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As a mixed media artist I love stencils...and I really love to create my own! They are great to use in art journals and on other crafty projects too. Today I'm going to share how I created one of the stencils I used on this mini art journal.
Follow along with each of the steps in this short video:
Step 1 - Create your own artwork. This can be hand drawn like I used for this project or you can use computer generated.
Step 2 - Scan the artwork into the ScanNCut using the "Scan To Cut Data" option.
Step 3 - Cut out the stencil. (Download the FREE cut file for this stencil HERE.)
Step 4 - Paint the water color paper using the stencils you created.
Step 5 - To fold and assemble the art journal, fold the paper as shown below.
Next, fold it in half and cut only on the red dash line.
Refold longwise. Holding each end, push to the middle to open up where you made the cut.
Continue to push it all the way together and then fold the left edge over to create the cover. Use adhesive to glue together the individual pages.
Step 6 - Embellish. I jazzed up my book with bits of old book paper, bold patterned paper, some messy stitching with my sewing machine, and of course a good deal of doodling.
I added some of my favorite art quotes to the journal to finish it off.
Sponsor: Brother International
Disclosure: I am a paid consultant for Brother International Corporation and have received a ScanNCut from Brother to evaluate. However, the opinions expressed are entirely my own and based on my use of the product.
I'm waaaaaayyyy behind on posting my art journal pages here on my blog, so instead of going back to the older ones, here's one I did the other day...
Sometimes life is hard...living life with people gets complicated! Boy, I could totally relate the other night to the "spinster" in the book I had been reading who lives a simple life way out in the boondocks since at that moment in time I thought about how nice it would be to be her and not have to compromise on decisions with my Husband or have to deal with all the stuff I have on my plate right now. But that's not real life for me. In real life I choose to deal with it and live in a family in good times and bad.
After dealing with all that STUFF and getting a chance to talk with my Husband, I decided to clear a path on my workbench so I could art a little bit. Art is therapy! And this is the page I came up with.
Here's some close-ups...
I used Stencil Girl stencils from May's kit on it along with my favorite DecoArts Americana paint colors (Desert Turquoise, Ice Blue, Hauser Dark Green, Houser Medium Green, Houser Light Green, Golden Straw, Pumpkin, Melon, Black), a bunch of scrap papers and even map pages from an old Thomas Guide map book. All the black outlines were done with a charcoal pencil and smudged out with water.
Sponsor: DecoArt
Here's the art journal pages I finished yesterday for another swap. I really like this one and wish it was in my own journal LOL!
I took a couple of "in progress" photos while things were drying so you could see the layers. Here's the fist layer...collaged papers...
Then I added some dripage and marks....
And then stuck a bird on it....
And stamped out a great saying...
Enjoy your weekend!
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I love a good stencil, so I've been adding a few Stencil Girl ones to my collection with their monthly kits. (disclaimer: I'm just a happy customer, they didn't pay me to write this blog post.) I used the 9" x 12" peacock stencil from the January 2014 kit for these postcards I made for a postcard swap.
Here's a close-up of it...
For the swap we needed to have a 6 word sentence that's a life memoir on it, so this was mine.
I used Golden's fluid acrylic in Iridescent Silver Fine with the stencil...the paint is pretty light unless you get it in the right light and then it shines. I love it! The background was done with my gelli plate and some DecoArts paints in Pink Bubblegum, Cinnamon Drop, Razzle Berry. I also finished the pieces off with my Faber Castell Big Brush Pens...I even used the black one for stamping since my regular black stamp pad is too dried out.
Ok, no more pink & hearts for a bit LOL! I got a little crazy about that this Valentine's season. ;)
Sponsors: DecoArts, Faber Castell
For Valentine's Day this year I thought it would be fun to make some Valentine Inspired Gelli Print papers to use in handmade cards. Here's the finished results...
I used my ScanNCut™ to create the cards...to create it I just took the heart shape, duplicated it, and then overlapped them slightly where the card's spine would be. Next I scanned in my gelli printed paper so that I could line up the cards and the painted part of the paper I wanted to use.
Here's how it looked when it was cut out...
Next, I just added some embellishments...
Quick and Easy AND cute! So easy that kids could even do it!
Sponsors: Brother International, DecoArt, Faber-Castel
Disclosure: I am a paid consultant for Brother International Corporation and have received a ScanNCut from Brother to evaluate. However, the opinions expressed are entirely my own and based on my use of the product.
Ahhhh. It's that time of year again...the time when all the arts and craft manufactures unveil all their new products for the year at the Craft and Hobby Association trade show.
This year I'm working in the Brother booth (#663) demoing the ScanNCut machine...stop by and say hi if you're there or for those of you at home who want to see the machine in action, check out my YouTube videos or some of my ScanNCut projects blogged about so far...and as always, if you have any questions about the machine, CHA, or crafty things feel free to ask!
Happy New Year friends!
2014! Can you believe it!!! It seems like yesterday was Y2K, LOL, and yet here we are. Well, with the start of the new year comes about a million different crafty, scrapbooking, or mixed media ideas and classes and I've heard a lot of great things about The Documented Life project, and I love all the things I've seen people do so far, but the "problem" with it for me is that I already scrapbook Project Life and I keep my calendars and to-do lists digitally so, for me, it doesn't really have a place. BUT, like any great idea, I've altered it! I decided to grab a big 8.5" x 11"ish calendar book instead of a moleskin and use that. And instead of recording my to-do's, schedule, and appointments I'm recording my gratitude, blessings, and notes from my quiet time with God.
I made a quick video on how it will work...
Here's what I have finished so far...
