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Driving the Denali Highway
The Denali Highway is the original road the lead to the Denali National Park now most people drive up the Park highway from Anchorage and miss one of the best scenic drives in Alaska. The highway runs 135 miles from Paxson to Cantwell and has some of the most spectacular scenery you will see anywhere. The Denali Highway is a must for anyone that wants to see the real Alaska. You have probably never been so alone in your life
After having a great couple of days at the Denali Highway Cabins in Paxson we woke up early and headed down the Denali Highway. We had set aside the entire day to drive the 135 miles and it was a good thing, it took us over 13 hours to drive the entire route and get to the Katishna Cabins just outside of Denali National Park.
The road is only paved for the first 25 miles to the Tangle River Inn, after that, the road is a gravel road but it is not that bad if you drive slowly, which is the only way to go since you will want to see it all. Keep an eye out all the time for wildlife as you can see just about anything from caribou to grizzly bear and everything in between. You would think that you would see wildlife everywhere but the terrain is very deceiving, everything is farther away than you think and the brush is taller than you think. So you have to keep a keen eye out and you will be rewarded. We were lucky enough to see many caribou and one grizzly. We were even able to catch a few grayling along the way. I think we could have spent the entire vacation on the Denali Highway!
If you plan it right you will be at mile post 42 just in time for some great food and drink at the Maclaren River Lodge witch is the last sign of civilization for about the next 80 miles. The highway is only open from mid-May to October 1st so plan accourdingly. There are many resources online or in print that will give you mile by mile references to the highway so I won't get into that but here are a few links that will be helpful.
Denali Highway Cabins http://www.denalihwy.com/
Maclaren River Lodge http://www.maclarenlodge.com/
To get the latest information on the Denali Road condition, phone 511 in the state of Alaska, phone 1-866-282-7577 outside of the state. Or check the web at http://511.alaska.gov


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We knew that the latest Tomb Raider game was due to hit the streets on Friday, but what we didn't expect was that its public relations minders would be more than a little sensitive about its critical reception.
British publications were, apparently, being told by the PR company publisher Eidos uses in the UK to withhold any poor reviews of Tomb Raider: Underworld until Monday.
Hold it back
The news was broken by one of the staff on Gamespot, a well-respected site for games news and reviews.
Writer Guy Cocker reported via Twitter that PR staff at Barrington Harvey told him last Wednesday, "If you're planning on reviewing Tomb Raider: Underworld at less than an 8.0, we need you to hold your review till Monday."
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Further inquiries with Barrington Harvey confirmed the veracity of Cocker's claim, although director Simon Byron later clarified it, saying: "Barrington Harvey is not in the position of telling reviewers what they can and cannot say.
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Hi, I'm Stella!
A Holistic Nutritionist (CNP) with first class honors from the Institute of Holistic Nutrition, a Pilates and Barre Instructor (CMR) and Recipe Developer living in Toronto.
Prior to entering the wellness world, I struggled with disordered eating, digestive issues and hormonal imbalances for years. I know firsthand how difficult (and frustrating) it can be to find the help you need. However, I wouldn't change a thing about my struggles because those have shaped who I am today. Those hardships are also the reason that my mission has become very simple: To help make everyone's journey towards health a happy one. Especially, happier than mine was when it first started.
Overtime, through my love of food, mindful practice and a holistic approach that taught me how to heal from the inside out, I changed my relationship with both food and myself.
I graduated from McGill University with a degree in Cultural Studies and Anthropology where I facilitated my passion for understanding people and developed my love of writing. Currently, I run (this website) Wellness by Stella, I am the health and wellness editor of Mimibee Magazine, and a life-coach for Dr. Meghan Walker's Legacy Program which is all about empowering amazing women to live not leave their legacy.
My biggest motivation is seeing the progress of others. I believe the key to health is helping people find their balance, one bite at a time. My mission in practice is to empower women to live their best, healthiest, nontoxic lives and feel happiest in their bodies. I primarily work with women who struggle with hormonal imbalances, digestive health, or stress/fatigue. As someone that has suffered with all of these things firsthand, I understand the struggles that women face and how difficult it can be to get the help you need. I wholeheartedly believe that having a good relationship with food starts with a good relationship with yourself – and that everyone deserves to have both.
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Phuket, Thailand | Elephant Jungle Sanctuary
Homesick is a real thing, and although I don't get homesick often, it hits me hard when it does. So when one of my good friends, Chris, texted me saying he was thinking of stopping in Thailand for a week on his way home from his Nepal trip, most of the homesickness disappeared!
It didn't take long for the homesickness to turn into excitement. Excitement for not just planning a whole week vacation but also for getting to show off Thailand. Even more excited to share a piece of my heart to my good friend, who has been ever so supportive in all of my crazy, Mapless Adventures!!
One thing Chris told me was that he wanted to see elephants. He also mentioned for me to go ahead a plan the trip. It was quite a big responsibility and I needed a little help from him. I needed him to decide on beaches or mountains. This helped us determine the entry and exit point, which ended up being Bangkok regardless.
He mentioned he hasn't really done a "beach" vacation. So, after endless amounts of research, I decided on Patong, a neighborhood on Phuket Island. Patong does has a reputation for party and nightlife, but I chose this location simply because of the placement on the island. It was very central and not too far from anything! Once the city/location was selected the rest of the planning was pretty easy!
I felt like a kid at a candy store, waiting for his arrival in Bangkok! And practically burst into tears when I saw him walk out of the arrival area. I kind of felt bad for him as he was dressed for cold weather, and Thailand was anything but cold. He arrived in the late evening, so we didn't do much that first night (our flight to Phuket was early the next morning), mostly just talked and looked at pictures from his Nepal adventure and I loved every minute of it!
Our journey from Bangkok to Phuket was pretty uneventful. The flight was about 1.5 hours, and then the taxi was for about an hour to our hostel. Once we arrived at our hostel, we got settled in then ventured out for Chris's first authentic Thai food experience- Pad Thai! We ate at a place called No. 9, which was super popular and for a good reason. It was delicious! After lunch, we honestly didn't do a whole lot the rest of the day. We mostly just wandered the streets of Patong, experiencing our first crazy Bangla Road heckling for "ping pong" shows, which obviously we DID NOT do. We had our elephant experience early the next morning, so we called it a relatively "early" night.
The next morning, it was time for elephants! I hadn't done this before nor had Chris, so it was a first for both of us. We decided on the full day excursion with Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Phuket, which includes feeding, jungle hike, poo paper, kayaking, bathing with the elephants, and two meals. Seemed like a pretty good deal!
Morning Session
The morning part with the elephants was something special. We learned general information about the Asian elephant, we learned about their food and diet, and we got a chance to feed them corn, bananas, and sugar cane. There were quite a bit of people both on full day and half day excursions, and only 5 elephants, so a little chaotic. I did actually feel bad for the elephants, though. We did learn about the elephants' backstories on how they came to be at EJS, and it broke my heart. Several came from logging camps, others came from riding camps, and one came from a hotel, where she was required to "dance" (which meant shake her head and sway her body) and was beaten if she didn't.
Elephant Jungle Sanctuary was able to save two new elephants 3-days and the day before our visit. These elephants had two very different personalities. The one who came the day before was kind and gentle. The other female elephant had such badly broken spirit and couldn't be around humans as it was aggressive. It had to be habilitated to learn how to be free from the abuse and riding.
It was heartbreaking to hear her story, but she was one of the elephants who we got to walk with in the jungle, and that was special. Chris and I spent our time during the hike with this precious elephant. I think we both enjoyed watching her get to be an elephant again in the jungle, pulling in trees and plants, scratching her body against a tree and just walking.
The mid-day break was a bit strange. To start, It was a two-hours long. It started out with lunch, which was delicious. It also included a 45-minute poo paper arts and crafts with a brief explanation of the process. I was hoping to get my hands dirty and attempt to make my own paper, as was Chris but whatever. We still made it fun, and the people in our group were easy to talk too.
