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The Institute for Compassionate Leadership (ICL) was formed in 2012 by Lodro Rinzler, an author & meditation teacher based in New York City.
ICL serves to empower socially conscious, self-aware, and compassionate leaders by educating aspiring change-makers in meditation, community organizing, and 21st century leadership skills built for today's workplace environment.
ICL makes practices accessible to all, so that more compassionate leaders will rise up to meet worldwide challenges and strive to shape a better and brighter future for our planet. We recently loaded our full curriculum online, so that you can cultivate the skills of compassionate leadership alongside a full-time job and/or busy school schedule. Through working on the ICL teachings (below), along with the help of executive coaches, we offer the tools needed to become a more compassionate, self-aware leader.


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ACNM is seeking interested members to serve on the Standing Bylaws Committee, including up to six new members and a Chair. Ideally, the Bylaws Committee will include members with diversity in geographic representation, employment/experience in midwifery, and in length of membership within ACNM. Interested members should send an e-mail and CV to Connie Swentek at [email protected].
The following excerpt is from the Center for Association Leadership (ASAE) website describing the work of a Bylaws Committee:
The Bylaws Committee is charged with reviewing the organization?s bylaws and current practices to ensure that they are synchronized. Over time it is not uncommon for an organization?s practices to evolve so that they no longer follow the bylaws. The Bylaws Committee assesses why this has happened and recommends changes to either the organization?s practices or the bylaws. A Bylaws Committee can also be used to review current best practices and governance trends and make recommendations on those the organization should consider adopting. [http://bit.ly/eBowch]
The work of the Bylaws Committee includes:
? Review of Affiliate Bylaws revisions (as needed)
? Routine review of Standard Rules and Operating Procedures (SROPs) for ACNM Divisions, Sections, Committees, and Caucuses
? Remaining Affiliate Implementation:
o Non-US location Affiliates
o Formal designation of Chapters within Affiliates. Many Affiliates are using previous Chapter designations e.g., Region V Chapter 6. Chapters under Affiliate oversight need national consistency in designation.
? Periodic review of ACNM Bylaws by the Committee to facilitate proposed amendments
The Chair of the Bylaws Committee is responsible for the following:
1. 1. Oversight of the Bylaws Committee
2. 2. Supervising periodic review of the Bylaws, including gaining member input.
3. 3. Being a resource person for Affiliates regarding governance.
4. 4. Assisting in mentoring members for future leadership.
5. 5. Being a resource person for Committees, Divisions, caucuses, etc., for possible changes in their Standing Rules of Procedures (SROPs).
6. 6. Acting as contact for members who wish to propose Bylaws amendments (See Appendix).
7. 7. Assisting the proposer of an amendment in presenting their rationale, and as needed, obtain and present other perspectives.
8. 8. Presenting amendments to the Bylaws to the membership, both in writing when published and in person at the Annual Meeting.
9. Projected time commitment ? 4-6 hours/month
The Bylaws Chair must hold a clear understanding of the organizational structure and functions of the ACNM. This person also needs to serve as an educator for members about these issues.
Overview of the formal steps required to revise the ACNM Bylaws.
Who can recommend changes?
The bylaws are the governing documents of an organization. They create the structure within which work can be accomplished. In membership organizations such as ACNM, the Bylaws can be amended only by a member vote ? the Board of Directors cannot unilaterally make changes. Any member, including members of the board, can recommend changes that they believe will improve the function of the College. Some amendments are technical in nature; some will make substantial changes in how the organization is governed.
During a periodic review the Bylaws Chair will convene a Task Force to methodically review the Bylaws, including gaining input from the membership. As a result of that examination amendments to the Bylaws may be recommended.
How is an amendment submitted?
When a member wants to recommend an amendment to the bylaws, the proposed amendment must be submitted to the Chair of the Bylaws Committee in writing at least 120 days prior to the Annual Meeting. This is true even if an all member vote is requested. The Bylaws cycle runs with the membership meeting.
The Bylaws Committee Chair and the Committee members review the proposed change, and may discuss it with the proposer for clarification or to suggest alterations. They also have the responsibility to determine legitimacy ? whether the proposed amendments are possible under the laws and articles of incorporation. The Bylaws Committee cannot simply decide that a proposed amendment is frivolous and refuse to submit it. It is also the responsibility of the Committee to determine whether a vote will be in person at the Annual Meeting or by mail ballot. Once the Bylaws Committee has reviewed the proposed amendment, both the text and any explanatory materials are mailed out 60 days prior to the vote and posted on the ACNM website.
What is required for an amendment to pass?
Amendments to bylaws require a super-majority, to ensure that this is the will of most members. In order for an amendment to pass at the Annual Meeting, there must be a quorum present, and 2/3 of the voting members present must agree. (This is a minimum of 22% of all active members present at the meeting). When the ballot is by mail, 20% of active members must vote, and 2/3 of those must support the amendment. If a mail ballot fails for non-participation, the amendment is brought to the next annual meeting.
Are there any exceptions?
An amendment to change the name of the organization requires a two-step process. First, the amendment is submitted as described above for consideration during the Annual Meeting. A simple majority vote is required to send the amendment to the entire voting membership of the College. Within 180 days, the ballot is sent out. For this amendment to pass, a higher threshold is required. One third of all active members must vote, and 2/3 of those voting must support the amendment. This is intended to ensure that everyone has a voice in the decision. Few other amendments have as great an impact OUTSIDE the College. IF a name change amendment passes, it is up to the Board of Directors to determine the time frame in which it will be implemented.

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This Household Item Will Extend the Life of Your Favorite Perfume
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Considering the fact that we've graduated from large plastic bottles of pink and purple body spray circa the aughts and on to luxe (read: pricey) fragrances, prolonging the quality of said fragrances is imperative. And, unfortunately, incorrectly storing our perfume bottles is actually hindering their ability to smell as intended (even if they're arranged on an Instagram-worthy tray).
What are these incorrect storing methods, you ask? According to Mark Knitowski, senior vice president of product development and innovation for Victoria's Secret Beauty, warm environments deplete the quality of your favorite scents. "The best way to keep your fragrance fresh is to store it in a cool, unlit space, like a refrigerator. It can make the fragrance last up two years longer. Why? Because when fragrance is in heat and sunlight, it loses its intensity and impression due to heat's ability to evaporate the fragrance character. The more you store the fragrance this way, the better," he explains.
If placing your favorite bottle of Chanel No. 5 ($76) next to your leftovers freaks you out, another quick preservation trick is placing foil (yes, aluminum foil) around the bottle. Says Knitowski, "Cover with aluminum foil and keep in a dark, cool place like a cabinet or in a basement." It may not be an attractive way to store your product, but it's worth not diminishing the quality of your expensive eau de parfum, in our opinion.
But what about making your fragrance last longer on your body? Just create a base for the scent to thrive in, says Knitowski. "For lasting on the skin, layering with a lotion or oil will always lengthen the life of a fragrance."
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As I sat in the staff room at my school one afternoon just after classes closed for the day, the sound of students playing outside and the hot, humid air surrounded me. Not surrounding me, though, were three of the four 4-H advisors who agreed to meet with me that day so we could discuss […]Continue Reading
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I Want to Go to America
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The temperature has finally cooled to a breezy 27 ℃ after it had reached its peak of 32 ℃ earlier in the day. The sun is starting to set and the golden hour is upon us. The way the sun makes everything glow only makes me fall more in love with Yamoransa and I feel […]Continue Reading
Close Your Eyes
On the night after returning from a long trip back to Koforidua from the Centre for No-Till Agriculture (CNTA) in Kumasi, I took some time to gather all my thoughts and reflect about the events that took place over the past week and how much knowledge I have gained from that experience. I went outside […]Continue Reading
The Masterpiece of Life
As I am making my daily trek up the mountain to get cell service, my shirt is soaked from the beaming heat of the afternoon sun and the stifling humidity. Feeling absolutely miserable, I begin to hear my phone's familiar "ding" as the once patiently waiting messages now begin crowding into my inbox, and I […]Continue Reading
The 998 Good Bricks
Here I am, lying on the bed of my room, starring at my broken leg in Yamoransa, Ghana. As I stare at my broken leg, I have been wondering how much more challenging it has been to carry out my goals here in Ghana. The doctor told me to put no weight on my leg […]Continue Reading
Is foreign aid all bad? These days, it seems like almost everyone has something to say on the matter. Though I've personally maintained my silence for as long as I can suffer, today I will confess that I am no exception. Allow me to explain. I've spent the last 14 months living with, learning from, […]Continue Reading
Rain on a Tin Roof
It was one of the first class periods I was teaching on my own. I had spent hours meticulously working on my lesson plans, making sure each aspect of the lesson was planned out and properly prepared. My class period was to be held from 12:50 – 2:00pm, in the heat of the day. I […]Continue Reading
Helping without Hurting
When I first set foot in Mensah Dawa, so many questions ran through my head simultaneously. I wondered how my life would look here, if the people would treat me well, and will the students thrive under my instruction? As we came to my small house behind the school, we passed through the primary school […]Continue Reading
Now Take it to the Farmer
The suspense hung in the air as Professor Aaron Asare of the University of Cape Coast closed the novel cowpea seed presentation and it was time for the National Varietal Release and Registration Centre Committee to decide which varieties to take to the National Seed Council. Everyone shuffled outside the room as the gears behind […]Continue Reading


