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A showcase of recommended Travel Borneo Essentials, Adventure/Outdoor Items, and Borneo-related items - all items can be conveniently and securely purchased directly online.
39-Pocket Microsuede Travel Jacket
You'd never guess this handsome jacket could possibly have 39 pockets, but it does! That means you can carry ALL your essentials with you, including your wallet, maps, keys, binoculars and mobile phone. Traveling with your digital camera, iPod®, and a Blackberry®? No problem! With its patented conduit system, this amazing jacket by SCOTTEVEST routes your headphone wires internally, and protects your electronic devices in their own specialized interior pockets. Made of luxurious water- and wind-resistant polyester microsuede with Teflon coating, it has adjustable cuffs and zippered side slits for maximum comfort, and is extremely versatile, working as well for nights on the town as it does for daytime sightseeing. Machine washable. Imported.
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Packable Straw Hat
This stylish straw hat, made from a poly-straw, offers features made for traveling. It's lightweight, crushable and washable! Roll it up, keep it in your day bag and you're ready for a stroll on the beach or lunch at an outdoor cafe. A classically flattering look with a 3" shaped brim and an adjustable interior drawstring. Add a scarf or pin to create your own special look. One size fits most. (3 oz)
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PacSafe StashSafe Secure Hip Pack
Stashsafe is the ultimate anti-theft hip pack with a slashproof and lockable belt, lockable zippers and the unique ability to lock to secure fixtures.The StashSafe has 3 zippered pockets packed with internal organization for all your daily necessities, as well as a padded, breathable backing for maximum comfort.
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Tilley AIRFLO Hat
The new, lightweight Tilley AIRFLO Hat is perfect protection from the sun. Alex Tilley's hot weather hat is made from an extremely lightweight Supplex nylon with a mesh ventilation band for superior breathability. It repels rain and mildew, blocks UVA and UVB radiation (UPF 50+), and is machine washable. For a perfect fit, give us the measurement around your head and we will match you exactly. Lifetime Guarantee. Available in sizes 6 7/8 - 8 in Natural with Green underbrim. (4 oz)
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Wool Felt Travel Hat
It provides superior insulation against cold air and wind, and has a smooth satin lining that won't crush your hair. The four-inch brim can be adjusted to any style — up, down, curled, or straight. Certified to have 50+ UPF sun protection, and rolls up for easy packing. One size fits most.
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Six-Gore Skirt
Made of a breathable, wrinkle-free acetate/Lycra spandex blend, this beautiful skirt is exceptionally flattering to every figure, and stretches as you move for maximum comfort without losing its shape. Six-Gore Skirt, has a comfortable elastic waist. Washable and fast drying. 11 oz.
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Martini Beach Leilani Banded Halter Set
Martini Beach Leilani Banded Halter Top Martini girl banded halter hula dancer skirt 79% nylon 21% lycra
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Levis Shake Pack 18.5 inch Backpack with Water Resistant Bottom
Made of 300 denier polyester, Large main compartment for easy packing and unpacking, Multiple pockets for organization, High density padded foam back and shoulder straps for added comfort, Water proof accessory compartment, Fully lined diamond woven polyester interior, Interior deluxe organizer with utility pockets.
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Traveler Pants
These flat-front khakis are made of stain and wrinkle-resistant polyester and cotton twill, micro-sanded for a soft, broken-in feel. There are two deep front pockets and two back pockets (one with a buttoned flap). Concealed in the side seam is a mobile phone pocket with hidden zipper. A double-sided zippered interior security pocket hangs from the waistband. Machine wash and dry. Imported.
Liberty Quark Sandals
Liberty Quark Sandals Unisex styling Breathable design Bleach resistant Swivel backstrap
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Flex Reef Sandals
Flex Reef Sandals- water friendly synthetic leather- perforated quarter camp provides ventilation- perforated neoprene lining for comfort and airflow- texturized compresion molded EVA midsole provides superior comfort- custom designed herringbone tread pattern and molded reef rubber outsole for traction
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Royce Leather Oversized Airline Ticket & Passport Holder
All you need to get on board in one handy oversized Ticket and Passport Holder, created in soft supply Top Grain Leather.
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Flashback O Neill Roller Duffle
Flashback O Neill Roller Duffle Printed coated cotton canvas roller duffle Hidden extendable handle and wheels Faux leather trim Attached I.D. holder Dimensions: 20 x 10 x 11
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Mosaic large Packing folder
Neatly holds up to 12 folded items such as shirts, pants, jackets and skirts, Organizes your clothing and prevents wrinkling, Packing instruction/folding board stores in back pocket when not in use, Lightweight, abrasion- and water-resistant nylon ripstop fabric, Slim webbing haul handle for convenient carrying.
Samsonite Laptop Backpack Large
Constructed of 2520 Denier Armored ® Nylon combined with 1682 Denier Armored® Nylon, Finishings and handles in soft nappa leather for a sophisticated look, Beautifully equipped interiors and organization for maximum efficiency, Removable computer sleeve, Padded compartment for 15" laptops (can hold a 16" laptop if removable sleeve is not used), Includes a side bottle holder and ergonomic straps which can be hidden when not in use.
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Royce Leather Envelope Portfolio
Stylish business persons perfect portfolio, full of features in top grain Nappa Cowhide leather.
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Hammerhead SS Freestyle Watch
Hammerhead SS Freestyle Watch-Features-Luminescent hands and markers -Three hand with date window -Stainless steel bracelet -Screw down crown -Nightvision LCD backlight -20 ATM water resistant
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Dynamo Torch Flashlight with NOAA Radio
Weather any storm with confidence with the powerful flashlight that includes a built-in radio and alert siren.
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Samsonite Vigor Backpack
Max Comfort padded with Cool_Flow, Comfort Straps with grips, Padded computer sleeve in main compartment, Music pocket with headphone gate, Front organizer pocket, Reflective trim for visibility.
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Foreign Missions
We support full-time foreign missionaries with prayer and finances. We support church members who go on short-term mission trips. Our foreign mission committee welcomes new members who desire to participate in this ministry. The committee meets the second Tuesday of each month in the Mare Room at 6:30 PM.
*To get involved with the foreign missions committee or get more information, please email Mike Galbreath, Foreign Missions Committee Chairman

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Lori Zellner became the bride of Frank Lawler yesterday in Jerusalem Lutheran Church, Allentown.
Lynn Skoutelas served as matron of honor for her sister and John Lawler was his brother's best man.
The bride, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Zellner of Allentown, is a graduate of Salisbury High School and Allentown Business School. She is an employee of Air Products and Chemicals Inc.


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Sunday, November 3, 2013
Counterfeit Kit for November
7 comments:
- Vikki said...
wow you have some wonderful goodies there!! Lucky you, enjoy playing along this month!
- November 3, 2013 at 2:46 PM
- LCSmithSAVED said...
Couldn't agree more about how CKC kitting has changed my scrappy world! And it makes me fall in love with my stash all over again each month.
Bodacious kit again this month, Kim! Will love seeing what you produce with it.
- November 3, 2013 at 7:39 PM
- Lisa said...
what a huge amount of wonderful goodies you've brought together here. and thanks for the words of support for our CKC community! We love to hear how enthusiastic our followers are. We are in love with the concept too of course!
- November 4, 2013 at 1:43 PM
- kate blue said...
am googling the first set of embellishments and am oohing and aaahing! Love the wood flourishes, the striped ribbon, flowers-ALL!
- November 4, 2013 at 9:08 PM
- Jimjams said...
Great forethought shown there - love your choice of embellies!
- November 6, 2013 at 2:28 AM
- Stephanie said...
what a fantastic kit! I'm sure fall at the ranch is beautiful, and I can't wait to see how you document it with this great assortment of goodies.
- November 10, 2013 at 10:19 PM
- Tara O said...
Your kit is making me want to go add some more goodies to mine...fabric for starters! Great kit, despite the fact that you don't have all of your supplies in one place-LOL.
- November 12, 2013 at 8:46 PM


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Take this Job and Love It
Self-employed adults are significantly more satisfied with their jobs than other workers. They're also more likely to work because they want to and not because they need a paycheck.
Growing Old in America: Expectations vs. Reality
There is a sizable gap between the expectations that young and middle-aged adults have about old age and the actual experiences reported by older adults themselves.


