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The Big Blue Dot/
I love resolutions. I make resolutions like some people make bowls of cereal - often and with little regard for the sugary consequence. NYE, Passover, first day of Summer, first day of Winter, Thanksgiving, second thunderstorm of the sixth month of the year... basically, whenever the mood to resolve something strikes me. As you can probably imagine, someone who makes this many resolutions keeps just a small percentage of them. I know this sounds like an insane and fickle system for making life changes but it works for me. The resolutions that stick? Well, they're basically super glued. For years. A few examples of some are below and in no particular order:
- Eating one Granny Smith apple every night before bed. (This assuages the need for late night unhealthy sugary snacks.)
- Purchasing a new wallet every time I start a new job.
- Cutting out all processed sugar during the week and only indulging on weekends.
- Purchasing and arranging fresh flowers for the apartment once every week.
- Mopping the apartment every Thursday.
About two years ago I resolved to start lighting Shabbat candles every Friday night. The intent was not only to practice a ritual of my faith which I find especially beautiful but to also find a way to mark time. Life in New York was rolling far too quickly and I wanted to create a moment for myself in each week when I could really hit pause and reflect. At first, the habit was quick - I'd light the candles, say the prayer, and be on my merry way for the night. But gradually, month by month, the resolution turned into much more. I still say the Shabbat blessing but it's the moments after which I find so much more meaningful.
I always thought that if I worked a religious ritual into my life it would mean that I would inevitably ask for things. Instead, it's turned into something completely different. It is during these few minutes each week that I stop and take stock of myself. Even more surprising, I've started saying thank you. For what ever reason, this weekly habit has turned into my own gratitude journal. Some weeks there's a lot to be grateful for and some weeks less but every week without fail, I assess all the things I feel blessed with.
Lately, one thing in particular comes to mind. When we moved into this apartment I was already pregnant and my first question was in regards to the nursery. Could we paint? As expected, the answer was that we could hang anything we wanted but no painting was allowed. At first I was upset because painting my baby's nursery was a right of passage I really looked forward to. But, eventually, as one is often forced to do in New York, I found an alternate solution. Big blue decal dots, purchased on Etsy, all over the bright white walls brought the playfulness called for in a child's room.
Ben started smiling a few weeks ago. At first they were uncertain, small, sheepish grins - often in response to boops on the nose. Then, gradually, the smiles got bigger and brighter. Now every morning we're greeted with a radiant baby smile. (It's virtually impossible to wake up with a case of the Mondays, or really any other day, when there's a brightly smiling baby just beaming at you.) Then, a few days ago, we noticed that his attention was squarely focused on one big blue dot - directly in his line of sight whenever we place him on the changing table. It is without fail, tested and tried. Regardless of my baby Ben being in a cranky mood or the best of spirits, the big blue dot makes him smile so wide my heart wants to burst and break at the same time.
So, this week as the last, when I light candles on Friday night I'm going to say thank you. Thank you for our health, for the food on our table, for lots of different things. But more than anything, thank you for the big blue dot above the changing table. Because it's the first thing my son has identified in this hectic world that makes him inexplicably happy. I am forever grateful for that.


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The number of times New York City police officers stopped, questioned and frisked people in 2012 dropped by 22 percent from the previous year, according to statistics the Police Department released on Friday.
The decrease — 533,042 in 2012, compared with about 685,000 in 2011 — came amid mounting criticism from civil-rights advocates who have argued that the practice of stop and frisk unfairly targeted minorities — the vast majority of whom were released without any charges.
In the first quarter of 2012, the police stopped 203,500 people, an 11 percent increase from the first quarter of 2011, and appeared to be on pace to break the record for stops set that year. After criticism from a federal judge last spring and widening political protests, however, the police instituted new training. In the last three quarters of the year, there were 172,874 fewer stops than during the same period in 2011, a decrease of 34 percent. For the year, the police seized 39 fewer illegal firearms, a decrease of 4 percent.
Paul J. Browne, the department's chief spokesman, attributed the lower numbers to more training and a shift in deployment. For example, fewer officers have been assigned over the past few months to Operation Impact, a program that puts recent graduates of the Police Academy in high-crime neighborhoods with instructions to seek out suspicious behavior, Mr. Browne said.
"Stops declined after increased training and a decline in Impact staffing, but ultimately the number reflects suspicious behavior observed by police officers," Mr. Browne said. "There was a period after the first quarter where staffing of Impact posts, which had been doubled, was lowered to address demand for staffing of regular precinct assignments."
But civil rights advocates said there were still too many stops.
"These numbers show that the N.Y.P.D. continues to stop, interrogate and humiliate innocent people far too frequently, and that New Yorkers of color continue to bear the brunt of this indignity," Donna Lieberman, the New York Civil Liberties Union's executive director, said.
"A gun — the ostensible reason behind the stop-and-frisk regime — was found in 0.1 percent of stops," she added. "That is an unbelievably poor yield rate for such an intrusive, wasteful and humiliating police action."
City Councilman Peter F. Vallone Jr., the Public Safety Committee chairman, said he did not believe the practice was discriminatory.
"Police go where the guns are," he said. "That is what explains who is getting stopped."
Still, Mr. Vallone said he had concerns about the previously soaring numbers.
"Even I thought that the number of stops had reached an unsustainable level, causing problems not just in the communities but with the morale of the police officers," he said. "But I hope that this dramatic decrease in the fourth quarter is not an overreaction."

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Classic Summer Wedding at Dunham Woods Riding Club | Scott & Kathy/
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Scott and Kathy are world travelers and adventurers and have so much ahead of them to explore. It was an honor to be included in their story and I'm so excited to share it with you here! Congratulations you two!
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Rights of light – What a minefield this topic is when developing or extending a home. This is potentially one of the most subjective Planning issues their is. Most Planning Departments may have guidance but I guarantee Right to Light Consultants London will be specific in parts & definitely woolly or non specific in other places leaving the topic wide open to interpretation.
Just about the most common areas for debate is regarding side windows on neighbouring properties. The overall principle is if the neighbours side window is actually a principal or secondary window. If if is definitely the only principal window to get a neighbours room then the chances are the Planners will pay great focus on your development or extension. They would want to be satisfied that the window will not be interrupted from skylight by the building project. Secondary side windows on the contrary to habitable rooms or windows to non habitable rooms are much less contentious & are frequently ignored by Planning Departments inside their impact assessments. However, this is only a principle & surprises do sometimes occur. These surprises often arise from neighbour induced objections where the Planning Officer needs to stick out his neck & make a case to support your scheme against those of the neighbours vitriol – you don't see many headless Planning Officers nowadays can you – you get my point.
How about the scientific proving of Right of Light Surveyors London I hear you may well ask to override the Planning Officers negative opinion? Well yes their is guidance from your BRE called 'Site layout planning for daylight & sunlight – Helpful tips for good practice' by PJ Littlefair. However, this £55 document is seriously complicated should the need arise for proving diagrams using Waldram diagrams. The novice will never comprehend it & the same applies to most Planning & Appeal Officers so you should prevent the scientific approach like the plague. Even official chapters in the guide clearly claim that…."The advice given is not mandatory & this document really should not be seen as a musical instrument of Planning Policy" However, the help with if the structure works actually obstruct the light for the neighbours window is actually very helpful in proving for the Planners that you DO NOT need to prove by calculation any loss in light. You will be surprised when you will give you results out this 25 degree vertical reference line of light exactly how close newer buildings can in fact visit the troublesome windows. Therefore, should your getting resistance to you scheme on light issues, go get this BRE Guide first from your good stationers or even the BRE direct – it could be the very best £55 you might have put in assisting to obtain your scheme appropriate for approval.
In most rights of light issues, the pragmatic & practical assessment approach is usually more productive than the scientific process until you are dealing with a freshly qualified Development Control Officer who can often recall the theory of these Waldram Diagrams with distinct ease, I would personally stick to the commonly understood simplistic approach of 'fact & Degree' within your negotiations.
From the legal stand point, most solicitors will give you advice of the 20 year rule in which a neighbour has a prescriptive right to light if they have enjoyed 'uninterrupted' light for any continuous 20 year period. Now solicitors love the BRE scientific approach since it is a potential fee earning category to them in defending upset neighbours or perhaps for wbulud a scheme with the appeal process to get a developer. Unless there is a large pocket for to absorb abortive fees stay well away from these sharks & use only them as being a last resort.
The conclusion to Right to Light Consultants London is it – Most neighbours that have a side window facing your development or extension will complain towards the Planning Officer. Simply because you chat on the fence every weekend when chilling out the washing is not going to automatically preclude that neighbour from complaining during the consultation process. Therefore completing a risk assessment of these windows first is essential . Should you discover a neighbours principal window to a habitable room on the side in the property adjacent your personal building works DO NOT IGNORE IT. Adjust the design of the new building to take this window into account. There are many clever tactics & arguments it is possible to employ which could allow closer development if you have no other choice for your scheme.


