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The season of giving is upon us but your presents needn't cost an arm and a leg in order for the recipient to appreciate them. After all, it's the thought that counts. Whether you're buying stocking fillers for your glamorous girlfriend, gifts your stylish sister, or a secret Santa gift for your oh-so-fabulous friend, if you're feeling the pinch this season, steal some gift ideas from our gift guide.
Make homework, school work or work documents fabulous with these Lippy Markers. There's nothing more glamorous than highlighting things with markers in the shape of beauty products. If you know a diva, these would make a great gift for her. Priced at just £7.00, click here to buy.
Two Toned Gold Plated Ruby Pendant
It's a little ridiculous that at least five of us in the office have this necklace now. That's why we know it needs to be at the top of your 'to buy' list this Christmas! They say diamonds are a girls best friend. Well, we won't ever get tired of hearing that cliché! Let the special woman in your life sparkle at the Christmas parties with this gorgeous ruby look pendant complete with diamond look stones. You'd never guess it costs just £14.99. Shhhhhh! We won't tell if you won't! Click here to buy.
Love Hearts Tealights (Pack Of 6)
Cute additions to any home, these feminine Tealights would make a great stocking filler gift for any girl. Spread the love this Christmas and click here to buy.
Every year comes the task of knowing what stocking fillers to buy. So you've got the big gifts for under the Christmas tree, but what gifts are you going to stuff the stockings with? IWOOT has the answer (again)! The Matryoshka Measuring Cups would make would make a great stocking filler gift for the stylish woman who loves to cook or bake. They're so adorable and only cost £8.99. For the woman who likes her kitchen accessories to make a statement, we have the measuring cups available in red. For the woman who would prefer something a little more classic, why not purchase the white ones? Click here to browse our kitchen collection.
If you know a girl who's having trouble finding the ideal man who ticks all the boxes, this would make a great (not to mention hilarious) Christmas gift for her! Secret Santa gifts should be fun as well as festive so if you're struggling to come up with a gift idea for a colleague or friend you don't know to well, buy them this and let them create their perfect man. The Sculpt Your Own Boyfriend Kit won gift of the year in 2011 and when you can make him look this handsome, is it any wonder why? The real mystery then, is why we don't have one of these already!? Priced at just £9.99, click here to buy.


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VIDEO: Legendary Artist Ralph Steadman Promo for Goldmark
I recently had the pleasure of spending a few days filming with legendary artist Ralph Steadman and filmmaker and writer Ceri Levy to promote sets of 25 signed prints from the third part of the Gonzo trilogy of books, Critical Critters. Following on from Extinct Boids and Nextinction, Critical Critters is the third in this epic trilogy of books dedicated to extinct and critically endangered animals from cartoonist Ralph Steadman and film-maker Ceri Levy - the GONZOVATIONISTS.
While I filmed Ralph sign the prints for Goldmark, he was kind enough to produce a signed illustration just for me right there on the spot as seen in the Final Cut Pro screenshot below.
I was also lucky enough to film 'An Evening with Ralph Steadman and Ceri Levy' at Goldmark where they shared hilirious stories about the making of the book and artwork in front of a captivated audience which included a few famous faces such as BBC Radio 6 Music DJ Marc Riley
See if you can spot him in the promo video I shot and edited for Goldmark below...

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Shelby Mickler
Shelby Mickler has always had a knack for writing, but never knew how to use her skill for the greater good until she began tutoring at Jacksonville University, where she earned her B.A. in English, minor in writing, and Certification in Editing. Now, she finds fulfillment in helping people present their best self on paper.
Of course, the first step to being a great writing coach is being a great writer. Luckily, Shelby is an experienced and accredited author with several writing awards, including state-level honors, to her name. She first wrote for the website Shmoop before having work published in both magazines and newspapers. She has written for nearly all media outlets, including novels, short stories, screenplays, newspaper articles, academic essays, argumentative and expository papers, and even poetry. Her particular talent and interest in academic writing brought her to prestigious conferences such as the National Council of Undergraduate Research and the Florida Collegiate Honors Council, where she has presented written research.
When she's not writing, Shelby loves catching up on the latest Batman comics, watching old Disney movies, and cuddling her little orange kitten, Titan. Shelby is always searching for opportunities to help others become better writers, and can't wait to help you blossom!


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Last year, Good-greatest increases in history, Eaves says. year unveiled the first studded winter tire Last year a record 16.5-million new winter designed for front wheel application, and tires were sold, about 500,000 over the Eaves said sales of this tire, the Pathfinder previous mark set in 1967. Polyglas tire, are expected to increase this Eaves also predicted a new record in the year. 16-Year Service Veteran leads Sept. Retirement List Melvin H. Nippler, man- Ker of specifications and lekaging design, of 2563 raham Ave., heads a list ' 34 Goodyearites who will :tire as of Sept. 1. Nippler 5 46 years of service. BKmp Tests vi c Rides He is one of 13 employes with more than 40 years of service. A complete list of re-tirees follows: 45 years-Harold E. Coffman, quality control, 689 Harrison Ave.; William L. Brackett, Plant 2 stock preparation, 912 Rowe St. and Vera M. Brand, ware-house and shipping clerk, 349 Vaniman St. 44 years-Roy W. Hansrote, scheduler, Aviation Products merchandise, 565 Melrose St.; William G. Poling, quality con- Jumbo Tire Test ... trol, 474 Schogalog Rd.; Robert 95, M. Fleming, experimental job • shop, 2505 6th St., Cuyahoga Falls, and Alfred F. Vanderhoof, pipe fitter, 2023 Massillon Rd. 43 years - Esther Wright, Plant 3 Iceguard production, 66 Marvin Ave. (Continued on Page 3) -= Di year Airship Operations • progress Report On I= ) r, :eived numerous requests a = 11 'mployes, customers and • - a sidents for rides in one = Monthly Investment Plan a I the ..wo new Goodyear blimps m •rrei ly undergoing tests at • This is the latest report covering the last six months' = png. ·ot Lake. a operation of the Monthly Investment Plan through which • IM employes may purchase Goodyear common shares. The plan M Un •rtunately, it is impossible M is entirely voluntary and Goodyear pays all brokerage com- • ac' ·mmodate these requests Ma missions. 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|The Wingfoot Clan (Akron edition), Vol. 58, No. 35 (August 28, 1969)
|Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
|Date Original
|The 'Wingfoot Clan' is the employee newsletter of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. The publication consists of numerous editions including the Akron Edition, the Aircraft Edition, and special editions.
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Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company--Employees--Periodicals
|Akron (Ohio)
|Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
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As a life coach, people come to me with all kinds of difficulties.
My job as a coach isn't to tell them what to do. Instead, I help them reconnect with their own truth, so they can figure out their own next steps — now and in the future.
A very common tool that I use for that process is emptiness.
I know, I know, "emptiness" doesn't sound sexy or exciting. But I promise it's crucial to helping yourself out of just about any personal difficulty you find yourself in.
I recorded you a video – check it out below.
After you watch the video, promise me you'll take even 60 seconds to do the practice I suggest? Pretty please? I know it'll help.


text: When a tooth has a cavity or fracture, it should be restored to its original form, function, and beauty. When damage is minimal, small cosmetic "fillings" can solve the problem. When the defect is more challenging, other restorations such as crowns may be necessary. Early detection and early treatment is preferable and the dental care less extensive.


