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Learning (again) to be South African Lynn Hurry with Andrea Kolbe
Andrea Kolbe is a visiting Masters student from Canada, studying citizen science and water conservation at the School of Agriculture, Earth and Environment Science (Pietermaritzburg campus) of the UKZN. These are her impressions of 4 months "well spent and very much appreciated".
A few years ago, I half-glued, half-taped an embroidered South African flag to the back of my backpack. Ever since, I've been flaunting my backpack proudly everywhere I go, in hopes that someone might stop and ask me where my flag is from. To which I can, of course, reply, "It's from South Africa, I'm from South Africa!" all the while beaming proudly from ear to ear. It wouldn't be a lie, nor would it be the whole truth. You see, I'm only now learning what it means to be South African.
Technically speaking, I've been South African my whole life. I've got the passport and the citizenship to prove it. However, having been born in the heart of Zululand and then whisked away to the safe and civilized North Americas at 6 years old, I've spent the majority of my life in Canada. That has not, however, discouraged me from determinedly telling anyone who will listen that I'm "originally from South Africa though". Indeed, my friends will testify, I haven't shut-up about it since I arrived in my northern homeland. What I couldn't possibly know, is that it would take me until I was 23 to even begin to understand what those words truly mean.
For as long as I can remember, my overarching goal in life has been to get back to SA. And so, it was with great excitement and gratitude that I found myself planning a 4-month stay to do my Master's research in KwaZulu-Natal. Suffice it to say, it's been an incredible journey of learning; I've had an opportunity to grow as a person, but more importantly, I've had a glimpse into the heart of a country I've spent 23 years staking claim to.
To summarize the past 3 months in a few words would be near impossible. But what I do know, with absolute certainty, is that it's the people that make this country so beautiful. Don't get me wrong, SA does not lack for physical beauty, there's no other place in the world like it. But, it has, without a doubt, been the human spirit – so alive and vibrant –that has defined South Africa for me.
And, what I've learned is that this is country made up of the most incredible people; people I've had the absolute honor and privilege of working with, who welcomed me with open arms and quickly became my extended South African family.
These are people, many of whom are youth, who do not necessarily have much by way of material wealth, but who are rich with insight, hope, and inspiration in ways I've never seen before.
These are people who always greet me with radiant smiles, happy to see me, regardless of their own daily struggles and challenges. These are people who have welcomed me into their families and communities, so I don't feel alone. In fact I have always felt more at home in Mpophomeni than in my student digs in Howick !
These are the experiences, the people, that have shaped the South Africa, I proudly claim to originate from. Connecting with these people, my friends, has marked my journey with moments in time that have left my spirit soaring with love and hope often in the face of struggle and despair. Friends, thank you for showing me what it truly means to be South African.


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Today's giveaway is our biggest yet. The Bugaboo Cameleon is still the gold standard in the hybrid stroller category. Many have tried to come close, but no other stroller matches the quality of design and range of functionality of the Cameleon. With a reversible seat and a reversible handlebar, the Cameleon can adapt to virtually any environment, and with the ... Read More »
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Giveaways Day 7 – Birthday Blitz
In honor of our birthday, we're giving away seven great prizes today – six plus one for good luck. Here's the run down: Go Gaga Slide We love these bags almost as much as we love Jill Cartwright, the incredibly warm, friendly woman behind the company. The wide, stretchy strap distributes the weight of the bag nicely across the shoulders, ... Read More »
60 lessons from 6 years in business
Magic Beans came to fruition six years ago today. In honor of the occasion, here are sixty things I've learned over the years. It should be noted, just because I've learned the lesson doesn't mean I'm always successful at applying it. That's OK, because knowing is half the battle. Start a business with your spouse only if you really, really ... Read More »
Giveaways Day 6 – Swinxs Game Console
When I first met the Swinxs at Toy Fair in 2008, I was totally blown away. It was such a fresh concept – an interactive gaming console with no video component that aimed to engage kids physically and socially. It took a couple of years, but this Dutch product is finally available here in the US, and we are delighted ... Read More »
Giveaways Day 5 – Ergo Baby Carrier
I just returned from watching a fireworks display on Cape Cod. As we stretched out on the grass and watched the spectacular show, I noticed a man sitting a few yards in front of us, wearing a baby in an Ergo carrier. The explosions were loud, the music was boisterous and the crowd was enthusiastic. But his baby slept on, ... Read More »
Giveaways Day 4 – My Backyard BBQ Set
Happy 4th of July! We loved this wooden grill when we saw it at Toy Fair this year, and we knew that it would be a must-have for all bbq-loving families. Including mine. It is a very well-constructed toy with a lot of details to really enhance the make believe play. The grill lid is designed so that there's a ... Read More »
Giveaways Day 3 – Astro High Chair – Sakura Bloom Sling – Sleep Sheep
This year's giveaways are off to a great start, and today we have THREE prizes to give away to ONE lucky winner. The Valco Astro high chair is a simple, lightweight folding high chair with a generous tray and an easy-to-clean seat. It is contemporary enough to satisfy parents who are more design-oriented, but it looks good in any kitchen. ... Read More »
Giveaways Day 2 – Maclaren Quest Zodiac
Maclaren is known for their quirky special edition strollers, many designed by some of the hottest names in fashion. But for 2010, one of these limited edition strollers is the Zodiac Quest – it's not designed by anyone you've ever seen on E! but it's a really fun idea and a sweet ride too. The seat fabric is a night ... Read More »
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In the summer of 1985, I went to day camp and rode the bus every day with a quiet, soft-spoken boy from the neighborhood. He was exceedingly kind, and I… well, I wasn't. On Wild West day, I relished the role of outlaw (even more than usual), and managed to trick that sweet boy into giving me all the candy ... Read More »
Maternity ward (part 1)
Exactly a week ago, my sister gave birth to a beautiful baby girl. Around eight months ago, she and I were en route to IKEA when she gave me the good news. A week later I was back at IKEA to return some things from my trip the week before and my sister in law called me with news. She ... Read More »

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Taking cognizance of a 19-year-old woman's alleged gangrape in Bhopal on Tuesday, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan on Friday directed trial of the case in a fast-track court, ANI reported. The woman was allegedly abducted and raped by four men near railway tracks in Bhopal on Tuesday night when she was returning home after attending a coaching class, police said. Police arrested all the four accused and booked them under the relevant sections of the IPC.
Meanwhile, Station House Officer (SHO) Government Railway Police (GRP) Mohit Saxena has been suspended for alleged misbehaviour during filing of complaint, reported ANI. The incident occurred around 10 PM on Tuesday in vicinity of the Habibganj railway station when the four men abducted the woman while she was returning home after attending a coaching class in Maharana Pratap Nagar, a GRP officer said.
He said the accused allegedly took the woman under a culvert near the railway tracks and took turns to rape her before fleeing.
On the basis of the complaint lodged by the woman, a case was registered at the GRP Police Station (Habibganj Railway Station) as the area where the crime occurred falls under their jurisdiction.
The accused are identified as Golu Bihari, Amar Chhantu, Rajesh, and Ramesh. "They have been booked under sections 376 D (gangrape) and 34 (acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention)," the officer said, adding that further investigation is on.Tags - bhopal,gangrape
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A Few Questions
Paint as you like and die happy
– Henry Miller
Achieving success and fulfillment as an artist takes more than hard work. It requires the:
- Perception to see your world (inner and outer) as it is
- Discernment to choose a course of action
- Focus to stay the course
The following questions may help you find this perception, discernment, and focus. Write down your answers in a journal. Some of the challenging questions will ask you to dig deep.
