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Making It Fun For Your Children
A good way to start your youngster reading is usually to teach them the sounds from the alphabet. Go through each letter and use making the sounds using them. You can do this anywhere, whilst getting them ready for school, in the car or before their goodnight story are some good opportunities. Try teaching them several letter sounds during a period, its not all the 26 sounds at once and recycle them everyday. Offer them examples of words that match the sounds, like 'Aa for Apple' and elicit words from their website for every letter sound.
Once these budget cuts become effective parents should expect the give up rate to climb. Programs that offer extra assist to students who struggle in reading or math may soon be a thing of the past. This will put acquiring pressure on parents to pay to the deficiency of support through the school system.
Investing in a solid phonics based reading program is a sure way to have your kids reading well. Children ages 4 or over will really reap the benefits of learning the phonetic sounds and patterns. By learning having a specific system, there isn't any gaps in the operation. In just quarter-hour every day parents can educate the youngster to read and study well.
When you are teaching your child to learn, no matter which country or region you are in, whether in Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, South Africa or even in the Caribbean, all of that is needed is an easy reading method which will have your child reading a book in just a very limited time.
Another major opportunity we've got as parents, is always to read to your children every single day. Especially when they're very young, children must hear adventures. They want to begin to see the vibrant colored pages and pay attention to different emotions that you simply evoke when you find yourself reading for many years. As early as day one, it is important to start this routine. It helps the minds and vocabulary of children start to grow. They will also become looking forward to finding out how to read.
Helping Your Children Become Good Readers
Deciding to teach your kids to see is among the most important decisions you are going to ever lead to your child's future. You might make this decision for assorted different reasons; it could be that you've made a decision to homeschool your son or daughter, or you have thought we would give your youngster a head start for school. The reasons are as varied because variety of parents around.
Because I enjoyed snuggling with my baby so much, I also loved to see to my baby. I began reading to him after he was obviously a month or so old. I didn't try this because it was likely to get him to more intelligent. I did it because I enjoyed the closeness we shared and watching his reactions to my voice. I knew he couldn't determine what I was saying, or understand what the pictures in the book were. But I did are aware that my baby loved being close to me and hearing my voice. I also wanted my son to see that reading would have been a valuable skill to find out.
As parents, we should instead employ this vast development. A major method of carrying this out is as simple as constantly talking to our young children as though they understand precisely what were saying. Amazingly, they understand over what we usually let them have credit for. Young children get more information language and vocabulary from the first 3 years of their life. By constantly hearing their parents yet others around them communicate, they'll learn and learn how to communicate as well.
As you read to your child, indicate key term and get your son or daughter to suggest towards the picture for the page. Talk about the letter at the start of the word and ask your son or daughter to spot more words beginning with the identical letter. This will help your kids to learn words and letters, again aiding in memorisation. Another good tip is usually to stick words around the house to label everyday items. Things such as door, bed and window all help to aid memorisation and they are key words that your youngster will recognise over time. It's a good idea to incorporate a picture while using words so that you can take away the label and your child can continue to read the term.
Spend Time Together
Educators and experts will always be telling us to learn to your children. They like to cite every one of the studies about how reading to children raises children's vocabulary along with their intelligence. It will help them overall in all their academics. All of this is extremely nice to know, but reading is a superb course of action with your children since it is fun. Reading time is a of that quality time they are always telling us to own with the children.
So the question is, how will you help your kids using reading skills? There are many books, programs, as well as on-line games which help children figure out how to read though all of the different tools available, parents often disregard the basic and fun methods for getting kids enthusiastic about reading. Using magazines is among the easy and fun ways.
You can discover many magazines geared for the children with various reading levels and some not one of them any reading ability whatsoever. Although you may have second thoughts about getting a magazine subscription for a child who doesn't know the letters of the alphabet yet, it's a very good approach to have fresh material for when you read for your child. Reading in your child everyday needs to be a part of your daily routine given it can be a habit your child can come you may anticipate, just like getting dressed or brushing teeth turns into a daily activity. When you let your baby snuggle on your own lap and listen for your voice when you read of wonderful story adventures, there's much being gain relationally also.
When your kids looks her age enough to begin reading or continues to be reading on his/her own for a long time, a magazine subscription is usually an exciting treat in particular when your youngster is mixed up in the process of picking against each other. It is important that they play a part in picking out the title from the magazine they really want in the event you actually want to buy them enthusiastic about reading. Now you might be thinking about some magazine titles that you simply feel would not be best for your kids. If that is the situation, narrow the choices of titles right down to just a small number of that you have pre-approved. The important thing is because they are allowed to become a part with the procedure for picking out a novel subscription and notice the magazine is their unique in regards.
Children frequently get looking forward to packages that are expected inside mail. After ordering the sunday paper, remind them everyday that it is out soon. On the day it arrives, go on and make a huge problem about it. Call out their names, telling them that mail has arrived for them. If you have more than one child, you should have a different subscription for each one to another magazine. Everyone will feel special because each child has their particular magazine to read there will probably be the opportunity to share.
After your son or daughter is now knowledgeable about the magazines contents, encourage them to select a tale and browse it for your requirements. This is a wonderful method to spend time with your youngster and also you don't need to stop your work. Your child can read to you personally when you are cooking dinner or doing other household chores. Some kids are reluctant you just read out loud if this is the case with your youngster, have him or her retell the storyplot to you. Ask lots of questions to have them contemplating what they've got read. This will help your sons or daughters develop better retention levels.
Not only are magazines a great strategy to get a kids excited about reading, however they are also great for introducing a lot of new information. There are literally hundreds of magazines available for youngsters that go over numerous topics. With your help, your child's reading skills and knowledge will increase greatly.
It's no secret the child who is read to often often sees new words and reading skills far more quickly compared to a child who is not. Children enjoy repetitive sequences and so one book may become a company favourite and might be requested over and over. This is fine and,in reality, studies show that repetition helps having a child's capacity to memorise keywords and speech patterns. Reading to your child also promotes a good relationship with books of course, if done concurrently each day, for example at bed time, it may help establish routine which in turn allows you aid feelings of security.
Of course, in your competitive educational world, the standardized tests the youngsters must ultimately take to get into college can have words and references from literature the students must know to have success. It's impossible for students to take a collision course and become successful if he hasn't read throughout his life.
I have found – for problems readers especially – that Montessori phonics with her sandpaper letters is, among the best methods to learn phonics and reading. Children love to do things therefore they love tracing the sandpaper letters. They love the design of the texture in the sandpaper which simple act helps plant the letters, phonic sounds and words inside your child's mind.


