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If you've ever dreamed about designing needlepoint, but were afraid your skills were not up to the challenge, wonder no more. Here are three smart tips to help you move from beginner to budding designer, capable of creating needlepoint pieces that are as good as those of any professional designer.
Part of the great pleasure of designing needlepoint is searching for inspiration. With these three resources, you can find lots of inspiration, simply by looking at everything around you and trying to imagine how you would stitch it in needlepoint.
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Get Unlimited Access to Free Antique & Vintage Patterns
You get all the inspiration you can use from this free antique pattern library. It contains thousands of needlecraft patterns and free printables to experiment with when you are just beginning to discover how easy it is to create needlepoint projects.
Most patterns can be used without modification to allow color, shapes, and stitches to form unique needlepoint designs. Other charts and drawings from these resources can stimulate your imagination to such a degree that you will only need to use certain motifs and parts of the original patterns to make entirely new needlework creations.
Each full-color pattern will start your creative juices flowing with even more imaginative ideas that can be turned into original needlepoint projects.
You will soon learn how to look beyond the basic patterns to what you can creatively make with them, from changing colors and direction of stitches to mixing and matching different pattern pieces to even altering the size and dimension of each design motif.
Even if you don't feel confident about your design skills, you need not be intimidated by the sheer volume of patterns on this site. Before downloading anything, make a quick tour of the patterns and either bookmark or open in a new window on your computer any that jump out immediately and inspire you.
After you've looked at everything on the site (this make take several hours), go back over the ones you've selected and narrow down the list to those that grab your attention. Download and save your selections to use in creating needlepoint designs.
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Paint Your Needlepoint Designs
You can easily adapt ideas to make needlepoint designs by painting them yourself on a blank canvas. This step-by-step tutorial shows you everything you need to create a hand-painted canvas—from choosing the right paints to solving the most common problems that can occur.
Here are a few examples of things you will learn.
- When painting needlepoint designs on canvas, it is sometimes worthwhile to think about what the needlework will be when it has been stitched and finished, and then choose design shapes and paints that will complement the item.
- It's always a good idea to carefully look over the canvas after painting to make sure the coverage is as you planned. If necessary, go over the areas again with paint until you get the desired finish.
- Make sure to let the paint dry thoroughly before choosing threads. Wet paint will make the canvas either lighter or darker than when it is dry. This could cause problems when trying to make exact color matches.
You are encouraged to experiment with scrap pieces of needlepoint canvas and start with simple projects such as tree ornaments or easy shapes that cover large spaces of the canvas. Even one shape can be drawn on the canvas several times, with each one painted in a different color to work in your favorite needlepoint stitches.
When you are more confident in your work, you can attempt more challenging projects like painted needlepoint portraits or other intricate shape combinations.
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Create Original Needlepoint Designs From Photos
Anyone who has ever stitched more than one needlepoint project is always looking for ways to keep each new one from being dull and boring and transforming it into an original work of art. Using photos and online images are two of the easiest ways to create needlepoint designs with flair and lots of originality.
Creating needlepoint from photos is different from the previous two methods. Instead of tracing designs or painting patterns on canvas, it requires special needlework design software to turn photos and images into needlepoint charts.
It is easy to learn how to make attractive needlepoint patterns in this way. Here are a few tips to help you select the right photos for the best designs.
- Plain photos work best. You'll want to choose images that are plain and simple without being so busy that the details get lost when the chart is rendered or the final pattern will end up looking too fussy.
- Get quality needlework design software. After importing the photo into the design software, make sure to maneuver it into the exact position you want—especially if you are using two or more photos to make a collage or larger needlepoint design.
- Clean up before rendering. Once you are happy with image placement, make any color switches and additional design changes before cleaning up the edges and background areas. After everything meets with your satisfaction, export or render the design to an image file you can save on your computer.
If you must keep a lot of detail, be careful not to overuse needlepoint stitches or specialty threads and fibers when working on relatively small items or you will spoil the finished appearance.


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New In: Impalpable Finishing Powder
This completely transparent powder allows you to finish your make-up routine or to underline your natural beauty when worn alone for a velvet soft result.
With the incredibly smooth feeling of vaporous silk, a fine dusting of this invisible loose powder softens unwanted flaws and rewards the complexion with an even skin tone and velvety matt finish.
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Our Long-lasting Eye Shadow collection presented in Beauty Store Business, January 2014 (USA).
A Journey Into The Scent 'Lilt' With Singer Tiffany Roth
Helder Suffenplan, founder and author of SCENTURY, met our founder and creative director Alexandra De Montfort at ELEMENTS showcase a few weeks ago in the US where he was introduced to our fragrance collections.
In a blind test, he recently presented 'Lilt' from our Fragrant Confections Collection to Midnight Magic singer Tiffany Roth.
New In: 'Allegria' and 'Muse'
We are introducing the two new scents 'Allegria' and 'Muse' as part of our Fragrant Confections Collection.
'Allegria', a green floral woody scent, can best be described with pure nature, the lush feel of leaves and moss, like the endless mossy lands of Kyoto.
'Muse', a woody floral cedarwood, is a contrast between the sensuality and femininity of jasmine and dark & addictive woody ambery back notes.
For a full list of notes and fragrance descriptions visit our Web Boutique.
Introducing: Two New Fragrances
Infused with luminescence, 'Muse' has the seductive pull of a moth to the flame. Silky-scented notes are poised to reveal an earthy eroticism with the charismatic wiles of a forbidden flower. In enticing whisperings, the airy touch of fruity sweetness barely contains a jasmine accord, so deeply sensual, its more suggestive of artful potion than perfume. Creamy florals reaching out from resinous woods, moss and musk, keep you locked in the heart of 'Muse' forever.
'Allegria's' vital scent sweeps the senses on a roller-coaster of giant stems, plunging and twisting across an Edenic landscape. In this botanical haven, sugared, citrus fruits in a delectable blend of sweet and sour saturate the air, the subsiding tide of sappy-green giving way to feelings of happy solace. While golden flowers and lustrous, metallic tones provide warmth and strength, the immovable struts on which 'Allegria' performs with the excited energy of a much-loved big dipper.
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Beauticians, Magicians, and Lindsay Lohan
My first appointment yesterday was a new and obviously frustrated client. She came in on a referral and was looking for a solution, a cut that would cure her years of hair woes. She was tired of it and tired of going to her stylist twice a week to have it blown out. I asked her to tell me about her hair, how she styles it, her main issues/complaints, and what she's looking for. Turns out her hair is very thick and straight. It has no volume and she has been perming it the majority of her life. She had washed it and just let it dry, a look that I found very cute. She was a very pretty woman, and to be honest, could wear it any way she liked. She informed me, at age 62, she was the youngest client her now hairdresser had. They had talked and her stylist told her she wouldn't be upset if she tried someone younger because she didn't know all the "new techniques". Techniques that could apparently correct these life long issues! She is far from the first and far from the last person to sit in my chair with this conception. Life has subjected us to a grotesque amount of Loreal commercials that have given us unrealistic expectations. She is however, the most recent, and has fallen prey to my blog!! If you are reading this I'm so sorry! You are beautiful and I mean no disrespect!
Here is where I tell you this blog is strictly my opinion. The only thing I know for certain is I'm sitting here, right now, breathing.
Now I have heard of haircuts that will change your life, take off 10 years and 10 pounds, fall perfectly into place everyday without styling, and make your orgasms suddenly seem less than spectacular….and yet, this infamous cut eludes me. Just out of curiosity, how many of you have experienced this life changing cut? Better yet, how many people do you know that have. I'm not saying their aren't awesome cuts to be had, but lets make it a numbers thing and take a good long look at the statistics. My point being if you have a gripe about your hair, is it really something the "wonder cut" can fix? Too flat? What's the "cut" that will make it voluptuous? Too thin? How can you "cut" my hair thicker? Too curly? Will this younger generation of stylist with all of their "new techniques" be able to cut it straighter, or curlier, or eliminate that cowlick that makes the right side above your ear lay the mother grabbin" wrong way?!! You know what?! I don't know for certain, but I know most likely, that it probably won't.