- When are you fully self-expressed and connected as a musician?
- Identify specific moments. Where were you? Who were you playing with? Who was in the audience? What did the music sound like?
- How can design more of these experiences?
- What artists/performances/recordings most resonate with you at a core level? Art that flips a switch emotionally and/or spiritually.
- Does the music you play resonate in the same way?
If not, what can you change about your practice to connect with your own music on a deeper level?
- Imagine yourself ten years from now playing ideal music under perfect conditions. Where are you? Who is there? What does it sound like? What's stopping you from doing this right now?
Choose your audience: Who are the people who will connect and resonate with the music you create? What do they value? What type of experience do the seek? Where do they connect with each other?
- If you never performed again, who would miss you?
What limiting beliefs get in your way? These biases and narratives may be hard to uncover, because they can be ingrained into our view of the world. A few examples:
– I'm not naturally talented enough to ______ (a.k.a. "fixed mindset")
– I'll never be as good as ______, so why bother
– Work is inherently unenjoyable
– Artists can't earn a good living without selling out
- In The War of Art, Steven Pressfield outlines strategies for fighting "the resistance"—our biological need to feel safe and secure. This can sabotage our art. How does the resistance interfere with your best work? Some examples:
– Talking yourself out of a project because of the fear of failure
– Avoiding listening to recordings/watching film of your performances
– Stage fright
– Obsessive perfectionism
– Procrastinating because you don't "feel ready"
- Have you defined success and fulfillment for yourself, or are you stuffing your journey into somebody else's model/expectations?
If money wasn't a barrier, what projects would you initiate?
What's an exciting project you initiate with little or no cost?
Ignore the resistance and start now.


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Being Mumma wishes a very Happy Mother's Day to all the beautiful Mummas who are a part of the fraternity!
With every blog post I upload and every experience I share on Being Mumma, about 'my' being a Mumma, in some or the other way I express how special it is to be a Mother.
So, this Mother's Day I thought of doing the same thing, but a little differently. I pinged all Mummas and requested them to contribute to Being Mumma by sharing their beautiful experiences and feelings as a mother, in few words. I also asked them to support it with a pic, so that all of us here get to see their cutie pies too!
I personally wish to THANK all the Mummas for taking out time to write for Being Mumma and making this Mother's Day so special for me and all of us!
Here's what they have to say…
Being a mother is probably the MOST rewarding and the MOST difficult part of my life. My daughters, Anushree and Anushka, bring out the best and the worst in me.
They are my mirrors and continue to help me grow in areas I never considered possible. They reflect resilience and purity that I strive for. Anushree (the 5 year old) is an epitome of forgiveness. Never an apology goes unaccepted with her. She continues to teach me kindness and forgiveness.
She continues to show me that motherhood is indeed a blessing and a journey that is unmatched.
-Swati Karnik & Anushree-Anushka, Allen,Texas
Om is our tiny 'one-month-new' bundle of joy. Ever since we conceived him I felt a calming Aum like presence and the name stuck.
I love it when he dozes off on me with a smile after he has had his fill.
I can sit for hours with him clutching my fingers in his firm never-letting-go grasp.
I truly cherish every moment with him- be it diapering, bath-time, smiley Om, sleepy Om or the occasionally cranky Om.
-Swetha Shyam & Om, Bellevue, Washington
The very first time I saw her, totally unfamiliar yet so adorable. An integral part of my body, my soul and my life now is 2 months old. The moment when she held my finger tightly as if she never wanted to let me go was the first moment in which she made me feel special as a mother.
Looking forward to live many more such moments with my little princess, Manvi.
-Vani Vyas & Manvi, Jaipur
Children are a blessing from God. Its truly a marvellous feeling to have kids. Both my kids, Kohithi and Lohith, are grown up and there is no one particular time, but many, when they've made me feel special.
Right from their hugs, kisses, l-Love-Yous, drawings of their childhood days to the respect, appreciation and surprises that they have ever given to me – every little thing makes me feel special and it can't really be put down in words.
All I know is, that being their mother is the best thing that happened to my life.
-Veditha & Lohith-Kohithi, Hyderabad
Simple acts of love and care brighten up my day.A couple of weeks ago, I was sad and tearful about something that had happened. My children were around.
When they saw me crying, Sanjit, my 8 year old son, came over to me and hugged me quietly. My 2 year old daughter, Ruthvi, sat on my lap and began crying too! Her twin sister Riya wiped my tears off my cheeks with her soft little hand and said, "Amma! Don't cry!"
I was very touched by their unexpected gesture! I couldn't have felt more comforted and special!
-Gokula Lakshmi & Sanjit-Ria-Ruthvi, Bangalore
I love my daughter, Neha, and son, Abhijit, with all my heart. They are my inspiration every day. Each one of them have their own personality and their own way to express themselves.
My daughter is sweet and sensitive. She is just simply talented at so many different things all the way around.
My son is very determinant and persistent. He is very clear with his feelings. He lets me know when he is extremely happy or when very upset.
I believe my kids are a divine gift by the divine power.
-R.V.Lakshmi & Neha-Abhijit, Hyderabad
On Feb 20th 2014, I was reborn! Yes! I was reborn as a mother because that's the day my little prince, Ronit, came into my life. He fulfilled my life and my wishes in all ways and I felt a kind of completeness on his arrival. He made me feel special in his own way by making me his first priority. I started feeling that my existence is important, something that I had never felt in my life earlier.
Being a mother is really a special feeling and is the most special relation in the world. Since I became a mother, I have learnt so many things in life like patience, tolerance, sacrifice…and the list goes on- all from my little one which helped me grow into a better person.
Thank you darling Ronit for coming into my life and making me feel special in your own way!
-Vijaya Anil & Ronit, Bangalore
Being a mother is special and being a mother of twins, Daryush and Hormuzd, is extra special. Double the trouble; double the fun, hugs and kisses. Their genuine love and laughter makes all the chaos worth it. Life is good, and all the more special because of God's blessings in the form on my little boys.
-Armaity Debara & Daryush-Hormuzd, Hyderabad
My daughter, Gauri, really knows how to make everyday special for me by smiling at me in the morning, by holding my hand, by saying "I love you mommy" or by dancing with me.
Even her fights with me make me feel special.
-Rucha Sapre & Gauri, Cerritos, California
Kids make us feel special every day in their own little way.
"I love you Mommy" – with a cute, little mischievous smile from Sanvi, my 3 year old dughter, is my most favourite.
Everyday is a fresh and new challenge requiring tons of creativity to get the chores from 'bed-to-bed' done!
-Pratibha Baheti & Sanvi, Santa Clara, California
Every parent feels a sense of pride when they talk of their children and I am no exception. With Mithi being a sensitive and compassionate young girl, my heart just swells up. It is difficult to remember or pinpoint any particular incident when she made me feel special because every moment being her mom makes me feel blessed and grateful. The feeling is there when she helps me in my daily chores without being asked to do so. It is there when she looks upon my achievements as her own and celebrates them. It is there in the numerous handmade cards and gifts I have received on all possible occasions( my refrigerator and wardrobe are proof of that). I love you, my baby.
-Shilpa & Somansha, Hyderabad
His hugs..and arms all stretched out to reach me..that makes my day..that's how I feel special..the love that can best be understood by a mother..every child's love for his/her mother is tailor-made..only suitable for their own mother..