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Contemporary Natural White Interior
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The wall, the floor, and some of furniture are colored with white paint. Make a luxury atmosphere but not complicated. It's look simple. This White House has three entries. There is a billiard room and bar in the loft, and downstairs there is a Turkish bath and other rooms. The floor of the living area is covered with artificial granite with a standard revenge almost imperceptible. The walls are naturally milky-white. The space is equipped with a long table and chairs from Calligaris Italian company. This white house also has a light green suit Berloni kitchen furniture, metal chairs with Calligaris. This white house has designed by Vladimir Latkin architect.
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The Little blavk jacket continues its fashion-trip around the world.
Text: Antriana Paraskevopoulou
Photos: Anne Combaz
You have read about Chanel's project here. The magic journey of Chanel's Little Black Jacket started in April 2012. First station was Tokyo, followed by exhibitions in New York, Tapei and Hong Kong. On October 12th the iconic jacket visited Europe, specifically London.
Karl Lagerfeld
Kristen McMenamy
Clara Paget
Chanel released a mini video of what have happened in the British capital. Watch what Stella Tennant, Chloe Moretz, Arizona Muse and Haider Ackermann said about the exhibition.
The exhibition takes place at Saatchi Gallery in London and lasts until 28 October 2012. Next station; Moscow on October 20th.


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I am so stressed. The last quarter of the year has worn me out so much.
I told my Mom I want to be alone for Christmas. As in all by myself. I know it will be too hard to happen because soul-sucking family traditions will tell me off and say I am the biggest selfish and insensitive daughter/sister/granddaughter/aunt/niece/friend ever to walk the Earth if I decide to do so.
I just want to be alone, watch my DVDs, read books from among my long queue, and refrain from being with people.
I don't want to be bombarded with "No man is an island" bullshit. I know that. I just want to be on my own in a season where it's customary to be mingling and reuniting with people. I believe it's not too hard to understand, is it?
A Christmas, just like an ordinary day, watching TV or reading a book in a terrace overlooking the bay. Perfect.
I can't wait for my birthday to do it.
I am in my grinchy state and I so love it.
The hell with togetherness.
Would you rather be alone but happy?
Or be with people but be sad and pushed to be nice against your will? You tell me.


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My Daughter's Fiancé is Disrespectful to Her/
Dear Dr. Darcy:
Help! My daughter's fiancé is mean and disrespectful towards her in front of my husband and myself. It can be a word or a whole tirade. On Mother's Day my daughter and her fiancé made us a lovely breakfast at their home. The fiancé was cooking French toast and stepped away for a moment, and my daughter mentioned to him to keep an eye on the food--he lashed out and nastily said, 'Don't boss me around!' I felt that was uncalled for on his part. My daughter said nothing. He criticizes her a lot too.
I understand that my criticism will drive her and him away. What can I do in a situation like this?
A criticism is generally nothing more than a poorly stated request. Moreover, in every relationship, there is a subtext that only the people in the relationship are privy to. Perhaps your daughter's fiancé has asked her on numerous occasions to not correct or criticize him in front of people, particularly her family. Some version of this story is likely true. Clearly he felt bossed around by her, which is not to say that he expressed himself well or with class, but from what you've described, he could have done much worse.
Here's the thing: Your daughter didn't 'say nothing.' She could have kept her own eyes on the French toast, but she didn't choose to do that. Her fiancé sounds like he was embarrassed by her remark. Or maybe he's just an asshole and until she realizes that, there's not much you can do.
Actually, that's not entirely true: My suggestion to you is to try to view your relationship with your husband through the eyes and ears of a stranger (or a daughter) to see how you might be modeling the same level of tolerance for disrespect that your daughter is. There is no greater relationship teacher than our parents. Up your game in your marriage. If it's significant enough, your daughter will notice and she just might follow suit.
Gender & Orientation: Female, Heterosexual.


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Immigration service
In our municipality we find it important that you get the best service possible if you consider moving here.
Therefore we are continually developing and improving our immigration service, so that you can receive the help that you need.
We can help you with the following services:
- General counseling
- Help to fill in forms
- Connect you to the right people within the different departments of the municipality
- Contacts for possible employers
- Mediation with our business developer, counseling for starting your own business
- Connection to other people who have already moved here, to share experiences
- Possibility to participate in "move-in-evenings" twice a year
Do not hesitate to contact us if you have further questions!


