A robot with human-like features

A robot with human-like features

robot with human-like features
http://www.shinyshiny.tv/2008/10/robots_and_litt.html
This scary-looking robot girl is called 'Repliee R-1', an android developed at Osaka University based on an actual 5 year-old girl.CB2 is slowly developing social skills (and his plan to take over the world) by interacting with humans and watching facial expressions. It can also dangle its legs and from a chair in a very child-like way, move its shoulders while breathing and follow movements with those disturbing black eyes (video)
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=824_1222873258

Quote by ~Kahlil Gibran
Forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds
long to play with your hair

Facts
Fine-grained volcanic ash can be found as an ingredient in some toothpastes.
Apotemnophilia is a desire to become an amputee.
Albert Einstein was offered the presidency of Israel in 1952, but he declined.
Cleopatra married two of her brothers.
George Washington grew marijuana in his garden.

Tips
Old Milk Jugs can be cut to shape (with the Cap left on) & used as a Scoop.
Cut empty milk jugs, cut off the spout and down a few inches on the side opposite the handle to make a large opening. We then wore a belt that we threaded through the handle of the milk jug. This freed both hands to pick the berries and prevented us having to constantly move a bucket along as you walk.
Use old milk jugs for: A container for your toilet brush.

Recipe
Skillet ham & Sauerkraut
Ingredients
Cooked ham,Cut into strips
1Jar drained 32oz Sauerkraut
3 Apples sliced peeled
3Tbsp butter
3Tbsp brown sugar
3 tsp Cinnamon
1/4 tsp allspice
Melt butter in skillet; add ham and sauté until lightly browned. Add apple slices. Combine brown sugar, allspice and cinnamon; sprinkle over ham and apple slices. Cook 2 minutes or until apples are just tender. Add sauerkraut, cover and simmer 10 minutes.

Crafts & tutorials
Make free hanging planter upside down tomatoes
http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Virtually-Free-Hanging-PlantersUpside-down-t/
Raglan Sleeve top tutorial
http://www.whatthecraft.com/tuts/raglan.html
Chicks on a sticks
http://comfortstitching.typepad.co.uk/comfortstitching/2009/03/chicks-on-sticks.html/

Wings Tutorial Fairies nest
http://thefairiesnest.blogspot.com/2009/01/wing-tutorial-at-last.html

Doll making Tutorials
http://thefairiesnest.blogspot.com/2008/05/making-doll-part-one.html

Quickie Pj pants for toddlers
http://chez-vies.blogspot.com/2008/05/pj-pants-is-easiest-to-makeit-takes.html

Soft Egg Fillable eggs Tutorial
http://oneinchworld.com/blog/index.php/2009/04/fillable-soft-egg-tutorial/

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Have a blessed day and remember to be a blessing !

Listen to the birds sing

Sweet song of april!

Have you heard the singing of the birds?

Great site to see and hear bird singing.
http://www.naturesound.com/birds/birds.html

Quote by~Thomas Tusser
"Sweet April Showers,Do Bring May Flowers."

Facts
It took 20,000 men 22 years to build the Taj Mahal.
In Brazil, Christmas is celebrated with fireworks.
During his or her lifetime, the average human will grow 590 miles of hair.
A 'face-off' in hockey was originally called a 'puck-off'.
The first telephone book was one page long and had only 50 names in it.

Tips
Make Doors Shine: Rubbing a teaspoon of lemon oil on glass shower doors twice a month causes water to bead up and roll off. Or, try Rain-X Original Glass Treatment, a car-care product made to keep rainwater off your windshield. Use it twice a year.
Toilet: Drop a teaspoon of Tang Drink Mix in the bowl. The citric acid acts like a scrubber…and it’s nontoxic. Let it sit for a few minutes, then swish and flush.

Recipe
Hot Pepper Deviled Eggs
http://www.celebrating-easter.com/recipes/pepper-deviled-eggs.shtml
Ingredients:
10 large Eggs, hard Boiled, peeled and cut in half lengthwise

1/4 Cup Spicy Brown Mustard

3 tablespoons Mayonnaise

1 teaspoon White Wine Vinegar

1/4 teaspoon Hot Pepper Sauce

3 Tablespoon Fresh parsley leaves, minced

1 to 3 Tablespoon Water of Lemon Juice

Salt to taste Pepper to taste
Directions:
Remove egg yolks from the hard boiled eggs and place in a bowl. Mash the egg yolks with a fork (you could also force the yolks through a sieve or use a food processor with the plastic blade pulsing only then transfer to a bowl). Stir in the mustard, the mayonnaise, the vinegar, the hot pepper sauce, the parsley, and capers. Stir in enough of the water or lemon juice to reach the desired consistency. Add salt and pepper to taste. Spoon filling into the whites, mounding the filling. The stuffed eggs may be made 6 hours ahead, covered chilled.

