tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21698640452719252362024-03-19T00:26:37.504-07:00What is Good?Sophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12308176208054722870noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169864045271925236.post-1545233880657248302010-09-20T14:18:00.000-07:002010-09-20T14:46:35.579-07:00Cats- good for the soul<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu7gYLpPYBp0dq9VvSb-hR5MupGHSIQs9CckacNX8a3icpG2wDR1UmunZ3YvUIwYYnO43SUnRgvKGrCCR91IYyI_IQR-Qn0QXqo5oy9N3HxllpZ9cQIgqff2vHl8aPF00QPTGSXNXsGZha/s1600/cat-content.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu7gYLpPYBp0dq9VvSb-hR5MupGHSIQs9CckacNX8a3icpG2wDR1UmunZ3YvUIwYYnO43SUnRgvKGrCCR91IYyI_IQR-Qn0QXqo5oy9N3HxllpZ9cQIgqff2vHl8aPF00QPTGSXNXsGZha/s400/cat-content.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519110500852410018" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Forget about prescription drugs! <span style="font-weight: bold;">Owning a cat is just what the doctor ordered.</span> According to researchers at the University of Minnesota's Stroke Institute in Minneapolis, cats, by nature, alleviate stress and anxiety, and potentially r<span style="font-weight: bold;">educe the risk of heart attack </span>in humans by 30 percent. Who knew that independent furball could be so good for you</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >Cats reduce stress</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Dr. Adnan Qureshi, lead researcher in a 10-year study involving more than 4,300 Americans was quoted in U.S. News World and Report to have said, “For years we have known that psychological stress and anxiety are related to cardiovascular events, particularly heart attacks.”</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">According to Dr. Qureshi, if a pet can ameliorate these inciting factors then “clearly having a pet is beneficial.” He added, “In the past, studies have considered dogs but never cats.”</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:180%;">“I absolutely believe it,”</span> agrees Dr. Carol Gamez, who practices veterinary medicine at the Georgetown Veterinary Hospital in Redding, Connecticut. <span style="font-weight: bold;">“Cats are incredibly entertaining. They respond to touch and voice, and can keep you laughing and smiling all day just by watching and interacting with them,”</span> she adds.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">The human feline bond has been nurtured for centuries</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">It was Mark Twain that said, “I simply can’t resist a cat, particularly a purring one. They are the <span style="font-weight: bold;">cleanest, cunningest, and most intelligent things I know</span>, outside of the girl you love, of course.”</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">But the indelible bond between human and feline is one that has intact for more than 10,000 years. Egyptians began to deify cats as early as 3000 B.C, and the oldest known evidence of people keeping cats as pets dates back to 8,000 B.C. Cats have long been adored and admired for their companionship, love, and loyalty. And now add to their already impressive resume, “holistic healers.”</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >Cats are appealing pets</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">There are many reasons why cats make great pets. According to Dr. Kimberley Khodakhah, a veterinarian at the Pound Ridge Veterinary Center, cats are “easy,<span style="font-size:180%;"> independent, and very personable.”</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Khodakhah also points out that cats may be more appealing as pets than dogs, especially to populations susceptible to heart attack, because they are much more self-sufficient. Compared to their upkeep, the unconditional love and affection cats give in return is immeasurable.</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >Cats offer unconditional love</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Meghan Scam, an 18-year-old student and veterinary technician at the Monroe Animal Hospital in Connecticut, knows this first hand.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Scam has owned Callie, a bubbly female calico, since the age of two, and admits to treating her furry friend more like a “child” or a “second sister” than a household pet. Callie is not only a great companion, the 16-year-old feline has always been there to support Meg in times of need.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">“It’s as if [Callie] has a sixth sense,” says Scam. “She can always detect when something is up or if someone is upset. She will usually meow quietly or come up and cuddle with you.”</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Two years ago, Scam was in a car accident that left her traumatized and afraid to get back behind the wheel. She recalls how Callie helped nurse her back to life right after the incident with soothing purrs and warm licks.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">The powerful purr</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">A cat’s purr (the soft, rhythmic vibration usually produced when a cat is happy or content) may pack more power than its subtle sound lets on.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Though much of why and how a cat purrs still remains a mystery, recent studies suggest that purring acts as a <span style="font-weight: bold;">“natural healing mechanism” </span>by promoting bone and muscle regeneration in cats.