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Sunday, 10 May 2009
It's still raining...
Seeing as it has been raining so much I decided to use Willard Weather Ant seeing as we are having so much rain!
18 comments:
- "Luv 2 Glitter" by Brenda M. said...
This card so so very cute. Your colouring is outstanding. I got a chuckle out of his boots. TFS
- Sunday, 10 May, 2009
- Cheryl Joshua said...
Too cute Amy,I love it!!! The colouring is fantastic,but you know that,I say it all the time....lol....
- Monday, 11 May, 2009
- amb said...
WOW! i really love your cards. i like how you colored willard. soo cute. do hope it stops raining there soon!
- Monday, 11 May, 2009
- 6 wacky women said...
Awesome card, Amy.
I just love this image and your coloring is fabulous!!
Have a great day...
Karen x
- Monday, 11 May, 2009
- CraftyC said...
Gorgeous card Amy and so beautifully coloured!
- Monday, 11 May, 2009
- CraftyC said...
Gorgeous card Amy and so beautifully coloured!
- Monday, 11 May, 2009
- Lacey said...
Amy, I just love these papers (you've used them before, right?). I love the colors on them. And your coloring is amazing. I know you use watercolor paper...are you still using SU inks to watercolor? I really need to pull out my watercolor paper.
So sorry to hear about the rain. We could use some of that here. It's already in the 90's and we haven't had rain for weeks! The new green grass is starting to get crunchy!!
- Monday, 11 May, 2009
This is so sweet! Who would have thought that pestery little ants could be so cute?? :)
- Monday, 11 May, 2009
- Nicoline said...
What a cute card! Beautifully coloured (wouldn't expect anything else ofcourse ;))
- Monday, 11 May, 2009
- Tab said...
Stunning card hun! Just love this image, I think its my fave of the new release! Your fab colouring has brought it him to life!
Hugs Tab xxx
- Monday, 11 May, 2009
- Bunny-Zoe's Blog said...
Beautiful colouring Amy and love the colours you've chosen, Big Hugs, Nikki x
- Monday, 11 May, 2009
- Debbie Pamment said...
Another absolute stunner Amy. Recently read your profile in the Card Making magazine - you're quite a star!!!!!
- Monday, 11 May, 2009
- dpkennedy said...
Oh I know how you feel! We just finished an entire week of rain...and have a few days before we get more on Thursday, yikes!
- Tuesday, 12 May, 2009
- dpkennedy said...
Shoot-forgot to tell you how cute this gal is! I love her flowered boots! Awesome coloring as always!!
- Tuesday, 12 May, 2009
- 1crazyjoe said...
Wow!! Great coloring, everthing is colored perfectly
- Thursday, 14 May, 2009
- Sally Cicada's Designs said...
Cute card Amy! Love your colouring and design--thanks again for the inspiration!
- Friday, 15 May, 2009
- Crissy Armstrong said...
I love the way you color Amy. It looks good enough to be in a child's picture book! Just so precious! I love your color choices and the way you graduate from the lightest areas to the dark shadows. Expertly done! Gorgeous card girl!
- Friday, 15 May, 2009
- mamichelle said...
That is so cute! Your coloring is amazing!
I would love to travel to your part of the world one day. I have a friend in Melbourne who I met in Hawaii!
- Sunday, 17 May, 2009


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Square Enix announced recently that the fourth iteration of its famous Final Fantasy franchise will soon make its debut on Apple's iOS platform not later than December 17th, just before the holidays and everyone knows what that means. Sadly, though, for Final Fantasy IV fans who maybe using Android devices, they will have to wait until 2013; the exact release date hasn't been revealed yet.
The original version of FF4 used 16-bit graphics on SNES. It has been remastered for the DS and Square Enix confirmed that it will be the version that will be ported to iOS and Android, just like Final Fantasy III. Since technology today are far more advanced than the year this game was first released, we can expect better graphics and performance. That said Final Fantasy IV for iOS and Android will be featuring a full 3D world with 3D character models.
The audio will also be one of the most noticeable factors because each sound was made as realistic as possible. Moreover, since it will be played on touch devices, it will come packed with touch controls for both iOS and Android. And this time around, there would be new difficulty options so gamers have a choice to choose which difficulty level fits their skills. An easy option is for beginners, kids and gamers who might just want to kill time facing their phones. The difficult one will be for hardcore Final Fantasy gamers, of course.
It is believed that Final Fantasy IV will pave a way for V and VI. In 2013, perhaps, we would be seeing these games being ported to iOS, Android and Windows Phone. Square Enix is just one of the developers who are actively looking for ways to squeeze more juice from their innovations. And as the mobile industry continues to expand and dominate in the tech market, it wouldn't be a surprise if majority of Square Enix's video game titles will be ported to mobile platforms.
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Beginner's guide to using p2p
As you probably guessed, piracy is illegal. Getting caught can land you some serious fines or even jail-time depending on the offense. Those of you in college should probably stay the hell away from piracy. I personally know about three people who have been caught downloading via Bit Torrent or P2P. The only safe way to pirate is to not do it at all. There will always be a chance that you can get caught, whether it's the MPAA poisoning a torrent, the FBI giving a plea bargain to your best friend who got caught 2 weeks ago, or one of thousands of other ways.
So how do you protect yourself? Download from private servers and torrent sites. Using public trackers and P2P is like announcing to the world "Hey! Look at me! I'm pirating!" Stay away from anything public related and download in moderation. Scooping up 2TB of files in a week will make you stick out like a sore thumb.


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Everybody messes up with money now and then. Ask anyone: If they're honest, they'll tell you their regrets.
Maybe they moved their 401(k) savings into cash accounts after the stock market crashed in 2008, missing the market gains since then. Or they bought a house they couldn't afford. Or they waited until age 40 to start saving.
Here are some of the most common mistakes, and how to fix them and keep learning:
Mistake 1: Keeping up with friends
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One of the fastest ways to get into money trouble is trying to match the lifestyle and possessions of people around you. Status matters to most of us. That's the culture we live in. But playing when you can't pay? That's financial suicide. Genuinely successful people are more independent.
Better idea: Creating the life that fits you and you alone takes guts. Get your financial life under control by tracking your spending. Fortunately, doing so is easier than it ever has been, thanks to free online tools. Try software from YouNeedABudget, Mint.com or other money-tracking products on the market.
Mistake 2: Letting indulgences become habits
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You can rationalize a small luxury because it's cheap. Spending $5 on haute coffee isn't a bad splurge once in a while. But do it every day, and that $5 treat is a $150-a-month expense — that's $1,800 a year — just for your daily cup of joe.
Better idea: Track your spending, daily or weekly if possible. It's the hands-down best way to control it. A simple budget is easy to make and gratifying to use. By all means, treat yourself once in a while to a goodie you can afford — and then stop.
Mistake 3: Putting subscriptions on autopilot
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I gave someone a six-month subscription to Netflix a while back. Many months after the six months had passed, I realized I'd forgotten to cancel the subscription.
Many merchants enjoy streams of income from customers who sign up for ongoing monthly charges and then forget to monitor the charge. Remember to cancel that extra tier of cable or phone service you no longer need, or the free credit monitoring trial or premium channel preview period that starts charging your credit card after 30 days. These small charges really add up.
Better idea: Read bills carefully to spot services you no longer use. Call the customer service folks at your phone and cable companies twice yearly to review your accounts for better deals or features you can drop. For more tips, check out "You Probably Pay These Charges Without Realizing It."
Mistake 4: Buying a new car
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As soon as you leave the dealer's lot with a new vehicle, your new car or truck starts to depreciate, instantly making it worth less than what you paid for it. Registration and insurance also cost more for new cars than for gently used models.
Better idea: Buy used. Save the money you'd have spent and put it to work. Hang on to your car, and drive it for free after it's paid off.
Mistake 5: Buying almost anything else new
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Why pay a premium for new books, toys, clothes, cars, tools and sports gear when you can get them for a discount used?
Better idea: Before shopping retail for a new purchase, see what kinds of deals are available on used goods. You can often find furniture, jewelry, clothes, appliances and electronics that look and work as well as new. And you will get them for a fraction of the price. Of course, there are some things — mattresses, shoes, digital cameras and stuffed toys, to name a few — you should never buy used.
Mistake 6: Paying interest on credit cards
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If you are paying 20 percent interest on credit card balances while your savings are earning just 0.2 percent, you've got things upside down.
Better idea: Rates on credit card balances are insane. Why pay hundreds of dollars monthly to borrow money to buy something when your savings are earning far less? If your job's safe and you have some money in savings to spare, use it to pay off high-interest debt. Then, rebuild your savings and pay off the entire card balance every month. Never borrow money at those rates again. Before signing up for a credit card, comparison shop. Check competing savings account rates, too.
Mistake 7: Ignoring your employer's 401(k) match
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You're throwing away free money if you aren't claiming every dollar your employer is willing to contribute to your retirement plan or 401(k).
Better idea: Never turn down free money, or that nice tax deduction you get by contributing to a traditional 401(k) plan. You're allowed to pay as much as $18,500 a year into a tax-deferred retirement plan such as a 401(k). Are you over 50? You can make an additional $6,000 in catch-up contributions. Think you can't afford to put enough in to get the company's matching funds? Think again. You can't afford not to.
Mistake 8: Borrowing to buy stuff that loses value
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A new car may be your biggest depreciating purchase, but there are plenty more. When you take out a loan or use a credit card to buy toys — big-screen TVs, audio equipment, video and still cameras, or high-end sports equipment like new skis and boots — you are undermining your financial health.
Better idea: Pledge to pay only cash for toys and bling, whether it's a snowboard or a dress for a special party. Consider dropping expensive mindsets, too: You don't need to be an "early adopter" every time a new electronic device appears on store shelves.
Mistake 9: Chasing credit card rewards
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This is a tough one. Capturing rewards points is like a game. It's fun, especially if you are working toward a goal like a free trip. But you may be overspending.
Better idea: Beware of driving yourself into a financial ditch in pursuit of "savings." The way out? Revisit your financial goals to reinforce how much more important they are than chasing points. The bottom line: If you're carrying a credit card balance, it's time to cut up that card and pay it off.
Mistake 10: Living with no emergency fund
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You're walking a tightrope without a safety net when you have no emergency fund.
Better idea: Build an emergency cushion to cover your net take-home pay for seven or eight months. For example, if you take home $4,000 a month after taxes, your emergency fund should be $32,000.
- Treat this fund like any other bill — contribute to it every month.
- Put your fund where it's harder to get at — maybe in a savings account (not checking) at a bank you don't use otherwise.
- Keep saving. After you've fully funded your emergency account, use your extra cash to pay down debt or build up retirement or college savings.
- Read "Struggling to Build an Emergency Fund? Try This Instead" for guidance.
For more ideas on saving, read "7 Ways to Make Your Savings Grow Faster Automatically."
Mistake 11: Letting bank fees drain your accounts
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You've worked hard for your money: You don't want it going to bank fees for overdrafts, out-of-network ATMs and checking account maintenance.
Better idea: Follow some basic rules to avoid these fees. Such guidelines include:
- Keep a cash cushion in accounts to avoid overdrafts.
- Switch to a bank or credit union that offers free checking.
- Sign up for electronic alerts to stay on top of account balances.
- Get cash back when you use your debit card at the grocery store to avoid out-of-network ATMs.
For more ways to keep cash in your hands, read "14 Ways to Avoid Paying Irritating Bank Fees."
Mistake 12: Raiding your retirement savings
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Your 401(k) can be a tempting pot of money, especially when an emergency strikes or you're short of cash.
Better idea: Do all you can to avoid raiding your retirement savings. You've worked hard to get this far. Besides, it'll cost you.
Yes, you can borrow from your 401(k) — and sometimes this can be appropriate for a serious short-term liquidity need, Investopedia explains. However, doing so means the money you take out won't be growing in your account. And if for some reason you can't repay the loan on time, the money withdrawn becomes taxable.
When you change jobs, don't cash out the account. You'll pay a penalty and taxes. Ask your human resources department for help rolling your savings into another tax-deferred account.
What are the money bloopers you wish you could undo? Share them in the comments below or at our Facebook page.
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If you are a resident of K-Town or if you have ever visited, you must be aware of the famous Bar be Que Tonight restaurants and their delicious hummus which is served with garlic naan as appetizer.
Hummus is a dip spread and is basically of Middle Eastern origin, made of chick peas or garbanzo beans. This treat is so indulgent that I can never have enough of it and some times I end up filling up on this alone instead of having actual dinner.
It's been a while since we have gone out for dinners because of our crazy schedules and frequent out station trips so I decided to make Hummus at home.
To my surprise, I actually managed to finish making it from scratch in less than 10 minutes! Unbelievable right?
And it didn't even require any thing special. Every thing that was already in my pantry.
- Chick Peas (1 can)
- Liquid from chick pea can (1/4 cup)
- Olive Oil (1/2 cup + 3 tbsp)
- Tahini Paste (4 tbsp)
- Lemon Juice (3 tbsp)
- Roasted Garlic Paste (3 tbsp)
- Ground Roasted Cumin Seed (1 tbsp)
- Salt ( 1/2 tsp or to taste)
- Combine all ingredients except olive oil in a food processor or blender.
- Blend for 5-6 minutes until smooth. While blending continue adding olive oil in small quantities until you have added 1/2 a cup complete.
- When all ingredients are well blended and form a smooth consistency, place in a serving bowl and garnish with olive oil, olives and paprika.
- Serve with pita bread, garlic naan or garlic bread.
Note: For Roasted Garlic recipe please click here.


