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		<title>Quaterfoil? No, wait &#8211; Quatrefoil!</title>
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It seems like every where I look, a quatrefoil (four-leaved) design is a source of inspiration.  Whether it is used on walls or accent pieces, it really lends itself to a clean and modern aesthetic.  Although I like to think of my style as eclectic traditional, I am finding more and more that it is hard to pin down my style.  One thing I do know is I know what I like, and I like quatrefoil.  I am completely inspired by the pantry at The House of Smith&#8217;s.  I don&#8217;t ...]]></description>
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		<title>Blogging Fail # 1 &#8211; Not Posting Blog Posts</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Adam and I were recently discussing our lack of posts on our blog.  Between working full-time as a teacher and part time as a master&#8217;s degree student, I try not to beat my self up too much over lack of posts.  Adam has a similar time commitment, just in reverse (full time PhD student, part time teacher).  However, even with these time consuming responsibilities, we still feel guilty.  Blog posts from the pros like this and this and this (and more) say blog often.  In fact they all advise blogging ...]]></description>
		<link>http://sheekgeek.org/2012/jessicasheekgeek/blogging-fail-1-not-posting-blog-posts</link>
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		<title>Add an Elegant Hanging Light the Easy Way</title>
		<description><![CDATA[For the longest time, we&#8217;ve wanted some kind of light above the sink in our kitchen. We finally settled on a simple DIY solution to this problem using the IKEA Hemma cord set. The cord set comes with a long electrical wire that has a normal 2-prong plug on one end, and a light socket on the other. The light socket has a removable screw piece to allow you to attach a lamp shade. The screw piece holds the shade securely onto the light socket end of the cord. The ...]]></description>
		<link>http://sheekgeek.org/2012/adamsheekgeek/add-an-elegant-hanging-light-the-easy-way</link>
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		<title>A Simple Valentine&#8217;s Day Message</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I wanted a simple but sweet Valentine to give out to my students.  I searched Pinterest and did not find anything that had the degree of simplicity I wanted.  That is when I decided to make my own.   I used the paint program that comes with Windows 7 and I was pleasantly surprised with the versatility and ease of use of this program.  I&#8217;ve had a thing for owls recently, so naturally I made my own owl graphic.
For the design, I was inspired by two owls.  First I liked this ...]]></description>
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		<title>Review of EyeBuyDirect &#8211; Part One: How to Get Prescription Glasses for Less than $30 A Pair</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I like to say I am not cheap, I am frugal. I like quality and I would rather pay a little more for something that would last, but I also love to save money.  Buying eyeglasses online was a bit of risky territory, but I did my research and put in  my first order from EyeBuyDirect in February of 2011.  I ordered a pair of glasses for $36.12 (including shipping!).  I added a &#8220;Tint Key&#8221; of &#8220;Grey 60%&#8221; so I could use these glasses for driving.  Essentially I created a ...]]></description>
		<link>http://sheekgeek.org/2012/jessicasheekgeek/review-of-eyebuydirect-how-to-get-prescription-glasses-for-less-than-30-a-pair</link>
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		<title>9 Must Read Tips for Purchasing Prescription Eyeglasses Online</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The first time I purchased glasses online, I was very uneasy because it was new territory. If you are ordering glasses online for the first time, or just want some tips to help make a repeat attempt go more smoothly, read the following tips:
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Get an updated eye exam.  It is no good buying new glasses if your prescription information is different from your last visit.
Have your doctor measure your Pupillary Distance (PD).  This measurement from one pupil to the next is generally recorded in millimeters (mm).  Eye doctors will take ...]]></description>
		<link>http://sheekgeek.org/2012/jessicasheekgeek/9tipsorderingprescriptioneyeglasses</link>
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		<title>A Cheap but Quality Home Surveillance System</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Today as I got into my car I realized that someone had broken into it and ransacked my glovebox and center console. I couldn&#8217;t nail down exactly when it happened but I couldn&#8217;t help but feel violated.  Someone else in my neighborhood also had a break in. I decided to do something about it. I immediately went to the closest store and grabbed a cheap webcam and prepared to make a motion triggered surveillance system. (Man, I love Linux).

The camera I grabbed was iHome brand basic webcam for around $15.  ...]]></description>
		<link>http://sheekgeek.org/2011/adamsheekgeek/a-cheap-but-quality-home-surveillance-system</link>
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		<title>20-ish Must-Have Astronomy Android Apps</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve recently gotten into astronomy and astrophotography since I got an 8&#8243; telescope for my birthday in 2010.  Since then I have found that my Android phone is a must have tool! This is a list my favorite and most useful Android apps for astronomy. All of the ones mentioned here are free or have a free version. I suggest donating or upgrading on all of them if you like them to help compensate the programmers for their hard work.
UPDATED with new app (see end of post for the new ...]]></description>
		<link>http://sheekgeek.org/2011/adamsheekgeek/20-ish-must-have-atronomy-android-apps</link>
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		<title>First Weather Balloon Launch Video and Google Earth File (Pt. 2)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[With the payload tested in a rocket, everything looked ready to go. I took it off the breadboard and built it onto a strip board PCB to make everything sturdy.
The next step was to create the payload box. The professor had done this before so he gave us tips on using foam core poster board, hot glue and HVAC tape. We chose to cover ours in mylar by applying a spray adhesive to the surface, then laying a sheet of mylar on it, and using credit cards to squeegee it ...]]></description>
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		<title>First Weather Balloon Payload Testing on a Model Rocket (Pt.1)</title>
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Working with a professor at my college and Carolina Edge of Space in May of 2010 I, along with a small group of friends, sent a weather balloon 74,642 feet into the sky.  This post is mainly about the payload I designed, built and tested for the project.
This project was inspired by many seen recently online where students have been sending cheap payloads into the stratosphere. It started around December 2009 when we all met for the first time to discuss the project. It turns out that one of the ...]]></description>
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