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Hi I'm Dan. I'm a 25 year old wedding photographer in gorgeous Cornwall in the UK.
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I'm Frances, I'm a female wedding photographer based in South East London, although I love to travel further afield and abroad.
I work with my couples to help yo
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I was 14 when I knew I wanted to be a photographer, so I worked with local photographers & then did my 'apprenticeship' with fashion & advertising photographers in London. I shot a
I'm a former architectural photographer who has been primarily photographing weddings for the last 10 years.
I live in a tiny village in the Scottish Highlands, where several generations of my family lived before me. No kids but a great husband, a cool dog and four funny chickens.
I'm Eneka, a Buckinghamshire based wedding and portrait photographer, married and owner of a Bedlington Terrier called Scrum (we chose it whilst watching rugby).
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I'm a Thailand wedding photographer that specialises in photojournalism photography. I used to work as a secretary for over 5 years. Photography was my inspiration and one day it
I live in the little town of Wokingham with my beautiful wife Zoe. I love to cook, drink red wine and feel at home when in the sea. I am a natural light documentary-style wedding p
I'm an Italian photographer currently living in London: I truly love this city and I feel very lucky to call it home. I think I can say I've quite a wild imagination, I can spend h
We are Anna & Mike, a wedding photography team from the southwest of England but working all over the UK and beyond.
My name is Sarita, I have recently turned 40, I have a husband and 2 small boys! I love anything vintage and photography is my passion.
I'm a contemporary wedding & portrait photographer from Nottingham, I live with my wife Rebecca and our Australian cattle dog, Bailey.
Husband, father to a 10 month old boy, photographer of beautiful weddings.
I'm an American wedding photographer living in the Netherlands. I've lived here now for almost 5 years. I'm also a travel photographer, which is my other passion.
I am a destination fine art wedding photographer based out of Los Angeles. I shoot reportage style with a romantic eye, looking for great light and beautiful authentic moments. I
We are Craig & Eva Sanders, a husband & wife photography team based in Ayrshire, Scotland. We got together over 10 years ago and in that time have moved house, started a business,
I'm Francesco, an Italian wedding photographer living in Tuscany. I'm a daydreamer and a life-enjoyer. I love to look at the world like children do, marveling over the little thing
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I grew up living around the world, starting with being born in Germany and then living in Singapore and Cyprus before I even really lived for any length of time in the UK. My worki
I'm a Staffordshire Wedding Photographer that specializing in fun & natural documentary photography but I also cover Family and Children Photography. I believe a picture tells a th
We are a married couple from Bucharest, Romania. We've been close friends since we were 14, lovers since we were 18, photographers since we were 24 and parents since we were 28.
I'm a professional photographer since 1988.
After extensive experience in the fields of weddings and reportage, I opened Nabis
Photographystudio in 1994.
I married my childhood love and we have two beautiful daughters. I truly love being a photographer and telling people's stories.
Hi, I am Summer! I became a professional photographer four years ago after finishing my law degree (I know)
I would never imagine myself as a lawyer, I found my care
My name is Jurgita Lukos and I'm Lithuanian. Wife and mother of two incredible children. Voracious learner who loves photography, travel and flowers. I used to live in the United
I was born in Moscow, but lived already more than half of my life in Germany.
I started my career initially as a designer in visual communication about two decades ago. I h
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I have experience of over ten years as a photojournalist, nationally and internationally awarded. In 2010 I left the press world behind and started to work as a wedding photographe
I'm very proud to say I'm totally self taught, I've never been on any training courses, or have any qualifications for photography, something I've always been very open with. I'm a
I'm a bearded guy who likes to shoot weddings and travel. I particularly enjoy doing both at the same time!
My name is Denis Cherim and I was born in Romania. If I were asked for one word to describe my life it would be 'movement'. I have lived in four different countries in my 27 years.
I'm 36 and I live in Bristol with my wife and a daughter and our dog Lulu. Love traveling, street photography and Asian food.
I live in Nottingham with my beautiful wife, little son David and our unborn addition to the family expected to be due in November.
I love cooking and cannot really stop thi
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Hi, I am Betty. I was born and bred in Germany, but have moved to the UK in 2001. I have trained as an architect and lived in London for 10 years, before quitting my job, moving to
I love Art since I was a child. I am a very creative person, I started to paint with four years and I am a graduate in History of Art. Now I do photographs because I can`t imagine
I worked as a cameraman for TV news in Spain for 12 years before becoming a photographer, so I have taken the same photo journalistic approach in wedding photography.
I am a professional wedding photographer based in New York and photographing around the world.
I wear big glasses and I eat a lot of cake! For some reason I really like taking surveys. I live with my boyfriend in Reading but I'm a Yorkshire girl at heart, and I spend most of
Fascinated by lines, shapes and distortions, combined with a real love for clean aesthetics I find myself inherently looking for these in my photography.
I've always
I started working as a photographer on Cruises, and took my first wedding shots there. Back in Barcelona I decided to create my own photography company specialising in weddings. I
Former TV journalist and creative producer. Currently a full-time photographer, storyteller, mom of 2 very cool sons, happily married.
I am French and I have been living in London for a while now. I originally came here to play in a band as a bass player which I did for around 12 years. Around 2006 I was studying
Wedding photography is what I am very passionate about & I love photographing weddings. I live in Marbella Spain and photograph weddings all over Spain, Ireland & International des
I'm a former Guardian journalist and moved to the mountains of northern Spain with my young family when we needed some fresh air and wanted to try something different.
I'm based on the French Riviera but work all over the world, passionated about traveling. I was a photo reporter for 12 years, then later for a company working as a wedding photogr
Hey, my name is V. Opoku and I am a creative, contemporary wedding story-teller. London is home for now but I will love to live in Barcelona sometime soon. I also love traveling an
I'm a professional photographer since 1988.
After extensive experience in the fields of weddings and reportage, I opened Nabis
Photographystudio in 1994.
Hi, I'm Minna, a friendly female wedding photographer based in London, but shooting weddings across the UK. I love beautiful details and capturing candid portraits as well as all
I am a photographer and a husband and father. I turned photography into my profession, and I feel very lucky and privileged.
I have a long series of work experience under my belt that I've gained over many years of photography. In these years, as well as producing many works, I have won several awards
I'm a full-time documentary wedding photographer based in Hampshire, England. I shoot around 40 weddings a year, always solo, and look for emotion, timing and context. I'm nuts
I am originally from a quiet island outside of Seattle, and after a few years of big city living in the middle of New York City, I've found my way back to the beautiful Pacific N
My name is Stefan Segers and I live with my wife and 2 kids in a town called Zoetermeer (in the west of the Netherlands). Since 1996 I worked as a graphic designer and since 2008 I
I have been intrigued with photography, since receiving my first Polaroid camera at 7 years old. It was when I became a mother in 2010 I began to delve into digital photography. I
Hello. I'm a documentary wedding photographer working throughout the UK and Europe. I live in Staffordshire with my wife and two lovely dogs and worked in theatre before becoming a
I'm 33 (only just!) and I live on a farm in Devon with my partner and 3 year old son, and our cats.
I'm a full time wedding photographer covering Manchester, the rest of the UK and international weddings. I had a pretty drastic career change as I was a police officer in Mancheste
To start with, I have always been into art and photography ever since I was a toddler. I was raised to embrace creativity, whether it be music, art, or even just coming up with cr
We are a husband and wife wedding photography team based in Knoxville, Tennessee. Joe and Kathleen have been photographing weddings for 7 years and shoot a mix of digital and film
Hi, I'm a full time wedding photographer based in Manchester but cover weddings anywhere. I'm mostly a documentary wedding photographer as for most of every wedding I don't stop, p
I was born in Rome, where I currently live and work most of the time. In 2009 I graduated with a Master degree in Environmental Engineering, and in 2010 I started my career as a pr
I'm a documentary Wedding Photographer based in Ireland, making my dream come true of working as a Photographer and being a very relaxed and positive person when it comes to dealin
I've been married to my husband since 2006, have 3 kids (all under 10) & 3 dogs!
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I was born in Moscow is a family of an artist and moved to Germany in my youth. I have started my career initially as a designer in visual communication about two decades ago. I ha
Born and raised in Milan, I graduated at the ISA School of Art as well as at the Italian Institute of Photography IIF. I am member of the WPJA, Wedding Photojournalist Association.
