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Friday, June 28, 2013

I'm Back with Card # 90

I am finally returning to blogging.  The past few months have been difficult, terrible, mind boggling and down right depressing.  But I am finally out of my despair and getting back into my crafty mode.  This was one of those times where life got in the way and I felt as if everything was topsy-turvy with no right side up.  Thank goodness for my hubby and kids they kept me grounded and the Lord kept me steady through this ordeal.  I truly believe 1 Corinthians 10:13, New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) now more than ever.

13 No testing has overtaken you that is not common to everyone. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tested beyond your strength, but with the testing he will also provide the way out so that you may be able to endure it.

The card I am sharing today I made for a very special little boy in Germany for his 1st birthday.  His Mama lived with us in 1999-2000 as an exchange student.  She is now married, a school teacher and a mom.  She is a wonderful girl and we are so blessed to know her and her family.   This little tractor was inspired by a similar card I found on Pinterest.  Very appropriate for a little boy living near his Grandpa's potato farm.

Card #90
Card Recipe: All products SU unless otherwise noted
Card Stock: Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, Bazzell Green and Black
Stamp: Hero Arts
Ink: Baja Breeze, Wild Wasabi, Basic Black
Accessories: Tombow Tape Runner, Stampin Dimensionals, Brads


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Friday, February 5, 2016

How to Negotiate

From Motto:
Whether you’re fresh out of college and considering job offers, well ensconced in your career and working on high-profile deals, or you’ve opted to stay at home to raise your children and run your household, negotiations are a part of everyday life.

In my role as executive vice president of development and acquisitions for the Trump Organization and founder and CEO of my own lifestyle brand, I’ve had a lot of practice negotiating. I’ve successfully convinced others to let me redevelop the historic Old Post Office Pavilion on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C. I also led the acquisition of the iconic 800-acre Doral Resort & Spa from my hospital bed after giving birth to my daughter, Arabella. (Speaking of children, I get to hone my negotiation skills each day at home; no one negotiates more aggressively than a toddler—and I have two!)

Meticulous preparation, an even temperament and a genuine love of the game are all factors I attribute to my success in this arena. If you’re working on your own skills, there are several tips I consider crucial when it comes to sealing the deal and (graciously) getting what you want:

1. Set your goals in advance
Know what you want to achieve prior to starting to negotiate. It’s the golden rule but the one most people fail to heed. Without a plan, you allow the opposing party to define your goals instead of the other way around.

2. Think long-term
When forming your goals, consider that negotiations are the beginning—or the continuation—of a long-term relationship, and there’s nothing worse than being in a relationship with someone who feels like they’ve been screwed. Oftentimes, the best negotiations result in a deal that benefits both parties. There are times when you simply want to go for the jugular, but often, you want the other person to feel pleased with the outcome, even if you are the clear victor. Which brings me to my next point…

3. Try to understand the other person’s objectives
The most valuable thing you can do is correctly identify the other person’s top priorities. Often, they’re not at odds with yours; you can give them what they want so they feel like they’ve won, all at little cost to yourself. Yes, negotiating is about money and the bottom line, but a lot of times, it’s much more emotional and complex than that. Realizing that the economic outcome may not be the other party’s top priority gives you more chips to play with and will enable you to achieve better results than you may have anticipated.

4. Over-prepare
The more you know, the stronger your position. Are you asking for a raise? Do your research and know your market value. Having an informed sense of your worth, as dictated by the broader marketplace, will give you greater confidence in requesting increased compensation. It’s tough to dispute someone who can back up her assertions with facts and a smart, articulate argument.

5. Don’t negotiate via email
It’s a cop-out that benefits the weaker party by allowing them to avoid a direct confrontation and take more time to craft a strong response. It’s also easy to misjudge tone, which can be dangerous. I always prefer to speak face-to-face, typically in my own office, where I’m most comfortable.

6. Listen more than you speak
When people are uncomfortable, and many people are when they have to negotiate, they start rambling as a way to fill the vacuum of silence. Some of the strongest negotiators I know just sit back and listen. The less they engage, the more likely the other person is to slip up and offer information they otherwise would have kept guarded. (Read more.)

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julygirl said...

Excellent points, and valuable advice useful in any situation.

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Thursday, February 26, 2009

New Quilt Top

Remember this; I blogged about it last month.

It took me a while to decide what to do with the moda fabrics. After going back and forth, I finally made the decision to use snowball block to make the quilt. Once I started it was a very easy and quick project.

I was so excited when I finished piecing that I'm thinking about making another one with the same pattern but with my usual color scheme.
I'm going on a vacation this weekend with my friends. (NO KIDS!!!!) There are so many projects that I want to do, I want to bring my sewing machine and fabrics with me, but I won't. If I did, they would kick me out of the mini-van. :)
Sometime next week, I will do my first give-away so check back next week. Everyone have a nice weekend!

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Tutorial--Bias Tape---

I decided to make a tutorial about a project that I have done. I am going to have more tutorials in the future, won't that be fun! That way my blog would be more useful for some of the people visiting here. In this tutorial I want to show a technique that I use to make bias tape. There are several ways to do this; I've tried many, but for me this is the most comfortable and effective way to make bias tape. This is very useful knowledge to have, and I find it fun to do. If you have a fat quarter you can start making bias tape and using it for many different projects. They are used to finish off a quilt. Here goes!

First I make a square out of the fabric. The corners must be 90°. Fold the fabric into a triangle.

Cut away the excess.

Because I have a cutting mat, I was able to just cut the triange in half. If you don't have a cutting mat, you can open the triage to make a square and then using a straigh edge, draw a diagonal line from corner to corner, and then cut.

Arrange the triangles right sides together. Offset the triangles by about a quarter of an inch.

Pin the triangles together. (This picture shows the overlap a bit better too)

Using a quarter inch seam, sew them together.

Open the seam and press with a hot iron (Don't stretch the fabric).

Fold fabric back into a square.

I like to cut 1 3/4 inch strips, you may prefer wider strips. It depends on the project you are on and what you need or want.

After I finish cutting it into strips, I then sew the strips end to end by pinning the strips right sides together, offset a quarter of an inch.

After they are all sewn together in one long line, open up at the seams and press with an iron. Then cut off the excess.

As I iron, I use my fingers to fold the fabric. Some people prefer folding the strip in half, I prefer folding the edges into the center.

Now the bias tape is ready to use. I hope this was helpful to some of you.

Sunday, February 22, 2009

It has been a long time since I brought you home. But it is time to say good-bye. You have been there for us whenever we needed you. Even one of my children was so attached to you. Everyone needs to move on, it will be a little bit wierd to see your usual spot empty. In my heart, I know you will be more useful and appreciated somewhere else. Since my last one doesn't need you anymore, I have to say good-bye to you, "Good-bye, Good-bye, Mr. Potty"

I will enjoy the extra space in the kids small bathroom.

