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ConfigSafe® 2016 Forensic Edition
What's New
imagine LAN, Inc. has enhanced the entire ConfigSafe 2016 product family with an emphasis on the out-of-box experience for users. ConfigSafe 2016 is now ready to monitor and discover critical system state changes from the moment it is installed.
As the threat of malware, credit card fraud, identity theft, and account hacking becomes more pervasive, consumers are increasingly concerned with protecting their computers from malicious intrusions or unintentional side effects of accidental clicking while surfing the internet.
ConfigSafe 2016 keeps track of critical system state configurations from the moment it is installed and every time the system logs into Windows. ConfigSafe automatically records all critical system state changes that occur while it is installed and allows users to examine and compare system state snapshots to discover the system state change history. In addition to the automatic system state configuration snapshot, snapshots can also be initiated manually for enhanced timeline investigation. A Quick Compare feature allows the comparison of a live system to the latest recorded system state configuration so that you can defend the unknown and unexpected changes even when malware passes through the perimeter defense of anti-virus software.
ConfigSafe® 2016 employs a new core engine interoperable with NTFS and Volume Shadow Copy Service of Windows® System to deliver system state changes and forensic information in the context specified.
ConfigSafe® 2016 is the latest edition in the ConfigSafe® line of system protection utilities to protect your PC and keep it trouble-free. ConfigSafe® 2016 includes Desktop edition, Professional edition, Forensic edition, and a new USB edition. Click to see product family feature comparison.
- Discover critical system state configuration changes during the latest user session
- Discover the exact changes to be made by System Restore or Backup operation
- Disclose all changes to system made by software installation or residues left behind by software uninstallation
- Add or Remove system objects after System Restore or Backup operations have completed to your specification for a precision recovery
- Create SQL-based ConfigSafe Snapshots for logging, templating, and security analysis
- Access cloned hard drives or mounted images for forensic investigation
- History/timeline event changes for all system objects across shadow copies
The operational capabilities include:
- Exploration of all system objects: Folder/File/Registry/State
- Comparison of all system objects: Folder/File/Registry/State
- Comparison reporting for logging and analysis
Target images of moment-in-time snapshots include:
- live + Shadows on local shadowed system volume
- live + Shadows on local shadowed data volume
- live + Shadows on remote shadowed volume
- live images from other connected volume
- Snapshots taken by ConfigSafe on live + Shadows images of any connected volume
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Please contact us for availability and pricing
Supported Microsoft® Windows® Desktop Operating Systems: Vista/7/8/10
Supported Microsoft® Windows® Server Operating Systems: 2008R2 and 2012R2
NOTE: For Windows 8 and above, the support of ConfigSafe Export feature for user personal files larger than 1KB size is limited due to the Windows Volume Shadow Copy Service.
Version Histories:
Version 1.2 General Release September 16, 2016
- Enhance ConfigSafe Snapshot features with "Host file" and "MBR"
Version 1.1 General Release July 1, 2015
Version 1.0 General Release March 9, 2015


