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Four Ways to Help You Eat Less
This will be my second "Health" related post. Just some tips that I find out there that maybe you haven't seen yet or heard of. Yes when I wrote my first one about ways to lose weight, I did get the inevitable, "Sean McMaster giving health tips?" I know, but remember, those who can't , teach. Clearly I am no doctor but like I said, who knows, maybe you will find a couple things that you can make work for you. These tips I found in Reader's Digest.
1. Listen to relaxing. Relaxation is the key here. When your relaxed, your stress level goes down and you actually chew slower. When you chew slower you eat less, because you start feeling more full, faster.
2. Turn on the lights. It's just like a movie theater, when your in there in the dark that popcorn seems to go down so much easier. The dim lighting, while romantic, lowers your inhibitions and you eat more.
3. Vanilla scented candles. Smelling the vanilla will make you less likely to want dessert. In a study, people lost an average of four and a half pounds a week, just by wearing vanilla scented patches.
4. Eat in a Blue room. This is one of those weird things you just wouldn't expect but researchers found that people eat 33% less when they are in a blue room. The color gives the food a blue tint and actually makes it look less appetizing, the opposite is true of the colors, red, orange and yellow.
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Australia is a very beautiful country that is famous for its beaches, desert lands, and islands. It's rich in many cultural resources and attracts millions of tourists every year. Listed below are the top places you can visit in Australia.
1. Kangaroo Island
In Australia , its third largest island; it's next to Tasmania and the Melville Island. You need to use a ferry to get to this island.You can visit with kids and enjoy the beautiful wildlife. Your kids can enjoy feeding blue penguins.
2. Sydney Harbour
This is also known as 'The Coathanger'. It's among the most amazing natural harbors and is positioned around 134 meters above sea level. During New Year, the harbor's view is beautified, it also a great backdrop for the Sydney Opera House.
3. Sydney Opera house
Here you will enjoy many performances from local and international music productions. Its architecture is modern with a roof that looks like a 'shell'.
4. Great Barrier Reef
This is one of beautiful places to explore in Australia; this is because of it's rich bio-diversity . It's located in Coral Sea around the Queensland coast. It's the biggest coral reef in the world. In the reef, you will come across flat back turtles, humpback dolphin, saltwater crocodiles, dwarf minke whale, olive ridley turtles and so much more. You will also see a variety of birds and some scuba divers.
5. Kakadu National Park
It's the biggest national park in this country. Here everyone can have fun; there are lots of adventurous activities you can enjoy from nature activities to the aboriginal culture. This park has the greatest number of the aboriginal rock sites in Australia and world and has also has a wildlife of more than 26 frog species, 120 reptiles, 68 species of mammal, 2000 types of plant, 290 bird species and 10,000 insects species.
6.Gold coast Dreamworld
This is a very interesting place to visit; there are several exciting rides and entertaining avenues that both kids and adults can enjoy. You can also visit the Imax Theater and Wiggles world.
7. Barossa Valley
For people who love wine, then this is the best place to go in Australia. Some of the popular wine brands you will find here include Wolf Blass, Orlando Wines and Yalumba. Most tourists enjoy touring the many different wineries in this valley.
8. Tasmania
This island is situated along the southern part of Australia. It's also known as the 'Island of Inspiration' because of it has the lowest level of pollution in the world and has natural beauty. This is the home to the tallest mountain in this country.
The best time you can visit in between November and March, when there is no heat summer. During this time you will enjoy the amazing wildlife this island has to offer.
9. National Gallery
Here you will see the many displays of Australia's art collections. It also showcases over 120,000 Australians, Asian and other foreign work of art. Every year, exhibitions are held, and travelers can enjoy this.
10.Great Ocean Road
It's a perfect place for people who love fancy riding. This road is 250Km long and runs from Bellerina Peninsula to Warrnambool. It also covers some amazing sceneries in Australia such as Campbell National Park and Otway National Park.


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MONTREAL (Nov. 13)
Three Ethiopian Jews, the first Falashas to immigrate directly to North America, have arrived in Canada where they will reside for a time although they intend to settle in Israel eventually. Their names were not disclosed in order to protect relatives living in Ethiopia,
The Falashas were admitted to Canada through the efforts of the newly formed Canadian Association for Ethiopian Jewry, chaired by Bruce Gottlieb and because of the friendly relations existing between Canada and Ethiopia. Gottlieb, a college professor and Baruch Tegegne, an Ethiopian Jew, both of Montreal, said they intend to help bring more Falashas to Canada in the future if possible.
The Association, headquartered in Toronto, plans to raise money to aid in the rescue of the Falashas and assist their. integration in Israel. Details of its rescue operations will remain secret because of the delicacy of the situation in Ethiopia, Gottlieb said. The funds raised to dote have come entirely from private sources.
However the Canadian Jewish Congress agreed recently to set up a Committee for Ethiopian Jew based in Toronto and chaired by Gottlieb. Its role will be to publicize the conditions of the Falashas. Its first meeting is scheduled to be held in Toronto on Nov. 26.


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Calling the move 'pathetic', the music mogul said during a radio interview, 'Well Lou, if you're listening, 'Do we have permission to put the song on next week?'
Simon Cowell has lashed out at Lou Reed for allegedly refusing permission for Scottish singer Susan Boyleto perform his "Perfect Day" anthem - branding the decision "pathetic". Boyle was left crushed and with a "heavy heart" after she was barred from covering the song on "America's Got Talent" during rehearsals for the show last week.
A representative for Reed later insisted the former Velvet Underground frontman had nothing to do with the move to stop Boyle singing his song, blaming it on a licensing glitch in the American market. But music mogul Cowell, who discovered Boyle on his "Britain's Got Talent" TV contest, refuses to believe Reed's excuse.
During an interview with BBC Radio 2, he says, "This is so petty, so pathetic. Loads of people have covered this song. This is a fantastic version. He's now saying, 'If I'd have known, I'd have given permission.' Well Lou, if you're listening, 'Do we have permission to put the song on next week?'"