We had a short yet seemingly lengthy and familiar consultation. It goes like this:
Me: "What did you do to your hair this morning?"
Client: "Washed it and let it dry"
Me: "Do you like it? Because I think its cute."
Client: "My sons love it but my husband and the rest of my family hate it."
Me: "Do you like it?"
Client: "Yes."
Me: "So what if we shape up your cut, it's a little out of whack, and sense you like the tousled chic look, work towards that? Plus it's low maintenance!"
Client: "Well…I don't know about that….and I don't look good with short hair…and I don't really like product other than a little mouse and light hairspray. Also, if you cut my hair like normal people it will jump up and be to short."
Me (in my head): "Uhhh….ok. So don't cut it, don't style it, and don't use anything on it. Got it. It's been lovely meeting you! That will be $35.
Me (in real life): "Ok…well it's pretty short right now, so outside of trimming it and shaping it, there is not a whole lot to do cut wise. Let's shampoo you, get it trimmed up and then talk about some different styling options…ok?"
Client: "Ok." (Here's where I can hear the disappointment in her voice because she thought I possessed magic sheers that would not only fix her hair, but also resurrect Lindsay Lohan's "girl next door "reputation )
30 minutes later after a shampoo, a trim, and some interesting convo, we were ready to style. Turns out she wanted it styled the exact same way her stylist of 30 years had been doing it…..I know this because I asked!
Here is my very long point.
I do not believe there is a miracle cut to fix your life long bitch about your hair. Some things we just have to accept. You have a cowlick that will never allow you to have the bangs you want and I have an apple shaped body that will never allow me to have the abs I want. Damn!! Oh cruel cruel world! How will I rise to greet another day?!! Now don't get me wrong, I can change my diet and work out 2 hours a day, and you can shave that cowlick off and cover it with your new bangs, but there are a couple of factors at work here. #1. What really needs fixing? Your hair, my abs, or the way we think our hair and our abs define who we are. #2 What do you really want and are you willing to make the change to get it. If they haven't found a miracle fix for our body woes, then they sure as hell haven't found a miracle fix for our hair. Embrace your hair because it does not define you, and if you can not embrace it, then you have to be willing to do the work and take the steps to change it. Check your unrealistic expectations at the door and learn to utilize not immortalize the people here to help you. So when you go to your stylist, think long and hard about what you want, what you need, what you expect, and make sure you know the difference. We have all of these great tools at our disposal, but a hammer won't nail without a willing hand to drive it. It all takes work and compromise and that is part of what defines our individuality. "Nothing worth having comes easy"…..even if it's just hair!
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I love it! Yep. Just as funny as your Facebook posts. Keep 'em coming. And for the record, you may not be Jesus but you give a really good cut.
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Your site looks great Ainslie! Can't wait to shoot some images for you!
I cannot wait for my life transforming cut next Friday! Joking! lol


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Moody's on Tuesday downgraded Reliance Communication's (RCom) family rating and senior secured bond rating to Ca from Caa1 and assigned a negative outlook.
Moody's on Tuesday downgraded Reliance Communication's (RCom) family rating and senior secured bond rating to Ca from Caa1 and assigned a negative outlook. The rating agency said the downgrade is due to the company's proposed debt restructuring plan — including a standstill of RCom's debt servicing obligations for 210 days — which is currently being considered by the company's bank lenders. Meanwhile, RCom's market cap on the BSE has fallen 36% in the past one month and stood at `5,003 crore at Tuesday's closing. "A missed scheduled payment of either interest or principal is considered as a default under Moody's definitions. The proposed debt resolution plan evidences the company's likely inability to service its upcoming debt service obligations, as scheduled under its loan agreements," said Di Chiara, Moody's lead analyst for RCOM. Chiara added that in addition, with the formation of the joint lenders' forum (JLF), the situation would suggest that the company has failed to make some interest payments when due, although RCOM's management has yet to confirm the development. "In addition, RCOM's management has stated that the standstill on debt service applies to all onshore and offshore bank facilities but not to the outstanding $300 million senior secured note due 6 November 2020. These notes are current with respect to interest payments and the next interest payment date is in 6 November 2017 for $9.75 million," it said.
The 210-day moratorium on debt servicing, Moody's said, allows RCom to focus on closing two strategic transactions – the sale of its telecommunications tower assets and the de-merger of its core wireless operations which it will merge with Aircel (unrated) in a new joint venture. "Without the successful and timely execution of these two strategic transactions, there is no scope for RCOM to delever," Moody's said in a statement. A consortium of lenders to the loss-making Rcom has given the beleaguered telco seven months time to pare debt and service loans regularly, Anil Ambani, chairman RCom, had told a media conference last week. The company whose net debt is a whopping `45,000 crore, reported a net loss of `948 crore in Q4FY17. The debt -equity ratio stood at 1.61 times on March 31 versus 1.39 a year ago. The interest coverage ratio fell to 1.84 times from 3.3 times a year ago.
The breather is part of a strategic debt restructuring (SDR) scheme, by which lenders can convert loans into equity, after seven months. Ambani said the company hoped to pare loans by `25,000 crore by end–September but had nevertheless sought more time to do so. The company expects the sale of its towers business to fetch Rs 11,000 crore. Another Rs 14,000 crore is to be transferred to the proposed joint venture between RCom and Aircel. Banks are yet to approve the transfer of the Rs 14,000 crore of loans from the books of RCom to the planned joint venture.
Earlier last month, CARE Ratings downgraded ratings assigned to the bank loans, NCD issue and short term debt issue of the company to CARE D owing to a delay in the servicing debt obligations. Reliance Communications has delayed the interest as well as principal repayments due on its NCDs and the NCD installment of `375 crore due on February, 7, 2017 was paid on April, 10 2017, CARE Ratings had said in a release. Bloomberg had reported, the telecom company had classified `22,550 crore ($3.5 billion) of borrowings as non-current liabilities as at March, 31 pending formal confirmation by lenders for waivers on certain loan covenants, according to notes from its earnings results published on May 27.
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Kirsikka, 6 HENGEN MÖKKI, ei lemmikkieläimiä
cottage, Himos, Jämsä, 6 persons
72 m², 6 persons, price group 5
Kirsikka is a single cottage in the area of Himoslaakso. In the winter West-slopes are close and summer time a short way to the golf course. It is a walking distance to Himos Areena and surrounding restaurants.
Cottage is suitable for people who want to enjoy the vicinity of slopes and restaurant services.
The cottage has two floors and 2 bedrooms.
In the entrance floor living room, kitchen, sauna+shower+toilet, one bedroom with 2 beds.
Upstairs bedroom with double bed, two beds in the loft.
No pets.
refrigerator, oven, electric cooker, micro-wave oven, coffee machine, dishwasher, dinner set and basic kitchen utensils, TV, electric heating, fireplace, sauna + shower + toilet, airing cupboard for skiing clothes.
Blankets and pillows are in the cottage, there are NO sheets and towels.
Himos Center reception and Himos Holiday office 0,4 km
Himos Areena and Himos hotel restaurant 0,6 km
Himos Center shop 0,6 km
Golf 0,3 km
Tennis 0,6/5 km
Lake Patalahti 1 km
West Himos slopes / North Himos slopes 0,3/3 km
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If you don't have an effective marketing strategy for you law office, people simply aren't going to know that you have the answers they need. And if you don't get into a marketing mindset, other law offices are going to pass you by on the way to the top.
How can you get the marketing mindset you need to maximize the potential of your law office?
Surround yourself with those who are also committed to building the most successful practice that they can.
Start looking at the world from a marketing point of view - what just made you buy that shampoo instead of the other brand?
Inform yourself by keeping up to date on marketing news, tools, and trends.
Examine the marketing plan that you have now - and look at where each dollar is going.
Ask yourself whether your current marketing strategy is proven to work, and look into whether it has gotten you any solid results.
No one is born with a mind for marketing - you have to develop one over time. It doesn't mean taking time or attention away from your clients, and it doesn't mean getting new clients through unethical means. What it does mean is that you consider your clients and what they need when you make decisions for your firm.
