Playground - April 2016

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In this edition, we’ve got lots of handy hints for you to make a positive impact on the environment. On pages 10 – 11, we’ve listed great ideas to upcycle your unwanted goods and on pages 14 – 15 we’ve listed environmentally friendly habits to adopt at home.

Did you know that students living at UTS Housing have access to some of the most sustainable food in Sydney? That’s right - they have access to free vegies, grown on their own roof! Our guest writer, Seb Crawford, UTS Sustainability Coordinator has contributed a great article on the vegie gardens, so head over the pages 16 – 17 to find out more.

On pages 18 – 19, we’ve got some easy do it yourself gift ideas. Love a good read? On pages 21 – 22, we’ve listed our top picks for green superheroes and villians. If you hate throwing out your old clothes, on pages 24 – 25 we’ve listed cool recycled fashion ideas - great reading if you want to reduce waste and stretch your clothing budget!

Bored and want to try an activity that doesn’t require pens, paper, a smart pad or phone? Our puzzled page includes fun shadow puppets, so have a go and see if you can come up with some of your own.

We’ve also got our usual articles including Vox Pops, Arnie’s World, Club of the Month, Snap Happy, previews and a recipe!

We hope you enjoy special digital copy of Playground and remember, we can all make a difference to help save the environment.

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6 NEWS (and other stuff)

8 GEEK WEEK

10 UPCYCLING

14 WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY

18 GREEN GIFT IDEAS

20 GEEK WEEK

22 DRAWING CIRCLE

23 VOX POPS

24 RECYCLED FASHION

26 ARNIE'S WORLD

29 CLUB OF THE MONTH

30 SNAP HAPPY

32 PREVIEWS

34 RECIPES

MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND JOIN THE PACK!Visit www.activateuts.com.au/thepack for more info or to sign up! #PARTOFTHEPACK

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AUG 1

EXAMS FINISH (WOO HOO!)

ORIENTATION WEEK (ENDS 29)

SPRING SESSION COMMENCES

NATIONAL TREE DAY

GREEN WEEK (ENDS 27)

ANIMAL LOVERS DAY

POWER UP LASER TAG

PUBLIC HOLIDAY

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4 AUGUST

12 AUGUST

4 AUGUST

CLUBS DAY

BAND COMP

WINTERFEST

FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION ON ALL THESE EVENTS AT WWW.ACTIVATEUTS.COM.AU

Origin Season: Holden State of Origin, NSW vs QLD

Game 1: Wednesday 1st June 2016, Sydney Olympic Park

Game 2: Wednesday 22nd June 2016, Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane

Game 3: Wednesday 13th July 2016, Sydney Olympic Park

Get behind your team and support NSW as they play Queensland in NRL’s pinnacle event with over 35 years of history and rivalry. Go the blues!

http://tickets.nrl.com/origin

Get your run fix during May with the following running / walking events:

Sunday 15th May 2016, Sydney Harbour: The Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon Join more than 15,000 people from around the world in Australia’s largest half marathon.

Sunday 22 May 2016, Manly: Manly Scenic Fun Run The charity fundraiser, now in it’s 7th year organised by Rotary Manly Club, features 3 routes: 2km, 5km and 10km.

Sunday 5th June, Sydney Olympic Park: MS Walk and Fun Run (5km or 10km distance) is an enjoyable, healthy way to join family, friends and thousands of other enthusiastic supporters in a fun day out in support of Australian's with Multiple Sclerosis.

Thursday 26 - Sunday 29 May 2016, Clarendon: Syndey sheepdog championships This unique event is bringing the country to the city, showcasing the top sheepdogs from all over the state as well as interstate rivals, over a period of four days.

Sydney Swans vs MelbourneSunday 19th june 2016, Sydney cricket ground

Come and support Sydney’s AFL team the Sydney Swans as they play Melbourne at Sydney circket ground.

www.ticketek.com.au/sydneyswans/

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SOUNDS!

Beds Are Burning - Midnight Oil

Big Yellow Taxi - Joni Mitchell

Heal the world - Michael Jackson

Hole in the sky - Black Sabbath

Where do the Children Play - Cat Stevens

Mother Nature's Son - The Beatles

Get ready and join teamuts in the City 2 Surf!The 2016 City2Surf takes place on Sunday, 14th August! Competed in all the other smaller races? Get ready to take-on the 14km big race from Hyde Park to Bondi Beach. Don't miss your chance to register.

Visit activateuts.com.au/city2surf for more info and to sign up today!

Dates to Remember!Some essential dates for your diary for May, June and July:

May:

14 Clean up your room day

14 Love a tree day

June:1 Runners Day ...2016 is HALF OVER!

13 Queens Birthday..11 - 13 long weekend!!!

18 International Sushi Day

July:1 International Joke Day

7 Chocolate day

XIAMENAIR Australian Badminton Open 2016

Tuesday 7th June to Sunday 12th June 2016, Sydney Olympic Park

Watch the best badminton players around the globe (300 players from 30 countries) compete in all 5 disciplines of the sport at the Australian Badminton Open 2016, the last super series before the Rio Olympic Games.

http://australianbadmintonopen.com.au/tickets

fitness month!May is definitely the month of running & walks with many sporting events being held throughout. Remember to put them in your calendar!

Did you know...