–Vaishali Sudan & Harshal, Delhi
And finally a really heartfelt salute and a love-filled Mother's Day wish to my own dear mother Mrs. Manjiri Karnik! All that I am or ever will be – I owe to you Mom. Thanks for always being there no matter how much I argue with you or fight with you! I know one thing for sure that my life didn't come with a manual – it came with YOU!
Love You Aai!
Wishing You A Very Happy Mother's Day!
Do leave in your comments on this Mother's Day special post and needless to say – share it liberally!


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Baseball's regular season is quickly approaching, and that means the first edition of this season's power rankings.
These rankings will be unique in a couple senses. One, they will only look at one league at a time. And two, the top three teams will represent the three divisions. After all, those are the teams that will make the playoffs in the end. This is the American League edition of the power rankings. The National League rankings will be available when you check back here next Monday.
After the preseason rankings, the American League rankings will appear on the last Monday of the month and the National League power rankings will appear on the first Monday of the month. Stay tuned, enjoy and as always feel free to comment!


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A festival-style family event with a non-qualifying doubles sand sculpting competition, music and children's activities has been officially permitted at the Holiday Inn on the south end of Estero Island at 6890 Estero Boulevard from March 31 through April 3.
The Fort Myers Beach Town Council unanimously approved "Sand Bash" Feb. 2 after permitting by the Lee County Sheriff's Office, Fort Myers Beach Fire Department and the Department of Environmental Protection agency.
Big C Events President Jason Camp partnered with Pincher's Crab Shack operating director Grant Phelan, Big C Events chief operating officer, Holiday Inn owner John Callis, Bonnie Roberts Events owner Bonnie Roberts, Sand Lubbers' Bill Knight, Brian Wigelsworth and at least two Kiwanis organizations to form an event management coalition.
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The layout of the grounds for the "Sand Bash" on Fort Myers Beach.
"Obviously, because of timing, we had to do a lot of pre-planning with the proper paperwork, insurance and pre-schedule the sculptors," said Camp.
Sand Bash will feature nine tandem teams with some of the world's best master sculptors and 10 sand sculptures competing for a $10,000 purse. The average carving will be more than two stories tall with 400 square feet of sand at its base.
Council members worried about holding an event in the heart of tourist season but free shuttles from Lover's Key will help, Camp said.
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What: $10,000 "Sand Bash" sandsculpting competition and festival
When: March 31-April 3
Where: Holiday Inn on the south end of Estero Island at 6890 Estero Boulevard
Why: Proceeds go to the Kiwanis
Contact: sandbash.com
Cost: $8 per day for adult, $5 for ages 5-17 or seniors 55-plus. Children under 5 get in free.
Multi-day pass discounts available.
"We have twice as many shuttles as other events with the same scope in the past," he said. "We'd rather invest in a quality experience and make sure everybody who is coming out to the event is not restricted by delays. We also have auxiliary parking at the corner of U.S. 41 and Bonita Beach Road where people can hop onto the Lee County Tran and head to the Holiday Inn."
Admission is $8 per day for adult, $5 for ages 5-17 or seniors 55-plus. Children under 5 get in free.
"We'll also have four-day passes for adults ($20) and kids and seniors ($15), said Camp. "We want to give people something fun to do with live music all day long and masterpieces for them to view and a lot of kids' activities. The hotels are sold out and the condos are packed."
Besides all-day musical entertainment and a large children's activity area, the event will feature demonstrations, evening "quick sand" (10-minute creation) competitions and exhibit sculptures.
Proceeds go to the Kiwanis, which volunteers for the event. Go to sandbash.com for more information.


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I am going to post all my freezed apps, I am using the lovable Titanium Backup :D Please use the full name, the first one is the localized name (Italian here) My phone is almost AOSP now. Just some motorola icon :) Localizzazione sociale 7.0.2...
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Wow – I knew the X-Chromosome combined differently to the rest of our DNA, I didn't realise it would be This different. Certainly casts a new light (or shadow) on the various DNA matches I have that appear to match on the X chromosome.
DNAeXplained - Genetic Genealogy
Something is wrong with the X chromosome. More specifically, something is amiss with trying to use it, the way we normally use recombinant chromosomes for genealogy. In short, there's a problem.
If you don't understand how the X chromosome recombines and is passed from generation to generation, now would be a good time to read my article, "X Marks the Spot" about how this works. You'll need this basic information to understand what I'm about to discuss.
The first hint of this "problem" is apparent in Jim Owston's "Phasing the X Chromosome" article. Jim's interest in phasing his X, or figuring out where it came from genealogically, was spurred by his lack of X matches with his brothers. This is noteworthy, because men don't inherit any X from their father, so Jim's failure to share much of his X with his brothers meant that he had inherited most…
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New Study Shows How California Law Lowers Risk Of Serious Teenage Auto Accidents
As a father of four children and an Alameda car accident lawyer, I have a lot of experience with teenage drivers. I've heard and seen just about everything when it comes to teenagers and driving. When my third youngest child got her license about three years ago, California had just enacted a new law, which placed more restrictions on teenage drivers.
That California law provides that a new driver under the age of 18 will receive a provisional license. During the first 12 months after obtaining the license he/she must not transport anyone one under the age of twenty at any time unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. Driving between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. is strictly prohibited.
You should have heard the complaints my daughter voiced for the entire 12 months that she was under the restrictions. Now, my youngest son is just finishing his provisional driving period and the kid's complaints and arguments, and my responses remain the same. Other kids in the car are a big distraction for new drivers, that can and do, lead to serious personal injury car accidents.
Now I have a new study to back up what I knew all along. The American Automobile Foundation for Traffic Safety released a report showing a strong relationship between the number of passengers in the vehicle and the risk of a teenage driver dying in the car crash. The study found that the likelihood of a fatal accident with a teenage driver under the age of 18 increased with each addition young passenger present in the car. Look at these eye popping statistics:
- Fatality risks increases 44% when carrying one passenger younger than age 21 (and no older passengers)
- Fatality risk doubles when carrying two passengers under age twenty-one;
- The risk of death quadruples when carrying three or more young passengers under the age of 21.
One of the kids' biggest arguments for driving other teenagers is the standard refrain "that everyone else's parents" allows them to drive others. So the first thing we have to do as responsible parents is to make sure our own kids are obeying the law. So, we shouldn't be allowing our kids to drive others while they still have their provisional license, nor should we allow our kids to be passengers in their friend's car while they have provisional licenses. Signing a parent teen driving agreement that the child will not drive others reinforces the importance of this. Make sure other parents are aware of the law if you know that their child is driving others while under age. Finally, help provide other transportation alternatives for the kids to alleviate some of the hardships that do arise sometimes by complying with this law.
We know anecdotally (and probably experientially) that the more kids are in a car, the more distractions there will be, and the greater likelihood of a serious or even fatal car accident. Now a study proves this. As responsible parents, it is our duty to make sure our kids comply with the law and drive safely. I encourage you to talk about this study with your children, and your children's friends' parents. The more our kids obey the provisional driver restrictions, the safer they will be.
Teen Driver Safety, AAA Foundation For Traffic Safety, May 8, 2012
California Teens, California Department of Motor Vehicles


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3 Fun The Hulk Facts
- Durability: The Hulk is very resilient and durable. While he cannot survive nuclear explosion, The Hulk can withstand gunfire, high heat, bombs, extreme cold, and concussion.