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Very quickly, one of the the ideas which formed as I thought about my last post was how Twitter is both the worst and the best of the web as echo chamber.
That is, who follows someone that they disagree with? Who chooses to populate their timeline with opinions, views, links, comments or whatever which makes them challenge their thinking rather than reaffirms it?
A little masochistic, perhaps. But since there's a Follow Friday hashtag, I wanted to come up with something which complements this "don't miss out" shout but which finds you a different voice to listen to. Someone you might otherwise not have heard of, or even heard.
Polar Mondays is the best name I've got so far – mainly because I feel it'd be a positive start to everyone's week if you were asked to rethink your thinking before your week has even started.
I kicked off with Richard Dawkins (for believers) or Rabbi Sacks (for atheists). But I don't want to go all Today Programme 'bunfight' here. It's about getting new perspectives, not about fighting against differences.
So then, you have the Twitter feeds of all government parties – if you're a Labour member, you should know what the Conservatives are posting, and so on.
I've got a few days to think up a more inspired option than these two basic starting points. But I know I'll be cutting down on the echo-follows and attempting to broaden my timeline.


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NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- A bruising sell-off in big-cap tech stocks Thursday took the Nasdaq to a 5 1/2 year low while the Dow ended little changed. The blue-chip index recovered from a late-day bout of selling following a report the SEC was investigating J.P. Morgan's and Citigroup's dealings with Enron.
"The sudden drop in the Dow on the Citigroup/JP Morgan story -- and the subsequent recovery -- shows that investors are still jittery about corporate scandals. It's still a scary market, and one day's rally won't re-establish confidence," remarked Stephen Carl, head of U.S. equity trading at The Williams Capital Group.
The Nasdaq's was rattled by plunges in heavyweights such as Intel, Microsoft, Cisco Systems, Sun Micro, Applied Materials and Qualcomm.
Cautious company outlooks and worries that more accounting scandals will surface contributed to the ongoing negative psychology on Wall Street. Net stocks were roiled by a tumble in AOL Time Warner following news the SEC was conducting a "fact-finding" investigation into some of its accounting. And the carnage among chip equipment stocks was spurred by a dour outlook from Taiwan Semi.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA, -0.95% edged down 4.98 points, or 0.1 percent, to 8,186.31 after falling as much as 246 points. Home Depot, Microsoft, Intel, McDonald's, J.P. Morgan and AT&T ended lower while SBC Communications, Merck, Boeing, DuPont and Procter & Gamble topped the list of gainers.
Citi C, +0.20% -- which announced earlier in the session that it had accelerated its stock buyback program in July -- edged up 0.2 percent while J.P. Morgan JPM, +0.17% lost 4.1 percent. Bloomberg reported that the SEC was looking into whether the two financial titans played a role in helping Enron conceal its debt, citing people with knowledge of the probe. See financial sector story. Meanwhile, Moody's lowered its outlook on J.P. Morgan's long-term rating to "negative" from "stable," citing concerns over asset quality within the company's banking portfolio.
The Nasdaq Composite $COMPQ pulled back 50.15 points, or 3.9 percent, to 1,240.08 and the Nasdaq 100 Index $NDX stumbled 57.13 points, or 6 percent, to 894.45.
The Standard & Poor's 500 Index SPX, -0.39% forfeited 0.6 percent while the Russell 2000 Index RUT, -0.41% of small-capitalization stocks lost 0.1 percent.
The rash of economic news released Thursday was somewhat of a mixed bag, with weakness stemming from durable goods orders while strong reports showed up in the housing and labor markets
In the broad market, gold, retail, oil and brokerage shares floundered while the biotech sector remained awash in green thanks to Amgen's rosy quarterly results. Drug, utility and chemical stocks also followed on the upside. Check market stats and latest sector performance.
Volume was again heavy at 2.39 billion on the NYSE and at 2.35 billion on the Nasdaq Stock Market. Market breadth was mixed, with winners squeaking past losers by 18 to 14 on the NYSE while decliners surpassed advancers by 19 to 15 on the Nasdaq.
Check After Hours for trading after the closing bell.
Another one-day wonder?
While encouraged by Wednesday's eye-popping rally, analysts also viewed the action with a great deal of skepticism. What they want to see now is follow through.
"Does Wednesday's action mean the coast is clear? Hardly. We need to see if the current rally has staying power," pointed out Louis Navellier, fund manager of the Navellier Performance Funds.
Robert Dickey, technical strategist at RBC Dain Rauscher, said strong closes are needed to show confidence in the changing near-term trend.
"We could have seen the worst of the selling, but we won't know until we see evidence of institutions coming back into the market over a 1- to 2-week period," commented the S&P Investment Policy Committee.
S&P feels the similarities between the current bear market and the 1973-74 stock market decline are almost non-existent.
"Then we were in a very deep recession with high unemployment, little faith in our economy, high interest rates and inflation. Now, we are coming out of a shallow recession, the only thing we have faith in is our economy, unemployment is relatively low -- as are rates and inflation -- but earnings are under suspicion. The only similarities are in negative investor psychology," S&P said.
On Thursday, Nasdaq disclosed that it approved over 25 new corporate governance reform proposals in order to increase corporate accountability and transparency. Nasdaq said they will be forwarded to the SEC for final approval, pending approval by the NASD board.
Inside the day's data
A heady 3.8 percent drop in June durable goods orders ruffled some feathers on Wall Street. Economists polled by CBS.MarketWatch.com had projected a 0.7-percent increase. The report was discouraging as it showcased continued sogginess in capital spending, an area of the economy that remains strained even as consumer spending has stayed healthy. See the full story.
In other economic news released Thursday, the second-quarter employment cost index climbed 1 percent, more than expectations for a 0.8-percent increase.
Shedding a positive light on the struggling labor market was a larger-than-expected fall -- 21,000 -- in weekly initial claims, which brought the number to a 17-month low of 362,000.
Investors also got a glimpse of the housing market on Thursday.
New homes sales climbed 0.5 percent in June, reaching a record 1 million, more than the 978,000 level that had been expected by economists. See the article.
And June existing homes sales dropped 11.7 percent to a 5.07 million rate vs. the expected 5.71 million rate.
Friday will see the release of the final reading on the July University of Michigan Sentiment Index. Check economic calendar and forecasts.
AOL nosedive stifles Net stocks; chips socked
AOL shares tumbled 15.4 percent, toppling the Net sector. The company AOL, -1.75% posted late Wednesday second-quarter results that topped analysts' expectations. See the story.
Chip equipment issues got whacked Thursday, sending the Philly Semiconductor Index SOX, -1.06% down a whopping 10.1 percent. Deutsche Bank had cautious words on the group, telling investors that, based on technical indicators, any rally in the semiconductor equipment sector would be unsustainable as fundamentals are deteriorating and the outlook remains unclear. Read Hardware Stocks.
A drab capital spending outlook from Taiwan Semiconductor TSM, -0.94% also weighed on psychology. The company checked in with second-quarter profits that missed analysts' estimates, which sent its U.S.-listed shares down 18.5 percent.
The damage was widespread, with Applied Materials off 14 percent, KLA-Tencor down 9.2 percent, Teradyne off 11.8 percent and Novellus Systems down 10.9 percent. In the broader chip group, Intel fell 6.5 percent and rival Advanced Micro Devices pulled back 7.1 percent.
Qualcomm QCOM, -1.63% tumbled 11.9 percent following a downgrade from UBS Warburg to a "hold" rating from a "buy" on concerns over lower-than-expected industry volumes in 2002 relative to the company's outlook.
Biotechs swell on Amgen's news
Biotech stocks derived their mammoth bid from behemoth Amgen AMGN, -0.41%, which rallied over 13 percent after registering late Wednesday a better-than-expected second-quarter profit while lifting its earnings goals for the full year. The stock received upgrades from Banc of America Securities and Morgan Stanley. Read the story.
Meanwhile, only one Dow company reported results Thursday. Eastman Kodak EK registered a second-quarter profit from operations that exceeded Wall Street's view. Acknowledging the difficulty in forecasting earnings trends due to the wobbly economy, Kodak backed its previous earnings-per-share outlook for the second half of the year. Shares fumbled 1 percent.
DuPont's DD, -1.06% 3.3-percent advance propelled the chemical group. The company was upped by Goldman Sachs to a "trading buy" from a "market outperform."
Viacom VIA, -1.85% sprinted 2.1 percent after registering a second-quarter profit that exceeded analysts' expectations while reiterating that it would achieve double-digit earnings-per-share growth for the full year. Viacom is a major investor in MarketWatch.com, the publisher of this report. See full story.
The drug sector remained a bright spot, with Schering-Plough SGP, +0.00% up 6.4 percent after posting in-line second-quarter results. And Dow stocks Merck and J&J -- up 4.4 percent and 2.1 percent, respectively -- were among the index's best performers. See full story.
Shares of drug store firms tumbled as Duane Reade DRD, -1.07% cratered 38 percent after warning that its third-quarter results would fall short of expectations, though it posted in-line second-quarter earnings. Among its rivals, Rite Aid tumbled 10.3 percent and CVS Corp. 0.8 percent.
Among the energy merchants, Dynegy DYN, -1.11% fell 48 percent after S&P and Fitch both sliced their credit ratings on the company due to its continued cash flow deterioration.
Reliant Energy REI, -12.30% and Reliant Resources RRI, +0.00% flew 63 percent and 52.4 percent, respectively, after both checked in with a better-than-expected second-quarter profit. Check the story.
And Halliburton HAL, -0.43% rallied 12 percent after Salomon Smith Barney upped the stock to a "buy" from an "outperform."
Though Tyco International TYC, +0.00% came off its worst levels of the day, shares still ended down a whopping 17.5 percent. The conglomerate denied a rumor it was mulling a bankruptcy filing. Read the story.
Xerox XRX, +0.78% jumped almost 16 percent after posting an unexpected profit in the second quarter.
Hershey HSY, +0.22% zoomed 25.3 percent higher on the possibility of a sale of the candy behemoth. See full story.
Read Movers & Shakers for the latest individual stock news.
Treasurys rally
Treasurys took off as stocks crumbled late in the trading day.
The 10-year Treasury note heaped on 19/32 to yield $TNX 4.385 percent while the 30-year government bond jumped 22/32 to yield $TYX 5.30 percent. See Bond Report.
Elsewhere, speaking to the National Association of Manufacturers, U.S. Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill said the economy remains sound and that equity markets will eventually re-focus on the positive outlook. See the story.
In the currency sector, the dollar registered modest declines vs. the major currencies, with the euro reclaiming parity after trading below the mark for two days.
The greenback edged down 0.3 percent to 116.31 yen while the euro gained 1.1 percent to $1.0057.
Germany -- Europe's largest economy -- got some sobering economic news that weighed on its stock market while the rest of the continent rallied. The influential Ifo business climate index, which measures confidence among firms, fell to 89.9 in July from June's 91.3, well below consensus estimates. See the full report.


