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Congratulations to our 2017 Design & Service Award Winners:

Honor Award

Mecklenburg County Land Use and Environmental Services Agency (LUESA)
photo by Mark Herboth

Honor Award  (Unrealized Project)
Fog Catcher
Little Diversified
Architectural Consulting

 Honor Award (Adaptive Reuse)

Haberdish, Charlotte, NC
Cluck Design Collaborative
photo by Dustin Peck

 Honor Award (Residential)

Taylor Residence , Weddington, NC
in situ studio
photo by Keith Isaacs

Honor Award
York Technical College Building “C” Renovations + Addition, Rock Hill, SC
Watson Tate Savory
photo by Gary Matson

Citation Award (Unrealized Project)
Boshan Porcelain Museum
Little Diversified Architectural Consulting

 Merit Award (Unrealized Project)

Mint - a Catalyst for a Culinary District
Clark Nexsen

Citation Award
Nexton Folly, Summerville, SC

Citation Award (Divine Detail)
SILO AR+D and UNC Charlotte
photo by McKenzie Canaday
Michael Dunning, AIA
(Shook Kelley)
S. Scott Ferebee Service to the Section Award

James Bartl, AIA
(Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement, retired)
Citizen Architect, Service to the Section Award

O. Alberto Villa Cevallos, Assoc. AIA
(Housing Studio)
Emerging Professional of the Year

Ron Kimble
(City of Charlotte Deputy City Manager, retired)
Laurel Award

Cluck Design Collaborative
Firm of the Year

National Gypsum
Sponsor of the Year

Thank you to our 2017 Design & Service Awards Gala Sponsors:

2017 Jury Chair
Marilys Nepomechie, FAIA

Marilys Nepomechie is a registered architect and Professor of Architecture at Florida International University. Her writing, research, urban design and building projects focus on the cultural, social, and environmental contexts of design. They include a broad range of proposals for affordable, sustainable infrastructure and housing, many conducted through collaborative community-based design processes. Included in the archives of the U.S. National Building Museum, the work of her practice has been honored with numerous professional and academic awards, national and international exhibition, and wide publication.

Her design work, in collaboration with FIU Professor Marta Canavés, ASLA, has earned a National Honor Award in Urban and Regional Design –the highest distinction bestowed by the national chapter of the American Institute of Architects. It has twice earned the American Architecture Award from the Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design and the European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies. It has been honored by national Faculty Design and Collaborative Practice Awards from the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture; the NCARB Prize for the Integration of the Academy and the Profession; and multiple design awards from the Boston Society of Architects, AIA Florida/Caribbean, AIA Miami, and International Bienal Miami + Beach. Nepomechie has won the Progressive Architecture Young Architects’ Award, a National Education Honor Award citation from the American Institute of Architects, a Provost’s Award for Research from Florida International University, and the AIA Miami Samuel Kruse Silver Medal in Design, the chapter’s highest distinction for design excellence.

As Principal Investigator, Nepomechie has received research grants from the U.S. Department of Energy and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory; the Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies the Fine Arts; the American Institute of Architects; the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation | Wolfsonian-FIU; the Cuban Research Institute; the Cejas Family Foundation; and International Architecture Biennale Rotterdam, where she was an invited curator, exhibitor, and presenter on the subject of coastal urban development in Miami, Florida and La Habana, Cuba. With a multi-disciplinary faculty team, Nepomechie and Canavés are collaborators on Double Exposures, a National Science Foundation ULTRA-Ex grant studying the effects of seal level rise, globalization, immigration and growth on the Miami-Dade urban region [Dr. Gail Hollander, PI]. She is also a key collaborator on a grant made jointly by the U.S. Department of Energy and the China National Energy Administration in support of Solar Decathlon China 2013 [Dr. Yimin Zhu, PI].

Nepomechie was co-curator of the exhibition La Habana Moderna, 1902-1959 at the Phillip and Patricia Frost Art Museum. In the Netherlands, she co-curated and designed Magic City | Novia del Mar at The Flood | Mare Nostrum, 2ndInternational Architecture Biennale Rotterdam. Nepomechie is author of the AIA Guide to MIAMI | Building Paradise: An Architectural Guide to the Magic City (Washington DC, Miami: AIA, 2010), and editor of the bilingual Bienal Miami + Beach 2001-2005: A Retrospective (Quito, Ecuador: TRAMA Ediciones, 2007). Her work has appeared in journals including JAE; Thresholds/ MIT; Places/ UC Berkeley; Perspecta/ Yale; Modulus/ UVA; Aula/ Tulane; Punto/ UCV; Metropolis; Ottagono; Abitare; Architecture; Architecture Boston; Architecture Ireland; and Progressive Architecture. The Bienal Panamericana de Arquitectura de Quito; the Bienales de Arquitectura de Santo Domingo and Cartagena Colombia; the Arte Americas Biennial exposition, and the Institute of Contemporary Art at University of Pennsylvania are among the venues where Nepomechie has been invited to present her work.

Inaugural Director of the accredited professional program in Architecture at Florida International University, Nepomechie was lead faculty advisor for the award-winning Florida International University 2011 Solar Decathlon project, and currently serves as the faculty advisor in architecture to the joint THU-FIU Solar Decathlon China 2013 effort. Nepomechie has been Visiting Professor at Tsinghua University, Beijing; Maxfield Lecturer and Visiting Scholar at the Miami University of Ohio; Sue Fan Gooding Visiting Professor and John R. Groves Fellow in Housing at the University of Kentucky; Distinguished Visiting Professor at the University of New Mexico; visiting faculty member at the University of Pennsylvania, Universidad Politécnica de Puerto Rico, and the Universidad Central de Venezuela; and Lecturer at the University of Miami. She has served on the Editorial Review Board of Architectural Record, and on the National Board of the AIA 2030 Commitment. Nepomechie holds the Master of Architecture from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and has been inducted to the AIA College of Fellows.

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1970's Dreamin' - Ford Powered Biplane Racer Concept

 With the 2010 Reno Air Races fast approaching (Sept 15-19), I thought now might be a good time to check out this little blast from the past. I remember seeing these pix when I was a kid, but I don't even know what this hot looking little biplane racer was called. And, it's just a model here, as far as I know, it never got built. It sure would be cool to know the whole story on it, but two things you can tell for sure from these pix - it's gorgeous, and it was meant for some Ford V power.

 Right around 1970 was a pretty exciting time in the world of biplane racing with airplanes like the Hot Canary and Sorceress coming on the scene. This airplane would have fit right in with them for sure. The extensive innovation that was going on actually led to some changes in the biplane class rules that ultimately may have brought all the really cool stuff to an end. In my opinion, the biplane class needs a little shot of this kind of thinking to stir up more excitement : )

 Lastly, I think it's worth mentioning how cool so many of the airplanes designed in the late 60's and early 70's were. Not just racers either, lots of experimental and prototype aircraft too. I know I'm old-school, and have 40+ years of aviation history crammed into my 49 years, but I really think we need more of the design 'spirit' from those days to weave itself into our fabulous new construction materials and engines. Sure, airplanes should perform well, but man, they should look cool too!

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This design received the usual end to individual thinking in air racing. Ban it. The rules at the time only restricted the engine by displacement. The Ford 289 was legal, it was to be belt driven. I think it was Robert Cumberford of Air Classics fame that came up with this, and he was shut down by the class farts. Too exotic, gotta keep it simple so we can have lot's of Smith Miniplanes, that was the convention. Too bad, we'd be way ahead.

Luckily things are changing, as of 5-11 the Sport Class allows the Super Sport rules throughout and the classes are now homolagated.

August 10, 2011 | Unregistered Commenterstuntflyr

I think it was "Air Progress" magazine. Congratulations to "AirPigz" readers. I've been looking for these photos for years. Thank God for the internet! All we need now is is for someone with a stash of the old AP magazines from the late 60's or early 70's to scan Robert Cumberford's article. I tried emailing him at "Road & Track" or where ever he writes now, but could only get a generic address. Anyone know him personally?

December 4, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterJWSimpson

biplanes are realy the only planes that are not divergent because the second wing replaces the new 130 degree nose/swivel /spar angle rule for high stress modulus materials ..skeatesy1

July 14, 2012 | Unregistered Commenterskeatesy

biplanes dont violate the 130 nose rule in high stress modulus aerodynamics ..skeatesy

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Being Thankful for George Robert White

George Robert White

George Robert White

In November we become thankful for all kinds of things, including philanthropy. Over the years, Boston has benefited from the generosity of many families and individuals who decided to share their wealth to improve both the city and its residents.

Last month I took a Boston Benefactors tour at Forest Hills Cemetery with local historian Anthony Sammarco. I had taken other tours with him and know how Mr.. Sammarco shares his own wealth—the information he knows about Boston’s history.