Cristiano has been shooting weddings since 1995. A member of the WPJA and also photographer of the year in 2013. Cristiano has a passion for capturing weddings in his unique and
Cristiano has been shooting weddings since 1995. A member of the WPJA and also photographer of the year in 2013. Cristiano has a passion for capturing weddings in his unique and
I live with my wife and my two wonderful children in Arezzo, between Florence and Siena, in the heart of the magical Tuscany, land of passion, art and culture. My works reflect all
I am 30+, have 2 kids and live in Switzerland. Love football (Arsenal) and photography.
I'm in love with photography and people. I like to convey at all times the emotion experienced by the protagonists. I started taking pictures for the event since the birth of my fi
Hello, I am Fabio Mirulla. I was born in 1986 in a small village near Florence, Siena and Arezzo. Since I was young I began to appreciate the beauty of the landscapes that surround
I do not like to talk about myself, I'm simply a wedding photographer and I'm a lucky man because I can take photographs of the couples on their best day.
Originally from Peru, I have lived in Italy (Rome) and Belgium (Liege) before settling in England 15 years ago. Proud father of two little boys!
Two people in a big house with great views and lots of pizza in the oven!
Photographically we're Peter & Sara, a husband and wife Manchester based photography team,
My name is Bartek, I was born in Poland but 4 years ago I move to London to become best photographer in the UK.
A husband and father of 2 girls. Oh, and I really enjoy being a wedding photographer.
We are a Mexican-Indian wife-husband team, with completely different backgrounds and visions of the world, always in search of beauty and love to shoot. Sid loves fashion and portr
My name is Ian – I originally come from South Africa, I am based in Ireland and I mainly shoot weddings for a living.
I'm a Londoner born and bred, but recently escaped to the Kent coast to live by the sea, in Whitstable.
We're Toni and Ana, a young couple who loves wedding photography and work in the north of Spain. Our studio's name is MartÃn-Valle Fotógrafos. We try to do our best in every
Some would say I have an obsession with black and white photography and fine art prints. Comes from when I started developing my own prints in a wet darkroom with the fumes of deve
Well, first of all, I should mention that by Raul is actually a team of two photographers – myself and my wife, Adele. We have been in the wedding photography industry for m
Hello! I'm Jonathan. I am 33 and I live in France with my wife and my son. I love life and all small things which compose it. I like joyful people, jokes, and happiness.
I'm originally from Italy but now live in London with my family.
My love of photography goes way back to the days of films. I absolutely adore super 8, and Polaroids. After
I used to work in finance, which didn't make me happy. I'm now happy to be creative again, and make a living from wedding photography in North East England. I'
I am not your typical Wedding Photographer.
With an eye for beauty and the assiduity to snap the unexpected shot. I want to be part of the happening to establish a
Teddy and I are wedding and portrait photographers based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and will travel ANYWHERE for a wedding. We have over 10 years of experience in photography and vi
My strong and unfading belief has always been that photography is not only a matter of pointing and shooting but it is a thought inspired by the hearth.
Since I was
We are in love with love stories.
My name is Sacha Miller, I live in a small village just north of Cardiff in South Wales with my wife, two daughters and Cocoa the chocolate labrador.
We are a contemporary husband and wife team. Photography had been our passion for many years before we decided to make it our career. We specialize in wedding photography, but also
I'm Jonas, a very young German wedding photographer, currently 19 years old.
I'm a former professional product and architectural photographer who now makes a living from wedding photography.
I cover weddings throughout the UK and also offer a
I've been a pro photographer for 25 years and now operate from a bespoke photographic studio in the village of Fenstanton near Cambridge in the UK. I use my broad photographic expe
I'm Chilean. I have lived in Buenos Aires for 21 years and I'm finishing my studies in photography in this wonderful city.
I was born in Brescia, a few years ago, too many to say the truth, but I'm not here to speak about me, I prefer to let my pictures tell you what you need to know, basically
Hey, I'm an Asian Wedding photographer, based in London, married to my best friend and super lucky to do a job I love so much. I also love music, football and ales – in no p
I am an electronic engineer with a strong passion about photography. Three years ago I have decided to start a professional photography business and I guess that's where my
I am a fine art UK & Destination Wedding and Portrait Photographer based in Wiltshire. I'm 31 years old, married with two young daughters. I have a passion for fine art phot
My name is Jimmy, married to a beautiful woman, Shona for 8 years now. We live in Perth, on the west coast of Australia. I'm a self-taught photographer since 2009, and have
If I could have a camera attached at the hip I would – I don't want to miss anything. I've always had a camera in my hand and especially love taking candid ph
I live in the western outskirts of Glasgow with my husband/best friend, Chris. We enjoy escaping to the nearby woodlands & lochs to explore, camp & forage wild foods. I am passiona
I'm one half of Mon and Clark photography. The other half is my husband, Clark. We live in Farnborough, Hampshire with our 'boys' – two big and very lazy cats.
Starting my photography career in 1994, I developed my skill on film and in the darkroom, chasing the Holy Grail in those days of capturing images at night. I am constantly lookin
I'm a storyteller photographer based in Italy. I'm 36 years old and I live with my girlfriend Claudia, my little cat named Agata and my 16 years old dog Billie. I'm volunteer fire
I am a professional photographer born in 1974 in Milan, Italy...lived mostly here.
I would just like to mention here the 2 people that helped me shoot this wedding
I studied design at University in Dortmund, after that I went to Cologne to start my own business. I work in wedding photography and I also do Advertising Photography.
I love real moments and the way we create them in our lives. All my photography is about attempting to capture the perfect moment and perfect light whether I'm capturing weddings,
Oh I hate this part… Ok...I like art, I love nature, gardening and animals. I really enjoy cooking and eating, I carry my camera around and take photos of everything that is
I'm a wedding photographer from Finland. I now live with my wife and Jack Russell terrier. As a photographer I'm a natural light lover. Bicycles are my passion so whe
I'm originally from Coventry, Warwickshire; over the years I've worked in retailing, computer software training and as a freelance writer (I wrote comedy sketches for
My name is Francesco, I am an osteopath, but two years ago I bought my first camera, a Nikon D3000 and since then, I fall in love with photography, which has fully become a second
I started taking pictures at a very young age. First as an amateur shooting friends and friends of friends. It was not until I got married that I realized many new things could be
I've been a photographer for almost 10 years, I love photography in all its forms, I love experimenting, and of course I love wedding reportage
Don Barrington Photography is an International Award Wedding Photography Business. We have photographed all over the world, spanning from Australia, New Zealand, all the way to the
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I started with photography at the age of 12 when I got my first camera. Since this day I can't life without photography. I capture weddings in documentary style and love to show al
My name is Ashley and I'm a photoholic and visual storyteller. I enjoy capturing moments of pure joy, bliss, and happiness. My husband and I also own a record store. Photography, m
I am married to a lovely woman, I have got two wonderful kids and I am a happy full time wedding photographer. I love my job. I consider myself a privileged because I can live the
I'm an Israeli born photographer currently living and working in Buenos Aires.
I'm 35 years old and I was born an I live in one of the most beautiful places in the world:
Sardinia an island in Italy often called "the pearl of Medit
I lived for 25 years in a small industrial city near the Parang Mountains, in Petrosani, Hunedoara. After that I've moved to Bucharest and I started working in the advertisi
I'm an Italian photographer, or maybe a French one, or a Spanish one ...
But I'm also a bit Iranian and a bit Chilean. I don't really know. I've lived
I'm a painter, a dreamer. I like to "create" ... I live near the ocean, and my passion is the waves ... body boarder, I used to travel around the world with my surfer friends.
I'm a photographer based in Kent and feel very blessed to do a job I love so much. I love cycling and can't wait for this rain to end so I can get back out on my bike
Hello, my name is Catherine (everyone ends up calling me Cathy!), 26 and living with my wonderful boyfriend on the Swiss side of the Geneva lake, in Lausanne. I have always loved c
We're Gemma and Philippa and we're a photo team of two good mates with a love of photography and all things creative. We specialise in shooting artistic, modern and a
Born in Rome Italy. Moved to the United States when I was young and after 10 years or so made my way back to Rome where I currently live and work. I photograph weddings throughout
We are a creative photographic studio, passionate in photojournalism. We love the surprise and joy on our couples' faces when they see the pictures describing moments and em
Happily married to Sam, father of three beautiful kids. Most weekends I can be found shooting weddings!
