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Wednesday, April 02, 2008
Smile & laugh
18 comments:
- SCRAPGIRL : PATTY TANUZ said...
wowowow, qué lindas te quedaron Betty!!! Me encantaron las dos!!! Pero por los colores, más la primeraaaaaaaaaaa:-)))))
- Wed Apr 02, 11:10:00 AM 2008
- 51jaycee said...
Love your 'New Look' blog. These creations are beautiful as always. Those colours would brighten anyones day. JC
- Wed Apr 02, 11:34:00 AM 2008
- Gaby Acosta said...
Hola, felicidades por tu nuevo banner, quedo padrísimo al igual que tus tarjetas, aunque mi favorita es la primera.
- Wed Apr 02, 11:46:00 AM 2008
- Kazan said...
these are darling and I love your new banner too. I am in the process of changing mine but it is so hard to even think about doing Digi - so it will have to stay blank until I have the time to figure it out :)
- Wed Apr 02, 03:28:00 PM 2008
- Bella and Aidee Mom said...
Wow..You rock...Krista
- Wed Apr 02, 08:22:00 PM 2008
- Paula said...
Beautiful cards. I lvoe the colours on smile & laugh & the sweetness of baby.
- Wed Apr 02, 09:34:00 PM 2008
- Paula said...
Simply stunning! Beautiful creations!
- Thu Apr 03, 04:13:00 AM 2008
- Edys Gonçalves said...
BABY!!! I will have one... one day!!
- Thu Apr 03, 07:07:00 AM 2008
- Conniecrafter said...
Such pretty colors in your first card, love those buttons and the flower. Your baby tag is just the cutest!
- Thu Apr 03, 08:27:00 AM 2008
- Regina Easter said...
hi bety, i like this banner it is soft and sweet.....yes i had spent like all evening one day learning that stuff and only ended up with what is on my site.......but after all the learning, i got real satisfied at what i had finished with (smile)...beautiful cards...
- Thu Apr 03, 09:49:00 AM 2008
- Spanishbella said...
Hola Bety,
La tarjeta te quedo muy lindo, igual el tag. I love your banner!
Your have beautiful cards on your site. I will make it an effort to visit it more often.
- Thu Apr 03, 11:58:00 AM 2008
- Dolly Mixtures said...
Love your new banner Betty. the Shabby Princess comes up with such great designs and you have created a great banner with them. LOVE your smile card the colours works so well together.
- Thu Apr 03, 12:43:00 PM 2008
- Fryne said...
your cards and tags are LOVELY!!!!!!!!!!!
- Fri Apr 04, 04:11:00 AM 2008
- Fryne said...
your cards and tags are LOVELY!!!!!!!!
- Fri Apr 04, 04:11:00 AM 2008
- ScrapMomOf2 said...
GORGEOUS creations! I love the new blog banner!
- Fri Apr 04, 06:26:00 AM 2008
- martha velasco prieto. said...
padrisimas las cards!!las dos estan bellas pero la de el post de abajo de las fresas es hermosisima!
- Fri Apr 04, 07:08:00 AM 2008
- bibbi said...
WOW! The baby-tag was gorgeous! :)
- Fri Apr 04, 01:22:00 PM 2008
- Em said...
Just completely stunning - I wish I knew how you keep producing such amazing work time after time.
Loving the new banner too!
- Sat Apr 05, 08:25:00 AM 2008


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Ohio State linebacker Chris Spielman said, ''It was crushing. I won't sleep tonight.''
Buckeyes quarterback Jim Karsatos said, ''I don't feel anything. Right now, I'm numb.''
So, too, were 89,873 largely partisan Ohio State fans who watched the Buckeyes all but fumble away their Big Ten title and Rose Bowl hopes in a stunning 12-7 loss in Ohio Stadium.

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|The Tonkatsu McBurger
More About Tonkatsu
Tonkastu (豚カツ) is a popular dish in Japan and is actually a modern dish that was inspired by Western cuisine. It first made its appearance in Japan during the 19th century inspired by Western style food that was being introduced to Japan during the Meiji Era. It can be found as a single dish in Japan and is also used as a popular sandwich filling (katsu sando), or in a Japanese style curry (katsu karē). The sauce served with Tonkatsu is also very Western tasting and is similar to a thick Worchestershire sauce.
Japan Australia posted a Tonkatsu Recipe a few years back, which you can check out here: Tonkatsu Recipe.
We even have a local specialty here in Gifu/Nagoya called Miso Katsu, which is Tonkatsu served with a special miso sauce.
You can pick up a Tonkatsu McBurger for 399 yen (USD$3.90), or a value set with a drink and French fries for 699 yen (USD$6.90).
The Tonkatsu McBurger is available for a limited time only, so hurry on in if you would like to give this a try.
The Taste Test
Japan Australia being a huge fan of Tonkatsu had to give this new burger a try. What did we think?
The Tonkatsu was crispy and crunchy on the outside and soft and juicy on the inside. We liked the mustard sauce with the Tonkatsu, but the original Tonkatsu sauce was a little too sweet for our liking. It needed more of a bite to pack a stronger punch. Overall, we really liked this tasty burger and wouldn't hesitate in ordering it again.
|We ordered a Tonkatsu McBurger value set for 699 yen
|The simple styling of the Tonkatsu McBurger
|A close up of the Tonkatsu McBurger
|The Tonkatsu McBurger under the skin
McDonald's Japan Churros
We also tried one of the new McDonald's Japan Churros called McChurros. They come in two different flavours ~ Cinnamon Sugar or Maple Syrup. We tried the Cinnamon Sugar. The Churros comes with a packet of Cinnamon Sugar which you sprinkle on the Churros. The Churros itself was really good, but we were disappointed with the Cinnamon Sugar. It didn't really stick to the Churros and lacked flavour. I wish we ordered the Maple Syrup instead, which comes in a packet where you can dip the Churros in rather than try and coat it. The McChurros is available for a limited time only, and cost 159 yen each (USD$1.56).
|McChurros with Cinnamon Sugar
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Grand Forks food pantry finds new home in Hope Church
A Grand Forks food pantry that closed almost a month ago has a new home, and the church that will house it hopes to use the opportunity to help those in need get back on their feet.
Hope Church will partner with the Store House Food Pantry to create the Hope Care Center and Food Pantry, with plans to reopen the food pantry after July 1 at the Grand Cities Mall. A celebration of the partnership will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at 1601 17th Ave. S, where the church is located.
That's also where the Store House will receive a trophy and a van for being named the Agency of the Year by the Fargo-based Great Plains Food Bank.
"As a church, we don't just want to exist for ourselves," said the Rev. Paul Knight, lead pastor at Hope Church. "We really believe God has called us to be a part of the transformation of the entire community."
The Store House was located in the First Church of God just north of Grand Forks, but that church voted earlier this year to close because of declining membership.
That left the food pantry, which had been open for 10 years, searching for a new home. Store House closed April 19.
The process of finding a place for the food pantry should have taken at least five months, said Brenda Birkholz, who manages the Store House with her husband, Roger. But that timeframe has been shortened with the help of Hope Church.
"I'm ecstatic," she said, adding God deserves credit for the partnership. "I'm really looking forward to opening again."
Knight and Jody Larson, director of congregational care for Hope Church, previously discussed opening a care center but felt Hope Church wasn't ready to take on the task. Several members of his congregation contacted Knight after reading the Herald article about the Store House closing, he said.
