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Everyone has one's start. Even the time passes by, it's important to remember the precious moment when one achieved what he or she wanted. It's not easy to begin with that feeling, but KNK, a male idol group that made debut in 2016, is different. Each member was a trainee from different agencies and frustrated with debut. So they know the precious moment more than any other. They know well that each moment is precious, so they don't waste their time. They started with ambition with that in mind. Now it's time to fly.
Q. You finally made debut. You might be so happy that you achieved your dream.
>Seungjun: I'm very excited. The one week after the debut went so fast. It's like doing what I want to do step by step. >Heejun: It was more difficult that I thought. Starting from looking for camera, getting familiar with different atmospheres of each program, I want to get familiar little by little.
Q. What was something difficult that was unexpected?
>Seungjun: Behind video? It's filming the back stage and it was very difficult. (Laughter) It was easy being filmed, but it was difficult to get in the frame of the writer. >Youjin: Interview (Laughter). The interview time with the MC was very short, so it was difficult.
Q. Let's talk about before the debut. How did you become singers?
>Heejun: I played soccer since I was elementary school student and until I was middle school grade 3 student. After I got injured when I was middle school grade 3 student, I quit playing and being cast by FNC Entertainment and worked as a trainee for about 4 years. I was in charge of instrument and vocalist, but my team's debut was frustrated and I started again in the new agency
KNK's Youjin
Q. Did you want to be a singer when you were playing soccer?
>Heejun: I didn't think like that. I got interested when I was doing training, and I got to have that dream since then.
Q. How about other members?
>Inseong: I also played sports. I was a swimmer since I was an elementary school student until I was middle school grade 3 student for 8 years. I quit after I became sick and concentrated on studying since then. I sang a song during the field trip when I was middle school grade 3 student, and the responses were good. I liked stage since then. (Laughter) I told my mom that I wanted to go to an art high school and I got the admission. While I was going for music academy, I was cast on the street. For about 2 years, I was a trainee in Big Hit Entertainment. Then I went to FNC. I met Seungjun in Big Hit and Heejun in FNC.
KNK's Heejun
Q. Seungjun was a trainee in Big Hit then?
>Seungjun: I wanted to be a Korean teacher. I thought that a teacher's desk was cool. (Laughter) When I was a high school grade 3 student, my friend went for SM's audition and I also went for it. SM said that they will send me to JYP Entertainment. While I was going for JYP audition, I was cast by Big Hit on the street. I made contract right away and worked as a trainee for about 2 years. Then I went to JYP.
Q. Your destiny was changed because of your friend.
>Seungjun: I wasnt's interested in singing at all, so it's amazing to think of it now. I liked listening to music very much so I sang what I liked during the audition.
Q. Your story was interesting. What about other members?
>Jihun: I wanted to be a Taekwondo player. I played it since I was 8 years old until I was 15. After I quit it, I liked to listen to music and watch the singers' performances. One day, I watched SHINee's 'Replay,' and it was really cool. I got to have the dream since then, and I passed the audition of SM academy. My mother was strongly against it, but she actively monitors me the most.
Q. How about you?
>Youjin: When I was an elementary school grade 6 student, I listened to 'Snow Flower.' That's when I first listened to K-Pop music. Since then I got interested in music and it was fun when I danced during the festival held when I was a middle school grade 3 student. I enjoyed not only the performance, but also the process I was preparing. When I was a high school student, I did part time job and went to academy to learn what I want. I got advice from the academy teacher and luckily entered TS Entertainment's debut team. After that, I prepared to get into a university, but a staff suggested that I go for an audition so I started again.
KNK's Inseong
Q. You were all trainees in competitive agencies and your friends already made debut.
>Inseong: I almost made debut and was frustrated. So I want debut more than any other group.
Q. You might envy others.
>Seungjun: It would be a lie if I don't envy. But it's so nice that they made debut. We are close friends since we were young. When they release new albums, I buy them. When I was a trainee, I was anxious about making debut. >Inseong: So I practiced a lot. When I envied them, I practiced harder. I sang and danced so that I couldn't think of others. >Youjin: I was very ignorant. I didn't think of that. I just watched their first debut performance and showcase.
Q. You all practiced in other agencies and settled in YNB. It might have taken some time to get familiar with it.
>Seungjun: It was like freely practicing and getting together again. I got used to it in a week.
Q. You are old friends, so you might know everything about each other. What do you usually talk about these days?
>Inseong: We monitor the debut performance and talk about some points that we should improve on. >Seungjun: We don't talk about serious things. (Laughter) We are all close so we already know.
KNK's Jihun
Q. It's already known what you have done before the debut, so there's high anticipation.
>Heejun: I think we are improving 10 times more than when we were trainees. I want to reward the anticipation from now. >Seungjun: We do monitoring more. There are many rookies, so we watch their performances too. We have some burden, but we will do our best.
Q. You participated in the debut album.
>Seungjun: Youjin made rap, composed and wrote the lyrics. We will do good if we learn about it. >Jihun: I hope we would have our own album in the future. >Youjin: I write what I think of on the phone memo. I think of a story and organize it. I directly write lyrics but I try to use comparative skills.
Q. You might want to do a lot of things regarding music.
>Youjin: I already wanted it. During the showcase performance, I did rap making. I want to continuously participate in the producing.
Q. What do you learn these days?
>Heejun: When I was preparing for the band, I played electronic guitar. Now I'm playing acoustic guitar and I learned on my own. I had difficulties, but I like playing the guitar and singing. I think that's my uniqueness. I'm improving on it. >Inseong: Idol is also a singer, so I think I should be good at singing. I want to improve my singing. My goal is to have a strong vocal. >Jihun: I think vocal is the fundamental thing. There's a stereotype that tall people are not good at dancing, but I want to break that stereotype. I want to show people that tall people can dance, and I want to be the first one. >Seungjun: I want to improve my vocal and learn instrument if I have opportunity.
KNK's Seungjun
Q. What's unique about KNK?
>Seungjun: Our strong point is masculinity and charisma. At first, I thought it might be kind of dark compared to other groups, but we think it's our charm. >Inseong: I'm working on music and sentiments. I want to move people's hearts with sincerity. >Heejun: Depth is our strong point.
Q. What would be KNK like in the future?
>Inseong: GOD is our role model. We want to go long. We want to be loved by all people. >Jihun: I want to be a singer who do public music that everyone loves. >Seungjun: I want to show our friendliness. I hope there would be many opportunities.
Q. What's your detailed goals?
>Youjin: I want to be a radio DJ for the night program. If I have opportunity, I want to be the radio DJ who is loved by many audiences. >Seungjun: I want to rank the first place. I also want to get the rookie award. I also want to be music program's MC! >All KNK Members: We want to hold concerts in Gymnastics Stadium 2 or 3 years later. I hope we do Dome Tour 3 years and 8 months later. (Laughter)
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Do you want to start a photography hobby or career but do not know where you should start? Are you clueless when it comes to angles and lighting? Even if you already have photography experience, you can always use some extra advice, and this article is filled with tips that you can you use when taking pictures.
If you're trying to take the best possible picture, get close to the subject you're photographing. Getting up close gives you a better conceptual focus, and blots out background distractions. If you are shooting a person, getting closer also allows to capture their facial expressions with greater clarity. If you stay too far, you could miss important details.
Simplicity is often the key to snapping that great photograph. More often than not, you can capture wonderful images without messing with different settings.
If you wish to join the ranks of very accomplished photographers, move up to a dSLR camera. The digital single-lens reflex is the best kind of camera for viewing your subjects as the photos are taken. Full-frame DSLRs are best because they have the largest image sensor, and create more detailed photos.
You should create depth and perspective when photographing landscapes. If you have an object or person in the foreground of the picture, it can help you deduce the scale of the photograph. To gain sharper images, adjust your aperture to a smaller setting; try f/16 for full-frame single lens reflex cameras and f/8 for the more standard digital ones.