Crafts & Tutorials
Cross Stitch April Showers free Pattern
http://www.tinkbd.com/aprila.htm

Vegetable Clay Pots
http://www.tallmouse.com/projects/spring/vegpot/index.htm

Duck Terra Cotta Saucer
http://www.tallmouse.com/projects/spring/quackie/index.htm

Easter Topiary Tree Table Canterpiece
http://www.celebrating-easter.com/decorating/easter-topiary.shtml

Crochet Recycled Easter egg Basket patterns
http://www.myrecycledbags.com/2009/03/14/crochet-a-recycled-easter-egg-basket/

http://www.myrecycledbags.com/2008/03/08/recycled-plastic-easter-basket/

Bunny & Rooster egg warmers free pattern
http://www.karensvariety.com/NEWSLETTER/Patterns/EggWarmers.htm

Crochet Cross Book Marker free pattern
http://www.karensvariety.com/NEWSLETTER/Patterns/Cross.htm

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Have a blessed day and remember to be a blessing !

Natural justice

Natural justice
Spotted by: Jo Newman

Quote by~Thornton Wilder
We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.
Fact
Sing a song of Sixpence
Real Song about Pirates
http://www.snopes.com/lost/sixpence.aspIt
a coded message used to recruit crew members for pirate ships

Tips
Don't throw away odd socks or socks with holes in them, use them to make a mop. Tie several socks (10 -12 works best) to a mop or broom handle and use just like you would a regular mop.
To get nasty soap scum and dirt off your tub or shower, put a little baby oil in a spray bottle and mix with water (1 part baby oil to 4 parts water). Spray mixture on a section and wipe off with a sponge.
Save celery leaves. Spread them out on paper towels or a paper plate and let them dry. Crumble them into soups, salads and stuffing's.

Recipe
Fry bread
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Fry-Bread-I/Detail.aspx
INGREDIENTS

4 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon baking powder

1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)

4 cups shortening for frying

DIRECTIONS

Combine flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir in 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water. Knead until soft but not sticky. Shape dough into balls about 3 inches in diameter. Flatten into patties 1/2 inch thick, and make a small hole in the center of each patty. Fry one at a time in 1 inch of hot shortening, turning to brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels.

Crafts& Tutorials
Pattern tutorial Swifter style Duster
http://redmommycrafts.blogspot.com/

Garden soaps ,Cheat soap,kitchen soap How to make it
http://cupboardluv.blogspot.com/

Tie tank Tutorial Easy to sew!
http://www.belleepoquewhimsy.com/tie-top-tank-tute/

Make wool slippers from a recyled blanket
http://sewgreen.blogspot.com/2007/07/recycled-slipper-tutorial.html

Roll Up Crochet Hook Tutorial
http://www.planetjune.com/blog/roll-up-crochet-hook-case-tutorial/

Crochet Daffodils patern ,tutorial
http://www.planetjune.com/blog/free-crochet-patterns/daffodils/

Car litter bag pattern
http://allysonhill.typepad.com/allyson_hill/2006/07/car_litter_bags.html

Mushroom Spool Pincushion tutorial
http://www.posh-plushies.com/2009/02/tutorial-mushroom-spool-pincushion.html

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Have a blessed day and remember to be a blessing !

Hang on its almost the weekend!

Hang on its Almost The Weekend!

Quote by~Omar Khayy'am
"Come,fill the cup in fire of spring
The winter Garment of repentance fling;
The bird of time has but a little way
To fly-- and lo! the bird is on the wing."

Facts
Apple seeds are poisonous!
In Holland, you can be fined for not using a shopping basket at a grocery store!
In West Virginia if you run over an animal, you can legally take it home and cook it for dinner!
Redheads require more anesthesia to 'go under' than other hair colors do.
Frozen lobsters can come back to life when thawed!

