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Fine-Tune White Balance Settings on a Canon 60D
Your Canon EOS 60D enables you to tweak white balancing in a way that shifts all colors toward a particular part of the color spectrum. The result is similar to applying a traditional color filter to your lens.
To access this option, White Balance Correction, follow these steps:
Set the Mode dial to P, Tv, Av, M, B, or C exposure mode.
You can take advantage of White Balance Correction only in these modes.
Display Shooting Menu 2 and highlight WB Shift/Bkt.
Press Set.
The screen contains a grid that's oriented around two main color pairs: green and magenta (represented by the G and M labels) and blue and amber (represented by B and A). The little white square indicates the amount of white balance correction, or shift. When the square is dead center in the grid, no shift is applied.
Use the multicontroller to move the square marker in the direction of the shift you want to achieve.
As you do, the Shift area of the display tells the amount of color bias you selected.
If you're familiar with traditional lens filters, you may know that the density of a filter, which determines the degree of color correction it provides, is measured in mireds (pronounced "my-reds"). The white balance grid is designed around this system: Moving the marker one level is the equivalent of adding a filter with a density of 5 mireds.
Press Set to apply the change and return to the menu.
After you apply white balance correction, a +/– sign appears next to the White Balance symbol in the Shooting Settings display. It's your reminder that white balance shift is being applied. The same symbol appears in the viewfinder, right next to the ISO value, and in the front left corner of the LCD screen on top of the camera.
You can see the exact shift values in Shooting Menu 2 and also in the Camera Settings display. (To activate that display, remember to first display any menu and then press the Info button.)
Your adjustment remains in force for all advanced exposure modes until you change it. And the correction is applied no matter which White Balance setting you choose. Check the monitor or viewfinder before your next shoot; otherwise, you may forget to adjust the white balance for the current light.
To cancel White Balance Correction, repeat Steps 1-3, set the marker back to the center of the grid, and then press Set.
Use the multicontroller to move the marker back to the center of the grid. Be sure that both values in the Shift area of the display are set to 0.
As an alternative, you can press the Info button after you get to the grid display to clear all shifts.
Many film photography enthusiasts place colored filters on their lenses to either warm or cool their images. Portrait photographers, for example, often add a warming filter to give skin tones a healthy, golden glow. You can mimic the effects of these filters by simply fine-tuning your camera's White Balance settings as just described. Experiment with shifting the white balance a tad toward amber and magenta for a warming effect or toward blue and green for a cooling effect.


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There are so many types of fishing equipment to choose from. However,if you want to find the best fishing equipment that is available, regardless if you are a Malaysian fisher or not, it is important to understand what is required. The majority of fishing equipment stores are stocked with quality supplies. For an amateur fisher, you can easily make a fishing pole but do not expect to be able to fish successfully.
Many shops that offer fishing supplies usually have both expensive and also cheap products. You can buy fishing products like rods and reels approximately 34 pounds. Besides that, you would need a rod and reel that allows you to catch different size of fish. You can also purchase spin fishing equipment or fly fishing equipment in sporting goods shops. A person would prefer to opt for a different fishing products for river fishing. This is because river fishing is totally different from sea fishing. At these shops, you can purchase what you need for every type of fishing.
An advice from me when you are purchasing for fishing equipment is that you need to pay attention the boat you are using and the clothing you are wearing. Why? This is because your trip will be longer than just a few days. You need to make sure that you keep your clothes to the warmest that it can be. You would also need to look at a few different shops to keep the content with the products you buy. Sometimes, you can find great offers for these equipment for freshwater fishing especially if you are purchasing them in bulk. This can save you some money.
It is a good idea to search for a trustworthy shop that has been in the industry for a long time. The reason behind this is that you can get detailed facts from information online. You can visit a shop and see for yourself. You get the option to compare the cost and the product quality and make sure to choose a business that is willing to stand behind their products. Another important factor is the service you received. How did they treat you as a customer? Was the store clean and tidy? These are the factors that most people don't even consider but it is crucial in the end of the day.
I hope you are able to learn a thing or two from this short post. I know that searching for the right fishing equipment easily especially if you are a beginner. Do check out my previous article on fishing tips.

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Connecticut Conference, United Church of Christ
The Connecticut Conference is one of 39 regional conferences in the 1.5 million member United Church of Christ, a "united and uniting" Protestant denomination in the United States of America. Our membership descends from Congregational, Christian, Evangelical, and Reformed traditions, and dates its founding to June 25, 1957, the day the four denominations merged into one fellowship.
In our "ground-up" polity, the Conference is the regional representative for UCC churches, and Associations of those churches, in Connecticut. It provides pastoral support, placement, and other support services to the local churches, and acts as a liaison between the churches and the national denomination.
The Connecticut Conference is a direct descendant of the Congregational Christian Conference of Connecticut, which held its first Annual Meeting in 1867. The Conference includes two additional legal entities with a distinguished history of mission and ministry: the Missionary Society of Connecticut was founded in 1798 to bring the Christian gospel to the "heathen lands" of Vermont and Ohio. The Trustees of the Fund for Ministers oversee supplements to the retirement income of Connecticut's Clergy. Both organizations are governed by the Board of Directors elected by the Connecticut Conference.
Created by God, Called by Jesus Christ, Guided by the Holy Spirit, We are the Connecticut Conference, the United Church of Christ in Connecticut.
We come together as Local Churches and Members to equip one another to proclaim the Gospel to the communities of Connecticut and to the world by teaching the Good News of Jesus Christ, doing the work of reconciliation and justice, and living faithfully in daily life. Amen
About the Missionary Society of Connecticut
The Missionary Society of Connecticut (MSC) was established on June 21, 1798, when the General Association of Ministers in Connecticut adopted a Constitution for that purpose. In 1802, the General Association asked the state General Assembly to incorporate its 12 trustees – six "clergymen" and six "brethren" – "the better to enable them to execute the trust reposed in them."
Abolitionism, evangelism, church growth, women's rights, and economic equality are just some of the issues that have transformed the lives of our churches in the more than two centuries that have followed. Our tradition is marked by an ongoing pursuit of social justice, which unites personal commitment to the teachings of Jesus Christ with progressive social change.
Today, the Missionary Society is the fiscal and personnel instrument of the Connecticut Conference of the United Church of Christ, which is comprised of 253 churches with 97,000 members among them. The churches are each self-governing and in covenantal relationship with one another through the Conference, sharing in mission in Connecticut and in work to strengthen one another.
The Connecticut Conference is the body in which the churches and authorized ministers hold membership. It is that body that meets to deliberate on the budget for the Missionary Society, and to adopt resolutions and other business. When the authorized delegates of the Annual Meeting or the Conference's Board of Directors pass a motion or resolution, its implementation is conducted through the staff and budgetary allocations of the MSC.
Our Conference Minister is the Rev. Kent Siladi, who began his ministry with us in 2013.
The Conference Offices are at 125 Sherman Street in Hartford, CT 06105. 860-233-5564.
Our Regional Minister (Litchfield South, Fairfield East & West Associations) is the Rev. Dr. Michael Ciba. (860) 274-6727
As of January 1, 2020, the Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island UCC Conferences are merging to become the Southern New England Conference of the United Church of Christ.
For more information, go to their website: www.ctucc.org


