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SANFORD---"It makes you feel good when you are able to give and make a difference in someone's life in a small way."
The words of Jacob Guillemette, a high schooler from St. Thérèse of Lisieux Parish in Sanford, capture the genuine purpose of the Matthew 25:35 Meals being hosted by teens at both St. Thérèse of Lisieux Parish and Holy Spirit Parish in Wells and Kennebunk.
On the second Tuesday of each month, the two parish groups come together to prepare and serve dinner to hundreds of community members in need at the St. Ignatius parish hall on 25 Riverside Avenue in Sanford. All are welcome to attend the free dinners with the next event planned for Tuesday, October 8, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Offering the monthly meals is a way to teach the teens about the importance of service, particularly the Bible verse Matthew 25:35 ("For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, . . . ").
"My hope for these fantastic teens is that their experience in serving at these meals plants within them a deep desire to always be involved in service," said Carolyn Houston, director of faith formation at Holy Spirit Parish.
The dinners, which began in November of 2017, have involved over 30 teens serving upwards of 100 meals per event.
"Afterwards we all have supper and help clean up together," said Emma Perrault, a teen from St. Thérèse of Lisieux.
"I enjoy being with my friends but, at the same time, I am doing something good for others," said Colby White, a teen from Holy Spirit.
St. Thérèse of Lisieux Parish provides the venue, while Holy Spirit Parish supplies the food.
"Bakers from both parishes have created beautiful and delicious desserts for the guests each month," added Houston.
The meals have been a wonderful opportunity for Catholic teens in Sanford, Kennebunk, and Wells to get to know each other, but that is far from the only reward.
"Some people come there for food, some people come for fellowship, and some come just to have meal out. It's so enjoyable to see," said Henry Kindler, another teen from Holy Spirit.
"I enjoy serving the community and seeing the smiles on people faces as they indulge in a nice hot meal," said Perrault.
"It's very humbling to know that we are helping to serve God's people," said Tommy Guillemette of St. Thérèse of Lisieux. "It's nice to be able to come together with another local youth group and work together for the same cause and have a good time doing it. It's also rewarding to get to know the people that we are serving every month and to interact with them also."
The guests also get more out of the meals than the tasty food. They get to see the present and future of the Church in action.
"This service of the teens teaches how to be the Body of Christ and how to see Christ in others," said Houston. "The guests often remark on how joyful, attentive, and helpful the teens are while they are serving meals, cleaning up, and welcoming them."
And as the crowds increase in size, so does the collective passion of the teens to serve.
"It's great to see how much it has grown in the last year and to see how appreciative everyone in the community is," said Emma White, a teen from Holy Spirit Parish. "I look forward to continuing it!"
For more information about the Matthew 25:35 Meals, contact Holy Spirit Parish at (207) 646-5605.


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The Traffex event each year attracts many companies and industry professionals. It displays, everything in international traffic management, intelligent transport systems (ITS), road safety, parking, road maintenance and transport infrastructure industries. Not only does this event give us the opportunity to show case our range of road safety products, it also gives us the opportunity to network with industry experts and gain some useful information. Tricel exhibits at stand number F80. The traffex event takes place in Brimingham NEC, on Monday 21st of April to Wednesday 23rd of April.
Tricel show cases range of road safety products at Traffex
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This announcement below was spread all over Facebook by Pakistan State Oil.
With temperatures being so high people were worried that it was true, and if you filled up your gas tank during hot weather that it could cause an explosion.
Even though the company posted a correction saying that this was not true, the original post is still going around.
The Environmental Protection Agency says gas tanks can be filled even in hot weather because they have ventilators to keep your car from exploding.
Reporting by Gabriela Milian


text: Inktober 2016 Day, The Sixteenth: "Draga! Your Veeskers are teeckling Me!" Aaah it had been a tough fort night for Vlad. Whence it was found he was pursuing a younger mate named Mina- he was slapped with Three simultaneous divorces! And then Mina went back to her Beau, John. And poor Vlad was alone in his Castle. THEN he found...a black kitten. And the two sociopaths instantly took to one another. He called her, 'Draga'- Romanian for 'Darling'. She calmed him with her beguiling purrs and he... eventually added a few decades to her life with some of his blood in her food. The Village in the Transylvanian Foothills still suffered some 'missing persons' to be sure but-- not enough to warrant any more of those annoying 'Torch and Fork' Angry Mobs.


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House Drama
In November the houses compete to perform the best musical production in our House Drama festival. This is perhaps the most hotly-contested competition of them all. The productions are entirely adapted, acted, sung and directed by the girls, who also have to play the instrumental music live – pre-recorded backing tracks are not allowed. In 2017 the productions were Shrek The Musical (Highams), Hercules (Newton), Hairspray (Repton) and The Addams Family (Warner). The performances are judged by three professionals in the fields of production, acting and music and following the event there is an Oscars-style award ceremony. This year's winner for Best Production was Repton.


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One of the most common problems when presenting to a group is making sure that your message can be heard by everyone. There is finally a sleek, elegant solution to that problem if you book a ShowPro sound system to be set up for the occasion. Your words will be heard clearly, accurately, without feedback squeals and without being too loud. Each of the Bose PA systems supplied by ShowPro also offer the ability to plug in a laptop or iPod for music or audio from a presentation for your convenience.
There are a variety of microphones and sound systems available for hire from ShowPro, starting with the incredible Bose L1 Compact PA system, coupled with a professional Shure or Sennheiser microphone. This system will be plenty for up to 100 people and like the rest of the options, takes up a remarkably small space.
Up to 100 people
Bose L1 Compact plus a wired microphone on stand $200+GST
Bose L1 Compact plus a wireless handheld microphone (on stand if wished) or wireless lapel microphone $250+GST
Up to 200 people
Bose L1 Model 1S plus a wired microphone on stand $250+GST
Bose L1 Model 1S plus a wireless handheld microphone (on stand if wished) or wireless lapel microphone $325+GST
Up to 300 people
Bose L1 Model 2 plus a wired microphone on stand $275+GST
Bose L1 Model 2 plus a wireless handheld microphone (on stand if wished) or wireless lapel microphone $350+GST
All of the above prices include delivery, set up, sound check and pack down in the Wellington Region.
Bigger audience? No problem- we can scale up to suit any size crowd and can also provide full on-site technical assistance to ensure that your presentation or performance goes smoothly. The goal is usually intelligibility and clarity without troublesome loud hot spots, but if sheer volume is what you're after, talk to ShowPro and we'll put a system in place that will threaten to lift the roof off. Prices on application for custom solutions.
Would you prefer to buy your own? No problem, ShowPro is an Authorised Bose Professional Products Dealer and will be happy to discuss your exact requirements before offering a recommendation. Auditions can be arranged in most cases.
Contact ShowPro today to enquire about availability for your next event.


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Bad Breath (Halitosis)
Chronic bad breath, known as halitosis is more than the garlic you had for lunch and is usually the result of poor dental hygiene. If you don't brush or floss regularly, bacteria in the mouth begins to release sulphur compounds which create an unpleasant smell.
Bad breath can affect anyone no matter what your age so please don't feel embarrassed. Paramount Dental Sydney can properly diagnose the problem and create a treatment plan that provides ongoing solutions.
Bad Breath
Causes of bad breath
Although commonly caused by inadequate oral hygiene, other causes of bad breath include:
dental problems such as gum disease and tooth decay
problems with dentures
having a dry mouth from taking medication
smoking or drinking alcohol
some viruses and illnesses, especially those that affect the sinuses, nasal passages and throat
diseases like pneumonia, diabetes, kidney failure as well as certain cancers
Treating bad breath
If you have chronic bad breath, short-term methods like using mouth washes and oral sprays really only mask the problem for a little while. Plus you want to make sure your bad breath isn't being caused by a serious illness.
For a long term solution and the improvement of your overall health, consider booking a consultation with our experienced dentists at Paramount Dental Sydney. We will locate the problem and refer you to a medical professional if we believe the problem is more than a dental issue.
We know that having bad breath can be awkward and embarrassing but when you do visit us, please don't try to hide the smell of your breath as it may make it more difficult to find out what's causing the problem. We want you to leave our dental practice smiling, confident and feeling great.
Preventing Bad Breath
Improving your overall daily oral hygiene is the best way to prevent bad breath. Make sure you are flossing between your teeth every day; brushing your teeth, tongue and gums twice a day as well as drinking enough water to stay properly hydrated.


text: Today is a big day for Martye and me! Today, we will open the doors to The Provision House store for the first time. A lot of time, energy and careful thought have gone into starting this business venture. What started out as ranch management turned to providing healthy grass-fed/finished beef and slowly evolved into opening a ranch retail store. We wouldn't be doing this if we didn't believe in it 100%. Our goal is to provide authentic, unique, healthy and well-made provisions from our family to yours. We want our shop to be a place that feels like our ranch home and most importantly, we want you to feel comfortable there. Pictures of our family, home furniture and our favorite provisions give an authentic and personal feel for the Simmons family. There are no cash registers or counters, just a table where you can place items that you would like to take home. We look forward to seeing you at The Provision House and we thank you for being apart of this journey!


