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The Theogony
Greek mythology is a culmination of various influences. Civilizations in the Mediterranean have a history of invasion and assimilation. The conquered would adopt the invader's traditions and vice-versa. Add Ancient Greek's system of separate city states and favored deities, and the multitude of Greek myths and gods is understandable. This Greek Myths study guide will help to sort them out.
The Olympians were the ruling deities of the Ancient Greeks but not the first supernatural forces revered by Ancient Greeks. In fact, the Twelve Olympians were not believed to be the creators of the world. Instead they were thought to be the third generation of reigning gods.
The Greek poet Hesiod traces the lineage of the Olympians and the creation of the cosmos, gods, and humans in The Theogony..
According to Hesiod, all that existed sprang from a vast darkness called chaos. To the Greeks, chaos meant "a yawning void" and its origins are not given in The Theogony. (Mythology, The Illustrated Anthology of World Myth and Storytelling, Littleton, C. Scott., Duncan Baird Publishers, London, UK. pg. 136) From chaos, the five initial elements arose; namely,
- Gaia (Earth)
- Tartarus (the underworld in the depths of the Earth)
- Erebus (the gloom of Tartarus)
- Eros (Love)
- Nyx (Night)
These entities would produce the other elements of the world either through mating or spontaneously.
For example, the formidable Nyx got together with Erebus and gave birth to Day and Aether (the upper atmosphere). She also bore some of the more dreaded aspects of human existence: Doom, Death, Misery, Resentment, Deceit and Strife. Strife in turn gave birth to Murder, Carnage, Battle and Lawlessness. (Gloom and doom must have been the theme at Nyx family gatherings!)
Gaia and Uranus
Gaia, on the other hand, produced her earliest offspring all by herself. Gaia's children were Uranus (the stars and heavens), Mountains and Pontus (the sea personified). Later Gaia would give birth to many children by different fathers, but her most legendary children were conceived with her husband and son, Uranus. To the Ancient Greeks, incest was only taboo amongst mere mortals and the marriage of Gaia and Uranus was considered sacred in that it joined the earth and heavens.
Rise of The Cyclopes
They would have many children, some monstrous such as the three one-eyed Cyclopes, and the three Hecatonchires (Hundred-handed) whom were part human and had fifty heads and one hundred hands each. These offspring were forced to reside in Tartarus. Some of the couple's other children were exquisite such as Aphrodite, the Goddess of Love. Their most legendary children were the six sons (Oceanus (god of the seas), Hyperion (a sun god), Iapetus, Coeus, Crius, and Cronus) and six daughters (Tethys, Theia, Themis (an earth goddess), Rhea (an earth goddess), Mnemosyne (goddess of memory), and Phoebe) known as The Titans. Fearing he would lose his power to one of his sons, Uranus traps them inside their mother, Gaia.
This Greek Myths study guide continues on page 2 with information on two of the best known of the Twelve Olympians, Zeus and Aphrodite.
The Twelve Olympians
Greek Myths study guide continued.
1. Aphrodite: First up, this lovely goddess has two myths associated with her birth.
As Aphrodite Urania, she is the child of Uranus and the most senior of the Olympians. In this myth, Aphrodite is brought forth from the Ocean after Cronus, at his mother's request, freed his Titan siblings by castrating his father, Uranus. The severed genitals were thrown to the ocean where Uranus's semen mixed with the foam to produce the lovely Aphrodite. Since her creation resulted from his castration and not intercourse, Aphrodite Urania represents a pure and sacred love. It was believed she was brought up by The Three Graces on the island of Cyprus, and taken to Olympus when the Olympians crushed Cronus.
As Aphrodite Pandemos (of the people), she is he daughter of Zeus and a sea nymph named Dione. This version paints Aphrodite as the goddess of sex and physical attraction.
2. Zeus: Next, the mighty Zeus is the youngest of Cronus and Rhea's children. (Yes, they were brother and sister. Again, these mythical figures were not held to the standards of human society.) His birth was significant in that his mother managed to spare him the fate of his five older siblings. Believing he would be dethroned by one of his sons, Cronus swallowed each of his children at birth. A distraught Rhea schemed with Gaia to save the sixth by removing him right after his birth. Gaia brought the infant Zeus to a cave on Crete where he was cared for by a half-goat, half-nymph creature named Amaltheia who fed him goat's milk and honey. Meanwhile, Rhea wrapped a stone and presented it to Cronus who ingested it. Amaltheia was rewarded by Zeus years later when he placed her in the heavens as the constellation Capricorn.
As a full grown god, Zeus swears to defeat his father and avenge his imprisoned siblings. He has his first wife, the wise Metis, mix a vomit-inducing tonic he can slip into Cronus's evening cup of mead. Cronus drinks the tainted drink and regurgitates the stone followed by his five adult children. Zeus then frees the Hundred-handed and Cyclopes to help him defeat the Titans in a ten-year war known as the Titanomachy. It was the Cyclopes, in exchange for their liberty, whom made the powerful weapons associated with the Olympian gods. To Hades, they gave the helmet of invisibility; to Poseidon, the three-pronged trident, and to Zeus the gift of thunderbolts.
Eventually, the Olympians were victorious and the Titans were doomed to eternity in Tartarus. Two more conflicts ensued: one with the Giants, and one with Typhon. In both Zeus triumphed and became the supreme god to the Ancient Greeks.
Read about the rest of the Twelve Olympians on page 3 of this Greek Myths study guide.
Greek Myths study guide, page 3.
3. Hera: Queen of the gods and patron of marriage and married women. A daughter of Cronus and Rhea, Zeus's sister Hera would become his second wife. She was his equal in many ways, but fiercely jealous of his many lovers and often cruel to children of these other women or goddesses, as well as the mistresses themselves.
4. Athene: This virgin goddess of good counsel was the patron of Athens and daughter of Zeus and Metis, a Titan goddess of practical wisdom. When Zeus learned of Metis's pregnancy, he swallowed her whole because he feared the child would supplant him, but wished to gain the wisdom of his wife. Some time later, Zeus suffered an excruciating headache and ordered Hephaistos to crack open his skull with an axe. An armed and grown Athene emerged. She was to become Zeus's favorite child, and that's saying something!
5. Apollo: Apollo was the son of Zeus and Leto, an attractive daughter of two Titans. He was the god of light and the sun. Apollo was also the patron of the arts, music, and healing. Apollo was instrumental in helping his father during the Giantomachy. Sadly, Apollo was notoriously unlucky in love. Perhaps his relative, Aphrodite and Hermes' son Eros (Cupid to the Romans) should have helped him!
6. Dionysus: This god of wine had many cults dedicated to him. Can you guess why?
7. Hermes: This messenger of the gods was the son of Zeus and the goddess Maia, daughter of Atlas who literally supported the world. Hermes was the god of flocks, traders, travelers, and thieves.
