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Max guests: 12
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 7
Double: 2
Queen: 3
Location: Williamstown
Metro: Williamstown Beach
13mins walk
Street: Ferguson St Williamstown VIC 3016
Nearby: Williamstown Beach
Prices from
1 guest: 190.00 AUD/night
2 guests: 200.00 AUD/night
Minimum nights: 2
Max guests: 12
Winner of many awards, in both tourism and hospitality, this beautiful, large, recently refurbished Victorian B&B is in a fabulous location in the beautiful historic, waterside suburb of Williamstown. Just one door from the water and walking distance to restaurants, shops and yacht clubs, it is no wonder that it has a very high rate of return of happy guests.
Melissa spent years renovating, restoring and refurbishing and today is delighted that guests love what has been done. Most people comment on how much larger the house is than it looks from the street and 'what a lovely feel' the home has when they walk through. There is free car parking on-site for those driving in.
This is a large house (6 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, 2 kitchens and 3 living rooms!) with a lovely outdoor courtyard garden so there is plenty of room if guests want to relax and rewind and because there is so much to see and do in Williamstown, guests who choose to stay in often have the large upstairs guest lounge and deck to yourselves. Guests can choose between 6 lovely rooms/suites (all with ensuites) and all rooms have full access to the beautiful, large guest lounge with north-facing balcony, unlimited tea,coffee & home-made munchies and a delicious full cooked breakfast.The beds are all Queen size and very comfortable with beautiful linen, fresh flowers, digital TV's etc. – all things to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable.
Breakfast (your choice of cooked or continental) is included in the tariff and is served in the upstairs guest lounge or on the large sunny, rear balcony. If you require a very early breakfast they will just leave a self serve Continental breakfast out for you.
Booking/Deposit Payment:
- A deposit is required to secure a booking and can be done via secure online payment using credit card. Simply enter your dates and click BOOK, you will be prompted to enter your details and checkout.
- After booking, you will receive an instant booking email confirming your reservation.
- Balance is due on arrival.
Check in and Check out:
- One of the friendly Captains Retreat hosts will welcome you at the house.
- Check-in time is any time after 2PM. Please let them know if you will arrive later than 9pm.
- Guests may be able to have earlier access if they request it prior to arrival, This will be dependant though on how early other guests leave and so if you want an early check in guaranteed, you can simply pay an extra nominal fee and they will reschedule staff to ensure that your room is ready for you.
- Early deposit of your bags is possible but please arrange a time prior to your day of arrival since, understandably, the hosts don't want to interrupt the serving of breakfast to other guests.
- Check-out time is 11 AM.
Additional Information:
- Sorry no pets allowed. Melissa has two beautiful cats, Leo and Simba, who are not allowed in the guest part of the house but who love to interact with guests who want to.
- The whole house, balconies and gardens are non smoking so Melissa has arranged a smoking point for her smoking guests right next door at the Strand restaurant.
- The home is wifi equipped so if you have a laptop, mobile or other device you can connect to the internet and work from anywhere in the house.
Williamstown Cottage:
There is also the charming 'Williamstown Cottage' right next to the main B&B house if you prefer to self cater. It sleeps four in two Queen bedrooms and has one bathroom. Guests who book this also have full access to the garden, upstairs lounge and balcony of the main B&B house. A breakfast basket is provided for the first morning's breakfast.
Williamstown has a good breakfast culture and so there are numerous good breakfast cafes within a few minutes walk.
- General
- Wifi
- Air Conditioning
- Fan
- Heating
- Lift or Ground floor
- Digicode
- Non-smoking
- Private Entry
- Balcony/Terrace
- With a View
- Baby friendly
- Babybed (x1)
- Pet-friendly
- Washer
- Dryer
- Towels/Linens
- Iron
- Bathroom
- Private Bathroom
- Ensuite
- Shared Bathroom
- Bathtub (with shower)
- Shower (walk-in)
- Hairdryer
- Toiletries
- Bedroom
- Clothes Hanger
- TWIN Beds
- Luggage Rack
- Shelves storage
- Bedroom Balcony
- Wardrobe/Closet
- Minibar
- Tea/coffee Making
- Bedroom Desk
- Bedroom TV
- Kitchen
- Kitchen Use
- Coffee Machine
- Fridge
- Kettle
- Microwave
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Living
- Private Lounge
- Shared Lounge
- Sofabed
- Desk
- Host Languages
- English Speaking
- French speaking
- Spanish speaking
- Italian speaking
- Portuguese speaking
- German speaking
- Dutch speaking
- Japanese speaking
- Korean speaking
- Chinese speaking
- Media & Technology
- Computer/Laptop
- Cable
- Radio
- Phone - local calls
- Free overseas calls
- Printer
- General Services
- Airport transfer - $
- Breakfast Delivery
- FREE laundry service
- Room Service
- Safety Box
- FREE Parking on-site
- Cleaning INCLUDED
- Cleaning - $
- 24hr assistance
- 24hr tea/coffee
- Luggage storage
- Laundry - $
- Parking - $
- Car Hire - $
- Breakfast INCLUDED
- Breakfast delivery (1st morning only)
- Specialty Services
- Language lessons
- Gourmet Tour
- Friendly conversations (English)
- Guide/Tour by Car
- Wine on Arrival
- Flowers and/or wine at arrival
- Platters with wine or champagne
- Home cooked meals
- Cooking lessons
- Guided walks
- Art lessons
- Yoga class
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About the Neighbourhood
Williamstown is an historic seaport situated on a small peninsula with delightful views of the city and Port Phillip Bay. Staying at B&B Melissa - Captains Retreat you will be:
- 12-15 minutes (longer in peak hour) from the Melbourne CBD,
- 30 minutes from Avalon Airport and Jetstar flights,
- 35 minutes from Melbourne's Tullamarine Airport, and
- 40 minutes from the start of the Great Ocean Road.
Easy access to Science Works Museum, The Substation, Seaworks, the Jawbone Marine Reserve, the Western Ring Road, Altona, Yarraville and Geelong.


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Article by: David Tingley
Here's a primer for tonight's matchup between the 11-4 Moncton Magic and the 5-11 Halifax Hurricanes tonight at 7 PM at the Avenir Centre.
1. Every team faces a crossroads point in every long season….this feels like the Magic's: Picture it….Sicaly….errrr….Prince Edward Island, Friday, January 11, 2019. The Magic are the #1 team in the league and playing a team on a 10-game losing streak. They had faced some recent adversity themselves with personnel changes and a couple close losses on their Ontario trip, but it felt like get-well time against the Storm. Well, it finished 108-91 for the bad guys and it wasn't that close. Suddenly their lead in the division was shrinking, reinforcements hadn't arrived yet and they had a matchup on the docket against the Halifax Hurricanes. Well, 24 hours later, the Magic gutted out a 3-point win in Halifax and they were back on their way. Fast forward about 57 weeks and the Magic are coming off another maddening result and have another Hurricanes game on their calendar. It's a home game and their rivals are having a down year, but they're coming off a big win over the same Windsor Express team that just stymied the Magic……and they ARE the Hurricanes. This is a MASSIVE game for the home team.
2. Get Billy the ball MORE: This isn't the time to abandon the game plan for one of the league's best players, it's time to expand it. Nothing has changed. Billy White is still the league's biggest single matchup problem. It's why he has multiple bodies running at him when he puts the ball on the floor. He's bigger, stronger, quicker and/or more athletic than almost anyone in the league 1-on-1. So, get him the ball early, often and where he wants it……BUT……he's got to make better decisions when he gets it. If it's not there with the first touch, give it up and repost or give it up and ask for it back on the wing. He's got a deep and smart reserve of teammates on the perimeter. They ain't stupid. They know what they've got in the first team All-Star. They'll either take the shot if that's the right thing, or they'll get him another touch. I doubt Coach Salerno's game plan tonight envisions his starting 4-man only getting up 9 shots the way he did against the Express. Billy's averaging under 13 a game on 35% shooting the last 4 games. Zero chance that lasts much longer.
3. Speaking of our fearless leader….: Ask me how much I loved his reaction to the loss on social media. Not often a seasoned pro will take to twitter and Facebook and say "we got outplayed and outCOACHED." Heady, impressive stuff. I think it both motivates his guys while also saying "I'm with you and putting the same pressure on myself I'm putting on you." It certainly FELT like a "back to the drawing board" moment when the buzzer sounded on Monday night. Thing is….it's absolutely not. Yeah, the Magic looked like swiss cheese defensively at times. And offensively they were stuck in the mud. However, this is still the best defensive team in the league and have more than enough offensive firepower in reserve. But other coaches are really good, watch film and have veteran players to execute a game plan as well. Even the best players and coaches are going to have off-nights against a better-prepared team. It's how they react to them that matters. I loved Coach Salerno's reaction after Monday's loss and I'm expecting to see a focused team that's rallied around each other this week at the Avenir Centre tonight.
4. We need to talk about Wayne McCullough for a moment: "3 and D player" may be an overused basketball term nowadays, but the need for them isn't going anywhere and they don't come much better than Wayne right now. A 33% shooter from downtown last year (45% overall), he's now one of only a dozen players in the league shooting over 40% and he's making over 60% of his 2's. He was the Magic's best player on the Rock last week, averaging 21.5 and 5 boards on 64% shooting in the 2 games. Meanwhile, my colleague Steve Power called him one of the three best defensive players in the league. High praise, but I'm not about to argue. He followed it up with 19, 5 boards and 2 steals against Windsor as he continues what is easily the best stretch of his pro career. Now, if we could just do something about that 61% shooting from the line….
