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So few mediums have as much emotional impact as a photograph. Palermo Photo will capture the passion of your life's moments, blending romantic photojournalism and natural, fashion-inspired poses to create memories true to the feeling of the moment, the client, and the message.
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It was like working with an old friend…Reviewed on 10/21/2014 Tara P
Maria Palermo of Palermo Photo is adorable. My husband and I met with her last year to talk about our October 4th wedding date. I had no idea what to expect, but as soon as we met with her, I knew we had found our photographer. She was easy to talk to and laugh with:)..and... Read More her portfolio was beautiful. Maria was recommended to me by another photographer that wasn't able to accommodate our wedding date. After months of trying to schedule an engagement session, we finally settled on a sunny day in August. We were so nervous, but she put us at ease…even getting us to forget that tons of random people we watching us! The pics from our engagement session were perfect and really captured our personalities. On our wedding day, Maria was wonderful. She helped to make the day run smoothly. She even managed to control our rowdy groomsmen:)… I am so grateful to Maria for being so wonderful on our special day. I can't wait to see the pictures…I am positive that she captured the magic of the evening. THANK YOU MARIA!!!
Maria is the best there is.Reviewed on 10/02/2014 Kate M
There are no words for me to recommend Maria and Palermo Photo highly enough! From start to finish she was absolutely amazing to work with. Wedding photos were really important to us—we wanted some posed photos, of course, but we really wanted photos that felt like they... Read More captured everything in the moment, fly-on-the-wall sort of shots that we could look back on and feel like we were right back at our wedding day. I found Maria through her incredible online reviews, and from the moment I met her I knew she was the right photographer for us. She "got" exactly what we wanted. My husband and I live in New York City and I was somewhat worried about planning things from afar, but Maria made everything incredibly easy and straight-forward. She was always happy to answer questions—she helped me do everything from finding someone to do my make up for the wedding to helping me develop a wedding day timeline. She made sure she knew exactly what we wanted in advance—right down to the small, sentimental items we wanted photos of (which are now among my favorites). And in return she made sure I knew exactly what to expect and what to plan for. On the day of, she was so sweet, unobtrusive, professional, and SO easy going, even when I changed things up at the last minute ("actually, do you think you could take pics of the groomsmen getting ready after all?!"). She knew we wanted to be there to enjoy most of the festivities, so she kept all the posed photos on-schedule, quick but not rushed. She even had an iPad up at the reception with some of the photos from earlier in the day, which was the biggest hit of the night! We absolutely love the photos—we're having trouble choosing which ones to print!—and I can't even count the number of people who have said they're among the best wedding photos they've ever seen. Not only does Maria take incredible photos, she is a pleasure to be around. I seriously feel like I made a friend. My wedding philosophy was to choose my vendors carefully and then put my trust in them and it really paid off, especially with Maria. In summary, YOU HAVE FOUND YOUR WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER! Maria is the best there is.
One of the Best Wedding decisions I made!Reviewed on 5/27/2013 Maureen L
I absolutely cannot say enough about our experience with Maria and Palermo Photo. I wasn't sure where to start with my wedding photography but I had a pretty clear idea of what I was looking for. I read a ton of reviews on TheKnot and Palermo Photo stuck out as a well reviewed... Read More vendor so I checked out the portfolio and met with Maria. It ended up being one of the best decisions that I made for our wedding. Maria's personality and photographic style was a perfect fit for myself and my husband. She put us at ease at the engagement session and we didn't feel silly posing for our photos. Engagement photos were great and we were really excited for our wedding, we were not disappointed. Maria spent almost 10 hours with us on our wedding day and she was amazing. She was unobtrusive, we all agreed that we barely noticed her while getting ready and during the ceremony. She met with me early in the week at the church to scout photo locations, and was wonderfully accommodating with specific shots that we wanted to get. Going through the pictures was a breathtaking experience. Reliving our wedding through her camera was beautiful. The moments were captured so tenderly and naturally, the only shots that looked posed were the ones we posed for! I have no idea how we'll pick the shots that we put into our photo album, they are all so great. Maria was a gem to work with. She never made me feel like a bother, no matter how many questions I had, and I always felt like when I was working with her, I was the only bride on her calendar. She was quick to respond to emails and phone calls and in addition to that, she customized our package to give us exactly what we were looking for. Her personality, talent, professionalism, and passion for capturing the day in a natural manner made her a wonderful choice and I would recommend her to anyone. Hiring her was one of the best decisions we made. You get what you pay for and everyone who warned me not to skimp on photography was right. For the level of service and the quality of her work, I think her pricing is extremely reasonable and would definitely hire her again if we were doing it all over.
Maria helped us capture all the beautiful memories from our wedding day! She was so easy and helpful to work with throughout the whole process. In the spring, we had to be flexible with our engagement photo shoot due to weather delays and she was happy to reschedule for a better... Read More day! On the wedding day, she thought of everything and more! We planned for a first-look before the wedding ceremony, which gave Greg and I time to take in all the excitement and memories from the day. It was great to have the majority of the photos taken before the ceremony, which allowed us more time with family and friends after we said I do! Maria understood our hopes for a causal and relaxed day, which allowed for some spontaneous photos during the sunset as well. We have loved looking at all the photos from the day and will cherish them for years to come. Happy planning!
Working with Maria Palermo of Palermo Photo was like a dream. Her ability to capture your vision and bring it to life is unmatched. Her role in my wedding went way beyond photographer; she kept my timeline, she was a voice of reason and creativity, she was my stylist and my... Read More friend... Let's not forget her photos...they were breathtaking. She captured candid moments that I never would have dreamed that I would be able to relive through a photo. Our photos were classic and unique at the same time. I would recommend Palermo Photo to anyone!
Maria was really wonderful to work with! She was quick to communicate and respond, very professional but always had a big smile on her face, and she made everything effortless on the day of coordinating photo shoots with family members and the bridal party. Her photography... Read More services included both engagement and wedding photos, and I am so glad that we had engagement photos done because that gave us a chance to meet Maria and get comfortable in front of the camera before our big day. After the wedding, my whole family raved about how great she was and how easy she made everything. The best part is that at the end of our wedding night, she handed us two printed photographs from our "first look" earlier in the day. They were so beautiful, and it really meant a lot to me that she went the extra mile.
From our first meeting through engagement photos and the wedding day, everything went perfectly thanks to Maria -- and we didn't make things easy on her! She happily included our dogs (a lab and a beagle) in engagement pictures and nailed all of the shots we requested on the... Read More wedding day, including tramping through a field to capture some pretty spectacular sunset shots. If you're looking for a photographer who is a lot of fun to work with, keeps things moving according to the timeline, and makes it feel like you're working with a good friend, then Maria is your girl. We couldn't be happier with our pictures and definitely plan to come back to her in the future!
Maria was extremely outgoing, reliable, friendly, and professional. She truly captured our beautiful day!!!! Without her, we would only have the memories! She captured moments we didn't even know happened with our guests! Incredible! We are using some of her photos in our video... Read More from the videography because they were so incredible! Thank you so much for an outstanding job! Every time we needed her, we just texted, called, emailed and she was always readily available or gets right back to you promptly if she's busy! She also totally helped me to organize our entire wedding day! The timeline and everything. She is wonderful!
I don't even know where to start.. Maria did such an amazing job with us from the moment we met with her in her super cute studio. After a terrible experience with an amateur photographer for our engagement photos that never worked out. We popped up 2 weeks before our wedding... Read More wanting engagement photos... she was nothing short of flawless. Her bubbly personality and character really made us enjoy the experience. The day of the wedding she took total charge (which she asked prior if that was ok). The bridal party was blown away by how she kept everyone on pace and in line. We got such great compliments about her the night of the wedding and are still getting them to this day, two weeks later!! I couldn't recommend her more! We were so lucky to get her! Thank you so much!
I have a tough family!Reviewed on 11/07/2015 Belinda B
Maria of Palermo Photo was an integral and magnificent part of our wedding. She effortlessly assisted us in wrangling our wild family. Her demeanor, engagement, and personality were a perfect addition to our perfect day. Love, love, love her!
Absolutely the Best!!Reviewed on 10/30/2015 Jeremy M
My wife and I flew Maria down to Florida for our wedding and we're so glad that we did. She was very professional and easy to work with. Our florists failed to decorate our cake but Maria stepped in without being asked to complete the task. As far as the photos, we couldn't be... Read More happier with the way they turned out. She captured the best moments from our ceremony and reception, both planned and candid. I would definitely recommend her to anyone.