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Join us in Philadelphia to see Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, climb the "Rocky" steps, explore historic churches, burial grounds, museums, a deserted prison, the seaport, and more!
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September: Philadelphia
September: Georgia Aquarium Sleepover
October: Boston
October: Washington DC
November: Pioneer Campout
November: Disney World
November: Universal Florida
March 2020: Rhine River Cruise
June 2020: Grand Canyon Road Trip
March 2021: Paris to Normandy River Cruise
We'll announce more trips as details are finalized. Subscribe to our mailing list to get news and trip announcements. In the meantime, see where we've been.
Sept 26-27Georgia Aquarium Sleepover
Spend the night with us at our Georgia Aquarium Sleepover! We'll enjoy guided activities, behind-the-scenes tours, and also get admission to some of the aquarium's special shows.
Explore Boston with us and enjoy a guided tour of the Freedom Trail, go on a Whale Watch, visit the New England Aquarium, dump some tea in the harbor, and more!
OctWashington DC
Join us for our annual group trip to Washington DC in October! We plan to tour the US Capitol, Library of Congress, White House, Mount Vernon, Arlington Cemetery, museums, monuments, and more.
Nov 1-2Pioneer Campout
Conestoga wagons, roaring campfires, and pumpkin destruction – who could ask for more?! Join us for our Pioneer Campout in Georgia!
Join us at Universal and enjoy Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios, with an optional add-on to Volcano Bay!
NovDisney World
Join us at Disney World and enjoy all four theme parks, a private party at DinoLand, an educational program, special group meals, and more!
MAR 2020Rhine River Cruise
Join us on our 7-night Rhine River Cruise, beginning with the colorful canals of Amsterdam, winding through Germany and France, and ending in majestic Switzerland!
June 2020Grand Canyon Road Trip
Join us in June 2020 for our road trip to the Grand Canyon! We'll attend private educational programs and explore the skies at the canyon's week-long Star Party!
MAR 2021Paris to Normandy River Cruise
Join us on our 7-night Paris to Normandy River Cruise and explore medieval cities and fortresses, castles and gardens, WWII beaches and cemeteries, and more!


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Celebrate National Spaghetti Day with cheap eats at Carrabba's Italian Grill on Jan. 4.
The chain is offering the $10 dishes, including Spaghetti Pomodoro, Penne Alfredo and Linguine Positano.
No coupon is necessary. Just mention the offer to your server.
The chain offers specials each day of the week. On Wednesdays, get pizza for $9.99 and save $10 off any bottle of wine. On Sundays, sip endless glasses of sangria for $12 with entree purchase.
Keep the freebies coming by joining the free Dine Rewards and get 50 percent off every fourth purchase of $20 or more when dining at Carrabba's, Outback Steakhouse and Bonefish Grill.
Click here for the deal.
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2018 Wedding Trends We Love/
A new year brings new creative ways to celebrate. So what's next in weddings? We've scoured the web to pick our favorite trends. We can't wait for the season to start to see how you incorporate the ones we love.
In 2018, more is more. Guests want details they can interact with. Persian rugs create dance floors while layers of lace don the tables. Laser cut overlays and geode cut cakes are just some of the new ideas that guests will notice. Don't be afraid to play with different textures and elements.
Cascading Bouquet
A decade ago, bouquets were petite and sweet. For 2018, the bigger the bouquet, the better. Bouquets will be lush and wild! Think dahlias, daisies, and dogwoods. Your bouquet doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg. These wildflowers are as inexpensive as they are beautiful. We love the fresh and foraged florals from Bear Roots.
Suspended Florals
Suspended arrangements started to appear in some of the most stylish weddings of 2017. This year expect to see an even more creative approach to floral displays. Tables will be simple, with small clusters of vases containing one or two types of flowers. Ceiling treatments will be over the top! Use different heights and viewpoints to add interest to any space. #StatementPiece
Woodsy is The New Rustic
For the past several seasons, rustic barns and mason jars have been bridal go-tos. In 2018, woodsy will be the new rustic—a look that's still relaxed but a bit more elevated. You'll notice fewer burlap accessories and more wooden details like stumps, chandeliers, and table numbers. This trend also includes a lot of greenery. We LOVE these naked wood tables in the great outdoors.
The Color of 2018: Ultra Violet
According to the Pantone Color Institute, the color of 2018 is Ultra Violet Pantone 18-3838 "a dramatically provocative and thoughtful purple shade" that communicates "originality, ingenuity, and visionary thinking that points us toward the future." You could infuse this color into your wedding palette or incorporate the color in one statement piece like this velvet couch we are DYING over. Jenny Yoo has a gorgeous line of purple bridesmaids' gowns but don't be afraid to use this color in other creative ways. Try it in small accents in your boho lounge or spoil your girls with an Ultra Violet mani/pedi.
About the Author:
Alisha Grove is a city girl with a 4H past. With a background in the music industry, event planning and public relations, she contributes to The Campfire Experience in a multitude of invaluable ways. Be sure to say hello at the next Campfire Session!


