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Martinis, which Vermouth?
I've been reading the posts about gins and I'm jonesing for a martini. But the gin is only part of the mix. The Vermouths are so varied in flavors that they must be specified for a proper martini.
Which Vermouths are best? Or which go with which gin?
My personal martini consists of Noilly Prat vermouth and Plymouth gin, with a twist. Nice combo.
I drink vodka martinis generally, but my choice is Martini and Rossi vermouth, a couple drops of Angostura, and Grey Goose.
Husband drinks gin and simply switches the Grey Goose to Tanqueray.
Reading your post I suspect you are new to mixing martinis? If so make sure you get a dry vermouth. Most martinis are made very dry and I don't think the choice of vermouth matters. The three named above are very good. My usual - 1/2 cap Noilly Prat, 4 1/2 ounces Beefeaters. I'm not to fussy about the brand of vermouth however I do frequently sip vermouth on ice and for that I prefer NP so I have it in the house. I also keep my vermouth in the frig as the flavor will change.
re: Old Red
I sometimes sip it over ice as well, and I find that there is a big difference in flavor amoung the dry vermouths. But I can never remember which I like!
Not much of a gin drinker myself, but the selections in this area are multiplying. For vermouth look for Carpano Punt e Mes or Quady Vya Extra Dry, both noted for being good vermouths. I you want to drink martinis, then I recommend trying a number of vermouths and gins and using the ones you like best to find a good combination. Gins vary from traditional "Old Tom" gins of which there is one producer (I think), Plymouth Gin of which there is one producer, London Dry Gins, some newer styles from the London Gin producers made with different herbs, and both old and young Genevers from the Netherlands (and maybe Belguim). If you want to drink martinis, learning which gins and vermouths you like best in which combinations is like learning which wines made with which grapes you like best. The good thing is that once you learn, you need not relearn every year as with wines to some extent. Personally, if I want a martini, it will be made with Plymouth Gin and Quady Vya Extra Dry, and I'll tend to be slightly heavy on the vermouth. A traditional martimi is probably three or so shots of gin with somewhere from 5 drops to a teaspoon of vermouth. My teaspoon would overflow with more than 5 drops.
I like Noilly Prat; I think it goes well with any gin. I've heard good things about Vya, but haven't had the chance to try it yet.
As for proportions, I like my martinis a little wetter than some. I used to drink them super-dry, using just enough vermouth to rinse the glass or coat the ice, but then I noticed all the antique recipes called for a ratio something like 2 parts gin to 1 part vermouth. I've settled on something like 5:1 gin to vermouth. I think it takes more than a few drops of vermouth to distinguish the noble martini from a mere frosty glass of gin. The herbal flavor of the vermouth really does something to balance the bright juniper and citrus flavors of the gin.
Also, try a dash or two of orange bitters in your martini. It's a component of some older martini recipes and adds a layer of complexity.
My first choice is Carpano Antica Formula Vermouth, which is amber in color, and adds a richness to a Martini unlike anything I've every had. http://www.wilsondaniels.com/product....
Second would be Noilly Prat.
re: zin1953
I love the carpano antica, but to use it with gin and bitters would give you a martinez, which is delicious, but a martini needs a dry vermouth. I'm using Noilly Prat. 4:1 with Plymouth, Fee's orange bitters, (and a twist if I feel ambitious).
re: sailormouth
Who said anything about bitters? I use Plymouth and Carpano in a 4:1 ratio. If I'm making a DRY Martini, then I substitute the Carprano for Noilly Prat . . .
re: zin1953
Bitters is standard in both, but gin and French/dry vermouth is a martini, gin and Italian/red vermouth is a martinez (typically also with a dash or two of maraschino, others will correct me, but I think that's almost an anachronism). A martinez is the precursor to a martini. Nothing wrong with either, but they're two different drinks. Same as a cape codder is different from a screwdriver.
re: grover78
I used to keep my gin in the freezer, too, but then -- in side-by-side experiments -- I realized I referred the martinis (with Noilly Prat) when made with room temperature gin.
I think it has to do with the "ice melt."
re: zin1953
I haven't done a side-by-side (not sure if I can, given the old adage about martinis -- one's too many, and two's not enough), but I do like the viscous freezer gin. Granted, the herbals do not come through as well as at room temperature, but it makes for a different cocktail.
re: grover78
I agree about the viscosity, and that's why I keep my vodka in the freezer -- and Bombay Saphire, too, when I went through a phase of drinking that straight.
But that's not the point I was raising. At room temperature, the ice melts a bit more in chilling down the martini than it would if the gin is at freezer temperature. Thus, there is a bit more water in the cocktail made with "freezer" gin-and-vermouth than there would be in the martini that is made with "room temperature" gin-and-vermouth. It's that tiny bit of "ice melt" that -- I think -- creates a difference . . .
J. Boissiere from France and a lot of real old timers swear by
G&D (Gambarelli and Devito) from California.
This is just one man's opinion, but I have a background as a very picky wine snob as my credential, if that's worth anything.
Fill a pint glass with high quality ice. Add 10 cl of gin, 2 cl of dry vermouth, and stir slowly about 30 times with the back end of a bar spoon. Fasten the bar strainer and let it rest as you get the martini glass out of your freezer and skewer two high quality cocktail onions (I forgot the brand but you can get them at whole foods) onto a plastic martini pick (bevmo sells good ones). Rinse the onions with water. Carefully strain the cocktail into the glass and carefully add the onions. The goal is to have no loose chips of ice and not to taint the cocktail with too much brine.
Favorite gins:
Old Raj Dry Gin - Expensive, but worth it. Best balance and lots of power for seasoned martini drinkers.
Plymouth - The classic martini gin. Subtle and sophisticated.
Junipero - Very juniper-heavy and punchy
Hendrick's - cucumbery, perfect for a martini on the patio in the summer heat
Beefeater - Best option you're likely to find at a normal bar, good dose of juniper
Bombay - More balanced option than Beefeater, but lower in quality
Tanqueray - Powerful, but low quality and rather undistinctive
Seagrams - More interesting than the above, but very low quality
Bombay Sapphire - totally wrong for a martini...kind of disgusting
Vermouth: I only use Noilly Prat. Martini & Rossi is not dry enough and will ruin a martini, even at a 5 to 1 ratio. Remember that vermouth is a wine. Buy the smallest bottles available and keep them in the fridge after opening or else they will oxidize and taste rather awful.
