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There are many afternoons where I sit and watch birds do things I've only read in books. Time is lost on me and as I relax into my hammock and revel in the beauty of life, I am reminded of our connection to everything living. At night, I chaperon bugs onto the balcony so as not to disrupt my practice of ahimsa or non-violence. Ahimsa is the act or intention of doing no harm to others
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|Spring Cleaning for a Cause: Earth Day with Schoola
I'm so excited to partner with Schoola for Earth Day! I've been doing a lot of spring cleaning the past couple of weeks--combing through the depths of my closet and sorting through unworn and forgotten clothing. Luckily, there are many options for finding new homes for your unused things. I like turning to eco-friendly methods for unwanted goods. If I can't wear or swap something, I always donate it.
Schoola is an online thrift store that sells clothing to benefit schools in the US and the Malala Fund internationally, with 40% of all proceeds benefiting children's education. Everything on their site is donated and they have lots of great brands at fantastic prices.
As you know, I'm big on thrift shopping! It's a great way to reduce waste and keep clothing out of landfills. Here are a few pieces from Schoola's site that I styled (just a small sampling of the cute things you can find on there):
|Left to Right: J. Crew blouse, Forever 21 dress, H&M shirt (c/o Schoola)
It's really easy to donate! All you have to do is request a donation bag, fill it up with clothing (in excellent condition), and send it in. It's FREE to request one and it already has a pre-paid shipping label attached. I even requested an extra bag to fill up with more donations.
Earth Day is April 22nd, but you can do your part year-round. Make it a point to clean your closet out regularly and find other ways to help out.
Learn more about Schoola or request a donation bag.
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Sliding oil sends British inflation to 12-year low
[LONDON] Britain's annual inflation rate slid to a 12-year low of 1.0 per cent in November, driven down by tumbling oil prices, official data showed on Tuesday.
The 12-month Consumer Price Index (CPI) dropped from a rate of 1.3 per cent in October, the Office for National Statistics said in a statement.
"Food and motor fuel prices, which have historically been upward contributors to the CPI 12-month rate, are currently reducing it by 0.4 per centage points," the ONS noted.
Oil suffered another dizzying plunge on Tuesday, with benchmark Brent North Sea crude sliding to a five-year low under US$60 a barrel as markets were rocked by shrinking Chinese manufacturing and fresh turmoil in Russia, traders said.
"Inflation has been steadily falling over the second half of 2014, and the recent sharp fall in the oil price has accelerated this trend," said Ben Brettell, senior economist at stockbrokers Hargreaves Lansdown.
Britain's economy is outperforming the neighbouring eurozone but in recent months market analysts have raised concerns over the impact of falling inflation on British wage growth.
With many workers failing to win salary increases, the government has seen tax receipts shrink, hindering its bid to shrink the deficit.


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Sit-ups are somewhat synonymous of abdominal exercise development. While the muscles surrounding your abdomen get an amazing workout from kung fu training (particularly kicks), there are many exercises that focus on developing strength and endurance in those muscles (rectus abdominis and obliques). Many of these exercises are performed in class from time to time, but are always great to add to your post-class routine in conjunction with push-ups and some stretching. They are also a great exercise to perform at home as a self-study.
This exercise works the upper abdominal muscles. Lay down on your back with a straight body (or with slightly bent knees) and cross your arms over your body and have your hands on the opposite shoulder. The movement is quick and simple – just lift your head and look at your toes. When you see them, let your head back down to the ground. A very basic exercise for those just starting to work their abdominal muscles. For those of you who have no problem doing these, try doing them as quickly as possible up to 100. If that didn't test your muscles, then try doing 200. Then move on to the next exercise.
This works the sides of your rectus abdominis, as well as the obliques. Lay on your back, put your hands behind your head, and lift your legs off the ground. Twist your body to touch your right elbow to your left knee, then immediately release and touch the left elbow to the right knee. If you do these quick enough, it looks like your riding a bike, hence the name, bicycles (or bicycle crunches).
Leg Raises
This works the lower abdomen. Lay on your back with your arms at your sides pressing down and your head raised off the ground. Bring your knees up to your chest and shoot your feet straight up above your head. Reverse the motion to complete one repetition. This exercise is also good for the spine.
These are only a few of the multitude of exercises that work the mid-section. As mentioned, the muscles of your abdomen are used a lot during training (think of turn kicks) and it is for this reason that various types of sit-ups are helpful for building strength and endurance. Try them when you wake up in the morning, during commercials, after class, etc. – you will notice the benefits within a week or two.


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DETROIT: General Motors' third-quarter profit fell slightly, but the company rode strong North American sales to overcome $1.5 billion in costs from its deadly ignition switch recall. Its shares rose almost 4 percent in premarket trading Wednesday.
The Detroit automaker's net income slipped 1.4 percent from a year ago, but still was $1.36 billion, or 84 cents per share. That compares with $1.38 billion, or 81 cents per share, a year ago.
Without the recall costs, GM would have made a $1.50 per share, soundly beating Wall Street expectations. Analysts polled by FactSet expected $1.18 per share.
The company posted a record $3.3 billion pretax profit in North America, more than offsetting a small decline in China and a loss in South America.
Chief Financial Officer Chuck Stevens said the company's North American profit margin, the percent of revenue it gets to keep, hit a record 11.8 percent for the quarter. The company had set a goal of 10 percent North American margins by next year, but Stevens said GM will achieve the target a year early.
Revenue from July through September fell 1 percent to $38.8 billion, but still beat analysts' forecasts. Almost three quarters of GM's revenue came from North America.
The recall costs included $900 million to fend off criminal prosecution over the ignition-switch scandal and about $600 million to settle multiple wrongful death and shareholder lawsuits stemming from the problem.
The switches in older model small cars such as the Chevy Cobalt can slip out of the "run" position and cut off the engine. They have been linked to at least 169 deaths.
GM said in September that ignition-switch scandal cost it over $5.3 billion. Even with the settlements, GM cannot close the books on the scandal. It still faces more than 400 death and injury cases that have yet to be settled. Six cases are scheduled for trial, including one in January.
GM shares rose $1.31, or 3.9 percent, to $34.79 in premarket trading about 45 minutes before the market open on Wednesday.


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I almost never upload photos straight out of camera. I usually have a simple process I go through with my everyday photos to get them 'web ready'.
{ *Note* When I first started out, I would edit every little thing individually, which is great and everything, but super time consuming. }
So... I started making my own actions, and using other's as well.
Here is what my everyday work flow looks like.
I start by opening the straight out of camera shot in Photoshop CS4.
This is exactly what I would do to the photo:
- I ran Florabella's Sharpen/Defog action. This REALLY helps to take the "foggy" look out of the photo, and sharpens it all at the same time (hence, the name of the action). This action allows me to adjust the opacity of the layer to taste.
{flatten image}
- I use the curves to adjust the brightness/contrast of the photo. Tweaking the curves a bit really helps to bring him forward and helps the image look more 3 dimensional.
- Next, I used another one of Florabella's actions, called "Gypsy". This action tends to warm up my images. I absolutely love it
Within the action panel, I adjusted all of the layers to my liking. I added more vignette and since there was plenty of light on his face, I took out the center fill light.
{flatten image}
- Lastly, I run my simple web resize action to get it ready for my blog.
You will notice that with this workflow, I didn't have to do anything specifically to the eyes to make them pop. It just sort of happened within the process.
This is what I do (sometimes the actions vary) every day, to every photo that I upload and share.
Here is a side by side comparison of my SOOC and my clean edit.


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Monday, June 28, 2010
Chalk Martian
After a long hiatus, I've finally added another drawing to my Chalk Art Blog.
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Thanks/merci, guys/mes amis!ReplyDelete
I love it! He kind of is a Dorian Gray image of Lotso from TS3.ReplyDelete
I hope you find time this summer to do a lot more.
The new blacktop is nice :)
Love the monster-great colors! And the fabric/lighting/folds-wow! And on your driveway-hope it doesn't rain right away.ReplyDelete
Thanks! and yes, re-surfacing the drive makes all the difference in the world. Can't wait to do another one!ReplyDelete
Viki, sometimes I can give them semi-protection from the rain by parking the car right on top of them. Sometimes it's fun to watch them slowy deteriorate.
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andrew55 - there are two timelines (or should be!), the 'Public timeline' and 'Your timeline'. The public timeline shows everything, regardless of who or where it came from. The 'your' timeline only shows things you post yourself, or things you choose to see (e.g., if you join a group, it then shows in your timeline, or if somebody replies to you it appears in your timeline). It's mainly of use on high traffic sites where lots of users using the same timeline (i.e. Public) means messages you were looking at on page 1 have jumped to page 30 if you refresh a few seconds later, so having a seriously slimmed down personal version really helps.What is the difference between following someone and not following someone? When I tested it, it seems like you see everyone, whether or not you are following them.
Also, how does the group function actually work. I see how to create and join groups, but what happens then?
sitwi wrote:Great job. A few questions, though:
Is there any guidance for permissions for this MOD, please?
The PM notifying of a tag chews up the URL - the code I get says:
And why does the output appear like this...?Click here to view the notice
bumpMeowmeow wrote:The links are dead, and the developer's forum is locked.


