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Regional Strategy on an Integrated Approach to the Prevention and Control of Chronic Diseases Including Diet, Physical Activity, and Health Chronic diseases are the major cause of death in all the countries of the Americas. This strategy was created to deal with this new epidemic: It Strategy is comprehensive, requiring a combination of interventions for the population and individuals. It is integrated, spanning prevention and control strategies focusing on the major chronic diseases and cross-cutting risk factors (especially diet, physical activity, tobacco, and alcohol). Finally, it is intersectoral, because most of the major determinants of the chronic-disease burden lie outside the health sector. This page offers an executive summary and access to the full text in PAHO publication format, as well as related initiatives.(4/Sep/2008) In English (6.92k) (1669.81k) en español (7.68k) (1662.37k) en Français (754.25k) em Português (625.47k)
PAHO Plan of Action for Cancer Prevention and Control: Cancer Stakeholders Meeting (Washington, DC, 11-12 June 2008) The purpose of this meeting was to discuss an action plan for cancer prevention and control for LAC, with representatives from governments, cancer institutions, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), professional associations, and PAHO/WHO. This page contains a summary of the meeting with agenda and list of participants plus 4 fact sheets.(12/Jun/2008) In English (11.77k) en español (13.18k)
Health Surveillance and Disease Prevention and Control at PAHO This page describes the PAHO Technical Area for Health Surveillance and Disease Prevention and Control(HSD), its mission and objectives, what it does in terms of projects and activities. It contains links to the four technical groups and the Pan American Center under its umbrella. Note: Prior to June 2006, the Area was named Disease Prevention and Control.(3/Jun/2008) In English (5.65k) en español (6.44k)
Chronic Diseases: PAHO Activities This page describes the mission, priority areas and activities related to chronic diseases: not only cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes but also risk-factor surveillance and integrated risk-factor and disease management (diet and physical activity, etc.).(3/Jun/2008) In English (4.2k) en español (4.67k)
Annual Meeting of the CARMEN Observatory on Chronic Noncommunicable Disease Policy: Mobilizing for Action (Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 12-13 May 2008) PAHO and the Public Health Agency of Canada have been collaborating for a number of years in the CARMEN Policy Observatory for Chronic Noncommunicable Diseases (CNCDs). In addition to the latest meeting proceedings, this site provides access to the documentation for this year plus other resources, in all four PAHO official languages.(13/May/2008) In English PHAC en español PHAC en Français ASPC em Português PHAC
Caribbean Private Sector Response to Chronic Diseases (Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, 8-9 May 2008) The objective of this meeting was to mobilize the Caribbean private sector to take a more active role in the reduction of chronic noncommunicable diseases by implementing measures to reduce the risk of these diseases affecting its own employees as well as the wider community, as well as supporting a Caribbean Wellness Day. This page offers a downloadable CD-ROM with all documentation and presentations. (9/May/2008) In English (9.01k) en español (11.21k)
Promoting Physical Activity in the Caribbean (Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, 6-7 May 2008) This training course was held to educate participants in the value of physical activity in promoting health, with real-life examples of built environments, public spaces, and urban planning that promote walking, biking, and use of public transportation. The online presentations contain the latest data on obesity and hundreds of photos that speak for themselves and prove how these concepts have been applied effectively, with arguments as to their validity that refute common myths as to why it can't be done. This page offers all training materials.(7/May/2008) In English (7.73k) en español (9.9k)
Workshop: Surveillance of Chronic Noncommunicable Diseases (CNCDs) in the Southern Cone (Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 2325 April 2008) The MERCOSUR countries are working with PAHO and Simon Fraser University in Vancouver to strengthen their CNCD surveillance systems. They now have an excellent opportunity to push for this at the MERCOSUR Ministers of Health Meeting in November. The purpose of this workshop was to coordinate efforts towards this end.(28/Apr/2008) In English (6.01k) (220.82k) en español (6.1k) (212.59k)
Dominica's National Chronic Noncommunicable Diseases Summit (14 December 2007) Three months after the CARICOM Heads of Government NCD Summit in Port-of-Spain on 15 September 2007, Dominica held a National CNCD Summit. The meeting was attended by the President, Prime Minister, cabinet, and civil society, including the private sector, NGOs, and the media. This page contains a summary and the report.(14/Dec/2007) In English (3.39k) en español (3.72k)
CARMEN Network Biennial Meeting: Sharing, Learning, Imagining, Planning and Partnering to Implement the Chronic Disease Regional Strategy within the CARMEN Network (Nassau, Bahamas, 48 November 2007) This page contains the materials and eventual output from the Biennial Meeting for the CARMEN Network for the integrated prevention and management of chronic noncommunicable diseases and their risk factors in the Americas. The meeting will include a variety of presentation from four main areas: policy and advocacy, surveillance and research, health promotion and disease prevention, and integrated disease and risk-factor management. This page contains all meeting materials, including the final report.(15/Oct/2007) In English (10.18k) en español (11.37k)
Capacity-Building in Prevention and Control of Chronic Noncommunicable Diseases: NCD Focal Points Meeting (Panama City, Panama, 1012 October 2007) This page provides complete orientation on what PAHO is currently doing in the area of chronic noncommunicable disease prevention and control: While the Noncommunicable Disease Unit plays a main role role in implementing the Regional Strategy on diet, physical activity, and health, it is a shared responsibility among all staff working in chronic disease prevention and control across several PAHO Units and Areas, Country Offices, and Centers. This meeting provided an opportunity for professional briefing, updating, and agreement for all involved personnel throughout the Organization. This page provides all meeting materials and presentations and gives a thorough overview of the current situation, strategic direction, and planned activities. (12/Oct/2007) In English (15.86k) en español (17.43k)
CSP27.R10: Regional Policy and Strategy for Ensuring Quality of Health Care, Including Patient Safety This resolution from the 27th Pan American Sanitary Conference in 2007 sets forth the PAHO mandate for providing effective, safe, efficient, accessible, appropriate, and satisfactory care for users, recognizing that policies are needed in the health sector that will impact the health care continuum, foster citizen involvement, and promote a culture of quality and safety in health care institution.(3/Oct/2007) In English CSP27.R10 en español CSP27.R10 en Français CSP27.R10 em Português CSP27.R10
