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Now that I have addressed the misconception of where we (Solar System) is relative to the Galactic plane, I would like to continue the discussion of what is really important and that is what is happening in Sagittarius A. The black hole at the center of our Galaxy.
Where we are 'relatively' to the Galaxy was only mentioned because is seemed that this might be the case:
We might just be Hal, just not that lucky in being in the right place at the wrong time. Maybe we are, maybe we are not.
A nearby star rings in the new year
"One such young'un is the bright and shiny HR4796, a star 240 light years away, with about twice the mass of the Sun. It's known to be less than 10 million years old — compare that to the Sun's age of 4.56 billion years; we're 450 times older! — and has also been known for some time to have material around it in the shape of a ring."
"It's huge; 22 billion km (14 billion miles) across, more than twice as wide as our entire solar system.
Again, the ring has been known for some time; for example it was seen in Hubble observations back in 2009. But there is some new stuff here. For one, if you look along the long axis of the ring, you can see it looks fuzzy. That's real! The ring is made of dust grains of various sizes, probably the result of bigger clumps colliding with each other and grinding themselves up into ever-smaller pieces (the authors of this reasearch (PDF) call this a "collisional cascade", my new favorite phrase for 2012). These grains of dust orbit the star, and the smaller ones get blown away from the star due to the pressure of its fierce light. Bigger grains are less affected, so they tend to stay in place.
So the main ring is made of bigger grains, while the smaller ones are blown back, forming a larger, extended ring. That fuzzier outer ring is fainter and harder to see, but we see it more easily along the long axis because of geometric effects (similar to why soap bubbles and giant shells of cosmic gas look like circles in space). So even though we only see a part of this outer ring, the fact that we only see it in those two spots is what makes it clear we're seeing a ring at all! Funny how that works"
Why do I find this interesting? Well, this is an example of 'Photoevaporation'.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photoevaporation (again, not too wild about Wikipedia)
"Protoplanetary disks can be dispersed by stellar wind and heating due to incident electromagnetic radiation. The radiation interacts with matter and thus accelerates it outwards. This effect is only noticeable when there is sufficient radiation strength, such as coming from nearby O and B type stars or when the central protostar commences nuclear fusion."
This is what the paper presented by the Smithsonian Institute of Astrophysics says will happen with the gas cloud now at the center of the Galaxy. (See part 2). What this means is that a similar ring of dust and debris should be expected to be ejected from the Galactic center in such and event. Remember, the example star shown above is just twice the size of ours, Sag A* is (at the lowest guess 40,000 times as large!) At the upper end, it is 4,000,000,000 times as large.
"It's 26,000 light-years from Earth and Sgr A* is measured to be about 14 million miles across. This means that the black hole itself would easily fit inside the orbit of Mercury. How much mass is crammed inside this relatively small space? The lower mass limit of the black hole itself is calculated to be more than 40,000 Suns. However, the radio-emitting part of Sgr A* is a bit bigger, about the size of the Earth's orbit around the Sun (93 million miles), and weighs much, much more – 4 billion Suns.
Black holes have such a strong gravitational pull that nothing – not even light, which is the fastest anything can go in our Universe – can escape it. You may think that black holes should be invisible because they don't emit light, and suck up everything in the vicinity, but they can actually be very bright. This is because as matter bunches up around them, friction causes the gas and dust to heat up and emit light."
What causes this? No one knows! You will hear stuff about 'Solar Winds' etc. Nope, that isn't it otherwise it would be happening all the time, around every start that is visible. It is not, so this can be ruled out. All the material I can find on this subject is mostly about MASSIVE new stars and newly formed stars, when nuclear fusion starts. This star in our example is not massive at all! What has this to do with black holes? No one knows! Until recently, black holes were just a myth, predicted by Einstein's theory of relativity but none were known or observed. Now they are everywhere, but basically very little is known about them. What we do know is that Galaxies have these same types of emissions, and all Galaxies have massive black holes in them at their center. The paper published by the Smithsonian states that Photoevaporation is to occur but this would NOT fit into the Wikipedia definition of the term but rather more like our example star shown above.
What we do know about the proto-solar system crashing into the black hole:
- It will create extremely bright light. This is already happening. It is 5 times as bright as the sun now! It will get really, really bright in the coming months. This is a fact. From our referenced article on this small star example:
- "the smaller ones get blown away from the star due to the pressure of its fierce light."
We are therefore going to assume that the light created by this ongoing event will blow away (in a ring formation) the smaller material contained within this disk of gas/dust/planets creating a collisional cascade.
"The ring is made of dust grains of various sizes, probably the result of bigger clumps colliding with each other and grinding themselves up into ever-smaller pieces (the authors of this reasearch (PDF) call this a "collisional cascade"
Does this ring of material get larger or smaller over time? No one knows.
How fast does it travel? Since it is powered by light and other high energy emissions, one must expect it to travel at or near the speed of light. If it is to escape the gravity well of the black hole, it must be very fast. This is an assumption on my part.
Will it dissipate over time/distance? Who knows? I would expect that it would as it's circumference is expanding (eventually to at least the size of the Galaxy itself!) and if it is dispersing a fixed amount of material it would be so diluted by the time it reached us to be virtually invisible. However, it may just pick more stuff up as it moves thru the Galaxy. Like a Tsunami. If nothing stops it, something will reach here. Based on what we see in other Galaxies with these ring emissions, it will be HUGE, i.e. it will collect stuff from the center out!
How big will it be? By that I mean, how TALL is it above/below the Galactic Plane along which it should be traveling. I would assume it grows in size as it dissipates from the core, so being above or below the plane is probably moot.
- Radiation emissions will occur This too is agreed on. Massive amounts of X-Ray radiation is expected to be produced as the mass of the cloud approaches the event horizon of the black hole. What I dispute is that this will have no effect on the earth or Solar System in general.
- First, dispel all notions, comments or misguided information that says we are too far away for this to have any effect.
- Behold this diagram:
- This shows how the center of our Galaxy ALREADY has emissions that we can observe that reach a distance of 25,000 light years from either pole. These emissions are EXACTLY what we are talking about: X-Rays (outer shell) and Gamma rays (everything else from our perspective, but see Gamma rays below for the explanation!)
- Nobody has ever explained to me how they get this picture, but I assume it is an artist's rendition since it is from a perspective of perhaps 100,000 light years outside of our Galaxy.
- This is from the same group watching the cloud: Harvard-Smithsonian Astrophysics discovered November 10, 2010.
"On November 9, 2010, Doug Finkbeiner of the Harvard–Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics announced that he had detected two gigantic spherical bubbles of energy erupting to the north and the south from the center of the Milky Way, using data of theFermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope. The diameter of each of the bubbles is about 25,000 light-years (7.7 kpc); they stretch up to Grus and to Virgo on the night-sky of the southern hemisphere. Their origin remains unclear, so far.[67][68]"
The Chandra X-Ray observatory shows us an example of an X-Ray explosion ring.
"All three structures are thought to represent shock waves produced by matter rushing away from the superstar at supersonic speeds. The temperature of the shock-heated gas ranges from 60 million deg Kelvin in the central regions to 3 million K on the outer structure. "The Chandra image contains some puzzles for existing ideas of how a star can produce such hot and intense X-rays," agreed Prof. Kris Davidson of the University of Minnesota. Davidson is principal investigator for the Eta Carina observations by Hubble. "In the most popular theory, X-rays are made by colliding gas streams from two stars so close together that they'd look like a point source to us. But what happens to gas streams that escape to farther distances? The extended hot stuff in the middle of the new image gives demanding new conditions for any theory to meet."
Yes, what does happens to gas streams that escapes to farther distances? Again, don't expect answers soon. They mention yet another possible source of X-Rays, but really, they are just guessing.
This is what an X-Ray is:
X-radiation (composed of X-rays) is a form of electromagnetic radiation. X-rays have a wavelength in the range of 0.01 to 10 nanometers, corresponding to frequencies in the range 30 petahertz to 30 exahertz (3×1016 Hz to 3×1019 Hz) and energies in the range 120 eV to 120 keV. They are shorter in wavelength than UV rays and longer than gamma rays.