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When it comes to eating, our family abides by one overarching policy:
Enjoy real foods.
The following recipes are {mostly} comprised of real, delicious foods. I've noted recipes that use ingredients that are not "whole" foods and will be cleaning out some of the recipes I would no longer make, um, ever.


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Ms. Kane received her B.A. in Fine Art at Mt. St. Mary's College in Los Angeles in 2005. After graduating, she joined the Peace Corps and began working as a community organizer, doing both outreach and educational programming. After returning to the United States in 2008, her passion for teaching and the outdoors led her to facilitate team-building and leadership programs for school-aged students across California. Her work with students reinvigorated her passion for art and its power to communicate and transform communities. In 2016 Ms. Kane earned her Master of Fine Arts degree as part of the Public Practice department at Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles. She was mentored by some of the best in the field of social practice, led by the department visionary, founder, and chair at the time, Suzanne Lacy.
Since graduating in 2016, Ms. Kane has coordinated the Volunteer Art Program for the Joshua Tree Art Innovation Laboratory (JT Lab), a grant funded arts initiative in partnership with Joshua Tree National Park. This programming includes the weekly Artists' Tea project, which Jennifer started in October 2016.
As Ms. Kane moves into this new role, she looks forward to the opportunity to reach out to the artists, communities, and organizations throughout the county and to continue building upon the membership ties and mission which the organization has already worked so hard to build.


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pinkie pie – the gypsy bard lyrics
when you're rife with devastation,
there's a simple explanation;
you're a toymaker's creation
trapped inside a crystal ball
and which ever way he tilts it
know that we must be resilient.
we won't let them break our spirits
as we sing our silly song!
when i was a little filly,
a galloping blaze overtook my city
so they shipped me off to the orphanage
and said "ditch those roots if you want to fit in."
so i dug 1,000 holes
and cut a rug with orphaned foals
now memories are blurred and their faces're obscured
but i still know the words of this song
when you've bungled all your bangles
and your loved one have been mangled,
listen to the jingle-jangle
of my gypsy tambourine
'cause these chords are hypnotizing
and the whole world's harmonizing
so please, children, stop your crying
and just sing along with me!
(repeat last stanzas twice)
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This my friend is a what you would call a FSU VST, all it does is chopping up buffers and plays them back. of-course you can choose the length of the piece of audio played back and when to apply it. New for version 2 is a pitch control, and boy can that make fun noises.
Blargh its hard to explain what it does, throw it into your DAW feed it some audio and press the little button. Then tweak the big knob. then press the button again, that's how it works and what it does pretty simple.
Freeware by Shuriken


