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DIY Christmas Ornaments: Salt Dough
Well, as you can see, my week of DIY ornaments took a little break. It wasn't my intention, but life has been a little busy. I have taken on a big project - I'm in the middle of making the costumes for my mom's Christmas program at her church. I've made 3 spiders, 3 flowers, and I'm in the process of making a duck, a skunk, a bull, a donkey, a camel, and a cow (and there are more I'm not remembering right now). So, I'm going to attempt to stay on top of it all this week. 'Tis he season for being slightly crazy, right?
So, this will take you back to elementary school. I'm sure you all made these in the 3rd grade, and your mother hung the ugly blobby things on your tree, and you were so proud. Well I think this might be an update. These simple ornaments are made with the classic salt dough recipe, but stamped for a cleaner design.
Salt Dough
1 cup salt
2 cups flour
1cup water
Mix all ingredients in a mixer until a smooth dough forms. To dry the dough, bake in a 250F oven for at least 3 hours.
I rolled out the dough to 1/4" thick, stamped my M's (for McConnel) and birds and then cut out the circle. It was easier to stamp first so that the image would be centered. I rolled out the dough on the parchment paper so I wouldn't have to move the ornaments. Oh and I just used a regular plastic drinking straw for the hole at the top. Once they were dry, I threaded twine through the holes. These look cute on the tree and attached to gifts. I also used them as napkin rings for Thanksgiving. I of course made a batch for my kids and they spent hours making all kinds of treasures for the tree as well.
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85 comments:
LOVE IT Jerri! Think will make some after school today!ReplyDelete
What do you stamp them with? Is it just a rubber stamp with black ink?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 5, 2011 at 2:46 PM
What a great idea, thanks for sharing. Emma.ReplyDelete
I just used a regular rubber stamp (got these ones from a dollar bin at Michaels a while back) and a blank ink pad. Nothing special or fancy. Sorry I didn't specify that.ReplyDelete
The end of school year has been pretty busy for us with parties, award nights, church activities, tantruming almost two year old etc. But your ideas here make me realise I need to slow down and do something fun with the kids now they're on holidays. I think we'll start with some DIY ornaments and some Christmas Oreo pops!ReplyDelete
Make sure you spoil our mutual friend while she's with you. :) I'm sure you will.
Catch you later,
Do you think a food processor would work to make the dough? My mixer moved on to better mixing (it died last month)!ReplyDelete
did you stamp them before to cook them or after? Thanks! :DReplyDelete
Can you paint them after you bake them, or will it look funny? If so, what kind of paint would you recommend?ReplyDelete
I love stuff like this!
To answer some questions: Yes, I did stamp them before I dried them in the oven. And yes, you can definitely paint salt dough. I would just paint them with acrylic craft paints. Have fun.!ReplyDelete
So you roll the dough out stamp, and do you cut into circles all before baking in the oven?ReplyDeleteReplies
I was wondering the same thing, thanks for asking.Delete
Once they are dried in the oven, there is no going back. Do all the cutting and stamping before putting them in the oven to dry. Sorry that was not clear :)ReplyDelete
So cute! Love them.ReplyDelete
I'd love for you to share: http://tutusandteaparties.blogspot.com/2012/02/pinteresting-party-week-28.html
Found this on Pinterest! What a fun and easy idea!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 6, 2012 at 6:23 PM
Thank you for sharing, these are great! I do have another question though. How do you get the cool design/color?ReplyDelete
I stamped these with regular stamps and stamp ink.ReplyDelete
These were really cute. Thans for sharing. Have a nice afternoon from a grey, rainy and sowing OsloReplyDelete
I only have a hand mixer, could i use that?ReplyDelete
No prob. You could even just mix by hand with a wooden spoon. It will just take a little longer.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 9, 2012 at 1:39 PM
These are just darling. Very "country", they give me that warm "back home" kind of feeling. I've seen other salt dough tutorials, but they always say to air dry, thanks for the tip about baking at 250 for 3 hrs. :)ReplyDelete
- Molly
very nice idea! love it.ReplyDelete
how long will the dough last, by the way? :)
Can you use wheat flour for this craft?ReplyDelete
@jacqueline I don't see why not. It will change the color and texture. But, give it a try :)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 10, 2012 at 9:57 PM
I recall with some of these recipes that the ornaments come out very heavy. I'm hoping for light to mid-weight. How does this recipe compare? :)ReplyDelete
Love these and for thanksgiving too, brilliant :)ReplyDelete
- CharlotteOctober 18, 2012 at 8:53 AM
How did you get the pattern on the stamp? it's such a cute idea, and I would love to try this :3 <3ReplyDelete
Brilliant! I pinned to steal your idea later:) THanksReplyDelete
how did you get the bird and m to have the polka dots? is that some sort of fabric?ReplyDelete
Thank you for this cute idea! I ordered a custom stamp and made ornaments as favors for my wedding. I love them!ReplyDelete
@Tonya that's such a great idea. Thanks for sharing.ReplyDelete
Do these last a while? I'm thinking of painting my son's fingerprint on it for gifts this year.ReplyDelete
@Jessica Beason That sounds like a good idea. I'm not sure if a fingerprint would show up. Let me know if it does. A hand print would be cute, but definitely bigger.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 7, 2012 at 8:17 AM
Can you use food color like red and white to make candy canes?ReplyDelete
I just made these and love the way they turned out excepted some of them puffed up.. Can you tell me what I may have done wrong??ReplyDelete
so easy. I found this via pinterest. thanks!ReplyDelete
Love this idea1 This would be a great gift for my students.ReplyDelete
Love this idea! Great idea to make for gifts for my students.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 14, 2012 at 4:38 PM
I had my first attempt at making salt dough ornamnts a couple of days ago. however they did not turn out a lovely pale colour like yours but a light brown, almost looked like cookies, do you know why this might have happened?ReplyDelete
Maybe bleached vs. unbleached flour? Or maybe just the drying time and temp. Everyone's oven is different. Try 200F for about 2 hours and then check them. That's what I can think of. Sorry they didn't work out. Try again, don't give up :)ReplyDelete
Did this today and added cinnamon. Didn't make much of a difference but hey it was fun! Kids are going to paint them after they cool off! Great idea!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 21, 2012 at 3:35 PM
@judy How much cinnamon did you add? I remember making these as a girl, and we did use cinnamon for scent and colour - I'm guessing we just used a lot more than you did. (But I can't remember the amounts!)ReplyDelete
Does it have to be flat designs? Could you make an actual snowman or something?ReplyDelete
I'm thinking about putting my cats paw in the dough and making a little memento ornament of him. :)ReplyDelete
How many ornaments does this make? Bonnie KReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 25, 2012 at 3:20 PM
How many ornaments does this make?ReplyDelete
- Crunchy4LifeNovember 29, 2012 at 10:40 AM
I substituted 1 cup of flour for 1 cup of cinnamon & dried in my dehydrator for 3 hours. The house smells wonderful!ReplyDelete
Made these this week! Thanks for a great idea. :)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 30, 2012 at 10:17 AM
I am planning on making ornaments with my kids this weekend. :) We plan on adding glitter to our dough, and maybe a little peppermint oil.ReplyDelete
at what temp at for how long do you back them?ReplyDelete
I followed your recipe using 1 cup salt, 2 cups flour, and 1 cup water, mixing it in my stand mixer, and my dough was extremely runny. Any ideas?ReplyDelete
Super cute!!! How did you get the poke a dots on the bird?ReplyDelete
@Kim, that's just what the stamp looks like.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 10, 2012 at 4:52 PM
Love the idea, will the ornaments still b good next year or do they go bad?ReplyDelete
They should be good for years to come as long as you dry them out well.ReplyDelete
Just wanted you to know that we successfully made a batch of ornaments today...and had fun doing it! As a homeschool mom, I should be all into this kind of stuff. But I'm a bit of a control freak and I have issues with the mess that these projects inevitably create. I was determined to make some fun Christmas memories this year (and some homemade Christmas gifts), so I'm pleased to report that we made some really cute ornaments AND we had fun (even me!) We will decorate and paint them tomorrow. Thanks for the inspiration!!ReplyDelete
This is simply cute.ReplyDelete
I can't believe I only now found the video. Lol frig. Well I made them tonight... Not as easy as i had imagined, but that's not to say they were hard to make either. Maybe ill list what I did/should have done differently to help anyone who may need it.ReplyDelete
1) my parchment paper was a nightmare. It did not roll off the dough like in the video. The dough would NOT come off of it.
2) I found that if I stamped the cookie cutter ( I made snowflake shapes) and left them alone for 15-20 minutes they dried ever so slightly ( got just a little stiff) and then I could peel them off and place them elsewhere.
3) I rolled out a huge amount of dough, and it was just too wet. The snowflakes would not separate from the dough. I popped them in the oven for 5 minutes to speed up drying time.... Terrible idea. They got "cracky
Sorry. There's more. The stamping process took some time, I used blue ink and red ink, unfortunately the stamps i used were far too elaborate. Some came out clear and look super cool, most of them look like a hot mess. I'm not going to bake them. I'm going to let them dry for a couple days... I still have no idea how ill get them off the parchment paper. I ran out of time and instead of meticulously peeling them away from the paper I left them as is and am hoping for the best.ReplyDelete
Either way... I'm going to do this again. I'm determined to nail this project because it is so personal, so pretty, so thoughtful and cost effective. And I am so happy to have found your blog. Thanks so much for your time and effort relaying the info. And sorry for writing a novel. Merry Christmas errbody.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 15, 2013 at 8:11 PM
Really cute!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 3, 2013 at 6:17 PM
wow....super amazingReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 3, 2013 at 6:19 PM
hey this is so freakishly amazingly spectacular that i am making them hah!ReplyDelete
Guess what everyone they came out perfect!!!
- AnonymousJuly 13, 2013 at 11:05 AM
Just made these and after setting temp on oven correctly they burned after 15mins in oven..any ideas whyReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 14, 2013 at 4:44 PM
I loved this idea so much that I tried it. They turned out super cute and I wrote a little post about them too! http://thellblog.com/2013/11/14/hand-stamped-ornaments/ReplyDelete
I gave you full credit for the idea and linked the post, here to yours!
xo- Melanie
- AnonymousNovember 14, 2013 at 7:50 PM
I am so excited to make these and cover my Christmas tree with them!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 16, 2013 at 1:17 PM
I'm excited to make these! But how many does it make, exactly?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 21, 2013 at 1:48 PM
This is a great idea. Can you dye the dough a pink or green? for a baby shower.. would love to use this for party gift tags.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 9, 2013 at 2:34 PM
Can.u spray a clear coat on them?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 10, 2013 at 8:51 AM
I wonder if you could put kool aid in the mix to add smell and color? We are going to try some this weekend! Fingers crossed!ReplyDelete
Hi JeranReplyDelete
How big is the diameter on the ornaments approx.?
Have a nice X-mas
Kind regards from Denmark :)
- AnonymousDecember 21, 2013 at 3:15 PM
I have made salt dough ornaments many times over the years. I usually add more salt...helps make the dough less sticky and I use a mix of salt and flour on my work surface. I dry in the oven 30 min @ 200...take them out, let them cool, flip over and back in for another 30 minutes. Repeat. I have also let them air dry and flipping them every day til dry. Takes days though. I have quite a few hanging on my tree from back in 1988 when I first made these with my kids. Only losses were due to drops and carelessness. Super easy...this year we are doing pears, squares, elephants and circles. Going to embellish with decoupage shapes of paper....music sheets, colored tissue and of course acrylic craft paints and stains. If you want your paint color to stand out, paint them white first. I always spray seal them with varnish both sides.ReplyDelete
I found your post on Pinterest and we're making these are part of our wedding favors! Thank you for such a sweet, cute idea!! :-)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 12, 2014 at 5:28 AM
hi Jeran, just wondering if you use a sealant on the finished product. If not, how long do these salt dough ornaments last? Do they crack easily?ReplyDelete
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Does the type of flour matter? All purpose vs self rising?ReplyDelete
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SHANGHAI, CHINA, Nov. 16, 2009 — -- At the Museum of Science and Technology Monday afternoon, President Obama took questions from a docile audience of more than 400 Chinese university students handpicked by officials of eight different Chinese universities.
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Today Obama announced that the United States is expanding the number of American students studying in China to 100,000. He also extended an invitation to Chinese students to do the same.
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Aides say they are confident the Chinese people will be able to hear the president's message and were happy to have been able to hold the event at all, noting it would not have happened without the help of the Chinese government.
Many of the students in the audience were complimentary of Obama's speech and town hall today -- calling him a "kind," "charming," "energetic," and "passionate," man.
Kind words coupled with many flattering questions, perhaps might just be a trait of the Chinese, suggested one university student, and not necessarily because they agree with everything the American president says.
"I think you have to understand this phenomenon from the cultural aspects because Chinese people are generally speaking very friendly," a local university student who attended the speech today said. "And well they are very humble so basically you know they want to pay their compliments to the president."
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"I don't know what he said, but I hope it was good," Obama said of Huntsman's introduction. "I am very sorry that my Chinese is not as good as your English, but I am looking forward to this chance to have a dialogue."

