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The Buenos Aires' Greenpeace office-space was one of the first environmentally-conscious buildings constructed in the bustling Latin-American capital. Designed by ABBS Point Design, and located within the leafy residential area of Chacarita, the offices have been set in a renovated video production building. A perfect reflection of Greenpeace's values and dedication to creating a sustainable world, the offices feature everything from renewable energy, eco-materials, non-toxic finishes, an integrated recycling scheme and more! Jump ahead for a sneak peek into their sustainable spaces, as Greenpeace Buenos Aires takes us on a tour!
Kind and enthusiastic Pablo Blefari showed us around the space, and as soon as we entered the building, we were welcomed by a reception space that is both colorful and clean. Small replicas of local artists' larger paintings once sold to raise money decorate the reception walls.
A bicycle parking space is allocated within the reception area for the green-minded Greenpeace workers to keep their favorite pedal-power vehicles safe while at work. The most exciting room of the international NGO is definitely the making workshop. The space is full of random materials and tools the organization uses for making public campaigns and nature-protecting initiatives.
From kitchen cupboards to meeting tables, all wood within Greenpeace's Buenos Aires offices is made from Brazilian FSC wood. An 'open source' Greenfreeze technology developed by the NGO itself is being used in the kitchen's fridge and air conditioning, saving up to 25% in energy. When the kitchen's FSC wood recycling bins fill up, a local recycling cooperative comes to pick it up to give new use to the discarded material.
In order to give the building a bit of much-needed green and outdoors space, ABBS Point Design created a back patio area that is the perfect place for a few drinks and relaxation on Friday afternoons. A high, round tank serves as a plant pot for a luscious central tree and native plants, while collecting rainwater for watering plants and flushing the toilets. There is also a climbing wall for keeping fit at work and quick access to the terrace!
The top floor has two big open spaces offices with desks, separated by a bridge, and one private meeting room. A skylight runs through the ceiling, providing the space with bright natural light. A jaguar costume from one of the north of Argentina forests protection campaigns hangs proudly on the wall as a reminder of all the creative hard work the NGO does around the country.
The top floor meeting room is equipped with the latest technology for giving presentations and discussing future plans, whilst enjoying a green view. The rooftop hosts 19 solar panels, solar collectors for heating water, Greenfreeze air conditioners and a skylight. In the summertime, when there is more than enough energy produced via sunny and scorching Buenos Aires days, Greenpeace transfers excess energy to the local energy company.
Photos © Ana Lisa Alperovich for Inhabitat

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One of the more intriguing aspects of astronomy is that it teaches us a year is not actually a year. More specifically, a calendar year (365 days) is not equivalent to an astronomical year (roughly 365.25 days), which is why we must (triple word score alert) intercalate an additional day into the calendar every four years to make up the difference. Thus, for those of us who observe the modern Gregorian calendar, the quadrennial appearance of February 29 will go down in just six days.
Except that, strictly speaking, February 29 isn't a quadrennial event. A Gregorian leap year is observed every four years except in century years. Thus, the year 1900 was not a leap year. However, every fourth century year is a leap year, so the year 2000 included a February 29. Why all the conditional intercalation? Because an astronomical year isn't precisely 365.25 days — it's closer to 365.2425 days, or 365 days, 5 hours, 49 minutes, and 12 seconds. The intercalated adjustments are made to ensure that the vernal equinox stays on or about March 21 of every year.
Yet for all these allowances, the modern Gregorian calendar is still inaccurate, as the astronomical year isn't precisely 365.2425 days long. A recurring margin of error is building in the leap year system that suggests it will fail — as in, the vernal equinox will be more than a day removed from March 21 — at a particular date in the future.
IN WHAT YEAR WILL THE GREGORIAN LEAP YEAR SYSTEM "FAIL?"Get the answer.
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Monday, June 8, 2009
wind funnels in the area
quick, you see a tornado! what do you do? well, when we lived in minnesota, well known for its tornadoes, we'd run to the bathtub and wait, or hide in a hallway in a walmart (i honestly believed we were going to die during this episode. the wind was so strong, we sat in our car on the protected side of the walmart building, watching the light poles bend at a 45 degree angle. the wind subsided enough that we could get out of the car and run into the building, then into the protected hallway. i've never been so scared.), or drive really quickly while on the freeway (our three experiences with tornadoes--we never saw one, but the sirens were warning enough). but when we live in colorado, where you don't think of tornadoes being in the neighborhood (always more north and west of us), you run upstairs and grab your camera so you can take pictures! kelly was heading back to church yesterday afternoon and he came running into the house and told us all to come outside NOW! we did so and got to see a powerful sight, a whirling, swirling wind funnel. calling it a wind funnel somehow makes it sound much less dangerous than a tornado. we just stood and watched it swirl, it wasn't big, it seemed far away, and it didn't appear to be moving, so i ran in and got my camera and took a series of pictures. then i proceeded to let the neighbors know so they could come outside and see it too! it started hailing and pelting down rain, and after about 10 minutes it dissipated itself and life went on as normal. come to find out from the news, it was just about a mile away. nice. no wonder we could actually SEE the whirling swirling action going on... next time we see a wind funnel, it's into the basement. after a few pictures.
16 comments:
- Vivian said...
Good grief! I was in Target during the hail, but, thankfully, we didn't have sirens or a tornado in Denver itself! Did you catch the story about the man in Aurora who was photographing the tornado and landed in the hospital after it picked him up and threw him back down in his yard???!!! Yikes!
- June 8, 2009 at 6:59 PM
- Rachel Carlson said...
we had our neighborhood warning sirens go off, tons of hail and a 'sighting' of a funnel cloud. the sky was amazing that day!
- June 8, 2009 at 7:48 PM
- Houston said...
Em, I worry...
- June 8, 2009 at 8:16 PM
- em said...
Whoa. Scary.
- June 9, 2009 at 4:48 AM
- Sarah Hodgkinson said...
Glad you're safe, Dorothy.
- June 9, 2009 at 5:42 AM
- Marti said...
What an amazing photo!!!!! I wondered how my Denver gals were faring in this unsettled weather. Stay safe!
- June 9, 2009 at 6:45 AM
- meganklauer said...
Holy moly! Great pic, but so glad everyone is okay!
- June 9, 2009 at 8:40 AM
- Debbie said...
Wow!!! Too close for comfort!!!
I was thinking about all you Denver girls on Sunday!!
- June 10, 2009 at 11:11 AM
- Julie said...
Very cool picture. Growing up and living in the midwest, helps know when you can run outside or run into the basement :)
- June 10, 2009 at 12:51 PM
- Ronda P. said...
me a chicken, me hid in the basement.
- June 10, 2009 at 10:27 PM
- MAM said...
OH my goodness! Too much excitement for me. Glad all is well!
