Try this fragrance recipe for a fun Halloween treat!!
Scent Blending Recipes are carefully selected recipes of individual candles that when burning together, create their own unique, blended scent experience.
To maximize your fragrant experience, use the exact sizes and quantities noted in each recipe – a slight alteration can be like adding salt when you needed sugar.
FIRST: Arrange the candles on a heat-safe surface with the largest in the middle and smaller candles interspersed throughout. For votive and Tealight candles, use a holder to protect the surface.
SECOND: Place each candle approximately two inches apart in your arrangement.
THIRD: Light each candle and let the aromas mingle for at least 30 minutes to create your new fragrance experience.
Halloween Night
· Apple Spice tealights – 3
· Toffee Drizzled Popcorn tealights – 2
· Old Fashioned Licorice - 5 oz.
· Candy Corn – 15.5 oz.
· Butterscotch Caramels – 13 oz.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Holiday Shopping!!!
Have you started your holiday shopping yet? Christmas will be here before you know it so get a head start on your shopping today! Go to Julies Wax Shop for great deals on candles, home products and more! You're sure to find something that everyone will love!
Halloween Quotes of the Day
'Tis now the very witching time of night,
When churchyards yawn and hell itself breathes out
Contagion to this world.
~William Shakespeare
I'll bet living in a nudist colony takes all the fun out of Halloween. ~Author Unknown
Where there is no imagination there is no horror. ~Arthur Conan Doyle, Sr.
On Hallowe'en the thing you must do
Is pretend that nothing can frighten you
And if somethin' scares you and you want to run
Just let on like it's Hallowe'en fun.
~Author Unknown
When black cats prowl and pumpkins gleam,
May luck be yours on Halloween.
~Author Unknown
When churchyards yawn and hell itself breathes out
Contagion to this world.
~William Shakespeare
I'll bet living in a nudist colony takes all the fun out of Halloween. ~Author Unknown
Where there is no imagination there is no horror. ~Arthur Conan Doyle, Sr.
On Hallowe'en the thing you must do
Is pretend that nothing can frighten you
And if somethin' scares you and you want to run
Just let on like it's Hallowe'en fun.
~Author Unknown
When black cats prowl and pumpkins gleam,
May luck be yours on Halloween.
~Author Unknown
Sinister Skulls
plastic wrap
1 small party favor plastic skull candy container
1 package cream cheese
1 jar chili sauce or salsa
crackers for spreading
Set the cream cheese out to thaw to room temperature. Line the inside of the plastic skull dish with plastic wrap leaving enough edges to wrap around later. Spoon the softened cream cheese into the plastic-lined skull dish, mashing in as much cream cheese as possible to pick up the most detail in the mold. Scrape any extra cream cheese off the top so it is flat. Close the plastic wrap over the flat cream cheese top and place in the freezer to set. Once set, remove the plastic wrap from the skull dish, and carefully wrap in foil to cushion the face shape. Line the skull dish with fresh plastic wrap to make more cream cheese skulls. Store in the freezer until night before the party, then thaw in the refrigerator. To serve, place the skull in a shallow dish, garnish with your preferred bloody salsa or chili mixture, including inside the eye sockets, and stab with your favorite spreader. You can extend the time before needing to refill by placing the skull on half a block of cream cheese, but cover the plain cream cheese with enough sauce so you can only see the skull above the "blood."
1 small party favor plastic skull candy container
1 package cream cheese
1 jar chili sauce or salsa
crackers for spreading
Set the cream cheese out to thaw to room temperature. Line the inside of the plastic skull dish with plastic wrap leaving enough edges to wrap around later. Spoon the softened cream cheese into the plastic-lined skull dish, mashing in as much cream cheese as possible to pick up the most detail in the mold. Scrape any extra cream cheese off the top so it is flat. Close the plastic wrap over the flat cream cheese top and place in the freezer to set. Once set, remove the plastic wrap from the skull dish, and carefully wrap in foil to cushion the face shape. Line the skull dish with fresh plastic wrap to make more cream cheese skulls. Store in the freezer until night before the party, then thaw in the refrigerator. To serve, place the skull in a shallow dish, garnish with your preferred bloody salsa or chili mixture, including inside the eye sockets, and stab with your favorite spreader. You can extend the time before needing to refill by placing the skull on half a block of cream cheese, but cover the plain cream cheese with enough sauce so you can only see the skull above the "blood."
Fried Spiders
For each fried spider:
1 frozen ready-to-bake breaded cream-cheese-filled jalapeno popper
4 frozen ready-to-bake breaded onion rings
egg wash
wooden toothpicks soaked in water
Thaw the jalapeno poppers and onion rings enough to be able to use toothpicks and knives on them. Cut the onion rings in half to make the curved legs. Attach the 8 legs to the jalapeno pepper body with egg wash and hold in place with the wet toothpicks. Bake in the oven according to the jalapeno popper package instructions, taking care not to burn the legs. Carefully arrange on a serving platter, since the legs might fall off, just like real fried spiders!
1 frozen ready-to-bake breaded cream-cheese-filled jalapeno popper
4 frozen ready-to-bake breaded onion rings
egg wash
wooden toothpicks soaked in water
Thaw the jalapeno poppers and onion rings enough to be able to use toothpicks and knives on them. Cut the onion rings in half to make the curved legs. Attach the 8 legs to the jalapeno pepper body with egg wash and hold in place with the wet toothpicks. Bake in the oven according to the jalapeno popper package instructions, taking care not to burn the legs. Carefully arrange on a serving platter, since the legs might fall off, just like real fried spiders!
Decayed Corpse Chips with Entrail Salsa
blue corn tortilla chips
coffin
salsa
This isn't so much a recipe as it is a creative display. Arrange the blue corn chips in a coffin in the shape of a long-dead corpse. The natural blue corn chips have almost a dusky shade of brown in them that hints of decayed skin. Serve with a nice blood-red chunky salsa as accompanying entrails.
If you cannot find a coffin, find a clean plastic skull or assorted bones, put them in a large serving bowl, then arrange the blue chips around the bones as the decaying flesh!
coffin
salsa
This isn't so much a recipe as it is a creative display. Arrange the blue corn chips in a coffin in the shape of a long-dead corpse. The natural blue corn chips have almost a dusky shade of brown in them that hints of decayed skin. Serve with a nice blood-red chunky salsa as accompanying entrails.
If you cannot find a coffin, find a clean plastic skull or assorted bones, put them in a large serving bowl, then arrange the blue chips around the bones as the decaying flesh!
Happy Halloween
I hope that everyone has a fun and safe Halloween this year. I was going to dress up, but unfortunately I didn't have the extra cash for it this. It's too bad, I was really looking forward to being Smurfette for a the day :)
Legend Of The Jack-O-Lantern
A stingy drunkard of an Irish blacksmith named Jack had the misfortune to run into the Devil in a pub, some say on Halloween night. Jack had too much to drink and was about to fall into the Devil's hands, but managed to trick the Devil by offering his soul in exchange for one last drink. The Devil turned himself into a sixpence to pay the bartender, but Jack quickly pocketed him in his purse. Because Jack had a silver cross in his purse, the Devil could not change himself back. Jack would not let the Devil go until he promised not to claim his soul for ten years.
