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Húsið á Eyrarbakka has, among many other things, an amazing collection of embroidery- and other handcraft samples. Here's some of the most amazing pieces that I saw there. The photos are extra large I'm afraid, that's the only way to really portray the sheer awesomeness that's gone into making the pieces.
This one may not look that impressive unless you know just how TINY it is. I would hazard a guess that the width of it is about 10cm.
I have a weak spot for embroidery that mimics real plants and I spent a long while just staring at all the effort that's gone to making this piece.
Likewise - amazing work! I'm especially fond of the silver embroidery on the heart.
There were also some weaving samples. Again, the size of these is very small in reality.
Here's one of my favourite items in all Icelandic museums: leather slippers. These were a very typical kind of footwear in Iceland, worn by almost everyone in one form or another. The material varied according to what they were used for and what the owner could afford, but the main things stay the same: the slippers are made of leather and have a decorated wool insole.
According to our history teacher the wool insole was crucial since the leather would wet through. The people who do historical enactment wearing viking era clothes second this, when you're wearing shoes like these you either have to pad the bottom with wool or to sit a long time next to any fire that's been built on the site, trying to thaw your toes. :D
Another pair of slippers, this time made out of seal skin. The pattern of the insole is very typical to Iceland. You can see similar ones in the shoulder area of Norwegian sweaters, but curiously Icelanders rarely (if ever) use this pattern in knitwear other than mittens or the insoles of these photos, at least far as I've noticed.
Some amazing pieces of national dress jewellery. Just look at that filigree!
I would wager a guess that all of these except for the front right piece are parts of the headdress. The exception, to me, looks more like the front piece of a belt. I may be entirely wrong though so feel free to correct me - now I wish I had had the sense to look at the backside as well while I was there! But noooooooo of course I just spent my time jumping up and down in front of all the prettyness instead. :þ
I'm a total sucker for calligraphy so guess how much I twitched just looking at these. And that sheep bone bobbin, oh my Bob.
Two langspil! I still want to buy myself one but the only place I've seen to sell them is that instrument shop downtown, and the ones I tried there don't stay in tune. You tune it and three bow-pulls later you have to re-tune...
One of my favourite items of the museum, a completely hand sewn national dress, a skautbúningur. Btw you can compare the belt on it to the one in the glass case.
The bust and the headdress. The fabric seems to be mostly wool with velvet decorations going around the bust and the arms.
A detail shot of the veil. Our specialist Rinna could probably tell more about how it's made...
The embroidery on it is quite amazing.
The decorations on the arm.
...and the hem.
I'm not entirely sure what this one was used for but will you look at that embroidery!
Look at it!
And finally another sample done in metal thread + assorted items. That bone carved piece is a real work of art even when broken.
There was much more to see in the museum of course, I was going mental over everything amazing I saw there. If you ever happen to come over to Iceland do keep this museum in mind: it's not far away from Reykjavík and there's lots to see on the way there as well. The only downside is that if I remember correctly it's only open in the summer.


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MONTEBELLO, CA (09.03.2013) – Soundstream is a company that gives back to the local community. An example is the recent association with the Children's Hospital Orange County.
"Soundstream is participating in an auction to benefit the Children's Hospital Orange County. Popular Comedy Central comedian Gabriel Iglesias stopped by our offices and signed several Soundstream items to be included in the charity auction" LeaAnne P, Soundstream's Marketing and Social Media contact, related to 12voltnews.com.
"A lot of times, people may think that Soundstream is all about making the best car audio for the automotive lifestyle, and we are but… We are also about giving back. A member of Team Soundstream has a son who was diagnosed with Systemic JXG – a life threatening disease that 1 in 10 million children get.
CHOC Hospital Orange is doing wonderful things for the youth of Orange County and beyond. I myself have a son whose life was saved by CHOC Orange County. Anytime I can give back, I do. A few days ago, Gabriel Iglesias stopped by our Soundstream Studios for an interview and I presented him with an opportunity to sign some items for us to auction off. He didn't hesitate to help us. In face, he jumped at the opportunity…"
-Ryan Klein – Soundstream Product Development
Join Soundstream October 13, 2013 at Downtown Disney for the CHOC Walk 2013.
For more information, please visit: walkwithrickyandfriends.com.
Soundstream has set up an Ebay auction where they will be auctioning off some items:
- R1.124 eBay item number: 261276071557
- PN4.320 eBay item number: 261276085413,261276085087
- SS Hat eBay item number: 261276086917
- Team SS Shirt eBay item number: 261276087882

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Stolen Youth – Dark Century LP
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Band: Stolen Youth
Title: Dark Century
Released: 25/03/2011
Catalogue Number: CLARITYLP01
Format: Vinyl LP (33rpm)
Pressing Number: 314
Pressing Information: 104 Bone w/ Gold Haze, 210 Black, 7 Test Presses
Status: Still Available
Other Information: Recorded by James Balderston in 2010. Mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side, NY. Artwork by Glenn Smith. Layout and design by Patrick Galvin. Line up on the recording is Sean - Vocals, Jesse - Guitar, Tom - Guitar, Footy - Bass, Dave - Drums. Printed by Pirates Press. Gatefold cover with matte finish artwork. Comes with CD and booklet inside, same booklet from the CD version
1. Whispers Of The Past
2. Fear Amongst The Masses
3. Desensitised
4. Poverty Of Love
5. Blood Bank
6. Humans
7. Dark Century
8. Antidote
9. Worlds Apart
10. Just A Reminder
11. Cannibal Revolution
12. Swim To the Sun
Test Press
- First pressing test press
- Pressing of 7
- Hand numbered in silver marker on back cover "Test Press #/7"
- Plain white labels with plastic inner sleeve
- Gatefold cover
First Press Colour Vinyl
- First pressing on bone colour with gold haze vinyl
- Pressing of 314 (numbers 1-104 on colour vinyl)
- Hand numbered in gold marker on back cover "#/314"
- Gatefold cover
- Comes with CD and booklet inside. Same booklet from the CD version
First Press Black Vinyl
- Pressing of 314 (numbers 105-314 on black vinyl)
- Hand numbered in gold marker on back cover "#/314"
- Gatefold cover
- Comes with CD and booklet inside. Same booklet from the CD version
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I've never met a vampy nail color I didn't like.
I love the dark seductiveness of a nail that has the appearance of dried blood. Not as goth as black, not as classically pretty as red, but a mix in-between.
Opinions vary over whether colors this dark are appropriate to wear at the office. I say "know your office," and be mindful of your position – where you are and where you want to go. They're dangerous, these vampy colors. They say "I'm a woman who knows what I want and I will do what I need to do to get it."
Chanel was the originator of the dark nail craze, with the introduction of Chanel Le Vernis Vamp 18 nail color back in 1994, most notably on Uma Thurman's short nails in the cult classic film "Pulp Fiction."
For your consideration are 3 of my more recent Chanel vampy acquisitions. Chanel Le Vernis Malice 637 was Chanel's holiday polish in 2012. A beautiful deep, dark, blackish-red with an actual *visible* red shimmer, the formula on this is spot on. This photo, in fact, is ONE coat of Malice, applied in a huge rush. I can only imagine that 2 coats looks downright amazing.
Chanel Le Vernis Vendetta 483 is a deep purple creme, with the classic hidden silver Chanel shimmer. It flashes nearly black in certain lights, dark purple in others, and dusty grey in still others.
Finally, the classic, Chanel Le Vernis Rouge Noir 18, which is the non-US version of Vamp 18, and was only recently made available to US customers via the Chanel.com web site. A deep, dark, black-red crelly (jellyish-creme), Rouge Noir has a perfect formula, and the color has the depth and squishyness I look for in a jelly or crelly formulation.
Malice and Rouge Noir are limited edition colors, currently available on chanel.com for US $27 each. Vendetta is part of the permanent collection, also available on chanel.com for US $27.


text: Corinthians is still enjoying their first Copa Libertadores title, earning once again a huge amount of time in Brazil's most important TV show. Corinthians' coach Tite is also reaping what he sow by going to TV networks to express his opinions about topics ranging from their player's condition to criticism regarding their probable Club World Championship, Chelsea. Continue reading


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BEIJING — China's producer price index (PPI), which measures costs for goods at the factory gate, rose 5.5 percent year on year in June, flat with the pace in May, official data showed on July 10.
The 5.5-percent rise marked the end of continued declines in PPI growth pace since February this year. In the first half of 2017, PPI averaged 6.6 percent, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
Factory-gate price inflation in the ferrous metal and nonferrous metal smelting and rolling processing industries expanded from a year earlier, while the price increases eased for the coal mining and dressing, petroleum processing, as well as petroleum and natural gas extraction industries, according to NBS senior statistician Sheng Guoqing.
Month on month, PPI edged down 0.2 percent in June, narrowing from the 0.3-percent decline in May, NBS data showed.
China's PPI has stayed in positive territory since September, when it ended a four-year streak of declines, partly due to the government's successful campaign to cut industrial overcapacity, which benefited the wider economy.
The PPI figures came alongside the release of the consumer price index, which rose 1.5 percent year on year in June, flat with the pace in May.


