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Pacemaker Insertion
A pacemaker is a small electronic device that helps regulate slow electrical problems in the heart. The pacemaker is usually implanted in the chest, just below the collarbone. Your doctor may recommend this device to keep your heartbeat from slowing down to a dangerously low rate.
The heart is a pump made up of muscle tissue that is stimulated by electrical currents, which normally follow a specific circuit within the heart. These natural electrical impulses coordinate contractions of the different parts of the heart to keep blood flowing the way it should. A pacemaker may be needed when there are problems with the natural electrical conduction system of the heart.
A pacemaker is made of 3 parts: a pulse generator, 1 or more leads, and an electrode on each lead. A pacemaker signals the heart to beat when the natural heartbeat is too slow or irregular.
Your doctor may recommend a pacemaker to stimulate a faster heart rate when your heart beats too slow and the problem can't be fixed with other treatments.
Problems with the heart rhythm may mean your heart is not pumping enough blood to the body. If your heart rate is too slow, the blood is pumped too slowly. If the heart rate is too fast or too irregular, the heart chambers are unable to fill up with enough blood to pump out with each beat. When the body does not get enough blood, symptoms such as tiredness, dizziness, fainting, or chest pain may occur.
Some examples of heart rate and rhythm problems for which a pacemaker might be inserted include:
- Bradycardia. This is when the heart beats too slowly.
- Tachy-brady syndrome. This is characterized by alternating fast and slow heartbeats.
- Heart block. This occurs when the electrical signal is delayed or blocked as it travels through the heart muscle. There are several types of heart blocks.
There may be other reasons for your healthcare provider to recommend pacemaker insertion.
Possible risks of pacemaker insertion include:
- Bleeding from the incision (cut) or catheter insertion site
- Damage to the vessel where the catheter is put into the heart
- Infection of the incision or catheter site
- Collapsed lung
- Pericardial effusion (bleeding that can occur from the heart with blood accumulating in the sac (pericardium) surrounding the heart)
- Lead displacement (when the wires of leads of the pacemaker become disconnected or displaced you may need another procedure to reposition them)
For some people, having to lie still on the procedure table for the length of the procedure may cause some discomfort or pain.
There may be other risks depending on your specific medical condition. Be sure to discuss any concerns with your healthcare provider before the procedure.
- Your healthcare provider will explain the procedure to you and ask if you have any questions.
- You will be asked to sign a consent form that gives your permission to do the procedure. Read the form carefully and ask questions if anything is not clear.
- Tell your healthcare provider if you are sensitive to or are allergic to any medicines, iodine, latex, tape, or anesthetic agents (local and general).
- You will need to fast (not eat or drink) for a certain period before the procedure. Your healthcare provider will tell you how long to fast, usually overnight or at least 8 hours before the procedure.
- If you are pregnant or think you might be, or if you are breastfeeding, tell your healthcare provider.
- Be sure your healthcare provider knows about all medicines (prescription and over-the-counter), vitamins, herbs, and supplements that you are taking.
- Tell your healthcare provider if you have heart valve disease, as you may need to take antibiotics before the procedure.
- Tell your healthcare provider if you have a history of bleeding disorders or if you are taking any anticoagulant (blood-thinning) medicines, aspirin, or other medicines that affect blood clotting. You may need to stop some of these medicines before the procedure.
- Your healthcare provider may do a blood test before to the procedure to see how long it takes your blood to clot. Other blood tests and a chest X-ray may be done as well.
- You may get a sedative before the procedure to help you relax. If a sedative is given and there is a possibility that you may be able to go home afterward, you will need someone to drive you home. You will likely spend at least one night in the hospital after the procedure for observation and to be sure that the pacemaker is working the way it should.
- Based on your medical condition, your healthcare provider may request other specific preparation.
A pacemaker insertion may be done on an outpatient basis or as part of your hospital stay. Procedures may vary depending on your condition and your healthcare providers practice.
Generally, a pacemaker insertion follows this process:
- You will be asked to remove any jewelry or other objects that may interfere with the procedure.
- You will be asked to remove your clothing and will be given a gown to wear.
- You will be asked to empty your bladder before the procedure.
- If there is a lot hair at the incision site, it may be shaved off.
- An intravenous (IV) line will be started in your hand or arm before the procedure to give medicine and fluids.
- You will lie on your back on the procedure table.
- You will be connected to an electrocardiogram (ECG) monitor that records the electrical activity of your heart and monitors the heart during the procedure using small, plastic electrodes that stick to your skin. Your vital signs (heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate, and oxygen level) will also be monitored during the procedure.
- You will get a sedative in your IV before the procedure to help you relax. However, you will likely stay somewhat awake during the procedure.
- The skin at the pacemaker insertion site will be cleaned with antiseptic soap.
- Sterile towels and a sheet will be placed around this area.
- A local anesthetic will be injected into the skin of the chest at the insertion site.
- Once the area is numb, the healthcare provider will make a small incision (cut) at the insertion site.
- A sheath, or introducer, is put into a large blood vessel, usually under the collarbone. The sheath is a plastic tube through which the pacer lead wire(s) will be threaded into the blood vessel and advanced into the heart.
- It will be very important for you to stay still during the procedure so that the catheter does not move and to prevent damage at the insertion site.
- The lead wire will be threaded through the introducer into the blood vessel. The healthcare provider will advance the lead wire through the blood vessel into the heart. Fluoroscopy, (a special type of X-ray "movie" that is displayed on a TV monitor), may be used to help check the location of the leads.
- Once the lead wire is inside the heart, it will be tested to be sure it's in the right location and it works. There may be 1, 2, or 3 lead wires inserted, depending on the type of device your healthcare provider has chosen for your condition.
- The pacemaker generator will be slipped under your skin through the incision (just below the collarbone) after the lead wire is attached to it. Generally, the generator will be placed on the nondominant side. (If you are right-handed, the device will be placed in your upper left chest. If you are left-handed, the device will be placed in your upper right chest).
- The ECG will be checked to be sure that the pacer is working correctly.
- The skin incision will be closed with sutures, adhesive strips, or a special glue.
- A sterile bandage or dressing will be applied.
In the hospital
After the procedure, you may be taken to the recovery room for observation or returned to your hospital room. A nurse will monitor your vital signs.
Let your nurse know right away if you feel any chest pain or tightness, or any other pain at the insertion site.
After the period of bed rest has been completed, you may get out of bed with help. The nurse will be with you the first time you get up, and will check your blood pressure while you are lying in bed, sitting, and standing. Move slowly when getting up from the bed to avoid any dizziness.
You will be able to eat or drink once you are completely awake.
The insertion site may be sore or painful. Pain medicine may be taken if needed.
Your arm may be placed in a sling overnight. Your provider will give you specific instructions on any activity restrictions and about immobilizing your arm after the procedure.
You will have a chest X-ray to make sure the lung was not injured during the procedure, and to check the device position.
You may be prescribed antibiotics to protect you from an infection around your pacemaker or at the incision site.
Your healthcare provider will see you in your room while you are recovering. The healthcare provider will give you specific instructions and answer any questions you may have.
Once your blood pressure, pulse, and breathing are stable and you are alert, you will be taken to your hospital room or allowed to go home. It's common to spend at least one night in the hospital after pacemaker implantation.
Arrange to have someone drive you home from the hospital following your procedure.
At home
You should be able to return to your normal daily routine within a few days. Your healthcare provider will tell you if you will need to wait before returning to your normal activities. Do not do any lifting or pulling for a few weeks. You may need to limit movement of the arm on the side that the pacemaker was placed.
You will most likely be able to go back to your usual diet, unless your healthcare provider tells you differently.
It will be important to keep the insertion site clean and dry. You will be given instructions about bathing and showering.
Your healthcare provider will give you specific instructions about driving.
Ask your healthcare provider when you will be able to return to work. The nature of your work, your overall health, and your progress after surgery will determine how soon you may go back to work.
Call 911 if you have severe, unrelenting chest pain or trouble breathing.
Contact your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following:
- Fever of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher
- Chills
- Increased pain, redness, swelling, or bleeding or other drainage from the insertion site
- Chest pain/pressure, nausea and/or vomiting, profuse sweating, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or lack of energy
- Palpitations, rapid or pounding heartbeat
- Swelling in the arms or hands on the side of the incision
- You have hiccups that will not stop
- You have muscle twitching in your abdomen
- Shortness of breath
After a pacemaker insertion, regularly scheduled appointments will be made to ensure the pacemaker is working the way it should. The healthcare provider uses a special computer, called a programmer, to review the pacemaker's activity and adjust the settings when needed.
Your healthcare provider may give you other instructions after the procedure, depending on your particular situation.
Things to keep in mind
Always consider the following precautions. Discuss these in detail with your healthcare provider, or call the company that made your device:
- Always carry an ID card that states you have a pacemaker. In addition, you may want to wear a medical ID bracelet or necklace indicating that you have a pacemaker.
