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From Design to Logistics
Luxottica's vertically integrated business model and geographically diversified manufacturing footprint have led to greater efficiency, flexibility and speed in product design, engineering, supply chain, manufacturing and logistics, while maintaining uncompromising quality.
Emphasis on product design and the continuous development of new styles are key to Luxottica's success. During 2014, Luxottica added approximately 1,900 new styles to its eyewear collections. Each style is typically produced in two sizes and five colors.
The design of the Group's products is the focal point where vision, technology and creativity converge.
Each frame expresses Luxottica's two core precepts: the use of innovative materials, technologies and processes, and unparalleled craftsmanship.
The design process begins with Luxottica's in-house designers who work in an environment that promotes innovation, originality and a creative process where eyewear is interpreted as art, as an object to put on display. They draw inspiration from both market trends and their own imagination and creativity. In addition, the design team works directly with the marketing and sales departments, which monitor the demand for current models, as well as general style trends in eyewear.
After the design process has been completed, the product development process is executed through engineering, planning, manufacturing and distribution of Luxottica's products.
The engineering process consists of the product development stages between style sketches and the manufactured final products. By using a launch calendar that focuses on customer and geographic demand, the engineering department has been able to decrease product development timelines in recent years.
The research and development efforts of Luxottica's engineering staff play a crucial role in the development process. Engineers are continuously looking for new materials, concepts and technology innovations to apply to products and processes in an effort to differentiate them in the eyewear market.
During the initial phase of the development process, the prototype makers transform designs into one-off pieces, crafted by hand with meticulous precision.
Once developed, they are passed on to the product department, which uses visual rendering and 3D software to analyze the necessary steps to bring the prototype to mass production.
At this point in the cycle, the mold workshop designs and assembles the equipment needed to make the components for the new model. The first samples are assembled and undergo a series of tests required by internal quality control procedures.
The next steps in the process involve the production and quality certification of sales samples of the new models. These samples are subjected to another sequence of tests to verify the quality of the engineering. The final step is the production of a preliminary batch using definitive tooling certified by an external standards organization. These samples are produced in a pilot facility that resembles the plant chosen to produce the final product for consumers.
In 2014, Luxottica's manufacturing facilities, located in Italy, China, India, the United States and Brazil, produced a combined total of approximately 83 million prescription frames and sunglasses.
Manufacturing footprint
Six manufacturing facilities are located in Italy, which is at the center of Luxottica's luxury eyewear production, combining the tradition of Italian craftsmanship with the speed and efficiency of modern automation. These factories represent 43% of global production output. Five facilities are located in Northeastern Italy, where most of the country's eyewear industry is based, and one is located near Turin. Over the years, the Group has consolidated its manufacturing processes and allocated specific production roles and technologies to each plant. This has enabled Luxottica to improve both the productivity and quality of its manufacturing operations.
The three manufacturing facilities in China and a small plant in India collectively represent another 43% of total production output. From 1998 to 2001, Luxottica operated the Dongguan plant in China's Guangdong province through a 50%-owned joint venture with a Japanese partner. In 2001, Luxottica acquired the remaining 50% interest in this Chinese manufacturer and in 2006, it increased its manufacturing capacity in China through the construction of a new manufacturing facility to produce both metal and plastic frames. With the opening of this new facility, the annual average daily production in China increased by approximately 80% from 2005 to 2006. In 2010, the facility started producing plastic sun lenses to be paired with frames manufactured in the same location. In 2013, Luxottica integrated into its manufacturing processes a newly developed state-of-the-art plant, partly dedicated to decorations, utilizing techniques adapted from other industries.
The Foothill Ranch facility in California manufactures high-performance sunglasses, prescription frames and lenses and assembles most of Oakley's eyewear products. Oakley apparel, footwear, watches and certain goggles are produced by third-party manufacturers.
The manufacturing facility in Campinas (Brazil), acquired in January 2012, produces both plastic and metal frames for the Brazilian market. In September 2012, Luxottica launched the first locally designed and produced Vogue Eyewear collection for this market. Between 2013 and 2014, the Company added the production of select Ray-Ban, Arnette and Oakley collections. In 2014, the Campinas plant produced approximately 50% of the eyewear sold by Luxottica in the Brazilian market.
Technology diversification
Over the years Luxottica has progressively diversified its technology mix from traditional metal, plastic injection and acetate slabs to include aluminum, wood, die casting, fabrics and the LiteForce material. This technology shift has reduced the weight of metal-based frames from 44% of total production output in 2010 to approximately 30% in 2014.
The manufacturing process for all frames begins with the creation of precision tooling and molds based on prototypes developed by in-house designers and engineering staff.
Metal frames
Luxottica's manufacturing process for metal frames has approximately 70 different phases, beginning with the production of basic components such as rims, temples and bridges, which are produced through a molding process. These components are then welded together to form frames over numerous stages of detailed assembly work. Once assembled, the metal frames are treated with various coatings to improve their resistance and finish, and then prepared for lens fitting and packaging.
Plastic frames
Plastic frames are manufactured using either a milling or an injection molding process. In the milling process, a computer-controlled machine carves frames from colored acetate slabs. This process produces rims, temples and bridges that are then assembled, finished and packaged. In the injection molding process, plastic resins are liquefied and injected into molds. The plastic parts are then assembled, coated, finished and packaged.
Luxottica invests in R&D to strengthen its manufacturing processes on an on-going basis. As a result, the Company continues to invest to increase its manufacturing capacity in Italy, China, the United States, Brazil and India, while benefiting from innovation and information technology enhancements. This commitment is expected to translate into increased efficiency and improved quality of the manufacturing processes.
The satisfaction of wholesale clients and retail consumers is one of Luxottica's primary and indispensable objectives.
Achieving this objective means continually improving the quality of every phase of the production and distribution cycles and this has been one of the drivers prompting the Group's full vertical integration. By increasing production capacity in both developed and emerging countries, the Company is pursuing a crucial goal: delivering the same "Made in Luxottica" quality everywhere in the world.
Wherever design and production of frames and sun lenses take place, a single quality system applies to every process involved, from product development to procurement, distribution, operational analysis and uniform and measurable performance management in the plants.
Most of the manufacturing equipment is specially designed and adapted for the Group's manufacturing processes. This facilitates a rapid response to customer demand and an adherence to strict quality control standards. Through on-going verification of precision and expertise in all the phases of production, Luxottica seeks to manufacture a product of the highest quality.
Quality and process control teams regularly inspect semi-finished products, verifying the feasibility of prototypes in the design phase, controlling standards in both the product development and production phases, subsequently checking for resistance to wear and tear and reviewing optical properties in relation to type of use. The manufacturing processes and materials used by primary suppliers are also controlled and certified.
Luxottica designs products to meet or exceed relevant industry standards for safety, performance and durability. Throughout the development process, eyewear products undergo extensive testing against standards established specifically for eyewear by ANSI (Z.80.3), ASTM, Standards Australia Limited (AS 1067) and EU (EN ISO 12312 and EN ISO 12870). These standards relate to product safety and performance and provide quantitative measures of optical quality, UV protection, light transmission and impact resistance.