I have been a photographer for the last 10 years, I love documentary photography
I'm mad about photography (obviously), all things Italian, good coffee preferably accompanied by exquisite chocolate, old B&W films with popcorn, kind gestures and good mann
I am 35 years old, I was born and live in one of most beautiful city in the world, Venice (Italy). I'm so lucky! I love my city and I love being a photographer here. I�
We both love what we do and so photography is a hobby as well as a profession. For me that means landscapes and even macro work whereas Verity loves fine art photography. I love ro
I'm originally from South Africa, where I studied a Bachelor of Fine-Art Degree, majoring in Photography. 10 years ago, following University, I left SA for London, where I l
My name is Dan. I'm just a storyteller with a camera living out of Cornwall, UK.
I've been a reportage wedding photographer for the last twelve years, working across the UK and overseas.
We are a couple, woman and man, living and working together. We've worked in the world of Photography together some years ago, then we decided to transform this passion into our jo
I enjoy traveling and spending time with my dog, Roxy, and my friends and family.
I am a photographer based in Worcestershire, but working throughout the UK.
I'm a Cornwall based wedding photographer. I've been a keen photographer for 30 years, but only started shooting professionally about 5 years ago. I work with my wi
I am almost 25 years old and I've almost graduated in a field of Art Photography (hopefully this June I can be called Master! :-). I was born in the north of the Czech Republic but
I've been a photographer for over 20 years now, with the bulk on my experience coming from within a career in journalism. The last 4 years has been the greatest learning
We are a couple who were born and raised in Romania. We're proud parents of a six years old girl and have had the pleasure of traveling around the world. In 2006 we started
I love cooking, especially wood fired pizzas, walking Darcy, our dog, and meeting up with my friends – I am a self-confessed social addict! I also enjoy glamping and love t
I'm Alan, a wedding photographer based in (sometimes) sunny Cornwall, very lucky to be living with three lovely ladies (my wife, daughter and dog!).
My strong and unfading belief has always been that photography is not only a matter of pointing and shooting but it is something that should be inspired by the heart. Since I wa
We are a couple of just over 4 years, in our 20's. We're rather quirky and nerdy. We spend most of our time together and wouldn't have it any other way.
I was born in Brescia, a few years ago, too many to say the truth, but I'm not here to speak about me, I prefer to let my pictures tell you what you need to know, basically I�
I'm a 34-year-old wedding photographer covering mainly Surrey but also throughout the UK. I adopt a photo journalistic approach and specialise in capturing the natural moments of t
I am a French Canadian photographer from Montreal, Quebec. I have been professionally photographing weddings since fall 2009. My style is natural, modern and very editorial. Recogn
I enjoy traveling and spending time with my family.
I am so passionate about photography and feel honored that I get to share so many beautiful moments and have such an integral role in the happy couples big day.
I'm 45, married with 3 children. Hazel and I shoot weddings as a husband and wife team. I studied for a PhD, sponsored by the Ministry of Defence, in advanced polymer science after
I am Alina! Economist as per my University diploma, I have been asked many times "Why photography?". I love people, love life, love emotions and feelings, I love beautiful memories
We are husband and wife photographers based in West Midlands, UK. We moved to the UK from Brussels, and we are originally from Poland. We are well known Polish wedding photographer
I live in Sussex with my husband and 2 gorgeous boys. I love photography (of course) music and countryside walks with my boys, especially this time of year as I absolutely adore Au
I come from IT background and about 4 years ago I turned my hobby into a business, self-taught and still learning every day.
Hello, my name is Martino Buzzi I'm a wedding photographer and I love my job! I was born in Italy where I studied cinema and discovered my passion for photography. At th
I'm a photographer who has been shooting for about 20 years (gulp). I started shooting with a medium format film camera and printed everything from a darkroom in a shed at my paren
I live in the middle of the Wiltshire countryside with my partner Naomi, our beagle Maisie, and an assortment of chickens and ducks (ducks are currently AWOL). I'm with th
Husband to one, Father of two, second most popular male in our house (after the pony) and a photographer.
I'm a people photographer who is passionate about capturing emotions and atmosphere. My interest in photography started over 15 years ago on a trip to India, and I never tire of wa
My name is Neil, I'm a Brighton based wedding & events photographer and I can also rap all of the lyrics to Boom Shake the Room by Fresh Prince & DJ Jazzy Jeff.
Photography is my passion and my work, without passion you only attain a certain level. I have been a photographer for 15 years. I love to photograph people, the perfect picture
I'm married to Alice and have three great daughters, so time is a very precious commodity to us which is why I only work part time shooting a maximum of two weddings per mon
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How Restaurant Linen Suppliers Can Benefit from GPS Fleet Tracking4 Jun 2018
You probably know by now that investing in GPS fleet tracking for your restaurant linen supply business can save you money when it comes to fuel costs related to deliveries. It does this by assisting you in planning more fuel efficient, cost-effective delivery routes and eliminating unnecessary side trips and schedule interruptions throughout the day.
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The initial ride of having only USB-C ports on MacBook Pros since 2016 is over. However, the dongle situation is not. In addition to dongles, you may want to pick up a handful of other accessories for your new (or existing) MacBook Pro to keep it safe and clean. Here are 3 must-have 2018 MacBook Pro accessories that I highly recommend.
Let's start with the protection of your new MacBook Pro or MacBook Air 2018. I personally do not like putting any hard case on my laptop. I had one on my MacBook Pro 2015 model, but I didn't really like it. Here's why:
First, it made the device significantly heavier. Since a hardcover shell is always on the MacBook Pro, there's no way to not feel the excess weight when carrying it around. Second, although it gave good protection to the Mac, it was really hard to take the hardcover shell apart.
And finally, when I got rid of the case altogether, there were signs of wear thanks to the hardcover shell. I regretted putting that on my MacBook Pro a lot.
So, after I got the 2017 15-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar, I opted for a sleeve.
1. Inateck Sleeve for MacBook Pro
The Inateck Sleeve, that also comes in at 13-inch for the 13-inch MacBook Pro and 2018 MacBook Air 2018, is not only light but also gives enough protection from bumps and maybe even drops.
The edges or the corners are really strong so even if you bump into the corner of a table or a wooden door, it will keep your MacBook safe inside.
The inside of the sleeve feels soft and the laptop slides in a perfectly smooth motion. So much so that I never have to put pressure, nor does the MacBook slide around once it is inside the sleeve.
The Inateck Sleeve for MacBook Pro comes with one additional small bag for keeping your mouse. Of course, you're free to use it for other purposes (I used it to keep my passport in it when traveling).
Even the sleeve itself has rooms for an additional tablet. After shelving your MacBook Pro inside, you can also put another iPad, Kindle, or any other small and flat device or documents inside. There's a separate room for it inside the sleeve so it will not collide with your MacBook Pro.
On the outside, just to the back of the sleeve, there's another pair of pockets where you can store small documents, papers, earphones, or even your smartphone. I haven't found a great use for it yet since it's outside and I fear things may fall from it, but realistically speaking, the opening is tight enough that the contents inside should not fall down unless you really try hard to make it happen.
I bought this sleeve for my 2017 15-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar from Amazon. Amazon does not officially sell this to Bangladesh, so I had to proxy it through another service. If you're from a country where Amazon operates, you can check the current price of the sleeve by clicking the link below.
2. USB-C to Everything
Why USB-C ports on MacBook line of laptops is the best thing ever is the topic of another post, but regardless of how beneficial it is for the future, we're living in the present, so we need some dongles to connect our existing accessories.
Apple's USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter
I think that the first thing that you should purchase that will come in handy in nearly all dongle situations is the USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter that Apple sells for $69. Outrageous price aside, I carry it with my bag everywhere and I really only need this and not much else.
It has one USB-C passthrough for charging the laptop or connecting another USB-C cable, one HDMI port, and one regular USB-A port. Unless you need to connect two USB-A ports at the same time, this adapter is all you'll need.
Satechi Aluminum Multiport Adapter V2
If you do need more than one USB-A port, you can't go wrong with Satechi's Aluminum Multiport adapter. It has more ports that you'll possibly need: 3 USB 3.0 ports, 1 SD card reader, 1 microSD card reader, 1 HDMI port, 1 Gigabit Ethernet port (like, why will you even need this!), and 1 USB-C passthrough for charging.