Maria is AmazingReviewed on 10/28/2015 Rachael C
Maria was simply amazing to work with. I'm so happy that she was available to photograph our engagement photos & wedding. For starters, Maria has a great personality. She's funny, witty and puts you at ease. It really helps to bring out the best in the couples she... Read More photographs. I absolutely love her style. My husband and I are both in art related fields, so the photography for our wedding was one of the few things we really wanted to nail. Maria has a wonderful way of capturing not only the atmosphere and emotion of the events she photographs, but also the beauty of the light in the moment. We've received so many compliments on her work. I'm definitely going cherish the images she captured for many many years to come!
glamorous boudoir.Reviewed on 10/28/2015 Kylee G
When it comes to a boudoir photographer, you certainly want someone who you will feel comfortable with in lingerie and also has the talent to capture everyone moment full of great emotion. Maria was a fabulous person, super down to earth and was the best fit to achieve such an... Read More intimate translation. I am so happy to have found her because my husband was grinning ear to ear when he opened the photo album on our wedding day. It is something he will always cherish. #truelove
Wonderful Photgrapher!Reviewed on 10/27/2015 Diana G
If you want beautiful and elegant wedding photos that you will cherish forever, Maria and Palermo Photo are the perfect choice! We used Maria for both our engagement and wedding photos and they are lovely! My husband and I couldn't be happier with the way that they turned... Read More out. Maria spent a lot of time with us before the wedding (answering my million questions) and on our big day, so she was able to capture all the important moments in the candid style we were looking for. In addition to being an excellent photographer, Maria is very friendly and easy to work with. She was fun and made everyone feel comfortable, but was still able to round-up the bridal party and keep us on schedule. Maria also got us the proofs very quickly (which was greatly appreciated) and the albums she created for us are amazing. Overall, I would hire Maria and Palermo Photo again in a heartbeat. She takes amazing pictures, she is attentive and easy to work with, and she made the whole process easy and stress free!
San Diego Destination WeddingReviewed on 10/27/2015
Maria Palermo was truly a dream to work with at our dream destination wedding in San Diego. We had previously used Palermo Photo for our engagement portraits locally in Pittsburgh and immediately felt a comfort and rapport with Maria - as if we had known her for years. When it... Read More comes to something as intimate and special as engagement and wedding photos it was important that we could trust our photographer. Although Maria had expressed that she is not a fan of traveling by plane, she made an exception for us because we booked far in advance. I can't say enough about her level of professionalism and attention to detail for the few days she shot for us. When needed, she took control of our wedding party and directed our portraits to ensure we got the best shots possible of everyone involved. She also had an extensive "shot list" that we had filled out prior to the wedding and I am certain she captured every shot and then some! Communication was always prompt, especially via email and everything was planned and thought out in advance, so that we had no worries the day of. Once we finally received our final proofs (digitally) they were all organized into albums on a private website that Palermo Photo manages. The photos were gorgeous and Maria's control of natural light and outdoors is where she really shines! I was concerned that some of the night shots using flash at the reception would not be her strength, but those all turned out fantastic as well. She even used some "special effects" to capture some of the movement and energy while dancing and celebrating at the reception. And finally, all things considered and especially given we had a destination wedding - we felt as though Palermo Photo's fee was very reasonable. If you are looking for someone who will give you her HEART while shooting your special occasion, choose Maria Palermo! Shawn H. (Pittsburgh, PA)
Wonderful Experience!Reviewed on 10/27/2015
Maria was the perfect fit! She was so fun to be around on my wedding day! She got all the shots I wanted, made me look amazing and captured all our friends and family having a great time. Not only does she have a photographic eye, she hung out with me and helped me all day. I... Read More would definitely suggest Maria to anyone getting married!!
Love our pictures!Reviewed on 10/27/2015
My husband and I love our beautiful wedding pictures. The best thing we found from our experience with Maria is her ability to catch unposed and natural shots. She is affordable and takes the time to meet with you before the big day to discuss everything. We will definitely... Read More treasure these photos for the rest of our lives.
Maria is AWESOME!Reviewed on 10/27/2015 Kira B
Maria was great to work with from the beginning to the end! She made us feel very comfortable, and gave us her honest opinion when needed. She felt more like a friend than a hired vendor! She's such a cool, laid back girl and definitely has a passion for her craft. She'll... Read More capture your day exactly how you envision it! Definitely will be using Maria for future photography needs!
Hiring most of the vendors for the wedding came through careful research, and that's how we found Maria. However, hiring her was such an easy decision. Her work speaks for itself, and after our meeting, I realized that not only was she talented and professional, but that she was... Read More also very kind and enjoyable to be around. She helped to serve as a coordinator of our wedding day by planning out a timeline and keeping things moving. She took the most amazing photographs of our day. She was able to capture all the special moments and joy of our day in a natural way while still shooting beautiful portraits that we will also cherish. She got pictures of moments and reactions that I wasn't able to see, and it's nice to really see every angle of our day. She didn't miss a beat! Also, I loved her attention to detail and creativity. We got our wedding pictures a few weeks after the wedding, and every one was nicer than the next. Maria was by my side throughout the planning process by answering all my questions. She made every effort to capture all the images that I told her were important to me. She made sure that every hair was in place and that we looked our best, and she even bustled my dress. She did this all with a smile. She is an incredible photographer!
Simply the best!Reviewed on 10/26/2015 Julia S
Maria is quite simply put, the best! She was so calm and professional from when we first met at our engagement photo session all the way up to the big day! She made me feel totally relaxed and comfortable. She is extremely organized and had me fill out a form ahead of time... Read More with what types of photos I wanted. The photos are absolutely stunning and a year and half after our wedding, I am still getting compliments. Maria is truly an artist will such a special talent and I would work with her again in a heart beat!
Absolutely Love Her and Her Photographs!Reviewed on 10/05/2015
I hired Maria from Palermo Photo for a boudoir photoshoot, and I was beyond pleased with the photoshoot and photographs! Maria makes you feel super comfortable, while talking to you during your shoot. She is the type of person you feel like you have known your whole life. She... Read More captures just the right lighting and elegance in every photo. When I first received the proofs unedited, I loved every one of them, so you can imagine how much I loved the edited photos. Maria is a sweetheart and extremely easy to work with. She is very professional, and makes a photo shoot fun and easy going. She is also affordable. I highly recommend Maria not only for her work and creativity, but for her personality and ability to make people relax and brings out the best in you which shines through her photographs.
Amazing Boudoir PhotographerReviewed on 10/05/2015 Dana M
Maria was absolutely incredible. I have never done anything like this before, so I was pretty jittery about it. That being said, Maria instantly put me at ease and made me feel relaxed and confident. I tend to be an anxious and nervy person, so this was really quite a feat. I... Read More would love to work with her again and I cannot say enough good things about this experience.
Couldn't be happierReviewed on 9/24/2015 Alison B
We hired Maria for our wedding last year in August 2014 and it was truly a great decision. Maria made us feel very comfortable in front of the camera and she captured our wedding day so beautifully. She is a true professional.
We couldn't have asked for a better photographer to capture our wedding day. Throughout the planning on process, Maria was readily and willing to help out with anything we needed, even if it didn't pertain particularly to photography. Her professionalism, honesty, and upbeat... Read More personality helped keep us calm and relaxed on our big day. She was able to capture many of the pictures we wanted, but wasn't constantly in our face. We look forward to using Maria in the future for any photos we may want. She is incredible, and we would recommend her to anyone wanting high-quality photographs by a professional photographer!
Boudoir Photo ReviewReviewed on 1/12/2015
I met Maria and her fantastic team for a recent boudoir photo shoot. Although this didn't play any role in my wedding (I've been married for 2 years), I could see how this would be a great idea for any bride! As soon as I walked into the studio, Maria and her team made me feel... Read More very welcomed and comfortable. Her hair and make up artists were the best I've ever had. They were spot on with what they thought would look good on me. The shoot was super comfortable thanks to Maria. I was nervous going in, but it all went away as soon as we got started. The results were AMAZING. I was blown away by her work. I'd hire Maria and her girls for any event in a heartbeat. She's so good at capturing personality and the essence of who you are through the photos she takes. I can't say enough about how much fun this was and what a great gift it is to yourself and to your special someone!
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It sometimes seems as though Donald Trump is to business what the Venetian Resort in Las Vegas is to Venice -- a fun, cheesy caricature of the real thing.
One would not necessarily want the real estate developer known as the Donald to represent American capitalism, but he is perfectly cast as the hammy boss on NBC's rat-race reality show, ''The Apprentice.''