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Stars hoping Tim Thomas' 'madness' can carry them for foreseeable future
Tim Thomas' reputation is that of a madman in goal.
But after a few days of practice, the Stars are finding out the veteran netminder is more like a mad scientist.
"There is some method to my madness,'' Thomas said with a chuckle when asked about his unorthodox style.
With No. 1 goalie Kari Lehtonen sidelined by a head injury suffered in a collision with Minnesota's Erik Haula on Saturday night, Thomas is going to step into the spotlight this week. Lehtonen is officially listed as day-to-day, but Cristopher Nilstorp has been recalled from the AHL, and it's not difficult to imagine Thomas starting against Columbus on Monday, at St. Louis on Tuesday and possibly for awhile after that.
After acquiring Thomas from Florida on Wednesday, the Stars believe they are in good hands with the 39-year-old who won the Stanley Cup — and the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoffs MVP — in 2011 with Boston.
"He's not your conventional type of goaltender, but we knew that going in," Stars coach Lindy Ruff said. "He's a battler, he's athletic. He's been in the fire before and knows how to handle it, and that experience can help us."
Thomas is a quick goalie who attacks the puck at times and stays patiently in his butterfly position at times. His personality seems equally split, as he can show an icy calm during playoff overtime or a fiery intensity if you venture too close to his crease.
His appearance also contributes to his reputation, as he sports an odd collection of goalie masks, favors a pad style that makes him look shorter and squattier than he really is and doesn't mind wearing an old-fashioned mustache to complete the ensemble.
Yet he has thought out every aspect of his game.
Each mask has a different fit or provides different vision or protection, and he said he still is seeking the perfect fit, perfect vision and perfect protection. The pads provide an interesting look to shooters when the top of the pad blends into the uniform pants.
The butterfly slide from post to post while the puck is around the crease? Well, that's simply to keep the opposition from scoring goals.
"I've never thought I was going to be an innovator," Thomas said. "It's just in the course of trying to do my job, some things have come around. I'm just trying to find the most effective way to do the job based on how the game is now.''
Stars goalie coach Mike Valley said he has been impressed with Thomas in the short time the two have spent together. He said Thomas is always thinking and always experimenting. Valley, who recently released a book on goalie psychology titled The Power Within, said Thomas has a wealth of knowledge and experience.
"Just in getting to talk to him for a couple of days, you are so impressed with his thought process and how much he prepares and thinks things through," Valley said. "He's the type of athlete I think we can all learn from, every person in the locker room."
And if you want to get analytical, you can make the argument the Stars are actually lucky to get Thomas after he played 40 games with Florida and worked out any kinks in the system while going 16-20-3 this season.
"I think we have him at a good place in his career,'' Valley said.
Not unlike the balance Thomas shows in his ability to walk the line between intensity and calm in the game, the veteran also is well-positioned to tightrope across the opportunity the Stars currently present. He has the experience to enjoy the fight for a playoff spot and the hunger to know he doesn't have a lot of these battles remaining.
"The intensity ... it's fun to be a part of," Thomas said of diving into the pressure-cooker that awaits. "To me, it makes it easier to play."
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Tea Travel Stories
March 31, 2010
Greetings friends and family from Northern Laos!!!! What a place :)
For the past few days Jirka and I have really been roughing it. It's been a "raw, aboriginal" experience.
Laos is truly magnificent. As we have traveled up and around through many local village tribes, here we see people living off the land and constructing their homes out of raw materials and bamboo. The tribal people are dressed in traditional clothing, which consist of turbans, elaborate hand stitched fabrics, which they create by hand. It is truly stunning. Gold coins hand from their headpieces and the women were these decorative leg warmers and hand stitched sandals. They do not wish to have their pictures taken, as a local explained me that when you take their photo, you are taking a piece of their identity. I will hold these images in my heart, but was able to get a few photos before they threw stones at us. I was able to get some pieces of their handmade fabrics, which will hang in the Dobra Tea room. GGRRREEAAAT!!!!
The food in Laos is quite terrible really. We went to a market where, no joking they sell rats, bats, snakes and this weird flying dog creature which all the locals eat. They make kabobs out of this meat and it is local tradition. I can't bring myself to taste this, so I stick with white rice, some cooked vegetables and my greens powder :) he he the food is very spicy and salty yet its very bland.
I prepared some wild tea for us this morning, which helped us sink into the local flavors!
We traveled 7 hours by a van we rented up to the mountains of Pongsali, where we find magnificent wild old growth tea trees in Korman village that are scattered throughout the village. Her the culture of tea is really something. The locals pluck the tea and leave it out into the sun to wither and eventually try. They can leave it loose like this for loose leaf green pu er style tea.
We were on the hunt for "Sa Bang" style tea. The tribal people created bamboo pieces, which they stuff with the wild tea to oxidize more and create bamboo, style puer "Sa Bang" which means Bamboo Tea. Once the tea is packed they cook it again so it dries into this shape.
The taste is super smoky, similar to green puer Qing Bing. We searched for a while in this village because the markets were closed to purchase some Sa Bang and were finally successful :) As we were leaving a woman came out of her home with a bag full or rolled, and tied with fresh bamboo stalks Sa Bang. GRRREEATTTT The tea ladies were coming down the hill for the afternoon to sell their fresh pickings to a Chinese man who then pays them per kilo This was stunning to see. See attached pictures. We laughed with them and were dancing with excitement. They thought we were crazy.
Going down the mountain we find "young tea" gardens, which are not wild tea trees but are still very raw looking and produce big buds. I purchased some "young tea" style loose tea along with loose wild tea so we can taste and compare these!!
This was a very challenging experience to reach this area of Pongsali being on a set time schedule, we almost skipped this because of the distance but are now sooo thankful for this magnificent tea discovery. It is a blessing to witness and taste tea, which are part of everyday drinking and their culture. Tomorrow early morning we will travel to the border of China by bus.
As my friend Matthew mentioned who has traveled to this area Laos before told me before I left, "if you don't die in Laos at least 3 times you weren't actually there" Jirka and I counted 4 times :)
Today we relax in a small village of Udomxai to visit markets and do some emailing. We are tired.


