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Diecut Flower Hair Clips
It's been a busy summer for the Hull family! At the end of July, we traveled to NY to watch my youngest daughter compete in her first triathlon. We brought three of our four kids and all three grandkids. We got there a few days ahead of the race so that meant there was time for some crafting.
No, I did not bring my Big Shot. But I did die cut some of my 3D flowers before we left: Trinity's Flower (of course!), Flower with Heart Petals, Fringed Flower and Leaves. I also brought clips and headbands... just in case. Six month old Hunter is overseeing the process.Then she fluffed the flowers up and threaded the prongs of the brads into the back of the clip.Cute!What's better than one flower?Three?I think she is running out of room! We had a fun time making these hairclips. I love that Trinity is always ready to take on a new craft. We also did some stitching together. I had her draw a picture and then showed her how to make it into her own stitching pattern. It came out awesome.My daughter did finish the triathlon and we were all so proud! Of course I was an emotional wreck by the time she finished 16 hours and 36 minutes later. Thanks for stopping by! Next time I will show you a Sneak Peek of the new collection that came out at the Paper Arts Show- Vintage Kitchen! I hope you will love it!See you in two weeks I am gearing up right now for the BIG Paper Trail Tour departing from Virginia on September 3. I will be traveling for two months in my vintage camper teaching classes in stores, shops and art galleries with my Sizzix and Clearsnap lines. Follow along on my blog!
Doodled Watering Can
Lately I have really been having fun with lettering. What makes it fun is to allow yourself to experiment and play with the words and shapes. If you mess up, just erase or start over. It's amazing how freeing it is not to feel like it has to be perfect!
I used the Sizzix ScoreBoards Watering Can as a base and die cut it from matboard. This material is such a great surface to draw on- so smooth and sturdy too!Die cut one watering can and two side pieces from matboard.Draw your design or lettering in pencil, then trace over it with a permanent marker.(I used a Sakura Sensei pen). Once everything is traced, erase the pencil lines.Add flowers, stitching lines, and 3D embellishments.Select a color palette of about ten markers (I used Copics).Color in the letters as desired. Add strong double sided adhesive to the flaps on each side of the surround and press into position on the base of the watering can.
Hope you all are having a great summer. See you next time...
Fabric Covered Die Cut Wreath
I am back safe and sound from my #PaperTrail trip! It was busy, fun, exhausting, and quite satisfying all in one. To read about my travels, start at Day 1 here.
Scotty, my vintage trailer, did pretty well but there are a few things I need to fix before I leave again in September for a two month trek to California. I loved meeting lots of new people and sharing the Sizzix love with them.
Throughout all of the traveling and teaching, I didn't really have much time to create! So it was nice to have some time in the studio today to make a fun little summer wreath for the trailer. I used one of my favorite dies- the Cupcake Ruffle, along with the Butterfly, Flower, Layers #9 and Leaves.
Apologies for bad pics- couldn't find my camera last night...
I used the Cupcake Ruffle for something other than to hold a cupcake. I cut three and layered them to make a wreath! Cover the matboard with fabric before die cutting keeping the fabric in position using spray adhesive...Cover the matboard with fabric before die cutting keeping the fabric in position using spray adhesive... then run it through the Big shot three times...Trim off end sections of each piece, form into a wreath shape and glue it together.Die cut a selection of large and small butterflies, flowers and leaves for the wreath.Assemble your pieces and start laying out the arrangement that you like.Once they are in place, add clear adhesive Zotz to the bottom of each piece and press them onto the wreath. Die cut about ten layers of coffee filter flowers, insert brad in the middle and fluff layers up. Tuck leaves cut from green paper in among the flowers.Add butterflies as desired. I curled the wings to give them dimension and added double layers to some to make them look as though they are flying off the wreath.Add a piece of lace for a hanger and you are all set!I would also like to invite you over to visit our sister site, The Artists on the Block, to see what amazing things are being created every day using Sizzix Artist Trading Blocks. Many of the projects are created by talented UK artists like Tracy Evans, Anne Redfern and Jenny Buttons. You would be absolutely amazed at some of the things that can be created using blocks!Thanks for stopping by and hope you are enjoying your summer...
Art Journal and More
Life has been crazy for me lately and I apologize for missing a few posts. My daughter got married at the end of April and the day before the wedding I broke my ankle!
Thankfully it is almost good as new. That is lucky because on June 3, I leave on the #PaperTrail, a month long teaching trip throughout the country in Scotty, my vintage camper.
I invite you to follow the trip with me on my blog. I will be teaching classes in scrapbook stores, attending events like the Country Living Show and a big stamp show, meeting up with crafty celebrities and seeing the country. I can't wait! Just check my blog for updates or follow me on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to see where we are and what is happening.
My project today is an Art Journal made using the Mini-Album from the Cherished collection.
