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The naturally sweet taste of scallops partners beautifully with summer corn at its peak in this corn and scallop pasta recipe. To get the most corn flavor into the creamy pasta sauce for this summer pasta recipe, we use the dull side of a knife to remove the extra bit of the corn kernels and the sweet corn "milk" from the ear after cutting off the fresh kernels. Try this technique anytime you are adding fresh corn to sauces or soups.
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(per serving)
Calories | 473 |
Total Fat | 8g |
Saturated Fat | 3g |
Cholesterol | 42mg |
Sodium | 844mg |
Total Carbohydrate | 73g |
Dietary Fiber | 10g |
Sugars | -- |
Protein | 28g |
Calcium | -- |
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Serves: 4
Yields: 4 servings, about 1 1/2 cups each
Total Time: 45 min
Prep Time: 45 min
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- 8 ounce(s) whole-wheat linguine or fettuccine
- 4 medium ears corn, husked
- 2 strip(s) bacon, chopped
- 1 pound(s) dry sea scallops (see Tip), patted dry
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) freshly ground pepper, divided
- 1 cup(s) chopped red bell pepper
- 5 clove(s) garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup(s) dry white wine
- 1/2 cup(s) reduced-fat sour cream
- 1 tablespoon(s) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup(s) chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish
- 4 lemon wedges
- Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water until just tender, 8 to 10 minutes or according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid; drain the pasta.
- Meanwhile, stand an ear of corn on its stem end in a shallow bowl and slice the kernels off with a sharp, thin-bladed knife. Then press the dull side of the knife down the length of the ear to extract any remaining kernels and corn "milk" into the bowl. Repeat with the remaining 3 ears of corn, catching the kernels and "milk" in the bowl.
- Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crispy, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove to a small bowl with a slotted spoon; leave the bacon fat in the pan.
- Sprinkle scallops with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Add the scallops to the pan and cook over medium heat until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate; tent with foil to keep warm.
- Add the corn kernels and corn "milk", bell pepper, and garlic to the pan and cook, stirring, until the garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the reserved cooking liquid and wine and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the corn is tender, about 3 minutes more. Stir in sour cream and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Sprinkle flour over the mixture. Cook, stirring, until the sauce is bubbling and thickened, about 1 minute.
- Reduce heat to low and return the pasta, bacon, and any scallop liquid accumulated on the plate to the pan; toss to coat with the sauce. Stir in basil. Divide the pasta among 4 bowls and top with the scallops. Garnish with more basil, if desired. Serve with lemon wedges.
Exchanges: 4 starch, 2 lean meat, 1 fat Carbohydrate Servings: 4 Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (99% daily value), Magnesium (41% dv), Vitamin A (36% dv), Folate (31% dv), Potassium (24% dv), Zinc (23% dv), Iron (21% dv)
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Tip: Be sure to buy "dry" sea scallops. "Wet" scallops, which have been treated with sodium tripolyphosphate (STP), are not only mushy and less flavorful, but will not brown properly. Some scallops have a small white muscle on the side; remove it before cooking.
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Playing instruments and practicing is part of our lives, none of our neighbors have complained about the noise (yet) We live on the 2nd floor and the walls are paper thin, you can hear just about everything , ugh!! Our lease says "to be considerate of other residents when playing a music instrument", of course, while we do play during the day and weekends, we do not play after 9pm. Should we be concerned about this or just go about our routine as we have been? Just for references, we play piano, flute and bass clarinets :) Thanks! |
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It's hard to say if no complaints means that no one is bothered by the sound. At least you aren't playing bagpipes! To me, 9 pm seems a bit late. If your neighbors have kids, they might be going to bed earlier than that. I'd say 8 am to 8 pm is a good guideline for noise in shared living situations. Is there any place else you can practice? Are you students? Are there practice rooms available at your school? Can you practice in a local church or function room? My concern is that there are three different instruments. While I might be fine with a neighbor who plays the piano for a hour or two every day, if the entire day seems filled with music that is not of my choosing, however good it is, I'd start to get annoyed. I'd recommend practicing elsewhere as much as possible and playing at home only when there are no alternatives. |
Even 8PM could be a little late, especially for kids. I'm grown myself, but I like to wind down and watch some TV at around 7PM. If you really want to be considerate you should talk to your neighbors. Chances are you could find plenty of time that won't bother them, and you could all get along much better than some of the horror stories we hear about here. |
I agree with fotostat. I live in a condo complex and have an idiot neighbor with no common sense who decided getting a full drum set for his son would be a good idea (we have a common wall). I can't compare it to a piano/flute/clarinet, but all I can say is even for an hour a day during the daytime, the noise from the drums was unbearable. We had quite a few arguments about it, but eventually he came to his senses and at least put some muting pads on his drums. It's still loud and annoying (mostly because his son is pretty horrible at drums), but at least the noise is tolerable. The thing is, if he had actually come talked to me BEFORE he bought the drums, I'm sure we could have resolved the issue about the mute pads then, instead of having to argue with each other and be in a situation where two next-door neighbors hate each other. I would strongly advise just going to each of your neighbors and seeing if you won't be causing too much of a problem. |
I'd say it also depends on how good you are. If you're a beginner and are playing the same section of music over and over again as practice that would be really annoying even if it wasn't that loud. |
- Posted by cindy_lou_who (My Page) on Sun, May 10, 09 at 21:53
It all depends on the neighbor. I used to share a wall with a guy who played the guitar. He worked a swing shift, so he played at different times. He ALWAYS asked me if it bothered us, and he turned his amps down at night, or didn't use them. Sometimes he'd play the same song, or part of a song over and over for days (or weeks) until he got it just right. Honestly, it didn't bother me. After awhile, it just became background noise. People would visit and ask how I could put up with it, but it had gotten to the point where I didn't really notice it. The kids slept through it. I think the posters who commented on how well you play and what you play are correct also. I don't think I could have put up with a beginner playing a harmonica or an accordion. |
- Posted by gardenlover25 (My Page) on Sat, Jun 27, 09 at 14:42
Sometimes it depends on the music and the listener. There are sound that is tolerable to hear and you wouldn't mind. Its true that sometime when you constantly hear that certain sound you wouldn't notice you're starting to like it or even hum the sound. |
I play fiddle/violin, but I don't play before 8am and I don't play after 6pm. Doesn't matter what day of the week it is, and I've asked my neighbors if they can hear me and if it bothers them. Normally they don't even hear me, but when they do they don't seem to mind since I don't play for more than a couple of hours. I think it helps that I live in a single level apartment. |
- Posted by christianreese (My Page) on Tue, Oct 21, 14 at 2:48
Good thing you don't play drums then :) Then again, it's impossible to play drums in an apartment. I think you're doing all right for now. Frankly I'd suggest you find proper rehearsal space if possible. That way you can play all you want and you wouldn't be worried you're bothering neighbours. |
- Posted by twilight11 (My Page) on Tue, Oct 28, 14 at 1:51
Since your neighbors don't seem to mind and you aren't playing the instrument at unearthly hours I think there is nothing to worry about .... |
- Posted by jess123clarke (My Page) on Mon, Dec 8, 14 at 0:06
If it was me, i would probably play the instrument outside on the street or in the park. Or rent one of those rooms that is specifically designed for instrument practise. |
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WIKY Morning Show Nov. 1st
Sometimes the tabloids have it SPOT-ON. And whoever reported that there was already trouble in the marriage of KIM KARDASHIAN and KRIS HUMPHRIES falls into that category. Because Kim filed for DIVORCE yesterday . . . after 72 days of wedded bliss. Her petition cites "irreconcilable differences". It also notes that Kim and Kris had a prenup, and asks that Kris be denied spousal support. (--The Kardashians raked in $65 million in 2010. Kris makes about $3.2 million a year playing for the New Jersey Nets. Of course he'll make less this year thanks to the NBA lockout.)