- Former Scientist: Before becoming a superhero, The Hulk was Dr. Bruce Banner, was a nuclear scientist. An accident during his own nuclear bomb testing actually ignited Dr. Banner's transformation into The Hulk.
- Gamma Ray Bred: Gamma rays were responsible for Dr. Bruce Banner's transformation into The Hulk. In protecting teenager Rick Jones, a test explosion hit Dr. Banner with a high dose of gamma rays, which transformed him into the resiliently green Hulk.
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Alphagan is a prescription medication approved for reducing eye pressure in people with high eye pressure (ocular hypertension) or open-angle glaucoma. It comes in the form of an eye drop and is applied to the affected eye three times daily. Although most people do not have any problems with this medication, side effects are possible and may include eye redness, burning, and stinging.
What Is Alphagan?Alphagan® (brimonidine tartrate) is a prescription eye drop. It is approved to treat high eye pressure in people with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. There are two different formulations of Alphagan -- original Alphagan and the newer Alphagan P. The two formulations are different in terms of their strengths and the preservatives they contain.
(Click Alphagan Uses for more information, including possible off-label uses.)
Who Makes Alphagan?Brand-name original Alphagan was made by Allergan, Inc., but it is no longer available (generic versions are still available). Brand-name Alphagan P is manufactured by Allergan, Inc. Generic versions are made by various manufacturers.
How Does It Work?Alphagan belongs to a group of drugs called alpha adrenergic agonists (often known as just "alpha agonists"). This eye medication binds to and activates alpha receptors in the eye, causing two important effects. It decreases the amount of fluid (known as aqueous humor) produced by the eye and increases the rate of drainage. These two effects result in lowered eye pressure.
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Brimonidine [package insert]. Tampa, FL: Bausch & Lomb Incorporated;2008 July.
Food and Drug Administration, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. Electronic orange book: approved drug products with therapeutic equivalence evaluations. FDA Web site. Available at: http://www.fda.gov/cder/ob/. Accessed June 21, 2010.
National Library of Medicine (US). Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMED). NLM Web site. Available at: http://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/cgi-bin/sis/htmlgen?LACT. Accessed June 21, 2010.
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Monday, August 15, 2011
Amazing old find!
So instead, I thought I would share this amazing find! I picked it up at a local "antique mall" (which, for those of you who have never experienced this bizarre delight, is a place where locals try to get rid of all of the old crap they have laying around their homes from the last 200 years or so). It's a hit and miss experience, I assure you. However, if you like garage sales, you will probably love antique malls...
I got it for $5. Let me show you why I am geeking out about this:
Anything new in your end of the world? Have a great Monday!
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What a rare find indeed!ReplyDelete
Your $5 Antique Mall purse incorporates Coronation Cord flowers with tatting. Coronation Cord hasn't been manufactured since the 1920s. It is exceptionally hard, if impossible, to find today.
Take a closer look at the Coronation Cord -- I bet it looks like new.
This stuff revolutionized the needle arts industry in its day. It quickly was adopted by all manner of home-artisans: embroidery, crewel, crochet, tatting, etc.
If the seller had known anything about Coronation Cord the price would have been much, much higher for that purse!
That was a lucky find, so interesting to hear from Isdihara the information about the Coronation Cord flowers. $5 dollars seems very cheap.ReplyDelete
Wow, I really like it too. Isidhara's info about the Coronation cord is interesting and now I have to look it up.ReplyDelete
I really love those flowers on the bag.
I never knew about this stuff! Interesting comments from Isdihra, as usual!ReplyDelete
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A nice find!ReplyDelete
wow! now I am going to look at my local shops a little closer, not only beautiful, but definitely inspiring. Thank you Isdihra for the information :) Excellent find!ReplyDelete
*blushes* Aw shucks, ladies! I was fortunate to have a fellow tatter do a presentation about Coronation Cord for one of the Piedmont Lace Guild of Virginia's monthly meetings in 2010. And of course, LACIS.com sells a marvelous book about Coronation Cord titled "Coronation Cord Remembered", edited by Jules Kliot. ISBN: 9781891656910ReplyDelete
I loved all of the info, Isdihara! I had so much fun looking it up and bragging to my husband (who gave me a "people really care about this stuff?" look). I'm going to keep hunting for those good finds in my *spare* time. And you all are so encouraging! After a comment day like this, I think, I can accomplish any piece of tatting with online friends! Thanks!ReplyDelete
Lookie what one of the ladies from my local lace guild found after reading the comments on this post! (♫It's a small world after all...♫)ReplyDelete
"The pattern is in Julia E. Sanders "Tatting Patterns" book ISBN 0-486-23554-8. It's picture and pattern are on page 48. Youngtatter's picture looks nicer than the one pictured in the book."
Isn't that a nice compliment? :-D
P.S. Anita, the lady from my local lace guild wonders if perhaps the bag you bought for $5 might be the ACTUAL bag pictured in the Julie Sanders book. (Wouldn't that be a hoot, if it was?)ReplyDelete
Holy Crow!! That would be amazing. How cool is that? I feel so lucky! What a great guild of fabulous informants ;)ReplyDelete
I have that Julie Sanders book. When I get the time I'll look it up. I don't think that design is as difficult as it appears.ReplyDelete


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Lambeth Palace Library receives no public or university funding, so please do consider joining the Friends of the Library or participating in our Back-a-Book Scheme to support the Library's work.
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The Friends of Lambeth Palace Library was founded in 1964 as a focus of support for the Library, and to help in adding to its collections for the benefit of present and future generations. The Friends bring together like-minded people with an interest in the Library's history and collections, and provides invaluable assistance in the acquisition of rare books and manuscripts and in conservation. Friends receive a copy of the Library's annual report, which includes information on all the Library's activities, as well as details of books and manuscripts acquired during the year. The Archbishop invites Friends to the AGM which is held in the Great Hall or the Guard Room of Lambeth Palace each summer, with a lecture by a well-known scholar followed by tea. This year's AGM took place on Wednesday 17 July.
Other events are arranged throughout the year. We are fortunate enough to have an enthusiastic volunteer organizer, John Critchley, who is investigating new possibilities. Visits so far in 2019 have included the British Library Anglo-Saxon exhibition, Lichfield Cathedral and City and a bibliophile's walk round St James's. Future visits will include Audleu End, Croydon Palace and Clerkenwell Priory Church. Concerts in the Great Hall have occasionally been arranged, and Friends are invited to various lectures and other events in the Library.
The Christmas reception for Friends and their guests took place on Wednesday evening 5th December in the State Drawing Room, Lambeth Palace.
We should be grateful if you would contact the Visits Secretary in good time about Friends' visits, and the Library Administrator about events at Lambeth. More details concerning visits and events are attached to the right.
A new membership benefit was arranged last year: The Palace agreed that Friends of Lambeth Palace Library would be admitted free to the Garden Open Days on the first Friday of every month during the summer.The Great Hall should also be open on these days and books and manuscripts from the Library's collections on show. The Gate would have the current Friends' membership list, so any Friends would simply have to give their names.
Printed books presented by the Friends have included the famous indulgence of Leo X issued in 1516 on the eve of the Reformation, a presentation copy of Luther's tract against Henry VIII printed in 1522, the very rare Book of Common Prayer of 1559, the first prayer book of Elizabeth I, and the first English edition of Foxe's Book of Martyrs of 1563.
