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Why spray tanning?
Whenever you come back from a trip, the first thing friends and family usually talk about is your terrific tan, or absence thereof. Tanning has actually been prominent because the early 20th century, however the wellness threats related to the sunlight's UV rays have made sustaining an also tan -- much less any kind of tan -- challenging, especially for those who reside in chilly and also wet environments.
Get in indoor sun tanning beauty parlors, which ended up being a preferred trend in the '80s. Now, interior tanning is a $3 billion-a-year industry in the US alone.
Given that the year 2000, self sunless spray tanning has taken the tanning usa by tornado. It has supplied males with a way to obtain and keep a healthy-looking, also tan without being revealed to the sunlight's rays. Exactly what is most remarkable is that, unlike previous sunless sun tanning techniques, the effects of spray tanning really look great.
Exactly what is spray tanning?
Spray tanning works by applying an unique haze to the body. This mist is sprayed onto the physical body in a booth, which you can currently find at a lot of higher-end tanning salons as well as health clubs. The mist released consists of dihydroxyacetone (DHA), which is a chemical that responds with dead skin cells by cosmetically dyeing them brown. So after spray tanning, the skin takes on a golden brown colour that usually resembles an organic tan.
Depending on the display made use of, the mist will either be water or oil based; men with delicate skin must go with a water base. Likewise, some hair salons provide different kinds of hazes, allowing you to select the level of dimming. If you are really fair-skinned, bear in mind that going also dark will look artificial and unpleasant, regardless of the high quality of the product.
Will it provide me an excellent tan?
The mist in spray tanning momentarily makes your skin gold brown, not orange. The chemical reaction physically transforms your skin colour, so there's no have to worry about smear lines; besides, the items on the marketplace have actually been well-tested in order to make certain they supply a colour that looks precisely like an all-natural tan (or as close as it's going to get). Even fair-skinned guys that normally turn pink as opposed to brown while tanning will take advantage of a bronze colour by getting a spray tan.
For how long does it last?
Mystic Tan, one of the most popular brand names of spray tanning booths, states that as soon as an ideal colour is accomplished, it can be preserved by tanning every 5 days. Fantasy Tan, a competitor, specifies that their tans will last as much as 10 days. As you'll discover by continuing reading, there are specific procedures you could take (before and also after your spray tanning session) to make certain that your tan lasts as lengthy as possible.
Here's a mini-lesson in dermatology: The top level of your skin normally loses in order to yield to more recent skin. Because that leading layer of skin is the component that's dyed by the DHA, the tan wears off when the leading layer of dead skin peels off. So, to extend the impacts of the spray tan, you need to use moisturizer (you recognize, that cream your woman advocates) to maintain the leading layer from shedding as rapidly. Essentially, if you hydrate, you need to be able to maintain an optimum tan for concerning five days.
There are several moisturizers on the marketplace, by every cosmetic producer around the world. You cannot stroll into a drug store or department store without finding a complete rack of right stuff so head out as well as get that tan that you are entitled to.
Safe Ways To Remain Tan Year-Round: Top 10 Needs to Utilize Tanners
There are means to remain tanned without risking your health-yet many people still expose themselves to possibly destructive UV rays to attain a healthy and balanced glow.
A poll taken by the American Academy of Dermatology found that 61 percent of women under 18 assume they are prettier with a tan and also fifty percent believe a tan makes them look healthy and balanced. This could help describe a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association that reported skin cancer cells among females under the age of 40 has tripled in the previous 30 years, citing the popularity of tanning as a famous source.
Experts from The Skin Cancer cells Foundation urge people never ever to look for a UV ray tan. Nevertheless, for those that prefer a tanned look, sunless sun tanning items, such as the Tan Yer Hide ™ House Spray Tanning System, is a risk-free alternative as long as it is utilized together with a minimal SPF 15. Specialists supply these leading 10 reasons why individuals are turning in the direction of such sunless tanning products:
1. No Hazardous Risks-Sunless tanners do not posture the dangers linked from UV rays with sunbathing and tanning beds as well as you obtain the same great-looking tan.
2. Price Conscious-You can have your personal tanning kit and at-home spray tanning system-usually for concerning half the price of tanning in a salon. For instance, the brand-new tanning system from Tan Yer Hide ™ utilizes the very same spray modern technology as a specialist unit as well as can be utilized to get a natural-looking tan, without touches or orange shade. It additionally features remedy that can last around 6 months or more.
3. Personalized Tans-With the new at-home spray tanning system, you can manage the color of your tan. That implies it is simple to go from a refined tan to a "simply returned from the coastline" look within days.
4. Tan Only Particular Areas-With tanners, you could tan only the locations you desire, such as your face and arms, making you look more healthy as well as slimmer.
5. Conserve Time-There is no should begin fixing your tan months beforehand. A self sunless tan could be applied the day of or the day before you need a fabulous radiance.
6. Sunless Tans Are Temporary-Although some sun tanning systems could last up to 14 days, most just last five to 7 days.
7. Safe For More People-Even if you can't get a natural tan for clinical reasons, you could more than likely still utilize tanners. Just consult your physician first.
8. Tanners Are Much better Than Ever-The use of DHA, the main ingredient in sunless tanners, has actually been enhanced for many years.
9. No Tan Lines-Tan lines are almost inescapable with sunbathing as well as tanning beds. With tanners, you can apply a tan to your entire body with no worries about humiliating lines afterwards.
10. No Odor-With sun tanning beds as well as creams, an offending odor can sometimes remain on your skin for days. Nonetheless, brand-new systems such as the Tan Yer Hide Home Spray Tanning System remedy merely leave a refined coconut smell.


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The Raspberry Pi has been taking the DIY world by storm lately with it's $35 credit card-sized computer. Now, users will be able to tack on a camera for $25 more very soon. The folks behind Raspberry Pi have announced that they've finalized the design of the camera module are "at least a month away" from releasing it to the public.
The camera module will connect directly to the Raspberry Pi and will give hobbyists and DIYers the ability to build vision-based applications. Spec-wise, the camera is an OV5647 with a 5MP sensor that's capable of recording HD video. The ribbon cable below the module connects directly to the Raspberry Pi's mainboard. No other connections are needed.
Unfortunately, the camera doesn't feature interchangeable lenses, filters, or even a zoom, but for only $25, you can't really complain. The Raspberry Pi devs say that the camera module can be used for applications focused on robotics, home automation, and even aerial functions, where taking an expensive camera up into the sky is risky business.
The camera module will cost the same as the just-released Model A board, which is a European exclusive right now. The camera module was first announced back in July of 2012, around the same time that the Raspberry Pi board became generally available. Hopefully we'll see the camera module sooner than later, but we're looking at least a month, so you'll definitely want to be patient.


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Mercia Canoe Club helped Cardinal Wiseman School raise funds with students completing a sponsored paddle for the Malawi Trust:
The group set off from the Club and made their way out to the Navigation Bridge before hot chocolate and the use of the MacDonalds facilities at Gallagher Retail Park over the road. This also coincided with closure of the footpath for further works. The bank support had to be directed across the City to meet us at the coiled snake pocket park off Harnall Lane. It was a good paddle for all as most had little previous paddling experience.