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(Reuters) - The bipartisan panel created by President Barack Obama to recommend ways to tackle the skyrocketing U.S. budget deficit holds its first meeting on Tuesday.
The National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility is to report its recommendations by December. The 18 members have been chosen separately by Obama, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Minority Leader John Boehner.
Here is some information about members of the commission.
ERSKINE BOWLES, co-chairman
Bowles, the president of the University of North Carolina since 2006, started his business career at Morgan Stanley in New York and later founded an investment banking firm.
Former President Bill Clinton named him to lead the Small Business Administration in 1993, and Bowles became the president's chief of staff from 1996 to 1998. In that position, he helped negotiate the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 with Republican congressional leaders, producing the first balanced U.S. budget in nearly 30 years.
ALAN SIMPSON, co-chairman
Simpson was the No. 2 Republican in the Senate for a decade. His chief legacy in the Senate was the overhaul of U.S. immigration law that was signed by President Ronald Reagan in 1986 after intense lobbying by special interest groups.
Simpson was also known as a strong voice for fiscal balance, voting in favor of the 1990 bipartisan deficit reduction agreement, a U.S. official said.
Cote, a Republican, has served as Honeywell International chairman, chief executive and president since 2002. He is a member of the U.S.-India CEO Forum, which Obama asked him to co-chair in 2009. He adds a business perspective to Obama's slate of representatives on the panel.
Rivlin is a former Federal Reserve vice chair who was also budget director under Bill Clinton. She was the founding director of the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office from 1975 to 1983. Now a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, she would bring budget savvy to the panel.
Fudge worked as chairman and chief executive of Young & Rubicam Brands from 2003 to 2006. She previously held executive positions at General Mills and Kraft. Fudge would bring business experience to the budget panel.
Stern is president of the Service Employees International Union, which covers 2.2 million workers such as healthcare staffers, security officers and public employees. Stern would bring a labor perspective to the panel.
Durbin, the No. 2 Democrat in the Senate, is a liberal from Illinois who could be expected to oppose proposals to reduce the yawning U.S. deficit by cuts in programs like Social Security, the U.S. government retirement program.
Budget Committee Chairman Conrad, from North Dakota, is a fiscally conservative Democrat who has advocated some cuts to entitlement programs along with some tax hikes to close the deficit.
Baucus, the Finance Committee chairman, is a moderate Montana Democrat who worked for months in vain to try to forge bipartisan healthcare legislation with Republicans. He has called for tax reform and cuts in entitlements to balance the budget.
Gregg, from New Hampshire, is the top Republican on the Senate Budget Committee. Obama once nominated Gregg to be commerce secretary, but Gregg withdrew from that appointment, saying he did not support Obama's economic stimulus package.
A medical doctor and critic of Obama's recent healthcare overhaul, the Oklahoma Republican crusades against earmarks, the pet projects that lawmakers tuck into spending bills. Coburn calls them the "gateway drug to spending addiction."
An Idaho Republican, Crapo is a member of the banking, budget and finance committees. Along with Senator Charles Schumer, Crapo has been trying — so far unsuccessfully — to develop bipartisan proposals for executive pay and shareholder rights as part of financial regulation reform.
The Democrat from South Carolina is chairman of the House Budget Committee and participated in Balanced Budget Act negotiations in 1997 that helped put the budget into surplus. Spratt emphasized the need to find common ground to put the country back on solid fiscal footing.
From California, Becerra serves as vice chairman of the House Democratic Caucus and sits on the tax-writing House Ways and Means Committee. He said it will be necessary to make tough choices "to build a prosperous, debt-free future for our children."
The Illinois Democrat is a member of the Energy and Commerce Committee. She is said to be a leading voice in favor of protecting health and retirement security for seniors and to protect the Social Security retirement and Medicare health program for seniors.
Ryan, from Wisconsin, is the ranking Republican on the Budget Committee. He recently proposed a long-term plan for deficit reduction that eventually would put the United States in the black without raising taxes. It would do this by cutting programs like Medicare, the U.S. government's health insurance program for the elderly and disabled.
Hensarling, from Texas, is a member of the budget and financial services committees who pushed for the House Republicans' recent one-year moratorium on earmarks. He has proposed capping federal spending at 20 percent of the U.S. economy every year.
Camp, from Michigan, is the top Republican on the House Ways and Means Committee. He contends the U.S. budget should be balanced without raising taxes, and favors passing an amendment to the U.S. Constitution requiring a balanced budget.
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By Jonay Suárez, Head of Marketing at Wibbu.
Someone pulls up on a bicycle. They park it up against a tree and head towards us, smiling with a radiant light that this cloudy day desperately longs for. We find ourselves at a coffee shop in Shoreditch with Nerea. The plan was to ask her about how she learnt English. But Nerea doesn't speak about that. Nerea speaks about what humans are capable of, and how we can turn our dreams into reality.
Nerea, tell us, how long have you been living in London and why did you come here?
I've been here for six years. I came to improve my English – more specifically, to understand it better. I had been to Poland on the Erasmus programme, but I was still struggling with English, particularly when it came to communicating with people from the UK.
I also chose London because I used to work as a model in Spain, and London is one of the main fashion hubs in the world.
What were you doing previously in Spain?
I worked at Citibank for three months. It was there where I realised that working for a bank was not my dream, and so I began looking into moving to London.
Could you already speak English when you arrived here?
Yes, I spoke a little. I would say that I was at an intermediate level. But the most difficult thing was understanding the language. I had a long way to go in terms of perfecting and understanding other accents.
What difficulties did you face when you first arrived?
You know something that happened a lot? When I was going to flat viewings, I would call to ask for directions, but I could never understand what they were telling me! They would explain the directions, but I just couldn't find the houses! I spent hours trudging around in the rain trying to find them. I simply couldn't do it.
I also went to a casting audition for a music video because I thought that they were looking for female dancers and models. When it got to me, they asked, "Which song have you prepared for today?" I replied, "I'm sorry… What do you mean?" They said, "Well, we're auditioning singers." I told them that I had come as a model, but if they really wanted me to sing then I would sing! I had no idea how to sing, but I wasn't going to pass up that opportunity. I was brave, and I gave it my best shot. As I didn't know any songs, I took my phone, searched for a song by a Spanish band, and started to sing in Spanish. And guess what… They picked me!
And it all happened because of a misunderstanding! I suppose that when they called me they must have said that it was a singing audition, but since I didn't understand them, I just went for it!
What did you do to improve your English?
The first thing I did was to take the First Certificate exams to consolidate my grammar. And then I did things that I enjoyed. For example, I began writing a blog and recording videos in English. I pushed myself to do interesting things in English – things that I already liked. That made a big difference.
We know that you worked at a big investment firm here in London. How did you get that job?
Well, it came at a time when I had lots of jobs on the go, but none that was stable. I was doing bookkeeping for an estate agent, I was modelling, and I was also teaching Spanish.
It was incredibly stressful. After a year of doing that, I was exhausted. I never knew how much money I was going to earn. So there was a moment when I had it in my mind to go back to Spain. I told myself that if I couldn't find a job within one month related to what I had studied, then I would move back.
But one day, in one of those serendipitous life moments, I was walking in the rain around London Bridge and I started speaking with a man about how bad the weather was. The man began asking me the usual questions: what was I doing here, where was I from etc. And amongst this, he said I could maybe work at his company.
He suggested that we go to speak about it over a coffee. At first, I found it a little peculiar, but as it was already 5pm and it was just a coffee, I accepted. There was something about that man and that situation that reassured me. Miracles do happen from time to time, and I think this was one of those times.
When we got to the coffee shop, the man began to describe the job to me: I would be working at a large financial company, I would get to travel all over the world, I would be on a good salary etc. He then gave me his card and told me to take a look at the website. He said that if I was interested, I should send him my CV.
To my surprise, when I checked out the website, I saw that it was the second largest company in the trading world. I sent over my CV there and then, and they called me to arrange an interview. After three interviews, they hired me!
I remember when I walked into the office on my first day. 300 English people and me. I immediately asked myself, "What am I doing here?" I knew nothing about this world! But I told them that I was a fast learner and that they would see this. They gave me a three-month probation period and they then offered me a permanent contract.
So how did you go from there to setting up your own company?
I often had to eat out with our clients. They either spoke about banking or politics, or they simply didn't speak at all! Some were quiet, but since I was very into human psychology and often read about life coaching, I would begin asking them questions about their problems and I would try to find solutions. Anything to get them speaking!
I tried to help them and to coach them without them noticing. Suddenly, what started off as dull dinners turned into something that I loved because it involved coaching. It was then that I realised that this is what I wanted to be doing, and so I took the plunge.
I wanted to inspire people around the world, to contribute and to share my knowledge. I wanted to be reassured that people were waking up each day feeling inspired, with a mission at hand, and with their lives perfectly aligned with what was most important to them. That is why I set Smiles For The world.
What do you see as the advantages of being an entrepreneur?
Having the freedom to do what I genuinely like, and the satisfaction of starting up a project that is mine: something that contributes to the world and has been created by me.
I don't believe that human beings are machines that need to go to work from Monday to Friday from 9 till 5. I don't believe in this because there are days where you don't want to work, days where your body asks you to stay at home and rest – and this is natural. It's part of being human. And being an entrepreneur, although it depends on the stage of your company, allows you to do this, to be more natural. You're able to listen more to your body and your mind.
I also think that as an entrepreneur you can contribute more to the world and help people around you. Much more than you would do working for others.
"I also think that as an entrepreneur you can contribute more to the world and help people around you. Much more than you would do working for others".
How has the work that you've created through your company been received by British people?
Very well. In fact, many who take the courses and come to the coaching sessions are British. I think that British people see in me what they want to achieve: being more sociable, seeing things in a positive light etc.
I help them feel more secure about themselves, to be more open, and to improve their ways of communicating with others. It's a bit of a paradox that a Spanish person who isn't a native English speaker is teaching British people how to communicate! But that's the challenge. For me it's a personal challenge that I really enjoy.
What is your secret for maintaining a positive attitude?
The secret is to be responsible for your mood, for your life, for your career. We have a tendency to expect the world to just give us things for free and to expect other people to come and save us.
You can always do something to change your life. If you are in a job that you don't enjoy, you are there because you have put yourself in that situation. There are ways to change these things.
Instead of saying, "I don't know how to do it. I don't know how to change things," it is better to say, "I am going to learn to do it." When you take personal responsibility for your own life, when you become more invested in it and you start to look for answers, that's when you realise that there are solutions for everything.
"When you take personal responsibility for your own life, when you become more invested in it and you start to look for answers, that's when you realise that there are solutions for everything".
What would you say to someone who doesn't think that their English is good enough and who doesn't think that they'll ever learn it?
I was never interested in English growing up and I also couldn't understand why I needed it. My mum helped me (not least by doing my homework for me) because I really didn't like and I just couldn't make head or tail of it.
But everything changed after I came to England for the first time for a three-week intensive language course. It was there that I realised that with English you can speak to anyone in the world! And since I was so interested in anything and everything related to people, I thought that English would open up doors for me. The most important thing for me wasn't English itself, but the opportunities and the possibilities that would arise because of English and the ability to communicate with anyone in the world!
For someone who doesn't think that English is for them, the first thing to do is find a motivation to learn the language.
You need to find a strong motivation. A driving force. As soon as you find solutions, the excuses begin to die away. They no longer exist because you are pouring all of your energy into finding solutions.
When you speak English, it alters your reality. The world is suddenly yours. There are no boundaries. You are free to go anywhere in the world and you will be understood. You will be able to speak with and do things for other people. That is extremely powerful.
"When you speak English, it alters your reality. The world is suddenly yours".