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New Tidbits Revealed About Media General Buyout Offer
I recently received a copy of the packet sent to Media General employees laying out the terms of the buyout offer from the company. As I noted Monday, the offer has gone out to half the 1,326 employees of Media General subsidiary Florida Communications Group, which includes outlets such as WFLA-Ch. 8, the Tampa Tribune, TBO.com, Hernando Today and many more outlets.
The information in the packet is mostly technical, with details on handling 401 (K) plans, medical benefits and such. Rumors abound that certain types of employees -- copy editors, photographers and people who already practice a lot of convergence -- have not been offered the buyout. The fate of some of the Tribune's biggest stars, including columnists Dan Ruth and Steve Otto, has not yet been announced (TV anchors and on air types working under contract and are also exempt).
"It has become clear that the recession in Tampa is now so deep, that the cost-saving steps we have implemented will not be enough," reads a letter from FCG head John Schueler included with the packet. "If the necessary staff reducations are not achieved through this voluntary program, we are likely to require an involuntary program."
The money provided in the buyout is the same amount an employee would receive if they were laid off involuntarily, so there doesn't seem to be a lot of incentive to participate -- particularly if certain employees are not being informed that they will be laid off involuntarily if they don't take it; Schueler insists that is not happening. And because the company hasn't announced target levels for savings or buyouts, it's tough to anticipate whether involuntary layoffs will be necessary
Some notes:
-- The packet says positions reduced in the buyout will not be replaced, resulting in a "permanent reduction" of positions.
-- If more people apply for the buyout than the company need, they will accept requests according to hire date -- first in, first out.
-- According to the company's timeline, employees who apply for the buyout will be notified between May 20 and May 23 if they have been accepted, with June 15 as their last day of employment.
-- Employees rehired within six months of their last day of employment must repay their severance. (Small update: I wonder, after talking with some friends about it, if this provision may also help prevent managers from giving someone a buyout and then rehiring them right away at a lower salary).
Here's a clip from my appearance on Media Talk, speaking on Dr. Phil and the buyouts.


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Maximizing your paycheck in your 30s and 40s is a priority during this time when your income tends to rise. You may have discretionary income for travel and hobbies, and the challenge is to find the right balance between spending and saving. The financial decisions you make now will have the greatest impact on the lifestyle you will enjoy during retirement.
1. Establish a monthly budget (and stick to it!).
With many expenses, a monthly budget can help you control how your money is spent, rather than it controlling you. Since most bills are due monthly, it's helpful to establish a monthly budget containing all your current bills and expenses including things you may not get a bill for like groceries, hobbies, clothing, etc. Allocate an dollar amount for each line item and categorize all the expenses into similar buckets like "entertainment" or "home maintenance." The only way to make a budget work is to include everything you spend in the budget and to stay within the budgeted amounts. But don't forget to pay yourself first! See step 2 below.
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J.K. Rowling's most recent project, Pottermore, has been officially announced. It is, as its title suggests, more Potter. Serving primarily as a ground for providing supplementary material, it will also serve to simulate the Wizarding experience through the internet. Pottermore will also have an online store where you can purchase, amongst other things, the entire septology as an eBook. Hit the jump for the official press release!
For this groundbreaking collaborative project, J.K. Rowling has written extensive new material about the characters, places and objects in the much-loved stories, which will inform, inspire and entertain readers as they journey through the storylines of the books. Pottermore will later incorporate an online shop where people can purchase exclusively the long- awaited Harry Potter eBooks, in partnership with J.K. Rowling's publish- ers worldwide, and is ultimately intended to become an online reading ex- perience, extending the relevance of Harry Potter to new generations of readers, while still appealing to existing fans. As the Pottermore Shop develops, it is intended that it should include further products designed specifically for Harry Potter fans, offering a potential outlet for Sony products and services related to Pottermore. In keeping with Harry Potter's international appeal, the site will launch in English, French, Italian, Ger- man and Spanish, with more languages to follow. In the new website, the storyline will be brought to life with sumptuous newly-commissioned illustrations and interactive 'Moments' through which you can navigate, starting with the first book, Harry Potter and the Phi- losopher's Stone. On entering, you choose a magic username and begin your experience. As you move through the chapters, you can read and share exclu- sive writing from J.K. Rowling, and, just as Harry joins Hogwarts, so can you. You visit Diagon Alley, get sorted into a house, cast spells and mix potions to help your house compete for the House Cup. At a press conference at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, Rowling revealed some key features of the website. In an announcement which will thrill fans, she described how she has brought to life both the Sorting Hat and Ollivanders experiences from her books for the first time on Pottermore by revealing the questions asked by the Sorting Hat - which places newcomer into their Hogwarts houses according to their characteristics - and the magic behind the Wand Chooser – which finds the right wand for each user from over 33,000 possible combinations. She also revealed glimpses of the new information she has provided on some of the best-loved characters.
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Practicing polygamist Kody Brown and his wives would sit down with Natalie Morales in 'Sister Wives Special' and be portrayed by adult film stars in 'Sister Wives XXX: A Porn Parody'.
While a second season is still a question mark, TLC announced that fans of "Sister Wives" will be able to see the polygamist family in a follow-up special. THR said the network has ordered Peacock Productions to produce the special, involving also NBC's Natalie Morales as an interviewer.
Morales would be questioning Kody Brown and his large family "about how their lives have changed since the premiere of the show, the government investigation into the legality of their polygamous marriage and how they're dealing with the media attention."
Simply called "Sister Wives Special", it will premiere on Sunday, October 31 at 10/9c.
The first season of the controversial series ended on October 17 with 2.7 million viewers tuning in. The Utah family's popularity has extended beyond the screen for Vivid Entertainment has announced that it will be producing "Sister Wives XXX: A Porn Parody" at the end of November.
"I'm a big fan of this show and I feel the possibilities for parody are practically endless," director B. Skow said. "We'll have fun spoofing the characters and taking that extra behind-the-scenes step inside their bedrooms to understand their erotic sides."


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Intravitreal Bevacizumab for Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy
The recruitment status of this study is unknown. The completion date has passed and the status has not been verified in more than two years.
Verified October 2006 by Asan Medical Center.
