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Enang Akan is an associate attorney with the law firm. Ms. Akan joined Darrow Mustafa in 2018.
Ms. Akan concentrates her practice on patent preparation and prosecution in the areas of software, hardware, electronics, and semiconductors.
PROFESSIONAL Experience
Prior to pursuing a legal career, Ms. Akan worked as a senior design engineer, developing software and hardware in the semiconductor industry. As a software developer, Ms. Akan developed code for real-time testing of telecommunications servers. As a senior hardware design engineer, Ms. Akan developed architecture, logic design and simulation suites for reusable and configurable high speed communication IP blocks in FPGAs. She developed a reusable hardware verification environment for proving interoperability between in-house communication IP cores and industry standard leaders including Texas Instruments. She also has hands-on experience tearing down electrical products and reverse engineering semiconductor products specifically integrated circuits at the gate level.
Ms. Akan has industry experience in various aspects of high technology specifically in telecommunications and data networking. She has worked with market leaders in the field including Nortel Networks, Altera (now Intel), Xilinx, Ciena and Mitel Networks. In addition to working with several major high technology companies, Enang has worked as an independent consultant, and at several start-ups.
J.D., Michigan State University College of Law, cum laude, 2017
J.D., University of Ottawa Law School, 2017
B. A. Sc., Computer Engineering (Co-operative Education), magna cum laude, 1997
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State of Michigan
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Enang Akan
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BTS today is probably the world's most famous Kpop act. If you are one of the lucky ones that managed to get a ticket to their sold out concerts, here is Zutter's usual concert guide…Read More
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Samuel Seo is a man in progress. A never-ending challenge of new musical styles defines his ambitious musical career. While Seo's previous releases focused on conceptualization of his ego and identity, the main theme of the new album, is about living in concord, becoming harmonized with everyone else…Read More
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"IDOL" is a celebration of BTS and all they've come to stand for. It has an interesting mix of traditional Korean rhythms from percussion instruments such as the ggwenggari, jing and janggu and South African house music beats, but did you spot all the easter eggs?Read More
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10 Years from Now
A lot of things will be different. We will (hopefully) see the other side of this presidency. Melissa McCarthy will be impersonating someone who doesn't inflame so many so much that the comic relief is like water in a desert. Social change, that has been needed for so long, will have made progress and we will be advocating for the marginalized people of present time 2027 (*gasp*).
I digress, this is not a post about how I hope the world will be different in ten years. It's a post about the hopes for how my life might look in ten years. It was a writing prompt in The 52 Lists Project that (l'm awfully behind in). I wrote some thoughts and then a brief paragraph fantasizing about what a day-in-the-life 10 years from now might look like and it was so enjoyable I wanted to share. After reading over the off-the-cuff thoughts I wrote I realized the majority could fit into three categories:
Simple & Slow
Present Over Perfect is one of the three books I'm casually reading and each time I find time to do so something resonated so deeply I almost think I could have written this book somewhere in the multiverse. The subtitle is "Leaving Behind Frantic for a Simpler, More Soulful Way of Living ". She talks about her life as a writer, mother, wife and traveling speaker, her gluttony for life, always moving and doing and overcommitting. If I were at a public reading or a conference wherein she was speaking I would have sunk lower and lower in my seat as she listed my own faults. Specifically the overcommitting bit and specifically when it comes to social engagements and planning others celebrations-- because if you know me you know I love the celebrate anything and everything because... LIFE!
Yet when we moved to Bellingham, after the chaos that is moving, I found myself forced to learn to rest. Not rest like sleep, that was definitely not happening; finding deep, grounding, soulful rest. Now, nine months postpartum and ten months since our move I feel more settled and free than ever. Next comes the practice of mindfulness, learning to keep at this slow living. This fueled my imagination as I imagined our life ten years from now...
My alarm rings to wake me from a full night's rest. (No longer are there little babes toddling in at 6:30am.) I roll over to my husband, we are going on 15 years of marriage. We've had some hard times but we are happily married. The depth of relationship past conflict has caused has made our beginning years look like we were near strangers. The boys, now 11 & 13, are already awake but have poured themselves some cereal. They're working on homework for school and/or (probably more likely) scrolling on whatever social media is popular by then. Tyler is home from work travel and his days home are busy but not frantic. He doesn't have to be to the office until a late morning meeting so he walks the boys to school. After they leave I pour my second cup of coffee and sit down in my home-office to work at my next writing deadline. We live in the pacific northwest still. Our house is small, maybe not a tiny house but definitely not any bigger than what we need and hopefully still walking distance from a large body of water. We keep up the tradition of family hiking on Saturdays or Sundays, it's our church.
We make a modest income, nothing outrageous but definitely more than we expected. We may have gotten swept away throughout the years, buying things we didn't need, but for the most part we keep it simple valuing experiences over material things. We are intentional with our resources and hope to always stay generous with all the resources we have. We are possibly in the beginning stages of adopting an older child but because I have no framework to know what that might look like, where this child might be from or the circumstances, this is where my imagination ends.
We have framily dinners every week -- even the ones Ty is away. This is how we stay intentional with relationships we deeply care for and continue showing up even on the weeks we feel beat up by life's circumstances. We see our friends as family and also pursue our biological family consistently.
Curious & Empathetic
Our curiosity will hopefully never find an end. I for one can devour memoirs and self-improvement books like food. I've always been this way, never finding much interest in fiction books, which drives Ty mad. We both listen to a handful of podcasts each week about the world we live in, exposing ourselves to others' experiences of life and knowledge beyond our own. We stay curious about ourselves and how we operate, how we might better love one another and people outside our home.
It's hard for me to include or imagine our relationship with our boys. They are so young that I've only had fleeting glimpses into what they might be like. But my hope is they'll fully believe and embrace what we tell them every night: they are love and accepted.
What an extremely encouraging exercise. In the past prompts like this would give me anxiety. Mostly because I feared the future for so long because I felt I needed to have crazy amounts of success in my career, not realizing success is beyond that.
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Many reality shows on the air seem inclusive, but they only accept a small group of people.
On World of Dance, the dancers accepted on the show truly come from all around the world. Not only can anyone try out for the show, but they can also be children under 17 or adults over the age of 18.
World of Dance also allows for dancers to appear solo or in teams of 4+. On the show, the teams or solo/small group performers are split into two groups each, Upper and Junior, which is reflective of their age.
If you're not familiar yet with the set up for World of Dance, the show has five rounds of competition where the dancers do their best to impress the judges.
The Qualifiers is where the dancers fight to earn a score of 85 or higher to earn the place on the show. Next comes the Duels, where survivors of round one go head-to-head to see who can make it to the next round.
After the Duels, the survivors compete for some of the final spots left. There are 12 spots in the Division Final, six for the Upper teams and six for the Junior teams.
On this season of World of Dance, The Kings took the stage to compete for a spot as an Upper Team, as their team members are between the ages of 17 and 27.
The Kings full bio is on NBC's website for World of Dance:
The Kings, who are known in the dance community for their high-flying tricks and never-before-seen stunts, may be the most famous group of dancers you never heard of… yet. They are some of the most sought-after choreographers in Bollywood and they have won almost every competition India has to offer, including "India's Got Talent." Additionally, they were the first team from India to achieve a bronze medal at the 2015 World Hip-Hop Dance Championship.
The 2015 Bollywood movie "ABCD: Any Body Can Dance 2" depicts their real-life story of trial and triumph. Their years of hard work and persistence have paid off as The Kings of India have now come to "World of Dance" to take the next step in their quest for world domination.
For their qualifiers performance, The Kings pulled off moves that should not even be possible. One man jumped over four other dancers while making it look like he was using them as a lift.
Their skill was so impressive, judge Derek Hough held his face in shock and awe. By the end of the dance, he literally leaped out of his chair to show off his excitement.
What did you think of the jumps that these dancers were able to pull off? I can't wait to see what else they do on this season.
World of Dance airs on NBC on Sunday nights at 8 PM. You can watch the next new episode on Sunday, April 14, 2019.
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Because of my education and my internships at Airbus, Enterprise, and Edward Jones, I've had amazing, real-world experience. It's sure to make a difference standing out from the competition. Spring Hill raises the bar when it comes to preparing students for the work world.
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Graduates of the Financial Economics concentration leave the Hill with an impressive skill set, and continue to hone their skills in a variety of career paths. The accomplishments of Spring Hill College's Financial Economics majors are extremely impressive.
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Less is more, parents want to reduce tech in schools
Last week The New York Times ran a story titled, "The Digital Gap Between the Rich and Poor Kids is Not What We Expected." Research shows that low-income kids spend about 2 hours more a day on screens outside of school—due to many factors, such as less access to after school enriching experiences. The article looks at concerns that lower-income public schools will become screen saturated, while private schools will have more resources for less screen saturation.
The author writes about how affluent parents, generally with students in private schools, are demanding less screen time in school. The reality is, it is not only wealthy parents that are raising concerns about the amount of screen time in schools, but parents from all socioeconomic backgrounds are doing so.
Fact: Schools experience pressure to have tech on their campuses from tech companies, administration, and others. Schools want to do well by their students and tech has been sold as a quick fix. For example, schools keep hearing from tech and curriculum companies that ways to "personalize and customize learning" is right around the corner. Unfortunately, it has been a very long corner with no impressive results yet.
A quick fix example in the NYT article that shocked me is that Utah is rolling out an online preschool, which 10,000 children are enrolled thus far—no joke. Given that Utah lacks a state-funded traditional preschool program, one can see how the screen has stepped in.
Older students know when screen time is not adding value. Two weeks ago I was speaking at a large education conference where I heard this often. For example, a high school World History teacher said that whenever he introduces a computer-based program, students immediately chime in and ask, "What is the purpose of it, why even do it online?"
Let's look at the situation around cell phones. My team and I conducted a national survey last year about cell phones in schools where we found that public middle schools are much more likely to allow students to carry phones all day (66%) compared to private schools (34%) where phones are kept in lockers or backpacks. When students are allowed to carry their phones, research shows they are much more likely to sneak them in class. There is no judgment here—they are not bad students if they sneak—it is just very hard for some students to resist the pull of everything happening on their personal phone. Research shows grades and emotional well being are improved with the policies that private schools are doing more often.
Last week I spoke to Kristina Rodgers, the principal at my daughter's public high school in Seattle where they changed their cell phone policy this year to ban access during class. She said the new rule has been easy to enforce and the results are apparent by the way kids are focusing more than before. At the recent curriculum night, parents burst out in applause when the new policy was mentioned.
Rodgers told me how discouraging it is that her school is the only public high school out of 12 in the area that has her policy while several of the elite private high schools in the area have banned phones during class time.
Many of you know about our site AwayForTheDay.org that gives tools to get better phone policies in schools and we are super excited that, due to parent and teacher request, we have created posters that can be put up in schools! Click HERE, and press the button that says "free posters," download them, and then you will see several to choose from. These posters will help reinforce good cell phone practices.
We are looking for feedback from people whose school has made a change to their cell phone policy in the past year. If your school has made a change recently, would you mind clicking here to answer 3 quick questions?
In summary, the reason the NYT article is important is that it addresses one of the issues I am most passionate about: How to get parents and schools working together to do best by our children. All parents and educators want kids to learn and do wonderful things in school and to have meaningful interactions with teachers, peers, and staff. No one wants children glued to screens all day in school.
Questions to discuss for this week's TTT:
Do you have friends at different schools that have different technology use policies and practices? If so, how do they differ?
When is a screen-based activity used in a class in a way that seems really useful?
When is one used that does not seem useful?
Do you agree or disagree with this statement: "A screen-based program is able to motivate and get students excited about learning material as well as a good teacher."
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Thousands of schools around the world have presented Screenagers to their students, staff, and families, and many tell us they are committed to continuing the conversation around supporting screen time balance for their students. Educators can now access the film plus a 3-part Professional Development series developed by Learners Edge and Screenagers to dramatically impact the culture of learning in your school. Request more information about this 6-hour ready-to-use Professional Development module.


