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Mike Wade of Fielding Hills Winery recalls a formative wine experience at Chieftain Restaurant in Wenatchee, Washington. An avid beer drinker at the time, Wade decided one night to try a glass of “house Burgundy” along with his prime rib. As fate would have it, there were no French inspectors in town otherwise this story might never have been written. Instead, Wade became hooked on wine.

After traveling to Napa Valley in the mid-nineties followed by trips to the Yakima and Walla Walla valleys in 1997 and 1998, Wade became increasingly interested in growing grapes and making wine. As part owner of Columbia Fruit Packers, an apple and cherry packing business, he saw similarities between growing apples, cherries, and grapes. As he looked more into growing grapes and making wine he kept asking himself the same question - “Could I do this?” After seeing a seeing a small-scale wine operation in Walla Walla, he decided that the answer was yes.

To get started, Wade spent time in 1997 and 1998 making wine in carboys like many a budding winemaker does. He says, “I did learn from that experience, although the results were not drinkable.” He was, however, not dissuaded.

In the spring of 1998 Wade planted a twenty-four acre vineyard in Mattawa, Washington. The site was not far from Chateau Ste. Michelle’s Indian Wells Vineyard, so Wade had reason to believe grapes would grow well there. He also planted grapes near his home in East Wenatchee. He quickly abandoned this project however when the results did not meet the quality he was looking for. The site in Mattawa, however, would succeed beyond all expectations.

In 1999 Wade’s learning curve greatly accelerated when he met Gordy Venneri of Walla Walla Vintners and Charlie Hoppes, then winemaker at Three Rivers Winery. Wade peppered each with questions about winemaking. He started writing his own step-by-step guide to document the process. Wade says he spent, “many nights at the winery writing, reading and analyzing what was happening in front of my very eyes and then calling Charlie or Gordon and asking questions.” By 2000, he was ready.

The first crop at Wade’s Riverbend Vineyard, named after the bend in the Columbia River near Priest Rapids Dam, was in 2000. Fielding Hills Winery was bonded that same year. In naming the winery, Wade says, “My grandfather's name was Isham Fielding Wade, and as you look at the hills surrounding the winery, the name seemed to fit.” The winery is located in East Wenatchee in a converted orchard shop. Wade describes the building as “Not pretty but very functional.” Wade made four hundred cases of wine in 2000. The winery has since grown to about 1,400 cases annually.

The Fielding Hills wines have met with critical success since the beginning. While the winery has no tasting room and self-distributes its wines, the wine club is full, and the wines sell out briskly. It is no wonder. Each of the Fielding Hills wines is marked by rich, layered fruit accented by sweet spices. They stand among the best being produced in Washington. In terms of style, Wade favors a minimalist approach saying his goal is to “set everything up from root stock to oak to be the best and then let the magic unfold.”

In addition to running the winery, Wade and his wife Karen keep more than busy raising a family and working in the apple and cherry business. At this writing, the Wades were in the middle of a fifty-five day cherry harvest. While some might find an almost continual harvest cycle daunting, for the Wades, it is simply a part of life. Describing her role in the winery Karen Wade says, “As in most small businesses, I am everything that needs to be done.” Of her husband, she says, “He has a deep love for the soil of Eastern Washington. He sees apples and cherries growing, picked, packaged and shipped. He is very excited to see his grapes actually in a glass being consumed.” With Fielding Hills now entering its tenth year, there is much to be excited about.

Fielding Hills Merlot Riverbend Vineyard Wahluke Slope 2007 $36

Rating: * (Excellent) An aromatic nose with herbal notes, mint, cranberries, and high-toned cherries accented by sweet oak spices. On the palate, a big dollop of red fruit along with herbal notes. A luscious, fruit-filled wine. 93% Merlot, 5% Syrah, and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon. Riverbend Vineyard, Wahluke Slope. Aged 19 months in a combination of American and French oak barrels (72% new). 15.1% alcohol. 172 cases produced.

Fielding Hills Cabernet Franc Riverbend Vineyard Wahluke Slope 2007 $30

Rating: * (Excellent) A lightly aromatic nose with pepper, cherry, chocolate, and sweet oak spices. The palate is plush with cherry fruit along with soft tannins and pleasing acidity. A beautifully balanced wine. 88% Cabernet Franc, 6% Syrah, 4% Merlot, and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon. Riverbend Vineyard, Wahluke Slope. Aged 19 months in a combination of American and French oak barrels (72% new). 15.5% alcohol. 134 cases produced.

Fielding Hills Cabernet Sauvignon Riverbend Vineyard Wahluke Slope 2007 $38

Rating: * (Excellent) Nose is marked by bright cherry aromas, mint, licorice, and chocolate accented by sweet oak spices. Packed tight with beautifully rich fruit on the palate. 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Syrah, 3% Merlot, and 1% Cabernet Franc. Riverbend Vineyard, Wahluke Slope. Aged 19 months in a combination of American and French oak barrels (72% new). 15.6% alcohol. 189 cases produced.

Fielding Hills Tribute Riverbend Vineyard Wahluke Slope 2007 $32

Rating: + (Good) Fairly light in color. A lively nose with lots of red and black fruit, licorice, mocha, wheat, and spice. Dry and tart on the palate with heaping amounts of fruit. 43% Syrah, 30 Merlot, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 9% Cabernet Franc. Riverbend Vineyard, Wahluke Slope. Aged 19 months in a combination of American and French oak barrels (72% new). 15.3% alcohol. 197 cases produced.

Fielding Hills Syrah Riverbend Vineyard Wahluke Slope 2007 $40

Rating: + (Good) Aromas of coconut shavings come to the fore on the nose along with abundant red fruit. Palate is filled with juicy red fruit flavors accented by silky oak. Alcohol gets a little intense at times. 92% Syrah, 4% Merlot, and 4% Cabernet Sauvignon. Riverbend Vineyard, Wahluke Slope. Aged 19 months in a combination of American and French oak barrels (72% new). 15.3% alcohol. 184 cases produced.

Samples provided by winery.
Pictures courtesy of Fielding Hills Winery.

