http://www.ourmac.com Recent Blog Posts from OurMac.com en-us http://backesfamilylaw.ourmac.com/?PostID=1127 March 08, 2010 4:54:05pm - Marriage is always considered as a long-term bonding and a social and legal association of two people who intend to stay together for the rest of their lives. Unforeseen circumstances, conflict of interests, and other situations or conditions leads ... http://desitubers.ourmac.com/?PostID=1126 March 04, 2010 7:04:06am - wallpaper, gundam wallpaper, desktop wallpaper, wallpapers, free wallpaper, polar bear wallpaper, kitten wallpaper screensavers, dragon wallpaper, panda wallpapers, g gundam wallpaper, william morris wallpaper, native american computer wallpaper, ve... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=1125 February 24, 2010 12:59:32am - Apple Spice Cake Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Ingredients: 3 medium apples, peeled, cored, thinly sliced 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon ground allspice 2 cups cake flour 2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon s... http://backesfamilylaw.ourmac.com/?PostID=1124 February 18, 2010 9:11:33pm - We live in a society that is changing every moment. It takes a minute to form new relationships and another minute to turn them into strained partnerships. Relationships are developed when two or more people like each other and form a closed bonding... http://hannahstraver.ourmac.com/?PostID=1123 February 15, 2010 12:25:20am - I had imagined that when I start writing I would speak of the many years and happenings that has been... well, I am hoping to do that in the course of time but right now I would like to share with you our most recent pride and joy... having our very ... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=1122 February 12, 2010 11:29:37am - Ingredients: - 1 small head cauliflower, trimmed, core removed, cut into small florets (should yield about 2-3 cups of cauliflower - 1 small red potato, unpeeled and chopped - 1 cup turnips, trimmed and cubed - 2 tbsp fat free half & half - 1 tb... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=1121 February 10, 2010 7:44:16am - I can't believe the number of people who think it is strange to read in the bathtub!  Everyone seems to be ok with the idea of taking a magazine or newspaper to 'the john' , yet find it peculiar to want to enjoy relaxing in a warm tub with a goo... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=1119 February 09, 2010 8:32:00am - These little appetizers make a big hit with any crowd. They continue to be one of our most-requested recipes! Prep Time: 20 min Total Time: 45 min Makes: About 8 1/2 dozen cheese balls function RateRecipeTag() { var axel = Math.ran... http://jrjewels2.ourmac.com/?PostID=1118 February 08, 2010 3:31:54am - I haven't had television since the 'digital divide' last June. I don't normally miss it until I hear someone talking about some show I've never heard of, or, in cases like today when I want to hear about the news and snow closing updates! I also felt... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=1117 February 05, 2010 6:21:12pm - Stuffing for Thanksgiving Old-Fashioned Stuffing for Thanksgiving Along with roast turkey, it's stuffing that's a big part of an old-fashioned Thanksgiving dinner. Dry bread - dried, broken into pieces.  Put in BIG container. Saute in butter/mar... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=1115 February 05, 2010 6:12:36pm - 3 1/2 cups graham flour (do not sift) 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 cup butter 1/4 cup honey or light karo syrup 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract 3/4 cup water Mix graham flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Cr... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=1114 February 03, 2010 3:32:06pm - Hurray for snow days! Being able to take liberal leave today was such a blessing. Not only was I able to catch up on sleep, but I did some cleaning, reading, and movie-watching as well. The only things that could have made it better would have  ... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=1113 February 03, 2010 6:53:03am - This Blueberry-topped Sweet Noodle Kugel recipe is the perfect Yom Kippur Break Fast dish, sweet and great on an empty tummy. Prep Time: 15 minutes          Cook Time: 60 minutes Ingredients: 16 oz. (500... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=1111 January 31, 2010 5:00:17pm - Lamb Chops Scottadito: Scottadito means finger-blistering, and with these grilled lamb chops it's a serious risk: They're so good you'll not want to wait for them to cool. from Verona. To serve 6 you'll need: Prep Time: 12 hours Cook Time: 40 minut... http://backesfamilylaw.ourmac.com/?PostID=1109 January 26, 2010 11:16:14pm - Every human being is bound by different kind of relationships. These relationships comprises of people living together as a unit forming a family. Some relationships go on for a long time while some become sour due to conflict of interests, differen... http://jrjewels2.ourmac.com/?PostID=1108 January 24, 2010 2:44:48am - I found this great recipe on Spark People.   Skillet white beans, spinach & tomatoes over Linguine High in calcium and very yummy INGREDIENTS 2 tsp olive oil 1 Tablespoon minced garlic 2 cans diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano (... http://backesfamilylaw.ourmac.com/?PostID=1106 January 14, 2010 8:12:16pm - Every human being is bound by different kind of relationships. These relationships comprises of people living together as a unit forming a family. Some relationships go on for a long time while some become sour due to conflict of interests, differen... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=1104 December 30, 2009 2:44:02pm - Vegetarian chopped liver is lighter and healthier than real chopped chicken livers, but the taste is quite similar. Ingredients: 2 medium eggplants 1/2 cup flour oil for frying 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 3 hard-boiled eggs 1 t... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=1103 December 29, 2009 8:05:39pm -                                          &nb... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=1102 December 28, 2009 4:31:32pm - Another year drawing to a close! Time to start planning for the new year.  ... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=1101 December 22, 2009 12:24:31pm - History of Plum Pudding Why is Plum Pudding called Plum Pudding when there are no plums in it? In the 17th century, plums referred to raisins or other fruits. Plumb is another spelling of plum. Prune is actually derived from the same word as plum - ... http://enriquez.ourmac.com/?PostID=1096 December 13, 2009 12:37:33pm - Believe in Your Self   Always remember that there is no goal you can't achieve, if you try your best   But, above all else, believe... Believe that you're a special person who has something good to give. Believe that your talents and skill... http://enriquez.ourmac.com/?PostID=1095 December 10, 2009 1:36:41pm - Australia Australian National University (ANU) Bond University The University of Sydney University of Canberra (UC) University of Melbourne University of New South Wales (UNSW) University of Tasmania (UTAS) Victoria University (VU)Canada McGill Unive... http://enriquez.ourmac.com/?PostID=1094 December 10, 2009 12:45:30pm - Metropolis University adalah sebuah perguruan tinggi dalam imajinasi saya yang direncanakan akan didirikan diatas lahan seluas 250 ha di Metropolis City, sebuah kota metropolitan yang maju di Unreal Islands. Dikelilingi oleh berbagai keindahan alam ... http://backesfamilylaw.ourmac.com/?PostID=1093 December 07, 2009 6:26:51pm - Do you see your marriage failing around you? Are you working long hours only to come back to an unhappy household? Marriages aren’t always perfect and it is important to realize when one needs to back out. But the process can be more trouble than so... http://jrjewels2.ourmac.com/?PostID=1092 November 24, 2009 3:47:14pm - Isn't it interesting; the things we chose to make issue of?! ... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=1091 November 23, 2009 12:22:04pm - Apple Cider Pound Cake Recipe Apple Cider Pound Cake Take one bite of this apple cider pound cake recipe and you'll be transported to the orchard country of Quebec. This deliciously spiced quatre quarts cake was inspired by a drive on La Route des C... http://backesfamilylaw.ourmac.com/?PostID=1087 November 19, 2009 9:26:00pm - There may be no other area of family law more contentious and stressful than Child Custody and Visitation. Both parties often want to retain primary physical and/or legal custody of children. A professional San Diego divorce lawyer explains that Chi... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=1083 October 30, 2009 4:29:56am -   eidit... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=1082 October 29, 2009 1:49:56am - Lite Potato Kugel   Potato KugelGiora Shimoni zSB(3,3)   Potato Kugel is a staple of Eastern European Jewish cooking. For a low fat, reduced carb version, try this Lite Potato Kugel recipe. It contains fewer egg yokes and no oil. Ingredie... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=1078 October 22, 2009 10:04:12am - Apple, Beet, and Pear Salad Recipe Apple, Beet, and Pear Salad Sweet and earthy, this apple, beet, and pear salad recipe combines the best of the autumn harvest. Irresistibly refreshing apples and pears are perfectly enhanced by a slightly sweet app... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=1076 October 19, 2009 2:39:21pm - Lately it seems like a lot of unlikely things have been happening to me, particularly things I've dreamed about, you know, like the unexpected snow yesterday. Well, it was a surprise to me since I've been without TV since they turned off analog! So, ... http://backesfamilylaw.ourmac.com/?PostID=1074 October 12, 2009 6:08:20pm - In the unfortunate event that a parent finds herself or himself alone with the newborn, there are options an individual can take in hopes of improving the life of both the parent and child. When an unwed mother accuses a man of being the father of h... http://jrjewels2.ourmac.com/?PostID=1073 October 11, 2009 4:41:20am - Ever since free air wave television was turned off my entertainment of choice after the internet has become reading. I have accounts on Bookcrossing, Bookmooch, Librarything, Goodreads and Shelfari. Therefore, I have plenty or resourses to find good ... http://mountainsandmolehills.ourmac.com/?PostID=1067 October 07, 2009 9:15:44am - The movie we saw last night in our Movie Screening Class. It was disturbingand today, in retrospect, it has bruised my psyche. I hope the screening tonight is lighter and pleasurable.    The  Danish director of the film we saw, An Ed... http://azimagery.ourmac.com/?PostID=1060 September 27, 2009 12:25:22pm - Naomi Klein Interviews Michael Moore on the Perils of Capitalism By Naomi Klein, The Nation Posted on September 25, 2009, Printed on September 25, 2009 http://www.alternet.org/story/142871/ Editors Note: On Sept. 17, in the midst of the publicity bli... http://backesfamilylaw.ourmac.com/?PostID=1059 September 21, 2009 7:22:45pm - Laws are not just legal codes and language for any country but they are also something which holds a relation or behavior of any individual. They guide and explain operations and acts of a citizen of a country. On the one hand, a law can stop the mi... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=1056 September 20, 2009 2:26:12am - Someone asked me the other day if I did any blogging outside of work. I told him yes. He was surprised and asked why it didn't bother me that complete strangers would know personal things about me and make remarks about them? I wasn't quite sure how ... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=1048 September 11, 2009 10:30:00am - Makes 8 to 10 servings 2 1/2 tablespoons margarine 2 pounds carrots, thinly sliced 1/4 cup apple juice 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 to 3 tablespoons minced chives 1/2 cup sliced almonds dash salt Heat the margarine in a large skillet. Add the carrots ... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=1047 September 11, 2009 10:24:40am - Scalloped Eggplant   " /> [Reset]Keys : Vegetables Lists Ingredients : 1xEggplant1/2cupwater1/4cupbutter1/2cupbread crumbs1/2tblsalt1/8tblpepper1/2tblonion2xEggs, well beaten Method : Peel and chop eggplant. Cook in water till tender. Drain. ... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=1046 September 11, 2009 10:00:36am - Honey Cake Recipe Lekach – Traditional Honey Cake Preheat oven to 310 F 6 eggs 1 cup sugar 1 cup honey 2 Tblsp. oil 3 1/2 cups flour 1/1/2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. ground cloves 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup c... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=1045 September 11, 2009 9:58:36am - Honey Cake RecipeAdapted from Jewish Cookery by Leah W. Leonard Lekach – Traditional Honey Cake Preheat oven to 310 F – 155 C. You will need 3 bowls: a small one to hold 1 cup volume for the raisins and nuts; a large one to hold the wet mixture... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=1040 September 07, 2009 6:24:08am - Why is it that men always seem to be the ones to come up with the best ideas, even if its something geared more towards women and their needs?  I guess this one isn't really just for women who are often times the ones faced with the eternal ques... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=1039 September 05, 2009 9:48:53am - Cachaça Caipirinha, a drink from Brazil Cachaça (Portuguese pronunciation: [kaˈʃasɐ]) is a liquor made from fermented sugarcane. It is the most popular distilled alcoholic beverage in Brazil. It is also known as aguardente (agua... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=1038 September 03, 2009 3:16:14pm - MEE GORENG (Spicy Fried Noodles) For two weeks while traveling in Malaysia, I ate this noodle dish every day, sometimes twice a day, trying to figure out the recipe (and because I love noodles!). No two street vendors make it the same way. I got a m... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=1037 August 30, 2009 1:44:28pm - Chicken Liver Crostini Recipe - Crostini di Fegatini di Pollo No festive Tuscan meal would be complete without chicken liver crostini, thin slices of toasted bread spread with a tasty chicken liver pate that even makes converts out of liver haters. ... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=1034 August 20, 2009 1:53:56pm - Crunchy Ice Cream Pie    Home made or store bought chocolate chip cookies are an excellent base for a crumb crust, which you can then chill and fill with ice cream. Which? You can make your own, following the suggestion here, or use your f... http://sanayetin.ourmac.com/?PostID=1033 August 16, 2009 8:24:04pm - Patients are seemingly obsessed with the pursuit of that whiter, more dazzling smile says San Diego dentist. In fact, teeth whitening has become the No. 1 requested cosmetic dental procedure says cosmetic dentistry San Diego expert. Some dentists ev... http://mac.ourmac.com/?PostID=1030 August 06, 2009 2:56:51am - Well, Twitter has been down for about an hour so far. I'm feeling a little weak, but I'm fine. THe weakness is probably due to the lack of movement from my desk since I first started Tweeting. Life without Twitter is possible, because we have blogs!&... http://jrjewels2.ourmac.com/?PostID=1029 July 29, 2009 3:37:06pm - Haven't been here in quite a while. A coworker convinced me to sign up on Facebook and that was all she wrote! I should have known better because things like that always make me realize how 'un' popular I am. I always feel like the middle sister I am... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=1028 July 15, 2009 2:30:23am -   zob();if(zs... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=1027 July 15, 2009 2:28:35am - Cooked Corn on the Cob h1 = document.getElementById("title").getElementsByTagName("h1")[0];h1.innerHTML = widont(h1.innerHTML); I love corn, and I know I'm not alone. Corn tastes great, adds color to meals, and is easy to make. Corn is also healthy... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=1026 June 30, 2009 5:31:53am - Homemade Bread & Butter Pickles ♥ Tuesday, June 30, 2009 Today's vegetable recipe: A recipe from a reader, easy bread and butter pickles. No canning required, can be frozen. Fresh as can be, straight from the freezer throughout the yearM... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=1025 June 29, 2009 9:38:29am - Tuscan Tomato Sauce Recipe - Pomarola h1 = document.getElementById("title").getElementsByTagName("h1")[0];h1.innerHTML = widont(h1.innerHTML); In mid-July they begin to arrive: Cases of freshly picked sun-ripened plum tomatoes, and Italian hous... http://backesfamilylaw.ourmac.com/?PostID=1024 June 12, 2009 8:44:36pm - More and more people are choosing to use private divorce mediation as a constructive alternative to resolving their case in a courtroom battle. It is less expensive, completely confidential, and can be resolved in much less time than using the court... http://jrjewels2.ourmac.com/?PostID=1023 May 26, 2009 5:10:39am - Wow! I just tried out Ask a Medical Doctor about an issue I've been having and I got a really rapid response! It was very helpful as I don't like going to the doctor and always put it off, telling my self its nothing or its all in my mind, or it will... http://jrjewels2.ourmac.com/?PostID=1022 May 25, 2009 8:29:39am - Billshrink helps you find the best value for a cell phone plan. Billshrink analyzes your current plan and lays out the best money-saving alternatives for your needs. You have to give Billshrink access to your current wireless account to let it pull o... http://algianella.ourmac.com/?PostID=1021 May 25, 2009 5:28:34am - Dr. Alberto Gianella INTRODUCCION La enfermedad arterial coronaria causante de la mayoría de los eventos cardiovasculares y cerebrovasculares, es consecuencia de múltiples factores entre los que se incluye la hiperlipidemia, y en especial el incremen... http://algianella.ourmac.com/?PostID=1020 May 25, 2009 5:20:58am - Introducción Para entender la conexión “no evidente”, entre el urólogo y el oftalmólogo, en el surgimiento del “Síndrome Intraoperatorio del Iris Flácido”, es necesario conocer la evolución casi paralela de un medicamento muy útil para el tratamiento... http://jrjewels2.ourmac.com/?PostID=1019 May 25, 2009 3:34:32am - From the 'Chocolate Relief Act'.   Sign up for it here. ... http://mountainsandmolehills.ourmac.com/?PostID=1013 May 18, 2009 4:34:01am - Spinich, Garbanzo Beans, HB Eggs, feta cheese, cherry tomatoes Mediterranean Baby Spinach Salad Enjoy this fresh salad made with baby spinach for a complete lunch meal. Add the ingredients we suggest, or whatever other ingredients you have on hand, t... http://mountainsandmolehills.ourmac.com/?PostID=1012 May 18, 2009 4:31:36am - oatmeal, raisins, almonds, molassas,    10-Minute Energizing Oatmeal This is a delicious complete breakfast and a perfect way to start your day!     Prep and Cook Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 1 cup Old Fashioned Rolled Oat... http://backesfamilylaw.ourmac.com/?PostID=1011 May 13, 2009 8:44:38pm - Many will agree that premarital agreements may be prudent, but they just don't feel good. Most people don’t draft prenuptial agreements nor do they give consideration to seeking legal help from a child custody attorney down the line (because kids u... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=1010 May 07, 2009 1:24:40pm - Three Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge This peanut butter fudge is not only simple to make but it is tasty too. Ingredients: 1/2 pound (2 sticks) butter 1-18 ounce jar crunchy peanut butter 1 pound box powdered sugar Preparation: Lightly grease an 8 x ... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=1009 May 06, 2009 11:37:54am - This sweet, moist cake is layered with a chocolate, brown sugar and cinnamon crunch. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Ingredients: 2 eggs 1 1/2 sticks butter (3/4 cups, 150 grams), room temperature 1 cup sugar 1 cup sour cream 2 cups flou... http://reuchip.ourmac.com/?PostID=1008 April 29, 2009 2:42:05am - www.REUchip.com Reuchip 硒鼓芯片复位器解码器 drum chip resetter 富士 施乐 toner chip resetter Xerox PE220 WC 3119 Xerox 1010 DC 235 ??????? DC C250 ? 