Kim issued a statement saying, quote, "I hope everyone understands this was not an easy decision. I had hoped this marriage was forever, but sometimes things don't work out as planned. We remain friends and wish each other the best."
Need a reason for the split? There are about a million of 'em floating around online. One thing we can say with almost complete certainty is that Kim and Kris jumped into this way too soon.
RYAN SEACREST . . . who produces all the Kardashian reality drivel for E! . . . even said, quote, "I've spoken to Kim briefly and she says she's sad and got caught up in all that was going on."
It sounds like Kim is admitting she made a mistake. Although she'd probably never admit she only got married because she wanted to be the center of attention in a humongous fairytale wedding on national TV.
Still, Kris isn't willing to walk away just yet. In fact, he had NO IDEA this was coming. He issued a statement saying, quote, "I'm committed to this marriage and everything this covenant represents. I love my wife and am devastated to learn she filed for divorce . . . I'm willing to do whatever it takes to make it work."
This was Kim's SECOND marriage. She was married to a music producer named Damon Thomas from 2000 to 2004 . . . back before she was famous.
Kim is currently on her way to Australia to launch her handbag line . . . then she heads to Atlanta to film that very aptly-named TYLER PERRY movie, "The Marriage Counselor".
(--Here's an interesting stat for you: Kim and Kris' wedding cost $20 million. There were 72 days from the day they said "I do" until the day of their separation . . . which is listed as YESTERDAY.)
(--That averages out to $277,777.77 a day.)
Here's a potential upside to this divorce: Executives at E! are considering yanking Kim and Kris' wedding special . . . which they've been repeating pretty regularly since it first aired October 9th.
Here's the report from Access Hollywood-
Kim also didn't want to change her name--here's the clip:
** Here's a very funny clip from some Spanish commercial that David Hasselhoff did for "Brain Drain 2." This makes about as much sense as the online video of him eating a hamburger!
** There was a wild finish in the San Diego vs. Kansas City Chiefs game last night. With under a minute left, Chargers quarterback Phil Rivers fumbled on the Chiefs' 15 yard line. If he'd held onto the ball, the Chargers would have kicked a field goal and won the game. Instead, it went into overtime.
The Chiefs beat the Chargers 23-20 last night. The game went into overtime, and for the second year in the row, the Chiefs kicked a game-winning field goal on Halloween. Here's the kick.
** Big news for Cardinals fans, as just 3 days after winning the World Series, Tony LaRussa announced his retirement.
** Jet Blue has a public relations nightmare on its' hands after the big blizzard over the weekend. A jet was stranded on the tarmac for 7 hours at Bradley International Airport in Connecticut. Just listen to these clips!
** And, Halloween is OVER. We're now focused on Thanksgiving. And we're only 24 days away from the day after Thanksgiving . . . better known as BLACK FRIDAY.
The website DealNews.com posted a list debunking some of the biggest Black Friday myths . . . here are four of our favorites.
#1.) Myth: Black Friday is the busiest shopping day of the year. It's not. The Saturday before Christmas is always the busiest day. This year, that's December 24th. Only 35% of people actually go shopping on Black Friday.
#2.) Myth: You have to camp out in front of a store to get the best deals. Yeah, maybe to get a few of the most ridiculous deals you have to camp out. But every year, more and more stores offer their Black Friday sales online as well.
#3.) Myth: Black Friday is the best day to get a new TV. Most of the time, you're better off waiting until December . . . when brands unveil their new 2012 TV models and the old ones get a bigger discount.
#4.) Myth: If you're going to shop online, wait for Cyber Monday. Since most retailers are offering their best Black Friday deals online, waiting a few days until "Cyber Monday" will probably just leave you with the scraps.
Culture Quiz for today:
About 12 million Americans have lost one on Halloween. What?
Answer: A filling!
Congrats to Cheryl Hall of Evansville! She's got a pair of tickets to Bob Seger on Nov. 9th at The Ford Center!


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Outcome of the CAA's proposed implementation of these Regulations
On 3 March 2008 the CAA published a consultation document seeking views on the CAA's proposed implementation of the above Regulations, which now govern the way that traffic rights are distributed among eligible Community air carriers on routes:
(a) which are between the United Kingdom and countries outside the single European aviation market; and
(b) where there are insufficient traffic rights available to accommodate the demands of all UK-designated carriers.
