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Our Vineyard Manager, Stuart Sissins encourages innovation and sustainable vineyard practices on the Estate, having implemented changes such as composting the vineyard, re-using the grape marc and utilising organically certified fertilisers and other products where possible.
He believes strongly in maintaining a balanced eco-system and keeping the vines and soil healthy but ensuring there is the right number of grubs, bugs and microbes to maintain the health of the whole Estate.
Clare Halloran and the winemaking team have also put a number of energy saving initiatives into place, to help reduce the carbon footprint of TarraWarra Estate.
In 2012, a new energy efficient refrigeration system has reduced electricity consumption significantly for what is an essential need in the winery. The heat generated from the refrigeration system is also recovered to generate all the hot water used for the winery and administration office.
To maintain temperature control of wine in the tanks, each tank is fully insulated.
Water in the winery is also re-used for vineyard irrigation and all the left over grape marc produced after the grapes are pressed during vintage, are fed back to the 500 odd head of cattle on the TarraWarra Estate farm.

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Julie White takes over for Sigourney Weaver Tuesday in last season's hit comedy "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike," and the Tony-winner ("The Little Dog Laughed") has plans to change things up.
In "Vanya ...," which won the 2013 Tony Award for Best Play, Masha is the self-absorbed actress who returns to her childhood home, a rambling Pennsylvania farmhouse, with a 20-something-year-old hunk, Spike (Billy Magnussen), in tow. Masha's presence throws into turmoil the lives of her two siblings, Vanya and Sonia (David Hyde Pierce and Kristine Nielsen).
"Sigourney had the star bit in her hip pocket because, to an audience, she just is," White tells the New York Post's Elisabeth Vincentelli. "I had to go more on the text. (Masha) has starred in a franchise called 'Sexy Killer,' so I decided to make her a total ... badass." Adds White: "There's a soupcon of Bruce Willis in my Masha."
White, a Texas native, came on the scene in the mid '90s sitcom "Grace Under Fire," yucking it up opposite Brett Butler's single mom. She told the Post that stepping into Christopher Durang's comedy on Weaver's heels "is like jumping on a speeding train."
"The fear, of course, is that you're going to take a bad step and be run over," she said.
Hyde Pierce said he perceives a subtle difference between his two sexy co-stars: "Maybe the difference is that Sigourney is more of a goddess and Julie is more of a spitfire."
"Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike" ends its run on Aug. 25.


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Depart North America
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Crossing the International Dateline, you will lose a day (which is regained on the return trip).
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Arrive Nadi, Fiji. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your chosen resort.
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Fiji's sun-drenched, palm fringed island resorts are among the best in the world. Each resort has its own unique style, yet they all share the promise of a charming and relaxing stay.
Depart Nadi, Fiji
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Low Season: 1 Dec - 15 Dec'19; 17Jan – 31 Mar'20 & 1 Nov – 15 Dec'20
High Season: 16 Dec'19 – 16 Jan'20; 1Apr – 31 Oct'20 & 16 - 31 Dec'20
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|Musket Cove Island Resort & Marina - (Raintree Hotel Room) 4* Breakfast Incl.
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|Lomani Island Resort - (Deluxe Suite)- 4.5* Breakfast Incl.
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|$ 3,979
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|Six Senses Fiji - (Hideaway Pool Villa)- 5* Breakfast Incl.
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|Yasawa Island Resort & Spa - (Beachfront Bure Suite) 5* Includes All Meals
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For departures from Las Vegas add $250,
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and from Denver/ Miami/ add $535 from Philadelphia/ Boston add $575, from New York add $615. Add on amounts may slightly vary upon reservation and are subject to availability. Please enquire about add on airfares from other US cities.
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- Round trip airfare from North America to Fiji including all taxes with Fiji Airways,
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A 20-year-old Loveland man faces felony charges after allegedly breaking into a South Lincoln Avenue building that's home to an independent laboratory.
Burglary suspect arrested outside Loveland business (updated)
Larimer County Sheriff's Office deputies were called to the business around 10:25 p.m. Tuesday on the report of a burglar alarm. Front Range Laboratories, which performs quality-control testing on compounded pharmaceuticals, has been located at 3985 S. Lincoln Ave. near the intersection of U.S. 287 and Southwest 42nd Street for less than a year. The business moved into the larger space from its downtown Loveland location.
Loveland Police Department officers also responded to assist to the reported burglary just outside of city limits. As first responders to the scene, Loveland police officers surrounded the building, observed a broken window and reportedly saw a man inside the building running to the doors.
When 20-year-old Johnathan Wadsworth Griffin exited the building, Loveland police officers detained him, according to Larimer County Sheriff's Office spokesman John Schulz.
Citing the ongoing investigation, Schulz would not comment on what items, if any, had been found in Griffin's possession.
A broken window at the back of the building was being repaired on Wednesday, but Jennifer Travis, chief financial officer and co-owner of Front Range Labs, declined to comment on damage to the interior of the building.
After Griffin had been detained, Schulz said that Larimer County Sheriff's Office deputies and Loveland police officers searched the building and did not find anyone else inside. While investigators believe that Griffin acted alone, Schulz said the burglary remains under investigation.
"We haven't ruled out completely that there were other people involved," he said.
Griffin faces felony charges of second-degree burglary, theft, criminal mischief and possession of burglary tools. He was remanded to Larimer County Jail.