To assure its quality standards worldwide and the right support for quality improvement, Luxottica has four main labs, one in Italy, one in China, one in the United States and one in Brazil. Each lab is responsible for establishing and maintaining the quality standards in the region where it is located and supports activities in engineering, production and market feedback management. All of these labs conduct the same tests using the same equipment and procedures which are developed and approved in the central Italian lab.
In 2014 Luxottica's Italian, Chinese and US manufacturing facilities were granted accreditation by the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) for performing ISO 8624 and ISO 12870 tests on eyewear.
The A2LA accreditation program provides formal recognition of the technical competence and quality management utilized in performing these specific tests.
Every year, Luxottica enhances the performance criteria used in its standard tests and introduces new requirements. As a result of the effectiveness of the quality control program, the return rate for defective merchandise manufactured by Luxottica has remained stable at approximately 1% in 2014.
The Group's distribution system is globally integrated and supplied by a centralized manufacturing programming platform. The network linking the logistics and sales centers to the production facilities in Italy, China, the United States and Brazil also provides daily monitoring of global sales performance and inventory levels so that manufacturing resources can be programmed and warehouse stocks re-allocated to meet local market demand. This integrated system serves both the retail and wholesale businesses and is one of the most efficient and advanced logistics system in the industry with 18 distribution centers worldwide, including 11 in the Americas, five in the Asia-Pacific region and two in Europe, which have allowed the Group to reduce worldwide logistic lead time year after year.
There are four main distribution centers (hubs) in strategic locations serving the Group's major markets: Sedico (Italy), Atlanta (US), Ontario (US) and Dongguan (China). They operate as centralized facilities thanks to a highly automated order management system, servicing other Group distribution centers or, in some markets, shipping products directly to customers, thereby further reducing delivery times and keeping stock levels low.
The Sedico hub was opened in 2001 and is one of the most technically advanced in the industry. In 2014, it managed approximately 20,000 orders per day, including eyeglasses and spare parts. Sedico ships approximately 210,000 units daily to customers in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, select US markets and to the Group's distribution centers in the rest of the world, where they are then shipped to local customers. In addition, Sedico manages customized services, such as Ray-Ban Remix, providing direct global deliveries.
The Dongguan hub was opened in 2006 and manages an average of 170,000 units per day. The growth in the Asia-Pacific region has made this hub a strategic part of the Group's distribution network.
Luxottica continues to invest in ways to improve services and increase capacity in order to create even greater efficiencies in the region.
The Atlanta facility, opened in 1996, has consolidated several North America-based facilities into a single state-of-the-art distribution center located close to one of the major airport hubs of the United States.
It serves both Luxottica's retail and wholesale businesses in the North American market. This facility has a highly advanced cross-belt sorting system that can move up to 150,000 units per day.
In 2013 the Group opened a distribution center in Jundiai, close to São Paulo, which offers targeted distribution services to customers.
Intellectual property is one of Luxottica's most important assets and is protected through the registration and enforcement of its trademarks and patents around the world.
The Group's commitment is demonstrated through the on-going results of its anti-counterfeiting activities and increased leveraging of its global organization.
Trademarks and products from market leaders are increasingly copied and the implementation of a strong global anti-counterfeiting program allows Luxottica to send a strong message both to infringers and to its authorized distribution network.
This program allows Luxottica, on the one hand, to exercise rights against retailers of counterfeit eyewear, wholesalers and manufacturers which supply them, and, on the other hand, to send a message to authorized distributors that the Group values its intellectual property and will work diligently to protect it. Through a strong investigative network, especially in China, the Company has been able to identify key sources of counterfeit goods, to assist local law enforcement in investigating these sources and, when applicable, to file legal actions against the counterfeiters.
Additionally, the Group continues to consolidate and strengthen its cooperation with customs organizations around the world, which helps to stop, seize and destroy hundreds of thousands of counterfeit goods each year. Luxottica is a member of the major global anticounterfeiting organizations, including the International AntiCounterfeiting Coalition (IACC), the International Trademark Association (INTA) and the Quality Brands Protection Committee (QBPC).
The Group dedicates considerable efforts to monitoring the trafficking of counterfeit goods through the internet, and works actively to remove counterfeit eyewear from certain popular online auction platforms and shut down the websites that violate its intellectual property rights, through the sale of counterfeit products or the unauthorized use of Luxottica's trademarks.


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Friday, April 24, 2015
Friday Q: Sardines, Marrow & Tastebuds
Instead, I enjoy baked bone marrow with garlic. Another new one for me is wild sardines (cold or cooked). Now I'm thinking of ways to incorporate both yummy treats into different meals.
How about you? Any new tastebud changes? Do you eat sardines? How about bone marrow with garlic?
Do tell. Do tell.
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Don't eat either. In fact, I've never heard of eating bone marrow.ReplyDelete
There are certain vegetables I used to despise, like mushrooms, that I enjoy now. I still say Brussels sprouts are disgusting though.
Neither of those delicacies tempt me. You can have my share!ReplyDelete
I do like sardines but have not had them in many years. Anchovies are also good, but I don't like to overpower a pizza with them.ReplyDelete
I generally and have always liked just about everything, except when I was pregnant. Ivy?ReplyDeleteReplies
When I was a kid, for lunch I would always want bologna and mustard. I haven't had that in years.ReplyDelete
I don't even know what bone marrows looks like, haven't seen that sold in store around here. Just the thought of it made me want to rinse my mouth... so NO never had, never will have bone marrow. It doesn't made me judge the one that like it, it made me question their childhood LOLReplyDelete
For sardine, I think it's fine... in the can!
Sardines are great.ReplyDelete
Mackerel is great - simply serve with a salad. Yummy !
How about cauliflower bagels they are good, you can check out the recipe here:
All the best Jan
No sardines for me. Yuch, but I'll take your share of vanilla ice coffee.ReplyDelete
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I've never tried sardines, but I like sushi.ReplyDelete
My brother ate sardines when he was a young child...about 5?
I should eat sardines because they are so very good for you but I hate them so much I actually feel like crying when I just open a can. I think they are probably the grossest food ever. That and black licorice.ReplyDelete
I love any fish and bone morrow is a huge treat. Love it.ReplyDelete
The one thing don't like any more is cinnamon. When the markets make the cinnamon buns with all the thick sugar topping on the smell make me gag. Once I eat it I am sorta ok but the smell is awful. Son has even cut in half the amount in his curry.
When I hit menopause this happened.
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I love salmon, but never liked tuna...and I used to like sardines but don't like them much at all anymore.ReplyDelete
I love sardines. My dad used to clean/prepare and marinate them in a vinegar/oil type setting. So delicious! He taught me the recipe before he died and I used to make it for my own family. Hubby LOVES it. It's been awhile and this reminds me that I should do it again.ReplyDelete


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F. Shawn Argue
President & Project Manager
• Bachelor of Engineering (2003)
• Professional Engineer Designation (Professional Engineers of Ontario)
• Gold Seal Certified (Canadian Construction Association) for Project Management
In 1995, Shawn began his career in the industry with Thomas Fuller Construction progressing from labourer, to Field Engineer, Assistant Superintendent, Project Coordinator, and finally, to Project Manager.
