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Hi! This is Jera from Quilting In The Rain bringing you this Strawberry Fields Forever pattern (thanks again Lalobe from Austria for the name idea)! I love this pattern because each block will be unique to your own making…there are no precise measurements; simply cut, stack, whack and sew!
This quilt top requires a single layer cake pack. I used the Strawberry Fields collection by Fig Tree & Co. Make one yourself and visit my blog {QuiltingInTheRain.blogspot.com} for an easy chance to win a Layer Cake!
Note: this pattern assumes a 1/4″ seam allowance.
1 layer cake pack (Forty-two 10″ squares)
3 yards for backing
3/8 yard for binding
Step 1 – Choose four squares from your layer cake pack.
Step 2 – Layer all four squares so they are stacked evenly on top of one another. Then, using a rotary cutter and ruler, make 2 diagonal cuts as shown below.
Step 3 – After making the above cuts through all four layers of the squares, you will yield the following. All four pieces of the letter 'a' should be the same shape and size, as with the letter 'b' and 'c'.
As shown below, switch around the letter 'b' pieces so that the colors are alternating. In this photo, I simply switched the top 'b' with the bottom 'b'.
Sew the newly arranged a, b and c pieces together as shown below to yield four blocks.
Step 4 – Layer all four pieced-together blocks so they are stacked evenly on top of one another. Rotate the stacked blocks 90 degrees, as shown below. Similar to step 2, make 2 diagonal cuts.
Step 5 – After making the above cuts through all four layers of the pieced-together blocks, you will yield the following. Same as before, all four pieces of the letter 'a' should be the same shape and size, as with the letter 'b' and 'c'.
Here's the fun part! Switch around the a, b or c pieces, so long as they are switched with their same letter (e.g. only switch a 'b' piece with another 'b'). For this quilt, I stuck with only switching around the 'b' pieces. I like the way it looks, and it's simpler. Here are two different ways you can switch around the 'b' pieces:
Step 6 – Then, sew the newly arranged a, b and c pieces to form 4 finished blocks (9″ squares finished).
Step 7 – Repeat until you have a total of 42 finished blocks. Then, arrange each block in 7 rows of 6 blocks each.
Sew each block together in each row, and then sew the rows together. Quilt and bind!
One fabulous 52″x 60″ quilt!
That's it (I told you it was easy). It might seem a little confusing at first, but once you get started you'll quickly get the hang of it. Thanks for checking out my tutorial!
Come visit me at www.QuiltingInTheRain.blogspot.com whether it's to check out my latest crafting, or for a chance to win a Layer Cake (or both!).
Happy Quilting!
Jera Brandvig


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Clean Sweep by the AL East…
Feelin' way too damn good…
It may be the name of a great song by Nickelback, but it also describes the feeling watching last night's 9-1 rain-delayed win over the New York Mets by the Yankees.
Noah K. Murray/The Star Ledger
Any concerns about the tendonitis in CC Sabathia's biceps were put to rest early. Perfect through four innings, Sabathia showed why he deserved the ridiculously excessive contract in the off-season. Outside of the leadoff home run to former Yank Gary Sheffield to open the fifth inning, he shut down the Mets on 3 hits over seven innings with 8 strikeouts. He was consistently throwing 95 mph, and did not walk any batters. He even contributed to his own cause with a RBI single in the second inning. With the win, CC improved to 7-4. Brett Tomko pitched effectively for the final two innings in relief.
Noah K. Murray/The Star Ledger
Speaking of the second inning, it was a very ugly one for the Mets. Three errors allowed the Yankees jump out to a 4-0 lead and with CC dealing, the game was essentially over.
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Admittedly, I do not follow the Mets and if I had a preference in the NL East, it would probably be the Philadelphia Phillies. So, I haven't been keeping up with the Mets this year. Derek Jeter had a bad cough, and was given the night off (which was also his 35th birthday). I was a bit concerned with the insertion of Ramiro Pena into the starting lineup, particularly considering that Francisco Cervelli was playing in place of Jorge Posada (worried about the loss of potential offense). But then I browsed the Mets' order and was surprised to see names like Alex Cora, Nick Evans (who?), Omir Santos, and Ryan Church playing center field. I knew that the Mets had been hurt by injuries, but I didn't realize the decimation was this bad.
Alex Rodriguez homered again to officially signal that the slump is over. Kate Hudson was even in attendance, but fortunately she wasn't wearing a pink A-Rod shirt like certain other celebrity girlfriends…
The home run by A-Rod, in the 8th inning, was the 564th of his career, which allowed him to pass Reginald Martinez Jackson. Reggie was in attendance to watch as he fell to 12th place on the All-Time HR List. Next up for A-Rod is Rafael Palmeiro in tenth place with 569 HR's. I know that A-Rod is an admitted PED user, but it will still be nice to see Palmeiro bounced out of the top 10. A-Rod should also pass Harmon Killebrew at 573 home runs later this summer. Mark McGwire's 583 will be more difficult to reach this year, particularly with A-Rod's limited mobility.
Team PED All-Stars…
Brett Gardner has re-surfaced as a force in center. He is batting .387 over the past 27 games. Batting lead-off in place of Jeter, he had 5 hits, with 3 runs scored. He was a double short of hitting for the cycle, but raised his batting average to .303 with the great performance. When Gardner is hitting, he's scary with his speed. He is making it very difficult for Joe Girardi to keep him out of the lineup.
Melky Cabrera will benefit from Xavier Nady's misfortune (lost for the season), and will continue to platoon with Nick Swisher in right (barring any deadline trades by the Yankees).
The world looks so much better when the Yankees are winning. Right, Julia? 😉
Despite the win by the Yanks, there was no change in the AL East standings. It was a rare night that saw the AL East sweep the NL East, 5 games to none.
Yankees 9, Mets 1
Red Sox 4, Braves 1
Blue Jays 6, Phillies 1
Rays 7, Marlins 3
Orioles 11, Nationals 1
Of course, I am wondering why the Rays' pitching staff was so inept compared to the others. LOL! It was definitely a good night for the AL East, which is why I am truly feelin' so damn good! And, oh yeah, I am going home to California! Woohoo!
Other News…
Speaking of Xavier Nady, he's told friends that he tore the ulnar collateral ligament in his elbow and will need surgery. He's headed to California (like me!) for further medical evaluation, but he's done for the year. Given that he is a free agent at the end of the year, his time with the Yankees may be over. Personally, I hope not. I'd like to see the team work out a new deal. However, given that there is doubt Nady will be able to play in 2010, the chances of returning to the Yankees are probably not good. Nady has been a good player and I hope we have not seen the last of him in pinstripes.
Chris Faytock/The Star Ledger
Per Peter Abraham of the LoHud Yankees Blog, Mariano Rivera will be on ESPN's Sunday Conversation. Mo was asked about performance enhancing drugs, and he replied, "The reason why I'm laughing is because I don't even drink coffee. And if I don't drink coffee, I would never put in my mind or think to put that in my body. If the talent that God has given me is not enough, well, I'll have to quit. When I leave this game I know deep in my mind, deep in my heart that I was clean."
John Munson/The Star Ledger
I remember being somewhat disappointed when John Wetteland left, breaking up the deadly late inning combo of Rivera-Wetteland. Little did I know that it was the dawn of greatness, the creation of a new Yankees legend. It will be a sad day when #42 is no longer in the bullpen, but it won't take very long for it to make its way to Monument Park…and Cooperstown. Mo can stand next to Jackie Robinson and be proud.
No updates on Brett Favre and the Minnesota Vikings, but I am taking much abuse from my friends…

