text:
Monthly Archives: March 2011
Remove pingbacks/trackbacks from Comments Feed
Your comments feed might be flooded with unimportant or even unrelated pingbacks/trackbacks. It's time to remove them entirely!... more
Dummy Data for WordPress
If you are a developer (regardless of what you develop), you know that testing your product out is one of the most important steps in the development process. Apart from running functionality tests you might also need to run scalability as well as compatibility tests and that's where dummy data come in.
For WordPress you will most of the time need dummy data for posts, users or categories, things that take times to... more
Protecting the WordPress wp-admin Folder
Do not let curious people request your wp-admin at all, block them based on their IP addresses or by using an additional pair of username and password.... more
Customize your WordPress Tag Cloud
Tag cloud, one of the most popular things in the blogging industry, is taken care of quite well in WordPress. What we got is a function that generates a customizable tag cloud with some configurable parameters such as font size, font unit, sorting order, etc. This function also provides some hooks for us end-users to modify the output to suit our needs.
In this article I would like to show you how to... more
Properly Format your Filesize in WordPress
Format the sizes of your attachments (or any other files) nicely using size_format().... more
Append a Trailing Slash to Paths and URLs
This useful function will help you easily and properly work with paths and URLs.... more
Global Options in a Multi-site WordPress
Make use of get_site_option() and update_site_option() in a Multi-site environment.... more
Add Polldaddy Polls to WordPress
Having polls in your posts or your sidebars might attract your visitors' interest in one way or another. The question is what poll systems you can use and how you should use them. There are some WordPress plugins out there that do their jobs just fine, but if you want a more comprehensive solution, Polldaddy will be your perfect poll system.
Adding Polldaddy.com's polls to your blog is rather easy, but all the... more


text:
Joining the discussion this week is Gena of Captain Fussy Buckets, Darcy of Tales From the Nursery, LaVonne of Long Wait for Isabella, Emily of Nap Time is My Time, Mariah of Formula Mom, Sarah of East 9th Street, Lena of Way2GoodLife, Ghada of Mama Goes BAM, and Leila of The Go To Mommy.
It's difficult not to compare our children to other children in so many areas of their development. This week we look at Language Development and how to know if your child is developing at the right pace.
Lena: My kids are not early talkers and I get that each kid goes at his own speed. However, I cannot help myself – I compare my kids to other kids. My friend's 2 yo daughter speaks almost as good as my 4 yo, and my 2.5 yo boy finally started pointing instead of screaming when he wants something.
Gena: Lena, do you speak more than one language at home? I've heard that can delay speaking for a while. My first was an early talker and people always comment on his speaking, but our second didn't meet the 3 words expectation at his 1 year check-up. So I am constantly comparing him to other kids, and his older brother. He did just have ear tubes put in, so it's quite possible that his hearing was/is affected.
Gena: Also, I have a couple of friends who have kids with speech apraxia, where they can't make the connection between the brain and the mouth to speak. Kids are just different and do things at different speeds, but if you think there is a problem, definitely talk with your pediatrician. Early intervention has really helped my friends' kids out!

subset: commoncrawl


text:
How old do you think you act? Think about it and try to answer this question as accurately as you can. Also, How old do your friends think you act? (When they're being serious, not just saying you act 5 for no reason)
I think I act like I'm 15. Most people tell me I act like I'm 10-12 years old.
How old do you think you truly act?
How old do you think you act? Think about it and try to answer this question as accurately as you can. Also, How old do your friends think you act? (When they're being serious, not just saying you act 5 for no reason)
Have an opinion?
What Guys Said 10
I can't put an age on it. When I was like 13 I was usually quiet and laughing at the others being childish and turning the classroom upside down. I was the spectator and observed how people'd react in what situation.
But it depends on who I'm with though, I have friends who joke around much and friends who like serious talk... they'll bring either one of me to the surface00|00|0
Maybe you're shy
- Show AllShow Less
Yeah that's true.. You also don't have to get involved
I didn't want to get involved cause also, at that age... You don't want to do Anything to stand out. I'm sure you know this.
you just got to go with flow, instead of standing out. "being weird" is a nightmare thought in highschool.
I didn't agree with them, so I just spectated xD
Like 30 years00|00|0
I think you act like 37
umm, i can't act much older really!! probably the age i am i guess00|00|0
Yeah... That's true haha
- Show AllShow Less
ha ha!! nooooo.. bit extreme... i have forgotten the original question now. oh yes, think I have just proved i have the brain of a child.
That's quite an interesting way to prove a point but it worked. Then how did the 15 year old become a granny at 15?
18 probably00|00|0
Hmmmmm maybe
What Girls Said 9
At times I think I act 35 (more mature) - full of wisdom.
other times I'd say my age range like 24-29.
I'm full of life, energy and want to have fun !00|00|0
Lol that's what all the people in their late twenties say
- Show AllShow Less
Life gets pretty hard at times.
Why not try to enjoy it, instead of overwhelming yourself? U'll find that out soon enough.
Time flies
Yeah it does, sadly. It was like I was 7 just a day ago.
I've always acted older as far as my responsibilities go like having a job at such an early age, paying my bills, paying for things that myself and my family needed etc. but I love to laugh at lots of things and have fun so some people think that's immature, so i'm really not sure lol00|00|0
Hmm.. You sound mature to me
I took the mental age quiz and I got 60 years old
Maybe you are wise
The quiz isn't that accurate. I don't think I act like an old lady.
I probably act like a 12 year old.00|00|0
i act like 10 or 12 years old00|00|0
Learn more
Select as Most Helpful Opinion?
You cannot undo this action. The opinion owner is going to be notified and earn 7 XPER points.


text:
7 Stylish Stocking Stuffers Under $25
December 17, 2013 by admin
Filed under Accessories
Stylish stocking stuffers under $25!
A girl can never have to many lip glosses or lip balms. These adorable lip balm balls by Twist & Pout are only $3.99. They leave lips silky smooth and make a great key chain for the holidays.
For more info visit –
This stylish phone case has a removable strap that turns into a fun cuff. Tons of styles to choose from and only $25.
Visit –
I love to have some perfume handy all the time and these scented pencil gift set is perfect to slip into any bag. Comes in a set with four different frangrances.
Available at
Check your makeup and write a to do list all at once with this glam memo pad gift set for only $9.99.
More info here at
Who doesn't love a cute phone case? Here's another one of my favorite cases for only $9.99 at Forever21.com.
This faux fur scarf is slighty larger than most stocking stuffers but it will definitely be a hit! Roll it up and tie it up with a pretty headband for extra glam.
Classic red polish will be loved by any fashionista.
Butter London Bed Red – $19 at
ShopNBC: Holiday Shopping Made Easier!
December 1, 2010 by admin
Filed under Accessories
Last month FashionGrail featured some gorgeous bracelets found on ShopNBC. This time it's all about the rings. Our eyes were immediately fixated on a couple of rings currently being showcased on


text:
Today, December 8, is National Brownie Day! This is a holiday we all can enjoy using this recipe for Chocolate Chunk Brownies or any brownie recipe you like – even a boxed mix! In my family we actually eat brownies more in the summer, I'm not sure why, but that is how we are. However, now that I know it is National Brownie Day on December 8 I think we will celebrate with a ooey gooey rich and yummy pan of brownies now in the winter!
Chocolate Chunk Brownie Recipe
- 1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, plus more for the dish
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 cups sugar
- 6 large eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chunks
Preheat oven to 325° F. Optional, but really useful, line your 9×13 baking dish with parchment paper or aluminum foil and butter the paper or foil. Leave an overhang with either on the long side to make removing the finished brownies much easier.
Sift the flour, cocoa powder and salt into a medium bowl; set aside. Melt butter and chopped chocolate in large saucepan over medium heat, stirring, until smooth, about 4 minutes. Remove from the heat; let cool slightly, then stir in sugar. Mix in beaten eggs until combined. Stir in flour mixture and 1 cup chocolate chunks until just combined.
Pour the batter into the baking dish an then sprinkle with the remaining chocolate chunks. Bake about 40 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out just slightly moist. Let cool completely and then, if used, lift out with the extra paper or foil you left overhanging. Remove the paper/foil and cut into pieces.
Do you have a favorite brownie recipe or brownie add in?