In the monthly calendar section I'll record my daily gratitude.
And add some doodling and artsy stuff as the month goes on. Here's just a start of what I have...
Each month has a "notes" section that I'll journal something in. Here's this month's...
My One Little Word for this year is "joy"...joy in the good and the bad through my relationship with Jesus.
I will post photos of how this project/my life is going through out the year. I think I'll label them "soul journal" so you can click over ---------> there in the categories and find it if you need to.
Hey guess what Faber-Castell Lovers! I'm so thrilled to be part of the guest design team and sharing a new project with you today on their blog!
I've been hoarding a few of these awesome little frames from Ikea for about a year now and finally I've gotten around to using one for some inspiration around my studio...here's the tutorial on how I used the Stamper's Big Brush Pens, PITT® Artist Pens, some Art GRIP® Aquarelle Watercolor Pencils, and Unity Stamp Co rubber stamps to make this project.
Supplies: Green & Yellow Mixed Media Aquarelles and Ink sets; Art GRIP® Aquarelle Watercolor Pencils: 147, 124, 126, 123; PITT® Artist Pens: Pink Carmine 127; Stamper's Big Brush Pen: Black 199; White Cardstock - Stampin Up!; Frame - Ikea; Stamps - Unity Stamp Co.
Let me start off by thanking our military men and women, past and present, for the sacrifices they make along with their families. I have friends who's husbands serve and I see how hard it is on their wives and children and how strong all of them are while at home...frankly, I'm amazed at them all and I SO appreciate them for doing it. Thank you!!
Some of the Imaginisce Design Team have created Veteran's Day cards and we're sharing them today...check them all out HERE.
Here's my card. I think it's good for other occasions too...especially since I don't have anyone to give it to in my immediate family that is currently serving in the military. :)
I made the card using my Silhouette, and all the patterned papers are by Imaginisce. The base of the card was made with the shape "miss you like crazy card," and the stars with the "patriotic star three" shape. The stars cut out in three parts and I made them 3-D by using Imaginisce's colored foam adhesive in the center of the first and second layer of the stars.
Also I used part of an Imaginisce stamp to stamp onto the center white stars with gray ink...and then I used a ZIG pen to add some faux stitching to the edges of the stars as well.
Since the text cuts out attached to the card, I thought it might be a little fragile to stay like that so I backed it with some patterned paper leaving a little bit of a margin around it.
Thanks to US-Flag for the flag image!
Can you even tell this came from a scrapbook line that's geared for camping? Just wait until you see another project I did with it! I can't wait to show it with you.
I used one of my favorite stamp sets...the Studio AE May 2011 "Real Life" and Imaginisce's "Happy Camper" papers and bike die-cut. I had fun using my Silhouette to make the paper bow (shape: 3d ribbon bow) and the triangle boarder (shape: diamond circle border set).
Here's a close up of how cute that bow is. ;)


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Sue's StoryThis recipe is very simple not a lot of ingredients and not a lot of calories. It does have a lot of flavor that you will enjoy.
We always add shredded cheddar to the hot chili and some raw onion diced but it is optional.
Will have a pic the next time I make it.
1 small
onion diced
green pepper diced
3 clove
garlic chopped
2 lb
turkey burger
2 tsp
ground fennel
3 large
cans of kidney beans
3 can(s)
regular size stewed tomatoes
32 oz
tomato juice
3 Tbsp
chili powder
2 tsp
1 Tbsp
worcestershire sauce
12 oz
bag of cheddar cheese (optional)
Directions Step-By-Step
1Brown turkey burger pepper garlic onion fennel worchestershire sauce in a skillet or on the bottom of our chili pot.
2After it is browned if not browned in the pan your going to make the chili in transfer to chili pan and add the rest of the ingredients. Be sure to rinse the kidney beans.
3Add the additional spices listed and Simmer for 20 minutes.
4Serve in bowls and place cheddar cheese and onion on top if desired.
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Lynn Socko lynnsocko - Oct 3, 2011
Yummy, I like all these recipes I'm seeing, sure makes me hungry for chili!!!
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You wanted chili recipes!
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I just do what I am told....
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You are great Susan, and linking it to Cooking healthy and the thread from eariler, your a trooper!!!
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A new bumper sticker is making its way around Texas. With the word 'SECEDE', the sticker has become a hit among those who are angered by Mitt Romney's loss in the US presidential election.
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Voting is an illusion of choice,
right or left it's irrelevant
congr ess only listens to money like the one spilled by the NRA even though polls show how 90% of the people in this country felt .
USA = is really like a syndicated rerun of almost all failed known empires throughout existence.
what brought Rome down = Corruption with in the senate.
Con gress listen to $$ more than the people
our cousins in the UK would have had a riot for days.
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2. It was a Texas that got us knee deep into 2 wars for nothing and nearly bankrupted the entire country
3. Who will they trade with? Mexico, I don't think so not with the rep they have towards Mexicans.
4 . Oil from Canada Stops or do you think the rest of America will let you get away with that mess of a oil line you Texas have.
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This might be the last Chicago Sports Twitterverse in months not dominated by the Bears, so let's waste little time in getting to the major story: An all-star 7-foot Spaniard is coming from L.A. to help the Bulls win a championship. We know a lot about Pau Gasol's game. He's an elite post scorer, double-double machine and won two titles with the Lakers as Kobe Bryant's second option. And off the court? Well, he has terrible taste in late-night TV.
Want more? Discuss this article and others on RedEye Sports' Facebook page.
Gasol might have been the last person in America younger than 60 watching the old "Tonight Show." This is an embarrassing tweet, but if he can stay healthy next year, all will be forgiven.
