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Ridgway advances to district title game with 57-40 win over Lions
CLARION – Ridgway is one win from a district championship. The Elkers' most familiar foe awaits them on Saturday. Ridgway advanced to the District 9 Class A boys basketball championship game against Johnsonburg with a 57-40 victory over Clarion-Limestone Wednesday night at Tippin Gym on the campus of Clarion University. The championship game is scheduled for around 8 p.m. Saturday night at Tippin Gym. Ridgway holds a 3-1 series advantage over the Rams this season. "The reason you're playing them five times is you're meeting them for championships," Ridgway coach Anthony Allegretto said. "(The) Elk County Championship, AML Championship and now the District 9 championship. We'll just keep battling, we both know each other. We know what we're going to do with each other. We'll hopefully get the lead at the right time and hope things work out."Allegretto said a goal at the start of the season was to play in Saturday's championship game. "That was a goal for this year, to get into this game and win it. Last year, we had a lot of wins but we didn't have any championships," Allegretto said. "We're hoping that we can come here and battle on Saturday and see where the chips fall." After boasting a 32-22 advantage at halftime, Ridgway put the game away in the third quarter with a 14-4 run. Josh Mitchell opened the game with a basket for the Elkers before R.J. Laugand and Tyler Stitt answered for the Lions to pull Clarion-Limestone within eight at 34-26. It would be the Lions' last field goal until the final moments of the quarter. Sam Roselli put back a missed shot for the Elkers which followed with two straight field goals from Eric Matheson to extend the lead to 40-26. Matheson led all scorers with 28 points. "Eric's a leader out there," Allegretto said. "I thought Jesse did a great job offensively and I thought Aaron Sorge did a great job defensively. I thought Sam Roselli came in, who hasn't really played a whole lot for us, but we needed the size there and I thought he went in and battled." Aaron Sorge, Mitchell and Jesse Reynolds added baskets to balloon the Elker lead to 46-26 near the end of the third quarter. A late trey from Clarion-Limestone pulled the Lions within 17 but it would be too little, too late as the Elkers would not be seriously threatened in the final eight minutes. Clarion-Limestone started well and scored six of the first eight points. Billy Kelley opened the scoring with a field goal at the 6:45 mark before Reynolds answered with a field goal of his own. Laugand added a field goal and senior forward Adam Mellott put back a missed shot to push Clarion-Limestone ahead 6-2. "All year long, we kind of have that feeling-out period where maybe we're losing 6-3, 6-4," Allegretto said. "All of a sudden, they figure out where we need to trap. They got a couple in the frontcourt against the sideline. We got the runouts and the easy layups. That picked up the energy and once we get going, it's really hard to stop. We had a nice little run there and we had another in the beginning of the third quarter." Matheson and Jordan Lundin sandwiched 3-pointers around a Tyler Stitt hoop for the Lions to tie the game at 8-all at the midway point of the first quarter. Ridgway then scored the next eight points. Reynolds drove down the open lane to put Ridgway ahead then Sorge set up Matheson with a crisp pass to extend the lead to four. Ridgway's defense then wreaked havoc as Matheson scored a layup on transition, then stole the ball in the backcourt and went in for an uncontested layup. Clarion-Limestone had 12 turnovers in the first half, Ridgway had six. "We want to play tough, full-court defense," Allegretto said. "We don't want you to set up because you're probably bigger than us. When we do get in the halfcourt, we're going to play hard-nosed on the ball, try to get some of the gaps, make you put on the floor. Where we've had the trouble is with the big guys rebounding or with some penetration. They did a great job with the full-court press. We were very patient in the half-court offense."The Lions recovered as Stitt would score a 3-point play and then added another hoop as Clarion-Limestone trailed 16-13 after the first quarter. Mellott would start the second quarter with a basket to crawl the Lions within one. Stitt and Mellott were Clarion-Limestone's two main forces inside which helped Clarion-Limestone to a 14-6 rebounding advantage in the first half. For the game, the Lions held a slim 23-21 advantage on the glass. "The first half we got beat pretty bad in the rebounding, the second half we held our own," Allegretto said. Ridgway then responded with a 10-3 run to push the lead into double digits. A Matheson trey and a Mitchell basket had the lead at six. After three points from the Lions, a Lundin 3-pointer and two more baskets from Matheson, including another defensive steal and score, had the Elkers up 28-18 with 2:34 left in the half. Stitt and Laugand would push the Lions within six before Reynolds and Matheson would answer before the half as Ridgway held a 32-22 lead at halftime. Reynolds complemented Matheson with 12 points. NOTES: Ridgway's last district championship was in 1991-1992 in Class AA as the Elkers won 59-48 over Keystone, that was also the last time the Elkers were in a district championship game. Johnsonburg last won the district championship in the 1982-1983 season with an 80-66 victory over Karns City. The Rams were in the district title game last in the 2008-2009 season with a 47-36 loss to Elk County Catholic.


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Same-sex marriage has become a near-certainty after legislation to allow it passed its first reading by a two-to-one margin. The size of the majority means the Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill is now expected to pass comfortably into law. Huge cheers from a full parliamentary chamber greeted the historic vote, in which 80 MPs favoured a law change and 40 opposed it.


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"Mom, I really like all those funny silly things you make."
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
The funny silly things I make
"Mom, I really like all those funny silly things you make."
8 comments:
- Lynz said...
Best. Cake. EVAH!!
You could've gone with Trixian Bubble Juice (my ST drink of choice) but it costs a fortune. At least, at Quark's it does.
- April 20, 2011 at 5:41 AM
- Jenny said...
Your father gave you a give with the gory being funny.
- April 20, 2011 at 6:07 AM
- felicity said...
The lunar massacre is made of win. I also love the pinata - Mom of the Year!!!
- April 20, 2011 at 9:27 AM
- Meg said...
That is awesome, Jenn! You must totally be the coolest mom on the block! Lucky kiddo!
- April 20, 2011 at 10:32 AM
- pinkbrain said...
Love the blob pops and the cake massacre. My favourite part is the dude getting his head bitten off while he drives. I like your sense of humour!
- April 20, 2011 at 11:40 AM
- Rachel Hauser said...
You are the best mom! Gosh, I need to get into "playing" like this with/for my kids. I liked the lolli-blobs too. Seems like a good theme actually - mistakes totally worked in your favor!
My favorite part of your post: "Especially with my crap-food-starved kids who only drink water. This was like nectar of the gods to them. Ha ha."
Yes, that is so true! I love how they just die when we let them experience some of these intense (fake) foods. It's all about the novelty!
- April 20, 2011 at 11:46 AM
- Jenn Grigoryev (jenn of all trades) said...
Thanks all you guys--it's nice to know I am not alone with the sick sense of humor.
And I don't know about being a cool mom, but we certainly have fun when I'm allowed to unleash last minute messed-up ideas.
- April 20, 2011 at 12:02 PM
- Five Arts said...
you're an insane party planner, Jenn. I hope I can be half as creative as you when I have kids.