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Press release from the issuing companyDAYTON, Ohio - November 1, 2004 - The Relizon Company today announced it has been awarded a three-year contract with two one-year options for document management by Novation, the supply company of VHA Inc. and the University HealthSystem Consortium (UHC). The contract is part of a master agreement involving 14 different suppliers of related products and services, from records archiving to health care document management. Novation serves more than 2,300 VHA and UHC member health care organizations that purchase approximately $500 million of printed documents and associated services annually. They represent 27 percent of the nation's staffed hospital beds. Relizon is a leading North American supplier of business process solutions for document management, billing and relationship marketing, with more than 40 manufacturing and distribution facilities and 3,600 employees strategically located across the U.S. and Canada. The company has been one of Novation's document management suppliers since 2000. "Novation is committed to delivering superior value to VHA and UHC members," said Barry Campbell, senior product manager for Novation. "Novation's Document Management Task Force, made up of member materials managers, recommended Relizon based upon an analysis of financial and non-financial criteria." "Relizon has become the fastest growing brand in health care document management by delivering results and service that are second to none," said Timothy Schriner, president of Relizon's U.S. Business Communications Group. "We're excited to be selected by Novation as its provider in this area. Everyone at Relizon is dedicated to maintaining our industry-leading customer satisfaction for the member hospitals Novation serves."
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Sunday, December 14, 2008
Saturday ,13th John Galliano/ Gucci
Today`s inspirations are both from John Galliano Fall 2008 runway and Gucci Fall 2008 runway show . Forget the berret, it`s so Galliano but in love with fur-trimmed gray knitwear worn loosely by the model at the left. Keeping the monotonous fall color, the knit wrap was worn with brown-ish button up sweater and gray loose pants with details on the knees. Gucci on the right is a long coat with shiny fur-trimmed around the collar, worn with more formal gray pants, same color button up shirt and patent boots. It gives a mysterious yet chic feel at the same time. Very European.
It was raining and windy outside. I was wearing a knitted fur-trimmed long outer coat/wrap by Agate, note the cap sleeves that give it a couture/space age effect on the total look. Worn with gray crisp shirt and pants both from Zara, black vest from Topshop and silver leather tie that I found at Hanjiro. Studded bag is from Zara. It`s a little couture, even for me. But I love the total look and definitely will wear the total look again.
6 comments:
- Zita said...
love this outfit.. well all of your outfits actually. Just found your site & I love the way you take inspiration from designer looks and make them your own
- December 15, 2008 at 7:47 AM
- ERman said...
Owh great Zita. You have a fashion blog too.. definitely going to visit.
- December 15, 2008 at 11:25 AM
- Lagadema said...
hellooo....really adorable of u...want it too.... really admire u darlz..all those lines of clothes..very d Upper East side of manhattan....hahahahahahahahaha....lol
- December 15, 2008 at 4:49 PM
- Adie Waridi said...
hai there..just saw n read ur blog..so nice..since i also love fashion so ur blog will be definitely a must read blog for me..huhuhu
btw..love all ur outfits
- December 16, 2008 at 12:17 AM
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Well..thanks Adie.
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You need to be confident and love yourself if you want to have successful dates and be in good relationships. We all have insecurities or flaws, and we always we could take care of them, but to be in a healthy and long-lasting relationship, you must feel good about yourself, man! But, plenty of men and women out there hoping to be in a relationship, unfortunately, have poor self-esteem and don't feel okay about them.
Well, keeping that in mind here are four steps that can improve your self-confidence and, hopefully, help you find good relationships.
1. Stop All Negative Self-Talk
People with low self-esteem often are judgmental of their own personalities and talk about themselves in a negative way. It can range from their unattractive physique to about their bad luck in finding the man or woman to date. Never speak poorly of yourself. If you are really looking forward to improving your self-confidence, the most important thing to do first is to stop saying negative things about yourself and start saying positive things. Tell yourself, "I may not be handsome, but I can make people laugh at my jokes."
2. Exercise And Do Some Activity That Is Good For Your Body Once Per Week
We aren't telling you to hit the gym, and pump iron seven days a week, or get involved in another physical activity like yoga, Pilates, etc. But, if you're that kind of person then go for it. But, for the rest of us, at least force yourself to some physical activity or exercise that's good for your body. Keep doing it at least once a week. Try playing a sport or workout at least once a week, as it helps to balance your mind and mood, and will make you more confident.
3. Avoid Spending Time With People Who Feel Negative About Themselves
We, humans, are social beings and are influenced by people around us. If you have a friend or family member, who often feels negative about their lives and everything surrounding them, they can bring you down to their level. So, if you want to feel more self-confident about yourself, hang out with men and women, who feel positive about themselves, hopeful about the future, and makes you feel positive and happy.
4. Get Organized
Being more organized in your life is a highly regarded quality in a person. For example, when your kitchen, bedroom, closet, car, etc., are organized, you feel like you've some control over your life, and it gives you the self-confidence that makes you feel the other things in your life are manageable too. When you think about it in that manner, why would you keep on waiting to feel good about yourself, and in your ability to organize things in your life?
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When you're thinking of dating someone, keep in mind self-esteem and self-confidence is one of the most sought after quality, men and women try to discover in their potential partners. When it comes to self-confidence, you don't need a lot of money on life coaches and therapists or spend ten or twenty dollars on self-help books and magazines. It's incredibly simple, and all you've to do is to feel better and think positively about ourselves.


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MORE homeowners who are "underwater," or owe more on their homes than they are worth, have been taking advantage of an expanded Home Affordable Refinance Program to refinance their loans and obtain lower interest rates, according to a recent government report.
Industry experts expect that the numbers will continue to grow now that qualifications have been loosened.
According to the June report, by the Federal Housing Finance Agency, which oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, in the first quarter 180,000 mortgages were refinanced through what is known as HARP 2, almost double the 93,000 in the fourth quarter of 2011 and the highest quarterly number since the HARP program started in 2009.
HARP was created by the federal government to help homeowners, whose mortgages are owned or guaranteed by Fannie and Freddie and made before May 31, 2009, refinance into loans with less onerous terms.
The program was expanded last fall with several modifications, including the removal of certain fees and a second appraisal, and an extension of the deadline to Dec. 31, 2013.Continue reading the main story
In addition, the cap was removed on the loan-to-value ratio. When the program began, there had been a ceiling of 125 percent, meaning loans could not be underwater by more than 25 percent. (Underwater loans are more than 100 percent loan to value.)
"You'll see an explosion in that above-125-L.T.V. category," said Andrew BonSalle, a senior vice president of Fannie Mae and the head of its underwriting and pricing.
Since the beginning of the year, 4,400 loans with L.T.V.'s greater than 125 percent were refinanced, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency report. And of the 180,000 total HARP refinancings in the first quarter, 41,000 were to New Jersey homeowners and 32,000 to New York.
"There's a lot of borrowers who don't believe they're eligible," Mr. BonSalle said, adding that lenders need to keep reaching out to underwater homeowners so they know they can participate.
He noted, however, that because of the boom in HARP 2 refinancing combined with other refinancing, thanks to historically low interest rates, some lenders have been facing large application backlogs. Underwater homeowners will, therefore, need to be patient with their lenders.
"HARP business is very strong," said Kevin Watters, a senior vice president and the head of mortgage originations at JPMorgan Chase.
"Homeowners should refinance while interest rates are still low," Mr. Watters added, explaining that customers can supply much of the necessary information through a secure Web site in addition to personal interviews.
Like many other lenders, JPMorgan Chase has been focused on offering HARP refinancing to current customers whose mortgages are serviced by the bank. Borrowers can also contact any participating lender, though finding one that accepts HARP applications from new customers may be challenging.
Mr. Watters said that Chase was mailing letters to customers who prequalified for a HARP 2 refinancing. The letters offer borrowers reduced rates with no closing costs and closing in 30 days, assuming homeowners can show verification of employment.
Under the federal guidelines, HARP borrowers must also be current on their monthly mortgage payments, though they may have had one late payment, provided it occurred at least six months before they applied to the HARP program.
Homeowners with private mortgage insurance will generally be allowed to carry that over to the new refinanced HARP loan, Mr. BonSalle said.
But borrowers with a second mortgage must get the lender of that loan to agree to the HARP refinancing.Continue reading the main story


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YORK, Maine » When the surf's up, you'll find Mike LaVecchia and Rich Blundell carving the waves at York Beach. Even in December.
Their surfboards, however, aren't anything like the fiberglass-over-foam boards common at beaches around the country. Instead, they're made out of wood, and they look like hand-crafted pieces of furniture with their smooth lines, wood grain and glossy finish.
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Many surfers, they say, are turning to wood as part of the trend toward retro surfboards. They see themselves as taking the skills used in Maine's long tradition of wooden boat-building and applying them to surfboards.
"Look at that grain!" Blundell said, pointing to the whirls and swirls on the red cedar planks of one their boards. "It blows my mind. That's what it's all about."
Riding a wooden surfboard is nothing new.
Polynesians first harnessed the power of an ocean swell on solid wood boards several thousand years ago, while the art of surfing was perfected on wood in Hawaii, where chiefs rode hardwood plank boards as long as 24 feet. In the book "Roughing It," Mark Twain wrote about his experience on a wooden surfboard in Hawaii in 1866.
But in modern times, classic wooden boards fell by the wayside as fiberglass, foam and composite materials came into vogue.
LaVecchia and Blundell had toyed before with the idea of making surfboards. When the talk last spring turned to making them out of wood, they got so stoked that they were up and making them in a matter of days.
The pair, both 39, set up a shop in their rented home, across the street from a bluff overlooking the north end of York Beach. If the surf's up, you'll likely find them in the water, not in the cramped workshop where they work their saws, planers and sanders.
Building surfboards brings together their knowledge of boats, wood and surfing.
LaVecchia once ran a charter sailboat company on Lake Champlain and later oversaw the construction of a full-scale replica of a 19th-century lake freighter when he worked at the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum in Vermont. Blundell has worked on commercial fishing boats, windjammers and sailboats in New England, Florida and the Caribbean.
So far, they've built about 10 surfboards, between 6 feet and 10 feet long, that sell for $1,200-$1,500 each. They're confident business will grow.
To build a wooden board, they find out what the buyer wants and where he'll be surfing. Whether the board will be used on the New Jersey shore or in Maine determines how it will be built -- much the way fishing boats are designed for the waters in which they work.
Does the customer want something for big or small waves? Should it be built for maneuverability or speed? They'll determine the right length, width and curve -- or "rocker" -- of the surfboard bottom, and how many fins it should have.
The final product may look like an object of beauty, but it's durable enough to withstand the poundings that come with surfing Maine's rocky coast. Because of the hollow design, it's light enough to pick up under your arm and stroll down a beach.
But most importantly, they say, wooden boards handle like a dream, absorbing the jolts and bumps of the waves to create a ride as smooth as silk.
"It's alive," Blundell said. "It's like a green twig versus a Styrofoam box."
Wooden boards make up a minuscule portion of the surfboard sales worldwide, and it'll probably always be that way.
Still, there are pockets of demand for wooden boards among collectors and surfers who buy them for their look and feel, said Chris Mauro, editor of Surfer magazine. There are surfboard makers here and there who make custom wooden boards, usually one at a time, to fill that demand.
"There's always little niches where wooden surfboard builders can fill a void," Mauro said. "People love the look of wood."
Tom Wegener, a former world-class surfer who now makes surfboards in Australia, said wooden boards make up less than 1 percent of surfboard sales. But interest is growing, he says, so much so that he has given up making foam boards and has a year's backlog of orders for wood ones.
"If there is something called a collective consciousness among people, the wooden board phenomenon would be a great example of it," Wegener said. "Five years ago there were very few and they were mostly wall hangers. Now I am one of many making wood surfboards to be ridden."
Although large surfboard manufacturers aren't making wood boards, some are making foam boards with a thin layer of wood veneer, said Dave Cropper, owner of Cinnamon Rainbows Surf Co., a surfboard shop in Hampton Beach, N.H.
"They're very durable and they ride great in small surf," he said. "And the look of them -- they look fantastic."
But most surfers will shy away from wooden boards because of their higher price tags, said Ron Lees, the owner of Northeast Surfing, an online Web company in Hull, Mass.
A 9-foot wooden board, for instance, might sell for $1,500, while a comparable fiberglass board would cost $300 to $500 less.
LaVecchia and Blundell think discerning surfers will pay a premium once they ride double-overhead waves on a wooden board.
"That board there is like a pillow," Blundell said, pointing to LaVecchia's personal surfboard. "When you stand up on a board and you're on the lip, you feel like you're on a pillow."