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NHRA Has One Of The Great Rivalries In Sports
By John Sturbin | Senior Writer
Ennis, Texas – Round-after-round, no current NHRA pairing promises more than the Top Fuel rivalry matching Tony Schumacher and Larry Dixon and 1,000 feet for the taking.
Both second-generation drivers, they have dominated the decade in National Hot Rod Association's premier division, having won eight consecutive titles since 2002. Six of those (2004-09) belong to Schumacher, who believes his rivalry with Dixon extends beyond the current 23-race Full Throttle Drag Racing Series season.
"The Sarge" sees Schumacher vs. Dixon as an all-timer.
"Later in life when we look back, I think it will be one of the greatest rivalries," said Schumacher, driver of the U.S. Army Dragster owned by his father, Don, a pioneer Funny Car match-racer. "I talk about 'Snake' (Don Prudhomme) and 'The Mongoose' (Tom McEwen). That's what I grew up on. The fact is, Snake won most of that. He had a great car, great budget. They won a lot of stuff.
"The names 'Snake' and 'Mongoose' carried that rivalry a long way. Me and Larry, just a couple of guys, have great cars and great records. It truly is possibly the best battle I've ever seen in Top Fuel. There's been other battles in other categories. But in Top Fuel, myself and (Doug) Kalitta had an awesome rivalry in 2006, 2005, 2007. But man, me and Dixon go back. Year-after-year, it seems they're always there. He's a flawless driver. Always has a car that's tough to beat."
Dixon's current car, technically, is similar to the one that Schumacher used to drive carrying a tuneup provided by Alan Johnson. Schumacher won five of his titles with Johnson calling
the shots, but that magic ended when Johnson left Don Schumacher Racing after the 2008 season to form Al-Anabi Racing in a groundbreaking association with His Highness Sheik Khalid Al Thani of Qatar.
Schumacher took particular delight in winning the 2009 championship with rookie crew chief Mike Green over Dixon and Johnson by the slimmest of margins – two points – clearly adding another twist to an ever-evolving plot. For his part, Dixon diplomatically passed on Schumacher's "best battle" comment.
"That'd be up to you guys (media) to judge that," said Dixon, son of former NHRA racer Larry Sr. "I don't know. I know that to have a rivalry you've got to have two equal parties kind of going back-and-forth. You can't have Muhammad Ali and some tomato can in the other corner fighting every week, because it's going to be a burial every week. You've got to have two guys that can fight to win. And so, obviously, Tony's got the best of everybody over the last half-dozen years. But I think that when we go to race him, I think we match-up pretty well."
That is an understatement, as Dixon heads into this weekend's 25th annual O'Reilly Auto Parts Super Start Batteries NHRA Fall Nationals. Dixon leads TF runnerup Cory McClenathan by 85 points entering the third of six races in the Countdown to 1 playoffs. Schumacher, the defending event champion at Billy Meyer's Texas Motorplex, sits third, 148 points behind Dixon following their most recent encounter.
Dixon won last weekend's O'Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Nationals at zMax Dragway in Concord, N.C., for his third consecutive win and 11th of the season. Dixon defeated David Grubnic, Schumacher, Cory Mac and Kalitta en route to the winner's circle.
Schumacher actually left the starting line first during his quarterfinal match with Dixon via a 0.036-second reaction time. But just past the 60-foot mark, Schumacher's car began to lose traction. As he tried to settle the car down, Dixon's machine started to smoke its tires around half-track. But Dixon had enough momentum to recover and get the win light.
"Very disappointing," said Schumacher, a four-time event winner this season. "That was a huge round for us given the fact Dixon was ahead of us in the points by more than four rounds of racing coming in. We'll just have to pick up the pieces and go on down the road. That's all you can do."
Dixon, who will turn 44 next month, now has won more races this year than in any other
season in his career. He is the first professional driver in NHRA history to win his first 11 final rounds in a season. And his 11-win total also is more than any other driver in NHRA's four professional classes.
Heads-up, Dixon has raced Schumacher in eliminations 11 times during 2010. Dixon leads the series, 8-3, and has won each of the last six meetings. In 10 of their 11 pairings this season, the winning driver has gone on to capture the event. Surprisingly, those stats are impressive to nearly everyone but Dixon.
"I don't keep count of that," said Dixon, who is teamed with crew chief Jason McCulloch. "I can tell you the times I've lost and why we lost, but he (Schumacher) can probably do the same about him."
Despite his considerable points deficit, Schumacher remains comfortable in his skin, and with his car.
"I'm comfortable with the way I'm doing it," said Schumacher, 40. "I've always said I'm not going to give you a 0.40-reaction time; I'm going to give you a 60 to an 80, like a machine. I'm not going to figure out what it takes to give you a 40 because that's going to give you some red lights. I'm going to give you the perfect average, but always be there. I don't want to change that.
"We were also written off last year and went out and won a championship. So I do not doubt my guys in any way, shape or form. I love being at the track. If I could, I'd race a race car every day. People ask me, 'If you won the lottery, what would you do?' I'd buy another race car and drive them both.
"It is a grind if you are losing. I could imagine if you had to go seven weeks and lose first round every time, that would be extremely tough and hard to deal with. We have an awesome car right now. We're battling head-to-head with Dixon. I owe him a few. I'm looking forward to getting up Sunday morning and kicking butt."
In fact, Schumacher – who won his first title in 1999 over Gary Scelzi – believes his rivalry with Dixon clearly has made each of them a better driver.
"I definitely think so. I think a lot of the guys out there have," Schumacher said. "But he's probably the guy, because even when they (Snake Racing) were in their peak with (crew chief) Dick LaHaie, the Miller Lite deal, people would ask me, 'Who is the best driver?' I would say, 'You know, Larry Dixon is a helluva driver. He's probably the guy I would put at the top of the list.'
"We went out and dominated for five years. They'd still ask me. I'd say, 'Don't worry about the scorecards, he's still one of the best drivers.' When Alan said they were leaving, I got a short list of people. There were a lot people that wanted to drive that car. There really were only a couple of guys that were worthy of that car, (by) their driving performance. They're great drivers and can handle Alan's pressure. (Because) when you got a car that's supposed to win and you don't own it – it's not your car, you're just out there – you have to win. If you show up at a race, you should win. If you don't make any mistakes, that's a lot of pressure. A brutal situation to drive Alan's car.
"Me and Larry are making each other not make mistakes. He's been a machine, man. He's doing a good job. So I have to do a better job driving, and in turn it turns back around and he does the same thing."
Dixon, who was voted 1995 Rookie of the Year under Prudhomme's tutelage, countered that driving for Johnson has been anything but a chore.
"Coming from Don Prudhomme's camp, this feels like Club Med," Dixon said with a laugh. "You know, it's all on how you look at it, on how you interpret it. Alan's got a great race car no matter who's driven his car. Whether it's brother Blaine, Gary Scelzi, Tony, myself…you pull up to the starting line you know you're going to have a great race car. So that makes it…it's not brutal driving for Alan Johnson.
"I thought I drove pretty good before and I think it's making me a better driver. I'm in a different car and I'm learning, I'm still learning. I mean, after every run I go back and look at video and I'm watching myself in a different car and how it reacts differently than what I drove for the first 12 years of my career. It's a different car, so every time I go down the track I learn. But I certainly enjoy it. There's nothing brutal about it."
Prudhomme, recall, reluctantly opted to shut down his Top Fuel operation just prior to the season-opening and historic 50th Winternationals after failing to secure a primary sponsor.
"Snake had high standards, so does Alan Johnson," said Dixon, who spent 20 seasons with Prudhomme as a crew member and driver. "When they're both standing on the starting lines, I mean, there isn't any more 'want to win' out of either one of them. But how they go about it is opposite ends of the spectrum. Alan, really, he puts it on me to figure it out. That's what he hired me for. That's what he hired all the guys for _ do their jobs. Just do your job.
"I enjoyed driving for Snake because I remember early-on in my career people would ask me about, 'Is there a lot of pressure getting in his car?' And there really wasn't for me. I didn't put any of that pressure on me because it's like I had this guy teaching me how to drive his car the way he wants. And I think as you go down the road you learn what you need to do to get motivated and race people. And you're still learning as you go."
Schumacher, meanwhile, is fully aware that only four races and a total of 16 competitive rounds of Countdown eliminations remain for him to overhaul Dixon. Daunting, yes. But Schumacher noted he has faced and overcome similar challenges.
"You know what, '06 was pretty tough, man," said Schumacher , referring to "The Run" that clinched the championship in record-setting style. "We were 336 points back. There will never be anything that equals that challenge – ever. It was very difficult to pull it off. It was what a career is made from, you know? You grow up dreaming about bottom of the ninth, bases-loaded, full-count, you're up. We had that.
"Am I enjoying the fact he's (Dixon) ahead? We're having a blast. It's a battle. He's doing a helluva job. I'm not going to take that away from them. They beat me by a hundredth of a second two or three times – a hundredth. Very good, outstanding races. I don't feel like they have the edge that's going to end my career. I think they have a good car, like we do, like Antron (Brown), like Cory. We all have great cars. Come the end of the year when we battle, it's up for grabs. There's a lot of good cars out there that could change my streak.
"But I've been telling people for years, if I don't win a championship, I'm not going to throw my helmet and kick people. It ain't how it is. It's racing. I look forward to the day when we race. I look forward to the race. And if I lose, I will walk over and shake the hand of whoever beats me and congratulate them. If they beat us, they did a helluva job. This is a sport. We go out and do our best, leave nothing on the table, and it's been a helluva challenge.
"Larry and me know we can't make mistakes. If anyone does, things change, and they change in a day. We can make up 80 points in a weekend no problem at all. Ask Kalitta, 170 points isn't squat. He had 336 and we took it back.
"Just a battle, man. Just a good, old-fashioned race. The day you start putting pressure on yourself is when you start choking. That's not going to happen. We're going to go out and fight until the end."
Given the changing parameters of the sport in recent years – rules revisions, tire compound changes, the reduction in track length from the traditional quarter-mile to 1,000-feet for safety – Dixon said Schumacher has every reason to be proud of his six-year title reign.
"I know I would be because having had two in a row (2002-03), I know how tough that is let alone six or 10 in a row," Dixon said. "There's not a given on any of this stuff. You got to go out there and prove yourself every week, especially now with the playoff system that we have. It's round wins is what it comes down, and you got to win two or three races. But it comes down to round-wins. You win the rounds, you win the championship. And if we have the same car that we've had in the regular season in the playoffs, I like our chances.
"I wouldn't want to be in his (Schumacher's) car. I said the same thing last year. I love the car that I'm in. I love the people that are working on it. When they send me forward to stage the car, I have the feeling that I can take on anybody."
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What is a RepresentUs Chapter?
RepresentUs chapters are local groups of people (like you!) who power the anti-corruption movement. Chapters are strategic and focused on winning real change: RepresentUs volunteers have helped win more than 80 Anti-Corruption victories across America. Chapters start with 3-4 people and have grown to be as large as 30-40 and beyond. Read more.
Find a Chapter Near You
- Meet regularly
- Share leadership across different members in the chapter
- Can start with as few as three people but often grow to be much larger
- Work locally to raise awareness about corruption and pass Anti-Corruption Acts
Starting a RepresentUs chapter is easier than you think! You'll have access to a network of leaders, resources and trainings, as well as a mentor to help guide you through everything from your first meeting to passing local laws.


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How to Fix the White Balance in Photoshop on JPEG photos
This is the easy fix for white balance and it works great every time, so your vacation photos from a smartphone or an older camera can be color corrected properly.
I was really upset to see that sometimes, the white balance in my photos wasn't right at all. Especially when you shoot in JPEG for some reasons, you might end up with having weird color casts in the photos like blue, orange or even green and honestly, that's horrible.
This is the reason why I made this tutorial. You can learn how to fix the white balance in Photoshop in a very fast way. Of course with some trial an error, you'll do it faster and faster every time.
Useful shortcuts
I used some cool Photoshop shortcuts in this tutorial:
- CTRL + SHIFT+ALT+N = new layer
- SHIFT + BACKSPACE = fill layer
- CTRL + ZERO = fit image on screen
- holding Z and moving mouse = zooming in or out
Here are the links for the stock photos used in this tutorial :
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70s circle style. Red and white polka dot print. Light cotton. Side button. Flared midi length skirt.
Brand: N/A
Fabric: Light cotton
Size: EU 42 UK 14 US 12
Vintage conditions: Excellent (slight signs of use without defects)
All measurements are taken on a flat surface (cm/inches):
Waist: 42 cm
Length: 73 cm
All garments available for sale, have been correctly washed and processed so that they are ready to wear and enjoy from the moment you receive them.


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New Hampshire arrested a man responsible for attacking his brother with a front-end loader at Zero Waste, a recycling business, before driving it toward officers and crashing into a building.
Fifty-four-year-old Peter Emanuel is accused of using the equipment Wednesday in Bow to topple his brother Stanley Emanuel who was operating a giant blue excavator.
Bow Police say they found Peter Emanuel inside this piece of heavy equipment - ignoring their commands - when they responded to a 911 call from Zero Waste.
U.S. & World
Emanuel was arrested later and charged with attempted first-degree assault, criminal mischief and resisting detention. He was being held on $100,000 bail and was scheduled to be in court Thursday. It wasn't immediately known if he had a lawyer.
Stanley, while scared for his life yesterday, is forgiving today - convinced the violence is a result of his brother's struggle with mental health. "Hopefully my brother Peter will get the help he needs. We love him and hope the best for him," he said.
Peter Emanuel faces three felonies - attempted first-degree assault, criminal mischief and resisting detention. He is being held on a 170 thousand dollars cash-only bail.