- June 11, 2009 at 7:56 AM
- lisa truesdell said...
holy freaking moly. to the basement w/ you, girl!!
- June 11, 2009 at 5:44 PM
- nicole said...
this is where i would start freaking out having zero exposure to this {i just walked over to the dresser to knock on some wood}. glad you're OK. this is one of those things that i'm completely content with seeing on the weather channel and not in the distant skies {though i used to want to be a storm chaser...stupid, stupid, stupid...}.
- June 11, 2009 at 8:31 PM
- Julie said...
I knew there was something you missed about Minnesota! So far no sirens this year.
- June 11, 2009 at 9:02 PM
- Angie M said...
That is an awesome pix. Not so awesome to be next to.
- June 24, 2009 at 1:28 PM
- Jennie said...
I still live in MN and you did exactly what this MN girl would do! Grab the camera! Get a good shot! I LOVE that type of stuff...used to fall asleep to twister every night in the summer when we didn't get enough storms...glad all is well though!
- June 24, 2009 at 4:03 PM


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NWSB Editor and Insider Chris Anderson talks about the positions the Ducks need to upgrade in 2013 for an even better season than their last. All of the players that needed to have big years had impressive statistics, and Oregon looks as though it is built to contend for a Pac-12 and National Title in the coming years. That does not mean, however, that there are not a few positions that the Ducks must improve…
Five positions Oregon needs to upgrade in 2013
January 23, 2013 By Chris Anderson
Filed Under: Oregon Football Blog Tagged With: Alejandro Maldonado, Anthony Wallace, Boseko Lokombo, Bralon Addison, derrick malone, Isaac Remington, John Boyett, Josh Huff, Keanon lowe, Kenjon Barner, Kiko Alonso, LaMichael James, Marcus Mariota, Michael Clay, Oregon Ducks, oregon ducks football, Oregon Ducks football blog, Oregon Ducks Improvements, Ricky Heimuli, rob beard, Taylor Hart, Tyson Coleman, Wade Keliikipi, Will Murphy


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Evidently, the last article: "The 3 letter unspoken word: sex" stirred some wild emotions, as it did to me every time I heard someone go through yet another similar situation. It took me almost 10 years to come to terms with it (I know people who left because of it), as it took me even more years to come to terms with many of the deceits and fraud I today recognize about the AoL and SSRS, which were obvious to friends and family. I don't blame the AoLers who write in full blast aggression, possessed by anger and sometimes even too off centered to express themselves coherently. I don't know what it does to you, but it does a lot of service to me by confirming the right decision I made of leaving the organization and RS. It helps me further confirm that the teachings of RS only create a hyper hysteria, fanaticism focused only in building his name, organization, numbers, fame and popularity, and it takes the individual nowhere in the spiritual growth, but only builds ego/narcissism, delusion, fanaticism. Practicing a breathing technique that actually induces hyperventilation and which he did not create himself as he claims, or a meditation that is an imitation of someone else's that went wrong and whom he criticizes constantly, or delivering repetitive topics that are cleverly entitled, "Ashtavakra, Bhakti Sutras, Patanjalis", naming the Yoga Vasistha, repeating like parrots: "opposite values are complimentary, accept people as they are, don't see intentions behind people's mistakes, don't be a football of other's opinions, the present moment is inevitable" are not an indication of spirituality nor evolution nor "goodness." Spirituality is more than just reciting, reading scriptures, doing some technique. Spirituality is not about the activities one does, who one follows, what one eats.
Following is a comment the blog received, obviously posted under the wrong link. The person is comprehensively mad. But I understand because I, too, used to get out of myself whenever I heard "my guru" and "my organization" criticized. However, with the years, I also learned that I got mad when it was about things I actually was not sure about, that I myself, deep inside, doubted, or actually, because it simply hurt my true-believer-ego. Evidently, Mr. Ravishankar, the quality of your teachers and your teachings need to be improved because, sadly, your disciples cannot remain centered with that smile you insist they should have, not "living the knowledge", like you'd diplomatically insist, "Come what may, keep your smile." Don't you say AoL offers the knowledge that makes one unshakeable? I am sure this kind of reaction does not make you happy either:
ronith has left a new comment on your post "Additional links":
u have no proof of all the bull u write show us some proof abouct all the bull u write even i can open a stupid blog like urs and write bull like u without any proof atleast i am not mindless like u and if u think u r so smart y cant u reveal ur identity show us some proof u publicity hogger
There was a time this kind of comment/people affected me. The aggression and psychosis within the organization greatly disturbed me even when I was a "true believer". Today, even with all the bashing provoked by the sex subject, it only makes me laugh and feel at peace with my decision of leaving the AoL and further confirms what a sick community it is and what a poor education we got from "the holiness."
Maybe AoLers reading this kind of comment rejoice and cheer it like men watching a football game – notorious behavior of highly spiritual people following a highly enlightened master.
Maybe some AoLers reading this kind of comment feel quietly embarrassed that one of their fellow peers can express himself in such way and is indeed a bad representation of the movement, teachings, guru.
Maybe those who are not AoLers but have done a course, relate to it and applaud it, and maybe some take it as an indication of what AoL really is not about and see the holes of the organization and teachings before further going into it and getting sucked by "the black hole", like it happened to me and many others.
Maybe some former AoLers reading this kind of comment, feel the same effect it has for me, reassuring the decision of leaving and the relief of no longer belonging to that madness. Maybe some prefer that I don't write about any of this. I know some prefer to leave it for "fate and karma to take care" and some are afraid of the bad things Ravishankar can do to people because they themselves have experienced them (myself included) - reasons why so many old timers and former teachers have not come forward a lot earlier.
Whatever it is, whoever it is, thank you. Thank you to you all who, nicely and violently, help me in my journey of recovery. Thank to the comments of aggressive AoLers - if I had any doubts left about SSRS, there no longer are any. If I had any fears left of him/them/you, because of the retaliation, threats, harassments, lies I experienced during and post AoL, I no longer have any. Little did I know how healing this blog and all the nasty comments would be for me (hopefully for others too). Thank you again to former members and to current members, even those who curse, insult, threat, etc. KLIM & co. You have made me stronger. You have set me free.
Will wrapping up with an "I belong to you" make anyone puke? Better not, no?
A sincere heart-felt thank you.


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The new law will be published in time to take effect Nov. 19, opening day of the traditional, nine-day, 2011 gun deer season.
In its essence, the new law can be boiled down to a single statement, said Tim Lawhern, DNR division of enforcement and science administrator.
"Unless otherwise prohibited, you can carry a long gun, uncased and unloaded, in or on a motor vehicle in Wisconsin at any time," Lawhern said. The DNR has prepared a frequently asked questions on Wis. Act 51 page that available on the law enforcement pages of the DNR website.
