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"Can computers create? Maybe not, but many of their programmers have a lot of fun trying to make them behave as if they could. Some technicians feed a set of numbers into the computer which activates a mechanical arm which in turn plots designs on paper. Photographs, too, can be analyzed and stored in a computer's memory, then reorganized and distorted on electronic command. The results are often tantalizing facsimiles of op and pop. In addition, computers can be programmed to direct kinetic sculptures through any number of varied cycles.
Indeed, so widely has the computer's brain been applied to esthetic pursuits that London's Institute of Contemporary Art has mounted an entire exhibit devoted to "Cybernetic Serendipity." In seven weeks, it has packed in 40,000 London art lovers, schoolboys, mathematicians and Chelsea old-age pensioners, and from admissions alone has all but recouped its $45,000 cost.
Frog to a Phoenix. Visitors are caught up in a carnivalesque March of Progress from the moment they enter. At the door, they find that their bodies have been sighted by an electric eye, which in turn triggers the computer-generated voice that welcomes them in a deep monotone. They may be approached by R.O.S.A. (Radio Operated Simulated Actress) Bosom, a roving electronic robot who actually appeared with live performers in a 1966 London production of The Three Musketeers (R.O.S.A. played the Queen of France).
On the walls hang graceful, abstract designs that look like snail shells, plus computer variations on op designs by Jeffrey Steele and Bridget Riley. Ohio State University's Charles Csuri, a painter turned programmer, employs EDP (Electronic Data Processing) to sketch funhouse-mirror distortions of Leonardo da Vinci's drawing of a man in Vitruvian proportions. Japanese Engineer Fujio Niwa has produced a computer portrait of John F. Kennedy that converts a photograph into a series of dashes, all of which converge with sinister impact on the left ear.
From the ceiling hangs a huge mobile by Britain's Gordon Pask that responds electronically to lights flashed on it by visitors. Wen Ying Tsai's sonically activated bed of strobe-lit steel rods sways to each clap of the viewer's hands. Taped sounds of computer-composed music fill the air, and computer-made poetry is on view. Some of it reads rather like Alice in Wonderland as rewritten by Charles Olson.
One Hand Clapping. Even at its best, the show proves not that computers can make art, but that humans are more essential than ever. For each of the drawings, a detailed program, painstakingly prepared by a human, was needed; the computer did no more than fill in the requested dots and lines. No genuinely observant viewer could ever confuse a vibrant Riley or a vertigo-inducing Steele painting with the computer's dry, mechanical variants on the original works. And, elaborate though Tsai's kinetic sculpture may be, it too needs a human, in fact two: one to build it and one to clap it into life in the exhibition hall. EDP does not respond to ESP, and no esthetic results can be expected from the sound of one hand clapping."


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TissueNetix elects Dr. Kevin Kit Parker, principal inventor of MTF, as scientific advisory board co-chair
SAN DIEGO, Calif., January 6, 2013 – TissueNetix, Inc., today announced it has signed an exclusive licensing agreement with Harvard University for a muscular thin film (MTF) technology to be used in developing an "organ on a chip" cardiotoxicity assay for use in drug discovery and development. The technology was engineered in the lab of Kevin Kit Parker, Ph.D., Tarr Family Professor of Bioengineering and Applied Physics at the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS).
A key bottleneck in the drug discovery process is screening for adverse effects. The leading cause for drug failure is cardiotoxicity, which often goes unnoticed until advanced clinical trials or commercialization, which can endanger patients and result in significant financial losses. An accurate prediction of cardiotoxic effects during the early stages is the goal of many pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.
The current standard method of screening for cardiotoxicity uses a non-human, non-cardiac cell line, which has been shown to be an insufficient predictor of human cardiotoxicity. Newer methods using human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived cardiomyocytes lack proper organization, falling short in providing an accurate model of human cardiac tissue. Applying Dr. Parker's MTF technology, TissueNetix will develop an "organ on a chip" platform to screen networked cardiomyocytes (a 'mini-tissue') that beat and conduct electrical signals in a manner similar to the human heart. Testing drugs in this system will improve predictability of a drug's potential for cardiotoxicity.
With the engineering of MTFs, Dr. Parker has demonstrated how to grow heart muscle in a petri dish. Internationally recognized for his research on cardiac cell biology and tissue engineering, Dr. Parker is involved in projects ranging from creating organs-on-chips to developing nanofabrics for applications in tissue regeneration. As a result of Dr. Parker's expertise in mechanotransduction in cardiac, neural, and vascular smooth muscle cells and tissues, his laboratory is also known for having identified the mechanisms of traumatic brain injury.
"I am excited about working with TissueNetix and developing a company focused on realizing the health-related benefits of 'organ on a chip' assays," said Dr. Parker. "This has been my intent since I was a graduate student many years ago, to apply tissue engineering to drug discovery and other applications in support of the pharmacological and biotechnology industries." Dr. Parker will become co-chair of the company's scientific advisory board and will join Roberta Gottlieb, M.D., an expert in cardiac cell biology. "I am delighted to have Kit join the team. His creative energy and engineering expertise provide an important addition to the TissueNetix SAB," said Dr. Gottlieb.
"Today's agreement is a key milestone for TissueNetix," said Robert Ellis, CEO of TissueNetix. "It will enable us to bring to the market the next generation of tools for measuring cardiotoxicity using iPSCs in the drug development process. This will allow developers to make more informed decisions in bringing safer drugs to the market and have significant financial benefits for them."
"We're pleased that this important technology will be applied to assist the cardiotoxicity screening of new drugs in development," said Fawwaz Habbal, Executive Dean for Education and Research at Harvard SEAS. "The license granted to TissueNetix exemplifies Harvard's commitment to serving the public interest by ensuring the appropriate and effective translation of new technologies from the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, as well as laboratories across Harvard, to the marketplace in ways that will improve health care and benefit society."
About TissueNetix, Inc.
TissueNetix is dedicated to developing novel assays that make use of human cells to help eliminate toxic compounds during the drug discovery process. We are developing a novel microplate format of beating, conducting human cardiomyocytes for the most accurate and efficient drug cardiotoxicity screening. Our unique approach is based on an innovative marriage of engineering and cell biology that allows scientists to use pre-plated human cardiomyocytes for drug screening in assays designed to work on existing high-content imaging platforms. For more information, visit www.tissuenetix.com.
About Kevin Kit Parker
Kevin Kit Parker, Ph.D., is the Tarr Family Professor of Bioengineering and Applied Physics at the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS). He is also a Core Faculty Member at the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard. At SEAS, he is the director of the Disease Biophysics Group, whose research focuses on mechanotransduction in neural and cardiovascular systems. He is also a member of the Systems Biology Program at Harvard Medical School, the Harvard Stem Cell Institute, and the Harvard-MIT Health Sciences and Technology Program. For more information, visit http://diseasebiophysics.seas.harvard.edu.