The Bulls will also add forward Nikola Mirotic, a 2011 draft pick who has played at a high level in Spain's professional league. Some really qualified overseas basketball scouts are already predicting future stardom for Mirotic.
I wish you the best in your future projects @JayLeno !!— Pau Gasol (@paugasol) February 7, 2014
I don't know about Europe, but in America, we don't really trust anyone in the medical field to judge hoops talent.
Getting back to the serious issue here, Mirotic has long been a somewhat mysterious character in the Bulls' long-term plans.
David Nurse says Nikola Mirotic will probably become the next European NBA star. http://t.co/rGojkpCYLT— HoopsHype (@hoopshype) July 14, 2014
It would be great if he showed up in Chicago with bad teeth and a British flag car. #austinpowers. Let's be honest, though, a 15-foot jumper will do just fine.
In other news this week, White Sox pitcher Chris Sale and Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo grabbed last-minute MLB all-star nods when they were both voted in by fans. The #voterizzo hashtag was promoted so heavily by the Cubs that people started to pick up on the ridiculousness. Some hilarity ensued.
'International Man of Mystery' Nikola Mirotic is headed to the #Bulls, via @KCJHoop. http://t.co/do05JqC0SH pic.twitter.com/aEhDeEyRoJ— ChicagoSports (@ChicagoSports) July 13, 2014
See, if only the city's Divvy bikes were pink unicorns. One lucky fan even got out of doing regular household chores to #voterizzo.
Not everyone will want you to #VoteRizzo, but, you know what? pic.twitter.com/9Bpv6lfQhj— Brett Taylor (@BleacherNation) July 10, 2014
And many Chicagoans started to attach #voterizzo to every tweet, including completely asinine observations or life goals.
Told Travis I couldn't clean until after 3 when voting ends, he told me not to clean at all #besthusband #VoteRizzo— Brittany Wood (@bwz428) July 10, 2014
Dear Drewbabyyy, I think that's achievable if you just put your mind to it. #voterizzo.
Finally, like I so often conclude this column, I present a quick take on the Bears, who start training camp soon.
Cornerback Tim Jennings is a favorite of the Twitterverse, and he spent the 4th of July on a creepy mission to find the best side dishes.
Wish I was drunk all the time. #k #VoteRizzo— Drewbabyyy (@Drewbabee) July 11, 2014
The thing I can't figure out here is if you are going to crash other peoples' barbecues, don't you want to try the hamburgers, hot dogs and chicken breasts? Potato salad is the last food I'm grabbing while I quickly avoid strange family and friends.
Here's hoping we get more answers soon.
Jake Bressler is a RedEye special contributor.
Me today!!! I'm crashing everybody BBQ looking for the best potato salad!!!! #creeplife #happy4th… http://t.co/riQS1rFwm2— Tim Jennings (@HennOrJenn26) July 4, 2014
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In response to yesterday's post, a smart note from a reader that jibes with what I have been told by people on the ground in the region:
It would be worthwhile to point out that anyone who actually believes Israel's public demagoguery about not talking to Hamas is a fool; Israel and Hamas speak and even negotiate through back channels (including through the U.S. diplomatic service) all the time. Just because the political bigheads aren't shaking hands on rostrums doesn't mean they don't actually communicate.
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From the November 2013 issue
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How pro-oil Louisiana politicians have shaped American environmental policy
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A trip to one of the properties at issue in Louisiana's oil-pollution lawsuits
Acres of hemp grown by "patriotic'" U.S. farmers in 1942 at the behest of the U.S. government:
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A study suggested that the health effects of exposure to nuclear radiation at Chernobyl were no worse than ill health resulting from smoking and normal urban air pollution.
Greenpeace apologized after activists accidentally defaced the site of Peru's 2,000-year-old Nazca Lines when they unfurled cloth letters reading "time for change" near the ancient sand drawings. "We fully understand," the group wrote in a statement, "that this looks bad."
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Posts tagged 'christianity'
Take this, Transcendental Argument for God's Existence…
So, I know I've said recently I wanted to get away from all of this, but I just couldn't help but post this because I find it amusing…
It occurred to me today that probably the core loophole in all of theism is found in the inherent impossibility for God /gods to be described without assuming the universe already exists. Try it! (Friendly reminder, you can't use any words that assume space and time exist. You know, core words like "in", "outside of", "before", "beginning", "pre-existing", "incarnate", "only", etc.)
Consider one example: the phrase "God is three in one" or even "God is one".
Apologist Dr. James White said in a recent debate: "numbers are a part of Creation itself".
However, if God created numbers then it is idolatrous and irrational to use any numbers to describe God. If God did not create numbers yet has properties defined numerically, then a believer admits there is something more fundamental to reality than God.
Now, to help see how silly all this is, imagine how many people have been killed for not accepting the correct numerical description of God…
Continue Reading October 11, 2009 at 2:49 pm Joshua 11 comments
seek and ye shall find…. but what?
I've been reading the comments here lately and I have noticed that a lot of Christian readers say the same things over and over again: "If you REALLY had been a Christian you would have never de-converted."
Now the details of the statements differ from reader to reader, some saying "if you'd really had faith," others saying "if you'd really known the love of God," or "if you'd really read the Bible with an open heart," "if you really prayed honestly," or even "if you were a true seeker you would have found the Lord."
I've been struck by another thing recently as well: noticing that many de-converts were formerly in the ministry.
These two things made me think that maybe it's being TOO dedicated, too devoted, too much a seeker that is the danger.