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Meander out into the woods on a pair of snowshoes! Snowshoeing offers lots of opportunities to explore the winter woods and view wildlife in a quiet way at your own pace. Test yourself on backcountry terrain or follow an easy wide path through the woods.
Complimentary Snowshoe Use at Caribou Highlands
Stop by the front desk and we'll gladly lend you a pair of snowshoes and make recommendations for area trails.
Recommended Snowshoe Trails
Superior National at Lutsen – Easy – Great for Families and Novices
You can rent snowshoes, try them out over the mildly rolling hills of the golf course and come back for cocoa at Moguls.
Oberg and Leveaux – More Difficult – Hilly and Longer Distances
Follow the Superior Hiking Trails up and around Oberg or Leveaux Mountains. Both hikes allow you to traverse through maple and birch forests, up hillsides, around the peaks and back down the wooded hillsides. Nice views of Lake Superior and the Sawtooth Ridges.
Sugarbush Snowshoe Trail – Easy to More Difficult Depending on Length
Explore the winter woods along this easy trail. You can turn around at any point and return, or if you are looking for a longer winter hike, this trail leads 6K (+ Leveaux Mountain Loop, if you want) over to the Onion River Road.
Cascade River State Park – Easy From Campground – More Difficult Along Hiking Trails
Meander through cedar and pine forests, observing small critter tracks along snow tops. If you decide to follow the trail to the Cascade River, you may need to pop your 'shoes off for a short descent to the river trail.
Pincushion Mountains Snowshoe Trail – Easy – Great for Families and Novices
Head to Grand Marais and up the hill to this delightful little trail. In less than one mile, it departs from the overlook heading east through birch woods and then curves around back over a slightly hilly terrain back to the parking area. Visit Website
George Washington Pines – Easy – Great for Families and Novices
If you've tried snowshoeing, like it and want to get out in the woods, this is the perfect second-time-out trail choice. At just under 2 miles, the loop meanders through a pine forest, edges the Elbow River and returns through a beautiful stand of old cedar. It is a little out of the way, but safe, easy and will give you a great out-in-the-woods experience!
Snowshoeing Tips
- Wear winter boots – the snowshoes strap right over them
- Wear layers of clothes – you can get warm out tromping through the woods, and chilly when you take a break
- Bring a snack – we love the Caribou Crossing Trail Mix – and a water bottle
- Go with someone else
- Try more than one short, easy trail first, then move up to a longer, more difficult trail
- Bring your camera
- Steer clear of ski trails to keep them groomed for skiiers. Fines are given for those on the trails without a pass – whether they are skiing or not
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PHL - China Cyber War Extra Scene | Silic Group Leader Doxed and Frustrated
I have been following the so-called Philippine - China Cyber War which was branded as a cyber war by the media and as some sort of hacktivism by some people.
In fact I wrote an article about its history in Infosec Institute in order to demystify its origins and how the hype started.
It started first as a dispute of the Panatag Shoal / Scarborough Shoal / Huangyan Island then some Chinese defacers defaced the official website of the University of the Philippines and left a note that says "We come from China! Huangyan Island is Ours!".
After the news spread that it was defaced, Filipino or Pinoy defacers retaliated and defaced some of the Chinese government websites. And so an exchange of defacements and DDoS or DoS attacks started between these two groups.
In this short article, I will share to you guys an extra scene from the Philippine - China Cyber War. A few weeks ago, busabos from the Anonymous #OccupyPhilippines defaced two government websites from China and posted the pictures and details of Wang Lei a.k.a y0c0 smart, the leader of the Silic Group Hacker Army and the admin of blackbap.com which is the forum site of Silic Group Hacker Army.
FYI, the forum contains their plans about defacing more Philippine government websites. He was also archived in the SoldierX Hacker Database or HDB which is the largest hacker database in the internet and rumored to be rivaled by FBI's HDB.
After y0c0 smart learned that he was doxed, he got angry and posted a status in his personal Facebook about the dox and told the Filipino defacers and his Filipino friends in Facebook that he can also hack the webistes that the Filipinos defaced and backdoored (I guess he knew where the backdoor shells are, but that I dunno).
So he also did reveal that he was y0c0 smart and was never afraid of what will happen to him despite the dox. He also said that their group is supported by the Chinese government which has no basis yet but could be a possibility.
So if this is true, then the April 23, 2012 DDoS attacks in the government portal website of the Philippines could also be state sponsored.
And so this ends an extra scene from the the fight between the members of the Philippine underground group and the Silic Group Army which may be a group sponsored by the Chinese government.
So what's next? I dunno, I'm just a story teller and a history researcher.
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18031 - Overzichtskaart Zeeuwse en Zuid Ho marine chart is included in All Netherlands Charts nautical charts folio. It is available as part of iBoating : Netherlands Marine & Fishing App (now supported on multiple platforms including Android, iPhone/iPad, MacBook, Blackberry®, Blackberry Playbook, and Windows(tablet and phone). ).
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Y&T Interviewed By France's RockNLive.org (Video)Posted by vBoogieMan in Blabbermouth, tags: Bassist, Black Tiger, Brad Lang, California One, Classic Tunes, Dirty Girl, Fan Favorites, Frontiers Records, Guitarist, Live Performances, Lung Cancer, Mystic Theatre, Petaluma California, Refined Versions, Rockers, Showcases, Solo Section, Tiger Don, Vibe, Vocalist Dave
RockNLive.org conducted an interview with California rockers Y&T when the band performed at Le Forum in in Vauréal, France on September 28. You can now watch the chat below.
Y&T's live album, "Live At The Mystic", was released in November 2012 via Frontiers Records.
Following original bassist Phil Kennemore's untimely passing from lung cancer in early 2011, the band carried on the legacy that is Y&T. With Brad Lang on bass and vocals, Y&T prove their continued strength with "Live At The Mystic", a double live CD recorded at the legendary Mystic Theatre in Petaluma, California, one of the most popular venues that Y&T play every year. The two-CD set includes 22 songs recorded over two nights in November 2011, including many tracks never before released on any other live Y&T CD. The amazing heat to the tracks showcases the power of the band as it currently sounds, playing songs from "Facemelter" as well as all the hits and fan favorites.
"Songs like 'Dirty Girl', with its extended solo section of John Nymann and myself tearing into a nearly three-minute back-and-forth solo was especially a great performance," said guitarist/vocalist Dave Meniketti. "Also, many of the classic tunes like 'Black Tiger', 'Don't Wanna Lose' and 'Mean Streak' were very well played and show some of the best live performances of these songs we've ever recorded. But I also feel strongly about our more mastered performances from our latest 'Facemelter' CD. The energy and much more refined versions of these songs, now that we've really had some time to hone in the vibe of these tunes, make it that much more special of a live recording."


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This accommodation is run by Birr Castle.
The Maltings is a cosy family run B & B situated in Birr, Co.Offaly, Ireland. Birr is one of Ireland's finest
Georgian towns and is located in the heart of the Irish Midlands. The guesthouse is run by Maeve Garry and
her family who pride themselves on providing their guests with clean, comfortable accomadation and delicious
food in a relaxed homely atmosphere.
The B & B itself is a beautiful old stone building which was built circa 1810 as a malt store for the
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Kuopio area offers facilities from small meetings to up to 1000 delegate congresses and business events. Clean nature in the heart of Finnish Lakeland waits for you and your guests. Kuopio is known and rewarded from its warm, welcoming service with top knowledge and reliability. It has never been easier to organize an event!
Kuopio is only 45 minutes flight from Finland's capital city Helsinki. Compact Kuopio airport is located 20 minutes from the city centre. Our area offers also amazing amount of activities, culture, events and pre/post tours.
Kuopio Convention Bureau
Kuopio Convention Bureau Ltd offers help when organizing big or small event free of charge. Contact:
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Like many cities in the Holy Land, Arad was repeatedly settled because of its strategic geographical location. Though situated in an area with little rainfall, Arad was inhabited frequently in ancient times because of its position along the routes coming from the east and southeast.