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News - Resistance: Fall of Man
Registration has opened as of today for the first ever official Resistance: Fall of Man tournament.
The announcement comes from line producer Greg Phillips from Sony Computer Entertainment America.
The report also talked a bit about the upcoming Ratchet and Clank game for the PS3 stating that information would be revealed at E3 in great detail.
"I wanted to let you know that registration for the first inaugural national Resistance: Fall of Man tournament starts today. This is something we're really Fired Up about. It's time to start identifing some of the best ROFM players in the US. Click here for tourney details. The folks in our legal department have asked me to remind everyone that you must be 18 to participate and a US resident. Space is limited, so get in there quick if you meet all of the requirements.
A big thanks to Insomniac Games, Global Gaming League, GameStop and GamePlay HD for helping us make this happen. While those of us that work for SCE and Insomniac are ineligible to compete, you can find various Insomniacs online every first and third Friday of the month from 5-6pm PST for Resistance Fridays. The players differ from week to week, with everyone from the studio including Insomniac head honcho Ted Price joining in the fun. The next Resistance Friday is, coincidentally, this Friday, June 22nd. Also, check back on this blog soon for an update on the map pack and global server.
And, finally, as E3 draws closer, I'll have an update to share on Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction, featuring a sneak peak at what we will be showing at E3. As a hint, this level, along with Kerchu City, was briefly shown in our first trailer back in March."
Get on over to PlayStation.com and take part in the first ever national Resistance: Fall of Man tournament.


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I am pretty sure there will be people around who have never seen one of these and have no clue what they are. They are old fashioned linnen buttons , used to close pillow cases etc. They could be removed before washing stuff.
A friend gave me a whole lot of them ( yes you can still buy them ) and she challenged me to come up with a quick little project for them so here we go :
Wrap some lace or ribbon around the center of the button and glue in place. Add the little pictures if you like and you are done.
Makes really pretty reels for lace and ribbon. Would not they look charming on the counter in a shop ?
A more vintage looking linnen button and a jewelry finding make a cute little cake stand.
Finding is glued on top of the button up side down. And there you are. If you feel like me there is a little too much gold going on: just dry brush with some white paint.
Shown at the front with some of my no clay treat on it.


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Related to Mandaeanism: Gnostic
a religion that arose at the beginning of the common era in Mesopotamia.
Mandaeanism combines elements of Christianity, Judaism, Zoroastrianism, and the religion of ancient Babylon. The principal doctrine of Mandaeanism deals with the opposition between the kingdom of light and the kingdom of darkness. According to Mandaeanism, the power of light, Manda-d-Hiia (hence the name of the religion), is the personification of the knowledge of life. Mandaeans revere John the Baptist as a prophet, but consider Christ, Abraham, and Moses false prophets. The religion was widespread in the first century A.D., but later many communities disbanded; some became Manichaeans. A small number of Mandaeans live in Iran and Iraq.


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Art of the Devil (Review)
Netflix Streaming: No
Amazon Prime: Yes
"...this film doesn't offer much."
(Supaksorn Chaimongkol) finds herself pregnant by a married man,
Prathan, she met at a country club. She accepts a hefty payment for her
silence, but it backfires and leads to her imminent sexual assault. Boom
then decides to exact her revenge through vicious black magic...
Art of the Devil continues as Boom slaughters Prathan and his family.
Afterward, Prathan's ex-wife and her family are given his estate. Still
angered at Prathan's actions, and further angered by not receiving a
share of his estate, Boom decides to use black magic on his extended
family. Boom works herself into the family in hopes of inheriting the
estate, but with deadly methods. Not much goes on during the first two
acts that require the amount of time they take up. The final act brings
in more story and actual events, but it is sloppy, inconsistent, and
rushed. The ending makes sense in a way, but it's overly-complicated and
ineffective, anyway.
The biggest flaw in Art of the Devil is
its sloppy storytelling. It's told in flashbacks with the present in
black and white and the past in color, but many events aren't really
elaborated on or fully explained, anyway. Otherwise, there really isn't
much going on during the first hour or so, it feels bloated and
uneventful. The horror consists of gore and some creepy visuals.
Gorehounds will appreciate some of the vicious gore scenes, but I felt
like this element was underutilized. Likewise, the spooky imagery was
great, but underutilized. On top of that, the characters weren't
likeable or logical. Boom's initial intentions don't seem genuine,
especially considering how fast she accepts the money and her ultimate
motives. Meanwhile, Prathan's ex-wife feels "entitled" to something she
didn't work for. And her daughter, Nan, is illogical; if you get shot at
a few times, and the gun ends up in front of you, pick up the gun and
shoot your pursuer!
The acting was okay. Although I did enjoy
Supaksorn Chaimongkol, most of the acting is simply decent. The
cinematography is great during some scenes and just competent during
others. The editing is choppy and inconsistent, which also hurts the
general storytelling. The music fits the horror theme, but it isn't
memorable or unique. Tanit Jitnukul's direction is solid, as well, but
some of the editing choices ultimately effective the smoothness of his
ride. The Art of the Devil is apparently written by Ghost Gypsy, and
it's just too sloppy and overly-ambitious.
Overall, Art of the Devil
is a weak horror film. It isn't particularly scary, nor is it
really interesting. The story doesn't even delve deep into the black
magic, which certainly would've earned it bonus points. Unfortunately,
aside from a few spooky images and great gore gore effects, both of
which are underutilized, this film doesn't offer much. I'd recommend
streaming or renting before purchasing.
Score: 4/10


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Gold is approaching its lowest level in four months despite the crises in Greece and contributed to China
Gold continued to fall in Asian trade on Wednesday to near its lowest level in four months with damaged its appeal as a safe investment in spite of Greece's debt crisis and a sharp decline in the Chinese stock markets.
And other precious metals followed the example of gold to record sharp losses with the increasing strength of the dollar.
And it dropped the price of gold in the spot transactions 0.2 percent at 1153.68 dollars per ounce by 0415 GMT, after falling more than 1 percent in the previous session, and during Tuesday's session Hui yellow metal to $ 1148.05, the weakest level since 18 March
Silver fell 1 percent in Asian trading on Wednesday to $ 14.91 an ounce after that suffered a loss of 4 percent in the previous session to being traded near the lowest level since December 2014.
Hui and platinum to its lowest level since early 2009, while palladium fell to its lowest level since mid-2013.
Being dollar traded near the highest level in a month against a basket of major currencies, the dollar's strength would make the US currency-denominated metals more expensive to holders of other currencies


