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Submitted by Pam on Tue, 05/29/2012 - 19:32
Big Spring Creek Falls! One of the most beautiful little hidden away spots in the entire Gifford Pinchot Forest.
And the inspiration for starting a little photo series on Gingerbread Snowflakes.
Nearly 20 years ago, my sweetie and I completely uprooted our life and moved to the Pacific Northwest USA. In the years since, we have spent hundreds of blissful days and untold rolls of film capturing the unique and special beauty of this magical landscape - glorious beaches, stunning volcanic peaks, lush forests, breathtaking waterfalls... even tiny fungi and flowers and sea creatures.
For us, whether we visit a favorite waterfall, explore someplace new or just happen upon a little 'shroom that is new to us, we find ourselves in a state of enchantment, awe and peace. And so...this series is really a love story.
Since I have no clear road map - (you know - organized set of pre-planned posts), this series will most likely be more of a meander! And hopefully a few moments escape into beauty.
Today - to begin - two of my most favorite spots in the whole wide Pacific Northwest! We return to them often so expect to see more of them in coming months!
Numerous little tributaries wind through the tangle of moss covered basalt and nurse trees strewn over the forest floor above the falls. This one - a particular favorite.
Deep forests are best photographed on cloudy days - tripods are always necessary. Ignoring the fact that water currents dancing around tripod legs is a perfect recipe for a blurry image, I stood my ground in the middle of the stream - the only place from which this shot is possible.
It was worth the compromise because a year later an onslaught of branches and boulders carried along by an unusually heavy spring runoff completely altered the path of the little stream. In time, the forest will again create a place of peace and beauty out of the chaos, but this scene as it is in this image - gone forever.
If fairies haven't claimed this small, fern covered clearing as a Fairy Council Room, they are missing the boat! Just look at all the fairy size places to sit!
The Hoh Rainforest, nestled in the Hoh river valley on the western flanks of the Olympic Mountain range, receives more rainfall than any other part of the west coast of the USA except Alaska - approximately 150 inches per year.
In addition to tripods, photography here usually requires umbrellas and plastic protection for both cameras and photographer; and therefore, almost every image is a two man operation!
Waiting for that fleeting moment when not a fern is moving consumes most of our image taking time. If it is not a slight stirring of air currents then it is drops falling from club moss or big leaf maple leaves that keep the delicate ferns in almost constant motion. Motion you don't even notice until you are ready to trip the shutter!
The "Fairy Council Room" can be found along the quarter mile long Hall of Mosses trail which begins and ends at the visitor's center in the Hoh Rainforest. Due to the fact that the sun is usually shining in July, August and September, we prefer to visit in June. Granted, it is still wet and rainy but a small price to pay for the absence of other visitors. The foliage is fresh, new and emerald green and the overcast sky allows for perfect light.
Leaving you now to wander around here in this quiet spot. Sit a bit, take a deep breath and feel the peace and beauty and magic of the Hall of Mosses.
Help! If you can!
There is no way the images in this post are as soft as they are appearing. I can not figure out the problem - but it seems to be occuring at the point I transfer them to Flickr.
I am posting as they are and hope to figure out the problem. If you have any clue - please let me know!
Those are beautiful...really
Submitted by Erin (not verified) on Sun, 06/03/2012 - 01:50.
Those are beautiful...really look like a glimpse into a magical realm.
These are such stunning
Submitted by joanie (not verified) on Sat, 06/02/2012 - 20:11.
These are such stunning images. All the greeny goodness I love. You're love of walking and talent with the camera equal beautiful pictures like these! Fantastic!
I fell in love with your
Submitted by Tammy (not verified) on Wed, 05/30/2012 - 22:51.
I fell in love with your pictures when I saw them in Flickr - they are really magical!
Regarding the sharpness - where did you see them where they looked sharper? Was it another program? or were they resized? (Two interesting posts - http://www.petapixel.com/2009/05/19/sharpening-your-photos-like-flickr/ & https://secure.flickr.com/groups/50mmf14/discuss/72157622450913234/) Since the shutter has to have a slow speed to get the water looking so smooth, wouldn't that make the rest of the picture look a little softer?
Thank you Tammy! Your comment
Submitted by Pam on Wed, 05/30/2012 - 23:30.
Thank you Tammy! Your comment in Flickr made me realize that loading a bunch of stuff into flickr in advance of a post might not be such a great idea!!!
Thank you so much for the links - I will definitely follow up and read them.
You are completely right - very slow shutter speed was used - slower than would normally be needed to create this effect with the water and necessary because of the low light and desire for good depth of field. But if a tripod is used and a shutter release to prevent camera shake - there really should be no loss of quality. In fact I go to great lengths to prevent camera shake - leading cause of softness!
The actual slides, made on very fine grain film are very, very sharp and can be made into prints 20x24 with no grain.
Avital has suggested that the problem could well be in the scan and how that scan is being read. So - probably something i will have to live with whenever using older work.
But - I haven't read your links yet - so maybe a solution! Again, thank you.
You live in such a beautiful
Submitted by Avital (not verified) on Wed, 05/30/2012 - 17:14.
You live in such a beautiful area and have captured it perfectly! I know you think desert and camels are pretty exotic but I would give almost anything to trade places with you for a week! I guess I need to travel more. :-)
Thanks for sharing the lovely photos. I look forward to seeing more of this series.
Love the photos and the
Submitted by iHanna (not verified) on Wed, 05/30/2012 - 15:24.
Love the photos and the stories, both fairy imaginary and of camera setting up camp in the river! :-) Will look forward to more in this series for sure!
I love, love, love walking
Submitted by Elizabeth (not verified) on Tue, 05/29/2012 - 23:11.
I love, love, love walking through our Michigan woods and taking all the photos I want. I've been mulling over what I want to do with some of them lately. Your Pacific Northwestern woods are so gorgeous and lush! I love all that moss and the waterfalls. :)
Such gorgeous photography,
Submitted by Erin Fickert-Rowland (not verified) on Tue, 05/29/2012 - 20:27.
Such gorgeous photography, Pam! Really stunning water photos! (and I hope the fairies won't be too mad with you sharing their secret places!
Oh goodness Erin! I didn't
Submitted by Pam on Tue, 05/29/2012 - 20:31.
Oh goodness Erin! I didn't think of that - making the fairies mad. I hope not!
Love this......An opportunity
Submitted by Denise (not verified) on Tue, 05/29/2012 - 20:15.
Love this......An opportunity to just enjoy the photos and not stress that I might not be able to make what I'm looking at!!!! If you stare at the photos long enough you might see those hidden gnomes and sentry dragons. I know I did......thanks Pam
Hummmmmmmm..... better take a
Submitted by Pam on Tue, 05/29/2012 - 20:33.
Hummmmmmmm..... better take a closer look! Gnomes you say? And sentry dragons? Oh my!


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In the third chapter of John, we find two baptizers, one named Jesus and the other named John the Baptist. Both had disciples and both were preaching justice as the way to love. A rabble rouser came up and challenged John the Baptist and his disciples, "Why is that guy Jesus over there baptizing more people than you are?"
Often when we participate in great movements of justice there are different types of questions that arise.
I love questions. I think that they are our chief tool in our pursuit of knowledge about our world and our self. I believe that there is nothing purer than an honest seeker. However, we also must be aware that there are questions that are not about seeking knowledge…these are the leading questions that seek to divide movements for justice.
These are the seeds of division.
The seeds of division ultimately ask us if we are going to care about ourselves more than the larger movement for justice.
The rabble rouser of Aenon was interested in dividing John the Baptist and Jesus by planting a seed of division and selfishness in the heart of John the Baptist.
It would be like someone asking you: Did you know that they are getting all the credit and you are doing all the work?
We must beware of such questions and questioners, because the seeds of division they sow can ultimately keep us from the justice we desperately want to achieve.
We've experienced tremendous victories for social justice as a church and larger community over the past few months.
We must beware of seeds of division.
The desire to make ourselves increase can keep us from achieving further victories for justice.
Ultimately, John the Baptist stands united with Jesus in his reply, "I must decrease so that Jesus can increase." John the Baptist is saying that I must decrease so that justice can be achieved.
John the Baptist loved justice enough to shut up.
Do we love justice enough to shut up and let others get the credit for achieving it?


