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Wednesday, January 6, 2016
Available now on Steam!
Walk The Light has released!! Thanks to our friends and family that encouraged us along the way. It was a very humbling journey that we learned a lot from.
We tried to embody a game that is fun, light-hearted, and encourages creative problem solving. If you like puzzle games, this will be right up your alley!
We sincerely hope you check out our game, and enjoy it as much as we enjoyed making it. Here's to a great new year, and hopefully more games to follow!
Purchasable at our Steam store: http://store.steampowered.com/app/428130/


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It won't be long now.
The New Year is coming soon, and now's a good time to get ready.
What better way than purchasing the state Division of Natural Resources' 2018 wildlife calendar?
It's hot off the press, now available for sale, and offers beautiful artwork as well as lots of information, said Liz Akins, who oversees the project.
The popular publication features a full-color painting of a state animal or fish species each month and a brief description of each subject.
Before that can happen, a call goes out and artists are invited to submit their best work.
Lots of time is required to prepare this calendar and it usually takes the better part of a year, she said.
"We actually do two different rounds of judging, one with the electronic images and then another with the actual pieces of art. That's how we choose, but it isn't easy," she said.
There are often as many as 250 submissions, but only 12 are chosen.
In addition to state artists, others from as far away as South Dakota and also neighboring states submit entries.
Acceptable topics include wildlife like deer, but also smaller species of snakes, frogs, turtles, bats, songbirds, small mammals and nongame fish.
Interesting daily facts are also included such as best fishing days and tips for enjoying the outdoors.
DNR projects are highlighted in article, including the popular elk reintroduction program.
There's another reason to support this popular annual publication.
Sales of the calendar have generated funding for the DNR Wildlife Resources Section programs for 31 years.
It's a win/win for all.
People appreciate the calendar's quality and it's fall release date means it can be used for a Christmas present or stocking stuffer.
"It really is a true work of art, the artists consider it an honor to be chosen," she said.
It has won gold, silver and bronze national calendar awards in a variety of categories (including Most Informative, Most Educational and Best Subject) for the past nine years.
Cost is $10 per calendar plus applicable tax. Calendars can be shipped for an additional $6.50 each.
But they are also available locally.
For the first time, calendars can be purchased at all six DNR offices, as well as the Elkins and South Charleston DNR locations.
A list of Vendors selling it can be found online www.wvdnr.gov/Wildlife/WildlifeCalendar_Retailers.shtm.
Contact Liz Akins at 304-637-0245 for additional information.

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For my design team addition to the fun:
I started with kraft card stock and used a YAY script die from My Favorite Things and cut that on an angle. I then ran it through my machine with a wood grain embossing folder. I then sponged some Vintage Photo distress ink over it to bring out the grain.
With a piece of white scrap I blended Antique Linen, Tumbled Glass and Shaded lilac (seems to be my favorite combo for the past few). I tucked that under the die cut and saved a piece for the tag which is also a stamp set from My Favorite Things. I used Vintage Photo again on the sentiment and then some clear embossing powder to give it some definition. I attached the whole piece to a kraft top fold base with dimension tape and then added clear Nuvo drops to the banner and top corner.
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Why is it important that an attorney is Certified? Here is what the American Board of Certification had to say about the importance of Certification:
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The peaceful Farditch Farm caravan site lies in the heart of the Peak District.
It is uncrowded with only 11 caravan pitches, and surrounded by beautiful landscapes. Suitable for the discerning caravanner, this site is perfect for couples, or families that want a quiet retreat in wonderful surroundings. Pets are also welcome, but we must ask that you keep them under control at all times. (Find us on the Good Dog Guide!)
This complex effortlessly merges the traditional with contemporary. Offering warmth, charm, space and a certain refined ambience, it truly is on a par of its own. What's more, if you decide you'd rather holiday in luxury, we have a range of stunning holiday cottages available near the caravan site. We like to give our guests options.
Our dog friendly caravan site is open from March 1st to October 31st, 2019. Prices range from £26 to £32 per night for a pitch, which includes all facilities – no hidden charges!
The 11 super pitches have been built and designed to a high spec with each pitch being divided with landscaping and all pitches are hard standing. There is enough space to take a caravan, awning and car with some slightly larger to accommodate motorhomes.
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The caravan park is ideally located on the edge of the stunning Peak District, in the village of Chelmorton. The park has the benefit of being situated in the Peak District for those who love the countryside but also a short drive to the market town of Bakewell and spa town of Buxton if you need a bit of retail therapy, with numerous independent shops, boutique cafes and pubs to enjoy.
The park is a perfect base for discovering all the numerous nearby walks and has the benefit of a village pub for food and refreshments after a long day's activity. The location is also excellent for cyclists with many beautiful trails nearby including the Tissington and Monsal cyclepaths.
Just a short drive away, you can visit Chatsworth House, its farm shop and gardens and the prestigious Church Inn is less than a mile away which won the CAMRA's High Peak Pub of the Year in 2016. For those of you that don't want to drive, there is also a convenient bus service to the local town within walking distance. This truly is a wonderful holiday location.
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Ah yes, the wide receiver position. Aside from quarterback, some might argue it's the most glamorous and prestigious in the NFL. From show-stopping one-handed grabs, to long runs downfield for a touchdown, being a wide receiver means constantly being in the spotlight and making the highlight reel.
They are also under a great deal of pressure, as one dropped ball could result in the outcome of a game being changed (i.e. Super Bowl XLVI).
But even with that fateful missed catch in Indianapolis, Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker managed to come in third on Bleacher Report's list of the top 150 wide recievers in the NFL.
Welker had the best season of his career in 2011, setting personal bests in receiving yards (1,569), yards per catch (12.9), touchdowns (nine) and yards per game (98.1). His 122 receptions were the most in the NFL last season. And who could forget his incredible 99-yard touchdown reception in Week 1 against the Dolphins?
