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If there's been a watch-term that's really bled through 2018, it's been 'work-life balance'. It's a complex matter – not least for people who live to work, rather than work to live. But it's also been an area in the spotlight for a reason. High octane work environments such as kitchens are breeding grounds for mental health issues, and it's not going away. 'Do more with less' is an ethos that's here to stay.
It's been a tough year for many restaurants, but not everyone agrees that this is down to chefs finding balance in their personal lives. Some believe it's a matter of owning the life you've created. "Most people that I know who've been working long term and particularly owning and running hospitality businesses are just still trying to get by with the general understanding that this is the life we have chosen," says Dan Hunter, head chef of Brae in Birregurra, Victoria.
But Hunter also says that that life must be created with the right foundations. "I hope some of the changes we've been making over the last four and a half years are helping our team to have a different and better work experience within the this industry."
Josh Niland, the young chef behind Sydney's Saint Peter and the neighbouring Fish Butchery, sees the struggle of barely seeing his family as a palatable evil for now. "For both my wife and I, having two new businesses and two children has seen our downtime reduced dramatically and at times have struggled to see one another in a week. Obviously this is so common in any profession, but we see it as a short term sacrifice that is ultimately necessary for the success of our business."
The temptation to constantly work when you're doing something you love is a feeling Analiese Gregory of Franklin in Hobart knows all too well. So she pulls herself out of the kitchen whenever she can. "It's taken me a long time to realise that spending large amounts of time outdoors is integral to my happiness," says Gregory. "I love the feeling of jumping in the sea and being part of the underwater world, the forests of different types of seaweed, algae, fish, urchins – it's ridiculously beautiful and refreshing. It always leaves me feeling tired but sated and a lot calmer and less stressed about the world."
"No matter what job you do I think it is important to have some time out to recharge and renew the batteries, says Quay's executive chef, Peter Gilmore. "For me, doing something different to what you do for work is important to refresh. That's why spending time outdoors in the garden is so inspiring."
I love the feeling of jumping in the sea and being part of the underwater world.Analiese Gregory
The argument is to be at the top of your game you need to put in the hours. "In my career to date I've always just gone to work, no matter how long things take to get done and as a result have done stupid hours for 20 plus years," says Hunter. "I was always of the understanding that anything done to an elite level requires commitment and time - most of us don't expect world class athletes to train for less than necessary and then win medals."
Paul Carmichael, head chef of Momofuku Seiobo, Sydney, says the mix is different for everyone as far as work/life balance is concerned. "It is absolutely important to have something outside of the restaurant but whatever that mix is, it needs to make you happy and be satisfying. Have your priorities in whatever order matters to you, love yourself (if you don't know how, seek out the tools to learn to do so) and create spaces to flourish within those things that are priorities in your life."
Meet the Citi Chef of the Year finalists
We asked Australia's top chefs how they carve out personal time for themselves to keep sane.
Quay chef Peter Gilmore in his home kitchen. Photo: Christopher Pearce
Peter Gilmore, Quay, New South Wales
Finally Peter Gilmore has a restaurant worthy of his food. Thanks to a multi million dollar makeover, the jewel in the Fink Group's crown is unrecognisable as the restaurant that Once Was. The six- or 10-course menu is a letter of intent from a viscous miso bagna cauda hiding under a bed of sweet raw heritage peas to a whole sand crab claw, shelled and gently poached in butter. Oh, and the most luxurious crumpet in the land.
What he cooks when he's by himself: "A simple pasta – olive oil, garlic, chilli, lemon and ricotta or feta."
Overseas Passenger Terminal, The Rocks, Sydney, 02 9251 5600, quay.com.au
Chef Paul Carmichael in Momofuku Seiobo's open kitchen. Photo: Edwina Pickles
Paul Carmichael, Momofuku Seiobo, New South Wales
Anyone who suggests you should sit anywhere but the bar is huffing a little too hard on the restaurant's house-fermented chilli paste. That bar, which circles the open kitchen where head chef Paul Carmichael and his crack team work the pans, is the perfect vantage point to watch the show. Live marron wrestling each other in a cast iron pot are brought over for a viewing before they're taken off to be grilled, and smothered in chilli paste, served with a side of puffy coconut buns. Bombastic flavour and messy fun.
How to de-stress after a difficult service: "I usually talk to my eight-year-old daughter who is an epic human."
80 Pyrmont Street, Pyrmont, Sydney, 02 9657 9169, seiobo.momofuku.com
Analiese Gregory, Franklin, Tasmania
"I get much more enjoyment out of making everything from scratch these days as opposed to buying in. If we make a pizza I'm more interested in adding sourdough, milling grains, making cheese, than in making it fancy." So says Analiese Gregory who took over the kitchen here in mid 2017. The former Quay chef has embraced life on this rugged island, foraging, diving for abalone, making mozzarella. The food is fancy though. Not through use of gels and hydrocolloids but through delicate layering of deliciousness, masterful use of a showpony scotch oven and an accomplished, well-travelled hand with spice.
Where you'll find her when she's not in the kitchen: "In bed. I love sleeping so much I should never have become a chef. Failing that I will be napping on the lawn or diving/hiking/foraging/horse riding/making cheese. It's a strange mix of action or total inertia."
30 Argyle Street, Hobart, 03 6234 3375, franklinhobart.com.au
Dan Hunter of Brae restaurant in Birregurra. Photo: Eddie Jim
Dan Hunter, Brae, Victoria
Chef Dan Hunter's cooking is almost otherworldly. Baked beetroot, local honey and a massive spoonful of trout roe see the brine, earth and sweetness make an incredible team. Bonito cured overnight with kelp and mountain pepper is soft and warm with just the right balance of sweetness and savour. Pork jowl and green lip abalone is sticky and salty and gone in one bite. The smoked eel churros? Everything you've heard and more. Dining in this sprawling converted weatherboard house is all about deep, unhurried comfort.
Favourite non-cooking activity: "I'm actually pretty well occupied with not doing too much and a day without plans is usually pretty appreciated – chill in the morning, long breakfast with heaps of coffees and a magazine, play some records, an early afternoon Manhattan, jumping on a trampoline with my daughter."
4285 Cape Otway Road, Birregurra, Victoria, 03 5236 2226, braerestaurant.com
Josh Niland is behind Saint Peter and its spin-off, Fish Butchery. Photo: Janie Barrett
Josh Niland, Saint Peter, New South Wales
There are few menu constants at this modest Paddington hotspot where Josh Niland cooks seafood with talent and integrity. Sweet South Coast oysters are a given, served naked and fat. Broadbill belly cured into a kind of fish bacon will likely feature too (pan-fried with brussels sprouts as a side, maybe), and either custard or lemon tart is a must. Niland's commitment to high-quality produce, however, means the carte is an ever-changing adventure spotlighting Australia's best ocean catch.
The importance of time out of the kitchen: "Any time away from the kitchen is spent with Julie and the kids. Even if its an extra half an hour in the morning before I race away that we can have a coffee together or even finish assembling a puzzle, I value that time immensely and believe it aids in keeping me focused and also happy."
362 Oxford Street, Paddington, Sydney, 02 8937 2530, saintpeter.com.au
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Rachel taught me A Well Educated English Accent
My name is Alex and although I am Russian and grew up there, under Rachel's guidance, I can now speak with a well educated English accent on a daily basis.
I can now sound as if I had attended a top English private school and then Oxford or Cambridge, because I have changed the way I make my vowels and consonants.
