SEWING FOR THE HOLIDAYS

I ASKED A FRIEND HOW DO YOU SEW.. SHE SAID YOU JUST DO IT! WELL IT LOOKS LIKE ALOT OF PILLOWS FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS..LOL. NEXT I WILL TRY MY HAND AT A SOCK MONKEY

my oldest son william

WILLIAM

THE DAY BEFOR HALLOWEEN AND BEN IS READY!

fun with ben

CUTE ROCKIN OWL.. NOT TO SCARY FOR HALLOWEEN

THINGS I LOVE TRYING TO FIND TIME TO MAKE THEM

recylce stamps into postcards,sweaters into a purse and a tshirt into a hat

RECYCLE THE OLD INTO THE NEW

I AM REALLY THINKING ABOUT EVERYTHING BEFOR IT GOES INTO A LANDFILL. MY MOM PASSED ON A FEW TSHIRTS AND SWEATERS AND THE MIND STARTS TO THINK..HUMMMMMM WHAT CAN I DO WITH THIS. PLUS WATCHING TO MUCH PROJECT RUNWAY MAKES ME WHAT TO RIP ALL MY CLOTHES A PART..LOL SO HERE IT IS.. ON SWEATER SET MADE A VEST AND A HAT, WITH LEFT OVERS AND A BLACK TANK TOP IS NOW A CAT HAT..HAPPY RECYCLING!

SAY WHAT YOU ARE REALLY THINKING WITH EFIN SHIRTS!

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WATER GUN FIGHT WITH BEN

ALL WAS WELL THEN THE HOSE CAME OUT!

I took the 43 Things Personality Quiz and found out I'm a

Romantic Organized Self-Knower

CUPCAKES

THINGS I LOVE!!!

40 BIRDS

SWEET LITTLE STONE BIRDS REST ON A ROSE

WATCHING THE WORLD

IF YOU LOVE VINTAGE CHECK OUT THIS FUNKY SHOP

funkyfindzonline's Shop Announcement Remember that when you Buy vintage or art from recyled artist Catherine Reinke you buy GREEN! Fetured in treasury "Falling" http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=78834 NEW !!!!!!! OUR FUNKY FINDZ 9 NINETY 9 ON LINE SALE!! Voted Wausau Wisconsin's Best "Favorite little Corner of Weirdness" in 2008. FunkY FindZ Boutique sells quality vintage clothing with a large selection of hats from the 1930’ s and on, fine costume jewelry and an abundance of FUN AND FUNKY vintage fashions. GIRLS WEARING FUNKY FASHIONS HAVE MORE FUN! FunkY FindZ Gallery, features work from RECYLED Collage artist Catherine Reinke, she works with rescued and discarded objects such as suitcases, lamps, chairs or horns. She applies paint, paper, glitter, feathers, vintage buttons, lace and fabrics to create her distinctive works of recyled art. In addition, she designs altered vintage clothing, focusing on military jackets that display peace signs, Bali Batiks or the virgin Mary on their backs. Fur, fringe, feathers, patches and vintage buttons make each jacket an original and bold fashion statement. OOAK (One of a Kind) Gloria Beard, “ A Little bit of Me” specializes in superior intricate bead work jewelry ,using fresh water pearls, Swarovski crystal, Chec glass and other upscale beads. She also crafts quirky, funky fun jewelry for the young at heart. ############################################################### For more information about Funky Findz on line you may visit our many exciting venues on line. http://www.myspace.com/funkyfindzonline http://www.funkyfindzonline.blogspot.com/ https://twitter.com/Funkyfindz LOVE VINTAGE JEWERLY ? http://rhinestoneslovers.blogspot.com/ Visit Vintage Hats? http://allwomenlovehats.blogspot.com/ ################################################################ We are proud members of THE COLLAGE ETSY TEAM and WIST (Wisconsin Street Team) ################################################################ CHECK OUT OUR NEW STORE http://www.cathyscostumefindz.etsy.com Your source for handmade vintage costumes. We have just opened. New items being posted daily. ################################################################ NOW OFFERING INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING! SMALL ORDERS $12.95 . OTHER ORDERS (UNDER 20 LBS) $49.99. TO ANY AND ALL COUNTRIES!!! FLAT RATE SHIPPING.

SPARKFLIGHT.. WOW!!!!!

SPARKFLIGHT ~ Wire Sculpture and Whatever! ~ sparkflight's Shop Announcement The Aug/Sept09 issue of American Craft magazine shows one of my wire sculptures on p. 70 - very thrilling! More sculptures (plus prints and great music!) at http://www.sparkflightstudio.com Design and reserve your own little creature or whatnot simply by sending me a convo. To be fair to all, my gallery sculptures are not available online, and my online originals are not available in galleries. SPARKFLIGHT CAN BE FOUND AT HTTP://WWW.SPARKFLIGHT.ETSY.COM MADE WITH LOVE FOR TYLER

DANCES WITH CLAY

THIS WONDERFUL ARTIST CAN BE FOUND AT HTTP://WWW.DANCESWITHCLAY.ETSY.COM I AM IN LOVE WITH HER BIRDS!!! Dances with Clay - fine collectible gifts danceswithclay's Shop Announcement Welcome to my shop. All the items listed are hand made by me. I'll be adding new items soon so come back for a visit. .................. Special!................... Each bird ordered will come with a small grapevine wreath (approximately 3 inches in diameter). This accessory allows you to use your bird as a hanging ornament or serves as a cute nest for table top display.

WHAT HAVE I BEEN UP TOO

WELL FINDING COSMIC ARTIST ONLINE TO SHARE WITH YOU! AND PAINTING, WORKING ON A WALL OUTISE ON THE DECK... HERE IS PHASE ONE

CRICKETS CREATIONS

FUN ,YUMMY, COLORFUL,BOLD SCARFS AND BLANKETS.. 13 PAGES OF COSMIC COLORS!!! PLEASE CHECK OUT THIS FANTASTIC ARTIST....FOR HUMANS AND PETS TOO! by CricketsCreations profile shop contact And here's an interview for both scarves and Fringies: Interview Q & A for Dianne When did you first learn to knit? I took an elective class when I was eight years old. From there, I studied knitting books and tried out patterns. Now I design all my own work and have tons of fun getting really creative! When did you make your first scarf and why? My muse, inspiration & support is my husband, Nicky. I made my very first scarf for him (see that first scarf, modeled by Nicky here). He loved it so much that he said, "You could sell these and people would love 'em!" And since that time in August 2007 this has become my fulltime career, so I guess he was right. :) You can see some of our wedding pics (we’re newlyweds!) here. What inspired you to begin making Fringies yarn photo props? It's kind of funny how it all went down! :) I love to "get a little crazy" with the fringe for the scarves I design and create. To me, the fringe is the playful part of the scarf that dances when we move and I like to go all out with the fringe. So, one day Bonnie Grist Johnson of Still Time Photography contacts me and asks me to make a scarf that's ALL fringe to use as a photo prop with women and girls; I was delighted! I made her my very first Rainbow Fringe-O-Rama...shortly thereafter another photog pro asked for a Bohemian Fringe-O-Rama...and I was on a roll! Then another stroke of genius came from Jane Eaton Hamilton of Jane Photo when she asked me to make her a Rainbow Fringe-O-Rama in a blanket shape. I cranked my poor, little brain and measured and fretted and the Fringie yarn photo prop was born (see that very first custom request here and here)! Thank you, thank you, Jane! What motivated you to move in the direction of fiber experimentation? I love to play with texture and color, and will use up to 50 different yarns in a single scarf or Fringie. I often start with a special request to match a backdrop, outfit or some other purpose and then just start pulling out yarns and pulling out yarns that I think will add dynamic depth and texture and interest and contrast and....all of a sudden I've got a new piece that I’m proud of! Has your style evolved since becoming a fiber artist? Hmmmm…from the outside, it may look as though my style has evolved, because I’m continually launching new design lines, such as my See Through Lightweights and Fringe-O-Rama Scarves. Really, though, it’s more like the designs are already there, just waiting to be plucked from the ether and brought to fruition. It’s very fulfilling to facilitate a piece in its journey from idea to reality. You once said that taking better pictures was the biggest steps in your success on Etsy. What was the second? I think a close second has been how very prolific I am. I now offer 200+ designs in my shop…and there are a lot more in my head that are waiting to be given life! In addition to creating new designs at least weekly, I typically make 2-3 scarves a night (and 2-5 Fringies during the day) to restock my inventory, whether for custom orders, special requests from the many retailers I supply, to sell online or getting ready for craft fairs & expos. How do you promote & find so many customers who love your work? My online boutique is how most of my customers find me. There’s also: my blog and Flickr The ways that I’ve been able to "go pro" and be so successful are to have fun, create a quality product, and cherish the customers I work for and with. It’s been a blast and I appreciate the opportunity! I so enjoy the chance to interact with my customers and get to know them as people or even friends. If you’re a professional crafter, too, please let me know if I can offer support or advice on how to succeed. YOU CAN FIND CRICKETS CREATIONS AT...HTTP://WWW.CRICKETSCREATIONS.ETSY.COM

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS BROOCH

The Day of the Dead, Día de los Muertos, a festival celebrating the reunion of dead relatives with their families, November 1st and 2nd. Every year, on November 1st (All Saints Day) and 2nd (All Souls Day), something unique takes place in many areas of Mexico: Day of the Dead festivities. While it's strange for most of us to accept the fact that "death" and "festivities" can go hand-in-hand, for most Mexicans, the two are intricately entwined. This all stems from the ancient indigenous peoples of Mexico (Purepecha, Nahua, Totonac and Otomí) who believed that the souls of the dead return each year to visit with their living relatives - to eat, drink and be merry. Just like they did when they were living. 3 X 3 INCH METAL BASE EMBELLISH WITHY SATIN HOT PINK RIBBON , SEA BEADS, THREE HANDMADE POLY CLAY SKULLS WITH A FEW METAL FLOWERS AND A TOUCH OF GLITTER. SEALED WITH A CLEAR GLOSS FINISH CAN BE WORN ON A JACKET,SWEATER,SCARF,SHIRT AND EVEN YOUR HANDBAG. PINBACK. ONE OF A KIND. SIGN AND DATED BY FUNKYLUKE YOU CAN BUY THIS AT HTTP://WWW.FUNKYLUKE.ETSY.COM

three monkeys

9X5X2 INCHES THREE WOOD MONKEYS SPEAK NO EVIL,HEAR NO EVIL,SEE NO EVIL... THREE VAJARS,TIBETAN BUDDHISM REFFERING TO BODY,SPEECH AND MIND.. SO I PUT A LITTLE TWIST ON THIS 3D RECYCLE PIECE. MADE OF WOOD AND PAINTED WITH SILVER ACRYLIC PAINT THEN SEALED WITH A CRYSTAL CLEAR GLOSS SEALER .EACH LITLE GIRL MONKEY.. I CALL THEM THE BAD GIRLS.. HAS A RIBBON ON TOP OF THERE HEADS. SIGN AND DATED BY FUNKYLUKE. ONE OF A KIND TO REMIND YOU TO KEEP GOOD KARMA IN YOUR HOME. you can buy this at http://www.funkyluke.etsy.com

LIFE IS CALM

7:30 AM SUNDAY MORN AT THE BEACH.. THE WEATHER WAS BEAUTIFUL, THE SEAS CALM, AND MY  SON WAS ENJOYING NATURE..WHAT COULD BE BETTER THEN THAT..