About Harvard University's Office of Technology Development
Harvard's Office of Technology Development (OTD) is responsible for all activities pertaining to the evaluation, patenting and licensing of new inventions and discoveries made at Harvard University and Harvard Medical School. OTD also serves to further the development of Harvard technologies through the establishment of sponsored research collaborations with industry. OTD's mission is to promote the public good by fostering innovation and translating new inventions made at Harvard into useful products available and beneficial to society. For more information, visit http://www.otd.harvard.edu.
CONTACT: Robert Ellis
CEO & Chairman, TissueNetix, Inc.
Tel: (510) 557-1155
E-mail: [email protected]

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Dear friends,
No winter in Belgium, a winter picture out of my archive
These picture has been, three year ago in Maldegem Sint Anna park, a lovely park for a stroll between the a lot nice green forests, then with a lot snow
This is park two, an old park of a previous owner but now purchased by the government, and open for everyone.
Different youth use this park as play space, alone in summer.
Maldegem has 24.000 habitants, with a lot different nationalities, one year ago there were 72 nationalities through the a lot asylum seekers
These people are here not happy, the language is here Dutch, for the most strangers is Dutch very difficult.
No job, alone life in a shelter without target, waiting for orders from the government for back to his own country.
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Subhogen (4067) 2014-02-04 22:56
Hello John,
Heartiest congratulations on your 1200th post here in TE. That is a fabulous feat, I will be happy if I find the energy and time to reach 200. And what a wonderful photo to mark the milestone! The trees look so nice with snow on them. Love the shadow and light patterns on the snow. Excellent clarity and natural colours as usual. Very nice photo, thanks for sharing.
serp2000 (47063) 2014-02-04 23:04
Good morning, John,
My congratulations on your next milestone!
Thanks for your contribution to the TE.
Another excellent winter scenery, it reminds me our Russian daily life views.
All the best wishes,
pajaran (92305) 2014-02-04 23:11
Dobar da, gospodine.
Srecna vam -1200. fotografija na TE.
Lepa fotografija i secanje na zimu 2010.
Dobar trenutak snimka, kontrast i perspektiva, lepo pokazano mesto sa snegom, lepe boje i trenutak sa senkom.
Dobar tekst o tehnici i elementima snimka.
Sve najbolje u daljem radu i zivotu sa lepim fotografijama na TE i dobrim kritikama.
Imajte lep i uspesan dan, sve najbolje.
Good yes, sir.
Good luck to -1200. photos on TE.
Beautiful photos and memories of the winter of 2010th
Good time recording, contrast and perspective, nice place shown with snow, beautiful colors and a moment with a shadow.
A good article on the technique and elements of the image.
All the best in their future work and life with beautiful photographs of the TE and good reviews.
Have a nice and successful day, all the best.
Graal (103038) 2014-02-04 23:12
Hi John,
nice winter image and scenery here. Congratulations on your 1200th post in TE! I like the white trees and delicacy blue sky. Good composition. Photo is very well done.
Have a nice day.
papagolf21 (145238) 2014-02-04 23:19
Bonjour, cher ami John,
Cette image enfouie à travers les archives se devait de refaire surface tant la beauté du paysage est manifeste.
Les passages successifs sur la neige indiquent l'intérêt de la découverte du manteau neigeux.
Très bonne journée.
krzychu30 (15512) 2014-02-04 23:28
Hello John,
first of all My Best Congratulations to Your 1200th picture on TE!Thank You for so many beautiful and inspiring photos!
This one is fabulous and has so dreamy mood(winter can be really wonderful time for photographers if we do not scare the cold temperatures:)
Here you could also benefit from the lovely and soft light,which helps you to create so pleasant atmosphere of the scene.
Wish You a nice day
Gigidusud (21669) 2014-02-04 23:29
Hello John,
Congratulations for your 1200 post in TE!
Beautiful winter composition with splendid light. I like a lot!
Thanks for sharing your beautiful photos.
Have a nice day.
besnard (59036) 2014-02-04 23:29
Bonjour John
Une bonne idée de ressortir cette photo de tes archives pour fêter l'événement.
Amitiés et bonne journée.
jjcordier (79299) 2014-02-04 23:44
Très belle 1200ième hivernale (je pensais même que tu avais déjà posté beaucoup plus de photos....ce qui rend ton score de points encore plus impressionnant!)
RhodieIke (11752) 2014-02-05 0:20
Morning John,
Super scene of this park in it's winter glory, love the Bg, middle tree it is fantastic how the snow clings to it's branches. Splendid light and also love the colours behind that tree on the buildings, think it might be graffiti.
Trust you and your wife are enjoying the winter.
carlo62 (81031) 2014-02-05 0:26
Ciao John
complimenti, 1200 sono molte, sempre di qualità eccellente, come questa, che è perfetta per festeggiare questo traguardo.
Complimenti ancora
jurek1951 (42198) 2014-02-05 1:23
Hi John,
This is truly an outstanding winter image,good POV and excellent sharpness, very well done,
cornejo (61240) 2014-02-05 2:25
Hi John, congratulations on your 1200 Post in TE hope and pray will be many more, I like this good photograph of this beautiful and interesting place snowy, very well captured in this beautiful image with good sharpness and nice light. Interesting job perfectly done, congratulations my friend. Thanks for sharing this beautiful work.
Good afternoon and happy rest of the week.
Warm greetings from southern Spain.
Good morning
Today I decided to critique only snowy photos
like this one but I didnt because it was very
difficult I love the snow and the snowy
lovely traces on the surface of the snow
with lights and shadows play together
many wishes for your 1200 photo
many wishes for more and more new
photos like this one you are
the master in Tegallery with
valuable and artistics shots because
it is easy to upload a photo but if
its quality its bad I cannot understand
the purpose
have a nice and pleasant day
snunney (130965) 2014-02-05 2:52
Hello John,
Many congratulations on this, your 1200th post to TE. This is a most appealing winter scene beautifully captured under an ideal light. I like the point of view and the framing offered by the fence posts that help lead the viewer in. Lovely natural colours and superb detail to be observed in the snow covered trees.
lousat (121153) 2014-02-05 3:00
Salut John,une tres belle et vieille photo d'hiver pour celebrer ta 1200eme photo,capture magnifique et tres riche,neige et soleil sont toujours des ingredients gagnants.Mes compliments et belle journee',Luciano
Royaldevon (64476) 2014-02-05 3:27
Good Morning John,
Congratulations on this, your 1200th posting.
