2009年10月31日星期六

专家提醒:睡觉太多更易累 还易短命

【八阕】郑重声明:本则消息未经严格核实,也不代表《八阕》观点。

美国今年的日光节约时间,从东岸时间11月1日凌晨2时结束,美国民众必须把时钟倒拨1小时,也就是在这个周日的凌晨,可以多睡1个钟头。

听起来似乎是好事,但美国专家指出,睡眠时间延长,有时睡醒之后反而会更累。

美国「有线电视新闻网」(CNN)30日报导,加州拉荷亚(La Jolla)斯克里普斯诊所睡眠中心(Scripps Clinic Sleep Center)主任克里普克(Daniel Kripke)说:「许多人会告诉你,周末睡太久,睡眠质量有点差。」

他说:「周末睡很多,精神似乎不见得会更好。」但他也指出,原因目前仍然不明。

许多专业人士从周一到周五,每天大约睡5小时,等到周末再补眠,一睡就是8到12小时,但有时候睡完一场大觉后,醒来反而太累不想动。

伊利诺州艾凡斯顿(Evanston)的北海岸睡眠医学机构(Northshore Sleep Medicine)医学主任雪芙丝(Lisa Shives)表示,这就称为「睡醉」(sleepdrunkenness),处于半睡半醒之间。

以往有个案例,一名病人发生睡醉情况,被送到急诊室,因为他太太误以为先生中风。

专家说,偶尔睡太多不会严重影响健康,但若成为经常性习惯,健康可能已亮起红灯,寿命也可能缩短。

亚 利桑那州斯科斯岱(Scottsdale)的西南脊椎与运动机构(Southwest Spine and Sports)睡眠部门临床主任布劳斯(Michael Breus)说:「目前至少有两份流行病学研究显示,如果睡不足5小时或超过10小时,死亡风险会上升。」

2007年的一份芬兰研究发现,如果睡眠超过8小时,死亡风险便增加20%左右。同年一份英国研究发现,睡眠不满5小时或超过8小时,风险也会增加。

另一项研究指出,晚上睡眠时间经常超过8小时的人,中风机率也随之提高

2009年10月22日星期四

秋季干燥减缓皮肤代谢 学四招留住水嫩肌肤

摘自“八阕广角新闻”
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秋天,阳光中所含的紫外线并不逊于夏阳,这是因为秋天空气变稀薄,提升了光线穿透度的原因。除此之外,空气变得干燥多了,白天和夜晚的温差变化加大,而且肌肤汗腺与皮脂腺的活动力也较差。同时,在气温降低而干燥时,新陈代谢会变得相对迟缓,使原本细致的皮肤变得发干、粗糙。此时,想保持水嫩的肌肤,就要多下点工夫啦。

郁热潮湿的空气终于让位于清爽宜人的秋天了,阳光明媚,天高云淡,心情变得格外的爽朗,但脸上的皮肤也开始变得干巴巴的。此时急需的美容护理,就是要由内而外激活和补充肌肤所需的水分。

应对招式一 均衡角质层和增加表皮锁水功能

换季时节,要维持肌肤的天然水分均衡,需同时对两方面进行修护:一方面是皮肤角质层,最理想的皮肤角质层是由13%的水分、70%蛋白质和15%的脂质组成。若角质层得到均衡,便有助降低水分的流失。另一方面是肌肤的循环及锁水系统。肌肤的水分由真皮输送到表皮,最后以排汗方式在皮肤表面蒸发。表皮具有锁水作用,当中的脂质和天然保湿因子能将水分保留。

香熏原聚素配合营养水分霜是一对好拍档。香熏原聚素可以从皮肤深处调节肌肤水分的均衡,再配合植物精华提取物起到相辅相成的作用,而营养水分霜则在肌肤上形成水脂保护。在换季、皮肤开始缺水的时候由内而外提供肌肤所需的水分。