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Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Panama ... first impressions
Jetlagged, exhausted after leaving two emotional parents behind, I found myself in Panama Airport about 16 hours later, waiting for my rucksack to be unleashed from the carousel and still quite anxious about what lay ahead.
My taxi-driver, arranged by the hostal, did not show but, after some gentle negotiations, I found msyelf sharing a ´collectivo´taxi into the city for the start of my new adventure.
I managed to chat for a while, in Spanish, with my two fellow passengers, who were from Venezuela, even if part of me just wanted to go home ... Silly me!
Central America is the final third of my gap year and over the next three and a half months I´m going to explore life in Panama, Costa Rica, and Nicaragua.
My jitters weren´t helped when I found two Tourist Police at the reception of Hostal Marmallena, aparently one of my fellow guests had been relieved of her bag right outside the front door.
I was extremely tired, and slept quite well, and still felt quite anxious in the morning.
Then I got up, got out, and began to explore, and soon I was enraptured by the city and its people.
Yes, there are dodgy areas at night.
Yes, tourists stick out like sore thumbs.
But my room was extremely comfortable, so quiet that I slept for 12 hours on my second night, and day one of the last leg of my trip involved a seven hour walk all around town.
Casco Viejo was stunning ... old colonial houses, which reminded me of Havana, which were abandoned by the rich and the middle class decades ago. Now they are being restored with US dollars and there is a building frenzy in the area. Nobody told the Panamanians, it seems, about the ´crisis´ which has crippled Ireland and so many other countries.
So I walked for hours, checking out the action on Avenida Central, the city´s man hub and the wealth of colour of the indigenous people in the pedestrianised zone.
I found a Chinese restaurant, dark and seedy, which served up a huge scrumptious meal for about US4 and I gazed across at the huge boats readying themselves to enter the world´s most famous canal.
The city´s modern high-rise zone has been called the ´Miami of the South´and there are a host of things to do and see in this city.
After 48 hours, my anxiety has all but vanished. Central America is going to be an adventure, just as it is for virtually every tourist who takes on the challenge and goes out and explores.
The girl in the hostal did nothing wrong, she was just unlucky at 11 p.m. at night in one of the ´safest´ places in town.
Poverty is a fact of life in this region, but the vast majority of Latin Americans are friendly, hospitable souls, who are just trying to survive on poor wages. Already, after 48 hours, I feel that the place is far friendlier than Spain.
Suddenly, I´ve conquered some of my fears. And, as I´ve said in earlier posts, that´s what this gap year has been about for me.
We can go about distrusting strangers and feeling scared, or we can open our eyes to the goodness in the vast majority of people in the world.
I´m not anxious, I´m not scared, I´m looking forward to the next three months with genuine excitement, as I´ve again left the safe harbour that is Galway behind. Once again, it´s time to get out and explore ...!
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Good on ya Ciaran!Best of luck on your continuing adventure.Keep posting! Pat.ReplyDelete
Nice one - really exciting!ReplyDelete
I'm amazed by what this city has to offer ... and yet there is hardly a tourist to be found. It's so near to the USA, but the Americans all seem to flock to Costa Rica and leave the delights of Panama behind. Well, it's their loss! Thanks guys ...ReplyDelete
Hey Ciaran me heartie! Excellent blog, as ever. Your ending reminds me of a most cheesy quote I once read. It was on a poster (fixed onto a meeting room wall – yet another mind-numbingly boring talking shop of an afternoon). Anyways, here's the gorgonzola:ReplyDelete
'A ship is safe in the harbour: but that's not what ships are for.'
You've prolly heard it, but hey. Is what I reminded myself recently - here's to being tossed about on the waves (Matron!) x
Nice one, Amanda, I think I did come across that somewhere before. And it is so true! Best of luck with your new ´vida´ en Caceres. Sounds fabulous!ReplyDelete


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The fine folks at Mother/Gamer/Writer have been hosting a Manga/Graphic Novel/Video Game Novel Challenge for a few years now, and I'm going to join in this year.
I'm going to shoot for the stars and enter at Level 5 (read a total of 45-55 books). The actual reading should be easy. I tear through manga and graphic novels on a regular basis (and I'm skipping the video game novel portion of the challenge). But keeping up with reviewing each book? That will be a challenge. Let's see if I can keep up or I fall flat on my face, shall we?
I better get myself to the library and get some manga and graphic novels checked out, because if there's one thing I can't do, it's afford to buy all of the books I am going to read! If you're of a mind to help me in that department, maybe you'd consider buying one of my books or stories? (What, you thought I'd miss a chance for a shameless plug?)


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East LA's CFA Leaves More Questions Than It Answers
Only a few residents participated in recent meetings held to review study data.
By Gloria Angelina Castillo, EGP Staff Writer
About 100 East Los Angeles residents attended meetings last weekend sponsored by the Los Angeles Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) intended to explain the results of a recently released Comprehensive Fiscal Analysis (CFA) on the financial viability of unincorporated East Los Angeles becoming a city.
While the seemingly outnumbered opponents to cityhood questioned the area's financial feasibility, proponents focused their questions on the study's accuracy and completeness.
Read this story IN SPANISH: Análisis del Este de Los Ángeles Deja Más Preguntas que Respuestas
Some residents complained copies of the CFA—which explains the revenues and costs of the proposed City of East Los Angeles—were not available at local public libraries; others expressed dissatisfaction with the analysis itself.
"How much were you paid to do this study? $130,000? Well, I'm very disappointed in your presentation. The public has the right to know … you should show a break down of the fees …what we're actually paying for," said Sophia Quiñonez during both the July 29 and July 30 meetings.
Across the board, residents seemed most concerned about the impact incorporation would have on public safety and taxes.
"…[If Sheriffs services are reduced] how can you not foresee increased crime here? … That would doom us to be targets," said business owner Yolanda Duarte.
Duarte compared East Los Angeles to Compton, saying crime went up when budget cuts reduced policing.
The East LA CFA indicates that 118 patrol officers were assigned to the East Los Angeles Sheriffs Station, a number the department is proposing to increase to 138. However, the study's author, Economic & Planning Systems Inc., calculates the city would need 93 patrol officers —a number "more similar to contract services provided to other communities," which would reduce costs.
East LA resident Al Rivera, however, questions the accuracy of both the Sheriff's and the study's numbers. He said the Sheriffs website states 56 deputies patrol East LA, and added he's been told by a "source" that there are really only 48 deputies assigned to patrols.
LASD Contract Law Enforcement Lt. Michael Irving told EGP that 56 patrol officers is correct, and includes officers on personal leave, etc. The 152 other sworn officers currently at the station are assigned to other duties, including 74 assigned to contract cities that include Commerce, Maywood and Cudahy, according to Irving.
East Los Angeles Resident Association President Benjamin Cardenas on Tuesday told EGP they do not want to speculate on the estimates or comment on whether the LASD numbers are inflated. EPS' estimate for Sheriffs services are "in line with other comparable cities with similar demographics, crime stats and service calls," he said. ELARA is backing the incorporation effort, and paid for the CFA study.
LAFCO and EPS will follow up and ask the County CEO and LASD to clear up the discrepancy and verify the numbers to be included in the final CFA, LAFCO spokesperson Paul Novak told EGP.
On Saturday, EPS' Richard Berkson said the Sheriff's proposal was not audited. He said starting a police department is expensive and noted that many cities are looking to contract with the LASD in order to save money. Still, proponents, like Arnuldo Delgado, said they wished he would "get more than one bid" to compare costs.
Residents also questioned the amount and allocation of property taxes, noting that the CFA's numbers are much lower than those reported in an earlier study. Berkson explained property tax amounts in the study are a calculation, and said he could not vouch for the information in the Initial Fiscal Analysis produced by a different group in 2007.
That study, conducted by Burr Consulting before the housing bubble burst, estimated the area's property taxes at $30 million; the CFA released two weeks ago put the number at $14 million.
According to DataQuick, a San Diego-based company that provides monthly statistical data on home sales, the median price paid for a single-family home in unincorporated East LA between January and June 2011 was nearly half of what they were for the same period in 2006. Home prices in the 90022 zip code were down 49.8 percent while homes in the 90063 zip code dropped 57.9 percent when compared to 2006, DataQuick's Andrew LePage told EGP in an email. It is unclear from the study, however, if the assessed values in those areas have also been reduced.
Long-time cityhood supporter Miguel Haro questioned why EPS had assumed the East LA economy would not grow. Berkson responded saying there are not major development plans proposed and noted the area is land-locked.
Others asked how much the Utility User Tax (UUT) would increase if the tax went from 4.5 percent to 10 percent as suggested in the CFA.
Seventy-three-year-old Frank Ortiz, said he was willing to pay more taxes in exchange for accountability. No one gives you free services unless you go on welfare, he said.
CJ Salgado, a resident and blogger, asked that a market analysis be conducted and include the informal economy, which he said represents a significant amount of un-captured revenue.
While the Final CFA will address submitted questions and comments, it won't include an analysis of the informal economy. "It is important to note that the informal economy generates no true 'revenue' for local government: no sales taxes, property taxes, nor fees (i.e., permit fees, business license fees). It is unclear, therefore, what benefit studying the 'impact' of the local economy would have relative to the economic viability of a proposed City of East Los Angeles," Novak told EGP.
Staunch cityhood opponent and East Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce member Eddie Torres grilled LAFCO and EPS at Saturday's meeting. He said the CFA shows the county is currently "subsidizing" services for East LA, and wanted to know if that means the area would "go broke faster" if it becomes a city.
Responding to another question, Torres was told cityhood would fail if it were placed on a ballot along with tax measures not approved by voters.
On numerous occasions, Novak and Berkson said the CFA offers options to address the area's deficit, adding that residents can submit other options to include in the final CFA through Aug. 29.
City Terrace resident Jesse Luna said becoming a city would just add "another layer of bureaucracy." Berkson responded that becoming a city gives an area more control of how they use revenues. He said management would not be duplicated but rather shifted from the Board of Supervisors to local control.
"This is a bad time to consider cityhood," Luna said.
Some people want the deadline to comment on the report extended because they claim LAFCO failed to make hard copies available in a timely manner. Novack said there are no plans extend the deadline. He said LAFCO sent copies to the four East LA libraries via FedEx overnight delivery on July 14, adding prior to the meetings no one had informed LAFCO that the copies were not available. Supervisor Molina's staff has been asked to look into the issue, he said.
"We distributed over 100 copies of the CFA Executive Summary at the two community meetings, as well as more than 100 copies of the hard copies of the EPS PowerPoint slide presentation (it appears everybody who attended left with a copy of both). We distributed 6 copies of the full Public Review CFA as well (at the community meetings), and took names/addresses of individuals who wanted hard copies, and LAFCO staff will mail those out this week. There is a special ELA section on LAFCO's web-site with full copies of all relevant documents," he said.
The CFA was prepared by "a qualified, capable, and competent consulting firm (EPS) under the leadership of Richard Berkson, an experienced manager who has prepared several other CFA's over the past decade," Novak said responding to concerns that the CFA was lacking important data.
The public comment period is open until Aug. 29. Residents can submit comments to LAFCO via U.S. mail, fax, or e-mail (firstname.lastname@example.com). LAFCO prefers written comments because the records will be utilized in the Public Hearing CFA and/or the Executive Officer's Report, Novak said. Residents who want to submit comments through other means, can call LAFCO at (818) 254-2454.
The final CFA is scheduled to be made public no later than Thursday, Sept. 8, about a week in advance of the LAFCO public hearing on Sept. 14.Print This Post
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The taxes Gov. Jerry Brown pushed so hard to extend have expired. The extension of the income, sales and car taxes were never that popular with voters. Some California teachers are pushing for one tax that does win support in polls. The tax would levy 1 percent from the wealthiest 1 percent.
Joshua Pechthalt, president of the California Federation of Teachers, says it's only fair to bump up taxes from the top 1 percent of earners in California. He adds that it could bring in more than $2 billion a year – for schools, parks and health care.
"Frankly the top 1 percent in this state, they've been doing very, very well over the last many years, and it's time that they paid their fare share," says Pechthalt. "Especially, when education and vital services are being cut and the rest of us, the other 99 percent are suffering as a result of the state's inability to raise enough revenues."
Polls indicate that a lot of voters may approve of raising taxes on the richest 1 percent. The Public Policy Institute of California says it's the only tax idea that won support in a recent survey; the approval rate was 68 percent.
So the California Federation of Teachers plans a ballot initiative on the issue for the November 2012 election. Republicans equate increasing taxes on the very wealthy with squelching jobs.