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Edgar Lawrence Doctorow was born in the Bronx, New York City, the son of second-generation Americans of Russian Jewish descent and is an American author. World's Fair was the 1986 recipient of the National Book Award. In this wonderfully descriptive novel we meet the narrator, young Edgar Altschuler, a Jewish kid growing up in the Bronx of the 1930's. The introspective drama follows Edgars from infancy through age 9, and captures the stunning sights, emotions and sounds of that time period. The story culminates with Edgar's visit to the exciting World's Fair of 1939 in Flushing Meadow. E.L. Doctorow skillfully reveals an especially good story that is compelling and memorable.
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So thanks to a vague email, and an equally vague website, I have been informed about the Japanese STG Compilation MEGABURAKKUREBERU (download through this link or translated version). To the best of my understanding (though I may be wildly off, please inform me if I am) this album is a compilation of Japanese DJs and remixers creating music inspired by, taken from, and a tribute to the shoot-em-up genre of video games. The album has definitely grown on me, and is certainly an interesting techno, breakbeat style album. There are many other styles represented on the album through the 16 tracks as well.
For a new experience I certainly recommend this album, it is a free download of course, and certainly does get you in the mood to go it alone against endless waves of alien ships. This album has also caused me to investigate several of the bands from this album, so you can expect posts in the future from artists on this album such as Shako-Pani, NESS1943, dj-bit, and more.


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Welcome back. I've seen some beautiful quilt tops in our Facebook group. How did yours turn out?
This week is all about quilting. You will need:
This week is all about quilting. You will need:
- Your completed quilt top
- Basting spray and/or pins - if using a spray, please read and follow the instructions on the can.
- 1.5 yards of backing fabric
- At least 40'' x 49'' of batting
- Thread and needle for quilting
- Walking foot.
Fun fact: We quite frequently use the term 'quilting' to describe making a quilt, but, did you know that the pattern of stitching, that holds the three layers together, is also called quilting?
The first step for quilting is to prepare your quilt top and backing fabric. Give them a good iron and make sure they're free of wrinkles, with the seams sitting neatly. Starch can really help.
Next we baste the quilt. Basting is when you temporarily join the front, middle and back of the quilt to hold everything in place. This can be done in a number of ways. I will show you my method here, but if it doesn't suit, a quick Google search will bring up a variety of other techniques.
There are so many possibilities with basting that it really will come down to your personal situation. Do you have a table or will you use the floor? Are you using a spray or pins? How big is the item being quilted?
Over time you will find a method that suits you. Don't be too concerned if it's not perfect the first time around. Mine certainly wasn't. My first quilt was a gift to my Nan and full of mismatched seams and tucks on the back. She still loves it though and that's all that matters.
Over time you will find a method that suits you. Don't be too concerned if it's not perfect the first time around. Mine certainly wasn't. My first quilt was a gift to my Nan and full of mismatched seams and tucks on the back. She still loves it though and that's all that matters.
Anyway, let's get started and make our quilt sandwich. Yep, it's actually called a quilt sandwich. It's not just some crazy term I invented.
Lay the backing fabric, with the right side facing down, on to your surface. Secure the edges of the fabric to keep it in place. I have used tape, but a heavy object like hand weights or books work too. You want it tight and smooth but not stretched. Take the time to smooth it properly and make any necessary adjustments.
|Secure the edges of the fabric. Use more tape if needed.
|A ruler can really help with smoothing the fabric. Take care not to stretch it.
Once you're happy that the backing fabric is as smooth as possible, lay the batting into the centre of the fabric.
|Lay the batting on the backing fabric.
Smooth the batting until it's wrinkle free. If you're pin basting, you can ignore these next steps and simply secure the batting, as you did with the backing fabric (e.g. tape, books, etc.). Do not pin it yet though, as your pins will end up inside your quilt.
If you're spray basting, roll the batting up as shown in these photos. This will make it easier to spray a little at a time.
|Start from the bottom and roll the batting towards the top.
|Keep going until you are 5'' or so from the top.
|Now fold the top back
|You batting is rolled and ready to spray.
Spray the top of the batting, roll it onto the fabric and smooth it from the centre out. This will stick the batting to the fabric. You can re-position it if need be. Just keep going until you feel it's secure. Remember that you want the batting smooth, not stretched.
Note: I have read suggestions that you should not smooth the batting out but rather pat it down until it sits flat. I haven't had an issue with smoothing, but, if you are concerned, please try the patting method. I have not tried it myself so I can't speak for it's suitability.
Note: I have read suggestions that you should not smooth the batting out but rather pat it down until it sits flat. I haven't had an issue with smoothing, but, if you are concerned, please try the patting method. I have not tried it myself so I can't speak for it's suitability.
Once you're happy, roll the batting up, to expose the next section to be sprayed.
Spray the batting, roll it onto the fabric and smooth it out.
Continue in this method until the batting is in place.
Next is the quilt top. Place the top, right side up, in the centre of the batting.
|Make sure there are a few inches of batting around the edges of the quilt top.
|Roll the top so it is easier to baste.
|Keep spraying the batting, rolling the top down and smoothing it out.
|Very gently adjust the top to ensure the seams are sitting flat.
Note: When I'm spray basting, I don't always pin as well. It will really depend on the size of the quilt. I would, however, recommend pinning at least a little if this is your first attempt at quilting.
When pinning, I will usually start in the centre of the quilt and work in a circular motion to the edges. Others start at one end and work down, rolling the quilt as they go. It really depends on your available space.
You want to pin every 4'' or less. Don't leave so big a gap that the fabric can easily move, but not so close that you're having to undo a pin every second stitch.
Remember to keep smoothing the quilt sandwich and making sure everything is tight.
It's not the most exciting job, I know, but take the time to baste your quilt properly. It will make a big difference when it comes to quilting.
|Even the dinosaurs were getting bored.
|Roll up the quilt sandwich.
|You're ready to quilt.
Let's begin by attaching a walking foot.
|Walking foot.
Your machine may be different than mine, but here's how my walking foot attaches.
Firstly, I remove both the foot and the presser foot holder from my machine.
|Remove the presser foot holder.
|Put it aside.
Screw the walking foot into place, where the pressure foot holder was. Make sure the arm of the foot is hooked around the needle clamp (where the screw is to tighten the needle).
|See the white arm that is holding my ruler?
|It hooks onto the needle clamp and the foot is screwed in to place.
Make sure your needle is in the correct position and increase your stitch length slightly. My needle is centred with a stitch length of 3.0. Your walking foot instructions should give these details.
I recommend making a small quilt sandwich of scraps and sewing a few lines to make sure the foot is on correctly. It will also prepare you for the movement and sound of the foot. Remember to check both the front and back of the fabric to make sure the foot is sewing correctly. You may need to adjust the tension on you machine.
You're now ready for the quilting. Wind yourself a few bobbins. There's nothing worse than running out halfway through quilting and having to wind some more.
|A few bobbins of what is fast becoming my favourite colour thread.
|I set up my ironing board and table in an L shape to take the weight of the quilt.
I will be quilting straight lines about 3/8'' from either side of the seam lines, both horizontally and vertically. This is really easy to do and looks great.
Note: 'Stitch in the ditch' is a common quilting technique and often a favourite of beginners. It is where you stitch in the seam itself so that the quilting is hidden from the front. I haven't used it here for two reasons. One, I tend to find it easier to follow lines using my foot as a guide rather than the needle. Two, if we're going to all of this time and effort with quilting, then let's make sure people can see just how awesome we really are!!!
Start at one end of the quilt, with the foot lined up against the seam (or whatever guide you are using to obtain your desired distance). I am starting with the horizontal seams.
You don't need to backstitch at the beginning or end.
You don't need to backstitch at the beginning or end.
|Hold the fabric like you normally would sewing.
|Make sure everything is sitting flat.
|Sew to the end of the quilt top.
|Our first quilting line complete
|Don't forget to check the back.
Note: You could just turn around and go back up the seam on the other side, but I like to quilt in one direction, where possible, to help minimise tucks in the backing fabric.
Continue in this method for the rest of the horizontal seams.
After a while you will see that you're trying to squeeze a lot of fabric into the throat space of your machine.
If it becomes too difficult, try quilting from the other direction to reduce the amount of fabric in the throat space. If you've basted well, it really shouldn't be a problem. It's just not something I do regularly.
Now sew the vertical seams in the same fashion.
|See how I'm now on the other side of the seam?
|Two quilting lines. Looking pretty swish.
|Remember to keep rolling the quilt so it fits in the throat space of the machine.
|My machine is tiny so I have to keep the quilt rolled tightly.
|Sometimes I even rest the quilt on my shoulder to help keep it straight.
Once you've finished all the horizontal lines, check that the front and back have no obvious tucks.
|All horizontal seams finished.
|Looking good.
|Sew the vertical seams.
|Such a lovely pattern.
I rushed a bit and managed to get two teeny tiny tucks in the back. They're barely even noticeable so we'll just call them a 'design feature'.
|A design feature of my quilt.
You now have one quiltastically quilted quilt.
|The back.
I don't usually trim my quilt sandwich until I'm ready to attach the binding, so, for now, she's just going to sit in my craft room and be admired.
Don't worry if there are some tucks in your quilt. It's all just part of the learning process. Trust me, it gets easier each time.
Next week is our last week with Binding and Finishing the Quilt. You will need:
- Your quilt
- Binding fabric
- Scissors or a rotary cutter, ruler and mat
- Walking foot
- Thread to match the binding fabric (unless you're intentionally using a contrast)
- Pins or clips.
Have you quilted your top and have suggestions for other participants? Please comment below and don't forget to add your photo to the Facebook group.