You have treated us to some wonderfully photographs during your time on TE and have inspired many contributors to the site.
This is a great shot from your archive. The snowy atmosphere is both moody and beautiful.
You have chosen a good viewpoint, where the posts channel our attention between them, following the footprints, into the wider view of the park. The snow laden trees produce an attractive outer border to contain our attention within the park.
Have a lovely day,
Bev :-)
rbassin (27404) 2014-02-05 3:53
hello John
félicitations pour ces 1200 photos sur TE.
ici un joli paysage d'hiver, les grands arbres chargés de neiges sont superbes.
Bonne journée
pierrefonds (93705) 2014-02-05 4:21
Hi John,
The wideness of the area is giving depth to the composition. The point of viewis showing the details and the colours of the trees. The reflection of the light on the snow is wnhancing the colours. Have a nice day.
shreya2000 (2811) 2014-02-05 4:22
Dear Sir,
Sharpness and clarity of the pic is excellent. Sunrays are creating good impact.
jacquest (19251) 2014-02-05 4:45
Hello John,
This is a superb winter landscape and I like the paly of light and shadow on the snow. The distance adds deepness toward the large tree and the winter light is very present.
Best regards
Kamilutka (8107) 2014-02-05 4:57
Hello John,
congratulations on your anniversary photo - it is a good one to celebrate with :-)
The village in the distance is pretty and charmingly peeks through the snow covered trees. I like how much space there is in the foreground which makes the image lighter.
Very well handled light and lovely colors.
Thanks for sharing and enjoy your day
Sergiom (115824) 2014-02-05 5:16
Bonjour John
Une très belle façon de célébrer l'hiver, même si cette photo est de l'année dernière.J'aime la neige qui se colle aux troncs et branches des arbres dans ce très beau paysage.
Silvio1953 (191437) 2014-02-05 6:19
Ciao John, congratulations for your 1200th post on TE, fascinating winter view with fantastic trees, splendid light and wonderful colors, very well done my friend, ciao Silvio
PS: per cortesia clicca mi piace
timecapturer (49288) 2014-02-05 6:41
Hi John
impressive number of postings, although I seem to be catching you up fast. Not quite so many points as you though! This is such an idyllic winter scene. It is so perfectly managed from a light and sharpness perspective. Looks beautiful! I expect your winter is as wet and wild as ours is - more storms today too!
Regards - B.
adramad (62760) 2014-02-05 7:29
Hi John.
Fascinating composition with this wonderful winter landscape, perfect beauty of these large trees completely covered with snow, very good POV with white meadow in foreground and trees and houses between it, the lengthening shadows of late afternoon, they nice graphics.
A sunny day, giving a lovely range of soft color tones.
As usual, great sharpness and brightness.
Well done.
Have a good evening.
All the best.
saxo042 (38078) 2014-02-05 7:37
Hi John,
A very pleasant view here and also an interesting note. I really hope that all the asylum seekers can enjoy the beauty of such a perfect winter day, even if this particular day happened some years ago. Still a very attractive picture. Congratulations to 1200 pictures!
Kind regards
eldancer1 (36343) 2014-02-05 10:17
Not virgin snow but it still look beautiful and fresh. I like the lighting and shadows which created depth. Good details even the snow. Well done, tfs.
dekanski (6557) 2014-02-05 12:56
Nice, but for the jubilee, it could be a better one!
ourania (51103) 2014-02-05 13:04
Hello John,
congratulations on your marvellous work and devotion to TE! Such a great number of quality pictures and very kind support to your fellow photographers from around the world, a big thank you! I love the atmosphere of this place that's presented in a very elegant and delightful way. The patterns of the snowy branches, the textured ground and the play of light and shadows give us a rich and rewarding impression of the scenery. The lighting and chromatic contrast of lit and shady areas has been handled masterfully and the deserted scenery looks so vibrant. Congratulations and thank you!
All the best, have a good night,
PaulVDV (49028) 2014-02-05 14:58
Hallo John,
Een prachtig winters tafereel van je woonplaats.
Een heel mooi beeld van de donkere takken met de sneeuw er op.
Proficiat met je 1.200ste foto op TE!
Eerlijk gezegd, ik had nooit gedacht dat jullie ook zoveel verschillende nationaliteiten hadden. Ik meende dat de migratie een beetje beperkt bleef tot de steden en hun omgeving. Blijkbaar niet.
Vele groeten, Paul
ricardomattos (12139) 2014-02-05 15:07
Hi John,
My congratulations for your 1200th. Very nice winter scenery with beautiful lightning and mood. Lovely trees covered by snow!
Congratulations! Hugs !
Alco (7559) 2014-02-05 19:05
Hello John,
A winter scene different from your previous one.A real postcard.Your point of view is perfectly chosen to show us a nice panoramic view of the park and the houses in the background.All these footprints in the snow shows the popularity of the place.Very well done.
Congratulations for your 1200 picture on TE.
Have a nice day.
fabbs99 (17179) 2014-02-05 23:27
Hi John,
Perfect composition of the snow covered fields and trees .Great shot with nice natural colors and an excellent quality overall, as always.Just love it.Thanks for sharing.
subhendu_bagchi (26091) 2014-02-06 1:25
Namaste John,
Congrats for your 1200. In such occation you celebrate with another nice image. Great composition. Nice light and beautiful colours. Superb image quality as ever. Very well done. Tfs.
mesutilgim (115556) 2014-02-06 3:52
Hello dear John,
Congratulations to your 1200th entry at TE !
In the antiquity all temples mainly in Greece, had tree pillars at the entrance : One was called the pillar of beauty, the second one strength and the third one the pillar of wisdom. Your arte here the pillar of beauty.
Another topclass wintery capture with perfect pov and compo.
TFS and best regards
mohammad_H (10178) 2014-02-06 3:58
Beautiful landscape with very nice background
Good clarity and sharpness
Beautiful winter with all the cold and hardships
Good luck
williewhistler (16606) 2014-02-06 4:41
Hello John,
well done on this momentous milestone,I look forward to more of the same high quality photographs.
Sometimes it can be better to have pristine untrodden snow,here however the footprints lead very nicely into a most attractive winter scene.
The distant trees are a fine focal point.
Best regards Les.
photoray (13981) 2014-02-06 8:10
Howdy John,
A sad note for such a tranquil winter scene, with the snow covered field leading into the frosted trees and rooftops.
Hopefully with time the future will change and all people will be wanted.
Warm regards,
ikeharel (98920) 2014-02-06 8:45
Long afternoon shadows and fresh white snow, John - an asset of this composition, well collected.