In this month of thanksgiving, I want to introduce you to one of my favorite philanthropists, George Robert White (1847 – 1922). His donations built and contributed to many parts of the city but he is almost unknown outside of certain circles today.

George Robert White

In a previous post about the Angel of the Waters, I detailed how Mr. White earned his fortune by working from the ground up at the Weeks and Potter Drug Company until he eventually bought the firm. His company gave consumers worldwide the antibacterial Cuticura Soap, a familiar brand with an unusual scent that many of us remember well.

Cuticura Soap, George Robert White, antibacterial soapMr. White, a lifelong bachelor from a small family, gave generously of his money to the City of Boston during his life and established a fund to ensure that his good works would continue after his death. He served on the Board of Trustees of the Museum of Fine Arts and of Forest Hills Cemetery. In addition, he gave substantially to the MFA, Massachusetts General Hospital, and the New England College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.

Author Samuel McComb said of Mr. White that “His helpful hand was always stretched out to assist the weak. He was devoted to the highest welfare of the city.”

Named in His Honor

Several structures around Boston were either built with his donations or named for him in honor of his contributions to the institution.

White Building, Massachusetts General Hospital, George Robert White

The White Building at MGH

Massachusetts General Hospital: People going through the main entrance at MGH enter the hospital thorough the White Building. The architectural firm of Coolidge, Shepley, Bulfinch and Abbott designed this 13-story structure in the form of a cross.

Funds for its construction came from the 1930 will of Mrs. Harriet J. Bradbury — Mr. White’s sister — and the Humanitarian Fund in his 1922 will. His will also included bequests for the Museum of Fine Arts and Boston Children’s Hospital.

Museum of Fine Arts: The George Robert White Wing, designed by Hugh Stubbins, opened on the west side of the MFA in 1970. It created space for a conservation laboratory, library, restaurants, classrooms and administrative offices.

The George Robert White Fund

Mr.. White also established a permanent charitable fund with a $5 million bequest (about $72,912,247 in 2016 dollars) to be used solely for creating public beauty and utility for Boston’s residents. In his will he suggested the fund’s managers allow its value to build so that the money could be concentrated on substantial projects.

A short list of the many projects funded through Mr. White’s foresight includes:

  • The George Robert White Environmental Conservation Center
  • The George Robert White Fund Children’s Zoo at Franklin Park
  • Boston Public Health Center (now Julie’s Family Learning Program)
  • White Stadium in Franklin Park
  • George Robert White Center and skating rink in Mattapan
  • George Robert White Veterans Memorial Park in the Fens

The Memorials

Mr. White himself has been memorialized in several ways.

Artwork: A 1917 portrait sketch by John Singer Sargent (above) and full portrait painting by Théobald Chartran were donated to the Museum of Fine Arts.

Public Garden Memorial: The Angel of the Waters, sculpted by Daniel Chester French, standing above a beautiful fountain, graces the northwest corner of the Boston Public Garden. Since I wrote a post about it, neighbors raised a fund and collected enough money to restore the fountain to its former glory. When the work was completed in November of 2016, water once again began flowing from the matching rams-head cornucopias into the pebbled basin. The Angel now casts her bread upon clear water.

FAngel of Peace, Daniel Chester French, George Robert White, Forest Hills Cemeteryorest Hills Cemetery Memorial:  Mr. White, his sister and brother in law are buried at Forest Hills Cemetery in Jamaica Plain. Another Daniel Chester French sculpture, the Angel of Peace, presides over the site on Magnolia Avenue, which was landscaped by the firm of Olmstead Brothers.

In contrast to the dynamic Angel of the Waters, the Angel of Peace stands calmly on a granite plinth with hands clasped and a serene expression on her face. Classical robes drape her figure and her wings spread out behind her. When you stand directly in front of the sculpture, the wings don’t appear very imposing because the Angel’s body hides a third of their length. Only when you look at the statue from the side do the wings show their full magnificence. Unfortunately, the site is landscaped in a way that makes access from the side difficult.

A Model of Philanthropy

George Robert White was a great man, a real Horatio Alger story at work and a model of philanthropy in his private life. I’m sure that many people who benefit from his donations, bequests and fund allocations have no idea who the man was or what he accomplished in his life.

How many visitors who enter Mass General through the main door, enjoy the serenity of his Public Garden memorial, browse through his wing at the MFA or walk past his resting place at Forest Hills know anything about him? I wish that a biography of some kind could be placed where the general public could read it and appreciate all that he has done for the city. Like a hologram, it would spring into life when people pass by.  In his life and afterward, Mr.. White gave Boston much to be thankful for and deserves to be remembered.

Directions to the Angels

Angel of Peace, Douglas Yeo, Daniel Chester French, George Robert White, Forest Hills Cemetery

The Magnificent Wings
Photo: Douglas Yeo

You will find directions to the Angel of the Waters in the Boston Public Gardenin my previous post.

To find the Angel of Peace, go to Forest Hills Cemetery in Jamaica Plan. Once through the main gate, turn left past the Martin Milmore Memorial onto Consecration Avenue. Turn left again onto Magnolia Avenue. As you approach the curve look to the left and up the hill.


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Alamo Square Shoe Garden

You may have read that the Shoe Garden has been removed, either temporarily or permanently.  The Local Addition reports that Rec and Park’s Deputy Director of Public Affairs Connie Chan stated the removal was permanent.  The decision was made based on a variety of factors, including limited park resources and the plans for a new or renovated bathroom at Alamo Square, to be completed in 2013.
ASNA is committed to finding a plan to restore the Alamo Square Shoe Garden once our new bathroom is in place.  We will begin a planning process this year.  Stay tuned!

2012 Hearts for the Arts Auction

Are you ready for a night of gourmet food and wine, live music, and the chance to bid on fabulous adventures and treasures? Creative Arts Charter School’s Hearts for the Arts Benefit Dinner and Auction will be held on Saturday, March 3rd from 6-10pm at the West Bay Conference Center at 1290 Fillmore Street @ Eddy.

Draft Tour Bus Study – Summary

Back in December 2011, the SFMTA prepared a Draft Tour Bus Study.  Here is a 2-page  Summary of the Study.   Please review it and provide input on the various solutions offered by SFMTA.  You can email to submit your input.

Please read the whole summary before sending your comments.  Below are the solutions following the discussion in the Study.  You can find the whole Study here.

Possible Remedies to existing tour bus problems and how they could be implemented

  • City andCountyofSFcan enforce noise regulations, regulate where tour buses park, restrict commercial vehicles with nine or more seats from specific streets, and limit tour bus idling.
  • City andCountyofSFcannot regulate the number of tour buses that operate on a specific street.  Enforcement would be difficult as well.
  • City of SFcould restrict all commercial vehicles with 9+ seats from some or allAlamo Square area streets.  This would require public hearings and SFMTA legislation.  Environmental review would be needed to determine impacts.  Enforced by SFPD.
  • Noise volume generated by tour buses climbing steep hills might be addressed by restricting commercial vehicles with 9+ seats from certain steep streets.
  • Traffic delays caused by right-turning large buses.  Possible strategy is to restrict commercial vehicles with 9+ seats from streets that require these turns.
  • Amplified loudspeakers more than 50 feet away from vehicles are illegal under CVC Section 27007.  SFPD can enforce.  Some tour buses claim noise can be addressed by installing equipment that modulates the volume of loudspeakers based on ambient noise.  Another alternative is to require unenclosed tour buses to purchase headsets.
  • Possible solution for blocking traffic lane could be to designate curb parking space alongAlamo Squarepark for tour bus and van during daytime hours (9am-6pm).  This would allow tour buses to not block flow of traffic.  Potential impact on daytime parking supply, unless some existing Muni stops were eliminated or converted to tour bus use only.
  • Existing Muni bus stops could be reorganized to better coincide with STOP signs as part of such a proposal.
  • Without frequent parking enforcement, some tour buses may park in tour bus loading zone for an extended period, forcing other tour buses to double-park.
  • Tour buses could be discouraged from using Muni bus zones with increased parking enforcement.
  • Extending the length of the Muni bus zone on the north side of Hayes could make it easier for tour buses to reach theHayes Streetcurb, and allow space for a Muni bus to stop behind it.


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Friday, August 6, 2010

Mickey The Pilot - Canvas Painting

I have finished my Mickey last night. This is a gift to a baby Aaron who will come to this world sometimes next week and his parents are my dear friends. This is their second child. I did my first painting for their first-born - Jacob, who is 2 years old now, and I was so touched when they asked me to do another one for Aaron. They picked Airplanes as a theme for a Baby Room and that's why Mickey is on The Plane. I hope they liked it.
Here is a work progress. I started back in July and worked on it for a week, when time allowed.