This means that if I practice daily, my accent is acceptable in the most prestigious surroundings and fits in with my most important directors and clients.
This has elicited responses that are making my life so much easier.
I have really noticed a difference in how people are responding to me.
Rachel's method is very logical, so if I follow the diagrams and repeat the word lists we have developed between us that I use daily for my specific business, I have been able to and continue to, notice results very quickly.
She also records specific words in practice sound files for me, to practise during the week.
But I do have to remember to practice daily and infront of a mirror. This makes all the difference as then I can see what my tongue is doing.
I have found my attention to my tongue's precision of movement is essential until it becomes second nature – and that takes a lot of practice – but it has definitely been worth it!
Alex (Russian)
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Sellers was named one of the world's top 100 architects by Architectural
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Murray is currently the Executive Director of Design & Product Development at Simon Pearce in Vermont. Since 1998, James has been teaching the Design & Product Development subject at Pratt Institute's Graduate Design Management
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Enter as a PROFESSIONAL woodworker:
Only pieces designed and made in Vermont, by Vermont woodworkers are eligible for entry in the competition. All pieces submitted will be judged at the design competition exhibit to be held September 29-30, 2012 at the Vermont Fine Furniture & Woodworking Festival in Woodstock, VT.
New this year! Individual companies exhibiting at the Vermont Woodworking Festival on September 29-30, 2012 that are also VWMA members are eligible to enter one entry into the Vermont Woodworking Design Competition for free (due to underwriting by VWMA member company). Additional entries will be charged based on date of submission and membership status (please see form).
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CHI about Kim!
Today we had the opportunity to try out a NEW Korean restaurant. Previously we had to travel over 30 minutes away to get some good old BiBimBop or KimBop. But, now we can just roll to the next town over. The New spot is called, "KIMCHI".
We happen to arrive just before the lunch rush, and found some good seats. They have a lunch menu and a dinner menu, but if you know your stuff, you can order some things that you may not see on the menu!
Here is what we enjoyed today:
BiBimBop Bowl with Tofu 🍲
Soon Du Bu Soup – Tofu 🍲
And my favorite Kimchi Pancake 🥞
The kids enjoyed a good old fried rice 🍚
All and all, it was really good! Next time I will try the stone bowl BiBimBop to see how that goes, but we will be going back for sure!
Here is a quick look at the menu for take out:
If you happen to travel through the Metro Detroit area, check out Kimchi, Korean and Thai Bistro restaurant, located at 45620 Ford Rd., Canton, MI 48187.
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Summer is here and many of us have vacation plans lined up every weekend, starting with this past July 4th weekend. It is easy to get away from the hustle and bustle of work life and forget about all of our responsibilities, but there is one full-time job we should keep in mind, wherever our … Continue reading How to be Zero Waste on Vacation
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Mexico Joins the Effort to Combat Plastic Pollution
In the restaurants and stores of Oaxaca City, anuncios could be seen everywhere instructing customers to do one thing: ditch the plastic. Check out how Mexico is tackling plastic pollution in my latest post!
How to Celebrate the New Year in Mexico
Celebrating the New Year is universal, but we all have different ways of saying goodbye to the past and looking toward the future. I had the privilege to ring in the New Year with locals in Oaxaca! Read on to find out their Mexican tradition for New Year's Eve.
MANAVA: Transforming Female Artisans' Lives in Cambodia
If you're looking for a unique holiday gift for your friends and family, take a look at #MANAVA, a social enterprise that empowers female #artisans in #Cambodia. These women craft exquisite works of art you can wear or display in your home - check out their campaign https://igg.me/at/manava
Netherlands: A Country Built for People, Not Cars
Arriving in the Netherlands was quite the shock since I am from NYC. The streets for cars were narrow, but the sidewalks and bike paths were wide and in abundance! Everywhere I turned, there were parked bicycles, and there seemed to be more cyclists on the road than there were cars. I had taken a … Continue reading Netherlands: A Country Built for People, Not Cars
Local Craftsmanship in Siem Reap
It's amazing how you can find opportunities to learn about the local culture for free; you can simply visit the restaurants shops and talk to the locals, take advantage of the free guided walking tours, or if you have the time, live in that city for a month or longer 🙂 Because I spend most … Continue reading Local Craftsmanship in Siem Reap
Adventures in Asia: Water Festival in Cambodia
Happy November, everyone! While Western cultures celebrated Halloween last week, people all over Cambodia traveled to Phnom Penh for Bom Om Touk, also known as the Water Festival. This is a national holiday celebrated across Cambodia to commemorate the end of the rainy season (which fun fact: causes the Tonle Sap river to flow in … Continue reading Adventures in Asia: Water Festival in Cambodia


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John C. Redding Discussed "Meanwhile, at the Courthouse: Litigation Developments and Strategy" at the American Financial Services Association Law & Compliance Symposium
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Leading litigators and AFSA's Vice President of Compliance Education addressed key judicial decisions with important implications for compliance. This session discussed recent litigation and what it means for compliance. The attorneys also addressed the latest enforcement actions at the federal and state levels and their impact on your business.


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Samsung Galaxy A8 Repairs
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Something wrong with your Samsung Galaxy A8? We do a wide range of repairs, from screen replacement to charging ports, most on the same day, unless we let you know otherwise when you book it in.
If you've an idea of what's wrong with your device and it's on our list of issues, we can fix it. If it's not, or we don't list your handset model or device, we can probably still fix it. Either way, please give us a call or drop into the shop for expert help and advice.
Visit the Hex experts at 14 Home Street, Edinburgh with your Samsung Galaxy A8 or call us on 0131 221 1117
Galaxy A8 LCD Screen Repair
With most devices now featuring touchscreen technology, the screen of your Galaxy A8 is now a vital part of your phone. We can easily repair a cracked or broken screen with top quality Samsung parts from stock, most often the very same day. Unlike some repair centres, we don't just replace the glass as dust can collect behind it creating a potential heat hazard, or it can move around on the device. We make sure everything is fixed and working properly so you can swipe and tap again with confidence.
Galaxy A8 Lens Repair
Your Galaxy A8 phone often acts as your way of recording all you get up to, so a broken lens is something you want fixed ASAP. We stock an extensive range of top official quality Samsung parts so we can have you snapping and posting pics again in no time.
Galaxy A8 Loud Speaker Repair
The loudspeaker on your Galaxy A8 phone is ideal for when you want to chat hands-free or share a conversation so it's really inconvenient if it's not working. We can check your phone over for any loudspeaker faults and repair anything that needs fixed from our huge range of official Samsung parts, usually the same day.
Galaxy A8 Headphone Socket Repair
If you're getting reduced or no sound through one or both of your headphone earpieces, there may be a fault with your Galaxy A8's headphone socket. We can easily check this out for you and repair it as necessary. We only use top quality official Samsung parts and normally have your phone back with you the same day.
Galaxy A8 Charging Port Repair
If your Galaxy A8 phone isn't charging properly, or isn't charging at all, there may be a fault with the charging port. We can look into this for you and check to see what's wrong. If a repair or replacement is required, we stock a wide range of official Samsung parts to get the job done within hours.
Galaxy A8 Back Camera Repair
Phones are so much more than just phones: they double as cameras to catch fleeting fun moments in our lives. So it can be a real pain if the back camera on your Galaxy A8 phone isn't working. We'll check it over and repair anything that's broken with official Samsung parts from stock to have you snap happy again in no time.