This is where they come from when not created by your doctor or dentist:
X-ray emission is expected from astronomical objects that contain an extremely hot gas at temperatures from about a million kelvin (K) to hundreds of millions of kelvin (MK). Although X-rays have been observed emanating from the Sun since the 1940s, the discovery in 1962 of the first cosmic X-ray source was a surprise. This source is called Scorpius X-1 (Sco X-1), the first X-ray source found in the constellation Scorpius. The X-ray emission of Scorpius X-1 is 10,000 times greater than its visual emission, whereas that of the Sun is about a million times less. In addition, the energy output in X-rays is 100,000 times greater than the total emission of the Sun in all wavelengths. Based on discoveries in this new field of X-ray astronomy, starting with Scorpius X-1, Riccardo Giacconi received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2002. It is now known that such X-ray sources as Sco X-1 are compact stars, such as neutron stars or black holes. Material falling into a black hole may emit X-rays, but the black hole itself does not. The energy source for the X-ray emission is gravity. Gas is heated by the fall in the strong gravitational field of these and other celestial objects.
So, based on this description we should see high X-Ray radiation occurring and it has and will be able to reach us at 26000 light years distance. Please note that the black hole itself DOES NOT emit X-Rays, only the material falling into it. This is a fact and the picture you see above has SERIOUS implications based on this information. Keep reading.
- Gamma Rays This is the REALLY BAD JUJU, BWANA! This is the stuff that will wipe out a planet! See those purple areas in the picture above? Everything in them is dead (if it were already alive). If this type of radiation hits us, we are goners. Do not stop here, lets at least review what they are:
- Basically, they really have no idea about this stuff, but this is what they say:
- What potentially can create Gamma Rays?
Because of the immense distances of most gamma-ray burst sources from Earth, identification of the progenitors, the systems that produce these explosions, is particularly challenging. The association of some long GRBs with supernovae and the fact that their host galaxies are rapidly star-forming offer very strong evidence that long gamma-ray bursts are associated with massive stars. The most widely accepted mechanism for the origin of long-duration GRBs is the collapsar model,[63] in which the core of an extremely massive, low-metallicity, rapidly rotating star collapses into a black hole in the final stages of its evolution. Matter near the star's core rains down towards the center and swirls into a high-density accretion disk.
The infall of this material into a black hole drives a pair of relativistic jets out along the rotational axis, which pummel through the stellar envelope and eventually break through the stellar surface and radiate as gamma rays.
Some alternative models replace the black hole with a newly formed magnetar,[64] although most other aspects of the model (the collapse of the core of a massive star and the formation of relativistic jets) are the same.
It is unclear if any star in the Milky Way has the appropriate characteristics to produce a gamma-ray burst.[66]
Chandra already shows us one. Sag A*. Don't these guys talk amongst themselves?
The massive-star model probably does not explain all types of gamma-ray burst. There is strong evidence that some short-duration gamma-ray bursts occur in systems with no star formation and where no massive stars are present, such as elliptical galaxies and galaxy halos.[60]
The infall of matter into the new black hole produces an accretion disk and releases a burst of energy, analogous to the collapsar model.
How does this actually happen you ask?
The means by which gamma-ray bursts convert energy into radiation remains poorly understood, and as of 2010 there was still no generally accepted model for how this process occurs.[73]
Particularly challenging is the need to explain the very high efficiencies that are inferred from some explosions: some gamma-ray bursts may convert as much as half (or more) of the explosion energy into gamma-rays.[75]
In this model, pre-existing low-energy photons are scattered by relativistic electrons within the explosion, augmenting their energy by a large factor and transforming them into gamma-rays.[76]
In other words, electrons moving at light speed bump up against photons (also travelling at light speed) and convert them to Gamma rays. Not possible in Einstein's world, but we will go with it.
The nature of the longer-wavelength afterglow emission (ranging from X-ray through radio) that follows gamma-ray bursts is better understood. Any energy released by the explosion not radiated away in the burst itself takes the form of matter or energy moving outward at nearly the speed of light.
As this matter collides with the surrounding interstellar gas, it creates a relativistic shock wave that then propagates forward into interstellar space. A second shock wave, the reverse shock, may propagate back into the ejected matter. Extremely energetic electrons within the shock wave are accelerated by strong local magnetic fields and radiate as synchrotron emission across most of the electromagnetic spectrum.[77][78] This model has generally been successful in modeling the behavior of many observed afterglows at late times (generally, hours to days after the explosion), although there are difficulties explaining all features of the afterglow very shortly after the gamma-ray burst has occurred.[79]
Sometimes you can just tell that they are guessing, but hidden in that statement is that Gamma Rays are produced in the shock wave magnetic field in the leading edge of this explosion.
Ok, what is so bad about Gamma Rays?
All the bursts astronomers have recorded so far have come from distant galaxies and have been harmless to Earth, but if one occurred within our galaxy and were aimed straight at us, the effects could be devastating. Currently orbiting satellites detect an average of about one gamma-ray burst per day.
Measuring the exact rate is difficult, but for a galaxy of approximately the same size as the Milky Way, the expected rate (for long GRBs) is about one burst every 100,000 to 1,000,000 years. Only a small percentage of these would be beamed towards Earth. Estimates of rates of short GRBs are even more uncertain because of the unknown degree of collimation, but are probably comparable.
Gamma-ray bursts are thought to emerge mainly from the poles of a collapsing star. This creates two, oppositely shining beams of radiation shaped like narrow cones. Planets not lying in these cones would be comparatively safe; the chief worry is for those that do. [80
For thick atmosphere planets, a gamma-ray burst's ultraviolet rays would kill 90 percent of D. radiodurans at distances ranging from 13,000 to 62,000 light years.
Life surviving that onslaught would have to contend with a third effect, depletion of the atmosphere's protective ozone layer by the burst. This would kill 90 percent of D. radiodurans at up to 40 percent of the distance across the Milky Way.[82]
For example, if WR 104 were to hit Earth with a burst of 10 seconds duration, its gamma rays could deplete about 25 percent of the world's ozone layer. It would create mass extinction, food chain depletion and starvation. The side of Earth facing the GRB would receive potentially lethal radiation exposure, which can cause radiation sickness in the short term, and in the long term result in serious impacts to life through ozone layer depletion.[84]
You want to know what will jack up your DNA, Gamma Rays.
When gamma radiation breaks DNA molecules, a cell may be able to repair the damaged genetic material, within limits.
They don't last long (seconds), they travel really fast, they go really far, and they are really, really bad if pointed in your general direction. Lets hope this does not happen.
- Time frame Well it is occurring right now, as we speak, relatively speaking. We see a large quantity of matter falling into our local black hole. You see what can happen when this occurs. What will be the result? As I said, we do not know, but it will not be NOTHING as stated by our friends at Science.com. Let us hope we are not Hal the deer with a target painted on us.
- Distance 26000 light years. That is how far away we are from whatever happened. Distance is our friend in this scenario. The light of the event will reach us sooner than the result. How much? Depends on what and how fast. Seems to me everything happens at or near light speed, so pretty quick I imagine.
- What does it mean to us? Watch this space! Be prepared to party as there is no place to run.
- That is everything, right? Sorry to say, no. Remember that there is this shock wave of magnetism, dust, and highly energetic particles ACROSS THE SPECTRUM, barrelling down the Galactic Plane? Well that is part 5.


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Just like of the articles of my favorite Magnolia Ink Magazine, I'd like to share something that is the same yet different. I'm using the Little Princess from the latest collection from Magnolia. And I colored them using 4 different mediums. Copic Sketch Markers, Prismacolor Pencils (and gamsol) Distress Ink Reinkers and Albrecht Durer WaterColor Pencils.
Prismacolor Nupastel Sticks: I used this for cheeks for all 4 images.
So there it is----4 different mediums to color stamped images. I couldn't get to achieve the exact color shade to match all for. The colors I used are the ones that I have on hand. I know each color have their exact match...and some day I might run across them. Anyway, I hope you find this helpful. I would REALLY appreciate it if you give me your thoughts on it!
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...and the dwindling of numbers.
Here are some thoughts that occurred to me today, in light of all the posts and concern over the (white, male, Santorumesque) efforts to impose new restrictions on women's healthcare that have recently unfolded.