Friday, February 20, 2009

I don't know what came over me, but one night while I was sitting on the couch, I decided, "OK, now is the time to do it!!" What is it, you might ask yourself? Machine quilting. I had been avoiding it for a while now, because I didn't want to mess up my quilt. I guess you have to start from somewhere. I pieced a baby quilt a few weeks ago.

It was based (which means the back, batting, and top were layed out and then held together) and ready to be quilted. I kept putting it off until I finally found the courage to just do it. Ever since I've started quilting, I've been a hand quilter. I still love doing hand quilting, but it is nice to have both skills.

I've done machine quilting before but it was just straight stitches. This time I tried a method called stippling. It is free motion quilting, I just move the quilt around randomly and make this pattern. Because I made a tight pattern, it took longer than I thought it would. It took about four hours, but I finished it. It's not perfect, but this is the first of many to come! :)

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Sweater Felt Project

I been wanting to try this project, it was in a Country Living magazine a few months ago. I'm sorry I don't have a link to it, but I will tell you what I have done.

I went to a thrift store and found this old sweater. I personally don't care to wear this particular sweater but I like the patch-work look.

First get a wool sweater and wash it hot water with detergent in the washing machine on a normal cycle. Then dry it in the dryer. That's it. Depending on the sweater you might have to rewash it several times. This will transform the wool into felt.

In the magazine they had instructions for a different style of bag. I did not care for that one so I did my own thing.

After the sweater became felt, the whole process of making this bag was fun! When I made the first cut with my scissors, it did not flay. I succeeded in making felt! I had no plan on how to make this, I just kind of went with the flow. I would love to make more wool felt but it was hard to find 100% wool sweater at the local thrift stores. I have to say, my curiosity was satisfied.

Saturday, February 14, 2009

House of Discipline

I was out running some errands. Aaron was home with the children. We were talking on the phone and as Aaron was walking down the stairs he noticed someone was in timeout.

Aaron called Rachel, and she came from the TV room and replied, "What Daddy?"
Aaron then said, "Did you put your baby here?"
"She's in timeout." (Rachel was put into timeout this morning and was probably "reliving" the experience through her baby doll.)
Aaron asked, "Why?"
Rachel smiled and said, "'cause, she hit me"

Thursday, February 12, 2009

Love is in the Air

Just before Christmas, American Crafts had a warehouse sale. My friend and I went there, I bought lots of ribbons and scrapbooking supplies. One of the things I bought was this container of felt cut-outs.

I thought using this would speed up the Valentine's project I had in mind. I used the felt hearts with embroidery thread, beads, and buttons. I made several combinations.

The project was small and very easy to do. Since I didn't have much time, before Valentine's day (helped the kids get their Valentine's pary stuff done, tae kwon do, and other things) I caried them around in a zip lock bag and I did them while waiting to pick up my boys from school and other spare moments I could find. I love projects like that!

I hope everyone has a wonderful Valentine's day with their loved ones!!

Monday, February 9, 2009

Michaelisms times three

Michaelism [mahy-kuhl-iz-uhm]-noun. A saying or idea from Michael that totally catches everyone off guard.

I have several Michaelisms, in fact it is hard to go through a day without at least one or two.

Human Right's Day

Sunday the 11th of January, we were driving up to Grandma's and Grandpa's house for a dinner, when Christopher, out of the blue stated that there was no school on the 19th.
Michael asked, "Why?"
Christopher responed, "I don't know".
Then Aaron chimed in, "It's human rights day or civil right's day."
Michael innocently asked, "What's human right's day?"
Aaron responded, "It's the day we celebrate all things right. We can only go right, turn right, or talk to the people on our right."
There was silence as the gears inside Michael's head started turning. I call it the ticking moment. He's thinking.
On our way home several hours later, Michael suddenly spoke up and said, "I don't like human rights day!"
Aaron, chuckled and said, "But, Michael, you get the day off from school."
Michael responed, "I don't like it."
Then Aaron asked, "Why?"
We were totally unprepared for the response. "Sometimes I want to go left or straight."

Question Asked

Aaron and I were in different rooms. I heard a commotion; the boys were fighting. And we heard, "Christopher you loser!" That is totally unacceptable in our house. We called the boys to us and gave them a chance to tell us what was going on.
Christopher said, "Michael called me a loser."
Aaron then asked, "Michael, did you call Christopher a loser?"
Michael thought for a moment and then finally responded, "Well... Daddy, that is a hard question."
It was so hard for us to keep a straight face.

Fatherly Advice

This again, happened while we were driving. Christopher tattled on Michael, "Dad, Michael is picking his nose!" (Oh come on, all kids his age do that!)
So Aaron said, "Michael! You can pick your friends and you can pick your nose, but you can't pick your friend's nose!"
Michael, quiet for a moment (tick tick tick), then asked very innocently, "They can pick their own nose?"

Sometimes parenting is hard, but moments like these make us laugh and keep us going.

Thursday, February 5, 2009

If you give Sachiko a piece of Jewelry

This is the only Jewelry I have from Lia Sophia. Depending on where the light hits it, it looks green or sometimes it looks blue. I love it so much that I wanted something similar but in a different color...

So I made a pink one! I wasn't sure what color I should combine, so I did salmon pink pearl and lavender Swarovski. And that reminded me that...

I've wanted a pink bracelet for a while. I don't know if it is that I'm getting older or if having a girl made me want to have pink things, but lately I've been drawn to pink stuff! In my bead case, next to the pink beads were some...

Burgondy beads. I wanted to experiment with them and make something in a darker color. I came up with these. I tried them on and was very happy! Those bracelets reminded me of...

A bracelet in Cath Kidson's catalogue, but it was too expensive for my tastes. I wanted to imitate the look and came up with this. The color of the pearl reminded me that I'd lost one of my favorite pearl earrings...

So I made one. I love the color white. I wanted a matching necklace to go with it. So I...

made a long necklace with pearl and glass beads and some beige-ish color so that it would go with several of my outfits. Neutral color jewelry is nice because it is versatile, but sometimes I want something a little more fun and different. Something different reminds me of the Lia Sophia earrings that I have. I think I'll wear those today!

Monday, February 2, 2009

Valentine Quilt (Top)

OK, it's not quilted but I pieced a Valentine's quilt togehter. I love the random look. I mixed new Moda fabric with scraps I had lying around.