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Even though the published literature on the proposed Business Improvement District (much of which has been published by City) talks as if it's a done deal, it's not. Taxpayers have a right to read about the potential positive aspects of such a program, and I applaud all those who have worked so diligently to collect and communicate this information. However, we also have the right to be educated about the possible downsides of BIDS. That's an ethical treatment of an issue.
I'm not saying I'm for or against BIDS. I don't have enough specific information on the potential downside to make that determination. The materials published by the Rochester Downtown Development Corporation offer only one side of the story, a bright, optimistic one that reads as though the BID has already been voted in. This type of approach is what Rolf Dobelli, in his international bestseller, "The Art of Thinking Clearly," explains is the fallacy of Forecast Illusion.
As a city taxpayer and property owner, I've read the materials, and my business partner met directly with members of the Rochester Downtown Development Corporation) at its May meeting. Here's what I still don't know:
Even though my extra charges will increase about 900 percent ($34 annually for Red Shirt services versus a jump to an estimated $350 annually for BID), no one can tell me exactly what extra services I will receive. I read and hear about a lot of generalities, but no specific checklist of exactly what I can count on at my property for this large an increase.
Who exactly is currently paying for all the BID printed materials, web page, guest speakers, and meetings? We were told it was all through grant money, but no specific grants were named nor were any costs of all of this shared.
Are there alternatives to a BID? No one on the BID committee seems to want to address this. Yet I look at other city successes (Rochester's South Avenue's development being one) that have been completed with a strong neighborhood association and citizens, not a BID.
Someone suggested to me, "Isn't a BID really just a tax on a tax?" When asked this, BID advocates say no, but no one seems to explain exactly how the services will differ and why these "extra" services cannot be a part of our current tax structure.
How will we know if the BID is a success? Even more important, what do we, the BID payers, receive back if it does not succeed? RDDC should produce SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time-based) goals and specific objectives that will measure the BID's success, and these should be monitored by an entity outside of the BID system.
As a property owner who loves this city, has made major improvements to what were two very rundown properties (without taking a nickel of the city's money to do it and being given no tax breaks), I'm just breaking even on one property. With a BID, I'll be pushed into the red, which means I'll consider moving out of the city and investing in a nearby suburb without a BID unless I can see both sides of the story.
I truly welcome specific answers to these questions. Perhaps the answers will convince me to stay in the city. I encourage every downtown taxpayer to ask questions (details at rochesterbid.org). As Mr. Dobelli suggests in his book, about the Forecast Illusion: "be critical when you encounter predictions...." I would ask the forecasters of the BID to communicate both sides of the argument publicly to those of us who will be paying the bill.
Marra is the owner of Indaba Enterprises.


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Posted on March 26, 2017
Drone Video of the Week: 2D RUN
This week's drone video of the week called "2D RUN" is unlike any drone video I have seen before. It's called "2D Run" and was created by photographer Marin Kafedjiiski. It features a top-down drone view of urban parkour… Read More
Posted on March 1, 2017
Hey, I Need Your Help! ;) From Where I Drone Community Video
Hey From Where I Drone family let's make a video together! I want to create the first ever #fromwhereidrone community video! So I need you to send me your single BEST, most beautiful, short drone video clip and… Read More
Posted on February 1, 2017
Drone Video of the Week: Icarus
Vadim Sherbakov is an interactive web and mobile application art director and photographer based in Moscow, Russia. "Icarus", Vadim's second drone film, takes us on a gorgeous journey through Italy, Scotland and Russia. TweetPinEmailShare1616 Shares
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Drone Video of the Week: Like A Bird Over Portugal in 4K
Bernardo Bacalhau is a self taught photographer and cinematographer who has only been filming with a drone for only a year. This is his first cinematic video and it features scenic views of Lisbon and Oporto which are… Read More


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This came together fairly quickly using bits and pieces from my stash. I used a ready-made card base but wanted to give it a more vintage look so I masked the scalloped edge and stamped a vintage Christmas image (Recollections) repeatedly in Simon Says Stamp khaki. Then I inked all around the edges with Vintage Photo Distress Ink.
The glittery vintage snowman, red-foil greeting and snowflake are from K and Company. I added a tiny piece of lace at the bottom left corner, and some threaded sequins at the top. Here's a photo that shows more of the sparkle on the snowman.
I would like to join the following challenges:
- Christmas Cards All Year Round Snowmen UE
- Crafting by Designs Get Ready for Christmas 1/3
- Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge Merry and Bright UE
- Crimbo Crackers Vintage UE
- Natalie and Amy's Christmas 1/3
- Open-Minded Crafting Fun Vintage 1/3
- Rudolph Day AG Christmas 1E C10
- Simon Says Stamp Wednesday AG 2/5
- Sparkles Monthly Vintage or Shabby Chic 1/3
- The 12 Months of Christmas Link-up Home for the Holidays Vintage 1/3 (FT)


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By : cocoaeric | Comments Off | On : January 6, 2013 | Category : Cakes, Wedding Cakes
This cake is frosted in buttercream and decorated in fresh tropical flowers. The cake was served at a reception held on Elihu Island, off the coast of Mystic, CT.
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Live Twittering a Surgical Procedure – Case Study with High Point Regional Health System
Companies are using HootSuite in all sorts of creative ways and we truly enjoy discovering the ways you utilize social media to effectuate business or organizational aims.
We heard about a hospital who live-Twittered a surgery and thought we'd share their story with you. Their objective was to help educate patients about medical issues as well as show their innovative use of the new media.
With help from the hospital's Interactive Media Specialist Kelley O'Brien (@kelleyob), we crafted a brief case study to share the tips and tactics used for, "finding new ways to engage with patients."


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Contract Hire is a popular choice for business customers and a great way for you to be able to drive the vehicle of your choice. With a Contract Hire agreement you are hiring the vehicle rather than owning it.
If you are a VAT registered business you can reclaim 50% VAT on rentals and up to 100% on maintenance charges. We would recommend businesses take advice from a tax adviser or accountant if considering Contract Hire to see how much the individual business can reclaim on rentals and maintenance charges.
After deciding the car you would like to hire and discussing what payment period would be best for you, you will then agree with our approved experts your maximum annual mileage, and how much you would like to spend on your deposit and monthly payments. Once you have come to the end of your agreement, you can return the car to the dealership and discuss further contract options if desired (please note excess mileage charges and wear and tear may be payable to the finance company).


