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|28th January 2009, 07:15 PM
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Rotel RC-850 Pre Amp + Rotel RB-870BX
OK, seeing as this is my favourite site of knowledgable people it'd be great if you could give me a hand with yet another question!
I recently got the Rotel RC-850 preamp and RB-870BW power amp I won on ebay, £102 for both of them (I thought it was a good price...?) and one question is nagging me... When were these originally released?
Now I'm guessing they're from the 80's (?) but the seller told me he only knows as far back as when he got them in the mid 90's...
RB-870BX with cover off... needed a good hoover out to get rid of years of dust! I've never owned anything with capacitors as scarily huge as those four 10000uF 63V beasts!
RC-850 with cover off... absolutely pristine inside...
Was very happy to see a good smattering of Nichicon Muse caps all over the preamps board
Signetics NE5532s and more Muse caps in what I believe are the tone controls! Am I right in thinking the Signetics are as good as the NE5532 got?!
Two of the four Signetics NE5534s used in the RIAA preamp section... Well off goes the Cambridge Audio RIAA preamp I previously used to eBay!
The three 2SB817 PNP transistors and three 2SD1047 NPN transistors for one channel attached to a huge heatsink!
They don't seem to have ever been tinkered with, and as stock, they sound great IMHO, in terms of audio, a slight at first but the more I use them it seems like an extremely worthwhile jump from my Denon PMA-255UK integrated (30wpc vs the RB-870BX 100wpc into 8ohms!). There is so much power in reserve it's unbelievable, I'm not and will never go anywhere near what this beast of a power amp can throw out but the overhead is more than appreciated!
So being the tinkerer I am and the age of these units is there anything worthwhile doing?
I'm going to replace the captive lead on the power amp with an IEC three pin socket (this is also going to have a fuse holder to eliminate the separate one and I will also be removing the voltage selector switch to cut down on all the internal mains cable being crimped and jumping from place to place!!!)... but what else can be done with either the power or the pre amp?
I can get some BHC Aerovox 10000uF 63V caps to replace the stock ones in the power amp but is it worth it?
Any input gratefully recieved as ever!
|7th February 2009, 11:36 AM
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The caps in the power amp are of very high quality(they might even be BHC,or slit-foil types if I remember well).Try to look for any dates on the caps,that might help to learn about their age.Also check if the dates on caps are the same with the date on MUSE.I think Rotel were using Black Gates back then.
|7th February 2009, 09:12 PM
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I thought no one would reply to me here, thank you Panicos!
I'm going to get the lid off again and have a look to see what those 10000uF 63V caps were... I usually take a note of these things but I was in a rush to get the amp up and running and have a listen!
And besides I need an excuse to get the power amp back out to put in the three pin IEC socket and fuse holder!!!
I don't remember seeing Black Gates anywhere on the boards but what is in there seems of very high quality!
Anyway, the person that had the Aerovox's for sale sold them to someone else, and to be honest after running the units for a while I can't see what benefits there would be in changing them, all is working well and it's all sounding very good to my ears!
After ten years of owning separates I have finally got a set up where I don't think there's an obvious weak link in the chain! It's wonderful when you get to this stage!
|7th February 2009, 09:22 PM
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Yes it is wonderful when you are enjoying your music.The MUSE are very high quality caps,and generally those Rotel ranges all had good quality components.See also those Polystyrene caps,they are of excellent quality,very close tolerances and have a great sound.It was the time of RA820BX,840BX etc.....If I were you I wouldn't replace anything as long as they work ok and you like them.
|9th February 2009, 11:20 AM
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in the German magazine Stereo some amps from the 800-Series were tested in mai 1987. In mai 1989 they tested the RC850/RB850 and in january 1992 the following 900-series RC960/RB969BX.
I still own a RB980BX I bought used more than 10years ago and man how has it been tortured in those years. The only repair it needed was app. 20 sets of fuses
Anyone wondering that I love that thing?
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Many people report feeling more focused and energetic during and after a juice fast, this may be due partly to the fact of eliminating highly processed foods that have added sugar.
Avoiding these high-calorie low-nutrition foods for a few days may be why people feel better in themselves.
However, it's helpful to consider using this 3-day juice fast as a way to jump-start your way into making healthier food choices going forward every day...
Juice fasting is all about a low calorie and high nutrient intake to rest digestion and cleanse the body.
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Since we didn't have the embryos tested for genetic disorders, we did the blood tests to check for chromosomal and other disorders. My particular healthcare system offers the NIPT (non-invasive prenatal testing) to women 35 and older. This test is a blood test drawn around 11 weeks, and checks for trisomies 13, 18, and 21. Trisomy 21 is the same thing as Down syndrome. The test also checks the sex chromosomes for disorders, so the fun part is that you get to learn the gender early.
For women who are not yet 35 years old, they are offered the California state screening that everyone in the state is offered. The first blood draw is around 12 weeks, and there is an optional nuchal translucency ultrasound (NTU) that is also performed around that time. The ultrasound mainly measures the nuchal translucency, which if thicker than normal indicates a higher risk of Down syndrome. But younger women are also at risk for structural deformities (whereas those of us over 35 are at higher risk for chromosomal abnormalities), so sometimes the early ultrasound can pick up some major malformations. The NTU is not performed for those who have the NIPT done.
The women who have the NTU done get a preliminary result regarding risk for Down syndrome, but have to wait for the 2nd trimester results to come back to get the final results. One benefit of the NIPT is that you receive the chromosomal testing results earlier, which can be helpful in case there is an abnormal result. From there, patients can opt to do additional testing like an amniocentesis, which involves taking a sample from the amniotic fluid and testing for chromosomal disorders.
Since the blood tests are screening tools, the results can rarely be incorrect. While the amniocentesis is not 100% accurate, it provides a much more definitive diagnosis. Some people (especially those with significant risk factors) can consider skipping the blood tests and going straight to amniocentesis, but a lot of people hesitate because of the slight risk of pregnancy loss associated with the procedure.