Guidelines for International Breast Health and Cancer Control PAHO is pleased to support the publication of theseGuidelines for International Breast Health and Cancer Control from the Breast Health Global Initiative, contained in the January-February 2006 edition of The Breast Journal. This effort culminates more than two years of revision by many dedicated health-care professionals and others around the world. These are the only comprehensive consensus guidelines specifically addressing issues surrounding the implementation of any complete set of control measures for a specific cancer type in limited-resource countries.(26/Jul/2007) In English (11.32k) BHGI en español (16.92k) BHGI
National Consultation: Strategies for a National Action Plan on Integrated Management and Epidemiological Surveillance of Chronic Diseases (Managua, Nicaragua, 2 July 2007) The purpose of this meeting was to establish a National Action Plan as well as a National Operational Plan for the execution of the lines of action of the Regional Strategy on an Integrated Approach to Chronic Diseases in Nicaragua. This page offers a summary, the agenda, and the seven PowerPoint presentations made at the meeting. (2/Jul/2007) In English (5.77k) en español (5.66k)
WHA60.25: Integrating Gender Analysis and Actions into the Work of WHO: Draft Strategy This resolution from the 60th World Health Assembly in 2007 sets forth the WHO mandate to analyze the data and act in ensuring and integrating gender equality into all health-related areas and all levels of health-care delivery and services for women and girls of all ages.(23/May/2007) In English WHA60.25 en español WHA60.25 en Français WHA60.25
CARMEN Management Committee Workshop Report (Toronto, 15-16 March 2007) The purpose of this meeting was to review progress to date and to discuss how a strengthened CARMEN initiatiive can support implementation of the PAHO Regional Strategy. Specific objectives included: (1) To report on progress to date; (2) To review the revised draft Terms of Reference; (3) To discuss future directions by reviewing the draft country profile tool, sharing information about supplementary tools, identifying possibilities for further development and piloting of tools and projects, as well as potential actions in support of the Regional Strategy and other actions to support an integrated approach to chronic disease; and (4) To begin planning for the next CARMEN Biennial Meeting (November 2007). (16/Mar/2007) In English (384.98k)
Subregional Meeting of Representatives and Center Directors from Central America, the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Haiti, Mexico, and the US-Mexican Border Field Office (Belize City, 1216 February 2007) This consultation follows up on the one held in Panama in November 2007 on the implementation of the Estrategia regional y Plan de acción para un enfoque integrado sobre la prevención y el control de las enfermedades crónicas, incluyendo el régimen alimentario, la actividad física y la salud in Central America and the Spanish-speaking Caribbean. This page contains a summary of the consultation, a PowerPoint presentation on the Regional Strategy as it relates to Central America, and the results of the Panama meeting.(16/Feb/2007) In English (4.41k) en español (4.84k)
Stop the Global Epidemic of Chronic Disease: A Practical Guide to Successful Advocacy Effective advocacy is needed to convince decision-makers that chronic diseases and health promotion merit increased investment at the national and local level, and that decisive action carries substantial, cost-effective benefits. 36 million lives can be saved over the next 10 years, which in turn will lead to substantial economic benefits to countries. This guide will help teach interested persons how to advocate more effectively.(31/Dec/2006) In English (5.24k) (10047.49k) en español (6.19k) en Français OMS
Obesity and Overweight (WHO Fact Sheet No. 311) This official WHO fact sheet provides basic information on obesity and overweight. Overweight and obesity are defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair health. Body mass index (BMI) is a simple index of weight-for-height that is commonly used in classifying overweight and obesity in adult populations and individuals. It is defined as the weight in kilograms divided by the square of the height in meters (kg/m2). BMI provides the most useful population-level measure of overweight and obesity as it is the same for both sexes and for all ages of adults. WHO defines "overweight" as a BMI equal to or more than 25, and "obesity" as a BMI equal to or more than 30. These cut-off points provide a benchmark for individual assessment, but there is evidence that risk of chronic disease in populations increases progressively from a BMI of 21.(24/Oct/2006) In English WHO en español OMS en Français OMS
Breast Health Global Initiative (BHGI) The Breast Health Global Initiative (BHGI) strives to develop evidence-based, economically feasible and culturally appropriate Guidelines for underdeveloped nations to improve breast-health outcomes. PAHO and WHO are among the many organizations participating in this partnership.(30/Jan/2006) In English (6.89k) BHGI en español (7.76k) BHGI
CD46.R16: PAHO Gender Equality Policy Resolution adopted at the 46th PAHO Directing Council in September 2005, which lays down the PAHO mandate for gender equality in health and development in the Americas, in accordance with the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).(30/Sep/2005) In English (22.47k) CD46.R16 en español (24.08k) CD46.R16 en Français (24.21k) CD46.R16 em Português (23.84k) CD46.R16
Cancers. This chapter of the book discusses the case of cancers, which rank among the leading causes of death in every nation, though there are great differences across cultural and environments. Risk and protective factors for digestive system cancers, cancers of the colon and rectum, cancers of the oral cavity, esophagus , larynx, pharynx, cancer of the liver, trachea, bronchus and lung, bladder, skin cancer, uterine cervix cancer, breast cancer, and prostate cancer. Pages 201-225. (Building Better Health: A Handbook of Behavioral Change, © PAHO, 2003) (You can purchase this chapter)(13/Oct/2003) In English Full Text
CD44.R6: Primary Health Care in the Americas: Lessons Learned over 25 Years and Future Challenges This resolution from the 44th PAHO Directing Council in 2003, taking into consideration the Declaration of Alma-Ata and past PAHO resolutions, sets forth the mandate of improving the quality of primary care in the Americas: more equitable access to health services, improved surveillance and information systems in this context, improved training for healthcare workers, a health promotion approach, better policy implementation, local community-based approaches and models, working towards the Millennium Development Goals, etc.(25/Sep/2003) In English CD44.R6 en español CD44.R6 en Français CD44.R6 em Português CD44.R6
Calculation for Age-Standardized Mortality Rate (ASMR) by Gender for Selected Countries in Latin America & the Caribbean (1996-1999, per 100,000 pop., by gender) These tables provide data for 1996-1999 (though rates are not available for all years in all cases) for the following NCDs: stomach cancer, breast cancer, cervical cancer, prostate cancer, hypertension, ischemic heart disease, cardiac arrest, stroke, transport accidents, falling, firearms, drowning, respiratory trauma, electrocution, fire/smoke/burns, poisoning, other accidents, suicides, homicides, unknown intention, external causes and diabetes. The tables will be updated regularly and we invite our users to consult the site periodically for such updates. All calculations were done in accordance with International Classification of Disease (ICD), Version 10. Last update: 12 April 2004.(24/Jun/2002) In English (117.47k)


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55 5th Street, Union Square, San Francisco, CA 94103, United States of America – Show map
Excellent location – rated 9.4/10! (score from 430 reviews)
Rated by guests after their stay at Hotel Zetta San Francisco.