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Hiya Potluckers! I'm excited to get legs back up on this blog. The Seoul Vegan Potluck has been thriving with a solid attendance and really stellar vegan dishes. We hope that you utilize all the great recipes on the site and give some feedback as to what you really liked, how you changed a recipe to make it your own and what knocked the socks off of some of your non-vegan friends. New recipes will be added every month!
May's theme was Cinco de Mayo, and we asked that everyone try out a vegan dish – a dish showcasing Mexican flavours, a dish with enough heat to make a Mexican Mamma proud, or a dish showing the colors of the Mexican flag – red, white, and green.
Once the theme was set, I spent the days leading up to the event day-dreaming of the many salsas and guacs the buffet tables would be adorned with. The reality of the day was much more drool-worthy! Guacs, Mexican flavored potato dishes, tofu tacos, spiced lentils, salads, and to die for deserts – churros, cupcakes, and a spicy chocolate tort! I'm getting hungry all over again.
~Recipes from May's Potluck: ~
Mexican Potatoes
Made by: Sarah & Sean Conley
Original Recipe from: http://www.veganmexicanfood.com/mexicanpotatoes.htm
2 medium
1/3 of a white onion
3 medium Serrano peppers
1 medium tomato
1/3 cup of coconut oil
Cumin to taste
1. Heat the coconut oil on med/high heat in a large frying pan.
2. Peel the potatoes and chop them into half-inch squares and fry them until golden brown. Add cumin to taste during the frying process.
3. Remove the potatoes onto paper towels to drain them of the excess oil and lightly salt them.
4. Chop the onion into as small pieces as possible.
5. Remove the seeds from inside the Serrano peppers and chop them into as small pieces as possible.
6. Drain the remaining oil from the frying pan on med/high heat again and then pour in the chopped onions and Serrano peppers and stir frequently.
7. Chop up the tomato into about quarter-inch squares and remove the excess liquid with paper towels.
8. Once the onions start to become translucent pour in the chopped tomato and lightly salt it (about a teaspoon) and stir constantly for about 2-3 minutes.
9. Then pour in the friend potatoes and again stir constantly for about 3-5 minutes.
Seared Tofu & Brown Rice Tacos
Made By: Adeana Thompson
Original Recipe From: http://leafparade.com/2013/07/02/seared-tofu-and-brown-rice-burrito-bowls/
2 cups cooked brown rice
2 cups no-chicken broth
1 can tomatoes with jalapenos
2 big cans of black beans
1 can corn
1 block tofu (big fresh block – not packaged)
Chili powder mix (see recipe below)
8 small (or 4 large) bell peppers
2 packs small flour tortillas
Optional Ingredients:
Hot sauce
Green onions
1. Clean the rice. Add the rice, broth, tomatoes, and approximately 1 tablespoon each of cumin and garlic to the rice cooker.
2. Drain and rinse the beans. Warm them up with the corn and add some cumin, garlic, and lime juice to taste.
3. Slice the bell peppers and sauté them in coconut oil. Add chili powder mix (and salt if desired) to taste.
4. Crumble tofu and coat with the chili powder mix. Pan fry tofu in coconut oil until it is as crispy as you wish.
5. Mix everything together and add any toppings you like.
Chili Powder Mix:
Original Recipe From: http://southernfood.about.com/od/seasoningrecipes/r/bl30420j.htm
1 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon oregano
2 teaspoons garlic powder
Combine all ingredients; store in an airtight container.
Made by: Beth Hayter
4 avocadoes
1 red chili
1 clove of garlic
1 large tomato with the seeds removed
½ onion
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt and pepper to taste
1. Put the lemon juice in a bowl
2. Chop the avocado and put in with the lemon juice. Mix well to make sure it is all coated.
3. Leave the avocado in the juice and finely chop the rest of the ingredients.
4. Take the avocado out of the lemon juice and mash it up
5. Mix the mashed avocado with the rest of the ingredients
6. Add salt and pepper to taste
Spicy Pumpkin Curry
Made by: Beth Hayter
Original Recipe from: http://www.redonline.co.uk/food/recipes/sophie-dahl-s-winter-curry-with-saffron-cinnamon-rice
2 tbsp of safflower oil
2 onions, peeled and finely chopped
2 cloved of garlic, peeled and finely chopped
1 green chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
1 kg pumpkin, peeled, deseeded and roughly chopped
400g can of chickpeas/garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
250 mil cups of vegetable stock
400 ml of coconut mild
2 handfuls of magetout
A handful of fresh coriander/cilantro
For the garam masala:
1 tsp of cumin seeds
1 tsp of mustart seeds
½ tsp of cloves
1 tsp of ground turmeric
6 cardamom pods, seeds only
For the saffron cinnamon rice:
300g basmati rice
450 ml water
1 large knob of butter
A couple of cardamom pods
A pinch of saffron
2 cinnamon sticks
1. In a pestle and mortar, make the garam masala by crushing up and grinding all your dry spices.
2. In a heavy-bottomed casserole or pan, heat the safflower oil and add the onions, sweating on a low heat until soft and translucent. Add the garlic and stir for another half a minute, taking care not to burn it.
3. Add to this mix the garam masala and chili and coat the onions with it. Add the pumpkin and the chickpeas/garbanzo beans and then pour over the stock, followed by the coconut milk.
4. Season and simmer for 10-15 minutes, add the mangetout and cook for another five.
5. To make the saffron cinnamon rice, put the rice in a sieve and rinse until the water runs clear. Put the rice in a large saucepan with eater, the butter, cardamom, saffron and cinnamon.
6. Bring to a rolling boil, quickly turn the heat down, put a lid on the saucepan and then leave for 10 minutes. Remove the lid and take it to the table in the saucepan.
7. Serve with handfuls of coriander/cilantro.
Potlucker's Notes/Recommendations:
" I removed the veggie stock and the mangetout. I added spinach instead. I also swapped out the chickpeas for lima beans. The chickpea version is nice and super filling.
Made by: Jennifer Baptista Smith
1 can of black beans
1 can of kidney beans
1-2 chilies chopped finely
Hot sauce
Juice of 1-2 lemons
1. Tear up lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
2. Add black beans, kidney beans, and copped chili peppers
3. Add enough lemon juice to coat the lettuce and beans and add coriander and hot sauce to taste.
Avocado Spread
Made by: Lauren Steyskal
Ripened avocados
Black pepper
Honey (or any sweetener substitute)
1. Blend all ingredients until smooth.
Potlucker's Note/Recommendations:
"You can swap out the salt and the honey with soy sauce" – pour slow and taste-test along the way.
Loaded Veggie Nacho Soup
Made By: Guillian Hunt
Original Recipe From: http://minimalistbaker.com/loaded-veggie-nacho-soup/
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, diced
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp each salt and black pepper
1 can tomato paste (or sub 1 28-oz can crushed tomatoes and omit the water below)
2/5 cups water
2 cups low sodium vegetable broth
1 cup your favorite fresh, chunky salsa
1 4-ounce can mild diced green chilis
2 15-ounce cans black beans, lightly drained
Optional toppings: tortilla chils, fresh onion, cilantro, avocado, hot sauce, lime juice, etc.
1. Heat a large pot over medium heat.
Add olive oil, onion, garlic and stir. Cook for about 5 minutes or until softened and transparent. Turn down heat if the garlic starts to brown.
Add salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder and stir to coat. Then add tomato paste, water, veggie broth, salsa, green chilis and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer, then add black beans. Bring to a simmer again, reduce heat to low and cook for another 20-30 minutes.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more spices, salt or pepper. Add hot sauce for more heat.
Serve hot or cold with tortilla chips, fresh onion, avocado or guacamole, fresh cilantro, etc.
Mexican Potatoes
Made By: Guillian Hunt
Original Recipe From: http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/415615/mexican-potatoes
800g potatoes, cut into cubes
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1/2 tsp mild chili poweder
1/2 tsp paprika
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp of cinnamon
1/4 tsp of cinnamon
1. Boil the potatoes for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, heat oil in a frying pan and genetly fry the onion for 8 minutes. Add the garlic and spices, then fry for 2 minutes more.
2. Drain the potatoes and add the potatoes into the onion mix. Turn the heat up and shake the potatoes around so that they are all covered. Cook for 10 minutes more until tender.
See you at the June Potluck!
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Former Israeli prime minister to speak here for Jewish Awareness Month
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — ACCENT Speakers Bureau and Jewish Awareness Month at the University of Florida will bring Ehud Olmert, former Prime Minister of Israel, to speak April 9 at the Phillips Center for Performing Arts.
Olmert served as prime minister from 2006 to 2009 and is an active politician and lawyer in Israel.
After graduating from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Olmert opened a successful law firm. He entered politics in the 1970s when he was elected to Israel's unicameral national legislature and was re-elected seven consecutive times. His positions included minister without portfolio and minister of health. In November 1993, Olmert ran for mayor of Jerusalem and won. He served two terms, tackling issues like education reform and improving infrastructure; he developed the city's light rail transit system. In 2003, Olmert was appointed minister of industry and trade and deputy prime minister. As an influential member of the cabinet, Olmert advocated a withdrawal from Gaza, a plan which was ultimately carried out in August 2005. Olmert was elected prime minister in 2006 after serving as temporary prime minister.
As prime minister, Olmert declared to define the borders of Israel. Although reluctant to engage militarily with Hezbollah, he authorized the 2006 Lebanon War, which continued until the U.N. arranged a cease-fire. Olmert attended the 2007 Annapolis Peace Conference between the U.S., Palestine and Israel.
Olmert will be interviewed at UF by MSNBC foreign policy contributor and human rights advocate Rula Jebreal. She is a lifelong advocate of women's rights and civil liberties in the Middle East. After her mother's suicide at age 5 she was raised by a Palestinian woman whom she credits as her surrogate mother and mentor.
The program starts at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m., and admission is free and open to the public. Student ticket pickup will begin at noon on April 8th at the Phillips Center box office, students will be allowed up to two tickets each with a valid UF ID. Limit one ID per student. Any remaining tickets will be made available to the general public at 5 p.m. the day of the show at the Phillips Center Box Office. Photography is not allowed during the program, but press may record and photograph during the first five minutes of remarks.
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Located: Next to Al Sham Video/Gift, near Lebanese Flower Restaurant
Tel: +971 2 665 2835
Previous review: Feb 2011
We like Damascus Flower a lot, it is probably one of our most frequented eateries in all of Abu Dhabi! Good value, great service, and splendid food :-)
We rarely take-away our food from Damascus Flower, but we did so recently ... and the briyani and paratha (Roti canai), as well as the beef curries and fish curry was still good! Prepare to pay no more then 10 AED per person ... cheap!