"We received several text messages from people in our church saying are we going to let this close," Knight said. "We just thought maybe this is God's timing."
Hope Church plans to gradually work with other organizations to offer additional services to those who need help, Knight said. That could include budgeting and tax preparation assistance.
The goal is to have the food pantry available when needed, Knight said, but the church wants to help people get to a point where they don't need to access the pantry all of the time.
"The food pantry is an amazing thing," he said. "We want to help people get a leg up as well and get on their feet."
The Store House served between 65 to 100 families once a week, Birkholz said. Those who accessed the food pantry said they were treated with care and dignity.
Birkholz said she wanted to make sure everyone she served was treated like family, a mission Hope Church wants to help with as well, Knight said.
"The hope for us is to carry on that same heartbeat," he said, adding the community wants to make a difference.
The days when the food pantry will be open will be decided at a later date.


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I hope you'll come hop with us, today's cards by the Bloom Brigade are not to be missed!!
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Hey... I resemble that statement! Thank you all so much for traveling along this path with us. I can't wait to dig in!


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Review of the Peter Pan costume:
The costume I received to review is the Peter Pan boys costume in a size medium. My son fits in it great, except for the pants that are a little big so my mom is going to hem them so that they will fit good for when we go to the Disney Jr Live show next weekend. I wanted to get my kids a costume or outfit to match up with the theme of the show which is of course Princess and Pirates, so I wanted to get him the Peter Pan one and he loves it. The price of this costume right now is only $19.54, but is normally $22.99 on their website. Check out the Leader of Neverland costumes for Peter Pan. You can learn All About Peter Pan on the link provided.
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Latest satellite image shows Halola maintaining an eye feature despite the weakening overnight. Increasing wind shear and the advection of dry air has led to the weakening manifested by the degrading convective activity. However, good outflow is helping to slow down weakening and we expect Halola to maintain its typhoon-intensity at least through tomorrow morning.
Forecast Track (NOT OFFICIAL!)
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Typhoon Halola is forecast to, then, turn northward across the East China Sea before weakening to a Tropical Storm by Sunday morning. The system is currently forecast to head towards the Korean Peninsula by Sunday evening before moving into the Sea of Japan. Parts of South Korea and even Kyushu and Western Honshu should expect stormy conditions this weekend.
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Celebrating Black History Month: Daring to Love
By Michael A. Lanier
CIU Student Writer
The Columbia International University students, faculty and staff began the month of February commemorating Black History Month with a series of Chapel messages demonstrating that God loves all people, and so should His followers.
The first of two speakers was Pastor Napoleon Bradford of Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church in Sumter, South Carolina, who delivered a two-part message on daring to love the way Christ did, in a culture that would rather not show love toward others.
"Seek out those persons who harm you, who stifle the love you have for them, and love them today," said Bradford in his message. "Do it for them, not for you."
The CIU family also heard from Pastor James Dixon, a member of the CIU Board of Trustees, and pastor of El-Bethel Baptist Church in Fort Washington, Maryland, who challenged the CIU family to live in love, just as Christ did.
"We've got to always be concerned about the brothers and sisters who are a part of the body of Christ," said Dixon from the pulpit of Shortess Chapel.
The chapel services were also filled with songs from the genre of African-American churches, which was new to some CIU international students.
"As an international student who was not familiar with African-American culture before I came to the U.S., I truly enjoyed the opportunity to become a part of it during Black History Week," said sophomore Vlad Hruntkovskyi, a student from Ukraine.
"I love the fact that we can embrace our differences and be united in the Lord to worship him using all aspects of our rich and deep cultures," Hruntkovskyi added. "Black history week helped me realize what an amazing Lord we serve, that he accepts thankfulness and praise with no restriction to its style."
As Pastors Bradford and Dixon spoke on love, many students said they felt its uniting power as they sang in worship together.
"I admired the passion both speakers had for the Word of God," said sophomore Abdoul Balla, an African student, who added, "and even more their love for Jesus Christ!"
Listen to the podcasts of Black History Month speakers here.
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Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez has hinted that he may move to another club in search of first team football.
For now, he is fighting for his place with United but in presence of Robin van Persie, he normally warms the bench.
Adding to that, youngsters like Welbeck and Januzaj are getting chances but Chicharito still has to wait despite performing every time he is on the field.
Hernandez stated:
"I am working towards that – earning a spot as a starter. I know that my performance on the pitch will allow me to achieve that goal someday either here [in Manchester] or elsewhere for any other club."
With Hernandez hinting his exit, Gunners should be alert and must take advantage to lure the €22m Mexican.
Hernandez has only started one premier league game for the Red Devils this season, surely he will be frustrated. Arsenal may as well buy him for cheap for the same reason.
Arsenal are looking to reinforce their attack and they need more strikers and according to reports, Hernandez is one of their targets.
Will Wenger move for the clinical finisher, we shall see.
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Hi there,
I can finally say that DOFF is completed.
For those who do not know what it is:
"DOFF – Dreaming of Foo Fighters is an independent documentary about Foo Fighters seen through their fans' eyes and hearts.
It's a tribute to celebrate 20 years of their great career.
I liked the idea of spotting the light toward the opposite side of the stage in order to show, even to FF, what one may find."
I have been working hard on it for one year and a half, and I did it all by myself.
I am the producer, the director, the editor, and whatever you may imagine…
A huge work done with great passion and determination.
It was a wonderful trip.
Sometimes it was fun;
sometimes exhausting;
sometimes a nightmare;
but I'm very happy that is done.
I want to thank all the people and tribute bands that I met.
Thanks to Marco Fantin (Foo Fighters Italian Fan Club), Alessandro Curci, Roberto Giammanco, Andrea Maguolo and all the fans around the world who have contributed spontaneously with many great submissions.
I have to thank Sony Music Italy and Virgin Radio for the contest #FooFightersInUsa that gave me the opportunity to see Foo Fighters at the Black Cat in Washington DC (October 24, 2014 – Sonic Highways Premiere)
Having that chance, while I was working on my documentary, allowed me to have an incredible experience, but also a big plus for my independent movie project.
Now I have two goals:
First of all, I need to contact the band or its management in order to send them my movie.
Second, I hope to get a distribution for it.
Both goals seem to me another mission impossible:
I don't know how to get in touch with Foo Fighters or with their management.
For this reason,
anybody who can help me or give me suggestions, is more than welcome.
These are my contacts:
Stefano Pedretti:
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I give you a little taste of DOFF.
It's a W.I.P. of the fantastic experience that led me to see Foo Fighters in Washington DC. (Sonic Highways Tour)
Thanks for supporting DOFF
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Miley Cyrus no longer wants short hair. She was willing to rock it back when she was a trendsetter but now that so many have begun to follow her, she's thinking of going back to long. I blame Beyonce. We all know Beyonce cut her hair so she wouldn't be trapped in a fan again but she went pixie cut. Even though she eventually went back to longer hair by getting a bob, it's too late. Once Beyonce has done everyone else would have been consider copy cats.
The news dropped when her friend Kelly Osbourne leaked Miley growing her hair. Miley responded on Twitter:
"I'm secretly tugging on it every night and taking Viviscal," Cyrus said, name dropping the hair-growth vitamin supplement. '"I'm not going to lie. But I'm going to rock it while I have it."
