Time to carve the pumpkin, if you haven't already. L and K both have party plans of their own to celebrate the evening. M and I are chauffeuring and co-ordinating.
Mmm is hosting an online Christmas tea party after U.S. Thanksgiving, if anyone's interested in joining. It should be fun.
Here is a great little TIC-TAC-TOE game for you to try. Just click here.
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Saturday, October 31, 2009
Friday, October 30, 2009
The true meaning of life
L's school recently hosted a fundraising group from Kenya, Africa. They are visiting the city until December. It is headed by a man called Mulley, and consists of a group of young people. They started off with their story. Then they gave a concert of remarkable singing and dancing. L said every one of them could really sing and they danced with a rhythm only the Africans have.
Apparently Mulley, about 65 years old now, grew up in the slums. He begged for work and built himself up from nothing. He became a rich man, with a big house and 8 kids of his own. One day, someone stole his car. He apprehended the youth and was struck by a look in his eye. He described it as a revelation. The boy reminded him of himself all those years ago in the slums. He took him into his house, educated him and gave him a job. Over the years, he adopted 20 more kids from the slums. These were the kids that were at the concert. They called Mulley 'father'. He gave them an education and a future. One of the girls said she was going to be a teacher. They are here to raise money to help others in their country. Mulley ended the rousing concert saying that these kids have added another dimension to his life, beyond making his fortune.
Needless to say, I was moved to tears and we will make a point to attend their fundraising show later this year. Apparently they fell short of their goal last year.
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Apparently Mulley, about 65 years old now, grew up in the slums. He begged for work and built himself up from nothing. He became a rich man, with a big house and 8 kids of his own. One day, someone stole his car. He apprehended the youth and was struck by a look in his eye. He described it as a revelation. The boy reminded him of himself all those years ago in the slums. He took him into his house, educated him and gave him a job. Over the years, he adopted 20 more kids from the slums. These were the kids that were at the concert. They called Mulley 'father'. He gave them an education and a future. One of the girls said she was going to be a teacher. They are here to raise money to help others in their country. Mulley ended the rousing concert saying that these kids have added another dimension to his life, beyond making his fortune.
Needless to say, I was moved to tears and we will make a point to attend their fundraising show later this year. Apparently they fell short of their goal last year.
News
According to mashable.com, this website called 'this is why you're fat' is a recent internet phenomenon.
"This Is It" a fascinating look at work in progress
Bad driver? Blame your genes
Hands-on with the Motorola Droid
Amazon hopes to simplify Web shopping — with words
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Burpee continued
Well, yesterday at step class I decided to try that new 'burpee' move. You know, it was...exhilarating and I'm glad I did.
Poor M and L waited 6 hours yesterday afternoon to get their H1N1 shots. The clinics in the area are overrun with the demand as 2 children in the region have died of this flu in the past few weeks. Now K and I have to get it done once the high risk people have had theirs. M isn't high risk, but he decided to get it after waiting 6 hours with L. They were offering the regular flu shots at the same time, but L's doctor advised waiting for a bit.
I was going to buy that new 'Details' magazine that has Adam Lambert on the cover, but had second thoughts as the content is a bit too racy for me, prude that I am. I'll just wait for his album. There is a lot of controversy on that album cover, as he looks very 'androgynous'.
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Poor M and L waited 6 hours yesterday afternoon to get their H1N1 shots. The clinics in the area are overrun with the demand as 2 children in the region have died of this flu in the past few weeks. Now K and I have to get it done once the high risk people have had theirs. M isn't high risk, but he decided to get it after waiting 6 hours with L. They were offering the regular flu shots at the same time, but L's doctor advised waiting for a bit.
I was going to buy that new 'Details' magazine that has Adam Lambert on the cover, but had second thoughts as the content is a bit too racy for me, prude that I am. I'll just wait for his album. There is a lot of controversy on that album cover, as he looks very 'androgynous'.
News
Scientists say curry compound kills cancer cells
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Valor Chocolates
L decided to open this chocolate bar we've had sitting around for awhile. It's Valor chocolate from Spain. This one says '70% cocoa with mint'. It gives just a hint of sweetness and is absolutely delicious. It's 190 calories for one third of the 100g bar.
I was trying to buy some VHS tapes, because M and K still tape their shows on VHS, and they do not seem to be generally available anymore. Oops. We haven't set ourselves up to record on DVDs or hard drives? yet.
Japra has a beautiful, informative post on windmills in the Netherlands. I've never seen inside a real windmill before and she takes you through it.
My sister discovered this 17 year old Australian Idol 2009, he sounds good. Unfortunately his youtube version of 'Mad World' has been removed:
Nathan Brake - We are the Champions - Australian Idol Top 100
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I was trying to buy some VHS tapes, because M and K still tape their shows on VHS, and they do not seem to be generally available anymore. Oops. We haven't set ourselves up to record on DVDs or hard drives? yet.
Japra has a beautiful, informative post on windmills in the Netherlands. I've never seen inside a real windmill before and she takes you through it.
My sister discovered this 17 year old Australian Idol 2009, he sounds good. Unfortunately his youtube version of 'Mad World' has been removed:
Nathan Brake - We are the Champions - Australian Idol Top 100
News
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Tuesday, October 27, 2009
H1N1
Joanna at 'The Fifty Factor' alerted me to the blog of this poor mom whose son suddenly came down with H1N1 and it's scary.
Here are a few interesting videos:
Close call
Cirque du Soleil training
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Here are a few interesting videos:
Close call
Cirque du Soleil training
News
Children as young as nine to get career counselling in U.K.
This map shows exactly where are the most remote places in the world.
Shrimp's eye points way to better DVDs
Monday, October 26, 2009
Brain Teaser
Japanese Maple Tree, I think
We ate some delicious, fresh local spinach yesterday. It almost tasted sweet. The H1N1 clinics are starting up October 28th for the most at-risk people.