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Bringing a Different Kind of Healing to Hospitals
Kim discusses two recently completed projects, the "Sky Garden" in Chicago and "Project Ripple" at the Jackson South Community Hospital in Miami, and her general approach for bringing a different type of healing to hospitals.
On the incongruity between natural landscapes in clinical settings:
We want our health-care professionals to be objective and not emotional in assessing our state of being. But at the same time there's a growing awareness that clinical environments work against the good work that doctors do — that they may actually increase stress levels, not only in patients but in their families.
On the constraints posed by working in hospitals:
There's such a range of people who come to any hospital: there are people who are just there to get a vaccination and then there are kids who've had four transplants. We had to create a safe environment for kids with severe immune deficiencies.
The other aspect was daily engagement: the rituals of the patients. There's a kind of layering of activity that took months to figure out how to do, such as allowing for patients who are learning to get back on their feet to do physical therapy using the garden. In the Miami garden, there's a slight incline that allows people to have a little bit of a challenge as they do circuits and at the same time allows patients in wheelchairs to enjoy the same setting.
I remember one parent in Chicago said to me, "I have a young son, and my daughter is in the hospital. I just want to be able to sit in the garden on a bench and look up at the sky at night and breast-feed my child."


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To my Bros,
I know that in the fashion industry ladies get most of the love. They get cool details and prints while you get the same polo in a million colors. You can either choose to look one of five ways that mass market retailers tell you to or you can get a few one-off cray cray pieces from Kanye West or the occasional H&M score. If you live in the EU you get a little more choice at a lower price point but it's not a deep playing field. I feel your pain. You deserve a floral print sweatshirt. You need a Vegan Leather and French Terry hoodie. Shhh, shhhh… don't cry Bro. We got this.
Clever Girl
The Narrows Vegan Leather Sweatshirt $59
Mixed Media, Size S – XL
Cotton, Size S – XL
The Narrows Vegan Leather Hoodie $59
Mixed Media, Size S – XL
The Narrows Asymmetrical Pullover Sweatshirt $59
Cotton Poly, Size S – XL
Cotton, Size S – XL
The Narrows Quilted Inset Sleeve Pullover $59
Cotton, Size S – XL
Cotton Poly, Size S – XL
The Narrows Perforated Sleeve Pullover $59
Mixed Media, Size S – XL
Roses Squared Pullover Sweatshirt $49
Cotton Poly, Size S – XL
Ted Baker Shawl Collar Pullover $165
Cotton Poly, Sizes M – XXL
Now for my personal favorites! I chose these because they are a mix of classic with a hint of edginess and are all very versatile. You can still feel comfortable while pushing your boundaries.
Ralph Lauren Shawl Collar Pullover $145
Cotton Blend & Suede, Size S – XXL
I like this because it's chic and sexy without trying. It can be worn to work, date night, or the supermarket. It's got a relaxed but tailored fit and will look good in all the sizes they sell it in! Plus, even with the suede it's machine wash!
100% Cotton, Size M – XL
I like this one because the pattern is more sophisticated than others I've been seeing in the leopard family for men. It's just a little bit wild and the size really is to a more manly scale. It's casual or office ready. It's also machine wash!
Topman Vegan Leather Crew Neck Sweatshirt $60
Mixed Media, Size XS – XL
This one is great because it's super conservative with just a hint of edginess on the shoulder detail. The texture is so nice it could pass for a sweater. If my husband owned this, I'd probably be borrowing it!
Diesel Smogami Jacket $133 (Sale)
Mixed Media, Size M – XXL
Need to look polished and keep warm too? This is a great option for any size. It's a little more casual but possibly still office appropriate depending on the employer.
Topman Mini Cable Zip Sweatshirt $76
Mixed Media, Size XS – XL
This is a great neutral basic with a kick. Great for just about anytime you need a light layer that looks smart!
100% Cotton, Size XS – XXL
This is a great introductory luxe sweatshirt. It's got great texture and color but the styling is relaxed. The shawl collar is also smaller and less "weird" than ones with a more aggressive shawl.
Sean John Nighthawk Sweatshirt $25 (Sale)
Cotton Poly, Size M – 3XL
Hot damn, this is fun! I love the bold print! My fashion forward readers should pair this with flat front black dress shorts, a french cuff shirt with pop color cuff links, and a simple low cut slip on shoe!
Rascals Flower Mesh Hoodie $110
Cotton/Poly Detail, Size S – XL
Florals done right! Fresh, urban, and young without skewing junior. Relaxed but stylish with a femme twist!
Obey Trippin' Varsity Zip Up $84
Cotton, Size S – XL
This number from Obey is fun and fresh without being too casual or young. It's a great almost tribal print in a familiar silhouette. This is great for jazzing up a plain wardrobe!
The Next Items Are Curated For People I Know:
Cotton/Poly, Size S – XL
I wish I could buy this sweater and go back in time. My high school boyfriend would so rock this as it's one of his favorite paintings. This is perfect for an artist or anyone who appreciates a fine composition. AW's if you're reading this, go get this freaking shirt and get your Zoolander on!
Brooklyn Cloth Dip Dye Pullover $54
Cotton/Poly, Size S – XL
This is the one my Husband gushed over during the selection process. It's got great texture and ombré effects. It's a great way to use color both bold and almost pastel, making it a wardrobe chameleon!
The "JR Ladykiller Special" $54
Stretch Cotton, Size S – XL
JR, has there ever been a more perfect "pick-up jumper"? This sweatshirt automatically weeds out all undesirable women and will break the ice with the lonely cat lady of your dreams with nothing left to do but "bed them and wed them". Up top, Bro!
I hope you've enjoyed this post on trendy sweatshirts and found something you liked. Thanks for for tolerating my micro targeted piece at my friends! Next up is our plus and petite women's post with a wide selection to choose from. Sorry ladies, no epic cat jumpers 🙁


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The St. Charles Park District maintains 497 garden plots for the St. Charles community. Plots are reserved for perennials and annuals. Park District staff rototill all of the annual plots around the first of April, weather permitting.
For an application, click here. Please complete and return page 1 only.
- 233 garden plots at James O. Breen Community Park Map
201 plots – annual; 32 plots – perennial
All plot size 20' X 30': $40 each
- 264 garden plots at Primrose Farm Park Map
219 plots – annual; 45 plots – perennial
Annuals – 120 plots size 15' X 30': $25
Annuals – 99 plot size 30' X 30': $45
Perennials – 24 plot size15' X 30': $25
Perennials – 21 plot size 30' X 30': $45
Interested in Renting a Plot?
For more information, please contact Cori Hedlund at 630-513-4332.
- February 4 – March 4
Returning gardeners reserving the same plots rented the previous year can mail in their reservation form. Forms must be received by the applicable dates.
- March 7 – 14
Returning gardeners may reserve new plots.
- March 15
Open registration for all new gardeners. Garden plots reservations for new gardeners must be made in person at the Pottawatomie Community Center.
Apr 1 – Oct 30
Open 8am – 8pm each day
Attention Gardeners:
Want to make a difference? Plant a row of vegetables to feed folks in need. Produce collection containers will be available all summer at Primrose Farm and Hickory Knolls. Items will go directly to the Northern Illinois Food Bank in Geneva for distribution. Need more info? Contact Pam Otto at 630-513-4399.