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One of the nicest places that you can live, if you are in or around Atlanta, is to live on Camp Creek. If you have ever been there before, you will know how beautiful it is. There are new apartments there that you can apply for at any time. Due to its location, you are going to pay more for rent. This is to be expected. What is also expected is that they are going to be a little more tough on applicants. You need to have good credit, gainful employment, and a good history with your current or previous apartment complex or landlord. Let's look at some other factors that can help you if you would like to live in one of the
Where Do They List Apartments For Camp Creek?
The apartments in Camp Creek are going to be listed in local classifieds. You can find several of them every single day. If you are searching for them on the web, apartment finder websites will have several of them available. Your application will be submitted online in most cases. It is possible that you may want to print yours, and send it in via mail. It just depends if you are there, or if you are outside of the city, the Internet application will probably be just fine.
How To Get One That Is Affordable
If you need one that is within a certain price range, those of the ones that you need to apply for. This will increase your odds of being able to get one. You need to consider what money you make, and by taking only a portion of your net amount, if it's affordable for you, then they will more than likely approve your request. If it is taking most of the money you are making, then you will likely be rejected. They need to feel confident that every tenant in a Camp Creek apartment will be able to pay the rent regularly.
Other Factors To Consider When Applying For These Apartments
A couple other things to think about is the actual location of the apartments on Camp Creek. There are a couple that are preferable to all of the others. As a result of that, you can expect to pay more, and if money is not a problem, you will want to focus your attention on getting into one of those. There might even be luxury apartments that you would prefer. These tend to come fully furnished. If you do not bring your furnishings with you, perhaps because you are going to school in Atlanta, this might be something you would prefer. It's also much easier when it comes to finding available apartments because the more expensive ones tend to have fewer people applying for them.
The apartments on Camp Creek that you find are going to be impressive. There are some that have been there for years, whereas others are just getting started. Those that are new will have exceptional deals in most cases. They may discount the amount of money it will take to move in, or they will give you a much lower monthly payment just because you have decided to move into their complex. All of these factors must be considered as you are submitting applications for Camp Creek apartments near Atlanta.


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project overview
Discover Binghampton: Wings
The Discover Binghampton Project was created in partnership with the Binghampton Development Corperation in the hopes of adding to the local identity of the neighborhood. Each of the four stations artistically reflect a different story of the Binghampton Community.
In this second installation, artist Pete Beeman chose the narrative Leading the Way for Civil Rights – Binghampton Civic League to honor the heroes who helped integrate public institutions in the city like the Memphis Zoo, the Mid-South Fairgrounds, and the Brooks Museum of Art.
The wings are the simplest of all the sculptures, yet the interaction is the most elegant. The wings are an abstract stainless steel sketch of wings stretching 10 feet in the air. They rise from a concrete base allowing visitors to climb up and stand in front of the wings, making it appear as though the wings are their own.
about the artist
Pete Beeman
Pete Beeman is an artist working mostly in large scale sculpture. Much of his work moves, and much is interactive. His business and studio are based in Portland, OR, though he spend extended periods in New York City. Beeman is married to Page Fortna and they have two excellent daughters, Rosie and Linden.


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We have noted again and again that large non-profits have a very difficult time of setting up group insurance. One of the reasons is that they have to get an agreement from a large number of employees since generally employees raise funds to pay for this insurance. Secondly, often workers for non-profits have low incomes and find it difficult to add insurance onto an already tight budget.
But, if the non-profit starts group health coverage when small, even as small as two or three workers, and then requires that all new employees come onto the group coverage, the two problems listed above are overcome. New workers have not yet left the homeland and so are able to raise added funds for insurance coverage.


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War or peace?
…biologically speaking, we are just as likely to be peaceful as we are to be violent…charts a new course for rejecting the old paradigm of war's inevitability and finally releasing mankind from its destructive grip….Why War Isn't Inevitable: A Science Writer Studies the Secret to Peaceful Societies by Brad Jacobson
Biggest Threat to World Peace: The United States, Sarah Lazare, Common Dreams, December 31, 2013
Environmental Crisis
…climate change is actually the biggest thing that's going on every single day. This is a full-on fight between information and disinformation, between the urge to witness and the urge to cover-up…The one institution in our society that isn't likely to be much help in spreading the news is… the news..…If we're going to tell this story — and it's the most important story of our time — we're going to have to tell it ourselves. A Warmer World and Weather Gone Wild: The Most Important Story of Our Lives by Bill McKibben, TomDispatch.com, May 3, 2012.
How the Religious Right Is Fueling Climate Change Denial
Civilization is social order promoting cultural creation…It begins where chaos and insecurity end.… Man differs from the beast only by education, which may be defined as the technique of transmitting civilization…What is civilization by Will Durant
…all great public issues…[are] a debate about what kind of country we want America to be. During the first many decades of this nation's existence, the United States was a wide-open, dynamic country with a rapidly expanding economy. It was also a country that tolerated a large amount of cruelty and pain — poor people living in misery, workers suffering from exploitation. Over the years, Americans decided they wanted a little more safety and security. This is what happens as nations grow wealthier; they use money to buy civilization… The Values Question by David Brooks,New York Times, November 24, 2009
Human nature
…We humans are by nature social creatures, even the most introverted of us, and we tend to trust and follow the thinking of the groups with which we identify…Our groups define "us" and exert powerful influence on how we think, even how we feel, and how we behave in society. By definition, of course, every group creates "Them"— they are all the ones who are not in our group….….…The fundamental questions need to be raised, because what we imagine—no matter how inchoate it may be—influences the way that we act and the choices that we make every day. Nothing is more immediately practical and political than imagination… Us vs Them: A Simple Recipe to Prevent Strong Society from Forming By James Rohrer, AlterNet.org, July 27, 2012
Generational justice
U.S. Ranks at the Bottom of Child Well-Being