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Cart 0 items | Favorites funkyluke: Your Etsy | Conversations 0 | Connect | Help | Sign Out Buy Sell Custom Community Blog Your Etsy HotDigitalDog's shop Handmade Vintage Supplies All Items Sellers Advanced Search Home > HotDigitalDog.etsy.com Custom "Vintage" images of YOUR pet! HotDigitalDog's Shop Announcement NEW!!! Miss Dewdrop Mouse POSTCARDS MEMORIALIZE FLUFFY DARLING FOR THE AGES Send me a photo of your pet, and I will send you A Very Fancy Portrait of your Darling in formal Victorian wardrobe in beautiful sepia tones. I will work diligently in presenting your Dear Fluffy at their Hollywood best. I have 11 Dear Fluffies of my own and I understand the deep attachment involved. If you need some tips for photographing pet - see my profile. I have photos of recently completed Custom Pet Portraits at this link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cindyjerrell/sets/72157617040076793/ Here are comments from recent customers: • "OMG. OMG. OMG." (custom dog portrait) • "That's entirely TOO HILARIOUS." (custom dog portrait) • "Honestly, that's about the funniest thing I've ever seen." (custom cat portraits) • "I have never seen my Dad laugh so hard." (custom cat portrait) • "Best present EVER." (custom bird portraits) • "How did you get Kitty in a dress?" (can't answer - trade secret) You can also mix and match from the menagerie below - and presto - feel like an instant pet owner, without the lint roller. (Artist not responsible for recipients laughing their ***** off.)

NEW FUN PRODUCT ON THE MARKET GO TO..HTTP://WWW.FAVECRAFTS.COM

Magic Mesh Mesh material Apothecary Products, Inc. www.MagicMesh.com Review by Maria Nerius This product can make a one-dimensional design into a wonderfully three-dimensional design. It adds a 3-D effect to scrapbook pages, cards, tags, handmade books, altered art, mail art, artist’s trading cards, and so much more. The mesh comes in different wideths and different meshes. Magic Mesh sticks with just a little pressure so there is no need for messy glues. You can emboss it, stamp it, punch it, stencil it, laminate it, paint it, and layer it. Crafters have been coming up with great ideas and you can find them in the company’s online gallery. The testing teams favorite was weaving fibers and beads through the mesh and making bracelets. This product is very versatile and a little goes a long way in adding dimension to craft projects.

funkyluke

driving  down the street i notice a women putting some chairs out for trash.. ugly fabric  but great frames.. well a little paint and love and now i have funky chairs!..

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AIR FRESHNERS CAN KILL YOU

By Jasmin Malik Chua Jersey City, NJ, USA | Sun Mar 23 17:21:00 EDT 2008 Unknown. READ MORE ABOUT: Babies | Colleges | Green Home | Heating | Indoor Air Quality | Kids | Organic | Organic Baking Soda | Organic Fruit | Outdoors | Spices | Vinegar | Waste Disposal | Water | Windows Your air freshener may be primed to whisk you off to an alpine meadow in springtime or a verdant oasis after a rain shower, but it could also be blasting a raft of toxic contaminants all around you. In 2006, a study conducted by scientists at University of California, Berkeley for the California Air Resources Board revealed that terpenes-a class of chemicals found in pine, lemon, and orange oils, but themselves are not considered harmful-can react with indoor ozone to create formaldehyde, which the researchers dubbed a "respiratory irritant classified as a group one carcinogen." But terpenes are not the only ingredients under investigation. Naphthalene, dichlorobenzene (specifically 1,4 DCB), along with synthetic musks and "parfums" have all raised red flags in other studies, as well as by activist groups such as Greenpeace and the World Wildlife Fund. Air fresheners and aerosols are also a common source of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). In 2004, a long-running study by the University of Bristol, which has followed the growth and development of 14,000 children since before birth, noted that 32 percent more babies developed diarrhea in homes where air fresheners-whether they were sticks, sprays, or aerosols-were used on a daily basis, compared with homes where they were used once a week or less. The babies also suffered significantly higher incidences of earache. If that's not nearly bad enough, a recent investigation of 14 common air fresheners by the National Resources Defense Council uncovered pthalates, which are known to cause birth defects, as well as interfere with the production of testosterone, in 12 of them-even products marketed as "all-natural" and "unscented." From the NRDC's "Clearing the Air: Hidden Hazards of Air Fresheners." DEP: di-ethyl phthalate; DBP: di-n-butyl phthalate; DIBP: di-isobutyl phthalate; DMP: di-methyl phthalate; DIHP: di-isohexyl phthalate Instead of squirting synthetic air fresheners, here are some ways to freshen your home without the toxins: 1. Throw open the windows and ventilate your home when the air outside is clean. 2. Remove the source of the offending odor, whether it's the contents of your garbage or a poopy litter box. 3. For an all-natural fragrant spray, fill a mister bottle with filtered water, then add a few drops of your favorite essential oil 4. Place sachets of organic herbs (such as lavender) in drawers and closets 5. Simmer some organic apple cider-with a couple of sticks of cinnamon and several whole cloves-over low heat for three to four hours for a delectable air freshener you can also drink 6. Burn a soy candle or use a diffuser with pure, preferably organic, essential oils 7. Alternate baking soda and vinegar to neutralize odors

i am going to do this .. 1o1 things to do in 1001 days from the blog of blissfully domestic

101 in 1001 101 in 1001: What It Is The Mission: Complete 101 preset tasks in a period of 1001 days. The Criteria: Tasks must be specific (ie. no ambiguity in the wording) with a result that is either measurable or clearly defined. Tasks must also be realistic and stretching (ie. represent some amount of work on my part). Why 1001 Days? Many people have created lists in the past – frequently simple goals such as New Year’s resolutions. The key to beating procrastination is to set a deadline that is realistic. 1001 Days (about 2.75 years) is a better period of time than a year, because it allows you several seasons to complete the tasks, which is better for organising and timing some tasks such as overseas trips or outdoor activities.

NEW THINGS FOR MY FUNKYHOME,MADE BY ME

NEW GOODIES I MADE FOR ETSY

FUNKY T SHIRTS BY BANYANNTREECLOTHING.. YES I HAVE THE PEACE SIGN..LOL

banyantreeclothing's Shop Announcement Welcome to the Banyan Tree! Original Art, Screen Printed on 100% Cotton, Quality T-Shirts Questions about ordering? Please see shop policies. Please contact me with any questions or comments. WHOLESALE pricing available and TRADE with other Etsy sellers is a definite possibility, just ask!

NEW NECKLACE I MADE.. I WANT TO KEEP IT!

EAGLE FLYING OVER THE STORM.. MY MOM NAMED IT.. I LOVE IT!

THOUGHT I DO A WEEKEND IN PICTURES

THIS WAS FUN.. MIKE THOUGHT IT WAS FUNNY WHEN HE PULLED ME OVER..HE WILL GET HIS.. JOE CAME DOWN FOR A VISIT..WENT OUT WITH MY FOLKS

HAITI'S HOPE

A SILENT AUCTION AT THE CALVERY CHAPEL IN DAVIE FLORIDA..JULY 17 2009 TO RAISE MONEY FOR HAIT FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO ...HTTP://WWW.HAITISHOPE.ORG.. DR. FRIEDBERG IS THE AUCTION COMMITTEE I GAVE THIS ART PIECE FOR THE AUCTION..

YOU CAN TAKE THE CHILD OUT OF THE WAR,BUT CAN YOU TAKE THE WAR OUT OF THE CHILD

HTTP://WWW.WARCHILD.ORG SENT SOME ART WORK IN TO HELP FOR A BOOK THEY ARE PUTTING TO GETHER TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE CHILDREN

MY LITTLE HIPPIE PAD

I LOVE MY ART AND THINGS MY FRIENDS MAKE..

ORGANIC BUG SPRAY FOR HUMANS AND PETS

100% natural, plant-based bug repellent. Finally a bug spray you don't have to worry about! Use this on kids, pets, and the rest of family. You can even spray around windows and doorways to keep the pests outside. Nature's best bug repelling substances can be found in this formula. Ingredients such as neem, geranium, eucalyptus and lemongrass hold specific insect repelling qualities. This works on flies, ants, mosquitoes, horseflies, fleas and "nosee'ums". There are no synthetic additives or fillers and you will see the product separate as it sits. Just give the bottle a little shake while you apply. We decided a little effort on our part when applying our bug spray was better than putting in chemicals to make the ingredients permanently bind. Once you've tried a natural bug repellent you'll never go back to chemical pesticides! FIND THIS AT HTTP://.WWW.GREENBUBBLE.ETSY.COM

WERE HAVE I BEEN! SOME NEW ART.. MY LITTLE HIPPIE LOVE SHACK AND BEN!

WELL I AM BACK IN SOUTH FLORIDA AND LOVING IT.. BACK WORKING ON ETSY.. MY PC WAS DOWN FOR MONTHS ALL IS WELL HERE

short bus stuffies sock monkey's... artist of the week

sock monkeys unite!!! you can find. short buss stuffies on etsy. i got one too! http://www.shortbusstuffies.etsy.com.. check out her cute goodies

MARKER DOODLE ON ACRYLIC

CORY.. I GAVE HIS MOWHAWK TINY PONYTAILS

THE CAT AND THE HAT

MY FRIEND JACKY MAKES THE FLOWERS.. I AM GOING TO FILL THE WHOLE HAT SO IT WILL LOOK LIKE A SWIM CAP!

MY LOVE FORGET ME NOT

MY LOVE FORGET ME NOT IS A ACRYLIC PAINTING ON SOFT CANVAS. 16 X 20 INCHES, READY TO HANG. TOUCHES OF SILVER AND THE WORDS...MY LOVE FORGET ME NOT..XXX.OOO IN THE UPPER LEFT CORNER. PAINTED WITH THE FORGET ME NOT FLOWERS IN MIND. A TRUE LOVE SYMBOL .. SIGNED AND DATED. ALL SIDES ARE PAINTED. SEALED WITH A MATT FINISH. SHIPPED OUT WITH INSURED Added on Jan 17, 2009 TO BUY PLEASE GO TO HTTP://WWW.FUNKYLUKE.ETSY.COM

a day in the country

to cold for the cows to come out

a day in the country

just driving around looking at mother nature

LITTLE MINI WALL ART

WORK IN PROGRESS

IT IS CALLED FORGET- ME- NOT.. SOMEDAY I WILL FINISH IT

MY NEW LOGO

BY MY BRO.. GET YOURS! GO TO CHRIS@2BUSDESIGN.COM HE ALSO DOES WEB PAGES, CARDS AND MUCH MORE

THE MANY FACES OF ME!!!

