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Bounce flash comparison: With & without the black foamie thing
One of the presentations that I gave at the After Dark event in St Louis, was (perhaps inevitably by now), about bounce flash photography. Part of this was a sequence explaining how the direction that you bounce your flash into, will define the light pattern on your subject. The black foamie thing helps in directing the light from your flash, especially if you want short lighting on your subject.
And here is the comparison – with the black foamie thing, and without. Without flagging the flash, there is direct flash. Then the light is flat and specular and there is a distinct hard shadow that isn't flattering.
camera settings for both images: 1/200 @ f/4 @ 800 ISO
I had our model stand close to a wall (with wooden trim). She was about 6 or 8 feet away from the wall.
On-camera flash modifier – the black foamie thing
The BFT is held in position by two hair bands (Amazon), and the BFT is usually placed on the under-side of the flash-head.
The linked articles will give clearer instruction, especially the video clip on using the black foamie thing.
Related articles
- Black foamie thing
- Video clip – Using the black foamie thing
- Bounce flash portrait – a consistent technique
- Bounce flash – short lighting
- Flash photography basics
- After Dark Edu – Dallas, TX – Feb 2012
Video tutorials to help you with flash photography
If you like learning by seeing best, then these video tutorials will help you with understanding flash photography techniques and concepts. While not quite hands-on, this is as close as we can get to personal instruction. Check out these and other video tutorials and online photography workshops.
Photo gear (or equivalents) used for these images
- Nikon D4
- Nikon 24-120mm f/4 VR /equivalent Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS
- Nikon SB-910 Speedlight /equivalent Canon 600EX-RT Speedlite
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Interview: Stereoponyby Gia Manry,
Band Members:
Aimi - Lead Singer (center)
Nohana - Bassist (left)
Shiho - Drummer (right)
Anime News Network: You've done music for Bleach, Darker than Black, Gundam 00, Tegami Bachi, Yatterman... do you have a favorite among these?
Aimi: For the Yatterman movie, actually, we got to go to the screening and we saw little kids being very excited, so that was very good to see that!
ANN: What's your process for writing songs? Do you start with music, or lyrics?
Aimi: It depends, but for the most part we start with the music.
ANN: And what kinds of things do you base your lyrics on?
Aimi: We all write lyrics, but for me it's whatever I want to share with other people.
Shiho: For me it's more spontaneous. It could be from just sitting in a room or walking the streets or whatever I get from daily life.
Nohana: I write for our fans, the ones we see when performing live. So a lot of it is coming from an appreciation of them.
ANN: "Hitohira no Hanabira" (from Bleach) talks about loving somebody; when singing this song do you have a special someone you think about?
Aimi: Not all of our music is non-fiction... but I wrote it as our debut single so I wrote it so that everyone could relate and listen to it.
ANN: You also worked with singer Yui for your single "I do it." What was that like?
Aimi: Nervous!
Shiho: And excited.
ANN: Are there any other artists you'd like to work with someday?
Aimi: We do get a lot of energy when collaborating with other artists so we'd like to do that more in the future. Right now we're planning something, but we can't talk about the details yet.
ANN: Aimi, you're a fan of AC/DC. Would you like to work with them?
Aimi: (Laughing) I'll think about it!
ANN: In a past interview you said that American fans were more "direct" and energetic than Japanese fans. What did you mean by that? Are they just louder, do they dance more, etc?
Aimi: Even now, the people that interview us, it's a completely different vibe!
ANN: Really? What kinds of questions do you get from interviewers in Japan?
Aimi: The tone itself is much more serious and direct.
Shiho: And the hand gestures are amazing! I like how Americans show their feelings so strongly with hand gestures. That also applies to the audience, I think.
ANN: You also mentioned in that same interview that you're anime fans - what shows are you watching right now?
Aimi: I've been going back to Sailor Moon on YouTube.
ANN: What music types and musicians do you listen to in your free time?
Shiho: I think Pink is amazing. She has all those different aspects, like sexy, and cool. She has that "yeahhh!" attitude.
ANN: How about hobbies?
Shiho: I like to bake and make sweets.
Nohana: And I like to eat them!
ANN: Like, cakes, or candies?
