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Seoul's Antique Markets
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Itaewon's antique furniture street is constantly changing. According to some storeowners, antiques used to be collected by the rich, upper class in the past, but now even those in their 20's have gained interest. What's interesting about these shops is that many of the owners cultivated their business because it was simply a hobby and a genuine interest of theirs. A common sentiment that was shared between many of the storeowners is that upkeeping these stores could not have been possible without a genuine love for antiques. To them, it's not just about the profit. Check out Itaewon for its lovely, beautiful antique/vintage goods!
Itaewon's antique furniture street might cater towards those who like highly ornate and decorative items, but the antique shopping mall in Dapsimni will probably attract a different sort of crowd. The type of items you will find here are all antiques from countries like Japan, China, and of course Korea. Here, an item that is dated to be 60 years old is considered to be very "young", meaning that there are some items that go way back in time! When it comes to pricing, the decision is made according to the quality and elements of the item rather than the age.
As soon as you enter this space, you'll probably come across groups of elderly women and men here and there, perhaps negotiating prices, doing business, or just casually having a conversation. The overall atmosphere of the flea market encouraged a sense of community and you could tell that many would come here as a daily routine. Although flea markets can sometimes be disorganized, a first-time visitor would get the sense that there is definitely a certain way of doing things here. The flea market is also refreshing because you can freely look around without receiving much pressure to buy something. You can find an extremely wide variety of items such as clothes, shoes, household items, memorabilia, etc.


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It's getting close to that time of year with our upcoming Open House which is a free event for the general public. Join us on Sunday, October 2 from 1pm- 4pm. We will be performing The Musical Ride around 1pm, and Pony Rides and Barn Tours to follow. Join us for a fun filled family time. This is your chance to get an a look a our non-profit club in downtown Halifax that was established in 1936.
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- – Good battery for longlasting trips
- – Sleek design that looks like something from the future
- – Fast recharge time in contrary with other models
- – Iridescent atmosphere lamp that matches your personality
- – It's a bit pricy for its tech specs
The new era of personal transportation is here with single wheeled devices giving a boost to the Unicycle industry. Although the retail industry is awash with similar models of self balancing Unicycle Scooters, Ninebot has hit the ball out of the park with its latest design, the One-wheel Self-balancing Ninebot One E+ Unicycle. It can attain a speed of 13.6 miles/hr mounted with a battery of 320 Wh. It allows for a climbing level of 20 degrees. The charging time is 1-4 hours and can be recharged up to 1000 times. It gives a mileage of up to ~21 miles depending on the terrain and speed. It can handle a maximum weight of ~264 pounds. However, the payload and mileage vary with the battery power. On a fully charged device, you can get on with your laptop bag and zoom away. On a draining battery, it's better to keep the load to a minimum to get decent mileage. It also comes with trademark technology that recharges the battery while braking or going downhill. While braking is necessary, we wouldn't recommend flying downhill unless you are a pro. The package comes with protective foam tubing for the first few rides and decent quality two way sticky tape. The unit is shipped fully charged by the manufacturers so you can get on one within moments of opening the box. The manufacturer suggests that you should read the instruction manual before taking your first ride on it.
What sets the Ninebot One E+ Unicycle apart is the vast improvement in looks and design that could blend in seamlessly in any sci-fi movie. The sleek display unit and the circle of light that indicate battery level are the highlights of this device. The aerodynamic design coupled with the powerful engine even allows navigation uphill which is a major achievement. Although, this shouldn't be confused with navigation on uneven surfaces. While the One E+ can cruise up a hill with consummate ease, riding it over rough terrain wouldn't be the best idea as the wheel wobbles and trumps on unpaved roads, stony surfaces, etc. A workaround to this issue is having the tire fully pumped. On a 65+psi, you can be fairly certain that it can withstand a couple of bumps and blocks here and there.
Although the frame is made of plastic, it has a metallic pedals. The sturdiness is another big win as the device can handle rough usage without much wear and tear. The processor responds in fractions of a second to changes making it easier to maneuver.
The Ninebot One is Bluetooth enabled and makes it easy for customers to upgrade firmware and use it in conjunction with other electronic devices with ease. The device alerts users when they are cruising at top speeds and reaching low batteries. You can also check other stats here like mileage, speed and tally in with the world wide community of Ninebot users and see where you stand in the mileage rankings. There's a healthy community of helpful youtubers and bloggers who share tips and tricks with fellow users. If this is your first time riding a unicycle, the E+ community is a great way to start learning, getting that balance and commuting with the best of tech. If you have a daily commute of about 10 to 14 miles, this is an ideal unit to beat the traffic and save time. You'll need third party apps to lock the device in place. This isn't a big deal and the Bluetooth feature makes it easy to render the device safe with password protection.
The pedals on the Ninebot are slightly upturned as opposed to the flat pedals on similar devices making you more stable on the wheel. They've also added rubber grips for better hold in wet weather conditions. The E+ is a closed unit but still susceptible to moisture. While you can ride it in wet conditions, it would be safer to avoid it as the device works on precision balance.
The wheel comes with a slim air nozzle and needs some additional work of removing the shell to pump up the tire. Alternately, some gas stations also have straight valves that could fit in the opening and cut your work short. The entire process takes a little over 5 minutes so isn't that big of a deal.
Although the Ninebot E+ Unicycle employs one of the best gyro technology available at present, it's still up to the user to balance properly on this device and make it a positive experience.
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Chief's Camp is a top-end property that enjoys enviable real estate on the Okavango Delta's sought-after Chief's Island.
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Chief's Camp is situated on the north-western side of Chief's Island within the Moremi Game Reserve . Not only is this the largest land mass in the entire Okavango Delta , but the specific area wherein Chief's Camp is situated - the Mombo Concession - is known for unmatched game viewing. Some say it is even the best game viewing in all of Botswana . Chief's Camp looks out across the Piajio floodplain that is informally known as the 'predator capital of the world'. Lions, cheetahs, leopards and even endangered wild dogs are present in healthy concentrations.
The accommodation comprises out of twelve bush pavilions. Three of these units have king size beds and nine have twin beds. All the pavilions have en suite bathrooms with indoor showers and partially covered outdoor showers. Chief's Camp boasts some of the largest accommodation units in the area - the pavilions even have spacious seating areas and private game viewing decks. These decks contain private plunge pools to cool down in. All pavilions have mini bars, ceiling fans, in-room safes, hairdryers, mosquito netting and emergency intercoms. For the ultimate luxury, opt to stay in the new Geoffrey Kent Luxury Suite, which boasts two pavilions, a private bar, boma, lounge and kitchen. The Geoffrey Kent Luxury Suite also includes its own private housekeeping, waiter, guide and safari vehicle.
You do not even have to leave your pavilion to observe a variety of wild animals, but game drives with expert guides will astonish you with the sheer abundance of wildlife. Not only does the area have high concentrations of predators, but a large variety of plains game and the highest concentrations of rhinos that can be seen on safari in Botswana . If the water levels are sufficient, there is also the opportunity to explore the delta via traditional mokoro canoe. The mokoro trips provide magnificent sightings as well as very good bird watching opportunities.
Meals can be enjoyed out in the field or privately on request. Chief's Camp also has a library for elementary research on the wild animals in the delta, along with various other books. Alternatively, you can relax poolside or enjoy an ice cold beer at the bar. Complimentary laundry services top off the luxury conveniences.
South Africa is the continent's most diverse tour and safari destination.
Botswana is a safari enthusiast's paradise, conserving extraordinary wilderness areas.
Namibia offers unique and rewarding African safari experiences.
Zambia's finest national parks range from Kafue to South Luangwa.
Zimbabwe's major drawing card is the spectacular Victoria Falls.
Mozambique is known for its remote beaches and stunning islands.
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Beatrice Farah was born in 1991, in Boston, MA.
Having lived in Colombia for several formative years during her childhood, Farah is fluent in both Spanish and English. Before her time at Gateway, Beatrice studied at Rhodes Island School of Design, developing techniques in sketching, figure drawing, and charcoal. At Gateway, Farah has expanded her artistic horizons, exploring sewing, weaving, and jewelry making as mediums for the development of her artistic vision.
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Peeler out at N.Y. ad tracker
David Peeler is out as president and CEO at New York based-CMR/TNS Media
The company, which tracks TV and print ad spending (among other things),
confirmed that it has hired Steven J. Fredericks to replace Peeler.
Chairman Jean-Michael Portier said that over the course of
conversations with Peeler in recent weeks, "individual issues" emerged upon
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Back in 1997, Tom Peters authored an article titled The Brand Called You for Fast Company magazine. I first read the article in 2005, and while I didn't (and still don't) agree with everything in it, it contains plenty of valuable career advice to consider. I recently re-read it and humbly suggest a few more strategies:
Grow Your Web Identity
The place most people will go to find more information about you will be the web, especially if you're in the IT field. Set-up a LinkedIn profile and get connected to people who you befriended during school and your career. Don't go overboard filling in every professional detail (that's what your resume is for), or spamming requests to everyone you've ever met. I like to think of my LinkedIn contacts as people who would know who I am if my name came up in conversation.
Use Twitter as a way to keep a pulse check on the professionals that you may or may not know, projects or groups of interest, and local events related to your field. Feel free to use it as a way to broadcast things you're currently up to — blog posts you've written, things you're working on, events you're attending, etc. I recommend adding a touch of personality to your tweets. Don't be unprofessional, but don't be boring either. Be sure to voice your opinion on current topics and trends that you care about.
Be a "Something" Expert
What's your competitive advantage? Find something that interests you, and become a knowledge expert on it. Maybe it's integrated marketing, database performance tuning, quality assurance, or Salesforce. Immerse yourself in it. Know the options, and be able to list the pros and cons for each of them. Get involved in conversations and share your knowledge. Ideally you'll be able to apply your expertise in your current organization, but if not, that's okay. Don't be afraid to make suggestions on ways to improve current processes or procedures related to your knowledge area, and don't be discouraged if you encounter resistance either. If you present your ideas in a clear manner and validate your claims with good evidence, you've done your part.
Be a "People Person"
I feel like people skills are becoming a lost art these days. Our society has become accustomed to communication through text message, email, or instant chat conversations. When trying to validate a claim, keep a project on track, or get the nitty-gritty details ironed out on something, I still believe the best way to do it is in person. If that's not an option, you should at least pick up the phone and hash out the details with a conference call. And even though everyone's busy these days, carve out some time to drop a "Hi, how is everything going?" now and then. Don't limit this to clients — your co-workers and contacts matter too. Human interaction will always be more meaningful than digital communication.
Stay Current
Things change–quickly. You should do your best to stay current in your field. It's not reasonable to expect to be an expert on every new topic or trend, but you should at least be aware of them. In addition to the updates I find on Twitter, I devote time daily to scanning through information technology articles and blog posts just to keep abreast of new tools and trends. My goal isn't to know everything about everything, it's to know where I can find more information about something should I need to. Of course, this doesn't mean you shouldn't dive into something new every once-in-a-while, too.
Ultimately, your growth as a professional in your field is your responsibility. Make the best of your opportunities, and continue to nurture your career by embracing change and improving your skill sets. Make yourself more valuable by strengthening what makes you unique compared to your peers.


