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Definition of colleague in English:
colleagueSyllabification: col·league
Pronunciation: /ˈkälēɡ /
A person with whom one works, especially in a profession or business.
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- I have a dear friend who is being unfairly targeted by colleagues he used to be in business with.
- The trip will only go ahead if Salmond and his amateur colleagues can negotiate time off work.
coworker, fellow worker, workmate, teammate, associate, partner, collaborator, ally, confederate
early 16th century: from French collègue, from Latin collega 'partner in office', from col- 'together with' + legare 'depute'.
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Congratulations to Kacey Musgraves and the entire team at Universal Nashville! The country newcomer is making all sorts of waves as her debut album "Same Trailer Different Park" lands at the top spot on the Soundscan Country Albums Chart and at the #2 slot on the Hot 200 Albums chart.
Kacey sold over 43,496 in her first week last week. The "Follow Your Arrow" singer-songwriter is hard at work promoting her record, and fans can see her on CBS Sunday Morning on April 7th performing tracks from her album. Check your local listings for the airtime in your area.
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July 29, 2012 7:30 PM
Soya is out of the question, been looking at hemp and rice protein powder, including those on sunwarrior... I want to know which is the most filling and the most beneficial, as I would be hoping to make shakes and ice cream with it so it needs to have a reasonable taste and come in flavours.
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July 29, 2012 7:51 PM
Well I really like the Sun Warrior Blend of Pea Protein, Hemp, and Cranberry protein (I know!). It also has medium-chain triglycerides from coconut oil. Great for metabolic function. The vanilla tastes great and it is only 84 calories a serving. You can find it at any Vitamin Shoppe. Plant Fusion is also great. It has a little sugar but it is all from fructose, a low glycemic fruit sugar (I'm sure you already know this). It is a mixture of pea protein, sprouted quinoa protein, sprouted amaranth protein, and artichoke protein. I hope that helps. I use the blends simply because they have a more optimal amino acid profile.
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July 29, 2012 7:57 PM
Yeah already looked at the pea and hemp protein mix and was interested.
Though chocolate would be my ideal flavour to curb chocolate cravings.
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July 29, 2012 8:02 PM
I use Prarie Naturals Rice Protein in Cafe Caramel flavour. It's the only one I've found that I can stomach. The chocolate types I've found have a weird aftertaste that I just can't stomach.
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July 30, 2012 4:53 PM
I'm glad someone brought this up! Thanks for posting.
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July 30, 2012 4:55 PM
has anyone tried egg protein?
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July 30, 2012 4:56 PM
Vega Sport Performance Protein.
The best! I have Chocolate & Vanilla, love them
Here's the link so you check out the nutrition info ('key ingredients' under the picture) - http://vegasport.com/en/recover/performance-protein
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July 31, 2012 5:32 AM
Vega Sport Performance Protein.
The best! I have Chocolate & Vanilla, love them
Here's the link so you check out the nutrition info ('key ingredients' under the picture) - http://vegasport.com/en/recover/performance-protein
THIS!!!!^^^^^^^^ I am hooked on the vanilla :)
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July 31, 2012 5:53 AM
I like pea protein but not for the flavor--I have to blend it with fruit, rarely with just coffee. I want to try a blend they make on TrueNutrition.com. It seems cheaper. I haven't used that site myself but some on here recommend it. You can custom make your protein powder and flavor.
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July 31, 2012 6:02 AM
Out of the non-dairy protein powders I've tried, I like SunWarrior Warrior Blend (vanilla) the best. I would love to be able to use Vega, but the cost is too much for me. I've been able to get SunWarrior on special at the Vitamin Shoppe, and since I'm the only one who uses it, it can last me awhile.
Before SunWarrior, I liked (and still like) LifeTime Life's Basics Plan Protein (vanilla) (pea, hemp, rice protein w/ chia seed). When I was using it before, I don't THINK it had the chia seed in it, but I can't be 100% sure I'm remembering correctly. To me LifeTime had the best taste in terms of taste and texture.
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July 31, 2012 6:04 AM
Egg is the best non-dairy from a protein quality standpoint.
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July 31, 2012 6:14 AM
Nutiva Hemp Protein powder. It is about $15 for 30oz, which is a lot more reasonable than other non-dairy powders. I buy mine (the one with fiber) on Amazon through their subscribe and save program.
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July 31, 2012 10:00 AM
I am using Nutiva Hemp powder in vanilla. I really like it in smoothies :) I have tried Vega, but prefer Nutiva so far.
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2007-08 » Played at Mount San Antonio junior college in California. Had 71 catches for 1,134 yards as a sophomore
2009 » Broke his foot in a workout in his hometown of Pasadena, Calif. Missed the entire season
2010 » Ruptured his patella tendon in the first half of a season-opening loss to Oklahoma. Missed the entire season
2011 » Led Utah State in receptions, yards and reception touchdowns. Caught three game-winning touchdown passes. Was granted a sixth season of eligibility
2012 » Has three touchdown catches in four games
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(01/17/13) - A man believed to be connected to a kidnapping case at Central Michigan University is dead. A female student, who was kidnapped at gunpoint Wednesday night, managed to escape. Police are calling this one of the most bizarre cases they have ever seen. That female, a senior from Grand Rapids, has a broken arm, but is in good condition. She was kidnapped outside of the Student Activity Center at about 9:30 Wednesday night. Isabella County central dispatch received a call from her shortly after 10 Wednesday night, saying she had been kidnapped. When she was walking to her car, 30-year-old Eric Ramsey held a gun to her, got into the student's car and told her to drive south. Ramsey, who is from Mt. Pleasant, drove her car to a home on South Crawford Road, where she was bound and sexually assaulted. Shortly after, he put her back in the car, got two gas cans, and started driving. While he was driving, Ramsey told the student he was going to kill her. That's when she jumped out of the car and ran to a home on South Mission Road, where three kids, all under 15 years old, let her in. They hid as police say Ramsey beat on the door, then tried to burn the house down. Luckily, the homeowner came home and was able to put the fire out. Investigators say Ramsey then drove 100 miles north, where he stole a sanitation truck, rammed state police cars and was eventually shot and killed by a Crawford County Deputy. Michigan State Police is handling the shooting death. "While heading Southbound on Old 27, a Crawford County sheriff's deputy spotted the vehicle, turned around and the sanitation truck tried to ram, head-on, the Crawford County deputy. In fact he did make contact with the deputy's car," said Sheriff Leo Mioduszewski. "At that point, the Crawford County deputy got out of the car, and started firing at the driver - the lone individual in the car. He was fatally wounded." Authorities said, Friday, that Ramsey used a BB gun during the abduction. It was found with his body after he was shot. Police say there is no way the victim would have known it wasn't a real weapon.Before all this unfolded, Ramsey, who has an extensive criminal history, posted a chilling message on Facebook. He wrote, "Well folkes im about to get shot. Peace".
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A crumpled piece of paper landed next to me. I picked it up and smoothed it out so I could read the words.
Where's Mikey?
I looked up to see Gerard standing there with a small smile. I smiled back.
"Upstairs, in his room," I answered him. He thanked me with a single nod and climbed the stairs with heavy footsteps.
My watch's alarm beeped suddenly, alerting me that it was time to give Mikey his medication. The hospital had given him something different to treat his bipolar disorder, hoping it wouldn't react with whatever poison had hurt all of us. The last thing anyone wanted was for something worse to happen.
I grabbed a bottle of water and the pills off the counter and climbed the stairs to Mikey's room. Gerard was standing just outside the door with his hands in his pockets, looking more nervous than I would have expected. I placed a hand on his shoulder, startling him slightly.
"It's okay, Gerard. He really wants to see you," I told him. He managed a fleeting smile before opening the door.