5. Funny you should mention that…..: This time last year I wrote at least one game preview bellyaching about the Magic's struggles from the line. They went on to make 'em when they counted in the playoffs and nobody remembers them being the second-worst team in the regular season at the charity stripe. Well hopefully Lightning strikes twice. The team stats from the first game on the Rock last week are almost identical between the teams, except that the Magic converted just 16 of 25 free throws versus 24-26 for the Edge. In game 2, that went up to 32-41, 78%, during a comfortable victory. That may be an unfair correlation (and they shot over 80% in the loss to Windsor) but the fact is the Magic sit in 7th in free throw percentage right now while #s 1, 2 and 3 all reside in their division. Come playoff time, you can't afford to give even 1 game away in the fashion of game 1 in St. John's.
6. Let's Talk About The Visitors: Magic fans aren't about to sleep on a matchup with the Hurricanes, and coming off a 26-point win over the Express last night, no one else should either. The thing is, a lot what's jumped up and bitten Halifax so far this year was on display, they just overcame it by dominating the three-point arc. They held a 48-9 advantage in that category, effectively eliminating any chance Windsor had, despite the Express' 52% shooting inside the line. This continued an alarming defensive trend for the Hurricanes, who allow a 53% mark on 2-point shots for the season, a full 4 points higher than any other team in the league. Despite being one of the best teams in the league defending shots from deep, they are last in the league in opponents FG%. They outrebounded Windsor by 2, but it was the first time in 4 games they'd won that battle, and they remain last in the league in rebounding margin as well. Windsor only turned it over 11 times and only St. John's turns their opponents over at a worse rate than the Hurricanes. Now for the good news if you're a Hurricanes fan: you turn the ball over less than anyone in the league outside of the Magic, when you get to the free throw line, you're deadly, and when it's going from behind the arc, you can beat anyone. With that in mind, I give you three names: Clinkscales, Mason, Zimmerman. All three were tremendous last night and all three rise to the occasion for Moncton games. Clink has an almost unthinkable 8-1 assist/turnover ratio this year and seems destined to average a career high in assists. Mason is getting to the line twice as much as anyone in the league and is going to be MVP if Halifax makes the playoffs, and Zimmerman is shooting 16-26 from three since he returned to the lineup 4 games ago. This game is even bigger for the visitors and they're going to give their hosts all they can handle.
September 12, 2020 The Magic remain on hold for Player and Coaching contract renewals
March 6, 2020 March 6 vs Island Storm
February 14, 2020 Magic vs Hurricanes Rivalry - Game Preview
January 26, 2020 Magic set to tip off for third time in 4 days
January 22, 2020 White Returns to Magic, Desmone Lee Activated
January 19, 2020 Magic's Recent Trade with Windsor Rescinded
January 17, 2020 Tingley's Starting Five
January 12, 2020 Magic Complete Trade with Windsor, Sign Key Free Agents
January 2, 2020 Moncton to see 3 games in 4 days
January 1, 2020 What to look for in 2020
December 31, 2019 New Years Eve Game Preview vs The Halifax Hurricanes
December 6, 2019 Pre-Season Continues, Saturday, Dec 7th vs The Sudbury Five
December 4, 2019 Pre-season trade with Five prior to upcoming exhibition game
November 4, 2019 Magic Add Final Piece to Training Camp
October 30, 2019 Magic Ink Former NBL Canada Rookie of the Year
October 29, 2019 Magic welcome USA team to Avenir Centre
October 24, 2019 Former AUS Star Signs with Magic
October 22, 2019 Magic Announce Pre-season Schedule
October 16, 2019 Magic Sign Versatile Forward Joshua Sykes
October 11, 2019 Former Memphis Tiger Mike Parks Signs with Magic
October 9, 2019 Moncton to see variety of organizations in new schedule format
October 8, 2019 Magic Make "Big" Signing
September 30, 2019 Magic Add More Athleticism
September 24, 2019 Magic Add Rookie Point Guard
September 20, 2019 Two-Time Champion, Perennial League All-Star Returns
September 17, 2019 New Brunswick Native Re-Signs with Magic
September 13, 2019 Highflyer Re-Signs with Magic
September 9, 2019 Magic Add Two Rookies to Training Camp Roster
September 4, 2019 Magic Ink Former 506 Rival
August 29, 2019 Fan Favourite Re-Signs with Magic
August 21, 2019 Canadian Sharp-Shooter Re-signs with Magic

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Classic Adventure on the edge of the Imperium during the Fifth Frontier War!
Strictly Business is an ongoing PBP 'classic campaign' for Mongoose: Traveller.
We have one space for a character (must have some broker & gunner skills amongst others) that has become available for a PBP campaign. The setting is the OTU in the classic period (1108) during the Fifth Frontier War in the Spinward Marches. The campaign offers semi-sandbox style of play in and around Glisten & District 268. There are a wide variety of story-threaded jobs, missions, adventures. Game-play elements may include but are not limited to; science, espionage, smuggling, intrusion, hacking, investments, business, piracy, diplomacy, trade, starship operation & combat to name just a few.
Much of the setting will focus on operating a starship as a crew, with background trade being a necessary motivator. The overarching theme is that of fairly ordinary people in a series of extraordinary situations; the players will constantly face difficult choices between ethics and duty. Good roleplay will be strongly encouraged and rewarded through the House Rules on XP (karma) and Character Improvement.
For a new character that would fit in well with the existing crew one of the current players has suggested (and it's only a suggestion, you make your own character) something of a mix between Han Solo and Alec Hardison from Leverage with a bit of Marty Bishop from Sneakers. Whoever your character is, be they nerd or sleuth, marine or entertainer, hacker or broker they must be a team player. Ideally, you will have a willingness to engage with all aspects of interstellar trade. Morally flexible characters are an advantage, uptight and righteous characters are discouraged, and we certainly don't want any morally reprehensible types. Any social level is acceptable, but there are no automatic titles from high SOC, although titles may be obtained during play and there is significant interaction with the nobility.
A few aspects of the OTU have been toned down to fit into a universe based on harder science rather than pure fiction, such as psionics, although as far as possible the GM will try to remain canonical. All relevant Mongoose Traveller material will be allowed by default, but specific rules may be considered on a case by case basis if not already listed in the Wiki. The only race available to PC's will be human. All players start as Citizens of the Imperium. There are no initial pirate or psionic careers and while there are no automatic noble titles dilettantes may be acceptable careers.
Mature, friendly, committed and patient players will be best suited to this campaign. Notions of 'winning' will probably lead to disappointment; this is a detailed, slow and gritty campaign and will not pander to big egos. Combat should be considered very carefully and not taken lightly, it doesn't happen much and when it does it's usually one sided. Player actions will have plausible consequences.
If you can handle all the above and have the time to commit to posting a minimum of three times or more a week for the indefinite future drop by to foxhole53.org and check us out. If you like what you see and are interested in joining the game PM me some details about yourself and your experience playing Traveller and which Mongoose Traveller books and supplements you own. A good working knowledge of the OTU and the core Mongoose rules is expected. You must own a copy of the Main Rule Book and the Central Supply Catalogue. I also recommend owning a copy of High Guard & Merchant Prince.
Now that I have completely put everybody off playing... ...if anybody has any general questions about the campaign please ask below.
Race: Human, Citizen of the Imperium
Setting: OTU, around District268 & Glisten, 1108
Desirable Skills: Broker & Gunner(turret)
CharGen: Main Rule Book (p40 'Pick Skills') & Career Books excluding pirates, barbarians & psionics, no automatic titles, min of two terms, max of five terms
Player Personality: Mature, committed, patient & a team player
Required Materials: Main Rule Book & Central Supply Catalogue
Recommended Matrials: High Guard & Merchant Prince
Minimum Posting: 3 in-character posts per week indefinitely
Where: foxhole53.org
Site Features: Dedicated & unlimited private forum on prepaid hosting, graphical secure inbuilt dice rolling within posts, advanced post editing BB codes & a friendly community
PBP Campaign Opening Available
Discuss the Traveller RPG and its many settings
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- Banded Mongoose
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Re: PBP Campaign Opening Available
player needed for PBP campaign
player needed for PBP campaign
Re: PBP Campaign Opening Available
Still have an opening? I'll check your website.
- Banded Mongoose
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Re: PBP Campaign Opening Available
bobhk wrote:Still have an opening? I'll check your website.
No, I filled it with you.
For anybody else still interested please PM me, we may have more spots in the future.
- Banded Mongoose
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Re: PBP Campaign Opening Available
Regrettably, bobhk disappeared on vacation and appears to be MIA. So currently we are down to four active players, plus GM.
Therefore, if anybody would like to join an active crew of strong, consistent OTU roleplayers, shoot me a PM.
Therefore, if anybody would like to join an active crew of strong, consistent OTU roleplayers, shoot me a PM.
- Lesser Spotted Mongoose
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- Location: Florida, USA
Re: PBP Campaign Opening Available
Not that I want to derail your advertisement for a player, but how did the Character in the first post end up as a "Ship's Gunner-Broker". That strikes me as an unusual skill combination.