Really great activities in hotel - fun to hang out there!
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My original room was very noisy from air conditioning units. Staff was very accommodating finding me another room.
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Very close to cable cars, street cars, BART, and buses. Right beside Westfield mall. close to mission and 5th self parking garage.
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Zoe, the bartender, was fabulous!
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Largish room nice size bathroom Tall table/desk Comfortable bed Quiet Enthusiastic adorable staff
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Very nice ambience; attention to guest needs.
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Staff was attentive, polite, and accommodating, facilities were immaculate. We were close to downtown which was so convenient, and I really had a blast in the rec room with my family. Thank you for an awesome stay!
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This is a totally different hotel. The décor is really funky, the lobby-bar area has a great atmosphere, and they even have a cool game room in the mezzanine that my teenaged sons loved. The décor of the rooms is also very nice, it's chic and modern and full of techno amenities.
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Very modern hotel that was incredibly clean. We felt as if we were staying in a studio apartment more than a hotel. Every staff member we encountered was very friendly. We really enjoyed the stay.
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Clean, modern, fantastic game room, Zo the bartender is the best, great service all around.
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Across the street from Westfield Shopping Center, this Central San Francisco hotel has rooms with a 46-inch flat-screen smart TV. Food options are available in the full-service bar and lounge area.
Free Wi-Fi, an iPod docking station, portable wireless Bluetooth speaker, and double-pane windows for quiet and privacy are included in all guest rooms at the Hotel Zetta San Francisco. A sitting area, work desk, and an illy espresso coffee machine are included. A tile walk-in shower, bathrobes and premium toiletries are provided.
The Cavalier Restaurant, a UK-Style brasserie, is on site. A full-service bar and lounge are also available.
A state-of-the-art fitness center is offered for guest use at the Hotel Zetta San Francisco. A concierge, in-room spa options, and laundry services are featured for guest convenience. A game room is also featured on site.
Union Square and the Moscone Center are both within a 10-minute walk from this hotel.
Union Square is highly rated by guests for: Electronics Shopping, Theater, Luxury Brand Shopping
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Public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 55 per day.
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This 4-star hotel, situated at the top of Nob Hill in downtown San Francisco, overlooks Grace Cathedral. This luxury hotel features spacious rooms and an award-winning spa.
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Parc 55 Wyndham San Francisco - Union Square This downtown San Francisco hotel is a block from Union Square and the Hallidie Plaza, which features a cable car stop. The hotel provides massage services and a tour desk.
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Galleria Park, a Joie de Vivre Hotel This hotel is located in the Union Square district of San Francisco, which features shopping and dining. The hotel features a rooftop terrace with walking track and rooms with free Wi-Fi.
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The whole ambience of the place. The look of it, the feel of it, the room, the staff, the food, the decor and the location! Loved it. Rosemary was amazing with restaurant recommendations and general advice on where to go. Made our stay incredibly pleasant. Restaurant was great for breakfast (we didn't have dinner so can't comment on that). We absolutely LOVED it.
Not much to say here. Room a little small for longer than a two night stay is say. Only one gown in the room. The second morning the cleaner tried to come into our room FOUR times around 8am despite the Do Not Disturb on the door which was very annoying. The only other thing for me is that the chairs in the restaurant are metal and made such a noise when moved. Reminded me of scraping chalk down a blackboard!! But that's a personal 'ouch'!
1. Room sound insulation problem. 2. Late in room cleaning upon Check-in (> 7PM); late in room cleaning the next day (> 5 PM) 3. Billing rate at check-out had doubled the agreed upon reservation price. Corrected upon inquiry.
Games room -ideal for kids
No microwave / kettle in the two bedroom suite!!
Really great activities in hotel - fun to hang out there!
The atmosphere is great. The room is really comfortable. The furniture and decoration is really outstanding. It's in a great place for turisting arround.
The staff. We had to call 5 times to ask for a package that was sent to us. They just ignored us the first 4 times (we even went down to the reception to ask for it). I felt I was disturbing them, I didn't feel welcome at all. I would not stay here again.
Location Fun Attitude 2nd floor fun zone Connectivity in the rooms Joseph the concierge
Exernal windows with no view Room cost versus others I have stayed in
Fantastic location, cool vibe, excellent staff, very nice room.
Modern, easy going, hype hotel in the heart of SF.
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The bed was fantastic, the staff were very nice and went out of their way to be helpful. There was a slightly confusing thing where you opt out of having house keeping but they credit $10 to your minibar tab but nobody mentioned it to us when we checked in or out.
There was no way to boil water in the room so although there were tea bags provided we couldn't drink them. Also, the complimentary coffee pods for the espresso maker, while delicious, were DECAF!
Friendly staff. Adjoining restaurant was very good, so was the room service they provided. Location was ok, easy to get around but quite a rough neighbourhood.
Wi Fi didn't work at all. We stayed at Zetta for the whole week and complained about it every day but nothing was done to fix it. Very very annoying. Ok mattress but poor quality pillows. Also, when booking the room I have specified that I would like to have a quite room, but when we checked in we ended up in a super noisy room next to a very noisy air shaft. I requested the room to be changed but it took more than an hour to happen.
Room coffee free, location, modern and functional design concept
Lobby bar too expensive, no chance of having breakfast
My original room was very noisy from air conditioning units. Staff was very accommodating finding me another room.
Room was extremely pricey.