Tips
Never shake off pillows or throws in the house; you’ll just distribute dust into the air. Shake outside, or vacuum. Launder washable throws weekly.
Slip on a latex glove (buy a box of them at a dollar store) and wipes it over the surface. The pet hair will magically stick, and you can just throw away the glove.
Household PlantsShower them off, or wipe off leaves with microfiber cloths. Take silk plants outside first and shake upside down to loosen dust before wiping them off.

Recipe
Mini Quiches
http://www.bettycrocker.com/Recipes/Recipe.aspx?recipeId=6577
11/4 cups Bisquick® mix

1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened

2 tablespoons boiling water

6 slices bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled

1/2 cup half-and-half

1 egg

2 medium green onions, thinly sliced (2 tablespoons)

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)

1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese (2 oz)

1. Heat oven to 375°F. Generously grease 24 mini (1 3/4x1-inch) muffin cups with shortening or cooking spray. 2. In small bowl, stir Bisquick mix and butter until blended. Add boiling water; stir vigorously until soft dough forms. Press rounded teaspoonful of dough on bottom and up side of each muffin cup. Divide bacon evenly among muffin cups. 3. In small bowl, beat half-and-half and egg until well blended. Stir in onions, salt and red pepper. Spoon 1 1/2 teaspoons egg mixture into each muffin cup. Sprinkle cheese over tops. 4. Bake about 20 minutes or until edges are golden brown and centers are set. Cover; refrigerate any remaining appetizers.

Crafts & Tutorials
old flip-flops and a bath towel into these plush and comfy looking spa slippers http://www.craftynest.com/2009/02/old-flip-flops-bath-towel-slippers/

Hanging jar lanterns
http://www.craftynest.com/2008/10/hanging-jar-lanterns/

Coffee mug snout
http://www.instructables.com/id/Coffee_Mug_Snout_turn_your_unsuspecting_friends_/

How to make homemake paper
http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade_Paper/

How to make Bird Feeder
http://www.instructables.com/id/Bird_Feeder/

How to make Ribbon Flower
http://bayoubags.com/2008/11/22/tutorial-ribbon-flowers/

How to Picnic bag pattern
http://sewtakeahike.typepad.com/sewtakeahike/2007/11/gift-bag-sket.html

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Have a blessed day and remember to be a blessing !

Color my peeps

Peeps

Quote by~Winifred Mary Letts
"That God once loved a garden we learn in holy write.
And seeing gardens in spring I well can Credit it."

Facts
Women buy four out of every 10 condoms sold.
Coca-Cola was the first soft drink to be consumed in outer space.
Each year 96 billion pounds of food is wasted in the U.S.
Food can only be tasted if it is mixed with saliva.
A lot of lovemaking can unblock a stuffy nose. Sex is a natural antihistamine. It can help combat asthma and hay fever.
Honey is used sometimes for antifreeze mixtures and in the center of golf balls.

Tips
Chewing on gum while cutting onions can help a person from producing tears.
In pantyhose:Take a leg from a pair of clean, sheer pantyhose, drop an onion into the foot, tie a knot and repeat as necessary. Hang in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Cut above the knot when ready to use. Drying:Chop and dry in the oven, using the lowest setting. Remove when thoroughly dry but not brown. Store at room temperature in airtight containers.

Recipe
Homemade Marshmallow Peeps
http://whatscookingamerica.net/Candy/MarshmallowPeeps.htm
Vegetable oil (for the panPowdered (confectioner's) sugar

2/3 cup cold water, divided

2 envelopes (2 tablespoons ) unflavored gelatin1

1/3 cups granulated sugar

1/2 cup light corn syrup

1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Colored sugar for decorating

Tiny amount of melted chocolate for decorating

Chick-shaped cookie cutter

Line the bottom and sides of a 13- by 9-inch baking pan with plastic wrap; oil and then generously dust bottom and sides with some powdered sugar.In the bowl of an electric mixer, place 1/3 cup cold water; sprinkle the gelatin over the surface. In a heavy saucepan with a tight fitting lid, add sugar, corn syrup, salt, and remaining 1/3 cup water; stir to dissolve sugar. Cover the pan and place over moderately low heat. Remove the cover after 4 to 5 minutes. The steam will have caused any sugar crystals to dissolve and the syrup will be bubbling lightly. Increase the heat to high, insert a candy thermometer, and boil the syrup, without stirring, until it reaches 240 degrees F. Immediately remove from the heat.Fit your electric mixer with the whisk attachment. slowly and carefully pour the syrup into the gelatin while the mixer is beating constantly at medium speed. When all of the syrup has been added, increase the speed to high and whip for approximately 10 minutes until the mixture is lukewarm very white, and the consistency of marshmallow cream. Add the vanilla extract toward the end of mixing.