The best thing about it is that all of it comes from a single USB-C port on your Mac. That means this is almost a must-have hub if you have the 12-inch MacBook with a single port. With the USB-C passthrough, you can connect all those accessories and still charge the MacBook.
The worst thing about the Satechi Aluminum Multiport Adapter V2 is its price. It costs higher than Apple's Digital AV adapter. But the high price is justified here for the ridiculous amount of ports you get. For the convenience that it gets, I think everyone should consider seriously about getting one of this.
Segrewall USB-C Hub
If you'd like to spend a little less and want something that connects to the side of your MacBook Pro instead of a dangling dongle, you could go with Segrewall's USB-C hub.
It does not have as many ports, though. It only has 2 USB-C passthroughs, SD and TF card reader, 1 HDMI port, and 2 USB 3.0 ports.
Because it connects to the side via two USB-C ports, you will need the MacBook Pro to use it. It will not work with a 12-inch MacBook. You will be able to use it with the 2018 MacBook Air, though, which has two USB-C ports on the left side.
If you have to decide between Apple's Digital AV Multiport and this one, I would say go with this one if you have a MacBook Pro or 2018 MacBook Air. If you can increase the budget just a little bit, go with the Satechi. But if you want to spend as little as possible, check out the next option.
USB-C Adapter by Aukey
What if you wanted to go even cheaper and more clutter-free? Check out the USB-C adapters by Aukey. These are the only things I have, other than the Apple Digital AV Multiport adapter, for my MacBook Pro and MacBook.
The idea here is simple: Instead of carrying dongles or attaching a hub to your MacBook, you do the opposite. You connect these little adapters to the USB-A cables of the accessories that you use.
For me, that means I keep a handful of these connected to the USB cable of my external drive, the memory card reader, and anything else that I may need to connect to my MacBook.
These dirt-cheap adapters are the best way to go if you don't particularly need HDMI or Ethernet port that comes with other hubs. For connecting SD card, I bought a Transcend memory card reader a long time ago, and I can keep using it with my MacBook thanks to these handy little adapters.
With any of the abovementioned hubs or adapters depending on what your needs are, you will be all set for the dongle life.
The dongle life, for me since last year, hasn't been as bad as people made it out to be. In fact, even when I traveled with the 12-inch MacBook* that only has one USB-C port, I did not feel limited when transferring files to it from my GoPro. I had the right adapter and it wasn't miserable as portrayed by people – most of whom never actually used it – on the web.
3. Cleaning the Surface – iCloth
For three years, I've been relying on iCloth for keeping the surface of all of my gadgets including MacBook Pro and iPhone clean. From cleaning screen to the keyboard on the Mac, iCloth wipes have been really useful for me.
The best part about the iCloth is that it's not just for your MacBook or iPhone (or just Apple products, despite the Apple-esque name). If you have devices – laptops, smartphones, smartwatches, camera lenses, monitors – you will find it useful.
For removing skin oil, fingerprint and other small particles that always make it to the iPhone and MacBook Pro displays, you can swipe with the iCloth and it will be clean like new in just a few moments.
According to the product description, iCloth contains isopropyl alcohol along with proprietary ingredients. I don't really know what those ingredients are, of course, but I do know that they have been serving me well!
I first bought a small pack and eventually went with a large pack containing 100 wipes. Each of these wipes is pre-moistened and individually wrapped, and I've seen that even after years, they work just as fine given that the individual packets are not torn. That means even if you buy the large pack, you'll never have too many because you'll always have devices to clean.
Do note that the large pack's individual wipes are bigger as well. So, depending on the amount and size of the displays that you intend to clean, you may want to get the size that will work best for you.
iCloth says that the larger wipes are pilot-approved and used by major airlines. I don't know how true that is. I can only say from my experience that I've never been disappointed by them. I carry a bunch of iCloth wipes in my bag all the time while having a large stock available at my home for all my gadgets.
That means if you buy just one thing from this list of recommendations, it should be the iCloth.
Over to you
There are tons of accessories that you can use for your MacBook Pro. The above suggestions are just to cover three aspects for your new or existing MacBook Pro/MacBook/MacBook Air that comes only with USB-C ports.
With the three of them, you'll ensure the physical protection of the laptop, connect all sorts of peripherals and accessories to it, and keep it clean and shiny as new.
If you have a MacBook Pro accessory that you'd like to recommend, don't forget to take advantage of the comment form below!
* If you'd like to know more about how it was like to use just the 12-inch MacBook for two weeks, along with my full review of it, make sure to follow or subscribe!


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Join us on the Second Thursday of each month for an evening of programs designed to enhance your appreciation of contemporary art and artists. Free and open to all, CAC Members receive a complimentary drink at the bar from 6pm-9pm.
Music: DJ Dreamer
Food Truck: La Cocinita
Hands-On – 6pm-8:30pm, Lobby
Artist and photographer Jose Cotto guides participants to consider what it means to be seen through portraiture.
Gallery Tour and Talk – 6:30pm-7pm, The Helis Foundation First Floor Galleries
Join Andrea Andersson, Ph.D., The Helis Chief Curator of Visual Arts alongside exhibition artists for a special gallery tour and talk of Constructing the Break.
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|Reviews for Echoes of the Past
| skies123 chapter 17 . 2/8/2015
Please write more of this story this can't be where it ends. I need 2 no wat happens next.
| yoojae chapter 17 . 2/27/2013
I love this story! Given how many years its been I suppose there's very little chance of its continuation but one could always hope. Please continue your stories! (Begging and groveling here)
Well, best wishes to you anyways.
| mizgardenia21 chapter 17 . 12/12/2012
No! It can't end there! I got to know how they end that witch. This is really entertaining. And very well written. I'm hooked. So I'm going to follow this story cause I want to know what happens next. Cliffhangers-a reader's mortal enemy or author torture device. I'm leaning towards that latter definition right about now
| forever13 chapter 17 . 4/3/2011
Hi! I really like this story and many others of yours too. Do continue writing!
| RomanceRobert chapter 17 . 6/9/2010
Plz update again. I am afanboy loving this story. Vyou made me happy d plz continue doing that
| Poptart Guava King chapter 17 . 3/20/2010
Ugh. Crazy-half-sister-witch-bitch has it doesn't she? Darnit. Oh well, I can only sit back and wait for the man smex. xD
| Lerene is to lazy to log in chapter 17 . 2/12/2010
Great story. I do hope you plan on continueing it. I'm very curious as to what will happen next.
| Lerene is to lazy to log in chapter 3 . 2/11/2010
The haunted wet dreams made me laugh :p
| Kurai Suki chapter 17 . 10/27/2009
Please update soon! I love this story a lot but the suspense(sp?) is killing me! I wanna know how the whole fight thing ends up! Try to update soon please~
| Muffin Cake chapter 17 . 8/20/2009
i just feel in love with this storyi hope you update soon
and do not hesitate to let me know thanks
-one of your many fans
| Allanasha Ke Kiri chapter 17 . 7/15/2009
Oh~ I love this thing!~~
| DefineNightmare chapter 17 . 7/4/2009
Very interesting! I love how everything is turning out xD
update sooN!
| homepage chapter 17 . 7/3/2009
:] Your story is absolutely fantastic!I love reading it. :P update soon.
| Darkladyknight chapter 17 . 7/2/2009
Lovley chapter, Although I had to re-read the whole thing just to make sure I had it right in my head. I really like this story and look forward to the next update and any updates on your stories.
Welcome back!
| Bedlam Chaos chapter 17 . 7/2/2009
It's nice to have you back. I couldn't believe my mailbox when I saw that you had put on a new chapter for this story. It seems that I'm lucky these days D .As for your absence, I guess that you have some kind of a normal life so it's not always possible to write and update on a regular basis or on whatever basis at all. D
Kuddos for coming back. This story is not my favourite of yours but it's cool to see it going forwards.
Thanks for everything


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Publisher & Editor, Foundr Magazine
Nathan is the Publisher & Editor of Foundr Magazine, a digital magazine for young entrepreneurs on the App Store & Google Play store. Nathan launched Foundr in March 2013 from his bedroom and in a small period of time it has become a top 10 ranked 'Business & Investing Magazine' on the app store. As publisher of Foundr Nathan was a finalist for Publisher of the Year for 2014 in the Digital Magazine awards. He has had the pleasure of interviewing some of the most accomplished entrepreneurs around the world namely Sir Richard Branson & Arianna Huffington and much more.