Republicans just can't help themselves. Their desire for exclusivity and to turn back the clock to, say, 1850 has gotten to the point where it would be hilarious if it weren't so sad...
Strike that. It is hilarious.
Let's look at their efforts to reach out.
So they long ago alienated African-Americans, fighting at every turn as they did against any implementation of civil rights laws, and further, seeking to roll back what rights have been won by imposing new poll taxes and onerous voter ID laws designed to keep out the great unwashed on election day.
In Arizona, Alabama and now Georgia we've watched as what miniscule gains they made with Latino voters were erased in the slow-motion political and economic train wreck that is those states' anti-immigration laws.
They've stood firmly with the one percenters, fighting tooth and nail against even gelded, toothless financial reforms, shrieking about government takeovers when people made the mild suggestion that the very rich--who have done so well under our system, and who the rest of us have very kindly declined to rob and murder--might like to pay a few percentage points more in taxes rather than see the country they supposedly love descend into a bloody, crumbling hellscape.
Gay rights--well. 'Nuff said.
And now they're doing their damnedest to alienate the 50.1 percent of the population who regularly visit a gynecologist--along with the unknown percent of the rest of the population who think women might have more to offer the world than to become the human version of factory-farm sows, lolling on their sides in a cage, spitting out child after child under the watchful eye of male supervision.
Jesus Christ! Keep up the good work, fellas!
Pass the popcorn--what we thought was the slow decline of the Republican Party may well turn out to be the end of the Republican Party in an apocalyptic firestorm--one of their favorite go-to visuals. And it might happen sooner than we think, if they continue to chase people out of their ever-shrinking 'big tent.'
It occurs to me that if you support people who hate everyone, you're unlikely to have anyone support you.
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Sorry, I've been a bit MIA around here lately, I've been super busy. Unfortunately, I haven't been busy doing anything interesting, just a lot of work stuff, and house stuff--all pretty boring really. And I've been away from my computer a lot the past two weeks, at a half week off-site summit for my company, at a Giants game with my department, and then late last week and today IT has been working on my primary computer because it keeps crashing. So all of this has = no bloggity blogging.
But don't worry, I've got a couple yummy recipes to share with you this week, until I have something more interesting to write about (I've got some projects in the works, but they're not blog-ready yet). I think I might be getting the hang of this wifely cooking thing!
Until then, I'll leave you with a picture of me at the Giants game last week, as well as a "before" picture of our horribly messy garage. We've been working on cleaning it for almost 2 months now, and are finally almost done!
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Story of my Life by Gwen Oatsvall | Edit Post
OK, so let's just say that this morning did NOT go smoothly … Basically, Daisy wanted something that she could NOT have at the moment … I simply explained that we did not have enough time before the bus to do what she wanted and that we would do it after school … She then proceed to scream my name (about a 1000000xs) and repeat how she WANTED IT and WANTED IT NOW … My answer of "no, but later" was NOT acceptable to her … She banged on my door screaming my name, she followed me around the house as I gathered the other kids things and REFUSED to take my answer … So as any good mother would do, I explained in a calm voice (if you believe that one I got a island to sell you), but seriously I let her know that now she would NOT be getting what she wanted this afternoon now either because of her behavior and her refusal to LISTEN to me (the person of authority - I pointed that one out to her also) … So as my angel got on the BUS with unkind eyes and a few tears left on her cheeks, God (was so kind and timely) to point out how I act JUST LIKE THAT SOMETIMES … He reminded me of my daily REFUSAL to accept his answers and his words for my life, my choices, and my decisions … He painted me a picture of MYSELF going around kicking cans and rocks in the dirt w/ my hands in my pockets SULKING because HE won't give me what I WANT … I began laughing at my situation and how my difficult moments w/ my children always remind me of how I do the same to the LORD … It helps me to parent w/ GRACE (maybe not in that moment, but I definitely was kinder when Daisy got home) … lol … God showed me how sometimes he furrows his BROW at me for not learning my lesson the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd time … HE laughs when I keep KNOCKING on the door demanding things, when he has already told me the answer … THE ANSWER THAT IS BEST FOR ME (see the parallel - I give Daisy answers that are best for her and YET she refuses to listen) … So life lesson - if I as an adult struggle w/ my selfish mess and the LORD still gives me LOVE & GRACE then perhaps my frustration level with my kiddos could use a little more LOVE & GRACE (cause in reality DAISY IS JUST FIVE) … hee hee
I am always so thankful for the little stories that GOD plays in my mind, so that I can be a better wife, mother, or friend … He is an AMAZING ABBA FATHER and even when I pitch a fit he loves me with GRACE and sometimes just sticks me in the corner of LIFE in a little time out.
I am always so thankful for the little stories that GOD plays in my mind, so that I can be a better wife, mother, or friend … He is an AMAZING ABBA FATHER and even when I pitch a fit he loves me with GRACE and sometimes just sticks me in the corner of LIFE in a little time out.
My DAISY GIRL
and so have GOD AND I !!!
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- lizzielou said...
Oh I just love this! Thank you for sharing Gwen! This is so true and just gave me new perspective. YAY!
- October 31, 2013 at 9:41 PM
- Margie said...
Ohmygoodness! This was so like my talks with God after I have parented an out-of-control child. Yes, God has a lot to teach us!
- November 3, 2013 at 3:40 PM
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Karyn Parsons, an American movie and television actress, is married to Charles Alexandre Rockwell, an American movie director, producer, and screenwriter. They married in February 2003 and have two children, Lana and Nico. Alexandre is currently teaching and Karyn runs a production company. Karyn is biracial.
Sunday, September 12, 2010
5 comments:
- ValeriesWorld said...
Nice picture of Karyn and family
- September 12, 2010 at 10:07 AM
Another for your list: Brigette Romanek is a black singer and handbag designer who is married to Mark Romaneck, who is a music video director (I think he's worked with Madonna a lot.)
- September 12, 2010 at 8:17 PM
- PurpleNepenthe said...
I like it too Valerie :) And thanks Anon - I will look into them.
- September 13, 2010 at 5:58 PM
Another couple for your blog:
Aisha Tyler & husband Jeff Tietjens.
Aisaha is an actress and her husband is an attorney.
Not sure if you have them yet :)
- September 18, 2010 at 5:35 AM
- PurpleNepenthe said...
Thanks for the tip! I posted them here:
- September 19, 2010 at 8:17 PM
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What can Greentest do?
Greentest nitrate tester can measure nitrate levels in fruit and vegetables, whether they contain any harmful substances, by determining the relative concentration of nitrate ions. Greentest3 with TDS meter function can measure the concentration of various salts in water. Greentest ECO measures the power of ionizing radiation (gamma-ray and beta-particle flux) to determine background radiation which can be found all around us in a variety of commonly used objects construction materials, household devices, office accessories, etc).
What kind of contaminants are measured by Greentest? Can Greentest detect heavy metals, pesticides and other harmful substances?
Greentest measures the salts concentration in the tested products and water, both salts that are essential and the ones that can cause serious harm to your health. This is especially true for nitrate salts that can accumulate in food products in high concentrations, due to improper cultivation. Greentest is calibrated to show the number of nitrate ions only.
The device is not intended to detect pesticides and heavy metal ions, as they don't influence the electric conductivity. However, he high level of nitrate content found within food products may have a link to higher levels of pesticides, heavy metals, and link to lower levels of antioxidants, microelements and vitamins.
Does Greentest TDS meter measure the pH level of water?
Greentest does not measure the pH level in water, Greentest TDS meter measures the concentration of various salts, solids and acids disolved in water. High molecular organic compounds such as pesticides, herbicides and hydrocarbons cannot be detected by the device. Greentest scale is calibrated in ppm parts per million (ppm) and it determines the amount of foreign ions for 1 000 000 molecules of water. That is why 1 ppm=1 mg/l=0,02 mg-equivalent/liter = 0,01 mM equivalent/liter. (Based on norms provided by the German Institute of Standartization DIN19643).
Can Greentest measure water hardness in flowing water?
No, the measurements can only be conducted in constant and stable water. During measurement, it is important to hold the proble steady and completely submerged in the water.
Can Greentest indicate the freshness of fruit and vegetables?