Movers and Shapers dies to cut windows in the cover of the album. This is a ScoreBoards die that is designed to cut and score thick material like matboard or chipboard- or any material up to 1/16" thick that you can cut with scissors. It always surprises people to know that you can run matboard through the Big Shot with embossing folders.
For this project, I cut two windows in the Album cover and then embossed the die cut squares with the Animal Print folder. I used the Gelli plate and my new ColorBox Blends inks from Clearsnap to ink the cover and pages of the mini-album Art Journal.
I also used Stencils from StencilGirl and embossing paste from Wendy Vecchi to get some dimension on the pages. I also free handed text on the pages and added some photos of our family. There is a special technique I use to bind the pages really quickly. I like this method because in addition to being fast and easy, the pages of the book lay flat when you are writing in them.
And now, here are some of the projects the Eileen Hull Inspiration Team has created in the past month. They blow me away!
The Inspiration Team Coordinator, Amy Bowerman, of Plucking Daisies has this thing about gnomes! Read about it on her blog...I love this soft and shabby Caddy by Melissa Phillips. I also love what she says about hope. See the post on her blog here...Beth Watson has made a chandelier of hydrangeas. Wow- very cool. Check out her post here.
These are just a few of the amazing projects featured on my blog by this super-talented team of designers. Check every Tuesday to see what the Inspiration Team is up to and on Thursdays you will see posts from Team ATB (Artist Trading Blocks). They have been stepping up the game so high I can't imagine how they will keep outdoing themselves, but they do! For more out of the box projects and lots of inspiration visit The Artists on the Block.
Thanks for coming by and I hope to see you on the #PaperTrail!
Love is in the Air
My daughter is getting married in two weeks! We are in the middle of a kitchen remodel and hope that it will be finished before the family arrives for the big day...
Here are a few projects for all of the spring brides.
You will need:
Sizzix ScoreBoards Cupcake Stand and Pennants by Eileen Hull
Flower Layers #9 by Eileen Hull
Flower with Heart Petals by Eileen Hull
Borders and Hydrangeas by Eileen Hull
Birds and Butterflies by Eileen Hull
Leaves by Eileen Hull
Serif Essentials Alphabet
Little Sizzles Matboard Pack, cream
Prima papers, twine, aqua tulle, adhesives, silver glitter paper
- Cover a 12" x 12" piece of foamboard with scrapbook paper.
- Coat two sheets of matboard with spray adhesive and place 4 sheets of 6" x 6" papers on the matboard. Die cut four scalloped square bases of the Cupcake Stand with the paper side facing UP. Bend the sides up and position in a square on the bottom right side of the page.
- Die cut L-O-V-E from silver glitter paper and adhere inside each square.
- Add die cut 3D fluffed flowers, birds, flourishes, and borders to page.
- Wrap a length of tulle about one third of the way down the page and tie a bow.
- String some twine across the top of the page and add pennants die cut from the Cupcake Stand die from paper.
- You could also add photos to the page for a personalized wedding layout.
Jenny Marples of Pushing the Right Buttons and Anne Redfern of Redanne blog from the UK. They have been creating Artist Trading Block wedding favor boxes from my Block/Cube/Bank die like there is no tomorrow! Every one of their projects is impeccable and beautiful! Which one is your favorite? I love them all! Please visit Anne and Jenny on their blogs to see how they created these beautiful favor boxes...
I can just picture them working together in one of their studios, bouncing ideas off each other- isn't it fun to work with a creative buddy on a project together? Do you have a crafty friend that you can show your work to? Sometimes I think that is half the fun- to make something and then share it with someone who gets what you do...I hope you are inspired by these projects- I sure am! For lots more ways to use this die, make sure to visit The Artists on the Block. We are always looking for artists to feature so don't be shy- post your projects on our Facebook wall so we can ooh and ahhh over them!OR you can join our Art With Heart challenge over on my blog. The theme for this month is April Showers. Do you have a project you would like to share? There's a nice Sizzix prize that will go to someone who enters the challenge!Thanks for reading and hope you all are having a happy spring!
Animal Magic!
If you are both British and of a certain age you will no doubt remember the show from the title, featuring jovial zoo keeper Jonny Morris. Cute animals are everywhere at the moment in surface design, cards, gift wrapping, fabrics and yes, you guessed it, in Sizzix dies too (this is where the magic comes in!)
When I saw these designs I was so excited because of their simplistic beauty. they lend themselves perfectly to children's projects and rather than create one card I thought I'd make 4. They are designed by Eileen Hull, a very smart lady who always comes up with the goods! Thanks Eileen for making my job a whole lot easier.
There is nothing clever to see here today, no fancy techniques or patterned papers just great dies doing what great dies should! The dies featured are in two sets, Thinlits Die Set 7PK Elephant & Giraffe 658976 and Thinlits Die Set 8PK Lion & Monkey 658973.