Manuscripts have included letters and papers of Archbishops Arundel, Sancroft, Manners Sutton and Howley, papers relating to the divorce of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon, and an important series of documents removed from the study of Archbishop Laud after his arrest and recovered with the help of the Friends more than 300 years later.
A list of items presented by the Friends and information on how to leave a legacy are attached to the right.
Please join the Friends so that, with your help, the Library may continue to develop and flourish. Click on the link to the right for a membership application form, which can be printed out. Alternatively write or email to the addresses below for a copy of the application form and the Friends' brochure which adds more details (though this can also be checked and printed out from the links to the right).
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N.B. Due to ongoing IT upgrading, the Library Friends' email address above does not always function at present. If you do not receive a reply or there is some other problem, you may use the Membership Secretary's personal Church of England email firstname.lastname@example.com [13]
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The Library contains one of the most important collections of early printed books in any of the great national libraries. The Back-a-Book scheme asks for your help in preserving the Library's heritage for future generations.
Please sponsor the vital conservation and repair of a book and play a part in the Library's future. Sponsorship can be by individuals or organisations, and can be made on behalf of others, or in someone's memory. Following repair, each book will have a bookplate placed inside which will include an appropriate message of acknowledgement.
As well as suffering from general wear and tear, the libraries of both Lambeth Palace and Sion College were bombed during World War II and many thousands of the Sion books still have unrepaired bomb damage. There is therefore a need for an extensive programme of specialist repair.
We welcome all donations, but as a guide:
£30 will rebind a small volume in buckram
£150 will restore a leather binding
£250 helps conserve a volume requiring paper and binding conservation
To Back-a-Book, please complete an application form (attached, right) and return it to the Library.
The Library sells a range of greetings cards, displaying images of items from the Library's collections:
The Library is always very grateful for donations, which support the cataloguing and conservation of our collections. To make a donation please click on the button below.
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[4] https://www.lambethpalacelibrary.org/files/02-03-2014_111644.doc
[5] https://www.lambethpalacelibrary.org/files/gift_membership_2015.pdf
[6] https://www.lambethpalacelibrary.org/files/gift_aid.pdf
[7] https://www.lambethpalacelibrary.org/files/friends_visits_-_2019_flyer_-_2019-07-20.pdf
[8] https://www.lambethpalacelibrary.org/files/friends_acquisitions_3.pdf
[9] https://www.lambethpalacelibrary.org/files/library_events_september-december_2019.pdf
[10] https://www.lambethpalacelibrary.org/category/tags/back-book
[11] https://www.lambethpalacelibrary.org/category/tags/friends
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On 07/20/2017, detectives with the Montgomery County Precinct 3 Constable's Office executed a search and arrest warrant a popular Montgomery County horse rising facility.
Detectives determined through the course of their investigation that Michael Hogan, had committee the offense of Sexual Assault of a Child. The victim was one of Hogan's riding students that he taught while working as a trainer at the Triple H Horse Farm located at 816 Chateau Woods Pkwy Drive, Conroe, TX 77385.
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On Jan. 16, 2002, Dennis Matlock was found deceased in his residence in Reklaw, a small town near Rusk in Cherokee County. An autopsy revealed Dennis died from a combination of injuries, including blunt force and stab wounds. Matlock, 44, was a long-time resident of Cherokee County and is survived by his mother, as well as extended family in the Cherokee County area. No arrests have been made. The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office and the Texas Rangers are investigating.
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On July 1, 2017, Harris County Deputies responded to an Auto/Pedestrian accident located in the 34000 block of US 290. The victim was standing outside of the vehicle of another crash, attempting to slow down traffic, when he was struck by a vehicle traveling eastbound in the left lane of traffic. The vehicle that struck the victim left the scene without rendering aid.
The suspect's vehicle is believed to be a 2012 to 2017, silver Toyota Camry, or a Toyota Corolla.
The victim: Jason Froyd is currently in a coma and is possibly paralyzed.
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On July 12, 2017 a Montgomery County jury found defendant Jeremy Miller, 34, guilty of the 3rd degree felony offense Retaliation Against a Public Servant, at the conclusion of a two-day trial in the 359th District Court, with Judge Kathleen Hamilton presiding. On Wednesday, Judge Hamilton sentenced Miller to 15 years in prison after hearing evidence of his lengthy criminal history and additional aggravating conduct.
The jury heard evidence that on October 4, 2016, Miller was arrested in Conroe for Public Intoxication. During the arrest, Miller told the officers "I will kill" and repeated threats that he intended to kill motorists by placing objects in the road way. On the way to the jail, his threats escalated against the officer when he threated to kill her and rape her children in front of her.
Assistant District Attorney Bradlee Thornton presented evidence that in February of 2017, Miller had posted the same threats against the officer on his Facebook page. The Jury returned a guilty verdict against Jeremy Miller after only 6 minutes of deliberations.
During the punishment phase of trial, Thornton also presented evidence that Jeremy Miller had been convicted twice of attempted retaliation along with numerous assaults and other violent offenses. Miller had also been previously sentenced to 5 years in prison for an Assault Family Violence with previous convictions.
Prosecutor Bradlee Thornton: "A police officer's job is difficult enough as it is. No officer should have to undergo repeated threats to themselves or their family for simply doing the job they were sworn to do. This defendant's conduct is exactly why we have laws protecting police officers from threats and retaliation."
Charges have been filed against two suspects arrested in the assault of a woman at 10100 South Gessner about 11:20 p.m. on Monday (July 10).
The suspects, Jasmine Thomas (b/f, 27) and Regina Banks (b/f, 46), are charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in the 208th State District Court.
Photos of both suspects are attached to this news release.
The victim, Tonita Brooks, was transported to Ben Taub General Hospital in stable condition.
HPD Major Assaults Unit Sergeant J. Dodson and Officers A. Ferrell and Ana Hernandez reported:
HPD patrol officers responded to an assault call at the above address and found HFD paramedics providing medical assistance to Ms. Brooks. An initial investigation determined she had been struck with a hammer. Brooks was then transported to the hospital.
Further investigation determined two female suspects (Banks and Thomas) got into an argument with Brook and then assaulted her. Brooks' mother witnessed the assault and, armed with a hammer, went to help her daughter. The suspects managed to disarm the mother and struck Brooks with the hammer several times. Both suspects were detained at the scene and subsequently charged.
Houston police are awaiting autopsy results on skeletal remains found at 6110 Bowling Green at about 2:30 p.m. last Friday (July 7).
The individual's gender, identity and cause of death are pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
HPD Homicide Division Officer D. Crowder reported:
Inspectors at a property at the above address discovered a human skeleton inside the residence. According to area residents, a homeless male, who possibly suffered from medical issues, would periodically enter the vacant house. A this time, it is unclear if this is the person whose remains were discovered on Friday.
There were no immediate signs of foul play.
Anyone with additional information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600.
Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in the stabbing of a man that occurred at 3918 Englewood Street about 9:30 p.m. on Saturday (July 8).
The suspect, Mario Sinclair, Jr. (b/m, 35), is charged with aggravated assault of a family member in the 177th State District Court.
A photo of suspect Sinclair is attached to this news release.
HPD Major Assaults Unit Officers J. Roberts, A. Ferrell and A. Hernandez reported:
HPD patrol officers responded to a stabbing call at the above address and found Mr. Peterson and Sinclair were no longer at the scene. Further investigation determined Peterson and Sinclair, who were in a dating relationship, had gotten into an argument which turned into a physical fight. At some point, Sinclair stabbed Peterson, who then drove to another location where he called 9-1-1. HFD paramedics responded to that location and transported Peterson to Ben Taub General Hospital to be treated. Sinclair was later located at his residence in the 4400 block of New Orleans and was taken into custody without incident.
