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Saturday, September 30, 2006
This is one of the quilts you could spy yesterday. I got several requests for a better look. I started out making 'Wild Things' from
Primitive Pieces by Lynda Hall
. After I competed the applique pieces, I remembered the wonky crows I had lying around from a previously abandoned quilt. As luck would have it there were just enough to make the alternate strips. The result was a slightly narrower quilt than Lynda's pattern. Because of it's narrow size I have been able to display it around the house in places where nothing else fits.
Friday, September 29, 2006
After several futile attempts at putting up a short video, I am going finally going to post some photos of our nearly finished, freshly repainted bedroom. We started this project just before Labor Day, completed the bulk of the work, then took a nice, long rest. This week things were hung on the walls again and it's starting to look like a bedroom again.
It has been a journey for us. This room has been painted four colors now. We started with the contractor's choice - Navajo White. Next I selected a pale green. Pretty enough on the paint chip but felt like we were sleeping inside a carton of pistachio ice cream. We went back to a neutral color - sisal. We like it fine but our livingroom and hallway are that color, too. Didn't feel like we had much imagination.
Here we are with Camilla Sage. I still can't make sense of the name, but I sure like the color. The first picture is the little hallway that enters into the room. The door on the right is a linen closet.
The next photo is looking back toward that hallway. The open doorway at the right edge goes into the bath. If you turn right at the leather backpack (a future 'Favorite Things' subject) you would be headed back out the hallway that you just came in.
This picture shows 'my side of the room'. Some of my very favorite photographs from over the years, a few special stuffed animals including one made from my grandma's mink coat, an Winnie-the-Pooh painting I did for Hubby some years back.
This photo shows the last part of the room to be decorated. We didn't put things back on the wall in the same places they were. That left this whole wall with nothing on it. I know just the quilt I want to make to display here. Remember that stack of brushed cottons from a few weeks back. I have them all ironed and ready to cut. This won't be a blank wall for long.
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
The fall decorations are getting put out slowly, but surely. This year I am trying to find new places to display them, so it's taking a bit longer than normal to put up.
This is a little Fall Valentine I made for Hubby a couple of years back. The verse was from a c
ard I sent him many years ago. I always remembered and liked it. I drew it all out on paper just doodling and decided I could convert it to embroidery quite easily.
The green stripe fabric at the top is my favorite fabric of all time. I only have about a fat quarter of it left. I'm quite particular about when I am willing to use some -- especially for a gift. Hubby was an easy choice.
I haven't been at the sewing machine for many days now. It's not bothering me because I have several hand projects that are on going and I'm getting in my quilt-y time that way. I am close to completing the punched rug -- maybe one more evening. I have my ever present hexagons and a hand quilting project that I have not yet shared. I know exactly what I'm going to start on next -- just feel like I should finish something up before I begin another.
Sunday, September 24, 2006
We live in a great town. I suppose it is technically a city. We have somewhere in the neighborhood of 80,000 residents. The western border is the Pacific Ocean. To the north, east and south you simply cross a street and your in the next town. Still it feels like a small community here. There is a lot of civic pride, support for the schools, the arts and even public art, which during the 90's was a hot bed topic. We are willing, and do, close our streets at the drop of a hat in order to host events that support the community or bring people to it. We have a marathon in the winter, a world-class 5-K event in the spring, twice a year we have a one-day craft fair that is the largest in the state.
During other times there are small antique shows, the twice weekly farmer's market. Today was 'ArtSplash!'
This annual event raises money for the arts in the public schools. A street is closed off, freshly coated with whatever the stuff is to make it nice and black and area merchants and businesses buy a piece of the street. Various artists work over the two day event to bring these chalk drawings to life. It is really something to see.
The artists are happy to talk to you while they work and usually have portfolios of previous drawings they have done. It's a little sad to me that they work so hard to make something so wonderful and tomorrow commuters will be driving right over their work.
This year there were several pieces that must be viewed from a certain spot in order to get the proper perspective. Because they want you to get the best view, the artists marked the best view spot with tape. These are fun to look at, but they seem to look much better in the photos than they did in real life.