"Who's there?" Mikey asked fearfully.
"It's Ray. You're supposed to take your meds now," I told him. He nodded once and took the pills. Just after he swallowed them, he froze, not speaking for several moments.
"Someone else is there," he said decidedly.
"It's Gerard." I saw him smile almost immediately, but it didn't last long. I suddenly realized they would have an impossible time trying to talk to each other. No wonder Gerard had seemed so scared.
Gerard tentatively walked over to his younger brother and sat next to him, placing an arm around his shoulders. Mikey just smiled.
"Hey," he said softly. "I missed you." I decided to leave, but before I got out the door, a hand on my shoulder stopped me. I turned back to see Gerard staring at me with tears in his eyes. I glanced behind him, and Mikey was crying as well. I sighed; I should have known this would have been too much for them to handle. Gerard practically ran out of the room, leaving his brother in silent tears.
"I'm sorry, Mikey," I said quietly.
"It's not your fault," he whispered. I watched as Gerard hurriedly made his way back down the stairs, scribbling a quick note to Frank. He nodded, and they walked out the front door. I was confused, but I decided not to follow them. Mikey needed me.
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PIERRE, S.D. (AP) - The South Dakota Retirement System's assets have grown to a record high after earning 19.5 percent on investments in the past year.
Managers say the Retirement System's assets exceeded $9 billion at the end of the last fiscal year on June 30.
Retirement System director Rob Wylie says preliminary calculations indicate the system is fully funded so its assets exceed all future potential benefits to be paid to retirees in state and local government agencies. That means retirees should get the maximum 3.1 percent cost of living increase next July.
State Investment Council Chairman Hugh Bartels, of Watertown, says final numbers are not compiled yet. But he says the South Dakota Retirement System's investment return is expected to be tops in the nation among similar state pension plans.
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8 don't miss S.F./Bay Area events this weekend
Santa Claus is coming to town. Well, maybe not Santa Claus, but a bunch of folks — both naughty and nice — dressed as Santa will descend on the city Saturday for SantaCon, the annual celebration/pub crawl. But if drinking and dressing as Saint Nick isn't your thing, we have plenty of other ideas for […] [Read More]
Crashing A Self-Help Book Launch
This past week, my very good friend Eve let me tag along to a Gabrielle Bernstein book launch at the W Hotel to which she was invited. Eve is pretty active in the social networking site, A Band of Wives which was co-hosting the launch. Hip and happening Gabby Bernstein, whom I had never heard […] [Read More]
Daniel Clowes appears tonight in the Haight
I have a profile of Daniel Clowes coming out next week in the Datebook section of the Chronicle. I've been reading his work for more than a decade, but his new book, "Wilson," is probably my favorite. It's as funny as anything he's written, and there's an emotional heft that kind of sneaks up on […] [Read More]
Adam Johnson reading recap
Last night, Adam Johnson read from his as yet untitled novel about North Korea at the SFSU Poetry Center during the 2010 Gina Berriault Award ceremony. Johnson explained to the group of students, faculty, and friends of Berriault that the work is still in progress and began his reading by saying, "It is weird to […] [Read More]
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April 15th, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. The Poetry Center (HUM 512) San Francisco State University 1600 Holloway Ave. San Francisco, CA San Francisco State University's literary magazine, Fourteen Hills: The SFSU Review, is honoring Adam Johnson with the 2010 Gina Berriault Award tonight. He will read recent work and be joined by Northern Californian writer […] [Read More]
Join SF State at the "New Standards" re-release party!
Tonight! @ 7 p.m. SFSU Poetry Center (Humanities 512) 1600 Holloway Ave. San Francisco, CA "14 Hills: The SFSU Review" is a literary journal run solely by the graduate creative writing students at San Francisco State University since 1994. The journal recently published "New Standards: The First Decade of Fiction at Fourteen Hills" but it […] [Read More]
Interview: William T. Vollmann
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Great moments in zombie survival literature
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OK, so maybe this handy-dandy recurring feature — wherein anthologies edited by or featuring Bay Area writers are brought to the attention of you, the viewing audience — isn't a brief anthology, but more like what the kids call a round-up. Nevertheless, I like the heading, and dammit I'm sticking with it. Either she was […] [Read More]
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Toledo Fire Chief Luis Santiago said a Last Alarm Service is planned for Private Stephen Machcinski and Private James Dickman, the two Toledo Firefighters who were lost in the line of duty on Sunday.
The service is open to the public and will be held at the Seagate Center on Thursday evening from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. There will be overflow seating at The Huntington Center, and parking will be free downtown.
Santiago says seating is limited to 5,000 and he expects firefighters from all over the country to attend.
A private service will be held for the families at a later date.
There will also be a public showing for James Dickman at Cedar Creek Church in Perrysburg on Thursday, prior to the Last Alarm ceremony. The showing runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Private Dickman leaves behind a wife, 3-year-old-daughter and 1-month-old son. Donations to the Dickman Family Memorial fund can be made at any PNC bank.
Private Machcinski's funeral will be Saturday. In lieu of flowers, his family is asking that donations be made to the memorial fund for Private Dickman's family.
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The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp tried to seize and sell Cleveland thrift AmTrust last January but local politicians intervened. In the end, the bank still went bust 11 months later - a delay that may have increased losses to the U.S. regulator's funds. As Congress debates banking reform, AmTrust provides a useful warning that the regulatory apparatus needs to be kept free from politics.
Regulators had known for some time that AmTrust was troubled. AmTrust's chief regulator turned down the bank's request for TARP money last fall. It also hit AmTrust with a cease-and-desist order, instructing management to change lending practices and boost capital by December 31. When AmTrust missed the deadline the FDIC decided to step in.
But Ohio Congressman Steven LaTourette and Cleveland mayor Frank Jackson convinced Treasury and the White House to keep the regulators at bay. Bythe time FDIC finally seized AmTrust on Dec. 4, its tangible common equity – the capital it has to withstand loan losses – had fallen to $276 million from $943 million the year before. The cost of the bank's failure to FDIC: $2 billion.
The price tag to the FDIC would've been lower had it acted sooner, according to the Wall Street Journal. This isn't a new lesson. Congress established the Prompt Corrective Action doctrine in 1991 because the S&L crisis taught that to limit the cost of bank failures, it's important to seize troubled institutions quickly, while they've still got capital.
And the importance of speedy resolution is more pronounced with larger firms, whose deterioration can infect the entire system. Remarkably, Congress is poised to erect new political barriers that may delay pre-emptive action to corral systemically dangerous firms.


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Can you make up for the lack of sleep?
First part of this question is quite obvious:
- with naps or sleeping in on the weekends, can I make up some of the sleep I lack at night since most of us have those dreadful 9-5 workdays?
second part (which is harder) is if I realize I have been sleep deprived my whole life (teenage years, and early twenties) (but TONS during college years)
is it possible to make up for those damages later on or has it already set in and is going to permanently effect me?
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Sep 2 2013: Sleep Less Live More Book
This book was great for me. The method described to reduce the amount of sleep you need may not work for everyone, but I definitely had great results with it. For three years (until I got into my hectic college schedule) I slept exactly 5-and-a-half hours per night, by the book's method, and I had more energy and was more productive than ever. When I get back to having a normal schedule, I am going to start using this book's method again.
Be aware however, that the change doesn't happen over night. It took me almost a year to get down from 8.5 hours of sleep to 5.5 per night. You also need to practice a pretty rigidly defined lifestyle (with a set bed-time and no snoozing the alarm clock) to have any success.