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Wednesday, February 01, 2012
Is Colbert Better or Worse Than Gail Collins?
On Monday I gave Gail Collins a hard time for using her column for a not-very-funny running joke about Mitt Romney's dog. Should I be equally annoyed with Stephen Colbert, who books interesting guests with important things to say, and then typically uses most of his interview time to make jokes that prevent the guests from saying much of anything, all with the apparent goal of showing that Colbert is smarter than the guest?
A particularly egregious example was Colbert's 2010 interview of Yale law professor Akhil Amar. Colbert accused Amar of insensitivity to 9/11 victims for coming near Ground Zero with a Muslim-sounding name and then asked him whether "the mom" of an "anchor baby" "has to be here" or whether she can "squirt" the baby over the border to acquire birthright citizenship.
By Colbert's low standards, he was very deferential to retired Justice John Paul Stevens last week and to Harvard's Larry Tribe earlier this week. Still, it would not be quite accurate to say that the Stevens and Tribe interviews were informative in any real sense. They showed that Stevens and Tribe are both good sports and that they "get" Colbert. But any serious point that either of them made was quickly used simply as the setup for a joke by Colbert. The same is generally true for guests on Colbert's show.
It would seem way off base to criticize Colbert for not taking his job seriously enough. The whole show is a joke. Colbert is a parody of a right-wing talk-show host, right?
Well, yes, but then again, no. I confess to not regularly watching O'Reilly or any other FoxNews right-wing media personalities, but I have involuntarily seen enough of them to know that their interview segments look almost nothing like Colbert's. True, many of these right-wing hosts are blowhards. But they are blowhards with a substantive agenda. As an interviewer, Colbert's agenda is simply to dominate his guests, mixing in his (parody of) right-wing blather as part of the domination, but in a way that lacks verisimilitude. By contrast, when Colbert is just "reporting" on the news, he is actively and reasonably closely parodying these figures. Likewise, his running--and real--bit with his SuperPac does a brilliant job of exposing the absurdity of our campaign finance regime.
So I end up wondering what the point of the interview segments is. I think perhaps that a show that aims at political satire in the sort of cool, detached way that Colbert and Jon Stewart both do just can't do interviews very well. They end up being either not very funny (Stewart when he is serious) or funny in a way that, unlike the rest of the show, does not make a satirical point (Stewart when he is being funny, Colbert most of the time). And on some the occasions when Colbert or Stewart is deferential to the guest, the segment ends up being just a puff piece on the order of Larry King.
Accordingly, I don't feel annoyed with Colbert in the way I am annoyed at Collins. How could I? Comedy Central doesn't purport to be the Gray Lady. But at the same time, if anyone were asking for my production advice, I'd say lose or re-imagine your interview segments. Not that anyone is asking.
7 comments:
- Unknown said...
I think the interview segment of Colbert continues the parody of Sean Hannity and Bill O'Reilly pretty accurately in a certain way.
Both Hannity and O'Reilly pursue their agenda during interview segments primarily by dominating their guests--asking absurd leading questions, refusing to let guests finish answering, degrading their answers with mockery rather than a substantive response, ganging up on the guest by sometimes having the opposition guest being confronted by the host and another like-minded guest, etc.
O'Reilly and Hannity get to make their point at the expense of their guest, pursuing their agenda, but there's no real meaningful dialogue taking place at all. Inviting the guest on just serves to create the appearance of giving both sides a chance.
Colbert employs these tactics too, making the interviews obviously absurd--but when a left leaning guest is on the show, it wouldn't be funny or much of a parody to just ask absurd questions/take absurd positions and let the guest knock them down with serious responses. So Colbert instead just goes over the top, and the guests say nothing.
It's for much the same reason that Hannity and O'Reilly usually don't interview right leaning thinkers--its boring to just have the two parties agreeing, and fails to show the host as a dominating persona able to expose all as inferior.
This is why the best Colbert interviews are with right-leaning guests--although they seldom appear on Colbert anymore. When he did get right leaning guests, he was usually excellent at asking them questions that seemingly applauded their positions, yet exposed the absurdity of them, forcing the guest into a very difficult situation of either softening their position/sounding like a lefty or appearing to agree with Colbert's extreme take.
- Jim Doyle said...
Your "not very funny" line about Seamus Romney being tied (albeit in a crate) to the roof of a station wagon is correct. Gail Collins has made it funny by showing what a mindless Doofus Romney was when a) he did that, and b)he hosed down the car and then the dog who had lost control. Why didn't Romney rent a Winnebago for five boys and a dog on a 12-hour trip? The guy is mostly machine. Jim Doyle 56.
- Joe said...
"Still, it would not be quite accurate to say that the Stevens and Tribe interviews were informative in any real sense."
I disagree. The Stevens interview was quite informative, particularly as far as short interview segments go. Stevens noted, e.g., corporations have some rights as persons, but persons legally have different types of rights in certain situations. This is something that is continuously missed by many people, who ridicule the very idea that corporations are "persons" at all.
I'm a regular viewer of Colbert. His show is satire but it is apparent that his true beliefs are more progressive, and this comes out in various ways. He also repeatedly gives his guests time to make certain points. Even with this schtick, this informs more than your given Letterman guest.
Take another guest on the day Stevens was on -- it was a rather interesting discussing by a MOMA representative of the famous Washington crossing the Delaware painting. I, am I doubt I'm alone, checked out more than one book promoted on his show.
It is a bit off to compare him with Collins but if you compare him to some other show, let's say some local talk show on a book tour, how much more info is really provided?
- Joe said...
"quite informative" is probably a bit much, but honestly, I think the appearance was informative. The humor was like sugar to help the medicine go down.
I disagree. The Stevens interview was really informative, especially as much as quick interview segments go. Stevens noted, e.g.,Buy Gold WOWof people, who ridicule the amazingly system that companies are "persons" at all.
- Funny Games said...
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Illinois dotted with minor-league ballparks
No matter where you are traveling in Illinois this summer, you aren't too far from a minor-league ballpark.
There are a dozen minor-league teams in the state, each boasting affordable ticket prices along with giveaways and goofy contests between innings. Many also feature Bark in the Park events, when fans can bring their dogs to the game.
Each minor league ballpark offers a friendly atmosphere for fans, especially families. All the seats are good, food stands are often within view of the field and players are likely to return a wave.
Chances for getting a future star's autograph are good, and great if a child wants one from the team mascot.
Here is a tour of the minor league ballparks in Illinois.
The Midwest League is home to some of the youngest professional players on their way to the Major Leagues. The league is Class A, three steps below the big leagues. Teams play from April until September.
Illinois has two MWL teams: the Kane County Cougars and the Peoria Chiefs.
"Both ballparks are a decent place to watch a ball game and are much cheaper than going to a Cubs or White Sox game," said Craig Wieczorkiewicz, who is writing a book about traveling to Midwest League stadiums. "Kane County has a lot to do for families. It has a back concourse with many activities for children and many different food options at reasonable prices."
As for Peoria, Wieczorkiewicz said, "The Chiefs are a unique experience with its palm trees behind the outfield walls. The only other place I have seen palm trees at a ballpark has been in Florida."
?Kane County Cougars
Affiliation: Chicago Cubs
Stadium: Fifth Third Bank Ballpark, Geneva
?Peoria Chiefs
Affiliation: St. Louis Cardinals
Stadium: Dozer Park
Midwest League players are signed to contracts with major-league affiliates. Frontier League teams are independent teams who recruit their players, most of whom are on their way up or on their way down in their professional careers.
Seven of the 14 teams in the Frontier League are based in Illinois. The league is in operation from May until September.
Can't make it to Wrigley Field? Try Schaumburg Boomers Stadium, which is built to the exact dimensions of the Friendly Confines in Chicago. Schaumburg is also home to Woodfield Mall, one of the largest shopping centers in the world.
?Gateway Grizzlies
Stadium: GCS Ballpark, Sauget
?Joliet Slammers
Stadium: SilverCross Field
?Normal CornBelters
Stadium: The Corn Crib
?Rockford Aviators
Stadium: Aviators Stadium, Loves Park
?Schaumburg Boomers
Stadium: Schaumburg Boomers Stadium
?Southern Illinois Miners
Stadium: Rent One Park, Marion
?Windy City ThunderBolts
Stadium: Standard Bank Stadium, Crestwood
Intimate and historic ballparks, easy access to players and family-fun activities – it doesn't get more down-home minor-league than the Prospect League.
Teams play a 60-game schedule starting around Memorial Day and ending in mid-August.
There are three Illinois teams playing in the summer collegiate wood bat league: Danville Dans, Quincy Gems and Springfield Sliders. The league, celebrating its 50th anniversary this season, boasts the highest level of amateur baseball played in the nation.
?Danville Dans
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?Quincy Gems
Stadium: Quincy Stadium
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Economists polled by Reuters had expected new home sales to rise to a 482,000-unit rate last month.
Compared with June last year, sales were up 38.1 percent, the largest increase since January 1992.
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Last month, the inventory of new homes on the market increased 1.3 percent to 161,000, the highest since August 2011, as builders continue to ramp up production to meet the growing demand.
Still, supply remains tight, putting upward pressure on prices. The median new home price increased 7.4 percent from a year ago.
At June's sales pace it would take 3.9 months to clear the houses on the market, down from 4.2 months in May. A supply of 6.0 months is normally considered as a healthy balance between supply and demand.
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Ben acts as lighting shepherd and white balance target custodian at a photoshoot for a law firm.
Belinda baked a blueberry pie in the new range. We are all reflexively making quesadillas on the griddle on the stove top. I never knew new things other than cameras could be fun to buy and use....
The Asian style bowl with sticky rice. An unfulfilling dinner for a true Texan.
But oh so healthy.
We're seeing red at the Hope Outdoor Gallery and capturing it with the Sony RX10iii.
A shot from a couple hundred feet above. Made possible with the Sony RX10iii's magic lens.
Reclining Art Tourist.
When photographers get together they talk about cameras and lenses.
Do graffiti artists talk about various brands of spray paint?
Maybe. Krylon seems to be the Canon of painters...
The selfie within the frame.
Artist hard at work.
Vigilant Dog monitors commotion in the hallway.
Escaping up the ladder and into the sky.
The other (wider) end of the Sony RX10iii lens.
The collections of masks I choose from when going out to collect on overdue invoices.
Youthful enthusiasm at the Mercado in San Antonio.
Cooking up comfort food at the Mercado in San Antonio.
Hmmm. Get your Frida Kahlos here?
I'm beginning to understand. It's all about the frames.
Keeping watch over the Mercado.
Does this camera make me look fat???
Majestic Theater box office detail. San Antonio.
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Okay. It's January 2nd, 2014 and I have a 365 to account for.
For those of you just tuning in, it's been exactly three years to the day since I wrote my very first post in my very first 365 Challenge: to fire up a blog I once adored and let sit dormant for years with one post every day for 365 days. It was far more successful and fulfilling than I could have imagined and I've become an advocate for 365 Projects ever since, much to the irritation of my friends and family.
In 2012, what I now refer to as The Dark Days, I didn't complete a 365. In 2013, I enacted Project Fat Ass. To quote myself: "…before I give up all hope of ever being the kind of person who can run for 6+miles and/or fit into single-digit clothing, I'd like to give myself a fair shot by forcing myself to face my fat every single day for 365 days. And then of course running a 10K so I can be sure something tangible came out of it: a certificate and a t-shirt."
I did. I did all of that except get in the single digits (they're a terrible myth, I'm sure of it). I exercised every day and ran a 5K and then exercised every day and ran a 10K and I got a shirt and a finisher's medal. I took shots of myself every month and tracked my progress . At my least fit, I was 189. At my fittest, I was 155. It was really hard and it was completely worth it.
Originally I placed the 10K at the end of September because I thought it would give me an extra few months to harden up my body post-6-miles before reporting my progress. I thought about all the extra motivation I'd have thinking about how awesome it was that I finally ran that far and that long.
In reality I kind of blew it.
I mean, I walked for 20 minutes most days and sometimes I'd even do something pretty taxing but post-10K Jackie was nothing like pre-10K Jackie. I should have gone harder. I won't say I failed because hot damn I completed a 10K but I also won't say that I was a warrior those last three months. If pre-10K Jackie were around, she'd be pretty upset. I've gotten pretty soft.
It's all good though. Not only because I spent all year understanding my body and my motivations and what does and doesn't work (and how disgusting my habits used to be), but because it's January 2nd and it's time for a new 365.
I was thinking about my big accomplishment this year and celebrating my new improved self with a bag of Skittles and a pint of Ben and Jerry's Phish Food (which I now eat in two days, not one), when I really struggled to think of something I wanted to do every day for a year. I also thought about how many of you have talked about doing smaller daily challenges (30 Days) and how many of you took me up on my Gauntlet challenge earlier this year.
I can do lots of things better or differently than I'm doing them now. I had a whole list of ideas – I could spend all my free time only reading books, I could be vegan, I could go carless for a year, I could cook from scratch every single night, I could say yes to everything for a month – there are many possibilities I could dabble in daily that would seriously affect the kind of person I am and the effectiveness of my personhood a year from now.
It's kind of hard to choose.
So this year my 365 is actually a series of 30 Day Challenges. I have twelve chances to adopt a new habit within thirty days. Some of them might stick, some of them surely won't – but every single month I get to focus intently on something I want to be better at and share my failures with you all.
I've already picked the first month. As penance for the last three months of slacking, I'll whip out my tried and true Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred so that I can stop hating on my soft self for the pathetic walks in October and November and the shameless cookie munching through December. That should also give you all ample time to tell me what you want me to do for 30 Days.
That's right: I'm taking reader suggestions. I'd love to hear from you. Some of my best Lollipop Tuesdays have come from you guys. Heck, we can do one together or you can try to live vicariously through me or you can just suggest something you think I suck at so that you can point and laugh while I struggle.
In 2012 I wanted to be the kind of person who was fit. I wanted to be able to jog and maybe even run a race. It seemed completely out of my territory and I was so scared leading up to the 10K that I wanted any possible way to get out. Because deep down I'm a little whiny bitch and a bit of a pussy.
That's truth right there. I know that it's vulgar and I don't usually do vulgar but that's truth. And it's probably true about all of us, really.
Let's do 2014 correctly, shall we? We'll live with intent, try new things, and laugh at ourselves. Of course you're always welcome to just laugh at me, but I do hope that at some point this year you'll consider joining me. If you aren't sure what the rules are for a 30 Day Challenge, you can review my recommendations in numbers 1, 2, and 3 here. Eventually I might even put it all in one convenient location because I love you so hard.
Oh, and thank you. Whether you've been here since the first post or just got on the train, there is absolutely no doubt I would be a fat, motivationless pile of self-produced oils and cheetoh dust if you didn't support me and ignore my frequent cat, unicorn, and World of Warcraft references. You're swell. Thanks. As a token of my gratitude, here's an oldie but a goodie: a large cat either being offered up to a nation or getting a breast exam in front of one.
Thank you and Happy New Year, all. The suggestion box is open. ♣