应对招式二 微电流离子补水

微电流离子补水机采用高速震荡的离子波,以高效方法促进表皮和真皮层细胞增殖,刺激细胞生长,恢复皮肤的正常结构功能,从而启动皮脂和汗腺的分泌功能,使皮脂分泌达到正常人体需求的标准,同时打通人体微循环系统。

离子波同时可促进胶原纤维、网状纤维、弹性纤维的形成,调节胶原蛋白、粘多糖的分泌,维持皮肤组织中的水分含量和电解质代谢,改善皮肤缺水状态并滋润皮肤组织,从而增加皮肤的储水能力,使肌肤变得光亮润泽、富有弹性。

应对招式三 保湿面膜特效护理

敷上香熏水分保湿面膜。这款面膜是修复肌肤水分的好帮手。其中饱含的香熏花水成分如皮肤体内的体液那样,与皮肤有极强的亲和力,极易被吸收;富含丰富的矿物盐和微量元素,令细胞快速吸收。薄荷、香橙花水能即时补湿,橙水能深层保湿,而海藻精华与榛果油又能令其持久保湿。既能迅速舒缓、放松肌肤,又能长久深层保湿。

应对招式四 食物滋润

人参黄芪粥

原料:人参4克 黄芪18克 糯米70克 白糖4克 白术8克

制作:

1.人参黄芪白术切成薄片,用清水煎成浓汁取汁。

2.早晚分别取汁煮糯米粥,加白糖趁热食。

用法:每日两次,随量食用。

功效:美颜抗衰老。人参补正气,生津止渴。黄芪排毒生肌,美白皮肤。

TIPS:忌同时吃萝卜和茶叶,儿童不宜。

阿胶白皮粥

原料:阿胶13克 桑白皮13克 糯米90克 红糖7克

制作:

1.桑白皮洗净后,入砂锅煎汁,取汁两次。

2.糯米洗净入锅,加清水煮10分钟后,倒入药汁、阿胶,加入红糖煮成粥。

用法:趁热空腹服。

功效:清肺润燥,滋阴补血,润肤美肌。

TIPS:脾胃虚寒、消化不良、有实热症、寒症及出血症、有淤滞者不宜食用。

脆皮鲜竹卷

摘自“八阕广角新闻”
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喜欢饮广东早茶的朋友,对鲜竹卷多少也有些认识,我很喜欢这道菜,但总认为这道菜的馅切丝是鬆软了些失了口感,而用炸过再去蒸也失了那个香口味,想想改试潮州虾棗的垛馅法再用慢火煎脆,成品极为香口好味,口感好,简单又易做,作头桌或小吃定都能受到欢迎,发上来与大家分享希望你们喜欢…



材料:鮮腐皮,猪肉,虾仁,红萝卜,粉丝,蒜,葱,盐,糖,胡椒,味精,薯粉,生粉.沙葛与豆腐忘了拍照.(不怕胆固醇或肥胖的,可以放些猪油粒会更香更好吃).

制作:猪肉用手垛碎成小粒,虾肉也用手垛碎成小粒,沙葛用手切碎成小粒,红萝卜切小粒,粉丝浸水软后再剪段,猪油用手切碎成小粒(用手切吃起来口感好,馅更加有弹性),豆腐半个搓碎,蒜与葱切小粒,盐,糖,胡椒,味精,薯粉,生粉各少许全部拌匀放值冰箱二小时,拿出再用鮮腐皮包虾肉馅成長方形备用.大火热油锅后再转小火放入鲜竹卷,耐心不停翻转煎至两面金黄肉馅都熟透时(也可以油炸,煎比较油少不腻),挾出等冷后再切成块摆盘里, 淋上茨汁即可出菜.茨汁:高汤,蚝油,盐,糖,味精,生粉,麻油.





