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The alleys and backwaters of the German capital are a rich source of inspiration, and a means of communion with dear-departed talent. Pointing the way: singer-songwriter Lauren Napier.
Left Nico, right Ramones Museum.
Entering the S-Bahn, I quickly noticed that the lights were off and a grey had settled over the traincar: an unusual occurrence at midday in Berlin, but suitable for visiting Nico's grave. She rests in a former suicide cemetery. Here she is kept company by: her mother; suicides that washed ashore the Havel over a hundred years ago; Russian prisoners of war; and unknown German soldiers. Though incongruent with her life of fame as an Andy Warhol creation — a character in the cast of Chelsea Girls or a resident of the Velvet Underground realm — there is something apt about her final surroundings. The mature trees enrobe and embrace. And the myriad of personalities beneath the soil mirrors the societal outcasts and rebels once present on the 5th floor of a Manhattan building.
Born to die in Berlin, or so the museum's tagline declares. The notion of death invites the implication of a fading, a forgetting. The presence of the Ramones is far from succumbing to such fates. There is not an inch of blank space upon these walls: visiting musicians from MURS to Frank Turner to CJ Ramone have signed from floor to ceiling; Joey's entertainment centre once filled a wall in his New York apartment and now calls Berlin home; Dee Dee's shoes have found their last tour stop. Armchairs, and an endless queue of Ramones' footage, provide the backdrop for coffee and pastries or, if you prefer, whisky and a slice of vegan cake. Perfection can come at the modest price of simple chords and small spaces.
Left Coretex, right Teufelsberg.
The record stores in Berlin are more divided than others in other cities in my experience. Techno resides at Hardwax or SpaceHall. Wowsville has all the rockabilly or garage vinyl a collection may desire. But CoreTex refuses to reveal a softer side: T-shirts printed with unapologetic "fucks" and anti-racist slogans; the dull thud of records being browsed, resounds. The Adolescents. Subhumans. Conflict. Total Chaos. They all await within the walls of CoreTex. Here is where I allow myself to give a nod to Penny Lane and to pay a visit when things get too serious or the city gets too lonely.
Devil's mountain. Where spies once built their homes amongst the clouds over Grunewald, the crumbling buildings and sonic domes have housed an NSA Cold War listening station, a squat and artists' community, and the possibility of David Lynch's meditation college. The hill is artificially made from post-war rubble: a spy station hovering over the remains of an earlier Berlin. The walls are now covered in street art and the dome's balconies are a playground for those with blankets, jazz cigarettes and curiosity about what watches — and watched — over the city. It's oddly quiet up here for a place meant to steal secrets.
Left Death, right Risiko.
Half an hour prior, this Polaroid camera was happily resting in the Ramones' museum. While enjoying a whisky and humming along to "Pretty Vacant", the fellow behind the bar, or vocalist in Gang Zero depending on the time of day, shares that Death is playing their first show in Berlin, a band wrapped in a gossamer of myth and musical mysticism. Arguably, the first punk band. Undeniably, living legends. The audience was present this evening: dreadlocks thrashing in the periphery, a GBH patch blurring due west, a couple kissing as they caught a guitar pick. Death resurrected what some call a dead genre. Magicians enlivening their craft. Death brought their 70s authenticity to the creative chaos of Berlin, which has been under construction since the formation of the genre.
Ignore the ticket office that now lives here. Picture, instead, a 1989 Berlin that had just been gifted with the presence of the Birthday Party. Nick Cave is slouching on the bar. Blixa Bargeld is tending the bar. Nina Hagen is parading around the bar. Today, it is nondescript, but guarded by two stone vixens: a cold homage to the Baudelairean temple it is rumoured to have been. Revisiting for this article, I met three young men from the Dominican Republic. Standoffish at first but, with the click of instant film and a seemingly odd interest in a storefront, they exchange stories and smirks — somehow echoing the tempting creative spirit and unlikely pairings that once were here.
Left Prima Donna, right Street Art.
Here, the sweat on your arm never seems to be entirely your own. Here, the drinks are always poured a little strong. Here, the chainsmoker in the corner is joined, not shunned. Here, a narrow space makes seeing the band difficult. And yet, it does not matter. It is a dive bar where a disco ball dangles in waves of audio distortion. You leave with your ears ringing and a new layer of grit, but you leave with a lightened load, lessened by electric guitars sounding internal thoughts.
Street art and graffiti is an artistic conversation with passers-by. From U-bahns to apartment buildings, Berlin is cloaked in spray paint. Dxtrxn's latest paste-up motif around the city features an alien face: a disembodied paper head glue around Berlin. Perhaps the portrait is a nod to how one can feel like a bit of an outsider: alienated. Perhaps it is a nod to how dxtrxn's own eccentricities make him feel within city walls. Whatever the accurate bend of the artist's philosophy, he invites you to look up and create a narrative.


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Summer, you have arrived, and happiness is what I feel. I plan on spending every available moment outside with you, basking in your warmth and soaking in some of that lucrative Vitamin D, all of course under the protection of my body-guard, Mr. Sunscreen. The above photo was taken as part of a wedding present for friends of mine getting married today in Cartagena, Colombia, and I thought it captured the weekend sentiment quite well. So first and foremost, thanks for coming summer, and congratulations Suzie and Andres! I LOVE YOU!
During July and August, I want nothing more than copious amounts of fruit for breakfast (hey-o BC cherries), salad for lunch, BBQ for dinner, and ice cream at any and all points in between. So far, this plan is working.
I've come to Richmond for a weekend stay-cation, and am generously being put up by the Marriott Hotel. As a hostel-going backpacker for most of my adult life, I cannot tell you the thrill I experienced upon walking into my beautiful room – one that does not include bunkbeds or roommates – and falling backwards onto the freshly-made, stark-white, King-size bed. Marriott, you are the best.
I arrived and realized I was starving, so instead of waiting for dinner, I headed into The American Grille for a late lunch. The hotel's restaurant is relatively casual, with attentive and professional service. I went with my server Randy's suggestion of the Crispy Crab Spring Rolls ($11) and the Spicy Prawn and Avocado Salad ($14.50).
Not necessarily all, but some of the seafood on the American Grille's menu is Oceanwise, and for that I salute them. My three crab spring rolls arrived with slaw on the side and a sweet chili dip. The slaw was traditional – carrot, cabbage, and raisins – but not drenched in mayo, which I appreciated. The rolls themselves were relatively light for having been deep-fried, but I found the crab was overwhelmed by the richness of the oil, the wrapper, and the other fillings. Dipped in the sauce they were crunchy and satisfying, but not particularly memorable for the crab.
The salad, however, was everything I wanted on a hot day and more. With cold-water prawns, fresh papaya, avocados, red onion, frisée, and watercress in a spicy/sweet dressing, it was an edible example of why summer exists. The papaya was soft and sweet, the prawns cooked well, the avocado perfectly ripe, and the dressing had just the right amount of chili. The only changes I would have made would be to add something salty and crunchy, and to tear up the watercress a little more. Forgive me, but after having fought with watercress in various kitchens over the years, I have a bit of a grudge against it. That stuff can be so darn woody.
The salad was filling, so I waited until later in the evening to pop back in and treat myself to the flourless Chocolate Decadence Cake with ganache and raspberry coulis ($7). It was actually less rich than I thought it would be, so I finished of the generous portion with no problems at all!
I enjoyed my summer-y salad so much, and wouldn't mind returning on a rainy day to try their Steak and Blue Cheese Salad. But no more talk of rain – summer's here! What are your plans? Here's my new favourite song – I hope it brings you joy as you pack your own bag for the beach. Have a great weekend, everyone.
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Rights as a Tenant After Job Ends with Landlord
Authored By: Colorado Legal Services
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Employer allows you to stay rent free as part of payment for work...
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No, not unless you have a lease. What you do have is a license that may be ended by your employer when your employment ends.
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A Lease is a written agreement between an owner and occupant of real property. It spells out in detail the conditions and terms of your occupancy. Your employer is under no obligation to sign a Lease, but may be willing to do so. If your occupancy is in fact part of your payment for work that you do, and it is understood you can no longer live there when the job ends, the lease will say just that. If you want to stay in the same place after the job ends, you'll need to negotiate a lease with your employer for a specific term stating the amount of rent you will pay if your employment is terminated. It is important to remember that the amount of rent shown in the agreement may be considered income for other purposes (such as income taxes, minimum wage laws and public benefits) so it's important that yo know how the employment for rent arrangement will affect your overall financial picture. Once you have a lease, the employer will simply be your landlord.
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That depends on whether you and your employer have entered into a License Agreement. Colorado law requires that that a License Agreement:
- Be in writing
- Include your name and the name of your employer
- Include the address of the place where you live
- Contain a statement that the license is a part of payment for your work and may end at any time after the job ends
- Be signed by you and your employer
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Your employer must give you a written Notice of Termination. The Notice must identify the place where you live, and say when your right to live there ends.
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If you don't leave within three days of the Notice date, your employer may show the county Sheriff the License Agreement and the Notice of Termination. The Sheriff will remove you and your possessions from the place you were living.
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If your employer wants you out, he must serve you with a Legal Summons and Complaint in Forcible Entry and Detainer. Undefended, this action will very soon result in the removal of you and your possessions by the sheriff
If you want to defend this action, act immediately. Talk to a lawyer, or contact a Colorado Legal Services office right away to see whether you are eligible for help. Apply to see if you are eligible for help from Colorado Legal Services here.
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Then you are a tenant, but your right to live in the place where you are living depends on the terms of your Lease. If the Lease gives your employer the right to end the Lease when your job ends, you're no better off than under a License Agreement. If the Lease runs to a certain date, you can stay until then, if you pay the rent specified in the lease and you comply with its other terms. Remember - the fact that your employer terminated your employment DOES NOT excuse you from paying rent under the lease.
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You have rights, but they do not include a right to remain in the place where you live contrary to a License Agreement or a specific term in a Lease. If you were fired, wages must be paid on the date of discharge. If you quit, you'll get your check on your employer's next regular payday.
This situation can get complicated. Colorado Legal Services has information called "Does Your Employer Owe You Wages?" which you may find helpful.
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We're all expected to have stellar careers, raise kids, make Instagram-worthy meals, keep the house spotless and stay in shape all while looking flawless and making it look effortless. It's exhausting and nearly impossible to find the time to do it all. Realistically, there just aren't enough hours in the day.
Prioritizing is key to actually living a life that you enjoy. We don't need to do everything perfectly and effective multi-tasking is a myth. Here are some life-changing tips to make things a little easier on yourself and spend your time productively rather than just being needlessly busy.
Check your time
Look at your week and add up how much time you spend doing common tasks like cooking, cleaning and laundry. Then think about if the number of hours you spend doing those things is reflective of how important they are to your life.
Also consider how much time you're doing needless things on your phone. How many notifications do you get in a day that aren't actually important to you, but take time to read? Try downloading the app Moment to help you with that. The app monitors how you use your phone and how much time you spend doing what on it. Get ready for some eye-opening results.
Outsource what you can
And don't feel guilty about it. As long as you can fit it in your budget. If you tally up how much time you spend cooking in the week and you just can't justify it, buy pre-cooked dinners or eat out more. If you can't find the time to clean the house regularly, hire a cleaning service. You can't possibly do everything, so outsource the tasks you can.
Learn to live with the messiness of life
Sometimes you just have to let something go. The kitchen isn't always going to be clean before you go to bed. The laundry isn't always going to be done. You might not have time to vacuum this month. It's okay. Learn to look at the mess around you and accept that there were just more important things to do this week.
Set aside 'me time'
Yes, seriously. Set aside one to three hours a day to do things that make you happy or help you better yourself. The time doesn't have to be consecutive: maybe you take an hour in the morning and two hours at night. Just make sure you're taking the time to do things for yourself so you don't burn out trying to please everyone else.
Learn to delegate
If you don't live alone, there's at least one other person who should be sharing the load of the household with you. Your partner should be doing half the housework in general, but if they're not, don't be afraid to tell them you need help carrying the load. If you run around picking up after everyone, you'll be stuck doing that forever. Delegate certain chores and family tasks like getting the car oil changed or taking the kids to the dentist.
Stop trying to please everyone
We often suffer from the feeling that we have to solve other people's problems for them. You don't always have to do that. Just say 'no.' We know that can be difficult, but sociologist and author Professor Maja has some good advice on the matter. She says: 'When you say yes to somebody else, it's is a no to you.' While following that advice all the time could make for a pretty selfish society, you do need to think about yourself when you agree to do things for others. Do you have the time? Do you have the funds? Do you even want to? If your answer to any of those questions is 'no,' then your answer should be 'no.'
Share invisible labour
Invisible or emotional labour is all the things that aren't tangible but still take up your time or energy. When you have to sign school forms or write a thank-you note or comfort a crying child, you're expending emotional labour. And it can be exhausting. Like the household chores, let your partner know that they need to share that burden with you.
Cut yourself some slack
Don't get down on yourself for not getting everything done or not being perfect at everything you attempt. Remember that it takes time and commitment to foster good habits so you need to give yourself time and room to fail. It's okay. It's healthy.
Do one thing at a time
Life changes don't happen overnight and just one could really drain you. If you want to change something big like going vegetarian or adopting a pet or starting a new job, don't do more than one of those things at once if you can help it. Sometimes life happens and you have to deal with multiple big changes at once, but do yourself a favour and avoid that, if at all possible.
Remember: multitasking just means you're doing a lot of things poorly. Commit yourself and get really good at one thing first.