Shiho: Anything really, cream puffs and cupcakes and cookies...
ANN: This isn't your first time to the United States. How do you like Boston so far?
Aimi: I think it's really cute! I keep imagining teddy bears walking around here! And there are very stylish buildings.
ANN: Last time you were here you got to see some of New York; how do you compare the two?
Aimi: If you compare New York to Tokyo, I'd say Boston is more like Kyoto...more chill, and very historical.
ANN: Do you have anything you'd like to say to your fans outside of Japan?
Aimi: Everyone knows that the situation in Japan is difficult right now, but we feel like we're getting a lot of support from people outside of Japan. Through our music, we want to give back to America for that support. We love America!
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It's a 'message to youth reprinted, with acknowledgement to and permission from DAILY WORD, September 13, 1969.".
In September 1969, my mother had four children, ages 10, 9, 6 and 5 and I'm thinking that she prayed this prayer for each one of us, during her morning 'quiet time',
So, on this, April Darlin's birthday, I stand in my mama's shoes and pray this for her.....
I behold the Christ in you, April.
I free you from my anxiety, from my personal idea of what constitutes happiness for you. I trust the Spirit of God in you to illumine you, to guide you, to show you the way that is right for you, the way that is for your highest good, the way that means happiness and success for you.
I place you lovingly in the care and keeping of the Father. I stand by in faith. I refrain from imposing my will on you.
You are God's child; you are here to fulfill your own special purpose. As close as I am to you, as much as I love you, I cannot live your life for you. Your destiny, your place, your fulfillment is between you and God.
I know that we are one in God and that, as I trust God in my life and trust Him in your life, all will be well . . .
I bless you now, April, child of God
I behold the Christ in you.
"Each person is given something to do that shows who God is"
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Thanks to a hat trick by Patrick Kane, the Chicago Blackhawks have advanced to the Stanley Cup Finals for the second time in four years with a 4-3 overtime victory over the Los Angeles Kings.
We'll have plenty of coverage of this game tomorrow on the blog, but for now, here are Saturday's Three Stars:
Third Star: Andrew Shaw
Shaw has made a name for himself in these playoffs by playing on the edge throughout, occasionally taking silly penalties in the process.
In this game, however, Shaw behaved himself and was a huge asset to his team. He laid out Mike Richards with a huge hit at center ice in the contest, and when Dustin Penner tried to fight him after the clean play, Shaw skated away, a veteran decision that has to be noted with his team up 2-0.
He also drilled Jake Muzzin behind the net in the third period, and he even drew a penalty on that same sequence when he was cross-checked in the face by Matt Greene. The ensuing power play didn't end up resulting in a goal for the Hawks, but Shaw skated right back onto the ice for the beginning of the man-advantage, with blood dripping from the cut on his nose.
Finally, Shaw had an excellent performance in the first overtime period, with a great forecheck towards the halfway point of the frame that not only allowed the Hawks to get a much-needed line change, but also kept the puck in Hawks control and nearly enabled them to win the game on that possession.
Shaw is not a guy who is frequently hitting the scoresheet for the Hawks, but when he plays a sound physical and smart game like this, he provides a big boost as the team's third line center.
Second Star: Patrick Kane
Kane, who was the forgotten man through the first three games of this series, has come back with a vengeance in the last two playoff contests.
He had a goal in Game 4 that helped the Hawks to a comeback victory, and he added two more in this one. The first was an excellent play by the 24-year old winger, as he patiently collected the puck and skated around the net until he found an open lane to shoot from, roofing a top-shelf beauty over Jonathan Quick.
On Kane's second goal, he roofed another great shot after Bryan Bickell tripped up Kings forward Justin Williams behind the net to clear out the traffic.
Ultimately, the goal didn't end up being the decider, but his overtime tally, coming on a beautiful two on one rush with Jonathan Toews, was, and sent the Hawks to the handshake line. Yet again, he went top shelf on the play, and the United Center erupted.
Whether it was because of head coach Joel Quenneville's message that he expected more from his star players, or watching videos of his goals during the season with his father after Game 3, Kane has looked like a man possessed in the last two games, and the Boston Bruins may be hit with a buzzsaw come Wednesday night.