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">According to MSN News, “Exposure to vibrations between ranges of 20 to 140 Hertz (number of cycles per second) is helpful for bone growth, fracture healing, pain relief, swelling reduction, wound healing, muscle growth, mobility of joints and repair of tendons and ligaments.”</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">As it turns out, <span style="font-weight: bold;">a cat’s purr ranges between 25 and 140 Hertz</span>, which matches the frequency that has been shown in humans to produce the most therapeutic benefits.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">While the link between purring and healing is apparent, Dr. Khodakhah believes that this is only a piece of the puzzle. Cats usually don’t purr for more than 15 minutes at a time, so it may not specifically stimulate changes in blood pressure or improve wound healing.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">However, cats typically “purr when it’s a calm and relaxed time, so humans may subliminally associate relaxation with the purring sound, and when you hear it again maybe your body instinctively knows to wind down,” explains Khodakah. </span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU_QdDbTjnaf14da5JSg-O6uUPz7to4ykB04rpMlEmTuIDCZ3Q-cAZiz8ws76B7Ekt_M-ABdcBVmkqWWXXhhSYvijtmTGLHycmn_20pjahGlnnp3FXbUm9gXWN8AUU0ASH0o_q3Aa85Ea6/s1600/woman_cat(1).jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU_QdDbTjnaf14da5JSg-O6uUPz7to4ykB04rpMlEmTuIDCZ3Q-cAZiz8ws76B7Ekt_M-ABdcBVmkqWWXXhhSYvijtmTGLHycmn_20pjahGlnnp3FXbUm9gXWN8AUU0ASH0o_q3Aa85Ea6/s400/woman_cat(1).jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519110506619928482" border="0" /></a>Sophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12308176208054722870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169864045271925236.post-40960152198528710112010-09-20T03:15:00.000-07:002010-09-20T03:21:49.412-07:00South Shields- fish eye photos<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg6rPBpd_teNJr7fo6boBbhGYWFIYWrCDBra502M0uTKMsJ5sR8wlP9RlPx-8HaLQDAdzHdqCufOC_q1I0PKe2xWJbypVmI2h68bz8zsmOl_bWQ7VV0aneVtPtcV6UuAZdTEPmT52cHh55/s1600/img002.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 307px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg6rPBpd_teNJr7fo6boBbhGYWFIYWrCDBra502M0uTKMsJ5sR8wlP9RlPx-8HaLQDAdzHdqCufOC_q1I0PKe2xWJbypVmI2h68bz8zsmOl_bWQ7VV0aneVtPtcV6UuAZdTEPmT52cHh55/s400/img002.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518938789558156578" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWOcak-_MFKJiwGq4sw_NNqPxXK5lez-DcMZTFcKafCVDAzpn2Xu1Ys3MjEhXc8b0Ydu5vlrcBvdAXxDOeJEMKC0lRNJWBwS6iA3rSQviAjfY0rw5nrl6Uy4eLiwwaXLvrerFEvSod4LLZ/s1600/img001.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 305px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWOcak-_MFKJiwGq4sw_NNqPxXK5lez-DcMZTFcKafCVDAzpn2Xu1Ys3MjEhXc8b0Ydu5vlrcBvdAXxDOeJEMKC0lRNJWBwS6iA3rSQviAjfY0rw5nrl6Uy4eLiwwaXLvrerFEvSod4LLZ/s400/img001.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518938785656145730" /></a>Sophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12308176208054722870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169864045271925236.post-66145741053563268612010-09-17T07:11:00.000-07:002010-09-17T07:14:29.694-07:00South Shields- The Leas<span style="font-family: arial;">I have mentioned the Leas a few times but never really explained.The Leas is basically a long long stretch of open air and grass which tops the cliffs parrell with the seafront and stretches along the Shields coast line. </span><br /><br /><a style="font-family: arial;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWN0DI0HZofsiYJpEsPb_o_MeRSByAguoHJI2FL_FoRrEtpQn7qOPqutfL-mOG2bJ1Pkp_rVziYNY3bvZU-jeP7QmuTBIjbYMJZJyDlUfdLfAv7gO6mVyHoH0wm8s-FkoBn00XheEM4hPN/s1600/4227sml.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 274px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWN0DI0HZofsiYJpEsPb_o_MeRSByAguoHJI2FL_FoRrEtpQn7qOPqutfL-mOG2bJ1Pkp_rVziYNY3bvZU-jeP7QmuTBIjbYMJZJyDlUfdLfAv7gO6mVyHoH0wm8s-FkoBn00XheEM4hPN/s400/4227sml.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517885183206720674" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">"I remember this view,</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">as a child and an adult too.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Do you remember, it was oh so long ago, we played on The Leas with footballs and kites,</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">we walked forever whether at morning or during summer nights.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">The wind blew through my hair as we gazed at the ships out there,</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">and you dreamed of a life at sea and building a life we could share."</span>Sophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12308176208054722870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169864045271925236.post-57593635817280377942010-09-17T06:37:00.001-07:002010-09-17T06:51:11.426-07:00South Shields<span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;">I've got some cool photos I took on my fisheye at the start of foundation of South Shields just need to wait til I get back to Leeds to scan them in. Hold on.