Staff was gracious, kind and ultra inviting. We immediately felt welcome from the time we arrived ( earlier than official check -in) to the time we checked out and stowed our luggage behind the front desk. The valet was fast , efficient and friendly and we were so relaxed and mentally "unplugged" by the time we departed.. We left our bags behind. We are traveling back today to pick them up, and maybe have a cocktail and play some plinko in their neat-o lounge. We can't stay away!!
we didn't like the neighbors in the next room who had "very loud" AM conversations with what sounded like 5-6 small children.. But we are parents, and we get it. The staff was kind enough to ask them to reduce their volume at 6:45 am.
Very close to cable cars, street cars, BART, and buses. Right beside Westfield mall. close to mission and 5th self parking garage.
Dry cleaning service not organized. Thought we lost a coat to cleaners. Inquired about coat staff looked into it. Cleaners said they couldn't find it. Coat came back from dry cleaners three days later.
The room was way too small , and the house keeping didn't touched the room for two days!! There's no privacy too you can hear everything going on from outside the room and the street!
The location, staff, facilities, food.
There was seriously nothing I didn't like.
location ,specially for shopping is unsurpassed. The decode is truly contemporary and cutting edge ,the art in the room and lobby is stunning .Restaurant is superb.
a little expensive
The decoration and the staff are awesome. The location is also very good, just a couple of blocks from Union Square and from the Moscone Center.
The bed was too soft...
Location. Friendly and helpful staff. Room was big and comfortable.
The hand shower doesn't work. No complimentary bottled water in room. Although this was mitigated by the fact that lemon water was available 24h at the reception area.
Modern well, laid out,funky and fun! Smart TV, good size bathroom very pleasant staff
Ridiculous prices at the bar for a glass of house wine!
The staff, the room, the location, the game room and the art.
i liked mainly the staff, very professional and helpful , and always smiling , and can be of great assistance for someone who is visiting san francisco for the first time. the hotel is nice and trendy
the hotel lacks the ambience vibes that needs to be created there . the lobby bar can not open so late in the afternoon. had it beed located else where it can open that late.


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i'm writing from the swall institute, just outside yosemite national park, where i'm doing a songwriter's residency. what a gift! the new tunes are pouring out.
and i'm getting ready for some exciting new shows too!
this thursday, sept 29th, we're playing at the fabulous new parish, one of my favorite spots for live music in OAKLAND. yes!
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and after that we're heading to florida for the ringling international arts festival at the baryshnikov arts center, and then up the coast to the KENNEDY CENTER in DC for an october 18th date at that classic spot. right afterwards, i'm headed back to ethiopia to play at a few conferences in addis ababa. many adventures and i'm grateful for all of them!
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Hi I am new here, it is nice to have found this forum! I hope someone can help. We just bought our house and it has a guest cabin (bunkie) We are restoring it. We are going with pine tongue & groove boards for the interior. I am looking at a 3" board with 3 grooves of 2" per board, giving the appearance of 3 small width boards. I am considering that for the ceiling with lines going from front to back. The cabin is like a chalet (large V ceiling) The wall comes up (about your armpit) and meets with the slope of the ceiling. For the walls I am thinking of 3" matching pine board to match ceiling but with a greater width. My problem is whether I should place the wall boards, horizontal or vertical. I hope this make sense. Any suggestions would be appreciated. |
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- Posted by AnnieDeighnaugh (My Page) on Tue, Dec 4, 12 at 7:50
You could do either, but pretty generally they're laid horizontally. I guess the question is, would you rather the space feel taller (vertical) or longer (horizontal). |
- Posted by maire_cate (My Page) on Tue, Dec 4, 12 at 9:07
We built a vacation home in the woods and installed the pine ceiling on a diagonal - it accentuates the height of the 2 story great room and I think it's more interesting. I couldn't find a photo to post. |
Hi there - great bunkie. My personal preference would be to do it horizontal (like the ceiling), but you could go either way I think. Will the floors be pine too? I know that all pine is the tradition for bunkies, but it might get a bit 'heavy' looking if all three surfaces are pine. Even just one white surface, like the wall in Annie's picture, might lighten the place up. Unless it is only used as a sleeping bunkie, if so, not a big deal. Given your use of the word bunkie and the look of your site, I'd say we must live pretty near each other! Good luck. |
My sidewalls were done horizontally and my ceilings were done vertically. Everone liked the look but past owners used alot of nails and screws which left holes so we covered it up with sheetrock. Since your siding is horizontal it might make more visual sence to go that way for the kick wall. |
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CEI General Counsel Sam Kazman [1] discusses a lawsuit in which CEI, the 60 Plus Association, and the State National Bank of Big Spring, Texas argue [2] that parts of the Dodd-Frank financial regulation bill are unconstitutional. Both the bill's grant of Orderly Liquidation Authority to the Treasury secretary and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's unaccountability fail to pass constitutional muster. The plaintiffs are joined by 11 states [3].
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I have my onion seedlings under lights, but during the day I put them in the window when the sun is shining. Just this afternoon I noticed that while my seeds were in shaded light, the light hitting the wall on the other side of the room was perfectly clear. The reason? I had left the screen in the lower window slot, and it was the screen that was casting the crosshatched shadow. I slid the screen to the top of the window and voila, clear, bright light. So don't be a knucklehead like me - give your seedlings the full benefit of what sunlight is available. ;-) |
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- Posted by AiliDeSpain 5a (My Page) on Wed, Feb 6, 13 at 15:22
Do watch the temps though in your windowsill. I fried some basil seedlings last season because the sun on them in the sill was too intense! |
The room they're in is very cool: 40-50 degrees. Good advice though. |
- Posted by Persimmons none (My Page) on Thu, Feb 7, 13 at 0:05
Your onions are planted by now, what date do you expect they'll be ready to plant in the ground? |
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Your onions are planted by now, what date do you expect they'll be ready to plant in the ground? |
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Persimmons, mine will be planted around end of March in Zone 5. |
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I have been on a long, self-imposed break from the blogging world, but I felt it was necessary to pop-up for a moment to post a recipe for Princess Cake. I made it over 5 years ago from a recipe on iVillage.com (originally from the book Birthday Cakes: Recipes and Memories from Celebrated Bakers), but since then the site has taken it offline. Several times a year I get asked if I still have a copy of it. I have moved three times since then, and finally dug through my papers and found a version I printed from iVillage.com back in 2005.