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  1. coop Says:
  2. Sean, once again you write a great review and make it very informative. I feel like I have known Mike for 10 years now after your write-up. Keep up the great work, we all appreciate it! ~coop

  3. Thanks Coop! Good to see you at WBC10 however briefly.

  4. Josh Wade Says:
  5. Sean, you know how I feel about Fielding Hills. One of the top notch Merlot's in the state. Karen and Mike are great people. It's amazing that they have thousands and thousands of acres of fruit orchards that they manage too.

    My only hope is that they make more!P.S. If you ever get your hands on the 25 case production of 2008 Syrah - I put the cork in every single one (with the exception of the last few).

  6. Kori Says:
  7. Sean,
    Glad to see you writing about Fielding Hills. We have been watching them closely and have written about them often since their 2005 Syrah received our highest Quality rating (5 stars out of 5) in a blind tasting in the summer of 2008. They are wonderful people, excellent growers, and talented winemakers. Cheers!

  8. Anonymous Says:
  9. Been buying Mike's wines for three years now and have had dealings with Karen by phone as a customer of theirs. Fielding Hills wines are amazing values for the money. It's nice to learn more about the people behind the label. They are really pleasant, dedicated folks.

  10. Great survey, Sean. Fielding Hills is a great Washington wine story (and exception wine too, of course). Tip of the hat to you and to Mike & Karen Wade.

  11. Mike and Karen Wade have been making gorgeous wines for many years now. I was happy to amongst the first few volunteer bottlers of the 2000 vintage (still have a bottle...without label). i love the wines. Plus, they are true to their roots. Congrats!

  12. Bean Says:
  13. Love the write up on Fielding Hills. I really like to hear about how the winemaker's passion was ignited.

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Announcing the We Robot 2015 Call for Papers

We invite submissions for the fourth annual robotics law and policy conference—We Robot 2015—to be held in Seattle, Washington on April 10-11, 2015 at the University of Washington School of Law. We Robot has been hosted twice at the University of Miami School of Law and once at Stanford Law School. The conference web site is at

We Robot 2015 seeks contributions by academics, practitioners, and others in the form of scholarly papers or demonstrations of technology or other projects. We Robot fosters conversations between the people designing, building, and deploying robots, and the people who design or influence the legal and social structures in which robots will operate. We particularly encourage contributions resulting from interdisciplinary collaborations, such as those between legal, ethical, or policy scholars and roboticists.

This conference will build on existing scholarship that explores how the increasing sophistication and autonomous decision-making capabilities of robots and their widespread deployment everywhere from the home, to hospitals, to public spaces, to the battlefield disrupts existing legal regimes or requires rethinking of various policy issues. We are particularly interested this year in “solutions,” i.e., projects with a normative or practical thesis aimed at helping to resolve issues around contemporary and anticipated robotic applications.

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I don't know how old I was when my mother and I would walk to Graham's Drugstore on 17th & Summit. When you went into the drugstore the first thing you would see would be the soda fountain booth. It had to be Mr. Graham's wife working behind the counter because we would buy an ice cream cone. He had his pharmacy in the back where customers would have their prescriptions filled.

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Every year, Senior Housing Options, which provides safe, caring housing for indigent older and disabled people in several Colorado locations, mounts a theater production at Denver’s Barth Hotel as a fundraiser. This year, the play is Joe DiPietro’s The Last Romance, and the money will go toward safety equipment and upgrading technology to meet regulations at SHO facilities including the Barth. On the night I attended, the audience was welcomed by Ron Jennings, one of the residents. Just before the play began, he came forward, smiling. “I used to be homeless,” he said. “I needed them so bad. I needed you. You welcomed us into your hearts, and God love you as I love you.”

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With his passionate love of opera, Ralph, who’s very aware of the passing of time and the narrowing of his horizons, slowly coaxes the rigid Carol into a joyful awakening. He tells her that he once auditioned for the Met and, miraculously, received a callback — but his family concealed the callback from him and he only learned of it too late. “Everything in life is so small,” he tells her. “You get up, you have your day, you go to bed — small. But everything in opera — someone walks across the stage, they sing an aria! Someone opens a door — another aria! Big emotions, big people, big, big, big.” After a while, things get complicated for Ralph and Carol, even if the developments aren’t entirely credible or exactly big. A letter from her husband roils Rose’s equanimity. It turns out that Ralph is holding back a potentially relationship-destroying secret, and we find out the same is true of Carol.

If the action is somewhat static, the dialogue is humorous and the characters — even poor Rose — very appealing. Playwright DiPietro also cunningly employs that irresistible device: music. Ralph’s younger self is present, played by dark-eyed Jeffrey Parker, sometimes walking quietly across the stage, sometimes facing Ralph, sometimes singing. When Ralph describes his Met audition, Parker gives us Silvio’s aria from I Pagliacci, and though there are times during the evening when his voice isn’t quite up to the fiendish demands of the opera scores, he renders this piece beautifully.

Best of all are the performances of the two leads: Hunt’s gallant playfulness as Ralph and the quietly contained elegance of McBride’s Carol — along with the sheer unexpected exuberance once she finally decides to bring music and new love into her life. The silent player in this gentle romance of loss and redemption is time itself: Ralph is 80 years old and Carol 79. You can sense time stirring as McBride considers the challenge of a possible new life or Hunt contemplates the possibility of losing her — and particularly as he searches the features of a buoyant young singer for a trace of his own essential self.

The Last Romance, presented by Senior Housing Options through August 20, with performances every Thursday, Friday and Saturday (as well as industry night on August 8) at the Barth Hotel, 1514 17th Street. For tickets, go to or call 303-595-4464, ext. 14.

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June 13th, 2016

Goodness Gracious, Great Balls Of … Energy

In the wee hours of the morning on Saturday, I became a foster mom for the first time. This is something we’ve been working toward for nearly two years.

The funny thing is, this comes in the aftermath of my declaration that I was done waiting for this to actually happen. I had decided to live my life, continue to grow my business, and stop focusing on something I have no control over.