Why not dirty? Because it just ruins a martini for me. Mouthpuckering vinegar and salt are just not enjoyable, although they do a good job covering up bad liquor, so maybe that's an advantage if all you have is Bombay lying around.
Why no olives or lemon twists? Olives with pimiento are almost impossible to rinse the strong brine off of. Your last sip is always heavy with the brine flavor and to me, the last sip should be the best--not something you dread. Lemon twists interfere with the nose--literally all you can smell is lemon zest and for a wine drinker, it's a big turnoff when the nose and palate don't intersect. Also, the lemon oil on the rim just doesn't go well with the martini to me.
re: alanbarnes
Thanks. I'll definitely give it a shot.
There are a lot of posts here about sweet vermouth, so I'll give my manhattan spiel too, although I don't have as much experience with them. Here's what I've learned though.
Fill a pint glass with high quality ice. Add 10 cl of rye, 4 cl of sweet vermouth, and stir slowly about 30 times with the back end of a bar spoon. Fasten the bar strainer and let it rest as you get the martini glass out of your freezer and skewer two sweetened morello cherries (I get mine at TJ's) onto a plastic martini pick. Rinse the cherries with water. Carefully strain the cocktail into the glass and carefully add the cherries.
For the vermouth, I haven't tried a lot of them, but carpano antica formula is amazing--a lot better than Martini & Rossi. It's less bitter, more viscous, less sweet and more complex. A quality Manhattan more complex than a Martini and good for cold weather days.
The use of rye in Manhattans and Old-Fashioned Cocktails was widespread before prohibition, but Canadian whiskey and bourbon got mixed in afterwards due to better availability and lower costs. As far as type of whiskey, a rye Manhattan blows the other liquors out of the water with it's increased bite and cereal sweetness. I've been mixing manhattans with carpano antica and Wild Turkey Rye and it has an awesome finish that tastes a lot like roasted marshmallows. I have yet to try other high quality ryes like Sazerac, but Wild Turkey makes a five star cocktail for sure.
re: mjmmm
Thanks for the post. Manhattans are fun because of all the ways you can vary them with the ryes, vermouths and bitters.
You have to try Rittenhouse 100 proof rye. It is slightly more expensive now that it has gotten more popular (last year $14 a bottle!), but still one of the best values around. I haven't tried many other ryes, but Michter's for instance, was too much like bourbon--nice but lacking that sharp sour bite that makes rye so wonderful.
Carpano Antica is definitely the best, but give Martelletti a try. Wood flavors. While Vya dry vermouth is wonderful, I find their sweet vermouth too sweet, although the spicy flavors are nice. It works better in drinks other than Manhattans, IMO. Punt e Mes is another option when you want to ramp up the bitter aromatics.
I love changing up the bitters between Angostura and Regan's orange, sometimes combining them. My new favorite is Fee's Whiskey-barrel-aged Old Fashioned bitters, wonderful woodsy flavors.
For garnish, I actually prefer a lemon twist to any sort of cherry, although I haven't really sought out premium marinated cherries.
As for Martinis--my favorite is 2:1 Plymouth to Vya dry with a small dash of Regan's orange bitters (orange bitters are in the original recipe; careful with the Regan's though, the spice is strong), and I like a lemon twist garnish or cocktail onions (making it a Gibson). Sometimes I Gibsonize with a Vietnamese pickled leek, which has a chili in the jar with the leeks.
re: kenito799
Second the Rittenhouse 100 for manhattans. i like the Vya Sweet as well, but have been folling around with Lillet Rouge as a differnt approach and the Fee whiskey barrel aged bitters, and amarena cherries for the finish. On the Martinis, My preference is Plymouth Gin and Vya dry Vermouth 3-1 witha drop of Regan's orange bitters, stirred for 1 minute and served up with a twist or a tiny hot pickled tomato( made by a local farmer) for garnish.
I've tried a few vermouths and no luck yet. While I don't mind sweet vermouth in a manhattan, I dislike the dry in a martini. usual ratio is 4:1. I'll have to try some of these options as well.
re: Steve_K
I have no problem buying Caprano Antica Formula here in California.
re: zin1953
Really? I've heard it is hard to get in the states, took me about a month to get one in the UK
re: Steve_K
It's nearly always in stock at the upscale local grocery here in Sacramento. When it's not, Punt e Mes and/or Vya sweet are on the shelf.
re: alanbarnes
Carpano antica is also available in NYC (or mail order from NYC to certain states)
I'll agree with the (now aged) post by byrd - in choosing between what tends to be readily available to me (Martini & Rossi, Noilly Prat, and J. Boissiere) I prefer J. Boissiere. It's the only one of the three that I like on its own. Haven't tried the others mentioned, and will look for stuff like Vya and Carpano Antica
I keep going back to Noilly Prat, though I have strayed often over the years in search of something "better".
Glasses kept in the freezer. Gin and Vermouth both kept in my wine refrigerator. 1/3rd Vermouth, 2/3rd Gin.
*Which* gin varies depending on the season and my palate. A hot summer day begs for Hendricks with a slice of a cold fresh cucumber from our garden. In winter, I go for Bombay more often. Plymouth and Tanqueray and Junipero round out the ones I most commonly want to drink.
A drop of bitters or 2 on a cold winters night, perhaps.
Some may argue that this won't constitute a martini, but I honestly enjoy Lillet as a substitute for Vermouth.
re: fussycouple
I think Vya dry is veering toward Lillet, so Lillet makes sense. I will try it.
re: fussycouple
Yes! I definitely second using Lillet Blanc as a substitute for Vermouth. Delicious. I think of it as kind of a high-end vermouth, anyway. Everyone I've served it to has started using it in martinis. And, it seems to pair well with a small bit of citrus rind garnish, too.
