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* U.S. rescue mission to Benghazi hit by 'professional' ambush
* Two diplomats killed at consulate, two at 'safe' house fight
* Rescue raid for diplomats dogged by miscommunication
By Hadeel Al Shalchi
BENGHAZI, Libya, Sept 12 (Reuters) - A squad of U.S. troops despatched by helicopter across the Libyan desert to rescue besieged diplomats from Benghazi on Wednesday ran into a fierce overnight ambush that left a further two Americans dead, Libyan officials told Reuters.
Accounts of the mayhem at the U.S. consulate, where the ambassador and a fourth American died after a chaotic protest over a film insulting to Islam, remain patchy. But two Libyan officials, including the commander of a security force which escorted the U.S. rescuers, said a later assault on a supposedly safe refuge for the diplomats appeared professionally executed.
Miscommunication which understated the number of American survivors awaiting rescue - there were 37, nearly four times as many as the Libyan commander expected - also meant survivors and rescuers found themselves short of transport to escape this second battle, delaying an eventual dawn break for the airport.
Captain Fathi al-Obeidi, whose special operations unit was ordered by Libya's authorities to meet an eight-man force at Benghazi airport, said that after his men and the U.S. squad had found the American survivors who had evacuated the blazing consulate, the ostensibly secret location in an isolated villa came under an intense and highly accurate mortar barrage.
"I really believe that this attack was planned," he said, adding to suggestions by other Libyan officials that at least some of the hostility towards the Americans was the work of experienced combatants. "The accuracy with which the mortars hit us was too good for any regular revolutionaries."
Obeidi's Libya's Shield Brigade was formed by civilians during last year's U.S.-backed uprising against Muammar Gaddafi and is now part of the ad hoc government militia forces which the fledgling democratic administration uses to keep order.
Other Libyan officials cited the possible involvement of former soldiers still loyal to Gaddafi's family or Islamist fighters, some of whom have trained and fought in Afghanistan.
U.S. officials have noted it was "complex attack". Several Libyan officials and witnesses said an initial demonstration at the consulate appeared to be largely unarmed, though some elements of an Islamist militia were spotted.
At some point, the crowd became incensed, believing they were under attack from within the consulate, many fetched weapons and the consular villa ended up in flames, with most of the Americans fleeing to the safe house after two, including ambassador Christopher Stevens, had been fatally injured.
Of the eight American troops who had come from Tripoli, one was killed and two were wounded, Obeidi said. A Libyan deputy interior minister said a second American was also killed in the attack on the safe house. It was not clear if this was a diplomat or one of the consulate's original security detail.
"It began to rain down on us," Obeidi told Reuters, describing the moment the attack began - just as the Libyan security force was starting up the 10 pickup trucks and sedans they had brought to ferry the Americans to the airport.
"About six mortars fell directly on the path to the villa," he said. "During this firing, one of the marines whom I had brought with me was wounded and fell to the ground.
"As I was dragging the wounded marine to safety, some marines who were located on the roof of the villa as snipers shouted and the rest of the marines all hit the ground.
"A mortar hit the side of the house. One of the marines from the roof went flying and fell on top of us."
A senior U.S. diplomat - not ambassador Stevens, who Libyan officials said died at a local hospital of the effects of smoke - urged Obeidi to push ahead with the evacuation, the Libyan commander Obeidi said. But he had a transport problem.
Having been told to expect 10 Americans and having found 37, Obeidi did not have enough vehicles to break out, despite having one heavy anti-aircraft gun mounted on a pickup truck.
"I was being bombarded by calls from all over the country by Libyan government officials who wanted me to hurry and get them out," he said. "But I told them that we were in such difficult circumstances and that I needed more men and more cars."
Eventually dozens more vehicles were despatched from pro-government militia brigades and, with the sun rising, the convoy headed back to the airport where an aircraft flew a first group of U.S. personnel out to the Libyan capital.
Libyan Deputy Interior Minister Wanis al-Sharif said Stevens and another diplomat died in the first series of incidents around the consulate, while the other two Americans died during the attempt to evacuate from the safe house to the airport.
"(The ambassador) died as a result of suffocation by the fumes of the fire inside the embassy and one was also killed by gunfire before around 37 people were moved to a place we thought was safe," Sharif told Reuters in Benghazi.
Speaking of the rescue mission, he said: "A team of commandos arrived by air and went to a farm which we thought was a secret location. Once they got there, they came under heavy fire from heavy machineguns, rocket-propelled grenades and automatic rifles, which resulted in the death of two others."
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Developer's Reading List, April 17, 2012 C++ concurrency, web crawlers, Google testing, and more: This month's reading list is packed with great books on interesting topics.
Scala for the Impatient
by Cay S. Horstmann
Scala is the "it" language these days, and so we're likely to see a new wave of introductory books, of which this tome is likely the first herald. The original wave struck in 2008-09, when three books from separate publishers came out with the words "Programming" and "Scala" in the titles. The present book is written by Cay Horstmann, who is the co-author of Core Java, the two-volume Java tutorial that is by a wide margin the best Java instructional material available.
The motivation for the Scala book is that the other intros to the language were simply too long. This one claims to dispense with explaining
for-loops and such basics and dig into the unique aspects of these features as implemented in Java. Horstmann succeeds in short, to-the-point coverage, consisting of 350 pages. While in this sense, it's a success, the real question is whether this intro is better than others of equivalent length. And on this score, the answer is no. To my eye, Dean Wampler and Alex Payne's Programming Scala from the first wave of books is a better choice.
Wampler's is almost exactly the same length as Horstmann's intro but contains a much richer vein of information. For example, no code snippet in the Horstmann book that I could find exceeds 7 lines in length. So, essentially, he chose to provide lots of small factoids about a lot of Scala features — and present them in isolation. The reader is assigned the task of stitching them together. Wampler, by comparison, presents detailed routines that intelligently exercise features, orchestrate their interactions, and generate useful results. So while Horstmann teaches you features one at a time, Wampler and Payne teach you the language.
A final complaint about Horstmann's book is the poor quality of the index. An index is an important tool in an introductory book, as the reader is likely to want to refresh his memory when exploring new features or doing actual coding. Alas, multiple entries in this title pointed to pages that did not contain the promised topic, while others contained references where the indexer did not seize the meaning of the text correctly. In sum, I recommend that the impatient desirous of learning Scala use the Wampler book.
— Andrew Binstock


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Purchasing property can be exciting and overwhelming at the same time. For most people, the biggest concern involves financing such a major transaction. At this time, it is important that buyers have access to resources such as mortgage professionals and real estate agents who can guide them through the process.
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Last night, the 2011 TV Land Awards brought back the classics.
Iconic sitcoms "Welcome Back, Kotter" and "The Cosby Show" were presented with honorary awards by the Viacom-owned network during its ninth annual awards show Sunday night, and the occasion led to some surprising reunions.
John Travolta joined "Kotter" cast mates Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs (Freddie "Boom Boom" Washington), Gabe Kaplan (Gabe Kotter), Robert Hegyes (Juan Epstein), and Marcia Strassman (Julie Kotter) onstage to accept the 35th Anniversary award for the show that never received any accolades during its run but did spawn a massive fan following and countless catchphrases.
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"It just worked because everybody at every school -- not only in America and Canada, but all over the world -- there was a Horshack, and Epstein, a Washington, and a Barbarino," said Kaplan.
Travolta added: "After 35 years, I wondered what Barbarino would be doing, and he's standing here tonight very proud to be here."
TV Land kept the nostalgia in high gear by reuniting the cast of "The Cosby Show" - introduced onstage by music legend Stevie Wonder - to accept the Impact Award.
Show creator Bill Cosby was joined onstage by TV wife Phylicia Rashad, and TV children Tempestt Bledsoe, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Keisha Knight Pulliam, Sabrina Le Beauf, and Raven Symone.
However, only Cosby spoke during the acceptance speech.
The comedian - who recently traded barbs with possible presidential candidate Donald Trump - joked about watching his "kids" at the event.
"I am very, very upset because I am the father of these children, and they were sittin' at the table drinking. They had champagne, Steven. My children were drinking, Stevie. I saw the baby, Rudy, put the bottle up to her mouth."
When Wonder suggested Cosby just pretend not to see it happening, the quick witted Cosby shot back with "[That's] easy for you to say."
The event also reunited the casts of "Family Ties" and "The Facts of Life" for special honors.
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It's the best time of year for us stampers! Sale-A-Bration. For each $50 you spend in product, you get a FREE item from the Sale-A-Bration catalog. This is one of the super cute stamps available for FREE: Tasty Trucks. Whether you like tacos, hot dogs, ice cream or cupcakes, it's the perfect stamp for you. So cute!
Most of the cards I've seen online have colored in the truck using markers or watercolor pencils. I chose to use mine to create a background. I was inspired by this card, where Susan had done the same thing. They are stamped in the same color as the cardstock: Daffodil Delight. To add a bit more color, I stamped one in Strawberry Slush. Love the pop!