text: Technical Article Using Network-Side Scripting to Implement Mock API Endpoints Updated 05-Oct-2009•Originally posted on 05-Oct-2009 by Lori MacVittie F5 article api application application delivery applications architecture automation availability cloud deployment design dev development devops hardware http icontrol infrastructure integration irules management network-side scripting proxy rest us web 2.0 xml Steve (apparently yes, we are on a first name basis) offers up his thoughts on developing APIs for the Cloud in "A Cloud Tools Manifesto." While the inclusion of the word "manifesto" in the title raised quite the stir ("Manifestogate" is still fresh on the minds of many cloud-oriented people), what really caught my eye is his inclusion of a "mock endpoint" primarily for testing of API based integration and development. This is something that's increasingly important not just to cloud but to Web 2.0 and social networking sites that provide APIs via which other sites and client applications can access the functionality and data unique to that application. A "mock endpoint" for testing provides developers with a way to test their client / integration code without affecting the actual system. This is very similar to synthetic transactions used for performance and availability management systems in which the generation of a "real" transaction is detrimental to the application. In any case, the reason this caught my eye is that for many sites, especially those that are heavily used, this is an excellent use for network-side scripting. If you have an application delivery controller/load balancer already then it's likely those APIs will be accessed through such an intermediary for scalability and high-availability assurance, so it makes sense to take advantage of its capacity for handling connections and throughput when providing a testing interface for APIs as it reduces the strain on the real system but still allows developers to build and test applications that work with the system. It has the added benefit of providing developers with some experience on what can/cannot be achieved in a network-side scripting environment and perhaps finding new ways to leverage such platforms to improve performance or increase efficiency of their own platforms. Steve provides a list of properties he believes a mock endpoint should exhibit: Provide a mock endpoint that: Has the same API and error responses as the production endpoint Simulates the allocation/release of VMs and other assets, validates all requests Can be set up by a caller to fail for the next request from a specific account, with a specific failure. Is free to use to everyone with an account. Can be used by test accounts whose authentication details aren't required to be kept a secret. This would let us embed the tests in open source releases, run on hudson, etc. If the mock endpoint can be redistributed as a program , a library or a VM Image, provide a means of downloading or hosting it for independent testing. I've marked Steve's requirements in red where they are not necessarily possible/applicable to a network-side scripting implementation of a mock endpoint. While simulating the allocation/release (provisioning/deprovisioning) of VMs and other assets is technically possible using network-side scripting, it's probably going further than we really want to go. The redistribution, of course, is not applicable but the "hosting it for independent testing" portion is easily fulfilled. Looking at what's left – including the validation of all requests – network-side scripting can certainly fulfill these requirements and provide a highly available, easily scalable mock endpoint for just about any API whether that's for cloud, Web 2.0, or . This is particularly relevant for RESTful APIs which transported via HTTP and based primarily on URI differentiation, both of which are highly germane to application delivery solutions as they are purpose-built for inspecting, manipulating, and directing HTTP-based requests. Simple (seriously, VERY simple) example using iRules when HTTP_REQUEST { switch -glob [string tolower [HTTP::uri]] { "/api/api_call" { # note: you could base the decision whether to send the API call to the application # on a value in the URI or on a parameter included or just about anything HTTP::respond 200 content "put your mock data here" } default { # Malformed request? HTTP::respond 200 content "put your mock error response here" } }} Basically the concept is to (1) determine the API call being invoked by examining the appropriate portion of the URI and (2) returning canned responses based on the API call. The example above is very simplified, but consider that a network-side scripting platform offers you the ability to, well, script functionality. You can easily insert parameters or POST data into the response, create random data and insert it, etc… There are some limitations, of course, such as you can't make external calls to services to return test data, but if you're just trying to mock up an endpoint you probably don't need that level of integration anyway. You can determine what you want to do based on more than just URI, of course, there's a veritable cornucopia of options with network-side scripting that, while not nearly as robust as a full server-side scripting environment, is quite robust. That means the requirement to "be set up by a caller to fail for the next request from a specific account, with a specific failure" should be elementary using persistence-based mechanisms such as cookie handling. NETWORK-SIDE ENDPOINTS NOT JUST FOR TESTING In fact, why stop at just building the mock API in network-side scripting? If you proxy it all through network-side scripting there are a number of benefits to your application: Makes it easier to scale up. You can execute load balancing/distribute requests based on the API, i.e. calls that read the database go here while calls that write the database go there. This makes it easier to scale up if specific API calls are causing undue stress on servers and better utilize the resources you have available. Let's you handle versioning / deprecation more elegantly. Because you have a chance to examine the calls before they are sent off to the application, you can segment by version or degrade support for obsolete API calls more elegantly and without burdening the application with calls it can't / won't execute anyway. Makes it easier to integrate third-party applications. Whether it's right up front or later on, proxying API calls via network-side scripting let you switch out authentication methods and take advantage of other sources for functionality without needing to make massive changes within the application. Using network-side scripting early in the API development process lets you determine how best to include the functionality available on the application delivery platform in your overall application architecture strategy. It gives you an excuse to test out what you can and cannot do with such platforms and leverage a very strategic point of control in the exchange of data between clients and your application. Allows for more accurate throttling. Because the network-side scripting platform is likely to have higher capacity limits it can handle higher volumes without timing out while providing accuracy in throttling of requests based on user, IP address, application, type of call – anything. The contextually aware property of advanced application delivery platforms enabled with network-side scripting make it possible to perform API throttling based on a variety of variables including the specific API calls being invoked. You can add new functionality even before the implementation is finished. Because you can "mock up" the endpoint, you can start partners, customers, users, etc… integrating new functionality through new APIs before the actual implementation is finished. This excels the "time to market." Network-side scripting is an elegant way to augment or implement mock endpoints and even production-quality APIs for any application, but particularly for Web 2.0 and RESTful focused APIs. Using network-side scripting allows you to employ additional functionality delivered by advanced application delivery platforms that may not be easily accessible in server-side environments such as user location, network conditions, and other infrastructure and network-focused data (context!). It also empowers applications with acceleration and optimization capabilities on a per API call basis, such as applying compression or encryption to specific API calls but not others, based on size or sensitivity of the data being exchanged. 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Today marks the start of Coeliac awareness week. It runs from Wednesday March 13 through until next Wednesday March 20.
Image from Australian Coeliac website.
Coeliac awareness week is held each year in March to raise awareness about the condition.
According to The Coeliac Society of Australia, coeliac disease affects about 1 in 100 people which equates to about a quarter of a million Australians. It also appears to be on the rise.
Some of the symptoms of coeliac disease include:
- Fatigue and lethargy
- Skin bruises easily
- Recurrent mouth ulcers
- Skin rashes such as dermatitis herpetiformis
- Fogginess and irritability
- Bone and joint pain
- Failure to thrive in children
- Delayed growth or delayed puberty in children
- Iron deficiency anaemia
- Osteoporosis
- Infertility
- Autoimmune diseases
- Gastrointestinal symptoms such as; diarrhoea, constipation, nausea, vomiting, flatulence, cramping, bloating and abdominal pain
- A family history of coeliac disease
People with untreated coeliac disease generally have elevated antibody levels.
Some of the antibodies they measure include:
- Anti-tissue transglutaminase antibodies (tTG-IgA)
- Deamidated gliadin peptide (DGP) IgA and IgG
- Anti-endomysial antibodies (EMA) This was the test my daughter had 13 years ago and this test is less commonly used nowadays.
The small bowel biopsy is a day procedure where they take several samples from the small bowel which are then examined under a microscope to confirm the presence of villous atrophy (coeliac disease).
If coeliac disease is left untreated it can lead to very poor health and a much greater risk of suffering from things like; osteoporosis, depression, infertility, miscarriage, liver disease, increased risk to autoimmune disease and scarily some forms of cancer such as lymphoma.
The good news is that once a diagnosis of coeliac disease has been made and strict adherence to the gluten free diet is made, then symptoms should start to disappear and the small bowel starts to heal itself quite quickly. There is no cure for coeliac disease and there is no medication to take for it. The strict gluten free diet is the only option. Most people start to feel so much better once they have started on the diet, that they realise how important it is to stick to it.
For us the gluten free diet is a way of life now. As I mentioned earlier my daughter was diagnosed with coeliac disease 13 years ago. At the time she was just three. We had a long and arduous time before her diagnosis. I had taken her to numerous Doctor's outlining her symptoms two of which included chronic diarrhoea and vomiting every time she ate something. Her hugely distended stomach was also a big worry. Not one of those doctor's took me seriously. One day my Mum had gone to see a Naturopath for herself, at the end of the consult she enquired as to whether he saw children. Mum then went on to explain RM's symptoms and he immediately said without having seen her that the Doctor's need to start taking us seriously and insist that they test for coeliac disease. At the next appointment I requested a blood test to test her antibodies for coeliac, the Doctor stated he didn't believe for a minute that was what she had, after going around and around in circles, I eventually had to slam my fist down on his desk and demand he test her.
What do you know - her blood test came back positive and a short while later her gastroentrologist said the biopsy had confirmed she had coeliac disease. So began our path along the gluten free diet. For us it was further complicated as RM had also been diagnosed with anaphylaxis to peanuts and also an allergy to soy and to milk. Thankfully after a few years the soy and milk allergy were outgrown. It is just the coeliac disease and anaphylaxis to peanuts that she will have for life.
Great roads are being made into developing a vaccine for coeliac disease, and I think at this stage they are up to conducting human trials. I remember when we first heard about the vaccine from the information given then, we worked out RM would be about 20 years of age. So all things going well hopefully in the next four to five years there should be a vaccine available.
Please note that I am NOT a medical professional. What I have written above comes from being the parent of a child with coeliac disease and what I have read in both the Australian Coeliac magazine and from the Australian Coeliac website. If you have any queries about your health and think that maybe the symptoms you have could point to coeliac disease, then please see your Doctor or medical health practitioner.
For lots more information visit the Australian Coeliac website at www.coeliac.org.au From there you are also able to link to the coeliac society in your state. Another really good website to visit is
www.sickandtired.com.au for loads more information and videos to watch.
If you are in Perth this coming weekend March 16 - 17, then the Western Australian branch of the Coeliac Society have their annual gluten free food & healthy living expo on at the Perth Convention Centre. Opening times are 10am until 5pm both days. A great place to learn more about gluten free food and be able to taste a range of products at the show.