Welker was topped on the list only by Larry Fitzgerald of the Cardinals and Calvin Johnson of the Lions. Johnson led the league in receiving yards last season with 1,681, topping Welker. He was also first among receivers in touchdowns with 16, trailing by only one to Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski.
Fitzgerald, 28, set a career high in yards per catch with 17.6 and hauled in 80 passes for 1,411 yards, with eight of them going for touchdowns.
This is latest list in Bleacher Report's NFL 1,000 series, highlighting the top 1,000 players in the league from all positions. The next installment will be released on April 16 and feature running backs.
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Logitech Crayon
Logitech Crayon
ProsEducation-friendly pricing. Doesn't need to pair—ready to use out of the box. Very accurate in testing.
ConsOnly available to schools. No pressure sensitivity.
Bottom LineThe Logitech Crayon is an accurate and comfortable stylus for the current sixth-generation iPad, solving design flaws of the Apple Pencil and priced competitively for schools.
Creative kids and adults disappointed by the Apple Pencil's flaws—its easily losable cap, its tendency to roll away, and of course, its high $99 price (or $89 for schools)—finally have the perfect solution: The $69.99 ($49.99 for schools) Logitech Crayon. Compatible with the sixth-generation iPad, the Crayon is every bit as functional as the Apple Pencil, and in some cases even more so. And it's now available to an audience beyond schools, making it a great buy for almost everyone, and our Editors' Choice.
Design and Features
The Crayon's 6.5-inch long aluminum body is shaped like a carpenter's pencil, a decidedly flat rectangle that won't easily roll away and fits comfortably in your hand. Weighing only 0.7-
Notably more kid-friendly than the Apple Pencil, the Crayon's design is focused on making its individual parts harder to tamper with or lose. A special included tool fits into two tiny holes on the side of the stylus, releasing the front end in case the tip needs to be removed. A twist-off tip might make for quicker replacement, but could also be more easily lost or broken, so the design here makes sense.
At the top of the Crayon, an orange rubber cap protects the Lightning charging port. It's a female port that, unlike the Apple Pencil's male port, can be charged using a standard Lightning cable. This is far less cumbersome than trying to use an iPad with a charging Apple Pencil sticking out of it. It's also less likely to be damaged.
A common complaint about the Apple Pencil is how easy it is to lose the removable cap that protects the Lightning charger. Logitech's solution is simple: tether it to the stylus body. The silicone cap flips off of the Crayon to reveal its charging port, attached to the body by a small rubber loop. The back end of the Crayon doesn't function as an eraser, however, the way the FiftyThree Pencil's does.
Setup and Performance
With no quick start guide included in the box, some key details to
Outside of this step, perhaps there's no startup guide included because the Crayon couldn't be simpler to use. It doesn't need to be manually paired via Bluetooth, so all you have to do is
The Crayon's 2mm tip is just as thin as the Apple Pencil's, making it a precise tool for drawing and taking notes accurately (and without any noticeable lag). It mimics the narrower strokes of pens and pencils more precisely than wider-tipped
Like the Apple Pencil, the Logitech Crayon supports dynamic line weight, which means the lines you draw appear thicker or thinner based on the angle at which the stylus is held. Two of the apps I tested support dynamic line weight: Autodesk Sketchpad and Apple Notes. The apps recognized both the Crayon and the Pen, and when I held each stylus at different angles, the lines I drew varied in thickness and darkness, with no noticeable difference between the two
Logitech claims the Crayon's battery lasts nearly seven hours, which is a perfect amount of power to get you through a busy school day. To help preserve battery life throughout the day, the Crayon automatically shuts off if it isn't used in 30 minutes. And even if you do forget to charge it the night before, a quick two-minute charge provides enough power for 30 minutes of use.
Availability and Conclusions
The Logitech Crayon borrows the technology and fine tip of the Apple Pencil, but with plenty of design tweaks for increased usability. Its wider and flatter body won't roll away, its female charging jack is easier to juice up, its cap is harder to lose, and its bright orange accents stand out in a book bag.
The Crayon is better for note-takers and sketchers than for serious, high-end iPad Pro creatives, because of its lack of pressure sensitivity. But that's a high-end feature that not everyone needs. For most people looking to use a stylus especially with the less expensive iPad, the Crayon is an excellent choice that brings affordable form and functionality to your fingertips, earning our Editors' Choice.


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Blog Tour: Interview + Giveaway || Striking Out by Scarlet Bennett
Sparkling with distinctive Australian humour, this action-packed novel follows one small-town girl's fight to reach the top.
Sharon Jackson is a small-town girl with big-city dreams. Forced out of her home in regional Western Australia with her singing career in ruins, she hits the big smoke in search of stardom. After signing with a sleazy agent who wants more than a ten percent cut of her earnings, she struggles to earn a place in the macho world of rock-'n-roll, encountering a series of colourful characters along the way – like Todd, the sexy, brooding muso with a dragon tattoo and Kevin, the whip-smart fighter with some hidden demons of his own.But when her troubled past follows her to the city, Shazza's dreams begin to unravel. With no home to go back to and a past that won't stay buried, everything she has worked for is on the line. Shazza must make a decision that will define the course of her future, and time is running out.
I got a chance to have a Q&A with Scarlet Bennett and I love it! I'm so excited for this so without further ado, let's get on with this!
When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer?
I write because it makes me feel better and I've just always done it. I like playing with stories and I get the same kind of escapist pleasure from writing a story as I do from reading one. More, in fact. When the story is your own, you can live with it for longer and explore its dimensions and variations in more detail. The world is a hard place to live in sometimes, and writing makes it easier. I can't say that I ever actually decided to become a writer – I certainly never set out to achieve anything in particular. I've always felt a need to express myself creatively, and words are my medium.