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Category: Breads , Make Your Own
Welcome back and thanks for stopping by! So, if you read the last post you saw that it was a two part series (can you call that a series?) on the burgers I recently made. Today's post is on the buns. I like my buns toasty, how about you? (snickering)
I know, once again I have managed to make something that most people roll their eyes at and ask why I'd bother to make it if I can buy perfectly good ones in a store, but homemade hamburger buns are so good compared to the storebought counterparts, and they're healthier too- no preservatives as opposed to loaded down with preservatives.
I have made burger buns before, but the recipe I used yielded a slightly firmer bun that had a good taste but was just not that softness you expect from a burger bun. This time I pulled out my latest bread book purchase, Artisan Breads Everyday by Peter Reinhart. I used the Soft Sandwich Bread and Rolls recipe and made rolls as opposed to loaf breads. I am so glad we had a lot of bread left over so that I could freeze it for later use because these were AMAZING/ They were light and delicious- think Fuddrucker's bun meets steakhouse yeast roll.
What's different about this book and the recipies contained therein are that you start the dough at least one day before you plan to bake. This breaks up the rising time, thereby reducing the amount of time in one day that you will spend baking. It also allows the dough's first rise to be a long, slow one, which allows for greater development of flavor.
So, you start the way most bread recipes begin, which is to measure or weigh all ingredients, activate the yeast in warm liquid, and to mix them in a mixer according to directions. Then of course you switch to the dough hook or knead by hand.
After that, instead of letting the dough rise for an hour or so at room temperature, you stick the dough in the fridge for its long, slow rise. The next day, or when you get around to baking, you take the dough out and divide it up. In my case, because I made burger buns, I weighed each piece of dough so that each bun would be around 3 oz. raw dough each. Then I shaped them into discs.
After that comes the second rise and then baking them in a preheated oven. After removing them from the oven, you have to wait for them to cool down, which is one of the most agonizing parts of the whole thing because they just smell so good. I couldn't quite wait, so one roll/bun met an early demise. It was so good!
Have you ever made bread before? How did it turn out? If you try this one, let me know!
Hamburger Buns
from Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Everyday
1 Tb (.33 oz) instant yeast
1 3/4 c plus 2 Tb (15 oz) lukewarm milk of any kind
6 1/4 cups (28 oz) unbleached bread flour
2 tsp. (.5 oz) salt or 1 Tb. kosher salt
5 1/2 Tb (2.75 oz) sugar, or 1/4 cup honey or agave syrup
6 Tb (3 oz) vegetable oil or melted unsalted butter
1 egg
Whisk the yeast in the lukewarm milk until dissolved. Let stand 1-5 min.
Combine the flour, salt, sugar, oil, and egg in a mixing bowl and then pour in the milk mixture. If using a mixer, use the paddle attachment and mix on the lowest speed for 2 minutes. If mixing by hand, use a large spoon and stir for about 2 mintues. The dough should be coarse and slightly sticky.
Switch to the dough hook and mix on medium-low speed for 4-5 minutes, or knewd by hand on a lightly floured work surface for 4-5 minutes, until the dough is soft, supple, and tacky but not sticky.
Whichever kneading method you use, knewd the dough by hand for 1 minute and then form into a ball.
Place the dough into a clean, lightly oiled bowl, and then cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight or up to four days. If you plan to bake the dough in different batches over different days, portion the dough and place it into two or more oiled bowls at this stage.
On baking day, remove the dough from the fridge about 2.5 hours before you plan to bake and divide it in half; each piece should weigh about 25 oz. If you are baking loaves, this is the optimal size for 4 1/2 x 8" pans. For HB buns, shape into balls about the size of the palm of your hand (to be more accurate, weigh into 3 oz. balls). Place on 2 parchment lined baking sheets and cover the pans loosely with plastic wrap or waxed paper. Let the dough rise at room temperature for about 2 1/2 hours.
About 15 minutes before baking, preheat the oven to 400 degrees Farenheit. If you want, you can cover the buns with egg wash and sprinkle with poppy or sesame seeds. Bake for 12-18 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through.
- I did not proof the yeast in the milk- oops! It still turned out well, though.
- I used kosher salt and granulated sugar, and I think vegetable oil
- I didn't do an egg wash or sprinkle seeds over because I forgot. Still delish!