As if we wouldn't have noticed her wearing a wig. She has to rock not if and /or buts. If she put in extensions we would have said something. If she wore a hat for months on end, we would have said something. I'm sorry Miley there is no fooling anyone. This is jus another one of your identity crisis and frankly it's getting tiring. Pick what you're comfortable instead of trying to emulate another persona.
F.Y.I though I'm glad she growing out her hair. I always liked when it was long. Now that's its short she's only ever styled one way.
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- October 18, 2016: Three landlord-tenant cases: 'Pena v. Lockenwitz,' 'ROC Century Associates v. Papavasiliou,' and '1120 Bergen Street v. Beckford.'
- October 11, 2016: Cases involving the fiduciary duty owed by tenants-in-common, the requirements of a notice of nonrenewal based on a landlord's assertion he was recovering the subject apartment "for the use and occupancy of himself and his immediate family," and the impact of a subsequent amendment to a land use code during an appeal.
- October 4, 2016: 'Garry v. Ryan & Henderson, P.C.,' where the court found issues of fact existing as to whether a landlord promptly repaired premises' parking garage; and 'Matter of City of New York v. 2305-07 Third Ave., LLC,' where an EDPL Article 4 Eminent Domain Proceeding for certain Harlem parcels was held timely brought by the city.


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Robot has broken heart
Heart Robot thinks otherwise. His story goes like this: "On his home planet of Xerbix 319, the Broken Heart Robot was one of the rare robots built without a purpose. Saddened by this, he fled Xerbix 319 and traveled the galaxy to seek out his purpose. Along the way, the Broken Heart Robot met many interesting characters on various planets, moons and asteroids, and eventually landed on a small planet known as Earth. Though he has yet to find his purpose, he may just find a few new friends to help him with his quest!"
Why not keep him company by forking out anywhere between $32 to $45 for the Broken Heart Robot. He comes with a variety of qualities such as standard, glow-in-the-dark, and clear. Each purchase will come with an autographed box by the creator.
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Patrick Says: January 27, 2008 at 5:20 pm
Perhaps his purpose could be to "be less expensive". 😉
Fate Says: April 12, 2009 at 4:40 am
i'd (probably)'buy' him if he had a 'purpose' as in, he came like an evee and depending on which it was, aka a 'surprise' he would become something else. like the pokemon evee (lol) who has a possibility of evolving into several other forms. =)
..though really, i agree with patrick up there.
Embers Says: April 27, 2009 at 7:21 am
I think that's cute. I would get one, if I had 40 dollars…
Sarah M. Says: June 29, 2009 at 7:38 am
Unfortunately, Broken Heart Robot has been sold out for the past couple of years, but people still talk about it and love it and the creator is a really nice guy (I met him once!)
martha Says: March 23, 2010 at 8:48 am
omg omg omg omg!!! i am the broken heart queen i own everything with a broken heart on it and i love robots this is crazy!!


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NHL, NHLPA, Pokerstars.net to hold tourney in Vegasby Bob Condor
"For years there has been a charitable component to the Awards program," said Bettman at the Ghost Bar outdoor terrace in the Palms Hotel Las Vegas high above the famed strip of hotels and casinos. "I am pleased to announce today that the NHL will team with Pokerstars.net and the NHL Players' Association to present [the poker tournament] in connection with the 2009 NHL Awards."
Bettman was joined in remarks at the podium by George Maloof, owner of the Palms Hotel Las Vegas, which will welcome hockey's greatest players after the 2009 Stanley Cup Final is decided. Bettman and Maloof stood with the Stanley Cup, and Hart, Vezina, Lady Byng and Calder trophies and an idyllic blue sky as the backdrop. It was just another day for "Stanley," 55 stories in the air, posing for pictures with showgirls after the media briefing.
"Standing here on this magnificent terrace and with this spectacular view, I look forward even more to coming back for the Awards in June," said Bettman. "We are extremely pleased to be here and excited about returning in June with our top performers. Las Vegas is an ideal showcase for outstanding talent from the entertainment world, and I think there is more than enough room on this grand stage for the best athletes in sports, as well."
The city's mayor, Oscar B. Goodman, plus Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority CEO/president Rossi Ralenkotter were also on hand to mark the occasion.
Maloof said he was "thrilled that his hotel" could establish a "Las Vegas first" by hosting a sports league awards event.
"Another Las Vegas first is it will be the first time ever that the NHL Awards have been broadcast live in the U.S.," said Maloof.
The 2009 NHL Awards will be broadcast on a Thursday night from the Pearl Concert Theater inside the Palms Hotel, which hosts big-name acts every week. Versus will handle the U.S. telecast and CBC will do the honors in Canada.
With nominees for such awards as the Hart (most valuable player), Vezina (top goalie), Norris (top defenseman) and Calder (top rookie) in Vegas that week, the poker tournament promises to be fun for all involved — and the mind does wander with possibilities of which NHL stars will bluff or fold. It will raise money for the Ronald McDonald House in Las Vegas and the NHL Players Association's "Goals and Dreams" charity. Players will also make donations to the charities of their choice.
During a question period for media, Bettman explained that since the NHL Players' Association is holding its players meeting here that week in June, he anticipated "record attendance" for the Awards night. He said the 300-mile distance from Los Angeles might well encourage "more ways to clearly relate" to the Hollywood entertainment community as part of the June festivities.
This year's Awards celebration represents the inaugural event in a three-year agreement the NHL signed with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. The 2009 NHL Awards host and entertainment portion of the Awards show will be announced soon.
"Las Vegas is an ideal showcase for outstanding talent from the entertainment world, and I think there is more than enough room on this grand stage for the best athletes in sports, as well." -- NHL Commissioner Gary BettmanFans can buy tickets for the 2009 Awards in Las Vegas at ticketmaster.com/nhlawards or at the Pearl Concert Theater Box Office inside the Palms Hotel. Ticket will grant fans unprecedented access, including a seat alongside the NHL stars, celebrities and other NHL VIPs. Plus, the same ticket will gain admittance to the NHL official after-party at the Rain nightclub.


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As explorers and individuals who concentrate on our Soul's unfolding, we often are interested in receiving on-going support and ways to expand and tap into our Soul's infinite information and power.
I'm aware that individuals have invested thousands in programs that do not encourage that individual's truths and often try and fit a round peg in a square hole.
What if there was a continuing education for the Soul and the Spiritual Renegade? A place where classes are content rich, by experts that provide guidance and allow for you to expand and shine. They are geared toward the conscious success of the individual and of those that are leading movements of change.
Starting January 2016 – there will be…Soul Expedition Academy – Continuing Education for the Spiritual Renegade
So by now, you either are saying YES or you have moved on. I don't have to let you know who this is for…because if it is for you, you know it! So here's the tangibility of what I'm offering.
- You will receive 12 classes per year (You can attend these live or listen to the replay and the replay is yours!)
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I recently joined Jennifer for her class "Creating a Movement". I have known my personal Soul Languages for some time now. What I found is that I access my Languages without much thought. I can reflect and see where they are working in my life. I become complacent. I check in now and again with my "team".
Taking this class reminded me that I can go deeper and gain so much more insight by understanding how they (Soul Languages) all work together and accessing them more often and at a deeper level. In this 90 minute class I gained so much insight with the exercises Jennifer walked us through.
I highly recommend working with Jennifer in any way you are able. I have had my personal languages identified, have done a lot of one on one sessions with her, and also taken several classes. Each time I come away with more insight, confidence, and knowledge. Thanks Jennifer for teaching me above all that… I am enough. I am who I should be right now in this moment. The knowledge that this is a life long journey excites me! Sue Brassel – www.suebrassel.com.