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I dreamed about you all last night
We were in some tropical apartment
Horrible bathrooms
And toward the end
You were talking with me on the last day
And telling me that you weren't in love with me
That you couldn't be
And never were
And so I got up to leave and you kept tossing things to me as I walked down the hall
Out the door
Down the walk
My hairpins
My earrings
Ponytail holders
And I was catching them but wouldn't turn around
Because I didn't want you to see me face again after you said those things to me
It was awful
Am crying again just remembering
And I couldn't figure out how to get home because suddenly I couldn't read the signs and didn't understand the currency and couldn't ask anyone for help
I was looking for Magnolia Avenue and I knew it was around there and then I would be ok
Did I ever tell you I grew up on Magnolia Avenue?
6223 north
I remember asking you if you wee in love with someone else
and you didn't hesitate
"Then why isn't she enough? Why me?"
"She is enough"
That's when I left
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I dreamed about you all last night


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Obituary for Mary Margaret Morton
Rest in Peace real lady of Fayetteville.
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Scooter Tsunami
> a parking pass from $7 per semester to about $57, Gilbride said. A basic parking pass for a car is about $85.<
this should be an outrage. Four scooters can easily park in one car space if that is the criteria. Paper processing for either car or scooter abut the same.
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PUBLIC VIEWPOINT Grisham Analogy On Obamacare Off Mark
Everything is wrong with what jeffieboy has written.
It is that simple. He is not an American. He is a totalitarian who would like to have his ideas ruin the nation. He is beneath any consideration of relevance.
November 30, 2013 at 1:17 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Accentuate the positive
>As far as converting Medicare to private insurance goes that is exactly what the PPACA does. Under the PPACA the government mandates that everyone buy a minimum level of insurance from the private insurance industry<<
Are you completely off your rocker or your meds?
November 30, 2013 at 12:39 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
The United States always been ruled or strongly influenced by special interests.
Anyone who thinks differently is ignorant of our history.
Senators were once elected by the respective state legislatures as called for in our Constitution. They were the representatives for states' interest. Now they're elected just like representatives, by popular vote and a simple majority or plurality of voters is all that's required.
November 30, 2013 at 12:29 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Students dig for cemetery's ghosts
Another bit of history Arkansans don't like to acknowledge, Harrison Race Riots. They occurred elsewhere in Ark too.
November 30, 2013 at 11:52 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Accentuate the positive
I'm thankful that mycent, me, jeffie, and for millions just like us that
Tom Cotton, Tim Griffin, John Boozman
were prevented from converting Medicare into a
privatized, voucher system for the insurance industry.
November 29, 2013 at 7:09 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
J-Boy, the nice thing about American political pendulums is that eventually Repubs will control
the Senate. when that time comes they can restore the
filibuster-cloture rule to 60%. Or, they can make it more protective and move the needed majority to close a debate, cloture, to 70% and assure that nothing gets passed while their majority rule is in effect.
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The Pilgrims and us
>>They were part of the Religious Right. Or maybe the Religious Left, since the Pilgrims emphasized communal organization as much as they did individual rights....--Greenberg
Greenberg's ilk would have no problem labeling them "socialistic:"
Having undertaken, for the glory of God, and advancement of the Christian faith, and honor of our King and Country, a voyage to plant the first colony in the northern parts of Virginia, do by these presents solemnly and mutually, in the presence of God, and one of another, covenant and combine our selves together into a civil body politic, for our better ordering and preservation and furtherance of the ends aforesaid; and by virtue hereof to enact, constitute, and frame such just and equal laws, ordinances, acts, constitutions and offices, from time to time, as shall be thought most meet and convenient for the general good of the Colony, unto which we promise all due submission and obedience.
-- The Mayflower Compact, 1620.
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The Pilgrims and us
Face it Greenberg. The Pilgrims were a radical separatist group. They were run out of England and the Netherlands.
Here they litterally starved to death until the "savages" taught them how to do basic things, like grow and store food for the brutal winters. They were an ignorant lot. Their roots are still an ignorant, war making lot.
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Yeah, yeah deep down inside we are probably in love with BMW's X6 M even though we still think it's a confusing platform. It's becoming quite a success story in the aftermarket, especially internationally. Recently we showed off G-Power's awesome M3 Clubsport Models and now they've struck up an ambitious project by producing what they call the world's fastest SUV. Even though BMW's X6 M is not considered an SUV by BMW (remember, it's a sport activity vehicle) we all know what it is deep down inside.
Dubbed the Typhoon RS, G-Power's X6 M throws down 900-hp with a top speed of over 205 mph. To accomplish this, G-Power transplanted in BMW's M5 V10 motor and overhauled it with what they refer to as "Formula 1 characteristics." The motor was stroked to 5.5-liters and a pair of ASA T1-316 compressors were added for forced induction (similar to what's seen in their M5 Hurricane RR world-record vehicle). The motor is reworked with lower compression Mahle pistons, new rods and a forged 7-bearing crank.
With a watercooled intercooler to keep everything cool and an ECU tune, the X6 M drops out 900-hp and 640 ft-lbs of torque. The peak power is at 8000 rpms, showing off just how high-revving this V10 can go.
On the outside is a custom wide body and a set of 23-inch wheels. Upgraded brakes are included in the package with carbon-ceramic rotors and 6-piston calipers. Further weight is dropped with a titanium exhaust system, four carbon individual seats and the xDrive system is completely dumped. They state that the car is about 330 lbs lighter than stock.
G-Power is limiting production to five vehicles and can be ordered as a completely finished vehicle. And the price? Well if you have to ask, then you can't afford it… we're guessing.
GALLERY: G-Power 900-hp BMW X6 M
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Alberto Del Rio Joins Twitter, Nash Comments on Survivor Series, Hardys Bringing Back OMEGA for Benefit
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PLAYERS: Jeff Hardy, C. W. Anderson, Christian York, Kevin Nash, Alberto Del Rio
- Matt Hardy and Jeff Hardy will be bringing back their OMEGA Wrestling promotion, the one they ran years ago, for a "Chinlock for Chuck" event on January 15th, 2013 in Durham, North Carolina at Northern Durham High School. The event will benefit wrestler Chuck Coates, who is battling Hodgkin's Disease. Jeff, Matt, Shane Helms, Gunner, CW Anderson, Lodi, Christian York and others will be appearing at the event. Visit facebook.com/chinlockforchuck for more information. Here is the event poster: - Ricardo Rodriguez says he's finally convinced Alberto Del Rio to join Twitter. Del Rio can now be found on Twitter at @VivaDelRio. - Here are some comments from Kevin Nash about last night's RAW: "Just to set the record straight Kevin Nash….Me ,never held any WWF or WWE world title .Guess those Nash powerbombs really ****** Punk up" "Hope Punk stays champ always a good segment on Raw.You should be proud you surpassed Jimmy Carter tonight." "Feed me more in reverse sounds like who's next..Every
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Proposal to Amend GA Times & Location For The Winter.
January 9, 2012 in Draft Proposals, Uncategorized
This Wednesday we will be voting on a proposal to amend the times and locations of our General Assembly meetings. As this is such a critical change to how we will manage our organization, we urge everyone to have their voice heard on this subject.
We have been offered a space upstairs from City O City (2 Blocks from Civic Center Park) as a place to hold GA's and Teach-Ins during the winter. This proposal grants Occupy Denver members a warm place to organize and hold General Assemblies throughout the upcoming winter months. The addition of Saturday voting GA's on this new schedule is designed to empower folks who only come out on weekends with the opportunity to have a meaningful voice in this movement. When Spring comes we will resume holding all of our General Assemblies in Civic Center Park. The proposal is as follows:
What: General Assembly schedule and location change beginning January 16th. The new location will be the "Deerpile" space upstairs from City O City at 206 East 13th Avenue.