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HONG KONG (MarketWatch) -- Asian shares ended broadly lower Wednesday on interest-rate concerns, while technology shares eased on news Microsoft will delay the release of a new operating system.
In South Korea, the Kospi plunged as much as 2% to 1,309.83 with heavy selling of consumer-technology companies. Samsung Electronics SSNGY fell 3.3% on concern that future earnings could be hurt by the relentless decline in memory-chip prices. Second-ranked Hynix Semiconductor HXSCF lost 3.7%.
Across Asia, only three major markets gained for the day. Australia's All Ordinaries rallied 0.45%. Shanghai shares climbed 0.5% and New Zealand ended up 0.88% at 3,561.70. See more global markets coverage.
In Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 Average fell 0.78%, or 129.32 points, to 16,495.48. The broader Topix Index lost 1.87 points to 1,686.35.
Bank of Japan Governor Toshihiko Fukui reiterated his commitment to keeping interest rates near zero for a while in an address to parliament.
"We have had the impression that after the ending of the quantitative easing framework (by the central bank earlier this month), the markets correctly understood that zero interest rates will continue for the time being," Fukui told an Upper House financial committee.
He added the central bank has no immediate plans to reduce the amount of government bonds it purchases each month, and that the bond-buying program will continue even when current account deposits fall to a normal level.
Nippon Steel Corp. (5401) NISTY bucked the downtrend, rising 1.3% on anticipation of higher steel demand as the new fiscal year nears. Nippon Paper Group (3893) advanced 1.6% on media reports the firm plans to raise prices for the first time in about a year.
Shares of Nintendo (7974) NTDOY retreated 2.6% on profit-taking following overnight declines on Wall Street and general bearishness towards technology shares.
In New York trading Tuesday, the major U.S. indexes all fell slightly on a mixed picture about the inflation outlook and comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke ahead of next week's rate-setting meeting
The Dow fell 39.06 points, while Nasdaq ended down 19.88 points and the S&P 500 Index dropped 7.85 points. See U.S. Market Snapshot.
After U.S. market hours, Microsoft Corp. MSFT said the next version of its Windows operating system won't be available to consumers until January, meaning it won't be available in time for the key holiday sales season. Shares of the computer software giant declined nearly 3% in evening trading following news of the delay. See full story.
In Taipei, the Taiwan Weighted Index fell as much as 1%. Shares of computer-hardware makers were dragged lower by concerns the Windows delay will leave them out of the key pre-Christmas shopping season.
"Microsoft's decision to delay the launch of Vista also had a negative impact on local technology stocks," said Derek Lam, a senior trader at Daiwa Securities SMBC-Cathay, cited in a Dow Jones Newswires report.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing TSM the world's largest-contract chip maker by revenue, fell 1.5%. Second-ranked United Microelectronics UMC ) finished 0.8% lower.
In Sydney, Australian publisher John Fairfax Holdings Ltd. (FXJ) FFH said a potential strike at its Tullamarine printing plant in Melbourne had been avoided.
Hong Kong's Hang Seng declined as much as 1.76% to 15,642.81. The China Enterprises Index, or Hong Kong-listed shares of mainland companies, reversed early gains to end lower 1.27% at 6,479.15.
The Industrial & Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) Asia (349) ICBAF rose 2.28%, to a fresh 52-week high, following Tuesday's upbeat 2005 results.
Hong Kong-based CLP Holdings (2) announced after market hours it will form a joint venture with Mitsubishi Corp. (8058) to develop and manage electric power businesses in Asia. Each partly will take a 50% stake in the joint venture known as OneEnergy Ltd.
Mainland's state-owned oil giant China Petrochemical Corp. (135), or Sinopec Group, earned a pretax profit of 55.2 billion yuan ($6.87 billion) last year, according to Dow Jones Newswires, citing people familiar with the situation. Sinopec Group is the parent of Sinopec Corp. (386) SNP
Mainland conglomerate CITIC Pacific (267) fell 1.06% after releasing slightly disappointing 2005 results showing net profit of HK$3.99 billion ($514 million). Much of the gains were property related.
On the energy markets, crude oil for May delivery declined 7 cents to $62.27 a barrel in Asian trading.
In New York Tuesday the benchmark April contract ended up 15 cents at $60.57 a barrel, after falling as low as $59.60 earlier in the session. The May contract, which became the lead contract at the end of Tuesday's session, rose 38 cents to $62.34. See Futures Movers.
The dollar benefited from market perception that the Fed will keep lifting rates. In currencies, the dollar extended Tuesday's gains, changing hands at 117.30 yen, up from 117.17 yen in late New York trading. See Currencies.


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Nicely done! I really like the wood choices and contrast. I'm sure they were appreciated by your wife and her bridesmaids. Thanks for sharing. I have yet to try bandsaw boxes. Looks like it would be fun.
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The 2nd edition of Style-Jobs Shanghai was successfully held on June 25th 2015 in the trendy headquarters of our partner 魅力惠MEI.COM in shanghai. A networking cocktail party by invitation-only, Style-Jobs Shanghai offered a qualitative and relaxing environment to network, and discuss job opportunities. The event gathered around 50 high-end job-seeking fashion professionals and leading fashion brands including Cache-Cache, Etam, and Mei.com.
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SILVER BAY - Would-be scientists, engineers and artists had a chance to learn more about their careers through a "Day of Discovery" at the Silver Bay Association recently.
Students from Ticonderoga, Bolton, Crown Point, Lake George, Moriah, Glens Falls and South Glens Falls took part in the Minds On "Day of Discovery" March 23. The program was repeated in Queensbury March 31.
The Minds On Program of the Rensselaerville Institute has served the schools of the North Country since 2001.
Students and teachers from area schools were able to experience a full day of challenges and discovery guided by mentors.
Cornell-trained Alison and Richard Miller moved students through adventures in DNA, while international educators and entertainers Kim and Reggie Harris guided escaping slaves on the Freedom Trail through the North Country.
International Intel Mentor Lynda Blankenship engaged students in math problem solving and mysteries of Breadboard Electronics.
Award-winning poet Diane Gallo offered Sudden Theatre and Penny Perkins, in her initial appearance in the North Country, mentored young writers through t "F-F-Frightening Fiction."
Ted Caldwell of Minerva played a key role in bringing Minds On to the North Country.
Superintendent John McDonald of Ticonderoga was instrumental in bringing this enrichment program to Silver Bay in 2002.
Chris Reed, Glens Falls Middle School principal, brought the program to Glens Falls in 2004.
Minds On is a program of high-energy, all-day workshops for elementary, middle and high school students. Each session allows motivated students to try out their learning, expand their horizons and experience career options with extraordinary mentors.
Minds On, a program of The Rensselaerville Institute, has offered this unique opportunity to thousands of students and their teachers-in Capital District since 1982. Satellite locations in New York include Oneonta as well as Glens Falls and Silver Bay.