- Banded Mongoose
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Ha, yes! Well, there isn't really a short answer to that, but we weren't looking necessarily for a broker-gunner, per se, but somebody with either or both of those skills would have been fine. The character whose slot was being filled was a strong broker who had picked up a little gunnery in the 18 real months the campaign has been running. Neither skill was essential, but the remaining players told me they were desirable, so that's how I ran the ad.
And ironically, bobby who came along for a few weeks before going MIA on vacation actually managed to make a very interesting character called Mazen Ashkent, with terms in the merchant marines and as a dilettante. Here are his terms and background if you're interested, the full character can be found over at the foxhole53.org forums if it is of interest to you.
And ironically, bobby who came along for a few weeks before going MIA on vacation actually managed to make a very interesting character called Mazen Ashkent, with terms in the merchant marines and as a dilettante. Here are his terms and background if you're interested, the full character can be found over at the foxhole53.org forums if it is of interest to you.
- Senior Crewman, Baraccai Technum, Merchant Marines. 1088-1091
- 4th Officer, Baraccai Technum, Merchant Marines. 1092-1095
- 4th Officer, Baraccai Technum, Merchant Marines.
- Discharged due to Imperial trade restrictions. 1096-1099
- Tourist[rank0], Dilettante(explorer). 1100-1103
- Tourist[rank1],Dilettante(explorer), retired. 1104-1107
Anyway, we've subsequently had the original player return to play his broker character once again, but we still think a fifth character (and perhaps sixth) would be good for the group. Especially as the crew are trying to acquire a bigger ship.Mazen Ashkent wrote:BIOGRAPHY:
Mazen Ashkent is a product of excess and neglect, born in 1070. His parents viewed children as a duty at first then a hindrance, and so he and his siblings learned live without them as they were always 'away'. They did manage to intrude enough on his future to bar him from military service until he submitted to the draft and joined the Merchant Marine.
He kept his head down and learned the job, managing to overcome his bitterness at not being able to enter the Imperial Marines because of the meddling of his family. Never lacking confidence he stood for promotion and was advanced in rank. Mazen's natural tendency to carouse awoke. Gambling filled any time not devoted to the ship or seeking promotion. Unfortunately, one day a fellow gambler accused him of cheating, there was a fist fight and the matter was never resolved satisfactorily. The man, Stefan Lauritz, became a lifelong rival.
On more than one occasion the ship came under attack, baptising and then hardening Mazen in ship to ship combat. Shortly before his transfer he met an easy going, young freighter captain, Galen Lavancy of the Duchess Delphine. The ship was an impressive, newly built, bespoke merchantman, the kind every free trader dreams of owning one day. Galen thanked him for his work in the freighter's main turret during one such corsair raid, although it was fairly clear that it was probably the Duchess Delphine that had saved his own ship. When they later met in HighPort they got along immediately and became instant friends. They always stayed in touch and always promised to help each other out, but they've not seen each other for many years. Mazen later learned Galen was known as something of a smuggler, and somehow he knew he would be a useful contact in the future should they ever cross paths again.
Transfer to a new vessel, Decameron, came in 1096. Gambling led to new problems as the second officer of the Decameron was a horrible player and worse loser. He made a friend that cruise, Manu Nyle, who helped him pass the time when gambling became impossible due to the 2nd officer's scrutiny of his activities. In their free time together Manu taught Mazen more than a few things about manoeuvre drives. At the end of his third term in the Merchant Marine the writing was on the wall. Imperial Trade Restrictions hit the ship and the second officer decided to lay in the word that if we had to lose crew lose Mazen first. Mazen humped back to Mora and settled back into his old life, engaging with family and friends and not caring when he found out his parents had moved to Capital.
On one particularly drunken night out, he overheard a conversation between two rich investors. Nattering on about how big each of their expeditions was made Mazen start to sober up. They were talking about finding some evidence of this or that lost Darrian colony from the Long Night that had amazing artefacts. Megacredits worth of loot just sitting there for the taking on a dingy little world and their boys would get there first.
Mazen chartered a disreputable ship and her crew to take him to the area where the rich bastards had bragged they'd make millions. He bought himself a set of holocameras and a bit of gear and left the world of his birth on a lark. The expeditions to Colada/Sword Worlds were all illegal and the Sword Worlds Navy had a field day shooting down several before they reached their destination. Two ships made it through unseen, one was Mazen's. Mazen reached the site and found, not a significant artefact find, but an anthropological dig of a pre-Maghiz Darrian settlement. The place had been thoroughly looted save for a few wafers of crystal which Mazen thought to be data wafers.
The other expedition overran the site at that point and Mazen fled. When he reached his grounded ship it had been refuelled but the crew was gone. Mazen found the coordinates of another vessel logged on a notestrip and deduced his less than savoury crew had gone to do some 'pirating' of their own. Not wanting to hail the other ship and bring down the Sword Worlds Navy on their heads Mazen took his ruck and left the ship, heading as far away from the area as he could. All the while he was recording his travails, the people he met and the things he did to earn money to eat such as trading labour for food or a place to sleep. He finally made enough friends to get a job on an outbound trading ship. It took him two years to get off Colada. Another year to get out of the Sword Worlds and onto a friendly planet with means to ship him back to the Imperium proper. He'd spend his money on datawafers and passage, food and new clothes.
By the time he reached Mora he was six years away and a different person. Mora was his home base and he had just come in for a landing. What pissed him off was finding out that some jumped up sissy called Drake Grison from the other expedition had published a totally false report about the expeditions, how they had met their fate and what he found at the site. Mazen taught himself to edit holos and pieced together his adventure from start to finish. Wrote dialogue to accompany bits that were impossible to recover with direct footage and pieced together an epic that would shame the lying bastard that tried to take his glory. When that was finished he filed suit and publicly called the liar out so that he couldn't avoid the spotlight. For the last two years the trial was in the public eye and at a dramatic moment Mazen revealed his holo opus of the expedition accompanied by a book, both called, 'Remnants of the Long Night'.
After revealing his proof, its original datawafers donated to TAS for inspection and verification, Mazen's story was proven and his new found enemy shattered in the public eye. TAS rewarded his discovery of the relic datawafers, donated to the Imperium by Mazen, with a TAS membership. The holodrama of Mazen's ordeal made him wealthy in his own right, but needless to say, Grison was now a lifelong and bitter enemy. Mazen spent a few months in 1107 on Mora touring universities until the travelling bug hit him again and he left the place of his birth, perhaps for the last time, again. He first made his way to Glisten, with the intention of exploring over the border into District268 to pursue rumours he'd heard of Ancient artefacts being discovered, but now he would have to be more careful than ever, there was a war on now!
Moving on, Mazen eventually found his way into District 268. His transport landed at Seacheard Down on Mertactor, last stop inside Imperial space. What as he going to do now? He would need a ship and a crew, and one he could trust in the dangerous, pirate infested regions outside of Imperial control. He signed up to the local data network to look for transport or other opportunities. As soon as he was connected his comm beeped, and then beeped again. He looked at the device which indicated a couple of his contacts were on the local network. Odd to think two people he knew would be here, somewhat off the beaten path. One was his old contact, the captain of the freighter he has helped some twelve years ago, Galen Lavanchy, the rumoured smuggler. The other was his former colleague from his Baraccai Technum days, Manu Nyle. It would be worth checking these two out to find out what they were up to these days….
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Reality Star Courtney Stodden is officially over her marriage with husband Doug Hutchison!
On Tuesday, Stodden filed for divorce after nearly seven years of marriage, according to TMZ. The filing comes a year after they announced their split.
It is unknown if either Stodden, 23, or Hutchison, 57, will ask for spousal support.
On the same day, Courtney posted an Instagram video of herself handling the stresses of divorce, writing, "Breathing through this divorce like... #breathe #stress."
A few days before she filed, Courtney tweeted, "Moving out of that #Beverlyhills house already. 👀#drama."
She is also singing through the pain. Courtey teased some new music writing, "Music has been there for me as an avenue to express how much I feel during the most difficult times in my life. #6teen will be available on iTunes this Friday 3/9."
Just two months ago, Courtney was pleading for a reconciliation, writing on Instagram, "I need this man back in my life. I need him to come help me. I need him to want our marriage to work. He's been my only solid rock. Doug, if you read this — this is a public cry for your undying love."
In another post, Courtney broke down in tears, saying, "I just want to be honest with you guys about some things. Me and my husband have been going through a really rough time — separation, and ultimately divorce, coming up in a week. I've, at the last minute, realized that I don't want it and I want to try to make things work. Ever since we've been separated and he's moved away, I've been really depressed and I've realized that I don't deserve him," she continued, crying. "I love him so much and I need him back in my life. I just need him to come help me and be with me, and I love him."
The two split in 2013, but later reconciled.
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Custom Kitchen Cabinetry
Custom cabinetry was needed as part of a kitchen remodel project. A raised panel door design was created to match existing woodwork in the antique home. Non-standard cabinet sizes were required as well as accommodating the roof line of the upper floor kitchen location. Several unusual features included a corner sink base, matching cabinet for the built-in oven/cook-top, and extra-long storage drawers. Created in maple with a stained finish.


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A bright young graduate who "had the world in front of her" has died after suffering a severe asthma attack.
Louise Catterall, whose funeral is being held today, was described by her devastated parents Tim and Jenny as "the life and soul of the party".
The 21-year-old died on Saturday morning after enjoying a farewell night out in Newcastle with her brothers James, 23, and Charlie, 19.