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In 1952 Gus and Ida Lazzerini open their doors for the first time. Their vision? To provide Northern Italian food to the printers and paper salesmen who work in Smokey Hollow, the warehouse district around Superior and Orleans. This is the time of Mayor Richard Daley the First and three martini lunches; Club Lago quickly finds its niche.
In 1980 son-in-law Francesco Nardini takes over. Photographers and art galleries turn the warehouses into lofts. They christen the area Su Hu, a Chicago version of SoHo. The name doesn't stick, but a new taste for Italian food does. Martinis all but disappear as people start drinking wine. Club Lago becomes a cornerstone of the neighborhood. And it continues to pack them in.
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Watch Denzel Washington in 'The Equalizer' International Trailer
Sony released a trailer for the upcoming Denzel Washington film "The Equalizer." The film, which is based on the 80s series of the same name, stars Washington as a former black ops commando who becomes the target of the Russian mob after rescuing a young woman.
The action-packed crime thriller pairs Washington with the "Training Day" director Antoine Fuqua. "The Equalizer" also stars Chloë Grace Moretz, Marton Csokas, Haley Bennett and Melissa Leo. It is expected to be released on September 26.
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Bill Condon is in talks to direct not one, but two "Twilight Saga" films, according to Entertainment Weekly.
The mag reported that the "Dreamgirls" director is negotiating to helm the adaptation of the series' fourth and final book, "Breaking Dawn," which will reportedly be split into two films.
Deadline was the first to report the Condon news.
According to EW, Summit Entertainment also considered Gus Van Sant and Mark Waters. "Marie Antoinette" director Sofia Coppola reportedly pursued the director's chair as well but did not want to direct two films.
Summit would not confirm the news when reached by Access Hollywood.
The third film in the top-grossing teen saga, "Eclipse," is due on June 30.
In August 2009, new "Twilight Saga" star BooBoo Stewart broke the news to Access Hollywood that the film franchise would be five, not four, films.
"I heard there's going to be three more movies," he told AccessHollywood.com's Laura Saltman at the time. "'Eclipse,' 'Breaking Dawn,' and there should be one more."
The star's rep also noted the additional films when BooBoo's casting was announced to Access.
At the time, Summit told Access that BooBoo's news was "uninformed and not accurate."
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historical cost(redirected from Historic Values)
Historical cost
Describes the accounting cost carried in the books and reflecting the cost of the item at the time it was purchased, rather than its current value.
Historical Cost
In the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, the original cost of an asset on a balance sheet. Many assets, particularly illiquid assets, are recorded on a balance sheet according to their historical cost. A notable exception to this rule is the recording of marketable securities, which are recorded according to their market value. The historical cost usually bears little or no relationship to the market value after an asset has been held for several years.
historical cost
The amount of money that was originally used to pay for an asset. A company records assets on a balance sheet at historical cost, which often bears little relation to the market value of the assets after they have been owned several years. Also called original cost.


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…I laughed, I cried, my heart and soul ached for all that you went through and I felt boundless joy reading about how your relationship with Christ has evolved and is continuing to grow daily. When you asked questions, you asked the hard questions that require soul searching for answers. Thank you for doing that as I don't think we ask enough hard questions in this present age. Thank you so much for obeying God and telling your story. This book has the potential to help so many people who are hurting because of choices they have made. ~ Patty
I spent the weekend with you and your friend, Judy!! What a journey – what courage – what a faithful God to bring you to this place!! It has given me such insight into who you are and how God has brought you here – for such a time as this. I found myself in parts of your story – the me I had forgotten even existed. Your journey was a tough one, but look at the victory!! Amazing grace, no doubt about it. ~ Cathy


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The conference is in its 49th year and, under the leadership of artistic director Wendy C. Goldberg, will run from July 3-27.
"I am thrilled at the return of many alumni actors, and also welcome spectacular new talent to the National Playwrights Conference," said Goldberg in a statement, "All of these actors will help us immensely as we work through the development of these selected plays. We are grateful to have such a talented and professional cast as such an important part of the O'Neill process."
Eight new plays will be developed at this year's conference. This year's listings are as follows:
The Solid Sand Below by Martín Zimmerman will feature Scott Drummond, Ryan King, Brian Quijada, Terrell Donnell Sledge and Felix Solis (July 3-4).
Lauren Yee's Samsara will include Mike Doyle, Daiva Deupree, Bhavesh Patel, Lipica Shah and Phillip Taratula (July 5–6). A Great Wilderness by Samuel D. Hunter includes Joanna Day, Brian Murray, Jon DeVries, Christine Estabrook, Aaron Simon Gross and Tasha Lawrence (July 10-11).
Damien Bailey, Tina Benko, Jeremy Bobb, Duane Boutté, Ashley Bryant, Mateo Gomez, Jordan Mahome and Angela Robinson have been cast in Jeff Augustin's Little Children Dream of God (July 12-13).
The Oregon Trail, by Bekah Brunstetter, will include Ronete Levenson, Emily Louise Perkins, Laura Ramadei, James Lloyd Reynolds, Alec Shaw and Shayna Small (July 17–18).
All the Roads Home, by Jen Silverman, will feature Hannah Cabell, Christy Pusz, Makela Spielman and Joe Tippett (July 19-20).
Michael Yates Crowley's Evanston: A Rare Comedy will feature Anna Margaret Hollyman, Eva Kaminsky, Ronete Levenson, Crystal Lucas-Perry, Kate McCluggage, James Lloyd Reynolds and Will Rogers.
Eisa Davis and Frank Wood have been cast in David Auburn's Lost Lake (July 26–27).
Tickets and more information are available by calling (860) 443-1238 or visiting theoneill.org.
The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center was founded in 1964 and is based in Waterford, CT. Programs at the Center include the Puppetry Conference, Playwrights Conference, Critics Institute, Music Theater Conference and the National Theater Institute. The Monte Cristo Cottage, O'Neill's childhood home, is also owned and operated by the group.


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Steve Watson
June 18, 2012
Politicians in Ireland have demanded an account of discussions that the Irish finance minister took part in during his attendance at the 2012 Bilderberg meeting in Chantilly, Virginia earlier this month.
The Irish Times reports that Minister for Finance Michael Noonan's appearance in an unofficial capacity at the secretive elite confab cost the taxpayer more than €4,300.
The report states that a number of Irish TD's, parliament members, raised Noonan's Bilderberg trip in parliamentary questions.
Representatives from Labour, Sinn Féin and the technical group all asked for more information on the discussions that took place behind closed doors and away from media scrutiny in the US.
Noonan responded to the questions, but provided scant details, simply saying that he had been invited "given my position as Minister for Finance" and "used the opportunity to tell fellow attendees of the opportunities that exist in Ireland for investors and multinational companies."
He added that another reason for attending the meeting was to promote the notion that the Irish government has restored economic stability to the country.
"The Irish people have a right to know what their senior Ministers are saying at a meeting like this, and what stance they are taking on global issues." said Pat Nulty, a former Labour whip, adding that Noonan's responses were not sufficient.
Critics have noted that the recent bailout of Ireland and it's compliance with the so called troika agenda of the European Central Bank, the European commission and the International Monetary Fund are undoubtedly the key reasons why Noonan's presence was requested at the meeting.
In the wake of Bilderberg, it has been rumoured that the three elitist institutions are considering relaxing the terms of the bailout to allow Ireland to return to borrowing on the open market.
Previously leaked documents from meetings have illustrated how the Bilderberg Group, contrary to the media-generated myth that the confab represents a harmless talking shop, sets the consensus for policy decisions sometimes decades in advance.
A clear example is the 1955 Bilderberg meeting held in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, West Germany. Documents read by the BBC and later released by Wikileaks divulge how Bilderberg members were discussing the creation of the euro single currency nearly 40 years before it was officially introduced in the 1992 Maastricht Treaty.
In the US, politicians attending Bilderberg have been charged with violating the Logan Act, a law passed under the John Adams administration in 1799 which states that it is illegal for "unauthorized citizens" to negotiate with foreign governments.
Steve Watson is the London based writer and editor for Alex Jones' Infowars.net, and Prisonplanet.com. He has a Masters Degree in International Relations from the School of Politics at The University of Nottingham in England.
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I created a DJ-ing application that allows you to mix your MP3s with a real turntable. So I generated an audio timecode to burn on a CD, left channel is the absolute position, right channel is a synchronization sine which frequency is 2205 Hz. Left channel is same frequency except that it represents binary sequences.
Precision is an absolute pre-requisite, the pitch on my Pioneer CDJ-1000 has a precision of 0.02% which is good enough to properly beatmatch songs. I have no problem on getting the absolute position but with the right channel. After some searching, I found the Zero Crossing Rate algorithm to try detect the pitch. When I process data in real-time however, the pitch moves constantly.
After some searching I found out that as samples are discrete values, so not continuous if I'm right, there's not enough precision with a sample rate of 44100 Hz. Period of 20 samples is 2205 Hz, period of 21 samples is 2100 Hz; so the problem needs something more high-level.