Cold yet beautiful, frozen trees branchs with superb clarity and contrast.
Glad only to look at this - not to be standing there... too cold for me.
Good evening,
mirosu (16313) 2014-02-06 20:56
Hello John,
I understood that this is 1200th photo posted in TE, congratulations, great achievement.
On this occasion you have posted fabulous winter photo. It is an image from fairy tale book. The light is excellent and white trees perfect, all in superb light. Also the light and shadow play is very nice. Very well done my friend.
mvdisco (17798) 2014-02-07 6:53
Hi John, Bonjour,
Beautiful presentation and composition with the snow in Belgium,
Excellent point of view and details.
a sharp and clear with good contrast and light,
I like the snow branches trees too,
My compliments and congratulations for 1200 beautiful pictures...Michel
Fis2 (142865) 2014-02-07 6:58
Witaj John!
Lovely view.
Wonderful winter climate.
I like frame, colors and sharpness.
Good work.
Nice afternoon
chrislo (4097) 2014-02-07 8:32
Dag John,
Dit jaar geen witte winter voor ons, en ik begrijp goed dat je de sneeuw mist ! Door de aanhoudende regen, helaas geen mooie fotos, en we moeten in de computer duiken om iets interessants te posten. Wel, ik zie dat je nog enkele mooie winterplatjes in voorraad hebt. Fijne herinnering aan drie jaar geleden, John (je zou er bijna heimwee van krijgen !). Prachtige opname van dit winterse landschap, erg mooi van kleur en sfeer, waarin het zonnetje mooie lange schaduwen geeft. De witte sneeuw is prima belicht en de scherpte is uitstekend. De met sneeuw bedekte bomen geven een magnifiek zicht. Gefeliciteerd met je 1200e foto op TE. En nu hop, naar de 1300.
Vele groeten,
merhaba John,
A great winter photo.
Light and clarity is excellent, 1200. Congratulations for the photo
to many others, together
tebrikler, selamlar
abmdsudi (81706) 2014-02-07 20:30
Hi John
It's nicely composed and exposed displaying the reality in true colours of snow winter landscape, excellent depth with interests throughout. The low warm light and shadow break up the white tone enhancing contrast of warmth and cold of the shot. Superb capture, Congrats
Best regards
mcmtanyel (54727) 2014-02-07 21:57
Hi John,
Although I am tired of the cold, somehow this pretty snowy photo makes me smile. Pretty scenery recorded elegantly, as usual. Congratulations on 1200 high quality photos.
batalay (41261) 2014-02-08 2:13
Dear John,
This is a veritable winter wonderland, shot in 2010. I read your note, and was saddened about the social conditions. It cannot be a wonderland for the foreigners who have moved here for a better life than in their own countries, but now cannot find jobs. It is like that in the United States also. On cold winter and hot summer mornings I see "illegal aliens" standing at corners looking for day jobs. Meanwhile the politicians disagree about what to do with them, whether to make them return to their own countries, or make them into citizens. But the decisions are not purely humanitarian the politicians who would like to make them US citizens, want the votes of other Hispanics already in the country. Some politicians even want to give the illegal aliens the right to vote. It is a very complicated problem, especially with in a time of poor economy.
Have a good weekend,
jmdias (92113) 2014-02-08 4:51
I liked the texture of the snow in the lower part and the shapes of these trees covered with snow. nice use of the light here.
while you are facing snow we are crossing the hottest weeks of the last decades, many records of temperatures being broken and many damages in the agriculture.
Nicou (188656) 2014-02-08 5:01
quel décor hivernal, avec les traces sur la neige sueprbe et ces beaux arbres qui ont reçu la belle neige et ce découpage des branches merveilleux.
Bravo et amitié
claudeD (47754) 2014-02-08 9:13
Hello John,
all my congratulations for your 1200th shot and picture shared here on TE. I like this sunny winter picture very much.Thank you very much for your contribution to TE.I like the picture very much. TFS.
With regards from Luxembourg
omid266 (6770) 2014-02-08 20:04
** Salam ,Hi dear John ,
This another nice picture about beautiful nature in
Belgium ,
Nice landscape , very nice colour with white snow ,
The buildings forward remind Paradise for human ,
All the best ,
I hope and wish and Pray for enough Rain and Snow in
this winter for Belgium ,
Thank you friend for sharing this image ,
Regards ,
Omid -I.R.IR
Buin (42580) 2014-02-08 22:44
Hallo John!
Your comment today, pointing out a big problem everywhere here in Central Europe, really describes a contrast to this wonderful snowy landscape, a tragic contrast ...
This year we all have to resort to older photos in order to show winter and snow. This snow in your photo really looks fresh and the sidelight chisels out all details of its structures. You managed the difficult light very well.
I'm still waiting for a day like this - perhaps with a bit more snow ... ;-)
Have a nice Sunday!
Greetings from Siegen - somewhere between winter and spring!
macjake (92641) 2014-02-09 4:43
Hi John
first of all, congrats on reaching #1200, thats quite the milestone!
your note explains how the people living here have a difficult time, but we wouldn't know that from the photo, it looks beautiful.
all of the tree branches are so frozen we can see the heavy ice forming onto them.
and the combination of the white and blue colors really work well together.
a true crisp, cold, clean winter day
love the frosty atmosphere
tenretin (3110) 2014-02-09 6:35
Hello John,
A beautiful winter photo with snow (which we rarely have home). It is well composed and imaged.
Enjoy the rest of the weekend.
Jean Philippe
Schnappilic (9692) 2014-02-09 9:30
Hello John,
First of all my congratulations for all 1200 post on TE. This winter landscape is fantastic with a low light, clear atmosphere an perfect exposure.
Best regards,
Miguel82 (36100) 2014-02-09 9:45
John, high sharpness and excellent subdue light, a lot of snow in that park, I like your presentation, good hues, clear picture, good sunday
elenimavrandoni (0) 2014-02-09 11:34
John, a true masterpiece!!!this is all what winter is all about, nature, still beauty, immaculate and flawless white of snow!! Perfect light, fabulous colors and a divine presentation!!
compliments and kind regards!!
jcpix (14030) 2014-02-09 17:29
Hi John,
Another impressive milestone, congratulations on #1200! Be it three years back or not, this still holds the same image quality that we're accustomed to seeing. Amazing to think of the number of nationalities contained within this relatively small town, per capita, that is larger than the melting pot of NYC!?
I can understand why none of them are out and about though, the snow and cold temperatures would keep my indoors as well! :) It does look like there has been plenty of activity through this park however, but the lifeless scene plays well into the winter scenery. A good play of light and shade, you've taken a common setting and transformed it into an appealing image. The two-tone color scheme of blue and white is icy cool. (pun intended :)) Enjoy the week ahead. Take good care.