Here's what I mean: Maybe we de-converts were more real in our Christianity than the people who can't believe we eventually rejected "the truth." We weren't content with going to church on Sunday and Wednesday, or with going to confession once a week, or with saying our daily prayers and reading the Bible in a year every year — whatever the flavor of true devotion was in our particular version of Christianity.
We wanted more. I know that is true for myself. I wanted to see the power of God, the way it was described in the Bible. I wanted to experience what the apostles experienced on the day of Pentecost. I was hungry for more of God and I read the Bible every day, over and over again in several translations. I worshipped Jesus with all of my heart.
I know whatever I say here won't convince anyone that I was a "real" Christian…
Continue Reading September 26, 2009 at 7:58 pm druchunas 444 comments
The Funk of it All
I put the phone back on the receiver with a hesitant click. Did I really almost end the message with "In Jesus' name, amen?" Could I seriously be praying too much?
Glancing to the other side of the room I once again fell back into my mind. The thoughts haunted like an itch on the brain that you are desperately trying to scratch, but cannot. Flooding in were the doubts, the questions, the wondering at my every action and thought. Was it a lie if you had honest intentions at the time? Did you need to confess it?
An erection during church service. The horror. Every small slit of cleavage told a story of a young man's temptation. Except for Mrs. W… I hope God doesn't put me with a woman like her. How does her husband do it… do her. But God probably will. God knows best and often what we think is best for us is not what is best. Doubtless I would end up with an ugly woman, just so God can teach me how to be thankful for what I have. I wonder if it is all the same in the dark. I wonder what a vagina looks like. What do you call a vagina anyway? I know on men it is called a penis, but dad only explained to me what an erection was and didn't tell me what sex actually was. I'll bet I could find a picture of a vagina in the dictionary if I knew what it was called.
Flipping the pages one by one, each one falling with a thump that was only matched by a beat of my heart. Thump. Thump. Thump. B. r. e… a… Jesus wouldn't want this. Jesus is watching me. Oh, how I love you Jesus, but I am dying of curiosity. A footstep upstairs. What if I was caught with my erection up and my hand on a picture of a naked woman? Lust is sin. Slide the dictionary back onto the shelf, Josh. There, Josh. Thank you Lord for helping me resist temptation…
Continue Reading September 24, 2009 at 11:27 pm Joshua 98 comments
A caveman could figure it out (The Gog Monologues)
In talking with my wife once about my reasons for de-conversion, I set forth some very simple logic about why BibleGod could not be real. I basically said, "If the God of the Bible or Christianity is real, then there are certain, distinct traits about him that we can be sure of. Those traits have obvious and necessary outcomes. We simply need to look for those necessary outcomes. If we don't find them, we are forced to conclude that the being we are discussing does not exist."
Knowing the logic of this was unassailable, she derailed it all by saying, "That's Enlightenment thinking. It's all human reason as the ultimate. There are more things in the universe than what human reason can deduce."
Of course the discussion was over then. Once someone takes logic and brains out of the discussion, there are no guidelines to go by. One can make up any specious claims and back it with tradition, "alternate thinking", appeals to authority, or voodoo.
Of course I knew this was wrong "thinking", but I needed a bit of time to think it through. Aside from the obvious problem of divorcing the only thinking organ we have in favor of …….. whatever, the big problem with the "That's Enlightenment (or Humanist) thinking" approach is that it's bogus. It's not Enlightenment thinking. It's just thinking.
Straightforward logic isn't something humanity only came upon after the Middle Ages. It's been around since we first starting hunting and using tools. It doesn't take a post-Enlightenment, college-educated, westerner to think that way. A caveman could do it…
Continue Reading September 24, 2009 at 12:57 pm LeoPardus 116 comments
What can I know?
I was a seminary-trained pastor who felt responsible for those I pastored. I was responsible for telling them the truth, and more- for pointing to the Truth, the Way and the Life. My problem was that I could not figure out what the truth (or Truth) was. At one point, I counted at least twelve possible biblical understandings of Jesus and the Christian gospel- all of which were supported by some verses and condemned by others. What was I supposed to teach? The more I studied, the less confidence I had that I could say anything certain about God's works or will. Eventually, I had to admit to myself that I had no confidence I could say anything certain about God, including whether or not there was one. When I reached that point, I asked my bishop to release me from my ministry.
Back in April, Leopardus posted a video about critical thinking and open mindedness. The same people have now made a video called Putting Faith in its place. This video shows the reasoning that led me to deconversion better than I could. Enjoy.
Dealing with Doubt
Part 5 of My journey into and, later, out of Christianity
It was my sister's turn to ride in the front seat, so I climbed into the back. I wasn't in the mood to talk, but that wasn't unusual, so I sat quietly as mom backed the station wagon out of the driveway.
I was thinking about the doctrine of the virgin birth, that it was simply impossible for Mary to get pregnant without "knowing a man." I wasn't stupid, after all. I had read the booklet that my mother gave me about the sperm and eggs joining to form a zygote; I had taken health class in seventh grade. I'd already known everything in the booklet that Mom had given me, but I hadn't told her that. She was trying to be a good mother, it wasn't my place to tell her that she was too late to teach me about the birds and the bees. And health class came even later, when I couldn't think of even one kid in my class who didn't already know the material that we were taught. We may have been immature, giggling and blushing behind our text books, but we already knew where babies came from. So now, sitting in the back seat of the car, I couldn't stop thinking that it was impossible for Jesus to have been born of a virgin, it just didn't make sense. But how could I be doubting such a basic Bible story, one I'd been taught for my entire life, the single fact that was considered true in every church I'd ever attended? I'd known about sex for years, yet I'd never had a problem believing in this miracle before.