In 2006, Shawn became a partner in Baird Construction, and Argue Construction Ltd. was founded when Shawn's partner retired in 2010 and the company name was changed. Shawn became the President and sole owner.
Shawn is involved in the business community. He participated on the President's Advisory Council (PAC) for Robertson Building Systems and served as Chair for two terms; he is a past Vice-President of the General Contractors Association of Ottawa's Board of Directors and is currently on the board of the Carp Road BIA, as well as other local organizations.
Shawn is an active participant in various community groups including Carp Fair, Christie Lake Kids, CHEO and Children's Wish Foundation, to name a few. In 2015, Shawn was named to the 40 under 40 - an award from the Ottawa Business Journal celebrating 40 rising business stars in Ottawa under the age of 40.
Keith Riley
Chief Estimator & Project Manager
• Algonquin College of Applied Arts & Technology (1995)
• Over 25 years of experience with Argue Construction Ltd.
In 1991, Keith joined Argue Construction Ltd. as a carpenter and worked his way through to his current position as Chief Estimator and Project Manager (2001) -- illustrating his extensive knowledge of the various aspects of the construction process.
Keith has played an integral role in the successful and timely completion of a large number of commercial projects for the private sector, and all levels of government (including Defence Construction Canada, the Ontario Ministry of Housing, and various municipal corporations). In his current capacity as Chief Estimator and Project Manager, Keith brings a vast knowledge of the inner working associated with construction including the costs, subcontractors, and material suppliers.
Dave Weir
Project Manager & Health and Safety Manager
• Civil Engineering Technology (1995)
• Over 20 years of professional experience in numerous areas of construction
After graduating from the Civil Engineering Technology program at St. Lawrence College, Dave began his career at Thomas Fuller Construction
where he progressed from Field Engineer, to Site Superintendent, and finally, to Project Manager. Dave's progressive career provided him with extensive knowledge of the construction industry from various perspectives.
As Project Manager with Fuller, Dave played an integral role in numerous multi-million dollar commercial and institutional projects. Dave joined the Argue Construction Ltd. team in the spring of 2010 and since then, he has completed numerous projects throughout the Ottawa Valley.
Jill Grassie
General Accountant & Office Administrator
• Business Administration Diploma: Accounting (1981)
• Over 20 years of experience with office administration and general accounting
Jill started her career with the Baird family in 1999 as a General Accountant for Creative Bound Inc. After 4 years, Jill began to work for both Bruce Baird Construction Management Ltd and Creative Bound Inc. In 2007, she began to work full time for Argue Construction Ltd.
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Gerry Nault
Project Manager
• Construction Engineering Technology –Algonquin College – 1988
• Over 30 years experience in the construction industry
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As a Project Superintendent and Manager, Gerry has worked on several multi-million dollar commercial, residential and industrial projects throughout his career. Gerry joined the Argue Construction Ltd. team in October 2014.


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World Suicide Prevention Day - 10th September, 2007
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Australia Austria Canada Colombia Fiji Ghana Germany Hong Kong India Ireland Italy Malaysia Mexico New Zealand Norway Pakistan Puerto Rico Scotland Sri Lanka Sudan Switzerland Thailand United Kingdom USA
Australia: United Synergies Ltd & Stand By Response Service
This day is a well attended annual community event held to honour and remember those who have died by suicide and, importantly those who live beyond suicide - the survivors. The event features a welcome from Indigenous land owners,words and thoughts of be reaved people, a music presentation by the Head High Young People's Bereavement Support Group, the release of doves to symbolize those lost to suicide and a Flowers of Remembrance & Honour ceremony at the riverside. The day is attended by survivors, community representatives, emergency responders, political respresentatives and a large media contingent. The day serves to remind the community of the impact of suicide and to encourage support for suicide prevention and postvention as a preventiave measure.The event receives wide media coverage and concludes with a riverside picnic to promote the message that "You are Not Alone".
Austria: ÖGS (Austrian Society for Suicide Prevention)
The Austrian and the German Associations for Suicide Prevention and Colleagues from Switzerland together organize a conference on "The Suicidal Young Person" in Hall in Tyrol, Austria. Aspects of psychiatric comorbidity, addiction, psychosocial consequences of war and violence as well will be under cosideration. As a counterpoint workshops on special aspects, for example the suicidal eldery, will be held. The National Suicide Prevention Programs of the three countries will also be presented and discussed.
Austria: Medical University Vienna
Research results on the "Impact of Firearm Legislation Changes in the European Union on firearm suicide and homicide rates in Austria" will be presented to the european public. The Royal College of Psychiatrists will issue a press release on actual research findings from the British Journal of Psychiatry. This activity will be accompanied by a local presentation of these findings to the austrian media. Authors of the study, the suicidologists Elmar Etzersdorfer, Gernot Sonneck and Nestor D. Kapusta will provide information on suicide prevention strategies around the World Suicide Prevention Day 2007.
Austria: Medical University Vienna, Center for Public Health, Institute for Medical Psychology; University of Vienna, Institute for German Language and Literature and Department of Communication, Austrian Society for Suicide Prevention (ÖGS)
A three-day international and interdisciplinary symposium on Suicidality and Suicide in the Media will be held on the occasion of World Suicide Prevention Day 2007 in Vienna, Austria from September 27-29. The issue of suicidality demands a continuous historical reflection in order to reach an appropriate contemporary approach in scientific discourse, in suicide preventive activities and in everyday life. Psychological and medical concepts as well as research results of cultural studies and social sciences will be discussed during the symposium. Especially the current "common sense" of suicidality has a great impact on suicide preventive activities in the field of media-induced imitative effects of suicidal behaviour. For that reason, cultural studies, humanities and social sciences can give both important impulses for suicide preventive efforts in public health medicine. For further, detailed information, please visit our symposium homepage: www.vienna2007.info Knowledge from social sciences provide further important aspects concerning suicidality and suicide, as social conditions have often been found to be closely linked to suicidal behaviour and modifiy suicidality in individuals as well as in societies. www.vienna2007.info
Canada: L'Accalmie, accompagnement et hébergement
pour personnes suicidaires
À Trois-Rivières (Québec, Canada) se trouve l'Accalmie, une maison d'accompagnement et d'hébergement pour personnes suicidaires. À l'occasion de la Journée Mondiale de la Prévention du Suicide, l'Accalmie a diffusé un communiqué de presse visant à sensibiliser la population régionale à l'augmentation du nombre de suicide chez les personnes âgées de notre région. Les médias suivants ont publié ou diffusés des reportages à l'occasion de la JMPS. 7 septembre 2007, 106,9 FM, L'heure juste 8-9 septembre 2007, Le Nouvelliste, Suicide chez les 50 ans et plus : La région affiche un taux élevé 10 septembre 2007, Radio-Canada (Radio), Chez nous le matin 10 septembre 2007, Radio-Canada (Télévision), Le Téléjournal Mauricie
English version: For the International Suicide Prevention Day, L'Accalmie (temporary and transitory shelter for suicidal people located in Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada) reach the local media attention upon the rise of suicides among the elders. The following medias published or broadcast reports for the event. 7 septembre 2007, 106,9 FM (Radio), L'heure juste 8-9 septembre 2007, Le Nouvelliste, Suicide chez les 50 ans et plus : La région affiche un taux élevé 10 septembre 2007, Radio-Canada (Radio), Chez nous le matin 10 septembre 2007, Radio-Canada (Télévision), Le Téléjournal Mauricie
Canada: Grande Prairie, Alberta - Suicide Prevention Resource Centre
You are invited to a gathering at a local city park where the public can visit agency displays while enjoying BarBQued Elk Smokies. Opening ceremonies will include a welcome and prayer delivered by an Aboriginal Elder. A variety of Singers and Dancers representing different cultures will entertain us before our special guest Sheldon Elter performs a one man show. Activities and information will focus on Prevention, Resources available, encouraging asking for help, and replacing stigmas with knowledge, support and awareness. Draws for prizes will be made. On the following Satruday night, youth will gather for a Live Band Concert where information via a power point wall presentation naming community resources will play continuously, printed information, and Suicide Prevention Staff are available, and band members will share their dedication to Suicide Prevention by emphasising the message "you are not alone" and it's OK to ask for help.