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1. Coatings can enhance the look of the fastener. Chromate top-coats used in the plating process allow for a wider range of colors, they also allow paint to easily adhere to the surface. For example, black oxide coatings provide a particularly aesthetic finish for certain applications while chrome finishes yield a clean reflective surface.
2. Coatings can also help a fastener ward off corrosion. Coatings can be "sacrificial" of sorts and also act as a barrier. For example, zinc plating sacrifices itself to ensure the base metal of the fastener is left intact and strong. An added chromate top-coat and sealer form a protective barrier protecting the zinc fastener from oxidation.
3. Coatings provide a uniform surface reducing friction between mating threads. Decreasing this friction lessens the torque required to achieve a desired bolt tension. Coatings can also provide consistency in torque values over varying materials.
Coated fasteners can include coated screws, coated bolts and more. A full selection of Shamrock Express coated fasteners are available site wide in black oxide, zinc, and zinc yellow.
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The Albertus Magnus women's tennis team fell to Johnson & Wales (R.I.) 9-0 in Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) play on Saturday afternoon in Providence, R.I.
JWU's Joanna Kaskiw picked up two victories for the Wildcats as she won No. 3 singles with set victories of 6-0, 6-1 over Albertus' Gina D'Agostino. Kaskiw teamed up with Amanda Goddard for No. 2 doubles where the duo defeated the Falcons' D'Agostino and Malika Grant 8-4.
Elizabeth Sammelbraun also recorded a pair of wins on the day as she won No. 4 singles over Grant, while Ansley Sego and Sammelbraun blanked Na'Tasha Mesidor and Sandybell Anorga in the No. 1 doubles' spot.
Albertus falls to 1-6 on the year with the loss, while the Wildcats remain unbeaten on the year with a 9-0 record.
The Falcons will host the University of Saint Joseph Blue Jays on Monday, Oct. 8 in a 1:00 p.m. GNAC match.


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NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- Advisory Board ABCO, -1.14% dropped more than 20 percent to $35.90 after the company reported second-quarter results that edged Wall Street's consensus estimate by a penny and backed its outlook for the third quarter but said it's seeing signs of a tightening in spending in the health care market. The company earned $4.7 million, or 25 cents per share, on revenue of $30 million for the quarter, up from its year-ago profit of $3.2 million, or 20 cents per share, on revenue of $24.5 million. Advisory Board still sees a pro forma profit of 24 cents per share on revenue of $31 million for the third quarter. But the Washington, D.C.-based provider of analysis and research for the health care industry sounded a note of caution when talking about the upcoming quarter. "We have started to see signs of a tightening in spending and a slowdown in budget approvals due to the economic conditions of the health care market," said Frank Williams, the company's CEO, in a press release.
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Matthew Ferrarini is a multi-award winning designer, TV personality, and National Speaker. Named "a top designer with a great eye" by celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, Matthew is known for his seamless and sublimely crafted environments, with a rarefied attention to flow & "energy". His passion for design was cultivated by his mother and accentuated by his extensive international travel, which has allowed him to see and experience first-hand some of the world's most prestigious living environments. At Age 30, with appearances on TV shows like MyHouzz, and design features in publications from Philadelphia Magazine to Architectural Digest, Matthew has solidified himself as one of the leading influencers in the kitchen and bath industry. His design style and emphasis on flow and energy translates to the atmosphere at his company, Ferrarini & Co. which he started 10 years ago.
Donna has spent the last decade working along side her son Matthew teaching him the intricacies and details of Interior Design, encouraging him to adopt ideas from her 20+ years of interior design experience while embracing forward thinking and emerging design trends. Today Donna serves as the Interior Designer & Showroom Manager for Ferrarini with a primary focus on material selection and detailed designs (tile plan, lighting plan, etc.). Donna's refined taste and colorful imagination fashions a blissful world of color schemes, textures, and design details necessary to properly adorn any project.
INTERESTS & HOBBIES: Spending time with my grandchildren, salsa dancing, cultural culinary experiences, and philanthropy.
Jenine is an Artist and Interior Designer. For Ferrarini Jenine serves as an Interior Designer & Design Manager helping take projects from start to finish.
Jenine has 10 years of experience and holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Interior Design from Drexel University. She has worked in New York, New Jersey & Philadelphia at prominent commercial design firms, but always felt her passion was in the residential design realm.
Her design philosophy is centered in finding unique ways to express the details of a space or home. Jenine's ultimate goal for each client is to create a seamless and enjoyable transition from old space to new.
INTERESTS & HOBBIES: Painting, Traveling, & Cake Decorating.
Rachel loves connecting with individuals and improving their life through design. Her practice began at James Madison University and continued as a surveyor and drafter for a Philadelphia architect. A few years later she began designing kitchens and bathrooms for another Philadelphia based company which developed her knowledge in the field. This eventually led her to work directly with cabinet manufacturers where she gained a deeper understanding and appreciation for cabinetry. With a little over 10 years of experience in interior design, Rachel finds enjoyment reworking space through observing the lifestyles, requirements and needs of the people who use it. She also enjoys painting, cooking, and the great outdoors.
Supporting Staff
Tatiana Gonzales
Marketing Coordinator
Tatiana has four years of marketing experience after graduating from Temple University with a bachelors degree in Communications & Marketing. Tatiana manages Ferrarini & Co's digital branding and creative strategies along with executing all marketing proposals.
California grown, Tatiana moved to the large city of Philadelphia in 2013. She enjoys the city life and lives for her creative hobbies such as photography and art.
Tatiana has been with the company for the past year and works out of our Rittenhouse Office.
Joshua Roane
Architectural Technologist
Rigoberto Fantauzzi
Smart Home System Designer
Joe Marturano
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How I overcame food intolerances: from just 8 foods to being able to eat anything/
Eating a gluten free biscuit
I decided to write this blog post while I was eating a gluten free biscuit a couple of days ago.
You might be wondering why a gluten free biscuit is such a big deal.
But to me it's a huge deal.
And to explain why it means so much to me, I need to take you on a journey back in time.
When I could eat just 8 foods
Let's go back to September 2015. I'm in the UK speaking to the dietitian, Marianne Williams, who I was referred to by the allergist I came to the UK to visit, Dr Michael Radcliffe.
My anxiety levels are through the roof as I describe what's been happening and the debilitating symptoms I now experience after eating most foods.
She's caring and supportive. But when I explain to her what I'm currently eating to get through the day without throwing up multiple times, she's clearly shocked.
Apples, grapes, carrots, broccoli, lettuce, cauliflower, marrows and mushrooms.
And that's it.
She tells me that I wouldn't actually survive at this rate for much longer. And that shocks me.
It feels like I've really hit rock bottom (though little do I know that things are about to get worse as my chemical sensitivities will really kick in and I'll become housebound in a month, as well as my chronic fatigue worsening to the point of barely being able to function).
The start of my journey with extreme food sensitivities
But this blog post is about food so let's stick to that. As I hear the dietitian say that, I think back to how I reached this point.
I remember how healthy and happy I was before this all started in February 2015. Then I think of the difficult months when I would throw up as often as 20 times in a day. No relief and no explanation about why this was happening to me.
I think about the day I finally realised that rice seemed to make my symptoms worse. And how I eliminated rice and at the suggestion of one of my doctors corn too.
And I remember how incredible the relief was back then. How good to be able to eat without dashing to the bathroom to throw up. To be well again and to be able to eat without worrying how I would feel afterwards.
Becoming more and more sensitive
But then I also remember how short-lived that relief was.
I remember how as time passed I became more and more sensitive, reacting to anything with even a minute amount of corn in it. So corn became my archenemy. It got so bad that I was carrying a three page list of anything which could possibly be derived from corn and checking anything over and over again before eating it. And it wasn't just food – it was medicines and some types of water too.
My food sensitivities were worsening to the point that I would eliminate anything which made me sick – constantly trying to figure out what might have made me sick this time.
Just to stop throwing up. Just to be well enough to get through the day.
Eating out became a nightmare and caused so much anxiety and stress that it was no longer worthwhile. Even eating at family and friends didn't make sense any more as there were so many things they had to avoid and I was always anxious that something would go wrong.
Reintroducing foods but remaining restricted
Until we come back to me speaking to the dietitian in September 2015, able to eat only 8 foods and a shadow of my former athletic self.
And as we speak, we plan to start reintroducing one food at a time, starting with very small quantities and trying one a week. I wonder how my body will react, but one thing I am sure of is that I will be steering clear of the foods which I know I react to or which I have been told other people with corn intolerances react to.
For the rest of my life. No questions asked.
So corn (and anything potentially derived from corn) was at the top of my avoidance list, followed by rice, gluten, other grains, any dairy products, any nightshade vegetables and others. I was happy to see the list of foods I could eat increase but knew I would always keep making a lot of substitutions and was still only eating foods I had prepared myself.
And though my dietitian was amazing and helped me to regain my confidence and try many of the foods I had previously eliminated, nothing she could say was enough to convince me to even think about trying any of the foods on my avoidance list.
Being able to eat anything I want thanks to neural retraining
Until I started neural retraining via DNRS in January 2016. I started it to treat multiple chemical sensitivity. I was sceptical about whether it could even help with this, but had absolutely no intention of using DNRS to work on my food sensitivities.
It never even crossed my mind. I had food intolerances. The foods I was avoiding made me ill. Why would I ever try putting myself through that again? I was much happier and felt better avoiding them.
But through DNRS things started to change really quickly. I started craving some of the foods on my avoidance list. Before DNRS, the anxiety I had developed around those foods made craving them impossible. I reintroduced all the items in this picture (many of which were on my avoidance list) within four months of starting DNRS.
But I've since decided that I'd rather remain on a low gluten diet (for a number of reasons). But it's a choice, not a necessity, and I still occasionally take a slice of pizza or a piece of cake.
The one food I was still mostly avoiding until recently was corn, my original archenemy.
Why eating the gluten free biscuit was such a huge deal
So that's why eating the gluten free biscuit was such a huge deal. Because corn (and rice) is commonly used in anything labelled gluten free, so after eliminating corn I never even looked at anything gluten free again.
Because the biscuit was full of things which I would have run a mile from not too long ago (including maize starch and maize flour). And because of all the possibilities it opens up: gluten free bread, crackers, biscuits, pasta, pizza and so on…
Yes I'm aware that processed gluten free foods aren't healthy and I won't be eating them every day. But knowing that if and when I want to indulge myself I can is simply amazing.
And I wanted to write this because before I started DNRS, I wouldn't even have dreamt of being able to eat the things I can eat today.
How you can overcome food intolerances
And because if you have food sensitivities, you can overcome them the way I did. It might not seem possible. I definitely didn't think it was.
But you don't have to keep feeling restricted and isolated. You can enjoy eating the foods you used to before your sensitivities developed. You don't have to wait and see the next food you need to eliminate to reduce the symptoms.
You can overcome this. All you need to do is to take the first step and trust that you can recover through neural retraining too.
You can read more about how I recovered through DNRS here or feel free to contact me. You can also subscribe to receive updates at the top of the page.