</span>Sophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12308176208054722870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169864045271925236.post-89631523374819870952010-09-17T06:07:00.000-07:002010-09-17T07:10:16.159-07:00South Shields goodness<span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">"</span> I know many people wouldn't have much in the way of <span style="font-weight: bold;">praise</span> for South Shields but as far as growing up goes, a <span style="font-size:180%;">Sea side town like this isn't all that bad</span>. I think the views and the atmosphere along the seafront is something to be <span style="font-weight: bold;">grateful for.</span> The Leas are something you really can't complain amount, the views and the open air are just amazing. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">My favourite place would have to be the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Marsden steps.</span> They head down from the ice cream kiosk right down to the beach, and if the tide's in you'll head right into the sea. I always remember when I was a kid we went down there and as I was jumping about on the stones I slipped on seaweed and had to go to the first aider haha<span style="font-weight: bold;">"<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCYMfTA_Qd56SdBYIZn8L0zsKZ45X65XPMwfVCGy1R5gYwA4iWNjNW-kCVassOuMO-EPqA7EzIOTP8HEanh2KX57Y8y1QxujAu9SQM5qzVjbUr8XHSSHSgv2NVzKbtrmnItUb9UtQSQ6bq/s1600/marsden.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 274px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCYMfTA_Qd56SdBYIZn8L0zsKZ45X65XPMwfVCGy1R5gYwA4iWNjNW-kCVassOuMO-EPqA7EzIOTP8HEanh2KX57Y8y1QxujAu9SQM5qzVjbUr8XHSSHSgv2NVzKbtrmnItUb9UtQSQ6bq/s400/marsden.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517884392850689410" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Marsden steps- These are the stairs leading down to the beach at Marsden Bay, South Shields, a steep flight of concrete steps leading to a few more being gradually eroded by sea and sands at the bottom. Running up them is an ideal way to keep yourself fit.<br /><br /><br /></span></span>Sophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12308176208054722870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169864045271925236.post-21917604140197688702010-09-17T05:42:00.000-07:002010-09-17T07:18:37.742-07:00South Shields on 5live<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmRZh3YhMxofTK27RowOuKkKhNTKer9oxiKBjG7TFkrbtFHUxlduF1QKh20Sgzw5KWrCodaiaGrKjsnluWdb94PouVA7KcIXs5nZsDrAxa3V3oUlCYjUM3GtdumItl0gACxat4alVLGkj1/s1600/b70ccc06eecdce6224fef9a369c85193467ea92e.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 222px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmRZh3YhMxofTK27RowOuKkKhNTKer9oxiKBjG7TFkrbtFHUxlduF1QKh20Sgzw5KWrCodaiaGrKjsnluWdb94PouVA7KcIXs5nZsDrAxa3V3oUlCYjUM3GtdumItl0gACxat4alVLGkj1/s400/b70ccc06eecdce6224fef9a369c85193467ea92e.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517886640295120866" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/console/b00tq5xx/Tony_Livesey_16_09_2010</span>Sophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12308176208054722870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169864045271925236.post-85262524888047083352010-09-17T04:35:00.000-07:002010-09-17T04:49:04.435-07:00South Shields<span style="font-family:arial;">So I'm finding that South Shields really isn't that good and I'm pretty sure everyone else would agree. But there are things within it which are by themself, good.<br /><br /><br />Minchellas icecream</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-mtkxnF4ffHvg2HvkE7GkYWUugCmTU4OTjFVBSBmUQkDgrvONZhqB-ER7YQfbwLLyJoUm2aDKIBtFrMT2Ga2mp9wZpu7G7SDHA5sTLE1NJeGrOlOo4m7BCPZCQFeEgd3b-L1nYPJe8NIX/s1600/cuplogo.gif"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 66px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-mtkxnF4ffHvg2HvkE7GkYWUugCmTU4OTjFVBSBmUQkDgrvONZhqB-ER7YQfbwLLyJoUm2aDKIBtFrMT2Ga2mp9wZpu7G7SDHA5sTLE1NJeGrOlOo4m7BCPZCQFeEgd3b-L1nYPJe8NIX/s400/cuplogo.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517846565941691346" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWlFmHL_Hg9Fy8YI6ODp1rteKQfCyLAg7gGozanKIvnYXJNUqVNGTM5JFZdO7X5GMlH56d1ud2eSA46acy1CKUx-eIm0jCIpJRq_o7nJRk1gED5ZwMyG1Ds9z3NG3ys_98akAyUYN0gag_/s1600/oceanshop1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 162px; height: 206px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWlFmHL_Hg9Fy8YI6ODp1rteKQfCyLAg7gGozanKIvnYXJNUqVNGTM5JFZdO7X5GMlH56d1ud2eSA46acy1CKUx-eIm0jCIpJRq_o7nJRk1gED5ZwMyG1Ds9z3NG3ys_98akAyUYN0gag_/s400/oceanshop1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517846573977328274" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: arial;">Minchellas is <span style="font-weight: bold;">individual to South Shields</span> and holds a few locations around the town. Having occupied these premises since 1943 it has maintained a <span style="font-size:180%;">50's style Italian expresso bar interior </span>and continues to offer a warm atmosphere in which the customer can relax.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">On the sea front, one of Minchellas largest and busiest establishments is situated. </span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">The Walkway offers a perfect opportunity to take time out from the <span style="font-weight: bold;">busy beach</span> activity, to enjoy a refreshing drink or a cooling ice cream. </span>Sophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12308176208054722870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169864045271925236.post-77550494064925678232010-09-13T08:47:00.001-07:002010-09-13T08:54:28.040-07:00Good manners<span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>"</strong>When I used to work in a shop, part of my job was to approach customers and<strong> help them out</strong>. When I used to ask people if they were OK or needed a hand<span style="font-size:180%;"> I was very polite and well mannered</span>, sometimes people were <strong>so rude</strong> and would either say a simple <strong>"no"</strong> or plain and simply <strong>ignore you</strong>. <span style="font-size:180%;">Lovely</span>. And to be honest <span style="font-size:180%;">it really pissed me off!