Greentest can detect the content of nitrates in fruit and vegetables. It is common for some fruits to be stored in the refrigerator for months after harvesting, or with preservatives and chemicals added to make them look fresh. High levels of nitrates may indicate the fruit is not fresh enough, because nitrate ions within the plant cells will gradually be released during storage as the fruits start to decompose. When food is not fresh, nitrate levels tend to rise. Freshness is related to the potential bacteria/fungus level, a matter of hygiene and food safety. Therefore, Greentest does not directly indicate "freshness", but by knowing the nitrate level in fruits and vegetables you may make a more informed conclusion on whether they are fresh enough or not.
What kind of meat does Greentest test?
Greentest nitrate tester can measure the freshness of all types of meat, including fish and poultry.
What kind of background radiation does Greentest detect?
Background radiation is determined by the amount of power ionizing radiation (gamma-ray and beta-particle flux), which are the most harmful to human's health). GreentestEco devices are the only devices available that detect background radiation within the measurements recommended by international standards.
Why is the radiation indicator sound always on?
GreenetstEco starts measuring the background radiation immediately after the device is switched on. It will stop detecting radiation only when the device is switched off. In case of high level of background radiation, the indicator will produce a frequent sound. The result of the ionizing radiation test will be displayed and a recommendation will be issued. Who knows, maybe one day, GreentestEco will save your life.
What is a cumulative dose?
A cumulative dose is the maximum dose accumulated during the whole time needed for the radiation detection process. To start measuring the cumulative dose, press the START-STOP button on the screen. The device continues measuring in the background until the measurement is finished by pressing the STOP button. To clear previous readings, use the Reset button.
What does the Green, Yellow and Red colors results indicate?
The norm (indicated by the green color) for every type of food product has been provided based on European, American and Asian standards and recommendations (references are provided in the user manual – section 1.4). The yellow and red indicators are based on the recommendations of scientists and research from health organizations (this is more of a suggestion than a strict rule to follow).
What to do with a product that has a red color result? Cook, eat, or throw away?
We do not advise you to throw away food products if Greentest shows a red result, we only claim that if you consume all vegetables with a high nitrate concentration for long periods then it will raise the risk of particular diseases, thus consumers are recommended to calculate their daily intake compared to their <insert the full term for ADI> (ADI).
A red color result should help you to determine where to buy your food products and whether it is the right time/season to buy these products.
Mainly fruits do not pose a significant threat due to relatively low nitrate content. As for vegetables there is usually no need to throw away high nitrate concentrated vegetables as some cooking and preparation procedures can lower nitrates by 15‐60%. To reduce the risk of high nitrate concentrated vegetables we recommend that you:
- Store leafy vegetables in a refrigerator if they are not cooked immediately;
- Cook vegetables soon after chopping or mashing;
- Wash and peel vegetables before cooking;
- Blanch high‐nitrate vegetables in boiling water for one to three minutes and discard the cooking water before consumption.
- Infant foods such as vegetable puree and vegetable congee should be prepared for immediate use.
- Store the fresh leafy vegetables in a refrigerator if they are not cooked immediately.
How accurate are Greentest's results?
Greentest is highly accurate with less than 10% margin of error. As proved by proficiency tests held in metrology institution laboratories within China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Why does a second measurement of the same product provide different results? Sometimes I have 200mg/kg or more difference.
This variation is explained by the fact that the fruit or vegetable being tested has an irregular distribution of accumulated impurities in different parts of the product. For example, closer to the stems of the content of impurities may be much higher.
In addition, for better accuracy testing should not be conducted twice in the same place, because after the first test, the electric conductivity may change the distribution and composition of nitrates in the location tested. The same happens if you conduct a test of water hardness in the same glass of water twice. In this case, we recommend you use different glasses with the same water.
Please remember, to get more accurate results, you need to carefully follow the guidelines within the user manual and instruction on "How to test".
Does the temperature of food influence the measurements?
The products should be measured when they are at room temperature (at least one hour after storage in a refrigerator), as the temperature of the product will highly influence electric conductivity. The device measures electric conductivity but is calibrated to show the amount of nitrates as there is a direct dependence attached to each type of product. All calibrations are based on products at room temperature only.
Can I use Greentest to detect nitrate content in cooked vegetables?
No. As Greentest was calibrated to detect nitrate ions only in fresh fruit and vegetables
What influences the results of Greentest measurements?
The results of measurements, depends on salt concentration in the intercellular space, conductivity and the condition of the cell membranes of the tested tissue of a product.
Calibrations and updates?
The device is calibrated every time it is switched on. While switching on the device, ensure that the probe is not inserted into the test product. This enhances the measurement precision. Greentest cannot be updated via the internet or any other source. The updated version that will include an expanded list of tested products and other features can be acquired only by purchasing a newer model of the device with an updated version of the software.
Can I change the battery?
The battery cannot be changed, as the device cannot be opened. It can be charged with a micro USB cable. The battery is designed to last 1000 recharges and discharges. One charge will last for 6 hours of continuous use and 3 months for normal household usage. The device has a lifespan of approximately 5 years when used appropriately.
How to clean the device and reduce the risk of bacteria emerging?
Clean the probe with a dry cloth before measuring a product and with a wet cloth after each use (before switching off the device).
Can I add more types of fruits and vegetables?
You cannot do it personally, the device database of fruit and vegetables can only be upgraded by the manufacturer. Greentest cannot be updated via the internet or any other source. The updated version that will include an expanded list of tested products and other features can be acquired only by purchasing a newer model of the device with an updated version of the software. If you have any products you wish to be inserted in the next version of the device, you are free to let us know and we will take it into account.
Why doesn't the device switch off automatically?
The device does not switch off automatically because it may be measuring a cumulative dose. When you press the STOP button on cumulative dose the device will switch off automatically after a couple of minutes. The timing for the auto switch-off feature can be set up in the device settings.
What is the difference between 1 probe and 2 probes devices?
2 probe devices are designed to offer better accuracy for testing water. When testing water, it is very important to ensure that both probes are parallel to each other when immersing them into a body of standing water for the duration of the measuring process.
What should I do to reduce the level of contaminants?
Do nitrate and nitrite pose any special risks for babies and infants?
What quantities of nitrate can be ingested without any health considerations?
The WHO has derived an acceptable daily intake (ADI) for nitrate of 3.7 mg/kg body weight, but this does not apply to infants aged less than 3 months. This value equates to a nitrate quantity of 222 mg/day for an adult weighing 60 kg. A maximum intake of 93 mg/day (25 kg body weight) applies for children aged 3 years and over.
Signs of acute nitrate poisoning
Severe cyanosis of the skin and mucous membranes (can be pallor); Sudden weakness, drowsiness, agitation. Dizziness, severe headaches, blackouts. Shortness of breath. Incoordination. Lower blood pressure, increased heart rate. In severe cases, convulsions, loss of consciousness, coma.
Is there a health risk through nitrate and nitrite in foods?
Do organic grown vegetables have less nitrates than conventional?
Which factors influence the nitrate content in foods?
I bought the veggie 3 days ago, is it ok to eat it?
It's better to use Greentest to check it. Because the longer fruits/veggies are kept the more nitrates they will accumulate, because of the decay.
What are the sources of nitrates/nitrites?
What is nitrite?
Nitrite is an interim product in the supply of the plant with nitrogen. As plants cover their nitrogen requirements through nitrate, plant-based foods – especially various vegetable varieties – can contain comparatively high quantities of nitrate. In vegetables containing nitrate, microbiological or enzymatic effects can cause conversion of the nitrate into nitrite. This can happen as a result of improper storage, incorrect transport and/or non-observance of the standard rules of hygiene.
What is nitrate?
Nitrates are nitrogen compounds which occur naturally in soil, but which can also be spread through fertilization. Plants utilize the nitrogen contained in nitrates for their own metabolism and to produce protein. Nitrate is extracted from the soil by the roots and distributed throughout the plant where it is converted into high-energy protein compounds by means of photosynthesis. Excess quantities of nitrate are stored, with food plants having different nitrate storage capacities. Nitrate from soil can also be washed into groundwater through rainfall, which means that it can ultimately be found in drinking water too. The nitrate levels in ground and drinking water can be considerable, depending on the predominant form of land use.