May is. . .National Bike MonthNational Blood Pressure MonthNational Salad MonthWalking & Running month

2016 GREEN WEEK PHOTO COMPETITION

THE PHOTO COMP IS BACK AGAIN AS PART OF THE WEEK-LONG GREEN WEEK EVENT. SEND US YOUR PHOTOS USING THE FOLLOWING THEME AS YOUR INSPIRATION:“WE DON’T HAVE TO ENGAGE IN GRAND, HEROIC ACTIONS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROCESS OF CHANGE. SMALL ACTS, WHEN MULTIPLIED BY MILLIONS OF PEOPLE, CAN TRANSFORM THE WORLD.” HOWARD ZINN

ENTRIES CAN BE SENT TO [email protected] BY 9AM,

FROM MONDAY 4 APRIL TO THURSDAY 12 MAY. VISIT UTS GREEN FOR MORE INFO

STAY TUNED FOR THE GREEN WEEK PROGRAM!











The top photographs will be hung in the ABC Foyer gallery space, (Harris St Ultimo) and open for public viewing from from 7am, Tuesday 24th May to Friday 27th May, 3pm.

Don’t forget to check the UTS GREEN Facebook page and participate in the People’s Choice Award by registering your favourite photo by Friday 20th May 9am.

The winner will be announced at the exhibition opening on Monday 23rd May at 6pm

Entries now closed!

Get involved with Green Week from Monday 23 to Friday 27 May, where we have healthy food workshops, environmentally friendly market stalls, interactive displays and initiatives, World Environment Day events, documenatries, Bluebird Brekkie Cafe, Science talks, knitting groups, the annual Green Week debate and edible weeds walk. There is something for everyone, so visit activateuts.com.au/greenweek for the full program.

Ultimo Precinct Green Week is a collaboration between UTS and Ultimo TAFE, celebrating the environment with a full week of fun and engaging events. We have a strong focus on reducing our enviromnental impact and encouraging and educating students to do the same. Green Week is a fantastic opportunity for you to engage with like-minded students in a range of activities supporting and exploring a more sustainable approach.

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Cool ways toupcycleunwanted goodsyour

Aside from throwing your old things away, have you ever wondered what to do with your unwanted goods?

Upcycling is a cool, fun and environmentally friendly way to take your unwanted possessions and turn them into something new. Take a look at our upcycling suggestions and see if you also came up with interesting ways to reuse your old junk.

Everyone hates house cleaning, but we can

always make it cheap and environmentally

friendly. Try using old t-shirts as rags - they’re great for dusting, are soft, don’t scratch surfaces and are an environmentally alternative to paper towels. Need to clean a hard to reach surface? Your old toothbrush is ideal for cleaning dust ridden, grotty corners of your bathroom, kitchen or floor.

Got left over calendars? Before throwing them out, find some cool images, place them in frames and add them to your wall. There are endless possibilities for your gallery wall layout and it’s a simple, cheap and effective way to decorate your home.

We’ve all come across

discarded milk crates and there are a tonne of ideas to turn them into useful and practical household items. Turn them upside down, tie on a comfy cushion and you have yourself a chair. For a cool visual affect, paint and stack them in fun patterns to create an interesting focal point in the room.

Ever woken up with an orange, roadside

traffic cone in your living room? With a little bit on ingenuity, you can turn an ugly traffic cone into a handy lampshade. Drill holes throughout the cone, place a torch or light on the floor and the cone on top. Traffic cones come in different shapes and sizes and you can always use interesting drill patterns to create the right mood.

Fresh flowers are a beautiful way to show someone you care or brighten up a room, but their days are numbered and they’re expensive! If you have left over paper, give flower making a go. Paper flowers can be just as pretty, last longer and you can add your own touch by including petals with drawings, children’s paintings, poems or song lyrics.

Bookends are a great way to keep your text books neat and tidy and your room organised. A quick and easy way to make bookends is to take two empty glass jars and fill them with small rocks, or coloured marbles. Another clever idea is to take two bricks and cover them with colourful fabric, or find a couple of large stones and give them a quick paint.

Tea cup planters are a great idea for those with limited space and a green thumb. Small plants like herbs or cacti work best and look amazing sitting on your window sill. To add some extra flair, use different sized cups with lots of colour and patterns and don’t be afraid to use cups that are chipped!

We all know

plastic bags are bad for the environment, but many of us continue to use them. To reduce the number of plastic bags you throw away, try weaving strips of bags into a skipping rope, or for those with a creative flair, plastic bags can be made into bags, coasters, beads and wall hangings. Just head online to research the endless environmental friendly options.

Ever wondered what to do with an old ugly

wooden pallet? There’s lots of cool things to make if you just use a little imagination! Bookshelves, garden seats, herb planters and tables are just some ideas. For the very talented, there may even be the potential to start a new business empire! Why not grab some tools, sand paper and paint and start creating!

Cool ways toupcycleunwanted goodsyour

Aside from throwing your old things away, have you ever wondered what to do with your unwanted goods?

Upcycling is a cool, fun and environmentally friendly way to take your unwanted possessions and turn them into something new. Take a look at our upcycling suggestions and see if you also came up with interesting ways to reuse your old junk.

Everyone hates house cleaning, but we can

always make it cheap and environmentally

friendly. Try using old t-shirts as rags - they’re great for dusting, are soft, don’t scratch surfaces and are an environmentally alternative to paper towels. Need to clean a hard to reach surface? Your old toothbrush is ideal for cleaning dust ridden, grotty corners of your bathroom, kitchen or floor.

Got left over calendars? Before throwing them out, find some cool images, place them in frames and add them to your wall. There are endless possibilities for your gallery wall layout and it’s a simple, cheap and effective way to decorate your home.