She was just days away from setting off on a ten-month round-the-world trip with a friend after graduating from Leeds University. The tour was to began in Bangkok this Sunday.
Louise, from Croft, near Darlington, had woken in the early hours at Charlie's house, unable to breathe. She was rushed to hospital, but was pronounced dead at 5.20am.
Her mum, a teacher at Yarm School, said: "She touched the hearts of everyone she met. One friend has flown in from Miami for the funeral. Another has come from Australia.
"We want to carry on celebrating her life. She could never stay in, never sit still.
"She had been in and out of hospital all her life, but her asthma was being managed by medication."
Simon Catterall, Louise's uncle, said: "She had everything going for her and the whole world in front of her."
Louise was a former student of Polam Hall School and Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form in Darlington. Her ambition was to be an art curator.
The Catteralls estimate they have received 500 cards. "We can't say enough thanks to all the friends and family who have offered their support," Mr Catterall said.
Louise's funeral was being held at St Augustine's Church, Darlington, this morning. Her family have asked that donations, if desired, are sent for Asthma UK, c/o Seaton Leng & Son Ltd, 59a Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.


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A great place to work
Our mission: Leadership in the innovation of electric drives in the extra-low-voltage (up to 48 volts) and low-voltage (up to 400 volts) sectors. We feel it is our obligation to do this, and it is also the commitment in our tag line:
"innovation is our drive"
We love improving on the drive solutions already out there in the market, in terms of compactness and power density, and this puts us in competition with the big players.
But this is what spurs us on, we're known for it.
Would you like to become part of a quickly growing team, that stretches from Europe, to China to the USA, and grow with us on the way to becoming a global player?
Do you have high potential and do you want to make a meaningful contribution in a team with above-average motivation?
What awaits you?
Our staff are the best people to tell you that! Before you meet our job interview partners in a personal interview, listen to and read what your future colleagues have to say. And whether it's sales, engineering, production or marketing that you are interested in – have a look at the interviews with Herwig, Dietmar, Martin or Gerald, and then you'll know who will be there waiting for you...
And you've probably already noticed we are all on first name terms, although we wouldn't want to be confused with a Swedish furniture company…
Eva Edit
Despite our growth and the new colleagues this brings every month, we can and want to keep our informal atmosphere. And it's great that the women finally feel comfortable here too - in this male-dominated arena.
That's not just me, but also the women from purchasing and sales, who regularly clarify open-ended questions with us.
And even though we all live in this region of course, there is a colourful variety of nationalities from the Czech Republic, China, Peru, Moldavia, Turkey, Belarus and Hungary.
Dominique Feuerstein
At the moment I am still finishing my second apprenticeship as a mechatronics engineer and it's really cool because we also have an awful lot of young colleagues who we can always go for a drink with after work, or talk about cars and football.
That reminds me that my father still owes us another company outing on the race track with KTM X-Bows, and we won't let him forget it.
Philipp Freller
What differentiates us the most from many other producers is our completely "tailor-made" approach to our customers' needs.
Because while most of our competitors sell all kinds of motors & drives "off the peg" or rather from the catalogue, we approach customer requirements very differently, designing product solutions that the customer often didn't even know were possible. Many people think that all that matters is a couple of figures, such as torque and revolution speed, but – depending on the use – there are so many complex factors that go into the best solution.
E.g. the friction coefficient between the belt and the motor roller; some customers won't even know what that means.
Xiaoling Yao
Because we mostly produce customer-specific drive solutions rather than "standard" ones, we often have very special needs in purchasing and have to look for, find and test new, efficient partners. In other words, we need our suppliers to be real "state-of-the-art" technology leaders, just like us.
We buy in from Germany, to Italy, and even China, and so our colleague Ling, as a native speaker, is a huge advantage in discussions with Chinese suppliers.
If you are just interested in fruit baskets, Christmas presents and company outings, then we are possibly the wrong employer for you...
But if you are all about quickly taking on responsible tasks and literally want to grow with us and value flat hierarchies and direct access to the people at the top, then...
Yes, then we are very probably exactly the right team for YOU!


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Osaka Sushi & Hibachi is a Great South Of The River Treat to Eat
One my favorite sushi spots in the Twin Cities Osaka Sushi & Hibachi in Apple Valley. In fact, Osaka in Apple Valley is one of seven different Minnesota Osaka locations.
Now I know what you're thinking, "Sushi, south of the river?" Oh yes, trek south to Apple Valley tonight for a wonderful delight.
Hopefully you'll be able to make it during the extra long happy hour, because this a very affordable place for a couple, family or even check out the hibachi room for a large party.
If you're adventurous like us, try the tataki salad as an appetizer. The crispy salmon skin is amazing and so tasty.
Our favorite roll of all of the Osaka selections in Apple Valley is the Green River Roll. The Green River Roll has spicy tuna, wrapped in thinly slightly avocados. I can't even begin to explain the various explosions of flavor that happen in your mouth when you bite into the Green River Roll.
While there are a large number of specialty rolls, our three favorite rolls are the Green River Roll, the Super Tuna Roll and the Spicy Salmon Roll. With the exception of daily specials and some special rolls, the entire menu can be found here.
We always love to pair our sushi dinner with a plum wine and a tall Sapporo and you'll leave Osaka full and smiling ear-to-ear like a Cheshire Cat.
Total bill with three rolls, plum wine, Sapporo and 20% gratuity came to exactly $50.00.
Osaka in Apple Valley is located at 7537 148th St W, Apple Valley, MN. Lunch hours are Monday through Thursday from 11:00am to 2:30pm and 4:30pm to 10:00pm; Friday 11:00am to 2:30pm and 4:30pm to 11:00pm; Saturday from 12:00pm to 11:00pm; and Sunday from 12:00pm to 10:00pm.


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Popular Idaho campsites grow increasingly harder to book
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — After years of trying and failing to book sites at Idaho's more popular campgrounds, some people have just given up.
The campsites can be reserved through Recreation.gov, the vendor that handles booking and permitting for the Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service and more.
Reservations at many campgrounds open up on a rolling basis — six months ahead of time for individual sites and a year ahead of time for group sites. That means summer dates often first become available in winter. At popular Idaho campgrounds like those at Redfish Lake, it's impossible to know how many hopeful campers are vying for the sites on Recreation.gov.
While a select few campers will succeed, others will scramble to add sites and dates to their online shopping carts, only to be met with a message declaring that all of the sites already have sold out within seconds, the Idaho Statesman reports.
"I've quit trying to make reservations at Redfish," Roxann Jensen wrote on a Statesman Facebook prompt about booking campsites. "I gave up after experiencing 'no spaces available' year after year after year. I'm totally disgusted with this."
Janelle Smith knows the frustration. Even she hasn't been able to snag a spot at Redfish, and as a spokeswoman for Recreation.gov, she's no stranger to the website's reservation system.
"When you can't get a site for years running and it sells out in minutes, we get that that's frustrating," said Smith, who is based in Boise.
Theories abound on why those campgrounds book up in the blink of an eye. Smith and other experts said they can't know for sure why one camper gets a spot over another, but the answer could be simple: Some campgrounds are just that in demand.
On a prompt in the Idaho Nature Lovers Facebook group, campers from across the site shared their experiences using Recreation.gov.
Patsy Diann Secrist said she's heard of campers who book an entire week at a site starting on a Monday.
"They go to the website 6 months in advance and reserve from the Monday before through the desired weekend," she wrote. "Then later on cancel the Monday through Thursday....weekend reserved."
Some said they deliberately avoid popular spots because they're so crowded, while others said they've simply given up. Still other commenters said they've noticed the rush for sites like Bull Trout Lake, Redfish Lake or Deadwood Lookout but have managed to snag a reservation.
"Have been able to book campsites in the past ... at Glacier View Campground at Redfish Lake but only at 1:00 a.m. 6 months in advance," wrote Shawn Murdock. (In most cases, Recreation.gov releases campsites at 8 a.m. Mountain Time six months ahead of the booking date.)
"One of the problems is that it is a hot spot that everyone tries to go because it's the one place everyone talks about and it's the same place everyone returns year after year," Murdock said.
Julie Thomas, spokeswoman for the Sawtooth National Forest where Redfish is located, said the forest is busier than ever this year.
"Redfish Lake is always a favorite," she said in a phone interview, adding that it often sells out for the entire summer.
Some have pointed the finger at bots, saying the same technology that scoops up event tickets for marked-up resale is responsible for the hard-to-book campgrounds, though there's no evidence that the sites are being relisted and sold elsewhere.
"Certainly bots exist in any sort of reservation systems," Smith said in an interview. "They're out there. We use Captcha and developers monitor for bots and arrest those as best they can.
"It's something we're working on," she added. "We're implementing industry best practices."
Smith said it's more likely that some users are just faster than others at snagging their ideal spot. It also could be another symptom of Idaho's recent population boom that's affecting everything from traffic to property taxes.
Tom Zadick is the regional recreation manager for Recreation Resource Management of America, which contracts with the Forest Service to manage campsites in Arizona, Colorado and Idaho. His team manages campgrounds in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, where Redfish Lake's popular Glacier View, Outlet and Point reservation campsites are.
He knows how difficult it can be to find an opening at one of the campgrounds.
"I've heard the horror stories of entire families sitting in a room with a dozen computers, hitting refresh (on the website) trying to book something and maybe one person will get it," he said.
Zadick said the hard-to-book campsites are the result of "a perfect storm" of growing popularity, limited supply and the occasional person who abuses the system by reselling a site or overstaying their reservation.