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by Julie Musil
Thank you for joining us, Julie!
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I don't write contemporary and don't have a clue how to. I've been wondering about it lately. So thanks for the road map. I really needed it and it's very timely. Congrats to Julie!ReplyDelete
I wrote a contemporary YA/NA series and since I don't have children, I had to rely on the memories of what I felt and went through. While times have changed, the feelings of angst and finding one's place are universal.ReplyDelete
Perfect stated and so very true! The world might keep spinning and changing, but as human beings our basic needs have always remained the same. Everyone wants to be loved and heard and cared about.
Sheri, thanks so much for having me! I wish you much luck on your contemporary. I'm sure it'll be wonderful.
Natalie, it's amazing how we usually write what we like to read. I rarely read fantasy or paranormal, so I wouldn't have a clue as to how to write in that genre.
L. Diane, you're so right about those universal feelings that remain the same. Sure, the world is totally different than when we were teens, but those angsty feelings do NOT change. Thanks for stopping by!
You had me at a "handsome pickpocket" !!!ReplyDelete
Ha! Catherine, that's so funny. I tell ya, I know these characters do bad things sometimes, but it sure was fun to write. No teens--or grown ups--are perfect, right?Delete
I have one idea for a contemporary YA novel, which my daughters keep encouraging me to write. And recently, when I pitched several ideas at a non-writing couple who (unwisely) asked what I was writing next, this was the one they were most interested in.
The big problem -- I'm not that interested in it, and I don't think it's original or market-worthy.
How do I convince MYSELF that it's worth trying?
Yeah, that's the problem with it. It's precisely the reason it's taken me this long to come to this point of wanting to write it.Delete
Dianne, seems to me you should write what you're passionate about. Don't you think?Maybe let this idea simmer on the back burner until you're totally ready.
My last book actually had ghosts in it, but I never thought I'd write a book with ghosts. I have a feeling your contempt. idea will surge to the front when the time is right.
I love writing contemporary just as much as I love writing fantasy/paranormal.
I really like this cover too.
Kelly, thanks for the kind words about the cover! I love that you like writing in multiple genres. I recently heard the writing advice, "If the genre you're writing in doesn't bring you success, then try another genre." Seems like that advice is tailored just for you!Delete
I've been seeing this around. Congrats to Julie.
Contemporary can be fun to write. I decided to add a fantasy element to a part of the story. Maybe it will work. :D
Donna, I'm glad you've been seeing it around :)
It's funny you mention this. I recently read a Nicholas Sparks novel that included a ghost. First time I'd ever read one of his contemporary novels that included the slightest hint at paranormal. It was fun!
Congrads Julie! I love contemporary MG. I love your idea of plucking events from the news. Good one! Your book sounds fabulous. That's two books I've seen this morning that I have to buy.ReplyDelete
Robyn, thanks for the kind words! I swear, I watch the news with a pad of paper close by. There are so many fun/dramatic/heartbreaking real life stories to draw from. Happy reading!Delete
Congratulations, Julie! I don't think I could write contemporary. So many things to consider.ReplyDelete
I love contemporary too. The ideas from the news is a good one--especially if you see a trend of certain kinds of incidents. I know Jodi Picoult uses news trends quite often to build premises.ReplyDelete
She does? I didn't know that, but it is totally logical. Gives you a base to start building upon.Delete
Laurel, I loooove Jodi Picoult. Have you guys read her novel "19 Minutes?" Holy cow. That's a ripped-from-the-headlines story that involves a school shooting. I read her notes in the back, where she told how she'd interviewed many of the Columbine victims. It's an unforgettable story.Delete
I do have YA book ideas I want to work on in the future. This definitely gave me a lot to think about. Thanks for sharing! And congratulations to Julie!ReplyDelete
Thanks, Chrys! It's great that you have YA book ideas all lined up. Maybe you could even combine some :) Good luck to you!Delete
You know how much I enjoy your books, Julie. I'm looking forward to reading this one, too.ReplyDelete
Lee, you are a super, duper, sweetheart. Thank you <3Delete
I've heard a lot of buzz about this book and it sounds like something I'd like to read. I agree that contemporary novels have never been out. Look at the success of Sarah Dessen! What a great idea to create characters who will struggle most within the plot. I never thought of it that way. I usually start with the characters. Thanks, Julie and Sheri.ReplyDelete
Joanne, excellent point about Sarah Dessen. I ADORE her books! Her books quietly tell compelling stories about real life situations for real life teens. She's brilliant. Thanks so much for stopping by!Delete
I love this post. Great points to ponder from the roadmap. Thanks for sharing!
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Raquel, thanks so much! We each have our own process, but I find it helpful to "rob" techniques from other writers. There's always something I can learn from someone else :)Delete
Congratulations, Julie! I'm going to put your book on my TBP list. :)ReplyDelete
Sharon, thank you! I hope you enjoy the book.Delete
Wonderful list and tips. In my past few manuscripts I'm vague with technology since it changes so fast. The news can give us ideas.ReplyDelete
Medeia, isn't it crazy how fast things are changing? Heck, even in publishing things are changing faster than I can publish a blog post.
I swear, the news is packed with story ideas. Truth is definitely stranger than fiction.
I'm working on a contemporary YA right now...this is so helpful for me! Thank you!
Sarah Allen
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Sarah, that's wonderful! I wish you much luck with your contemp YA!Delete
I'm always impressed by anyone who can successfully capture an authentic, contemporary YA voice! Great interview, ladies :)ReplyDelete


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I've also heard of people calling them Santa Buttons. They are SUPER easy and fast to make, and not to mention delicious!
Any kind of Hershey Kiss, Reese's peanut butter cups, or Rolos
Pretzel rings
Preheat your oven to 300 degrees. Unwrap your candies and place them on a baking sheet (I put foil on top because it's easier to peel them off in the end). Put a pretzel ring on each candy (for peanut butter cups, the pb cup will have to go on top of the pretzel). It's ok if the pretzel isn't perfectly round.
Pop them in the oven for 3 minutes. Around the 1 minute mark I open the oven and shake the cookie sheet around a little bit to get the chocolate moving in the middle of the pretzel ring. When the time is up and you get them out of the oven, I move the tray back and forth again to move the chocolate around. Place an M&M on each, pressing down slightly.
Refrigerate for 5-10 minutes or until chocolate is firm. Store at room temperature.


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Guest Design Spot at the fabulous
there is no way he's going in those waves..not ever!
Brown Sugar Challenge #49 - at the beach
Jellypark Challenges - Celebrate Summer
Wags'n Whiskers Challenge 107- Cute as a button
So delightful. Love how you did the creative clouds.
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He certainly is a Cool cat :) He is adorable and love all your detail and colours Pat.
Hugs Mau xx
Fabulous Pat. Love the cool cat and your stunning design detail.
Fabulous card,love the images and great details.xxx
I love this card Pat, such a great image and wonderful detailing
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This is SO cool, Pat! It's such a great image and I love the beach scene you've created for it with different textures and colors. Fabulous!
Such a fun card, Pat. Fabulous colouring and paper piecing! I love your funky clouds and those lovely waves...wish I could jump under those right now! x
Hi Pat, great colouring hun. Love the clouds and your sand and waves look super.
Hugs Sue W.
Congratulations on being our Guest Designer at Eureka Stamps!!
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your card ~ SO much awesome detail and I LOVE the coloring on the cat!!
Pat this is a stunning card.
Totally love the scene you have created.
Thank you so much for joining us at Brown Sugar
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Congrats on your GDT spot Pat - so well deserved.
Your colouring is awesome and your card is fabulous.
Enjoy the rest of the evening.
Debs xx
What a cool cat Pat! Love the scene you have made using the torn paper and die cuts - fab! Susan x
Pat your card made me smile this morning, such a great scene you have created and just love that little dog...
so gorgeous pat.i love your cool cat and your beach scene is fantastic :D
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This is gorgeous Pat. I love the image, so sweet and the beach scene is brilliant.