I've tried Beefeater with Martini (Beefeater was too floral and Martini was wrong for a dry martini), Bombay Sapphire with Tribuno (Tribuno, I drank alone, it was so good), Plymouth with Cinzano and a Polish Potato vodka with Noilly Prat. I usually had some vermouth left over to compare. Never open for more than a week, always refrigerated. My answer to your question so far; Tribuno! It's cheap. Maybe too flavorful or colorful for most purists, so - 2nd place for me and my pocket; Noilly Prat. Worst; Cinzano and Martini.
re: tim irvine
Sounds like my next purchase. Have you tried Plymouth Gin? It has no overwhelming pine or floral going on, I found it to be my most agreeable gin yet for a martini.
re: bsdxlr8r
I really enjoy Plymouth (among others), and -- true -- I find it best in a Martini. In a G&T or in a Negroni, I want something a bit more "forceful."
re: tim irvine
re: tim irvine
Dolin Dry or Dolin Blanc? both are great in Martinis, IMO, but Dry seems to be a little more common. (I do Dry at 4:1 and Blanc at 5:1.)
My everyday Martini is Bombay Sapphire, but I do like Hendricks for the occasional premium Martini. At about the same price as Hendrick's, Junipero is my current favorite.
re: TVHilton
instead of the Dolin blanc for your martini/martinez, try Grand Poppy (very floral, like chrysanthemum tea, but slightly bitter/sweet like Lillet)
re: barleywino
Sounds intriguing. Thanks for the tip.
re: TVHilton
Cask in San Fran currently has some in stock


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The latest on Portis' relationship w/ Zorn
Clinton Portis' relationship with head coach Jim Zorn has been dissected ever since last October, when TV cameras caught some negative body language being exuded by the two during a disagreement on the sideline. Then in December, you'll recall, Portis sarcastically called Zorn a "genius" on the radio.
Well, both men answered questions about their relationship with the other today during media sessions after the first practice of the season. While it would be naive of us to expect either Portis or Zorn to air any grievance publicly, both said that the lines of communciation between them have improved. They agreed that is the key to fostering a healthy relationship.
Here's an excerpt from CP:
"I think we get along just fine. As grown men, you're always going to have differences. He's hte head coach, so the only thing I can do is listen and take what he tells me and try to use it positively. I thik we just had a couple run-ins that got out of hand last year. I think we're on the same page. We talked. What happened last year is over and down with. This year I'm sure there's going to be something that we don't agree on, but that don't mean I don't like him or I don't want him around or he don't want me around.
"We talked as men, and what we talked about is between us. It was just a respect thing for both of us to clear up amongst each other, and we did. Right now I think we're on the same page. It was just a lack of communication between the two of us. Now we communicate and everything is fine."
Does Portis regret the radio flap? In a word, no.
" I can't say I regret it. I think everything is a learning experience. Would I say it on the radio again? I doubt it. It's best to go to his office, knock on his door and go speak my mind in there. I think we could have avoided a lot of the media attention, but some of the things that I said I don't regret saying them because they was the truth. That's how I felt at that moment and I got it off of my chest. I think it's easier to go into his office and talk to him man-to-man."
From Zorn:
"I think we have a very good relationship, but it's because we've communicated. Even all the stuff, we had an incident—that's just all about trying to communicate, trying to be up front with each other, knowing how each other feels and things like that. I'm trying to anticipate some of those issues before they even rise up. So it's good, really good."
…Portis got into other details, such as his opinions on his proper workload and his praise for Zorn's willingness to let 4-year-plus veterans stay at their own homes during training camp. I'll have much more in tomorrow's paper.
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So yeah, basically, my assumption had been that I would make an incredible ginger shoot liqueur whose delicate flavor couldn't be found in stores, plunging them into a remarkably artistic venture for a film whose purpose was essentially to shill Chinese-made stuffed animals.
This is not what ended up happening.
Here is what the plant looked like:
The two long stalks with a leaf at the end, or "ginger" shoots, had been growing at a fantastic rate, thanks to its permanent home in a southern window sill and what I like to think of as The Magic Of Gowanus!TM. Ginger roots produce tall, edible shoots with edible leaves, and while not produced commercially since their flavor is much more mild than the root, I browsed through a number of culinary applications and felt fairly confident I could make an interesting drink. My googling also yielded ginger leaf images that looked like either of the following:
The leaves on mine didn't look quite the same as any of them, but considering the range of leave shapes I saw, I figured it was just a different variety.
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It tasted mad gross- bitter, not gingery at all. I became suspicious not unlike Donut when confronting bivalves:
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So I dug up the entire plant and examined the root. It looked like ginger. I washed it off, and cut into it, and took the very teeniest nibble. It was again super gross.
About five minutes later I called my nerd boyfriend to report on the disappointing ginger. It was at that point my mouth started burning and non-sensually tingling. I was all, "hey boo, my mouth is burning and non-sensually tingling right now and I'm starting to become suspicious that I just poisoned myself, you want to break this off?" And he's like, "look, I know It's The 90s and you're a modern woman who blazes into an office and incontestably wears shoulder pads better than me, a fact that doesn't make me jealous [ed- that is a lie], but you should probably call poison control."
At this point I was liberally rinsing my mouth out with water and guzzling milk and using it like a milk mouthwash which gets really gross don't picture it oh God you pictured it and now you can never unsee that. Meanwhile, he's asking me, "Heather- remember that plant we saw yesterday whose leaves you said resembled the ginger? What was that? I'm going to try to google it. Also- you should probably call poison control. Do you know the number? You don't have the number for poison control memorized? It's 1-800-222-1222." "...can you text it to me?" "Really?" "I don't have a really good memory." (Unless it's about who was and was not in the video for "Back That Ass Up," because I've literally gotten into a Best Friend Fight about the fact that LIL WAYNE WAS IN THAT VIDEO and I WAS RIGHT ALL ALONG.)
But before I called poison control, it hit me that I did remember what those leaves from yesterday were- they were calla lilies. And while I'm not in the habit of purchasing non-edible plants, last year Melissa wanted to do a brunch for her birthday and had made this purchase at the farmer's market, which I left in her care:
True story: a purchase Kailin has made is a product called "Weave Aid."
Having been distracted by what I'm going to assume was intercourse (as if that's more satisfying than indoor gardening LOLZ!), the calla lily died shortly thereafter and I threw the potting mix into a container where I kept such things and forgot about it because it was a dead plant and if I remembered every plant that has died in this household I would be constantly weighed down in my life with mental pictures of anthropomorphic chlorophyll crying or some shit and I already cry an unnecessary amount as it is.