I found then harmonic average, and moving average, results are somewhat more stable. FFT is the best but costs a lot of CPU, using a size of 65536 and time to compute it, whereas with the zero-crossing rate, I can update the value very frequently. The latest candidate, I still need to test is the Standard Deviation.
There must be some math formula that helps for that particular problem, but as I know not much about maths, I am somewhat lost.
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If watching "Glee" this season has felt exhausting at times, we can only imagine what the run has been like for the creators and cast who are clearly dancing – and singing – as fast as they can.
With the second season coming to a climatic close Tuesday, it's fair to say that even if the Fox show hasn't quite beaten the sophomore jinx, there's been enough razzle-dazzle to distract us from weaker moments and outright misfires.
This season's installments of "Glee," much like high school, have proven a series of wild ups and downs – all breathlessly imbued with more import than they probably deserve. But even when we were confused or annoyed, we were never bored.
So will this be remembered as the season in which the anti-gay bullying storyline elevated the show to serious social drama or the season of the disappointing "Rocky Horror" tribute disaster? The season of the brilliant "Grilled Cheesus" meditation on spirituality or the off-putting "Grinch" homage Christmas special?
The many high notes have barely outpaced notes more odd than sour. Will Schuester giving Coach Bieste her first kiss came across as weird and patronizing rather than the sweet moment it was intended to be. Ditto for wheelchair-user Artie's Christmas morning "walk."
The various romantic pairing and breakups – you need a scorecard to follow along – seemed overwrought and forced at times, even by hormonally charged high school standards (enough Finn and Quinn, already). We're still processing other unexpected scenes and plotlines, such as Sue Sylvester's inability to deal with her sister's death and Kurt's near-prom dance with his closeted former tormentor.
But in a program where acceptance is a recurring theme, we've learned to embrace "Glee" for what it is: a nothing-like-it show that exists on an often-manic plane of heightened reality with occasional swings down to earth (anytime Kurt's father makes a welcome appearance, we know we're in for a dose of reality. Kurt's warm rendition of "I Want to Hold Your Hand," sung by his stricken father's bedside proved a season highlight).
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155 comments:
Lovely lovely card for the Wednesday giveaway, someone will be very delighted. Fingers crossed everyone.
Cheryl hope you and your mum had a lovely day yesterday on her 85th birthday. Marvellous day. I know what you mean about these big Garden Centres, we have the same up here.
Yvonne, I was shocked yesterday, thought my cliocks had stopped. I hope George is now okay, what a horrible shock for you both .
Laine, hope you are feeling better today, you are taking and giving some stick but it's all good fun.
Tracey, glad you arrived in Ireland safely, wrap up well and enjoy yourself. So looking forward to the report on you and Pat meeting up.
Elaine, my daily hugs and best wishes for you and Andrew.
Ladies I don't mind if you echo me, I take it as a compliment, feel free.
Daily hugs to all, especially our missing friends.
Stay warm and well folks, we have frost again here this morning.
- 1 March 2017 at 06:01
- nancyd said...
Morning Sue, a gorgeous card and love the glittery flowers.
Nancyd xx
- 1 March 2017 at 06:02
- firstname.lastname@example.com said...
Morning Sue.
Thank you a beautiful card.
I hope all my new dies come today.
Take care and have fun Kitty.
- 1 March 2017 at 06:05
- BridgetCG said...
Hello Sue, a very pretty and feminine card for the giveaway, love the flowers. Have a good day all. Bx
- 1 March 2017 at 06:09
- hollyberry said...
Such a pretty card.
- 1 March 2017 at 06:11
- Humberta said...
Beautiful card, Sue. Absolutely love how delicate it is. Very, very pretty.
- 1 March 2017 at 06:15
Morning Sue. Such a stunning card. Someone is going to be very happy on Saterday when you annouce there name for this beauty. The Jacobean e/b folder is lovely as is the focal element. The sparkle on the flowers is beautiful.
Best Wishes.
Denise T x
- 1 March 2017 at 06:16
- Geordie Jan said...
Stunning card, love the poppies, they look so different in blue, beautiful
- 1 March 2017 at 06:17
- Jan on the Fosse said...
Hi Sue
Pretty card and the iced flowers are beautiful the way they sparkle.
Jan x
- 1 March 2017 at 06:19
- Teresa c said...
Another beautiful card Sue love the flowers xxx
- 1 March 2017 at 06:25
- June Smith said...
Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, a lovely card today, love all the striplets you have designed and also seeing all the samples, it gives us new ideas. I like many of us forget about the older release dies, must make a not to myself to look at them again on pintrest for ideas.
I was able to get the little sweeties for my granddaughters birthday candy machine yesterday and the treat cups are arriving today (as are the heart ones) so I can hopefully finish off her card, so pleased you make a video of it as well as being on Hochanda with it Sue.
Off to my craft group today, we are making a Christmas card, yes you read it correct, I said if we make one special one a month we will have 12 nice ones by the time it comes round again. we are doing a white on white, with the snowflake borders, I saw it on pinterest - very useful site, I will have to check and see if I can find it again to give them the credit for it.
Elaine, hope Andrew is OK and the bloods came back good so tomorrow goes ahead.
Laine you are so, so funny, I too wish you could get to a workshop, I wonder if that can be arranged for us all who are going to ally pally, just a small one with sue wouldn't that be nice, but I expect it would not happen as she is always so busy at the shows.
There are so many names I can't remember them all but when I read the comments they are so refreshing and start my day of nicely, keep them coming.
Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
- 1 March 2017 at 06:35
- Maria - Ivyleaf Crafts said...
A stunning card Sue the flowers are so pretty xx
- 1 March 2017 at 06:35
- Dragonsnap2 said...
Sue, I don't know how you keep coming up with such lovely cards. Whoever wins this one will be very pleased. Good luck all.
Hope everyone is keeping safe and warm and things will soon be looking up for those who are suffering in any way.
Crafty hugs to all.
D xx
- 1 March 2017 at 06:37
- Jennie - The Crafty Wife said...
A very striking card today especially with the beautiful blue poppies.
- 1 March 2017 at 06:44
- CraftySuetoo said...
Good morning Sue. Never apologize for showing an older card. I'm sure I can't be the only one who enjoys a reminder of older dies that we have and should use more! This card is gorgeous, especially love the sparkly poppies.
Pam, thanks for your fantastic comments, I'm your echo again. Hugs to all. Sue xxx
- 1 March 2017 at 06:44
- rosiejt said...
Love the glittered poppies!
- 1 March 2017 at 06:45
- JennyH said...
Stunning as usual Sue, thanks for the chance to win your beautiful card : )
- 1 March 2017 at 06:50
- Netty The Runner said...
Such a pretty card, love the colours. The petite striplet is lovely.
Annette x
- 1 March 2017 at 06:58
- Steph Cotterill said...
Oh Sue. I hope you have made more than one of these samples, it's far too precious and gorgeous to give away ! From base to floral element to the last sprinkle of wonderful everything is just so you. Sending big hugs for the day for being so big hearted and generous xxx
- 1 March 2017 at 06:58
- PharmacyMichele said...
Gorgeous card, really beautiful & using one of my favourite Striplet Dies.
- 1 March 2017 at 07:02
- Unknown said...
Lovely card design! Love the colour combination and the gorgeous poppies, I always love a bit of sparkle 🙂. Debra x
- 1 March 2017 at 07:02
- Unknown said...
Your cards are so beautiful.
The chance of winning this one would be amazing
- 1 March 2017 at 07:02
- JAO said...
Love the blue poppies.
- 1 March 2017 at 07:05
- Barbara (C) said...
Always good to any cards regardless of how old they are.Great use of the Striplet Dies today and I love the flowers..BarbaraC
- 1 March 2017 at 07:05
- Janice K said...
Good morning Sue,
A beautiful card in a lovely colour combination, love the poppies! X
- 1 March 2017 at 07:06
- Kim Dibben said...
Stunning card Sue xx one of my favourite striplet xx love Kim D xx
- 1 March 2017 at 07:06
- Unknown said...
What a lovely card Sue, looks like antique lace. Just love striplets!
Maggie B xx
- 1 March 2017 at 07:10
- Jackie T said...
Good morning Sue today's card is gorgeous it is just so pretty. I would love to give it a new home. Have a great day today. Take care. Hugs Jackie
- 1 March 2017 at 07:10
- Annie Stamps said...
Lovely card for this week's giveaway Sue. Love the blue poppies, they look stunning with a bit of bling.
Annie P
- 1 March 2017 at 07:10
- Unknown said...
GM Sue. Love the striplet and the flowers are wow!
- 1 March 2017 at 07:11
- hettygarlick said...
A very unusual background with the woven striplet. Love the poppies!
- 1 March 2017 at 07:13
- ahappycrafter50 said...
Pretty card - love the poppies.
- 1 March 2017 at 07:17
- Dolly Daydream said...
Morning Sue
Such a beautiful delicate card for your generous giveaway this week. I wish that my 'new' cards looked anywhere near as good as your 'old' cards. This one is so pretty, great way to use the striplet die and the glittered poppies are gorgeous.