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Friday, June 05, 2015
Number 1744: The Tarantula strikes; the Fly flits
According to Don Markstein's Toonopedia, the Tarantula is John Law, who was studying the "mystery men" phenomenon. He decided to make it an inside look, so he became one. Toonopedia tells us that Tarantula's run as a hero was brief, from issue #1 of Star Spangled Comics, to issue #19, after which he disappeared until the 1970s. The origin story was written by Superman editor, Mort Weisinger, and for most of the character's lifespan he was drawn by Hal Sharp.
This story is from Star Spangled Comics #13 (1942):
7 comments:
- Ryan Anthony said...
Hmm. "White and black, good and evil..." That's racist.
Tarantula would've convinced me a lot easier to give him the silk if he didn't waste so much of it wrapping people up like mummies. Couldn't he come up with an alternative, like...web-fluid?
Strange that DC would allow two characters to be costumed so similarly--Tarantula's get-up is very similar to Sandman's second uniform.
Those bits with the hammer in the wall, the static electricity creating fire out of his head, and the sprayed silk protecting against darts? I've gotta call B.S. on those. Oh, wait, I'm reading a golden age comic!
- J_D_La_Rue_67 said...
Great comic, incredibly funny. Smooth as Silk! Dynamic as Dynamite! (you Americans are really into this allitteration thing).
Some philosophic remarks:
The superhero called "the Fly" became silly and campy in the 60's with Mighty Comics. This Tarantula was silly and campy already in the 40's!
The villain here becomes a superhero in the 50's (different character, same name).
The hero here becomes a Spiderman enemy in the 70's (Tarantula, a villain almost as ethnic as the Frito Bandito). Problem with insects: writers always focus on the same ones. As a cat owner, I'd like to see a villain called "The Flea". And by the way wasn't John Law an Eisner's character some years later?
Those poor gals can't work with those "crummy wool stockings". They mention the stage, but... At least now I know why parachutes were so well-guarded.
"You're ruining our business, we gotta have silk!"
"Gentlemen, I'll be brief: I'm Tarantula and I fight crime. I need silk for my web gun!"
Those lines will be remembered and quoted in the Annals, together with the Automatic Clubber Device that knocks off Tarantula. Scrooge has one in his money bin.
- TheUUShadow said...
The costume change he got In All-Star Squadron #24 was a superb update to a little known character.
- Gene Phillips said...
Good story. I like how the writer bypasses the villain's origin to focus on the comedy of a superhero trying to requisition silk from a wartime board. Given the hero's short life, I imagine this was the only flight of Tarantula's Fly.
That "Fly" isn't so smart. He could have taken off Mr. Tarantula's mask earlier, when he first trapped him. Like a dream where one cannot stop making dumb mistakes. This sort of story makes the Harvey Comics approach to super heroes more enjoyable. The super hero fantasy turns up in dreams with some tongue-in-cheek. Kind of repetitive but so are super hero comics. And so are a good number of my dreams. =sigh= If only more of my dreams and more comics were tongue-in-cheek.
- Pappy said...
Incredible comments, all! Apparently you guys spent more time reading this story than I did.
In follow-up remarks on my original comments, the Tarantula, for me, is just another in a long line of filler superheroes who came and went in the superhero boom of the early forties. It isn't a bad story, and even has a couple of laughs, but when there were dozens of comic books coming out with superheroes that fit the template, it probably didn't stand out, either.
For J D, I was never a fan of the Archie Comics version of the Fly, except for the brief time Jack Kirby spent on the character. Of all the superhero names I think the Fly is the worst ever. Since I spend summers chasing and swatting flies it makes a lot more sense for anyone called the Fly to be a villain.
- J_D_La_Rue_67 said...
Yup, we all know where flies love to rest. i guess Mighty Comics was the best approx to cowpies.


