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Best books of 2007
Chosen annually by our editors, Fanfare is The Horn Book Magazine's selection of the best children's and young adult books of the year.
Picture Books
At Night written and illustrated by Jonathan Bean (Farrar)
Simple but rhapsodic sentences accompany a restless little girl up onto the roof of her city brownstone, where a cool breeze and thoughts of the "wide world" send her to sleep. The book is small and square and quiet, with ink and watercolor paintings growing from tidy framed vignettes to full-bleed pictures of the homely rooftop and the luminous vistas that lie beyond. Review 9/07. (Primary)
The Chicken-Chasing Queen of Lamar County written by Janice N. Harrington, illustrated by Shelley Jackson (Kroupa/Farrar)
"Big Mama says, 'Baby, behave yourself. Leave those chickens alone!'" But this self-proclaimed "Chicken-Chasing Queen" can't help herself, especially when it comes to one particularly elusive hen. The energetic text and collage illustrations reflect the African American narrator's spirited exuberance; lots of chicken-chasing sound effects ("pah-quawkkkkk!"; "squawkkkk!") will have kids flocking to story hour. Review 5/07. (Primary)
A Good Day written and illustrated by Kevin Henkes (Greenwillow)
A bird loses his favorite feather; a dog, her leash tangled, loses her freedom; a fox loses track of his mother; a squirrel loses an acorn. How all is restored and the bad day transformed is superbly and concisely conveyed in the economic text and expressive illustrations, both packed with a preschooler-perfect measure of drama and suspense. Review 3/07. (Preschool)
Pictures from Our Vacation written and illustrated by Lynne Rae Perkins (Greenwillow)
A brother and sister (the narrator) are given instant cameras to record an initially disappointing family vacation, but once the fun starts there's little time for photography. Fortunately, the narrator can keep pictures — memories — in her mind. The exhilaratingly free format, warm humor, spot-on perceptions, and quirky visual minutiae capture without nostalgia the essence of childhood summers. Review 5/07. (Primary)
First the Egg written and illustrated by Laura Vaccaro Seeger (Porter/Roaring Brook)
Seeger's tour de force concept book introduces the order of things ("First the EGG / then the CHICKEN"), gradually building to abstract pairs (word/story; paint/picture) before circling back with a thought-provoking twist to "First the CHICKEN / then the EGG." The book's compact size, minimalist treatment, clever die-cuts, and color-saturated pages will entice young philosophers. Review 11/07. (Preschool)
The Arrival illustrated by Shaun Tan (Levine/Scholastic)
In a wordless graphic-novel-style picture book, monochromatic yet lavish, a man boards a steamship to find a better life for his family. The sci-fi setting — with its unusual food, alphabet, architecture, and technology — turns readers into refugees themselves, simultaneously disoriented and awestruck. Small panels propel action- and emotion-packed stories; detailed larger spreads provide wondrous views of the new world. Review 11/07. (Middle School, High School)
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian written by Sherman Alexie, illustrated by Ellen Forney (Little)
Fourteen-year-old Junior decides to make the iffy twenty-mile commute from his Spokane Indian reservation to the small town of Reardan in hopes of gaining a better education. Junior's take-no-prisoners cartoons and razor-sharp, vibrantly alive narration evoke tears and laughs in equal measure; his distinct voice and tragicomic perspective convey with bittersweet intensity this benchmark bicultural experience. Review 9/07. (Middle School, High School)
Becca at Sea by Deirdre Baker (Groundwood)
In a dozen linked episodes set on a small island off the coast of British Columbia, readers meet Becca (perhaps ten) as she establishes her place in her memorably eccentric extended family. With delightfully preposterous yet insightful detail, witty dialogue, and a lovingly depicted island setting, this is a funny, endearing book to visit and revisit. Review 1/08. (Intermediate)
Someday This Pain Will Be Useful to You by Peter Cameron (Foster/Farrar)
"I only feel like myself when I am alone," says James, and Cameron draws his heartbreaking isolation with empathy and acuteness. The book's first-person depiction of a privileged but disaffected young protagonist at sea in affluent Manhattan makes it seem very much an "old school" YA novel, but it has an unmistakably contemporary sensibility and respect for teen readers. Review 1/08. (High School)
Elijah of Buxton by Christopher Paul Curtis (Scholastic)
Eleven-year-old Elijah is the first child born free in the Canadian community of Buxton, a refuge for freed slaves established in 1849. The gradual narrative evolution from ebullient small-town escapades to heart-rending depictions of newly escaped slaves, captured fugitives, and broken families remains true to Elijah's perspective, making impossible concepts accessible without denying them their horror. Review 11/07. (Intermediate)
Red Spikes by Margo Lanagan (Knopf)
Ten short stories from an award-winning fantasy writer delve into the crevices of nightmare, temptation, and helplessness with a mixture of earthy dialect and inventiveness that makes this collection mesmerizing, sometimes horrifying, and occasionally funny. Lanagan's powerfully visceral speculative fiction is written in penetrating language and with the intensity of folktale. Review 11/07. (High School)
A Darkling Plain by Philip Reeve (Eos/HarperCollins)
This final volume in the Hungry City Chronicles brings the adventures of Tom and Hester, Wren and Theo, and the other players in the high-stakes conflict between the Green Storm and the Traction Cities to a riveting, gratifyingly circular close. The post-apocalyptic setting is vivid, the pace lightning-quick — all overlaid with an abiding compassion for the human race. Review 9/07. (Middle School, High School)
The Invention of Hugo Cabret written and illustrated by Brian Selznick (Scholastic)
Young Hugo lives, secretly, in a Paris train station; a mysterious toy seller, his feisty goddaughter, and an automaton frame Hugo's adventures. This groundbreaking work defies genre classification: neither text nor pictures (dramatically crosshatched pencil illustrations and movie stills) can tell the story alone, and Selznick's ability to make readers feel as if they're watching a silent movie is complete genius. Review 3/07. (Intermediate)
The New Policeman by Kate Thompson (Greenwillow)
In a contemporary fantasy based on Irish legend, time is leaking out of the human world; fiddler J.J., fifteen, journeys into Tír na n'Óg to repair the hole in the time skin. The open book design (a page of traditional music ends each chapter) propels readers through the novel; profound themes packaged in a delectable and unusual mystery make it spellbinding. Review 3/07. (Intermediate, Middle School)
Beowulf: A Hero's Tale Retold retold and illustrated by James Rumford (Houghton)
With an economy and vigor of language, sinuous visual foreshadowing, and subtle hints of the Anglo-Saxon epic's emotional depths, Rumford tells of the hero Beowulf's three battles-to-the-death: with the jealous monster Grendel, with Grendel's revenge-driven mother, and with the ravaging dragon who finally ends Beowulf's life. Superb on all counts. Review 7/07. (Intermediate, Middle School)
The Bearskinner: A Tale of the Brothers Grimm retold by Laura Amy Schlitz, illustrated by Max Grafe (Candlewick)
An ex-soldier makes a deal with the devil: if he wears a dead bear's skin for seven years — without bathing, prayer, or explanation — he'll be rich; if he fails, he forfeits his soul. Schlitz narrates this tale of endurance and heroism with clarity and grace. Grafe's dark, full-page illustrations in deep grays and browns reinforce the haunting atmosphere. Review 11/07. (Intermediate)
Comets, Stars, the Moon, and Mars: Space Poems and Paintings written and illustrated by Douglas Florian (Harcourt)
"Pluto was a planet. / Pluto was admired. / Pluto was a planet. / Till one day it got fired." In twenty pithy poems Florian sums up the heavens, from our own galaxy to "the great beyond." With its gorgeous palette (deep-space blues and gaseous oranges), sweeping vistas, and ingenious effects (including occasional die-cuts), this is a cosmic success. Review 5/07. (Primary, Intermediate)
Tap Dancing on the Roof: Sijo (Poems) written by Linda Sue Park, illustrated by Istvan Banyai (Clarion)
Park puts her own stamp on a traditional Korean form of poetry. Whether about the seasons, home, or school, the twenty-seven sijo have that twist that strikes at common human experience (thunder's delayed response to lightning: "He hates having his picture taken, so he always gets there late"). Banyai's playful, retro illustrations emphasize the collection's wit and originality. Review 9/07. (Intermediate)
May I Pet Your Dog? written by Stephanie Calmenson, illustrated by Jan Ormerod (Clarion)
Dachshund Harry trains young readers in kid-meets-dog etiquette, walking them through when and how to approach a dog and how to behave around unfriendly or working dogs. The clean-lined pictures are as simple and patient as the easy text, and the direct address from dog to child is an appetizing treat. Review 7/07. (Preschool, Primary)
Who Was First?: Discovering the Americas by Russell Freedman (Clarion)
With elegant simplicity, and aided by a spacious and inviting book design, veteran history writer Freedman takes a step back — a big step back — from Columbus to consider who else may have visited the "New World," and when. Evidence of Viking and Chinese voyages is carefully weighed, and Freedman's survey of prehistoric migration and exploration provides an enlightening and provocative context. Review 1/08. (Intermediate, Middle School)
The Wall: Growing Up behind the Iron Curtain written and illustrated by Peter Sís (Foster/Farrar)
The personal crashes into the political in this memoir of a Cold War childhood by Czech émigré Sís. Expertly deploying an array of illustrative choices and media, Sís conveys his theme of artistic liberation from government oppression, contrasting the crabbed monochromatic lines of enforced conformity with the sensuous, free palette of the imagination. Review 9/07. (Intermediate, Middle School, High School)