Hugs xxx
Dawn Searle
- 1 March 2017 at 07:21
Morning Sue, it is nice to see older dies to jog our memories. I love the poppy flowers in blue, so pretty.
Love Rosemarie X X
- 1 March 2017 at 07:24
- Suemac said...
Pretty card love the poppies
- 1 March 2017 at 07:26
Hi Sue
Wow, those poppies look stunning in their glittery coats and such a gorgeous colour! Lovely card. Thanks for sharing.
Have a great day everyone.
- 1 March 2017 at 07:27
- Chris Curry said...
A lovely card Sue. Rosemary is right, seeing cards you did a while ago reminds us of dies we may not have used for a while either. My favourite bits on this card are the flower wears and the embossed background I think. Thank you, have a good day. Xx
- 1 March 2017 at 07:28
- TDQ Karen said...
I don't care how old the dies are the card you have shared is beautiful and deserves a day of its own, stunning xx
- 1 March 2017 at 07:32
- Betty McAlister said...
Gorgeous card Sue. The striplets look like lace snd your blue sparkly poppies are just fabulous.
- 1 March 2017 at 07:34
Lovely card Sue, I especially like the poppies, the dies cut a really nice flower.
- 1 March 2017 at 07:35
- Unknown said...
Hi Sue lovely card today. I love the exquisite poppies die set
Denise x
- 1 March 2017 at 07:42
- Unknown said...
Lovely card Sue i love the Poppies i hope my dies come in the post today .
Catherine xx.
- 1 March 2017 at 07:43
- Chris said...
Hi Sue
This is a really beautiful card, I love the way everything just goes together to make a stunning creation. Beautiful colour combo.
Chris xx
- 1 March 2017 at 07:44
Well, first day of Spring (officially that is lol) and a nice card, Sue, this is a lovely design and colours and always like a gorgeous poppy! Not too sure about the woven striplets so will ponder on that.
Pam thanks for invitation to echo so will do that - yet again!
Laine, PP, Carmen - loving the 3-way banter.
Blimey June, C.Cards, but think one a month is a great idea - I should start as did so badly last year.
Thanks again everyone for kind words, lost Angel yesterday to mammary tumour. Tears.
Sometimes things just come along in a big heap. As a lot of us know.
Hugs all round, especially to lots of missing people.
'P' in Wales
- 1 March 2017 at 07:45
- Unknown said...
Dear Sue and Fans across the Globe,
I was just wishing for another swirly card, and here it is! With poppies that sparkle! It's lovely. I also like the black twine mixing it up with all the white and light blue. I was surprised about the striplet because I don't remember ever noticing it. Seems like some of the other curvy striplets would serve, even without weaving them. Without fail, you keep us stoked with ideas we can try in our own style.
You know the conversation we were having on the day of the Gillian card about being unable to find something we know we have? I mentioned my score board. Well, let me correct that. Now I can't find my craft room. I had it just last week, but then I cleaned the rest of the house and now I can't find it! More like, it's so stacked up that I can't get in. How do people keep everything g under control?
Wishing everyone a good Wednesday. Enjoy your moments.
- 1 March 2017 at 07:52
- Unknown said...
Ooh that's a lovely card. I'm going to pretend it's for my birthday today! X
- 1 March 2017 at 07:54
- Marion Scott said...
Good morning Sue. Very pretty lacy looking card.
Marion S x
- 1 March 2017 at 07:56
Hugs to 'P' in Wales; the tears will help
you remember the good times.
A lovely give away card today; like the others
have said, must revisit the older dies!!!
Doreen x
- 1 March 2017 at 07:56
- Muriel said...
Hello Sue and all
Love this card, the colours and dies, of course the beautiful blue glittery poppies, so happy to see them back :-)
good luck everybody !
Muriel x
- 1 March 2017 at 07:58
- Tressa said...
Pretty card with an interesting background design using these woven striplets.
- 1 March 2017 at 07:59
- lydia jordan said...
Morning Sue,
Another way to use a striplet on this glorious card, the winner will be thrilled to receive such a beautiful keepsake.
- 1 March 2017 at 08:03
- SerenePolly said...
Morning Sue
What a glorious card - love the colours and the overall softness of the design! It's time to go back to dies I have had for some time I think.
- 1 March 2017 at 08:05
- Barbara Gosden said...
Hi Sue
A gorgeous card, what a beautiful gift for a lucky winner.
B xx
- 1 March 2017 at 08:06
- Anne said...
A lovely card, Sue and the poppies are stunning.
Anne (Northampton)
- 1 March 2017 at 08:10
Hi Sue
Gorgeous card. So generous of you to put this up as a give away.
Heather R Oxfordshire
- 1 March 2017 at 08:10
Good morning Sue,
Absolutely exquisite card today & very feminine looking. I love the poppies & the fact that you can make them any colour you want, they are so versatile. Yvonne xx
- 1 March 2017 at 08:12
- Rosie said...
Hi Sue
What an absolute stunning card. I love the poppies in that shade of blue and your striplet dies make the lace look so pretty.....Love Rosie from Chorley...xxx
- 1 March 2017 at 08:15
- Patricia Howarth said...
Morning Sue, This card is so very pretty.
Enjoy your day.
Lots of love from Patricia xx
- 1 March 2017 at 08:18
Hello Sue
A delightful card for your giveaway this week.
The colours are so delicate and the poppies are gorgeous.
Lesley S x
- 1 March 2017 at 08:18
- BenteS said...
Beautiful, and a great way to use the striplet die :))
- 1 March 2017 at 08:20
- rolfi said...
Good morning Sue,
what a wonderful delicate card again especially the flowers are just stunning.
Rolf xxx
- 1 March 2017 at 08:24
- Bluefairy4U said...
Morning Sue,
Love the colours on this card. Love how you use the stripplet die and make the poppies sparkle so. Hugs to all Jo xx
- 1 March 2017 at 08:26
Hi Sue,
The Petite Atlas striplet makes for a very interesting background, wouldn't have thought of doing it that way and those gorgeous poppies are all the more stunning for a bit or Iced Snow...love that stuff!
Don't ever apologise for showing us an oldie - I personally would love it if you dropped in a card design right from the very start of your dies range every now and again...
Donita - however did you manage to lose your craft room?...I can still find mine even though I can no longer find enough space to work in it...lol
- 1 March 2017 at 08:35
- Jean Z said...
Hi Sue, Beautiful card love Jean Z xxx
- 1 March 2017 at 08:37
Hi Sue - this is a beautiful giveaway card. I love anything lacy and this striplet die is just that and together with the glittered poppies it makes a stunning card. Sending best wishes
- 1 March 2017 at 08:42
- SueJ said...
A really nice card, the poppies are amazing.
- 1 March 2017 at 08:43
- Hilary Bunker said...
Hi Sue, very pretty card, love the glittered poppies. Of course anything with a shade of light blue is a winner for me as its my favourite colour.
Have a great day
- 1 March 2017 at 08:52
- granny sue said...
Hi Sue. Love the sky blue, black and white combo and those flowers are the perfect finishing touch. SueL x
- 1 March 2017 at 08:53
- hazel young said...
Gorgeous card Sue x xhazel
- 1 March 2017 at 08:59
- Unknown said...
Hello Sue
A very pretty card. The Jacobean Embossing Folder is lovely and the colour way that you have used could be used for any gender!
As always, an inspirational creation.
Love Sam
- 1 March 2017 at 09:01
Cheryl - do you mean the "chocolate" garden centre? except that it's no longer a garden centre is it - all the plants have been pushed off into a corner or outside and they're hell-bent on creating a mini Mall...as if we needed another one of those!!
Hope you and your Mum had a lovely day though...
- 1 March 2017 at 09:04
- gwen70 said...
Such a pretty card Sue
- 1 March 2017 at 09:06
- Diane Green said...
Hi Sue
What a beautiful card today, it's lovely to see the return of the older dies ( they are hardly old are they!!). The poppy has always been a favourite of mine, especially with a touch of sparkle. Thank you for sharing.
Love Diane G xxx
Pam as always you have said everything just right so I will echo your words too xxx
P sending you a big hug I know how sad you are. Xxx
June what a brilliant idea, will you eat mince pies whilst making them? 😀Xxx
Donita I had to laugh that sounds like our house - everything tidy here you can see but don't open the study/craftroom door!! I did find my heat gun yesterday in a place I know I looked about 3 times! Xxx
- 1 March 2017 at 09:07
- SassySaz said...
Good Morning Sue, a lovely card. It is so great to see how as well as working together your dies can so beautifully stand alone xx
- 1 March 2017 at 09:08
- Unknown said...
Beautiful card. X
- 1 March 2017 at 09:15
Morning Sue, another gorgeous card for us today, The poppies are amazing, I forget how sparkling flowers up makes so much difference.
Good luck everyone for the draw.
Thank you for sharing.
Take care everyone,
Happy birthday Pat. X
- 1 March 2017 at 09:20
- Pussycats said...