We’ve all come across

discarded milk crates and there are a tonne of ideas to turn them into useful and practical household items. Turn them upside down, tie on a comfy cushion and you have yourself a chair. For a cool visual affect, paint and stack them in fun patterns to create an interesting focal point in the room.

Ever woken up with an orange, roadside

traffic cone in your living room? With a little bit on ingenuity, you can turn an ugly traffic cone into a handy lampshade. Drill holes throughout the cone, place a torch or light on the floor and the cone on top. Traffic cones come in different shapes and sizes and you can always use interesting drill patterns to create the right mood.

Fresh flowers are a beautiful way to show someone you care or brighten up a room, but their days are numbered and they’re expensive! If you have left over paper, give flower making a go. Paper flowers can be just as pretty, last longer and you can add your own touch by including petals with drawings, children’s paintings, poems or song lyrics.

Bookends are a great way to keep your text books neat and tidy and your room organised. A quick and easy way to make bookends is to take two empty glass jars and fill them with small rocks, or coloured marbles. Another clever idea is to take two bricks and cover them with colourful fabric, or find a couple of large stones and give them a quick paint.

Tea cup planters are a great idea for those with limited space and a green thumb. Small plants like herbs or cacti work best and look amazing sitting on your window sill. To add some extra flair, use different sized cups with lots of colour and patterns and don’t be afraid to use cups that are chipped!

We all know

plastic bags are bad for the environment, but many of us continue to use them. To reduce the number of plastic bags you throw away, try weaving strips of bags into a skipping rope, or for those with a creative flair, plastic bags can be made into bags, coasters, beads and wall hangings. Just head online to research the endless environmental friendly options.

Ever wondered what to do with an old ugly

wooden pallet? There’s lots of cool things to make if you just use a little imagination! Bookshelves, garden seats, herb planters and tables are just some ideas. For the very talented, there may even be the potential to start a new business empire! Why not grab some tools, sand paper and paint and start creating!

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Close doors and vents:The weather is getting cooler and the heaters are coming

out! To conserve heat, don’t forget to close doors and windows and use draft door stoppers whenever possible.

Print double sided:A great way to save paper is to print double sided. Change your default settings to double sided and

you’re ready to print your semester assignments and group work presentations.

Shorter showers:Everyone loves a warm shower during the colder months, but

the water wastage can be huge. Cutting your shower down, even by a minute, can conserve over 500 litres a month.

7Washing detergent: Many of us are guilty of using too much detergent when washing our clothes or dishes. To reduce the

impact on the environment, always use the recommended dosage.

6 Public transport:Did you know that driving is one of the biggest causes of pollution? An alternative is public transport, walking or riding your bike if your journey is a short one.

Whenever shopping, try to remember to take eco-shopping bags. They can be used again and again and help to reduce the amount of plastic we use and throw away.

Eco shopping bags:

4Donating your old, usable clothes to a charity is a great way to help those in need and reduce waste. Many charities have street side bins were you can place your clothes and contribute to a good cause.

Donate your old clothes to charity:

3A great way to conserve energy is to turn off your household devices at the wall. Turn off the tele, microwave, washing machine and stereo and you’ll soon develop a great energy saving habit!

Turn off your electronic devices:

2Did you know that an average of 120 litres of water can be wasted from a dripping tap? If you a have dripping tap, call your local plumber and help conserve water.

Check dripping or leaking taps:

1Although florescent globes tend to be more expensive, they last longer, conserve energy and best of all, help reduce that dreaded electricity bill!

Use fluorescent light globes:We can all adopt some simple household habits to reduce waste and help save the environment. Follow some of our helpful tips be-low and you’ll be making a differ-ence to help reducing your carbon footprint and conserving energy.

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WorldEnvironment Day6th June

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9

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Close doors and vents:The weather is getting cooler and the heaters are coming

out! To conserve heat, don’t forget to close doors and windows and use draft door stoppers whenever possible.

Print double sided:A great way to save paper is to print double sided. Change your default settings to double sided and

you’re ready to print your semester assignments and group work presentations.

Shorter showers:Everyone loves a warm shower during the colder months, but

the water wastage can be huge. Cutting your shower down, even by a minute, can conserve over 500 litres a month.

7Washing detergent: Many of us are guilty of using too much detergent when washing our clothes or dishes. To reduce the

impact on the environment, always use the recommended dosage.

6 Public transport:Did you know that driving is one of the biggest causes of pollution? An alternative is public transport, walking or riding your bike if your journey is a short one.

Whenever shopping, try to remember to take eco-shopping bags. They can be used again and again and help to reduce the amount of plastic we use and throw away.

Eco shopping bags:

4Donating your old, usable clothes to a charity is a great way to help those in need and reduce waste. Many charities have street side bins were you can place your clothes and contribute to a good cause.

Donate your old clothes to charity:

3A great way to conserve energy is to turn off your household devices at the wall. Turn off the tele, microwave, washing machine and stereo and you’ll soon develop a great energy saving habit!

Turn off your electronic devices:

2Did you know that an average of 120 litres of water can be wasted from a dripping tap? If you a have dripping tap, call your local plumber and help conserve water.

Check dripping or leaking taps:

1Although florescent globes tend to be more expensive, they last longer, conserve energy and best of all, help reduce that dreaded electricity bill!

Use fluorescent light globes:We can all adopt some simple household habits to reduce waste and help save the environment. Follow some of our helpful tips be-low and you’ll be making a differ-ence to help reducing your carbon footprint and conserving energy.