</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Likewise if someone asked me to get them something and I went out of my way to get it and they <strong>wouldn't even give me a basic thankyou,</strong> I would fume. I just think <strong>it's really not hard</strong> to say please and thankyou, it's soo rude it did actually make a difference to me if people would forget or purposefully ignore the use of good manners"</span>Sophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12308176208054722870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169864045271925236.post-9474405680561383032010-09-13T08:38:00.000-07:002010-09-13T08:47:04.114-07:00GOOD MANNERS<span style="font-family:arial;">I asked my Mum, I know she thinks <span style="font-size:180%;">manners are good</span> she made it very apparent when I was growing up that they are a <strong>vital part of society.</strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>Do you think it's important to have good manners?</strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Very important</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>If yes, why?</strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">People are mainly judged on first impression so to have good manners is a big plus in every day life.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>Would it bother you if someone didn't have/use basic good manners?</strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Yes, to not have good manners is a signof ignorance and therefore comes across as that person being bad mannered.</span>Sophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12308176208054722870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169864045271925236.post-43512465847439951692010-09-13T08:12:00.000-07:002010-09-13T08:38:25.461-07:00Good manners<span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>Do you think it's important to have good manners?</strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Yes defintely, just a few words can make the world of difference showing appreciation, gratitude or apologies.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>If yes, why?</strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">I think it shows that someone has resepect and that they are civil, it's not hard to use basic good manners and they are a universally recognised code so they should be used.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>Would it bother you if someone didn't have/ use basic good manners?</strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Yes, especially if I used good manners towards them. I would assume that they are rude and ignorant. It' something that really bothers me actually when people don't use basic good manners.</span>Sophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12308176208054722870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169864045271925236.post-8234904739436297832010-09-08T05:58:00.001-07:002010-09-08T06:01:44.682-07:00Fish eye camera-why I love my camera<span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>OPINIONS</strong></span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz8UaS3H6eglNEX6Ov1YEsotBBkDV5-zP8N6YzePipYjwlDthVNgSwE35sQtR-sXL_6QQ4R1YbRY9AgKAFnQ0U8ZgqoD0scYxXAbFEbePFvpDRd2S80hJnBXGBcvlUiuX7j81gd5OWpiPY/s1600/IMG_0001.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 286px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514526770181519698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz8UaS3H6eglNEX6Ov1YEsotBBkDV5-zP8N6YzePipYjwlDthVNgSwE35sQtR-sXL_6QQ4R1YbRY9AgKAFnQ0U8ZgqoD0scYxXAbFEbePFvpDRd2S80hJnBXGBcvlUiuX7j81gd5OWpiPY/s400/IMG_0001.jpg" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilkP-xNpQ79Y4xknDbG0cVpJ0TNbF6m9Vqc4Io0IWmsIgPxrYXO70oKXzesrRj7xynjhBcHuEVbZBJc50tDIeqjhz1lyUDetOLnAx9doS-cm2xcf7VkhBeDhhGi-q_kniQmAED-Y_bb80-/s1600/IMG+(2).jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 289px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514526758830705442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilkP-xNpQ79Y4xknDbG0cVpJ0TNbF6m9Vqc4Io0IWmsIgPxrYXO70oKXzesrRj7xynjhBcHuEVbZBJc50tDIeqjhz1lyUDetOLnAx9doS-cm2xcf7VkhBeDhhGi-q_kniQmAED-Y_bb80-/s400/IMG+(2).jpg" /></a>Sophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12308176208054722870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169864045271925236.post-31559475622745645262010-09-08T04:44:00.000-07:002010-09-08T05:03:50.241-07:00Gingham<span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>Ribbon colours</strong><br />Gingham is an all year round ribbon. Cool lime and lilac for spring, hot pinks and orange for summer, classic red and green for christmas.<br /><br />No gingerbread man is complete without his red and white gingham bow!! </span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span><span style="font-family:arial;">For my xmas project my audience was old men and I accompanied my brown products with this burgundy gingham ribbon because it is a traditional pattern which can be associated with anything with just the change of colour.