First Star: Corey Crawford
Crawford has stood tall for the Blackhawks throughout the postseason, and at no time were his abilities more on display in the third period and first overtime of Game 4.
He made several huge saves, including two fancy glove saves that evoked memories of Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard as the Kings dominated possession in the first half of overtime.
His calm demeanor clearly had an effect on the rest of his teammates, and they ended up finishing the period with a flurry of offensive activity to back him up.


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Yahoo! has launched its new home page design starting with US users. The revamp is expected to roll out to all Yahoo! home page around the world.
Yahoo! old home page:
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Yahoo! new home page:
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The main change to the redesign is the links column on the left. It used to contain links to Yahoo! services. This column is now called "My Favorites" and users can customize it with widgets and apps by Yahoo! and third parties. Example third party widgets/apps are Facebook and New York Times, allowing you to access the services without leaving Yahoo! home page.
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By adding this "My Favorites" feature, Yahoo! is expecting more users will make Yahoo! their default home page. This is certainly appealing to existing users who uses a number of Yahoo! services such as mail and Flickr. However for users who rely heavily on services such as Facebook, Twitter, last.fm etc, nothing beats using the services directly on respective websites.
Yahoo! is working to let users sync this customizations between the website and the mobile versions of Yahoo!.
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I`m a Pakistani girl born and raised in Norway. I love to read, go skating, listen to naats. I am trying my best to learn as much as I can about Islam, the Quran and the Sunnah of our Prophet (pbuh). Not only to read about it but to also implement it in my life, In sha Allah. Please keep me and the Ummah in your duas, In sha Allah and I will keep you in my supplications, ameen.
Have always been fascinated by the beauty of Norway.. Especially in the winter time.. So love skiing a lot. although I`m not born with skies on my feet 😉
I will write about all that comes to my mind, to share my thoughts about life.. Lately it`s been a lot of posts about Islam and behaviour. My goal is to one day become a Mohsin, I will write about my experiences on that road of becoming a better human being and a Mohsin, In sha Allah, ameen summa ameen. May Allah make it easy for me and the Ummah, ameen.
- My favourite colors is green.
- My favourite songs are " You light up my life", "Butterflyz", "Never felt this way", "Jorey bante hain", "Women`s worth", "If i ain`t got you". 🙂
- My favourite tv channel is Peace tv or Noor tv, I don`t watch that much television though because I don`t have time.
- I like to listen to lectures from a lot of admirable people whom talk about Islam and how we all can become a better person and a better muslim/muslimah.
- People I admire or look up to are those whom have a positive mindset, whom don`t put others down, whom respects others and spread niceness, people whom spread info about Islam, either it`s one sentence or a paragraph, every dai whom wants others to become a muslimah/muslim, people whom try to push others towards becoming a better human being and a better muslimah/ muslim, people whom themselves are good muslims, People whom don`t kick others when they are down, people whom have values like our Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). I have met people whom if they say the shahada they would be far better muslims than the majority of muslims i know, it`s simply incredible, just because of their akhlaq. We muslims have so much to learn from our surroundings. Hope they one day find the true meaning of life and Islam. Ameen summa ameen.
- I love spending time listening to nasheeds mostly, though a few songs as well sometimes 🙂
- My favourite food is biryani or pulao, or anything that`s halal and made with care and love 🙂
- My favourite nasheeds. So many, can`t name one, cause that would do no justice to the hundreds of nasheeds I listen day in and day out.
- I read salat, read quran, do dhikr and try to read more to increase my knowledge about Islam and to implement it into my life.
Have a blessed day! I hope you enjoy reading the articles in sha Allah. Ws:)


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Agne Bajoriniene review 2 Feb 2015
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?Every day with new discoveries of Costa Rica, beautiful cycling experience, local tour leader Memo and his fantastic crew member Luís and Ronald, and variety of holiday experience in two weeks made this holiday the best I've ever been.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?Be prepared for rice and beans three times a day for two weeks ;)
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?Yes, absolutely, in all the trips (including optional) I felt that local people were supported in their business, be it a local restaurant for a lunch stop, chocolate tour in sustainable farming or cycling, as a way to discover the country. It was very nice that the tour leader, as well as other two crew members were local, from Costa Rica.