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Eyes...Her eyes make her photos pop. I have been photographing Faith since, well, since she was born.
The excited expression she has in some of these came from her watching the Bubble Guppies theme song on a phone. She was so excited that she dancing around, making for a few great expressions. This is what I love about shooting toddlers. You never know what you will get, and how you will get there attention.


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Ontological Leadership Together Or Not At All With Ken And Shannon In St. Louis
Purpose Driven Lives Creating Together A Movement Revolution.
Do you offer others an opportunity to self-select themselves?
Helping others to know their own greatness, making a difference on the planet and impacting the lives of 1 billion women worldwide is the vision of a movement revolution shared by Ken and Shannon Redman. Together or not at all ontological leadership.
An ontological leader is someone who is not "thinking" as a leader but being a leader as a natural form of their self-expression. The ontological leader doesn't turn on or off a leadership switch, but responds and acts spontaneously and intuitively as a leader to any situation that requires the exercise of leadership.
So Ken and Shannon where does your story begin?
Interview Highlights:
1:19 ENERGETICALLY Ken and Shannon _______ something in each other, that on their own they couldn't accomplish yet together they could!
1:47 ______________ APPEARED and Ken's life changed to now creating things together in order to make a difference for others.
2:27 Experiencing the NEXT LEVEL TIMES INFINITY, because he didn't know…
3:21 They met by way of a PERSONAL ________________ & ________________ organisation coaching brought them together.
4:23 Both were, on their own, CREATING ________________ in the world which then collided.
4:41 _______________ SHOWED UP with a race Shannon created called, "The Fun, Flirty, Fabulous 5n5" in St. Louis, Missouri, USA
5:07 UNITING WOMEN in a movement ____________________ contributing money to build water wells in Kenya, Africa.
5:35 NEXT she created and led a ________________ organisation for women called Wise Women Connect.
6:17 SYSTEMS today help Ken and Shannon grow multiple businesses giving individuals an opportunity to ________________ _______________ themselves.
7:13 WE HAVE A HUGE _________________ and are calling to people committed to impacting and altering the world.
8:25 FAST FOOD INDUSTRY is a prime example of the power of a _________________ to hire young kids and yet run a multiple million dollar business.
10:13 ______________ is where the WORLD IS MOVING.
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11:15 The STRUGGLE is really about _______________ and being open to the contribution of others.
12:15 When YOU HAVE A _____________ is doesn't mean you know how to do it.
13:17 We are just ORDINARY PEOPLE ______________ to acting EXTRAORDINARY, and that's not always comfortable.
14:29 HOW UNIVERSE can we ______________ one billion women?
15:27 ______________ TO COUPLES is to have conversations about who you are individually, and who you want to create together.
17:11 THE RISE OF WOMEN in the world today has women looking to _____________ and _____________ .
18:31 LISTENING FOR GREATNESS is necessarily in what someone says, it often is in what ______________ what they are saying.
20:19 The WORLD NEEDS a _____________ heart.
21:31 OUR STRUGGLE is actually _____________ news, it becomes the greatest story of together we overcome.
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Qt5 Debian Installation Guide
You are Welcome! The Linux Tutorial Shows You Step-by-Step How to Download, Install and Getting-Started with a Complete QT5 Environment with the Qt Creator Open Source for Debian 6-Squeeze/7-Wheezy/8-Jessie/9-Stretch/10-Buster 32/64-bit GNU/Linux Desktop.
By the Way you will Get Installed at Once All the latest Qt5 Features including also the Qt Creator.
Finally, QT5 includes the Tools you need to Build Desktop, Embedded and Mobile Apps with Qt from a single install. This is the Recommended way to Get Started with Qt.
Open a Command Line Terminal window
(Press "Enter" to Execute Commands)
Download Latest QT5 Online Installer for LinuxQT5 Installer Binary
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Shohar Ka Pyar Paane Ka Naqsh and Wazifa
Shohar Ka Pyar Paane Ka Naqsh and Wazifa ," Is your marriage experiencing the seasons of tests? Is your conjugal circumstance in danger? Is your marriage heading towards a partition or a separation? On the off chance that your answer is yes and you are experiencing extreme circumstances in your conjugal relationship then you require this wazifa to get my better half's adoration, it is famously known as shohar ki mohabbat ki dua and wazifa in Urdu. On the off chance that your better half has begun to remain detached from the relationship then this shohar ki mohabbat ki dua wazifa will convey your shohar nearer to you. Men are effectively occupied by new and glossy things. On the off chance that you think your significant other has lost enthusiasm for you then this shohar ki mohabbat ki dua wazifa will encourage you.
On the off chance that your better half has begun indicating enthusiasm for some other individual then this wazifa to get my significant other's affection, will make your relationship as youthful as it used to be to start with. In the event that your marriage is experiencing bands and enduring then this wazifa will help persevere through these seasons of trouble. The wazifa to get my significant other's adoration will make your bond more grounded and purer than at any other time. In the event that your marriage is going towards an aggregate obliteration then this wazifa will give virtuous mediation into your relationship. This wazifa will go about as a help to your conjugal relationship. This wazifa to get spouses cherish is for those Muslim ladies who are strolling over inconveniences water in their marriage life. This mohabbat ki dua wazifa will impart your bond with affection and sentiment it used to be in the start of the relationship. Allah has himself furnished us with this gift as wazifa.
Shohar Ki Mohabbat Ki Dua in Urdu
On the off chance that you think love is lost amongst you and your shohar then this wazifa to get my better half's adoration will allow every one of your desires. On the off chance that your marriage is going towards a lethal end where both of you will be grief stricken then this wazifa will repair all the grinding amongst you and your significant other. On the off chance that any outer factor is attempting to put end to your relationship then this wazifa will fend off them from you. This wazifa is made out of capable enchantment henceforth it is prompted that it must be honed under strict supervision of an accomplished individual. Keeping in mind the end goal to begin the impact of this wazifa, you should take after a strategy.
Shohar Ki Mohabbat Ka Wazifa in Islam
- First of all, recite all the farz namaz and at night after the namaz of esha, make fresh wazu and settle down on a ja-namaz.
- Make sure you are alone in the room with the belongings of your husband like a shirt, or his comb, etc.
- Now, say bismillah and start the wazifa.
- Recite the dua – Surah ikhlas 11 times,
- Then, recite Surah yaseen three times,
- ·Now, recite this dua – allah yrja jaealah tahabani (100 times). · In the end, cry and ask for your husband's love.
- After your esha namaz you will need to recite this wazifa.
- Repeat this process for at least twenty days in order to see its effect begin.
- After the twentieth day the wazifa will start its magic and your relationship will be saved. Use this wazifa to save your marriage. For instant help, contact us.


text: This week on the show we look back at RAW, SmackDown Live, 205 Live, and NXT and sum up the highlights of the week and also dive into those dirty, dirty dirt sheets for all the news and rumors. John also looks back at New Japan's King of Pro-Wrestling event and previews the upcoming Ring of Honor Global Wars event in Chicago. Join in the conversation and tell us who you'd award each category to on Facebook or by replying on our website. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube!


