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Etsy's in-depth and easy to understand explanation - viewable here

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Stuff to Do and Read

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• Gardner Museum's Hanging Nasturtiums
• Stone Zoo's A Wild Affair
  

• Turning Over a New Leaf - article
• Spruce up those dreadful annual meeting stories - article
• Do you suffer from digital exhaustion? - article
• Leveraging 'The Power of Less' at Web 2.0 Expo - article

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Oh Canada

I was told that I did not need a passport to go to Canada. I drove up to the border and was then informed by a not so nice border patrol girl (I say girl because I think she was 10) that no passport is needed, but then you need a birth certificate. ARRGGHH. Dumby me for not double checking.

So, no Toronto on my long weekend trip and a longer drive than expected to Niagara Falls, but still a great time. Going in early Spring has its advantages: cheap hotels, no waits at restaurants, unobstructed view of falls and river. It also has its disadvantages: everything is CLOSED and it is nasty windy and cold (sigh)

The best part of the trip was Old Fort Niagara. That place is awesome and I had no idea it was such a huge part of our history. Very cool.

I have to go back for 4th of July weekend. Not only because it is 4th of July, but also because this year it is the 250th Anniversary of the French and Indian War and they are having this huge to-do about it. That should be really cool. By then all the stuff will be open as well.

I will also have not only my passport, but my proof of Canadian citizenship as well. I am dual because I was born after 1979 and my Mom is Canadian, but I have to apply for the documentation of it.

I plan to show up to the border super ultra over prepared with driver's license, passport card, passport book, birth certificate, social security card and proof of Canadian citizenship. I would like to have the same snot nosed little agent process that (hmph :p) Sphere: Related Content

Avoid These Restaurants

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The Best and Worst Restaurants in America - Men's Health Article
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Scotia Bank Nuit Blanche

Have to go to Toronto for this on Saturday, October 3, 2009

"For one sleepless night discover art in galleries, museums and unexpected places. Four exhibitions from five Canadian curators will transform Toronto’s streets for the 2009 edition of Scotiabank Nuit Blanche."

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Cool Web Dev Stuff

Proximity Effects

More Monkey Than Man

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Compelling stuff from "the other side"

A letter sent on Tuesday by Jake DeSantis, an executive vice president of the American International Group’s financial products unit, to Edward M. Liddy, the chief executive of A.I.G.

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Lisa Lichtenfels

I was first introduced to Lisa's amazing work in the documentary The Art of the Dollmaker. She creates beautifully realistic and personal dolls. I love that she captures individuality in each one. She uses very scientific and technical means to sculpt the dolls by creating a skeleton, then muscles, then skin and hair -- all out of fabric and fibers. They are truly amazing.

The Art of the Dollmaker

Lisa Lichtenfels' Site
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Mini Vacation This Weekend

Eric and I are going to Niagara Falls and Toronto for a long weekend. I am so excited. Never been to either place and I am half Canadian so that is just sad :) Sphere: Related Content

Spring Cleaning

In an effort to jump start my spring cleaning and to get the house ready for my Mom's Easter visit, I compiled some tips from Housekeeping.About.com

Daily Chores

1. Clean Dishes
2. Wash Laundry
3. Tidy Up
4. File Papers/Mail
5. Clean Out Car
   
6. Brush Dog
   

Weekly Chores

1. Wash/Vacuum Car
2. Change Cat Boxes
3. Scrub Pet Water/Food Bowls
   
4. Sweep Entries, Basement, Garage, Patio
5. Organize Books and Magazines
6. Clean Bathrooms
7. Change Linens in All Rooms
8. Clean Sinks (flush with baking soda and vinegar to unclog)
   
9. Wipe Down Kitchen Appliances
10. Microwave (inside/out)
11. Spot Clean Walls
12. Clean Leftovers/Expireds from Fridge
13. Gather/Take Out Trash
14. Vacuum
15. Dust
16. Mop
    
17. Bathe Cats and Dog
18. Trim Dogs Nails and Clean Out Ears
    

Monthly Chores

1. Check and Clean Bike
   
2. Wax Car
3. Dust Ceiling Fans
4. Clean Light Fixtures
5. Dust Air Vents
6. Clean Walls
7. Clean Window Treatments
8. Dust Intensively
9. Vacuum Inside Furniture
10. Clean Windows
11. Spot Treat Carpet and Upholstery
12. Check Smoke Alarms
13. Change Filters
14. Deep Clean Appliances
15. Scrub Cat Boxes

Seasonal Chores

1. Steam Clean Carpets (every 4 months)
2. Steam Clean Car (every 4 months)
3. Groom Dog (every 3 months)
4. Clean Out Closets (clothes and storage every 6 months)
   

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