text:
Why Shop with Us
Customers also Bought:
The ThermaCELL Heated Insoles is a rechargeable foot warmer that can be used for cold feet when outdoors, traveling and on long walks. It is an insole that does not include any wires or external batteries. It provides 2,500 hours of heat to give warmth for cold feet, even with heavy use. It uses a high-tech and wireless thermal technology without extension cords, velcro straps, brackets, battery strap or external batteries. The heated insoles features an adjustable temperature setting - from no heat to medium, which is 100 degrees Fahrenheit and high setting which is 111 degrees Fahrenheit. The heated insoles can be recharged with a recommended charger that is included in the package for at least 500 times. This heated insole can easily fit any shoe or boots for traveling, hunting or any outdoor activity.
Size Chart:
Men's Women's
Small = 3 ½ - 5 4 ½ - 6
Medium = 5 ½ - 7 6 ½ - 8
Large = 7 ½ - 9 8 ½ - 10
X-Large = 9 ½ - 11 10 ½ - 12
XX-Large = 11 ½ - 13 12 ½ - 14
Car charger is available here - ThermaCELL Heated Insoles - Car Charger
|For use in:
|Keeping feet warm for any outdoor activity during cold weather or winter season.
|Simply place heated insoles inside shoes or boots and activate heat with remote.
|Special Features:
|Wireless and no external batteries that are usually mounted on ankle, shoes or waist.
|Parts Included:
|2 heated Insoles equipped with integrated rechargeable lithium-ion polymer batteries, 1 instruction booklet, 1 remote control with battery, 1 global charger, 1 lanyard, 1 drawstring travel bag.
|Shipping Weight:
|1.00 lbs
|Manufactured By:
|ThermaCELL (Mfg. Number: THS01-S)
The Heated Insoles Package Includes:
- 2 Heated Insoles equipped with integrated rechargeable lithium-ion polymer batteries
- 1 instruction booklet
- 1 remote control with battery
- 1 global charger
- 1 lanyard
- 1 drawstring travel bag
The Heated Insoles is available in these sizes:
- Heated Insoles - Small, Medium, Large, XL, XXL
Benefits of ThermaCELL Heated Insoles:
- Powered by rechargeable, built-inlithium-ion polymer batteries embedded in the foot warmer insoles
- Small, lightweight remote control operates Heated Insoles and fits into a pocket or attaches to a belt
- Recharges in 4 hours
- Water resistant
- Less than half the cost of other wireless remote systems
- Tested by SATRA, worldwide leader in footwear testing, research, and development
- Customizable Sizes for Men and Women
- Fits men's shoe sizes 3.5 to 13 and women's shoe sizes 4.5 to 14
- Can be trimmed to fit almost any shoe size
ThermaCELL Heated Insoles are the leader in comfort technology, featuring these benefits:
- Regulated Heat - Advanced heat sensors maintain consistent temperature up to five hours per charge
- Remote Control - Easily adjust temperature settings with a small wireless remote
- Three Temperature Settings - Select Medium, High or No Heat on the remote control to maintain desired temperature
- Wireless and Rechargeable - Lithium-Ion Polymer batteries fully recharge in less than four hours and are completely wireless, requiring no external straps or packs
- Water Resistant - Insoles are protected against moisture and perspiration
- Custom Fit - Insoles come in five sizes and can be trimmed to fit most types of boots and shoes
- Quality Tested - SATRA a worldwide leader in footwear research and development tested ThermaCELL Heated Insoles for durability and heating.
Rating Snapshot
See all 1 reviews »
Average Customer Rating
Sort By:
6 of 8 people found this review helpful:
By Gerald in Almond, NY on 12/24/2014
They do keep the bottom of feet warm but do nothing for your toes and thats what usually get cold on me first. I would NOT recommend them for hunting deer in NYS period.
Have a question about this product?
Ask our product experts...
Ask a Question
Sort By:
12/04/2014 John from Harrisburg, Pa
QWhat is the difference between ThermaCELL Heated Insoles and ThermaCELL Heated Insoles proflex?
AThe difference between the ThermaCELL Heated Insoles and ThermaCELL Heated Insoles Proflex is that the Proflex has flexible polyurethane material. They both have a remote with three heat settings on it and fit right into your shoe. Their are various sizes depending on your shoe size as well. There are also extra batteries available for both insoles.
12/04/2014 John from Harrisburg Pa
QWhat are the run times at medium and high settings on a full charge of the ThermaCELL Heated Insoles?
AWith the ThermaCELL Heated Insoles, the charge lasts up to 5 hours of constant use on medium heat setting. For the charge time for constant use for high heat, we would recommend contacting the manufacturer directly for that information.


text:
ST. LOUIS, MO, Feb 09, 2011 -- Cass Information Systems (NASDAQ: CASS), a leading provider of freight, utility and telecom expense management and related business intelligence services, has opened an office in Breda, Netherlands.
"The office in Breda demonstrates our commitment to our multinational clients," stated Eric Brunngraber, chief executive officer. "Clients will enjoy the same advanced systems and customer-centric solutions, now with local support."
Cass Information Systems pays more than $27 billion annually on behalf of its clients, who are primarily global companies. In 2010, the company processed over 38 million client invoices. Clients include such global leaders as AT&T, Caterpillar Inc., Emerson, Ford Motor Company, Toyota and Unilever.
About Cass Information Systems
Cass Information Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CASS) is the leading provider of transportation, utility and telecom expense management and related business intelligence services, disbursing more than $27 billion annually on behalf of its clients. With annual revenues of $96 million and total assets exceeding $1 billion, Cass is a business process outsourcer focused on invoice audit, processing and payment services. Cass Commercial Bank, established in 1906, is a wholly owned subsidiary and Federal Reserve Member Bank, providing sophisticated financial exchange services to the parent organization and its clients. Cass is part of the Russell 2000(R) Index. More information is available at www.cassinfo.com.
Cass helps businesses manage expenses and supplier payments–accurately, efficiently and on time–no matter how complex the business process, the pricing model, the contract, the discount schedule or the invoice. Some of the largest companies in the world trust Cass to deliver accurate insights into their costs for freight, utilities, telecom, mobility, waste, recycling and other expenses. Founded in 1906, Cass Commercial Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary and a Federal Reserve member bank that provides Cass and its clients with secure payment controls.
12444 Powerscourt Drive, Suite 550
St. Louis, MO 63131
Carriers and Vendors:
Do not send invoices to this address. Click here for mailing addresses.


text:
Tony Yayo reps New York with, Joell Ortiz & Uncle Murda.
Tony Yayo ft. Joell Ortiz & Uncle Murda – New York
Around The Web
Join The Discussion: Log In With
By: CALIMISSION04.04.2014 @ 4:06 AM
Wow!!! Yayo got one!!! Power 105.1 and Hot 97 need to bump this shit out. Straight fire!!! NY IS BACK!!!
By: asmodeus ashmadi04.05.2014 @ 1:24 AM
Ortiz is a problem!
By: realrecognizereal04.08.2014 @ 12:49 AM
"Dont make yourself a market and your soul get lift" God damn yayo murdered that shit and uncle murder. That nigga murder say whatever he wanna say, I respect that shit. Real G shit


text:
Four-star receiver Devante Peete of Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) St. Thomas Aquinas lists his top five as Ohio State, Miami, Florida State, Alabama and Louisville. He plans to take official visits to all five schools and announce his decision directly after the season.
He didn't provide the exact order of his top five or name a leader, but here's what he said about each team:
Ohio State: "As soon as I came to St. Thomas, me and my receivers coach Cris Carter went to Ohio State. They've been keeping in touch and the coaches are hitting me up every week, telling me to keep staying on track and getting better on and off the field."
Alabama: "I've been watching Nick Saban since I was a kid. Growing up, my dad said coach Saban was a great coach and he used to coach the Dolphins, so my dad's a big fan. And Alabama is the type of program that produces big-time players and get a lot of their players to the next level."
Florida State: "Jimbo Fisher came down to see me in the spring and we've built a relationship. I've been watching tape on Kelvin Benjamin and he's a big receiver like me. They were showing me some of the things they put him in and the predicaments they put him in as a receiver to get to the next level and I'm a big fan of that. The atmosphere and the type of football they play is unreal."
Miami: "I've grown up as a fan since I was a kid and I've been going to their camp since ninth grade. I have a good relationship with the coaching staff. Coach Golden likes me a lot. I've been there three or four times and the experience is great because everyone knows me. They're rooting for me and a lot of former high school players here went to Miami."
Louisville: "Coach Thomas came here in the spring and we had a great conversation. I can relate to him and he said I could have a big role there as a receiver."
Adam Krohn is a Southeast Region football recruiting analyst for Rivals.com. You can click here to follow him on Twitter.


text: Last week the Budweiser "Made in America" Music Festival was a success as headliner rapper Jay Z gave the final performance to a delighted crowd of nearly 50,000. The festival was truly a special event with three stages and a variety of artists from Kanye West and Common to Drake, D'Angelo and Pearl Jam. Even President Barack Obama made a cameo appearance urging all in attendance to vote in November, and he mentioned Jay Z's story is what "Made in America" means. Jay Z (Shawn Carter) comes from very humble beginnings growing up in Brooklyn's Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood to become a major musician and entrepreneur worth $460 million dollars. The eye-opening fact is that Jay Z is not the only rapper to reach such monetary heights. Sean "P Diddy" Combs and Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson have also branched out into the business world and found major wealth. The marriage between music and business consummated many years ago as large venue concerts and major artists were easily able to secure sponsorships that guaranteed money that insured event success. However, the costs of promotions skyrocketed, meaning that funds from corporations would be a necessity. Several years ago, I spoke with a friend who is a country music executive about the rising costs of promotional budgets for artists. He had no problem with recording and even manufacturing the CD's at the time, but the cost of promoting the artist and/or music was astronomical. He told me that for record labels to make that kind of investment in an unknown entertainer, the music had better be a major hit to recoup the initial financing and more. The musical artist of today seems to be more financially aware compared to the artist of yesterday. I remember my father telling me of so many jazz musicians not getting the money they should have, or living almost destitute because of bad money management. It is understandable that musicians would learn lessons from their predecessors, but you have to wonder where the young people, who grew up very poor like Jay Z and others, acquire the acumen to build business empires. Perhaps those same humble starts produce a hunger and a mentality of survival necessary for major entrepreneurship. I have only heard Jay Z interviewed a few times, but each time I really enjoy hearing him speak about his ideas on music and business. He has a real "common sense" approach that is undeniably effective after overseeing success of his businesses: labels Roc-A-Fella and Roc Nation and clothing line Rocawear. He is now also part owner of sports bars 40/40 Club, and a part owner of the Brooklyn Nets NBA franchise. Jay Z has also seen success in his personal life with his marriage to mega-musical star Beyonce and the birth of his daughter Blue Ivy. Is retirement from performing now in his plans? Most fans will be watching and listening to see if he introduces any new material. For right now, it would seem like spending time with his daughter is job number one. Nevertheless, the corporate sponsors are ready, the businesses are still in operation, and Jay Z still means business.