Friendly wishes,
clic (22880) 2014-02-09 17:40
Goedemiddag John
No Christmas tree can be so beautifully and naturally decorated than yours; they seem to be aligned backstage of this superb winter scenery, singing the back vocals that accompanies the soloist at left!
Tot ziens.
siudzi (34141) 2014-02-09 22:30
Hi John,
Wow! What a charming winter post this! Love the intensive cold tonality of the scene which keeps it as extremely attractive and beautiful. Superb one! Very well taken as always. Congrats!
Best wishes,
rychem (68081) 2014-02-10 8:38
Congratulation on your 1200th photo. I can understand that you have chosen a photo from 2010. I also have not seen snow this year, beautiful winter photo with excellent light
danos (110395) 2014-02-10 9:04
Hi John,
congratulations on your 1200th uploaded photo on the site.I hope to see even more beautiful photos like this great one.Excellent presentation of this Wintry scenery with everything to are covered from snow.The light spreading on the ground makes the image even more efective.Well done.
No_One (4) 2014-02-11 0:36
Hi John,
A beautiful winter scene, I can almost feel the chill coming from my screen as I look at this. That snow looks so tempting to go walking in too, that special crunchy noise of walking in fresh snow. The way the ice has formed around the leafless branches of the trees is very special.
Best wishes
fds (9945) 2014-02-11 0:41
Dear friend congratulation for this 1200 picture with great snow and fantastic white colors and great suggestions
holmertz (83444) 2014-02-11 6:39
Hello John,
Congratulations on reaching yet another milestone on TE. I wonder if I will ever reach 1200 photos here. This is a beautiful winter scenery where the blueish shadows have provided you with several nice diagonals that give a kind of dynamism to the otherwise empty large space. Sharpness and exposure are as perfect as ever.
Kind regards,
carper (96) 2014-02-15 12:26
hele mooie winterplaat John.
Ik hoop trouwens dat de winter ons overslaat dit jaar mooi gemaakt.
gr. jaap
Angshu (56760) 2014-02-17 5:17
Dag John
Heartiest Congratulations on this fantastic milestone of 1200 posts!
The snow is fresh and the snow is thick...the marks on the snow effectively creates a perspective. Fine handling of light & shadow to make a fine picture!
Best Regards
mkamionka (53912) 2014-02-17 7:50
Hi John,
beautiful winter scenery. I like the abundance of snow here also on the trees. It is always great to have both snow and the great weather at the same time. It is quite challenging to expose but you did a great job here well balancing shaded areas an those well lit .
Excellent work,
Didi (61569) 2014-02-17 8:04
Bonjour mon ami
1200 photos: c'est merveilleux; il me manque plus de 300 :)
J'apprécie ces ombres allongées qui donne un joli relief à l'image
Sincères amitiés
ChrisJ (152580) 2014-02-17 15:43
Hello John,
I did see similar scenes in Erzurum but only from the school shuttle bus on the way to school. Unfortunately I could not exit the bus and take photos so tfs! Good textural details in the rippled fg snow. Excellent graphism and light contrasts. Tfs!
annjackman (23019) 2014-02-19 10:05
Hello John,
No snow in the south of England this year either - just rain, rain and more rain! I love this crisp picture and the way that the light casts some shadows on the snow. Beautiful. Well done on 1200 posts - an amazing achievement.
Kind Regards, Ann
VarthDader (258) 2014-02-20 15:46
Hi John
Snow is always so hard to photograph because of the exposure and you have done very well to capture it. Great white balance.
Hello John! Beautiful winter scene for your impressive 1200th post. The dappled sunlight and different footpaths through the snowy lawn add a lot of interest to the ground, while the snow covered trees around it are beautiful and serene. Thanks!
kato (11630) 2014-03-04 0:21
Hello John,
Congratulations for your 1200 post in TE!
You're capturing well this winter scenery by a good angle and excellent tone/clarity, so it's interesting and impressive to see the park and houses covered to the snow. The shadow prokected to the ground draws out a good effect. Anyway, it's an interesting document to hear that this place was used to a lot of asylum seekers as evacuation area in summer.
Kind regards,
fritzi007 (14698) 2014-03-13 12:50
Hallo John,
gratuliere dir zu Nummer 1200 TE und dem schönen Winterfoto!
Wünsche dir ein schönes Wochenende
berek (50508) 2014-09-06 8:09
Dear John,
winter is coming slowly. We will see these sights again more often. a wonderful natural scenery, superb sharpness and light.
Best wishes
GiovanniG (3846) 2015-01-14 1:46
Hi John,
Special winter capture so remonisent of my days in Montana/USA. Love the POV and especially great exposure. It would have been one my mother would have loved to have painted so that makes even more special to me....
Warm regards,
Matyas (0) 2015-07-16 0:35
Hello John! Amaying Winter. A lot of snow. Amaying lightness and brightness. Good cut. Good exposure and capture. Ideal frame. Well done!
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Snow globes are a Christmas classic, and these oversize spheres put on an impressive display. What You Need: • • • • • •
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The Legend of Santa Claus The idea of Santa Claus and the gift of giving associated with him is said to have originated in Asia Minor which is now Turkey with St. Nicholas in 300 A.D. There really isn't any historical documentation that tells us a lot about him. There are many legends that surround him. It is said that he was a wealthy man whose parents died and left him a fortune which he gave away to the poor and needy. Legends say that he often went out at night disguised in a hooded cloak, to leave gifts of money, clothing or food. He was very religious and became a monk and eventually became bishop of the city of Myra. A well known St. Nicholas story is that he saved three poor sisters from being sold into slavery and prostitution by their father by providing them a dowry so they could be married. Eventually, as his popularity grew along with the legends, he became known as the protector of children and sailors. He earned sainthood status and had a basilica built over his tomb. St. Nicholas isn't the only early tradition tying winter holidays with giving that eventually evolved into Santa Claus. The Saxons in Britain around 600 A.D. dressed an actor in a pointed cap, cloak and ivy and called him King Frost. They then extended kindness and gentleness to him in hopes that the approaching winter would be kind and gentle to them. Around 800 A.D. the Vikings believed that their main god, Odin, dressed up as a sage with a long white beard in December and visited earth to distribute gifts to the needy. The Viking followers of Odin changed the portrayal of Saint Nicholas from having a short, dark beard to a long white beard. The Germans had a character they called Winterman who dressed in furs and skins and these characteristics were also added to the portrayal of St. Nicholas. Over time the European Christians started giving gifts to needy children on the anniversary of St. Nicholas's death calling it Saints Feast Day. The Dutch nickname used for Saint Nicholas was "Sinter Klaas" which stood for Sint Nikolaas. Children speaking English pronounced this name as "Sainty Claus" and eventually it changed to Santa Claus. Washington Irving, an American writer, described Santa as a jolly Dutchman who wore baggy pants and rode over the treetops in a horse drawn wagon, smoking a pipe, dropping gifts down chimneys. The first truly American version of Santa Claus emerged in the famous poem "The Night Before Christmas" which was written by Clement C. Moore in 1821. This poem was originally called "A Visit from St. Nicholas". Moore described Santa Claus as the "jolly old elf, dressed all in fur with a round belly" and mentions eight reindeer for the first time as well as their names. The image of Santa Claus and the myths surrounding him continued to evolve over time to the modern day characterization we all know as jolly old St. Nicholas who arrives on his sleigh, with Rudolph the Reindeer leading the way on Christmas Eve delivering gifts down chimneys for the delight of children everywhere. Written by Karen Jebbia. Courtesy of Articlesbase.com
Christmas Tree Needles: How To Prevent The Poke!