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Let's get your grooves on point with the best sequencer software plugins for music production.
We've honed down a giant collection of sequencers, and now present to you 5 of which we're certain will make you happy.
Quick answer: Sugar Bytes Thesys is top choice here, followed by Consequence by the same plugin makers.
The rest of this plugin guide will look at these plugins with a little more detail, so you know what you're getting into before you get your next plugin.
Let's take a closer look 🙂
Table of Contents
- Sequencer Plug-In Buying Guide
- The Best Sequencer Plugins
- Final Thoughts – Which to Get?
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Sequencer Plug-In Buying Guide
What is a Sequencer?
A sequencer is a tool that allows you to process sound via a series of steps or sequences. You can use this to make beats, grooves, melodic patterns, or shutter and sputter effects.
Similar in concept to how MIDI and audio sequencers trigger events along a musical bar or measure in your DAW piano roll, sequencer effects plug-ins introduce different values at every step. This is where they become very useful, as they result in continually–and sometimes radically–evolving rhythmic phrases.
With these particular sequencer plug-ins, effects such as filters, distortion units, and gate circuits are modulated on a step-by-step basis. This makes it possible to transform even the most static audio tracks into extremely gated and stuttering rhythmic patterns.
You can read more about how they work from this Wikipedia article on audio sequencers.
Features to Look for in a Sequencer Plug-in?
Control is key when talking about sequencer plug-ins…
… and you definitely want plenty of control over as many different parameters as possible.
Some of the best tools can modulate effects and parameters to a very precise degree, letting you generate everything from subtly evolving washes of sound to massively glitched-out rhythms.
Choosing the Best Sequencer Plug-in
When choosing a sequencer plug-in, you definitely want one that shapes your audio in ways that are subjectively pleasing to your ear, or at least is going to give you the result you want.
Not all glitch effects are usable in the context of a mix, even though they may sound pretty impressive when soloed.
In general, you want a sequencer plug-in that lets you get as extreme–or as subtle–as you want depending on the task at hand.
Best Sequencer Software Plug-Ins
Looking for hardware sequencers? Read this article.
Sugar Bytes Thesys
Sugar Bytes Thesys is an impressive 32-step sequencer. It has a number of essential music-creation and sound-mangling features.
It's ideally suited to real-time pattern manipulation, so it has a useful randomization feature and a built-in synthesizer that lets you generate fresh new ideas on the spot, or bring new life to tired old grooves.
Specs and useful features
- Powerful and versatile 32-step sequencer
- Pitch recorder
- MIDI control over pattern selection and triggering
- Pattern sequencer facilitates creation of longer passages
- Real-time pattern manipulation
- Internal synth engine
- Randomizer feature
- Independent loop lengths for all sequencers
- 18 sequencer lanes
User impressions
Users expecting to make use of Thesys' arp functions were more than a little surprised at how much more capable it was than they thought. Although the plug-in is frequently used in studio settings, some users reported using it to great effect during live performances.
Admittedly, some prep work is necessary in order to make full use of its capabilities in live settings. With a bit of preplanning however, Thesys can definitely enhance even the most mundane instrument parts.
For the price, Sugar Bytes Thesys packs an almost unbelievable amount of value. Even if it were priced a couple of hundred dollars more, it would still be worth the cost given all the features and functionalities that you get in return. And with the ability to mutate your tracks beyond recognition, this is a sound tweaker's dream come true.
Sinevibes Array
Sinevibes Array is billed as a "spectral animation" plug-in, a description that provides a mere hint of potentially awesome capabilities.
Audio is treated in eight different bands, each of which can be filtered and/or muted in a most impressive manner. Whether you want a quick way to freak your loops or you want more detailed control over how your audio is chopped up and glitched, Array is a worthy addition to the collection of sound-shaping plug-ins.
Specs and useful features
- 32-step sequencer
- Variable duration, division and swing ratio
- Eight -24 dB/octave filters
- Output gate sequence for each filter
- Parameter snapshots for real-time switching and automation
- Syncs to host with tempo and time signature support
- Multi-touch gesture and force touch device support
User impressions
Many users of Array appreciate being able to take their music to pretty complex extremes via the apparently modest set of controls. Many also appreciate the tight and efficient workflow that the plug-in encourages, citing its ease of use in creating even the wildest sequences.
Sinevibes Array would be a pretty good deal even if it cost a few hundred dollars more than it does. As it is, the price is almost too good to believe considering all the features that you get in return. Equally capable of subtle modulations and extreme glitching, it is the perfect antidote to bland and boring musical parts.
Sinevibes Inertia
"Advanced audio level shaping" is the claim to fame of Sinevibes Inertia, and it certainly does that job admirably. Up to 32 envelope generators can be triggered in time with your host's tempo, each with its own set of envelope shapes. If rhythmic tremolo and intricate gating and stuttering effects are your thing, Inertia definitely delivers the goods.
Specs and useful features
- 32-step sequencer
- Variable duration, division, and swing ratio
- Multi-envelope generator
- 11 envelope types
- Parameter snapshots for real-time switching and automation
- Syncs to host with tempo and time signature support
- Multi-touch gesture and force touch device support
User impressions
Sinevibes Inertia has won praise for its wide range of modulation capabilities, which make everything from rhythmic tremolo to hard gating possible. Many users feel that the plug-in's simplicity is especially impressive given the wide range of features available. This is due in part to the color-coding and subtle animations that make it easy to see exactly what the plug-in is doing to the audio.
Inertia is quite an impressive sequencer plug-in that does so much more than you would initially expect. Rhythmic tremolo seems to be its main area of specialization, although it can easily switch character and crank out a plethora of chopped and stuttered riffs. The plug-in is further enhanced by the live audio waveform and real-time visual feedback that lets you know how your audio is being sliced and diced.
Sugar Bytes Consequence
To refer to Sugar Bytes Consequence simply as an arpeggiator would be selling it short. Although it does a bang-up job of performing standard arpeggiator duties, you'll find that it's capable of more sound-shaping and mangling tasks that what you expect.
The chord sequencer is especially noteworthy as it's largely responsible for generating the broad pallet of sounds possible with the plug-in. Sound designers will especially appreciate the depth of the modulation section, which provides powerful pattern-based control over the synth engine, as well as the filter and effects.
Specs and useful features
- 32-step sequencer
- Three oscillators
- Easy creation of complex sounds and rhythms
- Hundreds of sound samples
- Versatile multi-effect section
- Individual envelopes per instrument
- Onboard kick drum
- Polyphonic triggers per step
User impressions
Some of the features that user love about the Sugar Bytes Consequence are the step sequencer that can be set to as long as 32 steps, the control over sequence duration, timing, and swing, and the snapshots that allow for quick recall and creative 'scene switching'. The availability of nineteen effects processors also makes it a popular choice among sound designers.
Sugar Bytes Consequence will find plenty of use as an inspiring and creativity-inducing production and songwriting tool. It's pretty encouraging, taking your music to unexplored territories, it almost seems to force you into adopting a more creative and wildly-experimental approach to creating music. And for the price, that is definitely a good thing.
Sinevibes Sequential
Sinevibes Sequential is a dynamic multi-effect module that continues on where other sequencer plug-ins leave off….
And continue on it does, talk about a host of sound processing and synthesis algorithms that transform your audio into numerous rhythmic iterations. 19 specialized effects that filter, distort, gate, and shape your audio in various ways, this is an essential tool for sound designers, groove merchants and beat makers alike.
Specs and useful features
- 14 effects processors, including filter, phaser, wave transformer, sample rate and bit depth reduction, analog drive, ring modulator, and more.
- Five audio-controlled generators
- 32-step sequencer
- Variable duration, timing and swing
- Eight snapshots for switching and automation
- Randomization feature
- Syncs to host with tempo and time signature support
User impressions
Some of the more avid users of Sequential praise its ability to make a wide variety of glitch sounds out of most any audio material. They cite its value as an idea generation tool, many users have good things to say about the randomization feature, which frequently comes up with interesting and usable results. Still other users report using the plug-in to "glitch up" tracks and bring new life to tired old loops.
Like all the other Sinevibes plug-ins, Sequential packs a whole lot of functionality and tasty sound-altering capabilities in an intuitive and easy to use package. From its effects section to the 32-step sequencer and useful chordmaker, it's a good bang for the buck.
Final Thoughts – Which to Get?
Considering that every plug-in in this roundup is endowed with so many excellent features, it was pretty difficult to choose the one that deserves the top slot.
All things considered however, Sugar Bytes Thesys deserves special mention for the ability to shape the sound in so many weird and wonderful ways, while still remaining remarkably easy-to-use. For sheer power, flexibility, and intuitiveness, Thesys is a pretty tough act to follow.
But follow they do, and the company's own Consequence provides some stiff competition to Thesys. With five sequencers pushing and prodding the audio in wonderfully freaky ways, Consequence also has a startlingly deep modulation section and a fully-stocked sound library that further add to its appeal.
The cheapest plug-ins in this lineup are Sinevibes' Inertia and Array, but don't think that they are anything less than fully capable. These two are every bit as effective at cranking out unique grooves and pulsating rhythms as the best of them, and only their price sets them apart from the other costlier options.
In fact, you might add Sinevibes' own Sequential to the mix, and have yourself a trio of highly-effective and totally inspiring sequencer plug-ins that provide excellent value for the money.


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Airflow is the dream of flying. Using Oculus + Unreal Engine + custom sensor + harness + high-powered digital fans, we've created an original 4D VR system. Airflow lets you feel what you only sometimes dream.
Mindride Airflow
Production Company - Mindride
Yehuda Duenyas - Creative Director
Ben Kato - Developer, Designer
Nick Suda - Creative Technologist, Developer
Michael Todd - Embedded Systems
Justin Molinari - Game Engine optimization
Britney Winthrope - Concept / UI Artist


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Canon Inc. a dedicated digital camera making company for the past 19 years, has been churning out multiple variants of cameras and was quite happy to announce that the combined total of all its units surpassed 250 Million on 31st January of this year.
Unperturbed by the rising usage of Smartphones that double up as picture taking tools, Canon USA. Inc., a subsidiary of Canon Inc. has steadfastly stood by its commitment to churn out cutting edge photography equipment and this resolve has allowed the company to be the undisputed leader in the digital camera market.
Canon Inc. is celebrating its leadership which has remained un-challenged for the past 11 years. The 250 Million units consist of Canon's EOS (Electro–Optical System) line–up which has digital cameras from the Digital SLR (Single Lens Reflex) and compact-system camera family.
The legacy of Canon's digital cameras began with EOS DCS3, which the company made in association with Eastman Kodak. It is quite surprising that these two companies who were close partners, later on became direct competitors. While Kodak has continually lost its luster; with the advent of sophisticated cameras Canon has been able to develop newer models that appealed not only to the trigger–happy point–n–shoot demographic, but more importantly, it suited the professionals who needed to finely tune every aspect of the photograph.
Hence it isn't a surprise that Canon also celebrated being No. 1 manufacturer in the Inter–Changeable Lens (ICL) camera category for the same period (11 years). One out of every 5 digital cameras (50 Million) that Canon produces happens to be an ICL one. ICL models have traditionally been very expensive and continue to be the preferred choice only for the professionals or deep–pocketed enthusiasts, shared Imaging-Resource.
Digital Cameras have continually evolved alongside development in the Optical Sensor technology. Commonly referred to as the CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor), it is the heart of any digital camera that absorbs the incoming light and then forwards it to the camera's processing unit. Traditionally, Canon seems to have preferred the CMOS sensor over the CCD (Charge Coupled Device) one. Needless to say, bigger the sensor, better is the camera and Canon has been known to stuff quite large sensors within its digital cameras.
Though many other manufacturers have tried their luck in the digital camera market, almost no one had the courage to stick unwaveringly with the segment. Additionally a slightly lesser known reason for Canon's popularity is the ability to tinker with the Operating System of the digital camera by loading a 'custom firmware'.
Digital Cameras have survived the onslaught of smartphones who come with quite potent camera sensors. However, as technology progresses and further miniaturization of sensors take place, will Canon's persistence be consistently rewarded?
[Image Credit | PetaPixel]