The Devil agreed and ten years later Jack came across the Devil while walking on a country road. The Devil wanted to collect, but Jack, thinking quickly, said "I'll go, but before I go, will you get me an apple from that tree?" The Devil, thinking he had nothing to lose, jumped on Jack's shoulders to obtain the apple. Jack pulled out his knife and carved a cross in the trunk of the tree. This left the Devil in the air, unable to obtain Jack or his soul. Jack made him promise to never again ask for his soul. Seeing no way out, the Devil agreed.
When Jack finally died years later, he was not admitted to Heaven, because of his life of drinking and being tightfisted and deceitful. When he went to apply for entrance to Hell, the Devil had to turn him away because he agreed never to take Jack's soul. "But where can I go?", asked Jack. "Back where you came from!", replied the Devil. The way back was windy and dark. Jack pleaded with the Devil to at least provide him a light to find his way. The Devil, as a final gesture, threw a live coal at Jack straight from the fire of Hell. To light his way and to keep it from blowing out in the wind, Jack put it in a turnip he was eating.
Ever since, Jack has been doomed to wander in darkness with his lantern until "Judgment Day." Jack of the lantern (Jack o'Lantern) became known as the symbol of a damned soul.
The Devil agreed and ten years later Jack came across the Devil while walking on a country road. The Devil wanted to collect, but Jack, thinking quickly, said "I'll go, but before I go, will you get me an apple from that tree?" The Devil, thinking he had nothing to lose, jumped on Jack's shoulders to obtain the apple. Jack pulled out his knife and carved a cross in the trunk of the tree. This left the Devil in the air, unable to obtain Jack or his soul. Jack made him promise to never again ask for his soul. Seeing no way out, the Devil agreed.
When Jack finally died years later, he was not admitted to Heaven, because of his life of drinking and being tightfisted and deceitful. When he went to apply for entrance to Hell, the Devil had to turn him away because he agreed never to take Jack's soul. "But where can I go?", asked Jack. "Back where you came from!", replied the Devil. The way back was windy and dark. Jack pleaded with the Devil to at least provide him a light to find his way. The Devil, as a final gesture, threw a live coal at Jack straight from the fire of Hell. To light his way and to keep it from blowing out in the wind, Jack put it in a turnip he was eating.
Ever since, Jack has been doomed to wander in darkness with his lantern until "Judgment Day." Jack of the lantern (Jack o'Lantern) became known as the symbol of a damned soul.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Mushroom Pie
To Make the Dough:
1 cup full-fat, plain yogurt
1 egg
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
About 3 cups of flour, with an extra cup or so for kneading
1 teaspoon baking soda
Mix the yogurt, egg, butter, and salt in a bowl. Add flour by the cupful, stirring until it?s absorbed. Knead dough on a floured surface for a few minutes, adding the baking soda. Shape into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes before using. (This recipe makes enough dough for two 8- to 9-inch pies. Kolker usually makes one pie at a time, so she cuts the dough in half and freezes half for future use.)
To Make the Topping:
1 medium onion, chopped
8 ounces mushrooms, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
Havarti cheese
In the meantime, saut? a bunch of chopped onions on medium heat in butter for 10 minutes, until they?re translucent and soft. Add mushrooms chopped into ?-inch chunks. (Kolker used white button mushrooms, but adds that portabellas would work well, too.) Saut? until the mushrooms are cooked, about 10 minutes. Add a minced garlic clove and 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme during the last 30 seconds of cooking. Add salt and pepper to taste. Let cool 10-15 minutes. Add cheese ? what kind and how much is up to you, Kolker says. ?I used havarti, and a lot of it.? (Although cheese isn?t traditional in Russian savory pies, she says she likes using feta and Parmesan in this recipe, too.)
Preheat oven to 425. On a floured surface, roll out the dough to a 1/4-inch thickness using a floured rolling pin until you have a 9- or 10-inch round. Drape the dough over the rolling pin and transfer it into a buttered 9-inch pie pan. (Kolker lines hers with foil.) Spread the mushroom filling over the top. Fold the edges of the dough about a 1/2-inch over the filling to create a crust, so the pie ends up looking a bit like pizza. (The dough does not cover the filling here.) Bake 15-25 minutes, until the dough is golden brown. Let cool before eating.
Milwaukee Home & Fine Living
1 cup full-fat, plain yogurt
1 egg
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
About 3 cups of flour, with an extra cup or so for kneading
1 teaspoon baking soda
Mix the yogurt, egg, butter, and salt in a bowl. Add flour by the cupful, stirring until it?s absorbed. Knead dough on a floured surface for a few minutes, adding the baking soda. Shape into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes before using. (This recipe makes enough dough for two 8- to 9-inch pies. Kolker usually makes one pie at a time, so she cuts the dough in half and freezes half for future use.)
To Make the Topping:
1 medium onion, chopped
8 ounces mushrooms, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
Havarti cheese
In the meantime, saut? a bunch of chopped onions on medium heat in butter for 10 minutes, until they?re translucent and soft. Add mushrooms chopped into ?-inch chunks. (Kolker used white button mushrooms, but adds that portabellas would work well, too.) Saut? until the mushrooms are cooked, about 10 minutes. Add a minced garlic clove and 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme during the last 30 seconds of cooking. Add salt and pepper to taste. Let cool 10-15 minutes. Add cheese ? what kind and how much is up to you, Kolker says. ?I used havarti, and a lot of it.? (Although cheese isn?t traditional in Russian savory pies, she says she likes using feta and Parmesan in this recipe, too.)
Preheat oven to 425. On a floured surface, roll out the dough to a 1/4-inch thickness using a floured rolling pin until you have a 9- or 10-inch round. Drape the dough over the rolling pin and transfer it into a buttered 9-inch pie pan. (Kolker lines hers with foil.) Spread the mushroom filling over the top. Fold the edges of the dough about a 1/2-inch over the filling to create a crust, so the pie ends up looking a bit like pizza. (The dough does not cover the filling here.) Bake 15-25 minutes, until the dough is golden brown. Let cool before eating.
Milwaukee Home & Fine Living
Quote of the day
It's human to make mistakes and some of us are more human than others. ~~~Ashleigh Brilliant
How to Tell if You're in Menopause (A Satire)
I found this at more.com and thought it was hilarious!!
How to Tell if You're in Menopause (A Satire)
by Patricia Volonakis Davis
For many women, the cessation of the monthly flow is often not enough to tell for sure whether they?ve reached that ?time of life? or not. That?s why I, using the knowledge I?ve gained from obtaining my DFR (Doctorate in Failed Relationships), have provided you with this scientific checklist.