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Yey! Black Friday! I'm excited, because you know – I hate shopping. Shopping is the worst because you spend so much time looking around for things that you may or may not want. You're not even actually going to the store to get something you know you want. You're just slowly wandering around hoping that something jumps out at you and screams, "Pick me! If you don't you'll never be happy again." That's too time consuming, and frankly a waste of time and money.
If you go to the store, know what you're going there to get. Don't just "shop" seems like wasteful spending.
Anyway… I don't consider Black Friday shopping. It's hunting. And, I like hunting. It's probably because there's a challenge. I'm a creative person at heart, and they say that challenges are loved by creative people. Can't say that I have any points to argue with.
I hunt for DVD deals. Mark does too. It's our thing. We love movies, and we love owning them. You'd be surprised (as we would be too) to find out exactly how many times we've re-watched our movies. We're careful with them, and scratches are something not tolerated in our home. I would say that I'm not surprised that some of them don't work anymore, but all of them still do. We bond over movies.
Walmart is going to be ground zero for our Black Friday. I'll be there at 6pm, just like everyone else. I'll scout out our favorites, and then dive in when they're available. I am kind of nervous about this location. Not only because some of the folks around here are pretty intimidating, but because I know a lot of us in the community live out in the country. It's either Satillte Internet and Television, or mobile data. They all want their movies, for low to no cost.
In the city, people could care less about the movies. They had high speed internet, and could watch them all day long, on demand, on high speed virtually limitless internet. All the internet out in the country has to be carefully monitored, and that means no movie streaming via hulu or netflix. Yeah, those with Satillte could watch movies on there, but not anything good unless you pay to rent them. Who wants to pay more for something already expensive? Shouldn't you get what you want to watch anyways?
I just hope that I'm able to at least get some really awesome movies this Black Friday. I need to look at their flier more closely. I'm sure that there's something that I can't live without that'll be somewhere pretty far away from the movies. But, that's why I'll have Mark there. We'll team up against it, and get some awesome grabs. If I have to, I'll make my little brother get in on the mix too; ha-ha!
I'm excited.


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I broke up with my scale.
I know. I'm crazy.
Someone who is all about being healthier, losing weight, getting into better shape, and being the best version of herself is breaking up with her scale.
How do I measure progress? Encourage others? Know if I'm healthy or not?
My question for you is this: how are any of those things tied to your scale weight?
Healthier is not based on minimizing your gravitational mass.
Progress is not measured by what you have lost.
Encouragement doesn't come from a smaller number.
On a personal level…
For far too long, my self-worth has been intimately tied to the number I see on the scale. If it went down I was happier and worth more as a human being. If it went up I was useless, unable to believe in myself and my positive attributes.
At my thinnest, I would stand on a scale 5-10 times a day just so I could see that number go down. Even if it went down by ounces I'd feel good. I was a capable person who couldn't do wrong.
I became obsessed with getting my weight down to 140 pounds. Why 140? It was what I weighed the day I graduated from high school when I was 17 years old.
See some flaws in that goal?
It didn't consider what was best for me. I didn't consider my current activity level. It didn't consider my mental health. It didn't consider the person I've become in the last ten years.
These last few months I've tried very hard to convince myself that I am not a number. I am not a single measure of my existence. I focused on how I was feeling and whether or not my hunger was emotional or physical.
But still, if I stepped on a scale and saw that the number went up I would stop eating. If I stepped on the scale and saw that the number went down I would start eating, and usually keep eating.
Last week I battered myself for putting on two pounds. And I got sick of the negative mental energy I was fostering.
I put my home scale away and I walk a wide berth around the scale at the gym.
I gave up on self-sabotage.
Not focusing on a number and instead focusing on my workout, my eating, and my emotions has been a relief. I forgave myself for making mistakes and gave myself permission to exist.
The scale does not define my health journey or the progress I've made.
A number does not tell me how close I am to reaching an end goal.
Poundage does not tell me that I can or cannot love myself.
This is what I have to say to you.
The scale should not and does not quantify your worth as a human being. It doesn't tell you whether or not you're attractive, desirable, or valuable. A number does not define you or represent your wonderful and unique qualities as an individual. It does not validate your life.


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Today is the first day of classes.
I'm scared. Will the students be able to see through me?
Will they see I'm only holding on by a thread… by my finger nails?
I want to do right — I want to jump back in to work and teaching and committee meetings.
But not right now….