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F.P. McManamon, May 2004
The human skeletal remains that have come to be referred to as the "Kennewick Man", or the "Ancient One", were found in July, 1996 below the surface of Lake Wallula, a section of the Columbia River pooled behind McNary Dam in Kennewick, Washington. Almost immediately controversy developed regarding who was responsible for determining what would be done with the remains. Claims were made by Indian tribes, local officials, and some members of the scientific community. The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE), the agency responsible for the land where the remains were recovered took possession, but its actions, following the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), to resolve the situation were challenged in Federal court.
In March, 1998, the Department of the Interior and National Park Service agreed to assist the COE in resolving some of the issues related to the Federal case. The documents on these Kennewick Man pages provide background information and detailed reports of aspects of the work being done by DOI on this matter.
Between 1998 and 2000, the Department of the Interior and National Park Service, in cooperation with the Corps of Engineers, the federal agency responsible for the Kennewick remains, conducted a series of scientific examinations of the remains. No fewer than eighteen nationally and internationally recognized scientists and scholars conducted this variety of historical and scientific examinations, analyses, tests, and studies (Table 1).
Table 1: DOI/NPS Kennewick Man Scientific Investigations
The Kennewick skeleton was physically examined, measured, and recorded using current and standard scientific methods and techniques (McManamon 1999; Powell and Rose 1999). Sediments adhering to the bones and trapped within bone cavities were described and analyzed for similarity with the soil sediments in the vicinity of the discovery of the skeletal remains (Huckleberry and Stein 1999). The stone projectile point embedded in the skeleton's pelvis was described and analyzed (Fagan 1999).
Bone samples were taken and dated to confirm the ancient date for the remains (McManamon 2000). A taphonomic study of the bones, including a second detailed physical examination, recording, and analysis of the remains, was conducted (McManamon, Roberts, and Blades 2000b; Smith 2000; Taylor 2000; Walker, Larsen, and Powell 2000). Parts of the skeleton were examined using computer tomography (CT), CAT scans, and standard X-rays. Radiocarbon laboratories at the University of California--Riverside, the University of Arizona, and Beta Analytical conducted AMS carbon 14 dating of the remains (McManamon 2000). Ancient DNA laboratories at the University of California--Davis, the University of Michigan, and Yale University attempted to isolate and amplify ancient DNA from the skeleton (Kaestle 2000; Merriwether and Cabana 2000; Smith, Malhi, Eshleman, and Kaestle 2000).
A set of reports summarizing archeological, biological, historical, linguistic, and traditional information used for determining the cultural affiliation of the remains were conducted by regional researchers and scholars (McManamon, Roberts, and Blades 2000a; Ames 2000; Boxberger 2000; Hunn 2000; Hackenberger 2000).
Collectively, these investigations have yielded five major scientific reports that are posted on this website, which was established by the National Park Service to disseminate information about the case and the scientific results. Over 4,000 users visit this website each month.
Some commentators and reporters have described the legal controversy swirling around the Kennewick remains in rather super-heated rhetoric pitting the interests of "science" against those of traditional Native Americans. This characterization ignores the detailed, intensive, and wide-ranging scientific investigation of the Kennewick remains undertaken to determine the facts relevant to the questions in the case and report them.
Many news reports have inaccurately suggested that scientific study of the Kennewick remains has not occurred, or is being hidden from the American public. In fact, this is quite untrue. A number of studies have been conducted and reported on. These studies are easily accessible for use by other scientists and interested members of the public. Table 1 lists the studies and scientists who have carried them out.
Opinions differ on the interpretation of evidence and the law in the complex and unusual case of the Kennewick Man. This case has been surrounded with controversy from the very beginning. Whether one agrees or disagrees with the various decisions and positions as this case works its way through the federal court system, the thoroughness and objectivity of the government scientific investigations, the expertise of the investigating scientists, and the value of the information obtained should not be ignored.