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Wednesday, January 6, 2016
New Occasions Mini and SAB live
Yay! It's that time of year again... Sale-a-bration (which we all love) and launching at the same time is the new Occasions mini catalogue.
In case this is new to you, Sale-a-bration time is when for every $110 you spend, you get to choose a reward from the SAB (sale-a-bration) catalogue for free! This year there are stamp sets, designer vellum and designer paper to choose from.
It's going to be very easy to earn those rewards becasue we have our new Occasions catalogue launching at thje same time and this new mini catalogue is going to excite you.
So just click on the link above and start browsing now! you can order online by pushing the "shop now" button on my home page or email me firstname.lastname@example.com .
Now is also the perfect time to join my team as you will gewt an extra $70 worth of product that you can choose to help you start your Stampin' up! business.
If you are not ready to take that step yet but still want to earn more free product...
Why not host a party
Need another excuse to get together with friends? Just host a qualifying party with at least $450 in sales during Sale-A-Bration and you'll earn $45 NZD more Stampin' Rewards! You can even apply your Stampin' Rewards toward a Starter Kit and become a demonstrator yourself!
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Meet your fellow owners in our Owners Clubs
Cadillac Catera
Please take a moment to introduce yourself and share some details about your Catera!
My name is KarenS and I am the host of the Edmunds.com Owner's Clubs. Please let me know what discussions you would like to see in your Club folder. I will create them ASAP. You may want to take a look through the other clubs to get ideas for discussions.
Also, if you are interested in a live chat, I can arrange that for you. All Club chats are set up on
4:00-5:00 pm PT/7:00-8:00pm ET
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(The latter may be rather late for East Coasters, but is available if you want.)
Let me know if you are interested in a chat and the day/time convenient for you.
Looking forward to meeting everyone!
Owner's Clubs
My name is KarenS and I am the host of the Edmunds.com Owner's Clubs. Please let me know what discussions you would like to see in your Club folder. I will create them ASAP. You may want to take a look through the other clubs to get ideas for discussions.
Also, if you are interested in a live chat, I can arrange that for you. All Club chats are set up on
4:00-5:00 pm PT/7:00-8:00pm ET
5:00-6:00pm PT/8:00-9:00pm ET
6:00-7:00pm PT/9:00-10:00 ET
7:00-8:00pm PT/10:00-11:00pm ET
(The latter may be rather late for East Coasters, but is available if you want.)
Let me know if you are interested in a chat and the day/time convenient for you.
Looking forward to meeting everyone!
Owner's Clubs
First of all,I would love to get a chat going.Of all the slots you mentioned,Thursday from 9:00 to 10:00 ET would be best for me,but Monday at same Eastern Time would be even better.I do the Mercedes chat on Tuesday.But let's DEFINATELY do it!
I am a 12th grade English teacher by trade,and I love it,but I have been a car entheuist my whole life.Until recently,I've always had prosaisic cars,a 1971 Torino sedan given to me by my father in 1977,a 1981 Chevy Citation I bought new ,and a 1993 Taurus I also bought new.All this time,and way before,I'd suscribed to CAR&DRIVER and read all the other car mags,too.
Last March,I bought a 2001 Passat 1.8T 5spd.-I REALLY love it!Last May I bought a 2001 Catera(sage with convience package).It is the first "nice" car I've had,but every time I drive it,it is still an utter THRILL!I espically love the rather heavy steering and the stiff suspension.I think it handles like a dream-very Mercedes-like- at half the price of an E320.
I used to race road bicycles and an still an avid follower of the pro scene in Europe.
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A friend of mine bought a 2001 Catera last month.He wants to know about adding CD and phone.Would changer in trunk be best?What brand?Can phone use On-Star microphone? His current phone is on a stalk in his Tahoe.Still best way to go?0
danieltiger Posts: 7Our first Catera (97) had a 12 CD changer in the trunk and we loved it. The dealer put it in as an addition to the Bose system. We never had any trouble with it, but, I think we paid an extra $800 for the Bose and the changer. Our 2000 Catera has the regular CD player in the cabin and I am the changer. I miss the trunk CD changer; we didn't have to worry about anyone stealing CDs, and we didn't have to fumble around with them. There's no convenient place to store them out of sight.0
dhvyl Posts: 5I bought a used 1998 Catera. The car seems to be a standard basic package that doesn't have the CD player, sunroof, or chrome wheel. But then again, I saved about $3000 on my vehcile cost without these fearures. Non the less, I still like this car. Trying to get use to a rear wheel drive vehicle is taking time but after putting this car on the highway last weekend, I am very pleased with its performance. Also, I think that the Catera has a definite edge in interms of interior stlying because of the combine Germanic and American detail. The Catera give you and America feel of Luxury with a Germanic feel richness of quality that I real like. The doors on the Catera close with authority and not harshness. I was equally impressed with the Load level feature that the Catera has incorporated into the vehicle design. I would encourage anyone who is looking for a preowned vehicle to take a look at the Catera. If you want to spend about 16,500 to 18000 on a new vehicle, treat yourself to German design and buy a 1998 Cadillac Catera. One of the nice things that I have seen about used Cateras is that most of them have not come back from lease looking extremely tattered and run down. My black Catera still has considerable tire tread at 45,000 miles and the body has no apparent scratches or damage. Also my VIN had a clean title history. I enjoy driving but didn't want to be in the poor house with a monthly car note. The Catera fit my budget and needs perfectly. Also my friend think that the car looks "way cool" ). Now, if I can just find a CD Changer for the trunk.0
gmcatera Posts: 6Check out www.radiosandmore.com0
merryoak Posts: 1Rather than using a CD changer, consider the newer MP3 in-dash players (check out Crutchfield.com) and the music storage (below dash or in trunk)components like the ones available through Phatnoise.com. These are priced competitively with 10-12 disc cd changers and one 800 MB cd can hold a minimum of 125 selections and random play. The Storage units like the ones Phatnoise sells can hold at least 20 Gigs which translates to well over 3500 MP3 files which you can load from your home computer.0
I purchased my Catera about a week ago, and so far so good. This car drives great. I will be coming back here from time to time to provide updates.0
Could someone tell me about the bass in their stereo system. I was at another catera site last night, and a lot of the owners in the area of strengths gave it to the stereo system.
My stereo doesn't seem to have a lot of bass compared to other car stereo's I've heard. Also, the radio stations doesn't seem to come in to clear at times.
Any suggestions.0
htexbb Posts: 1I have a 1998 Catera and was having problems with the car stalling out. After a few minutes (sometimes) it would start up. Had it at the dealers 3 times with no help. Finally it stalled and I had to have it towed to the dealer but it started right up. Fortunately while they had it hooked up it stalled and they determined it was the crankshaft sensor was going bad. Has anyone else had this problem? Also is this covered by a warranty? It is costing $450 for part and labor.0
dhulboy Posts: 2Anyone else have a cam cover oil leak? Especially anyone who does their own mechanical work. Gaskets were extremely expensive ($60 ea.)and I haven't been able to find them anywhere except at a Cadillac dealer. I'm not familiar with overhead cam engines, it is normal to have oil stay in the cam cover ? Is it normal for oil to enter the spark plug cavity when the wire is removed ?0
jestermi Posts: 1The crankshaft sensor appears to be a growing problem with Catera's. Mine started as a problem restarting when hot. Then the engine would shut off while driving it. My '98 was in the shop 3 times. First diagnosed with corroded battery contacts, then a new battery installed, then a new fuel pump. This was very disappointing as my Catera has had no problems (other than that stupid cupholder breaking apart and regular alignments). I gave up on it until coming across some discussion threads that pointed to the crank sensor. My local dealer wanted over $400 to change it but couldn't guarantee it was the problem. The feeling I was left with was their extreme desire not to work on my car. So I got the GM service manuals from ebay and did it myself. Now the car is running and I saved big $$$. The sensor can be found online for less than $100.0
raiden1 Posts: 1hello all, Ive just purchased a 2000 catera with 57,000 km, its silver, has everything except the sunroof, its actually the 2nd catera that has been in my family. The first was a 97' and she didnt give us one problem at all, we had her till last year when my dad decided to buy a supercharged bonneville. Did i mention im 18 and driving a cadillac.
I have a few plans for my catera such as dual exhaust and im hearing that there is a company in germany that makes body kits for the catera, so i might look into that.
hopefully I wont have ne problems with mine, but if i do ill leave a post. cya0
cat2ksi Posts: 2Hello,
My name is Fong and have 2000 catera for 2 years now. Lately, I am having a problem with the charging system...not exactly sure what the deal is...that's why I am here. Anyway, the voltage gauge sits about the middle at cold startup. When it is hot, the gauge goes down. With the AC on, it gets worst. I measured the voltage on the battery during these conditions and the gauge is accurate. I saw some similar posting here and it appears to be a problem with the "crank shaft position senor" and not the alternator??? Would appreciate and help. Thanks.0
any information on where I can find these cheap crank sensors would be an absolute blessing. Also, if anyone else has a website address for affordable Catera parts it would be appreciated.
OK - Got it! It can be found through Rock Auto for 69.950
emilyb Posts: 1I had a 2000 catera athat stalled out all the time, got rid of it right away and got a 1998 catera. ive had the car for 6 months now and it sslowly starting to act up. Tons of electrical problems, lights turning on out of nowhere, lights not working, dash lights fading out and coming back. Most recently brake lights went out for a while and they just started working again. Now the transmissions starting to act up. All I can say is Ive had nothing but problems with these cars and have heard nothing good about them. And they quit making cateras why????0
cmantell Posts: 1I have a 98 Catera with very low mileage..about 13000..had it since early '99.
Sometimes when starting, all you get is a light click, guess solenoid. Try it a couple of times, some times it starts right away,sometimes after waiting 15-20 minutes.
Dealer says they can't tell anything until it is consistent.
Has anyone had this problem or ideas as to cause.0
keys4031 Posts: 1Did you ever get a response? I have the same question?0
monkeywrencher Posts: 1The same thing happened to me with my 1998 Catera; intermittent starting. The problem was that the Cadillac dealership (St. Claire) here in San Jose, didn't have the part (crankshaft position sensor) and it took 2 full months to get it from Germany! Cadillac does not support this vehicle, period.0
cutman Posts: 1I have only 12,100 miles on my Catera and had to replace the right front wheel bearing assembly.
Not good. Auto Mechanic told me wheel bearings are like belts, they just wear out any time.
Hope the left front last longer?
Cut man0
wweaver Posts: 2my 97 catera is nice i like it alot but i am having a problem with my trans i guess its in fail safe mode or limp mode because when i shift to drive its like im actually in fourth gear in order to drive the car i have to manually shift from 1st to 2nd my trans light and check engine light are on i had the codes read and one was for the throttle position sensor and the other was p1700 i have replaced ther neutral safety switch and it fixed my gear selector lights but im still in limp mode please help :P0
Hi, I had a problem with my 2001 Catera. It would just shut off while I was sitting still at a red light or something. It would shut off while I was driving it. Sometimes it would crank right up other times it would take a while. I took it to the dealership and they say the crank sensor needed to be replaced. I was under $300 to fix it.0
Is there anyone who has had a problem with the Catera not cranking. For about 2 weeks now, I have been having a problem with my car not cranking. I let it sit sometime a day or so, I go back out and it starts. I may drive it for 2 or so days and it does the same thing. I had the alternator replaced but it still would not start. If you had this problem please tell me what the problem was.0
thabighemi Posts: 1I have the same problem with my 98 Catera, in addition to the guage\warning light thing, non functioning fuel door\trunk pop buttons and moody sunroof. Anyone know anything? Such a great car to be such a hunk of garbage!!!0
andrew25 Posts: 1Hello, Andrew here. I read your posting, to let you know, I will soon be offering Sport Package/ Body Kits for the Cadillac Catera-here in the U.S
If you are interested, send me an email and I will give you the details.
mach1456 Posts: 7Does anyone have an answer as to why the transmission goes into limp mode. Mine does it when i go uphill at 40 to 50 mph. Turn off the car and its fine. Does anyone know what the cause is. :confuse:0
jbcl04 Posts: 1how much for a sporty front bumper 99 catera? [email protected]0
catera06 Posts: 2Hi let me introduce myself. My name is Robert Nelson and I recently purchased a 2001 Cadillac Catera Sport. I love the vehicle but yes I am having to do some repairs. I am having to replace a few things so anyone whom has advice on what I should and should not do would be greatly appreciated. I live in Houston, TX so it gets hot down here for most of the year. Thanks again and I hope to hear from yall soon.0
cadicat Posts: 1Hello,
I just got my Cat at the end of June. So far the only problem with it is that the amp went out in the stereo and I'm putting an aftermarket in it. I love it, and especially love being 27 with a Cadillac. Its Rainforest in color with beige interior. I'm guessing it's the base model. I don't know though. It has the sunroof, Bose sound and chrome wheels thougth. If anyone knows if there is a trick to the radio, let me know because I would prefer to keep the stock in because of the steering wheel control. Thanks. :shades:0
heckofaman Posts: 6Hi KarenS:
I am an owner of a 2000 Catera that I bought under the GM certified Cadillac program, which extended my warranty to 100k miles or 6 years from the in-service date. This program saved me not only $$$, but much aggrevation when my timimg belt failed after it had been replaced under recall (the mechanic failed to correctly replace tensioner).
The certification program gave me free towing service and a free replacement car for the several weeks it took to replace the heads and other engine parts required.
What I am wondering now that the car is beyond the warranty period, should I replace the timing belt at my expense or let it go for awhile longer (the car now has 97,600 miles and the belt, ect was replaced at 33,400 miles.)
The car is flawless, which appears to be very unusual for Cateras, and is used daily by my father-in-law (79) who loves the car. My gut tells me to replace the belt & water pump in the next few weeks before it has the chance to leave him stranded next to the road.
Do you know someone who could advise me in this decision?0