The classes will take place every first Wednesday at 9 am PT/10 am MT/11 am CT/noon eastern (schedule maybe subject to change). You can join at any time and will receive the replay and have access to the experts of any calls you missed live.
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Happy Monday! It could be a better one here at Ashton House but I'm making the most of it. So I'm taking the advice of my favorite Sound of Music song and thinking of my favorite things! And this time of year, it's pumpkins—and the more unusual, the better. When I spotted this mottled orange and green one at the local grocery store a week ago, I knew I had to have it. It was lopsided, which probably explained why no one had picked it, but I couldn't resist its charm.
Monday, October 28, 2013
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Sunday, October 27, 2013
By random draw, the winner of the October issue of Victoria magazine is....
Garden of Daisies
Congrats! Please email me your mailing address by clicking the Email Me button under my profile pic and I'll get your copy sent out this week.
Garden of Daisies
Congrats! Please email me your mailing address by clicking the Email Me button under my profile pic and I'll get your copy sent out this week.
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Friday, October 25, 2013
Brimming with autumn splendor, the October issue of Victoria magazine is on newsstands now. In it, you'll find an article written by me! Entitled "Shades of Serenity", it profiles the Portland Japanese Garden. I didn't know much about this magnificent garden until I researched it for the article. Its subtle yet striking landscape, which adeptly melds stone, water, and plants into a seamless whole, is a living tribute to the history and culture of Japan.
Always one to share the wealth, I'd love to gift a copy to one of my readers. If you'd like to be included in the drawing, please leave a comment telling me what you love most about autumn on this post by Sunday, October 27, at 6 p.m. central time. I'll draw a random name and announce the winner later that evening. You needn't be an official follower to enter but I would like to thank those who are for their support with an extra entry (For the extra entry, you just need to enter a separate comment telling me you're an official follower who shows up in the Google Followers sidebar on my blog. That way it can be counted when I draw the name on Random Generator).
Before I close, just a quick sidenote about Victoria magazine: For all you tea lovers, Victoria is producing a tea special interest publication, and I'm writing some of the copy! In fact, that's what I'm doing today. The publication features several themed teas—including a sewing tea accented with several vintage sewing notions—as well as delectable recipes to accompany your teas. You won't want to miss it. What a perfect fit for a tea-loving quilter like me!
If you haven't checked out my previous post on a new vintage sewing machine purchase, will you please stop by to take a look? I received a couple informative emails from blog readers but I'm still hoping to hear from someone who might know more about my particular machine model. Information on it seems sparse. Don't be shy! I'd love to hear from you!
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Wednesday, October 23, 2013
While searching an antiques shop with my friend Merry, I found this vintage sewing machine painted a lovely soft blue. It came across as gray in my photo but it's actually blue. I put in an offer for it at the counter and decided if the dealer was willing to meet me halfway, I would buy it.
And here's the best part about the machine—It has a local connection! The label on it says "Younker's De Luxe". Well, Younker's happens to be a local department store here in the Des Moines area. That's what sealed my decision to put an offer on the machine.
In search of more information about the machine, I took it to my local Prairie Women's Sewing Circle group to see if any of the ladies might know anything about when it might have been made or even remember seeing it in the store. In the process, I discovered Younker's once had a fabric department (who knew?!) and that they did sell their own brand of machines. One of the ladies remembered seeing sewing machines there and estimated that this machine was made in the 1950s or 1960s. I wasn't able to find much about it on the internet but did run across one source that said the machines were made in the 1970s, though this machine doesn't scream 70s to me. If any of you know anything about these machines, would you please, please, please leave me a comment or email me by clicking the email button under my profile picture? I would LOVE to find out anything about the history of my machine. Wouldn't it be neat to see a photo of what the machines looked like in the store? We tested mine out at the shop and it appeared to run well. Plus, it came with its original manual, although ironically, it didn't include a copyright to give me any hint of when it was made. My other fun finds of the day were these vintage wooden bobbins. The price was right at just $1.25 each (the really big one, which is 8" tall, was $2). They'll make great bases for my handmade pincushions!
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Saturday, October 19, 2013
There's something about this time of year that brings out my nesting instincts, and I like to feather my nest with the cozy charm of handmade autumnal pretties like this woolly squirrel and pumpkin penny rug. They sit on a tiered table in my green dining room.
The penny rug's sunflower-adorned pumpkins bring a smile to my face every time I see them!
Thankfully, autumn's arrival hasn't put a stop to our fish dinners. On the menu a couple nights ago was this grilled halibut, which I prepared on my stovetop grill. It was ready in a snap! I must confess that halibut is my all-time favorite fish.
Soon we'll be preparing soup and pot roasts to warm our tummies. I just found this lovely blue-and-white damask crockpot that matches my yellow and blue kitchen perfectly! It will come in handy for preparing those hearty soups as well as a crockpot salmon casserole recipe I like to make.
I hope you are enjoying this beautiful season and that you have a wonderful weekend. This morning I'm off to give a program on the history of pincushions to my local Prairie Women's Sewing Circle. It promises to be a fun morning!
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Tuesday, October 15, 2013
It is finally starting to look and feel like autumn here at Ashton House, where summer's sweltering days have thankfully been replaced by cool, crisp days and a splendid show of falling leaves. The Victorian hand decoration on our front door, which usually grasps a "Welcome Friends" sign, now holds a simple tussie mussie filled with autumn splendor.
While antiquing in Minneapolis last month, I spotted this rusty old little truck and put it in my cart. I got a strange look from my husband, who wondered why I'd want to buy such a thing. But I knew its wonderful weathered patina would make a great fall accent for our porch when paired with autumn's bountiful harvest of gourds.
While antiquing in Minneapolis last month, I spotted this rusty old little truck and put it in my cart. I got a strange look from my husband, who wondered why I'd want to buy such a thing. But I knew its wonderful weathered patina would make a great fall accent for our porch when paired with autumn's bountiful harvest of gourds.
I found the perfect-size gourds for my little truck at this pumpkin stand in Pella when my mother-in-law passed through there on a visit to my grandma's. The teeny ones are barely 2 inches tall.
I love the friendly feel of small towns like Pella, where people still trust others to do the right thing. Another bonus? The gourds were a much better price than in larger towns like Des Moines!
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Saturday, October 12, 2013
With this summer's unseasonably hot temperatures and devastating drought, I was especially eager to greet fall this year. The only thing I'll miss about summer is all the wonderful fresh fish that my husband and I were able to enjoy, compliments of friends and family. My father-in-law is an avid fisherman who often catches 30 bluegill during a single fishing trip and occasionally a catfish or large-mouth bass. We are also blessed to enjoy fresh fish from one of my husband's coworkers, who caught some wonderful walleye during a trip to Canada. We had the last of it this evening. Instead of frying it like we usually do, I breaded it lightly, baked it, and served it with some plain quinoa (pictured in the last photo of this post) cooked in low-sodium chicken broth and broccoli.
Besides being a delicious treat, fresh fish has had another positive impact on my life. A recent trip to my doctor revealed that I've been able to lower my cholesterol 40 points from borderline high to well within ideal range in just three months—with NO medication of any kind and no other dietary changes or any exercise! The only change I made was adding fresh fish to my diet two times a week as much as possible—we don't always have it that often. My husband and his dad are planning a fishing trip up north this winter and hope to catch walleye, perch, and pike. I can't wait to see what they bring home! Fresh fish in the middle of winter would be a real treat.