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As a continuation of events from Thursday afternoon, we left Kelvin's party halfway through (I guess) to make it all the way over to Lindfield, to Steph Chung's house, where she was happily opening her place to us for a BBQ dinner. We accompanied Eric all the way to Chatswood and then changed trains to Lindfield. The social was meant to start at 5pm but by the time we got there, not everyone had arrived. Most certainly Ronnie hadn't (not that he ever does haha!)
Steph's dog, Coby, is rather cute, and funny. I rang Steph's doorbell and her dog went full crazy barking and such. For the people that were there, we helped set up the rest of the things for the evening. Most of the girls, Jess, Mandy, Angelina, helped with food preparation (as they should!), while Bec, Chalrie, Jono and Chloe helped make water balloons. Bec and Chloe were completely new to these instruments of mayhem and had heaps of trouble, and failures at filling up water balloons; not to mention they were crammed into like a small toilet with only one small tap, the other one had hot water, which is instant "gg" for filling water balloons.
The rest of us helped around a bit, but talked mostly. More people arrived and eventually we helped set up the small barbeque thingy, lighting it up, and moving tables and chairs. After a while we went over to the pool to muck around. Didn't bring any swimmers, didn't recall seeing the word "pool" in the Facebook message that we got but I've gone into a pool with just the clothes on my back before. It's not very comfortable afterwards T.T" Some of the girls went in, while our water balloon team returned with just one bucketful of them. Then we realized there was a hose outdoor, which was so much easier to use to fill up more balloons T.T" waste of effort.
The girls took advantage of the balloons we made and started chucking them at us. Being Asian, me, Jono and Charlie sought to not only avoid getting wet, but rather to catch the balloons, to conserve the total stockpile we made, and then return fire. We, the guys, were more accurate in throwing but the girls were a bit more tactical. Eventually they all went into the pool and fired from there, but then there was no point in throwing them back because they were already wet, which just defeats the purpose. Primary targets at times were Charlie, Andy and Ronnie. Although was smart enough to stay at a safe distance, Charlie was happy to stand and tank any barrage, while Andy walked around carefree and got hit a couple of times haha!
We eventually moved the barbeque back behind the house next to the pool because the sky threatened to pour, though it didn't. This provided a safe zone for us, just huddle around the fire since it was clearly off limits to water bombardment. Things started getting a bit more dangerous, with point-blank shots, them throwing at a close distance, us running up and just dunking the balloons on their heads; and even capitalizing on the hose and just spraying them with it. Of course we had access to the tap directly so we mucked around with it whenever they were trying to use it.
Eventually we moved onto bigger weapons of damage, such as filling up a large bucket with water; looked just like what happened at our year 12 picnic last year. At the end Andy capitalised on it and dunked Steph with it after she came out of the pool and dried herself up; cruel. Although the water was really meant for Ronnie, perhaps to make up for our failed attempt at karaoke last time.
Afterwards we began cooking dinner on that small barbeque we lit earlier. Everyone grabbed a pitch-fork tong thingy and skewered some hot pot food on it, then roasted them over the coal flames. There was a bit of pushing and shoving since the surface was little and there were quite a number of people trying to sit around it. It became tedious and slow to cook our food over such a small flame so some people changed and just ate food that was already cooked. Others preferred to camp around and just chat and stuff while waiting. Most of our conversations around the barbeque were centered along making Chinese jokes, and mucking around between Cantonese and Mandarin, huh?
Later that night, after like two more hours of cooking, most people parked themselves in front of the TV to watch those Thursday night programs; they're sort of funny, and random. Don't really know why I never had time to watch shows like "Beauty and the Geek", etc. Oh well. And even later during the night we moved over to play Mahjong, because we didn't want to watch Australian TV. And there Ronnie came and brought his "trash talk" to the table. Just like at MYC it was just playfully dissing everyone else in Chinese, but keeping it as friendly as possible (or as one wishes). Highlight of the night was Yeno? who said he didn't really know how to play. Andy had just asked what was the minimum farn (which we always keep at 3), and immediately after that Yeno adds a chow of a suit different to a pung he already had, ie chicken hand. And we were like: "What did we just say?"!" He's like "yeah I don't know how to play". We told him he could still win although it'd be heaps harder. Later on the game he draws and goes "so I can't finish right?" He reveals his hand, it was completely, and to our amazement he had this:
Pung of East Wind (1 farn for being East, 1 farn for East round)
Self draw
Instant 3 farn, what the hell?! The rest of us got so mad at him, chicken hand and he still won with something as lame as that oh mi gosh! Ronnie counted as 4 farn, being generous enough to count chicken hands as 1 farn; I personally think you don't deserve even 1 farn for finishing. But anyway yeah that was a really shocking round. Another game Ronnie had 12 completed tiles like after his 5th go so it was a really dangerous game after that. He already had his 3 farn and could've finished with any set of eyes. He did say repeatedly that he was being greedy; but I was cautious nonetheless. Eventually I was fortunate enough to catch up; I was aiming for 2 pungs of dragons plus mini-flush for a 5 farn hand. I was waiting on the White Dragon which I swore I would never discard, for fear Ronnie needed it. I was right, and at the very end when it was a stalemate me and Ronnie revealed to see that we were both holding the same thing. And Yeno opens his hand to show us the other 2. Poor Ronnie for sitting there the entire game waiting for that one tile, but I was close too, not to winning, but to actually paying up.
It was about 11pm by then, and everyone got together to play Taboo; first years against second years. Well it was really first years versus anyone older; that's how many of us there are in CBS Commerce. It was good playing with 20+ people, a nice fun game. A nice loud game rather; I hope we didn't wake Steph's parents up and such. Cody the dog was wandering around our circle as we were playing. Funny though because Cody stayed completely away from Bec the entire night, even though she was trying so hard to be nice to the dog and such. Cody just wouldn't go near her which was rather funny. Even at one point where someone made a good play, I don't know, whether it was from a guess of a description, we all started clapping and I guess that noise must've freaked Cody who started barking madly at that point, awww. Just as a random fact that I was told tonight, last time when Nat actually came to Steph's house (I wasn't there which was why I was only told tonight), she made Cody pee, somehow…which is just…yeah…
We played two rounds of Taboo, the older people won, only by 2 points the first time, and 1 the second. We weren't that far behind, whatever! We left at like 12:30am, Brandon drove me, Jess, Jono, Bec and Cherie home; a rather long drive, going through backstreets to get us all home safely; good on you Brandon! And I guess next up is Commquip next Tuesday; a swimming leg of the race they're going to have…oh dearz…