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You may not be sure how to begin learning about photography. If you're a beginner who just wants to take clearer photos, you can learn a lot from some simple tips. Continue reading to find a mixture of tips which will benefit anyone who loves to take photographs and yearns to learn more!
Physically move closer to the subject in order to get a better picture. Getting up close allows you to put a frame around your subject while avoiding any disruptive backgrounds. You can also pay attention to facial details, which will come in handy, especially if you are doing portrait photography. Those small, yet important details are often lost when you're standing too far away.
Creating photographs that stand up to the pros will require that you invest in a camera that has professional features. Consider getting a digital single lens reflex camera, or a dSLR, if you plan on taking high-quality or professional photographs. This is the best equipment on the market, so if you want the best images possible, this is the camera you should choose.
Try different perspectives, and take original photos. A good photograph should develop a personal style and show the world through a certain point of view. Try your best to not take stereotypical pictures; you want to be as unique as you can. An unusual angle can be just the thing to express your creativity and create a memorable photograph.
While many photographers prefer to emphasize landscapes from a distance, viewers often focus on the foreground instead. Compose the foreground of your shot to create a more striking frame and increase the appearance of depth.
Experiment with the white balance feature manually. Interior photography often comes with a yellowish hue due to the light available from light bulbs. Instead of taking the time to relight the entire room, adjust white balance and use your camera to create a whole new atmosphere. You will see your photos come out much more professionally.
Try taking photos of people. Always ask their permission first. When traveling, looking at these pictures will remind you of particular memories, even if the people you photographed do not look like they would stand out from a crowd at the moment when you take your picture. Try to get laid back clothing and a candid facial expression.
Write down a few notes when you take pictures. As your collection grows, it will become more and more difficult to remember the details, such as where and when you took a particular shot. Use a notepad to jot down a few notes about the pictures you take.
When photographing your subject, try to get as close as you can. Photos taken from far away don't tend to be all that interesting because details or colors are too small to see. Make seeing your subject with clarity easier for both you and the viewers of the picture.
Use careful consideration when choosing the subject of your photograph. It doesn't matter how great of a photographer you are, having a good subject that you can take pictures of is what's best. Select objects you are inspired by, or have someone pose for you.
Pre-focus your camera and proceed to move to the side a bit so as to offset the main subject from the center of the lens. This can cause the photo to look a bit different than the standard subject centering tactic that many use. Off-centering your photos makes them more interesting to those viewing them.
When you visit new areas, look around to decide the best shots to take. If you do not know where to start, take a look at some postcards. Local subjects and attractions featured on postcards are likely memorable and distinctive enough to be worth your photographic attention.
Try having borders on each of your pictures, even if they are natural. Sometimes, a natural frame is better than an artificial frame like wood or metal. If you look hard enough when trying to take a picture, you can use neighboring elements to create "natural frames" for your subject matter. You can use this as a way to practice photograph composition.
Figure out what ISO values work best for different shots, or you could end up disappointed. You need to keep in mind that if you increase the ISO it increases how much light is let into the camera; this then affects the print and grain on your picture. This is not something you want in your photographs unless you are taking a photo that is bettered by the grainy effect.
You can create unique photographs by shooting from varying angles. Photos taken from a straight-on angle can be taken by virtually anyone. Attempt to gain different perspectives by getting over or below your subject. Sometimes, a sideways or diagonal view can create an interesting composition.
As you have just read about in the above article, photography is great for capturing that special moment in time and also that fleeting moment you might not have otherwise caught. Use these tips and hints to familiarize yourself with the art of photography, and to raise your skill level from novice to professional.