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Mother Sita Devi
Valmiki admires Mother Sita Devi with the following attributes:
Sri Swaroopini Dharmajna Dharma Darshini l
Yashasvini Madhura Bhashini Sah Dharmachaarini ll
She's beautiful, sweet and soft .She is Goddess of wealth, Knowing & Seeing what is right. She was Sweet tongued and Noble minded woman, She was Strengthened by the power of Purity & Penance.
In sundarakandam Sita addressing about herself to Hanuman
pR^ithivyaaM raajasiMhaanaaM mukhyasya viditaatmanaH || 5-33-15
snuShaa dasharathasyaaham shatrusainyaprataapinaH |
snuShaa dasharathasyaaham shatrusainyaprataapinaH |
"I am the daughter-in-law of Dasaratha, eminent among the excellent kings on earth, who understands the nature of the spirit and who torments the army of the adversary."
duhitaa janakasya aham vaidehasya mahaatmanaH || 5-33-16
siitaa ca naama naamnaa aham bhaaryaa raamasya dhiimataH
siitaa ca naama naamnaa aham bhaaryaa raamasya dhiimataH
"I am the daughter of the noble-natured Janaka, the king of Videha kingdom.
After being daughter of Janaka & daughterinlaw of King Dasaratha; . She had faced the severest of adversities. When Ravana carries her off, she resists his attempts to win her love and remains faithful to Rama.
In my sorrows I think of Sita Ma and I feel consoled. Her sorrow is indescribable. she is not used to sorrowfulness .She never leaves Sri Rama since she is physically away from Him. She has even forgotten whatever joy she has enjoyed in her life before. So dejected she is.Sita spent agonizing moments in Raavana's Ashoka vana . At that time Ravana who has a dream of what is going to happen wanting to quicken the process of his salvation taunts Sita and even gets ready to kill her . His wife Mandodhari prevents him..
Similarly, Sita could have executed her oft-contemplated suicidal thoughts during her crisis."Surrounded by these Rakshashis there is no way I can go back to Rama . In such sorrow I want to give up life. Indeed the human life gives the ability to see the eight and wrong. My life is dependent on Rama and I have no power to do otherwise". In her sorrow Sita started crying "Oh Rama. Oh Lakshmana, Oh my mother-in-law Kausalya , Oh Sumitra , the saying that death will not come when you want for men or women is indeed true !"
While Sita was at her lowest ebb of sorrow, seeking to end her own life, SitaDevi selects the excellent simsupatree, the very tree where Hanuman was present, to hang herself. Sri Hanuman enters and sings the glories of the Lord in such melodious tones with such depths that Sita forgets her sorrows and is immersed in the Bliss of the remembrance of Sri Rama. Through his sweet and captivating words, Sri Hanuman quelled the burning fire of sorrow in Sita's heart into a cool lake of devotion. That is beauty.
The story of Rama to gain the belief of Sita, talks to her , gives her hope. Sita choosing this tree, without knowing about Hanuman's presence in it, is a proof that for good people when good times arrive God leads them to the right place.
Hanuman To encourage Sita and give her hope, he narrate the adventures of Rama and also gave her signet Ring of Rama as the identification. After receiving and seeing,That hand ornament of her husband,That daughter of Janaka,Became as happy as,She has got her husband himself and said
Kalyani batha Gatheyam loukeeki prathibathi maa,
Eethi jeevantha maanando naram varsha sathad api. 21
"I feel that the proverb,
"Even if man suffers,
For one hundred years,
He should continue to live,
Because, He can become,
Happy at any time."
Is surely true."
This proverb always gives me the hope of happiness.
Then imagine how Sitadevi must have felt every time Ravana approached Her! Over the twelve months of Sita's captivity, Ravana grows increasingly desperate and irrational in his frustrated lust. But even though an ordinary person in Sita's is in a state condition would be weak and miserable, she grows stronger and more thoughtful.Valmiki describes Her as trembling like a plantain leaf in the wind (prabale kadnee yathaa). When Ravana again entreats Sita, she places a straw between herself and Ravana as a symbol of her unwillingness to contact him directly.
But the true measure of Her courage comes when, in response to Ravana's entreaties and temptations, She tells him to his face that, having belonged to SriRama She cannot even consider his offer. Not only that, She also advises him "You should withdraw your mind from me," "and remain content with the numerous consorts you already possess. You will never be able to have me. I shall never do anything contrary to righteousness, and so there is no hope of your ever gaining my favor. she asked him" to surrender to Sri Rama to save his life and his race.. That, is true courage! Instead of fearing in the worst situation Courage is not absence of fear but how well we overcome it.
Agni Pareeksha
After the end of the war, Sita is brought to the assembly of citizens. Sita looks intently at Sri Rama, eagerly awaiting to hear him. Sri Rama addresses Sita, to doAgni Pareeksha a Burning fire of Purity.The ultimate exam of faithfulness, purity and chastity.Sita, after hearing the cruel speech of Rama, trembled like a swaying vine, and wept with heavy tears, and she was ashamed before that great assembly. However, she wiped out the tears from her face and told Rama that herself was sufficient enough to prove her purity. Then she turned towards Lakshmana and told that with such an insult she would not wish to live in this world and asked him to prepare a funeral pyre for her.
Sita turns to Lakshmana, and asks him to prepare a pyre of fire for her. When Lakshmana prepares a pyre, Mother Sita, after doing circumambulation to Sri Rama and proceeded towards the blazing fire,and spoke the following words:
yathaa maaM shuddhacharitaaM duShTaaM jaanaati raaghavaH |
tathaa lokasya saakShii maaM sarvataH paatu paavakaH || 6-116-26
"As Sri Rama worries about me, though of unimpeachable conduct, let the fire-god the witness of the world, protect me from all sides. As I have never been unfaithful in act, thought and speech to Sri Rama, who knows all the virtues, so let the fire-god protect me." she had successfully undertaken Agni Pariksha with courageand proves her Purity.
After Ravana's death, Hanuman comes to Sita in the ashoka grove and, before taking her to Rama, offers to kill the female guards who have tormented her for so many months..She forgive the Rakshashis who tortured her.Mother Sita, was the personification of Purity, Patience, and Forgiveness.
The Sundara Kanda extols the following extraordinary qualities of Hanuman, Competence Envoy, Devoted Friend, Trusted Companion, Alertness, Resourcefulness, Swiftness of action and sharp mind, Foresight, Scholarship; Spirit of Service. Hanuman is an expert in communication. When Hanuman meets Sri Rama for the first time on the outskirts of Kishkindha as Sugriva'smessenger, Sri Rama was charmed by Hanuman's communication style and art of speaking. He did not utter a single word without relevance and significance. He has not wasted a single word. Nor did he omit an appropriate word.He has not taken more time than it was strictly necessary to express what he wanted to say'.
There can be no greater boon to a person in this life than having a good friend. A true friend understands our moods and speaks to us comfortingly so as to dispel our sorrow. While meeting Sita 'Every word that he spoketo sita can never be forgotten'.He describes to Her Sri Rama's qualities to cheer her up. He tells Her that Sri Rama is not even partaking of whatever food is available in the forest.Sri Rama does not sleep — and when He does, even in His sleep, He keeps uttering the name of Mother Sita.
But though Mother Sita is glad to hear of Sri Rama's unfailing and undiminished love for Her, She cannot bear the thought that He is suffering on her account. So She weeps over Sri Rama's torment. But when Mother Sita sheds tears of grief at Sri Rama's predicament, Hanuman tells her of His prowess and of how He will soon be at her side.
When she is worried thinking of Her Lord, Hanuman's first reaction is to remind Her of Sri Rama' greatness and then to tell Her of His prowess and His longing for Her. Sita felt very happy to see the ring and praised Hanuman for his arrival to Lanka after having crossed the sea single handedly.She expresses her hope to Hanuman, saying that Sri Rama, Lakshmana, and Sugriva will come to Lanka with their armies so as to destroy Ravana, for her sake. Hearing Mother Sita's words, Hanuman consoles her saying that Sri Rama, Sugriva and a host of monkeys will come to Lanka by crossing the ocean, so as to defeat Ravana and his army. In this chapter Hanuman gives Hopes & confidence.
na tu dharmopasamhAram adharmophala saMhitaM.
tadeva phalamanveti dh
--Sundara KaaNDam: 51. 29 ( HanumAn"s UpadEsam)
The phalan for Dharmam is Sukham; the fruits of adharmam is sorrow. They donot come together. DharmA's phalan comes on itsown. That dharmam willdestroy adharmam. "DarmENa Paapam apanudhathi" says Vedam. ThereforeDharmam chases away adharmam and not vice versa.
On return from Lanka after meeting with Sri Sita Hanumaan greets SriRaama saying "Drishtaa Sita" which translates as "Seen Sita" instead of the usual statement "Sita was seen". This was to dispel any anxiety and faulty, conclusion one might draw if the reference to 'seeing' was mentioned after mentioning 'Sita'
Hanuman consolation of Lord Rama with the recall of His comforting words to Sita during His mission to LankA
Oh Raaghava! Janaka Puthree overcome by sorrow of separation from You and Your sufferings without Her in the forestheard my auspicious and comforting words about Her impending reunion with You and attained Shanthi.
Rama, the Kshatriya prince, could have let go of Sita after the abduction. Similarly, Sita could have executed her oft-contemplated suicidal thoughts during her crisis. All the same, the estranged couple did not give up hope of finding each other because they were guided by their love for and faith in each other. Sita is hoping against hope that Rama would find her and rescue her.It is the net essence of the very core of true love.It speaks of the power of love, & hope which unites the separated couple against all odds in an age sans new age transport and communication.Their love was like;
When one thinks of the Sun, he thinks of its radiance, its brightness. Just as brightness and the Sun can never be dissociated, so too can Mother Sita and Lord Sri Rama can never be viewed separately, and should not be viewed separately.
It is this saga of love that holds a inspiration light to optimism and hope. It is this tale which fills people with essence of confidence to overcome all the obstacles on their way to success.
The adventures of Hanuman described in the Sundara Kandam is a representation of many human virtues like courage, devotion to one's master, confidence, and most of all, the enduring factor of love that bonded the couple, despite the lack of any chance of finding each other in the given circumstances, time and place. It is a treasure trove of power, reading which devotees can gain mental strength and spiritual support in difficult worldly situations. Its recital with faith is believed to give courage to face and overcome obstacles in life
The adventures of Hanuman described in the Sundara Kandam is a representation of many human virtues like courage, devotion to one's master, confidence, and most of all, the enduring factor of love that bonded the couple, despite the lack of any chance of finding each other in the given circumstances, time and place. It is a treasure trove of power, reading which devotees can gain mental strength and spiritual support in difficult worldly situations. Its recital with faith is believed to give courage to face and overcome obstacles in life


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Last Exile: Ginyoku no Fam, otherwise known as Last Exile: Fam, The Silver Wing is the sequel to Gonzo's original Last Exile series. It's difficult to guess how much time has passed since the original series' timeline, as only a few clues have been shown for fans. This is a new series with completely new characters and settings. Well, mostly… The only original character from Last Exile to appear in Fam, The Silver Wing is Dio. Do not be alarmed by this, as Gonzo has been hinting at Dio's return in early trailers for Ginyoku no Fam.
I have so far seen the first two episodes that Funimation has streamed on their website, and I must say I am intrigued by the new series. Yet at the same time I am a little worried. The plot centers itself on Fam Fan Fan (what kind of name is that?!) and her navigator Giselle (Gisey). Unlike the original Last Exile where we witnessed character progression between Claus and Lavie for much of the series, Fam and Gisey are barely introduced in medias res. They are part of a team of sky pirates who hunt ships for… some reason. If there is an indication for why they are sky pirates I likely missed it.
The main plot features two princesses, Lilliana and Millia, of an empire named Turan that is under attack by the Ades Federation. Its leader's name is Luscinia Hafez. Peace talks were supposed to be negotiated but that clearly doesn't happen, and somehow Fam and Gisey get involved to the point where the save Lilliana and Millia. Suddenly Fam is caught up in a war and a great story is likely to develop.
The first two episodes of Last Exile: Fam of the Silver Wing should have been aired back to back in my opinion. They both compliment one another very well and create a flowing narrative that shouldn't be separated by a week's time. Characters are introduced, the main plot is stable, and the action is exciting. Yes, large-scale airship battles return in Ginyoku no Fam.
My main issues with the series so far are its lack of a main character and the attitude that Fam gives off. You would think that Fam is the main character because her name is in the title, but her character is not developing at all. Instead I feel like the main characters are Lilliana and Millia, because the story is more about them and their country compared to Fam's adventures. I also have a hard time believing Fam's character and the attitude she boasts whenever something serious is happening. In one particular instance of the second episode Fam jumps off a platform in midair, potentially risking her life. But we see a close up of her face and the smirk that compliments it. It's as if she can't take anything very seriously, or that she's too good for the situation at hand. I haven't seen any realistic qualities in her yet and this makes her a dull character to me. But maybe as the series continues on she will grow in ways I would never imagine. I really hope that's the case.
*Image credit to Funimation.
-Jared C.


