![]() Thread the needle with a long length of your chosen yarn. It is better to use a slightly blunt-nosed needle as a sharp needle can split stitches in the knitted fabric and make the whole process a bit more difficult. You will find it easier to work duplicate stitch neatly if your piece of knitting that lies flat so if you're unsure then best block first. To block or not to block: It's entirely up to you. For instance in this little heart below I've added half a stitch at either end of the top row in order to smooth the curve of the top of the heart. Using duplicate stitch allows you to cheat a little by duplicate stitching just half a stitch.It is not recommended to use a yarn that is thinner (or substantially thicker) than the yarn used for the knitting. For instance you could use a fluffy yarn to work an animal design. Using different yarn types: When using duplicate stitch you can mix different yarn types which might cause problems with tension if used during intarsia knitting.If you've knitted in intarsia the whole thing would have to be unpicked. You can also unpick to any point if you realise you've made a mistake – just gently undo half a stitch at a time without pulling too hard so as not to pucker the earlier stitches. ![]() Unpicking: With duplicate stitch it's easy to unpick the design completely if you don't like it any more and your knitted piece is still intact once you remove the design.Using lots of colours: When you knit intarsia using any more than 3 colours it becomes very complicated (and tangled) but working a design in duplicate stitch means that you can incorporate many more colours.It works well for any design that would normally use intarsia and there are some advantages that duplicate stitch has over intarsia: It's a stitch I use a lot especially on the front of bunny jumpers and some of the more complex dress designs. With the help of tweezers or a special pen, small stones are placed on a self-adhesive canvas according to the template.Duplicate stitch (also known as Swiss darning) is a useful technique for adding a surface design onto an already knitted piece. After heating them with the iron, the beads merge into a unique work of art. Fuse beadsįuse beads are small beads that can be placed on a pegboard to create interesting patterns. ![]() The result is reminiscent of the graphics of the first computer games. Pixel Art is the art of showing pictures using squares. Pixel-Stitch can also be used for many other use cases: Pixel Art Project like informations to the different color numbers and the legend of the embroidery pattern. In the PDF you will find all the infos to get started with your In no time the pattern in PDF format will be provided to you so you can easily download and print it. Just upload your favorite picture, determine the number of stitches as well as the number of embroidery colors and let pixel stitch do the work for you. These problems belong to the past, because pixel stitch will assume these steps for you. Map the colors in the image in order to find the corresponding embroidery threads.Īnd after that telling the printer that you want him to print out a handy, well-recognizable pattern. With a few clicks in your image editing programm you can easily pixelate images but you quickly come to your limit. The site supports at least the browser versions "Firefox 22", "Internet Explorer 10" und "Google Chrome 28".ĭid you ever had a picture or photo in your hand and thought: it would be nice if I could transfer this into a cross stitch embroidery pattern. ![]() Pixel-stitch uses the latest capabilities of HTML5, so an update of your browser is necessary. ![]() Your browser is to old in order to use pixel-stitch correctly. ![]()
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![]() The United Powers League was founded on November 22, 2229. New Power Structure: The United Powers League Finally all power structures succumber and in the need of order a new power arose. ![]() Civil unrest was rampant all across the world. Acts of terrorism and violence erupted between the corporate sector and humanist factions, resulting in forced police actions across the earth. International economic systems collapsed and shut down as tensions grew. ![]() Added to a lack of natural resources and a wave of genetical experimentation, popular sentiment held that a catastrophe was inevitable. The Humanists, they strongly opposed the multitudes of people buying cybernetic implants or slight physical mutations ranging from heightened senses to advanced telepathy.