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Deciding where to set up camp is one of the toughest decision you have to make when planning a trip. Unfortunately, South East Bali is no exception to this and has many popular regions to choose from.
During my trip, I stayed in both Sanur and Seminyak (two sought-after destinations). Below, I've compared the two locations in a bid to help you tackle the internal struggle of choosing where to stay. 🙂
Why not Kuta? –
I thought I'd quickly mention why I (and you) shouldn't even consider staying in Kuta – perhaps the regions best-known province.
I ruled out staying here after reading several posts from fellow Travel Bloggers (I've linked my favourite below) about how Kuta has lost any Balinese authenticity, that it's dirty and basically filled with Australian teens 'on the piss':
- Kuta: The Worst Place To Stay In Bali – Adventurous Kate
- When Tourism Goes Terribly Wrong – Wandering Earl
Location –
Sanur and Seminyak are both situated 20-minutes from the airport, meaning each province is easily accessible!
Sanur sits South East meaning it's marginally closer to Ubud. Meanwhile, Seminyak (which is slightly further north) is better situated for day trips to Jimbaran. Thus, it can easily be stated that the locations of the regions, in terms of their proximity to other points of interest, are pretty on par!
This said, Bali's roads are famed for being chock-a-blocked during peak times, this fact may make Sanur's location slightly superior as there's often less traffic in this quieter province!
Price of Accommodation –
So where is it cheaper to stay? Sanur or Seminyak?
During my research, I noticed that hotel prices in Seminyak appear to be a little steeper than Sanur. This said accommodation prices in Bali vary depending on what you're looking for!
For example, Sanur was actually home to Bali's first ever 'Beach Resort' thus, it has many luxury hotels on it's beachfront that are actually more expensive than the big resorts in Seminyak. However, if you go further inland, you'll get a lot more for your money in Sanur than you would in the bustling heart of Seminyak.
Likewise, if travelling in a group, Villas are a great option in both areas! They tend to be more out of the way but, you really can't beat the prices! It work's out much cheaper to rent a villa than pay for hotel rooms in both locations!
Food/nightlife –
Sanur is known for being laid back and low key thus, it doesn't have a great nightlife. Aside from some beach bars, there's not much in the way of clubs/drinking venues.
However, what it lacks in quenching your first, Sanur more than makes up for in terms of filling your stomach! The large majority of restaurants in Sanur are 'Warungs' meaning they serve delicious local food – providing a traditional Balinese experience.
Seminyak on the other hand, couldn't be more different! Swamped at night, you'll find plenty of bars and clubs which stay open late. Meanwhile, 'Warungs' are hard to come by and westernised restaurants hold rank…
Authenticity –
This leads nicely onto the 'authenticity' of the two areas. As I stated above, Sanur is pretty quiet! This has enabled the region to maintain a certain charm. In other words, you can relax in a five-star beach resort and then walk two minutes down the road to be immersed in local Balinese life.
Comparatively, western influences are clear to see in Seminyak, with most restaurant's and shops catering towards tourists needs and wants. More than this, the main streets are always packed with fellow holidaymakers – you'll be pushed to see any Balinese who are not working!
This said (to a certain degree) you can still get a sense of Balinese culture in Seminyak. For example, if you wander off the main streets, local 'Warungs' can be found, you just have to know where to look…
Beach –
If you follow Earth's Magical Places, you'll be aware that I have already made a post about Sanur Beach (Read here). To summarise, the main section of the beach was dirty and filled with litter! However, I've since heard that further along the beach (which stretches 7km) there are some nicer sections of sand to relax on!
Seminyak Beach also has a reputation for being dirty! However, on my visit, it was actually pretty clean… Either way, it's not one for swimming due to its big waves and strong currents. However, this does make it a surfers paradise!
Comparatively, Sanur is protected by a reef about 100m offshore. This means that it's more like a lagoon with calm water… Thus I'd say more family friendly!
Both beaches have a good selection of bars and restaurants along the shoreline as well as loungers to rent (although they tended to be expensive).
If I had to choose, I'd say Sanur Beach slightly takes the edge! But, to be honest, if you're looking for a beach paradise you're better off staying on one of Indonesia's more remote islands like the Gilis. 🙂
Overall, I'd say that choosing between Sanur and Seminyak comes down to personal preference: if you're looking for a relaxed, charming and authentic location, Sanur's your spot! But, if you're more into nightlife, surfing and prefer somewhere more lively then Seminyak's perfect….
Want a mix of the two? Then do as I did and stay for several nights in both areas! Plus, (as I've already stated) Bali's a small island and taxis are cheap as chips. This means that even if you spend your whole trip in one area, you can venture into other regions for day trips, dinners out or even trips to the beach.
Have you stayed in either Sanur or Seminyak? Planning a trip to Bali? Let me know if you any questions or thoughts on this post in the comments below:
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MK sent the Ink Spots crew this link today about the challenges of working with the ANP in Kandahar. The blog post goes with this story. The story describes a recent operation there and how it worked because not many civilians were killed but wasn't very effective because it didn't really get rid of the Taliban, it just pushed them underground.
I thought both made for an interesting read. Any other stories out there like the one from the "At War" blog?
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Quick Link: "A Ghost in Kandahar"
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Thursday, November 27, 2014
Happy Thanksgiving (and how to share thanks with those who can't be home for it)
The "cup of joe for a Joe" fundraiser has just about a month left. We are nowhere near the goal amount, but if you can spare $2 and a couple minutes, please consider buying a coffee for a service person who won't be able to be home for Thanksgiving with his or her family this year. Thank you.
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Wednesday, 29 February 2012
Hi Everyone,
Weather here today is brilliant. Lovely sunshine and quite warm. Hope you are all having some of the same.
Todays card is for the challenge at:-
Lilislittlefairies - Afternoon Tea
Colouring is a mixture of copics and prisma pencils.
Bazzill cardstock
Stampin Up DP
Spellbinders and Marianne creatable dies
Parchment butterfly I made myself
Stampin up text
LOTV image - Coffee Break
Hope everyone is well and thank you so much for visiting.
21 comments:
- Crafty Moone Cards said...
Beautiful card Marion.
Sue x
- 29 February 2012 at 15:59
- thecraftycavalier said...
Gorgeous card!Really love that image and the butterfly is beautiful. Thank you for playing along with us at Lili's Little Fairies, Jayne x
- 29 February 2012 at 18:08
- marion said...
How cute this little butterfly on your card. Lovely image and lovely card. Hugs, Marion PS good to see that your on the internet again, I´ve missed you !
- 29 February 2012 at 19:49
- CraftinGranny said...
Gorgeous card Marion with beautiful embellies. Little behind lately on posting and commenting. Scrolled back through your posts and your cards are all so beautiful. Have a fab week Hun. "Hugs"
- 29 February 2012 at 21:28
- coldwaters2 said...
Hi Marion this is absolutely beautiful I love that cute image and what a super design, I love it.
Lorraine x
- 29 February 2012 at 23:55
- Duchygirl37 said...
Ooh so gorgeous!!!!! Love the picture of girls having cuppa, so cute! Love everything you did with this card. Bravo!! Love from A x x
- 1 March 2012 at 06:55
- butterflyamanda said...
Hi Marion my pc has the hiccups and i can't post anything on my blog so i can't get my card up for this challenge but yours is beautiful love the butterfly and i forgot how sweet this image is tfs huggs amanda
- 1 March 2012 at 08:33
- Pop's Cards said...
Morning sweetie this is gorgeous I love it ♥ Pop's ♥
- 1 March 2012 at 09:23
- Kim Piggott said...
Oh wow Marion this is adorable!
kim x
- 1 March 2012 at 19:32
- xxxtglxxx said...
This really is delightful Marion! :) Lovely diecuts and layers, and such a pretty image so fabulously coloured :)
- 2 March 2012 at 00:30
- Deb said...
so beautiful Marion, aren't copics and prismas so fabulous together?
I have been hearing about the lovely weather over there, not so much here, snowstorms!
- 2 March 2012 at 00:41
- Elise said...
Hi Marion! Oh this is just DARLING! I love this image, and they way you've coloured these cuties! The soft pretty butterfly is the PERFECT addition to this gorgeous creation!
- 3 March 2012 at 06:40
- Allison said...
what a sweet card
- 3 March 2012 at 17:06
- Allison said...
what a sweet card
- 3 March 2012 at 17:06
- Donna said...
Stunning card Marion, perfect colours together and such a pretty design...I love these lil sweeties having tea...too cute :) Donna ♥ x
- 3 March 2012 at 20:48
- Paulagriff said...
Marion i adore everything about your card, specially your image, its just soo whimsical and sweet, beautiful colours, Paula ;)) xx
- 3 March 2012 at 21:13
- CraftyC said...
Hello Marion, your card is so pretty. Love the stamo and all the pretty pink!
- 4 March 2012 at 21:11
- Mina said...
oh wow Marion this is gorgeous...I love that tiny pink butterfly...we had sunshine too but it was really cold and the hail arrived a bit later
Mina xxx
- 4 March 2012 at 23:38
- Beate said...
Marion, this card is too cute! Darling image, great coloring and layering.
Hugs and smiles
- 6 March 2012 at 12:57
- Lee said...
Stunning card,love the dies,colours n that super cute image.xx
- 13 March 2012 at 17:29
- talha said...
Thanks for sharing,one of the best card for birthday wishing.
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- 12 April 2012 at 12:56


