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My shelves are overflowing with new stacks!! HERE is a video featuring the newest stacks that are out at Michaels right now!
Monday, January 2, 2012
Video: New at Michaels!
My shelves are overflowing with new stacks!! HERE is a video featuring the newest stacks that are out at Michaels right now!
164 comments:
I can't wait to check out my Michael's!ReplyDelete
These are gorgeous! Wish I lived closer to a Michaels.ReplyDelete
LOVE the Timeless Type Stack! So very cool!! And the Chalkboard Neutral is so awesome!ReplyDelete
Thanks for the heads Up !!they look fab :)ReplyDelete
Awesome! I can't wait to get my hands on some new stacks :)ReplyDelete
I have already spotted some of the stacks at Michaels. I will have to go back and see the ones that I missed as they were stocking the shelves on my last visit.ReplyDelete
OH my goodness I for see a DCWV purchase in my future. I love the Christmas Bling so I'm sure I'll be loving the new Glam Rhinestone too.. Oh I can't wait.ReplyDelete
WOW I love Timeless Type, I could see me using that a lotReplyDelete
going to Michael's on Wednesday to check this out. It would be great to score a new stack and then win too !ReplyDelete
Hi. My name's Amanda. I'm a paper addict.ReplyDelete
Argh wish we had Michaels in Australia :( So hard to get dcwv stacks here :( Am totally in love with the timeless type especially and the watercolour type one at the end :) Loved some of the others but these were the standouts!ReplyDelete
- Charlene M.January 2, 2012 at 3:55 PM
These all look awesome! Can't wait to get to Michaels to check them out.ReplyDelete
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wonderful! can't wait to go to Michaels to get some.ReplyDelete
I LOVE the Teenage stack! How fun!ReplyDelete
Can't wait to "feel" these papers. Awesome colors!!!ReplyDelete
All of these stacks are GREAT! Glad to start the New Year off with some GREAT stacks!ReplyDelete
*sigh* Payday will not come soon enough!!ReplyDelete
Oh what fun! I really love the Timeless stack and Teenage stack. I have a boy and girl and it's not easy to find teen papers.ReplyDelete
Wow, I love those chalkstock and the vintagestack. Woho!!!ReplyDelete
I saw some of these yesterday- LOVE Timeless Type!ReplyDelete
love the new tatter type stack and the la bella stack.ReplyDelete
Wonderful!!! I love these papers Stack! Too bad I live far away. No importer brings this material to my country. Last year I bought one a girl from Buenos Aires who brought their own. I love it and I feel sorry for using it! hugs from Córdoba, ArgentinaReplyDelete
I love the Painted Petals and the Teenage Dream although I wish Michaels was carrying more of the Matstack sized paper. The smaller sized prints are great for card makers!ReplyDelete
I really like the timeless type stack and the all chalked up ones too! Thanks for the video!ReplyDelete
LOVE them all!! Can't wait to se them in person!ReplyDelete
Oh, me oh my!! I am still recovering from your last video, Erin!! What to do....what to do....I guess I will be saving. 'Love them so much!!ReplyDelete
Happy New Year,
my mouth is watering !ReplyDelete
i wish i had a way to get them in INDIA
All are great! Especially the glam rhinestone, bella rouge and the chalkboard paper. Love them!ReplyDelete
Oh no - I'm in trouble :)ReplyDelete
Wow!!!! I love them all!! can't wait to see them in person. Great job DCWV!ReplyDelete
love the chalkboard pads! Happy New Year!ReplyDelete
Erin, I LOVE all those stacks!! My birthday is on the 15th - hopefully I will get some money and gift cards for Michaels so I can go pick those up! Thanks for always making great products!!ReplyDelete
All of the stacks look great! I cannot wait to see them at Michaels!ReplyDelete
Great video and awesome stacks, now I just have to choose one when I go to Michaels this week. I know I will have to wait till I get there and touch and see them in person. As a crafter, paper is my favorite medium to work with.ReplyDelete
I love the new stacks & am looking forward to seeing them in person! The Painted Petals & Timeless stacks as well as the gorgeous rhinestone stacks look so beautiful to me!ReplyDelete
Fun! I think I'm going to need one of every color of the chalk stacks! :)ReplyDelete
I love the new stacks. They are at my Michaels now! My fav is the painted petals. the colors are so bright!ReplyDelete
The new stacks look great!ReplyDelete
Wow!!! Great paper stacks I will have to get to Michael's and check those out!ReplyDelete
I LOVE the Timeless Type stack! I got a Michaels gift card for Christmas and might have to buy this stack with it.ReplyDelete
- Beth E.January 2, 2012 at 5:52 PM
They are pretty, but I don't use bling or floral very much in my crafting!! I live with a household of males. So not much use for pinks and flowers. Would like to see more masculine lines.ReplyDelete
Wow! Sure wish I had something for the pretty floral prints. My boys don't appreciate them very much. :) I love the chaalkboard papers thoReplyDelete
Wow. Love the lines. Want one of each!ReplyDelete
Love them!! You all are coming out with so many, it's hard to keep up :)ReplyDelete
Great new stacks. I didn't see them at my Michael's today, but I did get 2 of the new stacks from JoAnn's today. I can't wait to see these new stacks at Michael's.ReplyDelete
MMMMM....as each stack flipped by i liked it more than the last one! lol, i need to save up for these for sure. the teenage one is really great, not a lot of that type of pp out there. Thank you for showing off the goods!ReplyDelete
These new stacks look great! Love the Timeless Type.ReplyDelete
Will be heading to Michaels for touchy feely of the new stacks and have the Michaels employees wondering what I'm doing. Like the Glam Rhinestone Neutral & printed Petals.ReplyDelete
'Sunshine HoneyBee"
..how I wish I live near Michael store....ReplyDelete
I try to get to Michaels twice a week so I can see all the new stuff! Looks like I'll be getting some new paper!ReplyDelete
I can't wait to get to Michael's and see if they have these! I LOVE Painted Petals!!ReplyDelete
So excited about the solid color stacks with texture, the Chalkboard and Silks looks extremely inviting!ReplyDelete
One of my crafting resolutions for 2012 was to use the product I have on hand and not buy anything in the first 3 months of the year . . . but if I hadn't, I would be at Michael's tomorrow picking up Timeless Type!ReplyDelete
I like the Painted Petals the best, but there are a bunch of good ones here. I also wish Michaels would carry the mat stack size - I like the smaller prints for card making.ReplyDelete
Can't wait to see them in person, they are all so niceReplyDelete
Look at how awesome!ReplyDelete
Great new bunch of stacks again:)ReplyDelete
Wow! More great stacks! Wish we had a Michaels closer than an hour and a half away. Might need to make a road trip!ReplyDelete
Great stacks. Can't wait to go to Michaels.ReplyDelete
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I can't wait to get my hands on these!ReplyDelete
Holy moly, that's a lot of new stacks! I really liked the two glitter ones. They look similar to the Dazzle, but I definitely appreciate the more neutral colors and that GORGEOUS damask print! Too bad I don't have a Michael's nearby... that silky stack looked positively yummy.ReplyDelete
These are so gorgeous! I can't wait to get some of them. Thanks so much for showing them to us.ReplyDelete
Great video! Thanks again for doing these! Conger wait to go or and get some!ReplyDelete
I saw a few of these at my local Michael's store. Sadly they are so disorganized everything is a mess and they are all just piled on top of each other, new & old. They are opening a new store here soon, so hopefully I'll have better luck there! The few I did find were beautiful in person!ReplyDelete
Been sick since Christmas and I am having paper withdrawals. Well I will have to go and see all the new stacks as soon as I am feeling better.ReplyDelete
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Great new STACKS - once again - love the Painted Petals and the purple Rhinestone paper.....can't wait to get to Michael'sReplyDelete
Oh, do I love paper :O) I think I should be part owner in Michael's by now tee hee...Hugs! Leah AnnReplyDelete
I am so very excited about the new stacks at Michael's! Can't wait to get my hands on them!!!! Feed the addiction!ReplyDelete
Timeless Types....is a must have!. I really love the brights.ReplyDelete
Nearest Michael's is 900 miles away!ReplyDelete
Kris in Alaska
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Hello, my name is Janelle and I'm a paper addict. DCWV is my drug of choice. :-)ReplyDelete
Wow, what wonderful choices. Thankyou. firstname.lastname@example.com
OH, the Printed Petals stack is GORGEOUS!!!!!!ReplyDelete
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WOW, love all of them. Nearest store is 5 hoursReplyDelete
away, maybe I will won one.