'Paranormal Activity' was the number one movie in the U.S. this weekend. It's a surprise sleeper hit, of the horror genre. It apparently only cost only $15,000 to make and is playing in limited release. I probably won't see it, because I'm too scared.
I received the following in an email:
' Okay you brainiacs, here is a brain teaser for you.
What nine letter word in the English language is still a word when each of the nine letters is
removed one by one?
Take a few minutes to try and come up with a nine letter word that fits the
bill, then watch the attached video.
Okay, so just watch the video, cause you're never going to figure it out!
Guaranteed... you'll be startled!'
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We ate some delicious, fresh local spinach yesterday. It almost tasted sweet. The H1N1 clinics are starting up October 28th for the most at-risk people.
'Paranormal Activity' was the number one movie in the U.S. this weekend. It's a surprise sleeper hit, of the horror genre. It apparently only cost only $15,000 to make and is playing in limited release. I probably won't see it, because I'm too scared.
I received the following in an email:
' Okay you brainiacs, here is a brain teaser for you.
What nine letter word in the English language is still a word when each of the nine letters is
removed one by one?
Take a few minutes to try and come up with a nine letter word that fits the
bill, then watch the attached video.
Okay, so just watch the video, cause you're never going to figure it out!
Guaranteed... you'll be startled!'
News
Paranormal Activity Came, Saw, Conquered
Kindle for Mac is coming
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Good to Know
This is a 'burning bush' hedge. I love the bright red that it turns at this time of year, but it's such a boring green for most of the blooming season.
I received the following in an email, my sister says it's also true in the U.S.
'I just had an experience which I hope you will not have to go through yourselves...
I was driving on the 427 South at Burnamthorpe at broad
daylight at 2 p.m., when I came upon two police cruisers who had pulled over a third vehicle. I slowed down to be cautious, and was surprised when the second cruiser pulled out and pulled me over. Approaching on the passenger side, the officer asked if I knew why I had been pulled over... I honestly expressed that I had no idea.
He informed me that Ontario law now states that when
approaching any emergency vehicle on the roadside with lights flashing, you must enter the left lane. He then proceeded to ticket me, taking three demerits and issuing a fine of , wait for it, . . $490! (Yes, I'm choking as I type that.) I realize I did not change lanes, but I do believe I was cautious.
My message is, be careful. He said that they are cracking down hard on this because of injured officers. I did not realize this was the law. Neither did any of my recently-licensed children. Or evidently not the 47 drivers pulled over.
If you want to read the legislation click on the site
http://ogov.newswire.ca/ontario/GPOE/2003/04/03/c7335.html?lmatch=&lang=_e.html
Hefty fine if you don't change lanes!!!!!!! 3 demerit points on top of cash.
Go to the link above and check it out.'
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I received the following in an email, my sister says it's also true in the U.S.
'I just had an experience which I hope you will not have to go through yourselves...
I was driving on the 427 South at Burnamthorpe at broad
daylight at 2 p.m., when I came upon two police cruisers who had pulled over a third vehicle. I slowed down to be cautious, and was surprised when the second cruiser pulled out and pulled me over. Approaching on the passenger side, the officer asked if I knew why I had been pulled over... I honestly expressed that I had no idea.
He informed me that Ontario law now states that when
approaching any emergency vehicle on the roadside with lights flashing, you must enter the left lane. He then proceeded to ticket me, taking three demerits and issuing a fine of , wait for it, . . $490! (Yes, I'm choking as I type that.) I realize I did not change lanes, but I do believe I was cautious.
My message is, be careful. He said that they are cracking down hard on this because of injured officers. I did not realize this was the law. Neither did any of my recently-licensed children. Or evidently not the 47 drivers pulled over.
If you want to read the legislation click on the site
http://ogov.newswire.ca/
Hefty fine if you don't change lanes!!!!!!! 3 demerit points on top of cash.
Go to the link above and check it out.'
News
Gene therapy experiment restores sight in a few
The original balloon boy
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Thriving on Pressure
The weather has turned cold, windy and rainy so I missed my walk yesterday.
Lately, I've been following up with some of the doctors to make sure they receive all the lab tests, faxes before I show up for appointments. These days, you have to take responsibility for your own care. I have this annual specialist appointment in December and that secretary seems to just file the tests without even checking them. Earlier this year, I followed up with her for weeks until she finally tracked my test down. I had gone to a lot of trouble to get it done in the first place. Yesterday, she wasn't even returning calls, so I called my general practitioner who usually receives a copy of the reports and that secretary said everything was ok. There are some offices that are run very efficiently, and those you take for granted until something like this happens.
K has a lot of homework this weekend, it's scary. I'm bracing myself for the November report card. L was invited to a party tonight, but made the decision that she has a lot on her plate today and decided not to attend. I'm proud that she realizes it's all about making choices when your schedule is jam-packed. L's only problem is deciding which opportunities she needs to seize. She told me she thrives on pressure and gets bored with a lazy summer. I'm the exact opposite.
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Lately, I've been following up with some of the doctors to make sure they receive all the lab tests, faxes before I show up for appointments. These days, you have to take responsibility for your own care. I have this annual specialist appointment in December and that secretary seems to just file the tests without even checking them. Earlier this year, I followed up with her for weeks until she finally tracked my test down. I had gone to a lot of trouble to get it done in the first place. Yesterday, she wasn't even returning calls, so I called my general practitioner who usually receives a copy of the reports and that secretary said everything was ok. There are some offices that are run very efficiently, and those you take for granted until something like this happens.
K has a lot of homework this weekend, it's scary. I'm bracing myself for the November report card. L was invited to a party tonight, but made the decision that she has a lot on her plate today and decided not to attend. I'm proud that she realizes it's all about making choices when your schedule is jam-packed. L's only problem is deciding which opportunities she needs to seize. She told me she thrives on pressure and gets bored with a lazy summer. I'm the exact opposite.
