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RHOEL GARCIA is a sleight-of-hand illusionist who specializes in presenting clean, family-oriented magic shows designed to mystify and entertain both adults and children.
His humorous stage shows feature PG-13 style comedy and plenty of audience participation. He also performs close-up magic while strolling or "table hopping" at restaurants, wedding receptions and corporate functions.
Rhoel often performs at comedy clubs; elementary, middle and high schools; performing arts centers; children's parties; corporate functions; civic events; weddings; banquets and fundraisers.


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How does a reflector work? And how can you use a reflector to capture beautiful portraits?
A reflector is one of the simplest photography accessories you can buy – yet a basic, $40 reflector can make an insane difference to your portraits. As a seasoned portrait shooter, I never leave home without a reflector, and neither should you.
In this article, I explain everything you need to know to use a reflector like a pro, including:
- The different types of reflectors and which one you should buy
- How to position a reflector for flattering results
- A simple trick to create reflector photos, even when you don't have a reflector handy!
So if you're ready to become a reflector photography expert, then let's get started.
What is a reflector?
A reflector refers to any object that bounces, or reflects, light toward your subject. Technically, a reflector can be made of anything – a mirror, the hood of a car, even a shiny pocketwatch – but photographers tend to use large sheets of fabric that look like this:
Many reflectors fold up so you can carry them with you everywhere, and that's part of the magic of reflectors: they're extremely portable and take about two seconds to unpack.
But here's the real reason why reflectors are useful:
They let you control the quality and direction of the light hitting your subject – even when you're not able to adjust the main light source.
If you're shooting outdoors at midday, there's nothing you can do to change the sun's light, but you can add a reflector that softens the shadows on your subject. And if you're shooting in the studio but you can't get the gradual light falloff you're after, you can stick in a reflector opposite the main light for a softer effect. Make sense?
Common reflector types
You can find reflectors in many different colors and styles, but the main options are:
- White
- Silver
- Gold
Many 5-in-1 reflectors offer all of the above styles, as well as two additional types:
- Black
- Translucent
So what's the difference? White reflectors tend to be both soft and neutral; when you use a white reflector, you'll get a very flattering, even result. Whereas silver and gold reflectors create harsher light (and gold reflectors also give a very warm result, so they match well with the light of the setting sun).
Black reflectors, on the other hand, aren't really reflectors. Instead, they create shadows, also known as negative fill, which is nice for dramatic shots but not so great if you're after conventional portraits. Then there are translucent reflectors, which are just handheld diffusers – put one between your subject and the harsh sun, and you'll get a softer effect. The latter is useful if you often shoot in harsh light (especially if you can't find nice shade).
Unless you're dead set on a specific reflector type, I'd really recommend you go with a 5-in-1 option. They're very cheap, and you can test out each type to determine what you like best for each situation.
How to do reflector photography: 5 simple approaches
In the next section, I discuss the practical details of reflective light photography. I show how to use a reflector when shooting outdoors and in the studio, plus I explain how to use natural reflectors when you're outside.
Starting with:
1. Use a reflector to create fill light
It's the simplest way to do reflector photography: Just add light into shadows on your subject.
This is hugely useful when you're shooting around midday and the harsh sun is creating shadows under your subject's nose, eyes, and chin. And even if you're shooting in the shade or on a cloudy day, a reflector can help alleviate darker shadows.
For the image on the left (below), I shot without a reflector – but then I added a reflector under my subject's chin to get the image on the right:
In the photo on the left, my subject is photographed in soft light, but there are still pretty deep shadows under her eyes and chin. Thanks to the power of the reflector, however, I lifted the shadows for a more flattering result. If my subject were an older person with more textured skin, the difference would be even more dramatic.
Note that your subject can often hold the reflector on their own:
2. Use a reflector as the main light source
This is one of my go-to reflector moves, and it's an easy way to wow your friends and family.
You'll want to start late in the day, when the sun is low in the sky. Position your subject with the light hitting them from behind (backlight), then use a reflector to bounce the light into their face.
You will get nice soft light on your subject, plus a dramatic rim light on the back of their head (thanks to the setting sun). The soft frontlight on your subject should add plenty of illumination, while the rim light should create depth and separate your subject from the background.
It's pretty easy to do, though you'll need to position yourself so the light doesn't go straight into your lens and create lens flare (unless you like that look, of course!).
In the photo above, the sun is hitting the left side of my subject's face and arm, while the reflector bounces some of the sun back to light up her face.
Note that, by changing the distance between the reflector and your subject, you can achieve different effects. For the example above, I positioned my subject against a tree, while a friend reflected a spot of sunlight from about 10 feet away. At that distance, the light from the reflector looked more like it was coming from a grid spot or snoot (hard light) – in other words, it was a focused and dramatic beam (notice the dramatic light falloff on her legs). Whereas the photo of my subject in the grass (above) used a closer reflector for a softer effect.
Pro tip: For a slight variation on this technique, you can move the reflector slightly behind the subject and compose a profile shot. You'll get a dramatic rim light on the face:
3. Use a reflector to block light
If you're shooting on a sunny midday, it often helps to work in the shade – but what if you find gorgeous, shady light, except for a pesky sunbeam that finds its way through the leaves?
Don't make any adjustments, and the sunbeam will create an ugly spot of overexposure on your subject. But thanks to a reflector, you can block out the light and still get a great shot. (A light-blocking reflector is sometimes called a flag or a gobo).