The premise, for anyone who has missed the blaring promos on television and in movie theaters, is urban ''Survivor'' -- 16 young would-be entrepreneurs compete at an array of business tasks (the first assignment is to sell lemonade on the street). The last one standing will become president of one of Mr. Trump's companies for a year. Each week, one aspirant is eliminated -- not voted off by his rivals, as is the case on other shows, but by Mr. Trump, who presses the losers to turn on their weakest link before delivering judgment (''You're fired!'').
January is crammed with fresh contortions on the reality genre, from Fox's ''My Big Fat Obnoxious Fiancé'' (a woman has to pass off a horrible boor as the love of her life to family and friends) to ''Can You Be a Pornstar?'' a self-explanatory reality show on adult pay-per-view cable channels. But ''The Apprentice'' stands out as one that takes a modest twist on the ''Survivor'' formula -- from jungle to urban jungle -- and improves on it.
There is more to ''The Apprentice'' than just the spectacle of Type A contestants making fools of themselves or the irresistible braggadocio and banality of Mr. Trump. (''New York,'' he says in a typical voice-over narration. ''It can chew you up and spit you out.'').Continue reading the main story
There are some intriguing glimpses of reality behind the television reality.
As on any of these shows, clichés and stereotypes are tweaked and teased for the camera: Jessie, 21, the chiropractor/real estate agent from Wisconsin, delivers her biography posed next to bales of hay. Ereka, 27, the marketing manager who grew up in New York, shows off her big-city smarts by showing up the first day at work at the Trump headquarters in a strapless top.
The women are teamed against the men, who run a gamut from Kwame, 29, an African-American Wall Street investment manager with an M.B.A. from Harvard, to Troy, 32, who never went to college and is a mortgage lender/real estate developer in Idaho. As was the case when men were pitted against women in ''Survivor: The Amazon'' (Mark Burnett, the creator of ''Survivor,'' is the executive producer of ''The Apprentice''), the men start out like Eagle Scouts, calmly setting goals and divvying up chores, while the women debate, bicker and even cry -- at times, they fall back on feminine wiles to get ahead.
Yet in between those stock tableaus are smaller, truer life lessons: early in the first episode, each team has to select a name. The women, hardwired to listen and to please, come up with the Protégé Corporation. The men, missing even Mr. Trump's most glaring cues for flattery, call themselves the Versa Corporation.
''That's a pretty interesting choice,'' Mr. Trump mutters with complete uninterest.
When the teams are summoned to the New York Stock Exchange, it is the men who fret over what to wear. ''It would not be inappropriate to wear a tie,'' David, 31, a doctor/venture capitalist, suggests gravely.
A personality clash between Ereka and Omarosa, 29, a political consultant/pageant coach and the only African-American woman competing on the show, festers into a racial standoff in the second episode. Those are the ragged, unpleasant frictions that made reality shows like MTV's ''Real World'' and CBS's ''Survivor'' so popular in the first place; they have been airbrushed out of the more contrived dating shows like ''The Bachelor.''
In the through-the-looking-glass morality of reality shows, the quest for money is more honorable than the pursuit of love, which as almost every variation on ''The Bachelor'' has shown, is actually a grab for fame and fortune dressed up as romance. Viewers may doubt the sincerity of Larissa on ''Average Joe Hawaii,'' but it is hard to question Omorosa's determination to finish first.
And for once, the players' personalities are not revealed by how well they balance a tiki torch or pitch woo in a hot-air balloon. Each week, the teams are thrown into into real work places -- next week, they compete to come up with the best advertising campaign for a company marketing corporate jet service. (Viewers may be surprised to learn that even top New York advertising executives still say things like ''Think outside the box.'' )
Mostly, ''The Apprentice,'' is about career voyeurism -- the kind of fantasy fulfillment that George Plimpton used to indulge in by playing quarterback with the Detroit Lions or filling in for the percussionist of the New York Philharmonic.
And then of course, there is Mr. Trump, sweeping in and out in his black Trump helicopter like Glinda the Rich Witch. Perhaps not surprisingly from a man whose biography on the show's Web site is longer than those of Frankin D. Roosevelt and Bill Gates combined, a top reward for a job well done was a peek at his private penthouse apartment.
The best that one can say for that opulent sprawl of pink marble, gold and crystal is that it does indeed reflect its owner's taste. And there was something wonderfully ambivalent in the stunned reaction of one contestant. ''You have to want those things, you have to aspire to those things,'' the would-be apprentice said pensively, ''if you want to be like Trump.''
NBC, tonight at 8:30, Eastern and Pacific times; 7:30, Central time. Subsequent episodes on Wednesday nights at 8, Eastern and Pacific times; 7, Central time.
Mark Burnett and Donald Trump, executive producers; Conrad Riggs, producer. Produced by Mark Burnett Productions in association with Trump Productions LLC.
Correction: March 25, 2006, Saturday An article in The Arts on March 13 about Tony DiSanto, executive vice president for series development and animation at MTV Networks, misstated the role of Mark Burnett, one of the ''reality auteurs'' to whom a media professor compared him. (Similar errors occurred in more than a dozen earlier articles, dating to July 2001.) Mr. Burnett is an executive producer of ''Survivor,'' not the creator. Charlie Parsons, another executive producer of ''Survivor,'' created the format, initially for a Swedish show, on which it is based.Continue reading the main story


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West Indies' swashbuckling batsman has made his love for football well known but very few are aware of the Caribbean cricketer's favourite football club.
Chris Gayle's recent post on photo sharing website Instagram creates quite a stir as he made his intentions clear to 'sign' with his favourite club - Manchester United.
His post read, 'Meeting went well with the new manager...once I get my terms then I will sign with @manchesterunited'
Did he actually have a chat with Jose Mourinho? Is he intending to leave cricket?
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21 Years After Her Death Selena Quintanilla's Star Burns Brighter Than Ever.
It's possible that a lot of young people (say, 20 years old and younger) don't know who Selena Quintanilla-Perez is -- after all, she died right around the time that they were born. But for those of us of a slightly older generation, Selena revolutionized what pop music could be, taking it from a primarily white industry to one that recognized the influences of Latin and Tejano music. Think of it this way: Without Selena, there might not be any Shakira, Ricky Martin, or Jennifer Lopez.
Now, more than 21 years after her death, we're remember Selena's life, her tragic murder, and the legacy she left behind. If it's been awhile since you thought of her, check out her life story below to remember why she was such a powerhouse. And, if you happen to not know who she is, you're going to want to read this and find out. She wasn't just a singer -- for many, she was an inspiration.
Most of us remember Tejano music singer Selena Quintanilla-Perez.
She was the crossover pop star that was just getting started in her career when, in 1995, she was shot and killed by one of the most trusted members of her team.
Now, 21 years later, we look back on Selena's all-too-short life.
Selena was the youngest child of the Quintanilla family. She started her career in the early eighties, singing with her siblings in a Tejano music called Selena y Los Dinos.
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In the world of Latin music, Selena was a massive star.
In Selena y Los Dinos, her brother played bass guitar and her sister played the drums. Selena was the lead singer -- at just nine years old.
She then went on to have a solo act, and in 1989 she signed with Capitol EMI Latin Records.
The label released her self-titled album,"Selena" in the same year. By 1990, Selena was already onto her second album, "Ven Conmigo."
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"Ven Conmigo" won Selena plenty of critical acclaim.
In fact, it was the first recording by a female Tejano artist to achieve gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. She'd officially achieved success in a genre of music that was primarily dominated by men.
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The Zip-Pro from Outdoor Edge is a lightweight, folding zipper blade that makes field dressing fast and easy. Features include a reliable frame-lock design and one hand opening stud. The blaze orange textured G10 and stainless steel handle ensures a position, non-slip grip and includes a pocket clip for easy access.
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St Pancras Old Church was the setting for the comeback by Australian songstress Gabriella Cilmi. It had been 3 years since I last saw Cilmi perform an acoustic set at Covent Garden. Even though it was billed as being a standing gig, seats were laid out when the doors had opened. Now I dislike seated gigs but seating was ideal for this intimate event.