News
Valerie Bertinelli's bikini body at 48
Wal-Mart loves dad's bright idea
Video: Sony PS3 crashes into Bravia TV - an advertising promotion, buy a Bravia, get a PS3 thrown in for free.
Video: Grocery Store Musical
Friday, October 23, 2009
Cochrane Mural
LOOK CLOSELY BY CLICKING ON ANY PART OF THE MURAL. It is called the
Cochrane Mural..
For those not living in the west, Cochrane is NW of Calgary and east of
Banff , in the foothills of the Rockies . This mural was unveiled last week
at the Cochrane Ranch House.
EACH tile is 1 foot square and has it's own individual picture. Each tile
is by a different artist. All of them placed together form this huge mural.
You can click on each of the tiles to see them in detail.
Check out the horse's eye, click on it and you'll see how fantastic this
mural really is!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://www.muralmosaic.com/Cochrane.html
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Cochrane Mural..
For those not living in the west, Cochrane is NW of Calgary and east of
Banff , in the foothills of the Rockies . This mural was unveiled last week
at the Cochrane Ranch House.
EACH tile is 1 foot square and has it's own individual picture. Each tile
is by a different artist. All of them placed together form this huge mural.
You can click on each of the tiles to see them in detail.
Check out the horse's eye, click on it and you'll see how fantastic this
mural really is!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://www.muralmosaic.com/Cochrane.html
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Thursday, October 22, 2009
Burpee
My friend told me that the Ontario Hydro Smart Metre pricing is now in effect in our area. It means that doing laundry after 10 pm (outside of peak hours) now saves us money. It's called time of use pricing. I did start a load at 7 am one morning, we'll see how far we go with that.
Yesterday we were on a new release of Step Class. The music is really current and some of the moves made me feel like we were becoming hip hop dancers. One of the songs was 'Let's Dance', which happens to be my cell phone ring tone, compiments of K. There is another song called 'Survivor', which is included as a part of a breast cancer theme. A new step was introduced called a 'burpee', but I just did the optional move as I didn't feel able to bend over too sharply or too low. Well, it was fun and fast-paced anyway, a good workout.
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Yesterday we were on a new release of Step Class. The music is really current and some of the moves made me feel like we were becoming hip hop dancers. One of the songs was 'Let's Dance', which happens to be my cell phone ring tone, compiments of K. There is another song called 'Survivor', which is included as a part of a breast cancer theme. A new step was introduced called a 'burpee', but I just did the optional move as I didn't feel able to bend over too sharply or too low. Well, it was fun and fast-paced anyway, a good workout.
News
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Bathroom graffiti down the pan -
How did a doctor get toilet graffiti artists to clean up their act?
Search the Internet, Activate your Brain
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Uncyclopedia
It was balmy, t-shirt weather yesterday, lovely.
M took K for a checkup with the thyroid doctor and it seems she didn't receive the last blood test results. She's a bit of a drive away now, so I have to go get the report faxed over from the regular doctor. He had quite a good preliminary report card from school, so we were quite happy about that. I have an uncomfortable feeling it won't last as the work is getting harder. But we'll savour the moment!
They are making a new kind of white bread with 14 whole grains now (Weston) and it tastes exactly like white bread, it's delicious.
L was telling me about the 'uncyclopedia'. It's like wikipedia, but an irreverent one that she and her friends think is hilarious.
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M took K for a checkup with the thyroid doctor and it seems she didn't receive the last blood test results. She's a bit of a drive away now, so I have to go get the report faxed over from the regular doctor. He had quite a good preliminary report card from school, so we were quite happy about that. I have an uncomfortable feeling it won't last as the work is getting harder. But we'll savour the moment!
They are making a new kind of white bread with 14 whole grains now (Weston) and it tastes exactly like white bread, it's delicious.
L was telling me about the 'uncyclopedia'. It's like wikipedia, but an irreverent one that she and her friends think is hilarious.
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Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Create Tuesday 10
Here's my entry for Lissa's Create Tuesday 10. Click on the link in the sidebar for more details if you would like to participate.
This week's theme is 'Sweetheart'.
I was inspired by M's great-nephew who we saw recently. He's a 'sweetheart'.
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This week's theme is 'Sweetheart'.
I was inspired by M's great-nephew who we saw recently. He's a 'sweetheart'.
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Monday, October 19, 2009
Discrimination in America
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Adam Lambert Time for Miracles - Full Song
Here it is!
Yesterday, I went for an early morning walk with my friend S. She is planning to get those new invisalign braces for her son, but L told me she knows some people that got them and don't recommend them. Apparently they don't work, you have to wear them twice as long and you end up having to go back to the old style. So I let S know. I believe they are also a bit more expensive. It was chilly but the day turned quite beautiful and sunny. The squirrel departed the garage finally and we haven't seen him so far. I cleaned the yard a bit, cutting back some of the perennials but ran out of time. I also made it to church and ran into some neighbours there. The visiting priest made us laugh while delivering important messages.
The coming week is busy with errands and after school appointments.
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Yesterday, I went for an early morning walk with my friend S. She is planning to get those new invisalign braces for her son, but L told me she knows some people that got them and don't recommend them. Apparently they don't work, you have to wear them twice as long and you end up having to go back to the old style. So I let S know. I believe they are also a bit more expensive. It was chilly but the day turned quite beautiful and sunny. The squirrel departed the garage finally and we haven't seen him so far. I cleaned the yard a bit, cutting back some of the perennials but ran out of time. I also made it to church and ran into some neighbours there. The visiting priest made us laugh while delivering important messages.
The coming week is busy with errands and after school appointments.