When we got back from the trek, it was water time. Chris held the hose for the two elephants to drink, and when it was Grandma's turn (83year old elephant), she ran away so quickly when Chris attempted to rinse her off. We did get to witness a first with the newest elephant, named Aom Ngung. She got to experience the shower, and you can see the pure happiness in her eyes!
Then the kayaking. Oh, the kayaking. It was kayaking, in the middle of a hot sunny day, in basically a swamp. Not to mention, there was no dock or stairs or platform or anything to help us get on or off the kayak. Kind of a complete waste of time, but whatever.
We were then shuttled to another one of the camps (they have 3 or 4) for the afternoon session. We joined with another decent sized group of tourists with 5 elephants.
It started with the "mud bath," which was an odd experience, but the elephants seemed to enjoy as almost all were splashing themselves with mud.
It was off to the swimming hole next, which none of the elephants even hesitated to get into the water. They immediately dunked their bodies into the water. They kept spitting water and dunking their heads. It was quite a sight to see. Although our time at EJS was not perfect, and slightly a let down on some things, the time we spent with elephants was pretty special!
Our time with the elephants was completed, and it was time to head back into town. Once we returned, we showered then headed to find food. It was at dinner that we decided on our "free day's" excursion, which we decided on scooters. After dinner, it was off to sleep. This actually became our norm for the trip: return from an excursion, shower, head out on the town for food, go back to the hostel, and go to bed. The best part was that as Chris and I headed to bed (every night of our trip in fact), our dorm mates were heading out on the town. Actually benefitted us in the long run as we were kind of able to get good night sleeps.
TO BE CONTINUED…because of the number of excursions and adventures Chris and I went on, I broke this trip into multiple blogs to make for a better reading experience!
****Disclaimer: I know this isn't going to make everyone who reads this happy. There is so much information: good, bad, correct, incorrect, false, and accurate information, going around about ethical animal travels and excursions. It's tough to know what to think without truly experiencing it. I will not ride elephants, that much is clear, and I have my own opinions on the elephant excursion matter. I do live here in Thailand and hear, see, and learn A LOT about it, but I'm not going to get into it. I'm not one for cyberbullying, trolling, and cyber arguments, so I'm not going to get into it. I felt that our experience, although far from perfect, was insightful, and was special. Please keep your negative comments to yourself. This is a personal blog on personal experiences. Thank you.****


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The Cheesecake Factory
Posted on November 28, 2012 by Ching under Food and Drink.
Brian was pooped by Friday night. The Cheesecake Factory got him excited enough to be upright, though. He didn't realize that there's one in the Overland Park/Leawood area. We don't have one here in Wichita so that's where we decided to go for dinner following our crazy Black Friday excursion.
Brian got the chicken parmesan sandwich. He wasn't really impressed with it. He said it was just okay. I think maybe there was too much bread, but that's what he gets for ordering a sandwich. LOL.
I got the bang bang chicken and shrimp, which is my favorite thing to get at Cheesecake Factory now ever since Darcy introduced me to it. It is so delicious.
We originally thought we were going to have the chocolate mousse cheesecake for dessert, but we were too full at the end.
You'd think we'd learn by now. At Cheesecake Factory, one should always eat dessert first.
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Ari Kamlani is an accomplished Technology Professional with experience across a wide variety of Industries, including Financial Services, Industrial IoT, Consumer Electronics, Sports Media, among others. He is currently employed with JP Morgan Chase (JPMC) in their Digital Intelligence Group and a Deep Learning Consultant with Skymind, a Deep Learning JVM Solution for the Enterprise. At JPMC, he provides the underlying intelligent recommended insights that drive consumer's spending transaction behavior, points redemption, and financial health across their products and services.
His contributions and advice have helped several companies overcome their barriers, and advance their product offerings. His primary research is on emerging technologies, autonomy, and implementation at scale.
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Monday, October 18, 2010
Guest Post - Pretties and Posies
I'm guest posting for Melanie today over at Pretties and Posies.
Stop by and say hello! And while you're in town, be sure to check out Mel's fantastically beautiful home and even lovelier heart.
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two of my fave's all in one place...heading over nowReplyDelete
I love guest posts because then I discover new blogs!! Yay! :)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 18, 2010 at 1:57 PM
"For here is the secret, if you've not already guessed it...The heart that gives thanks is a happy one, for we cannot feel thankful and unhappy at the same time. The more we say thanks, the more we find to be thankful for. And the more we find to be thankful for, the happier we become.ReplyDelete
We don't give thanks because we're happy, We are happy because we give thanks."
This is going on my bulleting board. Beautiful and worth remembering!! :-) Tee
You hit the nail on the head... in everything give thanks. There is always a silver lining! I love your writing, thankful for you and your gift for the written word. Love ya FPFG!ReplyDelete
I keep thinking about your post because I have had the kind of day where brothers are hitting other brothers in the head with toy guns while their mommy tries to talk on the phone to the phone company.ReplyDelete
Yes, your post is timely.
I thoroughly enjoy reading your blog, and I especially loved this post. The main reason that I enjoy writing is that it allows me to tangibly process my thoughts. As I tap out my heart on the keyboard, it frequently amazes me how gratitude brings things back around full circle. Seeing the beauty completes the story, and thanks is the thread that ties all the pieces together into a coherent whole. Thank you for putting words to this truth!ReplyDelete
Ok. I'll go visit but I just wanted to leave you a comment to say that I love that you are under my roof tonight. Too bad you kept me up til all hours yapping again. Love you.ReplyDelete
Wow! What a beautiful post. You said so eloquently what I was feeling about photography and thankfulness. So thank you!ReplyDelete
Ooo, I really liked this one. I am SO thankful, but don't act like it most of the time. If I complain about not being happy, it appears that it is my own fault for not focusing on what I am thankful for. Thank YOU Shannan, I am thankful for YOU and your words, they make me happy :)ReplyDelete


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If you are suffering from Depression, Anxiety, Panic or Relationship issues it is a sign of strength, not weakness, to seek help. I have over 15 years experience as a qualified hypnotherapist/psychotherapist. Whether you want to change your life completely or you wish to focus on a few key issues, I know I can help you. Contacting me is the first step towards resolving your problems.
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If you require a dental crown to be placed, it is a good idea to talk to your cosmetic dentist about how you feel about the color of your existing teeth before beginning the process. If you like the color of your teeth, your cosmetic dentist will then find a color that matches the crowns.
On the other hand, teeth bleaching may be an option for you. If you feel you would like to whiten or lighten your teeth, it is a good idea to communicate this to your cosmetic dentist beforehand. Once the final restorations are made, it will not be possible to change their color without redoing them.
If you desire whiter teeth before the cosmetic crowns are placed, the best way to achieve this is to talk to your cosmetic dentist about at-home teeth bleaching. With this procedure, custom-fitted plastic trays will be made for your teeth and you will be given some small tubes of teeth bleaching material.
Your cosmetic dentist will show you how to place a small amount of teeth bleaching material in the tray and then place the tray in your mouth. If any excess material squirts out of the tray onto your gums, you will want to remove it with your finger or a toothbrush.
The tray is then worn for one to two hours in the evening, depending on the type of teeth bleaching material. The biggest advantage of this method of teeth bleaching as compared with procedures that are done in your cosmetic dentist's office is that you are the one that can control how white you want your teeth to be.
Since you are the one in control, you can stop the teeth bleaching whenever you feel you have achieved the desired color. The typical teeth bleaching time is one and one-half to two weeks, but it may be longer.
You may experience that your teeth become sensitive to cold air or liquids during the teeth bleaching process. This is normal and will subside and finally go away when you stop the teeth bleaching.
There are a couple of things you can do to decrease this sensitivity if it arises during the teeth bleaching process. One is to only bleach every other night. By taking a break after each night of teeth bleaching, your teeth will not be as sensitive.