WHEN LIFE IS GETTING TO YOU.. BE CRAZY!

flower power

NEW KIDS IN THE HOUSE

4 THINGS HANDMADE SWAP

FOR MY PEEPS ON FLICKR. WOOD HEARTS WITH PAINT AND GLITTER

FIVE THINGS SWAP

MADE FROM CEREAL BOXES, A LITTLE PAINT AND A FEW BEADS FOR MY PEEPS ON FLICKR

ARTIST OF THE WEEK STELLA CAMPANELLI

For The Modern Bride Home Reviews Contact Us FAQ Products Gallery (Over 500 Pictures!) Visit our Blog *Order before January 1st to take advantage of 2008 pricing* New Price List @ of 2009 Card Boxes Why go typical when you can have something extraordinary? Don’t settle for a store bought card box, the outdated styles, or one that thousands of other couples have already used before. Order one that is made JUST FOR YOU! Many brides and grooms set up a collection area for the cards during cocktail hour. Others like the idea of personally collecting them as they make their rounds, which is great, however you need to be able to unload throughout the night. Carrying them in a money bag can be quite burdensome and designating a family member/close friend to hold your cards all night, is not very fair since that person is there to have fun and celebrate your special day. Either way, you really need a secure & visible place to keep them all together. In planning such a joyous day, you wouldn't think that theft should be something of concern. Sadly every year thousands and thousands of brides report having cards stolen by their own guests, guests of coinciding parties, and staff members. This is very likely to occur when your cards are exposed and easily accessible like with the bird cage, wishing well, mail box, and other similar options. However all of your worries can be eased by ordering one of our card boxes. They are strategically created so that the cards cannot be accessed until after the event. The card slot is large enough to fit ALL size cards, but small enough where someone can't reach inside. Our card boxes are also larger than all our competitors, so rest assured your card box will be easily seen. We cater to all events: weddings, engagement parties, bridal showers, baby showers,birthdays, anniversaries, charity events, fundraisers, bridal shows, etc. Your card box would be made in your colors (swatches are encouraged), your theme if applicable, and designed to coordinate and accent the rest of your wedding decor. All card boxes are made with quality fabrics, ribbons, embellishments, silk flowers, and anything else needed to fulfill the requests of our customers. Since we offer various sizes, the heights do vary however our boxes range from 8" up to 2 feet tall! (taller boxes available upon request; additional fees apply). When considering what box height works best for you, be sure to remember that the height of the box is in addition to the height of the table it will be placed on. A box that is 2 feet tall may not seem that high however once on a table it's a very large piece. All cards fall to the bottom box and that box alone holds about 150 cards (approx 300 guests). You can increase the capacity by opting for a higher card slot. We offer many personalization options which are listed on the Card Box Order Form. All prices reflect a fully designed and completed card box. Any specialty items requested (i.e. sailboat, brooches, excessive rhinestone detailing, cake toppers, etc) may be subject to additional fees and you would be contacted prior to production. There is no assembly needed for our card boxes, as you see them is how they ship and arrive to you. All you would need to do is unpack it and it's ready for use. Order Now Home | Card Box Order Form | Reviews | Contact Us | FAQ | Products | Gallery | About Us Copyright © For The Modern Bride 2006-2008 | All Rights Reserved

LOVE FADES

3D ACRYLIC PIECE FOR SALE AT HTTP://WWW.FUNKYLUKE.ETSY.COM

funkyluke's new look..THE COSMIC COTTAGE

PLEASE VISIT FUNKYLUKE.ETSY.COM FOR SALES

MERRY CHRISTMAS

WELL IT FLEW BY, MY PARENTS CAME UP AND WE HAD A BLAST. MY DAD LOVES WII BOWLING..LOL.. BEN TOOK PICS OF MY FOLKS AND PUT ON PLAY MONEY.. MISS YOU WILLIAM LOVE TO MY BROTHERS

MAKE A NEW CHANGE FOR THE NEW YEAR!!!!

WOW WERE HAVE I BEEN!!

THANKFUL FOR SALES BEING GREAT THIS MONTH! WORKING ON CHANGING MY STYLE A LITTLE FOR THE MASSES. HOPE YOU ALL HAVE A HAPPY HOLIDAY!!!

I HAVE NOT BEEN POSTING MUCH DUE TO I FEEL I NEED A CHANGE IN MY ART..A CHANGE IN MY LIFE.. WHEN I FIND IT I WILL LET YOU KNOW..LOL..I HAVE BEEN COUPON CUTTING AND THINKING..THINKING..THINKING..HOURS OF THINKING!!!! AND WAITING FOR A BAG OF MONEY TO FALL FROM THE SKY..AND THINKING.. AND MAKING COOKIES, SOME MORE THINKING

WHAT HAPPEN TO HALLOWEEN

WOW TIMES HAVE CHANGE.. THE CANDY IS SMALLER THEN YOUR THUMB.. YOU WILL NEVER SEE CHOCOLATE BARS ANY MORE.. YOU HAVE TO GO WITH YOUR PARENTS DUE TO SO MANY PERVES IN THE WORLD.. ME AND MANY OTHER FAMILYS DID NOT BUY REAL PUMPKINS.. I DID NOT SEE ONE REAL ONE!..A HALLOWEEN MASK IS ALL YOU NEED NOW A DAYS... BUT THE SPIRIT STILL LIVES ON.WE HAD OVER 300 KIDS AT MY DOOR AND I NEVER SAW SO MANY MOMS WITH 3 MONTH OLD BABIES ASKING FOR CANDY!OK THEY ARE CUTE BUT COME ON...THIS YEAR IT WAS NOT THE SAME.22 YEARS OF TRICK OR TREATING AND I FEEL SAD.THE WORLD RUNS ON THE MIGHTY DOLLAR. I DREAD CHRISTMAS SHOPPING THIS YEAR..TOYS WILL PUT YOU IN THE POOR HOUSE.NEXT YEAR I THINK WE WILL JUST HAVE A PARTY. YOU CANT EVEN DRESS UP FOR SCHOOL ANY MORE

THE SWANNEE RIVER

BEN LOVES TO FISH SO TODAY WE ALL WENT TO THE SWANNEE RIVER,WE FOUND A DEER JAW BONE.. YOU CAN SEE BEN HOLDING IT STILL WITH TEETH Lyrics [4]Although this song may sometimes be performed with "modern" lyrics that some see as more racially sensitive, the song's original lyrics, included here, have been officially adopted as the lyrics of Florida's state song.[2] 1st verse Way down upon de Swanee ribber (river) Far, far away, Dere's wha my heart is turning ebber, Dere's wha de old folks stay. All up and down de whole creation Sadly I roam, Still longing for de old plantation And for de old folks at home. Chorus All de world am sad and dreary, Ebry where I roam, Oh! darkies how my heart grows weary, Far from de old folks at home. 2nd verse All round de little farm I wandered When I was young, Den many happy days I squandered, Many de songs I sung. When I was playing wid my brudder Happy was I Oh! take me to my kind old mudder, Dere let me live and die. Chorus 3rd verse One little hut amond de bushes, One dat I love, Still sadly to my mem'ry rushes, No matter where I rove When will I see de bees a humming All round de comb? When will I hear de banjo tumming Down in my good old home? [edit] Popular culture

A NEW TWIST TO MY STYLE

WORKING WITH THE CAMERA OUTSIDE WITH MINI PROPS TRYING MORE WATERCOLORS PRINTS UP FOR SALE AT FUNKYLUKE.ETSY.COM

rockin funky fashions..www.myauntdebbie.etsy.com

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my shop and profile page and giving me the opportunity to pursue my business full time! I live in Lancaster PA USA with my husband Nick and very big cat Mr. Muff. My 3 rad nephews; Michael, Daniel and Johnny-Boy are the inspiration behind the business name of "My Aunt Debbie". I do alot of sumo wrestling, video game playing, and building monster houses when they're around. It's fun and then I take a big nap! A little about my clothing and accessories line.... I have created an entire line of clothing, accessories, jewelry and art with vintage recycled and repurposed materials. These delights are lovingly handcrafted on a vintage Kenmore sewing machine in my Lancaster studio. I hope to have a retail store/studio space,and classroom space one day soon. I'll keep you updated on that! If you would like to have my "My Aunt Debbie" line represented in your boutique please convo me!

Craft ideas for quiet weekends

Craft ideas for quiet weekends By Kate Leighton Bored on a Saturday night? Well, with the weather changing and the price of gas, who can blame you for wanting to just chill indoors? If you’re looking for a creative outlet for all that energy, and are looking for something meaningful to do, we have a few ideas to keep you occupied! This Mandala Coloring Book is great for all ages. Believe it or not, it is under $10.00, contains over 70 designs, including chakra mandalas, and is downloadable right from your PC in an easy .pdf format. A Mandala is the representation of the universe, and coloring one is a great form of meditation. You can see it and a sample of what the Mandala looks like at www.mandalahealing.com. In for the long haul? Okay, then you need something that will take some time to do. Imagine creating this incredible Buddhist cross-stitch picture for your wall. It’s beautiful, peaceful and will look amazing on any wall. There are a ton of great patterns available at www.stitch-cross.com . Put on some quiet music, sit down, and learn the Art of Bonsai. This Bonsai Tree kit comes with everything, including a 2 year old Japanese Juniper Bonsai Tree and full instructions. Cultivate nature as you bring your spirit into balance. Oh yeah, and it’s under $20.00. There are some great accessories and other plant kits at www.evesgardeninc.com. So if you’re looking for something to work on over the fall and winter, why not stop for a moment and work on your spirit. Share Share on Facebook Digg This del.icio.us Stumble Upon

artist of the week http://www. doodlebugfinery.etsy.com

doodlebugfinery's Profile Bio hello. mom to sophia french major fabric-obsessed trying to avoid getting a "real" job by making stuff into the wee hours while sophia sleeps... ::STORE POLICIES, MUMBO-JUMBO, & RIFF-RAFF:: ::M A T E R I A L S:: doodlebug finery uses only high quality, premium materials: designer quilt shop cottons from such greats as Free Spirit, Rowan, and Westminster to name a few. I use German Mettler thread (and occasionally Guttermann). Plush chenille backings are name brand only: Benartex, Avlyn and the like. I do not use inferior “minky” from Joann’s or Hancock’s, and you can definitely tell the difference. Batting used is always 100% cotton. Shirts and onesies are from American Apparel (made in the USA) unless otherwise specified. The diapers used for burp cloths are 6-ply cotton prefolds made by Gerber. I am currently searching for a more sustainable source for diapers. ::R E T U R N S:: doodlebug finery is happy to accept returns for any reason within seven (7) days of receipt. Item(s) must be in brand new, re-sellable condition. Your full purchase price (minus shipping) will be refunded to you. ::S H I P P I N G:: All purchases will be shipped within 48 hours via the good ol’ fashioned United States Postal Service’s First Class or Priority Mail, depending on the weight of your purchase. Insurance is optional. I cannot take responsibility for packages lost by the post office or stolen off the porch by that punk neighbor kid. Items are wrapped in decorative tissue paper and ribbon and include a doodlebug finery hang tag. Items can be shipped wherever you would like them: to you or someone else. If you would like for me to include a card with a personalized message from yourself, just let me know in the “Message to Seller” section upon checkout. ::G I F T C E R T I F I C A T E S:: Stumped as to what to get ‘em? Don’t know if they’d really like a dog made out of socks or another bib? Let them decide! Gift certificates for my Etsy shop can be purchased in any denomination. Just check the shop or convo!