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I'm ready for Spring and am loving all the bright and soft colors. La Bella Rouge and Printed Petals would just light up my day!ReplyDelete
You had me at rhinestones! There isn't one stack that I don't want, boy am I in trouble!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 3, 2012 at 4:20 AM
I love these stacks!! The green on the smooth stack is my favorite!! I love the Polaroids in timeless type. I love the painted petals and I'm thinking how I can incorporate the rhinestones into my son's scrapbook =)ReplyDelete
Rosalynn C.
I love the new stacks! Timeless type is my favorite!ReplyDelete
I think I love the silky stacks! The watercolor stack is beautiful. Thanks for the video.ReplyDelete
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I love all the new stacks!! The colors are awesome. Thanks so much for the videoReplyDelete
Love all the new paper stacks, love the purple.ReplyDelete
I am always buying DCWV stacks because of the coordination of all the pattern papers. It makes scrapping so easy. Please pick me :)ReplyDelete
They're all great! I'm gonna have to visit Michael's this week.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 3, 2012 at 6:00 AM
The Chalkboard Pad seems really interesting. Gotta make a stop at Michael's and check it out. In the meantime ... Happy New Year!ReplyDelete
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- Bethany BeckerJanuary 3, 2012 at 6:30 AM
The Chalkboard pad and the Timeless type pad look amazing. Can't wait to see these in person.ReplyDelete
I love the new paper stacks!! I can't wait to be able to see them in person. Thanks for sharing! Hope you have a Blessed day.ReplyDelete
Can't wait to go see the video of the new stacks but i know that there are going to be a few that i can't live without as always.ReplyDelete
Of course I "need" most of the new pads! The DCWV team is so talented and come up with such great designs!ReplyDelete
Really like that watercolor look in the new Printed Petals stack. Also so glad you are coming out with the smooth finish solids.ReplyDelete
Great new stacks! I love the rhinestone ones! Thanks for the chance to win!ReplyDelete
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Great new designs. Can't wait to get to Michael's to check them out. patnbobcuddy at gmail dot comReplyDelete
I love all of those papers, but the glitter stack I can't wait to see. Oh, I love, love rhinestones too - headingto Michaels today! Thanks! Nancy :~)ReplyDelete
DCWV is always first on my list for paper! Best addiction ever! Did I say addiction? Thanks for a chance to win. Great prosperity to DCWV!ReplyDelete
Heading to Michael's TODAY! I am totally in love with the Chalks pads, the Bright Glitz Glitter stack, and especially the Teenage Dream collection--even though I am in my 60s, I MUST have that one!ReplyDelete
Need to get over to Michaels and spend my gift cards! I am in love with the new stacks. Top of my list, Silky Smooth, Glitzy Glitter, Timeless Type and Printed Petals. Thanks for the video.ReplyDelete
Delicious stacks !!! Love the timeless type !!!ReplyDelete
I just love watching your paper stack video's.. All the new stacks are fabulous.Now I need to go paper shopping, lol..ReplyDelete
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Wow! What a fabulous release!!! They are all yummy, but the Glam Rhinestone Neutrals and the Silky Smooth are the favs, but let me tell you I would love to work with the All Chalked Up, too; would make for some interesting fun in the studio! I need to plan a trip down the mountain. SOON!ReplyDelete
Wow! These are great stacks. I love the Timeless Type but all of them are fantastic! Time to go to Michaels!ReplyDelete
My favorite would be Printed Petals but all new stacks are great!ReplyDelete
Love all that glitter. So funReplyDelete
Wow! DCWV really outdid themselves this time! These are all so gorgeous but the ones that really jumped out at me were the Glam rhinestones, Timeless Type and Printed Petals Stacks. I see a trip to Michael's in my near future!ReplyDelete
This is so exciting! The quality of DCWV paper is so great. I love being able to make a project with one paper stack, and have everything coordinate so well.-Raquel @ Raquelsdesigns.blogspot.comReplyDelete
Wow....Awesome stacks! My favorite is the Timless Type stack. I also love the All Chalked Up stacks. What a great idea...chalk board paper! Can't wait to get to Michael's to get me some of these stacks.ReplyDelete
OHHH so excited...Michaels here I come!ReplyDelete
So many new designs!!ReplyDelete
Love them all! But can't afford them all right now. Which to choose? Oh my!ReplyDelete
I am in love!! So want the 1st 2 with the gems and some of the others............I am so going to michaels...........right now!!ReplyDelete
Wow! Timeless Type is definitely coming home with me. Printed Petals looks amazing too. Since my new year's resolution is to use one piece of paper from my stash for every new piece I use, I'll have to scrap up a storm cause I so want these new stacks.ReplyDelete
Awesome new stacks! Need to get me some.ReplyDelete
I love the Timeless Type & the Printed Petals stacks, but I'll probably end up with them all eventually!ReplyDelete
I noticed some of the printed stacks at my M's the other day. I thought they were new! I can't wait to try the chalk papers. Those seem like they would be so much fun!ReplyDelete
I have a gift card for Michaels that is burning a hole in my pocket - time to get shopping for some of these stacks.ReplyDelete
Thanks for the video, can't wait to get to Michael's!!ReplyDelete
Great new stacks. I think my favorite is the timeless type one!ReplyDelete
Love them all..but neutrals glam rhinestone and teenage dream are my faves.ReplyDelete
Awesome! Love the chalkboard paper, will have to get both of those and the glitzy glam with black & gold.ReplyDelete
- Rebecca WhiteJanuary 3, 2012 at 11:13 AM
Look forward to checking them out in person Frioday nightReplyDelete
How do you ever keep up with the new stacks! Each so unique and appealing it's hard to choose so my tendency is to have them all which is very good for DCWV and not so good for my checkbook! C'est la vie! Thanks for sharing.
Love them all. Painted petals is beautiful, but I could use them all! TFS!ReplyDelete
I want them all!! My absolute favourite was La Bella Rouge, and I also loved the Glitzy Glitter and the Glam Rhinestones in neutrals and the Timeless Type stack. TFS!ReplyDelete
Thanks! It's like Christmas after Christmas! So many to choose from... humm I want them all!ReplyDelete
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WOW! That's a lot of stacks!! So many....:)ReplyDelete
Love them all. Gee, I see I'm not alone in feeling that. Yike$. My account will surely be reduced.ReplyDelete
How exciting! I gotta start saving my pennies to get some of these!ReplyDelete
I'm already addicted to your stacks and each time you release more, I become more addicted!! Thank you so much, I love them all and can't wait to go spend my gift card to get some. :-)ReplyDelete
Saw all the stacks at Michaels yesterday and the videos definitely do not do justice to the Glitter and Smooth cardstock stacks!ReplyDelete
The Printed Petal Stack is gorgeous!!! Love the watercolor look :)ReplyDelete
very cool...can't wait!ReplyDelete
I saw these stacks at Michaels today -- just beautiful!ReplyDelete
Can't wait to get to Michaels to check out the new StacksReplyDelete
Breat new stacks. The chalkboard paper and silky ones are intriging. Can't wait to feel them. I love the Timeless Type stack! Just my style!ReplyDelete
LOVE the new stacks (as always)!!!!! Will need to make a trip to a Michael's store soon!ReplyDelete
I love the NEW STACKS.Especially that they are at my favorite store"Micheals".ReplyDelete
Cool new stacks. Thanks for sharing a peek!ReplyDelete
i see a trip to michaels in the near future. can't wait to see the new stacks in personReplyDelete
So wish I lived closer to Michaels!!!!ReplyDelete
I found the Glitzy Glitter stack today at Michael's (brights) and OMG - I love it! I need to go back and get the neutrals stack; I just love love LOVE these stacks!! :DReplyDelete
Printed Petals is my favorite.ReplyDelete
I'm running to Michaels !!ReplyDelete
Thank you for the post!!