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African Immigrants and a Dying Culture
I am a second generation African immigrant. That means my mum and dad are the first generation of Africans (in my family anyway) to emigrate from their home country. Being a second generation African is not unique to me and is the story of several other people in and around my age bracket, the "millennial" generation. I do feel that being a 2nd generation African puts me (and others in my position) in a somewhat precarious situation.
I identify with being a Nigerian of Yoruba origin. I understand however I might not be able to completely fit in with my fellow people given the fact I haven't grown up in Nigeria.
I also identify with being British given that I was born here and have grown up here. I do know however that to the average third generational English man or woman, (although I may be born here) I'm not really British. It's a question I'm often asked at work, "Where do you REALLY come from?"👀
Where do I fit? As I thought about this question I realised a lot of people are faced with same question. It may be you are from different parts of the country I.e. Your mother is from Delta state and your dad is from Ogun state (both in Nigeria). It may be a continental thing I.e. your mum is from Ghana and Dad is from South Africa. It may be an emigration thing (my example fits here).
Can we really identify with a particular culture? Is it being born in a specific place that makes you a member of that culture or your ancestry? Now we can trace our ancestry with a simple swab test. Surprisingly enough – most people are not 100% of anything in particular anyway, which makes things EVEN more confusing.
I watched this video and it was eye-opening. I haven't reached a conclusion yet, still thinking it over. What do you think?
Until next time
Memoirs of a Yoruba Girl
Father's day Gift Ideas for the Modern African dad
I've consistently found my dad is the hardest person to buy any type of gift, regardless of the occasion. I guess because he is a rather simplistic guy and is satisfied by the more "serious" things in life. I imagine most other African dads (or dads in general) are similar to mine in this respect. Anyway over time, with LOTS of trial and error, we've been able to figure out gifts my dad will tend to like and so I've decided to share some of those ideas. They may help anyone else who is also struggling to pick a gift for their African dad.
In no particular order;
- Sports related gifts (Mainly football)
African dads tend to be the same in their love of football so gifts related to this tend to be winners. A good gift we were able to choose was a stadium tour and this way probably the best gift we got my dad till date. This may include a football jersey, tickets to a match, there are loads of options for sports related gifts.
- Personalised Gifts
Personalised gifts tend to be a winner with everyone no less African dads. I think the key is buying something that will be functional or goes alongside a hobby/interest e.g. a football jersey with his name printed, personalised stationary, a personalised number plate ( if your account can stretch that far).
- Clothing items
These tend to be more practical than "fun" but you can never have enough socks, cufflinks or shirts. Obviously, ensure to choose something your dad would wear/use or you may end up buying him something that he will use to decorate his wardrobe. So if your dad is not the tie wearing type, it may be wise to avoid buying him this. He will say thank you but he will probably never use it.
- Sentimental gifts
Sentimental gifts are always meaningful and are usually highly valued even if they don't cost that much money. These may include old pictures revamped in a new frame, a painting of a picture or a photograph on a canvas or something that captures or reminds him of a special time. The options are endless and will depend on what your pops likes/needs
- The gift of service
It is not a must you have to buy a gift. Acts of service may be just as or even more meaningful as a gift you've purchased. Maybe your dad enjoys a special meal that you don't prepare very often – make that. Maybe your dad has been mentioning he needs his phone fixed or needs some new shoes – do that. Dads are human beings too and acts of service are a thoughtful way to say you care.
- Destination gifts
This is obviously if you can afford it. Dads need to relax too and the spa is a great place to relax. You can book him a spa day or a massage. Some of the stress you give him can be alleviated this way. A holiday/ weekend getaway is also great (if you can afford of course).
- Hobby /Personal interest related gifts.
This will come from studying your father and knowing the things he likes and dislikes. My father is a book lover and so books are always a safe winning option. I also have been able to identify the type of genre of books he will read. This has come from simply studying him and looking at the books he tends to read. This has helped me streamline my gift buying to things I know he will definitely use and find useful.
These are some ideas I was able to come up with. Do you have some more ideas? Share them below
Until next time
Memoirs of a Yoruba Girl
Things I Hate About Being Late
This topic right here, it is slyly the story of my life. I think a lot of people (especially black people) can relate to this. I have racked my brain for a starting point or a particular event that has brought about about such a lax attitude to punctuality and unfortunately I can't think of one.
