http://rocka.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Kari L. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 09:02:50 GMT 2009-12-29T09:02:50Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977675720 Here's a suggestion for you all: go to the Recently Added Prizes section of the Swag Store. Find the one trading card that has nothing to do with sports and you might just find a rewarding surprise... . . . Wed, 06 May 2009 23:29:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977675720 Kari L. 2009-05-06T23:29:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977663461 You can also get a free Swag Buck by finding the last name of the U.S. Senator who created Earth Day in 1970 and entering in the Swag Code box in your My Account page before 6pm PST. Happy Earth Day! . . . Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:02:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977663461 Kari L. 2009-04-23T00:02:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977658979 My neighbors had a house fire last week and lost everything in the home.  They believe it was an electrical fire which started in the attic.  A husband, wife, 15 year old son, and a mother/mother-in-law.  . . . Fri, 17 Apr 2009 21:32:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977658979 Kari L. 2009-04-17T21:32:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977655161 I know I need to get better about eating breakfast to improve my eating habits and health.  I've been searching for several things since I'm allergic to eggs and don't have time for toaster . . . Mon, 13 Apr 2009 23:13:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977655161 Kari L. 2009-04-13T23:13:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977643003 myFaves Survey About Me – By commenting on this post you are signing up to fill out the survey for yourself. Return to the myFaves Group to start your own survey! myFave way to start . . . Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:31:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977643003 Kari L. 2009-03-31T23:31:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977638541 My digital camera is somewhat old and I've been wanting a new one.  I refuse to spend my money to get one, since the one I have works just as good as the day I bought it.  For Christmas, . . . Fri, 27 Mar 2009 03:18:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977638541 Kari L. 2009-03-27T03:18:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977634992 I really like the view slide show option for photos here on Gather.  It is very convenient when someone has a whole album of photos I wish to view.  I watch the whole show, then go through and . . . Tue, 24 Mar 2009 01:19:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977634992 Kari L. 2009-03-24T01:19:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977628760 My friend just texted me this joke and it made me laugh when I really needed it, so I had to share.   Why do leprechauns laugh when they run?       Because the grass . . . Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:40:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977628760 Kari L. 2009-03-18T00:40:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977622461 Below are some links for free music downloads.  A few of them require you to sign up on a mailing list, but you can always unsubscribe afterwards.  I'll make sure the links open in a new . . . Thu, 12 Mar 2009 23:21:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977622461 Kari L. 2009-03-12T23:21:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977618065   Grandma Mary Lou's Brownies 16 brownies 1/2 cup margarine 1 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 2 eggs 6 tablespoons cocoa 2 tablespoons margarine or oil 1 teaspoon . . . Mon, 09 Mar 2009 05:02:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977618065 Kari L. 2009-03-09T05:02:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977612617 *Graph courtesy of Yahoo! Finance This picture shows a logarithmic graph of the Dow Jones Industrial Average from October 1, 1928-January 2, 2009. I added the trend line to help make an analogy. . . . Tue, 03 Mar 2009 03:12:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977612617 Kari L. 2009-03-03T03:12:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977612605   Melt Away Bars 1 egg, separated 2 cups flour 1 cup sugar 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup chopped walnuts colored sugar In large bowl, . . . Tue, 03 Mar 2009 02:37:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977612605 Kari L. 2009-03-03T02:37:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977609049 Hey everyoe, Today's Swag Code can be found on the Crooked X website.  Check the blog or Twitter. Hint: They're touring in California. Fri, 27 Feb 2009 20:47:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977609049 Kari L. 2009-02-27T20:47:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977607300 I posted a note a a couple weeks ago about applying for an internship for this summer.  I heard back from the company on Tuesday.  Since the position is in Southern California and I'm in . . . Thu, 26 Feb 2009 06:21:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977607300 Kari L. 2009-02-26T06:21:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977604855 Hey everyone, my boyfriend Chris just joined Gather.  Please feel free to check out his page.  