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Older drivers may soon be traveling a safer road thanks to smarter cars that can detect oncoming traffic, steer clear of trouble and even hit the brakes when a collision appears imminent.
A few of these innovations, such as blind-spot warning systems, are already built in or offered as optional features in some vehicles, primarily in more expensive models.
But more revolutionary breakthroughs are expected in the next few years, when measures such as robotic braking systems are supposed to become standard features in all cars on U.S. roads.
"Anything that reduces the likelihood or severity of a collision is really a technology that is primed for helping tomorrow's older adults," says Bryan Reimer, research scientist for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's AgeLab and associate director of the New England University Transportation Center. "We are moving toward an ecosystem where older adults will increasingly be supported by the technology that may help enhance their mobility."
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Ulysses B. Kinsey was one of the area's leading black educators for nearly 50 years. He was principal of Palmview Elementary School which was renamed after Kinsey when he retired from there as principal in 1989. Kinsey moved to Palm Beach County in 1926, when he was just 8, and attended Florida A&M University. He was among the four who sued the Palm Beach County School Board in 1942 seeking equal pay for African-American teachers and later an equal number of school days for black students. Kinsey died in 2005.
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Alert the media: I'm wearing glitter nail polish. I can't remember the last time I decided to wear anything with glitter, but you know what, I'm currently super into everything that shines. Here's to me being bright at Christmas parties this weekend.
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Employers have a legal duty to assess the risks of work-related stress and take measures to control these risks, so everyone in a workplace should understand their role in reducing the risks and impact of stress. The industries that report the highest levels of work-related stress, depression or anxiety are health and social work, education, and public administration and defence.
The World Health Organisation defines stress as 'the reaction people may have when presented with demands and pressures that are not matched to their knowledge and abilities and which challenge their ability to cope'. Therefore, stress arises when there is a mismatch between what is expected of people and what they are capable of doing, which results in them not being able to cope.
The International Stress Management Association's definition of stress goes a step further, making clear that stress is always a negative reaction. It describes stress as 'an umbrella term referring to the adverse reaction people have to excessive pressures or other types of demand placed upon them, where those pressures are subjectively felt to have importance, and to exceed the person's current perceived resources and coping ability. Prolonged exposure to this reaction may result in unhealthy physical, emotional, mental and behavioural symptoms.'
If the work an employee does isn't well planned and managed it could ultimately affect their wellbeing and lead to work-related stress. There is no law that specifically deals with work-related stress, but employers, managers and employees all have a duty to ensure they are doing everything they reasonably can to ensure the risks of work-related stress are properly managed. Employers owe a legal duty of care to their employees, and injury to mental health is treated in the same way as injury to physical health.
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<i>Yaadon Ki Baarat</i> actor passes away
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Tuesday, February 06, 2007
Yesteryear actor Vijay Arora most commonly known for strumming the guitar in the popular song 'Chura Liya Hai Tumne Jo Dil Ko' from the film Yaadon Ki Baarat passed away in the afternoon on February 3rd after succumbing to an intestinal ailment. He was 62 years old. On the big screen, Arora was last seen in the film Indian Babu, which released in 2003.
Vijay Arora was paired opposite Zeenat Aman in Yaadon Ki Baarat which happens to be his most popular role till date. He had acted in some 50 odd films. Graduating from the Film and Television Institute of India, Arora acted in serials as well. He is survived by his wife and a son.
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Had a suite on 14th floor. The room was very clean and well maintained. The service was fantastic. All staff members were very friendly and helpful. They went above and beyond the call of duty. I would very much recommend to everyone.


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World Map
A zoomable map for highlighting any number of countries of the world by clicking on them.
What is a world map?
The world map is a political map of the world that shows the official borders of countries and their location.
Communicating through a map is more visually compelling and informative than showing lists or flags. It provides a broader context to your audience/readers, i.e., how diffused, concentrated, widespread your subject is.
Do you need a map to illustrate the member states of a trade bloc? Do you want to showcase the countries, where your company operates? Use Vizzlo's world map generator to highlight the countries relevant to your data, and make them stand out in contrast to the non-selected areas.
Add a map of the world to your presentation slides with precisely the information you want to show, by using Vizzlo's integrations to PowerPoint and Google Slides.
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Create a great-looking world map in seconds. Follow these easy steps:
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- By selecting any country you can summon its active card and assign individual colors to your liking.
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2019 Summer Curriculum Design Studio
If the next generation of students is to help us solve issues related to sustainability, we need to inspire them to think about the world and our relationship to it with fresh eyes and an open mind.
The Cloud Institute's Annual Curriculum Design Studio will once again be held at The Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY. Join us for an immersive Introduction to Education for Sustainability (EfS) and 5 Days of Curriculum Design and Coaching. Meet us at Omega and gain access to expertise, resources and tools required to design elegant curricula for use in the classroom, protocols for professional development, or action plans designed to implement EfS change initiatives in schools and communities. Onsite lodging and meals optional.
The Education for Sustainability (EfS) Framework is an evidence-based, transformative learning process developed by The Cloud Institute. It is based on systems thinking, sustainable economics, and the science of sustainability. Instead of teaching kids about sustainability, EfS teaches them the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and habits of mind required to become responsible citizens who can achieve economic prosperity and restore the health of the living systems upon which our lives depend.


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Hi I'm Owen,A gameplay programmer that uses Unreal Engine 4 to create games/experiences.
Bolted is a local multiplayer 1 vs 1 arena fighting game, where you fight as crossbow headed Robots for the favour of the Robot King. Use power-ups to out-skill your opponent, in a best of 5 scenario!My role in this project was to use blueprints to add all the functionality to the game and designed several aspects of the game.
This project spanned over four months of development in a group of four.
Game by:
2D Artist, Sound, Level Design and Game Design: Dan Baldwin
3D Artist and Game Design: Will Powell
Visual Scripting and Game Design: Owen Rees
Animation, UI Design, Branding and Game Design: Sam Stokes
Music: Oli Hulett Twitter Facebook
Bolted is available for free download at Itch.io
Edited by Sam Stokes
Use the top row of your keyboard to launch cars into the air to save the lives of pedestrians crossing the road. Music: Oli Hulett Instagram Facebook
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I wanted to create a game with a unique control scheme which would require using the keyboard in an interesting way.
This game was for my solo project for university and took me four months to make.
This was our entry for the Global Game Jam 2019. The game was created in 48 hours.
ROOM was the overall winner of the Bristol Games Hub Global Game Jam.
'ROOM' is a retro FPS inspired by early 90's shooters such as DOOM. The player assumes the role of a Space Marine recently returned from a tour of Mars, who has invited their friends over for a wine and cheese night. OH NO! The house is a mess - you've got to quickly tidy up before your friends arrive...
Team members:Programming: Owen Rees, Jason RavalArt: Sam Ibbitson, Josephine LewisSFX: Aidan Burke
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This game was made as part of the Ludum Dare 43 game jam and was a solo project created in 48 hours.
The theme of the game jam was "Sacrifices must be made".
Your limbs are made of guns. At the end of each level, you have to sacrifice one of your weapons.
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Start by using a simple approach to strength training, based on concepts which develop stronger, more capable human beings.
the model
The model for movement is simple. It's based on the laws of physics, taking into account gravity and the way our bodies move mechanically against external forces. It is designed to safely and efficiently improve strength, health, and performance by using only a few basic barbell exercises.
As an architect, I was constantly trying to find a way to fight gravity. Turns out, we do the same thing with our bodies. And just like the way we design buildings, our bodies already work as a system of levers and fulcrums, foundations and stabilizers. Our movements can analyzed in terms of force and rotation, instead of feelings and experiments. By using this model to coach you through movement patterns, I can erase suspicion and guessing from the system and rely on the application of physical law. Not only does this make the movement safer for you but more effective and efficient in the process.
Exercise is great - it gets you in the gym, makes you hot and sweaty and you feel good about what you've done in that moment. But training is different. When you train, each workout is only one part of the whole system, and each piece adds to the others to get you to your end goal. The programs I prescribe are based on training, not exercise, and you'll train 2-3 times per week, focusing on 4-5 main lifts, adding a little bit of weight each time. It's simple, it's effective and the sum of the parts equal something much larger than just one day of exercise.
I'm not here to offer a super-unique, one of a kind, workout program, just for you. One that requires you to work with me forever and ever. It's more simple than that and your future in strength depends on your ability to do this on your own. Instead what I offer you is experience, resources, tools, and the teaching of simple movements, executed perfectly, that will make a huge difference in your life. I passed a very difficult certification process to teach this method and I join a small rank of coaches allowed to do so. It was not easy to earn and the examinations are based in theory, anatomy, physics, programming and much more. I keep things simple. I apply the model to each person that comes in the door, and I base their progress on a methodical program. I know what you're doing is not easy and my goal is to help you move better, create good habits, learn more about your body and see what you're capable of when you push yourself to do something you've never done before.


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Scoliosis - J.
I have scoliosis in my spine and have been seeing Dr. Cockwill for over 20 years. He helps me keep my spine healthy and strong and I highly recommend him. I used to go to "the other type" of chiropractors before I tried upper cervical, but was never able to be helped much because my muscles would spasm from the "cracking" type of adjustments. You guys rock!