Canada: Réseau de Prévention
Suicide des Bois-Francs inc., Quebéc
La région Centre-du-Québec lance une vaste campagne de sensibilisation sur la détresse psychologique sous-jascente au suicide chez les aînés. D'une durée de trois (3)ans, cette campagne comprendra une gamme d'activités (ex. brunchs de sensibilisation, pièce de théâtre, ateliers de formation pour réseaux de sentinelles, etc...) La programmation complète de cette campagne sera lancée le 10 septembre 2007 lors d'une conférence de presse nationale soulignant la Journée mondiale de la prévention du suicide. Au Québec, le taux de suicide chez les aînés a augmenté de plus de 80% entre 1977 et 1999.
Canada: The Support Network
We will walk from the Royal Glenora Club to the Legislative Grounds bearing banners that honor loved ones who have died by suicide and placards containing information on suicide awareness/prevention. The ceremony will culminate with a balloon release that symbolizes Lifting the Silence.
Conference : "LAS VOCES DEL SILENCIO , CONVERSACIONES ACERCA DEL SUICIDIO, UNA MIRADA DESDE LA BIOETICA" held at the EL BOSQUE UNIVERSITY, BOGOTA , COLOMBIA. A CONFERENCE ABOUT SUICIDE A BIOETHICS GLANCE FOR UNIVERSITIES STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY.
FIJI: National Committee on the Prevention of Suicide
Suicide awareness campaign, public meetings, exhibition, mass media presentation, interviews, presentation of new strategies or plans. A March with high school bands through Lautoka City, followed by activities at a Park. Teh activities include booth dispalys, awareness training programs on suicide prevention and handing out of IEC material. A keynote address will also be delivered by the WHO reprsentative in the Pacific. Stakholders, including NGOs, government ministeries, school children, some personnel from the police force and Fiji Army. T-shirts will also be presented to all marchers.
Ghana: Network For Anti-Suicide And Crisis InterventIon
We are planning Open Lecture about the need to incorporate suicide prevention into normal activities ministries, departments and agencies as well as faith-based organizations, etc. Ministries of Health and Education are the targeted Ministries. There will also be Suicide awareness campaign walk about the high level of stigma attached to suicide and seeking mental health in Ghana. Mass interview will be held.
Germany: ISPG (Institut fuer Studien zur Psychischen Gesundheit)
Suicide awareness campaign, fund raising, mass media presentation, interviews, presentation of new research results, presentation of new strategies or plans, open lectures.
Open evening lecture at the Volkshochschule Saarbrücken-Stadt (Schlossplatz) starting at 18:00. Presentation of new research results on the epidemiology of suicide and kick-off for a new prevention inititative. Fund raising for this initiative.
Hong Kong: The Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong
Under the main theme "Preventing Suicide Across the Lifespan" this year, The Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong will organize "Care for Neighbors" Awards Presentation cum Variety Show in the Shek Mun Campus of Hong Kong Baptist University on 9 September. In 2007, SBHKs volunteers visit various people in need to provide emotional support and call forth in the community the message of loving ones life and caring for neighbors. Both volunteers and services recipients are invited to join this Awards Presentation and involved in stage performance to celebrate the spirit of mutual aid and support. Understanding leads to new hope, caring leads to new choice. Lets bring out in full the benevolence in human nature and love each other.
India: Osmania Medical College Doctors' Forum
Suicide awareness campaign - Open lectures
Osmania Medical College Doctors' Forum - a body of doctors of the institute concerned with health and development - will hold an open session on World Suicide Prevention Day -10th September 2007. Dr.K.Suresh, President, Osmania Medical College Doctors' Forum will address a media conference along with Dr. Madhusudan Joshi, Psychiatrist and Dr. R. Sudha, Coordinator on 5th September 2007 at Hyderabad, India.
India: Sneha
Suicide awareness campaign - Open lectures
Sneha is organising a mini marathon which will take place on 9th September 2007 at Besant Nagar. This is to help create awareness in that area and also to help raise some funds for our center.
Ireland. Regional Suicide Resource Office, Health Service Executive South
The Regional Suicide Resource Office of the HSE South has developed a series of information leaflets on self-harm. These are targeted at both young people, their parents, guardians and others who may come into contact with people who self-harm. Supporting these leaflest we have developed two awareness training programmes, one runs for three hours and the other is a full day programme. Both these initiatives shall be launched in our region on 10 September 2007 World Suicide Prevention Day.
Ireland: Suicide or Survive
8th of September - You are welcome to join us for a special event which focuses on suicide prevention. Our building will be used creatively to tell the story. Time 3pm to 6pm Venue The Willow Counselling and Training Centre, 2 Main Street Arklow Co. Wicklow. RSVP by Monday 15th August. firstname.lastname@example.com. 10th of September - SOS invites you to a Service which takes place at 8.30 pm on Monday September 10th at St. Anne's Church, Shankill, Co. Dublin. This will be a service of reflection, through music and shared experiences, inviting people to come together to remember those who died through suicide and those who are left behind. For further information contact Kathleen at email@example.com www.suicideorsurvive.ie
Italy: Telefono Amico Italia
Telefono Amico Italia is the Italian charity that provides since 1967 - through its 25 associated centres - emotional support for people experiencing distress or despair, including those which could lead to uicide, and it is also a member of IFOTES International Federation of Telephone Emergency Services since its foundation in 1967. On the occasion of World Suicide Prevention Day 2007, Telefono Amico Italia will launch an awareness campaign on the importance of non judgemental and empathic listening as a key factor for emotional health, distress and suicide prevention. The campaign will be conducted mainly through the charity press office and its website, in order to gain media and public attention on the subject. A particular emphasis will be put on the relationship with the radio, as a media traditionally sensitive to the listening theme. The charity will provide data and information on emotional distress and suicide, and its representatives and volunteers, as well as specialists on emotional health and suicide prevention, will be available for interviews.