And things have been amazing! I recently picked up a major freelance assignment writing a tour for the National Gallery Of Art (I know—I can still hardly believe it myself. But come late fall, head on over to the East Building and pick up a headset.) And I just picked up a new chef-ing client. And I  picked up two new kitchen organizing slash design clients. And I just happened to be housesittng all weekend for two little dogs and a fat organizing project.

So when it rains, it pours. And out of the sky feel these two little angels right into what used to be an empty room. It hasn’t even been three days, and despite all that we have going on, we’ve found time to make pancakes, go to church followed by a baptism ceremony and BBQ at the beach (which turned into three hours of sitting in the car in traffic. Ever done that with little ones? Yeah. Thankfully, I image4packed snacks and can throw a mean game of Rock, Paper, Scissors.) Today we had a play date and brought—and ate—dinner to one of our favorite foster families.

My point here is that I have not been a parent before and I now have a newfound and extremely healthy respect for anyone that has procreated, borrowed or finagled their way into one or more offspring. WHAT IN THE WORLD. How do you do it?

I am exhausted to the tenth power. As you can plainly see, the post that was supposed to publish at 10:00 am this morning is actually hitting an Internet near you nearly 12 hours later. There are piles of clothes brought to us by so many wonderful friends from church and our various foster family support groups. I don’t think we have milk. There was at least a 48 hour period when I didn’t change my clothes. Back when I had two thoughts to rub together (basically in the hours before miraculous placement), I thank God I had the foresight to shower. I’m hoping I can do that again soon.

Honestly, I can barely remember my name.

I’m lucky I remembered it was my turn to write about raw desserts, which I love, by the way. Primarily because I love desserts and eating raw means I can eat more. Okay, I know moderation is still important, but I am not stressing about eating it like the fried chicken we got for dinner because I am too tired to cook. And it is unclear when I would do grocery shopping, anyway.

These are so stupid easy you could make them blindfolded. Or sleeping, which is what I did last night. They are kind of like a Larabar, but taste super fresh. And they give you a nice little (portable) energy pick-me-up when you need it most. For me, that’s most of the time.

That’s what makes this week’s post perfect. Just like every moment of what we’ve got going right now.

Amy’s Cranberry Cashew Energy Bites

Just a note here: raw means using unroasted, unsalted nuts and dehydrated, unsweetened cranberries. Don’t care? Don’t worry. They’ll still be super good for you, Even if you coat them in chocolate, which is not necessary. So just eat the chocolate separately. Not into coconut? skip it. Reduce the cranberries and dates to 1/2 cup each.

1/2 cup raw cashewsimage3
1/2 cup raw almonds (I like using almonds with the skins on)
1/4 cup desiccated coconut (that’s dried, unsweetened)
2/3 cup medjool dates, pitted
2/3 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup hemp seeds or ground flax
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

Place nuts and coconut in a food processor and pulse until finely ground, taking care not to turn them into nut butter.

Add in dates and cranberries and blend or pulse until fully combined. Add hemp, vanilla and salt and give it a go one more time until thoroughly mixed.

Scrape down the sides and add a tablespoon of water at a time until the mixture holds together when rolled into a ball (usually about 2, but you can add more if it is too dry),

Roll into about 20-25 balls and store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.

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    These sound delicious! I can’t imagine becoming an instant mom of two. And I thought I was exhausted and overwhelmed at times! Congrats, Mama Amy, and enjoy!

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Predicting when large earthquakes might occur may be a step closer to reality, thanks to a new study of undersea earthquakes in the eastern Pacific Ocean. The study, reported in today’s Nature, is the first to suggest that small seismic shocks or foreshocks preceding a major earthquake can be used in some cases to predict the main tremors.

Scientists from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) and the University of Southern California (USC) report that some types of large undersea earthquakes may be predictable on time scales of hours or less. Earthquakes on land are generally not preceded by systematic immediate foreshocks and hence cannot be predicted as easily with the same methods.

The research team, led by Jeffrey McGuire of WHOI, studied past earthquakes along five transform faults on the East Pacific Rise, where tectonic plates are spreading apart at a rate of more than ten centimeters or five inches a year. The team used data from sensors deployed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory that pinpointed the time and location of foreshocks and the mainshocks or larger earthquakes.

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The researchers defined a foreshock as any tremor of at least a magnitude 2.5 on the Richter scale, and a mainshock as a tremor of magnitude 5.4 or greater. Using earthquakes that occurred in the last ten years as a test case, they set up a hypothetical “alert” for an hour within a 15-kilometer (about ten-mile) radius of the epicenter of every potential foreshock. This “early-warning system” would have successfully predicted six of the nine major earthquakes that occurred along two of transform faults, Discovery and Gofar, between 1996 and 2001, despite having alerts in a very small percentage of the total time period.

The team’s findings suggest that short-term prediction - the ability to forecast an earthquake in the hours or minutes before it hits - may be feasible under certain circumstances. McGuire says that although mid-ocean ridges and associated transform faults are far from main population centers on land, the fact that a degree of short-term predictability exists in the deep sea should help seismologists better understand the earthquake process in general.

McGuire says a new generation of ocean bottom instrumentation, a major technical challenge, will help scientists improve understanding of the earthquake process. “If both foreshocks and mainshocks are triggered by an earlier event, which could be a gradual slipping along a fault line, technically known as an aseismic slow slip transient that doesn’t create seismic waves, then it could be detected with the right instruments.”

Such slow events can be detected on land at places like the San Andreas Fault, where movement is recorded by an extensive array of sensors. In the deep sea, slow slip transients have been detected in subduction zones, where one tectonic plate is thrust under another. Such events have been detected off Japan and along the Cascadia Fault off the Pacific Northwest. However ,the detected events did not trigger major earthquakes.

The researchers note that subduction zones have higher foreshock rates than continental regions, so the ability to detect foreshocks, even on a short-term basis, has significance in earthquake prediction. Moreover, a slow slip transient was detected 15 minutes before the 1960 Chilean earthquake, at magnitude 9.5 the largest in recorded history.

Most major earthquakes occur along subduction zones, but whether earthquakes on subduction zones can be predicted systematically remains controversial and will require improved seafloor-based observations.