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THE TRUTH OR ALL LIES

The justification for Public Law 93-531 passed by Congress in 1974 was that the Navajo-Hopi land dispute is so serious that 10,000 Navajos near Big Mountain, Arizona, must be relocated, forcibly if necessary. It would be the largest forced relocation of U.S. citizens since the relocation of Japanese-Americans during World War II. But tradition-minded Navajo and Hopi claim there never was a land dispute. They say the dispute was invented to get the Navajos and their livestock off mineral-rich land in the Hopi reservation so it could be developed by mining companies such as Peabody Coal and Kerr-McGee. Crossposted at Native American Netroots This should cost McCain any possibility of him ever being the next president of the United States, period. The ACSA challenges Senator McCain on his legislative history of Human Rights Violations: "a Skeleton in his closet: UNFIT to hold public office!" A public research website: http://www.cain2008.org has brought together diverse historical elements of factual proof that Senator John McCain's was the key "point man" introducing, enacting and enforcing law that removed Dineh-Navajo Families from their reservation on the Black Mesa in Arizona. The McCain revised law relocated them to Church's Hill, Nevada (a Nuclear Waste Superfund Site, called "the New Lands" in PL 93-531). The Dineh-Navajo, a deeply spiritual and peaceful people, engaged in only peaceful resistance to being moved off lands they'd owned since 1500 A.D. Nonetheless, the Public Press and UN depicted brutalization, rights deprivation and forcible relocation. - snip - Senator McCain and his predecessors introduced legislation (S1973-1 and S.1003) which they claimed were justified by what has turned out to be a non-existent range war between the Dineh (mainly consisting of grandfathers and grandmothers in their 70's living on farmlands that had belonged to their tribe since 1500 AD) and the Hopi (the 3-5 individuals rapidly assembled to assist Peabody Western Group by Senator McCain, Congressman Owens and John Boyden). Subsequently, as the Dineh were removed from their farms by the "Relocation Commission" authorized by the US Senate at the behest of the revisions to the Public Law 93-531 introduced as S.1973-1 (1996 Partition) and S.1003 (2001 and 2005 accelerated removal of the Dineh by amendment) by Senator McCain, expanded Coal Mining Rights to their lands were granted to Peabody Western who with Bechtel Corp, have been mining the lands formerly occupied by the Dineh, and piping the coal to the Mohave Generating Station in Nevada, which serves the Las Vegas and Reno areas power needs. He made a bogus claim that the Navajo and the Hopi were having land disputes, when the truth was, they weren’t. So what was the real intention? It must have been to steal their land and give it “to the coal companies without making any provisions to protect the burial or sacred sites,� because that’s exactly what happened. Source The Dineh (otherwise known as Navajo) were stripped of all land title and forced to relocate. Their land was turned over to the coal companies without making any provisions to protect the burial or sacred sites that would be destroyed by the mines. People whose lives were based in their deep spiritual and life-giving relationship with the land were relocated into cities, often without compensation, forbidden to return to the land that their families had occupied for generations. People became homeless with significant increases in alcoholism, suicide, family break up, emotional abuse and death. - snip - "I feel that in relocating these elderly people, we are as bad as the Nazis that ran the concentration camps in World War II." -- Roger Lewis, federally appointed Relocation Commissioner upon resignation "I believe that the forced relocation of Navajo and Hopi people that followed from the passage in 1974 of Public Law 93-531 is a major violation of these people's human rights. Indeed this forced relocation of over 12,000 Native Americans is one of the worst cases of involuntary community resettlement that I have studied throughout the world over the past 40 years." -- Thayer Scudder, Professor of Anthropology, California Institute of Technology in a letter to Mr. Abdelfattah Amor, UN Special Rapporteur on Religious Intolerance That is exactly. What. Happened, along with forcibly relocating the elderly and being what Scudder called “one of the worst cases of involuntary community resettlement that I have studied throughout the world over the past 40 years" and what Wager called, “the largest forced relocation of U.S. citizens since the relocation of Japanese-Americans during World War II.� I thought the days of Indian Agents deceptively crafting words to steal land and resulting in forced relocation were long gone, but now there’s a republican presidential candidate running sliming for the highest office in the land, McCain & Bush who’s done just that. McCain introduced legislation (S1973-1 and S.1003) and claimed that legislation was justified by a non-existent range war between the Dineh and the Hopi. (emphasis mine) Source James McLaughlin served under 12 U.S. presidents as an American Indian agent on the Standing Rock Reservation. He wrote an official government report covering the death of Sitting Bull at a camp near the reservation. - snip - Sitting Bull regarded McLaughlin as an evil enemy of all American Indians. Well, I want a president - not an Indian Agent. Source John McCain's political history is loaded with abuse of his position concerning lobbyists. Since posting actual links is against HuffPo policy, do the simple research yourself. Look into the forcible removal of the Dineh tribes, known as the Navajo, in Arizona. Follow his ties to Atty John Boyden and the Peabody Western Group (nka Peabody Energy) and their advantages gained from McCain's legislation S1973-1 and S1003. He pushed Atty Gen Reno in forcing them off their treaty lands and onto a nuclear waste site (Church Hill, Nevada) through the "Relocation Commission" Look up PL 93-531. Genocide for the expansion of mining rights. Follow the money that supported his political career from the energy elites that own the Mohave Generating Station in Nevada. John McCain is a corrupt politician and the evidence is there to prove it. posted 02/21/2008 at 11:28:47 John McCain "knows what's best for America", and that's Straight Talk, my friends....unless of course you're a Native American.

water bottles.. i am so bad!

Hopefully if you’re at this site and reading this you are well aware of the alternatives to using disposable bottles and recycle the ones you do. The advent of bottled water sent our already wasteful consumer culture into pollution overdrive and it’s a tremendous task to put the brakes on the momentum of this waste. Here is a list of plastic bottle fun facts that put the magnitude of this pollution into scope. Plastic bottles take 700 years to begin composting 90% of the cost of bottled water is due to the bottle itself 80% of plastic bottles are not recycled 38 million plastic bottles go to the dump per year in America from bottled water (not including soda) 24 million gallons of oil are needed to produce a billion plastic bottles The average American consumes 167 bottles of water a year Bottling and shipping water is the least energy efficient method ever used to supply water Bottled water is the second most popular beverage in the United States Although it can be easy and convenient to pick up bottle beverage products the end cost to the environment is staggering. So be mindful when you drink…and remember, friends don’

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WE KEEP EVERYTHING IN THE BOXES FOR 11 MONTHS.. NOT THIS YEAR!2 MONTHS OF HALLOWEEN.. HER IS A SMALL TREE SPRAYED BLACK. WENT TO THE DOLLAR STORE BOUGHT A BAG OF RUBBER SPIDERS AND SNAKES.. A LITTLE GLUE AND SPARKLES. USED ALL THE LITTLE LEFT OVERS FROM LAST YEAR AND BOO! MY TREE..

MIKE BURNES IS SOUTHERN ROCK

Cawling all crows! This CD has enuff Southern Rock dropped into it so you can quench your thirst for some genuine a**kickin' rock and roll from songwriter Mike Burnes. He serves it up with a twist and some sliding guitars that includes playful sing-along tunes, rockabilly and anthems. Straight up and no excuses---the best recording work Mike has done so far: Little Dixie Cups Crystal Death A Dead Horse Rebel Yell Rising South Boogie Man Burning Passion Honkytonk Heaven Wing and a Prayer You can sample the tunes on myspace and learn more about this talented songwriter! http://www.myspace.com/mikeburnes Edge of the Wildwood is proud to offer all 8 CDs on Etsy; Mike is my brother and you'll find all his CDs in the FAMILY COLLECTION>>> All of these recordings are protected by copyright

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HTTP://WWW.WILDWOOD.ETSY.COM......I find wonder in nature, and my crafts are a special way to express my woodsy side. My passion for using found materials and exploring traditional decorative techniques is very rewarding, and often leads me into The Wildwood. Having very little experience with wood working, I use my lettering and painting skills to develop a unique earthy style. It's like Country Crafts gone Middle Earth! The combination of wood burning and painting creates some charming, "Old World" creations. My vision for discovering treasures along the path is also reflected in the creek rocks that are transformed into forest creatures. The goal for my rock painting is realism, but sometimes you'll find some whimsy in there:) I've lived in Tennessee for 20 years with my dear husband, Jody and I thrive on the support of my close family

MINI WALL ART OF MOTHER GUADALUPE

4X4 VINTAGE WOOD FRAME EMBELLISH WITH RELIGIOUS METAL CHARMS AND SEA BEADS. ALL FOUR SIDES ARE COVERED WITH SILVER MESH TRIM. READY TO HANG. 4X4 GLOSS PRINT OF THE MOTHER. CAN BE FOUND AT ...WWW.FUNKYLUKE.ETSY.COM Our Lady of Guadalupe (Spanish: Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe), also called the Virgin of Guadalupe (Spanish: Virgen de Guadalupe) and a 16th century Roman Catholic icon depicting an apparition of the Virgin Mary. It is Mexico's most beloved religious and cultural image. Our Lady of Guadalupe is known in Mexico as "La Virgen Morena", which means "The brown-skinned Virgin". Our Lady of Guadalupe's feast day is celebrated on December 12, commemorating the account of her appearances to Saint Juan Diego on the hill of Tepeyac near Mexico City from December 9 through December 12, 1531.[1] The Virgin of Guadalupe is a cultural symbol of significant importance to the Mexican identity. The Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City is the second most visited Roman catholic shrine in the world after the Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican.

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4X4 VINTAGE FRAME EMBELLISHED WITH METAL CHARMS,BEADS,GOLD PAINT AND SILVER MESH TRIM HOLDS A 4X4 GLOSS PRINT OF FRIDA KAHOL CAN BE FOUND AT ...WWW.FUNKYLUKE.ETSY.COM Frida Kahlo (July 6, 1907 – July 13, 1954) was a Mexican painter, who has achieved great international popularity.[1] She painted using vibrant colors in a style that was influenced by indigenous cultures of Mexico as well as by European influences that include Realism, Symbolism, and Surrealism. Many of her works are self-portraits that symbolically express her own pain and sexuality.

teflon can kill you

What Teflon Is And Why You Should Avoid It. July 31st, 2007 • Related • Filed Under * No Related Post Filed Under: toxic teflon.jpg You know you used it growing up even though your mom’s pans were all beat up and flaking. You know you have used it around your own house, and you know that restaurants use it to cook your food with. You may have even heard it was bad for you. But do you know why and just how bad? Teflon is the trademarked name for Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). This chemical, which makes things “non-stick” in its use here, should be classified as a “likely carcinogen” (cancer-causing substance) according to some advisers to the EPA. You would think that that should be enough to get the EPA to ban its use in tons of products, but alas no…they have just decided that the companies using Teflon should make it less likely to break down. Huh? Yep, in effect, everybody can keep using Teflon as long as they figure out a way to keep it from leeching into everything that it is used in…cookware, clothes, pizza boxes, microwave popcorn bags, etc. And companies have until 2015 to do so. I can’t wait to see what type of chemical they come up with to make it “safer” and what that new chemical will do to us. See, within two to five minutes on a stove, cookware coated with Teflon can exceed temperatures at which the coating breaks apart and emits toxic particles and gases linked to thousands of pet bird deaths and an unknown number of human illnesses each year. Sounds safe, right? From the Environmental Working Group: “In new tests conducted by a university food safety professor, a generic non-stick frying pan preheated on a conventional, electric stovetop burner reached 736°F in three minutes and 20 seconds, with temperatures still rising when the tests were terminated. A Teflon pan reached 721°F in just five minutes under the same test conditions (See Figure 1), as measured by a commercially available infrared thermometer. DuPont studies show that the Teflon offgases toxic particulates at 446°F. At 680°F Teflon pans release at least six toxic gases, including two carcinogens, two global pollutants, and MFA, a chemical lethal to humans at low doses. At temperatures that DuPont scientists claim are reached on stovetop drip pans (1000°F), non-stick coatings break down to a chemical warfare agent known as PFIB, and a chemical analog of the WWII nerve gas phosgene.“ Well that certainly sounds safe, no? A few years back we switched to stainless steel pots and pans and have not looked back. They might take a little bit longer to clean up, but it is worth it knowing I am not cooking any additional chemicals into my food, never mind releasing more dangerous gases into the air. If you have pans coated with Teflon, I would really advise you to get rid of them and buy stainless steel or cast iron ones; even the cheap ones from Target or somewhere like that are better than using the ones coated with Teflon. Multiple studies have shown how toxic this stuff is…would you like a side of polytetrafluoroethylene or perfluorooctanoic acid with your eggs? Did not think so. * No Related Post