Galaxy A8 Front Camera Repair
The front camera on your Galaxy A8 gets used as much as the back one with the craze for solo or group selfies. If you're not in the picture with your phone, there may be a fault with the camera. We'll give your phone a technical check and repair the front camera if required using parts from our official Samsung range. You'll soon be ready for your close-up again.
Galaxy A8 Microphone Repair
If your Galaxy A8 isn't picking up your voice or recording what you say, the microphone is most likely at fault. We'll check what the issue is and make any repairs to your device in no time at all.
Galaxy A8 SIM/SD Reader Repair
If your Galaxy A8 isn't connecting with your SIM or SD card, we can see what the problem is and make whatever repairs are necessary. We have a huge stock of official Samsung parts so no need to wait too long to reconnect with your phone and daily life.
Galaxy A8 Unlocking
If you've got a second-hand or refurbished Galaxy A8 mobile, we have the in-store facility to unlock it for you. We carry out history checks on your phone too to ensure it's not part of an insurance claim or reported lost or stolen. As with the refurbished phones we sell, we offer a Certificate of Authentication from CheckMend to state that your phone is legitimate.


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WAR IS PEACE FREEDOM IS SLAVERY IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH Nineteen Eighty-Four, by George Orwell
Among the most significant phenomena at San Francisco last week was one invisible to the naked eye. It was a slow shower of feathers. The Communists' dove of peace, the bird that walks like a bear, had lost most of its plumage.
Was that the last the world would see of the raddled bird? Far from it. As the Communists well knew, given a quick laundering, a brush, and a few weeks to grow its...
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Golf: Why it's time to embrace the 'dirty' world of Selling
'Selling' is still seen as a dirty word by a huge number of people. I've been there – meeting someone and having the standard topic of 'what do you do for work?' come up. "I'm in sales" I reply – to which I am often subjected to "Oh god you're one of those pesky salesmen, are you?" I have just found an article online dated August 1998 about how 'sales' is no


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Why should you participate in Summer Break?
- Enjoy the rewards of a summer well spent.
- Challenge yourself to experience something new.
- Set a personal goal and feel the victory of accomplishing it.
- Exercise your brain daily to keep it active and healthy.
- Engage students in reading all summer to prevent summer learning loss.
- Help little ones explore the world of words around them.
- Give back in ways that enrich the lives of others.
- Be an inspiration — you are a model of learning!
- Belong to a community of readers.
- Read and learn for pleasure.
Signing Up & Managing Your Account - Watch a video HERE
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Signing Up & Managing Your Account
How do I sign up?
Pre-registration for Summer Break begins on May 20, 2019. You can create your account early, then start logging your reading and activities beginning on June 1, 2019.
Even if you participated in Summer Break last year, you will still need to create a new account.
On the Summer Break website, click on either "Sign Up" or "Get Started" then enter some basic information about yourself.
You can create either an individual account, a family account, or a group account
You can only sign up once, but we encourage you to read and log activities all summer long.
What is an individual account?
An individual account means that you will record reading time/activities for yourself.
What is a family account?
A family account allows people within the same household to participate on one Summer Break account together.
When you create an account for the Summer Break website, you have the option to add family members to that account. Once you do, you'll be able to log reading time or activities for all of your family members or any combination of members. If you created the account, you are the family leader. If you did not create the account, you are a family member. Only family leaders are able to log in and track activities and reading but can share their login information with family members if they want to. You can create an account with up to 5 people on your own. If your family has more than 5 members, please create your account and add 4 family members, then contact library staff for assistance.
Visiting family members are encouraged to participate in Summer Break and can create their own individual or family account. Visiting family members are eligible for any of the milestone incentives but will not be eligible for the Carowinds ticket if they do not have a valid Charlotte Mecklenburg Library card number of their own.
Can my group or summer camp participate in Summer Break?
Yes! Group accounts are designed for people who want to participate together but are not part of the same household. Summer camps, daycares, senior centers, and other groups can sign up with staff assistance and then log their reading and activities together. Please contact your local library, or firstname.lastname@example.com, for more information. Group participants are not eligible for the Carowinds ticket incentive.
Why is an email address required?
Each account in the Summer Break website must have a unique email address so that you can reset your account password and receive email reminders. Library staff can help you set up an email address if you don't already have one. The Library will not sell or share your email address, and uses email addresses and other personal information in accordance with the Library's Privacy Policy.
Is a library card number required?
A library card number is not required to complete the Summer Break program. However, an active library card or ONE Access ID number in the "library card number field" is one of the required elements for becoming eligible for a Carowinds ticket. Learn more about the incentives you can earn here.
What if I lose my password?
Click the "Forgot password?" link on the Summer Break website above the "Login" button. This link will send an email to the address on your account that will help you reset your password.
How do I change my information?
Click on "My account" in the upper right-hand corner of your Dashboard screen. Under the "Edit" tab, you can edit your email address, password and family name. You can also edit any individual's name, avatar, library card number, school, Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools or ONE Access student ID number, grade and home library location.
Participating in Summer Break
How do I log reading time and activities?
Once you are signed up and logged in, click the "Log an activity" button on your dashboard. Choose who participated in the activity, then select the category and activity.
What counts as reading?
You may read anything you like. We just want you to read! You can read to yourself, to someone else or have someone read to you. You can read books, magazines, newspapers, websites, email, comics, blogs or listen to recorded books.
How much should I read each day?
We all read at our own pace, so you can go as fast or as slow as you want. Aim for at least 20 minutes a day. The website will allow you to log up to 16 hours of reading per day, but we want you to do something else with the other 8 hours, like sleep.
How do I finish the program?
Complete Summer Break by:
- Logging 20 hours of reading time
- Logging 10 hours of reading time AND completing 10 learning activities
Ex: 10 hours + 10 activities, 11 hours + 9 activities, etc.
Please note that you must read at least 10 hours of reading (regardless of the number of activities) to finish the program. 9 hours of reading and 20 activities does not count as finishing the program.


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September 24, 2018 by PoiPriestess
Are you looking for a life altering experience empowering you through fun, utilitarian skills you may never have considered possible before while you get to play with FIRE?!?!? If so, this workshop is for you! This fun filled class is designed to: give students an opportunity to quickly experience fire through a single session help attendees understand how to […]
September 14, 2018 by PoiPriestess
Autumn is fast approaching and as we move away from more sunshine maybe it's time to pick up a new hobby to keep you warm on those cool fall nights!! Begin your journey to learn poi fire dancing by getting started with this offering, the first in our Beginner Poi class series. Beginner Poi Moves […]
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Want to level up your poi skills with one of the most prolific and never ending opportunities for growth, fun-filled, poi geekery? Looking to expand your skill with flowers? We have just the remedy — this class is loads of fun and is highly recommended for intermediate and advanced students who want to take […]
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Chairman of the ruling Social Democrat Party (PSD), Liviu Dragnea, has announced today that the members of the ruling PSD-ALDE coalition will decide on Monday if they will go for suspension in President Iohannis' case, as they had previously hinted.
Dragnea though said suspension "must be a serious option".
"I don't wait for an answer (from president Iohannis on recalling DNA chief prosecutor) for it's not me whom he should answer, but to the Constitution that he disrespects. He is not interested in the Constitution, in the law, he is only interested in his own interest. He used to talk about the majority's dictatorship, well this is exactly the approach of a dictator, for this is what the majority through elections represents, the democracy. He is disturbed by the majority. It's precisely the logic of a dictator. Elections don't count, all that matters is to have CCR and institutions subordinated. I talked to Mr. Tariceanu (Senate speaker, ALDE chairman) and I told him my stance that suspension of the president must be a serious approach. Maybe he (Klaus Iohannis) will send another adviser to threaten a CCR judge, or he might have sent one to threaten a judge from the Supreme Court," Dragnea stated.