I cannot wait to see the new stacks in stores!! I love DCWV paper!ReplyDelete
Can't wait to pick out my favorite!! ThReplyDelete
OMG! I live the rhinestone and glitter stacks. Have to have them! I'm off to michaelsReplyDelete
I've never been to a Michaels store...YET!ReplyDelete
There are so many new stacks you are coming out with! I really like the glitzy glitter neutrals stack. I could see myself using that A LOT!ReplyDelete
Wow, more stacks to buy at Michaels. Love most of them. TFSReplyDelete
I'm loving these new stacks, especially the rhinestone sets. Saw Michaels staff unpacking the boxes the other day and can't wait to see all the new ones displayed.ReplyDelete
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- AnonymousJanuary 4, 2012 at 7:31 PM
Love, love the Timeless Type paper. Thanks for sharing!ReplyDelete
Jan B.
I love them all!ReplyDelete
so much paper so little time what to make nextReplyDelete
Love all the new stacks, and I've already seen them at my Michael's! I think I need to add a special 'DCWV' section to my craft space :)ReplyDelete
So many gorgeous stacks to choose from!!ReplyDelete
Grat release. That silky smooth paper is awesome!ReplyDelete
Love all the new stacks - I see a road trip to Michael's in my near future.ReplyDelete
Oh I can't decide... Should I just go to Michael's and buy the stacks or wait a couple of days to see if I'm your lucky winner :)ReplyDelete
Can't wait for my weekly trip to Michael's to check out the new stuff they have.ReplyDelete
More new stacks... aahh! Love them!ReplyDelete
WOW!!! I was just flippin' thru some of these stacks at Michaels on Wed. The purple in the Silky Smooth caught my eye. (Love purple!) Then I saw the glam rhinestones that the pages were pkgd individually and didn't get why they were wrapped, but now, after watching the video, I do. Great new stacks!ReplyDelete
I can't wait t see all of the new stacks at Michael's! Love all of my DCWV papers. They are the first I grab when I scrap!!ReplyDelete
I checked them out today and LOVE...made my list of wants.ReplyDelete
- stephanie sandesJanuary 8, 2012 at 10:17 PM
Please, I'm in love with these products but I can not buy because I'm from Brazil. Please, present me with a stack!!ReplyDelete
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- stephanie sandesJanuary 8, 2012 at 10:18 PM
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Issue 00535
September 13 -
19, 2008
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In Focus
Improved NGOs' interventions
By Ramadhani Kupaza
Increasingly and perhaps rightly so, government and donor organizations
question NGOs' effectiveness as tools for community development. But
experience shows that interventions for development by some NGOs in
Arusha achieve far better results cost-effectively than many government
efforts. There are many examples of local NGOs in Arusha that perform
effectively for development.
Consider an NGO based in Ngaramtoni known as OSOTWA Community Based
Conservation Organization. In 2007 the NGO completed successfully a
community based awareness raising project that led to establishment of a
Community Based Forest Management (CBFM) Model. The Model was developed
for Engorika hill in Olkokola village in Arusha. The UN Food and
Agriculture Organization (FAO) funded the project through the Forest and
Beekeeping Division of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism.
FAO and FBD have accepted the Model. FBD considers incorporating
relevant aspects of the model into the national forest programme. The
Engorika Forest Management Model is available for replication in other
Currently, OSOTWA implements an innovative project for a village known
as Kimnyak in order to minimize wastage of resources and to use
biological or fossil waste as raw materials that can be used to
alleviate poverty among members of the community. The Foundation For
Civil Society Funds the Project.
To ensure effective implementation of the project, OSOTWA has
sub-contracted a locally based women development group in Ngaramtoni
known as MERIKEBU to train women in Kimnyak how to construct appropriate
rainwater harvesting systems from house roofs. The aim is partly to
train the women on various approaches to reduce waste of water in the
form of run off when it rains. In the end, Kimnyak women will be
empowered to replicate the technology in the village and in surrounding
In addition, OSOTWA intends to engage another local NGO known as WODSTA
to train Kimnyak women how to construct alternative and energy saving
stoves. Emphasis is given to stoves that use waste in the form paper,
saw dust, charcoal dust or grass as sources of energy. The waste is
compacted by using simple rural technology to make briquettes as an
alternative to charcoal thereby slowing the rate of destruction of
Again, Kimnyak women will be empowered to apply the technology learned
in order to produce stoves and briquettes for domestic as well as
commercial purposes. Trained women in Kimnyak will replicate the
technology in the village and in surrounding areas.
WODSTA itself is an effective NGO for community development. It has
successfully enabled many women development groups to establish energy,
food preservation and processing enterprises for domestic and commercial
purposes. WODSTA has enabled a women development group at Daraja Mbili
to establish an energy-based enterprise. Other WODSTA supported women
groups process agricultural products into various food products such as
honey, tomato sauce, chilies and pickles for sale. For instance, members
of the Umangu and Dakika Women Development Groups now sell food products
at local and international markets. Umangu group is based in Ngurdoto
village and Dakika is in Kikatiti
A human rights NGO known as HAKIKAZI CATALYST has been instrumental in
development and establishment of many of the existing community based
economic initiatives in Arusha. HAKIKAZI is responsible for
establishment of many of the successful Savings and Credit Cooperative
Societies (SACCOS) and Micro-Financing Institutions in Arusha.
HAKIKAKZI considers human rights beyond economic freedom. The
organization translates and conducts regular workshops to enlighten
members of grassroots communities on issues concerning national
policies. Many policies are written in English while few people in rural
Tanzania read the language fluently.
HAKIKAZI invites officials from relevant sectors in government to make
presentations on relevant policy issues at gatherings such as workshops.
Village and community leaders and journalists specializing on community
issues are represented at the workshops.
A conservation and development NGO known as OIKOS East Africa has
facilitated Lemong, Ilkurot and Olkokola Villages to enter into an
agreement with a government project known as Meru-Usa Forest Plantation
to manage jointly and benefit financially from the forest plantation.
OIKOS has provided tap water suitable for drinking to settlements that
are located in arid areas in Meru District Council. The NGO is in the
process of demarcating village boundaries in Ngarenanyuki ward. Official
boundary demarcations will form the basis for developing village land
use plans.
In particular, OIKOS aims to set up a computerized land use
"Decision-Making Support System" for the Meru District Council. The
system is a pilot project which will be replicated in other Wards in the
District after testing.
The list of effective local NGOs is long. Therefore, it is more rational
for government and donor organizations to encourage non-performing NGOs
to perform rather than to abandon the organizations.
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Have you ever noticed how in some really nice kitchens the island countertop is made from butcher block, while the rest of the countertops are granite or quartz?
No? Well … neither did I, but my wife sure did!
And I'm glad she did, because when we had our granite countertops installed, we told the guys not to measure and cut for the island because we were going to handle that part ourselves!
And I have to tell you, it makes a real difference in how the kitchen feels when you have a warm wood accent right in the middle of it. It just makes it feel more at home.
Plus, it saved us some money… something that I'm sure Susanna will tell you I really, really like.
And it wasn't hard to do at all. It's an easy and fast project… cost us only $250 which includes the addtion of two cool corbels from Home Depot.
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3/4" thick plywood or scrap wood
Kitchen sealant or construction adhesive
A beautiful pre-cut butcher block island countertop
The first step will be to remove your existing island countertop.
I'm assuming you don't have a beautiful solid surface countertop like granite or quartz (because then why would you want to get rid of it). But if you do, then you'll have to figure out how the countertop was attached to the island (usually just with adhesive) and do your best to get the countertop off without damaging any of the cabinets.
But if you're like me, you probably have a boring, or perhaps a little hideous, laminate countertop like this one.
Before you start tearin' things up, you'll want to remove any drawers from the island.
It's not critical to cover your stuff inside the island just yet, since removing the countertop shouldn't make a big mess. But I'll understand if you want to be extra cautious.
Now, take a look under the outside edge of your countertop. It should look a lot like this.
As you can see, most countertops like this have a double thick section around the edges, and then are much thinner in the middle. In order to make the countertop sit at the right height, they use plywood strips that are usually screwed into the top of the cabinet edges. Then, all they do is glue down the countertop on top of these "spacers."
So there are no screws or nails that you can see. Which means all you're left to do is grab a pry bar!
What you need to do, to get the countertop off, is to wedge a pry bar between the top of the cabinet and the underside of the countertop.
It's best to use the front corner of the cabinet, since that should be the strongest part of the cabinet. You don't want to crush your beautiful island!
Keep working it from multiple sides until you pry it loose.
Haul that ugly thing out of there! 5 o'clock shadow is optional…
Now you may end up ripping the screws out of the cabinets, or you might only break the glue between the countertop and the plywood strips. OR if you're like me, you'll do some of both.