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Our History
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Check out some pics of recent aviation film festivals.
"A truly wonderful and inspiring experience" - Cliff Robertson
Past Presenters
Cliff Robertson, Actor/Director
The Pilot (1980)
Writer, director, and Academy and Emmy award winning actor Cliff Robertson fell in love with airplanes at a young age and throughout his career he has been able to link his love of flying and film. His on-screen portrayals include President John F. Kennedy in PT-109, Wing Commander Roy Grant in 633 Squadron, Ace Eli Wellford in Ace Eli and Rodger of the Skies, and he both directed and starred in The Pilot. His dramatic credits include more than 100 television productions and nearly 80 motion pictures. Robertson maintains both a pilot and glider license and has owned a stable of vintage aircraft. A tireless advocate for general aviation, he proclaims, "Flying is freedom-the essence of a good life." His many awards include the EAA's Freedom of Flight Award, the Soaring Society of America Award and the AOPA William Sharples Award. In 2006 he was recognized with aviation's highest honor, enshrinement into the National Aviation Hall of Fame.
Rocco DeVilliers, Producer/Writer/Director
The Fly Boys
Being the multifaceted creative force behind THE FLYBOYS is nothing unusual for filmmaker Rocco DeVilliers. As a youth, his early projects won local and regional awards. Instead of going to film school, Rocco decided that he would learn more making his own film. So, at age twenty-one, Rocco shot the action drama "Pure Race" on a $15,000 budget. "Pure Race" is the story of two college students – one black, the other white – who run into a white supremacist group when their car breaks down in rural Idaho. The film showcased DeVilliers' talents as director, producer, co-writer, cinematographer, stunt coordinator, stuntman, and editor. Rocco even managed to make a brief appearance as one of the central character's roommates. With a strong technical knowledge in post-production, DeVilliers has edited many feature films. He edited THE FLYBOYS as well as supervised all of the post-production work on the film.
John Ellis, Milton Caniff Estate
Steve Canyon "Operation Intercept" (1959)
John Ellis is an artist, writer and filmmaker born in Wilmington, Ohio in 1955. His diverse, creative career includes working as a professional illustrator for print and advertising, and also in the film industry as both a producer and director of feature films. He has also served on many dozens of projects over the last 30 years as an animator and Visual Effects Director, with his work being seen on most of the major broadcast and cable networks, and in major theatrical films as well. In 2006 he began a partnership with The Milton Caniff Estate to pursue the restoration and re-release of the Estate's 1958 NBC primetime TV series STEVE CANYON. In his role as the series' present-day Producer, he is responsible for all 34 episodes being restored and made available to the public by mid 2009. John has two grown children and resides in suburban Los Angeles.
James Farmer, Aviation Cinema Historian
Twelve O'Clock High (1949) and Strategic Air Command (1955)
James H. Farmer, a native of Washington, D.C, earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in painting and History at the University of California at Berkeley and later a Master of Arts Degree in Education. Starting with his initial and acclaimed 1984 book, Celluloid Wings, Farmer has spent a lifetime exploring the relationship between Hollywood and aviation and is hailed by many as "the definitive aviation film historian." His subsequent books include Broken Wings, the co-authored Convair's B-36: A Comprehensive History of America's Big Stick, and America's Pioneer Aces. An award-winning aviation illustrator and writer, Farmer has served variously as the associate editor and art editor of the Journal of American Aviation Historical Society, with more than 200 feature articles and columns appearing in major national and overseas publications. He currently is a contributing editor for Flight Journal magazine. Mr. Farmer and his wife of 30 years, Calane, presently reside in Glendora, California. They have one daughter, Christa.
Cliff and Kathy Fleming, Aerial Coordinators
We Were Soldiers (2002)
Cliff's aviation career began in 1972 when he graduated from college and was commissioned by the United States Marine Corps as an officer and attended Naval Flight School in Pensacola, Florida. While stationed in Southern California at MCAS El Toro, Cliff met Kathy, his wife and mother to their three children. The oldest, Cory is also a film pilot. After years working for several companies including two years as corporate jet pilot, they formed South Coast Helicopters, Inc. in 1990. Nineteen years later South Coast Helicopters is one of the key suppliers of aviation equipment to Hollywood. Cliff has worked in the film industry since 1980 and during the late 80's his film career took off. Today, he is one of the premier Aerial Coordinators in Hollywood and has worked on over 120 feature films. Cliff is also a charter member and former, two-term president of the Motion Picture Pilots Association. In addition to We Were Soldiers, his film credits as an Aerial Coordinator/Pilot include, among others: The River Wild, Dante's Peak, Mars Attacks!, Triple X, Mission Impossible and Die Hard 4, and the upcoming film, Star Trek 14.
Paul Glenshaw, Producer
Barnstorming (2009)
The Wright Brothers and the First Military Airplane (2009)
Co-producer Paul Glenshaw has nearly twenty years' experience with museum and multimedia education projects, and has specialized in early aviation projects since 2000. He is the author of www.wrightexperience.com, which includes a collection of 14 educational websites funded by the US Centennial of Flight Commission. He is a lecturer on the Wright brothers, curator of several exhibits for the Wright Brothers National Memorial and College Park Aviation Museum, and is Executive Director of the Discovery of Flight Foundation. He has written for Smithsonian Air and Space Magazine, the Washington Post Magazine, and his photographs have appeared in The Washington Post, Flying magazine, Aviation Week and Space Technology (award winner), ABCNews This Week, PBS's NOVA, and many others.
Steve Hinton, Pilot
Always (1989)
Steve Hinton first obtained his private pilots license in 1972 and has never looked back. With an FAA rating to fly "all makes and models of single and multi engine piston powered authorized aircraft," Steve has amassed over 10,000 hours at the controls of over 150 aircraft, including jets and helicopters. Among his numerous accomplishments are performing in air shows since 1972, winning in the Unlimited Class at the Reno Air Races, working in the motion picture industry since 1977 as pilot or coordinator, serving as President of the Planes of Fame Air Museum since 1994, and performing as a member of the USAF Heritage Flight air show demonstration group. He is a member of SAG and a charter member of the Motion Picture Pilots Association. A partial listing of Steve's film credits includes Rocketeer, Forever Young, 1941, Air Force One, Pearl Harbor, Ironman, We Were Soldiers, Flight of the Intruder and Always.
Richard Hoerle, Capt. Eddie Premier
Captain Eddie (1945)
Richard "Dick" Hoerle, resides in Groveport, Ohio, and served in the USAAF as a cryptographer before beginning a career in the office products industry in 1947. With a childhood interest in aviation, in 1965 Dick started helping the Air Force Museum as a volunteer. In 1983 he and his wife, Janet, began the effort to get the U.S. Postal Service to honor Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker with a postage stamp. The first day of issue was September 25, 1995, and the last air mail stamp issued. In doing their research, the Hoerle's obtained a rare 35mm copy of the movie, CAPT EDDIE, around which they organized a gala at the Ohio Theatre in Columbus (where the movie actually premiered in 1945) on September 8, 1990, the 100th anniversary of Rickenbacker's birth. As a result, they formed "The Capt. Eddie Premiere Gala," a non-profit dedicated to sharing the history of this NAHF enshrinee and great American patriot.
Clay Lacy, Aerial Cinematographer
The Pilot (1980)
Clay Lacy started flying at age 12 and at 19 joined United Airlines flying the DC-3. He currently holds 33 type ratings and has logged over 50,000 hours as a pilot. Lacy was introduced to filmmaking while flying F-86 Sabrejets with his Van Nuys Airport-based California Air Guard unit. One of the first to receive a Learjet Type Rating, he offered his services as Camera Aircraft in a Learjet 23 and immediately became the top source of in-flight footage for the airlines. Hollywood quickly realized the versatility of his unique high-speed camera ship. Lacy later adapted Astrovision, the pioneering periscope camera system developed by Bob Netterman and Continental Cameras, to his Learjets in 1975. A member of the Screen Actors Guild and Directors Guild of America, among Clay's credits are all the aerial sequences for Flight of the Intruder, The Great Santini, White Knight, Stealth, Top Gun and the IMAX Fighter Pilot: Operation Red Flag.
Nikolai Muellerschoen, Producer/Writer
Der Rote Baron (2008)
Nikolai Muellerschoen's THE RED BARON tells the dramatic story of a man who was a legend in his own time, a man who became a hero even though he never wanted to be one. Muellerschoen, who is based in Venice, California is the director of numerous feature films including Operation Dead End (1986) and Deadly Measures (1995). He has directed numerous feature-length TV movies in both the USA and Germany, productions such as Hals über Kopf (1995), voted Best Thriller at the European TV Festival, Der Erlkönig (1999), Feine Gesellschaft (2001) and most recently Mutter aus heiterem Himmel (2005). Muellerschoen is also a much sought after screenwriter. Among many others, he was commissioned to write the scripts for Roland Emmerich's Centropolis Film's Twelfth Angel and Tut-Anch-Amun. He started working on the screenplay for THE RED BARON over five years ago and fought very hard to see it finally become a film. This film is a celluloid memorial to the most famous fighter pilot of all time.
Bryan Reichhardt, Producer/Director
Barnstorming (2009)
Award-winning Producer/Director Bryan Reichhardt has created numerous documentaries, interactive programs and episodic television shows for cable outlets such as Home and Garden TV and the DIY Network. Early in his career he won a Cable ACE Award for directing "Shizumi Dance Theater" a documentary/performance program. Most recently Reichhardt completed Geisha: An Artist's Journey, a documentary explores the enigmatic world of Japanese Geisha. Featured in the 2007 Santa Barbara International Film Festival, the program is currently airing on PBS stations around the country. Bryan is an editor/producer for CNN.
Catherine Wyler, Producer
Memphis Belle (1944) & (1990)
Catherine Wyler has been a studio executive, an independent producer of film and television, and held leadership positions at major American cultural institutions. Since 2001, she is the founding Artistic Director of the Rochester/ High Falls International Film Festival in Rochester, New York. Her productions include the Warner Bros. feature MEMPHIS BELLE, and documentaries: Emmy-nominated DIRECTED BY WILLIAM WYLER and WITNESS TO HOPE, a biography of Pope John Paul II.
In the 1980's, she was Senior Vice President of Production at Columbia Pictures and Director of Cultural and Children's Programming at PBS. From 1977-81, she was Assistant Director of the Media Arts Program at the National Endowment for the Arts. She has served on film festival juries at Sundance, Berlin, Venice, Chicago and Istanbul, and serves on Advisory Committees for the National Gallery of Art and Women in Film and Video in Washington, DC.
Monika Petrillo, Director
Flyabout (2006)
Born in Munich, Germany, Monika Petrillo moved to the United States in 1991 and has established herself as a highly respected and acclaimed script supervisor in the industry. She has worked alongside directors such as Robert Rodriguez, Richard Linklater, Hal Hartley, Wolfgang Petersen, George Hickenlooper, and Tony Bui. Monika has also written about her work as a script supervisor for publications such as Filmmaker Magazine and has advised directing fellows at the Sundance Filmmakers' Lab. Her personal and professional travels have taken her to far-flung destinations like Namibia, Japan, Costa Rica and Vietnam. A life-long adventurer Monika earned her pilot's license at age 24 and soon thereafter set out to fulfill a dream of flying around Australia. Working as writer, director, DP, editor and producer, Flyabout marks her directorial debut. Finally finishing a project which pre-dates her marriage as well as her two kids, Monika is looking forward to giving her ancient editing system the burial that it richly deserves.
Heather Taylor, Producer
Breaking Through the Clouds: The First Women's National Air Derby (2010)
Heather, who grew up in a family of pilots and spent countless hours at local airports, first learned of the women's national air derby in 1997. Heather has worked in the film and video industry nearly 15 years including 8 years with Discovery Communications and 2 years with ABC/Kane Productions. While at Discovery, she managed and received credits for such shows as The Croc Hunter, Monster Garage, Deadliest Catch, Eukanuba Tournament of Champions, American Chopper and thousands more. In addition, she worked on national commercials, industrial videos and completed a tenure with the Tennessee Film Commission. Heather has a Masters in Producing Film & Video. Her purpose in creating Archetypal Images is to produce films that explore and harnesses that light in the eyes of people who have found their calling in life and share that sparkle with others who are still searching to find their own passion. The pilots featured in Breaking Through The Clouds are role models of this objective. They pursed their interests, no matter how illogical it sounded to others, and have continued to influence others in a positive way over 80 years later.
Adam White, Director/Writer
The Restorers (2002)
Director Adam White is a graduate of the film program from Wright State University, and has won multiple regional Emmys for both of his films The Restorers (the inspiration for the television series of the same name) and Red Tail Reborn. With over 15 years of experience, Adam has worked on most every type of media in many different roles. He now concentrates his time as a producer/director/cinematographer with a specialty in SteadiCam. Joining him at Reel Stuff are the show's producer, Kara Martinelli, and the series' hostess, Christina Capadona-Schmitz. Kara has worked as a producer creating spots for Food Network, USA, and Touchstone Energy, and additional work with Comedy Central, HBO, A&E, TBS and other outlets. Christina has a bachelor's degree in communications and PR, and has worked as a journalist, freelance news writer, actor and spokesperson.