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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Team owner Jack Roush
said Wednesday he's satisfied with the penalty NASCAR levied against
driver Carl Edwards for his intentional accident with Brad Keselowski.
Edwards was in an early accident with
Keselowski in Sunday's race at Atlanta, and later returned to the track
and deliberately wrecked Keselowski. The contact sent Keselowki's car
airborne, and NASCAR parked Edwards for the remainder of the race.
On Tuesday, Edwards was placed on probation for
three races.
"We are satisfied that NASCAR fairly considered
all the circumstances in its decision to discipline Carl," said Roush.
Roush said he looked forward to a NASCAR-called
meeting next weekend at Bristol between the two drivers and Keselowski
car owner Roger Penske.
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time," said Roush, who added the incident overlooked an otherwise good
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I discovered this book here . After recognizing the author of this book has created some of the loveliest wedding stationery , I had to add this to the bookclub list. Find yours here.
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I discovered this book here . After recognizing the author of this book has created some of the loveliest wedding stationery , I had to add this to the bookclub list. Find yours here.
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I love creating things and doing all types of crafts. Unfortunately I don't have the time to do all the crafts on my list or starred in my reader. When I saw this book, I was so excited to have a book filled with little things I could create and add my style too. You may feel the same, check it out here.
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I love wallpaper especially old vintage patterns. When I see lovely paper with no use in my house I'd love to be able to do something with it. This book, may be just what I'm looking for.
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I saw this Screen Printing Kit at Urban Outfitters and just swooned. This would be such a great holiday gift. Don't you agree?
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Paper Source. It opened here in Charlotte and I like others who crowded the store couldn't be more delighted. I filled my basket with all types of stuff {I think it was just my excitement from seeing too many goodies all at once}. Then I calmed down and focused on a project. Holiday Cards and Invitations for my niece's birthday party. And I left with a whole bunch of these …
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I saw this project on Once Wed and besides thinking that they come up with such great things for you to do yourself, I also thought how these crepe paper medallions could be used for gift tags on party favors or gifts for any occassion. I also thought this would be such a great project for my niece and I to do but I'm sure I'll probably do all the work and she'll take the credit 🙂
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When I saw this easy DIY project from Design Sponge and thought wonderful this would be as a decorative element for a party. Find lovely decorative paper from places like paper mojo, shop heidi or paper source {for starters} that work into your party theme and colors and fill with decorative blooms or party trinkets etc. You could also make smaller ones and mix big with small for centerpieces. The ideas are limitless.


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Is Responsive Design a chic buzzword or a groundbreaking principle of design? A steadily growing part of Internet users wants to use the WWW from smartphones, tablets and similar mobile devices. These users want to be able to use a website with all the functions - it must be "Responsive". Responsive design is a competitive factor - and an SEO success factor.
What is Reponsive Design Anyway? "Responsive" can be translated as "answering". Responsive Design is a web design approach that adapts elements of the design to the particular screen. On a Responsive Design site, for example, the menu items are hidden on a smartphone or arranged vertically one below the other, while they are horizontally aligned in the design for a regular screen. The input methods of a responsive website must also be selected in such a way that they can be operated on a touchscreen as well as with the mouse.
Up to now, newspapers have often taken the path to offer mobile users a separate mobile rather than a responsive version. However, this practice is more and more a thing of the past. Responsive design means that the responsive website automatically adapts to the screen size, without having to load its own version. Many providers provide their own apps instead of a responsive site, but who likes to install an app for everything and everything? Especially for users who visit a page only occasionally, it is essential to find a functioning and full-fledged Responsive website for mobile devices. An app is therefore not a substitute for Responsive Design.
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[Cannes Lions Award-Winning "Three Little Pigs advert" (by TheGuardian)]
I'm not a huge fan of video ads except when they're done so well that they're almost like mini-movies in how they tell stories. This year's winner of a Cannes Lions Award as well as the Clio Grand Award for film ads is just such an ad.
Quite good, isn't it? It was viral for some time there but I find that a lot of people still haven't seen it.
If you're interested in seeing the other 2013 Clio winners in this category, go here. For the Cannes Lions, go here (if you'd like to see the ads without having to subscribe, go here for a smaller selection).
In related recent news: 25 Nike ads that shaped the brand's history, in celebration of Nike's 25th anniversary of the "Just Do It" campaign. Can you believe it has been going strong for so many years?
For many non-ad people, ads as a creative art form became more interesting after Mad Men, the AMC Network TV show, started airing. When Don Draper, the main character, is pitching ideas in client meetings, each of his speeches unfolds like an irresistible story. Jon Hamm, the actor, makes every pitch an admirable performance art. We, as viewers, sit still in our seats, mesmerized by his voice, his expressions and his words. Often, the scenes leading up to the big pitch, where the creatives are bantering back and forth, trying to come up with the right ideas, are rather fun as well. Beautifully-written by Matthew Weiner, who manages to pack so much into each scene – peeling back even more character layers through their complex interactions, ever-evolving plot points and the never-dull story arcs. The last season ended with one of Draper's most honest pitches ever and cost him his job. Quite the cliff-hanger. Let's see where he takes his storytelling talents in the next season.
Here's a list of some of the best ad pitches from the show. There are plenty more, of course, but you'll have to hunt them down on Youtube. And, in a wonderful life-imitating-art-imitating-art way, earlier this year, American Airlines and Johnnie Walker Black Label had both released vintage-looking ads with Jon Hamm and Christina Hendricks (who plays one of the key women on the show) respectively. These were actually interesting to watch for a while. The New Yorker wrote a lovely piece on them that, I think, I enjoyed even more than the ads (which do get a bit stale and tiresome after about the 50th time).
We are, of course, seeing another mini-revolution in ads now with the ubiquity of online media and mobile devices. For the past couple of years, several online magazine and news sites have already been dabbling in what's called native or context-relevant ads or even sponsored content, which take the form of video, images, articles, music, etc. Basically, these are a supposedly seamless blend of advertising and editorial content. This is because, unlike TV and print, online media companies can use automated software that scans the content being consumed, in real time, recognizing words, objects, brands, sounds, music, people and dialogue. These can then be mapped to relevant keywords that pull from an ad library to show the online viewer an ad that is connected to the content they're viewing / reading. Such software can also consider viewer history and browsing behavior to filter the mapped keywords further.
Of all these focused ads, video is the most sought-after as it can pull a consumer in more easily than ad content that they have to read. Facebook is also reportedly getting into video ads sometimes later this year. So, although there are some challenges with transitioning the contextual online video ad model to mobile, this has to be yet another nail in the coffin for traditional network television, not to mention print journalism and, potentially, even online journalism (for those sites that do not catch on to this development in time).
Let me leave you with some lovely words from Draper's most famous pitch from Season 1 of Mad Men – The Kodak Picture Carousel. And, if you're interested in the history of this old-fashioned gizmo, The New York Times has you covered.
Well, technology is a glittering lure. But there's the rare occasion when the public can be engaged on a level beyond flash, if they have a sentimental bond with the product. My first job, I was in-house at a fur company, with this old pro copywriter. Greek, named Teddy. And Teddy told me the most important idea in advertising is "new". Creates an itch. You simply put your product in there as a kind of… calamine lotion. But he also talked about a deeper bond with the product: nostalgia. It's delicate… but potent. Teddy told me that in Greek, "nostalgia" literally means, "the pain from an old wound". It's a twinge in your heart, far more powerful than memory alone. This device isn't a spaceship. It's a time machine. It goes backwards, forwards. It takes us to a place where we ache to go again. It's not called the Wheel. It's called a Carousel. It lets us travel the way a child travels. Around and around, and back home again… to a place where we know we are loved.