He pointed out that the Coalition leaders will decide on Monday on the opportunity of suspending the head of state.
The Social Democrat have juggled the idea of suspending Klaus Iohannis from office lately, over his denial to issue the decree of dismissing the anti-corruption head Laura Codruta Kovesi.


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Under Nevada premises liability laws, a property owner's duty to protect guests against foreseeable dangers generally does not extend to "open and obvious" hazards. Like it sounds, these hazards are so plain to see that any reasonable person would be aware of them and take care around them.
Therefore if someone injures him/herself on an open and obvious condition -- such as a lake or a cliff -- then the injured person might not have a winnable Nevada negligence case against the property owner: The property owner would argue that the hazard was readily knowable and that therefore the fault lies with the victim for not being careful enough around the hazard.
Examples of open and obvious conditions
A spilled glass of water on a hotel lobby floor would probably not be an obvious hazard since water is clear, and other patrons might reasonably miss it; therefore, the hotel would probably have a duty to clear the spill as soon as possible and to put up a "Warning: Wet Floor" sign in the meantime.
But a pond on someone's private property is an obvious hazard: It is so big that any reasonable person would see it, and the property owner does not need to post signs to warn friends about it. If a guest stands by the edge of the pond for a selfie and falls in, the guest probably would not have a winnable negligence case against the property owner: Since the pond was" open and obvious," the guest should have known that standing near the edge would be risky.
Other examples of potential hazards that are obvious include:
- Moving walkways,
- Escalators
- Staircases
While people can and do sustain injuries from walkways, escalators, and staircases all the time, property owners usually have no duty to warn people about them. This is because any reasonable person would notice something as "open and obvious" as a walkway, escalator, and staircase and then try to be careful using them. So if someone gets injured on a functional walkway, escalator, or staircase by their own fault (such as by running or being drunk), then the property owner can claim the "open and obvious" defense.
Examples of open and obvious conditions with hidden hazards
Not all obvious hazards are the same, and some have dangerous conditions that are hidden. In these cases, property owners may have a duty to warn against them. Examples include:
- Moving walkways that are unusually bumpy
- Escalators with have just been washed and are slippery
- Staircases that are old with lopsided steps
It is not foreseeable that walkways would be bumpy, or that escalators would be slippery, or that staircases would be uneven; therefore, property owners In these situations arguably would not be able to claim "open and obvious conditions" as a defense if someone injures him/herself. Instead, they may have the duty either to fix these dangerous conditions, cordon them off, and/or warn guests about them.
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- See Moody v. Manny's Auto Repair, 110 Nev. 320, 333, 871 P.2d 935, 943 (1994)("[D]eterminations of liability should primarily depend upon whether the owner or occupier of land acted reasonably under the circumstances...[A]n owner or occupier of land should be held to the general duty of reasonable care when another is injured on that land. . . . [and] determinations of liability should primarily depend upon whether the owner or occupier acted reasonably under the circumstances.").
- See Foster v. Costco Wholesale Corp., 128 Nev. 773, 291 P. 3d 150 (Nev. 2012) (there is a duty of reasonable care "to all entrants on the land (except for flagrant trespassers)...landowners bear a general duty of reasonable care to all entrants, regardless of the open and obvious nature of dangerous conditions...the duty issue must be analyzed with regard to foreseeability and gravity of harm, and the feasibility and availability of alternative conduct that would have prevented the harm...[T]raditionally, a landowner had no duty to protect entrants on the landowner's property from open and obvious dangers. This court, along with the vast majority of jurisdictions, has since embraced an exception when the landowner should anticipate the harm despite the hazard's open and obvious nature. By modifying the traditional rule, negligence laws throughout the country have progressed in favor of upholding the general duty of reasonable care ... In recognition of the continuing development of the law governing landowner liability, we adopt the rule set forth in the Restatement (Third) of Torts: Physical and Emotional Harm section 51, and consequently, we conclude that a landowner owes a duty of reasonable care to entrants for risks that exist on the landowner's property. In accordance with this position, we hold that the open and obvious nature of a dangerous condition does not automatically relieve a landowner from the general duty of reasonable care. The fact that a dangerous condition may be open and obvious bears on the assessment of whether reasonable care was exercised by the landowner.")
- See FGA, Inc. v. Giglio, 128 Nev. 271, 278 P.3d 490 (2012)("[W]here an owner's chosen mode of operation makes it reasonably foreseeable that a dangerous condition will occur, a store owner could be held liable for injuries to an invitee if the plaintiff proves that the store owner failed to take all reasonable precautions necessary to protect invitees from these foreseeable dangerous conditions.").


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Choosing food for family summer parties
At the heart of every memorable summer party is the care and attention paid towards catering and food options for family and friends. When we work with families looking to host summer-time events, our initial conversions generally start with ideas of luxury displays of food and mountains of champagne. Very quickly, we identify that this is rarely the best option so we've created an easy-to-steal guide filled with catering tips for a stylish and memorable family celebration.
Choose simplicity and dishes your family will love.
Surely by creating an epic feast, reminiscent of large family banquets, we can create everlasting memories family members will love, right? We are always happy to source fine foods and fancy treats, but we always remind our customers to think back on the special moments that they cherish most. In retrospect, these special moments rarely conjure images of extravagance; it's the thought that goes into the food choices and simplicity of their delivery that leaves lasting memories.
Never underestimate the comfort found in old-fashioned summer classics like hot-dogs, steak skewers, corn on the cob, ribs, chicken caesar salad and hamburgers. The simplicity of these choices ensures food can be quickly prepared in advance, ready to serve when guests arrive. For dessert, chocolate covered strawberries, cupcakes and pineapple and mango skewers with coconut dip options are easy to present, and will leave mouths watering for more!
Create food spaces that promote self-service
Garden parties, poolside BBQs, birthday events and wedding anniversaries all have one thing in common; guests will be chatting, catching up, running after cheeky children and enjoying the fun and festivities of the day. Even the most focused of event organisers want to experience the party, so don't spend half of your time ferrying food and drink from the kitchen.
Self-service food and drink areas empower guests to eat when they are ready and allow you to sit back and enjoy precious time with the people you love. Fill buckets or large steel trays with ice and include a wide variety of drinks that you can set and easily top up when supplies are running low. Bottled beers and sparkling bottled drinks are obvious choices. Jam jar glassware with screw top lids means drinks don't get spilt and can be easily topped up with ice. When it comes to cold soft drink options, punch is an easy and delicious choice for serving lots of guests with easy. Our secret tip is to replace alcohol with ice cream or sorbet to keep the punch cold and child friendly.
Choosing catering options that match a central theme
Start with a vision and reflect on the logistics of delivering food. Are you hosting a BBQ for family and friends, British tea and scones for mad hatters, an enchanted garden party or a traditional adult soiree? Building a central theme to your event will allow you to choose the style, pace and delivery of food to your guests.
For celebrations with lots of games and activities, finger buffets are easy to maintain and allow guests to eat at their leisure. Disposable plates and napkins ensure the cost of tableware stays low and is an ideal option for feeding larger parties where food is devoured, and top-ups of food are regularly required.