No worries… just use a drill/driver with the right bit to take the screws out and get rid of the plywood strips.
Next, you'll want to temporarily place the butcher block countertop on top of the island. Get it in just the right position that you want it to be (with equal spacing on all sides) and then use a pencil to mark guide lines on the underside.
This way, you'll be able to line up the countertop quickly when you set it in place, before the adhesive starts to dry!
The next steps make a little mess, so if you haven't already covered the inside of the island, do it now!
Better yet, clear out the island. We couldn't keep all the debris out and had to vacum it out anyway.
Attach a couple strips of ¾" thick plywood or 1x lumber to the top of the cabinets to give your beautiful butcher block something to attach to that will rest just about 1/8" above the cabinet top.
You don't want to just glue it to the cabinet edges for 2 reasons:
First, you need to have a little air gap around the edges of the cabinet for air circulation.
Second, you don't want glue squeezed out all around your island!
But you don't want the gap to be noticeable, just about 1/8" or less will do. You'll need to precisely cut the plywood so it snugly fits inside the top of the cabinet.
Then, screw the plywood to the cabinet faces. This part can be a little tricky if you haven't done it before. But if you follow my tips it should be a breeze!
The trick is to get a pilot hole drilled at a sharp angle into the plywood, about 60 degrees from vertical. But you won't have much luck if you hold your drill at this angle right away because the bit won't bite into the wood and it'll just slide away from you.
Instead, start drilling straight down, but only just a tad.
Then, with the drill still going, rotate the drill to the angle you need and immediately start guiding the drill into the wood. And presto! You have an angled hole.
But alas, you aren't done yet.
You still need to have a counter bore for the head of the screw to fit into. You can't have any of the screw sitting above the top of the plywood, because then your butcher block won't sit on the plywood!
So grab a larger bit (the same size as the head of the screw) and repeat the drilling process, except only go just about ¼" into the wood.
Then drill your screw thru the wood all the way and make sure that the head of the screw is completely under the top of the plywood. Now hold your wood just above the cabinet where it will go and make sure the screw will actually make it into the cabinet.
But be careful! You can't have the screw go all the way thru! So you'll want to size your screw carefully. I ended up using a 1-1/4" screw.
Don't worry, if it won't work, then just move your hole closer or farther away from the edge and try again. You'll get it!
Once you've checked the screw length you're ready to install it.
Back the screw out, put the wood in place and make sure it is about 1/4" above the cabinet top.
Then start screwing!
As the screw gets tighter, it will pull the plywood back down some, and it should end up just about 1/16" or 1/8" above the cabinet top (just like you planned it!).
You'll want two screws on each side, so the wood won't rotate. And you'll just need two strips across the island.
Make sure you follow the same process for drilling, counter boring and selecting screw length, since you won't get every hole drilled exactly the same… unless you're really good… which I'm not.
Once both strips are screwed in place, use your ½" spade drill bit and drill one hole in each strip of plywood.
The hole in the first board should be about 1/3 the way towards one side, and the hole in the second board should be 1/3 the way towards the other side (the exact position isn't critical). You're going to use this later on.
Now you're ready to glue!
I used construction adhesive, because that's what I had, but most people recommend using kitchen and bath sealant. Sealant is more flexible and can handle the swelling and shrinking that a piece of wood goes thru as the weather changes.
Apply the adhesive liberally in a wavy pattern to the plywood strips (but try not to get it right on the edges).
Then pick up the countertop and hold it in place just over the island.
Set it lightly down when you can tell that it is at least somewhat close to the right position.
Now quickly look under the countertop and line up the guidelines you made earlier.
Once you have it in the right position then press firmly down on the countertop just over where the plywood strips are.
It helps to reach under the strips and push from that way too, since the strips can start to bow in the middle a little bit.
After you give the adhesive a little time to dry (just 20 minutes is enough) you can carefully go under the island and install your screws with the fender washer into the large holes.
I didn't have any fender washers, so I got creative and used three different sized washers all stacked together. Who cares if it looks silly… no one will ever know…
Make sure you pick a screw size that is just ½" or so longer than the thickness of your plywood. A long screw could split the butcher block, and a really long screw will go all the way thru the top! That wouldn't be good!
You can also drill a shallow pilot hole (less than ½" deep) before you install the screw, if you want to be extra sure that you don't split the wood.
The fender washer will allow the wood to swell and shrink without cracking.
Since we designed our top to overhang on one side, we decided to add some corbels underneath.
And since the overhang was small, we didn't need them to actually support the top. We just attached them to the cabinet, and not the top.
I just marked where I wanted it to go.
Drilled two holes near the middle.
Grabbed a screw and drilled it in to the cabinet by itself (just to make sure the screw wouldn't go too deep and risk splitting the corbel).
Then I put the corbel in place and ran the screw in the pre-drilled holes.
As for maintenance, it's not bad at all.
Once a week Susanna just rubs it down with some Butcher Block Conditioner. It makes it look brand new again.
That's all there is to it!
So if you think a butcher block island countertop will make your kitchen POP! then be brave and take the plunge!
Let me know how it turns out!
Please leave questions and tips below too.
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Tim Cook officially joins Twitter, it's follow time
With iOS 7, the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C finally out, Tim Cook decided to out himself too, onto Twitter though. Cupertino's fearless and somewhat odd leader, Tim Cook has finally, officially joined Twitter today.
After years of constant fake profiles and a multitude of parody accounts, Tim Cook, Apple's Chief Executive Officer, has joined Twitter. Now you might say, "isn't it just another fake?" No, it is not. It is verified for one AND followed by Phil Schiller, and if you don't know him then it's time to order that Nexus 7. Cook's official handle is @Tim_Cook, so make sure to go and follow him, immediately.
Tim seems to be his calm, cool self, and a fan of Kings of Leon and some sports… It may be too late for a Follow Friday, so Follow Saturday!
Cross platform BBM hitting app stores this weekend!
Great news for the ex-BlackBerry users, and of course those of you that want to hide your sexts from the NSA's prying eyes; BBM for Android and iOS is launching this weekend, yes THIS WEEKEND!!!
BlackBerry has officially confirmed that BlackBerry Messenger for Android will hit this Saturday, with BlackBerry Messenger for iOS hitting a day later on Sunday. Hopefully the latter features some design elements from the newly launched Apple iOS 7. This weekend will be the first time ever than BlackBerry Messenger becomes available to the general public on devices other than those carrying the struggling company's branding. BBM for Android and BBM for iOS is expected to compete properly with the likes of WhatsApp thanks to its secure encryption facilities, easy to use interface and the fact that you don't need to give complete strangers your number to connect with them.
Keep your eyes close and make sure you visit the Play Store this Saturday and the App Store on Sunday. Remember it is free!
Nokia: What the future may hold for the Nokia that stays behind
It has been quite a week that has passed. We were given a glimpse into the future by Elon Musk with his dreams of holographic design, Samsung surprised us all with the seemingly overpriced Samsung Galaxy Gear, Xiaomi showed that they mean business with the Xiaomi Mi3, Google and Nestle introduced Android 4.4 KitKat and then of course a hot topic was Microsoft's announcement that they were acquiring Nokia's mobile division.
This week the end of an era came to be, in the very near future, Nokia would be no more. Microsoft and Nokia together announced this week that Microsoft will be acquiring Nokia's mobile devices unit and licensing the firm's remaining patents in a deal totaling an excess of $7.2 billion. After the deal closes by the beginning of 2014, we are unlikely to see new Nokia branded devices ever again, despite Microsoft being granted the trademark on feature phones for a period of ten years.
Nokia however, remains, stronger than ever, but empty, and to many, soulless. For plenty of years Nokia lead the mobile revolution, many of people's first phones were made by Nokia, but that legacy now seems to be gone. Nokia's brilliant camera phones, sturdy and strong smartphones, long lasting feature phones; all gone. Yes, the devices will be made by the same people, in the same factories, but that once iconic logo will be no more. Nokia phones no more.
What many people seems to be asking however is, what's next for Nokia? What happens to the remainder of the company? What happens to the world class mapping services? What happens to the industry leading networking company? What happens to all of the patents that the company still owns, but can't really make use of themselves? What happens to the brand that connected people, some for the first time? What does the future hold for the deviceless Nokia?