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Author: Maciej Sobolewski
Although the beginning of the gaming industry dates back to the 1970s, it wasn't up until the last decade that the industry exploded into the Internet Age and became a worldwide sensation.
During the 1970s, technology limitations made it impossible for developers to create complex games. Because of this the games often presented simple mechanics and graphics. Lack of any in game linguistic content resulted in games having only the original language. This changed drastically during the 1980s, when the biggest videogame companies in Japan such as Nintendo, Sony and Sega saw a huge opportunity to ship their games to other markets, especially to the English ones. With more linguistic content, games became available in two languages – Japanese as the original and English as the localized one. However, lack of experience in this field led to the birth of a completely new language – Engrish, which haunted the translators and produced quite a lot of funny mistranslations such as all your bases are belong to us or Conglaturation.
The 1990s were characterized by revolution and rapid development in gaming, ranging from graphics and bigger environments to vast, branched out plots with more character dialogues. This, combined with the growing demand for localized content coming from non-English markets, drove the necessity in having a specialized branch of software translation – gaming localization.
The following decade saw the consolidation of the gaming market and the emergence of well backed, AAA studios associated with major entertainment companies. Game publishers realized that the best way to grab the market was to ship a game alongside its localized versions in different languages rather than localizing a game after releasing the original version. Thus the simultaneous shipment was designed. This was the start of interactive online gaming.
Nowadays, the gaming industry has grown immensely, thanks in great part to improved broadband access that led to the explosion of online games. Game localization is a vital function of the ever-expanding global game industry as it's responsible for half of the industry's total revenue stream and according to Newzoo games market will reach $102.9 billion in 2017.
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I feel like we're chasing each other around in circles -- not knowing what each other's doing.
Rev. Mike Carver
Clergy, local politicians, townspeople and volunteers gathered at the Church of God of Prophecy last week with a mission: to set up a long-range disaster recovery program.
The meeting, moderated by Gil Furst of Lutheran Disaster Response, also drew representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Small Business Administration and Church World Service (CWS).
By close of the meeting, local clergy had established a steering committee that would be responsible for a future interfaith effort to put the town back together.
Such a cooperative effort was definitely needed, said the Rev. Mike Carver, who also serves as the local representative of the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR).
"I feel like we're chasing each other around in circles -- not knowing what each other's doing," he said.
A volunteer from the Southern Baptist Convention echoed Carver's sentiments. Most people, he said, thought the Southern Baptists were just cooking meals in Carbon Hill. But they didn't realize people like him were also out in the field cleaning up debris.
"Folks, you don't want my cooking," he joked.
Lesli Remaly, the CWS representative, said her organization would help local churches band together and communicate effectively, so that the work of volunteers wouldn't be needlessly repeated.
And representatives from FEMA and the American Red Cross cautioned churches not to spend too much money early on in the recovery.
"I'm here and I've got money to spend," said the Red Cross representative. "Save your money until I've spent my money and FEMA has spent their money. Then you can spend your money."
Ken Skalitzky, the FEMA liaison, encouraged volunteer leaders to keep track of work hours since those hours can be used as credit toward overall federal funds given to the town.
Skalitzky said work hours were calculated at$15 an hour.
"Your work has value," he said. "So don't discount what you do. Keep track of that stuff."
Mayor James Richardson said municipal workers would continue to clear the street of debris until the job was done.
"We're hitting it street to street," he said. "We ain't leaving nobody out."
Most of all Richardson was pleased with the outpouring of volunteer help his town has received.
"We have been blessed with volunteers," he said. "We'll never be able to repay them."
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When I think about the importance of a proper supply chain management process, I can't help but compare it to the responsibilities of parenthood and bringing up a child. You'll have to stick with me on this, as I imagine some of you are a little sceptical about this analogy…
Supply chain management is all about overseeing the lifecycle of a product, from the very beginning when it's just a bundle of raw material joy until its ready to fly the nest and move on via the distribution network and into the real world. See what I mean? Parenthood. For those still struggling with this metaphor, allow me to further elaborate. Each stage of raising a child can be compared to efficient supply chain management. Let's break down the process:
- Raw material: starting the journey as nothing more than a twinkle in your eye, your product is conceived.
- Development: with ideas and insight, you'll help it through the early stages of growth
- Manufacture: Congratulations, your product is born! With education, valuable life lessons, and support, your product will continue to flourish.
- Distribution: now that you've done everything you can to support your product, it's time for it to fly the nest and begin its new life.
Of course, bringing up a child isn't that simple or straightforward and there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Bringing up a child is hard work, especially when it comes to keeping track of their progress, development and the everyday costs of bringing them up. But imagine how easy it could be if you had the help of an ERP solution like Microsoft Dynamics NAV to keep a track on all of the above stages! Sadly, parenthood isn't that easy, but supply chain management could be!
When it comes to running your business, an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) solution like Microsoft Dynamics NAV gives you a holistic view of your supply chain activities, which is critical for measuring the efficiency of your company. What's more, it also provides you with the right type of control of your supply chain thus ensuring that everything runs like clockwork. With more efficient employees and procedures, more control over costs, you'll be able to provide better customer service and increase profits.
Microsoft Dynamics NAV allows for better collaboration between departments and employees. From a parenting perspective, that kind of support and communication makes raising a child a little bit easier. Dynamics NAV will also make your processes more productive as your people will have the information they need at their fingertips. If only it was that simple to have the parenting handbook at our fingertips too!
Dynamics NAV gives users some much-needed insight that empowers businesses to make the right decisions for themselves. This could be the selection of the right vendor, managing costs & shipping times or just managing warehouse needs more efficiently. All of these factors will give you the foresight to actively plan cash flow and to provide proactive customer service.
In a nutshell, NAV also allows you to:
NAV has not been designed as an 'out of the box' solution; its biggest selling point is that it is completely customisable right across your business, including your supply chain. It can be developed around the way your business operates meaning you are not limited to the system's capabilities.
When it comes to raising a child or implementing a new ERP system, it's all about getting the right support. For example, if you were considering schools for your child, you'd send them to the best school possible. Likewise, as a business, you'll want to work with someone that has experience of your industry and has previous experience of implementing NAV in this environment. You wouldn't put your child in a poor educational facility just as you wouldn't employ a vendor that knows nothing about your industry.
If you're ready to face the responsibilities of proper supply chain management, give us a call and we can give you the support you need.
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Steak Marinade
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Even with the harvest season in full swing, Don Templeton's day starts with the cows.
His alarm clock blares at 3:30 a.m. He throws on work clothes and hops into his purple 1993 Ford Ranger for a short drive to the family farm northwest of Evansville.
About a mile away, Don's twin brother, Rich Jr., starts his day the same way. He wakes at 3:30, dresses and drives to work in his 2001 Dodge Ram 2500. On his way, he passes standing crops waiting to be picked.
Their morning routines are short. No bacon and eggs. No newspaper and coffee. They prefer to squeeze out extra time in bed than rise for breakfast.
As Don puts it, sleep is more important than coffee.
The brothers meet on the farm. Amid the cold air and overnight darkness, they begin the first of three daily milking sessions. Sunrise is still hours away.
Milking cows is a year-round responsibility. But in the heart of fall, the Templetons must spend every available minute in the fields harvesting corn and soybeans.
