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Client Praise
Jud is fantastic!!! Before our wedding he was open to questions, directions, requests for particular photos and during the wedding he did everything we expected and more. Whenever I thought about wanting a photo of a moment, I would turn around and there he was. We would recommend Jud to anyone. He's a master at his craft!
Erika and Brian
Raspberry Plain, Leesburg, Virginia
Jud was a great wedding photographer! From the very beginning when we first met him, we felt very comfortable with him. His attitude at the wedding was very professional, yet he made everyone he was photographing feel very relaxed. He was also unobtrusive, yet took great pictures of all the important moments! After the wedding, it turned out I had somehow miscalculated and overpaid him, and he contacted me right away and let me know so I could write a new check with the appropriate amount– even though he could have kept the old check, and I never would have realized I'd overpaid! Most importantly, the photos he took are beautiful, and we have a great selection to choose from for our prints and albums.
Patti and Shaun
Signature Theater, Arlington, Virginia
Jud was an amazing photographer. We booked him at the last minute and he performed as though he'd met with us a dozen times. He was extremely flexible with the requirements of the church and our amateur photographer family members getting in the way. We got over 1000 lovely pictures within 2 weeks of our event. Lastly, Jud is just a cool person to have at your wedding. As my husband and I are amateur photographers ourselves we had a real sense of what we wanted from our photographer and Jud was the best choice for us.
CJ and David
Catlett, Virginia
Jud was the perfect wedding photographer for our needs- we planned our wedding in 2 months due to an upcoming deployment, and he was very flexible as we were figuring out the details of our day. We didn't have time to meet before the wedding so we basically just told him what we had in mind and he ran with it. During the actual wedding, he had this knack for being right there when we needed him (we wanted lots of candid, photojournalist-style shots and some formal shots). We wanted that sense from the photos of our excitement, the party atmosphere, and his photos make you feel like you are right there in the event. We are putting together our albums now and having a difficult time choosing between all the photos! We wanted festive, glamorous party caught on film and Jud captured it perfectly. We are thrilled with the results and can't recommend him highly enough!
Marissa and Craig
Longview Gallery, Washington D.C.
Jud was a great photographer for our wedding. He was unobtrusive while still seeming to get great pictures of all the important big and little moments. He is a complete professional and I never had to worry about what he was shooting or where he was. He also has a great demeanor and wonderful patience for those inevitable staged group/family photos. Even my mother-in-law was impressed with him, which is saying a lot!!! Also and just as importantly the photos were fantastic. He got all the details and really captured the wedding in an artistic and timeless way. I would absolutely recommend Jud!
Ali and William
Oxon Hill Manor, Oxon Hill, Maryland
I cannot say enough great things about Jud. He was a wonderful photographer and fit right in. Jud took thousands of photographs, was in the middle of everything, and I never noticed him (except for the portraits)! After the wedding he organized the pictures into groups and placed them on the internet for all to see within days. He was exactly what I was looking for in a photographer (and as a photographer, I am extremely picky) and I would recommend him to everyone.
Audrey and Ben
Fort C.F. Smith, Arlington, Virginia
Jud did an excellent job covering our wedding. We always had the sense that he was around, but we were never posed or pushed into a photo. He was very easy going and professional, and when we got our pictures we were absolutely delighted! All our special moments were captured with several shots to choose from, as were some moments we didn't even know had happened till we saw the pictures. Everyone who looked at our pictures had the same "these are awesome" reaction and we'd like to thank Jud for capturing our special day.
Lisa and Tim
Torpedo Art Factory, Alexandria, Virginia
I cannot say enough great things about Jud. When I met Jud I knew he was the right guy for the job. He's very easy to work with and will do whatever you want. In addition, my family liked Jud alot. He's got a great personality that makes everyone feel comfortable. As important as getting good photos, I found it was really important to surround myself with low-stress people throughout the wedding planning process. Jud was one of those people. Once the contract was signed, I never worried about whether he would show up on time, or bagging out at the last minute or having camera malfunctions… these are the nightmares that can make a bride lose her mind. And as an extra-added touch that I felt demonstrated his professionalism, Jud posted my photos of the wedding before he cashed the check I gave him for the second half of the contract price. In my mind, it wasn't necessary, but I think it speaks volumes in terms of who you are dealing with. Jud is a person who truly cares about his work and isn't out to take advantage of you.
Kate and Norm
Arlington, Virginia
Just wanted to say thank you for all your hard work, we've been going through the pictures these past couple of days and they are outstanding!!! You really did a terrific job and we are so happy!! We also really appreciate that you stayed a bit longer than we had agreed. Thanks again for everything, we will definitely be recommending you!!!
Arielle and David
Alwyngton Manor, Warrenton, Virginia
I am so happy we chose Jud to be our photographer. I was a nervous wreck that day, especially before the ceremony. Jud was really calm and friendly with my whole family. Everyone really liked him. He helped me feel at ease with everything. He did a great job, the pictures turned out beautiful! He is a very patient photographer and my husband was really happy too. 🙂 Also, I loved the fact that while my hubby and I were refreshing after family pictures, Jud took pictures of the guests transitioning from the ceremony to the reception area. I was not expecting that, I dont know how he did it, haha he is really fast! Also the photo booth was hilarious!!! Yes, I would 100 percent recommend him.
Angelica and Arlir
The Inn at Willow Grove, Orange, Virginia
Jud was the perfect photographer for my engagement. I was doing a surprise engagement at the Lincoln Memorial and cannot say enough about how helpful he was setting up, flexible with the changing times, etc due to it being a surprise, and how great the pictures came out! Both of our families now have an amazing look into the proposal so they feel as if they were there. I would recommend anyone to Jud for his great photos and the fact that he is the least intrusive photographer I have ever met. We will be using him for our wedding as well because we were impressed with his skill and professionalism.
Emily and Chris
Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C.
Jud is our go-to photographer for all of our major life events. We decided to hire Jud because we wanted great photographs that did not need to be altered and enhanced or that appear processed. Jud delivered – he is an excellent photographer. Jud provides hundreds of images from a variety of perspectives, so there are plenty to choose from. He is also professional and great to work with. He responds promptly to emails and calls, is always on time, and is ready to capture the best images. Hire Jud if you want genuine, real, and absolutely amazing photographs of your life events.
Rachel and Alberto
St. James Catholic Church, Vienna, Virginia


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An article in the Palo Alto Weekly featuring the Moody Road house by Atkinson Architecture. The house will be featured in the Dwell magazine Silicon Valley House Tours this year.
Did You Say Dogtrot? 8 Modern Variations on Vernacular Style
In December, 2014 Dwell profiled the Zachary House, in a piece on modern intrepretations of vernacular architecture.
One Shed Fits All →
New York Times article on the rebuilding of the Zachary House from the On Location series.
NANO HOUSE Innovations for Small Dwellings
Nano House presents 43 examples of the most innovative, most ingenious and most responsible designs for small-scale (less than 75m2) houses set in a variety of contexts.