Hubby and I favor the self-portrait drawings, like the first photo, and recreating old world paintings such as the 3rd photo. This year included several undersea-scapes, mermaids and a few fantasy pieces. There is also an area where regular people can purchase a small square and have a try. We haven't gotten the nerve yet. Maybe someday - after some practice on the patio. I love sidewalk chalk and Hubby is quite talented when it comes to drawing.
This last photo is the view from ArtSplash to the ocean. We were on a hill just a little over a mile from the beach. We were lucky to have 'Chamber of Commerce' weather today - no fog and no clouds.
Saturday, September 23, 2006
I have seen so many of your pincushions this last week and wanted to share my collection. What I noticed when I began gathering was I seem to have a chicken theme happening. I don't have chickens anywhere else in my home. I wonder how this happened?
Starting from the left is a wool tomato (pumpkin?) that was a souvenir from my MIL's trip to Keepsake Quilting. It is my everyday pincushion and lives by the sewing machine. The red chicken is a spoolie I made from a Gooseberry Patch book. It serves as my hand stitching cushion and stays by my chair within easy reach.
The little beeskep I made for my mom at Camp Fire Girls probably when I was 9 or 10. (Does anyone else remember having their pigtails adorned with the thick yarn a la Cindy Brady?) I don't use this one -- it's' just like Mom left it.
The log cabin chicken was a class project and lives in the tote box I use to carry supplies back and forth to class. My teacher likes to tease about stabbing the chicken. I like to spread the pins out to look like a full plumed tail and never, ever put pins in the eyes.
The needle keeper in the front was made by my MIL for a Christmas gift. It came stuffed with a little cash for a shopping spree *s* This little helper goes with me to my friendship group or when I travel with only hand sewing.
Somewhere around here I have a traditional red tomato with a little strawberry attached just like Mom and Grandma had. Also I have instructions for some make-do pincushions. I don't think I really need more, but I sure do want them.
Friday, September 22, 2006
Look at what was in my mailbox yesterday.
sent the sweetest of fabric postcards to me. Fall is my favorite time of year and crows and pumpkins are among my favorite images. The stamp is still in tact and it has been hand-cancelled. The perfect pick me up during a week that has had some up's and down's.
I worked on the punched rug quite a bit yesterday. (The one with the pumpkin and crow *s*) The inner background is almost completely filled in. I hope to get the outer background done over the weekend. Then the question is: What to do with it? Right now I'm going between framing or turning into a pillow. Any thoughts?
Yesterday's post had a picture of a quilt on my bed with a repeat paragraph about the punch rug. I have taken to copying my posts to a word file until I'm sure that Blogger has not eaten it. Blogger was hungry yesterday and I had to cut and paste my post over a couple of times. What I intended to share was the quilt on the bed is a project I completed last week. I had shown the top in a previous post. Now it is quilted and bound and has found a temporary home on my bed. The pattern is from Buggy Barn and uses half square triangles to make up the Lone Star design. I made a traditional Lone Star in my early quilting career with lumpy success. I love the colors in this one and the fact it came out flat.
Thursday, September 21, 2006
I have been a little out of the loop for the last day or two. Bloggers and quilters are very prolific -- there are so many posts to catch up on. I have been reading and enjoying them all. I might not take a moment to comment at every place I visit, but I'll try to get back on track with regular visits after today.
I have been working on the punched rug. It is fun and very mindless. I am cutting strips as I go and that seems to be working well. While the pattern gives fabric amounts, I didn't want to cut it all into 1/4" strips -- what to do with the left overs? I wouldn't want to attempt stitching them into something. This way I cut a bunch, punch them in then go back and cut some more. If I do this type of project again, I will have a better idea of what it takes to fill in an area without too many leftover strips.
I have been working on the punched rug. It is fun and very mindless. I am cutting strips as I go and that seems to be working well. While the pattern gives fabric amounts, I didn't want to cut it all into 1/4" strips -- what to do with the left overs? I wouldn't want to attempt stitching them into something. This way I cut a bunch, punch them in then go back and cut some more. If I do this type of project again, I will have a better idea of what it takes to fill in an area without too many leftover strips.