The researchers say that if an extensive array of sensors like that along the San Andreas Fault were placed on the sea floor, seismologists would likely see the earthquake coming. McGuire will lead an expedition in 2007 to deploy sensors along the East Pacific Rise and begin testing that idea.

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wikiHow to Clean Copper

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Cleaning copper can be done in a number of ways, mostly using what you have at home already. Here are some of the most preferred methods.

Vinegar And Salt Method

Table salt and vinegar combinations reduce oxidization from copper.

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    Pour vinegar and salt over the copper.
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    Rub in. Keep rubbing to remove any tarnishing and grime.
  3. 3
    Rinse off.
  4. 4
    Polish up with a clean, soft, dry cloth.

Vinegar And Salt Method [1]

  1. 1
    Place 1 tablespoon salt and 1 cup white vinegar into a large pot. Fill with water.
  2. 2
    Place the copper item into the pot.
  3. 3
    Bring to a boil and continue boiling until the tarnish comes off.
  4. 4
    Remove item. Once cooled, wash with soap in hot water. Rinse and dry.

Lemon/Lime Method

You can clean tarnish off items like copper pots and plates by using lemons.

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    Cut two lemons/limes into halves.
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    Rub over the tarnished areas until removed. If you want, add salt to the lemon/lime half.
  3. 3
    Rinse and polish. You may rub copper item with a scotch brite pad before rinsing.

Lemon And Salt Method

  1. 1
    Squeeze lemon juice from one lemon.
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    Add salt and mix to form a paste.
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    Rub the paste over the copper with a soft cloth.
  4. 4
    Rinse off with warm water and polish. Polish with beeswax for a lasting shine.[2]

Salt, Vinegar And Flour Method [3]

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    Place 1 tablespoon of salt in 1 cup of white vinegar.
  2. 2
    Make a paste by adding flour gradually. Mix together well.
  3. 3
    Apply the paste to the copper and smear over tarnished areas.
  4. 4
    Leave for 15 minutes to one hour.
  5. 5
    Rinse with warm water and polish.

Ketchup Method

Believe it or not, ketchup is excellent for removing oxidation from copper. This method is probably better for small areas due to the mess.

  1. 1
    Add the ketchup in a light to moderate film.
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    Let it sit for a few minutes.
  3. 3
    Rub vigorously with a non-scratch pad.
  4. 4
    Wash away. Try it on a penny to see if it works.

Sulfamic Method

This method is best used with oxidized/tarnished copper, where the copper is the only material of the piece being cleaned. Other metal that may be making up the material may become tarnished and/or pitted from the sulfuric wash.

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    Using rubber gloves, mix sulfamic acid and water to a concentration that is ample for the piece you plan on cleaning. Directions for volume and mixture rates can be obtained on the sulfamic packaging.
  2. 2
    Dip the copper portion of the product into the solution.
  3. 3
    Once the solution stops bubbling, remove the product and rinse thoroughly.
  4. 4
    Air dry in a cool place. The result will be a brightened copper product

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  • Can you save a copper pot someone used as a planter?
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    Find a brass and copper restorer product in liquid form, it's much easier to use than a cream or paste and doesn't require scrubbing. The tarnish is washed away easily. Check that the product is non-toxic and easy to use, then give the copper pot a good rinse-clean following the manufacturer's instructions.
  • How can I polish a copper pipe?
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    You can polish the copper by simply applying metal polishers to a cotton cloth, and rubbing the copper until it becomes shiny. The methods here should also work.
  • Do you have any other suggestions if the salt and vinegar doesn't remove the spots completely?
    You could use a name-brand copper polish product. They are usually found at large supermarkets next to silver and brass polish products.
  • How can I stop a copper bracelet from tarnishing?
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    Apply several thin coats of lacquer.
  • How do I polish a copper penny?
    wikiHow Contributor
    Coin cleaning with vinegar and salt formula will do a fine job on your copper coins. Simply put vinegar and salt in a container, put the penny in for 5 - 10 minutes, then rub it with a non-abrasive cloth. Rinse well with distilled water and air dry.
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    • There are commercial copper polishes available to purchase.
    • Keep decorative copper items dusted regularly to prevent grime build-up. Use a cold, damp cloth for dusting.[4]
    • Another way to clean copper is to use the salt and aluminum foil method that is used to clean silver. Put a layer of aluminum foil in a bowl, add hot water and enough table salt so that no more will dissolve and then put the copper item in the bowl. Make sure the item is covered in the salt water, and that the copper touches the aluminum foil, scratch it against the aluminum foil if you have to. Wait a few minutes. Unlike the silver process, the removed tarnish stays on the copper, so it won't look clean, but the reacted tarnish can be wiped off with a soft cloth.

    • Decorative lacquered items should only be washed in soapy water and dried thoroughly. Polishing or scrubbing such copper items will remove their protective coating.[5]

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The cocoa butter in white chocolate makes this brownie even richer, and the color looks great with chocolate chips. This recipe makes 3 dozen brownies.

  • 10 ounces white chocolate
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick or 115g) butter or margarine
  • 1 1/2 cups (190g) flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 eggs at room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups (300g) sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 6 ounces milk chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds (optional)

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    Preheat oven to 350°F/180ºC.
  2. 2
    Line bottom of 9x13 inch (23 x 33 cm) pan with parchment paper. Butter the pan and dust with flour.
  3. 3
    Melt white chocolate and butter in a small, heavy saucepan over low heat; stir well to blend. Remove chocolate mixture from heat and let cool.
  4. 4
    Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
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    Beat eggs and sugar at high speed with an electric mixer until thick and lemon-colored. Blend in vanilla. Gradually add white chocolate mixture, then flour mixture. Beat well until combined.
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    Stir in chocolate chips and 1/4 cup almonds.
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    Spread in prepared pan and sprinkle remaining almonds. Bake for 30-35 minutes.
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    Let cool in pan in a wire rack for 10 minutes, then cut into bars and let cool.

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    • For a twist to the brownies, add white chocolate and milk chocolate chips.