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Saturday, October 17, 2009
A Compliment
I was sitting in a McDonald's restaurant yesterday morning, luxuriating in a small, double cream coffee. An older lady sat at the table next to me and groaned 'oh, my bones hurt'. I thought, 'my bones hurt sometimes when I get up, but not when I sit down'. She was joined by her daughter (early-thirties?). The mom looks over and says to me 'I love the way your hair looks when the sun hits it...the colour'. I said 'thank you' delightedly and offer up that it's a light brown shade. She says, 'it's just one colour? ...the streaks look like highlights'. I told her, 'That must be where the grey was'. I said I'd have to tell my hairdresser that they liked it. They said 'well, you certainly should because he did a good job'. I mentioned the colour only lasts 5 or 6 weeks. Then the daughter complains that her highlights wear off in a couple of weeks and she pays $120 to get them done. I told her I pay $50 for the cut and colour and realize I'm getting a good deal.
Needless to say, I was in a pretty good mood driving home. I never really even think about my hair. I was actually thinking about the squirrel. M managed to seal the hole in the garage roof, but it seems the squirrel is still there. He must've been stressed because he chewed a bit of the window frame and shredded the lace curtain I had hanging over it. We left the garage door open for a bit and even moved one of the cars outside for the night so he could see a clear way out.
Oh, check out this cute video called 'waking up is hard to do' by laryngospasms.
Needless to say, I was in a pretty good mood driving home. I never really even think about my hair. I was actually thinking about the squirrel. M managed to seal the hole in the garage roof, but it seems the squirrel is still there. He must've been stressed because he chewed a bit of the window frame and shredded the lace curtain I had hanging over it. We left the garage door open for a bit and even moved one of the cars outside for the night so he could see a clear way out.
Oh, check out this cute video called 'waking up is hard to do' by laryngospasms.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Gift Cards
Gift card selection at the grocery store
Can you believe all the kinds of gift cards you can now purchase at the grocery store? Books, movies, clothing, gas, music...there's no need to go to the mall. I noticed $25 and $50 denominations.
M saw a squirrel scampering through a hole in the roof of the garage yesterday. I googled the problem and it said to try moth balls as they hate moth balls. They also hate loud music and bright lights. He's also going to try to patch the hole.
I have all these new recipes to try and I seem to have lost the cooking spirit for the moment. Back to the old standbys for now. I finally made the baked donuts and they weren't bad. Of course, nothing beats the sugary, fried ones.
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Can you believe all the kinds of gift cards you can now purchase at the grocery store? Books, movies, clothing, gas, music...there's no need to go to the mall. I noticed $25 and $50 denominations.
M saw a squirrel scampering through a hole in the roof of the garage yesterday. I googled the problem and it said to try moth balls as they hate moth balls. They also hate loud music and bright lights. He's also going to try to patch the hole.
I have all these new recipes to try and I seem to have lost the cooking spirit for the moment. Back to the old standbys for now. I finally made the baked donuts and they weren't bad. Of course, nothing beats the sugary, fried ones.
News
2010 Olympic medals unveiled
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Thursday, October 15, 2009
The Good News Is
That I wasn't scammed the other day. I received a follow up letter in official letterhead from the Centre for Immunization and Respiratory Infectious Diseases, Public Health Agency of Canada requesting us to release immunization info from the health care provider. They've given a whole bunch of names, emails and contact numbers if I require further information and will even accept collect calls. The final report of the study will be published on their website or even in a scientific journal. The question is, should I sign the parent consent form to release the immunization record from the doctor? The information is used to improve immunization programs in Canada.
Have you heard of 'mashup songs?' - 'As a rule, they combine the vocals of the first 'component' song with the instrumental, (plus additional vocals, on occasion) from the second'. The new TV show Glee does a number like this (It's My Life). It's a combination of Bon Jovi and an Usher song ('These are my confessions'). The Songs of Glee are very popular at the moment. K loves their songs.
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Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Good Advice
L had a dental appointment yesterday. She bit into a fork the other night and slightly chipped one of her teeth. The dentist decided to bond it with some glue as the small chip is still well attached, and we'll see what happens. She happens to have perfect teeth and has never even had a cavity. Such is life.
K had an eye exam at the optometrist. I asked if we should be seeing a specialist for a specific annual check on his retina as he had surgery last year to seal a retinal tear. He said 'if we feel it's required we will, but not at this point'. So we should just be aware of changes or symptoms. His associate, the optometrist that discovered the condition unfortunately moved out of the area. It's interesting that the optometrist's wife is now a real estate agent. Their kids are all grown up, so she decided to go back to work. Our pediatrician's wife also went back to work for the same reason. I picked up a Reader's Digest magazine in the waiting room and this aging expert advised in an article that we should try to make changes to our routines to avoid getting too upset when we are actually forced to change them. For example, take a different route on your regular bike ride. It sounds like good advice.
Have you seen the Piano Stairs video? 'We believe that the easiest way to change people's behaviour for the better is by making it fun to do'
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K had an eye exam at the optometrist. I asked if we should be seeing a specialist for a specific annual check on his retina as he had surgery last year to seal a retinal tear. He said 'if we feel it's required we will, but not at this point'. So we should just be aware of changes or symptoms. His associate, the optometrist that discovered the condition unfortunately moved out of the area. It's interesting that the optometrist's wife is now a real estate agent. Their kids are all grown up, so she decided to go back to work. Our pediatrician's wife also went back to work for the same reason. I picked up a Reader's Digest magazine in the waiting room and this aging expert advised in an article that we should try to make changes to our routines to avoid getting too upset when we are actually forced to change them. For example, take a different route on your regular bike ride. It sounds like good advice.
Have you seen the Piano Stairs video? 'We believe that the easiest way to change people's behaviour for the better is by making it fun to do'
News
It's like your favourite blog, but on paper
- according to this news article 'Other blogs to have joined the publishing parade recently include Cake Wrecks (www.cakewrecks.blogspot.com), Fail Blog (www.failblog.org) and Awkward Family Photos (www.awkwardfamilyphotos.com)'.