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
I had a lot of comments and questions about the rug project I showed yesterday. While I am certainly not qualified to offer any sort of tutorial, I'm happy to show some pictures of the tool I use and what I have done so far.
The tool is called The Oxford Punch Needle. It came in this nice box with a detailed booklet of instructions -- that I completely ignored. The tool came pre-threaded with a piece of yarn. I carefully re-threaded it using fabric and went on my merry way.
I did follow the instructions in the magazine (which are minimal at best.) They said I should begin with the pumpin. Using rotary cutter and ruler, I cut up a LOT of 1/4" strips of homespun fabric to use in the pumpkin. I had previously transferred the pattern to Monk's cloth. Once the strips were cut, I was ready to punch.
First I did the detail lines inside the pumpkin then started working from the outside - in. With strips of fabric 45" long, I was rethreading that little tool fairly often. Fortunately it's easy to thread. I'm thinking there must be a way to cut the strip so it is continuou ... like making miles of bias from a square of fabric. I will ponder this more before I cut the next color.
This is the backside of the project and the side that you work on. It's just a matter of punching and filling in the space now. There is a photo below that shows the front side so far.
I should have reversed the pattern before I transfered it. My finished product will be facing opposite of the model in the magazine. Also, I have never used Monk's cloth before. I should have put masking tape around the edges before I began.
I hope it's as clear as mud now. I'll post photos of my progress.
Monday, September 18, 2006
Things are getting back to normal around here. Hubby was out of town on business last week. The plan was to sew morning, noon and night. It was a good plan. But life sometimes makes you change your plans and that's okay too. I began putting out some of the fall quilts and decorations. This quilt is called "Moonshine" by Lynda Hall. A fun, scrappy quilt that just happened to be done in autumn colors. It's not really as ruffly as it appears here. It has been covering the ottoman and has taken on the shape *s* I did machine quilt a top that had been waiting patiently and got the binding all stitched down. Also stitched the binding on a friend's quilt. So I didn't get to the new things I thought I would, but I found satisfaction in getting a couple of items off my plate.
In the mail, I got the new
Create and Decorate
. This further sidetracked me from my original plan. I found this pattern for a rug that I just knew I needed to have. It uses a technique like punch-needle using 1/4" fabric strips on monk's cloth. I happened to have the brushed cottons and homespuns that I needed. A quick trip to the store for monk's cloth and to enlarge the pattern and I'm all set. Today I'll be cutting 1/4" strips of fabric. I've not done this before, but it should be fun.
I made the first soup of the season yesterday afternoon. A very quick and easy one. We call it Fiesta Chicken Soup. Our Costco sells packages of pollo asado - seasoned, boneless, skinless chicken. I cook the chicken in chicken stock and allow it to cool. Shred the chicken and put it back in the stock along with a can of corn and reheat. Serve with crumbled corn chips and shredded cheddar cheese. Yummy. I'm looking forward to lots of soups -- even the 17 Bean Soup that The Princess dislikes so much. With my new bread baking skills it's going to be a delicious fall.
Thursday, September 14, 2006
Ooops. In yesterday's post I showed a photo of this quilt and said that I have it on display most of the year. This is a photo showing where it actually lives ... on top of a treadle sewing machine that we use as an end table.Because I have been too lazy to reload the digital camera software after Death of the Hard Drive 2006, I have been taking all of my digital photos with my cell phone. I quickly press a few buttons and the pictures magically show up in my email. The downside to this is the cell phone is not a high quality camera and pictures are much better when taken outside. In particular, the color of the walls always comes out with this odd green-ish cast that I can't seem to edit out.
So today I'm sharing a few photos of the backyard fence. I have taken to hanging my quilts there when I photograph them. I have gone so far as to just leave push pins in the wood so I don't have to fuss with carrying them out there in my pocket and stabbing myself in the leg.