8. Ares: The god of war. He had two children with Aphrodite, Anteros-the god of lawful love, and Harmony.
9. Hephaistos (Hephaestus): The ugliest of the Twelve Olympians, this god of metalwork crafted objects for his fellow gods. As punishment for spurning his advances, Zeus forced the beautiful Aphrodite to marry the not-so-beautiful Hephaistos. Unfortunately for Hephaistos, the marriage didn't hinder Aphrodite's love life.
10. Artemis: The virgin goddess of hunting and twin sister of Apollo. She was also associated with the moon. Along with Hera, Artemis protected women in childbirth.
Poseidon: Zeus's brother and god of the sea. He was a significant god amongst the Twelve Olympians and known for his volatile, quick temper.
12. Demeter: The goddess of agriculture. A well known classical myth involving Demeter explained the cycle of the seasons to the Ancient Greeks. Demeter's daughter Persephone was taken by Hades as his wife. A distraught Demeter abandoned her normal activities and crops suffered. Eventually, Zeus arranged for Persephone to be returned for six months of the year thus creating spring and summer.
Although not officially an Olympian, Hades should be mentioned. Hades, god of the underworld was a brother to Zeus and Poseidon, Hades helped defeat the Titans but preferred his own domain to Mount Olympus.
While there are many other Greek myths and gods besides the Twelve Olympians and Titans, this Greek Myths study guide will help you understand Greek Mythology. Good luck and please add any of your favorite Greek gods and myths in the comments.
Mythology, The Illustrated Anthology of World Myth and Storytelling, Littleton, C. Scott., Duncan Baird Publishers, London, UK. 2002
Image Credits:
The Three Graces,
courtesy of Wikimedia Commons User Yair-haklai, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:The_Three_Graces-Louvre.jpg
Poseidon, courtesy of Wikimedia Commons User Hansjorn, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Poseidon_sculpture_Copenhagen_2005.jpg


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A huge thank you everyone that came out to support us yesterday. It was a fantastic experience and I'm glad we got to share it together!!! (photo by Jeff Crespi)
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Look at what your children have from the previous school year and determine what can be reused for this year. Not only will you save money if you reuse, but it's also eco-friendly. Rulers, pencil cases, backpacks, lunch boxes, sharpeners, and calculators don't typically need to be replaced each new school year. Once you have located all the school supplies in your home, place them in a central bin so you can take a good look at what you already own before you head out to shop for new supplies.
2. Do a closet sweep
Has your child really outgrown last year's clothes? On average, a family spends about 30% of their back to school budget on clothes, so not buying even a few items can really save you a significant amount of money. After you have assessed what clothing your child can still wear this school year you can buy what they still need. If your children are older, discuss with them what items you will be purchasing for the new school year and your budget, so they don't expect a brand new wardrobe.
3. Set your budget
Know how much you have to spend and only spend that much. This is hard for me to do, I love the feel of a new school year and part of me feels like my children should have new supplies and clothes, but even grownups can learn that it's perfectly fine to reuse and to not always have the latest must-have items. It's helpful to bring the cash that you will need on your shopping trip and limit your purchases to just what is in your purse. I allow our kids one small extra purchase that's not on the supply list.
Some parents set a limit to the number of character-based supplies they will purchase since they tend to be more expensive than the store brands. With older kids you may want to determine ahead of time how you will handle their requests for non-essential items. Here are some suggestions:
They can pay for anything not only list.
They can pay the difference between what you will spend on an item and what they want to spend.
Let them spend more on a certain item, as long as they are aware that they must then spend less on another.
Back-to-school season is a good opportunity to teach children between needs and wants.
4. Steer towards Store Brands
Unless your child's back-to-school supply list asks for a particular brand, buy the store brand when possible. Many store brands work just as well and are typically about 30% cheaper than name brands.
5. Buy Quality
While tempting, it's not always best to buy the cheaper option. Buy quality items where they matter. I don't care if my kids have name brands markers or crayons, but I will invest in a good backpack that will last more than one school year. Hint: For backpacks it's a good idea to look for ones with a lifetime warranty and that are non-character based. They will last longer and your child won't outgrow the characters. I also like to get the notebooks with the plastic covers because they are very durable and I look for cloth pencil pouches that can be washed.
6. Leave the Kids at Home
I tend to spend more when the kids are with me. I can't focus on making sure that I am getting the best deals on the items in my shopping cart and somehow "extra" stuff not on the list ends up in our cart. It's great to involve your kids with back-to-school shopping, just be strategic as to how do this. It makes sense to bring the children with you when shopping for new clothes but you can leave them behind when shopping for school supplies, especially if they are younger. If you bring them with you make your children aware that you have a budget and will limit your purchases to it.
I have to admit that I am not drawn towards the plain school supplies, so I don't expect my kids to ask for them. However, my girls do love stickers. Buy the plain school supplies and let your kids decorate them with stickers, markers, pictures, etc.
8. Shop online
Shopping online is great for back-to-school items because you can instantly compare prices at stores without spending time or gas getting to the stores. Try sites like www.pricegrabber.com for finding great deals on back-to-school supplies. Shopping online is especially helpful for bigger ticket items, like calculators.
9. Think Ahead and Buy in Bulk
Buy products that your children will need during the school year now, when they are on sale, and in bulk. You may even buy some basic supplies in bulk and share the cost with a friend. Consider having a box or shelf where you keep extra school supplies handy for your kids, so when they need crayons in a few months or need a new notebook you are all set. If you can think ahead to the holidays (they will be here before you know it), go back to the store after the school year has started and take advantage of the steep discounts on school supplies – they make great stocking stuffers! You can also donate some of the school supplies that you buy in bulk to local kids in need. My children's school does a big back-to-school campaign for a local less fortunate school, so we always buy extra basic supplies to donate. Local after-school programs, shelters or churches may know of places to donate your extra school supplies.
10. Shop Early
The more time that you give yourself to shop for school supplies this season, the more time that you will have to keep an eye out for good deals. If you buy school supplies over the course of a few weeks and stick to your budget, the cost won't seem as bad if you buy everything at once. Many stores start their back-to-school sales in early July!
Happy back-to-school shopping!