While the law has changed, Lawhern said, there will still be many people who will continue to use a carrying case to transport unloaded firearms in motor vehicles, as hunters have been and will continue to be advised in hunter education courses.
"It's a great way to protect your investment in your firearms," Lawhern said.
As is always the case with a new law, Lawhern said, the first year is an educational opportunity.
DNR chief warden Randy Stark has already provided the state's warden force with detailed instructions on the new law and its enforcement. Wardens will use a mix of enforcement, communication and education to help hunters understand and comply with the new law, Lawhern said.
"We are always ready to help people in the field, to answer their questions and to provide advice," Lawhern said.
Here are a few things hunters might need to know about the new law:
- A caveat to the uncased long gun rule – the new legislation does not change Wisconsin law regulating the practice of shining (illuminating) wild animals at night with artificial light. It will still be illegal to possess a firearm of any kind, loaded or unloaded, while shining wild animals.
- The new law allows individuals to hunt from a stationary non-motorized vehicle, such as a hay wagon, so long as it is not attached to a motor vehicle. Previously, hunting from any vehicle was prohibited, without the distinction of whether the vehicle was motorized or stationary. This change previously had been sought by warden administrators. "People used to have to take one or more wheels off the hay wagon to comply with the letter of the law," Lawhern said.
- It will be legal to possess and transport uncased bows and crossbows in a vehicle. However, bows may not have an arrow nocked. A crossbow may not be cocked unless it is unloaded (meaning the bolt or arrow is removed) and cased.
- When in or on a vehicle which is stationary, long guns can be both uncased and loaded. A stationary vehicle can have the motor running. "Stationary" means not moving, regardless of whether the motor is running. This allows a hunter, at a stationary vehicle, to place a loaded gun on a clean, dry surface.
Wisconsin hunters, as a group, are among the best trained and safest hunters in the world, said Lawhern. This is thanks in large part to the legions of volunteer hunter safety instructors who donate their time each year to educate new hunters.
"Our hunters have established an enviable safety record," Lawhern said. "We fully expect the vast majority of hunters in Wisconsin will continue to use common sense and safe practices when handling firearms. For most of us, these practices have become second nature."
Here are the four basic rules of gun safety, as taught in hunter education:
- Treat every firearm as if it is loaded.
- Always point the muzzle in a safe direction.
- Be certain of your target and what's beyond.
- Keep your finger outside the trigger guard until ready to shoot.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Tim Lawhern, DNR enforcement and science division administrator, (608) 264-6133
Source: Wisconsin DNR(http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_Lookup.asp?id=300#art2)


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I just had a few minutes of confusion with mixing up the usernames and passwords from the Accordance site (for ordering stuff) and the forum, and had to reset my password. No big deal, but is there a way to enable both under one login from the Accordance end?
Started by Alistair , Oct 26 2012 09:13 AM
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Posted 26 October 2012 - 09:13 AM
Posted 26 October 2012 - 09:39 AM
They are totally different databases by different companies, so we can't easily synchronize them. However, there shouldn't be anything preventing you from using the same username and password on each, should you do desire.
Joel Brown
By day: Consultant for Oaktree
By night: Freelance Trombonist and Private Instructor
By day: Consultant for Oaktree
By night: Freelance Trombonist and Private Instructor
Posted 26 October 2012 - 09:44 AM
I think the confusion started when I switched from 1-Password to the latest Safari's built-in password tracker. Normally I don't need to remember passwords at all but for some reason I was prompted and entered the wrong one without checking it first.
Posted 26 October 2012 - 10:03 AM
You can change your passwords on both, but to change your username or login name you will probably need to email us.
Helen Brown
OakTree Software
OakTree Software
Posted 26 October 2012 - 11:42 AM
Also, you can check all of your passwords by going to Applications>Utilities>Keychain Access. Double click the item you are interested in, check the tick-box for show password, type your Mac's administrator user account password (the one for logging on or installing apps) and you can see your password.
May be useful for some anyway...
May be useful for some anyway...
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Fryer Baskets
These units make cooking large batches of food quickly in a fryer easier by keeping all the food contained and allowing the user to pull it all out at once. They also make your fried foods healthier and prevent them from becoming soggy by allowing excess grease to drip off before serving. For most commercial kitchens that use a fryer, whether it's round or rectangular, has a metal or insulated handle, or offers a drop bottom for quick dumping, these baskets are a critical part of their operation. This guide will help you choose the right one for your fryer and intended uses.


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Wendy Rowe Talks Olivia Palermo's Killer Eye Shadow
Welcome to our new feature, ask an artist! We're kicking things off with Wendy Rowe, the British makeup genius behind Cara Delevingne, Sienna Miller, more Vogue covers than you could possibly count, and a stellar blog, she also consults for Burberry's flourishing cosmetics collection.
You've worked with Olivia Palermo many times and her eyes always look amazing. What kinds of eye shadows do you use on her?
I like to use brown shades—dark chocolates, espressos, golds—on Olivia's eyes. Sometimes the simplest things look the best and she doesn't need a lot. I tend to use shades like Burberry's Sheer Eye Shadows ($) in Midnight Brown and Mulberry, Tom Ford's Eye Shadow Quad ($78) in Golden Mink, and Dior's 3 Couleurs Smoky Eye Palette ($48) in Smoky Nude.
Those chocolate and golden tones might be Olivia's signature look, but since she has a slightly olive complexion, she can actually wear most shades: mulberry, green, khaki, denim blue—they'll all look great with her skin. If you're complexion's more pale than Olivia's, however, brown and blue tones will work best.
Have questions for Wendy? Send them our way at firstname.lastname@example.com!


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One of the spectator highlights of the Greenville championships is the Kids Race, where kids from 6-12 get a chance to race the final 200 meters of the pro course.
They come on Big Wheels, BMX bikes, brand-new Treks, and steel frames with a sheen of rust. Everybody wears race bib number 1, and everybody takes home a medal. The cardinal rule is œdon't run into any of the other riders.
It's a terrific way to introduce the sport to youngsters – where else would they get the chance to compete in front of thousands of spectators lining the race's start-finish area?


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Librarians' Toolkit
Acronyms & Abbreviations for Libraries
LIBRARY SPEAK -- Resources for Acronyms and Abbreviations for Libraries
- American Library Association (ALA): http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/acronyms/index.cfm
- ODLIS - Online Dictionary for Library and Information Science: http://lu.com/odlis/
- University of California - Santa Barbara (UCSB) Libraries: http://lauc.library.ucsb.edu/resources/acronyms.html
- Winnefox [WI] Library System: http://www.winnefox.org/trustees/acronyms.html
- New Hampshire State Library: http://www.nh.gov/nhsl/lds/acronyms.html
- Eastern Shore [MD] Regional Library: http://www.esrl.lib.md.us/community/acronym1.php
Publishing Photos taken at the library
Publishing Photos Taken at The Library
One of the fun things about library events, such as the Summer Reading Program, is taking pictures of the participants having a great time and sharing that with others -- perhaps on a bulletin board within the library, or posted out on the library's website.
