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Reflections: a childhood incident.
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ABC Wednesday: Letter Y for yacon.
My yacon plant looks very pretty in summer. The leaves are special.
The yacón (Smallanthus sonchifolius, syn.: Polymnia edulis, P. sonchifolia) is a species of perennial daisy traditionally grown in the northern and central Andes from Colombia to northern Argentina for its crisp, sweet-tasting, tuberous roots. Their texture and flavour are very similar to jicama, mainly differing in that yacón has some slightly sweet, resinous, and floral (similar to violet) undertones to its flavour, probably due to the presence of inulin, which produces the sweet taste of the roots of elecampane, as well. Another name for yacón is Peruvian ground apple, possibly from the French name of potato, pomme de terre (ground apple). The tuber is composed mostly of water andfructooligosaccharide.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yac%C3%B3n
After connecting with Commonsense Organisation, we have become friends. She suggested that perhap I might like to do Yacon for letter Y. The suggestion came at the right time. The yacon plants are ready to be harvested.
Ingrid Petersen
Manager
Commonsense Organics Johnsonville
96 Johnsonville Rd
Wellington
Tel: (04) 478 1907
Fax: (04) 477 6817
To find out more about Commonsense Organics and the location of our stores, and to order online please visit www.commonsenseorganics.co.nz.
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ABC Wednesday: Letter Y for Yandall Sisters.
This is my very good friend Adele Paris, or that is the name I knew her to be. She comes to my church and offered to proof read my latest book. It was only much much later that I asked about her that she told me she was one of the Yandall Sisters.
You could say the cat has got my tongue.
Yandall Sister?
You never told?
In a sense, I am glad Adele never told, or one would think I was charmy with her because she was a Yandall Sister.
The Yandall Sisters are a popular New Zealand/Samoan all-female singing group of the 1970s, who have made a major contribution to music in New Zealand.[1] The members of the group were Caroline, Mary and Adele Yandall, and later younger sister Pauline Yandall.
In 1974, their hit song "Sweet Inspiration" stayed on the NZ Top 20 singles chart for eight weeks, and has become a classic favourite in New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. The track was a cover of the song by an American group of the same name.
In 1977, the Yandall Sisters were named New Zealand Entertainer of the Year. Popular entertainers in their own right, they have provided backing vocals for hundreds of musicians and entertainers, in New Zealand and Australia. These include notable showbands and Maori artists including the late Prince Tui Teka as well as Howard Morrison and John Rowles.[2]
Mary Yandall died aged 62 on 30 January 2012 at Auckland Hospital after a short illness.[3]
Line-Up:
Adele Yandall (Vocals)
Caroline Yandall (Vocals)
Mary Yandall (Vocals)
Pauline Yandall (Vocals)
Adele Yandall (Vocals)
Caroline Yandall (Vocals)
Mary Yandall (Vocals)
Pauline Yandall (Vocals)
The Yandall Sisters, Adele, Caroline, Mary and Pauline were raised in New Zealand by Samoan parents and began at a young age singing in Sunday School, then at weddings and birthday parties. Their first recording was captured as a b-side to a Buddy Wilson single, called "When It's Night Time In Hawaii". This was released in 1966 on Armar, long before they were known. They also featured on a Bill Sevesi EP called "Samoan Rendevous" in 1968, also on the Armar label.
They arrived on the Auckland scene in 1970, were spotted by a Talent Agency, and demand for their singing talents encouraged them to turn professional the following year. They put together a slick cabaret act in the soft soul style of the Supremes.
In 1972 they released their first full single on the Zodiac label, "Come On And See Me" / "Watch Out Boy". Shortly after this they went to Australia, for club, restaurant and television appearances, returning to New Zealand in December 1973, minus Caroline.
Meanwhile, in Wellington, HMV/EMI producer, Alan Galbraith was looking for a female group to provide backing vocals to the growing number of soloists on their books. In mid 1974 he employed the services of the Yandall Sisters to provide this backing and also offered them a recording contract of their own. Over the next two years they sang behind every solo artist who recorded for the company.
During those two years, the Yandall Sisters released four singles of their own for EMI. They were "Third Finger Left Hand" / "Put A Little Love Away", "The Love I Feel" / "Rainy August Night", "Sweet Inspiration" / "Side Show" and "Dreamboat" / "Desperado". An album called "Up Front" was also released in 1975.
"Sweet Inspiration" became their biggest hit in 1975, staying on the National Charts for 14 weeks, peaking at number 8.