To create the base card (each measuring 8 x 12cm) I started by printing the greetings using my computer using my Publisher software. If you have ever used Word then this is really easy to use. All the fonts are free to download (Try the website dafont.com, its really easy to find what you need).
printing your own greeting is a great way of making a handmade card even more personal and you can adjust the sizes to accommodate your design elements too. For those font obsessives amongst you, here are the fonts that I used:
Here are the cards that I printed off onto heavy weight white card trimmed to size and ready to go.I deliberately used simple bold colour combinations for each of the animals in question and cut them out before sticking the pieces together using PVA glue.Next I added some tiny 2mm pearls for eyes and attached to the card using 3D foam pads.Same again for the giraffe.......The Lion..........And of course, the elephant who also features a length of string tied around his trunk.I think I can afford to say without sounding too boastful that these are pretty cool cards because all the magic comes from the great dies. Sometimes all you have to do is just cut and stick!
- Blackjack
- Stereo
- Hoedown
- Showguide
- Saddlebag
- Bebas Neue
- BigNoodle Titling
Happy Belated Valentine's Day!
Happy Belated Valentine's Day! Here's a quick and easy project made from fleece and felt.My daughter had a baby a week ago and I drove down to Florida to help out. On my way down, I found this cute little felt pouch in a fabric store (it's a 1070 mile drive! I had to stop and take a break here and there...)I had die cut some pink Sizzix Flower with Heart Petals before on the trip I left thinking I would use them on a card. But this worked event better!The flowers were die cut from two colors of pink fleece and the leaves were cut from an old wool jacket. I used brads to hold the flowers together, then placed them on the purchased pouch. They were glued on using Fabri-tac glue.Fabric flowers can be used in so many ways- as hair accessories, on shoes, stationery, lampshades and other home decor projects. I love steel rule dies because they can cut so many materials...Heading back to Virginia and a foot of snow :-( See you next time!
Love Sampler
Valentine's Day is one of my favorite holidays. Is there anything more romantic than a heart shaped box? Thinking about what could be inside is almost more exciting than finding out what's really in there!
Here are a few of my favorite LOVE projects done by friends from the Sizzix Design Team and me using the Heart Box ScoreBoards die, Heart Basket, Flower with Heart Petals, Hydrangeas & Borders, Create-A-Bow, and Square Box.I went to CHA and came home with the flu :-( I am only just now getting back to normal. Hoping you all are well and seeing signs of spring!
A Gift Box by Gerry van Gent
Hello Sizzix friends!Happy New Year!Sending you all the best wishes for 2014!Let this be a healthy, happy and a very creative year!
Today I want to share with you a small gift box I created using
Eileen Hull's Candy Jars Dies which is one of my favourites.
For front/back sides of the box I used as a base corrugated cardboard
which I die cut together with the pattern paper.
Once the pattern paper was adhered I distressed the edges with sand paper.657900 Sizzix Big Shot Machine657727 Sizzix ScoreBoards Die XL Candy JarsI added plastic lattice to both windows and then decorated withdifferent cut-outs.This is how the side of the box looks like.To make the sides more steady I added modelling paste.OTHER PRODUCTS I USED:Prima Marketing - pattern papers, flowers, stickers and a metal pin.Thank you for visiting today!Gerry
Artist Trading Blocks
I hope you all are ready for the holidays!
Just a quick post here to let you know of an exciting new trend here in the US- Artist Trading Block or ATB's! Similar to Artist Trading Cards, but better, because now you can craft in 3D! Instead of two sides there are six to decorate. The largest one is 3 1/4" so the size is manageable- if you make a mistake, no problem- go on to the next side and put the mistake at the bottom of the block- no worries! Everyone can be an artist on the ATB's.
The blocks are made with ScoreBoards dies- this means they are specially designed to cut and score thick materials like matboard and chipboard . With matboard, your block will be rigid and not tear or wrinkle like paper would when you apply layers of embellishments. There are five different sizes of blocks ranging from 3.25" down to 1.5". Imagine the possibilities! The dies will be released in February and are part of my Cherished collection, an adorable selection of dies for the wee ones. As you can see, these blocks just aren't for babies! Craft in 3D and customize the blocks to fit the occasion or person that the blocks celebrate.
Here is a Tribute to Tie-Dye- a tower that I made from the blocks using all different techniques and supplies. I will share full instructions next week on the Artist Trading Block blog so please stop by.
Gather supplies and die cut the blocks using Sizzix ScoreBoards 658983 Block/Bank/Cube and 656491 Cream Matboard.Paint the blocks with regular acrylic paint using a stencil brush, then blended the colors together, adding layer on top of layer. Start with light layers- you can always get darker.I used white Wendy Vecchi Embossing Paste and StencilGirl stencils for the next step. Place the stencil on the block and position medallion where desired. Use post-it notes or paper to mask off surrounding areas. Take a small amount of the embossing paste and spread it over the stencil so it covers the area of the stencil, then lift up carefully. Try not to smudge the paste until it has dried.