Having sufficient light is important for taking quality photos, but if you are taking photos in bright or direct sunlight, you may end up with bad shots because of too much light. Bright sunlight casts awkward shadows and over exposes areas of the image. It can also cause your subjects to close or squint their eyes which looks unnatural. If you can, try to choose late evening or early morning light to shoot outdoors.
The position that you use when holding your camera can make a big difference on the quality of your pictures. To keep your grip steady, hold your upper arms and elbows close to your sides and brace your hands at the camera's bottom and sides. This will help create clear shots with less shaking. Additionally, by cradling your hands around and under the camera, it will prevent accidental dropping of the device.
Play around with the settings on your camera and create different compositions for your photographs. A high quality photograph does not require an original subject. It just requires an original way of thinking. A skilled photographer with an artistic eye can turn a mundane subject into an exceptional picture. Experimenting is key, so don't be afraid to do it.
If you keep your batteries charged at all times, you will not miss the picture of a lifetime. Digital cameras can suck up a lot of battery power, the LCD screen has a lot to do with this, make sure you have your batteries fully charged. To be extra sure you don't miss a critical shot, take a spare set of batteries with you and change over when needed.
Memory Card
Taking many, many pictures is one of the ways to capturing something great, so purchase a memory card that is big enough to hold large amounts of information. By increasing the size of the memory card that you use in your camera, you are increasing the number of photos that you can take before changing cards. A further benefit of using large memory cards is that photos can be taken in RAW format, and this gives you a lot of options when it's time to edit them.
Keep a notepad to record your shots. Sifting through hundreds of photographs, you may have a difficult time remembering the emotions and thoughts that you were experiencing when you snapped each picture. Use a small notepad, just make sure that you write down what number the picture is in your notes.
Try getting closer to the subject that you are trying to photograph. Nothing is worse than viewing a photo of a subject that is too far away to see any clear details or colors. Make seeing your subject with clarity easier for both you and the viewers of the picture.
The built-in flash on a digital camera is usually set to activate automatically when it senses dim light. While this type of auto-flash is perfect for point-and-shoot purposes, professional photographers often prefer to invest their cash in a separate flash unit that can be attached to the camera. If you decide you do need an external flash, invest in a camera with a "hot shoe" to fit the flash into, and consult a professional to learn which flashes are a good fit for your camera.
When you want to begin getting into photography, or you just want to learn to take better quality photos, try to learn all you can about proper composition. Like any other art form, if the composition in your photo is not right, the work will suffer. Take the time to learn and implement different types of composition to improve the overall quality of your photographs.
When you desire photography knowledge, you must dedicate some time to researching the artstyle that you are working with. There are several different factors involved in photography, and they are mostly subjective – utilize these tips to tap into your creativity.

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Scrumptious light as a feather lemon cupcakes from scratch. and topped with lemon buttercream. These Lively Cupcakes burst with lemon flavor. They are Perfect for Spring and any time of year!
I've made this cupcake recipe with this frosting many times over the last several years. It's SO good. And SO pretty!
I've decided I'm over winter. It can go away and not show its face until next December as far as I'm concerned. Since I'm in the process of boycotting winter I decided to make these cute and very spring like lemon cupcakes.
Watch me Make and Decorate these Lemony Lemon Cupcakes with my kids (Snow Day Event). 🙂I settled on making my own spring flowers out of frosting. Both lemon cupcakes recipe from scratch and lemon buttercream frosting recipe are very reliable.
Initially I was worried that the buttercream would not hold its shape when making the roses. I'm not worried now. After several years of using this frosting recipe I can say.
This lemon buttercream frosting never fails. AND The light lemony taste compliments this lemon cupcakes beautifully.
Update on this recipe: I have made this lemon cupcake recipe several times now. Its my favorite treat for Spring. But This lemon cupcake recipe also works for every season.
I actually made this Lovely Lemon Rose cake out of this recipe last summer. So pretty!
I made this last batch of lemon cupcakes to celebrate my niece's fifth birthday party. We DEVOURED these incredibly light party treats.
Looking for more cupcake and frosting recipes? Head over to CUPCAKE CORNER.
Look at how pretty the lemon color shows with fall decorations. All the colors of fall work really well with this soft lemon color. And the lemon flavor is a nice burst of citrus in a season full of pumpkin and spice. 🙂
I think they look great all dolled up for fall. How about you? Have a party that needs a bright spot of yellow in your fall party tables or maybe want a bit of citrus tang in the mix? These are great lemon desserts.
These would be a fun treat for tailgating or game day too.
Homemade Lemon Cupcakes:
This is a pretty easy scratch cupcake recipe. There are quite a few ingredients involved but the process is really very simple.
- Make sure you have all the ingredients called for before you begin.
- READ the instructions carefully
- Do NOT skip steps-like the sifting 🙂
- To keep the texture light-DO NOT OVERMIX
Lemon Cupcake decorating ideas:
This lemon cup cake recipe is a good entry level decorator challenge. I was a novice cupcake decorator when I made these.
- Make sure your frosting is the correct consistency to go through your preferred decorating tip. Feel free to adjust the frosting to suit what you are doing with it if necessary.
- For the Rose look:
- I made a small part of the frosting recipe green and smoothed it over the cupcakes.
- I made the remaining frosting yellow for the roses.
- I used the Wilton Rose Tip to make roses on the cupcake top. Use whatever tip you like.
- I added edible Easter pearls for a more formal look.
- Any sprinkles will work on this frosting. But place them BEFORE the frosting is set up right after decorating so they will stay on the frosting better.
- You can simply swirl yellow frosting with the wilton 2d tip as I did for my nieces party cupcakes. And then place white pearls for a bit of flair.
- There is a VIDEO in our recipe card to show you a simple decorating idea.
And of course you can follow your own inspirations. We'd love to see how you decorate these. Please share with us in the comment section at the bottom of this page how it goes for you. And feel free to reach out and ask questions!
Scrumptious, light as a feather lemon cake, topped with lemon buttercream. These Lively Lemony Lemon Cupcakes burst with lemon flavor! Perfect any time of year! Cupcakes: Frosting: Decorate:
Lemony Lemon Cupcakes
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12
Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 469 Total Fat: 27g Saturated Fat: 16g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 9g Cholesterol: 100mg Sodium: 182mg Carbohydrates: 57g Fiber: 0g Sugar: 44g Protein: 3g
Scrumptious, light as a feather lemon cake, topped with lemon buttercream. These Lively Lemony Lemon Cupcakes burst with lemon flavor! Perfect any time of year!
Recipe Adapted from: Ohsweetday.com


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The Light Drop
The Light Drop by the Brazilian designer Rafael Morgan is the second project of this designer that I present on this blog, after last month I've presented you Hope Table. The interesting part of this innovative lighting design is : "Drop Light" is a lamp out of steel and silicone functioning by LED whose light intensity is controlled while turning the tap. Unfortunately these lamps are not to sell: they are only concepts suggested by the Brazilian designer Rafael Morgan, but the ideas suggested by him are very interesting.


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Rain likely to star in a movie prior to military enlistment
World superstar Rain will most likely be participating in a movie remake of Red Scarf which was first released all the way back in 1964.
Although the details aren't set in stone yet, there's a very high possibility that he will indeed partake in playing the main character.
Rain had previously received a draft notice, letting him know that he had to enlist in the army on September 28th of this year. But because he will most likely play the main character in Red Scarf, and is also currently obtaining his master's degree, many expect that the star will be able to postpone the mandatory duties.
Rain is currently filming for the KBS Drama Fugitive which is scheduled to air next month.
Rain clarifies his position on the controversy with JTune Entertainment
With singer and actor Rain embroiled in a controversy with his own company, he has recently come forward with a clarification on the case, but it seems like the public won't be so understanding.
On the 31st, Rain explained his side of the story through an interview with a press company, "I'm not a manager, I'm just an investor that invested in myself." He confessed his thoughts and feelings on the pressure that was put on him when he never participated in the actual managing aspect of the company. Rain also revealed that he's raised the profits of his company and has changed the sales distribution, from what was originally a 7:3 ratio to a 5:5 ratio, in order to give shareholders a larger profit.