Tel Arad
City of the Negev
Early Bronze City
Arad was 30 acres in size in the Early Bronze period (3000-2300 B.C.) and never reached this size again. Its importance at this time was because of trading expeditions which traveled from here – to Sinai in the south to mine copper, and to the east for extracting bitumen from the Dead Sea.
The "Arad House"
The houses at this site had very similar features (not unlike today's suburban tracts in the U.S.). The "Arad House" was found at other sites in the Early Bronze, but nowhere more than here. The features include a broad-room style house, benches lining the walls, a stone pillar base in the center to support the roof, and a door socket on the left-hand side of the entrance.
Border Fortress
In the Iron Age, a major fortress was erected on the summit of the site to protect Israel's southeastern border. While Amalekites and other nomadic peoples could be troublemakers, Judah's chief enemy in this direction was Edom. This fortress was destroyed by the Edomites at least once.
Israelite Temple
Inside the Iron Age fortress, archaeologists found remains of a temple used for several centuries during the time of the Divided Monarchy. Though worship centers outside of Jerusalem were forbidden by Moses (Deut 12), high places flourished throughout the land according to the Bible. The sacrificial altar is visible in the outer courtyard.
Holy of Holies
No ancient documents describe the worship practices of this temple, but the existence of two standing stones and two incense altars points to the worship of two deities at this site. Most probably, the Israelites here worshipped "Yahweh and his Asherah," a corruption of true biblical religion that is attested in other archaeological finds.
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Arad – Walking in Their Sandals (AncientSandals.com) Explanation of biblical significance with bibliography.
Arad – Canaanite city and Israelite citadel in the Negev (Israel Foreign Ministry) – Lengthy page of explanation of the site with thumbnail photographs.
Mound of Mystery (Jerusalem Post) Article giving a tour of the major finds of the site.
Arad, Israel (Arad.muni.il) Site of the modern city of Arad (Hebrew).
Arad (Daily Bible Study) A brief review of the biblical passages concerning Arad.
Arad – Easton's Bible Dictionary
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Re: st: Multivariate kernel regression
Austin Nichols <firstname.lastname@example.com>
Re: st: Multivariate kernel regression
Wed, 17 Oct 2012 14:25:47 -0400
Josh Hyman <firstname.lastname@example.com>:
Taking the mean of Y for values of X near X0 *is* a regression; you
are calculating the conditional mean of Y. What you describe is a
zero-degree local polynomial regression in -lpoly- (a regression on
just a constant), which is inadvisable (though -lpoly- default
behavior) for the reasons given in the -lpoly- manual entry. Better to
regress on X and interactions (all in deviation form from point X0)
and predict at X=X0. I recommend you start with a simple example with
say 100 values of a one-dimensional X and try calculating the means of
Y at (say) 10 values using a couple different approaches, to get a
sense of what you are doing. Then generalize to 100*100 values of X1
and X2 and calculate mean Y at (say) 100 points on that grid.
Did you look at http://fmwww.bc.edu/repec/bocode/t/tddens
(multivariate kernel density estimation)?
Ask John DiNardo if you have conceptual questions--if he is currently
accessible to you at the Ford school--the big ideas may easier to
explain in person.
On Wed, Oct 17, 2012 at 1:04 PM, Josh Hyman <firstname.lastname@example.com> wrote:
> Hi Austin (and others),
> Thank you very much for your reply. Sorry about my delayed response -
> I wanted to investigate more to make sure I understood your
> suggestion.
> I'm not sure your suggestion gets me exactly what I was looking for,
> and I want to clarify. My reference to -lpoly- in my initial post may
> have been confusing. I don't actually want to do kernel-weighted local
> regressions. I want to estimate "multivariate kernel regression",
> which to my understanding, doesn't actually involve any regressions at
> all. It takes the weighted average of Y for all observations near to
> the particular value of X, weighted using the kernel function. And
> where X represents more than 2 variables. So, this actually seems the
> same to me as multivariate kernel density estimation, which I also
> don't see any user-written commands for in Stata. What I am looking
> for, I guess is like a version of -kdens2- that allows for more than
> one "xvar", and wouldn't output a graph (since it would be in greater
> than 3 dimensions), but rather would output the fitted or predicted
> values of the Y (like -predict, xb-) for each observation.
> Regardless, it sounds like given your suggestion, one way to do this
> is to loop over all possible combinations of the values of the X
> variables and calculate the weighted Y for each combination using the
> kernel of my choice? Please let me know if this would be your
> suggestion, or if given my further clarification, if you know of any
> user-written commands in Stata to do this, or if you have any other
> suggestions.
> Thanks a lot for your help, and sorry again for the delayed response.
> Josh
> On Fri, Oct 12, 2012 at 3:31 PM, Austin Nichols <firstname.lastname@example.com> wrote:
>> Josh Hyman <firstname.lastname@example.com>:
>> If you know the multivariate kernel you want to use, and the grid you
>> want to smooth over, it is straightforward to loop over the grid and
>> compute the regressions. To program a general estimator for a wide
>> class of kernels would be substantially more work. See e.g. -kdens-
>> on SSC and
>> http://fmwww.bc.edu/repec/bocode/m/mf_mm_kern
>> http://fmwww.bc.edu/RePEc/bocode/k/kdens.pdf
>> A simple conic (triangle) kernel in 2 dimensions is easiest, see e.g.
>> http://fmwww.bc.edu/repec/bocode/t/tddens
>> On Fri, Oct 12, 2012 at 1:49 PM, Josh Hyman <firstname.lastname@example.com> wrote:
>>> Dear Statalist users,
>>> I am trying to figure out if there is a way in Stata to perform
>>> multivariate kernel regression. I have investigated online and on the
>>> Statalist, but with no success. What I am looking for would be similar
>>> conceptually to the -lpoly- command, but with the ability to enter more
>>> than one "xvar".
>>> If there are no Stata commands to do this (user-written or otherwise), then
>>> do you recommend coding up a program to do this manually? I have used Stata
>>> for many years, and written programs before, but have never had to code up
>>> a regression manually. If you have suggestions on how to do this, or
>>> resources to consult, that would be greatly appreciated.
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* http://www.stata.com/support/faqs/resources/statalist-faq/
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As we say goodbye to winter and "hello" to Spring I can't help but want to moisturize! Anyone else feeling the dry skin from Winter?! Not only have my legs been a bit more dry, but my lips have been peeling and dry too! Time to fix this with a simple natural remedy that will leave your lips feeling moisturized and kissable in no time! Time to get to pampering yourself…
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Next add 1/2 teaspoon of honey.
Then stir in 1/2 teaspoon of Vitamin E oil. You can grab a bottle from Trader Joes or even open a capsule and squeeze out the oil.
Lastly add two to three tablespoons raw sugar, making sure you have enough sugar to absorb all your oils. Place your scrub in a jar and store in cool place.
Time to get those kissable lips and slough off all that dead skin from the Winter!! Simple take about a teaspoon and rub around in circular motion all over your top and bottom lip. (this can be messy so I suggest doing over a sink) YUM it also can be tasty!
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Any gardening blog worth its words this week will either be posting about four leafed clovers, or planting peas, for in many areas, particularly Zone 4-6, mid-March, on or near Saint Paticks Day, is the traditional time to plant peas, but why? Well, gardening is a practice with lots of heritage, after all, there was time not long ago, when all of our food actually came from our gardens. Our lives depended on what we could grow successfully, so that we could eat. In northern areas where there is snow on the ground until Mid March, especially in USDA Zone 5, it was common to hear old timers refer to certain events as guidance in planting or harvesting certain crops. Full moons, spring peepers, maple blossoms, forsythia flowers, all have corresponding agricultural events in the great datebook of old-timer farmers, and as many of these things work, we continue the tradition.