You will know you are in menopause if:
1) That ?monthly bloating? you get around your tummy lasts for two consecutive years or more, and is now additionally spreading to your hips and thighs.
2) You wake up one morning, glance in the mirror, and notice that the skin on your face has shifted so drastically, it appears as though you?ve had a stroke, although you can still smile. (Except that you don?t want to.)
3) One day, out of the blue, you look at your husband and grown children and wonder, ?Who are these people sitting around my table, and why did I get off Facebook to cook for them??
4) The actual mechanics of sex suddenly seem as ludicrous to you now as they did when you first heard about them on the playground when you were nine years old.
Or???
6) You think about having sex all the time, except that the people you think about having it with were all born after 1985.
5) You say, ?The hell with it,? get the names of all your grandchildren tattooed on your (sagging) backside, and buy a motorcycle.
How to Tell if You're in Menopause (A Satire)
by Patricia Volonakis Davis
For many women, the cessation of the monthly flow is often not enough to tell for sure whether they?ve reached that ?time of life? or not. That?s why I, using the knowledge I?ve gained from obtaining my DFR (Doctorate in Failed Relationships), have provided you with this scientific checklist.
You will know you are in menopause if:
1) That ?monthly bloating? you get around your tummy lasts for two consecutive years or more, and is now additionally spreading to your hips and thighs.
2) You wake up one morning, glance in the mirror, and notice that the skin on your face has shifted so drastically, it appears as though you?ve had a stroke, although you can still smile. (Except that you don?t want to.)
3) One day, out of the blue, you look at your husband and grown children and wonder, ?Who are these people sitting around my table, and why did I get off Facebook to cook for them??
4) The actual mechanics of sex suddenly seem as ludicrous to you now as they did when you first heard about them on the playground when you were nine years old.
Or???
6) You think about having sex all the time, except that the people you think about having it with were all born after 1985.
5) You say, ?The hell with it,? get the names of all your grandchildren tattooed on your (sagging) backside, and buy a motorcycle.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Google Ads
So I have some google ads on my blog. No big deal. It's not like I'm getting rich off it LOL Anyways, I use a gadget to post to my blog through iGoogle, and only occasionally actually go to it. I decided to this morning just for giggles, and the ad on the page is for Yankee Candles!!! WTF??? It was right next to the little widget I made for my Gold Canyon candles. Talk about showcasing the competition LOL
Grilled Jumbo Shrimp with Guajillo Chile Lime Sauce
Recipe by Chef Jon Bonnell, from Chile Pepper Magazine
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 sweet onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 small can chopped tomatoes
5 guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded
juice of 2 limes
salt and freshly ground pepper
5 jumbo Texas shrimp, peeled and deveined, for each serving
cooked rice, for serving
chopped scallion, for garnish
Preparation
In a saucepot over medium heat, warm 1 tablespoon oil. Add the onions and garlic, and cook gently until soft. Add in the chicken stock and tomatoes, and bring to a simmer. Toast the chiles in a heavy skillet for a few seconds, then add to the simmering pot. After 6 to 8 minutes, pur?e the mixture with a stick blender, add the lime juice, and season with salt and pepper.
In a separate pan, saut? the shrimp in a little olive oil. Add in a few ounces of the sauce mixture and simmer the shrimp until cooked. Serve over rice, and garnish with chopped scallions.
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 sweet onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 small can chopped tomatoes
5 guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded
juice of 2 limes
salt and freshly ground pepper
5 jumbo Texas shrimp, peeled and deveined, for each serving
cooked rice, for serving
chopped scallion, for garnish
Preparation
In a saucepot over medium heat, warm 1 tablespoon oil. Add the onions and garlic, and cook gently until soft. Add in the chicken stock and tomatoes, and bring to a simmer. Toast the chiles in a heavy skillet for a few seconds, then add to the simmering pot. After 6 to 8 minutes, pur?e the mixture with a stick blender, add the lime juice, and season with salt and pepper.
In a separate pan, saut? the shrimp in a little olive oil. Add in a few ounces of the sauce mixture and simmer the shrimp until cooked. Serve over rice, and garnish with chopped scallions.
Monday, October 26, 2009
First 8 mins of V
The new V series will debut on ABC next month. I can't wait!! Here's a preview of the first 8 mins.
Basic Quiche Custard Recipe
Basic Quiche Custard
for 1 9-inch pie pan
1 c. whole milk
1 c. cream
2 whole eggs + 2 egg yolks
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
Whisk all ingredients together. Add whatever elements you like to an unbaked pie crust and pour on the custard. Bake for approx. 35 minutes in a 375 degree oven.
Personally, I like to put broccoli and cheese in it :)
for 1 9-inch pie pan
1 c. whole milk
1 c. cream
2 whole eggs + 2 egg yolks
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
Whisk all ingredients together. Add whatever elements you like to an unbaked pie crust and pour on the custard. Bake for approx. 35 minutes in a 375 degree oven.
Personally, I like to put broccoli and cheese in it :)
Scent Pod Bundles
Gold Canyon's new scent pod bundles are a great way to save money on your favorite scent pods :) They also come already gift wrapped making them the perfect quick Christmas present. Check out them out here. Once you decide on your favorite you can order them from my site. Feel free to contact me with any questions :)
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Gold Canyon Candle Recipes
Burning more than one candle at a time can lead to new and exciting scents for everyone to enjoy!! To maximize your fragrant experience, use the exact sizes and quantities noted in each recipe - a slight alteration can be like adding salt when you needed sugar.
First you need to arrange the candles on a heat-safe surface with the largest in the middle and smaller candles interspersed throughout. For votive and Tealight candles, use a holder to protect the surface.
Next, place each candle approximately two inches apart in your arrangement. Light each candle and let the aromas mingle for at least 30 minutes to create your new fragrance experience.
Finally, relax and enjoy the new fragrance :)
Here are a few blends to for everyone to enjoy! Test your own mixes and share them here :) I'd love to see what you come up with!
Bundled Up
1 - 16oz autumn walk
1 - 15.5oz sleigh ride
1 - 5oz holiday wreath
2 - relaxing tealights
Cafe Mocha
Try this delicious explosion of rich cocoa, creamy butter, roasted coffee and sweet vanilla. Enjoy this calorie-free dessert with the perfect coffee house ambiance.
Fabulous Fudge Brownie - 19 oz.
Hazelnut Café au Lait - 17 oz.
Drive 'em Coconuts - 16 oz.
Summer Terrace Brunch
Celebrate the final month of summer with this delicious spread of warm pie and juicy fruits. Like summer brunch on the terrace, this fruity blend of strawberries, rhubarb, pears, lemons and more will make you savor summer to the very end!
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie – 19 oz.
Juicy Pear – 16 oz.
Lemon Dream Pie – 8 oz.