It can be found at http://sataniccheeto.gather.com Thanks for taking the time to meet him! . . . Tue, 24 Feb 2009 05:10:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977604855 Kari L. 2009-02-24T05:10:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977604850   Mrs. Field's Chocolate Chip Cookies 60-70 cookies 2 cups butter-flavored Crisco 2 cups brown sugar 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 tablespoons vanilla 4 large eggs 1 1/2 teaspoons . . . Tue, 24 Feb 2009 05:02:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977604850 Kari L. 2009-02-24T05:02:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977603770 **This is not my story, the link for the original article written by Michael Inbar is below.** http://www.msnbc.msn.com/i d/29083372?GT1=43001 I came across this story and though it . . . Mon, 23 Feb 2009 06:50:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977603770 Kari L. 2009-02-23T06:50:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977603766 I'm getting ready for my final exams for Winter term.  They start tomorrow (later today, since it's 1:43am now).  First up is Credit Management at 8am, followed by Cost Accounting . . . Mon, 23 Feb 2009 06:43:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977603766 Kari L. 2009-02-23T06:43:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977603626 1. I'm a major procrastinator, but I always finish. 2. I've seriously contemplated eloping. 3. I've lived in the same house since I was born and I can't wait to move out. 4. I . . . Mon, 23 Feb 2009 03:34:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977603626 Kari L. 2009-02-23T03:34:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977598366 Last Spring I signed up to join the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP).  I know how important donating bone marrow is and I was willing to help if possible.  My aunt's nephew was diagnosed . . . Wed, 18 Feb 2009 06:16:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977598366 Kari L. 2009-02-18T06:16:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977587804 I'm currently in my 3rd year of college going for a Bachelors of Business Administration in Accounting, Banking & Finance, and Business Management.  Once I graduate, I know I'm moving . . . Sun, 08 Feb 2009 06:10:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977587804 Kari L. 2009-02-08T06:10:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977534905 Tina R. has posted some recent articles on how to make homemade lip balm.  They would be perfect for this group.  This one discusses her first few experiments: http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977527486 . . . Sun, 14 Dec 2008 06:31:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977534905 Kari L. 2008-12-14T06:31:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977534868 I love having sesame chicken when I go out to Chinese restaurants.  I became allergic to many preservatives, including MSG so I use this recipe at make it at home instead. Sesame Chicken . . . Sun, 14 Dec 2008 05:29:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977534868 Kari L. 2008-12-14T05:29:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977534865 This tastes great around the holidays. I'm not a very big fan of pumpkin pie because I don't like the texture it gets once baked, but I can definitly enjoy this. Pumpkin Dip 8 ounces whipped . . . Sun, 14 Dec 2008 05:22:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977534865 Kari L. 2008-12-14T05:22:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977534855 I'm not sure how many of you like the seafood salad you get out of the deli for at least $4 a pound.  (It's the kind without pasta.) I created the following recipe that tastes just the . . . Sun, 14 Dec 2008 05:06:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977534855 Kari L. 2008-12-14T05:06:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977534847 Simple Cheesecake 1 can (8 count) crescent rolls 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla (extract) 1 stick butter/margarine 1/2 cup sugar 1 tablespoon cinnamon . . . Sun, 14 Dec 2008 04:56:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977534847 Kari L. 2008-12-14T04:56:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977534846   Shrimp or Chicken Alfredo Ingredients: 8 large shrimp, peeled and cleaned, or 2 chicken breasts 1½ teaspoons olive oil ¼ teaspoon oregano 1 clove garlic, chopped . . . Sun, 14 Dec 2008 04:53:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977534846 Kari L. 2008-12-14T04:53:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977534843 Chicken Spaghetti Ingredients: 4-5 Chicken breasts, cut into pieces 12-16 ounces spaghetti noodles, cooked and cut into small pieces 16 ounces sour cream 1 (10¾ ounce) can . . . Sun, 14 Dec 2008 04:48:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977534843 Kari L. 2008-12-14T04:48:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977093385 The wedding is this Saturday, August 25th.   For those that didn't see my other article, I'm the Maid of Honor and was asked to toast.  (The groom is Tim and the bride is Jenn.) . . . Wed, 22 Aug 2007 03:51:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977093385 Kari L. 2007-08-22T03:51:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977077236 will be Friday, September 28th-Sunday, September 30th. It's the 44th Annual Northwood University International Auto Show (NUIAS).  This show is put on entirely by the students at Northwood and . . . Mon, 06 Aug 2007 03:44:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977077236 Kari L. 2007-08-06T03:44:10Z