All of the outdoor photos were taken spring after everything was freshly planted and not filled in. The plants were all so low, it seemed like we were just looking at a vast expanse of fence. I went to my favorite junk/antique store picked out a few things to break the monotony.
I was trying to make it seem like a garden room. Over the summer, some of the plants filled out nicely and thrived. Others didn't fare so well. Such is the fate of plants that come home with me -- they must be hearty and able to fend for themselves. I do my best, but I was not blessed with a green thumb.
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
In the last couple of days,
shared some of her miniature quilts and
showed a quilt made with tiny little 9-patches. Those posts reminded me of this quilt I made a few years back. I believe it is a Jo Morton pattern that was in American Patchwork and Quilting. The small 9-patches are 2" finished. I made it the very day the magazine came in the mail -- just pulled fabrics right off the shelf. When the pieces are so small it doesn't take much. The colors have a fall flare to them, but this quilt stays on display almost all year long.
I'm working on completing a couple of things that have been hanging over my head. Hopefully by the next post, I will have some newer work to share.
Monday, September 11, 2006
A sweet surprise landed in my mailbox today. A few weeks back
asked the question: What do you think about blogging. I responded to her query and was lucky to be selected by MayBritt and her daughter to receive a prize *s* I went to my mailbox this morning and found this little package with a sweet note waiting there for me. This lovely fat quarter is sure to find the perfect home in quilt before we know it. I think the wise little owl will probably sit on my sewing table to give me guidance while I'm stitching. I have a friend whose husband has some health problems, but enjoys spending his time with a stamp collection. So even the stamps on the envelope will bring happiness to someone. Thank you MayBrit-what a fun package to receive.
*s*See my shoes peeking out under the top of the coffee table? I notice this happens often when I take photos looking down. At least today, my shoes are cute ... so I didn't crop them out.
America - Land of the free .... home of the brave.
Sunday, September 10, 2006
The Scarecrows are complete and ready to adorn something in the house this fall. I did limited hand-quilting on this piece. I just wasn't in the mood to set up the machine for free-motion quilting, but didn't want to dedicate a lot of time to hand-quilting when it will be stored in the garage rafters for 10 out of 12 months. I did a quick echo around each scarecrow, once around the embroidery and just inside each rectangle and called it good. When I started I gave no thought to binding (and it probably shows) I just pulled some strips out of a strip box, stitched them together and put 'em on. It's okay. I love just putting things together as they may sometimes just to see what will happen.
Now I'm going to get to work on that nice stack of brushed cottons I shared a couple of days ago. Tonight I'll get it all pressed and ready to cut in the morning. Time to heat up the iron ....
Saturday, September 09, 2006
Happy Birthday, California.
September 9, 1850 California became the 31st state. When I was in elementary school this day was a state holiday. We started school the day after Labor Day, then within a day or two had a day off. My mom found it quite silly -- I thought it was great. My favorite year in school was 4th grade. We studied California history that year and I loved everything about it. We learned about the mission system and went of field trips to our
missions. We learned about the
Gold Rush
The Donner Party
. California has gotten a poor reputation in the media. All the whackos seem to come from here -- according to the news. A lot of very nice folk hail from here as well. The state is not only the large cities most are familiar with, but some very nice small towns -- just like can be found anywhere else in America. There is agriculture and industry, high-tech and artisans. There are beautiful beaches, deserts, lakes, rivers, mountains. I think Miss Salan, my 4th grade teacher, said that if California were to become a country, the only thing it would need to import is nickel. Now, I knew that I had some nickels right in my piggy bank at home. She must have been mistaken on that one point. So again I say, Happy Birthday California, I think you're great and you'll always be home to me.
Thursday, September 07, 2006
Inspiration .... thank you so much for the motivational comments you gave. I have taken them all to heart and feel much better getting on to a new project. I am going to take a good hard look at some UFO's that have been dangling over my head and see about finding them a new home. They deserve to be appreciated, not looked on with dread. Last night was quilt class. So fun to see all the ladies after a whole month away. Vacations, new grandchildren, radio prizes, quilt projects ... so much to talk about and very little sewing going on.