But this undead son of a bitch had ceremoniously turned back up just like old jumpoffs texting, "Do You Ever Miss Me?" or "Have A Merry Christmas- I'm Sure You Will."
A quick Google search confirmed that calla lilies are poisonous. BLOWN, BLOWN, BLOWN. I dialed the number for poison control.
At this point my mouth was still super burning, but it wasn't quite as bad as a really hot pepper. Interestingly, it connected me to some sort of UCONN poison control, so I couldn't help but think of that wonderful scrunchie emblazoned with huskies that Jessi gave me one time, and also, where is that scrunchie? I could probably use it for washing my face, although I'd still need a headband to keep my bangs off my face, although I keep taking the headband back to my room with me, so it's never there in the bathroom when I need it, and although my apartment is small and I could technically walk back, I'm always like, "well, I'm here already" so I just unpleasantly get my bangs damp, and since the sink is really small, I basically get water all over the place which makes me think that sinks should really be designed for this kind of thing, and in fact, I believe they are, because this place I walked by on my way to work had those Mad Fancy sinks that look like bowls, and I'd like one, because a fancy sink means You've Made It, and that could help me Fake It Til I Make It, since I'm trying to practice being more confident, because Nancy Drew books taught me to treat my accomplishments in a humble and self-effacing manner even when you're clearly better at being a detective than local law enforcement and making lesbian friends named George (very progressive, Nancy Drew!), and not unlike how I tried to learn fashion from The Babysitter's Club books and put together what I thought was a Really Cool Claudia outfit in elementary school with orange lace leggings and was mocked because It Was The 90s and BSC is from the 80s, those 1950s values of feminine modesty that Carolyn Keene (WHO WAS A MAN, THAT NAME IS A PSEUDONYM AND I FOR ONE FEEL DUPED) proffered really only serve to inhibit women from achieving their whole potential. And also, doesn't UCONN have a really good ice cream place or something that somehow relates to their ag science program? I should go there the next time I'm home, I thought.
The poison control lady was very nice, even though she did not know where my scrunchie was. I told her what I'd eaten, the amount, and what I was doing to treat it, and she said that I was doing exactly the right thing. She said the burning sensation derived from the oxalic acid, which meant that it was kind of like I'd swallowed a thousand pieces of tiny glass. (But it's tiny glass! That's so cute. It is basically the cutest way to poison yourself.) Since I'd only eaten a very small amount, the only real side effect was the chance I'd have a slightly upset stomach because of all the adorable glass slicing up my insides, like a million Boos clawing me apart.
Do not let your roommate show this book to your boyfriend if you don't want to see a grown man contemplate his mortality because he becomes incredibly saddened by the thought that he "doesn't want Boo to ever die."
As it turns out, I didn't even get a stomach ache. Poison success! Which leads me to the last half of the title of this post: why I write.
I've had a lot of homesteading failures, but poisoning myself is kind of up there in terms of Embarrassing Moments. I can handle a nip slip (who hasn't seen them, at this point?) or any of your more Seventeen magazine style mortifications, but this made me feel like something everyone could use to mock how foolish I was for trying all of this homesteading stuff out. See what happens when you try? You poison yourself. I'm going to keep it casual and watch television programming and feel superior to you because I haven't poisoned myself. Also, you've really gotten fat lately. (I feel like in New York, negative self-talk tends to skew eating disordery, or is that just me?)
Ultimately, though, these kinds of mishaps are a huge part of why I write. One of the much discussed issues about aspirational lifestyle blogs, with their photographs that actually look nice and the portraits on an unsloppy life they paint, is that they serve as a mechanism for reinforcing feelings of inadequacy women have about themselves. The thinking is that Martha Stewart was bad enough- now, thanks to the democracy of the medium, there are actual real women sans lockdown cred living these serene lives of idyllic country DIY splendor (and are also better than you at being a mom, though I don't know why their ability to fuck without condoms OR pulling out is something that is societally rewarded?). And while every discerning reader obviously knows there is significant curation going on here, and that these women probably also make shitty dinners sometimes and make ugly crafts and throw up on themselves on the subway (is that just me?) and just don't mention it, the absence of visible fail on these blogs that purport (at least sort of) to be "realistic" can make the reader discouraged about their own abilities and life.
This skewing of perspective is something I'd like to remedy. I can't tell you how many recipes I fuck up a week, how many whole pineapples I drop on the floor after cutting the skin off so the gross floor debris gets all like encrusted on there and I'm like "fine, I'll just give that side to Donut" and he just leaves the piece sitting on the dog bed overnight, how often I feel like an abysmal failure at all I undertake...but the fact is, that's just what happens when you try. Sometimes you'll accomplish fantastic things, and sometimes you're going to just sit on the floor crying over yet another broken Grimace glass. I still think, however, that you'll accomplish much more than if you never tried at all.
I'd like people to read this blog and think that if I can do it, they can do it. Because (to change tenses) you probably can. There are couple things I'd like to think I'm naturally good at, (pretty much all of which have no use in our modern economy, like reading French and accurately recalling all the lyrics to "How Many Licks") but gardening and cooking and any of the various homesteading skills that involve spacial relations are not among them. This means that I'm fairly confident that most people reading this can do what I'm doing, and probably better and more quickly than me, even. It just takes feeling comfortable enough to take risks and fuck up. And hopefully, me being a human disaster and still doing this will encourage you enough to try projects of your own. DARE TO DREAM 2012?
Trying. A half hour later, I would finish skiing from "the top of the mountain" by attractively careening into a fence situated in a patch of mud.


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Howdy everyone, hope you are cool, wherever you are. We are going to hit about 97 today, and that is HOT in my opinion. LOL. So I am trying to stay cool indoors....sewing of course, what else ;)
Here is my Lone star medallion (I wish I would of changed my yellow and pink around, so the yellow doesn't blend into the swirls so much...sigh~)
And here is Pat's pretty medallion. She is using scraps leftover from her bedroom make over, which you can go here to read about.
Please feel free to send me pictures of your medallions!
I've also started a flikr group for us.
Lone star quilt along group
I hope that works. You should all be able to join and upload photos to it. Or start a discussion/etc. I've never done this before, so if there is something not right, please let me know.
Have a great day!
PS, don't forget to drop me a comment and leave me your name, if you're a wantobe quilter! LOTS of prizes you could win over at the Stash, come August.