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The lucky students at UTS Housing have access to some of the most sustainable food in Sydney - vegies grown right on their own roof!

Tomatoes, cucumber, lettuce, eggplant, cauliflower, zucchini, chillies, shallots, onions, strawberries, herbs and more. All grown in the UTS roof top gardens.

The Gumal and Yura student residence buildings have roof top vegie gardens and the smaller Geegal building has fruit trees in the court yard. They were built by facilities staff from UTS Housing and are maintained by staff and students. Residents in each building are welcome to help themselves, picking vegies and herbs when needed.

“I love the way we have vegies growing on the roof, and it’s really convenient to pick lettuce or herbs and stuff whenever you need them, said student gardener Rashi Khindri. “I”ve been involved for almost 6 months now, and it gives me immense pride when people approach me and tell me how easy their lives have become because of the everyday convenience of having veggies so close. And also they’re free!”

Urban food gardening has gained in popularity recently as people become aware of the benefits. Locally grown food has less ‘food miles’ with all the associated environmental impacts of food grown long distances from where it’s eaten.

Picking produce fresh when you need it is the ultimate in convenience and low food miles. Home grown also means no chemicals. But best of all, it’s fun and rewarding. Even a pot of herbs on the balcony can provide joy and satisfaction.

Student gardener, Navya Naramsetty says, “I didn’t know much about gardening when I started, but working on the Gumal garden has been fun and I’ve learned quite a bit. It makes me feel great and I have become more health conscious due to the organic veggies that we grow.”

New compact plant varieties means it’s easier than ever to grow things in confined spaces, even if it’s only to supplement purchased vegies. Items like salad greens, herbs, chillies and even cherry tomatoes are easy to grow in pots. With a bit more space eggplants, snow peas, beans and blueberries are also suitable for pots.

For those with no outdoor space, (or passion that out-grows the balcony), there are also free community gardens around the city. These offer free opportunities for planting, ways to develop your knowledge and skills, or just meet like-minded people. So with all these options, join the urban food gardening revolution today!

Links to urban food production

Chippendale footpath gardens http://sustainablechippendale.com/get-inspired/2013/11/20/great-video-on-the-rise-of-the-footpath-garden

City of Sydney Community Gardens http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/community/participation/community-gardens/find-a-community-garden

Gardening fact sheets http://www.abc.net.au/gardening/factsheets/fruit_vegetables_herbs.htm

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The lucky students at UTS Housing have access to some of the most sustainable food in Sydney - vegies grown right on their own roof!

Tomatoes, cucumber, lettuce, eggplant, cauliflower, zucchini, chillies, shallots, onions, strawberries, herbs and more. All grown in the UTS roof top gardens.

The Gumal and Yura student residence buildings have roof top vegie gardens and the smaller Geegal building has fruit trees in the court yard. They were built by facilities staff from UTS Housing and are maintained by staff and students. Residents in each building are welcome to help themselves, picking vegies and herbs when needed.

“I love the way we have vegies growing on the roof, and it’s really convenient to pick lettuce or herbs and stuff whenever you need them, said student gardener Rashi Khindri. “I”ve been involved for almost 6 months now, and it gives me immense pride when people approach me and tell me how easy their lives have become because of the everyday convenience of having veggies so close. And also they’re free!”

Urban food gardening has gained in popularity recently as people become aware of the benefits. Locally grown food has less ‘food miles’ with all the associated environmental impacts of food grown long distances from where it’s eaten.

Picking produce fresh when you need it is the ultimate in convenience and low food miles. Home grown also means no chemicals. But best of all, it’s fun and rewarding. Even a pot of herbs on the balcony can provide joy and satisfaction.

Student gardener, Navya Naramsetty says, “I didn’t know much about gardening when I started, but working on the Gumal garden has been fun and I’ve learned quite a bit. It makes me feel great and I have become more health conscious due to the organic veggies that we grow.”

New compact plant varieties means it’s easier than ever to grow things in confined spaces, even if it’s only to supplement purchased vegies. Items like salad greens, herbs, chillies and even cherry tomatoes are easy to grow in pots. With a bit more space eggplants, snow peas, beans and blueberries are also suitable for pots.

For those with no outdoor space, (or passion that out-grows the balcony), there are also free community gardens around the city. These offer free opportunities for planting, ways to develop your knowledge and skills, or just meet like-minded people. So with all these options, join the urban food gardening revolution today!

Links to urban food production

Chippendale footpath gardens http://sustainablechippendale.com/get-inspired/2013/11/20/great-video-on-the-rise-of-the-footpath-garden

City of Sydney Community Gardens http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/community/participation/community-gardens/find-a-community-garden

Gardening fact sheets http://www.abc.net.au/gardening/factsheets/fruit_vegetables_herbs.htm

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How to do it: 1. Place map on a cutting mat, printed side down, then place cork coaster on top.2. Cut out circles from map by tracing coaster with craft knife.3. Use brush to apply glue sealant to one side of coaster, covering completely. 4. Adhere back of map circle to coaster, smoothing to remove bubbles.5. Brush top and sides of coaster with a thin layer of glue sealant, and let dry. Repeat to make a set.http://www.marthastewart.com/909936/map-coasters