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so these are the zip up plaid ankle boots that i bought at aldo the other day. i was unsure about them from the start. the patent is very shiny, the heels very high and the fit not very comfortable. but, i do love the zippers and i feel the plaid tones down the stripper heel factor in them. i've been debating returning them since i got them and then yesterday at holt's last call i fell hard for a pair of sigerson morrison ankle boots. so comfortable and pretty plus, at an additional 30% off i had to get them. they're buttery soft black leather, with a slightly pointed toe and completely wearable dressed up or down. thus, it means these are going back to aldo but, i still want to know what do you all think of them?
the zipper boots part 1
super kawaii
i've spent the last 24 hours visiting my parents but, before i headed home i had to work. in an attempt to wear things i've been neglecting i took out this tank dress and this pink top. it was a little cool on friday so the tights and layering weren't too overwhelming and this dress is kind of short so they made the outfit a bit more work appropriate.
keep your hands in the vehicle at all times
on wednesday i couldn't contain myself and i just had to check out the new things at the gap. i wanted to see if the p.robinson hype was worth it so i went shopping. since, i wasn't suppose to be buying things i thought at least i would wear something cute and maybe it would make me feel better about my complete lack of willpower. speaking of which, i'm eating the biggest piece of baskin robbins birthday cake as i write this, so much for getting in better shape. anyways, i wore my new see by chloe tank that i got on sale at holt's. i love the neon yellow and the little men on it. i bought this as a replacement for the sass and bide que sera tee i wanted but couldn't track down. i also took out my marc bag and have been carrying it for the last few days. i've been neglecting it and my birthday always reminds me of it because that's when i got it two years ago as a present.
chris's bday
i rehashed this gingham look again the other day. i just love this top with dark blue skinnies. it's so girly. later for night i changed tops to this equally classic nautical look. i was heading to my friend chris's house for his birthday party on his rooftop patio. the sweater was definitely necessary as it is already very chilly at night. after all there is only 2 and a half more days of august.
it's ac
who what wear daily posted my beloved alexa chung's must haves for fall. love the mulberry, love the holga, basically love it all.
the ex
it's a canadian institution, the annual national exposition. basically, it means rides, carni games, crazy bad for you food like corn dogs, tiny tom mini donuts, ice cream and candy apples, plus lots of people trying to sell you massagers and chamois. i love it.
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the wonderful stephanie at le cheap c'est chic wrote the sweetest post about three of her favourite ashion bloggers and she included me as one of them. needless to say i was very flattered. here is the little blurb she wrote about me and the photo below:
birthday girl
i wanted to wear something special on monday because it was my birthday and i'm silly like that. i'm a true boho/rock and roll chick at heart and so i thought this outfit was very fitting. an original 70's embroidered tunic, cutoffs, buttery boots and knee highs, a la all my british fashion idols. after work, for a night partying at the ex (the big annual carnival in toronto) and the beaconsfield i changed into a sexier black outfit but, the day belonged to channeling penny lane.
nice jeans summer
sometimes when i see something i want online or in magazines there's such a strong attraction that i feel i must have the item immediately. i covet it. it's not always possible to have these items due to cost or availability. that 's when i head to the thrift or vintage store to try and find something similar. sometimes it's uncertainty that keeps me from a purchase. i have gotten a few things online that were too big or didn't suit me so when i saw the current/elliot jean launch i was weary to pre-order. i loved the jeans but what if they weren't flattering on me?, everything looks good on models. i decided to wait until nyc when i could try them on but until then i thought i'd model an old pair of marc by marcs after the current/elliot boyfriend jean rachel bilson is sporting. they aren't as distressed but i sanded them to death with a sanding block so hopefully in a few washes they'll be as destroyed as these.
une fille comme moi
love birds
this is one of the new fall items i've picked up. a thrifted burgundy boys polo flannel shirt, i'm obessed. all i want to do is shop for fall but i'm trying to save. luckly i haven't been too tempted by what i've seen in the stores. only the gap had some things with the patrick robinson relaunch that i had to get. i'll post those pieces in a little gap post i have planned. i'm sure it will get worst over the next month though as the second wave of fall shipments hit stores. i wore my new find with some old favourites. a great t-shirt dress, moccs, my tylie malibu and a favourite bird necklace that now matches my tattoo.
i know i've been away from the blog for a while but i've had a busy week. monday was my birthday, yeah!, tuesday was the birthday of my good friend chris and today was the final baseball game of the year. what a great couple of days and so fun. i do have a lot of outfits to post over the next day or two to make up for my absence though. this is a look i wore to head to lunch with my sister. we went to my favourite thai restaurant, salad king and hung out shopping. i was good and didn't buy anything, save save save for nyc. i thought i should get as much wear out of my summer shorts as september i literally around the corner. these sailor high waisted ones are a favourite even though they get instantly linty when you put them on. plus, i got to wear the infamous studded gladiators before the hot days are gone. i did have a moment of weakness today and bought some very sexy shoes. they arrive in a day or two and i'll post them here so you all can tell me if i should keep them or return them, they're very, very tall.
sweater: aritzia
back to work and in order to make full use of the end of summer i'm wearing tanks and little dresses until september. this is one of my favourite summer buys and i paired it with a bright yellow belt for definition and contrast. a little gucci colour palette influence. i love the tiers on this dress it's so fluttery. i'm wearing my favourite minnetonkas and their new line for fall is in the stores. i had to force my self away from them the other day because i'm not suppose to shop until nyc. i don't know it the willpower will hold up they're so cute.
the cottage part 2
the second week at the cottage continued with much of the same suntanning, relaxing, swimming and activities. we were treated this week by mike who brought over his boat from his cottage on a neighboring lake. i felt like i was on a drug cartel's boat of the coast of south beach zipping around on that thing. the rain came in on the last day up there and you can see the big clouds coming in over the water but for the most part the vacation was sunny and warm. i would definitely come back to stay at this cottage again it was an amazing time.
rebecca minkoff
i love rebecca minkoff bags and i've been lusting over them for some time now, ever since the morning after bag made it's mark. when i went to nyc it was between a large morning after and my tylie for my big bag purchase. i chose the tylie malibu because i loved it's slouchiness and versatility but i still wished i could have had both. now with another trip around the corner and some minkoff sales on the net i'm thinking about adding a new bag to the collection. but which one? i think a morning after mini in blue or grey, any suggestions?