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Taysha Murtaugh is the Lifestyle Editor at CountryLiving.com, where she covers everything from home decor and crafts to country music and HGTV. She comes from a small town and a big family and loves baking, entertaining, and sitting around a campfire.
Plus, where you can get one for your tree!
Well, this is upsetting.
These traditions will bring you back to the good old days.
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Gemsfairenstock & Clariden - April 24th, 2010
Gemsfairenstock 2972 m
Clariden 3267 m
Ascent: 1500 m from Fisetenpass
Descent: 1700 m down to Jaegerbalm
Here are a few pictures from a great Saturday tour with Kevin up to the Gemsfairenstock. Followed by a short descent down to the Clariden glacier and climb up to the summit of the Clariden. From the summit we downclimbed the ridge to the Chammlijoch and rode down to the Klausenpass and then to Jaegerbalm, where we finally ran out of snow.
After a 6 AM ride up with the gondola from the Urnerboden we could enjoy a nice sunset on the Fisetenpass.
Looking towards the Klausenpass on the way up to the Gemsfairenstock
Following the ridge (Ober Orthalten)
Getting to the rock wall at 2520 m. In midwinter this can be one of the more difficult parts to get through, but now in spring condition there is no avalanche danger in early morning.
Relatively easy cruising up the slopes
Last pitch on the Lang glacier
Kevin at the summit of the Gemsfairenstock
Look onto the Clariden glacier with the Clariden in the background to the middle right.
I chose the snowboard today as well.
The mighty Toedi
After a quick descent down to the Clariden glacier we got our glacier gear out and proceeded the relatively flat but quite long way on the glacier towards the Clariden.
It was an extremely warm day and we were sweating hard on the glacier.
East face of the Clariden
At this point we are just having another 100 vertical meters before us. In this picture we are looking back the way we came up the glacier.
Kevin and I on the Clariden.
Looking south towards the Gross Duessi (pyramid in the middle) and the Oberalpstock with the great run down the Staldenfirn.
Looking north down to the Urnerboden
After soaking in the great views and the warm sunrays we got ready and walked down the west ridge.
Shortly below the summit the terrain gets quite exposed. The way is secured with chains and it's a good idea to secure yourself with a short rope to it, so just in case you would slip you don't sail for 800 m down the north face.
Kevin hasn't done this kind of exposed climbing ever and his heartrate was pumping, but he was doing great and we made it safely through the rocks.
Climbing up again a bit to the intermediate summit. In the background the ridge from the Clariden summit we just down climbed.
Looking down to the Chammlijoch. We were thrilled when we could finally put our snowboards on and ride down towards the Klausenpass.
Kevin in the Iswaendli
Surfing the middle part. The snow was good to about 2500 m, after that it was extremely heavy snow due to the warm day and we had a somewhat hard time to make our way past the Klausenpass. Sometimes our boards almost stuck to the snow, but we enjoyed it anyways as long as we could.
Using the last patches of snow.
Somewhere around 1550 m we ran out of snow and had to walk down for a short section on the road. Luckily I could hitch a ride back to our car at the Urnerboden. This way the hiking was reduced to an absolute minimum.
Thanks Kevin for the great company on this classic tour. It might have been my last one for this season.... because I have some great news: I became a father shortly after the tour. On Monday, April 26th, 2010 our daughter Anja was born.
See also http://www.backcountry.ch/index.php?option=com_touren_boerse&Itemid=71&task=detailnach&id=290


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Gifts that matter and do good in the world, gifts with a particular human story behind and all the cool new products that landed on our desks… Find it all on this ultimate Living it Christmas (dream) gift list. Every week until December 25th we share a shopping board including our latest discoveries in style, gastronomy, culture, and travel. All the brands making up the Living it world we believe you will find interesting. If you are curious to know more about some of them, simply click on the links below to read or watch our story.
Read the story of Sicilian start-up Tari Rural Design on Living it and shop this more-unusual-than-it-seems clutch.
There is a strong human story behind this muesli. Shop the pack 3 kings just over here.
Gabrielle, the new perfume by Chanel, was launched in September 2017. You can shop it on Chanel.com
We often report from the world of whisky and we like this book published by Flammarion in 2017 that doubles as a tasting notebook for master blenders in the making and any Whisky passionate.
Read the story of Matteo Ward, founder of this eco-conscious urbanwear jacket.
Discover the five steps to made-to-measure eyewear by London-basedSoho Bespoke. And book the first appointment over here.
Mara Hoffman transitioned her fashion business into an 'eco-conscious' one, seventeen years after starting her brand. We like her new designs Maven and Cleo swimsuits.
We tried agritourism in the Lot region in France where Malbec is grown and we recommend Escale plaisir des sens gift box by Georges Vigouroux to discover Château de Mercuès, Michelin-stared restaurant, vineyard and winery.
Watch our Savoir-Faire episode inside the world of artist and backgammon mastermind Alexandra Llewellyn. And discover her collection of bespoke board and table games over here.
Top model Gigi Hadid new collaboration with Stuart Weitzman shoe brand has the label "Look Good, Do Good" on it. Check out our story and purchase Eyelove and Eyelovemore over here.


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Volunteers and staff at a Bo'ness tourist spot are celebrating after it was confirmed as a top attraction.
Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway and Museum of Scottish Railways received recognition from VisitScotland for offering an outstanding visitor experience.
The Four-Star Quality Assurance rating is given to attractions which consistently achieve excellent standards.
The award will help the museum and railway line – both operated by the Scottish Railway Preservation Society (SRPS) – to promote the wide range of fascinating activities and entertainment they offer visitors of all ages.
The attractions and their caterers, Saltire Hospitality, also boast a Taste Our Best award which recognises their commitment to serving quality Scottish produce.
Vic Michel, SRPS chairman, said: "We are delighted to receive our Four-Star award from VisitScotland. It is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our staff and volunteers."
Falkirk Council's tourism spokesman, Councillor Adrian Mahoney, said: "The Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway and Museum of Scottish Railways are wonderful, unique tourism assets."
Liz Buchanan, VisitScotland regional partnerships director, said: "My congratulations go to everyone at the Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway and Museum of Scottish Railways. Their award brings the total of 4-Star attractions Bo'ness boasts to four, the others being the Bo'ness Motor Museum, Hippodrome Cinema and Kinneil Museum."


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Will Baldwin's Airline Flap Help Zynga's IPO?
Alec Baldwin was taken off an American Airlines flight for playing 'Words with Friends,' he says. Coincidentally, Zynga is holding their IPO roadshow this week, and the free publicity couldn't hurt, Shira Ovide reports on Markets Hub. Photos:REUTERS
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"Toughness" has stood out as an unofficial motto of Tennessee basketball ever since Cuonzo Martin was hired as head coach in 2011. Now, it's official.
The 2013-14 season will run behind the "Tougher Breed" slogan — two words players utter in seemingly every press conference. Those words also encapsulate the blueprint for a team that is, according to Martin, the shining product of his three years of work at UT.
"You guys hear us talking about a tougher breed now," Martin said, "and that's something that has been a part of our program. But now is the first time that I've really revealed it as a coach because I feel like we're built for it.
"We have the personnel across the board to be that, to wear that badge of honor, so to speak. Because it's the way you play all the time, regardless of the outcome, and it's a brand that I feel good about."
The Vols' toughness comes from the inside out, with a pair of 6-foot-8, 260-pound big men reuniting. 2011-12 All-SEC power forward Jeronne Maymon returns as a fifth-year senior after redshirting last season, and he'll anchor the post along with junior Jarnell Stokes — a second-team All-SEC selection last season in his own right.
"It's very exciting being able to play alongside Jarnell," said Maymon, who hasn't played with Stokes in nearly two years. "With his stature and my stature, it's very hard for other teams to compare."
Tennessee's "big three" is rounded out by senior guard Jordan McRae, a first-team All-SEC preseason selection across the board. After a breakout junior campaign where he finished second in SEC Player of the Year voting, he's selected before this season to finish as the No. 2 player again in the conference.
Those three veterans, Martin said, will see the ball on every possession.
"Unless other guys prove otherwise," Martin said, "Jordan, Jeronne and Jarnell, those guys, the ball has to flow through those guys' hands in any way shape or form every time down."
Losing starting point guard Trae Golden, who transferred to Georgia Tech, left an undeniable hole in the Vols' lineup — one that Antonio Barton quickly filled.
The senior transferred from in-state rival Memphis after tussling for playing time, but missed the Vols' two exhibition games after tweaking his ankle in practice. Barton is set to make his debut when the Vols travel to Xavier tonight for the season opener.
Being the floor general on a team full of lofty expectations may bring pressure Barton hasn't experienced, having been a bench player in his first three collegiate seasons.
But he's not concerned one bit.
"I'm really not worried about what people are expecting me to do," Barton said. "I'm just going to do what I'm normally used to doing, play within this offense and be that missing piece that coach wanted me to fill."
Barton has shot over 40 percent from 3-point range in his career, which will help the Vols improve their deep shooting along with McRae, freshman Robert Hubbs III and more perimeter shooters.
Although Martin may have more guys capable of letting it fly from behind the arc, he wants to keep his team's offensive focus on the interior.
"We're a better 3-point shooting team than the previous two years," Martin said. "But we can't consume ourselves with just shooting 3-point shots all the time. If they present themselves then you have to take them, but we have to get the ball inside."
Outside of the starting five, the Vols boast new-found depth that wasn't featured in Martin's first two seasons. Instead of thrusting in youngsters who weren't ready, UT looks to have a two-deep rotation at each position.
Up next for Tennessee is finding roles for all of those pieces.
"When you have more than five or six guys, I think the biggest key is guys really embracing and accepting roles," Martin said. "That's why we talk a lot about family and togetherness.
"What happens is, when you get into this point of the season, someone has to accept a role in order for this team to be successful."
With the focus of Martin's first two teams sitting firmly on making the NCAA Tournament, a bigger goal is chased for this talent-laden squad.
While toughness is the signature characteristic of the program, on paper, the Vols return one of the most talented rosters in all of college basketball. That, according to Martin, could set this team apart.
"When you're trying to win championships and cut the nets down, you have to have the personnel to do that," the third-year coach said. "You have to be talented enough.
"You can work hard, you can compete, you can be in games, you can be tough, but you have to have the talent and personnel to try to win it in the end. I think we have the talent to do that."