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Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Giftmas Meme
SoccerMom is running a giftmas meme contest until October 18th. I thought it would be a fun list to make.
'What you have to do is a blog post that is a list of what you want for "Giftmas". But the thing about this meme is the list has to be drawn and not just written like a Dear Santa, wish list.
Here is what I want on my Christmas gift list..' Feel free to dream and have fun with it though.
This is a 'bottomless soup bowls' video from Improbable Research
At M's family's Thanksgiving Dinner the other night, it seemed that everyone has decided not to take the swine flu vaccine when it becomes available. They don't think enough testing has been done on it and will risk their odds of getting and recovering from it. Many will also forego the regular flu vaccine. The more I read about it, I think we will take the H1N1 vaccine. I'm thinking I'd rather do whatever I can to prevent it than risk succumbing to the virus. I figure it's already being tested in Europe and the U.S. If you end up in the hospital, it sounds like a wait and see kind of thing where your loved ones stand by helplessly and watch you suffer on a ventilator that may or may not help you.
News
Healthy women at high risk of severe swine flu: study
8 Restaurant Ploys to Watch For
'What you have to do is a blog post that is a list of what you want for "Giftmas". But the thing about this meme is the list has to be drawn and not just written like a Dear Santa, wish list.
Here is what I want on my Christmas gift list..' Feel free to dream and have fun with it though.
This is a 'bottomless soup bowls' video from Improbable Research
At M's family's Thanksgiving Dinner the other night, it seemed that everyone has decided not to take the swine flu vaccine when it becomes available. They don't think enough testing has been done on it and will risk their odds of getting and recovering from it. Many will also forego the regular flu vaccine. The more I read about it, I think we will take the H1N1 vaccine. I'm thinking I'd rather do whatever I can to prevent it than risk succumbing to the virus. I figure it's already being tested in Europe and the U.S. If you end up in the hospital, it sounds like a wait and see kind of thing where your loved ones stand by helplessly and watch you suffer on a ventilator that may or may not help you.
News
Healthy women at high risk of severe swine flu: study
8 Restaurant Ploys to Watch For
Monday, October 12, 2009
CREATIVE PUNS FOR EDUCATED MINDS
These are cute:
1. The roundest knight at King Arthur's round table was Sir Cumference. He
acquired his size from too much pi.
2. I thought I saw an eye doctor on an Alaskan island, but it turned out
to be an optical Aleutian .
3. She was only a whiskey maker, but he loved her still.
4. A rubber band pistol was confiscated from algebra class because it was
a weapon of math disruption.
5. The butcher backed into the meat grinder and got a little behind in his
work.
6. No matter how much you push the envelope, it'll still be stationery.
7. A dog gave birth to puppies near the road and was cited for littering.
8. A grenade thrown into a kitchen in France would result in Linoleum
Blownapart..
9. Two silk worms had a race. They ended up in a tie.
10. Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
11. A hole has been found in the nudist camp wall. The police are looking
into it.
12. Atheism is a non-prophet organization.
13. Two hats were hanging on a hat rack in the hallway. One hat said to
the other, 'You stay here; I'll go on a head.'
14. I wondered why the baseball kept getting bigger. Then it hit me.
15. A sign on the lawn at a drug rehab center said: 'Keep off the Grass..'
16. A small boy swallowed some coins and was taken to a hospital. When his
grandmother telephoned to ask how he was, a nurse said, 'No change yet.'
17. A chicken crossing the road is poultry in motion.
18. The short fortune-teller who escaped from prison was a small medium at
large.
19. The man who survived mustard gas and pepper spray is now a seasoned
veteran.
20. A backward poet writes inverse.
21. In democracy it's your vote that counts. In feudalism it's your count
that votes.
22. When cannibals ate a missionary, they got a taste of religion.
23. Don't join dangerous cults: Practice safe sects!
1. The roundest knight at King Arthur's round table was Sir Cumference. He
acquired his size from too much pi.
2. I thought I saw an eye doctor on an Alaskan island, but it turned out
to be an optical Aleutian .
3. She was only a whiskey maker, but he loved her still.
4. A rubber band pistol was confiscated from algebra class because it was
a weapon of math disruption.
5. The butcher backed into the meat grinder and got a little behind in his
work.
6. No matter how much you push the envelope, it'll still be stationery.
7. A dog gave birth to puppies near the road and was cited for littering.
8. A grenade thrown into a kitchen in France would result in Linoleum
Blownapart..
9. Two silk worms had a race. They ended up in a tie.
10. Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
11. A hole has been found in the nudist camp wall. The police are looking
into it.
12. Atheism is a non-prophet organization.
13. Two hats were hanging on a hat rack in the hallway. One hat said to
the other, 'You stay here; I'll go on a head.'
14. I wondered why the baseball kept getting bigger. Then it hit me.
15. A sign on the lawn at a drug rehab center said: 'Keep off the Grass..'
16. A small boy swallowed some coins and was taken to a hospital. When his
grandmother telephoned to ask how he was, a nurse said, 'No change yet.'
17. A chicken crossing the road is poultry in motion.
18. The short fortune-teller who escaped from prison was a small medium at
large.
19. The man who survived mustard gas and pepper spray is now a seasoned
veteran.
20. A backward poet writes inverse.
21. In democracy it's your vote that counts. In feudalism it's your count
that votes.
22. When cannibals ate a missionary, they got a taste of religion.
23. Don't join dangerous cults: Practice safe sects!
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Canadian Thanksgiving Weekend
Local Fall Beauty
The other day, I passed by a picture in a store and thought, 'that's beautiful'. It was an inexpensive print all ready to hang, so I bought it. A friend came over and identified it as a well-known Picasso. Do you know this one? I must just have good taste!