However, netizens remain divided on the issue. Those that support his changes have stressed that Rain is accepting a 5:5 profit distribution ratio.
Some netizens have supported his decision by leaving comments such as, "If it's 5:5, he's basically no better than a rookie. From Rain's standpoint, he's going to be losing billions of dollars," "There's never been any other business owner or board of director that has shown this much responsibility," and "It's a huge sacrifice he's making."
The entire controversy began last July when it was revealed that Rain, the largest shareholder of JTune Entertainment, sold his security holdings while the company was in a deficit. The public has brought up a variety of opinions on the issue, with some thinking that it was the right choice, and others considering it a disappointment.
Netizens continued to leave comments, stating, "He's always acted like he was a perfectionist, so it's disappointing to see him come out with excuses now and act like he had no idea," "He should know that as the largest shareholder of a one-man company that his actions largely affect the worth of his stock and profits. Rain's recent clarification just seems like he's cut out his apology and instead emphasized what he's losing," and "Please show us more responsible actions if you consider yourself a top star."
On the contrary, netizens have also supported him by leaving comments such as, "Rain is also a normal human being. Why would he do nothing as his investments are being lost? It was right for him to sell them," "It's Rain's fault that the prices of the company's stocks dropped because of a major shareholder liquidating all of his share, but we need to take note that the law has not yet decided his guilt or innocence," and "I can see why his actions would be intolerable, but it's too late to take back the crime anyway."
Source: MyDaily
Pop star Rain in Manila to also to shot drama series
Asian pop star Rain (aka Jung Ji Hoon) is creating a buzz ahead of his "Intensity" concert on Sept. 11 at the SM Mall of Asia open grounds.
Besides the concert, Rain is in the country shooting scenes for "Fugitive," his action drama of which the story revolves around money that reappeared 60 years after the Korean War.
Rain arrived in Manila from Cebu last Sept. 4.
The "Fugitive" features an international cast. Besides Rain, it also includes Lee Na-Young, Lee Jeong-jin, Daniel Henney, Hong Kong actor Ti Lung, Japanese actors Naoto Takenaka and Uehara Takako and Chinese actress Josie Ho.
The drama will have its pilot episode on Sept. 29 on KBS.
Rain's schedule is full until the end of the year. He is doing all activities before his scheduled enlistment in the Korean military in early 2011.
He was originally scheduled to enter the military this year but his request to postpone his enlistment has been granted by Korea's Military Manpower Administration.
Filipino fans will finally get to see Rain on Saturday in the concert. The "Intensity" concert will also feature K-pop boy band U-Kiss and singer Christian Bautista as special guest.
Manila Bulletin
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No sign of Rain: no-show has Filipino fans feeling the drought
Fans in Manila were immensely disappointed with singer/actor Rain yesterday, as he failed to appear for a press conference at the Manila Hotel.
The conference was scheduled for 2pm, yet was cancelled at the last minute by Rain's staff due to a 'miscommunication' between their agency and the Filipino organizers, they said. "There was a misunderstanding; it was supposed to be September 9th… not September 6th. The interpreter got it wrong."
Though the meet was rescheduled for the 9th, reactions to the absence have the Manila press calling it a 'snub'; several sources even claim to have seen Rain swimming in the hotel pool as his representatives were making the official announcement.
Rain is in the Philippines for his one-show concert, Intensity, on the night of the 11th with special guest U-KISS and Pinoy ballad artist Christian Bautista. It's also been revealed that he's currently filming in the country for a new KBS2 drama series titled "Fugitive", set to air on the 28th.
Sources: PEP, ABS-CBN News
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Rain & JYP Entertainment found "Not Guilty"
Rain and his former agency, JYP Entertainment, were found 'not guilty' on the 9th regarding a compensation claim launched by Well Made Star M.
The Department of Justice read out the sentence, stating,
"The responsibilities of the cancellation of the North American performances lies with Star M. JYP Entertainment and Rain do not have to refund the pre-payments. This applies not only for the North American performances; Star M will be held responsible for the China cancellations as well, since Star M was the side that planned the entire tour."
In 2006 and 2007, Rain planned a world tour with Star M, totaling 35 different performances. However, due to problems arising from his name 'Rain,' his performances in America were canceled, concluding the tour with only 19 fulfilled performances.
Star M claimed that both JYP Entertainment and Rain did not fulfill their contractual obligations and launched a compensation claim for approximately $3,915,018 USD.
The court of first instance stated, "The reason behind the cancellations of the American performances is because Star M did not properly handle the infringement dispute," and ruled against the plaintiff.
Source: Star News
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Rain, Daniel Henney Talk About Their Korean Drama 'Fugitive'
MANILA, Philippines -
Asian pop star Rain and Korean-American actor-model Daniel Henney were interviewed on TV5's "Paparazzi" about their experiences in the Philippines, work and personal life.
The two are in the country to shoot scenes for "Fugitive," a co-production of Domangja and TV5. The film tells the story of Jiwoo (played by Rain), a famous investigator assigned to solve the mysterious death of an Asian couple in Las Vegas.
"I went to six cities in five countries in shooting the 'Fugitive'. It's like a movie schedule," Rain told "Paparazzi."
Henney, on the other hand, said his character in the drama is like a puppet master.
"This is the character they've never seen. This is most difficult character I've played in a Korean drama till now. This guy holds the keys. He plays the puppet master, which is very difficult for me because I have to know every single storyline," Henney said.
"Fugitive" will be Rain's comeback to the Korean drama scene. His last drama was "A Love To Kill" which was shown in 2005. Rain shot to fame when he did the drama "Full House" in 2004.
Despite the sweltering temperature, Rain and Henney said they are enjoying their stay in the Philippines.
"I love Manila even before especially Cebu. I'm also recommending to my other friends to visit the Philippines. I love it here," Rain told DJ Mo.
For Henney, he will never forget a memorable night in Boracay.
"We were in Boracay one night, I remember. We finished the shoot. We had a boat that was kinda off the shore. The flying fish. I'll never forget it. We were swimming with the flying fish. It's like forever embedded in my mind. And the beautiful white sand."
Henney also revealed that he doesn't have a girlfriend at the moment.
Asked if he will consider having a Filipina girlfriend, Henney said "Of course, why not?"
For him, the most important thing is that the girl should have a sense of humor.
He said his family grew up in an atmosphere that can be likened to "Saturday Night Live," a comedy and variety show in the US.
"Laughter is very important. (The girl should be) Down to earth but cool at the same time," he said.
For Rain, his priority right now is his career. He is doing all his celebrity activities before he enters the Korean military early next year.
Rain said he is focusing on his singing and acting careers.
"I will continue singing and acting. But I'm looking forward to show you guys more…a better Rain," he said.
Manila Bulletin
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Rain says done lifetime's worth of running for "Fugitive"
Asian pop sensation Rain, who is constantly on the run as a fugitive in upcoming TV series "Fugitive Plan B," has said he has had to run so much that he has probably done a lifetime's worth of running.
In the romantic comedy investigative action series about a conspiracy involving a hefty sum of money going missing in times of the Korean War 60 years ago, Rain plays Gee-woo, a private detective at an international secret agency who becomes pegged as the murderer of his own old friend.
"Lee Jung-jin and my relationship is that of a chaser and the chased so we really ran a lot... I've done a lifetime's worth of running," the singer and actor told media outlets during a press conference for the drama held in Seoul on Monday.
He explained, however, that the action sequences were "not too tough to handle" after having received a year's worth of grueling training in Hollywood for Wachowski Brothers' pic "Ninja Assassin" last year which had left him with zero percent body fat.
The downside, he said, was that the show's director Gwak Jeong-hwan of hit drama "The Slave Hunters" fame, was becoming increasingly expectant of their performance.