The other is to have your cosmetic dentist prescribe you a fluoride gel that you can place in your custom teeth bleaching trays every other evening. The fluoride acts to decrease the sensitivity by coating or sealing the tooth surface and it will not affect the color of your teeth. This is the most reliable way to decrease sensitivity while you bleach.
Once you get your teeth to the desired color , your cosmetic dentist will have you wait about three to four weeks before taking a color match of your teeth in order to make the final restoration. During this time, the color of your teeth is stabilizing.
Teeth bleaching is very predictable, but the results will not last forever. Since the restorations were placed when your teeth were at their whitest, you will most likely find that in one and one-half to two years, the restorations may begin to appear lighter than your natural teeth.
This result is to be expected. It is not caused by a change in color of the restorations, but rather by your own teeth getting darker. At this point, all that is required is to, once again, bleach your natural teeth until the color is evened out. Usually, this only requires teeth bleaching a couple of times.
After the color is evened out, you can then expect to have the color stability last for another one and one-half to two years. On the other hand, if no restorations were placed by your cosmetic dentist after your teeth bleaching, you will most likely not notice the teeth changing color because there is no reference to help judge this change.
By Greggory Kinzer, DDS, MSD
It used to be that only movie stars had those dazzling brighter-than-bright teeth. But in recent years many new cosmetic dental techniques have sprung up.
Nowadays, there's no reason you can't have a pretty smile that's the equivalent of Marilyn's (or Tom Cruise's). Here are just a few of the ways a cosmetic dentist can improve the looks and appeal of normal teeth:
Teeth Whitening - Just over the past two to three years new and safe professional teeth whitening systems have been developed. The teeth are covered with gauze and the tooth bleaching (carbamide peroxide) solution carefully applied. After three or four half-hour sessions, you can really see the difference. There are also home tooth whitening products with step-by-step procedures that enhance tooth color over several weeks.
Dental Bonding - Tooth bonding is a simple, single-visit cosmetic dentistry procedure that closes unsightly gapped teeth. We polish and prepare the teeth with a fine etching, then cover them with a composite overlay. There's usually no anesthetic needed, little or no drilling, and the teeth are protected as well as being cosmetically enhanced.
Dental Veneers - Today we have exciting new biomaterials to straighten crooked teeth, as well as brighten and close gaps. We call them porcelain laminate veneers. They're microscopically thin ceramic shells that cover problem teeth - and leave you with something to smile about!


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When I first heard about THE FOREST OF HANDS AND TEETH, someone compared it to Twilight, saying, "It's Twilight, with zombies." So I didn't read it for a year, because I thought, "GROSS. Things fall OFF of zombies."
I finally gave in because I kept hearing such wonderful reviews. Y'all. IT IS SO NOT TWILIGHT WITH ZOMBIES.
It's a heartbreaking story about choices and loss and love and family - and there are zombies, but not like you think - and you should REALLY, REALLY read it. After FoHaT, you need to read DEAD TOSSED WAVES, and then Carrie's latest release, THE DARK AND HOLLOW PLACES. And then you need to come back and thank me.
But don't read them at night. Or alone. Or in the dark.
(SIDE NOTE: Donate to RUN FOR YOUR LIFE and you could win a signed copy of THE DARK AND HOLLOW PLACES!)
I was lucky enough to meet Carrie at the Decatur Book Festival last fall, and then I got to spend some time with her on Maggie Stiefvater's Branson Writer's Retreat. Here's the thing.
She writes these AMAZING, GORGEOUS stories that rip your heart out. The language is flawless, the settings are haunting, and the characters are fleshed out (HA HA ZOMBIE JOKE). You'd think she'd be this brooding, serious, contemplative-type person.
She. IS FREAKING. HILARIOUS.
She acts out books, like some kind of one-woman stand up show. I'm pretty sure I know how Maggie's FOREVER ends, all thanks to Carrie. I'm just trying to figure out ... who rides a horse? Or a broom? And if there's a helicopter? Or was that a lasso?
(I didn't say she was particularly good at relaying the exact storyline of the books, just that she was hilarious. Also, good at sound effects.)
So enjoy Carrie's visit to The Fort, and if you haven't read her books, get on it! Like a zombie with a neck bone.
Favorite game?
Hide and seek!
Sun worshipper, spray tan or SPF 50?
Sun worshiper who wears SPF 50.
Beach or lake? Boat or shore?
Yes please!
Air conditioning or open windows?
In North Carolina in the summer? I might as well cram myself into my own freezer!
Raft or inner tube?
Raft. Towing an inner tube behind with a cooler full of refreshing drinks.
High dive, low dive or cannonball?
High dive.
Favorite summer drink?
A zombie. (here's the link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zombie_%28cocktail%29) I mean how can I not!?
Ghost story or not? Do you remember any favorites from the past?
Love ghost stories though I will jump and freak out every time. I remember bits and pieces about the ghost who haunted my summer camp called... the GhoulaFletcher! Ooooooh, scary! But seriously, no way I'd go back to that camp alone at night.
Truth, or Dare?
I guess I'd take the dare not to answer this question?
What singer/musician/band is a must have for The Fort soundtrack?
Clearly we'd need lots of dancing in the fort and that means Madonna. Wait, am I showing my age?
What movie would you bring to watch?
Love Actually. I can watch that movie a million times.
|Zombicorn by *garfieldrocz
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Zombiecorn, der.
Marshmallows, lightly toasted or burned to a crisp?
Lit on fire and allowed to burn!
Awake all night or first one to sleep?
Awake - I hate missing the fun!
If awake all night, practical joke or no (and what kind)?
I'd be the one egging on the planning and then saying we shouldn't follow through. I'm all talk...
If you could have any YA author visit The Fort and tell stories, who would it be and what story would you ask them to tell?
I'd want Sarah MacLean to come tell a love story... I'm a sucker for those!
Thanks, Carrie!
Here's what the rest of the Bookanistas are up to today!
Elena Johnson Plays TAG, YOU'RE IT!
Thanks, Carrie!
Here's what the rest of the Bookanistas are up to today!
Elena Johnson Plays TAG, YOU'RE IT!


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Archive for August, 2016
Hello DASH families,
The 2016 version of the DASH high school cross country team was on display at Kettle Moraine Lutheran high school Thursday. It would be our first look at what should be another exciting and successful season. The weather was pretty warm as it usually is at this meet, and the course would be running slow after some morning rain. Our times would be respectable, but not fast. The girls team would be running short-handed, battling health issues, and some of our top boys would be running in the JV race for various reasons, but we ended up with a respectable showing nonetheless.
The varsity boys toed the start line first. We would be running with six as Brian Durbin was yet to arrive. Justin Chu ran out with the leaders and cruised to a medal winning 10th place finish. We will need Justin to hit the medal stand often this season. Drake Hacker was next, breaking 20 minutes for 29th place. It looks like he will be our important number 2 runner this year. Joe Maurer moved up late in the race as he usually does, and finished in 20:45, improving his time from last year by over a minute. Freshman Caleb Schaber proved he belonged running varsity as he was our fourth runner in with a nice 21:07 time. Timothy Kowalinski was just six seconds back of Caleb to keep our team score pretty low. Lucas Ebel gave us a 6th athlete under 22 minutes. This team has depth once again this year.
We would be running only six varsity girls after Kayla Walters came down sick. Abby Chu took off late in the first mile and never slowed, notching an impressive 23:34 time to earn the 18th place medal. Kayla Bruton worked hard and stayed steady the whole way despite some asthma issues. She needed a bit of reviving at the end of her 25:22 effort. Rebecca Dickman had a respectable first high school race. She kept pushing forward when the going got tough and notched a 26:44 time. Freshman Ella Johnson impressed the DASH fans with her effort as she hit the finish line soon after Rebecca. Jessy Homa became our 5th scorer after Faith Caspers dropped out just before the mile mark. Jessy cut off almost 2 minutes from her time last year in a much needed good effort.