text:
Northern Mongolia is lush green mostly covered with high mountains, dense forests, crystal rivers and lakes, and often known as the home of the Tsaatan (ethnic minority who runs Reindeer farming in a most remote and rural area of the country)and the Shamans. The region is rich in wildlife and fish.
The most distinguishing features here in this part are the pristine Lake Huvsgul and the famous Darkhad valley. This part also represents one of the most direct and contemporary convergences of the ancient Shamanic and relatively modern Buddhist cultures of Mongolia. Moreover, northern Mongolia is still a home to the people from the old tribes Uriankhai, Darkhad and the Tsaatans known as the Reindeer Riders.
The snow-capped peaks of the imposing Altai Mountains, the highest reaching over 4000m above sea level, dominate the landscape of western Mongolia. This is one of the wettest region in the country, with countless lakes, glaciers, springs, streams dotted throughout the mountain and green valleys. It is spectacular summit, covered in glaciers, and the home of the snow leopard. The Altai Mountain which belongs to the province of Bayan Ulgii is particularly attractive to mountain and rock climbers, who come from all over the world to scale the heights of Tavan Bogd, the highest peak in Mongolia (4374m). There are around 35 glaciers from Tavan Bogd, including the 20 kilometers long Botanin Glacier. West of Tavan Bogd is the 12 kilometers long Perzevalski Glacier. There are Sergal and Dayan lakes are great opportunities hiking. Mongolia's largest ethnic minority, the Kazakhs, live in Bayan Ulgii province and continue to uphold their ancient traditions such as hunting with eagles and weaving intricate wall hangings.
The Eastern Mongolia, encompassing the Khan Hentii Mountain Range and Great Eastern Plains has a lot to offer for travelers. Almost totally uninhabited remote wilderness area of Khan Hentii Mountains, the historical places, that were mentioned in the 13th century "The Secret History of Mongols", including the birthplace of Chinggis Khaan, and the endless verdant grassland of the Eastern Plains.
The Eastern Mongolian Plains feature a miracle of verdant grasslands that extend as far as the eye can see as well as lakes, mineral springs and gently rolling hills. The steppes are home to rich wildlife dominated by thousands of white-tailed gazelle (Mongolian gazelle).
Traditional folk songs, blacksmith and silversmith skills, and handicrafts of Dariganga people, who inhabit the southern end of the plains, are famous throughout Mongolia
The Gobi is the most famous destination in Mongolia for all year round, some tourists says it is the "Hilight" of the trip. It is true let me introduce wonder of Gobi more…
Great Gobi became state protected area in 1976.It is possible to introduce only in Mongolian Gobi has special flora and fauna. The Gobi is a home to endangered animals like snow leopard, Gobi bear and wild camel.
The Gobi desert .. barren, mysterious, and surprising with a flair of romanticism.
Central Mongolia is beautiful, pristine and rich in wild species and has been keeping many important historical and cultural remains of different historical periods. Ancient capital of Mongol Empire called KharKhorum is located this part.The Khangai mountain range in central Mongolia is over 750km long with an average altitude of 2500-3000m. The cool, humid coniferous forests of this Eco region supports a high species diversity of flora and fauna.When you are driving between place to place you will see countless animals grazing without fence. Then they had a joke that the farmers of the most of the countries keep the animals inside barn or fence, but for Mongolians, the fence is to keep animals outside of it. The Central Mongolian trip will offer you both cultural and adventure tours. Highlights of this trip will be Mongolia's oldest Monastery ErdeneZuu Hiid and Takhi, seeing Mongolian Wild horses, and enjoying Terkh wite lake horse trekking to Khorgo Volcano.Relax in the hot spa to trump Water fall.


text:
A Healthcare Services Network
IMS has entered into a joint resolution with the United States Bureau of Prisons resolving the BOP's concerns regarding IMS's former association with the Hudson Group/ Cary Hudson. To resolve such concerns, IMS has taken remedial measures including a corporate reorganization, the implementation of a new Code of Business Conduct and Compliance Program, the appointment of its general counsel as its Ethics and Compliance Officer, and retention of an independent monitor.
Integrated Medical Solutions, LLC © 2013
home : employment : privacy policy : contact : site map