Around 9pm Gabriella took to the stage to showcase brand new material and play a few classics as well. First up it was a brand new track and this being Symmetry. Cilmi immediately launched into it as soon as she stepped onto the intimate stage. Now I really liked this and it shows a lot of promise of what to expect from the forthcoming 3rd LP. Symmetry was an infectious tune and showed that Cilmi had gone back to the same style which appeared on début album Lessons To Be Learned. "Before we start I just wanna say thank you for coming to the 1st show of what feels like I've played in ages" Cilmi mentioned to the intimate audience before Don't Look Back. This was sung at a steady pace and the huskiness was still there. Gabriella's vocals were superb and she delivered this wonderful number to perfection. After Cilmi mentioned she was feeling bad due to standing on someone's grave it was then onto Not Sorry. Now this is a song which grows on you. This tune had been perfectly written and the vocals were pitch perfect. Gabriella made use of the acoustics of the church and powered through this track. Plenty of applause followed which then lead into the current single Sweeter In History. This was offered as a free download and it was a complete cracker. It cements her return to the music industry. Cilmi sailed through this at ease and there were traces of both soul and rock which infused together to create something sublime plus it was aided by Gabriella's smoky vocals. "This is an oldie" Cilmi said referencing Sanctuary which appeared on the debut Lessons To Be Learned. Even this tune is 6 years old (it was the first single released in 2007) it still completely hypnotises me. Everything about this was amazing the lyrics, the middle 8, the vocals and melody were simply flawless. Sanctuary is an infectious number as well and you just want to sing along to it.
"You guys alright by the way?" Gabriella said before introducing the next tune as Parallel Universe. This was superb and Cilmi belted out the vocals. There was a soulful vibe which worked wonders. I really hope this makes the cut and appears on the 3rd LP. "There's no way of sitting comfortably in this dress. Can you feel the holy vibes?" Cilmi then told the audience whilst sitting down for the next number of the evening and this being Left With Someone Else. Eventually she got up to deliver a flawless performance of this tune. It was very infectious with stunning verses and an incredible/ powerful chorus. It was definitely a song that can get you moving easily. It was then onto a power ballad and this being Love Me Cos You Want To. This sombre tune sounded ever so beautiful and is the highlight from her 2nd LP Ten. This number was actually co written with the incredibly talented Miss Ellie Goulding. Cilmi was backed with a piano arrangement which made it very entrancing and light. It was then onto Vicious Love which sounded outstanding. I had heard this last year when it was posted on her YouTube. Just hearing it being performed live was quite something. Lyrics were brilliant and contagious as well. "I wrote this next tune with Tricky in Paris. It was a very interesting experience" Gabriella then revealed before getting stuck into Highway. In this number Cilmi says that she lost her dreams along the highway. Just like Symmetry this tune offered plenty of promise. The vocals were faultless and it had been perfectly written. "You might of heard this one before" Gabriella then told the audience before Sweet About Me. This was the final old song to feature in the set and I must admit this tune is a complete killer with outstanding verses and a chorus you feel compelled to sing along to. "This next tune is the last one we're going to play for you tonight. But thank you very much for coming. I hope to see you at more gigs in the future. Hopefully coming up soon" a humble Gabriella Cilmi said before ending with the fantastic The Sting.
Don't Look Back
Not Sorry
Sweeter In History
Parallel Universe
Left With Someone Else
Love Me Cos You Want To
Vicious Love
Sweet About Me
The Sting
OVERALL: It was a pleasure just to see the talented Gabriella Cilmi performing once again. St Pancras Old Church is such a lovely venue and it makes gigs with artists that you love extremely special because of the intimacy.
Even though an encore wasn't forthcoming (despite everyone glued in their seats hoping for one) what had been performed was a set full of corkers which have to feature on the next LP. It was even nice to hear old tracks Sanctuary, Sweet About Me and Love Me Cos You Want To performed in this setting. The acoustics in this church were extraordinary.
Even though Gabriella was nervous (as this was her first headline show for years) it seemed that she was more comfortable with what was being performed. For those not in the know even though her 2nd LP Ten features some fantastic tracks Gabriella was being moulded into something she wasn't. Now that album had an electro feel to it and it was a lot different compared to material from the début LP.
Just hearing the new songs makes me excited for her future. Gabriella has always been a talented singer/ songwriter and the fact it seems as she feels more comfortable tells me that she is back. The fact that she has gone back to the same style that featured on Lessons To Be Learned tells me Cilmi is onto a winner.
Aside from all of that I liked the fact Gabriella came out and met fans that wanted items signed, photos and tell her how amazing the show was. It is extremely nice when the artist comes out and spends time with fans rather than just staying backstage until everyone else has left the venue.
To sum it up Gabriella Cilmi is well and truly back and I cannot wait until the day she announces more live dates.


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Well, the water cooler has been slow today so I thought I would throw this out there. Found a great jazz band over the weekend. The gentleman's last name is Padula and the name of his band......Padula Oblongota (come on....that's reason enough to check them out). Website is below, give them a listen a let me know what you think. Dude plays a Hammond B3 organ..... Which in itself is a religious experience.
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Jul 14, 2010 at 10:52 UTC
Nice! I love jazz. thanks.
Jul 14, 2010 at 10:54 UTC
Lovely music to listen to at the end of the day.
In a few minutes, when most of my users have gone, I will be able to relax and enjoy it.
Jul 14, 2010 at 10:59 UTC
Ah, this is wonderful, I'm always looking for new music, and this is fabulous.
Jul 14, 2010 at 11:31 UTC
Glad you guys enjoy! Cheers!
Jul 14, 2010 at 4:15 UTC
Very timely, Ottawa Jazz festival just wrapped up. Perhaps this band will surface here next year?
Jul 15, 2010 at 2:39 UTC
Did I already mention I lead a Jazzband several years ago? ;-) We played some swing standards.
If anybody is interested he/she can pm me and I´ll send you some mp3.
Will take a look at the website this evening. Jazz is great. But I´m more an old school Jazzer. My favourites are the good old kings of Jazz like Monk, Coltrane and Ellington.
Jul 15, 2010 at 3:00 UTC
"Every time you pick up an instrument, I'll be there inside ya, wearing ya like a glove!"
"I'm gonna creep inside you like a warm kitten!"
Jul 15, 2010 at 9:02 UTC
I thought of the boosh when i saw this thread :) @ DomUK,
lets get some jazz funk on! YEAH!
Jul 15, 2010 at 1:29 UTC
Jul 15, 2010 at 5:44 UTC
Love my jazz blowing cool. thanks for sharing!
Jul 16, 2010 at 8:05 UTC
For those who want some Britsh Humour on the Jazz Club
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Discussion in 'Pesticide & Herbicide Application' started by Glenn Lawn Care, Apr 23, 2012.
Soo how many gallons per thousand are you running?
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How have you calibrated your sprayer?
What is the output of your spray gun? 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4 gallon ?
How do your lawns look days after you are done spraying them ?
Guys at most sales dealers are just that, sales people.
When you ask a question like that in an open forum, you should expect to be basted like a sunday ham
No one said your an idiot that is your own words. Now answer the questions asked if want some help. And I know alot of guys licensed that are really not up to par nor do they have a clue what is going on.
You have not given enough information to compare and that is the problem.
2 GPM. I used 1 gallon of 3 way. No burn spots, no weeds! I was asking how to calibrate my machine nor was I asking how much product to use. Sorry if it came off that way. JDL told me guys are using 2.5 gallons of 3 way per 200 gallon tank and I though that was crazy! I started the thread to see if they were right or wrong.
Assuming Cool Season Grasses. The App Rate is up to 4 Pints per AC if I recall correctly.
2 GPM and again Assuming 2 H2O Gallons per 1000 SF
You can treat 100,000. SF. There is 8 pints in a gallon so I say you are more correct based on the amount of water you apply per 1K SF
It is in the math and the label. I on the other hand would use much less because of my grasses even with all other things being equal.
You have to expect to get some crappie when you do not give enough info.
So your flow rate is 2 gpm but we need to know how many sq. ft. do those 2 gallons cover. It is all about the amount of ai per 1000 sq. ft.
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To answer your question, Glenn,
You are correct. The Lesco people are really off-base on this one.
Did they really suggest 2.5 gallons per 200 gallon tank?
If as you say, your tank covers 100,000 sqft, one gallon per tank is about right.
If dealer said 2.5 gallons, (320 ounces) per tank, that would be 3.2 ounces per thousand sqft. Way over the label rate.
Of course 2 gal per minute is not the same as 2 gal per thousand sqft; how many sqft per minute?
Now if you walked really fast--say 3.8 mph mph--and your swath was 8 feet wide, a tank would cover about 267,520 sqft, and the rate would be correct, 1.2 ounces per thousand sqft. (And you would be spraying 3/4 gallon solution per thousand).
I am newer to this (And i am certified for those that ask) but from what ive gathered, the guys at jdl would be correct if your were spraying 1 gallon/k. In your case if you are spraying 2 gallon/k, you would use half the concentrate because you are applying twice as much.
Correct, when I time my spray output I do get 2 gallons per minute, but in the time I cover 1000 sq ft I only use 1 gallon.
So to answer your question the JDL guys aren't too far off.