For some, harvest season means nothing but an occasional tractor-induced traffic jam.
For farmers, it's the busiest time of year, especially if, like the Templetons, they also have to milk cows.
"A lot of times I think, you know, I'm up at 4 o'clock in the morning. I'm out there doing my stuff," Don said. "I've been out there for a while. I'm not sure a lot of people understand what goes into what I do every day."
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After the early milking is finished and breakfast is over, the Templetons must prepare their equipment for the day's harvest. The type of head attached to the combine differs for corn and soybean work. Soybeans are harvested using a wide drum with rotating blades. The corn attachment looks like a row of pointy, outstretched fingers.
Their machinery isn't outdated, but their tractors aren't fresh off the assembly line either. They prep the combine and do a quick maintenance check, then wait for the morning dew to dry.
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Don and his twin brother, both 48, are two of the farm's four full-time employees. Their 74-year-old father, Rich Sr., and Rich Jr.'s 23-year-old son, Christopher, complete the workforce.
The Templetons have farmed outside Evansville for about a century. They aren't sure when the family started farming. The farm has grown, but it's still a midsize operation, milking 150 cows and growing about 1,000 acres of crops.
It doesn't appear this season's harvest will stack up to last year, when Wisconsin experienced record corn and soybean yields. Spring planting time was rainy, keeping farmers out of the fields or flooding low spots.
The Templetons lost a swath of one of their soybean fields because of oversaturated ground, though the wet spring didn't derail this year's crop. It might not match last season, but it will come close. Don was expecting a decrease anyway.
In areas without rain damage, the crop is strong. A corn field on County M has sandy soil, allowing water to drain easily. Here, the corn is "phenomenal," Don said.
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The family gathers again in the late morning for a lunch spread made by Shirley, Rich Sr.'s wife. But the harvest season leaves little time for rest, and Don and Rich Sr. stay in the fields. Shirley brown bags their lunches and asks a visitor to deliver them. In Sharpie, she scrawls their names on the outside of the bags.
Rich Sr. sets his lunch on the cabin floor and nibbles on a Rice Krispies treat. He's combining corn, which he prefers to soybeans. He doesn't have a reason, but perhaps it's the sound. Harvesting soybeans produces a loud, erratic noise. Corn is loud too, but it generates a repetitive rhythm. With a full stomach from lunch and the sun heating the cabin, the droning sound can lull a man to sleep.
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Everybody in the family helps bring in the harvest, but Don and Rich Sr. usually spend afternoons in the fields with Rich Jr. and Christopher in the dairy parlor. In a two-man harvest operation, Don typically sits in a grain cart at the edge of a field while his dad mans the combine.
When it fills, Rich Sr. keeps the combine rolling as Don pulls alongside. A combine auger empties corn or beans into the moving grain cart that Don then pulls to the edge of the field and empties into a semitrailer truck. He later drives the semi to a nearby grain elevator.
Most of their corn goes there, but some is ground into powder and used to feed cows. Don packs the pulverized kernels into a storage bunker, but on a windy day, the loose powder is hard to control. The dust coats his clothes and lodges in the creases of his face.
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At noon in the dairy parlor, Christopher and Rich Jr. get ready to milk cows a second time. The final milking will follow at 7 p.m., which Christopher typically handles himself. Depending on how many people are working, it usually takes two to three hours to finish each session.
In a nearby field, Rich Sr. rumbles across the ground in the combine.
Technology has changed in his seven decades in agriculture. Self-driving tractors, such as the one his sons use to plant, are still a novelty to him.
"You see how straight the rows are? … Being as old as I am, I feel that they have taken a lot of the—you probably think I'm crazy—but what I considered sport or fun out of farming," he said. "I always prided myself on being able to mow straight, plant straight, stuff like that, that today they leave up to the satellites.
"When I get in the tractor, I like to have a throttle, shift lever, clutch. Now, you've got nothing but buttons."
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Christopher is part of the farm's fifth generation. Economic and demographic changes have transformed agriculture in that time, forcing farms to either expand or specialize in a niche area.
A recent surplus of milk and grain has made it hard for midsize farm families to thrive. It's driven commodity prices down and hindered farmers from making any significant upgrades.
The Templetons don't think they would ever lose the farm, even if the market cratered. But the thought of someday being forced to cut the dairy operation often crosses Christopher's mind, he said.
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A high-pitched beeping inside the combine cabin interrupts the soybean harvest. Rich Sr. pauses the machine and looks at the control panel. He presses some buttons and the noise stops. He returns to his work, rolling over the bean fields and leaving obliterated stalks in his wake.
A few minutes later, the noise returns. Rich Sr. goes through the same troubleshooting routine to fix the problem. But the beeping keeps coming back. What exactly is the issue?
"I don't know," he says. "I just push buttons hoping to solve the problem."
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About five years ago, the family considered building a milk processing plant and using it to make ice cream. It would have further diversified their operation to help withstand economic slumps.
They wouldn't have needed to add more cows to make it work. And they could have hired more members of Christopher's generation full-time. Don and Rich Jr. said most of their kids would be interested in coming back if they could.
But they couldn't pull the trigger.
They're comfortable making financial projections on milk and grain commodities. Trying to secure a market share with an ice cream product unknown to consumers was too much of a risk.
They still have the plans, though.
"Maybe we'll revisit that thing another time just because it might make our operation more profitable," Don said. "We need to find a way to become more profitable through a different avenue, whether it's processing milk or growing some kind of niche crop. Tons of people are doing it. We might just need to figure out what our thing is."
The processing plant might never materialize, but it shows what a farm family might consider as normal crop and dairy revenues get tighter.
For now, they're happy with their current size. It would be great to support more jobs for family members, but hiring multiple outside workers to support an expansion project isn't something they're interested in doing, Rich Jr. said.
"We don't make a lot of money, but it's not just about that. It's not for me," Rich Jr. said. "I do what I do because I love it. It's not because I get paid a lot."
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By mid-afternoon, Don has made multiple trips with the semi to the grain elevator to dump corn. During the harvest peak, the line can stack 10 trucks deep. Farmers often get out and chat while waiting for the line to inch forward. The camaraderie extends to the road; farmers wave as they drive past each other.
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Being passionate about agriculture is a must. Farming is hard work, with long hours and low pay. It doesn't leave much time for outside interests. Everyone gets a separate week of vacation each year, usually opting for somewhere warm in the dead of winter. But by the end of that week, they're eager to resume the farm routine, Don said.
Contrary to some people his age, Christopher finds enjoyment in work. His free time is rarely extravagant, preferring to spend time with his fiancée or friends.
"My hobbies are here," he said. "This is what I like to do the most."
Christopher likes his work routine. The brothers stick to the same breakfast each day. But one of the most appealing parts about farming is getting to do something different, Don said.
No day follows the same pattern. Milking happens at regular times, but odd jobs fill the hours between. The Templetons always have something to do, never quite reaching the end of their to-do list.
"Even when you have a bad day or a hard day or whatever, it's still what I want to do every day," Rich Jr. said. "I'm not looking to do something different. It's what we live for and what we do.
"My dad always says, he's never had a bad day or never a day where he didn't enjoy what he did. There are days where I don't enjoy some of the things I'm doing, but I've never had a day where I didn't want to come the next day."
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The sun is falling fast. But the day is far from over. Rich Sr. is still in the combine, and Don is making deliveries. Christopher must complete the evening milking session. Rich Jr. will join his dad and brother in the fields.
When the sun sets, they'll flip on their machinery lights and keep going. The Templetons will continue to deliver crop loads until the grain elevator closes at 7 p.m. And they'll run the combine a little longer and fill the semi one last time so it's ready to deliver a full load the next morning.
Then the family will return home, wake before dawn and get back to work.