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Anna Neklesa: Living Cotton
Words by Nikki Stefanoff
Photos supplied by Anna Neklasa
This profile is published in Mini Matters.
A self-described "haute couture alchemist", Anna Neklesa's work focuses on closing the gap between design and science.
When Anna Neklesa left behind her successful interior design business in Russia to study at London's prestigious Royal College of Art (RCA), she had one thing in mind: to open up new ideas around material design. And, in particular, to see if she could bring textiles to life. Inspired by the works of the 'grow your own clothes' fashion designer, Suzanne Lee, material manipulator, Bart Hess, and the inventor of Spray-on fabric, Dr Manel Torres, Neklesa studied alchemy looking for ways to create a material that was soft and natural yet could be digitally manipulated.
She eventually decided to base her research around the idea of phygital, where something that exists in the digital world can be physically sensed. "There is no proper way of linking these two realities together," she says. "So, I began by wondering if a chemical formula could stand for a digital code and asked the question: 'What if an atom could stand for a pixel?'"
This idea that one matter could take millions of forms became the poetic epigraph to her project, yet at the very beginning she struggled to find someone to help her bring her idea to life. "I was constantly looking for a chemist to collaborate with," she says. "Unfortunately, I found that there is often a lot of misunderstanding between designers and scientists. Designers are quite often scared of working with scientists and put off by the lack of communication in professional language. And scientists can find a designer's process too different to what they're used to."
Nevertheless, she persisted (as all great women do) and after a year of searching found someone she could work with. "By the time I found Professor Ben Davis, from the University of Oxford, I was quite desperate and had started experimenting with chemicals in my own bathroom, which was dangerous and I strongly advise against it," she says. "However, during this time I got lucky and made my first successful sample of 'living cotton'. It was skin reactive and I wanted to understand why. I first approached Ben with a small video showing him my work and he invited me to join a group of PhD students who helped me learn more about the material I had developed."
Neklesa's living cotton is made purely out of dissolved cotton and is molecularly tailored to create a fabric that can actually respond to human skin and moisture. This paper-thin material is beautiful to watch in action as it dances and moves from flat to bent and back along two perpendicular axes, as if breathing on top of the skin.
Living cotton is soft to touch and visually mesmerising, but it's delicacy makes it hard to imagine in situ. However, Neklesa has greater plans for the material than simply seeing it on future catwalks. "Depending on how you treat it, this cotton can stay soft or be as solid as plastic," she says. "I can see living cotton being used in the upcycling process, which would give us a solution to textile waste or, because of its antibacterial properties, it's possible that it could be used within the field of medicine."


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Artist On The Grind: Scion Rae's "Doomile" Off Raesup EP/
Scion Rae, who – besides having the flow and lyrical mastery also has a good ear for beats. The trap beat is as hardcore as trap gets, giving us a blend of a musical style between Kendrick, A$ap Rocky with the lyrical ability of Joey Bada$$. He transforms, not only in his lyrics while switching from a low key flow into aggressive mode but also turns the beat into a catchy and demanding song. From a stoned state of mind and a psychedelic vibe he goes on to spit about breaking out the shell and gives references to his older material. He's not a sleeper, so sleeping on him is a no-no. The song is like an interactive lucid dream where he gives the listener some comfort, but suggests getting out of his comfort zone if he really wants that deep peace of mind. The lightbulb in our heads better light up in due time because we need to spread the love.
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Over the last few years South Africa has endured power crunches due to a thin energy reserve. It is clear that the country is in need of alternative energy sources. Sources that are more flexible allowing for energy supply increases.
By 2030 it is estimated that 42% of new electricity capabilities will be from renewable energy sources. Currently, Eskom produces approximately 95% of the country's electricity, mainly through coal-fired power stations.
Currently, 3 renewable energy projects are underway and are expected to be functioning mid 2014. The projects are a wind farm in Jeffrey's Bay (projected to power over 200 000 homes with renewable electricity), a solar PV farm in the Northern Cape and a solar PV farm near Kimberly.
South Africa is among the highest emitters of greenhouse gases in the world and the largest on the African continent. By 2020 emissions are expected to reduce by 34% and by 42% in 2025.