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Goldie Harvey – Biography
Full Name: Susan Oluwabimpe Harvey
Stage Name: Goldie
Place of Birth: Lagos, Nigeria
Home Town: Ikole in Ekiti State, Nigeria
Parents: Mrs. Olabisi Betty (Died in 1994 due to cancer)
Siblings: 3
Date of Birth: October 23, 1983
Date of Death: February 14, 2013
Marriage Status: Married to Andrew Harvey
Children: –
Education: Attended Green springs Montessori Primary School and completed her tertiary education at St John's College Palm Grove, Lagos. Finally graduating from the University of Sunderland with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management.
Languages: English
Occupation: Singer-songwriter
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Immensely passionate about the welfare of women around the world. Gold is one of the ambassadors for ''Poverty Alert'' an organization that advocates zero tolerance to all forms of violence against women. This has inspired her to produce a video documentary on the subject entitled ''Eve-O-Lution'' which would hit the screens soon.
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Salutations on this most Hallowed Day...
In celebration of this Hallowe'en day I present to you one of my most favourite set designs of all time.
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This home was featured in a Victoria magazine shortly after the film debuted. I have this magazine somewhere but how divine is this chair? This set designer is a genius.
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We are starting a new series, Y&L Style Picks, where we share our favorite tools, pieces, and products that will keep you looking and feeling stylish. To start off our series we have our favorite travel brush kit by EcoTools. This 5-piece set includes a baby kabuki brush, blush brush, concealer brush, and shadow brush that fit nicely in the canvas pouch. The handles are made of sustainable bamboo, and the bristles are 100% cruelty free (made from synthetic but oh so soft fibers). Another bonus, EcoTools is a member of 1% for the Planet, meaning they donate 1% of annual revenue to environmental causes! Currently EcoTools' 1% goes to EarthShare and Wildlife Alliance.
These brushes are affordable and easy to find, and make fantastic stocking stuffers. The 5-piece kit can be picked up at most Targets or Whole Foods, or ordered online at Amazon for around $10. It's so nice to have eco-friendly brushes that fit conveniently in my purse or carry-on luggage without spending a fortune. The brushes are perfect for mineral makeup, and the only brush we are missing is one for applying gel eyeliner (oh well, you can't win them all)! We recently bought these for when we are traveling, and had the chance to test them out—we were not disappointed! Foundation and blush blend nicely, and concealer is easy to apply with this set. And if you are feeling creative you could personalize your canvas case with fabric paint or stamps.
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Electric blues, early rock & roll and R & B originals. Wed., 7 pm (solo) Jazz'd Tapas Bar + Thurs., 8 pm (solo), The Warehouse + Sat., 9 pm, Mansion on Forsyth Park.
New side-project featuring members of the locally-based reggae-rock buzz band Passafire. Fri., 10 pm, Locos (downtown).
Trashy, swinging, garage-rock influenced Delta blues. Wed., 9 pm, Bay Street Blues + + Thurs., 8 pm, Dawg House Grill + Fri., 9 pm, Mansion on Forsyth Park + Sat., 9 pm, Jazz'd Tapas Bar + Sun., 7 pm, North Beach Grill (Tybee).
Raw Nashville duo injecting VU and Tom Waits into their Hound Dog Taylor-esque punk-blooze. Sat., 11 pm, The Jinx.
The latest offshoot from the Dope Sandwich gang, a collective of Savannah-based rappers, funk musicians and spoken word artists. This show is said to include Knife (supporting his new album 2000 Yard Stare), Basik Lee (supporting his new mixtape A Bunch of Crazy Sh!t) and Righteous The Poet as well as DJs Life and Valis. This Broughton St. restaurant/bar has become a key local venue for alternative hip-hop. Sat., 10 pm, Tantra Lounge.
Solo acoustic guitarist/singer offering classic and soft rock hits and originals. Fri., 10 pm, Molly MacPherson's Scottish Pub + Sat., 8 pm, Augie's Pub (Richmond Hill).
Popular classic and southern rock cover band that also plays modern country hits. Fri. - Sat., 9 pm, Red Leg Saloon.
Throaty and sultry Americana songwriter (and self-proclaimed "rock diva") who's currently working with Charlie Sexton on a new CD. Fri., 8 pm, Guitar Bar.
Acid-washed funk/rock covers a la George Clinton. Wed., 10 pm, Fiddler's Crab House (River St.).
Local acoustic guitarist/songwriter known from the Savannah Theater. Thurs., 7 pm, Baja Cantina (The Landings).
New local cover band (southern rock, country, Top 40) featuring former members of Southpaw, Capital A, Liquid Ginger and Deep Cuts. Fri., 9 pm, Robin's Nest (Pooler).
Rare local show from these young, dedicated Tybee-based songwriting siblings who write earthy and jazzy pop incorporating acoustic guitar and percussion. They've opened for the likes of Emmylou Harris and Sister Hazel. Sat., 10 pm, Churchill's Pub.
Award-winning local modern rock/radio pop act that mixes mainstream covers in with originals from their 2 indie CDs. Sat., 10 pm, Wild Wing Café.
Widespread Panic Tribute Band. Fri., 10 pm, Wild Wing Café.
Local blues-rock act fronted by a talented slide guitarist. Fri., 9 pm, Bogey's.
High-energy Southern soul with extended guitar jams, a la Gov't Mule. Sat., 10 pm, Fiddler's (River St.).
Funk and soul covers. Sat., 10 pm, Molly MacPherson's Scottish Pub + Mon., 10 pm, Fiddler's (River St.).
Statesboro-based jazz ensemble made up of promising young players. Fri., 9 pm, Jazz'd Tapas Bar.
Impressive local female-fronted jazz trio (bass/guitar/drums). Fri., 8 pm, 9:30 pm, 11 pm, Kokopelli's.
Macon-based jam/southern soul/roots-rock band formerly known as Moonshine Still. Sat., 10 pm, Locos (downtown).
Long-running Motown/shag/soul covers sextet. Fri., 9:30 pm, Tantra Lounge.
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My Thoughts - 5 out of 5 Unicorns - I loved it!!!!
***Received the ebook for an honest review
The cover is perfect and definitely beckons me to it!! :) Love it!!
I have loved every book I have read by Jacqueline so far :) I am always pulled into her stories and just can't put them down. I was up way too late last night trying to finish it last night, but finally had to call it or I wouldn't have gotten 4 hours of sleep. So as soon as I got out of the shower this morning, I finished the last couple of chapters. Her descriptions and story lines always make for a wonderful story full of adventure to keep you completely ensconced in her Wolver world.
This one was an emotional rollercoaster. On several occasions, I was crying, laughing, and cheering for butt kicking. Tommie is amazingly strong, but she doesn't even realize she is. Bull is awesome, but I love that Tommie always gets the last word….hilarious :)
The only part that makes me sad is there isn't anything more to read. I don't want to wait for more of this fabulous world that Jacqueline has created. I know I have mentioned it on occasion, but I'm not so patient on the waiting game, but thankfully she never leaves us hanging at the end of the book and it's always a happy ending!!
I highly recommend this series to all those shifter lovers out there :) It is AWESOME!!!


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YouTube's Top Trailer of 2012 Was Directed by Guy Ritchie and It's Not a Movie
The folks at YouTube have released their annual list of the most-viewed trailers of the year, and since it includes trailers for games, movies and TV, we're not all too surprised to see what wound up at the top. In fact, the major property that tops the list of 10 also shows up four times in total, which is perhaps a sign that, these days, people are more interested in controlling their own action instead of watching someone else take the lead.
So, yeah, the game Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 just dominates this list. It placed in the first two spots, as well as spots eight and 10, with everything from a live-action trailer directed by Guy Ritchie (the number-one spot) to a "reveal trailer" to a "launch trailer." Essentially, almost everything Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 put out arrived in the top 10. As far as movies go, the first one shows up at number three and it's The Dark Knight Rises.
Though it's not exactly Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, one movie did manage to squeeze its way onto this list twice, and that was Skyfall, which sits in spots four and nine with two different trailers. The only non-violent trailer on the list is the comedy Ted, from Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane, proving that this year (at least) the ads that received the most attention on YouTube were dark, dangerous, violent and action-packed.
We'll leave it to you to decide whether that's a good thing or not. Meanwhile, we need to get those Avengers a drink to help drown their sorrows for not making the list even though they coughed up this year's biggest moneymaker at the box office.
Here's the full list, and you can watch all the trailers here.
1. Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Live-Action Trailer
2. Reveal Trailer -- Official Call of Duty: Black Ops 2
3. The Dark Knight Rises Trailer #3
4. Skyfall, Official Trailer
5. Ted
6. The Hunger Games, Trailer #2
7. Revolution
8. Multiplayer Reveal Trailer - Official Call of Duty: Black Ops 2
9. Skyfall Teaser Trailer
10. Launch Trailer - Official Call of Duty: Black Ops 2
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Concertina iPod Stereo
I recieved an ipod for xmas, and so have been looking at all the neat accessories that are available and found this stereo system. Which is just really sexy, so I had to share (plus I haven't seen it linked anywhere else.
If it sounds as good as it looks, there may not be a need for a full on audio system anymore. Sweet. Jeni
Concertina is not cheap (over $4,000) since the Euro is killing the dollar, but it does offer – or claims to offer – the best sound around, due to the use of transistor tubes and flawless German engineering. It is also cute and white. Their pitch:
Because until today, nothing compares to the unique and charming spectrum of tone colours of a tube based audio equipment. Once you get used to the richness of tone of a tube amplifier, you will disdain the synthetic, cool sound of a transistor for the rest of your life.