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The land has been informally used and maintained on and off over the decades by bike riders, who groomed the soil to practice jumps and other stunts. Recently, a group calling itself Freeride Famosa developed a plan calling for bike trails, hiking trails and a community garden.
But the land is designated in the Peninsula Community Plan as multi-family residential zone, and is owned by the San Diego Housing Commission.
The PCPB voted 11-1-1 to change the area's community plan land-use designation from residential to park and recreation purposes, which doesn't mean a park will sprout up anytime soon.
The PCPB plays an advisory role to the city and has no authority to change the community plan. But the city requires local planning boards to weigh in on any changes to the community plan, and the matter can now advance to the San Diego Planning Commission and City Council for formal action.
Board members also stressed the vote doesn't mean they favor Freeride Famosa's plan. In fact, the board voted unanimously in April against explicitly supporting the Freeride Famosa plan, citing concerns like liability, maintenance and the environmental impact to the neighboring Famosa Slough.
But Mike Patton, aide to District 2 City Councilman Kevin Faulconer, confirmed discussions have taken place between the Housing Commission and the city's Park and Recreation Department about a long-term lease in the event the commission decides it no longer needs the land for housing.
It's unlikely the city would buy the land because the Housing Commission's bylaws require the land be sold for fair market value, Patton said. It's more likely the city might lease the land for a token —– perhaps $1 a year, he said.
PCPB member Jarvis Ross called the vote an "indication of what the community wants. All of us know there's a shortage of parkland here."
• Planners still question the legitimacy of the conditional-use permit the city issued in 2004 that allows the Rock Church to operate at Liberty Station, but they've decided to let it go until Mayor Jerry Sanders is out of office. No vote was taken during the September PCPB meeting, but planners agreed not to formally respond to Sanders' decision last month to overrule a finding by the San Diego County Grand Jury. The grand jury in May issued a report calling on the city to suspend the permit and investigate whether it was issued properly in the first place. The PCPB subsequently passed a resolution in support of the grand jury's finding. But PCPB Chairman Geoff Page said Sanders is too close to the church to consider reopening the permit, which has no sunset clause, and it would be better to wait for a new mayor next year.
• As the saying goes, half of life is showing up. But showing up has been a bit of an issue lately for neighbors who win seats on the PCPB. The board voted 6-5-2 to install Matt Traino over Cal Jones to fill a vacancy, but Traino — unlike Jones — wasn't there in case he won, and was unable to take his seat among the other members. Ironically, Traino will complete the term of Tyson Hempel, who won a three-year term in annual elections last March but never attended a meeting and has reportedly left the state. Traino and Jones presented their candidacies during the board's July meeting.
• The Corky McMillin Cos. are neglecting Building 271, the former Navy "Fit for Life Center" at Liberty Station, according to board members who authorized a letter of protest to the land developer by a vote of 12-1. Dominic Carnevale, who chairs the PCPB's Liberty Station Subcommittee, presented 30 photos showing signs of peeling paint, rusted hand rails, broken windows, boarded entryways and damage to concrete. Kimberly Elliot, senior vice president for McMillin, said the company is negotiating with a potential buyer for the 70-year-old building, where recruits once did swimming drills.
"We've landscaped the building and responded to many of the concerns," Elliot said. "It doesn't make sense to paint the building when we're close to having a buyer for it."


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State Encourages Chiropractors to Renew Online
OKLAHOMA CITY – July 25, 2008 – Renewing licenses is often a cumbersome paper intensive process and in its second year of online license renewals, the Oklahoma Board of Chiropractic Examiners (OBCE) reminds chiropractors that renewing online saves time, money, and consumption of paper. In fact, more than 300 sheets of paper, 300 envelopes, and 300 stamps have been saved in the first year of service, and saving the board $4,000 and 120 employee hours through the use of online renewals. Chiropractic physicians can access the online renewal service at http://www.chirorenewal.ok.gov.
The online renewal service enables licensees to pay online with Visa, MasterCard and electronic check payments utilizing OK.gov's secure payment engine. Upon completing the renewal process and approval from the board, licensees can print their certificates, thus reducing mailing and printing costs for the state.
The online renewal service is a product of a partnership between the OBCE and OK.gov, Oklahoma's Official Web site managed by the eGovernment firm, NIC Inc. (NASDAQ: EGOV).
About the Oklahoma Board of Chiropractic Examiners
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Asset Allocation For Dummies
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Part I: Discovering the Not-So-Secret Recipe for Asset Allocation.
Chapter 1: Understanding Asset Allocation.
Chapter 2: Weighing Risk and Return.
Chapter 3: Making Sense of Asset Classes.
Chapter 4: Determining the Right Proportions: Your Asset Mix.
Chapter 5: Stirring the Mix: Portfolio Rebalancing.
Part II: Getting Started.
Chapter 6: Laying the Foundation for Your Plan.
Chapter 7: Developing Your Investment Strategy.
Chapter 8: Creating Your Allocation Plan.
Part III: Building and Maintaining Your Portfolio.
Chapter 9: Buying Securities.
Chapter 10: Knowing Where to Put Your Assets: Asset Location.
Chapter 11: Monitoring Your Portfolio: Rebalancing and Other Smart Strategies.
Chapter 12: Measuring Your Results.
Part IV: Going beyond the Basics.
Chapter 13: Walking to the Beat of a Different Drum: Opting for Alternative Investments.
Chapter 14: Managing Your Taxes like a Pro.
Chapter 15: Knowing When to Revise Your Plan.
Chapter 16: Finding Help When You Need It.
Part V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 17: Ten Asset Classes and Subclasses and Their Historical Rates of Return.
Chapter 18: Ten Common Asset Allocation Mistakes.
Chapter 19: Ten Questions to Test Your Asset Allocation Know-How.


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The Frank E. Kilroe Mile Handicap is an American Thoroughbred horse race run in early March at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California. Open to horses four years of age and older, it is raced over a distance of one mile (1.6 km). The Grade I race currently offers a purse of $300,000.
Inaugurated in 1960 as the Arcadia Handicap, it was raced at a distance of 1¼ miles until 1987. In 1972, the distance at which it was raced was "about" 1¼ miles. In 1975, 1976, 1978, 1983, 1995, the race was run on dirt.
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These are the signs next to the button that automatically opens the Library's front doors, to provide easy entrance to people who have trouble opening the door.
As the comment mentioned, it of course is a great play thing for children. I don't know how effective our signs are, but I have a feeling that the big arrow is probably irresistible to kids – even those who can't read.
But I think signs, in general, are band-aids, and a real solution (or the real problem) lies in the very design. I don't know how this could be designed differently, but there's got to be a more effective approach to the situation.


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Joe Kearney retired from the Army in May after 23 years and has two words of advice for fellow veterans who will be looking for a job in the private sector: "Start early."
Kearney, who now works as a project manager for Swedish telecommunications company Ericsson in Plano, Texas, says jobs are out there for veterans, but finding them takes a lot of planning and hard work.
Sitting by a scenic lake near his Ericsson office, Kearney recalls a brief stint as a government contractor after leaving the military and uses the lake as an analogy for his job-hunting strategy.
"Instead of wading in the shallow end and continuing to work as a contractor, I decided I wanted to jump in the deep end and do a cannonball into the corporate world," he says.
Despite Kearney's enthusiasm for a new career, he admits, "I spun a lot of wheels initially" by applying for jobs online.
The move turned out to be a dead end for several reasons. One of them was that Kearney, like thousands of other veterans looking for work, didn't know how to translate his military experience into civilian language that can attract employers.
Hiring managers cite veterans' ability to show how their skills can be used in the private sector as a top negative, according to the Center for a New American Security.
Kearney says he began tapping into sites like Afterburner to help educate himself more about the business world and began using LinkedIn's resources aimed at helping veterans.
Another source he found helpful was RallyPoint, a professional military network launched by former Special Forces Capt. Yinon Weiss and former Army Battalion Logistics Officer Aaron Kletzing, who first met in Baghdad and reunited at Harvard Business School.
"We had this idea that we literally wrote on the back of a napkin," Weiss says. Just completing its first year, RallyPoint is often touted as a LinkedIn for troops.
It asks users to share their permanent change of station dates from their current position, which helps others know when a position might be opening up in the armed services. But the network also allows military members to explore job options with employers such as Amazon, General Electric and Lockheed-Martin.
Employers are vetted carefully to ensure that vets will get the support they need from a designated veteran advocate with the company, Weiss says.
"A lot of companies don't understand the military language, and they may feel intimidated about hiring vets," he says. "Someone with the company that is former military can help advise and guide."
Soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines leaving for private industry also may not realize the value of networking and may think the only thing they need to do is send their resume with their qualifications, Weiss says.
Kearney says he often used networking to get desired positions within the military, so he was convinced of the value of networking and quickly saw the potential of a site like RallyPoint.
"You don't want to call a former member of the military and say, 'Can you get me a job?' But you can call them and say, 'Can you tell me how you made the transition?' " Kearney says. "They can help you understand how not to overvalue or undervalue yourself."
Troops who want to enter the private sector should begin their research and homework two years before they plan to depart, Kearney says. That gives them time to learn how to translate their military skills into civilian terms; to network via sites like RallyPoint, Twitter and Facebook; and to tap into free services that provide career coaching for veterans.
Simple things often can make a big difference, such as dropping the "Yes, Sir," from a veteran's language and using a colleague's first name, Kearney says.
"You've got to get rid of the robot in you" and lose the bravado, he says. Earning online certifications and receiving training in civilian management practices can be helpful when applying for jobs.
Military personnel moving to the private sector should not be afraid to ask for help because so many are willing to give it, Kearney says.
"There are a lot of opportunities out there," he says. "But you've got to plan ahead and control your own destiny."
Anita Bruzzese is author of "45 Things You Do That Drive Your Boss Crazy ... and How to Avoid Them," www.45things.com. Write her in care of USA TODAY/Gannett, 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, Va. 22108. For a reply, include a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Twitter: @AnitaBruzzese.
Take 2 years to prep for private sector, one veteran says
Joe Kearney retired from the Army in May after 23 years and has two words of advice for fellow veterans who will be looking for a job in the private sector: "Start early."