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can a western live safley live in spainsh moss
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You may find that this forum is a little dead. I am not sure about spanish moss, I would think that it would hold too much moisture. Westerns are from a very arid area and like to burrow and make tunnels. I would stick with aspen bedding. No cedar or pine though.
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I would use sand. with a water bowl somewhere in the middle of your tank. The snakes 'messes' are easier to clean up and you only need around 40% humidity for the snake to live and molt comfortably
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Dry sand doesn't hold a burrow shape, though, and they shouldn't be kept damp. In the wild they can handle a little more moisture in the soil, because the sand is much deeper outside, so there's room for way more drainage to minimize bacterial issues.
Hoggies love their tunnel networks. They'll spend half the day long making sure everything under there is perfect, and the other half sitting on top wondering why you aren't rewarding them with a mouse after they did such a good job tunnel-building. Most people use aspen. I dislike the splinters that you sometimes find in it, so I spend a little bit more and use wood pulp (the paper-mache-type stuff... there's a whole ton of brand-names of it out there nowadays.)
Besides being splinter-free, another advantage of wood pulp is that when I spotclean a few handfuls of it after my snake poops I can toss it right into the toilet and flush it, instead of having to either take it outside right away or making my waste basket smell like poop until it's full enough to bring out.
Whatever you use, don't feed the snake on it. The things we use are easier to swallow a lot of than the relatively hard ground that they'd probably be eating on in the wild, and hognoses chew at their food a lot and can and will swallow a lot of substrate accidentally. Most snakes can usually be trusted, but hogs, at least the American ones, are really slobs when they eat. Putting the mouse on top of a sour cream lid or something is usually enough, although many people put the mouse in a seperate deli cup or whatever and then bring the snake to it. (And I've seen mine, inside the feeding container, trying to EAT the inside of the container after she ran out of mice! If you want any proof that, yes, they ARE stupid enough to swallow things that would not be good for them.) My Madagascan is pretty smart, but my western... not so much!
Don't be afraid to make the bedding pretty deep. Your only real limit should be how high you can make it and still have the water dish stable enough not to get tipped over. And there are even ways to cheat on that, like putting bricks under it. The snake will appreciate the depth, and they're going to hide as much as they're going to hide anyway, regardless of how deep down they are when they do it. After a while you'll get pretty good at poking your fingers straight down until you feel the snake, often guessing just from what time of day it is exactly where the snake is most likely to be, and also you'll be good at doing minimal damage to the tunnels, and then you can tickle it a little bit to make it come up to the surface. Especially if it thinks you might be about to feed it. As far as I can tell, a western hognose's intellect pretty much begins with "Can I dig here?," and ends with "Is there food?"
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My hognose loves to have one spot in the terrarium that has high humidity. SO I have a hide with moss in it that I keep wet.
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There were two men who found themselves on the edge of the city that day. The first was a leper. He assumed his usual place on the outskirts of the city gate. It was going to be another hot day by the time the afternoon arrived, so he positioned himself strategically next to the last olive tree in the neighboring garden… just enough so the shade would lean in his direction during the hottest hours of the afternoon.
Every day was the same. To sit and to wait. Sometimes it would be his sister or his cousin, who would come with that look on their faces – a mixture of embarrassment and sadness and fear. And they would toss him some kind of food. On a lucky day – also some kind of comfort – a blanket or a new shirt.
But most days, he would sit and wait for the kindness of a stranger – someone who had come from the market and would toss something his way.
Years had gone by this way. It started with the first lesions on his arms. His mother, as advanced as her eyesight was, had known what it was and preparations were made immediately to move out of the house – to leave the only family he had known and to live on the streets, on the edge of the city. Away went his normal clothes, replaced by the tattered uniform of a leper. At first, he could still go and gather food for himself in some of the fields, but as the disease spread to his hands, his feet, his face, as his hands began to curl together and his nose began to collapse – the work of gathering food became nearly impossible.
It had been years since he had seen many of his family, most were too ashamed to come near – and even longer since he had felt the warmth of an embrace, or even the touch of a hand. And in case anyone might come too close or too near, he would have to yell – "Unclean! Unclean!" Outcast and alone. This was his life.
And so he would sit on the edge of the city and he would watch the people come in and out of the city walls.
Most people walked by as if he was not there. When they did look, their looks were filled with disdain, and fear, and judgment.
The second man was a local merchant.
He passed by these gates nearly every week. He was a man of means, for he wore clothes of linen, in fine bright colors. His sandals were sturdy and new and he walked slowly, standing tall and upright, as if each step were taken with thoughtful intention and great dignity.
It was clear that the people in the town knew who he was, for when they came near they would bow their heads in acknowledgement and respect.
Unlike the others, this man did not pass by the leper without looking at him.
He never spoke, but his eyes would look across the road.
And as he gazed upon the leper,
In the merchants eyes was a great sadness, a heaviness, as if he carried in his tall upright shoulders a great burden that no one could see.
And as he passed the leper and met his gaze - he would nod his head.
An acknowledgement even that he also knew something of pain.
Some of us wear our pain and suffering on the outside. But some of us bury it far below – far beneath the surface where no one can see it.
That morning outside the city, both men could hear the hubbub in the air – the people were buzzing about – for the teacher, the prophet, the rabbi – Jesus of Nazareth was headed this way. Both had heard of him and of course, had heard the stories – the stories of lives changed, the stories of forgiveness granted, and most important – the stories of miraculous healing.
The first man felt an excitement – maybe, just maybe – this man – this Jesus could help him. Could heal him even.
It was a desperate long shot – but what did he have to lose?
He knew that Jesus would have to pass by the place where he was in order to enter the city. And so he waited, until he saw him coming – and then he threw himself into the street, literally blocking Jesus' path and begged him. Please, help me. Sir, if only you will make me CLEAN.
Even though he had asked, he hadn't really expected this response.
To touch a leper is to become unclean yourself. To risk getting leprosy yourself.
To be cast out of the city yourself for the fear that you would spread it to others.
Jesus would have to present himself to the priest to be declared clean himself.
Without hesitation, this man, this teacher, this prophet – this Jesus – reached out his hand.
And he TOUCHED him.
He touched him. For the first time in years, someone had touched him.
And he said simply. "I will. Be clean"
It happened in an instant, but the shock of what was happening seemed to move the scene in slow motion.
But he had touched him and the lesions had gone away. The curvature of his hands had lightened – his nose returned to its normal form.
Go – directly to the priest he had said. And be declared clean. Make your offering of thanks.
"Your cleansed and obedient life will bear witness to what you have done."
And he does. With joy, he goes immediately.
The merchant had gathered along with others in the crowd to see what was happening – to see this great miracle that was happening before his eyes.
The man – who he passed by each week at the city gates – the leper was clean. The lesions were gone, the stories were true. This Jesus – was a healer indeed.
And for a moment, just a moment, he wanted to cry out – to fall himself on the ground and say – Jesus – heal me as well. Heal the hurt and the pain and the anger and the fear.
Heal me as well.
Heal my broken heart, my anxiety and my lack of confidence – heal me of the ways I cannot love and the ways I cannot forgive.
Heal me as well.
But the crowds surrounded Jesus – and the moment passed.
There were others crying out for Jesus' attention – and Jesus soon stole away to be alone himself with God.
And the man, well dressed as always, returned to his village walking tall and dignified, carrying the weight of the world.
I have always really loved this story for a number of reasons. I love the ways that Jesus crosses these incredibly rigid cultural boundaries that were firmly in place at the time. I love that he touches this man and is willing to make himself unclean in the process. I love that he does it in front of everyone. And uses the words, "I am willing."
It's a beautiful story of compassion and healing. A reminder to us of the abundance and availability and limitlessness of God's grace and love for all people.
And yet – when I read this story, I've also had trouble finding myself in the story.
I'm not really the leper.
I don't know the great pain of isolation, or physical suffering that leaves me helpless and dependent on others.
I don't know the experience of judgment and rejection from so many others.
And I'm definitely not Jesus.
I may be a pastor, but my default mode isn't to go to the places where the poorest of the poor live. To reach out and touch them. To try and heal them.
The truth is – in the story – I am the observer.
The tall dignified man or woman who watches the scene and wonders whether Jesus can also heal the wounds that are less visible.
Because while we do not wish for people to know. All of us know something of pain and struggle and hurt.
All of us carry that within us – but not where others can see.
And as an observer, I cannot help but ask myself the question – what can I learn from this man – who knelt before Jesus in desperation saying "Please, heal me." If you are willing.
A man who is willing to acknowledge the hurt and the pain and the struggle
To be vulnerable – and to seek the God who can begin the process of healing.
A process that he is powerless to begin on his own.
The man who was healed of leprosy wasn't healed overnight – everything in his life – the pain and suffering of years, wasn't instantly gone.
When he came, utterly vulnerable and exposed – knowing that Jesus was his only hope. That's when the healing began.
Today we are going to have a special time of anointing. Anointing has long been a practice of healing. A physical reminder that we can bring our pain and struggle before God and find that God's presence is with us – working to heal the pain within.
So, I invite you to come forward to share what it is that you would like prayer for and to receive the anointing presence and healing of the Holy Spirit.
Whether your pain and struggle are things that are easily visible on the outside or whether you carry them deep within – in a place where no one can see.
We invite you to come.
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My iPhone app will be available in a few weeks! It is packed with photo how-to information, ideas - and more than 100 of my favorite tips and pictures for seeing, making, and editing pictures. There is even a section that features photo tips from A to Z.
Dr. Dave Wilson is the developer. Cool dude! (He also plays guitar, so we have that in common, too.)
I am looking for a few great iPhone photos to illustrate a section on my top photo tips. Here are the categories:
1) Be Aware of the Background
2) Camera Looks Both Ways
3) Create a Sense of Depth
4) Interesting Subjects Make Interesting Photographs
5) Make Pictures
6) Name of the Game It To Fill the Frame
7) See Eye to Eye
8) See the Light
9) Use Your Camera Like a Spaceship
10) When You Think You Are Close, Move in Closer
If you have a photo that illustrates one of these points, please email it to me at firstname.lastname@example.com. That's the email address I have for the new podcast/website I started with Juan Pons. Send your photo questions for our podcast to that address, too.
Here is a direct link to the podcast. And here is a link to our new website.
If I use your photo, you'd get credit, of course! When you send your photo, please state that I have your permission to use it for the app.
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Real data people care about truth, not beauty. More accurately, they care about evidence that might suggest a truth. So they don't really embrace truth, just the pursuit of it. However, they don't have any time for pursuing beauty. Indeed, they may see beauty as deception. A glossy chart or graph is the province of advertisers or advocates seeking to influence rather than to fully inform. As far as the look of displays of information, they advocate for clarity. They may embrace Tufte's rule of reducing the "data-ink ratio" by removing unnecessary gridlines, labels, and what he calls "chartjunk" (i.e. non-informative elements) to let the data shine through. (For more on Tufte, see Data Tip #11.)
I'm here to argue — both to "real" data people and the rest of us — that we should not discount beauty when visualizing data. Indeed, it might be worth our while to pursue it as we pursue truth. The reason? Well, because we like pretty things. If that sounds like a flimsy explanation, stick with me a bit longer.
Research evidence suggests that visually attractive things make us happy. (See "The Beauty-Happiness Connection" in The Atlantic for more on this.) And a positive mood, in turn, helps to expand our working memory, which allows us to process more information. So rather than being deceptive window dressing, beauty can actually more deeply engage the viewer in the pursuit of truth.
How can we make data more beautiful? Stay tuned. This is the topic of next week's data tip.
See other data tips in this series for more information on how to effectively visualize and make good use of your organization's data.


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There's no denying that Miami is becoming, or has been gladly taking the role up, a growing landscape brimming with potential and creative talent. Art Basel, III Points, Miami Film Festival -- these are all things everyone should be proud to say are housed in our backyard. In other words, Miami is flourishing and the cultural gems just keep on coming.
Among the jewels unearthed in recent times to call our city its home is the House of Creatives Music Festival, a welcome respite from the head-banging trendiness that can be found all too often at other music festivals. At the end of the day, the people at HOC ensure your experience is so authentic and warm that, and here's the plot twist, you spend your time focusing on the actual music--and what great music that is. In fact, that's what they feel sets them apart from other music festivals--this idea that you can actually chill out and relax while enjoying your time around incredible artists without having the "see and be seen" kind of stress that usually arises in these kinds of settings. "The Miami market is young, fast growing, and still establishing its foundation," said Eddy Perdomo, HOC and Mishu CEO. "We are bringing an experience to our fans that they haven't had a chance to feel before in Miami."
This past year, the Mishu Music produced festival brought international headliners like alt-J and MGMT to the Virginia Key Beach Park stage and intermingled them with local acts for a supportive start to each of the two days. The historic beachside location was a perfect compliment to the festival and all it sought to achieve for locals and travelers alike. But while the palm trees, inviting sand, and local vendors played a perfect backdrop for the festival, the HOC team has their eyes set on the future and how to grow alongside Miami's bursting creative scenes.
Taking notes and feedback from attendees, they are constantly looking to evolve, expand, and find new ways to bring in the community while exposing Miami to some of the world's most vibrant and emerging acts and art. "We will not rest until we have built a state of the art festival that Miami expects and deserves" said Perdomo. "Attendees can expect a better, more immersive experience each year moving forward." In order to keep on topping itself, the festival understands that it needs to become one with the community rather than force the community to change along with it--an approach all too new to Miami.
With its third year on the horizon, one can only be excited to see where the tide takes HOC and how the city will continue to welcome it with open arms. "This town is our lifeblood," Perdomo said "and we are so humbled to be taking an active part in its creative development." The great music and warm vibes will definitely return, but what else they might bring to the table will definitely be magical.