Can you describe your writing process?
I work best with a blank page in front of me. I know a lot of people prefer to map things out in advance, but my best writing is always unplanned and spontaneous. When I write to a plan, it always falls flat somehow. When I sit in front of a blank page, hoping something will show up, I quite often get a happy surprise. I have difficult days, of course, and I do tend to have ideas about how the next few scenes could develop (if the mood strikes me that way on the day), but I like to let the stories emerge in their own way. The plot developments I like the most in Striking Out grew, without exception, out of that intangible ether of uncertainty and in-the-moment imagination.
My usual process is to start the day by re-reading (and editing) what I wrote the previous day – this helps to get me back in the story – then I find the new content flows quite naturally.
How long does it take you to write a book?
It takes me a year to write a draft of a book, but I can work on more than one book during that period. This year, for instance, I'll draft two and a half books in the year (and I'm working hard – this is definitely my upper limit). I need a certain amount of writing time, but it's the thinking time that sets the timeframe for me. I need to live with a story for a while, play with it and ponder my plot options, and I've found that takes me a year. I wouldn't like to rush that process.
What do you do when you're not writing?
My day job is in occupational psychology, so I work with people to help them achieve their career goals. There's huge diversity in my day-to-day work, and I facilitate workshops on a range of different topics, working with organisations and teams in addition to coaching individuals. I've recently launched a range on online courses for writers and performers to extend my reach beyond my local area. I still run lots of live workshops, of course, but technology makes it possible for me to work with people from all around the globe, and I love that. I've got a Psychology for Writers program that's proving to be popular, and there's high demand for my Goodbye Stage Fright program too. You can find out more here if you're interested http://www.scarletbennett.com.au/online-courses/
In my personal life, I design and make jewelry using sterling silver and semi-precious gemstones in my spare time, and I have a photo gallery on my website.
I read a lot, too, and I'm a particular fan of crime fiction so long as it's not too violent.
What was one of the most surprising things you learned in creating your books?
I learn so many things from writing that it's hard to know where to start, but I'll go with this one because it might help other people who are struggling their way through the writing process.
One of the most surprising things I've learned is how easy it is to craft good writing from a first draft. The first draft stage is hard. Some days, I'm happy with my first pass at an idea. Other days, I look back on what I've done and feel quite dejected – I haven't hit the mark and I know it.
I think this is one of the things that blocks people's progress when they're writing. It's easy to feel stuck at this point, and to doubt whether your work has any merit.
But the re-drafting process is a whole new phase, and there's real value in having something on the page to work with, even if the first draft of an idea isn't very good. I find that once I have the ideas on the page, I can craft them into something I like much more easily than I expect. So I'm a great believer in the value of getting your ideas out. You can always come back and refine them later. Writing is an organic process – it never really ends – and I've learned to trust that my story will evolve over time into something I like.
What's next for you?
My second novel will be published next year. It's the first in a series, this time in the crime fiction genre, and it features a heroine who works as a forensic psychologist, using her professional skills to unveil the secrets that people will kill to keep hidden. It's much darker than Striking Out, bleaker and more cynical, and I'm really enjoying the change of mood.
I'm working on the sequel to Striking Out as well, and I'm grateful to be able to switch between this lighter, humorous work, and the darker piece that takes more out of me, emotionally. It's wonderful to be able to further develop my Striking Out characters – I've made Des's life very difficult in the sequel. Des is a misogynistic, sleazy ego-maniac and making his life a misery gives me a lot of pleasure.
I have a non-fiction book close to completion, too, and I'm hoping to have that ready for submission in the next six months or so. It's a book on psychological profiling for writers, to help writers create psychologically credible personality structures for their characters.
Des, Shazza and Todd
My instincts were right. When Des spotted me, he looked about as happy as a kid en route to the dentist for an anaesthetic-free extraction.
I smiled at him anyway. I was determined to put a positive foot forward. 'Hi, Des.'
'I have an appointment this morning, and it isn't with you.'
It was tempting to compliment Des on his charm, but I knew exactly where that would lead. 'I was just in the area, and I thought I'd drop in. I wanted to say thanks in person for the other night. It was great to get out amongst things.'
'Fine.' His voice was cold and his lips were thin and tight. 'You've said thanks in person now, so I won't keep you. I'm a busy man, Shazza, and I'm expecting someone.'
I felt my anger rising and I took a deep breath to calm myself. Whatever happened, I wasn't going to give Des the satisfaction of making me lose my temper. 'Well I won't take up much of your time then, Des. I'm just sorting out my plans and I need to know how this weekend's looking gig-wise.'
Des glanced briefly at his computer, too briefly to be genuinely exploring the options. 'Nothing for you this week, love,' he said.
A flush of heat swept through my body and I felt my pulse accelerate. 'That's interesting, Des.' I struggled to maintain my composure. 'And a bit disappointing too, because you know I need to work.'
He glared at me without a hint of a sympathy. 'Perhaps that's something you should have considered sooner.'
I nodded. 'You may be right, but I'm thinking about it now.'
I saw a light go on in his eyes and realized he'd taken my remark the wrong way. As usual, all he could think about was the possibility of getting his leg over.
'I'm rethinking my agency options,' I said, to stop his trouser snake in its track before it went too far down that dead-end road. Des gave me a filthy look. 'Are you quite sure you don't have anything for me this week?' I went on.
A resonant male voice interrupted from the doorway. 'I'd be interested to hear your answer to that question, Des.'
I turned my head sharply and completely lost the little that was left of my composure. The dragon jumped out at me first – it was dancing and alive, just like the dragon in my dreams – then the tall, sinewy body, and then the dark chocolate eyes that made me feel weak. A trace of stubble against olive skin reminded me of painted droplets on an impressionist's canvas. The man was a walking work of art.