But, in doing so, there are Rights of Publicity and Privacy to consider; for example, did you know that it is a violation of the right of publicity to use photographs from library programs in order to market or advertise the library or to call attention to future programming? An excellent article in Information Today, "Laws for Using Photos You Take at Your Library," by Bryan Carson covers this and many more points to think about when using children's photographs.
Considerations include:
- Ask for parental permission before using images of children, whether on the library's website or elsewhere. A parental consent form is one way of achieving this.
- Avoid using the first name and last name of individuals in a photograph. This reduces the risk of inappropriate, unsolicited attention from people outside the library. An easy rule to remember is if a child is named, avoid using his or her photograph; if a photograph is used, avoid naming the child.
- Consider using group photos rather than photos of individual children.
- Ensure that the image file is appropriately named – do not use children's names in image file names or ALT tags if published on the web.
- Ensure that images are appropriately stored and secured on the library's network.
- Only use images of pupils in suitable dress to reduce the risk of inappropriate use.
Some websites to visit for additional information:
Becta's guidelines on using images and video safely on school websites
American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA)
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) is designed to stimulate the economy in these difficult times. ARRA offers opportunities for libraries to receive funding; the first section of this guide provides information on those options. The remaining guide is designed to provide general information to you and your patrons—from job seekers to small business owners and more—about ARRA.
If you know of additional ARRA resources for libraries or patrons, please let us know at 800-340-3890 and we'll include them here.
ARRA Resources for New Mexico Libraries
There are many unknowns yet about ARRA funding available to libraries, such as details about funding for expanding broadband to rural areas. Programs already in place and resources that provide ongoing funding to libraries are listed here. The NM State Library will continue to monitor available information and opportunities and post them here.
ALA: What libraries should know about ARRA
Provides current ARRA news and funding opportunities for libraries, as well as tips for advocating for library funding.
How libraries can benefit from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
An article in American Libraries by Emily Sheketoff outlining the types of funding available and how libraries may apply for it.
Rural Development Housing & Community Facilities Programs
These programs help develop community facilities in rural areas, including libraries, schools, childcare, hospitals, medical clinics, fire and rescue stations, police stations, community centers, and transportation. The program received an additional $130 million from ARRA.
NM Senior Community Service Employment Program
National ARRA Resources
Provides news and updates of state and national implementation of ARRA legislation.
U.S. Department of Education: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
Provides information on how the U.S. Department of Education plans to implement ARRA.
IRS Information Related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
Information for individuals and business owners on how ARRA will impact taxes.
State-By-State Estimates of Key Provisions Affecting Low- and Moderate-Income Individuals
The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities provides short descriptions and tables with estimated state-by-state impacts of several key provisions of ARRA.
The source to find and apply for ARRA-related grants administered through the federal government (as well as all federal grants). This site does not provide personal financial assistance. Application eligibility varies by program.
Spanish Language Information on ARRA
From the US Department of Education.
Provides homeowners with detailed information about ARRA programs along with tools to empower borrowers with the resources they need to determine whether they might be eligible for a modification or a refinance under the Administration's program.
State Recovery
This service of The Council of State Governments is designed to help states decipher potential funding opportunities and share best practices.
New Mexico ARRA Resources
Integrated Stimulus Guide
A guide from US Senators and Representatives from NM intended to provide information about the programs and funding opportunities available to individuals, communities and businesses in New Mexico through ARRA.
NM Recovery and Reinvestment Initiative
A guide from the NM Office of the Governor with resources, links, and an online form to propose projects for funding.
Resources for Unemployment in New Mexico
Created by the State Library's Reference staff, this handy guide helps librarians—and their patrons—navigate the State's unemployment website.
Region 6 Regional Recovery Map
A handy map showing stimulus-funded projects. Region 6 includes New Mexico.
Related Resources
Economic & Financial Crisis
This Mississippi State University LibGuide is a compendium of info from the origins of the crisis to blogs on the topic.
The Financial Crisis: Glossary
A list of terms relevant to the economic crisis.
- The Role of Libraries in Economic Hard Times: Panel Discussion (Podcast)Libraries today have become multimedia centers, offering not only books but DVDs, e-books and Internet access. They can also be an especially important community resource during times of economic hardship. This podcast from the Diane Rehm Show looks at the future of libraries in a slowing economy. Panelists include Jim Rettig, President of ALA.
Advocacy for Your Library
Library staff are encouraged to use the briefing papers, found in the links below, as educational tools with community stakeholders, including elected officials, funders and program partners, as needed to raise awareness of the specific – and sometimes unique – concerns of libraries around technology deployment.
Job-Seeking in US Public Libraries
Using data from the Public Library Funding & Technology Access Study, this document discusses the range of library resources available to job seekers and the challenges to maintaining these services.
Advocating in a Tough Economy Toolkit
Get tips, tools and messages that work.
Supporting Learners in Public Libraries
The public library is a key agency in supporting the educational and learning needs of every person in the community. Libraries offer vital resources for early literacy development, homework help, homeschool families, continuing education and lifelong avocations.
"Supporting Learners in U.S. Public Libraries" outlines many of the technology resources public libraries provide learners of all ages, challenges libraries face in meeting growing demand, and describes how sustained funding enables public libraries to offer increased assistance and services to their communities.
Internet Connectivity in U.S. Public Libraries
Today's public libraries are thriving technology hubs that millions rely on for Internet access. In addition to providing free access to computers and the Internet, the majority of public libraries offer Wi-fi access, digital reference and downloadable media. As online services and programs become more sophisticated, the need for higher Internet access speeds for libraries grows.
"Internet Connectivity in U.S. Public Libraries" describes the varied opportunities and obstacles facing libraries in acquiring and providing high-speed Internet access in rural, suburban and urban libraries.
Public Library Funding & Technology Access Study
This study gathers a wide range of data related to computer and Internet access in U.S. public libraries – including the number of computers, barriers to high-speed Internet access, Internet services and trainings available, and funding for technology.
Also see:
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Orientation for New Board Members
Whether a library is starting its first board or adding a new member, it's very important for the library director and current board president to give new board members an orientation to the library and the board before their first meeting. The orientation should include a tour, invitation to library programs, a library card if the member doesn't have one already, an introduction to available staff, and thank you for volunteering on the library's behalf. This is also a good time for the director and board president to stress the importance of all board members' committment to the board and library.