<br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigdifX5GMy8gKD5-1_bN1eHz4Pg60ze4DAmDZCHBIe-4j6FmNaElEPLwdNPv42nPgukc3Fgy9AMa5jYjsAHbY5qiwj3ejtUV2TxKL2aGis7mDYIio7rucfQwZ805Giqlwf6bfqQ9eTIrKg/s1600/026.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514509662017542834" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigdifX5GMy8gKD5-1_bN1eHz4Pg60ze4DAmDZCHBIe-4j6FmNaElEPLwdNPv42nPgukc3Fgy9AMa5jYjsAHbY5qiwj3ejtUV2TxKL2aGis7mDYIio7rucfQwZ805Giqlwf6bfqQ9eTIrKg/s400/026.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisL_dm-bAGnplkp_sAVL-i1z54fO8If-iAyaN6BzWhCzmu3fh2O5LxAmGVviEzSrVJ-EaLLM-O55pEB1ua8CAXOXtW4sblchyphenhyphenoX0OXnI1z3UCDF8HUzqjZkuRhBEuhUtl6teIoP5Inocd1/s1600/024.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514509655320555570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisL_dm-bAGnplkp_sAVL-i1z54fO8If-iAyaN6BzWhCzmu3fh2O5LxAmGVviEzSrVJ-EaLLM-O55pEB1ua8CAXOXtW4sblchyphenhyphenoX0OXnI1z3UCDF8HUzqjZkuRhBEuhUtl6teIoP5Inocd1/s400/024.JPG" /></a>Sophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12308176208054722870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169864045271925236.post-21780974270027162882010-09-08T04:27:00.000-07:002010-09-08T04:36:05.953-07:00Gingham<span style="font-family:arial;">I found this post on another blog from a fine art student- <strong>intrinsicallyflorrie</strong></span><br /><strong><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-family:Arial;">Dorothy </span></strong><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEQu50SNp9H2ob0Y5ooySrKARCLbeBrWcgHXfePvrHmdZPZ6RS62DQ13jxtCZkIuVRDKCa9PXPLM5Iob2Fw_0_KPh0z259uiei0SYmS5l7xdx0NT5gsIbLZ_kGnCDzZSk4MAHPlJBfGHZI/s1600/dorothyToto1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514504146663609570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEQu50SNp9H2ob0Y5ooySrKARCLbeBrWcgHXfePvrHmdZPZ6RS62DQ13jxtCZkIuVRDKCa9PXPLM5Iob2Fw_0_KPh0z259uiei0SYmS5l7xdx0NT5gsIbLZ_kGnCDzZSk4MAHPlJBfGHZI/s400/dorothyToto1.jpg" /></a><br /><strong>"The gingham look is a girlish one and the smaller prints could possibly have some unwanted connotations of primary school but my love will never waver"</strong><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4HDcoI_gI0mEnapP-X6mqWfASQBecVz2c47gPW9J7wkLBaTf2LRMRm7diJPXgdfUXPleojZxRrlTmDUpDBo5D-aSR2nZXPHCt9BOAXEcr-K1eFEkkYAhhaMlUIA7EJobiDeti4l-VGZnx/s1600/gingham.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514504655650537842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4HDcoI_gI0mEnapP-X6mqWfASQBecVz2c47gPW9J7wkLBaTf2LRMRm7diJPXgdfUXPleojZxRrlTmDUpDBo5D-aSR2nZXPHCt9BOAXEcr-K1eFEkkYAhhaMlUIA7EJobiDeti4l-VGZnx/s400/gingham.jpg" /></a>Sophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12308176208054722870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169864045271925236.post-56464321983459673492010-09-06T08:29:00.000-07:002010-09-06T08:43:34.346-07:00GINGHAM<span style="font-family:arial;">I've chosen to focus this down to gingham because it's one of my favourite prints/patterns. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>Conotations of gingham</strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Country connotations</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Food/picnic depending on the <strong>colour</strong> of the gingham</span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;">School girl dresses (again depending on the colour)</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIS4bj348StcxI5m93w_pD57_JY_KzIvtkijvR6FuIRUOrheHtwp0sB8CB6njqY2oD3w4L8z3cNLuE2nPBHZJqWTLwljhqokCSCVh7uzX4YJScSwgZreEFVHkh-JBkvloWhFQW7jKiX2Ej/s1600/s3_smr_dresses_18.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513825517207862962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIS4bj348StcxI5m93w_pD57_JY_KzIvtkijvR6FuIRUOrheHtwp0sB8CB6njqY2oD3w4L8z3cNLuE2nPBHZJqWTLwljhqokCSCVh7uzX4YJScSwgZreEFVHkh-JBkvloWhFQW7jKiX2Ej/s400/s3_smr_dresses_18.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3TWj7OFP3rA2pjHRXEnuYkvV2mNM_hW1xHQw43kb9uthR07Da0w0NZ9s7oeQkw8ij0rqwJyqQz77C4Tyc02fwwpYUVMLtG8xI07T4cgbORL827mVFJS90sarQz1ZNEhN5Cu9-8WAdKIUe/s1600/picnic-blanket-vintage-bike-picnic-basket-picnic-wedding.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 280px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513825509465099490" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3TWj7OFP3rA2pjHRXEnuYkvV2mNM_hW1xHQw43kb9uthR07Da0w0NZ9s7oeQkw8ij0rqwJyqQz77C4Tyc02fwwpYUVMLtG8xI07T4cgbORL827mVFJS90sarQz1ZNEhN5Cu9-8WAdKIUe/s400/picnic-blanket-vintage-bike-picnic-basket-picnic-wedding.jpg" /></a>Sophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12308176208054722870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169864045271925236.post-36653017988409805952010-09-06T08:27:00.000-07:002010-09-06T08:29:00.272-07:00PATTERNS<span style="font-family:arial;">So I was looking at patterns and prints and I'm thinking it's a pretty vague subject like biscuits I need to <strong>focus</strong> on a type of biscuit, so I'm going to look into <span style="font-size:180%;"><strong>gingham</strong></span> since I do think it's 'GOOD'</span>Sophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12308176208054722870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169864045271925236.post-12260460469511504792010-09-06T06:55:00.001-07:002010-09-06T06:59:55.468-07:00Fish eye camera- why I like my fish eye<strong><span style="font-family:arial;">OPINION</span></strong><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIkXheqRmmHbgXR94wPm8y2FcHJPILjknxH0KCnVW2sMMgUpq_LRyfKjPpfJ5o4EL0s0HHIZE7fw-I7vTrWgZTICV9CM-7XwieSGRX8Fm2ZR5WVrTQ_09RN6dQ_tpxOf5VXsyWGHYK8Eth/s1600/IMG.