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Everyone was waiting for the lucky draw. 10 lucky shoppers who had spent $100 at Mandarin Gallery won $500 shopping vouchers for more retail therapy!
Before that, I spent some time walking around the mall, browsing the sales.
This is the VIP fitting room of Huit, a lingerie shop (#02-24). This lovely room is nestled at a corner of the store, you need to look for it!
A really cool notebook from WoodWould (#03-24). I rewarded myself with a Chirpy-chirp tape dispenser ($12.90) from the store.
Exquisite stuff from MANTRA (#02-29). There is a storewide discount of 20% off. The clutch on the left has really intricate details, and is priced at $1290 before discount. If you are looking for something affordable and no less glamourous, I have found a really nice blue dress with lovely embellishments – $350 before discount.
Found a lovely reptile satchel at Retail Therapy (#02-22). That shop has all my favourite stuff! This bag is at 10% off, before discount price is $730. I also saw a cute cupcake printed cotton dress from Kooshi (#03-25). And it's on discount at about $48!!
A group photo of all the bloggers! Laila, Dottie, Me, Sarah and Dinie! And special thanks again to Sarah for bringing an extra laptop for me!
If you missed out on the Great Night Sale event, fret not! The sales at Mandarin Gallery will continue till 27th June 2010. For details of the store discounts, check them out here.
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Fortyfoot Road
Fortyfoot Road is 1090 meters long (0.68 miles) which took me 2.19 minutes to ride, at an average speed of 18.63 mph. It is a BOAT (byway open to all traffic). You can expect to find:
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Often TRO'd to anything with 4 wheels.
Howard Millichap said....
In the early 90s this was quite overgrown and never dried out and was, therefore, quite tricky to ride.
I went head first into the river halfway down when the front wheel of my 600LC4 caught a rut wrong and steered me straight at it. Some branches caught the bike but I swan dived into the water. Fortunately no one saw it or got it on film ;-)My riding buddies all wondered why I was so wet when I emerged from the lane.
It has since been cleared of a lot of the trees, letting the wind get in and so is drier and much easier to ride now.
Charlie KMQ said....
A lot drier now http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbOnpEPPQMs
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Marathon Training week 15 : A time to reflect
Those 4 letters (and overzealous punctuation) accompanied a Facebook post I made after completing my peak-distance long-run of my marathon training.
I had blogged just before going on my run that there were some nerves about the upcoming 20 miler, what with it being the longest single distance I'd run in almost two years. I'm happy/relieved to report that the run went off without a hitch. Consistent prior training and following my routine on the day allowed me to go out and complete the 32km without any dramas. There was a bit of a tough period from about between 23-25km, which taught me that on race day I need to hit a gel and some sports drink at 20km. However, I was able to power through kms 26-30 at a slightly faster pace than the average for the day, which means that I'll hopefully be looking good for getting through the last 10km on race day without dropping too much pace.
As I move into my 3 week taper and my focus turns to peaking for the race I thought it might be useful to me to reflect on the last four weeks since my bonked long run, to assess the progress made since then and say 'farewell' to the build-up phase of my training.
As I said, four weeks ago I bonked my long run, and it shook me a bit. Not in an "Oh my God I can't do this" sort of way, just that it was unexpected and there seemed to be no real reason. Luckily that wasn't the first long run I've bonked (far from it, unfortunately) so I knew that it didn't mean much other than that run itself had been less successful than I would have liked. I analysed the run and took whatever positives I could out of the experience and continued with my training schedule. I have to trust in the schedule, otherwise what else can I trust?
Following the bonk, my next run was scheduled as a threshold run, so I decided to use it as a bit of a confidence booster and pace check. "Sure, I didn't go well on Sunday, but if on Tuesday I can still go fast then it shows it's just a blip" was the mentality. After my warm-up I reset my Garmin and did a 5km time trial. Result – fastest 5k time since owning my Garmin. Not the fastest 5km I've ever run (I used to be able to go under 21 minutes some 17 long years ago), but the fastest in recent memory.
That run 'got me back on the horse' and since then my training has been good. The odd up and down, but generally good. There were a couple of short and medium runs where mileage was a bit low, balanced by a couple where mileage a bit extra. On a couple of short runs fatigue presented a barrier to getting much below 10k pace, balanced out by some great 10km steep trail runs while on vacation which really built leg strength and refreshed me mentally. Overall, a reasonably balanced and, more importantly, consistent build-up phase with average paces roughly where they need to be for the race.
Looking forwards, I'm at the beginning of my 3 week taper. It's a rest day today, with some physio planned in to keep the calf muscles tuned-up, and then the rest of this week will focus on quality with slightly reduced distances and continuing hard running. Next week is 'metronome' week, further reduced distances with all my runs paced at marathon pace to hone my pacing, with the penultimate week being vastly reduced distances all run at easy pace with the odd kilometre or two of race-pace in the middle.
And then it's Mallorca, a 26 mile, 385 yard long scenic sight-seeing tour encompassing the old town, the marina and the coastline.
Gulp. But only a small gulp…
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Walking with awareness can bring a lot of joy. But usually we walk to get somewhere. In our busy daily lives, we are running to get things done at work, take care of kids and family. Like our thoughts, our hurried steps become a jumble of movement without joy, without direction and without ease.
We can slow our thoughts by slowing our steps. Taking each step more mindfully, we can learn to breathe with the rhythm of each step. When we walk one step at a time, we learn to live in the present. We can enjoy our own presence with each step.
We are blessed to be living in the beautiful San Francisco Bay Area amongst the rolling hills, deep blue sea and the redwood forests.
We have created a map of some of our favorite beautiful natural hikes and meditative spots around the Bay Area.
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"Overlord" Curated by Kenny Cole
Dystopian in its vision, Overlord, is an exhibit structured in the present, conjuring the possibility of a sci-fi fantasy closer than we would like to admit. Such a starting point becomes the curators reference and identity; teasing out the undercurrents, the guts, that lie within our global society.
With eyes fixed on the heavens or headily towards the depths of the earth, we find ourselves engaged in the realities and myths of our times. Expressing a greater empathetic vision seems to be our task; evident in the endurance necessary to navigate our exposed vulnerability through forces beyond our control, whether these forces be political, religious or personal.
Kenny Cole is an artist living and working in Maine.


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Synchronous - BSFF 2017 Official Selection
Hilbert's consciousness can be in two worlds at the same time. An amazing skill which allows him to help a gangster win fifty-fifty bets. But Hilbert wants out, and it could be the perfect opportunity when he meets Ana. Using split screen, we delve into Hilbert's double universe–full of strange, exciting visual effects.


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The C Family – Sneak Peek
October 15th, 2010 by Valarie
Fun times at Ritter Park. I did baby Blair's newborn pics about 4 months ago and now it was time for an updated family pic, since there had been none since any children have joined the family :) Jules was all about running and playing at the park. Not so much for posing (except in 5 second spurts) The leaves did catch his attention more than anything else I think. And of course, swinging from mommy and daddy. So, on to the pics.