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2015 Cabernet Sauvignon
Minerality, Finesse, Elegance
Wine assemblage: The finesse, elegance and power from Cabernet Sauvignon. The soft and velvety touch of Merlot.
A powerful and tannic wine with a varietal expression of black fruit aromas (cassis, blackberry) in its youth. The wine opens with tobacco, cedar, minerality, earth, fennel, and spice. Full-bodied, this wine awards you with a juicy, rich mouthful of fresh, ripe Cabernet Sauvignon. The long finish ends with a blast of fruit and spice, complexity with opulent layers of diversity. Fine and elegant in texture and taste.
Enjoy by itself or as an excellent pair to countless dishes. A perfect companion to salmon with red wine sauce, gourmet burgers, filet mignon, black truffles, various cheeses (camembert, brie, St Nectaire), chocolate, chocolate truffles, and crème brûlée.


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Charlotte Bartlett: I would like to thank your father personally for his kindness to us.
George Emerson: You can't. He's in his bath.
George Emerson: He's the sort who can't know anyone intimately, least of all a woman. He doesn't know what a woman is. He wants you for a possession, something to look at, like a painting or an ivory box. Something to own and to display. He doesn't want you to be real, and to think and to live. He doesn't love you. But I love you. I want you to have your own thoughts and ideas and feelings, even when I hold you in my arms.


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This Adorable Flower Girl Was Confused About Her Role At The Wedding. I Can't Stop Laughing At The Photos.
Kids are notorious for stealing the spotlight at weddings. Their innocence and spontaneous reactions just add to the joy of the day with family and friends. One bride, however, had no idea her four-year-old daughter would make the day her own.
As Michelle Hall and Anthony Palmer of Knoxville, Tennessee were locking lips in front of the photographer, little did the newlywed couple realize that little Anderson was also stealing a kiss from the ring-bearer. The moment, immortalized in a photograph, shows the determination and confidence Anderson had to make the big day, her big day.
The photographer, Leah Bullard, recalls the youngster telling everyone on the day of the wedding, she was the bride. And when the moment presented itself to lock lips with her "groom," she chose her young friend she calls "Ikey." One thing that Anderson did not manage to work in her favor was to join the newlywed couple on their honeymoon.
When the photographer instructed the bride and groom to kiss, four-year-old Anderson naturally assumed it was directed to her.
Anderson said about 'Ikey,' "He was the best ring bearer ever! And he thought I was the best flower girl ever! We're best friends."
It is noted that Anderson has a bubbly personality and clearly a strong sense of confidence.
The newlywed couple enjoyed their honeymoon in Jamaica, sans Anderson.
Next, here's 28 of the most hilarious wedding photobombs ever taken.
Source: Daily Mail


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2015 Holiday Gift Guide
I have officially survived my first semester of graduate school. I am so ready to relax and do all the cozy fun christmas-y things! I spent the past couple days in California visiting family, doing too much shopping (hello Home Goods!) and eating all the good food (hello Indian Food buffets!). And maybe like me, you're having trouble with holiday-gifting inspiration. Fear not, I've compiled a list of my foodie-inspired gifts for any cook (or eater) on your list.
1. Burgundy Stone Washed Linen Apron from Etsy - I'm a big believer in dressing the part and this beautiful belgian linen apron is enough to make any chef feel like Dominique Ansel.
2. Hand-Dipped Cherry Wood Bowl from Food52 - Fact: a home cook can never, ever, have too many serving bowls, especially ones as beautiful as this.
3. No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownie Bites from Kneading Home - There are few things as thoughtful as a homemade gift. These truffle brownie bites are simple, decadent, and vegan + gf!
4. Green Kitchen Travels: Healthy Vegetarian Food Inspired by Our Adventures - I've been following Green Kitchen Stories for years, their blog is so lovely I wish they could adopt me. This book is on my own personal wish list.
5. Marble and Wood Cake Stand from Terrain
6. The Art and Soul of Baking - This book has been my own personal reference for all things baking for years. It's like my baking bible and has never let me down.
7. Calphalon Non-Stick Square Griddle - It may seem like a luxury item, but we use ours weekly for everything from grilled cheeses to pancakes.
8. King Arthur Flour Vietnamese Cinnamon - High quality cinnamon makes the perfect stocking-stuffer.
9. Le Creuset Round Dutch Oven in Burgundy from Sur La Table - I could go on and on about how much I adore my dutch ovens. They are hands down the most loved item in my kitchen. Timeless, reliable, versatile, and beautiful. So worth the investment.
10. Belgian Linen Napkins from Sur la Table - I would own these in every color if I could. They are elegant yet relaxed, perfect for any occasion.
11. Wood Marble Square Platter from Crate and Barrel - I bought this platter last year and love it. It's makes the perfect cheese platter for dinner parties and is just so beautiful.
12. Vintage Measuring Spoons from Cost Plus World Market
13. Plenty More by Yotam Ottolenghi - Completely vegetarian and completely mind blowing. Ottolenghi is famous for a reason - his recipes are interesting, innovative, and will completely change the way you think about vegetables.
14. Red Nested Mixing Bowls from Sur La Table - These get used daily in our home. They are a must-have for any baker.
15. "You Got This" Mug from Etsy
16. Orange Rosemary Shortbread from Kneading Home - The perfect homemade treat for neighbors, teachers, and friends.
17. Round Pizza Stone - The secret to crispy thin-crust (sorry Chicago) pizza is a piping hot oven and a stone. It will not let you down.
18. Food52 Vegan - Food52 is a constant in my life, so naturally I've had this cookbook on my wish list since it came out this Fall.
19. Black Truffle Oil - A luxury most home cooks won't spend on themselves, but such a treat. It will transport you to Italy and add something extra decadence to your dishes.
20. Grocery List Notepad from Brim Papery - How cute is this notepad? Seriously though, meal prep is important and so is this notepad.
Still looking for more inspiration? Check out last year's Holiday Gift Guide!