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Jerry Jones A Finalist For 2017 Pro Football Hall Of Fame Class
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has been selected as a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2017, chosen by the hall's contributor committee.
The Cowboys won three Super Bowls in a span of four seasons from 1992 to 1995 after Jones bought the team in 1989 and fired Tom Landry, the only coach the franchise had known.
The 73-year-old billionaire who made his fortune in the oil business was also a pioneer in sponsorships, sparking a lawsuit from the NFL when he struck deals outside the league's revenue-sharing model. He played college football at Arkansas and was a member of the Razorbacks' 1964 national championship team.
The 2017 class will be selected during Super Bowl weekend in February.


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Another week, another film festival and another strong showing for Saoirse Ronan in "Lady Bird," a character study by first-time solo director Greta Gerwig. After premiering on Sept. 1 to rave reviews at Telluride, this A24 release was the talk of the Toronto film festival on Sept. 8. Ronan, who lost her Oscar bids for "Atonement" (2007) and "Brooklyn" (2015), plays the title character: Christine "Lady Bird" Macpherson, a teenager looking to spread her wings.
Racking up even more rave reviews for her performance, Ronan is likely to contend in Best Actress. And she could well win, much like Jennifer Lawrence did for "Silver Linings Playbook" five years ago. Like Ronan, Lawrence was an ingenue who had already contended at the Oscars, losing her 201 Best Actress bid for "Winter's Bone" to Natalie Portman ("Black Swan"). And her winning role was much like that of Ronan's in "Lady Bird," a defiant young woman who stands up for herself.
Laurie Metcalf, who steals scenes as Christine's mother Marion, is being tipped for her first Best Supporting Actress Oscar nomination. This three-time Emmy champ for "Roseanne" (1992-1994), is in her prime, awards wise. Last year, she reaped three Emmy nominations for different roles and this year she won a Tony Award for her turn in the comedy "A Doll's House, Part 2."
Gerwig also wrote this intimate look at the life of someone like she once was: a Sacramento Catholic schoolgirl. Her cast includes other awards-friendly names like Oscar nominee Lucas Hedges ("Manchester by the Sea"), Tony winner Tracy Letts ("Homeland," "Divorce"), Tony nominee Stephen Henderson ("Fences") and newcomer Timothee Chalamet ("Call Me By Your Name").
After working in indie films for the better part of a decade, including co-directing and co-starring in the 2008 romantic drama "Nights and Weekends," Gerwig's big break came in 2012 with the title role in "Frances Ha," a film that she co-wrote with director Noah Baumbach.
A24 is positioning "Lady Bird" as a key awards player, with its release nationwide beginning on Nov. 10. Expect this film to do well with the dueling indie prizes of the Gotham and Spirit Awards. Gerwig contended at both for her performance in 2010's "Greenberg.
Be sure to make your Oscar nomination predictions so that Hollywood studio executives and top name stars can see how their films are faring in our Academy Awards odds. Don't be afraid to jump in now since you can keep changing your predictions until just before nominees are announced on January 23. And join in the fierce debate over the 2018 Oscars taking place right now with Hollywood insiders in our film forums. Read more Gold Derby entertainment news.


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Order your hardcover copy of Horoscopes: Reality or Trickery? by Kimberly Blaker. Available March 21, 2018.
Horoscopes: Reality or Trickery? is available in both hardcover and paperback. The ebook edition is also available March 21, 2018, through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other online book retailers.
Title: Horoscopes: Reality or Trickery?
Author: Kimberly Blaker
Illustrator: Diana Silkina
Cover Illustrator: Cassie King
Format: Paperback
Size: 6″ x 9″
Pages: 73
Age: 9 -13 years
Grades: 4th – 8th
Horoscopes: Reality or Trickery? is an entertaining educational STEM book that provides kids the tools and information needed to decide for themselves whether astrology is real or just a hoax.
In this book, readers learn a brief history of astrology and examine claims made by astrologers. Kids hear the arguments both for and against its validity and examine the scientific evidence – or lack thereof – for astrology. Readers also discover the tricks astrologers use to write horoscopes that create the illusion horoscopes are valid forecasts or assessments of personality.
Horoscopes: Reality or Trickery? is designed to help kids better understand the scientific method and develop critical thinking skills. The book contains seven activities and experiments to entertain and educate readers on the scientific process and making deductions as kids sleuth for the truth about astrology.
"In an early 1990s episode of The Simpsons, Homer has an alien abduction experience that he interprets otherworldly, which Lisa debunks by turning to an issue of Jr. Skeptic magazine. That inspired me to found a real Jr. Skeptic magazine, still in print, dedicated to educating middle school and high school (and often adults) on science and critical thinking. But we need much more than this to make science and society sane and rational, and this delightful book by Kimberly Blaker is the perfect balance of education and entertainment on a particular topic (horoscopes and astrology) that generalizes to any such claim. How do we know what is true? Science is the best tool we have, and this wonderful book should be gifted to every parent, teacher, and student." —Michael Shermer is the Publisher of Skeptic magazine, a monthly columnist for Scientific American, and a Presidential Fellow at Chapman University. He is the author of Why People Believe Weird Things, The Believing Brain, and The Moral Arc. His latest book is Heavens on Earth.
"This is a delightful book that, while aimed at pre-teens, will provide an interesting and informative read for teenagers and adults as well. Although astrology is its focus, the promotion of critical thinking is its goal. That goal is brilliantly addressed both through the presentation of accurate information in a manner that makes it enjoyable to read and by challenging readers to gather relevant data of their own. All this is done without ever being preachy or condescending. Pseudoscience often appeals because it is fascinating and exciting, but this book demonstrates that critical thinking about pseudoscience can be just as fascinating and exciting, while having the additional advantage of dealing with what is real." —Professor James Alcock, PhD., Department of Psychology, Glendon College, York University, author of Belief: What It Means to Believe and Why Our Convictions Are So Compelling, and fellow and member of the Executive Council for the Committee for the Skeptical Inquirer
"A delightful, entertaining, and thorough account of astrology. Explains how astrology has been tested, how we know it doesn't work, and why some people still believe it does. It even provides readers with simple exercises they can do to test astrology's claims for themselves, and shows how to think critically about questionable claims." —Harriet A. Hall, MD., retired family physician and former Air Force flight surgeon, author of Women Aren't Supposed to Fly: The Memoirs of a Female Flight Surgeon, and columnist (aka SkepDoc) for Skeptic magazine
"Is astrology all a con? This helpful book weighs up the evidence in a simple way, helping kids to assess the claims themselves and even to design their own experiments to find out. —Susan Blackmore is a psychologist and lecturer and the author of The Meme Machine and Consciousness: A Very Short Introduction. She's done extensive research on the paranormal and is one of Britain's best-known skeptics.