This post was inspired by this video I watched on YouTube. I've linked it below ⬇
So in no particular order, here are some of the things I hate about being late;
1. Having to prepare a credible argument/excuse for why you are late – this is figured out while still on the way to the destination. Excuses may range from oversleeping, to missing the bus, traffic on the way or another valid excuse.
2. Missing the beginning of the event – especially when it's an event you have been looking forward to. For me this used to be the praise and worship part of the Sunday church service at my church at university. I LOVE praise and worship and hated missing it (obviously not enough though or I would have been earlier)
3. Sprinting/power walking to catch the train or other mode of transport to get to where you are trying to be – you give it your all to catch the said mode of transport, especially the train/bus that will help you scrap "on time". If you miss it, there is no hope for even scraping on time.
4. Trying to cram the morning routine into 5/10 minutes – this tends to happen after oversleeping or when the alarm doesn't go off. The morning routine which would normally take 30/45 minutes is crammed into 5/10 minutes. This is not an easy thing to do and involves aspects of the routine being omitted or being done on the way to the destination.
5. Feeling bad as you give yourself a telling off for being late AGAIN – you always scold yourself that it will not repeat itself again. Until the next time….
6. The knowing stares when you have to walk into an event late – especially when everyone else was on time. In these situations, it is advisable to perch QUIETLY at the back of the room to remain as inconspicuous as possible.
7. Having notoriety among friends for being repeatedly late
9. Feeling a great sense of achievement when you FINALLY get to a place early or on time – it is possible. Takes a lot of planning but it is definitely possible.
Can you think of any more? Share them below
Until next time
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Hey, so I heard it's getting chillier. Or that Autumn is as anxious to get into town as I am when going to the beach these days. Hip-hip-hurays! You know the drill: hotel breakfast, beach, coffee, lunch, beach again, shower and this before dinner that is, with all the people smelling of baby oils and perfumes (the post beach drill).
Don't you miss this kind of outfits? In fact, I can't wait to come back and wear them. Nope, that's a lie. I do not wait to come back. But I do long for this kind of outfits.
No muss, no fuss.
When in doubt, always wear this and you are guaranteed to be the s*it. A simple white (nicely cut, good fabric, loose enough) t-shirt, the classic jeans (some vintage found Levi's), a beautiful trench (this dark blue one is so chic!) and your personal note of the scarf. To follow the no muss, no fuss routine, you should choose a cool coloured scarf, an almost no colour scarf, an almost invisible scarf.
The burgundy nails and your loose, out of bed hair are there to crisp the whole thing up.


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Even as everyone is waiting for the next Lumia flagship from Microsoft, a new Nokia prototype device has popped up on a Chinese auction site Taobao. The phone listed on the site is Nokia RM-1052 and by the looks of it, seems to be a Lumia 1020 successor.
As you can see in the image below, the words "Prototype Property of Microsoft-Mobile" and "Not for Sale" are clearly printed on the back of the device.
As per the information seen on the screen, details of the prototype Nokia RM-1052 are:
- Nokia Model: RM-1052_1000
- Firmware: 03024.00000.14195.26..
- Hardware Version: 0.1.0.3
- CPU Core: 4
- Storage space available: 26.3GB
- Current application uses memory: 58.3MB
- Maximum memory available to applications: 780MB
- Expansion card: none
- Display Resolution: 1920×1080
- Capacitive touch
We see that the phone has an aluminum body and a display of about 5-inch with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, a quad-core CPU, 2GB of RAM and 32GB internal storage, and it runs Windows Phone 8.1. Its camera bump is similar to that of Lumia 1020. So the Nokia RM-1052 may have a 41MP camera just like the Lumia 1020.
There is a speculation that this prototype might be that of Microsoft's flagship "McLaren" handset that was supposed to use the contactless zoom in/out 3D Touch technology to control the device with gestures, without touching the screen. However, Microsoft later cancelled the plans to release McLaren. There is also a possibility that this is just some other Windows Phone prototype.