Friday, July 29, 2011
A few medallions
2 comments:
- Stray Stitches said...
Your star is very feminine. I think the print in the middle is just perfect :)
- July 29, 2011 at 1:07 PM
i like the way the colors go also, i think the pink and yellow work well where they are, very delicate.
- July 29, 2011 at 10:06 PM
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The Real Monterey Seminar
Hello gentle readers, the new date of the Monterey seminar is November 10th at Yosokan Dojo. 2 hours in the morning, and 2 hours in the afternoon. Only 24 spaces are available, so if you're in the Bay area, definitely reserve your spot now! Some are even making the trip from afar: Rick and TJ will be road tripping with me from Bend, Big Al will be coming up from San Diego, and Jeff Prough will be flying out from the East Coast. So if you're local, you're lucky. Pre-registration is required, so download the registration form here and send it in ASAP.


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Spring Global Mail provide international mail, parcel and return services to businesses.
We were formed in 2001 and in our 12 years of existence we have grown out to be the largest independent mail provider in the market and proudly handle accounts for renowned organisations.
Our Corporate Head Office is located in Diemen (greater Amsterdam area) in the Netherlands and we have 15 offices worldwide. Our focus areas are E-commerce, Direct Marketing and Reverse Logistics.
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To be recognised as the most reliable partner in the provision of global mail, parcel and return solutions.
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Through mail, parcels and returns we connect our customers to their customers around the world. Our people perform a vital role in global transactions and trade. We have the responsibility to our customers, to get their mail delivered when we say it will be delivered. We will achieve this through meeting customers needs, performing to specification in everything we do, and adopting a quality approach. These actions will differentiate us from our competitors, deliver sustainable profit and increase value for our stakeholders.


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The pulse of the site. The blog traces all the events which happen around this place. Whenever something changes - new article on how to become more sociable person appears or an old article about overcoming social anxiety has been revised - the blog is the first to announce it.
How to say goodbye to friends when moving.
The 4th article of the Getting a Social Life From Scratch Series. Let's talk how prioritizing can help you get a social life.
Continue reading "Making Your Social Life Your Number One Priority"
After quite a long break the new article is out. This one tells how to deepen relationships by being more alive.
Continue reading "Making Friends: It's All About Your Personality and Emotions"
Step-by-step guide on how you can become a member of a group of friends who go out a lot.
Continue reading "How You Can Join A Group Of Folks Who Always Go Out"
In this article I'm sharing what initial steps you should take on the path to getting a social life.
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Many visitors to Flagstaff immediately notice the peaks and then Mount Elden. Few know that just below Mount Elden is where the first white settlers to the region built their home.
In 1875 John Elden arrived back in Flagstaff with his new bride from California. John had visited the Flagstaff area in 1872 on his way to California and decided that it would make a great place for he and his family to begin their new lives.
The Eldens built a cabin near what is now called Elden Springs. There they had three children: Helena, Eloise Felicia, and John. Elden was a sheep herder and raised 60 head of sheep and a few cattle that used up the majority of the springs output at the time. One day in 1887 while John Elden was away, a stranger later identified as Bob Roberts, arrived with a herd of mules.
The Eldens' asked the man to take his mules to a different spring where there was abundant water, for Elden Spring never had a large output of water, usually just enough for the family and their small sheep herd. As Bob Roberts was leaving, he swung around and fired a single shot killing the Eldens' only son, John, who was just six years old. Soon after the death, the Elden family left the area and returned to California. The cabin is no longer standing, but the grave of little John Elden is still visited by local hikers.
The grave is quiet and peaceful and is located at the base of the mountain. It has a handmade cross made by locals in the 1960's. The spring stills yields a trickle of water, and if you look closely enough you can see evidence of the cabin that once housed this pioneer family.
This geocache will give you the ability to see these three locations. The Elden Cabin site, the grave of John Elden, and the area where Elden Spring is located.
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Just to be clear, "Cop-in-a-Box" is not an Ice-T fantasy song. It's a nationally recognized computer system that allows investigators to break through firewalls to get to those who prey on children online.And it's a system CHiPs star Erik Estrada is scheduled to present to the Buena Park Police Depa ... More >>
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Netflix whisks DreamWorks deal from under HBO's nose
Troubled US streaming service Netflix has bagged a deal to start piping DreamWorks Animation movies to punters. The studio's contract with US television channel HBO expires the end of 2013, but according to the FT, the film company's new agreement with Netflix will allow the streaming service to show some of DreamWorks' films …
Troubled NO.. Embattled YES
If you can increase your price by 60% and only lose 4% of your subscribers, it is the right business move. How is that enough to describe NETFLIX as troubled.
I suspect that this is the reason the CEO apologized but stated that the changes will remain in place.
Though I do not like rate increases - I am very tired of the too-often-used and inaccurate (due to incomplete) mantra that "netflix raised their prices by 60%".
No, only for the worst-case-scenario, did the rate go up that much. What is the % of users it affected?
We started Netflix years ago, at $16.99/mo for 3-at-a time. It crept up to $20.99, but added streaming during those years.
Now, it raised to $24.99 - a 19% increase. This is the plan most people are on, from various articles.
However, I can drop streaming... and be right back to $16.99 for... 3-at-a-time. Hmmm - sounds like the exact same price as I was paying in 2005!
I just lament the name change. Kvakster or whatever.
Not THAT BIG a deal for me.
I just tweaked my Netflix account to DVD only. Not interested in using two sites which is Netflix's direction for streaming and DVD rental. I CAN get other content via the web and Over the Air programming. I canceled my Cable TV subscription over a year ago and haven't looked back. Just kept the cable internet and I'm more than satisfied with entertainment selection and saving big $$$. Cable and Netflix priced them-selves out of my market.
...now a company that I'm angry at can stream movies from a studio that thinks vapid pop culture references are a good replacement for actual humor.
At this point, I'm not sure who I detest more - Dreamworks for producing shit-on-shingles CG, or Pixar for making brilliantly-executed movies... and then saturation-bombing marketing so intense that it's nigh-on impossible (due to gifts etc) for a parent to avoid having his toddler turn into a walking billboard.
On the bright side, as a Kwik-mart - err, Kwikster... Kwixter? Kuikztr Quitster? Hell, I can never remember - customer, I won't be subsidizing the fees Netflix will pay to open the spigot on the Dreamworks drivel pipe.