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- By Christine Stapleton Palm Beach Post Staff Writer
ALERT: President Donald J. Trump is expected to visit Mar-a-Lago this weekend. The Federal Aviation Administration issued an alert to pilots this morning warning of VIP movement March 2-3. Trump's 2020 campaign is also hosting a fundraiser at Mar-a-Lago on Saturday night.
The president is expected to arrive at Palm Beach International Airport on Friday, after attending the funeral of televangelist Bill Graham.
It will be the president's 14th visit to Palm Beach.
Good morning. Here is the president's schedule today.
10:30 a.m. Daily intelligence briefing.
11:00 a.m. Meeting with Republican members of the Senate on renewable fuel standards.
12:00 p.m. Receives the Boy Scouts of America Report to the Nation.
2:45 p.m. Meeting with Republican members of the House of Representatives about trade.
4:00 p.m. Announcement regarding additional leadership in the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
UPDATE 1:11 p.m.: In an odd twist of fate, the president is encouraging Texans to vote for Republican Sen. Ted Cruz. Both men played nasty during their presidential campaign.
In one tweet, candidate Trump juxtaposed a picture of his wife, fashion model Melania Trump, against an unflattering photo of Cruz's wife. In another tweet, he threatened to "spill the beans" on Cruz's wife, although no "beans" were spilled and the meaning of the tweet remains unknown.
Cruz fired back, saying the president had slandered his wife and then called Trump a "sniveling coward," "pathological liar," "utterly amoral" and a "serial philanderer."
UPDATE 9:21 a.m.: The president issued an executive order this morning creating the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition. The 30-member, volunteer council will serve two-year terms.
The executive order also requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop a "national strategy to expand children's participation in youth sports, encourage regular physical activity, including active play, and promote good nutrition for all Americans."
The strategy will focus on communities with below average sports participation and communities with limited access to athletic facilities or recreational areas.
As of 2016, only 37 percent of children played team sports on a regular basis, down from 45 percent in 2008, according to the order.
Although the new council is tasked with promoting "good nutrition," the order provides no details, requirements or goals regarding healthier eating.
According to Corey Lewandowski, his former campaign manager who wrote the book "Let Trump Be Trump," the president would usually go 14 to 16 hours without eating, then have a full McDonald's dinner of two Big Macs, two Filet-O-Fish sandwiches, and a small chocolate shake — a total of 2,430 calories.
The president also does not have "a dedicated, defined exercise program," according to the president's physician, who examined the president in January. Trump's body mass index puts him just shy of an obesity classification, the physican said.
UPDATE 9:03 a.m.: Catching up with Monday's action on Fox News appears to have riled up the president and brought his attenion back to the Russia investigation.
Three new tweets indicate the president is catching up with interviews on Fox News that aired Monday.
In a tweet posted at 7:45 a.m. the president quoted Andrew Napolitano, who appeared on a Fox News show Monday evening. He then mentioned a quote from a law professor before jumping back to Ken Starr's appearance on "Fox and Friends" Monday morning.
UPDATE 7:01 a.m.: The president just broke a two-day social media dry spell with this tweet on Hillary Clinton.