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 293px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513799822316127362" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIkXheqRmmHbgXR94wPm8y2FcHJPILjknxH0KCnVW2sMMgUpq_LRyfKjPpfJ5o4EL0s0HHIZE7fw-I7vTrWgZTICV9CM-7XwieSGRX8Fm2ZR5WVrTQ_09RN6dQ_tpxOf5VXsyWGHYK8Eth/s400/IMG.jpg" /></a>Sophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12308176208054722870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169864045271925236.post-73832809766292979992010-09-06T05:17:00.000-07:002010-09-06T05:39:34.524-07:00Cats- cats as pets- opinions<span style="font-family:arial;">On yahoo answers I came across some opinions of people who believe that cats make <strong>good pets</strong>.</span><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc9Pn_XDpW9KGY1z57jnqrqF98IqEKIdzD7DerWLlaA6nrErA2xz3KGthbjknp6JTXsfvwiyAzuhVDpgcOR1eB10P_p0f6FQ5zmr8wgdEkl29dk13DcWpd9hq6uHwIe4-562JO3mBVqhBM/s1600/cat+petts.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 308px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513778960400576626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc9Pn_XDpW9KGY1z57jnqrqF98IqEKIdzD7DerWLlaA6nrErA2xz3KGthbjknp6JTXsfvwiyAzuhVDpgcOR1eB10P_p0f6FQ5zmr8wgdEkl29dk13DcWpd9hq6uHwIe4-562JO3mBVqhBM/s400/cat+petts.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtZdmvZZfaD50JubtBJFL8QW8MBrpCUYuqNZx8eSKaCkro00zFeoSF_X_sJDBUfWCS_g9GYa5XA8g35nyJx3xKWYgEacvgCmBbOAOhu9pxsCQydlptA3lP7KZZYa28KQX9hU54JX25_Vly/s1600/cat+pets.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 176px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513778951601368194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtZdmvZZfaD50JubtBJFL8QW8MBrpCUYuqNZx8eSKaCkro00zFeoSF_X_sJDBUfWCS_g9GYa5XA8g35nyJx3xKWYgEacvgCmBbOAOhu9pxsCQydlptA3lP7KZZYa28KQX9hU54JX25_Vly/s400/cat+pets.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyBlWZlTBrZF9TDm5qehjCkssuEWkmE-r5sjPyzzXDaBisdrfJMwSzA5Q1YrcU1xDWw96zKtqi8QeVhzLvfieD5ZBhn_LgaAqB7mZET9z4G8EEJBgyg_d5i36Ak9Bz5AkuI-Z4x46nFs9O/s1600/good+cats.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 133px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513776466871117266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyBlWZlTBrZF9TDm5qehjCkssuEWkmE-r5sjPyzzXDaBisdrfJMwSzA5Q1YrcU1xDWw96zKtqi8QeVhzLvfieD5ZBhn_LgaAqB7mZET9z4G8EEJBgyg_d5i36Ak9Bz5AkuI-Z4x46nFs9O/s400/good+cats.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-P-8XhJuOqaYqfyh2lRH2Xyf_4Up4hjyXdjTExgtKtqDg2avkURwpjQmhJqSUdpOCmOd3y13gUzxaPMAfDYKBariBPjDw_lLDIvUhEfULUB0wDzl3FPw8hMMad3OXBkCg3c_Hy-Oo4w9K/s1600/catss.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 290px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513776463281212994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-P-8XhJuOqaYqfyh2lRH2Xyf_4Up4hjyXdjTExgtKtqDg2avkURwpjQmhJqSUdpOCmOd3y13gUzxaPMAfDYKBariBPjDw_lLDIvUhEfULUB0wDzl3FPw8hMMad3OXBkCg3c_Hy-Oo4w9K/s400/catss.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGky43_W6dlpTajTX7bKMUg-0eSkCSW2YLbYvlzfiGPNOE4OCl4V5nv0NXrDnMmP-1P54REl7d2xzawd8WUq4os9ZY4_WSt8jBZJ4kcnznKERhm7AoBWkpxuAxGGlnSDkH9AXmJwKb5OgU/s1600/cats.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 147px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513776456598969170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGky43_W6dlpTajTX7bKMUg-0eSkCSW2YLbYvlzfiGPNOE4OCl4V5nv0NXrDnMmP-1P54REl7d2xzawd8WUq4os9ZY4_WSt8jBZJ4kcnznKERhm7AoBWkpxuAxGGlnSDkH9AXmJwKb5OgU/s400/cats.jpg" /></a>Sophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12308176208054722870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169864045271925236.post-88061905979663228272010-09-04T06:39:00.000-07:002010-09-04T08:08:06.601-07:00Good manners- the existence of manners<span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>Manners help us all coexist</strong> without disgusting, hurting and <strong>offending each other</strong>. When manners fail, people get very upset and try to enforce those social norms with laws. <span style="font-size:180%;">Law is not as gracious and forgiving as etiquette.<br /></span><br />Also, good etiquette <span style="font-size:180%;">equips you with the correct response</span> for all situations, so you're never at a loss for words and no one ever gets the upper hand on you. That reason alone is enough to be mannerly, but most people don't realise that.</span>Sophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12308176208054722870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169864045271925236.post-1835313823048671472010-09-04T06:04:00.000-07:002010-09-04T06:20:46.528-07:00Good manners<span style="font-family:arial;">Good manners are <strong>never, ever a waste of time</strong>. It will <span style="font-size:180%;">get you far</span> in the world and make you, <strong><span style="font-size:180%;">yourself a better person</span></strong> .<br /><br />Manners have always been <strong>relevant in society</strong>.<br /><br />Manners have become <span style="font-size:180%;">familiar signals of cooperation and respect</span>.<br /><br />Manners are becoming more and more relevant in modern society.</span>Sophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12308176208054722870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169864045271925236.post-34022891007859169312010-09-04T05:59:00.001-07:002010-09-04T06:00:20.752-07:00Good manners<span style="font-family:arial;">It's fair to say that the consideration of <strong><span style="font-size:180%;">other people's feeling</span></strong> is the basis to having <strong>good manners...