Charges have been filed against two suspects in the death of a man found at 12100 Murr Way about 5:45 p.m. on March 23.
The suspects, Manuel Antonio Rivas (H/m, 21) and Isaiah Nealy (b/m, 20), are charged with capital murder in the 263rd State District Court. Both are accused in the death of Jedediah Humphreys, 20 of Houston. Mr. Humphreys suffered gunshot wounds and died at the scene.
Photos of both suspects are attached to this news release.
HPD Homicide Division Officers M. Dykens and J. Fay reported:
A juvenile was walking home from school through an open field near a park when he smelled a foul odor and saw dirty clothing. The juvenile continued home, called 9-1-1, and led officers to the site. Officers found the body of a man, later determined to be Humphreys, in advanced decomposition.
A preliminary investigation determined Humphreys met with two male suspects to conduct a narcotics transaction. He was robbed at gunpoint and then fatally shot while inside the suspects' vehicle. Humphreys was then driven to the above location where his body was left in a heavily wooded area behind a public park.
Further investigation identified Rivas and Nealey, who were in the Harris County Jail on unrelated charges, as suspects in this case and on Thursday (July 6), both were subsequently charged.
On Wednesday, June 28, 2017 jurors in the 435th District Court of Montgomery County, Texas (Judge Patty Maginnis presiding) found Defendant Michael Allen Martz, 62, guilty of Driving While Intoxicated 3rd or More, a third degree felony. On Thursday July 6, 2017, Judge Patty Maginnis sentenced him to Life in prison. ADA Brittany Litaker prosecuted the case.
At trial, Litaker presented evidence that on September 26, 2016, Martz drove his truck to Kroger in Porter, Texas and almost struck a woman that was driving down the road with her children in the car. Concerned, the woman called the police. She was able to describe the truck, the license plate, and Martz who drove recklessly around the parking lot before going into the store. Trooper Benjamin Polansky and Trooper Bruno Miauro with the Texas Department of Public Safety arrived on scene and located Martz buying alcohol inside. Martz was unsteady on his feet, smelled of alcohol, and failed field sobriety tests. Martz gave a voluntary sample of his blood revealing that he had alcohol, Marijuana, Xanax, Hydrocodone, and Soma in his system.
At the punishment hearing, Judge Patty Maginnis heard evidence that Martz was convicted of two misdemeanor counts of Driving While Intoxicated on July 21, 1987. Martz was sentenced to 3 years in prison for two felony counts Driving While Intoxicated in 1989. On October 4, 1990, Martz was sentenced to 4 years in prison for another felony Driving While Intoxicated in Harris County, Texas. Martz was sentenced to another 3 years in prison on March 10, 1995 for Driving While Intoxicated. On January 23, 2001, Martz was handed a 15 year prison sentence for another Driving While Intoxicated. He finished his parole shortly before committing this offense. Since Martz had at least two prison trips, he is a habitual offender, making his minimum punishment 25 years in prison.
After 5 felony Driving While Intoxicated cases, and 4 trips to prison, it became clear that this Defendant was never going to learn his lesson. At this point, the safety of the community is paramount and we are very pleased with the jury's verdict and sentence given by Judge Maginnis after hearing about a substantial amount of punishment evidence. We want to thank Trooper Polansky and Miauro as well as Sergeant Michael Dean with Conroe Police Department, who testified as a drug recognition expert at the trial. Also, special thanks to Lieutenant Steven Romero with Harris County Constable Precinct 4, Investigator Terry Kuepner with Harris County District Attorney's Office, and Senior Officer Erik Termeulen with Houston Police Department – Narcotics Division for their willingness to testify during the punishment phase of the trial and their continued dedication to ensuring the safety of others.
Prosecutor Brittany Litaker: "Once again, a jury demonstrated that this type of conduct will not be tolerated on Montgomery County roadways. This defendant had been given multiple opportunities to get his life back on track. Again, it was his selfish decisions to drive will intoxicated that sealed his fate, this time costing him a life sentence."


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Continuing with our Christmas Around Italy guest post series, today we welcome Monica Cesarato from Venice! I had the pleasure of meeting Monica, a Venetian, last March during Carnival and taking a personal food walk with her. Monica blogs about Venice and owns and runs the Faronhof Bed and Breakfast, just outside of Venice. She also is one of the two people who run Cook in Venice, where they offer food tours in Venice and Venetian cooking courses, specializing in traditional dishes of Venice and the region. Today Monica is sharing a typical Venetian Christmas Dinner, the dishes that make up the dinner and the traditions behind them. Enjoy!
Have you ever wondered what Venetians eat traditionally for Christmas?
Julia Child said: "You don't have to cook fancy or complicated masterpieces - just good food from fresh ingredients." This typifies Venetian cooking: simple fresh ingredients enriched by herbs and spices, turning a simple uncomplicated recipe into a sublime dish. This is usually what appears in both the Grand Canal palaces and the normal houses of people living in Venice and in the Veneto region during the festive season!
Since the 15th century the Catholic Church has set a big distinction on what you are usually allowed to eat on Christmas Eve and what you should eat on Christmas day. This is why, in days bygone, Christmas Eve's lunch would have been the only meal of the day: by decree of the Church, Venetians were supposed to fast from morning till evening with the exception of midday, when they were allowed to have a small meal of Bigoli co la Sardela (Venetian spaghetti with sardines), Mandorlato (nougat) e vin Bon (good wine).
Nowadays the use of eating "magro" (light - that is eating fish and vegetables) continues but instead of having a midday meal, the banquet has moved to the evening, with a light (if we can call it that) dinner. Venetian Christmas Eve's tables will be full of traditional fish based recipes, like Risotto de Pevarasse (Venetian Clams risotto), Branzino al forno (oven cooked Seabass) or Anguilla (Eel) accompanied by mixed fried fish together with some grilled or stewed vegetables. No matter that they will be smothered with mayonnaise and other sauces, the perception of "magro" still persists!
Then Christmas day comes. Always back in the middle ages, the agrarian rituals demanded that people should eat "ossocollo", a typical Venetian sausage, made by using the pieces of meat from the vertebrae of the pig's neck. The meat is marinated with salt and saltpeter for a week, then it's dried, covered with milled pepper and mixed spices and then it is packed in the guts of the pig. It is tied and hanged for 2 months. In the 15th century ossocollo would be used to make broth as well as constituting the main meal of this special day.
Today a typical Venetian Christmas meal would still start with an antipasto (starter) of ossocollo but also with other cold meats like Soppressa, Salame, Prosciutto Crudo e Cotto served with grissini (breadsticks) and pickled vegetables (onion, gherkins, peppers, carrots).
Capeeti (photo courtesy Andrea Buoso - Flickr)
But for centuries right up to today, three main traditional dishes have been served on Venetian Christmas tables for the joy of all diners: Capeeti or Ravioli in Brodo di Cappone (Ravioli in Capon broth), Cappone lesso (boiled Capon) and "Musetto" (boiled salame) with Puree di patate (mashed potatoes) and spinaci (spinach).