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By Clifford Bond, Vice President for International Relations at AUBiH
The city of Baltimore in the state of Maryland may seem an unlikely venue for the first US-Balkans Business Summit held March 23-24, but as Bakir Izetbegovic explained in his keynote address to the investment conference, it seemed a natural choice to BiH. Maryland has been a longtime partner, having provided American military forces and leadership to SFOR and now working through its state National Guard to prepare the Bosnian Armed Forces for the Partnership for Peace and eventual NATO membership.
BiH fielded a strong team in Baltimore. In addition to a member of the Presidency, the delegation included the Foreign, Defense and Energy Ministers, the director of FIPA and business representatives from the finance, defense, construction and engineering sectors. BiH's message at the conference was clear: the country is open for American business and investment. In common with other national delegations from Albania, Croatia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro and Slovenia it promoted not only its national but also the western Balkan region's advantages in terms of a central location, infrastructure and a trained and youthful workforce. This was a tangible display of regional cooperation. Belgrade's unfortunate decision not to attend the summit, ostensibly because it objected to Kosovo's participation, was noted and regretted by all.
BiH representatives were active in all the summit's panels and discussion groups, but particularly in providing ideas on project finance and suggestions for defense, transportation and energy cooperation. BiH construction and engineering firms used the visit as an opportunity to brief State and Defense Department officials on their capabilities and interest in working with American counterparts on USG-funded infrastructure projects in Iraq and Afghanistan, just as BiH's armed forces are contributing to peace and stabilization with their NATO partners in these countries. The state of Maryland, home to world class medical and research facilities, has agreed to extend cooperation with BiH in the field of health care.
Particularly satisfying to me was the summits discussion of education and the importance of investing in training the region's next generation. Macedonia is developing into a leader on this score. It has doubled the budget resources devoted to education in recent years, is making the best university textbooks available to its students in translation and offering them a full scholarship if they are admitted to elite Western universities. The region should share its goal of offering universal English language instruction to secondary school students as a way of preparing them for European and global citizenship.
Tourism is a declared investment priority for region, and it certainly is a sector where these countries have a comparative advantage. U.S. participants were impressed by a presentation by National Geographic, America's premier travel and nature society, on the beauties and potential of the region. I suggest readers view the presentation in a tourism supplement "The Western Balkans: Land of Discovery" on the National Geographic's website. It will inspire a little national pride, but it went a long way to dispel the out of date view among American businessmen of the region as a land of instability.
How to measure the success of this first summit? It would be naïve to do so in terms of contracts and deals signed. Charles Dillon, the President of the Balkans Business Alliance and the inspiration and organizer of the event, would be the first to admit this. American companies have been largely absent from this market for more than 20 years, and it will take time to learn more before they resume substantial trade and investment. The longer-term significance of the summit will come through building better business relationships, partnerships and confidence. Baltimore demonstrated to American companies that the countries of the region share a common European vocation and a readiness to set politics aside to build a better economic future. And the timing of the summit could not have been better, as the world and local economies are finally showing the signs of recovery from the "great recession." This sort of initiative should be repeated in the Balkans and across the Atlantic.