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As you may be aware, the US Postal Service recently released (1998) its new "Fund the Cure" stamp to help fund breast cancer research
Since 1998, the stamp has raised more than $50 million for breast cancer research
ALRIGHT EVERYONE, lets do this!!!!!! We need those of you who are great at forwarding information to your e-mail network. Please read and pass this on. It would be wonderful if 2005 were the year a cure for breast cancer was found!! This is one e-mail you should be glad to pass on. The notion that we could raise $35 million by buying a book of stamps is powerful!
Breast Cancer Stamp - It's gorgeous!
As you may be aware, the US Postal Service released
its "Fund the Cure" stamp to help fund breast cancer research in 1998. The stamp
was designed by Ethel Kessler of
Instead of the routine 37cents for a stamp, this one cost 45 cents. The additional 8 cents will go to breast cancer research. A "normal" book costs $7.40. This one is only $9.00. It takes a few minutes in line at the Post Office and means so much. We can raise an additional $35,000,000 for this vital research in 2005.
Just as important as the money is our support. What a statement it would make if the stamp outsold the lottery this week. What a statesment it would make that we care. I would urge you to do two things TODAY:
1. Go out and purchase some of these stamps.
2. E-mail your friends to do the same. We all know women and their families whose lives are turned upside-down by breast cancer. It takes so little to do so much in this drive. I think we can all afford the additional 1.20 cents the new book costs.
Please help & pass this on.
Simply e-mail this page http://www.cojoweb.com/ref-breast-cancer-stamp.html to everyone you know.
Fund the Fight Breast Cancer Stamp
The stamp depicts Diana, the huntress and goddess of fertility, reaching behind her head to pull an arrow from her quiver to fend off an enemy, in this case, breast cancer. The image reflects the same position that a woman assumes for a breast self-exam and mammography.
Latest News: Over 600 Million stamps sold!
Since 1998, the stamp has raised more than $50 million for breast cancer research.
The U.S. Postal Service currently has
three 45-cent fundraising or "semi-postal" stamps available for purchase at Post
Offices, online at The Postal Store,
and by toll-free phone order at 1 800 STAMP-24.
The price of a semi-postal pays for the First-Class single-piece postage rate in effect at the time of purchase plus an amount to fund causes that the Postal Service determines to be in the national public interest and appropriate. By law, revenue from sales (minus postage and the reasonable costs of the Postal Service) is to be transferred to a selected executive agency or agencies.


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Local Master Designer To Represent The Northwest At Hair Show in Vegas
Yvette Garcia, "Master Designer" at advertiser Market Place Salon and Day Spa (soon to be Serenza Salon and Spa) in Burien has been honored by It&ly (Italy) Hairfashion to be one of 10 nationally chosen stylists to work behind the scenes at Italy's annual hair show "Hollywood Loves Vegas"!
Yvette will join salon owner Daniel Keane in this show. She'll be working behind the scenes with famous Hollywood hair designers that have worked on films such as Sex and the City and Twilight Eclipse to name a few. Daniel will be working on-stage, as he has so many times over his career.
Yvette tells The B-Town Blog that "it was nice to be invited to participate working back stage." She feels she was invited to go because of her color expertise. "It's a great opportunity for me. It will be fun working hands on with top Hollywood stylists," she said. She'll start her day with a Sunday 6am flight to Vegas and begins her backstage work at 9am sharp.
But Vegas won't be all work and no play for Yvette and Daniel. After a day of styling with the stars of the industry, they'll attend a V.I.P. party at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino's Body English Nightclub. Arriving fashionably late by Burien standards – after 9pm – they'll mingle with the Hollywood stylists, media and other V.I.P. guests.
Over 400 national and international guests will converge on Vegas for this show. After a Sunday of stylin', attendees (including Yvette) will spend Monday and Tuesday learning new trends in the hair industry through workshops and seminars.
Yvette has been with Daniel and Market Place for 10 years. She started as Daniel's assistant and has been his "right-hand-man" for the past six years. They work together as a team, and she makes sure the salon runs smoothly in his absence.
Market Place Salon has carried Italy Hairfashion products since 1990. According to Yvette, "they are the among the finest haircolors in the world. Created by the premier Haircolor chemist on the planet, they are 98% naturally derived and provide superior colors that last. They also have a line of styling products that are based on Desert cactus essential oils that were designed with input from the finest European stylists."
Yvette has promised to share her Star-sighting photos with BTB, so stay tuned…
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Friday, December 9, 2016
Snow Day Play
On Friday I met my friends, Bert, Megan, Miss Sophie and Masiy Day for a fun filled day of play in the snow at a park. Boy oh boy we had the best time. We chased each other, romped around, leaped high in the air, and Bert and I had a contest to see who could jump the highest into a pine tree. Oh and speaking of pine trees, we found a freaky large pine cone. Momma put it up out of our reach on top of some tables stacked on each other. And my amazing pal Bert figured out how to get the pine cone!!! He did it in less than 30 seconds. All the humans were in awe. But not me cuz I know Bert is AMAZING and so very very smart. Hope you enjoy our video of a GREAT, Terrific, Super Fantastic day.
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Buddy that is so great that you had snow much fun... and if you welcome the snow with friends it even becomes more snow... and more fun!ReplyDelete
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Snow zoomies with furpals... fantabulous!!! Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx
Wow you can jump SO high.ReplyDelete
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Wow!! I think that was almost as fun to watch as it actually was for the dogs - pure unadulterated joy! Thanks for sharing :) Oh, and I agree - Bert is amazing!ReplyDelete
Oh, how I wish we had a snow day!!! Or just that we could meet up with you and play! Either one!ReplyDelete
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Looks like so much fun!ReplyDelete
We hope you got the gift we sent. It ways it was left on the porch.
So much fun in the snow!!! So happy for you and your friends!!! Keep sharing more fun videos with us:)ReplyDelete
I love seeing such joyfulness. Thank you for giving me a big smile!ReplyDelete