I'm still trying to decide if I should add a border to it, or just call it as is. I had some left over fabrics. I can never get rid of tiny pieces. In my work area, I have a basket full of scraps. Some are 1" x 1", I don't know what I'm going to do with 'em, but I can't throw them out. With the left over fabric from the Valentine's Quilt, I just made this pin cushion.

There is something about Valentine's theme; red, pink, white, and chocolate brown, that makes me feel cheerful and happy. I might make some more Valentine's crafts in the next few days!
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Monday, 4 November 2013

Handmade Mondays #2: Ohh Deer

Hi lovelies, I hope you don't mind but this week for Handmade Monday, I'm cheekily featuring my own design on a
cushion competition that ends today on Ohh Deer. Ohh Deer is a wonderful website full of artsy products, and I've
quite a few things that are on the website. My particular favourites are two cushions by Sandra Dieckmann. Oh, guess
what one features? You got it, a bear! I'll definitely be featuring Ohh Deer again on Handmade Mondays, but for now...

01. dear Suzy, dear Sam... by yours truly
The first design is a full sized illustration of Suzy Bishop & Sam Shakusky, as originally drawn and painted in watercolour
by myself. These cushions are absolutely gorgeous, as I said before I own two already. The quality is fantastic, they're
Vegan and the back is made from super soft faux suede, with a fibre insert. They measure 43x43cm and are machine washable.

02. Suzy, Sam, Suzy, Sam by yours truly
This cushion is the same again, but there are multiple Suzy and Sams! What more could adventure loving folk want than the
best adventurers themselves on a cushion?!

If you love Moonrise Kingdom, or your friend/partner loves Moonrise Kingdom and you'd like to buy one of these cushions, you must act quickly! They are available for one week only, the shop closes 11th November.

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  1. Such a cute and quirky design Hannah, you are SO super-talented!!

  2. So cute! You're so talented! xx

  3. I love your watercolour! Those cushions would make a lovely Christmas gift, I'm going to check them out! xx

  4. These are SO sweet Hannah, you're so talented. I love Moonrise Kingdom, I wish I wasn't so poor right now (darn vet bills!) xxx

  5. Aww wow, beautiful illustrations <3

    Sophie xox

  6. You are so talented, Hannah! These cushions look amazing - you should be proud! xxx

  7. Oh my! How creative!

  8. This is amazing-you are so talented :) I love your designs and it's so cool that they are on this website-congrats!

  9. This is just simply amazing! :)

  10. Those designs are beautiful, so jealous of your creativity :)

    Paula xxx
    My beauty & lifestyle blog

  11. This seriously made me so happy to see your beautiful illustrations on these pillows.:) Such a gorgeous idea, and I see they are still for sale...if funds allow, I will most definitely be making a sneaky little purchase! xxx

  12. You talented lady, you! I am loving the recent blog posts, which showcases your talent. I loved the leafy crown you made, and I really like seeing your work on homeware. Definitely looking forward to see more like this. Proud of you, Hannah! :-) xxx

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Thursday, 17 July 2014

Happy First Birthday 'This is Lean'!

Happy First Birthday to the Tumblr Blog, !

The blog is dedicated to something called 'Lean' which is really big (ironically) right now. If you don't know what 'Lean' is then you probably aren't doing it and your output is all flabby, bloated and struggling to fit into its favorite pair of jeans. If your output suffers in this way, I urge you to read this blog and discover how to become Really Really Lean.

It is a crowd sourced web site so if you have any Lean Thinking that the world needs to know about, submit it here.

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CVI American Printing House for the Blind Thu, 11 May 2017 12:09:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 83887129 Acquired Brain Injury Vision Loss Tue, 29 Nov 2016 16:48:22 +0000 Continue reading Acquired Brain Injury Vision Loss ]]> Acquired Brain Injury (ABI):  Damage to the brain, which occurs after birth and is not related to a congenital or a degenerative disease. These impairments may be temporary or permanent and cause partial or functional disability or psychosocial maladjustment.                 World Health Organization (Geneva 1996)

Categories of ABI

  • Non-Traumatic Brain Injury including lack of blood flow to the brain (stroke), brain bleed, lack of oxygen to the brain, infections in the brain, toxic exposure, fluid build-up in the brain, and tumor
  • Traumatic Brain Injury including closed head injury such as explosion, bicycle or vehicular accident, falls, sports injuries, physical abuse and penetrating head injury such as gunshot wounds

Resources for more information:

Brain Injury Association of America: BIAA’s mission is to advance awareness, research, treatment, and education and to improve the quality of life for all people affected by brain injury. We are dedicated to increasing access to quality health care and raising awareness and understanding of brain injury. With a network of state affiliates, local chapters, and support groups, we are the voice of brain injury.

Brain Injury Network: (BIN) is the first brain-injury-survivor-operated, international and USA national, Survivor of Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), nonprofit, advocacy organization. (Founded 1998.) This nonprofit organization is for and by the brain injury survivor community. We members at BIN are people with ABI in its various forms which include but are not limited to aneurysm, anoxic or hypoxic injury, brain illness, brain tumor, stroke, or traumatic brain injury (TBI).

 BrainLine Talks with Dr. Gregory Goodrich:  Vision Issues After Brain Injury

 National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke:  The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) conducts and supports research on brain and nervous system disorders. Created by the U.S. Congress in 1950, NINDS is one of the more than two dozen research institutes and centers that comprise the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The NIH, located in Bethesda, Maryland, is an agency of the Public Health Service within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NINDS has occupied a central position in the world of neuroscience for more than 50 years.

NORA: Neuro-optometric Rehabilitation Association                                                    Introduction to Vision and Brain Injury

Vision Related Side Effects of Traumatic Head Injury


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“Research has presented a clearer understanding of what choice making entails, the independence and participation it provides, naturalistic instructional strategies that may be implemented, and barriers that need to be overcome to allow opportunities for all children (Church, 2000; Daugherty, Grisham-Brown, & Hemmeter, 2001; McCormick et al., 2003). When an individual is able to communicate a choice, he or she is able to learn about items, explore his or her environment, and participate in various activities (D’Allura, 2002; Stafford et al., 2002).”                                                                                Clark, C., & McDonnell, A. D. (2008). Teaching choice making to children with visual impairments and multiple disabilities in preschool and kindergarten classrooms. Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 102(7), 397-439.

“In terms of quality of life, two considerations can be put forward. First, the educational objectives targeted in this study, that is, the possibility of choosing among a variety of stimuli and the consequent self-determined opportunity to enjoy the preferred ones, can be considered highly desirable and significant (Lancioni, O’Reilly, et al., 2006; Spevack, Martin, Hiebert, Yu, & Martin, 2005). Second, these objectives could be deemed of basic importance within any educational or home context for persons with visual impairments and multiple disabilities (Parette, Brotherson, & Blake-Huer, 2000).”                             Lancioni, G. E., O’Reilly, M. F., Nirbhay, N. S., Sigafoos, J., Didden, R., Oliva, D. & Severini, L. (2006). A microswitch-based program to enable students with multiple disabilities to choose among environmental stimuli. Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 100(8), 488-493.