I took the opportunity to engage in a little retail therapy and came upon this little gem of a packet. It was singing my name. Once I picked it up, I knew it was destined to be MINE *s* It is the brushed cottons from Bound By The Prairie by Kansas Troubles. Stay tuned to see what it becomes. I completed the applique on my Scarecrows wall hanging and am hand quilting it. Nothing fancy, just echo around the appliques and a quick trip around each block and the border. I'll post a photo when I get it all done.
Although fall is coming to many parts of the U.S., it won't be arriving here soon. On a walk to the "Promised Land" with Harper, I took a picture of the hibuscus in full bloom next door. It really is a beautiful plant and makes me wish I was in Hawaii, sipping a tropical cocktail full of fruity goodness and a paper umbrella.
The last picture is the view of our backyard from the "Promised Land." This is one of the greenbelt areas in our neighborhood, full of rabbits, squirrels and birds. Harper can often be found laying in a flowerbed looking down longingly hoping to get a good, close look at one of those bunnies. When we walk down there, she has no idea this is the place she so wants to be. And those darned bunnies are very elusive. They run and hide at the first whiff of dog. No matter how much we promise not to hurt them, just want to get a good look, they refuse to cooperate. Darned ole bunnies.
Tuesday, September 05, 2006
Motivation - where can I find some? I just feel as though I'm spinning my wheels, unable to find a direction to go in. The painting project is nearly complete. Only some trim left and then putting things back on the walls. I don't want to just put things back exactlly how they were. Time for change which will require some thought.I have not posted (or made) any quilting goals. That might force me to look hard at what I have hanging around, incomplete - possibly to never be finished. I did make a UFO list at the beginning of 2006, worked on completing a couple of projects, then promptly misplaced the list. That tells you how dedicated I am to sticking with a plan. I think I need to take a serious look at some of the projects - maybe it's just time to move on, accept that I learned something from them, but they are not destined to be completed - by me, anyway.Tomorrow, I resume my weekly class. We are always off for the month of August. Usually I am so excited. I'm not planning on making the quilt they are going to start -- it is very similar to the one I made for our 25th wedding anniversary. I just need to find a project to feel excited about. I'm hoping once I see the ladies and their show and tell from August I will feel more inspired.Next week, Hubby is out of town for work. I have lots of mental plans for all that I will accomplish then. Could this be partially responsible for this week's stall? So many things to 'save' for next week. Hmmm, that makes me feel a little better already. Maybe I'll go sit on the floor and stare at the fabric in the closet. Who knows what will pop into my head.
*This post has been eaten twice -- I hope three times is a charm *s*
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I'm a big fan of Jeremy's skating as well, but I also agree that sending Jeremy to Worlds right now might not be such a good thing for him. I don't even think that it's necessarily a matter of tough love, since I haven't heard of him slacking off on training (at least on purpose) so I don't think it's a Nicole Bobek situation. Jeremy's had a pretty rough year, and in a good year, he's been a headcase at Worlds. I don't think with the boot problems he's had, the possible mental and physical fallout from the missed training, and then a disastrous nationals... well, I just don't think that "gifting" him a trip to Worlds is going to be doing him any favors.
Jeremy and his team have already been working on a training program which is going to get him physically and mentally ready for major international competition. Let him go to 4CCs and work through the less pressured environment and then regroup and refocus for next year. It may be very good for him.


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Shamanism: The term Shaman originates from Siberian ancient tribal languages. It means "one who sees in the dark." Shamanism relates to traditions, and spiritual practices of ancient world cultures that believe we are all connected to one another and to everything else in the world and universe in which we exist. The inherent nature of … Read more
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In an effort to bring the two nations closer, India's The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)--in collaboration with LEAD Pakistan, the Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB) Pakistan and the Buksh Foundation—will be organising a series of events to mark the launch of the "Lighting a Million Lives" campaign in Pakistan on October 12-13, 2012.