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My uncle created four parcels using a parcel map approximately two years ago, and then gave me one of the parcels as a gift. May I now subdivide that parcel into four new parcels using a parcel map?
Receiving a parcel as a gift and then subdivide that parcel into four new parcels using a parcel map
California Surveyor
Summer 2008 Issue #155
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My uncle created four parcels using a parcel map approximately two years ago, and then gave me one of the parcels as a gift. May I now subdivide that parcel into four new parcels using a parcel map?
The Basic Mapping Rules
This is an excellent question that raises the issue commonly referred to as "quartering," or "four-by-fouring" i.e., whether the actively is in fact the successive division of contiguous parcels into four parcels by the common owner of the contiguous parcels.
The Map Act sets up two different but similar mapping approaches, depending on the number of lots sought to be created: (1) A two-step approach is generally required for a subdivision that seeks to create five or more parcels – approval of a "tentative" map (non-recordable), followed by a "final" map (recordable); whereas (2) A simpler, one-step approach is generally required for a subdivision that seeks to create four or fewer parcels – approval of a recordable "parcel" map. (Gov. Code §§ 66426, 66428.) The tentative/final map process is the heart and soul of the Map Act, whereas parcel maps were not added to the Map Act's regulations until the early 1970s. The parcel map process is designed to be simpler than the tentative-final map process because subdivisions of four or fewer parcels are generally thought to be – and hence are treated as – simpler subdivisions.
Quartering becomes a concern under the Map Act when it is used to avoid the tentative/final mapping requirements by continually subdividing contiguous parcels into four or fewer parcels in order to use the simpler parcel map approach. In response, certain rules have developed that are designed to prevent unlawful quartering. Unfortunately, the substance of these rules is not clear, nor is their enforceability. The only rules we know of come from two published court decisions and a few California Attorney general opinions, all of which are over thirty years old.
We do know, as a rule, that the successive division of contiguous parcels by the same subdivider will be considered together for purposes of determining the number of parcels to be created. Bright v. Board of Supervisors, 66 Cal.App.3d 191 (1977). We also know, as a rule, that two or more different subdividers cannot purposefully attempt to evade the tentative-final map requirements by successively dividing parcels into four or fewer parcels. Pratt v. Adams, 229 Cal.App.2d 602 (1964).
However, the law against quartering becomes fuzzy in determining whether two or more subdividers are working together to purposefully evade the tentative-final map requirements. The only known legal authority addressing this question is a California Attorney General opinion from 1972 (55 Cal. Ops. Atty. Gen. 414, 417 (1972)). In that opinion, the Attorney General stated the following rule:
If there is evidence that the transfer is not an "arm's length transaction," for example, a sale for inadequate compensation, a transfer to a close relative or business associates, retention of control or financial interest, or generally a transfer which is part of a conspiracy to evade the Subdivision Map Act, the total number of lots should be treated as a subdivision.
In other words, it appears that the Attorney General is applying an "agency relationship" between the parties so that later subdivisions are actually counted against the original subdivider (who is acting in agency with the later subdividers). However, this rule from the Attorney General raises several questions. We note that the Attorney General opinion was issued in November of 1972, which was the same year that the Legislature added parcel maps to the Map Act. The Prior to 1972, the Map Act did not apply at all to subdivisions of four or fewer parcels. The opinion reads as though the Attorney General was not aware of the parcel maps legislation. Query whether the Attorney General would have established a different rule, or found no rule necessary, had the Attorney General been aware of parcel maps.
In addition, the particular examples of unauthorized transactions described by the Attorney General are vague. What is inadequate compensation and why does that matter? Who would be considered a close relative or business associate and why does that matter if the original subdivider is not getting anything out of the later subdivision (money wise or otherwise)? How much control or financial interest may the seller retain or is any compensation enough to make the subsequent subdivider subject to the tentative/final rule?
Perhaps the question presented here is best answered if we consider the reasons behind the rules against quartering. The reason stated by the Attorney General is generally to prevent conspiracies to evade the Map Act; that is, to use parcel maps where tentative/final maps would and should be required. The key question becomes whether the subsequent subdivider is in reality the agent of the original subdivider, and therefore that the original subdivider is in reality the only subdivider.
For example, let us suppose that for the present question, the uncle gave the parcel in question to his nephew as a gift, but under the condition that the uncle would receive some of the profits from the sale of the parcels created by the nephew. The uncle would have given the appearance of having created only four parcels, and the nephew having created four, but in reality the nephew is the agent of the uncle and the uncle created all eight parcels. But, conversely, should the same result occur when the uncle is truly gifting the land to his nephew and wants nothing in return?
In the authors' opinion, the answer to the question depends on whether or not the nephew is acting as the agent of the uncle.
Are Concerns About Quartering Justified?
The foregoing discussion leads us to the broader question of whether express rules against quartering are necessary at all. Arguably, local governments already have all the tools they need to address the potential problem of quartering. As mentioned above, practically speaking, many local governments impose no greater or more encompassing conditions of approval on a tentative map than it would on a parcel map. Therefore, there would be no discernable difference between the two. In addition, the local government can locally require a tentative parcel map where a parcel map is otherwise required. (Gov. Code § 66428.) These tools would allow local governments to remove any practical benefit from the subdividers using quartering to avoid the requirements of the tentative-final map process.
Local governments also have the power to ask any and all questions they desire in their application for a parcel map. The application can inquire about the nature of the ownership of the property, how the property was transferred to the current owner, what entities were involved in the transaction, the nature of the transaction, and what, if any, subdivisions have occurred on the property or adjacent properties recently. In short, local government is able to obtain all the information it needs to determine whether or not a tentative map is required before an unlawful quartering occurs.
Lastly, for now, consider the typical situation in which quartering occurs. Generally, it is an unwitting subdivider who seeks to create four or fewer lots on a property, which, when considered with lots previously created on an adjacent property, would result in the creation of five or more total lots. In this situation, a tentative and final map are required for the subsequent subdivision. But one must ask what purpose is served by requiring this subsequent subdivision to go through a tentative and final map process where fewer than five lots are being created. The tentative and final map process would make sense if all of the lots, the new lots and the previous lots from the adjacent property, were subject to this process, but they are not. Only the fewer than five lots in the subsequent subdivision are subject to the tentative and final map process.
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As the foregoing illustrates, quartering and the proper counting of parcels can be a complicated task. However, the Map Act, if understood and utilized properly, provides all the tools local governments need.


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Technological advancements have given today's teenagers access to a lot of things their parents could hardly envision at that age: The Internet. iPads. And marijuana many times more powerful than what people smoked in the 1970s.
The rise in marijuana use among teens, as documented by recent national surveys, comes as particularly alarming to health advocates because marijuana is more potent than ever before, experts say. That means the pot youth are smoking today carries a greater risk of harm than what their parents might have experienced a generation ago.
"The people who are growing marijuana have improved their techniques," Stephen Pasierb, president and CEO of the Partnership at Drugfree.org, said in phone interview. "Nobody's cleaning seeds out of marijuana on a record album like they used to do in the old days."
Counter-drug investigators say the trend is increasingly evident in North Carolina too, as clandestine domestic producers perfect their techniques and harness science to genetically engineer their yields.
Growing marijuana indoors, a common practice among domestic cultivators, allows producers to manipulate temperatures, carbon dioxide levels and other environmental elements. That degree of control, coupled with the selective breeding of more powerful cannabis strains, enables the production of highly potent plants.
"They cross strains like they're breeding dogs," said Special Agent Gregory Peckinpaugh, domestic cannabis eradication suppression coordinator for the Drug Enforcement Agency's Atlanta field division, which covers North Carolina. As a result, he said, "the quality of marijuana both indoors and out domestically has gone up exponentially."
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Renowned for its stunning white sand beaches and crystal clear waters, rich culture and flavored cuisine, Thailand is a Southeast Asian paradise.
But today we won't talk about its scenic beauty, fabulous temples, lovely population and other common things people like about Thailand. Instead, let's talk about the little things of day-to-day live that will surprise you.
The 12 unexpected things that stood out when travelling in Thailand:
1. You can stop for a nap anywhere anytime
2. English class in the rural mountainous schools of Northern Thailand focuses on business keywords
3. Fashion is everywhere
4. Bangkok traffic jam is a colorful rainbow of vehicles
5. Curious contrast between urban pollution and refined street cuisine
6. Organised mess of the shopping markets in Chiang Mai
7. Ingenious engineering
8. Laid back hotel reception
9. Gas stations by day transforming into trendy bars by night
10. Cheap and cheerful improvised hair salons on the street
11. The mobile 'bank-on-wheels' fitted in van
12. Surrealist market on the rail tracks
Let us know if you have captured other unexpected or amusing scenes while travelling abroad!


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Many types of woods can be cut, or engraved with laser machines. This cutting and engraving method is guided by computer programming so the design can be intricate or classically simple. Computer guidance is more exact than handheld and guided machinery. Boss laser equipment is available to create all kinds of designs in almost any kind of wood. Focused laser beams of light reach a high temperature, enabling them to precisely evaporate the wood in chosen areas creating designs.
What Kinds Of Wood Can Be Laser Cut?
The kinds of wood that work with laser technology include beechwood, poplar, veneers, maple, hickory, MDF, cherry, alder, and other fine woods. These woods can be made into toys, decorative items of many types, awards, signage, gifts, toy models, puzzles, maps, and wood inlays. The finished projects can also include Christmas decorations and artworks. The imagination is the only limit.
How Does Laser work On Wood?
A high temperature focused laser beam evaporates wood in chosen areas. The laser is directed by computer programs for accuracy. The cutting is accompanied by smoke escaping from the wood being processed. The focused laser beam does its work without exerting pressure on the wood so no clamping to work area is needed. The high processing speeds allow for a cleaner edge on the finished project. This saves processing time. CO2 powered lasers are able to cut or engrave with high detail and intricate designs. This process does not create wood chips and sawdust to clean up afterward so time is saved in post-production.
Benefits Of Laser Production
Laser cutting and engraving have benefits over older methods. The work is more precise and leaves little residue to clean up. Laser cutting is a speedy process that allows production to increase and more work to be completed each day. If a design needs changing, the changes are made in the design fed to the computer. A test piece can be produced before the regular run begins. This process lends itself to custom designs and small runs as well as large runs. This cuts down on defective and damaged production pieces. So, laser cutter wood projects can be more profitable. Check out the website for more information.