Recruitment status was: Recruiting
Recruitment status was: Recruiting
Asan Medical Center
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First received: October 3, 2006
Last updated: NA
Last verified: October 2006
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Primary objectives
a. To evaluate the Effects of intravitreal Bevacizumab on polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy(PCV)
Secondary objectives
- To assess the changes in visual acuity
To assess the change in lesion characteristics of PCV
- size of PCV
- fluorescein leakage
- foveal thickness
- To investigate the safety of intravitreal Bevacizumab in patients with PCV
- To assess the effect of intravitreal Bevacizumab on the recurrence rate and the the incidence of submacular hemorrhage in patients with PCV
|Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy
|Drug: Intravitreal Bevacizumab
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Non-Randomized
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Intravitreal Bevacizumab for Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy
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MedlinePlus related topics: Vascular Diseases
Drug Information available for: BevacizumabU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Asan Medical Center:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- To assess the percentage of patients who gained an improvement in best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) by 15 letters of more.
- To assess the percentage of patients whose final visual acuity resulted in Snellen equivalent of 20/200 or worse
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- To investigate the resolution time of macular edema, subretinal fluid, and/or pigment epithelial detachment (PED) using optical coherence tomography (OCT)
- To evaluate change in size and leakage of PCV, using fluorescein angiography (FA) and/or indocyanine angiography (ICGA)
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|Study Start Date:
|May 2006
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|May 2008
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|20 Years to 80 Years (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Male or female, CNV secondary to PCV
- BCVA of 20/40 to 20/320 (Snellen equivalent)
- Evidence of presumed recent disease progression (blood, growth by FA, or recent VA loss)
Exclusion Criteria:
- Uncontrolled glaucoma or any other ocular condition that would prevent an improvement in visual acuity
- Media opacity in the study eye that precludes clinical and photographic evaluation
- Intraocular surgery < 1 month before day 0
- Use of heparin/warfarin within 1 month prior to injection
- Known allergy or hypersensitivity to fluorescein, indocyanine green or povidone iodine
- Contraindication to pupil dilation in either eye
- Any condition which precludes patients' ability to comply with study requirements including completion of the study
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Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the Contacts provided below. For general information, see Learn About Clinical Studies.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00383812
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00383812
|Contact: Sun Young Lee, MD
|Contact: Young Hee Yoon, MD
|Korea, Republic of
|Asan Medical Center
|Seoul, Korea, Republic of, 138-736
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Asan Medical Center
|Principal Investigator:
|Young Hee Yoon, MD
|Asan Medical Center
|Principal Investigator:
|June-Gone Kim, MD
|Asan Medical Center
|Principal Investigator:
|Sun Young Lee, MD
|Asan Medical Center
|Principal Investigator:
|Hyewon Chung, MD
|Asan Medical Center
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ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on August 23, 2017
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00383812 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
Bevacizumab for PCV
|Study First Received:
|October 3, 2006
|Last Updated:
|October 3, 2006
Keywords provided by Asan Medical Center:
Polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy
Intravitreal Bevacizumab
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Vascular Diseases
Cardiovascular Diseases
Angiogenesis Inhibitors
Angiogenesis Modulating Agents
Growth Substances
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Growth Inhibitors
Antineoplastic Agents
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Jim Hindson investigates the challenge of Notts cricketers 'pro'ing' for a local club.
While the start of the recreational cricket season may not contain as many bells and whistles as the professional game, it means every bit as much to those amateur players participating. I've been with Caythorpe CC for the last 28 years, and have been eagerly waiting for the start of this season.
Our first Nottinghamshire Premier League fixture saw us on the road at Attenborough CC - a beautiful ground set next to the nature reserve. After the warm up, our captain began his team talk, imploring us to get off to a good start, to set us in good stead for the season. My eyes wandered across the ground to the Attenborough lads going through their paces, when I suddenly spied Nottinghamshire opener Neil Edwards in home team colours.
I discovered that Edwards had recently signed as one of their professional players (you are allowed two paid players in the League). Having watched him lay the foundations of Notts Championship victory versus Kent earlier in the month with a belligerent innings of 85, I was under no illusions as to the threat he posed to us.
However, as a former Notts cricketer myself, I know only too well the challenges facing professionals in club cricket. The theory is that you are playing at a lower standard, and therefore should dominate and have such an impact on the game that victory for your adopted side is a given. Like many theories in life, the reality is a little different. Edwards would have to get to know a brand new set of team-mates, acclimatise to a very different club culture compared to the professional game, and acquire his bearings on an alien cricket ground and pitch.
"...it came as no surprise to hear that Andre was remunerated in part through vouchers from the local butcher."
The challenges posed by this transition became apparent in the first couple of overs, with Edwards often defending the ball in the air just short of our fielders. In a nutshell, he needed to make swift and radical adjustments to his technique to adjust to the pace of the amateur game. He had opened the batting against Somerset the day before on, by all accounts, a quick wicket, against bowling that was in the mid-80s mph. At Attenborough, the bowling rarely topped 70mph, and a perfectly respectable club wicket, albeit slow and low, was in stark contrast. For this highly tuned athlete, the game was happening in slow motion.
A towering six, hit over the trees into the nature reserve signalled an aggressive change in tactics from Edwards, who then smoked another brace of boundaries, before eventually being bowled. The relief for our side was tangible, as a game that had briefly threatened to be taken away from us, was clawed back. Caythorpe went on to win the game, but the talk in our changing room centered on Edwards. What if he stayed in for just another 10 overs – would that have taken the game beyond our reach?
At Caythorpe CC, we have certainly had our fair share of maulings from professionals, demonstrating precisely why they are paid to play – and us amateurs are not. Last year, Paul Franks crashed 78 not out against us for Farnsfield, while two years ago Northants (and former Notts) swing bowler David Lucas took 7-25 for Clifton, bowling Caythorpe out for 79 in the process.
But by far the most feared professional in the league was Notts and New Zealand all-rounder Andre Adams, who enjoyed two years at Kimberley CC before eventually joining the county set up. Not only could he bowl with good pace and (incredibly) reverse flick the ball when fielding on the boundary, he smashed it when batting. Being strong as an ox with a good eye was a devastating combination given the tiny nature of Kimberley's ground. The towering sixes (many off yours truly) seemed to get bigger with each game and it came as no surprise to hear that Andre was remunerated in part through vouchers from the local butcher.


