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I was putting on my face (that's what husband calls it) this morning after nearly a week of sporting my real face during Spring Break.
I looked in the mirror and groaned. I asked myself why I do this for work and not at home around husband and dog.
The answer is simple.
One, they love me unconditionally; even without my "face."
Two, I didn't want to scare the people at work.
As I put on my base (that is girl-speak for try to get even color tone but better than your real tone), I smeared on one side then the other, then across the chin and lastly, the forehead.
In other words, makeup splotched all over my face like a really bad Picasso.
I remember having one of those home makeup parties. Husband had to be smart mouth and ask what we had to make up, had we been having catfights. Men.
I'd had my first knee replacement so I hobbled around watching how everyone applied base.
Bree splats and rubs. Prof dot dot dots on each cheek and gently blends. Another put hers on both hands and used both hands to rub (not gently) on her face. I couldn't help but wonder how she washed it all off her face.
Others were the basic plop and smear and hope it's not streaked, like me.
The eyes were a much harder task. I found myself holding my mouth just right like each of them to get that line straight across the eyelid. There is an art to getting it straight. It's the mouth. It has to be scrunched up over to the side mascara and eyeliner are being applied.
Don't ask me why. It's pretty much universal.
I don't wear lipstick, so it was lots of fun watching others. The splats and rubs followed suit, as did the dot dot dots and the plop and smear. Even both hands applied with as much vigor as she did the rest of her face.
The universal lipstick trick is to make a taut "O" with your mouth. Why? Who knows, but it must work.
Blots are different. There's the blot blot blot. The blot and quit. And my favorite, the blot and wipe.
As anyone can see, putting on a face is no easy task!
Men don't appreciate what we women go through to look presentable to them.
Women know.
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Once the decision to sell has been made, the business owner should be aware of the variety of possible business buyers. Just as small business itself has become more sophisticated, the people interested in buying them have also become more divergent and complex. The following are some of today's most active categories of business buyers: Family Members Members of the seller's own family form a traditional category of business buyer: tried but not always "true." The notion of a family member taking over is amenable to many of the parties involved because they envision continuity, seeing that as a prime advantage. And it can be, given that the family member treats the role as something akin to a hierarchical responsibility. This can mean years of planning and diligent preparation, involving all or many members of the family in deciding who will be the "heir to the throne." If this has been done, the family member may be the best type of buyer. Too often, however, the difficulty … [Read more...]
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Selling one's business can be a traumatic and emotional event. In fact, "seller's remorse" is one of the major reasons that deals don't close. The business may have been in the family for generations. The owner may have built it from scratch or bought it and made it very successful. However, there are times when selling is the best course to take. Here are a few of them. Burnout - This is a major reason, according to industry experts, why owners consider selling their business. The long hours and 7-day workweeks can take their toll. In other cases, the business may just become boring - the challenge gone. Losing interest in one's business usually indicates that it is time to sell. No one to take over - Sons and daughters can be disenchanted with the family business by the time it's their turn to take over. Family members often wish to move on to their own lives and careers. Personal problems - Events such as illness, divorce, and partnership issues do occur and many times force … [Read more...]
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Buyers buy a business for many of the same reasons that sellers sell businesses. It is important that the buyer is as serious as the seller when it comes time to purchase a business. If the buyer is not serious, the sale will never close. Here are just a few of the reasons that buyers buy businesses: Laid-off, fired, being transferred (or about to be any of them) Early retirement (forced or not) Job dissatisfaction Desire for more control over their lives Desire to do their own thing A Buyer Profile Here is a look at the make-up of the average individual buyer looking to replace a lost job or wanting to get out of an uncomfortable job situation. The chances are he is a male (however, more and more women are going into business for themselves, so this is rapidly changing). Almost 50 percent will have less than $100,000 in which to invest in the purchase of a business. In many cases the funds, or part of them, will come from personal savings followed by financial … [Read more...]

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After a week of nothing, yesterday I burst out with an outline. I was lying in bed after waking up...an old idea suddenly crystallized around part of a new idea...and, bang! I had something to write.
Brings a couple of things to mind:
(1) Even when I'm not writing, it's on my mind.
and (2) I wish I had more opportunity to just lay in bed after waking up...seems that's a fertile time for coming up with something.
I hope to move into actual narrative writing sometime today.
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Respectfully,Dr. Bob
I also had an explosion of ideas for a novel I thought I was going to shelve and come back to later. I rewrote a prcatice scene that I had started for it and feel like it's worth keeping. I also figured out a bunch of backstory and intricacies. It may become my next project, in front of the one I was going to work on next. I'm not sure. Regardless, I wrote down all of the ideas and they'll be there when I'm ready for them.
Isn't it funny that 'wrote down' still seems more appropriate language than 'typed in' even though I actually did put the ideas straight into the computer?
So I did write, still not counting how many words but it wasn't as much as I wanted.
I did do a Letter to the editor for my local paper, which goes out tomorrow, a post to my blog. I critiqued a couple of stories on another site. No new stories even though I came up with a couple of ideas, neither are space opera or Urban Fantasy which I seem to be doing a lot of lately. Over the last year I must have done eight to twelve UF stories in a row, and a couple of others were between space opera stories.
Anyway, I did managed to do a little writing on my two novels, mostly on one.
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Ann Arbor, Michigan – Xitron, the prepress industry's leading independent developer and integrator of Raster Image Processors, RIP management and prepress workflow software announced that VGI Europe, the sales branch of Xitron serving Europe, Africa, Middle East and India, will relocate to the Maxet House Business Centre in Cheltenham effective April 1, 2011. The new facility houses Xitron's VGI Europe sales and development staff and will serve as a dealer meeting and training center for Europe.
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Police are asking for the public's help to find a 15-year-old Richmond girl who vanished after she left her house to go to school Wednesday morning, police said.
Sometime between 7 and 8 a.m., Brenay Gray left her house in the 5000 block of Solano Avenue to go to Hercules High School, according to police.
Brenay, however, never showed up to school that day, police said.
Her family is afraid that she may be a victim of human trafficking and are hoping someone has information about her whereabouts.
Brenay is described as being 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighing 160 pounds and has brown hair and brown eyes.
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Keeping a clean and healthy kitchen goes beyond wiping down counters and washing dishes. While it's important to keep germs and bacteria at bay, there are more ways that one that you can make your kitchen a safe, sustainable model of excellence that will make your mama proud.
These days, plastic has become a huge part of our daily lives, and the kitchen is no exception. But it's availability doesn't necessarily mean it's safe. In fact, plastic is harmful for both the environment and for people. It clutters landfills and our oceans, harming animal life and causing ocean dead zones. Many plastic food storage containers, while seemingly convenient, can leach toxins into the food it comes in contact with (especially acidic or hot dishes). We'll pass, thanks!
Fortunately, there are plenty of safe, plastic-free options out there.
Swap #1: Disposable Produce Bags → Chicobag Produce Bags
Starting at the supermarket, you are subjected to opportunities to create more waste and clutter, like the flimsy disposable produce bags. For produce, there are some great reusable options that will not only reduce your plastic waste, but even extend the life of your produce and bulk items.
This ChicoBag starter kit is a great alternative to single-use bags. There are 3 bags, each made of a unique material that is ideal for a specific type of food:
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The bags roll up and store in a pouch when not in use for convenient storage and are made from durable, machine washable fabrics.