The Regulations introduced a new Scarce Capacity Allocation Certificate (SCAC), replacing the previous system based on conditioning UK route and air transport licences, because Community carriers eligible for UK designation and traffic rights under the UK's Air Services Agreements may not necessarily be licensed in the UK.
The consultation document and responses can be seen on the CAA's website at http://www.caa.co.uk/scarcecapacity .
The CAA is now going ahead with implementing the proposed changes to its published policies, guidance and procedures, taking into account the responses received.
Responses to the consultation: Respondents supported the proposed changes.
Outcome: References to scarce capacity are removed from the Statement of Policies on Route and Air Transport Licensing, because scarce capacity is now governed by a different legal framework from the licensing system.
Responses to the consultation: Respondents generally supported the proposed changes. However, one respondent suggested some improvements to the proposed Annex 8 outlining SCAC procedures and in particular the pre-hearing process. Most comments related to the timescales that the CAA would expect to apply in the case of a hearing.
Outcome: References to scarce capacity are removed from text concerning the licensing system. A new Part 4 on the SCAC system is added, which includes paragraphs setting out allocation policy. A new Annex 8 outlines the related procedures. Within Annex 8, although certain timescales may have to be decided on a case-by-case basis, the CAA has clarified the periods that it expects to allow in respect of:
Responses to the consultation: There were differing views from respondents about the need for a separate charge. Two respondents supported the principle of a new up-front charge on the grounds that with the change in legislation it was no longer appropriate for hearing costs to be recovered by way of the general charge on all UK licence holders. One of those respondents reserved judgement on the precise level of the charge until more information was available, and expected to see a commensurate reduction in the general charge. Two respondents opposed a new charge, on the grounds that the current system of cost recovery was well established and well understood, hearings were very infrequent and airlines licensed by other Member States were unlikely to enter a capacity-constrained market from the UK (and therefore unlikely hearing participants). One of these respondents said it did not see why it should effectively pay twice for the CAA's functions.
Outcome: The CAA will take into account the comments made, in the context of the CAA's charging principles, when drawing up proposals for 2009/10 charges later in the year.
Two respondents suggested that, while it was commendable that the UK should amend legislation and policy to accommodate EU carriers licensed outside the UK, the UK should ensure that UK carriers had the same opportunities elsewhere in the Community. This is a matter for the Department for Transport, who in turn would need to raise this with the European Commission where appropriate. The CAA has made the DfT aware of these comments.
Changes to the Statement of Policies and Official Record series 1 take effect from 8 August 2008. As explained above, any charge for SCAC applications will be the subject of further consultation.


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Ok, what up!!! Has the world suddenly gone mad? Or just the kitchen forum? Every other thread seems to be about the dangers of granite! I mean, at first there were just the usual two or three, but lately, there seems to be an endless supply!
The whole thing is so silly it amazes me. How about all those buildings which are built primarily using granite? There are loads of them. Everywhere. I think we should tear them all down... well maybe excepting the government buildings. LOL I'd answer more of those threads but I'm weak from the radon radiating from my deadly dangerous countertops. |
Here is a link that might be useful: 16 matches for the word *radon*
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- Posted by brindamour (My Page) on Fri, Jul 25, 08 at 18:00
The world has definitely gone slightly mad -- it's not just the kitchen forum where the granite issue is (forgive me) radiating through the threads. I've seen the topic on a number of other sites as well. I second your questions (and urges) about the granite buildings. Funny how that hasn't come up, isn't it? Makes it seem that much more obvious that the plastics giants who have great lobbying power and reach are angling to discredit the natural stone market. |
- Posted by bill_vincent (email@example.com) on Fri, Jul 25, 08 at 18:25
What gets me is this is the only forum I've seen that I go into on a constant basis that's going nuts like this. There's another forum called thefloorpro.com that has a thread going, but Al only came in once as an unregistered guest, even though he's a registered member there, and the thread has pretty much gone stagnant. The ONLY places I've seen where the forum has gone crazy, are places where Al and his wife have been there stirring a turd. More here than anywhere else, though. I've been checking over at John Bridge's, and NOT A PEEP!! Not even from those coming in to ask questions! Same at Floorstransformed! |
Here is a link that might be useful: Here's the floorpro thread
Mae, I was thinking the exact same thing. Most of the folks wigging out have probably never tested their homes for radon or given it a second thought, now they're ready to rip out their stone countertops. This whole thing is ridiculous. |
this is definitely a new trend here, "let's panic over our countertops"and it's not stopping, it seems............. I only peruse them once they are over 20 replies. it's like watching a tennis match that never ends. The topic is becoming pretty boring, lol.............. |
I couldn't agree more!! It's just nuts!! Is this just a different kind of spam? I appreciate all your thoughtful comments - I couldn't bring myself to even open the last few threads. |
- Posted by bill_vincent (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Sat, Jul 26, 08 at 21:27
Believe me when I tell you-- NO ONE hates these threads more than I do. Every time I open one, I feel like I could barf. No lie. I also know I'm probably just as responsible as Al for these threads going on as long as they do and topping out before they head into oblivion. Here's the problem, though. This is Al's shtick. As one webmaster put it, he beats down his opposition with "verbal diarrhea", and then once his opposition gives up, he influences his audience. I refuse to give up. As I've said several times in the last two days across the web, I'm damned if I'm going to give him ANY kind of credibility by my silence. This is too important, and the repercussions could be too far reaching. |
- Posted by bill_vincent (email@example.com) on Sat, Jul 26, 08 at 21:28
Oh, and lowspark-- we're up to 23 matches. :-) |
LOLOLOLOLOL. Bill, I know you're serious, and I'm with you...but I'm still laughing. Tears are rolling down my face and nose thinking about you barfing and all of the fools worrying about radon and their granite. It's just so incredibly stupid. I worry about toilet paper worms.... lolollo...crying here...can't believe that thread is still here...and my rum and soda doesn't even have a dent here. sigh.......gotta' start a real new thread now. I do need some help. OK. ... thanks for saving us from radon. |
It seems the craziness has died down. After the initial hysteria, most folks seem to rally - there are some really funny threads out there! |
Hmmm....now we're up to 26 threads (including this one!) I have to admit I pretty much ignore them. I'm not an expert so I don't feel I can respond since I don't know all the facts or scientific lingo! Also, I've been on vacation so only stopping in once in a while and I would rather respond to design & similar questions. |
- Posted by tx_happy_camper (My Page) on Mon, Aug 4, 08 at 12:09
If anyone wants to rip out their granite for health reasons, I'd love to take it off your hands. I don't care if it is high in radon--we're getting ready to sell. |
Has anyone tested all the other counter materials for radon? Engineered stone? Solid Surface? Formica? Soapstone? etc.?? |
- Posted by bill_vincent (email@example.com) on Wed, Aug 6, 08 at 18:46
Before you go ripping out your thousands of dollars worth of stone countertops, you might want to read the following thread from an inspector forum. Pay particular attention to the posts by a gentleman by the name of Caoimhín P. Connell. This whole shebang is what his career is all about: |
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God is BIG!