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The Hype about HGH Color Tops
Human growth hormone (HGH) is a natural hormone which is produced by the pituitary gland and improves the proper functioning of the body. As we age, the HGH level of your body usually falls. When a person is in his or herpuberty stage it is found in abundance. You can acquire its synthetic version which is manufactured in the labs in the form of supplements and injections. As we age, it aids in artificially improving the level of the growth hormone. Currently, there has been a huge demand for this product both as a beauty and health supplement. If you are planning to use HGH supplements then you should be well-aware of its types. Hygetropin is basically a medium quality 191 amino acid sequenceSomatropin which is often referred to as 191aa. The 191amino acid chain is similar to the growth hormone secreted by the pituitary gland, hence your body gladly accepts it.
What are HGH top colors all about
When we talk about the HGH top color, it normallyrefers to the generic HGH which is produced in various Chinese labs. It is the color of the top of the HGH vials of the injection solution that differs and helps to distinguish the vials. The different color tops are yellow, red, brown, blue, gray, green and black. There are only a handful of certified laboratories whichare able to manufacture authentic 191 aa sequence Somatropin.Every lab cannot produce this supplement,as it involves a huge investment.If you go through any of the reviews of black top hygetropin it will not differ from the rest of the colors.
Why bodybuilders prefer HGH over rest of the supplements
The basic reason why bodybuilders and athletes prefer to use HGH over other anabolic steroids is that it gives their muscles a natural look. The supplement also has a natural effect on your body. Unlike other steroids, its list of benefits is huge and the side effects are very negligible. It has gained such popularity that in some countries inspite of being illegal, bodybuilders and athletes still take the risk of using it due to its unmatched performance boosting capacity.Legal human growth hormone generally contains 191 aa connected through a chain.
Beware of the marketing tricks
Like any other product, manufactures of these HGH top colored vitals uses various marketing tricks to sell their fake products. If you go through their websites you will see the reviews of black top hygetropin where it says that blue top HGH is better than the black tops. But actually this is not true, there is hardly any difference in the products. The colors just help you to identify the injection solution vials. Try and stay away from such marketing gimmicks were low-quality and sometimes even fake products are presented with a hype. Most underground labs in China manufactures the exact duplicates of the original HGH vials to misguide their customers. So, you should be very careful while purchasing the HGH vials and take a special note regarding their ingredients and quality. Don't just go by your favorite color instead judge the actual product inside.


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Pass Plus
Pass plus is a practical training course that takes at least six hours and is for drivers to improve their skills and drive more safely. It may help you get a car insurance discount if you successfully complete the course. It can be taken at any time although it should be most useful to new drivers in the year after of passing their test.
Pass Plus training has 6 modules, covering driving:
in town
in all weathers
on rural roads
at night
on dual carriageways
on motorways
All modules should be practical sessions, although local conditions may mean some are theory based. You'll normally spend at least 5.5 hours driving.
You won't take a test but you'll be assessed throughout the course. To pass you'll have to reach the required standard in all modules.


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I completed my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited graduate program. I also did an APA-accredited internship/residency at New York University Medical Center's Bellevue Hospital, where I received specialized training in both clinical and forensic psychology. I then completed a Post-doctoral Fellowship at City of Hope Medical Center focused on neuropsychology, including assessments and scholarly research.
I have presented my research at local and national conferences and published articles on various topics related to clinical and forensic practice. I also have taught graduate psychology and forensic courses, and still lecture in classes regularly. I have diverse interests and have experience working in various settings, including Veteran Affairs (VA) medical centers, outpatient community mental health clinics, correctional facilities, and psychiatric hospitals.
I really enjoy contributing to the wider psychological community and strive to make psychology more accessible. I co-founded National Psychotherapy Day, volunteer for the Soldiers Project, and am a board member of the California Psychological Association (CPA) Division I and California Coalition on Sexual Offending (CCOSO). I am also an active member of other psychological organizations, including the American Psychology-Law Society (APLS), American Psychological Association (APA) and San Gabriel Valley Psychological Association.