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There are so many delicious eats through the entire Magic Kingdom that it is extremely difficult to pick the top 15, but we went ahead and made our best effort to narrow it down. With so many options when you are looking for something quick, this may help you out! Here is a look at the 15 best quick eats when you are at the Magic Kingdom:
15 – Mickey's Kitchen Sink Sundae – Plaza Ice Cream Parlor, Main Street, U.S.A.
With this sundae, you get a choice of hot fudge, peanut butter or caramel topped with whipped cream and two cherries, all with your choice of 2 hand-scoops of ice cream. The treat is also served in a Mickey kitchen sink container, too! It is fun and an extremely popular treat at the Magic Kingdom.
14 – Braised Pork – Be Our Guest Restaurant, Fantasyland
During lunch Be Our Guest is a quick service restaurant with a variety soup, salads, sandwiches and other offerings. The braised pork is prepared in Coq Au Vin style. It is an eight hour slow-cooked pork with mushrooms, carrots, and bacon that is served with mashed potatoes and green bean jardinière. This meal will definitely tide you over until dinner time and maybe beyond!
13 – Dole Whip – Aloha Isle, Adventureland
The Dole Whip is one of the most popular treats in all of Walt Disney World. This used to be the only location that you could find this refreshing treat, but it has since spread to other parks and resorts around Walt Disney World. This pineapple soft serve is a treat that you don't want to miss out on trying!
12- Hot Dog of the Month – Casey's Corner, Main Street, U.S.A.
Casey's Corner is home to some of the most unique hot dogs that you will experience. There is a different hot dog each month. You never know what delicious flavor combinations that Casey's Corner will come up with next, so drop by each month to see what they are offering.
11 – Lobster Roll – Columbia Harbour House, Liberty Square
The delicious take on the lobster roll is made with chilled lobster with a touch of mayonnaise on a New England style bun, served with house-made potato chips. This perfect roll is an authentic taste of New England and unlike anything you would expect to find within a theme park.
10 – Cinnamon Rolls – Gaston's Tavern, Fantasyland
For the best cinnamon rolls ever, you have to head on over to Gaston's Taverns and have one of these. They are huge, warm and covered with icing. You can try out the popular LeFou's Brew while you are there, too. It is a perfect spot to stop for a little treat to recharge so you can tackle the rest of your day at Magic Kingdom.
9 – Loaded Buffalo Chicken Tots – The Friar's Nook, Fantasyland
This unique and tasty snack is a tray of crispy tots with buffalo chicken, celery and blue cheese on top. The combination of flavors is delicious and one that you definitely have to try. Definitely consider this one when you are looking for a quick snack to enjoy.
8 – Fajita Platter – Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Café, Frontierland
This delicious entrée is served with spicy barbacoa beef and seasoned chicken with yellow rice, beans, fajita vegetables and flour tortillas. It is a pretty hearty meal, so definitely make sure to come hungry for this one.
7 – Flatbreads – Pinocchio Village Haus, Fantasyland
There are a variety of different flatbreads that are offered, like the Caprese Flatbread, Cheese Flatbread, Pepperoni Flatbread and a featured flatbread for each month. If you pick the right seat, you can even watch guests on It's A Small World while you dine, making the experience extra magical.
6 – Waffle Sandwiches – Sleepy Hollow, Liberty Square
You can't go wrong with any of the waffle sandwich options at Sleepy Hollow. My personal favorite is definitely the Fresh Fruit Waffle Sandwich, which is a delicious fresh waffle that is topped with chocolate-hazelnut spread and fresh fruit. There is also the Sweet and Spicy Chicken Waffle Sandwich, which is a tasty mix of sweet and savory flavors.
5 – Chipotle Barbecue Short Rib – Tortuga Tavern, Adventureland
This entrée features tasty ribs that are served with a citrus slaw and a side of chips. It is definitely a full meal and perfectly fitting with the Adventureland theme.
4 – Cheshire Cat Tail – Cheshire Café, Fantasyland
This sweet treat is as cute as it is delicious. It is a delicious pastry topped with purple and pink icing stripes, making the perfect themed treat to snack on.
3 – Pulled Pork Sandwich – Cosmic Ray's Starlight Café, Tomorrowland
This delicious sandwich is filled with BBQ pulled pork and served with French Fries. If you aren't a fan of pulled pork, then there is also menu items like hamburgers, chicken nuggets, hot dogs, salads and more. There is definitely something for everyone. Plus, you can be there for Cosmic Ray's performance while you dine.
2 – Barbecue Pork Rinds – Golden Oak Outpost, Frontierland
This is a classic favorite, so you get a nice taste of the comfort from home while at Walt Disney World. It is great to get a simple treat at times when you are just looking for something to crunch on while you are out and about in the parks.
1 – Ice Cream Float – Auntie Gravity's Galactic Goodies, Tomorrowland
An ice cream float is a favorite for adults and kids, alike. The ice cream float at Auntie Gravity's is a great way to cool down during a hot day in the parks. With this ice cream float option you get to choose your fountain beverage as well as what soft-serve ice cream you want. You can go for a classic float like root beer with vanilla or you can try something totally unique!
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Four Seasons has the Westbank's only full-service car wash! The helpful staff offers more than the standard car wash company can-they also detail cars, provide windshield and window repair, restore headlights and change your oil. They function as an official Louisiana brake tag inspection station. Stop into their convenience store to grab automotive needs, plus drinks and snacks.
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From etsy shop to full-time freelance: how Flourish Family Crests was born.
I have created more than 250 artworks for families all over the world. My artworks are based off heraldic art but most of my inspiration comes from my amazing and creative clients.
When I started my Etsy shop almost ten years ago, I never dreamed that it would become my springboard to a career as a full-time artist. As orders and demand for my work picked up and I struggled to finish projects, I worked late hours after my day-job as a graphic artist to complete paintings that were richly detailed and deeply meditative for me.
In 2017, I re-branded my Etsy shop to Flourish Family Crests. I took the opportunity to quit my day job and move my work from the kitchen table into a dedicated studio. I completed family crests for over fifty families in 2017 and another fifty two in 2018. Each of the fun and creative families I worked with inspired me to push my work a little farther and think more deeply about the connections and the meanings behind my watercolors.
I love being able to celebrate love, connection, and family through my art. I am so excited to be painting full-time and truly blessed to create works that hold meaning for families and couples.