The "mare" (the mother, the woman of the house) prepares the broth with the cappone (a capon is a rooster that has been castrated to improve the quality of its meat) on Christmas eve, boiling a large capon together with salted water and carrots, celery, onion and herbs. This broth will be used to cook the capeeti (small homemade tortellini) in it. The capeeti would be prepared with flour, eggs and water, mixing to a dough, rolling it and cutting out some rounds which would have been filled with a mixture of pork meat, turkey meat, Parmesan cheese, nutmeg and eggs. Just exactly like Tortellini or Ravioli. This tradition is so old, that in Venice it would not be Christmas if you didn't find this dish on the table.
The Capon is then cut into chunks and served as the main dish together with the "Musetto", a salame similar to the cotechino in shape, but at the same time very different in taste. The worldwide famous cotechino is made using the rind of the pig together with lean and fat pork meat. "Musetto" is made using the meat from the head of the pig (previously boiled) which is minced and then mixed with lean pork meat and spices. The musetto is then cooked in boiling water for a few hours and served in slices.
The Capon and the Musetto are always served on a bed of mashed potatoes (in Italy our mashed potatoes are a more chunky then the American ones) and spinach (either boiled or stewed) together with different sauces like cren (horseradish sauce), mayonnaise, mustard. Many times there will also be the unmissable hot creamy polenta, either yellow or white.
Pandoro (photo courtesy Conanil - Flickr)
And last, but not least, desserts!!!! Venice is famous for having a dessert for every occasion (Carnevale, Easter and so on), but Christmas brings the best out of Venetian bakeries and patisseries and this is reflected on the festive menu. At the end of a very large and succulent meal, Venetians will have for sure first some dried fruits like nuts, walnuts, peanuts, figs, dates followed by the real dessert, which would have come either from a local baker or patisserie: most probably Pandoro (the typical raised all butter soft bread cake from Verona) or Panettone (similar to Pandoro, but filled with raisins and mixed peel), but they might also have Torrone (nougat) or Mostarda con Mascarpone.
Mostarda is a condiment typical of some Northern Italian regions, dating back around the year 1300. Not yellow mustard as Americans know it, mostarda is a condiment of candied fruit and mustard essence. Mostarda allowed people to keep extremely perishable fruit for a long time. A typical mostarda is made with sugar, mustard essence and whole fruits, but Venetian mustard is made with different types of candied fruit and finely chopped quince as well as mustard essence. The combination with the mascarpone cheese makes it a really tasty and delicate dessert.
Obviously all of this opulence would be paired with the best wines the Veneto region can offer: rivers of Prosecco or Raboso, fountains of Merlot or Manzoni, gushes of Soave or Verduzzo. And to end it all the best of dessert wines, like the worldwide famous Cartizze, the Recioto or the Moscato.
So, hoping to have tantalized your taste buds, as we say here, Buon Appetito e Buon Natale!
*This post is part of Wander Food Wednesdays.
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Ways to Prevent Holiday Debt
It's no secret that, as the holidays approach, holiday debt is a real concern.
This time of year should be magical, not a time that you dread because you have no idea how you will pay for everything.
To help you start planning now, I have a few ways to prevent holiday debt that are easy for anyone to utilize this year.
Ways To Prevent Holiday Debt
No matter what your current financial situation may be, there are some simple steps you can take to prevent holiday debt.
For most families, the holidays is a time for giving gifts, joining together for meals, and celebration.
None of these things has to put you in debt, but unfortunately it has become commonplace to find post-holiday creditors knocking at the door. The pressure is tough. You want to get the perfect gift and entertain with your family and friends, but that doesn't mean you should whip out your credit card.
You will regret it come January.
These tips to prevent holiday debt are a great beginning to staying financially secure while continuing to enjoy the holiday season.
Set a budget in advance
This is important for making sure you know what you can spend. Looking at what you have in savings already for the holidays, but also what you have available in flexible income that can be designated for holiday spending.
Right now you might be thinking, "Umm, I don't have anything in savings." That's ok. You will need to start cutting back on any unnecessary expenses so that you can use that money for the holidays. Putting a monetary value to how much you are going to spend will make a big difference.
Not only will it help you to keep track of your spending, but you can also figure out how much money you will need for each individual cost.
A budget helps, but you need to break that down as well so you aren't overwhelmed. I recommend setting up your budget with specific categories you can designate amounts to help limit your spending.
- Holiday meals or parties you are hosting should have a set budget included in your holiday budget. This will help you to not lose food budget when the food will only be feeding your family 1-2 meals but could cost as much as an entire week of food.
- Gifts for each person on your list broken down by family, friends, teachers, assistants. You can designate a set amount for each group of people, then designate smaller amounts for each person. If you have $500 to spend on all of your children but have 5 kids, that means you would stay within a $100 per child range. This works for almost all gifting. (more about this below)
- Set aside funds for holiday travel. If you plan to go back home for the holidays, make sure to calculate gas, transportation like airfare or rental car, and hotel stays.
Use a Gift Tracker
This is one of the easiest ways to prevent holiday debt. All you have to do is sit down and make a list of everyone who you will be purchasing a present for. Next, you will want to figure out your total budget for gifts this holiday season.
Then, you can break it down by each person. You can print out my free worksheet to help you keep track of your presents and budget here.
Acquire gifts throughout the year
This is one of the biggest ways to prevent holiday debt. By grabbing gifts at discounts throughout the year, you save tons of money on last minute items. Many people recommend a gift closet, and I personally love the idea.
By shopping throughout the year, you can spread the expenses out over time and not feel the hit or pressure as the holiday season approaches.
- Shop after holiday or seasonal clearance for games, toys, candles, specialty lotions or bath products, pictures, home décor, and even clothing. These items can easily be uses for gifts for any reason or season.
- Pick up back to school clearanced supplies like crayons, pencils, pencil cases, pens, and similar items for low prices and use for stocking stuffers or kids parties.
- Utilize coupons and special buy one get one free offers at toy stores or housewares stores for low cost gift items.
- Save rewards points from your local drug store purchases and use toward low cost gift items when on sale. Rewards can be used to purchases bath and body gift sets, toys, books, candles, nail polish, and sometimes jewelry or gift cards.
Limit how many gifts you give
If you have a large extended family, it can be tough to manage gifts for everyone. Many families already have a tradition of drawing names or just buying for the kids.
This works great for everyone involved. Even if your family prefers gifting to everyone, you can simply inform the extended family politely that your budget doesn't allow extensive gifting and you are going to focus on giving just to the children.
It can also be tough to limit with kids in school and the fact that they are often helped by multiple aids, coaches, and teachers. Buying a group gift, or something that can be shared like a fruit basket or candy basket is a good idea if possible in those cases.
Create gifts yourself
This is one of the best ways to prevent holiday debt. By making your own homemade gifts, you can easily cut out a ton of expenses.
This has become more and more popular in recent years, and with millions of ideas on Pinterest and similar DIY websites, you are sure to find just the right gift for your budget. If you think handmade gifts are usually junk, think again.
There are literally thousands of ideas that are budget-friendly, useful, and that will be loved.
- Homemade soaps, lotions, candles, and other beauty or personal products
- Hand knitted or crocheted hats, scarves, cardigans, shawls, and socks.
- Mason jar gifts that include soup mixes, dip mixes, cookie mixes, or kits for nail care, hair care, or creating another fun craft.
- Personalized photograph, frames, artwork, or home décor items.
- Upcycled items that create useful shelves, storage bins, or other projects that the receiver can actively use.
- Homemade breads, candies, jams, cookies, preserves, wine, or beer are all great consumable gifts everyone loves.
(Related: DIY Gift Ideas)
Leave credit cards at home
The final tip for how to prevent holiday debt is all about leaving your credit cards at home and only shopping with cash in hand.