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"Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" may be getting its most badass host since Regis chucked up the deuces.
After the news broke that Cedric the Entertainer is leaving "Millionaire" after one season, Deadline reports the show is already set to cast its new host: Terry Crews!
Could there be a better choice? Crews is currently starring in Fox's "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," is part of the "Expendables" movies and, oh yeah, he stars in the Old Spice commercials!
Those commercials are awesome! Terry is a song, but those commercials make us want to roll our windows down, get punched in the face and Crews. If any of the spots can be believed, Crews talks to tigers, his biceps have biceps and explosions happen whenever he says, "Explosion!" It's kind of like when Daenerys from "Game of Thrones" says "Dracarys" so her dragons will breath fire, but way cooler because it's real life! (Just let us dream.)
Though Crews will undoubtedly be entertaining if confirmed as host, contestants better watch out if they stink up the place. His odor blocking power knows no bounds.


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Well, almost. It's 61.5 oz. of it.
Other Inglehoffer mustards remain available in my area, but the Sweet Hot variety has vanished from store shelves for some reason. It's definitely systematic. I don't know whether it's regional, or the start of a discontinuation, or what, though at least one other person has complained of its absence on Facebook.
I'll probably ultimately write a letter or make a phone call. As you can see, though, it's pretty much solved for me for a good while. Found these on Amazon.com (hat tip, Jenny). They have a best-by date of August 24, 2012. I don't know if I'll use all of this by then—a little goes a long way—but even if I don't, I'm sure it'll remain fine. Mustard is made of things that tend to keep well. Happy times!