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Sunday, October 6, 2013
I almost came home with a kitten this weekend! My husband and I were returning home from visiting my parents and going to flea market late Saturday afternoon when we stopped by the local garden center. We noticed the most adorable tiny black kitten (only about 8 inches tall) sitting on the counter, nestled among two other furry friends.
She had the sweetest temperament. It seemed like all the customers were just falling in love with her, as you can see in the photo below.
After all the attention she was getting, she was ready for a little cat nap. Knowing that the garden center often had litters of kittens who sometimes needed new homes, I asked the owner if they would consider giving this little girl a new home, and she said they would. So I told her I would go home and think it over a little. It was hard to leave without her. My only hesitation is that I already have two black cats, one being elderly, and I'm just not sure if this is the right time to introduce another furry friend into the family. As an adult, I've never had a female cat. We've always gotten boy cats since we'd heard they have such wonderful purrsonalities. We've been very happy with our boy cats. This little girl just melted my heart. If we didn't already have two kitties, I know she would have come home with us yesterday. I guess I will have to pray that I will make the right decision about whether to get her or not.
I'm so glad we stopped by the garden center! While there, we noticed they'd gotten new fairy garden furniture and accents in! If you read my blog regularly, you might recall that my mom-in-law and I had taken a fairy garden class there earlier this year. Isn't this the cutest display? Since I have seem to have a pretty good radar for anything owl, I immediately noticed the cute feathered friends in the upper left of the photo below.
Now how could an owl lover like me resist getting a couple of these guys? Had to get the hedgehogs, too.
It was so hard to decide what to get but I finally decided on the fanciful gazebo, two chairs, a table, a little bridge, two owls, the hedgehogs, two matching blue pots, and two little pink mushrooms.
You can see what the little mushrooms look like when they're properly inserted into the fairy gardens in the photo below.
One of the things I really liked about the new furniture was its wonderful blue color—and the fact the gazebo even had a chandelier hanging from it!
Despite the rainy forecast, we decided to head over to the flea market bright and early Saturday morning as it was the last one of the season. We didn't find much there but did go home with a few treasures, including some metal planters of succulents. The dealers were in the mood to negotiate on prices, and my hubby was able to get a much lower price than the tag on this diverse planting in a vintage baking pan.
Speaking of fun plants, I saw the neatest plant while on a day trip Friday with my friend Merry. They looked like miniature pumpkins! I thought they were perhaps a tomato variety that just looked like mini pumpkins but it turns it out it was neither pumpkins nor tomatoes but an eggplant variety. Since they were only $5 a plant, I decided to get one and harvest the "mini pumpkins" for my autumn decor.
Merry and I both like to look at antiques so we spent most of our time perusing shelves of vintage wares and other fun items like this old sampler. The photo below shows a small portion of it.
This fun vintage print was on the back of a vintage quilt that I bought. How fitting that it shows a lady playing a piano—one of my favorite pastimes.
Saw these cute vintage towels embroidered in a fun owl design but didn't get them.
By the end of the day, Merry and I both found a treasure or two to bring home. I also found a Victorian autograph album, a few green buttons, and a vintage mottled pink-and-green Unde washer (below). Merry actually spotted the latter. I'd never heard of such a thing as an underwear washer but I decided to get it the price was right and it was in my favorite colors—green and pink (the photos don't show the true colors the best but the handle is pale shell pink and the rubber portion is also a lovely shade of pink combined with a leaf green). Plus, this unusual find will make a fun accessory for my laundry room, which is decorated in a 1930s vintage style. At first, its design resembled a toilet plunger to me but it's much smaller and shorter than that with a totally different design on the underside of the base.
Here's a vintage advertisement for an Unde washer. Evidently, they were used back in the 1930s. If you know anything about them, I'd love to hear from you. Drop me an email or leave a comment!
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Thursday, October 3, 2013
I was so delighted to see that our Primitive Quilts and Projects magazine (which I edit) was also well represented at the show! Jill, who has designed projects for us in the past and has another coming up in the Spring 2014 issue, had the magazine displayed so nicely in her booth.
I also found some of our magazine projects displayed in the Little Red Hen booth. Kathi McGlothlen designed this charming crazy-quilted purse and small quilt for us.
Dawn of Sew Cherished also had our magazine displayed in her booth along with her autumn-inspired project, which appeared in our Fall 2013 issue.
Be sure to check out our inspiration-filled winter issue coming very soon to your mailboxes—or a newsstand—near you. It features 16 festive projects to deck your halls! More details on that in a future post.
It was so nice see Becky and Pam of Millie's Quilt Shop again. If you read my blog regularly, you know I enjoy visiting their shop every time I visit the Twin Cities. They have a fabulous shop in nearby Anoka, Minnesota. You can read more about their shop in this previous post. Belinda and I both oohed and aahed over this fun pincushion that can be placed over the arm of a chair or sofa. The shop had it dressed in such spirited fabrics. They were also selling the fabric to make it. If you're interested in purchasing it, head over to their booth or contact Millie P's at 763/421-0367.
And how could an owl lover like me resist these darling owl buttons? Had to get them.
We also saw one of our favorite designers, Lisa Bongean, and one of our favorite bloggers and quilted jewelry makers, Julie Letvin, over in the Primitive Gatherings booth. Lisa had some of Julie's jewelry displayed in her booth and we were admiring her workmanship when she suddenly appeared. Talk about serendipity! All those good things we were saying about her must have drawn her to us somehow! There is always lots of eye candy in Lisa's booth. Did you know she has a new line of fabric, Floral Gatherings and Floral Gatherings Shirtings, coming out? I've been using them in a couple little quilts that I've been working on for the past few weeks. I really love the colors, especially the pinks and greens. As you know, I'm passionate about pink! According to Moda, the fabric will be available in quilt shops by next month but Lisa actually had some pre-cut bundles available for sale in her booth in case you can't wait till then.
The vendor area was a wool lover's (like me) dream. It seemed like there was more wool there than in past years. Jill, Dawn, Lisa, and Kathi all had wool for sale in their booth. I also love the wool dyed by The Woolen Needle of Williamsburg, IA. Bursting with a rainbow of colors, their wool stand was drawing quite a crowd of wool lovers.
It was hard to choose from all their luscious colors as I liked them all. I finally settled on 14 different shades.
As you can see, I found some wonderful wools (below). I brought along my handy Orla Kiely tote to hold all my quilt show finds. Of course, this photo shows only a small sampling of the wools that came home with me. I needed another bag to hold the rest of my finds, which Kathi of Little Red Hen kindly gave us.
As usual, we were awed by the quilting talent at the show. It was a treat to see this Blindman's Fancy quilt made by Colleen Henrichs. The actual pattern was featured in another quilt book that I edited—History Repeated by Betsy Chutchian and Carol Staehle.
I am a big fan of Anne Sutton's Bunny Hill Designs patterns. Julee Prose made her Chocolate Baltimore Bunnies design. I loved the pink and cream toile she incorporated into the quilt center.
This quilt made by Ann Reed was another favorite of mine. Entitled "Miko Rules", it is an homage to a favorite neighborhood pup.
And what can I say about this masterpiece other than WOW!? "Kootenay Peony" is the work of Dawn Fox Cooper.
Just look at these exquisite ruched flowers.