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I hear it all the time. "I am not going to exercise because it will hurt my baby." In this issue of Top 5 Pregnancy Exercise Myths, I am going to discuss how, in most circumstances, this is far from the truth.
As I mentioned in article one, people used to think that women exercising in general was bad for them. They thought it would make their uterus fall out. There is no wonder that people would think exercising while pregnant would hard the fetus. However, many recent studies have shown just the opposite.
In a recent study conducted at the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, women who exercised and who did not exercise were monitored and their fetal heart rates were evaluated at 24, 32, and 36 weeks gestation. Those mothers who exercised had babies with lower heart rates and more variability in their heart rates. This is a sign of a healthy heart. If you think about an adult, the same is true. The lower the resting heart rate in an adult, the fitter the individual is. And, the more variability means that individual is probably moving more than his/her counterparts. This typically signifies a healthier person. Exercising while pregnant sets the baby up for a healthy heart before he/she is even born!
Many other studies have shown that women who exercise have babies who stay thinner in their futures. There are a lot of possibilities for this, but the heart health above could be one explanation. Another explanation is that the mother has set a good example, even in utero, and could continue to do so.
Babies who are born to women who exercise are also born smaller than babies born to non- exercising mothers. Now, having an underweight baby is not healthy, but these babies are still healthy weight, albeit just typically smaller than non-exercising babies. Further, babies whose mothers exercise are also born with slightly smaller head circumferences. Anyone who has had or is anticipating a vaginally delivery can surely appreciate that!
Another benefit to the baby of his/her mom exercising is that the child's athletic potential increases. Of course, that could be a coincidence or it could be a reflection of the things that parents value (fitness, exercise and sports) but getting an athletic scholarship to college wouldn't be horrible, would it?
Lastly, brain activity increases in babies whose mothers exercise. This increases cognitive development and there are fewer development delays in babies whose mothers have exercised while pregnant.
Sounds like pretty compelling reasons to exercise, huh? Next article will address benefits to the mom while exercising during pregnancy and you will not want to miss it. As always, like anything related to pregnancy, you want to make sure you get your doctor's approval before beginning an exercise program. However, if he/she discourages you, I would make sure you ask why and make sure the reason he/she is not allowing exercise is for one of the contraindicated reasons:
· Pregnancy induced hypertension (high blood pressure)
· Pre-term rupture of membranes
· Pre-term labor during the prior or current pregnancy
· Incompetent or cerclage placement
· Persistent second or third trimester bleeding
· Placenta previa
· Intrauterine growth retardation
If you find you have any of the following, you definitely need to be discuss exercise with your doctor before beginning a new exercise program:
· Chronic hypertension
· Thyroid function abnormality
· Cardiac disease
· Vascular disease
· Pulmonary disease
Once you begin an exercise program, things should go very well, but be aware if the following situations occur and report them immediately to your doctor:
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· Dizziness
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Heather Coulton is a singer and songwriter hailing from Preston, UK. She is now based in Leeds, where she has quietly honed her song writing skills. Her songs are intimately personal, drawing inspiration from her own experiences: finding, and then losing happiness; the struggle to reconcile sexuality with a religious upbringing; and reclaiming independence following personal loss. With a voice that has been compared to Joni Mitchell and Carole King, she is embarking on a small festival tour without her band and performing solo sets. Following the release of her first album, All the Years, she is set to release her newest single and first ever music video for 'Playdough' and tour this with her band from September 2017.
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Weekly Scoreboard – Between The Hedges
Tyler's Weekly Market Wrap – ZH
Succinct summation of week's events – The Big Picture
5 charts from the week in markets – WSJ
US Schedule for Week – Bill McBride
Economic Calendar – Berenberg
Economic Calendar – Handelsbanken
UK Weekly – Handelsbanken
Week Ahead – ZH
5 Things to Watch on the Economic Calendar – WSJ
EU Week Ahead – WSJ
Poland (Again!), Davos, NATO
Week Ahead – BB
Davos, Home Data, China GDP, Iran, Tennis
Wall St Week Ahead – Reuters
Fundamentals could resurface after wrenching sell-off
Weighing the Week Ahead – Dash of Insight
Can Earnings Season Provide a Floor for Stocks?
Weekly Market Outlook – Moody's
Week Ahead: ECB To Talk Markets Up? – Nordea
Next week in the Euro area, Thursday's ECB meeting will be all about sounding dovish. In the US, CPI prints will be a key focus given the drop in oil prices (Wed). China will release Q4 GDP growth figures on Tuesday, which we expect will reveal 6.9% overall GDP growth for 2015. Meanwhile, the release of the review of the Riksbank (Tue) may have quick effects on Swedish monetary policy.
Weekly Focus – Danske Bank
ECB to express a patient view. Given the market pricing of additional rate cuts, the meeting could disappoint if Mario Draghi does not point to further rate cuts * Chinese Q4 15 GDP figures on Tuesday – a positive number, supporting analysis that growth should gradually improve in 2016 * US CPI on Wednesday, core inflation to 2.1% y/y * Manufacturing PMIs: improving trend in the euro area will continue, swayed by the increasing order-inventory balance, which is now at its highest in almost five years.
Strategy – Danske Bank
China and oil have been driving the sell-off in risky assets * Lower oil prices reflect supply
factors as well as expectations of falling demand * China needs a weaker exchange
rate; we expect EUR/USD to rise this year no matter where oil prices trade * European equities appear oversold given growth momentum.
Week Ahead – Handelsbanken
China: Stable GDP growth expected in Q4 * Eurozone: ECB to withstand increasing pressure; PMI to decrease on rising global uncertainty
Macro Weekly: ECB heading towards more easing – ABN AMRO
The ECB meets next week against the background of a further deterioration of the inflation outlook. Further monetary easing is already justified now in our view, but the ECB may signal that it will consider steps at its next meeting. Our base case is that the ECB will announce additional monetary stimulus in March, including a further cut in the deposit rate. We have revised our eurozone GDP growth forecasts lower.
FX Weekly: New forecasts – ABN AMRO
Fears dominate fundamentals leading to a higher yen. We have moderated our bullish dollar view…and we have become more cautious on EM FX (ex Asia). We downgrade our KRW, TWD, SGD, INR forecasts.
Outlook for the Dollar: Dissecting the Bull – Marc Chandler
FX Commitments – Marc Chandler
Speculators Boosted Long Yen Positions, but Mostly Continued Trimming Exposures


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NBC News is reporting that Barack Obama warned President Trump against hiring Michael Flynn to be his national security advisor because he believed Flynn was not suitable for such a high-level post.
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The warning, which has not been previously reported, came less than 48 hours after the November election when the two sat down for a 90-minute conversation in the Oval Office.
The revelation comes on a day that former acting Attorney General Sally Yates is expected to testify that Flynn misled the White House about his contacts with Russia's ambassador to the United States.
NBC News has asked the Trump administration for a response.
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Obama and Trump shake hands following their meeting in the Oval Office on Nov. 10, 2016. Pablo Martinez Monsivais / AP
According to all three former officials, Obama warned Trump against hiring Flynn. The Obama administration fired Flynn in 2014 from his position as head of the Defense Intelligence Agency, largely because of mismanagement and temperament issues.
Obama's warning pre-dated the concerns inside the government about Flynn's contacts with the Russian ambassador, one of the officials said. Obama passed along a general caution that he believed Flynn was not suitable for such a high level-post, the official added.
White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer said it shouldn't be surprising that Obama would go after Flynn since there was "bad blood" between the two, given Flynn had been sharply critical of Obama's lack of a strategy for fighting ISIS.


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Scale Armor Archers is the further upgrade of this technology.
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- Bowman
- Improved Bowman
- Composite Bowman
- Chariot Archer
- Elephant Archer
- Horse Archer
- Heavy Horse Archer
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|Age of Empires
|Tool Age
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The True Gentleman Scholarship
This award is a $250 scholarship distributed each fall to members of the incoming class who exemplify the core values of truth, honor, and personal integrity.
Members of Chi Phi place a strong emphasis on being what we call a "true gentleman", which is a well-rounded, successful, respectful, and respected member of the community. We strive to exemplify these traits in our daily lives and we think it is important to reward others who do so as well.
Applications for the scholarship are evaluated based on these criteria. Desire to join the Chi Phi Fraternity is not a requirement of the scholarship, nor will it have any influence on the application process, but strong applicants will have demonstrated that they represent our core values of truth, honor, and personal integrity.
Please apply before August 20, 2017 via the Scholarship page.