January has brought with it celebration of the New Year. You waltz across your living room and stop abruptly. "What is that pinch in my foot?" you wonder. "Did I just step on a nail…a very small nail?" you ask yourself. A quick examination reveals nothing but upon further review it is revealed. A Christmas tree needle!
If that story sounds familiar do not feel bad. Christmas tree needles are a fact of Christmas. If you are going to own a Christmas tree, you are going to have needles and Christmas tree needles are going to drop. After they drop they are going to get all over the carpet and they are going to stay there until they find a new home, in your foot. No amount of vacuuming will seem to do the trick. So what will do the trick in the fight against Christmas tree needles? Some people think that they need to feed their tree more water, so they cut the trunk of the tree at an angle to increase its "mouth." The problem with this is that while the "mouth" gets bigger, the water in the tree pot tends to drop quicker. Forget to fill the pot with water a time or two and you will be left with a dry mouth, except once the Christmas tree's mouth dries up it cannot be rehydrated. Do not even attempt to bring out the artificial Christmas tree you bought five years ago because you were too lazy to go out and buy a Christmas tree. Sure it will work. The lights will light, the decorations will be decorative but you will find something missing. Something that pleases the olfactory region, that lets you know that Christmas has arrived. That sweet smell that is too heavenly not to come from this Earth. You would know it as the smell that can only be known as that of a real Christmas tree. So what to do when these Christmas tree needle in the foot prevention techniques fail? What of the sprays, cuts, and false Christmas trees? Are all options exhausted? Is all hope lost? Not so fast! Like a true Christmas miracle, it is revealed: the rentable Christmas tree! No hassle, no fuss, and best of all, no mess! When you rent a Christmas tree all your worries are gone. Able bodied workers will deliver the Christmas tree just in time for Christmas. But that's not all! The tree is pruned to a perfect shape and comes live! No worries about needles dropping from a dead Christmas tree. After you have enjoyed all that Christmas has to offer, the same able bodied workers who delivered your rented Christmas tree will come around to collect it. No more dragging a dead Christmas tree through the house leaving a trail of needles that will one day end up in your exposed extremities. No more worries about scratching the paint job of your car. Beyond the annoying needle problem that is solved when you rent a Christmas tree, you are also doing yourself, your friends, your family, and even small (and large) woodland animals a favor. Renting Christmas trees are very environmentally friendly. Once you have finished with your rented Christmas tree the tree is planted back into the wild, forming a wooded area. This will offset your annual carbon footprint by ten percent. If every tree that was cut down in the United Kingdom each year (eight million) was a rented Christmas tree, the result would be a carbon footprint that was offset by 8 million tonnes. I cannot guarantee that a squirrel will personally shake your hand when you rent a Christmas tree but they will owe you thanks. This is because when you rent a Christmas tree instead of buy a Christmas tree, you will receive a tree that is to be his home. When the time comes to select a Christmas tree keep these thoughts in mind. Do not buy a Christmas tree that will leave your carpet and interior of your house looking like a porcupine has shed its quills. Do not even give a second of your thought to anything called a Christmas tree that is made of plastic. Select a Christmas tree that is good for you, good for your carpet, and good for the atmosphere. Rent a Christmas tree. Written by Graham Willet. Courtesy of Articlesbase.com
In The Kitchen REGAL FRUIT CAKE
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups candied yellow pineapple, chopped 1 1/2 cups candied red cherries, chopped 1 cup raisins 3/4 cup currants 2 cups chopped pecans or walnuts 1/2 cup white grape juice 1 cup butter or margarine, room temperature 2 cups firmly-packed light brown sugar 5 eggs, room temperature 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground mace 1 teaspoon almond extract Brandy
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Grease a 10-inch tube or bundt pan; line with wax paper and grease well. In a large bowl, combine candied pineapple, candied cherries, raisins, currants, and pecans or walnuts. Add grape juice; stir until well blended. Let stand 1 hour. Preheat oven to 275 degrees F. In a large bowl, cream butter or margarine. Gradually add brown sugar, stirring until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. In another large bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and mace; gradually add to butter mixture. Add almond extract and fruit mixture; stir until well blended. Spoon into prepared pan. Bake 3 hours and 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes. Remove from pan, peel paper liner from cake, and cook completely. Wrap in a brandy-soaked cheesecloth; store in an airtight container for one week. After one week, store in the refrigerator. Courtesy of whatscookingamerica.net
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Honey Natural honey has been used by mankind since the past 2,500 years. The numerous health benefits of honey have made it an important aspect of traditional medicines such as Ayurveda. Scientists are also researching the benefits of honey in modern medicine, especially its benefit in healing wounds.
reason is because honey has osmotic properties; that is, it tends to withdraw water. Water molecules strongly react with the sugars in honey, leaving little water available for microorganisms. Thus, infection-causing bacteria is literally dehydrated to death by honey.
Perhaps your parents failed to mention it when they discussed the birds and the bees with you, but honey has long been known to have a multitude of healing powers with everything from relieving a sore throat, allergies, healing wounds, etc. It also goes great with peanut butter.
The fascinating process of making honey begins when the bees feast on flowers, collecting the flower nectar in their mouths. This nectar then mixes with special enzymes in the bees' saliva, an alchemical process that turns it into honey. The bees carry the honey back to the hive where they deposit it into the cells of the hive's walls. The fluttering of their wings provides the necessary ventilation to reduce the moisture's content making it ready for consumption.