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I used a Halloween Besti, and coloured her with Water colour pencils, I used Antique Linen Tim Holts pen on the base of face. When using water colour pencils touch the end of pencil with water brush and then paint directly on your 200g card stock image.
I used Dies and made different shapes to decorate card. I used a stampin up stamp for the Happy Birthday and cut out the circle with a die.
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WINA joins the Automation Federation
Source: ControlGlobal.com
Nov 15, 2006
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WINAs dedication to influencing and supporting standards, developing information materials and forming industry partnerships is consistent with the goals of The Automation Federation, says the Automation Federation Board Chairman, and 2006 ISA president, Ken Baker. WINAs ongoing operational activities focus on education and professional networking, including web seminars, participation in industry trade shows, presentations at industry conferences and contributions to industry standards activities.
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This Tee received a slight FBA, while slightly reducing the size of the upper chest area. It is a better fit, no doubt. These tees fit close to the body, and that works for me for wearing them so casually as I do.
|Nice fit at the upper chest with pattern alterations.
I constructed this Tee a bit differently than my first. Instead of binding the neck and arm openings, I cut 2 of each piece, except the main two body pieces. I constructed the 2 fronts, then sewed RST and then turned RSO. The back piece was constructed in the same manner. The entire top was sewn on my serger, and I coverstitched the hem. After the rest of the top was completed, I hand stitched the shoulder seams together, a small price to pay for skipping the bindings. ;)
I plan to make a dressier version of this top with sleeves - for that one I will relax the fit in the body. I ordered some mesh fabric that I love, but didn't love the fabric I ordered to underline the mesh, so this project will have to wait until I find something that complements the mesh fabric.
As I mentioned in my first post about the J. Stern Designs Tee, Jennifer has a plethora of good information on her blog regarding fit and alterations necessary to change the fit. Jennifer has a video showing how to sew the Tee step by step here. So useful if you are new to sewing, or new to knits. She shows how to relax the fit of the Tee here, which I will do on my "dressier" version.
Jennifer also has a separate pattern for a Women's size tee, here. The difference, according to Jennifer's website, is that the original Tee is graded to a 44 1/2" bust with a C cup, and the Women's Tee is more relaxed with D cup room. The Women's Tee bust measurements listed on the pattern go from 43" at size 16, to 55" at size 24. Jennifer also says that the shoulder seams are a little wider and the short sleeves are a little longer. I am planning to purchase the Women's Tee pattern also, as I intend to make at least one for a gift for a friend's mother who is in her mid 80's. It will be perfect for her to wear around the house and in the garden.
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Day after working out for the first time in 3 weeks + Crazy day at work = really sore and frustrating day
Good thing I decided to wear hot pink shoes today. Fun shoes may not totally cure a bad day, but they definitely don't hurt!
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After the launch of every project, I add an item to my to do list: call the CEO and main client contact to say thank you.
These are the best calls I get to make all week and I relish making them. Most times, I don't get to actually speak with the client so I leave a detailed message to say something along the lines of, "congratulations on the new site, thank you for choosing Matrix Group, it was a pleasure to work with your team, and I'd love feedback on how my team did."
Sometimes I get a call back, sometimes I don't. But inevitably, the next time I see that person, they tell how much they enjoyed my message and how nice it was to get a simple thank you message from a vendor and not get solicited.
When i actually get a chance to speak with the CEO or client contact, if they're really busy, they're often a little wary. I'm sure they're thinking, "Why is Joanna calling me? The site's just launched, what does she need?"
So I quickly say, "I'm calling to congratulate you on the launch of x website and to just say thank you for giving Matrix Group the opportunity to work on this project for you." It's amazing what happens next. I end up having a wonderful conversation with the client, I usually get great feedback that I can relay back to m team, and I hear about their plans for the future. Sometimes, these calls turn into more business, but often, they're just incredibly satisfying touch points with my clients.
My assistant knows to always add these thank you calls to the top of my call list each week. These calls are great for business and great for my soul.
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Founder/CEO and self-proclaimed Chief Troublemaker of Matrix Group International, Joanna Pineda is known for her visionary big-picture thinking and drive for excellence. Combining her broad liberal arts background and passion for technology, she started Matrix Group in 1999, today a leading interactive agency. As a trusted advisor, Joanna inspires and motivates her clients and employees alike to simply, "be better" with her mantra being: Do or Do Not. There is no try!