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Hello again everybody...
Somebody flipped the switch from May to July here in Minnesota. The forecast for yesterday was for highs in the mid-80's and we ended up setting a record high at 97. Woops.
Did I ever mention how glad I am that I gave up on the meteorology bit?
Today we get low 90's and gale-force winds. If you're not familiar with the "wind tunnel effect" in downtown Minneapolis, let's just say it's noticeable on a relatively calm day. On a day like today where the airport's measuring the current wind speed at 25 mph with gusts up to 46 mph, walking around downtown means taking risks with your life. For those of you who own small dogs, taking them for a walk today would turn into flying a canine kite in short order.
And thanks to the ceaseless construction downtown, the "wind-tunnel effect" turns into the "sand-based involuntary exfoliation effect", which is nice. And the grit left behind in your mouth doesn't have any distinctive flavor, so that's helpful. I just feel bad for people without glasses. I got stuff in my eyes as it is. Those poor schmucks have to really be suffering!
So does all this talk about my trials and travails getting into work mean I don't have much of a column today? Could be. After all, I haven't written it yet!
But I'll tell you what I know. I've been getting emails from you my loyal readers with links to stories relevant to the blog. So I've decided to start posting them here on the blog and tacking on a few thoughts of my own. Plus today I've got another edition of the Mailbag. So let's get to it!
"No man ever listened himself out of a job."
- Calvin Coolidge (1872 - 1933), 30th President of the United States
Yes, I'm responsible for 95% of the "talking" on the blog. But I like to think that I "listen" to you, my dear readers, as often as I can. And if I can incorporate your responses into my columns, all the better!
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First up today, we dip into the Sports Take Mailbag:
Today's question comes from Cathy in Maple Grove:
"Hi Dan,
I have a question for you. The other night, about midnight, there was a grand slam home run. Good way to end a long game! But they kept calling it a 'walk off' grand slam. What does the 'walk off' part mean? Love the blog! Keep it up!"
Thanks for the kind words Cathy.
For those of you not following the Twins all that closely, Cathy's referencing the Twins/Tigers tilt from May 14th when Joe Crede won the game for the Twins in the bottom of the 13th inning.
Simply put, a "walk off" play is any offensive play that ends a game. In Joe's case, he hit that home run, and his team "walked off" the field with the win.
Most of the time games are ended by the defense. A final fly out, ground out, strike out, etc. But if a home team breaks a tie in the bottom of the ninth (or in extra innings) or comes from behind in said situation to win the game, it's generally going to be on a "walk off" play.
Usually these plays are followed by a mobbing of the player who scored the winning run, or the player who got the winning hit, or often both. Once said player is mobbed, they're usually slapped on the head as a form of celebration. If you watch closely, a player who's just hit a walk-off home run will usually flip off their batting helmet as they approach the waiting mob at home plate. That's because their teammates will often slap their heads so hard that the helmet will slide down and cause more damage than it actually prevents.
(Aside: They're not brain surgeons people, they're ball players. These are the same people who think that a shaving-cream-pie-to-the-face or covering a guy's underwear with peanut butter is the height of comedy.)
But if they win it in the bottom of the 9th or the bottom of an extra-inning, wouldn't that always be a "walk off" play, Dan?
Excellent question readers!
No, not necessarily. Allow me to paint you a picture:
Say it's the bottom of the ninth, the bases are loaded and the meat-head on the mound walks in the winning run. That wouldn't be considered a "walk off walk" because the pitcher was the one causing the run to be scored. The batter was only involved insofar as taking the pitch. Not really an offensive play, so the "walk off" tag generally isn't used.
Likewise, passed balls, wild pitches and errors usually don't earn the "walk off" label.
Singles, doubles, triples, home runs and sacrifice flies are the plays that usually get "walk off" slapped on to them when they end a game.
So why do these plays earn their own label?
Mostly because only home teams can have "walk off"plays. If road teams take a lead in extra innings, they still have to get three outs in the bottom half to win the game. So the only way a team can "walk off" with a win is if they're at home. That means the home crowd has a chance to go crazy when their team wins on one of those plays. And when you have an exciting finish, and a crazy crowd, labels like "walk off" get created.
I hope that answers your question Cathy. Thanks again for contributing to the Mailbag. Remember, if you want your question answered, send an email to: firstname.lastname@example.com. There's no such thing as a dumb question, but some questions do allow me to be more entertaining than others!
Finally today a couple of Links for you:
Mary in Plymouth sent in a link to this article on Twins catcher Mike Redmond.
Red Dog doesn't get the press that Joe Mauer, aka Baby Jesus, gets. But in a lot of ways, he's just as important to the Twins' success. And because it's a City Pages article, the author gets plenty of room to spell that out. I enjoyed it a lot.
Josh in Shoreview sent along this link from Scott Miller of CBS Sportsline.com. Scott's a former Minneapolis guy, not to mention a fantastic writer, so I always enjoy his work. Josh sent this particular article to me in response to my lamentations over the struggles of the Twins' bullpen.
Basically the article says that bullpens everywhere are struggling. So I guess I shouldn't feel quite so bad. Although that series in New York was enough to test anyone's patience.
To whit, it just crossed the wire that the Twins have placed reliever Craig Breslow on the waiver wire, where he's been claimed by the Oakland A's. Considering the Twins got him via waivers from the Cleveland Indians, I guess that's an appropriate way for Breslow to exit stage left.
(Get it? He's a southpaw? That was for you Lon!).
The Twins had already called up beefy right-handed reliever Sean Henn from AAA Rochester to take the spot opened by starter Glen Perkins' trip to the disabled list. So in response to Breslow's departure, the Twins have called up right-handed starter Anthony Swarzak who's compiled a 3-4 record with a 2.25 ERA. He'll take what would've been Perkins' next start on Saturday.
So check those links out. I promise, they're good reading. If you've got a link you'd like to share, you can send an email to: email@example.com.
That's all for today. Make sure to check back on Friday for your weekly dose of DFTU. You know you've got the fever, I've got your cure (and it's got nothing to do with a cowbell).
Until then, thanks for reading!
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Month: October, 2009
I was taking in the sunset, they were walking along the sea wall. Strangers crossing paths.
This stranger just happened to have a camera. A few seconds later, we had this photograph of teenage lovebirds.
I'm just a softy when it comes to happy couples.
This photograph was taken at the Hunting Island Lighthouse 150th Anniversary Celebrations. As the various dignitaries were gathering under the tent, the bagpiper was playing a reel.
I can't help but imagine this bagpiper as the lighthouse keeper one hundred years ago, on this isolated island. No one to hear but the occasional sea gull. Maybe the plaintive notes would travel over the waters and let sailors know land was near.
They were walking down the street, hand in hand, laughing. They exuded radiant youthful love.
I simply had to stop them and ask if I could take their photograph. They graciously accepted.
It's an age old love story: They are both from away. They met and fell in love, but she had to move away to college. Luke couldn't be without Stacy. He followed her to Savannah.
Luke & Stacy: may the road ahead hold joy and happiness.
This past weekend was the Beaufort County Haunted Library Tour. This is an event organized by teenagers that are part of the teen advisory board. You get to visit after hours and meet some of the interesting denizens inhabiting the library when the lights are out…
We offered to take a few photographs of the proceedings. Here is a rather dramatic one of the tour guide.
Congratulation to all the teens for all their hard work and dedication to making the evening a success. Looking forward to next year's tour.
As we were strolling in Beaufort's Waterfront Park, we were struck by the beauty of the view.
This was a potent reminder of why we love the low country. Where else can you get such a magnificent vista from a downtown park?
One of the question that needs answered when deciding to have a portrait taken is wether the portraits will be taken in a studio or on location. There is no right or wrong answer. It is simply a matter of preference and personal style. Here is a short list of factors to consider.
Studio Portraits
Studio Portraits provide an easier environment for the photographer. They have total control of the light and can take advantage of this to create some truly dramatic portraits.
Studios often have a selection of props (furniture, plants, backgrounds) that allow for good staging.
Studios also lend themselves to more classical and timeless portraits, with a neutral background.
The one drawback of studios is that often, clients are less comfortable. You are in the photographer's environment with stands, strobes, softboxes, backgrounds, etc… This can be quite intimidating.
Location Portraits
On location portraits have the advantage of being held where clients are comfortable. Instead of being in the photographer's domain, you are in the comfort of a familiar setting.
You can get a much bigger variety of locales. You can have a beach, a park, a forest background, a river's edge, even your living room.
Natural light can be stunning! Sunrise or Sunset light is magical.
Natural light can be harsh! Noon light makes for some very harsh shadows.
Location portraiture lends itself well to more casual family portraits.
Location portraiture can be more difficult for the photographer. They don't have as much control over the light or the weather. It is also more time consuming, as there is some travel involved, maybe some scouting ahead of time. While we don't charge more for location portraiture, some photographers do have a higher sitting fee for locations outside the studio.
Which One?
Factors you should consider include the "look" you are after and where in your home the portrait will be:
- A family portrait to remind you of the wonderful summer vacation you took – Outdoor portraits would be ideal
- A corporate headshot, a cap and gown graduation – Classic studio portraits are what you want.
- A portrait for the formal living room that is oak paneled – A classic look would probably be better than a high key portrait.
- Your 5 year daughter's portrait for her room – a light or pastel background – could be studio or on location
Your photographer should consult with you before the photo session to make sure you get something that matches what you want.