text:
Craft With Conscience
A weekly series of featured artist interviews discussing inspirations, design process, and being creative in the internet-age.
Arounna Khounnoraj of Bookhou
Arounna is a fibre artist living in Toronto. She also runs bookhou, a multidisciplinary studio that focuses on screen printing in the making of a variety of goods including bags and home decor items using natural materials. She also works with her husband John Booth in designing and making wood furniture and accessories.
Katherine Entis of Soft Century
Katherine Entis is a designer, fiber artist and founder of Soft Century out of Portland, Oregon. Influenced by memories of touch and sight Katherine's work acts as studies of material, color, and composition. Drawing from landscapes both real and imagined, her recent series of knit paintings are an exploration of color and texture that come together as a collection to tell a larger story.
Lacy Van Court of Die Trying, TX
Die Trying TX, headquartered in Austin, was founded by Lacy Van Court. Lacy comes from a dusty, long line of West Texas misfits and ranchers that have been in Texas just about as long as Texas has been around. Growing up she spent the summers on her Grandparents' ranch; where her Grandmother Billie, a Texas landscape painter, inspired a love of making things with her hands by teaching Lacy, among many other things, how to sew and paint. Lacy later went on to earn a BFA in painting from the The Maryland Institute College of Art. Her family history, those early summers, and her home state have always been at the heart of her work as an artist.
After working in a variety of creative fields and mediums, she was drawn to the art of chainstitch by its combination of craft, its deep roots in western American culture, and as a way to continue to express the themes important to her work. Using the same hand operated machines that were used to create traditional western wear, Die Trying TX offers a line of one of a kind pieces meant to be collected, loved and lived in.
Caitlin Cass
Caitlin Cass makes comics, drawings and counterfeit historical exhibits that folklorize historic failures and foretell grim futures. Often working under the moniker, The Great Moments in Western Civilization Cooperative, she questions the authority of traditional historical narratives by co-opting their power for her own devices. Caitlin draws and publishes a bimonthly comic periodical called The Great Moments in Western Civilization Postal Constituent. Her comics have also appeared in The Public and The Chicago Reader and online at The Nib. She has exhibited her drawings and counterfeit history exhibits nationally and internationally. Recent counterfeit historical exhibits include How to Fly in America (at Hallwalls Contemporary Art Center) and The Museum of Failure (which she has shown in Buffalo, Rochester and Washington, DC.) Caitlin lives and works in Buffalo, NY and teaches Art at Buffalo Seminary.
Julie Marriott
Julie is a painter and pattern designer living in San Diego, California. Her work focuses on bold floral arrangements full of color and expressive brush strokes. She shares her passion for art through acrylic workshops, and through creating paintings and patterns that bring joyful color into your home.
Cindy Hsu Zell
Cindy Zell is a multidisciplinary artist based in Los Angeles. Her latest collection of large-scale fiber work features material-driven sculptures that explore gravity's influence on form. Individual pieces serve as studies on curves, drape, weight, and movement, reinterpreting traditional techniques in rope-making. She also has a line of wall hangings and accessories called WKNDLA, which focuses on individually crafted brass pieces handmade with sustainability in mind.
Tasha Lewis
Tasha Lewis is a mixed-media sculptor with a wide ranging artistic practice that includes global collaborative street-art, book design, self-publishing, illustration based on literature, and a variety of hand-sewn sculptures. Lewis works with cyanotype, a historic photographic process also known as blueprints or sun prints, as well as found and dyed textiles. Her studio-work has recently begun to focus on the human figure through the lens of Classical Greek statues. She embellishes the surfaces of these sculptures with embroidery and beading seeking to evoke a "sea-change" of lost artifacts transformed by ocean-life. Lewis has forthcoming solo exhibitions at The Philadelphia Magic Gardens (September 2017) and the Parthenon Museum in Nashville, TN (January 2020). Signed first-edition copies of her book "Swarm the World" are available on Kickstarter now through November 19, 2017.
Sara Barnes / Brown Paper Bag
Sara Barnes is an embroiderer and freelance writer specializing in illustration, art, and craft. She has her MFA in Illustration Practice and is obsessed with finding the latest and greatest in the field, which she shares through her blog, Brown Paper Bag.
Laura Berger
Laura is a visual artist living and working in Chicago. Featuring figurative imagery and dreamlike, minimalistic environments, her current work is centered around themes of self understanding, interconnectedness, and our collective search for meaning. She has exhibited her paintings around the US and abroad, and also does editorial illustration work, murals, ceramic sculpture, and animation.
Rachel Edler
Rachel Edler, owner of Noble Kinfolk is a textile artist from Bristol currently residing in the bright lights of Berlin. She creates her textile works by using the technique, free motion embroidery. It was a technique she discovered whilst studying textiles in college when she was 17, and something she has done ever since. However, it was only when she moved to Berlin that it began to turn into something more than a hobby. Her passion for hoarding bright and colourful fabrics injects a flash of vibrance in her portraits, which are mostly of women in contemplative states, an ode to the busyness of life as a modern day woman, being pulled in different directions. Her favourite pieces to create are her commissioned portraits of people, she loves trying to capture people's individual characteristics in stitch.
Tara Galuska
Tara is a paper artist whose delicate and intricate miniature paper plant artworks explore interior spaces and the plant owners themselves. Born in Zimbabwe in 1984, Tara spent her early childhood in Zambia before moving to Australia. She now lives in Vancouver, Canada, with her husband and two cats (and many plants). Over the last two years Tara has built a thriving art practice and business and creates artworks for clients from all over the world. In addition, she works with select brands to create custom work for their projects including Urban Outfitters, The Land of Nod and last year she lent her paper engineering skills to a commercial for Tide.
Zemer Peled
Zemer Peled's work examines the beauty and brutality of the natural world. Her sculptural language is formed by her surrounding landscapes and nature, and engages with themes of memories, identity, and place. The association of porcelain with grace, refinement and civilization gets turned on itself when it is broken down into shards and the brutality of its jagged edges is juxtaposed with its insistent fragility. The material becomes both violent and beautiful, hard but breakable. When seen in the organic formations of Peled's structures, a whole for the shards is recreated, this time estranged from its original context of neatness, tradition and cultivation but nonetheless unified by an overall cohesiveness of movement and composition.
Defne Güntürkün
Defne Güntürkün is a textile design professional. She received her bachelor's and master of arts degrees at Mimar Sinan University of Fine Arts in Istanbul. Aside from her professional activities in designing fabric patterns as a freelancer, she has taught herself how to embroider in the past few years. This led to a leap forward in her pursuit of art and creation. Her long–term practical experience in mostly nature–inspired fabric design is reflected in her embroideries. She recently started a small business through her website where she makes her embroideries available for purchase. She has an arts studio in a historic district in downtown Istanbul, where she spends most of her time doing what she loves.
Marine Edith Crosta
London based French painter Marine Edith Crosta is best known for her miniature tondi depicting stormy seascapes. More than just another nautical themed painting, her Lost at Sea series addresses the notions of intimacy and introspection, enhanced by the small format and the locket like frame. A feeling also conveyed through her Wanderer paintings, gazing at the ocean, and more recently through her portraits, where the subject depicted from behind looks away from the viewer, creating a level of mystery and privacy unexpected in portraiture.
Katy Biele
Katy Biele is a Chilean Embroidery artist living in Victoria BC in Canada. The style she's developed is based on her South American background and everything that she has taken in while traveling. The result is a combination of textures, a lot of bright colors and a wide variety of stitching and painting techniques.
Libby Williams
Libby Williams is a painter and embroidery artist currently based in Luxembourg City. She moved from Tulsa, Oklahoma in 2016 to Luxembourg, where she now divides her time between making art, teaching English, and travelling as much as possible. In her work, she shifts back and forth between abstraction and representation, working with paint and embroidery, often combining the two. Her work explores the potential of color and shape to create expansive and beautifully complex spaces.
Laura Agusti
Laura is an illustrator living in the Sant Antoni neighborhood of Barcelona. She studied fine art, specializing in painting as well as interior and graphic design. After 4 years of working in an architectural study program, she decided to leave it all to draw. Her romantic lines evoke past times as her nostalgic imagery speaks towards the present. She is passionate about plants and animals, and it's reflected in her house and her work.
Jocelyn Gayle Krodman
Jocelyn is an artist living and working in Kingston, NY. She created her brand, PetitFelts, in 2011 and since then she has made it her goal to create high quality, unique needle felted pieces. She strives to make animals that spring to life through their expressions and whimsical humor. She puts lots of love into her work and above all else, she hopes that people can sense that when they come across her creations. She crafts each of her pieces by hand dying wool and using a technique called needle felting. The process involves tangling the fibers of wool with a barbed needle in order to create wool sculpture.
Ann Wood / Woodlucker
Woodlucker is a visual partnership and studio founded by Ann Wood and Dean Lucker after graduating from Minneapolis College of Art and Design. This partnership is based on both individual and collaborative practices. Ann has created artwork in many mediums—eggs shell mosaics, wood sculpture, embroidery, drawing and painting. Currently she is making plants, feathers and butterflies made of handmade paper with wire structures. She came to nature as a subject because it is universal. We pause to look at a flower, pick up a feather, touch a leaf or comment to a companion about a particular specimen. Nature's beauty is fleeting and ever changing in it's magnificence. Ann's artwork speaks to the notion that everything is temporary. Ann works from the real, not to duplicate but interpret nature's splendor. She tries to capture the variety and essence of the real but with the outcome being a heighten reality where the viewers stops to take a second glance.
Madriguera Workshop
Madriguera workshop is a creative workshops based on Galicia (Spain) that is passionate about design and crafts. The workshop was founded by Lydia de la Piñera and Luis Llamas in 2012, since then have been designing and making unique, artisan and creative pieces. They are makers of objects full of life. The process is entirely done by hand. Some of the pieces are hand-thrown on the throwing wheel in different kinds of clay. Their porcelain pieces are cast in plaster molds.
Teresa Lim
Teresa graduated from Lasalle College of the Arts with a First Class B.A. Honours in Fashion Design and Textiles. Her personal design philosophy is to fuse three of her interests together: Illustrations, Embroidery and Surface pattern design. Her designs seek to blur the lines and boundaries between being an illustrator and a textile designer. She gets inspired by themes revolving around gender and womanhood.
Raquel Martín
Raquel Martín is a freelance illustrator and artist from Barcelona, currently based in the beautiful and tiny island of Menorca. Often drawing from imagined scenes and landscapes, her work somehow creates a narrative through a uniquely minimalistic style that isn't only beautiful, but also really fun.
Jane's most in her element when immersed in creating textile art at her studio in Wellington, New Zealand. Her love of color and texture shines through in her contemporary hand-stitched artwork, designed to bring a little bit of happiness to people's homes. Over the past five years Jane's work has struck a chord with art lovers across America, who are looking for their own unique, handcrafted piece of New Zealand.
Lindsay works primarily with watercolor on paper, using color and form to create dreamlike narratives that echo folk and fairy tales that we vaguely remember from childhood. Whimsical and dark characters exist in familiar landscapes, playing out scenes from stories with no beginning, middle or end. And where the moral might be lost, switched, blurred or even just completely missing.
To just call Danielle Clough a fiber artist is a bit of an over simplification. While much of her work consists of embroidery techniques in various forms, she's also established herself as a photographer and designer. Her embroideries are not only interesting for their compositional techniques, but also for the various materials that support her stitching, such as tennis rackets and chainlink fences. Inspired by the Cape Town street art and music scene, Danielle's work truly modernizes a traditional craft to make it something totally unique and her own.
Sara Boccaccini Meadows is a textile designer and illustrator, originally from the north of England. She takes inspiration from nature and the tiny details in her everyday surroundings to create unique and quirky prints and illustrations. She works with a variety of medias including watercolor, gouache, markers and fine line pens and starts her design process by making small studies in her sketchbook or journal.
Nalani Gloor is a fiber artist and interior architect based in New Zealand. She studied Interior Architecture and Design at the Academy of Art in San Francisco, before completing her Bachelor of Design majoring in Interior Architecture at Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne, Australia. She learnt her macramé practice from her mother and started Knotty Bloom as a side business when she moved to New Zealand. With a mission to create honestly made and lasting products, that strive to embody a sense of comfort, care and visual aesthetics.
Her work explores psychological landscapes, illuminating thoughts left unspoken. she create tiny worlds in thread to capture elusive yet persistent inner voices. Literary snippets, memories, personal mythologies, and art historical references inform the imagery; fused together, these influences explore relationships, domesticity and self-perception. Symbolism and allegory lay bare dynamics of aspiration and limitation, expectation and loss, belonging and alienation, truth and illusion.
Ellie works predominantly on a vintage freehand embroidery machine, she also trained at Cordwainers, specialising in the pattern cutting and construction of leather accessories. Ellie is currently focusing on producing bespoke embroidered commissions and small limited edition batches. She works collaboratively with other designers and brands while steadily building her own collection of embroidered patches these can be found in Wolf and Gypsy Vintage and online at Ellie Mac Embroidery Shop.
Mar is a paper artist working out of the Gràcia neighborhood of Barcelona, Spain. Meticulously cutting paper into miniature 3-dimensional forms, she creates entire scenes and landscapes that somehow captivate the imagination but fit into the palm of your hand. Her work seamlessly straddles the line between craft and fine art, with reference to film and popular culture, it can be cute and clever, but always delicate and beautiful.
Emillie is a self-taught illustrator based in England. After completing her studies at University in 2015 she pursued a creative career in Embroidery, which she fell in love with during her 2nd year of study. After finding success through the social media platform Instagram, she has been able to embroider an assortment of pet portraits and woodland animals full-time. Emillie hopes to expand her business by embroidering people in the future, hosting workshops & taking part in fairs & exhibitions.
Sarah is a illustrator and textile designer living in the creative hub of the inner northern suburbs of Melbourne. She works mainly with gouache on paper and has been painting for as long as she has been able to hold a brush. Sarah's work focusses on close observation of the everyday stuff around her. Lush colour give her paintings an otherworldly feeling, that seeks to draw the viewer in, so they can calmly observe as well.
Allyson's work explores the relationship between traditional methods and contemporary design. With each piece, and each new idea, her goal is to express a simple concept of good design by breaking down the design elements; color, shape, texture, space, and form. With this process, she is creating work to push beyond the realm of traditional craft making, with the ultimate goal of contributing a unique and lasting perspective in contemporary Fibre Arts.
Tessa is a fiber artist based out of Asbury Park, NJ. Using vibrant colors and expressive stitching her work seamlessly crosses back and forth between fine art, craft, and fashion. Often working from observation, Tessa reinvigorates an old world craft with rustic iconography, floral patterns, and plant design into something unique and modern.
After graduating from Savannah College of Art and Design with an Illustration major / painting minor, she started her first job with Carter's/Osh-Gosh kids clothing as a technical/creative artist in Atlanta. After 4 years, she gave in to wanderlust and moved to San Diego and found her place with Free People in visual display/creative merchandising. She was able to work with URBN Inc. where she learned the value of compelling creativity in a brand. Constant soul searching started to eat away at her and she jumped. Jenny has grown Living Pattern as a way to connect herself and her audience to the still delicateness of nature and to themselves. For her, it is a learning process that changes day by day.
The Crafter's Box delivers hands-on workshops in collaboration with experienced artists to makers all over the world. The Crafter's Box pairs monthly online workshops with a thoughtfully sourced box of tools & materials shipped to makers so they can learn more about and dive right into crafting techniques such as block printing, embroidery, weaving, leather working and ceramics.
Bodil Jane is an illustrator from Amsterdam, the Netherlands. She graduated with honors from Willem de Kooning Academy in Rotterdam, specializing in illustration (2014). Bodil Jane loves to illustrate food, recipes, animals, fashion, interiors, plants, packaging and maps. All of her illustrations include hand made elements and digital techniques. Bodil Jane's clients include Wrap Magazine, Red Cap Cards, Unicef, Chronicle Books, and Marks & Spencer, among many others. She is represented by the London based illustration agency Folio Art.
Brannon Addison an artist that specializes in hand embroidery. While pursuing a career in education and nonprofit communications, she turned to drawing and painting as a creative outlet, which resulted in the launch of a stationery line in 2011. Following an ankle injury in 2014, she taught herself how to embroider and fell in love with needlework. Brannon releases monthly collections of her framed embroidery and has extended her work into pillows, pins, and clothing as well.
My inspiration for the Craft with conscience series:
'Craft With Conscience' began in early 2016 as a weekly Instagram series dedicated to sharing the work of other creatives and as a platform to openly discuss certain aspects of ethical art-making and consuming in the age of the internet and social media.
This series arose out of my own frustrations related to seeing my work constantly copied stitch-for-stitch, sold without permission, and credited to other people. Rather than wallowing in unproductive negative emotions, I wanted to find a way to bring this common issue to light in a positive way. My solution was to share the work of artists, crafters, designers, and makers who I greatly admire for their originality and dedication. Initially, I shared work similar in materials or subject matter to my own, having heard the argument, "There are only so many ways to stitch plants, I'm not copying you..." one too many times. The truth is, no matter what the medium or subject, every artist from hobby crafter to professional painter has their own perspective and voice. It takes effort to develop one's visual vocabulary and it can be disheartening when your's is taken and misused by other individuals and sometimes larger companies.
All that being said, now is an incredible time for working artists because of the vast resources of the internet including sources of inspiration, the ability to reach a large and global audience, and as a community building tool. As you may know, I love sharing my work on Instagram and following other makers. It's a wonderful way to connect with other artists, be inspired, and feel supported, but we all need to be aware of how we use these resources and what effect it may have on others.
Since the start of 2016, 'Craft With Conscience' has grown and evolved just like any other creative pursuit and has recently expanded to include short interviews with featured artists. I've asked participating artists a series of questions about their studio process, sources of inspiration, and how image-sharing sites like Instagram and Pinterest influence and affect them. I hope you read on to see what they have to say!
craft with conscience submissions:
Do you think you are a good fit for the Craft With Conscience interview series? If so, please fill out the form below. I can't wait to learn more about your work!
*Please note that submitting this form does not guarantee a feature. Thank you.
© Sarah K. Benning 2016