One of our most popular choices is homemade sausage rolls with apricot, thyme and sage. Fresh asparagus wrapped in parma ham, king-prawn cocktails, Asian-style beef cups and cheese and chive scones topped with red peppers are all easy to pick up and eat but provide multiple flavours for guests to explore.
Ideal for more traditional events, fork buffets can be served in a formal seating arrangement as well as a traditional self-serve buffet. With generous portions, this is the perfect option for families who are in pursuit of something more than finger buffets.
Explore cold buffet options like charcuterie and cured meat platters, chicken and fresh-herb mayonnaise and mushroom, courgette and cherry tomato salads. Hot meal options like beef in red wine, mushroom stroganoff and sautéed potatoes with garlic and rosemary are ideal for celebrations that start later on in the evening.
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One can make a list of reasons as to why moving from shared to VPS hosting is beneficial. But the real reason is that in most markets, enterprises need security from the everyday increasing attacks and privacy when it comes to their hosting. Now, in a market like India Vps hosting is popular for the same reason. The number of attacks, privacy concerns and other factors make VPS hosting a top choice for businesses in India. VPS like most say is a better version of shared, but we stand to disagree. VPS comes closer to dedicated hosting when it comes to resources and scale. Hence it is as robust and sturdy as a hosting service.
In all fair means, enterprises in the Asian subcontinent and especially India VPS hosting is the most popular choice. The above mentioned factors are just one part of the aspect but in totality, there are several. With this article. We aim to shed light on the few. So without further delay, here goes-
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Easily the biggest advantage for any enterprise in india vps hosting being managed. Which means as an enterprise, the owner can focus on things that matter the most. Business. With shared, you are generally sharing resources with other users, but in case of VPS, you have dedicated resources that too with privacy. Since these resources are managed, enterprises can expect their hosting to be served day in and day out on time without any hiccups. Especially if the provider is dedicated 24/7.
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To stand out in the Indian market, entrepreneurs believe that performance is key. Hence, in India vps hosting is deployed by many such business owners to standout in competitive markets. Hosting providers understand this demand and hence have furnished their offerings with latest and state-of-the-art equipment such as Intel Xeon processors that have a high-speed memory along with RAID controllers. Also, these providers have evolved when it comes to storage devices with SSD as an option to mechanical HDD, the former being much better since it is faster and takes lesser time to load data. With this evolution we also see many business owners opting for cloud VPS as they scale which is different from SSD VPS.
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Some individuals think that while setting up, VPS hosting requires previous technical understanding. That's not the situation, though. If you select the correct supplier in India VPS hosting deployment will be performed in absolutely no time. In fact, hosting providers set up VPS for free because there is absolutely little or no time spent doing so. Furthermore, VPS has an added advantage of 24/7tech support and uptime of the server. So that there's a very little or absolutely no chance of being interrupted by the server going down.
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VPS ' speed, ability to store, and security as made it an absolute favourite with enterprises of all shapes and sizes. One of the reasons so many eCommerce stores and websites producing internet income opt for it because it has more capacity for bandwidth. With this capacity, facilitators of VPS hosting now provide you unmetered bandwidth with every scheme that they have. If your objective is to gain more users of the website in India VPS hosting is certainly what you should have as many internet companies have attempted and tested this path. Needless to say, this has given them instant results.
As we end
We would like to confess that in India VPS hosting is gaining much popularity for the aforementioned reasons. But most of all because entrepreneurs have realised the need of the hour. It is only performance of the website that can boost their online business and in order to do so, it will be the resources that have to be upto the mark.
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• Our teen heroes infiltrate the Avengers' arch nemesis...but will they ever get out?
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The second element is the inclusion of Constrictor and Masque. The idea that the Survivors are going to be groomed to be villains because of their actions inside Murderworld has a lot of potential and I cant wait to see what Hopeless will do with it. Finally, the slimy feel of the whole Masters of Evil community strikes a chord with me. No different from a drug dealer offering the first hit free, or a cult empathizing with someone they are trying to convert, the club is such a warm and cuddly place to be, that you can almost smell the rot underneath. I for one cant wait to see just how much more our Survivors can survive! Read Full Review
If you're hankering to fill the void left by Young Avengers, this is a book to watch. Read Full Review
Bottom Line: This is a good example of a well-done comic book. I care about what these characters have gone through, how it has shaped them into who they are now, and am anxious to see how it all plays out. There is no foregone conclusion to the events and characters in this title, and even if you disagree, there are hints (such as Constrictor and Masque's conversations) that there is still more to be revealed. The sheer amount of stuff going on in a "villain city" is a bit over the top, and I do think the book is still suffering from some interrupted momentum when shifting from Arena to Undercover, but this issue shows a lot of upward trajectory. Read Full Review
A solid issue for Avengers Undercover. Questions are being answered while leaving room for more to be asked along the way. There is a real stake in the situation they find themselves in and it's good to have those defining choices forced upon them at such an early stage of the book rather than drag it out. I want to now see just what happens when they reach that point of no return, and who will actually be able to go against the temptations that already seem to have gotten the better of a few. Read Full Review
The series may be slow to build towards its ongoing status quo, but the benefit to this approach is a methodical, believable examination of how Niko, Chase, Cullen, and the rest could actually be tempted by villainy. Read Full Review
AVENGERS UNDERCOVER is a great book, especially if you're looking for something that's a bit depressing and isn't just good guys battling bad guys. This issue and series deals with a lot more than stopping the Wrecking Crew from robbing a bank. It deals with character who were forced to do some terrible things and how it has affected their lives afterwards. If you didn't like the first issue, chances are you'll not be too enthused with this one as well; however, there's a lot of meat to this book and one you should try out. Overall, I highly recommend this issue. Read Full Review
"Avengers Undercover" #2 is another good issue, and so far it's taking the "What happens next?" hook and running with it in a way that should not only appeal to the readers of "Avengers Arena" but also hopefully bring in some new readers. This is a book that's on the right track. Read Full Review
Wow this issue was really a step up from the first. Hopeless writes these characters perfectly and this series would not work without that
I had to cut Avengers Arena when slimming by pull list last year, but I'm hoping to keep Avengers Undercover this time because this is great and I can't wait to see where it goes!


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Welcome to blogs from the white house. These do not come from The White House of course. The photo of this white house is a bit of a giveaway. To look at The White House you need your sunglasses. The whiteness of the white, the whiter-than-white is too dazzling. This white house is more of a whitey-grey, more toned down, more real.
White is a very interesting colour. To begin with, strictly speaking, it isn't a colour at all.
According to a wikipedia article:
White is the lightest colour and is achromatic (having no hue). It is the colour of fresh snow, chalk, and milk, and is the opposite of black.
White objects fully reflect and scatter all the visible wavelengths of light. White on television and computer screens is created by a mixture of red, blue and green light.
In ancient Egypt and ancient Rome, priestesses wore white as a symbol of purity, and Romans wore a white toga as a symbol of citizenship.
In the Middle Ages and Renaissance a white unicorn symbolized chastity, and a white lamb sacrifice and purity.
It was the royal colour of the Kings of France, and of the monarchist movement that opposed the Bolsheviks during the Russian Civil War (1917–1922).
Greek and Roman temples were faced with white marble, and beginning in the 18th century, with the advent of neoclassical architecture, white became the most common colour of new churches, capitols and other government buildings, especially in the United States. It was also widely used in 20th century modern architecture as a symbol of modernity and simplicity.