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Let's face it, there are bullies and opinionated people everywhere, even in a galaxy far, far away. However, when people single out, and continually attack someone on social media, well, that is NEVER acceptable.
Star Wars fans around the globe have been coming to the side of actress Kelly Marie Tran after she has been on the defense against this type of social media harassment. Director Rian Johnson and Mark Hamill have gotten involved and shown their undying support of this lovely actress.
Now the art community is joining in with a new fan art campaign called "Fan Art For Rose." Simply click the hash tag #fanartforrose on Twitter or Instagram and you can see all kinds of art dedicated to her character, "Rose Tico," in "The Last Jedi." Here is a look at just SOME of our favorites.
Kelly, please know that there are more folks on your side, who support you and can't wait to see what you do next, than against you… Just remember…
"This is how we win. Not fighting what we hate. Saving what we love."
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Hi Everyone – It's time for Peace of Cake in Sidcup. This is next Tuesday It will be lovely
to come together against terror, against division and against fear – see you on Tuesday, Please kindly share – everyone welcome – cake contributions to share welcome too but not necessary!! #standwithlondon, #peaceofcake, #moreincommon, #strongertogether


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Wish I'd said that - February 9, 2018
"'Don't you swelter all day in the sun?' Epictetus asked rhetorically [comparing watching the logistically nightmarish ancient Olympic games to life generally]. 'Aren't you jammed in with the crowds? Isn't it hard to get a bath? Aren't you soaked to the bone whenever it rains? Don't the din and the shouting and the petty annoyances drive you completely mad? But of course you put up with it all because it's an unforgettable spectacle.'"
Tony Perrottet, author of The Naked Olympics, in Ottawa Citizen July 17, 2004


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These examples point to a very prominent theme which is exemplified by the above quote - knowledge, or sometimes just the pursuit of knowledge, is a very dangerous thing to do in the world created by Lovecraft. His protagonists are very often motivated either by being scientists looking to advance their knowledge or ordinary people looking to solve a mystery that is somehow related to them. In both cases, they get to a point where they delve too far or learn too much and subsequently gain insight into things which would have best been left unnoticed. This quest for forbidden knowledge is often aided by technology - William Dyer and Danforth are only able to reach the ruins in the Antarctic via plane. Another example would be Herbert West, one of the main characters of Herbert West - Reanimator, a medical student who invents a serum that can bring dead people back to life. His desire to perfect it eventually leads to his long and slow decline, ending with his death at the hands of his own creations.
Transferring these elements and themes from literature to movies or television series is rather straightforward since creators have many tools at hand which can help them convey thoughts and reactions of characters. But what about media that put the recipient into the place of the character? Tabletop games, while not being a particularly new phenomenon per se have in recent years garnered the interest of creators looking to expand franchises into more participatory forms. From long standing fictional universes like Star Wars to relatively recent transmedia realizations such as The Walking Dead, more and more games are being released.
H.P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos is no exception to this - the year 1987 saw the release of Arkham Horror by the role-playing game publisher Chaosium, a boardgame which lets the players choose from a pool of characters and then try to prevent the "Doom of Arkham" by closing supernatural gates which lead to worlds and places from Lovecraft's works. The game was an extraordinary success, selling out completely and winning the "Best Fantasy or Science Fiction Boardgame of 1987" award. It returned in 2005 when a heavily overhauled version was released by tabletop game publisher Fantasy Flight Games. Again, it was very successful and received not only a total of eight expansions but also spawned a series of spin-off games, f.e. Eldritch Horror and The Elder Sign, which follow the same concept.
The resurgence of boardgames in the face of the establishment of enormous transmedia franchises seems quite peculiar, considering that we live in an era where digital media are very prominent and easily overshadow the other analog types. As Paul Booth puts it, we are currently undergoing a "board game renaissance" (Booth, "Paratextuality in Contemporary Board Games" 1), which makes the investigation of these new games all the more interesting. The goal of this study will be to analyze Arkham Horror in in order to show that the interplay between the themes of knowledge, technology and (in)sanity play a major role in the board game. This does not only include the game mechanics involved, but also the various texts presented in the game itself. These elements are of particular interest since they award the players with opportunities to interact with the Cthulhu Mythos, a feature which is often seen as one of the major strengths of games. For this, an interdisciplinary approach will be needed since any attempt at exploring where these elements are found and how they affect the game necessitates not only textual analysis, but also an investigation of the transference into a different medium and a thorough look at game rules and mechanics.