A few years ago, I was doing a maternity portrait photoshoot in a local park. I found some nice, shaded light, but a bit of sunlight was streaming through the leaves. My response was to block the light with my reflector, as you can see below:
That way, I was able to get a beautiful final result:
Bottom line: Reflectors aren't just for reflecting light! They can also block stray light, which is another great reason to keep one around.
4. Use a black reflector to create more dramatic shadows
Sometimes, you don't want to fill shadows; instead, you want to deepen them, either to add drama or depth. I use this technique all the time in my headshot studio, with – you guessed it! – my reflector.
Below is a photo of me with a white background. I have a silver reflector opposite the main light, which has sent the light back toward my left cheek:
As you can see, the lighting on my face is very balanced, with very little difference between the two sides. But I often like more depth in my headshot portraits, so I'll use my black reflector instead of my silver reflector to get this result:
The lighting setup is identical, but the effect is pretty significant. The black reflector adds lots of negative fill and created a more interesting headshot. (You can also use this technique to give someone a photographic facelift; the shadow will trim pounds from the dark side of the face and under the chin.)
5. Use reflectors in the environment
Once you get the hang of reflectors, you'll want to take your 5-in-1 reflector everywhere you go, and that's great.
But I'd also recommend you learn to use natural reflectors. That way, if you're ever shooting without a reflector and you need a little extra pop, you can quickly identify a nearby option.
For instance, ever seen a white building getting blasted by the sun? That's nothing but a giant reflector! Ever walk by a white car on a sunny day? That's a reflector, too! And you're not confined to large reflectors, like cars and buildings; you can also work with white shirts, newspapers, sand, and more.
The more you look for natural reflectors, the more you'll start to see them. And pretty soon, you'll be able to find reflectors in seconds.
Who holds the reflector?
At this point, you may be saying to yourself, "Reflectors sound nice, but I don't have an assistant! Who's going to hold the reflector for me?"
First, as I demonstrated above, you can often ask your subject to hold the reflector, especially if you're using it to add fill. Alternatively, there will often be someone nearby who is more than happy to help, be it a family member, a wedding guest, or even a random passerby.
And if you're in the studio, or you're outside without too much wind, you can just pop the reflector onto a light stand or clamp it to a tripod.
In the photo below, I was shooting wedding portraits on a beach in the Florida Keys. My reflector assistant that day was one of the bridesmaids, who truly enjoyed helping her friends out with their portraits.
And here is the final result:
Reflector photography: final words
Although they may not be as impressive as strobe kits, reflectors can often yield similar or superior results, plus they're cheaper and easier to use.
So remember the guidelines I shared above. Learn how to work with your reflector. And capture some stunning reflective shots!
Now over to you:
Do you plan to use a reflector? How do you plan to work it into your next photoshoot? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
Table of contents
Portrait Photography
- 6 Ways of Using Reflector to Take Better Portraits
- What is a reflector?
- Common reflector types
- How to do reflector photography: 5 simple approaches
- 1. Use a reflector to create fill light
- 2. Use a reflector as the main light source
- 3. Use a reflector to block light
- 4. Use a black reflector to create more dramatic shadows
- 5. Use reflectors in the environment
- Who holds the reflector?
- Reflector photography: final words


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There are many benefits to owning a home: A home is an investment that can earn equity, is often cheaper to buy than to rent, and is your own place that you can fill with wonderful memories.
But another great benefit about owning a home is the financial benefits that you can take advantage of during tax season.
Major Tax Breaks for Homeowners
Owning a home, and eventually selling it, can offer you opportunities for deductions on your taxes, and we wanted to outline the major tax breaks for homeowners today. Are you taking advantage of these tax benefits?
Deduction for Mortgage Interest
In many cases, you can fully deduct the amount of your mortgage interest on your taxes. The IRS has a chart you can use to help determine if your mortgage interest is fully deductible.
A mortgage interest credit is available for lower income homeowners for part of the home mortgage interest that they pay.
Credit for Energy-Efficient Home Improvements
Available until the end of this year, homeowners who have installed solar hot water heaters, solar electric systems, wind turbines, or qualifying energy-efficient home improvements can take a tax credit as part of the Residential Energy Efficient Property Credit.
The credit is for 30% of the cost for these energy-efficient home improvements.
Deduction for Property Taxes
In addition to deducting your mortgage interest, you can also deduct the annual taxes you pay on your home's value, called real estate taxes.
Deduction for Capital Gains
If you have used your home as your primary residence when you sell, you can exclude up to $250,000 in capital gains from the home sale on your taxes (or $500,000 if you are married filing jointly).
To learn what other tax benefits you may take advantage of, visit the Credits and Deductions page on the IRS website or read this MarketWatch article about other tax breaks for homeowners.
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Randall Goosby just got his big break — or one of them, at least. His debut album was released June 25, and it's been the talk of the classical music world. But long before this recording, Randall enjoyed a constant stream of early successes: a concerto debut at age 9, major competition wins, performances with the New York Philharmonic and Cleveland Orchestra, and glowing attention from the press, not to mention the mentorship of violin deity Itzhak Perlman.
There are dangers to this kind of early start. It's easy to get stuck on a career treadmill — a child-prodigy jog that accelerates to a star-soloist sprint. To stay on solid ground, you have to be connected to your true foundation, even to your roots.