Why: To work more efficiently through the winter and grow our numbers in a convenient location. To make our General Assemblies a more inclusive environment for the elderly and people who cannot stand in freezing weather for 2 hours at night.
How: To change the schedule of voting GA's to be on Thursday @ 7PM upstairs from City O City and Saturday in Civic Center Park @ 3PM. Tuesday will be reserved for Inter-Committee meetings, or spokescouncil meetings (pending approval). Meetings will continue in this space, until spring weather is upon us.
When possible, teach-ins will be held in this space before GA's from 5:30-6:45 on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, & Friday would be utilized for Committee meetings in Civic Center Park.
The new location is 2 blocks away from Civic Center Park. This was the only location that was willing to donate this space to us and these were the only times available to hold such a regular event.


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"When trends inspire the way we live, they become fashion. This is true whether you're selecting an outfit or choosing items for your home. At KathyIreland.com, we believe fashion is both color and a destination. How? Easy. It's the colors you choose for yourself and the destination that you want to visit with your apparel."
The Miss America Organization Announces the Celebrity Panel of National Judges to Select Miss America 2015
Live on ABC Sunday, September 14 at 9PM (EST)
LINWOOD, NJ - The Miss America Organization revealed today the star-studded panel of national judges for the 2015 Miss America Competition. The renowned panel that will determine the successor to the crown includes a former Miss America; US Military General; Supermodel/CEO; Entrepreneur Extraordinaire; Executive Producer/Writer; Olympic Gymnast and Football Player/Author.
This diverse group of celebrities will evaluate the contestants during the competition in Atlantic City on September 14. Broadcasting live at 9 p.m. (EST) on ABC from Boardwalk Hall, the judges will assess the contestants prior to the final night of competition. The celebrity panel will score the contestants' performance in categories such as Lifestyle and Fitness in Swimsuit, Evening Wear, Talent, Interview, and an On-Stage question.
Accomplished in their respective fields, these national judges are experts in areas where today's young women excel. They exude intelligence, leadership, talent, physical fitness, and dedication to community service.
The national judges are…
Kathy Ireland: Supermodel, CEO, and Chief Designer of her own company. Kathy Ireland Worldwide® (kiWW®) is the design and marketing firm founded in 1993 by CEO and Chief Designer, Kathy Ireland. The mission statement of kiWW® is "finding solutions for families, especially busy moms™." kiWW's unique capability to design and translate fashion trends for all markets and price points allows it to develop product for a wide variety of customer tastes. Listed as the 28th most powerful brand globally by License Global Magazine, with annual merchandise sales over $1.9 billion, according to Forbes Magazine, the success of kathy ireland Worldwide® is the result of innovation, teamwork and dedication. According to Fairchild Publications, she is one of the 50 most influential people in fashion. Kathy's non-profit commitments include: YWCA Greater Los Angeles, NOMI Network battling human trafficking, Dream Foundation, Providence Educational Foundation, 911 for Kids/AEFK, Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation and the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. As a powerful advocate for Israel, supported the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) conference, with global leaders, including, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Shimon Peres and President Barack Obama. Kathy is a member of WIZO, and is honored by the ADL and the JNF.
|Marc Cherry: Highly successful writer and executive producer of numerous hit television series and shows, Marc Cherry has surpassed expectations when it comes to creating award-winning material for television's greatest networks. Beginning as a personal assistant to Dixie Carter on the set of Designing Women, his career has grown tremendously, serving as writer and executive producer of countless shows including The Golden Girls, its sequel The Golden Palace, Some of My Best Friends, The Crew, andThe Five Mrs. Buchanan's. He uses his innovative and creative imagination to take audience viewers to unimaginable places to meet some of television's most beloved characters. Marc got his second big break in 2004 when his original Desperate Housewives script was picked up for production. To date, the show has won 7 Emmys, 3 Golden Globes, approximately 33 numerous other awards and 110 nominations. Most recently, Marc's highly-acclaimed drama Devious Maids has premiered its second season this past year, acquiring positive reviews nationwide. In 2011, he was one of seven illustrious judges at the 2011 Miss America Competition in Las Vegas.
|Donald Driver: This former Green Bay Packer is an all-time leading receiver, a Super Bowl champion, Dancing with the Stars winner, New York Times best selling author and award winning humanitarian. Selected in the last round of the 1999 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers, Driver overcame the odds to become the Packers' all-time receiving leader in yards and receptions, as well as one of the most beloved players in franchise history. Donald parlayed his on-field success and charismatic personality into a spot on Dancing with the Stars. On his way to clinching the competition and taking home the coveted Mirror Ball Trophy, Donald introduced himself to millions of new fans around the world and has since served as correspondent for ABC's Good Morning America nearly 10 times, shared fitness tips with People magazine, co-hosted the popular daytime talk show The View and came out with his New York Times bestselling memoir, Driven, which chronicled his childhood struggles with poverty and homelessness. It was these struggles that inspired Donald and his wife Betina to create the Donald Driver Foundation. With core focuses in education, homelessness, career development and health & wellness, the work of the Donald Driver Foundation touches thousands of lives each year.
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|General Anne Macdonald: Brigadier General Anne Macdonald graduated from West Point in 1980 in the first gender integrated class, and subsequently served over 30 years in the Army. Anne is a senior Army aviator qualified as an UH60 Blackhawk pilot, a paratrooper and is air assault qualified.She commanded a General Support Aviation Battalion in the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and a Theater Aviation Brigade in Korea. She completed two combat tours, one in Operation Desert Storm, the other in Operation Enduring Freedom as the Deputy Commanding General for the NATO Training Mission (Police Development) in Kabul, Afghanistan. She holds a BS from the United States Military Academy and two masters degrees; one in System's Management from the University of Southern California and the other in Strategic Studies from the US Air War College, Montgomery, Alabama.Macdonald retired from active duty in 2011 as a Brigadier General with multiple awards and distinctions. Post military, she serves as a senior advisor for a non-profit organization and is currently an executive coach and seminar facilitator with True Growth Leadership Academy. She resides in Alexandria, Virginia with her husband, Major General John A. Macdonald, US Army Retired
|Lee Meriwether: Celebrating her 60th Anniversary this year, Miss America 1955, Lee Meriwether is also an iconic actress and humanitarian. Her most notable roles were as Betty Jones in the highly successful series, Barnaby Jones, for which she earned nominations for the Golden Globes and Emmys, as well as the iconic Catwoman in the 1966 Batman; The Movie. Lee has had starring roles in nine different series, including the original Today Show and her three-year run as Lily on The Munsters Today. She continues to work on stage, in television, and in feature films while staying active with her charity endeavors. She has served as Honorary Co-Chairman of the Crippled Children's Society, recently renamed Ability First. Live theater is and always has been her first love, which is why you can usually find her at Theatre West in Los Angeles, California.
|Gary Vaynerchuk: Gary Vaynerchuk is an ambitious entrepreneur, author, and CEO of VaynerMedia. He joined his family business in high school and became a lover of collecting wine, which lead to his first big e-commerce venture,WineLibrary.com and his video series Wine Library TV. Alongside his brother, he launched VaynerMedia (2009), an agency that helps Fortune 500 companies like GE and PepsiCo build their digital brands and social media voices. Gary is a captivating public speaker and story teller who wrote four books including The Thank You Economy (2011), and Jab, Jab, Jab Right Hook(2013). He is a strong voice in entrepreneurship and is well versed in the importance of hard work and responsibility that come with success.
As these successful individuals come together, they will bring their expertise and knowledge of their respective fields to the judges table to help crown our new Miss America. Tune-in to ABC on Sunday, September 14th to watch our esteemed panel of judges evaluate our 53 amazing contestants as they compete to be Miss America 2015.