- April 24, 2011 at 12:29 PM


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Angie Curtis, event coordinator for the North Dakota Winter Show, said Thursday two winners are selected during the North Star Classic Show in December, and winners are inducted Saturday, March 8, during the North Dakota Winter Show.
More in Friday's issue of the Times-Record.


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'Carrie' Remake Bloodies Up New York Comic-Con
Wouldn't it have been cool if someone doused Chloe Moretz in pig's blood, and out of rage she sent objects flying throughout the room and the IGN Theater erupted in pure chaos? Sadly there's no firsthand account of Carrie's rage to report from New York Comic-Con, but Moretz, Julianne Moore, producer Kevin Misher and director Kimberly Peirce did offer up a sense of what we can expect from the highly anticipated remake.
With roots in the Stephen King novel, Carrie features Moretz as the title character, a teenager with an overbearing mother (Moore) and abusive peers who loses it, unleashing the wrath of her telekinetic powers on the town.
The Big Highlights
-- The teaser (online this week) is short and sweet, but has a nice energy and eeriness to it. The environment, effects and camera movement hint at the modernization of the material and a potentially flashier shooting style. Too short to confirm the remake is going to be worthwhile, but it at least puts it on the right track.
-- Peirce's movie sticks closely to Stephen King's novel, not Brian De Palma's movie. For example, just like in the book, the destruction is much more widespread, whereas in the 1976 film it's sequestered to the high school.
-- Blood isn't merely blood in Carrie. There is so much blood in this movie, it had to be categorized by type – wet blood, fire blood, dry blood, etc. Peirce estimates that there were about 50 blood dumps and for all they had to consider how many gallons, what the consistency should be and from what angle the blood should be dumped. Between tests and filming, they used about 1,000 gallons of blood.
-- Expect a more thorough explanation of Margaret's past and how she came to adopt her extreme ideals. As per the book, Moore explains Margaret moved away from her family, joined a religious sect, formed her own religious sect, her husband died, she looked at her unborn child as a cancer and then delivered the baby alone. She's got good reason to have serious issues, huh?
-- The film should feature a good deal of stunts for Moore and Moretz, Moore noting that it was important to her to make Moretz feel safe, as they do push it pretty far as far as the stunts are concerned.
-- Peirce did consult with De Palma, but only when she first started working on Carrie.
-- Stephen King is generally hands-off when it comes to the adaptation of his work.
-- Moore notes that the biggest difference between Sissy Spacek as Carrie and Moretz as Carrie is that Spacek was 26 when she brought the character to life. Moretz is an actual teenager.
-- At the start of filming, Peirce wanted 15-year-old Moretz to play older when portraying Carrie who's supposed to be 17, 18. When they hit the middle of filming, Peirce gave Moretz the opposite direction, asking her to play younger. Moretz and Peirce agree that this was due to Moretz's transformation as an actress during filming.
-- Big changes will come courtesy of technological advancements, and, according to Peirce, this is what should allow the two films to exist as two successful, equal and great things.
-- There's a dangerous through line involving a girl using social media.
-- Peirce calls the mother-daughter relationship "profound" and "the heart and soul of our entire story."
-- Carrie is a dark, morbid horror movie, but will also be funny.
-- Carrie will be rated R.
-- The large majority of Q&A participants reference Kick-Ass, so regardless of whether or not Carrie is a hit, Moretz will forever be known as Hit Girl.
-- Call (207) 404-2604 to get a taste of what life is like at home with Carrie Margaret.
The Footage
The folks in the IGN Theater were fortunate to be the first to catch Carrie's very first teaser trailer. Not all that much to describe in the way of footage, but the piece did feature a sprawling shot of an entire town being burned to the ground. Yes, an entire town, not just a high school. The viewpoint moves down the fiery street while an eerie lone-female-sung tune gives way to dialogue playing in the background offering up various quotes, including, "This was always such a peaceful town," and, "She wasn't some monster, she was just a girl." Finally we land on a very bloody Carrie, standing right smack in the middle of the destruction.
Best Quotes
-- "I just got used to going home every night covered in blood." – Chloe Moretz
-- "The more connected you are as people, the further you can go as actors." – Julianne Moore
-- "No pigs were harmed in the making of this movie." – Kevin Misher
Carrie hits theaters on March 15, 2013.
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In this lesson, students participate in a skit presenting a mock-up of a planetary surface rover they designed. Students will be able to: demonstrate their knowledge of Mars and rovers by presenting their team skit; present their rover, its... (View More) requirements and features to the class; answer questions asked by the class based on research conducted during the unit; incorporate feedback from others and ideas from other presentations into student work. The lesson plan has a number of appendices, including: standards alignment, essential question, and exit ticket. This is Lesson 15 of the elementary school version of the 6-week Mars Rover Celebration curriculum. (View Less)
In this lesson, students will design a planetary surface rover to conduct a planetary surface investigation. It uses the 5E learning cycle and is designed around an essential question: How will creating a prototype of your rover help you prepare for... (View More) the Mars Rover Celebration? The lesson objectives are to: learn about scientific careers to gain a better understanding of a sampling of careers that have contributed to designing and developing Curiosity; draw a detailed, final-design sketch/diagram of the rover that will be built; identify missions, requirements and features of the rover using labels and captions when necessary. A number of appendices are provided, including standards alignment. This is Lesson 12 of the elementary school version of the 6-week Mars Rover Celebration curriculum. (View Less)
This is a lesson about the size and scale of planets in the solar system. Learners will kinesthetically model the order of the planets outward from the sun. Then they will use a string and beads to create a model to represent the relative distances... (View More) between the planets. Finally they will explore another model (using a beach ball for the sun) to discuss relative size of the planets to the sun. The lesson uses the 5E instructional model and includes teacher training, pacing guides, essential questions, a black-line master science notebook, a student presentation booklet, supplemental materials, and vocabulary for both students and teachers. This is lesson 1 of the Mars Rover Celebration Unit, a six week long curriculum. (View Less)
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This is an activity about the size and scale of the Sun, Earth and Moon. Learners will collectively paint and label a model of the Sun and determine the comparative sizes of these three bodies. Learners can then complete a worksheet to further... (View More) explore the mathematical concepts of less than, greater than, and equal to. This activity will require various materials of specific measurements to ensure accuracy. This is Activity 3 of a larger resource entitled Eye on the Sky. (View Less)
In this multi-day activity, students use infrared and visible images of animals and sort them into broad categories based upon the learner's own reasoning and observations of the images. Further explorations reveal that warm and cold-blooded animals... (View More) can be identified and characterized using infrared images. The lesson features background information for the teacher, pre-requisite skills and knowledge for the student, a mini-exploration of Infrared Image Technology, multiple image sets, assessment information, student worksheets, extension and transfer activities, and additional resources. This is lesson 1 on the Infrared Zoo website. (View Less)
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This is a lesson about the requirements for life on another planet. Learners will grow organisms in one of 12 classroom environments and identify common requirements (such as water, nutrients, and energy). They will also design a mission to identify... (View More) habitable places by searching for water, nutrients, and energy. A math extension explores measuring calories. Includes background reading for teachers, student pages, reflection questions, and blackline masters. This is activity 2 of 5 in Astrobiology in your Classroom: Life on Earth..and Elsewhere? (View Less)
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This is a lesson about the characteristics necessary for life. Learners will identify the top candidates for life in the solar system by examining Habitability Cards, which discuss each planet and the six large moons in terms of water temperature,... (View More) atmosphere, energy, and nutrients. A math extension is provided on the Inverse Square Law. Includes background reading for teachers, student pages, reflection questions, and blackline masters. This is activity 3 of 5 in the educators guide, Astrobiology in your Classroom: Life on Earth..and Elsewhere? Note: See Related & Supplemental Resources (right side of this page) to download a separate PDF of the Habitability Cards used in this lesson. (View Less)
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Predicting Weather by Connecting the Basic Cloud Types with Information Collected from the Weather Station
In this activity, students are challenged to predict the next day's weather based on cloud observations, prevailing winds, and barometric measurements over a period of several days. The activity can be done as guided or open-ended inquiry and serves... (View More) as an authentic assessment to conclude a unit on weather. Resources needed to conduct this activity include weather instruments, some of which can be constructed from household materials. The resource includes background information, a pre-activity inquiry exploration for students, teaching tips and questions to guide student discussion. This is chapter 16 of Meteorology: An Educator's Resource for Inquiry-Based Learning for Grades 5-9. The guide includes a discussion of learning science, the use of inquiry in the classroom, instructions for making simple weather instruments, and more than 20 weather investigations ranging from teacher-centered to guided and open inquiry investigations. (View Less)
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As announced earlier, the workshop that we (my business partner Rahul Singh and I) organised on "Dead Simple SOA" took place yesterday (Saturday the 8th Dec), and here's what we learnt from it.