Another single followed in 1976 called "Broken Hearted Melody" / "Touch Me In The Morning-The Way We Were". In 1976 a "Very Best Of The Yandall Sisters" album was released. This was basically the "Up Front" album re-issued, minus one track and the inclusion of the 1976 single.
Other companies were also aware of their talent and special harmonies, and over the following years they would provide backings for hundreds of artists while also performing on stage with home grown stars like John Rowles and Howard Morrison.
L to R: Pauline, Adele and Mary
In 1981 another album came out called "Yandall Harmony" and then in 1983 a new album, also called "Up Front", but a completely different album to the original. Also that year was a single on the Ode label called "Light A Candle" / "Cosmic Rock". In 1988 they did a song with Satellite Spies called "Gonna Have To Change".
In 1990, Mary Yandall recorded a solo album called "Sunset On Sunset", from which two singles were released.
The Yandall Sisters still continue to perform for their many fans.
In 2002, a Very Best Of CD was released. It contains all of their EMI singles and the rest of the tracks from the original "Up Front" album, as well as four tracks from the "Yandall Harmony" album.
https://youtu.be/wZ6kMt-E2wo?list=RDwZ6kMt-E2wo
Yandall Sisters - Sweet Inspiration
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save our world/save our ears
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In the Chinese culture, it is a luxurious sensation for the men to have their hair cut, facial hair shaved and their ears dug to remove the wax. My aunt and uncle had a hairdressing and barber shop, and it was fascinating watching the barbers dig their client's ear. They have a whole set of tools to do it.
The Chinese dig their ears and there is no question about it. My sister used to line us up, we lied down on her thigh, and she dug our ears with a little digger which had a tiny spoon at the ear. When I grew older, and my sister left home, it was my turn.
At the Windsor University, I actually read about this ear digging thing, and some one actually did a study. Chinese ears have dry flaky wax, White people have gluey wax.
The doctors tell us not to dig our ears, or use the cotton buds to poke our ears. If it is necessary, you go to them, and they have a special syringe to flush the wax out with water directed into the ear. But that didn't work for my Dad.
My Dad had so much wax, my sister in law and I performed an enormous job on digging his ears, and I told him, no wonder he was getting deaf.
This January, I was at a relative's house. One of the girls came back with wax candle. We performed the procedure on the Dad. I helped and we giggled at the same time. You lit the candle and stuck it into the ear. When the candle stopped burning, there were residual flakes. I don't know if they were wax, there certainly was a lot from our guinea pig.
Ear candling, also called ear coning or thermal-auricular therapy, is an alternative medicine practice claimed to improve general health and well-being by lighting one end of a hollow candle and placing the other end in the ear canal. According to medical researchers, it is both dangerous and ineffective.[2] Claims that the practice removes earwax are highly controversial.
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FSO: snacks
A Malaysian influenced snack, Sri muka/ pulut salat/Sri salat.
This curly fry has a secret recipe.
This white steam bun has many types of filling.
Special Malaysian Chinese snacks at my God sister's food truck. https://www.facebook.com/thehungrymonkeywellington?fref=ts
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Give a Little: Jackie Mead
Twenty five years ago, we were told our baby son was very sick. He would die, and if he survived, he would be very severely handicapped. He survived 55 days, it was just long enough for us to give him our love and not to resent having to care for such a special needs child.
Today, Susan Meads, is a bereaved mum like me, told me about this cause. Her Jackie had a lot of special needs. They have to think ahead of Jackie's need when she, and her husband is gone. Something, which was a relief for us that we didn't have to worry.
Do go on this link. https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/helpjackie
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https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/helpjackie
Help Jackie secure her future with a start to a home.we would like this cause to buy her a home
Jacke was born with a rare liver disorder 03/03-04 while waiting for transplant she suffered a massive brain heamrage which left her blind in 1 eye and the mental age if a 6 yr old for the rest of her life she was transplanted in 2005 with a hep B liver ALL DUE TO MEDICAL ERROR .We just want a future for her when we are no longer here that she will never be homeless her beautiful sisters will care for her in the event that we are not here so please help Jackie have a life this money would go towards buying jackie a home the donations will go into her trust fund which we established 2 yrs ago for her when i had a pancreas cancer scare
Today, Susan Meads, is a bereaved mum like me, told me about this cause. Her Jackie had a lot of special needs. They have to think ahead of Jackie's need when she, and her husband is gone. Something, which was a relief for us that we didn't have to worry.