In the coed JV race we ran 10 boys and 3 girls. Brian Durbin went out with the leaders and never backed off. He hit the finish line in 4th place to earn a top-5 medal. Now to get him up to the varsity team. Samuel Zinkgraf is coming off of injury and decided to jog the JV race to test his leg. He looks to be ready to help the varsity soon after his routine 21:45 effort. Vincent Maurer looked good in his first high school race. He handled the distance very well giving us a very steady 22:36 time. Seth Holter and Joshua Schaber are both much improved and stayed close to Vincent the whole way, finishing in under 23 minutes. They are two athletes to watch as the season progresses. Zachariah Pape had a good start and slowed some at the end. He is pretty good for a freshman and may be moving up the depth chart as the season progresses. Ben Hughes was clearly not healthy enough yet to go all out. Hopefully we will see him run like he can soon. Forest Yang showed us some speed in his first race. He got ahead of his brother Cliff in the last mile. We will see if Cliff lets him do that again. Miles Talbert ran good in spurts. Once he starts running the whole way his times will be coming down fast. For the girls, Emma Taylor got through her first tough course. She will like some of our easier courses later in the season if we can get her there. Alyssa Krug impressed the coach with her effort. She really looked like a runner. She should turn out to be very good in the weeks ahead. Katrina Lipski toughed out a tough race in the heat. She is a veteran and will be helping us out later in the year.
The teams scores were not as I had envisioned them a few weeks ago. With Brian and Samuel running JV, the boys eked out a nice 4th place finish to come out ahead of some of the really big teams. The varsity boys and girls would have placed a little higher if they were fully staffed with our stars, but these kind of days happen. It is probably good to have it happen early. Overall the team ran well. I already can't wait for the next meet at Minooka. It will be another tough course, and our last chance to prepare for our final four big meets where we should be among the leaders in all of them. I hope to see you there.
Thanks to Ed Beck and Pete Dickman for their coaching assistance as usual. Thanks to all the parents who got the athletes to the meet up in Jackson. Thanks to the Chu's for bringing the tent. Thanks to the picture people, the camera lady plus Julianna and Grace Caspers, for getting the photos. Thanks to the DASH families for making the team so much fun. It is going to be another a great season. Now back to work on getting everyone healthy.
Take care,
Jim Caspers


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Frequently Asked Questions
(TABC Certification Online)
Your online TABC certification now takes only 2 hours to complete. The six hour time limit in one sitting is no longer in effect. The TABC online course is now smart phone compatible!
There is a final exam that you must score 70% to pass. You will have 2 attempts to pass the final exam and if you don't, you'll have to take the course over again (free of charge), but we think you'll do just fine.
Don't bother writing all of this down, we'll remind you about all the important fine print and details when you enroll and begin your course.
Validation questions are questions we ask throughout the course to verify you are who you say you are. These TABC required questions are asked during enrollment and yes we know the questions are not fool-proof but they serve as a mechanism to keep you honest and on your toes. Besides if you have someone else take the course for you, you could be fined and jailed for lying to a State agency.Why do I have to provide my social security number?
The TABC tracks certification with the SSN#. We wish we could change this but it's the law and it's the process. Don't worry, online registration is secure and so is your personal information with us. American Safety Council trains over a million users a year and takes their customers privacy seriously, click here to view our privacy policy.Will my computer work with this course?
Most all PC computers will work with this course so long as you have Internet access. You can login from multiple computers, as long as you are connected to the Internet and remember your username and password.
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Yes, the course is now mobile friendly.
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We've got you covered. A live 24-hour support center is available to take your calls, emails or chats. Our help desk can help you with the most frequent issues such as lost passwords, un-locking the course, and more. If there is an issue they cannot handle, a TABC instructor (available M-F 9-5 CST) will be notified to help you with content or certification questions.When will I get my certificate?
Once you've enrolled and completed the course as well as passed the final exam with a 70% or more you will be able to print your official TABC Certification from the website. You no longer have to wait for your certificate to be sent from TABC. Your completion will be uploaded by the course provider to the TABC database with 14 business days.What if I lose my certificate?
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Veterans Resource Center
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Location and Hours
Building 3610
Tampa, FL 33619
Monday - Friday: 8 AM to 4:30 PM
(813) 635-8316
The Veteran's Resource Center (VRC) is located on the grounds of the Veterans Memorial Park & Museum. The building was opened on December 7, 2017 (Pearl Harbor Day), a $1.9 million state and county-funded project serving our county's large Veteran population.
Services offered
- Free assistance for all Veterans, their dependents, and survivors in accessing federal, state, and local benefits
- Connection to outside agencies for military members and families seeking assistance
- Information, outreach, and support for Veterans in assisted-living facilities, nursing homes, private residences, and private businesses
- Learn about Veterans activities in the County and happenings at Veterans Memorial Park and Museum
In addition to what's offered for Veterans, the VRC also also offers Consumer Protection Services where you can:
- schedule a class or inquire about program presentations for your group or organization
- file a complaint against a business involved in unfair or deceptive business practices
- learn about cybercrime, ID theft, tips on buying a car, Florida's Landlord Tenant Law, and preventing victimization
- learn about and report unfair wages or wage theft


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Denim Jacket - Distressed Black
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It's important not to forget about the classics, which is why we have re-interpreted the original denim jacket as we tend to do, with sophisticated simplicity with a twist.
The Denim Jacket in Distressed Black is crafted from premium cotton denim and features contrast striped yoke lining, internal pockets, adjustable waist tabs and ILU custom hardware.
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- Adjustable waist tabs at back
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It's that time of year. The scramble to get your family photos!
Here at Austin Vivid Photography our focus is not only on capturing stellar images for your family to enjoy but also making the entire process enjoyable from start to finish.
Over the years we have found that the more popular photo package this time of year is the 3 professionally edited images from your session for $250. This fee includes the full session at either a location of your choosing or if you're not sure where you may want your photo session, no need to worry, we have tons of ideas to share with you so you can make the best decision on what works best for you and your family.
We have plenty of other options to help fit your needs so please don't hesitate to reach out and let us know what we are looking for because we are happy to help meet and exceed your vision!
At Austin Vivid Photography, we love coming out to you for your family photos! It just makes sense to work in a location that's not only convenient but comfortable for you.
Reach out to us today to get your one of a kind family photos scheduled. We offer very reasonable pricing whether your looking for a single family photo for your holiday cards or a handful to remember for years to come.
Getting an updated head shot can be quick, easy and fun.
Contact us today to schedule.
Here's a preview of a shoot I had the privilege of doing with the wildly talented Krystal Morton.
It was an absolute blast hanging out with this girl. She was so much fun and down to earth. She seems to be keeping pretty busy being cast in plays around town and I highly encourage catching her in action if you have the opportunity.
"Summer afternoon – Summer afternoon… the two most beautiful words in the English language."
– Henry James
"My heart found its home long ago in the beauty, mystery, order and disorder of the flowering earth."
– Lady Bird Johnson
What's your lifestyle image?
Whether its downtown, lakeside, in the greenbelt or in your own personal oasis, let's create something together.
"We loved with a love that was more than love." – Edgar Allen Poe
Congratulations on your engagement Scott and Kristin!


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NL Cool Feet Deep Sea Salts 500g
A softening and hydrating, anti-inflammatory foot soak treatment containing Australian sea salts. It will help soothe and detoxify the skin whilst softening calluses. Contains natural essential oils of tea tree, peppermint and eucalyptus.
Native Australian and plant based ingredients, Paraben and SLS free, Cruelty Free
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Red roses are among the loveliest flowers to have in a home, but once they're cut they don't last very long. They usually dry out or suffer bacterial infections and die. But you can prolong the beauty and vibrancy of cut roses through a combination of proper maintenance and home remedies.
Cut the Stems
Before placing the roses in a vase, cut off the ends of the stems so that they will soak up water better. Change the water every two or three days and continue to trim the ends from the stems every few days to prevent bacteria from clogging up the stems. Clogged stem ends will stop the roses from soaking up enough water.