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Hand quilted blanket Hanako thunder blue by Camomile LondonBrand: Camomile London
Product Code: cl-c11/1b
Availability: In Stock
Hanako thunder blue comforter is completely hand quilted and embroidered by artisans. Inspired by a vintage eiderdown it has tiny running stitches to form the quilting. Hand finished with embroidered loop stitch in peach thread around the boarder. It adds extra warmth to a bed and perfect as throw on the floor or couch. It comes in an array of colours and sizes that work back with all our bedding.
Comes in its own fabric bag, perfect for storing it away when its not needed.
Wash care : Delicate machine wash 30 degrees. No tumble dry. We recommend the larger sizes are Dry Cleaned due to the volume of the quilt.
Hanako thunder blue Quilt
Shell: 100% Soft Cotton Double Muslin
Inner wadding: 100% Polyester, non-allergic, Flame resistant.
size: 140 cm x 200 cm
Please contact us.


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Beginning Marbling Class
Experience the joys of marbling in this hands-on class that will allow you to explore colors, learn basic techniques and patterns, experiment with your own designs ~ and give you the confidence to start marbling on your own at home!
In this 5-hour session, you will learn the basics to get you started designing both traditional marbled papers as well as your own creations. In addition, you will learn how to make the bath, mix the mordant, and alum your own papers. You will marble primarily in either a small (11″ x 14″) or large (20″ x 25″) tank and also have access to other size tanks. A variety of paper colors, weights, and sizes will be supplied and by the end of the class, you will have 15-20 marbled pieces to take home and use for bookbinding, card making, scrapbooking, framing, and more.
This class is personalized for beginners and returning students alike. Come explore the ancient art form of floating paint on thickened water ~ without the hassle of prep, set up, and shopping for materials! Everything will be provided for you. Just show up and have fun! No previous art experience of any kind necessary.
Length of Class: 5-6 hours.
Number of Class Participants: Maximum of eight. Classes are for participants 16 years of age or older.
Cost: $195 (small tank)/$245 (large tank), includes all paper, carrageenan bath, alum, distilled water, paint, use of tanks and tools, and handouts.
Location: South Pasadena (more information provided in confirmation email).
Class Schedule: Classes generally run from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (includes 30-minute BYO-lunch break). For current schedule, visit my blog, sign up for my eNewsletter, or contact me using the form below.
How to Sign Up or Have Questions Answered: Fill out the form below and it will go right to my inbox!


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Statement on COP21 Agreement
By Mike Bloomberg - DEC. 12, 2015
This groundbreaking agreement on climate action – together with the commitments made by cities and businesses around the world – sets the world on a new and hopeful pathway. The agreement not only unites all nations in the battle against climate change, it also sends a clear signal to markets about the direction of government policy, which will help spur greater private sector investment in low-carbon technology. Like any agreement, it's not perfect, but it also includes a built-in remedy that many city leaders strongly supported: regular re-evaluations of national goals and transparent reporting of progress, to ensure that we are on track to hand a safer, healthier, and more prosperous world to our children.
U.N. Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Cities and Climate Change and President of the Board of the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group.
There are so many facets to climate change that make it difficult to address, but you don't give up just because it's difficult. You work harder.


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I bet you didn't even realize today was a holiday!
It's National Hammock Day!
Hammocks are the ultimate guilty pleasure, aren't they?
It's pretty hard to be stressed out or busy while laying in one.
And sometimes in the midst of busyness, it's hard to take a break and just enjoy a few moments of rest.
Or read a book.
We've had our hammock for a few years now, and I recently found this gorgeous coverlet with tassels.
I've used it at a vintage market, but mostly I knew it would be perfect for our outdoor getaway.
It offers some romance as well as a bit more comfort for our rope base.
I made these pillows with Cabbages and Roses fabric, and they are for sale in my Etsy shop.
Pretty, summery, and inviting.
And you always need a refreshing beverage on a hot summer day.
A table for the afternoon nap is an old barrel container flipped over as an impromptu piece of furniture.
So how about it?
Will you be celebrating National Hammock Day?
Grab a beverage and a book.
Steal away a few minutes of the day.
I won't tell!
xo Denise
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Below are the 20 most recent journal entries recorded in
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The first UK ID cards have already been issued - but no UK police officers or border guards have any way of reading the data stored on them.
Currently no police stations, border entry points or job centres have readers for the card's biometric chip, the Identity and Passport Service (IPS) revealed in response to an FoI (Freedom of Information) request by silicon.com about the £4.7bn identity cards scheme.www.silicon.com/publicsector/0,3800010403,39391135,00.htm
My band is Marc Hendrey and our new album is The Black Babies.
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In the Part 2 of this picture post series, we will be showcasing a few more of the best Amul Advertisements of the year 2016. Central to all Amul ads is the Amul Girl – a bubbly young Indian girl with blue hair and a half pony tied up.
View Part 1 of the series: Best Amul Ads of 2016 Featuring The Iconic Amul Girl [Part 1]
View Part 1 of the series: Best Amul Ads of 2016 Featuring The Iconic Amul Girl [Part 1]
These ads, considered by many to be the best Indian concept advertisement of all time, often offer witty commentary on events that grab media attention. Hope you like the first part of our presentation. Enjoy!
Amul Girl's take on the BCCI Vs Lodha Committee issue.
Wrestler Sakshi Malik ended India's painful wait for a medal at the Rio Olympic Games by clinching the bronze in the 58kg category. Team Amul is proud of her.
P.V Sindhu made India Proud by winning the Badminton Silver Medal at the Rio Olympics. Our Amul Girl is all praises for her.
Our Amul Girl salutes the Indian Army after they conducted surgical strikes on Militant posts across the LOC.
Our Amul Girl's take on the controversy surrounding the demand for Artists from neighboring country to go back.
Team Amul Celebrates the success of the movie PINK.
Our Amul Girl is ecstatic after Team India reclaimed the Number 1 spot in ICC Test Rankings.
Amul Girl wishes everyone a Happy Durga Puja!
Our Amul Girl celebrates Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. Presidential Elections.
Amul Girl expresses concern over the smog that engulfed the NCR post Diwali.
Our Amul Girl celebrates Yuvraj Singh's wedding with Hazel Keech
Our Amul Girl Proclaims Anushka – Virat as India's Most Engaging Couple.


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THE BEACON | Jersey City, NJ
Services: Site Civil and Consulting Engineering, Landscape Architecture
The redevelopment of this 13 acre former hospital facility is the largest historic restoration in the history of New Jersey. The mixed-use redevelopment project consists of over 2 million SF including 10 buildings, a 1,200 unit high rise residential tower with a 25,000 SF lifestyle center, and 80,000 SF of retail space. After its completion, The Beacon was awarded the "2009 Project of the Year" by Urban Land Institute Northern NJ District Council.


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BELMONT, N.C. – The Crusaders came out on top of an expressive offensive performance that both Belmont Abbey and Catawba displayed Tuesday under the lights. The contest saw a total of 26 hits and 21 runs. The Crusaders pushed 12 runs across while slashing 13 hits. With the 12-9 win the Abbey improves to 3-2 on the young season as the Catawba Indians move to 2-3.
Nick Beinlich took no time to give the Crusades the lead as he sent the first pitch from Indian starter Bryan Ketchie into the hedge behind the left-center field wall. The Indians responded immediately in the second inning with a Malachi Hanes home run off Abbey starter Cameron Busby.
Belmont Abbey retook the lead in the bottom half of the second after a Thomas Yoder double and Kennan Stanly walk followed by a Matt McGarry single. The Indians took their first, and only, lead of the night in the third taking advantage of three hits and two sacrifice flies to hold a 3-2 advantage going into the bottom of third.
In the third inning the Crusaders erupted for five runs sparked by Beinlich's second home run of the game. After back-to-back walks from Colin Rosenbaum and Josh Genthe, Kayden Krause recorded an RBI single. Yoder cleared the bases with a home run over the left-field fence to give the Abbey a 7-3 lead.
Catawba rallied in the fourth to answer with four runs of their own utilizing four hits and a balk to tie the score. Griffin Baker relieved Busby in the fifth as Busy went 4.0 innings allowing seven runs on 10 hits along with four walks and two strikeouts. Baker threw a scoreless fifth inning which would be enough to earn himself the win.
Belmont Abbey gained the advantage again in the bottom of the fifth after a Genthe bunt base hit and Krause walk set up a sacrifice fly by Jakob Rolly. Kennan Stanly roped a double to drive in a run as the Crusaders took the 9-7 lead. The Abbey added another run in the sixth off of a Genthe RBI single that scored Luke Cureton who singled earlier that inning.
Catawba rallied in the seventh plating two runs after a hit batsmen and walk followed by a double and fielder's choice. Rosenbaum added another insurance run in the eighth inning blasting a solo home run into the night. The Abbey bull pen would not allow anymore Indian runs with the combine efforts of Ross Garrett and Brady Hill. Garrett went 1.2 innings striking out five batters and Hill pitched the ninth to record the save.
The Crusaders host Tusculum for a weekend series with the first game Friday night beginning at 5:00 p.m. and a doubleheader Saturday, game one to start at 1:00 p.m.