It's really all about gallons per acre.
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If you're in Auckland, start saving your pennies now for the next Devonport Craft Market, coming up on Sunday 7 July.
When the day arrives, head up to the lovely North Shore and find your way to Devonport Community House, at 32 Clarence Street from 10am till 2pm (please note winter hours), to check out the considerable and colourful mix of familiar favourites and fresh faces.
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I accidentally messed up the rotation on these journals. I left off Sunday's hamstring training session on the last journal. From here on out, the journals will be from Sunday to Saturday, starting with this one. I have also made an addition. At the end of every journal, there will be a summary of the exercises, weight, and reps that I did for every workout. This way, if you want to get right to exactly what I did, you can just scroll down. Like I said, on with hamstring training!!
Sunday, 4/28/02
Unfortunately, my grandmother is still in the hospital. I'm able to talk to her over the phone. Since final exams are this week, I cannot fly up to see her, but they tell me that she is getting better, so that is reassuring. On a brighter note, my delts are finally sore!! Those triple drop sets really did the trick, they are killer! As always, my calves are sore as hell from Friday's workout.
We started with the usual warm-up and then began the workout with lying leg curl with feet together. We didn't go very hard on this exercise because straight leg deadlifts were up next, and we wanted to preserve energy. My first set was with only 60 lbs. for a set of 15 reps. Next, I moved up to 100 lbs. for another 15 reps. The final set was for 15 more reps using 120 lbs. So far, the weight was light and my hamstrings felt up to par.
Straight leg deadlifts were next on the work agenda. We loaded on 135 lbs. and I did my first set for 15 light reps. Just to make sure that I was good and warmed up, I did one more warm-up with 135 lbs. for only a set of 10 reps. We loaded another pair of 45 lb. plates to make it 225 lbs. I did this weight 10 times, no problem. For my work set, we slapped on yet another pair of 45's, peaking out at 315 lbs. This was indeed a grueling set of 15 reps. My hamstrings and lower back were both numb after I finished the last set.
To finish off this workout, we ended up back where we started, lying leg curl. This time, we went with feet apart. Unfortunately, I could not feel a thing, but I was still able to pull, a little bit anyways. The first set was with 100 lbs. for 15 easy reps. Next, I jumped to 140 lbs. where I got that 10 times. For the final set of the workout, I increased again to 160 lbs. for a set of 12 reps. I could feel my hamstrings with my hand, but I sure as hell couldn't flex them!
Monday, 4/29/02 - Arms
Sadly, I lost my grandmother today. After a week of up's and down's in the hospital, she was finally relieved from suffering. I found out later in the day from my dad who was up in Virginia with her. It was really tough not being able to go up there. It's going to be an even tougher week with finals coming up, but you can't go backwards.
Following the warm-up, we began with backwards preacher curls, using the vertical part of the pad instead of the sloped part. This time, we used a curl bar instead of a dumbbell. My first set was with 70 lbs. for 12 reps. I did that for one more set before going up to 90 lbs. for a set of 10 reps. Doing preacher curls this way is so much more difficult, it's unbelievable. For my final work set, I went up to 110 lbs. for a set of 7 tough reps. Staying here, we switched over to doing one-arm dumbbell preacher curl. I grabbed a 45 and did my first set for 9 reps. I definitely felt like this was adequate weight, so I stayed here for a final set of 8 reps.
The next exercise was incline alternating dumbbell curls. I love this exercise after blowing out my biceps on the preacher curl. I started out with a pair of 40's and did that weight 8 times, each arm. The weight felt right, and I did not want to sacrifice form on this exercise, so I went with the 40's again for a set of 7 reps each arm. Already, my biceps felt like they were going to pop! To end the biceps section, we went back over to the preacher curl, but this time we used the sloped portion for some one-arm hammer curls. This was a little different than normal, but a welcomed change. I went with a 40 lb. dumbbell for a set of 8 reps. Staying at this weight, I did another set of 8 reps. That's it for biceps, what a pump, time for triceps!!
As always, we began with dips, two sets of 15 reps using only body weight. From there, we went to the cables and did supinated pushdowns. I started out with 150 lbs. for a set of 15 reps. Next, I jumped to 200 lbs. and did my work set for 12 reps. Following pushdowns, we went over to the flat bench for close-grip bench press, one of my all time favorites. I started out with 185 lbs. for a set of 10 light reps. This weight was really light, so I went up to 245 lbs. and ended up doing 8 reps. Finally, our last exercise was nose breakers. Still feeling pretty strong, I warmed up with 90 lbs. for a set of 15 easy reps. To end this workout, I went up to 140 lbs. and got that only 7 times. What a workout, my arms felt great!!
Tuesday, 4/30/02 - OFF DAY
I found out today that the viewing for my grandmother is later in the week and the funeral is this weekend. It's going to be very difficult, but being strong for my grandfather is my top priority. I've been running around today, trying to get my final exam schedule rearranged so that I can be there for my family, and so I won't miss anything at school. When I wasn't doing that, I was in the library studying like crazy and nursing my sore arms!
Wednesday, 5/1/02 - Quads
Well, this was a very rough workout, even without the lack of sleep and fact that I have to go to my Grandmother's funeral this weekend. It's getting closer to contest time, and I was definitely reminded of that after the workout. Phano sat out this training session because of a bum knee.
Following the warm-up, we started out on leg extension for an additional warm-up. The first set was with 50 lbs. for a set of 20 easy reps. Next, I jumped to 100 lbs. for a set of 15 reps. Following that set, I increased 50 more lbs. to 150 for another set of 15 reps. That was that for leg extension, up next, squats. Squats today were very tough, just read on. I started at 135 lbs. for a set of 20 reps. Next, I went with 185 lbs. for a set of 10 reps. Moving right along, I went with 225 lbs. for a set of 10 reps. For the next set, I loaded 275 lbs. for a set of 10 more reps. Again, I increased the weight, this time to 315 lbs. for a set of 8 reps. So far, my legs were drained. I wasn't resting long between sets which made this workout even worse, in a good way. The next set was with 365 lbs., and I bottomed out on the 7th rep. I went up again to 385 lbs. and bottomed out during this set on the 5th rep. My legs were shot, but I still had to do a drop set with 315 lbs. I did that drop set for only a set of 5, bottoming out on the 6th rep.
Man, my I had to lie down on the ground after that little episode, I was dying!! From there, I journeyed on over to the leg extension and did my first set using 100 lbs. for a set of 15 reps. I could barely get the weight up on the 15th rep, but that's what I wanted. I went up to 130 lbs. for the next set, and banged out 15 more reps. For my final set on this exercise, I used 160 lbs. for a set of 12 ugly reps. Next on the list were hack squats. I was really pessimistic about this exercise, given the fact that I couldn't breathe, see, or walk. I started out using 315 lbs., as a warm-up, for a set of 12 reps. I couldn't feel my quads after the warm-up set! Next, we loaded on another pair of 45's to make it 405 for a set of 6 reps, bottoming out on the 7th rep. From there, I went back down to 315, where I bottomed out on the 9th rep. Finally, to finish off legs, I did some walking lunges. These were not very pretty, but I made it through. I did two sets of 60 steps, and afterwards, I laid on the ground trying to talk myself into getting up and going to the bathroom for a post-workout shake. After 45 minutes of that, I finally got up and walked 50 feet to the bathroom!
Thursday, 5/2/02 - Chest and Abs
Wow, my quads starting hurting last night at about 9 o'clock. They haven't reached their maximum soreness, but I assure you, they will. I couldn't wait to do this workout so that I could get my mind off of finals and my legs. I had an easy final today, so I was feeling pretty good for a change.
We started out with the warm-up and then ab work. We did sit-ups on the decline bench for starters. Here I did two sets of 20 reps using no weight. Then I grabbed a 25 lb. plate and did another set of 20 reps. Finally, I put that weight up, grabbed a 45 lb. plate, and did 20 more reps at that weight. Following this exercise, we got a flat bench and did bench crunches. Here, we only did two sets of 30 reps, just enough to get a good burn, in my opinion.
Now for chest. We started off with incline barbell bench press, using 135 lbs. for a warm-up set of 15 reps. Next, I went with 185 lbs. for an easy set of 10 reps. 225 lbs. was the next weight, and I did that for a set of 4 reps. For my work set, I did 275 lbs. for a set of 6 heavy reps. I could tell that yesterday's workout put a beating on me because I was already starting to fatigue. Next, we did some flat bench barbell presses for a nice change. I started out with 245 lbs. and did a set of 11 reps. For the work set, I went with 275 lbs. for another set of 6 reps. From here, we went over to the decline bench for some decline barbell bench presses. I started at 245 lbs. again for a set of 8 reps. That weight was really difficult, so I stayed at that weight and did one more set of 8 reps.