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I have enjoyed watching America's Test Kitchen on DVD, which I got from the Lakewood Library. As I try to bake the well tested recipes, I will report on what I expect will be straight forward and tasty.
America's Test Kitchen11 Aug
I have enjoyed watching America's Test Kitchen on DVD, which I got from the Lakewood Library. As I try to bake the well tested recipes, I will report on what I expect will be straight forward and tasty.
Eight Ingredient Banana Snack Cake Recipe26 Jun
Eight Ingredient Banana Snack Cake
I am presently packing my humble abode. Several years ago my mother decided that she was going to go on a candlestick kick and that meant I was going to receive candlesticks I didn't know I wanted for the next few gift giving holidays. What does this have to do with a simple and delicious easy-peasy banana snack cake? Nothing, but in my excitement in packing my kitchen for the home I am purchasing, I came across silver and glass candle holders, perched in their places on the fridge. Soon I will move the gifts I now love into my new kitchen, and will have many stories to share in a space much more conducive to baking.
I digress. This weekend my sous chef and I decided to bake a cake, as I am attempting to use up what I can so I do not have to move it. In this epicurean story, the ingredient we are attempting to deplete is cake flour. The banana snack cake recipe came to me from my friend Lori Pyle, who often makes it for potlucks we attend together. The ingredients in this recipe are general staples one might have in the pantry. I had most everything on hand, but interestingly, yes, we had no banana. We trooped to the store and spent 60¢ on bananas. Mr. Sous Chef mashed the banana without peeling it. What a demonstration of Neanderthal behavior, but he did not dirty the masher, so a point for him. He has proven he can provide for me in the wild. However, he also jumped the gun and poured the water into the banana and sugar mixture before I could take another photo for our food audience, so a demerit for him. We substituted cake flour equally for the all-purpose flour
Look down; peruse the ingredients . Do you notice something about this recipe? There is no animal fat! That makes it vegan (aside from the chocolate chips I added, which you see in the picture). If you have negative connotations, abandon them with this recipe. Here, the vegan recipe is scrumptious and successful. And if you have done the elementary math, you know that Mr. Sous Chef came out even.
Our food audience will continue to get reports from my mediocre apartment galley kitchen until my candlesticks and I make our way into the much larger kitchen. I wonder, will the oven there be 25 degrees off, too?
Banana Snack Cake
1 – 2/3 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup mashed ripe banana (about 1 small)
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Confectioners sugar
In a large bowl, combine flour and baking soda. In another bowl, whisk the brown sugar, water, banana, oil and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the middle comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners sugar, if desired. Cut into squares and serve. (Quick Cooking magazine, May/June 2004)
Remiss, Busy Eating8 Apr
Hello food audience. I have been remiss in letting you in on all the delicious sweets I have been eating. Moriah was on baking "sabbatical" but I was clearly not on eating sabbatical. Travels for weddings have taken me out of the country on adventures to England, Europe and Panama. The focus of this will be on Europe and England; the wedding I went to in Panama boasted tons of desserts that I was too distracted to try. For shame.
In France I enjoyed rich hot chocolate with *gasp* what I think was heavy cream. The chocolate was not too forward and complimented the creaminess of the milk fat. It was delightful to sip while watching Parisians scuttle by in the rare snow accumulation we encountered in December. The pan au chocolates we ate on a regular basis in boulangaries that dotted the city were fresh and buttery. Worthy of mention, however, I recently found that a local Olympia, Washington bakery called San Francisco Street Bakery delivers exactly what I adore: loads of chocolate evenly distributed from side to side and from front to tip. It is a rare statement to say that the French do things in moderation, but in this situation I prefer the local chocolate croissant with the promise of chocolate in every bite. A nod to another Puget Sound favorite: twice baked croissants at Bakery Nouveau. What the French did nail is the little macaroons, not to be confused with the coconut drop cookies. I learned from the bakers at Bakery Nouveau that macaroons showcase the skills of the pastry chef or baker. I am inclined to agree. My travel companion and I purchased these little sandwich-like cookies in mocha, chocolate and strawberry whenever we came across them. In Belgium, how could I forget the Belgian waffles. They are prevalent at little walk up store fronts dedicated to purveying waffles, much like an Orange Julius or Mrs. Field's Cookies in the mall. We were in Brussels and just outside the lovely train station there were a few options. Chocolate dipped was tempting, but I went with plain. The waffles were slightly crisp and sweet on the outside and soft on the inside. They hand them over warm and delicious in a piece of tissue and you walk and eat your toasty street food, which keeps your fingers nice and warm: Now that is comfort food.
Whilst in jolly COLD England, the two of us visited, twice in a stay of two days, a cupcake shop down the street from our hotel. Peggy Porschen The pink shop awning automatically induced thoughts of delicious cupcakes. The two I tried were banoffee and the sticky toffee pudding. Both had lovely cream cheese icing with a light caramel flavor. The banoffee was banana and toffee while the sticky toffee pudding was a rich, dense date cake with a creamy toffee filling. Let us just say it is lucky we were on foot a great deal to balance the calorie intake on this holiday.
I have just purchased a KitchenAid stand mixer, so I intend to report progress on that relationship post-haste.
Buttercream Frosting: Try Again6 Apr
It's been a long time (long time)
I shouldn'a left you (left you)
Without a dope recipe to bake to (bake to)
How about a cheesecake recipe for that Old School Lunch-esque song reference? (R.I.P. Aaliyah)
Last weekend, after a two month baking "sabbatical", I decided to dust off my stand mixer and set out copious amounts of butter and eggs for a Vanilla Buttercream comeback cake. The recipe was simple and with over a dozen eggs and nearly two packs of butter, this cake was a sure thing.
Only, it wasn't.
I followed the cake recipe almost exactly, deviating slightly with an overdose of PAM Baking, which made the crumb less delicate than anticipated. Still, the cake was fine. Flavorful, a little dense, but yummy. The frosting was a completely different buttery beast.
As I removed my yellow cake from the oven, I thought I was golden. This is the point in the story where if you were reading a textbook, there would be an insert titled "Moriah's Troubled History with Non-Cream Cheese Based Frostings". It would share the tale of me fudging up Martha Stewart's favorite Mrs. Milman's Chocolate Frosting recipe, which calls for three ingredients. You can watch the video of sweet Mrs. Milman effortlessly whipping up the perfect chocolate frosting, with only two ingredients (Martha's folks added the light corn syrup), then consider the fact that I messed it up so badly that I had to salvage the cake with a can of Betty Crocker Rich & Creamy.
Back to this weekend. The frosting recipe instructs you to heat nine egg whites with three cups of sugar over simmering water for about ten minutes, then whip the egg and sugar on high until it holds medium-firm peaks. Next you add six sticks of butter, one tablespoon at a time into a mixer.Then it is pretty much whip until it's fluffy.
In true rookie fashion, I started frosting the cakes before really tasting the frosting. Bad idea. It was greasy, ugly, and fatty without the redeeming delicious sweetness that is expected from a butter-based treat – a total frosting failure. After my taste tester suggested we save the "frosting" to put on toast, the baker left the kitchen. My taste tester then proceeded to scrape the icky frosting from the cake to salvage part of the dessert and suggested that we get some frosting from the store to save the cake. Sweetie, and Betty, to the rescue.
I need to investigate where I went wrong. Since the cookbook I used has a collection of goodies, I will definitely give the recipe a second change. Perhaps with a half batch and confectioners sugar on hand just in case.
It is a good reminder that baking is an experiment and I am still a novice. In the end there are much worse things to do-over. Hopefully next time, I will stumble across a tasty mistake rather than a colossal bowl of butter.
Brookies31 Jan
Happy (VERY belated) New Year! Just barely made it for a January post. After a long holiday break, we are back and bringin' on the home baked goodness.
My first recipe of the 2011 is from a cookbook I received over the holidays, Clinton St. Baking Company Cookbook. It has a number of enticing recipes for homemade pancakes, lemon + lavender loaf cakes, and the most recent baking experiment – Brookies. This brownie-cookie hybrid is a melt in your mouth, chocolate delight.
Just a few simple ingredients produced the richest chocolate cookies I have ever enjoyed. One of my taste testers claimed these cookies were too chocolaty. Is this possible? You be the judge.
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 teaspoon unsalted butter
2 cups semisweet chocolate chunks (1 bag of Ghirardelli chips)
2 large eggs
3/4 cups light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Baking Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Melt the oil, butter, and 1 cup of the chocolate in a microwave safe bowl, in the microwave on high heat. Stir the mixture at 1-minute intervals. The total time to melt this mixture will be 2 1/2 to 3 minutes.
In another bowl, with a whisk, mix the eggs, brown sugar, and vanilla until combined.
Fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture.
In another bowl, whisk together the remaining dry ingredients. Add the flour mixture into the chocolate mixture, mix until combined, and then fold in the remaining chocolate chunks.
Freeze the batter in a pie pan for 6 to 8 minutes until the batter sets and hardens slightly.
Coat two cookie sheets with nonstick cooking spray, parchment paper, or Silpat mats (totally scored one of these for Christmas – see image). Scoop about 10 tablespoon-sized Brookies onto each sheet.
Bake for 11-12 minutes, until the tops look dry and cracked. Cool completely on a baking rack.
Chocolate Beet Cake17 Dec
For Thanksgiving I made a chocolate beet cake with cream cheese frosting. I put it in a bundt cake pan, which made it look fancy and festive. Sure I could have baked it in a sheet pan, but this extra effort was not difficult. The recipe, with my modifications, is from Boistfort Valley Farms, which is one of the many farms at the Olympia Farmer's Market (700 Capitol Way N, Olympia). I did not procure my beets from Boistfort because I was lucky enough to receive some from Farmer Don, my loving father, who stealthily drops of produce bags in the wee hours whilst I slumber.
The Farmer's Market is open December 22nd – the 24th if you need to pick something up for your neighbor, your difficult to shop for dad or a colleague who unexpectedly left a gift on your chair.
Please enjoy:
Chocolate Beet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
1 T vanilla
1 3/4 cups flour
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt (or less)
1 1/2 cups cooked, peeled, and puréed beets
3 oz. unsweetened chocolate
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup oil (I like safflower)
Boil quartered red beets in water. Drain and cool. Carefully use an immersion blender to puree them. You might use a very high sided pot or fashion some kind of beet projectile skirt out of a paper plate for your immersion blender so you don't have beet meat plastered on the walls or your favorite apron. Set thoroughly mashed beets aside.Preheat oven to 350°F. Melt chocolate in a double boiler; remove from heat and cool slightly. Or, you can do this in one minute rounds in the microwave. Be forewarned that the bowl and the chocolate will get really hot. In a large bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Add sugar, oil, vanilla, melted chocolate, and beets, stirring well after each addition. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda and salt. Combine dry ingredients with chocolate mixture and beat until just blended. Pour into a greased and floured 9×13″ cake pan and bake for about 35 minutes. Cool and frost as desired. I garnished mine with beet chips, but while they looked lovely, they wilted. If you choose to decorate the cake as I did, I recommend adding the beet chips right before service.
Cream Cheese Frosting
4 ounces unsalted butter, softened
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
In a large bowl, beat together the butter and cream cheese with an electric mixer. With the mixer on low speed, add the powdered sugar a cup at a time until smooth and creamy. Beat in the vanilla extract
Wine and Chocolate in Walla Walla9 Dec
This fall, Lucienne and I ventured across the state for a couple of days of wine tasting in the adorable town of Walla Walla, Washington. We met our lovely friend Gen, who recently moved to Idaho, for a relaxing and indulgent girls' weekend.
None of us had ever visited Walla Walla, but as a college town surrounded by a seemingly countless number of wineries was a "Yes, please!" on the local travel list. We checked in to the hotel and promptly went in search of food. Downtown, we started out with a trip to the candy shop (not the 50 cent variety), enjoying mouth-watering chocolate covered pistachios from Bright's Candies. The sugar high was followed by a calorically redeeming beet and fennel salad at Brasserie Four, a French restaurant where the menus were printed on pieces of lined school paper. Très charming.
After a bit wandering, we made our way to dinner at Saffron Mediterranean Kitchen, where we tried Scallops "Mano de Leon" (yes friends, that's scallops with beef tongue) and chatted with our server Boe, who provided generous pours of delicious wine and shared that he has so many stories from the restaurant that he should start a blog. Boe.Knows.wordpress.com? Maybe someday.
After dinner, it was time for dessert, and we're not talking leftover candy from Bright's. A few blocks from Boe and beef tongue was an inviting pastry shop that also served coffee and wine. As soon as we entered Colville Street Patisserie, we knew we'd stumbled upon a Walla Walla sweet spot. Not only were pastries beautiful, they were delicious. Chocolate caramel tart with a chocolate swirl and a chocolate, coconut, passion fruit bite of heaven has us all swooning.
The next morning it was off to wine country where we discovered a few gems:
Tertulia Cellars was the first winery we visited. We were asking the concierge for directions when a friendly Tertulia wine club member overheard us offered to let us follow her to the tasting room. So friendly! The tasting room was warm and inviting and the wine was yummy. Gen liked the dry reds and I enjoyed the Viognier. Lucienne loved the dessert wine. It was mighty tasty.
Rulo Winery owned by a former anesthesiologist, and his wife, who liked making wine more than being in a hospital. The tasting room is inviting and unpretentious, and the Syrah is fantastic. I discovered that they sell it at Trader Joe's too!
Olive Marketplace was our second favorite dessert spot in downtown Walla Walla. The cozy atmosphere pairs nicely with the yummy seasonal baked goods.
Though our stay was in Walla Walla was fairly brief, the fruitful sampling of the town left a happy taste in our mouths, with only mildly wine stained teeth.


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Priestley House is a community within a community. One in which Individuals strive to be the best they can. Each student endeavours to succeed at the tasks set in front of them. We take pride in our loyalty, inspiration and respect. We are not only a House but a team, who together achieve more. We get our inspiration from the old Polar explorers, where team work will always help you to reach your goal.
Raymond was born in 1886 and educated at Tewkesbury Grammar School. In 1907 Raymond, whilst a geology student at Bristol University applied, to join Shackletons expedition to the South Pole. A year later he was recruited by Captain Scott to take part in the 1910-1913 expedition. The party split up and Scott and four companions failed to reach the pole and died. Priestley and five companions could have lost their lives when the expedition ship failed to pick them up, as it was cut off by ice.
They survived the long, dark and extremely cold Antarctic winter in a snow house, equipped only with tents summer clothing and four weeks rations. They combated boredom by reading aloud and singing remembered songs. Priestley was grateful that he had remembered the hymns he had learnt at Tewkesbury Methodist Church. Their return home in May 1913 was greeted by a thanksgiving peal of bells from Tewkesbury Abbey. During the First World War Priestley served as an officer in a Signals company of the Royal Engineers and won the Military Cross in 1918.
Each time you go into the Humanities Block, look up, Priestley's sledge is suspended from the ceiling. This was used on the ill-fated Scott Expedition in 1911 and went as far as the Beardmore Glacier. It was brought back to Britain on the Terra Nova the expeditions supply ship.
Mrs Kathrynne Newcombe is the Head of Priestley House.


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