My head hurt from the frown on my face, my clenched teeth, and the intense concentration of my mind. I could not come up with an answer but I knew I didn't want to doubt. I wanted to have faith, even faith as small as a seed that could grow into a tree. If I could only muster up a tiny bit of faith…. but no. The doubt, the science of reproduction, was prevailing over my thoughts. My heart started pounding in my chest, and my breathing got faster and faster. In a few minutes, tears started flowing down my face. I tried to cry quietly so my mother and sister wouldn't hear me. But they were used to my emotional outbursts by then and probably would have ignored me anyway, after asking what was wrong and getting no response.
Inside my head I began chanting, "Lord, I believe. Help thou my unbelief!" I couldn't talk; my nose was completely stuffed up from the crying…
Continue Reading September 11, 2009 at 12:55 pm druchunas 36 comments
Comfort for budding atheists (Ray Comfort that is)
Ray Comfort has been aptly dubbed "The Grandmaster of Christian Ignorance". Here are a few choice samples of his utter idocy.
If you would like to see the expanded version, go to his blog, Atheist Central, and look on the right side of the page a little ways down.
• If God didn't exist, the atheist wouldn't have something to not believe in.
• An atheist is someone who believes that nothing made everything.
• An atheist is someone who pretends that there is no God.
• The human propensity to gullibility is evidenced by evolution's many believers.
• It is impossible for a Christian to convert to atheism because a Christian is someone who knows God.
• We have men who call themselves scientists, when they should have instead got a job with Disney as "imagineers."
• School children should have evolution explained to them, so that they can see how unscientific and crazy it is.


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Raven Industries Reports Fourth Quarter And Fiscal 2010 Results
SIOUX FALLS, S.D., March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Raven Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: RAVN) today announced its performance for the three months and fiscal year ended January 31, 2010. Lower sales reflected weaker economic conditions in Raven's markets. However, cost reductions and operating efficiencies led to improved profitability. In the fourth quarter, the Company produced a 25 percent increase in net income on 7 percent lower sales. Earnings per diluted share in the fourth quarter increased to 32 cents compared with 26 cents in the prior year period.
For the full year, sales were down 15 percent to $237.8 million from a record $279.9 million in fiscal 2009. This reflected lower revenues at the Applied Technology and Engineered Films divisions and slight increases at Electronic Systems and Aerostar. Net income decreased 7 percent to $28.6 million, or $1.58 per diluted share, compared with the year-ago record of $30.8 million, or $1.70 per diluted share. Return on sales improved to 12.0 percent from 11.0 percent.
"Raven had a good year, but not a record year as our markets deteriorated," said Ronald M. Moquist, chief executive officer. "However, we responded quickly in the face of this situation. Cuts were made and spending was aggressively managed. Things under our control, such as efficiency, productivity and quality, showed significant improvement. While we operated in a more defensive mode, we did make new investments in selected growth opportunities."
For the fourth quarter, sales of $55.8 million decreased 7 percent from $59.9 million for the year-ago period. While net income in the previous year's fourth quarter was hurt by losses in Engineered Films, their rapid response to the recession returned the division to profitability. As a result, consolidated net income for the latest three months increased 25 percent to $5.8 million, from $4.7 million.Applied Technology Invests in Long-term Growth Annual revenues for the Applied Technology Division, at $86.2 million compared with the fiscal 2009 record of $103.1 million, showed a 16 percent decline. Operating income was off 24 percent, to $25.7 million, compared with $33.9 million for the prior year. For the fourth quarter, sales were $17.3 million versus $19.6 million, or a 12 percent decrease. Operating income in the latest quarter was down 21 percent to $4.1 million from $5.3 million. High input costs, combined with lower commodity prices, reduced profits for many American growers. Caution about equipment purchases reduced sales in this division. While revenues from international markets were also down for the year, they increased 17 percent in the fourth quarter—reaching 20 percent of division annual sales versus 18 percent a year ago.
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An Essay by Karen Dionne
I'm ten years old. My Big Ben-style alarm clock has stopped working. Maybe I wound it too tightly, maybe it's just worn out. Whatever the reason, the alarm hasn't gone off in days.
I know I can fix it, if only I can get a look inside. When I tell my parents, they don't laugh. Instead, my dad gives me a set of miniature screwdrivers, my mom gives me an empty shoebox, and on that day, my writing career is born.
Okay, technically, I didn't take up novel writing until I was in my mid-forties. But by encouraging me to go ahead and try to fix that clock, even though they knew full well that all I'd have to show for my efforts would be a shoebox full of clock parts, my parents in effect said, "We believe in you."
Their faith in me, along with the corollary that it's okay to fail as long as you try, laid the foundation for every major challenge I've undertaken since. Moving with my husband and infant daughter to Michigan's Upper Peninsula to live in a tent while we built our tiny cabin; traveling to an active volcano on Red Alert in Northern Patagonia, Chile to research my second novel; running a writers conference in New York City two days after Hurricane Sandy.


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Marcia's StoryI've always loved hard boiled eggs. You can do so many things with them. They are low carb, healthy and filling all by themselves with a little salt and pepper.
I love deviled eggs, egg salad, and tuna with egg salad and now pimiento cheese spread with eggs, too!
I've also started using the "cage free" eggs which have a more colorful yellow, stronger white, and more vitamins.
My only problem: how to peel them without loosing pieces of the egg that get stuck to the shell.
I found the answer!! It is baking soda!!
whole eggs
pot of water (just enough to cover the eggs)
1 Tbsp
baking soda
Directions Step-By-Step
1Put about 3 fingers of water into the pan.