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Five Candidates And One Incumbent Seek Top East Cleveland Schools Job
The six candidates for CEO of East Cleveland City Schools made their pitches in front of community members Thursday night, during what was an unusual format for a job interview.
The six candidates sat in a row in front of about 150 people.
One awkward detail: the current superintendent, Myrna Loy Corley, was one of them. And she had a lot of support in the room.
The panel of five Academic Distress Commission members asked each of the candidates typical job interview questions, including 'name an obstacle you've overcome' and 'how would your staff describe your management style.'
Corley answered each with examples of work already under way at the schools, and each answer was met with applause from the crowd. This led each of the five other candidates to offer praise for the work already being done in the district, while describing how they plan to turn it around.
Under House Bill 70, passed in 2015, the state is taking over East Cleveland schools because the district received three straight years of F grades on its state report card. The process has been met with fierce opposition in East Cleveland and the school board is suing the state to halt the takeover.
The CEO position, which is paid for by the state, will have the power to rewrite the curriculum, fire teachers or administrators, close schools or transform them into charters and renegotiate labor agreements. The power to put a tax levy on the ballot stays with the city's elected school board.
A search firm called WorldBridge Partners recruited the five other candidates. Three are local school officials and two are from out-of-state.
Henry Pettiegrew is an assistant superintendent from the Maple Heights City Schools. Pettiegrew showed up with a 90-day plan for starting the transformation of East Cleveland's schools.
Pettiegrew said he would start by figuring out ways to get the graduation rate up.
"I have some ideas, some examples, of how we can quickly get kids what they need to graduate," said Pettiegrew.
Orlando Ramos, a principal in Wisconsin, stressed literacy training.
"Every test is a reading test. Every teacher teaches literacy," said Ramos.
In 2017, Ramos removed himself from the running for superintendent jobs in St. Paul and Detroit. It came out that he had filed for bankruptcy and failed to disclose it during the hiring process in St. Paul where he was a finalist for the position.
Marques Stewart, a principal in Atlanta, said he'd speak to students first.
"I want to see what their perception is of the district," said Stewart. "What do they see that can improve? And what can we do better as adults?"
Andrew Koonce, an administrator at Cleveland schools, promised not to sideline the board of education. The CEO position takes away the budgetary authority of elected school boards, a source of controversy in the other two other districts that have already hired CEOs.
Sandy Womack from Cleveland Heights-University Heights district has been quoted elsewhere criticizing the spread of charter schools.
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Rarely do we see a gathering of local talent like the Electric Moonlight Festival, a two-day event happening from this Friday and Saturday (Oct. 17-18) at Brainiacs in Statesboro, GA. The festival features local musical talent (including psych rockers Omingnome, sound guru Matt Duplessie and prog jazz 3-piece Culture Vulture,) live artists (Lauren Schwind, Jessica McMillan, Alexandra Huntoon, Mariah Howington and Maria DeCerce,) yoga and sound healing by Anahata Healing Arts, local vendors, glass blowers, swimming, camping and lots more.
Brainiacs is a new venue on a 40 acre lake, complete with outdoors stages, indoor VIP areas and swimming galore. Admission is free to the outdoor area, $5 for indoor access and $20 gets you full access and a camping slot. Check out the event page here for more details.


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Indicates the instance's Capacity Reservation preferences. Possible preferences include:
open- The instance can run in any
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none- The instance avoids running in a Capacity Reservation even if one is available. The instance runs as an On-Demand Instance.
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Another sad sad day for the StinkyPups
Chester and Sammie are missing for over 24 hours. I took Chester to work with me on Sunday. We had a nice drive in together. When I came home, I let Chester out of the car and walked to the gate. When I opened the … Continue readingAnother sad sad day for the StinkyPups


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The Invisalign Experience (Part II)
- September 30, 2013
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Continuing from where we left off. Previously, we discussed why initial inquiries and research are important in choosing your Invisalign Provider, and also what to expect on your first Consultation visit.
In this part of 'The Invisalign Experience', we'll be tackling the entirety of the treatment process; from impression visits to the end-result.
1. Impression Visits
If you passed the assessment, the next step is to get your teeth's impression, upper and lower part. Basically, your teeth's exact shape is required to make a "plan" for your Invisalign series. Getting your teeth's accurate impression would be possible through teeth molding.
Your teeth's X-Ray scan that you got during your first consultation will now be made into a digital 3-D image form. This digitally enhanced teeth framework will be the basis of your whole treatment plan. Using this same technology, the dentist will show you a virtual representation of your teeth's development during each segment of the treatment.
2. Invisalign deliveries and treatment
In getting your first Invisalign aligner, the dentist will require you to fit and remove the mold to see if it would not bring any discomfort when worn. This is to see if you can easily remove and attach the aligners by yourself. Invisalign is supposed to fit snuggly on your teeth to get the full effect. If it's a bit too loose or too tight, the dentist would adjust the aligner on-the-spot as part of the attachment procedure. Adjustments would usually take 30 minutes to an 1hour long.
Once the fit is secured, depending on your doctor's instruction, you will return over time to receive the following aligners. Most doctors would require you to come back within 2-3 weeks after installment.
The dentist would also give you your own Orthodontist box where you can place each of your invisalign in a series of packets. This can be used as reference, in case you will lose your current aligner, and as a memorabilia as well.
3. Recovery Period
There is no such thing as a recovery period for Invisalign treatment, for there were no anesthesia nor sedatives used during the installment. Invisalign treatments are non-invasive.
4. Follow-up check-ups and Maintenance
Other than the regular invisalign installment visits, the Doctor would also require you to do a follow-up checkup every 6 weeks, depending on when your Invisalign was first attached. This is to monitor the progress of your teeth, and to also check your dental hygiene maintenance.
While each case is different among patients, treatments would usually last for a year for adults. As for children, it would probably take as long as traditional braces.
5. The Result!!
Finally, in this treatment no more aligners will be attached as the treatment is already at its end. Evaluations of result will be made to determine if there will still be a Case Refinement Stage to be done. If Case refinement won't be necessary then your impressions will be turned into retainers which you can wear anytime, overnight for maintenance.
And that is it for the Invisalign Experience. Keep in mind that Invisalign is only one of the many options you can choose for teeth enhancement. The price, treatment, procedure and experience may be different but the result would still be the same – A beautiful smile you can be proud of.
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Tips for Being Successful with Online Jobs
Many people today are looking for work- whether a full-time income source or something that works as supplemental income. For both of these can be satisfied with a successful career with online jobs. For the best results with your online work, here are some things to keep in mind:
The biggest thing to keep in mind when working online jobs is that you need to be careful with your schedule, so you do not overbook yourself with heavy workloads.
Work Load
Staying busy is good so you can make the amount of money you need to, but you also do not want to spread yourself too thin and wear yourself out.
Pay Rate
The rate of pay you can earn working online will vary depending on the work you do, your qualifications, your experience, and what client you end up working with.
You will want to do work in markets and industries where there is plenty of work and you have the knowledge and skills and experience needed to do a good job and to be successful.
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Balancing projects can be a big challenge and the biggest obstacle is ensuring you have a stead flow of work coming in so you stay as busy as you want to be and keep the money coming in.
The biggest benefit of working jobs online is that you can do the work at home, in a hotel, at the beach, or anywhere that you have access to a computer and a good internet connection.
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Using Writing to Grieve the Loss of a Loved One
I learned how to using writing to grieve after the loss of my late wife. I wrote about us for two years and afterward was able to move on with my life, which is exactly what she would have wanted. In 2014 I published a book about her last 17 months called Finished Business.
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When I heard the news about the Notorious B.I.G., I was drunk in the St. Louis airport after the first leg of a first-class flight from Toronto to Austin. I had just sat down in the airport bar when I heard the report. What, who, huh? I thought maybe I'd heard it wrong. They didn't seem too sure in their report, and, man, I just wasn't ready to believe it. I immediately started making collect calls from a pay phone across from the bar -- something I used to do quite a lot when I was drunk. Every call resulted in the same answer. Biggie was gone.