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Giveaway Rules (UPDATED)
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
**UPDATED 5/12/10 to add daily tweets.
**UPDATED 2/2/10 to remove the "Holiday Button" as an extra entry. This no longer applies.
As of December 2nd, 2009 I have instituted a new giveaway policy. Herein are the rules:
For any Giveaway held here at A Simple Kinda Life, there is always a required entry. If this mandatory entry is not followed, all comments by that person will be rejected.
Extra entries are always allowed, and due to recent changes to the Promotions TOS on Facebook, I will not include any extra entries relating to Facebook. If any entrant shares a giveaway hosted here at A Simple Kinda Life, I will not personally be held liable - the Facebook User will.
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Please remember to follow all instructions as indicated in the Giveaway rules above or your entry will be void.
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Winners are always posted in new posts announcing them as the winner. IF an email address was supplied at the time of entry, I also email them.
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On most cases, I am not responsible for shipping the prize to the winner(s), but if I am, I let it be known either in the giveaway post itself or in the email to the winner letting them know that they won. I really try to steer clear from shipping prizes myself, as it cuts into my already-strict budget.
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Think fast: What have your last few snacks -- at work, at home, before bed -- consisted of? If more often than not you're reaching for sugary sweets, caffeinated beverages, or fast-food options, your between-meal bites could be bringing down your diet, your mood, and your productivity.
You can get the most out of your snacks by choosing foods that naturally have the fuel to keep you going and the nutrients to help you feel satisfied. Stock your cabinets and your fridge with the following power snacks, and you'll never go hungry again.
Next time you're hungry, reach for a nut. Bite for bite they're one of the most nutrient-dense foods you can eat. An excellent alternative to meat as a source of protein, most nuts are low in saturated fat yet high in good-for-you mono- and polyunsaturated fats. They also don't contain cholesterol; instead, they have phytosterols, which research has shown to be heart-healthy.
Another way to enjoy the benefits of nuts: Pair a nut butter -- peanut, almond, or cashew, for example -- with a piece of fruit or some whole-grain bread.
It's hard to improve on Mother Nature's perfect snack: Whole fruits like apples, pears, peaches, oranges, and bananas (to name a few) are sweet and delicious, less than 100 calories a piece, and usually don't require extra packaging. And their natural sugars will give you a longer burst of energy than the refined sugars in cookies and candy.
Serve them as crudite at a party, pack them in your lunch, or munch on them on your next road trip. Crunchy veggies like carrots, celery, bell peppers and cucumbers (both technically fruits), and cauliflower are the perfect accompaniment to hummus, guacamole, and vinaigrettes. Eating vegetables with a little bit of healthy fats can help your body better absorb their nutrients.
An easy way to make your snacks more nutritious is to swap refined carbs -- basically anything made from white flour -- with whole-wheat or whole-grain varieties. This will up the fiber content, which can help you feel fuller longer. Look for whole-grain pretzels, crackers, and even cookies to pair with healthy dips or nut butters.
Dairy products made with 1-percent or skim milk are a great source of calcium, plus they're full of protein that can keep you from feeling hungry again in an hour. And yogurt will help build up your gut's supply of probiotics -- friendly bacteria known to fight inflammation.
Enjoy a cup of yogurt with fresh fruit, granola, or whole-grain cereal sprinkled on top, or mix it into a smoothie. Avoid whole-milk dairy products, however, which are full of saturated fat.
Avocados are proof that nature loves us: As rich and creamy as a dessert, they're also loaded with nutrients like potassium and folate.
The time-honored way to enjoy them is mashed into guacamole, but you can also add them to a shake, spread them on a piece of whole-grain toast, or enjoy a slice solo, with a little bit of salt and lime juice. They're high in fat (the good kind!) and calories, however, so remember that a little bit goes a long way.
While those heart-shaped boxes of milky, cream-filled bonbons don't qualify, recent studies show that pure dark chocolate is actually good for you. That doesn't mean you should stack a massive supply next to the remote control and settle in for the winter. But in moderation, you can enjoy the glorious taste of dark chocolate guilt-free.
Most store-bought granolas are high in sugar, but if you read labels carefully -- or make your own -- this favorite snack food can make for a satisfying and nutritious mini-meal.
Hummus is a spread made from olive oil and chickpeas, a meatless source of protein and fiber. It makes a delicious topping for raw veggies or whole-wheat pita bread.
The next time you're hungry, sip a cup of green tea instead of diving into a high-calorie snack. If your cravings are coming more from thirst or boredom, this may be all you need to satisfy them. Green tea is low in caffeine but high in antioxidants -- and research shows that it may actually help speed up your metabolism so the body can burn more calories.


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Unless you've been living under a rock, you'll know that beards are seriously in.
We're not talking designer stubble; the latest in beard fashion is proper Amish-style facial accoutrements.
Actors such as Brad Pitt, Ryan Gosling, George Clooney and Jared Leto have all sported versions of the hipster beard that has taken the world by storm, adding to the global desire for decent beards.
In New York, where thousands of bearded hipsters scamper around Williamsburg or Brooklyn reading Kerouac and drinking whisky, a new trend in facial hair has emerged.
The trend? Beard transplants.
Yes, according to DNAinfo, follicly-challenged men living in hipster central have turned to cosmetic surgeons in ever-growing numbers to have their faces made more beard-iful.
Apparently New York cosmetic surgeons who specialise in the procedure have seen a definite rise in the number of men asked for facial hair like their Hollywood heroes.
Surgeons say patients will often have photos of celebrities they want to style their facial hair after – not unlike the way you would take a photo to your hairdresser.
Facial Plastic Surgeon Dr Jeffrey Epstein has been performing the procedure for 12 years. He told DNAinfo that he started out just doing a few a year, but now does an average of three beard transplants a week.
Hipsters and the facially-hairless are paying $3000 for beard fill-ins or up to $7000 for a full, flowing beard.
The procedure involves transplanting hair from the head into micro-incisions in the face. Using local anaesthetic to numb the area, the surgery can last a whopping eight hours.
If the transplantee is going bald, hair can be taken from the chest instead of the head to create the optimum bushy beard.
The transplanted hair will eventually fall out, but new hair will continue to grow and it can be shaved regularly like an ordinary beard.
It's important to note this surgery is not just for hipsters. People transitioning from female to male will often have the surgery, as well as men who have struggled since their teens to grow a moustache or dashing mutton-chops.
While the surgery is yet to take off in Australia, you can bet it won't be long until hipsters from Bondi to Fitzroy will be surgically boosting the magnificence of their beards.
Rachel Clun is a journalist at The Sydney Morning Herald.