To view photos or read the full biographies of this year's national judges, or for more information on the 2015 Miss America Competition, please visit www.MissAmerica.org.
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Kathy Ireland Worldwide (kiWW) launched the reVive Light Therapy systems in June of this year. Pricing in at $69 to $350, thereVive Light Therapy systems seem to offer an affordable alternative to at-home skincare devices. Having had the opportunity to review other skincare systems, we're familiar with how the products are supposed to work and what results one should experience.
First and foremost for any at-home skincare system is safety, for which the FDA says a resonating "yes" for the reVive Light Therapy systems. The next issue for devices of this type is ease of use and effectiveness. Focusing upon four key skin issues — anti-aging, uneven skin tone and hyperpigmentation, acne and skin healing and additionally pain relief, we weren't exactly convinced that one system could target an array of skin care problems plus reduce pain. But, we are fearless when it comes to testing out products for readers and forged ahead.
reVive Light Therapy offers four different systems, each utilizing various forms of light therapy to address a specific skincare and pain concerns: reVive Light Therapy Essential ($69), reVive Light Therapy Clinical C 60 ($169), reVive Light Therapy Professional "Cordless Handheld" ($249), and reVive Professional "Full Face" DPL Panel System ($349).
The system that we received is the reVive Light Therapy Professional "Cordless Handheld," which comes with three interchangeable LED heads, individual instruction booklets, goggles and a travel case. Beginning with the Blue Acne Treatment head (Because we happened to catch a zit) we attached the head to the handheld device and proceeded to treat the affected area for a one-day treatment cycle. The daily treatment cycle consists of 3-minutes in the morning and 3-minutes before bed. Bye-bye zit! Understanding that our acne issue was one spot, we wouldn't expect quick results for more severe acne issues.
Moving on to the Purple Anti-aging light treatment head, which requires 20-minute treatment cycles, we used the system for one week and noticed a marked difference in the fine lines around our eyes. The Purple Anti-aging light treatment head was also highly effective in reducing a sunspot on our cheek and increasing even skin tone! The approximate price of reVive Anti-aging Light Therapy Handheld System is $169 versus the latest anti-aging laser gadget that costs approximately $565. The laser is heavy, costly, inconvenient, and we don't trust the long-term effects of lasers versus innocuous LED light.
The last treatment to tackle was the pain relief. Utilizing the Red Pain Relief light treatment head, we did a 14-minute treatment cycle on our wrist. The first use brought marked relief and the second treatment offered complete alleviation of pain. As for reVive Light Therapy systems there are so many reasons why it's a win. Varying price points, total effectiveness, convenience and mobility. As we stated, we've used other at-home skincare treatment devices and they're heavy, not practical for travel and the prices are insane. So there you have it dear beautynistas and suavenistas, — TME's experience, and gold seal approval, with reVive Light Therapy systems.
reVive Light Therapy systems are available online at reVive and select retail outlets.
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September 3, 2013 Win Four Tickets to the Center For Birds of Prey in Awendaw, SC
Trivia Question for September 3, 2013: (Must answer via email by 8:00AM, Wednesday, September 4, 2013)
Name the oldest National Wildlife Refuge in South Carolina and when was it created?
This week's winner will receive four tickets to the Center for Birds of Prey in Awendaw, SC.
Last week's answer:
Although Cheraw was the first state park designated in South Carolina in 1934, Myrtle Beach State Park was the first to open in 1936.
August 27, 2013 Win a Delicious Prize Package from Charleston Cookie
Trivia Question for August 27, 2013: (Must answer via email by 8:00AM, Wednesday, August 28, 2013. Please include mailing address with entry.)
Summer vacation season is over for most of us now and hopefully many of you had a chance to visit one or more of South Carolina's fabulous state parks. Do you know which state park was the first one to open and when was that?
This week's winner will receive a delicious prize package from www.charlestoncookie.com
Last Week's Answer: Aiken, SC was once known as the Winter Polo Capital of America. This was back in the early 20th century when wealthy northerners would stay at Aiken's famous Winter Colony.
August 20, 2013 Win Family 4-Pack of Tickets to Edventure
Must answer by 8am Wed. August 21st and include name and mailing address with entry.
Today's Question: Name the city in South Carolina that was once known as the Winter Polo Capital of America
This week's winner will receive a family four-pack of tickets for a big day of fun at EdVenture Children's Museum located in the heart of Columbia's Congaree Vista, the capitol city's historic arts and entertainment district.
Last Week's Answer: South Carolina ranked 12th nationally in 2012 with a Real GDP growth rate of 2.7%
August 13th, 2013 Win a Family 4-Pack of Tickets to the SC Aquarium on Charleston's Historic Harbor
Question for August 13th, 2013 Answer must be received within 24 hours (by 8am Wed., August 14th) and you must include your street address:
This summer, South Carolina announced that 2012 saw an above average Real GDP growth rate for our state of 2.7%, tying us with North Carolina as the fastest growing state on the East Coast. Where does our GDP growth rate rank nationally?
You must include your mailing address in your entry. Only one entry per household. If there is more than one correct answer, a winner will be drawn at random.
This week's winner will receive a family four-pack of tickets to the SC Aquarium on Charleston's historic harbor.
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Last Week's Answer: South Carolina's 12 four-year public colleges had the nation's seventh-highest average tuition among all state-backed schools in 2011-12, according to The State newspaper's analysis of data released by the U.S. Department of Education last month.


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Criminal Section
The Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia (OAG) is one of two prosecutorial entities in the District, the other being the United States Attorney's Office. The Criminal Section of the Public Safety Division (PSD) of OAG prosecutes adults who commit certain criminal offenses within the District. Specifically, the Criminal Section prosecutes five primary categories of criminal offenses:
Criminal Traffic Offenses
- Impaired Driving Offenses
- Reckless Driving, Speed in Excess of 30 mph over the Posted Limit
- Leaving After Colliding
- Operating After Suspension
- No Permit
Certain Weapons Offenses
- Unregistered Firearms
- Unlawful Possession of Ammunition
- Possession of a BB Gun
- Possession of Illegal Self Defense Spray
- Possession of a Destructive Device.
Quality of Life Offenses
- Possession of an Open Container of Alcohol
- Disorderly Conduct
- Indecent Exposure
- Metro Misconduct offenses
- False Report to the Police
- Fishing Without a License
- Drinking in Public
DC Municipal Regulation Offenses
- Unleashed Dogs
- Counterfeit Vehicle Tags
- Vending Violations
Certain Fraud Against the District Offenses
- Tax Fraud
- Welfare Fraud
Impaired driving offenses are among the most egregious offenses prosecuted by the Criminal Section of PSD. In 2011, almost 10,000 people were killed in alcohol-impaired driving crashes in the United States. That means that someone is killed every 53 minutes because of an entirely preventable crime. Attorneys in the Criminal Section work diligently to prosecute impaired driving offenses and to ensure the safety of the District's roadways.
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Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
The Office of the Attorney General joins the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and over 10,000 law enforcement agencies nationwide in its mission to "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" during the annual end of the summer enforcement campaign beginning August 15, 2014 and continuing through the Labor Day holiday weekend. In 2012 10,322 people were killed on the nation's roadways as a result of an impaired driver. This equates to one person every 51 minutes. The District of Columbia reported 12 fatalities in 2012, and one third of those fatalities involved an impaired driver. This figure does not account for people whose lives have been spared but have nonetheless suffered catastrophic physical, emotional and economic injuries. Even more sobering, NHTSA reports that in 2012, 239 children age 14 and younger were killed in impaired driving crashes. In 52 percent of those deaths the child was riding with an impaired driver.