Pour the marshmallow mixture into the prepared pan; smooth the top and sprinkle liberally with colored sugar of your choice. Let the pan stand, uncovered, at room temperature to dry. out. NOTE: Depending on the humidity, this may happen in several hours or take up to 8 hours. Generally speaking the longer you let it set up, the easier the marshmallow sheet will be to cut.

When ready to cut, invert the pan of marshmallow onto a clean cutting surface; remove the plastic wrap and coat the top with colored sugar (it should adhere easily). Use cookie cutters to stamp out your peeps (or bunnies) and toss them in a bowl of sugar to coat the edges. If you find your cookie cutter getting sticky, was it and lightly coat with vegetable oil. With a toothpick apply a dot of chocolate to form an eye.
Store the marshmallow peeps in an airtight container.Makes about 80 marshmallows.
Crafts & Tutorials
Take along placemate love this idea*
http://mypatchwork.wordpress.com/2009/03/31/placemat-for-the-office/

This cute dish scrubbie pattern tutorial crochet
http://www.craftstylish.com/item/43848/how-to-crochet-a-tawashi

How to make a Hanging Book Display
http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2009/02/howto_make_a_hanging_book_disp.html

How to make a wire Scorpion
http://www.instructables.com/id/Wire-Scorpion/

How to make wire Drangon
http://www.instructables.com/id/Wire-Dragon/

Beaded Dragons
http://www.instructables.com/id/Beaded_Dragons/

Printable Easter cones(PDF)
http://myfantastictoys.blogspot.com/2009/03/easter-goodies.html

Cup cake tutorial pattern
http://myfantastictoys.blogspot.com/2008_10_01_archive.html

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Have a blessed day and remember to be a blessing !

Now this is a big Crab

COCONUT CRABS
The coconut crab is a large edible land crab related to the hermit crab, and are found in the tropical Indian and Pacific Oceans . They eat coconuts.

How would you like to be on an island and come across a crab that is more than 3 feet from head to tail and weighs up to 40 pounds, with a pair of large pincers strong enough to open coconuts!

Quote by~Katherine Lee Bates
It is the hour to rend thy chains,
the blossom time of souls.

Facts
Only 55% of Americans know that the sun is a star.
There are no rental cars in Bermuda.
A group of kangaroos is called a mob.
At birth, a panda bear is smaller than a mouse.
Whispering is more wearing on your voice than a normal speaking tone.

Tips
Cover a pimple with honey and a bandage.Soon your zit
will be nothing but a memory.
For better eyesight take vitamin A and honey, theeffects
are slightly increased.

Recipe
Cola Chicken In The Crock

1 1/2 pounds chicken

1 cup Coke Or Pepsi

1 cup ketchup

1 large onion -slicedWash and pat dry chicken.

Salt and pepper to taste.
Put chicken in crockpot and onions on top. Add cola and ketchup and cook on low 6 to 8 hours. Very good with buttered riceor noodles .

Crafts and Tutorials
Free Easter embroidery download
http://www.urbanthreads.com/index.php?keyword=deliciously+crafty&mode=search&option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse

Cover Tape Measure Tutorial
http://spoonfullofsugargirls.blogspot.com/2008/07/covered-tape-measure-tutorial.html

Key Fob tutorials
http://www.jcarolinecreative.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Store_Code=JC&Screen=KEYFOB
http://creativelittledaisy.typepad.com/creative_little_daisy/2006/02/super_easy_keyc.html

Sew a childs tent tutorial
http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/?p=525

Rootie Tootie Tutorial (lots here)
http://yougogirl.typepad.com/you_go_girl/rootie-tootie-tutorial/

Ice pack holder
http://craftapple.wordpress.com/

Gift bag from envelopes printable
http://howaboutorange.blogspot.com/
http://www.jessicajonesdesign.com/downloads/5.5x4.25_envelope_label.pdf
larger one*
http://www.jessicajonesdesign.com/downloads/6x9_envelope_label.pdf

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Have a blessed day and remember to be a blessing!