Note: I took so many pictures of this finished work and I am not happy with any of them. This is a large canvas, and I was trying different spots with different lighting - the final shot that you see was taken on my sofa, but I still get some glare from acrylics
and the flash light brings out the lines that you don't see.
I need to improve my photography skills:( !!!!


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Algerian ambassador to Tehran: “Iran and Algeria have taken similar positions in many international issues”.

TEHRAN, 1 Nov, MNA: H.E. Abdelmoun’aam Ahriz, Algerian Ambassador to Tehran answered to Mehr News questions on the occasion of the anniversary of the Algerian National Day on November 1st .The interview was about the relations between Iran and Algeria, possible impartment in bilateral trade post-JCPOA, and cooperation in fighting against terrorism.

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Algeria and the Islamic Republic of Iran are considered as important countries in North Africa and the Middle East. What are the areas of convergence between the two countries?

Algeria and Iran have common views on a wide range of international issues and maintain close coordination and dialogue in the bilateral, regional and international forums. Both countries stress the need for international community, to undertake reforms in the United Nations system, stand against the political manipulation of issues related to the human rights, promote an equilibrium between the 3 pillars of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and the urgency of establishing Middle East WMD-free zone, refuse the external interference in internal affairs and military interventions, advocate the resolution of internal and external disputes through dialogue and peaceful means, supported the fight of Palestinian people and call for a global strategy to combat terrorism and all forms of extremism. On the economic level, the two countries have a common goal to stabilize the price of oil in the international market and work together inside OPEC to concretize this objective.

How could Iran and Algeria cooperate on issues including the crises in Syria, Yemen and Libya?

Iran and Algeria are important countries in their respective region. Through the mechanism of political consultations, the high officials of the two countries have regular consultations on regional issues, such as the situation in Yemen, Syria and Libya. Throughout these consultations a common vision emerges about the rejecting of the external interference in internal affairs of these countries and the military interventions and the necessity of resolution of these crises through dialogue and peaceful means. Our countries are very active in advocating and researching a political solution to these dramatic issues.

ISIL presence in North Africa seems to be growing which is a threat to countries in that region. How can Iran and Algeria work together to fight ISIL and other terrorist groups?

Terrorist groups’ new strategy of occupying lands and territories represents a serious challenge to cohesion, stability and security in our region and all over the world. The fighting against the proliferation of terrorist groups and against the various expressions of violent extremism required the presence of a strong state, based on the strength of law, and on a coherent international cooperation. In this regard Iran and Algeria have already been working together through exchange of information, experience and expertise to tackle this threat. They are also coordinating their efforts, in international fora, aiming to forge a holistic and methodic global strategy of fighting terrorism, violent extremism and radicalization.

What opportunities does Iran’s nuclear deal provide for expansion of ties between Iran and Algeria? How does the deal address opportunities to further expand relations between Iran and Algeria?

As you know, Algeria has taken a principled stance in international fora to support the Iranian legitimate rights enshrined in NPT.  Algeria welcomed the nuclear deal between Iran and the Group 5+1 which it considered as a major victory for Iranian diplomacy and a great achievement of Iranian people. The international sanctions, above all, those related to financial restrictions, have prevented Algerian and Iranian businessmen from extending their partnership, and their removal will surely permit a qualitative and quantitative expansion of our economic relations.

In his meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif on last September, Algerian Prime Minister Abdelmalek Sellal urged activation of new economic grounds for cooperation between Iran and Algeria. What are those of cooperation?

As M. Javad Zarif is always saying, Iran and Algeria don’t set ceiling or limit for cooperation between them, so all areas of common interest can be integrated in the scoop of bilateral cooperation. On the economic level, we can name energy, mining, industry and services as the main fields where a strong mutual interest is expressed by Algerian and Iranian businessmen.

The second bilateral commission, which will take place in Algiers, in mid-December of this year, under the co-chairmanship of Iranian First Vice-president Mr. Ishaq Jahangiri and Algerian Prime Minister Abdelmalek Sellal, provide an excellent opportunity to build renewed momentum and give new impetus to the bilateral relations.

Regarding the cultural week underway in Tehran, what potentials of cultural cooperation do you see between the two nations? What are your plans for boosting such ties?

Let me fist congratulate Iran for the resounding and overwhelming success of its cultural week held in Algerian cities of Constantine and Algiers, from 9 to 13 October 2015. The Algerian public was very impressed by the excellent performance of Iranian artists and highly enjoyed the refinement of Iranian culture.

The Algerian Embassy, in the framework of celebrating of the 61st anniversary of the Glorious War of Liberation, took the initiative to organize, in Milad Tower, from 27 to 30 October 2015, cultural days aiming to introduce Algerian culture, history, gastronomy, handicraft, and touristic potentialities to the Iranian public.

These two events is a proof of the existing excellent cultural exchanges between our two countries, which can be further perfected and diversified. I think that the organization of cultural weeks alternatively must be more regular and we have also to privilege direct contacts between our peoples and artists through our respective cultural institutions. Algeria will actively participate in the festivities of “Mashhad Capital of the Islamic Culture” scheduled in 2017, which offer a great opportunity to show the rich Algerian heritage to Iranian public.

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Namibian President Selects New Prime Minister

As part of a major cabinet reshuffle, Hifikepunye Pohamba has appointed Hage Geingob as the country's new prime minister. He had been sacked from the position 12 years ago.

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    FORMER Prime Minister Nahas Angula could only utter the words “I feel great” a few hours after he was demoted from prime minister to minister of defence in a Cabinet… Read more »

Namibian President Hifikepunye Pohamba.

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    IN a dramatic Cabinet reshuffle, President Hifikepunye Pohamba made a major change to his executive, which saw Hage Geingob returning as prime minister. Read more »

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    The top four office bearers of Swapo are automatically part of the central committee members. They are president Hifikepunye Pohamba, vice president Hage Geingob, secretary general… Read more »

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    Congratulatory embraces and compliments were passed all around yesterday for the Swapo Party vice-president, the new secretary general and deputy secretary general at a special… Read more »


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New Malaria Drug Looks Promising

Researchers hope to use a new class of drugs to exploit the physiology of the malaria parasite by blocking a salt pump at its surface.

  • Africa:   New Drug Puts Malaria Under the Pump

    Australian National University, 19 February 2013

    Researchers have discovered how a new class of antimalarial drugs kills the malaria parasite, showing that the drugs block a pump at the parasite surface, causing it to fill with… Read more »

Infected Anopheles mosquitoes carry a parasite in the genus Plasmodium, the cause of the deadly disease malaria.