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In this guide we'll look at how you can migrate your Gnip-based solution to the DataSift platform.
This guide assumes you have been using Gnip's PowerTrack product. As a PowerTrack user you can easily migrate your solution to DataSift STREAM.
Before you get started take a look at our What is DataSift STREAM? page.
Here you'll learn the key features of the DataSift platform and learn terms we'll use in this guide.
Accessing the DataSift platform
You can access the DataSift platform using the dashboard and our REST API. The dashboard is a great place to get started with DataSift and to configure your account, but for production work we strongly recommend you use the API as not all features are available through the dashboard.
To access the dashboard visit the login page and enter your username and password. You can use the dashboard to:
- view your account details.
- view reports for your usage of the platform.
- enable & configure data sources.
- create and preview data filters.
When you access the API you will need to provide your username and api key. You can find these details on the dashboard home page:
We recommend you use one of our client libraries to access the API. The client libraries are supported by our engineers and cover all platform features.
To learn the basics of using the platform take a look at our quick start guide.
Configuring data sources
To access data using the DataSift platform you first need to enable a data source in your DataSift account.
When working with Gnip you will have had a product for each data source, for example Powertrack for Tumblr. On the DataSift platform the equivalent is a data source.
In the dashboard you can enable sources that are included in your account package. Note that when you write a filter and start to consume data your filter will by default run against all of your enabled sources. We recommend you start with one source such as Tumblr.
To enable the Tumblr data source:
Select Data Sources in the dashboard menu.
Click on the Tumblr source.
- Click the Activate button to activate the source.
You will need to complete the form and agree to the terms & conditions for the data source.
Configuring data augmentations
Augmentations add extra value to the raw data that arrives from data sources. Augmentations are similar to Enrichments on Gnip's platform. For example the language augmentation detects the language a post is written in.
On the DataSift platform you need to enable augmentations that you'd like to be run against your data sources. You can do so in the dashboard. Enabled augmentations will be run against all of the sources you have enabled in your account.
To enable the language augmentation:
In the dashboard click on Data Sources in the top menu.
Click on the Language Detection augmentation.
Click Activate & Sign License.
- Complete the signature box and click Agree.
You can enable additional augmentations following the same steps.
Defining a filter
Now that you have enabled a data source and selected data augmentations the next step is to create a filter to select data from the source for delivery to your application.
Filters are the equivalent to rules in PowerTrack but there are significant differences that you need to be aware of.
- With PowerTrack you have one set of rules for a product.
- With STREAM a filter runs across all data sources you have enabled.
- With PowerTrack all data for a product is delivered in one stream.
- With STREAM data is delivered per filter.
DataSift STREAM allows you to create any number of filters. You can deliver data from up to 200 filters in parallel at any one time.
You specify a filter using CSDL. CSDL is DataSift's own language for working with semi-structured data.
As a quick example of CSDL, here is a filter that selects data from Tumblr only that is written in English, and relates to fashion brands:
// Filter to Tumblr content in English
interaction.type == "tumblr" AND language.tag == "en"
// Mentions of brands in content
interaction.content contains_any "Calvin Klein, GQ, Adidas" OR
// Content reblogged from brand blogs
tumblr.reblogged.root.url contains_any "http://calvinklein.tumblr.com/,http://gq.tumblr.com/,http://adidasoriginals.tumblr.com/" OR
// Content that links to brand websites
links.domain in "calvinklein.com,gq.com,adidas.com"
Each condition in CSDL consists of a target (data field), operator and a value (or set of values) to test against. You can combine any number of rules using logical operators and group them using parenthesis. Each data source has a set of targets that relate to the data it provides, for example Tumblr has this set of targets.
To translate your PowerTrack rules to a CSDL filter see our translating PowerTrack rules to CSDL guide.
Compiling and previewing a filter
Once you have defined a filter you need to compile it so that you can consume the data it selects. Compiling a filter validates its syntax and returns a hash that you use to identify the filter. You use the hash to run the filter and deliver the resulting data to your application.
Here we will show you how to compile and preview a filter using the dashboard. To learn how to do so using the API take a look at the getting started guide for your prefered language.
To compile a filter using the dashboard:
Click on Filters in the top menu.
Click Create a New Filter.
Enter a Name for your filter and select CSDL Code Editor as your choice of editor.
Click Start Editing.
In the editor area enter the CSDL for your filter.
Click Save & Close to validate and compile the filter.
Click Consume via API to see the hash for your filter.
- Go back a page and click Live Preview to see a preview of the data you would receive if you ran the filter.
Delivering data to your application
DataSift STREAM provides a number of options to deliver data to your application.
With PowerTrack you receive data using the related streaming API. We also provide a streaming API to deliver data. Data is delivered as soon as it has been processed by the platform so is perfect for use cases that require real time data.
In addition we offer a range of Push connectors. Push connectors help you build more robust applications as they guarantee data delivery. Data is buffered for up to 60 minutes and delivery is repeated until we have acknowledgement that you've received the data. You can choose from a wide range of connectors that deliver data directly to common destinations including MySQL, AWS S3 and MongoDB. You can use the Pull connector to pull data from the platform if your application is behind a strict firewall.
You can see the streaming API in action by running a CURL command. You need to specify the filter you'd like to stream data from (using the hash you received from compilation) and provide your authentication API details.
curl https://stream.datasift.com/[filter hash] -H 'Auth:[username]:[apikey]'
If you compile a filter using the dashboard you can copy the CURL command from the Consume via API screen.
To see how to access the streaming API using one of our client libraries take a look at the getting started guide for your prefered language.
As the streaming API is equivalent to Gnip's delivery mechanism this will be the quickest way for you to get started. We recommend that when you can find time you consider switching to using Push delivery.
You are charged for amount of data you consume from the platform and the number of DPUs (DataSift processing units) your filters cost to run. Both of these charges are only applied for running filters. You can read more about charges on our billing page.
Maintaining your solution
Once you have you solution deployed it is important that you monitor your usage of the platform and maintain your filters as your requirements change.
It is inevitable that you will need to update the CSDL for your filters as you gain more customers and your existing customers' requirements change. You can react to changes by adjusting the CSDL for your filter, recompiling the filter and switching data delivery to consume from the new filter. To learn more take a look at our blog post on updating filters on-the-fly.
You can monitor your usage of the platform using the Usage Statistics page in the dashboard. You can also hit the /usage API endpoint to get the same details through the API. When you update your filters you can use the /dpu endpoint to calculate the cost of your updated filter.
Going further...
Now that you have migrated your solution take a look at some of the features DataSift STREAM offers which can make your solution even better:
- Data sources - Add more data sources to your solution
- Augmentations - Add further enrichments to data
- CSDL language - Write more precise filters
- Tumblr targets - Filter against further fields in the Tumblr data stream
- Classifying data - Add tags and scores to data to give it extra value
- Push delivery - Consider moving to push delivery to help you build a more robust solution


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It's always nice to have a great display on your monitor, but what really sets you apart from the rest is having a touchscreen monitor. While having a touchscreen isn't always necessary, it can be helpful for accessibility purposes, as well as greatly increase the speed in which you can use your computer. Here, you'll find a fantastic variety of displays, as well as superb response times.
Perfect for the Raspberry Pi
Gechic 1303A 13.3" Portable Monitor
This is an easy set up for your Kano Computer, as it works perfectly with the Raspberry Pi with zero lag and a portability that's hard to pass up. The touchscreen is quick and responsive, and it even comes with a detachable cover that'll protect the screen while it isn't in use.
Planar 24 LCD Touchscreen Monitor
Despite the price, the Planar Touchscreen Monitor is most definitely worth it. With an optical and multi-touch screen, it seems just the right product for those who like to be creative and put substantial effort in every tiny detail. It also comes with an adjustable display angle, allowing you to create no matter how you're positioned.
Nice and quick
Acer T232HL LCD Touchscreen Monitor
Flicking through web pages, zooming in on images, and interacting with your favorite apps has never been easier. You'll be able to paint and edit, and it's all thanks to the Windows 8.1 touch. Its rapid 5ms response time also highlights just how quick you're able to use the display.
High resolution, high quality
Elecrow Monitor Display IPS Touch Screen
Not only does this monitor support touch screen in 10 different points, but it also supports Raspian. That said, you need to set the resolution of the LCD by yourself, or else the LCD screen will not work.
TOGUARD 10.1 Touch Screen Monitor
While the TOGUARD doesn't officially come with a stylus, it's cool to know that you're able to equip one with this touch display. The TOGUARD requires 4-step calibration before its touch screen can be used, though any inaccuracies with the touchscreen can also be configured through the driving system on the monitor. Response time is also less than 20ms.
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Dell P2418HT 23.8 Touch Monitor
What it doesn't have in portability, this Dell touch display makes up for its speedy response time of 6ms. Lag? That's old news. With the Dell touch display, navigating can really be done in a pinch, snap, slide, and of course, a tap. With its adjustable stand, it's also super easy to angle your display screen in whatever way you want.
These displays are some of the best out there, with a range of sizes that gives you the option to pick and choose what you want for your Kano Computer. They have fast response times, a variety of connection ports so that you can use the monitor with anything you'd like, and much more. My personal favorite? It has to be the Dell P2418HT 23.8 Touch Monitor for its great response time, its easy setup, and comfortable matte surface.
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They were convicted of a victimless crime, when at the same time thousands of drunks and drug users escaped prosecution by receiving a verbal reprimand or £80 fixed penalty.
Horrific as these statistics are, the fact that TV Licensing is more likely to target women is hardly earth-shattering news. TV Licensing rules are such that they will happily prosecute whichever adult answers the door of a property where licence fee evasion is taking place. During the daytime, when most TV Licensing enquiries occur, that person is more likely to be a woman.