- Let security screeners know you have a pacemaker before going through security detectors at the airport or court house. In general airport detectors are safe for pacemakers, but the small amount of metal in the pacemaker and leads may set off the alarm. If you are selected for additional screening by hand-held detector devices, politely remind the screeners that the detector wand should not be held over your pacemaker for longer than a few seconds, as these devices contain magnets that may affect the function or programming of your pacemaker.
- You should not have a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) imaging test (unless you have a specially designed pacemaker).
- You should avoid large magnetic fields such as power generation sites and industrial sites such as automobile junkyards that use large magnets.
- Do not use short-wave or microwave diathermy that uses high-frequency, high-intensity signals (this may be used in physical therapy to treat muscles). The signals can interfere with or damage your pacemaker.
- Turn off large motors, such as cars or boats, when working close to them, they may create a magnetic field.
- Avoid high-voltage or radar machinery, such as radio or television transmitters, electric arc welders, high-tension wires, radar installations, or smelting furnaces.
- If you need a surgical procedure in the future, be sure to let the surgeon know that you have a pacemaker well before the operation. Also ask your cardiologist's advice on whether anything special should be done before and during the surgery, the electrocautery device that controls bleeding may interfere with the pacemaker. Sometimes the pacemaker's programming will be temporarily changed (using a magnet) during the surgery to minimize the possibility of interference from the electrocautery.
- When involved in a physical, recreational, or sporting activity, protect yourself from trauma to the pacemaker. A blow to the chest near the pacemaker can affect its functioning. If you are hit in that area, you may want to see your healthcare provider to make sure your pacemaker is working the way it should be.
- Cell phones in the U.S. with less than 3 watts of output do not seem to affect pacemakers or the pulse generator, but as a precaution, keep cell phones at least 6 inches away from your pacemaker. Do not carry a cell phone in your breast pocket over your pacemaker.
- Always consult your healthcare provider when you feel ill after an activity, or when you have questions about beginning a new activity.
- Always contact your healthcare provider if you have any questions about using certain equipment near your pacemaker.
Before you agree to the test or the procedure make sure you know:
- The name of the test or procedure
- The reason you are having the test or procedure
- What results to expect and what they mean
- The risks and benefits of the test or procedure
- What the possible side effects or complications are
- When and where you are to have the test or procedure
- Who will do the test or procedure and what that person's qualifications are
- What would happen if you did not have the test or procedure
- Any alternative tests or procedures to think about
- When and how will you get the results
- Who to call after the test or procedure if you have questions or problems
- How much will you have to pay for the test or procedure
January 16, 2018
Link, MS. Electrical Therapies:Automated External Defibrillators, Defibrillation Cardioversion, and Pacing 2010.Guidelines for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care. Circulation (2010); 122(3); pp. s706-s719, Cardiac implantable electronic device interactions with electromagnetic fields in the non-hospital environment, Up To Date, Pacing system malfunction: Evaluation and management, Up To Date, Permanent cardiac pacing: Overview of devices and indications, Up To Date, Morody, F., Cecil Medicine. Elecrophysiologic Intervention Procedures and Surgery, Complications (2011) 24th ed., 376, Nordbeck, P., Magnetic resonance imaging safety in pacemaker and implantable cardioverter defibrillator patients: How far have we come? European Heart Journal (2015) 36(24); 1505-1511
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I will be maintaining my libraries here:
I am the lead developer for libraries that ship with the Wiring distribution. As per version 1.0 - Wiring will support Arduino boards. You are welcome to check it out!
Finite State Machine Library for Arduino Author: Alexander Brevig Contact: firstname.lastname@example.com
1.7 2010-03-08: Fixed a bug, constructor ran update, thanks to René Pressé
2.0 2013-02-08: LINK: Versions fixed for Arduino 1.0x Terry King http://arduino-info.wikispaces.com/HAL-LibrariesUpdates
1.8 2010-02-04: Fixed a bug, missing return type, thanks to Rick Howard
1.7 2010-03-08: Fixed a bug, constructor ran update, thanks to René Pressé
1.6 2010-03-08: Added timeInCurrentState() , requested by sendhb
1.5 2009-11-29: Fixed a bug that was introduced by the last fix, thanks to Jon Hylands again
1.4 2009-11-29: The first state now calls it's enter(), thank you Jon Hylands for bringing this bug to my attention.
1.3 2009-11-01: Added getCurrentState and isInState, requested by Henry Herman
1.2 2009-05-18: Enter and exit bug fix
1.1 2009-05-18: Added support for cascaded calls
1.0 2009-04-11: Beta
A FSM serves as a manager that organizes a set of states, or behaviors. It manages the transition between states, and the state itself.
The transitions might be caused by the user, a wall or something other that is external, and they might be caused by some internal logic. Transitions either happen immediately, or they are deferred to the next update. The latter is the most common. It's used because that way you'll know that all code related to the current state, will have executed on the same state.
FSM is a library for the Arduino.
It is created to help organizing and standardizing the way a FSM could be implemented.
This library expects all functionality to be coded in the sketch, and the State class will simply use callbacks to simulate functionality.
All States expects an enter function, an update function and an exit function. These functions are being called according to this scheme:
current.exit(); //exit current state next.enter(); //enter next state current = next; while no transition current.update();
//TODO - extend this section, contact if urgent
Download here: FSM
NOTE: Updated version for Arduino1.0x can be found here: http://arduino-info.wikispaces.com/HAL-LibrariesUpdates 2/13 email@example.com
Put the FSM folder in "hardware\libraries\".
In the Arduino IDE, create a new sketch (or open one) and
select from the menubar "Sketch->Import Library->FSM".
Once the library is imported, an "#include <FiniteStateMachine.h>" line will appear
at the top of your Sketch.
State( enterFunction , updateFunction , exitFunction )
State ethernetDebugState = State( connectToHost , debug , closeConnectionToHost );
FiniteStateMachine(State& current)
FSM(State& current)
FSM ethernetStateMachine = FSM(ethernetDebugState);
Initializes an FSM object with the current state equal to ethernetDebugState
This function gets called whenever this state is entered
This function gets called whenever the state machine updates while in this state
This function gets called whenever this state is exited
This function will trigger update on the current State
This function will schedule a state change, the change itself will occur at the beginning of the next update
This function will instantly change the current state to next state
Returns the current state
Check if state is equal to the current state of the FSM
We will implement a state machine for an LED.
From a design point of view we want to make the led go on and off, as well as fade in and out. This translates directly to the states for our example:
The states describe themselves.
We will use external transitions, caused by a user and their button presses.
Each button will cause the FSM to advance to the next State in the diagram above.
How can I use multiple FSMs?
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I'd love to spectate (would someone who isn't a member of either guild be allowed to?)
but I have exams Monday and Tuesday which I should better study for then.
And I'm sure 3 games(will be played, right?) in a guild match will take a good deal of time. But when I could be on for just an hour or so I'd like to.


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Samadhi: The Height of Divine Consciousness
Above the toil of life my soul is a bird of fire winging the Infinite.
Samadhi is a spiritual state of consciousness. There are various kinds of samadhi. Among the minor samadhis, savikalpa samadhi happens to be the highest. Beyond savikalpa comes nirvikalpa samadhi, but there is a great gulf between these two: they are two radically different samadhis. Again, there is something even beyond nirvikalpa samadhi called sahaja samadhi.
In savikalpa samadhi, for a short period of time you lose all human consciousness. In this state the conception of time and space is altogether different. For an hour or two hours you are completely in another world. You see there that almost everything is done. Here in this world there are many desires still unfulfilled in yourself and in others. Millions of desires are not fulfilled, and millions of things remain to be done. But when you are in savikalpa samadhi, you see that practically everything is done; you have nothing to do. You are only an instrument. If you are used, well and good; otherwise, things are all done. But from savikalpa samadhi everybody has to return to ordinary consciousness.
Even in savikalpa samadhi there are grades. Just as there are brilliant students and poor students in the same class in school, so also in savikalpa samadhi some aspirants reach the highest grade, while less aspiring seekers reach a lower rung of the ladder, where everything is not so clear and vivid as on the highest level.
In savikalpa samadhi there are thoughts and ideas coming from various places, but they do not affect you. While you are meditating, you remain undisturbed, and your inner being functions in a dynamic and confident manner. But when you are a little higher, when you have become one with the soul in nirvikalpa samadhi, there will be no ideas or thoughts at all. I am trying to explain it in words, but the consciousness of nirvikalpa samadhi can never be adequately explained or expressed. I am trying my best to tell you about this from a very high consciousness, but still my mind is expressing it. But in nirvikalpa samadhi there is no mind; there is only infinite peace and bliss. There nature's dance stops, and the knower and the known become one. There you enjoy a supremely divine, all-pervading, self-amorous ecstasy. You become the object of enjoyment, you become the enjoyer and you become the enjoyment itself.