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Have you been "Surved"? BlueHour Partners up with Sun Surveyor
By Paul Nguyen
In the modern day, the apps that live on our smartphones have their grubby little fingerprints on nearly everything that we do, taking the hard work out of many daily tasks like navigation, banking, and communication. I'm not sure if this has this made us more efficient, more lazy, more dependent, or maybe a combination of the three. But for better or for worse, our daily lives have changed forever because of what we can carry in our pockets, and similarly, the way working and hobbyist photographers prepare for their shoots has been evolving.
Just 10 years ago, the landscape shots that I now make for a living would have required research and calculations with maps, compasses, and sun/moon/star charts, and then at least a day of on-location scouting to see the precise angles and paths of the celestial bodies through the sky above my subject, before I even take the cap off of the lens. Now, this kind of preparation can often be done in just minutes with an app called Sun Surveyor that bundles all of these tasks into a neat package. I can prepare for a shot anywhere in the world, even for a location I've never set foot on before, as far in advance as I'd like.
Why Sun Surveyor?
There are several apps out there that perform similar functions. Photopills is chock full of features, but is extremely cumbersome and complicated to use. The Photographer's Ephemeris was the first app of its kind on the scene, but has since been surpassed by other apps in terms of comprehensiveness and tool selection. Sun Surveyor, available for Android or iOS devices, is in my opinion the best smartphone app for helping me plan my landscape photo shoots, thanks to its combination of features and simplicity.
Main components
The basic and free version of Sun Surveyor, called Sun Surveyor Lite, gives you the simple 3-D compass tool that lets you orient yourself in your shooting environment and overlays the calculated path of the sun throughout the day, and precise times for sunrise, sunset, and twilight periods.
It also includes the Ephemeris, a detailed chart of information about the sun.
The true power of Sun Surveyor is revealed when you upgrade to the paid full version, which you'll want to do if you're even halfway serious about using the app to improve your photography. With the full version, you get:
- The addition of complete information and predictions about the moon and milky way in the ephemeris and visualization modules.
- Map View: A Google map of your chosen location with a compass overlay showing the predicted paths of the sun, moon, and milky way galaxy
- Live View: An augmented reality view of your environment made using your device's camera and Sun Surveyor's sun, moon, and milky way paths
- Street View: Uses Google Street View to show a 360 degree view of accessible locations anywhere in the world with Sun Surveyor's prediction overlays
- Photo Opportunities: A list of upcoming significant photo moments, such as full moon rises, and milky way appearances.
All of Sun Surveyor's modules allow you to manually choose any location, date, and time, so you can prepare for a shoot at any place on earth, for any time!
BlueHour "surves" up some killer tutes
While we'd been using Sun Surveyor for several years and even teaching it to our students in workshops and tours, the app itself had never had any formal demo or usage tutorials for its users. But thanks to our intimate knowledge of the app, we were enlisted by the developer to create this much-needed material. So, Sun Surveyor is now easier to use than ever, thanks to the complete line of video tutorials that we produced about the app! We walk you through the app in a quick overview lesson, then go into greater detail on each specific component of the app, and then give you actual usage scenarios for shooting the sunrise, milky way, and full moon (a Supermoon, no less!). You can view our videos here on our website, or in the app itself in the 'Help' section.
Adam, the developer, had some nice words regarding our new partnership too:
A bright future for Sun Surveyor and BlueHour
Download the app here and try it for yourself, and you'll see just how amazing it is. And the next time you come on a tour with us, you'll get to learn how to use it to dial up some amazing shots in the world's most picturesque locations. Check out our 2018 tours here!


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Boeing loses case against Denmark over fighter jet deal
COPENHAGEN, March 23 (Reuters) - Boeing lost a lawsuit against Denmark on Friday which related to the Danish government's decision to buy Lockheed Martin's F-35 Lightning II combat jets in preference to Boeing's F/A 18 Super Hornets.
Boeing had taken Denmark to court over a lack of access to documents used in the government's decision to buy the Lockheed Martin jets.
"The court has found that the authorities' decisions on refusal of access to the documents are legal and valid," Copenhagen's city court said in a summary of the verdict on its website on Friday.
Boeing said it was disappointed by the decision and would now review it and consider how to proceed.
After Denmark decided to buy 27 of Lockheed Martin's new warplanes in 2016, Boeing complained that the evaluation process for the planes competing for the order had been "flawed" and demanded access to the documents in the case.
"Boeing initiated this legal action to gain a better understanding of the evaluation process, in which we believe the Ministry made a number of critical errors and omissions in its evaluation," Boeing said in a statement on Friday.
Denmark's defence ministry had denied Boeing access because the U.S. company had not specified which documents it wanted to see, and that it would too large a task to find all documents since preparations for the order began in 2005. (Reporting by Teis Jensen and Stine Jacobsen. Editing by Jane Merriman)
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Club + Bars
Come for the jalapeño margaritas, stay for the mariachis and Mexican food at this Brickell spot
The bar
Cantina La Veinte
The vibe
Mexican style meets Art Deco at this culinary gem tucked away inside the Icon in Brickell. Boasting views of Biscayne Bay and Brickell Key and live mariachi performances Wednesday through Saturday from 8:30-10:30 p.m. and Sundays from 3-5 p.m., it's the perfect spot for an impromptu rumba paired with Central American flavors and handcrafted cocktails.
The deal
Ladies can enjoy complementary craft margaritas at the bar on Wednesdays from 5-10 p.m. Happy hour runs from 4-8 p.m. Monday through Friday at the bar and includes half off Mexican beers, classic margaritas and select cocktails.
Something to sip
A classic with a kick, Cantina La Veinte's Jalapeño Margarita blends Tanteo Jalapeño tequila, Cointreau, fresh lime juice and agave.
Other sips
For something floral and sweet, the Mexico Lindo y Querido is a refreshing concoction of Hendricks Gin, strawberry puree, Palomino Fino sherry and lime juice garnished with rosemary sprigs and mint leaves. On the smokier side, the Besame Mucho combines Montelobos Mezcal, grapefruit juice, maraschino syrup and lime juice finished off with a Tajin rim.
Something to savor
You can make your own tacos at Cantina La Veinte, but we suggest the pork chop served in adobo sauce with pineapple, cilantro and onions. Pair it with the Arroz Verde de Cilantro, white rice cooked in cilantro broth with grilled seasonal vegetables and chile güero aioli. Those with a heartier appetite can opt for the Sopes de Wagyu, Clear Creek Wagyu served on handmade corn masa topped with bone marrow, sour cream, queso fresco, black beans and chorizo. Cap it off with the Mango Panna Cotta, enrobed in white chocolate and served with house-made frozen yogurt.
The recipe
Jalapeño Margarita
2 ounces of Tanteo Jalapeño tequila
3/4 ounce of Cointreau
1 ounce of fresh lime juice
1/4 ounce of agave
The rest
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Come join Art Way Alliance at the first ever Comic con in Columbia, MD. Held by the great people at Galactic Con, this event will be vendors, artists, and special costumed guests! The local chapter of the 501st and Rebel Alliance, two volunteer Star Wars group, will also be there showing off some sweet light saber action moves.
Art Way Alliance will be there with a bunch of artists. Expect inking and coloring demos throughout the day and large coloring pages. Come early and even create your own superhero mask!
We'll be offering the following workshops:
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Be Your Own Superhero - We may not live in a world where people fly or lift cars, but we can all discover our own super-powers and be a real super-hero! Join a fun workshop and learn about the great heroes and heroines of comics who are more popular today than ever! Learn what it takes to be a real super-hero, and design your own super-hero look! Charles Sellner of Visionary Comics instructs.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Creativity in Comics - From concept to completion this workshop covers the process of creating a comic book. There are many steps in making a comic book, and in this class students will learn how to focus ideas into a single concept for a story, story boarding, layout, and much more. Local Comic Writer/ Creator Keir Lyles will also discuss his own creation process and help students flesh out some ideas.
3:00 Pm - 4:00 PM The Art of Drawing Chibi - Chibi, which means "small child," is a style formed from Japanese anime and manga that exaggerates features like head size and shape, height, and eye size. In this class students will learn to transform a character into a Chibi! We will explore different styles of Chibi as well as pinpointing key features to capture the identity and attitude of a character. Dennis Johnson instructs.
Come on out! Tickets are $10.00 for individuals and $20.00 for families - meaning mom, dad, and kids! We can't wait to see you there!