Īs centuries and technology advanced humans saw a huge increase in population while still not habitating new planets, by the year 2301 Earth's population was estimates at 23 billion. In response to private corporations who profited from genetic experimentation and human modification a new powerful faction arose. Third world nations challenged the military and economy might of the worlds superpowers, destabilizing and destroying the current international power structure. Following the erradication of Communism from the easter countries. Twenty century was a good time for human science and culture development, then in the Twenty first century tensions rapidly grew as even poor nations had access to powerful technology including Nuclear weapons. Terrans as we know them in Starcraft separated slightly from human race later in history.Įarly History: The Decline of Western Civilization We, IRL humans, are ancestors to Terrans, we evolved over million of years on Earth, slowly advancing ourselves through trial and error. Emil Narud's failed cycle aseveration must be taken simply as an insult to the human race. ![]() While it's true that the "Great Teachers" -as Protoss call them- are the ones to seed life in every universe, and therefore indirectly create humans, it's false that this race had a direct intervention in human evolution. Terran Storyline insights and how Terrans originated: Natural selection or Xel'Naga failed experiment?Įmil Narud, a Xel'Naga, aseverates that terrans are product of a failed cycle, which implies the human race was originally created by the Xel'Naga in the same way Protoss and Zerg were. Let's review Starcraft Terran Origin in greater depth, with theories about both the game's storyline and Blizzard possible future or past titles. ![]() ![]() ![]() Blending Capacityīlending capacity depends on the model in question. However, if you need top-class power and don't mind paying extra for it, Blendtec is the better option. ![]() That said, some Blendtec models can reach well over $500, putting them in the same class as Vitamix blenders (Want to learn more about Ninja vs Vitamix blenders? Click here)īottom line? If you're looking for something more budget-friendly, then Ninja is the way to go. For example, an entry-level Ninja blender can be purchased for under $120 whereas most entry-level Blendtec models cost over $350. While the average Blendtec blender contains a stronger motor and a better warranty, they are considerably more expensive than Ninja brand blenders. Moreover, no product registration is required to use the warranty. Interestingly, when you purchase a blending pitcher from Blendtec, the pitcher is covered by a 3 year warranty. That said, Ninja does have several extended warranties available which can be purchased for relatively cheap. ![]() ![]() While Ninja offers just a one year manufactures warranty on most models, Blendtec offers a two year warranty on classic blenders, a eight year warranty on design blenders, and a 10 year warranty on their luxury model – the Pro 800. On the warranty front, Blendtec is the clear winner. If a high performance blender is really important to you, and you plan on regularly blending tough ingredients like nuts, root vegetables, or raw dough, the Blendtec Classic 575 Blender comes with a 3.0 HP motor – which is stronger than anything offered by Ninja.įor something even more heavy duty, the Blendtec Professional Grade 800 Blender can reach up to 3.8 HP, meaning it will blend pretty much anything you put in it. While both brands outfit their blenders with powerful motors, Blendtec certainly comes out on top in this category.įor example, while most mid-level Ninja blenders come with a 1000 – 15000 watt motor (2 HP), most mid-level Blendtec models are equipped with a 1560 – 1600 watt motor. The main differences between Ninja and Blentec Blenders include: Motor PowerĪlong with smoother and creamier results, a powerful motor means you can blend more volume at once and perform tougher tasks like kneading dough or making nut butter. What Are the Main Differences Between Ninja vs Blendtec Blenders? How did we come to this conclusion? Over the past few weeks, our team of kitchen experts have put different Blentec and Ninja blenders to the test, seeing how they perform certain tasks and how they compare to one another.įor a complete overview of our findings and some blender recommendations, continue reading below. While both companies make excellent blenders, we found Blendtec produces the superior product – especially the Blendtec Total Classic. Spatula, nut milk bag, 100+ page recipe book + product manualġ.8L Glass Pitcher with Built in 800W Heating Element & High Speed BladeĢ Litre Total Crushing Pitcher with lid and stacked blade assembly.ħ00ml Single serve cup with spout lid and Pro-Extractor Blade Assembly.ġ.8 Litre Precision Processor with lid, Chopping Blae Assembly and Dough Blade Assembly.