so is the love one may have with their K9's. no need to hamper your love. silly bloggers.
Happy heart day!
I love my dog Hemingway! And I hate it when people remind me that he is not actually a child! To me he is… he's my child! I love valentines day too! Have a great one!!!
I love my boyfriend, Ricky, because no one understands me like he does.
I love my family because they love me unconditionally, no matter what — even on days when I don't show it as much as I should.
I love hot chocolate because it makes me warm from the inside out.
I love reading blog posts like these because it reminds me to treasure all the lovely things I love. :)
happy valentines
i love my family and friends and doggie and life and san francisco and being able to walk everywhere! -
what a perfect post. love is perfect in every way. and you talk about Kingsley all u want lady, he's IS like your little baby right now and there is nothing wrong with that. keep being an inspiration love:)
Great list!!
I LOVE this post! And I think it's perfectly normal to think of your pet as your baby :) My dog is like my baby :)
Yay so sweet. Happy Valentine's Day!
I love you, Naomi. You're a source of optimism for me. Don't ever stop.
i LOVE that you love God!
i love that you love LOVE.
you are a rockstar princess!!!!
and i love to LOVE your blog
AND your fur baby!!! bc i love my furbaby toohappy valentines weekend
secretsofdomesticbliss.blogspot.com -
"sometimes i think he's forgotten about me. but that's just silly talk.
i am a child of God and he loves me." such a lovely reminder. thank you!happy valentine's day!
LOVE this post!
Valentine's is one of my favorites too!
(heck. i'm single and still love it!)
I love God, my friends, my family.
I love music and art.
and I love, love, love me some food :D -
ἀγάπε – love in ancient greek. my favorite word :)
and i love love as well and i think it's wonderful that you stop and think about what you're grateful for!
hurray for valentine's day!
I love YOUR love for life! What an awesome post. Hope your weekend is just fantastic!
Noami you are lovely and I love your blog (and Kingsley :D) and I especially love snacking, I am with you all the way there. Hope you, Josh and Kingsley have a great weekend x
What a delightful post. Isn't life wonderful?
just discovered your blog – it's lovely. thanks for writing. and I agree – life is better with food. one of my favorites: too much chocolate cake. find the recipe at allrecipes.com. super easy and perfect for valentine's day.
and again, thanks for writing. I read your blog from start to finish throughout the week and fell in love with it. you're a peach. -
Such an adorable post. I love that love is all around us this time of year, it makes you realise who and what's important in life!
Love your blog and your cute pup.
you are allowed to love your dog that much! and i love hearing about him, so keep the stories and cute photos coming! you are so blessed to be able to have so much love in your life, and to be able to reflect on it and appreciate it. happy valentine's day :)
great post! love is so fabulous! and no worries about the whole puppy lovin situation, kingsley is adorable! and he is your child!
I thought about posting a simmilar msg this weekend:)
Great post.
I agree with everything you said!xx
Awesome list!
Happy Heart Day! -
My dog is like my child so you KEEP ON loving Kingsley and blogging about him!!!
hey there is nothing wrong with your pup being your baby :)
This is beautiful… and inspiring.
MY dog is my baby too… there's nothing wrong with that… I love the Kingsley posts!!
Happy Valentines day to you and your little fam fam!
exactly what valentines day is about – celebrating love :)
I love GOD and He never forgets His children. He promised to never leave or forsake us, He is always there. God is good, all the time even when we don't feel Him.
Have a wonderful Valentine!!!!
happy valentine's day to the davis family! you guys are so precious and i love your little blog of love. <3
even when we think he's forgotten us, God is still there. always. and he loves us beyond words. we are everything to him. isn't that amazing?!
Glad you have so much to love! I love that little heart you made there, very cute. I hope you three have a great Valentine's Day :)
I love my nieces and nephew more than I ever thought possible.
Happy Valentine's Day to you and your cute wittle dog…. (And your husband too, but I'd feel uncomfortable calling him cute like I did with Kingsley) -
nothing better than a good love list…
come by my shop ladies and enter in my heart day head cozy giveaway!
xo -
aw, my dog is definitely my baby! and my kitty. don't know what i'd do without them.
what a wonderful list! sometimes i wish you would do a q&a; with your readers so we can ask you questions! maybe that will be something to think about in the future…because we readers love your blog (and all of the pictures of kingsley too!).
i love love. i love being in love. :) love this post. it inspired me.
I love God, my mom, being in love and my life. and I LOVE your blog :)
my cat is a member of my family! animals make life so much better. i can't wait until i get a dog of my own, too. :)
this is such a great list! xoxo, happy valentine's day!
such a perfect post. i love reading about kingsley. he is your baby. have a beautiful weekend.
I love God, first and foremost..
and family :)
and the best church friends in the entire world!I also love creative inspiration which makes me want to improve myself in the artistic area, which then inspires me to make myself better in all areas.
Love the blog too!
I love God, first and foremost..
and family :)
and the best church friends in the entire world!I also love creative inspiration which makes me want to improve myself in the artistic area, which then inspires me to make myself better in all areas.
Love the blog too!
love LOVE, love DH, love my furbaby (and Kingsley is mos def a furbaby), love people who are loving and love life too!
excellent post! happy vday weekend! -
A rockin' Valentine's day to you and your husband, Taza :D
You know, you really inspire me. Sadness is easy, I've learnt over the years. Happiness is difficult, but you make it seem worth it whenever I forget.