Church, E. B. (2000). Making choices. Scholastic Early Childhood Today, 14(7), 28-29.

D’Allura, T. (2002). Enhancing the social interaction skills of preschoolers with visual impairments. Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 96, 576-585.

Daugherty, S., Grisham-Brown, J., & Hemmeter, M. L. (2001). The effects of embedded skill instruction on the acquisition of target and nontarget skills in preschoolers with developmental delays. Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 21, 213-221.

Lancioni, G. E., O’Reilly, M. F., Singh, N. N., Oliva, D., Baccani, S., Severini, L., & Groeneweg, J. (2006). Microswitch programmes for students with multiple disabilities and minimal motor behavior: Assessing response acquisition and choice. Pediatric Rehabilitation, 9, 137-143.

McCormick, K. M., Jolivette, K., & Ridgley, R. (2003). Choice making as an intervention strategy for young children. Young Exceptional Children, 6(2), 3-10.

Spevack, S., Martin, T. L., Hiebert, R., Yu, C. T., & Martin, G. L. (2005). Effects of choice of work tasks on on-task, aberrant, happiness and unhappiness behaviours of persons with developmental disabilities. Journal on Developmental Disabilities, 11, 79-97.

Stafford, A. M., Alberto, P. A., Fredrick, L. D., Heflin, L. J., & Heller, K. W. (2002). Preference variability and the instruction of choice making with students with severe intellectual disabilities. Education and Training in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, 37, 70-88.

iPad Apps for early choicemaking:

Yes/No By I Can Do Apps, LLC Turns your iPad into a simple Yes (green smiling rectangle with “yes”) and No (red frowning rectangle with “no”) choice board with auditory feedback and one blink of the color.

Yes/No Button By Lakeside Llama, LLC Turns your iPad into a “Yes/No” choice board. You may adjust to having only one symbol on the screen or both, in a vertical alignment. Both choices are red circles with the word in a simple white font. Auditory feedback and one blink of the color when activated.

My Talking Picture Board
By Little Bear Sees and Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children
Use your own photos to create arrays for choice; may change background for increasing complexity and add sound and movement

ChoiceBoard Creator By Techno Chipmunk Use your own photos stored on your iPad to create a visual choice making board. You may change screen from one to six choice photos. You may choose background color, photo size, audio play, randomize choice boxes.


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UK follows US ban of electronic devices in cabins on some flights

The U.K. is joining the U.S. in its ban restricting passengers from bringing some electronic devices onto flights from the Middle East.

The U.S., U.K. are applying stricter rules on electronics for certain flights out of the Middle East

Phones, laptops, and tablets that are larger than 16 cm (6.3 inches) in length and wider than 9.3 cm will no longer be allowed in the cabin on select flights coming from several Middle Eastern countries, the U.K.’s department of transportation said on Tuesday.

The U.K. said it was in “close contact” with the U.S. since the country announced its own ban on Monday.  However, the U.K. made no mention of any specific risk, only that it faces “evolving” terrorism threats.

The six countries included in the ban are Turkey, Lebanon, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Tunisia.

On Monday, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced a similar action that will apply to flights from 10 airports in the Middle East and Africa starting later this week. It also bans consumer devices larger than a smartphone.

Terrorist groups “are aggressively pursuing innovative methods to undertake their attacks, to include smuggling explosive devices in various consumer items,” the DHS said.

However, the electronics ban reportedly stems from no “specific, newly discovered threat,” but instead general caution.

Last year, a bomb built into a laptop slipped past an airport security check and exploded on a Somali passenger flight, injuring two and killing the suspected terrorist. A Somali terrorist group with ties to Al-Qaeda reportedly claimed responsibility for the attack.

The U.K.’s transportation department didn’t say how long its restriction might last. “We understand the frustration that these measures may cause and we are working with the aviation industry to minimize any impact,” it said.

However, the new regulations from the U.S. and U.K. only apply to electronics brought into airplane cabins and doesn’t appear to affect any devices checked in baggage.

That’s raising some questions over the efficacy of the bans.

“If there is a threat, you need a much, much wider, universal ban — and explain why iPads & Kindles, but not phablets,” tweeted Zeynep Tufekci, a professor at the University of North Carolina who studies technology.

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Why Reputation Management is Important for Small Businesses

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When you are “Googled” what Business Reputation do they see?

Shoppers today check the Internet before they buy. Your online reviews create a reputation which plays a crucial role in your ability to successfully market your business on the Internet.

Stop losing sales due to negative reviews posted against your company.

In a 2012 Nielsen study, they showed that a full 70 percent of consumers regularly put their trust in reviews they read online. Perhaps more important was the fact that a full 72 percent of respondents claimed that a bad review could turn them against a company with which they had already done business with.

That means if one of your customers reads negative reviews posted online against your company, without the use of online reputation management services, you stand a good chance of losing future purchases from that customer.

Your business reputation plays a starring role in your prospects decision to do business with you or not.

How can Online Reputation Management Services Improve Your Sales?

A survey done in June 2012 showed that 86 percent of respondents claimed to have consulted online review sites before deciding on a company to do business with.

Now consider the star rating system. Anyone who has visited the Yelp site knows that its reviewers rate their level of satisfaction from one to five, based on the star system. Other sites like Google are also following this pattern. Studies show that the gain or loss of just one star will result in a five to nine percent increase or decrease in revenue. (Source: Harvard University, September 2011)

Some businesses have actually lost as much as 20 percent in sales following a negative review.

A business usually needs to receive at least 10 five-star reviews before prospects will trust it at all.

You need to keep a look out for reviews being posted about you on Facebook, Twitter and Yelp. In addition, if you rely on local traffic you will also have to monitor Google Plus, Yahoo Local, Google Maps, City Search and Local.com.

What Are They Saying Behind Your Back?
It’s crucial to see what others are saying about your business, because if you don’t know that you’ve left a poor impression, you won’t be able to take any steps to correct it. Many business owners have difficulty finding the time to do this. That’s where our reputation management services come into play.