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Pony - Ginuwine
Saturday, 4 January, 2014, 05:11 - Singles Of The 1990s
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pony ginuwine remixpony ginuwine 1Pony was the first single for Washington D.C. rapper Ginuwine. The original cover shows the face of a pony - which is a reasonable thing to show on a single of that name. We feel that Mr Lumpkin would be better served by a different kind of pony though and in the remix we see a naked babe with a pony-tail, but one that is positioned where a real pony would have its tail! Why she is shackled to a train carriage is unknown, a horse drawn carriage perhaps?
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Fields Of Gold - Sting
Friday, 3 January, 2014, 05:03 - Singles Of The 1990s
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sting fields of gold remixsting fields of gold 1Sting (real name Gordon Sumner) released the single Fields Of Gold in 1993. The original cover shows Mr Sumner standing beneath an umbrella with the picture having been colored in a gold hue to signify the goldness of the song. The remix shows what? A naked girl in a real field of gold. No additional coloration, nor any other modifications necessary. Mr Sumner's cover artwork team have a lot to learn.
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Reet Petite - Jackie Wilson
Thursday, 2 January, 2014, 05:55 - Singles Released Before 1960, Singles Of The 1980s
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jackie wilson reet petite remixjackie wilson reet petite 1Reet Petite is a 1957 song (re-released in the mid 1980s) by Jackie Wilson, known the world over for the rolling-R's of Mr Wilson's p-r-r-r-onunciation. The original cover shows Mr Wilson in various different dancing positions but shows no sign of the petite person of whom he sings. The remix shows is none other than Reet herself (assuming that is her name) who is very petite, indeed some might say flat-chested. Others might not bother and just enjoy the view!
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New Years Day - U2
Wednesday, 1 January, 2014, 05:20 - Singles Of The 1980s, Christmas Crackers
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u2 new years day remixu2 new years day 1Happy New Year to you from all of us at AllBum.Art. To celebrate the new year, we bring you a remix of New Years Day by Irish band U2. The original cover is a bit weird with a half naked boy hiding behind a pole. The remix shows the aftermath of a particularly tiring new years party. Everyone is asleep and what's more, they have forgotten to go to bed and have just ended up snoozing on each other's laps. Oh, and looks like they forgot their pajamas too!
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All I Want For Christmas Is You - Mariah Carey
Tuesday, 24 December, 2013, 05:10 - Singles Of The 1990s, Christmas Crackers
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mariah carey all i want for christmas is you remixmariah carey all i want for christmas is you 1Not the first Christmas remix for Mariah Carey, but perhaps the most famous. This is for her 1994 single All I Want For Christmas Is You, in which we see Ms Carey in the same outfit and snowfield as her Merry Christmas album. In the remix, we see something equally desirable, and certainly the kind of thing that we would want for Christmas - a cute babe wearing nothing but a Christmas bow.
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Warm This Winter - Gabriella Cilmi
Monday, 23 December, 2013, 05:45 - Singles Of The 2000s, Christmas Crackers
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gabriella cilmi warm this winter remixgabriella cilmi warm this winter 1Warm This Winter by Gabriella Cilmi is a cover version of the Connie Francis song. And one good cover deserves another! In the original cover we see Ms Cilmi in what might be a wintery scene, though it's difficult to tell as she's holding an umbrella. In the remix we see a girl who has got a very odd way of keeping warm - wearing nothing but red high heel boots in the snow. Any volunteers to go and warm her up... form an orderly queue now.
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Lonely This Christmas - Mud
Sunday, 22 December, 2013, 05:26 - Singles Of The 1970s, Christmas Crackers
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mud lonely this xmas remixmud lonely this xmas 1A Holiday hit that's been covered so many times that a remix of the cover seems highly appropriate. This version of Lonely This Christmas is the original one from British glam rock band Mud. The original cover sees the band stood all alone in the middle of the cover. The remix has a girl who, we suspect, would solve their problems of loneliness. Either way, we're certain that wearing just a piece of ribbon she won't be lonely this Christmas!
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I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday - Wizzard
Saturday, 21 December, 2013, 05:05 - Singles Of The 1970s, Christmas Crackers
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wizzard christmas everyday remixwizzard christmas everyday 1Wizzard claim that they Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday. We at AllBum.Art are not sure we do. For one, all the shops are closed so there is no chance to buy anything. Everyone would starve and the economy would grind to a halt. On the other hand, given the number of chicks who seem to be willing to get naked for the Holidays, it might have its positives. In the remix of this cover we see a suitably seasonally clad (e.g. nude) babe sitting by a Christmas tree. Now that we could get used to everyday.
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Hey, Mister Christmas - Showaddywaddy
Friday, 20 December, 2013, 05:01 - Singles Of The 1970s, Christmas Crackers
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showaddywaddy hey mr xmas remixshowaddywaddy hey mr xmas 1One of those 1970s Christmas songs that you don't hear very often, Hey, Mister Christmas was a not particularly well known hit for glam rock gurus Showaddywaddy. The original cover sees what we can only assume to be Mr Christmas wearing jeans and carrying a guitar. In the remix, a different Mr Christmas is surrounded by a bevy of babes who for some reason are only wearing panties and a Holiday hat. Hey!
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Home For Christmas - Maria Mena
Thursday, 19 December, 2013, 05:55 - Singles Of The 2010s, Christmas Crackers
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maria mena home xmas remixmaria mena home xmas 1A lovely lilting lullaby of a song, Home For Christmas is by Norwegian act Maria Mena. On the original cover we see Ms Mena standing in a forest at night with a dress hanging off her shoulders. In the remix, night has become day and in that period it appears the dress has fallen off completely leaving nothing but lilting lingerie. No wonder she is so keen to come home!
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a holiday shift

do you get dressed up for christmas eve? in my family it’s always been customary that christmas eve we dress up and then christmas day is more casual. for me christmas day almost always involves me wearing something new that i opened that morning because i have zero patience and cannot wait to wear all of my presents!

ken and i have carried on the tradition of a more formal christmas eve by hosting a dinner for our families at our house. that way we’re able to see everyone regardless of who we’re spending christmas day with {we trade off every year} and i love that everyone is nicely dressed but cozy in our home, enjoying each other’s company in front of the fire.

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this dress would be perfect for your fanciest, most festive christmas eve party. i love the color and the shape, a shift dress is always so flattering and comfortable and can pair well with lots of different shoe options. i styled it with over the knee boots here but i’d also love it with a heel. plus the pearl detail on the color really pulls it all together.

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Category: Education

School’s Out!

No, I’m not referring to the Degrassi film (for you knowledgeable 20-something Canadians out there). I’m finally done teacher’s college! These eight months just flew by. Queen’s is an amazing university and I learned so much from the program and on my teaching placements. I just need to keep my fingers crossed that I get a permanent job come September. Thank goodness that I’m trained in a subject area that’s in need of teachers.

The Faculty of Education got us grad cakes after our final assembly (vanilla and chocolate… of course I had one slice of each). And now I’m back home in Toronto. Strangely enough I’m going to miss Kingston, Ontario (but not the tiny flies that seemed to have infested the lakeshore). It’s a nice town and I had the best landlords, housemate and classmates while I was there. :)

And now on to my mask that I told you I was artsing around with last week for one of my final projects. I bring you “The Mask of Teaching”, complete with a mini-scroll on my thoughts on education (thanks goes out to Stephan for the lovely hand writing ;) ).

I ate an alligator today… what an eventful first week of school

Tonight a group of us from the Bachelor of Education program here at Queen’s met up for dinner at The Grizzly Grill.  I was famished since I hadn’t ate anything since noon, and it was almost 8pm.  Looking at the diverse menu I was stuck as what I would get as an appetizer (I decided on an Alberta Prime Rib for my main course, since I just got on the medium-rare train).  Initially I was going to order the crab & spinach dip.  But once our waitress came around I thought to myself, why not try something different?  So at the last minute I ordered the Louisiana Alligator (spicy, grilled skewer with Cajun aïoli and tomato corn salsa).

I have to say… alligator isn’t that bad.  It looked like chicken, but tasted more like a miraculous combination of pork and chicken.  Looks tender to the eyes (was probably due to whatever animal the alligator ate :P), but has a chewy texture… a bit like beef .  An interesting experience and I’m glad I took a chance and tried something different, because it was rather tasty.  But it’s not like I’ll be ordering this every time I go out… I’ll rather stick with my ‘normal’ meats of chicken, pork, beef and fish. :D

The dinner was a positive mark to the official day one of classes.  Got to meet some new people, which is always a plus.  I’m going to have to get used to the actual class structure though, since last week was so busy.  “Welcome Week” comprised of orientation classes, workshops and presentations.  Then after the ‘school day’ we would attend nightly activites including a BBQ, wine & cheese night,  boat cruise of the Thousand Islands, and visiting a local pub.  I’m glad the early mornings and late nights are over though, so now I can start getting into a proper routine.

Today’s classes were interesting:  a couple of lectures (that I tried to stay awake for, even though I started classes at 11am), and my technological studies curriculum class.  The tech class was so much fun!  We had to design a couple of small frames/structures from wooden sticks, so we got to work with saws, glue, scissors, rulers, clamps, and sand paper… felt like I was in grade nine shop class again (well, actually that’s what the project was for: a typical grade nine project that we would eventually teach in the future)!  Ah… there’s nothing like peeling dried, white glue off your hands. :P

Kingston, so far is pretty nice.  The buses on the other hand could run more frequently, but I think I’m getting used to it.  Four more weeks and I’m back in Toronto for my practicum. :D

Farewell Real World, Hello School!

I probably didn’t mention this in any of my previous posts as yet, but today marked my first day of Couchpotatoness AKA “I don’t have a job now because I’m going back to school to further my education”.

Yes, that’s right, I’ve said goodbye to a pretty decent job so that I could… *cue ominous music* TEACH HIGH SCHOOL. This wasn’t a rash, last-minute decision I made because I wanted a change of scenery and summers off. I actually had, what some would call, an epiphany while I was at my younger sister’s high school graduation last year. After seeing all the teachers make their speeches to the students, and seeing how positively the students reacted along with the bond they all seemed to share, it dawned on me: I’d make a pretty good teacher!

I’ve always had an aptitude for learning (yes, I even went to those “gifted” classes), and as I reflected on my years I noticed that through different experiences (whether it was helping my younger siblings, volunteering at summer camp, or training some of my co-workers) I’ve done a good job at sharing my knowledge with them and helping them to grow. Why not make this a profession?

Now, this isn’t a direct leap of career paths. At my now former job, I was a Web Producer (involving web & graphic design, videography and photography). My teaching stream will be Communication Technology (one of the 7 broad-based technologies in Technological Education programs) which involves the same thing. I honestly thought it was too late for me to start a teaching career in my field since I’ve been out of school for a while, but my 3 years experience at my last job actually helped my B.Ed application.