2Measure 1 Tbls baking soda into the water and stir to dissolve
3Gently place eggs in the water. As you place your eggs in the water the level of the water will get deeper. (You may need to reposition one or two so they are under water.) When you have placed your last egg in the water check the level to make sure the eggs are covered. If not, add more water. If there is more than 1/4 inch of water above the eggs, pour out a little. There is no need to spend time boiling water you don't need. This water level works with this cooking time.
4Place the pan on the burner and turn the heat to high. Set the timer for 15 minutes. (15-18 minutes if the eggs are extra large.) Let it come to a rolling boil and turn down a little if it is too vigorous but keep it boiling until the timer goes off.
5When the timer goes off, take the pan to the sink and turn on the cold water into the pan letting it overflow into the sink until you've exchanged the hot water for cold. Test with your finger: when the water is cold, turn off the tap.
6The eggs will still be hot, so be careful.
7Let them sit about five minutes in the cold water and then you can begin peeling your warm eggs.
8If you follow these cooking and cooling methods you will never get "green eggs" again. They will always be perfectly cooked with perfect yellows. And the baking soda will allow them to peel perfectly, too.
9One thing... The baking soda worked very well when I was peeling the warm eggs. It also worked well after the eggs has been stored in the fridge for a few hours. BUT... it did not work so well after the eggs had been stored in their shells for more than six hours. After that length of time they seem to be a little stuck to the eggs again, so peel them when they are warm and store them in zip lock bags or covered dish for later use. If you want them to keep their shape, put them in a bowl of cold water (enough so they float) and cover with saran wrap and place in the fridge. This way they float in the water and when you pull them out they will still be egg shaped.
10One more thing: using the baking soda does add a tiny little bit of "saltiness" to the eggs so use less salt than usual when preparing your dishes.
11Found this interesting note on the internet. I have not tried it, but am always fascinated by other people's methods:
Joan V Whiteman · Melbourne Beach, Florida
Gourmet restaurants cook eggs on the stove, pour in cold water, clamp on the lid and shake vigorously. The shells fall off. Saves power too as they only cook 10-15 mins, only 10 if you start with boiling water.
12I am grateful for the information that was posted at this web site: mnn.com/...-to-peel-hard-boiled-eggs
About this Recipe
Course/Dish: Eggs, Other Side Dishes
Main Ingredient: Eggs
Regional Style: American
Dietary Needs: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Low Carb
Other Tags: Quick & Easy, Healthy
Gail Johnson GDJJJ - Feb 16, 2013
Glory be! Can't wait to try this, cause I hate peeling boiled eggs!!
Ellen Bales Starwriter - Feb 16, 2013
Great tips, Marcia! I've never heard the baking soda tip before, but you can bet I will try it next time--thank you!
Marcia McCance mmccance - Feb 16, 2013
That is exactly how I felt, Gail. It was very satisfying to try it and find that the eggs really did peel better. Enjoy!!
Marcia McCance mmccance - Feb 16, 2013
Thanks Ellen! Let me know if it works for you, too!! Hugs!!
albina carlos whitethumb - Feb 16, 2013
Hi Marcia, My husband loves hard boiled eggs and I am going to try that baking soda idea. I have made tuna and egg salad for years too! My husband grew up on a chicken farm and introduced me to that. Take care and thank you for posting that idea!


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Bernard R. "Bud" Dobson, 87, Coolspring, died Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at Mahoning Riverside Manor, Punxsutawney.
He was born Sept. 17, 1924, in Worthville, a son of the late Jacob A. and Ida Mae (Maurer) Dobson.
April 21, 1948, in Worthville, he married his wife of 64 years, Lois G. Fike, who survives.
Mr. Dobson was a veteran of World War II, having served on the USS McCracken and USS Talladega in the Pacific Theater.
Janet T. "Toddy" Mahan, 83, Warren, entered the presence of the Lord Wednesday, May 2, 2012, after a short illness.
She was born Oct. 14, 1928, in Oliver Township, a daughter of the late John and Edna (Lingenfelter) Todd.
March 31, 1951, in Winchester, Va., she married Gordon David Mahan, who preceded her in death May 5, 2008.
Phyllis J. Grube, 88, Punxsutawney, died Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at Punxsutawney Area Hospital.
She was born Sept. 28, 1923, in Punxsutawney, a daughter of the late Charles and Blanche (Dennison) Hurd.
May 26, 1943, she married Richard M. Grube, who preceded her in death July 19, 2001.
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She was a graduate of Calvary Christian Bible School.
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George Joseph "Bud" Zatsick, 93, Punxsutawney, died Tuesday, May 1, 2012, at Jefferson Manor in Brookville.
He was born April 14, 1919, in Punxsutawney, the son of the late Joseph Blaze and Mary (Banasz) Zatsick.
He was married to Anne Marino, who preceded him in death.
Mr. Zatsick was a member of Teamster Union Local 110 and worked as a warehouse foreman for Jefferson Grocery.
He was a veteran of World War II, having served as a corporal in the U.S. Army.
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Susan M. Aljoe, 55, DuBois, died Tuesday, May 1, 2012, at home.
She was born March 9, 1957, in DuBois, a daughter of the late Charles E. and Dorothy M. (Long) Reitz.
June 14, 1975, she married Ronald M. Aljoe, who survives, of DuBois.
Mrs. Aljoe was a 1975 graduate of Jeff Tech in Reynoldsville. She was employed at Wal-Mart in DuBois.