Fruit Fusion tealights – 3
Beach Bash
Take a vacation by just closing your eyes. This combination of exotic citrus with a hint of floral extract, creates a soothing, relaxing environment that will turn your home into a tropical getaway.
Aroma Gold- Serenity – 10 oz.
Pineapple Coast Bella – 8 oz.
Papaya Passion Citronella tealights – 2
Sparkling Apricot – Spirited
Cinna-Morning Blend
The wafting scent of a sweet breakfast will entice your senses every time. A combination of alluring aromas from the coffee house, freshly baked vanilla and spicy cinnamon creates the perfect Cinna-Morning blend. Sit back, relax and enjoy the simple pleasures of a warm winter morning.
Caramel Macchiato - 17 oz.
Cinnamon votives - 3
Birthday Cake – 16 oz. Bella
Cinnamon Vanilla – 5 oz.
Off to the Tropics!
Send yourself on a tropical island vacation with this mix of sweet pineapple, tropical vanilla, coconut and pear that creates a breezy fragrance of pure island bliss!
6” Pineapple Cilantro
12 oz. Tahitian Tropics Vanilla
Coconut Lime Verbena tealights (2)
5 oz. Juicy Pear
First you need to arrange the candles on a heat-safe surface with the largest in the middle and smaller candles interspersed throughout. For votive and Tealight candles, use a holder to protect the surface.
Next, place each candle approximately two inches apart in your arrangement. Light each candle and let the aromas mingle for at least 30 minutes to create your new fragrance experience.
Finally, relax and enjoy the new fragrance :)
Here are a few blends to for everyone to enjoy! Test your own mixes and share them here :) I'd love to see what you come up with!
Bundled Up
1 - 16oz autumn walk
1 - 15.5oz sleigh ride
1 - 5oz holiday wreath
2 - relaxing tealights
Cafe Mocha
Try this delicious explosion of rich cocoa, creamy butter, roasted coffee and sweet vanilla. Enjoy this calorie-free dessert with the perfect coffee house ambiance.
Fabulous Fudge Brownie - 19 oz.
Hazelnut Café au Lait - 17 oz.
Drive 'em Coconuts - 16 oz.
Summer Terrace Brunch
Celebrate the final month of summer with this delicious spread of warm pie and juicy fruits. Like summer brunch on the terrace, this fruity blend of strawberries, rhubarb, pears, lemons and more will make you savor summer to the very end!
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie – 19 oz.
Juicy Pear – 16 oz.
Lemon Dream Pie – 8 oz.
Fruit Fusion tealights – 3
Beach Bash
Take a vacation by just closing your eyes. This combination of exotic citrus with a hint of floral extract, creates a soothing, relaxing environment that will turn your home into a tropical getaway.
Aroma Gold- Serenity – 10 oz.
Pineapple Coast Bella – 8 oz.
Papaya Passion Citronella tealights – 2
Sparkling Apricot – Spirited
Cinna-Morning Blend
The wafting scent of a sweet breakfast will entice your senses every time. A combination of alluring aromas from the coffee house, freshly baked vanilla and spicy cinnamon creates the perfect Cinna-Morning blend. Sit back, relax and enjoy the simple pleasures of a warm winter morning.
Caramel Macchiato - 17 oz.
Cinnamon votives - 3
Birthday Cake – 16 oz. Bella
Cinnamon Vanilla – 5 oz.
Off to the Tropics!
Send yourself on a tropical island vacation with this mix of sweet pineapple, tropical vanilla, coconut and pear that creates a breezy fragrance of pure island bliss!
6” Pineapple Cilantro
12 oz. Tahitian Tropics Vanilla
Coconut Lime Verbena tealights (2)
5 oz. Juicy Pear
Friday, October 23, 2009
Don't forget to get a head start on your holiday shopping with Gold Canyon!! Use promo code: 28N191OCT09 to receive 25% of orders of $50 or more! The code expires on 10/31/09.
My site is http://www.mygc.com/julieswaxshop
If you have any comments or questions feel free to email me at jastthomas@yahoo.com
My site is http://www.mygc.com/julieswaxshop
If you have any comments or questions feel free to email me at jastthomas@yahoo.com
WWII Vets Speaks in Favor of Gay Marriage
86-year-old Republican WWII vet Phillip Spooner spoke before the Maine legislature last April in hopes of seeing the state legalize gay marriage. Maine did legalize it, but now a referendum is being held to get that decision reversed. Here is a video of his testimony:
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Caramel Corn Crunch
Here's a great recipe for Caramel Corn Crunch. This stuff is absolutely fabulous!!
Caramel Corn Crunch
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
3 quarts popped popcorn
Cream butter; add brown sugar and whip until fluffy. In a large baking pan, combine popcorn. Mix in creamed mixture. Bake in a 350-degree oven for about 8 minutes or until crisp. Sit back and enjoy! :)
Caramel Corn Crunch
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
3 quarts popped popcorn
Cream butter; add brown sugar and whip until fluffy. In a large baking pan, combine popcorn. Mix in creamed mixture. Bake in a 350-degree oven for about 8 minutes or until crisp. Sit back and enjoy! :)
Weather Channel To Air Movies
The Weather Channel is going to start airing weather-themed movies on Friday nights starting with the Perfect Storm starring George Clooney and Mark Wahlberg. I love a good disaster film :)
Read the full story here: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5ic_Ts4XlD3PmiGFmJs4pkoSlti9QD9BF14RG0
Read the full story here: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5ic_Ts4XlD3PmiGFmJs4pkoSlti9QD9BF14RG0
Hoglets born in 5-Star Luxury
The owner of an Edinburgh five-star hotel has told of his "surprise" after a hedgehog walked in and gave birth to three tiny babies at reception.
The full story can be read here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/edinburgh_and_east/8316790.stm
The full story can be read here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/edinburgh_and_east/8316790.stm
Drunk goes for more beer
I seriously doubt I've ever been this drunk, and if I was the last thing I needed was more beer.
Blonde Cowboy Joke
A Sheriff in a small town in Texas walks out in the street and sees a blond haired cowboy coming toward him with nothing on but his cowboy hat, his gun and his boots. He arrests him for indecent exposure. As he is locking him up, he asks 'Why in the world are you walking around like his?'
The cowboy says, 'Well it's like this Sheriff I was in this bar down the road and this pretty little red head asks me to go out to spread with her. So I did. We go inside and she pulls off her top and asks me to pull off my shirt.. So I did. Then she pulls off her skirt and asks me to pull off my pants. So I did.
Then she pulls off her panties and asks me to pull off my shorts. So I did.
Then she gets on the bed and looks at me kind of sexy and says, 'Now go to town cowboy.
'And here I am.'
The cowboy says, 'Well it's like this Sheriff I was in this bar down the road and this pretty little red head asks me to go out to spread with her. So I did. We go inside and she pulls off her top and asks me to pull off my shirt.. So I did. Then she pulls off her skirt and asks me to pull off my pants. So I did.