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Menocal, Mario García
Menocal, Mario García(mä`ryō gärsē`ä mānokäl`), 1866–1941, president of Cuba (1913–21). A leader in the fight for liberation from Spain, he later became a Conservative politician. As president he initiated a "businessman" government that was widely criticized as corrupt and arbitrary. His victory in the 1916 election was challenged by the Liberals, and José Miguel Gómez subsequently led an unsuccessful revolt against his regime. Menocal secured U.S. support by taking Cuba into World War I on the side of the Allies. In 1920, Menocal backed Alfredo ZayasZayas, Alfredo
, 1861–1934, president of Cuba (1921–25). He was one of the leaders of the Liberal party from the founding of the republic and was vice president (1909–13) under José Miguel Gómez.
..... Click the link for more information. and in 1924 he lost to Gerardo MachadoMachado, Gerardo
, 1871–1939, president of Cuba (1925–33). A businessman turned presidential candidate in 1924, he channeled the resurgent nationalism of the era. His victory over Menocal in the 1924 election, was aided by President Zayas.
..... Click the link for more information. . After leading (1931) an abortive revolt, he sought exile in the United States; when the Machado government fell, he returned to Cuba. He ran unsuccessfully for president in 1936.


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Bringing visualisation to the web with Python and Bokeh
These days the world seems to run on data; from Google, to the NSA/GCHQ, to CERN, everyone seems to want more data, and be willing to go to great lengths to get it. However, once we have all of this data, the natural question arises of what to do with it? Statistics, and other methods of analysis can do a great job of summarising data and extracting relevant information, but often pictures speak louder than numbers, so visualisation can be the key to turning all of this data into something which people can understand. Good visualisations should turn data into a compelling story, with colourful characters, depth, and a satisfying conclusion. But like a good story, much of the power of visualisation comes in the telling, and in spreading this story to all who will listen. Hence in this blog post I will focus on how to build your visualisations into compelling interactive websites to reach the largest audience possible.
Part 1: A hungry Panda and a crafty Python walk into a bar …
Of all of the creatures in the programming language zoo, none like to munch on data so much as the crafty Python. Python is in a unique position as one of the most popular languages for both data analysis and for building web applications. The secret to the Python's data analysis skills is its ever hungry friend the Panda, or more specifically, the Pandas data analysis library. Panda provides efficient data types for handling tables of data – think of it like a spreadsheet inside your programming language. You can install your very own pet Panda as follows:
pip install pandas
It is then very easy to store your data as a data frame, for example, you can build a table of values for the sine and cosine functions as follows,
import numpy as np # Import the numpy numerical library import pandas as pd # Import your pet panda # Build the dataframe df = pd.DataFrame({ 'x': 2*np.pi*i/100 , 'sin': np.sin(2*np.pi*i/100), 'cos': np.cos(2*np.pi*i/100), } for i in range(0,101))
Part 2: Getting visual with Bokeh
Now you have got your data, it is time to make it visual. The key to this is Bokeh, a Python plotting library. You can install this with the following command,
pip install bokeh
Once you have this, plotting your data is very simple,
import bokeh.charts as bc from bokeh.plotting import output_file show output_file('myplot.html') plot = bc.Line(title='Triganometric fun!', data=df, x='x', ylabel='y') show(plot)
Bokeh can produce a lot more exciting visualisations than just line graphs as shown above; you can get some ideas from the Bokeh website:
Part 3: Taking your plots online with Flask
Congratulations, you have now managed to create something pretty. However, it is not doing much good sitting around on your harddrive. In order to share your plot with the world, you will need a webserver. You are in luck, as Python is well conversed in the ways of the web. An easy way to start building web applications is the Flask framework. You can install this using the command,
pip install Flask
Now it is really easy to build a webpage around your visualisation,
from flask import Flask app = Flask(__name__) import pandas as pd import numpy as np import bokeh.charts as bc from bokeh.resources import CDN from bokeh.embed import components @app.route("/") def visualisation(): # Build the dataframe df = pd.DataFrame({ 'x': 2*np.pi*i/100, 'sin': np.sin(2*np.pi*i/100), 'cos': np.cos(2*np.pi*i/100), } for i in range(0,101)) # Create the plot plot = bc.Line(title='Triganometric fun!', data=df, x='x', ylabel='y') # Generate the script and HTML for the plot script, div = components(plot) # Return the webpage return """
My wonderful trigonometric webpage{bokeh_css}
Everyone loves trig! {div} {bokeh_js} {script} """.format(script=script, div=div, bokeh_css=CDN.render_css(), bokeh_js=CDN.render_js()) if __name__ == "__main__": app.run(host='0.0.0.0', port=80)
You can now view your new webapp by visiting http://localhost/.
Wow, that was fun. Now it is over to you to fill the web with new and existing visualisations using Flask, Python, and Bokeh.