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Local Eventsposted on March 18, 2016 by Smile Advantage Plan
We would be honored to join you at a local chamber event sponsored by your office. We can present on your behalf or help you prepare a power presentation to give at the event. Last month we attended the Fenton Chamber of Commerce with De-Co Dental and it was successful! We are excited to join Ellis Dental at their upcoming Chamber luncheon on June 21.
At these events, we would even suggest raffling off one free Smile Advantage membership to your practice. This is a great way to gain a new patient and hopefully generate additional new referrals as well.
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Happy New Year! As I look forward to 2013, I am grateful for the progress I made in 2012. Like so many, I have set new goals, and this year I'm continuing to move forward. Read on for more…
In 2012, my main goal was to achieve a 100 pound weight loss goal on Nutrisystem and I can check that box…mission accomplished. I still had work to do, though. I needed to learn how to maintain the weight loss, continue to work on finding ways of keeping up my exercise and live a healthy lifestyle. I've been able to do that–but I'm still not where I want to be.
Yes, I'm buying smaller clothes, but for as much weight as I've lost, I feel like I haven't been able to get toned up enough. I weigh 20 pounds less than my sister, who wears 2 sizes smaller than I do! She doesn't diet and does NO exercise. So not fair. My #1 goal for this year is to find an exercise plan that will FIRM ME UP!
As far as Nutrisystem, it was and still is a huge part of my life. Even though I'm not formally in the program anymore, I continue to use what I learned while on Nutrisystem every day. One of the keys to my success was never feeling deprived, because I was eating real meals–even snacks and desserts!
Nutrisystem has recently added two-dozen new and/or improved menu items to their offerings. The new entrees include Risotto, Chicken Pot Pie and Stuffed Apple Pie (What?!? Yum!). I definitely want to order some of the new a la carte meals to try, as I love the convenience. Plus, there's the security I get from knowing that the portion control issue has been taken care of for me.
My goals for this year? I plan to stay focused on maintaining my weight loss and am determined to get toned-up so that I have the new body I want. What about you? Do you have any goals for the upcoming year that include a healthier lifestyle? We're in this together!


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Illuminating the culture of Burning Man – the annual pilgrimage to Nevada's Black Rock Desert – as a catalyst for community, innovation and the actualization of dreams, this film offers a glimpse into the art and culture of this dynamic community with the hope to spark a dream within you.
Directed and filmed by Rich Van Every, DREAM premiered at the Sonoma International Film Festival. Rich also was a cinematographer for "Spark: A Burning Man Story," a feature film on the inside story of Burning Man during a year of unprecedented challenges and growth.
"Spark: A Burning Man Story" premiered at SXSW 2013 and will be in general release Summer 2013. Rent or purchase Spark online at spark.ignite.me
Link to Ignite Vimeos Page - https://vimeo.com/62369954
Grass Roots is a short film showing the first 30 years of Kawasaki's Team Green program.


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The Bondoux 56 was a model of android. They were humanoid and looked like a person in a suit of armour, but were made to be unnaturally thin for a human. They were given a polished, mirror-like appearance with finely crafted limbs.
By the 40th century, the Bondoux 56 model was considered obsolete. A few Bondoux 56s were remade for use on the Brilliant. One such android was Gabriel. (PROSE: The Pirate Loop)
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I found this little tweed coat at Zara during their sale. It was very affordable and will definitely turn heads. What I love is how luxe it looks, at a fraction of the cost of an original Chanel. And now it's become one of my new favorites. This coat will dress any outfit up.
Like Chanel says, stay classy. You can now shop the links below for this outfit.
xx. -Valentine
Outer: Zara (Similar HERE, HERE & HERE) | Top: H&M Blouse (Similar HERE & HERE) | Bottom: J. Crew (Similar HERE, HERE & HERE) | Shoes: Zara (Similar HERE & HERE) | Clutch/Wallet: Michael Michael Kors (Similar HERE & HERE) | Earrings: (Similar HERE & HERE)