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Battle brewing for Rockies' utility infielder job
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Josh Rutledge and Charlie Culberson appear to have a lot in common.
They're both from the South, with Rutledge hailing from Alabama and Culberson from Georgia.
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Josh Rutledge and Charlie Culberson appear to have a lot in common.
They're both from the South, with Rutledge hailing from Alabama and Culberson from Georgia.
They're each former high Draft choices, as Culberson was taken No. 51 overall in 2007 and Rutledge in 2010's third round.
And next month the two will turn 25; Culberson's April 10 birthday holds an 11-day edge over Rutledge's.
But perhaps their most significant similarity this spring is that both want to be with the Rockies on Opening Day.
The battle for the Rockies' utility infielder role received a boost Friday when Rutledge returned to Cactus League play after missing time with a sprained left ankle. And while Rutledge and Culberson are the two main contenders, smooth-fielding non-roster invitee Paul Janish has added his name to the mix.
So now the competition -- albeit a friendly one -- is about to really begin.
"I just try to look at it as he's my teammate. I want him to do well and I'm trying to go out there and do well too," Culberson said of Rutledge. "When you think positive like that, I think better things happen that way. I want everybody to do well and when everyone does well, better things happen for the team."
Rutledge and Culberson are the two more well-known names to Rockies fans, and both possess the athleticism and versatility needed to succeed in the utility role, as well as offensive potential.
Rutledge thrived in 2012, filling in for then-injured shortstop Troy Tulowitzki, hitting .274/.306/.469 with eight home runs and seven stolen bases in 73 games.
That performance landed him the starting second base job in 2013 before he lost it in May to DJ LeMahieu and eventually spent time in the Minors. Competing with LeMahieu to be the starting second baseman this spring is still Rutledge's focus, but he's also willing to do whatever he can to help the club.
"Whether I have the [second base] job or not I'm going to play the same," Rutledge said. "I'm not going to change anything. I'm going to play the game hard and just try to help however I can."
While Rutledge's specialty is playing up the middle, Culberson's forte is second and third. (He also played left field last season, but has been told to hone his infield craft.)
He batted .293/.317/.404 in 47 games for the Rockies last season and said he's excited to have a chance for an Opening Day roster spot.
"I know they'd like for us to go out there and play hard and when there's competition it's always a good thing, for them too," Culberson said. "I feel like I'm in a little bit better position this year than I was last year, competing for a spot, since I had some more time and I feel like I did pretty well when I was up."
The ability to play shortstop might give Rutledge and Janish a leg up in the competition, however, as the Rockies will need to spell Tulowitzki at times. Janish, who played as many as 114 games for the Reds in 2011, has a well-earned reputation as a solid defender after his six seasons with Cincinnati and Atlanta.
Because of that, manager Walt Weiss immediately mentioned Janish, 31, as part of the competition with the two promising youngsters, while noting there's plenty of time for one of the trio to establish himself.
"I think something Janish brings is a guy who's a proven, pure defender. He's got some savvy," Weiss said. "We'll make that decision and figure out how we design the club when we break camp, but they've all done a really good job."
Cash Kruth is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter at @cashkruth.


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Major Raymond A. Kimball currently serves as an Assistant Professor of History and the Operations Officer, Center for Company-Level Leadership, at the U.S. Military Academy (USMA). He has served as an Army Aviator since being commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in 1995. His past assignments include service as an aeroscout platoon leader, battalion and aviation task force logistics officer, and aviation unit maintenance troop commander. His operational experience encompasses counterdrug operations on the Mexican border, peacekeeping operations in Bosnia, and high-intensity conflict during the invasion of Iraq in 2003. Most recently, he was honored with the USMA Apgar Award for Excellence in Teaching. He holds a B.S. in Russian and German from USMA, and M.A.s in History and Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies from Stanford University.
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SSI books and monographs by Major Raymond A. Kimball
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November 06, 2007
Authored by Major Raymond A. Kimball.
The author argues that Soviet military transformation efforts during the Russian Civil War fell prey to "temporary" compromises and a misidentification of their enemy. He sees similar and ominous trends at work in current American Transformation efforts.


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ABC News about Oscar Ramiro Ortega, being hunted for sniping at the White House: "Ortega has an extensive record, ranging from domestic violence to drug charges." And: "U.S. Park police say Ortega may have spent time blending in with Occupy D.C. protesters."
Yeah, he'd clearly fit right in with that crowd.
The Examiner: "Ortega's criminal history in Idaho, Texas and Utah includes arrests for assault of a law enforcement officer, marijuana possession and being a minor in possession of alcohol." Yet, despite this criminal history, and even though he was picked up for questioning by cops hours before this sniping incident, they let him go.
There you have it: just another "minor offender" being "treated" with "alternatives to incarceration" so that he could be "managed outside an institutional setting." Your criminal justice system at work, folks.


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In Advanced Technology Support (ATS), we like to think we know what we are doing. Then something catches us out and we think that we had better let every other Power Systems administrators know about this or there are going to be many horrified users out there and many complaints. Note this problem hit our combination of HMC, VIOS and machines - you might get lucky but don't risk it!
Gareth Coates (my ATS partner) volunteered to perform the regular 6 month update of our systems but hit a BIG problem. He writes:
This caught me (Gareth) out and could easily upset a lot of users:
The answer is PTF MH01354 HMC V7 R7.7.0 Service Pack 2
The HMC Service Pack is downloadable from the IBM Supports website FixCentral
Thanks Gareth for the "heads up" - hopefully we can save some others from this "bear trap".


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It is exciting to finally share a quilt that I made over a year ago. This is one of those quilts that has a lot of meaning behind it – it's my Gratitude Quilt and so, naturally, the week of Thanksgiving here in the states feels like the perfect time to finally share.
I made this quilt over a year ago- it's weird to work on something and not talk about it. This was my first experience making something to contribute to a book and I was so excited I was ready to burst. But away it hid from any cameras or blogs.
This quilt is based on an old signature style block, only instead of signatures, I embroidered things, people, and places that I am grateful for. The fabrics are from Moda's Collections for a Cause line, which suited the style of the quilt really well. I've always loved the idea of throwing teal in with traditional fall colors and I'm so happy with the result. I'm planning to make this pattern again out of more contemporary fabrics (maybe all solids?), because I think it would be equally effective and would work perfectly for a modern look too.
I embroidered all the the words by hand onto a giant piece of solid fabric so that it would be portable. I was working on them during our road trip to Bryce Canyon last fall, furiously stitching so that I could meet my deadline. Then I cut up the words and created the individual blocks I loved choosing each of my items I'm grateful for. See where it says tomatoes in the upper left corner?
Well in my haste, I accidentally wrote and stitched the word tomatoes twice. I didn't realize until I'd pieced the blocks and by then I was in such a hurry that I just went ahead and included it again – once in the upper left corner and the other in the lower right. I call it personality. And I guess subconsciously I'm just really grateful for tomatoes.
The pattern for this Gratitude quilt can be found in the book Sweet Celebrations with Moda Bakeshop Chefs. If you would like a signed copy, I have a limited number of copies available in my pattern shop. It was so much fun to get to contribute to this compilation. I feel honored to have been a part of it.
I have wanted to make a Gratitude quilt for many years. I'm glad I finally had the excuse – and the deadline- to push me there. And I'm enjoying having it back at home with me this Thanksgiving.
Hope all celebrating in the states have a happy Thanksgiving. It's one of my favorite holidays. We are hosting lots of extended family members at our house tomorrow. I'm looking forward to it. For one thing, it's a good incentive to clear all my sewing junk off the table. I'm not feeling too stressed thanks to the many food contributions by those who are coming and especially for my husband's desire to be in charge of the turkey. (YES!) He has been excited for weeks and takes this job very seriously. He's been preparing the brine and my house smells SO good as I sit here typing.
Happy Thanksgiving!