text:
We're Back!
We're Back!! Yes that's right, after a long hiatus from travel blogging… The Adventurers has Returned! Over the past 2 years we've had many adventures but due to working full-time, raising a family and each of us running our own separate blogs… well… let's just say we had to push this venture aside for a little while.
So what have we been up to? We are excited to share with you that we just returned from our greatest adventure yet… our wedding! But not just your average run-of-the-mill wedding. (We're the Adventurers after all) We planned an epic destination wedding and an incredibly familymoon (a honeymoon where the kids are included in all of the festivities). Naturally we're going to fill you in on all of the details in some upcoming posts but here's a little teaser photo from our wedding day!
As you can tell it was absolutely amazing! We plan to share our experiences from all throughout Florida which began in Tampa and ended in Fort Lauderdale, so stay tuned! We also have a trip coming up that we like to call "The Complete New York Experience in One Day!" We'll also revisit some past adventures like our "Michigan Fall Color & Lighthouse Tour" as well as our "Cold Day in Toronto".
So be sure to sign up for our mailing list, or follow us on social media so you don't miss out!


text:
This is the perfect dessert, but it is so healthy and guilt-free that you could have this for breakfast or even as an afternoon snack to banish your sweet tooth. It is naturally sweetened with dates and banana, and packed with protein and healthy fats. Cinnamon does not only add a wonderful flavour and richness to this dessert, but it is also great for helping to stabilise blood sugar levels.
Tag Archives: dessert
My day on a plate
If you're a regular follower of NYTD you probably would've noticed that I haven't posted on the blog for a while. There is a good reason for it, I promise! You see, there is a bun in the oven. The kind that takes 9 months to cook up and leaves you feeling exhausted, nauseated and gagging at foods you used to love. Naturally, this has affected my normal way of eating and zeal for all things healthy and nutritious.
Healthy Hummingbird Cake
I love makeovers. Before and after photos of people who lost weight, renovated their home got a new haircut. It's so fun to share in the transformation. But the best makeover of all is when you can take one of your favourite unhealthy recipes and make it healthy! But hopefully in this case, you WON'T be able to taste the difference between before (unhealthy) and after (healthy) – I couldn't!
All you get here is a 100% satisfying piece of cake – dense, moist, and chewy. This is packed to the brim with good-for-you ingredients and filling too – so you won't be tempted to have a second slice.
Healthier Malva Pudding
One of my most precious memories as a little girl was coming home from church, the house filled with aromas of the Sunday roast my mum had put in the oven that morning. The whole family sitting down for a long lunch with lots of laughter and jokes, us kids playing under the table and making fun of the mung beans in mum's salad (little did I know about their nutritional value). The moment we were all waiting for finally came at the end of lunch and mum would reveal a perfectly baked Malva pudding from the oven. We could hardly wait for her to evenly divide it so that everyone had their fair share, and then of course with a big scoop of ice cream on top. Back then, you didn't have dessert every night, you had a treat once a week. The desserts weren't low fat, sugar-free, or gluten-free but man did they taste good!
Every now and then I will have a craving for this kind of pudding. If you're South African (like me) or if you have any South African friends, I am sure they would've told you about this pudding before. It really is heavenly in taste, but unfortunately being laden with sugar, butter and cream, not so heavenly for your health. So here is my best recreation of a healthier version. Remember that any dessert, whether healthy or unhealthy, is still a treat and should only be enjoyed occasionally.


text:
Growing up is a complicated process, fraught with memories, both good and bad, of pivotal learning experiences. This is one of my most heartfelt memories, first published on hungry poodle in 2009: the many hours I spent sitting at the Woolworth lunch counter.
My best friend in 1962 was Kathy McCullough. Kathy had the most outrageous carrot-colored hair that required orange-juice-can rollers to tame. My hair was very short and brown. We didn't look very much alike except for one obvious feature–we were both "chubby".
On hot summer days we would meet up at my house and plan a diet. We were always planning diets. Most of the other girls in our class weren't chubby, so unbeknownst to us, we were pre-teen diet pioneers.
If kids wanted to go anywhere in 1962, we had to walk or ride our bikes. Kathy and I were not bikers. But despite our aversion to exercise, we regularly walked across the fields behind my house to the Woolworth's, where we ensconced ourselves at the lunch counter.
We spent many collective hours at that counter planning an all-out assault on our weight. The planning day was always the best, because we celebrated "going on a diet" with a Woolworth's banana split. This pre-diet treat was our last hurrah before diet abstinence. We would sit there, thoughtfully spooning bites of ice cream into our mouths as we chatted in the most sincere fashion about what we were going to eat on our diet beginning the next day.
Forty odd years later Kathy remembers us sitting at the same counter the day after our diet began, somberly sipping glasses of iced tea from straws. I have no recollection of the iced tea days. I think I blocked it out. I only remember banana splits. Lots of them. We went on a new diet almost every week, and of course, we had to make plans.


text:
Hotels in Aspin-Aure
Search for Aspin-Aure Hotels
Get Secret Prices on selected hotels
These prices aren't available to everyone.
Best Aspin-Aure Hotels
Aspin-Aure overviewAspin-Aure is known for its parks. Spend a relaxing day at Col d'Aspin and Pic du Midi de Bigorre when the weather is nice. Don't miss your chance to see attractions like Eagles of Aure and Church of Saint Exupere. Aspin-Aure is an inviting destination that has something for everyone.
Where to stay in Aspin-AureWhether you're planning to stay for a night or for the week, the area around Aspin-Aure has accommodations to fit every need. Search for hotels in Aspin-Aure with Hotels.com by checking our online maps. These display the areas and neighbourhoods around all Aspin-Aure hotels so you can see how close you are from landmarks and attractions, and then refine your search within the larger area. The best Aspin-Aure hotel deals are here with our lowest price guarantee.
How to get to Aspin-AureFly in to Lourdes (LDE-Tarbes - Lourdes - Pyrenees Intl.), 23.8 mi (38.3 km) from central Aspin-Aure. Toulouse (TLS-Blagnac) is the next closest major airport, 71.2 mi (114.6 km) away.
What to see around Aspin-AureIt's notable for its parks and favourite places for nature lovers that include:
- • Col d'Aspin
- • Pic du Midi de Bigorre
- • Col de Tourmalet
- • Col de Peyresourde
- • Caves of Gargas
- • Eagles of Aure
- • Church of Saint Exupere
- • Church of Cadeac
- • Pene-Taillade Chapel
- • Cadeac Watchtower
When to visit Aspin-AureIf you're starting to plan your trip, you might be wondering when the best time to visit is. Here are the seasonal trends to help you decide when to go:
Seasonal temperatures
- January-March: 14°C day, 1°C night
- April-June: 23°C day, 5°C night
- July-September: 25°C day, 11°C night
- October-December: 21°C day, 2°C night
- January-March: 4 cm
- April-June: 8 cm
- July-September: 7 cm
- October-December: 6 cm