(Related: Using the Envelope System)
By paying cash for your purchases, you are less likely to go over your budget for each person. When you bring the credit cards along for your shopping trip, the temptation to overspend can be more than you can resist.
It is even better to shop for one person at a time and take only the budget you set aside for that person.
That way you don't find yourself spending too much on one person and not having enough cash left to cover the gift for another person on your list.
Even though it may seem impossible to prevent holiday debt these tips can help you get started. Simply arm yourself with our top ways to prevent holiday debt as you head into the busiest shopping and gifting season of the year.
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Nature Communication – A Moment of Beeholding
I have to admire the way nature communicates. Sitting out by our pond just a bit ago, I noticed a bee bouncing around underneath the screen above the pond. I watched and wondered why, thinking maybe it was somehow stuck and couldn't figure out how to get out from under it.
I suppose I'd been watching it for about a minute, a lot of bumping into the screen, when another bee arrived, buzzed the first one and headed back out. It seemed the latter arrived just to show the way out, like there had been some kind of call that it answered. The first one continued for a few more seconds and then followed the same route out.
I had been pondering the challenge of using the law of attraction and its complements to truly magnetize and recognize the arrival of pivotal opportunities in the creation of flow, cash and otherwise. After observing the bee, just watching and wondering in the precious present and witnessing the synchronicity of the help from a friend or relative, some wonderful metaphors came to mind.
I guess the hive are all relatives, eh? So the arrival of the relative only to show the way out reminded me of how many of us bounce of the proverbial ceiling thinking there has got to be a way out. But where? We often have others who seem to show up in our lives, at that moment when you are least expecting it, who deliver a short message and catch you off guard a bit. Then, after you process for a bit the message becomes clearer with actionable items that lead the way out from under that ceiling.
So many times we get caught in the tunnel vision of our daily lives, task at hand or current project and lose sight of the precious present. We keep beeting our heads against self-created walls that continually redirect our attention to what is wrong with our lives. We rarely take the time to talk about our passions and purpose with each other, let alone spend time reflecting ourselves. So as we bounce off that transparent ceiling the way out isn't up at all, it is around or through.
When I first started this post I had no idea of the coming reflection, which just happened to include another very small and very mystical creature… a hummingbird. A day after watching this bee, we welcomed a guest visit from a friend I'd met working on yet another global change group which had great ideas but no execution. His car reservation got cancelled so our time together was lengthened appropriately.
After a couple of days and some wonderful conversations and trips, including the Warrior Dash and on Apache Lake, my stepson came over after work and we launched into a more esoteric conversation about the process of transformation and a discussion about our 15 senses, based on Hunbatz Men's teaching. Mitch and I had both met him during our journeys, only ten years apart. Interestingly, Mitch is 15 years my senior so the number kept cycling around in our time together.
So as we are talking I keep getting distracted by a hummingbird that has been flying around our back door, stopping to look in occasionally. We have many visiting due to our aloe vera blossoms and the fountain on our pond is a great drinking stop for them too. I keep watching this hummingbird as it lands on the top of one of our small wind chimes just outside our back door and seems to be busy about preening. Lo and behold it wasn't preening at all. It was building a nest.
I tend to expand my thinking to holistic perspectives, including the metaphysical possibilities to coagulate in understanding and wisdom presented by our relatives. Hummingbirds are traditionally very wary around humans, rarely setting up shop so close (less than 3 feet outside our door). We use the door regularly, but it didn't seem to affect the progress of the nest building at all. I suppose, relating to the theme of this blog, the constant movement of the hummingbird comes to rest as a blessing to our home, possibly our lives. Hummingbirds teach us fierce independence. They teach us to fight in a way where no one really gets hurt. They teach us simple courage.


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France Prescribes Postnatal Vaginal Therapy to New Moms
Mon Dieu! The French Government Wants to Tone My What!?!
Here in the US, the postpartum Ob/Gyn interaction for a new mom generally involves little more than the six-week checkup, where she's usually cleared to have sex again, and perhaps given some gentle encouragement to try Kegel exercises.
So you can imagine the shock of American writer Claire Lundberg, who after giving birth to her daughter in Paris, was prescribed 10-20 sessions of . . . vaginal physical therapy. La rééducation périnéale has been paid for by French Social Security since 1985, and was implemented not only to aid in restoring a healthy sex life for new parents, but also to encourage additional pregnancies and increase the national birthrate. Lundberg shared her hilarious recollection of the experience on Slate.com:
There are two methods for the reeducation itself, manual and biofeedback, and most kinés use a combination of the two. The first is just what it sounds like: The therapist inserts two fingers into your wuzza and talks you through a series of exercises designed to give you better control over your muscles. Can you, for example, contract your vagina and pull her fingers in and up? You may find this cringingly embarrassing, especially when afterward she tells you, "C'est assez faible" ("It's rather weak") and that you're going to need more than 10 sessions.
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'ASYLUM: ACTION AND REACTION' conference will be held in Manchester on 28 June 2017, 10.00am to 5.00pm. Join us.
The updated programme for the day is here.
This will be a very special event, a day conference in Manchester to celebrate over thirty years of ASYLUM: International Magazine of Democratic Psychiatry. It will be held in the University of Manchester on Wednesday 28 June 2017. It will be an all-day low-cost conference, with a lower rate for subscribers to Asylum Magazine which will cover refreshments on the day. The theme of the day will be 'Action and Reaction', and we have in mind by that title a range of possible meanings, which include the kind of political action we need to build to defend our rights and build better services, and the struggle against reactionary attacks on mental health provision, and we have mind the kind of action that we collectively take and responses to what Asylum has been doing so far.
We have a full programme for the Asylum conference, but still welcome posters for the day which will be in the main foyer for the conference, and we welcome stalls and literature, please contact [email protected]
The low registration charge for the conference will just cover the costs for the day. We are asking you to come to Manchester to be with us and many other activists, survivors and their allies. This will be a chance to take stock and discuss what we do next, and to share action about the many different kinds of networks you are involved in, to build those networks together.
Please let us know about any dietary requirements. The cost of registration will cover refreshments and lunches.
We have space in the University of Manchester booked for the event, and this means that we will limit numbers attending. Please register sooner rather than later to secure a place at the conference.
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Being a budget tablet, Tesco Mobile is pairing the slate up with mid-to-entry level handsets, starting at £15 a month with the Samsung Galaxy Fame. The combo places customers onto the Anytime Upgrade tariff, letting customers upgrade to newer handsets at any time during their contracts for a fee.
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This PHG Foundation report is based on an international, multidisciplinary expert summit held in the UK in May 2010.
Genomic medicine is an international issue; experts called for increased collaboration between different countries and recommended that appropriate health-related genetic services and research should be fostered in lower and middle-income countries (LMIC). Although financial resources are limited, there is increasing scope to put in place simple, useful services that can benefit patients.
For example, the PHG Foundation birth defects programme is helping people from LMICs to plan affordable services to reduce the substantial suffering caused by a wide range of birth defects with primarily genetic causes.
New efforts to integrate genomics into public health research and practice, including creation of research infrastructure for generating an evidence base for genomic medicine, were also proposed.
How to reference this report: Public health in an era of genome-based and personalised medicine. PHG Foundation (2010). ISBN 978-1-907198-06-9.
For further information about the report, please contact Alison Hall
Please direct media enquires to the PHG Foundation press office on 44 (0)7505092081