When you enter into nirvikalpa samadhi, the first thing you feel is that your heart is larger than the universe itself. Ordinarily you see the world around you, and the universe seems infinitely larger than you are. But this is because the world and the universe are perceived by the limited mind. When you are in nirvikalpa samadhi, you see the universe as a tiny dot inside your vast heart.
In nirvikalpa samadhi there is infinite bliss. Bliss is a vague word to most people. They hear that there is something called bliss, and some people say that they have experienced it, but most individuals have no firsthand knowledge of it. When you enter into nirvikalpa samadhi, however, you not only feel bliss, but actually grow into that bliss.
The third thing you feel in nirvikalpa samadhi is power. All the power of all the occultists put together is nothing compared with the power you have in nirvikalpa samadhi. But the power that you can take from samadhi to utilise on earth is infinitesimal compared with the entirety.
Nirvikalpa samadhi is the highest samadhi that most realised spiritual Masters attain. It lasts for a few hours or a few days, and then one has to come down. When one comes down, what happens? Very often one forgets his own name and age; one cannot speak or think properly. But through continued practice, gradually one becomes able to come down from nirvikalpa samadhi and immediately function in a normal way. Generally, when one enters into nirvikalpa samadhi, one does not want to come back into the world again. If one stays there for eighteen or twenty-one days, there is every possibility that the soul will leave the body for good. There were spiritual Masters in the hoary past who attained nirvikalpa samadhi and did not come down. They attained their highest samadhi, but found it impossible to enter into the world atmosphere again and work like human beings. One cannot operate in the world while in that state of consciousness; it is simply impossible. But there is a divine dispensation. If the Supreme wants a particular soul to work here on earth, even after twenty-one or twenty-two days, the Supreme can take that individual into was another channel of dynamic, divine consciousness and have him return to the earth-plane to act. Sahaja samadhi is by far the highest type of samadhi. In this samadhi one is in the highest consciousness but, at the same time, one is able to work in the gross physical world. One maintains the experience of nirvikalpa samadhi while simultaneously entering into earthly activities. One has become the soul and, at the same time, is utilising the body as a perfect instrument. In sahaja samadhi one does the usual things that an ordinary human being does. But in the inmost recesses of the heart one is surcharged with divine illumination. When one has this sahaja samadhi, one becomes the Lord and Master of Reality. One can go at his sweet will to the Highest and then come down to the earth-consciousness to manifest.
Even after achieving the highest type of realisation, on very rare occasions is anyone blessed with sahaja samadhi. Very few spiritual Masters have achieved this state. For sahaja samadhi, the Supreme's infinite Grace is required. Sahaja samadhi comes only when one has established inseparable oneness with the Supreme, or when one wants to show, on rare occasions, that he is the Supreme. He who has achieved sahaja samadhi and remains in this samadhi, consciously and perfectly manifests God at every second, and is thus the greatest pride of the Transcendental Supreme.


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Members of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity chapters at Wabash College and DePauw University will be running the ceremonial game football for the 120th Monon Bell Classic from Crawfordsville, Ind. to Greencastle, Ind. on Friday, November 15, 2013. The event aims to raise awareness and funds for the international fraternity's charity, the ALS Association.
The Wabash Phi Delts will begin the relay at 10 a.m. (EST) Friday on the steps of the Pioneer Chapel in the heart of the Wabash College campus. They'll run past their chapter, Indiana Beta, and follow the route of the old Monon Railroad both for symbolic and safety purposes. The route will run south and east from Crawfordsville, through the towns of Lodoga, Roachdale and Bainbridge, to Greencastle: all former stops on the Monon Railroad. This 37-mile route will keep those relaying the ball on secondary state and county roads and away from busy highways.
At 12:30 p.m. (EST), the Wabash Phi Delts will arrive in Roachdale. At the northeast corner of the intersection of Indiana St. and Highway 236, Wabash chapter president, senior Drew Songer, will formally present the game ball to DePauw chapter president, junior Jake Rust.
From there, the DePauw Phi Delts will relay the ball, running and cycling, arriving at the DePauw campus in Greencastle at about 2 p.m. (EST).
Prior to the 120th Monon Bell Classic football game on Saturday, November 16, 2014, representatives from both chapters will present the commemorative game ball onto the field.
You can follow the relay on Twitter at #MononBellRelay, #ALS and #IronPhi.


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5 comments:
- Rach said...
I saw the teaser icon in my blog list and said to myself, "are those Flinty's nails?!!?!"
... and I was right. At risk of sounding cray, I missed your posts! Nice to see you back. :)
- September 16, 2012 at 11:29 AM
- Mel, Glassflecked. said...
such an awesome orange jelly!!
- September 16, 2012 at 3:00 PM
- Lovestruck Lacquer said...
I have this one too and I love how vibrant it is! I used Seche Vite with it and luckily didn't have shrinkage. I'm thinking of using it for a jelly sandwich before summer is officially over
- September 16, 2012 at 5:22 PM
- beachgal said...
I have this one too. I will mix it with the pinky coral from the same collection (Tx collection)..oh and you did not get this years ago - it was released late winter for spring 2011 - so it's about 1.5 yrs old now. I think these were some of the first real jellys I bought and discovered how to do jelly sands with these.
- September 17, 2012 at 10:20 AM
- flinty said...
Rach: Aww, that's sweet! :D I hope to be able to post more. I moved during the summer and I've lost my easy and long-lasting access to good daylight! :(
Mel: I quite like it myself. :)
Lovestruck: Maybe I should try it with SV next time. It just seems to turn to goop so fast (in the bottle) for me.
Beachgal: haha, good catch. I'm losing track of time...
- September 18, 2012 at 1:50 PM


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Green Bay, WI
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Starting from $6,809 to $12,232 for 100 guests
From the first moment you walk into this space, you'll find your breath being taken away by the gorgeous golden natural lighting that streams in from the wall of windows, reflecting off the exposed brick accented with wooden beams. Rustic and industrial at its best, Gather on Broadway sets a breatht...
Wisconsin Club - City Club
Milwaukee, WI
Historic/Landmark Building, Private Club, Mansion, Ballrooms
Starting from $1,758 to $9,047 for 50 guests
Beauty that will take your breath away … it's our promise to you. Your vision and style, your favorite flavors and tastes, your unique special touches … we are dedicated to making each and every wedding detail nothing less than perfect on your special day, in a setting that's truly exquisite. Lo...
Lake Windsor Country Club
Windsor, WI
Event Center, Private Club, Golf Course, Outdoor
Starting from $3,246 to $6,721 for 50 guests
Lake Windsor Country Club is a stunning wedding venue located just minutes from Madison, Wisconsin. This venue can alleviate your wedding planning stress by offering an in-house chef to assist in the menu creation and a wedding coordinator to make sure your day goes exactly as planned. There are flo...
Holiday Inn Madison at The American Cent...
Madison, WI
Hotel/Resort, Ballrooms
Starting from $3,000 to $5,950 for 50 guests
Located on Madison's east side, the Holiday Inn Madison at The American Center offers a centrally located and affordable backdrop for your big day! Situated only minutes away from the Dane County Regional Airport and the East Towne Mall, this location is ideal for soon-to-be-wed couples hoping to ho...
Sixth Floor Weddings and Events
Milwaukee, WI
Banquet Hall/Restaurant, Event Center, City/Skyline View, Modern
Starting from $5,310 to $8,135 for 50 guests
Since opening our doors in early 2017 we have been making dreams come true for many brides and grooms. Make your wedding day the most memorable it can be: start off by taking a ride inside a glass elevator to the Sixth Floor, a gorgeous, privately owned venue on the sixth floor of the Hampton Inn & ...
Delta Hotels by Marriott Racine
Racine, WI
Hotel/Resort, Ballrooms, Outdoor
Starting from $2,600 to $4,700 for 50 guests
Racine Marriott, located 25 miles south of Milwaukee, offers a simplistic elegance and convenient location for a weekend of wedding fun. Modern, redesigned rooms feature plush furniture and plenty of entertainment, while the on-site restaurant, Oakes, provides an extensive menu and cozy atmosphere i...
Wisconsin Club - Country Club
Milwaukee, WI
Private Club, Golf Course, Park/Garden, Ballrooms, Outdoor
Starting from $6,000 to $11,665 for 50 guests
Magic. We make it happen! Your vision, style, personalized flavors and tastes … your every single wedding wish is truly our command, which is why you and your guests will forever cherish this delightful day. Located in a country-like setting just eight miles north of downtown Milwaukee, this bea...
Emerald City Catering & Events
Milwaukee, WI
Banquet Hall/Restaurant, Event Center
Starting from $1,652 to $3,965 for 50 guests
Emerald City Catering & Events offers delicious cuisine and a beautiful event space for your once in a lifetime celebration. Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, this spectacular venue's graceful event hall features high ceilings, elegant décor, a spacious dance floor, a large bar, and enough space to a...