Nokia, as a brand, remains. They may not be in the mobile hardware business anymore, but they are still there, and they may very well be stronger than ever. The Microsoft deal stipulates that the remaining Nokia cannot make a single mobile device carrying the Nokia logo until January 1, 2016. So, can they re-enter the mobile market after that, if they wish? Yes, they can, but they are more than likely not going to do so. The company has shifted focus, its days of struggling in the competitive mobile market is over and they are getting a big fat paycheck to prove that. Sure, some of the money is likely to be paid to shareholders as a nice little bonus for their investment, but there will be quite a bit remaining.
The company will focus on two core efforts; mapping services through NAVTEQ and building world class networks through Nokia Networks. NAVTEQ is indeed one of the world's best mapping services, so good in fact that it powers Garmin's GPS systems, it also powers Yahoo! Maps, Bing Maps and of course Nokia's HERE maps. The remaining Nokia will finally bring its HERE maps to Android, iOS and other platforms through dedicated applications. In some aspects, it will continue to compete with Google, especially through mapping services. HERE is an extraordinary offering that may very well win. Then there's the networking division.
Nokia announced a while back that it would be acquiring Siemens' stake in their Nokia Siemens Networks joint venture, with that in mind, it is likely that NSN is renamed to Nokia Networks, one of Huawei and Alcatel's main networking competitors. Nokia Networks builds some of the world's key mobile networks and similar IT infrastructure and with more focus on that effort, and the fact that Huawei's being investigated for spying, Nokia Networks may very well become one of the largest players in the field, turning a hefty profit.
Then there is one more possibility floating around. That Nokia acquires fellow Finnish mobile maker, Jolla Mobile, which is yet to ship its very first device. Jolla, which was founded mainly by ex-Nokia employees, aims to become a market leader with their Sailfish OS, based on Nokia's earlier MeeGo offering which was killed off in favour of Windows Phone, despite being praised by consumers as well as the media and other critics. In fact, if Nokia does acquire Jolla, they can continue their efforts into the mobile market, under a new name until 2016 when they can once again use their own trademark.
Nokia, with Jolla, can enter the niche mobile market, selling only to corporate clients and consumers that are more than willing to acquire the devices. Think of it as the poor man's Vertu. The Nokia name lives on, making sturdy, easy to use devices that carry on a legacy of expert craftsmanship and premium design, in other words, if you want a Nokia device, you can get one. A modern Nokia 3310 if you'd like to call it that, but that part is highly unlikely.
The fact of the matter remains that Nokia will need a new source of revenue, a strong source that will keep them profitable, that will keep steady growth and most of all that will keep shareholders happy. NAVTEQ and Nokia Networks alone can do this, but it will take some careful planning and hard work by their new leaders. No one really heard of Motorola again after Google acquired their mobile division, will the same happen to Nokia?
Can Nokia's remaining patents generate enough annual licensing fees to keep the company from falling apart? Will Huawei, Ericsson, Alcatel or any of the other big name networking companies eat the remaining Nokia alive? Will Google or Apple or even Yahoo or Garmin acquire the remaining Nokia for their superior mapping services?
Only time will truly tell, but time is running out and industries are moving fast…
To the old Nokia, we love you and we forever will, thank you for the great devices such as the Nokia 5110, 3210, 3310, 1110 and so many more. Thank you for the superb camera phones. Thank you for games such as Snake and Bounce, but most of all thank you for the years of excellent devices. We hope that your efforts will continue at Microsoft… Goodbye…
'BBM for Android and iPhone is here,' or not…
It seems BlackBerry also suffers from something coming prematurely, with it being their BlackBerry Messenger for iPhone and Android landing page this time around. The official landing page has prematurely been launched saying that the applications were 'here' when we all know they most certainly are not.
BlackBerry Messenger, BlackBerry's most crowned jewel, is set to make its first cross platform appearance quite soon, especially if the landing page has leaked and considering summer is over on Saturday, meaning if it launches anytime after that, the company lied about launching it 'by the end of summer.' The landing page, which has since been removed, noted that "BBM for iPhone and Android is here" alongside links to both the Apple App Store as well as the Google Play store, both of which being broken. BBM is set to continue its PIN-based, uber-secure messaging prowess on Android and iOS after the company decided to expand their offerings to the platforms.
Rumours have been circulating that the Canadian 'giant' may be spinning off their BBM division into a separate, independent company, likely to be called BBM Inc.
BlackBerry might break BBM division into independent subsidiary
Remember BlackBerry? Yeah, the Canadian company with those fabulous keyboards. It seems like the latest possible "strategic alternative" solution for the struggling smartphone maker is to spin off its popular BlackBerry Messenger instant messaging application into a separate, independent company. BBM Inc. anyone?
The once popular smartphone maker announced earlier this year that the much loved, and super secure, BlackBerry Messenger application would become available on two of its main competitors' platforms, iOS and Android, much to the excitement of ex-BlackBerry users. Now, a new report by the Wall Street Journal including some of those pesky anonymous sources familiar with the matter, suggests that BlackBerry will be spinning off their BlackBerry Messenger making subsidiary into an independent company that may be called BBM Inc. Sadly, that will give the company less value and BBM will take quite some time to catch up to the likes of LINE, WeChat and WhatsApp in terms of their large followings.
In other news, Samsung Ghana has started advertising BBM for Android and I am in heavy talks to buy the company. Back to the studio guys!
YouTube founders' brainchild, MixBit, launches as iOS app
Several months ago, we reported that YouTube founders, Steve Chen and Chad Hurley, were working on a new social video service called MixBit, which they were more than happy to tease.
Over the months, MixBit has gotten lost in our distant memories, but today it's back and it looks quite appealing. MixBit has been launched officially in the form of an iOS application that records a 16 second video clip, with a twist. Unlike Vine and Instagram Video, MixBit allows you to edit and remix videos, making clips of up to an hour long. Videos are submitted anonymously and no comments are available making trolls all the more less and remixing so much better.
MixBit is backed by Google Ventures and Chen & Hurley have promised an Android version will become available in the Google Play store in the coming weeks.
Microsoft to change SkyDrive name after losing trademark dispute with BSkyB
Remember a while ago when Microsoft lost a trademark dispute over its naming of the Metro UI? Well, call it Deja Vu, but they've done it again. The company's popular cloud storage platform, SkyDrive, will see its name being changed in the near future after losing a trademark dispute with British Sky Broadcasting over the SkyDrive name.
A court has ruled in favour of BSkyB over a trademark dispute with Microsoft over the Redmond giant's use of the SkyDrive name for their popular cloud storage platform. Microsoft has been granted an undisclosed period of time after which they will have to change the SkyDrive name to something else in order to not infringe on BSkyB's trademark. The internet has gone in a new naming frenzy with a popular name on The Verge being 'BallmerDrive' which obviously takes a stab at Microsoft's CEO, but more likely suggestions include Bing Drive and XBox Drive, but of course in the end it will be up to Redmond's top brass to make the final call.
It remains to be seen what the new name will be as well as how smooth a transition it will be from SkyDrive. Of course there is going to be a few confused souls running around. Sadly, Microsoft has no immediate plans to appeal the judgement, so change is imminent.
Windows Phone users cry out as Instagram deletes photos uploaded by unofficial applications
After months and months of constant bickering by Windows Phone users, and the use of a magnitude of different unofficial Instagram clients such as Instance and Hipstamatic's Oggl, Instagram has started striking back at users who make use of unofficial Instagram clients by deleting such users' uploads.
The move, albeit to combat spam uploads, has resulted in an outcry by Windows Phone users who have been crying for several months, begging the company to release a Windows Phone application. Nokia has even had a campaign in which they tried to bully Instagram into creating an official Instagram for Windows Phone application through #2InstaWithLove which failed miserably. Instagram has started deleted uploads by users that use unofficial Instagram clients, of which several are Windows Phone applications such as the popular Instance. Instagram officially noted that the deletions were caused by a change in their APIs that have been made to combat spam uploads on the service, all unofficial offerings seems to have been affected.
Instance's creator, Daniel Gary, has taken to Twitter to calm disgruntled users down and promising a fix soon with the possibility of refunds being offered to users who purchased the application for their devices. Best to get an iPhone or Android device then, hey?