Peas can't be grown by anyone, they prefer a cool, long, spring and ideally, one which is extended well into early June. Since we can't guarantee air temperatures in the highly variable transitional months of March, April and May, we all take our chances with Peas, and our odds are better if we plant early, or, as the seed packets often advise, "as soon as the ground can be worked". If you are a new gardener, it's easy to believe that all seeds from packets, can just be sprinkled in rows in the ground, and they will grow, but there is far more to know. Even today, I have to remind myself to read-up a bit more on everything that I sow, for if success has avoided you with a certain flower or veggie, simply learning what they require culturally, is step number one. Basil need temperatures above 75 degrees to sprout, and if you've struggled in growing Bells of Ireland ( Moluccela laevis), they require near freezing outdoor temperatures and outdoor sowing, in order to sprout and grow.
My Parents always planted their shell peas in March, as soon as the snow melted, and a pitchfork could turn the soil over without it being soggy. Muddy soil is not preferable, for seed will rot. I have learned that with my modern lifestyle ( work, long hours at the office, and little time to weed) that small, raised beds now make much more sense than the long, 60 foot rows that my parents would plant in the 1950's and 1960's.
Now that I think about it, I have about 35 years of experience with growing peas of all sorts, so, though not an expert, I can say that I have experience with multiple healthy crops of Snap Peas, Snow Peas, Shell Peas, English Peas and cut flower Sweet Peas, so I will share the methods I have tried, and what has worked best.
The late Jim Crockett was fond of saying, "If you are stingy with your peas, they'll be stingy with you." Indeed, I remember when he hosted what was then my favorite TV show next to Batman in the early 1970's, Crocket's Victory Garden, where he demonstrated how to plant your peas thickly in wide rows, so that they can climb up both sides of a fence. .
Here is what you will need.
A. Pea Seeds ( any type, but consider the height, you may want dwarfer varieties to avoid elaborate staking).
B. Some sort of staking material, which is critical, even for dwarfer varieties. You may simply cut brush and branches now and let them dry, such as birch, but they will need about 3 weeks to dry dead to avoid sprouts on the branches one stuck in the ground, or, you an buy netting, chicken wire or mesh. Bamboo poles, or traditional staking will not work, and tying string to sticks will only result in broken pea stems after a heavy rain. Just think like a pea – it's all about the tendrils, and what tendrils will like-mainly, netting tightly stapled to strong 2x4's. Since most peas will grow 6 feet tall, this is a major element to factor in.
I use either branches from tree trimmings, mostly birch since you want 'twiggyness', and I shove the branches in just after sowing . Since I plant the seeds in trenches that are deep, and wide ( see below), the branches already mark where the peas are planted, and once they germinate, I the branches are already there, so I don't ruin any roots or tender shoots. Plus, by adding the staking material in now, you are less likely to forget once the peas require it, which happens to be at the busiest time of the gardening year, around June 1st.
B. Legume Inoculant – Sounds scary, but it's safe and organic. Inoculant is a powder, a living bacteria, like (Yogurt for Peas – good bacteria to help them grow) . Inoculant is alive like yeast, so handle it carefully, keep it in a cool, dry place, and don't over heat it. Use it all once opened, or toss the extra for it will die if kept over a season.
It is used to dust dampened seed of agricultural legume crops like beans peas and soybeans, so that they can form root nodules that will allow them to attract more naturally occurring nitrogen-fixing bacteria (called rhyzobium). You can see these nitrogen fixing nodules if you pull your plants up out of the ground in mid-summer, they are little pink bumps. Inoculant comes crop-specific, so read the label carefully, for there is one specific for beans or for peas. There is also as a combo form, which is most common for home gardeners.
There are lots of discussions on-line about whether there are any studies or not showing crops with or without, but I trust the agricultural experts on this one, and since it is not a chemical, I use it. Your soil may not require it, and others can grow good crops without, so I leave it up to you. You would need to buy it so that you have it when you plant your peas over the next few weeks, I always forget and need to order it separately. I get mine from Johnny's Selected Seeds, but a combo Bean, Pea and Soybean Inoculant is available from Seeds of Change. Your local Agway or farm supply store may carry it also.
Step By Step Guide to Growing Garden Peas
1. Buy Pea seeds, any kind, but buy a lot. The small packets will not do. Plan on a 1 Lb. bag per row 8 -10 feet long. Yes, a Lb per row. Read on.
2. Dump the dry pea seeds into a large salad bowl, and dampen them with water. Then carefully pour out the water, the goal here is to just dampen the seed so that the inoculant powder will stick. Pour in your inoculant, stir it around with your hand to dust all of the seed with the back powder, and you are ready to sow.
3. I dig a trench about 1 foot wide, and as long as a raised bed ( mine are 8 feet). The trench is about a foot deep, and I slightly flatten out the bottom.
4. Sow the seed by broadcasting it by handfuls into the bottom of the trench. Don't be stingy, the seeds can touch, and the dense planting will help hold itself up.
5. Cover the seed with 1 inch of soil, peas will swell with the soil moisture and will sprout as the weather naturally warms. The 70 degree warm spring days and cool nights will help. Peas like to grow in cool weather ( 40 -55 degrees F.) but germinate best with some warmth, although, I have had little luck germinating seeds indoors or in the greenhouse, only because I get single plants, and a row of single pea plants will yield hardly enough peas to satisfy a snack in the garden. On must plant many peas, especially English peas, if you plan to shell them. I plant mostly Sugar Snap types and edible pod varieties, since the yield is better for a small space. If you have a small garden, remember that a 10 foot row of shelled peas will only yield barely a cereal bowl full of shelled peas, whereas a 10 foot row of Sugar Snap may reward you with a bushel and a half if planted thickly.
As any gardener will tell you, eating a fresh pea from the garden is amazing, and this is the primary reason why informed gardeners bother to grow peas. I think, tomatoes and peas are the two vegetables that taste nothing like a store bought vegetable, and rarely do fresh peas even make it into the house. Oh yeah, sweet corn, too. If this is the experience you are looking for, go get plantin' them peas!


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Trip Report: Mario's Bohemian Cigar Store Café
Posted by TheShot on 08 Jan 2009 | Tagged as: Local Brew
This classic, lively North Beach dive café serves espresso, sandwiches, alcohol, and simple hot plate dinners. It's a very social place where the customers and staff engage in random conversation.
They cover their dark walls (since made bright by new lighting fixtures) with photos of friends, family, and the occasional local celebrity visit. There's also a bit of that confusing North Beach Italian culture jumbled together here: wall posters and decorations that reference everything from Roma to Toscana to Piemonte — as if they simply blended as one entity.
Seating options here include several indoor café tables, a series of worn stools at the counter, and a couple of outdoor tables that are put out when the weather permits.
They serve their espresso from a two-group Elektra Maxi machine at the rear end of the bar. It gets a lot of regular use, which helps the coffee rotation, and the baristas (read: wait staff) here grind to order, more or less. Just above and behind the machine, however, you'll notice their sign advertising "Expresso" [sic]. But don't let that scare you too much.
They serve their espresso with a pale, even, thin crema, pouring it directly into dark brown ACF Graffeo cups (somewhat unusual), almost to the rim. It has a flavor of mild spice with some herbal notes, which is diluted by the volume of the pour. However, the body remains decent. Not bad, considering.
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StoneBridge Community Church of Simi Valley hosted a Car Show, Saturday, May 18, 2013. The turn-out was good for this small in town show. Facilities were great, as it was held in the Town Center Mall Parking lot. I was able to stretch out by walk through the outdoor mall, and had a panini at the CornerBakery.
Close to 2PM started the raffles and trophies. I was fortunate to receive a raffle prize of a BlueRay of Grand Prix. A good flick for car guys :)
Then, I was again fortunate to receive the honors of Best Modified 1960-1969.
I can't express how happy I am with this car. The people seem to equally love it... especially when they realize it is not a Camaro!
Here are some snapshots of the show... and a video of me having some fun on the way home.


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That's Why Song Story
Featuring Dan Adler Posted on July 17, 2012
A few years after we began Heart of the City Ministries, I was blessed to become part of a monthly multi-ethnic prayer meeting of pastors and ministry leaders. Later that gathering moved locations and became a weekly meeting. We met at noon for about an hour at a church in downtown Minneapolis. It was a great time of getting to know these great people from so many different denominational, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. I think we met for about 5 years and it was a blessed time.