You can have a look at the pictures below:
Via GeekOnGadgets


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Animal X is an American documentary television series that aired in more than 120 countries. It began in 1997 with its first series of 13 half-hour episodes.
In 2002, Discovery Channel in the U.S. co-produced a second series of 13 half-hour episodes with the creators of the series, Australia's Storyteller Productions, for Animal Planet.
In 2004 Animal X spin off, the Natural Mystery Unit, was born. Also a co-production between Discovery US and Storyteller, it was again aired on the Animal Planet Network in the United States, as well as numerous other networks in countries around the world.
Animal X Classica (as the first two series have become known) and Animal X Natural Mystery Unit are produced in segments that often feature eye-witness testimony.
Animal X is series that reports and investigates strange animals and animal behavior. The episodes routinely show the Animal X Team planting motion-activated infrared video cameras to try and capture evidence of the creatures they seek; or discovering some form of physical evidence which they would then send off for analysis.
Even so, episodes are careful to avoid making definitive conclusions and the new evidence presented by the Team is usually described as inconclusive or unable to be classified. Animal X adopts a cautious believer approach to Cryptids and rarely features outright skeptical viewpoints.w dangerous magic has been defined by one man legacy for more than one hundred years.
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Course Description
See Reviews of Instructors David and Rachel Nance
Note: This class is organized and run by David Nance, but his wife, Rachel, teaches the Tuesday live class. Students are welcome to attend both sections if they'd like additional practice. More information about the Nances and their teaching experiences can be found at the end of this course description.
This class is unlike any other Spanish class that you will find, either online or in person. Rather than focusing on grammar, vocabulary, or rote practice, we learn the language by using the language to study another topic. We focus on understanding the message and on getting our point across, which allows each student to progress at his or her individual rate. Students of all ability levels work together in a class in which we all learn from one another. We use authentic materials from around the Spanish-speaking world to immerse ourselves in the language and culture.
Our class rotates on a four-year cycle. This year's focus will be Current Events, and it will complete our cycle for the first time. Looking ahead, our cycle will be:
2019-2020 – Spanish with Embedded Current Events (this year)
2020-2021 – Spanish with Embedded Health (previously offered in 2016-2017)
2021-2022 – Spanish with Embedded Economics (previously offered in 2017-2018)
2022-2023 – Spanish with Embedded Geography (previously offered in 2018-2019)
2023-2024 – Spanish with Embedded Current Events (four years from now)
By focusing on content, we are using the language in natural, meaningful ways. The class is very low-stress, and allows students to pursue their own interests as they relate to the year's topic.
Why do we take such a unique approach with our course? Sr. Nance has been teaching Spanish classes online since 2007, and has had the opportunity to continually experiment with and refine his approach to teaching. This class is partly the result of those efforts, and partly the result of what he has learned about second language acquisition, through years of reading and listening to what the experts have to say about it. We believe strongly in the power of "compelling comprehensible input" (to use Stephen Krashen's phrase), used in authentic communicative contexts (to borrow an idea from Bill VanPatten).
Course Structure
We begin our course with a pretest, and will end it with a post-test, so that each student can see the progress that he or she has made throughout the year. Throughout the year, though, we do not have tests and quizzes; rather, we focus on hands-on learning with authentic materials from around the Spanish-speaking world.
From week to week, our class follows a consistent format:
– Live Class: We offer two weekly live class sessions. Students can choose which to attend, or can attend both each week.
– Weekly project: Each week, students will pick a current event and will create a project related to that event. These projects are very open-ended, and students are encouraged to be creative and have fun with them. We provide links and topics of interest, but students are encouraged to pursue topics that interest them, and are free to diverge from our suggestions.
– Timesheet: Students are expected to spend 45 minutes a day, at least five days a week, immersing themselves in Spanish. This can include reading and/or watching the news in Spanish, working on their projects, reading books, watching movies, attending our Live Class sessions, and many other things.
– Duolingo: Students are expected to complete a lesson or activity on Duolingo at least five times a week. This can count toward their timesheet.
Who should apply?