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Sometimes we don't think that the small decisions we make in life amount to much of anything. Things like the decisions we make everyday, the time we spend doing things, the desires of our heart, what we think about, etc…
But ask yourself the question, "Where would I be if…" and fill in the blank with memories of both good or bad things. Where would I be if I didn't break free from that sin, or where would I be if I had followed the will of God?
Ephesians 5:17 says, "Don't act thoughtlessly but to understand what the Lord wants you to do."
So I ask the question again, "Where would you be if you applied Ephesians 5:17 to your life?"
How did you engage your "one" this week? Did you hang out with them? Invite them to anything? Did God provide any cool opportunities with them this week?
- What are some "small things" that you foolishly overlook or think don't matter, but look back and realize they truly do matter?
- Why do you think you act carelessly in these small matters?
- Do you think these "small things" matter to God? Why?
- What are some areas you need to start acting wisely in?
- How can you start acting wisely in these little things?
- How will living carefully in regard to the small things we mentioned earlier help us make the most of every opportunity for the gospel?
Walk with integrity in the small things this week. Ask the Holy Spirit to provide the reminders you need so that you don't compromise, even in small ways. Ask God to use your walk as a witness to others this week!


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Fifty-Two Weeks
Earlier in 2017, I took a turn with my photography. Since leaving school, I had seen myself as a documentary photographer which such talents were primarily used to shoot events. And I love shooting events–nothing is more fun to me than being able to people watch during something like Film On The Rocks and capture the emotion of the crowd and the performers. But that's easy for me. I needed to venture into unfamiliar and somewhat frightening areas in order to grow. I decided to shoot portraits.
Shooting portraits for me was frightening because I didn't do well with it when in school. I failed the portraiture class twice before finding a way to muddle through it. So I had never developed a love for shooting or working directly with people. But I do love a well done portrait. It's honestly what drew me into going to school for photography. Work from Richard Avedon, Irving Penn and Mary Ellen Matthews stirred that feeling in me that makes me love photography. When I saw a documentary short on photography, I realized I could do portraits any way I wanted and the way I wanted is more of an editorial approach. The shooting, turns out, was actually the easy part. It was the connecting to people that was the hard part. I had to face the fact that I was and still am, very introverted; and being one on one with another person is hard to do.
But no matter, I am determined. I just had to teach myself to start a conversation–from nothing–easy, right? I started with my friends with the objective to start a conversation with them, from nothing. They provided me with a practice space and a great portfolio to start with. What I was shooting, quickly got closer and closer to what I saw in my head. I began to feel more confident in my abilities to both shoot a good portrait and carry on a conversation to help the person feel more comfortable in front of the camera. Because let's face it, no matter how friendly you are with your photographer, you get awkward when a lens is pointed at you. You're in the spotlight and so many people don't like having all the focus on them.
I hit a few bumps along the way. Some wanted to edit my work thinking they could do better, some tried to take advantage of my generosity (not a friend, don't worry), and some just flat out didn't like what I produced. And I will admit, at the beginning of this journey, that affected me. But, will I let all that hinder me, or will I allow myself to learn from it? I took some time off to really think about that and how I wanted to approach those problems. I would never have let such things deter me, but I had to figure out how I was going to handle situations like these.
So, I have a style of portraiture that I'm happy with. My background in documentary shows in these portraits. They are editorial photographs of people. What exactly do I do with that? It's not like editorial portraits are in demand. You don't see editorial portraits of all your friends in your news feed. What exactly do I do with this? I am not and never will be the type of photographer that shoots your traditional family portrait. It takes a certain type of personality for that, and as friendly as I am, that's just not me. I know people who do this well and I can't, nor do I want to compete with them. It's not the work I want to do anyway. This is where the next evolution of my photohgraphy begins.
Fifty-Two Weeks is a way of challenging myself to grow. Yes, I've given it a name. Naming something makes it official, right? I love getting to know the people I work with. I know so many people who lead incredibly interesting lives and do amazing things. So, why not combine that editorial portrait with a column about them? Explain to the world why these people are as awesome as they are. But not just a few lines about this awesome thing they did last week. I've teamed up with Greth Patterson to write a thousand words about what makes this person interesting and I've given myself a year to refine this whole approach.
First up is myself. Not that I'm an incredibly interesting person, by any means. And I'm not here to sound my own horn about how awesome I am. But, I needed a new profile picture and a place to begin. I'm just kidding. I feel that a project should always start with yourself and your reasons for taking such a journey.
Through this process, I hope I can learn to really hone my skills with my camera and maybe even learn to write a bit better. And hopefully along the way, we can meet some really cool people doing the things they're most passionate about.


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Nick Wells has signed with South Georgia Tormenta FC ahead of the inaugural season for USL League One in 2019. Wells played in the midfield two years for Tormenta FC and will now begin his first professional contract with the franchise, pending league and federation approval.
At 6 feet and 180 pounds, the Atlanta native was a starter during Tormenta FC's undefeated regular season and first Deep South Division championship title.
"Nick will be a fantastic addition to our team," said Head Coach and VP of Player Development John Miglarese. "His pace and ability to get forward as a wing back will allow our team to be dynamic going forward.
"I've really enjoyed coaching him over the last two PDL seasons, and he has definitely earned his shot at the professional level."
Wells majored in Sports Management with a minor in Business at Georgia Southern University. He graduated in May 2018. During his time playing for the GSU men's soccer team, Wells appeared on the Sun Belt All-Conference Team twice and was also the Sun Belt Player of the Week twice.
"When you choose to play for Tormenta FC, you become part of a family," says Wells. "You won't find anything like it anywhere else. I'm so blessed and honored to be given this opportunity to continue playing for such an amazing club full of amazing people with amazing fans."


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September 24, 2010
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I think Riley is coming along really well, if this is only his second set of lessons.ReplyDelete
It is interesting to see a slightly different way of training things. We also teach a nose touch to an unbaited target. That way the dog is looking to you for the reward after touching the target, rather than than fussing around the person at the end with all the treats.
Also interesting to see the stick being used to teach the weave poles. We just use the channel weaves all the way. As the channel gets narrower the dog starts to have to step slightly around the poles, which gets more obvious as the poles are gradually moved in to a straight line. We gradually start lifting the poles up towards vertical as that channel disappears.
And like the previous commenter said, clicker training is great:)
Thanks :) Riley is just blossoming with every class. I think this is week 12.ReplyDelete
Yea, now realizing how highly food motivated Riley is, I kinda wish we used an unbaited target and he would look to me for the treat. I just don't know if I should ask them to change the target for him?
I think I'll start trying it at home with the clicker, like y'all suggested.
I also like the channel method way better! It's what I use at home :) and Riley does so much better with it.
I'm curious to know the background of your instructors and where they came up with these methods. I don't think these methods are doing you any favors -- They are producing a dog who is overly focused on your instructors because they are the deliverers of good things (that should be your job). I also don't think that these methods are producing any understanding of the obstacle performances themselves, as evidenced by Riley making no attempt whatsoever to keep his bum on the contact equipment (swinging it around pretty much every time to get in a better position to eat the food). The weave training is totally bizarre and I find it bothersome that they have you facing the wrong way. In agility, your feet should practically always be pointing where you want your dog to go -- IE: forward. Your instructors have some really odd ideas. The good news is that it looks like Riley is having loads of fun, but I really do feel that you would progress faster with different training methods. If you have other options in your area, I might suggest that you give them a try when these classes are over -- Just to try something new and see how it goes. I just can't wrap my head around these training methods and think they must be designed to make "pet people" happy.ReplyDelete
This is their web page, http://www.flashpaws.com/ReplyDelete
I have tons of fun/learn a lot in the classes and I think Riley and I could go far with what we are learning. To me they seem like they know what they are doing (but I am very new in the sport) I just maybe think with a different contact strategy Riley could do better. I may bring it up to them.
He is looking good =) =) Love his wiggley tail over the dogwalk!ReplyDelete
You may want to try with the contacts...when he comes off the end rather then you putting him back on, he just no longer gets a reward and has to re-position himself. Since you putting him physically back on is not giving him much feedback that what he did was not right. Just something to consider! Glad you are enjoying it though!