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More Floridians are finding hope by taking the long view these days.
They're increasingly optimistic about the end of the recession and their own economic recovery a year from now. But short term, perception of their personal finances has dropped near an all-time low.
That dichotomy was reflected in the latest consumer confidence survey released Tuesday by the University of Florida.
Overall, the state's consumer confidence index dropped 1 point in May to 71. But there were big swings in different components making up the index.
Perceptions of personal finances compared with a year ago fell four points to 40, one point above its all-time low record of 39 in December. Expectations of personal finances a year from now rose 5 points to 90, the highest level since October 2007.
"Floridians are saying they don't have the money now to buy, but they expect to within a year," said Chris McCarty, director of UF's Survey Research Center at the Bureau of Economic and Business Research.
Of the remaining index components, perceptions of the U.S. economy over the next year rose 4 points to 73, while perceptions of U.S. economic conditions over the next five years fell 4 points to 78. Perceptions of whether it is a good time to buy big-ticket consumer items fell 6 points to 72.
McCarty interprets the data as indicating that many expect the federal stimulus dollars to help the economy improve over the next year, but "they are beginning to question (the economy's) long-term viability."
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Carol -- Thanks for your comments and the background information on Mary Lasker. We were aware of her influence and advocacy in cancer research because this is described in Mukherjee's book "The Emperor of All Maladies." For our edification, can you provide a reference for her involvement in the Orphan Drug Act? Sincerely, MB.
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Carol--thanks for your comments. I would like to say that Mrs. Lasker had a noble plan. Various lobbyists court our government leaders and pressure them into "not so great" legislation, but she found a way to play the same game for an ideal that has been a great help for many who suffered..
I read about Hatch and it makes me so proud to know he is from Utah. What a compassionate person!.


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what do girls this day and age think about receiving a handwritten letter in the mail from a guy --that's kind of like a love letter?
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Thursday, April 28, 2011
8 comments:
- Jennifer D said...
You have a beautiful kitchen!
- April 28, 2011 at 1:58 PM
- Melanie said...
Thanks for the reminder.....And finding a new friend--- I added S for S to my GOogle reader....
- April 28, 2011 at 3:39 PM
- Betty Lou said...
At my sewing Bee today, we were all talking about your Christmas Dresdan. Hope you take it to market. Just stop and catch your breath, it is all going to go well. Hugs
- April 28, 2011 at 4:02 PM
- Jackie said...
A few hours not working really does reduce the stress and make you more productive! I'm not sure how that works out but it always does. Stay positive - it's never a bad thing!
- April 28, 2011 at 4:20 PM
- b davis said...
It's nice to write those things down and get some perspective. It'd be a wise thing if I did this daily. :)
Let me know what I can help with - I offer, you accept, k?! And at least let's order some pizza for the kids and you and I have a pattern folding party. Call me lady!
- April 28, 2011 at 6:31 PM
- A Serenade for Solitude said...
Such sweet little things, and how the little things make a huge difference!! That Maya is a sweetie. :)
- April 28, 2011 at 11:44 PM
- L Johnson said...
Hang in there, congratulations on the fantastic pattern edits!
- April 29, 2011 at 6:09 AM
- Beverly said...
This is a very exciting time for you. You have accomplished so much. I love your list and as long as you focus on those, everything else will fall into place.
I am so excited for your first market adventure. Your patterns are great and with all those fantastic models, you will do great.
I visited your little sis's blog. She is very talented too. It runs in the family.
Your kitchen is beautiful. Love the chandelier too. I'm off to check the banana bread recipe as I have black bananas too.
My friend and owner of Strawberry Patches quilt store is going to market soon...going to see if she goes to Salt Lake and tell her she must see your booth.
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Solstice Makes a Great First Impresssion: Celebrity Solstice Cruise Review by Coco Creek
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Solstice Makes a Great First Impresssion
Destination: Eastern Caribbean
Embarkation: Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)
The embarkation from being dropped off by a friend to standing on the ship took 9 minutes—I timed it. It could not have been better organized.
The ship met and exceeded every expectation I had formed. The flowing columns and ascending stair case told me I was back on Celebrity. The atrium with its view to the top and suspended tree (now trimmed) added another dimension (though it felt a bit borrowed from a national hotel chain). Riding up and town the elevators gave a real sense of grandeur to Solstice.
Celebrity put a lot of More attention when into the ship's lounges. Cellar Master's is a gem. On two different nights I sat in a comfortable chair listening to a string quarter (I love string music) and just sipped in the ambiance. It is an amazing place to simply rest at the end of the day. Ensemble Lounge (located en route to the specialty restaurants) is well appointed, and if you walk to fast, you will miss the entrance to the L shaped Michael's Club. The piano has been moved to the base of the L which makes Michel's more functional. I also visited Cafe al Bacio almost daily—I love cookies.
The Dining Rooms are well designed. The Grand Epernay is grand, but not my taste. The Specialty restaurants were small, intimate and very inviting. The Tuscan Grille really grabbed my attention. I was traveling solo and thus did not dine at any of the specialties, I sure will when I return to Solstice Class ships with friends.
The pools look wonderful, but are cold. No problem with chair hogs. You can always find a comfortable place to plant yourself. I loved chilling in the air conditioned Solarium, but missed the T-Pool which I had become addicted to in my two Millennium cruises. The Solstice Theatre is a work of art and the Entertainment Court became the center of much enjoyed music. Celebrity Central needs to be used more—it is a very useful entertainment venue. I did enjoy a comedian at a late show, but is too nice a space for watch seminars.
The Lawn Club at this point is over hyped. The grass is very fragile and very thin, built on a several inches of sand. As a result, the putting green and croquet do not respond as we expect grass to respond. If the Lawn Club is going to remain viable, it must be heartier and Celebrity must find more uses for it. The Hot Glass show at the edge of the Lawn Club was popular and a fun way to spend two hours.