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"Alice" has been read, enjoyed, and savored by generations of children and adults since first publication. It's hallucinogenic, weird, imaginative and full of word play, mathematic puzzles, and political and social satire.
Commissioning editor Ellen Datlow and authors Angela Slatter and Kaaron Warren talk about the dark side of Alice in Wonderland and what lies beneath the stories in Datlow's new anthology.
In association with Conflux
Tickets: $12 (includes a glass of house wine or soft drink)
Kaaron Warren is a Canberra-based award-winning author who writes ghost stories for grown ups. She has published over 100 short stories, and has around nine books to her name.
Angela Slatter is an award-winning Australian author whose urban fantasy novels include Vigil and Corpselight.
Ellen Datlow has been editing award-winning science fiction, fantasy and horror short fiction for over thirty-five years, for publications such as OMNI Magazine, Event Horizon, SCIFICTION, and Tor.com.


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The new matchmaking system is proving to be really effective, players are evenly matched, but its a problem with people with boosted ranks and MMRs. The entire player base should be re calibrated, and not with 10 calibration games, the calibration should be extensive, and not just on wins and losses, during the calibration, for a selected role, for example, support calibration, the person's overall support/combat contribution should be looked into, number of assists, deaths, kills, last hits, support gold spent, and every other support gameplay aspect should be looked into while calibrating his or her's MMR.
Same goes with offlaner, mid, or safelaner's calibration as well.
If all of these aspects are looked into, we'll have a very high quality matchmaking experience, which is rare in today's MP gaming scene.
Dota 2 has extensive statistics on every aspect of player's performance, it all can be looked into while calibrating a player. I feel 10 games, are a bit low to get an accurate MMR or rank for the player in any role.
in conclusion:
-the player base should be re-calibrated in accordance to the new update
-the number of calibration games should be 20, to get the most accurate rating
-all statistics of a role should be considered when assessing the performance during calibration, and not just wins/losses
I'd like to thank the devs for finally taking this initiative, Dota is worth playing again, and we'd like to help in making it better.


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Related finally signs deal for Hudson YardsBy · Published in 2010
How long will it take for Related to fully develop its Hudson Yards area?
Nearly two years ago to the day, Related Companies agreed to pay the MTA $1 billion for the rights to the Hudson Yards land. As the real estate market collapsed, though, the two sides delayed signing the deal as various benchmarks for payments were negotiated.
Today, the MTA and Related finally announced a contract for the rights. The deal calls for the MTA to lease the land to Related for 99 years with various purchase options, and in return, the MTA will earn $1 billion for capital programs. Related plans to build 12 million square feet of commercial and residential development.
"This is a tremendously exciting development project that together with the extension of the 7 line will turn this area into a vibrant residential and commercial neighborhood," MTA Chairman and CEO Jay H. Walder said in a statement. "We were also able to maximize value for the MTA and provide a new revenue stream to support many of our vital capital projects."
Although Related will now put $21.75 million down as a deposit with two more payments of around $11 million due in November and next May, the deal won't close until the economy hits various benchmarks. Related will now begin searching for tenants willing to commit to office space that won't be ready for years, and the company will have to build a deck over the LIRR rail yards without disrupting service.
In related Related news, the real estate company also unveiled a new funding partner. After dropping Goldman Sachs earlier this year, Related will team up with the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System, a Canadian pension fund. The fund will provide Related with, according to The Wall Street Journal, "up to $475 million in equity." With this infusion of capital, Related now believes work on the Hudson Yards "will be under way before the triggers are hit." The 7 line extension, which will open well before the development takes off, will help spur this development. Now, let's see the MTA and New York City find the money for the stop at 41st St. and 10th Ave.
6 Responses to "Related finally signs deal for Hudson Yards"
How long will it take for Related to fully develop its Hudson Yards area? Ben, it depends. Are you in some way related? LOL
In a related story from the Times, there's too much unoccupied office space that is unable to be subdivided do to configuration issues.
In adition, there several new buildings comeing online in midtown shortly & Related wants to flood the CRE market with more expencive square footage? Good luck with getting that off the ground.
Could this money be used to fund the station at 10 ave or ha it already been designated to be allocated somewhere?
Good grief, they're partnering with a municipal pension fund?! They do understand that those things are going bankrupt left and right, yes?
The following article comes from Retail Traffic
Hudson Yards Developers to Start Preparatory Work
Dec 17, 2010 10:37 AM
Related Cos. and Oxford Properties Group entered into a contract to begin preparatory work on the Hudson Yards, a 26-acre mixed-use development project in New York City. When completed, Hudson Yards will contain 13 million square feet of commercial and residential space, including 5,000 residential units, a destination retail complex, a five star, 300-room hotel and a 750-seat public school, as well as 12 acres of public open space. Tishman Construction Corp. will handle the four-month deconstruction process to pave the way for the development, with construction scheduled to begin as early as 2012.
"The Hudson Yards represents the future of New York and the commencement of this preparatory work marks an important milestone in its development," said Stephen M. Ross, chairman and CEO of Related Cos., in a statement. "Over 65 percent of Manhattan's office stock is over 50 years old and New York City needs the modern, green, high-tech office space that only we can provide at Hudson Yards in order to retain our competitive advantage in the global market for corporate tenants. Over the past year we have made tremendous progress in developing the most commercially viable solutions for office tenants in New York. With unsurpassed transportation infrastructure, amenities, large flexible floor plates and generous tax incentives, we have created a compelling offering and the marketplace is responding."
The Hudson Yards will benefit from a number of transportation investments around the site, including the extension of the Number 7 subway line, which will link the project to local and regional rail transportation.
The Domain Cos. to Build Mixed-Use Center in New Orleans
The Domain Cos. will develop South Market District, a mixed-use, transit-oriented development in New Orleans. The project will encompass a five-block area across from the Superdome and New Orleans Arena and will include 450 apartment units and 170,000 square feet of upscale retail, restaurants and entertainment venues.
Domain plans to break ground on the first phase of the development in late 2011, with completion scheduled for the second half of 2013.
RED Opens First Phase of CityScape in Phoenix
RED opened Phase I of CityScape, a 2.5-million-square-foot mixed-use development in Phoenix. Callison provided master planning, architecture and interior design for the project. Phase II, which will consist of a hotel and retail components, is currently under construction.
Watt Commercial Redevelops California's Palo Woods Center
Watt Commercial Properties completed the redevelopment of Palo Woods Shopping Center in Harbor City, Calif. The $14 million project included the conversion of an existing Kmart building into two separate retail spaces, upgrading façade treatments and making improvements to landscaping, draining, lighting and the parking lot.
New Cinema Grill Signs Lease at Missouri City Shopping Center
TMJ Property Services and Pinnacle Alliance Fund Inc. purchased Missouri City Shopping Center, a 5.5-acre retail property in Missouri City, Texas, for new tenants AutoZone and Star Cinema Grill. Star Cinema Grill will occupy approximately 40,000 square feet of space, with nine theaters, 1,300 seats and a full restaurant and bar. Kristen Barker, of Wulfe & Co. Inc. represented Star Cinema Grill in its lease.
Divaris Appoints Susan McGee SVP of Leasing
Divaris Real Estate Inc. appointed Susan McGee as senior vice president of shopping center leasing in its Rockville, Md. office. In her new position McGee will be responsible for tenant and landlord representation and will support the expansion of the firm's services in the metropolitan Washington, D.C. region. McGee, who at one point in her prior career worked at Divaris, has held leasing positions with Renaud Consulting and Carl M. Freeman Associates Inc., among other companies.
Regency to Renovate Baltimore's Southside Marketplace
Regency Centers completed an interior and exterior store remodel of Shoppers Food & Pharmacy store at Southside Marketplace in Baltimore, Md. The remodel is part of a $7 million renovation taking place at the 125,146-square-foot neighborhood shopping center. Eventual upgrades will include a new exterior façade, new pedestrian plaza, updated architectural components and improvements to signage, lighting, landscaping and the parking lot. Completion is scheduled for May 2011.
In addition, Regency signed a 12,750-square-foot lease with Sports Lab, a sport-specific strength training, conditioning and rehabilitation center, at its Roswell Crossing shopping center in the Atlanta metro market. Andre Jones, of ICON Commercial Interest, represented Sports Lab in the transaction. The business plans to open its new location in January.
Regency also signed six smaller leases at Roswell Crossing and Powers Ferry Square, also in the Atlanta market. The tenants included Your Pie, Barkers Red Hots, Pretty Please, Pigtails & Crewcuts, Cup Cake Lingerie and Full Cup.
Other Notable News
ICSC promoted Jorge Lizan to vice president of business development. In his new position, Lizan will continue to manage business activities and programs in Latin America, in addition to managing new business initiatives for ICSC globally. Lizan has more than 15 years of experience in real estate.
Charles Dunn Co. hired Ron Azad as senior managing director of real estate services. In his new position, Azad will be responsible for overseeing the firm's property management and asset management operations. Prior to joining Charles Dunn, Azad worked as managing director of portfolio management and development with Adler Realty Investments.
Grubb & Ellis Co. hired Richard L. Jarocki Jr. as managing director of debt and equity finance. Prior to joining Grubb & Ellis, Jarocki worked at Rock Financial Consulting, where he advised fund managers and financial institutions on debt vehicles and processes.
CB Richard Ellis appointed John Merrill as managing director and market leader for its Indianapolis operations. Merrill has been a part of CBRE's investment properties group for the past 14 years.
Callison hired Shawn Rush as associate principal in its Seattle office. In her new position, Rush will focus on business development for the firm's global retail studio. She has more than 25 years of experience in architecture and design.
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On Valentine's Day, we'll celebrate our 15th anniversary,
and as always, you're all invited!
We're pulling out all the stops to get the party started!
It's on Valentine's Day. Love will be in the air. All the pleasures of the flesh that we can legally provide will be at your disposal.
Kicking off at 2PM, we'll be popping open a 15 L bottle of Drappier Champagne & grilling oysters and sardines as a gift to all of you who have supported us over the years!