儿童喝饮料过多易发多动症 或是终身性疾病

摘自“八阕广角新闻”
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“有些孩子被称为‘聪明面孔笨肚肠’,一、二年级功课尚可,但随着年级升高,则出现成绩波动,甚至考试不及格,最后甚至要留级。父母和老师伤透脑筋,请家教、棍棒教育都无济于事,结果发现小孩学习下降的主要原因是注意力不能集中。而这正是一个多动症(ADHD)儿童的典型表现。”近日,省人民医院精神卫生研究所副主任钟天平医生在省人民医院开展了一堂关于儿童多动症的讲座。据他介绍,目前中国儿童多动症的患病率已经高达5%,该病对儿童的身心发育将造成极大的影响。

注意力不集中是多动症的主要病症

“多动症”又被称为注意力缺陷,这是一种常见的儿童行为异常问题。患者的智能正常或基本正常,但在学习、行为及情绪方面却存在着一些缺陷。主要表现是:注意力不集中、活动过多、冲动、情绪不稳定、行为异常、学习困难等。其中,注意力不集中是其最重要的症状,也是临床上鉴别是否为多动症的一个主要指标。据了解, 一般12岁以上的孩子,在有意控制的情况下能够保持30分钟以上的注意力集中,但是,“对于多动症患儿来说这是非常困难的。”

钟天平医生介绍,随着生活方式、环境及饮食结构的变化,儿童多动症的发病率越来越高。而对于多动症的起因,目前还没办法进行准确的鉴定,临床上认为环境因素、教育因素、神经系统损伤等多因素都可能引起多动症。而相关的研究也表明,一些饮食方面的习惯也有可能引起多动症,特别是长期食用烤羊肉串、涮羊肉、方便面类食品,过多地饮用饮料、过多食用松花蛋的孩童患病率会更高。据了解,目前我国患多动症的儿童大概有1500-2000万,男女比例约为4-7:1, 在儿童中约占5%左右,是儿童时期最为常见的一种心理行为疾病。

多动症有可能是一种终身疾病

钟医生强调,多动症对患者的危害极大,“注意力是孩子学习有成效的前提。孩子在学习过程中,首先要有高度的注意力。一个学习不专心,上课总是开小差的孩子是很难取得好成绩的。成绩差就失去了学习的兴趣,没有了自信,成绩就会更差,结果,注意力更加不集中,造成恶性循环。”

据了解,多动症对儿童的影响不仅仅表现在学习上,在生活等各个方面都会造成影响。比如,研究表明,如果治疗不充分或者不及时,患者自行车的事故率会比一般人增加50%,46%的儿童会因为对学习困难失去兴趣,而35%的儿童最终退学。同时由于老师批评、家长打骂和同学们的冷遇,易产生各种心理异常。除此之外,重症青少年期表现为学业荒废、攻击、反社会性、互相斗殴等,影响社会治安。

钟医生介绍,多动症的孩子长大后“多动”症状大多明显好转,甚至消失,因此有认为多动症是一种自限性疾病,长大后就会自然痊愈的。其实是一种误解。近年来的研究发现,多动症的预后并不容乐观,多动症患儿长大后尽管多动症状可能会减轻或消失,但其它的症状则并不一定有明显的改善,可以持续多年,甚至可能终身存在。

应给孩子更多耐心

钟医生强调,应该认识到多动症是一个慢性疾病,并制定一个相应的治疗计划。其中药物治疗很重要。我国目前主要引进种控释哌甲酯类药物作为治疗。

而对于这样的患儿,钟医生表示,无论是父母还是老师都应该给这些孩子更多的关怀。同时在生活上帮助孩子营造一个不容易受到干扰的环境,帮助孩子加强注意力集中。比如当孩子在家中复习功课或学习时,要将书桌上与孩子此时学习内容无关的其他书籍、物品全部清走,保证在孩子的视野中,只有与他现在要学习的科目有关的用品等。

研究證實,喝酒具有和瑜珈相同的好處

Savasana
Position of total relaxation.





Balasana

Position that brings the sensation of peace and calm.





Setu Bandha Sarvangasana

This position calms the brain and heals tired legs.





Marjayasana

Position stimulates the midirift area and the spinal comumn.





Halasana

Excelent for back pain and imsomnia.





Dolphin

Excelent for the shoulder area, thorax, legs, and arms.





Salambhasana

Great excersice to stimulate the lumbar area, legs, and arms.