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The Webmaster
I've been asked to say something about myself. This is as of November, 2010
Family: I'm married, have 4 legal children (3 natural, 1 adopted), and we've had several foster children, some of whom we are still in contact with and who still call me "Dad". Most recent count is 8 grandchildren ranging in age from a month to 18 years.
Photography - Once again, this started as a child, and as my experienced advanced I actually had a wet chemistry darkroom which at one point even did color prints. My current preference is all digital with a SLR for my serious shooting and a pocket camera for occasional shots.
Railroads (big and small). This is all my sister's fault as she was born right next to the NY Central mainline during WW II. I spent the better part of 2 weeks watching the action in Oneida NY while my grandmother and father visited her in the hospital. Since then I've done serious modelling in HO, Z and currently large scale (Called G scale, but it's not a real scale, I model in 1:48).
Skiing - These days it's all down hill, I don't have the lungs for cross country, and in reality, if the snow is deep and heavy, I take an early break until the grooming equipment can get out.
Lighthouses - thus this site. It started with Wes and Wayne's book on the Great Lakes, and just something the wife and I could do together in retirement. It expanded from the Great Lakes to the East and West coast of the US, and then somehow jumped "the pond" over to Europe. Originally this site was just a place to post my photos, but it quickly became evident I couldn't visit all the lights in the world. I then added the mapping sections to help me plan my visits to various places. If you have pictures that aren't on my site, I would be glad to post them for you. If you find errors on the site, please send them to me.
As of today I have visited 1049 US lighthouses out of a population of 2375.
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Woodstock, Oxfordshire
Woodstock is a small town 8 miles (13 km) northwest of Oxford in Oxfordshire, England. It is the location of Blenheim Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Winston Churchill was born in Blenheim Palace in 1874 and is buried in the nearby village of Bladon. Edward, elder son of King Edward III and heir apparent, prince of Aquitaine and Wales, Duke of Cornwall and Earl of Chester was born in Woodstock Manor on 15 June 1330. During his lifetime, he was commonly called Edward of Woodstock. During the reign of Mary I, her half-sister Princess Elizabeth was imprisoned in the gatehouse of Woodstock Manor.


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When I wrote about Meg Ryan's traditional red-brick house from the 2008 remake of The Women, I asked whether any of you knew where it was located. Not only did a reader named Susan tell me that it's in Dover, Massachusetts, but she sent me a link to the listing for it. That's right–it's for sale! And that means we get to peek inside and see what it really looks like.
What's more, there are lots of wonderful photos that prove what I suspected–that the movie was filmed inside the actual house, instead of on a separate soundstage. Wanna see?
The listing says, "This 1906 Colonial Revival style residence has been carefully renovated using the finest materials to preserve its historic architectural details. The 26-acre estate, comprised of open fields, scenic ponds and a variety of mature trees, is located in a neighborhood setting. There is a guest house, carriage house with caretaker's apartment and stable wing, recreation lodge, additional outbuildings, swimming pool, tennis court and buildable lot."
The Entry Hall (Listing Photo):
Meg Ryan as Mary Haines walking through the same entry in the film:
Mary's party guests mingled in this room:
The Living Room Decorated for Christmas:
The Dining Room (Listing Photo):
In the movie, they put a desk in this room and made it Stephen's study:
The Kitchen (Listing Photo):
For the movie, they hung a collection of framed paintings over the black fireplace:
In the movie, there's a stained beadboard backsplash that goes all the way behind the stove:
In the listing, you can see there is a stainless-steel backsplash behind the stove instead. The counters also look like they've been changed from green to black, don't they?
Notice there is a TV on the counter in the listing, in the same spot as there was in the movie. However, the real-life TV is smaller and more practical (the bigger one looks like it would block the cabinet doors a little):
The Master Bedroom (Listing Photo):
The Master Bedroom in the movie wasn't quite as nice. The bed looked too small, for one thing. I think it's interesting how they did a similar fabric treatment behind the headboard:
There are some rooms we didn't get to see in the movie (or only got fleeting glimpses of) that are shown in the listing:
I love this sunroom lined with built-in bookshelves:
We saw the exterior of this sunroom in the movie:
Check the listing for more information. To see more photos from the remake, as well as from the original 1938 version, you can read my original post here.


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Art Club
Art Club is a fun, creative class open to students Grades 1-6. Students will create artwork using a variety of art supplies and techniques, such as drawing, painting, printmaking, paper mache, soft sculpture and more. Students will be encouraged to express their creativity through their artwork.
The clubs will conclude with an art show in December and May.
Art Club is taught by Mrs. Melony Fielder, LRCA Elementary Art Teacher.
Club Meets:
- Grades 1 & 2: Wednesdays, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Grades 3 & 4: Tuesdays, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Grade 5 & 6: Thursdays, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: Elementary Art Classroom
Tuition: $60/month with semester $35 supply fee (includes club t-shirt)
Billed to LRCA Family Account.


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Retouching Photographs in 10 Steps Using Photoshop
How to retouch photos like a professional: a quick and easy 10-step Photoshop tutorial
With fashion and portrait retouching, the devil really is in the detail; you might want to enlarge the eyes a little, remove a few spots, lighten the skin, or even reduce the size of the feet! It's all work that requires you to get up close and personal, not something you can accomplish with a quick sweep of the brush at 50% zoom. And this is what makes the use of layers and layer masks crucial when you retouch photos: if you make a mistake, you can easily delete or edit the layer and have another go. Do that same work on the original background layer and you might find, 20 minutes down the line, that you've got a wonky arm, one eye bigger than the other and skin that looks like a Botox accident. It's not until you see all the elements working together that you can really decide whether something looks right or needs a little tweak here and there – which is easily done when everything sits on separate layers. In this Photoshop tutorial we'll cover subtle body slimming and reshaping, skin smoothing and coloration, and background lightening, all on different layers, as well as hopefully give you some new Photoshop tips along the way. All you'll need for this project is Photoshop CS or above and about 30 minutes.
1. Start Instant slimming We're going to start with an old trick to slim our model a touch – not that she needs it, but just to show you how it's done. Open your start image and duplicate the original Background layer by pressing Ctrl-J.
Next press Ctrl-T to initiate a Free Transform. In the options bar at the top of the screen type 97% in the Width box and hit Enter twice.
2. Crop out the left edge We need to crop out the left edge of the shot, where the chair now looks skewed – the right side is fine because it's just white background. Press C for the Crop Tool, zoom in using Ctrl and + and line up the bottom-left edge so you don't lose more than you have to before extending the crop around the picture. When you're happy, hit Return.
3. Select the rear Next we'll slim down a part of the model's body. Switch to the Lasso Tool (L) and draw a rough selection freehand around her back and bum, as shown. Float this selection to a new layer by pressing Ctrl-J and then go to Filter > Liquify. Adjust the brush size until it's about one-sixth of the size of the selection.
4. Liquify the body Now carefully work down the edge of the dress, using your mouse to drag inwards from the very edge of the clothing towards the body. Try to get the back looking straight and uniform, switching to a smaller brush to iron out little kinks if required. Hit Enter when you're happy.
5. Check the joins Zoom in close to check that any reshaped fabric creases and patterns line up with any areas of the dress that we didn't liquify. You can blend those that don't by adding a layer mask, clicking it to target the mask and brushing over the join with a soft-edge black brush. Next zoom in to 200% and hold down to the spacebar to drag over to the face. Add a new layer (Layer > New > Layer).
6. Clean up the skin Switch to the Spot Healing Brush (J), and make sure the tool is set to Sample All Layers in the options bar at the top. Now work around the face clicking on blemishes, using a brush size just slightly bigger than the blemish at hand in each case. Switch to the Clone Stamp Tool when near edges of the mouth and nose to avoid blurring the features. In the options bar, set the Sample menu to Current And Below.
7. Smooth out rough areas Add a Curves adjustment layer and drag a point in the shadows sector upwards to lighten the shadows on the skin. Click OK, target the layer's mask and press Ctrl-I to hide the effect. Tap D, then X if need be to set the foreground colour set to white, and use a soft brush to paint over the neck to lighten the shadows. To smooth the skin a touch, target Layer 3, then press Ctrl-Alt-Shift-E to create a new layer that merges all of the existing layers. Go to Filter > Blur > Gaussian Blur and set Radius to 3 pixels. Hit OK, then add a mask to this layer by clicking the "Add layer mask" button at the foot of the Layers palette.
8. Paint in this smoothing To turn the mask black and hence mask out your new blurred layer, click the mask thumbnail to target the mask and then press Ctrl-I. Now tap X if need be to set the foreground colour to white. Using a soft-edged brush of around 50 pixels in size, paint onto areas of the skin that look a little rough, to effectively cut a hole in the black mask and reveal the smoothed skin, avoiding facial features or areas of detail.
9. Lighten the skin We want to tone down the model's tan too, so add another Curves adjustment layer, then reshape the curve roughly as shown above. Click OK, target the mask and then press Ctrl-I to conceal this adjustment. With the foreground colour set to white, use a soft-edged brush to paint over the skin, cutting a hole in the mask to apply the Curves adjustment to these areas. Avoid painting over the red dress!
10. Finish Adjusting skin colour Holding down the Ctrl key, click the Curves layer's mask to load it as a selection. With the selection active, add a Selective Color adjustment layer: the layer's effect will be limited to the same areas. Choose Yellows from the dialog's Colors menu and set Yellow to –100% and Black to +100%. Click OK and save the image as a PSD to preserve all the layers so you can revisit them later if you want to tweak them. Using Layers Because using Adjustment Layers and layer masks is so crucial to advanced portrait retouching, we created this handy cheat sheet to better illustrated what we did and how all the layers fit together when you retouch photos. Click on the infographic to see the larger version, or drag and drop it to your desktop to download it. And if you find this useful, you might like some of the other infographics in our ongoing photography cheat sheet series.
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This poem was written by Tina Wither. She Wrote: Attached is the Aloe poem I wrote for a friend. Her poor husband had been murdered at work and she was devastated by the brutality. He was a kind and gentle man and they both loved aloes.
I wanted to share this beautiful poem with you. Tina is currently writing a 50 Things to Know book due out this month.
The aloe stands tall, a beacon of light.
It's orange flowers cheerful and bright.
As nature's reminder of beauty and hope
It adorns the roadside and winter slope.
When times look grey and life seems sad
Look at the aloe and you'll feel glad.
It's a symbol of hope and even the frost
Won't subdue the aloe at any cost.
It's roots firmly planted in God's good earth
It will rise again with it's new birth.
So look to the aloe and see it's flame
Telling you God can heal the pain.
Be faithful and trusting in God's way
And look at the aloe this winter's day.
Written by Christina