Communication Technology was my favourite course back when I was in high school (I still remember that “Sailor Moon” image I designed in Corel Draw back then). So after volunteering at my old high school for a while and sending my application in, I was pleasantly surprised when I got accepted to Queen’s University (tough loss for the other 2 I applied to). (Shout out to my former co-worker Sandeep for getting accepted to teacher’s college as well! :D ) For those of you applying for teacher’s college, don’t give up… things will work out for the best.

So, last week my boss (thanks girl!) and department got me this wonderful cupcake-cake (you know… the one that looks like a cake, but it’s actually a bunch of cupcakes smothered in icing so that you don’t have to worry about a knife and fork). It was delicious! Was all set to eat one last morsel when I came back from lunch, and to my surprise there was an empty platter on my desk! How 7 cupcakes disappeared from my desk in 30 minutes, I don’t know… not even a “thanks for the cupcakes I stole from your desk, Monique”. Never did find out who scarfed them down while I was gone… but don’t worry: karma’s on my side! :P

My Good Luck Cupcake Cake

So, now I got a couple weeks to prepare for school (I even have an assignment due on day 2, so lots of reading to be done). What really sucks now is that I’m not covered by my benefits package anymore. Looks like my wisdom teeth are going to have to wait 10 months till I get hired and covered again (heaven knows I’m not shelling out my laptop funds on my teeth)!

Hi-ho, hi-ho… It’s off to Kingston I go. Of course, I’ll keep you all updated. :)

Who Eats Chicken in a Public Washroom?

Clean Hands Report CardI’m sure most of you have had your fair share of public washroom faux-pas… and yes, I actually saw a chicken bone in the overflowing waste bin of my workplace washroom the other day (makes you think, doesn’t it).

You should really be observant of how many people actually do take their hygeine into consideration when using public washroom. I’ve counted many times when I’ll be at a stall, hear the toilet flush in the stall next to me, and then footsteps quickly echoing to the exit–no, I didn’t hear the water faucet run. Ewww… how can anyone use the washroom and not wash their hands?! It makes me wonder how often men do it.

According to a study sponsored by the American Society for Microbiology and The Soap and Detergent Association, 88 per cent of women washed their hands in public restrooms, compared to just 66 per cent of the guys. Can you believe that? 1 out of every 3 men you shake hands with don’t wash their hands after using the washroom! That is exactly one of the reasons I always keep some instant hand sanitizer at my desk.

The study also outed some liars: 92% of people say they wash their hands in public restrooms, but only 77% were actually observed doing so. That’s just nasty. Here’s a list of hand-washing directions from the SDA so that 23% of you can get up to par:

Cleaning your hands when soap and running water are available:

  • Wet hands with warm, running water – prior to reaching for soap (bar or liquid form). This applies to most products; however, some foaming hand washes should be applied to dry hands.
  • Move hands away from the water, and make a lather by rubbing hands together.
  • Be sure to wash the front and back of hands, between fingers, round and under nails for 15 seconds or more.
  • Rinse hands well under warm, running water.
  • Dry hands thoroughly with a clean paper or cloth towel or air dryer.

And here are some critical times that you should be washing your hands:

  • Before and after meals and snacks
  • Before caring for young children
  • After touching a public surface
  • Before and after preparing food
  • After using the restroom
  • When hands are dirty especially raw meat, poultry, or seafood
  • After touching animals
  • When you or someone around you is ill

Lather up, people!

Debate: Black-Focused Schools in Toronto

In the news recently is the Toronto District School Board exploring the idea of creating an “African-centred alternative school” from junior kindergarten to Grade 8. Toronto school board figures show that by age 16, more than half of black male teens are at risk of dropping out because they haven’t earned the 16 credits required by the end of Grade 10. It’s hard to see this coming to light again so quickly after the province of Ontario strongly opposed faith-based schools. Is race-based schooling any better?

You have to ask yourself why is the average Black youth failing? Are the parents to blame? Is it the portrayal of themselves in mainstream society? Is it purely the school system’s fault?

Maybe it’s just me, but the idea of having a black-focused school just makes me think that the majority of people out there in society assume the intelligence level of Blacks is sup-par. The idea that we need a separate school to keep up to mainstream society is something that I don’t want people to believe, because it isn’t true. I for one can attest that fact. I went to a Catholic school, with prominently white teachers, interacted with many students of different races and cultures, and excelled very well. Not to mention the fact that the community I lived in for most of my youth was one deemed as “disadvantaged.”

The black population in Canada is very diverse, and to have a “black-focused” school doesn’t seem very logical. Segregating black children, by having a separate schools takes them away from mainstream society. How well are these children going to get along later in life with members of other races in terms of socializing if they are isolated from exposure from other groups at school? Especially if it’s in their early childhood years.

Perhaps we’re going about finding a solution to this problem the wrong way. Maybe what schools need is more teachers of visible minorities, more inclusion of topics such as Black history and multi-ethnic equity into the main curriculum so that all races can absorb, more funded after-school programs to help disadvantaged youth. More programs initialized at current schools to help black youth will keep them in the loop and not make them feel like they need to be taken out of it, in order to succeed.

I was reading a local message board on this same topic and one of the members had a very interesting solution to this problem: forgetting about Black-focused schooling and promoting a school system which focused on lower-class individuals. Free breakfast programs, tutoring, addiction counseling services, after school programs to keep kids busy, apprenticeships and internships. I think this is a very good idea. Sure it’s another form of segregating a social group, but at least there’ll be more variety of people in this frame-set for children to relate to… a more realistic depiction of our world.

I honestly don’t think that race is the whole issue here. I think people are forgetting to get down to the basics of the situation. The problem most of these kids are having is in relation to their social and economical class and not necessarily b/c of the colour of their skin.

If a Black-focussed school was to open next year, what would be the criteria for acceptance? Would a child with a white mother and black father be allowed to join the student body? What if a white student wishes to attend? If the school is going to be publicly funded, then it must be open to everyone. Is this the beginning of other races starting to protest their own need for their own schools, further segregating our multicultural society? What about the many Muslim, European and South American students who are failing the school system? Shouldn’t non-Black races have the opportunity to benefit with the history of Black people?

Is this debate adding to the stereotype that Black people aren’t intelligent and need a special school in order to keep up with the current population? What if a very smart Black student were to attend a school like this instead of opting to attend one in the mainstream school system? Would their achievements be hindered because they are ‘ahead’ of the pack? Would a black-focused summer school or Saturday class be a more logical solution? Is this a step backward for our community from the days of civil rights?

When it comes down to it, if all kids want to be successful in school they have to be interested and engaged. Perhaps the current teaching styles need to be changed in the school system so that they grab the attention of youth (both black and non-black). There are students of all races that end up dropping out of school… there needs to be a program that will help all of them and not segregate them based on a social construct such as race.

What are your thoughts on the issue? If you’re in the Toronto-area, the next public meeting discussing the topic will be held on Monday at Northview Heights Secondary School (550 Finch Ave. W).

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Thursday, October 16, 2014

Our local group is swapping ATCs this coming session. I am the diva's weekly challenge #189 is to use the pattern- YUMA. So I combined the two and got them both done.
(the color did not pick up on the candy corns)

ATC for Halloween

1 Art Lady Kate, Tangles and More said...

Fun way to use Yuma and your Candy corn ATC's are so fun!

Kia said...

fun ATC's and great use of yuma

Akua said...

nice art, thank you.

LonettA said...

Fun ATC´s, indeed! Like your Yuma background!

Anne's tangle blog said...

Wow, thes ATC's are very pretty and colorful.


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Unless you’re watching the latest Mustang crash video, there should be only one part of the car touching the pavement.  That would be your meats, your rubber, your shoes.  If your not hip to the lingo, those mean tires.  In this video, Jason Fenske from the YouTube channel Engineering Explained shows us the stopping power that can be gained by a new quality set of tires.

In this test, Jason uses the Racelogic Vbox. This tool is used to measure performance data like stopping distance & time, 0-60 mph, lap times and much more.  He tests his old Fuzion HRI/VRI tires first and recorded a best 60-0 stopping distance of 136 feet and 3.41 seconds.  Worse than a new Cadillac Escalade that weighs twice as much as the little Honda S2000.

After somehow fitting the Bridgestone RE-71r tires in the S2000, he had them mounted and aligned and repeated the test. This time, the Honda stopped a whole Large U-haul truck sooner.  He recorded a best of 108 feet from 60 at only 2.6 seconds. Better than a new Alfa Romeo 4C, he claims.  Another interesting note was how the tires performed after multiple tests. Jason performed the test three times for each set of tires.  The Fuzions’ stopping distance was progressively worse each time.  The Bridgestone on the other hand benefited from the heat and stopping distance improved after each round.