Then she pulls off her panties and asks me to pull off my shorts. So I did.
Then she gets on the bed and looks at me kind of sexy and says, 'Now go to town cowboy.
'And here I am.'
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
No On 1
If you live in Maine please make sure you vote No on 1 in the next elections. Equality isn't just for a few, it's for everyone.
Somali Women Whipped for Wearing Bras
Somalia?s hardline Islamist group al Shabaab is cracking down on residents who do not follow a strict form of Sharia Islamic law, now publicly whipping women who wear bras, the Times of India reported.
Residents tell the paper that gunmen have been gathering women in Mogadishu who are perceived to have firm busts. These women are then publicly whipped by masked men as punishment for what Islamist leaders call deception.
After the public whippings, the women are forced to remove their bras and shake their breasts, the Times reported.
?Al Shabaab forced us to wear their type of veil and now they order us to shake our breasts,? a resident, Halima, told the Times of India. Her daughters were whipped for wearing bras.
?They first banned the former veil and introduced a hard fabric which stands stiffly on women?s chests. They are now saying that breasts should be firm naturally, or just flat,? she said.
The insurgent group recently amputated a foot and a hand from two young men accused of robbery. Al Shabaab has also banned movies, musical ringtones, dancing at wedding ceremonies and playing or watching soccer.
Residents tell the paper that gunmen have been gathering women in Mogadishu who are perceived to have firm busts. These women are then publicly whipped by masked men as punishment for what Islamist leaders call deception.
After the public whippings, the women are forced to remove their bras and shake their breasts, the Times reported.
?Al Shabaab forced us to wear their type of veil and now they order us to shake our breasts,? a resident, Halima, told the Times of India. Her daughters were whipped for wearing bras.
?They first banned the former veil and introduced a hard fabric which stands stiffly on women?s chests. They are now saying that breasts should be firm naturally, or just flat,? she said.
The insurgent group recently amputated a foot and a hand from two young men accused of robbery. Al Shabaab has also banned movies, musical ringtones, dancing at wedding ceremonies and playing or watching soccer.
Another boring day....
It's another boring day at work looking up missing sources. The joys of data entry!! As part of this I get to visit hundreds of blogs each month. I kinda makes me feel bad cause my blog isn't nearly as nice as a lot of the blogs out there. I need to get busy!!
Star Spangled Banner
Here is a great version of Star Spangled Banner. These little girls can really sing :)
Jon & Kate Cancelled
I never really watched the show, but I'm really sick of hearing about them! Maybe now they will finally fade away and go back to being parents.
http://www.fatbackmedia.com/2009/10/15/jon-and-kate-plus-8-is-officially-cancelled/
http://www.fatbackmedia.com/2009/10/15/jon-and-kate-plus-8-is-officially-cancelled/
Monday, October 19, 2009
Elder Abuse Victims, Survivors and Advocates Tell Their Stories in Campaign Documentary
Elder Abuse Victims, Survivors and Advocates Tell Their Stories in Campaign Documentary
National Premier at Capitol Hill Briefing
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A video documentary on elder abuse featuring stories of victims and survivors from across the country premiered on Capitol Hill today as part of a briefing where expert speakers urged Congressional passage of the Elder Justice Act.
"An Age for Justice; Elder Abuse in America" was developed as part of Elder Justice Now, a campaign that uses the power of video and the Internet to put a human face on the problem and allow elders and others a way to advocate for Congressional action.
Produced by the National Council on Aging and WITNESS, an international human rights organization, the documentary will -- in combination with hundreds of individual video stories filmed by trained elder advocates -- shine the light on what one interviewee called a "dark mark on our humanity."
"The voices and images of so many victims, adult protective services workers, law enforcement, family members and caregivers drive home the need for action," James P. Firman, president and CEO of the National Council on Aging said at the briefing. "Our nation's seniors, especially the vulnerable, the frail and the very old, need federal protection now."
The documentary shows families and individuals whose lives have been turned upside down by elder abuse. Vicki Bastion, 92, installed a security gate inside her home to protect her and what valuables she had left from her grandson and his gang-related friends. Betty Beckle's daughter beat her. Bob Lee's father was victimized by a paid caregiver. Pat Wilson's husband, who has Alzheimer's, was victimized financially by a young woman in Las Vegas.
The Senate Finance Committee recently incorporated the Elder Justice Act into its health reform bill, but passage of the Act still remains a question.
"The Act has been under consideration by Congress for years," said Bob Blancato, national coordinator of the 570-member Elder Justice Coalition. "The legislation would finally provide the increased federal resources and leadership to prevent, detect, report treat, understand, intervene in and, where appropriate, prosecute elder abuse."
"Congress must act now. Financial abuse alone costs older American seniors $2.6 billion annually," said Jenefer Duane, founder and CEO of the San Francisco-based Elder Financial Protection Network. At the briefing, Duane presented a petition with over 2,000 signatures from throughout the nation calling on Congress to Pass the Act.
Bill Benson, on behalf of the National Adult Protective Services Association, shared the latest data on how many older Americans have been victims of elder abuse. According to a 2009 study by the Department of Justice, one in nine or 11% of seniors over age 60 experienced at least one form of elder abuse.
According to WITNESS Program Coordinator Kelly Matheson, who also directed the video, this is the first use of video advocacy in the aging field. Since 1992, WITNESS has worked in over 70 countries and trained thousands of activists to use video in international human rights campaigns.
"Through these stories, we wish to sensitize members of Congress and the American public that the freedom from worry about elder abuse is a basic human right," she said.
The documentary and the video stories can be found on the campaign Web site www.ElderJusticeNow.org.
The National Council on Aging is a non-profit service and advocacy organization headquartered in Washington, DC. NCOA serves as a national voice for older Americans - especially those who are vulnerable and disadvantaged - and the community organizations that serve them. For more information, visit www.ncoa.org. WITNESS, an international human rights organization, uses video and online technologies to open the eyes of the world to human rights violations. For more information, visit www.witness.org.
First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:
Source: National Council on the Aging, Inc.
CONTACT: Scott Parkin of National Council on the Aging, Inc.,
+1-703-975-1769, scott.parkin@ncoa.org; or Suvasini Patel of WITNESS,
+1-718-783-2000 ext. 316, suvasini@witness.org
Web Site: http://www.ncoa.org/
National Premier at Capitol Hill Briefing
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A video documentary on elder abuse featuring stories of victims and survivors from across the country premiered on Capitol Hill today as part of a briefing where expert speakers urged Congressional passage of the Elder Justice Act.
"An Age for Justice; Elder Abuse in America" was developed as part of Elder Justice Now, a campaign that uses the power of video and the Internet to put a human face on the problem and allow elders and others a way to advocate for Congressional action.
Produced by the National Council on Aging and WITNESS, an international human rights organization, the documentary will -- in combination with hundreds of individual video stories filmed by trained elder advocates -- shine the light on what one interviewee called a "dark mark on our humanity."