How We Can Help You
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Thursday, June 2, 2011

3GPP UMA: See Thomas Talk: How Kineto's Smart Wi-Fi App Works

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Smart Wi-Fi technology is based on the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) Generic Access Network (GAN) standard. With Smart Wi-Fi, mobile operators can leverage Wi-Fi as a seamless extension of the mobile network, delivering high-quality, low-cost mobile services to subscribers at home, in the office and in hotspots. The GAN specification were originally developed by Kineto, Alcatel, AT&T Wireless, British Telecom, Cingular, Ericsson, Motorola, Nokia, Nortel, O2, Research-in-Motion, Rogers Wireless, Siemens, Sony-Ericsson and T-Mobile US. The specifications are included in 3GPP Release 6, and available through the 3GPP web site.

•  Improved indoor 3G coverage: For subscribers with poor or little macro network coverage, Smart Wi-Fi enables them make and receive mobile calls via the existing Wi-Fi access points in the home or office.
•  Easier access to Internet/data services: Wi-Fi provides unfettered high-speed access to mobile data services that subscribers want most.
•  Improved battery performance: A key element of a GAN deployment is that the smartphone’s cellular radio can be hibernated because all mobile services are delivered over Wi-Fi.  This contrasts with ‘basic’ Wi-Fi usage where the Wi-Fi radio and the macro cellular radio are powered on simultaneously, which increases the power draw on the battery.  Now, the smartphones hibernates the cellular radio and continues to have a single radio powered, thus dramatically improving battery performance.

•  Churn reduction through improved coverage: Rather than using Wi-Fi to simply route web services such as YouTube, Facebook, Skype and others to the Internet, GAN enables all mobile services to be delivered over Wi-Fi.  As a result, subscribers can receive ‘five bars’ of coverage from existing Wi-Fi access points
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Friday, September 30, 2016

Disappearing websites: No permanence on the web

Since August 2009, I’ve been writing about websites that I find interesting and worthwhile on Tech-media-tainment.
A lot of those websites are no longer accessible or their content has been taken down.
Of the 275 websites I’ve spotlighted in blog posts about my favorite websites, 34 are now gone. That’s 12% of websites I’ve listed as favorites that are now no more.
Their amusing and informative content has vanished into the digital ether.
That’s truly a shame. And it points out one of the greatest failed promises of digital content: there’s permanence on the internet. Something here today can be gone tomorrow.
I don’t know why these 34 websites disappeared. In some cases, bloggers likely didn’t want to pay the web hosting fees anymore for their low-traffic sites.
I suspect Tumblr’s onerous copyright enforcement played a part in some of those blog disappearances. That’s because a lot of the blogs that disappeared were on Tumblr and they used photos for fair use applications.
I know from personal experience that Tumblr doesn’t give a crap about fair use, so they hit the delete button.

Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Favorite websites in review, part 11

These websites were featured on Tech-media-tainment. So they bear the TMT stamp of approval.

251. Evolution of Soft Drink Cans (Leibold Associates)
252. Cover Browser (
253. RadioShack Catalogs (
254. Logonoid (
255. The Museum of Bags (
256. Porn Parody ( – Warning: Contains nudity, mature content
257. The Meta Picture (
258. Perv_magnet (
259. Couple Pictures 2015 (Nicole Larson Facebook photo album)
260. FatCatArt (
261. Chipmunkson16speed (
262. (
263. Babes for Liberty (
264. Either – A game of preference (
265. The Higher Lower Game (
266. The Walk of Life Project (
267. Talk Like the Boss (
268. Robots for a $15 Minimum Wage (
269. The Faces of $15 (
270. Metacritic (
271. Exstreamist (
272. What’s on Netflix (
273. Screen Rant (
274. Starlog Magazine – Internet Archive (
275. Interactive Game of Thrones Map (

Photos: “The Amazing Spider-Man” issue 39 cover from Cover Browser; and artwork from Robots for a $15 Minimum Wage.

Tuesday, September 27, 2016

7 interesting entertainment-related websites

This installment of my series on favorite websites is entertainment-focused.
These are websites I like that are related to movies, TV shows, streaming video, etc.

Not including Metacritic earlier was a major oversight of mine.
Rotten Tomatoes is the go-to movie-review aggregator, but Metacritic aggregates critics’ reviews of TV shows, video games and music, as well as movies.
Metacritic is owned by CBS Interactive.

Exstreamist is a website devoted to news and programming information about the major internet streaming video services, including Netflix, Amazon, Hulu and more.
It is serving the audience of cord-cutters and cord-nevers who prefer to get their video programming from on-demand streaming services rather than cable and broadcast TV.
Exstreamist leans more heavily towards news, while is about programming (what’s new and popular on the streaming services).

What’s On Netflix

What’s On Netflix focuses on just what’s on and coming to the No. 1 internet television network.
It made a name for itself by listing the hundreds of subcategories of movies available on Netflix.

Screen Rant

Screen Rant is a website for lovers of geek entertainment, namely sci-fi, fantasy, superhero and other genres. It’s probably best known for its movie and TV show list videos on YouTube.

Starlog Magazine – Internet Archive

I loved Starlog magazine when I was in high school in the late 1970s. I don’t have any of those old science-fiction film magazines anymore, so it’s great that the Internet Archive has preserved issues of the fanzine online.
(See article by GeekTyrant.)

Interactive Game of Thrones Map

Watching the epic HBO drama “Game of Thrones,” viewers can get a headache trying to keep track of what’s going on where and to whom.
Thankfully some resourceful fans put together an Interactive Game of Thrones Map so you can track where characters have traveled and currently are in the story.
(See article by Screen Rant.)

Phil Grishayev: Movie locations revisited

Instagram user Phil Grishayev has a passion project where he documents visiting famous movie locations by recreating film shots with his own photos.
(See articles by Laughing Squid and Design You Trust.)

Sunday, September 25, 2016

7 Sites You Should Be Wasting Time On Right Now

The Huffington Post used to have a regular feature called 7 Sites You Should Be Wasting Time On Right Now. It would call attention to entertaining websites on a variety of subjects.
But as web creativity shifted from websites on Blogger and Tumblr to social media sites like Twitter, Instagram and Reddit, that feature disappeared in mid-2014.
I still like spotlighting interesting and entertaining websites, so I’m going to use HuffPo’s old feature title for this blog post.
Here are seven websites you should be wasting time on right now:

Either – A game of preference

Either is an online game where you have to choose between two alternatives. You decide and you see how your answer compares with hundreds of thousands of other people.
For instance, “Would you rather … be Cinderella or be Ariel?” (38% said Cinderella and 62% Ariel.)
Others are more troubling. For instance, “Would you rather … Be as you are now or have $100 million, but have a 5% chance of instant death?” (56% took the money and the possibility of death.)

The Higher-Lower Game

The Higher-Lower Game challenges players to guess which of two things gets more Google searches per month.

The Walk of Life Project

The Walk of Life Project is a funny website with videos that show what famous movies would have been like if they ended with the song “Walk of Life” by Dire Straits. It’s ridiculous, but entertaining.