I liked the Relaxation Room concept in the Aqua Spa and liked even more that I was not hassled about product after my massages (or maybe they know that a sixty six year old man is not going buy the stuff). I did appreciate that the Casino was non-smoking and thus contributed more to Celebrity than I had planned.
Another bank of elevators would have been nice, but then again, walking is nice also.
The food in the Grand Epernay was overall good to very good, but not great. There was no wow factor and plenty of bland seasonings. The soups were great, however. The Oceanview Cafe was certainly on upgrade from Millennium. The choices were many and the flow is well organized. The Bistro on Five was disappointing. I love crepes and the Italian dessert crepe I ate on the first night was stale and overcooked. I did not return. I can't comment on the Specialty restaurants, but comments I heard were nothing but totally positive.
My initial table assignment was a single (one place setting). After protesting I was moved on the second night to a table for six where there was one other couple who has also requested a table for six. Finally, on the fourth day, another couple who been placed at a table where no one else spoke English arrived at our table.
The new emphasis on shows, particularly the Solstice and Pulse shows worked for me—fast with paced, with lots of movement. Comedian Dave Burleigh did great impressions. I am a space nut so I partook in a lecture series by astronomy and space by Apollo veteran, Dr. Ralph Pass.
I love Celebrity's commitment to live music from the Celebrity orchestra, to the Inspiration Strings, a Steel Pan artist, Guitarist Jefferson Ang and to a Jazz Trio. The cruise experience is enhanced for me by hearing live music more often than not as I move about the ship.
My room, an aft Sunset Veranda was nice, had the necessities (a bed and a bathroom). The angles in the room break up the box like effect. The storage space is limited and the room does not feel bigger than the Millennium aft cabin I had for my Alaska cruise. The aft baloneys on M Class ships are special, not so on Solstice. Service:
Service was excellent. My room attendant was the best I have had. She seemed to have my schedule down and was often there to open doors for me. My waiter was also very good. Beyond that I appreciated the smiles from all staff, the many hellos and the attendant in my corridor who was always singing when I walked past here.
Itinerary: This is not an itinerary I would have chosen to sail absent The Solstice. Three sea days is too much for a Caribbean cruise and San Juan is deju vu all over again for me.
I ran into the brothers Weir one afternoon and asked if all five Solstice Ships would be sailing the Caribbean in the winter and Europe in the summer. No, was the answer. The Solstice Ships would be going worldwide and Celebrity was thinking about making Singapore the home port for one of the ships. Good news, at least for me. Less
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Cozy ground floor bedroom for one person with a single bed. Convenient for shared bathroom.
Warm, friendly house from the 40's with huge garden reaching down to the lake shore; orchard, vegetable and flower gardens, extensive grass fed on by wild geese, black-headed ibis, hawks and, from time to time, horses. Strategically located
to acces hiking, biking, horse riding and kayak circuits. Safe and quiet neigborhood, not near other houses and separated from the main road by a dirt track and double line of mature trees. However, main road offers frequent bus services to Bariloche centre and out into beautiful countryside. Only 1 km away from the supermarket and excellent local shops, 4 km away from Circuito Chico, 10 km away from Llao-Llao Hotel (lake boat trips) and 15 km away from downtown Bariloche or Cerro Catedral.
The house has a complete kitchen/diner, separate livingroom overlooking garden and lake, internet wi - fi, heating, and washing machine. We don't accept tobacco smokers.
I like to share cooking and eating times as well as photography, hiking, biking and driving around country roads!! I am a professional ski instructor and guide and happy to arrange privately, for the nearby ski resorts (Catedral) area.
The property has 2 double rooms, one ensuite, and a twin-bedded groundfloor room, to share or take privatly for single occupancy. It also has a cozy single room on the groundfloor and a studio bungalow (cabaña) in the grounds. The garden offers sunny and shady areas, space to get away from it all or to socialise in unique, natural surroundings.
Everyone shares responsibility for keeping the house clean and tidy, since everyone enjoys coming in and out of the garden, from down by the lake, and there's much nature about!
Please also leave the kitchen, toilet and other common spaces as you found them, or better - it's great when you clean up as soon after a meal as possible, for the next person to enjoy.
The property is tv free; we ask guests to be considerate of others when using phones or other sound systems. Please respect other people's need for peace and quiet.
Please co-operate with our waste management.
We are pleased to say that we do not knowingly accept tobacco smoking guests.
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Pipe burst a setback for Tarentum museum
Fortunately, flags are made to get wet.
But mannequins made of papier-mache and plaster don't respond too well to water.
Officials at the Allegheny-Kiski Valley Historical Society were considering themselves lucky on Saturday that damages from two broken waterlines in the basement of their Tarentum museum were not a lot worse.
"We're very lucky no artifacts were damaged. All the artifacts were dryable," Curator Jamie Stoner said. However, "We lost a lot of supplies."
An electrician working in the building heard the water running on Friday afternoon. The small waterlines went to a sink that is no longer used in a former kitchen in the basement that the society uses for storage.
No one had been in the building since Wednesday, society President Dolly Mistrik said. They'll look at water usage records to get an idea when the leak started.
The damage could have been a lot worse if not for a drain in the cement floor, Mistrik said.
"The drain did its job very well," Stoner said.
A plumber repaired the pipes.
Society volunteers turned out on Friday to help get artifacts out of the room quickly.
Things that were stored in boxes were protected by their containers, but the special acid-free boxes will have to be replaced at a cost of about $1,000.
Some of that cost, including the additional water, may be covered by the society's insurance, Mistrik said.
The society uses mannequins to display clothing. It doesn't have many, and lost four to water damage.
"Once water gets to it, it's done," Mistrik said.
American flags that were kept in the room, some from the late 1800s, were spread out to dry.
The museum was open on Saturday despite all exhibits being closed. Mistrik said they didn't want visitors to be greeted by a "closed" sign on the door. Anyone who showed up would be given a free pass to come back, she said.
The museum's upstairs displays are expected to be open by Wednesday, but the basement won't be open until Jan. 18.
The museum's regular hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays, and by appointment.