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The 2010 ASID Showcase Home Tour starts Saturday — and this year there's two homes.
You can take a self-guided tour of both homes, a result of the work of 26 designers from the Minnesota Chapter of American Society of Interior Designers, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays, May 15-June 13.
The homes
The brand new Calhoun condo (the first ever in the Showcase) is located on the northeast corner of the lake and is "designed for a future homeowner who appreciates clean-lined, sophisticated spaces," said the Minneapolis.St.Paul Magazine website.
Then again, a note from the local ASID president said the styling tries to be pleasing to anyone.
I guess that the future homeowner is "anyone" technically, so…
Anyway, I saw the sketches and photos of the finishes and furniture, etc. and it looks gorgeous.
Add $60 to your ticket and tour the homes during a Culinary Evening. Hosted by Stephanie Marsh of Minneapolis.St.Paul Magazine, the tour includes food from
Next up, the Lake of the Isles turn-of-the-century home is "designed for a world traveler, Dan Buettner." Buettner, author the "The Blue Zones" (which I've honestly never heard of) incorporated his travels and theories about longevity into each room.
He's even having "Blue Zones Day" at the house from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 22. For $20 (plus an additional $20 if you want an autographed copy of his book), Buettner will "discuss how Power 9 is incorporated into his home" and there will be healthy living experts on hand (and wine sampling).
Ticket info
Buy your tickets at a participating ticket outlet for $15 and save $5. Otherwise, you'll pay $20 by phone (Mpls.St.Paul Magazine at 612-336-9296) or online.
Audio tours will be offered again this year, which I'm excited for. Detailed room information can be accessed from a handheld device at your own pace. Don't care about kitchens? Fine, skip it (more for me).
Have you ever been on the tour? Let me know what you think.
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A Business On Paper
This story appears in the February 2000 issue of Entrepreneur. Subscribe »
Large multinationals do it, even midsized exporters do it--so why shouldn't you take advantage of a tax incentive designed to reduce federal taxes on the profits your company earns from exporting products?
If your company is organized as a regular corporation and your products have 50 percent U.S. content, you can establish a foreign sales corporation (FSC) to lower your income tax rate on the profits you make from selling these products abroad. According to Philip M. Zukowski, national partner in charge of FSCs for KPMG, as more companies rely on overseas markets for growth, FSCs are gaining in popularity.
Joan Szabo is a writer in Great Falls, Virginia, who has reported on tax issues for more than 13 years.
Foreign Affair
An FSC is essentially a subsidiary of a parent corporation, but its responsibilities are minimal. U.S. exporters can allocate a portion of export profits to their FSC, even though it may not engage in activities. To qualify for FSC treatment, the destination for the products has got to be outside the United States.
Exactly how much tax savings is involved? The normal rate of income tax on export profits for U.S. corporations is 35 percent, says Zukowski. If a company establishes an FSC, its tax burden will be reduced by 15 percent or more, he says. A company can allocate up to 23 percent of its export profits to the FSC, at which level these profits are taxed at a lower rate.
FSCs work best for companies that have "a high volume of export sales and enjoy a high profit margin," says Saul B. Brenner, a tax partner in charge of foreign taxation for New York City accounting firm David Berdon & Co. LLP.
Take the example of a C corporation that produces software and is thinking about establishing an FSC. In its first year of operation, the company has $10 million in sales, of which about $2 million is profit. Of that $2 million, 40 percent is from international sales. If the company sets up an FSC, it could save approximately $40,000 in taxes.
FSC requirements are easier on small companies. If your company has $5 million or less in export sales, tax law says that less business activity has to take place outside the United States to receive the FSC tax benefit. But smaller businesses must still meet some requirements: they must set up an overseas office, store books and records related to export activity and have foreign members on their FSC board of directors. Companies with more than $5 million in sales must meet those requirements as well as others, such as setting up a foreign bank account.
FSCs are generally established in one of several authorized locations. Popular spots are Barbados and the U.S. Virgin Islands because these locations are acceptable under the U.S. tax code and have special rules on the taxing of FSCs. But it's not necessary to actually go to those spots and physically establish an office there. An FSC can have a shared office that is provided as part of a fee arrangement with an FSC service provider. The provider usually has a space allocated to each FSC and stores the required books and records.
For A Price
The catch is the cost involved in establishing and maintaining an FSC. So make sure the tax benefits will be greater than those costs. For example, normal charges for a management firm and other administrative fees can cost from $5,000 to $20,000 or more per year depending on the size of your company and how much you export, Zukowski says. It's possible to set an office up yourself but that would only cost more.
As is often the case with tax benefits, a cloud looms over FSCs, Brenner says. The European Union has charged that FSCs provide unfair subsidies in violation of the rules established by the World Trade Organization. The EU feels FSCs are purely a bookkeeping arrangement with no substance, says Zukowski. As a result, the EU may seek sanctions of $2 billion against the United States.
Congress may eventually have to limit the use of FSCs. Until that happens, don't miss out on an opportunity to save on products heading overseas.
Contact Sources
David Berdon & Co., (212) 832-0400, http://www.dberdon.com
KPMG, (305) 913-2652, firstname.lastname@example.com
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NextEra plans is to buy 59 of the machines for a 100MW project in Michigan. The 1.7-100 is based on the 1.6MW 1.6-100 model, introduced in 2010.
Speaking about the deal, Armando Pimentel, president and CEO of NextEra Energy Resources said: "Wind turbine innovation is key to the continued growth of the wind industry, and we look forward to installing this new 1.7-megawatt technology machine."
The 1.7-100 is GE's second turbine to receive the "brilliant" branding in its portfolio.
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RIAA Accounting: How To Sell 1 Million Albums And Still Owe $500,000
from the who's-ripping-off-whom-again? deptLast year, we had a post on RIAA accounting, detailing how labels screw over many musicians, even some of the best selling ones, such that they never actually make a dime in royalties. Bas points us to an excellent 14 minute video from lawyer Martin Frascogna, entitled How To Sell 1 Million Albums and Owe $500,000:
And, as we noted in the post last year, don't think that because a band goes "unrecouped" that the label loses money on them. The "recouping" only comes from the 10% royalty rates, which are really much, much lower (in this example, the "real" royalty rate is more like 2.5% due to the clauses in the contract). That leaves 97.5% of the money in play. Obviously, some of that is covering costs and expenses. But there's plenty of cash that makes its way into the label's bank account, when an album sells $20 million.
As for what kinds of tricks the labels use, well, Frascogna notes "breakage fees" of 20%, which are based on breakage rates for vinyl from half a century ago. That CDs don't break so much and that digital files don't break at all, doesn't matter. The labels still try to get a super high breakage rate that they get to deduct. For them, it's pure profit. Then there are "uncollected account" withholdings, on the basis that some retailers go bankrupt and don't pay for the stock they had. The way it's described here, that's often just a set number, rather than based on any actual, documented cases of uncollected fees. Next up? "Free goods." Now, we talk about the importance of free goods all the time. But here it's used in a different manner. Basically the labels deduct the "cost" of providing reviewers/radio stations/etc. with "free" copies of your album. That money comes straight out of the gross that the royalty is calculated on. The fact that you could just email the mp3 to those folks yourself? Well, pay no attention to that newfangled technology.
Next up, there are "container charges." That's for things like the jewel cases and inserts for CDs. Again, the fact that digital music doesn't have such expenses is pretty much ignored. Also, the fact that all of these expenses get deducted from the artists' share? That also seems wrong. Even more insane? Apparently the standard "container charge" is an additional 30% off the revenue. Again, in many cases that's just pure profit for the labels.
Finally, there's the ever lovely and totally amorphous "reserves." As Frascogna notes: "no one really knows what reserves entail." It's basically a blank check for the record labels to claim they have to keep some of the money themselves for "other stuff," which is mostly undefined. In this case, some labels simply set a straight percentage, up to 20% more of the gross that artists never get to see as part of their own royalties.
Bring all that together, and the 10% royalty looks more like a 2.5% royalty, and that's not enough to even get halfway to recouping even if you sell 1 million albums at the high high price of $20/album. And that doesn't even touch on splitting up any money you get between band members and paying the manager/agent, etc. When you dig in to things like this, you can understand how artists like Lyle Lovett can say they've sold 4.6 million albums and never made a dime in royalties from album sales.
Now, many of these points can be negotiable if you're knowledgeable about them. But many artists sign such contracts without realizing what that fine print really means -- and that's just what a lot of the labels are counting on.
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Supt. Willie James Evans was born October 19, 1922 to the late Bennie and Luella Evans in Marengo County, Alabama. Supt. Evans accepted Christ at an early age and married his childhood sweetheart Johnnie M. Evans which they have been married 72 years.
Supt. Evans served in the United States Army during World War II and received an honorable discharge. He was appointed pastor of the Winfield Church of God in Christ, located in Ravenna, OH where he served for 38-years.
When the church out grew the original church building and prior to becoming pastor, Elder Evans drew up the blueprint for the current building and once approved, began laying the foundation and building the church building.
He worked diligently on the building while working a full time job at Ford Motor Company. He has been retired from Ford for 30 years. During his ministry Supt. Evans began the Winfield Food Pantry where he and his wife served people hot meals each week. The ministry expanded to include clothes give away and monthly food distributions, and the ministry continues today.
Supt. Evans faithfully supported Ohio North First Jurisdiction Church of God in Christ for a number of years, as pastor and superintendent. As a District leader he supported the Jurisdiction's Sunday School Department during the Workers Meeting and the Holy Convocation and rallied to receive the Sunday School Banner. His accomplishments were many but just to name a few he was the Recipient of the Good Shepherd Award; he received the Bishop's Servant Award, and he also received Ohio North Special Recognition Award.
Supt. Evans leaves to cherish his memory; his wife of 72 years Missionary Johnnie Evans of Ravenna, Ohio; one son; James Edward Evans (Barbara) of Oakwood, Ohio; one daughter Janice McDaniel of Ravenna, Ohio, five-grandsons; six-great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; two brothers; Arthur Gray Evans and Woodson Evans both of Jasper, Alabama, Mrs. Shelley Evans daughter-in-law of Kent, Ohio; spiritual daughter Missionary Diana Starks, of Twinsburg, Ohio; spiritual son and caregiver Mr. Lee Smith of Ravenna, Ohio; and special caregivers Devon Lovejoy and Loretta of Ravenna, Ohio; the Winfield Church Family, the Ravenna District; and a host of nephews, nieces, and friends. He was preceded in death by one son Calvin Darnell Evans, two sisters and one brother.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. at Winfield C.O.G.I.C., 6595 Winfield Street, Ravenna Ohio 44266, Supt. James H. Bannerman officiating and Bishop Edward T. Cook, Jurisdictional Prelate. Interment Maple Grove Cemetery. Friends may visit at the church from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. Procession will form and condolences may be sent 6672 Henderson Rd. Ravenna, OH 44266.
(Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home (330) 535-1543 R-C 12-30-12)