PLANTS THAT SOAK UP INDOOR POLLUTION

Plants Soak Up Indoor Pollution A home that's full of green plants greets you with an unmistakably different feeling. The air is alive and clean, crackling with positive energy. The plants seem to be giving off not only oxygen but also good vibrations. But plant-filled homes feet different not only because of what the plants are giving off, but because of what they are taking in. Many house plants literally consume the chemical pollutants that pervade modern homes and may be responsible for health problems from sore throats to cancer. For less than the price of one doctor visit for a sore throat, house plants can clean the air in your home and make it safer for you to breathe. Modern homes can be a minefield of chemical hazards. Carpets, furniture, insulation, paint, and even fireplaces can emit hazardous gases. Formaldehyde is released from a host of household furnishings, including synthetic carpeting, particleboard (used to make bookcases, desks, and tables), foam insulation, upholstery, curtains, and even so-called air fresheners. When present at levels above 0.1 parts per million parts of air, it can cause a wide range of symptoms from burning sensations in the eyes, nose, and throat, to nausea, coughing, and even skin rashes. Xylene, benzene, and carbon monoxide are among the other invisible gases that can cause a similar array of symptoms. In a study by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), an 800-cubic-foot room (10 feet by 10 feet by 8 feet) contained pollution levels of approximately 1,808 micrograms of formaldehyde, 112 micrograms of xylene, and 67 micrograms of benzene. Common house plants such as the Boston fern, English ivy, and spider plant are inexpensive, ecologically sound, aesthetically pleasing ways to filter toxins from your home, particularly during these winter months when you are likely to spend most of your time closed up indoors with the windows shut. A single Boston fern can remove 1,800 micrograms of formaldehyde from the air (nearly the total amount found in the EPA study) in about an hour. Some plants, of course, are especially good at filtering certain pollutants. The areca palm, for example, is the most effective filter of xylene. Other plants, such as Boston ferns, chrysanthemums, and dwarf date palms, are better at removing formaldehyde. The Foliage for Clean Air Council, a communications clearinghouse for information on the use of foliage to improve indoor air quality, recommends a minimum of two plants per 100 square feet of floor space in an average home with eight- to ten-foot ceilings. Fill your home with as many plants as you can. If you're not ready to fill your house with plants, start on a smaller scale by selecting plants that are known to remove the most worrisome pollutants. Four species were particularly efficient in filtering formaldehyde, benzene, xylene, and carbon monoxide. Introducing these plants into your home can significantly reduce the concentration of these chemicals and possibly hundreds of others. Although the calculations of the buildup and dispersion of pollutants in a home are complex, these plants can drastically improve the air you breathe. The actual rates at which the plants clean the air will vary depending on the size of the plant, the temperature, and how polluted the air is, among other things. BOSTON FERN Nephrolepsis exaltata bostoniensis Type: Hanging perennial Main Pollutant Removed: Formaldehyde, at a rate of 1,863 micrograms per hour. Other Pollutants Removed: Xylene, at a rate of 208 micrograms per hour Recommended Placement in Home: If you've recently bought new furniture or carpeting, place one or two Boston ferns in each of the appropriate rooms. Cost: An eight- to ten-inch hanging plant costs $10 to $25. Care: They are easy to grow in medium to bright light. As with most plants, water them only when the soil feels dry. ENGLISH IVY Hedera helix Type: Hanging perennial. Main Pollutant Removed: Benzene; the plant removed 90 percent from a sealed chamber. Other Pollutants Removed: Formaldehyde, at a rate of 1,120 micrograms per hour. Xylene, at a rate of 131 micrograms per hour. Recommended Placement in Home: These are especially effective in a room that has been freshly painted or carpeted. They're also beneficial in a room that contains plastic equipment or furnishings (computers, printers, fax machines) or ink. Cost: A five-inch potted plant costs from $5 to $30. Care: These plants are easy to grow in bright light. ARECA PALM Chrysalidocarpus lutescens Type: Upright perennial. Main Pollutant Removed: Xylene, at a rate of 654 micrograms per hour. Other Pollutants Removed: Formaldehyde, at a rate of 938 micrograms per hour. Recommended Placement in Home: Areca palms can be used effectively in virtually any room, but are especially useful in those that are carpeted or contain freshly varnished furniture. Cost: A ten-inch potted Areca palm costs $20 to $50. Care: These plants grow well in the sun. They need year-round warmth, ample humidity, and filtered sunlight. SPIDER PLANT Chlorophytum comosum Type: Trailing perennial. Main Pollutant Removed: Carbon monoxide; the plant removed over 96 percent of this potentially deadly gas. Other Pollutants Removed: Xylene, at a rate of 268 micrograms per hour. Formaldehyde, at a rate of 560 micrograms per hour. Recommended Placement in Home: These are useful in kitchens with gas stoves or in rooms with fireplaces, where carbon monoxide may accumulate. Cost: A ten-inch hanging spider plant costs between $10 and $15. Care: They are easy to grow in bright to medium light. JANET CRAIG/STRIPED DRACAENA Dracaena deremensis Type: Upright perennial. Main Pollutants Removed: Formaldehyde, at a rate of 1,361 micrograms per hour. Xylene, at a rate of l54 micrograms per hour. Recommended Placement in Home: These are especially effective in newly carpeted or newly furnished rooms. Cost: An eight- to ten-inch potted Janet Craig costs $15 to $50. Care: This plant needs bright to medium light, and can reach heights of fifteen feet, although it is best kept smaller.

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MY SUBMISSION FOE THE 350 CRAFTERS CONTEST

350 Craft Challenge - Submission period now open! 1 Action in * Art We're teaming up with crafty people all over the world to spread the 350 message--and we've got some great prizes to go along with it. Creativity 350Update: The submission period is now open from now until August 15th. Visit www.craftster.org/350 to submit your designs! 350.org has teamed up with Craftster.org, and other crafting organizations to sponsor a couple of exciting contests over the next few months. Together we’re asking people to create quilts, t-shirts, hats, needlepoint designs, finger puppets, or whatever you can think of that helps spread the number 350 in their community. The submission period will be during the month of August, when participants will be able to enter their creations in the t-shirt design competition or the general craft competition – so get started early! Visit the contest website at www.craftster.org/350 for more details. Many thanks to the Creativity 350 pa

GLOBAL WARMING.....350

50 › Understanding 350 Understanding 350 * So, what is global warming and what's the problem anyway? * And what does this 350 number even mean? * If we're already past 350, are we all doomed? * How do we get the world on track to get to 350? * How do we actually reduce carbon emissions to get to 350?? * Will this thing work? Will world leaders listen? * Where did this 350 number come from? * Isn't America the biggest source of the problem? What about China and India? * 350 is just a number. Wouldn't "Climate Emergency" or "Clean Energy Now" be a better call to action? * Why another organization--there are already too many things going on! # So, what is global warming and what's the problem anyway? The science is clear: global warming is happening faster than ever and humans are responsible. Global warming is caused by releasing what are called greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. The most common greenhouse gas is carbon dioxide. Many of the activities we do every day like turn the lights on, cook food, or heat or cool our homes rely on energy sources like coal and oil that emit carbon dioxide and other heat-trapping gases. This is a major problem because global warming destabilizes the delicate balance that makes life on this planet possible. Just a few degrees in temperature can completely change the world as we know it, and threaten the lives of millions of people around the world. But don't give up hope! You can help stop global warming by taking action here at 350.org. # And what does this 350 number even mean? 350 is the number that leading scientists say is the safe upper limit for carbon dioxide--measured in "Parts Per Million" in our atmosphere. 350 PPM--it's the number humanity needs to get back to as soon as possible to avoid runaway climate change. # If we're already past 350, are we all doomed? No. We're like the patient that goes to the doctor and learns he's overweight, or his cholesterol is too high. He doesn't die immediately—but until he changes his lifestyle and gets back down to the safe zone, he's at more risk for heart attack or stroke. The planet is in its danger zone because we've poured too much carbon into the atmosphere, and we're starting to see signs of real trouble: melting ice caps, rapidly spreading drought. We need to scramble back as quickly as we can to safety. # How do we get the world on track to get to 350? We need an international agreement to reduce carbon emissions fast. The United Nations is working on a treaty, which is supposed to be completed in December of 2009 at a conference in Copenhagen, Denmark. But the current plans for the treaty are much too weak to get us back to safety. This treaty needs to put a high enough price on carbon that we stop using so much. It also needs to make sure that poor countries are ensured a fair chance to develop. # OK, but how do we actually reduce carbon emissions to get to 350? Make no mistake--getting back to 350 means transforming our world. It means building solar arrays instead of coal plants, it means planting trees instead of clear-cutting rainforests, it means increasing efficiency and decreasing our waste. Getting to 350 means developing a thousand different solutions--all of which will become much easier if we have a global treaty grounded in the latest science and built around the principles of equity and justice. To get this kind of treaty, we need a movement of people who care enough about our shared global future to get involved and make their voices heard. # Will this thing work? Will world leaders listen? Only if we're loud enough. If we can make this number known across the planet, that mere fact will exert some real pressure on negotiators. We need people to understand that 350 marks either success or failure for these climate negotiations. It's not an easy fight—the other side has the power of the fossil fuel industry. But we think the voice of ordinary people will be heard, if it's loud enough. That's all of our job—to make enough noise that we can't be easily ignored. # Where did this 350 number come from? Dr. James Hansen, of NASA, the United States' space agency, has been researching global warming longer than just about anyone else. He was the first to publicly testify before the U.S. Congress, in June of 1988, that global warming was real. He and his colleagues have used both real-world observation, computer simulation, and mountains of data about ancient climates to calculate what constitutes dangerous quantities of carbon in the atmosphere. The Bush Administration has tried to keep Hansen and his team from speaking publicly, but their analysis has been widely praised by other scientists, and by experts like Nobel Prize winner Al Gore. The full text of James Hansen's paper about 350 can be found here. # Isn't America the biggest source of the problem? What about China and India? Yes—America has been producing more CO2 than any other country, and leads the industrialized world in per capita emissions. Even though China now produces as much CO2 annually, the US still produces many times more carbon per person than China, India, and most other countries. And America has blocked meaningful international action for many years. That's why many of us at 350.org have worked hard to change U.S. policy—we staged more than 2,000 demonstrations in all 50 states in 2007, and helped spur Congress to pass the first real laws to reduce CO2. Now we need help from around the world to persuade both the U.S. and the U.N. to continue the process. China and India and the rest of the developing world need to be involved. But since per capita they use far less energy than the West, and have been doing so for much shorter periods of time, and are using fossil fuels to pull people out of poverty, their involvement needs to be different. The West is going to have to use some tiny percentage of the wealth it built up filling the atmosphere with carbon to transfer technology north to south so that these countries can meet their legitimate development needs without burning all their coal. A great resource for thinking about these questions is the paper prepared by the Greenhouse Rights Network, which can be found here. # 350 is just a number. Wouldn't "Climate Emergency" or "Clean Energy Now" be a better call to action? 350 translates into many languages--numerals are among the few things most people around the world recognize. More to the point, 350 tells us what we need to do. Far from boring, it's the most important number in the world. It contains, rightly understood, the recipe for a very different world, one that moves past cheap fossil fuel to more sensible technologies, more closely-knit communities, and a more equitable global society. # Why another organization--there are already too many things going on! It's true, there are lots of organizations and individuals working hard to solve the climate crisis. This is great news--it means that we don't really need to build a movement from scratch because it's already bubbling up all over the world. Our hope is that we can shine a spotlight on the work of existing organizations, highlighting everyone's incredible work and knitting these many efforts together for a powerful and unified call to action--a call that is global, scientific, and specific. By providing a common platform with the 350 target, we can help to stitch together a whole that is truly greater than the sum of its parts, a diverse movement that speaks with one collective voice. * Broadcast