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Not-for-Profit Advisory Committee
Meeting Notes
February 22, 2017
The Not-for-Profit Advisory Committee's purpose is to assist the Accounting Standards Board (AcSB) on maintaining and improving the accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations (NFPOs) in Part III of the CPA Canada Handbook – Accounting and in identifying the need for non-authoritative guidance about the standards. The Committee makes recommendations to the AcSB but is not authorized to interpret or provide authoritative guidance on accounting standards for NFPOs.
This document has been prepared by the staff of the AcSB and is based on discussions during the Committee's meeting. The meeting notes do not necessarily represent the views of the AcSB and nothing in them constitutes authoritative guidance on acceptable or unacceptable application of accounting standards for NFPOs. Only the AcSB can make such a determination.
Contributions – Revenue Recognition and Related Matters
Using Consistent Concepts to Recognize Revenue
The Committee discussed the benefits of having a consistent conceptual basis for recognizing revenue derived from contributions and revenue derived from sales of goods and services. The Committee observed that many NFPO preparers use Section 3400, Revenue in Part II to account for revenue from the sale of goods and services, which for some types of NFPOs, such as arts organizations, makes up a significant portion of their revenue. A few Committee members noted that they would not want the timing of the Contributions Project to be delayed because of activities, such as research, being done on revenue in Part II. Other Committee members expressed concerns with using the same model to recognize revenue from contributions as is used for sales of goods and services. However, the Committee agreed that consistency in how different types of revenue is recognized and the resulting comparability between organizations using Parts II and III would be beneficial, particularly for those users who read financial statements prepared using different accounting frameworks in the CPA Canada Handbook – Accounting.
Possible Options to Account for Donor Stipulated Contributions
The Committee discussed the differences between Canada and other jurisdictions (Australia, New Zealand, U.K. and the U.S.) relating to the accounting for contributions. The Committee also continued their discussion from their November 2016 meeting relating to the pros and cons of each of the deferral and restricted fund methods.
The Committee discussed the following options for accounting for donor stipulated contributions:
- Specify the types of NFPOs permitted to use a particular method. The Committee agreed that this would increase comparability among similar types of NFPOs.
- Amend the deferral method to limit the deferral of donor stipulated contributions to only those that have enforceable rights of return. This would mean that donor restricted contributions without enforceable rights of return would no longer be deferred and would be recognized immediately as revenue. Unrestricted contributions would be unaffected and would continue to be recognized as revenue immediately. The Committee noted that by not deferring all donor restricted contributions, this may have a negative effect as an NFPO would show higher revenues. For example, it could affect the funding received by an NFPO or a charity's evaluation from a rating agency. One Committee member also noted that it could create tension between donors and recipients since it may inadvertently encourage contributions with enforceable rights of return. This could also affect the ability of a charity to issue income tax receipts since donations with enforceable rights of return would not qualify.
- Amend the restricted fund method to defer donor stipulated contributions that have enforceable rights of return since they meet the definition of a liability. Unrestricted contributions and donor restricted contributions without enforceable rights of return would continue to be recognized immediately as revenue as long as the organization had established a restricted fund for that purpose. One Committee member noted that for most NFPOs, this amendment would have a minimal impact since most contributions are unrestricted or have no enforceable rights of return.
- Amend the restricted fund method to require that a restricted fund must be established for all purposes for which donor restricted funds are received. If a restricted fund is not created, the NFPO would be required to only use the deferral method to account for all of its contributions. This removes the ability of an NFPO applying the restricted fund method to also use the deferral method for contributions that have no corresponding restricted funds. Various Committee members thought this amendment was appropriate since currently it is confusing for users when an NFPO uses both methods simultaneously.
- Simplify the presentation requirements of the restricted fund method since the financial statements look different than what many people are accustomed to seeing.
Some Committee members observed that in principle developing one method could be beneficial. However, other Committee members noted the challenges of developing one method since it would need to meet the needs of different types of NFPOs and their users. The Committee agreed that both the deferral and restricted fund methods have merit and are appropriate in different circumstances and for different types of organizations or transactions. A majority of the Committee noted their preference for retaining both methods. However, the Committee agreed that some improvements could be made to increase comparability among similar types of NFPOs.
Combinations of Not-for-Profit Organizations
Currently, Part III does not contain guidance on combinations of NFPOs and, instead, refers NFPOs to other sources of GAAP. The Committee thinks that there are a variety of approaches being used in Canada to account for combinations of NFPOs. The most common method used is U.S. GAAP. The Committee discussed the emerging trends in practice, as well as the accounting requirements in other jurisdictions (Australia, New Zealand, and the U.K.).
The Committee agreed that the motivation for performing combinations of for-profit enterprises is different than for NFPOs since for-profit enterprises focus on maximizing shareholder value. However, the reason for combinations between NFPOs is to combine resources and save costs. The Committee thinks that combinations between NFPOs in Canada are becoming increasingly complex with multiple parties involved. The Committee observed that there is helpful guidance in other jurisdictions; however, the information is difficult to find. Therefore, the Committee agreed to advise the AcSB that until guidance is developed in Part III for combinations of NFPOs, the requirements in other jurisdictions should be made available.
Part II Proposals
As part of the Committee's mandate to monitor changes in Part II that may affect NFPOs, the Committee was provided with a summary of current projects. The Committee discussed proposed changes relating to the following:
- redeemable preferred shares issued in a tax planning arrangement; and
- 2017 annual improvements.
The Committee also discussed issues for consideration in the 2018 annual improvement process for Part II and considered the following additional issues:
- The accounting for the cash surrender value of insurance contracts- The Committee noted that there is inconsistency in whether the cash surrender value is accounted for and presented on the face of the financial statements or disclosed in the notes.
- The increasing use of new types of financial instruments (for example, social impact bonds) by NFPOs since traditional forms of funding (for example, donations and government funding) are declining. The Committee noted that it is unclear how to account for these instruments since they are based on non-financial measures.
The Committee agreed to recommend that the AcSB consider these issues when assessing its future project priorities.
The Committee also received an update on the AcSB's consultation with stakeholders about the relative priorities for Part II. One Committee member observed that changes to revenue recognition in Part II could significantly affect those NFPOs that have substantial sales of goods and services since they use Part II to account for them.
Other Issues
Some Committee members emphasized the need for guidance relating to cap and trade programs since currently there is no guidance. This is particularly important for certain types of NFPOs, such as universities.
Another Committee member noted that additional guidance on various topics might be helpful to NFPOs. For example, one member noted that there is no guidance in Part II for determining whether an arrangement contains a lease.
The Staff noted that both of these issues also affect private enterprises and have also been raised by the AcSB's Private Enterprises Advisory Committee. The Committee agreed to recommend that the AcSB also consider these additional issues when assessing its future project priorities.
Public Sector Accounting Board Update
The Public Sector Accounting Board's (PSAB) Director presented an update on PSAB's 2017-2020 Strategic Plan and the 2017-2018 Work Plan as it relates to NFPOs. This update highlighted that a key focus in PSAB's Strategic Plan, which received favorable support from stakeholders, relates to developing guidance for NFPOs in the public sector. The next steps will include further research and consultations to better understand the financial reporting needs of the NFPO and users of their financial statements.


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Our Wooden Supplies softwood and hardwood gates are covered by a 10 year warranty against inherent defects such as manufacturing, treatment failure and fitness for purpose.
Manufacturing refers to joinery best practices not being followed, resulting in poor quality craftsmanship.
Treatment failure refers to the product being attacked by wood destroying fungi that feed on and degenerate the wood cell walls but it excludes patching and mould fungi associated with the natural weathering of wood which occurs over time.
Fitness for purpose refers to the gates ability solely to perform as a gate and not the customer's choice of gate for the intended application.
If any problems occur during the lifetime of the warranty, we will replace the item FREE of charge, unless they are the result of unsuitable paint finish, poor fitting, inappropriate ironwork, no maintenance, acts of vandalism, accidental damage, operator misuse or unsuitable operating environments.
Gates must have been fitted with reasonable tolerances to allow for seasonal movements- for this reason we would always recommend the use of adjustable hinges.
Our gates will arrive with a preservative dip coat and must be painted or stained with a quality paint or stain suitable for the job, prior to fitting and every 2 years after to validate this warranty.
Gates must also be kept clean and free of organic matter build up.
We will accept minor alterations of adding hinges, locks, latches, bolts, automation kits and letterboxes to the product however all other alterations are excluded and any cuts made to the timber must be retreated with Ronseal End Grain Preserve or similar.
We would not recommend the use of fillers to make good. The re-application of paint or stain brushed well into the cracked areas will remove colour contrasts and provide additional protection to these areas. If for cosmetic reasons the use of filler is desired, then these should be of the highly flexible type which will accommodate subsequent movement of the products through seasonal changes.
When making a claim, proof of purchase and date supplied must be provided.
This warranty is for the replacement of the original product purchased only and does not cover the costs of removal and reinstatement of the product or consequential costs or losses incurred due to the failure of the product. This warranty does not cover automation kits, locks, hinges, bearings, rollers and other additional parts subject to wear and tear. This warranty is transferable to new owners.
Finally, timber is a natural product and may be subject to the development of cracks and fissures, particularly in large section timbers exposed to the elements. As per the findings of TRADA (Timber Research and Development Association) fissures running parallel with the grain do not affect the strength and durability of the product and are not considered a defect under this warranty.
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In this newly launched segment, Back To Basics, I am going to be taking you through some of the simple things you can learn about and do that will enable you to take the pictures you want. If you own a DSLR, a Compact camera, or even an iPhone, you've bought an expensive piece of equipment that can provide you with high quality images.
Cameras do have a range of AUTO features that will allow you to "point-and-shoot" but, as expensive and clever as they may be, cameras are not always brilliant at judging your intentions. If you want to get the shot you want, we'll need to start to take control of the camera and tell it what we want.
First of all, lets consider that, while a photograph might be considered artwork, the essence and science of a photograph is the recording of light onto a sensitive surface over a period of time. That may sound strange at first. After all, photographs don't move, so how can they be recorded over time?
To explain this, we need to understand what exposure is, aside from a criminal offence. Exposure, in photographic terms, is the way in which light is measured. A unit of exposure is called a stop of light. The exposure of a photograph will be determined by the amount of light that is allowed to fall onto our sensitive surface, which is the camera's sensor. The best way to show how this is calculated is as a triangle.
As you can see, there are three elements that control the exposure of a photo, and each of these elements changes other aspects of the photograph being taken. I will give a quick run down here, but we'll cover all of these elements in more detail in later posts.
First, there is Shutter Speed. Shutter speed is the amount of time the camera's sensor is being exposed to light. It is measured from very fast (e.g. 1000/1, or one one thousanth of a second) to very slow (e.g. 5", five seconds). The longer we leave the shutter open, the more light is available to the sensor. Shutter speed also affects the amount of motion blur the photograph will have. A very fast shutter speed will give us a much sharper image, but a slower shutter speed will likely give us blur. It is unusual to use a slower shutter speed without having a tripod.
Second, there is Aperture. Aperture (or Iris on cinecameras) controls the size of the opening through which light is being exposed to the camera's sensor. It is measured in what are called F-Stops from very wide (e.g. f1.4) to very narrow (e.g. f22). The wider the aperture, the more light is exposed to the sensor. Aperture also affects the depth of field of a photograph. A wider aperture will give a shallower depth of field (i.e. more blurred beyond the focus point), while a narrow aperture will give a deeper depth of field (i.e. more detail beyond the focus point).
Third, we have sensitivity, or ISO for short. ISO controls the sensitivity of the sensor. It is measured in units starting from 100, and the number doubles every time we increase the sensitivity (i.e. 200, 400, 800, 1600). The more sensitive we make the sensor, the more light it records. Every time we double the sensitivity, we gain a stop of light. However, the more we turn up the ISO, the more we get what is called digital noise, or grain, on our images. This is an unattractive spotty grain all over our finished image, and serves no useful purpose. You essentially want to keep your ISO as low as possible depending on how many stops of light you need to gain.
The best way to think of these three elements is as an equation. The first two, shutter speed and aperture, are creative tools that will affect the image we take. ISO is a way of balancing the equation to gain enough light to correctly expose our images. For example, say we wanted to take a wide landscape shot we would likely want to use a narrow aperture, since that gives us plenty of detail in our image. However, since that will reduce the amount of light the sensor is being exposed to, we will compensate for the loss of light by using a slower shutter speed. Lets say there is also a bus moving within your landscape, we will then have to use a faster shutter speed otherwise we will get motion blur from the bus. We will then have to up the ISO to compensate for the greater loss of light.
The exact level of exposure you want will depend on your creative idea for the image you are taking, though generally speaking most images will speak for themselves on this matter. As you can see in the image above, the exposure in the centre is clearly the most pleasant and closest to reality. That to the right is too light, so it is over-exposed, and the left is too dark, so it is underexposed.
Most cameras have an exposure meter built in, that looks similar those that you see at the top of each of the above images. Use this as a tool to help you judge where you need to make adjustments. We will cover in more detail next week, how and why to use shutter speed and aperture as creative effects.
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Summer is finally here. The kids are out of school and we are preparing for our upcoming trip to Cooperstown for the Fourth of July. I've been hard at work on The Little Snack Newsletter and other fun projects, all of which have been amazing. I've also been fitting in some late afternoons at the pool since it's summer after all!
The true sign of summer is, of course, that I've basically turned off my oven and cook almost exclusively on the grill. One of our favorite everyday dinners is this grilled chicken salad. The chicken is simply marinated in a favorite balsamic marinade and grilled to perfection. Then I toss together a salad full of spinach, vegetables, and some cheese. It's perfectly simple, but what really makes it special is the creamy dressing.