"We have more demand than supply," Zadick said in a phone interview. "The sites at Glacier View, Outlet and Point are some of the most requested in the United States. When 900 people want 30 sites, a lot of people are going to be turned away."
According to Zadick, the popular campgrounds are world famous, drawing visitors from out of state and even as far as Europe and Asia, though he said about 50 percent of campers at Redfish are Idahoans. He compared the level of demand at Redfish to that at Lake Tahoe — except Tahoe has far more sites to accommodate that demand. And the traffic is spilling from Redfish Lake to the surrounding Sawtooth National Forest.
"We're seeing visitation numbers three times what they were a few years ago," Zadick said. "Campsites that never used to fill up are full from Wednesday night through the weekends."
And when that many people are vying for a few spots, things can get tense, especially at the handful of nearby walk-in campsites.
"We've literally had people almost in fistfights at Sockeye," Zadick said.
He said some guests are "literally trolling the (walk-in) campgrounds, and the second someone leaves, they jump in." Others sleep in their cars near walk-up campgrounds in hopes of securing a spot when another group leaves the next morning.
Zadick said his company is working with the Forest Service and Recreation.gov to find a solution for the overcrowding and competition. There's a chance all the campgrounds in the Redfish Lake area may become reservation sites. Other popular camping areas have adopted lottery systems for reservations.
"There's various opinions around how we can correct (the issues)," Zadick said. "I don't know that there's any easy solution."
Before any potential changes are made, they'll go through a public comment period.
"Frustrated comments don't do any good," Zadick said. "We know it's not a perfect system. The public could help us help them. We're open to suggestions and constructive criticism."
There's no magic bullet for booking your ideal campground, but Smith and Boise National Forest spokeswoman Venetia Gempler offered a few tips that could make it easier to reserve a spot:
? Come prepared: Smith advised doing a "dry run" of the Recreation.gov website so you're familiar with the steps for making a reservation. The site switched to a new vendor last October and was completely overhauled, so it may look or operate differently than the last time you used it.
Smith also said it's helpful to know what site you're hoping to get and which dates you want to book.
"I'm not the kind of person who books my summer down to the day six months out, but certainly people do," Smith said. "Be ready to just book right away."
? Be flexible: While most work schedules make weekend camping convenient, that also means weekends are the busiest. If you're willing to schedule a trip during the week, you may have better luck. In addition, Smith pointed out that popular holidays like the Fourth of July and Memorial Day weekend are also more difficult to book.
? Have a backup plan: Keep in mind four or five sites that you'd be alright with camping at so you can book there if your first choice falls through.
"We only have so many sites," said Thomas, the Sawtooth National Forest spokeswoman. "The only advice we can give is ... you might have to have some other options."
If you don't get your preferred site, consider exploring. Dispersed camping is allowed on public land for campers who don't mind giving up amenities like toilets. There are also many campgrounds across the state that don't sell out, as well as walk-in campsites without reservations.
Smith also pointed to Recreation.gov's trip building tool, which lets you choose a starting point and destination and see which campgrounds or experiences are available along the way.
And if you just have to have that campsite on the shore of Redfish Lake, you could try using bots in your favor. Websites like Campnab will scrape Recreation.gov regularly and send you alerts if a date opens up (for a fee, of course), and similar browser extensions exist, too.
Information from: Idaho Statesman, http://www.idahostatesman.com


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Robert Ytuarte artist and muralist, who created the mural The American Dream.
Brenda L. Flores: Can you tell us a little bit about the mural?
Robert Ytuarte: What is it that you want to know about it? There is a lot to say about it.
Brenda L. Flores: How did it start?
Robert Ytuarte: Well George, the guy other there, can you see him?He approached me and commissioned me to start the mural in honor of his father.
Brenda L. Flores: He talked to you about what he wanted you to paint?
Robert Ytuarte: Yeah, al la fresco. On cement because it's a concreate wall.
Brenda L. Flores: So what do you have to do to paint one face? How does he go about choosing who to paint?
Robert Ytuarte: We sat down and we discuss who should be on there and in what section. I actually paint one person at a time, but we already have in mind to do two, three or four, a group of guys or women.
Brenda L. Flores: How long does it take you to do one person?
Robert Ytuarte: Here, it takes me a long time. It takes me one to two weeks here in the restaurant because I paint while people are sitting and eating around me. And I get interrupted a lot. Normally it takes me a couple of days to do one.
Brenda L. Flores: Do you sketch at your studio before you put it on the wall?
Robert Ytuarte: You're correct. First we get the photograph and do research on the person so I can know a little bit about them incase I get asked questions.
Brenda L. Flores: Do you prefer painting more than pencil?
Robert Ytuart: I like to draw more, I think between painting or drawing I prefer to draw because there is a lot more freedom involved.
Brenda L. Flores: What advice would you give new artist?
Robert Ytuarte: Just keep drawing and painting everyday. Try to draw at least 15 to 30 minutes a day.
Brenda L. Flores: What are you working on now in your studio?
Robert Ytuarte: I'm doing the design for another mural that is going to be on that particular wall over there. The continuation of this particular mural.
Brenda L. Flores: Can you disclose that information?
Robert Ytuarte: It's kind of secretive. You'll see it when it's up.
Brenda L. Flores: As a professional artist, do you still enter your work into contest?
Robert Ytuarte: I was never into contest. When I was a kid I competed once and I didn't like the results that I was turned off so I don't compete with other artist. I will submit work to be judged, but as far as competition, no.
Brenda L. Flores: Have you ever painted something and threw it away?
Robert Ytuarte: Not throw it away, just put it aside. I actually don't throw my work away. Little drawings and stuff sometimes I'll throw it away or draw over them or if it's a mistake I will continue and it will develop into something totally different.
Brenda L. Flores: There is a lot of passion that goes into your work.
Robert Ytuarte: That's what I d0. You put passion into what you do.
Thank you for stopping by and checking out my blog. I appreciate your love and support.
-Brenda L. Flores


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Fred and I spent the other morning navigating through downtown LA while my car's air conditioning was being serviced. (Not having it function in the Mojave Desert on our drive west is a story in itself. I will never again leave on a winter trip from the north without having it tested.) First the hot car in the Mohave and then the walk around hot, dusty downtown, looking at all of the renovation and construction being done there, made me appreciate something I rarely thought about before: shade.
As we traversed the city, we found respite from the heat in various ways. Fred and I revived ourselves in Union Station, where the cool floors provided respite for Fred from the heat outside. From there, we judiciously crossed to the shady side of the streets as we headed down the cement sidewalks of Chinatown, and then stepped into Phillipe's for Fred's first French dip (a favorite food of mine from a favorite haunt dating from my days living in LaLa Land), and then headed off in search of the Disney Center, its stainless steel glow in the distance leading us forward.
At a distance the form and sheen of the Disney Center were striking, but its reflective glow also seemed like it could emanate heat despite the cool curves of the design that identified it as signature Frank Gehry. I know that Gehry spent considerable time planning the views of the design from all angles, but it struck me that he must have done so on a cool day or from an air-conditioned car. Otherwise he would have surrounded the building with cooling trees, which of course would have ruined the view of it from down the block. Its presence is its strength and its strong lines draw one forward to it, but I couldn't help but wish for some respite from the sun.
The whole building is a stunning piece of sculpture that reflects the heat. While the wings that give the building its form do cast a minimal amount of shade, it was not until we climbed a side staircase and discovered the Blue Ribbon Garden on a terrace along the west side of the building that I appreciated the true genius of Gehry and the landscape architect Lawrence Moline. Tucked away, with approaches that show off the sculptural form of the building with each step, this garden was just what Fred and I needed.
The tree-filled garden has beds reminiscent of the gentle curves that Brazilian landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx often created, as well as the gentle crescendos of music that would emanate from the building. Art, architecture, music and nature seemed to have formed a quartet. From our perspective on a hot day, it was most important that the site was created with wonderful trees, selected so their forms would complement the building. And beneath them were simple plantings of sage and quiet ground covers that do not compete with the building. A giant flower-shaped sculpture honoring Lilly Disney, formed from broken pieces of blue and white china, added to the coolness of the site, like a water lily floating in a pond.
The trees felt like sculptures and cast their shade and shadows in as artful a manner as the building itself. It was a rare moment when architecture and garden design seemed in perfect harmony, and the coolness of mind allowed me to take it all in. For what is a great building if it does not offer a roost from which one can truly and comfortably appreciate it?
A gardener grows through observation, experimentation, and learning from the failures, triumphs, and hard work of oneself and others. In this sense, all gardeners are self-taught, while at the same time intrinsically connected to a tradition and a community that finds satisfaction through working the soil and sharing experiences with one another. This column explores those relationships and how we learn about the world around us from plants and our fellow gardeners.


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225 Madison Avenue at 36th Street, New York, NY 10016. Just a short walk from Grand Central and Penn Station
Book of Hours
Belgium, Bruges, ca. 1460-1470
MS M.25 fol. 55v
Christ: Betrayal and Arrest and Apostle, Peter: cutting off Ear of Malchus -- Judas, stands close to right side of Christ, crossed nimbus. Christ extends right hand toward Malchus, bleeding from right side of head, kneeling, holding lantern with left hand. Apostle Peter, nimbed, stands over him, raising sword with right hand. Two soldiers are at left, eight are at right, three holding spears, foremost touching robe of Christ. City is in background.