Fundamentally, the ideas we are trying to popularise are seen as useful and worth pursuing. That was a very welcome piece of validation. However, we do need to refine our message and target our audience better.
We got largely positive feedback from the two participants (the low registration rate is itself a symptom of poor messaging and targeting), but also some valuable feedback on how we could improve it.
1. There are two sets of messages in the workshop, and this dilutes its appeal. This is because the draft white paper on which the workshop is based ("Slicing the Gordian Knot of SOA Governance") itself deals with two separate (though related) themes.
One theme is "How to do SOA". This had a number of new and useful ideas that the participants commented favourably on.
The other theme is about "How to do SOA Governance and Management". While the ideas behind this were also appreciated, here's what seemed to be lacking:
a. This topic is of interest to a different group of people, - perhaps managers and enterprise architects, whereas "How to do SOA" is of interest to solution architects, designers and perhaps even developers.
b. There is likely to be unease over the fact that my method challenges the accepted industry view of SOA Governance as a technology-related practice, which creates dissonance and may make people reluctant to pay for a "heterodox" course. If I want my approach of governing the entire enterprise through dependency-oriented thinking to be adopted, I should rename it to something else rather than try and redefine the term "SOA Governance". That train has left the station.
I seem to have a choice here. In the candid words of one of the participants, I have to "choose whether I want to be a philosopher or to build a business". Because if I want to build a business, his suggestion was to quietly align with the industry model instead of trying to challenge it, and then make money by offering to train people in the "universally accepted way". [I do think I can carve out a niche by being different without aligning submissively with conventional thinking, but there is a point here. A "flanking" strategy of coining a new term may work better than a "head-on" strategy of challenging a widely-held set of views.]
2. We need to improve our marketing, both in reach and in targeting. I don't know if we managed to reach most of our target audience with news of the workshop, and whether they could identify themselves as the target based on the workshop brochure. We relied on our membership of various LinkedIn groups to reach the professionals we were connected to, and some of our friends helped out by relaying the message to their contacts, but I'm not sure what proportion of our target audience is reached in this way. Some more research and refinement is required here.
[Although we didn't get direct feedback on this aspect, I believe the price we are charging for a full-day workshop is reasonable ($450 plus 10% GST = $495, with an early-bird price of $400 plus GST = $440), and this includes morning and afternoon tea as well as lunch. The room and audio-visual equipment that we rented at the UTS Haymarket campus was OK, but not great. The air-conditioning couldn't be adjusted, and the data projector's screen obscured the fixed whiteboard, making it impossible to use both simultaneously. The catering was satisfactory in terms of quality but their commercial terms were somewhat unfavourable. We had to pay for a minimum of 10 people regardless, which was wasteful.]
Action items:
1. Over the next few days, I will split my draft white paper into two parts, one dealing with "How to do SOA", aimed at solution architects and designers, and the other dealing with "How to do SOA Governance and Management", aimed at enterprise architects and managers. In the latter, I will touch upon the differences between my approach and the industry definition of "SOA Governance", and use a different name for mine.
2. Future workshops will be better targeted. We will design our SOA workshops to focus on one or the other of the above topics, not both combined.
2. Future workshops will be better targeted. We will design our SOA workshops to focus on one or the other of the above topics, not both combined.
3. We will look for newer and better ways to communicate news of forthcoming workshops to industry professionals. Some brainstorming will happen in the weeks ahead.


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21 & Over trailer starring Justin Chon, Skylar Astin & Miles Teller
From the creators of The Hangover movies: Straight-A college student Jeff Chang (Justin Chon) has always done what's expected of him. But when his two best friends Casey (Skylar Astin) and Miller (Miles Teller) surprise him with a visit for his 21st birthday, he decides to do the unexpected for a change, even though his critical medical school interview is early the next morning. What was supposed to be one beer becomes one night of chaos, over indulgence and utter debauchery in this outrageous comedy.


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Mayor's Office
The Lincoln Arts Council (LAC) has announced the winners of the 2011 Mayor's Arts Awards, which will be presented the evening of Wednesday, June 8 at the Lied Center for Performing Arts. Mayor Chris Beutler and the LAC present the awards to formally recognize artistic contributions and achievements in the Lincoln area.
Reservations will be accepted at a later date. Event sponsors are Union Bank & Trust Company, Jerry and Annette Hall, Rena Kaplan, The Landing at Williamsburg and the Lincoln Community Foundation. Video sponsors are The Kinder Porter Scott Family Foundation and Liberty First Credit Union.
Mayor Beutler has chosen playwright Becky Boesen and her play "In My Daughter's Name" to receive the Mayor's Choice Award. The play, presented in October by the Angels Theatre Company, told the true story of a young woman who was abused and eventually murdered by her domestic partner.
"We can appreciate art for many reasons, including its intrinsic beauty, its interpretive or abstract nature or how it makes us feel, " Mayor Beutler said. "It is also important to recognize art like this play that sensitizes us to important social issues, creates awareness and encourages people to take action. 'In My Daughter's Name' created a community dialogue about the important issue of domestic violence."
The Mayor's Choice Award is sponsored by Cline, Williams, Wright, Johnson and Oldfather. Also being honored are the following individuals, organizations and projects:
Except for the Literary Heritage and Mayor's Choice awards, honorees are selected by a panel of arts professionals. This year's award is being created by Joe Ruffo, a Mayor's Arts Award winner in 2004 and a former President of the LAC.