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Phyllo Garden Pizza
This is another "What's Left in the Fridge?" recipe. Tomatoes just beginning to ripen in the garden, plenty of basil and fresh oregano - just calls for a pizza.
Here's what I had in the fridge.
Here's what I had in the fridge.
- 1/2 package Phyllo Dough sheets
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
- Pecorino Romano
- 3 Roma garden tomatoes
- 1 bunch of scallions (just about on their last leg)
- Fresh basil and oregano
- 10 sheets thawed phyllo dough
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh oregano
- Salt and Pepper
- Cooking spray
- 2 cups thinly sliced Roma tomatoes
- 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves.
- 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes (optional)
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Combine mozzarella, romano, oregano and salt and pepper in a small bowl.
- Cut stack of phyllo dough sheets in half crosswise. Working with 1 phyllo sheet at a time, place phyllo sheet on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Coat phyllo sheet with cooking spray. Repeat with 2 more layers of phyllo. Sprinkle with 2 Tbsp. cheese mixture. Repeat layers 3 more times, ending with 2 phyllo sheets. Coat top phyllo sheet with cooking spray and sprinkle with 2 more Tbsp. cheese mixture. Arrange tomato slices on top of cheese; sprinkle with onions and the remaining cheese.
- Bake at 375 degrees F. for 20 minutes or until golden.
- Sprinkle with fresh basil leaves and red pepper flakes (if using).
~Adapted from Cooking Light


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What a great Christmas we had this year. We spent time with some of our family on Christmas eve and had Christmas day all to ourselves. On Christmas eve we had a little talent show...we had several piano numbers (all very good) and some singing.
Grandma got Alexa a "band" for Christmas. Drums, bells, anything that makes noise is in this kit........SHE LOVES IT!!!
We have fondue every year, a tradition dad brought back from his mission.
Christmas morning.
Dont mind that I just woke up and still have my retainer on.....
Next year Lexie will understand everything better, but it was still fun to see her face light up when she saw her gifts.
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J. O'Connell
J. O'Connell
A recent headline proclaimed yet another 'Ghost' jet lost and presumably never to be seen by us mortals again. The date? May 20, 1983. The story?
"... The owners of a $2 million Learjet that flew 1,600 miles over Europe with no one at the controls, have abandoned hope of recovering the crashed plane and its three man crew from the North Atlantic...." The plane was on a 450 mile pilot training cruise from Vienna to Hamburg. It failed to land and then cruised, apparently on automatic pilot, at 43,000 feet over the Netherlands, the North Sea, Scotland and the North Atlantic. Fighters were sent to intercept because of fears it would crash into populated areas, but it continued on a straight course...." Flight Lt. John Marr, 23, pilot of one of the two Royal Air Force jets that intercepted the plane over Scotland, said he had "a good look in... We could see seats inside the front cockpit and white headrests," he said. "There was certainly no one in the cockpit..."
This is New? NO: Another midair disappearance took place on January 11, 1980, when Louisiana State University head coach "Bo" Rein and pilot L.S. Renscotter took off from Shreveport, LA for a routine flight of only 50 minutes going to Baton rouge. They were flying in a nearly new Cessna Conquest plane. Shortly after the takeoff at 9:10 pm the craft veered almost 180 degrees from its pre-filed flight plan. It was now moving away from Baton Rouge at a height of 25,000 feet, more than 2,000 feet above the safety ceiling for that kind of craft.
The FAA watched the plane on radar but could not make contact with it's occupants, it then notified officers at Scott AFB Rescue Center in St. Louis, IL, in the general direction that it was unaccountably heading. Still watching on the radar screens they saw the plane turn more to the Northeast. It was now flying at 28,000 feet, which they knew was definitely unsafe, and they saw it enter and leave the area of Memphis, TN without responding to the inquiries from the rescue center. The Air Force then sent two Phantom Jets from North Carolina. They found the Cessna and flanked it at an astonishing 40,000 feet. The three planes then flew side by side at a speed of 250 mph.
They had a good visual contact but they told watchers at their base that there didn't seem to be anyone aboard the small plane; The plane had now strayed, without a pilot, over parts of the states of Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and North Carolina! And, it was under almost constant surveillance. It was also sighted by the crew of a Pan American Airlines flight, who, like the others, could make no radio contact.
Captain Zoerb was the last to see the small plane. It began losing altitude over the ocean, and Zoerb then made three close runs close to the Cessna, actually within 500 feet of it! He could see clearly that the aircraft's instrument panel was lighted. He could see, too, that there was no one in the cockpit. With the F-106 as its escort, the Cessna then headed toward the waters of the Atlantic offshore Hampton, VA. It fell slowly at first, then tumbled into a watery grave at some 5,000 feet a minute. The ocean at that point is too deep for recovery...
What happened to both passengers and planes? Neither ship could be found. Nor could the crews or pilots. Speculation runs rife as usual... Could it be UFO related? No UFOs were seen in the area or were reported at the given times.
How does Fate decide to pick and choose its victims? Questions, always questions, but no answers shall come forth. Something, somewhere, wanted two planes and assorted crews and passengers. That much we know. As to the rest... no one will ever know. Gone, but not forgotten by their families and friends. Two flights into Eternity!
Since this article was written there has been another plane that piloted itself only in this one the accompanying jet could see the windows were completely frosted over so he couldn't see in.


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Now, don't laugh at me here – but I have never known the reason why Boxing Day is called Boxing Day!
As a girl who grew up watching Eubank fights on TV with my Dad, my first assumption was that the old boxing halls opened their doors and the gents of yesteryear beat seven bells out of each other to relieve festive frustration.
Apparently not!
According to Wiki – which has been known to be wrong – in Britain it was a custom for tradesmen to collect "Christmas boxes" of money or presents on the first weekday after Christmas as thanks for good service throughout the year. This is mentioned in Samuel Pepys' diary entry for 19 December 1663. This custom is linked to an older English tradition – since they would have to wait on their masters on Christmas Day, the servants of the wealthy were allowed the next day to visit their families. The employers would give each servant a box to take home containing gifts and bonuses, and sometimes leftover food.
This is not the definitive theory however! The European tradition, which has long included giving money and other gifts to those who were needy and in service positions, has been dated to the Middle Ages, but the exact origin is unknown. It is believed to be in reference to the Alms Box placed in places of worship in order to collect donations to the poor. In ancient, pre-Christian Rome, Saturnalia was a Roman celebration during which slave owners would switch roles with their slaves. Gift giving was a part of Saturnalia and benevolence to slaves was a practice which may have influenced the later December tradition of boxing and presenting of gifts to people of lesser status. Also, it may come from a custom in the late Roman/early Christian era, wherein metal boxes placed outside churches were used to collect special offerings tied to the Feast of Saint Stephen, which in the Western Church falls on the same day as Boxing Day.
In the WLB household however, Boxing Day is known as Buffet Day!
My family gathered at my sisters house – the old lady from down the road joined us too – and we ate and had fun together. My Dad had his nails painted by my niece, as did I…and I can't get the bloody stuff off, even with nail varnish remover! I had lots of cuddles from my nephew and stuffed myself with food…rude not to when it was Slimming World friendly!
I made some of the Slimming World pulled pork and it went down a treat, as did my roasted butternut squash and sweet potato, which I had sprinkled with mixed spice for a Christmas feel…it was the first time that I had tried both of these recipes and I am pretty pleased that they turned out okay.
Anyway – it's just a quickie today as I am up in the early hours to start my drive north…off to my favourite place ever – the Scottish Highlands!
I woke up early, headed to Asda for supplies, went to see the horses and gave them more veggies and bid them farewell for a week, and then packed the car ready for our long drive. We then had our afternoon of fun, I escorted the old lady home and got a huge hug, and I am now relaxing before heading for an early night. I made my Mum and sister promise to check on my old lady…even though I knew they would anyway…and even though she has coped perfectly well without us so far! I just don't want her to feel that our friendship was only on offer over the festive season!
I hope that you have had a good day too?
Breakfast: Smoked salmon, scrambled eggs, spinach and cherry tomatoes.
Lunch: Buffet food…all Slimming World friendly – pulled pork, gammon, turkey, beetroot salad, salad leaves, red onion, tomatoes, roasted spiced butternut squash and sweet potato, and roast potatoes!
Snacks: Cheese and beetroot salad rolls (HEA and 2 x HEB) with Black Forest fruits and Greek yogurt.
No syns today as I could not fit another morsel in…even though I have been 100% in terms of Slimming World, I have eaten far too much. Actually, I guess I haven't been 'on plan' as Slimming World talk about moderation and nothing was moderated today!
Exercise: Nothing much, just a small stroll with the horses and dog!
Thank you for reading…bear with me over the next couple of days as I am heading up to Aviemore and have no idea what the weather will do, and whether or not I will have wifi!