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Pumpkin and Spinach Curry
Recipe by Trinity_1966
For some reason I always wait till I'm specially remembering to increase my veggie intake to do this, but it is one of my all time favourite dishes and isn't nearly as complicated as it sounds.
Top Review by Debbwl
Am always on the look out for healthy dishes can make on the weekend for DH and myself to pack in our lunches and this sure fit's the bill. Made this morning and of course could not pack it up with a taste testing it hee hee. We not only enjoyed how healthy it is but also the spice combo that was flavorful with out being over powering. Made using a 2 1/2 pound butternut squash and a 10 ounce bag of fresh spinach. Have never seen and did not know what masel stock cube was so used two chicken stock envelopes. Ok now I am looking forward to tomorrows lunch. Thanks for the post.
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Ingredients Nutrition
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1⁄2 teaspoon chili, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground turmeric (I had run out, so used a bit of curry powder to give some colour instead)
- 1 kg pumpkin, peeled and cut into small pieces
- 1 1⁄2 cups water, with a masel stock cube
- 150 g baby spinach leaves, coarsely chopped
- 1⁄3 cup fresh coriander
Directions See How It's Made
- Coat the pan with cooking spray, heat and add the onion. Cook, stirring until softened. Stir in the garlic, ginger, chili, coriander, cumin and turmeric. Stir for 30 seconds.
- Add the pumpkin, water and stock cube. Simmer, covered about 15 minutes or until pumpkin is tender. Stir in the spinach and fresh coriander. Cook, stirring, until spinach is just wilted.


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Ive met so many girls that deny it and gey mad about such things when there confronted about them why can't somegirls just accept there lifestyle and not hide it?guys are players and many don't hide it why can't girls?why are they scared to look likr whores just because they have more sex than most?
So many girls say if I were a slut I wouldn't hide it why is this?
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The challenge of shopping for stylish duds at Marshall's might just get a whole lot easier: Introducing THE CUBE, a brand new department at Marshall's that puts all of your favorite apparel, shoes, bags, sunglasses and accessories taken from different parts of the store, in one convenient location.
Like the recently launched Marshall's Shoe MegaShop, this easy-to-shop "boutique" is carved out of the store with its own updated look and feel, and features "younger, more contemporary fashion," according to the Marshall's press release.
Seriously, I can't wait to check it out. It's like they've done the dirty work for us, which should make our shopping experience much more pleasant. And hopefully all these niceties won't mean higher prices.
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As a Naval photographer, Craig had the opportunity to travel to amazing places all over the world, which fit perfectly with his thirst for adventure. Growing up, Craig had a fear of water. He discovered scuba diving in his late 20s when he was given the opportunity to go on a dive vacation, and his sense of adventure finally won out over his fear. Once in the water, a whole other world opened up to him.
After being a topside photographer for more than twenty years, Craig decided to put his two greatest loves of photography and diving together and ventured into underwater photography. His images allow him to share his world with those not yet brave enough to conquer the same fears he had. Craig's wish is to share the magnificent and wondrous underwater world with others.
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Tumble star Peter Duncan has been gracing television for decades.
The 60-year-old is most known for his stint as a Blue Peter presenter in the 1980s and his adventurous Duncan Dares show that followed - but he started out his career as an actor.
Peter's early career was as a stage performer before appearing on television shows before his big movie break came in the 1980 sci-fi cheesefest Flash Gordon. But let's not forget that infamous appearance in the soft-porn film The Lifetaker that came before.
Here are some of his best moments from his jam-packed career.
Flash Gordon
A very fresh-faced Peter has a cameo in the 1980 film version. He is seen on planet Mongo wearing a fetching green costume but is unfortunately killed by a very fake looking plant.
The Lifetaker
"Revenge becomes a deadly obsession" in this flick from 1975. Peter plays a young lover of neglected wife framed for her murder.
Spoiler alert - looks like he ends up dead in this one too.
Duncan Dares
After his stint on Blue Peter, the adventurer took part in a spin off series known as Duncan Dares.
He did crazy things like wear a beard of bees, become a sumo wrestler, walk over hot coals, truck racing and crashing a hand glider.
Perhaps most memorably he attempted to cross the Irish Sea in a VW Beetle. It did not go well.
Climbed Mount Everest
The Chief Scout filmed a documentary with Scouts as he climbed Mount Everest and - spoiler alert - he managed to reach the top.
Misses out on the Total Wipeout trophy
At the time of him taking part in Celebrity Total Wipeout he was 57 and got all the way to the final.
Unfortunately for the former presenter he was beaten to the top spot by 20 years his junior Marcus Patric (Ben from Hollyoaks, remember him?) by just ONE SECOND.
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'The App was finally released in late June 2010. For some days we sold only a few - partly via our own website and partly because friends and relatives felt we needed support.
'Then we suddenly hit success - Apple featured us as one of their favorites and for July 2010 we were the most profitable and most popular amongst iTunes' paid Reference Apps.
'Even six months later the App still sold well. The major complaints came from users who felt we should have included a number of other useful knots, and from Android and iPad owners who wanted their own versions.
'The original photographs were taken on the kitchen table. When the sun shone the photos were bright; when it rained they were dark.
'During the last three months of 2010 and the first month of 2011 nearly every animation was re-photographed using new technology and more consistent conditions. Also, prompted by requests from website visitors, thirty new animations were added to reach a total of over a hundred.
'The new material was the basis for the update of this website and for the release of a new version of the App in February 2011. We are currently working on developing versions for other platforms including the iPad and phones based on the Android operating system.'
So on rocks Grog, now 76 years old, and with Animated Knots by Grog a great success, there are more new projects in the pipeline.
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I like stories and using my imagination. So what does that mean in practical terms? Well, for one I enjoy roleplaying games, reading fiction, watching movies and so on. I also enjoy reading aloud, storytelling, theater and writing (well - mostly I'm too lazy to really write, but at least sketching out stories, characters and plots. Have managed to finish a couple of NaNoWriMos though). Part of this fascination is probably due to introvert escapism, and part of it is that I'm so damn smart, that I need something to keep my brain engaged :) I'm sure there is a more positive and less snarky spin on that, but I enjoy a good snark so I don't really need one. :)
I am stylish, nerdy, and charming
Coming up with questionable ideas end evil plots. All in the name of interesting stories.