The public is encouraged to submit names of members of the Lincoln arts community who have died since the last awards ceremony in June 2010 for memorial recognition at the awards event to email@example.com.
For more information, visit artscene.org.


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n. - In general, a rule of being or of conduct, established by an authority able to enforce its will; a controlling regulation; the mode or order according to which an agent or a power acts. 2
n. - In morals: The will of God as the rule for the disposition and conduct of all responsible beings toward him and toward each other; a rule of living, conformable to righteousness; the rule of action as obligatory on the conscience or moral nature. 2
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v. t. - Same as Lawe, v. t. 2
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Ingredients 1 cup olive oil 3 large onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 cups dry white wine 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 14 ounces canned whole tomatoes 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 cups chicken broth A pinch of chili flakes 1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped 4 tablespoons butter 1. Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil over medium heat, and season with salt and pepper. When the onions are yellow, not brown (15-20 minutes), add uncooked shrimp. Let it all simmer for about 5 minutes--the shrimp should be quite pink. Then add the wine. Simmer for another 5 minutes over medium heat. Remove shrimp from sauce with slotted spoon. 2. Stir the canned whole tomatoes and tomato paste into the liquid, and cook 5 minutes. Add chicken broth and chili flakes, and let simmer very slowly for about an hour, until the sauce is very thick and quite reduced. 3. When ready to serve, return the shrimp into the sauce; add chopped parsley and butter. As soon as the butter is melted, pour the sauce over pasta, rice, or whatever you like. (Serves 6) Photograph: Claire Thomas


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About Me
- Leslie:
- Delta, British Columbia, Canada
- I took very early retirement from teaching in '06 and did some traveling in Europe and the UK before settling down to do some private tutoring. As a voracious reader, I have many books waiting in line for me to read. Tell me I shouldn't read something, and I will. I'm a happy, optimistic person and I love to travel and through that believe that life can be a continuous learning experience. I'm looking forward to traveling more some day. I enjoy walking, cycling, water aerobics & and sports like tennis, volleyball, and fastpitch/baseball. I'm just getting into photography as a hobby and I'm enjoying learning all the bits and bobs of my digital camera. My family is everything to me and I'm delighted to be the mother of two girls and the Gramma of a boy and a girl. I may be a Gramma, but I'm at heart just a girl who wants to have fun.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
B is for BACKGROUND
The first thing to do is scan the background of your shot and check for colours and lines that might clash with your subject. Next, if your camera has the capability, throw the background out of focus by using depth of field. This is best done with a manual digital single lens reflex camera. Mine is not a manual, but I do have the capability of choosing some aperture settings. Also, you could either move the subject or move yourself to get a better angle (see previous post). One of the most effective ways to deal with background is to fill the frame with your subject. I love using my macro and super macro settings and will discuss this when it's M week. In addition, you could go out to take photos with your own background. For example, take coloured sheets of card stock with you or a variety of coloured fabrics to act as background. Finally, there are lots of different photo editing software available. I use Photoshop Elements and really enjoy fooling around with its capabilities. Not that I do all these things every time, but I can sharpen the focus, adjust the contrast, lighten or darken shadows, and play with colours by changing the hue, temperature, and saturation of a photo. Also, I can crop and resize the image.
In the following photo, I took a shot from the boat as we were cruising past Steveston Village. I recognized the location as one where L and I frequently go and sit in our sun chairs to relax, read and watch the boats go by. Pajos Restaurant is there, too, where we'll buy fish and chips to nibble during those long, lazy summer afternoons. Looking at it now, I see so much more than what I wanted to shoot. There is not only the tree, beside which we sit just above the rocks, and the restaurant, but also in the shot there are cars, a condo, telephone poles, the mountains, and an airplane taking off. I never noticed these things at the time.
In this next shot, I had quickly pulled over to the side of the road because the field was so bright and beautiful. However, I was worried about all the cars passing and took a quick shot, not taking into account anything except the little girl dragging her pumpkin away. You will notice (and I think this is a bit amusing) two men standing around chatting with cameras around their necks, one lady walking away, and another little girl lagging behind her. Also, if you look beyond the field, you will see a bit of the city past the treeline and mountains in the far distance. I actually like this because you are able to see just how close my neighbourhood is to Vancouver. We live in a semi-rural area, but with city conveniences near at hand.
I took this shot over 5 years ago when I was travelling in Sicily. We were at the Valley of the Temples where you'll find the remains of eight Greek temples. I took several shots of this particular one (the Temple of Castor and Pollux) and finally got up as close as I could to block out the background of the city of Agrigento behind. However, I do like this shot as it shows the incongruity of the ancient ruins and the modern city so near to each other.
And one more shot, this time of me standing in front of a sign in Cardiff that reads, "Wales The Happy Country." It was pouring rain and my friend said to go stand by the sign and he'd take my photo. Now when I look at it, I see the dragon (symbol of Wales) plus the shop windows that we didn't stop to look at while there. Next time I'm in Cardiff, I will try to find that shop again and go in to look around. In this case, I'm glad the background is there, even if it hadn't originally meant to be.
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32 comments:
- Kay L. Davies said...
This is one of the main differences between a snapshot and a photograph, isn't it? Click-click-clicking can preserve memories of a holiday, but will seldom produce photos worth reproducing.
Very interesting post for the letter B, Leslie.
- Sun Jan 22, 04:48:00 pm
- nancygrayce said...
My husband just asked me today wen I was going to sign up for a photography class. Soon, honey, soon! You're doing great at your photos!
- Sun Jan 22, 09:10:00 pm
- Jane and Chris said...
I'll never make a photgrapher!
Jane x
- Tue Jan 24, 08:39:00 am
- Meryl said...
I love the pumpkin patch photo! I love the colors and composition. HEy you can use it next week too!
- Tue Jan 24, 08:44:00 am
- Carver said...
Great look back at your photography. I love the pumpkin patch shot as well as the others. Carver, ABC Wednesday team member
- Tue Jan 24, 09:07:00 am
- Roger Owen Green said...
You are the BEST at improving yourself.
ROG, ABC Wednesday team
- Tue Jan 24, 10:01:00 am
- photowannabe said...
Leslie, you are so right about the background making or breaking a photo.
I have seen so many people taking a picture right in front of a garbage can or something that detracts from the main subject. What they will have is a snapshot not a photograph.
I like your theme for ABC Wednesday. Its going to be fun.
( I have to admit that I miss your wonderful poems from last time though.)
- Tue Jan 24, 10:22:00 am
- jill said...
Lovely photos Leslie.Love Jill xx
- Tue Jan 24, 10:51:00 am
- Reader Wil said...
Important post for would- be photographers who are still struggling with the basic rules. I like your photos.
Thank you for your comment and how you got your name. Leslie is a great name. Have a great week!
Wil,ABC Wednesday team.
- Tue Jan 24, 11:23:00 am
- Tina´s PicStory said...
great B shots :)
- Tue Jan 24, 11:43:00 am
- Mrs.D said...
wow! great composition!
- Tue Jan 24, 12:02:00 pm
- Dhemz said...
I love the photos...very colorful! thanks for sharing!