It contains vitamins B1, B2, C, B6, B5 and B3 all of which change according to the qualities of the nectar and pollen. Besides the above, copper, iodine, and zinc exist in it in small quantities. Several kinds of hormones are also present in it. Approximately one half of the human diet is derived directly or indirectly from crops pollinated by bees. Today honeybees are an essential part of a healthy agriculture economy. If you have allergies, honey can be beneficial. If you eat honey that is local to your area, it may prevent your seasonal allergy. Bees use the pollen from local plants and eventually it ends up in your honey. Honey has been used in many medical applications over the years, but recent studies are now able to prove its beneficial nature in some applications, including as antibacterial topical treatment for burns and ulcers. The
For people who have frequent migraine attacks, should sip a dessert spoon of honey dissolved in half a glass of warm water at the start of the attack. Repeat after 20 minutes if needed. Its effective as migraine is stress related. Approximately one half of the human diet is derived directly or indirectly from crops pollinated by bees. Today honeybees are an essential part of a healthy agriculture economy. If you have allergies, honey can be beneficial. If you eat honey that is local to your area, it may prevent your seasonal allergies. Bees use the pollen from local plants and eventually it ends up in your honey. Courtesy of Articlesbase.com
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At Christmas time, being tacky and filling our homes with kitsch, is excusable. Colorful lights, various ornaments and mistletoe provide a joyful environment for us to hide our Gifts under the Christmas tree. Above all, preparing for Christmas feeds our anticipation for when it finally arrives - along with the gifts! Decorations create an atmosphere that makes us feel warm and at home with loved ones. Hanging ornaments on the Christmas tree is often considered an enjoyable activity with the family. In some cases, people will create their own decorations or gifts, with the help of their artistic skills! Different households have different methods of decorating their homes. Some rely on typical objects such as lights, ornaments and Santa figures while others shy away from them. They may wish to be less over-the-top and subtly decorate their homes with a few vintage ornaments. However one question remains, why do we decorate in the first place? After some research we have come to the following conclusions: Why people decorate their entire homes beside just the tree has several interpretations. Most of these traditions originate from hundreds of years ago when winter time was viewed as a time for celebration. The Christmas tree for example derives its history from the Germans who honored these evergreen trees. The first time a tree was decorated inside, was by Martin Luther who displayed it with lights and put Christmas gifts underneath it. Holly is another example of am evergreen plant that is utilized for decoration and given as gifts at Christmas time, but some people believe that it also has religious connotations. Originating from the Pagans, mistletoe represents elements of the Christian religion and still symbolizes fertility. Christmas Cards are considered to have originated from Britain in the 19th century due to increasing speed in mail delivery and flourishing technology. Over time the idea of Christmas decorations and gifts expanded. This means Christmas trees and Holly are not all that is displayed during the winter holiday period. Stockings, figures, banners, candles, seasonal gifts from previous years and the likes are brought out as well. Besides being for appearance purposes, such decorations may also be hand crafted by many creative individuals. If you have children, making Christmas decorations and
hanging them up will help keep them busy and entertained as they wait to unwrap their Gifts Christmas decorations whether bought or crafted do not always have to be tacky or old-fashioned. They can be tasteful, contemporary or classic. For example ornate Christmas decorations made from polished glass, such as the 12 Days of Christmas. Not only do they make lovely gifts but can be hung on a Christmas tree as well. Being made from glass, makes these precious ornaments special and unique to be re-used every year or given away to loved ones as Christmas gifts. For those who are more creative minded, you can create your own Christmas cards to give along with your gifts. To make it easy, gift card materials can be acquired in sets and kits with different themes such as Santa's Grotto, Vintage Moments, 'Noel Noel' and so on. Each of them include 5 cards and envelopes with appropriate decorations that can be assembled in any way you like Similarly a kit to make your own Christmas Crackers is a useful way to disguise some gifts at Christmas time. It provides a fun way to unwrap gifts and keep the family entertained in the evening. It makes up to 6 crackers with snaps, ties, colored hats and labels. They are easy to make and therefore provide another opportunity to do something creative with your friends or relatives during Christmas time. Novelty gifts such as these are always well received A Vintage Christmas Stocking allows for further classical Christmas decorations and gifts. Made of cotton, it has an embroidered message and plenty of room for gifts and toys. Particularly for impatient children, it can be used for some preliminary Christmas gifts a few days in advance. We may never know what exactly made human kind decide to decorate the way we do at Christmas time. Perhaps it really was religion and history that sparked these traditions. None the less, we must admit that we love these tacky ornaments, colorful kitsch and millions of lights that we must dig out of our cellars and display annually. Let us not forget the fun we have when creating our own Christmas decorations, cards and Gifts from various materials. It gives us another reason to spend some time with our friend and families during the hectic winter holidays.
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The Poinsettia: a christmas star
As the city nights unfold from warm evenings to the holiday breeze, the world slowly prepares for Christmas as early as November. The manifestations of Christmas begin with the insertion of random Christmas carols in commercial establishments or a delivery of Christmas trees that decorates the front entrance of malls. Other than the carols and trees, it is the lights from the many houses that slowly populate the cityscape and captivate the evening. It is tradition that families come and decorate their homes with trimmings and flowers. But these are no ordinary flora - it is a special Christmas flower, the Poinsettia (Euphorbia Pulcherrima), as it is best known around the world, that echoes to the household that Christmas is just around the corner. Though stereotyped as another tradition, the Poinsettia has its roots in Mexican legend. Based on its roots, it was brought over to the West by a Mexican Ambassador Joel Roberts Poinsettia. But from tradition, the Poinsettia was said to be a bloom most beautiful coming directly from the heavenly skies. The traditional tale is passed down in history with a poor farm girl wanting to offer the very best gift to the Savior during Christmas day. Her plea was heard by the angels above and they instructed her to gather weeds and align the Church walkway with these. According to legend, after the little girl delivered this task the angels miraculously converted the weeds into a crimson red bloom. And thus was born the Poinsettia, a Christmas flower. Regardless of what it is called around the world, the Poinsettia - known also as the Noche Buena, the Winter Rose, the Christmas Star, the Flame Leaf, the Stelle di Natalle finds itself inside the homes of families around the world as a symbol of Jesus Christ's love for believers in the Christian Faith. The Christmas Flower is usually hung outside homes on the front doors to greet passersby or made to hang on the Christmas tree indoors to bring it to full bloom. Regardless of its many symbolisms, the Poinsettia points to the nativity of Jesus Christ, symbolic of the brightest star that led the wise men and shepherds to that little manger in Bethlehem. The Poinsettia is beautiful. It is a most wonderful centerpiece that decorates the dinner table when family and friends gather to celebrate the season of love. And isn't that what Christmas is all about? Written by Timothy Spencer. Courtesy of Articlesbase.com
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There has been much speculation as to how they fly: magnetic polarization, super aerodynamics, fairy dust and even voodoo have been suggested in aiding their amazing yearly journey. But that's not what we want to talk about either. What we do want to talk about is Santa's hiring habits, namely the practice of hiring girls only flight staff.