The quilt show also featured an exhibit of some of the museum's miniature masterpieces but unfortunately photos were not allowed in that area. I was delighted to see fellow blogger and miniature quiltmaker extraordinaire Sheila Holland's work displayed there. Her miniature Mariner's Compass quilt was spectacular. After the show, we headed over to the local antique mall for a little more retail therapy. There, Belinda found a gigantic vintage wooden spool for a good price and I found this fun multiple-compartment piece for my mudroom--or sewing room (haven't decided just yet).
Also saw this neat vintage game with a neat owl litho on the box cover but didn't get it.
I won't bore you with any of our other loot. Just wanted to recap this fun-filled day for posterity as this blog also serves as a handy journal for recalling what I did and when! I'm looking forward to another fun-filled day tomorrow with my friend, Merry, as we head out on a day trip.
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Tuesday, October 1, 2013
In this final installment of the Quilted House Tour posts, I wanted to share a few more captivating scenes from Sally and Tom's beautiful Victorian home. I loved how quilts were displayed in every room, including the bathrooms. In the master bath, a striking strippy Flying Geese quilt took center stage.
Their vintage bathroom sink reminded me of one in the first home we lived in. Like Sally, we finished ours with a skirt. For ours, we did so to conceal cleaning supplies. Storage is always at a premium in old homes!
In an upstairs bathroom, this small redwork quilt evoked yesterday's charm.
A cozy feeling emanated from this bedroom enveloped in book-filled shelves.
One of my favorite rooms was this cheerful sunroom partially lined in brick walls just off the kitchen. It overlooked the outdoor swimming pool and a beautiful pastoral view of the property.
Above the sofa, redwork panels were cleverly displayed in old window panes.
The house abounded with other fun decorating ideas like this old door frame outfitted with chicken wire that displayed vintage photos.
In the master bedroom, the hand-wrought charm of vintage linens enlightened an old wooden ladder.
I loved how Sally decorated her kitchen—right down to small details like these wooden totes filled with cooking staples and fresh produce.
Before I close the Quilted House tour, I wanted to share Tom's dream woodworking shop nestled in a renovated dairy barn on the property.
For the tour, the barn door greeted visitors with this delightful sheep quilt.
Outfitted with tons of amazingly crafted storage, the interior was truly a woodworker's dream! This is just one corner of the shop.
As you can see, the Quilted House Tour was the ultimate treat for this quilter. As we drove back down the winding gravel road past quilts hung on the fence, my husband and I marveled at the wonderful job that Becky and Lori had done in orchestrating this event as well as the spectacular location they selected for it. If you want to attend one of Eagle Creek Quilt Shop's future Quilted House Tours, held every September, be sure to keep an eye on their website for details. To avoid disappointment, it's always good to make your reservations early as the slots get filled up quickly. The response to this particular tour was so great that they couldn't accommodate all the requests. Thanks to Sally and Tom for their permission in sharing my photos of their home on my blog. Thanks also go to Becky and Lori. Most of the quilts featured in the home tour are from patterns that are carried in their shop.
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Federal Education Loans and Their Advantages
Today there are many ways to fund your education expenses. People understand that higher education is vital for career opportunities and for this reason do all their best to find the most affordable funding sources.
One of the main college funding strategies that do work today is to apply for federal student loans.
Federal education loans are loan products offered by the federal government for student and parent borrowers for purposes of covering education expenses like tuition, books and others. It's a fact that these loans have lower rates and some types of federal loans are the most inexpensive in the market. If you want to apply for private student loans then try to apply for federal loans first.
The second advantage of federal student loans is that they are designed for needy students (except Parent PLUS loans). Dealing with need-based criteria does mean that a potential borrower doesn't have to have high income level. In other words if you have financial need and low-income you can still qualify for the loan you want. In fact, several types of loans (Perkins and Subsidized Stafford) are specially designed for student who demonstrates huge financial need. Because the government really cares about citizens and is focused on improving various important spheres including education it offers federal student aid options that can be received regardless of your financial situation. And also it's easier to apply and qualify for federal loans rather than for private aid options.
The third advantage of federal aid is that a borrower can qualify regardless of bad credit score he or she might have. If a student has unpaid debts in the form of credits and as a result bad or little credit history it's not an obstacle and can't be a problem. A borrower can still apply for federal loans (except Parent PLUS loans) successfully and receive needed funding.
It's important to understand that the government plays an important social function – provides opportunities for students for an education. And in this case the theme of an income level, credit history (bad or no) doesn't really matter. Summing up, a student applying for federal education loans could have low income and bad credit score and it won't be a problem.
The next advantage is that no cosigner required in order to qualify. And it's good. Unlike alternative loans where it's a must to have a cosigner if you have an adverse credit history, with federal loans you could have no credit history plus no cosigner.
As a conclusion, thinking about all pros of federal loans it's required to keep in mind that college funding process is tough and a prospective borrower should make a good research about student aid options and define which are the best.
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Things are really warming up here--it must be at least 40 degrees, and the humidity, ugh! It's unbearably hot and steamy... can't wait till it breaks and the storms come. Having a top floor classroom is the pits!
Aside from that, things are going to be insanely busy in the next two months... I know I say that often, and then list off my crazy life activities, and I'm going to do that again. I just want you all to realise that I'm justifying why I haven't posted!
So, apart from the 5 assignments due in the next 6 weeks to uni in Oz, packing up and moving house, giving exams (and marking them), flying to the US, connecting to Colombia then travelling around, then starting a new summer job I have my normal social routine! Next week US visa interview---can you believe that of all possible US consulates around the world, they decided to require that foreign applicants to the one in Myanmar need to prove residency. I never have official residency and certainly not here, though it's not my fault, it's the school's (and the country, of course). Sorry, getting sidetracked: I was mantraing my to do list! There was the ANZAC dawn service this Wednesday (and if you don't know what ANZAC is, look it up, it's very important!) and the related Digger's ball on Saturday--I have impossibly high shoes to fall over in. Hopefully no repeat of last year when I woke up with my appartment door wide open, bag and everything sitting outside and an enormous rip in my dress with no memory... ooooppppsss! I don't think that's ever happened to me, it was really quite scary! I also threw red wine on an obnoxious man that I continue to see everywhere. Double oooppss! On Monday I pay my housing deposit, then there are all the farewell parties and graduation. Very exciting-I do like the life of an expat.
Phones are off here. The one at school is dead completely, so when I need to send a fax to the US embassy downtown they try for two days then I decide it's easier to put the documents in the car with the driver and send them that way! Everyone in town is moaning about being unable to get a line out to call home. What a black hole!
One teacher got a job in Lahore, Pakistan today. I'd love to go there! Perhaps I should aim that way instead of Europe, Africa, or Latin America! All the exciting possibilities.
Just got back from Dubai and Oman on Saturday. Will eventually get some fab pictures up on my new facebook page (such a better idea than flickr) to show the dolphins and off road 4WD in the desert.
Okay, need to go and do work instead of procrastinating!
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Another: www.stuffonmycat.com
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Two weeks till the house!!
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- Rama said...
I don't have facebook. How dare you exclude me from your picture viewing!!
Why are you going through the US embassy? You aren't a US citizen... or are you? I'm confused.
I'm contemplating Buddhism at the moment. Quantum physics led me to it. Fantastic.