This workout was still not complete, so we went with incline dumbbell flyes. We started with 75 lb. dumbbells and did a set of 10 reps for a good warm-up. These dumbbells were nice and heavy, so I didn't go up from that weight. The second work set was for 8 more reps at a slightly lower incline. We ended this session with come cables, first set with 70 lbs. for 15 reps. My chest was about destroyed, just enough for one more set of 9 reps with 90 lbs.
Friday, 5/03/02 - Back
I was right, the soreness in my quads caught up with me. They haven't been this sore since last year, pre-contest. What a pain!! Now, my chest is killing me too, but at least I don't need my chest to walk. On top of all that, I am so tired because I had to drive back to Athens at 6 o'clock this morning to take an early final. All right, on to back training.
We started out with pull-ups, as always for a good stretch and warm-up. I did two sets of 12 reps. My back felt pretty good, and I felt pretty strong so far. For the work set, I went used a 25 lb. plate for extra resistance and did that 10 times. Next on the list were bent-over rows. I started off this exercise with 135 lbs. for a set of 15 solid reps. If you do this exercise correctly, 135 lbs. can feel like a work set! The next stop was 185 lbs. for a set of 12 easy reps. I did a set with 225 lbs. using a supinated grip for a set of 10 reps. For the final set, I did 225 lbs. again with a pronated grip for a set of 12 reps. At this point, I could tell that I needed some sleep because I was tired as hell.
Curl-grip pulldowns were the next exercise. I started out heavy at 140 lbs. for a set of 12 reps. I went up to 160 lbs. for the next set and only got 8 reps. My back had a great pump already! We left the cable pulldown and went over to do some T-Bar rows. I started out at 135 lbs. for a set of 12 reps. That was pretty easy, so I went with 180 lbs. for a set of 10 reps. Still not content with the weight, I went up one more time to 225 lbs. for a set of 7 tough reps.
For a small change, we did machine pullovers. These are great late in the workout. I loaded 150 lbs. for my first set of 15 reps. The work set was done using the stack, 200 lbs., for a set of 9 reps. I could barely hold onto the handles at the end. Finishing up back, we ended with regular front pulldowns. Feeling pretty weak at this point, I did 120 lbs. for two sets of 10 reps. That was that for back.
Saturday, 5/03/02 - OFF DAY
Today was pretty tough because it was the funeral for my Grandmother. On top of that I was really tired because I didn't get to sleep until midnight from the viewing and got up at 3 am to study for my Monday final. Unfortunately, I didn't get back to sleep before it was time to go.
- Summary: (weight x reps)
- Sunday: Hamstrings
- Lying Leg Curl (feet together): 60 x 15, 100 x 15, 120 x 15
- Straight Leg Deadlifts: 135 x 15, 135 x 10, 225 x 10, 315 x 15
- Lying Leg Curl (feet apart): 100 x 15, 140 x 10, 160 x 12
- Monday: Arms
- Barbell Preacher Curl: 70 x 12, 70 x 12, 90 x 10, 110 x 7
- Dumbbell Preacher Curl: 45 x 9, 45 x 8
- Incline Dumbbell Curl: 40 x 8, 40 x 7
- One-arm Hammer Preacher Curl: 40 x 8, 40 x 8
- Dips: 15, 15
- Supinated Pushdowns: 150 x 15, 200 x 12
- Close-grip Bench press: 185 x 10, 245 x 8
- Nosebreakers: 90 x 15, 140 x 7
- Tuesday: Off
- Wednesday: Quads
- Leg Extension: 50 x 20, 100 x 15, 150 x 15
- Squats: 135 x 20, 185 x 10, 225 x 10, 275 x 10, 315 x 8, 365 x 6, 385 x 5, 315 x 5
- Leg Extension: 100 x 15, 130 x 15, 160 x 12
- Hack Squats: 315 x 12, 405 x 6, 315 x 8
- Lunges: 60, 60 steps
- Thursday: Chest and Abs
- Situps: 20, 20, 25 x 20, 45 x 20
- Bench Crunches: 30, 30
- Incline Barbell Bench Press: 135 x 15, 185 x 10, 225 x 4, 275 x 6
- Flat Barbell Bench Press: 245 x 11, 275 x 6
- Decline Barbell Bench Press: 245 x 8, 245 x 8
- Incline Dumbbell Flys: 75 x 10, 75 x 8
- Cables: 70 x 15, 90 x 9
- Friday: Back
- Pullups: 12, 12, 25 x 10
- Bent-over Rows: 135 x 15, 185 x 12, 225 x 10, 225 x 12
- Curl-grip Pulldowns: 140 x 12, 160 x 8
- T-Bar Rows: 90 x 12, 135 x 10, 160 x 7
- Machine Pullovers: 150 x 15, 200 x 9
- Front Pulldowns: 120 x 10, 120 x 10
- Saturday: Off
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Dave Matthews Band Issues Statement About "Racist, Hate-Filled Terrorism" In Hometown Of Charlottesville"This is not the Charlottesville we know and love. This town has grown from its sometimes great but often difficult history and is marching toward an inclusive future. "
5 Bands Who Craft the Most Creative Setlists And Keep Their Fans On Their ToesThese five performers know how to keep their live shows fresh.
Dave Matthews Band Raises $1.5 Million For Charity On Opening Night Of Summer TourDave Matthews Band launched their summer tour last evening at the John Paul Jones Arena in their hometown of Charlottesville, Va.
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I was born in St.Paul MN, and have called Madison WI, home. I have been a contractor for more than 7 years, have managed a PC store for 5 years, and another 2 years doing on-site services. I spent most of the summer before flying to many huge tourist spots, installing WiFi.
Currently, I am a production technician for a corporation in St. Louis, and I hand make hardware components used in their products. The products I help make, are used to keep athlete data at sporting events.
Always looking for fellow INTJ. These days not so much for the dating. But so I can share with others what I have learned and so other INTJ feel less alone.
Working hard every day, to gain new tools to carve out a better future.
Looking forward to the new machines I have my eyes set on. Laser Cutter and desktop injection molding! Better 3D printer too :-)
Just developed hack tool for non hdds on PS4. :) thinking making this into real product will be awesome.
Seeing some one Now. So, profile shifted to "looking for friends."
Trying to get involved with Arch Reactor and Inventor Forge. Finding interesting "Meetup" groups to join, electronics, 3d printing, technology, and such.
• Hugging: I have been told I hug really good.
• Inviting: make visitors feel comfortable and relaxed.
• Touching: have been complimented on my touch, and massage. -Though I will directly proclaim to have no skill at massage.
• Soldering: it gets me good jobs, as an electronics assembler.
• Invention: working on that one. Always something new.
• Immunity: I do not get sick very easily. -Seriously just keep your hands clean, that's about the only trick.
• Hands: I would be sad to loose even one finger, I depend on them all. I am very dexterous, and I have lady like hands, great for assembling. I have also been credited with surgical quality coordination.
• Conversation: I will never complain you talk too much.
• Survival: I cannot fend off a militia, but I will survive the zombies!
• Cooking: used to think I was better. But, to the world, I am a novice. -Have an Anniversary edition of America's Test Kitchen.
• Patience: It's hard to break, and received many compliments.
• Tolerance: If only there were an award for this.
• Eyes: I am no master of observation, but i have great eyes. I will be sad when they start to degenerate. I see very well in the dark, have scary wide field of active vision and very wide perennial vision. Never mind I have access to recognition to the full color spectrum and can discern colors others can't tell apart. Yes, I have good eyes.
-and I am sorry if that ruins your plans. -I sample, but prefer Cola.
• Hands smaller like my mothers, and they get cold easily too! (not to be confused with Trumps shrunken hands)
• Cares/worries too much, as one put it, I care so much it makes me angry that others don't.
• Extreme Patience for learners and those as stubborn as mules.
• Gives very good hugs. -Credited by random friends for this. :-)
• Extremely Honest, the person you see online is the person you will meet. -have been credited with this, and told the trait is rare. Had a highway patrol compliment me for looking like my divers license too.
• Likes black clothes. -I have a lot of bright colors but no one notices.
• Doesn't drink, every one complains in one way or another. I had had alcohol and dont have a taste for it or its effects. Sorry if this ruins your night.
• Talks a lot, I like friends who talk too, most have an idea of how the world should work, and my style doesn't fit that idea.
• Has crazy ideas. -says my boss, but those ideas will shape my own company someday.