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$45 registration fee, price per project varies
Get your holiday shopping done early! You pick the gifts you'd like to make and how many you want to complete in the 2.5 hours. Each project is priced individually starting at $8 for a pendant and up to $60 for a 9" dish. Learn how to cut, stack and layer glass in unique patterns and realistic designs. You will have lots of projects to choose from to meet your $45 minimum. We will add up your gifts at the end and you can check them off your shopping list!
Instructors: Staff
Prerequisite: Age 7 and up, (7 - 12 yrs. with adult) No experience necessary.
Minimum: 3 students
$85 for Members
$125 for Non-members
In the first week of this class you will learn traditional lampworking techniques to create star and simple crescent moon cane from COE 104 glass. In the second class you will nip the cane into murrini for use in creating the fused glass pendant. This class will introduce you to basic kiln fusing techniques as you combine flamework and fused glass skills to create two beautiful galaxy pendants. Two bails are included to finish your two pendants so they will ready to hang on a necklace.
Instructor: Dan Kirk
Prerequisite: Age 12 and up, no experience necessary.
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Students will create a variety of holiday ornaments while learning basic kiln-fusing skills and techniques including glass cutting, use of glass grinder and saw. You will add inclusions of mica, bronze and copper. Work with different kinds of glass such as dichroic, iridized, transparent, opaque, stringer, frit and confetti to design and uniquely create holiday themed glass art.
Instructor: Linda Kekic
Prerequisite: Age 13 and up, no experience necessary.
Maximum: 10 students
$105 for Member
$135 for Non-member
Here's a unique gift or treat for yourself — create a candle screen you will treasure for years. We will review basic fusing and cutting techniques, then learn now to use special glass paints and bubble paints. Frit and vitrograph stringers will also be available. All supplies are included.
Instructor: Sally Pritko
Prerequisite: Age 14 and up, Beginning glass cutting skills required.
Maximum: 6 students
$120 members
$150 non-members
Create 4 beautiful sparkling dichroic pendants. Your assembled artwork will be fired in a kiln and finished with bails to make them ready-to-wear when you pick them up 10 days following your class. These pendants have a 3-dimensional metallic look. You will learn how to cut glass, use resist stickers and etching cream. There will be several design choices including a dragonfly, butterfly, flowers and leaves. Come have fun and make unique pieces of art for yourself or gifts for others.
Prerequisite: Age 12 and up, no experience necessary
Maximum: 6 students
Instructor: Lori Gavan
Prerequisite: Ages 6 -11, with parent or grandparent. No experience necessary.
Maximum: 12 students
$45 for Members
$55 for Non-members
Together you will create one 6" x 9" panel
$45 for Members
$65 for Non-members
Together you will create one 9" x 9" dish.
$25 for Members
$35 for Non-members
Each registered participant will create 2 fish magnets.
Prerequisite: Ages 9 and Up, no experience necessary.
Maximum: 12 students
$35 for Members
$45 for Non-members
Create a self-portrait 6"x 4" panel.
$45 for Members
$65 for Non-members
Create a 9" flowered bowl.
$35 for members
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Create a 3" x 5" night light.
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Experiment with the art of kiln fusing and stained glass techniques while learning the basics of both glass mediums. You have a choice of two projects, a beautiful glass box or elaborate sun catcher. The first week you will learn about kiln fusing tools, how to cut, stack and layer glass, frit and confetti to make the center for your project. The last two weeks you will be introduced to the copper foil method of stained glass as you complete a 6"x4"x2" box and attach the fused art or choose to create an elaborate sun catcher.
Instructor: Peggy Baxter
Prerequisite: Age 12 and up, no experience necessary.
Maximum: 6 students
$90 for Members
$110 for Non-Members
Learn the basics of fused glass with frit, stringer and confetti to design 4 glass tiles for accents. Sizes will vary - totaling a 12" square. Bring design ideas, color samples and photos of your kitchen or bath.
Prerequisite: no experience necessary.
Maximum: 8 students
$55 for Members
$75 for Non-members
Create a colorful 6" fused glass tile to insert into one 8 3/4" black metal frame to hang on the wall. You'll learn how to cut glass and discover creative ways to incorporate stringer, confetti and frit into your project. This will make a perfect decoration for your home or a fun personalized gift. The frame has 4 hooks for keys or jewelry.
Prerequisite: Age 16 and up, no experience necessary.
Maximum: 8 students
$80 for Members
$90 for Non-members
Create one-of-a-kind, colorful, round glass drawer pulls and knobs. Students will use a variety of 90 COE glass elements including frit, stringer, chips and shards to fill small molds that will be kiln fired. The resulting outcome is four wonderfully individual additions to your home décor. The second class will be spent learning the proper techniques for cold working and adding finishing hardware to your knobs.
Instructor: Michael Fortin
Prerequisite: Age 14 and up, no experience necessary.
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Written by D.F. Karppi Friday, 20 November 2009 00:00
Gregory Adami called to identify the Nov. 12 mystery picture. He said, "The mystery picture, I'm pretty sure, it the Town of Oyster Bay Centre Island Beach – overlooking the harbor and to the left is Centre Island."
He is correct!
Billy Minicozzi too said, "It is a man on Centre Island beach."
FYI: the photo was taken during the Red Cross Swim-A-Cross. If it is not on your list of things to do, give it your consideration for next year. It is a challenging and exciting event and does a great deal of good for the Nassau County community. The Red Cross is there when you need them!
Our firemen are there too, when needed. They enjoyed a day of celebration on Sunday, Nov. 15 as the new Atlantic Steamer water rescue boat house was officially opened. Oyster Bay is lucky to have two fire houses, the Atlantic Steamer Fire Department and the Oyster Bay Fire Company #1, that together make up one entity that works together to serve the community. That of course, is no mystery! [Full coverage of the event will be in next week's edition of the Enterprise Pilot.]


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BBA certifies ACO StormBrixx meets industry standards
ACO's market leading StormBrixx stormwater management system has been awarded BBA certification, a product approval widely recognised across the construction industry. The certification will provide reassurance to industry that the product is 'fit for purpose', and that Stormbrixx is a credible choice for surface water infiltration and storage.