Remove Leaves
Cut off any leaves or green sprouts that are not part of the stems that will be in the water. These bits of unnecessary green soak up the water in the vase and keep it from going where it's needed most: to the rose petals. The aim of your rose life-support efforts revolves around slowing or preventing the growth of bacteria in the vase that stop the roses from absorbing enough water to stay alive. Any additional plant or biological substance, such as the leaves, can only contribute to the growth of bacteria.
Feed the Flowers
Add store-bought flower food, such as Rose Buddy, or preservatives to vase water. If you don't have them, a number of homemade flower food substitutes will help keep the roses from wilting. Reader's Digest suggests 2 tbsp. of apple cider vinegar and 2 tbsp. of sugar. Aspirin, a tsp. of sugar, multivitamins, and some salt with baking soda may also help to preserve the roses.
Avoid Heat
Place the roses in a portion of the house or apartment that is away from heat and electronic devices that could cause the flowers to wither more quickly. This may extend the life of your flowers.
Strange as it may seem, Reader's Digest suggests dropping a few pennies into the vase with some sugar to inhibit the growth of bacteria. The copper in the pennies and the sugar help to inhibit bacteria and promote healthier flowers. The slower the bacteria in the vase grows, the longer the roses will be able to drink enough water to stay fresh and vibrant. Change the water and pennies every two or three days.
Reader's Digest suggests adding vodka with some sugar to the water in the flower vase. The growth of bacteria will slow as long as the vodka and sugar are present, which will extend the life of your roses. A few drops of vodka or other clear, hard liquor should do. Reader's Digest says the vodka and sugar have the same bacteria-reducing influence that copper pennies and sugar do. Remember to add new vodka and sugar every time you change the water.
Do you like soda? Your roses do, too. Using a clear soda such as Sprite, 7-Up, or some other citrus soda with no color to it in your water provides enough sugar to sustain the flowers. You have to add new soda every time you change the water, however. The sugar in the soda will reduce the growth of bacteria.
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- Flower Food Ingredients
- The Effects of Sugar Water on Roses
- Clean Roses for Flower Arrangements
- Use Sugar & Vinegar to Preserve Cut Flowers
- Do Roses Like Acidic Soil?
- Put an Aspirin in the Water for Fresh Flowers
- Sugar Water As a Flower Preservative
- Homemade Cut Flower Preservative
- Why Do Cut Roses Droop Their Heads?
- Keep Flowers Alive in a Vase
- The Importance of Rose Flowers
- Change the Colors of Flowers


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Consider Backpack Hiking
If you've never considered backpack hiking, now is a great time to start. Losing weight and getting healthier is the number one New Year resolution of all times. It's also the number one resolution that either fails or never gets started. We all have good intentions, but the mere thought of eating lettuce, constant working out at the gym and failing to lose any significant weight makes us give up. There are no magic pills or fad diets that will keep us as healthy as hiking and light cardio exercise. But when you do it in a beautiful nature setting, such as outdoor trail hiking, the mind does not feel like it's pushed to endure something otherwise thought of as negative, aka gyms and starvation diets.
Outdoor Trekking Is Not Just About Weight Loss
Even if your weight is stable, staying fit becomes more of a challenge every year after age 30. Doctors recommend walking as the best exercise for people of all shapes and ages. It's pretty powerful how much our thoughts control our behavior and mood. If you strive to put a positive spin on your fitness goals, you will not fail. Walking denoted freedom and does not feel like torture. Exploring beauty in nature is peaceful, not misery. Discovery of what your body is capable of is empowering, not suffering. For example, when we go on vacation, we may walk for miles as a tourist. We enjoy seeing the sights and the revelation of the new surroundings. All of our senses are keen to the visual, sounds and smells of what we are looking at. It's a very pleasant experience.
Start With Day Pack Hiking
What if we were able to get that level of positive outcome and more from outdoor hiking? Wouldn't you agree that it would be more stimulating to the mind and more beneficial to the body, all while having a good time? If your mind is open to try daypack hiking, enjoy some fresh air and simply walk, it could open up a whole new world of enjoyment for you without seeming like tedious exercise. Your attitudes of feeling agonized and your perception of a "workout" will no longer be a dreaded task, but instead, you'll find yourself anxious to get out there and trek the trail again. Practically every town has hiking trails. Check your local area listings. If the new adventurous you wants to forge your own path, I say go for it!
UGH! I Get Hungrier When I Exercise
You may feel that any kind of exercise just makes you hungrier, or as I say, Hangry! Thirst can give your brain a signal that feels like hunger. During hiking, if you keep yourself hydrated and take time to rest if you feel tired or challenged, you can reenergize with a light snack which will help keep your metabolism boosted. The benefits of that is more productive calorie burning. If you start a fitness "diet", people tend to think if they just eat vegetables only, they'll lose weight. Maybe so, but if you do not incorporate proteins and some good carbs in your eating, you will lose muscle tone. To do your best when backpack hiking, you will want to develop muscle tone, not lose it. How many times have you gone to the gym, ate practically nothing, then came home and were ravenous so you grabbed the first type of comfort food you could get your hands on, or worse yet, stopped for fast food on the way home. A good rule is to never let yourself get TOO hungry, tired or defeated. Make sure your hiking pack has plenty of water and snacks to fuel your body such as granola bars, protein bars, nuts and dried fruits. Ready-made tuna in pouches is available in any grocery store. Stay away from empty calories like soda, candy and heavy mayo on processed deli meat.
It's Your Resolution
The point of this conversation is to understand that trail hiking is not a difficult laborious exercise in disguise. It can be as light or strenuous as you choose. The benefits come from being in the great outdoors, getting Vitamin D from the sun, encouraging your heart and lungs to work better and having overall better health while doing something awesome. If you start out slow on a flat hiking trail for just an hour or two the first few times out, you can build up gradually to longer hikes and more challenging terrain, which ultimately burns more calories. Try backpack hiking and make the resolution to not give up on you. Happy hiking!


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13 Days of Giving- The Three Angels Fund – Benefiting the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Children's Hospital in Saint Paul
February 15, 2018 @ 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Keri and Dean Becker started this endowment fund in 2006 after losing their beloved triplets–Olivia, Jack and Gracie Becker. They were born too young at 24 weeks and within a month had all succumbed to complications related to prematurity.
"Though our children didn't survive, we were overcome by how valiantly the doctors and nurses at Children's Hospital fought for their lives and have never forgotten. Our son, Griffin, now joins us in our fundraising efforts on behalf of his sisters and brother."


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These annual species of decorative grasses are very easy to grow and are extremely attractive when planted in the border or used to create a focal point at the edge of a pond or lawn. Plant seed in clumps or groups for the best effect.
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Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius)A cheery addition to your garden. The broad oval leaves cover the stalk in an alternating pattern and reach one meter in heigh. The late August blooms can be red, orange, yellow, or white and add great colour to your flowerbeds. Use stems with immature buds as filler in arrangements. Blooms can be used for a bright, fresh-cut display.
Oat Grass (Avena sativa)Thick foliage and draping heads resembling clusters of split bells. Grows to one meter in height. Oat grass can be used as a background plant or bunched with other annual grasses. Use green, developed stems in fresh-cut arrangements or when dried, add richness to fall decorations and wreaths.
Canary Seed (Phalaris canariensis)A delicate ornamental grass with a fine vertical stem, cone-shaped flower that matures into a light golden colour. Grows to one meter in height. Makes unique filler in fresh-cut arrangements or use the mature plant in year-round displays that never need water. Strip leaves from stems for use in displays. Plant in groups as filler or use as background.


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Kim McAnulty is a Radiologist with 15 years experience, currently working with Pacific Radiology Hamilton. She has long association with Waikato Hospital and the University of Auckland Medical School, as a senior clinical lecturer.