Swap #2: Plastic Grocery Bags → Bonjournal Co Canvas Tote
A sturdy canvas tote can replace the piles of plastic grocery bags. This beautiful bag is made of thick 100% all natural Indian cotton canvas and has a reinforced gusset that allows you to fit tons of fresh farmers market goodies. The handles are reinforced, so you don't have to worry when you load up at the grocery store, you won't have a handle #fail. Plus, how CUTE is it?!
Swap #3: Plastic Wrap → Bee's Wrap
Once you've whipped up and devoured your culinary creation, you may have a few delectable leftovers to spare. Instead of stowing away food in plastic baggies and covering dishes with plastic wrap, there are more environmentally-friendly options that can do the job.
Bee's Wrap is an alternative to plastic wrap, made with organic cotton, beeswax, organic jojoba oil, and tree resin. Using the warmth of your hands to soften the wrap, you can create a seal to cover your favorite foods. When cool the wrap holds its shape. The beeswax and jojoba oil have antibacterial qualities that help to keep your food fresh and allow you to use the Bee's Wrap again and again.
At the end of your wrap's useful life in the kitchen, cut the wrap into strips to add to your compost heap, or wrap them around pieces of kindling and use as a natural and effective fire starter.
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One bag replaces up to 300 disposable baggies! These reusable storage bags are meant for use at home or on the go, and can be used for snacks, meals or travel. The transparent design allows for a quick glance at the contents inside, and the double-lock closure provides an airtight seal. (re)zip bags are freezer safe, and wonderful for fruit, sandwiches, and snacks. When not in use, the bags nest and compress flat for convenient storage.
While these sustainable swaps require a small investment up front, the long term health benefits as well as cost savings are completely worth the purchase. You'll be doing your part to keep plastic out of landfills and oceans while protecting your family from dangerous toxins.


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University of Central Asia Celebrates First Graduates of Certificate Programme in Mining Policy and Sustainable Development
On 19 December 2016, the University of Central Asia's Institute of Public Policy and Administration (UCA IPPA) celebrated the first graduates of its Certificate in Mining Policy and Sustainable Development (CMPSD). The eight-week executive programme for civil servants, experts, and civil society representatives involved in extractive industries was the first of its kind in the Kyrgyz Republic. The course aimed to develop a pool of informed professionals who can improve the quality of public discussion within the mining sector. It was delivered with support from the Canadian Embassy to the Kyrgyz Republic, the British Embassy to the Kyrgyz Republic and Aga Khan Foundation Canada.
Twenty one graduates received a professional development certificate in Mining Policy and Sustainable Development and a supplement detailing the study programme and learner's achievement in accordance with European norms. Dr Bohdan Krawchenko, UCA's Director General and Dean of Graduate Studies, congratulated graduates and remarked the programme is essential in promoting knowledge exchange and the sharing of best practices to the mining sector.
"The mining sector plays a pivotal role in Kyrgyzstan's development, and this certificate programme equips those engaged in this field with the tools and resources needed to understand the kinds of policies required for the sustainable development of this sector," said Krawchenko.
The Certificate in Mining Policy and Sustainable Development was designed to provide learners with an overview of issues involved in mining policy and to stimulate further inquiry. Delivered in Russian and English between September to December 2016, it comprised eleven modules and a colloquium. The modules included in- and out-of-class engagements with experts and a final policy project tailored to each learner's professional context.
The modules were delivered by international faculty from Columbia University, SRK Consulting, University of Queensland, as well as national experts from UCA IPPA, GIZ, Kyrgyz Mining Association, Kalikova & Associates and Eco-Solutions KG. The programme's final assignment involved learners defending their policy proposals at a colloquium attended by experts from the geological, economic and legal areas within the mining sector.
Results from a survey conducted after the programme, indicated all modules exceeded or met expectations of the majority of learners. Learners reported they acquired new knowledge and skills during the certificate programme (with 93 percent responding they gained "much" new knowledge). Importantly, 85 percent of learners found the course content was effectively contextualised for the Kyrgyz Republic and over half of the participants reported they have already started to apply their newly acquired expertise.
"As a course participant, I would like to thank UCA and IPPA for this endeavour. Such a programme, allows civil servants and other participants to gain new knowledge, learn best practices and apply them in the work place," noted Iskender Bainazarov.
Robin Ord-Smith, the Ambassador of the United Kingdom to the Kyrgyz Republic, emphasised the importance of the mining sector to Kyrgyzstan's prosperity and highlighted the need to create an enabling environment that attracts international momentum in developing the mining sector.
"The extractives industry is one of the most important contributors to global economic growth. Kyrgyzstan has significant untapped potential that could create jobs and wealth to the country. But to successfully do so, there is a need to create an international competitive climate to attract leading international companies and to ensure global best practice, transparent, sustainable and ecologically responsible development," noted Ord-Smith.
The Certificate in Mining Policy and Sustainable Development is part of a multi-faceted Mining Policy Initiative designed to promote an empirically-informed public discussion on mining policy that engages government agencies, the media, civil society and private sector. This 20-month initiative draws on resources within UCA and its partnerships with state and national government agencies, international experts, universities, donor agencies and non-governmental organisations.
In the next phase, IPPA will develop a peer-reviewed publication Towards a Sustainable Development of Mining in Kyrgyzstan: Policies and Practice that will capture materials and insights from policy dialogues held earlier as well as the resources developed for the Certificate Programme in Mining Policy and Sustainable Development and research produced by participants. Mobilising its existing networks of universities, international organisations and local self-governments in multiple regions, UCA will conduct a variety of dissemination events to engage a wider range of stakeholders to learn from the programme's results and findings.


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Crescent Funding Inc. cfun seeks to raise up to $288 million in an initial public offering, according to a filing late Friday with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Los Angeles-based blank check company plans to sell up to 28.75 million shares at $10 a piece. The company formed to effect "a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses," but has yet to identify and potential targets. UBS Investment Bank, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, and Stifel are listed among the underwriters.
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"The thing we really hate, I suspect, is the difficulty of getting hard things right rather than those who grapple with them. Yet we take it out on the hate figures. This only makes the difficulties greater, not least by implying that there is some obvious solution to hand which the politicians are wilfully ignoring. Handel's Messiah, quoting the Book of Isaiah, speaks to this collective failing with unrivalled power: "The Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us all." Once again though, they could be talking about the increasingly hapless Clegg."[Emphasis mine]Uh huh? The idea, if you can bear to read the piece, is that Clegg is suffering vicariously for our own flaws like the 'leper messiah' - an interpretation of Isaiah 53 which was subsequently incorporated into Christianity and applied to Jesus.
I wouldn't have dreamed of making the comparison myself, but Kettle started it so I thought I might continue... The New Testament accounts are obviously a source of debate but I don't think anyone seriously doubts that solicitude with the poor, the despised and the marginalised was central to the kerygma of Jesus of Nazareth. I like the edge to the Beatitudes that you find in Luke's account; blessed are not the 'poor in spirit' of Matthew's more ethereal account - just the poor.
What is more debatable is Jesus' attitude to power. I don't mean the disputes that focus around Jesus' injunction to 'render unto Caesar what is Caesar's' but rather whether he wanted power for himself.
For there is an interpretation of the events leading to the Crucifixion that have Jesus as the leader of an armed insurrection against Roman occupation. Against the historical background, it is by no means absurd. In traditional Jewish theology, the Kingdom of God ushered in by the Mashiach was a this-worldly affair. But the injunction to 'sell your cloak and buy a sword' notwithstanding, I don't think the gospel accounts bear this out. The promise of earthly power was one of the Devil's temptations that he resisted in the desert. That the messiah should indeed enjoy earthly power was what was behind Peter's incredulous response to the notion that Jesus would not seize power but die the death of a common criminal. That the writer of the gospel has Jesus rejecting this with the same form of words is obviously no accident.