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Approximate Phrase Searching: Movie Scripts and Song Lyrics
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ASIS&T 2008 Annual Meeting (AM08 2008)
Columbus, Ohio, October 24-29, 2008
Search engines provide an effective means of retrieving a document in which a piece of text occurs when the query contains infrequently occurring terms or the query is known to be an exact phrase. However, phrase queries usually contain common terms including determiners and users may not remember phrases exactly. Search engines discard common terms or assign them little importance, which may lead to poor retrieval results. In this paper, we examine the use of proximity-based phrase searching to search for quotes from song lyrics and movie scripts and compare the results against Google.ca, Yahoo.com and Ask.com. An improvement of over 25% on search engine results shows that an additional search method to complement the common search engine methods would be beneficial for this task.
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Margaret Heyward, former owner of the Historic Heyward House in Bluffton, has died.
The Heyward House Historic Center announced her passing on Facebook on Saturday afternoon.
Heyward was born on Jan. 22, 1922 in Williston. She married Daniel H. Heyward, Jr.-- a descendent of Thomas Heyward Jr., one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence-- when she was 19.
Margaret Heyward lived in the Heyward House until the late 1990s, when she moved out and it was taken over by the The Bluffton Historical Preservation Society. Margaret used to give tours of the home as a docent for the historical society. She also used to give tours of the Church of the Cross, where she was a member for more than 60 years.
The Heyward House was built in 1840. It was built as a summer home, designed by John J. Cole for his bride Ester Caroline Corley. The house is named for the Heyward family, who owned the house from the early 1880s, according to The Heyward House website.
Services will be held on Sunday at Bluffton Cemetary at 5 p.m. Sauls Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.