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SHOOTERS: Steven Haddad
"SHOOTERS" is the start of a new series featuring photographers from around Texas. Digital Icon chats with photographers about inspirations and goals. Enjoy.
Digital Icon asks...
What/who got you inspired to be a photographer? Always being interested in the art of photography and finally being jealous enough of what I saw people create to want to create my own.
Who are some of your favorite photographers? Some of my favorite photographers would be Kai Bottcher and Jonas Jaschke out of Germany, Haris Nukem out of London and Corwin Prescott out of Seattle.
Who is your favorite photographer that nobody knows about yet? My favorite photographer that nobody knows about yet is every young photographer that picks up a camera and has the drive to learn this craft that I love so much.
Whats your biggest complaint about the model/photog industry? My biggest complaint about this industry would either have to be when people that I shoot with don't respect my time.
Whats the wildest question you've gotten in the dms? I fortunately have not had any insane messages asking me to do anything crazy just yet, but I'm hoping one day I'll be known enough to get that.
Any Major projects your working on? I am my biggest project. Always making sure to shoot as much as I can and be as versatile as I can be.
What are some long term goals? I would like to own my own photography studio.
Short term goals? First to just always get better at photography and always make sure I'm learning and second to get my name out there as much as possible so I can become a traveling photographer.
Whats some advice for new photographers? Just trust yourself and know that you don't have to be like everyone else in order to succeed.
Whats some advice for new Models? Believe in yourself and practice, practice, practice. Know what you look like and make poses second nature, like muscle memory and learn everything you can from other models and photographers.
What's some of the hardest sacrifices you have made trying to be a photographer? Time!!!! The time that has to be put in away from friends and loved ones to make a name for myself with doing this.
Whats your dream setup (gear)? I would love to have access to a beautiful studio with a solid light setup and plethora of lenses at my disposal whether I use them all the time or not.
Who is a famous personality you would love to work with? Famous model wise Samii Ryan or Alysha Nett, famous celebrity wise Jennifer Lawrence or Charlize Theron.
Any info about yourself you would like people to know? I have been passionate about so many things in my life but I have never been utterly obsessed with anything the way that I am with photography.
Give me 5 Songs on your music playlist.
-JP Cooper- Party
-Jack Garrat- Surprise Yourself
-Outkast- Rosa Parks
-Allen Stone- American Privilege
-St. Paul & the Broken Bones- I'm Torn Up
favorite last words or quote?- "You can't have no in your heart" - Joe Dirt
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This vibrant community revolves around a buzzing downtown that is hectic in the best possible way. Champaign is an important hub both culturally and economically, representing central Illinois in every way. Champaign is located in an area sometimes referred to as the "Silicon Prairie", a play on Silicon Valley; several tech giants, startups, and Fortune 500 companies call the city home, as do several colleges and universities. The mass transit and public transportation options in Champaign are excellent and make navigating about the metro area as easy as can be. Three different interstates criss-cross through Champaign making it a fantastic place to rent an RV, with tons of things to explore with your Champaign RV rental by owner.
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There are some exceptional parks located in Champaign that can be used and enjoyed by all. The Parks Department of Champaign masterfully presides over a series of impressive parks with equally impressive features, like Centennial Park in the heart of the city. Centennial Park is peaceful and benefits from several walking paths, large picnic pavilions, several baseball and soccer fields, and playscapes for kids to climb on. Dodds Park and Heritage Park are conjoined to create one of the largest public recreation spaces in town, with ponds and trickling streams to walk alongside on elegant pathways. Dodds Park even has a disc golf course, several different athletic fields for various sports activities and many acres of open grassy spaces for dog walks or reading a book beneath the midday sun.
Clinton Lake State Recreation is a local favorite popular with residents of the Champaign-Urbana metro area. The recreation area wraps around scenic Clinton Lake where there is a lot to do. Guests to the park like to fish for a variety of fish in the lake in addition to swimming, hiking around the lake, lounging on the beach, or utilizing the marina and boat launch for your personal watercraft. Clinton Lake is also home to a massive campground capable of comfortable housing both you and your Champaign camper rental overnight. Kankakee River State Park to the north is a similarly great place to bring your Champaign motorhome rental with the intention of enjoying the great outdoors while camping. This spectacular park is made up of lots of riverfront acreage alongside the Kankakee River, as well as several islands in the middle of the river itself. Hiking and horseback riding are great ways to tour the park and see the beautiful migratory birds that stop and seek shelter during their winter journeys.
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Krannert Art Museum is a wonderful museum small in size but culturally significant. The museum operates in conjunction with the University of Illinois and is home to several galleries featuring local art, international art, and much more. Spurlock Museum is another great feature in the area, concentrating on potent world cultures from the past, like ancient Rome, Egypt, China, India, and the American Indians of North America. The museum masterfully weaves a story of how people lived in these societies, what they did for fun, and highlighting the similarities they have with modern day people. Champaign County Historical Museum is full of treasures, like important artifacts from the past. The museum is housed in the Cattle Bank Building mentioned before, and the brickwork is absolutely incredible to see up close and personal.
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D & W Lake Camping and RV Park is a place to start and can accommodate the largest RVs and travel campers in its spacious sites. The picturesque lake is great for fishing, and the park rents out boats for guests to take out and explore the water.
Champaign Sportsman's Club Campground is located on the outskirts of Champaign and provides all of its guests a tranquil experience with beautiful ambiance and scenery. Prairie Pines Campground has all the usual amenities. This peaceful park on the prairie is relaxing and beautiful. Kickapoo State Recreation Area to the east has two campgrounds that can be used for all types of camping. Visitors to this park pass the time by hunting, fishing, boating, hiking, and mountain biking the many wooded trails that can be found on site.
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Nearby to Champaign are a number of National, State and Local parks. Travelers can easily rent RVs and motorhomes near Starved Rock State Park, Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, Castlewood State Park, Clifty Falls, and Shawnee National Forest.Popular RV Types & Amenities
What's around Champaign, IL
Check out local hikes, campgrounds, parks and more!
Local Hiking Trails
|Hiking Trail
|Trail 1 at Turkey Run State Park
|Lover's Leap Overlook Trail
|McCormicks Creek Trail
|Pine Hills Nature Preserve Trail
|Starved Rock and Sandstone Point Overlook Trail
|Farmdale Recreation Area Trail
|Turkey Run State Park #2 thru #11 Trails
|Illinois River Bluff Trail
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When you click on the SHUTDOWN button, make sure to simultaneous press SHIFT Button. If you hold the Shift key down while clicking on SHUTDOWN button, you computer would restart without restarting the Computer. This is equivalent to term "HOT REBOOT".
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Select Start. Select "Shut Down…". Change the drop-down combo box under "What do you want the computer to do?" to "Restart". Hold down the SHIFT key while clicking on the "OK" button.
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Für Elise - Ludwig Van Beethoven
Für Elise - Ludwig Van Beethoven
Für Elise by Ludwig Van Beethoven is probably the most recognisable piano piece in the world. There wouldn't be many piano players that haven't tried to play this at least once. This is my first of two tutorials that teach you how to play this awesome tune on the guitar.
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A triangle. A kite. A boat. A heart! Clouds in the sky? Easel before art? Nope. Those are some of the actual shapes of built Freedome® structures.
Freedomes can have any shape. To achieve this, their framing components can be, and often are, all uniquely different from each other. This is without increasing the cost of the structure. See, Geometrica has software that controls the logistics of a huge number of distinct parts from design through manufacture and into installation. Every single component is custom-made, then stenciled and marked, and then presorted into substructures in the exact order that the structure needs to get built. Not an easy task but, after hundreds of installations worldwide, we have perfected the process. This allows you, as a designer, to dome over a square, a triangle, or even a heart. This article explains the system behind such power.
We could cover Pluto's big heart
Until recently, using identical, repeating components was a mantra for economy in structural form. The mantra was sought even as such mantra conflicts with creativity and free-form. Structures with identical framing members are limited in shape to flat or single-curvature... not very desirable either structurally or creatively.
When designing a Freedome, forget about the mantra. You can design a surface structure that has varying curvature in any direction or all. Freedomes can take the shapes of nature, such as soap films, catenary nets, the surface of viscous fluid flows, or mathematical functions. You can plan your shape and let us fill it in with a structural mesh. Any structurally sound form can me rendered in the Geometrica system. And with our advanced software, a proposed geometry can be optimized for the loads that it will need to withstand. This can be done either by varying either member sizes, or by changing the geometry itself, or both.
Freedome geometries have near-equilateral triangles in the mesh, giving the structures have a pleasing, regular pattern. The variation in member sizes and lengths is often hard to see in the installed structure, but it is there, and it enables the elegant form.
Once the basic design is finished, we divide the Freedome into two-ton substructures. At this weight, each substructure will end up into a single, individual metal crate. The division enables our "kanban" process - a workflow that is performed and delivered as planned and in time. The substructures to be installed first are made first. From then on, all manufacturing is carried out in these complete substructure units that are sorted and crated per the planned installation sequence.
Structure is subdivided into 2-ton crates
Quality is tightly controlled in accordance with Geometrica's renowned wiki-based ISO9001-certified QMS. Quality records are immediately made available at the project's website. Every structural member gets a dot-matrix mark as well as a sticker with all manner of identifying information. Unique mark, part number, fabrication parameters, packing parameters and QR coding ensure that all part information is available exactly when and where required.
At first glance, there are so many individual pieces! How can such an enormous structure ever be built?
Fortunately, the installation process has been subject to continuous improvement for decades, and is refined to a science. Early preparation work at the installation site starts well before the first crates arrive. Our team provides guidelines for manpower, equipment, tools and time that will be required. Local labor that has installed scaffolding, or steel, or even carpentry have the required basic skills. Our installation experts train the crew and consult on-site during the work. Welding or special tools are seldom needed to assemble a Freedome.
The magic happens when the first shipping container is received on site and the crew opens it. Inside crates and pallets are ordered and sequentially numbered. These numbers coincide with the numbered installation drawings. Every bundle is mapped to a specific location. There is never a doubt what goes where, when. Installation may start right upon the first container arrival. Then the second shipping container follows, and the third. The numbered crates and pallets keep arriving to the installation site in exact installation order.
Installation crew on structure
It is as easy as following numbered crates and drawings sequentially. Each crate adds one of the small substructures to the growing dome. The complexity of the structure is reduced, and assembling the thousands pieces is actually fun to contemplate. Ever dabbled in paint-by-number? Freedomes are, literally, "built-by-number".
So whether you need a house of worship, a monumental skylight, a swimming pool cover, or simply to store raw materials, start your CAD up, and sketch your dream dome. Share it with us. We will gladly help make it real.
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