How unlike Clegg who strikes a number of people, including myself, of being rather the opposite. For did he not succumb to the temptation of worldy-power? And for the poor - has he not passed by on the other side? His toe-curling 'alarm clock Britain' homily contains one reference only to the unemployed; he talks about those who have 'opted-out of work'. No mention of those who have been evicted from their jobs and have nowhere else to go in this undoubted echo of Osborne/Cameron rhetoric about the 'benefits culture'.
One would have thought this would be enough to explain why some people don't like Mr Clegg very much but if Martin Kettle feels there's some kind of mysterious superabundance of hostility that needs accounting for, he might want to factor in Clegg's piety prior to assuming power and his transformation into an imploding bag of poisonous self-pity afterwards.
Martin Kettle thinks 'Clegg-hatred' says more about us than it does about him. Allow me to demur. That his sympathies lie with the rich and the powerful says rather more about him. It suggests someone locked into a Westminster media bubble that has long since lost any sense of how the shoe pinches - not for the 'squeezed middle' - but for that growing minority who live their lives on the edge of desperation. If Mr Kettle was looking for people who suffer vicariously like the leperous messiah, like the scapegoat of Leviticus, for people who have become a lightening rod for our own discontents, he might have spared a thought for them this Easter.


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Speaker Iona the Fourth has been the Speaker for Retter for only 5 years. She ascended to the highest role of religious leadership at a remarkably young age, and her leadership has been questioned from nearly every angle. In a lot of ways her magical talent is one of the things that has commanded respect from all, and has been her saving grace as the war begins.
Born Grace Marthus, Speaker Iona the Fourth took her Speaker name after the first female speaker in the history of humanity. Before she rose to this seat she was born in a small farming community in Bracia. Her parents were destitute, and quickly gave her up to the local church to train as a priestess. She began to show her magical abilities by age 5, and trained in the ancient Retterian magical martial arts.
She trained with the church until age 20. After Speaker James the Third's untimely death, the Counsel of Bishops chose her from seemingly no where to take his seat. In the second year of her Speakership an assassination attempt was made on her, but the bullet was stopped in mid air by Iona IV. In a very public display of force, she trapped the would-be-assassin in a magical force field for seven days. Right before the man was going to die, she dropped the shield and healed him.


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Porsche finds top gear with BlackBerry design
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RIM gave BlackBerry a lap of honour this week, announcing the speedy arrival of a smartphone crafted collaboratively with Porsche Design.
The BlackBerry P'9981, officially unveiled in Dubai today, rocks up looking rather edgy, with a brushed stainless steel casing and leather back panel.
The P'9981 resembles a luxury version of the BlackBerry Bold 9900 and runs BlackBerry 7 OS on a 1.2GHz processor and 768MB of Ram. There's also a 5Mp camera, NFC capabilities and 8GB of internal storage which, as usual, can be expanded with Micro SD cards.
The P'9981 sports tweaks to its software, including a custom Porsche font and redesigned icons. Va va voom.
The Porsche Design BlackBerry P'9981 will be available in limited quantities before the end of 2011, RIM said, with prices expected to hit quadruple figures.
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Rolleiflex MiniDigi AF 5.0: A TLR for the Digital Age?
Charles Moore - 2008.03.24 - Tip Jar
I have to state my bias up front here: one of the more esoteric enthusiasms of my life is a passion for twin-lens reflex cameras, and I consider the venerable and near-extinct TLR to be the ne plus ultra of camera design configuration. For me, the combination of whisper-quiet operation, low vibration thanks to a minimum of moving parts, and the facility to compose one's shot on a two-dimensional groundglass screen's full negative-sized preview of the photograph (albeit reversed) rather than peering through a viewfinder or single lens reflex pentaprism made and still makes the TLR a pleasure to use.
Of course, the SLR, both in medium-format and 35mm (and more recently digital photography) has eclipsed the TLR for nearly a half-century now, but there are still a remnant of die-hard TLR fans like myself, and the TLR - particularly the legendary Rolleiflex - has acquired a sort of nostalgic mystique.
From its introduction in 1928, the Rolleiflex was the camera of choice for professionals, and for many advanced amateur photographers as well, for over 30 years.
However, the skill required to cope with the reversed focusing image, plus parallax errors in close-up work caused by the viewing and taking lenses being physically separated, and the fact that the TLR Rolleiflex did not offer interchangeable lenses, caused it to lose ground to the heavier, noisier, more expensive, much more mechanically complex, single lens reflex Hasselblads, Bronicas, Mamiyas, and ultimately Rollei's own medium format Rolleiflex SL 66 and SLX SLRs in the 1960s and 70s, not to mention the shift of 35mm from being regarded as a "minicam" format to the de facto mainstream standard.
The Rolleiflex TLR has never really gone out of production, and you can still buy one new today, albeit at an astronomical price. It's now more or less a special interest collector's item, although a highly functional one still capable of taking superb photographs.
The current line of Rolleiflex 2.8FX and 4.0FW (wide angle) cameras are classical twin-lens reflex cameras with the advanced exposure-control options of a modern Rolleiflex. State-of-the-art TTL metering and autoflash control are a combination of tradition and progress. In all other respects, the classic Rollei's time-tested features have been preserved, such as the folding crank advancing the film with a rapid back-and-forth movement, at the same time setting the shutter and stepping the frame counter without making multiple exposures impossible.
When I made part of my living as a wedding and portrait photographer back in the 70s, my workhorse camera was a Rolleicord Vb twin-lens reflex , the no-frills, entry-level version of the Rolleiflex. With its razor-sharp Schneider Xenar lens and 2-1/4" square (6x6cm) negative format, that old Rollei recorded many superb images.
I even have an optional conversion kit that allows the big Rollei to take 15 35mm-sized, or square "Superslide" exposures on 120 roll film rather than the standard 12, a wide angle adapter, two diopters of parallax-corrected close-up lenses, and a few filters.
Speaking of square formats, which were necessary for the TLR's waist-level groundglass focusing screen, some folks considered them a compromise, but in actual practice the square format only required a modest amount of cropping to reach the standard 4" x 5" and 8" x 10" print formats. Taking square negatives leaves your options open for sectional enlarging to obtain horizontal or vertical pictures without determining composition right from the beginning, and with a negative area almost four times that of the 35 mm format, you have plenty of cropping latitude without compromising image quality.
A TLR camera, held at waist level, never stares the subject in the eye. People tend to go on looking and acting naturally instead of posing for the camera - grown-ups as well as small children and even animals. With this type of viewfinder, you can also hold the camera very low or even place it on the ground when the shot requires that. And you don't have to lie flat on your belly yourself, or in "spycam" mode, even shoot around corners or in "periscope" mode without revealing yourself. Because you look down into the ground glass hood, you can stand facing one direction with the camera pointing elsewhere - great for candid work!
I like square-formatted compositions anyway. It's what I grew up with. My first camera used 127 roll film (a 1-5/8" x 1-5/8" or 4cm x 4cm square negative format), as did the ubiquitous Kodak Instamatic 100 series snapshot cameras of my youth in the 1960s that used 126 size drop-in film cartridges. (BTW, there were a few professional grade 127 cameras, including the Baby Rolleiflex).