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S: St John, USVI 2011-12
1: St John, USVI December 30, 2011
2: Pre-vacation dinner and drinks Harry Caray's in Rosemont
3: O'Hare to Miami to... St Thomas, USVI! Dec 30, 2011
5: St. John, USVI
8: New Year's Eve 2011
10: Partying like rock stars at Rhumb Lines...
11: 2011
13: Welcome 2012!
14: Mahogany Run St. Thomas, USVI
18: I have wandered all my life, and I have also traveled; the difference between the two being this - that we wander for distraction, but we travel for fulfillment. Hilaire Belloc
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Private equity taxation is a hot topic in Great Britain, too.The British government recently held a series of hearings on the buyout industry, and next month, Chancellor Alistair Darling is expected to propose changes to the tax system that will impact private equity. According to The Independent, these changes are likely to include increasing the effective capital gains tax rate from 10 percent to 20 percent for investments classed as business assets (e.g., shares in unlisted companies). In addition, Forbes reported last month that the British might also extend the "taper relief" period - the amount of time for which shares must be owned in order to qualify for taxation "discounts" - from two years to five years.But there is public pressure for other tax changes, too. Great Britain currently allows "non-domiciled" UK residents to avoid paying taxes on investment and other non-UK income, except when it is remitted to the UK. With up to 80 percent of British investment gurus claiming this status (according to the BBC), and with many of them receiving investment income overseas which they never bring into the country (but which relates to their work there), there is renewed public outcry about their failure to pay a "fair share" of the domestic tax burden.Following an analysis released last month by Britain's National Audit Office stating that almost a third of the UK's 700 biggest businesses paid no corporate tax in the 2005-06 financial year, attention is also shifting onto the ability of companies to deduct interest costs under current tax law. In particular, that rule benefits highly-geared companies, such as private equity investees - and it's a rule that Brendan Barber, the leader of the British Trades Union Congress (TUC), specifically wants the Labour government to nix.
As in the United States, the debate over an overhaul of the tax system that would target private equity is primarily being fueled by concerns about the divide between rich and poor.
According to The Independent, the richest 1 percent of the British population controls 21 percent of the country's wealth, and the gap between rich and poor has reached its highest point in over 40 years. The Guardian recently reported that total bonuses in London's financial services-dominated City (the equivalent of Wall Street) over the last year amounted to £14 billion. In addition, The Observer has pointed to a 74 percent increase in those claiming non-domiciled status on their tax returns between 2002 and the tax year ending in April 2005.
With data like those, it's not surprising that efforts at rejigging the tax system in order to redistribute wealth are gaining a foothold. (All three of Britain's major parties seem to be focusing on government action to reduce the wealth gap.) Still, that does not mean that what Chancellor Darling is likely to propose will be a good idea.
Setting aside generic arguments about tax increases harming the economy, Richard Lambert, director-general of the Confederation of British Industry (roughly equivalent to the National Chamber of Commerce), noted in a column in Britain's Daily Telegraph earlier this month that increasing taxes on "high fliers" could have the effect of cutting Britain "out of the global talent market."
A brain drain in the financial sector, generally, would be of particular concern, given the prominent role it plays in the British economy. According to The Guardian, finance shapes the UK's economy more than it does any other member of the G8, bringing in (together with the business services sector that supports it) just over a third of Britain's national income, compared to about a fifth in the United States. In London, finance dominates: Calculations done for The Guardian by consultants at Experian indicate that finance delivers over two-thirds of the city's income, while central London itself contributes more to the UK economy than any other G8 capital, apart from Tokyo.
Were higher taxes on investment gurus pursued via changing the rules on taxation of investment income and capital gains accruing to non-domiciled UK residents, Britain would likely experience more than just a brain drain. The country's tax code, as well as the lifestyle offered by its capital city, acts as a magnet for everyone from Greek shipping tycoons to wealthy Russians who buy up soccer teams. Turning away their money has been contemplated before—and always rejected, because the potential for capital flight is too severe.
Last week John Moulton, managing partner of the private equity giant Alchemy, observed that, "If you jack tax up, people will leave. The industry can move overseas in minutes." There are also concerns that hiking capital gains taxes could lead to a sell-off of shares on London's Alternative Investment Market (AIM). Director of Finance Online, an online resource for financial decision makers, reported last month that AIM investors could receive a tax bill of up to £1.4 billion if the qualifying period for business asset taper relief jumps from two years to five years. It is feared that the mere prospect of such a large tax bill might be enough to trigger a sell-off, which in turn could cause market chaos and big losses for investors.
While serving as chancellor, Prime Minister Gordon Brown enjoyed cozier-than-expected relations with London's finance-driven City. But now, with trade unions and activists clamoring for a shakeup of the tax system, that relationship could sour. As the debate continues, all eyes remain on Chancellor Darling, Brown's successor at No. 11 Downing Street. When October rolls around, watch for him to make or break New Labour's reputation as business-friendly.
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Eager investors helped Metro Business's Worth Foundation Fund smash through its £200,000 target yesterday.
More than 160 investors have pledged sums from £100 to £20,000 to back three – as yet unknown – retailers and their 'big ideas' in a competition supported by the crowdfunding platform Seedrs.
This morning the fund stood at £224,500 with cash pouring in from around the UK and Europe including Portugal, Germany, Spain, the Netherlands and Ireland.
The stunning response means a new £300,000 target has been set for the competition which calls for lively retail ideas which need financial and mentoring support.
The winner could now receive up to £150,000 and two runners up prizes could be boosted to £75,000 each.
Retail expert and Worth Retail consultancy founder Alex Johns said: 'This is intoxicating stuff and it's quite incredible how a little idea has grown so fast!'
Crowdfunding firm Seedrs said the original £200,000 target was already the biggest equity crowdfunded 'Fund' it had raised. Funds differ from individual campaigns as they invest in multiple businesses rather than single enterprises.
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Fans gearing up for the 2014 Chicago Auto Show can get a taste of what's to come with the auto show's renovated website.
The new website boasts a format readable from any electronic device, including desktops, tablets and smartphones.
"Fans across the world can now experience the Chicago Auto Show through interactive and engaging elements regardless of the device they are using," said Kurt Schiele, the 2014 Chicago Auto Show chairman.
The website offers daily image galleries, a listing of vehicles on display and integrated social media content from the Chicago Auto Show's official blog, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube channels.
Staples from the previous site remain in the new format and viewers can still check out floor maps, purchase online tickets and get directions to the show.
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The "Vehicles on Display" section of the new site adds real-time inventory from the city's new-car dealers and allows visitors to sift through nearly 40,000 new cars, according to a release from the Chicago Automobile Trade Association.
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Take the kickstand concept, same angle, same look. Increase the screen size to 11.6″ and cut down the high quality manufacturing of the Surface so you get to drop the price. And bam:
I actually could use a little extra screen size and if that came with less weight (yeah less metal) I'd be in. At this price point it must have cheap internals though so maybe Microsoft can learn something from their copying and give me a miniSurface, maxiSurface and a SurfacePhone to round it out. Sent from my Windows Phone
That's an 11.6″ Surface Pro clone for $350 from China
Take the kickstand concept, same angle, same look. Increase the screen size to 11.6″ and cut down the high quality manufacturing of the Surface so you get to drop the price. And bam:
Imitation is the greatest form of flattery. Ok, now that that's out of the way, your lawyer will be hearing from our lawyer.
Yo hey my man David Special K, aka David Ketameanmuthawhat! I'm feeling the new logo, definitely. I ain't trying to start no shit but I could live without the blue/red contrasting next to each other, but that's just me, maybe my brotha BlackSmith thought it's the patriotic array of colors, whatever, it works.
When the Chinese clone your product, in the absence of significant market at least, one can turn to that bit of news and tell themselves they've achieved critical mass or whatever and use it as an okay excuse to pop some much-needed champagne. I'm happy for Microsoft, even though I suppose, as Apple knows all too well, the Chinese pulling crap like this can be at times irritating. Not just small Chinese operations, but the Koreans too, and they do it out in the open and too often get away with it. Everybody likes to beat up on China, okay, but those Koreans, and I'm talking about the ones in the suits, those are the real bootleggers, shameless ones at that.
I was watching some new cop show last night, the one with that sizzling Lucy Loo chick from Kill Bill, right, well the show, it's one of those shows where everybody's got an iphone and an imac, you know the type, but in last night's episode this dude busts out a red Surface to look up rapists to find the bad guy and he was able to type relatively fast on what I assume is the touch cover, I was impressed, gotta say I was impressed, both by the device and by the marketing. Lucy Loo, hell yes, right Ram?
These cheap knockoffs sometimes do good also, they bring more publicity to the product. Look at Android and prior to that Windows PCs. I welcome those with open hands, but at the same time look for more malware. More malware means more popular anyway
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Decades before the elevated train tracks on the Lower West Side of Manhattan were transformed into a global tourist attraction called the High Line, they were Gwynne Duncan's playground.
As children growing up in the 1970s in Westbeth — the former Bell Telephone Laboratories complex, bounded by Bank, Bethune, Washington and West Streets, that was turned into 383 units of loft-style affordable housing and studio space for artists by the architect Richard Meier — young Gwynne and her friends would trespass and explore the abandoned railroad bed overgrown with weeds.
"The tracks used to extend right through the building, and we would shinny down a rope ladder from a fourth-floor apartment," Ms. Duncan, 45, recalled the other day, sitting in the sunny living room of her third-floor Westbeth duplex, which doubles as her painting studio. "We also used to sneak up to the old, elevated West Side Highway to ride our bikes and roller-skate."
When Westbeth opened, with much fanfare, in 1970, Ms. Duncan's parents moved in from a public housing complex at Ninth Avenue and 16th Street. One of their new ninth-floor neighbors was the photographer Diane Arbus, who committed suicide down the hall in 1971. "The building was full of young families then," Ms Duncan said. "The hallways were amok with children playing. Few people ever leave, so now we are the young people. There are several second-generation Westbethians. We have a mothers' group that meets once a month."
Westbeth was the first subsidized artists' housing complex of its type in the United States, and it was hailed by the Times critic Ada Louise Huxtable. "Mr. Meier's architectural solution is exemplary," she wrote in 1970, explaining that the architect thought of "Westbeth as a kind of Corbusian unité d'habitation, or least a step toward it." Today, Westbeth has the vibe of a dormitory at a progressive college where no one ever graduates.
When Ms. Duncan's parents split up in the mid-1970s, her father, the artist Tom Duncan (who will have a show of his Joseph Cornell-style box art this spring at Chelsea's Andrew Edlin Gallery), moved to Thompson Street, but he eventually returned to Westbeth and now lives on the 10th floor. Ms. Duncan stayed with her mother, the writer Erika Duncan, and sisters, who were able to take over the lease when their mother moved to Long Island, where she founded the Herstory Writers Workshop, which teaches women who have experienced personal or political traumas how to tell their stories.
In the mid-1990s, Ms. Duncan and her boyfriend (now husband) Alec Stephen decided they needed to create their own life as a couple, so they moved to Brooklyn. It was the right and the wrong choice. "We loved Brooklyn," she said, "but I knew someday I wanted to get back to Westbeth, so I immediately put my name on the waiting list. We waited 14 years, and I finally got home."
During her Brooklyn sojourn, Ms. Duncan curated grassroots art shows and worked on her own paintings. She was commissioned in 1998 to paint a mural for the Clinton/Washington Avenues station of the G line, which was supposed to be temporary but remains on view today. "Amazingly, it's never been vandalized!" she said.
The 12-foot-long painting depicts riders on a 1945 subway car with ceiling fans and woven seats. She got input on the details from her father and husband, who are both old-train fanatics; in fact, Mr. Stephen has model trains set up in the dining area next to their open kitchen. His guitars and amplifiers are scattered around the apartment like objets d'art.
Ms. Duncan explains that they were lucky to get one of the coveted duplex units, which allows their 7-year-old daughter, Mimi, to have her own lower-level bedroom. A steep, brutalist staircase leads upstairs and directly into the open area in the middle of the apartment where the parents sleep. "We could have made the living room the bedroom so we'd have privacy, but I thought the best space in the apartment should be where there's natural light and I can paint."
But in fact there is too much sunshine, so it's not ideal for painting. "I am on the waiting list for studio space here," Ms. Duncan says, as her daughter arrives home from Public School 3 on Hudson Street. "All my friends growing up went to P.S. 3," she adds, then explains that her own mother sent her to private grade school because she'd had an unhappy experience herself as a public-school student in Queens. She went to public Music & Art High in Harlem, which moved to Lincoln Center her junior year and was renamed LaGuardia High School. She then got a scholarship to attend Bard College in upstate New York, where she majored in painting.
One of the fringe benefits of living in Westbeth is that it has a 2,900-square-foot community gallery, where Ms. Duncan is curating a group show scheduled for April called "Witness: The Cedar Tavern Phone Booth Show" that will pay homage to the bygone artists' bar on University Place.
Being an old-timer in the neighborhood proved useful during Hurricane Sandy, when Westbeth lost heat, water and electricity. "My daughter has tropical fish that can't survive in cold water," Ms. Duncan said. "I went to longtime local businesses that know me, like Tortilla Flats, Imperial liquors and the Bus Stop Café, and they gave me bottles of hot water for the tank, and all the fish survived."
Although having the security of affordable rent allows her to paint and her husband to pursue his music (he was in an indie band called Railroad Jerk from 1992 to 1999 and now plays with the Clay Dots), they have day jobs, too. They run a small business called Floor Plans NY that does architectural renderings. "Most of our clients are in Brooklyn," she said, "so now we do the reverse commute."
While she laments that her childhood neighborhood has been overtaken by glass-tower condominiums, hordes of tourists and restaurants she cannot afford, she also appreciates how much safer it is. "We were not allowed to go to the piers as children. There was arson, prostitutes, the works. It was pretty terrifying," she recalled, conceding that gentrification has its benefits. "We love Hudson River Park and the bike path. I still think this is the best place to live in New York."