It was about 10:40 p.m. on the night before Halloween when I got the news about Jam Master Jay. I was sitting in my room, making some last-minute radio edits for my midnight-to-three show on Houston's KPFT, when my phone rang and a DJ friend from New Orleans told me that one of the members of Run-DMC had been shot and killed in a Queens studio. What, who, huh? I immediately closed Cool Edit and hit up the Internet in search of confirmation. Before I could type "www," my phone rang again. It was another DJ, Lil' Tiger, who sounded shaken as he told me that, indeed, someone from Run-DMC had been shot, and that someone was Jam Master Jay. Then another DJ called. Then another. I turned off my ringer and started pulling out crates, looking for Run-DMC records to take to the station.
The murders of 'Pac and Biggie were sad but all too predictable -- perhaps even inevitable. Those two -- especially 'Pac -- ran their mouths endlessly. 'Pac even went so far as to release globally distributed records on which he bragged about having sex with other rappers' wives and dissed Prodigy's struggle with sickle-cell anemia. Hell, somebody's mama may have pulled the trigger on 'Pac for talking so bad about her baby boy.
But the death of Jam Master Jay is different. He was never one to pose as a gangsta or express any sort of negativity. Jay was a mentor to young artists the world over. He taught hundreds of kids the art of scratching at his DJ Academy and helped young artists such as Onyx and Rusty Waters (whose record he was producing in the studio the night he was shot) to bring their music to the masses. He was a pioneer who never forgot where he came from, and, while reaping the benefits of a hugely successful twenty-year career in the rap game, he constantly found ways to give back to those who reminded him of himself when he was first getting started.
That night was a very different show for us at KPFT. What normally is three hours of underground dirty-South rap became a Jam Master Jay vigil. About a dozen local DJs showed up out of the blue, heads heavy with woe, eyes droopier than their jeans, just to talk about the man who hipped them to the sounds of hip-hop in the first place. After all, it was Jam Master Jay who showed the world that DJ-ing is a viable art form. Sure, Afrikaa Bambaata and Kool Herc may've laid the foundation for what became the biggest musical revolution of the late twentieth century, but Jay was the first superstar DJ. Dr. Seuss and Mother Goose both did their things, but Jam Master got loose and made DMC the king.
With Jay's mixes behind them, Run-DMC became the first rap act in heavy rotation on MTV and the first with a platinum album. The trio's albums not only inspired legions of kids to rap, scratch and wear Adidas -- Run-DMC's footwear of choice -- they were responsible for bringing the rap section of the record store from the back corner to the front.
In 1985 King of Rock hit rock & roll fans almost as hard as it hit the hip-hop community with its driving guitar loops, in-your-face rhymes and deft scratching; the next year, Run-DMC dropped its remake of Aerosmith's "Walk This Way" and became the first high-profile group to experiment with blending rock and rap. The revolutionary mix -- Steven Tyler screaming the hook over Joe Perry's looped riffage on top of a slamming Queens beat -- ranks in importance with any record in the history of rock. After that record, pop culture was simply never the same.
Would there be a Linkin Park or even a Ludacris if it wasn't for Jay? Would kids today hound their parents for turntables and mixers in the same way the kids of the 1970s and '80s clamored for guitars and drum kits? I don't think so. Run-DMC's music broke boundaries, expanded minds and smashed down walls that had been in place since before any of the band members had been born. And it continues to do so to this day.
Jam Master Jay left behind a wife, three children and a billion rap fanatics like myself who can only say, 'Goddamn, that DJ made my day.'


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PESHAWAR — The Afghan Taliban are celebrating the release of their five top commanders — who were swapped in exchange for American Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl after being held in Guantanamo Bay for 12 years — serving their guests with sweets and goats cooked in rice.
"This is a historic moment for us. Today our enemy (for the) first time officially recognized our status. I can't explain how our people are happy and excited over this unbelievable achievement. Today we reached our destination," a senior member of the Afghan Taliban told NBC News exclusively from a hideout in Afghanistan.
The Taliban claimed Qatar's government played a decisive role in the deal between them and the United States that led to an exchange of high-profile prisoners on Saturday, most notably U.S. Army Sgt. Bergdahl.
The commander said he was not allowed by the Taliban shura, or council, to talk to the media about the exchange of prisoners, therefore, he should not be quoted by name.
He said the release of the top five commanders was great news that spread like wildfire among their fighters.
"Our leader Mullah Mohammad Omar, after a long time, heard a very good news. He is so happy and anxiously waiting to see his senior commanders," the Taliban commander said.
Omar on Sunday released a rare statement calling the prisoner exchange a "great victory" for the Taliban.
According to the commander who spoke to NBC News, the release of Mulla Fazal Akhund, Noorullah Noori, Abdul Haq Waseeq, Khairullah Khairkhwa and Mohammad Nabi will boost the morale of their fighters.
"Once we confirmed the arrival of our five heroes back in Qatar, celebrations started everywhere in Afghanistan and the neighboring Pakistan. It's nonstop. The guests were first served with sweets and green tea but now there are official celebrations on behalf of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (official name for the Afghan Taliban)," he said.
"Goats are being slaughtered and served with guests and in some places goats are being cooked in rice," the Taliban commander said.
The process to make the exchange happen was a lengthy one, according to the Taliban commander, but the governments in Pakistan and Afghanistan were specifically kept in the dark because of trust issues.
A 24-hour ceasefire was agreed upon between Taliban and U.S. forces when Bergdahl was brought to Afghanistan's Khost province to be handed over the Americans, Taliban sources told NBC News.
One Taliban source close to Bowe during his custody told NBC News that he initially didn't believe he was freed even when he saw U.S. officials and their helicopter.


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In a previous blog I discussed negative ways that 3D printing can be used in the world. To counter that blog I'll discuss the many positive things that can come from 3D printing (Positive 3D Printing). Many of these organizations have an open source philosophy, and you can join or contribute your time or 3D printer to their causes.
Pet Prosthetic – Positive 3D Printing
The internet is flooded with cute pet videos to distract us from the misery of our day. The "aww" factor is increased when stories come out about a pet receiving 3D printed prosthesis for pets.
With May 23d being World Turtle day, the internet was awash in pictures of turtles. But one story to come out was about Freddie the tortoise. Freddie was caught in a forest fire in Brazil which burned off a 85% of his shell. A volunteer group called Animal Avengers assembled to design and 3D print a new shell for Freddie.
After they printed and fitted the shell, a local artist then came in and painted the shell so it would look more natural.
Despite the tabloid media claims, it is not the first 3D printed turtle shell. In 2015 Cleopatra the turtle received the first 3D printed shell in Colorado. This 3D printed shell was designed to treat the neglect that Cleopatra had suffered from here previous owner.
Other domestic pets have received 3D printed prosthetic limbs. As the price of 3D printers goes down, more pet owners will be able to custom design prosthesis and toys for their pets.
Field Ready – Positive 3D Printing
When there is a natural disaster, roads and airports may be cut off from the outside world. Destroyed logistical chains prevent emergency supplies from getting to where they are most needed.
Field Ready is approaching this logistical nightmare in a different way. Using 3D printing, they are manufacturing needed medical equipment on site. In this way they can take rolls of filament and produce a wide range of needed medical devices.
In a previous blog I covered how Field Ready can be impacted by new FDA guidelines.
Field Ready also provides employment after a disaster. Field Ready provides job skills training in CAD and 3D printing to local residence. This job training provides a local resource for recovering communities. It also provides a source of employment for displaced people.
Glia Free Medical Hardware – Positive 3D Printing
Medical supplies are expensive around the world. Simple equipment like stethoscope do not have an active patent on them, so anyone can modify them as needed.
But what if anyone could design a medical quality instrument? Inspired by his nephews toy stethoscope, Dr. Tarek Loubani worked on a 3D printable stethoscope that works as well as commercial stethoscope.
By releasing the files open-source, anyone can improve upon the medical devices, or share them with 3D printers in the field.
GFMH is democratizing medicinee. Now medical devices are not only affordable in impoverished countries, but they can be made on-demand in less than a day. Difficult logistical chains are bypassed; and hospitals have the ability to deal with medical emergencies with the appropriate equipment.
For $0.30 in material, you can now 3D print a medical quality stethoscope
Reflow, Trash to filament – Positive 3D Printing
The world has a glut of discarded, non-biodegradable plastic. In 3d world countries, tones of recyclable plastic ends up in illegal dumps daily. In India, such dumps are picked over by trash pickers. These people pick trash for recoverable scrap metal, and often burn or discard plastic.