I will share instructions for the other blocks next week on our The Artists on the Block blog. Check out some of the amazing projects our community has been sharing! We will have fabulous samples set up in the Sizzix booth at CHA so if you will be there please come by and say hi! Would you like to be featured as an Artist on the Block? Please like us on Facebook and follow on Twitter to see the latest new inspiration.
Happy Holidays and thanks so much for your support of my dies. See you in 2014!
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Home : Jude the Obscure : Study Guide : Character List
Jude the Obscure Characters
by Thomas Hardy
Character List
Jude FawleyA young man with a passion for learning who aspires to be a professor despite his position in the working class. He works as a stone-mason and academic life is always outside of his reach. The novel follows his career woes and his tumultuous love life, centered on his tragic relationship with cousin Sue Bridehead.
Mr. Richard PhillotsonThe schoolmaster of Marygreen, and young Jude Fawley's role model. He never realizes his dream of getting a university degree, and marries Sue Bridehead, twenty years his junior.
Aunt DrusillaJude's elderly great-aunt, who works as a baker in Marygreen. She is a fiercely pious evangelical who raises him indifferently after Jude's father dies.
Farmer TrouthamA Marygreen farmer who pays eleven-year-old Jude to scare the birds away from his fields.
Sue BrideheadJude's intelligent, independent cousin. She works first as an artist-designer and later as a teacher. Sue is a modern woman and a free-thinker. She rebels in her marriage and carries out a scandalous affair with Jude. She has a nervous disposition and has trouble making decisions about relationships.
Physician VilbertA foppish "itinerant quack-doctor" (30) who takes advantage of the cottagers of Wessex by selling them fake medicines.
Arabella DonnThe flirtatious daughter of a pig-butcher who lives in Alfredston, near Marygreen. She is Jude's first romance.
AnnyA friend of Arabella's who helps her with her chores. She is present when Arabella and Jude meet for the first time.
SarahOne of Arabella's friends who helps her dress pork for Mr. Donn's business. She and Anny advise Arabella to get pregnant in order to coerce Jude into marriage.
ChallowThe professional butcher that Jude and Arabella pay to kill and skin their pig. He does not arrive for his task on time, which leads Jude to try to kill the pig himself.
Miss FontoverSue's conservative elderly landlady. Sue lives with her when she is working as a designer in Christminster before she meets Jude.
Mrs. HawesThe elderly woman whom Mr. Phillotson hires as a chaperone so he can give private lessons to Sue.
Mr. HighridgeA young clergyman who works at Marygreen.
Miss TracelyThe disciplinarian headmistress of the Melchester training school for teachers.
Tinker TaylorA Christminster ironmonger who occasionally drinks with Jude.
Widow EdlinA kindly old widow whom Jude hires to take care of Aunt Drusilla when the latter falls ill. She becomes a close friend of Jude and Sue.
George GillinghamMr. Phillotson's best friend from childhood. Like Phillotson and Sue, Mr. Gillingham works as a teacher in Shaston.
CartlettArabella's second husband, whom she married in Australia before getting divorced from Jude. He owns a bar in London.
Little Father TimeJude's son by Arabella. He does not meet his father until Jude and Sue adopt him at 'an intelligent age'. The boy's nickname arises from his serious, almost morbid, nature.
Jack StaggOne of the laborers Jude works with as a stone-mason at Christminster.
Uncle JoeOne of the laborers Jude works with as a stone-mason at Christminster.
FrecklesA barmaid at the Christminster pub.
Bower o'BlissA barmaid at the Christminster pub.
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- Summary and Analysis of At Melchester: Chapters 1-5
- Summary and Analysis of At Melchester: Chapters 6-10
- Summary and Analysis of At Shaston: Chapters 1-6
- Summary and Analysis of At Aldbrickham and Elsewhere: Chapters 1-4
- Summary and Analysis of At Aldbrickham and Elsewhere: Chapters 5-8
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Farming is Fun!!!
Children ages 8-11 will explore their relationship to food and nature while planting seeds, preparing soil, caring for animals, and learning basic cooking skills. We will provide an enriching learning environment, building confidence and useful skills while spending time outdoors on a real farm.
Young Farmer's can sign up for a Planting Party, Saturday, April 12th, 2pm-4pm or Saturday, May 3rd, 2p-4p. We will be sowing some seeds in preparation for summer planting. You will have a chance to meet the counselors and plant some tomato seeds that you can take home to raise for yourself.
Day Camp is Monday-Wednesday of the following weeks and is limited to 5 children per camp:
June 23-June 25 - GREENHOUSE TO GARDEN
June 30-July 2 - GROWING THE GARDEN
July 21-July 23 - HARVESTING THE FRUITS
July 28-July 30 - PICK AND PREPARE
The typical schedule is as follows:
8:45am-9am – Children arrive
9:00am – Farm Meeting to discuss the morning's activities
9:30am – Collect eggs, care for the animals, scout the garden.