Talk Like the Boss

Talk Like the Boss is a website that documents business buzzwords, jargon and euphemisms. For instance, don’t say layoffs, call it a “workforce rebalance.”

Guy at your J-School

Guy at your J-School is a Twitter account that parodies pompous student journalists, or rather, “story-tellers.”

Robots for a $15 Minimum Wage

Robots for a $15 Minimum Wage is a funny, yet informative, Facebook page that shows how the political push for a nationwide $15 minimum wage will lead to more automation replacing low-wage jobs.

The Faces of $15 – Consequences of minimum wage hikes

The Faces of $15 explains the consequences of minimum wage hikes with real examples of businesses and workers negatively impacted.

Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Babes for Liberty: Using sex appeal to spread the Libertarian message

In advertising, sex sells. So, it’s no surprise there are websites promoting the Libertarian Party message using sexy women.
Libertarians support smaller government, lower taxes and less government meddling in people’s lives. They are fiscally conservative and socially tolerant.
Their message is resonating more than ever with the public, given the two divisive major party presidential candidates in Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump.
Libertarian Party presidential candidate Gary Johnson is currently polling around 10% nationwide and could be a factor in determining who wins the White House.
Babes for Liberty was created in response to Babes for Trump on Instagram and Twitter. (See articles by the Huffington Post, Reason and Liberty Viral.) Babes for Liberty is also on Instagram and Twitter.
Here are some of the lovely Libertarian ladies from Babes for Liberty.

Sunday, September 18, 2016

Most-anticipated fall TV series: ‘The Exorcist,’ ‘Luke Cage,’ ‘Westworld’ and ‘Timeless’

This fall TV season brings four new TV series that I’m looking forward to watching: “The Exorcist” (Fox), “Luke Cage” (Netflix), “Westworld” (HBO) and “Timeless” (NBC).
I love horror movies and I’m curious to see how Fox adapts “The Exorcist” (1973) into a weekly series. Hopefully they’ll make the devil scary again, especially after “Lucifer” on the same network portrayed him as such a priss. But I have serious doubts that Fox can make “The Exorcist” work on broadcast TV.
“Luke Cage” is the latest adaptation of the gritty Marvel Comics series about superheroes in New York City. It comes after two seasons of “Daredevil” and one season of “Jessica Jones” on Netflix. Those were great, so count me in.
“Westworld” is an adaptation of the 1973 Michael Crichton movie of the same name about an adult amusement park of the future that used androids to give vacationers an Old West experience. Then the robots went berserk and killed everyone.
Finally, “Timeless” is one of four time-travel themed shows premiering this fall and midseason. The difference with “Timeless” is the behind-the-scenes talent, including Eric Kripke (“Supernatural” and “Revolution”) and Shawn Ryan (“The Shield”).
But I have big concerns about “Timeless,” which involves an unlikely trio (history professor, soldier and scientist) tasked with stopping a time-traveling criminal who wants to rewrite American history. The show could end up being a boring history lesson if the heroes are successful each week in preserving the timeline.
Among returning shows, I’m going to watch “Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD,” “Supernatural,” “The Walking Dead” and “The Strain.”

Wednesday, September 14, 2016

A record 15 post-apocalyptic TV shows soon airing

In January, I was convinced that the trend of post-apocalyptic-themed TV shows had peaked with 12 shows. I was wrong.
With the fall TV season, there will be 15 post-apocalyptic TV series airing on broadcast and cable TV. The Syfy network is adding two more post-apocalyptic shows – “Van Helsing” and “Aftermath.”
“Van Helsing” takes place years after a vampire plague has swept the planet. It premieres Sept. 23.
“Aftermath” is a family drama about surviving a Biblical apocalypse complete with demons, doomsday meteors, solar flares, and other hellish events. It premieres Sept. 27.
Syfy is the post-apocalyptic network with four such shows in production. The others are “Z Nation” and “12 Monkeys.”
AMC is in second place with three PA shows – “The Walking Dead,” “Fear the Walking Dead” and “Into the Badlands.”
Why so many shows about living in a post-apocalyptic world?
It might have something to do with the public’s collective mindset, especially given the weak economic recovery under President Barack Obama, fears of terrorism, civil unrest, diseases like Zika and other horrors. Then there’s the looming 2016 presidential election featuring two of the most unpopular candidates of all time – Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.
No wonder people feel like it’s the end of the world.

Update (Sept. 30, 2016): There are now 16 post-apocalyptic TV series airing on broadcast and cable TV. That's because the FX vampire drama “The Strain” went apocalyptic in its third season, with a global outbreak of vampirism.

List of post-apocalyptic TV shows

Sunday, September 11, 2016

‘Stranger Things,’ ‘BrainDead,’ ‘The Last Ship’ great summer TV shows

Far from being a wasteland for television shows, this summer featured three series (two new and one returning) that I loved: “Stranger Things,” “BrainDead” and “The Last Ship.”
“Stranger Things” premiered with an 8-episode first season on Netflix on July 15. It quickly became one of the Internet TV network’s most talked-about and popular shows. A second season is in the works.
“Stranger Things” is a love letter to 1980s youth-oriented science-fiction and horror movies. It involves the disappearance of a 12-year-old boy, a Department of Energy lab doing dangerous experiments and a group of boys who befriend psychokinetic girl who escaped from the lab.
“BrainDead” is a political satire, science-fiction comedy-drama about a Capitol Hill aide who discovers that Washington, D.C., has been invaded by extraterrestrial bugs, which are eating the brains and taking control of people in power, including members of Congress.
The CBS show received generally positive reviews from critics, but has gotten low ratings. So its chances for a second season are slim.
“The Last Ship” is wrapping up its third season on TNT tonight. It centers on the crew of a U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer after a global viral pandemic wipes out over 80% of the world’s population.
“The Last Ship” is a great combination of intense action scenes, military strategy and political intrigue with a host of compelling characters.
TNT has renewed the show for two more seasons.

Monday, September 5, 2016

Hot journalism job: Engagement editor

Newspapers and other online news media are desperate to increase their traffic and boost their active readers. They are following the same path as Tronc in treating journalism as pieces of content that can be funneled into social media and distribution services.
A hot journalism buzzword is “engagement.” Not couples planning to get married, but readers finding articles that they want to share and interact with through likes, retweets and posting comments. Engagement also means keeping readers longer on your website and giving them more content (and advertising) to consume.
A quick search of LinkedIn reveals an explosion of news media sites hiring “engagement editors.” More than 600 websites have hired engagement editors, most within the last year or so.
News media sites with engagement editors include GQ, the Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal, NPR, Bloomberg, Vox Media, Recode, the Verge and the Huffington Post, to name a few. Many outlets have more than one engagement editor.
Another job title that seems to be fast growing among media outlets is “chief digital officer.”