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☆ Crochet fox scarf pattern PDF file.
☆ You choose the length of the scarf you need.
☆ Crochet beginners can do this scarf but they need to know how to make single and double crochet stiches (US).
☆ Warning! I use US stitches and metric system. US single crochet = UK double crochet ; US double crochet = UK treble crochet.
☆ The explanations are detailed with pictures.
☆ The crochet fox scarf pattern is written in a easy way, with a lot of pictures. It contains 10 pages. The pattern is suitable for beginners.
☆ Used stiches are : single crochet and double crochet (US).
☆ Adult size : 150 cm.
☆ The buyer is entitled to sell the end product at the sole condition it is clearly mentioned the scarf's pattern has been created by Miia Filiz Kedi.
☆ When I was a child, I found an old book from the 40' with a lot of vintage crochet patterns. So, I crocheted my firts scarf for my old grand mother who used to wear an awful shawl made with real fox fur. I've always been against animal cruelty ! I could'nt suffer to see a member of my own family with a dead animal around her neck. Of course, my grand mother did not appreciate the gift… But other people liked the scarf and ordered one for them while other people had specific requests. That is how I started to crochet different kinds of scarves: cats, raccoons, pandas, mice, dogs and other animals. Therefore, that pattern has a story.
☆ If you have any questions about the making of scarf, feel free to contact me! Enjoy crocheting your own fox scarf !
☆ Scarf protected against copying at BOIP.
Materials you need at home:
☆ Crochet hook 3 mm (UK - Canada : 11)
☆ Embroidery needle
☆ Two 4-holes buttons
☆ 3 balls Apilou Terracotta N60 Veritas (+/- 990 m)
☆ 1 ball of yarn Ecru Saskia 0013 (+/- 100 m)
☆ 1 ball of yarn Black Saskia 98206 (+/- 240 m)
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New Ford Fiesta Style now on Sale
The top selling Ford Fiesta range has been extended with the introduction of the new Style series.
The top selling Ford Fiesta range has been extended with the introduction of the new Style series. The Ford Fiesta Style is priced from approximately £9995. Body colour on the new Style extends to the rear spoiler, front and rear bumpers, door handles and power heated door mirror housings.Standard features on the new Ford Fiesta Style include 15" wheels with six spoke covers, Ford EasyFuel System, electrically operated front windows with 'one shot' up and down and anti-trap technology on drivers side, driver's seat adjustment, remote control central double locking and CD player with remote audio controls and AUX sockets. Other specification includes Electronic Stability Programme (ESP), Home Safe headlights, Electric Power-Assisted Steering (EPAS), Intelligent Protection System (IPS), front, side and knee airbags and anti-lock brakes with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Troops to Teachers?
Troops to Teachers was established in 1993 to assist transitioning Service members and veterans in beginning new careers as K-12 school teachers in public, charter, and Bureau of Indian Education schools.
What is the purpose of Troops to Teachers?
Troops to Teachers (TTT) is designed primarily as an advisement service to assist military personnel and veterans transition to a new career as public school teachers in "high-needs" schools and districts. A network of state offices provides specific guidance on the routes and programs leading to certification in each respective state. In some cases, TTT also provides financial assistance to eligible veterans.
What is the Texas Troops to Teachers office?
The Texas TTT office provides information specifically pertaining to certification issues in our state. We are the first point of contact in helping you devise your certification strategy, including routes and options for certification, as well as identifying potential financial aid sources.
How can Troops to Teachers help me become certified?
Although we do not train nor certify teachers, we can guide you to the programs best suited for your needs and assist you in registering with TTT for possible funding.
What do Counseling and Referral Services Consist Of?
Counseling and referral services consist of guidance on how to meet state teaching certification requirements and choose a certification program. Any current or former member of the armed forces is eligible for counseling and referral services.
What Do Placement Assistance Services Consist Of?
Placement assistance services consists of connecting eligible members of the armed forces with hiring officials.
Who is Eligible for the Program?
Former and retired members of the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard, Reserve components and National Guard.
How Much Money is Available?
Financial assistance may be provided to eligible individuals as stipends up to $5,000, to help pay for teacher certification costs, or bonuses of $10,000. Stipend and bonus recipients must agree to teach for three (3) years in school locations that meet certain Department of Education criteria. The maximum amount of assistance is $10,000 per person.
What are the specific Financial Requirements?
Stipends of up to $5,000 are available to reimburse costs associated with becoming certified to teach. Recipients of these stipends must agree to teach for three (3) years in a "high-needs" district. Bonuses of $10,000 are available to those who are hired to teach in a high-needs school (where 50% of students are eligible for free or reduced lunch program).
How do I determine if I am eligible for financial assistance?
To be eligible for funding, you must meet both educational and military service requirements.
What are the Educational Requirements?
To teach elementary or secondary academic subjects, you must have a Bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited university. To teach vocational subjects, you must have the equivalent of a high school diploma and five (5) of the last ten years of wage-earning experience.
What are the Military Service Requirements?
Individuals in the following categories may apply for Financial Assistance
(AD = Active Duty; RC = Reserve Component, including National Guard):
AD-1. Retired from active dutyAD-2. Active duty member, with approved date of retirement, with one (1) year or less remaining before retirement
AD-3. Separated on, or after, January 8, 2002 for physical disability. Must register with TTT within three (3) years after separation
RC-1. Retired from drilling reserves or Guard
RC-2. Currently serving in the drilling reserves or Guard, with six (6) or more years of creditable service towards retirement, and commit to serving an additional three (3) years, or until eligible for retirement
RC-3. Separated from the drilling reserves or Guard due to a physical disability on, or after, January 8, 2002. Must register with TTT within three (3) years of separation
RC-4. Individuals transitioning from active duty on, or after, January 8, 2002, and have served four (4) years on active duty immediately before separation, or a cumulative of six (6) years active and reserve duty, and commit to three (3) years with a drilling reserve or Guard unit. Must register with TTT within three (3) years after separation.
I qualify for funding. What next?
If you have not already done so, complete the Troops to Teachers registration form and submit it to the national TTT office in Pensacola, Florida. Funds are available once you have been accepted into a state-approved teacher certification program. The TTT funding of up to $5,000 can be used for both university and alternative certification programs.
What if I don't qualify for Troops to Teachers funding?
TTT can still provide you with information and guidance to help you find the certification program that fits your needs. In addition, we can possibly identify some other funding sources that may be available to help you manage the costs of your program (i.e. local and state funding, VA educational benefits such as GI Bill).
GI Bill and Troops to Teachers Benefits
If you have remaining benefits under the GI Bill, and also are eligible for TTT benefits, you may receive both benefits at the same time. So, if you are participating in a certification program that has been approved for GI Bill, you may receive those benefits in addition to the TTT stipend or bonus. The certification program will process your GI Bill paperwork and the TTT national office will handle the stipend and bonus payments. Contact us to learn more.
Is There a Program Application Deadline?
Program applications must be submitted within three years of retirement or separation to receive financial assistance, with the exception of retired Reserves.
If your program application is not submitted within three years of retirement or separation you will not be eligible for financial assistance, but will be eligible to receive counseling and referral services.
How to Obtain a Record of Service or a DD-214?
You can obtain a Record of Service or DD-214 over the internet by going to eVetRecs and following the instructions provided.
How do I get hired?
Once you have been admitted to a certification program, the program will provide guidance on when and how to start seeking a job. If you are in an alternative certification program, you will need to find a job to complete your internship phase. You will be paid a full teacher salary and benefits during the internship.
What kinds of teachers are needed in Texas?
Texas has many critical shortage areas. The greatest needs are in special education, math and science. In addition, there is a need for bilingual elementary and English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers. Individual school districts may have other subject areas that are considered "hard to fill."
This program operates under a grant from the DoD. Use of this logo does not imply or constitute an endorsement of DANTES, the DoD, or any Military Department.