She was a member of the Treasure Lake Church and the Christian & Missionary Alliance Church, both located in DuBois.
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She was born July 23, 1940, in Big Soldier, a daughter of the late Steve and Mary (Kusnirak) Wascovich.
She was married to Francis Caltagarone, who survives, of Reynoldsville.
Mrs. Caltagarone was a graduate of Reynoldsville-Winslow High School, and she worked as a waitress for many years, as well as at Cameron Manufacturing, Kniseley Coal Company.
Robert Earl Schwab, 88, Falconer, N.Y., and Bradenton, Fla., passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2012, at his home in Falconer.
He was born Feb. 19, 1924, in Frostburg, a son of the late James and Maud (Roush) Schwab.
Mr. Schwab was a graduate of Punxsutawney High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served during World War II from 1944 to 1946.
Sept. 24, 1947, he married Betty L. Straitiff Schwab, who preceded him in death Oct. 1, 1984.
Dec. 28, 1985, in Jamestown, N.Y., he married Nora Mae Staley Zimmerman Schwab, who survives.
Guy R. Siverling, Sr., 81, Punxsutawney, died Sunday, April 29, 2012, at UPMC-Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh.
He was born Oct. 31, 1930, in Oliveburg, a son of the late Carlos and Irene (Means) Siverling.
Nov. 14, 1951, in Valier, he married Geraldine L. Phillips, who survives.
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Wheeler K's 10, Campbell homers as Mets beat Cubs
|New York Mets starting pitcher Zack Wheeler fist-bumps teammates after leaving a baseball game during the seventh inning against the Chicago Cubs, Friday, Aug. 15, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
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NEW YORK — Zack Wheeler struck out 10 in a gritty performance, Eric Campbell hit a three-run homer and the New York Mets beat the free-swinging Chicago Cubs, 3-2, Friday night.
Wheeler (8-8) threw a career-high 120 pitches in 6 2-3 innings, allowing two runs and four hits. He walked four and hit a batter but overpowered the Cubs in improving to 5-0 in his last nine starts.
The Cubs entered having struck out 77 times in their previous seven games, including 16 on Thursday in a loss to Milwaukee. Five of their first six outs Friday came by the K, and they fanned 14 times overall.
Vic Black struck out the only batter he faced and Jeurys Familia had two strikeouts in the eighth inning. Pitching with a hernia, Jenrry Mejia fanned one in a perfect ninth for his 18th save.
Travis Wood (7-10) gave up three runs and four hits in 5 1-3 innings to drop to 0-5 in his last 11 starts.
The Mets rebounded from a dreadful three-game sweep at the hands of the NL East-leading Washington Nationals to beat the Central's last-place Cubs for just the first time in four meetings between the teams this season.
Chicago swept three games at Wrigley Field in June. Wheeler pitched 6 2-3 shutout innings but got a no-decision in the opener of that series.
The Cubs took a 2-0 lead in the third — the one inning Wheeler did not record a K — behind Anthony Rizzo's run-scoring groundout and Starlin Castro's RBI single. Castro had two hits, extending his hitting streak to 14 games.
Campbell, getting more playing time since Chris Young was cut a week ago, hit the second homer of his career an out after Wood walked David Wright and Lucas Duda.
Mets: Right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka (elbow inflammation) will make a rehabilitation start for Double-A Binghamton on Saturday. Manager Terry Collins says he is not sure where Matsuzaka will fit when he returns.
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The bus stopped at the park headquarters but instead of stopping we were put in a room and given a talk by one of the park rangers. The guy was fantastic, talking about safety and were most injuries occur. He also covered the rules of the park but in a context of "how you can help" it was quite obvious stuff but it was put across really well. The most amusing bit was about the wildlife of the park, they are trying to keep the town dogs out of the park so if a dog befriends you and tries to follow you leaving town simply shout at it and if it doesn't go then throw rocks at it, this was dead serious, at first I thought he was joking but he wasn't there are endangered species here which the dogs will try and kill. We then got onto the subject of Puma's, if you are lucky enough to see one, enjoy the experience it is likely it will run off when it sees you, if it does approach you, make yourself look big and start shouting, if it doesn't back away, you guessed it, pick up rocks and throw them at it (do not turn your back and run) then go back to the park headquarters afterwards and report your sighting
The trek was pretty awesome but having probably already walked about 5km with the rucksacks in El Calafate and El Chalten getting on and off the busses we started to feel the pain before we got to the main climb, I was trying to push us on as it was getting so late. The views on the way were spectacular and the views of the mountains were incredible, we realised just how lucky we were to have such a clear and unwind day. (Erica edit: Standing at the top looking out over the valley and then up at the top of Mount Fitz Roy, one of the world's most difficult mountain climbs (we were not attempting that even though Andrew insists that he is an amazing rock climber, I am yet to see evidence of this though) it really was awesome and worth the exhausting climb). We got back to the hostel at about 20:30 quite frankly we were knackered. We didn't even bother with tea, managing a quick shower and straight to sleep, perhaps this was the walk or perhaps just the fact we only had a few hours sleep the night before wine and beer as well, perfect preparation to walk about 16 miles! Our six bed dorm only had one other person in there an Israeli guy whom when we 'hola'd' him suggested we never do that again as he doesn't speak Spanish, I don't think we spoke to him again, but we heard him having a poo in the middle of the night which was a nice treat. En-suite dorm rooms really don't do it for us - I mean what is the point? It's just gross!
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Belvedere Park, Georgia
For population 25 years and over in Belvedere Park:
For population 15 years and over in Belvedere Park CDP:
457 residents are foreign born (1.8% Asia, 0.6% Europe, 0.5% Latin America, 0.5% Africa).