Lorraine x
Super cute, fab embellishments, loving the cool cat! Thank you for sharing with us over at Jellypark Friends for our "summer challenge". Mel :o)
Had to get you info to add to my blog so stopped by and became a follower. Your card is just darling love the scene you created with your papers cool cat is so adorable and love your coloring and all the wonderful layers.
Hugs, Patricia
Hi, Pat! LOVE LOVE LOVE the coloring of your kitty in this cute beachy scene, with the layers of sand, darling felt clouds with stitching, and pretty ocean view. A wonderful card! I also like Mr. Scruffy in the card below - miserable with this red nose and dealing with a code. Darling Get Well card. hugs, de
Beautiful card, great texture pieces, thanks for sharing it with us in the brown sugar challenge, karen


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Sketchup Resources
SketchUp was a Google product until recently; it's now part of Trimble. Google's ownership, plus a free-to-use version of the application has made it popular with millions of people and, fortunately, there's still a free version.
Although very powerful, SketchUp is easy to use - once you know how, of course. You can use it for various things, including creating 3D models of houses, furniture or just about anything - even 2D floorplans.
We can only scratch the surface of SketchUp's capabilities here, but armed with the basic knowledge of how to use the main tools, you'll be able to quickly draw objects to scale in real-world dimensions.
Although you can use SketchUp on a laptop (the system requirements aren't demanding) you really need a proper mouse with a clickable scroll wheel to be efficient, particularly for moving around your models. Otherwise, you'll be forever clicking on the zoom, pan and orbit tools to move and resize the model on screen.
One of the key things to learn about SketchUp is that you'll use the keyboard to draw a line or rectangle to a certain length or size. When you begin drawing a line in a certain direction, simply type its length, for example '0.62m' and press Enter. You could alternatively type 0.62 if you've picked a template with units set to metres. However, you can type '62cm' or '620mm' to achieve a line of the same length.
If you follow our tutorial here, you'll end up with a basic model of a house. You can add textures using the Paint Bucket tool, then choose from the selection of materials, such as bricks or roofing. If you plan to use textures, make sure you draw your model to actual size otherwise bricks, for example will appear too large or too small.
To get started, download and install SketchUp from www.sketchup.com. Click the Download SketchUp button, then the Download SketchUp link. Avoid the SketchUp Pro button, which is an eight-hour trial.
How to create a 3D model with SketchUp
Step 1. Launch SketchUp and click the Choose Template button on the welcome screen. Choose 'Architectural Design - Millimeters' and click Start using SketchUp. The main application will load with a 3D view.
Step 2. Click Camera > Standard Views > Iso, then click the Rectangle tool (third from left) and click, move your mouse to draw the rectangle, then click again to finish. Most tools in SketchUp work this way - there's minimal click-and-drag.
Step 3. Select the Push/Pull tool (press P) and click inside your rectangle and move your mouse upwards to 'pull' the surface and make a 3D box. You can make objects a specific size by starting to draw, then typing in the number and pressing Enter.
Step 4. Using the rectangle tool (R) again, draw another rectangle on one of the box's surfaces. SketchUp snaps to edges and endpoints, making it easy to line elements up. You can find the midpoint of a line by hovering the cursor near it.
Step 5. To look around your model, use the Orbit, Pan and Zoom tools. Instead of selecting them from the toolbar, click your mouse wheel and drag to orbit your model, roll the wheel to zoom in and out, and click the wheel while holding Shift, then drag to pan.
Step 6. SketchUp will automatically snap to the three axes (red, blue or green) to help you draw accurately. Select the Line tool (P) and orbit the model to better see the top. Draw a line between two midpoints to divide it in half.
Step 7. Highlight the line using the Select tool (Space) and use the Move tool (M) to create a roof. Make sure the line stays snapped to the blue axis to ensure the apex remains in the middle, and not skewed to one side.
Step 8. The offset tool is one of the most useful. Orbit the model to look at it from below and use the Offset tool (F) to create an offset slightly in from the edges. With the Push/Pull tool (P), push the offset upwards to just below the roofline to create an overhang.
Step 9. You can use the Pencil, Rectangle, Offset and Push/Pull tools to create windows and doors with ease. When you're finished, save your model. You can export it using the File > Export menu. Commonly, people export 3D models to Google Earth.


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I taste a lot of wine—and I mean a lot of wine. I hope that doesn't sound like complaining, because it's anything but. I love exploring the world of wine and bringing the best—and sometimes even the worst—to you, my readers.
As spring begins, I thought it a good time to catch up on some one-off wines and news bits that I have dog-eared in my tasting notebook—notes that just haven't made it into any stories for a variety of reasons.
This is the beginning of a new periodic feature here on LENNDEVOURS…Sips and Slurps.
If you love Zinfandel, look for Monte Rosso Vineyard. Monte Rosso Vineyard, which means "red mountain" is named for the red volcanic soils you'll find there, high above the Sonoma Valley. Over the past several weeks, I've had three different zinfandels made with fruit from this well-known vineyard—one from Rosenblum Cellars, Rancho Zabaco and Ravenswood. All were outstanding, balanced renditions of my favorite West Coast grape. In particular, the 2002 Rosenblum stands out. If you see this wine, pick it up. You'll be glad that you did. I know that there are other great zin vineyards, but this is one I like a lot.
Rkatsiteli—hard to pronounce, easy to enjoy. Dr. Konstantin Frank Wine Cellars is one of only a handful of U.S. wineries to grown and make wine from Rkatsiteli—a wine most popular in Eastern Europe. That's no surprise, the producer's namesake founder pioneered the growing of classic European wine grapes on the Eastern United State. Smelling and tasting like a racy, exotic blend of Riesling, Gewurztraminer and Gruner Veltliner, this $25 white is impeccably balanced and just might be the perfect wine to serve with Asian cuisine.
A hearty congratulations. This isn't directly related to any particular wine, but I'd like to extend my heart-felt congratulations to Christopher Tracy and Allison Dubin of Channing Daughters Winery. The winemaker and general manager respectively, they are use to raising delicious, hand-crafted wines…but now they get to try their hand at raising their first child, a boy, who was born a couple weeks ago. Salute!


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Phone: 425.252.3236
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AeroMech has been awarded a supplemental type certificate (STC) by the FAA for RVSM airworthiness of the Cessna 650 (Citation III & VI) aircraft. This STC can be used with an already developed Aircraft Systems Upgrade STC for the required instrument modifications. With the RVSM STC award, AeroMech now can offer a convenient "one-stop" RVSM package for Cessna 650 operators as well as qualified modification centers. Please contact AeroMech for more details and availability.


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It is already time for CSI: Color, Stories, Inspiration Case File 10. I hope you can play along with us this week, Debbi has chosen a very dramatic colour combo and inspiration photo, here it is:
I decided to do a watercolour painting for the background, using the three shades of green in the colour combo. All of them were mixed using only two colours (Yellow Ochre and French Ultramarine). I hope I got it right, watercolours dry lighter so it was a bit tricky getting the right shades. The painting was very inspired by the inspiration photo, but I also added a tree, symbolizing growth and strength. Here's the finished painting (8.5 times 11 inches):
When it was finished, I didn't want to cover it up, so I made a second one to use as a background to the layout. Here's the second one:
And here it is turned into a layout:
Manila cardstock was inked in red and pink (using Spun Sugar and Fired Brick), the hearts were die cut from the inked pieces and then stamped with a scrip stamp using a slightly darker shade of ink (Victorian Velvet and Aged Mahogany). They were stitched to the page and then folded up a bit to add dimension. I used of photo from when my son was just a few weeks old. I also added some stamping and white embossed some grass and birds. The edges of the layout were distressed.
Two close-ups:
Thank you so much for looking at this long post!
Supplies: Stampscapes: Duck Trio in Flight 023A, Flock Lg. 113B; Hero Arts Earth Flowers CL428, Old Letter Writing S4878, alphabet stamps; EK Success alphabet stamps; Daler & Rowney watercolours, Versafine Onyx Black ink; Distress Ink: Spun Sugar, Victorian Velvet, Fired Brick, Aged Mahogany; Ranger Seafoam White embossing powder; vellum; Tim Holtz Sizzix Tiny Tabs & Tags die, Mini Hearts; twine; chipboard butterfly; glossy accents; watercolour paper; Ranger manila cardstock.