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The latest international news, analysis and features on the HIV epidemic from Avert. Share your views and expertise with your peers in the comments box below the articles.
This World AIDS Day 2019 (1 December), we ask you: do you know your HIV basics? Every year this day is marked to raise awareness of HIV, change negative attitudes, and fight misinformation. This year, we have created five explainer videos that talk you through everything you need to know about HIV.
Global analysis of death rates among women living with HIV during the first four years of antiretroviral treatment (ART) finds most deaths occur within three months – with some distinct regional variations.
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"I'm still to find those people who identify as British or maybe Asian, south Asian that are open about their HIV status because it is so stigmatised."
Failure to diagnose and late-presenters to care continue to contribute to cryptococcal-related mortality in people living with HIV in low-resourced contexts.
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Brighton Palace Pier
The Brighton Marine Palace and Pier, known locally as the Brighton Palace Pier opened in 1899, having been under construction for eight years. It replaced the original Chain Pier (built in 1823) which was largely demolished by a storm in 1896.
By 1901, the pier had added a concert hall, which by 1911 had become a theatre. A big wheel was added in 1932. In 1984 the pier came under the ownership of the Noble Organisation and two years later the theatre was dismantled in order to be refurbished. Such refurbishment never took place and the space is now occupied by amusements.
There was a large fire in 2003, but the pier suffered no long term damage.
The Pier has a variety of food stalls, a restaurant and three bars. There is a funfair which includes a rollercoaster and dodgems and the Super Booster, which carries people 125 feet high over the sea, before dropping at up to 60mph.
The Pier is open at 10am every day (except Christmas day) and at 1,722 feet long is also a Grade II* listed building.
Gulliver's Hotel is located far less than 1,722 feet away from the Brighton Pier - right in the centre of Brighton.
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How to Choose Laptop Computers for Homeschoolby Contributor
Today's students research subjects online and learn to create spreadsheets. Purchasing laptop computers for your kids will help them do their homeschool assignments and learn more about technology.
Step 1
Consider the cost of a laptop computer. As a homeschool parent, you already have curriculum and homeschool expenses. By allowing your child to use a laptop for free online classes, you may be able to cut some costs elsewhere to help with the price.
Step 2
Decide if the laptop will be strictly for homeschool use or if your child can use it to play computer games. Video games with lot of graphics need computers with fast processors. This feature can raise the cost of the laptop computer.
Step 3
Invest in a widescreen laptop computer. With a widescreen, your child can use both sides of the screen for separate pages, writing on one while researching on the other.
Make a deal with a computer seller, such as Dell, for upgraded software if you purchase the same day you call. Customer service representatives are often authorized to offer you a better deal than shown on their website if you purchase the laptop computer before hanging up. Do this only after you've decided exactly what computer you want. Ask for some of the top Microsoft Office software to make homeschooling easier.
- Widescreens cost more but it's like having two monitor screens instead of one and your child can drag and drop from one window to another.
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Water-in-water multi-color paint spray guns to use most of the spray, for the operation, but also because of the improper use of the gun caused by uneven distribution of the coating, the following together to see how to solve it
The smaller the gun distance, the greater the pressure on the spray, the greater the impact of the product by the pressure of the water, water-in-water multi-color coating coating will appear uneven situation, resulting in smear too thick problem; gun distance, spray pressure Small, easy to drain paint, so that part of the material is too much spray, smear not reach the specified thickness.
The sprayed sector is perpendicular to the surface to be coated. Manual spray gun, the spray width can not appear too large, otherwise there will be uneven coating problems. Spray gun operation should always be parallel with the coated surface, perpendicular to the spray fan, the operation rate is unstable, the coating thickness is not uniform, the operation rate is too fast The coating is too thin, the running speed is too slow The coating is too thick.
When using the spraying equipment, to be moderate, the distance can be appropriate, so as to be able to get the desired coating effect.
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After the construction, some of the things that need to be completed at the end of the patch, paint and help equipment to clean up, after the use of residual paint to block the reservation, which is the need to pay attention to the problem.
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Improvements made at Dodge County Fairgrounds
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Dodge County Board to donate $25,000 for Fairgrounds Restrooms
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It seems that we're teaching video production to babies and they are REALLY GOOD at creating them. Students 13 years and up can create a public service announcement about safe driving. According to the Toyota TeenDrive Video Challenge, the first year after a teen gets their license is one of the most dangerous years ofContinue Reading
Doodle 4 Google Teacher Contest
Visiting Google each day is a treat. I adore the Google Doodle relating to how each day is unique. A Google Doodler is a real job! For eight years, Google has invited students to showcase their talents in the Doodle 4 Google contest. Now, Google wants to recognize the teachers inspiring the student creativity encouragingContinue Reading
Jan .@ScienceNetLinks Mystery Image Contest
Every two weeks (I think, working on clarification), Science NetLinks reveals a New Mystery Image. Some images are easier than others, but ALL offer teachers a science-related discussion to come up with a class response. The image is a CLOSE-UP of a science related object with the full image displayed at the end of theContinue Reading
Young Environmentalist Panel .@SEALIFEOrlando
I am lucky to live near some amazing attractions that are UBER educational. Orlando's newest attraction, Sea Life Aquarium, opens this Spring. See, told ya, we have some COOL educational opportunities that most don't. (I'm rubbing it in a little) <giggle> Sea Life Aquarium is looking for Young Environmentalists to serve on their exclusive panel. Continue Reading
Awesome School #Contest @ChannelOneNews & .@Sharpie (X 12/12/14)
Channel One and Sharpie is challenging students ages 13 – 18 to show how their school is awesome. This is a simple creativity contest for students to pick up those Sharpies to draw or write their interpretation. Love total creativity for students. Fast turn around on this because I just found it! Entries must beContinue Reading