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I haven't made much choral music, although I'm quite attached to a lot of historical choral repertoire and music for multiple voices without instrumental accompaniment is both so basic and still rich in possibilities. One of the reasons for me not to make much choral music is that finding texts suitable to doing the things I'd imagine doing with words to words has been hard. Another reason is that many vocal ensembles are attached to sacred music making and the whole institutional and ideological world that supports that: not my particular balliwick, indeed I'd feel disrespectful and even fraudulent entering into that territory.
Joel Sach's biography of Henry Cowell (Henry Cowell: A Man Made of Music) has had me thinking about the early American sacred hymnody tradition's most distinctive form, the "Hymn and Fuguing Tune". Cowell adapted the form to a large number of instrumental works (thereby bypassing any immediate textual problems) as a two unit form, a melody with homorhythmic accompaniment hymn followed by an imitative contrapuntal fuguing tune. Cowell usefully found in the mixed modal/tonal tunes, distinctive (and by European common practice terms, heterodox (meaning, often enough, "wrong")) harmonization styles and its highly informal counterpoint, points of connection and departure to and from his own idiom. (Neely Bruce has a fine article on the Sacred Harp as Experimental Music, focusing on these tonal features, but with useful information about performance practice as well.) I've responded to the Cowell initiative myself with a couple of occasional instrumental pieces, especially welcoming the opportunity to connect between consonant and highly dissonant tonal environments which the form seems to welcome in a unique way.
However, I think there is something more basic, specifically a pair of formal primitives, that is at the root of Cowell's attraction to the Hymn & Fuguing Tune and that it that it contrasts, in a straightforward way, two fundamentally different ways of elaborating or thickening a tune, that is to thicken it vertically | | | | | | | | in the hymn and diagonally / / / / / / / / in the fuguing tune. Indeed, if we look to actual performance practice of shape note singing, we find a third way as well, in the "lining out" the in-filled ornamentation and melissmisation often heard in the introductory solo that can preceed the choral singing, thus a horizontal elaboration — — — —.
Cowell abstracted an instrumental genre from a vocal one, and expanded upon its tonal (and not-so-tonal) properties and implications. It strikes me that these formal impulses are every bit as useful for new music and I could imagine new instrumental or vocal works (using any text or none) that reconsider the form in which horizontal (melodically elaborated), vertical (harmonized) and diagonal (imitative) textures each receive their due but at some distance from their traditional tonal contexts. Indeed the material for elaboration need not be a tune at all, but maybe just "plain" speech or whatever other noises one happens to have available.


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Supermarket giant Wal-Mart's website has fallen to an SQL injection attack that exploits a vulnerability in versions of the browser Flash player plug-in, possibly including the latest update of April 188.8.131.52.
Unpatched visitors could find themselves redirected to a maze of cross-referenced criminal domains and hit with a variety of malware as a result.
"Besides Wal-Mart succumbing to the attacks, the really interesting aspect of this particular wave is the sheer number of malware domains involved," said Mary Landesman of Scansafe, which first noticed Wal-Mart's problem pages.
"In previous attacks, the malicious src reference pointed to an exploit page on a malware domain which in turn foisted password stealing malware from that same domain. In this round of attacks, the malicious src reference points to a malware domain that in turn points to a different malware domain," she said.
Some confusion reigns as to which vulnerability is being exploited in the new website hack. It might be related to a flaw reported last week by Symantec as being a problem, said later by Adobe to have been patched in the latest Flash plug-in version.
Want isn't in doubt is that Adobe's Flash is offering a way into some websites for attackers. A known cross-site scripting attack is another possible culprit.
Compromised websites have become a successful channel for distributing malware because users don't expect to be hit when visiting legitimate websites. The applications exploited vary from attack to attack.


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Xi'an Famous Foods is On A Random Street in Greenpoint! Here's Why.
By now everyone knows that you don't have to go to Flushing anymore to taste the delights that Xi'an Famous Foods has to offer, and you also probably know that there is one all up in the 'hood. But WHY, do you ask, is it on a weird little half-residential/half-industrial street in the nether-region of(…)


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QCA Unit 3E Teaching Resources
Teaching Unit 3E: The McWizard lesson plan can be used by any school and any email address.
Unit 3E Lesson plans
Unit 3E Slideshow to accompany lesson plans
Unit 3E Marking sheet
Teaching with Email
With the teaching resources above, pupils learn about the range and efficiency of various communication methods and can experience how email works.
Further Information
Our lesson plans for Unit 3E are available as a PDF download and may be reproduced and distributed for teaching purposes.
Any school can use the McWizard games in the lesson plans.
Topics include: exchanging and sharing information, methods of communication through the ages (slideshow also available to download), current methods of communication and sending & receiving email.
Children should achieve an understanding of the development of communication methods, with a focus on using email to communicate over distances.
Most children should develop skills to login, compose, send, read and reply to email. These skills can be extended to include attaching files to emails and using the address book.
Launch Game: Save the Wizard!
Save the wizard is our interactive game to help pupils send email, write a subject, download an image and send it as an attachment. The game meets all QCA requirements for Unit 3E and is a fun way for pupils to learn the basics.
Instructions for saving the wizard
- Send an email to email@example.com with the subject: Magic Chest
- Successful emails will receive an instant reply, pointing pupils to McWizard's Magic Wand
- Pupils must then attach the Wizard's magic wand to an email
- If successful, pupils will receive another reply pointing them to a thankful McWizard!