Owl Barn
Darlington, WI
Private Estate, Barn/Farm/Ranch, Park/Garden, Vintage/Rustic, Outdoor
Starting from $3,498 to $5,545 for 50 guests
Located in Darlington, WI — 70 miles southwest of Madison, 30 miles northeast of Dubuque — the farm's eleven green acres, filled with tall pines and surrounded by farmland offer the charm of time past while simultaneously providing modern comfort and amenities. The Barn Built in 1913 and beaut...
The Fort Atkinson Club Community Center
Fort Atkinson, WI
Banquet Hall/Restaurant, Historic/Landmark Building, Event Center, Community Center, Ocean/Waterfron...
Starting from $4,027 to $6,047 for 50 guests
You will love the newly renovated Fort Atkinson Club! Situated along the Rock River, it provides the perfect setting for your special day. With a variety of rooms to accommodate all of your wedding festivities, The Fort Atkinson Club Community Center can easily host all types of weddings in its vers...
Vennebu Hill
Baraboo, WI
Event Center, Barn/Farm/Ranch, Vintage/Rustic, Outdoor
Starting from $6,364 to $10,843 for 50 guests
Vennebu Hill Event & Wedding Venue is one of the newest facilities to join the wedding venue scene in Wisconsin. If words had to describe Vennebu Hill, a unique, rustic, elegant, and Norwegian-inspired Wisconsin wedding venue with beautiful views, come to mind. Vennebu Hill resides on a hill overloo...
Tuscan Hall Banquet Center - TH Catering
Waukesha, WI
Banquet Hall/Restaurant, Event Center
Starting from $2,650 to $7,544 for 50 guests
Located in the heart of Waukesha, Wisconsin, the Tuscan Hall Banquet Center offers an elegant setting for your upcoming wedding celebration. The full-service event center boasts two indoor ceremony and reception venues in the same convenient location. Its largest room is called the Banquet Center, w...
Hotel Metro
Milwaukee, WI
Hotel/Resort, City/Skyline View
Starting from $2,432 to $6,341 for 50 guests
This historic, Art Deco inspired hotel is located in the heart of downtown Milwaukee's Art and Financial District. With private event spaces for up to 150 guests, Hotel Metro is a truly unique venue in Southeast Wisconsin. For larger events, the hotel boasts the elegant Little Great Room and connect...
Circa on Seventh
Kenosha, WI
Banquet Hall/Restaurant, Historic/Landmark Building, Event Center, Ballrooms, Vintage/Rustic, Modern
Starting from $2,427 to $14,874 for 50 guests
Located in Harborside Kenosha, Circa on Seventh offers a unique and contemporary space for your special day, alongside the beautiful scenery of Downtown Kenosha and Lake Michigan. Renovated and restored from an old theatre; featuring the original 22-foot high ceilings, exposed brick walls, and priva...
Off Broadway Banquet Center
Menomonie, WI
Banquet Hall/Restaurant, Event Center
Starting from $1,751 to $5,341 for 50 guests
The Off Broadway Banquet Center is a beautiful place to celebrate your special day in Menomonie, Wisconsin. Whether you are planning an small and intimate party or a grand and elaborate celebration, this spectacular venue is sure to have something that is suited to your needs among its several elega...
Three Lions Pub
Milwaukee, WI
Banquet Hall/Restaurant
Starting from $2,549 to $3,505 for 50 guests
The Three Lions pub is a charming escape and great reception and wedding venue in Shorewood WI. Celebrate the wedding to the love of your life with authentic pub fare, British brews and spirits. Guests can celebrate in the charming indoor spaces. This English style pub offers authentic, traditional ...
Chula Vista Resort
Wisconsin Dells, WI
Banquet Hall/Restaurant, Hotel/Resort, Golf Course, Ballrooms, Outdoor
Starting from $3,506 to $8,303 for 50 guests
Chula Vista Resort is a gorgeous venue to host your perfect wedding. This one of a kind location is great for both an intimate crowd or grand celebration. Surrounded by 100-foot Norway pine trees along the stunning Wisconsin River, your exchange of vows will be an unforgettable moment! Whether you w...
Radisson Hotel Milwaukee West
Wauwatosa, WI
Starting from $4,388 to $6,834 for 50 guests
The Radisson Milwaukee West can handle your wedding festivities with sophistication and style, whether it's an engagement party, a bridal shower, a rehearsal dinner, or a reception. The elegant ballroom facilities are the perfect setting for a memorable wedding, and the executive chef at Radisson ca...
Heritage Hall
Menomonee Falls, WI
Banquet Hall/Restaurant
Starting from $1,043 to $3,325 for 50 guests
Nestled in the town of Menomonee Falls since 1961, the Village Bowl is a family owned and operated bowling alley that also happens to offer a fabulous wedding venue with the addition of Heritage Hall and the Centennial Gardens. Owned by a family that boasts over 100 years of experience in the food a...
American Legion Post 121
River Falls, WI
Banquet Hall/Restaurant, Event Center, Outdoor, Modern
Starting from $1,486 to $5,040 for 50 guests
The American Legion Post 121 is an excellent option for your wedding reception in River Falls. With a beautifully appointed reception hall and a full bar, the venue can accommodate celebrations of all styles with up to 200 guests. Whether you envision a casual yet elegant gathering or a more formal ...
The Ridge Hotel
Lake Geneva, WI
Hotel/Resort, Ballrooms, Outdoor
Starting from $5,420 to $9,164 for 50 guests
Whether you desire a grand, luxurious wedding or you prefer a smaller, more intimate affair, the Ridge Hotel in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin has it all and more. The recently renovated contemporary hotel boasts 10,000 square feet of versatile event space and multiple indoor venues, as well as a stunning o...
Crowne Plaza Madison
Madison, WI
Hotel/Resort, Ballrooms
Starting from $2,825 to $6,122 for 50 guests
Known for its distinctive elegance, the Crowne Plaza Madison offers a beautiful wedding venue conveniently located within one of the Midwest's most cultured cities. Located on Madison's east side, this upscale hotel is designed to idolize the iconic style of famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Large...
Bella Vista Suites
Lake Geneva, WI
Hotel/Resort, Outdoor
Starting from $2,893 to $9,890 for 50 guests
Bella Vista Suites is a unique wedding venue that has one of the best views of Geneva Lake the area has to offer. The Veranda is the perfect setting for your ideal outdoor ceremony, whether your entire event is at Bella Vista Suites or you're looking for an outdoor ceremony location. The Veranda loo...
Wauwatosa Woman's Club
Milwaukee, WI
Historic/Landmark Building, Outdoor
Starting from $4,095 to $7,668 for 50 guests
Built in 1925, the Wauwatosa Woman's Club clubhouse has been a place for women to gather and enjoy each other's company, the historic clubhouse is also a distinctive venue for wedding affairs. The elegant clubhouse boasts hardwood floors, large windows, sconce lighting, and a magnificent chandelier....
Deer Haven Golf Club and Banquets
New Berlin, WI
Banquet Hall/Restaurant, Golf Course, Park/Garden, Outdoor
Starting from $4,394 to $12,466 for 100 guests
Deer Haven Golf Club and Banquet Hall is a great site to enjoy a full day of wedding celebrations. Imagine an outdoor wedding ceremony on the lush green course overlooking the rolling green hills and forest. An elegant terrace can frame you and love as you exchange vows under the bright blue sky. Af...
The Cargill Room at The Waterfront
La Crosse, WI
Banquet Hall/Restaurant, Event Center, Ocean/Waterfront View
Starting from $2,685 to $5,442 for 50 guests
Located right on the Mississippi River in La Crosse, The Waterfront Restaurant and Tavern offers a magical backdrop for your wedding day. Whether you hope to host a grand bash or an intimate affair, this iconic restaurant can accommodate. Enjoy a delectable meal in the expansive Cargill Room, an ele...
Milwaukee Yacht Club
Milwaukee, WI
Ocean/Waterfront View, Outdoor
Starting from $1,989 to $8,371 for 50 guests
McKinley Marina along Lake Michigan is home to the Milwaukee Yacht Club. This sweet boating club is a cool environment that celebrated lakeshore lifestyle. For those who love getting out on the open water, this is a fabulous site for you. During boating season, you can enjoy a wedding ceremony outsi...
Hamilton House
Whitewater, WI
Private Estate, Bed & Breakfast/Inn
A delightful wedding weekend awaits you at the Hamilton House Bed & Breakfast in Whitewater, Wisconsin. Located in Southern Kettle Moraine State Park, this Victorian beauty offers all the quaint, old-fashioned charm of times gone by coupled with nature's breathtaking serenity. Enjoy a multitude of a...