10:30am – Snack break
10:45 – Lessons from the Earth: gardening, harvesting, cooking, and eating.
12:00-12:15 – Children depart


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A fourth openly gay nominee—one who has been fairly heavily involved in both gay and non-gay legal and political issues and who spent "hundreds of hours" doing pro bono work that led to the elimination of a gay ban on FBI agents—has gone before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee. The nominee's gay-related history prompted the only Republican in attendance on his confirmation hearing to label the nominee an "activist."
"I am honored to nominate Michael Walter Fitzgerald to the United States District Court," Obama said in a statement. "His impressive career stands as a testament to his formidable intellect and integrity. I am confident he will serve the people of California with distinction on the District Court bench."
Obama has nominated more female, African American, Hispanic, Asian American, Native American and openly gay candidates as federal judges than Presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George H.W. Bush. That includes two female Supreme Court justices, one of whom is the high court's only Hispanic justice.
The numbers are particularly striking for Asian-American nominees. Obama has nominated half of the Asian-American federal judges currently on the bench.
After being nominated July 2012 The Senate confirmed Michael W. Fitzgerald as a federal trial judge for the region stretching from San Luis Obispo to Orange counties in California
You can read more about Judge McShane in a bio published by Mike Bloom of the Multnomah Bar Association.
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Zelda Current, 75 - July 31, 2013Zelda Elaine Current, originally of Stockville and McCook, 75, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2013, at the Cambridge Memorial Hospital.
Services will be conducted on Monday, Aug. 5, at 10:30 a.m. at the Congregational Church in Stockville with Mike Searcey officiating. Internment will take place at the Arbor Cemetery at Stockville.
A visitation will be on Sunday, Aug. 4, from 2 to 8 p.m. at Blase-Wetzel-Strauser Memorial Chapel, 315 Center Ave., Curtis.
Current was born Nov. 15, 1937, to Ted and Christina (Herman) Current at Stockville.
She graduated from Stockville High School in 1955, and attended McCook Community College and Peru State College, graduating with a master's degree in education.
After teaching grade school for 29 years, she returned to college for her massage therapy license and worked as a massage therapist for 15 years in McCook.
Current loved spending time with family and friends.
She is preceded in death by: her parents, Ted and Christina; a nephew, Steve Herrick; nieces—Katie Jo Herrick and Zalia Mae Herrick.
Survivors include: her brother, Leonard (Diane) Current of Hershey; a sister, Arlene Sass of Stockville; nephews—J. (Connie) Herrick of Ft. Lupton, CO, Wylie Current of Sutherland, Terence (Katie) Herrick and children, Reagan and Liam of Bellevue, Chris (Lynn) Herrick and children, Savannah and Colten of Seale, AL; a niece, Teresa Farrer and children, Maddox and Katie of Ft. Lupton; numerous extended family members.
Memorials are suggested to Congregational Church of Stockville, or Indianola Church of Christ.
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Ten Steps to a Successful IP Surveillance Installation: An Introduction
Steer clear of the pitfalls and find the smooth route through your IP video project
As IP surveillance is quickly becoming the most flexible and future-proof option for security and surveillance installations, it is important for users to understand common pitfalls, customization options and the advantages of a fully digital system.
Starting with the first step in February and continuing through November - and published jointly via SecurityInfoWatch.com and in Security Technology & Design magazine -- we will examine 10 steps that security professionals can take in order to implement a successful IP Surveillance system. These include:
Step 1: Choosing a network camera
It is important to select cameras that meet the needs of your organization and installation. This includes cameras that can be pan/tilt/zoom, vandal-proof, weather-resistant, or fixed-dome products. Each type of camera can be blended into an IP-Surveillance system to create a total package that solves your security needs. Also, we have to consider that not all network cameras are created equal. Some low-cost network cameras may look appealing at first, but security professionals need to understand how the components of a network camera affect the camera's performance and durability.
Step 2: Compression
All digital video surveillance systems use some type of compression for the digital video. Without effective compression, our networks would grind to a halt due to the size of the video files. Selecting the right compression is vital, and includes choices between proprietary or industry standard modes such as Motion JPEG or MPEG-4. Compression can also determine whether video is admissible in court cases, an important consideration for security and surveillance installations.
Step 3: Video Management
These days, video systems can evaluate situations and take the appropriate action, rather than just passively recording video. Video management tools are dependent on the application and many factors have to be considered. We'll look at considerations of available bandwidth, storage capabilities, scalability, frame-rate control and integration capabilities.
Step 4: Storage
The ability to use open storage solutions is one of the main benefits with IP surveillance. Considerations when determining storage requirements include frame rate, the amount of time the video needs to be stored, the required redundancy, and which type of storage that fits best, e.g. a storage area network, or network attached storage.