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Well, I certainly feel more myself after a week back home and a weekend of making some deliciously chocolately treats. I'm happy to post about my enlightenment after making Jackie's recipes and also talk about her Kickstarter campaign for her wonderful new show Chocabaret, which is something she's been wanting to delve into for a while now.
First off, Jackie "The Singing Chef" Gordon is awesome. And you may think I throw that word around but for her she encompasses it. I met her because of Pie Party Live a couple years ago and she's an amazingly selfless person who has connected the tri-state foodie community, organizes amazing events, helps a bunch of charities, and is always giving of her time and knowledge to help others. So it was a real blessing to be embraced into this community and I owe that to Jackie.
And I'm more than glad to talk about Chocabaret and also add to the praise that Jackie knows what she is talking about when it comes to chocolate!
Chocabaret is about chocolate, obviously, but also about how to make it, how to recognize decadent chocolates for taste and for baking. It's a show not just for food lovers but for enthusiasts and heck if you like chocolate in and of itself you should be interested.
I'm not quite there yet in regards to making chocolates from scratch, but I did decide to do a few recipes of Jackie's from the reci-tees that have a picture of her original recipe on the front and the recipe on the back. Of the five reci-tees available I did three. And I guarantee you, they were good.
The Recipes
Supposedly it was summer (i.e., humid) upon my return or still in spring technically. That was not so this past weekend and the tail end of last week. So making hot chocolate on what may have been a hot and muggy day turned into making it on a chilly day and then having it on a chilly and rainy day that just got chillier and windier. It was perfect.
I hadn't thought to make hot chocolate myself. I'm a Swiss Miss person or go for steamed cider in the colder months. But it was easy and tasty!
Take unsweetened cocoa powder add in milk and heavy cream, sugar, a cinnamon stick and boil all the ingredients and you have yourself some kick butt hot chocolate. The unsweetened cocoa ups the ante for sure because there's no added processing in it. (I always have unsweetened cocoa powder on hand.) And you can keep it and nuke it and it's still good (and pretty filling as well). I added some caramel--you may want to add 1/4 or more for the liquid ratio of this recipe to taste it. It did kick up the sweetness but still chocolate was first and foremost and it was really great. I don't know if I can go back to Swiss Miss or Land-O-Lakes brand after this. And considering how simple it was there'd be no reason to.
Again, I do like my store brand stuff. I was raised with Jell-O and it has a deep place in my heart. I grew up with Jell-O brand pudding and gelatin and I hadn't really thought about making pudding from scratch. But again, simple. Just as it was for me to make panna cotta from scratch, it was so with pudding. Don't know why it took me so long to delve in and try doing so.
The taste is not chalky like you'd get from store brand and I'm sure that's part of the process for it to keep for long periods of time. But Jackie's is rich and super chocolatey, just like the hot chocolate. Big flavors come in these recipes and I enjoyed it thoroughly. Sweet? Yes. Too sweet? Not at all. Pair with some homemade whipped cream (heck, I had a bunch of heavy cream available) and it is a really tasty treat and can feed numerous people in the one batch you make.
I think I did over stir or cook mine because it wasn't as soft and malleable. While solid it tended to crack a bit after refrigeration. But the taste was still delicious and I'm eating the whole Tupperware full myself. No help needed, thank-you-very-much.
Ah, brownies. So simple to make and yet they make everyone happy. Brownies and blondies are go-to desserts but while they may seem easy (thanks to boxes from Duncan Hines and Betty Crocker) doing them from scratch to get the right consistency takes some skill. And yet again, Jackie nails it with this recipe!
You have unsweetened/dark chocolate in the mixture and semi-sweet and milk chocolate morsels added in once the batter is mixed. Bake but don't over bake so that it still remains a bit fudgy and this is chocolate overload. Have your milk ready, people!
I have no shame in saying each of these items served as my dinner or lunch on various occasions throughout the week. And I am eager (read: terrified) to hear what my dentist has to say when I see him next week after this chocolate indulgence.
These are easy recipes, with great and huge chocolate flavors putting it at the forefront but not too overwhelming in the sweet department compared to what you may have gotten from the packet, cup, or box. If you like these (and I'm sure you will) it will change your mind about the store brand stuff. These three are just a few recipes that illustrate Jackie's knowledge of not only food but of chocolate.
Speaking of...
The Kickstarter campaign started last Tuesday. It's continuing on for another 21 days as of this posting. If you read Jackie's mission and inspiration you will fully understand what she wants to provide to attendees and why it'd be a great addition to New York as well as the food scene.
The gist: You get to taste an array of chocolate, Jackie sings, and you chat about chocolate exploring new flavors and learning more about origins and the differences. This is an interactive chocolate tasting and an intimate gathering as well.
I know, you may have been sold on chocolate alone but hey getting educated about it too?! Bonus. Tasting some of the best chocolate available in NYC? BIG selling point. And being serenaded to. Heck yeah!
I'm sure many of you must know by now (especially for you Veronica Mars fans) if you don't reach the goal for Kickstarter...no money! So it's imperative that we help Jackie hit the $11,500 mark in these next few weeks. She's an instrumental part of the foodie scene and wants to bring more to it. How can you not love that idea. And again, CHOCOLATE!
So I urge you to check out the Kickstarter page, read up more on Chocabaret and Jackie's overall plan and inspiration, donate, and seriously try her reci-tee recipes or any of her recipes. I'm going to be making a vat of hot chocolate and chocolate pudding in my small NYC apartment just in case. For what? I dunno, I just want that chocolatey goodness handy.
Lastly, if you'd like a taste of Chocabaret check out Jackie's video preview Launch Party embedded below via YouTube:


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Following on from J-OMG's coverage of the Global Game Jam & it's Aussie entrants, I've had a chance to catch up with the local organiser & ask him about pizza, programming, energy drink promo teams & the Perth game dev scene.
Simon Wittber is a Perth-based programmer who's worked at Interzone Games (They're about to launch a Soccer MMO!) & Subversive Games (Who've released a number of web/casual games including Road to Riches).


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Turns out: You can Tuna Fish in a box
Over the last decade, there has been a growing debate concerning the consumption of tuna from a box or can. The primary concern has been centered on the results of tests that revealed the mercury levels in fish, including tuna, is on the rise. While this is true, it is immensely important to put this information into its proper context. While mercury is toxic to the human body, it would have to be consumed at a consistent level on a regular basis for it to have long term effects.
According to a recent article by Eating Well, recent reports that six percent of canned light tuna that were tested and analyzed had as much mercury in it as a regular can of albacore was somewhat misleading. The article suggests that many failed to consider that 94 percent of the light tuna tested had less than one-third of the mercury content of the average can of albacore tuna. The article also revealed that the mercury content in most canned or boxed tuna is so small that the only ones that would be at risk are small children and infants. This is one reason that pregnant and nursing mothers are advised to limit their tuna consumption.
In 2004, the FDA issued a warning that suggested that the mothers of childbearing age and young children limit their tuna consumption to 12 ounces of fish with low mercury content, such as canned light tuna, shrimp and scallops. The warning also advised this same group to limit the consumption of high mercury fish to six ounces per week. Finally, the warning suggested completely avoiding high mercury swordfish, shark, tile fish and king mackerel. The purpose of this warning was to help this particular group maximize its omega-3 intake without increasing its exposure to mercury, which can have the opposite impact of the omega-3 fatty acids in fish, subsequently thwarting the healthy development of the nervous system.
It is worth noting that Prevention.com lists canned tuna as one of the healthy foods that can backfire when too much of it is consumed within a given period. Because of the mercury levels in canned tuna, what is otherwise a healthy, low-calorie go-to, can actually have a reverse effect, when it is consumed in larger quantities. In addition to the negative impact that mercury can have on the development of the central nervous system, it can also have a negative impact on a person's vision, speech and hearing. Prevention.com suggests that a person, regardless of age, should limit their consumption of canned or boxed tuna to three to five cans per week maximum. They also suggest to swap out tuna on other days for fish that have lower mercury levels, such as shrimp, mercury and Pollock.
While the consumption of boxed and canned tuna should be monitored and managed, it is still safe to eat in low doses; however, young children and women who are childbearing age, should still use caution.