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Today I'm pleased to introduce the second instalment of the guest posts from our resident Engineer Matt, who has come up with an
activity to program a BBC microbit to solve an age old problem in Lego Town. See the bottom of the page for full intro from the last post, including details of the kit used.
Aim: Every budding Lego builder's worst night mare, traffic jam in down- town Lego city! The aim of the programme is to create a simple programme using the microbit to create a set of two way traffic lights.
Learning: Basic coding making the programmer think about timings and what sequence to turn on and off LEDs
The code:
The Setup:
Parts used:
2x Red/Green/Yellow LEDs
Male – Male, Male – Female jumper wires as required
Battery pack
Black electrical tape (I used these to form temporary joints for the LEDs)
Toby loved creating the traffic lights out of Lego and adjusting the timers to run as quick as they can go, not sure if this eased congestion though! Making the temporary joints out of black tape was tricky an inline wire block may be better or have a go at soldering.
Notes: read below for more info on why code with kids, and the kit used:
Kids Programming
The UK has a history of being at the fore front of computing with all modern computers based around the work of Alan Turing during the mid-20 century. The UK has now become one of the first countries in the world to make computing coding compulsory for school age children. The government sees coding as key life cycle to support an ever increasing technological world. (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/year-of-code-and-500000-fund-to-inspire-future-tech-experts-launched)
To support this we have been creating a few simple experiments using the BBC microbit computer similar to the raspberry PI. The BBC microbit is around £14 and comes with tonnes of built in features. We have also brought an 'Inventors kit' from Kitronik (around £25) which contains some LEDs, resistors, buzzers and a bread board which allows you to connect everything up.
The programming software is free from (http://microbit.org) there are several programmes to choose from I tend to use Java script block editor for ease of use as its drag and drop codes.
The experiments we have tried are simple, practical and should take less than an hour from start to finish.


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Viramundo by Pierre-Yves Borgeaud will be presented in the international competition and given its wold premiere at Visions du Réel.
This premiere screening will be attended by Gilberto Gil, the world famous singer-composer, former Minister of Culture of Brazil and the central character in the documentary. The filmmaker, Pierre-Yves Borgeaud, and the producer Emmanuel Gétaz will also be attending.
Festival Visions du Réel
Viramundo | Pierre-Yves Borgeaud
20 April 2013 at 7:30pm SOLD OUT!
Théâtre de Marens in Nyon
during the evening hosted by RTS
in the presence of Gilberto Gil
Other available screenings:
Saturday 20.04 22:15 Théâtre de Marens
Sunday 21.04 12:00 Salle Communale
"Beyond its formal qualities, Viramundo perfectly matches the humanistic outlook of Visions du Réel. By following its central character across the Southern Hemisphere, the film reveals the wealth of artistic exchanges between different cultures" (Luciano Barisone, the director of the Festival).
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AAP | 9:00AM 26 July 2016
In what appears to be a world first in a Presidential campaign (or perhaps any sort of campaign for that matter) the personal jet of Republican nominee Donald Trump has been stolen.
The Boeing 757 was commandeered by a hitherto unknown crime gang calling itself 'The Four Horsemen of the Rockalypse'. The distinctive 'Trump' decal was removed overnight and sources close to the Federal Bureau of Investigations say detectives are trying to decipher the meaning of the slogan 'The Yeastie Boys' which was spray-painted onto the fuselage.
Mr Trump's Chief of Public Relations, Sue Ridge, said during a packed media briefing: "These criminals will not only be caught and brought to justice but they will burn in Hell. Mr Trump does not travel commercial – end of story."
While crime experts worldwide scramble to learn more about this audacious but very loud group, a statement released on social media in the early hours of this morning may explain their Robin Hood-style motives. The account is unverified but an apparent spokesman for the gang, identifying himself only as "Wayne" posted: "We simply see it as efficient use of resources. The aeroplane formerly known as 'Air Force Dumb' has been wasting fuel and generating so much hot air for so long, we just thought we would do something useful with it and bring rock and roll to the good people at the Tech Conference in Adelaide."
Interpol's finest analysts from Washington to London are reportedly still trying to work out what the hell that is supposed to mean, plus find out where Adelaide is. Meanwhile, Mr Trump has been seen testing a hot air balloon for use in future campaign travel. Responding to questions about the suitability of this form of transport, a spokesman for Mr Trump's security detail simply shrugged his shoulders and said, "What could possibly go wrong?"
The Yeastie Boys. Tonight. Adelaide. Click here for tickets.