One of the ideas that came out of this meeting, was for us to all attempt to do an evangelistic outreach together. Logistically, that's always a challenge. But we were all excited about the idea. And so, led by one of the African American pastors, we coordinated an outreach at the Peavey Plaza outside of Orchestra Hall in downtown Minneapolis. We hired in a sound company to run sound, a small version of the Heart of the City Band set up our equipmentand we began to sing. Then some of the pastors shared testimonies and the Gospel. It was a great experience. I remember having leadership there who were African American, Hispanic, Hmong, and Messianic Jewish and Caucasian. It was fascinating to watch people getting on and off the buses listening to us right there on Nicollet Avenue and then to have people come out of Orchestra Hall all dressed up and holding their cocktails in their hands while they listened to us. Each person of various ethnicities amongst the leaders and the band members seemed to draw those of the same ethnicity to them from the crowd . It was an awesome time of working together in unity, showing the world the beautiful diverse Body of Christ and getting the Gospel outside of the four walls of our church buildings. That was one of those rare events with such wonderful cooperation in the Body of Christ and I hope to have lots more of those kinds of stories to tell in the future. But as I was reflecting on that event and how much I loved getting out in the public like that, I was aware that, because our ministry is focused on the Church and on worship music, we didn't have a lot of songs that were outreach oriented. I wanted to write a song that would explain why we were joyful and why we were there and why we were singing what we were singing and why we love the Lord. I wanted it to rock and also have a Gospel feel so that it would fit in an urban setting and draw the attention of those who might hear us and I wanted to proclaim the hope of the Gospel as clear I could. And that's how the song "That's Why" was birthed. It was interesting that Tommy Walker wrote another song by the same title with some similar lyrics after I wrote this one that was big with Promisekeepers and Christian radio, but I'd never heard his song when I wrote this one and I'm sure he didn't hear mine. The idea must have been on the heart of the God.
This song is a lot of fun for us to sing. George Parrish manages to really rip it up on the electric guitar and Jodie Sellers does a great job with vocal fills.
In 2009, with extra support from people who believe in our ministry, we were able to fund four extra outreach events like that one back at Peavey Plaza and I was really thrilled to be able to do so. We hope to do many more in the future. Jesus has changed our lives and we want the world to know why we praise Him so they will come to Him too.
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Anyway, today's topic is "what games will you still be playing in 20 years' time?" To answer this question, I've looked back at the games I was playing 20 years ago to give some indication. Of the games I was playing in those days, there are only two that are really still in my to-play pile: Call of Cthulhu (even though I haven't actually played that much of it lately) and the various World of Darkness games (even though they are much changed).
In a way, this makes me a little unhappy. Call of Cthulhu is a fantastic game, of course, but the White Wolf games are ... just OK. Some good ideas hampered by a gooey mess of a system and a world that's equal parts good stuff, messy contradiction, derp and who-gives-a-shit. However, Vampire: the Requiem at least is well-suited to the kind of social/political live game I like, and I really like the group of people I play it with, even though I'm not wild about the game itself.
I would be happy to be playing CoC in 20 years, but I really don't want to be playing another dingdang edition of Vampire, at least not month in, month out. I'm having fun playing it in my current group, but I don't know that I would join another game of it.
The other category of game I currently own that I might be playing at 55 would be things I haven't yet got round to playing. Perhaps by 55 I'll finally have started that Spaceship Zero campaign?


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Although the federal and state governments jointly fund Medicaid, each state sets its own rules and guidelines for Medicaid eligibility and estate recovery. Therefore, Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts must be tailored to the laws of the state where you live. Although qualification for Aid & Attendance benefits can be immediately available to the Veteran and their spouse upon execution of a Veteran's Asset Protection Trust, the Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts will be subject to a look-back period of five years so the earlier you plan in advance for your long term care need the more assets you will be able to preserve.
Domestic Asset Protection Trusts (DAPT)
The goal of a DAPT is to allow the client to fund the trust with his or her own property and maintain some degree of beneficial interest in the trust assets, yet protect trust assets from the client's creditors. Currently, 16 U.S. states including Virginia permit the creation of DAPTs and the number will likely continue to grow, although laws vary widely from state to state.
The laws governing DAPTs are relatively new and still evolving. U.S. courts have very limited legal precident to guide their decisions. It is important to note however, that under bankruptcy law, assets remain exposed to creditors' claims for ten years. Nonetheless, a DAPT can be a powerful asset protection strategy.
Standalone Retirement Trusts
Because of the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in Clark v. Rameker (which held that an IRA inherited by a non-spouse beneficiary is not protected from the beneficiary's bankruptcy creditors) the Standalone Retirement Trust has become an important vehicle for protecting retirement accounts from the beneficiaries' creditors.
Although asset protection trusts must be irrevocable to safeguard trust property, they offer a great deal of flexibility for clients looking to protect their own property as well as property gifted to or inherited by loved ones. Since this type of planning can be complicated it should not be attempted without the assistance and counseling of an experienced attorney. We are here to answer your questions about trust-based asset protection strategies and advise you on your options for planning. Visit us on the web at zarembalaw.com and sign up for our complimentary e-newsletter so that you may be informed of all the latest issues that could affect you, your loved ones and your estate planning.
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Alpacas in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Driftless Alpacas is located just outside of Cashton, Wisconsin. Jan Hesson and Mark Blackbourn supply both the Rochester and La Crosse co-ops with goods made with wool generously provided by the farm's team of gentle alpacas. These fine animals have taken pity on the poor hairless humans of the Driftless Region who go about the cold world without proper fur. In the winter months, the alpacas want to see you in a hat, or wearing soft, warm socks on your feet.
I was introduced to the Wisconsin Driftless alpacas by their human, Mark Blackbourn. The alpacas, Volcan, Wildfire, Iggee, Anna, and Madrugada have had Mark for over eight years now. They make sure that he collects their fleece once a year. Mark then sends the fleece off to a knitting cooperative (also in Wisconsin) where the wool is made into socks, mufflers, slippers, and hats.
Seven alpacas can be found at Wisconsin Driftless Alpacas, two males, three females, and two babies, or "crias." The youngsters wear a darker coat now, but the color will fade as they get older.
After greeting me with a disdainful sniff or two, the alpacas went back to their busy day, leaving me with Mark to interact in our twitchy, overactive human manner. I ask Mark what sort of work the alpacas require. He says a typical day with the alpacas begins around 5 a.m., when he brings them their breakfast. Mark reports that he often lingers with them and they have a chat. Afterward, the alpacas have him tidy their domicile and fill their beverage containers (they prefer water), before settling into their day.
Bored with our chatter, the alpacas exited their residence to inspect the yards while Mark and I continued our talk. Mark tells me he spent 20 years teaching at Central High School in La Crosse—helping young humans socialize to their environment. "I retired from teaching just last year," he says before excusing himself to go run about the yard with the creatures.
"The alpacas really prefer the cool weather," Mark says when he returns from his jaunt. "The cold doesn't bother them. On a winter morning, I'll come outside and they'll be out in the field, kneeling down like they do, all covered in snow."
The alpacas are clearly hoping that humans get a clue and start growing some real fur—if they insist upon living in Wisconsin and Minnesota. In the meanwhile, the Wisconsin Driftless Alpacas have made their "Extreme Alpaca Socks" available to People's Food Co-op. They are the next best thing to having your own fur during the long upper Midwest winter.
Jewell Hollow Woodcraft
Jewell Hollow Woodcraft is located just south of Richland Center, Wisconsin, and supplies People's Food Co-op with cutting boards, drink coasters, and pizza boards made from Wisconsin hardwoods. The owner, Mark Bassett, has been crafting these beautiful wood pieces for about five years. He's a skilled cabinet maker and carpenter and on the October day we meet for an interview, he's called away for a meeting in Richland Center for input on renovation of the town's theater.