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They were cool in Top Gun, and they're still classics today.
This is just one of those universal fashion truths that can't be denied: Ray-Ban aviators ($139) look great on everyone–they always look cool, whether you're wearing a cocktail dress at an outdoor wedding, or doing errands in jeans and a sweatshirt, and they're also the go-to sunglasses for celebrities everywhere.
If your Mom is hard to shop for, consider this the perfect Mother's Day gift: no trying-on necessary. Just grab it, wrap it, and go. She'll feel cool even if she's still driving a minivan, and you'll keep your status as Favorite Child.
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Gold Coast is famous for its pristine beaches and even better surf. Today Liz is exploring a far flatter, but an equally beautiful body of water in the Gold Coast Hinterland, the Hinze Dam.
Joining her is Matt from SEQ Water who is taking Liz out in a canoe to show her some of the sights and to talk safety on the water.
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Tuesday, 23 February 2010
Available on DVD and Blu-ray March 18
Roadshow Entertainment
The brothers of the title, Stephen (Mark Ruffalo) and Bloom (Adrien Brody), have been conning people since early childhood when they discovered that they could get what they want by tricking people into thinking they got what they wanted. The best con? When everyone involved is happy.
Twenty or so years later, the brothers are still in the conning business and they've gone global. But Bloom has grown tired of their exploits; he wants to experience an 'unscripted life', one not mapped out in detail by older brother Stephen as part of some scam. But Stephen has happened upon another mark, one that would see them – including literally silent partner, Bang Bang (Rinko Kikuchi) – retire comfortably.
The mark is Penelope, an orphaned, lonely heiress or, as Bloom observes, an eccentric, shut-in rich bitch. But Penelope, as played by Rachel Weisz, is anything but a bitch. She's a breath of fresh air who lights up both the film and Bloom. Penelope accompanies the trio to Greece, believing them to be antique dealers and that's where the troubles begin, for them and for us.
Director Rian Johnson's script plays one too many cons so that it finally cons itself into believing it's having fun, certainly more fun than the viewer is having. It's a sin Steven Soderbergh's Ocean's trilogy was guilty of. I was with the Brothers Bloom (BTW is Bloom their surname? Bloom Bloom? Is the title itself a con?) up to a point, but it's when they start faking cons (or are they?) within real cons that I became frustrated and, I'll admit it, a tad lost. Perhaps that's where the commentary by Johnson comes into its own.
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A great way for walkers to use the Settle-Carlisle railway line is to alight at one station and catch a train back from another.
This walk begins from Ribblehead, allowing good views of the famous Ribblehead viaduct, and soon joins a stretch of the 73-mile Ribble Way southwards to Horton-in-Ribblesdale. Features along the route include a fine packhorse bridge over Thorns Gill, a continuation of Gayle Beck, and the long-abandoned hamlet of Thorns. The path beyond here is boggy in places before good surfaces are thankfully encountered at Nether Lodge, and the final stretch downhill to Horton is on an old track carrying the Pennine Way. Motorists can park at Ribblehead and at the end of the walk take a train back to their starting point. In winter few birds other than carrion crows and jackdaws will be encountered. In spring and summer curlews, oystercatchers, lapwings and wheatears are present.
1. Leave Ribblehead station by walking north on the access track and turn right on the B6255 Ingleton-Hawes road. Walk with care along the road, passing the B6479 turnoff to Settle, and continue past a barn on the right to find a signposted footpath to Nether Lodge. Follow a wall downhill to cross an old packhorse bridge over Thorns Gill and bear left on an indistinct path to the abandoned hamlet of Thorns.
2. Walk through the ruins and continue uphill, accompanied by a wall on your left. Follow this path to a barn and immediately past it turn left to cross the wall and pick up a muddy path bearing left away from the wall. The path is intermittent on the ground as it passes through a boggy area and aims towards the farm of Nether Lodge.
3. With some relief, meet a farm track and turn left to follow it past Nether Lodge and cross the bridge over Cam Beck. Continue on this clear path to meet the road above High Birkwith and turn left. A few minutes up the road turn sharp right on a path signposted to Sell Gill.
4. Follow it into a dip and on the other side continue on a lovely grassy terrace. The obvious route crosses a succession of ladder stiles and keeps to higher ground above Scale Farm and Top Farm.
6. At a ruined barn go through a gate to its right, continue through a broken wall and turn left to a ladder stile. On the other side go right to continue on a track round a wall to find an obvious route past Sell Gill Beck. The track eventually descends to the Crown Hotel, Horton-in-Ribblesdale. From here continue ahead over a bridge and on a bend keep straight on past houses to Horton station.
Difficulty rating: 3 stars
Distance: 7 1/2 miles
Time: 3 1/2 hours
Maps: OS Landranger (1:50000) 98 Wensleydale and Upper Wharfedale, or OS Explorer (1:25000) OL2 Yorkshire Dales Southern & Western areas.
Parking: Ribblehead (east side of B6479 and B6255 junction)
Public transport: Ribblehead and Horton-in-Ribblesdale are on the Settle-Carlisle line served by trains from Leeds and Skipton. For times visit www.settle-carlisle.co.uk or phone Traveline on 0871 2002233 (charges apply)
Toilets: Horton-in-Ribblesdale
Refreshments: Ribblehead; Horton-in-Ribblesdale