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Featured Workshops
The 2018 Beyond the Box Conference will feature many amazing speakers. The complete list will be posted by May 1. Here is a selection of featured topics and speakers.
William D. Morrissey, D.C.
Self-Care Strategies for Homeschool Parents
Dr. Will addresses a vital yet often overlooked aspect of being a successful homeschool Mom or Dad: Taking Care of YOU! In this interactive class, Dr. Will elicits feedback from the group regarding the many "hats" a homeschool parent wears day to day. He then gives feedback with tips and tools specific to the different roles, so Mom and Dad may take care of themselves. Example: A mom reports she wears the "Doctor hat" taking care of sick kiddos. Dr. Will gives self-care strategies to boost Mom's immune system so she does not become sick as well.
A Beginner's Guide to Fermenting Foods at Home*
Dr. Will brings his dear friend and fermentation expert Jackie Cordova from The Green Ingredient to give An Introduction to Fermentation. This class is interactive and participants will be able to take home the fermented veggies they prepare during the workshop. Dr. Will starts by giving a brief overview regarding the health benefits of fermented foods (homemade probiotics) and then we get to work making some! This class will be kid friendly and open to children 6 and older.
*This workshop is limited to 20 participants. You must select the workshop box during registration. First come, first serve.
William D. Morrissey, D.C. "Dr. Will" is a Chiropractor and native El Pasoan. Dr. Will was homeschooled by his Mom from 2ndgrade through 12th grade. Upon graduation from high school, Dr. Will enrolled at Texas Tech University where he received his B.S. in Animal Science in four years. After graduation, Dr. Will was hired as a management trainee at a cattle feed lot as part of the maintenance department. After one year he felt he was being called to a higher purpose and decided to pursue his dream of being a Chiropractor. Dr. Will graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Port Orange, Florida and returned to his hometown of El Paso to begin practicing. He is the owner of Mesa Hills Chiropractic on El Paso's westside.
He operates the clinic with the help of his wife and office manager, Marissa. Together they provide care to individuals and families with a focus on wellness, lifestyle, and prevention. In his spare time, Dr. Will enjoys cooking, camping, and quietly communing with nature.
Julia Novoa, M.Ed.
Curriculum+ Community
Misunderstanding of what curriculum is can cause unnecessary overwhelm and frustration to homeschooling parents, especially when it impacts how we interact with our community. In this session, we will learn how curriculum falls along a spectrum of two schools of thought and how this guides the direction for your homeschool. Also being discussed is how we can help, uplift, and be part of a community of homeschoolers, even if we all look at curriculum in vastly different ways.
Lesson Planning as a Homeschool Educator
As a homeschooler, are lesson plans truly necessary? What is a lesson plan, and how does it work? Exploring the mechanics of what lesson plans consist of may surprise you. In this session, we will discuss how accountability for your children and your self as an educator are the heart of a lesson plan. We will explore many lesson plan formats, along with how to implement them in a way that best suits your homeschool.
Julia Novoa M.Ed., is a homeschooling mom of four in El Paso, Texas. She began her education career in 2006, certified as an English Language Arts teacher grades 8-12. She has taught special education inclusion courses as well as general English Language Arts ninth-eleventh grades and Specialized ELA electives to twelfth grade. The decision to homeschool presented her with new challenges in Early Childhood education. She is dedicated to using her credentials for more than just a job, and finds homeschooling an excellent way to put her degrees and experience to use. Instagram
Jeremy Newman
Home Schooling and the Law: What Every Texas Home Schooler Needs to Know
Topics Presented:
- The Background of Home School Freedom in Texas
- The Basic Steps For Home Schooling Today
- The Battle for Freedom Now and in the Future
THSC explains the laws concerning homeschooling in Texas. Homeschooling parents attending learn how to avoid problems with school authorities and feel prepared if a truant officer or social worker knocks on your door. Audience members will leave informed of current legislative victories and challenges for home school families. This informative workshop will give you the tools to Keep Texas Families Free!
Jeremy Newman became Director of Public Policy for Texas Homeschool Coalition in Fall 2013 after serving as a policy analyst on the 2013 Watchmen team. Jeremy is a home school graduate and has been involved in home schooling from an early age when he moved to Texas from California. The third of six children, Jeremy now lives with his wife Addi in Dallas, where he teaches Lincoln-Douglas debates in the NCFCA, a national home school speech and debate league.
Jaime Knoedler
Our Other Language: Visual Literacy
Visual Literacy is about learning, understanding and evaluating a given message or simply learning how to read a picture whether it is a photograph, map, political cartoon or a painting. Today more than ever we need to master this skill. This workshop will introduce to you what visual literacy is, why it is important and how to use it in your group.
Jaime Knoedler has received a Bachelors of Arts in Biology and a Masters of Arts in Museum Studies with a concentration in museum education and registration. She has more than fourteen years' experience in museum education, working and volunteering in a myriad of organizations most recently the Barnum Museum, Palm Coast Public Library and currently, the El Paso Museum of History as Community Engagement Coordinator. Here she fosters the love of the history of El Paso, Texas and its surrounding region concentrating on not only learning history but also the skills that it teaches one.
Terri Barnes
Introduction to Homeschooling
Are you considering homeschooling, or have you made the decision but unsure how to start? Maybe you've started, but you have some concerns. Here we'll discuss how to begin and answer any questions on topics such as curriculum, co-ops, and social interaction, to give you the confidence about moving forward on this exciting new journey of homeschooling.
Terri Barnes just graduated her second son. She started El Paso Liberty Homeschool Network as a way to connect with other homeschool families. Last year she released her first book—My Kids Made Me Do It: Lessons in Creating a Unique and Joyful Homeschool which you can find here.
Peggy Ployhar
Overcoming Doubt—Your Greatest Homeschool Enemy
Doubt is the number one enemy of all homeschoolers. So, it stands to reason that overcoming doubt is the key to homeschool success. Peggy Ployhar, the CEO of SPED Homeschool, has 14 years' experience battling doubt in her own homeschooling endeavors. But, instead of letting those doubts creep in and destroy her homeschool, she learned with each battle just how much God's grace and truth provided strategies for conquering her doubts. This talk is filled with biblical fighting strategies to equip every homeschooling parent to do battle head on with their own doubts so they can overcome them and homeschool victoriously.
Be Angry...And Train Your Kids
Parental anger and the character training process happen to be the two largest struggles of any parent, but rarely are the development of the two undertakings ever considered to be interrelated. After many struggles with parenting anger, which stemmed from anger issues she carried with her from her upbringing, Peggy found herself seeking scriptural answers to her outbursts. Peggy Ployhar, in this talked titled "Be Angry...And Train Your Kids", shares what God has taught her about how the anger provoking instances that child training brings are tools meant to enrich the character training process. You will walk away from this talk comforted regarding any past struggles regarding parenting anger and equipped for the character training process that still lays ahead for you and your children.
The Essential of Special Education Homeschooling
Home schooling is the ultimate individualized education plan, so it's not a wonder why parents of special needs children consider this educational choice. In this talk, Peggy Ployhar, the CEO of SPED Homeschool covers what it takes to get started homeschooling, avoiding and conquering common pitfalls, and how to homeschool special education through high school. This talk is filled with practical advice from the trenches of homeschooling for 14 years and working a decade as a special needs homeschooling consultant.
Peggy Ployhar, SPED Homeschool Founder & CEO, is a frequent writer, speaker, and blogger on special education homeschooling issues.
Peggy is the former THSC (Texas Home School Coalition) Special Needs Team Lead, MACHE (Minnesota Association of Christian Home Educators) Special Needs Coordinator and MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Area Coordinator for MN, ND and SD. She is certified by the American Association of Christian Counselors and trained as a Precept Bible Study leader.
Peggy's home school journey started when her oldest child was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome. Now with 14 years of homeschooling under her belt, she thanks God for all the experiences He has given her so she can use them to encourage other special needs homeschooling parents.