Randall, like me, is a member of the Sphinx Organization family, and a beneficiary of that organization's generous financial, creative and moral support. Sphinx is now going on 25 years of advocating for diversity in classical music and supporting artists of color. Randall has grown up within the organization's embrace; at 13, he became the youngest participant ever to win the Sphinx Concerto Competition, and it was then that he first encountered the music of Black composers, as a competition requirement. It made more of an impact than he realized at the time. Twelve years later, he recognizes that it awakened something — an understanding of lineage, a sense of belonging, a connection to his musical roots.
And that's what his new album is called: Roots. It's devoted to music by Black composers who came before us, whose music shaped the American sound, whose lives made ours possible. This is how Randall is presenting himself to the world, ready to take his place in this lineage, grateful to pay tribute to his ancestors, and eager to teach the next generation that your roots can hold you steady, help you grow and give you wings.
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Here are some Hungry Shark World - Arabian Sea Map and images to help you locate all known locations of all Daily Treasure Chests or Hidden Sunken Items.
Note: To better understand these maps, you should buy the "Basic Map" first from the Shop. While playing, just pause the game anytime to view your Arabian Sea Map. Upgrading the map will make the locations of all collectibles appear on the map.
- General Map Info Guide -
- You can collect up to 10 Daily Chests per map per day, but for this version of Hungry Shark, all 10 Daily Chests will appear randomly. Refer and follow the images below for their possible re-spawn points.
- Just explore what you can with your current shark, and collect Daily Chests as you visit them.
Obstacle Requirements
- Depending on your current shark size, some parts of the map cannot be accessed until you are able to upgrade your shark to a bigger one, thus limiting you to complete all 10 Daily Chests per day.
- Obstacle requirements will also be shown below as S, M, L, XL, or XXL.
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The Right Most Area of the Map
Golden Chest Rewards
- Simply by getting a Daily Chest will reward you Gold, and it will increase as you get more, up to 10 Daily Chests per map.
- Higher Gold can be obtained from higher maps.
- It is also possible to get Gems from Daily Chests.
The "HUNGRY SHARK" Letters
- Ignore the letters above, since all letters will get jumbled every time you enter a map. Just refer to your Basic Map, if you have one for the locations.
- Basic Maps will show 1 letter at a time, while an Upgraded Map will always show all letters.
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Succah 55 - Beitza 6
"What a child says in public was heard either from his mother or father."
This is the "folk saying" that Abaye cites in our gemara in order to explain the negative speech of Miriam bat Bilga, who was the daughter of the leader of one of the 24 shifts of kohanim who served in the Beit Hamikdash. She spoke derisively about the Altar, and as a result her entire family was penalized regarding their service in the Beit Hamikdash since her negative talk was a result of hearing this negative type of talk at home.
- Succah 56b
"It is something that will be permitted ('davar she'yesh lo matirin') and anything (forbidden) that will be permitted is not nullified even in a mixture of a thousand (permitted objects)."
Our gemara states this rule to explain why an egg laid on Yom Tov is still forbidden to eat on Yom Tov even if it became mixed with a very large number of eggs that were laid before Yom Tov and otherwise permitted to eat. But why is this so since according to Torah law such a forbidden object should be nullified and permitted in a mixture of a majority of permitted objects? The reason is because our Sages were strict to make a special prohibition not to rely on this nullification, since it is something that will be permitted later on without nullification. "Why eat it now as something in a state of 'prohibition' when it can be eaten later in a state of 'permission' (Rashi)."
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the night i at first almost restlessly. the calculation of baby's mom and her family challenged me, forced me to notice them. they r all cheap service and essentially prostitutes. they tried hard to encompass baby with what he felt satisfied and hindered him from any truth into his view, including the truth that his dad loving him and he is a man, the Son, not a demon nor a female like theirs. they tried to band and burdened baby and me with the superficial moral of family to prevent their evils judged in time, their dark and dirty cage to burned in fire of condemned on the day of cleanse. i also got in view that my mother in home town also exerted the same trick in the passed years when i too young to let me keep distance from my grand father almost all of his life, except when i was first time trapped in asylum in home town, when my grand dad got a chance to visit me in the asylum and brought a bowl of strewed yellow beans, whose tastiness i never forgot, and let me see the deep love of my grand father on me. in most of my life so far i was covered and suffocated by my mother's soft and sweat words and treats, including delicacies, to let me forgot my dad's contribution to our family. she, in family name Hu, like ema and her mother, r evils cost other's lives to meet end of theirs. they r demons, and demons that bring original sin upon us, the demon costed Jesus on the cross.
after seeing that i saw God's mercy and his uncomparable glory. his eternal and untouchable. saved to see his life and re-rise, dead to in dust.
after i know his glory and prayed my appeals, i got my peace and felt into sleep. baby had slept aside me awhile but left to sleep in his own little bed aside ema. i saw God in us and affirmed us in shrine. i dreamed of some interpretors in QRRS, my superficial long time employer. in the dream i likely had a partner, and we might in trouble.
on the way to office, its a pale and windy morning. but i see the sunshine likely after dawn. now the brilliant sunshine just too nice outside of the window. i regret not to bring my favorite new camera with me. i love these all.
last afternoon it snowed shallowly, stopped after about 3 hours falling from sky. its likely the only and last snow in spring of lunar 2009. God, i u see my need. i want to bring my camera everywhere, and seeing ur world every moment in still or moving.