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Fall is most likely my spirit animal. And New York Fashion Week is my animal kingdom. While the "new" era streetstyle is undoubtedly blending last summer's seersucker stripes with this falls's wide one's (do your research), I'm off trying to decide how to make special my first full leather getup of the season.
While New York Fashion Week and any other style season brings a new ode to adornment, I find myself returning to the usual suspects with joy and slight separation anxiety: wine colored pieces and lips, dark reptile prints, metallic accents and leather all over. My reptile print romper was the perfect piece to wear over high waisted leather pants and a fall-perfect maroon blazer from Sisley paired with a tan leather bag (both from Milan.) Accented by deep fuchsia strappy sandals, a Grecian coin necklace and a heavy vintage belt, I felt like my usual self in my most usual place. New York Fashion Week. And that was the best feeling of all. Except this year, I saw it through a veneer of traditional bridal mehndi (henna), as the season of my engagement was upon me, too. Similar and totally fierce pieces curated by me are at the end.
Mini Fall-Look Collections Curated by Me


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#AskJeffTech: How to get Verizon, others to answer call
LOS ANGELES — We've all had this experience: We try desperately to get Verizon or another service provider on the phone, but can't get past the automated person asking for more information before she'll pass you on.
It happened to me recently with Verizon, and I tweeted about it like a mad man, venting my frustration in 140 characters. Many readers wrote in to ask if I ever get through.
Well yes, I did — finally. My question posed in the tweets was aimed at tips for how to actually get them to answer the phone. Because they hung up on me. Twice.
Verizon eventually did get back to me and has passed on those tips, but first, let me set up the scene.
Verizon had sent me a new router with everything but — you guessed it — a contact number to reach the company in case there was a problem.
And naturally there was. I had no Internet.
But with my iPhone I was able to look up the 1-800 customer service number. I dialed it, and then the automated assistant wouldn't let me speak to anyone until I gave her my account number, which, she cheerily said, was on my bill.
Well, Verizon had urged me to go paperless, and I had no idea where the bill was.
OK, she said, just say how much you spent last month.
Again, no Internet access and no way to find the bill, so I guessed. $150. That didn't work. She gave me a second chance.I tried $175.
She didn't like that either, so she hung up on me.
Both times.
Now here's what Verizon said I should have done.
• Have the account number by your side before you make the call. Always.
• Don't keep pressing 0 over and over again to try and bypass the system. It won't work. It will only make things worse, Verizon says.
• I was incredulous that Verizon had to know the tally for my bill. What difference did it make? My router wasn't working. Verizon reps say it's all about security, and it is working on a better way of communication. "We are addressing a fix to make the experience better," says Verizon spokesman Robert Elek. "And we will get that done."
• The most important tip: Bypass the phone altogether and tweet Verizon @VerizonSupport directly on Twitter, or via Facebook They are much better about responding, and although it took 45 minutes to hear back on the day without Internet, they even agreed to call back and speak to me.
Without asking me how much I spent last month!
(And yes, I'm in the media, but we tested it with other non-pros, and got quicker response via social media than the phone.)
Folks, keep the questions coming in. Use the #AskJeffTech hashtag and look for me on Twitter, where I'm @Jeffersongraham.


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An update to our posting on airfares to China from Chicago. American Airlines had been offering airline tickets to China on its new non-stop service to Beijing from Chicago scheduled to begin on April 26.
This service has been postponed and is now tentatively rescheduled to commence on May 25, with the inaugural flight from Chicago to Beijing, and May 26 for the first return flight.
Citing difficulties with the Chinese aviation authorities in securing acceptable landing and take off slots at the Beijing international airport, American is confident it will receive the landing and departure times it requires by late May.
The airline has been contacting all travelers who purchased their airfares to China for flights prior to May 25 to advise them of the situation and offer them alternative flights on other routes, a full refund or to reschedule their flights for a later date.
The launch date for the new non-stop service between Chicago and Beijing has been postponed three times as American awaits a decision from the Chinese on its landing slot. If you are searching for airfares to China and considered the new American Airlines route, you might want to delay your purchase until the flights are definitely in operation – or seek alternative cheap Asia flights.


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2013 Utah Mule Deer Rut Trail Camera Action
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- Written by The DIY Hunter
There have been a few pretty nice bucks crawling out of their hiding spots and showing up to chase the does. Below are a few compilations of rutting mule deer bucks in Northern Utah. I have also been taking photos of mule deer this fall including most of the bucks I have captured on the trail cameras.
This buck has been named the Church Buck because of me getting a bunch of photos of him on a Sunday morning and apparently my friends thought I was skipping church. No, I wasn't sneaking out of church... well at least not when I took photos of this buck. Church Buck is also a fitting name with the fact that he has such a "perfectly" symmetrical four point rack. "Be ye therefore perfect..." Hmm...
This Recon Force trail camera caught the Church Buck catching up with a doe.
Here's a couple of nice bucks in hot pursuit of does.
This doe pees in front of the trail camera and two bucks curl their noses in pursuit.
This buck with a broken G2 is very elusive. I have not been able to find him in person.


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Nostalgia, they say is a seductive liar. Nothing fools you better than the lie you tell yourself. Daily people make choices whether to lie or tell the truth. It often happens without thinking, and it can have a profound impact on people's lives by seemingly inconsequential decisions. Even the smallest lies can cost you money, impact your relationships, and affect your choices. Religions call lying a sin, even non religious code of ethics frown upon lying.
Bible command in Leviticus 19:11 NIV, "Do not steal — Do not lie — Do not deceive one another."
Islam does not permit lying as well because if we lie, it could cause a loss of others rights, it could cause bloodshed or slander innocent people.
God Almighty the creator commands in holy Quran, 2:42, "And do not cloak (and confuse) the truth with falsehood. Do not suppress the truth knowingly".
Allah further says in holy Quran about a liar, "If he does not stop, We will take him by the naseyah (front of the head).
U.S. Presidential elections season is on and 2016 will be probably remembered among one of the dirtiest race of the history. On the night of the Iowa caucuses, Ted Cruz's campaign, hoping to garner the evangelical vote, spread the rumor that Ben Carson was dropping out of the race. They also sent a mailer, unsubtly disguised as a missive from the state government, telling them that their "voting grades" would be revealed to their neighbors. After Gov. Chris Christie bullied Marco Rubio during their New Hampshire debate, Ted Cruz aired a commercial mocking Rubio as "just another pretty face." But he was forced to pull the ad when it turned out the actor who uttered that line was soft core porn veteran Amy Lindsay That was all before Donald Trump shouted "Why do you lie? Why do you lie?" at Cruz in one of the GOP debate. He was threatening to sue Cruz for misleading voters about his record, and for maybe being Canadian, as well.
Few days before Indiana Primary, Radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh, a Ted Cruz supporter, was frowning upon not only on 38 percent of Floridians who believed Ted Cruz was possibly the infamous Zodiac killer, but also he was mad at the politicians who were spreading these lies.
Limbaugh was also upset at 'the National Enquirer' CEO who per Rush is Trump's friend and supporter who had published in the gossip paper that Cruz's father looks like a person in a photo who killed Lee Harvey Oswald.
On the Democratic side, Madeline Albright told young women that there was "a special place in hell for them" if they didn't support Hillary Clinton.
Another talk show host Tom Sullivan, who like Rush Limbaugh got famous from his stint in Sacramento talk radio and is now in big times in big apple talk radio, hit the nail in the head the other day in one of his programs.
Sullivan said, "Politicians lie because the public wants to be lied to." He continued that the reasons politicians lie is because the public doesn't want to hear the truth. People want to hear what they want to hear. When two candidates are running and one of them tells the truth and the other says what the public wants to hear, the one who says what the public wants to hear wins the election. If you want to win an election, you better start lying, because the guy who's telling you the truth doesn't have a chance.
As the saying goes, the trust of the innocent is the liar's most useful tool. In today's world I can say, without doubt that, lying is one of the most evil characteristics, of which all religions and systems of ethics warn against and which man's innate common sense agrees that it is wrong.
Unfortunately, the reality is that today lying has become a profession for many, people lie, and some professionals are successful because they lie well. Lawyers as the defense representative are responsible for helping clients avoid consequences, even if they may know/believe that the client is guilty. Prosecutors are responsible for applying the law to its maximal effect and for pursuing cases even when they believe the accused may be innocent.
Salespeople often make exaggerations about their products, and omit negative information to mislead clients.
Public relations involve putting a positive spin on any bad situation that the client/employer finds itself in so that they can avoid trouble.
Truthfulness is one of the pillars on which the moral survival of the world depends. It is the foundation of praiseworthy characteristics, the foundation of prophet hood. Were it not for truthfulness, the rulings of all divinely-revealed laws would collapse. Acquiring the characteristic of lying is like shedding one's humanity, as speaking is an exclusively human trait.
We are already engaged in multiple wars simultaneously. One would have thought that the Presidential Candidates during this year of Election 2016 will not lie, create hate and be talking about Peace and sustaining it. We should not forget that the hate breads hate and Violence begets Violence.
Simple Definition of civilized per Merriam Webster dictionary is," marked by well-organized laws and rules about how people behave with each other polite, reasonable, respectful pleasant and comfortable. Often it seems, the People have become educated, but have not become human.