ACO Team helps exceed expectations for cancer charity
ACO has taken part in this year's Keyline Charity Rally, and helped raise a staggering £107,000 for the event's charity - Prostate Cancer UK. Thanks to everyone's hard work and determination, the original target of £100,000 was surpassed.
ACO Team 'Ain't getting on no plane' for charity rally
For a fourth consecutive year, ACO Water Management are proud to announce their involvement with the K-TEAM Rally – Mission Hamburg, in support of the 'The Prostate Cancer UK Charity'.
ACO on Air featuring at Base London and Runways UK
ACO on Air will be attending this year's Base London and Runways UK events, gaining access to all the key speakers and contributors to film their opinions and reactions to the main discussion points of the day. The video content created will be freely available over the next few weeks, as part of ACO's knowledge share initiative.
ACO on AIR to capture views of ACE delegates
At this year's ACE Annual Conference and Engineering Excellence Awards Gala Dinner, ACO's recording studio – ACO on Air - will be interviewing key speakers fresh from their talks to gather realistic views to create videos to distribute to a wider audience, truly extending the reach of what promises to be a fascinating day.
ACO is first in with BIM
ACO Technologies is the first surface water management manufacturer to launch a BIM offering targeting civils and infrastructure projects. Recognising a growing desire within the sector to gain the same advantages BIM offers construction projects, the BIM offering will cover products manufactured by both ACO Technologies' brands – ACO Water Management and ACO Building Drainage.
ACO taking part in this year's Water Industry Game Fishing Championships
This year's 35th annual Water Industry Game Fishing Championships (WIGFiC) will see, for the first time, anglers from ACO Water Management, a sponsor of the championships, take part in the section competition.
ACO launches simple yet versatile channel drainage system
ACO has launched a highly effective alternative to the traditional two-part channel and grating system – the MultiDrain Monoblock PD100D. Part of the MultiDrain family, the one-piece system removes any risks associated with dislodged or stolen gratings, thanks to its anti-theft design, as well as being extremely robust, easy to maintain and low cost.
Aesthetically pleasing drainage outfall from ACO
ACO Water Management has launched a natural look SuDS Swale Inlet for drainage outfall connections discharging into shallow vegetated channels or SuDS features. Offering a non-intrusive aesthetic, it is also easy to maintain, due to its exceptional durability.
ACO sponsors Future Cities at Ecobuild 2014
As a major supporter of Ecobuild, ACO had a significant presence at this year's show, playing host to visitors at its main stand and a separate stand within the Building Information & BIM Zone. But it was ACO's involvement at the heart of the Future Cities Zone that really created a buzz.
Flood resilience – are we making a difference?
Recent headlines have documented the effects of the latest UK flooding. While it is vital to keep a focus on the causes and possible cures for flooding it is also important to remember the impact it has on people and their communities.
Carbon Trust Certification awarded to ACO
ACO Technologies has been awarded 'The Carbon Trust Certification', a mark of excellence in recognition of measuring, managing and reducing carbon emissions on a company-wide scale.
Evening meeting on National Standards for SuDS
On the 24th April, the CIWEM Central South Branch is holding its AGM. The evening, to be held at the HR Wallingford from 5.30pm, includes presentations on what to expect from the upcoming National Standards for SuDS and the new SABs (SuDS Approving Body) from key thought leaders in this field including our Research Director, Martin Fairley.
ACO Q-Brake Vortex and Q-Plate: High Performing Flow Control Solutions Designed to Lower Project Costs
ACO can now regulate any surface water flow before discharge into water course or sewer networks with its extended range of easy to install Q-Brake Vortex Flow control and Q-Plate orifice plate systems.
ACO shortlisted as a finalist for 2013 Sustainability Leaders Awards
ACO is delighted to announce that ACO StormBrixx has been shortlisted for a Sustainability Leaders Award in the Sustainability Innovation: Systems & Software category.
Better Corrosion Protection from ACO ATec Coating
The new ACO ATec grating coating gives up to 10 times longer protection against corrosion than standard water based surface coatings. Ideal for demanding environments which require sustained, enhanced aesthetics, the coating gives a high performance finish to the Heelguard range of ductile iron gratings which are available for ACO MultiDrain MD and MultiDrain PPD drainage channels.
Together with The Building Centre "We Made 2012"
The Building Centre's latest exhibition takes a look at the 2012 Olympic Games one year on as it remembers the various challenges and accomplishments of staging a monumentally successful event in our capital, as well as looking towards its legacy for Britain.
The Construction Products Regulation is obligatory from July 2013
From the 1st July 2013, all construction products covered by a harmonised European standard are required to have a Declaration of Performance (DoP) and to be CE Marked under the new Construction Products Regulation (CPR). Products covered by the CPR that do not comply will not be able to be legally sold in the UK or the rest of the EEA. ACO products that fall within the CPR are fully compliant.
ACO ready for 'Rock n Roll' in the 2013 Jukebox Rally
For the third year running ACO are pleased to announce their involvement with The Prostate Cancer Charity and the Jukebox Rally.
ACO StormBrixx – A Great Success
Since the launch of the ACO StormBrixx geocellular stormwater management system in 2012, this innovative product has experienced great success. In October 2012, its clever design was affirmed as it won the prestigious British Construction Industry (BCI) Awards for Product Design Innovation.
ACO provides drainage solutions to state-of-the-art Olympics 2012 venues
In total ACO supplied in excess of 30,000m of channel drainage into diverse and sometimes complex applications supported by its in depth expertise to various Olympic build projects.
ACO: the proud winners of the sustainable "green stand" competition!
We are thrilled to announce that last night ACO were named winners of the over 100m2 UK Green Building Council Sustainable Stand Award at this year's Ecobuild.
ACO speaker announced for SBWWI SuDs Seminar
Martin Fairley, Research Director at ACO Technologies, will be presenting at the SBWWI 'SUDS – Time to come clean' seminar.
ACO launch competition at Ecobuild 2013 - London's Lost Rivers
Did you have any idea that the city of London is built on top of a series of rivers and streams? Didn't think so! Can you name all the rivers in London?
ACO shortlisted as a finalist for 2013 Environment and Energy Awards
ACO StormBrixx has once again been shortlisted for an award – this time for the highly prestigious Energy and Environment Awards in the category for Innovative Water Product/Service.