The Polish Center of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI
Banquet Hall/Restaurant, Event Center, Park/Garden, Ocean/Waterfront View, Ballrooms, Outdoor
Starting from $2,696 to $8,476 for 50 guests
The Polish Center of Wisconsin will proudly host your dream wedding. Between the Polish architectural designs, beautiful gardens in the summer and tremendous lake views, the Polish Center is the perfect place for a memorable wedding. The building has a picturesque Great Hall perfect for your wedding...
Madison Turners
Madison, WI
Event Center
Starting from $2,796 to $7,295 for 50 guests
For a fun time in Madison, Wisconsin, look to Madison Turners to host your wedding festivities! A spacious reception hall serves as a blank canvas, allowing you to easily customize your wedding and inject your own personality and aesthetics so that you can create a truly personalized day for yoursel...
Milwaukee Athletic Club
Milwaukee, WI
Banquet Hall/Restaurant, Historic/Landmark Building, Event Center, Mansion, Ballrooms, Outdoor
Starting from $6,015 to $18,301 for 50 guests
Known as one of the most elegant wedding venues in all of Cream City, the Milwaukee Athletic Club houses the stunning MAC Grand Ballroom that is nothing short of perfect for hosting upscale ceremonies or receptions. Boasting gorgeous decorative details like 24K gold leaf, hand painted ceilings, ...


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Without a doubt, the widest selection of colors in the world. 100% mercerized Egyptian long staple cotton. Compare to both DMC and Anchor brand perle cotton. Finca Perle cotton is a more substantial thread, is mercerized for an exceptionally high luster and is carefully plied to resist splitting. Colorfast, Bleachfast and Shrinkfast.
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so pure beauty , thanz for the inspiration XReplyDelete
Lovely photos!ReplyDelete
this is a nice photograph pasc... u took it?ReplyDelete
milo: no, i didn't. whenever i post something as 'inspiration' it's by someone else. found these photos via knightcat (blog)ReplyDelete
that's kim noorda :)ReplyDelete
oh, thanks for the information. does anyone perhaps know where this editorial's from or who's the photograper?ReplyDelete
Love the simplicity :) Oh and it's not an editorial, it's a lookbook for Margaret Howell.ReplyDelete
I do! I was completely mesmerised by Margaret Howell's, one of my favourite designers, aw 09 lookbook. The photographer is Venetia Scott and I would advise you to see the men's aw 09 lookbook; equally beautiful in a simplistic, minimalist way. You can view it on my blog here: http://crimzonite-fashionhaven.blogspot.com/2009/08/margaret-howell-aw-09.htmlReplyDelete
I'm such a fan of the tomboy style. She looks flawless, comfortable and plain cool. They are beautiful photographs, is it even possible to go wrong with B&W?ReplyDelete
I like how she looks slightly irritated on the first picture.
Wunderschön. Ohne viel Schnickschnack und zeitlos.ReplyDelete
thanks for the infos crimzonite!ReplyDelete
Love Margaret Howell, simple and understated but really beautiful at the same timeReplyDelete


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If Kim Kardashian doesn't put her baby on TV, I'll be shocked. And horrified. And I'll make a glittery yet scathing poster and have a one-woman picket party outside of NYC's Dash or Kanye West's Tribeca apartment demanding that their spawn be featured on Keeping Up With the Kardashians. Because this rumor, this nasty little rumor that alleges Kim wants to keep her baby off of reality TV is ruining my new year. She got married to a mute giant on national TV and divorced him a few hours later, for crying out loud. When did Kim suddenly get scruples about privacy?
It's not like she has a leg to stand on when it comes to keeping her personal life, ya know, personal. Beginning with the sex tape and culminating with the two-hour wedding special, there's nothing Kim held sacred. Not even her psoriasis or the fact that she's kind of a dick to her brother Rob. It's all been on TV. We've all seen it.
More from The Stir: Kim Kardashian's Pregnancy Raises All Kinds of Questions
We've even seen her sister Kourtney pull her own child from her vagina. Kourtney's not opposed to putting her kids on TV -- what, does Kim think she's better than that?
The fact of the matter is, Kim would be making the smartest move of her life keeping her baby off TV, but it's the continuity issue that's just, like, annoying. Oh now you want a private life? Oh now you don't want to share every intimate detail of your life for money?
I'm afraid, for Kim's sake, that it ain't going to go down like that. You can't just turn off the switch. Her baby will probably make her more famous than ever (at least her pregnancy will), and the hand that feeds her will demand more. More shows. More magazine covers. More interviews.
If she bites that hand, I'll be mildly impressed ... but, I just, I just don't see her saying "no" to Kris or E! That baby will be the star of its own show by July if they get their way.
Do you think Kim would really keep her baby off TV?
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supermind needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 56 designs submitted by 28 freelance designers.
we use and expand the power of the mind to achieve our aims - this we refer to as tapping into the supermind.
our aim is to empower people (our target audience) by teaching them how to make money online - we offer practical techniques and strategies for making money online through the courses we promote through our website.
but more importantly we teach people how to tap into the supermind.
people wanting to make money online
we need a logo that conveys the unique nature of our presence in the land of online marketing gurus. again, we don't just teach the customary principles and strategies for making money online, we go way beyond.
we take esoteric and buddhist philosophies and apply them to practical real-world stuff - like making money online - emphasizing mindset (attitude) and mind training, not just strategy, as keys to success.
images that come to mind when thinkin about a logo for this: brain, buddha, aura of light
it's mystical but we're dead serious about this - there really is a supermind just waiting to be tapped into!
quotes for inspiration:
"The question is how far the perfected human being can raise himself above mind, enter into some kind of fusing union with the supramental and build up in himself a level of supermind, a developed gnosis by the form and power of which the divine Shakti can directly act, not through a mental translation, but organically in her supramental nature."
"though the supermind is suprarational to our intelligence and its workings occult to our apprehension, it is nothing irrationally mystic, but rather its existence and emergence is a logical necessity of the nature of existence"
"The supramental transformation means the birth of a new individual fully formed by the supramental power, the same power that enabled the universe to be created"
Find out how a design contest works or learn more about our logo design services.


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Mayor's Office
Mayor Chris Beutler and Kevin Wailes, Administrator and CEO of the Lincoln Electric System (LES), today kicked off kilowattchers™ , a new website promoting energy efficiency. Beutler also thanked area residents for participating in the Lincoln Energy Challenge, a program of the Mayor's Cleaner Greener Lincoln initiative.
At kilowattchers.com, area residents can learn how to save money and energy and reduce their impact on the environment. The website includes information on implementing energy-efficiency measures in all cost ranges, from replacing standard light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs) to installing insulation. Visitors to the website will be encouraged to accept energy-efficiency challenges and then learn about that challenge's impact on energy usage, bills and the environment.
The Lincoln Energy Challenge, which ran from January through August 2011, encouraged residents to "get comfortable saving money" through energy savings and upgrades, and 1,920 people pledged to save energy. More than 5,000 free CFLs were distributed, and more than 200 energy check-ups were conducted by trained volunteers and professional energy auditors. Individuals, neighborhood associations and schools earned energy-saving prizes for their energy saving actions, and dozens of households received rebate checks for installing energy efficient furnaces, insulation and other improvements.
"As the City wraps up the Lincoln Energy Challenge, we want to continue to challenge residents to reduce their energy use, save money and reduce their carbon footprint," Beutler said. "LES' kilowattchers™ website is a great next step. It provides a great opportunity for the City to again partner with LES and its customers to promote energy efficiency and sustainability."
"Kilowattchers is the next in a long series of energy sustainability efforts initiated by LES," said Wailes. "From our wind turbines northeast of Lincoln, to our hybrid cars and truck, from our Sustainable Energy Program that incentivizes participants to use energy wisely, to our plans to utilize gas from the City landfill to produce renewable energy, we are committed to promoting sustainable energy practices throughout the greater Lincoln area."
In addition to the challenges, the website will feature:
More information on LES is available at les.com, and more information on Cleaner Greener Lincoln is available at green.lincoln.ne.gov.


text: The Carrier Dome is home to Otto's Army, the official student section of the Syracuse Orange. Voted as one of the toughest places to play in college athletics for both Football and Basketball by Rivals.com and Sports Illustrated. The Carrier Dome holds the on campus season record for attendance set in February 2015 at 35,446 against ACC foe Duke. Otto's Army plays a huge role in making the Dome what it is today. Taking pride in making the Carrier Dome famously known as The LOUD HOUSE


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Cowboys' Streak Is Sweet To Some, Bitter To Others
Two days after the great win in Philly, Cowboys fans are still on a victorious high, rightfully so. Looking around the web, most everyone's opinions seem to have changed with a few exceptions, as to be expected.
NFL.com had some nice things to say…
Dallas — They have found a peaceful functioning locker room, which is exactly what they were looking for when they dumped T.O. in the offseason. The Cowboys must continue to control the game with their defensive line, and before the end of the season, everyone will know nose tackle Jay Ratliff is one of the game's best.