Microsoft's lack of urgency towards updates and applications starting to frustrate Nokia
It has been well over two years since Nokia adopted Microsoft's new (at the time) Windows Phone operating system to replace their ageing Symbian, later renamed Belle, operating system. After two years of uphill battles, Nokia is finally starting to show some rewards albeit minor ones, but sadly Microsoft doesn't seem to share the same enthusiasm over their mobile offering as Nokia does.
Foursquare hits Nokia S40, taking aim at the next billion
Great news for all those Asha mayoral candidates, Nokia and Foursquare is bringing the Foursquare app to Nokia S40 in an attempt to get the next billion to check in.


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MAC Eyeshadow in Copperplate, $15 (Chloe)
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Butter London in Union Jack Black, $14 (Betsey Johnson)
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I think the true measure of an artificial tree is how it looks bare, even the cheapest tree looks "O.K" when covered in ornaments, garland,etc. This tree looks extremely realistic bare with or without the lights illuminated.
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The experience of purchasing a tree from the Tree Classics was all good; starting from browsing the website for the right tree to placing the order and delivery. The chosen tree made all our expectations. Thank you for making our family holiday a wonderful one with the beautiful tree.
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When I unpacked my tree I was excited. It appeared to be a very nice looking tree and easy to set up. However, when I plugged the tree in, one whole string on lights did not work. I had to take the tree completely apart (it was on the bottom) and go through each light one by one to find the offending socket, which was without a bulb. Spares are provided. I was just disappointed that it took so much work to get my tree set up. The other problem I have with the tree is that the outlet only give you room to plug in the 3 parts of the tree. No room for a light up star or angel. My angel had to have it's own extension cord which was a little cumbersome. Once erected it was a beautiful tree and did look very real. I love the fact that some of the branches are longer than others and it is irregular. Much more like a real tree. Branches are strong enough for any ornament. Tree is also very sturdy in its stand. I enjoyed my tree so much it stayed up through the twelfth day of Christmas!
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My Tiffany Spruce is beautiful, was easy to set up and is a great tree for the money
This tree has molded tree branches on the ends (most realistic) and less realistic needles on the inside where they are mostly unseen but provide fullness.
The 6.5' tree has four strings of lights which is just the right amount for a well lit sparkly tree.
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Pat Metheny's Unity Band is: Pat Metheny, Antonio Sanchez, Ben Williams and Chris PotterPat MethenyPat Metheny was born in Kansas City on August 12, 1954 into a musical family. Starting on trumpet at the age of 8, Metheny switched to guitar at age 12. By the age of 15, he was working regularly with the best jazz musicians in Kansas City, receiving valuable on-the-bandstand experience at an unusually young age. Metheny first burst onto the international jazz scene in 1974. Over the course of his three-year stint with vibraphone great Gary Burton, the young Missouri native already displayed his soon-to-become trademarked playing style, which blended the loose and flexible articulation customarily reserved for horn players with an advanced rhythmic and harmonic sensibility - a way of playing and improvising that was modern in conception but grounded deeply in the jazz tradition of melody, swing, and the blues. With the release of his first album, Bright Size Life (1975), he reinvented the traditional "jazz guitar" sound for a new generation of players. Throughout his career, Pat Metheny has continued to re-define the genre by utilizing new technology and constantly working to evolve the improvisational and sonic potential of his instrument. Metheny's versatility is almost nearly without peer on any instrument. Over the years, he has performed with artists as diverse as Steve Reich to Ornette Coleman to Herbie Hancock to Jim Hall to Milton Nascimento to David Bowie. He has been part of a writing team with keyboardist Lyle Mays for more than twenty years - an association that has been compared to the Lennon/McCartney and Ellington/Strayhorn partnerships by critics and listeners alike. Metheny's body of work includes compositions for solo guitar, small ensembles, electric and acoustic instruments, large orchestras, and ballet pieces, with settings ranging from modern jazz to rock to classical. As well as being an accomplished musician, Metheny has also participated in the academic arena as a music educator. At 18, he was the youngest teacher ever at the University of Miami. At 19, he became the youngest teacher ever at the Berklee College of Music, where he also received an honorary doctorate more than twenty years later (1996). He has also taught music workshops all over the world, from the Dutch Royal Conservatory to the Thelonius Monk Institute of Jazz to clinics in Asia and South America. He has also been a true musical pioneer in the realm of electronic music, and was one of the very first jazz musicians to treat the synthesizer as a serious musical instrument. Years before the invention of MIDI technology, Metheny was using the Synclavier as a composing tool. He has also been instrumental in the development of several new kinds of guitars such as the soprano acoustic guitar, the 42-string Pikasso guitar, Ibanez's PM-100 jazz guitar, and a variety of other custom instruments. It is one thing to attain popularity as a musician, but it is another to receive the kind of acclaim Metheny has garnered from critics and peers. Over the years, Metheny has won countless polls as "Best Jazz Guitarist" and awards, including three gold records for (Still Life) Talking, Letter from Home, and Secret Story. He has also won 18 Grammy Awards spread out over a variety of different categories including Best Rock Instrumental, Best Contemporary Jazz Recording, Best Jazz Instrumental Solo, Best Instrumental Composition. The Pat Metheny Group won an unprecedented seven consecutive Grammys for seven consecutive albums. Metheny has spent most of his life on tour, averaging between 120-240 shows a year since 1974. At the time of this writing, he continues to be one of the brightest stars of the jazz community, dedicating time to both his own projects and those of emerging artists and established veterans alike, helping them to reach their audience as well as realizing their own artistic visions. Antonio SanchezBorn in Mexico City on November 1st, 1971, he started playing drums at the age of 5 and began performing professionally early in his teens. He pursued a degree in classical piano at the National Conservatory in Mexico and in 1993 he moved to Boston to enroll at Berklee College of Music and graduated Magna Cum Laude in Jazz Studies. Since his move to New York City Antonio has become one of the most sought after drummers in the international jazz scene. He has performed and recorded with some of the biggest names in jazz including Pat Metheny (He's a member of the Pat Metheny Group and the Pat Metheny Trio with Christian McBride), Chick Corea, Michael Brecker, Charlie Haden, Gary Burton and Toots Thielmans. He regularly collaborates with some of the most prominent names of the newer generation of Jazz: Joshua Redman, Chris Potter, John Patitucci, Danilo Perez, David Sanchez, Paquito D'Rivera, Kenny Werner, Marcus Roberts, Avishai Cohen, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Dianne Reeves, Miguel Zenon, Scott Colley, Dave Samuels, Luciana Souza, Billy Childs, and Claudia Acuna just to name a few. In 2007 he recorded his first solo effort entitled Migration. The album includes a stellar cast of some of today's most renowned jazz musicians: Pat Metheny, Chick Corea, Chris Potter, David Sanchez and Scott Colley. It has gotten rave reviews from different publications all over the world. All About Jazz calls it "One of the best debuts of 2007." Antonio's interest in education has taken him around the globe performing clinics, drum festivals and master classes. Some of these festivals include the "Modern Drummer Festival Weekend", "Zildjian Day" and the "Montreal Drum Festival" among many others. He has also been the featured cover artist in some of the most widely read drum magazines in the industry like "Modern Drummer" (USA), "Percussioni" (Italy), "Drums and Percussion" (Germany) and "Musico Pro" (USA). In addition, Antonio joined the Faculty at the prestigious New York University (NYU) in 2006. He's endorsed by Yamaha Drums, Zildjian Cymbals and Sticks (Antonio's Signature model), Evans Drumheads and LP Percussion (which carries Antonio's Signature Percussion Kit). He's made New York City his home since 1999. Ben Williams"Its low frequency attracted me," Williams recalls of his introduction to the upright acoustic bass, "the way the instrument felt when I touched it. Then later, just the feeling of playing a groove. When you play a bass the whole instrument vibrates. It almost feels like the spirit of another human being. It's like dancing with somebody and being in full contact with them. And the sound of the instrument appealed to me. It's warm and deep and it resonated with me."Ben Williams is one of the most sought after bassists in the world, his resume a who's who of jazz wisdom: Wynton Marsalis, Herbie Hancock, Pat Metheny, Terence Blanchard, Christian McBride Big Band, Nicholas Payton, Paquito D'Rivera, Cyrus Chestnut, Benny Golson, George Duke, Eric Reed, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Roy Hargrove, and Mulgrew Miller, to name a few. Ben's warm, woody tone, flowing groove, melodic phrasing, and storytelling approach has found favor among musicians, but also a larger audience. A bandleader, musical educator, composer, and electric and acoustic bassist, Ben was the winner of the 2009 Thelonious Monk Institute International Jazz Competition, a prestigious and important award that has propelled many a promising career. Working with New York's finest jazz musicians even before graduating from Juilliard, Williams showcased his band, Sound Effect, at The Jazz Gallery in New York, receiving an enthusiastic New York Times review. Writer Nate Chinen stated "Williams took several long solos in his first set at The Jazz Gallery . . . and each one felt more like an entitlement than an indulgence." Williams has recorded and performed regularly as a member of bands led by saxophonist Marcus Strickland, pianist Jacky Terrasson, and vibraphonist Stefon Harris. He's led his own groups at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola, Harlem Stage, Rubin Museum of Art, Tribeca PAC in New York City, and SPAC in Saratoga Springs, NY. His first CD is State of Art. Chris PotterA world-class soloist, accomplished composer and formidable bandleader, saxophonist Chris Potter has emerged as a leading light of his generation. Down Beat called him "One of the most studied (and copied) saxophonists on the planet" while Jazz Times identified him as "a figure of international renown." Jazz sax elder statesman Dave Liebman called him simply, "one of the best musicians around," a sentiment shared by the readers of Down Beat in voting him second only to tenor sax great Sonny Rollins in the magazine's 2008 Readers Poll. A potent improviser and the youngest musician ever to win Denmark's Jazzpar Prize, Potter's impressive discography includes 15 albums as a leader and sideman appearances on over 100 albums. He was nominated for a Grammy Award for his solo work on "In Vogue," a track from Joanne Brackeen's 1999 album Pink Elephant Magic, and was prominently featured on Steely Dan's Grammy-winning album from 2000, Two Against Nature. He has performed or recorded with many of the leading names in jazz, such as Herbie Hancock, Dave Holland, John Scofield, the Mingus Big Band, Jim Hall, Paul Motian, Dave Douglas, Ray Brown and many others.His most recent recording, Ultrahang, is the culmination thus far of five years' work with his Underground quartet with Adam Rogers on guitar, Craig Taborn on Fender Rhodes, and Nate Smith on drums. Recorded in the studio in January 2009 after extensive touring, it showcases the band at its freewheeling yet cohesive best.