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Saturday, June 06, 2009
furniture friend
That's how I feel today.
I will however post about something exciting I did a couple of weeks ago. I finally bought a new sideboard thingy for our living room:
I love the screen printed drawers. One day I'll replace them with prints of my own...
I've wanted something to go in this spot for ages, and when I walked into Wilkins & Kent's new shop on Little Bourke, there it was, waiting for me as discounted display stock. Yay!
And the coffee table from way back when that it matches. Don't you just love our hideous carpet?
9 comments:
- Christina Lowry said...
Great find! We have been looking for a new coffee table and tv cabinet, but haven't seen anything like this!
PS. Shh... We have carpet like that too. I'd love to rip it out and put floor boards in...
- 9:24 pm
- lupinbunny said...
Mmmm... I found Wilkins & Kent on a holiday to Melbourne, and god I'd love one of their beds.
More than the cool sideboard though, I totally covet your couches - I remember them from another post showing the living room. Where are they from?
- 11:40 pm
- Daz said...
Wow, small world. My wife and I loved this design as well. W&K said they no longer do that design, but we ended up getting the same light blue/grey colour as we loved it so much. We have the same red as your coffee table.. it was our inspiration !
- 11:54 pm
- Ursula said...
I didn't even notice the carpet! I think that the pretty furniture is the perfect distraction, and the sideboard is perfect!
- 12:07 pm
- Lara said...
Thanks everyone!! Lupinbunny - oh you like my couch!? The brown leathery one? It's just from Plush of all places. Although we found it out the back in the discount section... ;)
- 3:07 pm
- Leslie said...
I love Wilkins and Kent but its quite expensive so I just secretly dream of all their lovely things in my house. A new sofa has drained my home decorating budget at the moment. I must go check out their new store...
- 4:22 pm
- JacRan said...
The sideboard thingy is great. The print drawers make it something special. Nice to see there is some of your prints in the room! :)
- 7:36 pm
- annie said...
Oh, no- I can show you the true meaning of hideous carpet. We have green shag carpet that I do not even have vocabulary to describe well. It is of a color otherwise unknown to humanity, seen only in the living room of my house.
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POT TV – Jodie Emery made her fifth appearance on Sun News TV, this time being interviewed about her May 14th provincial election campaign as the BC Green Party candidate for Vancouver-West End, on the show Battleground BC hosted by David Akin.
Sun News is the right-wing conservative news network in Canada, but has increasingly broadcast and published liberty-loving conservatives calling for an end to prohibition.
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|Sighting Report
|Occurred : 7/6/2013 23:37 (Entered as : 07/0613 23:37)
Reported: 7/6/2013 10:17:51 PM 22:17
Posted: 7/14/2013
Location: Frederick, MD
Shape: Circle
Duration:2 minutes
|Floating orb
There was one single object that flew across the sky very slowly from west to sw approximately.
We were sitting outside enjoying the night when we looked up and saw it.
There are a lot of planes that fly through the area but this was at a much higher altitude.
It also just disappeared suddenly in the sky.
It was flying to slow to be a shooting star and was to Gish and fast to be a plane.
It looked like a star but did not act like one.
I assumed it was a satellite but I checked reports and could not find any that would be visible at that time.


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Albany, New York, Jan. 12, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global ceramic tiles market is prognosticated to undergo a number of growth opportunities in the coming years, according to an intelligence report by Transparency Market Research (TMR). The study throws light on the highly competitive and fragmented vendor landscape, and reports the presence of a few leading market players that account for leading market revenue share. These include Mohawk Industries, Kajaria Ceramics, P.J.S.C, RAK Ceramics and Siam Cement Group. With introducing new patterns to expand their distribution channels, the leading vendors are taking significant efforts to regain their market position and upscale their sales.
The worldwide ceramic tiles market stood at US$76.81 bn in the year 2015, and is expected to reach a valuation of roughly US$178.10 bn by the year 2024, the end of the forecast period. This demonstrates a healthy CAGR of 9.80% over the years.
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Flooring is a fundamental piece of commercial and residential structures. It involves a number of applications ranging from private houses and business organizations, for instance, hospitals centers to transport frameworks such as air terminals and railroads. Tiles, particularly ceramic tiles, are one of the broadly utilized items in ground surface applications. In 2015, the Europe flooring market measure was around 3 billion square meters. Railways, airports, hospitals and other institutional infrastructures require floor tiles at a predictable rate. Accordingly, the interest for floor tiles could remain higher within the forthcoming years.
The growth in Asia Pacific could offer large market for the regional ceramic tiles market. A large group of market openings are anticipated to come to fruition in the region as the demand for ceramic tiles is escalating. Industry players working in Asia Pacific could benefit from the rising utilization of ceramic tiles on account of move in inclination of consumers from metal sections, marble floors, and other offerings toward ceramic tiles.
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The interest for ceramic tiles is relied upon to increment in commercial as well as residential and public infrastructure. Also, the approach of germ-safe and hygiene maintaining titles is expected to induce market development as they are more sound and reasonable when contrasted with regular paints and tiles. Emerging patterns in the worldwide ceramic tile market, which directly affect the progression of the ceramic tile industry, 3D tiles, vitrified tiles, eco-accommodating tiles and Nano innovation tiles.
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Little Big Town's TV Hit
If you've sung along to "Boondocks" and "Little White Church" than you are familiar with the group Little Big Town.
Recently the group is thrilled to have the opportunity to write the theme song for ABC's new show "Good Afternoon America", a nine week summer series, anchored by Josh Elliott and Lara Spencer. The song is rumored to be called "Good Afternoon."