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The William Chrisman girls basketball team was ready from the outset Monday night.
The Bears jumped to a 25-10 lead after one quarter and extended it to 48-15 by halftime on the way to a Suburban Middle Six rout over host Oak Park.
Bri Burns fired in 19 points to lead a balanced attack for the Bears, who improved to 13-7 overall and 4-2 in the conference.
Adreon Bell added 14 points, Malia Atagi contributed 13 and Janelle Acevedo and Jennifer David each had 10 to help spark the Bears.
OAK GROVE 61, EXCELSIOR SPRINGS 36: Oak Grove had three players in double figures as they easily cruised past host Excelsior Springs in a Missouri River Valley Conference West showdown Monday.
Lilli Weir led Oak Grove (7-11, 1-3) with 19 points, Kaitlyn Marsh had 18 and Sophie Heldenbrand added 13.
"I thought after the first quarter we picked up our play," Oak Grove coach Jared Broughton said. "We attacked the rim and got them into foul trouble. We put the game out of reach in the third quarter, and ee did a great job on the glass."
LEE'S SUMMIT NORTH 57, PARK HILL 47: Aiyana Johnson had a monster game, tallying a double-double with 21 points and 15 rebounds to help Lee's Summit North stay undefeated in a win over the host Trojans in a Suburban Big Seven contest Monday.
Aaliyah Johsnon added 12 points and Alexis Griffin and Anija Frazier chipped in with nine each for the Broncos (19-0, 8-0), who went 8 of 10 from the free-throw line.


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Throne of the Crescent Moon is the debut novel from Saladin Ahmed, who has been a finalist for both the Nebula and Campbell awards. It was released February 7th, 2012 by DAW books.
The Blurb
The Crescent Moon Kingdoms, land of djenn and ghuls, Khalifs and killers, is on the brink of civil war. To make things worse, a series of brutal supernatural murders strikes at the heart of the Kingdoms. And it's up to Doctor Adoulla Makhslood to solve them.
"The last real ghul hunter in the great city of Dhamsawaat," Adoulla just wants a quiet cup of tea. But when an old flame's family is murdered, he is drawn back to the hunter's path. Recruiting old companions and new, Adoulla races against time–and struggles against his own misgivings–to discover a plot for the Throne of the Crescent Moon that threatens to turn Dhamsawaat, and the world itself, into a blood-soaked ruin. [On Goodreads]
The Review
Y'know. I had this whole 2,000 word review all typed up where I ranted about a review of this book that, essentially, called it misogynistic and shit writing. But I don't feel like editing that crazy rage-fest.
So here's what I'll say instead: that review was wrong. So very, very wrong. I admit, there was one moment while reading this book where I had a fly-off-the-handle-feminist moment. Then, I took a step back, a deep breath, and realized that one stray thought by a character balanced against the incredible ass-kicking action of all the females in this book makes my initial knee-jerk invalid.
Does this novel fail the Bechdel test? Erm. Without double checking to be 100% sure, I'm gonna say – yeah, it does. Are there about a bajillion other fantasy novels out there that are also Bechdel fails but that are just as worthy of a read? Also yep.
So why read this one? Because it's worthy in a different way. Ditch your European-grown fantasy roots and saddle up for something a little more "birthplace of civilization" flavored. Did I fall in love with this novel? I have to admit that, no, I didn't. Did I enjoy it? Yep, quite thoroughly actually and I found it completely worth the time I invested in it.
There's just one piece of my rage-fest rant that I have to relate here. One of the beefs the review I read had (and to which I am not going to link to here) was that one of the main female characters is a sort of were-lion and her powers are inaccessible to her during menses. So, of course, there was a bit of feminist rage about "OMG why does she have to be powerless three days out of the month simply because she's a woman that's so misogynistic!!!1!one" (paraphrasing, not a direct quote).
To which I say:
1) Traditional mythology, fable, and even other fantasy books all have tons of references to a woman's power being tied to her menstrual cycle. This is not new, and ranting simply because a MAN dared to use it as a plot device is, frankly, in my opinion very silly.
2) Why do we even have to look at it as "She's being stripped of her power for being a woman!" at all? For one: her power is being limited, which can only be a good thing. She is still a bad-ass, shape-shifting lion who kicks ALL KIND OF ASS during all the crazy fight scenes. (Seriously – super exciting fight scenes!) Remember "absolute power corrupts absolutely"? How about, "unlimited power makes for a boring fucking character"? (Hm. Sounds like something Chuck Wendig would say, but I digress.) Her power is being limited in a way that not only makes sense within the confines of the world, but it's being done in such a manner that she's forced to look at the world not as an animal but as a human being and, yes, a woman. Which brings me to my next point…
3) Why is it okay for other fantasy writers (even men) to write werewolves as creatures who are tied to the same sort of lunar cycle but not in this case? Because this author came right out and tied it to menses instead of being coy about it? Honestly, I'd rather have it this way. At least it gives some sort of vaguely scientific reasoning – more so than "the moon made her turn into a monster!".
Creating a strong feminine character doesn't mean stripping her of everything that makes her a woman. In fact, that's quite the opposite. I see the author here creating a character who, while being constrained by the fact that yes, she is actually female, works within those limitations to become that much more powerful. Which is how it works in real life, isn't it?
Bottom line: do you want another cookie-cutter, leather-wearing, bed-hopping Bond knock-off with an X chromosome or would you like to maybe see an actual girl dealing with all the things a girl has to deal with? Which includes, for those unwilling to face it (both in fantasy reviews and in modern politics!), menstruation and thinking about child-bearing.
Argh. I swore I wouldn't rant, and I did it anyway.
One of my favorite things about this book is that our heroes are mostly old people (there are a couple of young ones, a displaced youth and an apprentice, but they are rash and young and smartly idiotic in the way that only teenagers really can be). It's refreshing to see a fantasy that ISN'T a coming-of-age story. Our hero, Adoulla, is around sixty and world-weary and feeling ready for his long-overdue (at least in his opinion) dirt-nap when we meet him. There is a charm to the elderly in that they are fearless and unafraid of looking foolish (whether it is being overly sentimental about worldly possessions or absurdly proud of their own flatulence). This book captures that perfectly, and I hope to have 1/10th the sass at that age that any of these characters do.
Just read this book. Especially if you enjoy unique fantasy settings, such as N.K. Jemisin's The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms or Brandon Sanderson's A Way of Kings. It's worth it, and it's a fraction of the size of other door-stopper fantasies written by the likes of Rothfuss, Jordan, Sanderson, et al. You can read it in a weekend, form your own opinion, and wedge your mind open just the tiniest of fractions. It'll be good for you. But don't take it from me. Read the damned book already and stop taking advice from opinionated strangers on the internet!