ESPN's Matt Mosley's "Rapid Reaction" right after the game…
Don't look now, but the Cowboys are in the driver's seat in the race for the NFC East crown. They returned to the scene of last season's embarrassing 44-6 loss and came up with a clutch performance.
Sports Illustrated is a bit hesitant to jump on the Cowboys bandwagon, but they still think its possible the Cowboys make it to the playoffs and cause an upset…
There's a lot of football to play, and it's too early to say anything about Dallas except that it's in first place, alone, in the NFC East, and nobody but Bum Phillips thought that'd happen this late in the season. The Cowboys don't have a killer schedule. They might be good enough to spoil the Favre-Brees NFC Championship Game.
There are plenty of other articles out there giving the Cowboys credit for taking charge of the NFC East. And along with the good, of course their is always bad. Some sour critics are claiming the Cowboys win over the Eagles just proves how awful the NFC East has become. Come again?
Check out this excerpt from CBS Sports analyst Mike Freeman…
Someone had to win this monstrosity, so it might as well have been the Dallas Cowboys.
Oh, was this game magical, and by magical, I mean ugly as Whitney Houston emerging from a crack den.
Considering the beautiful painting by these two teams (Van Gogh or Van Gag?) the fans here were patiently behaved. For once, Eagles fans would've been well within their rights to smash something.
It gets a lot worse, but I won't give him the pleasure of posting it on this site. Come on dude, gimme a break.
The Philadelphia Inquirer staff writers are angry as well, this from Philly columnist Bob Ford…
Yesterday was not a good day for the division. The Giants coughed up a dreadful loss at home against the Chargers, their fourth straight defeat; the Redskins continued their systematic withdrawal from the NFL; and then the Eagles and Cowboys played a sloppy, uninspiring game that wouldn't have been worthy of also-rans, let alone contenders. In fact, it was a stinker.
So to wrap up, if the Eagles can't beat the Cowboys then the entire division is in shambles?
Sorry Mr. Ford, there are thousands of Cowboys fans all over the nation that will beg to differ. It's too bad you are so bitter that you can't give credit where credit is due.
All we can do is laugh at the nonsense these last few ridiculous articles are attempting to portray. We can do that now, you know. Loyal fans of a team first in their division more than half way through the season have earned that right.


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04.30.09 by Jackie
I think I'm getting addicted to panna cottas. This dish is so easy to make. I still have a bunch of Meyer lemons from my garden and my herb box is already full of mint. As I was pulling the weeds out while gardening, it occurred to me that I could make a Meyer lemon panna cotta with a mint jelly.
My husband loved it. The lemon and mint go suprisingly well together, and the contrast in textures between the jelly and panna cotta brings another dimension to the dessert.
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Since the beginning of its generation's production, the GMC K1500 has been known as a powerhouse full-size truck. GMC has been a part of cutting-edge truck manufacturing since its early years.
In 1892, R.E. Olds decided to try his hand at making cars. He started out in his father's old naval and industrial engine plant — with the help of his engineers and manufacturing team, he introduced his first car to the world a few years later. From that point on, the General Motors Corporation was a force to be reckoned with in the automotive world.
GMC is still among the proud American car builders. Over the years, there have been a lot of additions made to the family, both foreign and domestic. General Motors has taken over some of the most prominent names in car manufacturing including Saab, Saturn, Chevrolet, and Hummer. In some cases, merging with GMC ensured the continuation of these companies. Along with various other benefits, these mergers broadened the GMC client base by bringing in dedicated clients of the other companies.
There are plenty of cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs still made with the GMC name and logo including the K1500.
GMC trucks have earned a reputation for durability and reliability. Consumers often use them for work on farms, construction sites, and as fleet vehicles. The K1500 is well known for its towing and hauling capabilities, which make it invaluable in a number of different industries.
Naturally, the K1500 series from GMC also serves well as a passenger vehicle. Many families and individuals choose these trucks for their good looks and solid construction. GMC offers the series with plenty of options. Families often choose the K1500 for its towing and hauling abilities. With proper care and maintenance, buyers can expect these trucks to last several years with very few problems.
For the 2012 model year, GMC again offers its K1500 truck, also known as the Sierra or simply the 1500. Like the past versions of this truck, industry leaders and consumers alike praise the K1500 truck's performance and design. General Motors offers the 2012 K1500 in several distinct trim packages to meet consumer needs.
The first is the K1500 Sierra. This base model comes equipped with rear-leaf springs necessary to support the truck's bed load. Consumers will also appreciate the anti-lock brakes that come standard on this model. The SL trim package provides similar extras. Buyers may also choose extended cab or crew cab with this trim package. Extras like power locks and doors, as well as the new keyless-entry system can also be added.
In the SLT and XFE trim levels, GMC really outdoes itself, especially in regard to fuel efficiency. The V-8 engines in these trucks provide reduced fuel-usage over the competition, while offering plenty of power for general driving, hauling, or towing. The cabins are well designed and offer plenty of comfortable extras as well.
The past versions of the K1500 trucks from GMC have all enjoyed the reputation of solid, well-made trucks suitable for a number of different uses. It must be mentioned that the biggest complaint made about the K1500 series relates to the poor-quality materials used in the cab. Many people feel the cab is less comfortable or luxurious than other comparable models. The interior of the K1500 in past model years is not the most attractive, either. Many describe it as bland and unimaginative, though the upgraded trim levels offer more variety.
On the plus side, GMC makes the K1500 series incredibly well in terms of performance. In the early 2000s, the trucks came equipped with engines ranging from a modest 4.3-liter V-6 to a monster 6.2-liter V-8. Most K1500 trucks have either the 4.8-liter V-8 or the 5.3-liter V-8. GMC offers diverse trim packages as well. Consumers have the option of the base model, intended as a work truck, or the plusher Denali package for a passenger truck. All trims offer a comfortable, quiet ride and plenty of transmission options to please any discriminating truck lover.
SUV, Truck, Utility/Offroad
The 1999 GMC K1500 is a pickup truck that is designed for both personal use and to be used as a work truck.
The 1998 GMC K1500 classifies as a full-size pickup truck manufactured by General Motors under the GMC marquee.
The 1997 GMC K1500 serves as a four-wheel-drive pickup designed to be used as either a work truck or for personal uses, such as running errands or simply driving for fun.
The 1996 GMC K1500 is a durable and reliable pickup truck built in the GMC tradition.
The GMC K1500 is a part of the Sierra truck line from the same automaker.


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Participants respond to 10 multiple-choice questions related to glaciers and ice-caps. Immediate feedback, explanations and a final score are provided.
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This online, facilitated course is designed for middle-school educators wishing to teach global climate change. The course uses a problem-solving approach and interdisciplinary STEM methodology to engage middle-school students and help them... (View More) understand the causes and effects of climate change, the differences between climate and weather, and how actions and nature affect the environment. Educators access the course by enrolling and paying a course fee; the course syllabus is available online. (View Less)
This is an activity about how the Sun can affect the Earth's atmosphere, specifically the ionosphere. Learners will use real data from a Sudden Ionosphere Disturbance Monitor, or SID Monitor, to identify the signatures in the graphed data that can... (View More) be used to determine the times of sunrise and sunset. Although the SID monitors are designed to detect SIDs caused by solar flares, they also detect the normal influence of solar X-rays and UV light during the day as well as cosmic rays at nighttime. There is a distinct shape to a 24-hour SID data graph, with unique shapes, or signatures, of the graph appearing at sunrise and sunset.This activity is part of the Research with Space Weather Monitor Data educators guide. Use of and access to a Stanford Solar Center SID monitor and the internet is encouraged but not required. Locations without a SID monitor can use sample data provided in the educators guide. (View Less)
This is an activity about the properties and characteristics of Earth's magnetic field as shown through magnetometer data and its 3D vector nature. This resource builds understanding of conceptual tools such as the addition of vectors and... (View More) interpreting contour maps displaying magnetic signature data. Learners will make several paper 3D vector addition models, watch podcasts on how to analyze magnetometer data, and employ 3D vector plots to create a model of the 3D magnetic field in the location of the magnetometer closest to their town. This is a multi-step activity with corresponding worksheets for each step. The activity uses data from the THEMIS (Time History of Events and Macroscale Interactions during Substorms) GEONS magnetometer, and requires the use of a computer with internet access and speakers, 2-inch polystyrene balls and bamboo skewers. This is activity 16 from Exploring Magnetism: Earth's Magnetic Personality. (View Less)
This is an activity about changes in the Earth's magnetic field during magnetic storms. Learners will construct a soda bottle magnetometer, collect data, and analyze the results to detect magnetic storm events. The operation of the student-created... (View More) instrument can be directly related to THEMIS (Time History of Events and Macroscale Interactions during Substorms) display measurements. In this activity, learners should ideally collect data over the course of an entire month. This is activity 17 in Exploring Magnetism: Earth's Magnetic Personality. (View Less)
This is an activity about using spectrogram plots as an indicator of magnetic activity on Earth. Learners will analyze spectrogram data and compare it to local Kp indices in an attempt to determine global magnetic storminess. This activity uses real... (View More) data from the THEMIS (Time History of Events and Macroscale Interactions during Substorms) Magnetometer, and requires a computer with Internet access. This is activity 20 in the Exploring Magnetism: Earth's Magnetic Personality teachers guide. (View Less)
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Is Gisele pregnant?