Students of any ability level and any level of experience with Spanish. Each year, we get students who have no previous experience with Spanish, and we get students who have studied for one, two, three, or more years. Students need to be at least relatively self-motivated, because this class has a lot of freedom and flexibility. Most students thrive with this flexibility, but if a student requires a lot of prodding to stay on schedule, this class may not be the best fit. We market the class as being for students in grades 6-12, but we are willing to discuss with parents the possibility of taking younger students. We regularly have 5th and 6th grade students who do well in our class, but some students that age are not ready for it.
Technology Requirements:
- High speed, broadband Internet
- headset and microphone (for live sessions)
- Streaming video capabilities to watch recorded lectures
Evaluation and Feedback
As students submit their weekly projects, we focus on whether they have succeeded in getting their point across and on whether they are having meaningful interactions with the content. Any feedback we give regarding word choice or grammatical accuracy is tailored to the ability level and individual circumstances of the student.
We grade projects within a day or two of submission, and we always try to reply to student and parent emails within a day of receiving them.
Parents are welcome to contact us before registering their students for our class, but are not required to do so. Once a student is registered, we try to reach out to the student and parent within a day or two with a welcome email. Throughout the year, we are happy to answer questions from parents at any time, but we do not typically initiate much contact with the parents unless we notice a problem with a student. We do encourage parents to have a Canvas parent account so that they can check on their students' progress throughout the year.


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Tam – awan Village
Tam – awan Village is an interesting place to visit because it lets you experience the different kinds of huts found in the Cordilleras. Found in this village are exciting huts such as the fertility hut and alike. There are also performers of the traditional dances of Igorots and even visitors can join the dance. An exhibit of art works and paintings are also displayed in one hut and another hut serves as an office and store where visitors can take rest. It is a climb going from one hut to another but when you reach the view deck, it is very rewarding.


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Looking for beer in Denver
continued….. It's Friday night, we're in Denver and the Great American Beer Fest is happening! Unfortunately it's sold out and has been since an hour after tickets went on sale six months ago, all the same to us as we're enjoying being outside and experiencing the city not as a couple of drunken blithering idiots. Our hotel is a few miles out of town in a congested suburban hell, where lifeless row houses, condos, supermarkets, and minivans distract from the gorgeous rocky mountain views. However, behind the "progress" lies incredibly flowy bike and walking trails that criss-cross through an open range like plaid patterns in a lumberjack's shirt. Continue reading
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Arendi v. Apple, Google, Motorola: Fedeal Circuit Warns Patent Office to Quit Relying on Conclusory Assertions
Posted Friday, August 12, 2016 by Jim Ruttler
The United States Patent Office consistently relies on 'common sense' to issue rejections and invalidate patents. They obviously do this because it is easier than actually finding evidence to support their positions. And, few take their commonly poorly drafted opinions to the Federal Circuit for review.
The PTO's legal justification for this sloppy legal analysis is the Supreme Court's decision in KSR, where the Court stated that common sense can be used to determine whether it would be obvious to COMBINE references to reach the claimed invention.
However, this KSR decision doesn't speak to the use of common sense to SUPPLY missing details NOT PRESENT in any prior art reference. When there are missing elements in the prior art as compared to the claimed invention, the USPTO cannot use KSR to supply that missing element based on common sense. Instead, the USPTO must find everything in the claims in some piece of documentary evidence. They are then given authority - and believe me they use it - to say the combination would be common sense without any evidentiary support.
The Court here took another opportunity to warn the USPTO against this type of short-cut no-evidence because-I-say-so legal analysis. The PTO was first warned in Hear-Wear and now here in Arendi. We'll see if the USPTO changes its ways to actually follow the law or whether it continues to act as if the law doesn't apply to it.
Remember missing elements cannot be supplied based on common sense.


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The ODOT Sandusky County Garage facility is located in Fremont, Ohio. Michael Leach is the Transportation Administrator. Brad Stearns and Todd Hasselbach are the Transportation Managers at this facility.
This county maintains the roadways and lawn on the federal and state routes in and around Bellevue, Fremont, Burgoon, Clyde, Helena, Gibsonburg, Green Springs, Lindsey, and Woodville.
For any questions or concerns regarding this facility, please contact the garage at 419-332-1585.
Lane Mileage
Bridge Count
Plow Trucks
Snow & Ice Distance Driven Last Year
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33,533 miles
31,858 gallons
3,378 tons