ACO StormBrixx recognised by Construction Products Association in their Innovation & Achievement Publication
The Construction Products Association represents the UK's manufacturers and suppliers of construction products, components and fittings. The innovative design of the ACO StormBrixx geocellular stormwater management system has led to its selection for inclusion in the organisation's Innovation & Achievement (CPIA) 2012/13 publication.
ACO Water Management wins the coveted British Construction Industry Award 2012
The British Construction Industry Awards 2012, honoured ACO Water Management with an award for Product Design Innovation, at their 25th anniversary event held at the Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane on 10th October 2012.


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The University of Minnesota School of Journalism & Mass Communication hosts the 2011 Murrow Fellows, a group of international journalists here as part of the U.S. Department of State's Edward R. Murrow Program for Journalists.
The University of Minnesota has been part of the Murrow Program since its inception in 2006. As part of the program, more than 150 journalists from 105 countries visit the United States. They start their trip in Washington, D.C., break off into smaller groups around the United States and then reconvene in New York City.
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Also known as: Ethylene dichloride, 1,2-Ethylene dichloride,
Freon 150, 1,2-DCA
Chemical reference number (CAS): 107-06-2
1,2-DCA is a thick, colorless liquid which has a pleasant odor and sweet taste. It also
evaporates quickly. Its used to make vinyl chloride and as a solvent to remove
grease and glue. In the home, 1,2-DCA can be found in some cleaning solvents, pesticides,
glues, varnishes, and strippers. 1,2-DCA has been found in groundwater and soil near
landfills and industries using large chemical quantities.
When 1,2-DCA enters the environment, it can seep into the soil or evaporate into the
air. It eventually may reach groundwater and contaminate local drinking water supplies.
Most environmental exposure to 1,2-DCA occur as a result of improper disposal.
Drinking/Eating: People can be exposed to 1,2-DCA when they drink
contaminated water. Garden plants do not take up 1,2-DCA when grown in contaminated soil.
Touching: 1,2-DCA can pass through the skin. People can be exposed to
1,2-DCA when they touch contaminated soil, the chemical itself, or bathe in contaminated
Breathing: People can inhale 1,2-DCA when working with products
containing the chemical. If their water supply is contaminated, people may inhale the
chemicals when they bathe or cook with the water.
Water: The state and federal drinking water standards for 1,2-DCA are
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more than 5 ppb of 1,2-DCA. If levels of 1,2-DCA are very high in your water, you may also
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public health agency for more information specific to your situation.
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1,2-DCA allowed in the air of homes. However, the Wisconsin Department of
Natural Resources (DNR) has set a residential indoor air action level for
1,2-DCA at 0.23 parts per billion by volume (ppbv). The action level is
considered to be protective of public health. Breathing 1,2-DCA for a
lifetime at 0.23 ppbv is very unlikely to be harmful to people. If 1,2-DCA
concentrations in air are above the action level, we recommend taking an
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Health effects of concern after several years of exposure to 1,2-DCA include:
Cancer: Animal studies have shown 1,2-DCA causes stomach, lung,
breast, and other types of cancer. 1,2-DCA may also cause cancer in humans.
Reproductive Effects: Animal studies suggest that 1,2-DCA probably
doesnt cause birth defects or miscarriages.
Organ Systems: Repeated exposure to 1,2-DCA can cause liver damage,
kidney damage, lung injury, loss of appetite, dizziness and nervous system problems.
In general, chemicals affect the same organ systems in all people who are exposed. A
person's reaction depends on several things, including individual health, heredity,
previous exposure to chemicals including medicines, and personal habits such as smoking or
It is also important to consider the length of exposure to the chemical; the amount of
chemical exposure; and whether the chemical was inhaled, touched, or eaten.
Testing can be done to find out whether people have been exposed to 1,2-DCA within the
last 24 hours. These tests require special equipment, and the results may not predict what
kinds of health effects will follow.
Medical tests of blood chemistry, kidney function, and liver function may be helpful in
determining damage and establishing a baseline for later comparison.
Seek medical advice if you have any symptoms that you think may be related to chemical
(P-44346 Revised 05/2012)
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It's Lizzie Anne Design Team challenge day! This month we're doing a color challenge based on a pretty home decor photo I found that uses lots of Springtime colors.
Here's the photo the color challenge was based on. I pulled most my inspiration from the nature prints on the wall. :)
Here's my card...
Visit the Lizzie Anne Blog today to see more challenge samples from the rest of the team!
Saturday, May 14, 2011
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7 comments:
- joslyn said...
cute! great card.
- May 14, 2011 at 7:49 AM
- Pam Hornschu said...
Great layering of elements! Love those stacked buttons and the stitched petals.
- May 14, 2011 at 8:22 AM
- Rose Ann said...
Your stitched flower is so pretty, Tricia...and I love the big buttons too!! Love this!!
- May 14, 2011 at 2:15 PM
- Kendra said...
how cool! I love all the elements on this card! Great stuff!
- May 15, 2011 at 4:10 AM
- Deb said...
Love how you layered everything, even the buttons! This was such a fun challenge, a great photo choice for inspiration! Thanks!
- May 15, 2011 at 4:55 AM
- anya said...
Very pretty, Tricia! I love the stitched flower and all the layers!
- May 16, 2011 at 6:12 AM
- Tiffany said...
Super sweet, love the pastel colors and your row of buttons!
- May 16, 2011 at 10:33 AM
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Telecommunications company Alcatel-Lucent has expanded its mobile backhaul portfolio to meet the challenges of small cells.
Alcatel-Lucent said that small cells are compact-base stations that increase wireless capacity and coverage, where it is needed in busy public locations and highly populated areas.
The expanded portfolio will use the company's Internet protocol (IP)/multiprotocol label switching (MPLS) capabilities to offer an approach for supporting backhaul, whether it is delivered over optical fiber, copper or microwave.
Alcatel-Lucent said that new variants of its 7705 Service Aggregation Router (SAR) family will offer a flexibility to support any mobile service (3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi) over any backhaul access, using any networking topology.
The new 7705 SAR offerings provide a service layer for efficient OAM (operations, administration and management), while advanced timing/synchronization, flexible powering options, and auto-discovery and provisioning capabilities offer a common approach to small cell backhaul deployment.
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