Īuto-Spiralizer with Spaghetti and Fettuccine Blade Discs and cleaning brush.Ninja vs Blendtec – who makes the better blenders? Heavy duty tamper tool for improved processing and mixing (bpa free), Six preset functions (Timer: 20 sec, 35 sec, 45 sec and Speed Level: Slow, Medium, Fast) + Pulse button ![]() ![]() ![]() On November 7th, 2020, Redditor Odd-Ad-8224 claimed to have found the identity of the cat in the /r/Bingus. Sharing its origin and often used together with Heart Locket GIF, the catchphrase gained popularity through memes and fan-art created by stans of Dream SMP members and k-pop bands.At an unknown point, a video surfaced of a person stretching and scrunching the skin of a male Sphynx cat. My Beloved is a catchphrase that is used in conjunction with a name in a person of a character, usually as a caption or title for memes about them. Photographs and videos of the content being displayed on Times Square gained viral spread for example, a tweet by received over 11,400 retweets and 90,300 likes in one day (shown below, right). On June 20th, YouTuber Landon's agency ARKH bought digital billboard space on Times Square to display content promoting Minecraft streamer Ranboo, particularly the Ranboo My Beloved heart locket GIF that in the previous months grew to become a local meme within the streamer's community. The format regained popularity in early June 2021 after the gimmick Twitter account posted several viral versions, including a June 3rd post that gained over 1.5 million views, 30,100 retweets and 188,200 likes (shown below, left). The exchange (shown below) received over 189,800 likes and reblogs on Tumblr in five months, with its screenshot gaining over 26,500 retweets and 146,600 likes on Twitter. On February 22nd, Tumblr user johnnyjoestarrelatable posted a meme in which they inquired about the method for making the GIFs, with hellobendykitty linking the site and johnnyjoestarrelatable replying with a meme made in the generator. On February 19th, Tumblr user leidensygdom posted a Get Stick Bugged Lol meme that received over 53,000 likes and reblogs in five months. For example, a Gangster Spongebob meme posted on January 30th gained over 10,000 retweets and 69,000 likes in five months (shown below, right). In late January and early February 2021, the account posted multiple user-submitted memes, with a number of posts gaining over 10,000 likes. ![]() On January 29th, 2021, the account made its first viral post, an ironic Among Us meme that received over 1,000 retweets and 8,500 likes in five months (shown below, center). On January 28th, 2021, gimmick Twitter account every image in the heart locket was launched, posting memes created using the generator (first posted meme shown below, left). On December 28th, 2020, MakeSweet tweeted about a sudden an influx of users, also posting about discovering the viral popularity of the Bingus version of the meme (shown below, right). On December 24th, Tenor user akechikun posted the earliest found derivative meme that used the generator, a tribute to YouTuber and Dream SMP member Ranboo (shown below, left). More edits and redraws of the original Bingus meme were posted (shown below, center and right), with the awareness of the generator failing to spread until late December 2020. On October 19th, Tumblr user pompadorbz posted the earliest known derivative media within the format, a fan art of the Danganronpa character Kiyotaka Ishimaru that received over 1,900 likes and reblogs in nine months (shown below, left). In the following weeks, the GIF received viral spread through multiple reposts. The GIF spawned both Heart Locket GIF and My Beloved memes. On October 11th, Tenor user Desphanitom uploaded the GIF. ![]() The generator did not see use in memes prior to early October 2020, when a version of the GIF with a photograph of Bingus and text "bingus my beloved" became viral in now-defunct Binguscord Discord server (shown below). In March 2008, MakeSweet added a version of the animation in higher resolution. The list of available GIFs included a 3D GIF of a red heart-shaped locket that opened to reveal its contents (shown below). On February 2008, personal blog MakeSweet by developer Paul "paulfitz" Fitzpatrick added a tool for making simple custom animations, with images submitted by users being placed onto a variety of animated objects. ![]() ![]() You can find good information on the net about how to remove the quill, so I will focus on steps two and three.