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Today's jigsaw is another from the wonderful blog of our deputy editor, Honour MacMillan – Honour's Post Menopausal (View of Second Life). This image is taken from a recent (and hilarious) post – "Ignoring My Testosterone-Challenged Real World Issues in Second Life". The images are taken from Water Reserve – recently (and gorgeously) made ready for winter.
This sim was also recently visited by Inara Pey, writer of another wonderful blog – Living in a Modem World – which recently was chosen by New World Notes as its readers favourite blog. Honour's was also honourably mentioned there too. So a sim chosen by both of both of them is well worth a jigsaw as a way opf saying "Congratulations!", don't you think?
Catch up with your Prim Perfect jigsaws (showing images of Second Life and other virtual worlds).
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This is one of my favourite old commercials done around 2005 while working for Screenscene in Dublin. When originally shot it was planned that a lot of the destruction and dirt elements such as the debris elements would be done practically on set and so there was a very large engine from an old messerschmitt airplane brought on set where various bits of paper, boxes and dirt were thrown in front of it. Unfortunately it didn't look quite as violent as was originally hoped so it was back to the 3d route to create all of the various bits of destruction in the commercial. The director's idea was that the wave of rubbish wouldn't roll over itself like a normal wave, it would roll back on itself and tear up from the ground to give it a more violent and unnatural sense. After tracking the shots in syntheyes, I set about the joyous task of using the terrible slow and unstable realflow 2 to generate the main body of the fluid wave. Back in the days of 32 bit computing this meant a tonne of instability, crashing, lost work and general cursing. We ended up with various different meshes of fluid elements which were either used entirely, or only for their alpha channels with their fill replaced with stock footage in the comp later. The various bits of rubbish were made with simple models fed into particle flow. The audi was a model I had made before hand and was animated before being fed through realflow for further cursing and generation of more elements of fluid pouring over the bonnet.
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WingNut on July 14, 2009
This one took forever, but it was fun.
Once again, thanks to all the people who tuned in to the making of this comic live at the Live Stream channel. They made sure I kept working. There's also a sound track now! Whats not to love? Tune in sometime to see me draw.