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- New Mexico Library Association (NMLA) brochure/link to website
- Link to New Mexico State Library website
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Fast food may conjure up those ubiquitous Golden Arches, but the concept has come a long way from frozen burgers and soggy fries. The best fast-food chains around the world are getting serious about quality, offering up bowls of slow-simmered pork ramen, freshly baked baguette sandwiches, and sustainably caught fish for the masses.
For travelers looking to eat like the locals, fast-food chains represent a convenient, often inexpensive taste of how everyday residents in far-flung cities like to eat. Some menus are more traditional than others: Teremok in Russia serves cooked-to-order blini with classic Russian toppings like caviar or smoked salmon; while Goli Vada Pav No. 1 in India adds modern twists like cheddar cheese to vada pav, the fried potato patty sandwich that's an Indian street food staple.
Many chains have long-standing histories in their home country: "We've been around since 1951, so it's like we're a part of the fabric of the province," says Josée Vaillancourt of the Canadian rotisserie chicken chain St. Hubert. "If people want to live the Quebec way, they have to try our chicken." German seafood chain Nordsee began as a commercial fishing enterprise way back in 1896 and now sells a rotating selection of sustainable seafood. Head of Communications Michael Scheibe says a visit to the chain allows travelers to share both history and "the German love for seasonal products."
Keep in mind that etiquette may be different than what you're used to at American homegrown fast-food chains. At Nordsee, for example, it's common for strangers to ask to share a table, while Saudi Arabian fried chicken chain Al Baik provides separate seating areas for women with families and single men. Some of the chains are less "fast food" and more "date-night" in atmosphere; sit-down Italian franchise Rossopomodoro, for example, features wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas and local wines.
Granted, fast-food chains aren't exactly hidden gems. A steak at Brazilian chain Giraffas will probably not replicate the experience of an authentic churrascaria; a bowl of ramen at Ippudo may not match the thrill of discovering an underground noodle shop in Tokyo. But they have their own quirky appeal and dish out a quick fix of local culture and cuisine. So forget Mickey D's and seek out the following fast-food chains instead.


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Over 15 years, 1,284 cardiac arrest deaths have been connected to the failure of automated external defibrillators (AEDs), according to a study published online last month in Annals of Emergency Medicine. One-quarter of those AED failures were due to battery failures.
"Survival from cardiac arrest depends on the reliable operation of AEDs," lead study author Lawrence DeLuca of the University of Arizona Department of Emergency Medicine in Tucson, AZ, said in a release. "AEDs can truly be lifesavers but only if they are in good working order and people are willing to use them."
Researchers analyzed reports to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) about all adverse events connected to the use of an AED between January 1993 and October 2008. Of the 40,787 AED-related events reported to the FDA, 1,150 adverse events connected to fatalities were reported. Almost half (45 percent) of failures occurred during the attempt to charge and deliver a recommended shock to the person in cardiac arrest.
Battery power problems accounted for 23.2 percent of the failures The report noted that in 54 cases, the AED's batteries were low. In 110 cases, the AED suddenly powered off while in 37 cases, the AED never came on at all. In 252 cases, the AED did not complete the rhythm analysis, and in 524 cases, the AED did not deliver the recommended shock.
Problems with pads and connectors accounted for 23.7 percent of the failures.
Sudden cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death in North America and Europe. Odds of survival decline 7 percent to 10 percent per minute of delay in defibrillation, according to the American College of Emergency Physicians, a national medical society that publishes the peer-reviewed scientific journal Annals of Emergency Medicine.
Many states require that fitness facilities have an AED on hand, but even as AEDs have proliferated in public places, bystanders often are reluctant to use them. An Annals of Emergency Medicine study published earlier this year found that less than half of people in public places reported being willing to use an AED, and more than half were unable to recognize one.
"AEDs are like any other piece of medical equipment: They can experience unexpected failures," Deluca said. "I would recommend that people maintain AEDs as recommended by the manufacturer. If an unexpected device failure occurs, it is vitally important to promptly contact both the manufacturer and the FDA. Then, be sure to return the unit (and accessories, such as pads or batteries) to the manufacturer immediately so that it can be analyzed and a cause for the failure identified and fixed."
The researchers also recommended having a backup AED on hand. Of the backup units mentioned in the reports studied by the researchers, three recommended shock but did not deliver the shock. However, 675 of the reports did not mention a backup unit, although that did not mean a backup unit was not on hand.


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Well there is not much to say abut me. I love coffee and books and if I can drink a fresh hot coffee while reading even better:) I started to review a couple years ago and I still loving it. I love the book community and met many awesome people along the way. I'm looking forward to connect to even more of you awesome people out there and of course continue to discover more great books. You can also find me at my blog over at SnoopyDoo's Book Reviews .


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We have taken, and will take, several steps to unify our company's brand with our global product brands to create a single strong global Nilfisk brand. Thus, Nilfisk will offer a comprehensive portfolio of cleaning solutions covering both professional and consumer businesses solutions.
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Law enforcement officers were searching for a gunman Friday after three people were shot and wounded at the end of a rap concert at the popular Red Rocks outdoor amphitheater in the foothills west of Denver.
The victims' injuries were not life-threatening, Jefferson County sheriff's spokesman Mark Techmeyer said. Their names were not released.
No arrests had been made. The shootings did not appear to be random, Techmeyer said.
Deputies were investigating a report that a man was seen with a rifle, but Techmeyer called that information "pretty sketchy."
The shootings occurred about 10:30 p.m. Thursday near the end of a performance by Nas, Schoolboy Q and Flying Lotus.
The injured people were in a white sport-utility vehicle and drove themselves from Red Rocks to a Denver intersection about 15 miles away, but it was not clear why, Techmeyer said. They were eventually stopped by Denver police and taken to a hospital.
Investigators did not know if more people had been in the SUV before police stopped it, he said.
Techmeyer didn't know how many people were at the concert, but he said investigators stopped and questioned each car as it was leaving.
Traffic was chaotic and slow, but "we had a shooter out there," he said.
Witnesses were being interviewed until the early morning hours Friday.
The Red Rocks amphitheater and surrounding park are popular with joggers and sightseers. Most of the park had reopened Friday morning, but the area of the shooting remained sealed off.


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This chapter describes how to set a scale and measure distances and areas on satellite images. Using ImageJ, a freely available image analysis program that runs on most operating systems, users set the spatial calibration of an image, then select... (View More) and measure distances and areas on it. The measurement results are reported in real-world units. The technique is most useful and accurate for nadir view (straight down) images. In this chapter, users examine satellite images of the Aral Sea, which has shrunk dramatically since 1960 because the rivers that flow into it have been tapped for irrigation. Users access satellite images of the region, then set a scale and measure the width of the sea each year. On another set of images, they highlight areas that represent water and measure them to see how these areas of the sea changed. This chapter is part of the Earth Exploration Toolbook, which provides teachers and/or students with direct practice for using scientific tools to analyze Earth science data. Students should begin on the Case Study page. (View Less)
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What is "Cost of Attendance"?