Due to popular request, here it is, transcribed from my printed version. I typed it word for word, so forgive any typos. If you want the true original version, you'll have to get the book! You can also see my attempt at making this recipe in 2005 on the original Princess Cake post .
Princess Cake
Recipe from Birthday Cakes: Recipes and Memories from Celebrated Bakers Via iVillage.com
This lovely cake calls for care in preparation. Plan your baking and assembling steps in advance and the result is a gorgeous, delicious cake.
Preparation Timeline:
Marzipan: 1 day to 1 month ahead
Soaking Solution: 1 day to 1 month ahead
Vanilla Genoise Layer Cake: 1 day ahead (refrigerate) or up to 1 week ahead (freeze)
Serving: 12
Prep Time: 150 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours (plus resting time)
- Vanilla Genoise Layer Cake (recipe follows)
- Soaking Solution (recipe follows)
- 1/3 Cup Raspberry Jam
- Flavored Whipped Cream (recipe follows)
- 1 Cup Pastry Cream (recipe follows)
- Marzipan, at room temperature (recipe follows), see note
- Confectioners' sugar for dusting
- Fresh pink or white rose for decorating
Vanilla Genoise Layer Cake:
5 large eggs
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup cake flour, sifted
1. To make the cake: Preheat the oven to 350F. Butter and flour one 9×2 inch cake pan or two 9×1.5 inch cake pans; knock out the excess flour. Line the bottom of the pan(s) with a round of parchment paper. Fill a medium saucepan half full of water and bring to a boil.
2. Using a hand whisk, beat the eggs until blended in the bowl of a heavy-duty mixer. Whisk in the sugar. Place the bowl over the saucepan of boiling water (the water should be at least 2 inches below the bottom of the bowl). To prevent the eggs from cooking, use your hand to stir the mixture constantly until it feels quite warm. The eggs should remain liquid and not become opaque or cooked. (Failing to mix constantly will result in very sweet scrambled eggs!) Immediately remove the bowl from the heat, fit the mixer with the whisk attachment and start whipping the eggs on high speed without stopping for 3 to 4 mintues.
3. Meanwhile, melt the butter and pour it into a small bowl. Add the vanilla. Place the flour in a sifter and set aside.
4. The egg mixture is ready when the eggs have just cooled and at least tripled in volume. When you lift the whisk out of the bowl, the batter should fall off the whisk in ribbons.
5. Remove the bowl from the mixer and sift a little less than one-fourth (a scant 1/4 cup) of the flour over the surface of the batter. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in the flour. Repeat until all the flour is incorporated.
6. Pour a generous cup of batter over the melted butter mixture in the small bowl. Thoroughly fold the batter into the butter. Slowly pour the butter mixture over the remaining batter in the bowl in a circular motion. (If you add the butter mixture too quickly, it will sink, reducing the volume and toughening the cake.) Gently fold together until none of the darker butter mixture is visible.
7. Carefully pour the batter into the prepared 9×2 inch pan; it should be about two-thirds full. If using two 9×1.5 inch pans, pour one-third of the batter into one pan and the remaining two-thirds into the other pan. Set the cake pan(s) on a baking sheet and immediately place on the center rack in the oven. If using a 9x2inch pan, bake for about 30 minutes and wait to open the oven until the cake has baked at least 25 minutes, or it may fall. If using two pans, bake for about 20 minutes and wait to open the oven until the cakes have baked at least 15 minutes. The cake is done when it just starts to pull away from the sides of the pan (the cake will not spring back when gently pressed, and a toothpick will not come out clean when it is ready).
8. Remove the cakes from the oven and immediately run a metal icing spatula or knife around the inside of the pan(s) to loosen the cake. Let cool for 5 minutes, then unmold and let cool completely. The cakes may be stored, well wrapped, in the refrigerator for 1 day, or frozen up to 1 week.
Cook's Notes:
- For optimum moistness, this cake is best baked in a 9×2 inch cake pan, then cut into 3 layers.
- Genoise may be cut into layers as soon as it is cool. If the cake has been refrigerated, cut it as soon as you remove it from the refrigerator. If it has been frozen, let it thaw about 30 minutes, then cut. Always cut off the top layer first and place it cut side down.
- If you precut the cake layers well before icing the cake, keep them covered in plastic wrap. Vanilla genoise dries out very quickly when left unwrapped.
3 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1 pound almond paste
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
2 to 3 tablespoons water
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon green food coloring (traditional for the princess cake)\
1. Put the confectioners' sugar in the bowl of a heavy-duty mixer fitted with the flat beater. With the mixer running on medium-low speed, add the almond paste about 1 teaspoon at a time. This will take about 5 minutes. The mixture will be crumbly. Scape down the bowl and the beater. Add the corn syrup and mix on low speed until incorporated. The mixture will still be crumbly. Again scrape down the bowl and beater.
2. In a small bowl, combine the water and food coloring. With the mixer on medium-low speed, add about half of the food coloring mixture and beat until incorporated. Continue gradually adding the food coloring until the marzipan just comes together and reaches the consistency of sugar cookie dough. It should be smooth but not crumbly or overly sticky.
3. If more color is desired, knead it by hand after removing the marzipan from the mixer. (Remember it is easier to add a little more color at the end than to make a new batch!) Different food colorings have different intensities and will require different amounts.
4. Place the marzipan on a sheet of plastic wrap and form it into a 9-inch round disk about 1/2 inch thick. Wrap and refrigerate overnight before using. Store in an airtight container or covered in plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Soaking Solution
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon Myers's dark rum
1. In a small saucepan, combine the water and sugar and bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove from heat and let cool. Add the rum. Let cool completely before using or refrigerating. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Pastry Cream
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
6 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
4 large egg yolks, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1. In a heavy saucepan, warm the half-and-half over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, mix the cornstarch with the sugar. Using a whisk, whip in the water until smooth. Beat in the egg yolks. When the half-and-half is simmering, slowly add about half of it into the cornstarch mixture, whisking constantly to incorporate. Whisk this mixture into the simmering half-and-half and continue to whisk vigorously and constantly until the pastry cream thickens, about 2 to 5 minutes.