Amen. Kingsley IS your baby and there's nothing wrong with that. This is YOUR blog. Clearly, some people aren't dog people. :)
huzzah, pretty lady! keep on lovn'.
A note about loving Kingsley:
How could you not love Kingsley?
He is pretty much
in the world.
at church,
you know when everyone stands there in the hallway
with their babies
on their hips
and talk about motherhood
and all that great stuff
I walk up to the group
–and I try to join the convo:
I interject…
"My cats do the SAME thing!"
Then my husband gives me
It's the look
that says,
The cat talk?
You're weird,
I love you."And I love him, too.
i treat like my dog like a baby he loves it and i don't care ;)
Just wanted to say thanks! With all of this snow I have not been feeling very valentinesy and this post gave me that boost of happiness I needed. Woo! Thanks
I love that you are not afraid to say what you love. AKA: your dog;) and your faith!
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Maybe you have seen this, but I thought you would enjoy.
I love your blog! It puts a smile on my face and a lightness in my heart. I also love God, My Partner of 14 years and our 2 gifts from God our Lhasa Apsos..Henry and Madison. They are our babies and are such pure beings! Remember Dog is God spelled backwards LOL. I love Valentines Day too, I love those Valentines that come 45 to a box and I want to give them one out to everyone in my little town and I just might!
Beautiful post! :) And who cares if Kingsley is actually a dog? He's your baby and I love the pictures of him!
Happy Valentine's Day!
Kingsley is amazing!!
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happy valentine's day! great list of loves
p.s – i love being in love
Love this list. And yes, God is good! Have a great weekend:)
I <3 your Valentine's Day list! Happy Valentine's Day in snowy DC! :)
key lime pie; so much good. key lime cheesecake from cheesecake factory = divine.
and i love D.C, too. soon enough i will be taking weekend roadtrips; that gets a napoleonic {dynamiye} heckyes.
I love this list and my wonderful husband and our big, orange cat and peanut butter,
Also, I recently attended a training where a couple older women asked me if I had any kids. I asked, "Does my cat count?"
They said no.
Some people just don't understand.
Excellent post- Valentines Day is a day to think of the things and people you love.
So happy to know you go with the flow and celebrate this day!
Thanks for sharing,
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All very good things that deserve your love. Happy Valentine's Day!
oh and i love your blog!
You write and post super cute things, and i love 'cus you share things from your personal life and not just fashion.
I also like the idea of doing hearts with journal paper, i'm going to try it today. Have a happy VDAY!
Thank you for blogging.
I love you.
Happy Valentines. -
I love Valentine's Day, too. Thanks for sharing your loving view of life with us!
i mos def love my new(ish) husband!! can't wait to have such a romantic holiday with him this weekend.
I feel so blessed in my life…. love so many things. But especially my husband. And.. we're off to din din to celebrate! Happy Valentine's Day, everyone!
I love the sound of my heater kicking in to keep me cozy (even though sometimes it annoys me)
I love (and miss) my mom's spaghetti
I love my fiance for being so self motivated and teaching me how to be so
I love "Modern Marvels" on the history channel. Who knew watching wonder bread be made in a factory could be so interesting?
I love the snow piled on the lawn chairs in my yard.
I love Rockstar Diaries. I stalk it everyday. <3
Hi Taza,
I have been reading your blog since your Dad told me about it…I LOVE your family, your sisters baby sat my kids and they are so lovable. I wanted also to say that i know that people have been writing mean things about you guys and to remember that you write for the people who love you. Love you and Happy Valentine day. Come say hi! xoxo
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I love
living somewhere with a beautiful winter
my boyfriend who cares so much about me and does whatever he can to make me happy
my family, who I miss
and God, who always fills me with joyHappy Valentine's Day!
I discovered your blog this week and just wanted to drop you a note to say that it is inspiring and so much fun to read! I so appreciate your love for God, your little stories and snapshots, and that you make modesty stylish! So fun!
Betsy -
I hope u guys have the most sweetest day!
Funny how I thought the sun was a "he" :D
Joyeuse Saint-Valentin !!
hey, here's my love list! thanks for asking, i loved getting it all down on cyber-paper. http://adventuresofdawnicalynn.blogspot.com/2010/02/i-love.html
I love that you are such an inspiration! As another girl in her early twenties trying to become a proper grown-up, I love that you always see the positive side of things, give thanks for your blessings and write it in all down in such a lovely blog. :)
Hope you and Josh are having a very happy Valentine's!
I love my daughter, my perfect early Valentine. Even though this is a world brand new and completely overwhelming to me… it's love.
And I love Zeus, because he likes to play her second father. Every time she cries Alex and Zeus are right by her side.
And I love Alex, and love seeing him as a father. I love that he reads the bible to her when she's upset.
So much to love about life. But I'll stop there to avoid writing my own little blog in your comment area. ha.
Happy Valentines day!
hey Taza! nice post…
what i love now is my holiday in my quite hometown and i love to walk to my life in the future..
and i also make a very quirky valentine post too in my blog..lol it's been ridiculous!hahahha have a nice day Taza
this was a lovely lovely post. :D i love what you said about loving life. and improving each and every day. Hope that will always be the case!!
happy vday!!!
Lovely Taza, i recently find your blog and since is Valentines Day i've featured you in my blog for the real couples that dress good. So if you wanna check it out i'll be extremely happy, and of course i hope you don't mind!! HAPPY V DAY! Greetings from Mexico.
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Thanks for such a positive message!
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cute newspaper heart! :)
beautiful things to love :)
thanks for blogging, especially thanks for sharing happy lists…
it's inspired me to make one and share it on my newborn blog…
happy valentines day! -
i dont comment very often but…
i love valentines.
i love the boy i get to marry in 5 months.
i love my parents.
i love my little brothers, they're so funny.
i love temples.
i love my camera.
and i love cuddling.happy valentines
Valentine's isn't my favorite day, but I do love love.
I love my husband, who is my partner-in-crime and who is incredibly silly when I'm the only one looking.