Jason mentions in the comments that buying the most expensive tire doesn’t always equate to the best tire.  It’s best to compare tires on sites like Tire Rack or major auto magazines.

Although its always tempting to choose those funny sounding no-name tires, sometimes a little more cash in the right area makes a world of difference. Save your money elsewhere like not buying that supercharger or new exhaust system.  Haha, just kidding. Buy all that stuff, too.

Related: A thermal camera shows how much abuse a tire receives during a burn out

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4 Ways to Humanize Your Social Media Marketing Approach!

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177002246There is nothing better than relating to other humans in a genuine, kind, and honest way on and off line.

So, here are 4 ways to humanize your social media marketing approach that will help set you apart from your competition as well as create a more loyal following.

1. Be Real: It’s important to be yourself and show the real you on Social Media. This is far more powerful than trying to be someone else. So, be authentic, don’t lie and show your audience the real you.

2. Be Honest: Don’t hold back or be afraid to share some personal stories that make you look vulnerable. It’s okay to share your struggles and challenges with your audience. This significantly humanizes you and draws your fans in. People want to work with people that are real human beings. You don’t have to tell your deepest darkest secrets if you don’t want to, but take a page from Oprah’s book on this one. She is pretty honest about her life and that creates strong loyalty among her fans.

3. Be an Inspiration: There is a saying, either your life is a cautionary tale or an story of inspiration. Be an inspiration to others. Show people that you can still be happy amidst challenging times, inspire others to live a healthier, happier and more meaningful life by leading the way through example.

4. Be Consistent: Get clear about what your mission is and be consistent. This will help you brand your business and be more recognizable. For example, I offer social media and web design services but I am also known for uplifting and encouraging business owners. This is something I do consistently. So, no matter what your brand identity is…be consistent with what you share. This makes you even more believable and when you have something to share that pertains to your business more people will listen.

When you humanize your brand on social media you stand out and you create a loyal following.  Your following will be like your friends and family.  You can do this by sharing photos, personal blog posts, status updates, video and more. Be creative and let people in. You will be glad you did.

What other ways do you suggest humanizing your approach on social media marketing?

Cheers, Love and Success,
Amanda Brazel

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Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Spring Greenstuff: Swiss Chard Pie

Visiting our local market today, there was such an incredible variety of vegetables on display that it was hard to choose.

What caught my eye was a wonderful  fresh and crunchy Swiss Chard.

This  humble but delicious greenstuff has been around for centuries  and has a high contain of vitamin A and C, minerals ,fiber and proteins.

Its slightly bitter taste fades with cooking and gives way to an amazing, delicate flavor.

I usually prepare the filling with a bit of heavy cream, but this time I opted for a more natural approach, letting the fine aroma of the Swiss Chard and Spinach play the main role.

To prepare the Swiss Chard Pie

You need:

For the dough:

300g (10.5 oz.)  flour

½  tea spoon  salt

150g (5.2oz.) cold butter cut in small cubes

1 large egg

1 1/4 spoonful  water

For the filling:

750 g Swiss Chard (large stems removed)

250g Baby spinach

2 spoonful olive oil

1¼ cup onions cut in small cubes (I used half red and half white onions)
1 red pepper,chopped

4 eggs

1 cup  roughly grated Gruyere cheese

¼ finely grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup roasted pine nuts

Mix flour and salt.

Add the cold butter cubes and with your fingertips gently blend the butter into the flower.

Delicately knead the dough until the flour has a uniform color.

Beat the egg slightly, mold a whole in the middle of the dough and add  the egg and

 a spoonful of water.

Knead thoroughly until smooth,

Note: do not overprocess, otherwise the crust will toughen.

Shape into a ball and cover with cling film.

Chill for at least 30 minutes or up to three days.

Between 2 cling film sheets roll out dough and place into a greased pie pan.

Press mixture into bottom and up side of the pan.

Use a fork to make wholes over the bottom of the pastry

Wash chard and spinach, remove large stems.
In the meantime boil water in a large pot.

Cook the chard only for about 1 minute or until chard wilts.

Repeat the same procedure with the spinach.( the spinach might take a few seconds less than the chard until it wilts.)

Mix spinach with chard, drain the water and press out excess liquid.

Chop chard and spinach roughly. Set aside.

Heat olive oil in a large pan and sauté onions and red pepper until glazed.

Add chopped greenstuff, salt and pepper slightly, stir well, then combine carefully the whole eggs and the Gruyere cheese with the vegetable mix.

Pour chard mixture over the prepared crust,
 top with grated Parmesan and  bake in preheated oven at 180°C (370 F)  ,about 40 to 45 minutes or until crust is set.

Wait about 10 to 15 minutes before serving, sprinkle with roasted pine nuts.
Serves 8-10.
Enjoy! See you next Tuesday.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

A First Taste Of Summer - Strawberry Delight

Strawberries are one of  Mother Nature’s best gifts.
Their appearance is a sign that summer is underway; they are healthy, low in calories, have a reputation of being very sensual and taste delicious.
Plus they are loaded with vitamins and minerals… what else could we wish for?
There are so many ways to prepare them, but today I felt like presenting something very uncomplicated and fresh.

With my husband just recovering from a minor surgery, I wanted to spoil him a bit, knowing that he loves desserts and he loves strawberries.
So, who says an easy dessert can’t be delicious?

To prepare the strawberry delight you need:

1 ½ packet of soft cream cheese

¼ cup light cream

¼ cup of sugar
1 ½ teaspoon lemon juice

2 ½ cups of oatmeal cookies

½ cup espresso

1 spoonful amaretto

1 cup strawberry jam

1 spoonful water

2 cups ripe, fresh strawberries

Put the cookies in food processor and crush to rough crumbs.
Apart, beat the cream cheese to soften, add sugar and lemon juice, beating again until mixed well.

 Add the cream and beat again until  mixed to a smooth batter.

Combine the espresso with amaretto

 and mix well with cookie crumbs.

Press the mixture into the bottom of a ring mold.

Pour in the cream cheese mixture.

Refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

Clean the strawberries choose six of the nicest ones and set them aside.

Cut the others into small pieces.

Warm the strawberry jam with a bit of water in a pan until it becomes liquid.

Brush the whole strawberries with the still warm jam,

Pour the rest of the liquid jam over the cut strawberries and mix gently.

Top the ring mold with the strawberry mixture and place one whole strawberry on top.
Take the ring mold carefully out and dust with icing sugar.

Serves 6.

Enjoy, see you next Tuesday!

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Sweet Rice Soufflé With Strawberry Sauce

Sweet treat from Austria : Rice Souffle with Strawberry Sauce

This is a classic of the renowned Austrian Patisserie.

 Austrians love candies as much as the love music, so tradition and the cuisine, especially the sweets, are part of our culture and history.

Even though not as famous as the Sacher Torte, the sweet rice soufflé has made a remarkable career among  the ones with a sweet tooth.

It is also another one of my son´s, the biggest sweet tooth in our family, favorites.

It takes a bit of patience to prepare, but you will see that you will be well rewarded.

You need:
250 g (8.8 oz.) short-grain rice

1 l milk

1 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest* (I used lime because I can't find lemon over here, but the taste is more delicate using lemon)

1 teaspoon butter (for the milk)

1/4 cup sugar   (for the milk)

100g (3.5 oz.) butter

150g (5.2 oz.)sugar

3 eggs

A pinch of salt

For the apple filling:

¾ kg apples, peeled and sliced

1 spoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

1 cup sugar

For the strawberry sauce:

4 cups ripe, fresh strawberries

3/4 cup of sugar

1 teaspoon lemon juice

Strawberry sauce:

Mix strawberries, sugar and lemon juice in blender until creamy.

Rice Soufflé :
Peel and thinly slice the apples. Sprinkle with lemon juice, sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.

Pre cook the rice for 3 minutes in abundant, boiling water.

Drain and rinse with cold water.

Set aside.

Add sugar, the teaspoon of butter and lemon zest to the milk and bring to a  boil.
Add the rice and  cook  at low heat, stirring from time to time for about 10 to 15 minutes or until rice gets soft and creamy.

Set aside and let cool down.

Grease a large, rectangular casserole.

Beat butter (at room temperature) and sugar until creamy then add the yolks one by one
 Continue beating until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

Add the lemon zest and incorporate to the rice mixture.

Beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form.

Gently combine 1/3 of the beaten egg whites into rice mixture, and then add carefully the remaining egg whites.

Spoon half of the rice mixture into a casserole.
Cover with the apples.

Spread the remaining rice mixture until covered.
Bake at medium heat  (220 C) for about 45 minutes or until slightly golden brown.