The aim of these initiatives is to create consensus in Pakistan in favour of a cross-border clean energy movement while at the same time cementing the civil, political and cultural ties between India and Pakistan.
Reflecting on the need for enhanced bilateral relations, Dr. R.K. Pachauri, Director General, TERI, asserted, "India and Pakistan face common problems such as the lack of energy access for a large part of the population, particularly in rural areas. TERI has been at the forefront of solutions in this field. We are now extending our partnership to Pakistan, particularly with our programme of Lighting a Billion Lives. Such initiatives can go a long way in boosting the peace process between the two countries."
Over the past few years, TERI's widely acclaimed "Lighting a Billion Lives" campaign has garnered strong support across India, and has been instrumental in illuminating 382,750 households across the invisible interiors of rural India. Following its successful interventions in Africa, South Asia and South East Asia, TERI is now focusing on Pakistan with the launch of "Lighting a Million Lives" initiative.
The campaign is inspired by TERI's commitment to global sustainable development and creation of innovative solutions for a better tomorrow. Through the campaign, TERI intends to facilitate the access and use of solar lighting devices among Pakistan's rural communities. It is a known fact that clean and affordable energy is elementary to ensure inclusive socio-economic development and environmental conservation. According to an estimate, nearly 2.2 billion litres of kerosene are used each year for lighting purposes, while about 5.5 million tonnes of CO2 are emitted to the atmosphere by burning of kerosene. On the other hand, each solar lantern in its 10-year life replaces about 500-600 litres of kerosene, mitigating about 1.5 tonnes of CO2. Since its inception, TERI has been making a concerted effort towards addressing these critical issues as well as bringing about innovations to facilitate interventions enable energy access for all.
In this context, TERI—in collaboration with LEAD Pakistan and the AEDB--will be hosting a half-day high-level multi-stakeholder Conference on Energy Access in Islamabad on October 12, 2012. Featuring Pakistan's leading policymakers, experts and business leaders, the Conference shall enable opinion leaders from India and Pakistan to formulate a coordinated strategy to strike the energy-poverty nexus at its roots.
Explaining the relevance of the Conference, Dr. Pachauri opined, "At present, Pakistan is facing a serious power problem. A large section of population in Pakistan's rural areas is deprived of energy supply. We believe that it is in the best interest of both countries to be able to work together and cooperate in the spirit of good neighborliness. "
Post the conference, the Institute shall also inaugurate a wide range of renewable technologies and facilities established by its researchers in the Pakistani Village of Gah—birthplace of Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh--on October 13, 2012. TERI has adopted Village Gah under the aegis of its 'Lighting a Million Lives' initiative, which aims at integrating new and sustainable technologies for elimination of poverty by introducing Renewable Energy Technologies (RETs).
Highlighting the Institute's work in Village Gah, Mr. Ibrahim Hafiz Rehman, Director, Social Transformation Division, TERI, said, "We are essentially providing technical support to boost energy security in Gah. We have connected several houses through smart grids and have set up 51 Solar Based Domestic Lighting Systems in the village since 2006. TERI has also installed 16 solar street lights and two additional solar water heater systems in Gah. However, for all the cost incurred in this project, we have received a tremendous amount of goodwill and warmth for our efforts."
Marking the culmination of these landmark events, a benefit concert will also be held in Pakistan's culture hub, Lahore, in the evening of October 13, 2012. The concert will feature Dr. Salman Ahmad of the "Junoon" fame, and the widely popular Indian rock band "Euphoria" led by Dr. Palash Sen. Bollywood actor Rahul Bose--who has travelled across Indian villages to muster support and spread awareness for the LaBL--will also be attending the event as a special Ambassador of the LaML campaign.
In myriad ways, the Lahore Benefit Concert symbolises a radical change in the lives of the rural poor across Pakistan and India. It marks a major milestone in the journey of a people from darkness to light. Through this apolitical concert, TERI and the Buksh Foundation not only hope to raise funds for the LaML campaign, but also raise awareness on the issue of sustainable development and bilateral unity.