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The 12 Most Embarrassing Photos ... of 2009
On Monday we showed you The 12 Most Embarrassing Photos of 2008. Today, as we prepare to enter a New Year, we asked our readers to show us what next year's list might look like. As an added bonus, if our readers are psychic as we've long suspected, we'll have one less article to find pictures for next year.
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07/24/2017 VHB SA takes delivery of Liebherr MK 140 mobile construction crane in Reiden
Swiss crane contractor VHB SA took delivery of a Liebherr MK 140 mobile construction crane in June.
The MK 140 was commissioned at Liebherr-Baumaschinen AG in Reiden as part of an introduction training programme for the new crane. Managing Director Philippe Porret travelled with crane driver Franc Delepierre to the Swiss sales and service company to take delivery of the crane.
The MK 140 had its first job in Ecublens near Lausanne where a bakery outlet owned by JOWA, a subsidiary of Migros, was being renovated. Porret is quite certain that the five-axle crane will prove a real asset in nearby Geneva, the second-largest city in Switzerland. With its maximum radius of 65 metres and its maximum hoist height of 94 metres, it is still very compact and therefore ideal for urban construction projects.
For the Swiss crane contractor with sites in Meyrin, Lausanne, Neuchâtel, Fribourg, Sion and Yverdon, the MK 140 is its third Liebherr mobile construction crane, joining an MK 88 and an MK 110. The company with a workforce of 200 also has a Liebherr LTM 1050-31 mobile crane in its fleet.


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Jan 31, 2023
Part 3 of our Austin Sketch Fest set at Fallout Theater! Enjoy vultures!
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Foster: Tie roads to fuel
The 107th District state representative said at a stop in Cheboygan this week that road improvements should be tied to fuel.
"In the next two weeks, the chairman of the House Transportation committee will drop some bills," said State Rep. Frank D. Foster, R-Pellston. "The House is willing to spend $300 million on roads while the governor wants $1.2 billion."
The representative said something needs to be done, the trick is coming up with the right formula that voters will accept.
"We can either increase the gas tax, or rededicate the sales tax," he said. "If we rededicate the sales tax, then there is a hole in K-12 funding."
Foster said there likely will be a ballot issue to hike the sales tax by a penny.
"Michigan has a lot of legacy costs," he said. "People don't want to pay more at the pump, but for long-term sustainability, we have to tie road costs to fuel funding."
Another area Foster was asked about dealt with dredging in the Cheboygan River.
"Now it is about infrastructure," he said. "You need the money in the river. We have the demand."
The representative said in the first round of state funding — to the tune of $21 million — the DNR had criteria and Cheboygan fell short. Foster said he recommended $30 million, but it got cut and there were about 10 projects that did not receive funds — including Cheboygan.
"Hopefully next year," he said. "I agree that commerce is important. Business is the first largest in the state's economy and tourism is the third largest. The governor needs to see that."
He said infrastructure is the government's role and the way funding was used to help recreation over commerce was not right.
In the area of sequestration, Foster said everyone is feeling the pinch — including schools and the tribes in the area.
"The state budget is becoming more stable," he said. "This all came about because no one out there got it done (balanced the federal budget)."
The representative said he will be introducing a resolution asking the federal government to pass a balanced budget amendment and it would state that Michigan would agree to go into a constitutional convention supporting such a measure.
Foster also said he is working on tying unemployment and drug testing together.
"To be eligible for unemployment, you have to look for work," he said. "This bill would say if you apply for work and deny to take a drug test that the company asks for, then you no longer will be eligible for unemployment."


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Caretaker, husband charged in elder abuse scam
Brockton couple accused of stealing from Sharon man, disabled daughter
A Brockton couple was indicted Monday in connection with scamming an elderly man and his disabled daughter out of thousands of dollars.
Prisca Halaby, 35, and her husband Dominique Halaby, 45, were arrested Friday. They were accused of stealing money from the Sharon victims during a five-year span, according to District Attorney Michael Morrissey.
"Some of the conduct alleged in the indictments dates back to 2009," District Attorney Michael W. Morrissey said.
The victims, a 92-year-old man and his 62-year-old daughter, were scammed out of more than $130,000, prosecutors said.
Authorities allege Prisca Halaby opened a Bank of America account in the disabled woman's name, forging her signature. Officials say she then funneled thousands of dollars into that account from a Fidelity investment account established for the father and daughter.
Prosecutors said the Halabys took trips to their native Haiti, and on one occasion, prosecutors contend they allegedly forged a check for $2,000 for a wheelchair that was never purchased.
Credit cards were allegedly opened and numerous checks allegedly forged.
Prisca Halaby was charged with five counts of larceny of property valued at over $250 by single scheme, from a person over the age of 60 or disabled; two counts of credit card fraud and three counts of identity fraud.


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Can't wait to see Peter Capaldi take ownership of the TARDIS in 2014? 3-D artist NeonVisual (aka Xander David-Hugh) has you covered. He's created some brand new Capaldi opening credits that look neat enough to be the real thing.
Meanwhile, if you're a massive Doctor Who fan and want to get married during the 50th anniversary celebrations, here's your chance. (Assuming you have someone you want to marry, who also likes Doctor Who a lot.) The folks at Special Events Group are looking for 50 couples who want to get married (or renew their vows) at a Doctor Who group wedding at a "luxurious venue" in London this November. You just have to email them with the couple's ages, names, contact info and some stuff about just how much of a Who fan you both are.
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Here's a reminder for concept designers and tech industry analysts: just because you can technically make something and it may look nice, it doesn't mean you should do it. Example: this stupid Facebook/Instagram camera, with a flat touch screen and a built-in printer.
Don't get me wrong. I'm sure that plenty of hipsters would buy it and wear it around their necks as they tote their soy lattes across Williamsburg's Bedford Avenue. New Age fun with a vintage feel and all that.* But the reason why Instagram got so popular that Facebook bought its cool hype for a billion of hot dollars was that everyone had it in their iPhones and it made things easy to share.
We just don't need another useless piece of junk to carry around with us. [ADR Studio via Petapixel]


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It's that time again! Summer is here, and we know lots of Hack Library School fans are in the nation's capitol for work, or internships, or school, or just for the heck of it. So we've got a series of meetups planned for everyone to get to know each other. It's a great chance to network in a casual setting, and get to know parts of this excellent city that you might not see otherwise!
The first two meetups will be:
June 8th, 5:30
We the meet up @ We, the Pizza
305 Pennsylvania Ave SE Washington, DC
(Just up the street from the Library of Congress. Closest Metro is Capitol South, Blue/Orange lines)
June 15th, 7:00
Hack Vampire School (Buffy the vampire slayer Happy Hour) @ The Black Cat
1811 14th St NW, Washington, DC
(Closest Metro is U Street, Green/Yellow lines)
If you can't make it to these two, there will be more to come, so stay tuned! See you around town!
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text: This pure white carnation bouquet is perfect to give to your mom, mother-in-law, auntie and grandmother for any occasion. Items are hand-arranged by our Florist using 10 white carnations with misty blue as fillers.Traditionally wrapped using local burlap. It also comes with our signature ribbon design to add more elegance to the bouquet.