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Best In The Box
Like a box of chocolates- you never know what you'll get with your aging mother. Sometimes, you put your finger in the middle, and feel an OMG-I-can't-believe-we're-doing-this-again piece. Others are harder to the touch, but taste more like OMGosh-I'm-glad-I-got-to-share-this-with-her-today. Yesterday, was one of the latter....
The day progressed predictably enough with a quick trip to the gym ("me time...")...thena little real estate work, then a meeting, then some birthday party planning, then a quick trip to the grocery store, throw in a load of laundry and some dinner prep, and – whew... I was exhausted. It was 3:00 and I couldn't wait for a little break in my day (more me-time).
An absolutely spectacular sunny, sun-soaking, SPF 70 kind of day...not a cloud in the sky. The kind of day when worshipping pundits like myself ponder important possibilities like public, private or tide beach? Patio or backyard? ...that kind of beautiful day. OR... I could just take a nap.
Relishing the thought of well-earned rest, the nap won. I began shedding my gym clothes (still sporting them 8 hours after the fact...), got my blanket out... reached for the the blinds, and.... CRAP!... Is that Mom out there on her back step? In and of itself, this was no big whoop. But the speed with which the guilt rushed to my brain was almost crushing.
Earlier that day, during my morning Mom-check-in (who lives Right.Next.Door.), I extended a potential gardening date for later in the afternoon. Back in my pre-employment days, Mom and I would spend hours "out back" tending our shared garden. She would get right in there with me... pulling weeds, staking Peonies, clipping and pruning anything and everything, and digging to China for good root depth. At 91, she's not the mover she used to be, so now it's pretty much me in the garden, receiving expert instruction from the Master. She's the brains, and I'm the gardening brawn. It's an equitable arrangement that seems to work ... but only in the garden.
Seeing Mom outside, I re-robed and stepped outside to say hello. My plan was to assess the situation, secretly hoping she'd forgotten our potential gardening date, and was perhaps just getting a breath of fresh air. Nope. The good news is that she was very clear about her purpose for sitting on the steps ("I was waiting for you..."). The bad news was that my nap was definitely not happening now.
Luckily, when Mom feels joy, I know it! Her interest and intent on getting into that garden could not be misinterpreted... no hidden messages... she was absolutely giddy about gardening. Once I got over my pissy, "what about me?" attitude, I was all in. Mom's need to be in the garden, became my personal permission to be in it myself.
Then came a moment that highlighted the ongoing changes in my mother's life. She remained on her step, hesitant to navigate the ten feet between the step and the table. Granted, this patch of dirt had been blown up by hungry worms and greedy rabbits, but just a month ago, she wouldn't have thought twice about teetering on over. So I went to the shed, got her "cart" (aka walker), and we rolled into our garden.
While I was knee deep pulling weeds, Mom talked... and talked. But it was good talk.... Not like the daily indoor talk about meds and bills. The range of our outdoor topics was astounding....stories about family and old neighbors... historical facts about our home and yard (we've been there for generations), plant names (both Latin and local), current events (but never personal politics), what-ifs about everything and anything in life... and even in death.
While the conversation meandered topically (Mom has a lot of pent up conversation to unleash), I peeked from the weeds, and saw signs of awe and wonder on her face.... like a toddler in their first eureka moment. She was delighting in nature's simplest things ... the owl in the tree, the new (hole-digging, plant-eating) bunnies, the birds in their house, and the (ridiculously thorny) 100 year old rose bush... Her cup runnethed over, making my job just that much easier.
Two and a half hours later, we were done for the day and rolled back to Mom's house in time for the evening news (routine does matter). Later, when I brought dinner, she was oozing gratitude and we both got a little sappy... Mom – because, with help, she was able to get out to her beloved garden. And me - because I'd been reminded of what's important. I'd been reminded that Mom's days may be numbered, and that she needs me to help her make the most of them. I'd been reminded that nature matters.... and that sharing it with Mom was an excellent reason to miss my nap. Any day.


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CINCINNATI, Ohio – The Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College men's golf team finished 12th at the Mount St. Joseph Invitational over the weekend at Aston Oaks Golf Course.
The Pomeroys finished with a 36-hole team score of 668 (342-346) to place 12th of 14 teams. Finishing in the top 25 from the field of 87 was freshman Samuel Grimes with a score of 162 (78-84). Freshman Blake Bennett finished in the top 50, tying for 40th with a card of 167 (83-84).
Freshman Justin Wilson was third on the team with a 36-hole score of 179 (92-87), while Freshman Braxton McIntyre finished with a card of 180 (89-91). Rounding out the Pomeroys' third competition of the season was freshman Jaret Morlan with a 193 (98-95).
The Pomeroys will be back in action in the local community this coming weekend when they play in the Rose-Hulman Invitational across town at Hulman Links on Saturday and Sunday.


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Northern New England Review
Raven Prize in Creative Nonfiction
Celebrating Imagination and Uncharted Terrain In Storytelling
There's nothing common about common ravens. They play tricks and outsmart humans. They hide in plain sight, inventing new escape routes. From Poe to Norse mythology, the raven has ignited the imagination. It is in this spirit of wily agility, magic within the mundane, and killer insight that Franklin Pierce University hosts the Northern New England Review Raven Prize in Creative Nonfiction, celebrating true stories imaginatively told. The first-place winning author will receive a $500 award for one outstanding original work of creative nonfiction. The wining story will be published in Northern New England Review.
Contest Submission Guidelines:
1. Submission deadline: Jan 1 (every year)
2. We will only consider work previously unpublished in print or online.
3. There is no fee for contest submission.
4. Simultaneous submissions are also accepted; however, we must be notified immediately if your work is accepted elsewhere.
5. Writers with a connection to northern New England (Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont) will be given the priority, but all writers currently residing in the United States are eligible.
6. Submissions will be accepted via Submittable.
7. We will accept work up to 3,000 words (maximum).
8. All submissions should use a 12-pt font and standard typeface (not Comic Sans or Impact, etc.). The author's name should not appear anywhere on the entry document.
9. The work should honor the spirit of the raven in that it is a true story that is surprisingly and imaginatively told.
10. You may only enter one work per reading period.
FAQ: What is the NNER Raven Prize in Creative Nonfiction?
An annual contest for the best writing in the boundless field of creative nonfiction. A chance for your creative nonfiction to be read by NNER editors and the guest judge.
What will the winner receive?
One first place winner receives $500 and publication in NNER.
Who can enter the contest?
Any writer – residing in a U.S. state – is eligible to enter; NNER and FPU staff and currently enrolled students are ineligible.
When is the deadline?
The deadline is January 1.
Does NNER accept electronic entries?
Yes! We only use Submittable. Please enter an original unpublished piece of creative nonfiction, no more than 3,000 words. Your name and address should not appear on the essay itself; we read contest entries blind.
Does NNER accept entries via snail mail?
NO. We only accept Submittable.
Will entries be considered for general publication as well as for the CNF prize?
No. This is a specific entry for the NNER Raven Prize in Creative Nonfiction. However, if the piece is truly outstanding, we may still consider it for publication.
Are simultaneous submissions okay?
Yes, but please let us know right away if your work is accepted elsewhere. Previously published submissions are not eligible for the contest. Please send original, unpublished work.
May I submit more than one essay/story for the contest?
No. We will accept only one entry.
Are previously published essays eligible?
No. We accept original, unpublished work for the contest.


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SNAP+STYLE: The must-have fashion app of the season
Hi lovelies,
Kicking off New York Fashion Week was the must-attend event for stylists, bloggers, editors, designers, media, and digital influencers. Hosted by TV host, fashion stylist, brand ambassador, Louise Roe, along with co-founder, Anna Jensen, the SNAP+STYLE launch celebration held at Milk Studios was a who's who in the fashion biz. And for good reason, the purpose of the app is to create a global fashion community, connecting professional stylists with women from around the world, providing real-time wardrobe and shopping advice. Plus, it's super fun and easy to use.
Attendees included Jamie Chung, Raul Fernandez, Bill McComb, Beca Alexander (FashionIndie, Nylon), Nicole Isaacs, Pari Eshan (Pari Dust), Jeanne Grey (GreyLayers), Jessica Wang (Not Jess Fashion), Marianna Hewitt (Life With Me), Megan Mitchel (Style'd Avenue), Krystal Bick (This Time Tomorrow), Richard Lambertson, John Truex, Rio Uribe (Gypsy Sport), TR Newcomb (Tumblr), James Windon (Brigade Media), myself, and DJ Miss Nix. My fashion partner-in-crime, Kosi Harris, of One Creates Oneself, attended as well.
Get the full skinny on the event below and download the app here.
Interactive Styling Service Platform Launches Today on iTunes and App Store
Revolutionary app SNAP+STYLE (S+S) launches today with a next-level styling platform tailored to democratizing access to a personal stylist. Simply download the app, and a personalized, luxury service once reserved only for celebrities and a lucky few is now available for all.
The app enables a two-way dialogue between clients and a community of stellar S+S stylists with editorial, celebrity and brand experience. The stylists offer personalized, spot-on fashion recommendations that pair items from women's wardrobes with apparel for purchase. All at the snap of a pic and a touch of a screen. In real time.
"Like many women, I longed for a knowledgeable personal stylist to guide me through shopping investments and daily wardrobe choices, enabling me to ask: How do I wear this piece? How do I take it from day to evening?" says co-founder Anna Jensen. "Now, I get real-time answers and complete confidence in my look. Every woman wants that sense of self-assuredness, and we built SNAP+STYLE to ensure that we all do."
Bill McComb, former CEO of Liz Claiborne (now Kate Spade), an investor/advisor for SNAP+STYLE, immediately envisioned the game-changing retailer benefits. "I see in this technology the ultimate tool for a retailer," says McComb. "This is a platform that enables brands to take clienteling beyond traditional email outreach. Empowering store level associates to use a social-like interface to tap the power of two-way connection builds a community of loyal brand acolytes. That is nothing short of a very big idea."
Raul Fernandez, veteran tech CEO and Vice Chairman of Monumental Sports and Entertainment (owner of the Washington Wizards, Capitals, and Verizon Center) helped fund and accelerate the development of the business by recruiting Co-Founder CTO Gary Myers and fellow investors Bill McComb, ToddBradley and Marc McMorris.
Explains Mr. Fernandez, "Women are already highly engaged and interested in fashion. This platform provides anopportunity to build on that passion, redefining the level of deep customer interaction to create the most highly engaged community in the fashion space."
SNAP+STYLE is now available for free to download on the Apple iOS App Store and iTunes.
Click here to download