- 11:41 am, April 27, 2007
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Of recent there has been information circulating in the social media originating from the which is a Tanzanian online newspaper. Briefly the article was trying to quote some of the officials from Tanzania National Parks saying that Mount Kilimanjaro is currently overwhelmed by thousands of people and thus threatening the natural feature's ecological balance.
Tanzania National Parks would like to clarify on this incorrect information as follows:
In 2011/2012 Kilimanjaro National Park recorded a total of 57,456 tourists, being the highest number the park has ever had in the recent years. Contrary to the reported information and with reference to the current Limits of Acceptable Use as per the current General Management Plan of Kilimanjaro National Park, the mountain has never reached its maximum number of visitors allowed to hike per day. During this year of record of 2011/2012, the average number of climbers in all the six routes of Marangu, Machame, Mweka, Rongai, Londorosi/Lemosho, and Umbwe was 45 climbers per day while the number which could be afforded as per the General Management Plan was 78 per route making a shortage of 33 climbers per route in all the six routes.
Despite the fact that Mount Kilimanjaro has never reached the maximum allowed number of visitors per day, the park still has taken stringent measures to ensure its clients are having services which are of good quality and of the required standard such as:
i. Trash Management
• Kilimanjaro National Park has in place a strategy known as Trash in Trash out (TITO) whereby trashes produced by all climbers are taken out of the park on their exit.
• In order to control waste products, use of plastic bags, small and disposable plastic water/juice bottles is strictly prohibited in the mountain.
• Use of properly made kit bags for carrying client's stuff to the mountain
• Providing to tourists when entering the park informational brochures detailing on the dos and don'ts while climbing the mountain
• Giving out conservation education to stakeholders including guides and porters through various meetings arranged by the park.
ii. Mountain Facilities
• Toilets
The Park management has been taking very serious measures to ensure that toilet facilities are improved all over the mountain. In doing this, the park is currently under the move to demolish all temporary toilets and replace them with big and modern ones. A total of 59 modern toilets have been built in different mountain stations so far.
• Modern Mountain Huts
Currently mountain huts are offered to climbers using Marangu route. The huts are in good condition with solar systems, beds and mattresses. The bed capacities at each station are as follows, Mandara 84, Horombo 230 and Kibo 58. Alongside these huts, the park has built Permanent Dining Hall and Kitchen structures thus rendering service provision to clients easy and of good quality.
• Trails
A very good trail network has been established in all six climbing routes thus makes it easy for climbers to trek from one point to the other. These trails are always maintained and therefore are in good condition throughout the year.
• Rescue Services
Rescue service in the park is done by our well-trained rescue rangers located in all stations from an altitude of 3500m Above Mean Sea Level. These rangers are equipped with first aid facilities such as oxygen cylinders, stretchers, Gamow bags and radio communications systems.
The park also has established road networks to Shira II and Horombo stations. These roads are used for evacuation of casualties from mountain to the Hospital for treatment.
• Security
Park rangers are deployed in all mountain stations for security purposes. These rangers are well trained in executing their duties and are also armed.
Conclusively, as our mission stands: "To sustainably conserve and manage park resources and their aesthetic value, for the benefit of present and future generations of mankind, as well as efficiently provide high class tourism products and services," Tanzania National Parks through Kilimanjaro National Park will continue to work tirelessly in ensuring that this mission is attained.


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After three and a half decades of low-fat dieting, the sad truth is that Americans are fatter than ever.
And women have been hurt the most. Let me explain.
In my experience, men are less concerned about following health advice, especially about the food they eat. But women take care of their family's health.
They track diet advice to try to make the best decisions they can for themselves and the people they love.
At the same time, women are under constant pressure to lose weight and stay slim. I'm sure you've noticed the relentless TV and magazine diet ads, and images of glamorous stick-thin models. Men don't get bombarded with the same marketing messages.
So as a woman, you try to keep an attractive figure. And you try to follow the best nutrition advice you can.
But here's the tragedy…
The low-fat diet advice most women get from the government, doctors and the news media couldn't be more WRONG.
In fact, low-fat foods are far more fattening than regular food.
You see, when food companies take fat out of their products, they replace it with carbohydrates like sugar to add back some of the flavor lost with the fat. Compared with regular foods, these low-fat varieties have much more carbohydrate.
And carbs – not fat – are the most fattening foods per calorie.
You see, carbs raise your blood sugar levels. They cause your body to secrete insulin. This hormone in turn triggers your liver to produce more triglycerides and store body fat. In other words, insulin drives your body into fat storage mode.
Fat and protein don't have the same effect. They don't raise your blood sugar or trigger the release of insulin. Your body doesn't build up fat.
I've seen this in my own patients here at the Wellness Center. And clinical studies back me up.
The University of Cincinnati compared low-fat and low-carb dieters. The low-carb dieters were allowed to eat as much food as they wanted.
The other group was limited to small amounts of low-fat food. Even though the low-fat group strictly controlled how much they ate, the "eat-as-much-as-you-want" low-carb group still lost more weight and more body fat.1
One reason people on a higher fat diet don't gain weight is that fat satisfies their appetite. They naturally feel full and eat less.
But people following standard diet advice think food labeled "low-fat" is healthy. They tend to overeat it. Researchers proved it with people who watched TV while snacking on bags of granola. One bag was labeled, "Low-fat Rocky Mountain Granola." The other said "Regular Rocky Mountain Granola."
People who chose the low-fat version ate 32% more than those who ate the regular granola.2
All of those extra low-fat carbs just spike insulin. And you pack on the pounds.
As an anti-aging doctor, I'm really concerned about this bad diet advice because as women add more weight, they also age faster.
That's because excess fat has been linked to shorter telomeres.3 These biological clocks at the ends of your DNA strands are very sensitive to oxidative stress and inflammation. Excess fat increases oxidative stress and inflammation, which shortens telomeres.
And the more overweight you are, the shorter your telomeres are.4 Researchers at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences studied women over 30.
They discovered that as the women got fatter, their telomeres got shorter. And the shorter their telomeres, the faster they aged.5
For more than 15 years now, I've been warning about the risks of low-fat diets. My files are full of patients who lost fat – and kept it off – by eating more fat.
But it has to be the right kind of fat. Sadly, mainstream diet advice lumps all fats together – good and bad.
Bad fats are the kind that our primal ancestors wouldn't recognize. They include fats from animals raised on factory farms, man-made vegetable oils, and especially trans-fats.You should avoid those completely.
In addition, you need to get enough good fats. Both omega-3 and omega-6 fats are essential to life. Your heart and brain depend on them. But you have to get them in the right balance.
For most human history, we ate foods with omega-6s and omega-3s in the ratio of about 2:1.
Our primal ancestors got their omega-6s from seeds and nuts. They had abundant supplies of omega-3s from pastured animals and wild-caught fish. They got the perfect 2:1 ratio.
But a low-fat diet destroys that ratio. The natural levels of omega-3s in your food drop off, while omega-6 fats from modern industrial foods go through the roof.
Today, the typical ratio is about 20:1. In other words, the average American eats 10 times as much omega-6 as is healthy. The main sources of these omega-6 fats are vegetable oils, processed grains, and grain-fed beef.
That imbalance causes inflammation, which is at the root of so many health concerns today. It leads to heart disease, diabetes, cancer, arthritis, and much more.
A return to a primal diet will help get your good fats back into balance…
Start by only eating fats that occur naturally in clean animal products. I'm talking about meat, eggs, and full-fat dairy products from animals that are pasture-raised. I also mean fatty cold-water fish like wild-caught salmon.