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Are you looking for Smile Bright Teeth Whitening Kit With Led Light?
It can be difficult to choose the right teeth whitening product for you. However, it is possible to choose from among the many products on the market. This article will highlight the top-rated kits such as Philips' 3D White Strips and Colgate's Optic White At Home Teeth Whitening Kit. Whether you're considering purchasing these products or are just curious, be sure to read on.
Crest 3D Whitestrips Glamorous White Teeth Whitening Kit includes fourteen upper and lower whitening strip.
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Crest's 3D White Strips
Crest 3D White Strips Professional Effects can remove up to 14 years worth of stains from your teeth in as little as three days. It's like a tooth eraser! You'll see results within three days and complete results in 20 days. The no-slip grip of the whitening strips makes them stay on until you remove them, making them easy to wear for up to three hours per day and still able to speak while they work.
The teeth whitening strips contain a whitening gel. The strips must be applied to clean teeth and aren't meant to be worn immediately after application. Simply align them with the gum line and press gently to adhere. Once the strips have been placed, gently peel them off and clean up any gel. The difference will be amazing! Don't worry about sensitivity – most whitening strips have an antibacterial agent in them to prevent gum irritation.
The strips can be used for occasional purposes, but they should be used in conjunction to regular dental care. Sodium hydroxide is toxic to teeth and gums, so if you are using them to get a whiter smile, you'll have to visit your dentist. The Crest 3D Glamorous whitestrips can be used on a limited basis, as directed. It is also important to remember that they are only temporary.
Crest 3D Whitestrips Glamorous White Teeth Whitening Kit includes fourteen upper and lower whitening strip. Each strip contains a hydrogen peroxide-gel that causes a chemical reaction that whitens the teeth. The strips can remove stains up to 10 years, according to studies. You can use the strips up to twice a day for a few days to see results. Smile Bright Teeth Whitening Kit With Led Light.
Colgate Optic White At-Home Whitening Kit
Crest Whitestrips are another option for at-home teeth whitening. These strips have a 9% hydrogen nitrate whitening gel as well as potassium nutritrate and fluoride for a whitening effect comparable to that of 30% carbamide oxide. They're an effective way to whiten your teeth in less than an hour. But before you buy the Crest Whitestrips, you should read the manufacturer's instructions to make sure they're safe.
Colgate Optic White Pro Light is a professional-level whitening kit. The kit includes a whitening pen and a charging case. It is rechargeable so it won't cause any tooth sensitivity. The Optic White Pro Light is not recommended for pregnant women or nursing mothers, as it is not compatible with other at-home teeth bleaching kits. The Colgate Optic White Professional Whitening kit should be used a few weeks before you plan on getting veneers or crowns.
Another Colgate at-home teeth whitening kit is the Colgate Optic White Advanced LED Teeth Whitening Kit. This innovative LED blue-light device activates hydrogen peroxide. This treatment can remove stains up to 10 years old in as little as 10 minutes. The Colgate Optic White at home teeth whitening kit should be used only for healthy, natural teeth. It won't work well if your teeth are damaged or have had any dental work done.
Another at-home teeth whitening system includes the Colgate Optic White Advanced Toothpaste. It contains two percent hydrogen peroxide and aims to whiten teeth from the inside out. This whitening solution should be used twice a day for at least four weeks for maximum results. It's important to brush your teeth regularly to get the most benefits. A daily application of the Colgate Optic White Advanced Toothpaste will result in a brighter smile in as little as three days.
Solimo's Coconut Oil Teeth Whitening Kit
A Solimo's Coconut Oil Teeth whitening kit can make your pearly whites look like they just came out of the dentist's office! This natural tooth whitening kit uses a special mixture of coconut oil and hydrogen peroxide. It removes stains from your teeth's surface. It is gentle on the teeth and gums, and gradually brightens pearly whites. The kit also includes a charcoal tooth powder, which is suitable for sensitive teeth.
One of the best teeth whitening products on the market is A Solimo's Coconut Oil Tooth Whitener. These kits are effective in whitening your teeth as well as maintaining the health of your gums. The process comes with its risks. For a more effective result, you should combine the whitening process with proper dental care. Dr. Jennifer Haddad, Beverly Hills cosmetic dentists, and Dr. Matt Nejad recommend that you first treat any cavities before you whiten your teeth. This is because a whitener can cause damage to your gums if it comes in contact with a cavity.
Smile Bright Teeth Whitening Kit With Led Light
Solimo's Coconut Oil Teeth Whitener can also be used to whiten your teeth naturally. It contains natural ingredients such as coconut oil, aloe vera, and activated charcoal that help remove stains and improve oral hygiene. The formula is safe to use by everyone, including kids. The best part about the formula is that it is made from organic coconut oil. Solimo's Coconut Oil Teeth Whitening Kit is an excellent choice for those who want a bright smile, fresh breath, and healthy teeth.
The Solimo 10 day whitening strips are safe for sensitive teeth and easy to use. Each strip features a special seal technology that allows for you to speak to your dentist while the whitener is working on your teeth. With the use of the whitened strips, your teeth will be up to eight shades whiter in just one week! The strips come with a bamboo brush for easy removal.
Philips' 3D White Strips
Two steps are included in the Philips 3D White Strips teeth-whitening system. The first step is a whitening gel. The second step involves removing the gel-coated strips and placing them back into the tray. The whitening gel makes the package even better value for money. The tester used a tray-style tool to take impressions of his teeth during testing. He used the trays about two or three times to get a proper fit.
The Philips 3D White Strips teeth-whitening kits use hydrogen peroxide, which is a faster agent than carbamide. This compound is not approved for home usage. The ingredient is also said to dry the enamel. The kit can provide fast results, and the cost is half that of hyper-bleach. For those who want to avoid the expense of a dentist's visit, Philips' 3D White Strips teeth-whitening kit comes with fancy additives.
Crest 3D White Strips is another at-home tooth-whitening product. These strips contain the exact same active ingredients as Crest – 3D White strips. The kit can be used for up to 30 minutes per day for three to four week. The strips are simple to trim and don't cost much. The strips are also more affordable than many of their competitors. But you still should consult a dentist to get the best results.
There are many whitening gels on the market. Philips makes Zoom Whitening gel that can be used at home as a self care kit. It costs approximately $3.87 per treatment and comes with a sensitivity treatment and separate trays. Its prices are comparable to those of other products in the market. A good whitening kit will not break your bank, but you should consider the cost if you decide to go for it. Smile Bright Teeth Whitening Kit With Led Light.
Snow LED Kit
Snow LED Teeth Whitening can be a safe and effective way to whiten your teeth at-home. Snow teeth serum contains powerful ingredients to fight deep stains and discoloration. It uses an LED mouthpiece to activate the bleaching agent. Unlike traditional teeth whitening methods, LED teeth whitening does not involve exposure to ultraviolet light or other forms of harmful radiation. It also does not affect the growth of mutation cells in the mouth or contribute to cancer.
The Snow LED Kit is easy to use and user-friendly. Simply place the LED mouthpiece into your mouth, then wait for the teeth serum to work. The serum should be applied only to your teeth, and it is safe for people with dental fillings and other oral health issues. You can choose from a basic or extra-strong formula. After one treatment, you should notice a change in your teeth's color. You can ask about payment plans if you are not satisfied with the first treatment.
The Snow LED kit for teeth whitening is a more cost-effective and convenient option than traditional methods. The combination of red and blue LED lights gives it a complete effect on your gums and teeth. The blue light is used to whiten teeth. While the red light helps maintain gum health, the blue light helps with teeth whitening. You'll be amazed at the speed you can achieve whiter teeth.
The Snow Teeth Whitening System has been a top-selling product and is loved by dentists and A-list celebrities. The Snow LED Kit is simple to use and more effective than other whitening systems. Its dual light therapy is effective and inexpensive, and it even supports gum health. The mouthpiece is water-resistant, and it recharges automatically. It also comes with a charger and a battery.