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Farooq says cinema shall return to Kashmir
By Naveed Suhail
Srinagar, Nov 28: Inaugurating fourth edition of Kashmir World Film Festival (KWFF) at Tagore Hall here, National Conference's Farooq Abdullah said cinema should return to the valley.
"Cinema and National Conference (NC) are in our blood," he said.
He narrated his childhood memories related to cinemas in Kashmir, while also speaking about the threats suffered by the artists.
"When our party comes to power in the next elections, we will do everything to support KWFF," he said.
"The art and artists in the valley need to be promoted and given a chance, Farooq said.
The NC leader, Dr Sameer Koul, who was the guest of honour, said, "Kashmir is inseparable from cinema."
"When such gatherings or music shows used to be organised earlier, a heavy deployment of security needed to be put in place. But now, the things are changing," he said.
Actor Tabu and director Madhur Bhandarkar were also present at the event.
If PSA for stone pelting in Kashmir why not in Jammu: Sajad Lone
Jammu, Feb 18: Peoples' Conference Chairman, Sajad Gani Lone on Monday said that intimidation and harassment of Kashmiri students, professionals and families living outside Kashmir was unacceptable and cannot be passed off as a purportedly natural outburst.
"These incidents are tantamount to trivializing the enormous sufferings and the pain suffered by the people of Kashmir over the period of the last three decades while their lives were engulfed by the scourge of violence and terror.
They have been at the receiving end of the devastation that comes with a prolonged conflict and they have borne the brunt. To attack them, single them out and harass them is shameful and those behind such mob-mentality and bullying should be dealt with in the strongest of terms", Sajad Gani
Lone said today on arrival in Jammu where he is going to reach out to members of the community to ensure their safety and security.
"If stone pelting is wrong in Kashmir, it is equally wrong in Jammu and should attract the same legal and administrative response. What is wrong in Kashmir can't be deemed acceptable and tolerable in Jammu. Law and Order is the subject of the State Administration and they need to ensure there is zero tolerance for these mobs in Jammu and those who are involved are arrested and persecuted", Sajad Lone further added.
"All State Governments are duty bound to ensure the safety and security of all Kashmiri students, professionals and families residing in their respective States and no laxity should be tolerated in this matter. I have spoken to various State Government authorities and Police Authorities in various States and sought foolproof safety and security of Kashmiri students and families in those States", the PC Chairman added.
Safe transit of stranded Kashmiris from Jammu our priority: Farooq
Jammu, Feb 18: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah who is personally overseeing the relief operation of the stranded Kashmiris in Jammu on the second consecutive day has maintained that safe transit of stranded Kashmiris from Jammu is our priority.
Dr Farooq Abdullah who has been personally overseeing the whole relief and rescue operation has ensured the safe transit of more than 2500 small and big vehicles to Kashmir over the past two days.
Pertinent to mention here that the party has geared up its provincial team of Jammu including party additional General Secretary Dr. Sheikh Mustufa Kamal and Provincial President Devender Singh Rana in its response to the exigencies following the incidents of arson and sporadic vioence in some parts of Jammu.
While addressing people at Mecca Masjid Dr Farooq Abdullah urged the stranded passengers there to have faith and believe in the age old traditions of brotherhood and bonhomie. He also applauded the efforts of local people and other communities who came forward to help the stranded Kashmiris. "I am moved by the compassion of various groups and communities who have come forward to the rescue of stranded Kashmiris. The efforts need to be replicated across all sections of the society; measures like these are befitting reply to those forces as are inclined to destroy our unity," he said.
Meanwhile Dr Farooq under his vigil managed safe transit of stranded passengers including eighty students to Kashmir for the second consecutive day.
Dr Farooq maintained that he will be staying put at Jammu only unless the condition returns to normalcy. "I am personally watchful of the situation. We have put up a free community kitchen at Mecca Masjid to ensure that the needy and stranded people don't have to face any problem in the wake of the tumultuous situation," he said.
Party functionaries and senior leaders who are part of the relief operation include Ajaz Jan, Ratan Lal Gupta, Sheikh Bashir Ahmad, Mohammad Syed Akhoon and others.
CB books revenue officials, beneficiaries for grabbing 45 kanals of state land at Pahalgam
Srinagar, Feb 18: Crime Branch Kashmir today registered a case against revenue officials and the beneficiaries for illegal transferring state land at Pahalgam in favour of the latter.
According to an official communiqué, the Crime Branch Kashmir received a complaint from inhabitants of village Nunwan Pahalgam Anantnag.
The complaint inter-alia reveals that as per revenue records of the year 1978 (Bikrami) land measuring 45 Kanals & 19 Marlas under Survey No. 169 situated at village Nunwan Pahalgam was Khalsa Sarkar/state land. The land as per year 1990-91 (Bikrami) stands divided under various Nos. viz 196/169 (9.1 Kanals), 200/169(5.4 Kanals), 206/169(1.16 Kanals), 207/169(4.9 kanals), 208/169(8.2 Kanals), 220/169(3.11 Kanals),169 (6.7Kanals) and in the same Jamabandi the entries have been made in tenancy column in favour of tenants and possession holders, but in the same record piece of land under survey No. 169 was recorded as state land (Kabza Najaiz). It is alleged that in Jamabandi of the year 1969-70 few fictitious survey Nos 301/169(10.10 Kanals) 326/169 (3.7 Kanals) were made in favour of some non-locals namely Salam-Din & others R/O Khanabal Anantnag, and 301/169 (2 Kanals) in favour of Ab. Rehman R/O Kanelwan Bijbehara, by the revenue officials in connivance with the beneficiaries. The land has been illegally occupied by the said persons while as the land is state land measuring 38 Kanals as Shamilat U/S 5, and 6.7 Kanals are recorded as
"Goorvan". Subsequently a preliminary enquiry under Reg.No.58/2011 was initiated at Police Station Crime Branch Kashmir. It came to fore that the land in question has been reflected as Khalsa Sarkar as per "Misle-Haqiyat" (record of rights) of the year 1978 (Bikrami). Subsequently the said land was converted to Shamilaat and then fraudulently in furtherance of criminal conspiracy by the revenue officers/officials and the beneficiaries and mutated in favour of Salam-Din R/O Khanabal Anantang, and Ab. Rehman R/O Kanelwan Bijbehara, U/S 4 & 8 of Agrarian Reforms Act, thereby misused their official position in order to render undue benefit upon beneficiaries.


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21 February 2012
To Whom it May Concern:
I am 32 weeks pregnant. I still have 8 weeks to go before I even begin expecting this little one growing inside of me to make his or her way out, and I'm willing to take that to 10 weeks. I am measuring right on track. No one is concerned about my size, my weight gain, or my ability to hold my baby in my womb while shopping for milk and eggs. I do not, while I am buying my yarn, my groceries, or anything else, need to hear any of the following comments:
1. You must really be counting down the days?!? 8 weeks?! Well....
2. April? When you walked in here I thought, "Wow, she's going to give birth in the store!"
3. Twins?
4. You aren't due until April? Holy crap! Well, I guess it's almost the end of February, so only 5 weeks away. I would have thought you were about to pop.
5. How uncomfortable you must be...?
First of all, let's discuss the term, "about to pop." Has anyone ever witnessed the "popping" of a pregnant woman? I've seen a lot of births. I've been through two of my own. I can assure you there is nothing "popping" about bringing a baby into this world. Secondly, no pregnant woman, no matter how confident or assured she is, wants to be told how huge she is. Every time I bite my tongue so I don't retort with, "Well, I'm growing a healthy baby inside me, what's your excuse?!" At times I am dying to explain to random people, who obviously know nothing about pregnancy and birth, the nitty gritty of what's going on inside my body, and just why saying such things is so rude.
On the other hand, I've got a letter for another group of people as well:
To the sweet girl in my homeschool speech arts class, the woman shopping at the antique store, my friend (who happens to be a midwife) in Idaho who didn't even know I was pregnant and so many others:
Thank you for the following comments which make me feel beautiful, empowered, respected and excited about my upcoming birthing:
1. Do you mind if I touch your belly, I just love to see pregnant women!
2. You look amazing, how much longer do you have?
3. Is baby kicking? Isn't that the most amazing feeling? Not much longer until he'll be kicking on the outside.
4. You are almost there and are going to do amazing. I can't wait to hear the story.
And, To all those who don't know what to say:
Remember Thumper's dad who said, "If you can't say something nice... don't say nothing at all." You don't actually have to say anything. Feel free to treat all pregnant women like normal people. On the other hand, every pregnant woman loves to hear how great they look. Most don't even mind answering questions. But, check your response to the answers and try just answering with a "Well, you look fantastic!" It will make her day, I promise.
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You really do look FANTASTIC!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 21, 2012 at 12:50 PM
haha jen, i love this. And agree with you 100%! I think you look great, and i hope that if you are going to "pop", please do it in front of one of those annoying people!!!ReplyDelete
And to add- Exact quote from interaction at church on Sunday-ReplyDelete
"Wow! How many weeks do you have to go now? You have really "popped"!"
*trying not to glare* "I have 4 months to go."
"Oh wow!"
Thank you thank you. I love feeling like a spectacle! ...thought she didn't say anything offensive I know it is just the start of the comments people will have for the next 16-19 weeks! I can't wait for the "twins?" to start. I am well aware of how gigantic I get.
And that word again..."popped" ...I guess you pop out when you really start showing? And when my water broke there was a definite "pop" feeling... maybe that is where this overused expression came from?
When I see someone who looks like they are carrying multiples, are post 40 weeks or maybe are simply in their late second trimester and carrying differently then some "ideal" basketball belly types (of which group I will never belong...sigh...) I think I will stick with "you look great! how are you feeling?" and trust they will fill you in on any details they feel comfortable with. (This also protects you from the unfortunate incidence that they are not in fact pregnant...which I admit to doing two or three humiliating times...)
When I was 32 weeks with one of my sons some stupid man at church actually said "Hi tubby" as I walked in. Oh, I was so mad I couldn't even come up with a good comeback. I think I just stared at him with a shocked look on my face.ReplyDelete
I HATED all those comments when pregnant with DD, they actually embarassed me. Not looking forward to them with next pregnancy. :o(ReplyDelete
I think you are beautiful pregnant and un, or popping and not. I once actually said to a nurse who chastised me for gaining 40 lbs before I was 8 months along that I was still better looking than her even in that state. I hated even more when people would ask me when I was due when the baby was 3 months old!ReplyDelete
Oh, I forgot to mention the woman at the yarn store who asked me when I was due while I was holding Silas at 3 days old. Whose baby did she think he was?ReplyDelete