Baking. Well, I guess it depends on your definition really good, but I've baked my share of stribed joconde bisquit and meringue layer cakes, and I enjoy learning new recipes.
I also like to pretend I'm really good at other things, a delusion I keep up by mostly doing things I'm good at :)
Books: Raymond Chandler, Oscar Wilde, Ursula Le Guin, Lois McMaster Bujold, Terry Pratchett.
Movies: The Labyrinth, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Dr. Strangelove, Grease, Her.
TV: Star Trek, Glee, House, Sense8.
Music: David Bowie, Haydn, Katie Melua, Army of Lovers, La Roux.
Food: Sushi, italian, indian. Pancakes. I love making pancakes. :)
My imagination and a chance to exercise it.
Rationalisations (try going a week without those). Mainly of my own actions, but even of others.
Books. I don't read as much as I'd like currently, but even now I just don't feel comfortable with a book close at hand.
Puzzles. Anything to occupy the mind. :)
Sugar. Part humming-bird, part man, that is me. But fortunately my metabolism seems to handle it just fine, so I guess I'm just well adapted to living in the 21st century.
Looking at other profiles it seems I'm supposed to mention sex as well, but as much as I enjoy it, I've had opportunity to discover I go very long without it. :| Oh well.
Why our laws are the way they are, and how they might be refactored to be more understandable. I think the very need for legal experts to resolve even basic issues is a potential democratic problem, as it disenfranchises the regular public.
What I might do with various superpowers - mostly in the realm of telepathy or clairvoyance.
Regrets. Contrary to the popular notion I don't believe in living without regrets. I believe regrets are a sign you can imagine a better world and how you might have acted differently to bring that better world about. I believe that teaches me something about what I really want and how I might act differently in the future.
Lots and lots of other things. I may tend to think a bit too much.


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Goal.com's College Soccer Professor checks in with an exclusive interview with Cal star Andrew Wiedman.
Andrew Wiedeman is on pace to become the first University of California-Berkeley (Cal) forward to be named an NCAA first team All-America in over forty years. He is the third all time scorer in Cal history with 27 goals. He is tied for fourth in the nation in goals per game and fifth in points per game. He was first team All-Pac-10 in 2008 as a sophomore. However, you would never know this if you talked to Wiedeman. He is down to earth and humble about his accomplishments.
"My teammates make me look great. I have great players around me, they make it easy," commented Wiedeman via a phone interview earlier this week.
While it is true that Cal is one of the most skilled teams in the country, Wiedeman is being modest. He is among the best forwards in NCAA and going to be one of the most coveted draft picks if he decides to take the Major League Soccer route.
The talk of a professional contract may have to wait another season though, as "Cal has been perfect for me," Wiedeman says. When asked to compare his game to a professional player, the 5'11 forward said, "Not to say I am at his level, but I would say Zlatan Ibrahimovic. When you watch him play, he isn't too worried about the amount of touches he gets in his own half. He just looks to get that final touch, and that is how I play. I just want that touch to get it in the goal."
Wiedeman hasn't had the highlight reel goals that Ibrahimovic is famous for, but he definitely has that knack to score.
He said his most memorable goal came last season at UCSB, "because they have that crazy atmosphere down there."
Cal was up 2-0 in the 60th minute before the home side got two back. Wiedeman hammered a shot home in the 103rd minute for his second goal of the game to put Cal into the third round. "They came back in the game and looked like they might pull it out," he said. "Plus, it was wet so it made for a great knee-slide celebration."
That was Wiedeman's second NCAA tournament game-winner in two years, and marked the only defeat UCSB has ever suffered at home in an NCAA tournament match, proving that the Cal striker does have a reputation for goals in big games, unlike Ibrahimovic.
Before the season, Wiedeman was named to the M.A.C. Hermann Trophy watch-list, the highest praise that can be given to a college soccer player, which he called "very flattering," but Weideman says he's not concerned with personal achievements.
"I don't worry about that," he said. "I want to win. If I pick up a personal accolade along the way, great, but getting some wins and getting to the post-season is more important."
Deflecting from his own distinctions, he sang the praise of his teammates. Prompted to talk about the return of Hector Jimenez, Wiedeman exclaimed, "He just makes the game so simple for the players around him. His return has been huge for the team."
Then speaking about his California High School and Mustang United club teammate and starting Cal 'keeper David Bingham replacing Stefan Frei, Wiedeman said, "Frei was a one in a million 'keeper, but David has stepped in and exceeded expectations. He has been under the microscope, and he has been more than up to the challenge."
Wiedeman has represented the United States at the international level for the U-18 and U-20 sides, but has not been a part of the national team picture since his freshman year. Wiedeman admitted that he didn't have a good camp that year, but the letdown of not making the U-20 World Cup squad is something he says doesn't bother him.
"It is always great to represent your country at any level," he said. "It is awesome to travel all over the world. It is very humbling as well, it is not like you can dominate against them.
"I just wish them the best of success (in Egypt), so I don't look bad for getting cut from that team," he said jokingly. "I stay in touch with Mikey Stephens and (Brian) Perk." He also explained that current FC Dallas centerback and U.S. U-20 captain Kyle Davies is one of his best friends adding, "We went to middle school and high school together before he left for residency. He is the best player that I have played with."
When asked if they ever lost a high school game with that kind of talent on the field, Wiedeman laughed before admitting to some defeats. "Yeah, we did lose. This was just when we were freshman and sophomores."
But it is not all about soccer for Wiedeman. When asked about the U-20s results in Egypt, he quipped, "Tough loss against Germany. Looked better against Cameroon but I didn't see the second half because I had class. And I do go to class."
The forward is a social welfare major; he enjoys his volunteer work with the local elementary schools. Also, he said that schooling his teammates at FIFA was one of his favorite hobbies off the field. Wiedeman and Cal open Pac-10 play this Friday (Oct. 2) against local rival Stanford which the Cal star says is a "great atmosphere."