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"The same old basslines, the same old samples. We're a bit bored by it," brothers Guy and Howard Lawrence, better known as Disclosure, said in an interview earlier this summer about their first album, Settle. Debuting in 2013 with Settle, the British duo slowly gained recognition for their lead single "Latch" featuring Sam Smith, which launched Smith's career. Hitting the UK charts by storm and reaching number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2014, there is no doubt that their most recent singles will do the same.
If you've listened to anything by Disclosure you can instantly recognize their mix of dance, EDM and UK garage sounds. However their newest album, Caracal, steers itself slowly away from electronic to pop. "It's all very club-influenced, because of the beats, but every song is like 'Latch' or 'White Noise' — a fully structured pop song," said Guy in an interview with Rolling Stone earlier this year.
With features from R&B artists The Weeknd, Miguel, Lorde and Sam Smith, we can clearly see the effort and influence they want to pursue. "Nocturnal," the first song on the album, features The Weeknd, which actually hits the R&B electric-feel well enough to be on The Weeknd's own album, Beauty Behind the Madness, released in early September. On Caracal, the brothers were lucky enough to bring back Sam Smith, releasing "Omen," their second official single off the album, on which you can hear their effort to make it as successful as "Latch." "Good Intentions," featuring Miguel, a well-known voice of R&B, may very well be one of the best songs on the album. Not only do I have it on repeat, but it also highlights their new sound with a mixture of their original quick beats perfectly.
Towards the end of the album, songs like "Jaded" featuring brother Howard, "Superego" by London songwriter Nao, "Echoes," and "Masterpiece" take more of a dramatic and lullaby-like turn compared to the rest.
Throughout the album, you can really see how hard they tried to steer away from the musical genre they are best known for. With amazing vocals and edgy lyrics, this was a great sophomore album, and I cannot wait to see what these British boys are working on next.
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Lance Armstrong Re-visited
I don't think anyone could have been more disappointed in and more critical of Lance Armstrong in regards to his doping than I. I was ready to hang him from the yardarms for his transgressions. Today, during my ride, I began giving some serious thought to his situation, and it suddenly occurred to me that I have many traits in common with him. He obviously is an extremely driven, highly competitive, highly motivated, goal oriented, type "A" personality who was willing to work as hard as necessary to achieve his athletic goals. Failure, for that personality type, is simply not an option. Along the way, he encountered at least one major obstacle in the form of metastasized testicular cancer – something he overcame with grace and courage.
I think anyone with any knowledge of pro level cycling is aware that doping has been an issue for as long as there has been serious pro-level racing. If one reads accounts of racing well before the "Armstrong Era," doping was commonplace – certainly in the European racing scene. I think by now, we all unfortunately realize that during Lance's time, a racer simply was not going to make the top 10 in an event as demanding as the Tour de France riding clean. I believe with all my heart that none of the top racers did ride clean during that era.
Neither I, nor do I believe Armstrong, had a philosophy of winning at all costs, but if one is going to step to the line, we both believe that there is only one acceptable result – winning. I believe that we both also believe that winning means being on the top step of the podium, and my personal philosophy is that the guy on the second step of the podium is the first loser – a rather hardcore philosophy.
Lance returned to the pro peloton with the goal of being the best and accounts of his training certainly support an incredible work ethic to achieve that goal. His training was nothing less than prodigious. Now Lance, being a rather sharp individual, looked about, realized what was going on in the pro peloton, and like everything else he did, he probably found a better way to both dope and conceal said doping. He pursued both with the vigor and determination with which he pursued everything he did. He had incredible resources at his disposal to accomplish both missions.
Well, he finally got caught as had many top pros in his era, and the house of cards came tumbling down for him and so many other of his big-name contemporaries whom many fans thought to be clean riders (Hincapie, Zabriske, Leipheimer, et al). Is it my conclusion that it was okay to dope because everyone else was doing it? Absolutely not – it was outright cheating, dishonest and unfair to those riders (as few as there might have been) who competed and trained totally "clean."
Assuming a clean peloton, would Lance Armstrong have won anyway? I believe that answer to be a resounding "yes!" His combination of gifted genetics, drive, work ethic and extreme competitiveness would have, in my opinion, put him at the top of a non-doping peloton.
I think I finally have a keener understanding of the man, and unlike my previous attitude towards him, I hope that he can get on with his life, have a chance to enjoy amateur sports, and has learned from his experiences. Good luck Lance, I personally am finally able to forgive you!
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NEW HAVEN, Conn. – The Harvard women's tennis team beat Cornell, 4-1, in a Sunday morning matchup to close out the ECAC Tournament. The Crimson finish seventh for the tournament.
"Total team win today against a tough crew from Cornell," said The Sheila Kelly Palandjian Head Coach for Harvard Women's Tennis, Traci Green. "I'm very proud of our team growth from the weekend. We will look to keep building next week as we prep for our next competition."
Harvard began by earning the doubles point. Senior Erica Oosterhout and junior Natasha Gonzalez defeated Valerie Ho and Mariko Iinuma, 6-3, at No. 2. The doubles point was later clinched by junior Jenna Friedel and first-year Rachel Lim, who clinched the point with a 7-5 victory over Katherine Nguyen and Sarah Campbell at No. 1.
The Crimson continued to play well in singles action, where it took the first point thanks to Gonzalez's victory against Ho, 6-1, 6-2, at fourth singles. Friedel, Harvard's No. 2 singles player, added her second win of the day by taking down Iinuma, 6-2, 6-1. Oosterhout, meanwhile, cliched the match for Harvard at the top of the order with a 6-1, 6-3 victory against Nguyen.
Harvard Highlights:
- The Crimson have had great success in doubles play this season, winning the doubles point in eight of the team's nine matches.
- Harvard extends its all-time record against Cornell, 39-5.
- Upperclassmen Oosterhout, Friedel and Gonzalez led the way earning victories in doubles and singles play.
Up Next:
The Crimson will return to Cambridge for a week of training before heading to No. 23 Syracuse for a Sunday morning matchup.
Jenna Friedel / Rachel Lim def. Katherine Nguyen / Sarah Campbell, 7-5
Erica Oosterhout / Natasha Gonzalez def. Valerie Ho / Mariko Iinuma, 6-3
Ana Elhom / Maria Adiaconitei def. Annika Bassey / Anna Li, 6-4
Erica Oosterhout def. Katherine Nguyen, 6-1, 6-3
Jenna Friedel def. Mariko Iinuma, 6-2, 6-1
Maria Adiaconitei def. Rachel Lim, 6-3, 6-1
Natasha Gonzalez def. Valerie Ho, 6-1, 6-2
Rachel Eason vs. Sarah Campbell, 6-4, 1-4 DNF
Chelsea Williams vs. Ana Elhom, 4-6, 3-5 DNF


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We've listened to your feedback throughout 2016, and as a result, our season ticket offering has changed somewhat for next year.
To help you better understand the changes, we've put together a few FAQs, and a table explaining the differences in the packages.
Why is there no separate season ticket and membership for next season?
For the 2017 season we have decided to combine the best of both worlds and offer a full Season Ticket membership package. This is after actively listening to our current supporters and aligning ourselves with other top tier rugby league clubs around the country. 2017 Season Ticket membership will include multiple benefits and London Broncos gifts. Please note, there will also be smaller game packages available at a later date should you not be able to make the majority of the games.
What are the new benefits to me, and what do the different levels of membership mean?
We have a 1980 Club, Gold, Silver and Bronze season ticket option this season along with our new junior Foals Membership.
Your 2017 benefits will vary on the ticket tier purchased, but all Season Ticket Members will receive regular communication, keeping you up to date with priority team information and much more throughout the season.
We've explained the varying benefits of each ticket tier below:
1980 Club Member
Gold Season Ticket Member
Silver Season Ticket Member
Bronze Season Ticket Member
Foals Member (Under 12)
Can I reserve a seat for 2017?
Yes – a Gold Season Ticket gives you an allocated seat. Silver Season Tickets guarantee a seat but you have the luxury of changing seats each game if you wish. This way you can meet new London Broncos fans every week and build your Broncos network even more! Don't worry, there will always be a seat available for you – there are a limited number of season tickets allocated (no more than seats available) and will be allocated on a first come first served basis so be sure to reserve your ticket today!
Why is 12-16 year old now classed as a Youth Concession?
Family is a priority focus here at London Broncos. We remain extremely competitive in price compared with other Rugby League teams and other professional sports in London. U12s will still remain complimentary per paying adult, however the new and exclusive Foals membership is available which gives the little ones a few little extras for the season.
How can I renew my Season Ticket?
You can renew for 2017 – online or over the phone. Please note that existing season ticket holders will have Early Bird Access between 3rd October 2016 and 28th October. All tickets will then be released to the General Public on Monday 31st October 2016.
Are there any Early Bird discounts?
If you purchase 1980 Club or Gold Season Ticket membership before 28th October you will receive a 10% Early Bird Discount.
We look forward to welcoming you for the 2017 Season. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to get in touch!
SEASON TICKET RENEWALS: 12pm, Monday 3 October – Friday 28 October.
Season tickets will go on general sale on Monday 31 October.


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By: Iain Ferguson
Ayr Racecourse stages its first December meeting since 2009 on Monday 21 December with the seven race Christmas Party Raceday.
[Pictured: Final Assault wins at a recent Ayr Racecourse meeting. The Lucinda Russell trained horse could be in action again at Ayr on Monday 21 December.]
The action gets under way at 12.25pm with the Racing UK Winter Season Ticket Maiden Hurdle over two miles and continues until the finale, the Racing UK Standard National Hunt Flat Race at 3.30pm.
Highlight of the afternoon is the Watch Racing UK Today Just £10 Handicap Hurdle over two miles five furlongs due off at 3.00pm. This Class 3 contest should attract a big field with leading trainers including Lucinda Russell, Nicky Richards and Jim Goldie all likely to be represented.
Top jockeys in action should include Brian Hughes, Brian Harding, Craig Nichol and Peter Buchanan. Simply call 01292 264179 or go to www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk for more details.
For further information please contact Iain Ferguson on 01292 294972 or 07795 565691.
Ayr Racecourse and the associated Western House Hotel are Founder Members of the Elite Ayrshire Business Circle.