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"MERA COINCIDENCIA" group show, at HdT Gallery, Spain 2017.
TOAST ART FAIR IN JAPAN 2016May 11 opening Osaka. It is a Contemporary art fair presenting original work by TOAST artist at the forefront of scene. Open to the public in Japan from May 11 to May 23, the art fair encourages an engagement with community though art for seasoned collectors and first time buyers.
GROUP SHOW NEW YORK ART MARKET IN OSAKA, JAPAN. May 2017
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The answer to finding my mojo
is to spend money on fabric. But then, that could be the answer to so many issues, couldn't it?
Since we finished Edward's room, we've recognised that there needs to be a bedhead of some description there. The Aerobed is terrific and works perfectly. Both users have reported it super-comfortable and it's quick and easy to get out and put away. However, a fixed bedhead would look odd when there's no bed there and having thought about cushions and other solutions, I came up with the idea of making a quilt/wallhanging.
The room is plain white with dark grey curtains and just a flash of colour in a couple of cushions. I took one of them with me to Higgs and Higgs yesterday to choose some fabrics.
At this stage, I had a better idea of what I didn't want than what I was really looking for. I didn't want flowers, didn't want anything too geometric that was going to reveal my inability to piece precisely and was hoping to avoid anything too kitsch. Fortunately, there was a collection of Hemingway fabric there which fitted my brief perfectly.
(Except the price)
Bearing in mind this wasn't intended to be a work of art (!) but a simple, practical solution, I didn't dwell too long on design and concept. I drew a few rectangles on a piece of paper, scaled it up to the right proportions and cut a few pieces of fabric.
I'd like to say that the slight wonkiness here and there is simply the single layer of fabric slipping on the wooden floor. But it isn't. It's the bit of quirk that comes with a hand made item.
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Why Sri Lankan Construction Services
Sri Lankan Construction Industry continues to play an important role in the country's economy. Construction industry is one of the most significant industries that contributes toward the socio-economic growth especially to developing countries. The Construction sector of produces a wide range of products, from individual houses to major infrastructure such as roads, power plants and petrochemical complexes etc.
The construction sector has seen to be the primary beneficiary with the blooming of many new infrastructure projects that serves the rapid urban development. Therefore the construction industry is a vital sector in the Sri Lankan economy and it is 4th largest sector, contributing 6-7% to GDP over past decade in Sri Lanka.
The industry has grown significantly by 12.0 percent during the first quarter of 2016, when compared with the first quarter of 2015. In its quest to make Sri Lanka a regional hub, our Government has embarked on massive development Programmes.
New trends in Sri Lankan real estate sector are the major factor that affects the development of construction industry in Sri Lanka. Luxury residential trends, office market trends, affordable housing trends, hospitality trends and government's mega infrastructure development projects are directly affect to the construction industry in Sri Lanka now a day.
Government Infrastructure Drive is another trend in Sri Lankan construction industry. Numbers of stalled mega development projects are being re-started. Road development projects, water projects, port city and expressway are some of the major Government led construction projects.
Sustainable construction is a new concept for the construction industry for achieving sustainable development from the various environmental, social-economics and cultural facets
The Sri Lankan construction industry mainly Caters to the Services in;
- General Construction
- Architecture
- Quantity Surveying
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing
- Total Construction Project Management
- Soil & Geo Technology
Focused on Innovative Construction Services
- Green Construction
- Mini Hydro Projects
- Hydraulic Sector
- Telecom Related Construction
Strengths of the Sri Lankan Construction industry
- Modern Technology
- Enhancement Knowledge, Capabilities and Skills
- Skilled and well educated Middle Tier Technology Workforce
- International Standards with Technology
- Free Trade Agreements
- Significant long-term government support for the industry Support schemes and incentives for the construction industry
- More opportunities for Sri Lankan construction companies in overseas projects:
Maldives, Myanmar, Middle East, East Africa (Uganda, Kenya) & East Asia
- Real estate development is on high and it is attracting the focus of the industry towards construction.
- Sufficient availability of raw material and natural resources in the country is supportive for the industry.
- Employment and training opportunities
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Ayuno de Fe y Esperanza! Fasting for Faith and Hope!
Thank you to our friends at the Minnesota Immigrant Freedom Network for sharing this call to action from MN with us. Amigos de la Fe (Friends of Faith) is organizing a fast and prayer vigil for comprehensive immigration reform and the Minnesota DREAM act. See the details below, and please spread the word if you are in the area! 10 Days of Prayer and Fasting for Immigration Reform
A ten day, water-only fast, following thirty days of prayer and outreach in the community to pray for and educate about the situation of immigrants in our country today.
Unete a la campan~a! Join the campaign!
Fast begins at 12 noon this Saturday May 5 at the Spirit of the Lakes United Church of Christ (2930 13th Avenue South) in Minneapolis, ends Monday May 14. Fast organizers and church supporters plan to complement the fasters' prayers by hosting daily religious services and a wide array of educational and cultural activities throughout the ten days of the fast.
Monday thru Friday from 3:00-9:00 pm, Saturday from 12 noon-8:00pm 9-10 am Each day will begin with a morning prayer for the fasters 12-2:30 pm A group of ten fasters will visit the state Capitol and meet with key legislators for immigration reform and the Mn Dream Act 3-6 pm Educational and advocacy tents will be staffed at the church parking lot so people can learn more about immigrant issues 6-7 pm Bi-lingual mass open to the public 7-7:30 pm Educational and guest speakers will address the crowd 7:30-9 pm There will be cultural enrichment activities to close the night. Organizers say that the last day of the fast will be marked by a symbolic cross made by the "light of hope" candles and displayed at the state Capitol.
How can you participate?
FASTING Consider joining the fast, either the entire ten days or just a part of it. PRAYER Focus your prayers in these days on immigration reform. VOLUNTEER Help is needed in fundraising and other areas. CONTRIBUTE Please consider donating your time, treasure or talent to help this effort. SPREAD THE WORD Tell your family and friends about this event and its importance, ask your church or organization to become a sponsor of the event. Empowered by Faith and United in Hope!
For more information contact Amigos de la Fe at 612-703-7155 x 213 or email@example.com or visit www.ststephenscommunity.org


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1 Apr 2018
luka's debuts in white plains
An 18-year veteran of the restaurant/hospitality business, Luka Brucaj has opened Luka's Italian Cuisine, a multi-section 150-seat restaurant and bar/lounge on West Post Road in White Plains, at the former site of Ernesto's. The restaurant serves Italian/American and continental specialties for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch.
Brucaj has worked for such noted restaurants as Coco Pazzo and Michael Jordon Steakhouse in New York City. His family operates Tre Angelina Restaurant on Mamaroneck Avenue in White Plains, and in Monroe, NY. Luka is often joined on the floor by his wife Rosa.
The restaurant has undergone a major renovation – antique white and pastel walls surround the enclosed sparkling bar area from the main 55-seat dining room. There is an enhanced catering room for up to 100 guests. Coming soon is a downstairs wine cellar which will be able to hold up to 60 guests for private wine functions.
My recent tastings have included: a fine hot antipasto for two, chocked full of baked clams, fried calamari, eggplant rollatini and stuffed mushrooms; a refreshing insalata di Pere; arugula salad with pear, goat cheese, walnuts and shaved parmesan cheese with a balsamic dressing; hearty fettuccine
Bolognese in a tasty meat sauce; and a classic version of vitello saltimbocca, medallions of veal topped with prosciutto di Parma and melted mozzarella in a rosemary wine sauce over a bed of spinach.
Luka's Italian Cuisine is located at 130 W. Post Road, White Plains. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner, and is closed on Mondays. Main courses at lunch: $15 to $33. Dinner main courses: $16 to $35. Bar/lounge. TVs. Catering room for up to 100 guests. All types of functions and business meetings accommodated. Wine cellar. Major credit cards. Proper casual dress. Ample free parking just up the street; municipal parking. Wheelchair accessible. Reservations accepted. Phone: 914-607-3535. www.lukasitaliancuisineny.com
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If you are looking for perfect Gourmet gift baskets to surprise your family members, friends and business associates during Easter, Gourmet Olive Oil & Vinegar provides gorgeous and widely sourced unique gourmet gifts that will make them happy. The following is a list of the best gifts for Easter:
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Paella Gourmet Gift Basket
Introduce your friend one of the finest culinary contributions to emerge from Spain - paella. The gift basket arrives with a real paella pan, patata bravas sauce, aioli, romesco, paella seasonings and saffron - all shipped from Spain. Paellas are nutritious; a complete dish that tastes even more authentic when prepared with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
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Fragrant truffle oil uplifts any dish that it is added to. Pasta, eggs, baked breads, and mashed potatoes are just some examples of regular foods elevated to the status of culinary masterpieces by simply adding a few drops of truffle oil. This gift set contains a bottle of truffle oil and carefully chosen recipes that could well set you on a gastronomical journey of a lifetime.
Gourmet Grill Gift Set with Smoky Grill Sauce
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- Sweet Sensations from Italy
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Disruption in the next 10 years – the Future of Digital – are you ready?
Keynote 18 Jun 2018 11:15 am Sofitel / weXelerate Vienna, Austria
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From a large, predominantly centrally controled single-flow energy market, the sector faces mass digital disruption.
Technology has become ubiqutous and from data layers to control distributed generation, to edge devices such as electric vehicles, there is a fundamental shift that will create new business models and new market entrants.
Drawing on experience from other industries, Tom's keynote dives deeper into this disruption to:
- Predict what the event horizon looks like
- Analyse where the biggest potential lies
- Highlight what we should look out for as indicators of the inflection point.
How do incumbents stay ahead of the curve and who will be the ultimate winners of the energy transition as we build a sustainable and transactive future?