According to surveys in Europe and the United States, white is the colour most often associated with perfection, the good, honesty, cleanliness, the beginning, the new, neutrality, and exactitude.
White is an important colour for almost all world religions. The Pope, the head of the Roman Catholic Church, has worn white since 1566, as a symbol of purity and sacrifice. In Islam, and in the Shinto religion of Japan, it is worn by pilgrims.
In Western cultures and in Japan, white is the most common colour for wedding dresses, symbolizing purity and virginity. In many Asian cultures, white is also the colour of mourning.
I am happy that this white house is not emanating eye-dazzling purity because that is quite hard for this occupant to live up to. In a dazzlingly white house everything you do and say would have to be so carefully managed in case you just fell off your pedestal. You would have to live an ultra-pure, ultra-moral life to live up to the God-like status of an occupant of The White House. An occupant of The White House would certainly never condone the moral failings of others, condone the bigotry and xenophobic actions of others or support the perpetuation of social injustices because acting out of self-interest just isn't very white.
So from this white house won't come great judgements on the rest of the world. I couldn't live up to that sort of whiter-than-white moral high ground.
Instead, I hope you will find bits and pieces that may feed, sustain, interest you, from the perspective of a parish priest going about her work.


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Patna: In the quest to stay relevant in Bihar politics, Lalu Prasad Yadav faces the dilemma of his life. On one hand are the people who devotedly supported his every act of crime and corruption even when courts convicted him. On the other hand he has self-styled anti-corruption flagbearer Arvind Kejriwal, who according to media reports is ready to take the anti-corruption movement in Bihar by campaigning for RJD.
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Pappu Yadav, an RJD leader who is accused in multiple scams and murders openly questioned Lalu, "Joining hands with Nitish Kumar, who beat us black and blue in last state election, may still not hurt RJD's political DNA. But how do we explain our voters about getting support from AAP? AAP takes pride in being against corruption and we do exact opposite. We all have seen the big banners in Delhi that say Kejriwal has reduced corruption in Delhi. If he does the same here, what will our kids eat? Lauki?"
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Greece debt crisis: Scuffles at pension reforms protest
Scuffles broke out in central Athens during a protest against the Greek government's proposed pension reforms.
Tensions reportedly flared when demonstrators from the Communist-affiliated PAME union broke past a line of riot police near the prime minister's office.
The next stage of Greece's bailout from the EU and the IMF is dependent on huge savings from the pension system.
Representatives of the creditors are due to begin a review later this month.
Pensions have been one of the main obstacles in the Greek debt crisis negotiations.
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About 100 protesters supporting the PAME workers' union displayed a huge banner outside the office of Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Friday demanding the proposals be scrapped.
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Painting of Red Wine by the Fire...
'One Too Many'
61cm x 91cm (24" x 36")
Oil on Fine stretched Linen
There's no doubt that this took me far longer than I had intended, but anyway, finally, here it is.
I got to a stage where I had just been looking at it for way too long, so I just wasn't 'seeing' it anymore. So, I ended up just walking away for a few weeks and coming back to it.
Anyway, as you can imagine, I'm really looking forward to starting something new and I plan to have decided what that will be, by the end of next week. Then I can start planning, which is always exiting!
Week in a nutshell...
Drinking: 'Exquisite Cremant du Jura' (Is blurry luvly!)
Reading: 'The Family Upstairs' by Lisa Jewell
Looking forward to: A sketching trip to London next week
What's new: Felicity Fizz - A character I created, which is so totally different to painting, but so much fun, I even gave heer, her own instagram page! @FelicityFizz
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Art Exhibition...
Art Exhibition, Opening Night...
Above left, fellow artist and friend, Kerry Caffyn. Above right, me!
I was crazy-nervous about the open evening of the exhibition that I held with one of my oldest friends, Kerry. But I needn't have been. The evening was a huge success!
Above, some of my artwork on display
Above, Kerry's artwork and her children, who became our little helpers!
The photos above were taken when everything was set up and we were almost ready to open the doors. Considering it was chucking it down with rain, we were wondering if anyone would come at all! But, then our first guest arrived, dead on 6pm... and it was a lady I've been chatting with for about eight years online!
Above right, my online friend and illustrator, Catherine Constance.
It was funny, because Catherine's online profile picture is one of her illustrations, so I actually had no idea who she was when she walked in. I assumed she must be someone known to Kerry! It wasn't until some five or ten minutes later that she introduced herself! I felt so bad for not realising straight away!
It wasn't long before lots of other people started drifting in and the place was buzzing with people. I reckon over the three hours we must have had around 100 visitors? We were chuffed to bits!
Not only that, but we both sold a painting on the opening night! I sold 'Comfortably Numb' which was featured in my previous blog post.
The paintings will remain hanging until the end of the month, so do pop by if you get a chance!
Week in a nutshell...
Highlight: The exhibition
Looking forward to: Organising another for next year
What's new: I started a new painting this weekend and so far so good!
Enjoying: The extreme weather we're having lately - (I do love a storm!)
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All done! My latest painting is now enjoying some drying time!
'Comfortably Numb'
40cm x 50cm Oil on Fine Stretched Linen
Turns out I love painting hands almost as much as I love painting glass!
Who knew?
In other news, I have an exhibition coming up, which I'm seriously scared about! I'm not overly comfortable with the idea of standing alongside my art, with people reacting to it, right in front of me! But still, it's something we have to get used to, right?
I'm doing the exhibition with a friend of mine, also an artist and a friend since childhood, so at least we are in it together!
Above left is Kerry Caffyn.
Above right... well of course that would be me!
In case you live close enough to pop by, the opening night is on Friday 1st November, 6pm-9pm at 'The Framing Gallery' (aka, Walls of Fame), 13 High Street, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 8LU. And of course we will be there.
The paintings will be on display throughout November.
In other news, I am expecting a new canvas to arrive today so I can start my next painting! It's always exciting to see a blank canvas and wonder what it will become... I hope it turns out how I plan!
Week in a nutshell...
Anxious about: Upcoming exhibition - Eek!
Looking forward to: Two weeks in Thailand, coming up in just a few short weeks. Woohoo!
Reading: Just finished 'This is Going to Hurt' by Adam Kay. Is hysterically funny!
Enjoying: Cozy Autumn evenings by the woodburner!
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Oil Painting of Marbles...
'Roller Disco'
Finally, here it is, my latest marble painting...
24" x 30" (61cm x 76.2cm) Oil on hand-stretched, cotton, archival canvas
Available here
It was so nice to get another fix of marbles. I can never stay away from them for too long! I just loved the way the light was dancing around in this composition, hence the title!
I will be having some limited edition giclee prints made of this painting and as soon as they are ready I will post again.
Right now I have another painting in my head, which I'm really looking forward to splurging out on to canvas, this time, I'm back to the whisky theme.
Watch this space!
Week in a nutshell...
Highlight 1: My daughter Adele finally had her baby girl! And she is just beautiful!
Highlight 2: My Sister sent me a £100 gift voucher for Jackon Art Supplies. What a huge help and a lovely gesture!
Reading: 'The Holiday' by T. Logan... (I've realised I've read 12 books since the beginning of May!)
What's next: I already have my next painting planned and I can not wait to get going on it!
Looking forward to: Another day out sketching with Tara Roskell in September.
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New Marble Painting in Progress
New Marble Painting in Progress...
It's been a while, but I have SO been busy juggling various creative activities, one of them is creating illustrations for the childrens book I recently finished co-writing with my creative friend and partner, Tara Roskell. It's a whole different type of art, so I'm having to wear two different heads right now.