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Running buddies!
After an intense week of two-a-days, a day off on Saturday in the car was a welcome break and running with Jessica yesterday was awesome! The weekend started out a little later than planned because some unexpected car trouble delayed us several hours. After fog and crazy rain, we finally arrive to Michigan!
Jessica and I met a couple years ago when we had both just graduated (she had completed a master's and I had just finished college). We were unemployed and applying for jobs all summer and would run together occasionally. And that is how we became friends. Running can lead to great friendships. We've done two half marathons and a marathon (ugh…that marathon) together.
Jessica is not my only running buddy. Now that I've joined a running group, I run with people at least once a week. You really get to know people well when you spend several hours running with them every week. Jessica and I only get to run together a couple times a year, so we really have to take advantage when we can!
We timed Sunday's eight miles for when the
world's cutest toddler my nephew was taking his morning nap. We set out for a fun run through Ann Arbor. It's always fun to have some new scenery to run with and running is a great way to catch up with friends! Plus, Jessica had a pretty amazing slide down a hill while I watched breathlessly. She survived and then we were a bit paranoid about ice but made it through!
As an awesome, unrelated comment: my nephew can now say Hannah!


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Stripers still here………..where are you?
Plenty of fish still in the area. Fall run is upon us. The guys that are still out are doing well. Like, Matt Senecal from Marlborough, MA. His family have a small cottage next to Kay's home and Matt and other members of his family love to fish the oceanfront near the shop, just over the dunes from their cottage. On Monday, Matt fished the beachfront near the shop and caught this nice striper on clams. It weighed in at 11 lbs, but had already been gutted.
We also have had past Surfland employee Tom Barnes in a few times over the last week. He was one of the lucky ones to get his drive on permit. He came in yesterday afternoon to let us know that there are tons of schoolies along the oceanfront. He used worms and couldn't keep his line in the water they were hitting the bait so fast. They were little, but fun to catch he said. They ranged in size from about 12″-18″ and the only reason he stopped was because he ran out of worms!
Also, received this picture from Dustin Leblanc back in September. Sorry forgot to post, but like the caption says lots of fish around and Tom also just confirmed that yesterday. Remember, in past years without a lot of storms we have had people catch stripers out here into November. And with some nice days coming in the not so far future, we suggest you put in some time on the oceanfront!
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October 7, 2018 at 7:44 pm
Tides and surf have been to rough to fish last 3 trips down. Trying to set something up for this week. Hope some fish still around, but we're good just being there.
October 11, 2018 at 2:25 pm
Finally some fish! Caught a handful at lot 1 and a bonito in the river by the Captains. But man that surf is rough fished 5 ounces of weight. Tide way up and way in . Looking forward to next week, and another shot at it
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MP, Rajasthan on very high alert following terror threat
New Delhi, Aug 21: A high state of alert is in place in Madhya Pradesh after intelligence reports suggested the presence of an ISI agent and four others.
The Intelligence Bureau picked up information stating that four people along with an ISI agent has managed to slip into the country. A letter written by the Sirohi Superintendent of Police, Kalyanmal Meena stated that an act of terror could be carried out at any time.
Based on this alert, the police have begun checking hotels, bus stations and crowded places to ensure that nothing untoward takes place.
High alert sounded after 4 men along with ISI agent enter India
An Intelligence Bureau official tells OneIndia that the alert is specific in nature. The four persons entered through the Rajasthan-Gujarat border. Further security has been stepped up at the Jaipur airport as well.
It may be recalled that an alert had been sounded in Bengaluru, following which security was enhanced. The alert spoke about a possible terror attack in the city. Police sources said the alert was sounded on Friday night asking all police officers to be vigilant and directing police to be present everywhere following intelligence inputs about a possible terror attack.
There was intelligence input that a group of terrorists was planning to create terror and panic in the country, the sources said.
Security has been strengthened at all important installations and public places such as bus stands, railway stations, temples, markets, malls and government offices.
Besides Bengaluru, vigil has also been tightened in Hubballi-Dharwad, Kalaburagi, Raichur, Chitradurga, Mangaluru, Davangere, Udupi, Mysuru and Tumakuru.
Police personnel were seen searching bags and frisking passengers at the railway stations and bus stands on Saturday.
Always alert: How Indian Army was set to hit Pakistan
Multi-layer security arrangements were witnessed at important temples in the state.
Devotees were frisked before being let inside Udupi Krishna, Kukke Subrahmanya and Ranganatha temples at Srirangapatna and Chamundi shrine in Mysuru.
Police said tight security helped them in nabbing an eight-member gang in Mangaluru, where they were planning a heist on Friday night.