What you need: Cutting mat Cork coaster Craft knife Glue sealant Map Images

How to do it: 1. To get started on your DIY cement planters, you’ll need some cement mix. 2. Depending on how smooth or textured you want your end result to look you can add Peat Moss and/or Perlite to your mixture but those things are totally optional. 3. What I figured out is the more water you use the thinner and more runny the consistency (duh). The result of a runnier mixture is that you have less air bubbles which makes for a smoother finish but it takes a LONG TIME to cure and harden. 4. I mixed everything in a big bucket and added water a little at a time until the mixture seemed right. I ended up just sticking my hand in (make sure you wear a rubber glove).

http://www.remodelaholic.com/diy-cement-planters-garden-globes/#Qkk4ADcD7ZVPWPZU.99

What you need: Cement mix Peat Moss (Optional) Depending on how

smooth or textured you want your end result Large mixing bowl Rubber golves Succulents (of your choice)

Whether it’s a birthday or an anniversary, there always seems to be a gift-giving occasion around the corner. This time around, don’t settle for store-bought gifts when you can give your loved ones these easy one-of-a-kind DIY presents. Making your presents yourself really reflects how special the receiver is to you because of the time, effort, and love spent on these gifts. These type of gifts can last a life time!

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3What you need: Leather Album Posts (mine were 20mm…) Hole Punch/Leather Punch /Hollow Punch

(something to put a hole through leather!) Sketch Paper (I took pages out of a pad) Paper Cutter

How to do it: 1. If needed, cut your leather to size. Fold leather in half and mark where you want your holes to be. 2. Punch holes in leather. 3. Cut paper to size to fit inside leather and punch holes in paper, making sure the holes line up with the holes in the leather. 4. Put the paper inside the folded leather and screw in the album posts. EASY!!

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How to do it: 1. Place map on a cutting mat, printed side down, then place cork coaster on top.2. Cut out circles from map by tracing coaster with craft knife.3. Use brush to apply glue sealant to one side of coaster, covering completely. 4. Adhere back of map circle to coaster, smoothing to remove bubbles.5. Brush top and sides of coaster with a thin layer of glue sealant, and let dry. Repeat to make a set.http://www.marthastewart.com/909936/map-coasters

What you need: Cutting mat Cork coaster Craft knife Glue sealant Map Images

How to do it: 1. To get started on your DIY cement planters, you’ll need some cement mix. 2. Depending on how smooth or textured you want your end result to look you can add Peat Moss and/or Perlite to your mixture but those things are totally optional. 3. What I figured out is the more water you use the thinner and more runny the consistency (duh). The result of a runnier mixture is that you have less air bubbles which makes for a smoother finish but it takes a LONG TIME to cure and harden. 4. I mixed everything in a big bucket and added water a little at a time until the mixture seemed right. I ended up just sticking my hand in (make sure you wear a rubber glove).

http://www.remodelaholic.com/diy-cement-planters-garden-globes/#Qkk4ADcD7ZVPWPZU.99

What you need: Cement mix Peat Moss (Optional) Depending on how

smooth or textured you want your end result Large mixing bowl Rubber golves Succulents (of your choice)

Whether it’s a birthday or an anniversary, there always seems to be a gift-giving occasion around the corner. This time around, don’t settle for store-bought gifts when you can give your loved ones these easy one-of-a-kind DIY presents. Making your presents yourself really reflects how special the receiver is to you because of the time, effort, and love spent on these gifts. These type of gifts can last a life time!

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3What you need: Leather Album Posts (mine were 20mm…) Hole Punch/Leather Punch /Hollow Punch

(something to put a hole through leather!) Sketch Paper (I took pages out of a pad) Paper Cutter

How to do it: 1. If needed, cut your leather to size. Fold leather in half and mark where you want your holes to be. 2. Punch holes in leather. 3. Cut paper to size to fit inside leather and punch holes in paper, making sure the holes line up with the holes in the leather. 4. Put the paper inside the folded leather and screw in the album posts. EASY!!

http://themerrythought.com/diy/diy-leather-sketchbook/

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SUPERHEROESTHE INCREDIBLE HULK Caught in a gamma bomb explosion while trying to save the life of a teenager, Dr. Bruce Banner was transformed into the incredibly powerful creature called the Hulk. An all too often misunderstood hero, the angrier the Hulk gets, the stronger the Hulk gets.

GREEN LANTERN Alan Scott Eons ago the Guardians of the Universe trapped most of the universe's magical energies into an orb called the Starheart. A fragment of this object gave rise to Alan Scott's ring. Scott also helped establish the Justice Society of America during World War II. After many decades he discover that his body had been infused with the energy of the Starheart and that he no longer required a ring.

GREEN ARROW Spoiled billionaire Oliver Queen came home with an entirely different personality—and a newfound purpose in life. after being betrayed by his assistant on a leaving him for dead on a desolate remote island. Stranded, he survived by, amongst other things, mastering a bow and arrow. to be. Returning to civilization he constantly fought for the little guy as a crusading symbol for revolution.

AQUAMAN Aquaman is the king of all things aqua. He can breathe underwater, swim at tremendous speeds, and telepathically communicate with sea life. Being able to withstand ocean depths, he gets bonus points on land with his superhuman strength, enhanced senses, and nearly impenetrable skin. And although his courage and decisive nature have proven him a true heir to Atlantis’s throne, the continual conflict between land and sea makes him a citizen of both—and at home in neither.

TMNT The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (often shortened to TMNT or Ninja Turtles) are four fictional teenage anthropomorphic turtles who are named after four Renaissance Italian artists. They were trained by their anthropomorphic rat sensei in the art of ninjutsu. From their home in sewers of New York City, they battle petty criminals, evil overlords, mutated creatures, and alien invaders while attempting to remain hidden from society.