    Things You'll Need

    • 9 by 13 inch (23 x 33 cm) pan
    • Parchment paper/baking paper
    • Small, heavy saucepan
    • Electric mixer
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    • Oven
    • Wire rack

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wikiHow to Start a Kiosk Business

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A kiosk business can offer fantastic business opportunities. Whether you rent or buy, you should start with a small cart and work your way up to a larger, more permanent kiosk. Whatever you choose, ensure your location is in a high-traffic area and has adequate space. Shop around before deciding exactly where to locate your kiosk. If necessary, apply for business loans at your bank or credit union.

Creating Your Kiosk Business

  1. 1
    Decide what you want to sell. Kiosks can accommodate almost any kind of business. Apparel, food, and electronics -- especially mobile phones -- are some of the most common kiosk businesses. Whatever you choose, try to be versatile and offer variety.[1]
    • For instance, if you’re a food kiosk, don’t just offer hot dogs. Offer chili dogs, French fries, soda, etc.
    • A phone kiosk might offer phone cases, chargers, and other paraphernalia in addition to selling phones.
    • Brainstorm some innovative ideas either alone or with a friend.[2] Look for opportunities that would lend themselves well to the small scale that carts and kiosks offer.
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    Figure out how much space you need.[3][4] The product you’re selling will determine not only whether you want a cart or a kiosk, but also the size of the cart or kiosk you need. Check other cart and kiosk businesses either online or in person to get an idea of their sizes. Think about what style is most appropriate for your business.
    • If you plan on selling food, determine whether you need refrigeration, a grill, an oven or some other feature that accommodates your product.
    • When selecting a cart or kiosk, you should also consider whether you’ll need storage space.
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    Start small.[5] Try starting out with just a small display cart. If your business meets with success, graduate up to a larger kiosk.[6] This way, you’ll be able to negotiate the learning curve that comes with any new business on a smaller scale. This will save you time and money and help you learn how to operate most efficiently. Use this period to iron out any potential problems and streamline your business processes.
  4. 4
    Hire a staff. Advertise open positions at your kiosk online at Monster.com and LinkedIn. You could also advertise for the position in your local newspaper or community bulletin.
    • Look for people with a background in the industry that you’re working in. For instance, if you’re setting up a hat kiosk, try to find someone who has worked in a hat store, a sporting goods store, or apparel sales.
    • Choose the best candidates and interview them. If they do well at the interview, hire them.
    • Think about how many workers you’ll need. You’ll probably need to hire at least four or five.
    • Most kiosks only need one or two employees working at a time, and therefore have low labor costs.[7]
  5. 5
    Get business insurance.[8] Like a traditional storefront, kiosks need to be covered appropriately by insurance. You will need to be covered for property damage and depending on what you are selling, you may need further coverage. Meet with your insurance agent to determine what coverage is necessary for your business.
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    Scout out potential locations. Take a walk around your local downtown or shopping mall for areas that could accommodate a cart or kiosk.[9] Keep an eye out for empty kiosks in shopping centers or unused space near sports arenas, parking lots, and public parks. Try to envision how your kiosk or cart might look in each space. Talk to other kiosk and cart owners to get a sense of what they’re paying each month in rent.

Getting Funded

  1. 1
    Calculate how much money you’ll need. Check with the mall or shopping center your kiosk is located in to find out exactly how much money you’ll need. Rates often vary depend on your location and type of business you’re running.
    • If you’re just renting a small cart, you probably have the necessary startup capital, which usually hovers around $600 per week. Rental costs might also be 15% of your monthly gross, whichever is greater.
    • Cart rental fees often vary seasonally.[10]
    • Buying a cart might be a good idea if, after renting for a while, you think you don’t need to scale up to a full kiosk. Be sure to go over the kiosk carefully before buying, though, to avoid purchasing something inadequate for your needs.
    • If you’re renting a larger kiosk, you might need a loan to cover your expenses over the first few months. Kiosk rental can be $9,000-$10,000 per month.
    • If you’re buying a kiosk you might need $25,000-$30,000.[11]
  2. 2
    Obtain the necessary license and registration for your kiosk start-up business. Regulations governing what paperwork needs to be filled out vary depending on your location and what kind of kiosk you’re running. A mall kiosk will probably help you with the necessary licensing and permits.
    • If you lease or buy a portable kiosk, you may need a special vehicle license for hauling it.
    • If you will be working with food, you will need an additional permit. Contact your state or county’s board of health for more information.[12]
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    Develop a business plan.[13] Your business plan is the roadmap for your kiosk business. Your business plan should describe your business’ vision and mission, your organizational structure, your legal framework, your financial data, and your business’ history. With a strong business plan in hand, you will have more success in securing a loan. For the purposes of getting financed, the most important sections of the business plan include:
    • A market analysis describing your target market, your competition, and any potential roadblocks to your business’ success
    • How much money you expect to bring in
    • How you intend to repay the loan
    • How long it will take to repay the loan
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    Provide the necessary information.[14] Financial institutions and loan programs need to see more than just a strong business plan. You’ll also need to submit personal financial information -- tax returns, financial statements, and bank statements -- to demonstrate that you’re financially responsible.
    • Provide a statement about what kind of collateral you can offer against the loan, if necessary.
    • The loan officer might also ask for legal documents and licenses demonstrating your business is legally owned and operated.
    • You might also need to provide a resume to show that you have the skill necessary to run a kiosk business.
    • Check with the financial institution or loan program you’re applying to for a checklist to ensure you don’t omit anything from your application.
  5. 5
    Get a loan. Banks and credit unions are the most common sources for loans. The specific process for securing a loan varies depending the financial institution you apply to. However, you should always aim for a loan with a long repayment period, a low interest rate, and a low minimum monthly payment.
    • Alternately, contact the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for help getting funded.[15]
    • The SBA has many loan and grant programs available online at https://www.sba.gov/loans-grants. Explore the possibilities that might be available to you.
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    Get a grant.[16] If you don't want a loan, you could try for a grant. A grant is better than a loan because you don’t have to pay the money back, but they are also harder to secure.
    • You probably won’t qualify for government grants, but you should investigate the possibility of local grants and funding for your kiosk. Many municipalities have economic development funds that might be able to help you get your kiosk off the ground.