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this time of year
it's so cold and gray
and it makes me blue
good thing i love blue
more specifically navy...
|a touch of gold pairs so well with a navy wall
|nautical, yet not over-the-top... love the octopus (are we over the octopus thing? never!)
|white built-ins, dark floors and loads of white trim... so pretty!
|everything but the cushion fabric
|black and white photography with navy... yes!
|hello shiny blue doors!
|paired with the orangey-peaches... so inviting.
|blue door and penny tile perfection
|large print wallpaper in a tiny space :)
|nearly symmetric = love
|navy, parsons desk, clear glass lamp and shutters. it's all so pretty!
|take off the pillows at the end of the bed..... then it's perfect
|there's a big smile on my face right now!
|board and batten + navy
|my favorite dining room. ever.
|beautiful white trim and a striped rug.
|who wouldn't love this space? perfect combo of masculine & feminine!
my dining room is navy
and one of my favorite rooms in my home
waiting for a sunny day to take some decent photos
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By Skip CleaverPosted Thursday, 29 May, 2014
The Hollis Fast 5K is a race everyone should experience. So many runners-hundreds and hundreds over the years—have run their personal best on this 5K course, which drops 224 feet start to finish. It's fun and exhilarating. And it is USATF-certified.
On Thursday, June 12, the 10th annual Hollis Fast 5K will be run at 6:30 p.m. on a blazing fast, downhill, point-to-point, scenic and serene course. It is simply one of the best 5K races, speeding through the quaint Hollis Monument Square, adjacent to the fields and farms and orchards of small-town New Hampshire. The course drops mostly imperceptibly from start to finish. It offers a gradual downhill grade to enhance your opportunity for a fast time.
This race is presented and hosted by the Hollis-Brookline Rotary Club and directed by George LeCours, a member of the sponsoring Club and the Gate City Striders running club. Originally a five-mile loop course, the race underwent an overhaul in 2005; there's a lot of history.
With an unusual week night date, an all downhill course, and B-Tag chip timing, the race has attracted hundreds and has grown each year. This year they expect to reach the maximum of 1,700 runners. Register early to avoid missing the cut-off. Plus, the first 800 get free commemorative T-shirts; and the next 200 a nice logoed running hat.
Also consider that the registration fee goes up $5.00 after April 13, and the youth fee increases $3.00 on that date. Adults have another fee increase in May so just get it done.
Walkers are welcome. And this race is especially amenable to beginner runners, becoming locally famous for the Couch to 5K (C25K) beginner programs available with the Gate City Striders.
Awards are plentiful. They offer more awards than any race in New England. With 36 total age groups—that's two-year age groups and six divisions for kids, and 5-year age groups for adults through 75+. There are awards for the top three women and men and also the top three in each of those age groups. That's well over 100 awards. A high percentage of school age runners are award winners. Awards are comprised of distinctive hand-made apple trophies for first prize and handsome logo medals for second and third place winners.
This is a PR course if ever there was one. Anyone who beats the single age New Hampshire state record, no matter where they are from, will have a free entry for the 2015 race. There were an incredible 73 runners breaking records last year—itself a record and a lot of free registrations! The race was the USATF-New England Grand Prix Championship in 2013.
Many races offer flat and fast courses, but this is a cut above—or rather a cut downhill. As noted, the course has a net elevation loss of 224 feet. Erica Jesseman set a new women's course record last year at 15:31. Tim Ritchie set the official certified course men's record at 13:48 to win the USATF New England Grand Prix Championship. Nate Jenkins ran a 13:47 in 2007, but the course was not officially certified at the time. In 2013 the top four guys were under 14:00 and top 22 under 15:00. The top three women were under 16:00 with top 10 under 17:00.
Kara Hass of Chelmsford, Massachusetts is the only women to win multiple times, taking the inaugural in 2005 (16:51), followed by victories in 2008 (16:33) and 2010 (17:28). She finished with her course best time of 16:30 to win the Women's Master's division last year, fifth overall.
Kids are encouraged to participate. It is the perfect place for a first time 5K runner to participate with mom and dad. A reduced entry fee is offered to runners age 17 and under.
Members of youth running programs from the Gate City Striders, Nashua PAL runners and The Granite State Flash have enjoyed the race venue each year. More are expected this year.
Typically the high school track season ends prior to this race. Coaches encourage their team members who are not participating in the New England track meet to "have some fun" on a fast race course. While there is no team competition, runners receiving individual age group awards will be recognized at the awards ceremony if they are affiliated with a team.
Logistics, Logistics
Buses will take all runners to the start will begin shuttling runners from Alpine Grove and nearby Clinton Drive parking lots at 4:30 pm. The last bus leaves both locations at 6:10 pm. Runners are encouraged to board busses early to prevent a delay in the start of the race; or more likely missing the start.
Runners can be dropped off at Monument Square near the start. There will be no shuttle back to the start following the race. There will be a shuttle from Alpine Grove to the Clinton Drive parking lots after the race.
The Hollis Police Department manages traffic control with assistance from neighboring departments. Members of the Rotary Club assist the Hollis Police at all intersections along the course. Quality planning and preparations are on display; the pride of the Hollis Brookline Rotary Club is evident in all aspects.
Directions to Alpine Grove Function Facilities
From Route 3 (Everett Turnpike) north or south, take exit 5 West in Nashua. The Nashua Police Department is located ¼ mile after the exit. Go west three miles on Route 111. After entering Hollis, take a left onto Route 111A. Alpine Grove is located ¼ mile on the right.
The starting line is located on Route 122 / Main St. at Love Lane near the Hollis Brookline Middle School. Runners will be bussed to the Hollis Brookline Middle School and will be directed to the starting line. This year's starting line is wider than last year and has a wide sweeping right turn ¼ mile after the start. The course travels through Monument Square onto Depot Road to the finish line. The finish line has been relocated to Depot Road in front of Morin's Landscaping.
Number Pick up and Awards Ceremony
Number Pick up will be open from 3:00 p.m. at Alpine Grove, race headquarters. Race day registration is not available this year—you must pre-register. Save time and hassle and pick up your number the day before (Wednesday, June 11) at Runner's Alley at 4 Coliseum Avenue in Nashua (Nashua Mall) from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m.
The awards ceremony takes place at Alpine Grove Function Facilities in Hollis, just 1/3 mile from the finish beginning at around 8:00 p.m. Water will be available at the finish line. Post race refreshments will be served at Alpine Grove. Runners walk from the finish line to Alpine Grove.
New Awards Format This Year
The race occurs on a school night and considering that there are more than 100 awards, we will award the top three male and the top three female competitors at a formal ceremony. All age group award recipients will receive their awards at our new awards table. The results will be posted and the age group awards winners will pick up awards at that table. Award recipients who cannot stay for the ceremony or final posting will have their awards mailed.
The Town of Hollis
Hollis is living history. In many ways, it has not changed in nearly 300 years. Throughout the village, on every road and lane on adjourning farms, there is a palpable sense of history and tradition. Hollis was settled as a frontier town in 1730, and chartered in 1746. There were 214 residents who served as soldiers in the Revolution—a large number for such a small town.
Hollis has resisted the usual trends toward sprawl and suburban destruction. There are still active, productive farms and orchards and a sense of small town America as it once was, and as it should be—with open space, ample opportunities for outdoor recreation and thoughtful planning.
What is Rotary Club?
The name Rotary came from the early practice of "rotating" meetings between the offices of the few members. Rotary Clubs, especially in New England, have become more and more involved in road race events as a means of fundraising for their charitable causes.
The Hollis Brookline rotary Club is part of Rotary International. The club provides scholarships and donates to charitable causes locally and around the world. Internationally there are 1.3 million members with representation in more than 160 countries with over 30,000 clubs on six continents. Since their founding in 1905 they have been dedicated to world peace and to helping those in need. It was the world's first service club. They were involved in the formation of the United Nations and remain dedicated to that body today, especially with their support of UNESCO.
Proceeds from the Hollis Fast 5K go to a variety of worthwhile charities. Few organizations can match Rotary for charitable giving and community involvement.
Let's Go—Train and Set Your PR
A PR is not guaranteed, but this event gives you the best chance of any race for a 5K personal record. Do not delay—you will want one of those commemorative shirts or hats and you don't want to get shut out. This race has become very popular and will likely sell out since they can only take 1,700. Just get in gear and get it done. Register now and put those goals in place for late spring and summer. This is the one!
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