Todd nodded at me, a hint of a smile on his lips. 'Fancy seeing you here, Shazza.'
'I'm surprised you remember my name,' I said, keeping my tone cool. 'As I recall, you weren't very friendly on Saturday night.'
The hint of a smile grew, slowly making its way across the rest of his face, although I noticed it stopped short of his eyes. He shrugged. 'A good poker player never reveals his hand.'
'What's that supposed to mean?'
He just looked at me and I felt confused and a bit lost for words. I couldn't read Todd at all and I felt like I was losing track of myself under his gaze.
About the authors:Scarlet Bennett spent her formative years in regional Western Australia, and it shows. Years of city living have softened her broad accent, but the slang she's stuck with. After earning a Masters degree in Psychology, the colourful characters of her childhood – and that irrepressible Aussie spirit – found their way onto the page. She is a graduate of Allaboutwriting's mentoring program, and lives in Canberra with her husband, kids, and far more animals than can reasonably fit on a suburban plot.
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Occupational psychology, I like that! And I love that she steps out to try to help people all over the world. Technology is awesome for that. I'm constantly raving about the fact that I get to 'meet' people from all over the world and work with them on a regular basis. It's pretty amazing. Wonderful interview! Thank you so much for hosting a tour stop today!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous21 August 2015 at 09:57
Wow, the prize is more than generous. And beautiful too, I'm sure.ReplyDelete
Thank you so much for sharing about the book.


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Suburb Beautification
Update November 2019
these signs get vandalised and broken often, we are looking for a better, more permanent solution.
clearing up!
Keeping outside IRG clear
weeding and clearing pavements:
Suburb beautification is about much more than it sounds. It's not only about cleaning, fixing and trying to stop vandalism, it's about creating a beautiful space for us to live in, as well as attracting new business and residents.
So many of you pick up litter, sweep your portion of the street, look after your pavement and much more - PLEASE, keep going. Thank you!
The BCA Beautification Team have been hard at work recently. Here are just some of the projects undertaken…
Remember... The beautification initiative relies upon the contributions made by the Blairgowrie community to undertake these projects. Support suburb beautification, make a contribution and become a BCA Member!
Arbor Week
As part of the ongoing plans to beautify the main entry roads into Blairgowrie, the BCA planted a Fever Tree on the traffic island at the intersection of Conrad Drive & Bram Fischer Drive. The Fever Tree was kindly sponsored by the Colourful Splendour Nursery in Craighall Park
Note: Fever Trees are indigenous and add greenery without acting as night shelters and they drop relatively few of their long thorns.
Delta Park Environmental Centre – Front Garden Clean-up
The BCA approached the Delta Park Environmental Centre to clean up their front garden and add a few enhancements! They were most delighted by our offer and anyone who has visited the centre recently will have noticed a major difference.
The centre is used by communities from far and wide as it offers a wide variety of programs for adults and learners, including supplementing many of the school curricula programs!
For more info about this wonderful asset within our suburb, click here
Before During
Corner Blairgowrie Drive / Gordon Road
The flower bed at the Corner of Blairgowrie Drive & Gordon Road in front of the 5 Star Café has been cleaned up, trees pruned, grass planted and a chain fence with metal posts installed. A big improvement indeed!
Before After
Florence Bloom Bird Sanctuary Update
As part of the BCA's Mandela Day Initiative we did a major community clean-up at the Florence Bloom Bird Sanctuary which is situated below the Delta Park Environmental Centre. The focus was on both removing all the litter and vagrant camps in the sanctuary as well as removing the alien trees such as Black Wattle, Poplar etc
Much was accomplished on Mandela Day and we continued our efforts in subsequently reducing the size of the Poplar tree plantation at the lower end of the sanctuary. We are working on a plan to have the remaining branches removed by City Parks.
The team is looking at ways of arranging more regular litter clean-ups in the sanctuary to reduce the vagrancy problem, including criminal elements among them as stolen goods have been recovered from the sanctuary at times. Some of the birds have also been snared and eaten by the vagrants, particularly the guinea fowl.
We have investigated the feasibility of raising funds to install a much more robust fence to keep trespassers out. However, it was felt that the first step is to lobby officials from various City Departments to ensure that by-laws being violated by people at the sanctuary will be upheld and enforced by City Officials.
To this end we are planning a petition and a few other measures as recommended by Councillor Tim Truluck. With the ever increasing demand for park and open spaces to be used for recreational and other activities given the continuous population growth of our city, we need to protect and maintain the relatively few areas which exist solely for conservation purposes.
For more information regarding the sanctuary click here
The Spruit Initiative
The Spruit Initiative covers approximately 3 kilometres of the Braamfontein Spruit and surrounding park area along the Blairgowrie Border - from the Jan Smuts Avenue Bridge up to the intersection of Blairgowrie Drive/Bantam Drive and beyond.
The initiative is continuing with its good work of removing all the litter in the river beds and surrounding park area, trimming trees along the river banks and removing alien vegetation where appropriate. In the summer months a greater emphasis is put on cutting grass along the banks and surrounding park area. Unfortunately, there is only occasional assistance with regard to grass cutting from City Parks as the grassed area along this stretch is massive.
City Parks do remove the refuse bags weekly from the refuse collected from designated collection points.
Many neighbouring residents' associations have also undertaken similar initiatives on a more sustained basis having seen the remarkable success of this initiative. Wally and Carmen Stuart run this initiative and invest a considerable amount of time and energy into ensuring its continued success. The BCA as well as three businesses in the area and a few of the Hillcrest and Wendy Avenue residents contribute to this initiative on an on-going basis.
Parks Update – General
Delta Park is by far the largest park in Blairgowrie and Shirley Tebbutt and a team of equally enthusiastic volunteers continue to do fantastic work in Delta Park. Many of us follow Shirley's regular newsletters with great interest!