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If you are looking for a fun and challenging weeklong hike to write home about then consider the West Coast Trail on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. The West Coast Trail is a 75 kilometre long hiking trail situated on the southwest side of Vancouver Island. It used to be a trade and travel route used by First Nations.You should be a reasonably fit and/or experienced hiker to go on this trail. On average it takes 5 to 7 days to complete the hike where you can enjoy the scenery of the pacific coast, the cool sea air and wildlife. Last summer I hiked the West Coast Trail and it was a great experience.
Where To Start
Deciding which trail entrance to start from involves some analysis and personal choice. The trail from Pachena Bay (north trail access) is relatively flat for at least 40 km so you can work your legs in preparation for the southern more challenging terrain all the while lightening your load by consuming your food. If it rains (very likely) then your heavy rain-soaked clothes and backpack will offset this weight reduction.
If you start from the south end in Port Renfrew you may be be drier, have a heavier pack and your rusty legs will not have had the time to get used to the terrain but at least you would get the hard part of the trail out of the way. All things being equal there are places to stay and pubs in both villages.
I started from the south end in Port Renfrew so I could get the more challenging terrain out of the way and coast through the later parts of the trail. My worry was the constant rain I have heard about from so many previous hikers who have posted their own West Coast Trail stories online. Lucky for me it did not rain during my hike except for a small sprinkle on the second morning.
The trail is open from May to September. Each day a very limited number of hikers are allowed to start from opposite ends of the tail. During peak season, June to August, if you do not make an advanced reservation for the trail then you will be on standby for a day or even a whole week. If you want to hike early or late in the season then you will not need a reservation; call ahead to make sure.
Hikers Orientation Presentation
Before you pay and register for your hike you must watch a mandatory orientation session about the West Coast Trail at the Parks Canada Registration Office. This is where you get an update on trail conditions, wildlife, active black bear and cougar warnings, clean water sources etc. Some people have changed their minds and not gone on the hike after watching the presentation; it is more efficient for park staff to issue payment receipts and not refunds. At the orientation you are also informed on how many people had to be rescued during the current hiking year. In the first 3 weeks of the trail being open there were 6 people rescued from it. Turns out one hiker was wearing jeans and plain runners (runners not recommended but still doable). Another hiker wanted to bring a heavy large cast iron frying pan on the trail to cook from. The park staff told him no.
When you register you are provided with a waterproof map of the trail and a tide table.
You then have your backpacked weighed and it should weigh no more than 33% of your body weight. Mine weighed 24 kg (52 lbs) which included my 2 litres of water. The lightest pack weighed in that week was about 19 kg (42 lbs).
A quick boat ride took me and a couple other hikers over to the other side of Gordon River to the trail entrance. We snapped some photos and off we went.
Day 1 – Gordon River Access to Thrasher Cove (6 km)
Though solo, I started the hike with a family of three, a middle aged man, his daughter and his dad. It was nice to see three generations of family going on a little adventure. I hiked with them for this first day going up and doing the ladder systems, taking breaks and snapping photos. I must have gone up and down twenty different series of ladders ranging from five rungs to over seventy. With a 52 lb pack it was a slow methodical climb with safety being the number one priority. The first six kilometres of hiking took six hours, though you can do it in four hours if you push hard. Thrasher Cove is the closest camp site from Port Renfrew. If you have an early start and have good stamina then you can hike eight more kilometers to Camper Bay. Since it was my first time on the trail I decided to call it a day to rest and camp out at Thrasher Cove. Getting to Thrasher Cove from the main trail involves going down another series of long ladders towards the beach.
Instead of my usual tarp and bivy combo I bought a used and discontinued MEC Mercury tent. This one-person tent was quick to set up and take down. Little did I know its smaller footprint would serve me well in a few days. At Thrasher Cove I pitched my tent higher up on the beach close the tree line. Based from the wooden debris along the beach you can see how high the tide comes in at night. A few hikers have underestimated how high the tide comes in and have woken up in the middle of the night swimming in their tents.
A lone sailboat was anchored some 300 metres from the beach. Its occupant's laundry hanging from their lines. Whomever was onboard must have been out for their own little adventure.
I bought a new smaller stove system for this hike, the MEC Primus Classic LPG Stove. On previous hikes I used the MSR WhisperLite Stove. The MEC Primus Classic served me quite well in both convenience and portability. It was easy to start and adjust the flame. I had more than enough fuel for freeze dried food, cup-of-soup and cafe mochas.
There are heavy duty bear boxes at every camp to store your food. Just in case the boxes are full you should always be ready to hang your food from a high tree branch away from your tent.
Note: Bears are cute to see from afar, but not up close and personal at 2 am in the morning when you thought no one would know or appreciate that you stashed a bag of Twizzlers in your tent for a late night snack. Only you and the bear thinks that's a good idea.
Day 2 – Thrasher Cove to Camper Bay (8 km)
To get to Camper Bay you can either climb up about 100 metres of ladders back to the main forest trail or take the difficult and scenic beach route passing Quartertide Rocks, Kellet Rock and Owen Point. I took the beach route keeping in mind the high and low tides. The beach route is full of oversized boulders that you must snake through while watching your footing else you would risk injury. It was during this part of the hike that I re-dislocated my shoulder (an old injury).
I had reached my left arm out laterally to both maintain my balance and push off from one of the oversized boulders. Then as I awkwardly refooted myself my body twisted one way while my shoulder went the other. The instant pain had me balling up and over a small crevice next to the large boulder. My first thought was that on my second day of hiking I did not want to be another rescued hiker statistic. My first action was to get my backpack off. I quickly loosened my shoulder straps and removed the pack from my right side, then let gravity do the rest as I leaned the pack off from my left side. For about 5 mins I was crouched down next to the boulder my right hand clutching my left arm and running through the same two scenarios over and over in my mind, either my left arm gets back into the socket and I continue the hike or it does not and I need to be rescued. National Park boats do patrol the coast so if I had to be rescued it would probably be that day.
Based on the previous times I had popped my shoulder it does go back in with some cajoling. Still holding onto my left forearm with my right hand I had ever so slightly nudged my left arm up and around until it slotted back in. What a relief!
A few more minutes of rest and off I went forward along the trail.
Leaving Thrasher Cove early meant not being in sync with the tides. This was intentional. Arriving at Owen Point at high tide was a good opportunity to see how high the tide came in, take an extended "boots-off" break and snap some photos. Soon other hikers showed up. Eventually the tide went low enough for me to cross over (on top of log through the tunnel), but only if I kept my boots off and waded through water at the other end. Then I had to take my pack off, throw it up on a rock ledge and pull myself up, not an easy thing to do after injuring my shoulder earlier in the day.
From that point I effortlessly hiked on flat rock while watching out for small crevices that I have to either hike around or jump over.
A hanging trail marker at the treeline that looks like a bunch of fishing nets strewn from a branch indicated that the trail goes back into the forest.
My hiking boots of choice on this trek were the standard issue Canadian military Goretex all weather boots (8 inch height) that I picked up at an army surplus store. The boot height would serve me well in slugging through the overly muddy parts of the forest trail and to my fortune crossing the bedrock exposed from low tide, allowing me to hike in 3-5 inches of sea water across a bay as opposed to hiking around on energy draining soft sand. Since the boots were standard military issue I felt like I was back in the army doing ruckmarches, this helped me maintain focus, motivation and awareness on the trail. The only trade off was that the boots where a tad heavy.
At Camper Bay there were a few groups of hikers, some German and Australian, and some were coming from the opposite end of the trail. I did notice two guys with the same backpack (MEC Ibex series) and using Hennessy Hammocks instead of tents. Almost all the campsites are on the beach so it would be challenging to find a spot to hang your hammock; one hiker did use his poles and a large oversized piece of driftwood to anchor his lines at Tsusiat Falls.
That night I sat with a bunch of hikers around a small camp fire sharing roasted marshmallows, hiking experiences and trail tips. Good times.
Day 3 – Camper Bay to Bonilla Point (14 km)
This section of the trail took me back into the forest. The trail was unpredictable, going left, right, up and down so you do not know your progress until you see something to cross reference on your map such as a creek, clearing or swamp. It was nice to see some parts of the trail set up with extended boardwalks. The further north you go along the trail the less ladder systems you'll encounter.
There are mini cable cars at all the wider creek crossings. These cars are a fun novelty to use but since I had 8 inch Goretex boots it was easier and quicker to wade through a shallow creek then manually pull myself across on a cable car. Though one could also take their boots off and wade through with waterproof sandals. The fact that it was not raining during my hike kept the water levels low and made creek crossings easier. There was only one time on the hike I had to use the cable car and it was a bit cumbersome.
At Trail Marker 48 (km) I arrived at Bonilla Point where I set up camp, washed my clothes in my dry bag and air dried them next to my camp fire. The young two hikers with the Ibex backpack I met at Camper Bay passed the camp site. It seems we were playing a game of hiker's leapfrog. They would overtake me on the beach part trial and then opt to take the winding forest route while I would continue on the beach route and pass them. They were planning to camp that night at Carmanah Point. Carmanah Point was just a couple kilometres around the corner from Bonilla. It is at Carmanah Point you can take a mid-hike break and grab a burger and beer at Chez Monique for the demand-based price of $24.
Early that evening I looked out at the ocean to see the sea lions swimming around and bobbing their heads in and out of the water hunting for fish. Some where checking me out; the sea lions could think thousands of West Coast Trail hikers are a unique subset of humans that use the trail as a migration route between May and September.
Day 4 – Bonilla Point to Tsusiat Falls (22 km)
I had an early start to my day and was feeling good on how well I've been doing on the hike so far. On my way I passed Carmanah Point greeting the two Ibex hikers. They had an entertaining previous night. A pod of whales were swimming around their section of the beach. Even though I missed the whales I was not upset since it was a random event experience and could have happened on any beach along the West Coast Trail
I took a few minutes to have a friendly chat with the owner of the Chez Monique. He gave me some good hiking tips, which route to take around Carmanah Point, how to get to the lighthouse and how far it was from Nit Nat Narrows — the river junction only passable by boat (passage included in your registration fees).
The Ibex hikers passed me on early on trail and I met up with them again at Nit Nat Narrows. The Narrows is the only other place on the trail where you can get a gastronomical reprieve from your usual hiking fare. The boat operator that takes you across the Narrows also runs the canteen. Your options include fresh lobster and crab, beer, assorted chocolates and cola. It's here that I took another break resting my increasingly sore left knee (another old injury) and wrapping a pressure bandage around it. I also inhaled a couple Snickers bars at $3 a piece, worth every penny.
There were a couple other hikers waiting for passage at the Narrows. The boat goes only a few set times during the day so you need to make sure you are there before the last boat, else you will have to double back to the nearest camp and wait until the next day.
After crossing the Narrows the trail took me back into the forest up until Trail Marker 30 (km) where it splits up again where you can take the forest route or beach route. The beach route offers the irresistible ocean view and refreshing sea air that no one should pass up on. I continued on the beach route while the Ibex hikers took the forest route.
The wind picked air became colder as the wind picked up and the long day of hiking through the forest and soft sand was tiring out my legs and my sore knee. I cannot remember the last time I hiked 22 km in a day.
The heavy winds were stronger at the Tsusiat Falls. It was hard to find a camping spot that provided enough shelter to block it. Luckily my small tent fit snuggly between to large boulders on the beach that blocked the brunt of the wind.
Being ahead of schedule gave me two options: do a short 12 km hike the next day to Michigan Creek or finish the hike pushing 25 km to Pachena bay. My sore knee and freshly developed heel blisters where an indicator to make the next day a final hiking day.
Day 5 – Tsusiat Falls to Pachena Bay exit (25 km)
I was on my way within a half hour of walking up at 07:00. The trail was mostly flat and my strides where longer and faster. A young group of hikers caught up with me and we took a break at Michigan Creek Campsite, 12 km from Pachena Bay.
A sign next to a creek about 4 km from Pachena Bay indicated that the creek was the last source of drinkable water before the bay (where drinkable water is not available). I doublechecked my water supply to see if I had enough.
I arrived at Pachena Bay feeling elated from a successful hike. Unfortunately the West Coast Trail registration office was closed for the day. I had to de-register off the trail and figure out transportation into Bamfield.
De-registering from the West Coast Trail involves simply dropping off a copy of the trail permit in an exterior mailbox at the registration office. This lets park staff know that you left the trail else they will think you're lost somewhere and potentially in need of rescue.
There are advertising flyers for taxi services stapled on an info board outside the park office. A local taxi ride from Pachena Bay to Bamfield costs $10 (per person). While in Bamfield I enjoyed my first meal back in civilization, a tasty swiss mushroom bacon burger. I stayed the night in town then headed back home the next day.
It took me five days to hike the 75 km West Coast Trail. I was very fortunate the weather conditions were almost perfect for the trek. Another item from my bucket list has been crossed off.
If you are planning to hike the trail check out these third party links:
- West Coast Trail preparation guide
- West Coast Trail downloadable PDF map
- West Coast Trail Express bus