Choosing the Right Location

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    Know your competition. Don’t set up a cart or kiosk when you’re right next to a major storefront that deals in the same thing.[17] For instance, selling phones from a kiosk in the same mall as the Verizon or Boost Mobile store is probably a bad idea. If you do end up forced to operate in close proximity to a major competitor, take advantage of the fact that you’re a small retailer by offering a superior customer service experience.
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    Identify your primary customers.[18] You should locate your business close to where your primary customer base is. For example, if your target customers are motorcycle riders, then consider setting your cart up at a motorcycle rally or show.
    • You might find new target audiences once you get your business up and running, or, you might realize that your target audience is not who you thought it was. If that’s the case, adjust your business plan to reflect this new purchasing demographic.
    • Remember, if you cannot attract people who are interested in your product you will not succeed.
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    Locate a place to set up.[19] Most kiosks are located in malls or shopping centers. However, cart kiosks can often set up at local fairs, farmer’s markets, or festivals. Check with country or municipal authorities before peddling your wares in these locations to ensure you adhere to all the regulations and meet the requirements.
    • Other locations like airports are prime real estate for kiosks.[20] Contact your local airport’s business department for more information.
    • The lobbies in certain office buildings might also host kiosks or carts. Talk to building management for details.
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    Shop around for the best location.[21] Depending on where you set up, you will pay higher or lower rates in rent, and may need different licenses. If you’re in a an interior location, be sure that you’ll be able to keep your business open during normal business hours. Before signing a lease, read it over carefully to ensure you have the best deal possible, and can meet the expectations of the contract. Common hidden costs include:
    • security fees
    • a percentage of your monthly sales
    • required participation in a loyalty or gift certificate program
    • required participation in a community service event

Managing Your Business Well

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    Make good use of your space. Kiosks, unlike regular stores, offer minimal space. Maximize your use of the kiosk by investing in tablets with digital cash registers instead of clunky countertop registers. Use the saved space to display more merchandise.[22]
    • Use Square, Shopkeep, or another digital cash register app to help you process payments and check customers out.
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    Arrange your merchandise nicely.[23] The biggest strength of a kiosk -- its ability to advertise and display merchandise on all sides -- can also be its greatest weakness. If you don’t present your wares in a beautiful, orderly manner, customers will not be attracted to your kiosk. Don't create a cluttered display in an attempt to put all your goods out for customers to see. Pull out your featured items, and place them front and center. Exhibit a range of products. Entice your customers with a well-designed display window.
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    Scale up.[24] Many small kiosk owners begin with a few carts, then scale up to a kiosk. Or, they start with a few local kiosks, then branch out and obtain more kiosks in other malls in their area, state, or region.
    • Look for opportunities to grow your business by adding new locations.
    • Pour profits back into your business by paying your employees a living wage and offering new products or services.
    • Keep up with the latest trends in your kiosk business.
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    Adapt quickly. In the dog-eat-dog world of business, being quick on your toes is crucial for staying ahead of the competition. Fortunately, small businesses tend to be better than big ones at adapting to changes, and it doesn't get much smaller than a kiosk business. Stay abreast of new developments in technology, sales, and marketing that could make your job easier.[25]
    • Look for new ways to cut costs by finding similar or identical products at lower costs.
    • Keep an eye out for new merchandise that your customers might want.
    • Identify employees that show promise. Give them additional responsibilities and an increased salary. Rewarding intelligence and loyalty will make your business strong.
    • When your kiosk business grows large enough, invest in some local advertising. Local papers and billboards are good venues for small business ads.
    • Get a website up and running so that you can make sales even when your kiosk is closed, or your customer is not close to you geographically. Additionally, set up social media sites so people can talk about your business.

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This article will show you how to use the free software 7zip to create multiple compressed folders in one go. This may come in handy for times when you are backing up your computer files or for whenever you need to compress a lot of file folders in general. This method involves using 7zip in a Windows batch file.

For this tutorial, let's say that you have a some folders from your music collection that you want to compress so you can back them up on an external hard drive. These folders are contained inside a 'larger' folder named 'My Music.'

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    Install 7zip. If you let it install in its default setting it should typically be in "C:\Program Files\7-zip\7z.exe."
  2. 2
    Fire up Notepad. You won't need to use 7zip's graphical user interface, so no need to run it after installing.
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    In Notepad, insert this single line of code: for /d %%X in (*) do "c:\Program Files\7-Zip\7z.exe" a "%%X.7z" "%%X\"
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    Note: If you'd like to output to .ZIP files, change the "%%X.7z" to "%%X.zip"
  5. 5
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    Browse to the location of the folders you want to compress. In our example it is in C:\My Music.
  7. 7
    Create your very own batch file by setting 'Save as type' to 'All files' and naming it something like 'foldertomultiple7z.bat'. Take note of the file extension, which is .bat. Be sure not to set the file type as 'Text Documents' too.
  8. 8
    Click Save.
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    Close Notepad and navigate to your 'My Music' folder. Notice that the batch file is at the same directory level as the folders that need to be compressed.
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    Run the batch file by double-clicking on your bat file within your 'My Music' folder. DO NOT run as Administrator (option appears in right-click menu) - running as Administrator will compress the files in windows/system32. After you double-click on the bat file, the windows command prompt appears and 7zip begins to do its thing.

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    Verify the validity of your compressed folders. To do this, highlight them all and click the right mouse button. If you installed 7zip in its default setting, you'll have its menu incorporated in the Windows shell. Navigate to it and click 'Test Archive.'

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    • Changing the code in Notepad so that the resulting file extension is .cbz (instead of .zip) will enable this to work well for people using this batch file to show up in comic book readers.
    • Keep your batch file for future use. The next time you need to compress multiple folders just Copy/Paste it to the main directory where the said folders reside and run it.
    • DO NOT run as administrator. This will compress the files in windows/system32. Just double-click from within target folder will do the job.
    • If 7-zip is installed somewhere else in your system, find its location and replace it in the code.
    • You can use the batch file to compress any folder, not just music folders.
    • You can name the .bat file to friendly name like 7z-all.bat and put it inside Windows folder, so it will be accessible for the whole system. After that to use, In Windows 7 and 8.x, click with the right mouse button in the blank space of a folder holding the Shift key, an option Open Command Window Here will appear. Clicking that will open a command line window for the current folder. Then just type the 7z-all (no need for the .bat extension) and it will start to compress all the folders inside that one.