Grisaille miniature with gold and color details.
Margins decorated with border of floreate ornament.
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Time management is a large part of my life, especially because I play two sports at a time for most of the school year. Most nights during the winter and spring, I don't get home until after 9:30. My busy lifestyle is something that has caused me to come up with effective techniques to manage my assignments. The purpose of this blog post is not to try to convince you to use my techniques, or say that they are the best ones. I personally can't stand it when other people try to tell me how to manage my time, and believe strongly that each person has to come up with something that works well for him or her. Instead, with this post I am attempting to provide an overall picture of what I believe are strong underlying principles of creating a productive time management strategy.
After talking about the partnering style of teaching in the beginning of the year, I noticed that this class was going to require good time management. The partnering style of teaching requires the student to take initiative to complete their projects on time, and to the best of their ability. The teacher takes a more laid back approach than in more traditional classroom setting. Students are given projects with long term due dates, and are not heckled by their teachers daily about the status of their project. I see three main elements that are vital in having successful time management techniques: motivation, organization, and efficiency.
The first element, and possibly the most important, is motivation. Motivation is required for success in all areas; without motivation, nothing is completed. One technique that I find useful is to create some sort of external motivation to help you get the task done sooner. For example, allowing yourself to do something desirable after completing a certain part of a task: taking a break, eating some food, playing sports, or watching TV. The more essential type of motivation, however, is internal. No matter if there is the physical reward for completing the task, you still find some desire inside of you that gets you to get the job done. In order to complete everything that needs to be done, you will need motivation to start it and to finish it. Just motivation alone will get the job done, but it is not the only important element of time management.
Also crucial in effective time management is organization. Organization spans a broad range of areas, the most important being the organization of materials, and the organization of assignments or tasks. Luckily, the ways in which one can organize his/herself are practically endless. Just a few of the organization tools for materials or school work are binders, notebooks, Evernote, Google Docs, folders on laptops, etc. Keeping materials organized makes it easier to complete tasks quickly. One tool that I would propose as very useful for managing tasks and assignments is Google Calendars. Google Calendars is perfect for school assignments because it allows you to sync your calendar with all of the calendars that teachers create for their classes. It compiles all of your assignments and their due dates on one page, and gives you the option to customize colors for each different calendar. The image below shows my google calendar with a week's worth of assignments on it.
Google Calendars can also be programmed to send you email reminders about tasks or events.
Another great way to organize tasks is to create to do lists. To do lists can be made using Google Calendars, stickies, pen and paper, iPhone Apps, emailing yourself, or whatever way is the most effective for you. To do lists are great because they give you a clear picture of what you have to do, and allow to visually see when you have completed the task by crossing it out. Below is an example of a to do list that I found from google images. Linked here: To Do List
Staying organized ensures that all tasks get completed, and keeping all of the tasks in one place saves time by not having to go search different places to find out what the tasks are that you must do. Once you are motivated to complete the tasks, and have found a way to keep all of the tasks organized, the next step is to complete the tasks as efficiently as possible.
In order to spend less time doing more, one must have means of being efficient with his/her time. Each person has a different environment where they work most efficiently, so it is crucial to know yourself and where you personally work best. Some things that are important to know are what time you are most productive, where you are most productive, and what distracts you from being productive. For example, if you know that you can't write well after 10:00pm, you should probably schedule to do your writing assignment earlier in the evening. Likewise, if you know you can't do math when people are talking, you probably shouldn't waste your time trying to do math homework in a room talking to a bunch of friends. It seems obvious, but yet if you can plan ahead and schedule to do certain tasks at the best times and in the optimal environment, you will save yourself time and produce higher quality work. Consciously choosing and scheduling in times for each task can be key in time management. One method that I have heard of that is used to complete tasks is to do the hardest one first, and then work down to the easier one. Another method is to mix it up so that the easier tasks are in the middle so that it gives you a break. A tactic that I use when approaching my homework is to always do the subjects in the same order. This technique works for me because I don't have to waste time deciding what to do next, but for others it may sound like a terrible idea. Because people are so different from one another, I urge you to find out which approach works best for you.
I hope to have made clear to you what I believe are three significant elements to focus on if you want to improve your time management skills. Focusing on these components will save you time, and help you to complete large numbers of tasks more efficiently. However, time management is more complicated than just the three ingredients mentioned above. Being the best time manager that you can be requires reflection and analysis on how you work best. It requires experimenting to find out which techniques work best for you. The specific approaches that I use may not be what are best for you, or they may not be. But I believe that the main ideas proposed about motivation, organization, and efficiency are essential parts of time management that apply to everyone.


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The sari or saree is a traditional garment worn by women in India, Bangladesh, Nepal & so on. Read this guide if you want to know how to wear a saree perfectly.
The sari is one of the oldest types of garments in the world still worn today. Seventy-five percent of Indian women wear a sari on a daily basis today.
Yet, it's also mentioned in the ancient Vedas. These are ancient Hindu texts thought to have been written about 5,000 years ago, or 3,000 BCE.
Some Indian women have begun to adopt more Westernized styles of everyday dress. Saris, though, are still brought out for special occasions like weddings.
And, why not? A sari may be a form of dress rooted in hundreds, if not thousands, of years of tradition. Yet, it looks thoroughly modern and sophisticated.
Would you like to know how to wear a saree (or sari)?
We can help. Below you'll find the complete guide for beginners, showing you how to drape a sari perfectly. Read on for more information!
What Is a Sari?
Sari's have been worn for centuries not only in India but also in:
- Sri Lanka
- Pakistan
- Bangladesh
- Nepal
For many women in these countries, their saris are heirlooms, with each generation passing their saris on to the next women. Yet, for an equal number of women, they are everyday garments. In any case, saris continue to influence cutting-edge fashion designers today.
Historically, a sari was a single piece of fabric, It was uncut, handwoven, and usually nine yards in length.
Traditional saris had a heavier section called a "pallu." This was like a decorative border or hem. The pallu allowed the sari to drape correctly.
Today, however, you can find saris woven both by hand and at mills.
Some saris still have sections of heavier density. By contrast, others have a single, consistent density. Saris are made anywhere from 3.5 to 9 yards in length, depending on the desired draping style.
As mentioned above, many Indian women reserve saris for special occasions like weddings. But, it's also possible to buy a completely polyester sari for less than $10 (US).
Introducing: How to Drape a Sari
It's no surprise that, with a garment this old, there are hundreds of ways to wear it. What's more, each region of India has its own sari style. For example, there's the Gujarati, Maharashtra, Tamilian, and Bengali styles.
As a beginner, though, let's focus on the most common way to drape a sari: the Nivi style draping. Then, if you want, you can learn about other or regional draping styles.
Getting Down to It: How to Wrap a Sari
Wearing a sari properly requires more than the sari itself. You'll also need:
- safety pins
- the blouse
- the petticoat
Before the British Raj, some women in India wore their sari's without undergarments today called a blouse and petticoat. You can imagine what the prudish Victorians thought of that! You can also probably tell by the thoroughly non-Indian names of these items that they're not native garments.
Whatever you think of the origin, however, the tradition has stuck. Today, women wear both the blouse and petticoat under their saris.
What is a Blouse and a Petticoat?
Blouses are short-sleeved or sleeveless shirts. They can have pretty much any neckline. Blouses end, though, just below the bust. They are also tight-fitting.
The petticoat goes from your waist all the way to the floor. It's tied tightly at your waist with a drawstring. Its base should match your sari color, although you don't want any part of the petticoat to be seen outside of the sari.
Tying Your Sari
You've got your blouse and petticoat. Everything matches. Now what?
Learning how to drape your sari perfectly will take some time, but it's worth it!
Begin by tucking the upper end of your sari into your petticoat. It should be inserted just a little bit to the right of your navel. At this point, the lower end of the sari should be touching the floor.
The whole length of the sari will come around your left-hand side. Come around completely until you reach the point at which you started.
The Floating or Pleated Look
In your hand should be the pallu, or decorated part of the sari. You have a choice here, based on whether you want a floating or pleated look.
For the floating look, bring the pallu towards the left side of your shoulder from under your right arm. Then, pin it on your left shoulder.
The pleated look takes a bit more time but looks lovely. Bring the pallu from under your right arm. Start making vertical pleats about 5-6 inches in length with the border (if your sari has one).
Keep doing this along the entire breadth of the sari.
When you're done making your pleats, tuck them neatly into your petticoat. This should be one slightly to the left of your navel. They should also open to your left.
Now you've draped and pleated your sari. All that's left is to the fasten the end. To do this, simply raise any remaining portion of your sari onto your back.
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Board of Selectmen
August 7, 2018
Municipal Center Resource Room
NOTE: Times are estimates unless denoted as a Hearing.