- Tue Jan 24, 12:02:00 pm
- Lisa said...
It sounds like you are learning a lot about photography. Good for you! It's a fantastic hobby and can consume entire days if you're not careful! :-) Love the vibrant color of the punkin' patch shot! The Valley of the Temples is a wonderful shot.
- Tue Jan 24, 12:04:00 pm
- Gigi Ann said...
I like the action filled first photo. Maybe some would think it to busy, but for some reason it caught my eye. Airplane taking off, people milling around and visiting, Love it.
Thanks for the visit today.
- Tue Jan 24, 12:23:00 pm
- Paula Scott said...
Here, here to our bold buccaneer! And, yes I agree-paying attention to the background makes for a world of a difference!
- Tue Jan 24, 12:25:00 pm
- Gemma Wiseman said...
Gorgeous photo of your smiling face in front of the colourful shop! The rain pours and still you smile! Brilliant! And love the ongoing highlight of "b" words throughout your post! Well done!
- Tue Jan 24, 12:49:00 pm
- Carol said...
This is good info and photos. Love the pumpkin patch and the shot of you smiling in the rain is lovely.
- Tue Jan 24, 02:47:00 pm
- Starnitesky said...
You are right about taking notice of the background before taking the photo, sometimes for fun I get my son to stand so that a lampost is coming out of his head! A classic mistake easily made.
- Tue Jan 24, 03:02:00 pm
- Joy said...
I like the mountains in the background of the first shot. A field of pumpkins is a photographers joy no wonder they are gathering. Wonderful colour.
- Tue Jan 24, 03:05:00 pm
- aka Penelope said...
That last photo of you under an umbrella beside the "happy" sign is a perfect serendipitous moment in photography. Usually the unexpected things seen in pictures are poles sticking out of people's heads, etc. Great post about a topic that involves every blogger here.
- Tue Jan 24, 03:06:00 pm
- say cheese said...
nice photos with great memories! thanks for the visit.
- Tue Jan 24, 03:08:00 pm
- chubskulit said...
I am grateful that you are sharing tips about photography Leslie. I too, love taking photos as a hobby, wish I could take lessons for it someday.
Rose, ABC Wednesday Team
- Tue Jan 24, 04:27:00 pm
- Gayle said...
I always realize how to take a better picture AFTER I've taken the shot. Love the pumpking pic!
- Tue Jan 24, 04:55:00 pm
- Luna Miranda said...
thanks for the photography tips. most of the time, i just point and shoot. but over time, i learned a thing or two from fellow bloggers/photo enthusiasts.
- Tue Jan 24, 11:38:00 pm
- Annie said...
Thank you for this very informative and helpful post. I will remember this the next time I'm out pointing and shooting!
- Wed Jan 25, 05:58:00 am
- Vicki said...
Your words are very true ... as we start perfecting our photography, we tend to look more at what we are trying to capture in that photo.
I can look at photo's on my camera and know that someone else has taken them just by the background.
Your photos are wonderful! You may have been focused on a single object, but you are also showing the life that goes on around.
- Wed Jan 25, 09:06:00 am
- Gattina said...
I also see a big difference between the pictures I took 6 years ago when I started with photography and now !
ABC Team
- Wed Jan 25, 12:06:00 pm
- Lochinver Daily Photo said...
Very useful advice.
- Wed Jan 25, 02:37:00 pm
- Wanda said...
Thank you so much for all the excellent information on background and photos. That Pumpkin Patch shot is a winner!!
- Wed Jan 25, 06:31:00 pm
- Tumblewords: said...
A very useful post, to be sure!
- Wed Jan 25, 08:23:00 pm
- Andy said...
Hello Leslie.
Give me a camera & I haven't got a clue. If I do manage to take a shot, you can guarantee it's either blurry or someone's head has been cut off! Now put a pen in my hand & that's an entirely different matter. As a poet, I see beauty where others might see none. Beauty is all around...we just have to open our eyes a little wider to see it.
Wonderful post & great photos.
Thanks for sharing & visiting.
Breath Of My Poems
- Fri Jan 27, 08:44:00 pm
- Welshcakes Limoncello said...
How lovely to come to your blog and see a photo of my favourite city, Agrigento and one of my home town, Cardiff!
- Sun Jan 29, 12:41:00 pm


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Two players wrote with a concern about a possible conflict between the stated minimum version of this quiz (10.2) and the parameter list in the calls to UTL_FILE.FCOPY. Here's one of the comments:
Both of the players indicated that they had ignored what they saw as a problem, and answered it "based on what I think the intention was."
Good move, players! Because in fact there is no difference between the parameter lists of FCOPY in 10.2 and 11.2. The only difference is in the documentation.
In the 10.2 doc, FCOPY is described as:
UTL_FILE.FCOPY ( location IN VARCHAR2, filename IN VARCHAR2, dest_dir IN VARCHAR2, dest_file IN VARCHAR2, start_line IN PLS_INTEGER DEFAULT 1, end_line IN PLS_INTEGER DEFAULT NULL);While in the 11.2 doc, FCOPY is documented as having the following parameter list:
UTL_FILE.FCOPY ( src_location IN VARCHAR2, src_filename IN VARCHAR2, dest_location IN VARCHAR2, dest_filename IN VARCHAR2, start_line IN BINARY_INTEGER DEFAULT 1, end_line IN BINARY_INTEGER DEFAULT NULL);But if you actually look at the UTL_FILE package specification in a 10.2 installation (which you can find in the ORACLE_HOME/Rdbms/Admin/utlfile.sql file), you will see that in fact even "way" back in 10.2, the parameter names matched those in 11.2.
Which just proves once again that you are always better off actually checking the code compiled into the database than relying on the (any) documentation!


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Who Should Be On The 'Independent' NSA Surveillance Review Board?
from the thinking-through-the-list deptWe've been pointing out that President Obama's "Surveillance Review Board" -- which is being put together to provide an "outside" review of the NSA's surveillance efforts -- doesn't inspire much confidence. All are barely "outsiders", having worked closely with President Obama in the past. There are no technologists on the panel at all. Beyond Peter Swire, it's not clear that any have that much experience or focus in civil liberties/4th Amendment issues. Oh, and it all "reports" to James Clapper, the Director of National Intelligence who runs these programs, and a confessed liar to Congress about them. It's the kind of board that you put together when you want to pretend there's been an outside review.
Given all of that, Gordon Mohr suggested via Twitter that we put together our own "shadow" board, comprised of members who we'd love to see on the board instead of who they currently have. Who would we want reviewing these things if there were to be a real "outside" and "independent" review of the NSA's surveillance efforts? This is not an easy list to put together, because there are so many folks who would be good. But I'll suggest a few here and would like to hear from others in the comments. We'll start with the first five (to match the same number on the official board), followed by some potential alternates.
- Ed Felten. This one is a no-brainer. The Princeton computer science and tech policy professor, and the director (and, I believe, founder) of Princeton's Center for Information Technology Policy (CITP). He has his feet firmly planted in both worlds, and a long history of doing security and privacy research (as well as a long history of not backing away from controversy to stand behind the results of his research). While he recently did a brief stint as the FTC's first CTO, he's still very much an outsider. Honestly, there's no reason he shouldn't be leading this review team.