Today we will celebrate Thanksgiving with M's family. His sister and her husband do a lovely butterball turkey. Tomorrow K is attending a lunch party. It's a reunion of his friends from elementary school. They must miss each other. Then we'll go out to dinner with my sister's family. My mom is out of town for awhile. Happy Thanksgiving to all the Canadians!
Dana McCauley's food blog has an interesting posting about 'vaportinis, the inhaled cocktails that have no calories but all the booze buzz'.
News
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The other day, I passed by a picture in a store and thought, 'that's beautiful'. It was an inexpensive print all ready to hang, so I bought it. A friend came over and identified it as a well-known Picasso. Do you know this one? I must just have good taste!
Today we will celebrate Thanksgiving with M's family. His sister and her husband do a lovely butterball turkey. Tomorrow K is attending a lunch party. It's a reunion of his friends from elementary school. They must miss each other. Then we'll go out to dinner with my sister's family. My mom is out of town for awhile. Happy Thanksgiving to all the Canadians!
Dana McCauley's food blog has an interesting posting about 'vaportinis, the inhaled cocktails that have no calories but all the booze buzz'.
News
I just made love: Web Users Plot their Lovemaking on a map
What Your Car Says About You
Report: Android will leapfrog the iPhone by 2012
Saturday, October 10, 2009
I think I got scammed
Nature's Fall Colour Scheme
Here is a video worth watching.
Don't know if I got scammed the other day. For some reason I did a phone survey, which I haven't done for awhile. The lady with the filipino accent told me she's from Environics Canada and they're doing a survey on childhood immunizations. With all the swine flu publicity, I thought I'd like to help out. I gave her the ages and birthdates of my kids. Then she asked me to get L's immunization data. I read out all the dates of her shots and what shots she had received. Then she asked for L's first name. By the end of the call I had given her my first name, my birthdate, my address and L's doctor's name. Then I saw a scam email my sister had sent me that says never to give out birth dates. Life can be a bitch. I did google 'environics immunization' and found some vague stuff that makes me hope they really are a research company. Meanwhile we'll stay alert and hope.
For a bit of breaking news, here is the 2012 movie promo with Adam Lambert's new song 'Time for Miracles'. They are using the song to promote the movie! I think, as a fan, we feel like we've been the first to 'discover' him, it's a proud feeling to see him going places.
News
Countdown to Thanksgiving: Chef Michael Smith's Apple Roast Chicken
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Here is a video worth watching.
Don't know if I got scammed the other day. For some reason I did a phone survey, which I haven't done for awhile. The lady with the filipino accent told me she's from Environics Canada and they're doing a survey on childhood immunizations. With all the swine flu publicity, I thought I'd like to help out. I gave her the ages and birthdates of my kids. Then she asked me to get L's immunization data. I read out all the dates of her shots and what shots she had received. Then she asked for L's first name. By the end of the call I had given her my first name, my birthdate, my address and L's doctor's name. Then I saw a scam email my sister had sent me that says never to give out birth dates. Life can be a bitch. I did google 'environics immunization' and found some vague stuff that makes me hope they really are a research company. Meanwhile we'll stay alert and hope.
For a bit of breaking news, here is the 2012 movie promo with Adam Lambert's new song 'Time for Miracles'. They are using the song to promote the movie! I think, as a fan, we feel like we've been the first to 'discover' him, it's a proud feeling to see him going places.
News
Countdown to Thanksgiving: Chef Michael Smith's Apple Roast Chicken
Beach "bravado" killing Aussie men, report says
YouTube views over one billion a day: Co-founder
Friday, October 9, 2009
Some Recipes
Pretty Fall Flowers for Sale Somewhere
This is a great video called 'The Bear'.
I tried and thought I'd share a couple of easy and tasty recipes from For the Love of Cooking:
Grilled chicken with Mustard-Tarragon Sauce
Balsamic, Dijon and Garlic Grilled Chicken Breasts
I also got creative with Pillsbury Crescent Rolls and put a small piece of cheese on each one before I rolled them up. K loves them. Next, I'm going to try Chef Michael Smith's 'Strawberry Banana' turnovers.
Do you know I've been going to the same hairdresser for 25 years? Yesterday he had a new co-op student working there and the young man told me he heard I was a very good customer. The hairdresser's wife had told him how long I'd been going there. He was a nice young boy of 19 years with a gentle, helpful manner.
I so admire those Nobel prize winners for the research and discoveries that they make to help mankind. It is not without its controversies, but it's interesting to read about all the accomplishments. They announce the winners at this time of year, and award the prizes in December.
News
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How bald chickens help troubled kids
10 tips to help you become more punctual
Authors seek to teach women 'how to talk so men will listen'
'Whatever' so totally tops most annoying word poll
This is a great video called 'The Bear'.
I tried and thought I'd share a couple of easy and tasty recipes from For the Love of Cooking:
Grilled chicken with Mustard-Tarragon Sauce
Balsamic, Dijon and Garlic Grilled Chicken Breasts
I also got creative with Pillsbury Crescent Rolls and put a small piece of cheese on each one before I rolled them up. K loves them. Next, I'm going to try Chef Michael Smith's 'Strawberry Banana' turnovers.
Do you know I've been going to the same hairdresser for 25 years? Yesterday he had a new co-op student working there and the young man told me he heard I was a very good customer. The hairdresser's wife had told him how long I'd been going there. He was a nice young boy of 19 years with a gentle, helpful manner.
I so admire those Nobel prize winners for the research and discoveries that they make to help mankind. It is not without its controversies, but it's interesting to read about all the accomplishments. They announce the winners at this time of year, and award the prizes in December.
News
Google Flu Trends to track spread of influenza in Canada in real time
How bald chickens help troubled kids
10 tips to help you become more punctual
Authors seek to teach women 'how to talk so men will listen'
'Whatever' so totally tops most annoying word poll
Thursday, October 8, 2009
A new ending for a favourite fairytale
My daughter L thought this joke was really funny:
The big bad Wolf said "I'll huff and I'll puff and I'll blow your house down."