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06 May, 2009
Tablescape Thursday...or...Le Château de ma Mère
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Oh this table is just fabulous! I love your dishes the table and the whole room!ReplyDelete
Your mother's day table is so pretty in pink and white.ReplyDelete
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I love it Debbie. the Woodman plate and the grapes salt and pepper shakers are my favourites...and of course sweet Miss Kitty :0))
My Sweetie-pie kitty is helping me type ;)
Hope all is well.
Debbie, I love your dishes. I really love the mix of the different plates, and the serving pieces are just wonderful. I also really like the placemats, they are so pretty. Everything is just wonderful. I hope you have a very special and Happy Mother's Day. Hugs, MartyReplyDelete
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Hi Debbie, you always have such lovely tablescapes and I am in love with the grape salt and pepper shakers.ReplyDelete
Baby Kitty is a lovely dinner companion. May I sit next to him?
PS - Love your new look!
Oh my friend - when I saw the grape S&P's I just smiled. I know you could not leave without bringing them home with you. This is so pretty and you know the pink and white pulls at my heartstrings. I have the same little "tureen" and although it is not a vintage piece, I still love it. (I want a set of six to serve soup in at each placesetting. ohhhh!)ReplyDelete
We also hand-fed our two oldest furr babies, so that comment made me tear. :-( Hugs to Baby Lily...and to you, too.
See you in a FEW DAYS!!!! ~Barb
So pretty, love all the matching combinations ! Lovely lace placemats too.ReplyDelete
Thanks for sharing,
Hugs ~ Kammy
The botanical plate would be my favorite. The lace placemats are a real bonus. Thank you so much for sharing with all of us.ReplyDelete
Debbie, this is just so pretty. What a wonderful Mother's Day table. I love the mix of dishes you used, the botanical is my favorite. Love the S & P shakers, what a great find. And those placemates are just perfection. Baby Kitty did a wonderful job supervising! Hugs, KatReplyDelete
Deb... first... I forgot to tell you I love your new banner... I personally like changing my banner frequently... it's that restlessness in me from being a Naby brat I suppose!ReplyDelete
I love your red transferware... you do the most wonderful tablescapes... you and susan are welcome to come and decorate tables at French Lique any time...
and I love those battenburg lace placemats... they make any table setting special!
have a happy mothers day...
blessings,. Dixie
Oh how I heart that white soup tureen on your hutch. What a beauty!ReplyDelete
Oh you do have such pretty treasures! I do love the pink and white. Just perfect!ReplyDelete
I have a few pieces of Britain's castles, too, and it's the next best thing to being there! I adore your collection!ReplyDelete
This is absolutely beautiful.ReplyDelete
Evening, Dear Debbie! You never disappoint! This table is so beautiful and how I love that expression on Baby Kitty's little face! I would be proud to sit at your table!ReplyDelete
bE a sweetie,
shelia :0
Deb, Pink and White aaaaah! nothing prettier and for Mother's day absolutely lovely.You have a way of making your tables simple and elegant, always perfectly edited.The grape S&P is just so "Debbie". Have a wonderful Mothers day with your family.I will be at the Biltmore and in 1 week, well you know!!! Hugs kathysueReplyDelete
Le Château de ma mère - je l'adore! et le couvert - je'l'adore aussi! Très joli malgrès la lumière...et j'espère que le diner avec les amies était délicieux. LindaReplyDelete
Beautiful tablescape, Debbie! The s&p's are adorable, good score.ReplyDelete
Baby Kitty, be sure to give Mom lots of kisses Sunday! ♥ Diane
Debbie, Your table is a depiction of everything I love! The battenburg placemats are lovely beneath the red transferware. I love it all! I also own a pair of s&p shakers just like yours. They are fun, aren't they?ReplyDelete
Just beautiful, Debbie. I adore those plates and set on top of the battenburg lace really frames them so pretty. Tres jolie!ReplyDelete
Love your dinnerware, Debbie. Everything looks so nice on the table and the salt and pepper shakers are marvelous....ChristineReplyDelete
Beautiful Frenchy table as usual...Happy Mother's Day and I'll miss not seeing you next Wednesday.....Sue.ReplyDelete
Debbie, that little kitty cat is looking at you with love and trust in his eyes. Your table is lovely as always. I love the mix and those square plates really add to the layering. I hope you enjoy a happy and blessed Mother's Day.ReplyDelete
Happy Twirls
Baby Kitty makes the whole thing perfect...and the salt & pepper too! I always love what you choose. LizReplyDelete
This is so beautiful! Your plates are just wonderful. The color and design...everything looks perfect. I like your hutch with the white plates...wow. Love it all.ReplyDelete
Debbie, those are some gorgeous plates! Wow!!! I want the Spode "Aesop's Fable" in either green or pink. I've seen the Rome one at Tuesday Morning. It is beautiful!ReplyDelete
Hi Debbie,ReplyDelete
This is such a pretty table for Mother's Day! I love that pattern, I have for the longest time. I love how you mix it up and the placemats are just divine! Cute Baby Kitty loves his MAMA! Happy Mothers Day to you too, Cindy
Beautiful tablescape, as always! I have some mix and match pink Spode plates as well, and have the same ones you do.ReplyDelete
Happy Mother's Day!
I'm seeing more pink and white transfer which I've always turned my nose up at because my love is blue and white. Perhaps I shouldn't -- it sets a lovely table and I think mixing the patterns make for an interesting table. I have the same Spode as you only in blue and white -- very very lovely.ReplyDelete
A great table -- now to see if I can find that creamer and sugar in blue and white!
What a beautiful tablescape. I love the red and white spode and the way you have paired it with lace placments. Very inviting table! Thanks for sharing, Miss Bloomers/SoniaReplyDelete
First of all I think you have a whole new look on your page...am I right? Very pretty.ReplyDelete
Tell Baby Kitty he did a great job. Every detail is complete.
My favorite Spode plate is the Botanical. And your mom's Kings Crown goblets look like the same ones in my deck table.
Happy MOM day to you,
I LOVE your Mother's Day table setting! I am drooling over all of your wonderful red transferware--I LOVE how you mixed the patterns. The grapes S/P is beautiful and so are your mom's goblets! I know B.Kitty appreciated his human mom for being so kind as to bottle feed him! We did that with a little kitten my son found (we named her Hillary Kitten!) several years ago. She never did appreciate my efforts. Some kitties are like humans, I guess, but most aren't. :)ReplyDelete
Happy Thursday! Dana
wonderful table! Happy Tablescape Thursday ~ SusanReplyDelete
Debbie, I wanta be at the table with baby kitten. What a find on the salt and pepper shakers; so cute. And mom's glassware, so beautiful. Thank you for stopping over. I have some dishes from mother and someday I will post themReplyDelete
Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving me a comment. I haven't had much time since I started working to read everyones blogs or even write much that's new, and I miss that the most. Hope you have a great weekend as well!ReplyDelete
Ok. I'm comin' to suppa'! I'll bring the strawberry torte! Yes you can get the coasters wet. I relly love mine, cause they really drink the condensation. I have mine on an antique table, but sample yours first to see how they do. Chocolate milk, soda, has over-lapped onto mine. The spill makes them even look great, before I wipe clean them up! OH Yeah. If you like, "A Good Year", you are gonna love the next post!ReplyDelete
Il me conduisit à la porte du château ....ReplyDelete
Nous sommes arrivés juste à temps ...
Je remercie le ciel ...
Nous n'avons pas été trop tard!
Ils ont servi du vin ...
La viande et le pain ...
Le raisin est allé vite ...
Pour ma naïveté tête!
Nous avons dansé et chanté ...
Et mordaient cerises ...
Peu scrupuleux, que chevalier ...
Il offre me marier!
Alors là, il m'a embrassée ...
A cette date le dîner ...
Dont la table nous avons aimé ...
Car il n'est jamais trop tard!
La Muse
Debbie it's all so gorgeous and cheerful! Love the botanical plate and the S/P shackers are precious.ReplyDelete
Baby Kitty just loves you so. You can tell by the look in those pretty green eyes he adores his Mama.
Thanks for reminding me about the deer repellent. I forgot they sell that at Lowes.
Have a blessed and beautiful Mother's Day!
~Melissa :)
PS Your blog dress is stunning!
That's a gorgeous tablescape! You know I LOVE it! I only have two Old Britain Castles plates, one in red and one is multicolored, but I do have those Spode dishes. They look great with the plated with the fluted edge! I also love that you used the square plates! The salt and pepper shaker is just too cute!ReplyDelete
Beautifully coordinated and well thought out tablescape for Mothers day! I also love that photo in your header! I wanna be there!ReplyDelete
~Really Rainey~
Your tablescape is fabulous. I have always loved Spode's Castles and those salt and pepper shakers are adorable.ReplyDelete
Happy Mother's Day....
Hello Dearheart...ReplyDelete
Ohhhh Darlin'...your Mother's Day table is so grand!!! Of course, you know that I'm a lover of all pretty red transferware!!! I really enjoyed looking at all of your different plates...I love the one you called "Girl at the Well"...so pretty!!! Love your pretty white lace placemats too...the placesettings look beautiful on the white!!! And of course, the pretty french pitcher full of hydrangaes is just perfect for this tablescape! It's lovely, my friend!!!
Sending you my very best wishes for a wonderful Mother's Day!!!
Love ya,
Oh, I am in instant love with your Spode plates! I must look for some. Especially the botanical one, as I love gardening so. You have set a table worthy of a magazine cover. Really!ReplyDelete
Oh this is sooo beautiful!!! I adore the Spode!!! All of your special touches just make the table. What a wonderful Mother's day table!!!
The pic of your precious kitty looking on is just adorable!!!
I hope you have a wonderful Mother's Day!!!
Beautiful tablescape! Have a blessed Mother's Day! MicheleReplyDelete
Magnifique! Is that how you say "mannificent" in French??? It would be "magnifico" in Spanish. No matter the language, I think you get the sentiment. Love it!ReplyDelete
Sheila... who sends her regards to Baby Kitty and his mother! :-)
uh.... "magnicent" I need new glasses! LOL!ReplyDelete
Bonjour! Je suis la mere pour mon chat aussie!ReplyDelete
Your table is beautiful, as are all your kitties!
This tablscape is so delightful!, soft and sweet and Oh so frenchy and the same time!!ReplyDelete
Love your dining set and buffet also!!
This whole setting looks so inviting! I would love to join you and your kitties any time!!
Thanks for sharing!
Your guests are going to love dining at the beautiful table.ReplyDelete
Happy Mother's Day!
Your tables always look fabulous - I really like the looks of this one with the different chaped dishes! The 'grape' s&p are so whimsical... what a conversation piece!ReplyDelete
My favorite thing here is all the different plates, different designs with the same color theme. They all come together so beautifully to make for a wonderful dining experience! The little sugar bowl is adorable! :)ReplyDelete
Fabulous table. I only have a few of the Old Britain Castles plates. I would love to have an entire set. Maybe someday. I love your tablescape & how you mixed the Spode plates with the Johnson Brothers. And I love how the rest of the room coordinates with the table.ReplyDelete
Your tablesetting is exquisite...i enjoyed seeing how you put all the elements together. I smiled at the Spode Blue Room plates. i have botanical in blue for my blue and white teacup collection, and Rome also in blue for my b&w collection of plates of places I've visited.ReplyDelete
Looks like your lil' helper know how to set a grand table. I loved the combination of the red Spode with the white battenburg lace placements. I've got red accents in my kitchen and living room. I was always intimidated by red for decorating. Now that I have it throughout my home I can't imagine it without.ReplyDelete
The little grape S&P shakers were the pièce de résistance.
Your moms day table was a sweet way to share your mom with us.
I hope you can come by and see my Mothers Day gift ideas.
Sweet wishes,
Yes, I enjoyed your Mother's Day tablescape! I love your collection of china!ReplyDelete
Perfect Mother's Day tablescape! Those little s/p shakers are the cutest things! Your Battenburg place mats are so feminine and pretty, and of course, the dishes are wonderful. I hope Baby Kitty gets you a great Mother's Day gift, because you deserve it. laurieReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 7, 2009 at 11:03 PM