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A friend of mine once interviewed the late Don LaFontaine — the "Voice of God" for zillions of film trailers — and on request Don left him a splendid in-character voicemail.
So this sort of thing must be common to the biz. Because Sadie UltraNeko, who writes Sadie's Gaming Infection, swears these are real voicemails by the bona fide voice actors for Niko Bellic, Solid Snake, Otacon and Duke Nukem wishing her happy birthday.
She's either got tremendous pull — or friends with outstanding voice impression skills. (Come to think of it, Otacon does sound a little like Adam Barenblat to me.) I know, my first thought was these were pieced together from game dialogue. Actually, she got these guys to leave her birthday wishes when she interviewed them earlier, like my pal did with Don. And kudos to the actors, who sound like they put some work into it.
Still, I'm a little peeved I didn't get a call from so much as General Diego (Red Dead Revolver) on my birthday. *sulks*.
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History of Iowa From the Earliest Times to the Beginning of the Twentieth Century/4/William Thompson
WILLIAM THOMPSON was born in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, November 10, 1813. He assisted his father to clear a farm in the dense forests of Ohio and when twenty-one began to study law in the office of Columbus Delano. In 1839 he went by steamboat down the Ohio river and up the Mississippi river to Montrose in Iowa. At Mount Pleasant he opened a law office in partnership with J. C. Hall. In 1843 he was elected to the House of the Legislative Assembly. He served as chief clerk of the two succeeding sessions. In 1846 he was secretary of the Second Constitutional Convention. In 1847 he was elected on the Democratic ticket Representative in Congress for the First District. He was a candidate for reëlection and after a warm contest was declared successful. But his election was contested by Daniel F. Miller before the House of Representatives and the seat declared vacant. Both were candidates at a special election in which Thompson was defeated. For several years he was editor of the Iowa State Gazette. He was elected chief clerk of the war session of the House in 1861 by a unanimous vote. Mr. Thompson raised a company for the First Iowa Cavalry and was repeatedly promoted until near the close of the war when he was brevetted Brigadier-General. After the close of the war, at the request of General Custer, Mr. Thompson was appointed captain in the regular army where he served with Custer in his Indian campaigns, retiring just in time to escape the tragic fate of his gallant commander. Colonel Thompson died at Tacoma, Washington, October 7, 1807.


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Higher revenues prompt Texas power makers to dust off old plants for summer
A group of Texas power generators that produce about 60 percent of the state's electricity are planning to invest more than $100 million in existing generation facilities to prepare for the upcoming summer demand for electricity.
The Texas Competitive Power Advocates which includes NRG Energy, Calpine, Vistra Energy, Tenaska and Talen Energy, are making the investments after Texas regulators last month agreed to changes in the wholesale electricity market, a move that is expected to increase revenues for power generators during times of peak demand and raise prices for consumers and businesses.
Power companies have been telling the Public Utility Commission that unless upward price adjustments are made to what's known as the operating reserve demand curve, generators would have little incentive to build new power plants or fix up old ones to accommodate population growth and the threat of power shortages.
Texas is heading into the summer with a record low power reserve margin of 7.4 percent, just over half of the reserve margin goal of 13.7 percent set by the state's grid manager the Electric Reliability Council of Texas. The margin is the cushion state regulators rely upon to provide a steady supply of power in the event temperatures becomes unseasonably hot or generators break down unexpectedly.
Members of the power generation group have decided to continue operating plants that had previously been under consideration for retirement, said executive director Michele Gregg. They are also reviewing projects to add additional capacity to the grid.
Gregg said the members have not identified which generation plants have been earmarked for additional investment.


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Well it's been a while since I've posted but been a while since my computer would allow me to post. Funny I'm suppose to be the BOSS but for some reason HE thought he was boss and just wouldn't take any orders from ME. I guess you could say he... Read more
Computer Problems Day 2
Tuesday, August 18, 2009 6 comments
I'm having so many computer problems it's been hard to get anything done today. It drops connections about every 3 post. What a day.... Read more
Smokers need more of what VITIMIN?
Saturday, August 15, 2009 2 comments
Good morning everyone. It's already hot and muggy here in Alabama. Looks little like rain but not really suppose to get any today. I want to get my post and then gocut some grass. Seems I only get a little portion done each and by the time I... Read more
Getting things in order
Friday, August 14, 2009 2 comments
Good morning everyone, it's Friday and it's starting to be a beautiful day. As I promised yesterday I didn't play games all day. Some yea, but in a limited amount. We went to water aroebics yesterday and it was great. I think ... Read more
Staying Focused
Thursday, August 13, 2009 4 comments
Oh me, what have I found? I signed up from Sparkpeople over to Facebook, thinking it's like My Space and that was no problem. WEll I find myself on facebook far more than I ever was on My Space although at one time I did like the changing my... Read more
A New DAY A New START
Monday, August 10, 2009 4 comments
I like to look at each day as a new start to my journey. I try to do good each day but if I fail, and sometimes I do, then today, I start a fresh day. Today is Monday so I'm not only starting a new day but a new week as well. Often ... Read more
A little slep goes a long way
Friday, August 07, 2009 1 comments
I got back Sunday and Sunday night I slept so well. Actually it was 9 a.m when I got up Modsy morning. Tuesday night I didn't sleep good at all, but I stayed awake all day Wedneday and I slept very good that night. Thursday I did... Read more
Time passes fast
Thursday, August 06, 2009 2 comments
Well I got back from Cambodia Sunday evening and now ti's Thursday night and hard to realize that it will soon be a week. Time has just passed so fast this week. So much going on I guess. Was so nice to get back to wate... Read more
Great Grandma agian
Wednesday, July 29, 2009 8 comments
Hey everyone, just had to post this morning that I am a new GREAT GRANDMA again. My ggd was born yesterday morning. 6 lbs 6 ozs. Her name is Areil Lee Easter. Csn'y esiy yo drr her in person.... Read more
Tuesday Already
Monday, July 27, 2009 2 comments
It's Tuesday morning here in Cambodia, Monday night back home. I have only 4 more days before I start my flight home. Sat. Aug 1 at 11 p.m I fly out of Cambodia for Korea and then on from there to Atlanta where my girls will be waiting for me.... Read more
Feeling Lots Better
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Off on my TRIP
Wednesday, July 08, 2009 2 comments
Tomorrow at 9:30 we fly out for a 3 week trip to Cambodia. First time I've ever been and I'm pretty excited. It's a 14.5 hr. flight from Atlanta to Korea and then 5 more hr. to Cambodia. I'll be off for a few days but then Sat. I'll let ev... Read more
Celerbarating the 4th
Saturday, July 04, 2009 1 comments
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TAOYUAN, Taiwan, Oct. 27 (UPI) -- Suzann Pettersen used a 3-under-par 69 Sunday to wrap-up a second consecutive Sunrise LPGA Taiwan Championship.
Pettersen was even for the day through 12 holes and tied with Azahara Munoz for first before putting the tournament away with three birdies in the final six holes of the tournament.
She ended up at 9-under-par 279 and collected $300,000 with the win. Munoz finished with a final-round 70 that left her in second, five strokes behind Pettersen. Caroline Hedwall was third at 2-under and Ji Eun-hee took fourth at 1-under for the tournament. Hedwall and Ji also turned in 2-under 70s Sunday.
Pettersen, who led after each round, had a second-hole birdie that pushed her lead to five strokes but bogeys at Nos. 4 and 9 along with a birdie at the par-4 seventh had her make the turn even.
Munoz made up ground with a birdie at No. 4 and then two more at 7 and 8. Another at the 12th pulled her even with Pettersen at 6-under. But Munoz had a bogey at 13 while Pettersen posted back-to-back birdies at 13 and 14.
Munoz dropped another stroke at 16 to fall four strokes back and Pettersen capped the with an 18th-hole birdie.
It was the 14th LPGA title of Pettersen's career, three of which have come since Sept. 1. She's won six times -- twice in Taiwan -- since Oct. 21, 2012.