• Eats a lot of Chicken, says every one, no one notices the piles of veggies, rice and or beans.
Complimented by an ex for having the patience to put up with nearly anything and any one. She said for her, they would have been gone after the first day. I have enormous patience and am not insulted easily. She said, most of us including herself, make quick choices and ignore anyone who does not pigeon hole into their expectations. Sadly, I wish this made up for other defects but it does not, if anything others are more judgemental.
PC, Playstation, PSone, PS2, PS3, PS4, NES, SNES, N64, GameCube, Wii, GameBoy, Gameboy Color, Game Boy Advanced, and Virtual Boy. Pioneer 5.1 DSP, and dual phillips 40W 4-way speakers.
Mario, Zelda, Metal Gear Solid, FFVII, FFXI, Destiny, Pinball, Ace Combat, Sim City, Minecraft, Dune, Abyss, Avatar, Legend, Labyrinth, Last Star Fighter, Fern Gully, WallE, various OST, various 70's-80's-90's Rock, Americas Test Kitchen Tv and book., Kitchen Nightmares, This old House, Physics & Chemistry handbook, Great book of Amber, Changeling, Madwand,
Really fattening up the game list on my PS4. With a custom HDD there is lot of room. Still hope for some kind of a social thing like Playstation@Home used to be, like Second Life on PC. So far lots of great online stuff but no local multi player other than Mortal Kombat...
Music likes, to many to count.
Will eat at Indian Buffet, Chinese Buffet, American Buffet. I like Denny's occasionally. I do cook, soups stews, fried rice. I can cook very well, but on my own it's pretty rare. Most of my solo cooking is some combination of beans, rice, broccoli, chicken, Eggs, corn, green beans. Pasta, and shrimp too. Fresh veggies are served with Spicy Ranch and bacon bits. Also serve up a nice roasted chicken, with carrots, potatoes and white onions. I am moving in the direction of vegan or vegetarian, but not sure i will ever be 100%
I am no stranger to the kitchen and it's been proven if I say something is good, others agree, though sometimes it can be hard to get people to try things they think they already know. But this is one time I win almost every time, good food. I dare you to prove me wrong! :-)
thunderstorms, snow, ice, warm sunny days, flowering trees in the spring, birds
computer: 8GB, 2.5Ghz Quad Core i5, Canvas X 15, Multisim Blue, Open Office.
CNC, 3D printer, Laser Cutting machine, CAD.
Politics, Physics, invention, Biology, Global Warming
How long it will take before we destroy the world in the name of keeping our *** hole country safe, in the name of a shapeless action less GOD, in the name of unfettered capitalism, in name of national security against enemies we deliberately create while policing the world!
Will we discover some form of star drive technology first? Probably not. Wishful thinking, but I am sure the Earth will be uninhabitable before we discover a way to leave it behind.
Why our country is filled with so many Red Necks they think that Trump was a good idea. Don't get me wrong, I didn't like Hillary either, but for what she represented, not who she was. Trump on the other hand did offer a few things we need, but what who he is, what he represents, and what his newly empowered supporters do in his name, is mostly criminal.
You would not believe how hard I try to make plans for the weekend and in the end am usually frustrated when nothing works out, and I am once more sitting at home by myself.
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Quote:QuoteI don't like that explanation.It makes it sound like a person should just block with force and that's the true meaning. Blocks are much more in my opinion,otherwise why the chamber? Neass comments.Brian can you explain in a bit more detail?
Quote:Thank you for your answer. Nice techniques.I think that Soto-uke also can be used for the start of a wrist lock if the wrist is grabbed by an opponent.As regards head butts again nice techniques although I think there are more ways of using them.
Quote:QuoteThese are the "Secret" techniques. These are the Attacks that are blocks... If you ask about a straight punch as a block, I'd have you research "Cut Punching" the concept of punching along another persons arm line and pushing it away with the twist of your elbow to strike them.Neass answer.This is good stuff. Please feel free to go into more detail
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Sugarshack Method And Kitchen Aid 5 Plus Pro Mixer
Decorating By jenbug1 Updated 7 Mar 2010 , 5:11am by sugarshack
Ok, SO I have the Perfecting the Art of Buttercream DVD but I wonder if you can get the airless buttercream with this type of mixer? My mixer has the bowl lift and a very wide shallow bowl compared to the tall more narrow bowl on the 5 qt mixer. Does anyone have any experience with this mixer and this method? Will it work and what amounts will I use to fill this size/style bowl??
Thanks in advance!
i use the sugar shack love it it's not that sickening sweet, my mixer broke so i use the hand the wonderful person her from here sent me i made 1/2 a batch and i used a wider bowl and it worked great, so i would think it would be fine, as far as being shallow for me it doesn't matter because i get it all over me anyway,lol just start slow, i used my friends kitchen aid once, when i made this the first time and i still had to take some out and and put some back in and did it a couple times just to make sure it mixed well, but i didn't get any bubbles.
Thanks, I have tried it with this mixer before, but I just ended up wasting about 5 lbs of sugar and all those ingredients are expensive, so I am kinda looking for an exact answer and exact amount to use.. I wonder if Mrs. Sharon might be around to help me out with this question? Should I PM her? I never post, I am an avid reader on this board though.. I usually just find what I need without having to ask. but this.. I cannot find!
You can email her. She's GREAT and answers your questions pretty timely!! I've asked her a few, but most the time she'll answer in the forums too.
Jen, I am not familiar with that bowl, shape or size. The technique works by the same principal in any bowl, but you may have to tweak the total volume needed to make it work in that particular one.
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Maintenance work is a vital part of keeping the Research Wiki running optimally. Be careful to avoid creating more maintenance work through instruction creep. Organize when you can, but always keep the big picture in sight: we are here to create a resource for family history researchers. If you wish to contribute to FamilySearch Wiki in ways other than maintenance, please consider some suggestions of things you can do.


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HSR Obtains $5 Million Settlement in Civil Rights Case on Behalf of Inmate in Sacramento County Jail
HSR partners Dan Stormer, Lori Rifkin and Joshua Piovia-Scott secured a $5 million settlement in a civil rights case on behalf of a former inmate in the Sacramento County Jail. Plaintiff James Joshua Mayfield was left paralyzed after a suicide attempt in the Jail that was caused by defendants' unlawful denial of treatment for his mental illness and repeated beatings.
HSR Settles Civil Rights Case on Behalf of Formerly Incarcerated Plaintiff Against California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for $950,000
After seven days of trial, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) Defendants offered to settle the case brought by HSR on behalf of Plaintiff Jermaine Padilla, a formerly incarcerated man whom CDCR officials and doctors unlawfully denied mental health treatment and subjected to horrific use of force involving 82 ounces of Oleoresin Capsicum pepper spray and three days of full-body restraints.
HSR Obtains Court Order Finding Defendants Improperly Excluded Two African American Jurors In Civil Rights Case Because of Their Race
HSR partners Dan Stormer, Josh Piovia-Scott and Lori Rifkin obtained an unusual order from the Eastern District of California finding that defendants County of Sacramento and Sheriff Scott Jones improperly excluded two African American jurors because of their race.


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In today's search world, there's a lot of talk about how social is "taking over," how "content is king," and how search engine optimization is "dead" – with search updates like Penguin and Panda hitting the final nails on the coffin. Sounds very dramatic, doesn'tit
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For me SEO can never be dead or neglected. SEO has changed in a big way as it used to be 2-3 years ago. Social has become integral part SEO, it can never SEO place when it comes to optimizing your website technically (on-page SEO)
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I tend to think that SEO is shifting to SMO. It is more and more obvious through time.
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When we talk about content marketing on Facebook, there are different media types: Status, Link, Video and Images. But images, as in many other online platforms and networks, have become the most consumed content format and today, they take about 50% of the News Feed.
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Through Operation Outreach and in partnership with the Red Cross, volunteers in Austin have served returning veterans. Veterans have been connected to employment services, housing services, and both physical and mental health services. The initiative also matched veterans with other critical resources like transportation assistance to work, utility payment supports, and vet-to-vet mentoring services. Additionally, the city's Workforce Solutions Center provided a private space for volunteers and veterans to meet and receive individual support.
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Being an entrepreneur can be a lonely and gut-wrenching journey. You have limited money and resources. You fail and face rejection daily. No one cares about your whining when things, especially timing, don't work out in your favor. No one is putting a paycheck into your bank account every two weeks. You may not have health benefits. The list goes on...
What entrepreneurs usually lack and need most is support. Enter Mini.