As you are comparing universities and the various financial aid packages you have been offered, you will want to become familiar with two different ways to look at the costs you will incur.
Direct Costs
The first and possibly the most important 'cost' to you should include the Direct Costs of attending a college. These are the actual costs that you will need to pay for with either financial aid or out of your own pocket every semester:
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- Books
- Tuition
Find out what these expenses will be at each institution and use these figures to compare schools' financial aid packages and your financial obligation.
Budgeted Cost of Attendance
Financial Aid Offices calculate Cost of Attendance in a different way. Universities can include several other components in determining costs and use 'budgeted' amounts rather than actual. The cost of attendance calculated by the Financial Aid Office is based on costs from reported data, survey data and Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data. With limited exceptions, a student's financial aid and other educational assistance cannot exceed the school's published Cost of Attendance figure.
- Tuition - The price you are charged for taking classes. It is based on the number of credits you enroll in. The full tuition cost includes segregated fees and is billed on a semester basis.
- Books and Supplies - The estimate of books and supplies is based on average costs for undergraduate and graduate students. A student's actual costs will vary based on major, year in school and types of courses taken.
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- Board (Food) – Like housing, food costs are also calculated differently for students living on or off campus with roommates vs. commuter students living with parents. The cost is updated each year based on the projected increase in the university food services costs as well as student surveys.
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Friday, March 01, 2013 - Nicklas and Danek - Screen Test - FULL CONTACT
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We brought newcomer Nicklas Boris in for s screentest, with Danek Rovny. After an brief interview the guys get right into things by starting to kiss each other. Their hands also feel each other's cock through the underwear. Danek then moves down and kisses Nicklas' nipples. Nicklas gets onto his knees and continues kissing as he releases Danek's hard cock from his undies. He helps him off with the undies so we can see the cock completely. As they continue to kiss Danek does the same for Nicklas so both dick, already rock hard, are in view. Nicklas moves so that he can hold both cocks in one hand and gently wank them. He slides down and kisses and then sucks on Danek's cock. He moves again, really stretching his legs so that Danek can suck him. He licks the cock and balls and sucks it right into his mouth. Then he positions his head so that he can lick at Nicklas' hot hole too. When it is nice and wet Nicklas moves so that he can sit down on Danek's throbbing cock. His gorgeous, hairy ass slides down over the cock and Danek begins to fuck that tight hole. His cock fucks in and out of Nicklas ass, really turning him on. His cock throbs as he enjoys the feeling of the dick in his ass. Soon he cant hold back and his cock starts to cum, releasing his juice all over Danek's belly. Nicklas is still turned on and rides on that cock a while before they change positions with Danek standing behind him and fucking nice and deep. His cock really works that hole and another change, to missionary, has Nicklas wanking himself again as he is fucked. Soon he shoots another load of cum while Danek is deep inside him. Then Nicklas kneels in front of Danek to take his cum and to suck the cock to completely drain it. What a great scene, Nicklas certainly passed his test with ease.
Otmar Had is aged 21 and lives in Prague. He works as a mechanic and a barman. In his spare time Otmar enjoys hockey and tennis. Otmar is a very cute looker who does a nice interview and then gets started. He stands up and slides a hand into his pants to feel his cock. Then he lifts his tee-shirt to show some skin. Removing the shirt he shows a nice, slim build. Otmas pushes his jeans and underwear down and out pops a hard, hooded cock. He takes hold of the cock with one hand while feeling his body with the other. Otmar wanks on his cock and then lays down on the bed to continue. He proudly shows off his hard cock as a helping hand arrives and drips some oil on him. The hand massages the oil into Otmar's body and then takes hold of his cock and starts to wank him. Otmar lifts his legs to show off his ass. The helping hand takes a vibrator and slides it into Otmars hole little hole. The vibrator works in and out of the ass as Otmar's cock is wanked nice and hard. Otmar takes over the wanking while the hand continues to use the vibrator in that hot ass. Very soon Otmar shoots a massive, creamy load all over himself. Then he takes off for the shower to clean himself up. What a lovely video from a very cute guy.
Lukas Vaculik, Alois Rak and Karel Grusser are the stars of our fully remastered Kick Club Scene 3. We first see Lukas and Karel down by the river waiting on Alois, whoh duly arrives with some beer. They start to drink their beer and then go walking is some woodland. They stop in an opening and Lukas and Karel begin to kiss as they enjoy their beer. Alois joins in the kissing and quickly drops to his knees and begins to suck on some cock. Karel's is the first cock to be sucked as he kisses Lukas again. Then, with shirts removed the guys move around so that Alois can suck on Lukas as well. Alois then stands and pulls his cock out with Lukas and Karel taking turns to suck on it. Moving to a more open space where we see them better Karel gets completely naked and Alois chews down on his big hard cock. Karel reaches up to suck on Lukas as well. Alois and Lukas get naked too and the guys move into a circle so they can all suck at the same time. The Lukas lays on the ground with Alois over him. He sucks on Alois big hard dick. Karel spreads Alois ass and starts to rim him at the same time. Moving again and Alois is the focus of attention with his cock being sucked by Lukas and his ass being rimmed by Karel. Alois loves the tongue on his hole and turns around so the others can take turns in rimming him. Karel wants some ass action too, so he kneels and the ground and the others take turns fucking his hot hole. Those big dicks go deep into that ass, stretching it as they fuck. Then with Lukas on the ground Karel sits himself down on his thick cock. Alois bends over to suck on Karel as he rides Lukas. Karel's ass takes Lukas thick dick very well as Alois sucks him and wanks his own dick. Karel then lays on his side so that Alois' huge dick can get in on the action. His cock fucks into Karel's eager hole. As Karel is fucked he sucks on Lukas as well. Another change of position sees Alois on his knees, wanking as Karel stands on leg on him to make his ass available for Lukas to fuck some more. They are all building up to cum and when ready Alois stands a shoots his big load all over Karel's chest. Lukas is next and his cum goes all over Karel as well. Finally Karel cums, his cream shooting out on to Alois leg and all over the ground. Fully spent the guys get dressed and walk off singing.
Petr Bousek is 21 years old and lives in Brno. He is currently unemployed and enjoys fitness, swimming and sports generally. What a very handsome guy Petr is with, as we seem when he starts to remove his clothes, an excellent body too. With his tee-shirt off Petr shows his awesome chest. Then opening the jeans we are teased with a glimpse of cock before Petr turns around and shows us his ass. What an ass it is too, beautifully rounded and with a nice covering of downy hair, which nicely fills the crack too. Then Petr loses the jeans and we see the complete package, standing and proudly posing for the camera. His cock looks good, in its flaccid state and then even better as he gets it hard for us. What a beauty Petr is and this shoot shows him off perfectly. I will be looking forward to seeing more in his erotic video.