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Carnival Festivity is the most important Festivity in our school.
Children from all levels become actors on Carnival Festivity.
Each year they prepare their costumes and a choreography to show their costumes to the large number of public who comes to see them.
As actors they prepare their actuations rehearsing the days before.
One day all the children in the school join in the playground to a dress rehearsal.
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Few days back ,I was asked by colleague & fellow blogger to attend an event conducted by blogadda .I asked him about the whole contest & he said it's a Grand finale of popular musical contest for children's aged between (8-15 years) powered by Max life Insurance & Universal Music Group .When he told me that Music composer & singer Salim Merchant & my favourite You-tube sensation Shraddha Sharma will be the Judge of the show ,I got excited & confirmed back that I will be there on the given date & time .
Event schedule:
Date : 17/12/2014
Timings : 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Location : Taj Land Ends ,Bandra ,Mumbai
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I reached the event in little bit rush & thought I would be late but when I reached at around 7:15 ,I came to know that it's got delayed by 1 hour. I was very excited to see shraddha sharma (PS: I am one of the biggest fan of Shraddha sharma on social media & following her from last 5 years on You tube.The event started with musical performances of Mansi Scott -the anchor of the evening,she was wearing a sizzling hot dress in Red colour .I traced few celebrities in the crowd including Salim Merchant ,Shann & Shraddha sharma .
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With Winner "Shivam"
A Mumbai based band RaagaTripin added spice to the whole function ,finally it was time result announcement .Two finalist Shradha Shreya & Shivam Ahuja got an album contract with Universal Music Group & other 8 finalist got a contract of "Single song " with UMG .
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i-genius Young Singing Stars is part of Max Life Insurance i-genius programme of nurturing young talent in deserving children and bringing them closer to their dreams. i-genius Young Singing Stars celebrates, recognizes and rewards young singing talent in the country. Over the last 4 years, Max Life Insurance i-genius programme has conducted i-genius Scholarship and i-genius Young Authors Hunt and awarded scholarships to over 5500 children amounting to over Rs 4 crs. Along with our knowledge partner Universal Music India and our brand ambassadors, mentors and jury members, Salim Merchant and Shraddha Sharma, i-genius Young Singing Stars will select and reward 2 young talented singers with solo album contract each with Universal Music India along with 8 runners- up who will win a Singles contract.


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The spatial dimension of daily mobility depends on where people choose to perform their daily activities in urban environments. This study explores the influence of multiple geographical scales, characterising metropolitan regions on the cognitive images of individuals, whose daily mobility is restricted by an interurban daily commute to a university campus in the Metropolitan Region of Barcelona.
To do so, a sample of 28 adults from the Barcelona Metropolitan Region (RMB) were asked to describe perceived activity spaces using a combination of SoftGIS technology and interviews. Results have shown that different individuals can perceive the same geographic context in several manners, differentiating their utilised space between spatial continuums, fragmented territories or overlaid territories. Furthermore, factors such as the different spatial scales that affect a territory, the morphological characteristics of residential areas or the transport infrastructures, have proven to influence cognitive maps of individuals. Finally, different methods utilised for the exploration of cognitive maps have provided variations in the resulting cognitive images of participants.
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Bring out your big, badass egoPosted March 21, 2016
Bring out your big, badass ego! It's been radio silence over here since I sent out my invitation to join my new wellness venture. I've missed you, but it's been exciting, busy and crackling with energy over here! And my god does it feels so good to be diving into MORE with a team of beautiful women all out for the same soulful goals – freedom, flexibility, better health, more wealth. An ABUNDANT life in every way. And you know what has been interesting? My recent Kinesiology sessions have brought up alot of stuff around my ego as I grow this business. I've been getting weekly sessions over the last month to clear alot of residual negative energy, negative programming and limiting self beliefs. Becoming a mama really shook things up! So I saw it high time that I hit the reset button and upgraded myself to a cleaner, higher vibration. My ego and bringing it into balance has been the centre of these sessions. And before you get confused as to why I would want to balance my ego, hear me out here. Yes, we need to keep our ego in check – that voice of our inner 'mean girl' as my beautiful friend Melissa Ambrosini calls it. We need to quieten that voice that tells us we aren't good enough or we can't do that. It's a struggle, for many of us, to not let our ego control and override our lives. BUT, what if I told you that you actually need to learn how to harness your ego in a positive way? What if I told you to start honing your ego into a BIG, BADASS, KICKASS inner warrior? Well, it's a game-changer if you can…. Your ego is at the centre of your motivation. Your ego is what helps you focus on your destined path Your ego is what pushes you forward, in a healthy way. Your ego is allowed to be used, positively. Your ego, when in balance and free from fear, is your best friend in creating success Your ego boosts your enthusiasm for life and helps you achieve abundance Your ego supports you to become great using your skills and talents Your ego connects you and grounds you to this human life ++ My ego has called our for attention during my sessions. It's asked me to stop ignoring it and suppressing it and to start harnessing it in a much more positive way. I've come to really understand how important my ego is, and when used correctly (instead of being used by it) it WILL back my corner, fight for what I desire and help me climb those mountains. Facing challenges, staying inspired, taking action, moving forward. Your ego can be your badass bestie. So, whilst we all need to learn to check our negative, down-playing, trickster ego we do need to strike that perfect balance. The one where we need life to hum along with a little more kick and spark. You know those times, right… when it's time to hit the pedal to the metal. Vrooom! Well that's where I am right now, and it FEELS so damn good to be teaming up with my ego in the right one. Cheers to YOU and your big, badass ego. love + light, Claire x Read more