Be sure to also include good fats in your diet from nuts. Walnuts, almonds, Brazil nuts and cashews are great choices. These are real guilt-free snacks. They'll help you feel full so you won't overeat. And, you won't get fat.
And one more very important thing: Studies link high omega-3 levels with healthier telomeres.6 Omega-3s also activate telomerase, the enzyme that helps rebuild your telomeres.7 By eating more healthy fats, you won't just be losing weight. You'll also look and feel younger for longer.


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Reading the book made me very aware of countries and their boundaries. The world was carved up into several large empires which no longer exist or are much reduced (notably the British, Ottoman, Austro-Hungarian and Russian empires), while many of the countries we now take for granted as universal were part of one of those empires or another entity.
|Europe in 1914 (Image: Diercke International Atlas)
Europe in 1914 consisted of: Albania, Andorra, Austria-Hungary, Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Ottoman Empire, Portugal, Romania, Russian Empire, San Marino, Serbia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
|Europe today (image: Diercke International Atlas)
For completeness, it's worth saying that there are four states which geographically are wholly (or almost wholly) in Asia, but which are often associated with European institutions, including the European Union: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cyprus and Georgia. And there are six states which are not widely recognised internationally except by a few states: Abkhazia, Kosovo, Nagorno-Karabakh, Northern Cyprus, Transnistria, South Ossetia. (And here's the part where I confess that my lists are extracted from Wikipedia, which is generally reliable for uncontested topics, but doesn't always handle controversies so well - so probably each state in this paragraph would be placed elsewhere by some people.)
Of the nineteen states which didn't exist in 1914: 8 were part of the Russian Empire; 5 were part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire; 2 were part of Britain and its empire (Ireland and Malta); 1 was part of Denmark; 1 was part of Serbia; 1 was part of Italy; and 1 (Poland) was split between Austria-Hungary, Russia and Germany. Austria-Hungary, as well as losing its empire, formally split into two successor states, Austria and Hungary. Many of these changes happened in 1918 after the First World War, but others happened at a later time.
Enough already of lists and stats. Here's the moral: boundaries change. Nations in one time are not nations in another time. Sometimes boundaries change as a result of war, sometimes due to economic pressure, sometimes due to democratic will - or all of these together. But boundaries of nations change over time.
This is important because we are in a time when European boundaries are under question again. Scotland and Catalonia had independence referendums (of different kinds) in 2014, Ukraine's boundaries became threatened by Russia. The Balkans are quieter than they were, but not entirely settled. And there are independence movements, with more or less support, in various regions of current European states.
Future boundary changes are hard to predict, but one thing is almost certain: the political map of 2115 will not be the same as that of 2015. And it might look just as different from 2015 as the modern map looks from that of 1914. Countries are not static entities.


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West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science is a tuition-free public school located in Walker serving Kindergarten through 12th grade students. We are currently seeking a Middle School English Language Arts Teachers!
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Effortless Huge Paper Mache Strawberry
You will learn how to form recycled newspaper into a Strawberry shape, cover with paper mache, paint, and protect with shine.
This paper mache project is easy, cheap, and great for someone wanting to learn the awesome art of paper mache.
We hope to be a spring board to get you started and encourage you to tweak, change the Strawberry up all you want.
Stuff List
Recycled Newspaper
Plastic bag
Masking Tape
Paper Mache Paste
Paints and Paint Brushes
Paper Clay (Optional)
Minwax Varnish
H20 and Rags
Steps to Make Your Strawberry Sculpture
1 Build Your Strawberry Armature
Begin by wading up newspaper into a huge teardrop shape using masking tape to hold into place. Continue to wade up the newspaper filling your bag until you have a nice fat strawberry. Slide your Strawberry shape into a plastic bag use the end of the bag to form the strawberry stem.
To form the leaves of cut cardboard into the shape you like and slide onto your strawberry stem. Use tape to hold into place.
This is your basic strawberry armature; change it up to be uniquely yours.
2 Paper Mache and Paper Clay
1st Session
Cover the Strawberry armature with 3 layers of newspaper using your hands soaked in paper mache paste. Ready your recycled paper by ripping the paper into strips of say 3 to 4 inches. Lay your newspaper strips flat onto your Strawberry armature and work out all air bubbles. As you continue to apply layers of paper onto your armature your Strawberry will begin to take shape. Never give up you can do this.
Once you have covered your Strawberry with paper mache they must completely dry. Lay them out in the sun if you can for faster drying, they will take at least 24 hours to dry depending on the size of your Strawberry.
Tip: If you feel that your sculpture is strong enough you can skip to step 3 painting your Strawberry sculpture.
Paper Clay or Paper Mache
You Choose
2nd Session
For this session you have two choices; paper clay or paper mache. Both mediums are wonderful and will render a perfect Strawberry sculpture. The 2 best benefits to using the paper clay vs. paper mache are time and toughness. Both recipes are on the channel; please do check them out.
We will walk through both paper mache and paper clay finishing process.
Paper Mache: Cover with 4 to 5 more layers of paper mache all at one time. Let it completely dry before moving on. If you're Strawberry does not seem tough enough add more paper mache (see step 1). After each session of paper mache your sculpture must completely dry before moving to your next step. Awesome, guys get excited to see your Strawberry take shape.
Quick Link to Paper Mache Paste Recipe: http://goo.gl/BH5lgM
Paper Clay: Cover the entire Strawberry with about 1/4 to 1/2 inch layer of paper clay, doing one side at a time and letting that completely dry. Apply the homemade paper clay with your hands and smooth with paper mache paste, butter knife, etc. You can let your paper clay dry for about 6 or more hours and then smooth more with paste.
The size of your Strawberry will determine how long it will take to dry. A large Strawberry will take approximately 3 to 4 days to dry, the paper clay takes longer to dry than you think so don't rush it, wait an extra day before painting for caution.
You can use a fan, the sun, and the oven on the lowest temperature it will allow. Our oven can go as low as 145 degrees Fahrenheit, which is a perfect temperature for slowly drying your paper clay, we will place it in the oven over night and pull out doesn't do well in the closed oven when off. Also, if you heat your clay to fast it can turn dark brown in the oven which is okay because you will cover with primer paint.
Paper Clay Recipe: http://goo.gl/xoTFbJ
Question: Can I skip the paper mache and put paper clay directly onto my armature?
Answer: Yes, yes you can if your armature can support the weight of the paper clay without the support of the paper mache strips and paste.
If you need once the Strawberry has dried you can lightly sand with sandpaper and wipe off before painting.
3. Paint Your Strawberry Sculpture
Paint a white coat of primer paint on your Strawberry this will give you a white canvas for painting. We use white flat interior house paint to prime the surface our sculptures.
Once the primer coat as dried paint with acrylics anyway you like. I begin with the darkest color and work my way to the lightest color shade. Color is fun and you can't mess up, anything goes.
Let all you paint completely dry before sealing with varnish.
Varnishing (Protecting)
You must seal your paper mache pieces with varnish for protection against moisture. Brush on 3 to 4 coats of varnish and let it completely dry. We brush on Polycrylic Minwax at the studio to varnish all our art. The gloss enhances our paint job. Follow the instructions on your varnish to apply.
Strawberry Wrap Up
This is just one way to make a delicious huge Strawberry sculpture, hope you will use it to create your own Strawberry sculpture and of course share with the studio.
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