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Please visit our Open House at 5480 GREENLEAF RD in West Vancouver.
Open House on Sunday, March 6, 2016 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Attention Empty Nesters-one level living. A Designer's dream home... This completely renovated 3 bedroom, two full bathroom rancher is set in one of West Vancouver's loveliest neighborhoods. Completely private and landscaped, this contemporary home has been updated by an Interior Designer with new stainless appliances, refinished hardwood, updated furnace and hot water tank. Two fully replaced bathrooms have marble floors and polished chrome fixtures. This list goes on & on and the attention to detail is evident everywhere. Downsize in comfort and quality or purchase this as your first home and believe me, you will never move again. This home is a real gem! Open house - Sat/Sun March 5th and 6th 2-4 pm


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Not Just Auto Financing Solutions in Wichita Falls - Patterson Honda Offers Honda Loan and Lease Solutions for YOU
At Patterson Honda, we love nothing more than seeing a proud new Honda owner drive home in the car of their dreams. That being said, the auto finance process is one that has been known for frustrating potential buyers in the past. That's why Patterson Honda works to ensure a smooth financing experience for the drivers we serve from Wichita Falls, Iowa Park, Burkburnett, Graham, Bowie, TX, Ardmore, and Lawton, OK. Our team doesn't just offer any auto loan and lease solutions; we cater each one to the individual needs of our customers.
Our team is familiar with ever factor at play when working with banks and financial institutions. The end result: we can help negotiate terms you'll love, ensuring you drive your next new or used car home on your terms.
Interested in seeing what Patterson Honda can do for you? Fill out our online contact form today to get the ball rolling. Or, visit us at 319 Central Freeway E Wichita Falls, Texas today. Our team will be happy to address any financing-related questions and begin the work to find a solution that fits your requirements, whether you're interested in taking out a loan or signing a lease.


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Bigfoot Networks Killer 2100 Gaming Network Card Review
The Bigfoot Networks Killer 2100
Network cards are like sound cards for most end users, in that a majority are happy as can be with the ports that their motherboard comes with, and Bigfoot Networks is the kingpin of the gaming network card market, providing gamers with "The" NICs (Network Interface Cards) to have. Well, today we are looking at the latest standalone NIC from Bigfoot Networks, the Killer 2100. More importantly we will be seeing if high performance gaming network cards live up to their hype.
Here are a couple videos that we took of Bigfoot talking about the Killer 2100 at E3:
Bigfoot Networks Killer 2100 Features
- Game Networking DNA: The Killer 2100 bypasses the Windows networking stack and offloads the CPU to accelerate game traffic inside the PC and put it ahead of other network traffic
- Advanced Game Detect: Automatically detects and prioritizes game traffic to boost speed and sustain online gaming performance
- Visual Bandwidth Control: See which applications are hogging bandwidth and set limits for each or shut them down completely with application blocking, so they don't interfere with your online game performance
- Application Blocking: Control or block each program on your PC that accesses the network to keep, so they don't interfere with your game
- Online Gaming PC Monitor: Monitor and manage the performance of your online gaming PC with exclusive at-a-glance displays and controls and a completely redesigned user interface
- Plug and Play: Simply plug in the card and install the software. Killer 2100 automatically works with all online games – no mods, patches or updates required
Bigfoot Networks Killer 2100 Specifications
- Speed: 10/ 100/ 1000Mbps
- Standards: 802.3, 802.3u, 820.3x, 802.3z, 802.3ac, 802.3ab
- Processor: 400MHz Bigfoot Networks Processor (NPU)
- Memory: 128MB DDR2 266MHz
- Interface: PCIe x1
- Connectors: 1x RJ45
- Warranty: 2-Year Limited
Sporting the PCI express interface, 1 Gigabit throughput, a 400MHz Network Processing Unit, and onboard memory, the Killer 2100 certainly has the features to live up to the hype; let's check out this graphic of the Game Networking DNA technology on the Killer 2100 product page which I think is one of the most important features:
The Killer 2100 handles all gaming network traffic outside Windows, so it is not limited by a slowed down operating system or incorrect internet settings, just straight from the game to the RJ45 port effectively.
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Bethel Park Remodeling
Look no further if you're seeking for the best Bethel Park bathroom remodeling contractor; Bethel Park Remodeling is here to ensure that your house or place of business looks fantastic and receives the facelift you've been wanting.
Bethel Park Remodeling is a kitchen and bathroom remodeling company. Whether you want to invest on a few sophisticated renovations or keep things simple, our renovation staff can help! Don't delay getting a new roof until there is a leak. Demensional/Architectural shingles will enhance the appearance of your property and keep your possessions safe and dry. We also offer interior and exterior painting services. Let us help you transform your home with a fresh coat.
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279 Palomino Dr.Bethel Park Pennsylvania 15102United States
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About Bethel Park
Bethel Park, officially the Municipality of Bethel Park, is a borough with home rule status in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, and is part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area, approximately 7 miles (11 km) southwest of Pittsburgh. The population was 33,577 as of the 2020 census. == History == The area that is now Bethel Park was originally settled around 1800 and was first established as Bethel Township, in 1886. It was named after Bethel (meeting house). Bethel Park was incorporated as a borough on March 17, 1949, and became a home rule municipality in 1978.
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Guillermo del Toro has had his crack at giant, city-wrecking monsters, and now director Bryan Singer will be putting his own spin on kaiju. His Bad Hat Harry Productions is developing a pilot script for a new giant monster series, Creature At Bay, for Syfy.
Deadline reports that the 90-minute pilot script will be written by John Cabrera, co-creator of the web series H+, with Singer co-executive producing with Cabrera and Jason Taylor, Bad Hat Harry's President of Production.
Here's the concept, which sounds pretty intriguing:
Creature At Bay is set in the wake of the US military taking down a giant, rampant creature — a modern-day "Kaiju" monster – just off the Northern California coast. A middle-management Undersecretary from the California Emergency Management Agency is charged with leading the clean-up efforts as the small town becomes the focus of the entire world.
Bryan Singer To Produce Modern Monster Drama Project For Syfy [Deadline via Blastr]


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How can I help with VirtualDJ development
Q: How can I help with VirtualDJ developing ?
VirtualDJ offers a real freedom in software customization thanks to a powerful plugin SDK written in C++.
You will find help in the forums and the SDK along with technical information can be found in the Wiki, to create useful Tools and Add-ons for the VirtualDJ Users Community.
If you are a highly skilled web-developer, software-developer or graphic-designer and would like to work with us, you should contact with us at firstname.lastname@example.com . Read more about Jobs at Atomix Productions