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Firefighters 'fill the boot'
Off-duty Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue firefighters will take to the streets in the next few weeks to once again Fill the Boot for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Tualatin Valley Firefighters Union Local 1660 members will ask passing motorists to drop a donation into their fire boots at four locations in TVF&R's service area:
• Monday, May 21, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. at the Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway and Highway 217 intersection in Beaverton.
• Tuesday, May 22, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. at Wilsonville Road and Boones Ferry Road in Wilsonville.
• Friday, June 1, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. along First Street between North Meridian and River streets in downtown Newberg.
• Saturday, June 2, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. at Bridgeport Road and Lower Boones Ferry Road in Tigard.
Tables also will be set up in Bridgeport Village and at both the REI Tualatin store and Whole Foods Market Bridgeport.
To date, the International Association of Fire Fighters has raised nearly $275 million for research into muscular dystrophy. TVF&R firefighters have raised nearly $740,000 since 2005 for the cause.
Quality local journalism takes time and money, which comes, in part, from paying readers. If you enjoy articles like this one, please consider supporting us.
(It costs just a few cents a day.)


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Congrats to Jed Murray who alongside Eoin Duffy was cast in a new pilot comedy series with Underground Films Ltd, I hope to tell more on that soon.😎
Speaking of Jed his last film 'Extra-Ordinary' is showing in the South by South West Festival this weekend whilst 'Juggle' starring Joanne Brennan Lisa Tyrrell and Declan Reynolds is showing in Belfast Film Festival March 13th, it is also accepted into the Fastnet Film Festival.🎥
Well done to John Colleary who has now ventured into the world of voice-overs having done his first radio ad recently and to Rob Webster and Carolyn Bracken who were cast in an Insurance ad this week. 📺
Whilst Mark Lavery is off to a GAA Big Match to shoot an ad next weekend👏
Congrats also to Florence Ordesh has been booked for COLD COURAGE by David Joss Buckley. Based on 'Studio' series of book by Pekka Hiltunen her Director: Agneta Fagerstrom Olsson⭐🎥
… and finally, nice one here to view, well done to Laura Kelly (who is bloody brilliant at accents I might add) her short film 'Tired Of Dancing' will be screened just before 'The Camino Voyage' (Glen Hansard) at The Whale Theatre Greystones March 13th. The film was shot in Lincolnshire at a music festival - You can see a trailer here🎥👍 https://vimeo.com/321545010


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Last book I bought:
"Lord Of The Flies"
Book I'm reading:
"Imperial Life in the Emerald City: Inside Iraq's Green Zone," Rajiv Chandrasekaran
Three books that mean a lot to me:
"The Zero," Jess Walter
"I Know This Much Is True," Wally Lamb
"Horton Hatches the Egg," Dr. Seuss
Last film I saw:
"The Last King of Scotland," directed by Kevin Macdonald
Three films that mean a lot to me:
"Amacord," directed by Federico Fellini
"Gone With the Wind," directed by Victor Fleming
"The Wizard Of Oz," directed by Victor Fleming
Last CD I bought:
"The Definitive Collection," Sammy Davis, Jr.
Song currently playing:
"If I Rule The World," Sammy Davis, Jr.
Three songs that mean a lot to me:
"Smile," Judy Garland (or Nat King Cole)
"Don't Know Why I Didn't Come," Norah Jones
"La Boheme" (the complete opera)
Favorite bottle of wine:
Favorite charity:
Sanctuary For Families
Favorite vice:
Pasta & erotica
Five people I'd like to see answer this survey:
Harper Lee, Queen Elizabeth, Oprah, Osama Bin Laden, Hillary Clinton
Person I'd most like to get to know:
Osama Bin Laden. Why? Because there's a great story there. And I love a great story. I wanna get the story. Want to talk to him. Have a heart to heart. That story has everything.
Who'd you most like to be, among living or historical figures?
It's really a tough one. Because I would like to invent my own person… a combination of a lot of other people.
I'd like to have the heart and soul of Jesus Christ. I'd like to have an erotic life of, say, Cleopatra. I'd like to have the ability to impact the culture, the way that Queen Elizabeth the First did…
I'd like to have the hottest sex life ever. Probably Cleopatra. She had a pretty hot sex life.


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Events for January 22, 2019
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Science and Society In January we will continue viewing our series from the Great Courses titled "Understanding the Inventions That Changed the World". The discussion is presented by Bernard Carlson from the University of Virginia. Our normal meeting days are the first and third Tuesdays of the month. But in January the first Tuesday is … ContinuedFind out more »


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Here at New Forest Homes, we have been converting traditional steadings into luxury homes since 2007. This family run company has refurbished properties throughout Aberdeenshire and built up an enviable reputation for providing homes of great style and quality that fit with the needs of the modern family.
Based in Smiddy Brae near Kingswells, the company has grown steadily over the years and as we have grown we have never lost touch with our roots. As a local development company we have a strong understanding of the needs of the local population and of the aspirations of Aberdeenshire's residents. We cater for these desires by providing top quality homes which offer a break from the traditional housing model and allow you freedom to help create your own spaces and styles.
As the company has grown we have diversified into developing new build properties with a unique creative flair seldom seen in the local markets. The high demand within Aberdeenshire for properties with creative styles and finishes has allowed the company to continually grow its business year on year but as we further expand we will not lose sight of the needs of the local markets and will continue to develop the strong bonds we have created with the communities in which we build.
Situated at Burnside, Cluny. Download the brochure for our most ambitious project yet.


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You thought Keeping Up with the Cloneses was Two Jackets Productions latest 48 Hour Film? Think again! Shortly after moving to Ohio, Marcus did a 48 Hour Film solo. While "The Home Office" features remote performances over the phone and on Skype, everything else was shot by Marcus himself. There was a lot of setting up a camera and running in front of it, as well as adding shake in post to make it look like he had a camera operator. It was a fun experiment in a different sort of filmmaking. See if you can spot Andrew and Eric in the video!
The film has also been selected to screen this Thursday, September 4th at 7:00 PM at Studio 35 in Columbus, as part of the Best of the 48 Hour Film Project showing for the city. If you're in the area, stop on by! If not, check out the film above. Marcus will be back with an update this Friday on how the "Best of" screening went. He's honored to be a part of it!


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Courtney Love warned young women about Harvey Weinstein more than a decade ago
Some 30 women spoke out this week to say Harvey Weinstein sexually harassed or sexually assaulted them. A People magazine deputy editor talks about the case and how it's affecting Hollywood. (Oct. 13) AP
Though news about Harvey Weinstein's sexual misconduct allegations came to light in the last two weeks, Courtney Love has proof that she's been warning about the disgraced movie mogul for more than a decade.
In a video interview with Comedy Central's Natasha Leggero ahead of 2005's Roast of Pamela Anderson, obtained by TMZ, Love responded to a question about giving young women advice for making it in Hollywood.
First Love hesitates, worrying that she'll get in trouble "if I say it," but then she blurts out, "If Harvey Weinstein invites you to a private party in the Four Seasons, don't go."
Love tweeted Saturday that although "I wasn't one of his victims, I was eternally banned by CAA," the Creative Artists Agency, "for speaking out against" him.
Leggero also tweeted, saying that she "forgot that" Love "told me to stay away from Harvey Weinstein 12 years ago."
More:A timeline of Harvey Weinstein
More: Harvey Weinstein news: Academy expels embattled producer amid sexual assault allegations


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An apparel collection curated for BELCH gear, an online bicycle and craft brew centric company. Illustration, Photoshop and Photography skills used in this project.
Recent illustrations, drawings and watercolors from my internship with The Wake Magazine. Some are for album reviews but most echo political undertones for the current times.
The goal of this project was to package a series of products. I chose to package velvet scarves. I used angular shapes and warm colors to convey a design that seemed modern and fit with velvet.
The Goldstein Museum at the University of Minnesota requested this project to convey their upcoming show on IKAT. I decided to focus on the process of dying the strings in an illustrative way.
A project for the Senior Apparel Design show at the University of Minnesota. The goal of the images was to provoke the feeling of "instinct" in a reflective way. The aim of the project was to convey "instinct" while staying away from themes like animal instinct.