I love my pups, all 25 pounds total of them. I love the way Rugby always opts for my lap while Lucy perches on the back of the couch against my neck.
I love my parents and sisters who are much too far away.
And, I love carrot cake and cream cheese frosting, just because.
i love this holiday for the very same reason. thank you for spreading the love today :).
oh…and you can always call kingsley a puppy. my dog is almost 2 and i still call her a puppy!
hope you have a lovely v-day!
Naomi! You are the cutest! I love your creations. Happy Valentine's Day! Hope you had a lovely one!
happy valentine's day to you too!
and as for kingsley, he is adorable and I think he and my hazel should be friends. that is, if we lived closer :) but really, I know that my lil Hazel isn't a child but I still treat her and love her as such. because until I have a baby of my own… she IS my baby!! :) and that's just fine by me.
lovely list! love the puppy pics on your blog too- no shame in sharing them :)
such a great post!!! i don't have a valentine this year but i love this holiday too!
keep on rocking our worlds.. you are so very good at it. happy valentines day!
Happy Valentine's Day! I hope you guys enjoyed :)
HOORAY FOR LOVE!!! I love this post – it's what this day is all about! (Well yesterday) and everyday! Love is what make the world go round! ox
I LOVE your blog! I saw this ridiculously cute screen print bulldog baby onesie today and it reminded me of your kingsley: http://celebrity-babies.com/2010/02/15/appaman-clothing-goes-retro-for-spring/
when you have a baby someday she/he should get one!
wow. i'd have to say to have a lot of the same loves. :)
i love my mom & dad.
even when they have to discipline.. i appreciate that they care enough to train me (and my siblings) up right.i love my pooch.
seriously, i can totally understand why you obsess. i do too. sometimes my friends say, "can we talk about something else…." ;)i love my life.
it's a journey.. sometimes fun, sometimes rough. i've heard, "life isn't a tea party… it's a wild adventure! hang on!"i love food.
yum, yum, yum. why is it so good?! help! my hips do not thank me. :/ my tummy does though. (there's always constant conflict i guess..) ;)i love my Abba (aka God).
He is good even in the bad times. (trying to learn that one.) so God is good no matter what. if you look hard enough you can find good in everything. everythinggg.loved this last post. just lovely.
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i love.. your blog!! added you to my roll love your blog xoxoxo – daisyy
I really love this post! Thanks for sharing!
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let me just say…
in'n'out is my very favorite fast food. hands down.
i appreciate that you like it too! -
even though im a little late i just loved this post!! valentines day is the best!!
What a fabulous celebration of a holiday that gets such mixed feelings! Valentine's Day doesn't have to be about romantic love (or the lack thereof). If you choose to use it to celebrate LOVE itself, absolutely anyone should be able to find something to be happy about!
Hi taza
thankyou. You{your blog} has allowed me to dream again.
Rachel. -
Lovin' your list! Writing those lists is such a great way of seeing the good, the great and the fabulous in life and not give too much weight to all that is not (yet) well.
February 12th 2010
because i love love.
all kinds. it's good for you. it's healthy.
i love josh.
because he's my best friend. he loves me for me and we're a little family.
i love my mom and dad.
because they continue to be there for me. and support me. and still love me even though sometimes i pretend to know it all.
i love kingsley.
i know he's not a baby. he's a dog. (no kidding! –thank you to everyone who has pointed that out). but he's a pretty cute dog and he's going to continue to be a main topic on this blog. so incase you missed it the first time, i love kingsley.
i love my sisters. and little brother isaac.
because we are family. and they are pretty rockstar.
i love my friends.
i have the best of them. they are really good to me.
i love D.C.
even on the days i say i don't.
i love key lime pie.
it's just so delicious.
i love my life.
so grateful to be alive. to have free agency. to be me.
i love where i'm at in life.
because i believe i'm making progress each and every day. even if i'm no where near where i thought i'd be at this point in my life.
i love seeing the sun rise.
even though most mornings i'm still sleeping when she rises.
i love snacking.
life is just so much better with FOOD.
i love being a woman.
it's so much fun.
and i love my heavenly father.
sometimes i think he's forgotten about me. but that's just silly talk.
i am a child of God and he loves me.
however you celebrate this holiday, i wish you the very best valentines day weekend ever!
i hope you're loving everyone and everything around you, too!


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Ten reasons for visiting Romania
If you think it might be the right moment to visit Romania but you are not sure about this, then I'll try to convince you that you are about to take a very good decision.
As a tour guide from Romania I had plenty time to visit the most famous tourist destinations of Romania but also to discover most of its secrets. Bellow you are going to discover the main tourist attractions of Romania and other reasons which will make you to come to the country of Dracula or in the Carpathian Garden as it is promoted now.
1 The first reason is that Romania, as a former communist country, is still not very popular among the big tour promoters which means for you the chance of admiring amazing tourist attractions just by yourself. Imagine how many times you wanted to be alone in one amazing place! Well, this is quite possible in this country where you could have just for you an amazing castle like Peles from Sinaia or you could enjoy a stroll on the cobblestone alleys of Sighisoara – probably the best preserved medieval citadel of Europe, without seeing any tourist.
2 In some parts of Romania the country side is so well preserved that it looks like being frozen in time. It is here where you can observe how the locals get up early in the morning to take care of their livestock. Admire the horse-drawn carts leaving behind them a dust that traps like in a phantasmagoria the shimmering light of mornings. Embrace the local culture and discover crafts long time forgotten in other parts of the world. Meet a blacksmith or a group of old ladies embroidering in front of their gates while having a vivid discussion. Don't miss the magical world of the Saxon villages, a stunning living book of the once thriving world of the Germans. Maramures is another rural area famous for its wooden buildings, especially for its tall churches, so tall like their builders were ready to reach the sky. And list remains open with many beautiful and well preserved villages.