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Bhopal: BJP leader and former MLA Ramesh Saxena has a piece of advice to farmers in Madhya Pradesh in their fight against natural disasters - chanting Hanuman Chalisa.
Speaking to farmers, Ramesh Saxena, a former MLA from Sehore in Madhya Pradesh, urged the farmers to chant Hanuman Chalisa every day for an hour for the next five days to save crops from natural calamities.
The BJP leader said that if the farmers do this they will never face a calamity.
Saxena also stated that reciting the Hanuman Chalisa for five consecutive days is a sure remedy against crop loss caused by rains and hailstorm.
"Lord Hanuman is the only force which can shield against winds, rains and hails. By reciting Hanuman Chalisa for an hour daily for five days, farmers will be able to guard against natural calamities," the BJP leader said.
Ramesh Saxena asking farmers to recite Hanuman Chalisa was recorded on camera and the video was widely shared on the social media.
Several users on Twitter even ridiculed Saxena for giving such an advice to farmers.
It is to be noted that several parts of Madhya Pradesh were hit by storm, hails and rain on Sunday following which many crops were damaged.
Even Sehore, from where the ex-MLA hails, has faced untimely rain and hail in the recent past.
Farmers across the state have suffered huge losses due to natural calamities and urged the government to waive off their loans.
There have been several incidents of farmers committing suicide over their inability to repay the bank loans.
Just recently, a BJP Member of Parliament from Satna, Ganesh Singh, had sparked a row with an insensitive statement on farmers.
He had said that government cannot be blamed if the farmers do not get minimum support price for their produce.
He further suggested the farmers to employ shepherds for Rs 10,000 if animals were eating up their crops.
The statement was made by the MP at an event of Kaushal Vikas Kendra (Skill development centre), which was attended by state's agriculture minister, MLAs, and other district administration officials, including collector.


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MarwaContatta l'Host
I have 3 main passions in life; food, travel & culture. So, 3 years ago I left the corporate world to start a food experiences company, where i can indulge & share all these passions with like-minded travelers. I weave stories of the history, architecture and culture as we walk between our stops to give you a unique insight into local Barcelona life. No prior knowledge of food, culture or history is needed to join my experiences - just a curious mind, an appreciation of food or drink and an appetite!
Owner of Wanderbeak and a foodie
Come sarà l'esperienza a casa di Marwa
When traveling you can visit the city you are in like a tourist or you can discover the places where the locals hang out; those places with history and this is what Marwa will show you in this gastronomy tour. We started with an aperitivo in Raval, the hipster hood of Barcelona, then we moved learning history and spotting street art from the past and from the present! We ate so much! and in spots that were so different the ones from the others. Definitely an experience to try in Barcelona to know it at its best!
I did the tour just in time for Christmas and I loooved it!. I am Spanish, Barcelona lover so I was very curious to see what new things I could discover of this enchanting city. And yesss, I certainly did!. The food was superb and Marwa's passion telling the different stories of places and food is contagious. I quickly found myself mind-travelling over the hours to regions in Spain at different times in history. The small, petit comité group, made it easy to move around as we wandered through charming parts of the city and a variety of restaurants, all unique in their own style. The arquitecture made us dream and the alleyways, decorated with beautiful Christmas lights turned it into a delicious experience for the senses!! Don´t miss it and come hungry!
Loved the overall experience!!! Awesome hosts, with a deep knowledge of the food we were presented with and all the history behind it! The food was to die for... and the addition of the hosts fantastic fun mood, makes it just the perfect combination for a memorable experience within Barcelona historic alleys.


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Garcinia Cambogia Pill Bosnia and Herzegovina: Dr. Oz Recommends for Weight Loss
Dr. Oz suggests Garcinia Cambogia quite highly, and it's easy to see why. Garcinia cambogia extract has been obtaining a lot of attention from the media and from blog owners recently in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Garcinia cambogia extract is being touted as one of the most highly effective supplement available for helping people in Bosnia and Herzegovina to burn fat successfully and completely. It assures to do all this with entirely organic, totally risk-free components, and without inducing the user to experience any side effects.
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Dr. Oz Advises Garcinia cambogia extract for Weight Loss
An excellent several products and health tips are featured on Dr. Oz's significantly prominent television program. Several of them obtain his recommendation, and a few of them do not.
Offered his level of proficiency and interest for helping individuals in Bosnia and Herzegovina lead healthier, happier lives, it stands to factor that his recommendations need to bring a great deal of relevance. If you're seeking a purposeful way to drop weight, and to have that weight remain off also, the truth that Dr. Oz recommends Garcinia cambogia extract should be incredibly encouraging to people in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Two years ago this fruit was a largely unknown fruit used by the locals of South East Asia. After some scientific researches and a scientific trial, plus a widely known physician's promotion, the road to popularity began. But I'm being successful of myself.
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Dr. Oz Reviews Garcinia Cambogia
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Groundhog Day STEM: A Light and Shadows Investigation
Groundhog Day is fast approaching, and what better way to explain the science of light and shadows to students than with a hands-on STEM activity!
For this activity you will need a flashlight, popsicle stick, styrofoam cup, tape, and a groundhog cutout. Students will use these materials to investigate what conditions need to be met in order for the groundhog to see his shadow.
While completing the investigation students will shine a flashlight on each side of the groundhog and observe if they think he can see his shadow. Students will record and discuss their observations in small groups.
Before completing the activity review the following vocabulary words with students: light, shadow, opaque, transparent, and translucent. Vocabulary cards are included in our Groundhog Day STEM Activity Pack along with in-depth teacher instructions, student instructions, prediction pages, recording pages, and reflection pages.
We hope you have found this blog post helpful. To stay connected with Carly and Adam's teaching tips and classroom freebies be sure to follow us on Facebook, Pinterest, Teachers Pay Teachers, and subscribe to our blog!