Back from the Brink
Just when I had sadly resigned myself to the TLR being a relic of a bygone age, the concept got rescued, sort of, by the ascendancy of digital photography. Back in 2006, Rollei's US distributor (Rollei is still very much in business making both high-end professional SLRs, film and digital, as well as consumer point and shoot cameras, and yes, they will even sell you a real TLR Rolleiflex 2.8 or 4.0 wide-angle) Direct Source Marketing released a new twin-lens reflex camera built by Komamura Corporation (originally introduced in Japan in 2004) that was the spitting image of the Classic Rolleiflex, with two lenses, one above the other. a hand crank lever, a hooded viewfinder, a bright metal accented coal-black casing, and the Rolleiflex logo. What was different is that the Rollei MiniDigi was much smaller and digital, retaining the look and feel of the original, but fitting in the palm of your hand or pocket.
The hand crank is functional, but instead of advancing film (which it doesn't use), the Rollei MiniDigi's crank prepares the camera for the next shot. The classic popup hood and viewfinder also provided the original's "Sportsfinder" function for quick framing of action shots, However, the viewfinder screen used a color LCD instead of the original ground glass, and the image is not reversed, which would eliminate one of the major objections to TLRs from amateurs.
And happily, the Rolleiflex MiniDigi maintained a square picture format just like the film Rollei TLRs do. The square format means no shutter opportunities or valuable seconds are lost choosing between horizontal or vertical composition. Just look down into the viewfinder at waist level, aim, and shoot.
Very cool, but there were some disappointing aspects as well. While the MiniDigi incorporated digital camera technology, including SD memory cards, white balance, and fast shutter speeds, but had a very pedestrian (even by 2004/2006 standards) 3-megapixel sensor offering only modest resolutions of 1760 x 1760, 1280 x 1280, or 640 x 640 pixels, and the manufacturer conceded that it was really more of a toy and conversation piece or collector's item and not really intended to be a full-featured digital camera.
Megapixels are not the only factor in rendering high digital image quality: The lens is probably of greater practical importance. The MiniDigi had a five element lens, but it was fixed-focus, which definitely didn't speak "serious camera", even at the hefty $350 price. Nevertheless, it quickly sold out.
Fast forward to 2008. Last week Direct Source Marketing announced the upgraded MiniDigi AF 5.0, which now comes in red as well as the traditional black.
The new MiniDigi AF (auto focus) 5.0 incorporates some significant performance upgrades, including a 5 MP image file from a 3 MP CMOS sensor; autofocus (between 10cm/4" and infinity); and a 1.1" TFT display (up from the previous 0.9" unit), which allows you to preview and review images on a very clear monitor located at the top of the camera (as it is on the full-sized Rolleiflex TLR).
MiniDigi AF 5.0 will be available through specialty retailers. Pricing is expected to be $399 MSRP.
Besides the features unique to Rolleiflex, the MiniDigi incorporates digital camera technology - Mini SD memory cards w/SD card adapter, white balance, fast shutter speeds, 5 MP sensor (which is still modest by current standards, but should be adequate for general photography, LCD monitor, etc., and as noted is also available in a limited-production "Italian Red" version as well as the original black.
Personally, I still prefer the classic black & chrome.
So, is the MiniDigi AF 5.0 now a serious camera? Well, it's more serious than the original model, but no, not really. Still, I sure would love to have one!
For more details on the Mini Digi AF 5.0, see last week's press release. For more information, lore, and discussion about twin-lens reflex cameras, visit RolleiCafe.com.
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I like good shit. I'll bet you do too. Would you KNOW good shit if it jumped up and bit you?
Good Shit, as defined by the Michele-vision dictionary, (And, yes, it does exist) is an item that has the quality of fine craftsmanship applied to fine materials, i.e. high thread-count sheets in Egyptian cotton, satin lined wool pants, etc. *note…EXTRA good shit has a twist of the unusual which may, or may not be accidental. The term "woogly" applies here, but that is yet another day's blog.
Now apply that to Art and the like, now some of that is subjective, but high quality stands out in a crowd. If you scrutinize closely, you may ask yourself some simple questions:
1) Does the Artist have a command and an understanding of his/her medium's capabilities…did they push the envelope in any way? Take any risks? Do something beyond the border?
2) Are the materials top quality? Does the piece have any rough or sharp edges? Any liability issues pertaining to potential injury? (not that you will get hurt on a painting, but say, a metal sculpture, or a glass item)
3) Is the item complete and ready to use/display? With jewelry, is a chain provided with a necklace? A canvas—is it gallery wrapped or does it have a frame. A hanger provided on the back? Does it have a paper sealed backing? Is it signed? Numbered in a series?
4) Is it durable? Will it be passed onto the next generation? Will anyone fight over it in your Last Will and Testament? (I like this category) Standing the test of time is a good one. My jewelry is heavy, and when I make it I ask myself the question "Can I wing at your forehead and raise a lump?" If the answer is yes, then I have done my job.


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Vaccines are supposed to save lives? Then why are Infant Mortality Rates (IMR) highest in countries with the most vaccinations mandated? http://www.thehealthyhomeeconomist.com/2011/05/new-study-more-vaccines-increase-infant-mortality-rates/ and http://het.sagepub.com/content/early/2011/05/04/0960327111407644
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Triathlon equipment
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The special needs of triathlon competitions have led to the development of a whole range of specialized clothing and equipment.
- 1 Triathlon-specific swim equipment
- 2 Triathlon-specific cycling equipment
- 3 Triathlon-specific running equipment
- 4 See also
- 5 References
- 6 External links
Triathlon-specific swim equipment[edit]
Typical equipment for a swim includes a cap, goggles and a swimsuit and/or wetsuit. Usually, participants must wear a swim cap provided by the event. For safety reasons, the swim caps are generally brightly colored for high visibility. The colors may categorize swimmers by event (e.g. Olympic, Sprint) or by heat.
Any artificial propulsion device, e.g. fin, sock, glove, paddle or flotation device except a wet suit, is prohibited. Snorkels, however, are a gray area. Triathlon Canada, Australia Triathlon, USAT and ITU do not specifically disallow snorkels. British Triathlon does not list snorkels as part of the accepted equipment, thus they are disallowed.[1] For safety reasons in open-water events, some federations permit special inflatable flotation devices; though activating the device will usually disqualify the swimmer, it can be used to float if the swimmer experiences difficulty.
Because most triathlon swim stages are conducted in open waters (lakes, rivers, or oceans) which are often cold, many early races allowed wetsuits. However, typical wetsuits manufactured for snorkeling or water skiing are not optimal for triathlon, because the sleeves generally restrict the range of motion too much for comfortable stroking during the swim. Modern triathlon wetsuits were invented by Dan Empfield in 1987 and are customized to the needs of triathletes, and generally incorporate the following features:
- Thinner and/or more pliable rubber near the shoulders, sleeveless versions are also available.
- Long zippers and sometimes wrist/ankle zippers to facilitate quick removal during transition.
In addition, tri wetsuits have a very smooth, but often fragile, surface. This slick surface helps to reduce water friction and allow a faster swim, but it would be easily destroyed by contact with a sandy surfboard. Another advantage of a wetsuit is the added buoyancy. It provides triathletes with a considerable advantage.
Rules vary by event, but typically wetsuits are allowed only if the water temperature is below a specified threshold on the day of the event (e.g. 26 °C, 78 °F). Any athlete has the option of wearing another style of swimsuit allowed by the rules at any temperature. As of 2013, triathlons sanctioned by USAT also have a wetsuit thickness rule. No wetsuit with a thickness of greater than 5mm may be used. Most triathlon wetsuits have thicknesses of 3mm to 5mm, but the new rule likely affects some models and older wetsuits.[2]
Unfortunately, most triathletes do not have the luxury of an open water swim environment near where they train, and year-round outside training can be difficult in cold climates. Several swim training products have been created to address this issue including ergometers like the Vasa Swim Trainer or compact swimming treadmills like Endless Pools.