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As a result of a lifetime in keelboats, it became high time for a new challenge;
sailing and racing a fast ocean going trimaran. This website is dedicated to the building of this boat,
the Ian Farrier designed F-39 trimaran.
In my view, challenges - and dreams - keep people going. It doesn't matter if it is
about the house with a white picket
fence, a fast sports car in the garage or other goals one is going for. My
professional job is one of the goals, while it keeps the necessary money
rolling. But in leisure time it is a 39 foot trimaran moored dockside, and a yearning for
new adventures.
Building myself.There are more good reasons to buy a new and ready-to-go-yacht,
or a custom made or second hand boat, than taking up the challenge and build the
boat from scratch yourself. One of the good reasons to do it yourself is when
you know you will maintain the best possible quality. One of the bad reasons is
money. It is an aspect indeed, but in reality it
is cheaper to buy a used boat.
On the other hand, such a building project is a
tremendous source of energy and motivation, and the satisfaction of finishing
such a project with a high tech yacht as result is glorious. I did it before,
but smaller and a long time ago, and I liked it. Read the FAQ-section
of this site for more reflections about this subject.
Method.Nowhere does the romance of boat building stray farther from the reality of boat building than it does in a fiberglass boat. I had only
woodworking capabilities and my affecting with composite structures was almost
none. While my quality demands are high, I did not look forward to laminate
large surfaces with relative thin layers of a sticky mix of glass and epoxy. When I studied the various
building methods, I found out that vacuum bagging was a method to improve the
quality of the hand-lay-up laminate. This technique was a step further to
overcome my uncertainty of my building skills. But the problem with vacuum
bagging large components (like a boat hull) is how to do this within the gel time of the resin. And
then there are nasty health aspects, as epoxy is not a human friendly material.
The idea of a large wet layup done by hand with a squeegee just freaks me
Resin Infusion.At the end of the last century
I did my research on the modern high tech composite
materials, which were all new for
me. This has resulted in the adoption of the Controlled Vacuum Infusion Technique.
In that time this
laminating technique was new
and just a few shipyards were using this
new technique in only an
experimental stage. Using the technique for an one-off
amateur build project
was unusual and getting the right information and knowledge was quite
laborious. Nevertheless, for me this led to a building method with which I
am able to
create high quality composite constructions in a controlled and repeatable way,
and single handed, while eliminating the sticky, messy, smelly handling of
resins. With this process I can now lay up everything dry, and only have to
deal with resin at the very end. The result is a no-voids, tightly
packed lay up. And, last but not least, this has
helped me to overcome my pre-justice against "plastic boats". But it
is certainly not a "quick and dirty job", as sometimes seen in composite
works. On the contrary, one needs a patient and meticulous mode of
The general acceptance of vacuum infusion in the professional
building scene has been slow, among other aspects also because of
the supposed risks involved. This is correct when applied as a trial and
error based method. These days you can see new yards
adopting the technique rapidly, while "settled" building yards are
waiting to see which way the cat is going to jump. Nevertheless, vacuum resin
infusion continues to be the hot topic in boatbuilding today, and while
many builders have already switched to it very successfully, many more
are still weighing up the pros and cons of such a bold change of
Virtual boatbuilding.It became
possible to use the infusion technique by me as part-time and one-off builder.
There are more builders who were experimenting with infusion techniques, but in
that time nobody wass injecting complete hulls, in- and outside, without a mould and
direct to the foam core. For me this became possible by the planking method of vertical foam
stripping, where the lengths of joins is minimized to an amount which is not too
difficult to make airtight. But the main reason why I am able to do this is the
use of Virtual Boatbuilding, responsible for the word "Controlled" in
the term Controlled Vacuum Infusion. Flow simulation software makes it possible to eliminate the
guesswork and to resolve the errors in the flow process first in de computer
before doing the real infusion in the hull. Read more in the workshop
section of this site.
Well, speaking about challenges,
besides of epoxy
injection this gives
an adrenaline injection too, each time the vacuum valve opens........... it's
the biggest challenge at present.
DIY Starter Kit and CD.
The construction of
my project is finished so that I no longer have materials available to
supply the starters kit. That is why I decided to
discontinue the availability of the Vacuum Infusion Starter Kit.
However, the data on the CD is still available and contains a wealth on
information about the infusion process, how to do it and what materials
are required, cleared up with photo's and videos. A successful infusion
is in the details.
Learn more.
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I've had great success with the vacuum infusion of my F-39 Trimaran.
It has resulted in a high quality lightweight boat on which I'm very
proud. As the quality of my infusion strategy has now been well proven
for the professional as well as the amateur builder, now is the time to
make my thoroughly thought out infusion plans available for other
interested builders.
Learn more.
Website.Among other
things this site was created for following this building project, in particular
for family and friends, but also in a hope that others may be inspired to
transform dreams into plans. I like this
way of sharing my experience, which has resulted in this now very popular
website and a lot of contacts and feedback
from others. That's nice and very motivating! Taking photo's and writing up of
what I was doing turned out to be invaluable and because of that is motivating
in its own right.
I will be adding to this site periodically. Be
patient though.
It is a part-time project and I work in spurts and bursts, not steadily. So don't expect daily updates.
There are still too many deadlines in my humble life and I don't stand in
need of creating more. I will bring
this website
up to date with the latest developments, when time permits. Please come
back and visit again. Don't forget to
click the REFRESH button on your browser to get the latest upload
(all pages!). Check out the
workshop webcam for the most actual state. Use your right mouse button
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1 cup frozen peas, slightly thawed
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2. In the same pot over medium heat, add oil and onion; cook until translucent. Add garlic; cook 1 minute.
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5. Stir in peas; cook until heated through, about 3 minutes. Garnish with freshly grated cheese, if you wish. Season with salt and pepper.
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It's been so long since I did any sewing that I had to literally dust off my sewing machine and cutting mat to prepare this tutorial today! I didn't plan to take such a long break from my sewing machine, but I've enjoyed spending time in the garden, catching up with family and friends and all those end of year summer activities that make this such a busy time of year. I also had a lovely trip to Wellington back in October, I gave a talk at the Capital Quilters Guild which was a big challenge and a lot of fun! I'm guessing I won't do a lot of sewing or blogging over summer but I'll definitely be back sometime in the New Year.