What a beautiful tablescape ♥ I really like how you put the square and round plates together. The salt and pepper shakers are so unusual and pretty. You always put together the most lovely tablescapes. I also like your new background. Very pretty....ReplyDelete
How very pretty! I call my set like that Irish Castles, as it is an Irish castle on the plate..:)( and I am Irish)ReplyDelete
I like how you mixed the Spode in with it..
Happy Mother's Day, Debbie!
Hey Miss Debbie! I'm late making the rounds...but I'm here! ;) This is a lovely tablescape. I started buying some of the Castle pieces in this same color combination for my motherinlaw a few years back...she loves it! Very stunning! ;) ~CC CatherineReplyDelete
Just beautiful. Love the salt and pepper shakers - they are so unique. Your little baby is very lucky.ReplyDelete
It isReplyDelete
a lovely tablescape for any ocassion. Especially for mothers. I hope your Mothers Day is one of the best yet.
I need to let my husband just listen to your gorgeous soft and romantic music... Anything French with him works:)
Loved all the different pictures and the your Marshall'spicture in the center.
Hi Debbie,ReplyDelete
Here I am, late as usual! I am going blind trying to visit everyone! LOL!!
I just love this tablescape, so elegant and pulled together. I want the salt & pepper set! I have so much blue & white (I have 4 Spode Botanical plates In blue!!) and I am starting to look for red & white. Believe it or not, I was out & about yesterday and picked up 3 Old Btitain Castle bowls. I wish there was a fourth, but there wasn't. But at least I am off to a start~a small one, but a start!! :-)
Have a wonderful Mother's Day, Debbie.
Oh, I LOVE THE COLORS! It's so soft and perfect for Mother's Day! I am in love with the grape s&p holders! Aren't they FANTASTIC!!ReplyDelete
This is the perfect table!
Debbie, I absolutely adore this tablescape! I have a set of Churchill dishes that I have wanted to post, and had it in my mind to do something very similar to this. I love your little sugar bowl, it does look like a little tureen. This is just beautiful!!ReplyDelete
I have a very similar salt & pepper shaker set, except my grapes are purple. My grandmother got it in Germany a very long time ago. She gave it to me since it was just sitting in her cabinet. Where did you get your battenberg placemats? I have two that I purchased about ten years ago, and I need four more.
Have a wonderful weekend, Nicole
Good thing you had that beautiful supervisor to help you!!! Those plates are just beautiful girl. I am sorry that I have not been around commenting much the last while. Life has a way of making you quiet once and a while...I do plan to get my poop in a group and start moving around blog land a little moreReplyDelete
happy mother's day!
May you have a wonderful Mother's day my friend...hugs and smiles Gl♥riaReplyDelete
This is just so pretty! I love the dishes and colors and how you have everything arranged!ReplyDelete
Your sweet kitty is adorable!
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Microscopic cells called "mycelium" -- the fruit of which are mushrooms -- recycle carbon, nitrogen, and other essential elements as they break down plant and animal debris in the creation of rich new soil. "We can capitalize on mycelium's digestive power and target it to decompose toxic wastes and pollutants (mycoremediation), catch and reduce silt from streambeds and pathogens from agricultural watersheds (mycofiltration), control insect populations (mycopesticides), and generally enhance the health of our forests and gardens (mycoforestry and mycogardening)."
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No, it sounds like a soil builder, not a plant supplement. I'll get the same material and use it in plots. I was going to do it under trees, but perhaps I should dedicate a raised bed to the experiment. Thanks so much for sending this information and your thoughts. Anything we can do to improve our soils should give us better plants. Before summer comes I am going to get me a chart for the garden that will survive wear and tear. My printouts dissolve with my wet, dirty fingers.
Nitrogen provides proteins, nucleic acids, vitamins and hormones.
Deficiency of nitrogen causes yellowing of older leaves, stunted plants, dormancy of lateral buds, purple coloration in shoot axis surface, wrinkling of cereal grains and inhibition of cell division.
Deficiency of nitrogen causes
Potassium helps determine anion-cation balance in cells and is involved in protein synthesis, opening and closing of stomata, activation of enzymes and maintainence of turgidity of cells.
Deficiency of potassium leads to scorched leaf tips, shorter internodes, dieback chlorosis in inter-veinal areas, loss of apical dominance, bushy habit, loss of cambial activity, plastid disintegration and increase in rate of respiration.
Deficiency of Potassium causes
Phosphorus helps cell membrane, certain proteins, all nucleic acids and nucleotides, and is required for all phosphorylation reactions.
Deficiency causes delay in seed germination, purple or red spots on leaves, dark green leaves, premature fall of leaf or flower buds.
Deficiency of Phosphorus cause
Guide to Nutrient Deficiency Symptoms in Plants
Joan, I bought the book Mycelium Running. I admit I'm not a patient as I used to be, but I found it difficult to read. Too much for my tired brain!. Still, picking and choosing what parts I read, there is lots of interesting material. Mycelium to hold together soil, prevent erosion, purify water that has been polluted by agriculture and industry, and edible mushrooms. Interesting.
My computer is behaving strangely with "Reply"; "Add Reply doesn't work. Here is trial 4.
So, Sentient, have you decided to use the material you described before. If so, how do you plan to use it and how will you know if it makes a difference in your soil and plants?
I guess this is where my old horticulture classes from Washington State University come in handy. I shall set up a trial plot beside an untreated plot.
Joan, I'm not up to a scientific test of that. Somewhere I read that the farmer's footsteps are the best fertilizer. That's where it is for me - a randomized plot design would be good, but that has to be left up to the ag experiment station! I would love to know what happens in your plots!
I am using the "Plant Success" inoculant. I will continue watching for results from others. I don't think it will hurt.
With mushrooms coming up in various parts of the yard, I know there are those types of mycelia, so it might be completely moot! I did pick a few mushroom caps and place them on the soil surface in the raised beds, thinking they might shed spores and grow some mycelia there.
To be honest, I'm starting to think the biggest market for mycororrhizal inoculants is for hydroponic marijuana. Which, while I'm an avid gardener, is not something I have any interest in at all. Hydroponic marijuana is such an unnatural system, totally cut off from soil,and even cut off from sunlight, using high power indoor lights, that the effects of inoculant might be greatly magnified. And a small benefit could mean a big increase in profits. Totally different from growing tomatoes and chili peppers in a compost-enriched raised bed, or linden trees in a mulched section of yard.
What I am thinking about more is setting up a plot for edible fungi. That is still a vague idea for me. I love the idea.
This is from Texas A&M:
Benefits of Mycorrhiza:
Enhanced plant efficiency in absorbing water and nutrients from the soil.
Reducing fertility and irrigation requirements.
Increased drought resistance
Increased pathogen resistance/protection.
Enhancing plant health and vigor, and minimizing stress.
Enhanced seedling growth.
Enhanced rooting of cuttings.
Enhanced plant transplant establishment.
Improved phytoremediation of petroleum and heavy metal contaminated sites.
Mycorrhiza enhances Drought Resistance
Mycorrhizal Plants in Revegetaion site
Advantages of Mycorrhiza:
Produce more stress resistant plants during production and for landscape.
Potentially less pesticide usage.
Plants are more drought and nutrient tolerant in the landscape.
Potentially higher transplanting success and faster establishment.
Value added: Marketing landscape plants with greater stress tolerance.
All of these "better" beg the question, "better than what?". For example, if you add mycorrhyzal fungi to a sterile medium, compared to just using a sterile medium without inoculant. But most of the time we're growing in the soil, not sterile and hopefully we use soil that is organically rich. What about a disturbed soil, with or without, say, organic enrichment, that encourages any native or local mycelium? or in a generally good soil that is not so disturbed? I have not found much that really tells me, scientifically, that adding mycorrhiza will be of great benefit. Testimonials and photos are not the best evidence.
Even so, I want to give my plants the best chance I can, so I don't mind a little "spicing it up" with something that seems, at least, not harmful and may have some benefit. Maybe not too rational of me.
My goodness, Daniel, where do you find all this information? I Googled and did't come up with this information you sent today. Thanks so much.
Your idea for "farmer's footprints" is a sound one; it is as good as any. I will do a little bit of experimenting and keep you posted.
I assume your soil came via the Ice Age Flood and puddled there before going into the sea and is very rich in mineral nutrients as well as ground water. Your area, Portland and Vancouver, hold a huge gravel aquifer. Do you know now far down your water table is at your new garden area? Perhaps your soil has the right nutrients and moisture and sunlight as that monster mushroom in Oregon.
Because my ground is high on the side of the Spokane River canyon, the Ice Age Flood washed away top soil to volcanic cliffs and has been replaced by blown-in volcanic ash. There are several places on the south hill that puddled and icebergs sat and melted high on the rim of the canyon. There are interesting little ponds all over the south side. So it will be interesting to compare our two gardens.
Oregon's monster mushroom is world's biggest living thing
Nope, I was wrong, There are two passes the river had to go over before getting to Portland/Vancouver.
Wow - interesting. Looks like here in Weest of the Cascades, we have some of your good topsoil. "Lake-bottom sediments deposited by the Missoula Floods are the primary reason for the agricultural richness of the Willamette Valley." wikipedia.
Joan, since I don't watch TV, when my brain is tired I research things that interest me. A wandering mind!
One thing about those giant mushroom articles, I don't understand. They talk about the giant mushrooms killing trees. But if they've been living there for hundreds, even thousand of years, and there are forests there, that can't be true. Maybe in a disturbed forest, trees are more sensitive. But - forests have been disturbed before, just differently.
Who knows, maybe there is a massive mushroom under us now. Waiting to digest us.
The article said some scientists want to determine how to kill it because it kills trees, but I think you have a good point about it living there for so long without killing all trees. I suspect something limits how far it can go.
Waiting to digest us: lol. Lions & tigers & mushrooms, oh my!
Maybe it's the opposite - maybe the fungus is responsible for healthy development of trees? And when the tree is stressed or dies for other reasons, the fungus spreads through the wood and ultimately recycles the tree?
Now that I think of it, somewhere I have an X-files episode something like this. Except I think it was insects instead of fungus.
I think you could be right that they don't kill trees.
A quick search of IMDb came up with a movie about a group of shipwrecked people that ate mushrooms on the island and slowly changed into mushrooms: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0057295/combined
Xfiles episode on mushrooms digesting people. Must be part of my psyche - didn't remember until googling.
The one I was thinking of was called "Darkness Falls". It actually was about insects.
The movie you found sounds interesting!
Sounds like your memory was correct after all. Congratulations.
I stopped watching Xfiles very quickly because I like resolution and there didn't seem to be any. Also, no matter how much evidence the one character came up with, the other was always a non-believer. However, the woman was so beautiful, that kept me watching longer than I would have otherwise. Probably not your reason for watching :)
Anyway, I did see and enjoy the Xfiles movie where, if I remember correctly, they found the bees that were being multiplied and a spaceship came out of the ground at the end. More resolution than the TV series :)
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