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This is Day 9 of my 6 Pack challenge
Walking is a wonderful way to supplement your diet during weightloss.
I've been a walker for many years having owned dogs that require two walks a day, but I hadn't really considered the benefits of walking until fairly recently.
To be honest it was something of a chore and to some degree I resented spending time walking when I could have spent the time either running or in the gym.
I used to run as a way to burn calories until I damaged my knee during a cross country run.
I sliced through the cartilage in my left knee as I was wrong-footed while climbing a steep hill.
After that I certainly couldn't run, in fact I could barely walk and I had to have an operation on my knee.
I had the surgery around the time I embarked on my one meal a day diet so running as a means to burn more calories was out of the question.
After the initial phase of the recovery I started walking again to get some mobility back in the joint and it was then that I came to realise that walking was a pretty good cardio-vascular exercise. Obviously if you just saunter about its value is limited, but if you can get a good march going over some challenging terrain, it's an amazing way to workout.
Running is harsh on the body of an overweight individual. Each impact is magnified by the extra weight being carried and over time that takes its toll.
Walking doesn't impart to same loads or forces on the joints and spine and is much easier to commit to than running because you don't have to deal with the same sort of internal reluctance you meet when it's time to get the running shoes on.
These days I recognise that you don't need to exercise to lose weight. It helps for sure, but it's not essential.
I'm a big fan of walking as part of a diet, but it seems there are benefits that go beyond mere calorie burning.
Take a look at this video and you'll see what I mean:
Weight loss pictures:
This is me today 9 Feb 2012
This is me on day one of the challenge:
This was me at the start of diet, more than 30lbs heavier than I am at the moment.
Read more about my diet:
The challenge for flat abs begins
The 1 meal a day diet
Yesterday's cheesecake diet post 008
Day 10 Stop reading start losing


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As you guys may have noticed I have been MIA from the blog this week, but I promise it was for a good reason. My mother in law Mary had a big event on Friday called Word of Art and asked if I would mind making some cupcakes, of course I said yes! So I spent all Wednesday night making two batches of cupcakes (from scratch) and two batches of frosting, then I spent Thursday night frosting all the cupcakes. I felt so good once I passed them off to Mary and knew they were done. I think they turned out pretty well considering it was my first attempt at cupcakes from scratch. I also took it as a good sign when she said there were no leftovers. When Mary asked if I would be willing to make cupcakes she said oh this would be great for a blog post! I absolutely agree!
While I was making the cupcakes I realized I have another idea for a blog post, I want to try different recipes and find the perfect cupcake recipes, there are so many variations out there I want to see what works the best. The white cupcake recipe I used I actually found in the Better Homes & Gardens Cookbook, that I think everyone has, or at least someone in your family has. I thought they were light and fluffy and I learned you do not under any circumstances whip egg whites into stiff peaks by hand, mine were definitely closer to soft peaks but I was done and they still turned out delicious. I found the recipe I used for the chocolate cupcakes on the blog Sally's Baking Addiction. They were chocolaty and I have yet to have a chocolate cupcake I haven't liked but these were more dense and chewy than I prefer. It also didn't help that I had to use a different cocoa powder, I always use Ghirardelli but I could not find it in any of our local stores so I had to use Hershey's, nothing against Hershey's, I thoroughly enjoy many of their products.
Frosting is always my favorite part of the cupcakes, there is a bakery here and the whole reason I go there is because their frosting is amazing! Zach is not a frosting fan, so really Zach and I should share cupcakes, I eat the frosting and he eats the cupcake, sounds like a plan right? Well I was going to share the recipe for the cupcakes and the frosting, but since I had my idea to find the perfect cupcake recipes I figured I would just share the frosting recipes because eventually I will share the best cupcake recipes when I try out more recipes, so stay tuned!
Mary's Best Buttercream Frosting
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Mix all ingredients together until smooth. Add milk or powdered sugar to thin or thicken as desired. You can absolutely add food coloring if you want colored frosting.
(Sorry I was a bad blogger and forgot to take pictures of the finished product!)
Christina's Creamy Chocolate Frosting
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2/3 cup cocoa powder
- 6 tablespoons milk
- 3 cups powdered sugar
In a large mixing bowl, combine butter, cocoa powder, 1 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons milk. Beat until mixed well and no longer lumpy, it will be thick. Add all remaining ingredients and beat until smooth.
(Again, sorry I was a bad blogger and didn't take any pictures of the finished product.)
That's one of my cupcakes in this photo that was put on the Word of Art facebook page! My cupcakes are famous!
On another note football is back and hockey starts in 16 days! Yay for fall!