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September 27, 6:38 P.M.:
Sh*r**: miss you
joh**y: now that's hot so who is your new broker srk
Sh*r**: no new broker...still running dry powder...been in on 2 real trades in the past 2 months
joh**y: I need you
Sh*r**: then get your tight wallet over here and visit me! I need u
joh**y: I will wear you out soon
Sh*r**: how soon? I got a new screenshot
joh**y: really. Where
Sh*r**: I just sent u a pic of it...it is on my chart thread below my avatar...implanted a little CINN
joh**y: send it again. I didn't pick up on that
joh**y: you must need some IBD from me
joh**y (at 8:45 p.m.): do you have a broker
Sh*r**: I don't even have someone I am dating...no...u can be my broker
joh**y: then I am
Sh*r**: I wish
joh**y: quiet and secretively we will always be invested
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Dawn's Story: From Dieting to Healthy Eating Habits
Dawn's Story
Dawn is no stranger to dieting. Over the years, she followed many different weight-loss plans. Each plan worked for a while. But eventually she would go back to her old eating habits, and her weight would go back up. She says that with dieting "There is a mind-set that this is a diet. And when I get to my goal weight, then I don't have to do the diet anymore."
She found that with each diet it got a little harder to lose the weight. So when Dawn's employer decided to offer a yearlong healthy-weight program that focused on making lasting changes instead of temporary dieting, Dawn was eager to try it.
"I think I was at a spot where I was mentally prepared and wanting to do stuff," says Dawn. "I've tried many different diets. I've had success in the past. But I needed something that was going to work and stay with me."
Dawn lost 35 pounds over a year on the healthy-weight program. But more important—she learned a new set of eating habits that she can live with.
Setting goals that work for her
An important part of Dawn's program was setting realistic goals that she could turn into long-term habits. She identified small changes she could make, such as eating an apple instead of a doughnut for a morning snack. Then she would try that strategy for 1 week. If it was something that Dawn was easily able to do, she would add it to her list of healthy eating habits. If it didn't work well for her, she would try another type of healthy eating change the next week.
Making one change at a time helped Dawn sort through all the nutrition advice she had heard and pick out only the things that worked well for her. And it allowed Dawn to try a variety of healthy eating strategies without feeling like a failure if something didn't work with her lifestyle.
"I didn't try to completely redo my whole diet. I focused on things that seemed reasonable at the time," Dawn says. "There were other things that I tried for that week that didn't work so well. So I put those aside." Dawn would think to herself, "That might be a good idea for other people, but it doesn't work for me."
Changing her thinking about food
Changing how she thought about food also helped Dawn go from dieting to healthy eating. Dawn doesn't avoid desserts and other foods that might be considered off-limits on a diet. Instead she has learned to take smaller portions and to savor each bite. "I've modified the types of food or the quantities, but I don't think there is anything that I absolutely don't eat," she says.
"If I choose on purpose to have something that might be a little bit richer, like a little almond torte with whipped cream frosting, then I might really focus on making sure that the rest of the meal is much lower in calories to balance it. And my portion [of dessert] is going to be much smaller."
Dawn also learned to pay attention to her hunger and fullness signals. Instead of eating until she feels stuffed, she eats just enough to feel satisfied. "Slowing down a little bit—that helped too."
Having support
Having someone she could turn to for support helped Dawn a lot. As part of her healthy-weight program, Dawn was assigned a health coach. This person helped Dawn anticipate things that might prevent her from staying with her healthy eating habits. And when she became discouraged, she would turn to her health coach for motivation.
For people who don't have a health coach, Dawn recommends finding a friend, family member, or coworker who has the same goals. "Get yourself a partner, somebody who will help you stay accountable—maybe someone you can have a healthy lunch with."
What she has learned
For Dawn, the keys to becoming a healthy eater involved finding nutrition habits that worked with her lifestyle and having the support of a health coach. As a result, Dawn no longer thinks about dieting. She is confident that the healthy habits she has learned are things she can do for a lifetime.
Dawn has also learned to focus on healthy behaviors, such as eating well and being physically active, and not to focus so much on the number on the scale. She now realizes that the behaviors are what make her healthy, not how much she weighs.
"This time I have more of a sense that this is not just a diet. It's a health habit. I just feel like it's a part of my life now, and it's not something that I'm going to stop when the diet gets over."
Dawn's story reflects her experiences as told in an interview. The photograph is not of Dawn, to protect her privacy.
Related Information
- Developing a Plan for Healthy Eating
- Healthy Eating
- Healthy Eating: Getting Support When Changing Your Eating Habits
- Healthy Eating: Overcoming Barriers to Change
- Healthy Eating: Starting a Plan for Change
- Healthy Eating: Staying With Your Plan
- Healthy Weight: Thought-Tracking Journal
- Staying With Your Eating Plan When Your Schedule Shifts
- Tips for Easier Healthy Eating
Current as of: September 20, 2023
Author: Healthwise Staff
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Current as of: September 20, 2023
Author: Healthwise Staff
Clinical Review Board
All Healthwise education is reviewed by a team that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practitioners, registered dieticians, and other healthcare professionals.