"We use regional wood," Mark says. "Four different kinds of maple, black walnut, locust. Woods that don't collect bacteria. For accent colors we'll use cherry and a small amount of nonlocal woods, wenge and padauk. We make sure our suppliers are growing sustainably. No clear-cutting."
Jewell Hollow's workshop is not large. "We have two full-time employees, producing about 200 boards a week," Mark says. The walls are stacked with lumber already cut down to size and boards in various stages of completion. Some are only a pencil etching in the gleam of a bandsaw's blade. The smell of freshly cut wood would make this an easy job to come to in the morning, I suggest. Mark says: "What smell?"
"The boards will last for years if you season them once in a while with mineral oil. Don't soak them or leave them outside in the sun for a summer. We've never had a warranty issue."
Andrea Gaustad's photo cards and portraits
"I like the storytelling in photos. I'm inspired by step-by-step guides, the sorts you see in Bon Apétit magazine," Andrea Gaustad says about her work. Besides making photos and portraits, Andrea is also a staff member of People's Food Co-op in La Crosse.
Andrea's a native of La Crosse. She went to Central High School, where she took Mark Blackbourn's history class (see story about alpacas above). She got an A. She discovered photography in a UW–La Crosse class and found her passion.
Andrea's original, one-of-a-kind cards are available in the card section of the store. The photos capture the beauty of the Driftless Region with images of the natural sights from the bluff country hiking trails that Andrea enjoys and unusual urban snapshots that capture the look of our cities. The photos are mounted on good quality recycled cardstock.
Other locally produced crafts
Besides the three craftspeople featured here, People's Food Co-op also carries locally made products from Honeymoon Honey, and Simple Soaps, jewelry made by Gretchen Gausmann, PFC baker, and many other items made by your friends and neighbors in the Driftless Region.


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It has been confirmed that the Earth emits a very low-frequency hum, but it is not within the realm of human hearing. However, there have been reports of low rumbling sounds coming from several places around the world. most recently, the hums were reported in Taos, New Mexico; Kokomo, Indiana; England; and Scotland. The infamous Taos hum was researched by congressional order-but a study found no evidence of it. Some people believe it's just a case of mass hysteria, and that the hum in Taos doesn't even exist at all. Conspiracy theorists point to government mind control experiments and unseen UFOs as the culprits.
The Unexplained Mystery Of The Tas, New Mexico Hum
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MC Frosty: MC | MC Sketch: Beats, Electronics, Vocals | DJ Qoolee Kid: DJ | DJ KSwift: DJ
Genre: Hip-Hop & Rap
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Inception: San Diego, 1996
Ex-Band Members: Demon, Beats, Electronics, Vocals DJ Syko, DJ DJ H.O.P., DJ
Icons was formed from a chance meeting of Frosty da Know-Matic and Ech-U-Sketch back in the early 1990s. Originally part of a bigger collective known as the Glasshouse, Frosty and Sketch broke away and started working together as a duo. Says Frosty, "No San Diego hip-hop group has been around as long as us."
Their name was derived from a graphic they created that depicts four hip-hop icons (a microphone, a record needle, a spray-paint can, and a break dancer) in rounded boxes. Frosty and Sketch employed the services of two DJs, Syko and H.O.P., with DJ/producer Demon replacing Syco in their third year.
Their debut album What Legends Are Made Of... features beats by Sketch and San Diego producer Steve Vicious. A sophomore full-length, Capture the Flag, earned a San Diego Music Award and features 28 San Diego MCs on one track. Their third album Needlesmicscanslinoleum (referencing their band logo) was released as a double album, with the second disc serving as a launching pad for their collective of up-and-coming MCs know as the Armada.
The 2001 Icons song Eff U Pay Me mentions three record distributors that Frosty claims shorted the group on royalties. "I got every kind of runaround imaginable, from 'We'll get you a check' to 'We had personnel changes,'" says Frosty. He estimates Icons were stiffed for more than $8000, the cost of the 12-inch singles that were fronted to distributors.
Frosty says the group has never been about gangster rap. "Gangster is the dominant music genre in San Diego...but gangster rap keeps you out of the clubs." The group's strategy is to sell a lot of records. "I need to sell 10,000 copies here. We want to stamp San Diego hard. Once you sell 5000 or 7000 in one city, it will take you to other places."
Around the time of their fourth album The Prelude, H.O.P. left to pursue solo ventures and the group was temporarily a trio, with Demon as their lone DJ. After a period of inactivity, the revised Icons lineup became MC Frosty, MC Sketch, DJ Qoolee Kid, and DJ KSwift. In 2013, they released their Not a Scratch on Us EP, produced by the BatKave and Sketch. That summer, they launched a new website, HTTP://www.icons619.com, with an August 16 party at Sadaf downtown.
MC Frosty released a solo EP in late 2015, Audiograff.
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Machining has become an increasingly high-tech and well-paying career, but getting that message to a younger workforce has been a challenge for the industry. The Northern Utah Chapter of the National Tooling and Machining Assocation (NUNTMA) retained us to launch a comprehensive marketing campaign that included developing all the creative materials for online and social media, print collateral, and billboard and transit advertising.
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"You'll Never Walk Alone"
Does this song ring any bells in your mind? Football and Liverpool, isn't it? Well, connection with the one of the most 'decorated' games of the world has made this song by 'Gerry And The Pacemakers' a legendary piece in the history of sports. The football fever is on its high and what's more interesting is the fact that this sport knows how to earn monies. Don't believe us? Here is a fact: The most expensive supercars of the world have football players as their proud owners.
Today football is considered to be one of the best money generating sports and why not? Have you ever witnessed the craze of the game among its ardent lovers? If not, we bet one meet with a football fan is enough to convert you into another football lover, as for them this is not a game but RELIGION.
It's time now to check out some of the most exciting supercars collection these top rated football players own:
The one thing that football players love, of course, after scoring well on-and-off the pitch is the sexy supercars, and Wayne Rooney is not an exception. In fact, believing the rumors, he is one of the highest paid players in the Premier League. This famous footballer has lost his heart over many beauties over a period of time, among which some popular names were of Range Rover Overfinch, 2004 Cadillac Escalade and BMW X5.
Today he has a nice collection of some of the mesmerizing exotic supercars that you will fall in love with. His prized possessions include the likes of BMW i8 hybrid sports car, Aston Martin Vanquish S, MINI Cooper, Audi RS6, Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder and Bentley Continental GTC in silver color.
Extraordinary people need something extra special to define their likings and suit their status and Frank Lampard enjoys this status quo. He always give preference to quality over quantity and this is the reason why a little yet rich collection of exotic luxuries. He owns only 3 cars but once you know the name you will fall in love with his elite taste.
Ferrari 612 Scaglietti, which is entirely made of aluminium that is used to make aircrafts, is one if his beloved cars. The 4-seaters Scaglietti can attain a top speed of 320kmph and is capable of sprinting from 0-100kmph in 4 seconds. Other two beauties are names as Aston Martin DB9 and a MODIFIED Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG.
The world was at his feet in the year 1999 when he used to be the most expensive teenager footballer of his time. However, recently he has lost the charm of his golden era but as far as the money is concerned, he has earned enough.
Earlier he used to own a Chrome Aston worth £170,000 but later on the player sold his car. Currently he owns a Hyundai Veloster and a Porsche 911 Turbo S. Well, have you heard the story behind Jermaine and his Porsche? Sources claim that Jermaine ABANDONED HIS PORSCHE at a Spanish train station car park and almost forgot about it. The car invited collective parking fines of more than £400 for being there for around 3 weeks before Pennant's friend picked it up.
Sometimes too much money and success can damage your sensibility and it seems like El Hadji Diouf suited best as an example for it. For one reason or the other he always remains in the limelight, but mostly for his bad choice of words, and cars.
He has popped many eyes when driving his bling-tastic Cadillac Escalade worth £85,000. Apart from the golden-goldy Cadillac, the hot-mind also owns Range Rovers, Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren and Lincoln Navigators.