Let cool down, then cut into small squares or, with a ring mold, into small, round cakes.

Serves 12.   Enjoy!
See you next Tuesday.

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Thursday, July 31, 2014

TOLERANCE...The devil and our enemies favorite word.......deno.......please share freely.

      Why is it that with this Presidency and his communistic, Muslim, left administration agenda, that more and more WE THE PEOPLE seem to have our hands tied to do real justice against him and them for all this constitutional lawbreaking and in all this unlawful invasion of our boarders? Tolerance Tolerance Tolerance has been preached by him and them to us for years now and it seems that He/they keep taking advantage of us and our nation thru the imposed demand of Tolerance in huge ways rearranging and redefining things that before we thought were set in stone unable to be altered because they were founded upon the Word of God the bible. When they use the word tolerance or political correctness it seems most of that is geared up to give place to wrong and evil, lawless & immoral  behavior that is forbid by God, and to give place to false religions and more sinful things.

      How do we not know that even all this boarder trespassing that the President and the left push is not going to bring us a 911 just ahead....or down the road of horror flick proportions..It is written, Neither give place to the devil. Neither give place to the enemy...Yet he preaches Tolerate Tolerate Tolerate.... Tolerance is one of the devils and all our enemies most favorite words...?
      Father send your help from on high and on earth  to us to save us from our Nations enemies, and from those who oppose Your Name and Gospel Glory, and from those who exalt their will above the Word and will of God, and from those who war and betray the Constitution of the United States, and from those who unlawfully try to enter or  have entered across our boarders, and from all of the enemies of the Cross of your Son our risen Lord Jesus Christ. In Jesus Name So Be It.


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Postby RoninAmok » Fri Jan 25, 2013 2:26 am

Das Sheep wrote:Almost every sheriff in some states, such as Utah, have written letters saying they will not enforce the law.

Yeah? But they'll continue to enforce certain other socalled "laws" that are unconstitutional and abusive , and many of 'em will drop their facade of "caring about the public" instantly in favor of acting like JBTs the very second their "authority" is challenged on other issues.
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Postby Molon labe » Fri Jan 25, 2013 11:03 am

You can add Sheriff Paul Babeu of Pinal County,Arizona to that list.

slowgoer wrote:Saw this list today. Can't vouch for accuracy. Hearing more and more about sheriffs stating they will not enforce new executive orders. Is that even possible? I tend to believe at least some of those objecting are concerned about the amount of money these new orders will impact their budgets. I bet if the feds pony up the cash to cover the expense they will suddenly get on board. It always comes down to who's going to pay for it. What do you think? Other opinions?

List of Sheriffs Standing Up Against Obama’s Gun Control

1. Jackson County, Kentucky Sheriff Denny Peyman

2. Linn County, Oregon Sheriff Tim Mueller
3. Madison County, Idaho Sheriff Roy Klingler

4. Crook County, Oregon Sheriff Jim Hensley

5. Douglas County, Oregon Sheriff John Hanlin

6. Curry County, Oregon Sheriff John Bishop

7. Livingston County, Missouri Sheriff Steve Cox

8. Smith County, Texas Sheriff Larry Smith

9. Josephine County, Sheriff Gil Gilbertson

10. Madison Count, Alabama Sheriff Blake Dorning

11. Larimer County, Colorado Sheriff Justin Smith

12. Charleston County, South Carolina Sheriff Al Cannon

13. Morgan County, Alabama Sheriff Ana Franklin

14. Houston County, Alabama Sheriff Andy Hughes

15. Gilmer County, Georgia Sheriff Stacy Nicholson

16. Pine County, Minnesota Sheriff Robin Cole

17. Grant County, Oregon, Sheriff Glenn Palmer

18. Coos County, Oregon Sheriff Craig Zanni

19. Johnson County, Missouri Sheriff Charles Heiss

20. Martin County, Florida Sheriff Bill Snyder

21. Siskiyou County, Califorhia Sheriff Jon Lopey

22. Humboldt County, Nevada Sheriff Ed Kilgpore

23. Stanislaus County, California Sheriff Adam Christianson

24. Grant County, Oregon Sheriff Glenn Palmer

25. Lawrence County, Missouri Sheriff Bard DeLay

26. Shasta County, California Sheriff Tom Bosenko

27. El Dorado County, California Sheriff John D’Agostini

28. Tehama County, California Sheriff David Hencraft

29. Lassen County, California Sheriff Dean Growden

30. Del Norte County, California Sheriff Dean Wilson

31. Modoc County, California Sheriff Mike Poindexter

32. Mendocino County, California Sheriff Thomas Allman

33. Plumas County, California Sheriff Greg Hagwood

34. Humboldt County, California Sheriff Mike Downey
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Jluck wrote:Linn County, Oregon Sheriff Tim Mueller....

If you can find the letter this man wrote to the VP, It is great, what a great read from a great person. I will look for it and post.

Here is a link to the letter Jluck mentioned, click enlarge under the photo of the letter and you can read the full text
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The Ukrainian Crisis and Latin America

Dynamics surrounding the Ukraine crisis are redefining international influences. How is Latin America being affected by this power struggle?
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Dynamics within the Ukraine are forcing reconsideration of an old concept in international politics–the sphere of influence. Russian President Vladimir Putin has not hesitated in saying that Russia has interests in the Ukraine, reserving the right to use force. Some Latin American governments have spoken out against the dismissal of former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych and applauded Russia's decision to intervene in the Ukrainian conflict. What they seem to ignore is that they are endorsing a move that directly contradicts their interest in increasing political autonomy.

The international political system tends towards multipolarity, where there are multiple power influences, and therefore towards greater political autonomy. However, diminishing spheres of influence are no longer clearly distinguishable as a reality or even as a current useful concept. There are shifts of economic and military power from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and the gaps between the northern powers and the emerging south are being filled. Multipolarity allows the rise of new patterns of South-South cooperation, favoring conditions for regional and smaller powers to act more freely. The key to multipolarity is the decentralization of a lesser hierarchical structure, and the new Latin American regionalism is an outcome of autonomy. In the Western Hemisphere that is interpreted as post-hegemony.

In the case of the Ukrainian crisis, Barack Obama’s proposition to punish Russia by isolation is simply not realistic. There are diverging views on the effectiveness of sanctions, but it is commonly accepted that multilateral actions are better than unilateral. It is also important to consider the target’s strength. Russia's economic and energy ties with the EU and China, as well as its links with emerging and secondary regional powers make it almost untouchable, at least in avoiding a global shock. Politically, Russia is a centerpiece in the UN collective security system and at the same time serves as the world’s second-largest weapon dealer. Each of Russia’s strategic moves is made anticipating the potential choices of their rivals.

At the same time, the EU has exposed its inconsistency as an international player. The best European strategy has been passing the buck of direct confrontations to the US, while Obama paints red lines in vain, as he did in Syria. European and American impotence is not due to a loss of capabilities, but because of high risk aversion, which is typical in liberal democracies. Russia has the leverage to raise the political cost of each action against its interests. The hegemonic party system managed by Putin, which centralizes the decision-making process, brings better chances for an effective international performance. On one hand, chances of success are greater if the leader is also ambitious, cold minded, and determined. On the other hand, decision-making centralization could have catastrophic outcomes due to the risk propensity and lack of institutional controls.

Putin's Russia has drawn the attention of leaders across Latin America. For example, Caracas established a close relationship with Moscow, becoming the Russian military industry’s first hemispheric customer, which allowed Russia easy access to Venezuela’s oil and civil engineering. In another case of Russian influence, Nicaragua and Venezuela recognized the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia following the Georgian War only after Russia did so first. Brazil has maintained relations with Russia within the BRICS diplomatic coordination through a partial commitment approach. The governments of Argentina, Ecuador and Bolivia are also sympathetic towards Moscow, and Cuba has a special relationship with Russia consolidated by their historical political ties. As a region, Latin American looks to Russia, as well as to China, Turkey, and Iran, in order to undermine the persistent influence of the United States. Those balancing policies respond to the autonomy provided by multipolarity and post-hegemony.

But there is a conflict in balancing the former hegemonic power and solidarity that attempts to revive spheres of influence. The main Bolivarian Alliance (ALBA) members—Venezuela, Bolivia, Nicaragua, and Cuba—supported the Russian position on the Crimean referendum, while the members of MERCOSUR abstained. On the other end of the spectrum, the Pacific Alliance countries voted against Russia. Latin America has invested close to three decades to breaking the East-West logic (which favors the building of hegemonic spheres of influence), generating South-South cooperation, and creating a more symmetric North-South relationship. Overlooking Russia’s legitimate interests and rights in its periphery is equivalent to ignoring one’s own international demands. The would-be precedent settled with the Russian intervention over the Ukraine—a region considered in its sphere of influence— mobilizes geopolitical mechanisms of informal recognition over other spheres of influence, including the Western Hemisphere.