Peggy and her husband Doug live in Conroe, TX, where they still home school the youngest of their three children (21, 19, and 13).
Mike and Cheryl Kolesar
An examination of the growing influence of technology on our families, the powerful neuroscience that makes games and social media addictive, practical guidelines to implement and products we can use to protect our children, a commonsense approach to integrating tech into our families and ways to turn the tide of tech addiction.
Discipline is much more than modifying behavior it's discipleship. Discipleship in it's truest and most practical form. In this session we discuss the ultimate goal of discipline, common mistakes of well intentioned parents, the power in seeing yourself as a "coach", practical guidelines for "what, when, where and how" to discipline, balancing discipline and grace, the tension between "our part" and "God's part" and important considerations for parenting teens.
Based on data gleaned from 10,000 interviews conducted by The Barna Group, this seminar discusses the current crisis in youth leaving the church, how extraordinary parents think, what matters and what doesn't, the one word used to define their role as a parent, why "Osmosis" doesn't work, what we should be aiming for in our children, and the one devastating thing missing from most of today's childraising.
Mike and Cheryl Kolesar are homeschooling parents with a heart for helping families in their daily lives, parenting, spiritual development and household systems. They focus on simple solutions to common parenting, marriage and child raising issues based on the promise of the Gospel.
They are the owners of FrictionLess Families and are available for speaking engagements and their six session parenting seminar "Parenting on Purpose".
Lindsay Kronmiller
the early years
(preschool-early elementary)
A talk from a mama in the trenches of homeschooling the early years. Lindsay will talk about mistakes made, lessons learned and resources used as she discovered how to homeschool her littles, which style fit her family, and how to overcome the fear of messing up.
Lindsay Kronmiller is a homeschool mama to two (age 4 and 7) from El Paso Texas. She has traveled the messiness of deciding to homeschool and then figuring out what that even means. The owner of Dwell In Hope by Lindsay Kronmiller, she has helped small businesses, homeschool families, and non profits around the world tell their brand story through traditional graphic design and web design. She also makes woven fiber art and teaches workshops. You can follow her homeschool adventures on here.
Griselda P. Oaxaca
Children with dyslexia have trouble reading and spelling. But their reading and spelling challenges aren't all the same. Some may not be able to match sounds with letters. Others find it hard to recognize sight words.
We'll discuss the types of dyslexia and levels of severity
Characteristics of dyslexia
Early signs and throughout school
What teachers might say about the student
Consequences of dyslexia
Dyslexia Institutes of America – Program for Success
Griselda Provencio-Oaxaca is an El Paso-based entrepreneur and owner of El Paso's first-ever Dyslexia Institutes of America. With over 30 years experience managing and designing marketing campaigns for some of the biggest brands in country, she is now focused on following her dream to help diagnose children, teens and adults with dyslexia and providing learning solutions that can help them to excel in their education and personal growth.
Born in El Paso, Texas, Griselda is a proud graduate of the University of Texas at El Paso where she earned Bachelors of Arts degree in Mass Communications. Also, she's certified by Dyslexia Institutes of America to administer the diagnostic assessments and to give therapy to the dyslexic client.
J. Aaron Gruben
Christian Chivalry and Why Your Child Should Learn It"
A lost art today, true chivalry was invented to teach sacrificial love. Examine the historical roots of chivalry, learn about Leon Gautier's "10 commandments," how they still apply today, and find some practical ways to teach them to homeschool students.
The Crusades
The crusades are a fascinating historical topic and a vital apologetics topic for your student. Unfortunately, this period of history is often overlooked and generally misrepresented. Increase your knowledge by learning a general outline of the crusades, hear a discussion on the motivations of crusaders in the First Crusade in particular, and find answers for common arguments and fallacies brought against Christians regarding the crusades.
J. Aaron Gruben grew up in Texas and New Mexico and currently lives in Las Cruces with his wife and children. He works full time as a veterinarian. Aaron was homeschooled and enjoys helping homeschool his own five children. A veritable Renaissance man, he is the author of works of varied genres including humorous fantasy, alternate history, historical fiction, and Christian living. In his spare time, Aaron loves to read, write, hike, play music, and wrangle toddlers. Christ brought Aaron into his camp at the age of 9, and his relationship with his beloved Savior has been the center of his life ever since. Website
Marco Antonio Rodriguez, OTR CEO
Unlock Your Brain's Potential
- How brainwave dysregulation affects behavior associated with symptoms that manifest in person's with ADD/ADHD, Autism Spectrum, Sensory Processing Disorder, Developmental Delay, Anxiety (including PTSD), Dyslexia, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Stroke, Brain injury, Chronic Pain, Sleep disturbances, Somatosensory and other Motor disorders as well as Speech and other language disorders.
- We will discuss how Neurofeedback can be utilized to retrain the brain to improve overall self-regulation of the various brain waves thus impacting behaviors.
- The power of our words in shaping a child's behavior and how to develop long-term strategies for programing the child's brain to think more positively / optimistically in areas that include (but not limited to) self esteem, cooperation, courage as well as a host of other behavior issues/concerns.
Marco Antonio Rodriguez, OTR CEO is an occupational therapist and the CEO of Transformation Rehabilitation Services in El Paso, Texas where they offer both traditional Occupational Therapy services and Neurofeedback in the same HOUSE OF CHAMPIONS training style he used with his own son Patrick.
Holly Massie
Help! I'm homeschooling a high schooler!
Homeschooling in high school doesn't have to be frightening, stressful, dry, or a return to "traditional methods". You can homeschool successfully, meet academic standards for college or
vocational school, whilst still enjoying the journey! High school should be a time for discovery and learning together.
Holly Massie is a fan of Charlotte Mason methods and a self-described "eclectic homeschooler" Holly brings a wealth of experience. She has home educated since 1997, and graduated 4 children whilst living in 7 different states and overseas. Holly is a Jane Austen fan, history buff, and avid reader, who enjoys a rousing debate, learning new things, chocolate chip cookies, and dancing. She has been married to her soldier boy Timothy for 29 years and is looking forward to their next adventure.
Sandra Watson
Who Am I?
Some people identify you as homeschoolers. Some identify you as the "wife" of this person. Some people might identify you as a member of a certain church. Others might know you from their past and you might think of yourself as being in a certain role in your family of origin. What does our God, the one that made us, say about us and how does it affect the way I live my life and how I we seek help.
Sandra Watson is experienced in counseling and ministry. She has counseled at Del Sol Church since 2000 and been a staff member since 2001. She founded MOPS at Del Sol Church and has been a mentor Mentor Mom for the last 15 years. She has been involved in Woman's Ministry and led women's Bible studies at different times since 1988. She is a Precepts trained Bible study leader, member of American Association of Christian Counselors, and taught Basic Beliefs class for Children since 1994. She has been employed by husband as a bookkeeper for 36 years.
Dove Cranson
Building Empathy in our Families
God's call to be a parent is a high calling and includes being a role model, an authority, a teacher, a gentle lover, a strong provider, a trainer, and a safe place for our kids' hearts. This workshop looks briefly at the Biblical role of parents, defines and discusses the power of empathy in relationships, and explores a few ways that empathy can be developed in our families.
Dove Cranson is a pastor at the Rio Church in El Paso. He worked as a high school science teacher for 12 years before becoming a pastor. He is married to Holly, the wife he only dreamed about, and together have 6 children aged 14 to 1. His role as a homeschooling dad has been an interesting mix of oversight, suggesting wacky ideas, and trying to help his wife work with her personal style and the individuality of each kid. They continue to adapt. Sometimes they freak out. Realizing the importance of prayer, and they keep moving forward. Dove loves developing a connection with each kid, but sometimes feel stretched. The years go by so fast. His prayer is to help parents build a powerful connection of love with each of their kids.
Dual Credit at EL Paso Community COllege
Join Dr. Lachica-Chavez and Tonie Badillo to learn about free tuition for Texas homeschoolers at EPCC and the advantage of taking college courses for your high school student.