VILLIANSGREEN GOBLIN The Green Goblin is the alias of several fictional supervillains, mostly Spider-Man. The first and most well known incarnation is Norman Osborn. The Green Goblin is a Halloween-themed supervillain whose weapons resemble bats, ghosts and jack-o'-lanterns. Comics journalist and historian Mike Conroy writes of the character: "Of all the costumed villains who've plagued Spider-Man over the years, the most flat-out unhinged and terrifying of them all is the Green Goblin.

POISON IVY Pamela was poisoned by her fiance�, Marc LeGrand, who stole an urn containing ancient Egyptian herbs. He thought he was eliminating his only witness, but instead, she became immune to all poisons, and took on the identity of Poison Ivy. She also has displayed a power of charm, which puts people under her influence. Ivy also possesses the power to make plant life do as she wishes.

THE RIDDLER The Riddler is a fictional supervillain, commonly as an adversary of the superhero Batman. The Riddler takes delight in incorporating riddles and puzzles into his criminal plots, often leaving them as clues for the authorities and Batman to solve. The character is one of Batman's most enduring enemies and belongs to the collective of adversaries that make up Batman's rogues gallery.

THE JOKER The Joker has no known super powers. He is extremely intelligent and has a firm grasp of chemical engineering and weapon design, which he uses to create various instruments of terror, death, and criminal hilarity, if only to the Joker. He is responsible for countless deaths and is a highly dangerous individual. His mental state is completely unstable. He is highly insane and is a regular in Arkham Asylum. The Joker will at one time be mischievous and funny, but at other times be violent, brutal, and cruel.

LOKI Loki is Jötunn/Asgardian God of Mischief and Prince of Lies, the adopted son of Odin and typically the archenemy of his brother, Thor, as well as the adoptive brother to former Guardian of the Galaxy, Angela. Loki has schemed against Thor and Asgard for ages and his cosmic meddling led to the formation of the Avengers. Recently reincarnated as a teen, he has decided to try to reform, and is now a part of the Young Avengers.

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SUPERHEROESTHE INCREDIBLE HULK Caught in a gamma bomb explosion while trying to save the life of a teenager, Dr. Bruce Banner was transformed into the incredibly powerful creature called the Hulk. An all too often misunderstood hero, the angrier the Hulk gets, the stronger the Hulk gets.

GREEN LANTERN Alan Scott Eons ago the Guardians of the Universe trapped most of the universe's magical energies into an orb called the Starheart. A fragment of this object gave rise to Alan Scott's ring. Scott also helped establish the Justice Society of America during World War II. After many decades he discover that his body had been infused with the energy of the Starheart and that he no longer required a ring.

GREEN ARROW Spoiled billionaire Oliver Queen came home with an entirely different personality—and a newfound purpose in life. after being betrayed by his assistant on a leaving him for dead on a desolate remote island. Stranded, he survived by, amongst other things, mastering a bow and arrow. to be. Returning to civilization he constantly fought for the little guy as a crusading symbol for revolution.

AQUAMAN Aquaman is the king of all things aqua. He can breathe underwater, swim at tremendous speeds, and telepathically communicate with sea life. Being able to withstand ocean depths, he gets bonus points on land with his superhuman strength, enhanced senses, and nearly impenetrable skin. And although his courage and decisive nature have proven him a true heir to Atlantis’s throne, the continual conflict between land and sea makes him a citizen of both—and at home in neither.

TMNT The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (often shortened to TMNT or Ninja Turtles) are four fictional teenage anthropomorphic turtles who are named after four Renaissance Italian artists. They were trained by their anthropomorphic rat sensei in the art of ninjutsu. From their home in sewers of New York City, they battle petty criminals, evil overlords, mutated creatures, and alien invaders while attempting to remain hidden from society.

VILLIANSGREEN GOBLIN The Green Goblin is the alias of several fictional supervillains, mostly Spider-Man. The first and most well known incarnation is Norman Osborn. The Green Goblin is a Halloween-themed supervillain whose weapons resemble bats, ghosts and jack-o'-lanterns. Comics journalist and historian Mike Conroy writes of the character: "Of all the costumed villains who've plagued Spider-Man over the years, the most flat-out unhinged and terrifying of them all is the Green Goblin.

POISON IVY Pamela was poisoned by her fiance�, Marc LeGrand, who stole an urn containing ancient Egyptian herbs. He thought he was eliminating his only witness, but instead, she became immune to all poisons, and took on the identity of Poison Ivy. She also has displayed a power of charm, which puts people under her influence. Ivy also possesses the power to make plant life do as she wishes.

THE RIDDLER The Riddler is a fictional supervillain, commonly as an adversary of the superhero Batman. The Riddler takes delight in incorporating riddles and puzzles into his criminal plots, often leaving them as clues for the authorities and Batman to solve. The character is one of Batman's most enduring enemies and belongs to the collective of adversaries that make up Batman's rogues gallery.

THE JOKER The Joker has no known super powers. He is extremely intelligent and has a firm grasp of chemical engineering and weapon design, which he uses to create various instruments of terror, death, and criminal hilarity, if only to the Joker. He is responsible for countless deaths and is a highly dangerous individual. His mental state is completely unstable. He is highly insane and is a regular in Arkham Asylum. The Joker will at one time be mischievous and funny, but at other times be violent, brutal, and cruel.