- Bruce Schneier. Well-known and outspoken security guru. I've heard some folks in the security world grumble over the fact that he gets so much facetime when it comes to security issues compared to many other qualified security researchers, but he has a way of cutting through the crap and getting to the point in an easy and understandable way that few others possess. Furthermore, his special power is not being fooled by "security theater," but focusing in on not just what the actual risks are, but the actual probabilities associated with those risks. The least likely person to be subdued by "but everyone will die!" rhetoric that comes from defenders of these programs.
- Chris Soghoian. Another well-known security and privacy researcher, currently working for the ACLU (though also did a stint at the FTC). He's been focused on corporate "back doors" to government surveillance for ages.
- Dave Farber. Another engineering/CS professor with a very long and distinguished resume -- but who also has been deeply involved in a variety of public policy issues over the years, and tends to take a very careful, thoughtful approach to analyzing things. Over a decade ago, he was the CTO for the FCC for a brief period.
- Orin Kerr. Straddles the worlds of technology, law and law enforcement quite effectively. While the former prosecutor sometimes is a bit too quick to justify law enforcement actions, he does seem to approach these types of questions with a very careful and critical eye.
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Welcome to HATARI! in Tanzania – Karibu Sana!
A long cherished dream of Africa enthusiasts came true in September 2004: The former private homes of actor Hardy Krüger and his farm manager, Jim Mallory, are at the centre of an extremely comfortable new lodge located at the edge of Arusha National Park. Close to the setting of the legendary movie "HATARI!" and overlooking the world famous Mount Kilimanjaro and its neighboring dormant volcano, Mount Meru.
The Lodge is situated at the northern edge of Arusha National Park – the long forgotten secret – in the heart of Tanzania. The park measures approximately 552 square kilometres, combining within its boundaries the vast variety of many other parks in northern Tanzania: crater, lakes, savannah, plains and Africa's 4th highest mountain! Hatari Lodge, a 'luxury bush hotel', consists of three buildings beautifully situated in acacia woodland allowing breathtaking views of the Momella meadow, rich with wildlife and at a close distance the majestic Kilimanjaro. Hatari Lodge offers nine comfortably furnished rooms, each with an open fireplace and a spacious bathroom. Every room has been lovingly furnished and decorated in a modern retro style, paying tribute to the 60's and 70's – the era of 'Hatari'! For Jörg, Marlies and Donyo Gabriel it is a dream come true – or simply home! By combining their professional background and unique talents, the Gabriel's have diligently restored Hatari Lodge to its legendary glory. They have created a unique and sophisticated luxury lodge in which every room has been individually designed and furnished to reflect the distinct style and history of Hatari. In 2004, the Gabriel's opened the doors of Hatari Lodge, attracting visitors from around the world. Here they have combined the idyllic setting with the rich history of the place and their own ecological awareness to create a unique atmosphere that is sure to enthrall every safari enthusiast.
Please have a look at the overview of our different activities under setting & safari. Our special offers in celebration of the 50th anniversary of HATARI! the movie are all listed under rates & info > brochures / safaris.
In 2010 the second mainstay of the Gabriel's was established at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro: The Shu'mata-Camp. Easily accessible with the newly introduced flight by Coastal Aviation landing at West Kilimanjaro Airstrip only 45 mins drive from Shu'mata Camp as well as from Hatari Lodge.
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Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 223 diseños de 68 diseñadores freelance.
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Alabama Production Group formerly http://www.erwinbrothers.com is a production company with award-winning music videos and documentaries under our belt. Our clients include ESPN, Sony Entertainment, Warner Brothers Records, Atlantic Records and many more.
We are shifting our focus and expanding to include production management, production services, rentals and other offerings.
Go to http://www.erwinbrothers.com to see some of our recent work.
The reason for the name change is that the State of Alabama just passed a Film Tax Incentive package and so we are attempting to attract larger film companies to film here in the state but in order to get the rebates, they have to go through a local company. Thus the word "Alabama" in the name. We service more than just Alabama but this is our core base.
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We're more interested in icon based logos that present a professional image as opposed to "picture" logos.
We don't have a preference for colors but we do like blues and grays.
Feel free to be creative but we're looking for something simple and clean that can be established as a unique recognizable brand here in our area.
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The way Intel tells it, Ultrabooks have always been a budget proposition designed to reach as many buyers as possible. But you might not have noticed it from the first wave — a spendy batch of ultraportables which seemed to consistently carry quadruple-digit price tags. With its new Envy Ultrabooks, announced Wednesday, HP is targeting a fatter chunk of the market with both larger screens and lower prics, two factors that should hook mainstream consumers who found previous options too tiny or expensive for their tastes.
The new 14- and 15.6-inch Envy Ultrabooks retail at $800 and $750, respectively, which puts them squarely below even the cheapest first-gen Ultrabooks. Those sizes are no accident: HP's research shows that 15.6-inch notebooks are the most popular size in the U.S. and Europe, and 14-inch notebooks are the most popular in China, one of HP's growing markets.
While they use Intel Core series processors, take note that this is still Sandy Bridge hardware, not Ivy Bridge – one of a few possible concessions to reach these prices. Measuring "as thin as" 19.8mm and just under 4 pounds, they're also far from the lightest or thinnest Ultrabooks. Battery life remains a standard eight to nine hours.
When you first pop the 15.6-inch model open, you'll notice another hardware concession: Despite the larger size, both models still use 1366 x 768 resolution screens, which start to look course scaled up to these sizes. Less discerning customers who just want a larger screen that's easier on the eyes won't mind, but anyone looking for more pixels to throw windows around will be disappointed.
Build quality remains high thanks to a firm aluminum chassis without the excessive flex or loose springy hinges we've spotted in cheaper HP models like the DV series. The brushed-aluminum lid and deck won't win any awards for originality, but the metal feels nice and has the practical benefit of smudge resistance. In an intentional stylistic departure, these actually have "Hewlett Packard" stamped across the back in an almost automotive-like fashion, a cash-in on some of the historic credibility of the full name.
As on the Folio 13, the Envy Ultrabooks use square Chiclet-style keys, which feel soft and offer exceptionally quiet operation, even if they do sacrifice a bit of key travel to get there.
Unlike the flush touchpad on its Folio 13, the Envy Ultrabooks use a new touchpad design that puts it on a literal plateau, surrounded by a routed-out "moat" in the deck lid. The design provides more tactile feedback to indicate the edges of the pad, but the clicking motion still felt a little soggy to us. The gesture surface has a "spun" texture formed from concentric circles, giving it a ridged feel as you drag a finger across. We liked it, but it does tend to slow down fast motions, like flicking the cursor from one corner of the screen to another.
As the Beats branding would suggest, these Ultrabooks are packing a little more than the average laptop thanks to stereo speakers and a built-in "subwoofer." We weren't able to give it a fair shake at HP's conference, but if past experience is any indication, they should offer better sound quality even if they won't quite rock you out of the room.