Malaysia: Befrienders Penang
Suicide awareness campaign, public meetings, open lectures. Befrienders Penang is organizing a Forum entitled 'Preventing Suicide across the Lifespan'. This forum was organized in conjuction with the World Suicide Prevention Day which falls on 9 September 2007. Link to details.
Mexico: Sociedad Hidalguense de Salud Mental. Universidad Autonoma del Estado de Hidalgo. Mexico
En conjunto con estudiantes del ultimo semestre de la carrera de Medicina de la Universidad Autonoma del Estado de Hidalgo, presentar Foros y conferencias encaminadas a la prevención del suicidio. por medio de carteles, conferencias, aplicacion de escalas de detección de riesgo suicida. Con el objetivo de sensibilizar a la población en general al respécto de este grave problema de salud publica. Soy Médico Piquiatra, miembro de la Asociación Psiquiatrica Méxicana y de la federación Mexicana de Sociedades Prosalud Mental. Actualmente laboro como profesor investigador de la Escuela de Medicina de la Universidad Autonoma del Estado de Hidalgo, México y soy catedratica de Psiquiatria y de Psicologia Médica. En el estado de Hidalgo, México aun existen mitos y estigmas al respecto de la Salud Mental.Propongo que el medico egresado de esta Universidad, este bien capacitado para enfrentar esta problematica entre la población. Al igual que el año pasado , espero su respuesta y me pongo a asus ordenes para que el 10 de Septiembre de 2007 no pase desapercibido. Muchas Gracias por responder este correo.
New Zealand: University of Otago
Chris Griffiths and Di Noone from Student Health Services and Nandika Currey from the Injury Prevention Research Unit organized their team of peer educators to distribute generic and custom-made flyers on campus in Dunedin. The generic flyers were from sources such as the NZ Mental Health Foundation and the Ministry of Health. The custom-made flyers were produced from sources such as the Ministry of Healths Depression Initiative (www.depression.org.nz) and the Canterbury Suicide Project (http://www.chmeds.ac.nz/research/suicide/index.htm). These flyers were developed specifically for University students and offered practical advice on what students could do to help themselves and others suffering from depression and/or suicide. The flyers also included a list of current telephone or the internet support services applicable to Dunedin students. Posters and flyers were also put up in the Residential Colleges. Dr Shyamala Nada-Raja from the Injury Prevention Research Unit gave lectures to first year Health Science students on preventing self harm and suicidal behavior, including an overview of an online self-help intervention trial at the University of Otago to reduce depression and related problems (www.otago.ac.nz/rid). Associate Professor Annette Beautrais (Principal Investigator of the Canterbury Suicide Project) and Dr Shyamala Nada-Raja published press releases on local and international suicide prevention research (http://www.otago.ac.nz/news/news/2007/10-09-07_press_release.html), and the online self-help intervention trial to reduce depression (http://www.otago.ac.nz/news/news/2007/09-09-07_press_release.html) on the University of Otago homepage. The press releases were widely distributed via print, television, radio, and internet media to the wider communities in New Zealand.
New Zealand: Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki
Creative Pathway: Providing paving chalks and a space where students and staff of the WITT tertiary campus can create an art-work, express words to acknowledge the loss associated with people who have been touched by suicide. Also having a display of information on the Yellow Ribbon campaign - suicide prevention group for people wot access information as required.
Norway: LEVE - The Norwegian Organization for Suicide Survivors
An open national conference in Bergen on the WSPD (10th of September), under the title "Suicide Prevention Across the Lifespan".
Other activities in 18 other places in Norway. www.leve.no
Pakistan: Psychiatry department, Karachi Medical & Dental College, Karachi
God willing we are planning open lectures , a media round table discussion on spirtuality and suicide, a presentation for general practioners, primary care physicians and specialist physicians with specific attention to rational use of anti depressant medication in children and adolescents. We are developing brochures of information on suicide facts and myths.We are planning schools tecahers awareness screening programs.
Pakistan: Psychiatry department, Karachi Medical & Dental College, Karachi
God willing we are planning open lectures , a media round table discussion on spirtuality and suicide, a presentation for general practioners, primary care physicians and specialist physicians with specific attention to rational use of anti depressant medication in children and adolescents. We are developing brochures of information on suicide facts and myths.We are planning schools tecahers awareness screening programs.
Puerto Rico: Comision Para la Prevencion del Suicidio
Conversatorio " Suicidio: Perspectivas de Los Lideres Religiosos y su Compromiso de Ayuda ". Diálogo con seis líderes católicos, protestantes, musulmanes, judíos,espiritistas racionalistas quienes exponen su visión del suicidio y la ayuda que ofrecen sus organizaciones a la persona en riesgo y a su familia. Un total de 700 personas asistirá a este evento en Guaynabo,Puerto Rico.
Scotland: Choose Life
A whole host of events and activities will be taking place across Scotland to mark World Suicide Prevention Day and Suicide Prevention Week in Scotland (10-16th September). Suicide Prevention Week in Scotland is co-ordinated by Choose Life, the Scottish Government's strategy and action plan to prevent suicides in Scotland. The theme for the week in Scotland is talking and listening can save lives. On Monday 10th September, The Minister for Public Health, Shona Robison and Craig and Charlie Reid of the well known Scottish band "The Proclaimers" launched a bold artwork that aims to bring suicide firmly into the open and highlight that "talking and listening can save lives." Featuring the faces of nearly 500 people from all over Scotland the large scale 20 x 10 feet collage spells out the word SUICIDE, and carries the message "Talk, Listen. Save Lives" The sea of faces includes people from all walks of life, as well as The Proclaimers, radio presenters, the First Minister, Deputy First Minister, Minister for Public Health and other politicians and celebrities, who have all pledged to talk more openly about their feelings and make time to listen to others. The artwork sends out a clear message of hope, demonstrating that Scots are uniting in their support of suicide prevention. People around Scotland will be able to see the artwork this week as the collage tours the country on a travelling billboard, driving home the message that talking and listening can save lives. The collage will then return to Artworks, a community arts project based in Glasgow for people from homeless or disadvantaged backgrounds, where it was created and where additional photographs will be added as they arrive. This is being followed by various events and activities around the country, from film previews highlighting the issues of mental health and suicide, creative art workshops, remembrance services, talent shows celebrating reasons to live, as well as SuicideTALK and ASIST workshops to a diverse range of people. Choose Life has also developed a resource called "The Art of Conversation" which provides useful facts and myths about suicide, information on how to spot the signs as well as top tips on how to listen effectively and strike up difficult conversations. For more information visit: www.chooselife.net/spw
Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka Sumithrayo
Public meetings : with CBOs like YMCA, YMBA and SOS Village. Raising Awareness and giving then questiome. Create an open forum to discuss myths and myth conceptions related to suicidal behaviour. How to identify High risk groups. Preventive measures etc. Mass media presentation, interviews : Through Electronic media - A live programme with a moderator asking questions with regard to Suicide and Suicide Prevention. Wasanthe Kotuwella answers. Since it is a live programme, viewers too have the opprtunity to ask questions. We encourage viewers to participate.