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Regado Biosciences, Inc. to Present at Oppenheimer's 24th Annual Healthcare Conference
Dec 06, 2013, 04:30 ET
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Dec. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Regado Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: RGDO), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the late-stage clinical development of its first-in-class, actively controllable antithrombotic drug system, REG1, today announced it will present at Oppenheimer's 24th Annual Healthcare Conference, to be held December 10-11, 2013, at The Crowne Plaza Hotel in New York City.
David J. Mazzo, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of Regado Biosciences, will provide an overview of the Company's business during his live presentation and will be available to participate in one-on-one meetings with investors who are registered to attend the conference.
Tuesday, December 10th, 2013
3:20 pm Eastern Time
Crowne Plaza Hotel, New York, NY
Regado Biosciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel, first-in-class, actively controllable antithrombotic drug systems for acute and sub-acute cardiovascular indications. Regado is pioneering the development of two-component drug systems consisting of a therapeutic aptamer and its specific active control agent. The company's lead product candidate, REG1, is a two-component system consisting of pegnivacogin, an anticoagulant aptamer specifically targeting coagulation Factor IXa, and its complementary oligonucleotide active control agent, anivamersen. REG1 is currently being evaluated in the REGULATE-PCI trial, an approximately 450-investigational site worldwide Phase 3 clinical trial enrolling 13,200 patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS) undergoing a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), a hospital-based procedure used to mechanically open or widen obstructed coronary arteries. Regado's actively controllable product candidates have the potential to improve patient outcomes, enhance the patient experience and reduce overall treatment costs. More information can be found at www.regadobio.com.
For more information on REGULATE-PCI, please visit:
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SOUTH FULTON COUNTY, Ga. - Investigators believe a drug lab caused a series of explosion at a house in south Fulton County.
County HAZMAT crews, along with federal agents, spent Monday investigating. Channel 2's Rachel Stockman was the first reporter at the scene. Neighbors along Hobgood Road told her they heard five loud explosions in the typically quiet neighborhood.
The house caught fire over the weekend, sending two people to the hospital.
"It was a sort of muffled explosion. A couple of them weren't that big, but one was real big. When it blew, the flames went up above the trees," Jim Johnson said.
Agents with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives wore hazardous materials suits as they went inside. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency was also in the area.
Police said they first noticed drug-making items in the yard, then more inside of what's left of the house. They've labeled it a clandestine PCP lab.
Firefighters said they have taken air quality readings all around the property and everything is now safe, but not all neighbors are convinced.
Diane Calsbeek told Channel 2's Tony Thomas she's been asking about the home's basement since she first noticed flames coming from the area Saturday night.
"The questions I am asking is 'Is it safe? Am I OK spending the night here?'" she said.
Investigators said everything is OK, but they may return to the site Tuesday.
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Anna's Secret Legacy Author meets Judith Jamison, At The National Museum of Dance
Honored that night was the amazing Judith Jamison, who was inducted into the Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney Hall of Fame. Jamison was the artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for 20 years, along with numerous other outstanding achievements in dance, and has earned great fame and recognition.
S.A Williams was particularly pleased as she was the agency of record for the advertising for Alvin Ailey at The Annenberg Center in Philadelphia with Randy Swartz many years ago. "This was a great honor to meet such a brilliant and talented woman" says Williams, who is a big fan. "Also this Copacabana Gala was a spectacular event -Michelle Riggi and her team did an outstanding job! One of the best Galas's ever!".
Anna's Secret Legacy: A Single Story and The Big Picture
Anna's Secret LegacyHello! It's been a while since we checked in—things here have been hectic, in the good way. I'm happy to report that enthusiasm for the book hasn't waned one iota since original publication—if anything, it's growing, and morphing. We're seeing new fans and other interested parties (read that, Hollywood Types) popping up in places we hadn't anticipated. I guess that's one of the signs that "Anna's Secret Legacy" tells a story that is universal at its core. Yes, the setting, the characters, the particulars all come together to tell a story that's set in a certain time in history. But my aim when writing the book was to create a story that would be just as valid 100 years from now as it is today—or during World War II. The tale, itself, is about one man, one woman, one especially suspenseful period of time.
But love—like other intangibles such as loyalty, patriotism, freedom—is an eternal value. And everyone, it seems, can embrace these values. So I find it to be particularly gratifying to receive emails from readers who tell me their own stories of love and intrigue, and how "Anna's Secret Legacy" moved them, or made them think. Just as interesting are the notes I receive in which new-found friends tell me their own tales of love, loss, discovery and espionage. Writing responses to these communications is almost as satisfying as was writing the book. Sharing a story with so many good, thoughtful people unites me with people I might not have met before I wrote the book.
I'm in a new place now, one of reflection on the past—both World War II, and the time that I wrote the book—and of the present, and the future. The present is filled with swirling thoughts of offers, potential offers and decisions to be made. The future will be chock-full of writing: the final polish screenplay for the film, and the sequel to the original tome. And who knows what else will come with each passing minute, day, month? I can't tell you what the future holds, but I do promise to keep you updated as we grow with this journey. The historic novel has its roots in one period of time, but—like the future that lies before me, before "Anna's Secret Legacy"—the story contained within the covers will grow fearlessly as we walk bravely forth. I promise to take you all with me as we move into that fascinating new place—who knows? You may be inspired to create your own book and allow that book to take you to a wonderful, unforeseen future.
Anna's Secret Legacy-Wings N Wheels Book signing this Sat, Sept 8th
Its hard to believe but summer is over! I am excited to do a book singing for Angels in Flight for the Wings N Wheels community day this Sat, Sept 8th @t Wings Airfield in Blue Bell, PA from 10am-noon! Please join us and get your personally signed copy of WWII suspense story 'Anna's Secret Legacy'!
We have been working very hard- talking to producers and talent for the screenplay as well as working on the sequel. Please 'like' us on Facebook and check out our website http://www.annassecretlegacynovel.com. Many Thanks to all our wonderful fans and friends for the fantastic support and following. Now in 110 countries and almost 71,000 fb fans- I am grateful! Please help us get to 100,000. Available on Amazon, Kindle, B&N.com
Anna's Secret Legacy Author on LA producers
Welcome to my blog! Anna's Secret Legacy has now made it around the world and I have had the good fortune to have had the most amazing journey. The people I have met have been incredibly interesting. Just back from LA producers conference. I met over 30 Academy Award producers. Jeff Dowd (who started Sundance with Robert Redford) and Al Ruddy (who produced the Godfather along with Hogan's Heros) were so funny. They had me mesmerized with their stories. Larry Katz at Morgan Creek (The Good Shepard, Ace Ventura and over 50 films) was an incredible wealth of knowledge. More on this to follow! Last night M.Night Shyamalan and his gracious wife opened their home up to honor The Philly Film Office- What an amazing party! I had a delightful chat with Will Smith who is incredibly charming. More to follow soon! Stay Tuned! and thank you for following the progress of Anna's Secret Legacy as we now have the film Script as well as the novel! Many Thanks to all!
Anna's Secret Legacy-King of Prussia Book signing Nov 17th, 2011
Author S.A Williams will be signing her suspenseful debut novel 'Anna's Secret Legacy', a WWII Romantic Thriller, on November 17th at The King of Prussia Mall @ The court until 6pm. Please see press room on http://www.annasecretlegacynovel.com for more details!