Brazilian gossips are saying that Gisele Bundchen is pregnant with her second. She was in Sao Paolo promoting lingerie the other day and has supposedly been telling people the happy news. For all of you who love to scrutinise bumps, here's G last Wednesday in a sheer blouse over a black skirt.
If it's true, the baby would have been conceived right after the Patriots' Super Bowl loss, right? While everyone was debating whether or not she's a mouthy-ass bitch? Why am I obsessed with this?
Maybe the Bradys' behaviour at the Met Gala was more about expectancy then and less about Try. I would prefer it.
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"We are sitting in front of a packed dinner table, and having watched others enjoy their banquets in previous years, my lads are now starving. We're ready to eat!"
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SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Jan. 3, 2010) - After wrapping up non-conference play with back-to-back road losses to top-20 programs, the ETSU women's basketball team will now focus its attention to Atlantic Sun action for the remaining 18 regular season contests, beginning Monday evening at USC Upstate. Tip is set for 4:30 p.m. inside
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The fire was reported by a neighbor shortly after 12 p.m. in the 400 block of Eagles Nest Landing Road in Townsend, said Chief Deputy Fire Marshal B. Scott Bullock in a release. Citizens' Hose Company, of Smyrna, responded to the residence and arrived to find smoke coming from the unoccupied single-family dwelling.
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In this lesson, students will think about their experiences with hurricanes and severe storms, and then learn the basics of what causes hurricanes to form. Students will learn how hurricane prediction has progressed, and how satellite technology is... (View More) used to see inside storms to get improved data for enhancing computer-based mathematical models. To share what they've learned, students will create a news report (script or comic strip) to tell others about hurricanes and hurricane prediction. This lesson uses the 5E instructional model. TRMM is Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission. (View Less)
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Tourist guides and internet sites frequently describe the Zanzibar leopard (Panthera pardus adersi) as "elusive". Much the same can be said of specimens of this rare and possibly extinct island endemic. When we starting working together in 1996 we knew of the existence of four museum specimens. In the course of investigating these we discovered another two, bringing the total to six. There are three specimens, including the type, in the Natural History Museum in London, two in the Harvard Museum of Comparative Zoology in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and a single mounted skin in the Zanzibar Museum. In Autumn 2008 we published an article in the Newsletter of the IUCN/SSC Cat Specialist Group outlining what we know about each of the museum specimens and their provenance (Martin Walsh and Helle Goldman, 'Updating the Inventory of Zanzibar Leopard Specimens', CAT News, 49: 4-6). We also included a section on material to be found (and lost!) outside of museums, and this is reproduced below:
"All of the museum specimens that we have identified were collected in the first half of the 20th century, during the British colonial period. We know that significant numbers of leopards were killed in the second half of the century, many of them in a government-sanctioned campaign of leopard extermination that began after the Zanzibar Revolution of 1964 (Walsh & Goldman 2007). What happened to all of the skins? In the 1970s at least some of them were delivered to the state shoe factory, which processed hides and skins (Halsted 1979), but their ultimate destination is obscure. Some pieces of skin and other leopard body parts believed to have magico-medicinal properties must have remained in Zanzibar (see below). Local leopard skins that found their way onto the international market were presumably mixed up with others from East Africa and the Horn. It is possible that complete skins found their way into private collections, but we have no evidence for this at present.
When we began our research on the Zanzibar leopard in the mid-1990s we occasionally heard of skins being offered for sale by local hunters, and of some being taken to the African mainland or the Persian Gulf (Marshall 1994, Selkow 1995, Goldman & Walsh 1997, Palmer 2005). In his dissertation for the College of African Wildlife Management at Mweka, Khamis A. Khamis (1995) claimed that he had photographed the skin and claws of a Zanzibar leopard killed (at an unspecified location) in September 1993, having paid for permission to do so. At least eleven leopards are reported to have been killed in Zanzibar in 1993 (Goldman & Walsh 2002), and it not possible using available records to determine which if any of these Khamis was referring to. We also do not know the current whereabouts of his photograph.
The only leopard skin that we have seen ourselves outside of a museum are two rectangular pieces in the possession of the former Secretary of the Zanzibar National Hunters (Wasasi wa Kitaifa), who assisted us in our research in July 1996. These two fragments were said to have been taken from a leopard that was killed by hunters at Muyuni, on the south-west coast of Unguja, in 1986. Photographs of the two pieces that appeared in our original report (Goldman & Walsh 1997) were later lost in the offices of the Jozani-Chwaka Bay Conservation Project (JCBCP), but pictures of one of the pieces [see photo] survive and have been used in subsequent publications (the pdf version of the report and Walsh & Goldman 2007).
A number of Zanzibari hunters claim to be able to identify leopard faeces, but efforts to collect and preserve specimens for later analysis have so far proved unsuccessful. On 12 March 1997 HVG collected dessicated scat, said to be leopard, in the vicinity of Hazungukwa cave in Kitogani, south-east of Jozani Forest. However, this specimen was also lost in JCBCP offices before it could be properly analyzed. A similar fate befell a relatively fresh specimen that was collected by forestry staff on 19 August 2001 at the site of a reputed leopard kill (or kills) at Wangwani within the boundaries of what is now Jozani-Chwaka Bay National Park. A search for this specimen at Forestry headquarters in Zanzibar town, undertaken for MTW on 5 April 2002, proved fruitless, and it was presumed that a cleaner or other staff member had thrown it away.
It was suggested that these losses might not have been accidental, but a consequence of the fear that many Zanzibaris have for the leopard and anything associated with it. The Zanzibar leopard is widely believed to be used for nefarious purposes by witches, and unprotected contact with leopards and leopard parts is thought to cause serious illness, one of the symptoms of which is the vomiting or excretion of fur (Goldman & Walsh 1997). But hunters and others who have taken out magical insurance against this kind of harm are more relaxed about handling leopard products, which have their own magical and medicinal uses. An American student, Scott Marshall (1994), was shown the claws of a leopard said to have been killed three years earlier; and in September 1994 the adventurer Lajos Jozsa (a.k.a. Louis Palmer) photographed leopard claws in the possession of a man in a village near Jozani (pers. comm. 2005, Palmer 2005).
It may still be possible to obtain fragments of leopard skin and other material of local provenance in Zanzibar, if not complete specimens. Leopard products are no longer sold openly in the traditional herbalists' shops in Zanzibar town, though they are alleged to be available in some of them 'under the counter'. Our own experience suggests that Zanzibar leopard parts might be more readily obtained from hunters and herbalists in rural Unguja, though the possibility of securing fresh or near-contemporary material is surely diminishing, if it has not disappeared altogether."
Goldman, H. V. and Walsh M. T. 1997. A Leopard in Jeopardy: An Anthropological Survey of Practices and Beliefs which Threaten the Survival of the Zanzibar Leopard (Panthera pardus adersi). Zanzibar Forestry Technical Paper 63, Jozani Chwaka Bay Conservation Project, Commission for Natural Resources, Zanzibar. 59 pp.
Goldman, H. V. and Walsh M. T. 2002. Is the Zanzibar leopard (Panthera pardus adersi) extinct? Journal of East African Natural History 91 (1/2), 15-25.
Halsted, D. C. 1979. Birds and larger mammals of Zanzibar. EANHS [East Africa Natural History Society] Bulletin (March-April), 41-45.
Khamis, K. A. 1995. Report on the Status of Zanzibar Leopards from 15th Dec. 1994 to June 1995 in Different Times at Zanzibar. Unpublished certificate student's dissertation, College of African Wildlife Management, Mweka, Tanzania. 9 pp.
Marshall, S. 1994. The Status of the Zanzibar Leopard. Unpublished paper, School for International Training, Tanzania, and Commission for Natural Resources, Zanzibar. 17 pp.
Palmer, L. 2005. Verrückt nach dieser Welt: Abenteur zwischen Himmel und Erde. Delius Klasing Verlag, Bielefeld.
Selkow, B. 1995. A Survey of Villager Perceptions of the Zanzibar Leopard. Unpublished paper, School for International Training, Tanzania, and Commission for Natural Resources, Zanzibar. 28 pp.