Ananda Balasana

This position is great for masaging the hip area.





Malasana

This position, for ankles and back muscles.


2009年10月18日星期日

Passport Service at Denver

Chinese American Association for the Rocky Mountain Region (CAA-RMR) is working on bring the Passport Officers fron Consulate-General in Chicargo to Denver to provide Passport Service. To provide you better service and save your time, we will di it differently this year.
Please find the details at our website:

http://www.caa-rmr.com/
or local Chinese news paper: Chinese American Post (中美邮报)

You are welcome to pass this new to anyone who may need to resolve his/her Chinese passport issues.

2009年8月25日星期二

Kids Clothes/Stuff Swap

When: Saturday, September 26th---1-3pm
Where: Fort Collins Coloradoan Community Room; 1300 Riverside Ave

How it Works:
1. Bring anything you have in good, working condition that you are ready to pass on to another child or mom (maternity thru age 10).
2. Have it ORGANIZED in advance--clothing by sex and age (boy/girl; 0-3mo, 3-6mo, 6-9 mo, 9-12 mo, 12-2T, 3T...; toys; books; accessories (carseats, slings, highchairs); and shoes.
3. Arrive and sort your stuff onto the appropriate tables and sections (you are responsible for sorting and laying out your own items on labeled tables)
4. Start shopping--take whatever you see that you like; have fun and build community!

Everything about this event is FREE--anything not taken by participants will be donated Realities for Children.

Moms, Dads, and Kiddos Welcome!
NO babysitting or food/drink provided (sorry).

Why buy new when you can embody green principles and reuse perfectly good kids stuff. It is lighter on your pocketbook (free) and better for the environment!

Call with questions:
Becky Colvin (mom-to-be)—970- 214-9710
Elizabeth Sink (mom of a 2½ yr old)—970-443- 3646
Jen Hayes (mom of a 15 mo. old)—970-372- 8966

2009年8月4日星期二

独处时,心脏病发作怎样急救?

摘自MITBBS
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发信人: Claike (老客), 信区: HuNan
标 题: 仅供参考:独处时,心脏病发作怎样急救?
发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Mon Aug 3 23:09:57 2009, 美东)

答案是:

不要惊慌。要不停咳嗽,用力的咳。每次咳嗽前,都要先深深吸一大口气,然后,用力地、深深地、长长地、不停地咳,好
像要把胸腔深处的痰咳出来一般。

每间隔大约两秒钟,要做一次吸、一次咳,一直要做到救护车赶到时,或者已经感到恢复正常,才能休息。

请将《自我心肺复苏急救法》告诉大家,说不定就因此救了他们一命!!!请不要误以为你的年龄少于25或30就没有心脏病发作。由于现今生活方式的改变,心脏病发可发生在所有年龄组别的人。

(不知是否真的有效,仅供参考)

2009年8月3日星期一

钢琴维护注意事项

摘自MITBBS
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发信人: ryanwang (忙碌的钢琴人~), 信区: NewJersey
标 题: 钢琴二三事(注意事项等等)
关键字: '钢琴维护'
发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Sun Aug 2 13:28:52 2009, 美东)

最近很多朋友都想买钢琴,还有不少朋友直接打电话给我询问相关情况.所以就想发这么个帖子把自己经验和大家分享,希望对大家有用.

买什么样的钢琴
如果您是给小朋友弹,或者只是业余音乐爱好者.您买立式钢琴(upright)就足够了,完全能满足您的需要.立式钢琴占地面积小,音量小,价格便宜,搬运和维修费用也便宜很多.而且将来不需要了或者想换更好的琴,卖二手的时候也方便,容易.

维护钢琴
新钢琴回家后,不要着急调琴.应该先让钢琴在家放置大约一周左右,让钢琴适应小环境的温度,湿度等等.钢琴在不同的环境下,外部木料和内部的琴旋都会发生变化.钢琴适应家里环境后再调琴效果会更好.