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Let's just say you're not aware that FOOD is quite a delicate part of some people's lives – we'll leave it there.
No, we cannot leave it there. Besides the joy of food and eating, it turns out food flavours life's most momentous twists and turns; ask how the proverb "the way to a man's heart is through his stomach" came about. Good food creates memories, forges relationships (friendships) and even makes for good conversations. It's simply an intimate experience. But some… most food vendors don't get this.
Admit it, you've met worse food servers than nice ones. I'm of the view that food vendors just like Sunday School Teachers, Nursery Teachers, Nurses must have God given endowments with passion and skill on the same scale so as to care genuinely for people, as they be duty-bound to.
Now, the Indomie seller never listens to simple preferences of the customer she's making her money from 😡 👿
Customer: Please, no pepper
Indomie Seller: At all?
Customer: At all. No pepper.
Indomie Seller: But how can you eat Indomie without pepper?
Customer: Ah!
Can we live in a world where food vendors do not see customers as hungry fans who will eat just anything, or buyers who cannot cook at home?
Wouldn't the world be a better place? 🙄


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Columbia's Day to Play
I just had the most wonderful visit at our office with a member of the Columbia Play Commission. The Columbia Play Commission is a group of community activist who are making it their personal goal to make Columbia a more community-oriented, playful city for all ages. This is the second year in a row Columbia has been made a "Playful City USA". Anyways, on September 18th the Play Commission will be hosting "A Day to Play - Picnic in the Park" Below you will find all of the information you need to make the event. What a great idea! I hope all of you can get out and enjoy this event!
A Day to Play - Picnic in the Park
When? September 18th Rain or Shine
Time? Picnic from 12 to 1 (bring your own sack lunch) and Fun games and events from 1 to 4 pm.
Where? Bolm-Schuhkraft Memorial Park (City Park)
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Probably I would chose to be locked in a police cell with them, facing perhaps six months in prison and with the possibility that what we just did might not play very well with the public in general and the environmental community in particular.
I once spent a short period of time with Lord Peter Melchett in just such a position. He bore up pretty well, and if he hadn't already been Director of Greenpeace UK at that time I'd have given him the job.
The role of volunteer in Greenpeace is a complex one. It encompasses everyone from the occasional attender of stalls to stalwart organisers of many decades experience. Some of us know very little of the world of campaigning whilst some of us think we know more than the professionals at Canonbury Villas. A few of us actually do. Many have been on more actions than some of the Actions team and others are more qualified to campaign than some of the Campaigners. That Greenpeace has been able to command the services of this 'territorial army' of volunteers, prepared to give up their time, energy, skills and even liberty, is something that helps make Greenpeace a great organisation.
Keeping this going is the challenge.
But volunteers have another role to play in the organisation. Greenpeace staff are dedicated people, doing a job they love for an organisation they are committed to. Most of us aren't like that. Many professionals in NGOs have never worked outside the field. For them the idea of doing a job you hate for a company you despise is an alien concept, but that is reality for most of the people we are trying to influence. If you're not someone who goes to work to pay for the car that takes you to work, it's hard for you to understand that life. Volunteers provide that link, that insight and that grounding in everyday reality.
But then the job of Executive Director is also a complex one. The Director isn't just the top of the organisational tree, he or she is also our link to the outside world, the one who walks point for an international organisation that plays in the big league. They are responsible for the safety of activists playing some very dangerous games with very serious players, and they carry the can for an organisation prepared to take risks. But most of all he or she is the leader of the world's most effective organisation campaigning on the world's most pressing problems.
Most volunteers will never meet the ED, and many would struggle to name them. In an organisation like Greenpeace many layers of management lie in between. But their roles are interlinked. When out on the streets trying to attract a bored public it is important that the name Greenpeace catches their attention. Big, internationally successful campaigns make this easy. Big, international failures make it difficult.
And Greenpeace is an international organisation, at ever level. Last summer I travelled with the British contingent to The Human Chain in Germany. 8000 Greenpeace supporters, ten percent from outside Germany, protesting against open cast brown coal. What's more our London coach was almost as international as the main gathering. Eight nationalities was the count I think. Not counting Geordie.
Greenpeace supporter. A European Greenpeace supporter. This was Greenpeace in its comfort zone, mobilsing on home turf in one of the greenest counties in the world.
Meanwhile, in the Global South, the people who will actually decide what sort of future the world will have are were largely ignorant of what we were doing. The future of Africa, Asian and South America is the future of the world. That they will bear the brunt of the climate chaos the affluent West has unleashed is certain. Whether they follow our path of unsustainable development is not, but that will be their choice and not ours.
So the big problem the new ED is how do we merge these two worlds. How does a continent that has colonised the world on the back of cheap hydrocarbons, tell the rest of the planet to keep it in the ground? We cannot loose a single one of our core supporters. Even in Germany there not enough of them. But when we talk about solving the global ecological crisis, we must also be taking about the global majority world.
But as Greenpeace has grown as an organisation, the problems have grown even faster. When looking at the big issues in the world; climate change, the loss of biodiversity, a voracious industrial capitalism, etc, we find that Greenpeace cannot work alone. How does an organisation that won't let a volunteer put a sticker on a tin of tuna without fully training them, work with organisations that are considerably looser than ourselves, whether that be anti-fracking Nanas in Lancashire or landless farmers in Brazil? How does this square with 'the Greenpeace way'?
So, imagining we locked in a cell and awaiting our fate, I would like the aspiring ED to answer these four questions:
- What do they think Greenpeace gains from its reserve army of volunteers?
- What will they do to continue to ensure their ongoing support?
- How does a centralised and disciplined organisation work with other, less formal groups, to solve the really big problems of the world?
- How does a global organisation that has traditionally been run by the sort of people whose fridges are full of tofu, recruit volunteers from the people of the world for whom even having a fridge is an unrealisable aspiration?