text:
This is the first of a series of articles that will lay a foundation for dividend growth investing.
Each article will present one point, one lesson.
Each will be like a brick in a foundation. When we have enough bricks, we'll have our foundation for why you may want to consider a dividend growth investing strategy.
I want to state at the beginning that I view dividend growth investing as simply an unemotional strategy to achieve certain investment goals.
I know that some people get emotional about different investment strategies, both positively and negatively, becoming almost religious in their intensity.
I'm not like that.
I view investing as a business, and so I take a businesslike approach to it.
That means heavy reliance on facts ("friendly facts"), logical analysis, and intelligent conclusions.
That does not mean that there is no subjectivity. In dividend growth investing, as in life itself, judgments must be made when there are no absolute facts.
My approach to making investment judgments is similar to what I do at the poker table. I try to use whatever information is available to tilt the odds in my favor.
If I can't be 100% sure about something, perhaps I can be 75% sure. That's better than a coin flip, and much better than a hot tip. This "odds-on" approach is precisely why I like dividend growth stocks.
The first brick in the foundation of dividend growth investing is to understand what dividends are.
Dividends are distributions by a corporation to its owners.
Usually, what is distributed is money… cash. Occasionally, dividends are paid in shares rather than cash.
Here's how it happens…
A company's management will propose the payment of a dividend to its board of directors. If the board approves, a public announcement will be made.
The announcement will specify three things:
- the amount of the dividend;
- the record date, meaning the date on which a shareholder must be registered on the company's records to receive the dividend; and
- the payment date.
Here's what a typical dividend announcement looks like. It came on February 7, 2013 from Hasbro (HAS), a dividend growth stock that I own:
"Hasbro's Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.40 per common share. This represents an increase of $0.04 per share, or 11%, from the previous quarterly dividend of $0.36 per common share. The dividend will be payable on May 15, 2013 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 1, 2013."
We can learn a lot from this little announcement…
The Amount of the Dividend — Hasbro will raise its dividend from $.36 per share to $.40 per share. This means that if you currently own 100 shares of Hasbro, instead of collecting the $36 that was distributed last time you will collect $40 with the new payout. That's an 11 percent increase from last time.
As you might guess, dividend growth investing places a lot of emphasis on companies that regularly raise their dividends. In fact, I ONLY invest in stocks that have increased their dividends for at least five years in a row. In future lessons, I'll explain why.
The Frequency of the Dividend — Hasbro pays its dividends quarterly. This is quite common (but not universal) for U.S. companies. Some companies pay dividends monthly, while others (especially overseas companies) pay semi-annually or annually.
The Record Date — In its announcement, Hasbro establishes a record date of May 1, 2013. This is the day that you must be in the company's books as the owner of record in order to receive the dividend. Under stock exchange rules, trades must clear within three business days of the order's execution. Therefore, to ensure that you're in the record books in time to receive the dividend, you need to buy the stock at least three business days before the record date. In this example, three business days before May 1, 2013 would be April 26, 2013 (or earlier).
The Payment Date — Quite a bit of time can pass between the declaration of a dividend and its payment. Hasbro's press release was issued in early February. It establishes a payment date of May 15. So more than three months will pass between the announcement of the dividend and its payment. There is no uniformity to how much time may pass between the declaration and the payment. Sometimes it is just a week or two, while other times, as in this example, it's two or three months.
An important date that's not mentioned in this announcement, but that you certainly want to pay attention to, is the Ex Dividend Date. That's because the ex dividend date determines who gets the next dividend. For example…
- If you buy on or after the ex dividend date, you will not receive the next dividend.
- If you sell before the ex dividend date, you will not receive the next dividend.
- If you sell on the ex dividend date, you (not the buyer) will receive the dividend, even though you no longer own the stock by the time the payout date rolls around.
As you can see, the ex date (as it is often called) is two business days back from the record date. It is the day after the last date that you can buy the stock in time to receive the dividend. Starting on that date, the stock trades without the right to receive the upcoming dividend ("ex" means "without").
If you're purchasing or selling a stock near the record date specified in the declaration, it's worthwhile to double check the ex dividend date to make sure you're eligible to collect the next dividend.
A stock's ex dividend date can be easily found on free financial sites like Yahoo! Finance.
Coming Up Next…
That completes this first lesson in dividend growth investing. Now we know what a dividend is. There's a lot more to learn about dividends, but this gives you the first brick in the foundation.
In upcoming articles, we'll explore subjects such as why companies declare dividends… how they determine how much to distribute… and a whole lot about dividend growth.
I look forward to writing this series. It will give me the opportunity to return to basic concepts, the blocking and tackling of the stock investment strategy that I follow.
That will be good for me, and I hope that you, the readers, will find it helpful and educational in your journey toward generating a lifetime of safe, steadily-rising dividends.
Dave Van Knapp


text:
Traveling Luck for Skyline Ranch Resort, Virginia, United States
Where is Skyline Ranch Resort?What's around Skyline Ranch Resort?
Wikipedia near Skyline Ranch Resort
Where to stay near Skyline Ranch Resort
The timezone in Skyline Ranch Resort is America/Iqaluit
Sunrise at 08:27 and Sunset at 18:21. It's Dark
Latitude. 38.9050°, Longitude. -78.2903°
Weather near Skyline Ranch Resort; Report from Winchester Regional, VA 32.9km away
Weather :
Temperature: 11°C / 52°F
Wind: 5.8km/h Southwest
Cloud: Scattered at 5500ft Solid Overcast at 6500ft
Weather :
Temperature: 11°C / 52°F
Wind: 5.8km/h Southwest
Cloud: Scattered at 5500ft Solid Overcast at 6500ft
Satellite map around Skyline Ranch Resort
Loading map of Skyline Ranch Resort and it's surroudings
Geographic features & Photographs around Skyline Ranch Resort, in Virginia, United States
- Local Feature;
- A Nearby feature worthy of being marked on a map..
- Skyline Ranch Resort (0km)
- Burkes Tree Farm (1km)
- Fairhaven (2km)
- Bennett Chapel (2.4km)
- Deerpoint Campground (3.6km)
- Mangens Farm (4.4km)
- McCoys Ford (4.7km)
- Elizabeth Furnace (5.1km)
- Wakeman Mill (5.6km)
- Karo Landing (6km)
- Woodcliff (6.1km)
- Virginia Fish Cultural Station (6.2km)
- Fort Valley Overlook (6.2km)
- Buzzard Rock Overlook (6.3km)
- Shenandoah Valley Overlook (7km)
- populated place;
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work.
- Royal View Estates (1.9km)
- Karo (6km)
- Bethel (6.1km)
- Merrymount (6.1km)
- Mineral Springs (6.5km)
- Dungadin Heights (6.7km)
- Elwood Acres (6.8km)
- Highland Park (6.9km)
- Grandview Estates (7km)
- Limeton (7km)
- church;
- a building for public Christian worship.
- Asbury Church (5.6km)
- Rivermont Church (6.1km)
- Rivermont United Methodist Church (6.1km)
- Bethel Church (6.2km)
- Bethel Assembly of God Church (6.3km)
- Valley Road Baptist Church (6.4km)
- mountain;
- an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more.
- High Peak (3.8km)
- Buzzard Rock (5.1km)
- Richardson Knob (6.5km)
- Catlett Mountain (6.5km)
- Allens Mountain (6.9km)
- stream;
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land.
- Dry Run (4.3km)
- Stokes Branch (4.4km)
- Dry Run (5.2km)
- Gooney Run (6km)
- Flint Run (6.2km)
Accommodation around Skyline Ranch Resort
- cemetery;
- a burial place or ground.
- Bennetts Chapel Cemetery (2.5km)
- Hall Cemetery (6km)
- The Ramey Graveyard (6.2km)
- Richardson Cemetery (7.1km)
- trail;
- a path, track, or route used by pedestrians, animals, or off-road vehicles.
- Shawl Gap Trail (2.2km)
- Passage Creek For Trail (4.8km)
- Bear Wallow Trail (6.9km)
- school;
- building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place.
- Otterburn School (1.6km)
- Asbury School (historical) (5.4km)
- valley;
- an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream.
- Fort Valley (5.5km)
- Page Valley (6.2km)
- airport;
- a place where aircraft regularly land and take off, with runways, navigational aids, and major facilities for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo.
- rapids;
- a turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed.
- Kings Eddy (5.3km)
- gap;
- a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation.
- Shawl Gap (3.6km)
- administrative division;
- an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level.
- Fork Magisterial District (1.7km)
- cape;
- a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction.
- Point, The (4.2km)
- bay;
- a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf.
- Blue Hole (5.7km)
- reservoir(s);
- an artificial pond or lake.
- Loch Linden Lake (6.4km)
- dam;
- a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water.
- Loch Linden Dam (6.4km)
- park;
- an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation.
Wikipedia entries close to
Skyline Ranch Resort
- Signal Mountain mountain mountain k
- Front Royal, Virginia city city o
- Strasburg, Virginia city city o
- Battle of Cedar Creek landmark military
- Meadow Mills, Virginia city city o
- Middletown, Virginia city city o
- Toms Brook, Virginia city city o
- Ridings Mill, Virginia city city o
- Klines Mill, Virginia city city o
- Vaucluse, Virginia city city o
- Woodstock, Virginia city city o
- Marlboro, Virginia city city o
- Stone Bridge, Virginia city city o
- Stephens City, Virginia city city o
- Greenway Court, Virginia city city o
- Double Tollgate, Virginia city city o
Airports close to Skyline Ranch Resort
Washington dulles international(IAD), Washington, Usa (88.5km)
Quantico mcaf(NYG), Quantico, Usa (118.2km)
Ronald reagan washington national(DCA), Washington, Usa (132.9km)
Andrews afb(ADW), Camp springs, Usa (151.4km)
Elkins randolph co jennings randolph(EKN), Elkins, Usa (165.9km)
Airfields or small airports close to Skyline Ranch Resort
Tipton, Fort meade, Usa (163.6km)
Photos provided by Panoramio are under the copyright of their owners.


text:
Asian Century?. East Asia's pre-1997 high growth. Overview of East Asia's Growth. Average growth rate higher than those of any other region in the world Superior performance of the eastern half of Asia Japan, South Korea China's mainland, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author.While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server.
East Asia's pre-1997 high growth
Low High
India, Philippines Japan, Taiwan
Intent (weak) (strong)
U.S., U.K Hong Kong
Low (minimalist) (market driven)


text:
Mum Veggie + Coffee + Sweet is a cute vegetarian café, offering healthy and delicious food to South-siders in the ever-burgeoning area of Wong Chuk Hang. Prices at Mum are as refreshing as the food, with main courses around $50-70 and desserts around $25.
Mum Veggie + Coffee + Sweet
G07, G/F, One Island South, Wong Chuk Hang, Aberdeen, 2 Heung Yip Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong
2115 3348
Has this business closed down or moved? Need to tell us something we should add to our writeup? Let us know by hitting the feedback button below!Feedback


text:
Picture: Dannii Minogue The official launch party of the Rosemount Australian Fashion Week - Day 1 Sydney, Australia - 28.04.08
Single singer Dannii Minogue is plotting to break up Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt - so she can pave the way for romance with the Fight Club hunk. Minogue - currently a judge on British TV talent show The X Factor - is on the hunt for a boyfriend, and names Pitt as her ideal man. And she's refusing to let his high-profile romance with Jolie impede her pursuit of happiness. She says, "I want to break up Angelina and Brad - he's still the pin-up boy for me. He looks so good. "I'm dating at the moment, which is good. There's no one in particular at this stage. I'd like there to be, but I'm having fun right now."