Saturday, March 10, 2012
CSI Case File 10: My Heart
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I'm just popping in from CSI to say how very much I loved this. You have amazing talent.
Glad you did two backgrounds as then you can put one in your scrap album and one in your wall.
Sarah x
I have been meaning to pop over here and comment on this page, it is amazing I so what that background, lol I could just sit and stare at this.... Absolutely stunning!!!ReplyDelete
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Independent budget chain Budgens has reported positive results following its overhaul of selected stores across England. The newly transformed stores were redesigned in order to appeal to high-end customers who are more likely to shop at upmarket grocers such as M&S Food and Waitrose. Internal research from Budgens has suggested that the change has been successful.
The grocer's change in strategy and design was sparked by recent declining sales among out of town supermarkets, while small local convenience stores saw a rise in footfall.
Brand Director, Mike Baker reported "Our new proposition is all about making grocery shopping more interesting whilst highlighting the Budgens difference – supporting smaller suppliers, offering local seasonal food alongside the big brands," he said.
The concept stores brought in more fresh products as well as an onsite bakery to up the focus on "authentic, affordable, artisanal and locally-produced foods".
Baker further commented: "Premium retailers are usually better at providing experiences and connections which is why they are often hard to beat".
In order to match certain higher-end grocers, Budgens will also offer a broader 'Discover the Taste' selection, a 'Free Coffee Friday' which will offer customers a free coffee when spending £10 or more in store and free WiFi. The beverage offer appears to be extremely popular after competitor Waitrose…
A survey of shopper's attitudes taken before and after the relaunch of the flagship store in North London showed a significant improvement towards the Budgens brand and across most brand metrics. Nine out of 10 shoppers said they'll return, while the number of items purchased per visitor per visit more than doubled.
Under the scrutiny of the recent dairy crisis affecting the larger grocery chains, the independent retailer now claims that 87% would choose Budgens because it sells more locally sourced products.
The complete overhaul sees the grocer also aiming to develop its brand communication and strengthen its ties to the local community, something the Brand Director stated had been neglected in the past.
Budgens' strategy now focuses on the idea of "Everyday discovery at the heart of local life".
"[It's] about providing posh nosh for the masses, alongside good value brands you can trust," he said. "We work with thousands of smaller suppliers and local food heroes, seeking out the very best produce that Britain has available so we can offer a twist on the daily shop." Baker said.
The grocer is also catching up with the 21st century by beginning to build a social media presence, taking its first steps into Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.
"We also signed up to O2 Priority Moments earlier in the year and early results have been very positive," Baker added.
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Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Waves: part II
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I've been watching your progress on this piece with great interest and what you are doing is simply fantastic! Can't wait for your next post!ReplyDelete
I can feel the waves splashing already! This is going to be an awesome piece.ReplyDelete
that's so clever! It looks fantastic.ReplyDelete
Het wordt steeds mooier!ReplyDelete
Very intriguing. I'm enjoying watching your progress on this project. Thanks so much for sharing your adventure.ReplyDelete
Your waves are looking really neat! This is so creative and certainly a great way to use a beautiful piece of lace.ReplyDelete
Brilliant waves Marjolein. Your sky,ocean and sand really are looking fabulous. Creative Hearts are Happy Hearts...ReplyDelete
wow those waves look great Marjolein. You put so much thought into all you do and it really paysReplyDelete
This is looking great!ReplyDelete
Do you remember what I said about seeing the whole scene better by looking at a small picture? Well, this time I walked away from the computer and looked at the screen from far away. Again I can see how great this scene will be. Extremely realistic! This is not only looking great, it IS great!
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Supporting and promoting tennis in the Ann Arbor area
2018 City Tournament: Singles Rules and Registration Information
Except for the Open division, EVERY player must be at least 18 by the end of the calendar year.
Players must be Washtenaw County residents, unless they become AAACTA members (you may reside outside Washtenaw County and still play in the tournament if you are an AAACTA member).
Membership: AAACTA:
We encourage all players to join AAACTA to show support for local tennis and to take advantage of the discounted entry fees for members (you can join AAACTA at the same time you register for the tournament).
Players are not required to be USTA members, but if you are a USTA member, please list your USTA membership number on the registration form (there is a field for this). Also, please note that you must play at (or above) your USTA rating (e.g. 3.0, 4.5, etc.).
All players should report to their tournament site on the designated play date 15 minutes before the start time, unless the tournament website says otherwise. DEFAULT TIME IS 10 MINUTES AFTER THE START TIME (when a court is available). Warm-up is limited to 10 minutes. Players should be prepared to play two matches a day. Matches scheduled for weeknights will start no earlier than
Matches in the 4.5 and Open singles divisions will be best 2 of 3 sets. A 10-minute break is allowed between the 2nd and 3rd sets.
All other divisions will use a Match Tiebreak (first to 10 by 2) instead of a third set. There is no 10-minute break between the 2nd set and Match Tiebreak.
In all divisions, at 6-6, a Set Tiebreak (first to 7 by 2) will be used. All tiebreaks (both Set and Match Tiebreaks) will use the Coman (USTA league) format (click
for the procedure).
A new can of USTA-approved balls will be provided by the tournament for each match.
All players should report to their tournament site on the designated play date 15 minutes before the start time RAIN or SHINE, unless the tournament website says otherwise or the Tournament Director emails all players. The Tournament Director will determine whether or not to delay matches or to reschedule. If the Tournament Director determines that a match may be played on the VTC indoor courts due to weather, all players must agree to the move and are responsible for any court fees. However, the cost of any final matches that must be moved indoors will be paid by AAACTA.
Singles: $35 ($30 for AAACTA members). Tournament fees are nonrefundable. Players will receive a T-shirt. Trophies will be awarded to the finalists in each division. To register, go to the online registration site via the link at the end of this page.
Draws will be posted on
AAACTA's website
at least 24 hours before the start of play. Players are responsible for checking the draws for their match start times and locations.
Events with an insufficient number of entries may be cancelled or combined with other events at the discretion of the Tournament Committee.
Players will be notified in advance if this is done. Large draws may require weeknight first rounds, with every effort made to avoid conflicts with USTA schedules.
The tournament is divided into divisions according to USTA (NTRP) ratings and age. The Tournament Committee requires USTA ratings for USTA players and intends to obtain other similar information regarding non-USTA rated players and reserves the right to move players to a more appropriate division. Misrepresentation of level of play may result in disqualification.
Details of criteria for each level are provided
. Please pay close attention to both skills and past experience when self-rating.
Singles divisions:
3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, Open, Senior (50+), and Super Senior (60+).
Players can play in the Senior and Super Senior divisions regardless of rating.
Assisting with rules or line calls is not allowed. If players require assistance during the match, they should raise their racquets and wait for assistance from a tournament official. Coaching is only allowed between the 2nd set and the Match Tiebreak or 3rd set.
If you have questions prior to the tournament, email our registration guru
Dan Fisher.
I grant permission to AAACTA to use any photos or videos taken during the tournament for display on the AAACTA website and for legitimate marketing or promotional purposes.
By clicking on the registration link below, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the above rules.
Registration has closed.
Registration for the Singles Tournament has closed.
When you register, you will have the opportunity to purchase an AAACTA membership and receive a discount on your entry fee. However, the family membership is not automatically adding other family members to the database. Please email
Betsy Capelli
with the names of your immediate family members so that she can add them to the database. Thank you!


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BRASHER – One woman was injured in a rollover accident in Brasher, but two children escaped the accident unscathed Thursday at 10:30 a.m.
Shanna L. Cayea, 24, of Fort Covington was traveling south on County Route 37 whe she lost control of her vehcile and exited the roadway. The vehicle overturned and Cayea was injured. Two passengers, Katalya R. Morales, 2, and Antonio Morales, four months, were also in the vehicle, but were not injured.