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Close your eyes and imagine yourself in a peaceful garden, surrounded by lush greenery and colorful blooms. The air is filled with a gentle breeze carrying the sweet, creamy aroma of ripe bananas, mingled with the zesty tang of keylime and citrus. As you take a deep breath, you detect a subtle hint of wild berry, adding a touch of sweetness to the refreshing blend.
Peace Of Mind is like a soothing balm for your senses, easing your mind and calming your spirit. The creamy banana notes evoke a sense of comfort and warmth, while the bright citrus and key lime energize and uplift your mood. The wild berry essence adds a subtle sweetness, reminiscent of carefree summer days spent in nature.
As you inhale the fragrance, you feel your worries and stress melt away, replaced by a sense of calm and serenity. Let the aroma transport you to a tranquil oasis, where you can unwind and recharge your mind, body, and soul.
Meet the Bewilderment Wax Melt!
The product that made us famous.
- Each brick contains 6x individual wax cubes, lasting a total of 600-1,000 hours per full brick as reported by our customers, here.
- Use only 1x cube at a time for full strength, cut in half for less strength.
- Crafted by hand in Ohio, with American grown soy.
- All of our perfumists are members of IFRA and comply to the strictest global RIFM and IFRA standards.
- None of our fragrances are tested on animals.
At Bewilderment, we believe that scent is more than just what you sniff – it's a story. It's the feeling of being whisked away to a different time and place, of experiencing emotions and memories that we hold dear.
Our aromas are carefully crafted with precision and care, using traditional techniques to ensure that every scent is just right. Crafted and packaged in small handmade batches by a family team of just two.
But what really sets us apart is our range of over 1,000 unique aromas that are constantly evolving, and pushing boundaries. Whether you're looking for a fresh and fruity scent to start your day, a warm and cozy aroma to wind down in the evening, or something in between, we have a scent to suit every mood and occasion.
Who We Are
We're a creative studio located in Columbus, Ohio.
Since our inception, we have been committed to giving back to our community and supporting non-profits that share our values. We have proudly sponsored over 12 organizations that focus on mental health, equality, and progressive policies, such as the ACLU, Trevor Project, Born This Way, Black Lives Matter, Planned Parenthood, and the Innocence Project, among others.
Our humble beginnings started with the creation of long-lasting wax melts, with irreverent names and whimsical designs. Over the years we've launched over 40 boutique exclusive brands, still made in small batches with tender care.
Such as Happy Boobies, Curl Cure, Five2ndRule, Cloak, Bath Frosting, Long Day Soaks, Dewy Skincare, StretchLess andTattoo Shiner just to name a few.
At our core, we're a team of activists who are dedicated to raising awareness about mental health and suicide prevention in America. We recognize that our country needs major healthcare reform, and we are committed to doing our part in making a positive impact.
When you shop at Bewilderment, 1% of every sale goes towards our Suicide Prevention Fund. We also organize monthly charitable events that benefit our partner organizations, ensuring that our impact extends far beyond our products.
Become A Bud
As a member of the BewilderBuds community, you'll gain access to a supportive peer-to-peer mental health support network, free self-help courses, and friend-finding events that will help you connect with others who share your values and interests. Completely free!
But that's not all - as a BewilderBud, you'll also be the first to know about our latest releases and daily giveaways. With over 1,000 unique aromas and new creations constantly in the works, you'll never run out of new scents to discover and enjoy.
At Bewilderment, we believe in creating a world where beauty, sustainability, and social responsibility coexist. And with our commitment to mental health advocacy and suicide prevention, we're not just selling products - we're working together to make a positive impact in the world.
Ready to join? Join the BewilderBuds community today and start experiencing the luxury, indulgence, and support you deserve. We can't wait to welcome you into the family!
He created Bewilderment as an outlet for his creativity in 2015.
Catch him hanging out in the BewilderBuds FB group & on Instagram @YayBewilderment / @brann.love


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For big wall comfort and gym convenience, the Women's Cadillac QA goes the distance with maximum racking potential, bi-layer waist belt for comfort and easy adjusting 1″ aluminum buckles. Full featured with six big gear loops, rear haul loop, ice clipper slots and a double buckle waist belt for symmetric range of fit. Made lighter and more abrasion resistant with 500 denier Cordura nylon outer shell.
4.3″ wide double buckle bi-layer waistbelt and 2.9″ wide adjustable leg loops
Ice clipper loops on both sides of waist belt
Lightweight, abrasion resistant 500 denier Cordura nylon shell
1″ aluminum quick adjust buckles
Closed cell crosslinked polyethylene foam padding
Six webbing reinforced 1/4″ PE tubular gear loops
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A funny thing happened to cargo pants. Once the provenance of college campuses, the stylish kids have pried the pants from the hands of schlubby undergrads and made them their own. We first started seeing references last year—field and safari styles with pockets placed on the front of the pants—but now it's clear, the cargo pant is back, sort of. Today's versions are slimmed down and rendered out of luxe materials, with details like cuffed hems and buttoned slash pockets. Italian men, like designer Brunello Cucinelli, sport cashmere cargos with trim blazers and a tie. Consider Club Monaco's Maxwell pant your gateway cargo. Made from soft yet hardy wool, they're slim in fit with all the details you want—tab waist, buttoned front pockets and pleated side pockets— without looking so rugged that you'd feel out of place in the office.
$149, at Club Monaco stores (or email firstname.lastname@example.com)
What should I pack for my first business trip?
- Matt, OH
With nearly every airline imposing a baggage fee nowadays, if you can get away with flying with just a carry-on, do it.
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(AP) – The price of oil rose 1 percent to close above $103 a barrel Wednesday, driven by severe winter weather in the U.S. and supply concerns.
Benchmark U.S. crude for March delivery rose 88 cents to $103.31 a barrel in New York, after surging $2.13 on Tuesday. The more heavily traded April contract was up 74 cents at $102.84 a barrel.
The last time the price of oil was above $103 was in October.
Severely cold weather and snowstorms in the eastern region in the U.S. have boosted energy prices. The National Weather Service said more snow was ahead for residents of northern New England, one day after a storm dumped about a foot on many communities.
One-half of U.S. households use natural gas as their primary heating fuel and about a quarter of households in the northeast U.S. rely on heating oil, according to the Energy Information Administration.
Investors will also be monitoring fresh information on U.S. stockpiles of crude and refined products.
Data for the week ending Feb. 14 is expected to show a build of 1.9 million barrels in crude oil stocks and a draw of 1.3 million barrels in gasoline stocks, according to a survey of analysts by Platts, the energy information arm of McGraw-Hill Cos. Distillate stocks, which include diesel and heating fuels, are seen falling 2 million barrels.
A report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration – the market benchmark – will be out on Thursday.
Meanwhile, expectations for an increase in oil supplies were dampened after Iran rejected a key demand of six world powers in their latest round of talks in Vienna aiming to finalize a deal to control Tehran's nuclear program. Iran, a major oil producer, will be able to export more crude if the talks lead to reduced sanctions.
Protests in Venezuela, one of the top five crude suppliers to the U.S., and snags in oil production in Libya and South Sudan also helped increase prices.
In other markets, Brent crude for April, a benchmark for international oils, edged up 1 cent to $110.47 a barrel on the ICE Futures exchange in London.
On the Nymex:
• Wholesale gasoline for April slipped 0.39 cent to $2.9968 a gallon.
• Heating oil for April rose 2.7 cents to $3.0726 a gallon.
• Natural gas for April gained 19.7 cents to $4.95 per 1,000 cubic feet.s


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I threw in with MobileMe because it seemed like a better deal at $60 than a Flickr Pro account, since I get all kinds of stuff plus photos. Apple continues paying dividends with its very nice MobileMe gallery app.
It's akin to Apple's other MobileMe app, for iDisk, in that it lets you look at the stuff—in this case, photos—you've got stored on MobileMe, and easily share it, as well as check out what your friends have got up there too.
It's fast, and with local caching, you can view photos even when you're not online, and they feel native, too, with full pinch zooming and landscape orientation. The front page is pretty slick, with a ticker of recently updated photos scrolling on top of your list of galleries. It's free, so it's a no brainer get if you're paying Apple $60, $70 or $100 a year for MobileMe, especially since it fills a big hole vs. Flickr on the iPhone. You'll at least feel like you're getting more for your money.
Oh, and I wound up getting a Flickr Pro account anyway. Dammit. [iTunes]


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Linen by ETÉ LIVING. Cushion cover in 100% pure linen made from flax plants. Our cushions are Oeko-tex STANDARD 100 certificated.
Linen is antiseptic, it is very suitable for kids and people with sensitive skin. It is also temperature regulating and does not make any allergic reaction. Our linen is carefully selected with focus on texture, quality and a special attention to achieve soft earthy colors.
Linen is a honest material with a timeless appeal, easy to blend in. The cushion covers can be used in every room.
Size: 50X70 cm
Color: Brindle
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100 % pure linen. Oeko-Tex STANDARD 100 certificated. Manufactured in Lithuania.
Machine washable at 40 degrees. Our linen do not need to be ironed.
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States should require that all beds in a nursing facility be certified for Medicaid and Medicare as a condition for the facility's participation in Medicaid.
States should require adequate numbers of appropriately trained staff to ensure a high quality of care.
Quality measures: Participant preferences and satisfaction should be used as key quality measures.
Residential care settings is an umbrella term that refers to many types of certified and licensed housing plus services options.
The federal government should assume a much stronger role in ensuring the quality of services paid for by Medicaid in residential care settings.
Federal agencies should monitor the progress of state efforts in developing common definitions of, and minimum standards for, services and facilities in assisted living resi
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the states, and all other regulators should vigorously enforce all regulations in long-term services and supports (LTSS) facilities and home care w
The federal government and the states should provide incentives (including, but not limited to, grants and loans) for new, affordable models of LTSS.