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Well, Christmas time is here. It's my little monkey's first!
We went to our local Christmas parade, on a whim, the other night. It wasn't too exciting, but Baby sure liked it. He enjoyed the sounds, and the lights, and the flashing blue light on the cop car blocking traffic, nearby.
Baby got a gift at my work Christmas party the other day. I expected him to really enjoy pulling the tissue paper out of the bag, but was not interested at all. So, in efforts to make Christmas a little more fun, we are going to "practice". We will pull tissue paper out of a bag and tear paper. Maybe this way, he will know what to do when Christmas rolls around. And, it's good, seasonal fine motor learning, anyway (yes, I used to teach in a 1-year-old classroom, and yes, I had to write lesson plans that included this sort of thing).
My sweet boy is sick for the first time. We've had the sniffles before, but this is the first time he has actually been sick. It's so pitiful.
Here's my sick boy with his Fever-Bugz on. For the record, I found them to be really inaccurate. Maybe he is too little?
The big new is that Baby got a "new" room! It's not done, yet, but I will give you a post about it, when it is. The main change? No crib!


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"Modern" online therapy is relatively new, because the Internet is still relatively young. But many professionals have used technology for more than a century to treat patients who are far away – they called this technology "the telephone." Telephone consultation in talk therapy has been acceptable for many years, and more modern telehealth services have been in use for a variety of health conditions for more than two decades. There isn't a huge body of supporting research around all forms of online therapy – but there is some, and it is quite promising. You will find some online resources in S2S.
Online therapy can be delivered in a few different ways. There is video therapy (where someone might Skype into a session with you), chat or text-based therapy (like having a conversation in Facebook messenger), phone therapy, and any mix of those services. Some providers offer exclusively online therapy. You may be able to find a provider who can mix online and offline sessions (so they see you in person infrequently but check in using the Internet.)
Online therapy can be attractive for several reasons.
- It can be less expensive than in-person therapy.
- It can be convenient if you can't afford transportation or if your therapist is far away.
- It can be less embarrassing, if you are uncomfortable that you might be seen going into an office for therapy.
- It's convenient. You can work around the rest of your schedule, and you don't have to get dressed up (although we recommend wearing something appropriate for video chatting).
However, there are some things to keep in mind.
- Just like with in-person therapy, you may not get a good fit for a therapist. It's okay to ask for a change.
- Some things don't translate well over text or video. You lose a lot of nuance in body language and tone of voice in text. And even though video helps, you might experience issues with lighting or sound.
- There are a lot of providers out there, so it can be hard to find the right one. You're going to need to vet the information.
- Payment can be complicated. You may have to sign up in advance for sessions, or pay monthly to use the service, and the provider may or may not take insurance.
There are other mental health services and supports in addition to therapy that you may also receive online. These include working with or talking to a peer support specialist, life coach, or person who has received training on how to support others. Whether they are working alongside a mental health professional or not, these individuals can be helpful and valuable professional resources for you, but they are not considered to be a substitute for therapy with a licensed professional therapist.
In addition to online therapy itself, you can also find a lot of online therapy-based tools out there. Usually these are tools or worksheets adapted from therapeutic techniques. They might be interactive modules or lessons. For example, from the area of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), you might find a resource worksheet or app you can use to help you list your feeling and what you can do with them. While, again, these do not substitute for therapy, they can introduce and orient you to some accepted therapeutic techniques and help you demystify what might happen when you meet with a therapist. They can also help you decide if these are tools and techniques that you will find helpful when you do search for therapy later on.