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In an isolated stretch of cattle country, amid wanted posters for the notorious Phantom Raider, a shootout claims the life of two men. Later, at Spade Cooley's Dungaree Ranch, Carson, a guest at the dude ranch and a novice horseman, is questioned about the incident by the sheriff and says that he did not see anything suspicious during his morning ride. Spade's friend Jill, from the nearby Cross Bar Ranch, tells him that she expects the attacks by rustlers to end now that her uncle, Kimball, has arrived from San Francisco. Meanwhile, special agent Mike Hoskins, who is also a guest at Spade's ranch, has a secret meeting with Kimball, who reveals that he has lost a thousand head of cattle to rustlers. Mike tells him the cattle may be in Mexico, and says he suspects the rustlers are receiving contraband in exchange for the stolen livestock. Kimball and Mike agree that no one must know they are working together. Later, Kimball catches one of his ranch hands, Turner, unloading contraband, but Kimball is shot to death by Kevin, another ranch hand, before he can report the crime. Kevin then brings the sheriff and his deputy to the ranch, and when Jill comes home, the sheriff gives her the bad news about her uncle. The next day, Turner and Kevin are leading a group of ranch hands in a raid on a herd of cattle when they notice Mike on a nearby ridge and shoot at him. Mike escapes, but he is intercepted by Jill, who tells him that Kimball is dead and orders him to get off the range. Later, at Spade's ranch, as the ranch hands are practicing some acrobatic feats, Jill expresses her suspicion of Mike. The following morning, while Mike is out riding, he is shot at by Carson, who is hiding in the trees. Mike escapes, and he and Spade ride to the canyon, where they see the masked Phantom Raider meet with Turner and Kevin and exchange contraband. Acting on Mike's hunch, they hurry back to the ranch and wait for Carson to return. Meanwhile, at the Cross Bar, Jill confronts Kevin after finding a vial full of diamonds, and he locks her in the barn. Back at Spade's ranch, Mike searches Carson's room and confronts Carson with evidence that he is the Phantom Raider. Carson escapes, but Spade and Mike pursue him to the Cross Bar Ranch, where, with the help of Jill and the acrobatic ranch hands, the rustlers are subdued. After the sheriff arrests Carson and his gang, Mike says a warm goodbye to Spade and Jill before heading back to Tucson.


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Title: Myth War 2 Online
Status: Released Graphics: 2D
Genre: MMORPG
Developer: UNIGIUM
Publisher: IGG
Explosive Features:
- Classic RPG style
- Fun pet system
- Unique combat style
Myth War Online 2 (the updated version of Myth War Online) is a free to play 2D fantasy MMORPG based in the magical european middle age era.
Myth War 2 has four classes: the Humans, the Centaurs, the Magicians and the Half Human Robots. The game features fast turn based combat, unique weather system, summoning and shapeshifting, destructive weapons and deity beasts, as well as a rumor and rebirth system.
The war among the Gods had become a pivotal episode in history and left the living world in chaos. The mystical dimension created by the Great One had granted the Gods infinite powers. Be that as it may, Gods were still restricted severely by the rules of balance of the mystic dimension, and none of them could escape the final stages of life. Fueled by their desires to create an ending, they ignored the promises they made to the Dominator, abandoning rules which they established, and eventually created a war.
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Video Card: support 16bit 800*600, DirectX: 9.0c
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that game are pay to play i dont like it now
This was a great game if other company owned it.
Epic MMO game!
If they at least Improve on there graphics
then it'll be even better!
what is with people not being able to distinguish between, "there, their, they're, lose,loose, to, too" ?
haha, your comment made my day
people that doesnt have english as main language
This game maybe not shines with graphics or content, but it's a wanderful MMO if you are looking for game where you could chat with other people for hours.
Chat system in there is simply amayzing. Maybe even the best i ever seen in all MMO's. With hiperactive and wonderfull emotions what you will find in game, you will never will be left without chance to fully show off you emotions.
This is perfect game where to make friends and chat with them about serious and also dum and funny things for hours. If you love to chat with other people when playing MMO's, try this out, you will become addicted!


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Ezra Klein – Why does Obama keep telling reporters there are 'no shovel-ready projects'?
October 19, 2010
The big news on the stimulus going into November should've been this report from the Center for Public Integrity pulling together the many, many letters Republican lawmakers sent asking the administration to use the stimulus to fund projects in their district and saying, forthrightly, that those projects would create jobs and improve the economy. Obama should be going around the country, setting up a podium at each of those projects and making clear just what it is the stimulus did, and just what it was that Republicans opposed. Instead, he's telling reporters that the foundational phrase of his sales pitch for the stimulus was a mistake, which implies to voters that the Republicans are right when they say the stimulus didn't work. File this one under "unforced errors," I guess.
Very peculiar. Obama at moments seems to lack experience in tangibility, almost as badly at Bush 1 and scanners at the supermarket (he'd never seen one).


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Some of you may remember the South Downs Way fundraising walk we did back in 2012 with RR dog Alfie (who we eventually homed). On a bit of a whim I've signed up for another challenge and thought I should try and raise some money for Rescue Remedies in the process.
No dogs on this one - just me and a non-stop (hopefully) 100km hike from Eastbourne to Arundel on the South Coast Challenge http://www.southcoastchallenge.com/
Please consider donating to give me some added motivation! Thanks in advance.
South Coast Challenge
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I remember you guys doing this last time and what a great success it was. Good luck Colin and hope this one is just as successful for you!
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Miracle view! Very well seen! Congrats!
Thanks Vadim, have a wonderful photo day, regards.
excellent diagional Flemming, terraced abstract
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Belgium and its Foreign Minister Steven Vanackere host Gymnich
On Friday, 10 and Saturday, 11 September 2010, Belgium hosts an informal meeting of the European Union's Council of Ministers for Foreign Affairs, also known as 'Gymnich'. The name 'Gymnich' refers to the place in Germany where the first informal summit of this type was held during the German Presidency of the Council of the European Union in 1974.
Since the Treaty of Lisbon came into force, the Foreign Affairs Council has been chaired by EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Baroness Catherine Ashton. At this informal Gymnich meeting, Minister Vanackere and Lady Ashton welcome the ministers of foreign affairs.
The purpose of Gymnich is to give the ministers a chance to freely, informally and intensively exchange ideas with each other about a range of topical EU foreign policy issues. Instead of adopting formal conclusions, Gymnich tries to outline the broad thrust of EU foreign policy.
Alongside other discussion topics on the packed agenda of Belgium's Gymnich meeting on 10 and 11 September are EU humanitarian aid for Pakistan and the cooperation and aid prospects for that country in the short and medium term. Other issues that are addressed include relations with strategic partner countries of the European Union and the cooperation between the EU and Turkey regarding foreign policy.
Moreover, a working breakfast is held on Saturday with the four candidates for EU membership: Turkey, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Croatia and Iceland.


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Church Service:
Worship Service 10:30 AM
Children's Sunday School 10:45 AM
Events Calendar
Thursday, October 25, 2018, 09:30am - 10:15am
Contact Carol Snyder
FAB - Flexibility & Balance
Tuesdays and Thursdays a 9:30 am.
Free class and all are welcome. Wear comfortable clothes and entry through the north doors which face the Manteno Library.
Remember, everyone exercises a their own risk. Programs are geared for he high school and older age group. Invite your friends.
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On the very precious day of 15th September, 2015"VISION" was organized in the premises of our college Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Technology.
Vision is organized under "Indian Society of Technical Education" every odd semester of the academic year since 2010. Each Department hosts a set of events and workshops for the students to participate and maximize their skills and gain some amount of knowledge apart from the bookish facts and figures.
This is also a platform for the students to enhance the technical as well as management skills by managing the events further to enlighten each departments' name. The events were kicked off with the inauguration by the Head of the Department and the ISTE coordinator of each department.
The events started by 10 am and got over by 3.30 PM With a plethora of events ranging from basic technical knowledge to the tasking non-technical events and not to forget the On the Spot events and the breath taking flash mob performed by each department the entire day was fun-filled and joyful.
Taking into consideration the engineering background and interest of innovative and young minds the events were well framed as to not just sharpen the minds of the students but also to make them ready for the future which lies ahead. The day ended with everyone dancing to the melodious tunes of Garba and some peppy songs.
Lastly Vision-15 truly lived up to the expectations of 'learning with fun' in just a time span of morning to evening. The success of Vision needs to be applauded to each and every brick which has laid the foundation to build Vision and marking the future of SVIT to be a promising one.