LOKI Loki is Jötunn/Asgardian God of Mischief and Prince of Lies, the adopted son of Odin and typically the archenemy of his brother, Thor, as well as the adoptive brother to former Guardian of the Galaxy, Angela. Loki has schemed against Thor and Asgard for ages and his cosmic meddling led to the formation of the Avengers. Recently reincarnated as a teen, he has decided to try to reform, and is now a part of the Young Avengers.

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TOP FIVE

GREEN FOODS 2) WATERCRESS

The slightly peppery, sour tasting watercress is handy because it can be added raw to salads or sandwiches without a minute of preparation time. To get the best benefits from this vegetable, like the other veggies on this list, one cup of the stuff has more than your daily value of vitamin K, and is also linked to cancer prevention.

1) KALEKale has made it to the top of the list. Kale, very similar to Collard Greens, is packed with nutrients. To get the most nutritional benefit of these similar vegetables, steaming is recommended. Not only are the vitamin K, A and C levels off the charts, but Kale and Collard Greens are a good source of minerals. There are also many complex flavonoids in both vegetables that are linked to cancer prevention and detoxification. Both vegetables are a prominent part of US Southern cuisine, and can often be found in soups and salads.

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5) RAPINI (BROCCOLI RAPE) PRONOUNCED 'RAH-PAY"Rapini can be an easy addition to many stir fry and pasta dishes. To get the best benefits from this vegetable, try stir frying rapini with garlic and red peppers and eating it on its own, or add it to an omelette. You can also add it as an ingredient to pasta or lasagna.

4) SPINACHSpinach is cheap and versatile. It goes well with almost everything and can be used to add flavor to many dishes. To get the best benefits from this vegetable, stir fry-spinach with olive oil and garlic and add a dash of salt and you’re good to go. Go one step further and you can put this spinach garlic mix on top of pasta with feta cheese, or even make a spinach enchilada with Verde sauce and Monterrey Jack cheese on top.

3) BOK CHOYBok Choy, or Chinese cabbage, like Rapini and Spinach is packed with both vitamin A and C. It can be wonderful and easy addition to any Chinese stir fry dish. If you want to experiment with it, try sautéing or stir-frying Bok Choy with chopped garlic and shredded ginger, or sesame oil and soy sauce.

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As children we were used to associating green, leafy vegetables to horrible looking, tasteless foods, often forced upon us by our parents. Their nutritional properties only becomes apparent when reaching adulthood. Why such a dislike for what ultimately helps us sustain healthy leaving? Is it the colour, shape, taste or cooking methods? Which is the healthiest green vegetable or drink?

Leafy vegetables are ideal for weight management as they are typically low in calories. They are useful in reducing the risk of cancer and heart disease since they are low in fat, high in dietary fiber, rich in folic acid, vitamin C, potassium and magnesium. Having a daily serving of green leafy vegetables, helps lower the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Green, leafy vegetables come in a variety of colours from the bluish-green of kale to the bright kelly green of spinach. Their flavours can range from sweet to bitter, from peppery to earthy. You should always choose crisp leaves with a fresh vibrant green colour. Yellowing is a sign of age and indicates that the greens may have an off flavour. Salad greens provide a whole range of important nutrients to keep us healthy.

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WHAT IS YOUR CLUB ABOUT? The UTS Nepalese Society is a distinctive student-run non-profit organisation which was preliminarily founded to act as a networking society for students at UTS, and promote the diverse culture of Nepal. Today the UTS Nepalese Society aims to uplift multiculturalism at UTS and our community and help create lifelong relationships between members from different backgrounds.

BEST THING ABOUT OUR CLUBAs global citizens, it is our responsibility to improve the society we live in, and in doing so, promote equity and spread multiculturalism. The UTS Nepalese Society emphasises on this, creating and organising events that represents our culture and beliefs, supports students and brings them together. For example, the UTS Nepalese Society took part in a “Walk for Welfare” campaign, which highlighted and addressed the various issues international students faced when taking up university courses in Australia.

HIGHLIGHTS OF YOUR CLUB OR SPECIAL CLUB EVENTSAudi Centre Ladie's Day was a highlight of the club's annual calendar. On Saturday 2 May, the event was held at our home ground, Waverley Oval. The initiative was originally about thanking all the women involved in helping at the club and those who forego their partners several times a week during the season. The day has now grown to attract over 300 women and the UTS Shamrocks (women's AFL team) have become a large part of the festivities. With competitions such as the ladies long kick, show bags and champagne. It's a key event on the Eastern Suburbs calendar.

QUIRKY FACTFor most of our members, this is the first time they have been involved in organising events and taking up leadership roles.

JOINING OUR CLUBJoining our club is very simple. Firstly an account needs to be created through the https://www.activateuts.com.au website, it is free to register. Under the ‘Social’ tab, select ‘Activate Clubs’, and from there you are able to locate our club and join.

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shadow puppets

howling wolf black panther

got some spare time? why not try doing some shadow puppets &see if you come up with some of your own!

bunny rabbit teddy bear

elephant unicornTaken an awesome photo that you'd like to share with us? Post them to the ActivateUTS Facebook page and we'll be sure to publish the best photo in our next editions. You might even win a prize for your photos - how easy is that?!