text:
All over the world, Cinema and Television are considered quintessential expressions of culture. There was a time, when the two media attempted to express the local manifestations and operations of particular cultures, but nowadays, with the spread of visual culture (particularly cinema and television) they also reflect a global perspective wherever this fits in. Their advancement, therefore, has to accommodate both local and global needs.
To take our cinema and television forward, media professionals have to work hand in hand with cultural activists, academics and people with a high degree of cultural orientation. Institutions specializing in media studies can play an important role in bringing them together and help them work for the common goal of advancing our cinema and television and take them to audiences beyond our borders. Bangladesh Film & Television Academy (BFTA) envisions becoming such an institution. BFTA's core strength lies in the collective experience of its teachers, instructors and facilitators who have worked in the two media for a long time and have contributed to the development and continuous improvement of the languages of cinema and television. With the instructions and hands down training provided by the teachers and instructors, the learners will be able to prepare themselves to work at the highest levels in the two media.
Learning and application are deeply interrelated which BFTA will strive to provide the learners. To ensure a proper working environment, BFTA will make the classrooms interactive with the participation of experts in many different fields who will instil in the learners a high degree of competence. Thus, they will be in a position to take Bangladeshi cinema and television to newer heights and to a global audience.


text:
How Does PayPal to….
- November 13, 2014
- 0
PayPal is a service created to simplify payments on the Internet. It enables individuals and businesses to transfer money online without giving your credit card number or contact details of the bank account. To use it, simply log on to its website and open an account. At no cost and without restrictions on deposit.
At this point you might be wondering: How does Paypal? And above all, how to get income from the activity? The answer is simple. They are applied in commissions on each transaction, but of this I will a little 'later.
Now let's see how to sign up to PayPal and open an account online. The only requirements to complete this procedure have a credit card (including battery), and the completion of at least 18 years of age. The steps to be taken are as follows: once you have connected to the home page of the service click on the Join button and choose the type of account to open.
- PayPal for you – count 'to individuals with all the basic functions to make and take payments online.
- PayPal for your business – the bill for companies and owners of VAT has multiple user access up to 20 people and allows you to make mass payments.
After selecting one of the two accounts (by clicking on the Start Now button) fill out the registration form to PayPal and click on the Accept button and create account to complete the transaction.
Perfect, now you are a PayPal account holder. But be careful, because it is one thing to "half service" with some features locked and a very low roof for money transfers. To unlock all the features of the service you must verify your identity by associating a credit card account.
Login to your online account and then select the Add or Remove paper from the Profile menu. On the page that opens, click the Add button and enter the card data on your credit card. Then back on the front page of the account and click on the entry check my paypal account which is located on the Overview page.
Now select the card you want associated with your PayPal account and click on Continue. You will be charged € 1.50 and temporarily card statement there is a unique 4-digit number preceded by the word "PAYPAL" or "PP".
To complete the verification of your identity, log in to your PayPal account, click on the item check my PayPal account present on the Overview page and enter the code that you are getting credit card statement.
You can also link your PayPal account to a bank account. How? Select the Add or Remove bank account from the Profile menu, and then click the Add button and type in the coordinates of the C / C.
Will be deposited into your account two small sums of between 0.01 and 0.99 euro. Check therefore the statement of the C / C and identifies the two credits, then back in the Add or Remove bank account from PayPal, click on the Update button and enter the amounts of the two credits received. Easy, is not it?
At this point you are an account holder authenticated no limits on transfers and has no function "castrated". So tell me: are you ready to find out how PayPal works practically?
Let's start from the payment of goods and services purchased online. PayPal is officially supported by a wide range of online stores and Internet sites, the first of which eBay acquired the property in 2002, transforming the service into the default payment method for its auctions.
On sites that directly support PayPal is possible to complete payments by simply clicking on the button with the logo of the service and by entering the password for your account, that's all!
If you have to pay money to someone you have to connect to the home page of PayPal, select Send money from the service menu and enter the email address of the payment recipient. To underline the fact that in the absence of funds from your PayPal account service will automatically take the money from the card associated with the account.
As for the charges for payments, sending money in the euro area is free if you transfer funds between two PayPal accounts. If you send money with a card attached to the service are charged EUR 0.35 plus a fee of up to 3.4% of the transaction value. To transfer money out of the euro zone is applied, a fee of 0.4 to 1.8% if you use your PayPal account or up to 5.2% plus 0.35 € if you use your credit card.
To request payments on PayPal just tell the other party your email address (the one associated with the account), and to solicit a pending payment must select Request money from the home page of the service. You can read more in my post on how to receive a payment on PayPal.
The fees charged for the sale of goods or services via PayPal amounted to 3.4% max + 0,35 € for the euro area and the value of the rate for currency conversions and international payments provided by PayPal for the rest of the world.
Of course you can also transfer money on your PayPal account yourself, pouring it on the current account or the credit card associated with your account. Simply select the items Transfer money to the bank account Transfer money on the card and on the menu Fetch.
If you wish to deposit money from your bank account to your PayPal account you must select Reload and run a bank account to PayPal using the instructions that will be provided by the service.
Finally I would like to tell you about the systems of protection provided by PayPal for buyers and sellers. These security measures in place to receive repayments in the event of default on the part of those who sell or buy a tangible asset (intangible assets are not covered).
You can request a refund in the event that an item purchased through PayPal does not correspond to the description given by the seller or does not arrive at its destination. The complaint must be made within 45 days from payment.
The protection covers PayPal also sellers from all claims, chargebacks and reversals in the event of unauthorized payments and non-delivery of items. More details are available on the website of PayPal.


text: Who doesn't love the Beatles? Their music is simply timeless. Forty years after they "made it big" the world is still listening to their songs. Unbelievable. And they've made a ton of money along the way too. A TON of money. I always thought that the money was just a by-product of what they did. I saw them as anti-war, anti-establishment, and anti-money. Then I ran into this quote. It's from Paul McCartney and is found on page 28 of the summer issue of Success magazine. Paul is quoted as saying: The Beatles were anti-materialistic? That's a myth. John and... Read more →


text:
RANGERS winger Fraser Aird believes that Premiership opponents Kilmarnock will still feel fear when they come to Ibrox tomorrow – even if recent results for Ally McCoist's men suggest otherwise.
Then again, perhaps the 19-year-old is hoping that will be the case. With the revenue from a cup run absolutely vital for the financially-challenged Glasgow club, anything other than a home win is unthinkable – although a replay would, of course, generate even more income.
The teams meet in the fourth round of the William Hill Scottish Cup in a lunchtime kick-off – but a combination of live TV coverage plus increasing discontent among the home support means that a full house is unlikely.
Aird, though, argues that Kilmarnock, who have lost their last four Premiership matches, will not relish the prospect of facing Rangers.
He said: "I wouldn't say that Kilmarnock will be intimidated because they'll have been used to playing Rangers at Ibrox but I think that, in a sense, everyone has a wee bit of fear when they come to play us at home.
"Kilmarnock were doing well at the start of the season but they haven't been at their best recently. They're a good side and they'll feel – just as we do – that they have a chance of winning. It should be a good game."
However, the idea that opponents tremble at the prospect of facing McCoist's side in their own back yard does not stack up.
Since rebranding in 2012, following the financial collapse of the old club, Rangers have lost at home to Annan, Peterhead, Queen of the South, Inverness Caley Thistle, Dundee United, Hearts and Hibernian.
• Subscribe to our daily newsletter (requires registration) and get the latest news, sport and business headlines delivered to your inbox every morning
• You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Google +
Just two weeks ago they were held to a draw in Govan by part-timers Alloa Athletic, currently third from bottom of the Championship.
Having followed that draw with a defeat by Hearts at Tynecastle, Aird realises that there will be no hiding place if Rangers fail once again against Killie. He said: "Drawing against Alloa and losing to Hearts clearly wasn't what we wanted but we have another chance to prove ourselves this weekend and I'm positive that we can go out and do just that.
"We haven't had a squad meeting or anything. The boys know that we need to do better after two bad results.
"That's what happens in football and we won't have a better chance to put things right than on Sunday, when we have another big game against Premiership opposition.
"Hopefully, we can put on a good performance and get the result we need. There's no sense of backs being against the wall – everyone just wants to get out there and prove themselves against a team from the top division.
"When you've had a bad result then you can't wait for the next game so we're all looking forward to facing Kilmarnock.
"We've beaten two Premiership clubs already this season and we're looking to make that three."
Manager McCoist has been on the receiving end of abuse from disgruntled Rangers supporters but Aird insists that the players are behind him.
He said: "The manager has to pick a team and they have to go and perform for him. He has a belief in us and, obviously, we believe in him. At the end of the day, we're all in this together.
"Everyone in this squad gives it their best shot every single week – that's why we're at a big club like Rangers.
"He'll make sure that we're all up for this big game on Sunday."
In the wake of the defeat which left them lying nine points behind league leaders Hearts, former player John Brown attacked senior members of McCoist's squad in captain Lee McCulloch, Kris Boyd and Kenny Miller.
But Aird says Brown was wrong to question their commitment to the cause.
He said: "That's obviously his view but they go out there and try to do the best they can. Hopefully, they can do that on Sunday and we'll get the victory."
Rangers will be without Steven Smith through suspension tomorrow, as a consequence of the first-half dismissal which proved to be the pivotal moment of the match at Tynecastle last weekend.
Aird said: "Steven apologised for his red card in the dressing room at Tynecastle but that's the sort of thing that happens. You get red cards and you just have to get on with it. It's not really in Steven's nature to do something like that – it was just a one-off thing."
However, Smith's absence could open the door for Aird's first start since October, after recovering from a torn thigh muscle.
He said: "I played the full 90 minutes against Dundee United's Under-20s during the week. That was my first game for five weeks and now I'm looking forward to being in the squad at the weekend. It's been frustrating. Injuries are the worst thing in football but I've worked hard to get back."
• Ally McCoist: Rangers aren't scared of Hearts
• Rangers: Jon Daly accuses Hearts of conning ref
• Download your free 30-day trial for our iPad, Android and Kindle apps
• Keep up to date with all aspects of Scottish life with The Scotsman iPhone app, completely free to download and use