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it can be too late
but never too early
Geoff Ferguson - December 12th 2016
It is well known that there is a positive correlation between breastfeeding an infant and their intellectual development. What has been less studied are any possible links between breastfeeding and the incidence of autism.
A positive correlation between breastfeeding and intellectual development has been shown in many studies. For example, the 2007 WHO report 'Evidence on the long-term effects of breastfeeding'1 discusses several meta-analyses that look at this possible correlation. The WHO report acknowledges two potential avenues for a positive effect of breastfeeding upon intellectual development. The first is the presence of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in breast milk, which are sometimes absent in formula. These compounds play an important role in retinal and cortical brain development. The second possibility is that breastfeeding enhances bonding between mother and infant, which may also contribute the the child's intellectual development.
Of course, as the WHO acknowledges, a correlation between breastfeeding and intellectual development does not prove a causal link. Any number of socio-economic factors that encourage an infant's intellectual development may also be more likely to be present for mothers who breastfeed. However, the studies included in the WHO report attempt to control for such confounding factors. Their review of these studies led the authors of the WHO report to conclude that breastfeeding is positively associated with the child's intellectual development and later educational attainment. They also note one study that suggests that maternal milk is in itself associated with a positive developmental outcome, over and above any bonding effects of the act of breastfeeding.
In contrast to the above work, there have only been a handful of studies that have looked at possible links between breastfeeding and specific developmental problems such as autism spectrum disorders (ASD). For example, one study published in 2006 compared 861 children with Autistic Disorder and 123 control children. The results of this study indicated 'that children who were not breastfed or were fed infant formula without docosahexaenoic acid/arachidonic acid supplementation were significantly more likely to have autistic disorder'.
This results of the above research have been confirmed by a recent multicentre study in Spain2. This study, by O Boucher and others, assessed 1,346 children with a mean age of 4.9 years. The researchers used a maternal questionnaire to record the presence and duration of breastfeeding, and a variety of tools to assess each child's cognitive development, attention, ADHD symptoms, and autistic traits. After adjusting for several confounders, including socio-environmental factors, the study found that 'longer duration of breastfeeding was independently associated with better cognitive development and with fewer autistic traits'.
These are important findings that support recommendations in favour of breastfeeding. We should, however, note a couple of caveats. As noted above, such studies show an association between breastfeeding and positive infant development. They do not definitively prove causality. As Paul Whitely suggests in his blog, in the case of autism it is also possible that a causal link could operate in the reverse direction: that the early stages of autism in an infant could themselves cause difficulties in breastfeeding and so lead to its early cessation.
Much is not known about autism and its causes. It is likely that autistic traits are the result of several inter-relating causes, and that, correspondingly, several different factors could have a protective or ameliorating influence. The studies reported above suggest that breastfeeding could be one protective factor. However, even if this is the case, this would only be one factor amongst many. It is important that a difficulty in breastfeeding does not become a source of blame or guilt for the mother. There are many reasons why a mother does not begin or continue with breastfeeding. A difficulty or disappointment in breastfeeding should not become a barrier to the creation of a good bond between infant and mother.
1Horta, B. L. et al (2007) Evidence on the long-term effects of breastfeeding: systematic review and meta-analyses. WHO, Geneva.
2Boucher, O. (2016) Association between breastfeeding duration and cognitive development, autistic traits and ADHD symptoms: a multicenter study in Spain. Pediatr Res. 2016 Nov 15.


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French-Brazilian director Juliana Reis has been involved in the international film industry for more than two decades as a director, writer, casting director, and script continuity.
She is the writer-director of the Rio de Janeiro-set film, Disparos (AE-AutoExposure), which debuted at the Rio Film Festival in 2012. It received awards for cinematography, editing, and supporting actor.
She worked as the personal assistant and casting director with directors, such as Luc Besson (1999 The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc starring Milla Jovovich, Dustin Hoffman, and John Malkovich; and 2002 The Transporter), Ricardo de Carvalho, Manuel Poirier, Blanca Li, Philippe Decouflé, and Louis Letterrier.
Originally a journalist, Juliana moved to Paris in 1989, where she lived for more than 15 years. There she finished a masters degree in filmmaking, and wrote and directed five shorts and institutional videos for UNESCO and SOS Racisme. She was awarded for her adaptation of Julio Cortazar's Cronopios e Famas, and her first short, Les Enfants de Charbon, was nationally broadcast by French Television.
Since moving to Brazil in 2005, Juliana has written screenplays for and with noted filmmakers João Jardim, Murilo Salles, Henrique Saladini, Guto Bussab and Themba Sibeko (South Africa), and Kim Chapiron (France). She is a member of both the College of Screenplay Readers of CNC (Centre National de la Cinématographie in France) and of Autores de Cinema. Juliana teaches screenwriting at the Escola de Cinema Darcy Ribeiro and the Paraná Art School University, and is the head coordinator of the Escrevendo & Filmes workshops.
She is also a perseverant mosaic artisan, a vocation that requires intense patience, tenacity, and commitment – skills that serve her well in filmmaking.
Juliana's current feature film projects, include:
EXEMPLUM (aka The Judgment of Mr. Antonio), selected for the Film Cup Brazil-France 2013 and part of the Films From Rio support program at EFM (Berlinale) 2014;
OURs LADYs OF COPACABANA, co-written with Felipe Sholl, Teddy Award in Berlin. In co-production with France, it has been selected and participated in the Brazil-France Co-Production meetings, the SESC-SENAC Screenwriters' Lab 2011 (former Sundance Lab in Brazil), as well as the Berlinale's Talent Campus 2012.
Juliana has also been invited to direct ANITA, MOTHER OF WAR, the epic cine-biography of revolutionary fighter Anita Galribaldi; Shooting in Italy scheduled for 2015
She is involved as well in the development of TV series projects, co-writing with French Michel Fessller (Oscar winner March of the Penguins) and Americans Jeremy Pikser (Oscar nominated Bolworth ) and Walter Bernstein (Oscar winner The Front ).
Shorts & Other stuff
- Les enfants de charbon (in French / English)
- Imago (in French only)
- La Klé (in English)
- Oxygen: you can't fake it (script in Portuguese only)
On paper
- Déjàvu – to play with the eyes, the words and the ideas (in French only)
- Bagattelle – Grands espaces & Huis clos (in French and in progress…)


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Research from housing charity Shelter reveals there are more than 11,300 homeless children in the South East, and six Sussex towns are among the hotspots.
Shelter said 11,314 children up to 17 years old were homeless and living in temporary accommodation this year – a 108 per cent increase in five years. That's one in every 172 children.
And several Sussex local authorities make the top 20 list for the highest rates of homeless children in the region.
Topping the list was Brighton and Hove, which has 1,999 homeless children – a 74 per cent increase since 2013. In Brighton and Hove, one child in every 25 is considered to be homeless.
Related stories: Shortage of housing blamed for child homelessness in Brighton and Hove
Also making the top 20 list was Crawley with 255 homeless children, but this was down 33 per cent on 2013. The research showed in Crawley one child in every 106 was homeless.
Next up was Worthing with 132 homeless children – a 340 per cent increase on 2013, with one child in every 126 being homeless.
Lewes had 118 homeless children, up 59 per cent on 2013, and one child in every 169 is now considered homeless.
Eastbourne had 117 homeless children, but saw by far the biggest rise from 2013, increasing 800 per cent. In Eastbourne one child in every 170 is homeless.
And finally Adur also made the list with 90 homeless children, down 14 per cent on 2013. In Adur one in every 143 children is homeless.
Shelter released the figures as part of its Christmas campaign, raising cash to give families helpline advice and services they need in order to keep their homes over the festive period.
The charity warned that hundreds of children in the region will spend their Christmas in a hostel or BnB, often with one family in a single room, sharing bathrooms and kitchens with other residents.
Greg Beales, director of campaigns at Shelter, said: "No child should be homeless. But for the generation growing up in the housing crisis, this is the grim reality for many.
"The number of children hidden away in hostels and BnBs is enough to make anyone's heart sink. These are not places for children. We hear about cold, damp – even rats. Young children are sharing beds with multiple family members, trying to play in dirty public corridors, and having to leave their block in the middle of the night to use the bathroom.
"Over the last five years, hundreds of thousands of children have known what it's like to be homeless. The impact these young people cannot be overstated. It doesn't have to be this way. If we act now, we can change tomorrow to make sure every child has somewhere they can call home."
To support Shelter's Christmas appeal, text SHELTER to 70020 to donate £3, or visit: www.shelter.org.uk