Sudan: Ministry of Health
Public meetings - Open lectures - Suicide awareness campaign - Mass media presentation, interviews proposal for a research (Reasons and psychosocial stressors in attempted suicide in SUDAN)
Switzerland: Stop Suicide
We'll start the campaign in august 25th with a marathon where children will be running against the suicide. The campaing will last four week during wich we'll have a lot of small proximity actions using film projections, plays, lectures, conférences and such to open debates and discutions on the suicide probleme. We'll concentrate however on the youth suicide prevention by promoting discution particularly in the schools, youth centers and community centres. On the 10th of september, we'll have a press conference and and a convivial picknick in a parc in the middle of Geneva. During these four weeks, we'll also have a billposting campaign on the wrong ideas people tend to have about suicide. For more information please see: www.10septembre.ch
Thailand: Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University
Prof. Pichet Udomratn, President of the Psychiatric Association of Thailand (PAT) has initiated the PAT Project for WSPD. On 7th September 2007, PAT in collaboration with the Thai Department of Mental Health, Ministry of Public Health and Rajavithi Hospital will organise a public meeting including lectures on the "Current Suicide Situation in Thailand", "Suicide Survivors", and a seminar in which both suicide survivors and psychiatric patients who have previously attempted suicide will discuss with the audience their own experiences. Pamphlets on depressive disorders and suicide prevention strategies will be delivered to audiences. The Media are also invited to attend this public meeting. We hope that this activity will draw the publics attention to the issue of suicide prevention and also the WSPD. We also expect that the Media will report on this activity to reach the whole of the nation on 10th September, 2007.
United Kingdom: Samaritans of Walsall & District
Fund Raising: Sponsored swim by one of our supporters, taking place at a local leisure centre. Miles Swims a Mile to Support Samaritans...
USA: Active Minds at CSU, Colorado State University
An email message was sent out to the Colorado State University Active Minds at CSU list serve. The message alerted members to the World Suicide Prevention Day today and gave them a mnemonic device for recognizing the warning signs to suicide, taken from the American Association of Suicidology. We have a meeting tonight and will observe 3 minutes of silence for the loved ones who have died by suicide and their survivors.
USA: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Out of the Darkness Walk to support AFSP and to raise awareness and for healing of survivors - September 30th, 2007. Westport, CT
USA: Fresno Survivors of Suicide Loss
Fun Run/Walk Suicide Awareness Event:
This is a non-competitive fun run/walk event titled: Spirit of Hope, Spirit of Healing...One day at a time. It is a walk for suicide awareness. Proceeds benefit Fresno Survivors of Suicide Loss a 22-year non-profit organization providing survivor support and suicide prevention education in Central California, Fresno County, California. For more info about Fresno SOS, visit www.fresnosos.org


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Well, sometimes I want to do it because I am stressed and tired and then I feel that I need to own that. To not take it out on some innocent person who happen to push my buttons.
But sometimes I can't be bothered checking in and being mindful of what is going on within me. And then I might tell people to...well...be quiet. Or go away. When in reality it might have been better to take a deep breath.
It is like I expect myself to be some kind of Buddha.
But then again, I know I am very aware of when people act out from a place of stress, sadness or confusion. So obviously I want to be as aware of my own actions.
And yet, I can get so tired with myself for trying so hard.
Finally I have also started to learn how to stand up for myself and speak my mind. Yes, a looong time after normal people learn how to do that.
Inviting Kali into my life is also a big deal. She does not mess around. I wrote a blog post about Her about a week ago.
And a lot of anger comes through that as well. Of finally speaking out. Of saying that I don´t tolerate all the shit.
Not saying that I am very good at it yet, but at least I am trying.
Practice anger.
Practice mindfulness.
Practice being mindfully angry.
Life sure is exciting.


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In the summer the outdoors comes alive in Cornwall. Not just with wildlife, tourists and seasonal surfers, but also theatre, out in the elements no matter the weather. The Miracle Theatre are just one of a handful of these companies roving the Cornish countryside – but they're our favourite.
We've been to see them for the past six years, at a variety of locations, from gardens of stately homes through to a tyre amphitheater and the ancient prayer pit of Perran Round, just up the road from us. And we've seen their own very personal take on lots of classics, including Frankenstein, Tartuffe, Sherlock Holmes, Waiting for Godot and The Importance of Being Earnest.
A thoroughly middle class affair, it's all deckchairs, blankets and booze infused picnics, in some of the most beautiful locations in the south west. And of course there's lots of laughs, helped on by the usual appearance of Ben Dyson in a dress.
This year they're celebrating their 35th year and as the party piece are taking on Shakespeare's classic, The Tempest. And as their flyer says,
"With the original text respectfully shaken and stirred…"
We're looking forward to it – just need to read the original first.
They'll be playing in great outdoor locations all over the south west, from St. Just all the way to Wiltshire. Go see them, it'll make you're day.
For more info: http://www.miracletheatre.co.uk/shows/the-tempest/


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Storm Clouds Pendant - Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall
*Design 1 is sold out*
I let these adorable howlite cloud cabochons tell me what they wanted to become. They begged for raindrops, so I stamped them, and while doing that, I remembered I had tiny brass lightning bolts! I then decided that something should hang beneath...something like a puddle. So I searched through my stone stash, and the clear faceted crystal quartz cabs were the obvious choice! But what message stamped beneath? I then remembered a line from a poem I had read, but couldn't remember who wrote it or what it was called.
Into each life some rain must fall.
I googled the line, and discovered that it was from an 1842 Longfellow poem called "The Rainy Day", but it was also the title and line from a song sung by Ella Fitzgerald and the Inkspots back in 1944. I think it's a wonderful line, and a good motto to live life by.
Of course, apropo to that motto, the cloud cabochon on one of the pendants cracked just as I popped it in to its bezel. (Design 2) It's secured, and isn't going anywhere, but it was like....well, damn of course this would happen! So, that is why one necklace is discounted significantly! I think the wearer might take solace in knowing that as true as those words are, she wears with pride the mutuality of the statement for everyone, including the artist who created the jewelry!
The entire pendant is fabricated and cut from sterling silver sheet. There are 2 layers of sheet under each stone. Designs around the bezels and under the quartz are hand stamped. The lightning bolt on the front and the raindrop on the back are brass. All components have been sawed out by hand, soldered, filed, buffed, oxidized, tumbled and polished. A lot of work lovingly goes in to each piece!
The pendant is suspended from an 18" oxidized sterling silver rolo chain, and finished with a lobster clasp closure.


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I remember I would see on instagram or hear people calling themselves, wanting, claiming, inspiring to to be the proverbs 31 woman. Up until this point I had never really read it, I knew bits and bobs of it, but it annoyed me so much that I didn't feel the need to subject myself to such torture. I didn't know why people wanted to be her so badly.