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Member Profile : Mark & Jenny Bernstein/
Today, we invite you to meet (or reconnect) with congregants Mark & Jenny Bernstein.
How long have you been members of Beth Sholom?
Mark: Approximately 18 years.
Jenny: About 40 years.
How long have you lived in the Bay Area?
Mark: Since 1989.
Jenny: I'm a San Francisco native.
Mark, where are you from originally?
Mark: New York.
What kind of work do you do?
Mark: I'm a technical writer and manager at Apple.
Jenny: I'm a graduate student at San Francisco State University (SFSU) in Special Education.
Do you have any hobbies or other pursuits that are important to you? If so, what?
Mark & Jenny: Reading, watching movies, hiking, exploring San Francisco museums and playgrounds with our three-year-old son, Dylan, going to Warriors' and A's games, and taking road trips.
What's your favorite movie, book, or album? Why?
Mark & Jenny: Our favorite movie is Young Frankenstein. It's hilarious and witty, and brings tremendous joy and endless laughter – never gets old.
Jenny: For books, anything by Joyce Carol Oates. I especially enjoyed Them. I love getting lost in the worlds she creates.
Mark: My book pick is Love in the Time of Cholera, by Gabriel García Márquez. Amazing writing and a beautiful story.
For album, it's just so hard to choose, but let's go with a three-way tie between Joni Mitchell's Blue, Bob Dylan's The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan, and Bruce Springsteen's Darkness on the Edge of Town. Oh, and, The Rolling Stones' Exile on Main Street. Okay. So, four. I'll stop now!
Jenny: I'll go with Florence and the Machine's Lungs.
Mark & Jenny: And we'll both add Fleetwood Mac's Rumours. Classic!
What's your most meaningful Jewish memory?
Mark & Jenny: There are so many! Our top two are:
1. Watching our older children, Anastasia, Daniel, Alexander, and Emma grow up at Beth Sholom and become b'nai mitzvah.
2. Our marriage under the chupah in the sanctuary!
What, if anything, makes Beth Sholom special for you?
Mark & Jenny: The sense of community and the great friends we've made over the years. Also, Rabbi Glazer. His sermons are always inspiring and are profoundly meaningful to us. His spirituality connects us to our Jewish identities and the Beth Sholom community – plus he's nurtured our appreciation for Leonard Cohen!
Is there anything else you'd like to share with the community?
We feel grateful to have been part of the wonderful Beth Sholom community for so many years. It is truly our second home – a place where we always feel comfortable, spiritually nurtured, and connected, and a place that has given our family so many special moments and memories over the years.


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Transformulas Launches Marine Miracle Collection
Last week British cosmeceutical brand Transformulas treated guests to a luxury cruise around Sydney Harbour in celebration of the launch of their new Marine Miracle Skincare Collection. Guests sailed around the harbour on a luxury yacht as they were shown exclusive previews and testings of the new products whilst enjoying some delicious coconuts in the sun.
The new range of products were exclusively developed in response to the success of the popular Marine Miracle Crème released earlier this year, which marked the kick start of the Collection for Transformulas.
The three exciting new treatment products that will complement the Marine Miracle Crème are:
Miracle Daily Glycol Priming Cleanser – a mild foaming cleanser that gently removes makeup and exfoliates away dead skin cells, without irritating the skin or disturbing the natural pH levels. Contains Lactic and Glycolic Acid derived from fruit and milk sugars which act as a natural exfoliant.
Marine Miracle Night Repair Serum – a concentrated night serum for anti-aging and deep hydration. This serum is infused with vitamin C and E formulated to improve skin elasticity, radiance and density whilst also containing rich marine sugars to combat wrinkles.
Marine Miracle Eye Zone – an anti-aging eye cream specially developed for the delicate eye tissue area to reduce dark circles, wrinkles, fine lines and puffiness. Eye Zone contains a highly concentrated ingredient Aldavine, which contains two unique marine algae giving the cream its anti-aging benefits.
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Today's been grim. The kind of incessant drizzle where all that's to be done is stay indoors and hibernate. While trying to find a healthy dinner option among the piles of Christmas cheese and chocolate inhabiting our kitchen, I remembered an old recipe for a soup that was one of my favourites growing up but that I haven't had for years. I gave it a whirl today, and having just eaten what I think is the tastiest, not to say most virtuous soup in the world, I want to share the love far and wide.
Made with lentils, celery and coriander, the recipe is one of my Mum's but it didn't make the final cut of the charity book because I wasn't sure whether it was a Middle Eastern classic or just a favourite with our family. I've delved into our ancient Claudia Roden 'Book of Middle Eastern food', and lentil soups and stews of different kinds feature heavily. I don't think I need to bang on about the health benefits of lentils but suffice to say the soup is filling, warming and super healthy. What's not to love?
It couldn't be any easier to make, and you can throw in pretty much anything you need to use up. This evening I replaced the coriander with a load of mixed herbs that were left over in the fridge - thyme, parsley and rosemary. I chopped up a fresh chilli for an extra kick. I replaced the pasta with spelt. Whatever changes you make though, I implore you to keep the sautéed garlic and coriander garnish that goes on top. It really does take this soup to another level.
200g dry brown lentils
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 small bunch coriander, chopped
2 stalks chopped celery
30g pasta
Salt & pepper to taste OR 2 vegetable stock cubes
1l of water or more
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 bunch coriander, chopped
A little oil for frying
Fry onion in oil. Add garlic and fry for a few seconds, making sure it doesn't burn. Add celery and toss for a few seconds. Add lentils and cold water and bring to the boil, boiling quickly for 10 minutes. Add stock cubes OR salt, pepper, some chilli (optional) and coriander. Cover pan, lower the heat and add more water if necessary. Simmer for a further half hour until the lentils are cooked. Add pasta and, if needed, more water. Cook for a further 10 minutes until the pasta is cooked. Check seasoning.
To serve, heat a little oil and fry garlic and coriander for a few seconds. Serve soup in bowls with a teaspoon of garlic and coriander garnish in the middle, and enjoy.


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These choc, date and cashew energy squares are easy to prepare providing a boost of energy (from nourishing ingredients) to help fuel any active persons day.
This recipe was inspired by a challenge set by Runners World magazine (where I am a regular contributor) to create DIY no bake energy bars to fuel runners!
2 cups of pitted dates (soak for about 1 hour to help with processing if you have time)
1 cup of rolled oats
½ cup of chopped dried apricots
2 cups of cashew nuts
½ cup of cocoa powder
2 Tbsp. water+ a dash of water for processing dates
¼ tsp. salt
Pulse oats until finely ground then put aside.
Pulse dates in a food processor with a dash of water until they become a smooth paste.
Add ground oats, apricots, cashew nuts, cocoa powder, water and salt and pulse until everything is combined.
Line a 20cm x 20cm tray with glad wrap, leaving enough overhang on one side to wrap over the top of the mixture once in.
Pour the mixture into the tray.
Wrap the mixture with the glad wrap and firmly press into the tray and flatten with the back of a spatula.
Put into the fridge overnight and then cut them up into 16 squares.
These will keep in the fridge for approximately one week.
* Try adding 1 tsp of orange essence or orange oil to the mix to change up the flavour.
Nutrition per bar: 918 kilojoules, 25g carbs, 4g fibre, 5g protein, 10g fat


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High School Sports
Charlotte Catholic wins SoMeck 8 Golf Tournament; all-conference team announced
Led by SoMeck 8 player of the year Colin Wholey, Charlotte Catholic won the SoMeck 8 golf tournament Tuesday.
The Cougars shot a team total of 296, eight strokes better than Ardrey Kell (304). Providence (322) was third and South Meck (331) fourth.
SoMeck8 4A Tournament
Team Scores: Charlotte Catholic 296, Ardrey Kell 304, Providence 322, South Mecklenburg 331, Olympic 419, Berry Academy 429.
Regional tournament individual qualifiers: Tomson Nystrom (SM), Graham Sher (SM), Michael Martin (SM), Eli Reisner (SM).
Player of the Year – Colin Wholey (Catholic)
All-Conference – Colin Wholey (Catholic), Quin Tardif (Catholic), Alex Rubino (Catholic), Nicholas Principi (Catholic), Mason Elmore (Ardrey Kell), Chase Kerley (Ardrey Kell), Graham Chase (Ardrey Kell), Clay Nelson (Ardrey Kell), Christian Park (Providence), Dylan Fisher (Providence), Tomson Nystrom (South Mecklenburg)