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By Henry John Steiner
Historian of Sleepy Hollow, New York
Introducing the tomcod
Before we suburbanites came to Sleepy Hollow, Tarrytown, and the other river towns, there were the millionaires—our neighborhoods are carved from their estates. Before them, there were farmers—they displaced (to put it nicely) the Native American farmer/hunters who inhabited these lands for thousands of years. But even before the native people there was the humble tomcod, swimming in the Hudson.
December has long been the month for tomcod (Microgadus tomcod), also known as the Atlantic tomcod, tommy cod, frostfish, poulamon (French), or winter cod. I wonder how many hungry, bygone residents of our community have sustained themselves on tomcod when there was little else at hand? Few of us give these small creatures a passing thought, or even know that they exist at all. Be that as it may, they are out there now, along the edge of the Hudson—a modest little fish. It is described as an "in-shore fish," rarely swimming into deep water, sticking to shallows, estuaries, and tributaries. And it loves the cold, being able to tolerate extremely cold temperature and significant fluctuations in water salinity.
The similarity and dissimilarity of the tomcod to the codfish
A first sight the tomcod appears to be a miniature codfish. Like the cod, it has a marked "overbite," with the upper jaw protruding beyond the lower. Both types of fish share a small barbel or filament projecting downward from the chin; both fish also display a pale lateral line along the sides. The most obvious differences between the adult tomcod and the adult cod have to do with size and girth. The tomcod is very much smaller; in fact the record weight of this species is little more than a pound and a quarter, whereas the record size of an Atlantic cod was in excess of 200 pounds before it was commercially fished to less gargantuan proportions. Also, the tomcod is considerably more slender than the cod. There are other subtle differences too. At the risk of getting too technical, in the tomcod the origin of the first dorsal fin aligns approximately with the midpoint of the pectoral fin, while in the codfish this point aligns further forward on the pectoral fin. Additionally, the tomcod's caudal fin (or tail fin) is more rounded than that of the cod and the tomcod's eyes are smaller in proportion to the whole.
In recent Hudson River lore
In the past six years, there has been important scientific news that affects the desirability of tomcod as quarry. I will get to that in a moment, but first let us reflect a bit on how our community related to the fish in decades gone by.
Whatever local knowledge one needed about fishing—or tomcod—once safely reposed with the late Tony Morabito. Tony was the proprietor of the now extinct Hudson Valley Rod and Gun Shop, formerly located on Beekman Avenue in Sleepy Hollow. He was born-and-bred in Sleepy Hollow and was one of the last to know anything about the lore of tomcod fishing in the Hudson River towns. He and his family fished here and catered to local fishermen for two long generations.
Years ago when I first approached Tony on the subject of tomcod, I think he was a little surprised at my sudden curiosity about the "December fish." It had likely been a long time since anyone had raised the subject with him. Within the last fifty years the tomcod season still figured on the fishing calendar, but today I imagine it would be a rare occurrence to spot even one hardy fisherman angling for them.
There was a time when I carried with me the impression that the best time to hunt tomcod was at night. Tony corrected my notion, indicating that there was nothing magical about nighttime fishing in this case, "When people got out of work it was dark at this time of year—so they fished after sunset." According to Tony, Thanksgiving signaled the beginning of the season for tomcod, and the season continued until the Hudson iced over. They begin to spawn in late November with their numbers increasing during December. The height of egg production is in January. Their eggs are laid in salt water or brackish water in stream mouths or estuary shoals.
Local old-timers can still envision the General Motors workers of another era donning their hats and gloves after sunset, grabbing their fishing gear, and heading across the railroad tracks to the Hudson River shoreline. As trains clattered along in the darkness, dosing commuters glanced out of the windows to catch glimpses of silhouetted figures. The tomcod fishermen warmed themselves over driftwood fires lighted in dented, rusty, fifty-gallon drums. During the 1950s, many of the workers at GM were French Canadians who already possessed a well-developed appreciation for this sleek little fish. It was a love they carried with them from their home fishing grounds in Quebec.
I think it was Tony who told me that, in season, tomcod frequent docks and other kinds of under-water structure. To catch them one needs bait, some small hooks, and a lightweight rod. The preferred baits are bits of sandworm or clams. In olden days often two hooks were used to form a tandem rig. The angler must be sure to hide the hook with the bait—evidently the little fish have a well-developed sense of smell that warns them away from metal. A small weight takes the rig to the bottom, and then it is raised up very slightly. When you feel something dancing gently at the end of your line, it is time to pull up.
What emerges looks like a miniature codfish but unlike the imposing cod the tomcod seldom weighs more than a pound. The fish look olive-brown to green on top, with paler coloring underneath; the sides are darkly mottled with spots and blotches.
These days anglers have fewer options about what to do with their catch. They can let their fish go, or take them home and put them in an aquarium to watch them for a day or two. In years gone by you could also eat them, but today it is plainly not advisable to eat tomcod from the Hudson River. In the old days, Tony prepared his catch by heading and gutting them, and then frying them in breadcrumbs. I also came across an old Native American recipe that called for simmering the fillets in water seasoned with salt and diced onion.
The tomcod—a mutant rock star
For a number of decades, one of the major concerns with the health of the Hudson River has been the presence of a toxic, chemical pollutant, PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls). The lion share of this pollution originated from two General Electric plants which dumped PCBs into the river in the period from 1947 to c1976. For State of New York advice on what Hudson River fish to eat and what not to eat, see this easy-to-read state pamphlet at:
Hudson River fish contain PCB contamination to a greater or lesser degree. The toxins present in certain species are more likely to be a threat to humans whom consume them. Particularly dangerous are high-fat bottom-dwellers such as eels and catfish. Certain people are more at risk to the effects of eating PCB-affected fish: women of childbearing age and children under fifteen years of age.
These days the tomcod is not a very prominent "sports fish," nor is it considered commercially significant. Most consumption of tomcod is by the anglers who catch them and, as a result, state advisories do not feature specific information about the fish, but tend to lump them in the category known as, "all other species." But the tomcod is not just another species. Since 2011 it has emerged as a kind of evolutionary rock star. A study from that year published by researchers from New York University and Boston University revealed that tomcod are the first known vertebrates to manifest high-speed, evolutionary, genetic adaptation. In other words, what normally takes vertebrates millennia to accomplish the tomcod has done in the course of half a century. The little fish is a scientific and natural marvel—a natural marvel living under unnatural environmental pressures.
So what has the tomcod done in record-time to the awe of modern science? It has produced with "lightning speed" a genetic modification or mutation, one that favorably affects the fish's resistance to PCBs. Tomcod in the Hudson River overwhelmingly bear this genetic mutation, and this how it works. Virtually all tomcod in the Hudson River are missing two amino acids in their AHR2 protein. The AHR2 receptor mitigates toxicity in early life. The missing amino acids interfere with the metabolizing of the toxic compound PCB. This enables the fish to store unusually great numbers of PCBs in its fat without becoming ill. Good news for tomcod, bad news for humans who eat tomcod.
Tomcod range from Virginia to Newfoundland; only Hudson River tomcod appear to have this mutation in such overwhelming numbers. One source suggests that 99% of Hudson River tomcod are "mutants," whereas only about 5% of Long Island Sound tomcod possess the mutation. This means that the survival rate of Hudson River tomcod to PCB exposure has significantly improved; it also means that that people and fish (such as striped bass) that consume the tomcod are potentially at greater risk. One could say that,more than ever, humans ought not consume tomcod taken from the Hudson River.
So now rather than hunt and eat tomcod, we can hunt and admire them. They go back a long way with us… or we with them. We always knew there was something special about them; we just didn't know what other special qualities they possessed. No matter what your holiday traditions, it is unlikely that they predate December dinners that human beings have long taken near the Hudson with tomcod as a table offering. This was one of the legacies we were given as residents of the lower Hudson Valley, and with any luck one day it will be a legacy we can enjoy again.
A happy holiday season to all!
©2007-2016 Henry John Steiner