2. Remove from heat, add the vanilla and transfer to a glass or metal bowl. Let cool completely, stirring frequently to prevent a skin from forming on the top. Cover and refrigerate for at least 5 hours, or up to 3 days.
Flavored Whipped Cream:
3 cups heavy cream
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1. When you are ready to assemble the cake, make the whipped cream. In a deep bowl, combine all the ingredients. Using an electric mixer or a balloon whisk, beat the mixture until soft peaks form. Set aside while cutting the cake.
1. Using a long serrated knife, level the top(s) of the cakes. If you used a 9×2 inch pan, cut the cake into three even layers; if you used two 9×1.5 inch pans, cut the thicker layer into two even layers. Place the top layer of the cake, cut side down, on a 9-inch cake cardboard. Brush it lightly with soaking solution, being careful not to oversoak it. Spread the cake with a thin layer of raspberry jam (You should almost be able to see through it.) Spread a 1/4 inch thick layer of the whipped cream over the raspberry jam. Set the middle layer of the cake on the whipped cream. Brush it with soaking solution and then spread it with a 3/8 inch thick layer of pastry cream. Place the remaining cake layer, cut side down, on top of the pastry cream. Brush it with soaking solution.
2. Using a metal icing spatula, coat the side of the cake with a 1/8 inch thick coat of whipped cream. There should be just enough whipped cream to seal in all the crumbs and to prevent the marzipan from resting directly on the cake.
3. Mound the remaining whipped cream on the top of the cake, and using a metal icing spatula, spread into a dome so that the cake almost looks like an upside down bowl. Soften the edge where the top of the genoise ends and the dome begins by beveling it with the flat part of the spatula.
4. Bring the marzipan to room temperature at least 1 hour before assembling the cake. Before attempting to cover a cake with marzipan for the first time, practice covering an inverted 8 inch or 9 inch bowl. Once you are comfortable with this technique, gather up the marzipan, knead it into a ball and reroll to cover the cake.
5. Lightly dust the work surface with confectioners' sugar. Place the marzipan on the surface and, using an 18-inch wide rolling pin, roll out the marzipan as you would pie dough, into a 16-inch circle, 1/8 inch thick. Frequently dust the marzipan with plenty of confectioners' sugar and turn the circle to make sure the marzipan is not sticking to the work surface. Using your hand, brush off the excess confectioners' sugar. Don't worry if a lot of confectioners' sugar clings to the marzipan; it will be absorbed.
6. Set the cake near the rolled out marzipan, about 6 inches away from the edge of the work surface, so that you can see and reach around the entire cake. Loosely roll the marzipan onto the rolling pin, starting at the back and rolling toward you.
7. Lift the rolling pin with the marzipan rolled around it. Unroll the marzipan over the cake, starting at the front and unrolling toward the back, while making sure to cover the entire cake and cardboard. When finished, some marzipan should drape onto the work surface all around the cake.
8. At this point, the dome of the cake will be smoothly covered, but there will be folds and creases on the sides. To remove the folds and creases, lift the outside edge of the marzipan with a hand on either side of the fold and, without tearing or stretching, gently pull the marzipan out and down until the fold disappears.
9. Work your way around the cake. Once all the folds are eliminated, rub the palm of your hand around the sides of the cake to further smooth and eliminate air pockets.
10. With a rolling pizza cutter or small, sharp knife, carefully cut off the excess marzipan along the bottom edge of the cake cardboard (the cardboard should not show). Reserve for making leaves.
11. Slide the icing spatula under the cake cardboard and tilt the cake up enough to get the palm of your other hand underneath to lift it without touching the sides. Turn the cake, checking to make sure the cake and cardboard are completely covered with the marzipan. If not, gently push the marzipan down, using the palm of your hand.
12. Set the cake down and sift a fine dusting of confectioners' sugar over it. Transfer to a serving platter.
13. Cut three elongated ovals about 3 inches long by 1 inch wide out of the remaining marzipan to make three leaf shapes. Lightly score the top of the leaves with a knife to create veins. Gently blend each leave into a leaflike curve. Place the marzipan leaves, spaced evenly apart, on the center of the domed cake top with the stem ends touching. Gently press the stem ends into the dome to secure the leaves to the top of the cake.
14. Cut the rose stem 2 inches below the flower. Lift the sepals so they will set over the marzipan leaves and insert the rose into the center of the dome.
15. The finished princess cake may be stored in the refrigerator for up to two days, but it is best the day it is made. Remove the cake from the refrigerator 30 minutes before serving.


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Instagram-famous photographer and mom-to-be Loni Jane Anthony decided to share her diet secrets with the world in a feature that ran today on an Australian news site. The 25-year-old makes the claim that eating 10 bananas a day "saved her life." And what exactly did she need saving from?
The Aussie claims her "excessive partying" and use of alcohol and junk food left her with a "whole range of health problems including candida overgrowth, hormone imbalance, irregular periods and hair loss." Oh that, and she picked up some parasites and dengue fever after going on a "full-blown bender in Thailand" that she just couldn't seem to shake.
That's when she came across Doug Graham's 80/10/10 Diet – a low-fat diet and lifestyle where you eat only whole, fresh, uncooked fruits and vegetables — from an extreme fruitarian, which she says miraculously cleansed her "internally really sick" body that was headed for an untimely death due to cancer. Loni insists her transformation had nothing to with weight loss. I'll let you scroll through the multiple IG photos of Loni half-naked, digging into a watermelon and read through passages where she talks about how she's living her passion on your own time because I'd like to call your attention to the part where Loni, WHO IS SIX MONTHS PREGNANT, talks about what she eats on a typical day. Spoiler: mostly water and fruit and the occasional alcoholic beverage. Keep reading »


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The 25 Best Soccer Cleats of All Time
No. 23 – Puma Mexico Finale
Weight: 9.2oz
Released: 1986
Highlight: The boot that Maradona was wearing when he scored "that" goal in 1986.
There have been a lot of different Puma King releases in their 40 year existence, but the Puma King Finale find their way on the list thanks in part to the fact Maradona wore them while scoring one of the greatest goals ever seen. Built with a classic K-Leather upper, these boots provided an exquisite fit with an effective cross-stitched forefoot. Because of their popularity, Puma created a limited edition re-release in 2011.