Urban-X is a new accelerator from the people behind Mini and HAX Futures. It's not your typical incubator, as its mission is to invest in and accelerate startups that are, according to its website, "focused on intelligent cities, urban hyper-growth and society-scale challenges."
Mini is fit for this role -- its cars are the perfect size for urban streets and tight parking spots.
While Silicon Valley rewards whiz kids and the newest, almost immediately irrelevant technology, Urban-X and Mini select companies based on a number of criteria ranging from social impact to safety and security. The accelerator's perks include access to an attractive office space and maker facilities in New York, opportunities to visit and work at HAX's facilities in Shenzhen and Mini's operations in Munich, a $60,000 seed capital investment and more.
Mini is not the first automotive brand to see opportunities and go after entrepreneurs, but it's taking a grassroots approach. Play this week's episode of Behind the Brand above to learn more.
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Kim Kardashian Tells Kanye West He's The Next Versace After Fashion Show
She was much impressed and she told Kanye that he is a big designer in making. Kim Kardashian, 34, has high hopes for hubby Kanye West, 38. And this reflects in how much she and daughter North, 2 sitting in the front and centre enjoyed the season 2 of NYFW show on Sept.16.
Kim loved every piece of clothing shown and told Kanye that he is on his way to become one of the most renowned designers and she said she will try each piece of clothing of his collection after she gives birth. She said Kanye will become a renowned designer like Versace very soon.


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The following article gives information about the heart and some information regarding natural heart strengtheners.
Heart research is being carried out continually and many natural health boosters and benefits are being discovered. It is well known that garlic helps to promote a healthy heart. Well this is just the start.
As part of our regular newsletter there will be examples of successful alternative heart helpers.
A healthy heart and avoiding heart disease
The average heart beats about 72 times a minute and pumps about 13,640 litres (3,600 gallons) of blood a day, which is an almost unbelievable amount. During exercise, the pumping action automatically increases significantly, in response to the tissue's demand for increased oxygen. A strong healthy heart is important to everyone, regardless of age or sex. (More info about the heart and blood circulation).
Heart disease is one of the biggest killers and every year billions are spent on the treatment and prevention of heart disease. Anyone suspecting or feeling heart problems must see a qualified physician immediately, as well as undertaking a change to a more healthy lifestyle. As with all illness prevention is better than cure. Following a healthy life style will lessen any chance of heart disease.
Exercise, keeping weight in a healthy range, not smoking and effective stress management are good preventive therapies. If you are taking drugs for heart problems, seek professional advice before taking any herbal medicine.
One of the most well know heart diseases is Atherosclerosis. It is a degenerative disease of the arteries characterised by patchy thickening of the inner lining of the arterial walls, caused by deposits of fatty material. This eventually hardens and partially blocks the artery, causing the formation of a blood clot behind it. Generally this condition worsens with age, and is most dangerous when the arteries supplying blood to the heart and brain are affected.
Other conditions include: Angina (known medically as angina pectoris) is chest pain caused by a narrowing of the arteries, with the result that the blood supply to the heart muscle is not enough to meet its demands for oxygen and nutrients.
Palpitations refer to fast or irregular heartbeat. Quite common and usually harmless, palpitations are often brought on by physical exertion or fright. Frequent or prolonged palpitations, however may be an indication of heart disease, particularly if accompanied by dizziness, fainting, or chest pain.
The best herb to help handle any heart or circulatory problem is cayenne. Also know as Capsicum, the botanical name being Capsicum frutescens. Cayenne is the species of capsicum that is used medicinally for its stimulant and antiseptic actions, as well as its digestive properties.
Internally, cayenne stimulates the heart, regulating the blood flow and strengthening the arteries and capillaries. If you want to get your blood flowing, and your face red with blood take cayenne tincture. It will not only get the blood pumped around your body, but it will strengthen your heart and clear your arteries. Cayenne can also be used externally for poor circulation and on unbroken chilblains, Cayenne is a wonderful herb.
For a healthy heart eat plenty of Garlic. Garlic has long been known to help prevent heart disease and reduce the risk of atherosclerosis. It also helps to reduce high blood pressure. Modern research has shown that regular intake of garlic lowers cholesterol levels in the blood, and reduces blood clotting in blood vessels, making it particularly useful for coronary/artery disease. Garlic can be taken in food or for higher strength in the form of a tincture.
Hawthorn has a well-established and well-deserved reputation as a heart tonic. The ancient Greeks and Romans considered its blossom a symbol of joy and hope, and made it into wedding bouquet. Today it is particularly valued for its strengthening and normalising effect on the heart.
In medical studies and research work, the berries lowered blood pressure by helping to dilate clogged and hardened arteries. It also increases the hearts ability to cope with a loss of oxygen, which is what happens when clogged coronary arteries reduce the heart's blood supply.
The flowers help to strengthen weak or ageing hearts. Hawthorn also eases the painful chest-constriction characteristic of angina, and can help to regularise an erratic heartbeat. While hawthorn obviously won't help every kind of heart problem, it can be of therapeutic value for some. Hawthorn can be taken as a tincture: one tsp in a little water daily, or as a tea made from flowering tops or a decoction of the berries.
In various studies, ginger has been shown to be almost as effective as aspirin and garlic in preventing the blood clots that trigger heart attack.
Ginkgo Biloba
Ginkgo Biloba improves blood flow through the heart and brain by opening (dilating) the arteries. As mentioned above, stress can play a part with high blood pressure and some heart conditions. Valepotriates, the active ingredients of valerian root, have been shown to calm the central nervous system acting as a natural sedative. A natural stress reliever. This has beneficial effects for the heart, as well as calming the heart, it helps with palpitations. It has also shown to help lower blood pressure.
Rosemary is one of the richer herbal sources of antioxidants, which is why it works so well as a food preservative. Its antioxidants help prevent the fats in meat from turning rancid. The same principle applies to your heart. It is also as circulatory stimulant and dilates the blood vessels.
Lemon Balm
Lemon Balm helps to reduce high blood pressure and helps to calm palpitations and rapid breathing.
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64-year-old William Bennett is accused of molesting a 5-year-old while her mother attended a doctor's appointment on March 20.
64-year-old William Bennett is accused of molesting a 5-year-old while her mother attended a doctor's appointment on March 20.
He was found around 10 p.m. Tuesday evening.
Munoz, who leads United's parent company, apologized again to Kentucky physician David Dao, his family and the other passengers who witnesse…
Only weeks ago, it appeared that Trump, who praised Putin throughout the U.S. election campaign, was poised for a potentially historic rappr…
The Chicago Cubs received their World Series rings Wednesday evening.
The facility is expected to create more than 400 new, high-wage jobs by 2021.
A Lafayette man charged for the battery and robbery of a 76-year-old couple in their Lafayette home last August has been sentenced for the c…
David Letterman's mom, Dorothy Mengering, a sweet woman who was unintentionally funny, died peacefully in her Carmel home Tuesday.
A new financial report offered a sigh of relief to Indiana lawmakers days before they have to vote on a budget bill.
They seven will join the other 38 K-9 officers in the department.
The revival of the show will air on May 30.
The cookies were delivered to Stout Field as part of Operation: Cookie Drop.
The dog was seen in an office area before opening yet another door leading to a parking lot behind the building and walking out.
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Russia has vetoed a Western-backed Security Council resolution that would have condemned the reported use of chemical weapons in Syria.
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Principal's Message
Our goal at Dunsmuir High School is to create an environment that provides students with access to a challenging and rewarding high school experience, which includes quality academic, vocational, visual and performing arts, and extracurricular programs. In doing so, we feel that all students will be prepared
for the world beyond secondary education.
Thanks to a student-oriented staff, and a supportive community, our students are provided with opportunities to take positive risks, learn more about themselves and others, and experience success or failure while having a safety net of caring adults to guide them through the experience.
While we recognize that we are an academic institution, we strive to create a community atmosphere that operates on a basis of strong personal relationships among all stakeholders — students, parents, staff, and our community.
The staff of Dunsmuir High School is facing a tremendous challenge as we navigate the gauntlet of budget cuts, declining enrollment, a dismal local, State, and national economy, and the ever increasing expectations of State and federal educational policy makers. Because we are the hub of our community, providing our community with its primary source of academics, athletics, and performing and visual arts, we carry a tremendous responsibility to maintain programs during these most difficult times.
In recent years, we have made significant progress in aligning curriculum, assessing student achieve- ment, and providing interventions to students who are struggling; we recognize our efforts in these areas will always be a work in progress as we look to improve student performance.
Thanks to our highly committed, student-centered staff, we are confident that we will continue to improve in the areas we can control – taking care of kids, improving classroom instructional practices, and improving student achievement.
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