Walsh, M. T. and Goldman, H. V. 2007. Killing the king: the demonization and extermination of the Zanzibar leopard / Tuer le roi: la diabolisation et l'extermination du leopard de Zanzibar. In Le symbolisme des animaux: L'animal, clef de voûte de la relation entre l'homme et la nature? / Animal symbolism: Animals, keystone in the relationship between man and nature? Dounias, E., Motte-Florac, É. and Dunham, M. (Eds.). Éditions de l'IRD, Paris. pp. 1133-1182.
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What lies beneath the hazy atmosphere that envelops Saturn's moon, Titan? Is the surface of the moon dotted with seas of liquid ethane? Do icy crags stretch towards a dim orange sky where high noon is only as bright as 1/1000th the level of daylight on Earth? No one knows - yet.
The NASA/ESA/ASI Cassini-Huygens mission is currently in orbit around Saturn. On 14 January 2005 ESA's Huygens probe will plummet through the atmosphere to give us our first detailed look at Titan. Before the probe breaks through the clouds to image this mysterious moon, the Planetary Society, supported by ESA, invites you to imagine what Huygens will find and enter The Planetary Society's art contest.
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Create an artwork representing what you imagine Titan looks like underneath its haze, based on your perspective on Huygens's journey. Are you viewing the moon from the air after Huygens breaks through the cloud or on the surface after the craft has parachuted to a landing? Did Huygens land on solid ground or is she floating in an ethane sea? Send us your vision of what lies beneath the veil when you imagine Titan.
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Highlighting Wyatt's interests in township arrangements and ensemble playing, made explicit by calling a track "Team Spirit", RISTR inverts the inward meditations of Rock Bottom outwards. The result is a set that startles with its rhythmic instinct and shape shifting composition. Drawing on both Wyatt's breezy way with a time signature, and his ability to use his voice as a truly resonant instrument, the record contains not so much songs as abstract chamber pieces that bathe and unfurl in a warmth and stillness of their own.
As on Rock Bottom something in Wyatt's character clearly inspires his contemporaries to play to their unknown strengths when collaborating with him, the result is an album of linear life-affirming pop experimentation.
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Jeweled Brown Basmati Rice and Quinoa (Morassa Polo) from 'The New Persian Kitchen'
Jeweled rice is a magnificent dish. Adorned with dried fruit, toasted nuts, rose petals, and pomegranate seeds, it is a panoply of flavors and colors. In Lousia Shafia's The New Persian Kitchen, the jeweled rice is made even more compelling with a combination of grains. The mixture of quinoa and brown basmati rice adds an earthy complexity that counters the sweet and rich flavors from the toppings.
Why I picked this recipe: Once glance at the photograph of this gorgeous dish and it was placed at the very top of my "to-cook" list.
What worked: The combination of nuts, dried fruit, and flowers in this dish is the perfect balance of rich, tangy, and floral flavors. It is the one rice dish that will totally steal the show from everything else on the table.
What didn't: Despite the soaking, rinsing, and toasting of the grains, I still ended up with clumpy quinoa. Next time, I'll go down a bit on the cooking liquid.
Suggested tweaks: If you can't find barberries, you could substitute currants, or chopped dried cherries or cranberries (try to find some with very little sugar added). Good pomegranates are hard to find right now, so I left off the seeds. Shafia also suggests experimenting with the grains if you'd like; you'll most likely need to adjust the cooking liquid if you do so.
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RE: "Where does your thoughts live ? could you point out the physical space, they occupy ?"
Yes, inside my head - they are created by chemical interactions and delivered by electrical impulses within my brain.
RE: "Where he lived, is a non sense question. A spirit does not need physical space to exist."
Only because your god is a nonsense god - there are no such things as spirits, but if they were, and didn't need a physical space to exist, then it follows that they couldn't manipulate physical material. Unless, of course, they used magic, and as you've already stated, "i am not proposing magic."
And, re: "A spirit does not need physical space to exist." - do you have evidence to support this, or are you just making it up as you go along? Please provide scientific evidence for the existence of spirits and substantiation of their existence requirements.
So here's what I get - by far the majority of scientists, in their appropriate fields, support, and have evidence to support, both the Big Bang theory of the creation of the universe, and of abiogenesis, while you may be able to cite a handful of theists, who may or may not be scientists qualified in the appropriate fields, who maintain it's not possible.
Yet you have ABSOLUTELY no evidence of "spirits," the existence of your "creative intelligence" or that the universe was created in any other way.
Is that a fair summation?
how about we keep in track, and you provide just one example of complex information as contained in shakespeares hamlet, and so same in dna, that has not a intelligent mind as origin ? as long as you cannot do that, you have nothing reasonable on hand as alternative of a intelligent mind as origin of life.
Angie - that's just one of the many, MANY ways in which your logic is flawed.
Let's say, for a moment, that I cannot specifically say how DNA is formed (not necessarily because there isn't such information out there, just that I'm notg sufficiently expert in the field to testify in it's behalf), therefor, I can say, I don't know.
On the other hand, you are proposing an "alternative of a intelligent mind as origin of life," - it becomes then your responsibility to provide evidence of this.
Please do so with your next post.
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Sounds like someone is full of room-temperature beer --
You are proposing magic.
By adding a creator to the equation, you are not answering the "how," you are adding a "what" which answers nothing.
Abiogenesis, the big bang and evolution are all testable theories that have proof to back them up, and they help answer the "how we got there." Your creator has no testable evidence, or any evidence at all, it just adds an unnecessary, and according to the beliefs of the people who agree with a creator, unexplainable, element to the question.
Saying "it is complicated, therefore a creator did it," doesn't explain how it was done.
I know theists love using the automobile as an explanation to support design, so here we go.
Say that I ask you how an automobile is made... Would you point me to a video or a book explaining the process of manufacturing, and show evidence that this is the process to make a car, or would you say "Henry Ford," and just leave it at that.
To me , it is the crucial question, what was the origin of the universe, life, and biodiversity.
Abiogenesis, the big bang, and evolution, are categorized as historical sciences, and no of them can be tested, since these events happened in the past, and cannot be repeated.
As said previously, abiogenesis is a hypoteses that has failed to provide answers to how life arose by natural means. Leading scientists in the field admit they have no clue how life came to be. The problems are well known, and it is more than clear today, that chance, or physical need, the only alternatives to intelligent design, fail to be conceivable mechanisms to explain the arise of life.
Leading scientists in the field admit they have no clue how life came to be.
Evidence, please.
the only alternatives to intelligent design, fail to be conceivable mechanisms to explain the arise of life.
Evidence, please.
You are quick to deny everything we provide you, without reading, it seems. Can you please show us any evidence to support your argument?
you have not provided me anything compelling, so far. just empty and superficial assertions. how about you ask yourself, if its not you, dismissing quickly, withouth puting any thought into what i am posting ?
or isnt it, that you are just not interested in the truth ?
I'm curious, Angelo, this is SO not in your phraseology: "The problems are well known, and it is more than clear today, that chance, or physical need, the only alternatives to intelligent design, fail to be conceivable mechanisms to explain the arise of life."
Which theist website did you copy and paste it from?
no copy and paste.


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This is what I've been working on for the past 2 evenings. And I have to say, it has been such a mindless task--and I LOVE that! Simple strips and blocks of paper, with recipes and photographs, and that is it. Now, I may go back and add flowers and brads and personalize it a bit, but for the most part, it is pretty complete.The Step Up album is from Target, and it cost $12.99. Right away, I knew the green would work--and it also coordinated perfectly with the colors I used in the kit. And you know what I love about it? There is enough space to expand and add more recipes! There are several pages that are blank so I can add as I find more favorites...
It took a long time to make all these dishes, photograph them and then match up the corresponding recipes to the photos, but I've done this as a class so many times, I know several of the recipes by heart! These are what I say they are--my tried and true favorites.
And as some of you who live nearby know, you have had many of these at my past crops or classes. Some of you have been kind enough to share yours with me as well--and I appreciate that too!
There are still a few of these kits available, and they come with 40 photographs and recipes, along with the paper used in these samples. Also not pictured are the 6 divider pages, separating the categories for the book (they will be in the newsletter for the kit which is set to be emailed to customers on October 15th.) And as a bonus, the lovely and talented Janelle Richmond is also going to be a guest designer for this kit! Can't wait to show you what she has come up with using this one!
These kits are currently shipping, so if you would like to order one, please email me at email@example.com, or order directly on the site itself.
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Wednesday, October 10, 2007
A sneak peek at the Recipe Kit...
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- Tina said...
Yum! Can't wait to put this together!
- October 11, 2007 at 11:43 AM
- Ady said...
Looks delish... Great photos...
- October 11, 2007 at 12:27 PM
Trish I love reading your blog. You have some great ideas. Thanks for sharing.
- October 11, 2007 at 5:23 PM
- Anilu Magloire said...
This is such a great idea!! I'm gonna make one for Natalia:)
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So cute!!! Makes we want to start cooking/baking!!!
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