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Passengers with specific needs will generally board before other passengers and disembark last after other passengers. To ensure that we have sufficient time to assist you to board the aircraft, you are requested to check in 60 minutes before departure time.
If you are not at the departure gate at these designated times, it may not be possible to carry you on your booked flight and you may need to be re-booked onto the next available service.
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By Dani Beaumont
- Adobe XD User Guide
- Introduction
- Design
- Artboards, guides, and layers
- Shapes, objects, and path
- Text and fonts
- Components and states
- Masking and effects
- Layout
- Videos and Lottie animations
- Prototype
- Create interactive prototypes
- Animate prototypes
- Object properties supported for auto-animate
- Create prototypes with keyboard and gamepad
- Create prototypes using voice commands and playback
- Create timed transitions
- Add overlays
- Design voice prototypes
- Create anchor links
- Create hyperlinks
- Preview designs and prototypes
- Share, export, and review
- Share selected artboards
- Share designs and prototypes
- Set access permissions for links
- Work with prototypes
- Review prototypes
- Work with design specs
- Share design specs
- Inspect design specs
- Navigate design specs
- Review and comment design specs
- Export design assets
- Export and download assets from design specs
- Group sharing for enterprise
- Back up or transfer XD assets
- Design systems
- Cloud documents
- Integrations and plugins
- Work with external assets
- Work with design assets from Photoshop
- Copy and paste assets from Photoshop
- Import or open Photoshop designs
- Work with Illustrator assets in Adobe XD
- Open or import Illustrator designs
- Copy vectors from Illustrator to XD
- Plugins for Adobe XD
- Create and manage plugins
- Jira integration for XD
- Slack plugin for XD
- Zoom plug-in for XD
- Publish design from XD to Behance
- XD for iOS and Android
- Troubleshooting
- Known and fixed issues
- Installation and updates
- Launch and crash
- Cloud documents and Creative Cloud Libraries
- Prototype, publish, and review
- Import, export, and working with other apps
Learn how to design interactive prototypes, wireframes, and graphics using XD.
Adobe XD enables UX designers design interactive user experiences for web and mobile apps using a single app.
You can design quick and simple designs on artboards in XD. Then wire the artboards together to create an interactive prototype that you can share and iterate with stakeholders. You can also use plugins to automate repeat operations or parts of designer workflows that are tedious, complex, or repetitive.
Adobe XD integrates well with Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects.
You can continue designing in your preferred applications, bring the assets into XD, and then use XD to create and share prototypes. XD supports SVG and bitmap files without any loss of fidelity. You can then enhance the assets further in Adobe XD or use them to develop interactive prototypes.
General workflow
In a nutshell, the workflow can be described in the following high-level steps:
- Design: Create design layout elements, add artboards, and import resources from other applications such as Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe After Effects. You can also use plugins to automate repeat operations or parts of designer workflows that are tedious, complex or repetitive.
- Prototype: Select objects or artboards in your design and create interactions between artboards.
- Share: Once your project is ready to be reviewed, you can share prototypes or design specs, or export the project or assets with your stakeholders.
Read on for more details on designing, prototyping, and sharing in XD.
Get started with Adobe XD
Select a preset size for the artboard. If you want to work with a custom size, type the width and height in pixels in the text fields under the custom option. If you want to specify a custom size, click the Custom Size icon.
Gather your assets in one of the following ways:
- Use Adobe XD's design tools to design your assets from scratch. For more information, see Drawing tools and Text tools.
- Copy your designs from Photoshop, Sketch, After Effects or Illustrator, and paste them into your artboard in Adobe XD. You can also import, drag, or copy and paste a JPG, SVG, PNG, or GIF file from:
- File Explorer (on Windows)
- Finder (on Mac)
- Web browser
- OS clipboard
Enhance the objects in your design. For example, combine or mask objects, change stroke and fill properties, use overlay to stack content on top of a base artboard, and move or rotate objects or use responsive resize to design assets for multiple screen sizes and layouts. Use linked assets to create and maintain a single version for UI kits, sticker sheets or style guides, and share them across documents for a consistent design scalability and plugins to automate repeat operations or parts of designer workflows that are tedious, complex, or repetitive.
For more information, see:
- Select, resize, and rotate objects
- Combine objects using Boolean operations and mask objects with shapes
- Group, lock, and duplicate objects
- Move, align, distribute, and arrange objects
- Set stroke, fill, and drop shadow for objects
- Use responsive resize and constraints
- Create and manage plugins
- Work with components
Lay out repeating elements effortlessly using the Repeat Grid feature to create a grid out of existing content without duplicating them manually. For more information, see Create repeating elements.
Use plugins to automate repeat operations or parts of designer workflows that are tedious, complex, or repetitive. For more information, see Create and manage plugins.
Add more artboards for each of the screens you need in your prototype. For more information, see Working with artboards.
You can create interactive prototypes by using voice capabilities, auto-animate, drag gestures, and timed transitions. For more information, see Voice design and prototyping in XD, Create prototypes using auto-animate and drag gestures, and Use timed transitions.
You can preview the interactivity in prototypes and while previewing, record the interaction as an MP4 file.
To link artboards or set up interactivity, select the artboard or an object and click the arrow on the right. A wire appears. Simply drag and connect the wire to another object or artboard. In the pop-up window that appears, specify the transition options and the duration for the transition.