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With five vacation days and a full tank of gas, I wanted to embark on a motorcycle trip where the road itself was my resort, offering generous helpings of curves, little traffic and miles of endless scenery. My choice became obvious—I would journey through the western states of New England.
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What 3 factors affect the "pull" of a ClikMagnet?
- The amount of iron in the metal.
- The amount of paint, dirt and bumps on the surface of the metal.
- The direction of the pull to the ClikMagnet. The perpendicular pull is the greatest. (i.e. put the ClikMagnet on your fridge. Feel the difference in the pull when pulling directly out from the fridge or when pulling down along the surface of the fridge.)
What is the safe use of ClikMagnets?
Keep a ClikMagnet a minimum of 15cm (6") away from credit cards, bank cards, computer disks, recording tape, heart pacemakers, navigational compasses, and any sensitive electronic devices. Please note that these precautions apply to any magnet or magnetic device. Do not swallow magnets.
Can it be assumed that if one Regular ClikMagnet will pull up to 5 pounds, two will pull 10 pounds?
Not necessary, if one line is shorter than the other line, the shorter line will be holding the full weight.
Can a ClikMagnet break?
Exerting force from the lifted MagMover into the ClikMagnet will compress the plastic and over time will cause the plastic to chip and break. Let the ClikMagnet do the "jump" to the metal! Lift it to settle gently onto the metal. Let the ClikMagnet do the work.
Why was the MagMover given the name MagMover?
Because this tool is a magnet mover. It moves the ClikMagnets to metal and from metal.
Why would one need a Dual MagMover and not just use the Single MagMover twice for items that have two attachment points?
For items requiring two attachment points, the Dual MagMover will attach one line while still holding the item to attach the second line. If the Single MagMover had been used, one might not be able to reach the second ClikMagnet that is hanging from the display.
When can a Dual MagMover NOT be used?
When the width of the grommets and the length of the lines do not allow the ClikMagnets to reach the MagMover. (Short lines and very wide sign.) The alternative is to use two MagPoles and two people…or... if possible, move the grommets closer together.
Another Solution: Attach the ClikMagnet directly to the sign and request a custom MagMover the width of the grommets. This creates a flush-mount sign.
Are custom MagMover widths available?
Yes. For example – someone may have a 4 ft sign with three grommets and wish the sign to be flush mounted. The three ClikMagnets would be attached directly to the sign (no LoopLine™) and the custom 3 ft. MagMover with three heads (same spacing as the grommets) would lift the ClikMagnets in one motion to the metal. Removal is also easy and fast.
Why is a 24" Dual MagMover available?
This is the width of a ceiling tile to allow for fast installation and removal (only one set of "cliks")
Frequently used with the FlatHat system because 24" is a popular distance between grommets. With the FlatHat system, the MagMover MUST be the same width as the distance between the grommets.
What should I know about loading a ClikMagnet onto a 24" MagMover?
The ring of the ClikMagnet should be put around the smallest section of the head on the MagMover.
Why does the Multi-MagMover have 8 heads?
This tool allows for items with up to 8 attachment points to be hung from the ceiling. (E.g. long flexible signs or tulle and light, garlands etc.)
Why does the Multi-MagMover have a straight copper hook on one of the heads?
The corkscrew holds the ClikMagnet from falling while the copper take-down hook allows the released ClikMagnet to fall. Sometimes it is preferred to quickly tug on the ClikMagnets and to drop them.
Why is there a corkscrew on the MagMovers?
The corkscrew is used to remove the ClikMagnet from the metal
The corkscrew keeps the ClikMagnet from falling – to safely and easily retrieve the item that was hung.
When might the corkscrew not hold the retrieved ClikMagnet?
When the corkscrew is not fully inserted into the ring of the ClikMagnet.
What makes it easy to insert the corkscrew into the ring of the ClikMagnet?
Keeping the MagPole vertical holds the corkscrew parallel to the ceiling. This creates more "entry room". The blunt end will also turn the ring to guide the corkscrew into the ring. It is the same theory as shooting a basketball into a hoop. There is a better chance of making two points when the ball is on a downward path from a position directly above the hoop.
What are the benefits of the MagPole?
When closed it is only 5'8" tall making it easy to load (while in a vertical position) and short enough to be transportable in most cars.
It will open to 18 feet. With your body height, this will reach most store ceilings up to about 24 feet.
It is push button operated…for quicker multiple installations and take-downs.
Is the MagPole heavy?
It weighs only 8 lbs. And, when it is opened, it feels lighter – especially when maintained in the vertical position!
How to use the MagPole?
- With the base of the MagPole on the floor, load the ClikMagnet onto the MagMover.
- Keeping the base of the MagPole on the floor, extend the sections of the MagPole to the desired height.
- Lift the MagPole and attach the ClikMagnet to metal on the ceiling.
- Rest the base of the MagPole to the floor.
- Close the opened sections of the MagPole.
How to use the MagPole to guesstimate the length of required line between the ceiling and your item?
Extend the MagPole to the ceiling. Count the number of holes in the pole from the ceiling to the desired position of the top of your sign. The distance between each hole is 6 inches or 3 loops of LoopLine™.
What are the major safety considerations for the MagPole?
If your present extension pole or the MagPole is not tall enough, an additional height (4 ft) can be gained with the addition of one Pole Extenders. It is not recommended to connect several Pole Extenders. Always keep the MagPole away from electrical lines.
What is LoopLine™?
LoopLine™ is line made of continuous 2″ loops. It is sold by the roll and cut with scissors. The loops are easy to count by sight or by feel. It is available in white, black and clear.
Why use LoopLine™?
Because there are no knots to tie!
The benefits of no knots to tie are: It saves lots of time.
Using two lengths of LoopLine™ with equal number of knots, the item will always hang level.
This is unlikely with other line because it is almost impossible to tie two knots in exactly the same place on two lines.
It is re-usable. Un-loop and re-use. With other line, it is likely the knot would need to be cut, making the line shorter than desired.
How do I use the LoopLine™ if the ceiling is unlevel AND my item needs to hang level?
Other than making the lines different lengths….
An easy solution is to add one or more rings to one of the ClikMagnets until the ceiling differential is eliminated. The rings make it easy to know which side of the sign needs the greater length. Or attach a different colour of LoopLine™ to the taller side of the ceiling.
What are the two methods to attach LoopLine™ to a ClikMagnet?
- Insert the loop of one end through the ClikMagnet ring and put this loop over/around the ClikMagnet. Line will rest around the ring. Pull tight.
- Insert loop of one end through the ring of the ClikMagnet and pull the other end of the line through the first loop. Pull tight
How strong is LoopLine™?
LoopLine™ White, Black and CLEAR will pull up to 25 lbs. Loopline™ LIGHT will pull up to 5 lbs.
How does the adhesive on the Hang Tabs differ from the adhesive on tabs purchased in stationary stores?
The adhesive was formulated for the auto industry to hold on an assembly line that would pass through a wash station, a paint station and an oven. Therefore it will hold in wet and hot conditions. I have used them to hold my side mirror onto the car through an ice storm…and they held very well.
What recommendations give the HangTabs even greater performance?
Always use TWO tabs that meet and adhere together just below the hole.
The "pull" is greatest when pull is along the full length of the HangTab. It is not recommended to use the HangTabs if the "pull" is at a 90 degree angle (unless heavily reinforced).
What is the purpose of the FlatHat?
To be able to hang/remove signage in areas where the ceiling height is greater than the reach of the MagPole…. while standing on the floor.
Does the FlatHat create a permanent sign location?
Yes. However, the FlatHat is small and if signage is not required at the location, it will not be visually distracting. It will be ready when signage is required.
How long should the aircraft cable be?
The lower end of the cable should be the higher than the expected top position of the sign. If the sign sizes are varied, the cable could be shorter and the length difference filled with LoopLine™.
An advantage of the FlatHat is that a shorter extension pole can be used because the reach needs to be to the FlatHat and not to a tall ceiling…. while standing on the floor.
What kind of aircraft cable should be used and why?
The thicker the aircraft cable (3/32 in/2.54mm or greater), the less stretch in the cable. If there is stretch in the cable, the pull to remove the Round ClikMagnet from the FlatHat causes the cable to stretch, and the release of the Round ClikMagnet will cause the thin aircraft cable to quickly retract and "boing" around ceiling rafters etc.
Where does the name FlatHat come from?
FlatHat is the name given to WW1 pilots who flew low over the English hedges and fence rows. Since our FlatHat "flies" low and is shaped like a hat, it seems like a good name. Thanks Tom!
How is the sign attached to the Round ClikMagnet?
The Round ClikMagnet can be attached directly to the sign, or to LoopLine™ between the Round ClikMagnet and the sign.
What are the "pull" of the Round ClikMagnets?
- Blue = 10 lbs
- Red = 20 lbs
Why is it important that the width of the Dual MagMover – for the FlatHat – be EXACTLY the distance between the sign grommets?
It would be impossible to remove the sign if the distance is not exact. It is impossible because as one Round ClikMagnet is captured, the movement of the MagMover to the second Round ClikMagnet causes the sign to push the aircraft cable ahead of the sign. The install and removal of the Round ClikMagnets becomes very easy and quick to do when the width of the MagMover is the same as the distance between the grommets.
What assembly is required for the FlatHat system?
Aircraft Cable needs to be securely fastened to the ceiling. A loop needs to be made in the lower end of the cable to accommodate the FlatHat.
Where should the Round ClikMagnets NOT be used?
This magnet works very well if used as designed – into a FlatHat – for a straight down pull. If the Round ClikMagnet is put directly to ceiling metal, and the pull of the sign or décor is to the side, the pull will mechanically pry the Round ClikMagnet from the ceiling metal…. with little effort! This is because the ring and button of the Round ClikMagnet will not move to absorb the movement of the sign/décor.


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But you have to be prepared to be adaptable if you want to be a writer and sometimes ideas can just take hold, the author told an audience of Abingdon school children at Our Lady's Abingdon on Thursday September 27 as part of the school's week-long reading festival.
Her book 'The Great Elephant Chase' is an historical adventure when children run away and embark on an epic journey across America – trying to hide an elephant.
She had the idea for a long while but kept rejecting it as she didn't think writing about animals was something she could do, but the idea grew and then she had to discover not only how to write about an elephant, but to write about a country she'd never visited and what it was like over a hundred years ago.
For her research she didn't make a single trip to the USA, but relied on historical societies sending her photographs and details to work from.
But when it came to writing about the elephant she decided she really wanted to be able to see one up close and to touch it to be able describe what it looked and felt like. So she ended up in London Zoo.
'My favourite thing about writing is when I might have started writing, and I think about the book and then suddenly it will take off and I think 'I can do this and that' and the whole thing slots together like a jigsaw puzzle. I always also learn something important when I write and that's how you get to understand people when you are writing about them.'
Even the Demon Headmaster series, for which she is probably best known, came from an original idea from her daughter, who then badgered her to write the book. 'I hate people telling me what to write, but she went on and on about it,' said Gillian.
Her daughter wanted her to write about an evil headmaster, but at first Gillian couldn't see how it could work. It was only when Gillian had the idea of him hypnotising his pupils that the idea really took hold.
The books, which are also about the rebellion by the few children he can't hypnotise, was made into a television series and was also published in many different countries.
She showed the children how the cover has evolved since the book was first printed – with more than ten different editions, each having a different cover look and got them to vote on their favourites.
Her favourite book of the 51 she has written is 'Where I Belong' set partly in Somalia and partly in London. Again, it is an adventure story, with a backdrop of the fashion industry and a Somali girl who is spotted to be a model.
With such an interesting approach and experience of writing her novels, we were keen to ask Gillian a few question - and she obliged!
Five Questions With...Gillian Cross's Writing Life
1. What are you working on at the moment?
I am between books. 'After Tomorrow' comes out next year which is about a time of economic collapse and English families have to flee to France as refugees. It's an adventure story, but it came about because I started wondering what it would be like if people in this country had to go to another country as refugees.
2. What's the best writing tip you've ever been given?
Do not worry if it sounds silly, you can always go back and re-write, but when you first write something down it very often sounds stupid.
3. What's the best thing and the worst thing about being a children's writer?
The best thing about being a children's writer is you are free to write what you want to write and not get tied to a particular thing. The worst thing is that many people think if you write for children you must write picture books, but I actually don't think I could ever write a picture book.
4. Do you have a writer's survival kit, eg a place, thing or snack essential before you can start work?
I do go back to long hand if I get stuck – that and go back to where I thought the story was last working. That and drinking a lot of coffee.
Writing 'Wolf' because I really challenged myself and it was an experiment, but it made me feel I could really try different ways of telling stories.