text:
Valentino Rossi, nine times world champion, 302 race starts, 61 pole positions, 112 wins and 5418 points accumulated since he began in the world class in 1996. There is no denying the achievements he has made over the 20 seasons he has competed in and how he has well and truly earned the title of one of the greatest riders in the world.
The 37-year-old has brought a lot to and done a lot for the sport. Whether people are a fan of 'The Doctor' or not, he sells Moto GP! His personality attracted fans' attention from the start of his career. He has dominated the sport since the millennium winning on the 500cc before taking the first Moto GP title in 2002. After all this time he is still up there amongst the front runners using his experience and knowledge to push the other riders and contesting for the win.
The number '46' is seen everywhere. He sells bikes, he sells merchandise, his fans create a sea of yellow at every circuit and produce a roar so loud and overwhelming that it drowns out the sounds from the exhausts of the 1000cc motorbikes. While most riders have retired from the sport at his age, Rossi still has the fight, drive and passion to push for the win… for the Championship.
The success of the YZR- 1 Yamaha is down to him and the efforts of his team developing it over years; teammate Jorge Lorenzo gained a seat on a strong competitive bike and part of his success is down to this.
Heading into the 2016 season there was doubts as to what will happen concerning Rossi's future. In a recent interview, Rossi said he'll "take part in five or six races," but that he was "fairly convinced I'll spend the next few years with Yamaha." Rossi didn't rule out taking up other motorsport however, stating: "at 39 I could take part in a few auto races like the 24 Hours of Le Mans of the Dakar Rally."
Valentino Rossi opts for contract extension
All the questions have been answered; Rossi has just signed to extend his contract by two years ahead of the first race of the season at Qatar which will take him into the 2018 season.
Rossi and team delighted with extension
Rossi said he was "very happy to announce that Yamaha and I have extended our contract" and that he will continue in the MotoGP for the next two seasons. Rossi told reporters he was "very satisfied with this decision because it has always been my plan to compete in motorsports for as long as I can be competitive and find it enjoyable at the same time."
Since returning to Yamaha in 2013, Rossi has "felt like I am home again," which showed in results. Rossi continued: "I get great enjoyment out of working with my crew and the rest of the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP team."
Rossi praised the support of his team, before stating how motivated he is for the upcoming season riding his YZR-M.
The Doctor finished: "I also want to say a big 'thank you' to my fans who are always behind me every step of the way making the races extra special. I will keep pushing at each and every Grand Prix so we can all keep enjoying MotoGP for years to come!"
Ahead of MotoGP Qatar, crew chief Lin Jarvis told reporters the "confirmation of the extension with Valentino will be music to the ears of Yamaha and MotoGP fans around the world."
Jarvis praised Rossi's career: "From Vale's side a statement of commitment to the sport he loves and towards the Yamaha brand; from Yamaha's side a confirmation of the recognition to the rider that has brought us four MotoGP world titles and who remains so passionate about his sport and is still highly competitive as proven by his two second positions in the last two seasons."
The agreement confirms that Rossi will end his motorcycle career with Yamaha, Jarvis finished: "All Yamaha fans can enjoy three full seasons of exciting performances from 'the Doctor' as he challenges to win his tenth world title for the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team".
Rossi who turned 37 recently will be nearing 40 when he finishes this contract extension. The rider who has done so much for the sport may even be reluctant to hang up his leathers then; we can only imagine how big the celebrations may be around then.


text:
How To Create the Perfect Smokey Eye
Learn how to apply your smokey eye makeup from celebrity makeup artist and the man behind Skinn Cosmetics, Dimitri James. Using his makeup tips will help you create the perfect look for your next night out on the town.
The Perfect Smokey Eye
With its emphasis on sexy, sultry eyes and nude, kissable lips, it is no wonder the Smokey Eye has been a hit in make-up trends season after season.
In reference to this fall's hot new looks, Dimitri James, celebrity make-up artist and creator of Skinn Cosmetics, says "The question I'm asked most often by my clients is, 'how can I create an updated version of that gorgeous Smokey Eye?'" James continues, "Creating that fall-friendly look requires changing up the colors…so get creative!" James is a believer that each style can be tweaked to fit current trends and the Smokey Eye is no different.
Here is a step-by-step guide to help create this fabulous, and seemingly effortless, look:
1. Begin by using your favorite eye shadow base. Using a base helps to hide uneven skin tones, fill in lines, prevent creasing, and protect the delicate eye tissue.
2. Use an eye pencil in a dark shade to rim the entire eye. Then blend as if it were eye shadow. Next, apply a thick line over the top of the eyelid and blend. Smudge the liner over the eyelid with a brush or with fingertips.
3. For the fresh and current spin on the Smokey Eye, skip the shiny silver and black shadows and try a muted mauve and a gray matte black shade. Apply the muted violet shadow over entire lid and up into your natural crease and apply the carbon in the outer corner and bottom half of the lower lash line. Take your time in blending the colors.
4. Finish by lining the inner tear rim with the same dark liner you began with and apply a healthy coat of mascara in black. Apply multiple layers of mascara for added drama.
5. Remember, when you are creating an intense eye look, play down your lips. This heavy eye is complimented best with a natural, light color or a nude gloss of your choice.
Many thanks to Dimitri James, celebrity makeup artist and the man behind Skinn Cosmetics, for providing us with these excellent tips for creating a smokey eye. I can't wait to try them out!


text:
Writer Jess Walter has established himself as one of America's most prolific storytellers over the course of six novels. Now, one of the most engaging storytellers of our day, direct/writer/actor , is taking a stab at adapting Walter's latest novel, Beautiful Ruins.
It's a story that addresses illusion and reality, and an almost-love affair -- over the span of five decades -- from the Lingurian Sea to Hollywood. It's unknown as to whether the movie will also pin the action surrounding real movie legends like Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, but I'm still excited to see where this will go regardless. Todd Field may not be a household name, but he's consistently pumped out surprising movies and performances (from other actors and himself). From Little Children to In the Bedroom, he's proved that he knows how to pull on heartstrings.
Are you excited for this? What other books do you want adapted for the big screen?


text:
From Food Network
- Yield
- 4 people
- Active Time
- 30 min
- Total Time
- 30 min
- 4 cups diced poached chicken, recipe follows
- 1 stalk celery, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 4 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced or 1/4 cup sweet onion cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh tarragon or fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
- 1/2 cup prepared or homemade mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons strained freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 apple, chopped
- In a mixing bowl, toss together the chicken, celery, scallions and herbs. Set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, salt and pepper to taste. Add to the chicken and mix gently until combined. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Cook's Note: Serve on a bed of lettuce with sliced tomatoes, in half an avocado or in a chicken club sandwich made with artisanal bread, crispy smoked bacon, vine-ripened tomatoes and lettuce. Put the parsley, thyme, onion, carrot, celery, and chicken breasts in a medium saucepan. Cover with the broth, and bring just to a boil. Lower the heat to very low and cover. Poach the chicken for 20 minutes or until firm to the touch. Remove the pan from the heat, uncover, cool the chicken in the liquid for 30 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and reserve the liquid. Bone and skin the chicken and cut the meat into 1 inch cubes. Discard the bones and skin. Strain the broth and store, covered, in the refrigerator for 3 days or freeze for later use. Remove any fat from the surface of the broth before using. Yield: 4 cups cubed chicken or 4 to 6 servings
Related Video
Nutritional Info
- Calories535
- Carbohydrates9 g(3%)
- Fat44 g(67%)
- Protein27 g(53%)
- Saturated Fat9 g(47%)
- Sodium572 mg(24%)
- Polyunsaturated Fat18 g
- Fiber2 g(8%)
- Monounsaturated Fat14 g
- Cholesterol116 mg(39%)


text:
Racquetball: 2008 CO STATE SINGLES
Date: 1/18/2018
Time: 12:07:19 AM PST
Match Report
Match on by player.
New Match Report Print / Download
AP text file
Sison, Theodore (ted) (Colorado Springs, CO)
R2 Sports Privacy Statement |
R2 Sports Credit Card Refund Policy
Copyright ©2010 USAR / R2Sports Racquetball Software All rights reserved.
Site by Dynamic Steps Interactive Business Solutions


text:
There is a lot of noise about SEO these days and every second person seems to be an expert on it. And many of these "experts" guarantee you a position in the first page of search engine result pages. At a time when you are competing with millions of other websites for internet traffic and rank, such a claim can be quite comforting. But have you ever wondered to check out the veracity of such claims? What is this SEO thing anyway? And why has it suddenly become such an attractive career option for so many people. This insightful infographic (produced by SEOBook.com) exposes the myths and fraudulent claims made by the so called experts.
Related Posts via Categories
- How to Search on Google
- Top 6 Crucial SEO Strategies for Marketing Experts
- The Evolution of Modern Marketing Automation
- The Main Ingredients of Link Juice
- How EdgeRrank Determines The Reach of Facebook Posts
- How To Use Pinterest For Business
- What Does Your Brand Colors Say About Your Business?
- History of Marketing – An Infographic
- The Big Debate – Facebook Ads Vs. Google Ads


text:
It's been a great few weeks for us!
Our unreleased new material has been getting a great response and it's now taking us down to Texas for the New Folk competition at Kerrville Folk Festival.
There are so many talented songwriters in the line up this year, I feel like just being nominated is a win!


text: Seller: libbysstandishmarket (606) 100% , Location: North Adams, Massachusetts, Ships to: US & many other countries, Item: 172400196960 Mixed Antique Lot of Clear Glass Drawer or Cabinet Pulls. There are 7- 1 1/2" x 1 1/4" which are in good condition, no chips or cracks that I can see. Also 4- 1" x 1 1/4" which have bumps and cracks in a couple of them. 1 larger one at 1 3/4" x 1 3/4" in good shape. And a mixed lot of 4 which do not match any others but are approx 1" each. No screws or hardware with these. Please see the pictures. Thank you. Condition: The Lot of 7 are in very good condition, the Lot of 4 does have bumps and cracks in the glass. The other 5 are in very good condition., Color: Clear, Material: Glass