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Happy New Hair: The Curly Girl and Naturalista's Guide to Four Life-Changing Books! – Part II by Petra E. Lewis
My hair is absurdly complex. It literally took me decades to finally understand it—and discover best practices for maintenance. However—truth be told—I would never have figured all these things out without an assist. Today, blogs and YouTube tutorials for natural hair are ubiquitous, but for me it was largely thanks to four books that I was finally able to understand my hair. This post wraps up the second in my two-part, countdown-style listing of four books that were life changers in helping me to both "decipher" and holistically transform my hair—and can help you, too! Here are my final two game changers…
2/ HEAL THYSELF I became a vegetarian Thanksgiving of 1990. I remember thinking to myself: This is the meatiest day of the year. If I can get through this day without touching the ham at breakfast, or the turkey at dinner, I'll be fine. Outside of unintended slipups (darn, those Chinese dumplings got me every time!), I've never looked back. I can't remember if I read Queen Afua's Heal Thyself before or after I went veggie, but like Curly Girl (mentioned in my first post), I consider it to be a foundational text. Anyone who thinks that what you put in your mouth and what is happening on your head are not connected is kidding him or herself. Back in the day (when this stuff was still fringe, not mainstream and being done with thumbs up from celebrities) I did juice fasts, colonics, took raw-foods preparation classes, and once went on a trip to a Native American sweat lodge, sponsored by Queen Afua's Heal Thyself Center (established 1982). The book opens with Queen Afua's amazing story of how she cured herself of asthma and other chronic diseases through natural living. As the book's cover says, "No Woman, Man or Child Should Be Without This Natural Healing Book." Co-sign!
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1/ CURLY LIKE ME Teri LaFlesh has one of the single most beautiful head of curls I have *ever* seen (see photo above). Curly Girl and Curly Like Me are co-joined, because without the paradigm shift started by the former, I would not have been able to accept the life-changing advice and absolute gift that Curly Like Me is. The advice Lorraine Massey gave that I considered insane (using No-Poo to cleanse my scalp, and using conditioner only—instead of shampoo—to "co-wash" the rest of my hair) is no longer heresy to me, but Gospel. When you see old photos of Teri's fried, damaged, stunted teenaged hair, and that child's miserable face, it lets you know that she really is curly like you—and if these methods worked for her, then they can work for you. What I love most about Terry is the loving, gentle, empowering language she uses to describe curly hair:
The media's portrayal of hair affects how we view our own hair.…When we watch television and see that there are no representations of hair that behaves like ours, it's easy for us to feel as if we aren't normal. To inoculate ourselves against these stealthy influences, we need to be aware of this media bias toward straight hair. If you are, it will save you the energy you would otherwise waste by feeling bad about your hair. Especially since you have magnificent, unique hair—and that's a good thing….We are repeatedly shown that the only way to handle all hair is by using the methods that work with straighter hair.
(Stares at Terry's photo on the cover with love and awe: this. woman. gets it.) Curly Like Me is the equivalent of "Say It Loud, I'm Black and I'm Proud!" for curly hair. Calling all curly girls and naturalistas: This woman—and this book—will change your life. Wishing you a Happy New Hair!
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Till next time: Love, Peace, and Hair Grease, my friends y amigas….
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October 21st – 23rd, 2010
BCTELA's annual conference brings together educators who are committed to teaching practices that respect and engage diverse learners. This year we feature sessions focusing on First Peoples literature and learning, social justice, and multiple ways of knowing.
Pre-registration for the conference has now closed. On site registration will occur on Friday morning before the conference.
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- Thurs. Wine & Cheese and Friday – $195
- Thurs., Friday & Saturday – $275
- Saturday – $125
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- Thurs., Friday & Saturday – $125
- Saturday – $50***
- Seating is limited for Thursday evening Wine & Cheese with Richard Wagamese, so register early to take advantage of this special event!
- Conference fee includes a one-year membership to BCTELA.
- Our cancellation policy: Cancellations may be made until Thursday, October 14th, 2010 (at 11 pm). After that date, a $60 non-refundable cancellation fee will be levied. The fee will be applied against membership in BCTELA for 2010 – 2011.
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Please download the fall 2010 conference brochure to read session descriptions.
|Thursday, Oct. 21st 7:00 – 8:30 pmWine and cheese with featured speaker Richard Wagamese (Performance Storytelling) Richard Wagamese is an enchanting storyteller. He will inspire us to reflect on the stories within and help us prepare for the many enriching opportunities the conference will present over the next two days. Join us in greeting our colleagues at this opening event.
Friday, Oct. 22nd 9:00 – 3:15 pm
Choice of 22 sessions and plated lunch with Ruth Shagoury or Sharon Jeroski
Friday features engaging two-hour sessions with presenters from BC and beyond. Lunch-time speakers will inform, provoke, and inspire you during your plated lunch.
|Saturday, Oct. 23rd 9:00 – 3:00 pmChoice of 4 full-day themed institutes with a buffet lunchSaturday offers four fully-day institutes with some of the biggest names in literacy education. This is your opportunity to immerse yourself in a specific topic and come away with a deeper understanding of language arts education.
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The Strong National Museum of Play Expands Group Tour Program
Play time isn't just for kids! The Strong National Museum of Play is pleased to announce the expansion of its domestic and international group tour and foreign independent traveler programs, and the addition of Karen Dodson as tourism sales associate. Dodson will work directly with operators to introduce new itineraries that invite guests of all ages and backgrounds to play, reminisce, and explore at The Strong—the ultimate play destination and upstate New York's largest cultural attraction.
Exclusive museum tours take guests deeper into artifact-rich and hands-on exhibits. Experiences include going behind the scenes inDancing Wings Butterfly Garden, the only year-round indoor butterfly exhibit in upstate New York; exploring play in America by viewing the world's largest toy, doll, and game collection from a curator's point of view; or enjoying the World Video Game Hall of Fame and a massive video game exhibit where groups can test their skills on rare games such as four-player Pac-Man and two-playerTetris. The museum recently opened the Toy Halls of Fame exhibit, a cutting-edge, hands-on space that explores America's favorite toys. Also on view throughout the museum are displays of some of America's rarest and most iconic artifacts of play, including the first handmade Monopoly set, Thomas Edison's talking doll, the first LEGO sets, and Barbie No. 1.
The museum has also developed several student- and adult-focused itineraries that appeal to a variety of interests to assist group operators seeking new experiences for their clients within New York State. Whether a group is adventurous, curious about history, or passionate about art, there's something for everyone at The Strong and the surrounding Rochester-Finger Lakes region.
The Strong offers group-friendly amenities including a bus loop for easy motor-coach pick up and drop off, free motor coach parking, complimentary Wi-Fi, and character greeters upon request. Self-guided experiences are available in multiple languages.
Tour operators looking to book experiences at The Strong should contact Karen Dodson at 585-410-6359 or firstname.lastname@example.com.