Women who have the NIPT done also have the same 2nd trimester blood draw that is done with the California state screening test. That's because it checks for things like neural tube defects that are not assessed in the NIPT blood draw.
I'm 18 weeks now, and I'm still waiting for the results of the 2nd trimester blood draw. But thus far, the NIPT results were normal and showed that we're most likely having a girl. I also have my anatomy ultrasound coming up. This ultrasound is performed on all patients, even those who decline the state screen and NIPT. It will check for major organ malformations of the brain, heart, kidneys, etc. In our offices, those who don't do the NIPT typically find out the gender with this anatomy ultrasound.
My husband and I would have been happy with another boy- we just want a healthy baby, and I'm hoping all of the tests and ultrasound results come back ok. So far, until the results come back normal and we feel comfortable sharing the news of the pregnancy with the masses, we've held off on clearly telling WZW that I'm pregnant as well. He definitely wouldn't know how to keep it a secret.
To be honest, I'm a little scared to raise a girl. Not that my fears are necessarily based on any real facts. Since we have a boy, it seems like a known, as in we generally know what to expect, although of course every child can have very different personalities.
It's probably more of a reflection of my own issues growing up. I have this impression that it's so much more complicated to raise a girl. I would be concerned about cliques and Mean Girls-type situations. I'd also be concerned about raising her with self-confidence and to have a good body image. I would want to avoid stereotypes of what are boy interests vs girl interests. We've certainly come a long way from the days my mother grew up in. She was told that since she was a girl, she didn't need to go to college like her brother, and all that really mattered was for her to get married and have children.
I think about two of my good friends that I've known since elementary school. One comes from a family of 4 girls, and the other a family of 3 girls. Growing up, and even into young adulthood, it seemed like they had more complicated relationships with their sisters. I only had one brother growing up, and yes we fought a lot as kids, but it wasn't the same as what I saw with the families of all girls.
One of my colleagues' wife is a life coach. They have two adult sons, and she once said how much respect she has for mothers of daughters. Based on her experience as a life coach, she thinks it's more challenging raising daughters.
So I'm not crazy to feel this way. But I also realize that you can have challenges with children regardless of gender. I once read an interesting quote from actress Kerry Washington in Marie Claire magazine, "We think children come into the world and it's our job to mold them and create them and teach them who to be so that they can be the best version of themselves, but it's actually completely upside down. We get sent by God the kids we need so we can grow in order to be the parents they need us to be."
As an aside, my husband played football at Cal with Kerry Washington's husband, Nnamdi Asomugha. Nnamdi also played for our local 49ers. So it was funny when the news came out and I told my husband, "Nnamdi married Kerry Washington." My husband responded in all seriousness, "Who's Kerry Washington?"
Going along with Kerry Washington's quote, I suppose we're having a girl because it will be a learning experience for us. I had a feeling it would be a girl, partly because of our fear of having one. We are happy either way, and I am excited to be able to buy some baby girl clothes. Actually, since it's been a few years, I'd be happy to buy baby clothes for either gender. But I have a thing for (tastefully done) rainbows, and it's much easier to find girl clothes with rainbows.
It's funny how it worked out that my parents had a boy and a girl, my brother has a boy and a girl (twins), and now I will, too. What's also spectacular is that we can get all of my niece's hand-me-downs. She was born in July and our daughter is due in August, so that should hopefully work out well with clothing sizes and seasons. But I will still want to buy a few things for her myself.


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Bootin' gluten? It's getting easier
Rebekah Godfrey of Lexington used to leave the grocery store frustrated, her eyes and patience strained.
Why did manufacturers force her to search every label for gluten-laden ingredients that can ruin a day for people like her with celiac disease?
Nearly 1 out of 100 people in the United States has celiac, an autoimmune disorder of the small intestine, according to a 2003 study in the Archives of Internal Medicine. Because the symptoms mimic many other ailments, the majority of celiacs haven't been diagnosed. Lots of people have no idea they are walking around with the disease. They simply think they have stomach problems or anemia.
Fortunately, celiac can be treated by eliminating gluten from the diet. Unfortunately, gluten, a protein found in common grains such as wheat, barley and rye, is ubiquitous in most grocery stores.
But seven years after being diagnosed with the disease, Godfrey has become a pro at gluten-free shopping. "Now I go and get what I know I can eat," said Godfrey, 29. "It's a cinch."
Godfrey and others in the Midlands with celiac disease gather monthly, sharing tips on new gluten-free products or restaurants with gluten-free menus. The veterans say gluten-free grocery shopping is getting easier.
"If you see gluten-free on the label, that's the key," said Sandra McGravey, chairwoman of the Central SC Celiac Support Group. "And we're seeing more and more of that."
Most large grocery chains now highlight gluten-free products. Health-food stores and groceries that focus on natural foods have entire sections catering to gluten avoidance.
And the demand for gluten-free products is rising, a movement also fueled by health-conscious consumers, parents of autistic children and breast-feeding moms.
In 2008, more than 1,000 new gluten-free foods and beverages were introduced; sales have grown by an average of 28 percent during the past five years, according to the market research group Packaged Facts.
General Mills, which last year released a gluten-free version of Chex cereal, now offers gluten-free cookies and cakes under its Betty Crocker brand.
Many national restaurant chains have begun to offer gluten-free items (though people with extreme sensitivities should also ensure items are cooked in oil or water that hasn't been used previously to cook gluten-laden foods).
Cutting a little gluten out of everybody's diet wouldn't hurt, especially because that often means eating fewer processed foods. But you'll likely see benefits only if you have a wheat allergy, gluten sensitivity or celiac disease, said Dr. Alessio Fasano, medical director of the University of Maryland's Center for Celiac Research.
Otherwise, "the diet only has a 'placebo effect' at best" because gluten is naturally difficult for humans to digest, Fasano said. Any fullness or bloating you might feel after a pasta dinner, for example, is a result of the slow emptying of the stomach due to poor digestion of gluten rather than a bad reaction to it, Fasano said.