The little piggy said "F--- off or I'll sneeze on you..."
M and I celebrate our 21st Wedding Anniversary today. I reminded him because I had it written down in my agenda, romantic couple that we are (not)! I'm getting my regular haircut today and who knows, maybe we can think of a nice place to do dinner. We'll see.
In other news:
Multi-tasking grillers unite!
Best & Worst Vending Machine Foods!
The big bad Wolf said "I'll huff and I'll puff and I'll blow your house down."
The little piggy said "F--- off or I'll sneeze on you..."
M and I celebrate our 21st Wedding Anniversary today. I reminded him because I had it written down in my agenda, romantic couple that we are (not)! I'm getting my regular haircut today and who knows, maybe we can think of a nice place to do dinner. We'll see.
In other news:
Multi-tasking grillers unite!
Best & Worst Vending Machine Foods!
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Ethical Luxury
I just bought this mini fluted tube pan and I have the intention of baking doughnuts in it. I had found this recipe on My Kitchen Snippets and now I have the pan to go with it.
On the topic of food, there is a new show on the Food Network called the '5 Ingredient Fix' and I liked it. The host shows how to make easy, fast and delicious meals using five ingredients or less.
They really think of everything. Now there is a luxury hand sanitizer on the market called Frais, an Australian product.
We celebrate Canadian Thanksgiving this Monday October 12th and have a long weekend. I found an article describing the many kinds of turkey available on the market.
In Other News:
Facebook is the most valuable source of Traffic Stats
Slick TV ad exec tops list of influential men
Testing on Canadian H1N1 vaccine delayed
On the topic of food, there is a new show on the Food Network called the '5 Ingredient Fix' and I liked it. The host shows how to make easy, fast and delicious meals using five ingredients or less.
They really think of everything. Now there is a luxury hand sanitizer on the market called Frais, an Australian product.
We celebrate Canadian Thanksgiving this Monday October 12th and have a long weekend. I found an article describing the many kinds of turkey available on the market.
In Other News:
Facebook is the most valuable source of Traffic Stats
Slick TV ad exec tops list of influential men
Testing on Canadian H1N1 vaccine delayed
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Create Tuesday 09
Here's my entry for Lissa's Create Tuesday 09. Click on the link in the sidebar for more details if you would like to participate.
This week's theme is 'Joie de Vivre'.
I decided to express 'joie de vivre' using rainbow coloured lollipops.
Here is an interesting video, the man is 'being shagged by a rare parrot'. It must be the green shirt he's wearing. Talk about 'joie de vivre'!
News
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This week's theme is 'Joie de Vivre'.
I decided to express 'joie de vivre' using rainbow coloured lollipops.
Here is an interesting video, the man is 'being shagged by a rare parrot'. It must be the green shirt he's wearing. Talk about 'joie de vivre'!
News
McDonald's to become Mona Lisa's new neighbour
German magazine swaps thin models for real women
Monday, October 5, 2009
Ig Nobel Prize
Listen to the "Miracle" speech in this Youtube hit. It has been mastered by a 4 year old boy. The film is about the 1980 U.S. Olympic men's hockey team's legendary upset of the Soviets.
I've never heard of an Ig Nobel until I read the funny news article below. According to Wikepedia, 'The Ig Nobel Prizes are a parody of the Nobel Prizes and are given each year in early October for ten achievements that "first make people laugh, and then make them think"'. In fact, there is an Ig Nobel blog called Improbable Research. So, for example, one of the 2009 prize winners won for showing that cows who have names give more milk than cows that are nameless. The health prize went to the inventor of a bra that converts to 2 facemasks.
I met my friend S for a couple of early morning walks this weekend. Her brother-in-law (in his mid-seventies) is dying of colon cancer after a 4 year fight. He has deteriorated rapidly in the past week ever since he received the news that nothing more can be done. His wife is exhausted at this point.
Another friend who is a florist, quit her job, it was too busy and she wants to be retired for a bit and enjoy life more.
News
Science pays tribute to its silly side - Ig Nobels
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NBA prohibits use of Twitter, Facebook during games
Tips on fostering self-esteem
I've never heard of an Ig Nobel until I read the funny news article below. According to Wikepedia, 'The Ig Nobel Prizes are a parody of the Nobel Prizes and are given each year in early October for ten achievements that "first make people laugh, and then make them think"'. In fact, there is an Ig Nobel blog called Improbable Research. So, for example, one of the 2009 prize winners won for showing that cows who have names give more milk than cows that are nameless. The health prize went to the inventor of a bra that converts to 2 facemasks.
I met my friend S for a couple of early morning walks this weekend. Her brother-in-law (in his mid-seventies) is dying of colon cancer after a 4 year fight. He has deteriorated rapidly in the past week ever since he received the news that nothing more can be done. His wife is exhausted at this point.
Another friend who is a florist, quit her job, it was too busy and she wants to be retired for a bit and enjoy life more.
News
Science pays tribute to its silly side - Ig Nobels
Twitter testing tool to organize tweets
NBA prohibits use of Twitter, Facebook during games
Tips on fostering self-esteem
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Metrosexual Definition
I came across a new word 'Metrosexual' a few years ago and found a good definition on MSN Encarta (which by the way, will be discontinued at the end of the month):
'young straight stylish urban man: a young, straight, sensitive urban man who is unashamed to enjoy good clothes, stylish living, the art of decorating, and improving his personal appearance'.
Here's are some other great definitions from Urban Dictionary.
I remember the word came up in a discussion with the extended family. Did anyone know any such men and was it a good thing? I don't see anything wrong with being metrosexual, it's nice that men know how to take care of themselves and look good in a modern world. It would be great going shopping with one, for a second opinion.
What do you think?