text: Kurt Anderson - September 23, 2010 Keep Your Hunting Dog In Shape Tips on getting and keeping your dog in hunting shape By Kurt Anderson Imagine, for a moment, that you're sitting on your recliner just before nodding off. It's early fall, the nights are getting cooler, and every instinct in your body is telling you to rest, eat, and generally prepare yourself for the long, cold winter just around the corner. Ideally, both you and your dog will be in good shape when the season opens. If you're not, take it easy on the first few outings.The house is nice and warm, your belly is full, and now your eyes are getting heavy...heavier€¦ It's at this precise point an Olympic trainer busts through the front door, tosses you a blaze orange vest, and tells you it's time for your two-month-long biathlon to begin. For most of us middle-aged types, the transition to hunting season and the long walks it often entails can result in sore muscles and general fatigue. When it comes to our four-legged companions--especially those pampered mutts whose idea of exercise is circling three times before lying down next to the fire--the change from lap dog into hard-charging hunting dog can have drastic impacts on their physical well-being and desire to hunt. For older or seriously unfit dogs, entering the hunting season overweight and short on stamina can result in joint injury, susceptibility to illness, or even death by heat exhaustion or drowning. None of this should be news; we all know a properly conditioned hunting dog is the greatest attribute of the modern bird hunter. The problem, as with 95 percent of any problem, is the execution. Hectic work schedules, lack of open space and our own physical fitness "issues" can all add to the challenge of keeping our dogs lean and mean. And let's face facts; it's difficult enough to see our own ribs at times, so expecting your dog to conform to the veterinarian's weight guidelines seems downright hypocritical. Adding a sled with some weight--like unopened dog food bags, or cooperative children--is a great way to build endurance and increase stamina.The key to overcoming these obstacles is simple; we need to recognize that Homo sapiens and Canis familiarus are two very different animals. I often take my Labrador on a brisk mile-long run after work, which leaves me sucking for air and my dog wondering when we're going to actually go do something. For proper dog training to stand a chance, we can't rely on them keeping up to our own meager physical fitness standards. Instead, we need to take advantage of our strengths--increased brainpower and technology--and couple those attributes with the dog's natural instincts. Mix in that greatest motivator of all, the fun factor, and getting ready for autumn can be almost as enjoyable as the hunt itself. Following is a year-long training regime meant to keep a mature dog healthy, happy, and ready for whatever challenges the woods and fields have to offer come October. We'll start with summer, as that's the time you'll be reading this. But we've also included suggestions for spring and winter because, ideally, keeping your dog--and yourself--in shape should be a year-round activity.For older dogs, or pups just coming into adult frames, practice restraint in all training exercises, especially in weather extremes.SummerThe bloom of spring has gone, the calendar is creeping toward autumn, and all across the land, hunters are taking long, hard looks at their soft dogs. Too many people purse their lips, shrug and think: He'll burn it off in hunting season.Not cool, neither the idea nor the weather. It's simply unfair to the dog to let it enter the season carrying extra baggage, and it'll cost us birds in the fall. But what can you do? The days are hot, the evenings all too often filled with baseball or fishing or golf, and the temptation to leave Chubby panting in the shade can be strong. There's a natural solution, of course: it's time to hit the water. Water retrieves are a great all around muscle-toning exercise, and breeds that aren't overly found of swimming will often overcome their dislike of the water on a warm summer day. If you have an older or seriously out-of-shape dog, make sure you choose shallow stretches of water with a hard bottom so you can offer assistance if the need arises. A properly trained, well-conditioned hunting dog is the greatest attribute for the modern hunter--shotgun included.For non-retriever types, break out a canoe or kayak and go for longer swims, staying offshore just far enough to work the dog and close enough to get to land if he tires quickly. Be sure to check the water carefully for scum or mats of biological growth prior to training.These toxic clumps of cyanobacteria (often called blue-green algae, though colors range from red to green) contain microcystins, a waste product that kills hundreds of dogs each summer. As a general rule, warm stagnant waters harbor most cyanobacteria colonies, with peak activity during mid to late-summer.It only takes a mouthful and your dog could get seriously ill or die, so again, avoid any suspicious-looking, scummy water. Autumn Okay, this is the time you're afield with your dog, and we'll hope that when the season opens you're both in good shape. If you're not--either you or your dog, or both--take it easy for the first few outings, and don't overdo it! Winter The hunting season is over, and you swear to yourself that next year, by gum, things are going to be different. No more huffing and puffing, side-heaving, drooling breaks at mid-morning. And your dog's going to be in shape, too.Wherever you live, whether deep in the snowbelt or among the brown fields of more southerly climes, winter is a natural time of dormancy. It feels good to relax, to eat well and recover from the rigors of autumn. But for too many dogs, this time of "recovery" can be the most damaging season of all. Sudden weight gain and the slow atrophy of hard-earned hunting muscle can offset any physical improvements gained the past few months.Of course, after a water workout there's nothing like a good shake.Where I live in the Upper Midwest, the ruffed grouse and pheasant seasons don't end until late December, but deep snows often make hunting the last month impossible. This layer of snow, however, is a perfect medium to start your post-season conditioning regime. The focus for your "hunting conditioned" dog is not losing weight, but rather maintaining muscle mass and stamina.There are few better, or simpler, ways to work the different muscle groups than plowing through snow on a couple dozen retrieves every evening. In many ways, this routine mirrors the full-body workout provided by swimming. For areas without snow, thick grass offers a good medium to provide a little extra resistance.A few years back, I took winter training to a different level. It was on one of those after-work runs, with my Labrador pulling me along the snow-packed road. It was obvious he wasn't content with my shuffling pace; I, in turn, wanted to regain circulation in the fingertips clenched to the leash.This was around the same time that the presence of a national dogsled race was occupying the local airwaves, which supplied the spark of an idea. I swiped a horse halter from my wife's tack supplies, the sled from my kids' favorite hill, and in minutes my dog and I were engaged in the ancient sport of pulka, the forerunner of skijoring. You don't have to use a horse halter, of course. Sled dog harnesses are available online for most dogs over 35 pounds and usually cost under $30. Simply hook your harnessed dog up to a sled or toboggan, snap a leash onto the same ring the load is attached to, and you've got the prefect strength-training tool. It's essential to start out with light loads, which will save on aches and strains, and also prevent the dog from balking. Begin with an empty sled, then work your way up in 10- or 20-pound increments (unopened dog food bags work well; so do bored children). In deeper snow, seek out cross-country ski trails, windswept lakes, or other packed areas to prevent undue strain.A three-season training routine helps makes those long, icy, late-season retrieves much easier on your hunting companion.For waterfowl dogs, this technique is especially useful. It builds and develops swimming muscles, while giving your dog a little added bulk and cold weather endurance--perfect training for retrieving a downed mallard in icy, weed-choked water. Spring Winter might suggest dormancy, but the warmer temperatures of spring all but demand you get your sedentary butt outside. For many, spring is the time of long, blossom-smelling walks; hunting season is no more than a spark in the distance. But the moderate weather and longer evenings make a perfect time to trim any excess fat your dog might have accumulated over the winter.Again, it's time to be realistic about the amount of work you can give your dog by walking or jogging it down the road or sidewalk. These are the descendents of wolves, after all; their genetic blueprint contains the kind of DNA needed to run down elk and moose. Keeping up with a domestic biped is like Michael Phelps training for the Olympics by hanging out in the kiddie pool with Larry the Cable Guy.For retrieving dogs, now's the time to break out the tennis ball slingshot and let them work on long retrieves. If possible, try to locate your retrieving sessions in a tall field or brushy area, similar to hunting territory. It'll keep the game fresher for both you and your dog, and also provide some olfactory and visual marking training.Add a few drops of bird scent on the ball, and this is as close to heaven as an April dog is bound to get. Use an electronic collar to make sure your dog's case of spring fever doesn't also give him a sense of wanderlust; birds and rabbits can be great springtime tempters.For dogs without that retrieving instinct, it's best to focus on a straight running training regime. For me, this is almost too easy; I hop on my ATV, head out to my hayfields, and set the speed at a medium run. It doesn't take long for the dogs to get their legs back, and it's a fun way to get out after a long winter. ATV trails and minimum maintenance roads are also good spots to stretch your dog's legs and burn a little gas.For hunters in urban areas, or without an ATV, there's still hope. Remember the sled dog harness? Find a back road outside of town, a long leash, and a spouse or buddy to drive your street vehicle. This will allow you to ride in the passenger seat, holding your dog's leash and keeping him on the passenger side of the car, away from any traffic.It's essential to keep an eye out for road litter that might injure your dog's paws, as well as unsafe drivers, but done correctly this is no different than taking your dog for a run down the side of the road. Most dogs will keep a natural distance from the car, as it obstructs their line of sight. Keep the dog at a moderate lope, and make sure to pack some water and a bowl.Conclusion The real key to all of the above exercises is simple: avoid boredom, the bane of hunter and dog alike. Mix things up, keep your feet and your dog's paws moving in some form or another, and enjoy yourself.After all, that's what hunting--and hunting dogs--are really all about. GET THE NEWSLETTER Join the List and Never Miss a Thing. Sign Me Up


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Lancelot "Capability" Brown worked at Kelston in 1767-8, landscaping the park for Sir Caesar Hawkins.