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Tom McCarthy (an Oscar winner last year for Spotlight) wrote and directed this quietly powerful drama about a widowed academic (Richard Jenkins) who finds a pair of illegal immigrants living in his Manhattan apartment. One of the best films about post-9/11 New York City that explores issues of inequality and immigration without ever getting too moralistic or sentimental.
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Earlier Event: February 12Farewell My Concubine (Chen Kaige, China, 1993)
Later Event: February 21Blue Velvet (David Lynch, USA, 1986)


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A Special Blend's 40 crew members have been hard at work training in July and August. They have been learning how to make different types of coffee, serving these coffees, and work skills to help them be successful. Staff, including volunteers and managers, have been hard at work teaching skills such as communicating with customers, using equipment successfully, and much more. Check out the pictures below as we continue to get ready for opening in early October!
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The cast of the fan favourite show Residence Improvement appeared to scatter to the winds as soon as the present was finally taken off the air. Within the first two years of the show, Pamela Anderson played the a part of Tim's Instrument Lady, Lisa, on Instrument Time, however left the present to give attention to her role on the syndicated series Baywatch Her final episode as a series common was "The Great Race", which aired on Might 19, 1993.
Residence Improvement attracts closely upon the standup comedy routines of Tim Allen, herein forged as Tim Taylor, star of the Detroit cable-TV collection "Instrument Time" – type of a low-lease model of Bob Vila's do-it-yourself opus "This Previous House" Allen's humor relies upon barbed however affectionate digs at his wife and children, and his ever-increasing ineptitude in dealing with the follies and foibles of everyday life.
Bob Vila additionally appeared on a number of episodes, with Tim seeing him as a rival (he seems in Season One's "What About Bob?" Season Two's "The Nice Race," Season Three's "The Great Race II," Season Four's "Device Time After Darkish," with recycled Device Time footage from earlier episodes, and Season Six's "Insult to Injury" in a dream sequence about Vila winning the consecutive dwelling renovation present appearance file; Vila wasn't played by himself, and instead performed by a stunt-double for a one-shot cameo).
Tim Allen , Richard Karn , Casey Sander , and Debbe Dunning had a reunion in a tv special named Tim Allen Presents: A Consumer's Information to House Enchancment in 2003 (a terminally ailing Earl Hindman did voice-overs, befitting his by no means-seen persona of Wilson).
Jodi Marks is an creator, classically trained actress, and hosts the Greatest New Products" section on Immediately's Homeowner TELEVISION. She worked in the building business earlier than she began sharing her residence improvement knowledge on television.


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Just like we care about the BRU we share with you, we also care about our home called mother earth. That's why we compost, recycle, offset our electricity with wind power, use local and organic products, and reuse whenever we can to make as small of a handprint as possible as we conduct our business.
Renewable Energy -- 100% of the electricity is offset with wind power.
Local & Organic Products -- we support our local farmers and buy organic whenever possible. Some of our farmers include Munson, Isabelle, Two Hounds, Turtle Springs, Niwot Hops, and Boulder Natural.
Compost and Recycle -- all of our spent yeast, special ingredients, and hops go into our compost.
We also recycle anything and everything we can.
Reuse -- when building our space we reused building materials from ReSource and repurposed equipment from Dairy Engineering. You'll also notice many of our design elements are repourposed, like our tap handles made from antique cooking and building equipment, or our bar repurposed from leftover crates from Bhakti Chai. We also pass our spent grain on to Turtle Springs Farm as feed for their happy berkshire pigs and soil for Nick's awesome mushrooms that we have on the menu.
Eco-Friendly Products -- all of the cleaners we use in the brewery are earth-friendly.


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Cedar wood for Fencing. An excellent choice of wood for fencing since it contains natural oils which are a deterrent to insects. Cedar wood is a middle-of-the-road option that might better fit a limited budget, and is also rot-resistant, giving it a longer lifespan compared to other types of wood.
Different grades and types of wood are recommended for fences. Selecting a Grade. When choosing a wood grade for your fence, it is best to pick from construction, select, premium or clear grade wood. Pine, Fir or Spruce. Cedar and Cypress. Redwood.
The best wood fences are made of naturally rot-resistant and pest-resistant lumber. While many home improvement stores offer inexpensive fir and hemlock
There are plenty of practical uses for a fence: to gain privacy, safely corral kids and pets, block wind and. Best for: Nosy neighbors, wind and noise protection.
A wooden fence is a great addition to any home. You can install a fence for privacy, security, to reduce noise, or just for its attractive appearance. So what type of .
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Accelerate Business Development Summit
How Technology Can Augment a Law Firm's Innate Intelligence and Lead to New Business Opportunities
The Accelerate Summit will bring together business development and marketing executives—across leading law firms—for a series of interactive presentations, exploring how technology can augment a firm's innate intelligence.This year's conference will focus on key trends and issues that impact law firms like increasing competition, flat growth, and a rapidly changing market. Accelerate will provide a dynamic forum for legal marketing and business development professionals to come together and discuss ways to shift the industry's understanding of the role marketing and business development play in law firm success.
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Anastasia is a beautiful bohemian intertwined wedding hair vine which mixes crystals, pearls and tiny mother of pearl flowers in a stunning woven design.
This bridal vine comes with a detachable ribbon which allows it to be tied as a browband or headband or pinned into place in the back or side of the head. You can also pin the piece around a top knot or bun for a classic yet modern look.
The piece can also be styled with other hairvines from the coordinating Wild Rose or Enchanted collections - in the final two images here we have styled two gold Anastasia vines with a third gold vine, Loretta, to create a large statement piece similar to the single Katya design. If you would like to change up your look during your wedding day why not wear a single Anastasia vine during the day and then build a bolder look by adding more pieces to create a larger statement piece.
Anastasia has a bohemian ethereal feel and is particularly suited to gently waved hairstyles which mirror the waves in this delicate design.
Anastasia is available in rose gold, gold or silver options and would suit a bohemian or vintage wedding and can also work with a rustic, woodland or forest theme.
The gold vine uses shimmering antique gold crystals which are hand-
Anastasia measures approximately 30cm long and ties with a 3mm wide ribbon.
This jewelled wedding veil hairvine features delicate strands of intricately handwired freshwater pearls which are woven together to create a striking waterfall effect for a truly unique bridal look. The Elise vine has five long strands that are designed to hang like delicate fronds over the...
This statement bohemian hair vine is inspired by intricate macrame and braiding techniques which resulted in this spectacular intertwined handwired wedding headpiece. The Katya hairvine is an intricately woven piece which uses a total of 12 metres of wire and hundreds of individual faceted Czech crystals –...
This statement sparkling hairvine could be lifted from the pages of a mythical fairytale and is a bohemian take on a glittering crown fit for a princess. Cressida is a striking combination of shimmering Swarovski leaf-shaped navette crystals which mix with floral cystals and freshwater pearls to stunning...