You can also use overlay to simulate the concept of transitions without duplicating content across multiple artboards. For detailed information, see Create interactive prototypes.
Click the Preview icon on the upper right of the application. XD displays a preview screen that allows you to view and navigate the different pages. The Preview screen has a Record icon that allows you to record the flow between pages and save it in MP4 format.
For more information, see Preview and record interactions.
Share prototypes for design review, presentation, or user testing. You can also publish prototypes and design specs for development, or customize the viewing experience as per your preference. For more information, see share designs and prototypes.


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Looking for fun wedding transportation ideas for your big day? The logistics of getting to and from your wedding venue (and in some cases, a separate reception site, as well) are something everyone will have to figure out.
It might be easiest to assume everyone will just drive themselves, but in many situations, that may not be the best (or safest!) plan. Which is why it's a very smart and thoughtful idea to make room in your wedding budget for transportation for yourself and your guests. Depending on your preferences and budget, there are many different options to consider. Get inspired with these wedding transportation ideas for the bride and groom, as well as our top tips for getting your guests around!
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South Gate Manor offers a number of services and all-inclusive packages to ensure that your wedding day is the most enjoyable day of your life. Some of the event items that can be rented include aisle decor, centerpieces, furniture, tent accessories and a photo booth. South Gate Manor offers the following services:
Maid of Honor or Matron of Honor or Bride's Honor AttendantBridesmaids or Bride's AttendantsBest Man / Best Woman / Groom's Honor Attendant
Traditional Roles of The Wedding Party
Your wedding party is often considered to be quite involved in your wedding planning process. They will likely dedicate a notable amount of time and possibly money to participate in your day, so it's important to thank your wedding party for all their assistance throughout the process. Make sure to properly thank your wedding party for all of their hard work and to show your appreciation for their support and friendship.


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VIA VICE by Mary Emily O'Hara
Marijuana has accounted for nearly half of all total drug arrests in the US for the past 20 years, according to the FBI's crime statistics. And according to the Department of Justice (DOJ), a large portion of the US illegal drug market is controlled directly by Mexican cartels. The DOJ's National Drug Intelligence Center, which has since been shut down, found in 2011 that the top cartels controlled the majority of drug trade in marijuana, heroin, and methamphetamine in over 1,000 US cities.
Now, those cartels and their farmers complain that marijuana legalization is hurting their business. And some reports could suggest that the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) is more interested in helping to protect the Mexican cartels' hold on the pot trade than in letting it dissipate.
Seven Mexican cartels have long battled for dominance of the US illegal drug market: Sinaloa, Los Zetas, Gulf, Juarez, Knights Templar, La Familia, and Tijuana. While some smaller cartels operate only along border regions in the Southwest and Southeast, giant cartels like Sinaloa have a presence on the streets of every single region.
Kentucky wants to grow hemp so badly, it's suing the federal government. Read more here.
The Washington Post reported on Tuesday that pot farmers in the Sinaloa region have stopped planting due to a massive drop in wholesale prices, from $100 per kilo down to only $25. One farmer is quoted as saying: "It's not worth it anymore. I wish the Americans would stop with this legalization."
VICE News talked to retired federal agent Terry Nelson, a former field level commander who worked to prevent drugs from crossing the southern border. Nelson said that before medical marijuana and state legalization in Washington and Colorado, about 10 million pounds of pot were grown in the US every year. But 40 million pounds came from Mexico.
Given the DEA's relationship with Sinaloa, and the agency's fury over legalized marijuana, it almost seems like the DEA wants to crush the legal weed market in order to protect the interests of their cartel friends. Almost.
Exact numbers on illegal drug trafficking are always hard to pin down, due to the black market nature of distribution and sales.
"Is it hurting the cartels? Yes. The cartels are criminal organizations that were making as much as 35-40 percent of their income from marijuana," Nelson said, "They aren't able to move as much cannabis inside the US now."
Seven important truths about how the world takes drugs in 2014. Read more here.
In 2012, a study by the Mexican Competitiveness Institute found that US state legalization would cut into cartel business and take over about 30 percent of their market.
Former DEA senior intelligence specialist Sean Dunagan told VICE News that, although it's too early to verify the numbers: "Anything to establish a regulated legal market will necessarily cut into those profits. And it won't be a viable business for the Mexican cartels — the same way bootleggers disappeared after prohibition fell."
DEA chief of operations James Capra told senators this January that legalization "scares us" and is "reckless and irresponsible." And the agency is continuing to crack down on marijuana.
Given the DEA's historic relationship with the Sinaloa cartel, and the agency's fury over legalized marijuana, it almost seems like the DEA wants to crush the legal weed market in order to protect the interests of their cartel friends. Almost.
'I am the person who handed over El Chapo': A VICE News exclusive. Read here.
"The DEA doesn't want the drug war to end," said Nelson, when asked about a possible connection between the agency's hatred of legal pot and its buddies in Sinaloa. "If it ends, they don't get their toys and their budgets. Once it ends, they aren't going to have the kind of influence in foreign government. I'm not a conspiracy theorist, but where there's smoke there's probably fire."
DEA and Sinaloa: A Mutually Beneficial Relationship
The Sinaloa cartel came to prominence in January when the "Fast and Furious" scandal surfaced, in which it was revealed that DEA agents ignored Sinaloa drug shipments and essentially granted immunity to cartel criminals in exchange for information.