In the meantime, today is my last stop on the Farmer's Wife 1930s Sew-along. It's block 99, Widow, the last block in the book (but not quite the last block in the sew-along). I'm using a mixture of techniques for this block; freezer paper templates as cutting guides, strip piecing and foundation paper piecing.
Choosing fabrics;
In keeping with the original version, I've chosen a light (Cotton and Steel pink), medium (Art Gallery brown) and dark (Cotton and Steel blue) fabric. The pieces in this block are small so I've chosen small prints for the blue and brown fabrics, the pink fabric has a larger print but I like the quirkiness the birds add.
You'll need;
- A copy of the book The Farmer's Wife 1930s Sampler Quilt: Inspiring Letters from Farm Women of the Great Depression and 99 Quilt Blocks That Honor Them by Laurie Aaron Hird for Fons & Porter/F+W; RRP $28.99 – Click here to purchase.
- Usual sewing requirements
- Freezer paper; available in supermarkets in America. In other parts of the world, look for it in your local quilt store. If you're in Australia or New Zealand your local Spotlight should stock it, it's also available on Amazon. This is what the box looks like;
- A stapler and/or washi tape.
Step 1: Print the paper piecing pattern for block 99
The paper piecing pattern for Widow can be found on the CD at the back of your Farmer's Wife 1930s Sampler Quilt book. Make sure that your templates have printed at 100% by measuring the 1" line included on the page.
Step 2: Create freezer paper templates for the middle square
For more information on creating the templates see my previous tutorial No Ripping Foundation Paper Piecing Tutorial Part One.
- Cut a piece of freezer paper large enough to cover the template pieces J and K with room to spare. We'll reuse the K template to piece section I so there's no need to create a separate template for I.
- Place the piece of freezer paper (matt side up) behind the pattern print out, making sure that the freezer paper covers section J and K.
- Staple through the two layers (pattern on top) to hold the freezer paper in place (see photo below).
- Sew along the solid template lines with the needle on your sewing machine (remove the thread, you may also like to use an old needle). Note there is no need to sew along the 1/4" dashed line as we'll add the seam allowance in the next step.
- Remove the staples.
- Using your rotary cutter and ruler add the 1/4" seam allowance to your freezer paper templates by cutting 1/4" beyond the perforated line.
- Mark the templates with L (light), M (medium), and D (dark) to show which fabric goes where, see photo below.
- Your templates are ready, rethread your machine.
Step 3: Cut fabric for centre square
When foundation paper piecing always cut your fabric larger than required so that you can trim back later. I hate wasting fabric so I always cut my pieces as small as I can, if you prefer more wriggle room, feel free to cut your pieces slightly larger.
- Light fabric (pink); cut four rectangles 2" x 1 1/4"
- Medium fabric (brown); cut two 2" squares and cross cut to yield four triangles
- Dark fabric (blue); cut one 1 1/2" square
Step 4: Piece the centre square
A. Prepare to sew the first seam
- Because each section only has three pieces of fabric, it really doesn't matter which piece you start with. I've chosen to start in the middle. Iron the centre fabric for each template, wrong side down, to the shiny (sticky) side of your freezer paper templates. Position fabric so that it covers the template and allows 1/4" seam allowance (see below), if you have directional fabric you may like to take note of the direction.
- Fold the template back along the first seam line, it doesn't matter which side (left or right). Trim excess fabric from that edge so that there is a 1/4" seam allowance beyond the fold seam line. I use my rotary cutter and ruler for this step but you could also use scissors.
- Line up the next piece of fabric with this cut edge (right sides together). See below.
B: Sew first seam
- Keep the freezer paper folded back along the seam line.
- Sew your stitches as close as you can get to the paper without sewing through the paper. Use your normal stitch length.
- If you do sew through the paper, don't worry, just gently pull the freezer paper away from the stitches before the next step (yes, I've done this many times!).
- Unfold the template
- Iron fabric to the freezer paper as shown below.
C: Sew second seam
- Fold template back along the next seam line and trim seam allowance to 1/4" as shown below.
- With right sides together, line up the next piece of fabric with the seam line and again, sew as close as you can get to the paper without sewing through the paper.
D: Finish each section
- Unfold the template and iron fabric to the freezer paper.
- Trim excess fabric from all edges, using the freezer paper as a guide.
- Gently remove freezer paper by peeling away from fabric.
- At this point I flipped the direction the centre seam was pressed on the middle piece so that it would nest with the outside pieces when sewn together.
- Repeat the process for section I, reusing the section K template.
E: Complete Centre SquareOnce you've finished the three sections, sew them together to complete the centre square.
Step 5: Create freezer paper templates as cutting guides
A. Create freezer paper templates to help cut the stripsBecause the pieces for the remaining sections are not easily measured on an inch ruler, I created templates using freezer paper. It's really easy to do, just place your freezer paper over the pattern print out, and using your ruler and rotary cutter, cut the freezer paper along the solid lines of one of the long sections in the pattern (you'll cut right through the pattern paper, but that's ok because we're not using it again). Use a loop or two of washi tape to hold the freezer paper in place. Your freezer paper strip needs to be about 10" long.
B. Create a freezer paper template for cross cutting the strips
Use the same technique as above, but this time include the seam allowance in the width, cut a strip of freezer paper 2 1/2" long. This template will be used in Step 8 below.
Step 6: Cut strips
Using the template created in 5A above, iron the template strip on to your fabric and cut fabric adding the 1/4" seam allowance to the top and bottom of the template. Reuse the template until cutting is complete. Cut:
- Dark fabric (blue); one strip 11", two strips 10"
- Medium fabric (brown); one strip 10", two strips 5"
- Light fabric (pink); two strips 11" each, one strip 5"
Step 7: Strip piece
- Lay out your fabrics as below and sew each section together.
Step 8: Cross cut strips
- Using the template created in 5B above, iron it to the top strip (10" dark/med/dark) and use it as a guide to cross cut your strip (see photo below). This section will yield eight pieces.
- Repeat the process for the short section (5" med/light/med), this section will yield four pieces.
- Cross cut the remaining section (11" light/dark/light), to yield four 2 1/2" squares.
Step 9: Piece corner sections
- Lay out the three strips that make up each of the corner squares and sew together.
Step 10: Piece the block
- Lay out the nine squares and piece in rows. Not like this! Oops!
That's better!
- Piece the three rows together.
Hooray you're done!
For more information on piecing this block head over to Angie's tutorial here and Marti Mitchell's tutorial here (Marti has a giveaway running on her blogpost!). Below are the blogposts coming up before Christmas...
13/12/2016: Angie @ GnomeAngel.com & Marti @ Marti Michell - Block 96
15/12/2016: Peta @ She Quilts A Lot
20/12/2016: Angie @ GnomeAngel.com & Marti @ Marti Michell - Block 84
22/12/2016: Cat @ Cat & Vee


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