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Underlying the College's Strategic Plan are five assumptions that relate to a one-college alignment; resources; institutional research; facilities, programming and technologies; and communication.
Continue One-College Alignment: The Plan assumes that the College operates as one college with multiple campuses, centers, programs and services. Common policies and procedures and consistent business practices will guide the College as the Plan is implemented. Leaders of the College may serve in multiple leadership roles, but the priority role must always be to the College-wide focus, "What is best for the San Jacinto College community as a whole?" We will focus on providing students with a consistent, quality educational experience across all locations, programs and services.
Optimize Resources: The Plan assumes that the College will allocate and repurpose funding sources to adequately support the initiatives and strategies in the Plan. It is also assumed that the College will leverage resources to adequately support the strategies and initiatives in the Plan by exploring and actively seeking additional funding sources. Finally, the College seeks to operate efficiently and examines methods to reduce costs.
Embrace Institutional Research: The Plan assumes that the College will support the institutional research functions necessary to develop and assess the strategies and initiatives in the Plan. We will continue to embrace data-informed decision making; it is assumed that decisions and actions must answer the ultimate question, "How does this improve student success?"
Align Facilities, Programming, and Technologies: The Plan assumes that the College will acquire and utilize appropriate technologies and facilities to support and advance the strategies and initiatives in the Plan. The Plan also assumes that current needs are addressed while envisioning requirements for the future.
Active Communication: The Plan assumes that the College will develop and disseminate information necessary to implement, support and advance the strategies and initiatives in the Plan. Such communications will be open and transparent and will require active participation by all employees.
The San Jacinto College District is committed to equal opportunity for all students, employees, and applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, pregnancy, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. The following College official has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the College's non-discrimination policies: Vice Chancellor of Human Resources, 4620 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, TX 77504; 281-991-2659; firstname.lastname@example.com