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Monthly Favourites – January 2016
A new year, a new round of favourites. Admittedly, some of the products/brands were 2015 discoveries but these were definitely all daily products for me in January. There's also a really cool charity aspect to one of these favourites - keep reading to find out more!
NUDESTIX Lip + Cheek Pencil in Sin ($28): This has hands down been my most worn lip product for the last month, actually since I bought it in August. It's a brilliant dusty rose colour that compliments every makeup look I'm contemplating in the morning. The formula is so smooth and moisturizing on the lips, so comfortable to wear, and fades away evenly as you hit your second cup of coffee after a breakfast meeting. Definitely my #1 lip pick at the moment – if you don't own this you need to pick one up ASAP!
NUDESTIX Lip + Cheek Pencil in Love ($28): This NUDESTIX pick plays more to the Cheek side of the name. Love is a pale pink that doesn't really work on the lips, I found it a bit too light for me, but works perfectly as blush colour. This pencil adds a great flush to the cheeks that stays put throughout the day. The cream formula applies incredibly easily, no tugging, and looks very even on the skin when blended out with your fingers. This is a great time to pick up Love because NUDESTIX recently announced that they have partnered with Love Is Louder, a project of The Jed Foundation that strives the spread the message that love and support is more powerful than the voices that bring us down, making us feel misunderstood, mistreated and alone. NUDESTIX will donate $5 from every purchase of the Lip + Cheek Pencils in Love and Kiss to the charity - so get your hands on this January favourite and support a great cause!
Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick in Love Liberty ($32): Clearly, I was really into lips in January. When I wasn't rocking the NUDESTIX pencil in Sin, I was all about Love Liberty, a deep plum red. Charlotte's Matte Revolution lipsticks are the most comfortable but opaque lipstick I've ever tried. They feel so light and won't cling to any dry spots on your lips but leave the most amazing, rich colour with a truly matte finish. I don't know how she does it but this is basically a magic lipstick.
Bioderma Sébium Pore Refiner ($30): The subject of my latest blog post, this has been the perfect base for my foundation in January. It mattifies the skin without looking flat or leaving that silicon feeling. It's like a velvet textured moisturizer that creates the perfect canvas for makeup. If you have any blemishes, this is a great product to create an even base that won't aggravate any spots.
MAC x Ellie Goulding Collection Powder Blush in I'll Hold My Breath ($34): I'm actually kind of annoying that I use this so much because I would really like to keep this in tact as part of my limited edition makeup collection - but I can't help myself! The bronze colour in this duo applies very lightly and looks so natural on my pale winter skin, absolutely perfect for this time of year. Initially, I found the satin pink blush colour a bit patchy but the more I use it the more evenly I found it applies. Definitely my main pick from the Ellie Goulding collection.
Those are my January favourites, what product were you loving last month?