Bible or not, no one was about to tell me what kind of woman I need to be and besides, we know the bible was written by man, although God inspired, I was certain this portion came from their own crazy ideas.
I think my problem with the Proverbs 31 woman was her perfection. Her perfection irritated me. I didn't want to be her. I didn't desire to be her. I made it a point to dismiss any man who ever sought out the Proverbs 31 woman. I can say, I have not met any yet. Thank God. All jokes aside, I didn't really care for this woman.
Proverbs 31 is a chapter in the bible I avoid just like the book of Revelation. They are both scary. But a few weeks ago, I stumbled upon Proverbs 31 and directly went to the part where the "good wife" is described. I was going to read it and make my arguments about it and blog about it. Haha. But there I was, reading these verses, and I kept thinking to myself this isn't about perfection or about a woman DOING IT ALL, but it's about wisdom. It is located in the book of wisdom, as proverbs is described to be, after all. So, although it is geared towards the "good wife" it is for ALL OF US. For everyone. It is a way of living and being the best that we can be.
So I've broken it down to make more sense of it and make it easily digestible for the feminist or the modern woman, whatever you call yourself. I'm using the pronoun SHE but I am convinced it is meant for both man and woman. Bible scholars leave me alone.
- She is trustworthy
- She isn't spiteful
- She is generous
- She is resourceful
- She uses her time wisely
- She is productive
- She is not lazy
- She knows her worth
- She is well-rounded
- She is helpful
- She is compassionate
- She prepares
- She takes care of herself
- She knows how to make profit
- She doesn't worry
- She is a leader!- She keeps an eye on everyone in her household and keeps therm all busy and productive
- She is appreciated
- She is God fearing
Do you know about the Proverbs 31 woman? What do you think about her?


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Out of the cage: Alex Riley on being in 'survival mode'
In the first installment of this in-depth interview with Alex Riley, A-Ry opened up about defying expectations en route to finally making it back into the ring. In part two of WWE.com's exclusive interview, the former analyst speaks on the emotions of his first match back, the #FreeRiley social media campaign and plenty more.
WWE.COM: Let's talk about your first match back, where you faced CJ Parker. Describe that experience.
ALEX RILEY: I have always respected CJ Parker and the work he has done in WWE. When I called his matches, I genuinely enjoyed his talent and the type of man he is outside of the ring. When I had the opportunity to face him the first night back, I was more than pleased. Coming through the curtain at Full Sail University was surreal. It was something I was told over and over that I would never do, so it was special to me in a lot of ways. In my mind I had never left, so I was prepared for the situation and thrilled to enjoy the ride.
Watch Alex Riley battle CJ Parker on NXT
WWE.COM: Following your return match on NXT, you got a little choked up. Can you explain what led to that moment?
RILEY: I certainly was not planning on getting emotional after the match was over. I am a professional wrestler and realize I am being paid to be cold and calculated, but I couldn't control myself. When the dust settled after Kevin Owens came out and I had realized what had just happened, I was too overwhelmed to hold it back. I had spent so many Monday nights walking the halls of WWE Headquarters in Stamford, Conn., thinking I would never step foot in a ring again. Walking by the posters of all the guys that would continue their wrestling careers, I can't put into words how painful that was. If you looked at it mathematically, I had zero chance of joining the men on the wall but for some reason, I just kept working out.
Relive the wild brawl between Kevin Owens and Alex Riley
I just kept showing up to the WWE Performance Center, even though I was told there was no room for me on the shows. People used to say, "Why are you beating yourself up for nothing? Why don't you just enjoy getting paid and having a job?" That blew my mind! I genuinely love to wrestle. I love being at practice, and I love the brutality and the contact. My job always has been to wake up and do everything I can to become WWE World Heavyweight Champion. Until that happens or my knees give out, that will always be my job, even if the company has me doing something else. When I had realized that all the work that I was doing for seemingly no reason finally made sense, and although the logical thing to do by anyone looking at the situation would be to quit and give in, on faith I didn't stop. I realized I had truly resurrected myself, and the emotion was too much for me to keep inside.
WWE.COM: You mentioned that you continually worked out during your time away from the ring and we clearly saw the results when you returned. What does your time in the gym mean to you?
WWE.COM: You received a lot of traction on social media from what's been called the #FreeRiley movement. How did that begin?
RILEY: #FreeRiley came from a WWE fan that had written a review of a match I had with Tyson Kidd in Fairfax, Va. He spoke about how good the match was and the potential I had in WWE. He suggested putting me back in the ring and hashtagged #FreeRiley. When I saw it, I loved it. I had been feeling somewhat bound to that desk but because of my desire to still wrestle, I ran with it.
WWE.COM: Prior to your two-year hiatus from the ring, you suffered a serious shoulder injury. Now that you are back, do you have any concerns in the back of your mind about getting hurt again?
RILEY: No. I signed up to get hurt. I signed up for physical contact. I enjoy it. The only thing that is more fun than hitting someone is getting hit. I have always enjoyed the brutal nature of this business. I joined the WWE to be a high-impact athlete. The world without things like that is very slow to me.
WWE.COM: Imagine we've never met. At his core, who is Alex Riley?
RILEY: I couldn't tell you exactly. The face I see in the mirror is not the man that looked back at me when I started in this business. It's strange sometimes when I feel like I am losing control and the barriers come crashing down. Three years ago, I was a kid that most of the time was scared and timid. That kid is now dead. He needed to go. He was not built to survive here. If I did not destroy him, I would not be doing this interview. I would be back selling medical devices to doctors and that was horrifying to me. I am truly fearless. I can say that with all honesty.
When you have things taken from you or you lose them for whatever reason — your identity included — it is very scary. When you're truly not happy with what you see in the mirror and you can't find a way out or a way to fix the problem, it creates a lot of anger. I don't know how I got set on this path or where it began, but the product of that road traveled is truly a caged animal. Somebody that thrives on anger, emotion and lives for one reason, and that is to protect what he loves at all costs. At this point in my career, I make no apologies; I will not be held responsible for my actions. I am in survival mode until the last of my days as a wrestler and anyone that tries to take what I love better be ready to be put in a life-or-death situation because that is what it means to Alex Riley.
WWE.COM: What's does your future hold?
RILEY: Rage.
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I went up to the beach today and gathered a whole bunch of wild mussels. I heard that there are times of the year when you're not supposed to eat them. Does anyone know if march is an ok time to eat mussels you find on the beach
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I am a Seattle Area Photographer and a single, stay at home mom to two wild, feral, nature loving toddlers.
I am most passionate about outdoor family photography, capturing emotions, fun and joy during our sessions, as well as in the wild.
I strive to show and capture movement and emotion in your photos. I lean more towards a lifestyle approach, playing games, running around, having you toss your youngest child in the air and enjoying our time together to distract you from hearing and noticing a camera in your face. My goal is to have a more relaxed feel, to let your kids explore their surroundings. To approach the session with a calm more laid back feel to it, so you're not stressed, and your family isn't either.