"The voices and images of so many victims, adult protective services workers, law enforcement, family members and caregivers drive home the need for action," James P. Firman, president and CEO of the National Council on Aging said at the briefing. "Our nation's seniors, especially the vulnerable, the frail and the very old, need federal protection now."
The documentary shows families and individuals whose lives have been turned upside down by elder abuse. Vicki Bastion, 92, installed a security gate inside her home to protect her and what valuables she had left from her grandson and his gang-related friends. Betty Beckle's daughter beat her. Bob Lee's father was victimized by a paid caregiver. Pat Wilson's husband, who has Alzheimer's, was victimized financially by a young woman in Las Vegas.
The Senate Finance Committee recently incorporated the Elder Justice Act into its health reform bill, but passage of the Act still remains a question.
"The Act has been under consideration by Congress for years," said Bob Blancato, national coordinator of the 570-member Elder Justice Coalition. "The legislation would finally provide the increased federal resources and leadership to prevent, detect, report treat, understand, intervene in and, where appropriate, prosecute elder abuse."
"Congress must act now. Financial abuse alone costs older American seniors $2.6 billion annually," said Jenefer Duane, founder and CEO of the San Francisco-based Elder Financial Protection Network. At the briefing, Duane presented a petition with over 2,000 signatures from throughout the nation calling on Congress to Pass the Act.
Bill Benson, on behalf of the National Adult Protective Services Association, shared the latest data on how many older Americans have been victims of elder abuse. According to a 2009 study by the Department of Justice, one in nine or 11% of seniors over age 60 experienced at least one form of elder abuse.
According to WITNESS Program Coordinator Kelly Matheson, who also directed the video, this is the first use of video advocacy in the aging field. Since 1992, WITNESS has worked in over 70 countries and trained thousands of activists to use video in international human rights campaigns.
"Through these stories, we wish to sensitize members of Congress and the American public that the freedom from worry about elder abuse is a basic human right," she said.
The documentary and the video stories can be found on the campaign Web site www.ElderJusticeNow.org.
The National Council on Aging is a non-profit service and advocacy organization headquartered in Washington, DC. NCOA serves as a national voice for older Americans - especially those who are vulnerable and disadvantaged - and the community organizations that serve them. For more information, visit www.ncoa.org. WITNESS, an international human rights organization, uses video and online technologies to open the eyes of the world to human rights violations. For more information, visit www.witness.org.
First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:
Source: National Council on the Aging, Inc.
CONTACT: Scott Parkin of National Council on the Aging, Inc.,
+1-703-975-1769, scott.parkin@ncoa.org; or Suvasini Patel of WITNESS,
+1-718-783-2000 ext. 316, suvasini@witness.org
Web Site: http://www.ncoa.org/
Red Dawn 2010
The movie Red Dawn is being remade. This time the bad guys are from China, not Russia. Here is a video I found with some coverage of the filming that going on in Detroit. At least the city got some business going there :)
Sesame Street Rap
This is hilarious :) Bert and Ernie rapping is just about the funniest thing you'll ever see LOL
Some sad statistics for book lovers to hear
Personally, I love to read and always have at least 3 books going at once. One for house, one for breaks at work, and another that hangs in the car. You never know when you'll have to spend hours waiting at the doctors office LOL
1/3 of high school graduates never read another book for the rest of their lives.
42 percent of college graduates never read another book after college.
80 percent of U.S. families did not buy or read a book last year.
70 percent of U.S. adults have not been in a bookstore in the last five years.
57 percent of new books are not read to completion.
70 percent of books published do not earn back their advance.
70 percent of the books published do not make a profit.
(Source: Jerold Jenkins, www.JenkinsGroupInc.com)
1/3 of high school graduates never read another book for the rest of their lives.
42 percent of college graduates never read another book after college.
80 percent of U.S. families did not buy or read a book last year.
70 percent of U.S. adults have not been in a bookstore in the last five years.
57 percent of new books are not read to completion.
70 percent of books published do not earn back their advance.
70 percent of the books published do not make a profit.
(Source: Jerold Jenkins, www.JenkinsGroupInc.com)
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Trick or Treat
Since it's almost Halloween I thought I'd post an awesome 80's tune for everyone to enjoy :) It's just trick or treat!!
Friday, October 16, 2009
Anne Frank Images
In memory of the late Anne Frank here is a video of the only images of her ever captured on film.
Poulet avec tout dans le r?frig?rateur
This is a great funny little recipe I found and had to post it!
"Poulet avec tout dans le r?frig?rateur" roughly translates into, "chicken with everything in my refrigerator."
Poulet avec tout dans le r?frig?rateur
1 part too broke to go our proper
1 part sick of fast food
1 part delivery is overpriced
2 part don't even have a job
2 cups of motivation since I've cleaned the kitchen
1/4 tsp spent all my money on bourbon
pinch of anti-social feelings
4 boneless skinless chicken breast
whatever I find in the fridge
Stir all emotions together till hungry. Sear chicken breast in oil, mix in everything else. Bring to a boil, simmer for 5 minutes, serve hot. Don't save any leftovers.
"Poulet avec tout dans le r?frig?rateur" roughly translates into, "chicken with everything in my refrigerator."
Poulet avec tout dans le r?frig?rateur
1 part too broke to go our proper
1 part sick of fast food
1 part delivery is overpriced
2 part don't even have a job
2 cups of motivation since I've cleaned the kitchen
1/4 tsp spent all my money on bourbon
pinch of anti-social feelings
4 boneless skinless chicken breast
whatever I find in the fridge
Stir all emotions together till hungry. Sear chicken breast in oil, mix in everything else. Bring to a boil, simmer for 5 minutes, serve hot. Don't save any leftovers.
Gold Canyon Candles Special
Use promo code: 28N191OCT09 to get 25% off your Gold Canyon candle purchase of $50 or more. This is a great way to start getting all those holiday gifts for your family and friends! Go to http://www.mygc.com/julieswaxshop and order today!
Ohio Shoppers Riot
A woman in Ohio caused a riot at a clothing store after announcing she had won the lottery and would pay for everyone's purchases.
The woman arrived in a limousine and by the time police got there 500 people were inside with another 1,000 queueing.
After staff discovered the woman had no money customers grabbed clothes without paying. She was arrested and sent for mental health checks.
The woman arrived in a limousine and by the time police got there 500 people were inside with another 1,000 queueing.
After staff discovered the woman had no money customers grabbed clothes without paying. She was arrested and sent for mental health checks.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
National Grouch Day!!
It's National Grouch Day!! Be sure to scowl at everyone LOL National Grouch Day was put on our calendars by the short lived Sesame Street Magazine. It is a day in honor of Oscar the Grouch and his trademark nasty moods and pessimistic attitude.