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Our commitment does not consist of reducing the features of our new hoists, but just the opposite: our strategy is to add value to the units without affecting our competitiveness and the value we provide for users. And that means all our users, worldwide, however developed their economy or industrialised their country may be.
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Cowal Way becomes the Loch Lomond & Cowal Way - Press Release
Welcome to the Loch Lomond & Cowal Way
The Loch Lomond & Cowal Way in Argyll is known as 'Scotland in 57 miles'. Less than one hour from Glasgow International Airport and Glasgow city centre, this accessible part of the Scottish Highlands offers beautiful coastlines, dramatic scenery, engaging heritage, abundant wildlife, and very friendly communities and people.
Since 2015 £750,000 has been invested in new path infrastructure, business development services, and promotion. Loch Lomond & Cowal Way is now one of the UK's best long distance routes, suitable primarily for walkers and runners, and also mountain bikers.
Established in 2000, the Loch Lomond & Cowal Way is Scotland's most diverse long distance footpath. It runs the length of the Cowal Peninsula, passing through some of the most beautiful and varied landscape in the Highlands. The Loch Lomond & Cowal Way begins at Portavadie in the south of Cowal and winds its way up through the peninsula to end at Inveruglas at Loch Lomond, passing through the communities of Tighnabruaich, Glendaruel, Strachur, Lochgoilhead and Arrochar. The route makes use of existing footpaths, forestry tracks, hillsides, quiet roads and traditional rights of way. The views are varied and stunning, including shorelines, forests, hills and lochs. Now one of Scotland's Great Trails, this quiet and waymarked path also connects with the West Highland Way, Scotland's most famous long distance route..
Watch this Route Video from March 30th
Loch Lomond & Cowal Way in Autumn
produced by Gordon Campbell, FB Media
A Chat with James McLuckie – founder of the Loch Lomond & Cowal Way
Why did you establish the Cowal Way?
After leaving the Army, I was living in Glendaruel and running a management development company specialising in residential outdoor training.
Loch Lomond & Cowal Way Launches New Mobile App
Loch Lomond & Cowal Way has launched an innovative mobile app for the growing digital audience. The use of smart phones has grown significantly in recent years. The majority of the UK population now own one and use it for a variety of purposes, including accessing social media, texting, for research purposes, and also for purchasing various products and services – and the occasional phone call of course.read more
A Loch Lomond & Cowal Way Q & A session
The Loch Lomond & Cowal Way. Not many people have heard of Cowal. Where is it? Cowal is part of Argyll and the Isles, which is in the south west Highlands of Scotland. Though the Loch Lomond & Cowal Way is less than one hour's drive from Glasgow's city centre, it is very rural. What kind of walk is it? We call the Loch Lomond & Cowal Way "Scotland in 57 miles."read more
Loch Lomond & Cowal Way Awarded Scotland's Great Trail Status
The Cowal Way, a 57 mile long distance tourism path located in Argyll, will receive the prestigious Scotland's Great Trail award at a ceremony in Glendaruel on Saturday 22nd October.read more


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Estate of Sprowl Download as PDF Back to the Opinions page MAINE SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT Reporter of Decisions Decision: 2001 ME 10 Docket: Kno-00-403 Submitted On Briefs: December 20, 2000 Decided: January 17, 2001 Panel:WATHEN, C.J., and CLIFFORD, RUDMAN, DANA, SAUFLEY, ALEXANDER, and CALKINS, JJ.
PER CURIAM Ava B. Cunningham, personal representative of the Estate of Avis B. Sprowl, appeals from a judgment entered in the Knox County Probate Court (Emery, J.) (1) granting a summary judgment in favor of David Sprowl, personal representative of the Estate of Ernest O. Sprowl and (2) denying, as time barred, her petition to surcharge David Sprowl. The parties limited their argument to the applicability of 14 M.R.S.A. § 752.{1} The court rested its decision on section 752. Because neither the parties nor the court considered the applicability of 18-A M.R.S.A. § 3-1005,{2} we vacate the judgment of the Knox County Probate Court and remand for consideration of the applicability of section 3-1005. The entry is: Judgment vacated and remanded to Knox County Probate Court.FOOTNOTES******************************** {1} . Section 752 provides that: All civil actions shall be commenced within 6 years after the cause of action accrues and not afterwards, except actions on a judgment or decree of any court of record of the United States, or of any state or of a justice of the peace in this State, and except as otherwise specially provided. 14 M.R.S.A. § 752 (1980). {2} . 18-A M.R.S.A. § 3-1005 of the Probate Code provides that: Unless previously barred by adjudication and except as provided in the closing statement, the rights of successors and of creditors whose claims have not otherwise been barred against the personal representative for breach of fiduciary duty are barred unless a proceeding to assert the same is commenced within 6 months after the filing of the closing statement. The rights thus barred do not include rights to recover from a personal representative for fraud, misrepresentation, or inadequate disclosure related to the settlement of the decedent's estate. 18-A M.R.S.A. § 3-1005 (1998).
Attorney for appellant: Nathan Dane III, Esq. 205 French Street Bangor, ME 04401 Attorney for appellee: Barbara T. Schneider, Esq. Murray Plumb & Murray P O Box 9785 Portland, ME 04104-5085


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The truth has been out there for a long time now. In this particular case, the "truth" is that David Duchovny wants to return to the conspiracy-driven world of The X-Files whenever possible. While it used to be all movie-focused, the recent news about Fox's plans to revive the series with creator Chris Carter, combined with the success of limited TV series, means Duchovny is totally into returning to the suit-and-tie duds of Fox Mulder on the small screen. For a little while, anyway.
Duchovny spoke with USA Today about his interest in getting Mulder back in front of TV audiences again, and he said he is "more than happy" to be a part of the show returning with Carter and co-star Gillian Anderson. In his words:
I'm assuming that it will happen sooner rather than later now. We'll see what form, how many [episodes]. Certainly I can't nor would I be interested in doing a full season. It will be in some kind of limited form. We're all old, we don't have the energy for a full season."
Duchovny jokes there, but the 54-year-old only last year finished his run as Californication's Hank Moody, a character who lived like he was half his age most of the time. I guess there's something about having aliens popping in and about that just makes one feel older. His assurances do goes a long way here, compared to how far his positivity for the implausible third feature went, especially considering Fox wanted him and Anderson back. Three cheers for more Mulder! (Morelder?)
Carter is in early talks with Fox (not Mulder) on getting the ball rolling, so it's unclear when negotiations will be made or when a script will surface. There's no doubt Carter has a UFO-shaped filing cabinet awkwardly filled with notes on where he'd have liked to take Mulder and Scully's stories if he got the chance. Pulling in ideas and creating new ones will certainly take some time, and both Duchovny and Anderson have other impending gigs that presumably won't allow for much, if any, production crossover.
We'll get to see David Duchovny as another kind of law enforcement on NBC's series Aquarius, in which he plays a 1960s L.A. cop who's got his eye on Charles Manson during the time leading up to the Tate-LaBianca murders. That'll be filming 13 episodes later this year at some point. Gillian Anderson is currently in production on Season 3 of NBC's Hannibal. Obviously NBC has been secretly against Fox getting an X-Files revival for some time now! I think every other network was in on it, too! And those bees from the first movie, too!
Here's hoping Fox gives this X-Files comeback at least as many episodes as 24: Live Another Day, which had twelve. And if it gets some kind of an extended life like 24 may, I'm all for that, too.