News
Finding the tipping point
'young straight stylish urban man: a young, straight, sensitive urban man who is unashamed to enjoy good clothes, stylish living, the art of decorating, and improving his personal appearance'.
Here's are some other great definitions from Urban Dictionary.
I remember the word came up in a discussion with the extended family. Did anyone know any such men and was it a good thing? I don't see anything wrong with being metrosexual, it's nice that men know how to take care of themselves and look good in a modern world. It would be great going shopping with one, for a second opinion.
What do you think?
News
Finding the tipping point
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Brunch at the Setai
My sister sent me this information:
Weekly Sunday Jazz Brunch at the Setai in South Beach, Miami, Florida
Every Sunday from 11:30 AM to 03:00 PM
Chefs from Thailand, China, Malaysia, India, Indonesia and Singapore prepare authentic flavors of Asia. Along with American and European breakfast classics, other favorites include our raw bar, oysters, crab and shrimp, rotisserie roasted beef and honey roast ham, gourmet brick oven pizzas and flat breads.
$68.00 Adults includes unlimited Taittinger Champagne, Brut Prestige and Bloody Mary's
$30.00 Children up to 12 years of Age
It's fun just reading the menu. Glad I won't be there!
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Weekly Sunday Jazz Brunch at the Setai in South Beach, Miami, Florida
Every Sunday from 11:30 AM to 03:00 PM
Chefs from Thailand, China, Malaysia, India, Indonesia and Singapore prepare authentic flavors of Asia. Along with American and European breakfast classics, other favorites include our raw bar, oysters, crab and shrimp, rotisserie roasted beef and honey roast ham, gourmet brick oven pizzas and flat breads.
$68.00 Adults includes unlimited Taittinger Champagne, Brut Prestige and Bloody Mary's
$30.00 Children up to 12 years of Age
It's fun just reading the menu. Glad I won't be there!
News
Video of Anne Frank Surfaces on Youtube
Winning Lotto numbers not always the ticket to dreams, success
Anti-Wi-Fi paint keeps your wireless signal to yourself
E-readers seen as holiday hit, presage tablet PCs
Friday, October 2, 2009
Goldfish Eating Revenge
Every fall, I wish I had planted one of these flowering kales:
For now, I just admire them in other people's gardens. I went for a crisp fall walk this morning, just before the rain started.
Earlier on, I went for a routine blood test and this is what I was confronted with at the lab door:
The sign basically says, use the hand sanitizer before entering and if you have any kind of cough or fever, take a face mask and put it on before entering the lab. Once into the lab, another sign asks that if you have a cough or fever, please wait at the pink line, a few extra feet away from the reception desk.
According to a friend, 'the artist' in this video 'is telling the story of one of the aerial bombings of Kiev in WWII'. Apparently this girl won 'Ukraine's got talent' with entries like this.
News
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For now, I just admire them in other people's gardens. I went for a crisp fall walk this morning, just before the rain started.
Earlier on, I went for a routine blood test and this is what I was confronted with at the lab door:
The sign basically says, use the hand sanitizer before entering and if you have any kind of cough or fever, take a face mask and put it on before entering the lab. Once into the lab, another sign asks that if you have a cough or fever, please wait at the pink line, a few extra feet away from the reception desk.
According to a friend, 'the artist' in this video 'is telling the story of one of the aerial bombings of Kiev in WWII'. Apparently this girl won 'Ukraine's got talent' with entries like this.
News
Going Postal: senior sex, a poop-covered skinnydipper and goldfish-eating revenge
Barbie, Beatles, guns top 2009 "hot toys" list
Parks win with donor largesse
8 Ways to Ease Your Worries
Discovery in Ethiopia casts light on human origins
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Authentic Leadership Style
I was reading Canadian Health and Lifestyle magazine and came across an interesting article on the 'authentic leadership style'. You may be interested in reading it especially if you think you have a leader type personality in the family. I remember once having an interesting conversation with an acquintance over coffee and I now realize he's a natural leader, and very successful at it. I had asked him what advice he would offer my daughter L for the future and he immediately said you have to know yourself. If I think about it, he is also very true to the person he is, and just accepts himself for what he is, right or wrong ('it's just the way I am', he would say). He had already sold his first multi-million dollar company before age 40 and has likely moved on to bigger and better things.
I've learned that the Ontario university application process boils down to entering 6 grade marks. Stressful. I've also heard it's important for teens to socialize as well as study hard. It's a question of prioritizing and time management. L was chosen president for a couple of her school clubs and may audition for a drama role. She has a part time job at the moment which is thankfully winding down, but fall tennis is starting up. I'm off to get her a birthday card for a party this weekend. My main worry is that the swine flu has arrived in Ontario.
K spent 2 hours making his own study notes for a Science quiz at school. That is a first for him, so hopefully it pays dividends. He seems determined to do better at school and I welcome this new maturity. Hopefully it will make a difference.
We've turned the house heater on as have a lot of other people around here. The cold weather is here at least for the time being.
News
C'mon, you creative thinkers
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Stay at healthy weight to enjoy old age
I've learned that the Ontario university application process boils down to entering 6 grade marks. Stressful. I've also heard it's important for teens to socialize as well as study hard. It's a question of prioritizing and time management. L was chosen president for a couple of her school clubs and may audition for a drama role. She has a part time job at the moment which is thankfully winding down, but fall tennis is starting up. I'm off to get her a birthday card for a party this weekend. My main worry is that the swine flu has arrived in Ontario.
K spent 2 hours making his own study notes for a Science quiz at school. That is a first for him, so hopefully it pays dividends. He seems determined to do better at school and I welcome this new maturity. Hopefully it will make a difference.
We've turned the house heater on as have a lot of other people around here. The cold weather is here at least for the time being.
News
C'mon, you creative thinkers
Putting a finger on cultural differences
Stay at healthy weight to enjoy old age
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