</strong></span>Sophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12308176208054722870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169864045271925236.post-12711388225009891002010-09-04T05:55:00.000-07:002010-09-04T05:58:34.940-07:00Good manners<div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>What are basic goodd manners?</strong></span><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMjyjqACcS2QEN0_y3Pw_mV2X_QzV2EwbnkX8pGdsKeLW8aFckXErgOgX8lGBKyfQT0yHyjXm-L1_crxtHV0BQN21lIROKmk3auiKpL00SLHGHlb51s2Bg0W-_pKcQs8P4M-6foBMb6Ewg/s1600/fg.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 319px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513041714608105186" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMjyjqACcS2QEN0_y3Pw_mV2X_QzV2EwbnkX8pGdsKeLW8aFckXErgOgX8lGBKyfQT0yHyjXm-L1_crxtHV0BQN21lIROKmk3auiKpL00SLHGHlb51s2Bg0W-_pKcQs8P4M-6foBMb6Ewg/s400/fg.jpg" /></a>Sophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12308176208054722870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169864045271925236.post-78390476882157198002010-09-04T05:41:00.000-07:002010-09-04T05:51:12.999-07:00Good manners- table manners<span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>Basic table manners</strong></span><br /><strong><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></strong><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">1. <strong>Eat with a fork</strong> unless the food is meant to be eaten with fingers. Only babies eat with fingers.<br /><br />2. Sit up and <strong>do not hunch</strong> over your plate; <span style="font-size:180%;">wrists or forearms can rest on the table</span>, or hands on lap. You don't want to look like a Neanderthal.<br /><br />3. <strong>Don't stuff your mouth full of food</strong>, it looks gross, and you could choke.<br /><br />4. Chew with your <span style="font-size:180%;">mouth closed</span>. No one wants to be grossed out seeing food being chewed up or hearing it being chomped on. This includes <strong>no talking with your mouth full.<br /><br /></strong>5. Don't make <strong>any rude comments</strong> about any food being served. It will hurt someone's feelings.<br /><br />6. Always say<strong><span style="font-size:180%;"> thank you</span></strong> when served something. Shows appreciation.<br /><br />7. If the meal is not buffet style, then <strong>wait until everyone is served before eating</strong>. It shows consideration.<br /><br />8. <span style="font-size:180%;">Eat slowly</span> and don't gobble up the food. Someone took a long time to prepare the food, enjoy it slowly. Slowly means to wait about 5 seconds after swallowing before getting another forkful.<br /><br />9. When eating rolls, tear off a piece of bread before buttering. Eating a whole piece of bread looks tacky.<br /><br />10. <strong>Don't reach over someone's</strong> plate for something. <strong><span style="font-size:180%;">Politely ask</span></strong> that the item to be passed to you. Shows consideration.<br /><br />11. Do not pick anything out of your teeth, it's gross. If it bothers you that bad, excuse yourself and go to the restroom to pick.<br /><br />12. Always <strong>use a napkin</strong> to dab your mouth, which should be on your lap when not in use. Remember, dab your mouth only. Do not wipe your face or blow your nose with a napkin, both are gross. Excuse yourself from the table and go the restroom to do those things.<br /><br />13. When eating at someone's home or a guest of someone at a restaurant, always <span style="font-size:180%;"><strong>thank the host</strong></span> and tell them how much you enjoyed it. At least say that you liked the dinner or mention a specific item that was particularly tasty, i.e. the dessert was great. Again, someone took time, energy, and expense to prepare the food, so show your appreciation. </span>Sophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12308176208054722870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169864045271925236.post-74966108003838401402010-09-04T05:37:00.000-07:002010-09-04T05:40:43.671-07:00Fish eye<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvK_C0D0Fsj8Ab13cWyOGdl1IY2MGmt-SCw357uxo4RrfVqOqopKllsCunV4b2yXHGnjDYtWQ4nOyeZn7JCjP8TXbBVoAp3fbanbYrpFOk0ZiwYcs4cndTVF_yz5Sb4CHiBfs39m6HKp_L/s1600/Untitled-1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 384px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513037334833289138" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvK_C0D0Fsj8Ab13cWyOGdl1IY2MGmt-SCw357uxo4RrfVqOqopKllsCunV4b2yXHGnjDYtWQ4nOyeZn7JCjP8TXbBVoAp3fbanbYrpFOk0ZiwYcs4cndTVF_yz5Sb4CHiBfs39m6HKp_L/s400/Untitled-1.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0DEL6apcmNRXHJft_5EKMD63SsdwOgDRwtxujaRkizPDurSGt8G0P844CX6WRpGsfYHntlJ7TWAFohICjmIHoZwbVQK1g8sLJjD6IymYLlaDzL7AzCpYB2JTJ_QE1ZgIBCMkEt5akixXA/s1600/IMG_0008.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 374px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513037329491790178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0DEL6apcmNRXHJft_5EKMD63SsdwOgDRwtxujaRkizPDurSGt8G0P844CX6WRpGsfYHntlJ7TWAFohICjmIHoZwbVQK1g8sLJjD6IymYLlaDzL7AzCpYB2JTJ_QE1ZgIBCMkEt5akixXA/s400/IMG_0008.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV4FINXG6rFkI5IoQA68bxQifaav2c5O9E0u9ucOQGHUMo3KahWs6GaZdjXQ5rthUf4OJ2I2JqVBA8fMDiO5bFSzWOaTlbNcH4QJcpbWxDpnZry86W5jI8eNP_BEeZclCwk5nYoL7GEAlL/s1600/IMG_0007.