A goal of 3D printing is to recycle all this waste plastic into 3D printable filament. Kickstarter startup Reflow is an organization that is established in Tanzania. By buying the plastic from trash pickers, Reflow provides a more stable source of income to trash pickers. They also provide better pay than sketchy metal dealers that rip the pickers off.
Other countries can improve upon this model by paying to recycle plastic bottles into filament.
Reflow is partnering with Tech For Trade to bring 3D printing to the developing world. Together both organizations hope to make filament production and 3D printing a local boost to developing economies.
This can encourage more recycling efforts for plastic. It can also open up a local source of business, as small companies open to produce locally sourced 3D printing filament to match the demand of local 3D printers.
Tactile Picture Books Project – Positive 3D Printing
Tactile Picture Books Project (TPBP) is a project out of the University of Colorado, Boulder. This book project is turning children's books into tactile versions that blind children can use to learn Braille and read with their parents.
TPBP is working on a template program that will incorporate braille and the tactile pictures so future books can be quickly made. If you want to 3D print you own tactile book, they have posed them in Thingiverse here.
Open Biomedical Initiative – Positive 3D Printing
Open Biomedical Initiative (OBI) is another open source medical project like Glia Free Medical Hardware.
OBI is working to develop low-cost medical devices with a heavy emphasis on 3D printing. They have recently made headlines with their new wheelchair design, which is lighter and easier to customize than commercial wheelchairs on the market today.
In the future other projects can come out of OBI to bring affordable 3D printed devices around the world.
TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers
Tikkum Olam means "repairing the world".
This Israeli group of Makers has done a lot of work for people with disabilities, incorporating 3D printing at every stage of development. They have hosted Makeathons for specific challenges, and work around the world to help meet the specific needs of people with disabilities.
E-Nable – Positive 3D Printing
No story about the positives of 3D printing would be complete without e-Nable.
This online group had designed affordable prosthetic hands for children around the world. Given that hospital grade prosthesis cost tens of thousands of dollars for a specialist to make, the enable hands are a welcome and affordable alternative. At $50 or less in materials, the enable hands are far more affordable for growing children.
Anyone can volunteer to 3D print a hand, and e-Nable offers a program to ensure that the hand fits a child properly.
With the e-Nable hands, it is also possible to quickly print replacement parts. As the child grows, they can update their hands.


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What is a Flexural Member?
A member of a structure that is subjected to both tension and compression within its depth can be called as a flexural member. As per the American Concrete Institute, the following definitions for flexural members are given:
- Slab: The slab is a flexural member with a uniform depth that supports area loads over its surface. The slab is provided with reinforcement to take the flexure either in one direction or in both directions.
- Joist - Slab: A ribbed slab is a slab that takes ribs in one or two directions.
- Beam: The beam is a flexural member that is designed to carry both uniform and concentrated loads. This member can act a primary structural element in the case of a beam-column frame or it can be used to support the slabs or the joist-slabs.
- Girder: Girders are structural members that are used in order to support the beams and designed to span between the erected columns, walls or girders. The girders are always considered to be a primary member.
Note: The beams are flexural members as it will undergo tension in the bottom and compression in the top surface under the action of load. In the case of columns, most of them are not flexural members as they are loaded at the top and the whole is subjected to compression alone. The tie bar will have only tension throughout the entire cross-sectional area. In the case of trusses, they are designed such a way that some elements take tension and another take compression. Hence none of the members in a truss configuration will be considered as a flexural member.


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Raw Images
Image of Saturn-rings
N00223879.jpg was taken on 2014-05-10 12:04 (PDT) and received on Earth 2014-05-12 02:51 (PDT). The camera was pointing toward Saturn-rings, and the image was taken using the UV2 and CL2 filters. This image has not been validated or calibrated. A validated/calibrated image will be archived with the NASA Planetary Data System
For more information on raw images, checkout our frequently asked questions section.
Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/Space Science Institute


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Event Announcement: February Storytelling Session
Things to note:
- The cost has gone up a little as we have added a few things to enhance the enjoyment of the sessions.
- Due to structural changes to the event, we will not have a session in March, so after the next one will be in April. Prospective writers have a little more time to prepare.
Below are some images from the January Session (courtesy of VibesMW):
|Me with the prizes for the audience literature quiz
|Writers Dingaan Mithi and Mthamandeni Chatsala
responding to questions about their stories
|Writers (L to R) Victoria Machilika, Isaac Mafuel,
and Dingaan Mithi responding to questions about their stories
|A captive audience
|Writer OJ Hara reading his story on the "Golden Chair of Truth"
|Co-organiser and writer Wonawaka Gondwe


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Empowering Kids from all walks of life to read & write confidently
Who We Are
Based in Santaquin Utah, Skills on Wheels is a registered 501(C)(3) Nonprofit chartered with the sole purpose of assisting young children who are struggling to read and write.
During our in-person or zoom sessions, one of our instructors will work regularly with the child and their parent or legal guardian. The student will grow in their confidence, desire & skill. Meanwhile, their guardian will learn skills to help the child excel.
Debbie Sperry founded Skills on Wheels after seeing so many bright and vibrant children not learning basic reading skills. Armed with both years of formal training and experience helping struggling readers, Debbie knew she had the skills & the passion to make a difference.


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Undergraduate Admission Consultants in Dubai Abu Dhabi UAE
Brighter Prep helps Students of Dubai & Abu Dhabi to Apply for the Best Colleges in USA, UK, Singapore, Europe and Canada, Especially Ivy leagues, top Medical and Law Colleges.
Choosing which university to apply is a daunting operation, considering the demanding commitment of time and money. Choosing Brighter Prep Institute counseling services for assistance in this regard will alleviate your stress. We have all the information and tools to ensure that you get into the institution you are looking for.
We are experts in the knowledge of University Rankings by Grading, Courses Offered, and even QS Ratings and Regional Ratings. The latter ranks universities on the following 8 key areas: research quality, teaching quality, graduate employability, specialist subject, internationalization, infrastructure, community engagement and innovation. This not only allows you to choose options but also points out the strong points in your selection. This knowledge is critical if you're aiming to study at the most competitive institutions.
We also consider your own personal diversity and distinctive requirements from the university of choice. In addition we are familiar with all the locations of the universities and colleges; thereby offer valuable insight into the climatic, linguistic and social arenas that will also determine if they are suited as a choice.
So choose the best: Brighter Prep. Think smart; be assured of selection.
Standardized Test
Standardized tests are designed to test each individual objectively using the same questions and scoring rubrics irrespective of where they have been to school or what other exams they have been given. The objective is to come up with a common benchmark measurement which all educational facilities recognize.
It's used in US to check student's readiness for college (BS degree)
It tests your knowledge of reading, writing and math. The SAT score for each section can range from 200 to 800, so maximum total score is 1600. The average score for each section is around 500, so the average total score is about 1100.
SAT II (SAT Subject Tests)
SAT Subject Tests are the only national admissions tests where you choose the tests that best showcase your achievements and interests and give an opportunity to focus on what makes you uniquely qualified to increase your chances of selection. Some colleges require or recommend one or more SAT Subject Tests as part of the application, especially in specific majors or program of study.
They provide an opportunity for you to demonstrate achievement in subject areas that are not as reliant on English language mastery, such as math, science, or foreign languages. If you speak another language or learned another language outside of the traditional high school classroom, SAT Subject Tests are an excellent opportunity for you to demonstrate your bilingual (or multilingual) skills. Some colleges will even allow you to fulfill foreign language competency requirements.
It's a test for college admissions in US (for B.S level Degree. SAT is a competitor for ACT and most universities accept both scores. ACT assessment measures high school student's capability to complete college-level work. ACT has multiple choice tests covering four sections: English, mathematics, reading, and science.
You'll have 2 hours and 55 minutes to complete the subject tests (breaks are not included). There are 215 questions in all. Subject test scores range from 1 to 36. Only correct answers count towards the score. The four areas are then averaged together to come up with your overall/composite score.
The UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT) is a test used in the selection process by a consortium of UK university Medical and Dental Schools. The test is designed to give information on the candidates' cognitive abilities through four reasoning tests, with a fifth test, the situational judgment test testing attitudes and professional behavior. The test is used by universities to make more informed choices between medical and dental applicants.