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|Latecomers to the ILO and the authorship and ownership of the international labour code
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|Human Rights Quarterly. 28, 706-726
|The article examines the extent to which latecomers to the International Labour Organisation (ILO) that comprise more than one half of the organization could be said to have contributed to the establishment of the International Labour Code, about two thirds of which had already been established by the time that they began to join the ILO as politically sovereign independent states. The article focuses on the recent work of the ILO Working Party on Policy Regarding the Revision of Standards (1994-2002). It evaluates both the significance of outcomes of the Working Party's achievements and the role of the latecomers in that enterprise. It shows that the latecomers have appropriated the ILO dynamic and utilized the ILO's Working Party and Committee structures both to project matters of foremost concern to themselves onto the agenda of the ILO and to update the International Labour Code by evaluating, categorizing, and suspending some of the Conventions and Recommendations that they had deemed to be irrelevant. It concludes that after the conclusion of the work of the Working Party on Policy Regarding the Revision of Standards, latecomers to the ILO have become equal co-authors and co-owners of the International Labour Code together with all the other member states parties of the ILO.
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The Lakers have lost four of their last six games, and Phil Jackson, Andrew Bynum, and Pau Gasol have alternated taking veiled – and in Jackson's case, not so veiled – shots at Kobe Bryant.In the teams' bad stretches, Kobe Bryant disrupts Jackson's vaunted triangle offence and tries to take over games on his own.
- In the aftermath of last night's 104-85 loss to the Grizzlies, Phil Jackson said: "Kobe had to screw up the game and start energizing the team by going one-on-one… That takes the rest of the guys out and as a consequence, that didn't bring us back in." Bryant scored 17 points on 12 shots in the third period, but Memphis outscored Los Angeles 31-23 that quarter.
- After Kobe took 27 shots – and misfired on 13 consecutive tries – in a loss to San Antonio last week, Andrew Bynum said: "We need to really stay inside the system, attack teams and use the mismatches to our advantage."
- Pau Gasol had this to say, after the Spurs loss: "We didn't play a smart game, put it that way… We have to recognise what's going on and understand what our strengths are against certain opponents, and try to exploit them."
- It can't be an individual effort from nobody," Gasol added. "It has to be altogether on a string, like a family."
Those guys have reason to complain. In 11 Lakers' losses, Bryant has averaged 41.3 per cent shooting on 23.5 shots per game. Compare that with 46.8 per cent shooting on 17.9 shots per game in 23 wins.
Bryant usually begins to play a one-man game when his team is already trailing, so don't confuse this with an argument that Bryant is detrimental to the Lakers success.
Rather, Bryant says he takes over to get his teammates going when they're demonstrating a lack of intensity. But the upward spike in shot attempts actually takes his teammates further out of the game by limiting their touches. And the falling shooting numbers indicate this is not a successful strategy.
Kobe's one-man game also takes the Lakers out of the triangle offence – that starts with an entry pass to the post, and not with ball-handler bringing up the rock and taking his man off the dribble – that has netted Phil Jackson 11 championships.
Perhaps this was a better option for the Lakers back in 2006 when Chris Mihm and Kwame Brown were getting minutes in the post and Bryant was a spry 27-year-old. But in this era of Lakers glory, Bryant has too many talented teammates to feel he needs to shoot his way to victory.
Until, Kobe accepts that fact, mid-game deficits will often result in Lakers defeat.
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Artemisium or Artemision (Greek: Ἀρτεμίσιον) is a cape in northern Euboea, Greece. The legendary hollow cast bronze statue of Zeus, or possibly Poseidon, known as the Artemision Bronze, was found off this cape in a sunken ship,[1][2] as was the Jockey of Artemision, a bronze statue of a racehorse and its jockey.
The Battle of Artemisium, a series of naval engagements over three days during the second Persian invasion of Greece in 480 BC, simultaneously with the more famous land battle at Battle of Thermopylae, took place here.
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- ^ Woodford, Susan. (1982) The Art of Greece and Rome. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, p. 15. ISBN 0521298733
- ^ "Greek Statues.: From the Sea". Morning Bulletin (20303). Queensland, Australia. 11 December 1929. p. 3. Retrieved 26 August 2019 – via National Library of Australia.
Coordinates: 39°0′45″N 23°13′37″E / 39.01250°N 23.22694°E
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Hope For Improved Race Relations
LIANE HANSEN, host:
This is Weekend Edition from NPR News. I'm Liane Hansen. Throughout the month of August we've been focusing on the subject of race and politics. We've invited several of you to participate in our conversation and have heard some deeply personal stories and opinions about how the issue of race will play out in this election. Some of you were hopeful that electing the first non-white president could bring races together. Others said that the chasm between different races runs so deep that this election might just make things worse. One listener who said things won't get better was Greg Harden, a white man from Rochester, New York, who joined us for the first installment of our series. To bring our conversation full circle, we've invited Greg back to the show. He joins us once again from Rochester. Greg, welcome back.
Mr. GREG HARDEN (Caller): Hi, Liane. How are you doing?
HANSEN: I'm well. Thank you. If you don't mind, let's listen to a bit of what you had to say in that first interview.
Mr. HARDEN: You know, my son goes to a city school. And he's 10. And you know, he comes home with stories about how all the little black kids say how they hate all white people. They pick on him, and he gets beat up. You know, I've tried to raise him treating everybody equal, and I just - I don't know what to say to him.
HANSEN: Because you see that he's not being treated equally?
Mr. HARDEN: Absolutely not.
HANSEN: Greg, you were rather pessimistic about race relations when we last talked to you. What kind of response have you had to your comments?
Mr. HARDEN: Most of them have agreed with my response in some point or another. I haven't really commented back to anybody. Then I saw a post by Leon Wynter.
HANSEN: I'd like to bring Leon Wynter into the discussion. He's a black writer from New York. He's done quite a few commentaries for NPR in the past, and he says he reached out to Greg for personal reasons. He's in our New York bureau. Welcome to the program, Leon.
Mr. LEON WYNTER (Writer; Journalist): Thank you, Liane.
HANSEN: What was your post, Leon?
Mr. WYNTER: I began by noting that how many of the conversations about race seem to feature something that amounted to discussions by whites of their own victimhood. And I basically said, hmm, there's something suspect about this, but if that's where the conversation has to begin, so be it.
HANSEN: Greg, what did you say to him in return?
Mr. HARDEN: Honestly, I took it on a kind of personal level. I wanted to just let him know that that's not the case. I was just trying to state the facts. I mean, my son was a victim. That's what bothered me so much.
HANSEN: Leon, what was it that made you want to respond?
Mr. WYNTER: Well, first and foremost, I think it's kind of rare in that sort of blog world that I'm a part of now that you actually get a comment back from a live person. It made me have to reply in a way that was honest and real. The thing that really moved me was Greg's response to my response. He mentioned that he had recently - he used the word converted to Christianity.
Mr. HARDEN: I have.
Mr. WYNTER: And I myself have been walking with the Lord for a little over a decade now. And it's finally come to me that if we take another perspective, one that basically is spiritual, one that starts from the premise that's actually built into the Declaration of Independence, which is "All men are created equal," it is at the core of what makes us Americans.
HANSEN: Greg, what do you think about that? I mean, you both do have something in common, and it is your spirituality.
Mr. HARDEN: I think what he just said was incredibly insightful and true. You know, there's something about talking about race, especially to a person of the opposite race, that there's fear there. You're afraid of offending them. You're afraid of getting into an argument. I think one of the biggest hurdles that we have to get over is to just be honest with one another on how we feel. That's the only way we're going to get anywhere close to, you know, one nation under God.
Mr. WYNTER: Exactly. I brought my daughter with me because part of why I connected to your comments was the fact that I have a 10-year-old child. And my daughter is black. She's growing up in a predominantly white suburban environment. And I've had the same sort of fears that basically black, middle-class folks have about, how do I explain what this is to my child? I think what children would like to believe is that, you know, yeah we had some bad stuff, but it's done. But of course, as parents you know the reality. And I guess at the end of the day I'd like to be able to say to my daughter, I put a lot of effort into actually trying to do something about the gap that still has to be closed.
HANSEN: And Greg, how would you like to respond to that?
Mr. HARDEN: I agree. I'd like to be able to do the same thing, because it comes down to the individual's reaction and response. It's up to us to get along with each other. You know, me and Leon and my girlfriend and you. As a race, I don't know if it's ever going to happen. There's too much garbage in the way, politics. I don't even know how to go about listing them all, to tell you the truth. But there's just - it seems like there's so many barricades that as a nation I don't know if it'll ever happen. But if individually, you know, we can shake hands and get along, as cliche as I may sound...
Mr. WYNTER: I would ask you though, do you see - do you get any hope when we have a person like Barack Obama who takes into himself all that we are as Americans?
Mr. HARDEN: I do. You know, I have no doubt he's going to win the election. And I hope to God that it does bring in, you know, a new era.
HANSEN: Greg Harden from Rochester, New York, and Leon Wynter in New York City. Thank you for joining us.
Mr. HARDEN: Thank you, Liane.
Mr. WYNTER: Thank you.
HANSEN: We received lots of letters about our series on race and politics. One was from Dolores Moore(ph) of Lake Worth, Florida. Here she reads an excerpt about struggling to prove she's not a racist.
Ms. DOLORES MOORE (Caller): I'm white, originally from Montgomery, Alabama, born in 1962, and my family history would give any reasonable person the assumption that I'm racist. My father's sister worked for Governor George Wallace. I grew up in a fundamentalist Baptist church and went to a private religious school. So if anybody was ever prone to racist, it would be me. But I'm very much not a racist. Six years ago I moved to Palm Beach County, Florida. When I first arrived, everyone assumed me to be some bumpkin fresh off the bus amazed by electricity, indoor plumbing, and dare I say, shoes. Never mind my education, never mind my professionalism, my accent and the subsequent "Where are you from?" obviously meant I was an idiot and a racist.
So now, six years later, I have, thankfully, learned to hide the accent about 85 percent at the time. But the lingering assumptions about me remain. Just last week a coworker said to me, I cannot believe a white girl from Alabama is pulling for Obama. I just sighed, turned, walked away. If my support for an intelligent, articulate, positive, and progressive candidate who just happens to be of mixed race amazes them, then I'm guessing my fascination with Yiddish would just be complete mental overload for them.
HANSEN: Betsy Bowman(ph) of Somerville, Massachusetts, posted these comments on our Soapbox blog.
Ms. BETSY BOWMAN (Caller): I'm a high school teacher in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in a diverse public charter school. During the primary, as the Hillary Clinton-Barack Obama race was heating up, a Haitian-American young woman announced probably to her class, shoot, maybe I'm going to run for president someday. I think that one of the most profound ways that this election is changing America is that young women and kids of color are seeing, maybe for the first time, that all the grand promises of this country really do apply to them. My students and I have discussed at length whether race or gender or religion should be a factor in the way we cast our vote, though most of them are not even old enough to vote. But consensus among the kids is that of course a candidate's policy positions matter most, but that race and gender matter, too.
HANSEN: Although our on air series on race and politics is over, you can continue the conversation at npr.org/soapbox.
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Gathered my paintings, photo reference and sketches from my Residency in John Day Fossil Beds; set up 2 big easels; selected an 18x24 maple, cradled panel by Trekell; and worked up a series of thumbnail sketches to decide on the composition for my new painting.
First landscape painting to be created in the studio (instead of Plein Air.)
First of the final paintings, the last chapter, of my National Park Service Artist Residency.
First weekend in a really long time that I spent in my studio.
I'm very happy with my start today and it was fun! I was so happy out there!