Aside from that, I have started a new painting and I am back on the marbles again! What a shock... not! I can never resist them for too long.
Here it is at the beginning stage...
...As you can see, I have not even completed the first layer yet and there are at least two or three more layers to come once this basic layer is down. Lots of adjustments and 'polishing' to do, particularly on the surface on which the marbles are sitting, but I'm very happy with where it's at at this early stage.
So watch this space. I'll post another progress shot soon!
Week in a nutshell...
Looking forward to: Afternoon Tea at the Royal Acadamy of Arts, London, with my daughter tomorrow.
Reading: 'Then She Was Gone' by Lisa Jewell
Other Projects: Illustrating the children's book, written by myself and Tara Roskell
Highlight: Securing an exhibition in November
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New Release, Limited Edition Giclée Prints...
Oops, I said 24... Actually I meant 25, which happily leaves one of each for me!
These are NEWLY RELEASED limited edition giclée prints.
Beautifully reproduced by Jim Holden, with pigment inks, on Hahnemuhle, German etching, 310gsm.
Every now and then, a painting goes off to it's new home and I find it really hard to let go.
So, here is my answer!
Week in a nutshell...
Enjoying: The first beautiful hot days of this year!
Reading: 'Stranger in the House.' Another gripping thriller, by Shari Lapena
Working on: The reference for my next painting.
Highlight: Seeing my prints for the first time.
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'Risky Business'...
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So you and your little ones are eager to experience the incredible magic a Disney vacation has to offer. You all watch the Disney movies and television programming; now it's time to enter an enchanted land where anything is possible. Where do you even begin when planning a Disney vacation? Here is an overview of what you can choose from.
Disneyland Park: It's hard not to get confused between Disneyland Park, and Disney World (which I will dive into detail later). Established in July 1955, Disneyland is located in Anaheim, California. The theme park is significantly smaller than Disney World, and is perfect for a family looking for a week's long holiday away from reality. Centered on Sleeping Beauty's Castle, Disneyland offers the actual theme park, and Disney California Adventure. With three hotels on-site (Disney's Paradise Pier, the Disneyland Hotel, and Disney's Grand Californian Hotel) gaining access to the main theme park from your room is only a few steps away. Guest can also take a ride on the monorail that drops them off at the Tomorrowland section of Disneyland. Additionally, getting from one part of the park to another is quite easy, as all are located near each other. When it comes to food, there are plenty of options. Travelers can also opt for dining packages, making it cost-effective to eat out. There are a variety that offer character dining, meaning your little princess or pirate can share a mean with their favorite Disney Character; truly an experience of a lifetime for you and your family.
Disney Cruise: For families looking for adventure on the high seas, Disney Cruise Lines is a great alternative to experience all the magic that Disney has to offer. The ship is a 130,000-ton vessel, with a length of 1,115 feet and a maximum width of 125 feet, 14 towering decks, 1,250 staterooms, and can accommodate 4,000 passengers; not to mention the 1,458 Disney Crew Members who aim to make your trip one that you will never forget. Much like Disneyland, a Disney Cruise is perfect for those who are looking for a shorter vacation; with plenty of packages ranging from a three to four day/night stay. Incredible destinations include: Alaska, Caribbean, Bahamas, California Coast, Europe, Hawaii, Mexico, Panama Canal, and Transatlantic. There are a wide variety of activities for family to enjoy while travelling to your destination, including: Live Disney themed shows, movies, on-deck entertainment with Disney characters, pool fun, spas, and adults-only dining options.
Disney World: The Grand Poohbah Disney destinations, Disney World is located in Orlando Florida. With Cinderella's Castle as its centerpiece, the park is over 43 square miles, and is really a vacation that requires at least ten to fourteen days to cover, if not more. Disney World showcases four theme parks: The Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Disney's Animal Kingdom. With literally dozens of hotels on-site, depending on where you are staying at within the resort, guest are offered free bus transportation, monorail, boat, and ferries rides to travel to the parks you want to visit. Dining options are plentiful; with over 300 different restaurants to choose from. Much like Disneyland, you can purchase dining packages which suit all budgets, and can include eating with your favorite Disney character.


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Producing Electronic Music with Logic Pro
Remixing a Trap Song - Drums
Producing Electronic Music with Logic Pro
Remixing a Trap Song - Drums
Lesson Info
Remixing a Trap Song - Drums
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Sure okay so that's in basic drums it's one of these in the same jump straight to some some basis poses most trapped bass lines are I ate away type based sounds different ways I mean traditionally on the nato drum machine itself it was just that one pitch the kick drum so we play as a baseline most people would be sampley in spending across the keyboard or you can make it yourself or have a sample for me I mean in a way kick drum is quite basic thing really is pretty much to stay a sign wave that had a bit of an attack to it just fades down in in volume so yeah I guess we should be oh maybe make one I mean making pretty much any simple really is quite simple sounds um let's try massive massive a lot of people would know that okay so here we go for attorneys to slater's bob twenty four I'm on the a square wave I was sayin wave so if I choose down here a sign it square that means if I turn this here on the sign there is a square soccer mix between the two in case the first thing you want to do it he's in the loop envelope down here sixty four is the volume like in massive so if I turned to k up it's going to last longer on the sound normally you play this sound probably active lover that depends on what you guys are listening, and you might not be able to hear that so as I'm making this sound or probably do it up here allowed, and that probably just makes a bit of a square wave in seeking here I'm doing as well, so the moment I'm just getting the length of it, but changing into k give it a bit releases wells when I let go of the kid just carries on slightly it's another finger, even eight to eight kick is only the very attack as a bit of a bit of a punch with victor. One way to do that is to assign an envelope to the pitch of the samples at the very start off. The sample is hiring pitch, so we'll do that choose another envelope, as I said in black four by default is connected to the volume, but these free envelopes here are free to do whatever I want with them. So you're taking that one what I'm going to two there's a sign this to the pitch, but why do that massive tio? Grab this little thing here over here, which is the pitch and turn up that's how much is affecting the pitch chicken here? Theo envelope is bringing that down uh my turn off the amounts that the envelope is going to pitch to highlight the pitcher be initially and I don't want the I want to be short up with very tiniest start to be up so if I tend to came right down low, you can hear the few milliseconds it beginning kind of hit it off makes it more kick sounds que up you can you exactly what that's doing over a longer amount of time? It's extremely mountainous student by being here a space along with drums for sec. Another thing as well I wanted to be a model for nick club polyphonic sifton those overlap they want more than one, they're playing at a time, especially base. So I do that by thinking invoicing one of funding anyone that time complaint I think it's a little bit of the case here it is all on the same note up for to give it a bit of melody and very denotes a bit more you can have the base hit and only when the kick it's to reinforce it or you can d'oh and you're different times I mean that's a preference really so much actually double delivery for this these drums so I keep on the same night for longer than any of the end might change I think that mr at the very first one let me go in there and just call me one of course qantas is all this I want all these to be the same love nous. Depending on how this sitting in the massive, that might not make a difference.
Class Description
Learn the basics of producing electronic music from DJ and producer, Ed Solo. Ed has worked with DJ Fresh, Krafty Kuts and FreakNasty, and in this class he'll show you how to drop the beat using Logic Pro.