While the Envy Ultrabooks aren't lighter, thinner or faster than anything we've seen before, the lower prices and larger size should go a long way in putting Ultrabooks into the hands of more than just the travelling elite. And that's music to Intel's ears.


text: German forces entered Warsaw in September 1939. The next month, they ordered the establishment of a Jewish council (Judenrat) in the city. They chose Adam Czerniakow, a member of Warsaw's old Jewish Community Council, to lead it. Here, for German newsreels, a German propaganda company stages a meeting between Czerniakow and petitioners from the ghetto. The Germans expected Czerniakow to implement German orders, including demands for forced labor and confiscations of Jewish-owned property. Czerniakow himself sought to ease the brutality of German measures, establishing food kitchens, workshops, and vocational schools. He constantly pleaded for better conditions. He committed suicide in July 1942 rather than comply with German demands that he help in the roundup of Jews destined for deportation.


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Was out practicing the temps before the tournament and turned one over into the flooded area to the right of hole 21, the last temp hole coming back towards the baseball field. It was a maroon/copper Westside Giant. Did not have my name on it yet. I went in there after the tournament to try and find it, but aside from several large carp and a few more colorful drivers (which were returned), I did not find anything else. Water was too murky to look for a darker disc like the Giant.I don't come down there too often. If someone finds it after the water receeds, I would like to get it back. I actually was really liking that disc.
Speaking of, Kester, I have one that was found there with your name on it.


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Seller Description: 2015 Ford Escape SE, Fuel Consumption: City: 22 mpg, Fuel Consumption: Highway: 29 mpg, Remote, digital keypad power door locks, Power windows, Cruise controls on steering wheel, Cruise control, 4-wheel ABS Brakes, Front Ventilated disc brakes, 1st and 2nd row curtain head airbags, Passenger Airbag, Side airbag, Rear spoiler: Lip, Wireless phone connectivity, Digital Audio Input, In-Dash single CD player, SYNC with MyFord, MP3 player, SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite Radio, Radio Data System, SiriusXM Satellite Radio(TM), Speed Sensitive Audio Volume Control, Total Number of Speakers: 6, Intercooled Turbo, Braking Assist, ABS and Driveline Traction Control, Stability controll with anti-roll, Privacy glass: Deep, Silver aluminum rims, Wheel Diameter: 17, Wheel Width: 7.5, Driver knee airbags, Front fog/driving lights, Urethane steering wheel trim, Metal-look shift knob trim, Metal-look dash trim, Metal-look door trim, Metal-look center console trim, Video Monitor Location: Front, Trip computer, External temperature display, Tachometer, Manufacturer's 0-60mph acceleration time (seconds): 8.8 s, Auxilliary transmission cooler, Power remote driver mirror adjustment, Power remote passenger mirror adjustment, Dual illuminated vanity mirrors, Compass, Audio controls on steering wheel, Front reading lights, Cloth seat upholstery, Bucket front seats, Split rear bench, Fold forward seatback rear seats, Rear seats center armrest, Tilt and telescopic steering wheel, Speed-proportional electric power steering, Suspension class: Regular, Interior air filtration, Manual front air conditioning, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, Cargo area light, Max cargo capacity: 68 cu.ft., Vehicle Emissions: ULEV II, Fuel Type: Regular unleaded, Fuel Capacity: 15.1 gal., Instrumentation: Low fuel level, Clock: In-radio display, Headlights off auto delay, Dusk sensing headlights, Coil front spring, Regular front stabilizer bar, Independent front suspension classification, Strut front suspension, Four-wheel Independent Suspension, Coil rear spring, Rear Stabilizer Bar: Regular, Equipment Group 200A, 6 Speakers, AM/FM radio: SiriusXM, CD player, Radio: AM/FM Single CD/MP3, SYNC Communications & Entertainment System, Air Conditioning, Rear window defroster, Power driver seat, Power steering, Remote keyless entry, Steering wheel mounted audio controls, Four wheel independent suspension, Speed-sensing steering, Traction control, 4-Wheel Disc Brakes, ABS brakes, Dual front impact airbags, Dual front side impact airbags, Front anti-roll bar, Knee airbag, Low tire pressure warning, Occupant sensing airbag, Overhead airbag, Rear anti-roll bar, Brake assist, Electronic Stability Control, Exterior Parking Camera Rear, Delay-off headlights, Front fog lights, Fully automatic headlights, Panic alarm, Speed control, Bumpers: body-color, Power door mirrors, Spoiler, Driver door bin, Driver vanity mirror, Illuminated entry, Outside temperature display, Overhead console, Passenger vanity mirror, Rear seat center armrest, Telescoping steering wheel, Tilt steering wheel, Cloth Buckets w/60/40 Split Rear Seat, Front Bucket Seats, Front Center Armrest, Split folding rear seat, Passenger door bin, Alloy wheels, Rear window wiper, Variably intermittent wipers, 3.51 Axle Ratio, Remote Start, 77,433 miles, VIN: 1FMCU9GX2FUB06200, $12,949
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Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) Chesapeake, Odenton, Md., recently celebrated the accomplishments of approximately 80 electrical apprenticeship graduates, top apprentices, instructors of the year, and much more. This year's graduation ceremony was hosted at the Marriott Inn & Conference Center (University of Maryland University College – UMUC) in Adelphi, Md., on Saturday, May 21 with more than 200 family, friends, distinguished guests, company representatives, sponsors, and staff to honor IEC Chesapeake's Class of 2011.
Jean Maisel of JDL Electric based in Baltimore, Md., and IEC Chesapeake Chapter president welcomed the graduates and guests, and then unveiled IEC Chesapeake's new logo that will supplement the traditional IEC National-based logo in an effort to enhance brand recognition throughout the Mid-Atlantic region that it serves. Next, Bob Mackey of Mackey Electrical Services took the stage as the Master of Ceremonies, introducing Mike Holt, founder and CEO of Mike Holt Enterprises based in Leesburg, Fla., as the guest speaker of the event. Following Holt's speech, Jim Deal, director of education for IEC Chesapeake, recognized the instructors in attendance for their commitment to training with the following teachers receiving the Instructor of the Year Award for the Maryland and Virginia locations respectively:
- Maryland — Kenn Fuqua (Year-3 Odenton)
- Virginia — Mike Shanahan (Year-2/-3 Chantilly)
- 1st Place — Charles Thomas
- 2nd Place — Andrew Cusick
- 3rd Place — Michael Newcomb
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A Chalmette man pleaded guilty on Sept. 26 to charges stemming from a hunting incident that occurred in Meraux in St. Bernard Parish.
Joshua D. Starr, 28, of Chalmette pleaded guilty to charges of negligent Injury and hunting deer during illegal hours in St. Bernard Parish Court.
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Division agents issued Starr those charges after investigating an unintentional shooting while Starr was deer hunting in the wooded area near Bourmouth Park on Jan. 4, 2013.
Starr thought he shot a deer after legal shooting hours. After approaching what he thought was his downed deer, Starr and a hunting partner realized that he incidentally shot a person. The shooter mistook the victim for a deer and hit him with his 12 gauge shotgun from 24 yards away hitting the victim in th lower abdomen and legs.