Trisuits may also be used for the swim, bike, and run. They are made out of a swimsuit material and usually have some form of chamois.
Triathlon-specific cycling equipment[edit]
Triathlon bicycles[edit]
Triathlon bicycles are a variant of road-racing bicycles, designed primarily to optimize aerodynamics. Since in most triathlons, cyclists do not draft as in many other forms of road racing, triathletes can gain a significant advantage by riding a bicycle which reduces wind resistance. The most obvious features of a triathlon bicycle are the handlebars, commonly known as "aero-bars" (see below).
In addition, many components of a triathlon bicycle are designed with an aerodynamic profile: frame tubes have an oval or teardrop (instead of circular) cross-section; handlebars may be flat instead of round; wheels may have fewer spokes, or even be carbon fiber tri-spokes or discs rather than conventional spoked wheels. Lastly, a number of "radical" bicycle frames that are illegal in road cycling are still legal in triathlon, so "nontraditional" frame designs are also common, including Zipp 2001, Softride, and Kestrel.
Tri bikes generally have a very "aggressive" geometry, meaning steep (close to vertical) tube angles and a low stem and handlebars relative to the saddle. This position helps to improve aerodynamics by lowering the cyclist's torso and creating a smaller overall "drag profile". In addition, many triathletes feel cycling in this position helps preserve the muscles used in running by emphasizing pedaling with non-running muscle groups.
The concept of a tri specific bicycle was pioneered by Ralph Ray and Dan Empfield in the late 1980s. Tri bikes are generally very similar to time trial bicycles used in time trial races. In 1989, Empfield designed the Quintana Roo Superform, a triathlon specific bicycle "built from the aerobars back" which provided an aerodynamic advantage as well as more power when in the "aero" position. Empfield's bike had 650c wheels and an 80 degree seat angle which was unique to the period. Many professional triathletes were skeptical of the "steep" design at first but when Ray Browning rode it at Ironman New Zealand breaking the bike and overall course records and left the bike leg with a 30-minute lead over rival Scott Tinley, the concepts were here to stay.
The aerodynamic shape causes somewhat higher weight, even if carbon fiber is used. In very hilly races where a lot of time is spent in slow uphills, a low-weight traditional road bicycle might be preferred.
Aerobars, also commonly referred to as "tri-bars," are handlebars designed to reduce the cyclist's wind profile. Triathlon played a key role in the development of cycling with an aero geometry during the 1980s. Aerobars are used in other forms of cycling, such as time trials and some events in track cycling.
Instead of the familiar curved "drop bars" of road bicycles, aerobars are mounted to a set of "pace bars" or "bull-horns". A pair of bars stretches straight forward from the center of these handlebars at the stem of the fork. Padded cups or pads in the middle of the bars support the athlete's elbows and/or forearms while the hands are stretched forward to hold the center bars. This position keeps the rider's elbows in close to the body and lowers his or her torso compared to the usual upright position.
The brake levers are mounted on the side horns; the rider will hold these instead of the center bars when braking or maneuvering is required. Often the shifters for the derailleur gears are mounted at the tips of the aero bars allowing the athlete to change gear ratios without compromising their aerodynamic position.
Riding with aerobars is facilitated by adopting a steep seat-tube angle, often referred to as an "aggressive" geometry. The forward nature of this positioning is not as easy to control as traditional seat tube angle and upright position. Maneuverability is compromised for an aerodynamic body position when a bike is fitted with low aerobars.
The International Triathlon Union regulates the size of aerobars used in competition for draft-legal races. Triathlons allowing drafting promote cycling as a group on the cycle leg of the triathlon, allowing athletes to compete with a very aggressive geometry compromises safety as maneuverability is reduced. Professional triathletes competing in these races use "shorty" aerobars mounted on traditional drop handlebars.
Triathlon shoes[edit]
Triathlon shoes are similar to other forms of cycling shoe used in racing, with automatic binding cleats (clipless) that snap the cyclist's feet to the pedals. Tri shoes are often optimized for this approach: they may be padded to allow comfortable use without socks, have holes to allow water from the swim to drain easily, and have only one or two velcro straps for ease of fastening rather than the three straps, laces, or ratcheting buckles found on modern road racing shoes. It is not uncommon for the Velcro straps used to close from the outside of the foot inwards, this non-traditional configuration keeps the opened straps away from the chain and bicycles, preventing the possibility of entangling them if pedaling with unstrapped shoes early or late in the race.
Many competitive triathletes choose to leave their shoes clipped onto the pedals for the entire duration of the race in order to save time during transitions. This means the athlete is jumping onto the bicycle with wet, bare feet after the swim, and will pedal up to a reasonable speed, with his or her feet sitting on top of the shoes, before pausing to slip the feet inside the shoes and fasten them. Likewise, the athlete will pull his or her feet out of the shoes while coasting up to the bike-run transition area and run barefoot into the transition corral rather than attempt to run on the awkward cycling cleats.
Hydration systems[edit]
As with everything else, triathletes often strive to make their water bottles as aerodynamic as possible, and often to reduce the need to reach for a water bottle - which may interrupt pedaling and slow the racer down. Triathletes have tried placing water bottles in unusual locations, such as in a bracket behind the saddle, on the theory that the bottles are shielded from the wind by the body. However, a recent wind-tunnel study by Triathlete Magazine discovered that this approach is actually counterproductive because it interrupts the laminar flow of air down the athlete's curved back. A 2003, wind tunnel study by Dan Empfield found that the best configuration was a single water bottle on the bike's downtube (it smoothed airflow to the seat tube and rear wheel). This caused less drag than having no waterbottle at all. The most drag was 2 water bottles; one on the down tube and one on the seat tube.
A number of products have been created to satisfy triathlete's demands for aerodynamic hydration systems. Examples include the Aerodrink system by Profile Design, an aero bottle that hangs from the handlebars with a straw so the athlete can drink without using his hands; and the Neverreach system, a teardrop-shaped reservoir mounted behind the seat with a tube running up to the handlebars. In addition, certain high-end triathlon bicycles have a hydration system integrated into the frame's tubing itself.[3]
On long-distance triathlons, the participants will get filled bottles by the organiser during the race as replacement for the used ones. If using special bottles, the received bottle should be emptied into own bottle, and immediately thrown. Bottles hanging from the handlebars are generally prepared for this. To throw bottles outside aid stations is not allowed. In Ironman own aid suppliers are not allowed.[4]
A vast array of low-weight and/or aerodynamic wheels exist for racing bicycles. Some (such as wheels with an aerodynamic ring, flat spokes, and fewer spokes than the traditional 32) are legal for use in most cycling events, while others such as carbon-fiber tri-spokes (wheels with only three large, rigid spokes) generally are only legal in triathlons and time-trials. Typically wheels that are lighter are preferred and, although this is an obvious consideration, it is not the only one. Higher profile wheels (larger rim) are conducive to laminar flow of air past them more so than traditional thin rimmed wheels.
Solid disc wheels are used as well, though in outdoor settings these are generally not used on the front wheel because they are difficult to handle in crosswinds. Disc wheels provide a significant aerodynamic advantage when mounted on the rear wheel improving laminar flow over the rear half of the bike. Recent developments in technology have given rise to disc wheels with a dimpled surface like a golf ball, also in the name of aerodynamics. Disc wheels are not permitted at the Ironman World Championships in Kona Hawaii, as large crosswinds are not uncommon and present an unsafe situation to athletes.