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After falling behind to Darryl McHardy's early opener, Fraser converted one spot-kick but saw his next effort saved by visiting goalkeeper Ross Laidlaw.
Elgin led as early as the second minute as defender McHardy nodded into the net from close range after connecting with Daniel Moore's free-kick.
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Neutral inspiration - plum, aubergine, lavender, lilac, amethyst Defining true neutral shades is tricky because a large number of colours we know as neutrals have undertones of other colours like red, blue or green. However, neutrals are a colour family in their own right and are now extremely popular in interiors and fashion design. Neutrals have become so well loved due to their amazing versatility and flexibility in making spaces look more contemporary or classic, chic or cosy. They are easy to live with and provide the perfect canvas for all the things you love. Neutrals are often used because of their ability to provide a relaxed atmosphere in your home as they are undemanding, easy to live with shades. Neutrals are often split into two types; warm neutrals such as brown, tan and beige, and cool neutrals like white, silver and grey. Cool neutrals are perfect for creating pretty, lacy style bedrooms or ultra contemporary kitchens and living rooms. Warm neutrals are so flexible and work well in any space particularly where warmth and relaxation is desired. |


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The world's best known New Years Eve party will feature a range of events and activities.
The star attraction of the New Year party will be the famous Edinburgh's Hogmanay Street Party that will be attended by over 100,000 attendees. Spectacular fireworks, Torchlight Procession, the New Year Games and the annual Loony Dook are some of the crowd pulling attractions of this star event.
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First Freewill Baptist of West Buxton willbe hosting Trunk or Treat at 62 Parker Farm Road in Buxton. This is a fun, free event for the whole family! Stop by for a few minutes and enjoy our decorated trunks, lots of candy and delicious snacks! And don't forget to vote for your favorite trunk!
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Know Your Lore: 5 must-do Alliance zones to complete before Mists {WoW}
Mar 18th 2012 6:54PM Part of why I still like Redridge so much (yes, even with Keeshan) is because the entire zone does change permanently once you're finished, and, unlike Westfall, there's a sense that things are much better off thanks to you being there.
I feel like there are very few zones for the Alliance where you come out of it with a sense that you "won" in a tangible way, and I think Redridge definitely gives that feeling.
Granted, it's a win that has nothing to do with the Horde/Alliance struggle, but still.
Diablo III releases May 15, free Diablo III Annual Pass deal ends May 1 {WoW}
Mar 15th 2012 9:44AM That is correct, yes.
How to fix professions for Mists of Pandaria: An open letter to Blizzard {WoW}
Mar 13th 2012 11:09AM Very yes. I got so excited when I first discovered the whole cogwheel thing, because it seemed like such a cool and different way to keep engineering relevant for an entire expansion. I kept hoping for upgraded cogwheels, or ways to put cogwheel slots into other things, or future items that made use of them...
And then it never had a point past the first tier.
Breakfast Topic: What's the least loved class in WoW? {WoW}
Mar 13th 2012 10:44AM I think that has a lot to do with why hunters are the more popular pet class. Warlock pets are comparatively boring in almost every regard to the massive amount of variety that hunters get with their pets.
Hunters get to basically choose what their pets do, what they look like, and what their names are. Warlocks at most get a choice of which pet of the same static pool to have out, which is a choice that usually gets made for them in the name of staying competitive damage-wise. They don't even get to have the demonic aesthetic exclusively, since there are some pretty "evil" and demonic looking hunter pet options out there too. If you don't totally love the set that every warlock is given (which isn't to say that nobody does, obviously), you're pretty much SOL.
At one point, warlocks did have a bit of a leg up on story flavor in regards to their pets, as they had to go do specific chains that were all about enslaving a particular demon before they got a new one, but that's gone now too.
I'm sure it's not the only reason people have for not playing a warlock, and for some it may not even be an issue. But I think it's definitely a factor.
Breakfast Topic: 'Every female WoW player has healed at least once' {WoW}
Mar 12th 2012 8:21AM I think it's a concept that's carried over from a trend (less prevalent now than, say, 10 years ago, but still there) in pop culture fantasy for female characters to be relegated to the role of "staff chick". Particularly in older, single player RPGs, female characters were much more likely to be given the White Mage type jobs (when they were actually damage dealers, they were almost always ranged damage of some sort), while the guys were the ones more often than not dishing out damage or being leader-types.
There's nothing particularly wrong with women or female characters filling those roles, and even preferring them, but I think that at least plays into where the stereotype comes from and why it's still so strong.
As for myself, I do have multiple healer characters. But then, I've also maxxed out the character limit for the game, so I kind of have multiples of everything.
Dave Kosak talks quest design in Cataclysm {WoW}
Feb 28th 2012 3:29PM Good to know I'm not the only one, that was one of my favorite parts of Hyjal.
Heart of the Aspects video and giveaway {WoW}
Feb 15th 2012 10:11AM *crosses fingers*
Take the WoW Ironman Challenge {WoW}
Feb 7th 2012 12:41PM This actually sounds like a lot of fun. I've been needing a new approach to the game and this seems like it would make for a totally new kind of experience.
I might give it a shot once I get my new computer put together, could double as a stress test of sorts to see just what the new system runs the game like on max settings. :D
Third faction or logistical nightmare? {WoW}
Feb 3rd 2012 7:58PM @Hob - That's not actually true. It's pretty explicitly laid out in quests both prior to and following Cataclysm (which, if they wanted to retcon this, that would have been the time to do it) that their plague was always intended to be used on the living as well as the undead.
In the Arthas book, Sylvanas flat out states in no uncertain terms that she intends to use the blight to wipe out humanity, for the sole reason that they're the race that spawned Arthas. It's very clearly part of her revenge plan, something that she is both aware of and ordering to be made specifically for that purpose.
As to the Wrathgate, Arthas was A target, yes, but he wasn't the only one. "Death to the Scourge, AND death to the living", remember?
It's absolutely not a case of "whoops, turns out this stuff kills you guys too". The only thing anywhere that makes that claim is what Sylvanas and Forsaken tell the rest of the Horde, and they're very obviously lying about it.
Third faction or logistical nightmare? {WoW}
Feb 3rd 2012 3:53PM @Edymnion - That's a gross simplification of events, and it really drives me nuts to see this argument dragged out again and again.