GREEN CLEANING KIT FOR YOUR HOME

Blog: How to make a Green Cleaning Kit There are so many good reasons to start cleaning green. It costs less than using conventional cleaners, its kinder to the environment, and its non-toxic so kinder to your body too! You only need a few basic ingredients to clean the whole house. What you need: Baking Soda - abrasive, water soluble and anti-fungal White Vinegar - a deodoriser and sanitiser Liquid Castille Soap Tea Tree Oil - anti-fungal, antiseptic Salt Spray Bottles Creme Cleaner 1/2 cup Baking Soda Liquid Castille Soap Mix the two together to a texture like frosting. Great on baths, showers and handbasins. All purpose Spray Cleaner Fill a spray bottle with half white vinegar and half water. This is also a good floor cleaner. Mould Killer 2 tsp Tea Tree Oil 2 cups Water Shake together in a spray bottle and spray onto mould in showers, on walls, ceilings . . . in fact pretty much anywhere! Window Cleaner 1/2 tsp Castille Soap 3 T White Vinegar 2 cups Water Microwave Cleaner 1/2 cup White Vinegar 1/2 cup Water Bring to the boil in the microwave. Baked on food will be loosened so you can easily wipe it off and the microwave will be deodorised. Toilet Cleaner 1/4 cup Baking Soda 1 cup White Vinegar Sprinkle Baking Soda around toilet bowl. Pour over White vinegar. Scrub with a toilet brush. Oven Cleaner 3/4 cup Baking Soda 1/4 cup Salt 1/4 cup Water Mix ingredients to a thick paste. Moisten oven surfaces with a damp cloth. Spread paste over oven surfaces. Leave overnight, then remove with a spatula and wipe clean.

YOUR SPIRITUAL BIRDS

Your Horoscope Bird of Power posted by Annie B. Bond Mar 18, 2007 1:07 pm filed under: Spirituality, Guidance, bird, horoscope, sun sign Your Horoscope Bird of Power * add to favorites * print * tell a friend * bookmark 25 comments Inspired by Earth Magic, by Claire Nahmad (Inner Traditions, 1994). Ever wish you could fly? Your sun sign is traditionally associated with different birds that can carry messages to the Great Spirit for you, offer spirit-support and healing, or sing a song for your soul. Find out which birds are your horoscope birds of power here. Aries, March 21-April 19: Vulture, magpie, robin. Taurus, April 20-May 21: Dove, sparrow, swan. Gemini, May 22-June 20: Parrot, linnet, eagle, finch. Cancer, June 21-July 22: Seagull, owl, white peacock. Leo, July 23- Aug. 22: Peacock, rooster, eagle. Virgo, Aug. 23-Sept. 22: Rooster, magpie, parrot. Libra, Sept. 23-Oct. 22: Dove, swan, sparrow. Scorpio, Oct. 23-Nov. 21: Eagle, vulture. Sagittarius, Nov. 22-Dec. 21: Eagle, peacock, bird of paradise. Capricorn, Dec. 22-Jan. 19: Owl, falcon. Aquarius, Jan. 20-Feb. 18: Cuckoo, albatross. Pisces, Feb. 19-March 20: Swan, stork, sandpiper.

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ten top things a broke person is afraid of

The top ten things a broke person is afraid of i think we all have been there are there again now! 1. The telephone. Thank goodness for caller ID. 2. The mail. You’d rather open the Valpak envelope than the envelope from the gas company. 3. The colored slip from the post office. You’ve got (a registered) mail! 4. The long, long pause after the cashier swipes that piece of plastic. It’s like credit card roulette. 5. The knock on the door. Beware, they also peek through windows. 6. The piece of paper stuck to the front door. If colorful, it is probably just a flyer. 7. The hissing sound from the faucet. Don’t flush the toilet. Yet. 8. The utility company’s van. Right in front of the house. 9. The tow truck. Near the car. 10. The following day. It’s just the same thing all over again.

WHAT I HAVE BEEN UP TOO

KEEPING BUSY, WAITING FOR THE KIDS TO GO BACK TO SCHOOL WAITING FOR SOME MONEY TO FALL FROM THE SKY..LIKE NOW..LOL SWAPPING WITH OTHER ARTIST

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GIVE ME YOUR TRASH I WILL TURN IT INTO ART

I RECYCLED THESE OLD RUSTY METAL FLOWERS AND A PLAIN PLASTIC FROG] I CALL THIS ..LOL.. SOME DAY MY PRINCE WILL COME.. YEA SURE

aug 7 2008 9 pm light a candle for tibet

What is a LIGHT PROTEST? A light protest is similar to a normal protest (the kind you hear about in the news or in the papers) but with several main differences: * A light protest unites millions of people around the world. * A light protest invites people to take a simple act on a specific moment in time, for a single goal. * A light protest is a new global medium which enhances the power of one person to make a stand. * A light protest will always fight for a noble cause, such as human rights, freedom of choice, thought, belief and so on. * A light protest is non-profit, and non-violent! Remember, that a light protest depends on each and every one of us making our stand on the same day, and inviting other people & friends to join. It's as simple as that and very effective!

JERSEY ROCKERS CHECK THIS OUT!

Latest News 7/20/08 Well hello there web surfer out in internetland! It's your favorite guy who makes noises with his mouth in to an electrical metal tube! That's right, it's Santino of Scarlet Carson ::roaring applause:: ... ::in my head::! :P lol What's goin on Joe? Hope all is well in the land of OZ. I want to welcome you if you're a new subscriber. As we recently broke past the 100 subscriber benchmark to a nice 120! So thanks for caring! ;) lol Some quick updates for you. We've got 3 shows lined up, this Thursday, Friday, and Sunday. (Details are below.) However, originally we were supposed to bring our sweet asses up to Chasers in Keansburg on Friday after our Waretown show. But, due to some logistical complications (ie Joe has to steal peoples money at a blackjack table, shattering their hopes and dreams of a decent vacation... even though its the first they've taken since their divorce, and sitting in front of them being scooped away by our rhythm guitarist is the poor mofo's life's savings that they bet on a blind hand... poor poor bastard..)! But yeah, lol that's about it, he has work at crazy hours, and we just cant swing both shows. But next time we'll make it hap'n cap'n! On the album home front. Things were progressing at a pretty steady rate, and then our engineer decided to go off and have relations with another band for a week!! (Cheating fuck! I'll cut it off I swear!!) And after all we've done for him, the cooking, the cleaning, the blood sweat and tears!! I gave him my studio virginity! Is nothing sacred anymore?! hehe I'm crazy... Anyway! We'll be back in the studio to finally FINISH recording very soon. All that's left now is to record vocals for 6.5 more tracks, throw it all in a blender, mix it up real good like, drop kick it to Mr. Douche's to be master(bate)ed, and then bitch slapped so hard it ends up in the hands of Disc Makers where it will be shown tender love and care... then be probed, analyzed, ripped, cloned, and made in to a plastic whore for your consumery consumption. Yay capitalism! A reminder! Don't forget to check out our lovely Rock Sucker of the Month at the bottom of this email! Until next time. Rock on! - Santino of Scarlet Carson. || If you haven't already, be sure to visit us on myspace! www.MySpace.com/ScarletCarsonNJ Got something to say? Suggestions, comments, just wanna shoot the shit? Feel free to email us back! We're looking forward to hearing about Laquisha's 17th baby boy named Addidas! Contact@ScarletCarson.com Upcoming Shows Join us for Raab's Big B-Day Bash! All weekend! Thursday, July 24th The Bash kicks off with a pre-game at the Aztec Lounge in Seaside heights @ 10pm w/ our new friends in Jeta Grove. Free Entry + $6 Pitchers of Miller = Drunken band mates as well as good times. Click here for more details. Friday, July 25th The big show hits Friday with our good friends in End of an Era & Beyond Visible @ Station 36 in Waretown, NJ! Compliments of JerseyShows.com. ALL AGES welcome! Admission is $10 if you buy advanced tickets from us, or $12 at the door. We're expecting an awesome turnout for this show, so come out and rock with us! Click here for more details. Saturday, July 26th Recovery day in preparations for... Sunday, July 27th The party goes out with a bang! @ Bar-A in Lake Como. 21+ ALL DAY ROCK FEST! We go on at 10pm! Compliments of DAA Entertainment. So come out and party with us all day long! Click here for more details. Contest MySpace Popularity Contest So, you think you're pretty popular on myspace? Well lets put your popularity to the test. Get 50 friends to add Scarlet Carson on myspace and receive an autographed poster from our upcoming album "Not So Innocent"! To enter: Message us on myspace with your full name and mailing address. Then have your friends add Scarlet Carson w/ the message "'Your Name Here' sent me!"! Its that simple! Well... GET TO IT! ;) Rock Sucker of the Month July/August 2008 Winner Name: Tiffany Bradshaw Age: 22 Hometown: Long Beach Island, NJ Measurements: 34-23-33 Occupation: Model / Hostess (with the mostess!) / Scarlet Carson cover girl! Hobbies: Working, Beach Bum, Yoga, Arts & Crafts, & WORKING! Interests: Modeling, Art, History, & Music (Scarlet Carson!!) Web sites: Model Mayhem Profile MySpace Profile See more of the lovely Miss Tiffany Bradshaw (over 60 photos) in our MySpace photo album. Friends Only! Add us on myspace for full access. Next Months Prize: A FREE Autographed Copy of "Not So Innocent". Be one of the first to own it when it drops this August! To Submit: Simply send an email to Contact@ScarletCarson.com with the subject "I Wanna Be a Rock Sucker!" In this email include around 5-10 sexxxy photos (or links to the photos), your name, age, hometown, measurements, hobbies, interests, and a link to your web site (myspace, modeling page, whatever you got). The young lady with the sexiest photo submissions we receive that month will be selected and displayed on our new web site (coming soon), as well as in these emails! So if you're a model, its great exposure, and if you're a hardcore rock sucker, then its just plain awesome. :D

ARTIST OF THE WEEK.. I AM A PROUD OWNER OF TWO COSMIC PIECES OF DAVID'S ART

David Callihan on face book... lalaughter@comcast.net 678-665-7507 cell by the minute getto style (leave text message) for when I rarely drive and walk the dogs ;~)) My friend JD sells those "Peace Signs on a stick" all steel and guaranteed to rust for $20 ea pus shipping... as seen on my stream... My friend Tie Dye Robin sells the mosaic guitars for about $65 ea plus shipping.. and awesome tie dyes of course. Call me at home at 404-378-5689 if you ever want to talk business...

HANDMADE MONDAY

THIS WAS FUN!