    Things You'll Need

    • A computer with the Windows operating system.
    • 7zip, which you can download from here.
    • A text editor for creating the batch file, Windows Notepad is enough.

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Do you have a favorite plant or animal (and by animal I mean that includes insects too!) that is likely to be found at Wildcat Bluff or in our region?  If not, we can help you find one!

We are looking for people who want to learn more about the wild plants and animals living in our region and one way to make that happen is by allowing people to adopt a species.  There are a number of roles you can do when you adopt a species and you don't have to do all of them but you will sure learn a lot more about the species if you do!

Adopt a Species Roles

  • Researcher: Find all the information available about a species and document your findings.
  • Observer: Make periodic observations throughout the year and record them in an Observation Report.
  • Photographer: Do the best you can to capture images of the species.
  • Contributor: Publish the information gathered from the three roles above on our web site.
  • Editor: Review published species pages and make corrections if necessary.

You may choose to adopt one or more species but play a single role (such as Photographer) or you can choose one or more roles for one or more species. The result of combined efforts will wind up looking something like the page for Littleleaf Sumac on our site.

In some cases, pages have already been created for a species because I have a photograph of the species but the rest if the information needs to be added. I have tagged these pages as orphans. Click on the link to see a list of the current orphan species. You may also choose to adopt a species already adopted by others. See a list of current adopted species.

Our goal is to eventually document every living species at Wildcat Bluff and display the information gathered on our web site in the Our Residents section.  When you help us do this you will be able to develop some new skills and learn a lot about plants and animals which live in our region.  Your efforts will help make all this information available to everyone and you will get credit for your work and enjoy Volunteer status in our organization.


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Nursing & Health Sciences (NHS) is a premier international journal focusing on the exchange of knowledge in nursing and health sciences, particularly between the East and West. It has an international authorship, readership and Editorial Board. The journal was the first nursing and health sciences journal to be fully published in English in Japan. It began in 1999 and is published with the Society for Nursing and Health Sciences at Yamaguchi University. By encouraging Eastern and Western scholars to share their knowledge and experiences, Nursing & Health Sciences provides readers with a deeper understanding of health care around the world, and the opportunity to enrich their own practices to improve global health.

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For all cutlery returns (knife sets, single knives, cutting boards, knife sharpeners, and knife storage) please contact us at 888.922.4108 to initiate the return.

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"Hi Wally, I am having problems opening XMCD Files and wondering how to fix it?"
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 Recommendation:   Scan your Windows registry for problems affecting PC health.

  • Step 1 : Download PC Repair & Optimizer Tool (3.32 MB)
    (WinThruster for Win7, XP, Vista - Microsoft Gold Certified).
  • Step 2 : Install the software (30 seconds). After installing, an automatic scan will begin to find registry issues that could be causing PC problems.
  • Step 3 : After the scan completes (15 seconds), click "Fix Issues" to repair all registry problems.

Setting up weekly (or daily) automatic registry scans will help prevent system problems and keep your PC running fast and trouble-free.

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What Are XMCD Files?

XMCD files are Data Files primarily associated with Xmcd CD Information (

(Other files may also be using the XMCD file extension. If you know of any other software using the XMCD file extension, please contact us so that we can update our information accordingly.)

Opening XMCD Files

The easiest way to open a XMCD file is by double clicking on it, which will let the computer decide the best way to open it according to the Windows XMCD file association settings.

If your computer opens your XMCD file, but it's the incorrect application, you'll need to change your Windows registry file association settings. In other words, Windows is associating XMCD file extensions with the wrong software program.

Quick Tip:   Incorrect XMCD file association errors can be a symptom of other underlying issues within your Windows operating system. These invalid entries can also produce associated symptoms such as slow Windows startups, computer freezes, and other PC performance issues.

Therefore, it highly recommended that you download WinThruster and scan your Windows registry for invalid file associations and other issues related to a fragmented registry.

If the XMCD file fails to open, it is highly likely that your system lacks the application needed to open XMCD files. It is common for several applications to share the same XMCD file extension label, so it could take some trial and error to figure out what application actually opens your file (if any).

Thus, I highly recommend that you contact the source of your file for more details on what program you need to open your XMCD file. This will save your a lot of time and headaches!

Remember to always take caution when opening files that come from unfamiliar sources or emails.

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I always recommend to my readers to regularly use a trusted registry cleaner and optimizer such as WinThruster (Download) or CCleaner. Many problems that you encounter can be attributed to a corrupt and bloated registry.

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What are Crystals?

Crystals are Mother Earth’s gifts to us, formed within Her body, they are living energy, in a way they are the keys to the Universe. Each particular type of crystal or mineral can be seen as a key, and we can use these keys to access specific energies, whether that be for healing, meditation, protection, understanding, as well as a thousand other uses. Crystals have been mined and used for thousand of years, and can be seen in ancient crowns, regalia and jewellery. Lapis Lazuli was ground up into paint and was used to decorate temples and icons.

Crystal 101

Crystals can enhance, promote and help bring in chosen energies, for instance Tourmaline’s help at times of change, within the tourmaline family there are different types: black, deflects negativity, green for emotional, watermelon (pink and green), and red, all help during times of change although in different ways. Topazes bring clarity, higher perspectives, blue for emotional, golden for creativity. Diamonds is an amplifier and purifier, Rubies strengthens the will and gives courage, Emeralds helps to turn negativity into positively.
We all have our own life/energy force, and we have energy points called chakras. We have seven major chakras, each has a specific function, when we’re tired, stressed, unwell or depressed our chakras can slow down or even stop working (which really isn’t that uncommon in the stressful society that we are a part of). Crystals are used by healers to help realign chakras, they can assist the healing process, and can be programmed for particular jobs.