Latin American countries have neither the power nor the cohesion to effectively function without outside assistance, and Latin American autonomy is largely due to American over-focus on Eurasia. A change was possible after the Soviet collapse and the fade of the spheres of influence. However, their restoration could involve a progressive trench of the great powers in their own regions, even a potential reconstruction of the hemispheric hegemony.

A short-term re-establishment of spheres of influence is unthinkable; many may have formidable resistance (e.g. China in East Asia). And we should not take for granted that Washington will withdraw soon from other important regions, or will allow a setback in Crimea as a final defeat of its Eurasian geostrategy. The impulsive solidarity with Russian actions in post-soviet regions shows ALBA and MERCOSUR ruling elite’s inability to identify their own interests in a multipolar world.

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Tuesday, August 1, 2017

Live, On-Floor Demonstrations Will Analyze Customer Materials at the Atomic Level

MADISON, WI – CAMECA Instruments, Inc., the world leader in elemental and isotopic microanalysis, will have its newest atom probe instrument, the EIKOS™, operating on the show floor at Microscopy & Microanalysis Exhibition, August 7-10, 2017, in Saint Louis, Missouri. In this, an industry first, CAMECA will demonstrate EIKOS’ efficiency and reliability for routine 3-D nano analysis for both research and industry at Booth 324 at M&M, the largest scientific meeting in the world devoted to microscopy and microanalysis.

EIKOS provides ready access to atom probe tomography through a low cost of ownership and ease of use. Utilizing standard microscopy sample preparation methods, it delivers nanoscale structural information, enabling faster development of alloys for industrial use, and a deep understanding of materials for research applications.

“We are thrilled to be bringing EIKOS to this year’s M&M,” notes Thomas Kelly, Vice President of Innovation for CAMECA. “By having an operational EIKOS on the show floor, we will be able to demonstrate the utility and functionality of this world-leading instrument. It is the accessibility of EIKOS that truly makes it groundbreaking device. Already an established technology, atom probe tomography continues to grow in acceptance and importance in industry and research.”

The EIKOS addresses a wide range of applications that have been demonstrated for atom probe technology over the past 30 years. The base EIKOS model with voltage pulsing offers a world-class solution for metallurgical analysis. The full EIKOS configuration with laser pulsing mode expands the applications space into semiconductors, thin films, and coatings.

In another industry first, CAMECA will offer a virtual reality tour of EIKOS 3-D analyses. In this exhibit, visitors will be able to immerse themselves in the 3-D nanoscale microstructural environment generated by EIKOS just moments earlier.

About Atom Probe Tomography
As the current world leader in developing and manufacturing atom probe microscopes, CAMECA’s instruments are used by the most prestigious research and development laboratories around the world. Atom probe tomography is the only materials analysis technique that offers extensive capabilities for both 3-D imaging and chemical composition measurements at the atomic scale. The technique has contributed to several major advances in materials science since its development in the 1960s.

CAMECA’s atom probe tomography product line comprises two families: the LEAP® 5000 (Local Electrode Atom Probe) family, which provides the fastest, most sensitive 3-D imaging and analysis with nanoscale resolution across the widest range of applications (metals, oxides, ceramics, advanced energy storage materials, semiconductors and electronics, bio-minerals and geochemistry), and the recently launched EIKOS family, which offers accessibility to atom probe tomography with improved ease of use and a low cost of ownership for both general research and industrial applications.

CAMECA has more than 60 years of experience in the design, manufacture and servicing of scientific instruments for material micro- and nano analysis. Since pioneering Electron Probe Microanalysis (EPMA) instrumentation in the 1950s and Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (SIMS) in the 1960s, CAMECA has remained the undisputed world leader, while achieving numerous breakthrough innovations in such complementary techniques as Low-energy Electron-induced X-ray Emission Spectrometry (LEXES) and Atom Probe Tomography (APT).

With the acquisition and integration of Nu Instruments in 2016, CAMECA strengthened its product offering and technical capabilities in elemental and isotopic mass spectrometry with Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS), Glow Discharge Mass Spectrometry (GD-MS) and Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometry (TIMS).

Headquartered near Paris, CAMECA has additional production facilities in Madison WI, USA, and Wrexham, UK, as well as sales, service and support locations in Brazil, China, Germany, India, Japan, Korea, Russia and Taiwan. CAMECA is a business unit of the Materials Analysis Division of AMETEK, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical products.


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I’d Never Felt So Alone

“As Christians, we are called to convert our loneliness into solitude. We are called to experience our aloneness not as a wound but as a gift–as God’s gift–so that in our aloneness we might discover how deeply we are loved by God.”
~ Henri Nouwen ~

Just five years ago I was married, happily serving God, being the best mom I could be, and completely unaware that my life was about to change completely. With all due respect to my former husband and the father of my children I want to start by saying that we all make mistakes and some of them can be very costly. Such was the case for what transpired in our marriage. Of all the things that I had to deal with in the midst of our marriage I never thought that infidelity would be one of them. I also never imagined myself as being unfaithful however, I was wrong.

After finding out about his affairs and the current one that had been going on for quite some time, I had finally had enough. He had already not been living in our home for months so the required waiting period was already met. Our divorce happened within weeks. That is when reality set in and God began to speak. Looking back I don’t know how I made it through except that I had God and some very caring friends who loved me more than I deserved. They put up with a lot from me as I went through different stages of discovering who I was and who God wanted me to be.

My very first weekend without my boys was the worst and also the best. I didn’t know then just how much God was dealing with me. I tried and tried to fall asleep but I just couldn’t. I tossed and turned. I would dream for a few minutes and then wake up. I heard God talking to me. I sensed a change taking place. I felt God ripping off layer upon layer of the person I made myself to be because I thought it was what others wanted. It was painful in every literal sense of the word. I felt excruciating physical, mental and spiritual pain. God then revealed to me that I had unknowingly made my former husband a false God. My cares for what he wanted from me tended to take precedence over what God wanted from me. Except in the case of my infidelity…. my job.

I worked for a ministry that I poured my heart and soul into. I worked for them for free for a year before I was brought on board as an employee. Can I tell you I was dedicated? I edited and wrote for the ministry newspaper, I designed the graphics and media, I organized and scheduled the fundraisers, I was a youth leader for the teens, I helped plan and put on our many outreach productions as well as many other things. I took my work home. I left home to go to work when I wasn’t on the clock. I talked about work when I wasn’t there. My affair was with my job, or my ministry as I preferred to call it.

But just like anything that we put before God, He will take it away from us because He is a jealous God. Less than three months after my divorce the church was forced to shut down operation of almost all of it’s ministries. Nearly all of the employees were let go, including me. Within just 5 months time my brother was sent to Iraq, I was divorced, I lost my job, and I had to temporarily say good-bye to quite a few close friends. I had never been so alone. As ironic as it sounds, it was the best thing that had ever happened to me.

God revealed to me exactly when I had changed to please everyone. He showed me where I (yes, I) had gone wrong in my marriage. He showed me that I needed to forgive my former spouse for myself and my children. He held me as I cried and brought back to remembrance those times when He had made Himself known to me. I wanted to be the person He wanted me to be and I decided that night that I wasn’t going to stop pressing in until He granted me what I needed to do it. I felt like Maxon must have felt when he wrestled all night with God. I too walk with a limp, a spiritual one. God reminds me that the limp is so that I can lean on Him to walk through this life.

God gave me the gift of Himself during my times of loneliness. He walked with me on the beach, and rode with me in the car. He sat with me on the front steps to look out at the stars. He took my hand and held on tight when I was scared. I was constantly reminded of how beautiful He thought I was. He gave me the vision of Himself waiting for me at the altar and I felt the overwhelming joy of knowing that He had chosen me for this lifetime. He could have put anyone else in this place at this time but HE chose ME! I realized that day that I didn’t need any man on this earth to be happy. I was complete and more than satisfied with God by my side. I had truly given that need for a man up to God. I laid it down on the altar. No longer was anyone else before Him. Five weeks later I met the man He chose for me to spent the rest of my life with. Isn’t He amazing? God, I mean! :o)

Faith is blind. Hope is vision. Love is tangible.

I had no idea then what I was asking God to do that night. I still only see a very small portion of it, yet I can’t thank Him enough. I am complete in Him, I have a closer more meaningful relationship with my children, He has given me a glimpse into the calling He has for my life, and He has given me the man He chose for me. I must say that I couldn’t have picked a better one for myself…. truly.

Thank you God for loving me, for choosing me, and for blessing me.

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