Related reading:

New Journalism Buzzwords (Medium; April 22, 2014)

Photo: Engagement photo by Brandon Atkinson.

Remembering Romantica Pizzeria

About a month ago, one of my favorite local pizzerias closed shop.
Romantica Pizzeria in Great Falls, Va., was a hole-in-the-wall restaurant located in a retail strip along with a 7-Eleven convenience store.
Romantica and the kabob restaurant next store lost their leases and were forced to leave.
Romantica was popular with the blue-collar crowd of construction workers, landscapers and the like. It didn’t have much decor, but the food was really good. It opened in 1998.
For now the historical record on Romantica consists of inactive Facebook and Yelp pages.
To that, I’ll add to that a few photos and a menu.

Saturday, September 3, 2016

Song of Summer 2016: Drake’s ‘One Dance’

Summer is over this Labor Day weekend, so it’s time to crown the “song of summer” for 2016.
According to Billboard, “One Dance” by Drake and featuring WizKid and Kyla was the No. 1 song this summer.
“Can’t Stop the Feeling!” by Justin Timberlake came in second place, followed by “Don’t Let Me Down” by the Chainsmokers featuring Daya, “Cheap Thrills” by Sia and featuring Sean Paul, and “This Is What You Came For” by Calvin Harris featuring Rihanna.
While Billboard is the most-cited source for the song of summer, other media outlets like to pick their own winners.
Google Play said Drake’s “One Dance” was the most-downloaded song this summer.
At the Teen Choice Awards on July 31, a survey determined the “Choice Summer Song” as “Work from Home” by Fifth Harmony and featuring Ty Dolla $ign.
CBS argued that there was no dominant song of summer this year, like “Cheerleader” in 2015.
The Daily Beast said the songs of summer were “really bad” this year.

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Monday, July 30, 2012

Arie Is The Next Bachelor!

July 30, 2012
OK, so Fopsie, Teddy's best friend and source on all things Hollywood, has been wrong a few times lately, but this time she swears she for sure knows who's going to be the next Bachelor: Arie Luyendyk Jr., the race car driver from Arizona!
Recently Arie gave a quote making it SEEM like he was interested in finding love on TV again: “I went into the Bachelorette with zero expectations and I found love. It was very hard to move forward, but I still hold the same hope in my heart that someone out there will, someday, be the perfect fit,” he explains. “It would be a very tough decision to open myself up again like that, but I do know I’m ready to find someone. You never know!”

Here are some Arie facts:

1. He's European
Arie lives in Scottsdale, Arizona, but he's originally from s’Hertogenbosch, Netherlands. You know what that means: He's refined, sophisticated, and started drinking at the age of 15. Triple score!

2. He Lives Life in The Fast Lane — Literally
Arie's a world-famous car racer, who placed second in the 2002 Infiniti Pro Series. He has numerous awards under his seatbelt, but he's all about using his celebrity to give life lessons. "The most challenging skill to learn while daily driving was patience," Arie says. "Patience is something that every young driver needs because driving fast just gets you into trouble!"

3. His Dad Is a Two-Time Indie 500 Winner
Arie's dad, Arie Luyendyk Sr., is a famous race driver who won the Indianapolis 500 not once, but twice! "Growing up in a racing family is great," Arie says. "I went to most of the races and the sport became a part of life. The people at the track were like family so it was no surprise when I wanted to be a driver. My father was very laid back about my driving."

4. He's Outdoorsy
When Arie isn't busy racing cars and looking ridiculously hunky, he spends time in the great outdoors! Arie's passionate about hiking, snowboarding and travel, and says he loves visiting new places. Could a fabulous honeymoon with Emily Maynard be in his future?

5. He's a Fashionister!
Arie has great style, and started a clothing line in 2012 called Anti-Celeb. Sadly, the domain name for his website has expired, but here's to hoping that Arie's experience on The Bachelorette will inspire him to continue his foray into women's wear.

6. He's a Jailbird
Arie was arrested a total of two times back in 2008, once for driving without registration, and once for driving with a suspended license. Psssh, don't the police know who they're dealing with? Boyfriend was born to speed!

7. He Wears Boxer-Briefs
It's the question that's been on our minds since we first saw Arie's face. Does he wear boxers or briefs? Answer: Both! "The briefs, they just come up too high. And boxers, it's too much room," Arie explains while we blush.

8. He's Friends With Kim Kardashian
Reality royalty, HRH Kim Kardashian, is a huge fan of race car driving (apparently...), and when she visited Indiana's Motor Speedway back in 2010, Arie gave her a full tour. We can only assume Kim schooled Arie on the pressures of reality stardom in preparation for his stint on The Bachelorette.

9. He's a Real Estate Agent
Arie is a true renaissance man! He races, designs, and even has a real estate license in Arizona, where he sells the occasional home. Hey –– if he and Emily move in together, maybe he can get them a sweet deal.

10. He Teaches Driver's Ed
Stop everything you're doing (reading this article) and check out Arie's piece de resistance, Road Skillz, a "revolutionary new type of driving skills DVD, aimed specifically at 16-25 year old drivers." Apparently, this bad boy features "popular music," so count us in.

Saturday, July 28, 2012

Did Teddy Pull A Pippa Middleton?

July 28, 2012
I told you there was drama at Felicia and Edward's wedding. It came in the form of Teddy's bridesmaid dress.
Several of the guests (well, just Teddy's grumpy mother, actually) thought that just like Pippa Middleton's bridesmaid gown the Brit wore to sister Kate Middleton's wedding to Prince William, Teddy's bridesmaid gown was too tight, too silky and showed off much too much of Teddy's derriere. Faux paw!

Felicia's Headband: A Fashion Do or a Fashion Don't?

July 28, 2012
Felicia took a chance with her wedding headband.

Felicia and Edward's Reception

July 28, 2012
After Felicia and Edward said "I do," they went to Teddy's reception in her back yard. As usual, Teddy put on a fabulous spread complete with fresh flowers, Chardonnay and ritzy gold chargers.
Felicia and Edward were super lovey dovey and couldn't keep their paws off each other (!).
Teddy and Nibs were drama free (for now).
But Teddy and Felicia's parents, well, they didn't look so cuddly. Did something ruffle their fur?
Stay tuned for more photos from the clan's Wedding Of The Year!

Felicia and Edward Are Married!