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 395px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513037319432627922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV4FINXG6rFkI5IoQA68bxQifaav2c5O9E0u9ucOQGHUMo3KahWs6GaZdjXQ5rthUf4OJ2I2JqVBA8fMDiO5bFSzWOaTlbNcH4QJcpbWxDpnZry86W5jI8eNP_BEeZclCwk5nYoL7GEAlL/s400/IMG_0007.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>Sophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12308176208054722870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169864045271925236.post-84534873424333896452010-09-04T05:08:00.000-07:002010-09-04T05:37:11.750-07:00Fish eye camera- Top 10 Recipies<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlfS-9J7hky_e5Z966XPUzQ13aGNzUXWxWwuvgUsvLwWA-7cCy_bS_lAoVXXgUXyk1aO_LG7yPl1LwPFcbQkcXmaBGl5s03ioMooNO01yMSL1-LI155KQCbVyDmQymUfVrtasZuK92Pasq/s1600/IMG_0001.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 203px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513036165612346082" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlfS-9J7hky_e5Z966XPUzQ13aGNzUXWxWwuvgUsvLwWA-7cCy_bS_lAoVXXgUXyk1aO_LG7yPl1LwPFcbQkcXmaBGl5s03ioMooNO01yMSL1-LI155KQCbVyDmQymUfVrtasZuK92Pasq/s400/IMG_0001.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX3NCJgS2Waoi7VTImrmIfn3e5twOle8f8AvITP194IG4U_uRvJmNFxNMUahiyllhY0OqfPjHypN4HxeHQT0D2qAZhioCoYw2jG5FQFgklBPoy52f92fb8cUU7W5OUO4lEpDYx1b1rpwvk/s1600/IMG_0002-1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 204px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513035507090280818" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX3NCJgS2Waoi7VTImrmIfn3e5twOle8f8AvITP194IG4U_uRvJmNFxNMUahiyllhY0OqfPjHypN4HxeHQT0D2qAZhioCoYw2jG5FQFgklBPoy52f92fb8cUU7W5OUO4lEpDYx1b1rpwvk/s400/IMG_0002-1.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUlhD86uWme6-A7L0YAFJcWMGBurFBi325zAB55T2E7e9KadFY54LNhgcnqks4mjqQZnOxXBnrZkiTbFuXDdrp0-1d15gnSbgb4BpmN1EiMcA5CvCeXRXyP41pbHOF5mLzrnlwViIBhG2x/s1600/IMG_0003-1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 398px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513035500402402626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUlhD86uWme6-A7L0YAFJcWMGBurFBi325zAB55T2E7e9KadFY54LNhgcnqks4mjqQZnOxXBnrZkiTbFuXDdrp0-1d15gnSbgb4BpmN1EiMcA5CvCeXRXyP41pbHOF5mLzrnlwViIBhG2x/s400/IMG_0003-1.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKhNit0X00U3QZ7ExKFlqaW69ZQyfGOn31cCddqSOXLopOlo4RqaJDj8zVbQ_3cKDIS1Ybm4B7TXdSjpmGh5R2Gga6ryIViO62askPmylvq4lYMNcqaDDSSOrePZnCAqduHsZ-JQjMhqO1/s1600/IMG_0004-1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 196px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513035494153568306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKhNit0X00U3QZ7ExKFlqaW69ZQyfGOn31cCddqSOXLopOlo4RqaJDj8zVbQ_3cKDIS1Ybm4B7TXdSjpmGh5R2Gga6ryIViO62askPmylvq4lYMNcqaDDSSOrePZnCAqduHsZ-JQjMhqO1/s400/IMG_0004-1.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU4YwqJmPnILrTBdd6UtH3_Rua6sZg4V-Z8dDo50GNo0Hz0Bm3kpQmsHChHKztbPouN-81Qh8o-pondDYtD_xHB_V8Nq04LHh8tOlmPLK3v6KGcANXB7eVYC07MhCLamR3UhdFMscDUkXT/s1600/IMG_0005-1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 398px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513035489859997490" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU4YwqJmPnILrTBdd6UtH3_Rua6sZg4V-Z8dDo50GNo0Hz0Bm3kpQmsHChHKztbPouN-81Qh8o-pondDYtD_xHB_V8Nq04LHh8tOlmPLK3v6KGcANXB7eVYC07MhCLamR3UhdFMscDUkXT/s400/IMG_0005-1.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgklPABmDuwSkipFFKh7Gcp34HUdU30UHNO4kIRFe67YA5Z2GjY_VGDJG0JG78HDQw28abthDmVDD8YCq3Vs3e6HONHNncdlDHBOLLBuHr2Qx2_wEtMbOjeVZwGjeKQPGnGoG23nFLgThdS/s1600/IMG_0006-1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513035478931105314" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgklPABmDuwSkipFFKh7Gcp34HUdU30UHNO4kIRFe67YA5Z2GjY_VGDJG0JG78HDQw28abthDmVDD8YCq3Vs3e6HONHNncdlDHBOLLBuHr2Qx2_wEtMbOjeVZwGjeKQPGnGoG23nFLgThdS/s400/IMG_0006-1.jpg" /></a></div></div></div></div></div>Sophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12308176208054722870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169864045271925236.post-52241971870745723782010-09-04T04:57:00.000-07:002010-09-04T05:03:50.882-07:00Fish eye camera-double exposure<span style="font-family:arial;">This is one of <strong>my favourite</strong> pictures I have produced on the camera. I was in Florida with my family and at this <span style="font-size:180%;">weird chinese restaurant</span> they had these <strong>huge, colourful fish</strong> outside, hundreds of them. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">So what I did was I took the <strong>first exposure close up</strong> of the fish, moved the switch, then got my Dad and my brother to pull a scared or shocked face and this is the result. I love how it looks like they are in with the fish I love it it's so <strong>GOOD</strong>. </span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitGrc2tEI05U6j6aSr7uYomGDNWudqbhSy2dIc8zmYlcOVE7gathtSwVGDiSgplaudehXhA3RMLkRdJxq8Vi-Sli0ewb879pnIxi4Tvs-SbXzIp7Oh2zsNgVqtNs6kCVcsu3JVde4fbSNG/s1600/IMG.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 254px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513027511944775858" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitGrc2tEI05U6j6aSr7uYomGDNWudqbhSy2dIc8zmYlcOVE7gathtSwVGDiSgplaudehXhA3RMLkRdJxq8Vi-Sli0ewb879pnIxi4Tvs-SbXzIp7Oh2zsNgVqtNs6kCVcsu3JVde4fbSNG/s400/IMG.jpg" /></a>Sophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12308176208054722870noreply@blogger.com0