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2012: $1,388 (1.1%)
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Atlanta, GA (8.3 miles , pop. 416,474).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (589.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).
Nearest cities: Avondale Estates, GA (1.2 miles ), Candler-McAfee, GA (1.3 miles ), Decatur, GA (1.6 miles ), Scottdale, GA (1.8 miles ), Panthersville, GA (1.8 miles ), North Decatur, GA (2.0 miles ), Pine Lake, GA (2.1 miles ), Clarkston, GA (2.1 miles ).
Latitude: 33.75 N, Longitude: 84.26 W
Daytime population change due to commuting: -3,539 (-24.6%)
Property values in Belvedere Park, GA
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Work and jobs in Belvedere Park: detailed stats about occupations, industries, unemployment, workers, commute
Average climate in Belvedere Park, Georgia
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
Tornado activity:
Belvedere Park-area historical tornado activity is above Georgia state average. It is 127% greater than the overall U.S. average.
On 11/22/1992, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 26.4 miles away from the Belvedere Park place center injured 46 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.
On 1/10/1972, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 4.1 miles away from the place center killed one person and injured 9 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.
Earthquake activity:Belvedere Park-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Georgia state average. It is 98% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG, Depth: 12.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 93.8 miles away from the city center
On 3/18/2003 at 06:04:24, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 79.0 miles away from Belvedere Park center
On 1/18/2000 at 22:19:31, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 79.9 miles away from the city center
On 7/19/1997 at 17:06:34, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 95.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)
Natural disasters:The number of natural disasters in DeKalb County (10) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 3
Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 3, Hurricanes: 3, Storms: 3, Tornadoes: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Snowfall: 1, Drought: 1, Tornado: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Air Quality Index (AQI)
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 11.6. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 4.6 miles away from the city center.
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 10.4. This is about average. Closest monitor was 4.6 miles away from the city center.
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 20.6. This is about average. Closest monitor was 7.1 miles away from the city center.
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 1.67. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 4.6 miles away from the city center.
Lead (Pb) [µ/m3] level in 2008 was 0.00296. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 3.6 miles away from the city center.
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2012: 23.1%
(12.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 25.9% for Black residents, 24.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.0% for other race residents, 46.6% for two or more races residents)
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12 people in other noninstitutional group quarters in 2000
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Religion statistics for Belvedere Park CDP (based on DeKalb County data)Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 35.19%
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Food Environment Statistics:
Number of grocery stores: 128
Number of supercenters and club stores: 3
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 60
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 259
Number of full-service restaurants: 520
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12.77% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($37,573 average adjusted gross income)
0.32% of residents moved from foreign countries ($326 average AGI)
Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
12.81% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($44,665 average adjusted gross income)
0.10% of residents moved to foreign countries ($406 average AGI)
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Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0229.00 , 0231.01, 0231.02, 0231.07, 0231.08
Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0229.00 , 0231.01, 0231.02, 0231.07, 0231.08
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Sonic 4 delayed until late 2010, will be released on iPhone
Sega just dropped two items of information about Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I, one slightly disappointing and one ... interesting? First for the kind of bad news: it's been delayed from its original "summer" release to "late 2010." "The additional time will allow the Development Team to focus ...
Leaked Sonic 4 mine cart footage is all yours
Adding to last week's leaked footage of Sonic 4's Splash Hill Zone is a new clip (embedded after the break) from the downloadable game's Lost Labyrinth Zone. There's more to be seen at the source, but we singled out one clip in particular because it served as the best evidence that Sonic 4 really...
New Sonic 4 screens capture sundown in Splash Hill Zone
Click to enlarge Feeling blue today? Maybe it's because you sensed that Sega was going to make your eyes tear up (in a good way) with these razor-sharp new Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1 screenshots. Or maybe you're just down in the dumps; in which case, we're sorry to hear it -- and we really ...
See Sonic 4's Splash Hill Zone, Eggman
For those of you who have yet to decide to boycott Sonic the Hedgehog 4, Sega has released some new media of the downloadable rodent-racing platformer. Including ... the second known character to appear in the game. Okay, before more of you start boycotting, it's just Eggman (or Dr. Robotnik, or wha...
Sonic fans remix Sonic 4 intro, get way too excited
Oh, Sonic fans. Every time a new Sonic is announced, you joke about not getting fooled again and you promise that, this time, you won't be taken in. And we believe you -- why would you go back to Sonic after everything he's done to you? But then a few weeks go by, and suddenly we click a link and f...
'Project Needlemouse' is Sonic the Hedgehog 4; episodic on PS3, Wii and 360 this summer
It's long been known that "Project Needlemouse," announced by Sega last September, was the codename for a new 2D, console Sonic the Hedgehog title. It was subsequently revealed (much to our delight) that Sonic would be its only playable character, and we now know that the game will be, in fact, a ...
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(Prior to Fall 2010, this course was known as CIS 25.The information below might still reflect the old course numbers. Bracketed numbers, if any, are the old course numbers. Learn more...)
3 hours; 3 credits
Design and implementation of operating systems for large computers. Multiprogramming, multiprocessing, time sharing. Resource allocation and scheduling. Communications, conversational computing, computer networks. Memory protection, interrupts, segmentation, paging, and virtual memories.
Prerequisite: Computer and Information Science 21 or 3130 [22]; and 3305 [27] or 3310 [27.1] or 3315 [28]. It is recommended that students be acquainted with at least two computing platforms (e.g., PC, Macintosh, UNIX workstation, IBM mainframe) before taking Computer and Information Science 3320 [25].
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