In 1759 the Kelston estate was bought by Sir Caesar Hawkins, a leading surgeon, for £1600 (worth £2,827,000 in 2016). Hawkins created a new mansion (1765-70) and landscape (1767-8), locating the house on the site of a summerhouse on the lip of the southern scarp to exploit the views, and demolished the old manor house. Capability Brown was employed by Hawkins to landscape the park around the mansion, for which he was paid £500 worth £801,000 in 2016). We don't know much about what Brown did at Kelston but he recorded an inital payment of £200 in his Account Book in July 1767, followed by a further £200 in December that year, with the final payment of £100 on August 20th 1768 "received a balance in full of all accounts".
After Brown
The Hawkins family continued to live at Kelston until 1828 when it was sold to Joseph Neeld who began a programme of building works around the house. In 1844, the estate passed to the Inigo-Jones family, relatives of the Neelds, who erected an entrance lodge and the porch over the main entrance to the house. In 1967 the Neeld Family Trust leased Kelston Park to the Methodist Church for use as a training centre. In 1993 the estate was purchased, in poor condition, by the Andrew Brownsward Collection to be developed into corporate headquarters. Since then the house and lodge have been restored and the restoration of the parkland has begun.
The garden is Grade II* listed in the National Register of Historic Parks and Gardens.
An aerial view of Kelston Park near Bath, Somerset 23rd May 2015 posted by Jon Godfrey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h63k8n6oZnE


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Soundtrack review: Hercules (Fernando Velasquez – 2014)
This year we got two movies about the legendary Hercules. The first one had a brilliant score by Tuomas Kantelinen, but the movie was destroyed by critics. The second one stars The Rock as the hero and has a score by Fernando Velasquez, a composer I am familiar with and whose work I really like.
And wow, what a score this one is! It is a joy and a pleasure to listen to it. The music that Fernando Velasquez wrote tells a story as beautiful and exciting as the one from the legends. There's the epic theme of Hercules… there are action cues which will end up among the best of the year… there are emotions as strong as Hercules himself.
And all of this blends together in a score that mirrors the main character. "Bessi's Valley" made me think of Brian Tyler because of how well the action sounds and mixes with emotion. This cue could have been on the "Turtles" or "Thor" scores without any trouble. This is one of the 6 minute long cues that stand out from this score. I actually think of the first few cues before it as one single long track, because they would have worked even better like that.
"Hercules" is one of those scores which will remain in your mind long after they are done, because of the power in its themes, because of the thundering echo and because Fernando Velasquez wrote a score worthy of the hero. In 65 minutes you never get bored, appreciating the quieter moments as well.
Without a doubt, "Hercules" is one of the most worthy epic action scores of 2014 and the only one who can go head to head with Brian Tyler's mighty "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" composition.
Cue rating: 87 / 100
Total minutes of excellence: 52 / 65
Album excellence: 80%
Son of Zeus
Pirate's Camp
Arrival at Lord Cotys' City
I Will Believe In You
The Lion's Tooth
Bessi's Valley
The Battle
Final Fight & Tydeus' Death
The Statue Falls
Comrades Stand Together
Alternative Ending
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Did anyone catch this story on NBC Nightly News tonight? http://www.msnbc.com/news/813923.asp It appeared to me as though it was filmed at last March's CSUN conference. Kathleen Anderson, Chair State of Connecticut, Web Site Accessibility Committee email: email@example.com phone: (860) 702-3355 URL: http://www.cmac.state.ct.us/access/Received on Friday, 27 September 2002 20:51:37 UTC
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Fuzion Cookware Large Flavor Injectors
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***My Personal Review***
Are you a fan of artisan cooking? Well then you will LOVE these! These are flavor injectors for food. They are plastic and you fill them up and insert them into food and squeeze them to inject whatever flavoring or filling you want into the food. Cupcakes are one of the best ideas I can think of but you can use them to inject flavor into absolutely everything - steaks, shrimp, cakes ... the possibilities are endless :)
The holding container is about 1 inch long and about 1/3 inch around and so if you are using it for smaller items it will definitely inject a good amount of flavoring into your food. I can't wait I want to try some raspberry filling into cupcakes! And also the shrimp picture they showed gave me some ideas too :) Very cool indeed! Give them a try and make yourself look like a chef!


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Air Process Monitoring
Zan-Tech provides an air auditing service with the capability of monitoring and data logging critical compressed air process conditions.
Such as: Air flow – Velocities – Pressure -Temperature – Dew point
We have 5 system sets, enabling the monitoring of up to 5 different installations simultaneously.
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On a warm September day I unplugged my iPhone 5 and headed to the nearest sprint store. I had a lengthy romance with Apple, but cell phone romances are a fickle thing. I was in the market for something new and different. I wasn't sure what I was looking for, but I knew I had outgrown the confines of the iPhone. I was ready to cut ties and take up with Android.
I had a few encounters in the past. I cheated on Apple here and there with an Android tablet. I flirted with a friend's Galaxy Note while looking for directions, but in the past I had always came home to my iPhone, apologetic for my wandering ways. On that warm September day, however, I was finally ready to cut ties for good. iOS 7 was the nail in the coffin for me. I needed to make a clean break, and I thought I had. I selected a Shiny, red HTC One within minutes of walking into the store. It was new, it was different, and it had all sorts of fun, new features. I was happy with my selection, until I realized ending my romance with Apple wasn't as simple as just picking up a new phone and casting the iPhone 5 aside.
After I left Sprint I continued on with a few more errands. My phone was suspiciously quiet. About two hours into my journey I received a frantic phone call from the other love of my life, my human boyfriend. "Where are you, I texted you like 10 times?" he shrieked into the phone. That was odd, since I hadn't received a text message since getting my new phone set up. An hour later I got an e-mail from my boss enquiring about my lack of text communication. Again, that was certainly strange. I hadn't received a text from him, or anyone else for that matter. By the time the evening rolled around, I knew something was amiss. E-mails and phone calls started adding up from people who could not figure out why I had forsaken them. My best friend, my mom, my brother, and a slew of co-workers were all looking for me, assuming I had died a mysterious death as it had been hours since they heard from me.