Some triathlon bikes use 650c wheels (a nominal diameter of 65 centimeters) rather than the conventional 700c wheels used on nearly all road bikes. The smaller wheels weigh less, have a smaller cross-sectional area (reducing wind resistance), and reduce the overall wind resistance of the bicycle by bringing the frame and cyclist closer to the ground. A potential drawback is that the smaller diameter means a higher curvature at the tire's contact patch, which increases rolling resistance. Which effect is more prominent depends on the cyclist and the windiness and steepness of the course.
Other components[edit]
Many triathletes can be quite fixated with improving the aerodynamics and lowering the weight of their bicycles. As a result, the triathlon industry has developed a whole host of components which improve myriad characteristics of the bicycle. Examples include chainrings which have no holes or gaps (increasing aerodynamics a minuscule amount at the cost of a few grams of weight), brake and shifter cables which run inside the bicycle frame, and components of all sorts made from carbon fiber composite rather than steel or aluminum, in order to save weight.
Triathlon-specific running equipment[edit]
Elastic shoelaces[edit]
Triathletes often lace their running shoes with elastic shoelaces. This allows them to pre-set the tension of the laces but then to pull on the shoes without stopping to tie the laces. This saves a few seconds of time during the bike-to-run transition.[5] The most popular brands of such laces that are designed specifically for triathlon are Lock Laces, Speedlaces, and Yankz.[6]
Holes in sole of shoe[edit]
Shoes with holes in the bottom allow water to drain out so that they do not become saturated and heavy, which can happen in long races like Iron-Man and Half-Iron-Man and can become very painful and annoying. Triathlon running stages are generally held later on the day compared to running races, creating a hotter temperature. Certain triathlon specific brand shoes already have holes in them for drainage.[7]
Socks are avoided, especially on shorter races, to give faster transitions, as they are not legal in swimming. If they are used they should be fast to put on. Not using socks can cause abrasion which might be painful. Triathletes should practice running the intended distance in the racing shoes without socks. There are triathlon specialty shoes with seamless insides, prepared for long distances without socks. On the Ironman distance some athletes use long compression socks in the expectation that an enhanced endurance will compensate for the extra time spent to put them on.
See also[edit]
- ^ "Are snorkels legal for racing?". PowerTri.com. Retrieved 9 December 2013.
- ^ http://triathlonwetsuitstore.com/what-the-new-usat-wetsuit-thickness-rule-means-to-you/
- ^ Specialized Bicycles S-Works Shiv DI2 Archived 2012-06-03 at the Wayback Machine.
- ^ ATHLETE INFORMATION GUIDE See page 15
- ^ Lynda Wallenfels. "Tips for Faster Triathlon Transitions". Run the Planet. Retrieved 2010-06-26.
- ^ http://triathlonwetsuitstore.com/stretch-laces-review-speedlaces-yankz-and-lock-lace/
- ^ "Scott T2 Pro Review". Active Gear Review. Jan 17, 2010. Retrieved 2010-06-26.
External links[edit]
- Equipment Checklist - Raceday Equipment Checklist


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If this describes you, then the interdisciplinary studies Bachelor of Arts degree at North Greenville University may be the best option for you. Here, NGU's Interdisciplinary Studies (B.A.) Department faculty members are prepared and willing to help you begin your own successful and unique career.
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As an interdisciplinary studies (B.A.) major at NGU, you will spend much of your time growing as a broad-based integrator for Christ; crossing disciplinary borders while thinking per crucem ("through the cross"); building a major responsive to your career calling while coming to a fuller understanding of what your calling is; and, therefore, learning about the world and about yourself. You will focus on cutting-edge skills and predispositions such as holistic thinking, synthesis, metacognition, the active imagination, global awareness, multimodal communication, accountability and leadership, impact-based learning, and career flexibility.
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The curriculum within the Interdisciplinary Studies (B.A.) Department at NGU is, by design, one that allows students to tailor-build their own interdiscipline, as they select courses from two or more existing disciplines. As an interdisciplinary student, you take two key interdisciplinary seminars meant to direct and shed light on the process of integrating your respective fields. A deeper integration attends this process, one where you learn to bridge head and heart, as well as classroom and real world.
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"If it were not for the interdisciplinary studies degree [at NGU], I would not have been flexible enough to move from local missions to affordable housing developer to public official and now to a private real estate investment firm."
"In my linguistic studies, I discovered a passion for language that has laid an excellent foundation for all of my future endeavors."
"My professors combined biblical teachings and the methods of the business world in a way that made me want to be excellent in my field of study because I was representing Christ first within my profession."
"Being a student at North Greenville has been a complete blessing. My time here has allowed me to pursue the heart of Christ while embracing the nations. For so long, I desired to share the love of Jesus crossculturally, and at NGU I was able to do that very thing."
"The interdisciplinary studies program prepares you in ways that no other degree can.
"I was not only taught facts that I needed to memorize for an exam, but also given the skills necessary to know how to use all of my available resources to accomplish complex problems."
"North Greenville has been challenging, rewarding, and helpful. God has shown me how to love Him and obey His commands along with loving others. Studying both psychology and education has allowed me not only to see people for who they are, but to meet them where they are."
"I wasn't sure what I wanted to do, but the interdisciplinary studies program offered me a wide range of subjects and disciplines to discover my career path."
"I learned how to look at classroom experiences as a way to influence my real-world situations."
"Christian studies, linguistics, and English were the perfect mix of demanding academic work and enjoyable collegiality."
"The interdisc program allowed me to see I dont have to have only one vocation. I think for many years I wrestled with this idea, because I wanted to find a single thing I could enjoy enough to see myself doing for the rest of my life. However, not all people are wired like that, and interdisc at NGU taught me that."
"Now that I own my own company, I can see that the abstract and dynamic thinking that my degree taught me is being used on a daily basis."
"The interdisciplinary studies (B.A.) degree was a very holistic approach to learning that encouraged new ideas, questions, and making a difference in your city and the world."
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- Clemson University
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- Georgia State University
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- The University of Puerto Rico
- The University of South Carolina
- University of Notre Dame
- Wake Forest University
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- Calvary of Albuquerque
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- The Salvation Army
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Our ever-growing partnerships in our neighboring city - ranging from The International Center of the Upstate to the alternative high school Next and from M. Judson Bookstore's storytelling events to Open Works' collaborative entrepreneurial work-space - provide our students with key opportunities to network and test out their interdisciplinary theories in the real world.
Poetry Night
Our longstanding interdisciplinary arts events, held both on and off campus, give our students a "culture lab" for exploring the integration of faith and creative arts. We get plenty of practice in "doing space" - in creating events and engaging culture.
"The Mountain Laurel" Magazine
Interdisciplinary studies students have led the way in sharing their verbal and visual works in this award-winning art and literary publication at NGU.
Interdisciplinary Community at Large
Our program is successful only because students are allowed, right from the get-go, to buy in, to take on leadership roles, and to co-create the program. Our alumni base is strong, so this process continues well after graduation.