"He was doubtful of us pulling off the action sequences at first but after we succeeded the first few times, he now thinks we can do anything and so just yesterday, we jumped over a wall three meters high," Rain jokingly complained.
From the start of the press conference, Rain had expressed his excitement over working with Gwak and writer Chun Sung-il, the mastermind duo behind "The Slave Hunters" which he claimed to have been a fan of.
Starring Jang Hyuk, Oh Ji-ho and Lee Da-hae, the show hit viewership ratings of nearly 36 percent during its two-month run from January this year and was lauded by critics for its strong storyline and beautiful scenes produced through the use of a Red One camera.
Rain, whose real name is Jung Ji-hoon, rose to stardom throughout Asia through his solo singing career in 2002, but has made several solid acting appearances on the small screen as well including "Sang Doo! Let's Go to School" and "Full House."
"Fugitive," a 20-part series featuring a multinational cast of Korean actors Lee Na-young, Daniel Henney, Lee Jung-jin, Kong Hyung-jin, Yoon Son-ha, Hong Kong-'s Ti Lung, China's Josei Ho, and Japanese actors Takenaka Naoto and Uehara Takako, will premiere on September 29 on KBS.
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Rain will enlist in the military next year
With so much controversy regarding celebrities enlisting for the military at the moment, Rain had decided to announce his enlistment date a bit early, which has been revealed to be in 2011.
On the 27th, the world star attended the press conference for his upcoming drama, KBS2TV "Fugitive".
He revealed, "I believe my enlistment will be sometime around next year. After this drama, I will be filming a movie related to fighter planes, which is what brought my decision for enlistment."
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Rain's international fans donate over $10,000 in commemoration of drama, 'Fugitive'
In support of Rain's new drama 'Fugitive', his international fans donated a total of 12 million won to charity, which calculates to around $10,500 USD.
Rain's official 'Overseas Fandom' donated about $4400 USD and $6100 USD worth of child nutrition to the organization fund, 'Good Neighbors'.
A total of 80 females, from 12 different countries such as America, Canada, Germany, Italy, Poland, Japan, China, Hong Kong, The Philippines, Vietnam and Malaysia participated in the event. The donated money will be going towards neglected children, with the help of Good Neighbors.
In addition, Rain's fans in Japan sent 80 kg of rice to the official press conference of the drama, which was held on the 27th.
Meanwhile, the first episode of 'Fugitive' aired on September 29th.
Source + Photo: Newsen
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'Fugitive' nabs 20.7% in ratings for first episode
New Wednesday-Thursday drama, Fugitive (also known as Runaway Plan B), has raked in an impressive 20.7% in viewer ratings for its first episode.
To receive such high numbers for the first episode is very rare. Viewers had high expectations for 'Fugitive', as it boasts a star-studded cast with Rain, Lee Na Young, Lee Jung Jin, Daniel Henney, and many others. The hype was futher amplified when it was revealed that the drama was a collaborative effort between esteemed director Kwak Jung Hwan and screenwriter Chun Sung Il, who have teamed up once before in 'Chuno'.
During the broadcast, Chuno's Lee Da Hae and Oh Ji Ho made cameo apperances, which made the episode more interesting.
Meanwhile, competing dramas, "My Girlfriend is a Nine-Tailed Fox" and "Playful Kiss" pulled in ratings of 16.6% and 4.5% respectively.
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Rain's gambling controversy worsens as allegations of foreign currency laundering arise
Rain's recent gambling controversy has taken a shocking turn, as more and more witnesses are surfacing to attest against the international star.
Sports Seoul was able to meet with "A", an individual who was not only related to Rain's concert activities, but also provided the star with some gambling funds. "A" was involved in Rain's world tour concert activities in Las Vegas, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Thailand, Japan, and Los Angeles.
According to "A", Rain went to play baccarat at the Bellagio Hotel during his Las Vegas concert in December 2006, and again before his June 2007 Los Angeles concert. At the time, Rain visited the casino with both his company and concert representatives, as well as staff members. Reportedly, the star also went up to the VIP room.
"A" stated, "Between the end of 2006 and June 2007, Rain went to Las Vegas about three times. Even Andrew Kim, the guy who brought up this issue, was with Rain during these times. The betting amount during 2006 initially was small. However, as time went by, large sums of money came and went."
Surprising accounts regarding the gambling funds have also been made. "A" revealed, "A representative who was in charge of managing the concert used at least $200,000 for funds. When the person ran out of money, they exchanged the money for $5,000 to $10,000 of chips at a time."
"A" explained, "At the time, Rain was trying to become independent from JYP. Entertainment companies who were trying to recruit Rain spent lavishly on him in order to work with him. It was nothing out of the ordinary for him to use those huge sums of money for his betting sums. Rain lightly took the money and spent it."
A representative who supervised Rain's world tour, "B", is currently under investigation for violations made against the "Foreign Exchange Control Act". It has been exposed that "B" gave and received money that was undeclared and will be fined $10,000.
"A" stated, "Rain received his bacarrat funds mainly from "B". In order to supply Rain with his gambling funds, "B" illegally converted undeclared money into chips for him after getting money wired to him."
"A's" testimony is similar to that of Andrew Kim's, who reported that Rain had a serious gambling problem and was indebted to him. Kim revealed in October, "The reason why Rain is not paying me back is because he does not think he borrowed money from me. Rain does not, ever, gamble with his own money."
In short, "A" explained that Rain usually accepts and doesn't pay back his gambling funds, because he feels as if the funds "were given to him rightfully."
The legal ramifications of the controversy lies in the fact that according to a precedent established by the Supreme Court, it is considered a violation if instead of cash, illegally bought chips were used to gamble. Chips may be bought at the casinos, but they must be bought with declared money if the player is not a resident of the host nation.
According to the Supreme Court's ruling back in 2004, "Using chips instead of cash in casinos is the same as loaning money."
A representative of the Korean Police Department's section of Foreign Affairs stated, "It does not matter whose money was used for gambling. If there's a witness from the gambling site, we can begin an investigation."
Through a phone call with Sports Seoul, a representative of Rain's entertainment company, J Tune Entertainment stated, "We have nothing to say over the phone regarding gambling."
Source + Photos: Sports Seoul via Yahoo! Korea
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Rain to hold final concert before enlisting in December
Last month, superstar Rain successfully delayed his mandatory enlistment to the military and he's now scheduled to enlist in early 2011. With that in mind, J. Tune Entertainment and Rain's official website recently posted a notice that Rain will hold his final concert(s) before enlisting. The concert is titled "ADIEU 2010 with Rain" and he's scheduled to perform two shows on December 31st at Seoul's Olympic Stadium.
Here's the full rundown courtesy of sixtofive1982:
Hi, this is J.Tune Camp,
It is decided that [Adieu 2010 with Rain] concert shall be held in Korea.
* Date : December 31st, 2010 / 2 shows a day.
* The first show : 18:00 / the second show : 23:30
* Location : Jamshil Gymnasium (Seoul Olympic Stadium )
Cloud fans are asked to refer to rain-cloud.com.
[rain-jihoon Notice] Regarding the opening of ticket sales for 'ADIEU! 2010 with RAIN' concert in Korea.
Hi, this is J.Tune Camp.
It is decided that 'Adieu 2010 with Rain' concert shall be held in Korea.
Please refer to the guidelines below.
- Regarding the opening of ticket sales for 'ADIEU! 2010 with RAIN' concert in Korea -
Tickets for 'ADIEU! 2010 with RAIN' concert will be on sale at 8:00 pm, on Thursday, November 11th, 2010, through INTERPARK.
1.The information about the concert.
The title of the concert : ADIEU! 2010 with RAIN
- Location : Jamshil Gymnasium (Seoul Olympic Stadium )
- Date : December 31st, 2010 (Friday) / 2 shows a day.
The 1st show : 06:00pm / the 2nd show : 11:30 pm
- Ticket price : Standing seat : 165,000 KRW (around $ 149.19)
R seat : 165,000 KRW
S seat : 110,000 KRW
A seat : 66,000 KRW (including VAT)
The host : J.Tune Camp
The supervisor : Cover Entertainment, Asia Bridge Contents.