Good Morning Sue. Beautiful card this morning, I can see a lot of work has gone in to this creation. I love the poppy flowers and how you have finished them of....... Wendy
- 1 March 2017 at 09:24
- Beryl said...
Stunning card Sue.
- 1 March 2017 at 09:29
- Unknown said...
Morning sue what a beauty today I love it the dies are so pretty the striplets are so versatile so many different ways to use them have a nine day sue love always
June horrocks xxxxxxxx
- 1 March 2017 at 09:30
- nattyboots said...
Hi Sue
Loving this Striplet Die the card is so cleverly done.
June a great idea to do one Christmas card once a month.
Pam, you always cover everything so well so i will echo you once again
I have had a couple of rough days but feel so much better now,i have missed a lot of posts so will have a catch up later .
Take care everyone .
big Hugs
Elaine H X
- 1 March 2017 at 09:34
- theresa w said...
Hi sue and lovely wilsonettes x
A beautiful card sue x the embossing folder looks stunning and the poppies are so pretty x i love that you have shown some of the older dies x thankyou sue x
P sending you hugs x
Theresa w xxx
- 1 March 2017 at 09:35
- Nannieflash said...
Good Morning Sweet Sue, your card this morning is just gorgeous and I love how youve used the striplet and poppies, the background is just fabulous. hugs Shirleyxx
- 1 March 2017 at 09:45
- stitchingranny said...
Such a beautiful card, the flowers look as though they have been sprinkled with icing sugar. You always come up with something new Sue. I would never have thought about lacing striplets but what a pretty effect it has given.
Helen xx
- 1 March 2017 at 09:58
- Lynne L said...
Good morning Sue Today's card is beautiful I love the sparkly poppies & the way you have woven the dies
June what a good idea to make a Christmas card a month I'm always rushing to finish mine last minute although I have made a start on mine this year!
Elaine I hope you're feeling better &hope all goes well for Andrews treatment tomorrow
Sending hugs to all
- 1 March 2017 at 10:02
- Unknown said...
Morning sue and crafters.
Lovely to see an older design like others have said it reminds us of what we have. It's so pretty. The more I look at those poppies the more I want them lol.
Oh last night I dreamt I was at a small private show that u were doing and u had two massive gum ball machines either side of ur stand!! Must've been because I'd watched ur candy machine show the other day. Ur manager said u didn't need them so u said I could have them lol.
This medication makes the dreams so vivid n real it was so cool. Xx
Love to all. Xx
- 1 March 2017 at 10:08
Hello Sue
Thank you for showing this older card I have a mental picture of everyone rummaging through their old collections to see they have this die or something similar. June I have made 2 Christmas cards already I really fell for some of Sues creations after having made mine so I made them up so I wouldn't forget. Elaine glad to hear you are feeling better. P thinking about you. Donita losing a whole craft room !!!
- 1 March 2017 at 10:25
Good to see a different effect using striplet dies. It just shows off their versatility. Particularly like the glittering effect on the blue poppies. Lovely card for the giveaway, thank you Sue.
- 1 March 2017 at 10:41
- Kiraneries said...
Hi Sue, a gorgeous card. Very pretty and feminine with detailed intricate detail. I love it.
- 1 March 2017 at 10:46
- Jennifer Smith-Kirk said...
Gorgeous card as usual Sue, I love the Iced Snow on the flowers bet it looks even better in real life x x x
- 1 March 2017 at 11:16
- ursula said...
A most unusual background you have made here Sue, very interesting, never thought of that...lovely card in the end....luv Ursula xx
- 1 March 2017 at 11:28
- Rosemary Stickland said...
What a pretty card, and an unusual use of the striplet.
Rosemary xx
- 1 March 2017 at 11:33
- Unknown said...
Hi Sue
This is so very beautiful. I absolutely adore it
June x
- 1 March 2017 at 11:40
- Brenda said...
Hello Sue,
Thank you for showing this beautiful card, it just proves that our dies do not 'date' our go out of fashion. In fact I still frequently use my Times Square and Madison Square sets, they always get a lovely reaction from the recipient. So a big thank you from me for all of your wonderful inspiration.
Love Brenda xxx
- 1 March 2017 at 11:40
Morning Sue
Very nice card,lovely colour & the poppies look great ,
P in Wales I feel for you we lost our furry friend at Christmas,still missing him xx
Best wishes everyone
Karen M
- 1 March 2017 at 11:51
- Rose in Chester said...
Hi Sue,
Lovely, lovely card. That is one striplet I haven't got but certainly have the poppies, so will be able to adapt your design... Not a blue person, but in this card it's just right!
Hugs, Rose
- 1 March 2017 at 11:56
- Unknown said...
To My Wonderful Dear Friend Sue,
Please Don't Ever Apologise For Bringing Out One Of Your Old (Lol!)
Cards, We All Love To See All Your Cards Old And New.
I Apologise For Not Commenting Yesterday (I Won't Bore You With The Details)
Fantastic Products Used In Today's Card:-
"The Extremely Detailed Jacobean Floral Embossing Folder"
"The Atlas Petite Striplet Die Set"
"The Pierced Flag Die Set"
"The Extremely Exquisite Poppy Die Set"
"The Laced Edged Leaves"
"Iced Snow" (For Bling)
"Black Jute Twine"
"Coconut White, Black, Sky Blue Foundation Card"
"Today's Card"
Is Truly Tremendous From Beginning To The End You Break Each Section Down So We Understand
Each Part Of The Card, The Tips And The Techniques.
You Started By Taking A Piece Of Coconut White Card And Placing It In Your "Jacobean Floral Embossing Folder"
Then For Your Focal Point You Took A Piece Of Your Soft "Sky Blue Card" You Then Matted This In Black
The Black Made The Blue Really POP, You Then Added This To The Centre Of Your Embossed Area.
You Then Cut Out Six "Atlas Petite Striplet" You Cut Them Out Of Coconut White Card Creating A Fabulous
Background, By Weaving Them Together As You Mentioned Over And Under Each Other Then You
Added Glue Where Required, To Keep It Together Then You Attached This To Your Sky Blue Background
You Then Stamped Your Sentiment And Cut It Out Using One Of Your "Pierced Flags" (Such Extremely Useful Dies"
Then You Attached Your Sentiment Across Your Card, You Then Created "Two Extremely Exquisite Poppies"
Out Of Your Sky Blue Card, And You Glittered Both Of Them By Using "The Iced Snow They Look "Scrumptious"
To Finish You Added Your Very Beautiful "Laced Edged Leaves" For Your Foliage And "Black Jute Twine To Add
To Your Flowers, Completing Your Card With Your Splendid Mat/Layering Of Coconut White/Black/Sky Blue
Also Your Signature Piercing Around Your Card..
Sue Thank You So Very Much For Sharing "Today's Stupendous Card" With Us I Love The Detailed Embossing
The Truly Exquisite Flowers, The Versatility Of Your Striplet Dies, I Also Love How You Take A Die And Transform
It Into Something Completely Different, A First Class "MASTERPIECE" Thank You So Very Much
Sue You Inspire Me Daily I Appreciate Everything You Do
Sue Take Great Care
Wonderful Warm Fond Wishes To Colin And Heather
Sue Lots Of Love And Huge Hugs 🤗 For Yourself
Love From Sam xxx
Good Luck 🍀 To "The Extremely Lucky Winner Of Wednesday Stunning Gift Card"
- 1 March 2017 at 12:04
Must be lots of lonely card in your case looking for a forever home, we are all
waiting to rehome them beautiful cards.
Elizabeth Bennett
- 1 March 2017 at 12:08
- Unknown said...
Ps meant to say I was thinking of p in wales. I feel for u chick xz
- 1 March 2017 at 12:18
- Pat L said...
Hi Sue
Gorgeous card, just shows how versatile your striplets are, and you've used my favourite poppy die too
Echoing our lovely Pam and sending an extra hug to P in Wales
PatriciaH wishing you a happy birthday
Love and hugs to everyone
- 1 March 2017 at 12:23
- Crafty Cruiser said...
A very pretty card for the giveaway. Good luck to everyone
Doreen R
- 1 March 2017 at 12:25
- Helen Terry said...
Hi Sue Stunning card, I have most of your flower dies as they are lovely and i have just ordered the poppy die and cant wait for it to come.
thanks Helen xxx
- 1 March 2017 at 12:29
- Littlelamb said...
Beautiful card Sue. Thank you for sharing this. I don't have this striplet but will look at the others I have. Love the poppies. Echoing Pam's comments.
- 1 March 2017 at 13:20
- Wendy from Scotland said...
A gorgeous card for the giveaway. Good luck everyone
Wendy x
- 1 March 2017 at 13:23
- Sue MacFall said...
The poppies just finish this off perfectly. Thank you Sue.
- 1 March 2017 at 13:47
- scrAPpamondo said...
Wonderful card and love these sparkling poppies!
- 1 March 2017 at 13:55
A lovely card today. I like how you wove the Petit Atlas striplet die cut to make a marvelous layer. Thank you for sharing and it's ok to pull cards from your folder/s. Any card you share with us here on your blog is a gift. I would be ecstatic if I won this card.