I called Sprint to sort out the issue. Two hours later, the tech representative I was speaking to was at a loss. We reset the signal, we took the phone off the network and put it back on. We turned off texts and turned them back on. We sent countless "test" messages the never made it to the device. Finally, as sweet and helpful as she was, she had exhausted everything she had in her arsenal. She had to give up on me and my HTC One. I was told I'd have to head back to the store, perhaps they hadn't deactivated my iPhone. The next morning I walked into the store, explained my situation, and sat around for another hour. They pulled my old phone from the depths of the stock room and showed me that it was deactivated. "Call the Apple store, maybe they can figure it out", I was told. I left the store down, but not yet out.
Instead of calling the Apple store, I decided to do some research on my own. What I found was pretty astonishing. Breaking up with Apple is the equivalent of ending a relationship with a stage 5 clinger. In the end, iMessage was still turned on, so all of my text messages were hanging around, somewhere until iMessage was restored, except, I couldn't restore iMessage because my i-device, was hanging out in a dusty stockroom somewhere on the eastern seaboard. I had to turn off iMessage through the Apple website. Fine, I did it. I even changed my password as suggested by internet experts. Finally I was receiving some messages, but mysteriously messages from, iPhone users were still nowhere to be found.
I went back to the trusty internet and found out that iPhone users who had the iOS 7 update, the very update that sent me running for the Android hills, was the cause of my conundrum. I had to contact every iPhone user I knew and tell them to make sure their SMS was turned on. Most of them found that it was mysteriously turned off. Once kicking SMS back on via settings, our communication was miraculously restored. Life went on and I've been happy with my new, Android love affair. After all of that, however, I learned one thing; Breaking up is hard to do, especially when you are trying to break up with Apple.


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The extent of global poverty is staggering: more than 3.5 billion people live on less than $2 a day. 1.2 billion people live without access to safe drinking water. Of the world's approximately 40 million people living with HIV/AIDS, more than 93% live in developing countries. Nearly 800 million people do not get enough food, and about 500 million people are chronically malnourished. More than a third of children are malnourished. Not only is this morally unjust, it leads to a more unstable world and a weakened global economy. Our nation, and the world, must do more to confront this problem.
In the coming weeks, I plan to introduce a bipartisan measure that will help raise awareness of global poverty and also renew our nation's commitment to helping eradicate poverty. The resolution calls on the United States to take a number of concrete steps toward the goal of combating extreme global poverty. These include pursuing greater debt relief and overall foreign development assistance levels, better coordination of poverty reduction efforts with the international community, and enhancing our efforts on HIV/AIDS and children's health, potable water and access to basic education.
There is a better way to work with the developing world. For generations, international institutions provided aid and doled out technical advice encouraging developing states to cut taxes, open markets and scale back social service programs in order to enter the global marketplace. As a result, in many states, there is no middle class, a limited education system and no welfare or social safety net. These needs must be met if developing nations are to prosper.
Addressing poverty is the right thing to do, but make no mistake, doing so is also in our national and security interest. Those living in extreme poverty are susceptible to extreme rhetoric and are more likely to join with terrorist groups seeking new recruits. Building prosperity in the developing world will enhance our standing in the world and help bring hope to those who could otherwise sympathize with terrorist organizations.
Also, as the most trade dependent state in the nation, Washington State has a direct stake in whether developing states do well. Trade, aid and capacity building will help create a middle class in poverty stricken regions and also develop new markets for American goods.
To rebuild these societies, the United States must partner with the Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) community that provides important institution-building counsel to developing states – it's just not enough to simply provide aid or preach the value of the free market. The Pacific Northwest is fortunate to be the home of NGOs dedicated to this very purpose. The work these groups are doing – from providing microcredit loans, to improving global health care – is both innovative and making a real difference. They are one important ingredient in the fight against poverty.
I recently participated in the Trade and Poverty Forum in Nagoya, Japan, sponsored by the German Marshall Fund. Through my work on these issues, I'm convinced that trade remains an important tool used to combat poverty. Economic engagement provides the developing world with better opportunity and the potential of real prosperity. However, trade is not, by itself, the answer.
Governments must do the hard work of building real economic infrastructure. This includes, among other things, developing an effective education system, providing water and sewer and making access to health care a priority.
Education is one of the most significant tools for reducing poverty. Education not only improves people's health, income and productivity, it also empowers them to create a civil society that leads to better government and greater involvement in our global economy.
Access to potable water is fundamental to economic growth and healthy living. Roughly 4,000 children die each day of diarrheal diseases caused by poor sanitation and contaminated drinking water.
Developing states must stand up a public health infrastructure. Without such a system, global health concerns will further contribute to extreme global poverty. Diseases such as SARS, Asian bird-flu, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria are enormous challenges and have a disproportionate impact on the poor. Those who are sick cannot participate in child care, commerce or education. The economic impact – not to mention impact on families and communities – is staggering. Also, as travel and contact among nations is increasingly common, the developed world can no longer consider itself protected from such disease. It's clear that without progress on this front, the effort to reduce poverty is nearly impossible.
We must make a greater commitment to poverty alleviation and view these efforts as an investment that can foster global stability and security, build alliances throughout the world and reduce the sense of hopelessness that drives so many extremist organizations like the al Qaeda network. With the proper political and social will, we can reduce global poverty.


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Breaking: Two South Korean Christian hostages freed
Two women among the 23 South Koreans kidnapped by the Taliban in mid-July were freed Monday on a rural Afghan roadside and then driven to a U.S. base, the first significant breakthrough in a hostage drama now more than three weeks old.
The two women, who broke into tears after seeing the international Red Cross officials there to take custody of them, got out of a dark gray Toyota Corolla driven by an Afghan elder and into one of two waiting Red Cross SUVs. The women said nothing to reporters alerted to the handoff location five miles southeast of Ghazni city by a Taliban spokesman.
Wearing scarves on their heads, khaki trousers and traditional Afghan knee-length shirts, the women were driven to the U.S. base in Ghazni city, where American soldiers searched them and then let them enter. Both carried bags.
The Taliban monsters are patting themselves on the back for their "gesture of good will."
Now, they want their reward: "We are expecting the Korean people and government to force the Kabul administration and the U.S. to take a step toward releasing Taliban prisoners," Ahmadi said by telephone from an undisclosed location."
Appeasement begets appeasement. Will that lesson be remembered?
Yonhap identifies the freed hostages: "Two of 21 South Koreans held hostage in Afghanistan have been released and moved to a safe area, a spokesman for the South Korean Foreign Ministry said Monday. The released hostages are Kim Gina, 32, and Kim Kyung-ja, 37, ministry spokesman Cho Hee-yong told reporters."