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The Capitol Corridor vision to create a better, more cohesive corridor from the Capitol to Meridian. During the Kick-off and Hands-on Design Session, over 60 community members gathered around tables to create new street sections and draw their thoughts for the area. Throughout the week designers, engineers, and planners continued the work in an open design studio which allowed people to stop by and bring new ideas to the table as well as witness the progress.
The week finished with a Work-in-Progress presentation on Sunday, March 23rd that highlighted the details of the emerging plan. The planning effort is being led by the Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA), through Mead & Hunt; Dover, Kohl & Partners; Kimley-Horn & Associates; and Cambridge Systematics.
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People and their animals. A Bedouin sheepherder contemplates moving his family to the city in Faces (Jordan, 16 min., Said Najmi). Herd in Iceland (USA, 28 min., Lindsay Blatt & Paul Taggart) chronicles the annual roundup of the country's purebred horses, after a summer roaming free. Of Cows and Men (USA, 4 min., Emily Fraser) follows a dairy farmer during difficult economic times. Man and bird unite in the deserts of Pakistan in Disarming Falcons (USA, 15 min., Wendy Johnson & Annie Nocenti). Past Their Prime (USA, 23 min., Becca Friedman) explores the lives of geriatric zoo animals. (86 min. total)
Co-presented with The Trade Commission of Peru in New York & Prom PeruÂ
NOTE: This program is SOLD-OUT. Based on last-minute availability, a limited number of tickets may be released 15 minutes before showtime on a first come, first served basis to patrons in the RUSH LINE.
Take a look at our other Shorts programs.
The deserts of Petra, Jordan; Home to Mfadi and his Bedouin family, where he struggles to decide whether to stay in his humble home or move to the city or civilization.
Director: Said Najmi;Â Producer: Said Najmi; Cinematographer: Said Najmi & Roozbeh Kafi; Editor: Said Najmi
For over 1,000 years, Icelandic law has made it illegal to import horses onto the island. For that reason, Icelandic horses are a pure breed, isolated by oceanic borders. During the summer months, the horses live a remote and wild existence, grazing in the highlands and raising their young. Every September, they are rounded up by local farmers and directed across the rugged terrain to reunite with their owners. Herd In Iceland documents the annual horse round-up. The result is a unique and moving portrait of Iceland's people, horses, and stunning landscape.
Director: Lindsay Blatt & Paul Taggart;Â Producer: Lindsay Blatt & Paul Taggart; Cinematographer: Lindsay Blatt & Paul Taggart; Editor: Michelle Mizner; Music:Â Joshua Camp
Website:Â www.herdiniceland.com
Facebook:Â www.facebook.com/HerdInIceland
Twitter: @herdiniceland
Shot on 16mm black & white film, this four minute documentary meditates on a northern California dairy farmer's commitment to his farm and his cows during difficult economic times.
Director: Emily Fraser;Â Producer: Emily Fraser; Cinematographer: Emily Fraser; Editor: Emily Fraser
The sport of falconry in uncharted territory: the deserts of tribal Pakistan, with an international cast of Qataris, Baloch, Lebanese and Egyptians. Disarming Falcons illuminates the falconers' all-consuming love for his falcon, and its wily and fierce prey – the Houbara Bustard. This documentary offers a rare glimpse of the nomads and tribal people encountered along the way . . . the real people of Balochistan. It is also a story that crosses cultural, class and gender lines as men and women, Muslims and westerners, poor and rich, all make a journey into the desert to hunt with falcons.
Director: Wendy Johnson & Annie Nocenti;Â Producer: Albert Larew; Cinematographer: Wendy Johnson & Annie Nocenti; Editor: Jasmin Way; Music:Â Abdulrahman Surizehi
Website:Â www.DisarmingFalcons.com
Past Their Prime takes a look at the world of geriatric zoo animal care at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, through Colo–the oldest living gorilla in captivity–on her 55th birthday. Be it arthritis, heart disease, or decaying dental health, animals and humans have a lot in common when faced with mortality and aging.
Director: Becca Friedman;Â Producer: Becca Friedman; Cinematographer: Becca Friedman; Editor: Becca Friedman; Music:Â Dylan Glatthorn
Website:Â www.pasttheirprimefilm.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pasttheirprime
Twitter: @PTP_Film


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Please welcome Jody to the Words That Changed My World Series! I have loved reading Jody's thoughts over the past months – she's a deep thinker and winsome writer on some tricky issues relating to race and culture, so I am more than thrilled to have her as a guest today. And, by the way, you should stop over at her blog to read some more of her stuff when you're done!
I sat in her office, desperate to convince her that I cared, that these issues of race were just as important to me as they were to her, one of the few African-American woman working in a predominately white institution.
"You don't have to think about the issue of race," she said to me point-blank.
I was taken aback, "Yes, I do. It's really important to me to understand," I tried to half-convince, half-explain.
"But you don't have to," she persisted. "I can't ever take my skin off. It comes with me everywhere I go. You don't have to think about yours if you don't want to. I don't have a choice."
I paused, having never before considered that the privilege of my white skin was that it allowed me simple freedoms like walking into a rural gas station without getting suspicious looks, or keeping people from placing me under media-driven stereotypes. It was a moment in time when I realized that everything I'd ever understood about 'normal' was far from that very notion, and that no matter how much I did actually care, I would never fully understand the experience of people of color living in a broken and racialized society like the US.
At the time, I had no idea how formative her words would be as my life-steps eventually led me to marry across racial lines, teach in a wide variety of diverse contexts, move several times among the immensely diverse cultures of the US, travel around the world and raise biracial children. In order for me to fully step into the world of understanding another's reality, I needed to first accept that I would need to accept their worldview without a complete ability to understand it.
Come to find out, this lesson had a much broader application than I originally realized. As I walk through life, there are a whole host of people I don't understand, and walking alongside them with an attitude that reminds me that I don't have a clue about their story allows me to listen more gently, walk more humbly, and love more mercifully.
It's a bit paradoxical, I admit. However, the more I matured in my understanding of all things, the more I understood both the reality and beauty of paradox. To save your life, you must lose it. The first will be last and the last will be first. Blessed are the meek. Father, forgive them for they know not what they do.
Admitting my own limitations in my ability to walk alongside others has given me a freedom that I never knew in the days when I thought I had all the answers. It allows me to listen without judgment, to love without critique or skepticism, to speak and anger slowly. For those of us who have only ever known the experience of being the-ones-with-the-power, these skills must be actively developed and practiced when in order to truly hear those coming from a different place. Like a diamond, they form as a result of some intense and heated pressure within, creating something beautiful only after the conflict resolves.
My journey toward a deeper racial understanding has mirrored this very process. I am forever grateful both for the discomfort my African-American friend's words created in my life as well as for her honesty that set me on a brutal and beautiful journey toward the reconciling of broken things – myself being first on the list.
Jody Fernando (@Jodylouise) does a lot of living between worlds. A midwestern girl from the cornfields, she is married to a man from the Indian Ocean. Together, they raise their bicultural and biracial children, and have family on four continents. She explores the ins and outs of intercultural living on her blog Between Worlds, helps amazingly resilient immigrants learn to speak English, teaches a few university courses, and makes a mean curry. Read more about her journey toward a deeper understanding of whiteness, race and faith in her book Pondering Privilege.


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This is my grecian dress. I love coral, and I love the braided detail of the strap. It's a really simple, comfortable dress in jersey fabric, which plays down the "formal" cut of the dress and makes it perfect for hotter than hot summer days. Every girl should have a simple, comfy, bright colored dress for days like these!
Thanks for the sweet comments every day, people. You rock!


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Jonah Goldberg's Liberal Fascism is the #1 seller at Amazon! Nicely done, Jonah. I guess I'll have to read the book!
I saw Jonah on The Jon Stewart Show in which Stewart exemplified absolutely no understanding of how Progressivism and the New Deal Welfare State could properly be deemed as fascist because of its granting the massive federal government control over our lives with the resulting loss of liberty. Of course, in the parts I saw, Jonah was being overly-philosophical and not explaining it in a nice clear and concise manner to those who had not made the connection before (like Stewart himself).


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The most,hot and spicy game this week.We better name it as the clash of the titans.A very first time for all BMCS students to enjoy their weekend by handling a football friendly match.
Special appearance by Samuel Eto'o and Thiery Henry,exclusively brought to you by ESPN Super Sport.
Be prepared to rawk the field!!
Footnote:Beterabur tak English aku ni?huhu..macama mahu kerja ni..


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5 Responses to "Ballymena District Births – mostly Morton and Stevenson but some others"
Wendy Simpson Says:
August 7, 2014 at 10:10 pm |
I am looking in the Ballymena district for the (c.1846) birth record of David Thompson, son of Daniel Thompson and Agnes (Nancy) née Charters, who were listed in Griffiths Valuation as residing at Drumlane, Tamlaght O'Crilly, which is where Daniel lived until he died, age 85 on 13.11.1896. I cannot find the graves of Daniel and Agnes (d.26.06.1884) either. Any help would be much appreciated.
Wendy (née Thompson)
Wendy Simpson Says:
August 8, 2014 at 2:56 am |
Thanks anyway, for replying. The youngest son, also Daniel, was born at Lummenhary in about 1858 or 1859. Would that also be to early to find a record of birth? It's strange that the parents' graves don't seem to be in the Presbyterian churchyard at Tamlaght O'Crilly. I thought that the parents may have been buried in the Ballymena area since there seem to have been relatives living there.
Wendy Simpson Says:
August 8, 2014 at 7:18 am |
Many thanks.