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After years of trying and failing to rid his administration of patronage scandals, Mayor Richard Daley floated another plan Thursday: bringing in an outside firm to hire many city workers.
The latest idea comes as one of Daley's top former operatives faces criminal retrial for allegedly rigging city hiring to strengthen the mayor's onetime political army and as Daley struggles to end federal court oversight of personnel decisions.
For his new test program, Daley singled out five major city departments, at least three of which have been repeatedly accused of considering politics when hiring, promoting and firing -- practices banned by the courts in most cases.


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I'm a big fan of Target beauty boxes. I got their first box when they came out, and I also ordered their Naturals Beauty Box and Target Beauty Box for Her during their Black Friday sale, which I'll review when they arrive! The one I'm talking about today is Target's Fall 2014 box, the one that came out in October and is their most recent box before their Black Friday boxes.
Five products for $7. Not bad, as expected. I would've very much liked if one of the hair items were substituted by a skincare item instead, but the healthy dose of makeup items keeps me happy. Nice Target packaging whoo.
The card lists this as the L'Oreal Colour Riche Extraordinaire Lipstick. I think this is a misprint, and it's the lipgloss, instead, but the names are quite similar. I'm not a big fan of lip gloss in general, but this shade (601 Nude Ballet) is not bad. This I'll probably try to swap/sell, since I wouldn't use it if I kept it. I'm guessing there is some variation for this between boxes, since the shade is not listed on the card.
The product I was most looking forward to in the box! The NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in 604 Milk. I've seen this pencil used as eyeshadow base in many YT videos, and It looks like a good inner-eye highlight for my light skin. The product isn't hard to blend (although I wouldn't call it easy, either), but I like it so far.
I'm a big fan of the Laneige BB Cushion. It actually came in the last box by Target, which I would usually be unhappy about it, but I really liked it last time. I've always wanted to purchase this but just never got around to it. The formula is very hydrating (if I use it with my moisturizer, it's too much, so it really is meant to be used right on the skin), and the coverage is equivalent if not more than your medium coverage foundations.
I was really excited for the Fekkai Professional Blowout Hair Refresher Dry Shampoo, but I was sorely disappointed. I usually like Fekkai products, but the smell for this was overpowering, and it didn't work well, either, just made my hair look more greasy.
The Elnett Extra Strong Hold Hairspray will probably get swapped/sold, too. I just don't use hairspray on a regular basis and don't use it often enough to justify keeping this.
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BBC-BBB with B in Biology or Human Biology. Candidates taking a science A level with an associated practical skills assessment will also be required to pass the practical component.
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Manylion pellach ynglŷn â'r gofynion mynediadYmgeisio Nawr
Zoology is the science of animal life, whether it be microscopic or massive, aquatic or terrestrial. Zoologists study animal diversity, evolution, behaviour, anatomy, physiology, and ecology, and develop the scientific and analytical skills demanded in a broad range of professions.
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Athrofa Gwyddorau Biolegol, Amgylcheddol a Gwledig (IBERS): 93% boddhad myfyrwyr (ACF 2018)
98% o'n graddedigion mewn gwaith a/neu astudiaethau pellach o fewn chwe mis ar ôl graddio, 3% yn uwch na graddedigion y Gwyddorau Biolegol yn genedlaethol, (HESA 2018*)
Why study Zoology at Aberystwyth?
- You will benefit from fantastic modern laboratories, a microscopy suite, a historic specimen collection and aquaria.
- You will be taught by Zoology experts, some you may have already seen them on TV documentaries or perhaps even listened to them on your favourite science podcast.
- Discover an area of unrivalled wildlife and countryside; Aberystwyth is a stone's throw away from many internationally recognised habitats including the UNESCO Dyfi Biosphere, two RAMSAR wetlands, two marine Special Areas of Conservation, two National Nature Reserves, several Sites of Special Scientific Interest to name but a few, providing you with fabulous fieldwork and recreational opportunities.
- We are a top 10 in the UK for research intensity in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) assessment (2014).
- 78% of research is assessed to be world-leading or internationally excellent in the 2014 REF.
- If you are interested in obtaining a Master's degree, then our MBiol Zoology (C309) course will be for you. This sister course is for the first three years identical to BSc Zoology, however you will have an additional year to undertake and complete a Master's qualification.
Want to study in Welsh?
Students can elect to study a number of IBERS modules in the medium of Welsh. Check the module tab for more information!
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Mae gan y rhan fwyaf o staff dysgu Athrofa'r Gwyddorau Biolegol, Amgylcheddol a Gwledig gymwysterau hyd at safon PhD ac maent yn ymchwilwyr gweithgar. Hefyd, mae gan staff y cyrsiau galwedigaethol gefndir ym myd diwydiant. Mae yn yr Athrofa nifer fawr o staff sy'n gwneud ymchwil yn unig ac mae'n bosib y bydd y myfyrwyr yn dod i gysylltiad â hwy.
Noder: Y modiwlau a restrir isod yw'r modiwlau y bwriedir eu cyflwyno ar hyn o bryd yn ystod y flwyddyn academaidd nesaf ac mae'n bosibl y gallant newid. Maent wedi'u cynnwys yma i roi syniad o strwythur y cwrs.
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- Animal Behaviour Field Course
- Animal Bioethics
- Behavioural Neurobiology
- Evolution Field Course
- Freshwater Biology Field Course
- Interpretation and Environmental Education
- Marine Biology Field Course
- Parasitology
- Population and Community Ecology
- Tropical Rainforest Ecology and Conservation (Trec) Field Course
- Biodiversity of Birds
- Fish Biology, Fisheries and Aquaculture
- Wildlife Conservation
- Communicating Research
What opportunities are there for me after I graduate?
Upon graduating you will be qualified for career-paths specifically related to zoology. In addition, your zoology degree will have taught you a broad range of skills such as observation, research, analysis and reflection which are demanded by employers in a variety of graduate professions.
The skills gained include:
- An in depth understanding of zoology and zoology related disciplines, including animal behaviour, physiology, phylogeny, species conservation, ecology etc;
- A range of field and laboratory techniques used by zoology professionals;
- The ability to formulate hypotheses, design statistically valid experiments, undertake data collection, data analysis and critically interpret results;
- The ability to communicate effectively and coherently in written and oral form using citations ensuring academic integrity;
- An appreciation of ethical working practices;
- The ability to work as part of a team and independently;
- A variety of skills for independent lifelong working including time management, organisation, knowledge transfer etc.
What work placements can I do whilst studying?
The University participates in the Year in Employment Scheme (YES) and IBERS students have successfully gained placements with a number of employers including West Midlands Safari Park and Chester Zoo. For more information, please click here.
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This course is designed to enable you to tailor your studies into areas of particular interest. You will be able to focus either on the whole animal, population and conservation biology, or on more applied aspects of Zoology such as parasitolon.
The breakdown below will provide you with an illustration of what you may study during the three year degree scheme.
In your first year you will cover subjects relating to:
- The diversity of life on Earth from unicellular organisms to the multicellular invertebrates and vertebrates, relating form to function and the key evolutionary events that have occurred.
- The fundamental principles of ecology and the relationships between species covering energy transfer, intra and inter-species interactions, resource utilisation etc.
- The importance of plants as primary producers, their morphology, physiology and ecological adaptations.
- The principles of genetics from molecules to populations and species.
- The structure and function of eukaryotic cells and the chemistry of molecules within cells.
- Wildlife forensics utilising forensic entomology and ecotoxicology, and the use of DNA 'barcoding' help solve wildlife crime.
- You may also undertake subjects related to the major environmental process on Earth that have influenced flora and fauna, the history of our understanding of Biology and how it has developed over time, and the diversity of microbial life and their importance as pathogens, mutualists and within the ecosystem.
In your second year you will explore:
- Invertebrate and vertebrate biology covering their evolution, physiology, ecology etc.
- Evolution of organisms including speciation, phylogenetics and population genetics.
- Animal behaviour including its function, causation, development and evolution.
- The principles and practice of a range of basic quantitative and qualitative procedures, data analysis, interpretation and evaluation.
- You may also undertake subjects related to species conservation and habitat management, the role of zoological gardens for animal conservation, and a field trip to Peru.
- There are also opportunities to enhance your employability skills by taking your second year at a European institution (ERASMUS + exchange) or North America. Or you can take a year in employment between your second and third years.
In your third year you will be taught detail on:
- Behavioural physiology, detailing the mechanisms which underpin behaviour and advance behaviours including orientation and navigation.
- Population ecology focusing on the models used to account for the distribution and abundance of organisms.
- A compulsory dissertation under the supervision of a member of the Zoology teaching staff.
- You may also undertake subjects related to wildlife conservation and the importance of genetics in conserving species, parasitology covering the diversity of parasites and their potential to cause disease, the current and future threats to species and ecosystems, and animal welfare including the behavioural and physiological traits associated with pain and stress.
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Aberystwyth is an amazing place to study, full of friendly faces; both students and lecturers alike- it really is a home away from home. I was delighted to be walking away from my time in Aberystwyth with a 1st class honours degree in Zoology and a full-time job in my dream career, as a zoo keeper. Aberystwyth has been the most wonderful place to study and I shall forever be pleased I chose this fabulous little town/university to study my degree in! Kathryn Beddie
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Lefel A BBC-BBB with B in Biology or Human Biology. Candidates taking a science A level with an associated practical skills assessment will also be required to pass the practical component.
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65-70% overall with 75% in specified subject
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Maruti Alto, Swift, DZire, Ertiga new price list revealed: hiked by 3.6 percent
Given Maruti Suzuki's consistent record sales, well they are the largest on that front, their price hike was expected to be lower than others'. R S Kalsi, Maruti Suzuki India (MSI)'s Executive Director of Marketing and Sales, did tell PTI that ex-showroom prices of all models will be increased by 2-4 percent from 1st January 2015, stating the obvious reason of excise duty hike and increasing input costs.
Then, the company dealers played a very clever game with this, attempting to hit two mangoes with one newspaper ad. They released, well, a newspaper advertisement which showed expected increase in prices of popular models, to the sum of up to Rs. 53,500, to intimidate prospective buyers to rush their signatures on cheques and pick up 2014 model year cars which sentimentally wont sell much in last month of the year.
Plus, they had announced "exciting" discounts and offers to further encourage them to buy into the legitimate con (there were asterisks sprinkled all over the ad like snowflakes).
Now, Maruti Suzuki has released updated prices of popular models first, which conforms with the original statement of 2-4 percent hike. Cars not listed here, like Maruti Ciaz, are also subject to price hike; their numbers will be released soon.
New price of Maruti Alto is 2.86 lakhs, Wagon R is Rs. 3.64 lakhs, Swift is Rs. 4.57 lakhs, DZire is Rs. 5.02 lakhs, Ertiga is Rs. 5.98 lakhs and Omni is Rs. 2.52 lakhs.


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THE bid to reopen South Parade Pier to the public has taken another step forward.
The Southsea attraction's owners say Portsmouth City Council has declared the front to be structurally safe.
We are aiming to get people walking on the pier for the America's Cup - that is our goalTommy Ware Jnr
The two parties now need to meet in court so a judge can amend the dangerous structure notice in place on the pier to allow people to walk along the promenade.
Should that be approved, the hoardings will be taken down before the owners consider reopening the ice cream shop and newsagents.
Businessman Tommy Ware Jnr, who is in charge of the pier with his father Tommy Ware Snr and Lawrence 'Larry' Mendel, said everything was going smoothly, and that the target of opening the length of the pier before the America's Cup World Series in July is still in place.
'We could not have wished for a better start,' Mr Ware said.
'We have had good weather, we have hardly been held up.
'Everything is very positive our end.
'We're now looking to get the danger structure notice lifted on the front end and that gives us the opportunity to open the empty shops.
'Things are moving forward.'
He added: 'We are aiming to get people walking on the pier for the America's Cup – that is our goal.
'But a lot of that is weather permitting.'
Mr Ware said city council officials visited the pier last week and saw work on the front canopy had been completed.
New concrete will be poured on the pier in the coming weeks after work was done to repair steelwork underneath.
A court date to determine whether the front of the pier should reopen has not yet been set.
Nick Courtney, of The People's Plan for Southsea, which is campaigning for new development on the seafront and supports the new owners, said: 'It is absolutely brilliant that the notice could be finally lifted, and I look forward to an Easter opening.'
As revealed by The News, the consortium has spent more than £500,000 on repairs.


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After 12 long hours of fighting fires, New Jersey firefighters Tim Young and Paul Hullings went to a local restaurant to grab a bite to eat.
Their waitress was Liz Woodward, who overheard them talking about their rough day fighting a particularly nasty fire. When they asked for their check, instead of a bill they received this heartwarming note:
As they read the touching letter, both men couldn't help but feel the tears welling up in their eyes. Later that night, Tim posted the note on Facebook, saying "Such a selfless and kind act. I definitely urge my friends to make a trip out and support the business, and if Liz happens to be your waitress, tip big."
The story could have ended there, but this is where it gets truly incredible. The firefighters were able to learn that Liz's father had been paralyzed for the last 5 years and that Liz was trying to set up a crowdfunding page to buy a new car that would be wheelchair accessible. When Tim found out, he urged everyone he knew to help out, telling them that "Turns out, the young lady who gave us a free meal is really the one that could use the help …"
Within a matter of days, the donations amounted to a whopping $70,000, way beyond the $17,000 the family was asking for. Naturally, Liz and her whole family were incredibly grateful for the help. "All I did was pay for their breakfast. I didn't expect anything more than a smile," says Liz "It goes to show that you just have to be kind to each other and that even the smallest gesture can change a life."
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