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Secondary Teachers (maternity cover)
About the role of Secondary Teacher:
Simply Supply are recruiting qualified Secondary Teachers on behalf of a fantastic secondary school in Basingstoke, Hampshire.
We are looking for the following subjects:
* Teacher of English – Full time from January 2018 for two terms
* Teacher of Religious Education – Full time from January 2018 for two terms
* Teacher of Pysical Education – Part time (0.8 contract) from January 2018 for two terms
Responsibilities of the role of Secondary Teacher:
Applicants must have recent UK classroom based experience and up to date knowledge of the current curriculum across both Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 in either English, Religious Education and/or Physical Education.
The roles would suit individuals who are looking to step away from the responsibilities of a permanent teaching role but still want to make a difference as a teacher; or those who are just looking for a fixed term contract.
Candidates will be required to work closely in partnership with Teaching Assistants and other members of the specific departments to contribute to the overall success of the pupils within the school.
Responsibilities of Secondary Teacher:
* Delivery of engaging lessons in English, PE and or RE
* Assessment of pupils
* Writing teacher hand overs
* Take direction of teaching assistants/learning support
* Classroom/Behaviour management in line with school policies and procedures
Candidates must have their Qualified Teacher Status or QTLS. Applications from Newly Qualified Teachers are also very welcome.
In return the school will offer performance related pay which is relevant to your experience and qualifications.
Simply Supply is an approved and recommended supplier to Hampshire County Council schools and we work with a vast number of local schools helping with day to day cover but also offering longer term contracts. We are always recruiting secondary, primary and SEN teachers for other supply roles across Hampshire.
How to apply:
Suitability of applications will be subject to our pre-employment checks which include providing details of three professional/academic references (including your most recent employer) and an up to date DBS check.
For further details and to apply for this position, please contact Abi McDowell.
Job Type: Temporary – Long Term
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 2 terms
Pay: £115 – £170 per day


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The idea for an e-commerce platform with up to 100 percent cashback has been evolving since 2014, and one of the first steps was to develop a project plan of this vision. With the project plan in hand, the start-up repay.me was founded in December 2015.
A team of meanwhile 35 employees and freelancers has developed and is fine tuning the last details of the repay.me marketplace. International payment provider adyen was selected and integrated into the platform and cashback systems. Agreements were signed with leading international providers in the adtech sector such as OpenX and Adform. At the same time, the expansion of the cooperation with Intershop, Microsoft and azure were accelerated.
The pre-sale of the REME-Coin presumably starts on the 1st of March, 2018. The pre-sale ends on May 15th 2018, followed by the issue of the REME-Coin on June 14th, 2018.
repay.me is planning to pre-launch the marketplace in the second quarter of 2018, opening it up for exclusive user pre-registration (with invite only) and the listing of products.In addition, the REME-Coin will be issued on June 14th, 2018.
The repay.me marketplace MVP is planned for 3rd quarter of 2018. The self-booking platform via Adform will be made accessible to advertisers.
Part of the cashback is paid out in REME-Coins, and products can be purchased on repay.me marketplace with REME-Coins. It is also possible to book advertisements with the REME-Coin. In addition, the legal requirements for the listing and trading of REME-Coin on various renowned stock exchanges will be created, as far as possible. There will be a connection to a marketplace hub and the possibility of automated product adjustment via an API.
repay.me will release its own mobile app with a connection to the Ethereum Blockchain, which functions as a crypto-wallet. Once the legal requirements have been created, this app can be used, for example, in offline shops for purchasing. In addition, further acceptance points for the REME-Coin will be created, supported by the creation of the possibility to pay with REME-Coins via credit card: Cashback is paid for further user activities such as writing reviews and recommendation ads.
repay.me will be driving the internationalization process forward and will open up additional markets. The focus will be put on targeted offline expansion and the acquisition of additional acceptance points for the REME-Coin. In the wake of this, REME-Coin shall be made available as a payment solution for other marketplaces (including payment splitting). Accordingly, the legal requirements for this are created. The repay.me self-booking platform for advertisers, with REME-Coins as payment method, will be released for other shops and marketplaces.


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Campus Visit/Tour
We welcome Campus Visits from high schools and community – based organizations. Campus Visits are designed to allow counselors and their students to learn more about what makes Guttman unique and the resources available. Please visit our Campus Visit page for more information. Please note, only high school and/or CBO counselors are able to register for a Campus Visit.


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Voter Registration Drive
In New Britain, we have been working hard to support in any way we can families that have chosen our city as their own during the difficult time after the hurricane. Now, we must double up our efforts to make sure they register, vote and engage in our process. Puerto Ricans voting turnout on the island is almost 100% - I am hoping that the "compatriotas" that moved here will follow that same pattern!
The Secretary of the State's office will facilitate the voter registration drive by working with legislators, local governments, and community groups active in helping newly-arrived Puerto Rican families in Connecticut, identifying and registering eligible voters, and training community organizers to register voters as they provide services to affected families.
Our fellow U.S. Citizens from Puerto Rico are still waiting for the federal government to come through for them. I am proud to live in such an open and compassionate state as Connecticut. This voting registration drive sends a message to those displaced by Maria – You are welcome here.