The victim was brought to University Hospital in New Orleans where he underwent surgery to address his injuries. The victim has made a near full recovery at the last point of contact with LDWF investigators.
Starr was sentenced to pay $1,000 plus court costs for the conviction of the two violations.
Agents involved in the case were Sgts. Tim Fox and Mike Garrity, and Lt. Jason Russo.
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Below you will find our Highscore Power-up and non Power-up walkthrough videos for Angry Birds Friends on Facebook Tournament Level #5 Week 111.
3-Star Walkthrough – Score: 92,530
Our non power-up strategy for this level is to send the Blue bird towards the glass block below the boulders. With some luck, those boulders should roll down, and clear all the pigs.
Power-up Walkthrough – Score: 100,170
Our power-up highscore strategy for this level uses the following Power-ups:
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Former owner of closed KFC stores alleges harassment, discrimination
BROOKVILLE — When the doors to the Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) restaurant in Punxsutawney closed in March, it signified only the beginning of numerous closings for a local franchise.
KFC restaurants in Brookville, DuBois and Clarion recently followed suit after several disputes between the stores' franchisee and KFC Corporate.
Ganesh Rao and his wife, Gita Rao, of Rao's Hospitality felt forced to close the stores, which number 14, after experiencing what he feels was "harassment and discrimination" from KFC Corporate.
Because of the closings, 239 jobs were lost.
"I received poor treatment from corporate," Ganesh Rao said. "There is no uniformity."
Rao and his wife formed the franchise in September 2006 and gained ownership of 14 restaurants in Pennsylvania and Ohio, including locations in Punxsutawney, Brookville, DuBois and Clarion.
Remodeling of some of the locations was set to be complete by June 2008, but due to a severe decline in the economy, KFC Corporate (KFCC) offered extensions for the remodels, Rao said.
Rao's Hospitality paid several thousand dollars for the Brookville and Clarion locations to receive an extension, but later learned that similar extensions had been granted to other franchisees at no cost.
"This is when they started the discrimination against us," Rao said. "It is all pick and choose. They are not supposed to charge us $10,000 for an extension."
According to Rao, in June 2009, KFC Corporate did not approve of his original remodel plans, and the company asked Rao to remodel under the "Vision" model guidelines.
Rao had to spend additional money for another architect.
The new plans were not approved until the end of September 2009, almost a month after the Sept. 1, 2009, due date.
Rao said plans were immediately submitted to the Brookville Borough Planning and Zoning Department.
But Dec. 24, 2009, Rao received a letter that said the Brookville store's franchise rights were terminated.
Rao said this was a "wrongful termination," because the new designs were not approved before the deadline, and appealed the actions in January 2010.
"They started a retaliation," Rao said.
Rao said KFC corporate gave no response to their appeals, and the company continued to send legal notices.
During this time, Rao's Hospitality Inc. fell behind on advertising fees for three months.
KFCC recognized the economic burden it had placed on its franchisees and initiated a financial aid plan; however, KFCC denied Rao's initial application, and another default notice was sent.
Rao said his wife timely cured the default, and checks were cashed immediately in order to maintain the franchise.
Despite their actions, KFCC "threatened" to stop sending supplies to the stores, Rao said. Under duress from the situation, and because of escalating legal fees, Gita Rao decided to sell the stores in November 2010.
"The Pennsylvania stores were the top performing stores," Ganesh Rao said. "There were a couple of restaurants that won best of best awards — outstanding customer service, cleanliness and inspections. These were stores that have been there for many, many years, carrying the legacy of KFC."
Rao's Hospitality tried to market the restaurants to three different brokerage companies and brought a couple of buyers to the table. But the sale was not approved by KFCC.
After one year, Rao's brought in Chapter 11 Bankruptcy protection and decided to close all of its branches, translating to a loss of 239 jobs.
Rao said his ordeal will not prevent him from creating more business opportunities for he and his wife in the future.
"We like Pennsylvania," Rao said. "Pennsylvania people are very honest. We will be looking forward in the future to get some business in Pennsylvania. The people are great in Pennsylvania, and it's easy to do business rather than struggling in other states."
Jefferson County Director of Economic Development Brad Lashinsky said it's difficult to see the elimination of more than 100 jobs in the area, but said the department is always looking for new businesses.
A Krispy Krunchy Chicken franchise has just moved into the Brookville, DuBois and Clarion locations that housed KFC.
Krispy Krunchy Chicken is a Louisiana-based fast-food chicken restaurant that has more than 600 locations in 25 states.
"It's always sad when you see a loss of jobs," Lashinsky said. "But the department's goal is to increase economic opportunities. Hopefully, we can get new businesses into the area for those who recently lost their employment positions."
Calls to KFC's corporate headquarters were not returned.


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As you well know by now, I've got to watch my blood sugar. I come from a long line of people with diabetes. I have to watch my blood sugar like a hawk. My numbers are kept super tight. A fasting of under 95 and under no circumstances am I allowed to let me sugars get above 120. And I've been taken off my medication, which I'm both THRILLED about and pissed about because it means an even STRICTER diet. If you know ANYTHING about diabetes, you know that this basically means I can eat air. And that's about it. If you aren't insulin resistant in any way and have perfectly working beta cells, you can probably pull off those numbers while eating a banana split everyday. Us beta-cell-handicapped cannot. I can't eat half a cup of plain yogurt with blueberries on top without spiking higher than that.
Finding things I can shove in my face that aren't cheese or meat has become increasingly difficult. So I was totally thrilled when I found this recipe buried in "never tried this" pile. I'm pretty sure I got this at my county fair a few years back. The extension office was giving away free recipe booklet things and I think I snagged this one up.
First ya take some sour cream
And add in some ranch dressing mix and some mayo. I used miracle whip for this cause I thought it might give it a little bit more zing.
Now chop up some broccoli
And some cauliflower
And throw them both in a large bowl. Now throw in some frozen peas, too.
Toss the veggies together a bit, add a couple of chopped green onions, and dump the sour cream mixture on top of it an mix the crap out of it.
Chill it in the fridge overnight to gather flavor and top with bacon bits before serving.
The verdict: It was pretty damn good.
Honestly, I would buck up the ranch a little bit next time just to give it more flavor and funny enough maybe try regular mayo. The miracle whip didn't really seem to add any zip to it.
But this is a good recipe for anybody really, especially if you are looking for a sort of primal or diabetic friendly recipe. Ok, yeah, it has mayo, which isn't "primal" but it's not the worst splurge ever. Tons of fiber, raw, pretty damn healthy!
Broccoli Cauliflower Pea Salad
1 bunch broccoli
1 bunch cauliflower
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 10 oz package frozen peas
1/2 cup sour cream
3/4 cup mayo
3 TB ranch dressing mix, dry
bacon bits
Chop broccoli and cauliflower into bite size pieces. Toss with green onions and peas.
In separate bowl, mix sour cream, mayo and dry dressing together. Add to the vegetables, stirring to coat.
Chill overnight.
Before serving, top with bacon bits.