īefore moving on, as cast iron is prone to cracking, and you may wonder if there is a danger of cracking the housing when you apply pressure to the slit via the adjustment bolt. The key points here are cutting the slit and adding the adjustment bolt. Put it all back together and happily move on with your life!.Make two holes in the housing for an adjustment bolt to be added in order to be able to apply and keep a bit of pressure on the bore.The cut allows the bore to “close” around the quill under pressure, taking up the excess play. Cut a slit in the housing parallel to the axis of the quill.Remove the quill from the machine, along with other parts that may be in the way of the cut.You modify your press to add a quill play adjustment (if you have one already, and you did not know what it is for, skip to the end of this article for information about the adjustment procedure). Such a machine however is usually out of reach for the shallow pockets of most hobbyists. It will last a lifetime when properly cared for. If you have a professional drill press, you most likely will not be reading this anyway, as your quill will be precision-grounded, bearing a hard chrome finishing, and travelling in bronze bushes mounted in the cast iron bore. Actually, the fix I did on my “cheap” machine is a standard adjustment on many American and European quality drill presses, especially vintage machines! If you wonder why today so many presses do not have this adjustment anymore as a standard feature, other than for saving a few bucks in the production process, I do as well. In better drill presses, the steel quill travelling in the cast iron bore wears the bore out with time, and this is normal. These drill presses often come with a good amount of quill play straight out of the box, and for free. In cheaper drill presses, the bore is often not machined precisely enough. So why does quill play develop? In most presses, the quill is supported by and travels in a bore in the cast iron machine housing. On the other hand you may be one of the lucky ones, and have a nice quality vintage drill press, but one that has seen lots of use throughout the years, and developed some amount of quill play. Maybe made cheaply, for sure not sold cheaply, as it is a rebranded Taiwanese mid-size drill press that sells for about 600$! Not exactly a 99$ deal, and here I am telling the story. ![]() No criticism implied here, I did as well, and I would not exactly call mine cheap. Most likely, because you bought a cheap drill press machined to low standards, most likely from over the pond. Causes of axial play may include worn, improperly adjusted, or low quality spindle bearings, but that is another story and another fix (new spindle bearings installation is described here). Axial play manifests itself under drilling pressure and often causes vibration in the whole machine. Should you have substantially more play than this, I do not recommend trying to fix it by this method anyway.Ī different kind of quill play problem is axial play, which is unwanted movement of the quill in the vertical direction, i.e. My drill press had about 40 thousands play (1mm), and this definitively needed fixing. ![]() How much quill play is too much? Hard to say in general, as it depends among other factors on the precision of the machine construction – so maybe a better question is how much quill play can you afford, and if your holes turn up consistently in some unwanted place, then you know you have too much of the goody. I am sure I do not need to state this, but your machine is not turned on during this operation. ![]() Measure this in different places around the quill circumference, and that will give you an overall idea. If you have a dial indicator you can easily measure radial quill play by reading on the dial indicator how much the quill gives, or better moves radially, when you apply pressure with your thumb. Try this again with the quill fully extended to find out what the worst-case scenario may be. If you can feel the quill move in the housing, you have too much play in your quill. You can test your drill press for radial quill play by lowering the quill, say to half its maximum extension, fix it in place, and pushing with your thumb on the quill side. Radial quill play is unwanted lateral movement of the quill. With time, many drill presses develop radial quill play, which can be a major source of frustration when you waste hours of work and ruin an otherwise carefully crafted workpiece. ![]() ![]() ![]() Make your own Stationary Products and Greeting Cards