Holidays like Labor Day are particularly dangerous for encountering impaired drivers. In the past five years, NHTSA reports that over 800 people were killed in impaired driving crashes over Labor Day weekend.
In the next couple of weeks, law enforcement throughout the District of Columbia and surrounding jurisdictions will increase efforts to crack down on impaired driving. Suspected impaired drivers may face heightened penalties and mandatory minimum jail terms for operating impaired with minors in their vehicle, having certain types of drugs in their system, and for operating commercial vehicles, including taxicabs.
Acting NHTSA Administrator David Friedman urged motorists not to bring tragedy to the end of an enjoyable summer by risking your life and the lives of others after driving impaired. Impaired driving is a 100 percent preventable crime and there is simply no reason to get behind the wheel after you have been drinking, period. The alternatives are abundant: take a taxi or public transportation, designate a sober driver, or call a friend or loved one. Remember, if you make the choice to get behind the wheel after having too much to drink, law enforcement will find you.
Kids in Cars
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motor vehicle crashes are the number one cause of death of children ages one to fourteen years old in the United States. The best way to protect children in the car is to put them in the proper, age appropriate restraint and to use it the right way. All 50 states, including the District of Columbia, require child safety seats for infants and children fitting specific criteria. The District of Columbia also requires booster seats or other appropriate devices for children who have outgrown their child safety seats but are still too small to use an adult seat belt safely.
Imagine the risk to the improperly restrained child if the driver of the vehicle is also impaired by alcohol or drugs. NHTSA says that in 2010 17% of those deaths from vehicle crashes involved an alcohol impaired driver. To combat this grave statistic, for the first time in the District, impaired persons who drive with children in their vehicles are subject to mandatory jail terms, and the penalty increases when the child is not properly restrained. It is irresponsible for adults to put their lives at risk by driving impaired. It is unconscionable to endanger the lives of innocent children.
Useful Links
Traffic Safety Links
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
- DC Department of Transportation (DDOT)
- DC Department of Motor Vehicles
- Governors' Highway Safety Association State Child Passenger Safety Laws
Impaired Driving Prevention Links
- Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP)
- Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
- Century Council
- Family Medical Counseling Services (Substance Abuse Counseling)
Law Enforcement Links
- Metropolitan Police Department
- United States Capitol Police
- United States Park Police
- Metro Transit Police
Firearm Safety and Registration Links
Other Useful Links
- District of Columbia Superior Court (DCSC)
- United States Attorney's Office (USAO)
- DC Municipal Regulations (DCMR)
- Downtown Business Improvement District (BID)
- National Sex Offender Registry
- Court Services Offender Supervision Agency (Probation)
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I've been an amateur photographer for quiet some time and see myself become better and better all the time. A while ago I decided to go to university for a degree course in photography to turn my hobby in to profession. Although I don't sell pictures or offer services I do charge people who approach me. I usually took a portrait and gave one A4 and two 13x18 prints for £25 or so to make it worth my while.
Recently I've been in contact with a Photographer who offers services which range from about £200 to £500. For example, one of their offer is a 1-2 hour studio session for £200 and you get 30 6x4 prints in an album.
I've asked them how they gotten into the photography business and the reply was that it all started as a hobby and turned into a profession which they are now doing as a job. I was sent an email with loads of links. Some of them to picture profiles on Photography sites and some promoting their work on other peoples sites. So I went through those links and looked at all the images. Generally they were nice BUT most of them were just not what you would expect from a professional.
So I was thinking, you probably need to offer absolutely outstanding quality work or something unique to survive in a market that is overcrowded by professional amateur Photographers.
Any thoughts?
There are lots and lots of so called professional photographers out there whose work is quite frankly sub standard but if the client is happy then who are we to argue..
Well actually... it does impact of what proper professionals can charge. The client generally does not have the insight to make the distinction between ill equipped , ill experienced weekender and what I call professional. To them the weekender is half the price and often they will got with them for that reason alone. That is the reason I will do weddings now and then for friends and family after seeing a couple very very dissapointed after their so called wedding photographer charged almost £1000 for pictures which to be honest were awful.
So yes I agree with your statement, offer outstanding work to the client at a price that reflects the quality of it. You will get less work but you'll earn more when you do. Personally I would rather do less hours for the same (or more) money that slog my guts out on the cheap.
Also, judging by the standard of some of the work out there, being outstanding shouldn't be that hard.
Never judge a book by it's cover..
Partly to blame are the general public,they should look more deeply into someones background,e.g.their work,before booking.Moaning afterwards is a bit late.
Unfortunately,the cowboys of the business know the public are gullible and hoodwinked in believing what they are getting is first rate..in otherwords it's second rate.Perhaps third.
If the pictures appeared at a newspaper/magazine office they would be 'spiked'..or put in the bin.
From the point of the photographer,he believes his work is wonderful,we all dream,and cannot see anything wrong.
In this world,some people are very gifted as photographers,they have the eye and business acumen to go with it.This is rare.
We have loads of gifted 'amateurs' that could knock spots off of 'professionals',where do you draw the line.It's up to the world to judge them as great photographers.
One other thing,sometimes seeing for the first time,the pictures maybe brill in an album of your work-the next clients could turn out terrible.
It's the same with 'Britains Got Talent' TV show,as the judges said,first time round,Brill,second time around,and being live,you have second thoughts.It's never the same.
A great artist is PERFECT all the time.
Nobody ever went broke underestimating the taste of the public!
There are some dreadful photographers who make a superb living because they have the business skills. Also, many of the 80% of new-start professionals who fail within their first two years are excellent photographers.
You just learn to play the system!
Well from my experience in the last 6 months or so. Looking at my local competition, quality isn't high on the agenda (one exception aside).
Also some of the local wedding togs, well less said the better. One in question I'm positive has stock images on their front web page, as the lvl of the work in question is low inside there albums. BTW we are talking an established tog and not cheap.
So as the rest says, the public can be funny and its your business and people skills that sell more than your portfolio in most cases.
I wouldn't say a great artist is great all the time but the real trick is being good enough to keep the client happy even on a bad day...
Some of the less scrupulous photographers use pix taken at "portfolio days" or a seminars and this is getting more common. In both cases, the images would have been taken by the photographer concerned but under the guidance of a master.
You'll know this is the case if there are two distinct qualities of image on the website. As Uggy says, the better ones go on the front page, so look at some real wedding work.
I'm amazed how "professional" photographers get away with this for so long. BBC Watchdog recently "exposed" a Somerset full-time "professional". On the programme, a spokesman from the British Press Photographers Assoc said it was obvious from the website and pointed out which pix were stock.
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Only problem doing that, is that many for good reasons password protect the normal gallary on show for customers.... So Joe Blogs only gets to see a very short selection of photos and money on thats the "Portfolio Day" shoot.
I know what you mean on the Portfolio Days, I have been honest on some Ive did at a self set up shoot and marked it as so. I find honesty to be the best way, to the point I know its won me customers over other togs in my area..
In the old days (hark at me),it would be the local milkman/postman that would be doing a bit of moonlighting at weekends,snapping the local wedding,BUT under the wing of the local professional wedding photographers shop.
He(in charge) couldn't cope with all the orders flooding in...
That's when weddings were weddings,& churches had standing room only at weekends.Brides took turns at the alter.
Johnnie come lately has taken over with no rules,instructions,brief,anything...not even vetted for quality.
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A guy I know is a full time wedding pro, his cheapest package is £1750 and his normal rate £2250.
He is booked up for 7 months solid with only a handful of slots until may 2010.
His contract forbids any second shooters, guests or relatives from any form photography at the wedding insisting this is placed on the invitation and he takes a £500 cash non returnable booking fee deposit to reserve the diary.
He will often clean up around another grand on framed prints from relatives.