Click here to read one of her Delta Newsletters from 2014
Nola Circle and Denise Circle Parks are being well looked after by the diligent Park Champions, Carl Annhaeusser and Fern van der Pol. Earlier this year after many months of lobbying with City Parks and JRA, the sinkholes at Nola Circle were eventually repaired and it was a job well done by JRA! A new sinkhole has emerged in an entirely different section of the park however and has been reported to City Parks and JRA!
Kenworthy Circle has a very active resident community who, under the auspices of the Kenworthy Circle Community Association (KCCA) have made major strides in cleaning up the park and making many improvements to the Tennis Club facility. A tender process is currently underway for a potential lessor of the tennis club facility to be appointed.
The Rose Garden Park continues to be a challenge to maintain given its proximity to the Randburg Taxi Rank, being used as a thoroughfare and the high number of people using the park. City Parks have been asked to arrange a weekly schedule to clean up at Rose Garden Park. The Park Champions are Heinz and Carol Paetzold.
Blairgowrie Park also has a big vagrancy problem. Due to the Swimming Pool facility, many large groups arrive and have parties in the surrounding park area often leaving behind much litter. Jed Kemery and Gail Jelley are the Park Champions for Blairgowrie Park and we do arrange regular clean-ups of the park and also enlist the help of City Parks to assist us in this regard. A big sewerage leak was reported and fixed in Blairgowrie Park recently too!
The BCA and Park Champions have raised the issue of grass cutting during the summer months with the Region B Director of City Departments and City Parks as last year the grass was only cut two or three times during the summer months – a totally unacceptable situation. Adequate scheduling of grass cutting of the parks during the summer months has to be addressed by City Parks!
Stolen Rocks at Pinegowrie Post Office Garden
There were a number of instances of rocks being stolen from the lovely garden planted by the BCA over a number of months. Naturally, we were furious, put up signage outside the Post Office to try and deter people from stealing the rocks and started investigating to establish who the culprit or culprits might be!
Fortunately, we were able to open a case at Linden SAPS against a particular individual who is a regular client at the Pinegowrie Post Office but is not a resident of Blairgowrie. This individual knew the police where trying to contact him regarding the matter and after a few weeks of investigations approached Linden SAPS admitting to the theft of some of the rocks.
It cost the BCA just over R8000 to replace the stolen rocks. We were able to reach an out-of-court settlement and managed to reclaim R3000 from the culprit (It was better than our odds in court). There may, however, have been other culprits involved in stealing rocks from time to time.
All the other traffic island garden features installed by the BCA, namely, a) Conrad Drive/Jan Smuts Ave b) Conrad Drive/Mackay Ave c) Conrad Drive/Barkston Drive and d) Conrad Drive/Bram Fischer Drive as well as the Garden feature at the Pinegowrie Post Office continue to be maintained by a garden landscaping and maintenance service company paid for by the BCA utilising your financial subscriptions. Thank you!
Read more about the stolen rocks in the Randburg Sun here
Painting of reflective street numbers/house numbers on your verges
We have a special Wayleave Approval from the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) to proceed with launching an initiative for residents in Blairgowrie to have their street numbers painted on their driveways (at your own cost). This is not generally permitted in terms of the Roads Traffic Act - but we have written permission.
We would therefore like to invite all residents of Blairgowrie to take advantage of this initiative.
The main reasons for launching this initiative are:
- Improved visibility of house/street numbers, especially at night for Police, Security and Emergency vehicles to locate one's property if needed which results in improved response times.
- It could also be an additional deterrent to certain types of crimes.
We have identified two individuals who work independently of each other in painting street signs, namely:
- Innocent: Contact Number 083 737 9285 - paints the numbers in Black and White Reflective Paint at a cost of R100 per street number.
- Knowledge: Contact Number 078 060 7489 - paints the numbers in Black & White Reflective Paint and also uses fine glass which enhances the reflectiveness of the number at a cost of R120 per street number.
Note: There is no escalation of cost if your street number is more than one number
We have copies of both Innocent and Knowledge's passports and they will be wearing the BCA BIBS as an additional identification measure so that residents know that these are the "approved" contractors for our suburb.
This is quite difficult to co-ordinate. Please contact Innocent or Knowledge directly to have your street number painted. They may be approaching residents directly by ringing on the doorbell and asking if you would like your street number painted on your driveway.
We would like to encourage businesses in the area to make a contribution to the BCA's beautification efforts, hoping they will appreciate that a beautiful space may attract the passing trade as well as future investment. Please contact us if you would like to make a contribution.
Please support the BCA and the all the work done to keep Blairgowrie beautiful!
Sign up to pay your BCA Membership.


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Philanthropy today encompasses a wide array of options through which people can direct their charitable dollars. Regardless of the size or type of the gift—such as cash, appreciated stock, artwork or real estate—there are numerous ways people can channel their philanthropic assets. Increasingly, donors are choosing to combine multiple vehicles as a means to leverage their giving and achieve the greatest impact with their charitable resources.
When considering your philanthropic options, we strongly recommend that you secure qualified financial, tax and legal advice specific to your situation.
