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1mass noun The state of physical touching.
'equipment in contact with water can benefit from rubber lining'- 'One thing we've discovered is that children in contact with other children are a huge vector for the flu and colds.'
- 'None of our animals have been in contact with theirs.'
- 'The longer bird flu is in contact with humans, the greater the chance it will acquire the ability to spread among them.'
- 'The rash usually clears if the allergen is no longer in contact with the skin, but recurs with any slight contact with it again.'
- 'One of the preventative measures is that surfaces likely to in contact with hands should be sterilised with disinfectant.'
- 'It is spread by coming in contact with the blood of an infected person.'
- 'They had been separately ignited or in contact with something which was already alight but had not spread from one site to another.'
- 'Where water from fire hoses or water main leaks had come in contact with this substance, it created small pools that resembled slush.'
- 'I also learned how to calculate what a bush, rock, or mound of dirt would to do my force and speed when I came into contact with the earth again.'
- 'Patients will only be treated differently if they have been to an affected area, or in contact with someone who has, and are displaying symptoms.'
- 'Lice are wingless and they cannot jump, unlike fleas, but instead they spread through physical contact.'
- 'Scabies is highly contagious and is spread by close physical contact.'
- 'The foundation of a building is another area to come in contact with a spreading wildfire.'
- 'I have seen the actors' sensations become transformed when they come in contact with moviemaking technique.'
- 'Smetana, Dvorak and Janacek often remarked on the inspiration they found in contact with the Bohemian hills, forests and rivers.'
- 'If human food or utensils come in contact with roach feces, then there's the chance of life-threatening illness.'
- 'They are programmed to stay in contact with objects they touch, as rats do.'
- 'I found that my left hand was resting on my own forehead, not quite in contact with it but touching the ends of the fine, raised little hairs standing up on my skin.'
- 'It is highly contagious and is spread by close physical contact, especially in overcrowded living conditions.'
- 'The virus then spread from these cells to other cells that were in contact with it, and so on.'
touch, touchingView synonyms- 1.1as modifier Caused by or operating through physical touch.'contact dermatitis'
- 'Patch test: this test is used to find the allergen causing eczema or contact dermatitis.'
- 'Generally, a soil-applied herbicide is applied with or after the contact herbicide.'
- 'To minimize wear and ensure smooth operation, these contact areas need proper lubrication.'
- 'The abscess looked necrotic in the center, while the surrounding area had a severe contact dermatitis.'
- 'This was the contact point which was used to make the marks.'
- 'Allergic contact dermatitis is the result of sensitization to an allergen.'
- 'The circuit is completed when the contact in the bolt touches the contact area of the primer.'
- 'Turns out the kid has a contact dermatitis from where his thighs are rubbing together.'
- 'However, the contact hypothesis has not been reliably demonstrated.'
- 'They are also the main mediators of the immunopathological mechanisms in contact dermatitis.'
- 'Allergic contact dermatitis improves with removal of the sensitizing agent.'
- 'It measures the probability of exchange of cosolvent molecule for a solvent model at the contact surface.'
- 'The rash had been present for less than 36 hours and looked like a massive contact dermatitis.'
- 'Lay your bookmark upside down very carefully on one edge of the contact paper so you can fold over the rest of it on the back of the bookmark.'
- 'Contractors will use a biodegradable contact herbicide, which is environmentally friendly and leaves no harmful residues.'
- 'This test is usually performed to identify substances that cause contact dermatitis.'
- 'The rash may be difficult to differentiate from the rash of allergic contact dermatitis.'
- 'This second exposure to red dye triggered an allergic contact dermatitis.'
- 'This occasion was no different; she had a minor degree of hallux valgus, a runny nose, and some contact dermatitis on her wrist.'
- 'The use of skin emollients or barrier creams to prevent contact dermatitis is receiving new attention.'
- 1.2count noun A connection for the passage of an electric current from one thing to another, or a part or device by which such a connection is made.'the sliding contact of the potentiometer'
- 'The bulb has a base, with two metal contacts, and in turn these connect to an electrical circuit.'
- 'It also has a metal contact, or guard, that can be moved up and down the antenna.'
- 'Each chip is surrounded by electrical contacts through which data enters and exits.'
- 'A key challenge in molecular electronics is making electrical contacts to the fragile molecules, chemical chains that are easily damaged.'
- 'An additional layer of the second dielectric material is on some of the metal contacts, linings and filled spaces.'
- 'Semiconductor devices and methods to form a contact of a semiconductor device are disclosed.'
- 'Method for reducing oxidation of electroplating chamber contacts and improving uniform electroplating of a substrate'
- 'One advantage of the inductive system is that there are no exposed electrical contacts.'
- 'In the relay, a pair of moveable switching contacts is positioned between a pair of fixed electrical contact pads.'
- 'Method and apparatus for preparing and metallizing high aspect ratio silicon semiconductor device contacts to reduce the resistivity thereof'
- 'Pure copper is used extensively for cables and wires, electrical contacts, and a wide variety of other parts that are required to pass electrical current.'
- 'Method for making metal contacts and interconnections concurrently on semiconductor integrated circuits.'
- 'Grounding contacts are disposed adjacent the ball contacts, where the grounding contacts are electrically connected to the ground plane.'
- 'Readers reminded us that gold, which does not tarnish or corrode, is used in contacts and connectors in telephones, computers, and other electronic products.'
- 'Modern industry is consuming increasing quantities of gold, mostly as electrical contacts in micro circuitry.'
- 'Small gaps in the electrical contacts along the conveyor serve as traps that can hold single bacterial cells while their electrical properties are measured.'
- 'About 19,000,000 ounces are estimated to go into electric contacts in appliances and electronic equipment.'
- 'Situated on both the male and female housing are electrical contacts which themselves engage when the housings are joined.'
- 'The conductive contact will electrically connect with the diffused region through the landing pad.'
- 'An electrical connector includes a body and two or more electrical contacts.'
- 1.3contacts Contact lenses.'she didn't have her contacts in'
- 'Even so, probably the main reason people choose contacts over glasses is that they don't like how glasses look, or they think no one else likes how glasses look.'
- 'Today is the first time I have been able to wear my contacts without pain.'
- 'And most people, who depend upon eyeglasses or contacts to see, live with the frustration of stumbling around the rest of their life anytime they're without them.'
2mass noun The action of communicating or meeting.
'she had little contact with family members'- 'He had lost contact with his family and deteriorated into alcoholism.'
- 'But the moment he came into contact with the audience, his charm flowered and he became a likeable human being.'
- 'We're in contact with the teaching unions and continue to look for creative solutions to these issues.'
- 'Greek air force jets were scrambled when the plane lost contact with air traffic control Sunday morning.'
- 'His family lost contact with him for six nerve-racking hours, before finally getting word that he was safe and well.'
- 'Everyone I came into contact with wanted to help, to show us around.'
- 'He had lost contact with his father and that side of the family long ago and his mother's parents were both dead.'
- 'His family and friends have lost contact with him and are worried, the officer said.'
- 'You physically live in one country but you are in contact with much of the world via the global computer network.'
- 'We had some laughs as we reminisced of old times and got caught up with news of family members that we have lost contact with.'
- 'I'd been away from the streets for 6 months and had lost contact with friends I had there.'
- 'He came home in 1976 for his father's funeral but afterwards lost contact with his family.'
- 'Det Insp Chris Binns said Donna had lost contact with her family and fallen in with the 'wrong crowd'.'