Ed will take you through the essential elements of electronic music and show you how to use Logic's EXS24 sampler and a few other virtual instruments. You'll learn how to work with Logic Pro's stock sounds and explore the range of options you already have in your DAW. Ed will teach you proper routing and mixing with eq, compression, and effects. Then he'll show you how to bring the elements together and produce a complete mix. Ed will also discuss what differentiates the electronic music genres, drum 'n' bass, trap, dubstep, and house — and how to create the sound that make them unique. Ed will also show how many of these techniques can be applied to any DAW, not just Logic Pro.
If you want get your start in electronic music production or just pick up some tricks f
- FreePreview: Setting Up A Session in Logic Pro
Listen to the music DJ Ed Solo will re-create throughout this class using Logic Pro 9.
- Setting Up a Sidechain in Logic
- Programming Drums with the Logic Pro Midi Editor
- Drum Programming with the EXS24 in Logic Pro
- Drum Programming with the EXS24: Loops and Breaks
- Subtractive Synthesis: Evelopes and Filters
- Subtractive Synthesis: LFO and Noise
- Subtractive Synthesis Examples & Questions
- Bass Synthesis
- Trap Bass Automation
- Reese Bass
- Sub Harmonic Bass Production
- Remixing a Drum and Bass Song - Time Stretching
- Remixing a Drum and Bass Song - Bass Loops
- Remixing a Drum and Bass Song - Vocals
- Remixing a Drum and Bass Song - Pianos and Synths
- Remixing a House Song - Drums
- Remixing a House Song - Bass
- Remixing a House Song - Vocals and Effects
- Remixing a Trap Song - Drums
- Remix Trap Song - Synth
- Remixing a Trap Song - Vocals
- Mixing EDM Overview
- Mixing EDM - Compression
- Mixing EDM - EQ
- Mastering EDM
- Mixdown Questions
Fantastic course. Hands on details from an experienced producer, showing us tons of useful, time saving tips to get real results. I can't get enough of this style of teaching. Thanks Creative Live and Ed Solo!
DJ RootBwoy
This is a great course which covers basics as well as more advanced techniques, and the insight into Ed's workflow is very useful.
Picked up a lot of good information from this class. Ed is very knowledgeable, and takes us through the technique and the thought process of sound production, composition, mixing, and mastering. Towards the end of the course, at times it felt a little disjointed, as the segments switched between different tracks; but the information provided was good, once I got oriented. Would definitely recommend this course.


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Question submitted by the audience in our recent webinar: Understanding Steroid Responsive Meningitis-Arteritis and Other Inflammatory Neurological Disorders of Dogs:
Is there any bibliographic reference or any personal experience with other treatments like citarabine, azothiaprine, cyclosporine,...? Thank you very much!
Answer by: Karen R. Muñana, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Neurology):
To date, there are no published studies evaluating the use of other immunosuppressive agents in dogs with SRMA. The use of these drugs is based on anecdotal evidence and personal experience. The use of azathioprine is briefly discussed in the following publication: Tipold A, Schatzberg S. An update on steroid responsive meningitis-arteritis. Journal of Small Animal Practice 2010; 51:15-154.


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Paris Fashion Week Spring Summer 2019 – Chloe
This Paris Fashion Week I was able to experience yet another first! I was so excited to attend my first runway show for Chloe. Always a fan of the the French brand but never found my inner boho style to wear it very much. However, this season I found my entire outfit from Farfetch to wear to the show. My outfit was a fitted rust colored dress with bohemian accents. I added accessories to pull together a my sophisticated hippie look, a pair of gold and pearl earrings and a pair of white lace up boots. One of my favorite pieces of my outfit was the scarf wrapped leather strap add on to the satchel purse that gave my otherwise neutral outfit just a little bit of a pop of color. It felt elegant yet laid back, and as most would describe Chloe, I felt cool.
One of my favorite parts of the show was seeing the entrance of Nicolas Ghesquiere. designer for Louis Vuitton, who is a mentor to Natacha as she worked under him for many years. He is also a personal favorite designer of mine!
As we sit to watch Natacha Ramsay-Levi's third collection for Chloe, we are all excited to see what the designer and her team will send down the runway. Will she go for the bohemian festival bound Chloe girl look or will she put her own sophisticated spin on the collection and take it to a new dimension?
She starts off by sending a one shoulder nude color dress with scarf print back… bohemian yet modern. Each look is sophisticated, colorful, and very wearable. The perfect collection for the new effortlessly cool Chloe girl! By the end of the show we are all turning to each other saying… we can't wait until spring, why can't we just have everything now!
This collection makes me even more confident in the direction Natacha will take Chloe and I am excited to see how much more her style will evolve as she leads the way for the brand.
After the show, we are treated to a drink at the Chloe Cafe, and a look at the collection backstage with the designer herself Natacha Ramsay Levi.


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El Paso Chihuahuas Stand Up To Cancer
The El Paso Chihuahuas are back home for seven more games as they occupy a three game lead over Las Vegas for first place in the Pacific Coast League's Pacific Southern Division. Ten days ago, they honored cancer survivors and took part in the Stand Up To Cancer campaign (SU2C). The organization, which was founded in 2008, has raised over $370 million for innovative research through collaborative efforts from scientists to provide clinical trials that helps fight cancer.
"We had a cancer survivors night to recognize those that have battled and beat cancer," Chihuahuas general manager Brad Taylor said. "Our promo team wanted a connective moment in the game and this was it. Anyone that wanted to stand up to cancer could do so by holding up their placard with the name of someone they wanted to honor. It was a powerful moment."
Sue Schwartz, Stand Up To Cancer Co-Founder was happy that the Chihuahuas embraced their message. "We are so grateful to the El Paso Chihuahuas for their dedication to Stand Up To Cancer," Schwartz said. "This is a cause that touches each one of us, and it is so moving to see so many people come together to share their connection to cancer and to unite in the fight against this disease."


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Journal of Online Learning Research
2018 Volume 4, Number 2
Leanna Archambault; Jered Borup
Table of Contents
Number of articles: 5
Describing Online Learning Programs and Practices that Serve Diverse Learners
Mary Rice, University of New Mexico, United States; Mark Deschaine, Central Michigan University, United States; Daryl Mellard, University of Kansas, United States
For some savvy scholars and industry insiders, fully online learning—where instruction takes place entirely (or nearly so) over the Internet—and blended instruction—where instruction takes place... More
pp. 117-121
Learning to Serve Students with Disabilities Online: Teachers' Perspectives
Toni Crouse, University of Kansas, United States; Mary Rice, University of New Mexico, United States
As K-12 online learning continues to grow for all student populations, so should knowledge of best practices related to teaching with diverse learning needs, including students with disabilities.... More
pp. 123-145
Preparing Teachers to Use Universal Design for Learning to Support Diverse Learners
Anya Evmenova, George Mason University, United States
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a scientifically based framework for developing curricula that support diverse learners. While it is possible to implement UDL without it, various... More
pp. 147-171
Accessibility and Usability of Preferences in Blended Learning for Students with and without Disabilities in High School
Rebecca Alvarado-Alcantar, Randa Keeley & Breanna Sherrow, New Mexico State University, United States
The researchers designed this study to investigate the programmatic needs of students enrolled in blended courses in high school. Students enrolled in a twelfth-grade blended course in a high... More
pp. 173-198
Blended Learning in Indian Elementary Education: Problems and Prospects
Arnab Kundu, Chhinpur Junior High School, India
Elementary education is very vital in human life as well as for the whole society. So it is the duty of every guardian and Government to give elementary education to every child. It serves three... More
pp. 199-227