Taliban assassinate Christian relief worker, world yawns
October 21, 2008 12:48 PM by Michelle Malkin
South Korean Christian hostage crisis: 4 more freed Update: All released
August 30, 2007 10:58 AM by Michelle Malkin
Report: The South Korean Christian hostages to be freed
August 28, 2007 08:52 AM by Michelle Malkin
Deadlock on Day 35: The South Korean Christian hostage crisis
August 23, 2007 10:46 AM by Michelle Malkin
South Korean Christian hostage crisis: Day 24
August 12, 2007 06:14 PM by Michelle Malkin
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Shot these in Amsterdam and Bruges.
Even in black and white, the city of Amsterdam is beautiful. Especially at night. Click on any one picture to see them in slideshow format.
Or, given that canals are just as good a means of transportation as streets in other cities, maybe I should call this post 'canal photography.' It was a warm and sunny day, so life spilled onto the sidewalk, stairways, and boats. Click any image to see them in slideshow format:
This guy won't get wet when it rains in Amsterdam, but how he squeezes in there is a mystery to me. You can find out more at velomobiel.ne.
He didn't seem to command much attention among the other bike riders:
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Amsterdam had some cool graffiti, these are just a few examples. Click on any picture to see them in slideshow format.
This film museum in Amsterdam opened in 2012, and is across the river from the Central Station. Great architecture!
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High blood pressure is when your heart has to work extra hard to pump blood through your body because arteries are narrower or more constricted than they should be.
High blood pressure is divided into two types depending on the causes. If there is no specific cause associated with an increase in blood pressure it is known as primary hypertension, while if an increase in blood pressure can be traced back to a specific medical condition, it is known as secondary hypertension. Secondary hypertension can develop as a result of hormonal disorders, kidney disease, pain killers, contraceptive use, diabetes or autoimmune disease. There are, however, primary hypertension risk factors, such as smoking, stress, obesity, lack of exercise, alcohol use and diet.
Hypertension is often associated with age, so it is especially important that you get your blood pressure checked regularly and that you try and live as healthily as possible. People who are of African and Caribbean decent and those who are overweight, don't tend to exercise and have a diet with a high salt content also fall under a higher risk group for hypertension.
High blood pressure can be very dangerous if left untreated and can lead to cardiovascular disease such as stroke, heart attack, aneurysm, embolism and eye problems. All these conditions can potentially be avoided if treatment is started soon enough
Most people aren't aware they have high blood pressure until it has been measured by a doctor and this is why it is also known as the 'silent killer'. The most likely symptoms associated with high blood pressure are blurred vision, headaches, nosebleeds and shortness of breath. However, even if you aren't experiencing symptoms, it is important to go to your doctor to have your blood pressure measured. If your doctor finds that your blood pressure is higher than it should be, he may ask you to come back a couple of times or ask you to take your blood pressure at home, in order to establish whether you actually have high blood pressure and it is not being caused by the fact that you are nervous because you are visiting your doctor. This is known as white coat syndrome.
Ideally your blood pressure should be 120/80mmHg, however it is also considered normal if it is at 130/80mmHG. If your blood pressure measures at 140/90mmHG or higher, then a doctor may choose to do further tests or start you on a course of treatment.
Yes, people who have family members with high blood pressure do tend to be more likely to develop the condition and it is therefore considered one of the risk factors associated with primary hypertension.
Although it is no guarantee that you won't develop high blood pressure, making sure that you live healthily and exercise regularly can help keep your blood pressure at a normal level. Avoiding medications that are likely to cause high blood pressure may also be helpful. Sometimes treating a condition that is responsible for causing high blood pressure can also reduce your risk of developing it.
Blood pressure can be treated with the help of lifestyle management as well as prescription medications. However, which method is recommended will depend on how high your blood pressure is and the causes. Prescription medication is generally recommended to those with a blood pressure reading of 140/90mmHg or higher and they work to control blood pressure either by reducing water in blood plasma, helping blood vessels relax or slowing down your heartbeat to reduce pressure within veins and arteries.
Treatment can either involve lifestyle changes such as reducing drinking, adjusting diet and doing more exercise. If lifestyle adjustments on their own won't be effective enough, they'd recommend that you use either a ACE inhibitor, calcium channel blockers, alpha-blocker, beta-blocker or diuretic treatment or a combination of these treatments, depending on your likelihood of developing cardiovascular problems.


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The Electric Store is a independent electrical retailer. We opened our Ilfracombe store in October 2011.
We sell a wide range of products. Freestanding & integrated laundry, cooking, refrigeration, dishwashers. TVs, DVDs, audio, satellite, small domestic appliances, batteries, cables, vacuum bags and lots more.
We can also supply commercial equipment. We hire carpet cleaning machines & dehumidifiers.
We work closely with a number of engineers who cover gas installation, aerial & satellite installation, TV & appliance repairs.
We have many B2B customers from builders, nursing homes, electricians to hotels, etc. We offer a first class service, face to face advice, quick delivery, installation & recycling backed up with great prices
As members of the Sirius buying group with a collective turnover of £100 plus, gives us the power to compete. The group has over 150 members with 250 outlets across the UK. We stock a wide range of brands, such as Hotpoint, Roberts radio,
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Sunday, August 30, 2015
Halloween and Fall Party Decorations
Marilyn Gossett knows her way around a papercrafted party - her ideas for decorating with die-cuts, buttons and Joy letters are quick, easy and adorable! Perfect for Halloween, Thanksgiving or an autumn dinner party.
Thursday, August 27, 2015
Monogrammed Fabric Wallet and Cell Phone Case
There's nothing in your purse or on your nightstand that doesn't deserve a more personal touch with a monogram. Give your wallet, cosmetic bag or cell phone case a little extra TLC (and how lucky is the girl named Tanya Louise Carrington?). Don't forget the bookmark - let your family or roommates know who's in the middle of a great story.
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Sweet Dreams Night Light
This "Sweet Dreams" night light is such a precious gift for a baby's room and it's so easy to make. You will need JOY embroidered letters, a lampshade, a candlestick, glue and an LED candle.
The letters are meant to be ironed on, but for this project I attached them to the lampshade with glue. I glued the ring attachment inside the "drum style" shade to the top of the candlestick then placed the LED candle on top of the ring. Hey presto - I have a night light!
Not all shades will work with a candlestick, of course, but the letters will adhere to most shades to use on any kind of lamp base.
The embroidered letter sheets are available in a variety of colors and different fonts so you can use this technique to personalize a shade and "say it with Joy" in any room in your house.
Here's a quick re-cap:
Saturday, August 22, 2015
Fabric Painting - Creativity Rocks!
I really love painting and stenciling on fabric with acrylic paints, inks and mediums. The Joy embroidered iron-on letters are perfect for adding a sentiment - they keep with the fabric feel of the piece. I worked on a 12" x 20" sheet of natural muslin; first I stenciled the arches with a peachy cream paint. This acts as a resist later when I start adding more ink and water.
The letters were white - I painted them with acrylic inks which color the threads with nice, deep tones. I saturated the muslin with ink - some at full strength, some watered back. It's so fun to be loose with the smudging and splattering with my abstract mountain landscape design.