- 1 March 2017 at 14:02
- Unknown said...
Lovely card would love to win it
- 1 March 2017 at 14:22
- Barbara W said...
Hello Sue
Beautiful card and love the colour of flowers.
Thanks for sharing your cards with us.
Lol Barbara W (Worcestershire)
- 1 March 2017 at 14:23
- Jean said...
Elegant and pretty!
- 1 March 2017 at 14:27
- sandieann21 said...
Very pretty, Sue
- 1 March 2017 at 14:39
Hi Sue, What a great way to use those striplet dies. We can't get enough of those poppies especially when they are blinged up. A super card which anyone would love to give a home to. Hugs xx P Austen
- 1 March 2017 at 14:53
- gailgale said...
This is a lovely card.
Colors are great and a great card for a give-a-ways card.
- 1 March 2017 at 14:59
- Myra said...
Hello Sue,
I really love this card and the blue flowers made with the poppy Dies are beautiful! As has been said already we will all be rummaging for a striplet Die we do have to make a similar card! Love the weaving idea! Love the poppy stamens !
Donita - Diane lost a glue gun and that's bad enough but to lose the entire craft room is sheer carelessness! Hope it turns up! Lol!
June - don't eat those sweeties before the treat cups come! I'm sure your grand daughter will love her card/ gift! I've been looking at sweets with a totally different mind set since Sue's Show!!
Sue - look what you make us do!!
Elaine - thinking about Andrew for tomorrow - trust all goes well!
Tracy - are you sure you haven't been on the Irish Whisky!!! Hope Pat L. and you have a great time tomorrow!
Lots of love to all friends on the blog! So many lovely ladies!
Love Myra xxx
- 1 March 2017 at 15:04
I have a solution to all of those cards hidden in folders. Give two away every week. Sooner or later you will run out. 🤣 Love the blue on this card. Update on Emily. She is cancer free. Went to Duke last week and had the central line removed. Praise God. They let the grandparents get within 6 feet of her last Sunday. That's the closest they've been to her in a long time. Too much risk of an infection transfer. And that was outside. Nothing inside. But they took it. Watched her ride her bike, play with her soccer ball and just be an eight year old. How would it feel to be healthy for the first time in your life. Praise God. Myra from Florida
- 1 March 2017 at 15:13
- Unknown said...
Hi Sue we are so lucky another Striplet die today I don't remember the Atlas Striplet but I know I have to get this die it is stunning.Thanks for sharing .Good luck everyone. Gloria ( sidcup ) xx
- 1 March 2017 at 15:32
Carole eaton
beautiful lacey card, I would never had thought to weave the stiplets, where do you think of these ideas from?
Carole eaton
- 1 March 2017 at 15:45
- lritchie said...
Hi Sue, lovely card today, the striplets make such a beautiful background.
Lori from Canada
- 1 March 2017 at 16:18
- Denise Bryant said...
Gorgeous card! Love the colors, layers and flowers! Great details!
- 1 March 2017 at 16:25
- barbara macaskill said...
So lovely in lace~ I really love the look of this beautiful lacy background!! TFS!
- 1 March 2017 at 16:28
- Yorkie girl said...
Good afternoon everyone
Lovely card Sue and a beautiful one to be given away in the Wednesday giveaway it's gorgeous
Pam thanks for letting us echo your well wishes
June Christmas cards 🌲 Great idea to do one a month can I have a sneak peek ?
P in wales I can sooo sympathise with your loss I am taking one of my pooches to the vets she has a lump fingers crossed
Hugs to you sweetheart
Myra. What wonderful news about little Emily you all must be over the moon
Hope all goes well for Andrew will keep everything crossed for him
Hugs to all that need on and good luck in the card draw folks
Theresa G xx
- 1 March 2017 at 17:00
- Mariejixi said...
good afternoon sue xxx gorgeous card love it xxx
- 1 March 2017 at 17:15
- craftynanna said...
Hi Sue, beautiful card and I love the pale blue it reminds me of wedgewood I also love the flowers and frosting.
Echoing Pam again, thank you Pam.
P in Wales, I'm so sorry, I haven't had furry friends for many years but I remember like it was yesterday the feelings when we have to part with them
MYRA from Florida fantastic news.big hugs sent for EMILY,
Hugs to everyone else Johanna
- 1 March 2017 at 17:23
- Nana on the Hill said...
This is such h a lovely card, l love the way you've used the die and embossing folder. A match made in heaven. Xx
- 1 March 2017 at 17:26
Dear Sue
A stunning card, the poppy die is one of my many favourites! Lol
Take care love Michelle xxx
- 1 March 2017 at 17:41
- Beverly Fuchs said...
Happy First Day of Spring Sue,
What a clever way to use your Petite Atlas Striplet, looks like lace the way you have used it here. The Striplet dies are so versatile and a must have for any collector. Lovely color combination.Nice to see the poppies again, one of my favorite flower dies.
Enjoy your day.
- 1 March 2017 at 17:58
- fluffycat said...
Hi Sue, I tried to post earlier on the tablet but the robot checker wouldn't let me through! This card may be an oldie but is definitely a goody and I love the blue poppies, it's a beautiful giveaway.
ParticiaH - Happy Birthday to you.
'P' - so sad for you. RIP Angel, run free over rainbow bridge precious little one.
Myra from Florida - what fantastic news about Emily, thank you for letting us know.
- 1 March 2017 at 17:59
- Narrowboat girl said...
A very pretty card Sue, I love the flowers
- 1 March 2017 at 18:07
Beautiful card! I love the creative ways you use the dies. Anyone would be very pleased to be the recipient of this lovely card. Thank you for sharing.
- 1 March 2017 at 18:09
- KarinsArtScrap said...
gorgeousssssss Sue
Gr Karin
- 1 March 2017 at 18:17
- liz spooner said...
Very pretty card today Sue, love the touch of blue.xx
- 1 March 2017 at 18:20
- karenlotty said...
Very pretty and it is lovely to see cards from "older" releases too
- 1 March 2017 at 18:24
- Lynn Dalby said...
Hello Sue.
Lovely Card. I really like the look of the woven striplet die, I don't think I would have thought of using it this way. Love the colour scheme. Thanks for sharing.
Best wishes
- 1 March 2017 at 18:44
- Patricia said...
Good evening Sue, love, love, love today's card an absolute gem, I love using my Striplet Dies.
Donita, how in heavens name can you loose a "craft room" ??? I don't have one, if I happen to find yours I am not going to tell you ha!ha!
P. sending a few (((hugs)))
Elaine hope all goes well for Andrew tomorrow.
Myra, from Floria what fantastic news.
I really can't believe we have another Myra.
Don't think there could be another as mad as our Myra, member of the "Naughty Nine" though ha!ha!
Pam, great summery as always echo all you have said.
Have a great evening everyone
Patricia xxx
- 1 March 2017 at 19:27
- Princess Pixie! said...
Hi Sue
Well it is very clear that you listened to me yesterday. I just love striplets x
They really are so versatile and make the most stunning cards - and this one is certainly no exception. The colour is so pretty and the background created with it is as always so imaginative x
Really need to pull my finger out and get crafting. My candy machine bundle arrived today and that is another project on on my rather long to do list x
I wish you weren't so inspirational Sue. There just is not enough hours in the day to try and duplicate all the amazing works of art which we are so lucky to be shown every single day x
If you want to just forget all the red tape and send me this card Sue that's fine x
Much more civilised hour today. I didn't think Myra would be able to cope with such a huge shock 2 days in a row x
Donita - I have often lost my bedroom floor, my kitchen worktops and my table! Know exactly what you mean. My glasses often go missing - on my head!! x
Carmen - Laine would not be allowed in. Me - well they would beg me to stay. Would never try and steal Pams spot. She is one of a kind and our very special early bird x
P - big hugs and lots of love my friend x
Tracy and Pat - only one more sleep x
June - I admire your enthusiasm for getting your Christmas Cards done but think you're just a bit mad - but then I thought that before. Which little sweets did you get for your candy machine? x
Myra from Florida - fabulous news x
Elaine - hope you feel better and all goes well for Andrew tomorrow x
Cheryl - hope you had a lovely day with your mum x
Laine - I have better things to do than sit by the phone waiting for the phone to ring. Some of us do have a life and more than one friend you know! I'll tell you what it's like to be popular when we catch up on Friday x
Saba - sorry I couldn't oblige your rather twisted sense of humour by shocking Myra x
Need to get myself sorted for the arrival of 'the girls'. As I mentioned earlier - busy and popular - it's a hard life x
Sending lots of love and happy thoughts to everyone especially my besties x
Take care
Crafty hugs
Yvonne x
- 1 March 2017 at 19:39
Oh so pretty and do love the flowers......
- 1 March 2017 at 19:47
- Barbara said...
Lovely card Sue!
The flowers are very pretty, someone will be very lucky.
- 1 March 2017 at 19:49
- Yorks butterfly said...