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Cardinal Still in Front at NCAAs, Breeden and Smit Both Win
March 19, 2010
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind.-- Elaine Breeden won the 100-yard butterfly and Julia Smit won her second individual medley in as many days, this time in the 400 event, as Stanford remained in first after the second of three days of the NCAA Championships.
The Cardinal are looking to win its ninth NCAA title and first since 1998, leading the 2010 field with 266.5 points, three points ahead of Georgia (262.5) and seven points in front of Arizona (259.5).
Breeden won the 100 fly with a pool record of 51.43, as the Cardinal upped its all-time record in the event with its ninth title and first since back-to-back wins by Misty Hyman in 1998-99. It was Breeden's third NCAA fly title and first in this distance. Stefanie Sutton (11th) and Kelley Hug (16th) earned All-America status as well with finishes in the consolation finals.
Smit won the 400 IM for the third-straight year, posting a pool record of 4:00.90, two seconds above her American record set at this year's Pac-10s. Smit, who trailed early, took over the lead on the second breaststroke and then beat Teressa Crippen by two seconds (4:02.91). She is one of four NCAA swimmers to win the event three times. Liz Smith finished third in the consolation finals with a time of 4:09.28, moving up a spot after her preliminary time (4:10.49).
Kate Dwelley, after leading the 200 freestyle for the first 100 yards, finished fifth with a time of 1:44.40. It was the third-straight year she was named an All-American in the event. Betsy Webb earned her second individual All-America honor in as many days, finishing 12th in the 100 backstroke (52.70).
The 200 medley relay team was sixth in the finals to open the meet with a time of 1:38.29 following two disqualifications by Virginia and Georgia. The 800 freestyle relay was fifth with a time of 7:03.41.
CHAMPIONSHIP NOTES: Smit's time of 4:00.90 in the 400 IM was the fifth-fastest time in the event, as the senior has four of the top seven marks.
Full Results:
Schedule / Top Cardinal Finishers and All-Americans
*All-America consideration is top-16 finishes
(Preliminaries start at 11 a.m. ET, Finals at 7 p.m. ET. Diving at 1:30 p.m. ET)
Thursday, March 18
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500 Freestyle (16th, Ditto-- 4:44.34)*
200 IM (1st, Smit-1:53.56, 8th, Breeden-1:52.31, 10th, Smith-1:56.56)*
50 Free (2nd, Webb-22.07, 4th-Woodward-22.17, 13th, Dwelley-22.48)*
1m Diving (32nd, Hostage-- 241.80)
400 Med Relay (2nd, Webb, Smit, Breeden, Dwelley-- 3:30.45)*
Friday, March 19
200 Med Relay (6th, Webb, Kraemer, Breeden, Woodward—1:38.29)*
400 IM (1st, Smit-4:00.90, 11th, Smith—4:09.28)*
100 Fly (1st, Breeden-51.43, 11th, Sutton-52.46, 16th, Hug-53.02)*
200 Free (5th, Dwelley1:44.40)*
100 Breast (22nd, Kraemer—1:01.47)
100 Back (12th, Webb-- 52.70)*
3m Diving (23rd, Hostage-- 299.70)
800 Free Relay (5th, Murez, Dwelley, Spence, Smit-7:03.41)*
Saturday, March 20
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Though its popularity has never reached that of Final Fantasy Tactics, Tactics Ogre is still one of the most highly regarded strategy console series. The most recent game in the series, The Knight of Lodis, continues in the footsteps left by its predecessors--it has an in-depth and involving storyline, shares the series' distinct visual style and map structure, contains a wealth of options, and features gameplay that's both simple and incredibly dynamic. In fact, it seems that Quest has managed to strike a successful balance between the strategy elements and the role-playing elements so that fans of either will have some motivation for playing The Knight of Lodis on the Game Boy Advance.
If you've played previous Tactics Ogre games or Final Fantasy Tactics, then The Knight of Lodis should feel familiar, but if you haven't had the pleasure of playing either, the game can seem a little overwhelming at first. The Knight of Lodis is essentially a turn-based strategy game in which the main character, along with a series of other characters, fight on an isometric map that has varying types and levels of terrain. Like a field general, you must maneuver your characters and place them on the map into positions that would enable them to attack a member of the opposing party or, at least, get out of harm's way. Sounds simple enough, and for the most part, it is--your main objective is almost always to take out the enemy, but you'll quickly find that running into a battle headfirst by moving your troops haphazardly isn't a useful strategy.
The positioning of your characters on the battlefield is as important as any other aspect of the game. At the start of each battle, you'll be able to select characters from your current group, which is made up of one or two special characters who are directly involved in the story, as well as four or five generic characters who assume the role of melee soldiers, magic users, and archers. Up to eight of these characters can be placed on one side of the battlefield--opposite of the enemy force--before the actual battle starts. In the initial parts of the game, this particular feature isn't quite as important as it is later because the enemy has low numbers and is usually weak, containing only similarly generic characters. But as you progress through the game, the prebattle character-selection feature becomes increasingly important because it will let you assess the battle and select characters who are the most adequately prepared to handle the task at hand.
When the battle begins, you can start moving your characters around on the map. When you select a character with the icon, a grid of blue squares appears on the map, indicating where that particular character can move. The number of squares that are highlighted in blue is often determined by the type of terrain. For example, if you're fighting on a map with sharp cliffs or just generally uneven terrain, then your characters can't move as well. Even if the map is perfectly flat, characters are somewhat restricted in their movements, depending on their class.
Like many current PC RPGs, Tactics Ogre: The Knight of Lodis lets you change the class of characters that fight alongside you. As previously mentioned, most of these characters start out in a generic base class of the three major areas of combat--melee fighting, magic using, and long-range attacks--which enables you to determine how they grow over the course of the game. But before you can actually change the class of your characters, they have to gain some experience on the battlefield and raise their levels. When a few battles have been completed and you feel like it's time for your characters to start specializing in certain areas, then you can enter the character-management screen, which is accessible via the overhead map area. To change a character's class, you simply select the class option, choose the classes from the menu (there are only four or five classes initially available), and then pick the character you want to change.
Assuming that this character meets all the requirements, you'll then be asked to select from one of four elementals for the character. These elementals will factor into battle because they can help determine whether or not one character has an advantage over the other. For example, a knight who has been equipped with the fire elemental will probably do more damage to an enemy knight who has selected the ice elemental--it's just one of the many small details that are worth paying attention to in a battle. Once that's complete, you now have a new character class. Classes that are available early in the game--such as ninja, knight, wizard, sorceress, archer, and dragon tamer--can prove to be useful, but you may want to wait a little while and unlock additional classes before you determine the focus of one your characters.
If you're desperate to change character classes for the purpose of winning a battle, but none of your characters fulfill the requirements, then you can look toward the ever-helpful store, which is also located in the overhead map screen. The store provides you with armor, weapons, spells, and items for your characters to use in battle, but more importantly, the store also lets you hire additional characters--some of which can even be beasts, like griffins. This can be useful early in the game when you need more characters to fill out the battlefield. The game also presents an alternate method for securing additional characters--a method that doesn't require money, in the form of a talk skill that lets your characters talk enemy characters into betraying their comrades. However, this is fairly unreliable and recommended for use only with characters who are relatively weak.
In addition to the regular single-player campaign in which you will go through various events and battles by selecting locations via the map screen, Tactics Ogre: The Knights of Lodis includes quite a few secondary options in the quest mode. In this mode, you'll be able to go on treasure hunts, fight against a friend via the Game Boy Advance link cable, or even just exchange data. Without question, there's plenty to do in the game outside of the main single-player mode. Those waiting for a Final Fantasy Tactics game-- even one with the gameplay refinements that Tactics doesn't have--on the Game Boy Advance won't have to wait much longer when Tactics Ogre: The Knights of Lodis is released on May 6.
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Why mirrorless?
Mirrorless cameras in this post are the interchangeable lens cameras similar to a DSLR. Also called MILC's or CSC's. Mirrorless cameras are not the coming thing. They are already here. Whats the big deal? Why all the fuss over the DSLR cameras which are proven and evolved? Its just a camera, right? Well...mirrorless cameras ARE the next generation of imaging devices. They have the next gen features like touch screens, built in wi-fi and GPS location info, but the biggest benefit is because they can be made smaller, and lighter in weight. Plus not having a mirror makes them perfect for hybrid video and stills use. So you can effectively do both types of imaging, video and stills, and do it well with one camera. No compromises. Because mirrorless cameras use electronic viewfinders (EVF), which are mini TV's, your scene can be depicted EXACTLY as it will look to the sensor in terms of exposure, white balance or film simulations and you can alter this on the fly to model effects. The EVF allows for "focus peaking" a focusing feature which is useful in video and stills work to obtain exact focus manually. So they are really great with older manual lenses. Ironic right? Pretty tight package, eh? With the current technologies in play plus with whats coming they will (or can?) finally match the feature set and performance of a high end DSLR. And actually hold the promise of offering more. Heresy? Blasphemy?