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There is nothing worse than that burning sensation caused by an itchy scalp, and it can be especially embarrassing if you're at work, on the bus or in an interview and you just can't help but scratch to relieve the irritation.
I have a patch of scalp which from time to time feels irritated. I noticed it when I suffered a small amount of hairloss and since then, even though my hair grew back, that area of scalp often feels hot and itchy, and I literally have to sit on my hands to stop me from scratching. When I was sent the Skin Salvation Scalp Oil from Pure Potions to try it was a godsend, really helping alleviate both the immediate irritation but also in the longer term helping to keep the problem at bay.
Pure Potions Skin Salvation Scalp Oil (50ml, RRP £14.99)* is a moisturising scalp oil aimed at those prone to itchy, flaky, sore scalps, including sufferers of psoriasis and seborrhic dermatitis. Unlike some scalp products that contain artificial chemicals and preservatives, the oil is completely natural and utilises the incredibly nourishing oils of Calendula, Hemp and Borage to soothe and moisturise the scalp. The scent is fresh, invigorating and completely natural too.
Using the oil is fuss-free, simply apply directly to the scalp before bed and massage in gently and leave overnight. The oil can stain pillows so it's recommended to sleep with a soft towel on the pillow or, as I did, use an old pillow cover. In the morning you just wash the hair as normal (preferably with a natural, sulphate free shampoo) and enjoy a comfortable feeling scalp.
Skin Salvation Scalp Oil is perfect because rather than containing chemicals that can strip natural oils from the scalp and can aggravate sore scalps further, its 100% natural formulation preserves the balance of oils in the scalp. Whether you suffer from dermatitis or have just used a product that has irritated the skin, this product can really restore the health of your scalp and, in turn, your confidence.
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I bought a Kindle Touch for $99. It's a beautiful e-ink eReader with touch gesture interface and access millions of Kindle books. I'd like to protect it and make sure that I don't get stretch on the screen.
It would be wise to a protector for the Kindle Touch Screen. With slightly below than $10, I could get a few piece of screen protector. Getting them on screen without "bubbles" is pretty straight forward.
Furthermore, I could get a Cover for Kindle Touch at http://www.newebookreader.com/best-kindle-touch-covers I really like the lighted Cover as it's just about $40 with built-in light. I know someone prefers getting a cheap cover for $25 and get another Reading light, but it's a little bit cumbersome for me. Why don't get a first class cover to protect my Kindle Touch and have its life longer?
Also I could have my personality and pick "Black" or "brown".. whatever that is available.


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09 Nov Question for a Bird | Nov 2017
Question: Who Are You?
When I saw this bird, a question came to mind.
So I asked, "Who are you?"
"I'm a bird."
"Is that all?"
"It's enough,"
"Sure. What else could I be?"
"What would you like to be?"
"Are you suggesting there's something better?"
I paused to form a diplomatic response.
And the bird continued, "Each of us was put here to be what we are."
"I agree."
"And being a bird comes with important responsibilities."
"Such as?"
"To serve Nature."
"How do you do that?"
"By living in a way that promotes an environmentally sustainable, socially just, and emotionally fulfilling future for all."
"Hey! That's the purpose I put on my web site."
"Then you too are a bird."
So now imagine: What might happen if everyone lived like this bird?
Read my mission here: Steve's Purpose
Much success,
Steve Kaye
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I'm working to inspire respect for Nature. As you can tell from reading my blog posts, I do this by taking photos that I use in presentations and articles.
So here is how you can help.
First, if you know of any organization that might find value in one of my Presentations, please ask their program chair to call me. You might ask them to read this page first: Letter to Event Planners
Second, please share my articles and blog posts with others. Many contain thought-provoking life lessons. Some contain entertaining whimsy. And all contain heartfelt photos.
Birding Resources
One of the best ways to protect our precious natural resources is to buy them. The American Bird Conservancy is one organization that excels at doing this.
Visit their web site to learn more about how they work: American Bird Conservancy
Here's an outstanding book about bird conservation: Bird Conservation
You can help – Please share this blog with others.
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Chandra Bhan Prasad (58) was born into the Dalit Pasi community of pig rearers in northern India, considered untouchable in the ancient Hindu social hierarchy. Prasad and his wife recently launched 'Dalit Foods' online to sell spices, pickles and grains.
"I was born impure. But I have the right to sell pure," Prasad said on a telephonic interview from his office in New Delhi.
"I grew up with segregation and untouchability, but India has changed. I want to see how those who are born pure respond to my offering," he said.
Dalit Foods sells a small range of spices and grains, including chilli powder, turmeric powder, mango pickle, barley flour and lentils. More products will be added, Prasad said.
For three years, Prasad was a fighter with India's Maoist insurgency that claims to fight for the rights of poor farmers and landless indigenous people. He became a Dalit campaigner and a champion of economic empowerment to end caste bias.
He became interested in food after three members of his family died of cancer. "Food adulteration is a big problem, and is probably the biggest reason for our health problems today. And yet, I saw 80-year-old Dalits who were healthy and doing hard labour, largely because of what they were eating: pure, unprocessed food," he said.
The idea of 'superfoods'
The domestic packaged food market is forecast to be worth $50 billion by 2017 from about $32 billion last year, according to the Associated Chamber of Commerce and Industry of India. Recent food-safety scares have led to greater awareness of adulteration.
While growing up, Prasad and others in his community were forced to eat coarse foods that were reserved for cattle and for servants. These included unpolished rice and millets. "Millets were considered inferior food then. Today, they are called a superfood. We want to make Dalit foods like these popular," he said.
According to Prasad, a large hotel chain is buying Dalit Foods on a trial basis, and the number of customers - largely urban Indians - is rising.
Last month, thousands of Dalits in Gujarat state pledged to boycott the dirty jobs traditionally thrust upon them in protest against the lynching of Dalit men by upper-caste Hindus.
"We have made a lot of progress, but Dalits are still not equal to the upper caste. My business is a social experiment to see if India has really transformed, to see if people are willing to overcome their biases and customs for food that is pure," he said.


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This is a game developed based on Google Earth, which will help you to kill some time and explore Google Earth in the fun way. This was basically written as an example for Google Earth Browser Plugin.
There is no object to this game. You just use the arrow keys to control a 3D milk truck as it zooms around Google Earth. The truck drives right through 3D buildings, but it will bounce off of mountains and other terrain. Every once in a while, a voice bubble pops up from the truck with different comments.
To play Monster Milk Truck game, you need to download and install the Google Earth Web browser plug-in, which is available for Mac or Windows. You can start playing it here. Getting the GTA effect ?
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Self Portraits
Did you know we do one self portrait per month ? It's great to watch the progression. I apologize for the side views. This was an August self portrait. Granted this one has a bit of a robot feel to it but can you appreciate the face that it stayed basically the same and just became more detailed and intricate. I think it's amazing. ❤ ( it's important to note that from one month to the next the drawings were not used to build upon .)


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The "selfie" taken just four days after Caroline Berg Eriksen had a baby is causing uproar around the world.
It shows the new mother in some pretty skimpy underwear looking nothing like she recently gave birth.
Eriksen is the wife of a Norwegian soccer player and it's clear she takes fitness seriously.
But blogger Suzanna Aabel has a different opinion saying she doubts Eriksen and her daughter Nelia "belonged to the same species."
Aabel went on. "In my eyes, this picture is wildly provocative, not just because I'm the chubby girl who's envious of her petite figure, but because I began to despise my own body when I was about twelve."
The Daily Mail reports others are upset because they think Eriksen put more emphasis on her figure than she did her babys health. Others are worried she'll put too much pressure on mother's to lose weight too quickly after giving birth.
Caroline used her Facebook page to shoot right back.
"I let out the picture because I'm proud of myself and my body for something as tough as a pregnancy/birth, and I think all mothers, regardless of the body shall be."
Doctor Gro Nylander is the head of the women's clinic at Norway's National Hospital, he defended Caroline saying.
"I don't think we should bully The Footballer's Wife," he told The Aftenposgten. Life is unfair, some people have flat stomachs while others have pouts."
Amen brother, Amen.
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One of the top online marketing tools in an Internet marketer's tool chest is an autoresponder or, more accurately, a sequential autoresponder.
The old direct marketing saying (which is still quite true) is "the money is in the list," meaning the subscriber or customer list. Marketers have found that there is a much higher response when people are exposed to repeated follow-up...
The money is in the list, but that doesn't make it easier to sit down to write dozens of autoresponder email messages, does it? So when Dave Vallieres told me he had a secret weapon that helped him create 52 weeks of autoresponder messages for each of 79 newsletters, I perked right up...
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