Arctic Ice to Vanish in Summer
The arctic ice is vanishing faster than previously thought. All those poor polar bears will be left without a home. Anyone who doesn't believe in global warming really needs to see this.
http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/europe/10/15/climate.arctic.sea.ice.melt/index.html
http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/europe/10/15/climate.arctic.sea.ice.melt/index.html
Monday, October 5, 2009
Random Trivia and useless facts
Following is a veritable cesspool of trivial items to use in pick-up lines in bars, to fill awkward silences in credit committee meetings, and to forward (via email) to the spam filters of your many friends. Here goes:
Most people dream about 5 times during each 8-hour period of sleep. Based on this number, people have about 1,825 dreams every year.
An average yawn lasts about 6 seconds. At a networking event, the average yawn generally last approximately 5 minutes.
The distance separating two neurons at a synapse is 20-40 nanometers. (1 nanometer is equal to one-billionth of a meter.)
People typically blink about 15 times per minute. If you are awake for 16 hours each day, then you blink approximately 14,400 each day!
Bicycle helmets reduce the risk for head injury by as much as 85% and reduce the risk for brain injury by as much as 88%.
Percentage of total cerebral cortex volume (human): frontal lobe = 41%; temporal lobe = 22%; parietal lobe = 19%; occipital lobe = 18%. People can distinguish between 3,000 and 10,000 different smells. One of them is Rick Itzkowich.
Schizophrenia affects about 1 out of every 100 people. What’s your excuse?
Bees and butterflies can see ultraviolet light, but they seldom use tanning beds or decorate their homes with Jimi Hendrix or Janis Joplin posters.
Each year in the United States, about 200,000 people require hospitalization for head injury and 52,000 people die due to head injuries. Another 1.74 million people have mild traumatic brain injury that requires them to visit a doctor or disables them for at least one day.
Caffeine is on the International Olympic Committee list of prohibited substances. Athletes who test positive for more than 12 micrograms of caffeine per milliliter of urine may be banned from the Olympic Games. This level of caffeine may be reached by drinking 4 or 5 cups of coffee. (Note: Caffeine was removed from the list of prohibited substances in 2004!)
Fevers are controlled by the part of the brain called the hypothalamus. The highest body temperature ever recorded was 115 degrees F (46.1 degrees C.) Body temperatures of 109 degrees F (42.8 degrees C) can be fatal.
There are about 300 million neurons in the octopus brain. (The human brain has about 100 billion neurons.)
The human cerebellum weighs about 150 grams. (Total brain weight is about 1,400 grams.)
Epilepsy affects about 2.5 million people in the US.
The channel catfish has 100,000 taste buds on the outside of its body.
The human hypothalamus weighs about 4 grams.
A giraffe sleeps only two hours each day.
The adult human spinal cord weighs about 35 grams (0.1 lb).
There are about 1,200,000 nerve fibers in each human optic nerve.
The human eyeball is 24.5 mm (~ 1 in) long.
The brain of a cat weighs about 30 grams. (Remember, an adult human brain weighs about 1,400 grams or 3 lb.).
Most people dream about 5 times during each 8-hour period of sleep. Based on this number, people have about 1,825 dreams every year.
An average yawn lasts about 6 seconds. At a networking event, the average yawn generally last approximately 5 minutes.
The distance separating two neurons at a synapse is 20-40 nanometers. (1 nanometer is equal to one-billionth of a meter.)
People typically blink about 15 times per minute. If you are awake for 16 hours each day, then you blink approximately 14,400 each day!
Bicycle helmets reduce the risk for head injury by as much as 85% and reduce the risk for brain injury by as much as 88%.
Percentage of total cerebral cortex volume (human): frontal lobe = 41%; temporal lobe = 22%; parietal lobe = 19%; occipital lobe = 18%. People can distinguish between 3,000 and 10,000 different smells. One of them is Rick Itzkowich.
Schizophrenia affects about 1 out of every 100 people. What’s your excuse?
Bees and butterflies can see ultraviolet light, but they seldom use tanning beds or decorate their homes with Jimi Hendrix or Janis Joplin posters.
Each year in the United States, about 200,000 people require hospitalization for head injury and 52,000 people die due to head injuries. Another 1.74 million people have mild traumatic brain injury that requires them to visit a doctor or disables them for at least one day.
Caffeine is on the International Olympic Committee list of prohibited substances. Athletes who test positive for more than 12 micrograms of caffeine per milliliter of urine may be banned from the Olympic Games. This level of caffeine may be reached by drinking 4 or 5 cups of coffee. (Note: Caffeine was removed from the list of prohibited substances in 2004!)
Fevers are controlled by the part of the brain called the hypothalamus. The highest body temperature ever recorded was 115 degrees F (46.1 degrees C.) Body temperatures of 109 degrees F (42.8 degrees C) can be fatal.
There are about 300 million neurons in the octopus brain. (The human brain has about 100 billion neurons.)
The human cerebellum weighs about 150 grams. (Total brain weight is about 1,400 grams.)
Epilepsy affects about 2.5 million people in the US.
The channel catfish has 100,000 taste buds on the outside of its body.
The human hypothalamus weighs about 4 grams.
A giraffe sleeps only two hours each day.
The adult human spinal cord weighs about 35 grams (0.1 lb).
There are about 1,200,000 nerve fibers in each human optic nerve.
The human eyeball is 24.5 mm (~ 1 in) long.
The brain of a cat weighs about 30 grams. (Remember, an adult human brain weighs about 1,400 grams or 3 lb.).
Nobel in Medicine Goes to 3 Americans
Americans Elizabeth H. Blackburn, Carol W. Greider and Jack W. Szostak won the 2009 Nobel Prize in medicine on Monday for discovering a key mechanism in the genetic operations of cells, an insight that has inspired new lines of research into cancer.
The full article can be found here
The full article can be found here
Boobie-Thon
The people are Boobie-Thon are raising awareness and funds to help in the fight against breast cancer. Please stop by their site.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt travel to Damascus to meet refugees
Friday, October 2, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie traveled to Damascus, Syria on a United Nations goodwill mission to meet with Iraqi civilians displaced by the Iraq war. Hundreds of thousands of Iraqi refugees have found temporary asylum in Syria (and Jordan, Turkey and Iran, amongst other countries). Usually, Angelina goes solo on her UNHCR missions, but Brad joined her for this trip, meeting and speaking with two families. After meeting with the refugees, Angelina met with Syria’s president, Bashar al-Assad to discuss the refugee situation in his country - but there is no mention of whether Brad joined her for that part of the trip. Angelina was last in Syria in 2007, when she also traveled to the Iraqi border camps housing refugees.
The rest of the article can be found here: http://www.celebitchy.com/73619/angelina_jolie_brad_pitt_meet_with_iraqi_refugees_in_syria/
The rest of the article can be found here: http://www.celebitchy.com/73619/angelina_jolie_brad_pitt_meet_with_iraqi_refugees_in_syria/
Pizza Hut Raises Awareness of Global Hunger Issue through Twitter
DALLAS (September 28, 2009) — Twitterers, RT this 2 feed 4: Pizza Hut 2 donate 4 meals 4 each Twitterer who tweets this link: http://ow.ly/qWn8.