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I had a hard time getting out of bed this morning, I was on a beach lying in a hammock looking out over the azure blue of the ocean. This is a place that always calms my otherwise busy lifestyle. I can't put my finger it, but there is something magical about a hammock. I do know that when I'm in one the rest of the world seems to slip away and my mind sees nothing but the calm of paradise.
I think about hammocks on beaches in St. Croix, Jost Van Dyke, or St. Thomas, but the common theme for hammocks is on a beach spanning the gap between a couple of trees with the ocean as my only view. White sand, slight breeze and beautiful blue skies that join the blue of the ocean, conger up mountains of wonderful thoughts in my mind. They carry me away from my little paradise to another paradise and I don't have to leave home to make these wonderful trips a mental reality.
Well, I guess that the time has rolled around for me to get up and get moving again before I am Late to work. It would be tough to have to leave this paradise I live in and the other one that I dream in and go back the mainland and reality again. I guess that is why I can't get behind "reality TV", reality is not a really cool place. I think I will just live here in the Keys and dream of the rest of the tropics between visits to them. ;o)


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The great Suns version of Steve Nash is gone
He simply can't play the game at a high level anymore. And that's alright. Nash isn't the first Hall of Fame athlete to not know when to call it quits.
Let's go back in time. About 16 months ago when I broke the news that Nash was traded to the Lakers for two first-round picks and two second-round picks. He was going to L.A. so he could 1) be close to his children 2) team up with Kobe and chase that elusive ring and 3) get paid as the Lakers gave him a three-year, $28 million dollar deal.
Sure it sucked to have Nash in the jersey of the hated Lakers. It sucked thinking about him playing against the Suns in that awful yellow and purple jersey. Especially after he told the Suns fan base that he would have a hard time ever playing for the hated enemy.
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Zainal Alam, Muhd. Nazrul Hisham and Manuel, Pinelo and Kama, Samanta and Gunnar, Jonsson and Anne, Meyer and Krist V., Gernaey (2011) A continuous membrane microbioreactor system for development of integrated pectin modification and separation processes. Chemical Engineering Journal, 167 (2-3). pp. 418-426. ISSN 1385-8947
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Evaluation of novel enzyme reactions and reactor systems is often hampered by costs related to obtaining sufficient amounts of enzymes. In this respect, it will be advantageous to assess new enzymatic processes in microbioreactors designed to resemble genuine reactor systems. In this work, we present a continuous membrane microbioreactor prototype for development of enzyme catalyzed degradation of pectin. Membrane reactors are becoming increasingly important for the novel 'biorefining' type of processes that either require product removal to avoid product inhibition or rest on partial hydrolysis of the substrate to obtain e.g. value-added oligosaccharides from complex biopolymers. The microbioreactor prototype was fabricated from poly(methylmethacrylate) (PMMA) and poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS) and designed as a loop reactor (working volume approximately 190. µL) integrated with a regenerated cellulose membrane for separation of low molecular weight products. The main technical considerations and challenges related to establishing the continuous membrane microbioreactor are discussed. The workability of the prototype was validated by comparing the process data at microscale to those obtained using a lab-scale membrane reactor system. The prototype presented here is easy to handle, has a low complexity - thus a relatively simple fabrication process - and can be used to study extended enzymatic reactions.
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Uncontrolled Keywords: | continuous, membrane separation, microbioreactor, pectin hydrolysis, scale down |
Subjects: | Q Science > QD Chemistry |
Divisions: | Chemical and Natural Resources Engineering (Formerly known) |
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Deposited By: | Liza Porijo |
Deposited On: | 22 Oct 2012 10:19 |
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just the answer - Bushmills Irish Whiskey
Diageo's acquisition of Bushmills Irish Whiskey from Pernod Ricard in 2005 heralded a major change for the brand. As Shivaun Lucey, global brand director, Bushmills, stresses in this month's Just the Answer, there is a wealth of difference between being a secondary brand to a market leader and being the only Irish whiskey marketed by the world's largest spirits company. Olly Wehring spoke with Lucey about the brand's future as part of Diageo.