The decade long relationship between Sinaloa and the DEA was detailed in the court testimony of Jesus Vicente Zambada-Niebla, also known as "El Mayito." El Mayito, son of Sinaloa leader Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, told a Chicago court that DEA agents offered him deals in exchange for ratting on rival cartels and Colombian drug lords.
In addition, the lawyer for Sinaloa cartel, Humberto Loya-Castro, told El Universal that DEA agents promised not to prosecute Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman Loera, whose high-profile arrest earlier this year by Mexican authorities came as a shock to many.
Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán captured in Mexico: What you need to know is here.
A 2011 letter from DEA head Michele Leonhart in response to an investigation by the federal oversight committee severely downplayed the agency's connection to Fast and Furious, stating that it was mainly an operation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) that the Phoenix DEA office assisted. El Mayito's testimony tells a far different story.
Dunagan was stationed in Mexico for two years working on DEA operations. He didn't see an obvious connection between the Fast and Furious and the DEA's US pot crackdown, but he did say that handling informants is "a really messy business."
'Technically, a DEA agent could still walk into any marijuana dispensary in Colorado and seize the money, and arrest everyone.'
"There is a temptation sometimes to prioritize a certain cartel or informant," Dunagan said. "And cartels know that. They exploit the relationship to provide information on their competitors. It creates these perverse incentives — you are investigating what your informant is telling you, not what they are doing."
DEA Versus Legalized and Medical Marijuana
At a Congressional Hearing on drug policy on April 2, Leonhart and her supporters announced their opposition to both the DOJ and Obama regarding marijuana policy, promising to continue to treat medical and recreational marijuana as a Schedule I illegal drug under federal law despite state legalization in Colorado and Washington.
The fact that pot remains on the federal list of high-priority illegal drugs has complicated state legalization, to say the least. Dunagan said that from a DEA perspective, even marijuana in a state that has legalized it is still illegal under federal law.
"So there's no such thing as a legal marijuana business," Dunagan said. "Technically, a DEA agent could still walk into any marijuana dispensary in Colorado and seize the money, and arrest everyone."
So why doesn't the DEA rush into the Rocky Mountain state and bust everyone? Because the president doesn't want them to. Sort of.
Obama has been called "schizophrenic" by Congress in regards to his waffling policy on marijuana. In January, the president told the New Yorker it was "important for [legalization] to go forward" in Washington and Colorado.
"Why, as a matter of policy, they continue to pursue it is another question. I think it's ideological. The majority of the agency perceives it as a moral crusade: drugs are bad, and it's my duty to stop them," said Dunagan, who now works with Law Enforcement Against Prohibition, a non-profit association of criminal justice professionals that oppose the drug war and favor legalization.
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Another way the DEA tries to shut down legal marijuana dispensaries, and medical marijuana clinics, is through the banks. While large banks like HSBC and Wachovia have gotten away with laundering billions in cartel drug money, famously referred to as "too big to jail" by Attorney General Eric Holder, banks have been meticulously instructed by the DEA not to work with any kind of marijuana facility.
Holder recanted that statement just yesterday, explaining that the DOJ is prosecuting two European banks for tax evasion. HSBC paid the government $1.9 billion to avoid criminal charges in 2012.
That's pennies compared to what the US spends on the drug war. According to the Drug Policy Alliance, we spend $51 billion per year fighting illegal drugs. A 2010 study by Harvard economist Jeffrey Miron found that not only would the US save tremendous amounts of money were it to end drug prohibition, legalizing could bring in an additional $46.7 billion in yearly tax revenue.
"We've spent 1.3 trillion since 1972 on the drug war. What have we gotten for that? Drugs are cheaper and easier to get than ever before," Nelson told VICE News.
Follow Mary Emily O'Hara on Twitter: @maryemilyohara


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Americans are buying less gasoline than they did just a few years back. While many people believe this is a good thing, it does present a problem: Most road construction is paid for with fuel taxes. Less gas tax revenue means less money for roads.
One reason gas purchases are down is that more people are driving more efficient cars, such as hybrid and electric vehicles. Now states are looking for solutions, including charging hybrids extra fees or imposing fees based on miles driven.
Sara Busch of Havertown, Pa., owns a 2011 Chevrolet Volt. "I'm really a stickler about staying below the speed limit — not to avoid a ticket but to maintain efficiency," she says. Recently, Busch says, she was achieving 94 miles to the gallon. That means she rarely stops at a gas station — good news for her, but not for the federal Highway Trust Fund.
For each gallon of gas sold in the U.S., 18.3 cents goes into the fund. Most of that is dedicated to road construction. This system worked well for about five decades — until the most recent recession, when people started driving less. In 2008, the fund ran out of money.
Polly Trottenberg, undersecretary for policy at the U.S. Department of Transportation, reminded a congressional subcommittee in July that Congress has been allocating money in recent years to keep the fund solvent.
"By the end of 2014, the Highway Trust Fund will be nearly depleted again and Congress will have transferred, over the course of the recent years, $54 billion in general funds to keep the program afloat," Trottenberg testified. Some members of Congress have talked about raising the federal gas tax, but there's been no movement on that.
On top of the federal gas tax, each state levies its own tax, mostly to pay for roads. These range from 8 cents a gallon in Alaska to about 50 cents a gallon in New York. State lawmakers have been searching for ways to make up the lost revenue.