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Fresh figs are in season right now and because they were on my list of suggestions (thanks Christina!), I figured I would try them this week. I originally thought I would toast them because Christina had given me a recipe with cheese and almonds that looked just delicious. But, alas, I am lazy, so I ate these figs raw at lunch at work and had some of my friends share them with me.
I didn't know how to cut them and wasn't sure if I could eat the skin, so Rebecca and Shani guided me through: first cut off the two ends, then cut the fig in half or quarters. That's it!
They were pretty good. Not my favorite fruit ever, but it was fun to share them with the lunch crew because everyone was pretty into the figs. Every new person who walked into the kitchen was like, "Oh! Are those figs?!" like I had scored some sort of secret food that no one had had in years. So, anyway, lots of people partoook in the lunchtime tasting and everyone was happy to have some fig.
Figs are a good source of fiber and are rich in several minerals, including potassium, calcium, magnesium and iron. According to Health Food Made Easy, when you eat a half-cup of figs you get as much calcium as when you drink a half-cup of milk. Pretty cool!
I would love to try a roasted fig recipe because I think that would make the best appetizer at a party. I also saw this recipe, for fresh figs with toasted walnuts and mascarpone cheese. Mmmmmmm 🙂


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The ease and clarity of the Don Gallardo performance aligned to what we have come to expect from his records and shows. In unison with his regular touring pal, bassist Travis Stock, the pair rattled through a batch of cultured songs that resonate with immediate positive impact. This is not grower music, but stellar tunes, meaningful lyrics and a cutting edge to power through the genre haziness of country, folk and rock.
Who needs a set list? Well maybe copies of your two most recent CDs rear side up are useful prompts. They certainly were not required for an older song in 'Burgundy Wine' or a cover of John Prine's 'Speed of the Sound of Loneliness', but generally the set was based around HICKORY and STILL HERE. The latter is going through a phase of staggered releases between here and the States. Hearing songs live for the first time like 'The Golden Rule', Stay Awhile', 'The Losing Kind', 'Something I Gotta Learn' and 'Same Ol' Alley Talkin' Blues #12' suggest this release possesses plenty of stamina.
The latter was dealt with the trademark introductory blurb, an informative aspect perfected over many years. Fans of Don from previous shows needed little reminding about the background to popular songs such as 'Midnight Sounds' and 'The North Dakota Blues', but patience is required, especially in new venues, with at least some new admirers present. This last song has evolved into the most prominent piece from his repertoire, packed to the hilt with catchy lines and entertaining hooks as an updated entry to the outlaw genre emerges.
In contrast to this being Don and Travis' penultimate UK show before heading home, Hannah actually raced to Appleby Magna straight from the airport to renew her love affair with Britain after another raft of dates in continental Europe. Hastily readjusting her stage presence including borrowing Don's guitar proved no barrier as she quickly adopted her stride and proceeded to ascend to a performing level unrivalled in previous shows seen.
Similar to Don, but from a more restricted offering, Hannah uses material off her two albums to recount a bunch of songs, rich in intensity, passion and now a strong sense of familiarity. 'Old Ghost' from RAZOR WIRE and 'Lace' off the more recent GOLD RUSH album were astutely chosen for the aforementioned surrounding, setting the tone for a set eventually pushing an hour and half long before reaching an impressive crescendo.
That climax came in the trio of main set closer and two encore numbers. An improvised backing band (you know who you are) was hastily assembled to blast out the biting revenge piece 'Burning Down Birmingham'. On this occasion, a whole city facing Hannah's wrath, not just an ill-advised individual. Following the immediate encore invite, 'Parchman' had its painfully emotive but utterly brilliant airing, stirring the primal instincts of human reaction. To close, who needs amplification when you can unplug from the mains and plug into the natural vacuous acoustics of a high ceilinged hall. If you were not jaw-dropped by an artist pacing around a room belting out 'Howlin' Bones', then therapy is available.
Earlier in the set, the live version of 'Gold Rush' probably peaked in the rankings of the original songs. Away from these, a version of Tom Waits' 'Take It With Me' was adorable, likewise a dip into the unrecorded world of her song-writing father Walt and a slightly taboo song back home that he wrote with Dylan Le Blanc's father titled 'Yankee Bank'. Of course, Don was not let off the hook from returning, and it was fitting that he joined Hannah on the song they co-wrote 'Shouldn't Hurt So Bad'.
Corporate sponsored soulless venues may be the inevitable more lucrative desire for touring musicians, but they can never replace the richly textured raw interaction that the quirky pop-up stages provide. Whatever course their career takes them on, these nights will define the artist. Thinking outside the box may be driven by survival but it leads to the most wonderful of musical experiences for fans offering a lifeline to live music. Hannah Aldridge and Don Gallardo feed off this. Those heading to Appleby Magna on a wet and blustery Good Friday evening had the perfect holiday feast.


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Award of Tender for Residential Sites at
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The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) has awarded the residential sites at Dairy Farm Road and Prince Charles Crescent today.
Tender for the residential site at Dairy Farm Road was launched on 23 July 2012 and closed on 18 September 2012 while tender for the residential site at Prince Charles Crescent was launched on 23 August 2012 and closed on 20 September 2012. Both land parcels were offered for sale on 99-year lease terms.
Details of the sites and the successful tenderers are provided below. The companies had submitted the highest bids in the tender for the respective sites.MAXIMUM GROSS FLOOR AREA (GFA)TENDERED PRICE
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First Shine Properties Pte Ltd and Meadows Bright Development Pte Ltd
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- Breakthrough in Iranian diplomacy
- Harry Reid nukes the filibuster
- Neoreactionaries storm the tech scene
- Mark Schmitt wants to know, what's the big idea?
Monthly Archives: November 2013
Episode 568: Anniversaries
- LA Aqueduct at 100
- Boeing machinists say no
- Walmart asks for donations for employee thanksgiving dinners
- Obamacare working in many states
- NYT's Civil War coverage
Episode 567: They've Got Us By the Landing Gears
Episode 566: Grow the Beard
- HealthCare.gov vs the F-35: what's the biggest procurement disaster?
- If you like your insurance… maybe you can't keep it
- Election edition: VA-Gov, NJ-Gov, NY-Mayor
- Seattle and WA election thoughts
- Dubya finally playing in the big leagues?
- GOP not so into climate change