• Community Foundations Foundations that build their endowments through contributions from many donors and distribute funds within a given geographic region, typically focusing on local needs • Corporate Foundations Corporate foundations are private foundations that are established by for-profit corporations but are legally separate from the parent corporation • Company Giving Programs Programs within a company that make charitable contributions from the company's pre-tax income • Donor-Advised Funds Funds administered by a community foundation or other financial service institution that allow donors to make recommendations regarding how income from their fund is distributed• Family Foundations Family foundations, though not a legal term, are private foundations where the original donor or the donor's family play a significant role in governance
• Giving Circles Individual donors who pool resources around a specific cause or interest area • Independent Foundations Private foundations that are usually endowed by one source, such as an individual's bequest or the conversion of a nonprofit to a for-profit organization • Operating Foundations Private foundations that use most of their income to provide charitable services or programs of their own, rather than making grants to outside organizations • Planned Giving A deferred gift, usually made through a will or bequest, that directs funds to an established philanthropy or charity • Public Foundations Public foundations - or grantmaking public charities - are nonprofit organizations that operate significant grantmaking programs in addition to their other charitable activities • Individual Donors Individuals who make direct and significant charitable contributions with no formal administrative structure
10/3/2017Longer grant periods and less jargon: Funders and nonprofits are working toward a middle ground
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Flower of Life Crystal Grid in 3 Sizes
Use this Flower of Life Crystal Grid as a guide for your crystal layout and work magic. Laser engraved wood disk in 3 sizes is also great as an altar paten.
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Spoon, No Age, Shellac, Yeasayer, Atlas Sound, Fuck Buttons Join Primavera
This year's San Miguel Primavera Sound Festival, which goes down in Barcelona's Parc Del Fòrum May 27-29, was already looking like a pretty awesome festival. As previously reported, Pitchfork will once again curate a stage. And the lineup already included the likes of Pavement, Pixies, Panda Bear, New Pornographers, and Wilco. And now, the Primavera folks have announced another batch of bands that will join the fest's lineup.
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A rewarding way to experience Machu Picchu. Suitable for fit individuals who are new to trekking.
I was volunteering in Lima, Peru in the summer of 2015 with IVHQ. A round-trip flight from Lima to Cusco was 170 USD, which felt like a lot at the time, but I was urged back at home that I had to go to Machu Picchu. Many volunteers booked their trip with Loki Travel by email or at their offices. The 4-day Inca Trail was more expensive and popular than the 5-day Salkantay Trek, and so I chose to do the Salkantay at the student price of 221 USD (International Student Identity Card required) in mid-August. My understanding is that tour companies register hikers, whom are then added to a communal group managed by a trekking operator. You can visit different companies in Cusco and find the best price for the same tour if you are flexible with time. A couple proficient in backpacking said that they joined our group because it was overall less expensive than going independently.
The trek has incredible value in comparison to North American prices. Everything is taken care of, all you need to do is hike! Included is a guide, bus and train transportation, meals prepared by cooks/donkey drivers, tents, foam sleeping pads, transportation of up to 5 kg of personal gear, and entrance fee to Machu Picchu. It is well-organized given that there are daily departures for this trek.
The food is excellent. There is soup as a starter for every dinner. I heard that water bottles get more expensive as you go further into the trek and so I carried two 2.5 L bottles with me on the first day. You can fill your bottles with boiled water in the morning but I do not think there is enough for a few litres per person.
There were 19 people in my group, led by an English-speaking guide and an assistant guide who did not speak much English. A second group of a similar size started at the same time as ours, we saw them occasionally along the trail and shared some accommodations with them. You may run into private groups along the trek and independent hikers.
There was an early bus from Cusco on the first day to Mollepata, followed by a 22 km hike to Soraypampa. Most of us did an optional hike from camp to a glacier lake, Humantay. It was muddy! Be sure to wear shoes or boots with grip, some people were sliding around. The first night was cold, it may have been close to 0 °C. Bring warm layers.
On the second day, we reached 4630 m (15,190 ft) and there was snow! A handful of us did an optional hike to a lake but we could not see anything due to the clouds. After 20 km, we arrived in Chaullay where basic showers were available. I think the cost was 10 soles. One hiker rinsed himself off in the cold river instead. I used wet wipes.
It is a shorter hike of 13 km on the third day. From La Playa, a bus transported us to Santa Teresa, and everyone opted to visit the hot springs (Baños Termales de Cocalmayo) for 20 soles. I enjoyed it, you can admire the mountains while in the water. There are beer and snacks available to purchase. At night, there was a campfire and music.
There is a total trekking distance of 14 km on day four. An optional zip lining excursion is available for 30 USD. I tried zip lining once and did not find it terribly exciting, and wanted to save money, so I opted out. Two hikers and myself walked along roads instead with the assistant guide and joined the group afterwards. It was a flat hike to Aguas Calientes, the closest town to Machu Picchu. We stayed at a clean hostel with Wi-Fi (included in the trek price).
Day five is Machu Picchu! You leave earlier than sunrise to hike up to the entrance. I believe the gate opened at 6:30, and the sun rose before this. Still, leaving earlier means that you are hiking in cooler temperatures and get to visit the ruins before it gets too crowded. You can get a Machu Picchu stamp for your passport at the entrance gate. Our guide gave us a tour of the ruins but I was rather tired during it! Note that you are not allowed to bring a large backpack but a compressed daypack is acceptable.
When you book the trek, you have the option of buying a pass for Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountains at an additional cost. I did not do either so I cannot comment on them. Our guide suggested Putucusi Mountain, a free unmarked trail that starts in Aguas Calientes and has views of Machu Picchu. The ladder up the first part of the rock cliff no longer existed and there was just a cable. It appears from Tripadvisor that climbing gear is required. We figured it was too dangerous and it started raining anyways.
A celebratory dinner in Aguas Calientes (not included) is warranted before catching the train to Ollantaytambo, where a bus brings you back to Cusco.
Sharing this experience with travelers from around the world was one of the highlights of my trips, as well as walking through different climates. This was my first multi-day hiking trip and I enjoyed it tremendously!


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Archive for March 28th, 2010
Travelling tourist class
I noticed that the Government have ordered all senior admirals, generals, field marshals and air chief marshals to travel second class to save money.
However, Cabinet ministers may travel first class.
If Cabinet Ministers can travel first class, then their equal counterparts in private enterprise should be allowed to travel first class as well.
So I guess McDonalds are going to have to move their hamburger servers around the country by first class travel in future?