Step 5: Incorporating Analog Cameras
So you have analog cameras? These also can be integrated into a network video system using video servers. The analog camera is simply connected to a video server, which digitizes, compresses and transmits video over the network. Many times, this is useful in reducing installation costs because older equipment can continue to be used. However, there are instances in which it is not sufficient to simply convert an analog camera video stream into digital due to limitations in video quality.
Step 6: Wireless Networking
Sometimes wireless solutions are the best and most cost-effective option for security and surveillance installations. For example it could be useful in historic buildings, where the installation of cables would damage the interior, or within facilities where there is a need to move cameras to new locations on a regular basis. The technology can also be used to bridge sites without expensive ground cabling.
Step 7: Designing the Network
Each network design will be specific to the needs of the user and the specified installation. Beyond the actual cameras, it is important to consider IP addressing and transport protocols along with transmission methods, bandwidth, scalability and network security. In this article, we'll touch on all of those issues - before you encounter them.
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We Made the Inc. 5000 List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies!
Inc. magazine has listed Breakthrough Technologies on the just-released seventh annual Inc. 500|5000 – an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies.
Breakthrough earned the position of #2049 on the 2013 Inc. 500|5000 list that ranks companies according to percentage revenue growth from 2009 to 2012.


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EVERY FRIDAY: Drop in classes and milonga (dance party).
8 pm: Fundamentals & Basic Elements of dancing Tango (good for beginners and everyone else).
9 pm: Playing with Tango Elements (intermediates).
10 pm: Milonga "Mandinga".
Where: Lafayette Dance Center, 3369 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette.
- In the first class the focus is on general aspects that make a good Tango dancer (rhythm and musicality, connection with the music and between partners, walk, posture, embrace) as well as on fundamental codes of Tango (the line of dance, what is a tanda, how to ask for a dance).
- In the second class, the focus is in particular elements that will develop you creativity, connection to your partner, awareness of your situation on the dance floor and the music you are dancing.
- Lafayette classes and Milonga Mandinga are the most similar to a Buenos Aires neighborhood class and milonga. The friendly and committed to learn crowd of regulars makes the experience of this class and milonga to feel very welcoming and rewarding.
Prices: $15 one class or $25 for both classes (includes milonga). $7 milonga only.
- $44 for 4 classes or,
- $72 for 8 classes (you can use these cards at San Jose, San Francisco and Lafayette classes).
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OEMs move forward on jet singles
Piper Aircraft and Cirrus Design are in a dead heat on the progress of their respective single-engine jet prototypes, and the two airplanes could fly within days of each other. Last month, Piper said its PiperJet prototype would fly in mid-July, while Cirrus hinted that the first example of its jet single could take to the sky in the same time frame.
At Cirrus's plant in Duluth, Minn., workers are finishing V1, an aerodynamically conforming– but not entirely systems conforming–Cirrus Jet prototype. Company CEO Alan Klapmeier told AIN last month at the Sun 'n' Fun Fly-In that V1's tail and wing have been mated to the fuselage. The all-composite, V-tail jet's Williams FJ33-4A-19 engine has been "on and off the airplane," he said, and the landing gear has been cycled.
In Vero Beach, Fla., Piper employees had nearly completed construction of the PiperJet proto- type, though its Williams FJ33-3AP engine had been removed to allow for about a week of static testing, which was scheduled to be completed–and the engine reinstalled–by the end of last month, said Piper v-p of sales and marketing Bob Kromer.
Both jets are expected to roll out in the next month or so, followed by a battery of ground tests that will eventually lead to first flights this summer. Neither Piper nor Cirrus would commit to saying its seven-seat jet will perform a flyby or be on static display at EAA AirVenture in late July.
The PiperJet is expected to receive FAA certification in 2010, but Cirrus has yet to announce an estimated certification date. Industry insiders believe that Cirrus might also be shooting for the 2010 time frame for FAA approval. Kromer said Piper has orders for more than 204 of the $2.2 million, 360-knot PiperJet, and Cirrus reports orders for more than 300 of its circa-$1 million, 300-knot jet.
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Hotel with a restaurant, in Terme Vigliatore (Messina Coast)
This hotel is located in Terme Vigliatore (Messina Coast), where area attractions include Castroreale Civic Museum, Piazza Delle Aquile, and Tower of Federico II. Area attractions also include Church of Candelora and Parc Museum Jelari.
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In addition to a restaurant, Hotel Sait features a coffee shop/café. Other amenities include complimentary wireless Internet access and 24-hour room service.
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Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open select days.