3 The cities of Romania are full of life, wild, ready to party anytime, vivid, full of history and culture. Be crazy in the night, get the cultural experience during the day; if you mange to get up after the crazy night. Bucharest, the capital of Romania, is considered even by famous travel sites one of the most rising tourist destination of the world. With so many cultural sights, parks, large boulevards, stunning old neighborhoods, restaurants and bars, Bucharest offers plenty options to any kind of tourist. Other cities like Sibiu, Sighisoara or Brasov are known for their extraordinary heritage and for their medieval architecture while Timisoara is famous for its Baroque atmosphere.
4 The fortified churches, many of the begin part of the UNESCO heritage never cease to impress me, although I had seen them so many times. Located in former Saxon towns, these fortified churches of Transylvania look even today like being prepared for another Tartar or Turkish invasion. Some of them, like Perjmer of Biertan, are so well preserved that they can make the visitors to feel the threads of those invasions or the prayers of the former inhabitants. Many times these old fortified churches are located in remote villages with a wonderful landscape.
5 The painted monasteries of Bucovina, five of them being also part of the UNESCO heritage, are a real testimony of the locals' faith in God but also a testimony of the amazing skills the local artists had achieved in the 16th century. Their exterior frescoes impress even today, 500 years later, any traveler. To all these add the amazing landscape of Bucovina. One of the best is Sucevita, which beside its mural paintings, impresses with its fortress-like shape.
6 If Romania would have just one tourist destination and this would be the Danube Delta, then it would be a reason strong enough for you to come here. After it had passed through 9 countries and 4 capitals of Europe the Danube River finally reaches the Black Sea. It is here where it forms a stunning and unique natural habitat. You'll be overwhelmed by thousands of birds, many different species of fish or by the luxurious forests with their trees jutting of the water. To all these add the remote villages, the locals and the scenery. And the last but not the least comes the wide and wild beach.
7 The Carpathian Mountains are so beautiful that they convinced the Romanian Tourism Office to use them as a national brand. Forming an arc on the Romanian territory, the Carpathians are one of the last untouched wild areas of Europe. Beside their breathtaking scenery, the Carpathian Mountains are even today a perfect shelter for big and wild animals such us the beautiful brown bears. One of the most amazing roads of the world, as Jeremy Clarkson said, is to be found also here. The Transfagarasan Road is the best and most exciting way of crossing the Carpathians in time of summer.
8 The locals and the food are going to be for you unforgettable experiences. The Romanians are so hospitable that many times, especially in the country side, you'll be invited in their houses. Don't be shy in taking pictures of them. They will be glad to pose for you. The food, simple but so fresh is going to be one of the best moments of your trip. In order to complete your meals you must try the local drinks, the rich wines, the local beer or the "tuica", a local strong plum brandy.
9 This county is so divers that would be impossible to see all or experience everything in just one trip. There are plenty options for everybody, from cultural experiences to adventures for adrenaline junkies, from cities to villages, from mountains to the sea side. Nobody will get bored in Romania.
10 And finally, but many times very important, the cost. Romania is still one of the most inexpensive countries to travel to. My tourists told me many times that Romania is the Eastern Switzerland but at the half price. So take advantage of this and do not worry anymore of high costs while traveling around Romania.


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Leicestershire and Rutland Cricket Chief Executive Wasim Khan MBE has been an extremely busy man and is loving every minute of his new job.
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Will Gidman continued to be a thorn in Leicestershire's side on the second day of the LV=CC game at Bristol.
After snapping up a career-best 6-15 with the ball yesterday, the all-rounder posted a personal high 143 as Gloucestershire racked up 516-9 declared to claim a first innings lead of 399.
Leicestershire were left a horrible period of 15 overs to bat and showed character to move to 60-1 with Angus Robson on 19 not out and Ned Eckersley 32*.
The number three hit 28 of those in boundaries to underline his talent and form – Eckersley requires just eight more to reach 1,250 first-class runs for the summer.
The duo put on a welcome unbroken 47, and the team will therefore resume 339 behind with nine second innings wickets intact.
County ended the first day well but Gloucestershire still resumed in a decent position on 210-4 and three successive partnerships of substance kept them in control.
Hamish Marshall (81, 152b) extended his stand with Benny Howell to 69 before adding 97 with W Gidman, who then put on 131 with Tom Smith (50, 121b).
Gloucestershire extended their advantage by 102 for the loss of Howell (34, 61b) in the morning session. Ollie Freckingham (18-2-91-0) started with a maiden but Howell struck Matthew Hoggard (17-1-58-0) for four in the next over before Marshall hit two boundaries in the next over.
Howell again found the fence in the 56th and 57th over and Marshall struck two fours as Ben Raine entered the attack. A total of 38 runs had been added without loss in the first eight overs, so it had been a solid start for Gloucestershire. A Howell four in the 61st over ensured Gloucestershire banked a second batting point.
Hoggard bowled a maiden to check progress and Raine (19-3-78-2) built on that by having Howell caught by Sykes at extra cover. Wyatt replaced Hoggard to bowl the 66th over, and only one came from it. But seven runs were scored from the first two balls of the next over from Raine to put the hosts 150 ahead.
Wyatt had replaced Hoggard and Sykes then came on in place of Raine. Marshall picked up another couple of fours as he progressed to an 83-ball half-century, and W Gidman collected his third boundary to take the score beyond 300.
Shiv Thakor (12-2-49-2) had a burst alongside Sykes and the pair took their stand to 50 before the new ball was taken two overs before lunch. Freckingham and Thakor had an over each but no further breakthrough was forthcoming, Gloucs going in on 311-5.
That represented a lead of 195 and the batsmen picked up where they left off by each striking a trio of boundaries in the first ten overs of the session. A leg bye took Gloucestershire to a fourth batting point but the stand was put paid to by Raine, who trapped Marshall leg before.
It gave Leicestershire a second bowling point but another partnership emerged. W Gidman hit Freckingham for three consecutive fours in the 100th over, the first of which took him to a 104-ball 50. W Gidman then took 14 off the 103rd over bowled by Sykes. Again he picked up three boundaries in an over, including a wonderful lapped sweep.
Leicestershire now had spin from both ends and Gloucestershire moved to full bonus points in the 107th over. W Gidman swept to the ropes later in that over, and Smith moved to 16 in the next over by driving Josh Cobb (13-1-46-0) for a straight four.