He worries that marketers are pushing people to eat gluten-free for no reason and turning the diet into a South Beach-like fad.
Avoiding gluten isn't just difficult and inconvenient; it's also expensive.
Gluten-free versions of products such as bread and crackers are often three times the cost of regular products, according to a study conducted by the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University.
Still, the diet is often touted as a healthy one because followers tend to diligently read labels, eat naturally gluten-free foods such as fruits and vegetables and avoid processed, shelf-stable foods. Despite its popularity, wheat gluten is not an essential nutrient.
What is it? An immune system reaction that causes inflammation in the small intestine when a person eats food containing gluten, a protein found in some grains, including wheat.
Symptoms: Digestive problems, skin rash, anemia, joint pain, bone loss.
Diagnosis: Requires a blood test followed by an endoscopy to check damage to small intestine.
Help: Central SC Celiac Support Group meets the third Monday each month. Information: centralscceliacsupportgroup.club.officelive.com
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Rate Levels for Matters/
With Billing Matters, you can automatically apply different hourly rates to the client matters your firm handles. These rates may vary based on who does the work and on the different types of matters.
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Rate Levels Example - Billing Matters
Here is an example of rates for three practice areas and three staff groups:
Notice that we use three separate Billing Matters Rate Tables, one for each staff group. Partner rates are $200, $250, or $275, depending on the practice area. For a new practice area or client needing a different set of rates, another Rate Level could be added to each Rate Table.
Using this approach, all billing for a particular matter uses the same Rate Level. For example, a Family Law matter is billed out at Level 2.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Set up Billing Matters to apply different rates based on the type of matter and the person working on it by following these steps:
Set Up Rate Tables
Press Ctrl-N for Navigator
Click: Billing Setup | Program Level | Billing | Rates | Rate Tables | Add Record (the green plus icon)
Fill in a Code and Description, then enter each of the Rate Levels.
In this screenshot, the user is about to add the last rate for Estate Planning by entering the dollar amount and clicking Quick Add.
Set Up Staff Rate Options
Click: Database | Staff | Change Record (blue triangle icon) | Options
For Rate Type, select Use Rate Table
For Rate Table, select PARTNER or the appropriate table
Set the Matter's Billing Preferences
Go to a matter's Billing Preferences
Click the Rates tab
For Rate Source, choose Staff
Select: Use Rate Level; select 1 for Ins. Defense, or 2 for Family Law, or 3 for Estate Planning
Note: It makes sense to set up a Billing Preferences template for each type of matter the firms handles. Then you will not have to go through setting each new matter's Billing Preferences field-by-field.
On a Family Law matter, the client will be charged $250 for partner work, $200 for associate work, and $125 for paralegal work. Note that each of these rates comes from a separate Rate Table created for each staff group, but Level 2 is always applied.
Rate Tables for Each Staff Member
You may want to set up a Rate Table for each attorney and legal assistant rather than group them into Partner, Associate and Paralegal groups. This approach makes sense when attorneys have multiple rates particular to their own clientele and do not tend to work much on other attorney's matters.
In this situation, the firm may still want to agree on several standard rates, such as: Level 7 - $200; Level 8 - $225; and Level 9 - $250. Then if two attorneys collaborate on a matter, for example, they can assign Rate Level 7 to the matter and the client will be charged the same hourly rate for attorney work. New Rate Levels may be added to each attorney's Rate Table to accomodate particular clients.
Effective Dates for Rates
Without the Effectives Dates feature, the billing process could get very messy around the date of a rate change. Time records entered after the rate change date for work performed before would all need to be manually adjusted.
By using Effective Dates, we can easily apply new rates on a effective date. Billing Matters will apply our old rates for work performed before the effective date even if the billing records and invoices are created afterwards.
To turn on Effective Rates, go to:
File | Setup | General | Program Level | Billing | Rates
Check the box: Use Effective Dates
To implement a new set of rates, go into each Rate Table and enter the Effective Date. As soon as you tab or click out of the date field, you will be prompted to enter the new rates. Each table will then store both the old rates and the new ones. Use the drop-down button for Effective Date to view each set of rates.
Each Effective Date can have the same Rate Levels as before, each with the same or different Rates. You can add new Rate Levels for an Effective Date.
Heads Up: Whenever you open a Rate Table after implementing Effective Dates, you will see the oldest set of rates. You need to click the drop-down and select the most current Effective Date to see the rates currently in effective for that Rate Table.


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Confirmation '18 Ropes Retreat Photos
Confirmation candidates for 2018 had their first retreat at the ropes course on Sunday, September 17, 2017. They spent the day working together as a team, exploring the adventure of their faith, and learning who to place their trust in. Thank you to all of the adults who came along to help, and thank you for your continued prayers and support as these candidates begin their Confirmation process. Check out some photos from the day.
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The 6 Psychic Abilities You Already Have — Using Them to Your Live Life to the Fullest
Have you ever done something simply because your gut told you so? Then you have followed your psychic abilities, albeit perhaps unconsciously. Each and every one of us has these gifts and learning about them can help you use them more effectively. In some circumstances this can make your life easier; in others, this can help you make the best decision in a life-changing situation.
Numerous types of these intuitive or psychic abilities exist—astral projection, automatic writing, and aura reading are just a few to name. Many more are being discovered today as humanity's consciousness evolves. To begin this personal journey of intuitive development, start by learning the main six types of psychic abilities.
When you read the description of each, see which one sounds like you and start practicing using it more often. Even though we all have access to all of them to some degree, there is also one or two primary abilities that will stand out from the rest.
Clairvoyance — The Most Common Psychic Ability
All of the names for main psychic abilities begin with clair—French for clear. Clairvoyance stands for clear seeing. It is also the most common ability people think of when imagining a psychic. In the popular mainstream books and movies, a clairvoyant psychic is often portrayed as looking inside a crystal ball to see someone's future. In real life, that is not exactly how this skill plays out.