Crystals have their own frequency/energy. Rose Quartz is a specific nurturing energy, A mother/love stone. If when you feel down you were to hold a cleansed Rose Quartz you will begin to harmonise with the frequency of the crystal, and absorb the feelings (frequency) of love and care into your aura.

The best way is to let your intuition guide you, if you feel really drawn to one piece that’s the one for you.

It can be incorporated into jewellery or be raw pieces.

Crystals in their natural form are the most powerful. When crystals are cut, shaped and polished they can lose their natural force. However if the piece you like has been shaped and polished working and wearing the stone will bring energy and life back to the stone and it will perform its natural function.

When you buy a crystal, one of the first things you need to do is clean it. An ideal way is to place the crystal under the cold tap and turn the water on so it flows over the stone/s and down the plug hole, this will take out the impurities and leave the stone clean and revitalised. Another way is to leave it on a sunny windowsill and let the suns light cleanse it.

A good way of checking the stone is to dowse it, hold the dowser/pendulum over the crystal and see what happens, the pendulum should pick up a clockwise swing, if the crystal is dirty then it could be a slow or a small swing. Cleanse the stone and check again, there should be a noticeable difference in the energy of the stone.
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Amethyst is a meditative and calming stone which works in the emotional, spiritual, and physical planes to provide calm, balance, patience, and peace.

Celestite, aka celestine, is said to be an angelic stone. It is used to foster and forge connections to the angel realm and even to angels themselves.

Quartz Crystal

Clear Quartz is known as the “master healer” and will amplify energy and thought, as well as the effect of other crystals.  It absorbs, stores, releases and regulates energy.

Peacock Ore / Chalcopyrite

Chalcopyrite is a versatile stone for crystal healing and energy work. It enhances inner knowing, strengthens perception and helps you trust what you see psychically.

Blue / Green Obsidian

Blue Obsidian stimulates and enhances all forms of communication and lingual skills, when used at the throat chakra.

Rainbow colored Bismuth can be a wonderful stone to use for focus, visualization and shamanic journeying.
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Tempests and troubadours, old ideas and new sounds, good kids and brave men: If you’re looking for music’s class of 2012, look no further than these artists and albums.

10. Any of these runnersup (in alphabetical order):

Avett Brothers, The Carpenter; Baroness, Yellow & Green; Beach House, Bloom; Jake Bugg, Jake Bugg; Coup, Sorry to Bother You; Crystal Castles, (III); Death Grips, Money Store; Deftones, Koi No Yokan; Dinosaur Jr., I Bet on Sky; Dirty Projectors, Swing Lo Magellan; Divine Fits, A Thing Called Divine Fits; Dr. John, Locked Down; Kathleen Edwards, Voyageur; Ben Folds Five, Sound of the Life of the Mind; Benjamin Gibbard, Former Lives; Godspeed You! Black Emperor, ’Allelujah! Don’t Bend! Ascend!; Glen Hansard, Rhythm & Repose; Grizzly Bear, Shields; Hives, Lex Hives; Japandroids, Celebration Rock; Diana Krall, Glad Rag Doll; Metz, Metz; Father John Misty, Fear Fun; Mountain Goats, Transcendental Youth; Muse, The 2nd Law; Rush, Clockwork Angels; John K. Samson, Provincial; Patti Smith, Banga; Swans, The Seer; Taylor Swift, Red; Tame Impala, Lonerism; Titus Andronicus, Local Business; Martha Wainwright, Come Home to Mama; Scott Walker, Bish Bosch; Wallflowers, Glad All Over; Neil Young & Crazy Horse, Psychedelic Pill

9. Bobby Womack, The Bravest Man in the Universe

The 68-year-old soul survivor’s biography is a tale of triumph and tragedy — and it’s told here with weathered pipes and undiminished dignity, underscored by the stylish electro-soul of co-producer Damon Albarn.

8. Leonard Cohen, Old Ideas

Everything you want from Cohen: Sublime poetry and mischievous lyrics about sex, salvation and death, set against languid grooves and breathed in a voice so dark it makes Tom Waits sound like Justin Bieber. Hallelujah.

7. Bruce Springsteen, Wrecking Ball

The Boss is mad as hell. And he’s not gonna take it anymore. The working-class hero fights the power, dishing up a raging indictment of abandoned principles over a mix of classic song styles and contemporary sonics.

6. Fiona Apple, The Idler Wheel ...

Apple doesn’t make it easy. Her second album in 13 years lumbers under another sesquipedalian title. Its emotional burden is equally heavy, with desperate declarations of self-loathing rendered in ragged vocals amid post-rock textures.

5. Alabama Shakes, Boys & Girls

Believe the hype. These indie fledglings were one of 2012’s biggest buzz bands, and no wonder. Joplinesque belter Brittany Howard is the obvious draw, but her band’s gumbo of blues-rock, southern soul and gospel seals the deal.

4. Jack White, Blunderbuss

It’s not about an antique firearm. But the enigmatic rocker’s adventurous solo debut is inspired by something timeless and destructive: Love. Is it about his divorce or The White Stripes' breakup? Yes. And no. Maybe.

3. Frank Ocean, Channel Orange

A coming-out party in more ways than one. Soul crooner Ocean made waves by revealing his sexuality. Then he made more with this stunning debut. Yes, it has male pronouns. More importantly, it echoes Marvin and Stevie and Prince.

2. Kendrick Lamar, Good Kid, M.A.A.D City

Coming straight outta Compton, here’s rap’s newest hero. Deservedly so. Lamar’s verbiage is bold and colourful, his delivery distinctive and off-kilter — and he uses them to spin life-and-death narratives that are equally compelling and thought-provoking.

1. Bob Dylan, Tempest

Death becomes him. Dylan’s 35th studio outing is a gleefully macabre masterpiece, with a fully energized Zimmy wheezing and croaking mordant epics of blood, murder, love and disaster — from the sinking of the Titanic to the slaying of John Lennon — atop anachronistic blues jams, jazzy vamps and balladry. If this is the 71 year old’s swan song, he’s truly going out with a bang.

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