WEAR YOUR SELT BELTS

THIS IS MY SON LUKE WHO WAS KILLED 5 YEARS AGO . THE DRIVER FEEL ASLEEP BEHIND THE WHEEL AND LUKE DID NOT HAVE HIS BELT ON.. I LOVE MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY SO PLEASE WEAR YOUR SEAT BELT IN THE CAR!!!!!

What element are you

http://www.quizilla.com/quizzes/2620315/which-one-of-the-four-elements-are-you-connected -to Grady_tornado_330314.jpg Air is what you are intuned with. Signs: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius Planets: Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Uranus Polarity: Masculine Colors: Light blues and yellows Wicca Color: Pure yellow Ancient Celtic Color: Red (representing the red light of sunrise) Time of Day: Sunrise, Morning Moon Phase: First Quarter (Waxing Quarter) Compass Direction: East Season: Spring Climate: Warm and wet Elementals: Sylphs, Zephyrs, fairies Tarot Suit: Swords (a.k.a. Daggers, Knives, Sabers, etc.) Magickal Tools: Incense, oils, the magick wand, creative visualization Natural Symbols: Wind, clouds, breezes, breath, vibrations, plants, herbs, flowers, trees, wind storms, tornadoes, hurricanes Characteristics: Communicative, mobile, pleasure in learning and transmitting, volatile, talkative, needing variety, inquisitive, interactive, versatile, gregarious, optimism, joy, intelligent, mental quickness, frivolity, gossip, fickleness, inattention, bragging, forgetfulness. Rituals: Knowledge, inspiration, hearing, harmony, herbal knowledge, plant growth, intellect, thought, ideas, travel, freedom, revealing the truth, finding lost things, movement, psychic abilities. [ send green star]

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EVERY WOMEN'S DREAM

THE SHOE FAIRY!.. MADE FOR A SWAP OM SWAPBOT BY ME

COSMIC SUN

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16x22 inches acrylic painting in 3 layers for sale in my funkyluke store..50 % of this sale will go to puppies behind bars

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DO YOU BELIEVE.. I DO

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I died today. You got tired of me and took me to the shelter. They were overcrowded and I drew an unlucky number. I am in a black plastic bag in a landfill now. Some other puppy will get the barely used leash you left. My collar was dirty and too small, but the lady took it off before she sent me to the Rainbow Bridge. Would I still be at home if I hadn't chewed your shoe? I didn't know what it was, but it was leather, and it was on the floor. I was just playing. You forgot to get puppy toys. Would I still be at home if I had been housebroken? Rubbing my nose in what I did only made me ashamed that I had to go at all. There are books and obedience teachers that would have taught you how to teach me to go to the door. Would I still be at home if I hadn't brought fleas into the house? Without anti-flea medicine, I couldn't get them off of me after you left me in the yard for days. Would I still be at home if I hadn't barked? I was only saying, "I'm scared, I'm lonely, I'm here, I'm here! I want to be your best friend. Would I still be at home if I had made you happy? Hitting me didn't make me learn how. Would I still be at home if you had taken the time to care for me and to teach manners to me? You didn't pay attention to me after the first week or so, but I spent all my time waiting for you to love me. I died today... Spread this around if you please Hugs Claudia. People need to see that yelling at their "pets" solves nothing, hitting them is just proving one is a coward. Just remember a "pet" is still a living being. Just like a human being, both are the same, both do what they can to make the most of what they've got. Wheater cat dog or any animals in ones home they all are raised in a world they do not understand. Be fair to them. Shroedinger.

NOT PAPER OR PLASTIC BUT PALM TREE LEAVES

A Leafy Alternative We all know that disposable paper and plastic dishes at your backyard barbecue are just so uncool and non-earth-friendly. Here's a nifty biodegradable option: plates and bowls made from naturally discarded palm tree leaf sheaths. No two pieces are alike, giving your event a rustic, unique flair. They're sturdy and leakproof and can hold hot or cold foods. When you're all done, just toss them onto your compost pile to recycle. Choose from a variety of sizes and shapes; party sets are available too. Know someone who's too cool for paper or plastic? GO TO INFO@MARXFOOD.COM

YOU GO JAKE.. IN GOD WE TRUST

I'll bet this was a surprise to NBC. NBC POLL image003.jpg Do you believe that the word God should stay in American culture? NBC this morning had a poll on this question. They had the highest Number of responses that they have ever had for one of their polls, and the Percentage was the same as this: 86% to keep the words, IN God We Trust and God in the Pledge of Allegiance 14% against That is a pretty 'commanding' public response. I was asked to send this on if I agreed or delete if I didn't . Now it is your turn It is said that 86% of Americans believe the word God should stay. Therefore, I have a very hard time understanding why there is such A mess about having 'In God We Trust' on our money and having God in the Pledge of Allegiance. Why is the world catering to this 14%? AMEN! If you agree, pass this on , if not, simply delete. In God We

find out what your name means at ..http://www.behindthename.com

Behind the Name the etymology and history of first names Login Register Search View Name: Laura LAURA Gender: Feminine Usage: English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, Finnish, Estonian, Hungarian, Polish, Slovene, Scandinavian, German, Dutch Pronounced: LAWR-ə (English), LOW-rah (Spanish, Italian, Polish, German, Dutch) [key] Feminine form of the Late Latin name Laurus, which meant "laurel". This meaning was favourable, since in ancient Rome the leaves of laurel trees were used to create victors' garlands. The name was borne by the 9th-century Spanish martyr Saint Laura, who was a nun thrown into a vat of molten lead by the Moors. It was also the name of the subject of poems by the 14th-century Italian poet Petrarch. As an English name, Laura has been used since the 13th century. A famous bearer was Laura Secord (1775-1868), a Canadian heroine during the War of 181

, Green Home Decor, Green Kitchen Tips, Health & Safety, Reduce, Recycle & Reuse, kitchen safety, Melissa Breyer, plastic food storage, tupperware Kitchen Plastic: Easy Greening * add to favorites * print * tell a friend * bookmark 122 comments By Melissa Breyer, Producer, Care2 Green Living Tupperware: The epitome of the 1950s. And although the apron-wearing, martini-bearing, housewife-in-heels with her rainbow of Tupperware may be an ideal of the past, the quest for a well-organized kitchen persists. To see tidy stacks of food-filled plastic containers in the fridge and freezer is comforting in a primal kind of way. But then comes the procession of warnings about storing and cooking food in plastic, and leaching chemicals, and hormone disruption, and ACK! So here it is: The lowdown on plastic food containers. Learn which plastics to never use with food, read 12 tips about plastic in the kitchen, and see some swell inert alternatives. So let’s just cut to the chase here: Flip over your favorite plastic food storage container and check the recycling code number. If you spy a number 3 or 7, well, those containers should probably go to the craft room or garage to store buttons or screws rather than food. If there is no number listed, contact the manufacturer. (And to be fair to Tupperware, they do manufacture products that are not made of these plastic types.) Number 3 is polyvinyl chloride (PVC), also known as vinyl. PVC has garnered the moniker “the toxic plastic” for the presence of DEHA–one of several plasticizers (softeners) used in its production. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, long-term DEHA exposure has the potential to cause: Reduced body weight and bone mass; damage to liver and testes; and cancer. The manufacture and incineration of PVC also releases carcinogenic dioxins into the environment and food chain. Although PVC is not the most common plastic used for food storage containers, some are made from it and it is often used in plastic wrap to improve performance. Recycling code number 7 includes several plastic types (it’s the catchall “other” category–see tips below) but it is predominantly polycarbonate. The problem with polycarbonate is that it harbors bisphenol A (BPA). Studies have shown that BPA damages the reproductive systems of lab animals by interfering with the effects of reproductive hormones and has other serious health effects. BPA’s capacity to cause these stems from its ability to mimic the human hormone estrogen–it has been linked to prostate and mammary gland cancers, early onset of puberty and reproductive-organ defects. As might be expected, given the strength of the plastic industry, there is controversy. Although there have been more than 100 studies showing BPA to be a concern, the plastics industry says it is harmless. The FDA admits that “substances used to make plastics can leach into food,” but they maintain that the levels are safe. Safe?! Yes, leaching petroleum by-products and toxic chemicals in your food are safe–don’t worry! Now why doesn’t that sound right? If, like me, you find the FDA a rather lackadaisical regulator, why not follow these tips for safer plastic use? (There is also that little environmental issue with plastic to keep in mind.) And while some may want to skip the plastic-food relationship altogether, it is a hard habit to break. Many of these tips don’t exclude the use of plastic, but rather offer the safest options. 1. Know your plastics. Plastic items are marked with a resin identification coding system (the number surrounded by arrows), which stand for: 1 polyethyelene terephthalate (PETE) 2 high-density polyethylene (HDPE) 3 vinyl, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) 4 low-density polyethylene (LDPE) 5 polypropylene (PP) 6 polystyrene (PS) 7 other (includes polycarbonate, acrylic, polylactic acid, fiberglass) 2. When you need to use plastic, these are the safer choices to use with food: 1, 2, 4 and 5. 3. Learn to recognize, and then avoid, polycarbonate (number 7) for food usage. Polycarbonate plastics are hard and clear. Common items made from this BPA-containing plastic are food storage containers, baby bottles, water bottles, bowls and tableware. (And the lining inside food and drink cans, by the way.) 4. If you don’t get rid of all of your plastic, at least retire old plastic containers, especially those that are heavily worn or scratched. Older plastics tend to leach increasing amounts of toxins as they age. Use them to organize and store non-food items. 5. Be careful of serving and storing hot foods or foods made with fats or oils in plastic containers. These foods more readily facilitate the transfer of plastic toxins. 6. Never microwave foods in plastic containers. “Microwave safe” means the container won’t melt or warp, but doesn’t mean it won’t leach. Heating plastics increases the potential for leaching of chemicals into your food. 7. Never microwave food in yogurt tubs, take-out bowls, or other one-time use containers. These containers can warp or melt, possibly causing harmful chemicals to migrate into the food. 8. Avoid using plastic sandwich bags or plastic wrap products. 9. If you must use plastic wrap, make sure it is a brand free of both BPA and PVC. Ziploc, Glad and Saran are promoted as being free of BPA and PVC–but remember that these plastics live for 1,000 years–in our landfills. 10. Avoid deli-wrap and similar generic packaging since you can’t ascertain the plastic type used. When sliced cheese and meats are sold in plastic bags and/or plastic deli wrap, transfer them as soon as possible to unbleached wax paper or a safe container. 11. Remember that if you are pregnant or nursing, BPA chemicals are passed through your bloodstream directly to your baby. 12. Instead of mixing petroleum (i.e. plastic) with your food, use inert alternatives such as glass and ceramic rather than plastic food storage containers. Reusing jars is a win-win; and you can often find glass storage containers at flea markets and thrift shops. Or simply store food in bowls covered with a plate. Try alternatives like these:

fruits with the highest pesticides

f anyone does not know by now by Evolotus on July 4, 2008 - 1:02am The 10 fruits and vegetables with the highest concentration of toxic pesticides: 1. Strawberries 2. Bell Peppers 3. Spinach 4. Cherries 5. Peaches 6. Mexican Cantaloupe 7. Celery 8. Apples 9. Apricots 10. Green Beans In other words, if you can't find these items in organic form, it's best to skip them.

WACKY MAIL ART

SWAPBOT SWAPPING.. DON'T ASK ME WHY.. BUT THIS IS WHAT I CAME UP WITH!