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PULLMAN, Wash. - Washington State University and the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena have been selected to host one of four regional sites for the 2015 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship, the NCAA announced Wednesday, July 9. This marks the fourth time in an eight-year span the Cougars will have hosted a women's regional, having successfully staged events in 2008, 2011 and 2013.
The Spokane Regional will be played either March 27 and March 29, or March 28 and March 30, 2015. The NCAA will determine those dates later this year.
"We have had great success in hosting past events in Spokane and when the NCAA asked if we could host the 2015 NCAA Women's Regional, we were happy to do so," said senior associate director of athletics John Johnson. "Partnering with the tremendous staff at the Spokane Arena and general manager Matt Gibson, along with the Spokane Public Facilities District, we look forward to hosting another tremendous event in 2015."
In addition to Spokane the remaining three regional sites are Albany, N.Y. (Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference); Oklahoma City, Okla. (University of Oklahoma) and Greensboro, N.C. (Atlantic Coast Conference).
"We couldn't be more excited to partner with Washington State at the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena to host the NCAA Regional once again," said Spokane Arena general manager Matt Gibson. "It is because of the incredible staff at WSU that we are able to provide these world-class live experiences to the region. We can't wait to bring on the Madness!"
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We just got a new i3 Win7 64 desktop with an Intel GMA HD to replace an aged machine. When I launch one old software program (written for win95), the program starts with the window outline, but does not draw most of its screen. If I resize the program, it displays properly. If I click on parts of the program, those parts display properly. If I launch, close, launch again it usually displays properly.
The program runs fine on an XP desktop and a Win7 notebook.
The new desktop has the latest drivers. I've tried various compatibility modes, without success.
I tried writing a simple script to launch the program and resize its window, but that does not work all of the time.
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Friday Author Series: William Petrocelli - The Circle of Thirteen
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Set in a turbulent futuristic society, The Circle of Thirteen follows one woman's investigation into the dark forces unleashing chaos around the world—a thrilling ride that will mesmerize until the end.
The Circle of Thirteen's gripping narrative weaves back and forth in time, from an act of domestic violence that created the disturbed personality of the Patria mastermind, to the two weeks leading up to the bombing at the UN, to events half a century before the bombing that directly influence it. The strong, relatable women and the unbreakable bond between them provide an emotionally grounded window into the future's unforgettable history.
Bill Petrocelli is the co-owner, with his wife Elaine, of the famed independent San Francisco Bay Area Book Passage bookstores. As a former Deputy Attorney General for the State of California and a poverty lawyer in Oakland, Petrocelli has long been an advocate for women's rights. The Circle of Thirteen is his first novel. Read more.
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The Stunning Beauty of Padaro Lane
I might be biased, but I believe there are few places as beautiful as Santa Barbara. And within Santa Barbara, there are few places as stunning as Padaro Lane.
No wonder, then, that the fortunate flock there like seagulls to an abandoned picnic. Driving along Padaro Lane is like flipping through the pages of an architecture magazine. In the distance, Rincon Point drapes over the misty horizon. Dolphins cavort in the gentle surf. No kidding.
Two exciting new projects on Padaro Lane have been taking shape over the last two years which highlight Arcadia Studio's contemporary side.
3453 Padaro Lane, designed by Derrik Eichelberger, was recently completed. It is infused with a light-hearted sense of fun that was the direct result of the owner's desire to design a garden that was 'amusing'. Photos of the front garden, fountain, and some of the rear garden are posted here.
Just down the road, a contemporary jewel is nearing completion. Designed by husband and wife team Laurie Romano and Keith Rivera, of Arcadia Studio and B3 Architecture respectively, the house and garden combine minimalist design and lavish living. The thoroughly contemporary project avoids seeming stark or cold with well-chosen materials – ipe, bamboo, plaster, limestone, and glass. The structure's center of gravity reaches overhead - the result of an interesting second story overhang designed as a separate wing. Visitors will enjoy a spectacular glass fountain and lush courtyard as they enter.
The private oceanfront outdoor living space is complete with an outdoor kitchen, in-ground spa, vanishing edge water feature, and sunken firepit. Construction photos are posted here.
The Landscape Architects at Arcadia Studio dream of places like Padaro Lane to showcase our work. We have been fortunate to attract clients that share our appreciation for contemporary design and excellent craftsmanship.


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My good friend Erin came to visit the other day with her 2 lovely daughters. When I went to go to bed that night I found this in my room..... the eldest daughter thought my teddy bears needed a nap : ) Very cute!
September 28, 2010
weekend adventures + more aprons!
September 27, 2010
Yesterday was Sunday. I was meant to be sewing, but instead the sun was shining and I decided I'd much rather be outdoors. It was the perfect afternoon for a drive down the coast, with blue skies, wide open spaces and many glimpses of the shimmering ocean. My destination - a new vintage market in Dromana, and if time permitted, a stop at my new favourite place - The Vintage Shed in Tyabb.
I picked up a couple of plates for my collection in Dromana, and was happy I had managed to leave without spending too much money. I really should have just gone straight home.... but no, there was time for The Vintage Shed and I really was enjoying my afternoon out. Within the space of 30 minutes I had purchased - a gorgeous 1970's summer frock, a brown leather clutch purse, and the biggest stash of vintage fabric and trim (though admittedly it is not all for me, some of it has already been handed over to Penny from Pocket Carnival). I am particularly fond of the green and white polka dot teapots on the top of the pile - the first thing I ever learnt to sew was a pencil case - my Grandma taught me and we used the matching tea cup fabric!
And this morning the postie knocked on my door and handed over a big box - I was so excited I could barely open it as I knew it contained the above collection of vintage aprons. It was like Christmas as I tried each one on and tried not to squeal too loudly. I'm sure the neighbours must think I'm quite strange, if they don't already.....
Lucky they didn't see me wheeling an old wheelbarrow down the street at midnight last night (it is hard rubbish collection around here, and the wheelbarrow will be perfect for the garden with lots of herbs planted in it).
Happy Monday x
i heart: all things granny
September 24, 2010
Even though the calendar says it is Spring, there is still a bit of a chill in the air in the mornings. Perfect weather to sit on the sofa with a hot cup of tea and one of these lovelies over my lap!