July 28, 2012
The day has finally come! This afternoon Felicia walked down the aisle to Edward's waiting paws on Teddy and Nibs' backyard lawn.
Nibs officiated while Teddy served as the maid of honor. Teddy shed a miniscule tear when Felicia read her vows to Edward, promising to be a beary good wife for eternity.
The ceremony lasted 15 minutes and toward the end, Edward sealed the deal with a kiss for his bride.
Everyone got along, even Teddy and Felicia's parents!  M I R A C L E !
Stay tuned for more photos from the reception...

Thursday, July 26, 2012

Teddy's FATHER!

July 26, 2012
This morning Teddy got a knock on her front door.
It was Teddy's father!!! Teddy was so happy to see her daddy. Unlike her mom, her dad is drama free.
The two bears sat in Teddy's living room for a while and caught up over berry soda.
(Notice something odd about Teddy's dad? HE DOESN'T LOOK A THING LIKE TEDDY!)

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Will Felicia Look Like Angelina Jolie For Her Wedding?

July 25, 2012
With Felicia's wedding just days away, Teddy thought it was high time her sister picked out some material for her wedding dress! The dress maker needs to get cracking ASAP.
"Felicia, I suggest silk and lace," Teddy said but not in an older sister tone. "Maybe some tulle for your veil?" Teddy showed Felicia several swatches of fabric.
"Teddy, I just don't know what to do!" said Felicia. "You decide!"
"I think you should don a long white satin gown, like something Angelina Jolie would wear," said Teddy, not knowing what else to say. Teddy can be bossy but she really doesn't like telling another bear how to dress for her isn't proper!

Monday, July 23, 2012

Emily Maynard's Diamond Engagement Ring

July 23, 2012
The Bachelorette didn't end the way Teddy thought it would. For weeks Teddy thought the winner would be Arie, but then we all saw Jef steal Emily's heart. Awww. Nice that he put a ring on it and chose a big, 3.5 carat, 88 diamond sparkler from Neil Lane. Yup, there are 88 (!) diamonds on this ring.
The ring is bigger than Teddy! Anyhow, nice to see a guy drop to his knee and say such nice words, sigh.
Teddy feels this couple will end up walking down the aisle. Emily said she wants a spring 2013 wedding.
Teddy's favorite part of last night's show? When Jef told Emily she would no longer be lonely. Sweet. He's moving to NC for her when they return from Africa. Teddy will try to keep you posted on all things Jefily!

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Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Happy Birthday Teddy!

July 10, 2012
Teddy's birthday is today. She has been too busy with Felicia's wedding to pop up on this blog lately, but she for sure will be enjoying some cake this afternoon with Nibs, we can guarantee that!


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Thursday, April 22, 2010

Sailboat Adventure Begins

For the next 3 months my boyfriend Ty and I will be renting a live-abord sailboat. It's our chance to find out if we're 'boat people'. So far we've spent 2 nights on the 30 ft boat, both completely different from each other. The first was stormy. The wind howled, things creaked, groaned, flapped, swayed and the rain pounded louder than I've ever heard. I felt like I was camping- not wanting to get out of the 'tent' to head down the dock to the washroom. It was a rocky night, not full of sleep, but full of adventure. The next night the water was glassy and the only sound was the snoring dog. We got to go out sailing on Lake Union with the captain and crew that evening. We circled the lake enjoying the weather and being on the water. So aside from some mold problems reeking havoc on my allergies, it's been smooth sailing. I'm going to try to document it as we go along so stay tuned.

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Ty and the boat
Captain Jenny

It's not sailing without beer!


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Sunday, September 12, 2010

JC Briar Class Sign Up

Please check out the classes and pass the word on to others.
Some of the classes are almost full, so if you are interested don't wait to sign up only to find out that the one you wanted is full.

Tempe Yarn & Fiber is pleased to announce that JC Briar will be offering classes at our shop from September 23rd to 25th.

JC Briar is a nationally known instructor having taught at various venues including Sock Summit, Black Sheep Gathering, Stitches and numerous Craft Cruses. A self-confessed “technique freak” and “skill junkie,” JC dabbles in all kinds of knitting, but has a special fondness for textured knitting and novel construction techniques. If it involves lace, cables, or seamless construction, it’s sure to catch her eye. She shares her enthusiasm by teaching at shops and fiber festivals, and online through Needlecraft University. Regardless of the topic, she aims to build confidence by expressing concepts clearly and concisely, and by presenting skills and ideas in a digestible progression. When not teaching, JC brings clarity to knitting patterns as a freelance technical editor.

Here's the class schedule:

Thursday September 23rd Classes:

All Thumbs (5:00 - 8:00p)

All Thumbs

Mittens are great portable projects. Since they don’t require much yarn, they’re also great stash-busters. The only tricky part is the thumbs. Learn a handful of thumb options in this class, from the simple to the anatomically correct.

3 hours; experience working in the round required; no pre-class homework; class fee $60

Friday September 24th

Bind Off Bonanza (10:30a to 1:30p)

Bind-off Bonanza

Creating a firm and sturdy bind-off edge is child’s play: you just keep a secure grip on the yarn as you bind off. But what if you need some other kind of bind-off edge? Take this class and learn about supple and seamless bind-offs for sock tops, bind-offs that blend into ribbing, and decorative bind-offs.

3 hours; basic knitting experience required; some pre-class homework; class fee $60

Get Twisted (3:30 to 6:30p)

Get Twisted!

Cables and other twisted knitting stitches make for some of the most captivating knitting patterns. Though they look intricate, they are surprisingly easy to create. Learn how while knitting samplers that you can later turn into a drawstring tote bag. Along the way, you’ll pick up tips for reading charts, reading your knitting, and fixing mistakes.

3 hours; basic knitting experience required; no pre-class homework; class fee $60

Saturday September 25th

Chart Reading (10:30a to 1:30p)

Chart Reading
The symbols of a chart take the place of written instructions, telling you what stitches to work. But a good chart does so much more, showing you what the knitted fabric should look like. In this class, you’ll learn to read charts, making sense of their symbols and using them to keep your knitting on track and to minimize mistakes.
3 hours; basic knitting experience required; no pre-class homework; class fee $60

Chart Writing (3:30-6:30)

Chart Writing

Being able to read charts is only half the story. Take this class and learn to write charts: to visualize written instructions, to convert between flat and in-the-round knitting, and to plan shaping. Use charts to demystify phrases like “at the same time,” “reverse shaping,” and “shape in pattern.”

3 hours; ability to read charts required; no pre-class homework; class fee $60

To sign up for any or all of these classes call Tempe Yarn & Fiber at 480-557-9166.

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Hi Andres,

I can play at 5pm today. I was wondering, do you need a season pass to play? I played a few times last year at Astoria Park but never purchased a pass. Let me know- here's my e-mail too-

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