SUMMER BAG GIVE WAY

HI JUST LEAVE A COMMENT UNDER THIS POST AND WE WILL SEE WHO THE WINNER IS! I WILL PULL A NAME OUT OF THE HAT AT THE END OF THE MONTH.. THIS HANDBAG IS HAND PAINTED BY ME

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With 2.5 MILLION(!!) plastic water bottles being thrown away every hour in the United States, StopGlobalWarming.org is proud to partner with SIGG to create a re-usable water bottle so we can all do our part and ditch the plastic! The Stop Global Warming Virtual March is a non-partisan effort to bring citizens together to declare that global warming is here now and that it is time to demand solutions. Global Warming is the most urgent issue of our time, and the necessary first step to combat this problem is to encourage all Americans to take action! This online grassroots movement is about change-as individuals, as a country and as a global community. With the support of leading scientists, political, corporate and religious leaders, Prominent Americans and concerned citizens, the Virtual March is a way to come together, make our voices heard and demand that our leaders address global warming now! Add your voice to over a million citizens already marching! Once a person joins the Virtual March, they receive regular updates from StopGlobalWarming.org which highlight the effects of global warming on the U.S. and solutions that are readily available to each and every one of us. By spreading the word, we are building a movement to stop global warming.

You Are 98% Real

There's hardly a person on this earth more real than you are. You have no problem showing people who you are, flaws and all. For you, there couldn't be any other way. Because it's way too stressful to live an inauthentic life. You're very comfortable with yourself. And because of this, you're able to live an exciting, interesting, and challenging life.

How Real Are You?

Your Aura is Blue

Spiritual and calm, you tend to live a quiet but enriching life. You are very giving of yourself. And it's hard for you to let go of relationships. The purpose of your life: showing love to other people Famous blues include: Angelina Jolie, the Dali Lama, Oprah Careers for you to try: Psychic, Peace Corps Volunteer, Counselor

What Color Is Your Aura?

You Have Good Karma

In general, you like to do the right thing when it comes to others. Your caring personality really shines through. Sure, you have your moments of weakness - and occasionally act out. But, all in all, you're karma is good... even with those few dark spots.

How's Your Karma?

ARTIST OF THE WEEK

LOOK WHAT I FOUND ON ETSY.. JUSTMEC.ETSY.COM.. WAY CUTE HIP BABY TSHIRTS AND TOTS TOO

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MY OWLS AND BIRDS..

WHAT DO YOU DO WITH YOUR TATA BEADS

RECYCLE TATA BEADS AND A OLD LAMP

WERE ARE ALL THE FISH

Restore the Health of Our Oceans! Target: George W. Bush, President Sponsored by: Oceana Our oceans are on the verge of collapse. Ninety percent of the "big" fish, such as tuna, marlin and swordfish, are gone. And now, scientists estimate that the world's commercial fisheries may collapse by the year 2048. Already, 29 percent of fish and seafood species have collapsed, meaning their catch has declined by 90 percent. Time is running out for our oceans - but it's not too late, if we act now. And yet, the Bush Administration continues to under-fund critical ocean conservation, research and management programs. Tell President Bush to protect our oceans so that the next generation can also enjoy their bounty. Please urge President Bush to fully fund ocean programs and make a commitment to protect and restore our endangered ocean ecosystems.

I AM A NEW MEMBER OF..ETSY FOR ANIMALS..PLEASE GO TO HTTP://ETSYFORANIMALS.COM TO HELP

The Etsy for Animals street team (EFA) is raising money in order to file for non-profit status [also known as 501 (c) 3 in the US] so that we can continue running the Etsy for Animals shop to raise money for animal charity. If you’d like to contribute, please use the PayPal button. No donation is too small! We hope to raise approximately $500 dollars for filing by August 2008. For more information, contact El at ElephantDance on Etsy. Thank you for your help! 6/20/08 - 33.8% of the goal contributed Etsy for Animals (EFA): Artists Helping Animals Etsy for animals (EFA) is a street team, or group of artists and craftspeople on Etsy.com who love and help animals, many of whom donate some portion of their sales to animal rescues and charities. (It is not required to donate to animal charities to belong) Please check out our Charity of the Month to see who we are supporting this month as a group and past charities we have donated to, or view our members or charities for more information. Shop etsyforanimals All items listed in this shop are donated by EFA members. The proceeds will go to the EFA Charity of the Month (less shipping and other expenses). All EFA members who have donated to the EFA shop have been / or will be spotlighted in the EFA blog. Please shop today or donate items to help the animals! The June 2008 Charity of the Month is: Angel's Gate Hospice for Animals "Here, animals many of whom are terminally and / or critically ill or physically challenged, come to live out their days in peace, dignity and love. Our focus is on wellness and quality of life. We provide for the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of each animal. We take a holistic approach in animal care, giving all needed supportive services including hospice care." The June 2008 International Charity of the Month is: WSPA Canada - World Society for the Protection of Animals "WSPA is an animal welfare charity that works internationally and locally to end cruelty to animals through field work, campaigning, and education."

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4 inch ceramic cookie cutter shapes for your home,tree or car.. by funkylukecosmicart

The only people for me are the mad ones. The ones who are mad to love, mad to talk, mad to be saved; the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn like fabulous yellow Roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars." - Jack Kerouac

RANDOM ACT'S OF KINDNESS WHEN IS THE LAST TIME YOU DID ONE

Who are we to judge.... Just help and smile..... You r last penny could save a life a smile could stop someone from the jump..... A hello can make a sad heart smile

ARTIST OF THE WEEK. WAY COOL..http://www.mevegan5.etsy.com

Bio I am a vegan artist living in California and Israel. I have a BFA in Painting and an MAT in Art Education from the Rhode Island School of Design. I paint and draw images of animals, hoping to express and share my love for nature and all living things. I also love to create jewelry from vintage and found pieces, turning them into something new, wearable, and beautiful. I welcome custom orders! 10% always goes to the Etsy for Animals Charity of the Month, reciepts of my donation are available, although not for tax redemption. Street Teams: I founded and co-lead Etsy for Animals: http://etsyforanimals.com and Shop: 100% to the Animals http://etsyforanimals.etsy.com I am a proud member of: Etsy for Charity: http://etsyforcharity.etsy.com Vegan Etsy http://veganetsy.blogspot.com Cruelty Free Etsy http://crueltyfreeetsy.blogspot.com JET: http://jewelryonetsyteam.blogspot.com EtsyVeg: http://etsyveg.blogspot.com EcoEtsy: http://ecoetsy.blogspot.com SFEtsy: http://sfetsy.blogspot.com Etsy for Charity, AWBAR, and Handmade for Hounds; My creations may be found helping charities at: http://etsyforanimals.etsy.com http://etsyforcharity.etsy.com http://awbar.etsy.com http://handmade4hounds.etsy.com For video and graphic design work, visit my talented brother at http://www.ariglick.com Thanks to Ari for my banner! Beautiful pendants with my artwork available at: http://annaleahdesigns.etsy.com - search mvegan5

DO IT FOR THE DOGS

Dogs are naturally social beings who thrive on interaction with human beings and other animals. A dog kept chained in one spot for hours, days, months or even years suffers immense psychological damage. An otherwise friendly and docile dog, when kept continuously chained, becomes neurotic, unhappy, anxious and often aggressive. As pack animals, dogs have been bred for thousands of years to form a strong attachment to a human family. In fact, studies show that chained dogs are much more likely to bite than unchained dogs. Rarely does a chained or tethered dog receive sufficient care. Tethered dogs suffer from sporadic feedings, overturned water bowls, inadequate veterinary care, and extreme temperatures. During snow storms, these dogs often have no access to shelter. During periods of extreme heat, they may not receive adequate water or protection from the sun. What's more, because their often neurotic behavior makes them difficult to approach, chained dogs are rarely given even minimal affection. Tethered dogs may become "part of the scenery" and can be easily ignored by their owners. Chain Off has been held annually around the 4th of July since 2003, highlighting the reality that while Americans are celebrating their own freedom, there are tens of thousands of Man's Best Friends in every state who are still not free: America's chained and penned dogs. Do it for the dogs. Each one of us who stands for them greatly increases the odds that less dogs will live chained for their entire lives. Please visit Dogs Deserve Better to find out more information and to also see what the 2008 Chain-off is all about: http://www.dogsdeservebetter.org/home.html http://www.dogsdeservebetter.org/ChainOff08/unchainourworld.html right hand upper corner on this blog you can donate Donating through this website is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to support my fundraising efforts.

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global warming

Home › Understanding 350 Understanding 350 Teaser: * So, what is global warming and what's the problem anyway? * And what does this 350 number even mean? * If we're already past 350, are we all doomed? * How do we get the world on track to get to 350? * How do we actually reduce carbon emissions to get to 350?? * Will this thing work? Will world leaders listen? * Where did this 350 number come from? * Isn't America the biggest source of the problem? What about China and India * 350 is just a number. Wouldn't "Climate Emergency" or "Clean Energy Now" be a better call to action? * Why another organization--there are already too many things going on! # So, what is global warming and what's the problem anyway? The science is clear: global warming is happening faster than ever and humans are responsible. Global warming is caused by releasing what are called greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. The most common greenhouse gas is carbon dioxide. Many of the activities we do every day like turn the lights on, cook food, or heat or cool our homes rely on energy sources like coal and oil that emit carbon dioxide and other heat-trapping gases. This is a major problem because global warming destabilizes the delicate balance that makes life on this planet possible. Just a few degrees in temperature can completely change the world as we know it, and threaten the lives of millions of people around the world. But don't give up hope! You can help stop global warming by taking action here at 350.org. # And what does this 350 number even mean? 350 is the number leading scientists say is the safe upper limit for carbon dioxide--measured in "Parts Per Million" in our atmosphere. 350 PPM--it's the number humanity needs to get back to as soon as possible to avoid runaway climate change. # If we're already past 350, are we all doomed? No. We're like the patient that goes to the doctor and learns he's overweight, or his cholesterol is too high. He doesn't die immediately—but until he changes his lifestyle and gets back down to the safe zone, he's at more risk for heart attack or stroke. The planet is in its danger zone because we've poured too much carbon into the atmosphere, and we're starting to see signs of real trouble: melting ice caps, rapidly spreading drought. We need to scramble back as quickly as we can to safety. # How do we get the world on track to get to 350? We need an international agreement to reduce carbon emissions fast. The United Nations is working on a treaty, which is supposed to be completed in December of 2009 at a conference in Copenhagen, Denmark. But the current plans for the treaty are much too weak to get us back to safety. This treaty needs to put a high enough price on carbon that we stop using so much. It also needs to make sure that poor countries are ensured a fair chance to develop. # OK, but how do we actually reduce carbon emissions to get to 350? Make no mistake--getting back to 350 means transforming our world. It means building solar arrays instead of coal plants, it means planting trees instead of clear-cutting rainforests, it means increasing efficiency and decreasing our waste. Getting to 350 means developing a thousand different solutions--all of which will become much easier if we have a global treaty grounded in the latest science and built around the principles of equity and justice. To get this kind of treaty, we need a movement of people who care enough about our shared global future to get involved and make their voices heard. # Will this thing work? Will world leaders listen? Only if we're loud enough. If we can make this number known across the planet, that mere fact will exert some real pressure on negotiators. We need people to understand that 350 marks either success or failure for these climate negotiations. It's not an easy fight—the other side has the power of the fossil fuel industry. But we think the voice of ordinary people will be heard, if it's loud enough. That's all of our job—to make enough noise that we can't be easily ignored. # Wh