![]() ![]() Since formal guidance from ACOG is forthcoming, the revised schedule is not yet the norm. That’s because ACOG and the University of Michigan convened an independent panel of maternal care experts in 2021 to review the current prenatal visit schedule-and that panel recommended eight to 10 prenatal visits for pregnancies without chronic medical conditions. Or your doctor might schedule fewer prenatal visits. Your physician or midwife may ask you to come in for prenatal check-ups more often if you have a high-risk pregnancy or if you are at a so-called “ advanced maternal age.” Weeks 36 to 41 of pregnancy: One prenatal visit every week (once a week) Weeks 28 to 36 of pregnancy: One prenatal visit every 2 weeks (twice a month) Weeks 4 to 28 of pregnancy: One prenatal visit every 4 weeks (once a month) Since 1930, 12 to 14 in-person prenatal visits have been the go-to recommendation for healthy pregnancies in America, which shakes out to: To find out when you need to start your prenatal visits-how often you should go and what to expect at each prenatal visit-keep reading. ![]() But that doesn’t mean your OB/GYN or midwife will want to see you right away. After all, The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends you reach out to your healthcare provider to set up a prenatal appointment as soon as you think you may be pregnant. Your home pregnancy test let you know loud and clear: You’re expecting a baby! Congrats! And while you may be itching to shout your big news from the rooftops, for many parents-to-be, the first call they make is not to their parents or their best friends…but to their doctor. ![]() ![]() ![]() Stellaris is a real-time grand strategy game set in space, beginning in the year 2200. Military conflict and diplomatic dealings are always available to you, but so is the power struggle that plays out in the Galactic Council as rival empires exert their legislative influence to cast votes in favor of new titles and resolutions that empower their faction or advance their immediate strategic objectives.Your destiny is in your hands as you craft your own emergent narrative in pursuit of galactic glory and domination. Redefine the course of galactic lore with every play-through as you inhabit well-established Stellaris factions and leaders.Craft a Unique Story within the Stellaris Universe.Stellaris Nexus offers limitless opportunities for bluffing, subterfuge, double-crossing, back-stabbing, petty revenge and all other forms of diplomatic intrigue, sure to transform your best friends into your worst enemies.Negotiate and form diplomatic alliances with other empires to avoid direct confrontation or sabotage their agenda using covert espionage plots… and blame it on another player.Choose a unique faction and leader and play with up to 5 friends in turn-based multiplayer, or brave the Nexus online against strangers through skill-based matchmaking.Research new technologies, confront the scientific enigmas of deep space and subdue the threats of other spacefaring races to forge a powerful interstellar empire and be crowned the undisputed emperor of the galaxy… all in the time it takes to finish your laundry.Construct a vast military star fleet and develop your diplomatic cunning to exploit the opportunities available to you to grow your empire and exert your dominance in the new galactic order. ![]() From the haven of your Homeworld, rapidly expand your reach across the galaxy to explore and occupy new star systems and take control of the galactic throneworld, NEXUS.Players can group up with up to five of their friends or use skill-based matchmaking online to form alliances, wage wars, double cross, and compete for the galactic throne. Exploration, construction, diplomacy, espionage, trade, research and cultural influence are all at players' fingertips as they compete with their friends for galactic domination. Stellaris Nexus is packed with the strategic decision-making and grand space battles iconic to the franchise. Players can take control of planets using military might or peaceful diplomatic annexation, constructing buildings to provide resources for their continued expansion. Each turn, players influence the galaxy through Edicts with the goal of having their empire's ruler ascend the throne. In the aftermath of the fall of the ruling Tzynn Empire, the seat of all galactic power known as NEXUS is left empty. The game can be wishlisted on Steam here: A free demo of Stellaris Nexus will appear in the Steam Next Fest starting on June 19, and will launch in Early Access this year. Designed to be completed in about 60 minutes, Stellaris Nexus allows players to explore the universe, forge alliances, or conquer the galaxy with their friends. STOCKHOLM - June 8, 2023 - Paradox Interactive, in collaboration with developer Whatboy Games, today revealed Stellaris Nexus, a turn-based 4X social strategy game in the Stellaris universe under the Paradox Arc publishing initiative. Stellaris Nexus brings the full grand strategy experience with faster-paced, turn-based, gameplay designed to be completed in under 60 minutes, launching this fall ![]() ![]() ![]() "Capitol Hill Night Club Now Offering Oddball Burgers". "The Rebirth of the Funhouse and Return of Chop Suey | Seattle Concerts". Official Website Venue Address: 1325 E Madison St Seattle, WA 98122. Chop Suey, Seattle, 1325 E Madison St., 98122, WA, US + Google Calendar. Like most North American cities these days, many of Seattles most exciting Xian noodle spots and curative Yunnan soup purveyors sit in the suburbs, but the traditional home of Chinese food. Police tell us there have been no arrests while Chop Suey’s ownership has spoken out on Wednesday night’s gun violence. 