To watch him work, he really is in total command the second he arrives, dresses to impress and detaches himself from all distractions, reminds me of a royal buttler crossed with a bus inspector...
I think when people get Johnnys price they give the real guys a call and there is no shortage of those looking for the small handful of high end pro's.
What there is a shortage of is high end pros confident enough to demand what they are worth.
A couple of stories:High end snapper does wedding,posh do,the couple by the end of week seperate,mother-in-law goes spare,plates fly,honeymoon off...bridegroom runs off with bridesmaid..print order nil.Lost deposit.
Why do you need pictures....
Johnny jack the lad sets up camera at wedding (no experience,semi pro) because he cannot handle crowds,he gets the thumbs down from half cut guests,giving him grief.
Ends up a bundle of nerves,pictures half at sloop,brides eyes closed,captured mick the slob in background putting 2 fingers up,charge 50 Quid,a DVD...and Im off!,jobbie.
Stories true:in other words keep out of kitchen and retire from weddings.
I think it's shameful that people will charge for work they don't care about or don't have a feel for. Personally I'd not want to do a wedding unless I'd had specific training and had shadowed a wedding photographer. However I'm confident and good at people pics for small family events and intimate, thoughtful studies.
The only occasional difficulty I have is with some men (and some women) who think that because I'm middle aged and don't make a big song and dance about myself, that I'm simply a point and shoot snapper. I had someone ask me the other day if I knew how a compact camera works, and wanted to find out if I knew how to take proper photographs. I find that a bit tiresome but I let the results speak for themselves. Naturally though, I have a contract
What it comes down to is that we shouldn't take on work with the intention of ripping people off with substandard images.
LOL Suzi... Reminds me of something that happend to Sharon a few weeks ago... She was at the Falkirk wheel doing some shots for colledge. As she has just gotten her brand new shinny D300 she was desperate to use it for HDR and thus she was bracketing...
Well there she was sitting with the tripod low to the ground and about 5 other togs with various big cameras and interestingly not a single tripod.. She was blasting away with bracket on and could hear them all behind her talking and wondering. Next thing one of them walks up and asks is she knows she was on fast and she could see he was thinking she didnt have a clue what she was doing
So she answers she was bracketing for HDR and at 1ev on 9 and using AP, poor guy walked off looking confused Sharon just plods on lol. Cracked me up when I heard about it
A local lady who is wanting to become a social photographer will be attending a few weddings with me this year to help give herself an understanding of how it all works.The first she attended with me was last Sunday.
On the way home she told me how that the last photographer she shadowed was charging £300 per wedding, to attend from the arrival of the groom up until the start of the wedding breakfast. He would tell his clients that he is not a Professional and that if his clients could afford one then they should book one as apposed to himself.
Once he had taken the photographs, he would go to a local Supermarket, get all the images printed straight out of camera at 7x5 and deliver them to his client at thier reception. Apparently he is fully booked for the whole of 2009 and most of 2010.
The lady showed me one of his cards. His business title was 'The Budget Wedding Photographer'.
I am always again surprised of how little people think of their responsibilities in the job they do. I take pride in everything I do, especially my work and photography. As I will be studying I made myself a rough plan of how long it would take to become a competent professional and I was thinking:
3 years Bachelors degree + 1 year masters degree + about a year as an assistant to gain field experience + about another year to go through specialized workshops and trainings = about 5 or 6 years until I will be ready to offer any kind of good services.
I just can't get how some can think to offer professional services without having the necessary skills and knowledge. I find it creates a lot of problems for both photographers and clients.
Absolutely nothing against people making money from their pictures but offering professional services should really be left to the real professionals.
Edit: Paul that seems ok to me to offer something like he does as long as he is making his clients aware of everything but I was mainly talking about people who give themselves as professionals but in reality are not.
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Quote: As I will be studying I made myself a rough plan of how long it would take to become a competent professional and I was thinking:.................
Absolutely nothing against people making money from their pictures but offering professional services should really be left to the real professionals.
Good luck, but I think you are being a tad over dramatic. Many of those considered the best photographers in the world never had a lesson in their life. Photography is just a job like any other; it may or may not be a profession (this has been discussed in the forums before) depending on your definition.
Probably best to remember before signing up to those courses
"Those who can, do, those who can't teach"
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A map of the 20 miles I did on my bike today. Would have been 32, but I got a flat tire. Fucking kids with their fucking bottles. Little shit bags.
before and during. Keeping at it better than I am this blog.
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Here's the ride I did today. I think I can safely add 2 more miles as I had to bike to the Bike shop before embarking. Good times. Google said it should take an hour 40, but it was closer to 85-90 minutes. Go me
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Thursday: 1,825 calories in and 1 bike ride.
Friday: 2,125 calories and 2 bike rides
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Letting Go: How Junk Food Made Its Way Into Our Home
Like many parents, I was determined to raise my babies with a taste for healthy food. I obsessed, researching to find out if rice cereal really was the best first food, or if a homemade quinoa cereal would be better. I hovered, sure that a well meaning grandma would try to feed my babies cheese or, even worse, sugar.
Trans fats, artificial colors, GMO food, corn syrup — none of them were making it past my sweet darlings' lips into their delicate, pristine guts. I followed all the rules, raising the bar by making my own baby food from all organic ingredients. And I'm glad I did. Even with three children, the oldest 14, I know I made the right choice. We still encourage them to eat well by offering fresh, whole foods and explaining why that sort of thing matters. We want to make nutritious food a habit.
But we also have a mini fridge, stocked with things I never imagined in my home on a regular basis. Years ago, I received a small inheritance, which should have gone into savings. I bought a pool table. It's the perfect place to gather with friends and family, and gosh darn-it, I had always wanted one. A refurbished hotel fridge cabinet found on eBay completed the room.
The table brings kids to our house. Like most parents, I like my children nearby, where I can keep an eye on them, at least within shouting distance. Most teenagers don't appreciate unsweetened herbal iced tea, homemade granola bars with agave, and salt-free raw almonds. When I invite my grown-up friends into my home, we share special treats, like prosciutto, decadent cheese, crispy potato chips, a good bottle of wine. My children's friends deserve the same courtesy.
The snacks aren't altogether horrible. I usually have cheese sticks, packaged nuts, and healthier versions of things like snack mix and dried fruit. But the soda is real, not naturally sweetened. The cans are small, and I also stock juice boxes. (One in five teens prefers apple juice over soda, at least according to my anecdotal study.) The Diet Coke is mine, all mine; they know it's off limits. If they go through the sodas too fast, I have a simple solution: I don't restock the bar for a while, and no one complains.
Have your views on nutrition changed over the years? For parents, how strict are you about food?
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Is cheese really bad?
I share and applaud your healthy-eating ideas. I'm not sure this level of mea-culpa is necessary for some juice boxes and a few cans of soda.
I don't have kids, but from what you say, you've done a great job at getting them to appreciate healthful, real food. Maybe this isn't reasonable, but being somebody who is a big Non-GMO advocate, and tries to eat organic, whole foods as much as is possible and affordable, soda is my ultimate absolutely-not item, and I would never give it to kids, diet or not. I'd rather eat a McD's burger and fries than drink a soda.
I'm not a parent yet, but I appreciated this post. I guarantee you I will be that person who obsesses and hovers over what I feed my children. I already obsess over my pet's food, I can only imagine what it will be like with my own child! But I also agree that there will come a point where compromises will need to be made, and I will just hope that when that comes my children will have it ingrained in them to eat well, and make good choices and moderate junk food instinctively.