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We will often hear women complaining of morning sickness, acidity, abdominal pain, cramps, burps, excessive gas and constipation. This is normal, pregnancy does uproot your digestive system it becomes essential for a women to take good care of her food her activity and her over all health as her body is experiencing a change and this change does cause discomfort.
The 1st and the 2nd trimester you will hear nearly every pregnant women complaining of morning sickness, acidity, gas and constipation this is because the digestive system is weak and she is not digesting her food properly. It is important for a woman to eat healthy and at regular intervals but along with this by consuming D-Gas capsules she is helping toughen her digestive system.
D-Gas is made from all natural ingredients like cardamom, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, dill seeds, fennel seeds, ginger, and peppermint leaves all of these are absolutely harmless to consume when pregnant. Instead these ingredients will help her digest her meal better and help strengthen the digestive system which will take care of the acidity gas and constipation.
Along with good nutrition a pregnant women needs to keep herself active as being active will help a 15 minute walk daily will help you solve all your keep gas away simple workouts or indigestion issues. Eat well sleep well and eat D-gas to keep all your stomach issues away. For safety please do consult your gynecologist once before starting D-gas.
Wednesday, 3 September 2014
Benefits of Peppermint
For ages we have known that peppermint leaf is a fantastic mouth freshener, but it assists in digestion is something which has been understood by us lately. Peppermint is loaded with vital nutrients that have unlimited health benefits; it is highly advisable to consume some leaves daily in form of salad or as a tablet or in form of tea. Peppermint green tea is a well known digesting aid, for centuries we have seen Chinese Japanese and Koreans having pepper mint green tea after their meals but we realized it some years ago that this herb can do wonders for our body.
How pepper mint helps?
Here is the answer-
1. Helpful for digestion- this leaf has calming effects on the stomach muscles as well as abets as a digestive aid for fat digestion. The more you consume peppermint leaves in form of capsule or tea the faster it helps the food to move through the stomach. Peppermint has proved to be essentially helpful to relieve us from gas and stomach cramps.
2. Irritable bowel movements- will also be solved with the use of peppermint. In D-Gas one of our core ingredients is peppermint the mint in the capsule prevents acidity heartburn as it has a calming effect on your stomach muscles. Plus we have many studies that have proved how this capsule gives you instant relief from gas, diarrhea, bloating and indigestion. Peppermint is a wonder herb and D-Gas is a wonder drug which will help you sail smoothly the entire day.
Thursday, 21 August 2014
Health Benefits of Cardamom
An all natural ingredient capsule that works as fast as an allopathic medicine and without any side effects, yes! We are talking about D-Gas; it is 100% vegetarian product.
Each natural ingredient is perfectly proportioned so that they can work individually to help you in your ailment.
One of the core ingredients of D-Gas is cardamom. A seed pod which has been used by Indian doctors and ayurvedic specialist for years. In the recent years doctors in America too have realized and proved the health benefits of this seed pod.
Cardamom belongs to the ginger family thus it is highly active in combating digestive problems.
1. It is used as a digestive tonic to help relieve indigestion
2. It helps in giving instant relief from gas and stomach cramps.
3. Aids in dealing with acidity heart burn and constipation
4. Cardamom helps the kidneys and the urinary bladder to flush the waste
out of our bodies.
5. It is a good detoxifier and high in antioxidants
6. Being a pungent spice it helps in relief from cold, flu and excessive cough.
7. Recent studies have confirmed cardamom is also highly effective in
killing cancerous cells
8. Helps in reducing blood pressure.
9. Cardamom also works as a pain killer and has anti inflammatory properties.
10.Hiccups are caused due to indigestion for this too chewing on
cardamom will helps aid in digestion and in turn control your hiccups.
Monday, 18 August 2014
What makes D-Gas a Better Pill?
D-Gas is a natural and perfect solution for gas and indigestion. Each and every ingredients of D- Gas some amazing properties to contribute towards your health. D-Gas is natural and safe, as for years we have seen that natural products are definitely more beneficial that chemically made medicines. In recent times doctors too have realized the importance of natural and ayurvedic products to cure ailments. The most essential part of natural ingredients in medicine is that not only do they cure but also help in building our immune system stronger.
In India the use of capsules with natural ingredients have been going on for long but off late American doctors and medical institutions have also realized and accepted the importance of natural products to cure ailments.
Let's answer some of your queries to help your understand D-Gas better.
1. Reasons for American doctors to accept and popularize D-GAS?
Ans - Because it is made from natural products thus it is completely harmless and with no side effects at all. Instead it will do wonders to your digestion system.
2. Why is D-Gas more effective than other products?
Ans- Because the ingredients it has are specifically for targeting indigestion and gas thus they will affect faster.
3. Why is D-Gas convenient?
Ans- It has all natural components so it can be consumed any time of the day, without any restrictions. Even if your symptoms of indigestion have just triggered, you can have it safely.
4. How else does D-Gas help?
Ans- Not only does it give you instant relief from gas and indigestion it also helps in improving your overall digestion. Having one pill a day is going to keep your stomach free of all ailments.
Tuesday, 22 July 2014
A 100% Natural- A 100% Effective
People are turning to natural and organic products-not because it is fashionable or politically correct-natural products have proven safe in the long-run with few side effects. Most manmade products bring up rude surprises after years of use-results that did not come in the 'comprehensive testing' phase.
Farmers in South America have recently returned to methods used during the Aztec and Inca times owing to depletion of the soil's natural fertility as a result of years of artificial fertilizer use. Warnings are coming out all across the globe against use of artificially ripened fruits and synthetic colors used to give a fresh look to vegetables. Natural materials are now the most popular options for apparels and artificial coloring of clothes is banned in different countries replaced instead by dyes made out of plant extracts.
D-GAS is a 100% natural remedy for digestive disorders that are distracting, troublesome and at times intolerable. Gas can cause embarrassment to the sufferer and can put a strain on even close relationships.
Eastern Wisdom in a Bottle
The ingredients of D-GAS have been in use in eastern civilizations for centuries preventing digestive disorders. Mint, Fennel, Coriander, Cumin, Ginger, Cardamom and other totally natural D-GAS ingredients are part of the everyday cuisine in India, China, the Middle East and other eastern countries.
Fennel and Cumin are used in Indian curries to prevent indigestion. Fennel soaked in water is taken for acidity problems. Ginger is an effective remedy for nausea and motion sickness. Coriander not only aids digestion but is an anti-diabetic, is rich in Vitamin C and contains Potassium, Magnesium, Manganese and Zinc-rare minerals that are vital to our body's normal functioning.
D-Gas ingredients are indeed a part of daily food and quick yet effective home remedies in eastern countries today.
Modern Hygiene
Made in USA, D-GAS is produced in hygienic facilities using modern technology. Thorough research ensures the right mix of natural ingredients in quantities that are safe for everyone-children, young or old. Since D-GAS contains natural ingredients that the human body takes to readily, D-GAS can be ingested at any time.
Natural and proven ingredients mean that your body responds to the formulation almost instantly.
Safe and Sure, D-GAS is the unique and 100% natural formulation that you have been waiting for. Pick up a bottle today-enjoy health, comfort and peace of mind with D-GAS. Now you have the real energy for the more important and fun things in your life.
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We never really thought of ourselves as cool, but we're sure glad somebody does! Gartner, Inc. has named us a "Cool Vendor" in its Cool Vendors in Analytics, 2013 report. Each year, Gartner identifies a select number of new Cool Vendors in key technology areas and publishes a series of research reports highlighting these companies and their products and services. For the Analytics designation, Gartner evaluated dozens of potential candidates to whittle it down to five final designees.
"At Opera Solutions, we are committed to building solutions, such as our Consumer Signal Hub, that use machine learning to extract predictive information from Big Data and turn it into prescriptive best actions that drive frontline productivity and bottom-line growth," said Arnab Gupta , Chief Executive Officer at Opera Solutions. "We're delighted and honored that Gartner has recognized our endeavors by designating us a Cool Vendor in Analytics."
The Consumer Signal Hub is an entirely new way to separate the predictive Signals from the distracting noise in your data and put those Signals to work. It uses these Signals to generate accurate demand forecasts, identify new consumer initiatives, detect anomalies that guide tailored offers, and provide recommendations for each point of consumer interaction. For marketers, this means enterprises can make data-driven decisions based on where each individual consumer relationship is going, not where it's been.
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Gartner's coveted Cool Vendor designation joins other industry recognition for Opera Solutions over the last several months. ESG Global named Opera Solutions as a finalist for Big Data Vendor of the Year 2012, and IDG's Computerworld Honors Program recognized Opera Solutions Government Services (OSGS) as one of its 2013 Laureates. In addition, Big Data Republic also recently named Opera Solutions a top 100 Big Data social media influencer.


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So, you've gotten a gorgeous Persian rug at an awesome price, but now you're wondering if it might be a fake. How can you tell? There are a few things to look for.
Your Persian rug might be a fake if:
It has a hard, plastic back. An authentic Persian rug will always have a soft backing, and the pattern on the back will be a mirror image of what you see on the top.
It's made from polyester. A genuine Persian rug is made from wool.
The colors bleed into one another. With a true Persian rug, the dyes are all made from vegetable products, and the strands are individually dyed. The dyes are colorfast, too, so there's no bleeding.
The dealer won't offer a guarantee. Anyone who is selling you a genuine Persian rug will always offer you a money-back guarantee if you're not satisfied. If the dealer doesn't want to give you that guarantee, then there's a very good chance that the rug is not authentic.
There are bald spots on the rug that are covered with ink. A disreputable seller will hope that you don't notice flaws like this. He also won't tell you what type of dye was used in the making of the rug.
The fringe is not knotted onto the rug. Fake oriental rugs often have fringes that are either glued on, or sewn – not knotted. Keep in mind that a knotted fringe isn't just a design element. It's proof that your rug is genuine. There is, quite simply, no such thing as a genuine Oriental rug that has a fringe that is sewn or glued as opposed to knotted.
The seller says you'll get a great deal because he's going out of business. Yes, he is. He's going out of business because he's going to move to the next street corner and try to scam other people into buying his "authentic" Oriental rugs. He knows that, in the words of P.T. Barnum, "There's a sucker born every minute." Don't be that sucker.
The rug is too cheap. Even if the seller isn't pulling the "going out of business" scam, if a Persian rug is priced really low, it's pretty much a given that it's not an authentic Persian rug. A good Persian rug takes a long time to make, and is made from the best materials, and you're simply never going to get one for the same price you'd pay for an area rug from Walmart, no matter what the seller wants you to believe.
It doesn't come from a reputable rug store. If you want to be sure that you're getting a genuine, hand-knotted Persian rug, buy only from a reputable store. You won't find an authentic Persian rug on a street corner. A good store will give you a good deal – a sidewalk vendor will just give you over-priced garbage.