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Thursday, July 16, 2009
a day in a life of another
An opportunity like this doesn't happen everyday. Since things are still in limbo in my own workplace, I might as well grab the opportunity of getting myself out of all off the hype and be somewhere else. I texted Catherine for help and she was very much willing to take me with her in her work out of town. Everything was set.
I just enjoyed being just there for the ride. Having to live a life of a med rep made me appreciate the work and how hard these guys are doing their job. Its never a bad thing to also learn some rep lingo such as "balikan", "sleeping" and "ins" and "outs". It was interesting to eavesdrop to their conversations while still trying to digest "consciousness" and "presence" from Ekhart Tolle's "A New Earth".
Tat felt sleepy on our way back so I tried reading to her some pages. There were some ideas that we tried to reflect on and I think the whole thing made Jason sleep in an instant.
at 6:14 PM
6 comments:
- domho said...
nice to have a really nice friend there plus a really good view!
- July 16, 2009 at 10:38 PM
- wanderingcommuter said...
i miss out of town trips bigla
- July 19, 2009 at 2:40 AM
- Inkversified said...
where is this place?
- July 20, 2009 at 9:17 PM
- Inkversified said...
hey where did you go? anyway, it's good that you released you stress :)
- July 21, 2009 at 6:57 AM
- Inkversified said...
regarding your inquiry if you can use my blog, no problem. can i know for what purpose? thanks!
- July 21, 2009 at 8:47 PM
wow! i love those pictures! the view is fantastic!
thanks for stopping by my blog!
enjoy the rest of the week!
- July 22, 2009 at 12:32 PM
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Does your dog like to chew? Do you catch him running off with a shoe or nibbling on the couch corners? Chewable toys and treats are the perfect alternative to give your dog to prevent him from munching on your valuables.
A particular favorite of many dog owners (and of pups themselves) are bully sticks. So what's so great about these edible chews?
Bully Sticks are Healthy Treats
Bully sticks aren't just a safe treat for dogs, but offer a variety of health benefits, and give your dog something to chew.
Bully sticks are easily digestible, unlike some other chews or treats. The beef hide in rawhide, for example, can be difficult to digest for some dogs. Bully sticks, on the other hand, are highly digestible, which means that they break down easily in your dog's stomach. They also don't splinter like other treats, so you don't have to worry about broken off pieces causing any internal injuries.
In addition to their high digestibility, bully sticks are a tasty, single-ingredient treat! Only made from high-protein beef muscle, bully sticks are ideal for your dog. Beef is a complete source of amino acids, which support your dog's muscles, brain, skin, and coat. If your dog has any allergy or sensitivity, bully sticks are a great chew option, as they are free from artificial chemicals, additives, and preservatives.
Want to keep your dog's smile healthy? Bully sticks are good for that, too! While you should always maintain a teeth-brushing routine with your pup, you can use bully sticks as a way to help maintain clean teeth. Given that inflammation of gums (periodontal disease) is one of the most common diseases in dogs, tough chews are an important part of keeping your dog healthy. Chews, like bully sticks, support healthy teeth and gums because the chewing and gnawing required to get through the treat scrapes away plaque and buildup before it has the chance to stick.
Bully Sticks are Good for All Dogs
Not only are bully sticks healthy treats, but more importantly, dogs love them! Dogs of any breed, age, or size can enjoy chewing on a bully stick. They're even perfect for puppies, as long as your puppy can chew hard food/treats on his own. Bully sticks provide the same high protein and dental health benefits for puppies as they do for adult dogs.
Moreover, bully sticks are diverse and perfect for whatever preferences your dog has. You can find a bully stick that caters to your dog. The sticks have different thicknesses, sizes, and shapes. Is your dog an aggressive, intense chewer? Try a braided bully stick. Do they take a long time to chew? Straight sticks are a great choice. Need to challenge your dog? Shaped bullys, like bully rings, provide a puzzle for your dog as he chews.
Bully sticks are long lasting, in more than one way. They can last a long time while your dog is chewing them, and they also stay fresh for up to three years.
Redbarn Bully Sticks
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Effort to end Honduras crisis dodges a roadblock
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — The de facto government of Honduras Sunday canceled and then rescheduled a trip by foreign envoys who're seeking to resolve a six-week-old political crisis caused by the ouster of President Manuel Zelaya.
Honduras' interim government initially said Sunday that it couldn't accept a delegation led by Jose Miguel Insulza, the secretary general of the Organization of American States, because of what it called his "lack of objectivity, impartiality and professionalism."
The interim government led by President Roberto Micheletti later said it had worked out its differences with the OAS over which foreign ministers would visit. It also said that Inzulsa had been downgraded to "observer" status.
The government's communique Sunday evening said it would settle on a new date for the visit "in the next two days."
Many independent observers give an OAS delegation the best chance to resolve the power struggle in this Central American nation that led the military to whisk Zelaya out of the country on June 28 and the Congress to replace him with Micheletti.
The OAS's Insulza has angered Micheletti government officials by calling for Zelaya's return without, they think, taking time to understand that Zelaya repeatedly violated the law by trying to hold an illegal vote on June 28.
They think that Zelaya was trying to use that vote to amend the Honduran constitution to remain in power, following the model of his political ally, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, and another leaders of Chavez's ALBA trade and political alliance.
"Insulza has cast his lot with the ALBA group," Eduardo Gamarra, a Latin American studies professor at Florida International University, said by telephone from Miami. "He's burned a lot of bridges."
Zelaya supporters earlier Sunday had quickly criticized the initial decision to cancel the trip.
"They just want to stall and delay things," said Carlos Sosa, who was Zelaya's OAS ambassador, had said by telephone from Washington, where the organization is based. "They hope by delaying things they can have an election and the world will recognize it."
Sosa said Zelaya's supporters in the country would step up their pressure on Micheletti to give way to Zelaya and keep pressing foreign governments not to accept the results of the planned Nov. 29 presidential election to choose Zelaya's successor.
Costa Rican President Oscar Arias is mediating on a parallel track. He's presented a 12-point plan that calls for Zelaya to return and head a government of national reconciliation for the final five months of his term. The plan also would limit Zelaya's powers and give amnesty to anyone who's accused of committing illegal acts just before or during the coup.
Zelaya has accepted the plan, but Micheletti has rejected it.
A State Department spokesperson Sunday said the Obama administration remains committed to the restoration of democracy in Honduras.
"We continue to believe a negotiated solution is the right way to go and the Arias Plan is a good one," the State Department said. "Both sides would be well advised to accept it."
OAS will send 6 foreign ministers to Honduras
U.S. drops call to restore ousted Honduran leader"
Despite Chavez's efforts, Peru isn't buying into his dream
China makes its move as U.S. falls back in Latin America
Latin America's populist leaders are sharing hard times
Now, Ahmadinejad's corner: Chavez, Swaziland and Hamas
Caracas is as dangerous for the dead as it is for the living
Follow South American news at McClatchy's Inside South America


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The book explores topics that readers will relate to, but often misunderstand, such as 'opposites attract', 'people use only 10 per cent of their brains', and handwriting reveals your personality.
It provides a 'mythbusting kit' for evaluating folk psychology claims in everyday life.
It teaches essential critical thinking skills through detailed discussions of each myth.
It includes over 200 additional psychological myths for readers to explore.
It contains an Appendix of useful Web Sites for examining psychological myths.
It features a postscript of remarkable psychological findings that sound like myths but that are true.
It also features engaging and accessible writing style that appeals to students and lay readers alike.


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When you embark on a journey of learning something new whether it's learning how to perform a push-up, meditate, or play the violin, just the act of trying makes a big impact.
That awkwardness, hesitation, and shakiness you may encounter when trying something new is truly your body upgrading itself. As we interact with the world through our senses we take in information and form new neural pathways.
In the beginning it can be like walking through a dense forest, but as we continue to trek the path consistently a trail begins to form.
It gets easier as specific neurons are used over and over again and they begin to lay down a thick covering called myelin.
Think of myelin like pouring down concrete on that path. Now you have a road. Traffic flows freely. Nerve transmission gets faster and before you know it you have gone from a bumpy road to smooth cruising.
The more you learn and practice the more neural networks light up! This is why my motto is "shine bright!" Through practice, you are shining from the inside out and radiating life itself.
Here's something to ponder about:
"The human nervous system is thought to consist of 10 (to the 11th power) neurons, about the same number of stars in the Milky Way galaxy. No two neurons are identical." - Smart Moves by Carla Hannaford, Ph.D.
Learning, not just using our minds, but by using our bodies is key for intelligence and a dynamic life. And, if you really want to be next level, put your heart into it. Backing your practice with positive emotion will keep you coming back for more.
Focus is Your Golden Ticket
Just doing an action is not the same as embodying the action.
"Neural connections can be altered and grown only if there is full attention, focused interest on what we do."
(Merzenich, Taub and Greenough. Neural Plasticity)
Therefore, it's not just WHAT you do. It's HOW you do it.
My bottom line is you have the ability to wire and re-wire yourself based on what you practice. Keep moving and challenging yourself. Be mindful throughout the process. Starting and trying is the most important thing.


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It Came from the Desert (2017, Finland / UK / Canada) Review
Marko Mäkilaakso's movie It Came from the Desert evokes the creature features of the 1950s by way of the late 80s, making it a cheesy, nostalgia-packed thrill ride from start to finish. Inspired by the 1989 video game by Cinemaware, it never once takes itself too seriously, and keeps you watching with clever effects, over-the-top action sequences, and a number of hysterically funny lines that are sure to offend. What more could you ask from a monster movie?


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Blyth Gallery, Imperial College, London
Level 5 Sherfield Bldg Imperial College
Exhibition Rd, London SW7 5NH
United Kingdom
Private view Tue 22. November 2016 from 6 – 8.30 pm.
The works are on display from 23. Nov – 6. Jan 2017.
Mon – Sun 9 am – 9 pm. The college will be closed from 24. Dec 2016 – 2. Jan 2017.
shaped by ambition
Blyth Gallery cordially invites you to the group show 'shaped by ambition'.
The exhibition focuses on the intertwined connections between fine arts and technology.
The term technology origins from 'téchne'. It's meaning in old greek is broad. It includes not just tools and machinery as the term suggests today but also implies a sense of methodology – a structured way of how to accomplish an ambition.
Humans are aspirational animals: we have always had the desire to shape the world according to our wishes. – But not everyone desires the same. Even my feelings towards my own motivations may be inconsistent from time to time. The exhibition 'shaped by ambition' is not about ambition but about the inherent friction of ambition.
In the last century mainly in the advent of the 'digital revolution' when personal computers, internet and mobile phones became widely available in the 1990s, artists believed that these new technologies would have a massive impact on production and perception of art work. Today some 20 years later the discourse in the arts has changed from 'new-media-art' to 'post-digital-aesthetics'. This means not just experimental play but scrutinising the naïve utopian ideas associated with technological progress and digital technologies.
The presented artists apply 'technology' in a highly subjective way. Sometimes to link towards current socio-political conditions, sometimes to experiment with what happens if technology is turned against its initial purpose and to discover the beauty of system immanent glitches.
The participatory printing series of Christoph Borowiak relates to the question of when reproduction becomes an original. In his sculptural work Alexander Bühler points out digitally produced glitches, through a series of replicas. Zachary Eastwood-Bloom employs digital technology in relation to historical artefacts. Through digital embroidery Henry Hussey enhances the history of second hand fabrics. Dirk Krecker is interested in the question what kind of aesthetics a certain technology can produce. He frequently uses typewriters to create his drawings. Line Krom manually re-works immaculate industrial produced canvas and hints on the conditions of production of art. In reworking analog photographs on the computer Jens Lay alters the image until the factual information is lost. Eleanor Morgan uses print, sculpture and spider silk to examine technologies of making across species.