7:00 pm
• Call to Order
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Chairman's Announcements ~ Chief Miglionico – Recognition of Public Safety
Officials Involved with Break-in, and Purple Heart Day
• Citizen's Forum
7:05 pm
1. Hearing: Fuel Storage Application – Dauphinais Concrete, 150 Gilboa Street
– Possible Vote (s)
7:15 pm
2. Hearing: Chapter 61 – BOS Right of First Refusal – 6.24 and 2.38 acre parcels on
Orange Street (Chase Property) – Possible Vote(s)
7:30 pm
3. Hearing: One Day Entertainment License Application – Celebration Graduation
- Possible Vote(s)
4. CodeRed Proposal – Possible Vote(s)
5. License Agreement – Work in Public Right of Way - Glen at Main
Possible Vote(s)
6. Order of Takings – Possible Vote(s) and Execution(s)
- Brookside & Royal Crest Drive
7. Sign State Primary Election Warrant – Possible Vote(s)
8. Insurance Policy – 3rd Reading and Approval – Possible Vote(s)
9. Minutes – July 17, 2018 – Regular and Exec Session – Possible Vote(s)
10. Administrator's Report
11. Old / New Business
12. Executive Session - Litigation
13. Adjournment
Future Agenda Items:
August 21st: Octoberfest Liq. Lic., Greenway Challenge Road Use, TA Evaluation,
Taxation (Idea from Dick Skinner), Pole Attachment Agreement, Gary
Vecchione & Scott Yacino – Tiger Mural Discussion (Muni Gym Wall)
August 7, 2018
Approved August 21, 2018
Call to Order
Vice Chairman David Cortese called the Board of Selectmen (BOS) meeting to order at 7:00 PM in the Resource Room of the Municipal Center.
Board: Kevin Morse (Chair-Absent), Tim Bonin, David Cortese (Vice Chair), Hal Davis, Mike Hughes, Matt Wojcik (Town Administrator), Suzanne Kane (Administrative Assistant)
Other Staff and Citizens: Police Chief Nick Miglionico, Jeanne Lovett (Finance Director), William Cundiff (Town Engineer), Tracie Pellerin, Maria Kuczer, Mary Bedoain, Chris Dauphinais, Mr. Osterman, Morgan Doyle and her family, and other staff and citizens.
• Pledge of Allegiance (00:10)
• Chairman's Announcements (00:29)
Police Chief Miglionico joined the meeting and praised Dispatchers Jake Zablocki and Brandon Auger, Officers Tony Yannino and Jake Bloniasz, Lt. David Brown and Morgan Doyle, who were all involved in last week's break-in. He read a synopsis of the events of the 7/25/18 911 call that resulted in the apprehension of the suspects. He praised Ms. Doyle's bravery and courage. Chief Miglionico issued citations to all involved. He stated that the Police Union awarded Ms. Doyle a gift certificate. He thanked the Uxbridge Police and Burrillville Police for their back-up and Chris Yacino of Eagle Star Security. The BOS thanked Chief Miglionico.
Chief Miglionico spoke about Douglas Police's assistance in the apprehension of two suspects involved in break-ins in Burrillville, Northbridge, and Jamestown.
Mr. Cortese stated that today is Purple Heart Day. He read a prepared statement.
Mr. Cortese read an announcement prepared by Chair Kevin Morse stating that the tiger on the wall of the Municipal Center gym has been painted over by the Douglas Youth Basketball Association as they were endeavoring to improve the space. The BOS will be issuing a policy to ensure that something like this will not happen again. A policy for improvements and alterations to a municipal property by private organizations does not currently exist in Douglas. Mr. Morse is proposing that a senior from the high school be chosen to paint a new tiger as a senior service project. He asked that the Douglas Youth Basketball Association donate some funds for the project. Upon completion of the project, he suggested an unveiling and an invitation to Rose, the artist of the original tiger.
• Citizen's Forum (14:01)
No one came forward.
1. 7:14 PM Public Hearing: Fuel Storage Application-Dauphinais Concrete, 150 Gilboa Street-Possible Vote(s) (14:07)
In the packet are an application, advertisement, abutters list, related copies of MGL, maps and related materials.
Ms. Kane stated that the application is for and stays with the property, not the company. Mr. Cortese made a motion at 7:15 to open the public hearing. Mr. Hughes seconded the motion. All-Aye.
Ms. Kane stated that the Fire Chief has signed off on the application. Chris Dauphinais, Mr. Osterman and another gentleman joined the meeting. Mr. Dauphinais stated that they are adding an additional 1000-gallon propane tank to heat hot water.
Mary Bedoain of 100 Lackey Dam Road stated that she has asked Pyne Sand & Stone to purchase Pollution Environmental insurance. They declined at first, but have now purchased the insurance.
Mr. Hughes made a motion at 7:18 PM to close the public hearing. Mr. Bonin seconded the motion. All-Aye.
Mr. Hughes made a motion to approve the Fuel Storage Application for Dauphinais Concrete, 150 Gilboa Street as presented. Mr. Bonin seconded the motion. All-Aye.
2. 7:18 PM Public Hearing: Chapter 61a-BOS Right of First Refusal-6.24 and 2.38 Acre Parcels on Orange Street (Chase Property)– Possible Vote(s) (18:32)
In the packet are Notices of Intent to Sell, Purchase & Sale Agreements, maps, and related memos, emails and materials.
Mr. Cortese opened the public hearing at 7:18 PM. Ms. Kane stated that two applications were submitted and that the Planning Board, Open Space and Conservation Commission have all recommended that the BOS waive its right of first refusal.
Mr. Davis made a motion to waive the Town's Right of First refusal for the 6.24 and 2.38 acre parcels on Orange Street (Chase Property). Mr. Bonin seconded the motion. All-Aye.
3. 7:37 PM Public Hearing: One-Day Entertainment License Application-Celebration Graduation – Possible Vote(s) (37:34)
In the packet are an application, abutter list, maps and related emails and materials.
Ms. Kane presented the application. Abutters were notified as a courtesy. Ms. Kane stated that Celebration Graduation is asking to hold a family movie night as a fundraiser at Soldiers Field on 8/23/18 from 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM. There is a $10 fee for the license, which can be waived.
Tracie Pellerin and Maria Kuczer joined the meeting. Bathrooms will be monitored and they will be cleaning up the field after the event. Packaged foods will be brought in to sell. They will not be using the concession stand.
Mr. Davis made a motion to approve the One-Day Entertainment License for Celebration Graduation as presented and to waive the $10 fee. Mr. Hughes seconded the motion. All-Aye.
4. CodeRed Proposal- Possible Vote(s) (20:15)
In the packet is a Solution Overview, a Subscription Agreement, and related emails and materials.
Chief Miglionico joined the meeting. Mr. Wojcik stated that he and the public safety chiefs have spoken about rolling this system out. CodeRed allows them to communicate to everyone in the Town that wishes to participate. Mr. Wojcik explained the CodeRed system. In the event of an emergency, participants would receive a phone call or text. The cost for the system is $4,450. Funding would come from the $2,500 that is currently in the Civil Preparedness budget, and the balance would come from the DCR Wallum Lake entry fee account. This would be a three-year commitment.
Chief Miglionico stated that citizens in a specified area can be engaged in the event of an emergency. There will be a link on the website that allows townspeople to opt out of this service and/or update contact information. There is a CodeRed app.
Mr. Wojcik stated that a policy would need to be created in order to prevent an incorrect message from being launched. A discussion was held.
Mr. Hughes made a motion to authorize Mr. Wojcik to request funds from the Dept. of Conservation and Recreation Wallum Lake account and execute the CodeRed contract. Mr. Bonin seconded the motion. All-Aye.
Mr. Wojcik stated that this policy needs to come before the BOS three times before it becomes a policy of the Town.
5. License Agreement: Work in Public Right-of-Way-Glenn at Main – Possible Vote(s) (41:24)
In the packet is a map, License Agreement, Certificate of Insurance and related memos and materials.
Mr. Cundiff joined the meeting. He stated that Highway Superintendent John Furno noticed some work being done at the intersection of Glenn and Main Streets. The resident was improving the area in the Town's right-of-way. The resident was contacted and informed of the correct procedure. Town Counsel recommended the License Agreement that is in the packet. The resident has signed the Agreement and has provided a Certificate of Insurance.
Both Mr. Cundiff and Mr. Furno have looked at the proposed work, agree that the work will not have an impact on Rte. 16 and recommend the project. Drainage patterns will not be changed.
Mr. Hughes made a motion to approve the work in the public right-of-way at Glenn and Main Streets and to sign the License Agreement. Mr. Bonin seconded the motion. All-Aye.
6. Order of Takings: – Possible Vote(s) and Execution(s): Brookside & Royal Crest Drive (43:41)
In the packet are Articles 7 & 10 from the recent 11/6/17 fall town meeting, Real Estate Tax Statements, Decision & Order of Taking, maps and related emails and materials.
Mr. Cundiff joined the meeting. He stated that the fall town meeting voted to take four parcels of land. He gave a history of these parcels. The development companies have become insolvent. This taking is driven by the Treasurer/Collector. A discussion was held.
Mr. Hughes made a motion to adopt an Order of Taking as approved by Article 10 at the November 6, 2017 Annual Town Meeting by eminent domain of the land consisting of map 170, lot 6 and map 170, lot 11 on Brookside Drive as shown on a certain plan entitled "Plan of Brookside Drive as altered and laid out for Acceptance" and recorded with the Worcester County Registry of Deeds in plan book 896, plan no. 117 and "Road A" along with "future road extension" on Royal Crest Drive as shown on a plan entitled "Street Acceptance Plan, Royal Crest Drive in the Town of Douglas, Massachusetts for the Board of Selectmen" and dated December 10, 2008 and recorded with the Worcester County Registry of Deeds in plan book 876, plan no. 102. Further, the Board of Selectmen has determined that the value of the lots taken as established by the Douglas Assessor are as follows: map 170, Lot 6 Brookside Drive $2,700.00, map 170, Lot 11 Brookside Drive $4,000.00, Road A Royal Crest Drive $4,300.00, and Road Extension Royal Crest Drive $4,200.00. Mr. Bonin seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Tim Bonin – Aye, Dave Cortese – Aye, Hal Davis – Aye, Mike Hughes - Aye.