Some people may be able to physically see ghost, Archangels, and spirit guides. However, for the majority of clairvoyant psychics, having visions is like a memory that plays out in their heads. Do you randomly see images in your head? It could be a single image or a color, or a whole storyline of events. Some are more clear than others. These images are seen by the third eye, and if you practice this skill, they can become as clear and as meaningful as seeing things with your own two eyes. Clairvoyant messages can also come to you through dreams.
Clairsentience — Psychic Feeling
Clairsentience, another common one of all psychic abilities, means clear feeling. It is a sudden feeling of an emotion or energy that no other senses picked up. Maybe you just met a new person and even though visually you see nothing wrong, but you feel that they do not have good intentions.
Similarly, you may meet someone who does not logically fit your usual circle of friends, yet your intuition is telling you that this person will become really important to you in the future.
Clairsentience can tell you a lot about a situation or a person, can help you make important choices in life and protect you from harm.
Sometimes if something feels wrong, it is. And if something unexpected feels important, it is best to follow that feeling.
Many empaths—people sensitive to energy—are clairsentient. If you know you are an empath, the only thing to be aware of is that you can pick up energies that are not your own. For example, being around an anxious person, you may feel anxiety and think that it is a warning sign for you that something is wrong. In reality, you may be picking up someone else's emotions. When that happens, ask your intuition: "Is this feeling my own?"
Claircognizance — Psychic Knowing
Claircognizance means clear knowing. It can be often described as the gut feeling. Do you ever feel like "your gut told you so?" Some things you may feel like you just know without any other explanation. This knowingness can come in a form of emotion or thoughts. Unlike receiving messages using clairsentience, you will not need to analyze the feeling that came to you. You will immediately know what it means.
Clairaudience — Psychic Hearing
Clairaudience translates to clear hearing. Some channelers, those who hear spirits talk to them, fall into this category. Similarly to clairvoyance, being clairaudient may allow you to actually hear messages with your physical ears, but commonly you will use your inner hearing to receive messages. Just like you can replay movies and memories in your head, you can also replay songs and things that were said to you.
Clairaudience allows you to hear messages in your head as if you heard them with your physical ears. Most of the time you will hear them in your own voice, but learning discernment, you will eventually understand which ones did not come from you. They may be shorter or longer than your regular sentences, seemingly off topic, and for some reason, they simply stand out in your mind as important. That is because they are.
Clairgustance — Psychic Tasting
Clairgustance is one of the two least talked about psychic abilities followed by clairalience. It means clear taste. It is exactly what it sounds like—an ability to receive messages using one's taste buds. Entering a new place, for example, you may get a taste in your mouth that should mean something for you. If you cannot figure it out, it is suggested to write these experiences down, including what happened after. Eventually, you will be able to see a pattern and associations with each taste.
A common experience a clairgustant might have is tasting a favorite food of a passed relative who is communicating with them.
Clairalience — Psychic Smelling
Clairalience, or clear smell, allows you to smell something that is not there. A particular smell, in this case, is a message. You may smell a perfume someone who passed used to wear or dead relative's cigarettes. You may also smell something from a faraway environment. For example, if you ask about how someone you know but cannot reach is doing, having clairalience may provide you a clue to where they are. Maybe you will smell cut grass, or maybe a smell of fuel or a hospital. You may also receive smells that give information about everyday life. For example, you may suddenly smell flowers at work, only to come home and find them on the kitchen table.
Which Psychic Abilities Should I Develop?
It is easier to start developing the psychic abilities that you already have. Think back through your whole life including childhood, as our abilities are often naturally heightened at that time. Have you ever received messages in forms of visions, thoughts, feelings, scents, tastes, or as a gut feeling?
If you cannot find the one ability that stands out to you, think to non-psychic skills that you have—as they are interconnected.
- Do you prefer movies to books? Are you a visual artist? Do you find a lot of joy in color and vibrancy? Then you may be best at clairvoyance.
- Are you sensitive to energies and other people's emotions? You likely have clairsentience.
- Do you often follow what your gut tells you? Claircognizance is the one most of us are most in tune with—the gut feeling.
- Are you a musician or simply cannot live without music? You may best benefit from exploring your clairaudience.
- Do you possess a strong sense of taste and could be a food critic? Can you pick out ingredients from a meal based on taste alone? You may want to work with clairgustance.
- Finally, if you have a strong sense of smell and can smell things before anyone else can, you can work with clairalience.
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How To Attract The Man You Want
If you want to attract a certain type of man that you feel you need in your life, and all you've had so far are men that are below par, then check the article below.
It's informative and straight on. Post your comments below and let me know what you think.
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How To Attract The Man You Want
– by James Michael Sama
I will be speaking more on the general cluelessness of men in dating these days in upcoming posts – but first, women, you have to understand that being approached and courted by a gentleman is not a right or an entitlement – it's a privilege.
It takes a surprising amount of courage for a man to approach a woman he doesn't know, no matter how much confidence he has – especially considering the dismal success rate for such an act.
If you are looking for a smart, educated, established man, you've got to project the qualities that will attract someone of that stature.
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Welcome to a new BPW blog feature! Every few months, we're going to highlight a different member of our talented community to learn more about how our students turn their passion for photography into freelance work, fulfilling hobbies, or even full-time careers.
In addition to working full-time at architectural firm Arrowstreet, Boston-based Caitlin Manning is a successful freelance photographer and BPW student. Her expertise lies in keenly capturing the simple but important moments, allowing her to work on projects ranging from interior/exterior photography for fellow architectural and construction firms, to portraiture for fashion bloggers, high school seniors, and more.
"I love photography because it represents capturing a unique instance in time that you'll never be able to duplicate," Caitlin says. "By looking back at photos, you can recall your emotions at the time it was taken, bringing back old feelings and memories. That's a special thing to me."
Back to the Beginning
Caitlin remembers vividly when her interest in photography began.