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An Enchanting Tuscan Garden to inspire your weekend
Happy Friday! Something is so wonderful about a three day weekend, don't you think? Recently, I have been suffering from GW, also known as 'garden withdrawal'. After being wonderfully inundated while in Europe, I am finding myself missing their manicured beauty. Thus, when I came across this Tuscan garden I had to share it. Sculpted boxwoods, towering cypress trees and long walkways flanked by carved-out hedges are just some of the glorious details.
Coming back to real life, have you planted a garden? This year we have tomatoes that are fruiting and an overflowing amount of herbs. I love summer! Have a great long weekend and Happy 4th of July!
Images via Architectural Digest


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The European Commission and the US have agreed on a landmark new deal that will seek to boost the security of 'transatlantic data flows', it has been revealed.
Updated to include perspective from Stephen Cobb, ESET senior security researcher.
Officials from the European Commission and the US have announced agreement on a new 'Safe Harbor' arrangement to maintain 'transatlantic data flows'. Known as the EU-US Privacy Shield, the framework aspires to safeguard the 'fundamental rights of Europeans' with regard to data being transferred to the US.
However, as ESET security researcher Stephen Cobb points out, the new agreement already faces strong criticism, and potential legal challenges, from European privacy advocates.
The original safe harbor agreement was declared 'invalid' in October of last year following a legal challenge arising from the secret US National Security Agency (NSA) surveillance that was revealed by Edward Snowden. The European Court of Justice (CJEU) ruled that "the NSA's indiscriminate overseas surveillance interfered with the 'fundamental rights' of its citizens" (The Intercept).
Some EU officials were positive about the new agreement. "Our people can be sure that their data is fully protected," said Andrus Ansup, vice president of the College of Commissioners. "Our businesses, especially the smallest ones, have the legal certainty they need to develop their activities across the Atlantic.
"Today's decision helps us build a Digital Single Market in the EU, a trusted and dynamic online environment."
"We have a duty to check and we will closely monitor the new arrangement to make sure it keeps delivering. Today's decision helps us build a Digital Single Market in the EU, a trusted and dynamic online environment."
As part of the agreement, US companies will be required to better secure the personal data of Europeans. Indeed, one of the elements of the new deal instructs US firms to commit to 'robust obligations on how personal data is processed and individual rights are guaranteed'.
Further, in instances where citizens of the European Union feel as though their data has been exploited, in direct contravention of this agreement, they will be able to pursue numerous means of redress.
"For the first time ever, the United States has given the EU binding assurances that the access of public authorities for national security purposes will be subject to clear limitations, safeguards and oversight mechanisms," added Vera Jourava, the EU's commissioner for justice.
"Also for the first time, EU citizens will benefit from redress mechanisms in this area. In the context of the negotiations for this agreement, the US has assured that it does not conduct mass or indiscriminate surveillance of Europeans."
Unfortunately, says Cobb, some of these assurances are bound to sound hollow to US privacy advocates such as the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). Both of these organizations have tried to sue the NSA over unwarranted mass surveillance, only to have cases dismissed in the courts because plaintiffs could not prove they had been the target of surveillance because the surveillance was secret.
Cobb points out that such rulings contrast sharply with well-established European law, for example, the 2006 finding that "the mere existence of legislation which allows a system for the secret monitoring of communications entails a threat of surveillance for all those to whom the legislation may be applied. This threat necessarily strikes at freedom of communication between users of the telecommunications services and thereby amounts in itself to an interference with the exercise of the applicants' rights under Article 8 [of the European Convention on Human Rights], irrespective of any measures actually taken against them" (Weber and Saravia v. Germany).
That finding was reaffirmed last month says Mr. Cobb, in the case of Szabo and Vissy v. Hungary. The European Court of Human Rights found that Hungary's surveillance of its citizens under the country's National Security Act violated the plaintiffs' right to respect for private and family life, in part because it included "disproportionately intrusive measures under a legal regime that was prone to abuse for want of judicial oversight" (Clayton Rice).
Mr. Cobb notes that those words describe an opinion of US government surveillance shared by more than a few Americans: "Absent further surveillance reforms in the US, it seems unlikely that the new transatlantic agreement will withstand legal challenges from EU citizens, however, many US citizens still hope that such reforms will come to pass. Only if this new deal moves reform forward, and leads to greater data security, will it be worth celebrating."


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I was in a ridiculously good mood last night because of a really small thing a student did. But it meant so much to me.
I worked last night at the bar. Saw a teacher I know from another school. She also coaches volleyball for that school. She met one of my little delinquents (one from my lowest-tracked class) because his girlfriend plays volleyball on her team. She asks if he knows me, and he tells her that he has me for English. She asks if he likes having me or not, and his reply, "Yea, she's cool. She does fun stuff to make us pay attention, and she won't let me sleep. And she calls me out on my bull without being mean about it."
That I do. He acts like it's awful when I do it when we're in class...but apparently he actually enjoys it. Anyways, put me in a good mood.
Saturday, September 23, 2006
a compliment...from a teenager...
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No one should kills a goose that lays a golden egg. If you do you would be wrong, and you would have to walk and beg with your hand on your head.
This cancer thing is a collection of more than 200 complex diseases from the head to the toe, from inside to outside. Here is why you shouldn't cure cancer, i.e. Kill it, the golden goose or the goose that lays the golden egg.
Less people die from it than the money it created. Those dead should only be seen as collateral damages. Cancer is big business run by multi- million dollar corporations who have presidents and CEO's, managers, accountants, lawyers, janitors, couriers, security personnel and more. Click here to see the economic impact of cancer. in an article published by the American Association For Cancer Research.
Let's face it… if something (allegedly incurable) will be around forever, supporting lifestyles of rich and famous people, and institutions, with negligible collateral damages why should you ever think of getting rid of it! After all we are not going to live forever on this side of the sun, so if you are one of the hapless souls who have gotten it, why are you wiggling in the mud like a cowardly worm? remember if you die it is insignificant to the amount of money your incidence will generate. If you are fortunate enough to live, treatment will prolong your life. So my jolly good sir or madam, go along with the program like Isaac when his father Abraham was going to sacrifice him.
Be patriotic and play your part, instead of hollering and screaming about cures.
However if you must have a cure and is really interested in better health or even good health you might want to read on.
In a little country in the Caribbean called Jamaica there lives a jolly good fellow called Dr. Henry Lowe. This good doctor and jolly good fellow, does have the cure! so get in touch with him and I might add quickly, before he is prevented from doing anything.
Then of course there is the good old cayenne pepper, no news to be a cancer fighting/curing spice. Read these two links and see how its praises is being sung and its claim to fame extolled. (1) Prostate Cancer and Cayenne Pepper (2) Can the pepper cure Cancer
I can personally attest to the fact that herbs and cocktails of them in the hands of someone knowledgeable is not to be taken lightly nor be discounted as to their curing properties. I for one had a reduction of PSA measurement when I was being treated for Prostate Cancer by one such individual. The circumstances under which I was forced to stop the treatment was that my insurance didn't cover it and it cost a lot that I couldn't afford.
Notice though that the insurance covered the surgery that I had to do to remove the gland, of an average cost of $78000.
The question here is do you really think any body is interested in curing cancer? Yes only the afflicted. Another question: will cancer be cured? No not on this side of Armageddon. WE do not have the will nor the moral conviction, nor fortitude to do this.
Until no resident will say I am sick, Isaiah 33:24, we just have to keep on surviving. See my personal survival story at the following link, as well as faith strengthening remarks. Amazon Author Central
Until next time walk good and pack light.