From top to bottom, left to right:
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a happy spring sale!
September 16, 2010
We have been busy, busy, busy sewing up lots of lovely new fabrics into all sorts of things (well, mostly purses, wallets, phone pouches, you know, the usual things we make!). The shops have been restocked and for the next week you can grab yourself something cute at a very special price!
To find out about our special online only Spring sale, click over to our most recent newsletter.
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tea for two + two for tea
September 11, 2010
This morning I was up bright and early and in the kitchen baking cupcakes at 7.30am. I felt a bit naughty eating cupcake batter before I'd even had breakfast, but you can't bake cupcakes and not lick the beaters. It's just unheard of.
Anyhow, this afternoon I had a lovely afternoon tea at a friend's place, there were 8 of us (the title for this post was inspired by a Doris Day song, which I was listening to while baking). I am now in need of a nap to sleep off all the delicious treats I ate. Nothing beats a catch up with friends over tea and cake to wind up a Saturday.
Oh, and in other news, today at the local op shop I scored an awesome pair of red wellies, just perfect to wear in the garden. I cannot wait to give them a try! I'm so looking forward to longer hours of daylight where I can spend the evening outside in the garden, or down at the beach. Spring is definitely in the air!
diary date
September 10, 2010
The rabbit and the duck have gone into hibernation (well, not technically, since hibernation implies a deep sleep, and there is not much sleeping going on around here, but they are definitely holed up in their cave, oops I mean, studio) to get ready for the first ever Finders Keepers market to be held next month.
Woah that was a long sentence wasn't it?
Happy weekend!
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i heart: pretty vintage china
September 7, 2010
When I first moved out of home - many years ago - I bought myself a plain white dinner set from Target. It's served me well, and minus a few bowls that met an untimely fate on the kitchen floor, is still going strong.
But as much as I love the simplicity of white, I've been increasingly drawn lately to the old fashioned beauty of all things pre-loved and pretty. I've been dreaming of cupcakes in polka dot wrappers served on delicate floral plates. Toast on a bread and butter plate edged in silver.
I've started hunting for old china in op shops and antique stores. I was quite pleased with these lovelies that I picked up on the weekend.
Toast + tea anyone?
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shop update!
September 5, 2010
Hooray! There are new things in the shop! First up - phone pouches. More new items will be added over the coming weeks - stay tuned!
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Thursday, July 4, 2013
Happy Fourth of July!
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Cute pictures, Carly! Hope you enjoy your Fourth with your family! :DReplyDelete
You and your sister were the cutest kids ever, I love these throwback posts :) Hope you have a safe and fun-filled Fourth!ReplyDelete
It's raining here too! But I'm pretty sure my friends, my family, and I are heading out to see fireworks tonight if they aren't cancelled! Happy 4th of July!ReplyDelete
You guys are adorable! It's meant to rain all day here so here's to hoping it doesn't.ReplyDelete
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Have a great 4th Carly! I hope you get a little sunshine and pool time. We went to our neighborhood parade this morning. Dave and Kate and WIll are at an Astros game now and friend are coming for dinner. A good day all around. Also, the boys will set off fireworks tonight. They LOVE that!ReplyDeleteReplies
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Nautilus is in the business of improving people's health and fitness. So it seemed only natural to offer its employees the same opportunity.
The exercise equipment company is doing so with its new workplace wellness program.
"We're in business to improve people's lives," said Wayne Bolio, director of human resources at Nautilus. "Since that's what we're telling our customers and our retail partners, we want to make sure we're modeling that same behavior to our employees."
Nautilus launched the wellness program last month. The company is encouraging employees to participate in as many company- and community-sponsored events as possible. At the end of the year, employees who attend the required number of events will be entered to win iPads, Bolio said.
Event offerings include biometric screenings, a wellness fair and a lunch-time kickball tournament. Employees can also take an online health assessment and work out at least three days a week for 12 weeks for program credit. Last month's American Heart Association's Heart & Stroke Walk and this summer's Hood to Coast Relay are eligible community events.
The goal, Bolio said, is to drive home the point that every individual is, to some extent, in control of their own health and wellness.
Workplace wellness programs like the one offered at Nautilus are growing in popularity across the country.
Access improves
In 1999, about 19 percent of full-time, private-sector employees had access to workplace wellness programs. By 2008, that number had risen to 28 percent, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
The programs are even more common in the public sector. In 1998, 35 percent of public employees had access to wellness programs. By 2008, it was up to 54 percent, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
Like Nautilus, some companies create their own wellness programs. Some employers provide access to existing weight-loss programs, such as Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center starting a Weight Watchers group. And others hire independent companies to manage their wellness programs.
Earlier this year, OnPoint Community Credit Union started its own wellness program.
The credit union, which has branches in Oregon and Southwest Washington, formed a wellness committee and started a corporate wellness newsletter. The company is working with LifeBalance, a Portland-based wellness program provider, to offer quarterly challenges to employees, said Darcie Bergstrom, a benefits administrator for OnPoint.
The first challenge consisted of teams of five employees. Each team was tasked with logging 5,000 minutes of activity in five weeks. Employees logged into the
LifeBalance website to submit their activity minutes.
The company held weekly drawings for teams that were on track, and at the end of five weeks, teams that completed the challenge were entered in a drawing for a paid day off.
More than half of the company's 450 employees participated in the first event — far more than organizers expected, Bergstrom said.
"They see their co-workers getting excited about something and the excitement just kind of spreads," she said.
Offering a wellness program helps OnPoint to stay competitive in a market where more and more companies are providing wellness programs, Bergstrom said. The company also hopes the program will motivate employees to live healthier lives which, over time, could help lower the company's health insurance premiums, she said.
Lower health care costs don't only benefit the employer but the employees as well, Bolio said. Healthier employees may also translate to reduced absenteeism, he added.
"Health and fitness is a benefit unto itself," Bolio said. "That's kind of a no-brainer from our standpoint."
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i ca'nt believe they made that choad eater my boss. he does'nt know his head from a hole in the ground. i sure as hell wo'nt listen to that inter departmental penile implant. what a bunch of cocksmunch's!
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She has to go see an allergist because of wheezing in her lungs that she has had since September. They keep trying to treat it with a nebulizer and antibiotics and it is not going away. :(
But she is a BIG girl
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19-1/2 inch head,
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I bought this dress from a consignment store that was originally $2400. wore this dress for my wedding on June 1, 2013. The dress is actually "champagne," not ivory and has 2 different bustle options. Dress also has pockets! I'm located in the Virginia Beach area and would be happy to allow someone to try on if it works out (moving to MD soon but could bring it up with me for try on in northern VA/MD area as well). Just send me an e-mail!
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Chocolate-Covered Bacon RecipeRead Reviews Be the first to add a review
- 12 thick-sliced bacon strips (about 1 pound)
- 12 wooden skewers (12 inches)
- 6 ounces white candy coating, chopped
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon shortening
- Optional toppings: chopped dried apple chips, apricots and crystallized ginger, finely chopped pecans and pistachios, toasted coconut, kosher salt, brown sugar, cayenne pepper and coarsely ground black pepper
- Thread each bacon strip onto a wooden skewer. Place on a rack in a large baking pan. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until crisp. Cool completely.
- In a microwave, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Combine chocolate chips and shortening; melt in a microwave and stir until smooth.
- With pastry brushes, coat bacon on both sides with melted coatings. Top each strip as desired. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until firm. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 1 dozen.
Reviews for Chocolate-Covered Bacon
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"Sweet and salty flavors go so well together and chocolate covered bacon is no exception! This is a fun recipe to make as you can experiment with different toppings. I used crystallized sugar to sprinkle on top of the bacon while the chocolate was setting which turned out to be pretty and delicious. I will definitely make this recipe again!"
"My family loves making these. They are the prefect combination of sweet and savory. These do take some work but when you set up stations it can be fun for all."
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"I stumbled on to this flavor by mistake..I was making chocolates..and had some in my mouth..hubby wanted bacon..and I took a bite of his and the two combined in my mouth was wonderful.. so..I make turkey bacon..and reg.. and broke them in pieces.. and dipped them in milk chocolate put them on a pan covered with foill and t hey are great.. I didnt think about toppings..but next.. time..heck the sweet world is my oyster.. I love this..."