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Righteo! It is no secret I like funny, wrong and random shit on the interwebs, I also quite like 'regular events' on blogs, so I bring you my monthly LOL round-up. I kind of stink at remembering the days of the week, so I need to build up to weekly events, but I figure this is a fun way to get myself into a new habit. Over the course of the month I will collect the funny, sexy, silly and awesome things that catch my eye and then post all of it on the last day of said month.
If you love it, tell me, if you hate it, tell me too. Mostly I hope you can sit back, relax and giggle along with me 🙂
'These images were shot from 2009, through to some photos I took this morning on my hardwood floor, in the morning light. A history, of sorts, of self-documentation and exploration. I think my pictures show little in terms of physical change, however looking back I can't believe how long ago 2009 feels. So this is me, Hyperballad, old and new, changed and unchanged but forever following my bliss.'
My ISM folio went live when I was away sick! I just discovered it online today. Yay! What a nice surprise. The folio is the same name as the title of this post and if you want to join up, click the ishotmyself banner on the left to get a 10% discount on your membership. Above is one of my favourite pictures from the set.
Saw this somewhere on the interwebs and can't for the life of me remember where. Anyways, it's awesome and so goddamn true. Also, I totally love this woman. She is kind of bonkers, but in the most brilliant way. I do enjoy her counter-objectification and probably shouldn't, it's my (now, not so secret) guilty pleasure.
I am finally starting to feel better peeps. Slowly but surely.
Had to go back to the surgeon today.
Even stronger pain medication, more time off work and gross medicinal goo packed into my gums.
Really want to feel better. Let's hope the weekend is super gum-healing-time.
Ps. I do have some exciting things going on, I'll be back on my feet hopefully soon and will be able to share.
Hey folks,
Sorry for disappearing. I had to have all my wisdom teeth and a molar surgically removed and it has totally knocked me on my arse. I am currently chasing up my surgeon as the painkillers I was prescribed have made me really ill as well. Trying to get some new medicine sorted today so I can sleep through the night, at least once, before I have to be back at work tomorrow.
Hoping to be back in front of my pc, ranting and flashing my tits, really soon.
Ps. The kickstarter I was backing 'License to Pimp' made their funding goal! Yipppeeeeee 😀
Laci Green, sex posi blogger and amazing all round lady has been brutalised for saying a wrong term in a youtube film she made WHEN SHE 18. When it was brought to her attention she issued an apology and explained that she was young, immature and lame for using a derogatory term.
It is totally fucked and I sometimes wonder about humanity. The internet can be an ugly place folks.
Jezebel have thankfully covered this and called it out for the utter *bullshit* it is.
The article with the 'offending' post and the psycho abuse and threats is here:
Laci Green has been totally fucked over by tumblr crazies
I love Laci Green, she openly and honestly demystifies and explains so much about sexuality, putting her face to her name and walking the fucking walk of sex positivity. That is mega ballsy and totally fucking awesome.
She deserves a medal, not to fear her personal safety!
/end rant
Today I popped my Kickstarter cherry. It was a small contribution, but a meaningful one.
Check it out, I think a lot of people would want to hear this story and hopefully help out to fund this documentary. I think it's really important for information to be shared about the sex industry and exactly how the lines get blurred when you're out there, doing this sort of thing. I can relate and one day soon I aim to be able to write about and share my own story. This film gives me courage, it gives these women a voice and it shares information for everyone.
What would you do if the strip club you worked at became a brothel?
Would you adapt to it, fight it, or quit?
License to Pimp is a feature documentary about the choices that three San Francisco strippers make as their workplaces engage in illegal labor practices. Strip clubs refuse to pay strippers even minimum wages & actually charge them for the privilege to work. I worked in half of San Francisco's strip clubs during the 1990s and witnessed their transformation into brothels as a result of these fees. Now as a filmmaker, I uncover current working conditions & try to find out how strip clubs are able to operate outside the law.
I'm also thinking about putting up a widget for the week of the project. If you support this project as well, please share it on your blog/twitter/facebook.


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The 16th Annual Matt Savage Marching Percussion Camp
Click here to watch the Matt Savage Marching Percussion Camp promotional video!
The 16th Annual Matt Savage Marching Percussion Camp is a week filled with intense learning, fun activities, and the making of new friends from throughout the Carolinas and beyond. This year's camp will be held at a new location at beautiful Camp Pine Hill, a beautiful retreat nestled in the woods just south of Rockingham, NC near Bennettsville, SC.
We are very excited that all cabins at Camp Pine Hill feature air conditioning as well as bathrooms and showers in every cabin! The facilities also include a large air conditioned meal hall, a swimming pool, great shady spots, a lake and large open field for our performances.
The focus of our annual camp is rudimental drumming, marching percussion and "pit" percussion. This is accomplished through a highly structured curriculum unlike that of any other percussion camp in the nation.
The camp philosophy and curriculum will be based on a camp Matt Savage has taught in Oregon, with Alan Keown, since 1989. It is a time tested and proven approach that makes this camp one of a kind!
The #1 goal of the camp is of course to improve drumming and musicianship skills but there is also a strong focus on developing life skills, a strong work ethic, meeting and getting along with new people, respecting each other, and making good life choices. We like to say that after attending this camp, every student will be "changed" for the better.
2019 Camp
June 9-15, 2019
|Registration Deadline
Registrations are still being accepted for the 2019 Camp.
Please call Matt Savage ASAP for registration instructions.
Matt Savage 919-815-6963
$495.00 per person.
This includes improved refurbished cabins with AIR CONDITIONING, BATHROOMS AND SHOWERS IN EACH INDIVIDUAL CABIN!!! The cost also includes meals, instructional materials, drum sticks and camp t-shirt. The camp will be just as valuable to your top players and section leaders as it will for younger, less experienced players to improve or move to another drum in the fall.
Check in will take place at Camp Pine Hill's Dining Hall between 5:00 pm and 6:30 pm on Sunday.
Camp Pine Hill, 2096 Baptist Rd, Bennettsville, SC


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***I was gifted a copy of this book by the author in exchange for an honest review***
Chira is an outcast in school and that suits her perfectly. She likes to keep herself to herself for the most part. The only company she enjoys is that of her best friend, Tasha.
Ben has an unusual gift. He also has a mysterious background. New to the high school, he is assigned a student aide to show him to his classes until he finds his bearings.
Hmmm, this one is tough. Bearing in mind that 'First Impression' is under the headings of YA and Horror, I was mindful that I probably wouldn't be as creeped out as a teen/young adult would be. I was right. Sure, there was a paranormal aspect but honestly, I didn't think any part of the story could be classed as horror. Murder mystery, yes. Horror, no.
Characters: Not being from the target audience, I couldn't relate to any of the characters, but that's not to say that teens wouldn't relate either. I'm sure there's teens out there that are like Chira and Tasha. I'm also sure there's some teens that can relate to Ben in one way or another.
Storyline: It was good. It didn't "wow!!" me, but I did like it.
The romance was quietly pleasant, growing over the course of the story rather than love at first sight. Yes, I know it's for teens/YA but I've read some YA books that have their stars falling head over heels the minute they see each other, which I don't think would have worked in 'First Impression'.
Would I read more? I think for a quiet night in and something that's not overly heavy and dark, nor too sickly sweet on the romance side, then yeah, I would.
Overall impression: Not a bad book at all. Sure, it didn't "wow" me, but for the target audience, it works quite well. Teens/YA should thoroughly enjoy this series as it progresses.
Gonna give "First Impressions" a 4 Star rating – I liked the book for what it is although I still wouldn't class it as a horror.


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