[Nov-04-2010] How to apply for 'ADIEU! 2010 with RAIN' concert tickets.
Hi, we are the 7th executive.
Only Standing B seats in the front of the stage are allotted to our fan club, so you have to purchase tickets individually for other seats.
The ticket sales are open to the public through INTERPARK on November 11th.
무대 : stage
팬클럽 스탠딩 B : Standing seats B for fan club
스탠딩 A, C : Standing seats A, C,
* The period of application to attend the concert :
From November 6th (Saturday) until Wednesday morning of November 10th.
* The deadline for paying the ticket :
From November 11th (Thursday) until November 17th (Wednesday)
*Ticket price : 165,000 KRW (around $ 149.19)
- The application will be canceled if the ticket isn't paid by the designated date.
* How to apply :
The application through email, on a first-come, first-served basis, will be progressed from 10:00pm until 11:00pm, on Saturday, November 6th.
: -The application for 'the 1st show at 06:00pm' will be progressed at 10:00 pm on Saturday, November 6th
-The application for 'the 2nd show at 11:30pm' will be progressed at 11:00pm, on Saturday, November 6th.
(That is, we'll accept 2 applications individually, each at different times and emails)
–The application is possible if the most applicants number 4 in all (3 companions apart from you)
- It's impossible to submit a duplicate application.
-The application is approved by fan club members only regardless of nationality.
Further details about email address will be released soon.
Tip: cloudlady
Source: Rain's website via sixtofive1982
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Rain will not attend the '2010 MAMA'
It was recently revealed that Rain will not be attending the '2010 Mnet Asian Music Awards' (MAMA).
A J.Tune representative revealed on November 15th, "Due to ongoing filming schedules for his drama, 'Fugitive', Rain is unable to attend the '2010 MAMA'."
The '2010 MAMA' is being billed by Mnet as one of the biggest award shows in Asia; it's also being brought overseas for the first time in its history, as the venue is located in Macau for November 28th.
The show has already been hit with a consistent string of controversies, as many artists (such as CNBLUE) have been withdrawing their participation from the program. SM Entertainment has yet to respond about whether or not their artists will be attending this event, but it seems more likely than not that they will be missing it once again this year.
Source: Newsen
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Rain performs three hit songs at the closing ceremony of the '2010 Guangzhou Asian Games'
'World Star' Rain recently stood on stage in front of over 4.5 billion people all over Asia for the closing ceremony of the '2010 Guangzhou Asian Games'.
Rain performed a total of three of his hit songs – 'Rainism', 'Hip Song', and 'Friends'. With his all-black outfit and black shades, he showed a powerful performance to over 30,000 spectators and athletes of 45 nations and proved why he is one of the top representatives of Asia.
Check out his amazing performances below!
Hip Song
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Rain + Shin Se Kyung confirmed for upcoming film, "The Red Muffler"
Rain and Shin Se Kyung have been chosen for the leading roles in an upcoming blockbuster film, "The Red Muffler."
Directed by Kim Dong Won, the film is said to be costing $10 million USD in production expenses alone. With tensions rising due to the recent Yeonpyeong Island skirmish, there's been increasing focus on this film since it features a story about attacking Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea.
A representative of the movie's investment company revealed to Newsen on December 6th, "Rain personally chose 'The Red Muffler' as his last project before entering his military service. The leading female role will be played by Shin Se Kyung."
The film is currently nicknamed the "Lee Mi Kyung Project" due to the amount of time and effort the CJ Entertainment CEO is putting into it.
Rain will be playing the role of 'Taehoon,' a fighter pilot, while Shin Se Kyung plays his love interest 'Sae Young,' an auto mechanic.
Another representative of the movie revealed, "Rain has completed his contract, but Shin Se Kyung has yet to sign her contract due to issues such as guarantees. The title of the movie could also be changed to 'Living in the Sky.'"
The filming process should begin as early as January 2011.
Source + Photos: Newsen via Nate
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Rachel Simmons, a nationally renowned expert on bullying and author of many books, will speak at two free events for middle school girls and the adults who care about them on April 7 and 8.
The events are sponsored by the Women�s Initiative of United Way of Central Massachusetts.
Both events will be held at the Worcester Technical High School, Skyline Drive.
Parents, teachers, coaches and girls are invited to the April 7 event, which starts with a Wellness Fair at 5:30 p.m. Ms. Simmons will speak at 6:45 p.m.
On April 8, Ms. Simmons will give a presentation to middle school girls from Worcester and surrounding towns. The event has limited space. For more information, schools should contact the Women�s Initiative at (508) 757-5631 ext. 251.
Ms. Simmons is the author of the New York Times bestsellers �Odd Girl Out: The Hidden Culture of Aggression in Girls� and �The Curse of the Good Girl: Raising Authentic Girls with Courage and Confidence.� She has appeared regularly on �The Today Show,� �The Oprah Winfrey Show� and �Dateline NBC� to talk about bullying and empowering girls.


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"The first time I heard Prince voice was in "Soft and Wet". I was in the car with Gary Levinson, his business manager. After the first minute I looked at my friend and said " This is more than special". It was just different and I did not know who he was." – Robert WhitmanHe began to shoot 19-year-old Prince all over the city, from the streets, car parks and Minneapolis's famous music wall to his manager's house. As the first professional photographer ever to shoot Prince, Whitman has now released the never-seen-before photos as one beautiful book: Prince Pre Fame.
The book compiles pretty much all of Whitman's archives from that particular photography session – it's 200 pages deep, features 71 works, 18 contact sheets, a whopping total of 648 images, the original 1977 press brochure and diary entries from Prince's then business manager Gary Levinson. Plus there's a tribute essay from Spike Lee.


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Shintaro Tsuji (Japanese: 辻信太郎), born on December 7, 1927 is the founder of Sanrio, a producer of Sanrio films from 1977 to 1985 and storywriter.
He worked on the establishment of the theme parks Sanrio Puroland on November 12, 1987 and Harmonyland on October 22, 1988.[citation needed]
On November 20, 2013 his eldest son Kunihiko Tsuji sadly passed away.
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it also seems like those of us with parkinson's are constantly adjusting our medications as our symptoms change, so when i started having some off periods and some anxiety, i thought i'd reach out to an open forum on the parkinson's foundation website to see what sort of feedback i could get.
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Affordable living and community space at Hunters Point.
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History 101 (001) World History to Oceanic Contact
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This World History course emphasizes the development of communities and civilizations and how encounters between them shaped our world from the first written records to the sixteenth century. Through the study of primary and secondary sources, students: explore various civilizations' cultural wealth and diversity as well as their problems; recognize not only each civilization's distinctive features, but also the commonality of the human experience; and study and discuss the controversial issues arising from various interpretations of World History. Topics to be covered include the emergence and diffusion of the world's great religions, the impact of cultural contact along trade routes and on military frontiers, the ordering of societies, and significant political developments. The course consists of lectures twice a week and discussion sections once a week both terms. Evaluation is based on several analytical and research essays of varying length, four examinations, and participation in all aspects of the course.


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BPS Origins. English is the language of Shakespeare and Chaucer.
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Although this was one in a series of such calls, the very idea of evidence-based education continues to be criticized (e.g., see Biesta, 2010), often on the basis that education is complex (allegedly more so than medicine, to which it is often compared). For example, what does it mean to say that something has 'worked', and for whom has it 'worked' and in what context? Despite this complexity, there are some concepts in education for which there is abundant clear evidence to show that they are not effective. Geanium - Interactive chronological visualisation. TimeRime.com - Homepage. Timeline. Timelines. Timeline creation tools. How to Make a Timeline. The way we think about time is learned.
Over the eons, different cultures and peoples have held different beliefs about the nature of time. Western historical thought is based on certain assumptions about the nature of time. When we make a timeline of historical events, we create a graphic representation of how we in Western secular society think about time. We link units of time with events. We make a sequence that suggests a past, present, and future.