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To understand why a luncheon at the Paul Bocuse Restaurant (L'Auberge Du Pont De Collonges) was so important and special to me, you to need to understand the reverence and admiration I have for this icon of the culinary and business world, Monsieur Bocuse. My dear friend and our host, French Master Chef, Hervé Laurent, knew and made one of my dreams come true.
Paul Bocuse's lineage of cooks dates back to the 17th century. However, for over fifty plus years, he has brought classic French culinary art to perfection. As a youth, he received the revered Meilleur Ouvrier de France (Best French Artisan). In his various establishments, he has collected over fifty Michelin stars. The Paul Bocuse Restaurant has held three Michelin stars since 1965 – the longest in Michelin star history.
At the same time, he has promoted classical French cuisine worldwide. Luna Delsol said in an interview: "He was the first chef to conquer Japan with and for French cuisine, opening several bakeries, patisseries and sales outlets for food products under his own label. Over more than three decades, he organized and coordinated with French cooking courses of the world-famous Tsuji occupational school in Osaka, in partnership with his late friend, Shizuo Tsuji.
"In 1982, with his friends Gaston Leôtre and Roger Vergé, he set up three restaurants and a bread and pastry shop at the French pavilion in Disney World in Orlando, Florida. The establishments are now under the management of his son, Jerome, with the title of president and general director."
Within Lyon itself, Bocuse has four brasseries downtown, the North, the South, the East and the West, and restaurants Fond-Rose and Marguerite. These offer different regional cuisines. With Hervé, in 2009, I dined at the North and the South. The combination of these six restaurants serves over two thousand meals daily. Bocuse always sees opportunities and does not hesitate to act. He now has introduced his take on French-style fast food in two Quest Express outlets, one in Lyon and the other in Villefranche-sur-Saône. And in a natural progression, he has ventured into the hotel business with his forty-room Docks Quest.
What first sparked my interest in this icon was the Institut Paul Bocuse, originally called the Paul Bocuse School of Culinary Arts. I knew Hervé had taught there, and I knew several chefs who had received their credentials at the school. Apparently Paul Bocuse is known for having as much respect for the people who work for him as the guests he serves. He expects the best and has the ability to inspire the best from those who work with him. Chefs who received diplomas from the Institute were talented, skillful and passionate.
In 2000, Hervé started suggesting that I attend Bocuse d'Or. Then, in 2008, he reminded me that Bocuse was aging and if I wanted to meet him, I had better attend. In 2009, I attended my first Bocuse d'Or and I'm hooked. It took a genius of a man to bring together this worldwide competition of young chefs to compete in what seems like a Culinary Olympics. I did have the opportunity to meet Paul Bocuse in 2009, and I will always be grateful.This year, 2015, marked its twenty-fourth year, and it just keeps getting better.
Hervé has shared some biographical information on Bocuse:
He has always lived above the restaurant where he was working with his wife. Now, due to age, he is on the first floor, but still on site.
He was responsible for encouraging chefs to step out of the kitchen into the dining room to see responses and reactions to dishes.
He has focused on integrating regional foods.
To date, there is only one individual whom both the Culinary Institute of America and France's Gault-Millau Guide have named Chef of the Century: Paul Bocuse. What an achievement!
Now, let's get back to our luncheon. Hervé had arranged this luncheon for Sherrie Wilkolaski and me. We drove four kilometers north of Lyon; the Paul Bocuse Restaurant backs up to the banks of the Saône, near the Pont de Collonges. It is open every day of the year. I don't know what I expected, but I was overwhelmed by the colorful welcome. Both Sherrie and I were struck by the tributes to such food icons as Julia Child and James Beard.
When we stepped inside, the restaurant exceeded my expectations. I am not new to three-Michelin-star dining, but this was more than I could have imagined. After we ordered, but before the kitchen got busy, we were able to tour the kitchen with Chef Gilles Reinhardt. It was buzzing with activity and we were delighted to have this opportunity. Our three-hour-plus luncheon was one of the most relaxing and enjoyable ever.
I've included photos of our dishes, but I knew I had to order the Soup with Truffles. I first read a version of this recipe in 2011 and enjoyed the results. But that was not like trying the real thing. This particular dish was created in 1975 for the president of France, Valéry Giscard d'Estaing, and his wife, at a luncheon given at the Élysée Palace. Several Michelin-star chefs were in attendance when Mr. Bocuse received the Légion d'Honneur on that occasion. When I saw the soup on the menu, I was ecstatic. Because I wanted to be sure I included the correct translation, I purchased the book, My Best, by Paul Bocuse, with the recipe printed out. The soup was divine.
Soup with Truffles VGE
Serves 4 – Preparation time: 30 minutes – Cooking time: 30 minutes
Drink Pairing: Bollinger R.D. 1990 champagne, a Frédéric Émile Riesling vintage 2001 from the Trimbach domain, or a sherry.
2 cups (500 ml) chicken stock
5½ ounces (150g) skinless chicken breast
Table salt
3½ ounces (100 g) celeriac
Heads of 8 button mushrooms, 1¼-inches (3-cm) in diameter
3 ounces (80 g) fresh truffles
¼ cup (60 ml) white Noilly Prat
2 ounces (60g) cooked foie gras
9 ounces (250 g) store-bought flaky (puff) pastry
1 egg yolk
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Bring stock to a boil in saucepan.
Lightly salt chicken breast and place in stock. Leave (sic) it simmer for six minutes, then drain. Put the stock for the soup aside.
Peel the celeriac and the carrot. Cut the celeriac en matignon (first into ½-inch [12-mm] slices, then into dice). In the same way, cut the carrot en matignon (first into ½-inch [12-mm] slices, then into dice).
Cut the mushroom heads into thick slices, then into strips, and then dice. Mix them with celeriac and carrot.
Cut the truffles into ver file slices.
The quality of the truffles is important in this soup. If possible, choose fresh truffles. Out of season, use preserved truffles. Allow 1 ounce (30 g) of preserved truffles per person, instead of ¾ ounce (20 g) of fresh truffles.
Pour 1 tablespoon of Noilly Prat into each of four ovenproof porcelain bowls that hold 1 to 1¼ cups (250 to 300 ml). Add 1 rounded tablespoon of the vegetables en matignon, divide among the bowls.
Cut the chicken breast into ½-inch (12-mm) slices, then dice.
Divide it among the bowls.
In the same way, add the slices of truffle.
Cover with the stock, stopping ¾-inch (2-cm) below the brim.
Roll out the flaky pastry on the work surface. Cut out four circles, 5 to 5½ inches (12 to 14 cm) in diameter. *Place a pastry circle on each bowl. Turn the edge down over the brim, pressing lightly to seal it.
Mix the egg yolk with a teaspoon of water and a pinch of salt. Brush it over the pastry. Place in the oven, and cook for 20 minutes. Cut the edge of the pastry with the point of a knife. Serve at once.
*To cut the pastry circles to the right size, measure the diameter of your bowls and add at least 1¼-inches (3 cm). Then place something round of that size (a bowl, a saucer, a metal disk) over the pastry and cut around it.
This dish is relatively easy to make and delicious to enjoy. The U.S. does have a lot of truffles available in the Northwest, especially in Oregon. Many are native to Oregon and others have had starters from France.
I hope you've enjoyed my short tribute to Paul Bocuse and been able to vicariously enjoy our visit to his restaurant through the photographs. It would take a book to pay an accurate tribute to all of Monsieur Bocuse's accomplishments.
Thank you, Hervé Laurent, for treating us to this magnificent afternoon.
Let me know if you make the soup or visit his restaurant.
Images by Maralyn D. Hill


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We have been informed that on Tuesday, September 27 at 7AM, Ames Business Park will begin renovating the parking lot located at 30 Dane Street, where our members and guests currently park. The project is expected to endure for ten weeks, which pits its reopening for early December. Throughout the renovation, the lot will be closed to all foot and vehicle traffic.
During this time, a limited amount of replacement parking will be offered in the front lot of St. Anthony's Church, along Somerville Avenue, available Monday through Friday from 8AM – 8PM. Due to the limited spaces in this lot, parking will be available on a first-come first-serve basis, valet style.
We're really sorry for the inconvenience, and hope this doesn't impact you too much. Spread the word, and stay tuned for updates.
Getting to BKB Without a Car
Train: Red Line to Porter Square (~10 min. walk)
Bus: 83 or 87 to Somerville Avenue @ Central Street
Bike! Run! Walk!


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Photoshop Tools and Toolbar Overview
Learn all about Photoshop's tools and the Toolbar. You'll learn how the tools are organized in the Toolbar and how to access Photoshop's many hidden tools. This tutorial also includes a complete summary of all 66 Photoshop tools that you can use as a reference.
In the first tutorial in this series on Photoshop's Interface, we took a general tour of the interface and its main features. In this tutorial, we'll learn more about the tools and the Toolbar in Photoshop. The Toolbar (also known as the Toolbox or the Tools panel) is where Photoshop holds the many tools we have to work with. There are tools for making selections, for cropping an image, for editing and retouching, and many more.
We'll begin this tutorial with a look at the Toolbar, how it's organized, and how to access all of Photoshop's tools that are hidden within it. Then, we'll look more closely at the tools themselves, with a summary of what each of Photoshop's tools is used for. I'll be using Photoshop CC but this tutorial is also compatible with Photoshop CS6. This is lesson 2 of 10 in our Learning The Photoshop Interface series. Let's get started!
The Photoshop Toolbar
As we learned in the previous Getting To Know The Photoshop Interface tutorial, Photoshop's Toolbar is located along the left of the screen:
Single Or Double Column Toolbar
By default, the Toolbar appears as a long, single column. It can be expanded into a shorter, double column by clicking the double arrows icon at the top. Click the same icon again to return the Toolbar to a single column:
The Tools Layout
Let's look at how the Toolbar in Photoshop is organized. While it may seem like the tools are listed randomly, there's actually a logical order to it, with related tools grouped together. At the top, we have Photoshop's Move and Selection tools. Directly below them are the Crop and Slice tools. Below that are the Measurement tools, followed by Photoshop's many Retouching and Painting tools. Next are the Drawing and Type tools. And finally, near the bottom of the Toolbar, we find Photoshop's Navigation tools:
The Hidden Tools
Each tool in the Toolbar is represented by an icon, and there are many more tools available than what we see. A small arrow in the bottom right corner of a tool's icon means that there are additional tools hiding behind it in that same spot:
To view and access the additional tools, click and hold on the icon. Or, right-click (Win) / Control-click (Mac) on the icon. Either way displays a fly-out menu showing the other tools that are available. For example, if I click and hold on the Rectangular Marquee Tool's icon, the fly-out menu tells me that along with that tool, the Elliptical Marquee Tool, the Single Row Marquee Tool and the Single Column Marquee Tool are also nested in with it. To choose one of the additional tools, select it from the list. I'll choose the Elliptical Marquee Tool. We'll see why in a moment:
The Default Tool
The tool that's initially displayed in each spot in the Toolbar is known as the default tool. The Rectangular Marquee Tool is the default tool for the spot we're looking at here (second from the top). However, Photoshop won't always display the default tool. Instead, it will display the last tool that was selected. Notice that, after choosing the Elliptical Marquee Tool from the fly-out menu, the Rectangular Marquee Tool is no longer displayed in the Toolbar. The Elliptical Marquee Tool has taken its place:
To select the Rectangular Marquee Tool at this point, I would need to either click and hold, or right-click (Win) / Control-click (Mac), on the Elliptical Marquee Tool's icon. Then, I could select the Rectangular Marquee Tool from the menu:
Photoshop Tools Summary
Now that we've learned how Photoshop's Toolbar is organized and how to access all of the tools within it, let's look at the tools themselves. Here's a quick summary of each tool you'll find in the Toolbar, along with a brief description of what each tool is used for. Specific tools will be covered in more detail in other lessons. I've listed the tools in the order they're displayed in the Toolbar, beginning with the Move and Selection tools at the top.
An asterisk (*) after a tool's name indicates a default tool. The letter in parenthesis is the tool's keyboard shortcut. To cycle through tools with the same keyboard shortcut, press and hold Shift as you press the letter. Note that if you're using Photoshop CS6, some tools are only available in the CS6 Extended version. All tools are available in Photoshop CC.
Update: Learn how to use the new Object Selection Tool in Photoshop CC 2020!
- Move And Selection Tools
- Move Tool * ( V )
- The Move Tool is used to move layers, selections and guides within a Photoshop document. Enable "Auto-Select" to automatically select the layer or group you click on.
- Artboard Tool ( V )
- The Artboard Tool (new in Photoshop CC) allows you to easily design multiple web or UX (user experience) layouts for different devices or screen sizes.
- Rectangular Marquee Tool * ( M )
- The Rectangular Marquee Tool draws rectangular selection outlines. Press and hold Shift as you drag to draw a square selection.
- Elliptical Marquee Tool ( M )
- The Elliptical Marquee Tool draws elliptical selection outlines. Press and hold Shift to draw a selection in a perfect circle.
- Single Row Marquee Tool
- The Single Row Marquee Tool in Photoshop selects a single row of pixels in the image from left to right.
- Single Column Marquee Tool
- Use the Single Column Marquee Tool to select a single column of pixels from top to bottom.
- Lasso Tool * ( L )
- With the Lasso Tool, you can draw a freeform selection outline around an object.
- Polygonal Lasso Tool ( L )
- Click around an object with the Polygonal Lasso Tool to surround it with a polygonal, straight-edged selection outline.
- Magnetic Lasso Tool ( L )
- The Magnetic Lasso Tool snaps the selection outline to the edges of the object as you move your mouse cursor around it.
- Quick Selection Tool * ( W )
- The Quick Selection Tool lets you easily select an object simply by painting over it with a brush. Enable "Auto-Enhance" in the Options Bar for better quality selections.
- Magic Wand Tool ( W )
- Photoshop's Magic Wand Tool selects areas of similar color with a single click. The "Tolerance" value in the Options Bar sets the range of colors that will be selected.
- Crop And Slice Tools
- Crop Tool * ( C )
- Use the Crop Tool in Photoshop to crop an image and remove unwanted areas. Uncheck "Delete Cropped Pixels" in the Options Bar to crop an image non-destructively.
- Perspective Crop Tool ( C )
- Use the Perspective Crop Tool to both crop an image and fix common distortion or perspective problems.
- Slice Tool ( C )
- The Slice Tool divides an image or layout into smaller sections (slices) which can be exported and optimized separately.
- Slice Select Tool ( C )
- Use the Slice Select Tool to select individual slices created with the Slice Tool.
- Measurement Tools
- Eyedropper Tool * ( I )
- Photoshop's Eyedropper Tool samples colors in an image. Increase "Sample Size" in the Options Bar for a better representation of the sampled area's color.
- 3D Material Eyedropper Tool ( I )
- Use the 3D Material Eyedropper Tool to sample material from a 3D model in Photoshop.
- Color Sampler Tool ( I )
- The Color Sampler Tool displays color values for the selected (sampled) area in an image. Up to four areas can be sampled at a time. View the color information in Photoshop's Info panel.
- Ruler Tool ( I )
- The Ruler Tool measures distances, locations and angles. Great for positioning images and elements exactly where you want them.
- Note Tool ( I )
- The Note Tool allows you to attach text-based notes to your Photoshop document, either for yourself or for others working on the same project. Notes are saved as part of the .PSD file.
- Count Tool ( I )
- Use the Count Tool to manually count the number of objects in an image, or to have Photoshop automatically count multiple selected areas in the image.
- Retouching And Painting Tools
- Spot Healing Brush Tool * ( J )
- The Spot Healing Brush in Photoshop quickly removes blemishes and other minor problem areas in an image. Use a brush size slightly larger than the blemish for best results.
- Healing Brush Tool ( J )
- The Healing Brush lets you repair larger problem areas in an image by painting over them. Hold Alt (Win) / Option (Mac) and click to sample good texture, then paint over the problem area to repair it.
- Patch Tool ( J )
- With the Patch Tool, draw a freeform selection outline around a problem area. Then repair it by dragging the selection outline over an area of good texture.
- Content-Aware Move Tool ( J )
- Use the Content-Aware Move Tool to select and move part of an image to a different area. Photoshop automatically fills in the hole in the original spot using elements from the surrounding areas.
- Red Eye Tool ( J )
- The Red Eye Tool removes common red eye problems in a photo resulting from camera flash.
- Brush Tool * ( B )
- The Brush Tool is Photoshop's primary painting tool. Use it to paint brush strokes on a layer or on a layer mask.
- Pencil Tool ( B )
- The Pencil Tool is another of Photoshop's painting tools. But while the Brush Tool can paint soft-edge brush strokes, the Pencil Tool always paints with hard edges.
- Color Replacement Tool ( B )
- Use the Color Replacement Tool in Photoshop to easily replace the color of an object with a different color.
- Mixer Brush Tool ( B )
- Unlike the standard Brush Tool, the Mixer Brush in Photoshop can simulate elements of real painting such as mixing and combining colors, and paint wetness.
- Clone Stamp Tool * ( S )
- The Clone Stamp Tool is the most basic of Photoshop's retouching tools. It samples pixels from one area of the image and paints them over pixels in another area.
- Pattern Stamp Tool ( S )
- Use the Pattern Stamp Tool to paint a pattern over the image.
- History Brush Tool * ( Y )
- The History Brush Tool paints a snapshot from an earlier step (history state) into the current version of the image. Choose the previous state from the History panel.
- Art History Brush Tool ( Y )
- The Art History Brush also paints a snapshot from an earlier history state into the image, but does so using stylized brush strokes.
- Eraser Tool * ( E )
- The Eraser Tool in Photoshop permanently erases pixels on a layer. It can also be used to paint in a previous history state.
- Background Eraser Tool ( E )
- The Background Eraser Tool erases areas of similar color in an image by painting over them.
- Magic Eraser Tool ( E )
- The Magic Eraser Tool is similar to the Magic Wand Tool in that it selects areas of similar color with a single click. But the Magic Eraser Tool then permanently deletes those areas.
- Gradient Tool * ( G )
- Photoshop's Gradient Tool draws gradual blends between multiple colors. The Gradient Editor lets you create and customize your own gradients.
- Paint Bucket Tool ( G )
- The Paint Bucket Tool fills an area of similar color with your Foreground color or a pattern. The "Tolerance" value determines the range of colors that will be affected around the area where you clicked.
- 3D Material Drop Tool ( G )
- Used in 3D modeling, the 3D Material Drop Tool lets you sample a material from one area and then drop it into another area of your model, mesh or 3D layer.
- Blur Tool *
- The Blur Tool blurs and softens areas you paint over with the tool.
- Sharpen Tool
- The Sharpen Tool sharpens areas you paint over.
- Smudge Tool
- The Smudge Tool in Photoshop smudges and smears the areas you paint over. It can also be used to create a finger painting effect.
- Dodge Tool * ( O )
- Paint over areas in the image with the Dodge Tool to lighten them.
- Burn Tool ( O )
- The Burn Tool will darken the areas you paint over.
- Sponge Tool ( O )
- Paint over areas with the Sponge Tool to increase or decrease color saturation.
- Drawing And Type Tools
- Pen Tool * ( P )
- Photoshop's Pen Tool allows you to draw extremely precise paths, vector shapes or selections.
- Freeform Pen Tool ( P )
- The Freeform Pen Tool allows you to draw freehand paths or shapes. Anchor points are automatically added to the path as you draw.
- Add Anchor Point Tool
- Use the Add Anchor Point Tool to add additional anchor points along a path.
- Delete Anchor Point Tool
- Click on an existing anchor point along a path with the Delete Anchor Point Tool to remove the point.
- Convert Point Tool
- On a path, click on a smooth anchor point with the Convert Point Tool to convert it to a corner point. Click a corner point to convert it to a smooth point.
- Horizontal Type Tool * ( T )
- Known simply as the Type Tool in Photoshop, use the Horizontal Type Tool to add standard type to your document.
- Vertical Type Tool ( T )
- The Vertical Type Tool adds type vertically from top to bottom.
- Vertical Type Mask Tool ( T )
- Rather than adding editable text to your document, the Vertical Type Mask Tool creates a selection outline in the shape of vertical type.
- Horizontal Type Mask Tool ( T )
- Like the Vertical Mask Type Tool, the Horizontal Type Mask Tool creates a selection outline in the shape of type. However, the type is added horizontally rather than vertically.
- Path Selection Tool * ( A )
- Use the Path Selection Tool (the black arrow) in Photoshop to select and move an entire path at once.
- Direct Selection Tool ( A )
- Use the Direct Selection Tool (the white arrow) to select and move an individual path segment, anchor point or direction handle.
- Rectangle Tool * ( U )
- The Rectangle Tool draws rectangular vector shapes, paths or pixel shapes. Press and hold Shift as you drag to force the shape into a perfect square.
- Rounded Rectangle Tool ( U )
- The Rounded Rectangle Tool is similar to the standard Rectangle Tool but draws the shapes with rounded corners. Press and hold Shift to draw a square with rounded corners.
- Ellipse Tool ( U )
- The Ellipse Tool draws elliptical vector shapes, paths or pixel shapes. Press and hold Shift as you drag to draw a perfect circle.
- Polygon Tool ( U )
- The Polygon Tool draws polygonal, straight-edged vector shapes, paths or pixel shapes. Use the "Sides" option in the Options Bar to set the number of sides.
- Line Tool ( U )
- The Line Tool draws straight lines, either as shapes or paths. The "Weight" option in the Options Bar controls the width of the line.
- Custom Shape Tool ( U )
- Photoshop's Custom Shape Tool lets you select and draw custom shapes. Choose from Photoshop's built-in custom shapes or create your own.
- Navigation Tools
- Hand Tool * ( H )
- The Hand Tool lets us click and drag an image around on the screen to view different areas when zoomed in.
- Rotate View Tool ( R )
- Use the Rotate View Tool in Photoshop to rotate the canvas so you can view and edit the image from different angles.
- Zoom Tool * ( Z )
- Click on the image with the Zoom Tool to zoom in on a specific area. Press and hold Alt (Win) / Option (Mac) and click with the Zoom Tool to zoom out.
Where to go next...
And there we have it! Now that we know more about Photoshop's Toolbar and its many tools, in the next lesson in this series, we'll learn how to reset Photoshop's Toolbar back to its original, default layout!
Or check out any of the other lessons in this chapter:
- 01. Getting to know the Photoshop interface
- 02. Photoshop tools and Toolbar verview
- 03. How to reset the tools and Toolbar
- 04. How to customize the Toolbar
- 05. Managing panels in Photoshop
- 06. Working with tabbed documents and floating windows
- 07. How to view multiple images at once
- 08. 5 ways to move images between documents
- 09. How to use workspaces
- 10. Screen modes and interface tricks
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The results of an Erasmus+ programme, implemented by the Regional Agricultural, Technical and Vocational School for Education and Training of Ammochostos/Avgorou, completed in early 2019, were recently disseminated by the national authority for the Erasmus+ programme.
More than 1 300 primary and lower secondary education learners participated in the 2nd Pancyprian robotics week, which was successfully organised in the second week of May by the Department of Secondary Technical and Vocational Education and Training in cooperation with the enterprise ENGINO®.
A press conference announcing measures to upgrade Cyprus's public VET system improve its image and increase participation rates took place at the Ministry of Education and Culture (MoEC) in December 2018.
Cedefop received a group of 75 young people and youth workers representing Cyprus, Greece, Hungary and Turkey on 2 May. The group consisted of blind, visually impaired and sighted youngsters.
The standard multi-company training programmes are one of the schemes of the Human Resource Development Authority of Cyprus (HRDA) with high participation rates. The main aim of the scheme is the participation of employed people in training programmes, designed and implemented by certified vocational training centres (VTCs) to satisfy companies' training needs.
The 2018 Education and training monitor report was presented by the Representation of the European Commission in Cyprus and the Ministry of Education and Culture (MoEC) at a special event that took place at the EU House in November.
Cedefop organises the second policy learning forum on apprenticeships, a European vocational skills week event, on 18 and 19 October in Thessaloniki.
In March 2018 the Human Resource Development Authority of Cyprus (HRDA), published a study providing forecasts for employment and demand for labour in green economic sectors and occupations for 2017-27.
On 16 November 2017, the Youth Board of Cyprus presented two programmes aiming to activate young people and to promote and develop entrepreneurship. Both are included in the National action plan for youth employment and are jointly funded by the European Social Fund.
The Human Resource Development Authority of Cyprus (HRDA) has recently completed a research study providing forecasts of employment needs in the national economy for a 10-year period.


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Are you contemplating a journey into the martial arts? Or are you a person who wants to simply learn how to kick and punch? While there are many avenues that could lead to proficiency in fighting or combative skills, a full immersion within the Taekwondo martial arts dojang won't be complete without embarking on the study of The Korean Way, or the 道 ('do') in Taekwondo.
The two most prominent philosophers of the Joseon Dynasty, Yi I (pen name 'Yul-gok') and Yi Hwang (pen name Toegye) provide insight into the cultivatation a martial artist could take on the study of the The Korean Way. This cultivation is important not to help you develop your fighting skills, but to give you the reason, the commitment, and the tenacity to take the best of Taekwondo out of the dojang, make it yours and to do so for the right reasons.
We invite all individuals to walk with us a little ways along our own study of The Korean Way.
Toegye's Interconnectedness with Society
Toegye, namesake of Taekwondo's 3rd gup pattern, was author of Ten Diagrams on Sage Learning. He was compelled to create Ten Diagrams as a distillation of lifelong learning so that his King could govern with Confucian tenets. While Confucian philosophy was Chinese, it was further developed in Joseon Korea, and defined Korean living. Toegye believed that his Ten Diagrams would allow his King to rule wisely despite the complicated politics of the literati of the time.
Confucian precepts envisages each of us as an interconnected part of a larger society; a social creature bound to fellow humans. This inter-relatedness is expressed through five main relations: sovereign and subject, parent and child, elder and younger sibling, husband and wife, and friend and friend. Of these relations, emphasis is placed on duty, loyalty, respect, dedication, and affection. Reflection on the spirit of these precepts mirrors Taekwondo's ideals that practitioners use it not to harm others, but to protect those most important to us.
Yulgok's Serving through Self-cultivation
Yulgok, namesake of Taekwondo's 5th gup pattern, was not only known as "a scholar but also a politician and a reformer". Yulgok had wide ranging experience with various offices over the years, and developed a strong relationship with the King. He become a central figure in politics during a period of political conflicts which were rampant during the time. Yulgok believed that "learning and self-cultivation" were the core of proper administration; that people could approach politics pragmatically and practically to 'get the job done' (Wikipedia). He preferred this over an obsession with inner spiritual perception.
In an industry where you see egos unchecked, distractions caused by certificate mills, and unethical business leaders, Yulgok's advice to concentrate on 'learning and self-cultivation' and indeed to apply these pragmatically to 'get the job done' is your asset. The Korean Way is about sincerely challenging yourself to the best of your ability – and indeed to then extend your insight – where appropriate – to cut through conflict situations and to reform the community. 'Re-form' as in to 'once again build up' your immediate environment based on needs and objectives.
Taekwondo and the Best of You
Tenets refer to principles or beliefs, and this is how '跆拳道精神' is usually defined. However, 精神 is 'psyche,' 'spirit,' 'mind,' or 'essence'; it uses the '神' character because it is elevating the best of you, and your cultivation to the divine. These are as follows: Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control, and Indomitable Spirit.
If these are so important as to be the constructs of your 'essence,' when would you practice them? Once a week on a Sunday morning, in best dress? At the end of the year through a holiday-inspired playlist?
The Taekwondo Dojang has simple rituals as physical manifestations of your Taekwondo Mind. You bow in courtesy. You practice integrity through proper interactions with the school. You control your strikes out of respect to your opponent. You apply self-control during stress testing. And you demonstrate indomitable spirit as you embrace each new challenge placed in front of you. It us up to each of us to take The Korean Way beyond the doors of the dojang, and to continue this cultivation amidst the dynamics of the real world.
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Guys' Getaway in Lubbock Texas
Sometimes us guys just have to get away and release our inner-Selleck. Well we've got you covered with our Guys' Getaway in Lubbock. Groom up that mustache, and let that bear out of his headlock. You'll find everything you need below the cut in this testosterone to-do list.
Break Your Fast the Right Way
The hard working cowboys and frontiersmen of the past knew the importance of a hearty breakfast in the morning, making sure to do it right. For us, breakfast done right means Ranch House, on 1520 Buddy Holly Ave. No frills or extravagances, this menu doesn't play around. Enjoy a breakfast worthy of Ron Swanson with Grilled Round Steak & 2 Eggs or their famous S.O.S chipped beef on toast with crispy hashbrowns. No mimosas or mini-muffins here, so wash it down with a nice glass of chocolate whole milk.
Get Ready for Your PGA Debut
Can it really be a man's weekend without the spirit of leisure, athletic competition or a little gambling? Strike all three birdies with one stone at The Rawls Course. Constantly voted one of the best in nation, this NCAA championship course has fast fairways and forgiving greens making for a fun, yet challenging time for friends. Check out these hole descriptions to give yourself that extra edge against your buddies—not that you needed it, Sean O'Hair.
Eat, Drink and Be Merry
Looking for good brew and good food without the pretentiousness that often comes with it? Look no further than Alamo Drafthouse Cinema. With more than 50 brews, including 16 Texas beers, you'll never go thirsty here. They offer restaurant-quality food in a relaxed theater environment. You can catch your favorite throwback man-flicks at their special Action-Packed Nights, but if you're not into Tommy Boy quote-a-longs or Quentin Tarantino marathons, you can see all the new releases and premieres here too.
Discover the Next Mac Davis
Too often these days music substitutes true passion and soul for style. The Blue Light has it all and is a Lubbock must! With a habit of booking great artists and the building's outstanding acoustics, the shows are often described as magical. We feel the same way, because there's a chance you're seeing an artist who will pack arenas one day—This is the place that artists such as Josh Abbott, Amanda Shires and William Clark Green got their starts. When you're at The Blue Light you're a part of musical history so come and have a drink with a Lubbock Legend.
Finish the Night with Some Mean Meat
No tables, no chairs, no problem. Before leaving The Depot District, you gotta go to Big E's Barbeque. Big E came to Lubbock in 83 to play Texas Tech football, but he's stayed to serve the night crowds some of the best BBQ they've ever had. Big E and his boys serve up sausage, chopped brisket and pork, topped with the condiments of your choice, wrapped in a flour tortilla. You can't go wrong with his fajitas or ribs either. This late night feast is THE place to end a perfect Guy's Getaway.
This is just a small snapshot of some of our favorite "manly" places to let loose and have a great time here in Lubbock. What are the places you think are essential to a Guy's Getaway? Leave a comment on our blog or connect with me on Twitter. I'd love to hear from you! Have fun, be safe and don't forget to visit us online at www.visitlubbock.org for more "Hub City" adventures.


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Though turning 24, 25 or 26 is not a big deal because every day of life has to be a celebration. Still, I love this 'the day' because well, yeah I arrived at this lovely planet to meet you all on this day J
Here are 25 things about life as I turn 25!
- "Life is beautiful" – This is my favourite quote and I believe in it.
- Everything is possible if there are hope and faith.
- If something doesn't go right even if you have given it your best, it is God's way of saying, "No, not now!"
- If you love it, you'll find a way to do it.
- Travelling makes you richer at heart.
- People you meet, people you interact with have an impact on you which is more than one.
- You won't be always right. But then no one is.
- Taking up the challenge to overcome your fear can make you realize that there was no reason to be afraid anyway.
- Do not suppress yourself; do not try to change, not even in a relationship. Because one day your true self will come out and you will not know what to do.
- If you think an incident didn't teach you anything, you are wrong. Retrospect!
- You don't have to worry about what others think. All you need to understand is how you feel about 'it'.
- No one is self-made. People who helped you to be where you are should always be given the credit.
- Magical things grow out of unlikely beginnings.
- Everyone feels low at some point. Don't be afraid of shedding some tears. Remember, bounce back!
- Follow the ones who inspire and be friends with the one who is positive.
- If you cannot help someone say goodbye to their negativity, restrain yourself to 'hi-hello'.
- Life is a cake-walk for someone, is a myth.
- If you don't tell them what you want, they'll not know.
- Wasting your time talking about other people, leads to wasting of the amazing ideas which would have come into your mind if you were not gossiping.
- You are movies you watch, songs you listen, books you read and the food you eat. Almost.
- Food is an expression of love <3
- Gratitude is more important than attitude.
- Life isn't very simple but again you are not supposed to solve the math puzzle at every step.
- Nothing comes for 'Free', never.
- Things happen when they are least expected.
This is what I've learned and well, there is a lot to learn. I met all of you somewhere somehow in these 25 years and I'm grateful to each one of you J
Yes!! It is time to party Ganagnam Style J
If you are gonna leave a comment please tell me what do you think about me :P


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Hello my lovely readers! So it's been nearly three weeks that I've been settled into my new flat and I haven't even shown you around yet. How rude of me.
I don't think there is much point in showing my entire flat, but of course I need to give you a grand tour of my not-so-grand but oh-so-lovely kitchen.
So, the basics: I now live in Stirling, which is a small but central and historically important town in Scotland. I moved here to attend the University of Stirling, where I am currently doing my Masters (and I love it! Definitely no regrets there.) You'll remember it was heart-breaking for me to move away from my friends, family and boyfriend, but when you have a dream, you simply must live it.
Stirling is gorgeous. Magical. For a history nerd like me, it's heaven. Watch this episode of A History of Scotland, narrated by the illustrious (and sadly married) Neil Oliver, to find out why. When I wake up in the morning, this is what I see:
And when I cycle or take the bus to university, this is what I see:
Every time, I'm floored. History was made here. The Ochil Hills watch over us in the North, like a live painting always changing with every breath of the wind, dappled with sunlight and patches of shadow dancing on the hilltops. Whenever I feel like it I can walk to the old town centre and sit in the Church of the Holy Rude, the only church in Great Britain outside of Westminster Abbey that has witnessed the crowning of a King. Mary freakin' Queen of Scots was here.
There is also another creature haunting this place, though perhaps less historical. Enter the neighbours' cat:
So my kitchen, which is smaller but quainter than my old kitchen in London, now looks like this:
My first grocery shop, in my lovely wicker basket that Mum gave me:
I promptly set about filling my cupboards and fridge with good stuff:
And you knew this was coming:
As you can see, I've little cupboard space to play with. I have had to use every single nook and corner I could spot and cram them full of all spices, baking ingredients, superfoods and other hippie foods. This is a blessing in disguise: for the first time in my life I am going to have to face my hoarder habits and not clutter up my home.
Other than that, Mali seems to be enjoying the garden very much. It's lovely to have French doors so I can just pop them open, gaze at the castle, and enjoy the last rays of sunshine.
Still not sold on Scotland? Tsk, we'll have to remedy that.
The girl with the red hair is my sister. She's dyed her hair back to brown now. This is probably my favourite and best photo I've ever taken. I believe this was at the Palace in Falkirk in June 2012. The heart stone is the burial place of Robert The Bruce's Heart.
Thank you for letting me share my story and my new home with you. I hope you enjoyed getting a wee glimpse into my new life. Now I'm off to bake a devil's food cake for you. Much love to you all xoxo


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It's been a long time since I wrote anything here. And now that I'm back, I'd like to express my gratitude to everyone that I've met this year.
It's not only the people that I've met that I'm thankful for. I am also treasuring the good times and the bad times that I have experienced all throughout the year.
Life was indeed a roller coaster ride. It was a journey.
From my numerous trials and defeats in becoming a Team Leader, to becoming a soon-to-be-wife. Who would have thought that I would be engaged on Christmas Eve? In front of Ino's family, he asked for my hand in marriage, and since I've been waiting for it for the longest time, I teary-eyed said YES to him.
I couldn't really summarize how my 2015 went. Regina got married with Paolo on November 14. Kelly was baptized in October. The team in the office was reshuffled in November as well.
I met a lot of people. I spent the whole year with the person I love. It took him 6 years, 7 months and 2 days to realize that he really wants me to be a part of his life forever.
Thank you for everyone who became a part of my life. Thank you for those who are still sticking around. Thank you, Lord for everything that you have given me and my loved ones.
And yeah, I am not confused with my faith anymore. I'm planning to go back to church and hear mass regularly again. I guess that's one of the things that I'd like to do in starting the year right.
Thank you to everyone. I'm sorry to those that I've hurt.


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Power Word: Shield Calculator
3/26/2010 calculator, shields, tools 9 comments
This tool is years old!! No update is coming though, I'm long out of WoW :)
Here's a little tool, something that I've wanted to do for a while but never quite got around to. It's the javascript equivalent of one of my posts: I start out with the intention to write something nice and simple. Then I get fascinated and pulled in deeper than I planned. Oh well!
It's a calculator for Power Word: Shield. The simplest way to use it is to plug in your spell power and hit calculate. You can also add a "booster," which is used to mimic the T10 set bonus (5%) and/or the ICC zonewide bonus (5–30%).
(Until I see math indicating otherwise, I'll assume that those bonuses are applied after the normal shield value is calculated. Please link if you've done or seen this math!)
You can also compare two shields. E.g., how much of a boost would your shields get from an additional 100 spell power? The comparison shows both hit points and percentages.
The formula and some useful resources are below.
Here is the formula. For simplicity, I've assumed you're fully talented into all relevant talents.
PWS = (Base+(SP*(coeff+BT)))*(1+TD)*(1+FP)*(1+IPWS)
Base = 2230 for max rank
SP = your spell power
Coeff = 0.8068 (the spell power coefficient)
BT = 0.40 (5/5 Borrowed Time)
TD = 0.05 (5/5 Twin Disciplines)
FP = 0.04 (2/2 Focused Power)
IPWS = 0.15 (3/3 Improved PW:Shield)
Now, whether or not the formula is working as intended is an open question. The comments and bug reports on the WowWiki page are very interesting. That page also lists some tips for using PWS, as well as the history of PWS in patch notes. Highly recommended reading.
Also, Zusterke has a full-featured priest spell calculator. It does much more than this page ever will, including the ability to take less than full ranks of the relevant talents. It also does all priest spells, and works for (gasp!) holy priests too. It's a fantastic resource.


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Dragonfly by heatherwind
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This image copyright © 2002 Amy K. Brown / HeatherWind Designs. Detailed prints are available from my studio website - http://www.heatherwind.com
Artwork Description
A revised and improved edition of an earlier experiment, this multi-media beauty is my reply to questions of 'where do you keep your faerie art?'
She's a proud and firey sprite, curious of the stranger who's disturbed her exploration of the lava tubes. Don't look for her in your flower garden!
The original drawing was rendered in watercolor and oil pencils, before completion digitally. No filters, artificial textures, nor actual faeries were used or harmed in the creation of this picture.
February 13th, 2004
oooh I loved this pic from the first time i saw it on your website. I am more writer than artist. so, I came up with a whole character for her. I put her in stories and everything. I love her. Best farie ever!!!
April 14th, 2003
I love the colors! So bright!
(Sorry, I don't know anything about art, so all I can do is give gleeful praise!)
February 4th, 2003
Great job with this Amy,very interesting and unique character,well done...
November 29th, 2002
I love her pose --she does look like she came to a screeching stop in order to check someone out. Her little get up is fun too.....
August 5th, 2002
I must agree, the use of light and ambiance is so real...so so malevolent. I must have stared at this one for minutes unending, just marveling in it. I'm going now to tell my friends about this pic, it needs to be seen!!
August 3rd, 2002
Hot, hot, hot!!!!
The colors are fabulous...as is the highly original figure. Really nice stuff, Amy!


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Gretsch Drums Acoustic Drums
Offering a variety of collections with drums available in sets or individually, Gretsch has something available for any drummer. If you're just starting out, give the Energy kits a look. They come with a full set of hardware to get you started, including some nice Sabian cymbals as the icing on the cake. For a diverse selection, check out the Catalina models, available in maple, ash, mahogany club classic and even club jazz editions to deliver venue-tailored percussion sounds. At the higher end of the lineup, Gretsch caters to the most discerning professionals with the rock maple-shelled Renown sets and the new Marquee series designed to produce explosive, open tones.
Naturally, any self-respecting drum builder needs a good selection of snares, and Gretsch is ready with a lineup that's sure to impress. The Renown series makes another appearance here, as well as a wide array of both open and closed-bottom snares. You're free to pick out the wood or metal that you prefer for the shell, or choose from the Signature Series snares to follow in the footsteps of Taylor Hawkins, Mark Schulman or Steve Ferrone. The power of choice is alive and well in Gretsch snare drums.
Whether you're looking for a snare, a standalone tom, bass or an entire drum set, Gretsch is ready for you. Just select the Gretsch drums that you most want to try and you'll be well on your way to discovering first-hand why they're preferred by so many drummers.