- 'Many prisoners were victims of their own daring; they broke through enemy lines and lost contact with supporting troops.'
- 'A lot of the people I met at university I wish I were still in contact with, or in more frequent contact with.'
- 'His duties included sorting the post and photocopying documents and he rarely came into contact with members of the public.'
- 'I don't get out to Arizona very often so I've lost contact with much of my family there.'
- 'She had few clues to his background as his island family had lost contact with him shortly after he emigrated to America.'
- 'Eileen will be able to put you in contact with your local Red Cross Chapter.'
- 'She has lost contact with her family and receives no other visitors.'
communication, connection, correspondence, touch, associationView synonyms- 2.1count noun A meeting, communication, or relationship with someone.'they have forged contacts with key people in business'
- 'This had the additional benefit of keeping communities to a size that allowed face-to-face communication and intimate personal contacts between all members.'
- 'Even the US, which has no embassy there, is beginning to forge contacts.'
- 'Some of these difficulties melded or contributed, in some respects, to some of the behaviour exhibited by the appellant in relation to his contacts with the complainant.'
- 'They want ministers and civil servants to give annual reports about all meetings or significant contacts with lobbyists, their clients or other special-interest groups.'
- 'No contact or communication whatsoever with the people, except by mail.'
- 'Examples may range from class newsletters, student notebooks, teacher/parent notes of meetings and phone contacts, and home visit reports.'
- 'A whole series of varied contacts bringing new relations to the environment, to life, to the world.'
- 'She wanted to remain in contact with him but Council officers denied her any contact, says Mrs Thomas's report.'
- 'As a matter of fact, we are continuing our contacts and meetings.'
- 'The interests of the two countries have been intertwined, based on frequent communication and contacts among their people.'
- 2.2count noun A person who may be approached for information or assistance, especially with regard to one's job.'Francesca had good contacts'
- 'In the virtual world, I can learn, make contacts, flex my communication muscles, and explore ideas that I might not otherwise have come across.'
- 'Do establish relationships with key contacts in an effort to better understand their wants and needs.'
- 'Other new initiatives include a website promoting specials and offering details of support organisations, useful contacts and recruitment information.'
- 'I would encourage you to expand your contacts and build relationships to include exposure to a wide variety of industries.'
- 'A secondary benefit of these contacts is the information you impart regarding your camp mission, programming, and counseling opportunities.'
- 'He didn't know that we were KGB and that we were spies, he thought he was just meeting with contacts from the embassy to promote peace and understanding and socialist brotherhood.'
- 'Rose suspects it happens frequently, that officers use whatever opportunities arise with juveniles to pump contacts for information and ask them to be informers.'
- 'The Minister outlined how, in recent months, he has been active in establishing contacts and developing relations with his counterparts in the applicant countries.'
- 'Normally he entertains guests for lunch, then goes into more meetings, before taking contacts out to dinner.'
- 'Secondly, it appears that in reality many such individuals are able to find other sources of accommodation and support, for example from relatives or from other contacts in a local community.'
- 'But central London should be avoided for meeting secret contacts because of the heavy police presence.'
- 'Many clubs for older youths and adults aimed to increase social contacts outside narrow communities of nationality.'
- 'There was still a small British community there and almost all our key contacts on the delicate issue of hostages were to be found there.'
- 'In doing so they may gain information, opportunities, contacts, networks, and assistance.'
- 'Include emergency contacts, insurance information, medication list and changes in health conditions.'
- 'For many small businesses this could potentially mean the loss of their customer contacts or latest stock information and accounts.'
- 'I mean, he has so many contacts, so many relationships.'
- 'They are selected on the basis of their positive reputations and extensive social contacts in their communities.'
- 'We are circulating information to all our districts, and are shortlisting all the suspect's relatives, accomplices and contacts.'
- 'The agenda consists of plans to exchange electronic information and establish permanent contacts among the interior ministers of the 25 member nations.'
connection, acquaintance, associate, liaison, friendView synonyms - 2.3count noun A person who has associated with a patient with a contagious disease (and so may carry the infection)'all efforts are made to persuade possible contacts of patients with either disease to attend for investigation'
- 'The risk of a second case of infection among close contacts is 500 to 1000 times higher than in the general population.'
- 'The exposed population consisted of 207 close contacts of the active patients.'
- 'A standard protocol was developed to retest and retreat all patients and contacts who had been treated with Bicillin C-R for syphilis.'
- 'No healthcare workers in the clinic or close contacts of the patients became infected.'
- 'These physicians enrolled 946 index patients and their household contacts in a three-month period.'
- 'We found that if household contacts of a patient with meningococcal disease are given prophylaxis with antibiotics that eradicate meningococcal carriage there are fewer subsequent cases.'
- 'We reasoned that spouses and other household contacts were likely to be closer to the patient than nonhousehold contacts.'
- 'If the patient becomes chronically infected, all household contacts should be vaccinated.'
- 'Children who are close household contacts of sputum smear-positive pulmonary TB patients should be screened for TB.'
- 'Brooks and colleagues also found variability in the number of latent infections among contacts of 21 patients with TB.'
- 'Again, retrospective epidemiological investigation showed that this patient had infected several contacts.'
- 'Also, at least one fifth of unsafe sexual contacts of patients with newly diagnosed HIV are likely to be infected with HIV.'
- 'It can be prevented in contacts of patients by intramuscular injection of immune serum globulin in amounts of half to 2 milliliters, according to weight.'
- 'Therefore, the TST is likely to be a good indicator of latent infection in recently exposed contacts.'
- 'The final aspect of control is the tracing of the sexual contacts of the infected patient, who may have infection without being aware of it.'
- 'To be eligible to participate, the general practitioners had to have a computerised medical record system for registration of all patient contacts.'
- 'A high prevalence of TB disease and LTBI has been documented among close contacts of persons with infectious pulmonary TB.'
- 'The first is how to define household contacts when the index patient lives in a hall of residence containing several hundred students.'
- 'Identification of contacts of patients with infectious TB and treatment of those at risk with an effective drug regimen.'
- 'For control measures to succeed, early detection and treatment of patients and contacts is very essential.'
[WITH OBJECT]1Communicate with (someone), typically in order to give or receive information.
'anyone with any information should contact Darlington police'- 'And police plan to contact parents of juveniles involved in trouble.'
- 'We are obviously keen to find out what happened so I would urge anyone with information to contact us.'
- 'Investigators will contact witnesses for information and take statements.'
- 'The application and documents will now be reviewed and we will contact you if additional information is required.'
- 'Feel free to contact me for information on resources to help you get organized.'
- 'He had also appealed for any other parties who believed they had relevant information to contact the inquiry team.'
- 'If we can be of further assistance for information, please contact us.'
- 'Your name, address, and telephone number are optional, but we can't contact you without that information.'
- 'If the person who contacts you does not volunteer this information, be sure to ask.'
- 'The consequences of this attack could have been much worse and I would appeal to anyone who has any information to contact us immediately.'
- 'For further information, please contact our customer service department.'
- 'For more information you can contact any committee member or the phone numbers below.'
- 'We ask anyone with further information to contact us.'
- 'Here is the information you need to contact the officials responsible for shutting down this event.'
- 'The closing date for payment of the same is March 31st and for further information contact any member of the executive.'
- 'If you wish for more information contact the appeal's volunteer in your area.'
- 'The Dallas police tried to contact Alice as a witness, but Alice was dead.'