She was the Clinical Lead Radiology for the Ministry of Health NZ, for 4 years, developing a national radiology service improvement project. She has a commitment to teaching, with an emphasis on developing collaborative clinical approach, taking radiology into the future.


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Podcast version of the Shane Plays Geek Talk radio show from 10/14/2017:
D&D Character Rarity & OSR Gaming with Save or Die!
Highlights: DM Carl & DM Chrispy of the Save or Die podcast join to talk D&D character rarity and OSR RPG gaming.
Shane Plays airs on Saturdays at 1:05 PM Central on 96.5 FM The Answer in Little Rock. It can also be heard online at http://965fmtheanswer.com and on the Tune In Radio app and iHeart Radio apps. Call in at 501-823-0965 or tweet @ShanePlays during the show!
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DM Carl & DM Chrispy of the Save or Die podcast join this week to talk OSR (Old School Revival or Old School Renaissance depending on who you ask) RPG gaming.
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From the Save or Die website:
Remember those thrilling days of yesteryear, when D&D came in a single box? When rules were there to be guided by the Dungeon master, not in control of him or her? Where extrapolation was king and fun was the major goal of any adventure?
Those days have returned! As with the very title of the podcast, one can imagine dangerous dungeons, wily Non-Player Characters, and monsters that might just be able to kill your character regardless of your level?
The Save or Die! podcast intends to cover them all, from the first box set of 1974 to the last of the 1990s box sets. If its Dungeons & Dragons and came in a box, we'll talk about it. Our fearless hosts will regale listeners with tales of past events and future possibilities. Magic, Monsters, and Mayhem will abound as we delve into the ideas of light rules and heavy role-playing!
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The Lares Trek
Before You Book
4 Day Lares Trek Itinerary
At approximately 7 AM we will pick you up at your hotel to set course to the village of Lares where we will start hiking. During this journey we will make a stop in the village of Calca, where you will be able to visit the local market and buy breakfast or other supplies. Your guide might advise you to buy some bread to hand out to the children you will meet during the trek. When arriving at Lares we will visit the hot springs where you will be able to enjoy the hot water while our cooks prepare a wonderful lunch. After lunch we will start our hike towards the first campsite in Huacawasi (3600m/11811 ft). During 3 hours you will walk gradually uphill so that you get prepared for the next day when we will reach the highest point of the trek. The first night we will spend the night at the house of our horsemen who are joining us on the trip. At arrival your tents will be ready and you will receive snacks and some hot tea before being served dinner. You overnight at the campsite.
After a nutritious breakfast we will start hiking towards the highest point, the pass of Sacsayllame at 4400m or 14,435 feet. The hike will take about 4 hours and will be very steep uphill. Of course our emergency horse will accompany us in case anyone needs assistance to reach the top. During this trek you will be able to enjoy the Andes mountains, a patchwork of agricultural lands and breathtaking views. Be aware that we will reach great heights and the weather can be very cold during the dry season. After reaching the highest point we will descend and pass a beautiful lagoon before having lunch next to the river. You will be able to rest while our cooks prepare a delicious lunch for you. Next we will descend further through a forest where you will be able to enjoy the "Queuñas" (Polylepis), a typical tree from Peru. This walk will take about 1 hour before reaching our campsite at Miski Unu (3550m/11646f). A wonderful place in the middle of nowhere where you will receive hot tea and some snacks upon arrival before having dinner.
Today we start the trek by walking downhill through different forests. You will be able to enjoy the rich biodiversity and change of fauna and flora during this 3 hour walk that will end in the Sacred Valley of the Inca's. We will enjoy our last lunch in Queshuarchalloc where we will say goodbye to the Horsemen and cooks. After lunch we will take a local bus to get to Ollantaytambo. We will visit the beautiful town of Ollantaytambo before having dinner at a local restaurant. At 7 PM we will take the train to reach our final destination of the day; the town of Aguas Calientes where we will spend the night to rest from the long hike. Overnight in Aguas Calientes Lodging.
We will leave our lodging after breakfast at 5:30 AM and head for Machu Picchu (2400m/7874f) by tourist bus. We will arrive at the citadel around 6:00 AM. After a guided tour around the archaeological site, including information about life and culture of the Incas, you will have enough time to enjoy Machu Picchu or Hike up to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain if you have included the extra hikes ($20, optional), both require a separate admissions and have limited availability. We will leave Aguas Calientes by train at 6:20 PM (subject to availability). You also have the option of booking an earlier train departing at 2:55 PM at additional cost. Until then, you will have time to have lunch in one of the nice restaurants. Moreover, you can visit the hot springs in Aguas Calientes to relax a bit. This concludes the Lares Trek with Karikuy Tours Peru.
Lares Trek 2020 Pricing
The Lares Trek Includes:
- Hostel/Hotel Pickup
- Transfer to trek starting point
- 1 Night Private Hotel Accommodation in Aguas Calientes - Last night
- Group Porters (Carry Group Tents & Food), Cook
- Group Horses (Carry 7 kilos of personal gear)
- High Quality Waterproof Tents (Doite, Cima 4), Mattresses, eating Tent and bathroom tent.
- English Speaking Guides
- Meals 4 Day Trek (3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Dinners, snacks)
- Lares Valley Thermal Baths Admission
- Guided Machu Picchu Tour
- Machu Picchu General Admission
- First Aid, Oxygen & Emergency Horse
- Early Train & Transport to Cusco 6:20 PM. 2:55 PM Return at additional cost (subject to availability)
Does Not Include
- Gratuities (optional)
- Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain Hikes - not included in base price, available at additional cost ($20)
- Sleeping Bag - can be rented at additional cost
- Private Horses - can be hired at additional cost to either carry backpacks or to ride
- Bottled Water - can be purchased on the trail
- Bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes (Last Day) bus ticket can be purchased on location if you prefer to bus rather then hike.
Before You Book:
- Pricing is based on Double occupancy. Lares requires a minimum two people to depart. Single Occupancy depends on availability
- Please ask us about special group discounts if travelling with 3 or more people
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking
- This tour begins in Cusco, Hostel/Hotel Pickup is included for Accomodation located in Cusco City Center
- Tour does not have set departures, you can choose your own start date
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- Huayna Picchu / Machu Picchu Mountain Hike available at additional cost
- $20 off for students with Valid University/College Identification Card Must bring ID with you.
- We cater to all diets, if you have a special diet please let us know
- If you are a senior or traveling with small children please ask us about our private tours.
- We recommend you pack light for this trek, you can leave any extra luggage with your hostel or hotel in Cusco.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel between 45 and 30 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee. If you cancel within 30 days or less of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
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I started shooting time-lapse when working in the High-Arctic on Expedition Cruises. I was producing promo movies for each expedition cruise and the time-lapse was a more engaging view for when the ship was just at sea or cruising through a fjord. Time-lapse movies are just cool. I really should do more. Whether it's fair-weather clouds sweeping over the Downs, flowers opening in the sunlight, or the Milky Way ascending through the night sky. Thankfully, the standard time-lapse is relatively simple to achieve.
12 essential points for time-lapse
- Use manual focus – turn off auto-focus on both lens and camera
- Set manual exposure – avoid flickering as light levels change
- Set white balance to daylight or 5200K – avoid using auto-white balance
- Mount camera to tripod, clamp, or in a housing – avoid camera movement at all costs
- Set the correct exposure and interval
- Use high-capacity formatted memory cards
- Use fully-charged batteries
- Use weather-proofing for camera body and something to shield the lens
- Turn off all in-camera image enhancements – uses power and image processor
- Turn off in-camera noise reduction – will interrupt interval timing, use power and image processor
- Turn off LCD – drains power and attracts attention if you're not there
- Close or cover viewfinder eyepiece – avoids light entering through the prism on long exposures
Equipment for Time-lapse
I keep things as simple and as idiot-proof as possible. I haven't invested in motion control rigs or anything flashy. Essentially, all you need for time-lapse photography is a camera and an intervalometer – the gadget or camera feature that can trigger the shutter release at set time intervals.