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shadow puppets

howling wolf black panther

got some spare time? why not try doing some shadow puppets &see if you come up with some of your own!

bunny rabbit teddy bear

elephant unicorn

FINDING DORYDirected by: Seth MacFarlaneCast: Ellen DeGeneres, Ed O'Neill, Ty Burrell, Kaitlin Olson, Albert Brooks, Diane Keaton, Eugene Levy, Hayden Rolence, Michael SheenGenre: Family | Animation | Adventure comedyIn theatres: 16 June

Dory, Nemo, Marlin and the "Tank Gang" are back! After more than a decade having found Nemo, Dory the little Blue Tang voiced by Ellen DeGeneres, the forgetful fish is on a quest across the ocean to California’s Marine Life Institute to reunite with her mother (Diane Keaton) and father (Eugene Levy).

INDEPENDENCE DAY: RESURGENCEDirected by: Roland EmmerichCast: Liam Hemsworth, Jeff Goldblum, Bill Pullman, Judd Hirsch, Vivica A. Fox, Brent Spiner, Charlotte Gainsbourg Genre: Action | Adventure | Sci-FiIn theatres: 23 June

“We always knew they were coming back!” Two decades after the first Independence Day invasion, the United Nations creates ESD (Earth Space Defence) the main defence force using technology from remains of alien forces. Earth is faced with a new extra-Solar threat as the aliens come back for revenge. But will mankind's new space defences be enough?

XMEN APOCALYPSEDirected by: Bryan SingerCast: James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Oscar Isaac, Jennifer Lawrence, Olivia MunnGenre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi In theatres: 26 May

Professor X and Magneto are back in Marvel’s 9th instalment in the popular X-Men series. Featuring Oscar Isaac (Poe Dameron, Star Wars: The Force Awakens) as Apocalypse, the world’s first mutant, as he intends to end humanity and take over the world.

FREE WILLYDirected by: Simon WincerCast: Jason James Richter, Lori Petty, Jayne Atkinson, August Schellenberg, Michael MadsenGenre: Family Released: 1993

Tells the story of Willy, the Orca whale that is separated from his family and ends up in a theme park. He befriends and forms a special bond with Jesse, (Jason James Richter) a delinquent boy living with foster parents, who is able to teach him tricks. With Willy’s life in danger through threats by the park owner, Jesse sets off on a mission to rescue him and return him to the ocean.

TRIVIA CRACKTrivia Crack is a hit mobile trivia game with a huge following that combines cute cartoon designs with trivia questions. A turn based where you get to go head-to-head with other players for a fun and competitive game. Just spin the wheel to answer questions based on sport, science, history, geography, art and entertainment. In the next screen you’ll be given four possible questions and have thirty seconds to submit an answer. Get the correct answer, you get to spin the wheel again, but an incorrect answer ends your turn. Be the first to win six characters and you win the game!

THE CURETHE CURE will make a very welcome return to our shores for their first Australian tour in nine years.

THE CURE TOUR 2016 will present Robert Smith (voice/guitar), Simon Gallup (bass), Jason Cooper (drums), Roger O'Donnell (keys) and Reeves Gabrels (guitar) as they explore 37 years of Cure songs, mixing hits, rarities, favourites and as yet unreleased tracks in a brand new stage production that promises to be one of the 'must see' shows of the year!!

25 June @ Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney Olympic Park

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VIVIDVivid Sydney is a multi-award-winning annual 23-day free public exhibition festival of light, music and ideas featuring an outdoor gallery of lighting sculptures, installations and a cutting-edge contemporary music program.

Indigenous art will be projected onto the sails of the Sydney Opera House as a feature of Vivid Light and enjoy the Light Walk from Circular Quay to Walsh Bay, featuring over 60 projections and installations.

Location: Sydney city, Taronga Zoo, The Royal Botanic Gardens and The Galeries on George St, Darling Harbour

Location: Sydney Dates: 27 May - 18 June 2016 Cost: Free

SIASia Kate Isobelle Furler is an Australian singer and songwriter. She started her career as a singer in the local Adelaide acid jazz band Crisp in the mid-1990s. She released her debut studio album titled OnlySee on Flavoured Records in Australia.

In 2000, Sia signed to Sony Music's sub-label Dance Pool and released her second studio album, Healing Is Difficult, the following year. She released her fourth and fifth studio releases, Some People Have Real Problems and We Are Born, in 2008 and 2010, respectively. In 2014, Sia released her sixth studio album, 1000 Forms of Fear, which was preceded by the top-ten single "Chandelier". On 29 January 2016, she released her seventh studio album This Is Acting.

Sia's music incorporates hip hop, funk and soul as a base for her vocal styling. IHer music has received an array of accolades, including ARIA Awards and MTV Music Awards."

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DAVID ATTENBUROUGH PLANET EARTH II BBC’s Planet Earth II comes 10 years after critically acclaimed and Emmy winning Planet Earth was released in 2006 (the first documentary series to be produced in HD). Naturalist David Attenborough will again narrate the series to be aired in six one-hour nature episodes.

The characteristics of Earth’s habitats and the extraordinary ways that animals survive in seemingly impossible circumstances will be documented in detail.

First episode date: Late 2016

No Bake Mint Chocolate Fudge

• 250g cream cheese, softened to room temperature

• 1 cup of butter, softened to room temperature• 5¾ cups icing sugar

• 2½ cups dry milk• 1 - 2 teaspoon peppermint extract

• 15 drops green food colouring• 24 chocolate biscuits

1. Mix cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar and dry milk together with hands

2. Add peppermint extract and green food colouring and mix well

3. Mix in approx. 20 chocolate biscuits, broken into large chunks

4. Press mixture into buttered 9x13 inch pan and top with remaining chocolate biscuits cookies,

finely crushed5. Store in refrigerator until firm, cut into

squares and serve

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