Do go on this link. https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/helpjackie
https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/helpjackie
Help Jackie secure her future with a start to a home.we would like this cause to buy her a home
Jacke was born with a rare liver disorder 03/03-04 while waiting for transplant she suffered a massive brain heamrage which left her blind in 1 eye and the mental age if a 6 yr old for the rest of her life she was transplanted in 2005 with a hep B liver ALL DUE TO MEDICAL ERROR .We just want a future for her when we are no longer here that she will never be homeless her beautiful sisters will care for her in the event that we are not here so please help Jackie have a life this money would go towards buying jackie a home the donations will go into her trust fund which we established 2 yrs ago for her when i had a pancreas cancer scare
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Yellow parka.
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ABC Wednesday: Letter Z
Our hostel has been recently renovated to best accommodate any traveller in the iconic landmark zebra building. Located in the centre of Wellington City, Wild Zebra Backpackers provides luxury comfort, convenience and space, all for incredible affordable price!
http://www.wildzebrabackpackers.co.nz/
This came to my email, just at the right time for letter Z. Everyday, we hear of the Greek Financial Drama and I wonder how the people are faring.
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Yellow. a yellow fan
This post is for all my friends whom I have not been able to post my comments to. I Have no idea why, I like to say hi and to keep connecteed.
http://mondaymellowyellows.blogspot.com.au/
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Prinka and me 1
My readers may remember my post:
http://annkschin.blogspot.com/2008/11/nepalese-siamese-twins.html
http://ann-mythoughtsandphotos.blogspot.co.nz/2012/10/mellow-yellow-nepal.html
Three years later, I did four posts about Prinka and Nepal. There must be a reason that our lives are connected this way.
http://ann-mythoughtsandphotos.blogspot.co.nz/2015/05/nepal-earthquake-2015-helping-hands.html
http://ann-mythoughtsandphotos.blogspot.co.nz/2015/05/message-for-nepal.html
http://ann-mythoughtsandphotos.blogspot.co.nz/2015/07/photohunt-time.html
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Prinka and me, 2
http://www.mabc.org.nz/about-us/crossing-magazine/
http://ann-mythoughtsandphotos.blogspot.co.nz/2012/10/mellow-yellow-nepal.html
Three years later, I did four posts about Prinka and Nepal. There must be a reason that our lives are connected this way.
http://ann-mythoughtsandphotos.blogspot.co.nz/2015/05/nepal-earthquake-2015-helping-hands.html
http://ann-mythoughtsandphotos.blogspot.co.nz/2015/05/message-for-nepal.html
http://ann-mythoughtsandphotos.blogspot.co.nz/2015/07/photohunt-time.html
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FSO: Water
Water [Friday My Town Shoot Out Link-Up]
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July 10, 1975, the Day New Zealand was bombed.
Rainbow Warrior 30 years on: The moment the bombs exploded
George Petelo Fa'apoi.was the security guard on duty during the French bombing of the Rainbow Warrior.
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11475845
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yellow: counting by ten
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ABC Wednesday letter A: An appreciation
An appreciation to Albert Ng as the Chinese Pastor for four years at Mt Albert Baptist Church in Auckland.
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FSO: Colours of the sunset.
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yellow: shopping buggy to retrieve shopping trolleys.
Seen in a bigger supermarket, a buggy like this is used to return the shopping trolleys to the supermarket.
http://mondaymellowyellows.blogspot.com.au/
http://ourworldtuesdaymeme.blogspot.com/
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ABC Wednesday: letter B for Borneo.
Whether I go to Kuching, in Sarawak. He takes me to see orang utans.
The Heart of Borneo is a conservation agreement initiated by the World Wide Fund for Nature to protect a 220,000 km² forested region on Borneo island that is known as Asia's last great rainforest. The agreement has been signed by the governments ofBrunei, Indonesia and Malaysia in Bali on 12 February 2007 to support the initiative.[1] The region provides habitat to 10 endemic species of primate, more than 350 birds, 150 reptiles and amphibians and 10,000 plants. From 2007 to 2010 a total of 123 new species have been recorded in the region.[2] With Borneo rhinoceros was the most threatened conservative fauna with prediction less than 25 individuals remaining.[3] A status report from 2012 found that the lowland rain forest within the area is deteriorating and under threat.[4]
http://www.heartofborneo.org/
Want to Get Involved?
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ABC wednesday Letter B for book launch
At book launches, there are speeches by the author, VIPs, sponsors, those selling the books and CDs.
It reminded me of my own book launch in 2013.
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FSO: Things you do in your town
What I Do in my Town [Friday My Town Shoot Out Link-Up]
Share stories from everyday life, work, family and other activities you do in your town.
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