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Composition and Rhetoric (3 hours)
Composition and Literature (3 hours)
Physical Education (2 hours)
First Year Experience (1 hour)
Introduction to Information Technology (3 hours)
Math course (3 hours)
History course (3 hours)
Biology course (4 hours)
Old Testament Survey (3 hours)
New Testament Survey (3 hours)
Foreign language course (3 hours)
Open elective or prerequisite course (3 hours)
Extracurricular - Volunteer for IDS community work on campus or in the city of Greenville
*Please note that the following sequencing of courses is just an example. Also note that electives can be used as prerequisites for disciplinary components (if these are required) or as a developing third field in and of itself. For example, someone wishing to combine Christian studies and linguistics for the mission field may want to take business courses for a platform for that ministry.
*In addition to the courses listed for this major, every student at NGU will take chapel and cultural events each semester of full-time enrollment for up to eight semesters.
Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies (1 hour)
Open elective, prerequisite, or component course (3 hours)
Open elective, prerequisite, or component course (3 hours)
Fine arts appreciation course (3 hours)
Physical science course (4 hours)
Oral Communication (3 hours)
History course (3 hours)
English literature course (3 hours)
Psychology or sociology course (3 hours)
Foreign language course (6 hours)
Open elective (3 hours)
Extracurricular - Volunteer for IDS community work on campus or in the city of Greenville
*In addition to the courses listed for this major, every student at NGU will take chapel and cultural events each semester of full-time enrollment for up to eight semesters.
Primary concentration courses (18 hours)
Secondary concentration courses (12 hours)
Advanced Expository Writing (3 hours)
Foreign language course (3 hours)
Extracurricular - Volunteer for IDS community work on campus or in the city of Greenville
*In addition to the courses listed for this major, every student at NGU will take chapel and cultural events each semester of full-time enrollment for up to eight semesters.
Primary concentration courses (6 hours)
Secondary concentration courses (6 hours)
Interdisciplinary Studies Senior Seminar (3 hours)
Open electives (9 hours)
Extracurricular - Volunteer for IDS community work on campus or in the city of Greenville
*In addition to the courses listed for this major, every student at NGU will take chapel and cultural events each semester of full-time enrollment for up to eight semesters.
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- Integrate methods and concepts from two or more disciplines in order to establish a career path responding both to the complexity of a globalized world and the simplicity of the way of Christ.
- Enjoy a wide-ranging identity as an interdisciplinarian, such that learning and living come together in ever-novel and productive ways.
- Engage in cognitive-affective learning (head and heart), where individual passions are fused with collective resources.
- Communicate in multi-modal, culturally responsive ways, while developing a distinct voice.
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We had some much needed rain through the week but the wind stopped most fishermen. There were some big Trag caught off Grassy with some better quality Snapper and Pearlies with pretty well only Charters boats up for the conditions. There are still a few Tailor on the troll in front of the Gaol with Smiths Jigs doing the trick. Fish Rock has been slow with a few Small Kings about.
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English Literature AS/A2 Level at All Saints' Academy
Course description
They say that English Literature examines three things: who we are, what we are and why we are. This trinity is known as The Human Condition.
English Literature explores The Human Condition in the most some of the most amazing and beautiful language that has ever been written; it introduces you to some of the most incredible characters that have ever been imagined; sometimes it tells you the saddest and funniest stories within the pages of one work.
By studying English Literature, you can not only inherit the wisdom of the ages in your journey to adulthood, fostering deep powers of reflection and analysis in your
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The course will endow you with qualifications far beyond an exam grade that can
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You may want to know what passion, heroism and villainy can drive people to, or why our lives can take extraordinary twists and turns. Look no further than
Course content
The AS is a one year course which comprises of two units of work:
Unit 1 – Prose fiction, pre-1900 and post-1900
Unit 2 – Poetry and drama
The A Level is a two year course which comprises of four units of work:
Unit 1 – Poetry
Unit 2 – Drama
Unit 3 – Unseen Texts
Unit 4 – Prose study
Entry requirements
GCSE Grade 6 in English Literature
GCSE Grade 5 in English Language
The AS is assessed after one year with two written exams, both of equal weighting and each lasting 2 hours. There is no coursework.
The A Level is assessed after two years with three written exams, totalling 80% of the final mark and each lasting 2 hours.
Unit 4 is coursework, and comprises a 3000 word essay, amounting to 20% of the final mark.
Future opportunities
The holy grail for some Literature students is to become a writer, but English can lead to specific careers in Journalism, the Law, Publishing, Editing and Teaching, as well as equipping you for almost any future profession.
Even if he did have to take a conversion course in Rocket Science to become an
astronaut, would Neil Armstrong really have said "that's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind" without majoring in English?!
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If you want to apply for this course, you will need to contact All Saints' Academy directly.
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Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan is a busy actor, but he is also an ardent cricket fan.
He is the co-owner of 2012 Indian Premier League Champions Kolkata Knight Riders and his team will be gunning for the trophy during the upcoming Champions League in South Africa.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will take on Delhi Daredevils in the opening Group games at Centurion on October 13.
So Shah Rukh has pre-poned his shooting dates for 'Chennai Express', reports Mid-Day.
He would do anything to be with his team and support the boys.
The film, directed by Rohit Shetty, was earlier supposed to go on the floors in October-end but will now start from September 27.
It is a 20-day schedule and SRK will wrap up work as he wants to be present in South Africa.
After winning this year's IPL trophy, KKR is the hot favorites to win the Champions League as well.
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Born: 1886, Stonham Parva, Suffolk.
Died: 14th August 1919; age 32.
Rank: Corporal; Service Number: G/10851
Regiment: Middlesex Regiment, 13th Battalion.
Medals Awarded: Victory & British War.
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Relatives Notified & Address: Husband of Constance L.M. Allard, of 'Gower' Somers Park Avenue, Malvern Link, Worcestershire.
Brother to BERTIE CHARLES ALLARD.
1891 On Turnpike, Stonham Parva, Suffolk.
Edward was 5 years old and living with his parents & siblings.
William Calver Allard, 43, Agricultural Labourer, born Kirton, Suffolk.
Phoebe Allard (nee Ford), 37, born Earl Stonham, Suffolk.
William John Allard, 14, born Great Blakenham, Suffolk.
Elizabeth Ellen Allard, 11, born Great Blakenham.
George Frederick Allard, 7, born Little Stonham, Suffolk.
Ernest Allard, 2, born Little Stonham, Suffolk.
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Edward was 15 years old, a Stable Groom. He was living with his parents & brothers.
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Phoebe, 50.
George, 17, a Carter.
Ernest, 13, a Telegram Boy.
Albert Allard, 9, born Little Stonham.
Bertie Charles Allard, 7, Little Stonham.
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Phoebe, 63.
Ernest, 23, a Labourer.
Albert, 19, a Farm Labourer.
Bertie, 17, a Grocer's Apprentice.
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Yet every once in a while a new destination catches me off guard. Try as I might to keep expectations neutral, every new dot on the map, nevertheless, comes with its own. On some level, I always think I know what to expect, and usually I'm right, for the most part. But once in a blue moon I get my snooty preconceived notions handed to me, when a trip leaves me breathless and embarrassed by my prior ignorance. The kind of place that I mentally return to, once I'm back in the stale circulating air of the office, only to get lost in a glassy eyed stupor, reliving moments of wonder.
Jordan is that kind of place.
To be honest, it was never very high up on my bucket list. Of course I had always wanted to see Petra, but it seemed like a heckuva long way to fly to see one archaeological site. My dear reader, I was an ignorant fool. This humble little country, largely avoided by tourist hordes due to its unfortunate location, is truly a diamond in the rough. Going to Jordan was like crawling into Santa's bag and maniacally rifling through a world of treasures I never knew existed.