The provence of DSLR's has always been that auto fast focus ability coupled with a most excellent viewfinder which lets you track and follow a subject as it moves, never taking your eye off it. The higher end pro models offer ultra fast bursts of speed like up to 14 or even 16 fps. And excellent hi-speed processors to handle the data requirements. Great for sports, some wildlife and even in studio with dancers or fitness subjects moving quick. Hell, even some models move really fast! I've used high speed bursts to ensure the first kiss shot at a wedding. DSLR's can focus in very low light too. Like candlelight or "no moon" low light. The pro level equipment is reliable, weather proofed and serviceable - although many would challenge that last statement - truth is the DSLR's from Canon, Pentax and Nikon (among others) have pretty good performance track records across a lot of use cases. They have been to war, and to outer space and all the in between. Still the choice for rugged dependable use. But we all still carry backups - added weight.
Mirrorless cameras are less proven right now. Early on, they struggled with low light focusing and many other issues that DSLR's handled easily. Two years later, those issues are moot. My Fuji weather sealed cameras have performed right next to my Nikons in poor weather. High usable ISO performance is available and several can focus "in the dark". There are still, however, a few key reasons I keep the DSLR at the top of the photo chain: 1) demonstrated reliability, 2) focus speed, 3) that faster frame rate when I need it and 4) excellent battery life. Mirrorless cameras eat batteries. They do consume power like a hungry dog and with all the electronics involved suffer from heat build up issues which affect reliability. Reliability will come I feel, its just going to take time for the engineering and technology to develop. We need more data to track failure rates and cause, and to sort the bugs out of the electronics all mirrorless cameras depend on to control things like focus, exposure, and other features packaged as a whole. That will come and newer iterations of models are already showing progress. It does take a lot of energy to power the EVF, and other components packed in that small housing. My Fuji X-T1 suffers on hot days when used for hours at a time. So does my older X-Pro1. My newer X-Pro2 has shown improvement so its being addressed. Bigger batteries would help but they can't be too big or the size advantage of the body is negated. A proper fix may need new technology or perhaps as is the case with Fuji's new X-T2, an engineering work around using multiple batteries and optional hardware to up the shot count. Until, at least, something new can be developed at a cost acceptable to marketing and consumers.
With the new Fuji X-T2 and it's optional grip you can run with three batteries and specs say up to 1000 shots. Marketing aside, I hope for 500 and I would be happy. I get about 115 now per battery which is terrible performance. I measure my DSLR's battery performance by the week. I can use and use and get one to two weeks on one battery. Rarely do I need to put one in every other day. The Sony A7 series is super popular right now with the enthusiast crowd and it has very poor battery life; so do all other mirrorless cameras. I would welcome some form of reliable power monitoring as a stop gap measure for battery life. Just let me know when the battery is close to it's end. The X-Pro2 is a power hog and when it's battery goes, it goes with no warning. Just full bars shown on a crappy, cheapy barber pole gauge then a red battery silhouette across the LCD and seconds later its off. After maybe 110-115 shots. Studio acceptable (barely) but not field acceptable.
I hope the newer X-T2 with the same internals as the X-Pro2 will become my field acceptable answer. It should handle more than 115 shots, having three batteries. It uses 325 focus points now, 69 are sensor based phase detection types for speed (Fuji and most mirrorless focus systems are VERY accurate if not fast) and it has 5 new canned focus routines for coupling the type of shooting to a focus mode. This is very DSLR like. With the battery grip and its 3 batteries, it offers 100 fps performance in the viewfinder! So no blackout! You can track and follow a subject just like a DSLR! You can shoot at 11 fps rate too for fast moving sports. A big plus for me, as someone considering doing more video, is its ability to record 4K video for up to 30 minute segments WITHOUT overheating - something a Sony cannot do. Not to be overlooked from a system perceptive is Fuji's ace in the hole; it's lenses developed for the X system cameras. It is the finest glass available, in my opinion, from a cost to performance ratio. Think Leica and Zeiss performance but at Fuji prices. This is perhaps the first true system that could replace a complete DSLR system used for professional use.
As good as all that sounds, Hasselblad has also introduced a mirrorless game changer. It's X1D model is a mirrorless MEDIUM FORMAT camera. First. Ever. Anywhere. They packaged a 50MP sensor (same sensor and processors used in their top of the line H5 model) into a body not much larger than a Fuji X-T1 body and way smaller than a Nikon D750 body. I won't get into the performance specs of the system here, but just understand its something to behold. Glass matters with hi res sensors so Hasselblad is building a line of lenses for the X1D and they are very good. Two will debut with the camera in a few months and another is coming in January. This is very serious stuff for a portrait still shooter or those that chase landscapes, cityscapes or specialize in nature. Its being billed as a street camera and Ming Thein can show you how on his blog. I have had limited time handling one at a local demo day and it is a treat. The images are THAT good.
I want to mention my own thoughts about pixels and sensor sizes. Fuji and the other manufactures of APS-C sensor based cameras are pretty much at max pixel count for those sensors. Its about 24MP right now, which is a good number for all around performance. I've always thought 35mm full frame sensors benefited most from something in the 25-30MP range and my current D810 at 36.3MP bears that out. I have pixels to spare. In the 645 size sensor format, 50 to 60MP is a good number. Sure you can cram more into any sensor but you change the equation in balancing performance and features to sensor size. You get higher heat, higher signal to noise ratios, less sensitivity, more power consumption, and on and on but not better photographs. I've seen the 50MP Canon full frame and the Sony full frame cameras output, and while they are good, they don't offer - to me - anything more than my lower 36MP Nikon. Actually, I've found my 24MP D750 full frame to be more than enough. In some performance indices, I think the high pixel 35mm cameras offer less. The medium format cameras do offer more. Gobs more. They always have, but they were mostly big (if you could afford one) to lug around. Medium format glass is very expensive and very heavy - even the X1D's lenses as svelte as they are for MF glass are big. I've rented medium format and while the photographs were and are glorious, Price plus size just never did compute for me. The Hasselblad changes all that. It performs. Its got the same mirrorless power issues, maybe 150-250 shots - which I will have to see to believe. It does have a huge battery though. I'm not getting much info on it's auto focus system performance either, but single point AF works for a 1.5 fps camera. Its not supposed to be fast. It has some definite pluses though, enough of them to have me this close (thumb and forefinger 1mm a part) to pre-ordering. If it works as spec'ed and advertised, its $15K price for a body, two lenses and 4 batteries will be a no-brainer. If you need and can use such a system that is. Not every one will.
So theoretically I, or others, could go all mirrorless in a year. I could be a Fuji and Hasselblad guy. A year though is a long time in the imaging world. A year ago I could not have even conjured the idea of writing such a sentence. I wonder what a year will bring in terms of new offerings and technology? I hear Fuji, Canon and Sony are also looking at the medium format market. Nikon is rumored to be looking at higher pixel count full frames - and to me thats a mistake. But its their call. The technology card is the wild card here. Some cool tech could come out that negates one format versus another but no matter what, I think mirrorless, across any format, is going to be the heavy hitter. Yes, some high end DSLR's (D5, 1DX - and their generations) will endure and be needed. But I think the bulk of the high end consumer and higher end pro market will be moving to mirrorless and who knows? Maybe to mirrorless larger format.
Edit Update: As I got ready to press the Publish button on this post, I felt that I never really stated my current opinions on mirrorless. So in a nutshell here is why I'm excited about the technology and why I am not.
Plus: Super accurate focus. DSLR's may be quick but the hit rate for accuracy belongs to mirrorless. No need to AF fine tune a lens as needs to be done on a DSLR. Weight and size is huge, especially when traveling, or working an event or even a wedding and you are shooting from 5 to 12 hours per gig. Integrated wi-fi. Pro level hybrid video and stills ability in one unit.
Cons: Still kind of quirky. Viewfinders and LCD screens can sometimes have a mind of their own. Traditionally slow focus. Overheating. Overall reliability.
Admittedly, the cons are going away or appear to be based on manufacturers announcements. Lets see if thats really the case. I will still keep my Nikon equipment very close by while I test since I cannot afford to screw up a shoot because of "new equipment". It will take me a while to develop that trust with mirrorless.


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