Hi Sue what a fabulous card I am sure everyone here is hoping that they are the lucky winner of this card. Such a pretty Striplet.
- 1 March 2017 at 19:54
- Theresa said...
those sugared flowers are so lovely and that sky blue card looks ace, hugs xx
- 1 March 2017 at 20:27
- DeCor said...
Another beautiful card. Love the striplet die and the way you used it.
- 1 March 2017 at 20:31
- DeCor said...
Another beautiful card. Love the striplet die and the way you used it.
- 1 March 2017 at 20:31
- Sherry said...
gorgeous card! thanks for a chance to win it!
- 1 March 2017 at 21:33
- Tooth Fairy Jo said...
Hello Sue,
I just adore everything about this card, beautiful background embossing, gorgeous striplet, fabulous flower and a lovely colour. So glad you decided to give it its day. Good luck to everyone for the draw.
P in Wales sending you a big hug, I think you need one.
Tracey what ever medication you are on can I have some, I'd love to have dreams like that!
Myra from Florida that is wonderful news about Emily, bet the grandparents can't wait to give her a real hug.
Yvonne don't be a spoilsport come in early again and wake Myra up!
Donita you are the limit, when you find your craft room draw yourself a little map so you know just where it is next time!
Love and hugs for all
Saba xxx
- 1 March 2017 at 22:00
- Margaret corgi owner said...
Good evening Sue
Oh goodness this is a real gem so beautiful and so Sue Wilson too love it.
Pam as always a wonderful summary I too echo your sentiments thank you.
Margaret xxx
- 1 March 2017 at 22:07
Hello Sue What a beautiful card and the blue is as blue as the sky overhead in Lanzerote where I am spending my birthday. Enjoying the inspiration and will be crafting again as soon as I get home. Love Anne from Calne xxxx
- 1 March 2017 at 22:16
- Ann said...
Hi Sue
Beautiful delicate card so pretty.
Hugs to all
Annx without an "e"
- 1 March 2017 at 22:18
- Laura O said...
another beautiful card ,Laura O
- 1 March 2017 at 22:53
Very pretty card Sue, love how you wove the striplet to give it a very different look.
- 1 March 2017 at 23:32
Hi Sue,
Today's card giveaway is a stunning one. The Jacobean embossing folder is lovely. Love the glittery flowers, the sky blue background and elegant Lace Edged Leaves. Thank you sharing and for the inspiration.
The winner is going to be very happy on Saturday! Good luck all!
Pam – Thank you for your morning comment.
Elaine - Hugs and best wishes for you and Andrew!
June & Crewe Trish - ...You are ahead of everybody, I think. I love Christmas but I don't like winter. It is said that Canada has 4 seasons: almost winter, winter, still winter and construction. Meantime US has only 2 seasons: football season and waiting for the football season. This is North America! Whoever likes these seasons is welcome to move here!
'P' in Wales – Pets hold special places in our hearts. I am sorry for the loss of yours... Wherever you are ready please join us (PP/Laine and I).
Donita – I hope you won't get lost in your already lost craft room!!!
Myra from Florida – Wonderful news about little Emily! Hugs to both of you!
Lori from Canada – welcome back!
Laine – Woefully ill prepared?!You?Really? And you are so brave to admit it here, on this blog? Then I take my hat off to you... What's wrong with me? I'm becoming too soft ... On the other hand words are not enough to tell you how much I enjoyed to caught you off guard. You should see my happy dance!!!
2 only? Send me your wish list: t-shirt, socks, hat or a bow tie? Tall/short, blond/not too blond, thin/fat, hairy/bald? Will do.
Saba –There is always a reason to smile. It is said that each smile reduces stress and adds more years to one's life. Promise to add more years to your life if ... can I borrow 2 of your t-shirts? Are for our friend. Oh well, not exactly for Laine ...
PP/Yvonne – Hm. Did you actually tell Sue to send you this card, or did I misunderstand? I am so disappointed in you right now, young lady! Hope Laine won't read your post otherwise I will be in a big ... trouble.
Have a great Thursday ladies!
Still a newbie to Craft / Not longer the newest and the only across the pond Wilsonette
- 2 March 2017 at 04:15
Beautiful card, lovely flowers and shade of blue.
Elaine, thinking of Andrew and hoping all goes well on Thursday.
Take care everyone.
- 2 March 2017 at 04:21
Hi Sue and everyone
Beautiful card. X
Love Helen xxx
- 2 March 2017 at 06:50
- Mavis L said...
Hi Sue Love the giveaway card. The striplets look lovely and the poppies are
gorgeous, Mavis L x
- 2 March 2017 at 10:50
- Maria said...
Hi Sue and everyone.
Beautiful card and I love the shine on those poppies and it's
great to see what else we can do with the Striplets, love it.
many hugs ,Maria x
- 2 March 2017 at 11:26
- Dawn Holben said...
Wow Sue this is definately stunning, i love the detail from the layered striplets.
Absolutely beautiful.
- 2 March 2017 at 19:52
- Owlish said...
Hi sue I love ur card the colours are gorgeous u are a great inspiration to me
- 3 March 2017 at 11:01
- Pawprintx4 said...
Wonderful card and those poppies....
Stephanie K
- 3 March 2017 at 14:08


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Glamping: Rough it in style
By Liane Membis, Special to CNN • Published 29th September 2011
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Endless cans of insect repellent, swigging water out of a canteen and the underlying thought of grizzlies creeping up: They aren't the most delightful aspects of camping, but these dramatic elements make for what some would consider a true plunge into the wild.
But try bedazzling that image with a king-sized mattress, a steamy spa and catered eats under a fiery sunset and the natural camping experience is amped up with edge and luxury. This kind of camping is not an irreconcilable fairy tale; it's a lodging style that's literally gone global.
Glamorous camping, or what's become known as "glamping," emerged in Africa and the coastal areas of Thailand in the early 1990s with tourists' growing interest in safari camps. But the roots of luxurious camping go back a lot further; comfortably outfitted tents date back to at least the sultans of the Ottoman Empire.
Glamping has more recently become popular in the United States and Europe, with glamping sites popping up from Ohio to London.
It's a wilderness experience without all the extra work. Cooking by campfire, sleeping in dark cramped tents and not bathing are remedied issues in the glamping world, which provides vacationers with spacious designer-outfitted tents complete with soft sheets instead of sweaty sleeping bags.
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Making steamy s'mores over a campfire in these snazzy locations can carry a pretty hefty price, more than $1,000 a night in some uber-chic places.
While glampers won't get "roughing it" credentials from hard-core backpackers, there is an environmental benefit to this style of staying outdoors because sites are pre-set and maintained so there's no stirring up the environment with unpacking a tent or leaving waste near a campsite.
In the United States,
The Resort at Paws Up
in Greenough, Montana, invites campers to enjoy the wilderness around the Rocky Mountains in style. Travelers enjoy sweeping views of the ranch and the Montana countryside from the resort's 24 luxury tents, which are offered in one- or two-bedroom configurations, many with en suite bathrooms. Guests will have a camping butler and a chef who might create recipes from huckleberries picked from the mountain slopes or fresh Rocky Mountain trout.
Spa treatments are available in a cluster of white tents called Spa Town, and guests can participate in outdoor activities from horseback riding to hot-air ballooning. A tent stay at this hidden jewel starts at about $800 a night for two guests, including meals. The resort also rents luxury cabins.
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For a more modest and affordable experience in England, campers can try
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, a single round tent situated on the shores of a fishing lake near the Cotswolds village of Beckford. The circular accommodation has been fitted with a kitchen complete with a dishwasher, an intimate dining area, a shower and sink and a veranda overlooking the lake. Guests also have a private hot tub next to the yurt and may arrange use of the owner's rowboat and swimming pool.
The yurt also includes under-floor heating to protect against England's notoriously shifty weather. A full week's stay in the winter starts at about $360, with higher rates in the summer.
Another casual and more affordable glamping location lies in the heart of Andalucía, Spain, at
Casa de Laila
. This site is on a hillside overlooking the Guadalhorce Valley near Malaga. Five canvas bell tents with Moroccan accents are spread through an orange orchard. Breakfast and Wi-Fi are included and travelers have access to a pool and lounge, a basic outdoor kitchen and hot showers.
Spa treatments and bike rentals are available at an additional charge and a nearby village and the city of Malaga offer plenty of dining and sightseeing options. The cost is about $40 per person, per night, including a continental breakfast.
In Africa, numerous elaborate safari camps have expanded upon travelers' desires for comfortable exploration and adventure. Tanzania's
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A lounge, dining room, sun deck and open-air swimming pool overlook the rugged landscape in which gazelle, zebra and other African mammals roam. Hippo line the Grumeti River, which can be seen from the 360-degree decks that line the lounge spaces. Rates start at $730 per person, per night, including game drives twice a day and all meals and drinks.
Other far-flung corners of the world offer the glamping experience, too.