钢琴琴键下,锥子等很多部分都是尼布料的毡子,很容易招惹虫子.买来琴后要打开上部琴盖,在钢琴里面放置樟脑丸防虫.

干燥是钢琴最大的敌人.买来钢琴后可以打开下面的琴盖(钢琴脚踏板前面竖着的盖子),把大口的瓶子里面放好水,放置在钢琴里面.

用纯棉布擦拭钢琴.特别是yamaha钢琴要注意,不要用钢琴内附送的那种擦琴布擦拭.附送的是化纤材质,经常用会把钢琴表面全划花,所以自己要准备擦琴布.

钢琴运送到家注意事项
1, 选好放置钢琴位置.在琴行送琴到家前,您最好先选择好放置地点,一次放好减少移动.放置地点要避光,不能有太阳直晒.不能在通风口,不要离厨房很近 (考虑到我们中国人饮食习惯,一定要避免离厨房近.否则钢琴上会很快有一层油污)如果地面是木质的或者石头的,可以考虑买一块地毯,放置在钢琴下面(特别是石头地面)

2,钢琴到一定要当面和运送人员核对serial number并且检查钢琴表面是否有损坏.serial number相当于钢琴的身份证,表明生产年月,出产地. 新钢琴表面都会有一层薄薄的尘埃,您可以用事先准备好的纯棉布边擦拭边很快检查,看是否有磕碰和划痕.如果有就马上和运送员说,琴行会派专业的技师来修补,好的技师修补后不会有任何痕迹.

3,搬运upright钢琴严格禁止把钢琴竖起来,这在钢琴外包装是有警示标志的.买钢琴前一定要考虑好家庭条件,是否能让钢琴顺利进家门,如果不能就考虑换房子或者暂时不买钢琴.upright钢琴竖起来后会导致琴缀和琴锥松动,很容易跑音.以前我也没意识到这个问题的严重,后来和一位钢琴技师聊天后才知道会影响这么大.

需要注意一些问题.
1,干燥问题.不管冬天还是夏天,一定注意钢琴到家前,根据您具体情况调节屋内的湿度.比如在屋内放置水盆啊,或者放鲜花,植物什么的.不能太干燥,当然也不能湿度很大.
2,屋内温度.不能把钢琴放在离暖气很近的地方,至少要两到三米或者更远的距离.钢琴到家前屋子温度不要过高,一般琴行仓库都是没有暖气的.特别是冬天,温差很大会让钢琴不能很好的自我调节.一开始可以控制温度比较低,一两天后再慢慢调到正常温度就没什么问题了.
3,有的朋友是每到换季就调琴,但是考虑到经济费用和小朋友实际用琴情况不用那么经常调琴.只要您注意换季时室内温度的控制和湿度的调节,一年调一次就可以了.

钢琴是个比较娇气的"大玩具",但是也没那么脆弱.所以只要稍微注意一下就好.

2009年6月4日星期四

Free kids activities at the Lowe's

Lowe's Build and Grow clinics are completely free for kids from 6 years old and up. A parent or guardian should be present with the child. To sign up and learn more about this fun and free activity, visit Lowe's Build and Grow at https://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/


Putting Green Saturday June 13, 2009 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Pirate Ship Saturday June 27, 2009 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Kids Workshops at The Home Depot


Free Home Depot Workshop

If you have a child like mine who loves to build or do crafts, you'll love the Home Depot Workshops. They are a great way to give your child the opportunity to participate in these pint-sized "How-to Clinics." These clinics are designed specifically for kids from ages 5 through 12, and are offered on the first Saturday of each month. There is absolutely no cost, and kids can drop in anytime between 9 a.m. and noon. An adult will need to bring the child and stay with him or her for the entire length of the workshop.

2009年4月30日星期四

National Mom's Nite Out at Pump It Up!

Pump It Up is excited to participate in National Mom’s Nite Out, the first nationally organized celebration of motherhood. National Mom’s Nite Out is designed to give mom a nite off so she can enjoy some time to herself. Pump It Up is proud to offer an inflatably fun time for the rest of her family, join us on National Mom’s Nite Out and bounce the night away. A parent or gaurdian is required to be present with child/children.