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Come out and see a burlesque show dedicated to art that has been censored or banned. We have performers from around the southeast each coming to give performances dedicated to art people have tried to silence.
Cast: Ada Manzhart (Atlanta, GA), Batsy Sinclair (Atlanta, GA), Katherine "Lashe" Neslund (Atlanta, GA), Sin Tillating (Atlanta, GA), Jadynn Starr (Gainesville, FL), Stormy Knight (Atlanta, GA), Talloolah Love (Atlanta, GA), Ember Blaize (New Orleans, LA), La Reina (Atlanta, GA), Clyf Hangar (Atlanta, GA), Theresa Davis (Atlanta, GA), Ariel Allegro (Atlanta, GA), Dee Flowered (Athens, GA)
Emcee and Producer: Fritz Krieg (Atlanta, GA)
Stage Manager: Oodles of Troodles (Atlanta, GA)
Stage Kittens: Evangeline Laveau (Atlanta, GA), Piper Le Peach
$20 Adv – $25 Door – $40 VIP ($45 VIP Door)
Doors @ 8 PM (ages 18+)
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Tahja labored in silence and smiled and laughed in between contractions. It was truly a beautiful thing. When the time came, Tahja and Denzel welcomed their first daughter, Xionna Ahmani Roze.Read More
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As a lifestyle photographer in the Atlanta area, I am fortunate to focus on the raw, emotional connection between parents (and sometimes siblings) with their newborn whenever I have a newborn or Fresh 48 session. I fall in love with each baby and family EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. There have been moments …Read More
Why Do I Love Labor Photography? | Labor Photographer | Atlanta, Georgia
[Why Do I Love Labor Photography?]
Since I was a child, I always had a fascination with photography. How to process the film, what life looks like through a viewfinder, and most importantly, how to freeze time in a matter of a second. Now, as a believer in God, I believe that He has blessed us with a magnificent world. The trees that sway. The air we breathe. The water that runs through the mountains down to the ocean. The sun that provides light, energy, and warmth. All these simple, wonderful things (which we may sometimes take for granted) and much more, I believe we are blessed with every day.
As a teenager, I loved capturing landscapes and sunsets. Being present in the moment, I would remember the feeling of serenity, tranquility, and a lot of the times, those would be my mental conversations with God. In those special instances, I would just sit and listen to what He had to tell me.
I continued to learn and develop my craft as a photographer over the years. Then realized that I can bless and gift others by capturing special moments with people, especially families. To capture the real, raw emotion.
"A picture is a reminder of limitless emotion."
The moment hit me when I was pregnant with my first daughter. I knew that I wanted to capture the entire event. Her birth story. The birth of my husband becoming a father. The moment of myself becoming a mother. The moment of hearing her cry. The moment of her first embrace. The moment I caught her from pushing in the water. The moment I put her on my chest.
Due to situations out of my control, I was unable to get those moments from a professional photographer, which I have accepted and was okay with.
But what if I could provide a family with capturing that joy of welcoming a new addition? What if I can capture those raw emotions and stop time for just a brief second? The feeling of relief that "my child is here!" The feeling of "Wow! I did this." The feeling of thanking God. The feeling of my wife and child are safe. The feeling of undeniable love. The feeling of unconditional love.
I know it may be cliche to say, "A picture is worth a thousand words" and that may be true to most. I believe that a picture is a reminder of limitless emotion. (If no one has said it now, I am coining it!) Whatever that feeling is, I don't ever want it to be forgotten. Because it's those moments that will be treasured for a lifetime.
As a lifestyle photographer, labor and delivery can be a very intimate and special time for a mother. I understand that labor is difficult and challenging. To some, it may be downright too much to bear seeing something so graphic. And it may not even go according to your plan. It may be too painful. But this is the beginning of a child's life on Earth. Isn't that a moment worth taking? Wouldn't it be nice to look back and remember the feeling you had when you welcomed the gift of life? The feeling of becoming a family, no matter how big or small?
Whatever your birth plan may be, whether you believe in miracles or not, believe in the overwhelming, beautiful feeling that is worth capturing.
Many Blessings,
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[The Firsts of Many]
At 11:08 PM, I got a text message "My water broke…"
Alright. Let's do this.
I packed my gear and snacks (yes, at 37 weeks pregnant, I needed some snacks) and headed out the door to the hospital.
As soon as I got to the room, I saw the soon-to-be parents, Meg and Grant. They were expecting their first child. I noticed the shirts they were wearing. It was a perfect way to send positive energy in the room. Grant was wearing "Strong". Meg was wearing, "BElieve in YOUrself. " Even their doula, Jennie, was wearing a shirt saying, "Welcome Home". Those were a few of the small reassurances that this birth was going to be amazing.
The lights dimmed in the delivery room. The soft sounds of worship music was playing on Grant's phone. Then the song, "It Is Well with My Soul" played. I cried. How beautiful! It was the perfect setting for a baby to arrive. Meg labored majority of the time in water. It was very soothing and calming. At moments, she would be in a trance-like state after a strong contraction. And like many women, she powered through and let her body do what it needed to do for her baby.
Through every contraction, her husband was there to be the support Meg needed. A hand to hold. A shoulder to lean on. An embrace to feel.
She transferred to her bed and finished laboring there. She pushed. Calmly. Quietly. And with determination. She was present with every push, every contraction, and every surge.
Then he was here. Brady. All seven pounds of perfection.
As the birth photographer, I was able to capture the firsts of many.
The first touch from a father.
The first kiss from a mother.
The first latch.
The first bath.
The first first lesson of love.
Meg & Grant - Thank you for trusting me to photograph this monumental and intimate moment of your family. It was an honor to document the birth of your first child. It was also a gift to witness the birth of a mother and a father. You are such a beautiful family. Many blessings.
xoxo - Rosanna
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Summerour Studio Wedding | Shannel & Terry
[The First Look]
There he was. His back turned to her. Taking one last deep breath before he saw his bride. There she was. In an elegant white dress. Made perfectly for her. She walked gracefully up to him. You heard her shoes click with every step she took. She tapped him on his right shoulder. He slowly turned around. She smiled from ear to ear. He took one step back, elated. He gazed in all her wonder. He couldn't believe it. The love he met in high school will soon be his wife.
Both of their eyes met. They both beamed with bliss. His entire being was filled with love. He held her tight. And closed his eyes. Holding back a tear or two. The day they have long been waiting for was now here.
This moment was only the beginning to their forever.
Shannel and Terry,
When I first met your family three years ago, I could feel the incredible amount of love as soon as I walked inside your home. Both of your hearts are so warm and sincere. Your contagious smiles have always been so welcoming every time we meet! Your daughter, family, bridesmaids, and groomsmen were so genuine and sweet to me and my team!
I'm so honored to have been able to photograph your wedding. Thank you for allowing me (and my baby bump) to be part of your family for the day. It was truly so special to me. I'm so excited for you to see a few of my many favorites!
Cheers to you, Mr. & Mrs. Jones!
The Wedding Venue: Summerour Studio
Wedding Planner: Terry Saxe of Special T Events
Floral Design: Alyssa Ice of Ginger Rose
Caterer: Endive
Bride's Makeup: Widalys Santiago
Photo booth: Robot Booth
Drape: Atlanta Pipe and Drape
Cake: Sweet Creations by Candi
Videographer: Eugene Bussey of Wedding Films Pros
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Laura on: Labor Day Weekend
Mon, August 31, 2015
In a few days, we'll be packing up the car and heading to the beach for the holiday weekend. When it comes to the whole family at the beach (12 of us plus our four-legged babies!), things can get pretty hectic, pretty quickly! FUN, but hectic. Over the years of family beach weekends, we've developed a few different procedures that help with the chaos that can be 12 people in one beach house. One of which is meal planning. Our guide to meal planning has made traveling and meal prep a breeze, so I thought I'd share it with y'all in advance of the holiday weekend.
A few days prior to the trip, my niece emails a meal sign up sheet around. My sister and I sign up to cover the dinners for the week, and between her girls and my girls (we each have three) they each sign up to make an appetizer, or two, for the week. They have so much fun trying new recipes and sharing them with group. My mom always handles breakfast, and we all tackle lunches as a team. We're normally on the boat at lunch time, so after breakfast, we all work together - assembly line style - to make sandwiches and our favorite dip for chips to bring along for the boat ride. The boys are always in charge of getting ice and packing the coolers with drinks for the day.
Because each person is responsible for bringing the ingredients for their dish as well as preparing it, this eliminates one person from spending their entire vacation in the kitchen cooking all the meals for the group. The girls in our family really love to cook, so each trip inevitably ends with a recipe swap from that trip's menu.
How do you prep for a weekend away?
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After surveying the personal computer field over the past four decades, back to when Apple launched the PC industry, I think I have a handle on where the future is going, and it seems plausible and inevitable.
Think of it this way. Early personal computers were big and clunky and required knowledge of the command line to get anything done. Even early Apple computers were clumsy by comparison to today's Macs. Speaking of Macs, the diminutive– much smaller– MacBook is technology packed with power. Did I mention it's smaller?
Smaller Begets Smaller
Screen size not withstanding, look at the progression. Large, cumbersome computers with heavy displays and towers are the past; thin and light notebooks are the present. No. That's the past, too. Today we have iPhone and Watch. iPhone itself (and iPad, if you like larger screens) is as powerful as most PC notebooks today.
Watch is an extension, an accessory to iPhone and it fits on the wrist. See where this is going?
Recently I read about Three Square Market and a plan to use embedded bio-chips which will allow employees to make purchases, open locked doors, login to computers, and use or unlock access to various devices.
Watch can do something similar by unlocking access to your Mac, much as iPhone allows proximity access, and both let you buy something with little more than a tap or wave of the hand (Watch attached, of course). What's next? I have little doubt that Apple and augmented reality will advance from iPhone and Watch to glasses. Let's call them Apple Glasses, as the company seems intent on removing iEverything from, well, everything.
The bio-chip implants from 32 Market use RFID chips and the company seems rather high on the future opportunities. CEO Todd Westby:
Eventually, this technology will become standardized allowing you to use this as your passport, public transit, all purchasing opportunities
Think Apple Pay in your wrist, not on your wrist.
Does anyone doubt that Apple is working on such bio-chip implants for future devices? Instead of walking into the Apple Store and meeting up with an Apple Genius, we could set an appointment for an Apple Nurse and get the latest implant, uh, well, implanted and that would connect to our iPhone, Watch, iPad, Glasses, and Mac to perform specific functions.
Don't laugh. This kind of change is here already and more is coming; probably more rapidly than we realize.
My worry is security and the body's ability to reject foreign objects (and the probably that a Samsung Galaxy Bio-Chip will heat up and explode while inside someone's wrist). RFID uses NFC– near field communications– to receive and transmit data. That means credit card numbers, bank information, username and login, and entry to secure buildings could be embedded into your bio-chip.
For now, such embedded devices probably are not mandatory, mostly used as tests, but government spies might disagree with my consideration here. Let us hope that an Apple-branded bio-chip implant is an option, not a requirement from a government mandated security measure to thwart terrorists, hackers, criminals, and politicians who lie.
What got me to consider Apple and bio-chip implants was an interesting article from Evgeny Chereshnev on Kaspersky Lab Daily. The title is horrible, but the question is great:
What purpose does this biochip serve?
And, of course, for whom?