The Forsaken, upon formation as a group, declared pre-emptive strike against presumed enemies (both in direct attacks and a very quick decision to begin work on the means to eradicate humanity from the world, a decision which, keep in mind, had nothing to do with humanity's reaction to the Forsaken), which quickly became a self-fulfilling prophecy as the Alliance responded in kind by deciding they weren't any different than the scourge they came from (and had little to no reason to react any other way based on things the Forsaken themselves were doing). Would the Alliance have accepted them back in if things had gone differently? Maybe not, but it's pretty clear that Sylvanas had no intention of even trying to get the Forsaken to buddy up with their living counterparts, so it's hard to say. It's a much more complicated issue than just writing it off as "humans are racist". There's just as much anecdotal evidence at this point in the game to say that the Alliance would have eventually been at least okay with them (if not necessarily liking them, but then the Horde don't particularly like them either) than there is to say that they wouldn't have.
Blood Elves, on the other hand, did get a worse hand dealt to them in that regard, and are the victims of a string of disastrously handled situations by specific portions of the Alliance (the Blood Elves' hands aren't entirely clean, but the blame does lie much more on the Alliances' heads), but even that comes down to a bit more complicated of an issue than simply "omg ew we don't like you go away", and that's handled actually pretty well within the Blood Elves' own starting zone, where the situation degrades from distrust on both sides between the Blood Elves and the Alliance to open hostility between the two.
Then, there's Gilneas, who has had it's issues with Stormwind and Lordaeron in the past, attacked by Horde forces and succumbing to a curse that the Night Elves feel at least partially responsible for and take steps to make amends and help them regain control. After some political strife, the Worgen are accepted into the Alliance, their history with the old Alliance, their new ties with the Night Elves, and common enemies coming into play to strengthen that decision.
The only way your reading of the situation works is if you strip every intricacy of the story down to "these guys look like monsters, how do you react?" and warp the story into nothing but a Humans Are Bastards trope, which, while the Alliance in general and Humans in specific aren't entirely innocent of that, you'll be hard pressed to find a race in the game that isn't the Draenei (who barely get any play and so never get a chance to), the Gnomes (who likewise never really get the chance to due to being little more than comic relief in the story), or the Tauren (provided you ignore the Grimtotem) who haven't been in the same boat at least an equal amount.


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Fri, Jul 12, 13 at 10:26
Hi. I'd like to make a shell wreath. But I want a very basic simple base so as not to distract from the decorations. Therefore I don't want to start with a vine wreath or a greens wreath. But I do want it to be strong enough to be durable (I made one before with my desired "simple" base of styrofoam, but then it broke in half). Any advice on what material or base I should start with? Thanks! |
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I made sort of 1 that I had seen on a friend's wall. It was a ring of gold metal 6-8 in. across then using "ocean" "sand" colored rough yarns wrapped the edge with rope looking yarn &filled in the ring(up & down- not side to side & glued on the shells. The ends of yarn hung below in various lengths to look nice. DIL was thrilled to have it for her new home. She loves the ocean! Sounds like you want the whole thing covered so I would cut a 1/4 or 1/2 in. thick circle of wood & glue it to foam & attach it with wire to the Syrofoam wreath ring. Use foam ring to pattern the wood. When attached to foam , perhaps you could spray paint the wood & foam sand color before you add shells so it looks very beachy! Have fun! Jan |
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I made one but I used grapevine.I made a beachy wreath,so grapevine looked good,I even draped netting over part.Turned out really pretty |
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An item that you rarely see in a man's bedroom anymore are valets. Some people have not even heard of them or even know what they are for.
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FDA warns against popular work-out supplement, Fort Bliss supports warning
POSTED: Thursday, April 18, 2013 - 9:49pm
UPDATED: Friday, April 19, 2013 - 7:07am
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Most people take it to lose weight, build muscle, or enhance their performance at the gym. One personal trainer in El Paso says it's as common as drinking a Gatorade.
"Everybody takes this in the gym, right before their workout. It's kind of like taking your multi-vitamin before your workout, like you would think, before your walk or after your breakfast. It's just that common," said Hazael Dominguez.
It's an ingredient called DMAA, commonly used in work-out supplements like Jack3D. But according to the Food and Drug Administration, this ingredient can actually kill you because it may cause fatal heart problems or psychiatric disorders.
As of April 11th, 2013, the FDA says it's received 86 reports of illnesses and death associated with supplements containing DMAA.
"It was in 2011, where we took a stand here at Fort Bliss, which was not a very popular stance, against the drug companies and others to remove DMAA products from our shelves, like Jack3D from our GNC shelves here," said Major General Dana Pittard, 1st Armored Division and Fort Bliss Commander.
General Pittard banned supplements containing DMAA in 2011, after two Fort Bliss soldiers collapsed during a physical training test and died. Their deaths were thought to be linked to the ingredient.
Although the FDA says there is no proof that DMAA directly causes potentially fatal health problems, experts urge users to consult with a professional before taking it.
"The biggest thing that a trainer or a strength and conditioning coach can tell a client is that first of all, get the proper screening. Make sure there is no underlying condition," said Dominguez.


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Segway Fort Lauderdale owner Johnathan Rosen views Segways as about as simple to get the hang of as walking (he's seen clients ages 5 to 92 master them). On these jaunts of Fort Lauderdale, groups roll through scenic areas, visit piers, and take optional jaunts down back alleys. There, they can try out their Segways' top speed?roughly 12.5 mph, about as fast as a cheetah wearing substantial ankle weights. As participants roll along, guides can share tidbits about the comings and goings of area celebrities in the area and the Segway's history. There's also plenty of time for participants to talk amongst themselves while a company photographer snaps complimentary action shots.
It's easy to forget amid all of the concrete and neon, but Miami is an ancient place. Eons before the first modern residents began to move into the Coconut Grove cemetery, indigenous people were shielding themselves from the elements using the region's natural rock ridge and sunless tanning salons. Today, Ghost Tours Miami visits the restless spirits that have gathered here over the centuries, including the specters in the windows of the Coconut Grove Playhouse. Pirates, pilots, gangsters, and those too close to gangsters have all met their ultimate fate in this tropical cove, and the photographs and stories of spooked tour guests testify to their continued presence.
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