Date: Thursday, May 7, 2009
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost: $10 per person ($7 for siblings)
(Pizza & Beverages included!)

2009年4月20日星期一

Kidz Day Camp at Faith Evangelical Free Church

Kidz Day Camp Registration

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Plan to get swamped with fun at Crocodile Dock! Welcome to Crocodile Dock, where fearless kids shine God’s light! Get ready for an exciting adventure, discovering God’s presence, power, love, life and care.

For kidz age 4 (by June 1, 2009) through 5th grade. We welcome special needs kidz too!


When: Monday, June 1st through Friday, June 5th, from 9:00 – noon each day

Where: Faith Evangelical Free Church (3920 South Shields Street, Fort Collins)

Cost: FREE!

If you are entering 6th grade or older, please sign up to volunteer!

To register your child, please fill in the information below or use this printable registration form and follow the directions included on the form. Feel free to contact us at the Kidz Day Camp Info Line at (970) 530–1065 if you have any questions.

2009年4月17日星期五

$9.99 & Under Sale

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MAY 2 THROUGH MAY 5

Change Your Spending . . . Not Your Style!

You don't need to spend a fortune to look great. Find incredible prices on the best brand name fashions, accessories, footwear and more.

Don't forget about Administrative Professionals Day - Wed., April 22

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory offers 20% discounts to all corporate accounts on purchases over $200 on Factory Packaged boxes of Assorted Chocolates.

Harry and David offers customized gifts and gift baskets that will show your staff that you truly appreciate them. With many items already on sale, ask for your Savings Card and get an extra $5 off a purchase of $40.

Find that special gift for Mother's Day and receive a FREE* gift!

From May 6 through Mother's Day, May 10th, when you spend $75 or more you'll receive an Outlets at Loveland key ring. (While supply lasts. Present same day receipts at Customer Service).

Outlets at Loveland Gift Card. The perfect gift!




Available at Customer Service or online



Need A Meeting Space?

Outlets at Loveland's new Community Room is completed and can accommodate meetings up to 50 people. The room is available to non-profit organizations at no cost. For reservations, contact the management office (970) 663-1916.

Outlets at Loveland Sales

Carter's Beary Big Sale
April 16th through April 22nd



Carter's 50%-70% off Beary Big Sale Continues!

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April 15-21, 2009



50% Off Entire Store!
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2009年4月15日星期三

PumpStart Program at Pump It Up

PumpStart Structured Play Program is here!

Developing social skills and physical abilities has never been so much fun. Our PumpStart program provides unique, weekly, structured play time incorporating jumping, bouncing, fun sing-a-longs, games and other activities all specifically designed for your child's age.

Want to give your child a whole lot of inflatable fun? A $35 annual membership covers the cost of enrollment enrollment for your entire family and gives your little one unlimited visits to Pop-in Playtime during the semester as well as other fun, member-only events.

And if you book a Pump It Up party during one of our registration periods, we'll waive your membership fee. We want to ensure that your little one has the best experience ever, so sign up for our PumpStart program TODAY!

970-472-1122
Pump It Up of Fort Collins
1420 Riverside Ave., Ste 114
www.pumpitupparty.com
SPECIAL OFFER

$15 OFF
EARLY REGISTRATION

When you register your child before June 15, 2009. Other restrictions may apply.

CLASS SCHEDULE

PumpStart classes begin June 17, 2009.

Call today for hours and availability!


VIDEO GAMES LIVE

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If you or someone you know is into video games you won't want to miss this highly acclaimed one-of-a-kind concert experience. Or maybe you are looking for something cultural and exciting that the whole family will enjoy? Video Games Live™ is not just a concert, but a celebration of the entire video game industry that people of all ages will adore.