To help raise awareness of the worldwide hunger issue, Pizza Hut is turning to its Twitter followers to help spread the word. Pizza Hut is pledging four meals to World Hunger Relief, a campaign that supports the United Nations World Food Programme and hunger relief agencies across the globe, for every Twitter user who passes on and "re-tweets" the link to the Pizza Hut World Hunger donation page,http://ow.ly/qWn8.
"Global hunger has reached epic proportions this year – reaching more than 1 billion hungry people around the world," said Pizza Hut President Scott Bergren. "At Pizza Hut, our goal is to get the word out about what can be done to help feed the hungry. We’re asking our customers to help us spread the word through a simple tweet, and in exchange we will provide meals for World Hunger Relief."
How to Re-Tweet for a Donation
To lend your help to the cause, post a tweet on Twitter, www.twitter.com, that includes a link to http://ow.ly/qWn8, and the hashtag #pizzahut, and Pizza Hut will donate four meals to the hungry. The donation period will start at midnight (CST) on September 28, 2009 and end at midnight (CST) on October 31, 2009. Donations will be made for the first 25,000 tweets, providing a total of 100,000 meals. (Four meals ($1 for 4 meals) will be donated for each Twitter user who posts the link, so make sure to encourage your followers to re-tweet your message.)
About World Hunger Relief
World Hunger Relief supports the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and other hunger relief agencies. More than 36,000 company and franchised restaurants located in more than 110 countries will be participating, including Pizza Hut and other Yum! Brands, KFC, Taco Bell, Long John Silver's, and A&W All-American Food. For more information, visit www.fromhungertohope.com/donate.
Funds raised for WFP go directly to the areas of greatest need, feeding poor school children in the developing world and helping villages become self-sustainable. Yum! Brands’ employees and franchisees will be volunteering their time at hunger relief agencies, food banks, soup kitchens and launching fundraisers.
During the 2009 World Hunger Relief campaign, Yum! Brands plan to work towards a pledge made at the Clinton Global Initiative last year. At the Clinton Global Initiative, Yum! Brands pledged to do the following in the coming years: raise and donate at least $80 million to help WFP and others provide 200 million meals for hungry school children in developing countries; donate 20 million hours of hunger relief volunteer service in the communities in which it operates; donate $200 million worth of its prepared food to hunger agencies in the United States; and use the company's marketing clout to generate awareness of the hunger problem while convincing others to become part of the solution.
Yum! Brands has been committed to fighting hunger for more than a decade by donating more than $46 million of prepared food annually to the underprivileged in the United States. Since the company went public in 1997, it has donated more than $550 million of its food to hunger relief agencies in the U.S.
About Pizza Hut
Pizza Hut, America's Favorite Pizza, delivers more pizza, pasta and wings than any other restaurant. The only pizza company to be named a top ten franchise in 2009 by Entrepreneur Magazine, Pizza Hut began 50 years ago in Wichita, Kansas and today operates more than 10,000 restaurants in hundreds of countries. Pizza Hut, Inc. is a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM). To check out what's new at Pizza Hut visit pizzahut.com.
Media Contact:
Dan Skinner
Zeno PR for Pizza Hut
312-396-9706
dan.skinner@zenogroup.com
To help raise awareness of the worldwide hunger issue, Pizza Hut is turning to its Twitter followers to help spread the word. Pizza Hut is pledging four meals to World Hunger Relief, a campaign that supports the United Nations World Food Programme and hunger relief agencies across the globe, for every Twitter user who passes on and "re-tweets" the link to the Pizza Hut World Hunger donation page,http://ow.ly/qWn8.
"Global hunger has reached epic proportions this year – reaching more than 1 billion hungry people around the world," said Pizza Hut President Scott Bergren. "At Pizza Hut, our goal is to get the word out about what can be done to help feed the hungry. We’re asking our customers to help us spread the word through a simple tweet, and in exchange we will provide meals for World Hunger Relief."
How to Re-Tweet for a Donation
To lend your help to the cause, post a tweet on Twitter, www.twitter.com, that includes a link to http://ow.ly/qWn8, and the hashtag #pizzahut, and Pizza Hut will donate four meals to the hungry. The donation period will start at midnight (CST) on September 28, 2009 and end at midnight (CST) on October 31, 2009. Donations will be made for the first 25,000 tweets, providing a total of 100,000 meals. (Four meals ($1 for 4 meals) will be donated for each Twitter user who posts the link, so make sure to encourage your followers to re-tweet your message.)
About World Hunger Relief
World Hunger Relief supports the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and other hunger relief agencies. More than 36,000 company and franchised restaurants located in more than 110 countries will be participating, including Pizza Hut and other Yum! Brands, KFC, Taco Bell, Long John Silver's, and A&W All-American Food. For more information, visit www.fromhungertohope.com/donate.
Funds raised for WFP go directly to the areas of greatest need, feeding poor school children in the developing world and helping villages become self-sustainable. Yum! Brands’ employees and franchisees will be volunteering their time at hunger relief agencies, food banks, soup kitchens and launching fundraisers.
During the 2009 World Hunger Relief campaign, Yum! Brands plan to work towards a pledge made at the Clinton Global Initiative last year. At the Clinton Global Initiative, Yum! Brands pledged to do the following in the coming years: raise and donate at least $80 million to help WFP and others provide 200 million meals for hungry school children in developing countries; donate 20 million hours of hunger relief volunteer service in the communities in which it operates; donate $200 million worth of its prepared food to hunger agencies in the United States; and use the company's marketing clout to generate awareness of the hunger problem while convincing others to become part of the solution.
Yum! Brands has been committed to fighting hunger for more than a decade by donating more than $46 million of prepared food annually to the underprivileged in the United States. Since the company went public in 1997, it has donated more than $550 million of its food to hunger relief agencies in the U.S.
About Pizza Hut
Pizza Hut, America's Favorite Pizza, delivers more pizza, pasta and wings than any other restaurant. The only pizza company to be named a top ten franchise in 2009 by Entrepreneur Magazine, Pizza Hut began 50 years ago in Wichita, Kansas and today operates more than 10,000 restaurants in hundreds of countries. Pizza Hut, Inc. is a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM). To check out what's new at Pizza Hut visit pizzahut.com.
Media Contact:
Dan Skinner
Zeno PR for Pizza Hut
312-396-9706
dan.skinner@zenogroup.com
Friday, October 2, 2009
Special Ed. of the Origin of Species
A girl totally rips on Kirk Cameron and the special edition of Origin of Species is promoting. It's hilarious LOL
Fertility Risks in Delayed Motherhood
I've given up on the idea that I will ever have a child, but I thought this was interesting information to share with anyone that may want to have a baby someday.
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