But if Jordan has so much to offer, why is it such an offbeat destination? How come it gets overlooked? Well...
|And I thought I had crappy neighbors.
And this poor country... this poor little desert strip of land with its meager natural resources... They are facing a deluge of humans. Sometimes that struggle is very visible; for example, in the horrible littering problem that they have no resources to address. At other times it's not quite visible, but very much palpable, such as the water shortage that has reached crisis levels. We (tourists) may not see it, because in a tragic twist of irony, hotels and resorts don't see the cut offs that hospitals, schools and homes are forced to contend with. But it doesn't take an astute observer to see past the lush hotel lawns to the patchy baldness of the landscape beyond. The problem is profound.
So, in a way, it's a catch 22. I hesitate to sing Jordan's praises and potentially send even more people to siphon its strained resources, but I also see that tourist dollars are a big boon for their economy, and hopefully will play a role in creating viable long term solutions. Plus I can't think of better cultural ambassadors for the Middle East than Jordanians. In a time when we sorely need positive images of the Middle East, Jordan is the perfect candidate to run with that baton, and introduce the world to the region's rich history and heritage, while its neighbors get their shit together.
So I'm going to get off my soapbox here and get to the pretty pictures I know you've come to see. Just know that if you go, you will be enchanted and seduced by Jordan's exotic beauty. And that's before you even set foot in Petra.
Our story begins in the chaotic and cluttered mazes of Amman, in the souks, spice shops, citadels and smoky cafes of Jordan's capital city. Like many ancient cities in the developing world, Amman has a feel that's both timeless and unfinished.
|The lively late afternoon bustle of produce and spice stalls in the Souk
Many "modern" buildings downtown are threadbare concrete frames draped in corrugated metal awnings and plastic signs. At night, very few are lit past the 2nd floor, so while the streets teem with energy and activity, the buildings tower above, dark and silent.
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|View from the Umayyad Palace (7th century) to present day Amman
|The Temple of Hercules, where a 40+ meter statue of Hercules once stood at the entrance. Today, only a part of his massive hand and elbow remain. Where'd the rest of Hercules go?
|If Amman had a Facebook page, this would be its profile picture.
|"Friends! Romans! Countrymen! Welcome to Philadelphia!"
It's true, Amman was called Philadelphia during the Roman period. And the theater is the most impressive remnant of those days. Carved into the side of a hill, capable of seating 6,000 spectators, the Roman Theater is arguably Amman's most spectacular landmark. Though the extensive restoration is not always historically accurate, it does have one advantage: it allows the city to use the theater, even today, for its original purpose. In the summer months, you can come see a production here, and for a moment pretend that you are a citizen of ancient Rome.
In its Philadelphia days, Amman belonged to the Decapolis - a group of 10 semi-autonomous cities that formed the Eastern border of the Roman Empire. A few Decapolis cities are still inhabited today (like Amman and Damascus), while others are just stone and dust, and breezes whispering in the branches of olive trees on silent hills. We visited two other Decapolis cities in Jordan, Jerash and Umm Qyas (or Umm Qais) pronounced "oom kai", or Hadara back in the olden days.
Umm Qyas is located in the extreme northwest corner of Jordan, straddling the triple border between Israel and Syria. High on a hill, it is a glorious ruin, with sweeping views of the Golan Heights and the Sea of Galilee. The parts that are still standing are standing strong, attesting to the Romans' craftsmanship and skill.
|view from the top of the theater at Umm Qyas
|from Roman temple to Byzantine church, to Mosque - everyone has staked a claim at some point.
|arches that formed the roofs of shops along the Cardo Maximus (main street)
|A well preserved shop entrance
|the breathtaking panoramic views from the hills of Umm Qyas
|The dramatic contrast of black basalt on white limestone
In the 8th century, after an earthquake destroyed the city, it was abandoned and lost to history for a time. It wasn't until the 1960s that excavations began to uncover what was once a splendid center of trade and culture. Today, Umm Qyas' story is far from finished. Like all other Decapolis cities, it is only partially excavated, and much of its story is still below the surface, shrouded from view. Work continues today, teams of international experts are digging ever deeper, and hopefully we will continue to uncover Hadara's secrets.
A little further South lies Jerash.
I didn't know what Jerash was until the day I visited it, and I came away stunned into silence. To call it a ruin would hardly do it justice. Its sheer sweep and size can rival a modern day city, to say nothing of its beauty
It was first settled around 2000 BC, but had its greatest period of prosperity in the 1st century AD and for a few hundred years beyond, during Roman and Umayyad rule, when it was an important trade center. It declined in the 6th century after the Persians started running amok in the region, and was abandoned in the 7th century after an earthquake destroyed it; a familiar story by now.
|Hadrian's Arch - built in honor of Emperor Hadrian's visit to the city in 130 AD
Jerash is huge and beautiful. It was so obviously a commercial and cultural powerhouse of great importance, prosperous and influential. After the earthquake, it was buried in rubble until its re-discovery in 1806 by a German explorer. Once that rubble was removed, I daresay the world gained something glorious. Today it is the second most visited site in Jordan, (behind Petra, obviously) which only adds to my original incredulity. How did I not know about this?!
|A double colonnade flanks the Cardo.
|The South Gate
|In ancient Roman cities, roundabouts at the intersection of Cardo (north-south) and Decumanus (east-west) helped to control chariot traffic. I find the idea of chariot traffic kind of hilarious.
|Original pavement stones of the Cardo
|The nymphae, or public water fountain, that was a staple of every Roman city, and served as an important gathering place.
|Old Jerash overlooking the new. Old Jerash is being carefully preserved from modern encroachment.
|An epic mosaic floor of a Byzantine church
|The massive oval forum of Jerash
|The theater
|Temple of Artemis
|Forum with a view of the Cardo Maximus.
|Temple of Zeus with the city below
|A view from Ajloun Castle
Though not quite as epic in scale as Umm Qyas and Jerash, the Ajloun castle offers an interesting glimpse of Jordan's early Islamic heritage.
Still with me? I know this entry is getting inexcusably long, so I will end here and try to figure out how to tell you about Petra the rest of Jordan's marvelous offerings with some semblance of sense and order.


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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Neenah Paper will recognize some of the design industry's best work printed on uncoated paper in the 2013 Neenah UnShow™ competition. Now in its second year, the contest is supported by HOW Magazine and invites designers and printers to submit original artwork printed on any brand of uncoated paper.
Work produced between Jan. 1, 2012, and March 12, 2013, is eligible to be submitted for any of the eight categories: annual report/sustainability report, identity, brochures, invitations/cards, posters, packaging/label, student work and miscellaneous. All entries will be posted on the contest website and the top 25 images in each category will be selected in an online voting process open to the public.
Images must be submitted electronically during the contest period from Jan. 8 to March 29, 2013. For more information, contest rules or to submit an image, visit the Neenah UnShow competition page on HOW's website at http://www.howdesign.com/design-competitions/neenah-unshow-competition/.
Neenah selected three prestigious creative professionals – Aaron Draplin, owner of Draplin Design Co., Jessica Hische, a freelance letterer and illustrator, and Bryn Mooth, an independent copywriter – who will judge the finalists' works based on originality, technical excellence, composition, overall impact and artistic merit. One image will be named the "Best in Show" grand-prize winner and two images will be named as winners for each category, with all winning images published in HOW Magazine. Category winners receive $500 and the grand-prize winner receives $1,000 as well as registration for HOW Design Live 2013, a design conference held in San Francisco June 22-26, 2013, that features expert designers and creative workshops.
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