- 'For further information please contact any committee member or look in local press.'
- 'He urged any member of the community with information to contact the nearest police station.'
- 'If people contact us with information we do act on it, but sometimes it takes time to collate enough information and evidence to bring a prosecution.'
get in touch with, communicate with, make contact with, approach, reach, notify, be in communication withView synonyms2Touch.
'I winced as my blister contacted the floor'- 'When you contact the floor, immediately sit up into the next rep and toss the ball back to your partner.'
- 'Whenever possible, if you can touch and maintain that contact then go for it.'
- 'I brought the aircraft to a stop, but not until after the wingtip and the prop contacted the ground.'
- 'Force your toe to contact the floor just as it is passing your right foot.'
- 'Petiole rot begins as an orange-brown or rust-colored lesion where the petiole touches the rim of the pot or where it contacts the soil.'
touch, stroke, caress, skim, sweep, graze, shave, glance, contact, flick, scrapeView synonyms
Early 17th century: from Latin contactus, from contact- 'touched, grasped, bordered on', from the verb contingere, from con- 'together with' + tangere 'to touch'.
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During a landmark visit to the United States by President Thein
Sein of Myanmar to the United Nations General Assembly, the United States Government
this week announced it would lift the last remaining sanctions that have been imposed
on Myanmar (Burma) which have mostly been in effect since 1990 which adds
impetus to the rapid and sweeping progressive reform over the past year of a
resource rich albeit impoverished country.
The sanctions which have been gradually lifted this year covered
visa and travel restrictions, restrictions on financial services, prohibitions
of goods from Myanmar, prohibition of any local investment as well as
limitation on any assistance by the United States Government.
This latest announcement follows a number of positive political
steps in Myanmar which include the dissolution of the former State Peace and Development Council in March this year with power transferred to the new quasi-civilian Union
In addition, other steps made by President Thein Sein of the
Union Government has been the release of political prisoners and ceasefire
talks with various ethnic-based militias along with amendment of the national laws
which allowed opposition parties to participate in the parliamentary elections
this year.
The complete lifting of the sanctions follows similar moves
taken by the international community to equally roll back tough sanctions.
In July, an economic announcement was made giving the green
light for United States investment which enabled a US trade delegation to visit
the country just a few days later. Earlier
this month, the Coca-Cola Company announced it had begun to ship drinks to
businesses in Myanmar, and some reports say that it is projected to invest
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The latest political development underlines the remarkable pace and
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BOSTON (AP) — Attorney General Martha Coakley is strengthening efforts to oversee public charities after a dispute with Massachusetts' four largest nonprofit health insurers over payments to board members.
Coakley has appointed Mary Beckman, an attorney with extensive experience in health care law, as the new chief of a division of public charities, which include health insurance organizations and major hospitals.
The state Nonprofit Organizations/Public Charities Division reviews annual filings from public charities, works with organizations to resolve potential violations and conducts civil investigations and litigation to enforce the law.
Coakley's office recently announced that it will require more disclosure from public charities about executive compensation agreements and board member pay.
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I infused the leaves in boiling water for three minutes, producing a rather opaque, dark brown tea. It only took one sip of this tea to win me over. If you like almonds, you'll love this tea. This, for me, is a quintessential dessert tea. Rich, sweet, nutty, delicious! It does not need anything added to it, as it stands up on its own just fine. However, because it is a sturdy brew, you can add milk and/or sweetener to it without masking the tea's flavor. The almond flavor is very natural and I did not get a sense of artificial or cloyingly sweet fake flavors. As with the aroma notes, the coconut doesn't stand out on its own. From what I could tell, the coconut does blend with the almond flavor to help make a smooth and satisfying cup. This is the kind of tea that would be oh-so-satisfying on a cold and rainy day, or even the perfect tea to sip while curled up in bed with a book. I did try this tea as an iced tea as well, but because this tea has a rather heavy body, I found it did not work well as refreshing thirst-quencher. Still, I highly recommend this tea to anyone looking for their next go-to dessert tea.
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UPDATE: Ascendiant Capital Markets Initiates Coverage on Westport Innovations on Multiple Upcoming Catalysts
In a report published Thursday, Ascendiant Capital Markets analyst Carter W. Driscoll initiated coverage on Westport Innovations (NASDAQ: WPRT) with a Buy rating and $29.00 price target.
In the report, Ascendiant Capital Markets noted, "Initiating coverage with a BUY rating and $29 price target. Westport develops engine and component technology using alternative fuels, primarily for liquefied natural gas (LNG) and compressed natural gas (CNG). We believe natural gas engines, while still very early in the adoption curve, provide economic advantages for numerous vehicles types such as long-haul trucking, refuse trucks, municipal buses, mining trucks, marine vessels and eventually locomotives. We believe the spread between diesel and natural gas prices should persist for a long time. In particular the payback period of switching to a natural gas-powered truck, especially for long distances, is very attractive."
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Thursday, November 29, 2012
Charlie McCarthyism
From the Hill Times Online - Nov. 29, 2012:
"Conservative MPs have pushed through an unprecedented motion at the Commons Natural Resources Committee calling Liberal leadership front-runner Justin Trudeau for a grilling over political comments he made two years ago alleging a negative Alberta influence over federal, social, and democratic policies through Prime Minister Stephen Harper and his government.
The Conservative motion also called Liberal MP David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.) to appear, at a date that has not yet been scheduled, and explain critical comments he made to journalists about the political positions of Alberta MPs and their approach to national government."
My question is, what committee will Stephen Harper appear before to explain this regional howler?
"You have to remember that west of Winnipeg the ridings the Liberals hold are dominated by people who are either recent Asian immigrants or recent migrants from eastern Canada; people who live in ghettos and are not integrated into Western Canadian society."
Or for that matter, any of the many in this 474-page binder of Harper clunkers prepared by the Conservative Party to be ready to defend some of his more offensive public statements.
Natural Resources (!?!) may be the appropriate committee for this outrageous bit of vintage Conservative McCarthyism, since the committee members' heads are clearly made out of wood.
As Twitterer @myinwit wrote, The Conservatives have effectively created the "House Committee on Un-Albertan Activities".
I'm sure it will be a big hit with the Quebec voters in the next general election.
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Lest We Forget Harry...
My Remembrance Day column from November 11, 1997
I always think of my great uncle, Harry Elwood
George, on Remembrance Day.
Even though Harry George's parents had come to Canada from Germany, Harry joined the Canadian 32nd Battalion in October 1914.
He was a bugler, but as he soon wrote home, "I'm no longer a bugler as they have no use for them at the front." Harry threw away his Ross rifle and picked up a more reliable Enfield from "the first fellow I saw knocked out."
His letters home speak matter-of-factly about the horrors of war. On August 23, 1915 he wrote from France that "We have had the roughest time yet. Of the 38 in our platoon that went into the trenches, only 18 are left after about one and a half hours."
In 1915 his parents were informed that Uncle Harry had died of wounds. To their surprise, they later received a letter from him that said: "Oh, you may be surprised to hear from me now as, according to what I hear, I'm supposed to be dead."
Two years later he was at Vimy Ridge. With typical Canadian enthusiasm he wrote: "Vimy Ridge was the best fight I have been in. We made three attacks in the week. It was great to go over the top at them." He emerged from that great bloodbath unscathed.
He spent his 26th birthday in France, having been promoted to lieutenant. A month later, he again went over the top, but this time as an officer. He wrote home: "After all, to be killed in action is not the worst thing that can happen to a man." Harry had already seen things much worse.
But two months later in a little place called Passchendale he "connected" with a piece of shrapnel. He didn't think anything of it because it only took off a little skin. It was only when he was bandaging a comrade that he realized he had been shot through the arm as well.
It was on that sick leave that he met and got engaged to my great aunt Gertie.
Harry never regained the use of his right hand, but others weren't so lucky. A friend, Harry Wildman "had his right thigh and base of his spine smashed." Percy Chiswell lost and eye and most of an ear. Of another friend, Dolph Campbell, Harry wrote that he "will not be back, but nobody knows what really happened to him."
And then there was the dead.
Three of his friends from the bugle band were killed in the first week in the trenches. Of the friends who were with him at the Somme, only two came back. Harry's cousin Lamont Paterson, the best man at his wedding, was killed in his first time over the top on September 1, 1918.
But Uncle Harry survived the war, and was sent home a captain. He was eventually made a colonel. He brought my great aunt Gertie to Canada and had four children.
Although he died in 1952, I feel like I know Harry through these remarkable letters passed down by the family.
And I realize how lucky I am that there were people like Harry Elwood George who were willing to fight and die for this country, and for people like you and me.
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NEW YORK CITY – Greystone, a leading national provider of multifamily and healthcare mortgage loans, today announced that the firm's Chicago office has closed 12 transactions in the third quarter of 2013, for a total of over $30 million in volume. The success builds upon Greystone's production momentum in the Midwest for the first half of the year - which saw an outstanding 35 deals originated, including 16 in Q2 - and brings the total number of loans closed in 2013 to 47, for approximately $154 million.
Greystone's extensive relationship with Fannie Mae and real estate financing expertise has enabled the firm to provide borrowers with fast-closing, long-term loans at the most attractive rates available. Notable deals completed throughout Q2 and Q3 include:
$16.9 million Fannie Mae DUS® Loan for Lofton Place Apartments, a 280-unit apartment community in Tampa, Florida. Dan Rosenberg, of Cohen Financial, sourced the loan as a correspondent of Greystone.
$7.675 million Bridge Loan for Azalea Apartments in Greenville, South Carolina, also sourced by Dan Rosenberg of Cohen Financial.
$6.06 million cash-out refinance for a 122-unit affordable housing complex in the Edgewater neighborhood on Chicago's North Side. Joseph Schwimmer of Preferred Capital Group, a correspondent of Greystone, sourced the loan.
$3.6 million for Crestline Villa Apartments, a 144-unit property located in Alsip, Illinois. The deal provided cash-out financing, including funds to make improvements to the property. Tom Reckley, Director in Greystone's Chicago office, closed the transaction.
$3.3 million cash-out refinance, representing 100% loan-to-cost after 15 months of ownership, for a 59-unit property located in the West Rogers Park neighborhood, in Chicago, Illinois. The loan was also sourced by Joseph Schwimmer of Preferred Capital Group, as a correspondent of Greystone.
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I was just watching the news, and I caught part of a report on Michael
Jackson . As we all know, Jackson died the other day. He was an
entertainer who performed for decades. He made millions, he spent
millions, and he did a lot of things that make him a villain to many
people. I understand that his death would affect a lot of people, and
I respect those people who mourn his death, but that isn't the point
of my rant.
Why is it that when ONE man dies, the whole of America loses their
minds with grief. When a man dies whose only contribution to the
country was to ENTERTAIN people, the American people find the need to
flock to a memorial in Hollywood , and even Congress sees the need to
hold a "moment of silence" for his passing?
Am I missing something here? ONE man dies, and all of a sudden he's a
freaking martyr because he entertained us for a few decades? What
about all those SOLDIERS who have died to give us freedom? All those
Soldiers who, knowing that they would be asked to fi ght in a war,
still raised their hands and swore to defend the Constitution and the
United States of America . Where is there moment of silence? Where
are the people flocking to their graves or memorials and mourning over
them because they made the ultimate sacrifice? Why is it when a
Soldier dies, there are more people saying "good riddance," and "thank
God for IEDs?" When did this country become so calloused to the
sacrifice of GOOD MEN and WOMEN, that they can arbitrarily blow off
their deaths, and instead, throw themselves into mourning for a "Pop
I think that if they are going to hold a moment of silence IN CONGRESS
for Michael Jackson, they need to hold a moment of silence for every
service member killed in Iraq and Afghanistan . They need to PUBLICLY
recognize every life that has been lost so that the American people
can live their callous little lives in the luxury and freedom that WE,
those that are living and those that have gone on, have provided for
them. But, wait, that would take too much time, because there have
been so many willing to make that sacrifice. After all, we wi ll never
make millions of dollars. We will never star in movies, or write hit
songs that the world will listen too. We only shed our blood, sweat
and tears so that people can enjoy what they have.
Sorry if I have offended, but I needed to say it. Feel free to pass
this along if you want.
Remember these five words the next time you think of someone who is
serving in the military;
"So that others may live..."
Only two people have ever effectively given their lives for you.
Jesus Christ and The American G.I.
One died for your sins, the other died to give you freedom.~Author Unknown


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It was a privilege to have known Shauna Rice, to have been taught by her, hugged by her, loved by her. She was practical and kind and full of integrity. She is one of a select few that I would call my hero. So it has been a great honour to make a quilt from her dress.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
A love story and a quilt
It was a privilege to have known Shauna Rice, to have been taught by her, hugged by her, loved by her. She was practical and kind and full of integrity. She is one of a select few that I would call my hero. So it has been a great honour to make a quilt from her dress.
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- Elle BelleApril 14, 2010 at 7:55 AM
I love this quilt and I think it is the best idea. I love how much you give to others in need. xo
ReplyDelete - AnonymousApril 14, 2010 at 8:29 PM
It was wonderful to see what you were able to do with the dress and into a very special quilt. Who did you give the quilt too? Very thoughtful and the quilt will last another 100yrs with the memory of Shauna in it.
Alison - AnonymousApril 16, 2010 at 7:43 AM
You did such a wonderful job on this quilt Kate, as I new you would. I'm sure it will give Mark and family great comfort. I am so grateful to have known Shauna, and had her example in my life. What a amazing blessing it is to know that our families can be forever.
X Amelia Thanks for all your sweet words xx. Mum and dad drove it back to Adelaide last weekend and gave it to Mark. I didn't want to send it in the post just in case something happened to it! I kept the quilt quite traditional to tie in with the dress fabric. I was so nervous cutting into the dress as obviously the fabric was irreplaceable. I wanted it to be a mix of feminine and masculine and to have a hint of asian influence to tie in with their years of living in Hong Kong. Shauna and Mark have both been wonderful examples to me. Thanks Mark for allowing me to make this quilt.
ReplyDelete- AnonymousApril 22, 2010 at 6:46 PM
Wow Kate - that is a beautiful quilt! Thank you for posting the photos and story, and for being so kind and generous. My Dad was describing the quilt to me over the phone, and was teary speaking about it. You did an amazing job.
With love and gratitude,
Sarah - Mark RiceApril 22, 2010 at 6:48 PM
Dear Kate,
Thank you for the beautiful quilt. Your mother Christina passed it on to me.
It is a wonderful tribute and a vibrant reminder of Shauna. To think it is made
from the dress she wore on our first date all those years ago causes me
'goose bumps'. I am deeply moved each day when I see it draped over my
lounge. It reminds me of my beloved eternal companion. Her smiling, cheerful
and loving countenance is reflected in the quilts design and visual impact.
It wonderfully captures her style, energy and character as a very caring,
dedicated mother and grandma happily sharing her wisdom and knowledge.
The quilt will be used often to keep Caleb and me emotionally connected and
physically warm. We want Shauna around us. I marvel at the range of colours,
the stitching, the time and effort taken and the loving touch and creativity that
has gone into making the quilt. It will be greatly cherished.
Mark Rice - AnonymousApril 22, 2010 at 11:27 PM
a beautiful tribute to a beautiful person.I anxiously kept checking your blog hoping you would post photos of it.
Donna - Anne-MarieApril 23, 2010 at 12:07 AM
A beautiful inspired tribute to Shauna, I can see her laughing and a little embarrassed by all the thoughts about her, but they are all true. An absolutely beautiful quilt to remember a beautiful lady. You are very talented Kate.
ReplyDelete What a wonderful tribute to Shauna. I think I remember her wearing that dress. I also remember going home just days after Mark was baptized. We went through the Melbourne airport, awaiting a transfer to another plane. We saw some elders there whose ties had been cut. Evidently, the mission president's wife there made a quilt of all the ties when they finished their mission!
ReplyDelete- MarianneApril 23, 2010 at 8:53 AM
Anyone who had a hug from Shauna would know how enveloping her hugs were, just like a big blanket of love. Well done great choice.
Marianne - AnonymousApril 23, 2010 at 10:47 AM
Anne said
What a fantastic way to keep a person in your thoughts every day. She is my little sister and a great influence on her family and all she met. I know Mark and all of their family will get great comfort and pleasure, and warmth, in more ways than one, from being able to see and touch this reminder of a such a beautiful person. Happy memories x - KatherineApril 23, 2010 at 12:44 PM
Hey Kate, I was mini-golfing with my kids when Dad called and told me your idea. I admit I was a little hesitant because of what I was picturing in my head. However, the end result is remarkable, clever and moving. I add my gratitude to that of the rest of my family. You have created something very special. Thank you for sharing your talents. Love Katherine
ReplyDelete - Liz ClementsApril 23, 2010 at 3:25 PM
An absolutely beautiful quilt in tribute to a beautiful, loving and cheerful woman. Thank you for sharing your talents in ways that uplift others. I know a quilt made with such love, and in memory of a life lived will always be cherished! I just love Shauna and all that she is an example of, especially as mentioned above her hugs and to me the smiles she would give even just in passing. Thank you for sharing the photos and story. Liz
ReplyDelete - AnonymousMay 9, 2010 at 1:21 PM
Kate, your quilt is beautiful! Thanks for taking the time to cherish the memory of my auntie. Nadia
ReplyDelete - AnonymousMay 10, 2010 at 5:39 PM
Hi Kate, You have obviously been blessed with not only the talent of creativity, but the added talent of being able to create something divinely beautiful with understanding, love and empathy. I remember Shauna wearing that dress, she always looked beautiful in it. Thank you for giving Mark a way to receive warm hugs from Shauna every day until they are reunited. The textures, colours, bold shapes and materials used in the quilt express to me the strength of Shauna's convictions, her never-wavering faith in the truths of the gospel, and the everlasting and eternal love that she and Mark have for each other. May you be blessed for your love and kindness. Merylin (Shauna's sister)
Thanks so much for leaving a comment! I try to respond but life sometimes gets in the way. If you have any questions please email me at kateeconklin(at)gmail(dot)com


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Oh dear. The thoroughbred beauty, I'll Have Another, who was a Triple Crown-winning hopeful, has not only had to pull out of the Belmont Stakes, but retire from racing altogether due to tendonitis.
via Philly.com
"The winner of the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes is too valuable as a potential sire to risk on the race track any longer. I'll Have Another won't be allowed to do much more than walk, but at least he'll walk away from a game, and a difficult Triple Crown schedule, that claimed Barbaro and Eight Belles and crippled many others.
"Just a freakish thing," O'Neill said. "When you have a human or equine athlete who gives 110 percent every time they step on the court or the track, you're [susceptible] to injury. I've been hoping and praying he would stay injury-free and . . . it didn't happen."
I'll Have Another had a chance to end the drought until the swelling in his left foreleg took him out of the Belmont and retired him from racing. Now he has joined the list of 11 other horses since Affirmed who won the Derby and Preakness but couldn't complete the Triple Crown. Unlike I'll Have Another, though, the others were given a chance.


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Lot 2149: Boehm hummingbirds and Verdins
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Boehm hummingbirds and Verdins Rufous Hummingbird 487, H15 1/2" W7 1/2"
Paphiopedilum 400-08, H5" W7"
Verdins 400-02, H8 1/2" W8 1/2"
Provenance: North Carolina private collection
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one hummingbird figure with losses. Others appear to be in good original condition.
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Sunday, January 24, 2010
Saltmarsh, mixed media painting - maybe finished?
The blue-mauve background that was surrounding the painting wasn't playing up the colours in the painting - instead it was fighting for attention with them. So I decided to change it to a deep bitter chocolate colour - burnt umber and cerulean blue, cooling and greying the brown. It's a colour that flickers throught the painting. It now highlights the colours and their subtle changes from warm to cool (that sadly don't pick up well in the photos) and emphasises the drawing.
There is a very little black from the charcoal but all other darks are deep shades of brown and blue.
I added flicks of copper in the leaves of the tree, in the tree on the left and in the reflections. I like the warmth against the other colours. That is also quite difficult to photograph being metallic. It's a bit more subtle in real life, the camera make it gleam too brightly - the second to last photograph catches it as it looks best.
The pale blue is a bit more lavender than it appears here - it's so difficult to get the colour balance for it right without changing the turquoisey blue too much. This last image has a bit too much of a pink cast in the lights - they should have a very very slight warm golden tinge, too slight to pick up well.
The canvas is a deep sided box canvas, painted in that bitter chocolate, and won't be framed - though this is one that would work well in the very dark wood frames popular in the US.
What do you think?
10 comments:
- Robyn said...
What do I think? I think it's unfair you can make such beautiful paintings, Vivien!
When you mentioned copper colour before I didn't realise you meant a metallic pigment. Beautiful. I have a dear artist friend who keeps wanting me to use metallic leaf or pigment, to the extent she has provided me with the medium to attach it. I had better get cracking. - 4:03 pm
- vivien said...
oh that will be fun - you could use it as chine colle in your printmaking too?
(and thanks for the vote of confidence!) - 4:08 pm
- Sjamesportraiture said...
Beautiful work, the copper and blues just sing! This could have so easily become jumbled and fussy, but you've pulled it all off, well done.
- 7:25 pm
- Pam Johnson Brickell said...
Stunning, Vivien! I'm with Robyn :)
- 1:07 am
- Jeanette said...
I think its beautiful. It says cold but that touch of copper is a perfect hit of colour that breathes life.
I love it. Please make prints. - 12:07 pm
- vivien said...
thank you all :>)
now on to do some more in the series :>)
prints? mmmm maybe I should think about going that route too - 2:24 pm
- Dave Linder said...
Great textures in you painting - I really like this one.
- 10:46 pm
- vivien said...
Thanks Dave - I too get hung up on subjects (like your current oil refinery tanks :>) ) - this is from an old sketchbook and part of a long series on this part of the North Norfolk coast :>)
- 11:18 pm
- Lindsay said...
I have throughly enjoyed seeing this piece develop. Thanks for all the in process photos and close ups! I too love to work with metalic pigmens and just bought a Golden Acrylic called stainless steel.
I'm excited to see how your next piece grows! - 6:45 pm
- vivien said...
that sounds an interesting colour - subtley metallic
the next piece is undergoing major changes and being recalcitrant :>( - 9:37 pm


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Forest Products
The National Forests were originally envisioned as working forests with multiple objectives: to improve and protect the forest, to secure favorable watershed conditions, and to furnish a continuous supply of timber for the use of citizens of the United States. Forest management objectives have evolved and are broadly captured in the USDA Forest Service Strategic Plan FY 2015-2020 goals to sustain our Nation's Forests and Grasslands and deliver benefits to the public. More specifically, timber sales and other removals of forest products support agency strategic objectives to foster resilient, adaptive ecosystems to mitigate climate change, mitigate wildfire risk, and strengthen communities.
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Nepalese tourism officials have travelled to Everest base camp in the hope of persuading Sherpas to cancel a strike that would see expeditions up the world's highest mountain cancelled.
An avalanche last Friday, in which saw 16 Sherpas were killed, has exposed undercurrents of resentment in the 400 Sherpas that work on the mountain, and has led to many of them deciding to take action by boycotting expeditions and leaving the mountain.
The Sherpas believe that the compensation system in place does not reflect the dangerous nature of their job. They say more needs to be given in terms of insurance money and financial aid to the families of those Sherpas that die on the mountain.
In the wake of last week's disaster, the worst ever seen on Everest, the families of those that died were offered 40,000 rupees, about $415. However, Sherpas believe that more should have been given.
Sherpas are demanding that 30% of all climbers' fees be put into a fund that will go towards supporting those injured while at work and the families of those that die. They are also calling for insurance pay-outs of $20,000 dollars for every Sherpa that dies on the mountain.
Currently, Nepal's Ministry of Tourism are offering $15,000 in insurance pay-outs and a fund created from 5% of all climbers' fees.
By travelling to base camp, it is hoped that tourist officials can come to an agreement with the Sherpas and ensure that Everest stays open for the peak climbing season that is due to start at the beginning of May.
Climber's fees from those that take part in expeditions earn the Nepalese Ministry of Tourism $3.5 million every year and are a crucial source of income for the government.
The clear weather in May means that it is one of the best times to ascent the peak and is one of the most popular periods for climbers.
However, a conclusive agreement between the Ministry of Tourism and Sherpas may be difficult as there is no all-encompassing Sherpa union and talks will have to satisfy a number of small groups with different demands.
Sherpas carry much needed supplies for expeditions and provide knowledge crucial to ensuring the safety of climbers, without them climbs cannot take place.
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The lifeblood of business and government, data is growing exponentially, flooding organizations. Using it to the company's advantage presents an opportunity for increased revenue and reduced cost and risk. But misusing it exposes an organization to compliance failure. It's becoming increasingly difficult to retain, manage and secure greater volumes and more types of information for longer stretches of time. Do it successfully and the rewards can be great:
Failure can result in serious financial and criminal penalties, loss of consumer confidence and brand damage. Therefore, information integrity, availability, protection and governance must be at the heart of organizational strategy and operations.
The first question to ask when evaluating information protection is, "What needs to be protected?" Protecting the organization comes down to three related areas:
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Information must be protected throughout its lifecycle. A holistic strategy includes defining a vision for protecting information, defining acceptable risk tolerance, identifying roles, and establishing a reporting framework for internal and external bodies that adhere to regulatory requirements or organizational policy.
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Wayne Newton's Wife Testifies in Eviction Case
LAS VEGAS -- Las Vegas entertainer Wayne Newton is locked in a legal battle with his estranged business partner, Steven Kennedy and his company, CSD LLC.
At one time, plans were in the works to turn Newton's estate, Casa de Shenandoah, into a tourist attraction, but those plans have stalled.
Depending on what happens in court, Kennedy, who is also Newton's landlord, could have the entertainer evicted from his home.
Newton told 8 News NOW that he still would like to see Casa de Shenandoah transformed into a public attraction.
He said this project would create 400 jobs, but those suing Newton said he never really wanted the development.
At any rate, everything is on hold, in a case that's turned into an ugly courtroom fight. Wayne Newton sat in court for hours, listening to his wife, Kathleen, testify about plans to turn their home into a Graceland-type tourist attraction.
"My husband had lived on the property, he built the property, and so it was not only going to be beneficial to the business for us to live there, but that it would truly create the happiest life for my husband," she said.
Kennedy bought Casa de Shenandoah two years ago for almost $20 million.
The Newtons have a 20 percent stake in CSD.
"We talked about (how) the museum would be built on the Shenandoah," Kathleen Kennedy said.
Plans called for the mansion to be the focal point of the theme park, and the Newtons would move into a new $2 million home on the property.
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Marilyn Manson Collapses On Stage [VIDEO]
He fell down and the band, used to his overall weirdness, never even stopped playing!!
At a show in Saskatoon Canada, during The Beautiful People, Marilyn Manson went down. Nothing dramatic, he was already on his knees. Then he turned, fell forward onto the beautiful floor and stayed that way. (Good thing he didn't land on that big ass knife/mic of his huh??)
The band kept on going (pretty much finishing the song) until they saw him being carried off the stage. That finally got 'em thinking that, maybe, something was up!
The first video shows Manson go down. You have to really watch though, the footage isn't that great. (It happens at 1:27)
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This footage … also not that great … shows Manson being carried off.
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No official word yet on what happened, though one source says he had the flu. (Yeah, that flu excuse is a little over used don't you think? I say it's because he had just found out that Evan Rachel Wood is preggers!)


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| AMD 4x4 will set you back about a grand All the cool kids are doing quad core. At least that's what AMD and Intel want us to believe, as quad-core solutions have become the centerpiece of the their product lineups. Intel's Kentsfield is expected to arrive shortly, and AMD's 4x4 may be set for lift-off this week. At a briefing in Munich late last week, AMD revealed that the 4x4 will start around $1,000 and will run on an NVIDIA chipset. A cool grand will get you two dual-core FX-70 processors, with the FX-72 and FX-74 costing a bit more. A fourth CPU, the FX-76, will appear during the second quarter of 2007. German site golem.de reports All four CPUs are 90nm parts with 2MB of L2 cache. The clock speed on the new CPUs will range from 2.6GHz on the FX-70 up to 3.2GHz on the FX-76.
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Monday, April 19, 2010
Birds on the Nest - For a While at Least!
Son of a gun! 10 minutes after Jazzel came by to look into rumors of a nest elsewhere on the WHOI campus, a pair decided to take a seat on our nest for a while! Jazzel is going to post her observations, including how the male 'mantled,' later but here's a picture to prove that we actually had birds for a while today!
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Just a quick update on the WHOI nest.
This afternoon ( 3:00/ 4:00) at the nest site, I observed two ospreys circle the nest, then land on the nest.
The male spent his time mantling, the female was very calm. When the male left the nest (i was hoping to get sticks) the female remained calm on the nest. Within minutes of the male leaving…..Red-tailed Hawk attacked the female…of course, she flew off .
I believe from many hours of observing this nest on site, cam and cam viewers pics, the female is the WHOI female and her mate did not return.
Hoping anyone interested will check the cam, and ANYONE in the WHOI area will take some time to document the nest site….90% is looking up!!!
BTW…Jeff is my witness.
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Sunflower Jug Invitations
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This classic party invitation features a polka dot watering can with blooming sunflowers inside of it and a matching places setting right beside it. This colorful invitation is perfect for any casual luncheon or dinner celebration.
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Wow, he is gorgeous. Fabulous image. :) #969180Carlos Esteban Solis Fallas 7/28/2008 4:48:54 PM
Great photo!!! #6241943Eivor Kuchta 7/28/2008 4:54:22 PM
What an exciting creature to have in your backyard! Beautiful capture! #6241965Kathy Cline 7/28/2008 4:59:11 PM
Hi Leena OK where do you live? Our lizards are not this cute. He is so pretty! Your gallery is amazing and I had such fun looking at all your winners! Congratulations. Kathy #6242001Murry Grigsby 7/28/2008 5:36:48 PM
Great detail and saturated colors Leena! I think he likes you :0) #6242122Kevin P. Kreischer 7/28/2008 5:52:13 PM
EXCELLENT CAPTURE LEENA!Clyde P. Smith 7/28/2008 7:18:50 PM
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WOW - this is beautiful...... #6243576James Reininger 7/29/2008 11:24:31 AM
Great composition, color and detail. #6245782Leena Robinson 7/29/2008 6:20:49 PM
Thank you everyone!! I really appreciate your kind comments! #6247016Donna K. Kilcher 7/31/2008 5:20:02 AM
great capture #6253008Carla Metzler 8/21/2008 4:08:40 PM
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Congratulations on this win Leena! Very well captured and presented. #6375318Marsha S. Smith 8/30/2008 1:48:08 PM
Leena, anoles are one of my favorite subjects so I have tons of images of them, but nothing even close to how great this is. The clarity and the color are outstanding and his perfect little perch on that leaf is great. Congratulations!!! WOW! #6389134Nick Lagos 9/18/2008 4:32:08 AM
Huge congrats on achieving the big Gold here Leena...wonderful detail and color.....a well deserved win #6470106Green Anole captured in our backyard. Tamron 70-200mm lens at 1/200 sec, f/2.8, ISO 200.
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Prevue allows concept sharing between designers and clients
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Concept sharing between designers and clients is a big part of web design, but often the processes for sharing — such as sending a bunch of attachments in an email — are just too clunky. That's where Prevue comes in. It's sort of like a less public Dribble or Forrst that's aimed at helping you share your portfolio and project concepts with your clients.
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Prevue organizes your uploads into projects, which are sort of like folders. You can run a full-screen slideshow of all the items in a project to make presenting mockups easy during in-person client meetings.
When uploading images — on which, unlike Dribbble, there are no dimension constraints — Prevue gives you options to make web design concepts look more natural in place. These include the ability to set margins and background colors — including a Smart Crop feature that takes a look at your uploaded image to figure out those settings for you.
Sharing links are provided per project. According to the Prevue homepage, you can decide whether to make a project public or protect it with a password, but I wasn't able to find the feature for enabling password protection. The service is quite new so I'm sure it'll be implemented soon, or just needs to be made more accessible.
Each project has a feedback mechanism that allows discussion about future revisions to take place on the project page. This can be enabled or disabled on a project-by-project basis. Additionally, its possible to annotate uploads, which should prove very useful during feedback cycles.
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CRADLE OF FILTH guitarist Paul Allender is proving to be as skillful with a computer as he is with a six-string. With a life-long interest in art, he began producing computer-generated images for both his band and his own enjoyment several years ago. Recently, he joined forces with photographer Cindy Frey in a commercial partnership called Vomitorium. Rocknworld's Morley Seaver conducted an interview with Paul to get the details. Here's an excerpt:
Rocknworld: Can you explain the process of how one of your images gets created? How close is the relationship between the two of you in terms of the finished product? Does she shoot the piece and then it's just you working on it to completion or is it a collaborative process? Paul: What usually happens is that when we have a project to do, we will get together and Cindy will shoot various subjects (albeit living or dead). I will art direct the shoot and then both of us will come up with some pretty strange and wonderful ideas while the shoot progresses. I will then take the images back to my studio and get to work on the art side of things. It's usually left up to me what the final image looks like, but as any good working relationship we are both open to suggestions. Rocknworld: How long have you been into computer art and art in general? Did you take art in school? Paul: I've been into art ever since I can remember. I've never really been any good at producing the images I see in my head on paper, but since I was introduced to computers and Photoshop, I found myself creating images that I saw in my head. I did take art at school but I didn't do anything with it. Everyone was always better than me. I have always been into dark art and all the school projects were still life shite! [Laughs] Everyone thought I was really weird at school and I had no interest in gay school art projects. I remember drawing this picture of a graveyard and the shit I got for it was incredible. They suggested therapy and stuff. All it did was make me laugh and give me the passion to produce some really sick images. You can read the rest of the interview at www.rocknworld.com.CRADLE OF FILTH Guitarist Has A Passion For Producing 'Sick Images'
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August 26, 2013
1. My parents' dogs are actually models.
2. Savoring the last few weeks of summer with easy seasonal meals.
3. Tasting our wedding menu was undoubtedly the best part of the planning process so far!
4. We shot a wedding over the weekend with the cutest DIY touches, including his and her decorated longboards.
5. This beautiful mirror from Pier 1 was given to me as a gift and I've been spending the last couple of days deciding on the perfect spot for it (also looking back to this post for inspiration).
6. Steve catching the same Bride and Groom in action on a trampoline. So adorable.
7. My go-to breakfast as of late - lots of fresh berries and Greek yogurt.
8. Co-workers and I at Early Bird- an awesome new coffee shop on Queen West! Syphon drip anyone?
9. We finally bought a desktop, which makes editing photos and videos so luxurious compared to the laptop.
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Cute pics! Love the shot of the bride and groom on the trampoline. Congrats on the new desktop!
xo honestly, b.Very great photo collage. I've been wanting to do something like that, but I'm not sure how. Do you make that in Photoshop?
My two small dogs wouldn't ever pose like your parents' dogs. Talent!!
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DeleteI will have to see if I can figure out how to put some of my photos together in a cool way like that.
I use Photoshop all of the time at work, but don't have it on my laptop. I'll have to come in a bit early or people will wonder what I'm doing :P
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- Audi gets second-ever license from the state to test Audi piloted driving
- Audi piloted driving and parking technology will be a focus at 2013 CES
- Audi has been an autonomous driving pioneer through work by its Electronics Research Lab in Silicon Valley and Stanford University
The State of Nevada issued to Audi only the second license allowing the testing of autonomous vehicles on the state's public roads. This makes Audi the first automotive original equipment manufacturer to obtain this special permit. The first license went to technology giant Google.
Audi has been at the forefront of autonomous driving research. Among the early highlights was the 2010 achievement of the Autonomous Audi TTS Pikes Peak research car on the legendary Pikes Peak Hill Climb course in Colorado. That Audi research car, developed jointly by the Volkswagen Group Electronics Research Lab in Silicon Valley and Stanford University, autonomously completed the 156-turn, 12.42-mile Pikes Peak circuit in just 27 minutes.