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Some li... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=999 April 10, 2009 3:25:59am - Mexican Matzo Brei or Jewish Chilaquiles Matzo Brei is a classic Jewish egg dish, often eaten during Passover when leavened bread is forbidden. (Matza can also be spelled Matzo, Matzoh, or Matzah). Everyone has their own preferred technique. Some li... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=997 April 09, 2009 4:23:49pm - The only thing confusing about this recipe is the note that a cup is a serving. I have made it twice and it measured differently each time.   Matzo is a traditional staple of the Jewish Passover meal. And since so much matzo is eaten during thi... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=996 April 09, 2009 4:06:28pm - Apple Raspberry Matzot Brie   This entree recipe is perfect for a brunch for a crowd during Passover. I like to break the pecans with my fingers so they are still in fairly large pieces. Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. butter 1 apple, peeled and diced 1/2 ... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=995 April 09, 2009 3:22:57pm - Salmon in Citrus Sauce Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 1½ lbs salmon filets, skin and bones removed, cut into 4 pieces ½ medium sized onion, chopped 2 medium cloves garlic, chopped 2 TBS + 2 tsp fresh lemon juice 1½ cups fresh orange jui... http://authors.ourmac.com/?PostID=994 April 07, 2009 8:28:45am - allen Lesern dieses blogs aus Wien ... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=993 April 04, 2009 8:16:05am - The Plan The Shopping List   Days Before Prepare the: •Traditional Passover Brisket. •Everything Macaroons •Charoses •Broth for Matzo Ball Soup •items for the Passover Plate      *parsley, lamb bone, •boiled potato cut int... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=992 April 04, 2009 8:08:50am - Watercress, Frisée, Tangerine, and Blood Orange Salad This salad is a beautiful addition to any dinner. It is easy to prepare, full of great flavor, and makes for a visually stunning first or second course. All of the ingredients are in most stores ... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=991 April 04, 2009 8:07:01am - Carrot Tzimmes Every cook has a different method for making Tzimmes and uses a wide range of different ingredients. This meat free recipe is very simple, but the flavors are fantastic and it is very easy to make. 1 1/2 pounds carrots, peeled and sli... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=990 April 04, 2009 8:04:57am - Passover Popovers A very popular and tasty substitute for dinner rolls or bread at the Passover Seder, these popovers are really delicious. They make a great accompaniment to almost any Passover dinner and are very easy to make. If you are serving a ... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=989 April 04, 2009 8:03:04am - Everything Macaroons In our family we can never decide whether to make almond macaroons or coconut macaroons, or even the traditionally Sephardic lemon zest macaroons.  I recently found a recipe that is a mixture of all three.  Delicate and... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=988 April 04, 2009 8:00:35am - Charoses Also called Haroset or Charoset, Charoses are an integral part of every Passover Seder. It plays a very important part in the dinner itself, but is also looked forward to every year because of the wonderful flavor that it has. While most Ame... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=987 April 04, 2009 7:56:47am - Citrus Asparagus Sauté To me the flavor of spring is asparagus, and this simple preparation of fresh asparagus is very light and springy. Not to mention incredibly delicious and easy to make. It is also low fat, low carb, vegan and pareve for Passove... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=984 April 03, 2009 10:56:11am - French Onion Soup This wonderful, flavorful soup will impress your dinner guests at an elegant table. Or dress it down, and serve it to your family alongside a pan of hot cornbread. 3 tablespoons butter 1-1/2 pounds yellow onions, thinly sliced (abou... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=983 April 03, 2009 4:33:29am - Rich and creamy she-crab soup is a Southern favorite. If you cannot get she-crabs, simply substitute any crab meat. Also try experimenting with other shellfish such as lobster and shrimp.Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 2 Tabl... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=982 April 02, 2009 2:26:59pm - Bringing Creativity and Fun to the Passover Table I am one of those people who ascribes to the belief that “more is more” rather than “less is more” when it comes to celebrating holidays.  Decorations, get-togethers, and, of course, the food, ar... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=981 April 01, 2009 11:42:18am - Chocolate Soufflé The first recipe I teach my students is a simple chocolate soufflé. It is a magical, airy, rich, and complex confection that perfectly rounds out any meal. Served fresh out of the oven, it delights young children and impresses dinn... http://jck.ourmac.com/?PostID=978 March 28, 2009 8:48:57am - China Town Cafe 71 Belle Hardware Haunting Lansky and midwest freinds. Can you really drill a hole in a mirror? - wear heels Cafe  Finding the sweet spot in Central Park - off CPS Walking with Grandkids and niece. South Pacific Monday and Tuesd... http://jck.ourmac.com/?PostID=975 March 27, 2009 3:32:15pm - This morning was the American Red Cross of Greater New York breakfast fundraiser.  It began at 8AM and was over by 9:30.  Pam and Jen and I met at Barnes and Noble and then walked to the restaurant which overlooked Columbus Circle.  Th... http://jck.ourmac.com/?PostID=974 March 27, 2009 3:26:06pm - My friend Pam and I went to NOIDUE the newly opened Kosher eatery on West 69th which opened last week and it is delightful.  There is the traditional hand washing space for the Orthodox and the bathrooms are truly spacious and earthy. The wait s... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=973 March 27, 2009 3:03:06pm - Strawberry Bottereaux A popular product of French street vendors, these strawberry-filled pastries, also known as strawberry bottereaux, are best served just minutes after frying them. The jam filling is warm and the pastry is flaky and crisp. Dust t... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=971 March 26, 2009 4:17:58am - Lentil and Hazelnut Patties RecipeLentils and hazelnuts make an excellent garden burger meat substitute. Walnuts may be substituted for the hazelnuts, if need be. You may also substitute canned, drained lentils rather than cooking them from scratch i... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=970 March 26, 2009 4:15:33am - Smoky Seven-Bean Soup Recipe Hearty low-fat soup contains not only a variety of beans, but also other vegetables. Serve with a salad and crusty bread for a full meal. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 2 hours, Ingredients: 2 pounds smoked pork shoulde... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=969 March 26, 2009 4:10:42am - Corned Beef Hash Recipe Corned beef hash is a hearty comfort food to make using leftover corned beef. My Granny-Ma's version was just the potatoes, onions, and corned beef, all fried in bacon grease. And yes, sometimes she used canned corned beef whe... http://backesfamilylaw.ourmac.com/?PostID=966 March 23, 2009 12:00:42am - Rihanna’s decision to give it another go with Chris Brown probably has a strong emotional element to it, and understandably so.  With regard to relationships, whether they’re just beginning or coming to an ugly, abrupt halt, it’s almost always a matt... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=962 March 19, 2009 1:54:25pm - From internet.....   Add canned beans for protein. Skip the oil. Swoon. Turns out, every year I fall in love with a new vegetable. In 2009, the unlikely addiction is the radish. For the last few months, radishes are such a staple that like lett... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=958 March 17, 2009 6:19:44am - Start with the Scotch egg ($4), a hard-boiled egg encased in sausage and deep-fried, or a bowl of bacony split-pea soup ($6). The grilled-cheese sandwiches ($7) are the best Irish toasties we've enjoyed this side of Dublin, but the corned beef and Gr... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=957 March 15, 2009 1:18:09pm - if(z930>0){adunit('','',uy,ch,gs,930,48,'1','s',1)} Cherry Clafouti Recipe h1 = document.getElementById("title").getElementsByTagName("h1")[0];h1.innerHTML = widont(h1.innerHTML); Cherry Clafouti This cherry clafouti recipe, also know as clafou... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=956 March 10, 2009 12:07:22pm - Austrian Snacks: Liptauer cheese bread spread Ingredients 250 g quark 100 g butter 3 gherkins 1 small onion 1 tablespoon of capers 2 tablespoons of red paprika powder 1 teaspoon of caraway salt, pepper What Liptauer Cheese is Liptauer is a cream che... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=955 March 10, 2009 12:05:30pm - Liptauer You don't need to go in for the retro-molding here, just mix the ingredients and plonk them in a bowl if you like; but whatever, this glorious cream cheese, caper, caraway seed, and paprika combination, spread over sour black bread or—if yo... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=954 March 10, 2009 7:38:53am - There are many reasons why Café Katja has become one of our weekly haunts. This 25-seat Austrian restaurant excels at soul-soothing spätzle, house-made sausages and Austro-German libations. But what keeps us coming back for meal after meal is the pe... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=952 March 08, 2009 12:48:39pm - Veal With Lemon and Mushrooms h1 = document.getElementById("title").getElementsByTagName("h1")[0];h1.innerHTML = widont(h1.innerHTML); Recipe Feedback: User Rating Be the first to write a review By Diana Rattray, About.com See More About:... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=951 March 08, 2009 10:24:46am - Costolette Di Vitello alla Capricciosa (Veal Chop Milanese) Recipe courtesy Anthony Gargiulo Show: The Best OfEpisode: Italian Dishes RECIPE COMMENTS & REVIEWS(0) Cook Time -- Level Easy Yield 1 serving Recipe Tools: Print Recipe Get Card... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=950 March 03, 2009 9:22:47am - Soba Noodle Salad with Peanut Sauce        Spicy peanut sauce dresses up soba noodles and green beans in this easy make-ahead salad.   Prep Time: 15 min Total Time: 2 hours 15 min Makes: 4 servings   Sign... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=949 March 02, 2009 12:57:52am - Read my review of the latest ARC (Advance Reader Copy) of Myron Uhlberg's recently published book, 'The Hands of My Father...' right here.    ... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=948 March 01, 2009 4:25:02pm - olLovingly conjured for the best son.....Zachariah Asher Yield: 5 servings  10 Sweet (or hot, if you like) Italian Sausage; you could also use chicken or turkey sausages    5 sweet bell peppers, any color, sliced into long strips &nb... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=936 February 26, 2009 3:27:00pm - Description Patishapta Pitha is one of the most favorite pitha here in Bangladesh. Very sweet and tasty. Pitha Makes 10 Milk 1 Liter Sugar 1/4 Cup Ground Atop Rice 2 Cups Molasses or sugar 1/2 Cup Water 1 1/2 Cup Methods/steps First boil milk then ... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=935 February 26, 2009 12:51:46pm - Mixed grill toad-in-the-hole with onion gravy    by Antony Worrall Thompson from Saturday Kitchen Serves 2 Preparation time 30 mins to 1 hour Cooking time 30 mins to 1 hour This batter mix is provided kindly for us by viewer Tre... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=934 February 19, 2009 3:49:29pm - The process is straight forward. You'll need: 1 pound or slightly more of coarsely ground corn meal (you want corn meal the consistency of fine to medium-grained sand, not flour, and if possible stone-ground) 2 quarts boiling water (have more handy) ... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=933 February 18, 2009 10:15:53am - Torta di Ricotta -- Ricotta Pie From Cosa Bolle in Pentola, the Newsletter: I've had a number of requests for a torta di ricotta, ricotta pie, of late. Like all other traditional recipes, there are many variations to this, some simple and others qu... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=932 February 18, 2009 10:13:04am - if(z930>0){adunit('','',uy,ch,gs,930,48,'1','s',1)} Italian Raspberry Cheesecake Recipe - Cheesecake Ai Lamponi h1 = document.getElementById("title").getElementsByTagName("h1")[0];h1.innerHTML = widont(h1.innerHTML); I occasionally get requests... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=931 February 16, 2009 3:54:29pm - Corn on cob Recipe Total 10 Corn on cob Recipes Found Menu Planning & Easy Chili Recipe Menu Planning & Easy Chili Recipe Source for: Corn on cob Weekly Menu From 11/11 (Tuesday-Monday) to 11/17 Monday 11/17 Breakfast- fried eggs & corn... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=930 February 16, 2009 3:51:04pm - HOBO DINNER  Corn on the cob Sm. red potatoes Polish or smoked sausage Melted butter Half & Half or canned milk Seasonings to taste Arrange cleaned corn around perimeter of 1 gallon can (or 3 pound coffee can) with ears standing on large en... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=929 February 15, 2009 10:20:01am - Pappardelle with Rabbit and Shiitake Mushroom Sauce Pappardelle con Coniglio e Salsa di Funghi Shiitake Ingredients: For the Sauce: 3/4 pound fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded One 2-pound rabbit, thawed if frozen, cut into serving pieces and ... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=928 February 14, 2009 5:46:37am - Wednesday, October 03, 2007 Eggs: Slow poached or sous vide? Slow-poaching and slow-braising are awesome cooking methods from a scientific perspective because to be executed successfully, you have to take into account the specific, precise physica... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=927 February 14, 2009 5:42:53am - The Pif method for poaching eggs: In small saucepan, bring at least 2 cups of water and 3 tablespoons of white vinegar to a brisk simmer (not boiling).  With a chopstick, spin the water into a fast whirlpool and crack in a single egg.  Poa... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=926 February 13, 2009 2:45:50pm - Sweet And Sour Prawns Ingredients 1 lb fresh peeled prawns 2 tblsp tomato ketchup 1 tblsp sambal oelek (meshed hot chilies) pinch of MSG (monosodium glutamate) (OPTIONAL) 1 tblsp sugar 1 1/2 rice wine 1 tblsp cornsta... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=925 February 13, 2009 2:43:06pm - Sesame Chicken Salad This recipe comes from a very good chinese cookbook written in english. 4 servings. Ingredients All Ingredients should be prepared before you start cooking this will save time and make cooking the dish easier and more enjoyable... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=924 February 13, 2009 2:33:56pm - Fragrant-Eggplant Serves 4 Ingredients 1 large eggplant 4 tbl soy sauce 1 tbl cornstarch 3 tbl sugar 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar 1/4 cup water 1 tsp crushed dried red pepper 6 slices ginger, about the size and thickness of a quarter 4 scallion... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=923 February 13, 2009 2:31:08pm - Pineapple Balls for Chinese New Year Pineapple cookies is an essential part of Chinese New Year. Pineapple is also known as Ong Lai to the hokkiens. Who can resist it when Ong (prosperity) Lai (come)? However, pineapple balls is quite tedious to be ... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=922 February 13, 2009 11:38:47am - Suet Success The secret to perfect pastry dough? Hint: It's not lard. "If it reminds you of your grandmother--or McDonald's--then people will like it," says Avery Wittcamp, the pastry chef at Williamsburg's Marlow & Sons restaurant. Her apple han... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=921 February 12, 2009 4:45:42am - Savory Cabbage Leaf Casserole  Prep Time: 40 minutes   Cook Time: 25 minutes Ingredients: A head of Savoy Cabbage A mixture of ground pork, turkey breast, and chicken breast (300 g, 3/4 pounds in all) An egg Salt & pepper to tast... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=920 February 11, 2009 9:57:42am - Double-chocolate Pudding Cake         Unlike cakes that go into the pan as a single batter, this one has two additional layers: a sugary cocoa topping, followed by a generous puddle of boiling water. As the cake bakes, the water... http://jrjewels2.ourmac.com/?PostID=919 February 06, 2009 2:49:33pm - I saw these cool pink fortune cookies on Oriental Trading. They had been reduced in price. I thought they were pretty neat and was thinking I could bring them in to work to share with my coworkers.  I wondered why at just over a week away from V... http://jrjewels2.ourmac.com/?PostID=918 January 26, 2009 3:59:05pm - An Angel Says, 'Never Borrow from the Future32. Sit on your ego (( WHO ME)) 33 Talk less; listen more. (( I really need to do this more)) 34. Slow down. http://www.associatedcontent.comarticle/1422867/an_angel_says_never_borrow_from_the.html ... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=917 January 21, 2009 1:59:07pm - Creamy and comforting, this cauliflower gratin recipe features a classic Béchamel sauce punched up by just a little bit of fresh thyme. This gratin is a classic at Provencal tables, and is often served for the traditional meatless Christmas Eve dinn... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=916 January 21, 2009 1:50:59pm - This roasted beet salad is a wonderful, healthy dish to make anytime you have access to fresh beets. It’s a whole beet salad because the entire beet – root, stem, and greens – can be used in this recipe. Any vinaigrette or citronette dressing can be... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=915 January 21, 2009 1:48:32pm - 1 ham bone 1 lb. dry split peas 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablepsoon each butter and olive oil 2 quarts water 2 bay leaves 1 lb baby carrots 1 lb spaghetti, broken into 3" pieces salt and pepper, to taste 1 can evaporated milk or 1 cup light cream or... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=914 January 21, 2009 10:09:36am - Company Man Jim Lahey reveals his recipe for no-knead pizza dough Everything about Jim Lahey's new Chelsea restaurant, Co. (short for "company"), is meant to challenge your notion of a pizzeria. In fact, the word "pizza" appears only once at the... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=913 January 21, 2009 4:29:34am - This oyster fritters recipe is limited to locations where fresh oysters are available, but what a treat it is! Naturally salty oyster meat is coated with a savory sparkling wine batter and deep-fried until it turns hot and crispy. The unique coating ... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=912 January 20, 2009 6:51:35am - Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies  Visit http://inaugural.senate.gov Recipes Recipes from the 2009 Inaugural Luncheon First Course Seafood Stew Yield:  10 servings Ingredients   ӫ6  (1 Lb) Maine l... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=911 January 17, 2009 4:46:57pm - Do you know the legend of the Cherokee Indian youth's rite of Passage? His father takes him into the forest, blindfolds him and leaves him alone. He is required to sit on a stump the whole night and not remove the blindfold until the rays of the morn... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=910 January 17, 2009 3:09:36am - Something spicy for a coldass night Share Yesterday at 10:55pm Warning—This recipe produces mouth destroyingly hot (spicy) food. So if you like it milder, cut out the madras curry (which I put in almost everything that isn’t cereal…): Curry-Lime Whi... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=909 January 10, 2009 2:28:25pm - Austrian Jam Cookies INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 egg yolk 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2/3 cup chopped almonds 1 cup raspberry jam DIRECTIONS In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Add... http://manniep.ourmac.com/?PostID=908 January 09, 2009 12:58:00pm - Sagada, 1978 He’s going to kill me, I thought. The man threw me a cold hard stare. “What are you doing here?” he asked me. “I came to visit the falls,” I said, my voice slightly quaking. “You’re not here to see the falls. You’re here to spy on us!” I... http://jrjewels2.ourmac.com/?PostID=907 January 08, 2009 5:57:15pm - I found this blog I really like. It's called Just Listen. She pairs beautiful photography with creative and thought provoking captions.      Here's a similar blog.... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=906 January 07, 2009 10:19:42am - I keep reading about it, I've tried searching for it in the archives several times and I can't find it! I have a serious craving and I need to get baking! Ta By shortcake on Tue 11-Jul-06 20:03:06 Wish I could help - sound lovely! By JackieNo on ... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=905 January 07, 2009 10:16:07am - Lemon Drizzle Tray Bake Ingredients: Lemon Drizzle Tray Bake 225g (8oz) unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into small pieces 225g (8oz) golden caster sugar 3 medium eggs 150ml (5 fl oz) milk 225g (8oz) self-rising flour sifted 1 ½ teaspoons b... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=904 January 04, 2009 6:07:38am - Entree Side Dessert Videos About Me Subscribe _qoptions={ qacct:"p-ddhpJA7MxZuCc" }; <a href="http://www.quantcast.com/p-ddhpJA7MxZuCc" target="_blank"><img src="http://pixel.quantserve.com/pixel/p-ddhpJA7MxZuCc.gif" style="display: none;" bor... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=902 January 01, 2009 10:25:32am - Chicken, Sausage, and Black Olives Recipe h1 = document.getElementById("title").getElementsByTagName("h1")[0];h1.innerHTML = widont(h1.innerHTML); Recipe Feedback: User Rating Be the first to write a review By Peggy Trowbridge Filippone, ... http://jrjewels2.ourmac.com/?PostID=901 December 31, 2008 11:35:24am - I asked a coworker what she was doing tonight and she said cleaning! 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My hair fell out again. Well, I shouldn't say fall out because its actually not from the roots. It just seems that every 3 mo... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=880 October 31, 2008 6:23:40am - Pissaladière is a savory, Provencal onion tart layered with olives, anchovies, and herbs. Serve it cut into little rectangles for a fabulous appetizer. 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Something like “ The Girl from Ipanema.” Overplayed. Ovebelted. A crowd-pleaser... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=873 October 10, 2008 4:36:18pm - Egg Replacements There are plenty of egg substitutes available for baking or preparing a dish that calls for eggs. Ener-G Egg Replacer is a reliable egg substitute for use in baking. It is available at health food stores and most grocery stores. Tof... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=872 October 10, 2008 4:27:58pm - TOP 8 Calorie-Saving Cooking Swaps! 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I like mine topped with apples, vanilla ice cream and sprinkled with cinnamon.   Funnel Cake is a very popular sweet served at fairs and carnivals. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 2 min... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=868 September 29, 2008 10:35:32am - http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Kettle-Corn/Detail.aspx?washelp=1&rid=240539#240539   Kettle Corn SUBMITTED BY: SUE202 PHOTO BY: Allrecipes "Take a trip to the county fair with a bowl of old-fashioned Kettle Corn. Your family will neve... http://manniep.ourmac.com/?PostID=867 September 29, 2008 6:22:09am -     DAY ONE – Qoowayrachina to Wayllabamba It is easy enough to write about walking the Inca Trail. Actually doing it proved to be a hard, if ultimately satisfying, endeavor. 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Check out my recently published content on AC: Kashi TLC Chewy Oatmeal Dark Chocolate Cookie - Review... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=858 September 26, 2008 11:04:01am - French Hot Chocolate  French Hot Chocolate For centuries, chocolate has been purported to hold great health benefits – it enhances circulation, improves the libido, gives energy, and has been used as a tonic for infectious disease and digestive... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=853 September 20, 2008 12:39:43pm - FINNISH AND SCANDINAVIAN RECIPES Seasonal recipes Finnish Shrovetide recipes Finno-Russian Easter recipes Finnish May Day recipes Finnish Midsummer recipes Finno-Swedish crayfish party recipes Finnish Christmas recipes Finnish New Year's Eve recipe... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=852 September 20, 2008 12:39:08pm - ALMOND BASKETS 100 g chopped almonds 100 g butter 125 ml sugar 2 tbsp flour 1 tbsp cream Put all the ingredients in a saucepan and heat until the butter and sugar have melted. However, do not let the mixture cook. Spread out 1 tablespoon of the bat... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=848 September 20, 2008 9:49:59am - Swedish Pepparkakor 2/3 C. packed brown sugar           3/4 tsp. baking soda 2/3 C. molasses                        &nb... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=847 September 20, 2008 9:12:57am - Bubble tea   (from Wikipedia)      This article contains Chinese text.Without proper rendering support, you may see question marks, boxes, or other symbols instead of Chinese characters. Bubble tea, also called "Boba" tea, is... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=846 September 20, 2008 9:08:31am - How to cook Tapioca Pearls for Bubble Tea: 1 cup Tapioca Pearls (Bubble Tea Supply of course) 6-8 cups water Approximately 6-10 servings The ratio should be a minimum of 7:1, water to tapioca pearls. Boil water in a large pot. Add in the tapioca pea... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=845 September 20, 2008 8:40:40am - Tapioca Recipes & Info. We sell tapioca in "Seed Pearl" and "Large Pearl" size. When the large pearl is fully cooked it resembles what my mother used to call "fish eyes". It takes quite a bit of cooking and tons of patience. You can, however, co... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=844 September 20, 2008 8:30:00am - http://www.soupsong.com/index.html ... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=843 September 20, 2008 8:27:37am - Shurpa (Hearty Spiced Lamb Soup from Central Asia) Aromatic and hearty with root vegetables, this rich soup is beautiful to see, with its even and colorful dice, and superb as a winter meal. It's a good one to start the night before, so you can ref... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=842 September 16, 2008 8:08:50am - Warm it....add a touch of brown sugar. Serve with sauteed onions and green peppers.   Oh so yummy. ... http://manniep.ourmac.com/?PostID=839 September 15, 2008 6:10:10am - Cimiéz is a hilly, affluent suburb of Nice. It is the site of the ruins of an ancient Roman settlement. There are two museums located here that are on an art-lover’s must-visit list: the Matisse Museum up the hill in a Genoese villa, and the Ch... http://jrjewels2.ourmac.com/?PostID=838 September 06, 2008 5:29:03pm - Who can help but notice those yearbook pictures that show up at the top of the webpage as an ad for Classmates.com? You know its just the same set of pictures with some sort of 'Photoshoping' done to them to make them appear from a variety of generat... http://henin.ourmac.com/?PostID=837 August 31, 2008 5:11:27pm - Around four million young people in China are addicted to the internet thanks to "unhealthy" online games, according to a Beijing Times report picked up on by AFP. Li Jianguo, vice chairman of the standing committee of the National People's Congres... http://henin.ourmac.com/?PostID=836 August 31, 2008 5:10:15pm - World of Warcraft producer J. Allen Brack has said that Blizzard is taking an "iterative, organic" approach to overhauling the hit MMO's graphics, rather than building towards one big revamp. Brack made the comment to Worldofwar after he'd been quo... http://jrjewels2.ourmac.com/?PostID=835 August 25, 2008 2:02:55pm - Here are my latest creations I worked on over the weekends. I've just added to my Etsy shop. These were really fun to make and I think they're a great novelty gift for a young girl. They could also be used in boy jewelry but I don't know how to tie t... http://jrjewels2.ourmac.com/?PostID=831 August 18, 2008 4:17:48pm - These art adorned stomachs almost make you want to go out and get pregnant so you can try out your own canvas! I especially like the globe/world and the fishbowl. Wish I'd thought of this!... http://jrjewels2.ourmac.com/?PostID=830 August 10, 2008 4:53:43pm - I stumbled on this blog today.  I must say, it is about the most peaceful and heartwarming thing I've seen in a long long time, AND there is almost no words. How I would love to be there and live like that!   It was so fitting that I would ... http://manniep.ourmac.com/?PostID=819 August 08, 2008 12:25:04am -   ST. PETERSBURG June 21, 2008 This Russian city is full of grand Italianate buildings made grandiose twice over with the Russian’s love of excessive ornamentation. This is the city of Pushkin, Tchaikovsky, Scriabin, and Dostoevsky in the stone,... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=818 August 07, 2008 3:29:50pm - Yeah! Almost the weekend! Not much has happened this week, other than I discovered Nabisco's new Limited Edition Banana Creme Oreos. When I heard about Nabisco's new Nilla Cakesters I thought it would be a good idea if they had banana flavored filli... http://jrjewels2.ourmac.com/?PostID=817 August 02, 2008 11:15:01am - What a week! So glad its over, but it was definitely interesting. We now have 13 cats in/out of the house. Well, 2 cats and 11 kittens, actually. You wouldn't really know it because you don't see the all at once, except feeding time, when most of the... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=816 July 14, 2008 12:56:19pm - Now I've got just as many monkeys as I do kittens. I must have made dozens of these over the weekend. It's become an obsession! I've added them in bulk in my DaWanda store as well as in my Etsy shop. (See below for DaWanda) Links for both shops are o... http://jrjewels2.ourmac.com/?PostID=815 July 12, 2008 2:55:55pm - I just can't seem to stop making these things.  We had a creativity challenge at work to make something out of pipe cleaners. It was very intimidating seeing those bags of fuzzy strips of colors. I had no idea how  I was going to take somet... http://jrjewels2.ourmac.com/?PostID=814 July 04, 2008 1:15:42pm - What I'm doing today... -cleaning and organizing -crocheting this bag -sitting in the rain -eatting chinese food -posting new articles -playing with the kitties -reading this book. -discovering new sites... http://jrjewels2.ourmac.com/?PostID=813 June 24, 2008 2:06:34pm - Just thought I'd post the latest creations from my Etsy shop. I'm still practicing on trying to create some   unique beads and also trying to improve on the pocket mirrors. I'm especially pleased with how the brown 'In the Garden' mirror t... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=810 June 10, 2008 3:01:33pm -   We've recently welcomed 6 new additions to our family, and though I really wasn't intending to keep them we've been slow about trying to find them new homes. In the interim, I'm planning to get them and the Mom fixed so this surprise doesn't h... http://jrjewels2.ourmac.com/?PostID=808 June 01, 2008 4:10:43pm - A list of websites hosting photos and images by amateur and professional photographers. As a Graphic Artist I'm always being met with the issue of copyright on images I need to use. The stock photos at work that were purchased years ago are so over u... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=807 May 11, 2008 3:18:15pm - I'm so excited! Though my birthday week last week was an overly long and drawn-out, there were a few good things thqat happened for me. 1. I've finally gotten a 'wall' assignment at work. It seems almost everyone in the office has had a shot at desi... http://jrjewels2.ourmac.com/?PostID=806 May 04, 2008 6:59:52am - Turning 45 tomorrow! According to the book 'Lose Weight! Get Laid! Find God!' this is the age where I should adopt a third world orphan out of my guilt for living a middle class life. Not going to happen. Yesterday 'Coyote Ugly' came on TV. I haven't... http://jrjewels2.ourmac.com/?PostID=805 April 23, 2008 3:12:29pm - What's Mine is Yours is a cool new swap site I've recently discovered. Well, the site is not 'new' its been around since 2004, but its new to me. You can list things at no charge if you only want to swap them. You can also sell items in your boutique... http://jrjewels2.ourmac.com/?PostID=804 April 20, 2008 6:02:56pm - One Sentence.org is a place where people tell their stories using the bare essentials. You tell your insignificant, everyday stories, or life-changing stories, in a minimal amount of words. These make for interesting short reads. ... http://jrjewels2.ourmac.com/?PostID=803 April 13, 2008 4:24:41am -   A recipe from 'Margarita mama Mocktails for Moms-to-Be, ' by Alyssa Gusenoff.    Raging Hormone   6 to 7 fresh mint leaves 1 oz. lemonade 2 oz. cherry juice 4 oz. ginger ale    Start to finish: 5 minutes In the bott... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=802 April 04, 2008 11:48:51am - INDEX   Artichoke Parmesan Dip Layered Mexican Dip  Exotic Caviar Covered Egg Salad (simple)  Pantry Perfect Appetizer:  Crab Meat over Cream Cheese, Topped with Cocktail Sauce             &... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=801 April 01, 2008 11:27:17am - Coconut kisses are a favorite treat in Spanish speaking islands. They can be dressed up by adding nuts or dipping the kisses in chocolate.                    &... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=800 March 31, 2008 10:48:55am -             BREAKFAST COOKIES                  2 c. Jiffy baking mix             1 lb. sausage ... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=799 March 28, 2008 4:52:10am -  Pasta with Tomatoes, Basil and Brie             Ingredients             4 large ripe tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes       &nb... http://jrjewels2.ourmac.com/?PostID=798 March 24, 2008 12:26:30pm - Load up on more at BestFakeDoctorNotes.com Dr. E.Z. Streat, Notes're a collection of faux physicians' excuses usable for escape from any adult situation.  Streat saves you from fraud on an actual healer by creating phony docs and practices.&nb... http://jrjewels2.ourmac.com/?PostID=797 March 21, 2008 4:07:10pm - I found this lovely poem in the latest 'Woman's World.'   Green, green spring, You've found your way  Through the snowy winter days. You've arrived with flowers in hand And a greening of the land. You've brought with you life anew. Spring d... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=796 March 18, 2008 12:10:30pm -      Lentil Soup        In 1-2 T olive oil,   saute:         1 1/2 - 2 C diced onions         3 lg. cloves garlic    &nb... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=795 March 18, 2008 11:00:00am -  This is a lovely dish, easy to make and looks ultra gourmet.  I like to make    them a day ahead and chill covered in the refrigerator.  Serve on individual     dessert plates or standing up in a s... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=794 March 16, 2008 2:28:48pm -            VANILLA PUDDING FROM SCRATCH               This was before the days of packaged pudding mixes and pudding      &nb... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=793 March 16, 2008 2:19:29pm -         Cheese Puffs         The real thing.            INGREDIENTS:         * 1 cup water         * 8 tables... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=792 March 16, 2008 2:04:14pm -        Cinnamon Applesauce          This is a gorgeous dish to place on a buffet just before the guests go through the         line.  It has puf... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=791 March 12, 2008 10:34:58am -             Australian Meat Pie                       This is The Australian Traditional Meat Pie! You can make 1 ... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=790 March 12, 2008 10:21:24am - Anyone who knows me will assure you that I will only use a Honey Baked Ham bone.           Pea Soup            INGREDIENTS         1 lb To 1... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=789 March 10, 2008 7:47:47am -          It tastes like the real thing.             Wendy’s Chili            INGREDIENTS          2 pounds ground beef, ... http://jrjewels2.ourmac.com/?PostID=788 March 09, 2008 12:52:34pm - PurpleSlinky I've been told that I have a strange sense of humor. And yes, often times I find myself laughing at my own jokes. Purple Slinky was made for people like me, with weird, offbeat humor, because, to quote; "some people are a lot like slink... http://jrjewels2.ourmac.com/?PostID=787 February 22, 2008 6:28:17pm - This little guy has really made his way around the internet. He is the ultimate screen cleaner! ... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=785 February 17, 2008 7:41:37pm - Man, what could be better than a 3-Day weekend? I wish every weekend was like this. I'm really starting to get bored with work and its taking me more to make efforts to get there. I'm really starting to see a danger here and its scarey because I stil... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=784 February 15, 2008 10:35:38am -              INDIVIDUAL ONION KUGELS                    Makes individual savory kugels in your muffin or cup cake pan.  &n... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=783 February 15, 2008 10:08:56am - Joanne Katz' Kugel   Break-Fast Favorite   1          lb extra-wide egg noodles      1/2   cup unsalted butter, at room temperature,cut into pieces8ounces cream chee... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=775 February 07, 2008 9:08:27am -   FARMER’S CHOP SUEY   This has been a hot-weather favorite in Jewish-American kitchens for at least a century. Served with good pumpernickel or rye bread, it is a light, satisfying summer lunch."  Brought from Hungary. 1 bunch radish... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=774 February 05, 2008 2:09:09pm - The brisket should have good marbling between white fat and dark colored meat. The fat should be distributed throughout the meat rather than just in one area. Brisket should be slow cooked. Whether the recipe is for a savory or sweet sauce,  the... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=773 February 05, 2008 2:07:55pm - Rice Krispy Treats Ingredients 6  cups Kelloggs Rice Krispies 3 Tablespoons margarine or butter 1 package (10 oz. about 40) marshmallows  - or - 4 cups miniature marshmallows Directions 1. In a large microwave safe bowl, heat margarine and ... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=772 February 05, 2008 2:06:36pm - Gertie and Joe's  Salad Dressing 3/4 c. Sugar ( 2 TBSP Olive Oil ) 1/3 c. Ketsup 2 T Worcestershire sauce 1/4 c. Vinegar 1 Onion, finely chopped 1 c. Wesson Oil Makes abit more than a pint. It was served on: Lettuce Spinach (fresh) 10 slices Bac... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=771 February 05, 2008 2:05:24pm - BAKED BEANS   Basically, Doctored up canned beans, but no one knows. 2 (28 oz.) cans Bush baked beans 1 sm. onion, chopped 1/4 c. molasses 6 or 7 strips bacon, cooked crispy & crumbled 1/4 c. bacon grease 1/4 c. brown sugar Mix all and put ... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=770 February 05, 2008 2:04:15pm - White Cake with Cherry Sauce 1 White Jiffy Cake Mix  I If you recall, they are half of a sheet cake.) 1 Large jar/can of Comstock Cherry Pie Filling Make the cake according to directions and remember not to use the egg yolk or it will get yello... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=769 February 05, 2008 1:54:24pm - Strawberry Pie   1 Quart fresh berries, stems removed 1 Cup Sugar 1 Cup Water 3 Tablespoon cornstarch 1 Baked Pie Shell, cooled Wash and drain berries. Add 1 cup berries with 2/3 cup water in sauce pan on medium temperature and cook until berrie... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=768 February 05, 2008 1:53:27pm - Meringue This is a great web page for understanding and making meringue for pies http://whatscookingamerica.net/Eggs/perfectmeringue.htm... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=767 February 05, 2008 1:52:24pm -                       Core apples trying not to pierce the bottom.             &nbsp... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=766 February 05, 2008 1:50:44pm - When Darlene Roulund CHICKcame to Columbus for a visit I met the best cook I have ever known.  She had this dish done and ready for dinner long before I had gonedown for breakfast.  The house smelled so lovely.   If one follows th... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=765 February 05, 2008 1:48:34pm - Creamed Spinich     marvelous side dish.  I have been hunting this recipe for years.  It also came from the era of Shenandoah Drive when neighbors had picnics and everyone brought a dish and their own meat to barbecue.  ... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=764 February 05, 2008 1:46:27pm - Lovely.  This came from Maria Grimm. We made them for the celebration we had with family and friends when the children were named. 1 egg white 2 1/2 Cups Powdered Sugar 2 Tbsp. soft butter. Peppermint Flavoring Food Coloring:  Green, Yellow... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=763 February 05, 2008 1:45:17pm - Jerome and Janet Carpenter,  mom to Jodie, Jason and Julie, introduced this pie to our familythe first year Jerome and janet were married.  It became a required dessert at every major family function.  Oh yes, Jerome is my Big Brother.... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=762 February 05, 2008 1:42:26pm - Cindy Ruberg perfected this recipe one summer.  She was looking for theperfect pie to serve to Residents when her husband was welcoming them to hisdepartment.  They always had a picnic and this was one of the desserts. We had to make severa... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=761 February 05, 2008 1:37:55pm - All Beef Salami    5 lb. hamburger 2 1/2 teas. mustard seed 2 1/2 teas. garlic salt 2 1/2 teas. cracked pepper.  mild grind 2 1/2 teas. liquid smoke 5 rounded teas. Tender Salt Work the mixture for five minutes a day for three days.&nb... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=760 February 05, 2008 1:36:23pm - Bobbie Moe, neighbor when we lived at 6608 Shenandoah Drive in Reynoldsburg introduced us to this at a cook out we had in the back yard.   It was a keeper  Only a few modifications have been made over the years. 1 Can pork and beans&nb... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=759 February 05, 2008 1:34:35pm - Whether done in a pot over an open flame or on a grill in a healthy sized pot any blend of meats and vegetables simmered slowly for hours creates a flavorful meal,  a most interesting focal point and reason for a gathering.  I neve found a ... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=758 February 05, 2008 1:30:32pm - Gertie and Joe would bake together for all the holidays.   This recipe is i Gertie's handwriting in my recipe file.  I recall this wonderful fudge with an without nuts.I remember the scent of heavy chocolate in the house when the made ... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=757 February 05, 2008 1:29:17pm - Some of you may remember walking home from CSG campus and smelling 'hobo stew' as you approached our house in Bexley. This stew originated with Grandpa Joe who wanted to clean out his freezer and have an outside family feast. He never liked to barbec... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=756 February 05, 2008 1:23:17pm - Joanne Carpenter won several blue ribbons at the Wood county fair with this recipe.   (In the 60's) It was novel back then, to let bread increase in the refrigerator. Refrigerator Bread 7 Cups flour (sifted) 2 Tbsp solid vegetable oil (cris... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=755 February 05, 2008 1:20:50pm - Cinnamon Rolls Use refrigerated frozen dough, bread mixed dough or make the 4-H original recipe Refrigerator Dough.  (Remember, Refrigerator Dough will stay in the refrigerator for about 5 days, so you can make it and store and use for fresh din... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=754 February 05, 2008 12:49:14pm - Prepared by Zachary both in the oven and on the grill on the terrace.The aroma in the house was absolutely marvelous. Ingredients: *       5-6 lbs. leg of lamb, with bone in *       5 cloves... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=753 February 05, 2008 12:46:53pm - HORSERADISH SAUCE 1  cup sour cream 1/3 cup horseradish 1 small apple, peeled and shredded 1 tsp. sugar 1/2 tsp. lemon rind 1/4 tsp. salt Combine ingredients well. Cover and chill. Excellent with beef roast. ... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=752 February 05, 2008 12:45:44pm - For years, when everyone was at home, I would make a double batch of this, freeze some and keep some in the regrigerator.  Everyone loved it better than Prego, etc.     It has a unique warm flavor, comforting. From the Time L... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=751 February 05, 2008 12:44:31pm - Peanut Brittle 4 Cups White sugar 2 Cup white corn syrup 1 Cup water 2 Tbsp butter 1 teas salt 2 cups raw Spanish peanuts 1 teas vanilla 1 Tbsp baking soda Combine sugar, syrup, salt and water. Stir and cool until it reaches 220 degrees or a fine th... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=750 February 05, 2008 12:42:58pm -   Profiteroles                                    A very elegant dessert 1/... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=749 February 05, 2008 12:41:53pm - Apple Pie         1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie 1/2 cup unsalted butter 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/4 cup water 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 8 Granny Smith apples - peeled, c... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=748 February 05, 2008 12:40:04pm - Spinach Dip 1 Box chopped frozen spinach 1 Cup Sour cream 1 Cup Mayonnaise 1 Box Knorr’s vegetable soup mix  Small onion, chopped 1 Can water chestnuts, chopped Cook and drain spinach thoroughly.  Mix ingredients together and let stand at l... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=747 February 05, 2008 12:37:59pm -  Chicago Meat Market Veal Piccata Veal Ribs -large and thick 1 stick of butter Bottle of capers One lemon Parsley sprigs (fresh) Pepper Find the largest and thickest veal steaks you can.  Have the butcher de-bone them. Take them home and po... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=746 February 05, 2008 12:35:44pm -                        Gazpacho 2 Cups finely chopped peeled tomato 3/4 -1 Cup finely chopped red and yellow peppers 3/4 Cup finely chopped ... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=744 February 05, 2008 12:31:08pm - 1 or 2  Beef Briskets   (Sam's Club has them the least expensive.)                        (I like to cook two and use one fo... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=743 February 05, 2008 12:27:05pm - Joe made this every Christmas.  The recipe has his writing "Good" on thebottom and is dated '1964' in Gertie's handwriting.  I recall these sweetswere my favorite - even before the fudge.  They were white like snow andoften had pecans ... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=742 February 05, 2008 12:25:48pm -  A favorite always!  Remember the NY actors at Thanksgiving?  The actors loved them and also wrote a song about our Robber Bingo Thanksgiving.   I served them on the two tiered china with real gold trimgiven to me from Uncle Herma... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=741 February 05, 2008 12:21:37pm -   Dad sent me to school with these for gifts for my teachers. The recipe I have was sent to me in 1990 by Joe, envelope still with it. Hard Candy Powdered sugar 3 3/4 cups sugar 1 1/2 cups Karo light corn syrup 1 Cup water 1 teaspoon desired fla... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=739 February 05, 2008 12:13:50pm - Every child, grand-child, great-grand-child has teethed on these. Great for dunking in milk or coffee.     Grandpa Joe's Molasses Cookies 1 1/2  Cup shortening 2        Cups Sugar   1/2&nbs... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=738 February 05, 2008 12:10:20pm - from Clara Thompson Carpenter.  Brought from England   Clara was married to Arthur William Carpenter. Clara and Arthur were the parents of Joe Carpenter, Ernest Carpenter, Margurite Harris, Emma  and Jesse Brinker.   Custard &nbs... http://joannesrecipes.ourmac.com/?PostID=736 February 02, 2008 8:47:47am - These are the wonderful cookie/cake-like sugar cookies that we iced or put sugar on the top.  There were always packages of them in the freezer.   AMISH SUGAR COOKIES INGREDIENTS     •    1 1/2 cups vegetable o... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=735 January 19, 2008 1:05:58am - I am so thankful for this nice long weekend. Unfortunately, there's been a virus or something going around the office and I'm pretty sure it's trying to hit me. I started taking Airborne right away, so maybe it won't be too bad.  My daughter has been... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=720 December 30, 2007 7:07:05pm - It is going to be so hard to get back in gear after a very lazy winter break. The most I've exerted myself over the past week was in driving back and forth across 3 states over a 4-day period. It was so nice going 'home' to visit family. We did abso... http://jrjewels2.ourmac.com/?PostID=718 December 15, 2007 6:29:36pm - The Free Stuff Times website posts links to legitimate free stuff every day. Not only does the site list links to legitimate free things you can apply for, but it also offeres tips, has a forum, and what I find most valuable is the 'What I Got' sect... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=717 December 10, 2007 2:14:12pm - Today I was so excited about going back to work in my old office that it felt like the first day of school! The day went pretty fast, but I was a little hyper all day. I got lots of warm welcomes and 'glad to have you back's', it really did feel like... http://pbj.ourmac.com/?PostID=716 December 10, 2007 6:59:25am - What a pain it is to finally get a response to my posting and discover it was just some fool of the pornographic variety! Fortunately, it's easy enough to delete such things. Less fortunately, I've had to reset this blog to accept posts from regist... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=715 December 08, 2007 3:40:50pm - Well, the kid is back home after spending a week at the grandparents. During that week I was really motivated to work on the house! The kitchen stayed clean. No ever present pile of dishes were left in the sink. The floor remained swept, the carpet v... http://jrjewels2.ourmac.com/?PostID=710 November 20, 2007 6:36:25am - Spark has made a list of 100 calorie recipes suitable for Thanksgiving dining!  Tips of eatting less on Turkey Day, and 'Lift Magazine' offers links to 'Cooking Light's' diet-like recipes throughout the past few Thanksgivings. ... http://pbj.ourmac.com/?PostID=709 November 19, 2007 6:44:13pm -  It may well be absurd for me to start a blog here ... but I'm doing it anyway. Not because I expect the world at large to find this site by accident (as I did tonight) or to care very much what I think about anything. In fact, if I continue this as... http://jrjewels2.ourmac.com/?PostID=706 November 14, 2007 3:37:07pm - Dealmac was smart. They have a calendar out on who's having deals on Black Friday, possibly based on last years schedule. ... http://jrjewels2.ourmac.com/?PostID=702 November 11, 2007 9:04:26am - Yesterday we attended the 11th Annual Random House Book Fair at The Carroll Community College in Westminster. It was so much fun! They had food, art, authors, child activities, music, speakers, giveaways, a silent auction and discount books of course... http://jrjewels2.ourmac.com/?PostID=700 November 08, 2007 8:50:50am - Measuring Cup and  several different programs on various websites that will allow you to organize your recipes.   Measuring Cup is a mac program with an easy to use interface. You can view and edit recipes in the same view, organize recipes in f... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=695 October 29, 2007 1:56:33pm - I can handle telemarketers easily enough, but lately we've been getting callers with 'Unknown Name, Unknown Number' or simply 'Private Name, Private Number'. They've probably been calling all along, but I've recently downgraded my phone service so th... http://jrjewels2.ourmac.com/?PostID=694 October 28, 2007 8:08:10am - In honor of National Greasy Foods Day, Hungry-Girl posted some healthy alternatives to some greasy favorites such as french fries, onion rings, pizza, chili dogs, and Nachos. They are much healthier and a lot less fattening. I'm really getting addict... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=693 October 21, 2007 5:00:20am - As of today, I've got 150 people who have favorited me on my Etsy store! Who'da thunk it? ... http://jrjewels2.ourmac.com/?PostID=690 October 15, 2007 8:48:21am - http://www.blogactionday.com/  Today, October 15th, is Blog Action Day. On this day bloggers around the web are uniting to get everyone's mind focused on issues of the environment, and think of ways of improving the future of our environment. O... http://jrjewels2.ourmac.com/?PostID=641 October 12, 2007 8:33:40am - ***Your Five Factor Personality Profile*** Extroversion: You have low extroversion. You are quiet and reserved in most social situations. A low key, laid back lifestyle is important to you. You tend to bond slowly, over time, with one or two people.... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=639 October 10, 2007 10:26:18am - In a previous entry I mentioned FLOR's modular carpet tile. It's do-it-yourself, carpet tiles can be used over any smooth surface and washed in the sink. You can design your own look by creating patterns of color with the carpet squares. Probably the... http://jrjewels2.ourmac.com/?PostID=633 September 30, 2007 2:19:51am - I recently discovered this amazing blog while searching for free photos for a web banner I'm making. He provides a wealth of information on some of EVERYTHING while simultaneously sharing some of his personal side. I became so engrossed in all that h... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=632 September 25, 2007 10:26:50am - Frustrated from the never ending need to come up with new usernames just to sign up at a cool site, I decided to have someone else do it for me. A quick search on google brought me to Rum and Monkey. There I used their Username Generator to come up w... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=631 September 20, 2007 3:40:40pm - Well, its Thursday again, and another rough one. Bad traffic with lots of road rage, forgetting my badge for work and having to turn around, almost being late for a meeting where I had to fill in. Just feeling like I couldn't do anything right all da... http://jrjewels2.ourmac.com/?PostID=630 September 19, 2007 7:41:37am - I think these sunflower refridgerator magnets I made turned out pretty good. I used brown and yellow sculpey clay to make these. The sculpey clay seems to be a lot more pliable than Polymer. It didn't discolor as much either when I baked them. Or sho... http://jrjewels2.ourmac.com/?PostID=629 September 18, 2007 10:20:02am - tse-tse...Don't know what it is, but trust me, its cool!   Discover what makes you tick at Chatterbean. Bert C --cool art Pencil Shavings... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=624 September 13, 2007 5:40:53am - Low on meds again. They won't refill until next week. I've gone without for over a week now. Starting to feel the affects. Talking in short phrases must be one of them.   Anywho, my coworker mentioned to me that she was going out to Walmart dur... http://mac101.ourmac.com/?PostID=622 August 29, 2007 3:44:14am - I've moved the blog over to wordpress.com, The site is here if you're interested. Sorry about the mess but I'm still getting unpacked. ... http://jrjewels2.ourmac.com/?PostID=621 August 28, 2007 10:12:48am - Have you tried the new Limited Edition Elvis inspired Reese's Cups? I found them at Giants and with a combination of chocolate, peanut butter and banana creme filling I thought they'd be gross. Then the more I thought about it, banana's are a fruit, ... http://mac101.ourmac.com/?PostID=620 August 27, 2007 7:44:37am - I'm generally not real big on computer games. I enjoy an occasional round of Solitaire Till Dawn or maybe a game or two of Absolute Backgammon,  but overall I prefer an in-person board game where I can actually pick up the board and slam it agai... http://jrjewels2.ourmac.com/?PostID=617 August 26, 2007 9:45:33am - I got the big brown moonglow beads from a jewelry show and ordered the vintage flowers online.  The first photo is of the necklace halfway finishsed.       And now, the finished necklace...       I wanted to create ... http://mac101.ourmac.com/?PostID=616 August 26, 2007 5:44:05am - While OS X is about a thousand times more attractive and elegant than that other operating system, most of the standard icons are a little boring. Fortunately, changing any or all of your icons is simple and free. First you want to find a set of ico... http://mac101.ourmac.com/?PostID=615 August 24, 2007 4:33:12am - One of the basic features that's missing from OS X is multiple clipboards. In other words, whenever you copy something (⌘ + C) the previously copied item disappears. With multiple clipboards you can copy 'til the cows come home and all your cli... http://mac101.ourmac.com/?PostID=614 August 22, 2007 6:33:32am - Mastering keyboard shortcuts is the quickest way to start making the most of your Mac and working efficiently. So here are a couple of the most basic commands for making your way around a text document. I assumed everyone knew these but yesterday som... http://jrjewels2.ourmac.com/?PostID=612 August 21, 2007 1:42:28pm - Here is a picture I took of one of the new kitties that have been inhabiting my house, unbeknownst to me.   To make a long story short, my daughter smuggled to kittens into our home and had them hidden in her room in the basement for about 2 we... http://mac101.ourmac.com/?PostID=611 August 21, 2007 6:18:22am - Here's a page I found with some great desktop backgrounds.  The page has about 200 colorful, modern, unique and very professional backgrounds to choose from. Many are Mac themed and all are, or course, free. Enjoy! ... http://mac101.ourmac.com/?PostID=610 August 20, 2007 3:33:32pm - If you’re like me and use multiple web browsers you know what a pain it is to keep track of your bookmarks. You know you added that recipe for the perfect Margarita last week, but was it in Safari or Firefox? Fear not, webhopper. There are a couple o... http://jrjewels2.ourmac.com/?PostID=609 August 19, 2007 2:25:10pm - I've been doing some more playing in polymer clay. Making these little mirrors has gotten very addictive. Ive done so many of them now that I'll need to stitch the pictures together. People seem to like them and I find the one I have clipped to my pu... http://mac101.ourmac.com/?PostID=608 August 19, 2007 1:18:00pm - Here’s an explanation of iTunes file formats and how they relate to sound quality and file size. Speaking from painful personal experience, believe me when I say you don’t want to have to re-rip a thousand CD’s into iTunes because you chose the wrong... http://mac101.ourmac.com/?PostID=607 August 17, 2007 6:02:08am - I recently had a problem getting Front Row to run on my iMac. I called the AppleCare line who took me through a long list of generic troubleshooting routines to no avail and it was finally determined that Front Row was not compatible with my computer... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=603 August 16, 2007 3:05:46pm - Thursdays always seem to be such a strange day for me. Usually the weirdest questions will pop into my head. Today was even stranger. It wasn't until I'd been at work for over an hour and I realized I was wearing 2 different pair of shoes! Fortunatel... http://mac101.ourmac.com/?PostID=602 August 15, 2007 5:36:44am - Quicksilver (free from Blacktree), has got the reputation of being a versatile, but complicated, tool for power users. And while it can be complicated if you want to take advantage of all it’s hundreds of features and plug-ins, the basic functionalit... http://mac101.ourmac.com/?PostID=601 August 13, 2007 8:30:30pm - You don't have to risk the download police breaking down your door in the middle of the night in order to fill up iTunes or your iPod on the cheap. Free, legal music is available by the truckload on the internet. Bands and labels want to do whatever ... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=599 August 13, 2007 9:04:43am -     These are the things I'll be munching on tonight in anticipation of my favorite show returning. I'm not sure what the show will be about tonight because season 2 won't begin until Sept. 24.     The last thing I recall from th... http://mac101.ourmac.com/?PostID=598 August 13, 2007 8:42:32am - I read this tip a few days ago. I can’t remember where so I apologize for not giving proper credit...but it’s so darn useful I had to pass it on... When you’re viewing windows in column view as pictured below, you can expand the width of any column s... http://mac101.ourmac.com/?PostID=597 August 12, 2007 11:43:14am - Well, you’ve invested a thousand dollars or more into your computer. To offset some of that expense here’s a few free applications that will replace a .19 cent pen and $2.99 sticky pad to help you get organized... Check Off This one couldn’t be any s... http://jrjewels2.ourmac.com/?PostID=595 August 09, 2007 4:15:45am - Militant Platypus Crossword Game   This is a really quick and fun game. It saves a lot of time by filling in the duplicate letters for you. Good if you want to take a quick break from working.... http://jrjewels2.ourmac.com/?PostID=589 July 31, 2007 11:01:01am - I had been reading over this old thread on Flickr about people's favorite foods from Trader Joe's. I had to leave work early for a Dr. appt. so I figured I'd stop next door at the TJ's there and see if I could pick up some of these 'great' food finds... http://jrjewels2.ourmac.com/?PostID=554 July 30, 2007 5:44:21am - Here's the new banner I created very quickly for my Etsy store. I need to redew it using a better image of 'myself', but the .gif was all I had at the time.   ... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=523 July 24, 2007 3:17:08am - Okay, Okay, I love my pets just as much, if not more than the next person, but now I'm starting to feel really pathetic that so many animals have more of a life than I do to make them able to talk about themselves on a daily basis. (i.e. www.mydogspa... http://jrjewels2.ourmac.com/?PostID=522 July 20, 2007 6:08:55am - Art in Vending Machines! How cool is that?!   Artomat.org     ...and a good way to recycle the old cigarette machines!  ... http://jrjewels2.ourmac.com/?PostID=521 July 17, 2007 8:55:20am - Have you heard about Posh Points? Its another one of those neat sites where you can swap things for free. When you send your unwanted items to someone you earned points towards swapping for someone else's junk. Also, to get you started they give you ... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=520 July 16, 2007 7:43:54am - Got on the scale this morning. I've gained about 6lbs over the past 2 months. I'm really surprised it hasn't been more than that!  Anywhoooo, I have a Dr. appt the end of this month so I need to get rid of that weight by then. I think I can do 6lbs i... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=519 July 10, 2007 3:35:37pm - My hair had been doing pretty good the past few months and I was moving beyond that 'helmet hair' stage, when it all started breaking off again. I remembered seeing a post on Lolo's blog about some tonic she got to aid in her hair regrowth after her ... http://jrjewels2.ourmac.com/?PostID=515 June 28, 2007 10:12:49am - Love this blog! This one is cool too.... http://jrjewels2.ourmac.com/?PostID=513 June 16, 2007 4:43:23pm - I just uploaded the latest pair of earrings I made to my Flickr page and in less than 15 minutes it had 25 views! My guess its because they are sitting on my ibook and all of the Mac people wanted to see that.       ... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=512 June 15, 2007 9:45:50am - 61 spam comments on my blog pushing Viagara and Cialis. I can't say that I have a need for any of them at this time. Fortunately It didn't take to to delete them. I guess the key is to set your blog so that only registered users can comment.   I... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=511 June 09, 2007 5:00:56pm - Finally listed items in my Dawands store. Also added it to my link list here on the right. Check it out! ... http://jrjewels2.ourmac.com/?PostID=510 June 09, 2007 4:57:52pm - Finally added items to my DaWanda shop. Go check it out. ... http://jrjewels2.ourmac.com/?PostID=509 June 08, 2007 9:13:35am - I thought these earrings were cute (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=6152535), but wondered why they felt they needed to include 'Fake' in the tite. ... http://jrjewels2.ourmac.com/?PostID=508 June 06, 2007 7:50:53am - This site is so cool! NOTCOT is a Design site that was created as a place for collecting and sharing fascinating links and images. The site highlights inspiring products and concepts for designers, boutiques, and consumers. It has become my latest a... http://jrjewels2.ourmac.com/?PostID=506 May 24, 2007 10:15:35am - I just noticed this 'Yahoo' ad at the top of the page while I was reading the lastest posts here. The ad was encouraging me to 'Create a Walking Blog' and share my walking stories, music, etc. Well, this reminded me of something that happened at the ... http://jrjewels2.ourmac.com/?PostID=505 May 23, 2007 3:17:40pm - Yeah, it's over! Now the media can focus on more serious world events again. At least until next January when Idol starts all over again. ... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=504 May 23, 2007 2:27:12am - Well, I guess it goes without saying that I was unable to return the truck I bought on Mother's Day weekend. I thought it fell under Maryland's 3-day rule thing but it didn't. Apparently Antwerpen has their own policies. The guy did tell me I had a w... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=500 May 14, 2007 10:19:04am - Well, it was pretty uneventful for the most part. However, I DID end up bying a truck, unintentionally of course. I had gone in to have my vehicle's routine maintenance performed and the car dealership happened to be running a competition at the time... http://jrjewels2.ourmac.com/?PostID=499 May 09, 2007 3:56:10am - I've realized something about blogs. Previously I thought blogs were run by people who had exciting, eventful lives, thus having plenty to write about. Now that I've been through 'hell and highwater' with teenage issues over the past few months I've ... http://glowstick.ourmac.com/?PostID=498 May 06, 2007 3:49:50am - If you like glow necklaces, chances are you're going to love glow bracelets. Glow bracelets can be worn itself or can be sported together with glow necklaces or other glow in the dark jewelry. Glow bracelets are available in many colors and designs ... http://jrjewels2.ourmac.com/?PostID=494 April 16, 2007 9:23:23am - Just one more week until 'Heroes' returns! I have the feeling that its taking a further turn and may lose my interest. The last couple of episodes left me a bit confused. I guess it was beginning to, 'jump the shark' at that point, much like 'Lost' d... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=490 April 01, 2007 3:36:41am - Wanted..to..udate..today,....but..water..silled..on..keyboard. ... http://jrjewels2.ourmac.com/?PostID=488 March 18, 2007 1:49:48pm - I made this wire wrapped bracelet last weekend and found it so much fun that I had to run out for more beads and wire this weekend.       Now I've started creating this necklace. Its taken me all day and this is as far as I've gotten. ... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=487 March 18, 2007 1:36:22pm - We let Lilo out of her cage for some exercise but she just hung out on this vase most of the time.... http://manniep.ourmac.com/?PostID=486 March 16, 2007 8:41:46am - Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, March 16, 2007 The most famous person ever to have been born in St. Thomas was the great French painter Camille Pissaro. His parents were French, so naturally he gravitated towards France, made his name there, and died t... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=482 March 05, 2007 12:06:24pm - Just thought I'd share these.    Silverjewelry.com -- silver jewelry, 4 items available for 20 minutes                                &... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=481 March 04, 2007 5:03:07am - I found this when cleaning out my freezer the other day.  I guess hard work does pay off sometimes.         See's Candy ... http://jrjewels2.ourmac.com/?PostID=478 February 19, 2007 6:36:19am - I've been hanging out on Flickr a lot lately. I'm finding that it offers more than just nice photos. Many of the people posting photos have really interesting careers and backgrounds and just about every interest imaginable is portrayed in some group... http://manniep.ourmac.com/?PostID=477 February 10, 2007 8:36:16am -                                  First impressions of St. Kitts are: The island is volcan... http://mac.ourmac.com/?PostID=476 February 07, 2007 1:31:59am - the original posting can be found [here]   Steve Jobs February 6, 2007 With the stunning global success of Apple’s iPod music player and iTunes online music store, some have called for Apple to “open” the digital rights management (DRM) system t... http://manniep.ourmac.com/?PostID=475 February 03, 2007 7:58:31am -   ©MannyPanta February 2007    St. Lucia is an island that lies near Martinique. It  used to belong to the French.  Many places as well as inhabitants here have French names. Later the British took over and left their own imp... http://manniep.ourmac.com/?PostID=474 February 03, 2007 7:35:49am - I first heard the word “Barbados” in a play by Neil Simon. I am sure it was “Same Time, Next Year”.  This was in Manila back in the ‘70’s, and the play was produced by Repertory Philippines. The word was flung off by a woman who was recounting a vac... http://manniep.ourmac.com/?PostID=473 February 03, 2007 7:33:29am -   Capella de Milagro                             The Paseo, Fortaleza, Old San Juan   This morning, ... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=472 February 03, 2007 3:44:49am -   This 'little' guy has become very expensive in 8 or 9 months we've had him. He was abandoned at our local Petco and passed around to several employee homes soon afterward. He is no where near as big as those giant British bunnies, but I wager... http://jrjewels2.ourmac.com/?PostID=469 January 31, 2007 4:00:26am - Classic photography created with Leggos...How Cool is this?  ... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=468 January 21, 2007 9:02:28am - What a great practical joke! It brought them a little fame and no one got hurt by it in the process!      ... http://manniep.ourmac.com/?PostID=467 January 19, 2007 6:54:20pm - It's been awhile since I've been to San Juan, Puerto Rico. I arrived here from Miami at around 10:30 in the evening. Was met by a Princess representative, and now am billeted in the Radisson Hotel in the Condado section of the city. San Juan seems to... http://jrjewels2.ourmac.com/?PostID=465 January 18, 2007 7:39:52am - Robin Pacific has an interesting exhibit titled, 'The Disappearing Archive' at Toronto's Red Head Gallery. If I understand correctly, the exhibit shows pics of her bookshelves as she gives away her book collection of over 1,000 books for free. ...I ... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=464 January 18, 2007 4:24:34am - Yep! I've always wanted to know how to do this...... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=463 January 16, 2007 9:32:18am - I'm always ecstatic when I find a new artist who's work I really love. Today I discovered Sarah Hornik, a bead artist in Tel Aviv.  She creates both lampwork and polymer clay beads that are absolutley amazing!  The photography is pretty nice also. W... http://jrjewels2.ourmac.com/?PostID=462 January 16, 2007 9:29:07am - I'm always ecstatic when I find a new artist who's work I really love. Today I discovered Sarah Hornik, a bead artist in Tel Aviv.  She creates both lampwork and polymer clay beads that are absolutley amazing!  The photography is pretty nice also. Wh... http://jrjewels2.ourmac.com/?PostID=460 January 14, 2007 7:09:41am - I bought some cool new beads at the Farmers Market and I'm trying to come up with a necklace or bracelet design with them. I'd like to find some unique gold or brass beads and findings to use with them, I'll do some online searching and see what I c... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=459 January 14, 2007 7:02:41am - Well, save for a few small pet animal mishaps, last week wasn't too eventful. We picked up Muffins remains yesterday after visiting a potential adoption dog we looked at a couple of months ago and then shopping at the Farmers Market. I'm really pleas... http://jrjewels2.ourmac.com/?PostID=458 January 06, 2007 2:17:52pm - On the positive side of things... My daughter is back at home safe and sound, she was apparently having trouble dealing with the dog dying, on top of school and friend problems. I was finally able to get a good night's sleep, and though my throat is ... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=457 January 06, 2007 1:59:58pm - Okay, so I mentioned 'losing' my dog on New Years Eve, coming down with the flu the entire time I'm off for vacation, and run away teen problems. You'd think that would be it already considering all of this has taken place in 1 week. The first week o... http://jrjewels2.ourmac.com/?PostID=455 January 03, 2007 6:28:18am - Positive. My focus here is supposed to be positive. Not mentioning the dreary stuff from chapter one. Let's see...Okay, I'm holding up well under the circumstances. I was already scheduled off from work so I don't have to feel the usual guilt when ca... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=454 January 03, 2007 6:16:26am - New Year, New You, right?I had been thinking of starting a new blog for the new year to make things fresh and new but, this year promises to be a continuation of the same pathetic life I've been living. Pets dying, sneaky teenage daughter in danger o... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=453 January 01, 2007 8:57:30am - Muffin didn't make it. Once we found out she was beyond surgery it became a matter of days or weeks for her. At that point I began hoping she'd go before the year was out. Something unsettling about starting the new year with a death right off the ba... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=452 December 29, 2006 12:33:39pm - Yesterday marked my one year anniversary for blogging. And what a year its been. I met and then lost a great uncle I didn't even know I had. I lost my best friend (my pekingese, Zoe), and now today I got the news that my oldest dog, Muffin, that we g... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=449 December 25, 2006 6:36:13am - I don't really celebrate Christmas, but being able to sleep in late and laze around all day in comfy clothes and watch the cold rain through the window while snug inside is a great gift! The only thing that could possibly make it better would be if I... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=448 December 21, 2006 10:26:47am - I've discovered that Google has a Patent Search feature on their website. I searched through to see if anyone had come up with my idea and in fact they had. Fortunately theirs is entirely different so I'm still happy and continuing forward.  I decid... http://mac.ourmac.com/?PostID=447 December 18, 2006 2:35:59am - Well, after weeks of speculation about Apple's IMPENDING release of their (much rumored) "iPhone", the iPhone has been released! ...by Linsys.   HUH?!   That's not to say that Apple isn't working on their own iPod cell phone- it just won't... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=446 December 13, 2006 9:13:43am -  So sad...I won't know the name of my soulmate for the holidays just because I have no cell phone.   Check out www.thesoulmatecalculator.com!... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=443 December 10, 2006 12:36:44pm - Mailart.org is an online documentation for the Small Art Project. It shows art projects from around the world. One of its goals is to promote conversations and communication among people in different nations. Another goal of this site is to be an on... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=441 December 09, 2006 4:44:52pm - I Wish I'd known about Ken Foster's book when I got my first dog. I would have understood so much better then. ... http://manniep.ourmac.com/?PostID=440 December 09, 2006 10:17:51am - Palermo/Sicily June  1994       The hot midday sun assaulted me as I left the air-conditioned cocoon of the cruise ship Costa Romantica. It wasn’t just hot; it was stifling. That blazing Mediterranean sun, Apollo of legend and ess... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=439 December 06, 2006 1:25:57pm - I picked up one of these Cocoa Latte Express' by Back to Basics from, Target and I absolutely LOVE it! Its not the typical appliance that sits on the counter and gets pulled out once in a while. Its quick and convenient and I love how they made it so... http://istar.ourmac.com/?PostID=438 December 06, 2006 1:18:23pm -   A great new book about John Purdue will soon be published!... http://manniep.ourmac.com/?PostID=437 December 05, 2006 1:52:05pm - BY  MANNY  PANTA             Once upon a time, as a little child slept by an open window, a star exploded in the sky and a splinter of starlight fell and lodged in its tiny heart. The child grew up to be a... http://manniep.ourmac.com/?PostID=436 December 05, 2006 6:32:03am - Visiting Lincoln Center in New York, I see people queuing outside the Metropolitan Opera gift shop. Luciano Pavarotti is signing books inside. Quickly I buy a coffee table book about him and the other two tenors, fall in line, and shortly thereafter,... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=435 December 04, 2006 5:17:12pm -     Just added another item to my Etsy store. I've been trying out different settings on my camera and  I think I'm doing better with photographing now.   ... http://manniep.ourmac.com/?PostID=434 December 04, 2006 12:46:54pm -                                            &n... http://manniep.ourmac.com/?PostID=433 December 04, 2006 12:07:52pm - Gray clouds threatening rain swirled in the eastern sky above the fjord. In stark contrast, towards the north the sky was clear and  of a specially crystalline blue. The afternoon sun’s rays lit the ridges of blue-green mountains, highlighting t... http://manniep.ourmac.com/?PostID=432 December 04, 2006 12:04:17pm - The day dawned gloomy and ashen over College Fjord,Alaska. Styrofoam-white ice-floes floated  on a cindery sea.  Named after  Ivy League Schools, the glaciers tumbling into the fjord were streaked with ash from recent volcanic eruption... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=431 December 03, 2006 8:05:15am - I've finally put something new in my Etsy store. I've been trying to get this on for weeks but I couldn't get a good picture. I wanted the irridescent beads to show and tried shooting on multiple material. Then I remembered that sometimes natural day... http://manniep.ourmac.com/?PostID=430 December 01, 2006 4:48:31pm -       ECHO PARK LAKE  is a glorified water reservoir in the middle of Los Angeles. A cement path loops around it. Grassy lawns, eucalypti and  palm trees separate it from the streets. A  Japanese bridge spans one corner ... http://manniep.ourmac.com/?PostID=429 December 01, 2006 3:46:40pm -       I've  spent many an hour  motionless, happily reading books. For some people,  taking the time to read a book is akin to   being tied to a chair .To them, reading smacks of  geekhood. It is an activi... http://manniep.ourmac.com/?PostID=428 December 01, 2006 3:19:47pm - Last March, 2006, during a music stint at P&O's  Pacific Star, I painted a mural  in a hallway. This mural contained my impressions of Australia and Vanuatu. You could say this was a labor of love, because the hallway is where luggage ... http://manniep.ourmac.com/?PostID=427 December 01, 2006 1:39:34pm - This is a mural I painted on the wall of the dining-room in my house in  Ormoc City. I got the basic design idea from a resource book and took it from there.  ... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=426 December 01, 2006 8:01:00am - I'm feeling half-way better today. I was able to pick up my meds from Target last night. It was odd because the parking lot there was very busy and kind of full, yet I didn't run into many people inside the store. I guess if they were shopping they d... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=424 November 30, 2006 4:20:00am -  I guess its really true! I actually do need my depression meds! I misplaced them shortly after getting them refilled and I thought it would be okay. I knew I had a paper and another speech due but I didn't think it would wear off before then. I shou... http://manniep.ourmac.com/?PostID=422 November 29, 2006 9:08:47am -  I am seated in an opera box at the Sydney opera house, waiting for a performance of Donizetti’s “Maria Stuarda”.  A standing-room only ticket of AU$20 got me this lordly place which was normally reserved for more moneyed subscribers. Why? ... http://manniep.ourmac.com/?PostID=421 November 28, 2006 7:39:54pm -     One chilly November night in Venice, back in 1995, I found myself in the Church of the Mater Gloriosa dei Frari (Frari for short), a  short  walk from the Hotel Canal where I  was  staying. An  ensemble fro... http://manniep.ourmac.com/?PostID=420 November 28, 2006 6:20:28pm - Champagne Bay is on the island of Espiritu Santo in the nation of Vanuatu. Save for basic toilet facilities, there is no hotel or any sort of accommodations on the beach,The sand is powdery white and the  beach inclines into the ocean ever so&nb... http://manniep.ourmac.com/?PostID=418 November 28, 2006 5:25:38pm - Venice.   La Serenissima.   Everything they say about Venice is true, including the multitude of pigeons and the stinking canals (in summer, at least). You can forgive the winged rats and the stink for the beauty of this city of palazzi a... http://schizomed.ourmac.com/?PostID=416 November 23, 2006 3:36:10pm - Aku lagi getol2 nya buat blog. Mungkin pada cuap2 pertama ini aku gak tau harus nulis apa. Tapi aku senang aku makin gemar pada teknologi yang satu ini. Aku ngerasa beda setelah makin banyak yang aku pelajari. Rasanya aku makin tertarik pada dunia HT... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=415 November 23, 2006 12:10:21pm - Through the years I've often wished I could come up with a spectagular never before thought of idea for a useful invention that could make me rich. Today, unexpectedly I made that statement, 'if only I had a machine that could do that for me and make... http://manniep.ourmac.com/?PostID=414 November 21, 2006 8:52:08am - IN A LIFETIME OF TRAVEL, places visited and experienced are bound to pop up in the memory in varying degrees of vividness.   I've picked over a host of places I've been fortunate enough to visit  (and sometimes stay in for a length of tim... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=412 November 19, 2006 3:17:58pm - I love blogs like this with minimal text, cute pics and lots of links! ... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=410 November 15, 2006 1:17:40pm - Okay, I don't get it. Everyone is still talking about 'Lost', and '24', 'Dancing with the Stars', and even 'Survivor', I can't be the only one who is really excited about Heroes? I've also become pretty fond of 'Six Degrees', but Heroes is still at t... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=408 November 03, 2006 5:16:15pm - I was prepared tonight to complain about how irritating my boss is becoming with all of the senseless and unnecessary stress he causes, but now that I'm finally home and comfortable I don't even want to waste my time with it. Now I'm just considering... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=406 October 28, 2006 9:38:58am - I don't know who he is, but Steven DeGraeve has come up with some neat and useful projects on his site. I discovered his Color Palette Generator in my attempts to find motivation for my current school project. This year seems to have exploded in pink... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=405 October 24, 2006 7:33:53am - It amazes me! Every time I let my daughter take the wheel to get some drive time in other drivers seem to be on their best behavior. She tends to drive under the speed limit at times, but rather than blowing or flashing their lights, the driver behin... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=403 October 22, 2006 4:36:30am - Ever since I turned 40 my hair seems to keep changing. I thought it was because of all that perming I've done over the years. I normally seem to shed a lot during the spring and fall, but now the texture has started changing and it can't any humidity... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=401 October 17, 2006 4:10:43am - Well, my speech presentation last week was a total flop. Not only did I blow the presentation itself but when I looked at the printout from home I discovered that the page was formatted but the text was all garbled.  I had to print from a Windows mac... http://cityscribe.ourmac.com/?PostID=400 October 17, 2006 2:05:59am -  ... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=395 October 09, 2006 1:00:02pm - Rough weekend with teenager left me incopacitated. I've been taking my Wellbutrin and Prozac, but still I took a fall. I slept all day! Too much stress puts me out of commision and I can't function.  I was Looking at Andy Russell's website, hopi... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=393 September 29, 2006 4:18:46pm - Wow! Corina is back, and apparently doing very well. I can't wait to see some of the new things she comes up with. Her book alone should be very interesting and a real money-maker all by itself!  Here's some useful links I recently discovered: Bookmo... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=392 September 28, 2006 2:57:39am - Cool and colorful stuff on the Etsy home page today.  Also, I'm so happy to see that I've got almost 20 people who consider me a favorite! I've got many more things to add to my store but haven't had time to add anything lately. I've also discovered ... http://cargillkeveryday.ourmac.com/?PostID=391 September 26, 2006 4:54:07am - Ever look at someone and just can't stand them. The look that they have on their face is something of pure infuriation to you. I am a people watcher, only stalking a few, I observe people day to day to try and just learn about them. Yet no matter how... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=390 September 14, 2006 8:29:25am - I just checked out The Experience Project site that is mentioned over in Inspiration Pool. I think its a neat idea and I'll probably make use of it, because who doesn't want to know that someone shares the same secrets as you. I think it will be a gr... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=387 September 09, 2006 6:09:31am - I heard some funny stuff on the radio yesterday. They were talking about a book some guy wrote that told you how to look like you're working and really busy at work without working.Some suggestions were: -Never clean your desk -If you wear glasses,... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=386 August 28, 2006 5:14:22am - Its difficult, but I'm trying to stay on the positive side. Getting a new puppy has helped and is a good distraction, but no replacement. Well, enough on that subject or I'll start up again.   I found out that LoLo had opened up a store on Etsy ... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=382 August 20, 2006 12:42:15am - Sorry for not updating in a while.     The last couple of days were really hard to get through. I was having shakiness and cryout bouts. I finally talked to my friend, Robbie  and I've been pretty good since then. The only problem... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=380 August 09, 2006 4:31:51pm - In preparation for my vacation planned months ago, I went to BJ's for an oil change. While waiting, I wondered around the store and found myself in the book section where I came across Marley and Me...I opened the book to the ending, curious to know ... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=379 August 07, 2006 5:41:46pm - Its been a dramatic and emotional past couple months for me. Last week was especially hard as I lost my best friend who turned out to be my little Pekingese companion, Zoe. I've just now been able to talk about her and say her name without balling. S... http://mac.ourmac.com/?PostID=377 August 01, 2006 1:36:24am - Well, after 40.5 weeks, Cathy and I have joined the "other half" of the population and become parents    Say "hello" to Ian Thomas Bruce! I'm sure he will be raised to be another little Machead like his dad!       You can see... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=375 July 30, 2006 2:18:22am - Candy Grabber   This mini Fairground machine is said to be 'like having your very own diet control method on your desktop'.  After feeding it a token you have one minute and fifteen seconds to manuever the arms to grab your treat. (If it r... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=374 July 19, 2006 3:52:31pm - Well, I had all this pent up blogging to do and had been intending to catch up the other night after a long day at work, when to my surprise, as I was logging onto AOL I was informed that my 'modem has reported that there is no dial tone'. (Yes, I am... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=373 July 14, 2006 1:42:33am - Well, I've been watching this blog for almost 2 weeks now to see if its working and back to normal again. Not sure what happened to my July posts at the beginning of the month but things seem to be back in order now so I wonder if it was just somethi... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=369 June 27, 2006 10:52:23pm -   I've found 2 things I think would really enhance the living conditions in my present home. One is Digital Dawn's reactive window blind. Inspired by photosynthesis, the darker its surrounding space gets the brighter the blind gets. This would d... http://cargillkeveryday.ourmac.com/?PostID=368 June 25, 2006 5:01:55pm - Ever go to a fast food place and get basically no service. You walk in the door and immediately can tell things are off to a bad start when the Janitor looks up at you and mutters something about Damn Racist... and you're both white. Then you get up ... http://cargillkeveryday.ourmac.com/?PostID=367 June 24, 2006 10:38:36pm - Ok so this happens to everyone, everyday. You are driving down the road and you come to traffic in which the only way you can get in line is for someone to let you in. Someone nice right. But what about those three people that drove right by you. Mo... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=366 June 18, 2006 11:16:18am - I wanted to go see Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves new movie, The Lakehouse, which came out on Friday. Especially now that word has gotten out that Keanu is looking to have a family again. I want to be sure and get my bid in and I thought the movie ... http://mac.ourmac.com/?PostID=364 June 16, 2006 9:05:39am - From MacRumors.com: UBS Investment Research analyst Benjamin Reitzes claims that according to his "proprietary checks", Apple is working on an ultra-portable PC to be delivered by Macworld San Francisco 2007. According to Reitzes, the ultra-portables... http://cargillkeveryday.ourmac.com/?PostID=363 June 14, 2006 12:39:14pm - Ok evgeryone who actually reads this, I'm not kidding anymore. I really am going to start trying to post in this. It is very difficult to find time to blog, but I think that I might be able to pull together some energy to get one done. Right now my m... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=362 June 13, 2006 11:17:20pm - I've added BellaOnline to my links column. Its another informative women's site I've been hanging out at. It's similar to Blogher but perhaps a little more newsworthy. I find a lot of really helpful information and resources there.   &nbsp... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=361 June 09, 2006 11:33:21pm - I can't believe its the end of another workweek already! Not that I'm complaining, it's just that it seems like it was just Sunday night and I was preparing for Monday. Is it just me, or has time started speeding up? Remember when you were in primary... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=360 June 07, 2006 11:13:09pm - I am so excited! For weeks now I've been hanging out at Etsy. I've already made several purchases at different stores there and I've been very happy with my products and the service. Today I finally got something posted in my store, jrsjewels.etsy.co... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=359 June 06, 2006 11:24:22pm - I thought I'd be upset and lonely if and when my daughter leaves for college in a year or so, but after experiencing a few simple pleasures when she was away most of the weekend I'm starting to rethink things... I was able to relive what it felt like... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=356 June 03, 2006 9:57:53am - I really hate not being able to update everyday. I hate going to my favorite blogs and finding they haven't updated that day either. One woman had a good solution. She has pre-typed posts on hand for copying and pasting if she doesn't have time to c... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=352 May 27, 2006 5:33:37pm - I'm all for recycling, but $15 plus shipping and handling for a paper juice carton wallet that may only last a year? I'm not sure its worth it!    ... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=348 May 21, 2006 12:00:47pm - Design Matters OMG! CBS Sunday Morning was all about Design today! Fabulous stories on; Minda Gralnik (Target's creative director), Frank Lloyd Wright, Tiffany's, PreFab and Hollywood houses, Designer dogs, Designer toilets, designer prosthetics and... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=347 May 20, 2006 3:57:38pm - I'm such a gadget girl. I love hanging out at Popgadget, Engadget, and Gizmodo, but today I discovered Smart Stuff and Crib Candy. Be sure to check out the 'make your own' section on Crib candy. ... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=344 May 14, 2006 9:40:52pm - I got a rose and a giant card from my daughter. She also cleaned the house for me yesterday. Holidays on the Net had this site dedicated to Mother's Day, ...and here's a new mother I wish had been around when I was a new Mom myself. I could have us... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=340 May 09, 2006 7:23:22pm - I could have gotten a free Coldstone Creamery ice cream for my birthday last Friday, but I didn't remember in time. I wonder if I could register again with another birthday and still get a coupon. ... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=324 May 01, 2006 9:39:52pm - Okay Kevin, try this one... the Ham (23% dark, 50% spontaneous, 21% vulgar) your humor style: CLEAN | SPONTANEOUS | LIGHT Your style's goofy, innocent and feel-good. Perfect for parties and for the dads who chaperone them. You can actually get away w... http://mac.ourmac.com/?PostID=321 May 01, 2006 7:37:14am - ok, JR. I took the test and here's my pose  Find your own pose!... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=320 April 30, 2006 11:04:41pm - I've been seeing this test on several blogs today. I took it and discovered Find your own pose! ... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=317 April 29, 2006 7:34:52pm - I'm in line at the Costco gas station during my lunch hour. My plan was to fill up and do some quick shopping. The two people in front of me seem to be having trouble with the pumps and the attendant has to help both of them. The attendant is rather... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=312 April 26, 2006 9:22:16pm - I've had a stress headache and neck ache since Monday and to my dismay I realized today is only Wednesday, not Thursday as I'd thought.     So, after sitting in traffic for an hour, apparently no reason as I've yet to figure out what ... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=309 April 24, 2006 11:51:35pm - If you're wondering where I've been,...I've been stoked. My daughter and I have agreed to buy a table at my nephew's school for a fund raising flea market they are having. We were asked to bring some of our jewelry but since this is a 'flea market' ... http://mac.ourmac.com/?PostID=307 April 24, 2006 5:53:47pm - ok. I need to stop this :P I'm addicted to this game! I liked it so much, I signed up to be an affiliate! If you love puzzle type games (Tetris, Bejeweled and the like), you'll LOVE this! Plus, it helps to keep ourmac.com up   ... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=303 April 22, 2006 12:25:12am - Well today was much better than yesterday. I've come to accept that I won't get promoted this year either so my motivation and focus has been on advancing in my personal business. I'm all stoked for it now and ideas are spinning in my head...  &... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=298 April 20, 2006 9:38:54pm - It was a little harder than I thought to let go of my bad feelings over not being put in for promotion for the 4th year in a row. I had to keep pushing back thoughts unworthiness, anger, deprivation, and of course worry over keeping my head above wat... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=297 April 19, 2006 10:05:06pm - 'If you want to know what God thinks of money,  just look at the people he gave it to.'  (Dorothy Parker)      I will keep this quote in mind so as not to let myself get too down after getting the news today that I will not b... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=293 April 17, 2006 9:46:00pm - They're saying, 'Blak is Back'. One of the slogans for Coca Cola's new coffee/soda beverages. I had an opportunity to try the new Coca Cola Blak over the weekend. According to MSNBC it was marketed in Europe first, and aimed at Gen-Xers addicted to... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=288 April 14, 2006 12:55:11pm - I thought this was going to be a good blogging week for me with interesting but not earth-shattering things to talk about. Instead, I was thrown for a loop when my 'ex' came over to say 'goodbye'. He admitted to having chest pains for the past couple... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=277 April 10, 2006 11:34:28pm - What a busy week last week. There was no time to blog. The weekend flew by as usual, if it weren't for the post-shopping guilt I've been carrying, I wouldn't have realized I'd had a weekend. How can going to one store in pursuit of new underwear tur... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=263 April 02, 2006 11:48:19pm - Well, by now we've all heard of the Deep-Fried Twinkies that became popular 2 or 3 years ago.     I've not had an opportunity to try these yet, but the carnival was in town this week and their offering was 'Deep-Fried Oreos'. Tha... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=262 April 02, 2006 1:06:55am - This week went by fast. I don't mind when its busy, but this one was also stressful. Stress makes me worn out and tired and I don't get much done. Also, my hair has been falling out, I assume from stress. I need to get vitamins or something. I'm thin... http://mac.ourmac.com/?PostID=260 April 01, 2006 12:11:33pm - In reference to: Gallery: 30 Years of Apple Gear Over the past three decades, the company has cranked out a boatload of breakthrough products, from the first PDA to the iPod -- and lots of computers besides. Get lost in a monster gallery of almost ev... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=258 March 30, 2006 11:06:21pm - I finally had a chance to try out Cold Stone Creamery . My niece got the "Strawberry Banana Rendezvous™", which is a blend of : Strawberry Ice Cream, Graham Cracker Pie Crust, and White Chocolate Chips. My daughter got, "At The Cocoa Banana Cabana,... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=257 March 29, 2006 11:52:45pm - I discovered 'The Last Girl on Earth' sometime last year. She has a great voice and from what I glean from her website, a spectacularly unique personality.  Check out her music on her website. The 'F' song in the right column under 'Listen to Th... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=256 March 29, 2006 1:14:47am - I found this funny guy while hanging out on MSN today. Here's a link to a cool illusion he had on his page. (I've seen it before but forgot where.)  He's got some really funny stuff on his site; cartoons, jokes, stories, etc., but be careful, a lot o... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=254 March 27, 2006 11:02:07pm - While on my way in to work this morning I heard mention on the radio of a clay sculpture featuring a nude Britney Spears on a bearskin rug giving birth to her son. The sculptor, Daniel Edwards feels Britney is the "ideal model for Pro-Life." Here's ... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=252 March 26, 2006 10:01:09am - I was just sitting here feeling frustrated but trying to convince myself I should be appreciative. My daughter's old friend who's moved out of state and is visiting for spring break is here. Together they've been doing 'housework', moving and rearran... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=250 March 25, 2006 12:58:58am - Well, I got my car repair bill over the phone the next morning along with the news that my alternater and battery, which had apparently been the cause of the problem had been replaced due to the starter draining them because IT was starting to go up.... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=249 March 23, 2006 12:11:32am - Its amazing that anyone can be this excited over an old car of such little value, but I'm still enjoying the 2nd life of my recently revived '95 Geo Metro. This morning I was literally on 'E' and when I filled up for $2.59 a gallon, it only cost $17... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=247 March 21, 2006 11:57:57pm - I've been feeling much like Trevor's '...boy crying in the park', for the past couple of days. I hope my teenager, and that boy's dog have just wandered off a bit to explore and will quickly enough remember their roots and come prancing back home, re... http://cargillkeveryday.ourmac.com/?PostID=245 March 21, 2006 3:33:33am -    A topper, yes sirs and mams I am officially a Western Kentucky Hilltopper, and not ashamed to say it. Its a big move I do admit, but I am very very excited. So in tribute I have some pictures of things for the WKU transition.   &nbs... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=241 March 15, 2006 11:14:59pm - Have I ever mentioned 'Scrumptious Pink'?  It's about, and I quote, '...finding and exploring the art of creative people from all walks of life, celebrating the creative spirit with links to artists working in various mediums, small galleries an... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=240 March 15, 2006 12:04:52am - I had my taxes done over the weekend. I found out this is the last year I can get the child tax credit. :( On the way home I stopped at Trader Joe's to get my free coffee fix. They were sampling edible hibiscus flowers. Very strange looking, sort of ... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=237 March 13, 2006 12:33:50am - Well, today was Sunday so you can probably guess what I'm going to write about tonight...  Yes, the CBS Sunday Morning show is the first hi-point of every new week for me. Today, they featured a cook/restaurant that served all sorts of animal or... http://mac.ourmac.com/?PostID=236 March 12, 2006 11:03:33pm - Well, it's Sunday night and I've got approximately 4 months of NOT being a Daddy   I'm turning 38 this Saturday! I've got alot of freelance on top of my full time job. My poor doggy has had something crawl up her backside and DIED!  &n... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=234 March 11, 2006 1:14:05am -       I'm joining Paul and Heather McCartney in saving Canada's baby seals. There's just 18 days left before Canadian sealers gear up to kill hundreds of thousands of baby seals. Heather and Paul McCartney are calling on Canada's new P... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=231 March 09, 2006 11:44:04pm - I'll admit it, I'm feeling pretty good about myself and I've been patting myself on the back for this one. A few years ago I made what appears to have been a good decision in holding onto my 10 yr. old, 3 cylinder, Geo Metro. I had never had any maj... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=230 March 09, 2006 12:18:47am - I found the movie of my 'Name that Film' post from January 27th. I ordered it from Amazon.com last week and it arrived the other day. It's called, 'She's So Lovely' and it stars Sean Penn and John Travolta. I was not impressed with it at all until I... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=227 March 07, 2006 11:32:12pm -       I could really use one of these. This Puzzle Alarm Clock is guaranteed to wake you up! It wakes you up by throwing puzzle pieces into the air, and doesn't turn off until you've reassembled them.   To be truly effective I'd ... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=224 March 05, 2006 11:55:06pm - Well, they picked a winning 'Money' logo for CBSNews Sunday Morning show Money segment. 89% of the 16,000 voters voted for the one with the word 'money' with the sun as the 'o' in the word. However, the 'professionals' picked the one with the twisted... http://mac.ourmac.com/?PostID=223 March 03, 2006 6:01:35pm - I said I would post something the week. Here it is, pics of our baby-boy-to-be THese pics were taken with a GE sonagram machine this past Monday!                       ... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=221 March 02, 2006 4:53:41pm - After watching that PBS show last night I think I was able to get through to my daughter on the importance of education. I've pointed out to her before my concern of what would become of her if I, as a single parent were to die. The potential of most... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=220 March 01, 2006 12:38:06am - I had one of the 'early morning awakening' episodes again last night. I turned on the telly to PBS where sociology programs were in session. The second one that came on showed how education effected a persons lifestyle. Of course the high class citiz... http://mcc.ourmac.com/?PostID=218 February 28, 2006 1:59:40pm - Whats up? PC & Mac Geeks  lets Talk Computers ......lol... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=217 February 27, 2006 1:06:09am - I always enjoy watching CBS's Sunday Morning every week. This morning I was especially looking forward to it because it was about a couple of subjects I've been really concerned with for the pass few years. Money, Retirement, and of course Graphic De... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=216 February 26, 2006 3:34:39am -   Ever since last weekend I've been too pooped to blog and literally falling into bed every night.     I've come to see the wisdom in taking vacations 6 times a year rather than once in the summer. Not only is it great for minimi... http://blogtest.ourmac.com/?PostID=212 February 22, 2006 8:47:30am - Again we set up the basic text on this subject and anyone (or not, as we shall cover!) can post thoughts on this particular comment. Note other posts in the right hand menu that may be related to this blog. Such as "replying to a blog"... http://blogtest.ourmac.com/?PostID=211 February 22, 2006 8:32:24am - In reference to: Replying to a Blog Here we insert whatever text response to the blog subject... Below we can "Post a Comment" to this blog. Note the number of comments in the strip below. You can follow the "thread" of the discusion by clicking on t... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=208 February 19, 2006 12:06:40am - My Mom inherited a car that was located in another state. My parents needed someone to drive them to pick it up and follow them back with it since its running condition was uncertain.     I found my daughter and myself in the front se... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=207 February 17, 2006 12:55:05am - hooo! I did it!... On the way home from work I stopped at the store and picked up something for dinner, came home and 'fried it up in the pan' and still had time to make some beads, do some exercise and a little reading. I'm going to order the next L... http://mac.ourmac.com/?PostID=206 February 16, 2006 4:43:31pm - ok, it's a Trojan Horse (not technically a virus) but to you and me, it's the same thing!   From Mac News Network Confirmed by Internet security software maker Intego, the file, dubbed the "Oompa-Loompa Trojan" by Ambrosia, is named "latestpics.... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=205 February 15, 2006 2:05:54pm - My daughter surprised me yesterday with a card, some flowers, and a clean living room. The dishes had been started but only made it halfway. It seems this aversion to doing dishes runs heavily in our family. My sister used to pay me to do hers on her... http://mac.ourmac.com/?PostID=204 February 15, 2006 10:12:26am - This is just incredible! I've been following the Mac rumor mill and a new Apple patent gives a hint of things to come! One video has received a lot of attention. It is a video by Jeff Han on his research into Multi-Touch displays. The impressive dis... http://mac.ourmac.com/?PostID=203 February 15, 2006 9:19:43am - OK. This has gotten a bit rediculous! Four out of the past five times I've ordered flowers for my wife, they've been a day later than advertised- which sucks, considering they were for our Anniversary or Valentine's Day! THIS year, the flowers didn't... http://cargillkeveryday.ourmac.com/?PostID=201 February 14, 2006 11:11:33pm - Anyone watch the Super Bowl?  I did, and like usual, was bored to death by the "football" game. I was very intrigued by the large ammound of comedic commercials. I mean it is kind of funny that we have to make someone laugh more than the next to... http://mac.ourmac.com/?PostID=200 February 14, 2006 10:41:20am - I ordered the new MacBook Pro last month (the 1.87ghz model) and Apple just announced that they're shipping them now. Not only that but they're giving everyone who preordered a free upgrade on the processor! Mine is getting upgraded to 2.0 GHZ! SWEET... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=199 February 14, 2006 9:28:58am - Last week I discovered I was extremely close to having 1,000 hits to my blog. I began tracking it everyday and hoping to make it to the 1,000 mark by today, Valentines Day. The last time I logged in yesterday it was at 963. I must have done something... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=197 February 12, 2006 1:38:33pm - Well, the out-of-town visit was cut short due to the impending snow. Fortunately we made it back in plenty of time to pick up the essential 'milk', 'bread', and 'toilet-paper'. I was even able to pick up my new prescription for Prozac that my doctor ... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=193 February 09, 2006 10:38:34am - I guess I should have explained my poster design below in case anyone didn't get it. I thought it would be cool to make the entire poster look like a wine label. maybe it would have worked better if I'd rounded the top or something. I'm getting ideas... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=190 February 08, 2006 12:14:09am - I still haven't found my bottle of Prozac, but surprisingly I made it through the weekend. I had planned to talk about the weekend  yesterday but my daughter needed time on the computer. Its probably a good thing because I was in a rage all week... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=188 February 05, 2006 9:10:10am - (Hey, I think there's a song in there somewhere!)     I'm on Wellbutrin, but was later also prescribed Prozac to work on the other chemicals in my brain. I took it for about a week before I misplaced the bottle and didn't bother gettin... http://cargillkeveryday.ourmac.com/?PostID=187 February 03, 2006 11:37:45pm - Hey everyone. If you get the title of todays blog, your name is Steven, Pete, Amanda, or Kevin. Other than that you must be a very trusted person  and interested in the subject matter. Now that anyone is looking at this and saying ok, ok, ok I g... http://cargillkeveryday.ourmac.com/?PostID=185 February 02, 2006 7:08:13pm - Ever notice how Thursday has been turned into that sort of crappy day that no one likes. I mean its not Friday, so its not the weekend. In stead it teases us as if to say "haha tomorrow is Friday and you can't do anything about it." I guess its not a... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=184 February 02, 2006 1:54:45pm - I haven’t posted in several days. Usually when this happens it means:     a. I’m too sick     b. I’m too tired     c. I’m too busy     d. I’ve gotten a life (Notice I didn’t say, ‘I have nothing to talk about’) In this case I had somewhat of a life. ... http://cargillkeveryday.ourmac.com/?PostID=183 February 01, 2006 4:02:03pm - Amazing how boredom leads to everything. I mean Im really bored right now and all I want to do is something, like eat for instance, that would entertain me. I could go swim again, but no that would suck. I mean how many things are results of boredom.... http://cargillkeveryday.ourmac.com/?PostID=182 February 01, 2006 2:51:36pm - In the beginning... Ok this is my first blog, so if you are reading this and are expecting something interesting, then get a life, and reade something else. This is just my spot to speak my mind and pretend that people are actually listening. Life is... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=180 January 27, 2006 11:41:29pm - Many nights I experience 'Early Morning Wakening', where I wake up in the middle of the night and can't go back to sleep. Normally I turn on the TV and fall back to sleep shortly thereafter. Last night I awoke to catch the end of some movie that star... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=178 January 26, 2006 11:51:15pm - Boy does it feel good to be on the down side of the work week, particularly since Monday was decidedly the most depressing day of the year. All in all the week hasn't been too bad for me. Even yesterday when I went to put on an outfit I hadn't worn s... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=174 January 24, 2006 12:15:05am - I can't seem to go a day without visiting All Cupcakes.  Today I finally caved and made a batch. We had yellow cake mix on hand and I just threw together some margarine, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to make a butter cream frosting. I didn't hav... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=173 January 21, 2006 2:36:36am -   What's the deal with "Sex in the City"? It was a 'Can't Miss' show for my friend when it only came on cable television. I didn't have cable so I didn't know what I was missing. Now that it is on public television I still don't know what I'm mi... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=171 January 20, 2006 12:38:33am - Today was better for me than the past few have been. It was a Ginger Peach Decaf day rather than a Blackberry Sage day. A friend of mine says her office is big on Stash tea.  I haven't tried it, but it must be pretty good because  they trad... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=170 January 19, 2006 1:09:05am - Like most people, my depression gets worse in the winter. This woman describes some of the feelings very well. Last year around this time my then 15 yr. old daughter announced that she and her boyfriend had plans to move out of state to attend colleg... http://radiovenezuela.ourmac.com/?PostID=169 January 18, 2006 11:57:23pm -   "Disfruta todos los dias a Las 02:30 Pm y 09:30 Pm con George Paz Mucha cabilla con lo mejor del Rock anglo e hispano, entrevistas y mucho mas, ademas de colocar temas de musicos y bandas independientes".   Los renombrados Horacio Blanc... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=166 January 18, 2006 12:46:40am - Just received my FREE issue of Kraft Food & Family. Having the terrible sweet tooth that I do I was drawn to the quick and simple desert recipes like Black Forest Mousse Desert (created by a 16-yr old!) and Chocolatey Cookie Cake - decadent layer... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=164 January 16, 2006 11:19:46pm - Here's a couple of cool things I stumbled across. This Japanese site lets you download Wallpaper calendars for each month. They feature Japanese landscapes such as Mt. Fuji, and let you choose if you want the calendar across the bottom of the page or... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=160 January 12, 2006 11:29:06pm - A friend of mine went to the Post Secret exhibit last week. He said it was really interesting and he was extremely impressed with some peoples creativity in creating their handmade postcards.    I had never heard of Post Secret and didn't k... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=159 January 12, 2006 12:12:47am -     I've seen this link on several websites today so I thought I'd take a stab at making my own South Park family. ... http://mac.ourmac.com/?PostID=157 January 10, 2006 12:54:21pm - I will repost MacDailyNews', MacRumorslive's and Mac News Network's updates here as they come in. You may alternately go directly to their postings at http://www.macdailynews.com/macworld_sf_2006_keynote.html though the idea is to give their server s... http://theway.ourmac.com/?PostID=156 January 10, 2006 1:41:20am - We are still fighting colds but Nyquil and Dayquil seem to help. We left Tucumcari with a few very light snow flurries and drove right into a storm. For a little while we were ice skating. Once we got around mile post  200 the snow was gone and ... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=155 January 10, 2006 12:13:55am - It's a strange thing. I was telling a coworker about that rant someone posted on Monika's Forum on Oct. 13th.  As I was explaining how cruel their words were, it started to become funny andI started to laugh. In fact, the whole thing had become ... http://paginationstation.ourmac.com/?PostID=153 January 09, 2006 9:34:10pm -  test... http://mac.ourmac.com/?PostID=151 January 09, 2006 11:59:55am - found this floating around the web on a message board:     Gotcha! It's a fake.   Rumors have been FLYING around the web concerning Steve Jobs' eminent  announcements at the Macworld Keynote address tomorrow.   One of the ru... http://theway.ourmac.com/?PostID=149 January 08, 2006 11:23:39pm - Thanks for the nudge. I had not bookmarked my own blog and couldn't remember how to get to it.    We are at the Tucumcari New Mexico KOA. Brien and I are both trying to fight off what we think is a nasty cold. To give a quick update Brien a... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=148 January 08, 2006 10:37:45pm - Man! I was just reading through some blogs on MSN when I was struck by something harsh a reader posted on Monika's Forum,  a place where she poses a question and invites people to give their opinions. The user who wrote the comment of October 13... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=145 January 07, 2006 2:01:07am - I was reluctant to make a post because I didn't want it to override irmingerunderwood's post, they are always so therapeutic. Fortunately I had planned to say something about chocolate myself, and its for a worthy cause so I hope she won't mind. I d... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=141 January 05, 2006 9:45:16pm -                      Hello?                Hello?                 I Know You'r... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=139 January 05, 2006 12:17:27am -   Discovered This Artist Today. What An Imagination!      Audrey Kawasaki       Another Artist I Like A    Lori Rase Hall          More Fafi!  ... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=135 January 04, 2006 1:07:46am - ..So I’m in the bookstore the day before New Years, trying to get in on the newly reduced 2006 wall calendars. I come across this book in the journal section and recognize the artwork on the cover. I couldn’t recall where I’d seen it before, but It... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=132 January 03, 2006 12:57:36am - Well, tonight ends this long Holiday weekend. Today was pretty nice, uneventful and calm. It rained all day, and I love rain. I got some cleaning done, some cooking and laundry, I even squeezed in time to make some lampwork beads my daughter needed t... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=131 January 02, 2006 12:23:41am - How was your New Year? Mine got off to a rough start. Thanks to the delicious Strawberry Fribble I had at Friendly’s earlier in the day, lactose intolerance gave me several dates with the bathroom, the last one of which took place at about 5 ‘til mid... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=130 January 01, 2006 12:37:30am -  Caught the Sudoku addiction. I had been hearing a lot about this popular puzzle and picked up books on it trying to figure out how to do them but too lazy to read directions. Then I came across this website that let's you play online for free. It ha... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=129 December 29, 2005 11:07:12pm - I came across this really useful color site today. It's called Color In Motion by Maria Cortes . Its a cool little movie site with colorful characters explaining what traits there color posses and how they are used around the world. Very useful ... http://jrjewels.ourmac.com/?PostID=128 December 28, 2005 10:59:19pm - Hmmm, I hope I'm getting somewhere, that is. Judging from the new members on the OurMac home page other people are having the same problem. I find that to be with all of the blogs I've tried in other places also. That's why I am so thrilled to find a... http://wantedrealmodels.ourmac.com/?PostID=126 December 16, 2005 9:19:52am - Wanted Real Models - South Beach - I don't write much . . . No time * Work * Fishing * Work * Hanging Out * Music * HEY ; Free BLOG - Wrtie to yourselves if you wish. Write to me . . . O.K. I will answer. Peace... http://mythoughts.ourmac.com/?PostID=125 December 10, 2005 11:20:21pm - test... http://mythoughts.ourmac.com/?PostID=124 December 10, 2005 11:19:35pm - It has been a crazy past few weeks  ... http://ritacarol.ourmac.com/?PostID=123 December 10, 2005 3:48:41pm - Why wouldnt blog work with Safari? ... http://butidigress.ourmac.com/?PostID=122 December 07, 2005 4:48:59pm - So, I just created a blog. My wife says to me, "remember once you post it'll be viewed by the world." Yeah, which world was that? Perhaps a strange new world where no blog has gone before? With my semi-paralysed hands it will travel at so sub imp... http://jonmex.ourmac.com/?PostID=121 December 05, 2005 3:38:23pm -   Finally...I think ... http://cupoftea.ourmac.com/?PostID=120 November 30, 2005 4:46:40am - Flower Love in Flower Shop Love is in the air and so is the aroma of the freshly cut and arranged wedding flowers, unless of course, you plan to use the silk variety. Wedding flowers make the wedding extremely special and set the mood for the cerem... http://popsblog.ourmac.com/?PostID=117 November 25, 2005 5:05:58pm - The Gulf wind threw sand at the aging walkers, wrapped in sweaters, cheated by the southern sun.  Some held hands as they bent to pick over shells for some northern den.   Groups of sand pipers dash and halt, then dash again. They search f... http://nonplussed.ourmac.com/?PostID=116 November 24, 2005 3:29:24pm - Chris Whitley died on Sunday, November 20th, from lung cancer at the age of 45.The world will suffer from his loss; he was an incredible musician, and he will be sorely missed.  ... http://popsblog.ourmac.com/?PostID=114 November 12, 2005 11:26:02am - In reference to: Where are all the bloggers? I know this is a "small online community", but geez no one writes blogs. Like the same "recent blog" stays up for days. We have to let our voices be heard people! Let's show 'em that PCs are over... http://mac.ourmac.com/?PostID=113 November 02, 2005 11:02:47am - Hello all! I'm asking all ourmac.com bloggers what features they would like to see on ourmac.com.   Some suggestions are: email account create your own template $25/year ad-free or your own google ads to generate your own revenue message board... http://nucciol.ourmac.com/?PostID=112 October 29, 2005 3:57:55pm - I hate to do this, but I've recently moved.  Please direct your browesr to www.lennynuccio.com for the most current and up-to-date information.... http://mac.ourmac.com/?PostID=110 October 24, 2005 2:05:44pm - Well, I did it. I'm leaving the public (pure, stress-free) sector for the private (lucrative, stress-full) sector. I've accepted a postion at a lighting company as a web project manager. This was one of the hardest decisions I've ever had to make. I ... http://popsblog.ourmac.com/?PostID=109 October 23, 2005 5:37:08pm -   Small, red lights blinked in silent alarm. A medic taped a needle to her arm. I helped the bent, old man our of his chair, And guided him next to her bed, where With trembling fingers he touched her hair. Then leaned to kiss her brow. She smil... http://popsblog.ourmac.com/?PostID=108 October 23, 2005 5:22:47pm -   The village was nearly dark. Fading light filtered through The trees around a small park.   Earlier, when the sun was high, A parade with rattling drums, And glistening brass marched by.   Then gathered on the Green, where Flags gent... http://mac.ourmac.com/?PostID=93 October 12, 2005 2:28:07pm - Apple's updated their site with the new iMac that has an iPod-like remote and the new video iPod! Pics:                ... http://mac.ourmac.com/?PostID=90 October 12, 2005 2:08:25pm - From MacRumors.com: Apple appears to have successfully squashed any opportunity for most of the Mac media to rebroadcast their media event. Here's what we've gotten so far however from various sources. - iMac: faster, larger disk, built in iSight. In... http://mac.ourmac.com/?PostID=88 October 12, 2005 9:52:31am - Well, today is the big announcement/unveiling! Steve Jobs is going to perform for us again, let's see if he'll prove the rumors wrong. Let's go over some of the news over the last week...   Quarterly Earnings Report Last night (5pm est) Apple di... http://nonplussed.ourmac.com/?PostID=79 October 10, 2005 4:33:31am - Our tenure as stewards is nearing its demise;Soon a torrent of shitWill rain down on us. Certainly to be unexpectedIs the natural precisionWith which it will not strike.From the moment of conception To its last breath;Naïve.Historical ignorance leads... http://mac.ourmac.com/?PostID=77 October 07, 2005 9:16:19am - Well, another big product announcement (be sure to have your pop-up blocker on for this link!) from Apple is coming up, The last big event announced the somewhat ok Motorola ROKR iTunes phone that had some issues as well as the new iPod Nano, which a... http://jb.ourmac.com/?PostID=76 October 07, 2005 12:56:41am - So I am sit here in bed relaxing and surfing the web (thanks to wireless connection) and it dawned on me how easy to use this apple ibook is.  Yesterday I spend some time playing with IMovie and wow easy to use, put in sound clips and easy to p... http://applemerc.ourmac.com/?PostID=75 October 04, 2005 11:24:50pm - Hello everyone! Welcome to the Apple Merchandise blog at OurMac.com. I'll be (hopefully updating this site will all sorts of Apple and Mac related merchendise from t-shirts to coffee mugs to posters. Hope too keep you all updated with the latest. So ... http://nucciol.ourmac.com/?PostID=73 October 04, 2005 12:02:28pm - I recently purchased two Gateway FPD1960 LCD screens to complement my Power Mac 2.3 G5.  The dual display is fantastic, the only issue I've been having is color accuracy.  Everything seems way to bright and over saturated.  So today I decided to see ... http://jb.ourmac.com/?PostID=72 October 02, 2005 6:13:00pm - This is my first post to my newly created blog. A few weeks ago I took the plunge and bought an 12 inch Apple Ibook. This is not my first Apple and I don't think it will be my last either....   I have been using a desktop Yosemite G3 with OS 10... http://popsblog.ourmac.com/?PostID=70 September 30, 2005 4:34:20pm -     Away   Being older and away from you Is sadder than it was when we Were younger and time got lost.   Bonds were stronger And thoughts more vivid Of busy house, noisy children, And meals reciped by cost.   Somehow the hidd... http://popsblog.ourmac.com/?PostID=69 September 24, 2005 11:17:40am -   Summary:  This report attempts to link Alzheimer's disease, diet, and natural selection.  A theory is presented which outlines a possible reason for this reelationship.  It is suggested that the mechanism presented in this theor... http://popsblog.ourmac.com/?PostID=68 September 22, 2005 12:11:39pm - Alistair Cooke had it right in 1990 when he wrote"....And the tragic fact that of all wars, religious wars are the most savage and pitiless."   How is that relgious folks all over the world are killing each other?  And they've been doing it... http://popsblog.ourmac.com/?PostID=67 September 22, 2005 11:36:42am - To me two, too   When I see me in a mirror, I think I look just fine. But, if I see me in a photo, I think it can't be mine. I think my Id and my ego play little games with me. Now, I wonder which one "two" of me other folks see.    &n... http://popsblog.ourmac.com/?PostID=66 September 22, 2005 11:26:40am - It's hard to say this:  at times I can't look at you. You're slow, and shake; and often fall too. You won't eat what I fix-it's the best I know how. Was it so long ago when things were nothing like now.   Remember kids laughing; tossing fri... http://popsblog.ourmac.com/?PostID=65 September 22, 2005 11:15:19am - The wind changed today, abruptly Without notice:  sharp and strong Tearing at a few brown oak leaves. Other trees, bare, bend with the wind, Groan a warning.  Juncos and chicadees  Flutter in and out of feeders.  Grey Squirrels fe... http://popsblog.ourmac.com/?PostID=64 September 22, 2005 9:20:41am -     Looking  Forward   ... http://nonplussed.ourmac.com/?PostID=63 September 18, 2005 2:06:38pm - my other site... http://nonplussed.ourmac.com/?PostID=62 September 18, 2005 2:06:23pm - my other site... http://nonplussed.ourmac.com/?PostID=61 September 16, 2005 1:15:19am - Man is arrogant in proportion to his ignorance.- Baron Lytton Bulwer... http://nonplussed.ourmac.com/?PostID=59 September 16, 2005 12:18:39am - SpirulinaPangæaExistentialMonumentalMiles DavisCan't save usBroomDoomWashed AwayIn the sprayAshes lilke confettiOn the serengetiNone is safeNuclear basePerfumeKaboom© 2005 Ben Pollak ... http://nonplussed.ourmac.com/?PostID=58 September 16, 2005 12:07:14am -  click... http://nonplussed.ourmac.com/?PostID=57 September 16, 2005 12:01:14am - click... http://nonplussed.ourmac.com/?PostID=56 September 15, 2005 11:30:02pm -  time does not exist. it is a figment of the collective imagination; its sole purpose to organize and divide. I will not be involuntarily submitted to the will of this fallacious division. That there is a cyclic progression of instances I will no... http://popsblog.ourmac.com/?PostID=55 September 15, 2005 11:44:49am - What it's about: "Invitation To The Dance" attempts to link genetics and music, and then this connection to human behavior.         People are a little like puppets on genetic strings.   Most of us don't realiz... http://popsblog.ourmac.com/?PostID=53 September 09, 2005 5:33:33pm - Why do leaves turn so bright? I know about the colder night, And fading light. But, that's not why . A firery sign for those living here: "Prepare, prepare, these woods  Will soon be cold and bare."  No, that's not why.   I thought I... http://ldinaz.ourmac.com/?PostID=48 September 04, 2005 7:39:16pm - Go to the first post of 9/4/05 to see the history, membership, and goals of the Mesa Community College group.   This is an excerpt from the discussion on the Nature of Science (NOS) from a meeting of the ASU CRESMET Project Pathways group that&n... http://ldinaz.ourmac.com/?PostID=47 September 04, 2005 7:22:05pm - Scroll down to the first post in 9/05 for the history of the NOS/STEM FLC group at Mesa Community College.    These definitions are from Brad's ASU CRESMET Project Pathways group.    The general Nature of Science definitions are i... http://ldinaz.ourmac.com/?PostID=46 September 04, 2005 7:12:43pm - This post contains information from the attachment Brad sent the MCC group on 9/2/05. These are definitions of terms from discussions of the ASU CRESMET Project Pathways participants, including Brad. Mangala and Dave are also involved in other parts ... http://ldinaz.ourmac.com/?PostID=45 September 04, 2005 5:20:13pm - I started this in my blogger account that I was trying out, but I decided to start fresh, just like our group. This is a place to review what we have done and what we are supposed to be doing.    For general information about the leadership... http://nucciol.ourmac.com/?PostID=42 September 02, 2005 12:42:54pm - I've been a staunch supporter of President Bush and our fight against terror both nationally and internationally.  I agreed whole heartily with the invasion and Afghanistan and the current war in Iraq.  I always believed, like many American... http://rmitchell.ourmac.com/?PostID=41 August 30, 2005 4:02:53pm - I was having trouble helping Paula set up her DSL network which is run by AOL.  I try to stay clear of DSL at all costs becuase of its abysmal speeds compared to cable.   Seems the problem was most DSL services use PPPoE access to connect t... http://mac.ourmac.com/?PostID=39 August 27, 2005 4:42:47pm - In reference to: What the hell was I thinking? I'm not really sure why I'm writing this post.  I guess I'm looking for understanding and maybe a little bit of a "me too" response.   To give you a little background, I'm currently in the auto... http://nucciol.ourmac.com/?PostID=38 August 26, 2005 4:14:15pm - I'm not really sure why I'm writing this post.  I guess I'm looking for understanding and maybe a little bit of a "me too" response.   To give you a little background, I'm currently in the automotive industry and spend a majority of my day ... http://mac.ourmac.com/?PostID=37 August 24, 2005 11:47:06am - In reference to: Apple Mac desktops, portables top PC Magazine's 2005 Reader Satisfaction survey According to PC Magazine's 18th annual Reader Satisfaction Survey, on newsstands September 6, 2005... Response: In PC Mag's article on the 2005 reader s... http://mac.ourmac.com/?PostID=36 August 24, 2005 10:15:43am - In reference to: Apple Handwriting Engineer? Apple has posted a job description for a Handwriting Recognition Engineer on August 11th, 2005. Are you passionate about providing handwriting solutio... Response: Wow! I guess they're alot further away fr... http://mac.ourmac.com/?PostID=35 August 24, 2005 10:02:57am - In reference to: Intel's Plans for Low-Power Chips Cnet reports on Intel's road maps which were discussed at the Intel Developer's Forum today....the dominant theme revolves around reducing power consu... Response: Well, here's the famed roadmap that... http://timi.ourmac.com/?PostID=34 August 22, 2005 6:00:10am - 中文測試 ... http://wwwdrgolfr.ourmac.com/?PostID=32 August 21, 2005 8:36:03am -   Welcome to my new blog.... http://seanzblog.ourmac.com/?PostID=31 August 20, 2005 2:31:59pm -  Well, here goes nothing: Live from (my room) in Los Angeles, California. I've just completed week 2 in the Admission Office of my new job. All I can say is I love it. The folks I work with and for, "emphasis" on the with, are really nice, fun and... http://theway.ourmac.com/?PostID=30 August 20, 2005 3:58:08am - Today was the last day working for a large corporation. It was slightly bitter walking around the grounds where I had worked for the last 9 and a half years. I don't think anything I did there will be remembered in ten or twenty years. I think when y... http://mac.ourmac.com/?PostID=26 August 17, 2005 7:49:30am -  In reference to Woman wets herself to keep place in line for $50 Apple iBooks A rush to purchase $50 used laptops turned into a violent stampede Tuesday, with people getting thrown to the pavement, beaten... This has got to be the most sensat... http://nucciol.ourmac.com/?PostID=25 August 16, 2005 5:48:43pm - I've always been fascinated with technology and computers in general.  It might be attributed to the fact that my parents were smart enough to purchase a computer for me at the young age of 8 or 9.  I can still remember using the box it ca... http://thewindesfamily.ourmac.com/?PostID=20 August 14, 2005 4:05:44pm - so i'm going to try and use every blogging client that exists. this may seem silly, but i've never been one to do my homework. ... http://mac.ourmac.com/?PostID=15 August 11, 2005 4:22:38pm - In reference to http://macdailynews.com/index.php/weblog/comments/microsoft_beats_apple_in_ipod_patent_race/   Jimminy-freak'n-cricket! If this story is true, it's the lowest of the low! Here's a snippet of the story:   "Microsoft beat Appl... http://nucciol.ourmac.com/?PostID=12 August 05, 2005 12:24:07pm - One of my co-workers came into my office this morning and wanted some assistance helping his daughter purchase a new computer for her freshman year in college.  I asked a few questions about her usage and received the usual responses...  Ho... http://mac.ourmac.com/?PostID=10 August 04, 2005 3:23:44pm - I'm typing this while attending the DBXML session. YAAAAWWWWWWWNNNNNNN....   The whole idea with DBXML is using XML docs as a database. The environment that I work in, there is no need for this roundabout method. MySQL works fine within the conf... http://webology.ourmac.com/?PostID=9 August 04, 2005 12:36:59pm - Is that title cryptic enough for you? Yesterday, I had the distinguished honor of meeting the creator of the PHP programming language - a fellow by the name of Rasmus Lerdorf - while attending the 2005 Portland Open Source Conference (OSCon) just a... http://mac.ourmac.com/?PostID=8 August 04, 2005 2:46:50am - Look! Rasmus Lerdorf, the creator of PHP uses a Mac! He  was pretty adept at the fast user switching, too. At one point it gave him fits when he was using command-tab to go between apps, he exclaimed, "com'on! Command-tab... stupid Mac!" I have... http://nucciol.ourmac.com/?PostID=7 August 03, 2005 11:14:30am -  I was driving to work this morning and thinking about all the great deals I received this week when I purchased a few new gadgets.  I bought a DVD burner for 65 bucks and could have purchased a cheaper model for less than $30.  My gir... http://mac.ourmac.com/?PostID=6 August 02, 2005 9:44:05pm - In reference to http://macdailynews.com/index.php/weblog/comments/apple_introduces_mighty_mouse_with_scroll_ball_for_mac_windows/    Wow! Not only a 2 button, but 4 buttons. That should quiet the whiners;) I'll have to get my hands on it be... http://nucciol.ourmac.com/?PostID=5 August 02, 2005 2:11:22pm - This is my first post.  I've thought about creating a blog for years but quite frankly I've never felt a real desire to make something like this an every day occourance.  What changed?  Well, last week I finally got around to registeri... http://mac.ourmac.com/?PostID=4 July 29, 2005 11:19:53am - I'm doing our last-minute packing for the O'Rielly Open Source Convention in Portland, OR!    I'm really looking forward to it, as I'm a PHP/MySQL developer.  Alot of Open-Source pioneers are going to be there  including Larry Wal... http://mac.ourmac.com/?PostID=1 July 13, 2005 3:58:29pm - After reading TONS of editorials and blogs reflecting on Apple's decision to move to the Intel processor, I figured it's about time I write my thoughts. So, here is yet another view on the MacIntel computer saga. When Steve confirmed the rumors of Ap...