Fortunately, my Nikon DSLR cameras have built-in intervalometers, which simplifies things enormously, but you can buy external units (for example, the Nikon's MC-36 remote shutter release has a built-in intervalometer) that plugs directly into your camera's shutter release remote socket. The only limiting factor with my DSLR setup is the total number of frames that I can shoot in any one movie, which is 9999. This is largely determined by the file numbering system and capacity within each automatically generated folder.
All the movies below were all shot the same way, with my DSLR bolted to a tripod head which was either mounted on a tripod or clamped to a fixed point using the Manfrotto 035 SuperClamp. I cannot emphasis strongly enough the importance of rock solid support. The frame must remain perfectly still.
The focus is set manually with the AF switched off on both the camera and lens, just to make sure. The focus distance will depend entirely on your situation and the depth of field that you can capture. For my 'bow view' movies, I focussed on the flag mast and shot at ?/8-?/11.
I take several test exposures on my selected aperture, before changing the programme mode to Manual and setting the exposure. Manual exposure helps reduce 'flickering' in the movie as the exposure changes to cope with the available light. I prefer the effect that when the sun goes behind a cloud, the image is darker until it appears once again – an effect best shown in the time-lapse below, shot in the Magdalen Islands, Gulf of St. Lawrence.
Frame interval times between exposures
After some trial and error, I usually set my interval to 5 sec and the exposure to 2½ sec. This equation produced the best result for this particular application is great for clouds rolling over a landscape too. Interval times will vary according to what you want to capture. Here are some interval time examples from Patenteux.com – a great resource for learning time-lapse:
- People walking: 1-3 seconds
- Traffic: 1-1.5 seconds
- Clouds: 5-30 seconds
- Cityscapes: 15 seconds – 1 minute
- Stars: 30 seconds to 1 minute
During my general research into shooting time-lapse movies, I read about the need for blur (dragging the shutter) in each frame to create a more fluid effect. The example given is that when you pause TV, the image is never razor-sharp as it moves between frames. The recommendation is for the exposure to be half the interval time. In my view, it definitely worked! It removes that jittery movement. For example, on one time-lapse I used a 10 sec interval with a 5 sec shutter speed and the effect is extremely silky!
Now for a little math
Some figures to bear in mind… If your image numbering system or camera folder capacity is 9999 like mine, then this is the maximum number of frames you can shoot per movie. PAL motion pictures run at 25fps, traditional movie cinema is 24fps, whereas NTSC is 30fps. I'm British, so I'm using PAL. 9999 images ÷ 25 frames per sec = c.400. In other words, if I shoot all 9999 frames and sequence them into a PAL 25fps time-lapse, I'll have 400 seconds or 6.66 minutes of movie.
But what about the effect of speeding up time? OK, let's say you want to capture an entire day, from sunrise to sunset (or 12 hours to keep it simple) and condense it into a a few minutes (or less) of run time. First work out the duration then your interval: 12hrs × 60mins × 60secs = 43,200 seconds ∴
- @ 5 second interval: Over 12 hours you would shoot 8,640 frames, which compiles down to 345.6 seconds of PAL movie at 25fps.
- @ 10 second interval: Over 12 hours you would shoot 4,320 frames, which compiles down to 172.8 seconds of PAL movie at 25fps.
- @ 20 second interval: Over 12 hours you would shoot 2,160 frames, which compiles down to 86.4 seconds of PAL movie at 25fps.
- @ 30 second interval: Over 12 hours you would shoot 1440 frames, which compiles down to 57.6 seconds of PAL movie at 25fps. In essence, if you want to condense 12 hours into a minute, you need to take one frame every 30 seconds.
Not big on math? Here's the cheat
If all that math seems too much, there is a much simpler way. It comes in the form of an app. I use PhotoPills for many applications including night-time camera trap exposures, lining up the sun for silhouettes, plus it also has a very good time-lapse interval calculator. Simply enter your Clip Length, followed by the Event Duration, the Frame per Second of the compiled video sequence, and the image size you are capturing – just to make sure you have a large enough memory card for your shoot.
Slowing down the exposure
Obviously to have such slow shutter-speeds in broad daylight requires an ND filter, otherwise you would have to use f/32 and your lowest ISO, producing a ghastly frame full of dust spots! I purchased a B+W 77mm 3.0/1000x (110) Neutral Density Filter from WEX just for this task. It certainly does the job, dropping the shutter so far, I sometimes need to up the ISO. Probably worth investing in a couple of these filters at varying densities.
Image file size & Image Sequencing
One other key ingredient… High-capacity memory cards! Time-lapse movies may require thousands of frames and you don't want to run out of space. Just the 'normal quality' JPEGs from my Nikon D800 are over 9Mb. If I shoot all 9999 frames, that's over 87Gb! Imagine if you shoot that in RAW? That'll be around 360Gb on my cameras. The thing is, you're only ever going to display these images as part of an HD movie, so your DSLR's minimum JPEG file is more than large enough. Unless you're preparing for 4k, 8k, etc. you only need an image size of 1920x1080px for HD.
Putting it all together
I import all my time-lapse JPEGs into Lightroom for batch adjustment of exposure, white balance, contrast, and cropping. Remember, all images must be treated the same to preserve the unifying feel to the movie. In Lightroom, you can adjust one image and then synchronise the adjustments to all others.
Once the adjustments are made, everything is then exported as 1920×1080 JPEGs at Quality 90 to a new folder. I use a higher quality than you might expect as I want to avoid tonal banding and moiré. Using QuickTime Player 7 Pro, I import the entire folder as an image sequence and PING! It's all done. Simple, quick, no faff. Just the way I like it. Once Quicktime has sequenced the images and compiled the movie, you can export/save it as a usable file, ready for inserting in your iMovie project or slideshow presentation. Or upload it to YouTube or Vimeo as a H.264/MPEG-4 and share it with the world. Quick. Easy. Simple.


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In case you missed Elizabeth D'Agostino's last show, here's a little behind-the-scenes Q&A (plus lots of images). By Tara Cooper
5 questions with Elizabeth D'Agostino
1. What's your elevator pitch for your current show?
Makeshift chronicles my fascination with tree grafting and attempts to create a catalogue of re-organized components and fictional categories of nature with an invented narrative. I'm interested in the complexities of the changing landscape emphasizing how various paths of nature have been interrupted by rapidly producing populations.
2. What was your strategy for the install at Loop? Were there any challenges?
The work unfolds organically when I install. Although I work around the specific measurements of the gallery each installation of prints and ceramic evolves. The work is built from layers printed onto Washi paper and clay objects arranged within each installation. I have an idea of how things are going to be arranged but when I starting installing everything gets reorganized. The multiple layers and placement of each component can be challenging because it always involves alot of adding, subtracting and moving of parts. There's usually a big internal sigh of relief and good gut feeling when everything just sits right and the compositional relationships work well with each other.
I enjoy this aspect of the work because it's still part of the "making" and depending on the space it always varies.
3. How do you spend your time when you're not working in the studio?
My life is a balance between work, family and studio. I'm the Managing Director at Toronto School of Art and I'm lucky to work with so many artists and creative people. I'm also the mom of a busy 5 year old. Lego and Superheros consume my life right now. I love gardening and it's a big part of my life as well as my well being. Right now we are preparing the gardens for spring. Everyone pitches in and helps with the gardens, even our dog Diesel. We have started our vegetable seedlings and with the recent warm temperatures I love looking at new growth in the garden.
Image "Lego Hovercrafts" by Sebastian
This fall I moved my mother out of the family home which she lived in for 50 years since moving to Canada. It was both difficult and exciting all at the same time. Lots of stories and many great treasures were found. I'm sure they will find their way into future artworks in some form. I was pretty sad to leave the garden that my parents built to another family but I know they will enjoy it eventually have their own stories.
4. What artist living or dead would you most like to have dinner with? What would you order? What question would you ask him/her?