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The Beasts' sketch show is unlike any other kind of comedy performance I have seen, either at or away from the Fringe. It is based around a fictional competition to find 'Mr Edinburgh', involving several rounds which test the participants' strength, intelligence and special skills, amongst other things. This ridiculous premise gives the three performers, James, Owen and Ciarán, the opportunity to perform increasingly outrageous jokes and stunts which leave their audience in stitches.
The performances are energetic, cheeky and sometimes endearing, though never serious for long. The dynamic between the three works well; each has their own unique brand of stupidity and they work well as a team. Owen is the slightly pompous do-gooder, planning to save the world with a charity single; James' specialist subject in the intelligence round is 'eggs'; and Ciarán has a particular talent for eating whole Vienettas for breakfast. The jokes aren't repetitive and feel fresh, even when they are being intentionally corny. Well chosen backing music and brilliantly stupid costumes add to the entertaining writing and make for some eye-wateringly hilarious moments.
Some of the incredibly varied elements of the show include a search for a man who looks like Philip Schofield, a reenactment of 'Crufts', an escaped swan and several tomatoes being thrown about (thankfully by the cast and not the audience). There are even some dance routines thrown into the mix. The show definitely benefits from taking place in a bigger venue, as in a smaller space it might have felt too brash and overwhelming. Overall the production is tight and very very funny, but sometimes relies too heavily on crude jokes which let it down slightly. The audience is heavily involved in the show, and the outrageous nature of the Beasts' brand of comedy keeps the crowd on their toes throughout.
'Mr Edinburgh 2016' is certainly a spectacle. The three performers sing, dance, dash around the stage and even climb into the audience, providing some onlookers with experiences that might be traumatising for them, but are hilarious for everyone else. This type of comedy is probably not for everyone, but if you enjoy energetic performances combined with pure, irreverent silliness, this show has those in spades.
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'Mr Edinburgh 2016' is the comedy trio Beasts' barely sane, wildly energetic offering for this year's Fringe. A competitive fight to win the coveted trophy, this gameshow/sketch show hybrid is a loose framework which enables Owen Roberts, James McNicholas and Ciarán Dowd to wreak the most wonderful kind of havoc.
Roberts, McNicholas and – most markedly - Dowd, strike me as a bunch of sweaty class clowns: flinging tomatoes, clambering through the audience, and dancing about in rather risqué leotards, all in their manic craving for laughs. The bulk of their humour is pretty straightforward, dependent upon the atmosphere of the venue and the silliness of the audience. And it works, completely – in their hour long show, not a single joke falls flat. It's just a shame that there are only slight glimpses of the less obvious, more off-the-wall sketch comedy of which Beasts is clearly capable (I'd recommend looking them up on YouTube).
Those after a gentle hour of comedy certainly shouldn't sit in the front row. Audience interaction keeps us well on our toes: I am at one point ambushed, in the middle of a blackout, by a shrieking swan puppet, and the man sat next to me has his beard nearly ripped off (the men are "convinced" that it's a disguise).
Fortunately, the men have much more up their sleeves than mild audience assault. Varied one-liners, from a risqué reference to the pope's sexual exploits, to amusing statements like "a swan is just a duck in a wedding dress" – are all pitched perfectly. A particular highlight is a tongue-in-cheek protest speech – accompanied by the Black-Eyed Peas' song 'Where is the Love?'. I can't stop laughing at McNicholas, who, attempting to convey the injustices of deforestation, waves an axe about like a malicious woodchopper.
Huge credit must go to the technical team, who seamlessly deliver slick transitions and a professional production. The lighting, sound effects and music (which spans from Kanye West to 'The Weakest Link' theme song) are all spot-on, and prevent the show from flagging even for a moment.
Although I prefer their eccentric sketch comedy, Roberts, McNicholas and Dowd have adjusted to the live medium admirably. Their show runs without a single blip, and they even harness a lot of the Fringe's unique potential, bouncing off the enthusiasm of their audience. Those inclined to high-energy ridiculousness will feel at home in the warm, albeit rather sweaty embrace of Beasts. I urge you to catch them while you still can.
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Does everyone remember that special U.S. House of Representatives election down in suburban Atlanta, the one that Democrats and Republicans poured millions of dollars into as a kind of referendum on President Donald Trump?
The winner, a Catholic conservative named Karen Handel, defeated a young aggressively secular outsider named Jon Ossoff.
That was a pretty big news story, right? And speaking of rather important national news stories, does anyone remember the provocative statement that Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez made a few weeks before that, when he proclaimed:
"Every Democrat, like every American ... should support a woman's right to make her own choices about her body and her health. This is not negotiable and should not change city by city or state by state." In fact, he added, "every candidate who runs as a Democrat" should affirm abortion rights.
So this week's Crossroads podcast (click here to tune that in) started with those two stories and attempted to connect the dots, building off my recent post that ran with this headline: "Who is Karen Handel, winner of that big Georgia race? Surprise! Press ignored a key angle."
The basic question: Would Handel, in a House district that Trump barely won, have been able to win if Democrats had been willing to run a candidate who was an old-fashioned, pro-life, culturally conservative, "Blue Dog" Democrat?
Ah, but would such a candidate be acceptable to the current DNC leadership in the age of Sen. Bernie Sanders and millions and millions of edgy, young, idealistic Democrats -- many of whom, according to researchers, would surely fall under the "Nones" umbrella? You remember the "Nones," as in the rising tide of religiously unaffiliated Americans? That's a big story, too.
So we have a big story linked to another big story linked to yet another big story. So one would assume that a Washington, D.C. meeting between the leaders of the group Democrats for Life with the aforementioned Perez, primarily to discuss the party's willingness to run pro-life candidates in House districts in places like Georgia, would attract quite a bit of news attention.
Right? Maybe? Well look at the Democrats for Life photo at the top of this post, showing reporters gathered to meet with DFL leader Kristen Day. It's not exactly a throng, is it?
So why wasn't this a major news story? After all, one could argue -- as I did in the podcast, building on the views of scholar John C. Green -- that this story was an example of the religious-secular dilemmas facing modern Democrats in an age in which a coalition of Nones, atheists, agnostics, SBNR folks and liberal believers has become the party's largest voter niche.
Well, the folks at Crux covered the meeting. I guess this was a "Catholic" story. The key, it says, is that the "coalition put together by Franklin Roosevelt" of northern liberals, African-American churches, Southern conservatives, Catholics, evangelicals, heartland farmers and urban laborers, has hit the rocks. Thus Democrats have hemorrhaged an "astonishing 1000 legislative seats since 2008."
That sounds like a rather big story, too. It appears that religion -- and moral issues such as abortion -- are crucial. Especially in an age with so many conflicts about religious liberty and other moral-religious issues.
The explanation for this sorry state of affairs is complex, but a big part of it comes from the enforcement of a coastal moral and political orthodoxy that has dramatically shrunk the party in the Midwest and South. This has been particularly true when it comes to abortion policy.
Indeed, when Democrats had a big tent on the most divisive issue of our time, welcoming the one-in-three members of the party who identify as pro-life, it turns out that they actually won majorities. In 2005, for example, then-DNC chair Governor Howard Dean beautifully executed a 50-state strategy in which the party supported pro-life Democrats who could beat Republicans in battleground districts.
This strategy netted, among other things, the seats necessary to pass the Affordable Care Act, the most important piece of Democratic legislation passed in two generations. Let's be clear about this remarkable and under-reported fact: without pro-life Democrats, the legislation that has forever changed how American culture thinks about its duty to the most vulnerable would not have passed.
In 2009, however, the 50-state strategy went away, replaced with the simplistic abortion orthodoxy of coastal elites.
So what happened in the meeting with Perez?
Those interested in the future of the Democratic Party can be thankful that someone at The Atlantic was willing to talk with Kristen Day afterwards. Note that the was willing to share a list of her group's negotiating points. Did the Associated Press and other media outlets refuse to take her call?
Day said that members of her organization as well as other Democrats who identify as pro-life, including Democratic congressman Daniel Lipinski of Illinois and other current and former elected officials, attended the meeting, which takes place as the party is struggling to win back power in Washington.
Democrats for Life of America delivered a list of requests to Perez that the group wants the DNC to fulfill in order to reach out to, and welcome, more pro-life Democrats into the party, according to Day.
A copy of the list shared with The Atlantic calls for "a public statement on the Democratic National Committee website and a letter from the chairman to all state and local party chairs explaining that the party does not support an abortion litmus test and pressuring people to change their position on life" as one in a series of actions the pro-life group wants to see from the DNC. The group also wants the party to drop the section of its platform opposing the Hyde Amendment, which bars federal funding of abortion in most circumstances.
Clearly this was not an important news story, which is strange since this meeting was the next development in several other stories that received major attention.
What's going on here?