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Year after year the same question comes up. What to buy for the man who has EVERYTHING? There's always another "dust collector" to be added to an already abundant array of lovely gifts, something golf related (again….snooze), wine (though it's hard to say we wouldn't both appreciate something rare, something exquisite), this year I want to REALLY shake it up. No more electronic gadgetry, dinners, evenings of theatre (never convinced he like that much anyway), no desk accessories, or leather goods or things from the nationally known department store gift guides (including the one from my namesake, which I am ALWAYS fond of seeing in a small gift bag – hint, hint, honey if you're reading). Nope, this year it's all about ADVENTURE (and I don't mean Costa Rica). This year, I venture into uncharted territory. Something provocative, something timeless, something personal, something a little more than terrifying for me, a photographic keepsake.
- A photographer capable of putting you at ease on the phone and taking the time to listen to what you want to achieve is probably a photographer capable of doing the same thing for you in front of the lens (again, this CAN be intimidating and someone willing to take the extra time to reassure you during this process is worth their weight in gold).
- Determine what YOU want from the shoot, talk with your photographer about options, do they have a stylist they work with, can you bring one along, will you be on location, in a studio??
- How much time will they dedicate to the session? If you shoot on location a lot of people consider their commute time to get there as part of the "ticking clock", make sure you have enough time to not feel rushed or stressed to accomplish your goal.
- How many wardrobe changes will they allow. Some photographers limit you to three or four (seems common in my research). Be sure you agree on this in advance, or, at least make sure they're flexible if you can't commit until you've worked with a stylist (or at least a girlfriend with a GREAT eye for detail).
- Get a contract outlining what you can expect: Amount of time on the shoot, how many prints you get, the sizes, the finish options you may want, how much additional money that will cost (some photographers will do them on canvas, offer metallic glazes, specialty finishes or an array of books, calendars, etc) and what you can expect in the way of "fixing" your final selections (a little nip here, a little tuck there, minimizing some of natures laugh lines, etc).
- Cost – this is a BIG one. Some places, particularly studios have packages addressing "boudoir" shoots. Many times these are more affordable than some of the other photographers out there. I offer only one bit of caution. This is a special undertaking, a thoughtful, yet personal (very much so in some cases depending on how much or how little clothing you don for your shoot) gift – so, don't skimp on the photographer and splurge on the frame (some people spend more on their frames than they do the photographer). So many people want a Picasso but only want to pay for an "unknown" artist. When you're "shopping" for your photographer it is wise to have a budget in mind and know that just like ANY art form, you will plunk down more money for the more experienced and talented ones out there (just like anything else). After all, you won't get a Bentley at Gremlin prices (for those of you unsure as to what a Gremlin is – you are too young to worry about having laugh lines touched up).
- Finally, after all the research, the talking, the selecting of wardrobe, studio, location, etc. Just try to relax and enjoy your special day, it will come across in the photos and in the end, you will have something to give that no one else can…..an original piece of art, featuring YOU (another original piece of art).


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The following 4:20 video of Peter's hybrid graduate course, quantitative research in ed tech, was added to YouTube by ikaikamiles on 2/16/13.
I watched the TOMOOC video of this webinar this afternoon. Both presentations provided excellent examples of authentic course designs for blended classrooms. The panel format was dynamic, with Leanne asking questions and panelists responding with quick replies. The Q&A segment following the panel was, as usual, very good, with some very tough questions re online features of their courses.
In this quick review, I've chosen to highlight Peter's course instead of Lani's only because I began my web search with him and quickly found a brief 4:20 YouTube video and a website clearly describing his course. (See above.) I haven't had a chance to research Lani's course, and I apologize for this especially since Lani is an old friend and former department colleague. She was at Kapiolani CC many years before transferring to Leeward.
The overriding impression that I got from both panelists is that successful authentic courses require planning, planning, planning, tweaking, tweaking, tweaking. But it seems to be a labor of love, and the quality of these courses testify to that. Their excitement about what they're doing is infectious.
For the students, the learning experience seems very realistic and engaging — but the key is that this realism and interaction takes a lot of planning. Still, watching the webinar, I got the impression that this is all doable. Peter and Lani take the mystery and fear out of the process and expose the process for what it is: an imaginative and exciting student-centered alternative to traditional teacher-centered approaches that's fun for both teachers and students.
The learning outcomes, I'm sure, must be outstanding, with students getting a holistic, hands-on, personally relevant view of the skills and concepts they're not only studying but constructing.
The issue of adapting these approaches to completely online courses was beyond the scope of this panel so I won't go into it — except to say that I believe it can be done very effectively. However, that's another story. As blended approaches, these two are outstanding. Once again, thanks, Lani and Peter, and the TOMOOC team.
Update from Leanne (10/10/13): Lani developed [two scenarios] for English Composition: Ka Hui Ho'okolokolo (https://sites.google.com/a/hawaii.edu/ka-hui-ho-okolokolo/home) and Halia (https://sites.google.com/site/haliamemory/)…. If you are interested in other PBL scenarios, a library of them are available at: http://learnpbl.com/scenario-based-tasks/


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It's been awhile since we pointed you toward the best in video editing apps, although creating high-quality video on the move has become an increasingly regular tactic for many brands. Not only are many mobile devices now capable of capturing video to a professional standard, but born-mobile video is also potentially better suited for addressing the mobile marketplace—a fact that matters when mobile audiences are driving more conversions than ever.
It seems like new video production-focused apps come out every day as a result, and it can be tough (and time-consuming) to try them all. Luckily, we've done the heavy lifting for you, bringing together a list of our favorite video production apps for mobile, fresh for 2016! Try these to get started.
App: iMovie
Status: Oldie but Goodie
Why We Like It: iMovie's been around seemingly forever, and the mobile version has most of the great features of the desktop version, making it a powerful video editing tool. It may take a tiny bit of playing around to get used to the interface, but its fairly intuitive design is totally adequate for creating something professional-grade.
Available On: iOS.
Cost: $4.99
App: KnowMe
Status: Newcomer
Why We Like It: KnowMe is the latest big thing in mobile video creation, but don't dismiss it as pure hype: this app has the major selling point of allowing you to bring together all the videos and photos you have available on your device in one streamlined editing experience. Oh, and it doesn't hurt that it's backed by J.J. Abrams.
Available On: iOS
Cost: Free.
App: Replay
Status: Oldie but Goodie
Why We Like It: Another editing app perfect for those with a need for speed, Replay uses sophisticated AI to make the editing process extremely smooth, intuiting your needs to suggest appropriate motion graphics and audio, and designed to make every tap count.
Available On: iOS.
Cost: Free.
App: GoPro Studio App
Status: Oldie but Goodie
Why We Like It: Because GoPro users tend to be a fairly specific audience, the app is tailored to that same audience, making it a great fit for certain types of video. The app lets you use your mobile device as a remote control for your GoPro, as well as letting you access all your mp4 recordings and do lightweight editing.
Available On: iOS, Android, Windows Phone.
Cost: Free.
App: FiLMic Pro
Status: Oldie but Goodie
Why We Like It: A level up from the others on this list in terms of technical capacity, FiLMic Pro basically turns your iPhone into a much more powerful camera, allowing you to record footage at up to 50mbps, and with a number of customizable presets like adjustable frame rate, image stabilization, and audio encoding levels. And a lot more.
Available on: iOS
Cost: $7.99
Have a suggestion of an app we should add to the list? Shoot it along to us at @SproutVideo on Twitter or on our Facebook page!


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Arbequino variety offers us an herbal flavour. This EVOO seems lighter at first but it hides an intense flavour and aroma characteristic that immediately connects you with nature.
It is very important to grind Arbequino olives when they are green, thus the harvesting is done at the end of October –end of November. This EVOO has a strong fruity aroma and leaves a smooth flavour in mouth.
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SINCOSTAN – The Game
In SINCOSTAN The Game you will be given an angle (in degrees) and a number. And you have to decide if the given number is the sine, cosine or tangent of that angle.
Here's an example: The angle is 45° and the number is 1. Thus, the answer is TAN: tan(45) = 1.
Once you choose the wrong answer, it's Game Over. Depending on how many rounds you got right, you'll be given one of eight ranks.
When playing the Web version, you can either click on the buttons or press S, C or T on your keyboard to choose SIN, COS or TAN. You can also press R to restart the game.
The Android version also has a leaderboard (local only) where you can see your best scores.
The latest version is always available here, however if you want an older version all builds of the Android version can be found by launching it and choosing "Check for Updates" from the context menu and selecting "All Versions".
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The fall is here and it's definitely time to reap the benefits. The North Georgia State Fair is here! Coming to the area once a year, you can bet it's a main attraction for students and adults alike. Your student can make this a special time by using this NORTH GEORGIA STATE FAIR FREE ADMISSION COUPON. This student is for students only, ensuring their admission. It's good for students age 18 and under. Do you realize how much fun you can have at the state fair? Rides, food, popcorn, exhibits, rides … food! What a great time can be had. Now imagine a bunch of students together going to the fair? Definitely fun times. Jim Miller Park in Marietta is about to have a large influx of people ready to enjoy fun times from all the attractions. All you have to do is exercise this coupon and get a free admission to make it completely worth your while. You know rides and attractions look really beautiful at night so you may want to make it an evening group activity. No matter which way you look at it, you are in luck. Thank the Marietta/Journal Neighbor Newspapers for all the goodies and treats. State fairs are the very best with all their contests and activities as well. Year after year, the fair draws crowds from far and wide to Marietta to have a great time ringing in fall. You don't want to miss the festivities and good times. Pull out your calendar and plan a trip to this yearly function and enjoy yourself. You won't regret it. And if you're a student who has this last year before graduating, it will be extra special.
North Georgia State Fair For Students Only Coupon
- Jim R. Miller Park
- School Special Coupon
- September 2013
- Free Admission and Rides