I would love to meet Nancy Spero. She was so inspirational as an artist, printmaker, feminist, mother. Her work addressed the realities of political violence and as a she developed a distinct body of work using so many mediums including drawing, painting, collage and printmaking. She was so active as an artist even up until her death despite battling degenerative arthritis.
I'm not sure what I would order because I would probably to nervous to eat. I would just listen to her and let the conversation unfold.
5. What's next in terms of your studio practice?
I'm fascinated with the Cicada insect. They are so magical and I love hearing the sounds they make. When I was in graduate school I learned about the 17 year Cicada emergence. The sound is so unforgettable. Various "Broods" or species make their appearance every 17 years in parts of North America. Brood V will emerge this spring in Maryland, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. Sounds like a road trip to gather some footage and sounds.
Not sure what is going to unfold in the studio but once I gather images and footage things begin to take shape. I would like to combine digital images with hand drawn images so I will likely start with a new series of drawings. Makeshift was a big project for me as it was originally created for the Kelowna Art Gallery and carried over into this exhibition at Loop with some new pieces particularly the ceramic objects.
I'm also really excited to start working with the Nature Centre at High Park. They have this terrific community project called the "Urban Bat Project". You can rent out a monitor and help collect data on the bats in and around Toronto and learn about their habitats.
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How To Know When Shrimp Are Done Cooking
How Do I Know When Shrimp Are Perfectly Cooked & Ready to Eat?
There are many ways to cook and serve shrimp. Do you remember Pvt. Benjamin Buford's line in Forest Gump?
"Anyway, like I was sayin', shrimp is the fruit of the sea. You can barbecue it, boil it, broil it, bake it, sauté it. Dey's uh, shrimp-kabobs, shrimp creole, shrimp gumbo. Pan fried, deep fried, stir-fried. There's pineapple shrimp, lemon shrimp, coconut shrimp, pepper shrimp, shrimp soup, shrimp stew, shrimp salad, shrimp and potatoes, shrimp burger, shrimp sandwich. That- that's about it."
What Pvt. Buford doesn't tell you is how to know when shrimp are done cooking and need to be removed from the heat so they don't overcook. Shrimp are one of those versatile ingredients that are easy to feature in a meal because of their simple sweet flavor, speed of cooking and compatibility with so many other ingredients.
Whether you are creating a shrimp Creole, stir-fry, seafood pasta dish, simple "shrimp on the barbie", or one of the other hundreds of ways to serve shrimp, the most important thing to remember is not to overcook them. We've all done it and end up with a hard, rubbery texture that is OK to eat, just not that OK.
You really notice overcooked shrimp in a shrimp cocktail. You can bury over-cooked shrimp in a spicy tomato sauce or cream based French sauce but when it's just a shrimp and some cocktail sauce, you know immediately something's not right.
That's why it is so important to know when shrimp are done cooking and ready to serve.
How Do You Know When Shrimp Are Done?
There are several methods for judging when shrimp are properly cooked. Is one method better than another? I'll let you test them all and decide for yourself.
From SeaPak Shrimp & Seafood Company – These guys have been around and selling shrimp for over 60 years so I'm taking their word they know what they're talking about.
They say, "Shrimp should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 ºF. They will become an opaque whitish color when fully cooked."
I'm not sure many of us are going to pull out our instant thermometers when grilling or pan frying shrimp but it's an option. The change in color is how I learned from a cookbook early on and how I've been testing for shrimp doneness for years.
Raw shrimp start out with gray shells and translucent flesh which according to Webster's Dictionary means, "permitting the passage of light: a) clear, transparent; b) transmitting and diffusing light so that objects beyond cannot be seen clearly."
When properly cooked, the exterior should be pink with red tails and the flesh is slightly opaque and a little "white" in color. Here's where it gets confusing because a "little white" may vary from cook to cook. If it is bright white in color, there's a good chance the shrimp are overcooked.
I have been cooking shrimp this way for as long as I can remember and still find it difficult to nail it just right especially when you have to take into consideration the shrimp will continue to cook after removing from the heat unless you cool them off in an ice bath. While researching for this article I learned another way to tell when the shrimp are done that looks promising.
Raw shrimp (previously frozen) start out with just a little curl to their shape. I wouldn't call them straight but with just a little pressure, you can straighten them out. When you cook shrimp, they naturally start to curl.
According to what I've recently learned, when they form a C-shape, they are perfectly cooked. However, if you let them continue to cook, they will twist into an O-shape signifying they are overcooked. An easy way to remember this is C-shaped stands for "cooked" and O-shaped stands for "overcooked".
This looks like a promising technique for telling when shrimp are cooked to perfection but what if you have them on skewers for shrimp kabob? The shrimp aren't going to curl any because of the skewer so I'd suggest you go back to the Color technique and over time resort to my last technique….
The more you cook shrimp or any ingredient for that matter, the more you'll being able to tell when something is done, by experience. Not only using all your senses including sight, touch, smell or even hearing but a feeling of "just knowing" when something is done.
This technique comes with time and lots of experience. The more you cook shrimp using the techniques above, the sooner you'll be able to "just know" when it feels like it's done and ready to plate. I pay attention to this feeling every time I cook and sometimes get it right and sometimes wrong knowing I'll be better next time.
Other Considerations
Shells On or Off – Cooking time is longer with shell on so you have to adjust cooking time accordingly. In my opinion leaving the shells on helps retain flavor and moisture but shell on or off really depends on the dish. If I'm adding shrimp to a pasta or rice dish, I'll usually remove the peels but if I'm serving a bowl of seasoned boiled or steamed shrimp, I like to leave the shells on.
Size – The size of the shrimp will affect how long they take to cook but if you use the techniques above, you should be able to get great results. Remember, the smaller shrimp will cook much faster so you really need to keep an eye on them.
Heat – I find shrimp does better with a higher heat cooking methods like grilling or pan frying. When I slow cook shrimp in a braise or crock pot recipe, it's almost impossible to keep the shrimp from overcooking unless you add them right at the end. Same with a shrimp risotto. The shrimp is the last ingredient to be added so it can cook from the heat of the risotto and it doesn't take long.
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Thanks for the tips. I especially like the "C" is for cooked, "O" is for overcooked. I will see how this one works out. I usually use the look and see method coupled with experience over time. Like you, sometimes I get it wrong, and sometimes right. I love shrimps!
I cooked shrimp for the very first time last night, I've really only experienced shrimp from the shrimp cocktail kits I've bought at Walmart, For me and my husband, our new years resolution is to try more seafood. I broiled my shrimp for at least 4 minutes on each side, and later discovered that I had left the "peels" on but it still felt as if they were raw, it was pink, but the texture seemed off. I'm not sure if it is from my lack of experience with shrimp or if I actually under cooked it. Help please?
Didn't help me any
I just wanted to know if my very small shrimp is suppose to be white, I use it to make easy shrimp scampi.
I just sent back my fried shrimp for something else. I'm at a restaurant and their fairly small. When I bit into my first shrimp I looked at it. It was translucent (all gray or "clear". No white. ) and the texture was that of raw fish. I sent it back once to be cooked more. When the shrimp came back without improvement I returned the dish to it to the waitress. Am I wrong? Was the shrimp cooked? I have been hospitalized with food poisoning once and take great care not to ever repeat that experience.
Any idea of the cook time for shrimp in a pressure cooker? With a frozen lobster tail, shell down, meat up, it takes 3 minutes on low pressure with a quick release of pressure at the end of 3 minutes. This is with the lobster in a steam pot sitting above the water using a stove top pressure cooker.
How can you tell if the Shrimp is fried, when it's done if it has no shell on it
Very worthwhile article, to the point and we'll writen thank you. I'll I'never forget again C not O thanks
I guess I like my shrimp a little over cooked: solid white in color. But, the last few times I've cooked shrimp (by boiling them), they never get to that stage no matter how long I cook them. What am I doing wrong?
When boiling shrimp bring water to boil put in shrimp when comes back to boil take them off they are done