"We've found more than 240 bills that have been introduced in 39 states and DC," says Jaime Rall, senior policy specialist at the National Conference of State Legislatures. Rall says 22 states have enacted legislation. She says Vermont, Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia are moving away from a cents-per-gallon tax and toward a percent-based gas tax. That could raise more money and help gas tax collections keep up with inflation.
Oregon is planning a program that could eventually replace that state's gas tax with a "road usage charge." The state will begin in 2015 with 5,000 volunteer participants who may pay 1.5 cents for every mile they drive.
While details haven't been worked out yet, the state agency plans to make several options available for measuring miles traveled. That may include using "infotainment" systems in newer cars — these often include navigation and smartphone integration along with the stereo system, says the program's manager, Jim Whitty with the Oregon Department of Transportation. If auto manufacturers include a way to track miles traveled, Whitty says, that would make a tax like this a lot easier to administer and simpler for users.
"They wouldn't have to add anything to the car," Whitty says. "All they have to say, is say, 'I want to use my system and agree to the report of those miles to the tax processor.' "
That makes sense to Toyota Prius owner Len Shatz of Cheltenham, Pa. "Let's say I drive 10 or 15 miles a day," says Shatz. "I shouldn't have to pay as much as someone who uses the roads a lot more."
A few states have considered something Washington state and Virginia have already done: charge an extra fee for electric and hybrid cars to make up for lost gas tax revenue.
Prius owner Pamela Harvey of Glenside, Pa., does not like that and argues it's fair for gas guzzlers to foot more of the country's road construction bill. "We should be the ones who get the bonus, for driving hybrids and moving this country forward," she says.
As federal and state policymakers look for ways to resolve the problem of declining gas tax revenue, here's one big problem they are likely to face: The gas tax has been relatively invisible for decades now — it was just part of the cost of a gallon of gas. But whatever comes next could be much more visible, such as a tax bill at the end of the year for how many miles you traveled. That could make implementing a solution to the current problem more difficult.
Copyright 2023 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.


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New footwear innovation launches through Vans' premium label
Debuting this spring, Vans celebrates the spirit of adventure with the introduction of the UltraRange, a versatile footwear innovation designed to traverse with you, wherever your wildest pursuits may lead. With a modern shape and new co-molded midsole construction, Vans' UltraRange is engineered with fundamental design tenets that emphasize advanced comfort, lightweight traction, and superior mobility, empowering your journey from the ground up.
Releasing worldwide May 20 through the exclusive Vault by Vans label, the limited-edition UltraRange UC LX model employs Vans' next generation of footwear technology in a slim-profile, low top design, blending premium leathers and ballistic nylon textiles for enhanced durability.
Offered in three classic monochromatic hues, the UltraRange debut is amplified by a unique partnership with select Vault by Vans retailers, engaging their vision to create striking visual campaigns inspired by themes of adventure, exploration, and discovery.
Across varying creative pursuits ranging from a behind the scenes look into the making of a Bodega store editorial, a nostalgic portrait of a painting with Blends, or a rare sunny afternoon roving London with UK musician Leks Rivers and FootPatrol, each partner conveys an insightful portrayal of the UltraRange in its natural exploratory element.
UltraRange UC LX Features
Vans' first-ever co-molded midsole merging UltraCush™ Lite foam cushioning with rubber inspired by Vans' original waffle outsole for elevated comfort and versatility
Seamless LuxLiner™ internal sock-fit construction for responsive shape
Vans' reverse waffle lug offering superior grip
With forthcoming releases to be announced throughout the year, the Vans UltraRange campaign embraces a life of exploration, enabling creative pursuits from all corners of the globe to inspire you to get there—new cities, new spots, new unknowns.
Vault by Vans UltraRange Campaign Partners:
DARKSIDE INITIATIVE (San Francisco)
FOOTPATROL (London)
The Vault by Vans UltraRange UC LX is available Saturday, May 20 at select Vans retailers in Europe, including:
END Clothing
Hanon Shop
Societe Anonime
Back Door
Kapa Dokya
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Alright folks
Fasten your seatbelts.
This recipe is a NEW HIT!
I {may} have eaten 1 or 4 of these babies.
I made some up for a dear friend of ours who had a birthday last weekend.
His wife said he LOVES Oreos.
So Oreos it was.
This recipe is honestly my new fave now….right up there with THIS one.
I found the recipe on….you guessed it….Pinterest.
{I like her already}.
And make extra.
1 package Oreo Cookies, regular size
1 package Mini Oreo Cookies, for decoration (optional)
1 package chocolate cake mix (mix according to directions on box)
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup butter (1 stick), room temperature
3 3/4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
cupcake liners
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix packaged cake mix according to directions (do not bake). Line cupcake tins with liner, place a regular size Oreo cookie in the bottom of each liner.
Take 1/2 of remaining cookies and chop coarsely and add to cake mix. Fill the cupcake tins. Bake for 15 minutes (or according to box directions). While cupcakes are baking make the frosting.
Cream together butter and cream cheese. Add vanilla, then add powdered sugar slowly until blended well. Chop remaining regular-sized Oreos very fine (I put the cookies in the food processor instead of trying to chop them up super fine and it worked out really well). Add to frosting. After cupcakes have cooled frost and decorate with Mini Oreos.


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