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Canada, Playing Catch-up, Will Mandate TCAS
Transport Canada has proposed a regulatory amendment requiring installation of TCAS-I and TCAS-II, in line with current FAA rules. "Immediate" installation would be mandated on turbine aircraft built after the rule goes into effect, while operators of affected turbine aircraft built on or before the effective date of the rule would have two years to install systems. A Transport Canada official acknowledged that virtually all Canadian aircraft affected already carry TCAS so as to be able to enter U.S. airspace. "This one fell through the cracks," he conceded. "It's embarrassing to be playing catch-up at this stage, but we have to formally recognize TCAS in the regulations." Although the rule is a fait accompli, a formal regulatory process is required. The proposal was published on September 9 and comments are due by October 9. After "careful consideration" of all comments received, said Transport Canada, the new regulation will be finalized and published.
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I started off by sheer fluke-being in the right place at the right time with the right people knowing the right people etc etc etc! Even if singing professionally had always been a dream I'd never taken it seriously because I thought I would never have what it takes!! So any aspirations were never really followed through until the opportunity really presented itself through Larry Pignagnoli and Off Limits.
Actually until you brought this to my mind I'd never even considered the fact that structurally and cinematographically the two videos were similar! I remember perfectly the "sledge video" (love Peter Gabriel!) and my movements are in fact very similar - but I think the similarity ends there: 2 times is a little more play - about and very much more colourful – maybe lyrically the intention and message is similar - I don't know - let me keep you posted on that one!.
I was basically just trying to get by really-working with an orchestra (not liking it too much as "musica liscio" or ballroom dance music is not totally my scene! It was great doing choral work every so often with Larry but until 2 Times came along it wasn't exactly paying the rent!
There is no point in working so hard (even if what I do seems a breeze - and I know that I'm very lucky) if you can't enjoy the fruits of your labour! I'd recently bought a house here in Italy (well - a wreck of a house - it was practically rebuilt!) and then decide to plan for a child: my son was born in 2005 and for the first two years of his life I knew it was fundamental for him to have his mum around practically 24/7-hence the long pause: I would never have never given him to a nanny to go on tour - in my opinion the two just don't mix - having said that,some mums just have to but I was lucky enough to have some time off - and I'd certainly do it again if necessary..
From 2005 to 2007 there was an explosion of demos kinda "lying in wait" at the studio - what I mean is that we were all writing material and testing it out on our various artists - so towards the end of 2006 there was a suprising amount of material to choose from: I wanted to involve as many writers as I could but also I chose the songs on the simple basis that if I liked them I'd have them! Some pieces were elaborated for me by others, some were adapted by me and others were just fine as they were! For me the end result was a very satisfiying album mirroring a grown up Ann Lee! In fact seeing as Ann Lee had been away for what seemed like a life - time but infact wasn't, I decided to call the LP SO ALIVE so that I could get across the fact that I AM so alive!!!
Probably not - almost certainly not - I wanna get working on new material-after all SO ALIVE was released in 2007 - two and a half years ago! WOW how time flies!!...
Without hesitation I can say Moonlight Dancing written by Diane Warren for Bette Midler on Broadway-brilliant! After that come Just An Hour - great lyrics and a great "Madonna-like" mix!.
I don't know if the song has a specific story behind it or if it comes from any personal experience - the song was written for me by others. There may be a video but I honestly couldn't tell you at this point!.
I'm always trying out new stuff so anything specific or actual release dates shouldn't be too long!.
My son is obviously the very best I've become a much better person since he's been around!.
I have some really good friends from the Bergamo area (a city near to Milan) who always stand by me but never tell me only what I want to hear - that just wouldn't be right would it! I think they know more about my music than I do!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have no idea about future projects at the moment - what I DO know is I'm keeping my fingers crossed that:
The thing I hate most – and what has always made me angry is a lack of punctuality: those who make it a habit of not arriving at a place or at an appointment on time, 9 times out of 10 show general disinterest and lack of respect towards others - not nice! I also hate liars thieves and disonesty (as do most of us).
LIVE LIFE, REGRET NOTHING, LEARN FROM YOUR MISTAKES, HAVE FAITH –and obviously- WATCH THIS SPACE - ANN LEE IS STILL AROUND AND STILL NEEDS YOU ALL!....THANKYOU XXXXX.
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October 08, 2014
August 18, 2014
Emma - New PDF Pattern for Tweens and Teens...
Just added this beautiful, classic skirt to the shop!
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July 26, 2014
My new fabric collection Floriography is in stores now!
There's a lot happening with it over on the Ruthie Be Maude blog, including a give away, free patterns, and a new Charity that you can be a part of...
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June 11, 2014
Fundraiser/Giveaway for Sandi Henderson of Portabellopixie!
Please visit the blog that has been set up for this event for information on how to donate and what will be given away! There are two separate fundraisers. One for Friends and Fans and one for Fabric/Quilt shop owners! Thousands of dollars in items donated by your favorite designer are being given away!