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CHICAGO – The tortured expressions were priceless, really. This was at a saloon called Sluggers, which is right across the street from Wrigley Field. The home team was out of town, there was a concert just letting out at the famous ballpark, so the Cubs were on every television in the bar.
They were winning.
But, apparently, they weren't winning by enough. And seeing those tortured expressions – and eavesdropping on some even more tortured observations and conversations – was truly priceless.
"This [stuff] gets old," said one.
"Same old ridiculous Cubs," said another.
"And here come the [gosh-darn] Cardinals," said a third.
As a stranger in a strange land, I held my tongue because who am I to remind these Cubby-loving Old Style slurpers that, you know, the Cubs are still in first place, despite seeming only half-interested most of the year.
And, oh yeah:
It was in all the papers.
Except … oh, come on, we see a little bit – or a lotta bit – of ourselves in them, don't we? There is that famous sign, unfurled at the end of the Rangers-Canucks Stanley Cup Finals game in 1994, a slogan borrowed by Red Sox fans in 2004 and White Sox fans in '05 and Cubs fans last year: "Now I Can Die In Peace."
It's a neat sentiment.
And in almost all cases, a total crock.
Yankees fans always get the most heat for this kind of behavior, because those who aren't Yankees fans simply can't grasp what fans of a team with 27 championships to their credit – five in the last 21 years – could possibly have to complain about. And yet complain they do – about the manager, about the GM, about how the stars and the fates and the gods are all lined up against them.
(One of my favorite Twitter feeds belongs to one of my favorite actors, Nick Turturro [@NickTurturro1] which, mostly, is an anguished real-time account of his passion for and devotion to the Yankees. Check it out sometime. Then think about what it would be like if he were a fan of, say, the Indians. Or the Padres. It never fails to make me smile.)
Of course, the Yankees aren't alone. Being a sports fan, in some ways, is a much safer, much more benign version of the time-honored story of the soldier stuck in his foxhole, shells blasting all around him, who pledges to God: "Get me out of here, get me home, and I swear I'll become a priest!" Except then he does get out of there, does get home, and realizes … um …
In the heat of a pennant race, in the teeth of a playoff game, a fan is likely to make all kind of bargains with the invisible judges and juries who decide such outcome. Mostly, the song goes like this: "Just let me have this ONE time, I swear to God I'll never want another coach fired, another player traded, I'll never, ever, EVER complain again, about anything …"
Except then your team wins it all ….
And it just isn't the same without the angst. I made a bet with a colleague how long it would take in the 2012 season – the year after the Giants won their second Super Bowl in four years – before one of us would get an e-mail demanding Tom Coughlin be fired. My friend, far less cynical, set eight games as the target. I picked four.
Correct answer: one.
But that's OK, honestly. That's what fans do. That's what we are. We are irrational and unreasonable and altogether blotto when it comes to our teams. Recently I had a dialogue with a Mets fan who was beside himself with fury about Sandy Alderson, demanding, "What the hell has he done here?"
I somewhat cautiously reminded him the Mets were still less than two years removed from the World Series.
"Besides that!" he said.
So yes: I laughed at those Cubs fans in Sluggers, and I listened some more, and as the good guys pulled away for an easy win I saw relief on faces and happiness in hearts. All of it more temporary than a flimsy camping tent. Sports is awesome.
Vac's Whacks
Sometimes it's good to be wrong, and I was all wrong about Jay Bruce, who not only proved he could play and produce in New York but in many ways became the quintessential New York athlete — accountable, quotable, reliable. It would be terrific if he found his way back here sometime, either end of the Triboro.
I guess the Nets are our revenge for Montezuma's Revenge?
Small sample size for me so far, but I like just about everything about "Ozark" on Netflix.
He's having a tricky time with the bat so far (Friday notwith-standing but when Mets pitchers see Amed Rosario's work at shortstop they have to wonder how many runs he could've saved them in June and July.
Whack Back at Vac
John A. Bennett: Baseball is the only one of the four major professional sports where history and tradition really matter. The Yankees have the richest tradition of all. They mess with that at their peril.
Ron Perri: Call me old-fashioned but the Yankees in these ridiculous uniforms reminds me of the White Sox in short pants.
Vac: I like tradition as much as the next guy, but this is baseball, not church. I just don't think these one-shot jerseys are going to deconsecrate the sport. Maybe that makes me a bad purist.
Guy Miller: Daniel Murphy, Justin Turner: How long before Nolan Ryan comes out of retirement to toss a no-no against the Mets?
Vac: I'd believe anything at this point, wouldn't you?
@voxnomo: In my opinion, no response at all from Brandon Marshall is the response that most diminishes Sheldon Richardson. Just ignore him.
@MikeVacc: It must be killing Richardson, too.
Robb Austin: The only thing I'm sorry about for you is that at 7 years of age in 1973 you missed many, many great Notre Dame seasons and games under Ara. Coming off the Kuharich and Devore years, the Era of Ara was magical.
Vac: I feel the same exact way about just missing the great Knicks teams of the early '70s.


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Get your tickets early, the festival always sells out! I really recommend going to both days, but my play will be performed on August 26th. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cherry-picking-2014-tickets-12145418273


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