This warrants wider distribution
Here's a guide on how to deal with the Police from Spyblog
Spy Blog Hints and Tips for attending this sort of anti-surveillance state public event:
- Tell all your friends and family about the meeting, eben if they are not interested in attending themselves, at least have someone worry about you if you are late home from such a meeting.
- Although there will obviously be journalists at this particular event, tell any other journalists or broadcast media contacts you have about it – these issues affect them and their readers / audiences, it not not just a a London thing.
- Switch off your mobile phone(s) when you are within, a couple of blocks, or Tube or train or Bus stops from Euston. Even if you do not make or receive a voice call or send or receive an SMS text message or use your mobile phone internet connection, then your phone will register its Location every 10 minutes or so with the nearby mobile phone Cell tower base stations, simply to be ready for any such normal mobile telephony uses.This will generate Communications Traffic data including Location Based Services data, which will be trawled through, en masse, by various police and intelligence units with an interest in trying to identify and track some or all of the attendees of this meeting.
- Take note and photographs if possible, of anybody seeming to record or photograph vehicle number plates of nearby parked cars or the people entering or leaving the meeting rooms / building etc.
- If you are "stopped and searched" under the Terrorism Act 2000 section 44, you do not have to give your name and address (although this can be demanded if you are actually arrested under the vast swathe of other legislation ).
- Remember that Police Community Support officers have no powers under the the Terrorism Act 2000 section 44, unless they are being physically supervised by a real , sworn, Police Constable in Uniform (plain clothes or undercover police also have no section 44 powers)
- Neither Police Constables nor PCSOs can demand that you delete any photographs or video you have taken on your camera or mobile phone (that is potentially "destruction of evidence") .
- This is a peaceful meeting, but just in case you are arrested, or stopped and searched etc. do have the contact details of a firm of solicitors who deal with criminal law and human rights etc. Say nothing until you have access to proper, independent legal advice.
- Do not rely on keeping these solicitors details in your mobile phone – that is one of the first things that will be taken away from you by the police – memorise them and / or keep them on paper as well.
- Set a security PIN code on your Mobile Phone. This will not prevent the police from examining it forensically if you are actually arrested, but it may be enough to prevent casual, illegal, snooping by Police Constables or by ill trained Police Community Support Officers.
- Delete all your stored SMS text messages (sent, received and draft). These can be forensically recovered or reconstructed from central records, but again, there is no need to give anything private away to nosey snoopers who might have your phone in their possession.
- Ideally, do not take your normal mobile phone to such a meeting – use a cheap / disposable, prepaid, unregistered mobile phone, with little or no Friendship Tree history or stored contacts or SMS messages.
- Since this meeting will be in the run up to the General and Local elections, do please make very clear your views on the creepy Labour Surveillance State and its counterproductive effect on innocent people, to any politicians who might be trawling for votes at or near the meeting.
- If you are going to publish any photos or articles or emails or blog entries or tweets or other reports about this meeting, especially if you are inspired to participate in or plan some sort of peaceful action against the Labour Government or Whitehall, or other tentacles of the surveillance state, then please bear in mind our http://ht4w.co.uk – Hints and Tips for Whistleblowers etc. – Technical Hints and Tips for protecting the anonymity of sources for Whistleblowers, Investigative Journalists, Campaign Activists and Political Bloggers etc.


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An Art Director must produce and approve the final visual image for a product that is intended for public viewing. This position can work for a number of different mediums including magazines, advertising, marketing, newspapers, publishing, fashion, theater, product packaging, and media (including internet, movie, television, video games). The overall visual design of a finished product is the responsibility of the Art Director. In order to develop the artwork and layouts for a project the Art Director must work with and direct a team of artists and designers. Read on for more details about the Art Director salary and job description.
Overview of an Art Directors Salary
According to Payscale.com, the average Art Director salary in the U.S. is currently $83,263 per year (or $25 per hour). The top 10% make approximately $93,000, while the bottom 10% makes around $39,000. Some of the factors that influence an Art Director's salary are experience, location, and skills.
Earnings Factors of an Art Director Salary
Obviously the more experience you have the more money you should make. Entry Level experience (0-5 years) tends to bring in an annual salary of $49,000. Workers with Mid-Career (5-10 years) experience earn on average $62,000. Anyone with over 10 years experience averages about the same at $68,000. This means for most Art Directors the pay scale tends to plateau after the 10-year mark. So whether you've worked for 10 years or 25 years you are going to earn roughly the same salary.
As far as location the highest paying cities in the U.S. are San Francisco ($81,252), New York ($79,306) and Seattle ($75,271). These three cities are above the national average by 33%, 30%, and 24%, respectively. This is due to the fact that they are large fashion and entertainment hubs in the country. On the flip side, Denver ($54,190), St. Louis ($50,933), and Dallas ($48,798) are all below the national average.
Some of the skills that can positively influence one's salary are User Interface Design (+21%), Adobe After Effects (+8%), Branding (+7%), Project Management (+6%), and Web Design (+6). Some skills that have negative influence or no influence at all on salary due to the saturated nature of their demand are Video Editing, Photoshop, Graphic Design, and Illustration.
Art Director Job Description
Several artists or designers might have input or contributions on any given visual design, but it is the Art Director who pulls the pieces together to make the polished final product. And this finished product must appeal to the clients target audience. The Art Director accomplishes this goal by conveying the message through visual means. This is perhaps the most difficult task: translate the objective (a desired mood or concept) into a visual replica.
The Art Director must meet with the client in order to find out specifically what the intended message is. Sometimes the client's ideas are underdeveloped; the client might be unsure of what exactly their message is or should be. The Art Director must find a way to reach the goal of achieving the required effect. During the process the Art Director, his or her creative team, and the client must brainstorm together to ensure that the final product is adequate; otherwise a lot of time can be wasted.