Sequences in a timeline, where some events happen before others, also suggest the possibility of cause and effect. Thus, making a timeline allows one to plot events in a graphic way, to see possible relationships, to help memory, and to grasp sequence. Plot History on a Line. Timeline Generator Reviews. How An Amsterdam School Uses Facebook Timeline In History Classes. Students at Het 4e Gymnasium Amsterdam Facebook, despite its massive size, is one of the least talked about social media tools in the education technology world.
But a high school class in Amsterdam has started using it for educational purposes and you can check out the hard work they've done! Students at Het 4e Gymnasium Amsterdam have had their history class infused into their digital lives thanks to school principal Hans Verhage and the creative agency THEY. The students have built Facebook Timelines for four history subjects: Royal College of Art - Academia.edu. The thesis analyses the visual space displayed in pictures, film, television and digital interactive media.
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This human timeline then becomes the vehicle for exploring wide range of aspects of chronological understanding – there's over 20 ideas below and if you think of any more do let me know and we'll add them in. What we can do with this is really only limited by our imaginations. While this is a simple idea in its conception it can be developed to tackle quite complex ideas – which is partly why I've not tried to divide this up into activities for KS2, KS3, GCSE or A level. Many of the ideas could be used at several levels so you'll have to read through to sort out what may be useful to a particular age-group. ZoomInfo Cached Page. Timeline. PGCE History at UEA - Time - Welcome. "They know who Queen Victoria was, but they have no idea what century she lived in. They know Napoleon was a general but they have no idea what is meant by the Napoleonic era.
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Constructivism is an epistemology, or a theory, used to explain how people know what they know.
The basic idea is that problem solving is at the heart of learning, thinking, and development. As people solve problems and discover the consequences of their actions–through reflecting on past and immediate experiences–they construct their own understanding. Learning is thus an active process that requires a change in the learner. This is achieved through the activities the learner engages in, including the consequences of those activities, and through reflection. People only deeply understand what they have constructed. Historical Interactive Timeline Interface. Approach 4 – Making the Industrial Revolution human. It can be hard to make the Industrial Revolution human – the term too easily conjures up images of vast machines or disease-ridden slums populated by hundreds or thousands of people – but not individual human beings that we can relate to.
I began thinking more about the human scale of the Industrial Revolution when I uncovered information about strands of my father's ancestry. What emerged via census returns was splendidly ordinary but really useful for introducing two of the basic features of lives in the 19th century – movement from rural areas to towns and the resulting changes in types of work. What follows is aimed at KS2 or KS3 students and isn't detailed – it doesn't have to be long – but it does benefit from being based on a real family with strong blood links to the teacher. It's important that students ask questions and pull out the key points rather than me saying 'this story tells us that …'. The Death of Industry. The mill sequence in the first half of the module was shot at Lister's Mills in Bradford, one of the truly great industrial complexes in Britain, scene of the 1890 strike (see module 'The Rise of Labour') and once boasting a workforce of over 10,000.
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Stranger Things actress Millie Bobby Brown has deleted her Twitter account after becoming the target of a violent and homophobic meme. The Netflix star is only 14 years old.
Brown shot to stardom after landing the role of Eleven in the nostalgic supernatural mystery series. The young actress has proven herself to be adept both on and off the screen. She has become an activist, standing up against bullying and calling on her fans to support each other and accept themselves. Most recently, she's taken to lending her voice to those of the Parkland activists and survivors. Her tolerant and peaceful image has now been spun on its head thanks to a particularly hateful meme.
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Twitter users have taken to photoshopping hateful, anti-LGBT statements over Brown's photos and selfies, claiming the 14-year-old actress said them herself. Others have been claiming to have actually met the actress, making fake accusations of Brown's allegedly violent behavior toward LGBT fans. The hashtag #TakeDownMillieBobbyBrown is often included with these posts. Per Variety, the teenage actress has taken down her Twitter profile due to the graphic posts. Brown hosts a second profile for her activism @Milliestopshate, that currently remains intact.
Many participants of the meme have claimed that it was all in good fun and that the posts were never meant to offend Brown. Instead, they claimed the posts were an "inside joke" amongst some in the LGBT community. Others claimed the humor behind the memes was supposed to be born from the fact that Brown would never behave the way the memes depict. This train of thought obviously seems to have backfired, as a teenager who stands against bullying has essentially been bullied off the very platform she has used to promote acceptance of the LGBT community in the past.
Brown has many high profile projects debuting soon including Godzilla: King of the Monsters and an Enola Holmes series adaptation. Brown will star as the sister of the legendary Sherlock Holmes and also serve as a producer to the series. Along with these prominent roles, Brown will be back in Netflix's Stranger Things Season 3. Previous seasons have followed Eleven's path to freedom as a scientific experiment turned adoptive daughter. The upcoming season is said to explore Eleven's struggles as she learns what is like to lead a normal life as a teenage girl. Perhaps these Twitter posters could offer Brown the chance to do the same.


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I know this blog is kinda turning into my own fishing journal. I promise that we have something other than fishing trips coming up. BUT...This is my blog and I do what I want!
A quick word before we go any further. What exactly is a "Greenie"? Simply put, it is a person from Colorado. It is the green license plate. Get it? Greenie. Deep right? Some people in Wyoming use the word in a derogatory manner, but is is mostly just neighborly and old rival ribbing. I was born and raised in southern Wyoming and now I live in northern Colorado. Both states are home for me. As long as we keep it fun and in a respectful place I don't think it is a bad thing at all. Greenies like me and my friends pay our fair share for recreation in Wyoming. I get it. A lot of folks from Colorado get outside in Wyoming, but it is good for all of us if we all respect the resource. Wyomingites make money Coloradoans get less crowded natural places and hopefully both clean up after themselves and each other. Respect gets respect....That is all I really have to say about that.
The Grey Reef is a stretch of river outside of Casper, Wyoming near the small town of Alcova. It is an extremely productive fishery full of big healthy fish. It is still streaky like any fishery and sometimes it just doesn't fish well, but more often than not, if you work hard at fishing here you will catch nice fish. There are places to wade the river, but the fishery really shines when you are in a drift boat. As luck would have it, I was invited to to get out with some friends for the maiden voyage of my friend Jason's brand new Boulder Boat Works drift boat. They are quite possibly the finest drift boats on the market and his boat is absolutely beautiful. Here it is in front of my house before we got it dirty for the first time.
Here she is at the put in before her first trip down the North Platte River. Jason named her Bessie for reasons that I maybe can't go into on a family friendly blog. She is real pretty though.
First breakfast burrito and first fish in the new boat. Yeah, that's right, I caught the first fish in Bessie. I'm not bragging or anything, but I think you should know...Ha...Actually it happened right out of the gate on the float and, if you fish you know, that sometimes catching a fish right away is bad mojo for the rest of the day. It wasn't, but there was a short time when the fishing was slow where I wondered if I cursed us all.
Me with the first fish while Jason gets his first few oar strokes in on his brand new boat. Jason is a skilled boatman and he taught me a lot about rowing on this trip.....Mostly not to freak out. Dude is a monster on the oars and he definitely helped me out a ton. Thanks for your experience amigo!
This is my other friend Jason. (Both my friends on this trip are named Jason...I like to call it fishing with the Jasons.) Some people call him PeeWee. He is a fishy dude, and a really great guy. PeeWee is one of the best anglers I know. He didn't get there by talking and thinking about fishing. He was out there. Fishing. As much as possible. Every day. Getting it done. It is his passion and he is a man obsessed. He has earned what he knows and he has paid his dues to the fishing gods. He runs a Facebook group called Poudre Pee. Ask to join the group and I bet someone will grant you access.
So I got on the oars and the Jasons starting hooking up with fish. It is pretty cool to put other people on fish.
The Jasons in the boat and wading at one of the few public lunch spots.
We all got into some fish. It wasn't on fire, but it was pretty good and we definitely had a good time.