@annamasse Actually, I think the cheese sticks are good -- sorry that wasn't clear. And Whole Foods sells them for a reasonable price. I guess what I meant to say is that, even amidst the junk food, I try to keep some healthy choices. :-)
I can't see any harm in teenagers having a glass of soda once in a while. Or a McD burger. I think there should be exceptions to rules, because it's terrible to have parents who make no exceptions and you're the only child who is not allowed a can of coke, ever. I don't want my children to be afraid of food, but to be able to tell the difference between real food and junk.
I think annamasse was referring to your comment:
"I hovered, sure that a well meaning grandma would try to feed my babies cheese or, even worse, sugar."
@jess13 Ah! Thank you! I got confused because of what I said later about keeping cheese in the fridge. Yeah, I had been told by our pediatrician (and read) that we should hold off on feeding dairy to babies for a time. It's been so long, I can't even remember how long it was!
Calories are calories, and we all need a certain amount to get through the day. Some calories have more nutrition than others, but it seems to me fun has it's own nutritional value. I think it is important for kids to grow up knowing what is nutritious but also to grow up not feeling guilty for craving and enjoying fun.
@Deb-rah I am having this quote put on a bumper sticker. "Fun has its own nutritional value." Love it!
I agree with you. If you put your children on lockdown they won't know how to function outside of your hovering, and will likely seek out that which you've condemned just to see what all the fuss is about (sort of like sex).
My mom was a very health-conscious woman who cooked from scratch often (even while working as a single mom) and our pantry reflected that mindset. However, she did make sure to bring home 'treats' from the grocery store about once a month. Things like soda, ice cream, frosted flakes, jello cups were special things for us, and we understood through her method that they were treats and not things to be eaten all the time.
In this way I've grown up to be an adult who still eats this way, cooks from scratch, and occasionally eats fast food or buys the rare package of Oreos. I do try to cut out as much GMO as possible, but I'll still eat out in a restaurant that doesn't bill itself as organic. The balance is important. I do plan on making my own baby food when I have kids, (or at least buy organic in a pinch). As much to save money as to know exactly what they're eating when so young. I already have a large garden, so this should be fairly simple.
Why WOULD you feed dairy to babies? It's for baby cows, not baby humans. It's loaded with all sorts of disgusting things like pus and casein and it contributes to mucus build-up. If I was concerned about a healthy and organic diet, I certainly wouldn't have dairy in the house.
Totally helpful! Here I am reading a somewhat useful post about moderation and you come along and remind us that MILK IS KILLING US. Awesome.
I'm not a parent yet, and while I plan on feeding my children healthy food when possible, I will not be one of those parents who never let their kids touch anything that isn't organic/gluten-free/nonGMO/ blah blah blah. I agree with the above commenter that being too stringent and forbidding your child from ever drinking a coke will likely make them want to run to the first vending machine they see once they're out from under your thumb.
Also, I ate "junk" when I was a kid, and I turned out to be a very healthy adult, with good, balanced eating habits. I think it's okay to relax a little!!
Right on, hahaha.
@Lisa: You kind of made my point about being afraid of food. I have dairy in the house, my children drink it, and they are perfectly healthy.
Er, so does breast milk. And pus? Do elaborate....
not sure if your kids really want that particular soda? if so, then so. But my kids prefer the special treat of our local soda (Simpson Springs) or even an Izze; your kids and their friends might like it better? Still full of sugar, but no BVO or HFCS. just an idea.
I have three, and I just make food a non issue. Freaking out over McD's or soda just make their views on food worse. You want a snack? Grab a banana.. Daddy's out of town? Pizza delievery and and a two liter 'cause mama's not cooking!
@Lisa: you don't give an infant dairy, so your point is moot. Nice try, though.
My daughter is welcome to eat an unrestricted amount of fruits and veggies. If she's hungry, she's hungry and she shouldn't have to ask. I keep granola bars with whole grains on hand and microwaveable "natural" popcorn. She drinks water, milk and an occasional glass of juice. I do not keep soda in the house. When I do get it, it's a treat. Once a month, tops and it is the sugar-laden kind since I am convinced aspartame aggravated my grave's disease.
You've got to balance your sanity with your conscience. Right now, working part-time, I make everything we eat — no processed food. BUT when I go back to work full-time in a couple months, I'll have to compromise. I just need to decide what we're willing to give up. That's reality in a time-starved society.
Stop drinking diet soda!
Forgetting the soda/milk/fast food debate for a moment: How fun for your kids to have mini-fridge stocked with snacks for themselves and their friends. Seems being "packaged" in such a way would make most any individual serving items you put in it seem like a special treat, yet you can moderate the intake by restocking when you deem appropriate - will have to steal this idea when mine is a little older!
I always had a 'junk' cupboard in our house filled with cakes, biscuits, chocolate and chips that the children could help themselves to. My only rule was that they had to eat their dinner, too. They learned to self-regulate, and the junk lost its appeal as it was not given the status of treat, reward or forbidden fruit.
It is like a mini-bar that you don't have to pay $5/soda for! Fab - I want one in my bedroom:)
I freaked out on my mom for feeding my little one cheese once, but it was because she was quite constipated when she started solid foods (she was, and is, a white-carb lover) and cheese made it so hard for her to poop! Ah, the memories.
I have to say that I'm pretty strict! My husband and I joke about how our kids won't know what McDonalds is (unless the grandparents bring them! lol!) My husband was raised in Italy, where (in those days) children ate what adults ate and the only "junk" food they ate were croissants and maybe gelato! I KNOW when my kids are older I will have to become a little more lenient, however, I'm starting them off eating healthy, unprocessed foods now which I hope will help them appreciate healthier foods as they get older!
I think it's smart to start teaching kids how to moderate themselves when it comes to "bad but fun" treats, and how to keep it as a treat.
(But please don't mistake apple juice as "healthier" than pop. It's the same thing, loaded with just as much sugar. And please don't give me the "natural sugar" line, because that's just not true)
If you lived in Europe you would have to consider everything ready prepared foodstuff that you are buying. The scandal of horse meat in everything from frozen lasagne to Ikea meat balls is changing the way we shop.
@Hrhprincessfiona - nothing wrong with horse meat if it is sold upfront as such. Whilst consumers have every right to know exactly what is in their food, they should equally have the common sense to realise that processed food, in particular minced meat products, are the perfect way to disguise all manner of unpalatable 'ingredients'. Jamie Oliver did an 'exposé' years ago of what goes into chicken nuggets (basically, a'slurry of skin, fat, and gristle), yet people continue to feed them to their kids. What's more, this latest food scandal is no surprise, given the supermarkets' power to squeeze suppliers. Like BSE, it was a disaster waiting to happen. If this is what it takes for consumers to question their food choices, then at least something positive will have come of it.
Hi Pearmelon you are preaching to the converted. Horse meat is readily available where I live and popular. It is low cholesterol etc. but what is worrying many horses used in lasagne etc appear to have been race horses most of them have been dosed by vets using drugs dangerous to humans.
The tons of frozen meals removed from the shelves in France and Italy are being held awaiting decisions on whether or not they be passed on to food banks!
Time for lunch.
I want to live in a world where croissants and gelato are the only junk food. That would be pure heaven.
Anne, you are my favorite contributor at theKitchn! Did you clear out this fridge as part of the Cure?
I love that you spent your inheritance on a pool table. My grandfather wanted us to use his money on travel or education (and he meant that as a duplication - travel IS education). I spent mine backpacking through Europe and have never regretted it.
I pureed veggies and fruits for baby food. I was thrilled when another first grader had to show my daughter how to open a chip bag. Etc, etc. Mine are 16 and 17 now. They will try new food/cuisines eagerly and I'm so happy! They eat when hungry and stop eating before they are full. But they also eat plenty of junk. They drink sweet tea. They waste allowance on expensive theater concessions. And I'm happy for that, too. They are learning from their own experiences.