"I was about 12 years old," Caitlin recalls, "and on Christmas Day I found a pink plastic camera under the tree. It wasn't something that was even on my list, but I took my first shot with it and was hooked."
Growing up in Everett, MA, Caitlin started out taking photos in the backyard in her mom's beautiful garden. Once she moved on to high school, she enrolled in an elective class that combined graphic design and photography, allowing her to hone her skills in a more professional way.
"My teacher at the time saw how much I loved photography, so he gave me as much free time as I wanted to come in to the studio and work on my own projects. I began using black & white film, learning more about composition, and really figuring out why I was so drawn to taking pictures."
Around 2011, Caitlin landed her first professional gig when she was asked to photograph a cousin's small wedding ceremony. She started her business slowly, obtaining more wedding clients from Craigslist postings and word of mouth, and building her portfolio over time.
"I thought that I would be a wedding photographer in those first few years," says Caitlin. "But I was working full-time with long hours as an event planner at a restaurant, and then trying to squeeze in weddings on the weekends. Eventually, after a year of this insane schedule, I burned myself out and decided I needed to take a step back."
Growing Her Artform
Caitlin went back to being a photographer in her spare time, taking a few freelance gigs here and there, before building to where she is today. She took her first class with the BPW in January 2017, starting with Digital Cameras I to brush up her skills to continue to improve her freelance work.
"I loved the style of my first class with Chris and Anthony," says Caitlin. "I'm very hands-on, so learning by doing instead of just taking notes really worked for me. From then on, I just kept taking more classes!"
So far, Caitlin has especially enjoyed Food Photography I and Food Photography II, and the time it took to delicately stage and shoot something beautiful. She's been happy to meet and befriend other photographers through her classes at the BPW, especially at the very first astrophotography trip in March 2017.
"The whole experience with the BPW has been amazing," says Caitlin. "Being in the company of creative people and getting to nerd out on your photo hobby together is the best."
To learn more about Caitlin Manning Photography, please visit her website at caitlinmanning.com.


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PORTLAND, Ore. — The $19.5 million knee was back in Manhattan, with a small needle hole in it. The $19.9 million knee was recovering from surgery. The $13.6 million knee was wrapped in ice in the visitors locker room at the Rose Garden.
All told, the Knicks were missing $53 million in knees on Thursday, all of them attached to All-Stars — the very core of their identity, their payroll and their self-image as contenders. In their place stood a collection of bargains, castoffs and creaky veterans, all with healthy knees but much less ability to change a game, or the course of a calamitous road trip.
The Knicks were competitive for a time, getting an offensive burst from J. R. Smith and some vintage performances from Marcus Camby and Kurt Thomas, but they ultimately succumbed to the younger, healthier Portland Trail Blazers, 105-90.
Damian Lillard, the spectacular rookie point guard, paced the Blazers (30-34) with 26 points and 10 assists and thoroughly outplayed the former Blazer Raymond Felton, to the delight of the crowd, which gleefully booed Felton all night.
The defeat left the Knicks 0-3 on this five-game trip, which continues Sunday against the Los Angeles Clippers. By then, the Knicks can only hope to have Carmelo Anthony and Tyson Chandler, and their knees, back in the lineup.
"No matter if they come back or not, we still got to figure out how to stop the bleeding," Jason Kidd said.
The Knicks (38-25) have lost five of their last eight games, with and without their stars, and have seen their Atlantic Division lead cut to a single game over the Nets. But it is the injuries that remain their foremost concern.
Anthony was in New York on Thursday, having fluid drained from the back of his right knee, after spending more than three weeks fighting stiffness and soreness as his game deteriorated. He is expected to rejoin the team Friday in Los Angeles and is considered questionable for Sunday's game.
Chandler missed his first game of the season on Thursday after bruising his left knee a night earlier in Denver. He said afterward that the knee had improved and that he might be able to play Sunday. Chandler, the bedrock of the Knicks' defense, was the only Knick to have started every game this season.
Amar'e Stoudemire, of course, had already been lost to knee surgery, which will keep him on the sideline for the rest of the regular season.
So Coach Mike Woodson deployed every imaginable lineup Thursday, combining old and young, reliable and not-so-reliable. The 40-year-old Thomas rejoined the starting lineup, along with the rookie Chris Copeland and the 35-year-old Kenyon Martin, who made his first start as a Knick. At times, Woodson used Kidd, Thomas and the 38-year-old Marcus Camby together.
Smith, the Knicks' only healthy scorer, provided 33 points, going 11 for 21 from the field and leading a fourth-quarter rally that fell short. Smith hit three 3-pointers early in the fourth as the Knicks knocked the deficit from 16 points to 4. But LaMarcus Aldridge answered with a layup, and Lillard and Nicolas Batum combined for three 3-pointers to put the game away.
It was an improvement over the blowout losses the Knicks absorbed in Golden State and Denver, but not by much.
"I thought tonight we were a little bit better, in terms of competing," Woodson said. "But at the end of the night, it's still a loss."
It was a noisy loss, with fans loudly booing Felton — retribution for his brief stint with the Blazers last season. Felton was out of shape and generally awful, and he was widely blamed for the Blazers' ills.
The fans reminded him of his failures every chance they got. The booed every time Felton touched the ball, which was often, since he is after all a point guard. A few signs poked fun at his being overweight last season.
Felton, who has never been an All-Star — or even a particularly noteworthy player — enjoyed his curious moment in the spotlight. He dribbled through the boos and smiled puckishly after hitting an early jumper. The boos kept coming. And when Felton shot a 23-foot air ball, the fans howled in delight.
"It was my first time ever," Felton said of the constant booing. He smiled wide, almost proudly. "First time ever for my career, man."
Considering his Blazers career lasted just 60 games, Felton had to chuckle a bit at the outsize reaction.
"I guess I did make a big impact, if they booed me like that," he said.
It was '80s night at the Rose Garden, and the public-address system blasted Twisted Sister, Run-DMC and Eurythmics. The Knicks did their part by deploying a lineup old enough to know who those bands were.
Thomas played 24 minutes, finishing with seven rebounds. Kidd, who turns 40 next week, played 34 minutes. Camby played 19 minutes, finishing with 10 rebounds and 8 points. And Martin played 31 minutes, finishing with 12 points and a memorable dunk.
The old guys can still play a little. The Knicks will surely need them again.


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Despite their reputation for pushing, misleading and on occasion even ripping off customers, car salespeople are the most important sources of information for potential car buyers.
That's what research firm Maritz claims in its new study, which found that just under 22% of customers found salespeople the most influential factor, nearly triple the number that cited dealer websites (8.6 percent).
The second most influential source of information was family, friends and word of mouth at 18.7%, the study showed, while consumer guides such as Consumer Reports were found to influence 18.4 percent.
Interestingly, Maritz found that the influence of salespeople is growing, ranking significantly higher in 2011 than in the last five years.
"People buy from people," said Maritz's Chris Travell.
"Social media can certainly support the selling effort, but I believe it would be a mistake to believe that social media will usurp it."
The research, which is drawn from the largest automotive study of consumers in the US, suggests that current efforts of major car chains to overhaul their showrooms in favor of a more 'consumer-friendly' approach may be paying off.
BMW, Lincoln, Lexus and Tesla are among brands currently revamping stores to provide a more familiar retail experience to buyers, by refining staff training and modernizing interior design.


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My effective scheduling system
Do you ever feel like you have too much to do and not enough time? Like you have such a long list of to-dos and you're just not sure how you can fit them all in a day? I've been there and in fact, I used to live there every day. It's no fun and leaves you feeling defeated, stressed, and overwhelmed.
After spending way too long stuck on that hamster wheel, I decided I was ready for the weight to be lifted and to make things simpler from day to day. Instead of being that overachiever that I was in the past, I am much more realistic about what I can do in a day and how to get it done. And as a result, I am able to actually get everything done in a day and be more accomplished overall.
I have a feeling you want that too, so here's the system I use and how to make it work for yourself. If you've found yourself spinning on the same hamster wheel and are ready for more productive days that leave you feeling accomplished, test out this scheduling method to see if it works for you.
Why I believe in planning your week
First things first, I want you to understand where I'm coming from when I talk about planning your week. I think it's important that we understand our priorities for each day and focus on one day at a time so that we can be intentional with our time in the long run. If you don't think ahead at least a little bit, you'll end up feeling more behind and scattered.
By planning your week/month/year, you can break down bigger tasks and reach more goals. Plus, you won't feel lost about what to do and how to tackle your list and you can keep moving forward with intention. The goal is to think about what you have to get done as a whole, sift through and prioritize it, and break it down by day so you can knock things off one at a time.
The scheduling system
Every Sunday I do a weekly prep where I think through what needs to get done that week and how I am going to make that happen. With much practice and flexibility, I've managed to get to a point where I can map out my week and get most (if not all) of my to-dos done each week. And even if I don't get it all done I've learned how to be ok with that and embrace the progress I've made that week instead of dwelling on what didn't get done
The first thing to think about is what you need to get done that week. Do a brain dump and make a long list of all the things. Consider your goals and what tasks you need to complete to make progress towards those goals. Write it all out even if you're not sure if you'll have time for it yet.
Then prioritize it. Go through and figure out what really needs to be done and what can wait. Determine what are the most important things to get done and think about how much time is needed for each task. This can be a mental thing and you don't necessarily have to write it out, but if it helps, rewrite your list in an order of highest to lowest priority.
Next, break it down by day. For me, I have a routine that I go through each week where I do certain tasks/chores on each day so that makes it even easier. I batch my work and personal tasks and have set days for each thing. For example, I do all my client work on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. I do my grocery shopping and food prep on Monday. So I look at what needs to get done for the week and categorize it by day. All the client work gets divided onto those days, cleaning on the other days, etc.
Now that you know what you need to do each day to complete your list for the week you can focus on one day at a time. Whether you use a paper planner or a digital one, write out your day and think about what you will do first, second, etc. based on your routine/schedule and amount of time it will take to do your tasks. For example, I always work for an hour or two in the morning, have breakfast and activity time with the kids when they wake up, then spend some time doing the daily chore task and any errands, and do more work in the afternoons. By keeping a consistent routine like this, I have a better idea of how much time I have to work and complete tasks and can, therefore, schedule my to-dos accordingly so that I check off all the items on my list. Make sense?
How to make it work for you
The best way to make this work for you is to test it out. Give it a trial run for a week or two and make adjustments for your own routine and lifestyle. But the gist is to consider your goals, break down your tasks, be aware of the amount of time you have to get things done, and take it one day at a time. And always remember that if you don't get it done, there is always tomorrow. Sometimes life happens and things don't go as planned, and on those days we just have to shift our tasks to the next day and go from there.
I'll leave you with one of my favorite quotes from Emily Ley that is always a guiding light when I am doing any scheduling and planning:
Do what matters, and forget the rest.
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18 Rue des Fossés. Felletin. France.
"Fossés" means "ditches" or "moat". The street is on the lower side of town (of course!).
arrives ready to hang in a gorgeous natural wood frame
each silk painting is hand-sewn to the archival mat + sits recessed behind high-quality glass
All works shipping from the US to the US or France, or anywhere in the EU are $50 with insurance + tracking. If you live within a 30 mile radius of Athens, GA, I will be happy to deliver your new art to you, or meet you at the local coffeeshop.


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The Skatewarehouse Team like to hammer out the footage so while away on the Weekender we stopped by at the incredible Campus Pool skatepark to produce an exclusive Campus Pool Lock In video. Take a look at what the guys stacked up in one evening..
Skatewarehouse x Campus Pool Lock In
We assembled the team, Aaron Jago, Alex Decunha, Adam Keats, Ben Borrill, Tobias Moors, James Threlfall & guest appearance from veteran skatewarehouse team rider Nathan Gathercole. The park was cleared out and set for the lock in.
Legs were achey and everyone was pretty tired after a solid day of skating, including our visit to Shiner's TF, but luckily we arrived to find a new addition to the park, The Daily Grind Coffee Co. Big ups for the free coffee to kick start the session!
The session started mellow with a few laps of the park to warm up then the boys got to work over the hip. With Aaron and Keats kicking off with a couple of lines, Decunha and Nath started hammering out the technical. Alex got the bigger flip in a few tries then set to adding an extra 180 while Nath got popping off the nose with the Nollie 360 Kickflip.
Time for some hammers!
Alex Decunha stacked up a bunch of usable lines around the park, as well as throwing some hammers down the hubba. Ben Borril set to jumping the bank to flat out of nowhere and Toby got creative scaling the walls and sliding round corners.
As time got on some of the guys set to resting with a beer and discussing the Joshua v Klitchko fight while Adam Toby & Alex kept the night going with the addition of the barrier and some hype tricks on the hubba!
Keats somehow managed to crook up the hubba in the park, even with the wobbly midnight legs and Toby follow with the final hammers down including a perfectly executed Noseslide nollie heel!
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At 20, my mother had hardly been outside Brooklyn, and when she did finally leave a year later, it was only because she married a cop from Queens — which she then called "the country." That cop would become my father, but by the time I was 2, they had divorced, and to make a little extra money afterward, she decided to take on a weekend job cleaning apartments.
The very first place she cleaned was a Manhattan duplex with skyline views, filled with antiques and artwork. And it turned out to be her last housekeeping job. Over the course of a year she would go from being the cleaning lady to the secretary to the girlfriend of the multimillionaire who owned it.
They never lived together full time. (Like my mom, he was divorced, and neither of them had much interest then in marrying again.) But she and I spent every weekend with him and every weekday back in Queens, living a double life for the next 22 years.
To give an idea of what this looked like: If it was a Wednesday after school, I'd be playing handball with the rest of the kids from P.S. 133. But if it was a Friday after school, I would often be getting into a stretch limo heading for his mansion in the Hamptons.
Usually my best friend, Esther, and I would go together, and when we jumped in with our high tops and quarter waters, we would find him inside wearing a custom suit and reading The Times. He was 6 feet, 10 inches of blue pinstripe, sitting way in the back of the car with his face buried in the paper and his knees, each the height of a 4-year old, slowly swinging out and in with perfect rhythm as we drove. Meanwhile, Esther and I would play off-color city-kid patty cake, singing, "Went to the store to get a stick of butter/Saw James Brown sitting in the gutter/Took a piece of glass, shoved it . . .," and filling out the quatrain with expletives, which he never seemed to notice.
We didn't always travel by limo. If he anticipated bad traffic, on a long weekend perhaps, he chartered a private plane. Then we became superwomen, able to jump social strata in a single bound! My mother would drive us to the Marine Air Terminal at La Guardia in her beat-up Cutlass while doing her mascara in the rearview and smoking a cigarette. Sashaying out onto the tarmac — now doing our best impression of anyone with an upbringing different from ours — we would meet my mother's boyfriend, who walked ahead in great strides, carrying our bags headlong into the wind, his tie, her perm and our backpack straps sailing backward as we went.
To his credit, he never asked us to change. Instead he started giving an annual summer party for my mom's entire Brooklyn Italian family. There they would be, my 5 aunts, 5 uncles and 17 first cousins piling out of planes at the East Hampton airport. Soon my Uncle Vinny and all six of his kids from Jersey would be lining up for plates of French-country-picnic-inspired fare. And my Uncle Sal, a Vietnam vet who ran a dive bar, would be out on the croquet court.
On Sunday night my mother's boyfriend would drive home to his duplex in the city in his 1978 Lincoln Continental, complete with vanity plates that read "VI X" (as in 6-10), and my mother and I would go back to our Cutlass in Queens, no vanity plates. Dinner went from being leek tarts and foie gras to the Burger King drive-through or homemade pasta e fagioli.
On occasion, instead of us going to his world, he came to ours. And it was great. There he would be at our Jets tailgate parties in his Burberry coat at 8 a.m., drinking Delamain cognac out of a plastic cup. Or at Christmas, the 40 of us crammed into my grandmother's basement in Queens, and him, a giant of a man, eating a meatball on a foldout chair, wedged between my Aunt Lucille and my Uncle Tony.
This went on for 22 years, and then, in 2004, it came to an end, as things do. Some years afterward my mother wound up marrying a mailman who grew up around the corner from her in Brooklyn. I'm sure that very few people in their circle know that she has flown the Concorde to London — twice.
For me the effects of our bridging the class divide are significant, if a bit clichéd. I know that foie gras doesn't have anything over a good pasta e fagioli, and that you can have as much fun in a Queens basement as in a Bridgehampton mansion. My 2-year-old son, who has never met my mom's ex, nevertheless reaps the benefits of both sides of my mother's life. She likes to play him Vivaldi during dinner. She has also bought him a tiny velour tracksuit.


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This project was the design of a new childcare centre with two outdoor play areas, on both ground floor and rooftop. The centre caters for 104 children and the client was keen for the centre to provide as much natural play experience as possible. The ground floor play area is divided into 2 discreet spaces; one for kindergarten aged children, the other for babies. The play area provides children with many different spaces and activities including; swinging, sliding, climbing, running and balancing. There is also many new trees and plants in and around the site and lots of opportunity for creative and imaginative play. The upper floor / rooftop play area was a little more restricted in size, but aims to provide a good balance of physical activity and opportunity for engaging and imaginative play within a setting of trees and plants. The site itself sits adjacent to a historic Masonic Centre and as such heritage considerations were also important in terms of the design.
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Good Shepherd Preschool is accepting food donations for St. Martin's Pantry through the morning of November 21. The donations received through our annual food drive help provide local families in need with the food for a traditional Thanksgiving meal. The drive also helps teach our students about thankfulness and generosity during this special holiday season.
We are happy to accept Thanksgiving foods such as instant mashed potatoes and canned green beans in addition to the everyday foods that will help make the season bright for all members of the family, such as infant formula. Please see the list of suggested donations below and take your child along to the store to participate in selecting what will be brought in.
As always, thank you and may God bless your generous spirits!
St. Martin's Food Pantry Suggested Donations
• Canned corn, green beans, or other vegetables
• Instant mashed potatoes
• Rice
• Boxed macaroni and cheese
• Canned fruit
• Canned or dried beans
• Canned tuna
• Powdered milk
• Pasta and pasta sauce
• Canned or dried soup and ramen
• Crackers
• Unsweetened breakfast cereal (such as Cheerios)
• Numbers 1 and 2 baby food
• Blue-label Similac baby formula (1 pound package or smaller)


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Hundreds of runners from all over the world lived their own moments of glory from the 31st of March till the 1st of April 2018.
In the birthplace of the Olympics runners of all ages have experienced the joy of participation and their unique moments as they completed their race next to the Ancient Stadium of Olympia.
In the 5th edition of Olympia Marathon, we invite you to come and be part of this historic race which combines the values of Marathon with the Olympic Spirit.
Ιt's a unique opportunity to run along the ancient route from Ilis, the organizing city of the Ancient Olympic Games, to Olympia, the hosting city in a very well organized event.
The race program includes a full marathon, a half marathon, a 12.7km race and 2 shorter races of 2km in the cities of Amaliada and Olypia and a night run at Pyrgos.
Sunday 31st March 2019
8.30 am
Start: Elias (Amaliada)
Finish line: Ancient Olympia
Sunday 31st March 2019
9.30 am
Start: Pyrgos
Finish line: Ancient Olympia
Saturday 30th March 2019
5.30 pm
Start: Archaeological Site of Ancient Elis
Finish line: Amaliada


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[BELLE, spoken]
Can you imagine? Me, the wife of that boorish, brainless...
Madame Gaston
Can't you just see it?
Madame Gaston
His little wife, ugh
No, sir! Not me!
I guarantee it
I want much more than this provincial life!
I want adventure in the great wide somewhere
I want it more than I can tell
And for once it might be grand
To have someone understand
I want so much more than they've got planned...
While in the original film the song takes place after a disastrous marriage proposal by Gaston, in the 2017 film version he only merely mentions marriage (much to Belle's dismay) and basically harasses her. It also doesn't take place in a stable in the new version, instead taking place in Belle's house (and then on the hill outside of the town).


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Low-Waste Halloween Treats
An autumn celebration of haunts, horror stories and treats, perhaps the scariest thing about Halloween is all the trash. But just because Halloween involves treats, doesn't mean they have to be wasteful. Here are 5 low-waste Halloween treat and trick-or-treat ideas to help move toward zero waste.
Package-Free Treats. Apples! Whether harvested from a backyard tree or bought loose at a local orchard or grocery store, apples are a great autumn-themed zero waste treat. Oranges and clementines bought loose are also fun because of their visual similarity to pumpkins. For candy to eat at home, package-free treats such as candy corn, pumpkin gummies and chocolate can be found in loose bulk bins at grocery stores and specialty candy shops.
Treats in Compostable Packaging. Few large-scale candy makers offer candy in compostable wrappers. Two options I'm aware of are Alter Eco chocolate truffles and paper-packaged Pixy Stix. If you're looking to give candy away to trick-or-treaters, other options are to buy package-free candy in loose bulk and then package the candy in compostable cellophane yourself. This is only advisable if your trick-or-treaters trust accepting non-commercially packaged treats from you. Otherwise, the candy and cellophane will go straight to the trash anyway.
Treats in Recyclable Packaging. Cardboard, cans and foil are all recyclable. Options packaged in these types of packaging include candy in cardboard boxes (Nerds, Whoppers, Mike & Ike's, Milk Duds, Dots, Junior Mints, Glee Gum, etc.), drinks in aluminum cans (soda, flavored water, etc.) and foil-wrapped candies (Rolos, Kisses, chocolate coins, etc.). Recycle all boxes and plastic bags containing the individually-packaged items when done. (Note: Most curb-side recycling services do not offer plastic film recycling. Recycle plastic bags where accepted at speciality recycling locations.) Also, remind trick-or-treaters to recycle the cardboard, can or foil after finishing their treat.
Buy Non-Halloween Themed Packaging. Some candy makers offer special Halloween packaging. Although the shelf-life for candy is long, candy with packaging indicating a certain holiday is more likely to end up in the trash prematurely. This makes money for candy makers and waste for the rest of us. Opt for non-holiday themed packaging whenever buying packaged items.
Avoid Plastic. Giving trick-or-treaters plastic trinkets and toys is becoming more popular. Most, if not all, are of low quality and used for an unconscionably short period of time compared to the hundreds of years they will wreak havoc in our environment. For those opposed to giving trick-or-treaters something edible, low-waste options include eco-friendly items kids need like recycled newspaper pencils, upcycled crayons, bamboo toothbrushes, or special coin currency like "golden dollars."


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22. Morning a little lowering & raw, with appearances of Snow. Mer. at 41 and Wind Southerly. Clear afternoon & calm. Colo. Carrington & Lady came in the afternn.
Lt. Col. Edward Carrington was married to Elizabeth Jaquelin Ambler Brent (1765–1842), daughter of Jaquelin Ambler (1742–1798) and Mary Burwell Ambler. She was the widow of William Brent, Jr. (c.1755–1785), son of William Brent (1733–1782) of Richland, Stafford County.


text: Sothea enjoys experimenting with different media, so, in 2014, he challenged himself to apply his art to functional, wearable fashion. He created "T- Art", printing his symbolic Khmer calligraphy on t-shirts. Now everyone can wear an original design of Sothea. The collection of cotton t-shirts was made and designed in Cambodia.