The advantage moved past 300 and by tea, Gloucestershire were 428-6 with Gidman unbeaten on 96. He moved to a 150-ball century after the interval, the landmark including 13 boundaries.
Smith was a good foil and collected a couple more fours. The stand moved into three figures and the score reached 450 simultaneously with a Smith single, before both batsmen hit another four as Gloucestershire continued to kick on.
A sixth boundary for Smith, followed by a single four balls later, took him to a maiden first-class 50 from 124 deliveries. W Gidman then went past his career best score with a four off Sykes (31-2-120-2), but the spinner responded well by having Smith caught by Matthew Boyce at mid-wicket.
W Gidman upped the ante by hitting a couple of maximums and a four and Craig Miles also opened his boundary account. But a mix-up led to Miles (9, 14b) being run out by Wyatt at short fine leg, and W Gidman was then caught at deep mid-wicket by Greg Smith off Wyatt (20.3-5-66-2) to prompt a declaration.
There was a nice moment as Robson got off the mark for Leicestershire in the opening over from W Gidman. A nice drive brought the batsman three in Matt Taylor's opener and Smith then picked up a couple of fours in W Gidman's second over.
But Smith (9, 14b) fell leg before to David Payne in the fifth for an early setback. Eckersley again looked in fine fettle by picking up a trio of boundaries off Miles; a stroke down to third man was followed by a punchy cover drive and a well-timed cut.
Robson and Eckersley both flicked down to long leg for four before Eckersley clattered his fifth four of the innings through extra. Eckersley took ten off Howell's only over, including another couple of fours. A two scored inbetween those strokes took the score to 50.
Robson picked up six runs off the last over as Leicestershire ended the day in good shape, but there is still lots of hard work to do.


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Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) blood test
FSH stands for follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). This hormone is released by the anterior pituitary gland.
In women, FSH stimulates production of eggs and a hormone called estradiol during the first half of the menstrual cycle.
In men, FSH stimulates production of sperm.
This article discusses the test to check the level of FSH in the blood.
Alternative Names
Follicle stimulating hormone
How the test is performed
A blood sample is needed. For information on how this is done, see: Venipuncture
How to prepare for the test
If you are a woman of childbearing age, your health care provider may want you to obtain the blood test on certain days of your menstrual cycle.
How the test will feel
When the needle is inserted to draw blood, some people feel moderate pain, while others feel only a prick or stinging sensation. Afterward, there may be some throbbing.
Why the test is performed
Your doctor may order this test if you have signs of certain reproductive or pituitary disorders. In some situations, it may also be done to confirm menopause.
The FSH test is usually done to help diagnose problems with sexual development, menstruation, and fertility. The test is used to help diagnose or evaluate:
- Menopause
- Women who have polycystic ovary syndrome, ovarian cysts, irregular vaginal bleeding, or infertility
- Children who start sexual development at a very young age
- Men who have infertility
- Men who do not have testicles or whose testicles are underdeveloped
Normal Values
Normal FSH levels will differ depending on a person's age and gender.
- Male
- Before puberty: 0 - 5.0 mIU/ml*
- During puberty: 0.3 - 10.0 mIU/ml
- Adult: 1.5 - 12.4 mIU/ml
- Female:
- Before puberty: 0 - 4.0 mIU/ml
- During puberty: 0.3 - 10.0 mIU/ml
- Women who are menstruating: 4.7 - 21.5 mIU/ml
- Postmenopausal: 25.8 - 134.8 mIU/ml
The examples above are common measurements for results of these tests. Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Some labs use different measurements or test different samples. Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your specific test results.
* mIU/ml = milli international units per milliliter
What abnormal results mean
Disorders that may be associated with abnormal FSH results include:
- Hypopituitarism
- Klinefelter syndrome
- Polycystic ovary disease
- Turner syndrome
- Ovarian failure (ovarian hypofunction)
- Ovarian or adrenal cancers
- Precocious puberty in girls and boys
- Anorexia
The test may also be performed for:
What the risks are
Veins and arteries vary in size from one patient to another and from one side of the body to the other. Obtaining a blood sample from some people may be more difficult than from others.
Other risks associated with having blood drawn are slight but may include:
- Excessive bleeding
- Fainting or feeling light-headed
- Hematoma (blood accumulating under the skin)
- Infection (a slight risk any time the skin is broken)
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This monthly report is an MS Excel spreadsheet, which is broken up by state. PJs can use this report to view open activities in IDIS including activities with 100 percent of the funds drawn and with a status code of FD, or final draw. The HOME final rule at 24 CFR 92.502(d)(1) requires PJs to enter project completion data into IDIS within 120 days of making a final draw for a project (see HOMEfires Vol. 6 No. 1, August 2006). In addition, PJs can view activities that have been open (OP) for several years with little or no HOME funds drawn. These projects, if not progressing, should be cancelled. Likewise, Field Offices can use this report as a desk-monitoring tool to view each PJ's open activities in need of completion or cancellation in IDIS.
Please note that all street addresses have been removed from the reports due to privacy considerations.
The HOME PJ's Open Activities Reports provide data through November 30, 2013


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Laugh, Read and Resolutions
Working on New Year's Resolutions to get in shape? Check out Ana Caban's La Buena Life, a blog and online community by the pilates and good life coach. You can find some of her workout and pilates videos on her YouTube page or order her award-winning DVDs on her site.
For additional exercise inspiration, we love Girl Get Strong, an online women's health and fitness magazine. We especially go for the "workin' out" category, which includes videos.
And since we're talking style and self-expression with Elsa Mora on the Tiki Tiki today, check out Karla's Closet, for L.A. fashion student Karla Deras's cool looks and beautiful photographs.
Season Two of the wonderful and clever Ylse Web series is going on. Have you checked it out? Click on over to the YouTube page and enjoy the Spanglish. We love Ylse and how she "gets" us. Just another Latina girl trying to make it work.
And, via Literanista: Grand Central Publishing introduced their GCP Book Match iPhone Application over the holidays to help readers find new Latino/a books. You take a quiz and the App offers titles. Works on the iPhone or iPod Touch. Que cool is that?
What are your resolutions for 2010?