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'The Undivided are divided.
'The psychic twins Rónán and Darragh have been separated by a traitor Druid, Amergin, who has thrown Rónán through a rift into another reality. Now time is running out for Darragh. If Rónán isn′t found soon, they will both die.
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If you're still undecided about your plans for tonight, here are some options for local eats and libations…
On New Year's Eve, this Dupont Circle favorite will keep it simple and easy by offering their regular dinner menu along with two indulgent specials to spice it up, including the"db meatloaf," a mini meatloaf stuffed with foie gras and braised short ribs with tots and house made "F-1" steak sauce ($45). Chef Daniel Bortnick will also serve an Alaskan King Crab "Royale," a King Crab "cake" with salsify purée, Brussels sprout petals, black truffle hollandaise and American caviar ($45). Guests can also enjoy new dessert items including molasses cookies and mulled cider and a seckel pear and ginger crisp served with black sesame ice cream. There will also be a champagne toast at midnight. Firefly Restaurant is located at 1310 New Hampshire Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036. For reservations call 202-861-1310.
This Penn Quarter favorite, and winner of the 2008 RAMMY award for "best upscale casual restaurant," will offer two New Year's Eve seatings – one which begins at 5:30 and the second begins at 8:00. The first seating will include a 3-course tasting priced at $65 with an additional charge of $35.00 for a wine pairing. The second seating includes a 5-course tasting priced at $85.00. Chef Robert Weland will serve up some favorites including a few seasonal ones like a slow-cooked local farm egg with haricot verts, guanciale, tarragon and pistachios, Columbia River wild sturgeon with pierogies, local beets, dill, and American caviar. For dessert several options abound including a gingerbread cake served with poached seckel pears and eggnog ice cream. A champagne toast will be available at midnight. The a la carte menu will not be provided that night, but guests at the bar can order from a limited menu that will include Poste favorites like truffle frites and foie gras. Credit card reservations are required. Poste is located at is located at 555 8th Street, NW Washington, DC, 20004. For reservations call 202-783-6060.
Urbana, located just west of Dupont Circle will offer a three course $65 prix fixe menu, and guests booking reservations by 6:30 p.m. will get a special break at $50. Chef Alex Bollinger will start guests off with an amuse and a variety of first course options including lobster bisque with spiced crab dumplings and seared foie gras with apple cinnamon crepes. Entrée options boast a creative array of Western Mediterranean cuisine like prosciutto wrapped sturgeon with sautéed spinach and caviar cream, osso bucco with saffron risotto, caramelized cipollini onions, roasted garlic and parsley pesto and a house-made pasta carbonara with fresh winter truffles and a poached egg. Guests can choose from a decadent offering of desserts including maple cheesecake with almond crumble and cranberry gastrique, chocolate peanut butter mousse with hazelnut crunch and caramel sauce, or a pistachio semifreddo with balsamic glazed strawberries. Dinner guests in the restaurant at midnight will receive complimentary champagne and party favors. Urbana Restaurant and Wine Bar is located at 2121 P Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037. For reservations, call 202-956-6650.
Westend Bistro by Eric Ripert at The Ritz-Carlton Washington
DINE-IN prix-fixe menu: 6:00-6:30pm & 9:00-9:30pm seatings; $150 per person. Menu Highlights: Terrine of Foie Gras, Cranberry Sauce, Duck Croquant and Dried White Figs; Shrimp & Grits; Bourbon & Maple Glazed Pork Loin, Collard Greens, Hoppin John and Pork Jus.
Menu by Chef de Cuisine Joe Palma. Price includes five-course menu, complimentary champagne toast at midnight and special party favor. For reservations call 202.974.4900 or visit www.westendbistrodc.com for more information.
DINE-IN Three- course prix-fixe menu: $85/pp. Menu Highlights: Open Flame Roasted Chestnut Bisque; Highbourne Farms Venison Osso Bucco; Candied Black Walnut Crusted Pheasant; Fleur de Sel Chocolate Caramel Trio. Includes a complimentary glass of champagne.
Menu by Chef Arra Lawson. To personalize your holiday feast call 301.881.0081 or visit www.addiesrestaurant.com.
Indigo Landing
DINE-IN prix-fixe menu: 5:00 – 7:00pm $95 per couple; 8:30pm – 10:00pm $120 per couple. Menu Highlights: Grilled Shrimp in Rum butter sauce; Filet and Lobster; Pistachio Crusted Halibut; Homemade Chocolate Ganache Cake. Call a reservationist at 703.548.0001 or visit www.indigolanding.com for more information.
Why not take a trip to Italy to ring in 2009? At Dante Ristorante in Great Falls, VA, Chef Giuseppe DiBenigno and his partner, Elio Domestici have created a delicious menu coupled with the old-world hospitality of their respective home regions of Tuscany and Abruzzi. With seatings at 6:30 p.m. and at 9 p.m., guests of Dante Ristorante will sup on choices including antipasti like sea scallops wrapped with bacon served with lobster sauce ($16); carpaccio di manzo con parmigiano e rucula—beef carpaccio with rucola and shaved parmesan cheese ($16); or mozzarella di buffala Caprese—Buffalo mozzerella with tomato and basil olive oil ($16). Main courses run the gamut of land and sea– scaloppine di vitello oscar–veal scaloppine with asparagus, crab meat and provolone cheese ($32); lombatina di cervo con pinoli, uva passa e salsa di aceto balsamico– sauteed venison chop served with pine nuts, raisins and balsamic vinegar sauce ($32); filetto di manzo con funghi, taleggio e salsa di vino rosso–sauteed beef tenderloin with mushrooms, taleggio cheese and red wine sauce ($32);salmone in crosta con tartufo e salsa d' aragosta–salmon filet with black truffles wrapped with puff pastry served with lobster sauce ($30); and spigola con carne di granchio e salsa di vino bianco–rock fish filet stuffed with crab meat, baked with lemon and wine sauce ($32). Of course the meal ends with one of Dante's exquisite desserts—just the thing to put that extra sparkle into the celebration. For reservations and further information call 703-759-3131 or log into www.danteristorante.com.


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Wilkes Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Kimberly Ference, Nesbitt School of Pharmacy Recognized at Volunteers in Medicine Annual Event
Volunteers in Medicine recognized Kimberly Ference, assistant professor of pharmacy
at Wilkes University, and the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy at Wilkes University for
their philanthropic contributions at the organization's Annual Meeting and Appreciation
Luncheon, held at the Westmoreland Club in downtown Wilkes-Barre.
Volunteers and supporters were awarded plaques that recognized their service. The pharmacy program at Wilkes University was recognized for its long-standing support and dedication to Volunteers in Medicine and Ference for the clinical practice she maintains at the organization.
Edward Foote, chair of pharmacy practice at Wilkes University, represented the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy at the luncheon. "I am so proud of Dr. Ference and our students," Foote said. "The best part of the event was when a patient representative made a special callout to Kim for how she has made such a difference in the lives of so many patients."
Pictured above at the plaque presentation, from left to right, are Susan Sordoni, founder and immediate past chair of Volunteers in Medicine; Kimberly Ference, assistant professor of pharmacy at Wilkes University; Edward Foote, chair of pharmacy practice at Wilkes; and Kelly L. Ranieli, executive director of Volunteers in Medicine.