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2009年4月6日星期一

Pre-Sale offer for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus (Doors Open: 1 hour prior)
Thursday, May 14, 2009 - 7:00 PM
Friday, May 15, 2009 - 7:00 PM
Saturday, May 16, 2009 - 11:00 AM
Saturday, May 16, 2009 - 3:00 PM
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As a member of the Budweiser Events Center Cyber Club, you are eligible to take part in this exclusive pre-sale opportunity to purchase Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus tickets and receive a 20% discount before they go on sale to the general public on April 9.

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This pre-sale begins Monday, April 6 at 10AM.
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Tickets, priced at $17, $23, $35, and $43 plus applicable fees, are on sale Thursday April 9 at 10 AM at Budweiser Events Center Box Office, ComcastTix.com, Fort Fun in Ft. Collins, Woody's Newsstand and Cafe in Greeley, City News Newsstand in Longmont, or by calling 1-877-544-TIXX (8499).

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey(r) presents BOOM A RING, an action-packed circus spectacular where the energy bursts out of the ring, into the audience and bounces back to electrify the Ringling Bros.(r) performers. Circus-goers will enjoy an up-close and personal experience as they sit feet away from beautiful white tigers, majestic Asian elephants and thrilling acrobats from around the world. The action in BOOM A RING bounces from one high-energy act to the next, featuring a daring crossbow demonstration that takes archery to new extremes, a gravity-defying performance on the whirling Wheel of Steel, a high-wire extravaganza that tests the limits of human balance and breathtaking aerialists gracefully soaring over the audience's heads. BOOM A RING is a one-of-a-kind experience that engages all the senses while providing Children Of All Ages with a day at The Greatest Show On Earth(r) they never imagined possible!

2009年3月18日星期三

学习怎么带丝巾

从BBS上摘录的。看看你能不能叠出漂亮的丝巾。
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系丝巾的季节又到来啦,好多MM都来问我怎么用90X90的大方巾。半年前当空姐的妹妹教了我好几套眼花缭乱的大方巾应用技术方法,创造力无限却记忆力有限的YVONNE生生地忘记了一大半。想想自己如此无能,只好用最笨的办法,抓了漫天乱飞的空姐妹妹到家里,又研究又拍照,搞了老半天才整理出以下几种目前亚系空姐常用的丝巾结。

从哪里开始呢?,就从基本功---折叠丝巾开始吧。(以下所用均为90X90厘米的丝巾)
第一种折叠法,长边对折,对折再对折。折后无需熨烫。
这是最简单的折叠方法,应用于平结。如图所示,简单饶一饶,整理成形即可。适用于
衬衫。
第二种折叠方法,带式。对角线折,真丝容易滑动,折后最好熨烫固定。

带式1.后背蝴蝶结,自己配戴时可以先放在身前,整理成形后再转移到身后。
带式2. 侧蝴蝶结是后背蝴蝶结的变形,比较活泼,使用于规整的套装。

带式3. 扭结,丝巾带挂在脖子上饶一圈,在前面交换一下后在后领打一个简单的小结。

带式4. 领环,将丝巾带的两头藏在西装下面,考究的话可以加一枚安全别针固定,外
面看只有一个漂亮的领环。

带式5. 三叶草,是我很喜欢的一种系法。一根丝巾带居然变出三片叶子,看上去很难
,但是稍微动手试一试就可以掌握了。

对角线折叠,平分角折叠一次后,翻转,再平分角折叠一次
有意将三次折叠后得到的袋状开口放到胸前,在侧面打一个单结。

第四种折叠方法,层叠式
丝巾每隔7厘米左右折叠一次,最后折叠成折扇状。为防止丝巾滑动,折后在中间段熨
烫固定。如图各步骤,可以制作出漂亮的对称结。
第五种折叠方法,花朵式
捏任意两个对角,打一个牢固的小结,小结完成后应留出5-6厘米的左右的丝巾角。取
另两个角交错通过小结和丝巾大身之间形成的空隙。轻轻抽拉得到一朵花形的空心结。
扭转两头长长的没有经过打结处理的丝巾角,并注意保持花形空心结的基本形状。按照
花朵在颈侧的要求放置,将两端扭转处理的丝巾角缠绕脖颈后在身后打结固定。