The inks stiffen the muslin just enough so it hangs nice and straight, plus it helps prevent the edges from fraying. I intentionally frayed the left side before painting. A piece like this can be hung like a banner with mini curtain ring clips, or it can be framed or mounted to a canvas, or even sewn into a larger art quilt.
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Vintage-Style Pendant
Who says iron-on letters are just for clothing? I decided to give this vintage-style pendant a personalized touch with a JOY embroidered letter.
Items you need:
- Dimensional medium (ICE Resin, Glossy Accents, Dimensional Mod Podge, etc.)
- Large jewelry bezel
- Small JOY embroidered letter
- Patterned paper
- Embellishments of your choice
1. Cut patterned paper to fit inside the jewelry bezel. I traced around the bezel onto my paper and then cut it out. I used a vintage style paper to make my pendant look old. If the paper fits inside tightly enough, you won't need an adhesive to hold it down. If not, place a little adhesive on the back of the paper so that the edges won't come up after you pour in the resin.
2. Place embellishments on top of the paper, including your letter.
3. Pour in your resin or medium to the top of the bezel and let sit for at least 24 hours.
And there you have it - a beautiful and easy personalized piece of jewelry!
Saturday, August 15, 2015
Table Markers for a Wedding Reception
Planning to DIY your wedding reception? Marilyn Gossett shows how to use embroidered Joy letters to make your table markers look more elegant.
After adhering each table number to a paper diecut shape, glue a pair of diecuts to either side of a wood skewer and add a ribbon bow. Poke a skewer into each floral centerpiece - decorated and painted mason jars make really cute vases for your flowers. Coordinate the vase with the table marker using a monogram embellishment, made the same way.
You can iron-on letters and numbers to paper by using a pressing cloth in between, or you can opt to add some glue to the letters to adhere.
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
Monogramed Bath Towels
Hanging monogrammed towels in the bathroom is a southern tradition. My youngest daughter recently moved into her first apartment and we've been busy decorating. A fresh set of towels and some fancy soap is just what every new apartment dweller needs.
It was quick and easy to iron-on her initials above the band of the bath towel. Then I sewed on two layers of white trim under the monogram to make everything pop. I love how crisp and clean white trim makes everything look!
This project was really quick and simple, I hope you give it a try!
Sunday, August 9, 2015
Thank You Gift Bag
Place a thank you gift in a cute burlap drawstring bag embellished with iron-on letters. It's perfect for a hostess gift, teacher appreciation gift, or party favors for your guests. If you manage spiffs or other incentive programs at work, a thank-you gift bag is a nice, personal way for you to give out checks or gift cards.
Thursday, August 6, 2015
All-Occasion Handmade Greeting Cards
Monogram lettering from Joy is perfect for adding a touch of elegance to handmade greeting cards.
This gatefold design for monogrammed cards or invitations can be styled for any occasion - weddings, anniversaries, showers, or congratulations all come to mind.
To create this card you will need:
- Joy Embroidered Iron-On Letters (mine are 1" white)
- 1 sheet 12"x12" black cardstock (makes two 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" cards)
- Patterned scrapbook paper
- Bright solid scrapbook paper
- Paper trimmer
- Scoring tool
- Adhesive (wet or dry)
- Rhinestones
The photos below gives you all the measurements for trimming your papers (folded card will be 4-1/4" x 5-1/2"). Layer and adhere each piece together as shown.
You can leave the inside of the card black for use with white or metallic pens, or adhere a sheet of white paper to the center panel.
I have a tip if you are curious about how you tell an "M" from a "W" - they look very similar in this font. See the curlique on the lower left side of the M where I placed a rhinestone? That is how you tell if it is upside down. The "W" has the curlique on the upper left side.
Monday, August 3, 2015
Do Not Disturb Sign for the Nursery
Baby (and mama) needs their sleep, so hang this "do not disturb" sign on the nursery room doorknob at nap time! Using gingham fabric makes it easier to align all the iron-on letters.
- Joy Baby Monogram Letters & Numbers (Hot Pink)
- Pink and white gingham fabric
- Ribbon
- Polyester stuffing
- Iron, sewing machine and thread, scissors
- Lay out your letters for your message on the fabric to determine the size and spacing you want, then cut out two pieces of fabric to fit.
- Iron the letters on the right side of one piece of fabric, following the package instructions. Place the two pieces of fabric, right sides together, and sew around the edges sides, leaving a gap at the top open for filling.
- Turn the pillow cover right side out and fill with stuffing.
- Pin a ribbon in between the the front and back of the pillow fabric, on either side of the gap, then hand-stitch it closed, catching the ends of the ribbons in your stitches. Remove the pins.
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Michigan takes a step back
The idea behind the Occupational Safety and Health Act's section allowing states to implement their own OSH program is brilliant – when it's used properly.
Every state choosing to go this route gets control over the program, provided it's "at least as effective" as federal OSHA. It gives states the flexibility to run their own show, the federal government provides up to half their program's funding, and they're allowed to implement requirements that can exceed federal OSHA's own standards. More workers are covered, more worksites can be inspected and more innovative ways to promote workplace safety and health can be developed.
Of course, it doesn't always work out as hoped. A series of reports released last September highlighted several flaws in many of the state-run programs, and federal officials admitted their oversight of these programs was not what it should be.
Even still, such potential shortfalls can be exceeded by state-run programs – which OSHA administrator David Michaels once called "integral" to federal OSHA's efforts.
But that's why it's so disappointing to see Michigan essentially neglect to do so, at least in one area.
On March 22, Gov. Rick Snyder (R) signed into law a bill (S. 20) prohibiting the state's OSH program – MIOSHA – from promulgating an ergonomics standard. Not only is MIOSHA barred from issuing an ergonomics standard, it is prohibited from issuing guidance that would exceed federal OSHA recommendations:
"… If there are federal occupational safety and health administration ergonomics guidelines, the guidance or other assistance shall not advocate workplace ergonomic programs that are more stringent than indicated in those guidelines." – Soon-to-be enacted Sec. 17(2) of the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act
This law runs counter to the idea behind the State Plan program.
MIOSHA had been working on an ergonomics standard – and it would have been the second such standard in the nation (California was first) – but the plan was shelved after Snyder announced plans to scuttle it. Because GOP wins in Michigan in the last election gave Republicans the governor's mansion and a majority in both the state House and Senate, passage of the bill was assured. They didn't waste any time, either – it took only nine weeks to sign the bill into law after its introduction in the Senate.
Yes, ergonomics regulation is controversial, and perhaps MIOSHA's proposal would have been overly burdensome to business and generally ineffective (I never saw their proposal).
But to so quickly throw a blanket ban on any type of regulation or even guidance that attempts to tackle the huge problem of musculoskeletal disorders seems counterproductive. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, MSDs accounted for 28 percent of all workplace injuries and illnesses that required days away from work in 2009.
That's nothing to smile about.
The opinions expressed in "Washington Wire" do not necessarily reflect those of the National Safety Council or affiliated local Chapters."