That's right! You read that last line right. Santa's legendary flying helpers are probably female. Male reindeer usually lose their antlers with after breeding season, which according to our friends at the Alaska Department of Fish and Game means the guys usually lose their antlers in late October! Smaller bulls and females, however, usually keep theirs until April and pregnant females keep theirs until June. While it is possible that Santa's reindeer are male, we really doubt it. I mean, honestly, have you ever heard of someone finding a lost antler from one of Santa's reindeer on their roof? No. It makes sense if you think about it. Santa, not wanting to get sued by some poor schmuck that got beaned by a falling antler, only hires the females. Score one for the ladies!
So now that we have totally traumatized you for life by destroying your entire christmas para-digm, we feel it is our duty to completely eradicate your last tiny glimmer of hope for its re-demption by telling you this: The fact that some one has a "guy" name, does not make them au-tomatically male. Seriously, just think about how many girls there are out there named Alex, Kyle and Drew. Sorry guys, it's most likely that Blitzen is a she.
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St Louis' Matt Carpenter had four hits and scored the winning run on Matt Holliday's single in the 12th inning, helping the Cardinals beat Pittsburgh 6-5 on Thursday to tighten the race for the National League Central Division title.
The Cardinals' second extra-inning triumph over Pittsburgh in three days saw them move within two games of the sagging Pirates, who have dropped five of six.
Cincinnati stayed right on St Louis' heels, beating Cleveland to be half a game back.
Over in the American League Central, Detroit increased their lead with a win over Kansas City and the fight for the AL East heated up as Boston lost a tight game against Toronto, while Tampa Bay closed in with a comfortable win over Seattle.
Pittsburgh led St Louis 4-0, but gave up that lead in just one inning.
Cardinals rookie Kevin Siegrist (1-1), the hosts' seventh pitcher, struck out two in a perfect top of the 12th against the heart of Pittsburgh's batting order.
In the bottom of the frame, Carpenter sparked the winning rally with a one-out walk. He went to third on Jon Jay's single, before Holliday grounded a single up the middle off Bryan Morris (5-6) to drive in the winner.
Cincinnati's Joey Votto hit a tiebreaking homer in the sixth inning as the Reds held on for a 2-1 win over Milwaukee.
Cincinnati starter Tony Cingrani (6-2) allowed only one run, while pitching into the seventh inning.
The Reds have won five straight, thanks chiefly to their rotation. The starters are 4-1 with a 1.35 ERA in the past seven games.
Detroit's Prince Fielder ended a three-week homer drought by hitting a two-run shot in the first inning which sparked the Tigers to a 4-1 win over Kansas City.
The Tigers took the opener of this key five-game series and pushed their AL Central lead over second-placed Cleveland to 6.5 games, with the Royals a further two games back.
Toronto pinch-hitter Mark De-Rosa hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the seventh inning which lifted the Blue Jays to a 2-1 victory against Boston. The defeat saw the Red Sox' lead in the AL East sliced to two games over Tampa Bay.
Toronto starter Buehrle (9-7) came in 0-4 with a 4.97 ERA in his previous eight starts against the Red Sox, a team he had not beaten since 2009, but emphatically ended that run by going seven innings, allowing only one run.
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Los Angeles' Chris Nelson hit his first two home runs of the season, including a grand slam against his former team, to send the Angels to an 8-4 win over the New York Yankees.
Washington pinch-hitter Hector Sanchez hit a three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning, giving the Giants an unlikely 4-3 win over Washington.
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Media outlets in New York are reporting that the Mets are interested in trading for Rockies veteran catcher Ramon Hernandez. Both ESPNNewYork.com and The New York Post reported that the talks are serious. Left-handed reliever Matt Reynolds could also be included in the deal.
Hernandez, 36, began the season as the Rockies' primary catcher, and also served as a mentor to rookie Wilin Rosario. But Hernandez has been on the disabled list since May 25 with a strained left hand. Since then, Rosario has blossomed, particularly as a power hitter, leading all major-league rookies with 14 homers.
Hernandez, who caught seven innings during a rehab game with Triple-A Colorado Springs on Friday, is scheduled to rejoin the Rockies shortly after the all-star break. Hernandez is hitting .215 with four homers and 15 RBIs in 93 at-bats. Hernandez is being paid $3.2 million this season and is also scheduled to make $3.2 million in 2013.


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Friday, May 6, 2011
* Tinkerlab Cardboard Box Challenge: Paste Paper Cereal Box Scrapbooks
My bloggy friend Rachelle from Tinkerlab
invited me to help celebrate her 1-year Blogiversary!
By participating in the Tinkerlab Cardboard Challenge
with a bunch of my other favorite crafty bloggers!
The Challenge:
Make something with a cardboard box,
and any other material/s of your choice.
So that's just what we did.
We used cereal boxes from our ever-growing recycling pile!
First we opened them up by cutting open one side
and laid them flat on my art studio table.
We tried a "paste paper" technique to make the boxes
more "artsy"
First I drizzle a little bit of white gesso on each box
and spread the white gesso paint out on the shiny (printed) side
of each cereal box with a foam craft brush.
Then we drizzled 2-3 washable acrylic craft paint colors
on top of the wet gesso.
For the box above you'll see we used
Red, Pink, and Orange.
On this one we used lime green and turquoise.
Mix the paint colors by loosely spreading the paint around
with a foam craft brush.
(work quickly and it's okay if it mixes with the gesso!)
"C" really liked this part!
Then, for the fun part: time to make
patterns and textures!
You can use a plastic gift card, comb, or pieces of cut cardboard
to "scratch" designs in the wet paint and gesso mixture.
For this box, we just painted the lid blue and lavender,
then we stamped the yellow/orange paint with the
end of the paintbrush handle to make the cute little polka-dots!
Painted cereal boxes drying on my art studio floor.
After everything dried, I trimmed off the flaps and
got to work making "book covers" for
homemade journals
and sketch books!
I played with a hole punch and my nifty little
(favorite book-making tool)
circle hole punch tool
to cut holes in the cardboard and trimmed white office paper
to go inside of each little book.
"C"helped me pick color combinations.
It was fun to mix and match patterns and colors.
It was also fun to play around with some
un-painted boxes as journal covers too!
(The girls really liked these)
The finished sketchbooks!
Want to join the fun?
Go check out the other fun projects at the other blogs
who participated in the challenge!
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