Good teamwork is key. The Art Director must be sure that all work is done with the client's brand at the forefront, while working with constantly changing timelines and requests. Often times the Art Director must also be able to constructively handle differing opinions of individuals in the group and limited resources, such as capital and personnel.
Art Director Job Outlook
Once you've learned how to become an Art Director the next thing to do is find a job. So how is the Art Director job outlook currently? About 15% of Art Director's find employment with advertising and P.R. firms, and others find work in various media outlets such as magazines and television. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the Art Director position is expected to increase by about 2,200 jobs by 2022 (In 2012 there were 74,800 Art Director jobs). This would be a rise of 3% in a 10-year period.
While this growth is slow, it is growth. With the ever-growing Internet landscape there will always be a need for graphic design, illustrators, photographers, and other art layouts. With this demand for visual imagery there will always be a need for Art Directors to ensure that all components come together effectively. However, as technology continues to change look for the role of Art Director to evolve in order to keep up. But overall, with confidence, talent, and strong social skills, anyone looking to become an Art Director has a great shot.
Art Director Education Requirements
The Art Director education requirements are generally not very strict, and that's because employers are looking more at an applicant's experience. An applicant can get away with just having a Bachelor's degree in art, fine arts, or some kind of design field. But most potential hires might find it hard to get an Art Director position straight out of college as employers seek individuals with 5 years or more work experience. This experience can include work as a set designer, graphic designer, industrial designer, illustrator, or photographer. But any kind of art or design position helps. Also having some marketing, communication, business, and production background can help one to integrate into more employment opportunities.
Prospective Art Director hopefuls need to develop a substantial portfolio that displays his or her artistic accomplishments. Not only does a portfolio help an employer see the applicant's abilities but it also shows clients that the Art Director can meet the goals that they wish to accomplish through visual means. Taking on any freelance work that becomes available can develop a portfolio extensively. Different kinds of projects cannot only diversify one's portfolio but also help gain valuable real-world experience.
The best training that an Art Director can receive is not given in any classroom; it's found on the job. This kind of experience can show an employer that you can be professional, work in a team, and manage time effectively.
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Starts: 01/09/2020
Duration: 1 Year(s)
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When: Monday-Friday 09:00 to 17:00
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No entry requirements are required but you must have an interest in the subject area you are applying for. You will have a College interview and if necessary references may be taken up. You need to show a varied portfolio of creative work.
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Not sure why but I've started lusting after a Box wheelchair. I'm not going to be shredding on any half pipes but there is something really unique about those chairs. Anybody have one? Is it hard to push with all that suspension?
Not sure why but I've started lusting after a Box wheelchair. I'm not going to be shredding on any half pipes but there is something really unique about those chairs. Anybody have one? Is it hard to push with all that suspension?
I should probably wait and let any Box users or those with better knowledge chime in, but Mike builds those chairs fully custom to your desire, I do believe, so if you do not want suspension, don't request it. Any post I have seen on a Box chair has always been positive.
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probably the most inexpensive, lightest, trouble-free wheelchair on the market. I know many quads who use his chairs and not one has a single bad thing to say about them. 5-6 years back haters would say the welds look like crap, but I have seen some beautifully crafted Box chairs in the last couple years. The word is he now employs a few different builders to meet the demand, some better than others.
They are incredibly rigid yet amazingly light. It's deceiving by looking at them because there is a lot of structure. The secret, I'm told, is they use very thin-walled aluminum tubing.
One guy in particular I know is hard on chairs. He drives a 4wd Chev Colorado, breaks down the chair and brings it in the cab with him sans hand function. Stuff gets dropped, but never breaks.
If you are able to, set up a time to go for a visit to see Mike. He will check out what you are in and what you need. I lot of chair users worry about the non-adjustability of his chairs, especially the COG. Every guy I ever knew that ordered a completely non-adjustable cog model never regretted it. Saves a pound, at least. It's funny how other chair builders make a huge deal about having a transfer weight of under 10 lbs, yet Box takes it for granted.
fwiw, My $7000 Lasher BT-Mg is the same weight as my buddy's $2200 Box. (don't quote me on prices, things change)
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If you plan on using a certain wheelset other than Spinergy brand make sure he knows what you want. I've heard due to hub-spacing there could be some interference to either frame members or side guards and you'll be stuck using what the chair was built with.
sideguard height - some guys in wetter climates like the taller sideguards, most people don't. Let him know exactly what you want.
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As to the suspension models "hard to push" - I know C5 quads with full suspension models that get along fine. Personally, I don't think suspension on a wheelchair is necessary unless you plan on bombing down mountain trails (and have a lot of trunk control to do so)
Post it when you get it!
Awhile back on this forum, a young adult with special needs in addition to SCI was searching for a new chair. She ended up having a chair built by Mike Box, who custom-built it for her special needs for a reasonable price using some components she provided. She was thrilled.
if I remember correctly, Mike Box founded Colours Wheelchairs. After he sold it, he just continued making chairs.
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Mike did a nice job on that chair he build for her Chas. I think it was Mike's brother who started Colours. I think his name was John.
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There's a 10 year warranty on the frame so they must be doing something to make it strong enough. Plus, the flagship chair was built for that guy that lands double backflips in his chair...
Yep John and Mike Box great people I have known them for over 20 years. I have a had a few colours eclipse chairs their flag ship chair back in the day. I also used to play a lot of wheelchairs sports against the colours team great athletes.
I own a Box custom wheelchair. It was delivered in 2015...I've been injured for 10 years now and owned 5 wheelchairs. TI's, Quickie's and the marvel M1.
The box is hands down the best in everyway. The only caveat is you should know exactly what you want the chair to be...measurements etc since there is almost no adjustability. See Google photos link for some pics of my ride.


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