9:00pm - 2am 21+ 5 before 10pm or 10 after. ![]() "New Chop Suey Owners Face Pressure to Change Venue Name". Seattle Police continue to investigate last week’s gunfire at Capitol Hill music venue Chop Suey in which two people were shot. Apr 14th Vancouver BC - The Media Club (19+) w/ The River and The Road. Canned bean sprouts, canned chop suey vegetables, canned chow mein noodles, etc. "Man charged in slaying of hip-hop artist at Chop Suey". July 30th Seattle WA - Chop Suey (21+) w/ Stacey Unck, Adventure Galley. Class 21, Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company. ![]()
![]() ![]() Dingba also stayed with Ruskin and Delgado, and now works for a nonprofit. Togodgue's older brother Samuel Dingba came to the US on a basketball scholarship in 2010, inspiring his younger sibling to do the same. He was further riled by the knowledge that Togodgue's father had worked stacking supermarket shelves six days a week in Cameroon to provide for his family, with his two sons sharing a bed. O'Connell - whose son Matthew is best friends with Togodgue - was angered by Johns' behavior. ![]() ![]() Togodgue had never heard of Johns, and accepted the painter's offer to come and see the artwork - named Slice - at his studio, situated on his 170 acre estate, in May.īut trouble flared when word of Togodgue's inspirational artwork spread to family friend Brendan O'Connell, a successful artist known for painting oil scenes of Walmart store interiors. ![]() 'But I was not certain that my idea would ever materialize.' Johns, whose letter gave no indication as to his superstar status, concluded: 'I would like you to be pleased with the idea and I hope that you will visit my studio to see what I have made.' It said: 'I am an artist who lives here in Sharon.' Johns continued that he thought the image drawn by the teenager 'might be useful' then added: 'I should have asked you then if you would mind my using it. He gave his orthopedic surgeon the original drawing as a gift after being treated for a torn ligament in 2017, with the same image captivating Johns two years later Togodgue stands next to Johns' work at the Whitney in New York. The teenager, whose native language is French, asked Delgado to read the letter aloud for him. In April this year, Johns wrote to Togodgue to tell him what he'd done. That artwork so captivated Johns, whose works sell for up to $110m, that he copied it to include in one of his latest paintings, called Slice, complete with Togodgue's signature at the bottom right corner. He gave it to Dr Clark after being treated by him when he tore a ligament in his knee while playing soccer in 2017, shortly after he moved to the US, with the medic so touched by the gesture that he pinned it to his clinic wall. The sketch by Togodgue - who is being hosted by couple Rita Delgado and Jeff Ruskin while at school in the US - shows a cross-section of a knee. Johns, 91, spotted Jéan-Marc Togodgue's drawing during a 2019 visit to an orthopedic surgeon called Alexander M Clark Jr in Sharon, Connecticut, close to where both he and the teenager live. Published: 00:51 BST, 30 September 2021 | Updated: 12:31 BST, 30 September 2021Ĭelebrated painter Jasper Johns has reached a settlement with a 17 year-old African student after incorporating a sketch the teen drew into one of his pieces without his knowledge. The piece, completed earlier this year and titled 'Slice,' was recently unveiled at the Whitney Museum in New York City.A legal battle ensued, and an agreement was reached between lawyers for both Johns and Togodgue out of court.The accomplished painter, whose works sell for up to $110m dollars did not notify the teen that he was using his drawing until two years later.Johns and Togodgue share the same orthopedist, and the artist saw the work hanging the doctor's office, and decided to copy it.Togodgue, a basketball standout who hails from Cameroon and hopes to get a college scholarship, gave the sketch to his orthopedist in 2017 as a gift.The simple sketch, depicting the anatomy of an injured human knee, left the painter - whose works regularly fetch tens of millions of dollars - captivated.Multimillionaire artist Johns came across 17-year-old Jéan-Marc Togodgue's sketch in 2019, and decided - without teen's knowledge - to use it in one of works.Artist Jasper Johns, 91, reaches settlement with African student whose sketch of injured KNEE he copied without permission in his latest Whitney show artwork ![]() |