Today, Audi defines autonomous driving capabilities in terms of piloted parking and piloted driving. The term "piloted" is used advisedly, as Audi envisions motorists enjoying the convenience of allowing the car to handle mundane stop-and-go driving conditions, for example, while still being able to take control of the car when needed. In this way, the technology is similar to auto-pilot systems found on jetliners. Likewise, autonomous, or piloted parking, would let future Audi models park safely without a driver at the wheel in tight parking spaces.
Audi will provide updates on strategies involving its Audi piloted driving and piloted parking technologies at the Audi booth during the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show Jan. 8-11, 2013.
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Here's some secruity news and computer bug problems from this week's BugBlog:
Not long after Microsoft announced they would not be releasing any scheduled security bulletins this month, the Danish security company Secunia released information on how hackers could spoof a web site, and the URL it displays in Microsoft Internet Explorer. This could be used to create fake e-commerce sites and get people to give credit card information. For now, read about it on ZD Net at http://zdnet.com.com/2100-1105_2-5119440.html, because there's no fix yet. (There is also some unconfirmed discussion that the favorite browser over at the BugBlog, Mozilla, may have some exposure to this same problem.)
Windows XP has a somewhat-useful Forgotten Password Wizard. Why only somewhat useful? If you are running Windows XP on a computer that doesn't have a floppy disk drive, when you run the wizard it will prompt you to insert a floppy disk into drive C. Since that's normally a hard drive, it might prove to be a little difficult. Microsoft has a hotfix for this, which will be in a future Windows XP service pack. If you think you need this feature (you don't have a floppy drive and you refuse to write down your passwords somewhere) you may want to contact Microsoft Technical Support and ask for the hotfix described in Knowledge Base article 830680. Note that you may be charged for this call.
This last one will normally only affect network administrators, but it is kind of funny: If you have an IBM-based Cisco Unity server, there may be an accidental lapse in security. It seems that these servers shipped with an unintended local user account with the name "bubba". If you have one of these servers and don't want "bubba" to come logging in unexpectedly, see the workaround instructions at http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sa-20031210-unity.shtml.
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Today, there is a continuing internationalization of the music as more tangibly advanced by musicians from all over the world getting together to solidify and advance the jazz tradition. KLAUS SUONSAARI learned from that tradition and eventually crossed the Atlantic to first study, and then become an active contributor to the music as a sideman and, now as a leader-composer-arranger. His story illustrates the power of jazz to reach out and capture one's heart and mind, no matter where the music is heard. Born in Helsinki, Finland on November 7, 1959, Klaus found himself part of a musical family. 'My mother played piano, my father sang in the choir and my sister was an excellent classical pianist and church organist, but none of them pursued music as a profession,' is the way he describes it. Klaus began classical piano lessons at age 6, switching to his main instrument at 14. 'There was always a lot of music at home,' he remembers. 'My parents had Sarah Vaughan, Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald records and I learned a lot of standards by listening to them.' In the summer of 1974, he attented the Helsinki Pop/Jazz Conservatory summer program and received his first formal lessons. He was also exposed to earlier drum masters such as Baby Dodds and Big Sid Catlett. 'The summer program was a great inspiration to me', he relates. 'I started checking out Kenny Clarke, Papa Jo Jones, Max Roach, Philly Joe Jones and Art Blakey in order to learn my instrument and tradition.' Today he still includes these artists as main influences: 'Kenny Clarke for his sound and conception; Max Roach for melody and for always playing the right thing at the right time; Philly Joe Jones for melody and hard swing: Art Blakey for feeling and conception.' In the fall of 1974, Suonsaari began studies in classical percussion at Lahti Conservatory and later at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York. He found studying tympani extremely beneficial for developing touch and sound on the drum set. 'I feel that the tone on the drums is even more important than technigue in establishing stylistic identity.' At age 16, he found himself working with a quintet called 'Blue Train' and gained a lot of solid playing experience with this group at the Pori International Jazz Festival and touring Finland. In 1978, 'Blue Train' was named Finland's Number One Jazz Group. After graduating from high school in 1979, Suonsaari enrolled at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston and, he studied privately with Joe Hunt and Alan Dawson, and immersed himself in the school's arranging and composing program. 'Composing and arranging helped me to be more musical and think about the drums more compositionally.' His talents were recognized when he received The Buddy Rich and The Quincy Jones Masters Awards. Suonsaari, who has written music since 1982, likes to write for different size groups from small combos to symphony orchestras. In 1984, in memory of pianist Bill Evans, Klaus wrote 'Suite for Bill' for 27-piece orchestra featuring Niels Lan Doky. He feels his 'own compositions have a distinctive character and express a variety of moods.' This is graphically illustrated by his writing for his debut album Reflecting Times on the Storyville Records label. In 1992, The Artist Of The Year Award for excellence presented at the Pori International Jazz Festival, was given to drummer-composer Klaus Suonsaari who has made an international career on the New York jazz scene. He has toured the United States, Canada, France, Switzerland, Norway, Denmark, Finland, England and Scotland. Performances in these countries have included numerous radio and television appearances and major jazz festivals such as Montreux, Copenhagen, Pori, Montreux/Detroit, Lugano, Greenwich Village Jazz Festival, as well as some of the top jazz clubs in the world: Sweet Basil, Blue Note, Village Vanguard, Birdland, Village Gate and the Montmartre. Klaus has numerous recordings to his credit and the list of musicians he has played with is long and impressive. To mention a few: Bob Berg, Horace Parlan, Joe Lovano, Slide Hampton, Jerry Bergonzi, Niels-Henning 0rsted Pedersen, Junior Cook, Tom Harrell, Ray Drummond and Muhal Richard Abrams. 'Usually when we talk about a new drummer we talk about his 'style' or his 'sound', but when the drummer is someone with the range of Klaus Suonsaari we have to talk about his 'composer's voice' as well. As drummer and composer Klaus Suonsaari is a new 'voice' we are going to be hearing from.' -Ira Gitler Co-Author, Encyclopedia of Jazz ***************** Pianist, composer Frank Carlberg is a native of Helsinki, Finland. He has performed throughout Europe, North America and India and has appeared at numerous festivals, including Umbria, Pori, Montreal, SeaJazz, Fiesta, Yatra, What's Jazz? and SIGMA. He has recorded/performed with Kenny Wheeler, Steve Lacy, Bob Brookmeyer, John LaPorta and Al Grey among others. He has been a recipient of grants from Arts America, Meet The Composer, The Finnish Government, NEA etc. He has released five CDs as a leader and has appeared on numerous recordings as a sideman. Commissions include music for big band, orchestra, pieces for modern dance companies, smaller jazz groups etc. Frank has composed close to one hundred songs to texts by 20th century poets. His latest recording, In The Land Of Art, was released by Fresh Sound Records in 2003.


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Friday, August 2, 2013
The Sketchbook Project 2013 - beyond the front cover
Perhaps I am committing a blogging 'no-no' but whilst on holiday I had a distinct lack of access to any form of internet. A certain degree of disconnectedness is indeed a luxury, however, I am slightly perturbed as to the emptiness of the August folder on the Blogger sidebar. And so, I am travelling back through blogosphere time to deposit a few posts.
Front and Back covers
Amongst other things, I took my Sketchbook Project with me on holiday. I took it with me the last time I went away (see
) so it seemed apt, given the title, that it should come along for the ride again.
Inside cover and page 3
I decided to leave Cedric out of this one. Instead, the narrative centers on two people and the imaginary (or is it real?) journey that they take.
I wonder where they will go?
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