For an adventure Down Under,
Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef
in Western Australia gives glampers a taste of the beach with nine tents set up in the white sand dunes of Cape Range National Park. At this ecologically savvy glamping site each Sal Salis accommodation is solar-powered and water usage is carefully managed to lower each visitor's environmental footprint.
Kangaroo and wallaroo take the place of raccoon and bear in this luxurious location, and vacationers may hear the sound of a humpback whale breaching beyond the reef. In addition to comfortable beds and en suite bathrooms, there's chef-prepared Australian cuisine and water sports and excursions galore. The cost is about $720 per person, per night for double occupancy.
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It seems that Microsoft has lost a lawsuit over their custom xml implementation for Office Open XML. This was about the worst news I could get just before the holidays since I have been working on creating solutions around just that feature. To me it is the most flexible part of the OOXML standard and crosses all types of Office documents. I can only hope that they settle this dispute so we can get back to moving forward document generation processes.
I am starting to write a new blog with my co-worker Andy Schwantes on open document standards and development. I will be cross-posting much of the content here. Check it out.
In an effort to better serve the Chicago architecture community here is a preview of upcoming topics.
January – Dependency Injection and Inversion of Control Containers
February – Amazon Cloud Service
March – Data Integration Architecture
Document Generation Architecture
Shared strings are the way that Excel reduced redundant data in a worksheet. They are also important if you are working with charts in Word documents or PowerPoint slide decks. Instead of inserting string constants into a cell you give it the index of the string from the SharedStringTable and mark the cell as having a shared string reference.
So what does it take to work with the SharedStringTable
The first thing you need to do is retrieve the existing shared string table. This is a fairly simple operation as is demonstrated below.
SharedStringTablePart sharedStrings = tempSpreadsheet.WorkbookPart.GetPartsOfType<SharedStringTablePart>().First();
Another operation that you will want to do is finding strings within the table since the entire purpose of using it is to eliminate redundancy. I handled this by creating a simple method after converting the SharedStringItems of the table into a List<T>.
private static int GetIndexOfSharedString(List<spreadsheet.SharedStringItem> items, string text){ int result = -1; for (int index = 0; index < items.Count(); index++) { if (items[index].Descendants<spreadsheet.Text>().First().Text.Trim() == text.Trim()) { return index; } } return result;}
Lastly you will want to add new strings to the table. This is fairly straight forward, but note the last three lines. If you don't update the counts you will find your new items never save.
sharedItem = new spreadsheet.SharedStringItem();sharedStrings.SharedStringTable.AppendChild<spreadsheet.SharedStringItem>(sharedItem);sharedStrings.SharedStringTable.Count++;sharedStrings.SharedStringTable.UniqueCount++;sharedStrings.SharedStringTable.Save();
That is really all there is to it.
(Note: for those who have complained about the code formatting I hope this is better)
The Chicago Architects Group will be holding its next meeting on January 19th. Please come and join us and get involved in our architect community.
Presenter: Tim Murphy Topic: Dependency Injection and Inversion of Control Containers Location: Illinois Technology Association 200 S. Wacker Dr., Suite 1500 Room A Chicago, IL 60606 Time: 5:30 - Doors open at 5:00
On December 7th I presented at the nPlus1.org ArcSummit. My talk was on Dependency Injection and Inversion of Control containers. Thank you to all those who attended.
When we were done Chris Woodruff and I were asked to record an episode of The Thirsty Developer. It was a great experience seeing how these shows are put together and being able to just sit down and talk with Dave Bost, Clark Sell and Chris Woodruff. I'll post again when the episode comes out.
The slides for the presentation are available here.
The code is available here.
Tim is a Solutions Architect for PSC Group, LLC. He has been an IT consultant since 1999 specializing in Microsoft technologies. Along with running the Chicago Information Technology Architects Group and speaking on Microsoft and architecture topics he was also contributing author on "The Definitive Guide to the Microsoft Enterprise Library".


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Top US stocks for 2013… and beyond
Much has been written about the declining status of the US economy in the face of a rising China (and to a lesser extent much of the developing world, including China's fellow 'BRIC' countries of Brazil, Russia and India).
It's all true – well, most of it – when other countries are growing more quickly that you are, your relative importance starts to wane. Of course, the headline is never the full story.
Ignore the US at your peril
The US economy is still the bellwether, largely because it remains the largest consumer market on earth. While others are growing more quickly, the sheer size of the US means it continues to carry weight. After all, while China may be demanding ever more of our iron ore (and much of that iron is being made into Chinese infrastructure) it is still the American (and to a lesser extent, European) consumer that keeps China's factories humming.
Of course, the US domestic economy is one part of the story, but for investors, the United States is home to the largest equity market in the world, split between the New York Stock Exchange and the tech-heavy Nasdaq .
What makes that market important is not just that it allows investors to access the US domestic economy, but that a vast proportion of the sales and profits reported by companies listed in the US are now coming from overseas. The NYSE and Nasdaq might be American markets, but they are increasingly the home of the world's biggest and best companies.
Invest globally in just one market
Impressively, the latest data available from Standard & Poors suggests that 46% of sales made by companies in the S&P500 index were outside the US.
The Australian market is completely dominated by a handful of companies and even fewer industries. Indeed, the performance of the ASX 200 is essentially dictated by our major banks, the two large miners (BHP Billiton (ASX: BHP) and Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO)) and Telstra (ASX: TLS). Throw in our supermarket giants and NewsCorp (ASX: NWS) and there's not much room left for everyone else.
A wonderful collection of businesses
By contrast, the US bourses are home to industrial giants including General Electric (NYSE: GE), the two large US auto-makers, Oil behemoth Exxon Mobil (NYSE: XOM) and technology powerhouses Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL), Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT), Google (Nasdaq: GOOG) and Amazon.com (Nasdaq: AMZN). Throw in ubiquitous consumer brands Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO), Nike (NYSE: NKE), American Express (NYSE: AXP), McDonalds (NYSE: MCD) and Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) and you've almost covered the waterfront.
One of the most frequent arguments you'll hear from some commentators for overseas investing is that with only 2% of the world's stockmarket value here in Australia, there's 98% that Australian investors aren't participating in. That's true, and it is a shame that Australian investors don't look further afield – especially given the similar regulatory regime in the US, and the familiarity we have with US-listed companies.
The biggest and best
There's a simpler, more direct reason to invest in the US, though – many of the companies there are quite simply the best in the world in their category, and offer growth potential unmatched by a large swathe of the ASX-listed cohort… and at attractive prices.
To ignore those companies simply because they don't appear on a local broker's website is a shame – and can be an expensive oversight, especially when most investors don't invest overseas simply due to a lack of awareness and understanding.
Here's a quartet of companies all Australian investors should at least consider.
Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL)
Steve Jobs' baby <has taken something of a hammering> (https://www.fool.com.au/2013/01/investing/has-the-shine-come-off-apple/) in terms of share price since the US$700 levels of only a few months ago, but the company turned in another stellar quarter, selling almost 30% more iPhones and 50% more iPads than the previous year.
It may be facing some tough competition from Samsung and competitive hopefuls Microsoft and Blackberry-maker Research in Motion (Nasdaq: RIMM), but the company's shares are cheap at these prices and it's a brave person who'd bet against the power of the Apple brand.
Amazon.com (Nasdaq: AMZN)
The company that has almost single-handedly revolutionised retail has gone from a small online bookstore with high hopes to a market-leading and fast growing megastore offering everything from books to jewellery, home furnishings and digital media like apps, games, movies and, yes, books.
Amazon is still only a very small proportion of retail sales in the US, UK and Germany where it has an official presence, and is only scratching the surface in countries like Australia. The inherent benefits of online retail, and its immense scale will make Amazon very hard for others to match – or catch.
Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A, BRK-B)
The company run by the world's most successful investor, Warren Buffett is a conglomerate of insurance companies, consumer brands and partial stakes in listed businesses like Coca-Cola and American Express.
Berkshire has a tremendous multi-decade track record of growth behind it, some wonderful businesses inside it, and at current prices, you're getting Buffett's brilliance for free. He won't be running the shop forever, but with a board-authorised buyback program putting an effective floor under the price, the odds are keenly in favour of today's buyer.
eBay (Nasdaq: EBAY)
Many of us will have bought something from eBay at some stage over the past decade. If your last purchase was years ago, it will likely have been a second hand item you bought through an eBay auction, but the business has branched out significantly since then.
Now more an online marketplace for small retailers (and single-person businesses) to quickly and easily sell new products, eBay sells a broad variety of items across many, many categories (I recently replaced some broken headphones by looking for the brand I wanted on eBay and had them in two days. The jewel in the crown isn't eBay's marketplace, though, but its own payment system, PayPal, which can be found on websites right across the internet.
Foolish takeaway
In this rapidly globalising world, there are few better opportunities afforded by the internet than to invest in some of the best companies, no matter upon which exchanges they are listed.
You can get cheap brokerage rates (cheaper than trading in Australia if you look around) and can take a stake in some of the most wonderful and promising companies in the world. When you put it that way, we hope you'll agree it's an opportunity too good to pass up.
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