Bringing your child's favorite toy, a special blanket that your grandma quilted, or even turning our session into a short walk. However and whatever I can do to ensure that you're capturing real, candid life moments in a setting that suits your family best.
Have a favorite park?
Do you have a special secret spot on the beach?
Let's go.
And we can capture your family being who they are in a place where you feel the most comfortable.
I am always down for an adventure.
What I do.
For family photos, I take a lifestyle approach because that's what parenting is. Kids don't like to sit still, they want to run and play and jump and do what kids do. Kids are loud and fun and having them be that way during our session, helps to bring out who they really are. Rather than standing for photos in one place where everyone starts getting angry and frustrated, I like to move them and have you play. Being a parent is hard, fun and can be trying at times, so letting them be who they are for the session, will also show up in the photos.
For newborn sessions, I come to your home. Having a new baby is A LOT. Adjusting to a new routine and schedule is hard, and getting ready for a session with a newborn can be incredibly stressful. By me coming into your home, you're able to be in a comfortable place where if the baby has a blow out, or you have to pump or feed and haven't gotten it down yet…whatever the reason. It's much easier being in the comfort of your own home and capturing your new life adventure so you're able to relax and enjoy it.
Why photography?
I started my photography journey back in high school but had since taken a VERY long break due to life (cameras are expensive y'all, let's be real) and other careers.
I had found my passion again after my first child was born. Newborn photos were about the same price as a brand new camera, "I could totally do that" I thought, when looking at photos of perfect little newborn squishes posed so eloquently.
Boy, was I wrong
However, that didn't stop my pursuit for a passion and career that supports the three of us today.
How My "Adventure Photography" Journey Began
I had started taking photos of my son and I on our hiking adventures, along with photos of my friends when he was just 6 months old.
I found it exhilarating!!
I was taking photos of incredibly strong women, mothers. Who, yet utterly exhausted (me… that was me ), were brave and facing the day. Some who were faced with post partum depression, were still out hiking and immersing themselves and their children in nature.
But it wasn't only that.
It was capturing all of us learning to grasp and define our paths in becoming "mom".
We carried our children up mountains, through fields, forests and waterfalls all while laughing, crying, comforting and listening. I brought my camera along to capture these moments for myself and for my friends, to give them something to remember as we navigated our way through motherhood together.
It is there, in nature, where my creativity and passion started to take hold.
My Involvement in Non-Profit Organizations
Hike it baby had found me when I was just starting to get the hang of my camera.
They took me on as their first photographer, where I remained as their original and grew and worked incredibly hard for 3.5 years as a volunteer. From there, we moved from Oregon back to Washington and my involvement dwindled as more and more local photographers were able to provide them with the content they needed at an International level.
After my second was born, I resigned with Hike it Baby, and found Adventure Mamas Initiative where I was a PNW Regional coordinator for a year, and currently still one of their photographers when I am able. They're an incredible organization, dedicated to maternal health and wellness and are filled with just a bunch of badass women who I continue to look up to daily.
You will almost always find me outside, and with that comes a huge responsibility.
I am a major advocate for the Leave No Trace Principles, especially when it comes to wild flowers and preserving the areas where I photograph families.
Finding my passion for photography while meeting , hiking, exploring and spending time with new friends and their families in the outdoors has been an incredible and humbling journey.
I am honored you would consider me to photograph your family or your new life adventure, and I hope to see you on the trails!
Ashley Scheider
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Our suggestions for exploring the region
- With your family...Are you dreaming of a real family trip? We've come up with plenty of activities for young and old alike, and to suit all pockets! Treasure hunt, boat ride, picnic, tales and puppet shows, fairy cave, play areas, adventure park, etc. – all this and more is waiting for you right here in Lorraine Gaumaise.
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Countryside discovery centreEsplanade du Panorama, 1
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On the border of of the Ardennes and the Lorraine nestles a hidden gem, accessible to everyone: the Gaume region of the Lorraine. The Centre d'Interprétation du Paysage (Countryside discovery ...
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Stenay Beer MuseumRue du Moulin, 17
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The European beer museum, built into a former goods store in the 17th century Citadel, houses an extraordinary collection of over 30,000 items concerning all aspects of beer; from its production t...
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The museum Etienne LenoirGrand Place
It devotes to five famous people: Etienne Lenoir (born in 1822). He laid 80 patents which the famous air engine inflated by the combustion of the gas lighting lighted by the electricity. Michel Jus...
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Gaume region museumrue d?Arlon, 38-40
Site web : http://www.musees-gaumais.be
This local-history museum was founded in 1937 in a seventeenth-century convent, to which a modern wing has been added. Any visit to the Gaume region should start here, with an introduction to the many...
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Observatoire Centre ArdenneChemin de la Source 100
6840 - Grapfontaine
Site web : http://www.observatoirecentreardenne.be
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Countryside discovery centreEsplanade du Panorama, 1
Site web : http://www.cip-lorraine-gaumaise.com
On the border of of the Ardennes and the Lorraine nestles a hidden gem, accessible to everyone: the Gaume region of the Lorraine. The Centre d?Interprétation du Paysage (Countryside discovery centre) ...
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To Thomas Jefferson from William Short, 20 August 1793
From William Short
St. Ildefonso Aug. 20. 1793
This letter is merely to inclose you a copy of the convention between this country and England. For what reason I know not an uncommon degree of secrecy has been observed with respect to it, even since its being signed. And as yet very few persons even of the corps diplomatique have had a sight of it, or have even known with certainty, whether any such convention was really signed; although it has been suspected by most of them that something had been concluded on between the two countries.
Although it is probable it will be published in England and thus get to you sooner by that route still I have thought it proper by way of precaution to send you the copy which the departure of the post has barely allowed me time to take. I shall by the next post forward it to you by duplicate.
It would seem that the usual language of such pieces, had been abolished, as it was signed I believe only in Spanish and English. I have only seen it in the former. It was communicated to me as a mark of particular friendship and confidence, by a person whose name I am not at liberty to mention, and which of course would be useless. I have the honor to be most respectfully sir, your most obedient & most humble servt.
W Short
PrC (DLC: Short Papers); at head of text: "No. 127"; at foot of text: "The Secretary of State for the U.S. Philadelphia." Tr (DNA: RG 46, Senate Records, 3d Cong., 1st sess.). Tr (Lb in same, TR). Tr (Lb in DNA: RG 59, DD). Recorded in SJL as received 4 Nov. 1793. Enclosure: Convention of Aranjuez between Great Britain and Spain, 25 May 1793 (Tr in Lb in DNA: RG 59, DD, English translation; Tr in DNA: RG 46, Senate Records, 3d Cong., 1st sess.; printed in ASP description begins American State Papers: Documents, Legislative and Executive, of the Congress of the United States, Washington, D.C., Gales & Seaton, 1832–61, 38 vols. description ends , Foreign Relations, i, 277). Letter and enclosure enclosed in TJ to George Washington, 5 Nov. 1793.