Spell bounded! Awestruck! Speechless! Cristiano Ronaldo – the sole reason behind it. Once you know his collection of cars, you would wish to delete the last 10 minutes from your memory. He is not only a dedicated football player but an ardent car aficionado too. He owns an incredible amount of 19 cars in his collection and each one them belongs to a luxury brand. So, hold on your breath as here's the list begins:
And do you know the amount he has spent on his exotic collection? 4,912,000 USD!
The Swede footballer is known for his lavish lifestyle and what's much better than his exotic fleet of cars. The Manchester United player has recently shifted to Manchester and got his £1.5 million fleet of super luxury cars shipped over from France. His total collection boasts of 10 premium cars and they are:
The Brazilian lad, Neymar aka Neymar Jr., made his $50 million 'kismet' with Brazilian National Squad and FC Barcelona and, of course, the endorsement of Nike & Police Eyewear added more to the worth. And this is how he chose to spend his earned wealth:
Man! We guess soon he will be in the Forbes list of billionaires around the world.
Another highly paid footballer and usually being called as the'Prince of Soccer', Messi is one of the most composed and balanced footballers in the history of football. His mind-blowing dribbles and magical passes prove that he is an unstoppable force. The mesmerizing beauties standing in his car garage are aptly justifying his princely status.
Audi R8 Spyder, Audi Q7, Ferrari F430 Spyder and Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale are among his prized possessions.
Apart from holding expertise in rolling down the ball (we mean football here!) to its destination, Ronaldinho is also known for his entertainment skills. Like his character, his fleet of cars too justifies the title "entertainment". This Brazilian footballer holds a good taste of luxury, as defined by the supercar collection he has – Bugatti Veyron, Audi Q7, Mercedes-Benz E-Class and Hummer H2.
Does he need any introduction? We hope not. The soccer player has solidified himself as one of the biggest and greatest sports personalities worldwide. The popularity of the player is evident from the famous British Indian-themed comedy-drama movie – 'Bend It Like Beckham'. His success is not hidden from anybody and so one shouldn't be shocked knowing the number of cars he own. 22! (We can't breathe!)
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My research interest is in quantum computation, in particular computational models. One object of study in this field is the one-way quantum computer, a scheme of quantum computation consisting of local measurements on an entangled universal resource state. The questions I ask are ``What are the elementary building blocks of the one-way quantum computer? What is their composition principle?'' I hope that the answer to these questions will give clues for how to construct novel quantum algorithms. Another model of quantum computation that I study are quantum cellular automata (QCA). I am, for example, interested in the question of whether and what type of quantum algorithms can be encoded the shape of the boundary of a finitely extended quantum cellular automaton.
I have invented the one-way quantum computer (QCc) together with Hans Briegel (UK patent GB 2382892, US patent 7,277,872). The QCc is a scheme of universal quantum computation by local measurements on a multi-particle entangled quantum state, the so-called cluster state. Quantum information is written into the cluster state, processed and read out by one-qubit measurements only. As the computation proceeds, the entanglement in the resource cluster state is progressively destroyed. Measurements replace unitary evolution as the elementary process driving a quantum computation.
I also work in the field of fault-tolerant quantum computation. Error-correction is what a large-scale quantum computer spends most of its computation time with, and it is important to devise error-correction methods which allow for a high error threshold at a moderate operational overhead. My research interest is in fault-tolerance for quantum systems with a geometrical constraint, e.g. low-dimensional lattice systems, and in topological methods.
R. Raussendorf and J. Harrington, Fault-tolerant quantum computation with high threshold in two dimensions, arXiv:quant-ph/0610082, Phys. Rev. Lett. 98, 150504 (2007).
R. Raussendorf, J. Harrington, K. Goyal A fault-tolerant one-way quantum computer, arXiv:quant-ph/0510135, Ann. Phys. (N.Y.) 321, 2242 (2006).
R. Raussendorf, S. Bravyi, J. Harrington, Long-range quantum entanglement in noisy cluster states, arXiv:quant-ph/0407255 , Phys. Rev. A 71, 062313 (2005).
R. Raussendorf and H.-J. Briegel, Computational model underlying the one-way quantum computer, arXiv:quant-ph/0108067, Quant. Inf. Comp. 6, 443 (2002).
R. Raussendorf and H.-J. Briegel, A one-way quantum computer, (preprint version is entitled ``Quantum computing via measurements only'', arXiv:quant-ph/0010033), Phys. Rev. Lett. 86, 5188 (2001).
H.-J. Briegel and R. Raussendorf, Persistent Entanglement in Arrays of Interacting Particles , arXiv:quant-ph/0004051, Phys. Rev. Lett. 86, 910 (2001).
A complete list of my publications can be found here.
I received my Diploma/Master degree in Physics from the Ruprecht Karls University in Heidelberg, Germany in 1997. My thesis Diploma thesis is on ``A Linear Sigma-Model for Vector and Axial Vector Mesons'' (low-energy quantum chromodynamics). In 1998/99 I did community service at the German Cancer Research Center Heidelberg. In 2003 I obtained my PhD from the Ludwig Maximilians University in Munich, Germany (summa cum laude). My PhD thesis is on measurement-based quantum computation. From 2003 to 2006 I was postdoc at Caltech and I am presently postdoc at the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics in Waterloo, Canada. I will join the Physics and Astronomy department at the University of British Columbia as Assistant Professor in January 2008.
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- Whatever you are seeking, is seeking you
- What is planted in each person's soul will sprout.
- There is nothing outside of yourself, Look within, Everything you want is there- you are That
- Until you remain blind and deaf I will be invisible.
- Look for the answer inside your question
- Eyes cannot see you. You are the source of sight ~ Rumi
February 18, 2014
Paintings under way
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Always fun to see your latest. The Castle was a lovely venue and your works just shines in the display. I'm sure it was a lot of work, but the display couldn't be more appealing!ReplyDelete
Hey Donna! The lady feeding the birds is not quite like what you do. Where did that big black crow come from? I love the way you do you tree.ReplyDelete
The first thing I though of when I saw the rabbit painting - your sky is a van Gogh!
The last painting - now is that a self portrait?
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These are lovely, I'm especially fond of the newest one too. ~DianeReplyDelete
Yay..your still here :D...these are divine Donna..the bunnies under the moon totally made me smile :D XXXReplyDelete
Love these paintings.....you are so talented. Thanks for sharing.ReplyDelete
These are beautiful. Love the lady with the pigeons, and those rabbits have style! Have fun! Hugs, ValerieReplyDelete
Good morning, Donna. The painting with the lady and the pigeons made me think of your mother. Is there a resemblance there? I like all of the new ones you have started and you do an excellent job on the birds by the way, and I could use a martini.ReplyDelete


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MCA is a 3 year program. The students undergo rigorous training, which moulds them into highly competent and focused professionals. MCA program is specially designed courseware, which includes the knowledge of both Software and Hardware. In a period of three years, a student studies a total of 25 subjects. It is a three year full time Masters Degree Program, affiliated to the Kurukshetra University & AICTE New Delhi, which equips the students with the necessary knowledge, skills, values and attitude to occupy positions in Software development and IT industry.
The course structure is designed keeping in mind the overall development of the student. The students have to maintain a high standard of academic performance throughout the course. The classroom learning is complemented by practical experiences in the industry. A project is also included in the curriculum for the post graduate degree to supplement detailed studies in advanced topics such as Simulation and Modeling, Advanced Database Management and Information Technology, Project Management, Object Oriented Programming with C++ & Java, CASE Tools, Linux & Shell Programming to name a few. The objective of the course is to enable the students to acquire knowledge and to help them in developing the skills to plan, design and build complex applications, which are highly valued in all areas including business, health, education and the services. The course includes co-curricular and extra-curricular activities for all round personality development of the students.
Duration: 3 Years (6 Semesters).
Affiliation: Kurukshetra University and AICTE, New Delhi.
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BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts is upgrading the radio system that allows state police and other public safety officials to communicate.
Massachusetts State Police says the state plans to replace its aging analog radio network with a new digital system that will help first responders better communicate. The radio system is used by more than 2,000 state troopers as well as 245 other public safety and transportation agencies.
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