International English Language Testing System. It's very similar to TOEFL. It's popular in UK, Australia & Canada. ( Academic ) It's score is also used for immigration purposes in some countries.( General ) Timing for the Test : 2 hours 30 minutes. Score out of 9 for each section: Overall score averaged to total possible: 9.
Computer Based Test of English as a Foreign Language. Used to judge test taker's English skills. Tests: Listening Reading Writing and Speaking, Timing for the test: 4 hours 30 minutes
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- Essay Guidance / CV editing
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- One on One Meetings
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- No. of Universities
- Summer School and Internships
College Selection
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Interactive Online Portal
Brighter Prep's online portal Advised Path helps you save your information online so that all your data is maintained in one centralized location. The portal extracts information based on your inputs and is also accessible to your counselor to streamline the entire process. Additionally, it helps you schedule your tests, meetings and other sessions according to your deadlines. You can also find updated information about the colleges you have selected.
Essay Guidance
The most interesting part of the application process is the essay writing. Though it might appear intimidating, this is your great opportunity to stand out from the rest of the applicants. Our editors will work closely with you to help you dig deep and identify the most relevant experiences and aspects of your personality that will give the admissions officers a clear picture of your uniqueness, motivation and interest in the major you have chosen.
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One on One Meeting
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Locations across North America, United Kingdom, Europe and other countries
The three major locations where we encourage our students to pursue their higher education are North America, United Kingdom and Europe, but we also offer assistance with studies in Asia and the Middle East.
Number of Universities
In assisting you to choose your best fit university based on your profile and interest, we have designed packages that cover applications to 8, 12 or 16 universities.
Interviews and Profile Assessment
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Successful Under Grad College Admission Students of Dubai JLT Sharjah Abu Dhabi UAE.
1) Aya Hamoodi,
Studying Industrial Engineering at the University of California Berkeley
Student of The British School Al Khubairat, Abu Dhabi
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Studying Economics at the University of Chicago
Student of The British School Al Khubairat, Abu Dhabi
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Student of The British School Al Khubairat, Abu Dhabi
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Studying Drama at New York University
Student of Dubai English Speaking College
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Student of Dubai International Academy
Admitted to Economics in UC Berkeley
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Admitted to Cambridge University for Computer Science with Mathematics
Students of Indian High School, Dubai
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Admitted to King's College London for Medicine
Student of Dubai American Academy
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8) Ramya Iyer
Student of Jumeirah College Dubai
Admitted to Babson College with 100% scholarship
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Student of Raha International School, Abu Dhabi
Admitted to London School of Economics for Economics program
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Student of Dubai Gem Private School
Studying Computer Science at Cornell University
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Admitted to University of Illinois Urbana Champaign for Food Science
Student of Emirates International School, Jumeirah, Dubai
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Studying Business at Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Student of Dubai Scholars, Dubai
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Studying Economics at the University of British Columbia, Canada
Student of Cambridge International School Dubai
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Studied Economics at Claremont McKenna College, USA
Student of United World College, Singapore
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Studying Economics and International Relations at Northeastern University with 100% Scholarship
Student of Good Shaperd School, ooty, India
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Studying Mechanical Engineering at University of Wisconsin Madison
Student of St.mary's High School dubai
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Studying Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Tech
Student of English College, Dubai
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Studying Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University
Student of Dubai Gem Private School
20) Elvis Rodrigues
Admitted to UCLA for Statistics
Student of Dubai International Academy, Dubai
21) Deep Dayaramani
Studying Chemical Engineering at University of California Berkeley
Student of JSS Private School Dubai
22) Ayanesh Kumar
Studying Pre Med at the University of Wisconsin madison
Student of The Millennium School Dubai
23) Gayatri John
Admitted to London School of Economics
Student of Gems Modern Academy


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Learning something new every day is one of the best parts of my job. That's what happens when I work among specialists (engineers, planners, police officers, firefighters, attorneys, utilities experts), interact with citizens and track down answers almost daily to media questions.
A couple of weeks ago, the city's Fiscal Services Office called and asked if I knew of a bank or private business that could exchange foreign currency into American dollars. It seems Fiscal had taken possession of coins — no paper money — from at least 30 different countries, but hadn't been able to find a way to convert them to U.S. dollars.
Knowing that the city sometimes accumulates unusual items through police seizures, my guess was that the coins came from a criminal case.
"No, they were collected over time from our parking meters," I was told.
The idea that dozens of coins from Thailand, Hungary, Israel and South Korea, to name a few, were dropped (forced?) into city parking meters really surprised me. But I suppose it makes sense when you consider the number of international students and visitors in College Station.
Although foreign coins may have fooled our parking meters in the past, those days are gone since the Planning & Development Services Department has replaced the old meters with new, high-tech models that accept credit and debit cards in addition to coins. You can drop in as many euros as you like, but no credit will appear on the meter.
Meanwhile, if you have any suggestions about where a pile of foreign coins can be exchanged, I'm eager to learn that, too.
Jay Socol
Director | Public Communications


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Sorry for the delay in getting this last post in, it completely skipped my mind. This is part three of my mini-series, part one covered element inspection and part two covers scripting.
In this post, we will look into some of the performance tools available to the developer toolbar in Internet Explorer. This will allow you to assess your SharePoint site, and see where some of the slow points are.
Let's get the developer toolbar open, press F12.
Profiler assess the scripts and functions running on the page. Out of the box, there's a ton running, and there's little we can do about it, it's all SharePoint. If you have some custom pieces in your site, especially those using client side development, then this tool may be of use.
Click the Profiler tab, then click Start profiling button. This may hang for a little, just give it a little time. When it's ready, the button will change to Stop profiling. Reload the page now. Once the page has fully reloaded, click Stop profiling. You'll then see your results.
The results will show you which functions in the client code are taking the longest. Sadly, a lot of them are SharePoint's, and we can't do much about it. You'll see a lot of functions that may be confusing in name, like 'Anonymous function'.
- If you sort by the Function column, you can find your functions a little easier.
- Sort by Inclusive Time to find the functions that took the most time, including child functions. Exclusive Time is the time it took for that one function.
- Doubleclick a function and it should send you to the Script tab, if it can find the function for you.
This is the real fun one, and gives us more direction on what's going on. Click the Network tab, then click Start capturing. Reload the page and you'll see results immediately.
This tells us what took so long to download, from scripts to CSS files to images. You can sort by the Taken (time it took to download) or Received (amount of data) columns to see which items on the page took the most time. Normally, the page itself, in my case home.aspx, took the longest. This is because this page contains all of the HTML markup you see. Rarely is there something that can be done about this size, other than if there are custom web parts spilling out extraneous markup.
This tool will tell you if there is a large image or script/CSS file that's taking long to download. You can take this data back to your developers and complain about the long times. They may have a shocked look on their face when you report this to them. Have fun with that ;). Large assets like images and script files can be optimized and minified to improve download speeds.
My next post will be on some of the other neat tools and advantages in the Developer Toolbar.
Til then, Happy SharePointing!


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Michael Glatt Maschinenbau GmbH in Abensberg is one of the market leaders in the field of manufacturing
high-quality pressure vessels and apparatus, such as columns, agitator vessels, reactors, fermenters, tanks and heat exchangers.
We were able to establish ourselves as a competent business partner, especially for the world market leaders in the chemical industry, pharmaceutical and biotechnology, and the silicon industry.
Continuous investment in our production allowed us to significantly develop our manufacturing capabilities.
Among other things, we have almost doubled our production space through the construction of new production halls.
By acquiring a milling and machining center, we were able to tap into new product and business areas in addition to our core business – vessels and apparatus construction – and further improve our productivity and quality.
Our performance is confirmed, among other things, by certifications, such as ISO 9001: 2015 and AD 2000 HP0. With the first certification in accordance with DIN EN 13445 in 2013, we offer our customers the opportunity to make their demands available in accordance with the well-known regulations AD2000 as well as internationally valid and harmonized regulations for worldwide deliveries. Successfully completed projects confirm this decision.
On our homepage you will get an overview of our current products and production possibilities. We would be very happy if we could awaken your interest in working together by presenting our possibilities.
|Martin Dreßen
Dipl. Ing. Maschinenbau
Managing director CEO
In the company since 2017
|Christoph Schaller
Industriemeister, EWS
Production Manager
Authorized Officer
Board of Management
In the company since 1987