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Scientists say child's play helps build a better brain
Important as they are, some of today's big news headlines may have less effect on the future than what's happening today on countless playgrounds. That's where children are passing time and also developing their minds. NPR's Jon Hamilton has the latest report in our series, Playing To Learn.
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Atticus watched as Horatius dismounted his horse. The Centurion repositioned his armor and gave Atticus a wink, a smile. As if to say this would be something important, another one of his life lessons, so pay attention and learn. Atticus nodded.
The crowd of Jews reluctantly parted--some with looks of disgust on their faces, others with seething hatred in their eyes--as Horatius stepped into the shadow of the portico. He stopped in front of a group of men and stared at them. A few moments ago, bursts of angry voices could be heard from a distance, but now only the hiss of a summer breeze, snaking through the columns, graced Atticus's ears.
Horatius said, "What is the meaning of this?" his voice harsh and commanding.
The men glanced at one another, clearly unsure who would speak on their behalf. Finally, one of them stepped forward.
Horatius gripped the hilt of his sword. "Did I say you could approach me?"
The man jumped back and glanced away. Several women in the crowd gasped; a few whimpered. Atticus smiled. The tone of the leader's voice projected his contempt for these filthy creatures, and it was something to behold as the anger in their faces was quickly replaced with fear. Now that, Atticus thought, is a good lesson. Show them the might of your word, the strength of your spirit, and they will cower like dogs.
"Forgive me," the man said. "I have forgotten my place."
"Indeed you have," Horatius said.
Atticus's smile deepened.
Horatius waited a moment longer before saying, "Why were you shouting? Do you not know the law forbids demonstrations like this?"
"We were not shouting against Caesar," another man said.
"Then what?"
"We were arguing who should be first into the pool." The man pointed down. "This man, or that woman."
Atticus leaned forward in the saddle for a better view. Two elderly people, their bodies crippled, were dressed in rags and lying on the floor near the pool. The man had wisps of snow white hair and an unkempt beard. His flesh was covered in sores. His bones threatened to pierce the skin. The woman was covered from head to ankles, but still it was clear that something was wrong. Craziness filled her eyes; her mouth babbled on unintelligently.
"Why should it matter?" Horatius said. He pointed toward the pool. "There is enough water for both of them."
"But sir," the first man said, "only the first person will be healed."
Horatius looked from one man to the other. "The first person?"
The man nodded. "When the waters are stirred by the angel of God."
Horatius stood quiet for a moment. Finally, he said, "Indeed," and glanced over his shoulder. His eyes narrowed.
Atticus shrugged. Trying to understand these Jews--their strange customs and beliefs--was an act of mindless futility. Like the slaughter of innocent animals, supposedly to cleanse people of their sins, and then cooking the meat into charred remains on an open fire. What a waste. With so many women and children starving, these people would rather oblige a senseless ritual than silence the clamor of hungry lips. Still, it gave many in the ranks something to talk about, and he guessed there would be a lively conversation around the fire pit tonight.
Horatius gave Atticus a smile. Then, to the men, he said, "Well, by all means, let's make sure at least one of them receives his heavenly blessing."
The man's frail body hung limply as Horatius reached down and picked him up. Horatius then walked over, stepped into the edge of the pool, and threw the man into the water. There was a splash, followed by a collective groan from the crowd. A couple of the men scurried forward, arms outstretched.
"Stay out of the pool," Horatius shouted. He drew his sword. "Unless you want this water to be full of blood, too."
Atticus stood in the stirrups, straining for a better view. The water rippled momentarily before the surface settled down. People gathered around, all eyes fixed on the pool. Some used their hands to cover their mouths; others balled them into fists. Everyone waited, but the old man never surfaced. Then, the wailing began, starting with a young woman before it spread throughout the crowd.
A moment later, Horatius walked out. He stopped in front of his horse, turned and shouted, "It seems the waters don't heal after all," and then spun around. Looking up at Atticus, a smile on his face, he said, "These idiots and their worthless god."
He reached for the reigns of his horse, but the animal shook its head at him; its mane whipped back and forth. The muscles in it hind quarters bulged, and the horse rose up, towering over Horatius, its front legs pawing at the air. Atticus reached out, trying to snatch the reigns, but creature shrieked and lurched forward. Atticus heard Horatius scream and then a dull crack as the animal bore its weight down. It rose up and came down again, and then a third time, before it stomped away.
Atticus jumped down to help, but knew as soon as he did there was nothing else to do. The soldier lay in a pile of torn flesh and blood. How would he report this to his superiors? Even worse, what would he say to the man's wife or his children?
As he knelt there, a shadow covered the ground and Atticus glanced up. A man with wiry legs and sores on his arms stood beside him. Water dripped from the man's hair, his beard, and his ragged clothes were completely soaked. He shook his head, his eyes filled with sadness.
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Creating Tomorrow: clean beauty, tweakment, or both?
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Aug 12, 2016
By WGSN Insider
Fashion's relationship with technology is at an all-time high, from the ever stylish Apple Watch, to 3-D printed clothes, to latest exhibition at the Met Museum Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology exhibition, there's never been such a focus on the two worlds.
Now Grindr, the dating app is extending its influence from simply tech to incorporate fashion too. Coinciding with the 2016 Rio Olympics, Grindr's clothing line and e-commerce store has just launched with a collection called The Varsity Collection. Prices for the collection range from $25 to $130. The proceeds from the line, which includes everything from swim trunks to outwear and duffel bags, will benefit Athlete Ally's Principle 6 campaign (to celebrate inclusion and fight discrimination).
In a statement about the launch, Landis Smithers, creative director of Grindr, said: "As we keep evolving, we are looking for ways to combine things people enjoy with ways to help the community globally.
"The collection feels sexy, cheeky, fun, but in the end, all profits are going to an amazing group that helps athletes with the issues the gay community faces all around the world."
This isn't the app's first foray into fashion, back in January 2016, British designer JW Anderson teamed up with the app to live stream his A/W16 catwalk show, at London Collections Men. Alongside the new Varsity collection, Grindr has kickstarted a digital campaign using the lookbook images and the hashtags #principle6 #grindrvarsity to spread love in sports rather than discrimination.
More and more brands are increasingly looking at their retail offerings, and seeking ways to deliver clothes that does more in terms of addressing financial inequality and highlights key social causes. As we reported back in 2015, in The Caring Economy (subscribers check it out here) both consumers and brands are putting more of a focus on expressing important social values and the need for integrity with what we say, do and wear.
Photo credit: John Arsenault
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by Jack Rieger
The Nevada Wolf Pack suffered its first loss of the season Saturday night against the 22nd-ranked Arizona Wildcats. The final score read 44-20, as Arizona thoroughly outplayed Nevada in nearly every facet of the game.
Nevada's compilation of blunders started shortly after its first offensive drive ended in a three and out. The fourth down snap sailed over the head of Nevada punter Alex Boy, who was able to corral the loose ball and manage a negative 13-yard punt out of bounds. Arizona went on to score two touchdowns in just under 2.5 minutes following the botched punt.
Nevada compiled nine penalties for 105 yards, two of which were unsportsmanlike penalties on head coach Brian Polian. The first unsportsmanlike penalty was given when coach Polian left the coach's box to argue an illegal formation that negated a Nevada touchdown in the first quarter. Polian said in the post- game news conference that he illustrated the play design in front of the referees before the game started and made sure that the formation was legal. The referees penalized Nevada regardless, and the Wolf Pack was forced to settle for a field goal.
Polian received his second unsportsmanlike penalty in the fourth quarter after complaining about a late hit on a kickoff return. Polian has earned a reputation for having a short fuse in his three years at Nevada, which he acknowledged post game.
"I am incredibly passionate about this job. I am incredibly passionate about our young people," Polian said. "I don't apologize for my passion; I don't apologize for my energy. I've got to do a better job of focusing it."
Nevada's defense was totally incapable of containing Arizona's high-octane spread offense, led by running back Nick Wilson. Wilson rushed 21 times for 194 yards and three touchdowns, boasting a 9.2-yard-per-carry average. Nevada's defensive line came into the game as the Wolf Pack's most talented group, but they still failed to contain Arizona's running game.
Arizona quarterback Anu Solomon was able to pick apart the Nevada defense, completing 73 percent of his passes for 264 yards and two touchdowns. Arizona receiver Cayleb Jones hauled in six catches for 103 yards as the Arizona wideouts toyed with the Nevada secondary for the duration of the game. The secondary group was a big question coming into this season and their youth was exposed on Saturday. Coach Polian said post game that he anticipated a tough game for his secondary.
"Defensively, we didn't tackle well enough," Polian said. "Our young defensive backfield got exposed at times, which to be quite honest with you was a fear of mine going into the game."
Nevada's offense depends heavily on the running game in order to move the ball with consistency. Unfortunately for the Wolf Pack, their rushers were unable to break through the Arizona front seven, which crowded the defensive line most of the night. Don Jackson finished the night with 24 carries for just 91 yards and no touchdowns. James Butler also had minimal success with just 33 yards rushing.
Because of Arizona's strategy to load the box, Tyler Stewart had opportunities for big plays but was unable to crack the Arizona secondary. Their greatest opportunity came late in the second quarter when Stewart lofted a deep pass to freshman Victor Gonzalez but Gonzalez dropped the ball in the end zone. If Gonzalez were able to make the catch, Arizona would have led 21-17 going into the half. Stewart finished the game 18-32 with 159 yards, two touchdowns and an interception.
Nevada plays its first road game of the season against 16th- ranked Texas A&M at 9 a.m. on Saturday. As of Sunday, Nevada is a 32.5-point underdog against the Aggies. Texas A&M is 9-0 all time against the Mountain West Conference.
Jack Rieger can be reached at email@example.com and on Twitter @JackRieger.


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Image via WikipediaDid I just hear Chris Matthews award his shiny new Hardball award to Judd Gregg for staying true to himself? Why yes, I believe I did. Chris Matthews' whole persona continues to conjure up a vision of an over eager, kind of goofy Catholic school kid who's grown too large for his uniform. He's soooo emotional and so in love with politics it's kind of creepy at times.
In this case, we don't really know exactly why Gregg pulled out. There's some interesting stuff about Gregg having an Abramoff problem posted at Daily Kos. Personally I'm going to wait until the fact are in before assuming that principles of any sort were involved in Gregg's decision.
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See Decanter experts' rating, tasting notes and drinking window for Château Batailley.
Decanter average score: 17.25pts/20 (90+/100pts)
Individual judge's scores: SB 17.5 AG 18 SS 16
Rich, rewarding, deep aroma of ripe black fruit. Good natural fruit and middle sweetness with tannins well hidden beneath layers of satiny, luscious fruit. Suspect this is closing up now and it needs a good few years to unfurl.
Price £37–£48 Widely available at leading Bordeaux merchants
Drink 2014–2040
Alc 13.5%
Judges: Steven Brook, Alun Griffiths MW and Steven Spurrier