"Students always come out; sometimes we get some of our fans over there. The stands are right on top of the field."
Cal will be looking to start the Pac-10 season on the right foot considering how competitive the league will be this year.
"Pac-10 has been down a couple years now, but with five or six teams over .500 this year, it is going to be hard to win," Wiedenman said of his conference competition. "But when we play our game, we can play with anyone."
The Golden Bears are going to need Wiedeman to be at top form if they want to win the Pac-10 and have a long post-season, but he seems to be up for the challenge.
J.R. Eskilson writes a weekly NCAA column on Tuesday for Goal.com. Follow the College Soccer Professor at twitter.com/NCAAsoccer.
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THE gears in Wanderers' transfer business may be about to start grinding again in the final week before players return to Euxton for pre-season testing.
Reports yesterday claimed Blackburn Rovers are preparing an offer to sign Whites defender Alex Baptiste, having given up on Crystal Palace's Jack Hunt and Leeds United's Lee Peltier.
The former Blackpool defender lost his place under Dougie Freedman at the end of last season after making some high-profile errors and rumours have persisted all summer that he is looking to leave the club.
Blackburn have been actively searching for a right-back, while sources at Ewood Park say that manager Gary Bowyer also wants a versatile player who can cover across the back four.
Should an approach materialise, Wanderers would almost certainly have to recruit a replacement before the start of the season. It could even open a spot for Peltier – highly rated by Freedman – who is also thought to be a target for Nottingham Forest.
Peltier is understood to want to leave Leeds on a free transfer but has been unable to negotiate his way out of the remaining 12 months of his contract while the managerial situation has been vacant.
The future of two other Wanderers stars is in equal doubt, with Marvin Sordell being chased by Burnley and Keith Andrews targeted by Huddersfield Town.
Freedman welcomes his players back in small groups at the end of this week for fitness and health monitoring but wants the majority of his business done by the time he flies for the first warm-up game against Brondby on July 10 in Copenhagen.
A striker remains the priority but there has been no indication the Whites have matched Derby County's offer of £1million for Middlesbrough's Lukas Jutkiewicz.


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Hello, Hello, Welcome to our shop!
We sell modern whimsical children's and nursery art. Come on in and stay awhile.
Hello, Hello, Welcome to our shop!
We sell modern whimsical children's and nursery art. Come on in and stay awhile.
- All 95
- Bathroom Art 4
- Masters of Disguise 7
- You are my Sunshine Art 3
- Transportation art 58
- Baby Animals 23
amylue3 on Aug 22, 2017
Prints arrived in timely manner and were exactly what I was hoping for. Beautiful art that works perfectly in our nursery.
marykne on Aug 22, 2017
These are perfect for the nursery..great art to buy, its placed on canves paper, instead of cheap regular paper, so worth the money! (Alittle suggestion: sell them with the option of a frame and charge the difference!) I would total pay.. Thanks so much for creating these pictures!
Hello hello, Welcome to Paper Llamas!
We make original children's art. Every drawing is hand drawn by me, right in my computer. I do not use any stock images or clip art. My art is youthful but not babyish, and nostalgic but timeless. I aim for a simple clean lined take on classic subjects.
We are a completely in house operation and handle every step of production, from the original design inspiration, through custom proofing and printing, all the way to packaging and shipping. I do all my own communications and customer service, so if you contact Paper Llamas you will be speaking directly to the artist. That said, occasionally my mom, Sue, will step in and run the store for a few days so that we can slip away with our three kids.
I hope you like what you find in our store. :) Thanks for stopping by.
- Erin
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Shop policies
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- Accepts Etsy Gift Cards and Etsy Credits
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Frequently asked questions
Why is the paper a different size than the image? What size frame should I buy?
My prints are designed to be displayed in frames with mattes. The extra white margin stabilizes the print behind the matte. To get the same look you will need a frame one size larger than the print. So a 8'' x 10'' would go in an 11'' x 14'' frame with a 8'' x 10'' matted opening. If you already have frames the same size as your print or don't want to use a matte, that is fine too. The white margin is easily trimmed off. You can do this yourself since the edge wont show behind the frame.
What do the sizes in the drop down menu mean?
The sizes listed in the drop down denote the matte opening size that the print is designed to fit. There is an extra white margin in addition to those measurements. The margin should not be visible when framed. All sizes are in inches.
What size are your display images?
All of the display prints in my store are 8 x 10. The display frames are 11 x 14 frames with 8 x 10 matted openings. Both the black and the white frames came from Walmart.com.
You say they are printed on canvas, why do I need a frame?
The prints are printed on canvas. It is the same kind of canvas that is used for wrapped canvas art. But, the margins on the canvas are not large enough to accommodate a stretcher frame and therefore should be used like regular paper prints in a frame. We use canvas instead of paper because it is more durable and resistant to creasing during shipping It also has a lovely texture that makes the prints look more like paintings.
Can I mix and match sets or substitute different prints in a set?
It kind of depends. Each listing outlines if substations are available. I do not allow for substitutions on my multi color drawings. (The transportation art.) These prearranged sets must be purchased as displayed. If you would like a different combination of drawings or colors, you can build your own set from my individual listings. The sets with single color drawings allow for substitutions. (The baby animals, bathroom and sunshine collections.) If you would like a substitution and the listing allows for it, be sure to leave me detailed instructions in the "note to seller" box when you purchase.
Can I get these images as digital files?
No, I am sorry, in order to focus on quality prints we do not offer digital files, wrapped canvas or wall decals.
Is it possible to see a sample proof?
Yes, absolutely! Feel free to contact the shop and let me know what you would like.
Does my order come with tracking?
All US orders automatically include tracking.
Foreign orders usually include tracking while the package is inside the US. Destination countries often continue to relay the tracking info back to USPS, but this service is at their discretion. This often leads to very sketchy and sometimes inaccurate tracking info. Also, it is very normal for packages to spend a week or more in either US or foreign customs, leading to a gap in the tracking information.
Attention UK Buyers!
The UK charges customs and VAT ( value added taxes). These fees are not part of the shipping fees. They are collected at the time of delivery and are the buyers responsibility.


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