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The A1 is closed in both directions between the A46 and A52 following a serious collision involving two lorries.
Both lorries caught fire as a result of the collision near Marston. Police have reported one injury which is not said to be serious.
Diversions have been put in place but delays are expected for the rest of the day.
All traffic is advised to leave the A1 southbound and follow the diamond symbol via the A46 southbound. This route will go through Newark and Saxondale. Traffic will then take the A52 eastbound to rejoin the A1 at Grantham. The Northbound diversion will also use this route.
Grantham wholetime and retained fire crews joined crews from Corby Glen, Newark and Brant Broughton at the scene at 1.30am.
Two fire crews are reported to be at the scene damping down this morning, but police say the A1 will remain closed while debris is cleared from the carriageways and emergency resurfacing of the road is carried out.
View more photos of the extent of this morning's incident here


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No matter where you fall on the skills spectrum, you'll find Weekend with WOOD classes well suited to take your woodworking to the next level. From basic joinery and finishing fundamentals, to dovetails and cabinetmaking, to fine furniture techniques such as wood bending, veneering, and inlay, Weekend With WOOD classes give you the know-how and confidence to challenge yourself with a new technique, or simply solidify your skills. Even seasoned woodworkers come away with tips and tricks to get the job done smarter, safer, and more accurately.
The hallmark woodworking joint has to be the dovetail. However, many woodworkers are intimidated by the thought of cutting them, especially by hand. Vic will share all the tips and tricks he has learned over the years to make dovetails a breeze. You'll learn a combination of some shop-made jigs and a simple set of training wheels that will get you started successfully.
Sponsored by Lee Valley
In this class, Jeff demonstrates the easy methods for adding inlay, an eye-catching element, to any woodworking project, such as a picture frame, jewelry box, or piece of furniture. You'll learn how to cut the grooves for straight and curved stringing, as well as how to inlay simple shapes. And double-bevel inlay for more complex shapes.
The Art of Inlay, From Simple to Stringing
jeff miller
Want to cut perfect circles? Resaw with ease? The bandsaw is the best tool for the job. You'll learn about a handful of simple shop-made jigs that make these operations a breeze. In this class, Jim will cover single-point resawing and drift compensation, along with basic bandsaw setup.
Making keepsake and jewelry boxes is a great way to learn new skills while also creating beautiful, giftable projects. In this class you'll learn how to craft three decorative, functional, strong joints on the tablesaw and router table.
If you're already familiar with how to perform the basic routing tasks made easier by CNC, this session will take you deeper into the design and machining capabilities of CNC routing using V-Carve Desktop, including how to design and machine intricate inlays, and how to machine two-sided 3D models on a 3-axis machine.
Note: Good working knowledge of CNC software and equipment is a prerequisite for this class. You'll download free software on your own computer before you come to Weekend With WOOD, which you should install on a laptop computer, if you have one, and bring it with you to the class. If you don't have a laptop, we may be able to provide a computer for use during the class. You will be contacted, by email, prior to the start of WWW 2019 with instructions for downloading the software.
Sponsored by Next Wave Automation
Breadboard ends help to stabilize flat surfaces, such as tabletops. In this session, Glen will demonstrate the best techniques for creating and installing breadboard ends, and tell you which methods to avoid. You'll learn the tips and tricks to keep your breadboard ends tight and your tops flat, and discover breadboard ends designed to deceive.
What's more eye-catching than dovetails? Why, double (or inlaid) dovetails, of course. In this session Bob will discuss when this attractive joint makes sense for your projects, and walk you through how to create them using a router and router table.
In this session, you'll learn how to build doors with different joinery methods. Kevin will also explain the different types of doors, from inset to overlay, and how to fit them properly into your cabinet or furniture projects.
Drawers should be so simple—they're just boxes!—but some woodworkers are intimidated by the very thought of making them. In this session, Kevin demonstrates how to design and build drawers including sizing, slide selection, joinery options, and final fitting into the case.
How do you cut perfect dadoes and rabbets for cabinet construction? What's the easiest way to square a cabinet as you assemble it? How do you make a perfectly sized face frame for your cabinets? What's the order of operations that leads to great cabinets? You'll find out in this class, plus see a great shop-made jig that makes adjustable shelf holes a breeze. Note: This is a two-part class, presented in two consecutive sessions. If you sign up for part 1, you must also take part 2.
Many woodworkers shy away from making cabriole legs; they appear complicated and difficult. Because mass-manufactured cabrioles lack period design, you need to make your own. During class you'll discover the simplistic effort required to coax the perfect cabriole leg from a block of wood, including proper layout and orientation, required tools (it's a smaller list than you think) and how to sequence your work for the best results.
Whether you're a beginner or veteran turner, nothing compares to the fun of crafting a bowl on the lathe. Brian will demonstrate step-by-step how to turn a bowl with crisp details and how to eliminate torn grain. Brian will also share sanding techniques to prepare for a great finish.
Life isn't always straight grain and rainbows. Knots, splits, and unusual grain patterns may be considered "defects" to some people, but to a woodworker, they're often desired design features. In this class you'll learn methods to include defects in your work, or how to avoid them. Matt will demonstrate how to stabilize splits using bowtie inlays, fill others with epoxy, and more.
Sponsored by Triton Tools
Dovetail joints can be one of the most intimidating woodworking techniques to attempt. In this class, John combines hand- and power-tool techniques to show you the best methods for making through, half-blind, and mitered dovetails to add this signature joint to your next box or drawer build.
Save big money by finding and working with rough-cut lumber from hardwood dealers and sawmills. Learn the terms and language, and the proper sequence and techniques to mill rough-cut lumber flat, square, and straight for use in your projects.
Wood glues can affect the wood as it is being assembled and being prepared in advance will eliminate costly joint failures and frustrating disassembly. In this class Bob demonstrates proper techniques for successful wood gluing, from dry assembly to waiting for the glue to dry. You'll learn what to watch out for when the glue hits the wood, why failures occur, and why there are so many different wood glues. Bring your gluing questions, as this is a discussion not just a presentation.
Sponsored by Titebond
CNC machining is undeniably in the future of hobby woodworkers. If you're ready to start exploring the concepts of CNC, you'll learn how this exciting new technology can help in a home woodshop, and each attendee will design and machine their own project. Note: To get the most out of this class, you'll download free trial software to experiment with on your own computer a few weeks before you come to Weekend With WOOD. It is recommended that you install it on a laptop computer, if you have one, and bring it with you to the class. If you don't have a laptop, we may be able to provide a computer for use during the class. You will be contacted, by email, prior to the start of WWW 2019 with instructions for downloading the software.
Sponsored by Next Wave Automation
In this class, you'll learn the fundamentals of using SketchUp Make project-design software. While modeling a coffee table, April will teach the simple commands to draw, size, and give dimension to project parts, plus more. She'll also show you how to create a shopping list and cutting diagram before you even set foot in the shop. You'll leave this class ready to design your next project with a solid understanding of SketchUp. Note: Although April will teach this class as if you've never opened the program, you're encouraged to download a 30-day free trial version of the program on your own laptop before bringing it to Weekend With WOOD. If you don't have a laptop, we will provide a computer for use during the class.
Sponsored by Triton Tools
As Abe Lincoln once said, "You can't believe everything you see on the Internet." Online influencers and videomakers are sincere in their desire to teach woodworking, but some get it right, and some… well, not so much. In this session, Bob right-sizes the online obsession with glue strength, and explains why some joints fail and the best glue choice for any task. Along the way, you will pick up some tips and tricks to make gluing less stressful and find some unique uses for wood glues you may not have known about.
Sponsored by Titebond
You know that some routing operations are easier and safer when that router is upside down in a router table. But some tasks are made easier when split the difference. In this session, Steve will demonstrate several techniques—including raised panels and mortising—made easier and safer by a horizontal router table.
There are many vintage planes available on the market today, but which ones are worth tuning up and which ones are plane-like objects? Vic will guide you though how to decide and will show you how to fettle the plane to get it working it's best. Don't miss an opportunity to clean up your diamond in the rough.
Sponsored by Lee Valley
Making decorative boxes using a bandsaw opens a world of curvy, creative opportunity! In this class, Craig will demonstrate several ways of making bandsaw boxes, starting with the basics, and moving up to some cleverly elaborate concepts.
Curved doors and panels add elegance to any project, but don't let the non-rectilinear nature of the parts intimidate you! In this session, Guy discusses choice of materials, and demonstrates how to make a bending form and use a vacuum bag for clamping.
So many of your furniture and cabinet projects could be improved with handsome raised-panel doors, and there are many styles from which to choose besides the "standard" raised panel—arched doors and divided lites, for example. In this class, Jim will provide the know-how, as well as all the tips and tricks you'll need, to make perfect cabinet doors of all types.
Turned boxes make great gifts, and in this class, you'll learn how to proportion a pleasing box, hollow it, turn a perfect-fitting lid, and more as Keith demonstrates each step—start to finish—before your eyes.
Sponsored by Jet/Powermatic
How do you take your woodworking to the next level? One answer is to use inlay. Line & berry work, sand-shaded fans, stringing and edge banding are typical examples. The techniques to make inlay from shop scraps and install your work into a project are a snap. And the results are extraordinary. Glen shares the necessary "dos and don'ts" to make your woodworking stand out.
Where do ideas come from for a design? What is the thought process involved in coming up with a new idea? Jeff will talk about the process of generating/finding design ideas, as well as a variety of techniques and methods that can help you start designing your own furniture. Next, you'll learn how to develop and refine the design by generating drawings, models, and/or prototypes of the idea. Jeff will cover some of the basic techniques of getting your ideas out of your head, as well as the basic criteria for critiquing the evolving design. Note: This is a two-part class, presented in two consecutive sessions. If you sign up for part 1, you must also take part 2.
So, you want to take the plunge into hand-cut joinery but you're not sure which tools do what? Vic will explain and demonstrate tools, such as the plow and rabbet plane, as well as some shoulder plane tricks that you may not have known about. He will also show you the myriad of tasks you can do with the router plane. Forget the power tools for 90 minutes and learn a quieter way to work.
Sponsored by Lee Valley
Turn your bandsaw into a sawmill. You can easily turn fireplace wood into usable lumber. What a great way to turn the tree from your backyard into an heirloom project. You'll also learn about what it takes to air dry lumber, and to prevent it from cracking and cupping.
In this session, Steve demonstrates the techniques to build oval Shaker-style boxes. You'll learn how to safely and consistently rip the wood strips, steam-bend them around forms, and more.
Why settle for store-bought when you can craft your own "hardware" using leftover project stock or those scraps of exotic hardwoods you've been hoarding? In this class, you'll learn how to fashion attention-grabbing pulls that you'll want to grab and pull, using your tablesaw and/or router table.
Miter joints can be frustrating to make—the tiniest inaccuracy in your tools is multiplied eight times on a four-sided frame. In this session, John will show you how to set up your tools to make accurate miters, measure and mark stock, trimming miters for a perfect fit, and clamping strategies.
Mortise and tenon joinery is at the very core of woodworking. And although most woodworkers rely on machines for these joints, it is very satisfying and effective to cut them by hand. Jeff will take you through the basics of layout, and then chopping and paring mortises, and sawing and fitting tenons. Jeff has also developed a few simple jigs that can help make cutting the mortise and tenon by hand as accurate and repeatable as with any machine.
Thanks to its large glue surface, this joint is one of the strongest in woodworking. From handsaws to bandsaws, and from drills to dedicated machines, there are a dozen ways to make it, but the "best" method is the one that uses tools you already own. Jim demonstrates how to make mortises and tenons with a tablesaw and router (and a simple shop-made jig for each). We'll even provide the jig plans!
When you need to repeat a workshop process accurately and reliably, it's time to build a jig. In this class, Steve will build a barstool while demonstrating four jigs for repeatable drilling, positioning, shaping, and more.
Stop breaking the bank buying home-center lumber, and instead save money by squaring and surfacing rough-cut stock. In this class, Guy will show you how to get the best-looking project parts from any piece of stock, rough-cutting those parts, and then the proper sequence of machining steps to get them to final dimensions.
Mastering curves can open up a whole range of projects, and help bring your woodworking to a new level. In this session, Jeff will discuss layout, cutting, smoothing, and refining curves, including three dimensional curves. He'll also demonstrate bending-wood techniques.
It's the most basic of woodworking tools, yet chisels are capable of so much more than just chopping away at wood. In this session you'll learn how to use chisels properly, and make a lot of other work in the shop easier.
With all of the gadgets, guides, and gizmos available for sharpening flat cutters, such as chisels and plane blades, how does one even get started? We'll cut through the confusion and show you the simplest way to produce a keen edge with a minimum of work.
Don't get a dull spirit turning because your tools aren't sharp. With a keen edge, you'll find that your turnings are smoother, and the tools are easier to use. Let Brian show you how to quickly and easily sharpen gouges, skews, parting tools and scrapers.
Some woodworkers dismiss shellac as an old-school finish not worthy of considering in the age of polyurethane and pre-catalyzed lacquer. In fact, this versatile finish should often be the first one you reach for—even if you plan to use another one. Guy will show you how to mix and apply different "cuts" of shellac, how to do French polish, and more.
Kick up your furniture projects with shop-made, true divided-light doors. Glen will demonstrate a couple of simple steps at a tablesaw that will have you producing glass doors that exhibit professional results. (It's as easy as assembling a puzzle once you have the parts made.) Plus, you'll learn how to increase the overall strength of your doors, as well as add to the design if you pull another couple of shop tools into the mix.
If you want to see the ins and outs of some specialized woodworking tools—without getting a sales pitch—here's your chance. In this session, George demonstrates a variety of unique woodworking tools (including Festool Domino, Leigh D4, and more) and shares his unbiased opinion on how each might fit into your woodworking.
Sponsored by Pantorouter
In this session, Jim will walk you through the ins and outs of an HVLP turbine sprayer, and the benefits of using one. You'll not only learn the theory behind spraying but will have the opportunity to get your hands dirty and spray different finishes using a turbine spray system. Jim will cover proper technique, maintenance procedures, and how to fix any challenges that may arise both during and after your spray session.
Sponsored by Fuji Spray
To become better woodworkers we have to push ourselves. A great first step is to move away from the straight and narrow. Design and build using curved furniture parts. Lamination may seem difficult, but techniques for curvy parts are straightforward and elementary when accurately sequenced. From cold laminations to brick work, discover the best ways to stack and shape your table aprons and drawer fronts to expand your woodworking skills.
Do you panic as you get close to completing a project because you worry about ruining all your hard work with a bad color job? Never fear. In this class, you'll learn how dyes and stains work, and how to prep any wood species—even blotch-prone ones—to accept them. Let Jim show you a few simple tips and techniques that will make coloring your next project predictable and consistent.
Sponsored by Varathane
You can do so much on a tablesaw equipped with a stacked dado head. In this session, George will demonstrate how to use this powerful combo to machine accurate dadoes, rabbets, half laps, cross-halving, and more.
Ask a hundred woodworkers which tool is the centerpiece of their shops, and 97 of them will say "tablesaw." If you're eager to see what else it can do besides rip lumber to width and crosscut it to length, then this class is for you. Jim will cover basic tablesaw safety and operation, as well as many applications that may be new to you. Of course, there will be plenty of free jig plans and more ideas than you can shake a (ripped and crosscut walnut) stick at.
Not every woodworker can spray finishes in their home shop. Vic is going to demonstrate techniques for his three favorite hand-applied finishes. You will learn how to work with shellac, tung oil, and polyurethane to bring out the beauty of your next project.
Sponsored by Lee Valley
In this session, you'll learn how to fill the voids in beautiful burls with casting resin, and then turn a vessel from the resulting mixed-media blank. As he turns a bowl during the class, Keith will demonstrate the best speeds and tools for turning resin, as well as the proper sanding and finishing techniques.
Sponsored by Jet/Powermatic
Making matching—or even mirrored—parts is easier if you start with a pattern, especially on parts that aren't straight or square. Guy will acquaint you with the different router bits used, show you how to make and use holding jigs for your router table, how to create perfect patterns, and more.
Executing a stunning starburst pattern on a tabletop is easier than it looks once you learn the secrets of radial-matching veneer. Guy teaches the tricks to choosing the right number of segments, laying out and accurately cutting the veneer wedges, and more.
There's artful veneering, and there's practical veneering. In this session, Kevin demonstrates the complete step-by-step process of making a simple (but beautiful) book-matched veneer panel. You'll learn how to prep the veneer and substrate, precisely book-match the veneer, glue, clamp, and trim the panel.
What's all the hype with skews and gouges? Are carbide tools the answer for your turning needs? Learn how tools cut, why they catch and why there's so much contradictory advice on bevel angles and tool profiles.
Live-edge furniture is more popular than ever, and in this session, Matt will teach you how to source parts from larger slabs, ways to integrate live edges into your work, different methods for treating the live edge, and more.
Sponsored by Triton Tools


text: Donald Lorentz 0 Posted February 11, 2008 Wondering just how new a topic this is...? Here's what I want to do: I want to use my older Airport (802.11b) not to extend my network, but to segregate it from my Airport Extreme. The basic idea that I had was to have my Airport Extreme ethernet wired to my new iMac and also have it wired (by ethernet) to my old Airport. All of this off the same DSL modem. The basis for approach is that I do not want my older computers, that use 802.11b, to bring down the speed of the Airport Extreme's communication to the Apple TV. I also want to lock down the Airport Extreme with a high security while leaving my current security setting alone for the older Airport connections. My other basic concerns range from: is this possible? what is the basic approach that I need to take when setting this up on the airport software for both the new iMac and the old iMac? are there any dumb-it-down wiring diagrams that illustrate the above approach? and are there any OSX 10.4 vs 10.5 issues that need to be addressed? If this is not the correct approach, how best can I pull this off? I'm looking for references and some guidance from some one that's "been there and done that". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


text: Craftsman Hank Johnson of Kimo Ukulele and visual artist Wade Koniakowsky recently collaborated on a series of one-of-a-kind ukes. The result was a blending of a hand-crafted wood and paint that is delight to both the eyes and ears. To learn more about Hank Johnson and his ukuleles click here. To see the ocean art of Wade Koniakowski, click here.


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This week, more than 20,000 of the world's HIV/AIDS experts are in Washington to discuss advances made around the world in the past 30 years and determine the next steps in bringing about an AIDS-free generation. Although it might seem like we are closer than ever to seeing that happen, the facts tell a different story.
I know firsthand how HIV/AIDS can devastate a family. My foster sister was born HIV positive. And during my early childhood, my parents cared for my HIV-positive uncle, who was struggling through the last phases of his life. I remember the first time a classmate was no longer allowed to play with me. Her parents, aware of my uncle's status, feared she would catch HIV by touching my toys.
My uncle passed away when I was 8 years old. His death served as an awakening.
After I became Miss America in 2010, I used my crown as a pedestal to raise awareness of the pandemic — an issue that was affecting millions, yet receiving less mainstream media coverage and falling off America's radar screen: According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, two-thirds of Americans in 1987 named HIV/AIDS as the most urgent health problem facing the country. But last year, just 7 percent held that view.
This is why, years after my uncle's death, my work as an AIDS advocate continues.
After my Miss America reign ended, I went deeper into the trenches to try to end AIDS and joined AIDS United as a regional organizer. I was inspired by the organization's mission to end the U.S. pandemic and the opportunity to work with, and in support of, people living with HIV/AIDS — especially those in underserved communities who are often silenced by stigma.
We've come a long way, but I believe that for many Americans, the consensus on AIDS is still out of sight, out of mind. People living outside highly affected urban centers, or removed from disproportionately affected populations — women of color, African American and Latino men who have sex with men, and those in poverty, for example — might not understand why renewing our national focus on HIV/AIDS prevention and intervention efforts is more important than ever.
Fortunately, there is renewed momentum. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's approval of Truvada for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and OraQuick home HIV testing kits provide important new HIV prevention tools. And the Supreme Court's upholding of the Affordable Care Act will increase access to life-saving care and treatment for so many of our country's most vulnerable populations living with the disease. But we can't take our eyes off the ball.
As the world's focus turns to the International AIDS Conference this week, so will mine. I'll be conducting a week-long series of advocacy trainings for people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS. My goal is to show them how their voices and votes can bolster the fight to end the pandemic — and give them renewed hope about an end to HIV in our lifetimes. After all, no one can make a better case for smarter HIV policy than people whose lives have been changed forever by the disease.
Like me, you don't have to be living with HIV to play a role in this fight. Everyone can do their part. Small steps — such as encouraging friends and family members to practice safe sex, get tested for HIV and seek treatment if HIV positive — can have a big impact.
I don't think I'll ever stop fighting to end AIDS, even with the heels and crowns long put away. Ending the pandemic in America can happen during our lifetimes, if we work together. That's something that surely deserves a pedestal.
Caressa Cameron, Miss America 2010, serves as a regional organizer of the Mid-Atlantic region for the national nonprofit AIDS United.
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Villa-armony.com: to recover health and form in the natural paradise of Coast Smerlada.
19/ott/2006 17:00:00 Promozione-Online Contatta l'autore
Hotel in Sardinia has decided to renew again for the next year the agreement with the Search Engine Positioning campaign.
Villa Armony, prestigious Hotel in Costa Smeralda, is furnished with beauty farm center that offers to its guest the possibility to have cures made by specialists in different fields: from the strictly medical, to the aesthetic and wellness, dermatological and dietary.
For those who need to recover their strength after an hard period, to find again the physical form that has been lost because of bed alimentary behaviors and life habits. Or for those who want to make a complete check-up. They can ask to Villa Armony Hotel Porto Cervo, located in the beautiful natural amphitheatre of Coast Smeralda in Sardinia.
Andrea Caminiti, Promozione-Online marketing director, has assumed that "With no doubt these are services for health and wellness for anybody. People really want them. But in the big sea that Internet is, it is useful to offer people a compass to direct them toward really good quality structures. This is the reason why we have carefully selected key-words: to place www.villa-armony.com in the first positions of the research of search engines and results have been really satisfactory for the company. The consequences have been so good that the Hotel has decided to invest again this year on search engine positioning campaign."
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Welcome to our Governors' section.
The role of the governing body is a strategic one; its key functions are to:
Our current school priorities for 2018-19 are:
Below is some information about the individual members of our school governing body. If you have time available and are interested in becoming a governor, please contact the school.
Andrew Hackett - Co-opted Governor and Chair of Governors - Inclusion Link Governor
I am the Chair of Governors, having taken the role on in December 2016, and have been a co-opted governor since September 2013. My term of office ends on 31st August 2018. I am also the Inclusion Governor, the Deputy Child Protection Governor and a member of the Curriculum and Standards committee.
I have a strong interest in education and see supporting our schools as one of the best ways of helping the community. I am a civil servant at the Department for Education, currently working as a policy adviser in the Standards and Testing Agency. I am a keen football player and fan, an avid reader and have a particular interest in history.
Jon Westall - Co-opted Governor & Vice Chair - Child Protection Link Governor
I am the Vice Chair of Governors and a Co-opted governor. I have been a governor for 8 years. My current term of office expires on 31st August 2018. I used to be a teacher and have been a governor for two other schools outside London and so have an on-going interest in local education. I am on the finance and premises and Teaching and Standards committees. I am the vicar of St Dunstan, East Acton. I play a bit of 5 a side football, grow vegetables and enjoy reading.
Jenny Clark - Local Authority Governor - Science Link Governor
I am the local authority governor and I started in June 2017. I become a governor as I am interested in the improvement of primary school education.
I work as a Finance Business Partner at the BBC looking after large budgets in the News division and would like to use my financial knowledge to help East Acton school. I live locally and have 2 children both now at senior school. I was very involved in their primary school as a parent and now find it interesting to be involved in another school as a governor.
Stephen Pearce - Headteacher Governor
I have been the Headteacher of East Acton Primary School since September 2015. I am on both governing body committees and attend all meetings of the governing body. I joined East Acton Primary in January 2009 as an Assistant Head then later became one of the Deputy Headteachers before taking on my current role. Previously I worked in two large primary schools in Brent and before that I taught in Australia in Brisbane and in Coolum on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. I was born in the UK but grew up in Australia - I have lived in the UK since 1995.
As Headteacher, I work alongside the Governing Body and the rest of the Leadership Team to ensure the children at East Acton make strong progress from their starting points and achieve well. As a leadership team we promote and maintain the positive and supportive ethos of East Acton Primary whilst striving to move the school from good to outstanding in all areas.
Adina El Masry - Co-Opted Governor - Health & Safety Link Governor
My name is Adina El Masry and I am a co-opted governor having previously been a staff governor and I am on the Finance and Curriculum Committees. Previously I was a parent governor for 21 years.
My 5 children attended East Acton Primary and I used to volunteer when work permitted. When a parent governor vacancy became available I wanted to contribute something back to the school and become more involved. In fact this led me to become a teacher when I changed careers. When I came to East Acton as a teacher I became a staff governor when a vacancy became available.
I am the nursery teacher at East Acton Primary. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family, visiting museums and art galleries, reading and listening to music. My hobbies are cake decorating, making jewellery and painting water colours.
Naomi Oliver - Staff Governor
I have been a member of the Governing Body for 11 years. My term of office ends on 31st August 2018.
I am a member of the Finance and Premises Committees. I became a Governor because I had 2 children at East Acton Primary from 1991 to 2003 and wanted to contribute to the school and the local community.
As well as being a Governor, I am a Higher Level Teaching Assistant at East Acton Primary. I have been working at the school for 13 years and currently work in year 6. I am a life-long learner as I have just completed a Foundation Degree in Primary Teaching and Learning.
Mirjana Zivanovic - Co-opted Governor - Maths Link Governor
I have been a governor of East Acton Primary School for a number of years. I am a Co-opted Governor and recently became Maths Governor. My term of office ends on 31st August 2018. I live locally and know many children who attend the school. I have visited the school a number of times and have always enjoyed my visits. Every time, children and members of staff make me most welcome. Being a governor of this school is a very rewarding experience.
Wendy Sharpe - Co-opted Governor and Equalities Link Governor
Since becoming a parent, my children have attended nine different schools and nurseries in three different countries. I have experienced a variety of educational models and been part of several school communities. I have had three children attend East Acton Primary. My studies at university were in science and then scientific communications and I now work as an editor at a medical journal that specialises in global health. I also work occasionally as a recipe writer for a television programme in Australia and I have co-authored two cookbooks. I am a co-opted governor and began my role at East Acton Primary in 2015. I am also a member of the Curriculum and Standards Committee. I believe wholeheartedly in the school's vision to help every child achieve their highest potential and I feel lucky to serve the children of East Acton Primary as a governor.
Mahad Ahmed - Parent Governor
Suzie Ahferom - Parent Governor
Ammara Sadiq - Parent Associate Governor
Dee Howley
Clerk to the Governing Body


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When we released our Dave Matthews Band Toronto poster, we mentioned that we'd be following it up with an art print edition. We're now proud to announce the release of our Elk Art Print. We've made some minor adjustments to bring out the warm Fall colors of the print and the art print edition is printed on French Speckletone Madero Beach paper. It's a four-color screen print and is available in the DKNG store now. Check out some closeup photos of the art print below.