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May 06, 2014
Paper patterns are just $1-$2 today and tomorrow
If you ever wanted to try one of my paper patterns or there are a few you don't have, now is the time to get them! I'm down to my last little bit.
I'm moving on to a new sewing adventure and won't be reprinting or releasing any new paper patterns so once these are gone, they are gone. A few of my favorites will be converted into PDF's, but that will be the only way you can get them within the next month or so. I know it's sad, but you're going to love what's coming next :) I promise!
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January 22, 2014
November 26, 2013
5000 Likes Winners!!!
Thanks for all of your awesome comments on the 5000 Likes Post! The winners have all been contacted about their prize. Wahoo!
I would like to congratulate Mary Pat Proctor on winning the Sewing Contest. She made this darling Bali Hai Dress out of my aunt Lila's Priscilla Fabric collection from Riley Blake. It's beautiful!
She won this fat quarter stack of Twice as Nice by the Quilted Fish. Can't wait to see what she makes with it!
Now one problem with getting 5000 Likes on Facebook means more and more of you don't see my posts. Weird, I know, but that's just the way FB works. So to stay up to date on all the Pink Fig news join my mailing list on the right side bar. Then you'll never miss out :)
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November 04, 2013
Wow! 5000 LIKES on Facebook is a big milestone for Pink Fig and I am over joyed! I want to share the joy so I'm giving stuff away to 50 lucky people!
On BLACK FRIDAY November 29th, I'll be giving away free patterns, fabric, and gift certificates to 50 people who have left comments on this post. I don't even care what you say, as long as it isn't mean :) Please leave your email address so I can contact you if you win! Oh, and if you haven't LIKED my page yet, you can do that HERE.
5000 Likes Sewing CONTEST: Sew something up using ANY Riley Blake Fabrics from one of my 12 PDF patterns that were released for the pattern club over the last 12 months. Share your picture on my Facebook Wall and you're entered! Put "5L" in your description so that I know what it's for. For the full list of patterns that will be accepted click HERE. The winner will receive a fat quarter bundle from Riley Blake Designs, all 12 patterns from the PDF Pattern Club to keep or giveaway (if you already have them) and a post on my FB page, a shout out in my newsletter and on my blog!
5000 Likes Pattern Sale:
-Check out the shop today and tomorrow because patterns are marked down as low as $1! Whoa.
-Take 15% off all PDF Patterns. Use Code: PDF15 at checkout.
-Take $20 off The Ultimate PDF Pack. Get all 12 PDF Club Patterns for $90. That's a $30 savings when you buy them as a pack! (Patterns are regularly priced $10 each)
Use CODE: PDF5000 at checkout.
-Check out the shop today and tomorrow because patterns are marked down as low as $1! Whoa.
-Take 15% off all PDF Patterns. Use Code: PDF15 at checkout.
-Take $20 off The Ultimate PDF Pack. Get all 12 PDF Club Patterns for $90. That's a $30 savings when you buy them as a pack! (Patterns are regularly priced $10 each)
Use CODE: PDF5000 at checkout.
Thanks for liking PINK FIG...Now on to the big 10,000!
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November 02, 2013
Penelope's Peasant Top...November's PDF Pattern of the Month
A darling patchwork peasant top with a head scarf!
Sizes 2T - 10Y
It's in the SHOP!
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October 21, 2013
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies...Oh My!
I'm not a fan of poofy cookies and in the past all of my pumpkin cookies have turned out that way!
I finally found a recipe that bakes them flat, but still soft and moist from Better Homes and Gardens and it's crazy good.
Top them with my favorite cream cheese frosting and you're 2 seconds from Heaven.
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October 01, 2013
We Love Leggings...October's PDF Pattern of the month!
Featuring three styles of leggings with matching headbands!
Sizes 2T - 10Y
Get it HERE
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September 01, 2013
Mimi's Maxi Skirt...September's PDF Pattern of the Month!
A long maxi skirt with cute side pockets and a sewn in sash!
Sizes 2T - 16Y
Get it HERE
Happy September!
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August 05, 2013
Madeline's Knit Ruffle Pants...August's PDF Pattern of the Month
Knit ruffle pants with a fold over top, added trim, and handmade knit flowers!
Includes instructions on how to dress up a plain old t-shirt!
So comfy, she'll ask to wear it every day...
Sizes 2T - 12Y
Get it today in my shop!
Get it today in my shop!
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July 01, 2013
Duchess...July's PDF Pattern of the Month!
Includes instructions and pattern pieces for the TOP and instructions on how to add ruffles
to the leggings. Size 2T - 12Y!
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June 11, 2013
Summer Love! June's PDF Pattern of the Month...
Swimsuit Cover Up and Beach Bag!
It's a darling summer outfit too... Girls Sizes 2T - 10Y
This bag sews up in no time and can be used for anything! We love it for the pool,
but it's uses are endless!
Happy Summer! Happy Sewing!
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