7. Sign State Primary Election Warrant - Possible Vote(s) (50:05)
In the packet is a copy of the warrant.
Mr. Hughes made a motion to sign the State Primary Election Warrant. Mr. Davis seconded the motion. All-Aye.
8. Revised Health Insurance Policy – Third Reading and Possible Vote(s) (50:47)
In the packet is a clean copy of the amended Health Insurance Policy for the Town.
Mr. Wojcik stated that there have been no changes since the last reading.
Mr. Hughes made a motion to adopt the revised Health Insurance Policy as written. Mr. Davis seconded the motion. Aye-3, Mr. Bonin abstained.
9. Approve Minutes: July 17, 2018 Regular & Executive Sessions (51:32)
Mr. Hughes made a motion to approve the minutes of the July 17, 2018 regular session BOS meeting as presented. Seconded by Mr. Davis. Vote: Aye-3, Mr. Bonin abstained.
Mr. Hughes made a motion to approve and retain in their entirety the minutes of the July 17, 2018 Executive session BOS meeting as presented. Seconded by Mr. Davis. Vote: All-Aye.
10. Town Administrator's Report (52:26)
Mr. Wojcik complimented the Police, Fire and Highway Depts. for an extraordinarily fast and comprehensive response after the tornado struck Douglas. He also complimented Team Rubicon for their work on private property. Ms. Kane stated that residents and Children's Haven donated food to Team Rubicon.
Mr. Wojcik updated the BOS regarding Worcester County municipalities' and school districts' consideration of self-insurance for health insurance. Douglas is ahead of most neighboring communities in terms of their health insurance structure. Douglas cannot save more money by changing the employees' plan. Mr. Wojcik is looking at other ways to save such as: rebates from pharmaceutical companies, management of the most expensive cases, and overhead management.
Regarding building a pool of funds to pay health insurance bills, Mr. Wojcik stated that the Town can pay an initiation up front to be sure there is at least a cushion to cover claims. That initiation becomes equity in the mutual insurance arrangement. The downside, who manages the equity? Douglas is going out to bid this winter.
Mr. Wojcik stated that the Town's moratorium on cannabis establishments will end 12/31/2018. If the BOS wants zoning laws in place, they need to act now in order to be ready for fall town meeting. Mr. Wojcik has identified seven different issues and today sent a memo to legal counsel for review. The Commonwealth has decided that cannabis edibles are not food, for purposes of regulations. An independent cannabis testing laboratory has not yet been licensed. The goal, if the BOS decides that his memo is accurate, is to make policy decisions, draft zoning amendments, go to the Planning Board for public hearing and place the amendments on the warrant for the fall town meeting.
Mr. Wojcik stated that a design consultant, George Woodbury, has been retained for the streetlight LED project. The Town is on track for a fall installation.
Mr. Wojcik sent a letter to the manager of the North Village project to reset the relationship. He has recommendations ready for tomorrow's ZBA meeting to give the Town a more hands-on, day-to-day presence Progress is being made on the fire suppression issue. The Town favors two 30,000 gallon cisterns.
11. Old/New Business (1:11:24)
Old Business: There was no old business.
New Business: There was no new business.
12. Executive Session – Litigation (1:11:33)
Mr. Hughes made a motion at 8:11 PM to go into Executive Session for the purpose of litigation and to return to regular session for the purpose of adjournment. Mr. Bonin seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Tim Bonin – Aye, Dave Cortese – Aye, Hal Davis – Aye, Mike Hughes- Aye.
The BOS called a recess and reconvened in the Selectmen's Office at 8:17 PM.
13. Adjournment (1:11:55)
Mr. Hughes made a motion at 8:24 PM to adjourn. Mr. Davis seconded the motion. All-Aye.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Wright
Recording Secretary


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James Harden scores 40 as slow-starting Rockets surge to victory over Hornets
The Rockets did not grow. Not one inch taller.
They did not start playing a tall person, save Isaiah Hartenstein's three first-half minutes. They did not make a trade for a replacement player taller than their point guard.
But the Rockets' issues on the boards, as badly as they were getting crushed, were not about being small. If they were, they would not have been able to turn them around for a second consecutive game.
Rather, the shortcoming was from not playing hard or with sufficient intensity, something they could correct. When they did, the Rockets erased the Hornets' 15-point deficit then surged through the fourth quarter to their latest small-ball win 125-110 Tuesday night.
As much as that was about their strengths taking over, with James Harden coming up one rebound shy of a 40-point triple-double and the Rockets continuing their recent crime spree worth of steals - mostly they cranked up the intensity and got on the boards.
"It's just giving that all-out energy, getting in passing lanes and being there for teammates," forward P.J. Tucker said.
They allowed 22 second-chance points through three quarters, 14 in the first quarter alone when the Rockets surrendered more than their opponents' average per game. For the second consecutive game, however, they allowed none in the fourth quarter.
"They played well, but obviously we didn't come out with a lot of energy on defense," Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni said. "I think the second-chance points were 18-2 at halftime and then in the second half, they got four second-chance points. It wasn't that we coached them to box out. It's like they picked up their energy."
A game after the Pelicans went 9-of-26 in the fourth quarter, the Hornets made 6 of 17 shots in the fourth, along with five turnovers. The Rockets had given up 42 fourth-quarter points against the Jazz, 38 against the Mavericks in their previous small-ball wins. In the two games since, they have allowed an average of 19.
"If we could start games out like that, it would make life easier for us," said Tucker, who had 12 points and 10 rebounds for his sixth double-double of the season, snapping a 21-game streak of scoring fewer than 10 points. "You know, when we get down, everybody kind of wants to get their energy up.
"To beat good teams with this lineup, we have to come out with energy. We have to be physical early, not give up offensive rebounds, not give up wide-open 3s. Then everything else will take care of itself."
When they did Tuesday, while playing without Russell Westbrook and Clint Capela, Harden and the 3-point shooting around him took care of the rest. The Rockets have gotten the benefit of playing small, forcing turnovers while taking care of the ball themselves. They had 11 steals with a season-low five turnovers Tuesday and have averaged just 6.7 turnovers with 12 steals in the past three games.
"That's going to give us an opportunity to win," Harden said. "Once we turn the ball over, it gives teams a chance to get out in transition against us. So, take care of the basketball, get quality shots, make sure we're able to set our defense up and make teams play halfcourt offense.
"We weren't playing smart enough. Once we settled down and figured out what they were doing, and corrected it, then brought the energy, the shots fell and continued to fall."
For a second consecutive game, Harden took over the offense down the stretch, scoring 14 points with four assists in the fourth quarter. In the three-game homestand, he averaged 38.3 points, 11.7 rebounds and nine assists. He had averaged 22.2 points, 6.2 rebounds and 5.7 assists in his previous six games.
With Danuel House Jr. adding 22 points on 8-of-13 shooting, the Rockets had six players in double figures in a game in which they played just seven most of the way.
That would not have been enough, however, had the Rockets not found a way to play harder, even though they did not get any taller.


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With winter coming up in the Northern Hemisphere, we thought we'd share a "winter" like edit for today's before and after Blueprint. Add a wintery feel and faux snow with Photoshop Actions.
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For the purposes of this photo edit, I grabbed an older image of my daughter Jenna playing in the snow. As part of "Flashback Friday" on our Facebook Page, I have been digging through older images. I would classify this image as a "snapshot" versus "portrait." And while I love it and have it in a photo album, it's not the kind I would print big on a wall. Still, it was fun to re-edit so many years later.
The white snow was nearly blown out, yet my daughter was underexposed. There were no snowflakes falling from the sky. But I changed all that.
*** Disclaimer: We know that some of you reading will LOVE the novelty of adding snow to an image. It's fun! We also know some professional photographers might cringe. That's ok too. Everyone is allowed to have their opinions as long as they are nice about it. At MCP Actions, we give you the tools to help you edit. From there you can use your imagination and creativity to create the style and look you want.
Here is the original photo.
Now for a step-by-step tutorial…. Here's what we did to brighten her, add some contrast and make a winter wonderland with snowflakes and a blustery feel, with a few clicks in Photoshop.
- Ran the Winter Whirlwind Base Photoshop action from Four Seasons. This is a black and white action by default, but there is a one-click option to convert to color. We did just that. This action helped the colors, contrast and brightness of the photo.
- Next, we wanted to add some faux snow. The Lake Effect Snow action adds faux snow in Photoshop. You can change the direction, size of the flakes, or the intensity too.We chose the medium and small flakes.
- Her face looked a bit dark, so we ran Illuminate and painted it on her face with a low-opacity brush.
- After adding the snow, the photo lost contrast. This happens with real snow coming down too. But unlike real-life, we could just add some back. To do this we used Hemispheres and lowered to 33% opacity.
- We also wanted her eyelashes to pop, so we used Clarif-Eye on her eyes.
- Lastly the snowman… We wanted to have that red scarf, orange nose and Jenna's coat to pop a bit. So we used Color Carnival from the Summer Solstice section of Four Seasons and painted it on with a low-opacity brush just in those spots where we wanted a bit more vibrant colors.
Here is the after photo: