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Journal of Chemistry
Volume 2014, Article ID 793721, 7 pages
Synthesis of New Blue Fluorescent Polymerizable 1,8-Naphthalimides and Their Copolymers with Styrene as Sensors for Fe(III) Cations
1Faculty of Medicine, Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski", 1 Koziak Street, 1407 Sofia, Bulgaria
2Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
3Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski", 1 James Boucher Boulevard, 1164 Sofia, Bulgaria
Received 15 May 2013; Revised 30 September 2013; Accepted 17 October 2013; Published 5 January 2014
Academic Editor: Pasquale Longo
Copyright © 2014 Ivo Grabchev et al. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
The synthesis, characterization, and functional properties of two new polymerizable 1,8-naphthalimides (MDs) have been described. Their copolymers with styrene designed to act as a fluorescence PET chemosensor have been investigated. The study also reports the influence of different metal cations (Ag+, Mg2+, Cu2+, Sr2+, Co2+, Pb2+, and Fe3+) on the fluorescence intensity of both low and high molecular weight fluorophores.
1. Introduction
In the recent years the development of molecular recognition and sensing systems for different analytes has received considerable attention. Fluorescent chemosensors utilised for detection of metal cations and protons in the environment were based on different molecular structures [1, 2]. The fluorescent polymers are very attractive for this purpose. In this case the fluorescent sensor units can be covalently bonded to the polymer chain, thus showing very similar effect to their monomeric sensor units [3]. The functional characteristics of polymer chemosensors can be expressed either by conformational changes of macromolecules or by the collective transport properties.
Recently, new polymerizable 1,8-naphthalimide molecules to sensitive protons or metal cations have been synthesized and their functional properties are investigated. Due to the presence of a polymerizable group they can react with some commercial monomers, allowing copolymers with a green or blue fluorescence to be obtained. It was demonstrated that the copolymers of these polymerizable sensors can be used as homogeneous and heterogeneous photoinduced electron transfer (PET) fluorescent sensors sensitive to metal cations [4–9]. In all cases 1,8-naphthalimides are enough thermo- and water resistible so the polymers can be used for ion determination in solution without contaminating it. The scientific tasks on development of polymeric systems for detection of environment pollutants will be focused on finding such polymeric systems which have specific chemical, physical, and mechanical properties as transparency, resistance to different environment factor and the harmful chemical substances, flexibility, and so forth.
In this paper we present the synthesis and functional properties of two new polymerizable 1,8-naphthalimides (MDs) and their copolymer with styrene designed to act as fluorescence chemosensors. The influence of different metal cations on the fluorescence intensity of both low and high molecular weight sensors has been investigated and discussed.
2. Experimental Part
2.1. Materials and Methods
4-Amino-N-allyl-1,8-naphthalimide was synthesized according to the method described previously [10]. Commercial styrene (St) was used after purification by distillation under reduced pressure. Dibenzoyl peroxide (DBP) (Fluka), crystallized from chloroform to methanol was used as an initiator of the free radical polymerization. Chloroacetyl chloride, piperidine, and dimethylamine were used as obtained from MERCK.
UV/vis spectrophotometric investigations were performed using "Thermo Spectronic Unicam UV 500" spectrophotometer. The fluorescence spectra were taken from a "Cary Eclipse" spectrophotometer. All spectra were recorded using 1 cm path length synthetic quartz glass cells. Fluorescence quantum yield was determined on the basis of the absorption and fluorescence spectra, using anthracene as reference ( [11]). All absorption and fluorescence measurements were carried out at 1 × 10−5 mol L−1 for MDs. The polymer concentrations in the solutions for all measurements were 5 g L−1.
The effect of the metal cations on fluorescence intensity has been measured by adding a few microliters of stock aqueous solution (c = 10−2 mol L−1) of the metal cations to a known volume of the solution (3 mL) in acetonitrile for monomeric sensors and in aqueous solution for polymeric sensor. This addition was limited to 0.08 mL, so that dilution remained insignificant [12]. For all absorbance and fluorescence measurements the polymer thin film was placed diagonally in the sample quartz cuvette to improve measurement reproducibility. The reproducibility of the results was 99%. MgCl2·6H2O, Pb (NO3)2, SrCl2, FeCl3·6H2O, AgNO3, CuSO4·5H2O, and Co (NO3)2·6H2O were investigated as sources of metal cations.
IR analysis of compounds was carried out using the infrared Fourier transform spectrometer (IRAffinity-1 "Shimadzu") with the diffuse-reflectance attachment (MIRacle Attenuated Total Reflectance Attachment). The NMR spectra were obtained from a Bruker DRX-250 spectrometer, operating at 250.13 and 62.90 MHz for 1H and 13C, respectively, using a dual 5 mm probe head. Deuteriochloroform and tetramethylsilane were used as a solvent and an internal standard.
Thin layer chromatographic (TLC) analysis of the monomeric dyes was followed on silica gel (Fluka F60 254 ; 0.2 mm) using the solvent system n-heptane/acetone (1 : 1) as an eluent.
The molecular characteristics of the poly(St-co-MD) were determined on a GPC Water 244 apparatus. The solvent was THF at a flow rate of 1.0 mL min−1 at 45°C. Both a differential refractive index and an UV/vis absorption detector ( nm) were used. Polystyrene calibration was used for all molecular weight calculations.
2.2. General Procedure for Synthesis of Monomeric Dyes MD1 and MD2 (Scheme 1)
4-Amino-N-allyl-1,8-naphthalimide (0.01 mol) was dissolved in 50 mL of acetic acid and at 50°C 2 mL chloroacetyl chloride was added dropwise. The mixture was stirred at this temperature and after 2 h the product was isolated by pouring it into water and filtrated. After that 0.01 mol of this product was dissolved in dioxane and 0.05 mol of amines was added and stirred at 80°C for 4 h. The final products have been isolated with high yields and purity.
2.2.1. Characterization of MD1
Yield 89%. FTIR (KBr) cm−1: 3248, 2935, 2818, 1692, 1651, 1614, 1538, 1380, 1235, 781. 1H-NMR (CHCl3) (ppm): 10.54 (1H, NH); 8.65–8.44 (dd, 3H, Ar); 8.33–8.29 (d, 1H, Ar); 7.82–7.76 (t, 1H, Ar); 6.08–5.92 (m, 1H, CH=); 5.36–5.17 (dd, 1H, CH=); 4.81–4.79 (d, CH2–CH=); 3.49 (s, 2H, CO–CH2–); 2.66 (s, 6H, CH3). 13C-NMR (CHCl3) (ppm): 171.9, 165.1, 164.9, 140.6, 133.7, 133.0, 132.3, 129.9, 128.0, 125.2, 124, 8, 120.2, 117.6, 64.3, 48.3, 46.2, 39.6. Analysis: C19H19N3O3 (337.22 g mol−1): Calc. (%): C-67.67, H 5.63, N 12.46. Found (%): C-67.44, H 5.69, N 12.39.
2.2.2. Characterization of MD2
Yield 92%. FTIR (KBr) cm−1: 3223, 2946, 2838, 1693, 1656, 1620, 1532, 1379, 1237, 777. 1H-NMR (CHCl3) δ (ppm): s 10.44 (1H, NH); 8.66–8.58 (dd, 3H, Ar); 8.29–8.20 (d, 1H, Ar); 7.85–7.79 (t, 1H, Ar); 6.08–5.92 (m, 1H, CH–CH2); 5.36–5.20 (dd, 2H, CH2=CH), 4.81–4.79 (d, 2H, CH2–CH); 3.92 (s, 4H, CH2–N–CH2); 3.42 (s, 2H, –CH2–CO); 3.01 (s, 4H, CH2–O–CH2). 13C-NMR (CHCl3) δ (ppm): 164.1, 163.2, 162.3, 150.3, 134.1, 130.5, 129.5, 128.3, 127.8, 124.2, 121.9, 120.0, 107.7, 103.3, 55.8, 45.2, 44.4, 39.4, 30.8. Analysis: C21H21N3O4 (379.24 g mol−1): Calc. (%): C-66.50, H 5.54, N 11.08. Found (%): C-66.84, H 5.48, N 11.19.
2.3. Copolymerization
Free radical copolymerization of styrene with MDs was carried out in bulk [13]. 9.80 g styrene, 0.20 g of monomer MD, and 0.05 g DBP were mixed in an ampoule flushed with pure dry nitrogen. The ampoule was sealed and heated at 80°C in a thermostat for 8 h. The side-chain copolymers thus obtained were several times precipitated with ethanol from the chloroform. The precipitated copolymers were repeatedly washed with ethanol, recovered by filtration, and dried in vacuum to constant weight. Transparent fluorescent copolymers of blue emission were obtained. All spectrophotometric measurements were carried out with precipitated coloured polymers. Thin polymeric film used for the fluorescent investigations was obtained from deposition of a 10% solution of the copolymer in chloroform on glass surface. The thickness of the copolymer film was 40 μm, determined by microscope technique.
3. Results and Discussions
3.1. Photophysical Characteristics of Monomeric and Polymeric Fluorophores
The photophysical properties of 1,8-naphthalimide are known to depend mainly on the polarization of its chromophore system. In this study the functional properties of MDs were investigated in organic solvents of different polarity. Tables 1 and 2 summarize the basic photophysical characteristics of MDs—absorption () and fluorescence () maxima, Stokes shift , oscillator strength (), quantum yield of fluorescence (), and energetic yield of fluorescence ().
In all organic solvents under study, the monomeric 1,8-naphthalimides are colourless absorbing in the ultraviolet region at 366–375 nm and emit blue fluorescence at 434–463 nm. The results show that the substituents in C-4 position do not affect the maxima positions significantly.
The Stokes shift is a parameter, which indicates the difference in the properties and structure of the fluorophore between the ground state and the first excited state (1). Consider the following:
The Stokes shift values clearly depend strongly on the solvent polarity . It is seen that the values are higher when alcohols are used as solvents and they were very similar to those of other monomeric 1,8-naphthalimide dyes [14–16]. The Stokes shift of the MD1 has relatively high values when compared to MD2, which is probably due to the conformational changes or electron density redistribution upon excitation.
The ability of the MD molecules to emit absorbed light energy is characterized quantitatively by the quantum yield of fluorescence ΦF. The quantum fluorescence yield of MDs in all organic solvents was calculated on the basis of the absorption and fluorescence spectra using where Φst is the quantum yield of the reference, and represent the absorbance of the reference and the sample, respectively, and are the integrals of the emission of the reference and the sample, respectively, and and are the refractive index of the reference and the sample, respectively.
As seen from the data in Tables 1 and 2, the MDs quantum yield depends on the solvent polarity also. The quantum yield is considerably higher in nonpolar media. In polar organic solvents, the MDs exhibit much weaker emission. In all cases their fluorescence is not strong which can be explained by the conformation change.
An important characteristic of MDs is the oscillator strength (); it reveals the effective number of electrons whose transition from the ground state to the excited state gives the absorption area in the spectrum. Values of the oscillator strength can be calculated using where the Δ1/2 is the width of the absorption band (in cm−1) at 1/2 .
The values obtained for for MD1 are 0.10 (tetrahydrofuran) and 0.14 (acetonitrile). The higher values in acetonitrile correlate well with the hypsochromic effect of the MD1 in this solvent. The similar behavior has been observed also in the case of MD2.
The spectral characteristics of poly(St-co-MD) in the solid state are of interest in order to evaluate this copolymer as a heterogeneous fluorescent sensor. The copolymer was transparent and colourless, emitting blue fluorescence. The absorption and fluorescence spectra of poly(St-co-MD) in the solid state as a thin polymer film ( μm) are presented in Figure 1, from which it is evident that the excitation and fluorescence spectra have bands with a single maximum at 365 nm and 450 nm, respectively. The spectral characteristics of the former reveal that the chemical structure of the chromophoric system does not change its conformation in the solid state.
3.2. Molecular Weight and Spectral Characteristics of Poly(St-co-MD)
The amount of MDs incorporated into the polymer macromolecules has been determined spectrophotometrically by using a standard curve [17]. The results show that 1.53 wt% for MD1 and 1.45 wt% for MD2 have bonded to the polymer chain. Considering that the value was obtained for repeatedly precipitated copolymer where low molecular weight fractions have been removed during precipitation, the results are rather satisfactory and imply that the MDs are suitable for production of a blue fluorescent copolymer of polystyrene. This fact also demonstrated that some amount from MDs has been bonded to the low molar weight fractions of the polymer chains.
The molecular weight characteristics of the copolymers obtained are collected in Table 3. The molecular weight and molecular weight distribution confirm the formation of high molecular weight polymers. The molecular weights were found to range between and 1.34 × 10−5 and for copolymers with polydispersity 1.63 and 1.78, respectively. The double detection shows close values for the elution time in both chromatograms indicating the presence of copolymers which absorb at about 375 nm in tetrahydrofuran solution.
4. Effect of the Metal Cations on the Fluorescence Intensity of the MDs
The photophysical properties of MDs in the presence of different metal cations (Ag+, Mg2+, Cu2+, Sr2+, Co2+, Pb2+, and Fe3+) have been investigated in the view of their its potential sensor application. The ability of both MDs to detect metal cations has been tested in acetonitrile solution by monitoring the changes in their absorption and fluorescence spectra in the presence of various metal cations. Acetonitrile was chosen as solvent for all spectral measurements as it guarantee good solubility of the metal salts, ligands, and the respective complexes. Its ability to mix well with water allows direct usage of aqueous solutions of the metal salts in this study.
In the presence of the guest metal cations an enhancement or quenching of fluorescence intensity was observed. The enhancement (FE) and the quenching (FQ) of the fluorescence emission have been used as a qualitative parameter for the detection of metal cations. FE = was determined from the ratio of maximum fluorescence intensity , after the addition of metal cation, and minimum fluorescence intensity , before metal cation addition. The FQ = has been determined from the ratio between the maximum fluorescence intensity (, solution free of metal cations) and the fluorescence intensity in the presence of metal cations .
Figures 2 and 3 present the calculated FQ and FE results for MD1 and MD2.
The highest enhancement of the monomer fluorescence intensity is observed in the presence of Fe3+ cations for compound MD1 (FE = 16.42) as can be seen from Figure 2. In the presence of Pb2+cations MD1 increases the fluorescence intensity with the respective FE = 9.05. The influence of the other cations under study (Mg2+> Co2+> Sr2+> Ag+> Cu2+) on the fluorescence intensity is negligible.
Figure 3 shows the fluorescence quenching of MD2 upon the addition of cations. As seen the strongest effect is again observed for Fe3+. In this case the complexation with Fe3+cations destabilizes the planarity of the 1,8-naphthalimide molecule and as a result the fluorescence is quenched, while Pb2+, Mg2+, Co2+, Sr2+, Cu2+, and Ag+ cations do not affect the fluorescence intensity of the MD2. Probably MD2 does not form a stable complex with these cations.
5. Effect of the Metal Cations on the Fluorescence of Poly(St-co-MDs)
The presence of the guest metal cations (Cu2+, Sr2+, Co2+, Ni2+, and Fe3+) in poly(St-co-MD) solution in this work is signaled by the quenching of the fluorescence intensity. The changes of the fluorescence intensity of poly(St-co-MD1) in aqueous solution, induced by the metal cations, have been investigated and the respective fluorescence responses of a polymer chromophore are presented in Figure 4. As it can be seen the addition of metal cations leads to a decrease of the polymer fluorescence intensity, different for each metal cation. In the case of Cu2+, Sr2+, Co2+, and Ni2+, the effect of metal cations on the fluorescence intensity is insignificant and the respective alteration of the fluorescent intensity is only 1–5%. The highest effect was observed in the presence of Fe3+ cations. In this case the quenching of the fluorescence intensity is 96%. A similar effect has been observed and in the case of poly(St-co-MD2) also. It reveals the good potential of both polymers as effective heterogeneous sensors for detection of Fe3+ ions in aqueous solutions even in the presence of other metal ions. These results were in good accordance with our other studies using polymer sensors for detecting metal ions in aqueous media [5–7]. In the form of solid polymer film these heterogeneous sensors can be used repeatedly for detection in aqueous solutions after prior removal of the coordinated metal ions.
The typical change in the fluorescence intensity of the copolymer induced by Fe3+ cations has been presented in Figure 5. The decrease of fluorescence intensity occurs after the addition of Fe3+ cations up to 2 × 10−4 M. It is seen that the initial addition of the Fe3+ cations (5 × 10−5 M) to the polymer leads to a decrease of the fluorescent intensity and the respective quenching effect is 31% which indicates very good sensor sensitivity. Further addition of the Fe3+ cations into the polymer solution decreases the fluorescence intensity more as can be seen in Figure 5. At high metal concentrations the fluorescence quenching is not full, which is probably due to a competition between the metal cations and the respective counterions from the solution for coordination with the chromophore site.
6. Conclusion
In this paper we discuss the synthesis and some functional properties of two new blue fluorescent polymerizable 1,8-naphthalimides and their copolymers with styrene. The photophysical characteristics of both low and high molecular weight fluorophores have been investigated. The influence of various metal cations (Ag+, Mg2+, Cu2+, Sr2+, Co2+, Pb2+, and Fe3+) on the fluorescence intensity of the new 1,8-naphthalimides has been studied with regard to their potential application as fluorescent sensors for metal ions. It has been shown that the fluorescence intensity depends strongly on the nature of metal cations. The new monomer compounds can detect Pb2+ and Fe3+. It has been shown that the blue fluorescent polymer films possess properties allowing their use as sensors for Fe3+ cations. On the basis of the present investigation it can be assumed that the new monomers and fluorescent copolymers are suitable for the selective detection of Fe3+cations.
Conflict of Interests
The authors declare that there is no conflict of interests regarding the publication of this paper.
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US stocks ended lower weighed down by renewed concerns over the latest setback in talks between Greece and her creditors over a potential bailout deal.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 107.67 points or 0.6% to end the day at 17,791.17. The blue-chip index had shed more than 200 points in earlier trading before paring losses on a mixed bag of US economic data.
The S&P 500 Index shed 10 points or 0.5% to end the day at 2084.43 points with all ten of the benchmark index's main indexes ending lower. Technology equities led the losses with a 0.79% drop.
The technology heavy Nasdaq Composite fell 21.13 points or 0.4% to end the day at 5029.97 points.
"Rallies have been relatively short-lived, however, pullbacks have also held above technical levels. This suggests that it's too early to jump the gun in deciding which way the market goes next," Frank Cappelleri, executive director of Institutional Sales and Trading at Instinet, told Market Watch.
"If small and midcap stocks rally to new highs, large-caps will follow. But in the meantime, sideways trade is the most likely outcome for weeks to come,"
Talks between the two parties broke down less than an hour after the start on Sunday reigniting fears that Greece would default on its debts and sparking speculation over a possible exit from the Eurozone.
"The market has had a long time to prepare for (a Greek default) and has done what it can with what it sees on the horizon but with situations like this, there is always an unknown factor," Ashwin Bulchandani, head strategist at asset manager MatlinPatterson in New York, told Reuters.
"Uncertainty freaks the market out. It makes it very, very nervous."
Trading volume was lower than usual with most investors holding out for the Federal Reserve meeting due later this week.
The Fed is expected to give the clearest indication yet on the timing of the rate hike with a small proportion of traders expecting it to start after the meeting.
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Kristie's "Light & Happy" Room
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- Name:
- Kristie
- Location:
- Nashville,
- Division:
- Light
- Inspiration for my palette:
- It's a 1939 stone cottage with Tudor Revival influences. The exterior is rather dark, with lots of huge trees and lots of shade. I wanted to keep the interior as light and happy as possible, and that minty jade color is in keeping with the period of the home.
- Colors used in my room:
- Benjamin Moore Prescott Green HC-140 and White Dove, but closest Sherwin William match would be Slow Green SW6456 and Alabaster SW7008.
Shades of blue-green (from mint to sapphire), light blues to turquoise, and butter yellow.
- Tips for using color successfully:
- Listen to the house! Use cleaner, cooler paint colors in homes with lots of white trim, dark wood floors, and gray/white/black finishes like marble and quartz. Use muted, warmer paint colors in homes with materials like stone, granite, and carpeting.
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Last week I attended Dots' spring/summer fashions style party. I walked in the door and was handed a cute little bottle of champagne with a pink straw in it. I received a tour of the store highlighting the new collections. After that I had a fabulous time playing around in a very big closet. I tried on almost everything and modeled them for the staff. That's what an itty bitty bottle of champagne will do to you!
I also posed for pictures however I didn't take any on my camera. I only have the one below taken with my phone. The capri pants are really flattering. I usually stay away from capris because they look like pants on my short legs but these really worked for me. The lines made my legs look longer.
|The capris came home with me!
Pretty and pink display
Pics of the Collection
Check out the trendbook to to see more pics of the pieces styled up.
My purchases
I wore the shoes yesterday. They're great for taking it up a notch while baby wrangling. The tribal print capris are really cute and comfortable. I also bought a chevron print maxi dress. Hopefully we'll finally hit 80 degrees this week so i can wear it.
|I bought nail polish and stickers too. No pictures though.
My gift bag
|Why yes I did take take a couple of cupcakes and champagne out the door.
There's a gift card in the bag! :P
Are you a Dots fan?
Have you purchased anything from the Spring or Summer collection?


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Alone in a house on the outskirts of a beach in Mexico, lives a poor man in his mid-70's. With no deed to the land he survives on, he witnesses with despair the demolition of his house. Little by little he begins to lose his very mind. Memories from an untethered past begin to haunt his daily existence. Thus begins a journey into the mountains and the forest in search of faces from his past and echoes of another time, another younger self.
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"But that's just an avocation, not a profession." Someone previously close to me, no need to name names, said this to me years ago as I pondered the idea of teaching fitness full time. As a profession.
In between long stretches of ass-time in a desk chair scrolling through emails and squinting at little boxes of statistical information on membership spreadsheets, I escaped to the fourth floor of the Athletic Club I worked at to lead other office warriors from area businesses through 60 minutes of planks, crunches, squat jumps and anything else that got them to connect with their physical bodies. For many, that noon hour would be the first time to feel any physical sensation from the neck down. They'd go back to work with a glow, a few beads of residual sweat (or a lot), a refreshingly achy set of worked-over thighs and a realization that, yes, I am alive.
And I'd go back to my ergo chair and keyboard fantasizing the rest of the day what it would be like to give this gift of mind/body connection all day long. Of what it would be like for this to be my profession.
But that other voice, for many subsequent years, won out. That's just an avocation, Shannon.
Eventually, the voice within grew louder. My reason for being was beginning to crystallize. In yoga-land, we often refer to this as our Dharma. Or, in other words, our calling. Or our purpose in life.
After moving out of a painful relationship and into a healthy supportive one, my Dharma found its way outward. In the form of teaching yoga. Interestingly, I didn't seek out yoga. It found me. It found me in the following manner:
- a torn gastrocnemius muscle after completing the Portland Marathon meant no more pounding on the asphalt. The peak-conditioned heart and lungs needed an outlet, however, and Power Yoga provided it.
- a broken heart couldn't handle any competition, judgment, or team-oriented anything. I wanted to be left well alone, already. The warmly-lit room, meditative breathing, and encouraging, comforting words from the various instructors in class drew me back, again and again.
- an exciting journey across the country to build a new life, with a new man, in a new town had me seeking community in earnest. Again, yoga delivered – new friends, similar life experiences – all working toward an effortless crow pose.
And one day, that was it. I needed to share everything yoga gave to me. I needed to live my Dharma. And I am doing it today. I am not the best instructor. I am not the most experienced instructor, nor the most intuitive, but I am learning, growing, and sharing what I know every day.
As my profession. Not an avocation.


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Facebook Timeline Becomes Mandatory — Here's How You Can Make Yours Awesome
We hope you aren't afraid of change, or the things you've posted on the internet in your past, because your Facebook page is about to be all kinds of different. And, you have to go with it or get out. Yep, the Facebook Timeline, that layout design you've seen that makes your friends' pages look like a photo scrapbook, will soon become mandatory for all users.
In September, Facebook unveiled its new Timeline layout. The format is their way of presenting the story of your life online. According to Facebook founder Mark Zuckerburg, "It's a completely new aesthetic for Facebook. It gives you the ability to curate all your stories so you can express who you really are." You know, unlike the old, boring Facebook which just let you talk about yourself and tag your friends in awkward party photos.
In mid-December, Timeline became available to all Facebook users who wanted to try it. Those who opted in had a Facebook page that represented a literal timeline of all of their online activity, every bit of it visible to the public. Users can select who can see which items, but it's not a quick or simple process. Basically, you have to actually curate your Timeline.
On Tuesday, Facebook announced that the Timeline format will be mandatory for all users, but there will be a seven day grace period in which people can get used to the layout and decide what will appear on their page. And then, that's it, your Web life goes public.
Scared? You probably should be. How cool is your timeline? What kinds of things have you been doing on the internet? Will you seem lame? Will you be embarrassed?
Here are seven ways you can use those seven days to make your Timeline cool.
Delete, Delete, Delete
You may just want to go all kinds of 'Men In Black' on your Facebook history. Maybe today is the first day of the rest of your Facebook life. Hey, if it's not on the Timeline, it didn't happen. Facebook is great for posting your thoughts right when you think them. Unfortunately, it's not great for forgetting those thoughts after you posted them. Remember that silly war of comments you got in with a friend of a friend, who then totally owned you? Delete. That photo of you dressed like drunken Sarah Palin at a 2008 Halloween party? Gone. You control your own timeline and your Timeline.
Untag Yourself
Your friends are mean. They get pleasure from posting unflattering pictures of you and then tagging them for the world to see. Used to be fat? There are pics. Kissed that weird guy at the bar? There's a pic. Looked silly in college? Leaked your prom photo? Got suckered into that ridiculous trend? Pics, pics, pics, pics, pics for everyone from your boss to Aunt Martha to see. Untag that not-so-hot-anymore mess.
Go back and find things you liked once but that are no longer cool and unlike them. (Like, say, every status update that involved the phrases "winning!" or "tiger blood.") Any post you made about music, people, political candidates, shows or movies that at one time seemed awesome but are now utterly lame must be deleted. Put that thumb down.
Ex the Exes
We all have a past. It's true. But it used to be that the past existed only in foggy memories and dusty, well-hidden shoe boxes. Now pics and posts of you and your exes live all over the internet. Get rid of them, because your new significant other is just waiting to see them all on your Timeline. Ex 'em now, or exit soon.
Make Better Pics
You don't just want a clean Timeline, you want a cool Timeline. That means the world needs to see that you interact with some pretty high profile people. Create and post pictures of you hanging out with celebrities. There are plenty of photo editing apps on the web with which you can superimpose your face on celebrity photos. Nobody has to know that's not really you coming out of The Ivy with Jennifer Aniston. Start doctoring.
Make Cooler Comments
In an attempt to counteract your past comment fails, make comments on celebrity Facebook pages. You can't just put up photos of you with celebrities. That's not believable enough. It has to look like you are really friends with them. It's not too late to start liking celeb fan pages and making comments. Maybe you'll even get a comment back. Better get going on those convos, because your past ones with your mom aren't so great.
Spice Up Your Interactions
It might prove to be difficult to get real interaction going with people who are actually cool, so a simpler method might be to find people who have names similar to celebrities, like, say, "Lindsay Loban," "Jimmy Kinnel" and "Michelle Ohama," and friend them. They're likely to actually comment back to you, because what else would they be doing with names like those? People usually don't have time to really look that closely at Facebook Timelines, so as they quickly glance through yours it'll seem like you have some very important interactions.
There you go. That should help you down the path to a sweet Facebook Timeline. Get to work and good luck with that. We've got our own house cleaning to do now. See you back here in six months for the next inevitable Facebook layout change.


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Many people lack a factual understanding of events in our region because the media report them inadequately. We blog here because our daughter Malki, murdered at the age of 15 in a restaurant massacre in Jerusalem, was a victim of jihadist hatred and barbarism. For jihadism and terrorism to end in Israel, New York, Madrid, London and everywhere else, people first need to understand the scale on which it is happening and why. This ongoing war is killing us.
Wednesday, November 07, 2007
7-Nov-07: Still raining destruction and terror
Israel's government decided two weeks ago to strategically reduce the amount of electricity it supplies to Gaza in response to the unceasing rockets and mortar attacks on Israel by terror forces in Gaza. Before that policy could be implemented, Attorney General Menachem Mazuz ordered it suspended until safeguards could be instituted to prevent humanitarian harm. That's still, as of today, what characterizes Israel's stance in this war against terror: a citizenry absorbing daily terror attacks, and the overpowering military might of Israel busy with constructing humanitarian checks-and-balances.
There's a price to pay for taking this moral high ground, fighting with the military equivalent of one arm tied behind its back. A background report by AFP this week points out that more than 3,000 Israelis living in Sderot, a town located five kilometres east of the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip, have left town during recent years. Its population stands today at 22,000 residents; so more than 10 percent of the local population has left. "The fact that people continue living here is a miracle," AFP quotes the town's mayor as saying. "More and more people prefer keeping their families safe by moving out."
Widely interpreted as a warning of impending action, Defence Minister Ehud Barak said two days ago that each passing day brings closer the prospect of a full-scale military operation in Gaza: "We are not happy about it and we would be happy if circumstances would prevent [military intervention], but the day is definitely nearing," he said. The JTA confirms this, writing this week that Israeli forces have been training and stockpiling equipment at a pace that would suggest a major Gaza action is weeks away at most.
But two days is a long time in the middle east. Yesterday he said: "What happens in Gaza brings us closer to a broader operation every day. But we should get to that point only after we consider and examine and exhaust all the other types of operational possibilities."
The exhaustion of possibilities is evidently in full swing.
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Do the 'other possibilities' include the depopulation and ethnic cleansing of Sderot? Or has a figure been put on the number of sustainable civilian casualties?
This won't come as a newsflash to the authors of this blog, and it breaks my heart to say it, but the world currently dislikes Israel intensely and irrationally, so what Israel thinks it has to gain by enduring this barrage with such restraint is beyond me: given that the rockets are not reported here in any case, you gain nothing for your restraint. Yes, when you take action, it will appear to the West that you are the aggressor; but so what? Moronic Europe already believes that as part of its mental furniture.
Syria would know how to deal with Hamas. But only Arab states are allowed to perpetrate actions such as the destruction of the town of Hama. Israel, on the other hand, because it acts as a Western nation, is expected to act with more restraint than we expect from ourselves, precisely because of the maniacal violence of some of its neighbours.
- Friday, November 09, 2007
- The-View-From-Ramot said...
Thanks for your insight, Gharqad. The fact that rocket attacks on Israeli towns - a near-daily event here for years - are largely unreported is essentially unknown to the Israeli leadership, to members of Israel's working press, and to most Israeli citizens.
It's an important matter. A one-sided presentation of the daily narrative leaves newspaper-readers and liberal-minded individuals in other countries convinced that what there is to know about the Middle East conflict is: touch, cruel Israel - weak, cowering, defenceless Palestine.
The role of the media is quite influential in what eventually become government decisions, and that includes decisions of the government of our country too.
This is one reason (but only one) the media and its professionals have to be held to a higher standard, and exposed when they fail to discharge their responsibility of reporting the facts.
- Friday, November 09, 2007
- Yehudi01 said...
It's a very sad situation when our citizens routinely, (which is to say, 'daily') are attacked with missles, rockets and mortars, and Olmert does nothing. Appalling!!
I started a new blog today that's connected to Jewish Pride and I'd like to invite you over to check it out and let me know what you think!
Shabbat Shalom!
- Saturday, November 10, 2007


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Germany sees imports rebound within January
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How often do you hear about someone who's "full of it?" or pretty much crazy?
And what do you think of when you hear that?
Most people often just think the person, who's full of it is someone who talks a lot of nonsense or worse, a liar.
But you know something?
Being crazy or full of it is a powerful trait which I want to share with you all because I know it can help you guys out.
Why I am crazy
I'm probably the angriest person alive.
That much I am opening up to everyone who's reading this now.
I am constantly swarmed with negative thoughts. I get angry easily because of a random thought of someone who wronged me.
I can be in the comforts of my own room, enjoying a good YouTube video and then automatically get pissed when I think of say…
The time my ex-girlfriend cheated on me.
Then I go absolutely crazy.
I start to think of how I'd confront the guy she cheated on me with and start beating him up and think about how I may end up in jail for breaking the law. That of course would make my family really upset. And my future would be ruined. But hey, at least I got my revenge!
There's NO holding back!
Did you see how crazy I was there?
Stop making things up in your head
What I described above never happened.
I made it all up!
I was going crazy with my thoughts!
Now this is the danger in the art of imagination.
To let negative thoughts take control of your mind and body…
… and then go crazy with your thoughts on the possibilities of what can happen should you take action, or not.
I think of beating and hurting someone, which ultimately hurts me.
How about you?
Do you think of the nice insults you can hurl at your annoying boss, but wonder what you'd do when you get fired? Or do you think of how your busy friends probably can't be there for you when you are feeling sad?
Whatever it is, guess what?
They don't exist at all.
They don't.
Do you want to continually make yourself feel angry or sad over things that aren't even real?
I personally came across this revelation when well, I was just tired of being angry all the time. It doesn't make sense to be angry in my own room, which has air-conditioning, video games, and food.
It doesn't make sense to be angry or upset over things that hasn't happened yet, when you can enjoy the great life you're already leading.
It doesn't.
So, do yourself a favor now and get rid of expectations, of any kind.
Expectations, when not handled properly can put in a lot of stress onto yourself. Don't think of the future too much, especially when you find yourself going crazy with your thoughts.
It's just going to aggravate whatever that is currently bothering you.
Enjoy what you have. Move on from past mistakes and don't look back. If you've something present that's bothering you, work on it slowly and recognize your immediate progress, rather than worry about the problem.
Using the art of imagination for yourself
But you know something cool?
There's a way of crazy with imagination that can help you and make you feel alive!
It's simple positive thinking and this is my method:
Whenever a negative thought comes about, simply replace it with a really awesome thought.
This is where you get to go crazy with imagination.
Just think of all the GOOD and FUN possibilities of life. Don't hold back on goodness. Use ONLY awesome words in your head. Create scenarios that make you laugh and smile.
Have fun with it!
You know when your friends say, "Man that guy's full of it!" and start to laugh over some awesome joke or entertaining story?
That's the aim.
It is and can be that easy to use your mind to create awesome thoughts.
It's just a direction flip.
Think about it.
Get your imagination in check
Whatever method of positive thinking that suits you, go for it. It's your mind, and it has the right to be happy.
I use this because other methods to me are very passive. You end up dealing with the negative thought head on, when easily, it can be replaced with something better.
Is this lying to myself? Well, I was at the start wasn't I?
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The Royals were reportedly among a number of European clubs after the 24-year-old US international.
LA Galaxy striker Gyasi Zardes has told MLSsoccer.com that he never truly came close to leaving the club in the summer, despite rumours linking him with a move to Reading.
The likes of MLSsoccer.com reported in August that the Championship club were among a number of European sides looking into signing the US international before the summer transfer window closed, with Belgian outfit Genk named as another potential suitor [h/t HLN].
However, speaking ahead of the USA's opening World Cup qualifier against Saint Vincent and the Grenadines on Friday in St. Louis, Missouri, the 24-year-old forward insisted that he never considered offers to move elsewhere.
"I don't think I ever was leaving, you know?" said Zardes when asked about the reported summer interest in his signature. "I really don't recall looking at any offers, because that was a tough period [during the summer months]. Because that was the Gold Cup."
In addition, the 17-times capped attacker also stressed that he has not thought about a move overseas during the MLS offseason, adding: "There're so many rumours out there. There're so many other people out there [saying], 'Hey, this team is interested in you,' and I'm just, like, that's not my focus.
"I'm an LA Galaxy player and this is my primary focus and this is my job, this is my team, these are my coaches, and today – right now, this moment – is the only moment that matters."
Zardes originally joined the Galaxy as a Homegrown player in December 2012 but netted just four times in 27 games during his rookie season after spending most of his time on the wing.
However, the California native experienced a breakout 2014 campaign after moving into a more comfortable role up top alongside club captain Robbie Keane, as he finished the regular season as the league's highest-scoring American with 16 goals in 32 appearances.
Going on to help Bruce Arena's men claim their third MLS Cup title in four seasons with the opening goal in the 2-1 final win over the New England Revolution, the former Cal State Bakersfield product has since established himself as a regular starter for the USA, although he has had to settle for a spot on the flanks rather than up front.
His production in MLS also declined in 2015 after Giovani dos Santos' mid-season arrival saw him moved back to the wing, but despite hitting just six goals in 27 games, the 6ft 2in speedster believes he ultimately become a much more rounded player for it.
"I really tried to stay engaged and listen to what my teammates, the veteran guys, have to say about defending. And also the coaches. They've helped me a ton," added Zardes. "When they put me out there [on the flank], they knew attacking wasn't going to be a problem, but the defensive aspect, they spent time with me, and I really appreciate all the help they've given me."
Rumours surrounding Zardes' future are sure to resurface during the winter, but whether a bid from alleged suitors Reading will emerge remains to be seen.
The Royals already have US international teammate Danny Williams on their books, while Colorado Rapids midfielder Dillon Powers joined the club on trial last weekend, but their compatriot is in no big rush to make the move to Europe himself.
"I still have two more years here on my contract," said Zardes. "But I'm just going to take it day by day and work extremely hard, because I don't know what tomorrow holds."


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The Magpie Shop before the BBC got their hands on it.
The mock control room, built in the back rooms of Cardiff City Hospital.
The van from the iron stairs leading to the radio mast.
The Doctor and the real Star!
The van parked ready for the Doctor to run past.
Setting up the shot for the Doctor and the boy to run to the studio.
The director (orange lined jacket) giving orders!
The Star relaxing between takes.
Very poor picture of an hydrolic platform used to spray 1000's of gallons of water from on high to simulate rain. As water is clear the camera cannot pick it up very well, so you need much more, a torrant on film will look like a drizzle. Sometimes they add milk powder to the water so it shows up better, uses less water but actors and item get discoloured.
Getting ready for the rain/night opening shot, note the flood lamps has been covered with plastic.
Ron Cook posing with the van he has just driven round and round the block with five crew on board.
Posing again, more relaxed this time as it all went well.
The crew fitting interior lights and mounting camera's/microphones into the van.
A get away shot that was deleted from the episode.
Ron now very proud at the wheel of his trusty vehicle.
The shop transformed.
How do they do it all, so quickly, you would think it was all real.
David doing his dry run,pacing out his run into the camera.
The van side lined as not wanted in the shot of David running out of the shop.
Resetting the van, so Ron could run out of the shop, jump into the van and make a quick getaway. It was me driving the van, Ron only closed the door.
Tweaking the shot again.
Trial set up. Note the road markings, to remove them the BBC put down loose stone chipping over them and even sprayed them with water based paints to blend them in to the rest of the road surface.
The art director in grey coat admires his teams work in making the shop, it was him that wanted a J type, they had cast a Blue Ford originally as Mr Magpies van, but he changed his mind, lucky for me.
The finished shop front.
7.15 a.m. at base camp, waiting for the off to filming site.
The finished Tardis located for the first shot.
The back of the Tardis showing how the scooter came through it.
Dry run, the first meeting of the Dr,Rose and Magpie.
Opening shot of the boys removing a T.V. from the back of the van.
2nd director, shows Ron Cook where to stand.
Rose doing her first shot, dressed in 1950's, awaiting the Dr's big entrance.
Director,Dr and Rose chat about the scooter shot.
Same again, we all had coats on as it was so cold, just above freezing, filmed early February, but we had to pretend it was summer.
The Tardis having been built is pushed to the right location.
The street transformed.
The Tardis assembled and needs touching up after its travels.
The street being cleared and the period vehicles, hired locally are in posistion.
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Something important happened to my former profession in 2007. I'm still unsure what, exactly — but there was a shift, the world of food tilting on its axis.
Dining rooms were busy with ever more food-obsessed, better-informed customers. Wall Street had yet to implode, so private parties and "whale" wine buyers — customers who'd spend $150 on food and $10,000 on wine — were still in loud, proud abundance. Celebrity chefs who'd made their reputations on the haute side moved to capture the middle ground as well, expanding into branded burger joints. As with haute couture, those who couldn't afford the full ride could now at least buy the T-shirt.
"Top Chef" was a big hit for Bravo, making reality show contestants who could actually cook into household names. On the other hand, "Hell's Kitchen," with its cast of mostly delusional nitwits unfit to dunk onion rings for a living, was also a ratings juggernaut. The hugely talented Gordon Ramsay tormented his stunned charges like a carnival barker in some cruel and prolonged culinary version of "Dunk Bozo," achieving a level of success playing dumb on TV that he never could have equaled as simply a prodigiously talented Michelin-starred chef.
The brilliant, pioneering work of LA Weekly's Jonathan Gold was honored with a Pulitzer Prize, the first time for a food writer — and this, surely, was a Very Important Moment. But 2007 was also the year that Food Network canceled "Emeril Live," and stopped ordering episodes of "Molto Mario," a calculated break with the idea of the celebrity chef as a seasoned professional and a move toward an entirely new definition: a personality with a sauté pan.
This was made explicit with the network's spectacularly successful "Next Food Network Star," in which future "celebrity chefs" were judged on the basis of winning smiles and ease in front of the camera.
Television viewers began as well to concern themselves a little more with people eating. Shows like "Bizarre Foods With Andrew Zimmern" and the comedian Zane Lamprey's "Have Fork, Will Travel" were early indications that the future of food-related television might have as much to do with people shoving the stuff in their mouths as actually cooking it.Continue reading the main story
In film, "No Reservations" was an awful remake of Germany's much better "Mostly Martha," but Pixar's "Ratatouille," a cartoon about a culinarily gifted rat, got the details of the professional kitchen right for the first time in the history of cinema. The "epiphany" scene — a jaded food critic's reaction to a childhood flavor — was the food moment of the year.
Blogs about food became more important. Few writers of books, magazines or newspaper columns could compete with, say, a lonely, Vietnam-based food nerd who'd spent the last 10 years eating at every food stall in Ho Chi Minh City, exhaustively documenting every mouthful.
The best news of 2007 was that chefs, as a social class somehow empowered by the strange and terrible glare of celebrity, were finally free to rid themselves of the time-honored dictum of "the customer is always right." If experience had taught chefs anything, it was that this is very rarely the case. Chefs were now trusted enough to persuade customers to try what they themselves loved to eat. Hence the hooves and snouts and oily little fishes that increasingly popped up on menus. This trend alone made up for the bad — a momentum that will, I hope, carry us through the tough times of the present.Continue reading the main story


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Tempe is a lively destination. It's not just a suburb of the nation's fifth largest city of Phoenix, Tempe is a happening kinda place. It has spirit and energy. It's where students and families go for enjoyment and entertainment. Historically, Tempe was the site of Hayden's Ferry that transported people, horses and goods across the Salt River. Although bridges now provide access, today Tempe is still the crossroads that separates Phoenix from its East Valley neighbor cities of Chandler, Mesa and beyond. It's a hub of activity. Fun, recreation, fishing, picnicking, sailing, dining, annual festivals, shopping, entertainment and vibrant nightlife.
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JERUSALEM — Israel on Wednesday denied any connection to an anti-Islamic film which was reportedly produced by a US national with Israeli nationality, which sparked attacks on the US missions in Egypt and Libya.
"It is nothing to do with us, Israel is not connected in any way to this story," foreign ministry spokesman Yigal Palmor told AFP, condemning the amateurish film as "intolerable intolerance."
"If he is a citizen (of Israel), so what? We're not responsible," Palmor said of the film which the Wall Street Journal said was produced by Israeli-American Sam Bacile.
"He didn't do it for us, in coordination with us or through any sort of channel connected to Israeli institutions. He's a complete loose cannon, on his own."
Earlier, an Orthodox Israeli rabbi and former cabinet minister condemned the film, clips of which were released on YouTube, as "garbage and slime."
"Although freedom of expression and the right to use satire are sacred democratic principles, these freedoms should not be used as an excuse to publish garbage and slime," said Michael Melchior, a long-standing advocate of inter-faith dialogue.
"The film of Sam Bacile, who identifies himself as a Jew and an Israeli, published under the guise of the 'war on terror,' is in fact a film that tramples upon the faith and dignity of hundreds of millions of Muslim believers and upon Mohammed, the prophet of Islam, in the most degrading and ugly way," Melchior said in a statement.
Entitled "Innocence of Muslims," the low-budget movie which features actors with strong American accents, portrays Muslims as immoral and gratuitously violent.
A purported portrayal of the life of the Prophet Mohammed, it touches on themes of paedophilia and homosexuality, and sparked protests in Egypt and violence in Libya that killed US ambassador Chris Stevens and three American officials.
Israel's interior ministry said that it does not comment on whether or not any individual holds Israeli citizenship.
"As a Jew and an Israeli rabbi, I am ashamed of the demeaning style and language of this film," said Melchior, a former minister.
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During the bird nesting season (February 1 - August 31), contractors and landowners must check for active bird nests before trimming or removing vegetation, to prevent the unlawful "taking" of any migratory bird. The City of Arcata Vegetation Management and Construction Guidelines for the Protection of Nesting Birds (PDF) provides seasonal guidelines that will help you decide when to limb trees, trim brush, and remove vegetation. Contact the Environmental Services Department at (707) 822-8184 if you require assistance or further information.
For more information on the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, click here.
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All construction and demolition projects must reduce, reuse and recycle waste materials and submit both a Waste Management Plan (PDF) and a Final Report (PDF) for each project.
The Construction & Demolition Reuse & Recycling Guide (PDF) provides information on where to recycle concrete, asphalt, wood waste, broken glass, other building materials and hazardous waste. Recology Arcata will provide bins and haul these items for a fee.
Additional deconstruction manuals for Construction and Demolition Projects can be found on the Environmental Protection Agency's website, here: https://www.epa.gov/cd-materials/deconstruction-manuals-construction-and-demolition-cd-projects-0
Reporting is required by the City of Arcata Land Use Guide (PDF) Article 9.54.050-Construction Materials Recycling, and the California Green Building Code (PDF) Section 5.408 requires construction waste diversion and waste reduction. Requirements include diversion, recycling or salvaging of at least 50% of non-hazardous construction materials.
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In a time when the Faith is in danger of being watered-down comes a catechism that isn't afraid to preach orthodox Catholic doctrine -- The Gift of Faith. Based on the best-selling The Teaching of Christ: A Catholic Catechism for Adults, this brand-new Q-and-A catechism gives you concise answers to the most often asked questions about the Catholic Faith.
If you or someone you know wants to know the truth of our Faith minus the fluff and without dilution, The Gift of Faith cuts through today's blather to give you exactly what you need to know for your salvation.
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YMCA Youth to Meet with WNBA Champs Phoenix Mercury at the White House
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 19, 2010) Today, 30 kids from the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington will meet with the 2009 WNBA Champion Phoenix Mercury at the White House. As part of its WNBA Fit Clinic, the team and WNBA Legend and fitness expert Jennifer Azzi will talk to the kids about the importance of physical activity, nutrition and self-confidence.
"We are excited that youth from the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington have the privileged opportunity to visit the White House and meet with the Phoenix Mercury," said Janice Williams, senior vice president of program development for YMCA of Metropolitan Washington. "This is an excellent way for our youth to learn more about healthy lifestyles, and also witness a commitment to service firsthand."
The Mercury will be at the White House on Monday for its championship visit and ceremony with President Barack Obama. Following the ceremony, the WNBA and Mercury are hosting a special WNBA Fit Clinic in honor of Let's Move! – First Lady Michelle Obama's national campaign to end childhood obesity within a generation, and an initiative supported by the Y.
In February, the Y joined the White House and community leaders in supporting the Let's Move! campaign. The Y helps youth reach their full potential and feel secure in their communities through a variety of efforts including increasing the number of safe places to play, making communities safe for walking and cycling and advocating for more fruits, vegetables and whole grains in school lunches.
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The Y is one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,687 Ys engage 21 million men, women and children – regardless of age, income or background – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the long-standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change. ymca.net
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Sunday, June 14, 2009
Pages from my Greek Holiday
Images taken from a church booklet. The bottom left image is a used matchbox picked up discarded in a graveyard.
The vivid purple is mulberry berry stain. There was an abundance of them in a remote hillside monastery garden. They were delicious! The monastery was built over a sacred spring so there's spring water on that left page too, and candle wax. There was a field of very smelly goats nearby, hence the stamp. The sketch was made in a local harbour.
Larissa theatre, church shrine, Mycenae entry ticket. The number 5 was drawn around a metal number found in a graveyard. Those splotches on the right are where the candle wax came through from the next page.
Museum objects.
Lots of mixed up images of things here to represent things I did or saw. The stone with the natural hole I found on a beach.
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- christine said...
your journals are totally amazing - i also love your flickr collections - some really creative stuff (inchie magic!!)
i hope it's ok that i linked to your site to spread the inspiration!
thanks for sharing-
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PS- your experiences and the way you pull objects from life really bring your art alive - wish i could travel with you :)
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Such a fabulous journal. I'm having fun just traveling through your posts enjoying your work.
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I have an #7 Stanley plane that I am looking for info on. I want to do a few things to it but before I do I want to make sure its nothing special or rare.
Its an Stanley #7 plane. On the plane its self is says 607 in the front, and on the rear of it, it says PAT'D APR.2-95. The frog says STANLEY on the adjustment lever and it also has an B on it. The chip breaker does not have anything on it. The blade says Erik Anton Berg,.Eskilstuna-Sweden, Garanti, and under that it has what looks like a pickerel. I have researched a ton of websites and books and I cannot come up with anything. I hope you guys can help me out. I would like to use it as a shop tool but I just want to be sure its not worth a lot a lot of money.
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