See that giant mess of line and flies down there? That is what happens when you cross lines while someone has a fish on. That was me. That was my fault. I didn't get my rig out of the way while Jason was fighting his fish, and I made a mess. Sorry about that Jason....Glad it worked out.
All and all it was a great trip for me. I learned a lot from both of these guys. They are both super knowledgable and they are both not afraid to help folks out. Part of fishing is figuring out things for yourself, but there is a big part of it that comes from what you can glean from other people. Like that old saying "great artists steal", most all of my fishing is just things I have taken from the people I have fished with. You can pick up new techniques, new skills, and new perspective if you are observant of people. Thanks fellas! It was a great trip and I hope we get to do it again!
Some recommendations if you ever head to the Grey Reef.
Looking for a Fly Shop, a nice place to crash, or park your camper? Hit up Trent at The Reef Fly Shop.
Need a guide? Call my good friend John at Four Seasons Anglers , The Reef, St. Pete's, or my homie Eric Hufnagle if he is in town.
Looking for a cheap place to crash? Try the Riverview Inn. While there you have to pay a visit to the Sunset Bar and Grill. This one time, my father in-law and I happened to be at the Sunset for this thing called Skull Feast (Feast not Fest!) and THIS (TURN YOUR SPEAKERS DOWN) happened....Serious bonding moment with my wife's dad for sure, but that is another story for another time.
Need a shuttle, beer, or a breakfast burrito? Try Sloane's.
Want to know all of the really great and secret places to fish? Try Here. Sorry about that. For real though...try THIS for a list of access points.
Hungry in Laramie on your way up or back? Try J's Prairie Rose or Corona Village depending on what time it is.
Thanks for reading! Get outside wherever you are, whatever the conditions. There is no bad weather, just bad gear.


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- Price$2,900
- Beds3
- Baths3.1
- SQ. Feet3,448
- Acres3.34
- Built1988
137 Lakeview Drive, Aledo
Waterfront property on 3.34 acres in the heart of Aledo & Deer Creek with spectacular views and private fishing dock! 3 bdrm, 3.5 bath with spacious kitchen, formal living & dining, large family room with fireplace, 2 studies that can be used as offices, play rooms, game rooms. Hardwood flooring and ceramic tile on 1st floor, plantation shutters on back windows. Master suite with sitting area, over sized walk in closets, jetted tub with separate shower. 2nd bedrm on 2nd floor has private bath. Upstairs balcony off study gives stunning views of the lake & sunsets. Large walk in pantry and large utility off of kitchen. This home provides room for entertaining inside and out!
Essential Information
- Price$2,900
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms3.10
- Full Baths3
- Half Baths1
- Square Footage3,448
- Acres3.34
- Year Built1988
- TypeRental
- Sub-TypeHouse
- StyleTraditional
- StatusActive
- UtilitiesAll Weather Road
- # of Garages2
- GaragesAttached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Opener, Side
- Is WaterfrontYes
- WaterfrontLake Front, Dock – Uncovered
- Has PoolYes
- PoolDiving, In Ground Gunite
- Exterior FeaturesBalcony, Covered Porch(es), Gutters, Patio Covered, Patio Open, Sprinkler System
- Lot DescriptionAcreage, Landscaped, Some Trees, Water/Lake View
- WindowsDouble Pane Windows
- ConstructionBrick
Listing Details
- Listing AgentSandra Mccormick
- Listing OfficeKeller Williams Realty Ftworth
Community Information
- Address137 Lakeview Drive
- AreaPARKER COUNTY (147)
- SubdivisionDeer Creek Ph IV
- CityAledo
- CountyParker
- StateTX
- Zip Code76008-3926
- Interior FeaturesCable TV Available, Central Vac, Decorative Lighting, High Speed Internet Available, Plantation Shutters, Vaulted Ceilings, Window Coverings, Paneling, Water Purifier
- AppliancesCooktop - Electric, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Oven - Electric, Water Line to Refrigerator
- HeatingCentral Air-Elec, Central Heat-Elec
- FireplaceYes
- # of Fireplaces1
- FireplacesWood Burning
- # of Stories2
- Stories2
School Information
- DistrictAledo ISD
- ElementaryStuard
- MiddleAledo
- HighAledo
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Hydrogenics, developer and manufacturer of hydrogen (H2) generation and H2-based fuel cell modules, has announced that it has been selected to provide technology for the SunLine Transit Agency, covering heavy duty fuel cell power modules and PEM HyLyzerTM electrolysis equipment, to enable zero-emission public transit.
Funded by a major grant award from California Climate Investments and the California Air Resources Board (CARB), Hydrogenics will supply SunLine with five CelerityPlusTM power modules to be integrated into New Flyer fuel cell buses. Hydrogenics will also upgrade SunLine's heavy duty fuelling station with a new 1.5MW PEM electrolyser for onsite H2 fuel generation – making it the largest renewable H2 fuelling facility in US. The station will produce up to 400 kilograms of H2 daily and be capable of fuelling 15 buses per day.
Daryl Wilson, President and CEO of Hydrogenics, stated, "As the only H2 technology company that can offer both fuel cell power systems and clean onsite H2 generation, we are pleased to bring our advanced technology to this state-of-the-art project in California."
"SunLine has been at the forefront of clean energy transportation in the region, and we look forward to being a part of implementing this zero-emission vehicle initiative," Wilson added.
This is the first bundled H2 fleet and fuel project secured by a transit agency where funding has been received for both the heavy duty fuel cells and infrastructure for onsite renewable H2 generation supplied by the same technology provider. Successful deployment of this project will help remove barriers due to lack of H2 infrastructure and accelerate mass adoption of fuel cell buses within the transit industry.


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Imagine comparing the 1936 Schmidt Telescope on Mt. Palomar (18'') to the most advanced telescopes in the world today. That is the leap between Chandra and Lynx.
Using Chandra's proven spacecraft design approach, Lynx will fly a revolutionary new mirror and instrumentation suite.
Eyes, Sharp as a Lynx
Lynx will provide fifty times the throughput of Chandra, while preserving its hyper-sharp spatial resolution.
Spatial resolution matters. A lot.
Sharp. Everywhere.
Chandra's point-spread-function (PSF) blooms off-axis, meaning that its exquisite spatial resolution is maintained only within the central 2.5 arcminutes of the image.
Lynx, with its new optics design, will maintain sub-arcsecond spatial resolution out to ten arcminutes, a sixteen-fold improvement over Chandra in area. Combined with a fifty-fold improvement in throughput, this will enable Lynx to survey the X-ray sky 800 times faster than Chandra.
Two weeks with Chandra?
A day's work for Lynx. Every Observation is Legacy Class.
This Chandra image of Kepler's Supernova Remnant consumed 8.7 days (~750 ksec) of observing time.
Lynx could create an even more stunning image, over a larger field of view, in a few hours.
The Lynx X-ray Mirror Assembly
Lynx optics are an assembly of densely packed, thin, grazing incidence mirrors. The outer diameter of this nested shell will be 3 meters, enabling a total effective area of 2 square meters at 1 keV. They represent a transformational advancement in X-ray optics relative to Chandra, and are at the heart of Lynx's grasp on the Universe.
the Lynx X-ray Microcalorimeter (LXM)
Long the dream of X-ray Astronomy, the X-ray Microcalorimeter can achieve unprecedented spectral resolution. Only Lynx couples the exquisite spectral resolution of a microcalorimeter to sub-arcsecond spatial resolution. This will enable collection of truly three dimensional data, realizing the full potential of this transformational technology.
Dreams made real.
An X-ray Microcalorimeter is the only instrument that can hear the songs of supermassive black holes in distant clusters. Its exquisite spectral resolution enables the mapping of sound waves driven by black hole feedback at velocity resolutions approaching ~30 km/s.
Despite three heroic past attempts, and a remarkable (but tragically short) legacy left by Hitomi, a multi-year mission flying an X-ray microcalorimeter has been a dream long deferred.