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What It's Like to Work with an Everlane Model
On Monday, my teammate on this new project was asking me about Everlane, I can only assume because I looked super awesome wearing it. (Or she might have been concerned about the lack of variety in my wardrobe. It's hard to tell.) When she casually mentioned the coolest thing...
She's like a for-real famous Everlane model. Like, I've laid eyes on her photo before we even worked together. 'Rachel, size 4', that's her!
Yep. I work with an Everlane model. #cantevenrightnow
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being able to step back and look at all my hard work I've buried myself in this past fall.
|Behind glass, near the theatres in The Centre at Circle & 8th, Saskatoon
I love that blogging is like playing with Legos. One little brick at a time, and before you know it there is a huge compilation of stories and photos and tutorials and links... It's been so intimidating, but so worth the effort.
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I love the international connections it's been creating. I hear Australia and the UK calling : ). How incredible.
I love that it's winter now, time to hibernate a bit...
Though I cannot believe that the year is coming to a close, it's flabbergasting to look at all I've acheived in 2012. 2013 will be even bigger. Fasten your seatbelts. : )
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Justin Durham, who graduated from New Trier High School in 2014 before earning his Bachelor of Arts from the National Centre for Circus Arts in London, returned to his alma mater to share various circus arts and dance techniques with the students of Menz Dance, one of his favorite performance groups from his time at New Trier.
As part of the New Trier Fine Arts Association's (NTFAA) Guest Artist program, Durham, currently a member of Chicago's Midnight Circus, visited on Tuesday, November 21. He engaged 38 Menz Dance members in various performative exercises, from hand-balancing and aerial techniques to group acrobatics and counterweight balances.
The NTFAA is a not-for-profit parent organization dedicated to promoting and enhancing the student experience in the Fine Arts, as well as connecting the families of Fine Arts students. Similarly, Midnight Circus believes in the power of live performance to engage, inspire, entertain, educate, and empower audiences and the community beyond, which made the workshop particularly compelling for Durham, faculty member Chris Rutt, and participants alike.
"The legacy of Menz Dance is a strong one, and alums continue to return to New Trier to give back to a community to which they felt connected," said Rutt, who teachers Menz Dance. "This is a win-win, as students see how dance serves alums pursuing a career in the arts while learning some skills in the process."
During Durham's visit, Menz Dance students learned physically challenging movements often used by circus and aerial performers and hand-balancers, combined with more traditional dance components. In addition, Durham discussed his path since graduating New Trier, inspiring current students to continue working hard while envisioning a future path in the arts.
As for Durham, who seeks to merge circus with dance to push the boundaries of the art forms, the students' enthusiastic response to the workshop proves the power of "cross-pollination" between disciplines.
"I definitely enjoyed this and think it will be cool to incorporate these movement ideas into future dances," said junior Zach Blickstein.
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This is a basic skill of engineering which I was taught early on. But in today's world where many people begin recording at home, while it's likely that some of you have heard of it, you may have no idea why you do it, or even what it means.
The reason for it is rather simple, but may sound complex. When you think of it, it makes total sense. Every sound has a positive pressure wave created. The drum, guitar, voice, whatever, makes a sound and the air molecules move from that sound source out into space. When a single microphone is struck by those moving air molecules, it's converted to an electrical signal which goes to the mic preamp and into whatever interface you use for recording. Assuming all of your wiring is correct, it will then go thru that chain and come out your speakers with a positive push from your speakers. (The speaker moves toward you) So with one mic, all is well, generally speaking. (I'll address this more in Recording tip #28 for when that might not be the case)
So again, assuming all is well with one mic, you're fine. But if you use more than one mic you need to check for phase consistency. Why is that? The most obvious example for this is when you record drums. Here you typically have overhead mics, and mics on the toms, snare, high hat, and kick drum. When the drummer strikes the snare or toms, the pressure wave moves from the drum into the air, captured by the close mic as well as the overhead mics. Now hopefully all of the mics, the mic cables and preamps are all wired alike. Most times that will be the case. However, even if it is the case it's possible to have the distant mics in such a position where they're not capturing the pressure wave in the same cycle as the close mics. If that's the case, when they are added together in the mix, you'll find that certain frequencies will be cancelled to some degree. And if your cables or the mics themselves are wired wrong, this cancellation will happen as well.
The technical reason is this. Remember the sine wave graph from your math classes? From it's beginning the waveform moves up into a positive form, then down to the negative part of the waveform and then back up. In a perfect scenario the sound pressure waves created when the drummer hits the snare or tom will be in alignment in both mics. But it's possible that with the placement of the mics relative to one another, that might not happen. With one mic the waveform begins moving up to a positive form, and the other catches the waveform moving down. When that happens part of the frequencies will cancel when combined.
That's why you need to check phase. So let me walk you thru my method for checking phase when recording drums.
Everyone begins drum sounds differently. George Massenburg begins with the overheads and I do as well. I'll ask the drummer play a basic groove; kick, snare, high hat. I'll listen to the overheads and make sure they're in phase. Now with experience you can tell if the overheads alone are in phase. But if you're not sure, try flipping the phase of the overheads. When they are in phase you should get a solid center position of the snare drum between the speakers. ( Huge assumption here....I assume your speakers are in phase with each other...you need to have that right, but I'll not get into that here.) Anyway, when I hear the overheads are good, I'll mute them, and then go to the kick drum. Once I have a basic eq, I'll then turn on the snare mic and listen with the overheads. But before I eq the snare I flip the phase button back and forth. When I hear a deeper sound of the snare that's correct phase relationship. The same is true of the tom mics. I'll have the drummer hit each drum and check phase before I begin to eq. To begin to eq before you check phase could make you backtrack because the change of phase will have a huge impact on how they sound, especially on the bottom end. That's because the frequencies which are most affected by phase are the lower frequencies. Those frequencies will cancel more readily than others. What about checking phase with the kick drum mic? I will do that. But more times than not they don't have those problems. However, if things aren't sounding right, I'll check that as well. As for the high hat, due to the high frequencies of the high hat, it's in my experience never an issue. (Ok...yeah...never say never...but you get my drift)
Here's a good tip in checking phase. When checking phase a good thing to do is to put the signals to mono. It can be easier, especially if you have tom mics panned hard left and right, to hear phase issues when in mono. Also, play with the balance between the snare, tom or whatever. If the close mic is too loud, you'll not hear the potential phase issues.
By the way, an interesting thing to do after the drum have been recorded is to zoom in to sample level and compare waveforms of the close mics verses the overheads. You'll clearly see that the waveform of the close mics are ahead in time as compared to the overhead mics. Some folks will move the overheads files so they're in the same time as the close mics. I don't advocate that. To me, that delay is a part of what creates the sound of a drum kit. We never could it in the analog days and arguably the best sounding records came from that era. So I don't go down that rabbit hole. The same is true of some guys who do orchestra recordings. Some move the ambient mics in time to the close mics. I get that...but to me, that's part of what makes things sound good. And as far as I'm aware, none of the best engineers in the business do that. And neither do I.
Now getting back to pop music...this phase issue is also true of recording guitars with multiple mics and especially a bass guitar when using a direct signal and an amp. The direct signal will get there first...pure physics. Most of the time you'll not need to flip the phase of either. But you do check that. Sometimes it's a clear 180 degree phase problem. Other times, it needs something in between. No matter which phase you pick, you hear some cancellation. If so, go move the mic on the amp. You need to find a place where the signals add in a positive way.
But if you get a mix where things don't work with either in or out of phase, there are some solutions available. Littlelabs has a a plugin which is as far as I know, is only offered by Universal Audio. That plugin can move between the typical 180 degree phase shift. That can be a good solution if you have it. But if you don't you can move the waveform of the mic. That's the only situation where I will move a waveform and that's to correct an error in the recording.
I hope this answers a bit of the mystery of phase issues. At times it can be a big deal. So be sure you check it out.
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Recording Tip 23: When using multiple mics, always check phase
Posted by David Schober at 11:44 PM
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I think differentiating timing differences (the same source in two different, spaced mikes) and polarity (absolute push vs. pull with no timing difference) is important here. Calling both of these "phase" is confusing.ReplyDelete
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Nutrilite Review: Is Amway's Nutrilite Brand Good Quality or Overpriced?
Hey everyone, thanks for stopping by my website today. I would assume you were doing some research about Nutrilite products. Nutrilite is the vitamin & supplement line of products that is offered by Amway Independent Business Owners. The Nutrilite brand has been around since 1934 when Carl F. Rehnborg launched his line of vitamins known as Nutrilite.
While living in China in the early 1920s, Carl Rehnborg noticed unforgettable malnutrition and disease, an important connection between the foods people ate and their overall health. In farming communities, where fresh fruits and vegetables were plentiful, people were much healthier overall. In the cities, where diets included far more sugar, salt, and fat, Carl noted that there were many more instances of serious diseases, such as scurvy and beriberi.
Nutrilite Products
The flagship Nutrilite product is known as Double X. Rehnborg launched this product in 1948 using natural herbs and minerals, that he found beneficial to the health of the people consuming Double X. The product is based on phytonutrients which stands for plant concentrates. Double X is a package of 3 different pills, each with different vitamins, minerals and ingredients etc. Double X is pricey however, running at $50 for Amway distributors and around $80 retail price.
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The Emmerich Stations
The Emmerich Stations of the Cross set is named after Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich, the German nun and mystic who wrote the highly infuential meditation The Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ. This set of stations was painted in the German style by an unknown artist in the late 19th century. Recognizable for its illuminated golden halos around the heads of Christ and His followers, as well as for the rich contrast and shadowing throughout the set, the Emmerich Stations of the Cross convey the beauty and sacrifice of Jesus' Passion with a blend of modern and traditional styles.
The Bertucci Stations
The Bertucci Stations of the Cross set is named after the unidentified artist who painted the images in the late 18th century, thought to perhaps be the obscure Italian painter Nicola Bertucci. Characteristic of the Italian, late baroque style, the Bertucci Stations of the Cross feature lush textures and vivid coloration, particularly in the deep blue sky and the vibrant red robe worn by Christ. With the Blessed Mother taking over as the central figure in stations thirteen and fourteen, these Stations of the Cross offer an additional element of Marian devotion and meditation that is unique to this set.
St. Peter's Stations
The images of our traditional station set (image #320) are taken from the Stations of the Cross at St. Peter's Catholic Church in downtown Steubenville. If you have ever been to Steubenville, you likely saw the magnificent red/orange dome of St. Peter's towering above the downtown Steubenville skyline. St. Peter's has the honor of being Steubenville's oldest parish and the most beautiful church in our diocese, seconded only by its identical twin to the far south, St. Mary of the Assumption in Marrietta, Ohio, which was granted the status of a Minor Basilica by Pope Francis in 2013.
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with something like:
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If you try all to handle all the cases, you'll go nuts. Criterion,
phenomenon, and bacterium are bad enough, but that's not even the sliver
of the iceberg. We probably don't even want to get into datum and data
and data points and the like. And if we've ox and oxen, and child and
children, about brother and brethren? Or sister and sistern? Oh, maybe
not. :-) Fox and vixen (vichsen) aren't what they used to be either.
Why doesn't fax go to faxen, or box to boxen? We have dish and dishes,
but one fish, two fish -- unless it's seven species of fishes, not
one species. Mouse and mice, louse and lice, but house and houses,
changing the sibilitant's voicing in the last case. But goose to geese,
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And attorneys general or surgeons general, of course. Don't forget
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from grafitti, but seldom although sometimes does soprano go to soprani.
And solo may be solos or soli, depending. Fork a prima donna and get
due prime donne. Mythos goes to to mythoi, but hoi polloi is already
plural (and has an article). Our phenonenon du jour, El Ni=F1o, becomes
Los Ni=F1os when repeated. Doubling your fianc=E9 or fianc=E9e will get =
fianc=E9s and fianc=E9es, and a prison sentence outside of Utah. And sur=
axis gets you axes, but so does axe. Things like goyim, seraphim,
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I shudder to make a plural of octopus; it's octopuses, although Fowler
admits octopodes. And what about pegasus and hippopotamus? Nothing but
hippopotamuses and pegasuses will do. And then there are amoeba and
amoebae and the other protozoa. Ovum and ova, forum and fora, phylum
and phyla. Vertrabra and vertebrae. And where *does* Pharoah keep his
philtrum? We have genus to genera, but species to species. Who truly
remembers that sphinx goes to sphinges as does larynx to larynges,
or that iris goes to irides, but that when analysing more than once,
analysis generates analyses not analides? Or that status, hiatus,
prospectus, and apparatus are all invariant with respect to number?
You can't have two `stati'; you have two status (put a macron on the
`u', said like statoose), or better yet, simply two statuses as we have
with viruses. And we don't get choroi, but rather choruses from chorus.
Is antipodes already plural? Since nothing can be `more superior', why
can you have three superiors? Why don't we get `inos' back from inodes?
And with those housewives, just what *is* the plural of Hausfrau in the
dative, anyway? :-) And please, *please* don't ask me whether the Walls
or I am writing this, or that "am" will really annoy you. :-)
I very much respect your attempt, but doubt you'll be very successful
in more than a scant few of the special cases. Good luck, anyway. :-)
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DATE TIME: Feb 10, 2013 1800-1830hrs AST
LOCATION: Little Lepreau Basin, Little Lepreau, NB, Canada
WEATHER: Clear, -7 degrees Celcius, slight breeze.
EQUIPMENT: Mounted Canon Rebel Xsi DSLR camera with 18-55mm and 75-300mm adjustable lenses.
ATTENDANCE: Myself
REPORT: Heard through spaceweather.com that Mercury was going to be at its best elongation at around the date of this report. The weather has been absolutely terrible for observing for most all of the winter, so was amazed and pleased when the weather warmed up (relatively), and skies cleared with very little wind, and actually had time off work to get out and do some observing without my canoe flying at me in 100km/hr winds.
Sure enough, went down to the end of my drive-way and there was Mercury, low in the west at around 1800hrs with the twilight sky still fairly bright. By the time the camera was set up, on the garbage bin, the sky darkened just enough that another faint 'star' appeared directly below Mercury. Later discovered that this faint 'star' was Mars.
This was the first time for my new Canon Rebel Xsi. Its much newer than the old Canon Rebel, and what really sets the new one apart is the digital view screen. This makes focusing much easier, and it shows in the images.
No satellites or shooting stars were seen during the reporting period.
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|Image taken with Canon Rebel Xsi DSLR set to 5 second elapsed time, focal length 220mm, ISO 100.