The Lynx X-ray Microcalorimeter (LXM) will enable spatially resolved spectroscopy across a 5 x 5 square arcminute field of view, sampled with 1 arcsecond (50 micron) pixels, at an energy resolution of 3 eV. That's 90,000 pixels. Subarrays will be optimized for sub-arcsecond imaging and maximal spectral resolution (0.3 eV). In case you haven't guessed, yes: this is an extraordinary instrument.
Black holes play musical notes.
Lynx will listen.
Hitomi, the tragically short-lived JAXA mission, demonstrated the power of X-ray microcalorimeters with its historic Perseus Cluster observation.
Lynx will map the velocity structure of turbulence and sound waves driven by supermassive black holes at ~50 km/s resolution on sub-kiloparsec scales. Music to our ears.
the High Definition X-ray Imager (HDXI)
The High Definition X-ray Imager is Lynx's sharpest eye, melding the exquisite spatial resolution and PSF stability provided by the mirrors.
The HDXI is optimized for high-resolution imaging across wide survey areas. It will have moderate spectral resolution (100 eV) over 0.1-10 keV, and excellent image quality. Fine, 0.3 arcsecond pixels, will cover a 20 x 20 arcminute square field of view. The point spread function will remain highly stable even at large off-axis angles, as the detectors will tilt to follow the optical focal surface. This will enable Lynx to survey the X-ray sky 800 times faster than Chandra. It is the ultimate survey machine.
the X-ray Grating Spectrometer (XGS)
An even higher spectral resolution is required for absorption-line studies of diffuse baryons in galactic halos and in the cosmic web, physics of stellar coronae, and assessing the impact of stellar activity on habitability of their planets. This capability will be provided by the X-ray Grating Spectrometer (XGS). The XGS gratings arrays can be inserted into and removed out of the optical path. These arrays will cover 2/3 of the input aperture, providing 4,000 square cm of effective area at the astrophysically important X-ray lines in the 0.2–2 keV band. The dispersed spectrum will be read out with a dedicated array of Si-based sensors. The resolving power will be fairly uniform across the band, at R ≈ 5,000 and possibly higher.
the new great observatory
the Spacecraft
Revolutionary payload.
Proven spacecraft.
Lynx is built around a large area, sub-arcsecond grazing incidence X-ray mirror assembly and three revolutionary science instruments.
Together, they will enable high-sensitivity wide-field imaging at exquisite angular and spectral resolutions.
The Lynx team has a preliminary design of an end-to-end "Reference" mission concept, fully detailed here in our Interim Report.
the Mission
The Lynx capabilities are revolutionary but the observatory design is proven and simple. It goes to the L2 orbit, which easily reaches 90% observing efficiency in a stable environment. Not consumable constrained for 20 years. Pointing control, thermal systems, structures all use flight-proven Chandra design approach.
The Launch
No large sunshade. No unfolding telescope. The Lynx deployment sequence is simple and routine.
The entire payload is 7 tons and under 4.5 meters in diameter. It can launch on a heavy lift system that is available today, like Delta IV Heavy or Falcon Heavy.
A Beacon in the Void
One hundred days after launch, Lynx will be inserted into a halo orbit around the Second Sun-Earth Lagrange Point (L2), one million miles beyond the moon.
This orbit, with an 800,000 km semi-major axis, will maximize the time available for science observations, keep Lynx thermally stable, and negate the need for the spacecraft to traverse the Earth's Van Allen radiation belts, which render one-third of Chandra's orbit unusable for science.


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Satoshi United introduced the coolest approach to conduct events & networking sessions with their first Blockchain Celebration conference. The vision is to create a Perfect mix by Un-Conferencing the event which was a great hit in Singapore. Now Satoshi United is going even bigger, better, faster in the new land of opportunities – United Arab Emirates (Dubai/ Abu Dhabi ). Discover the fastest growing technology that is creating millionaires at every corner of the globe. Satoshi United is now moving to THE MIDDLE EAST.
What Does Satoshi United Dubai Hold?
Satoshi United has huge exciting things in their hat. Right from Yacht partis to pitching contests, this event is a full fledged blockchain un-conference. Take look at Singapore event:
- Event spreading for over 2 Days
- 750+ Delegates
- 50+ Media Houses on board
- 100+ Investors to exchange ideas with
- Conference and 8 Keynotes
- 40+ Prominent Speakers and an Exclusive Afterparty
- Investor Dinner to make networking easier.
- Special Attraction: Yacht Party and Blockchain Car Rally
Win 100K in Speed Pitcher Perfect Contest.
Startups will get a chance to pitch their business ideas 1 on 1, form connections, meet potential investors &
mentors building the essentials buzz around their idea. 7 Minutes exclusive stage time to pitch your unique ICO
Upto 100K to be won in Prize money.
More about SATOSHI BLOCKCHAIN CAR RALLY:
• Fast meets fantastic – World's first blockchain car rally
• Pedal to the metal – Media coverage by Major Media market players in the industry
• Get the jet Fuel – One of a kind Platform for branding your ICO and leading to Streets
• Full Throttle – Platform to network between Media House & Sponsors Only
• Drive in the fast Lane – Meet, Greet & Race with the Super Car Club Members of Dubai ( Porsche Club, Aston Martin Car Club, Gumball 7) (Potential Investors)
Past Events: Singapore 2018. Here is a glimpse from the same.
Techie Scoops is the Excusive Media Partner of the Satoshi United Dubai event. Follow TechieScoops for the latest updates on the same.


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I am headed up to Australian Music in Cronulla NSW this week 7 - 9th of November.
Its a cracking music conference come down if you are in the area. My showcase is at 6.45pm on Friday the 9th of November at St Andrew's Church.
See you there Sydney friends
My Showcase


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Manning Nordic Ski Club
Manning Nordic Club is now open for registration. Our races are set up with the Cross Country BC folks and registration is open for general club membership through Zone 4 (www.zone4.ca) . Join and build a cross country ski community and to facilitate great trail skiing, training, skill development and fun! If you're a new or returning member, we're hoping you will continue to support Manning Nordic.
With your membership, you will receive insurance from CCBC and CC Canada, 25% off day trail tickets, and other discounts on events and clinics.* Plus check out the special offer for 50% off car rentals below! You will also be part of a network of other cross country skiers with options for carpooling, social events or other things we haven't even dreamed up yet!
Season Membership: $30 for adults, $20 for 18 & under.* *If you are already a member of another ski club, you will not have to pay the CCBC and CCC membership part again so your membership rate would be $11 for adults and $1 for those 18 & under.
KinderSki Club
2020 Dates (2 sessions):
Session 1: TBD
Session 2: TBD
KinderSki Club is a wonderful resource for younger children who want to learn and progress with their skiing. This 4-week program will provide a basic understanding for beginner skiers at a younger age. Interacting with similar age groups, the kids will be provided with a consistent, fun-loving instructor that will focus on the progression of your child skiing. Safety and stopping is the primary focus, and then building skill sets onto turn shapes and control, whilst progressing to steeper terrain.
* Skiing Sundays 12:30pm-3:30pm Ages 4 – 6 3-hour session Based on 4 kids enrolled. Please email [email protected] for any questions. *Limited space available!*
|4 Session Program
|$ 250
|Sundays from 12:30pm-3:30pm
Manning Ski Club
This is a parent-run organization through the Nancy Greene Ski League.
Registration is now open for kids aged 6 & up. Join this great ski community to get your kids active on the snow, meet new friends and learn some great skills. Season Pass discount applies to registered athletes.
BoardWild Snowboard Club
2020 Dates : TBD
BoardWild is a fun, activity based skill development program designed to give snowboarders the tools necessary to progress their riding in all disciplines! This program focuses on stopping safely both on toe and heel edge, linking turns from edges and progressing onto steeper terrain. Interacting with similar age groups, the kids will be provided with a consistent, fun-loving instructor that will focus on the progression of your child snowboarding.
Ages 7-12
Email [email protected] to register.