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Dr. Chen's Vlog #1
Acupuncture is one of the most magical and intriguing modalities that Traditional Chinese Medicine offers. Both Dr. Chen and Dr. Chiu practice Integrative Veterinary Medicine that combines conventional medicine and Eastern medicine.
Do you know that acupuncture has been applied to animals for thousands of years as well? It was first utilized to treat lame horses used in the war in ancient China, and now we mainly use acupuncture needles to help our furry friends. Many large animals, zoo animals, marine animals, and even exotics/pocket pets are benefit from this amazing modality as well in the modern veterinary medicine.
Are you curious how it's done? Seeing is believing!
The Kittens
After losing our 19-year-and-11 month-old cat, my partner/husband-to-be and I started fostering shelter animals, as well as pet sitting for friends. Giving unconditional but not completely committal love seems to be helping us cope with the void of loss, the ache of grief.
We are currently hosting two kittens from WLA Shelter, as well as our friend's dog Juelz. (Learn more about Juelz)
The kittens are brothers from the same litter, and they have been staying with us for the past 5 weeks since they were 3 weeks of age. They are so wonderful and we love having them around so much! Any forms of baby, human, cat, dog, others, are just the most fun-loving-energetic-joyful little creatures that melt everyone's heart.
The Getaway
On my days off, there was a serious heat wave in Los Angeles. Everyone in our house was miserable, and even one of the kittens was panting while playing! (Note: Cats should never breath with their mouth open. If a cat does that consistently, that would be a medical emergency.) With less than 48 hours, two 8 week-old wild kittens, one easily overwhelmed dog, us two "heat-induced lazy" people, the trip must be easy and relaxing. That means, away from LA but not too far, close to the nature but not too remote, and modern/convenient but not too crowded.
Lompoc, CA
I love California in general, and Central California is definitely special. It's beautiful, laid back, great food, tasty wine; the atmosphere is amazingly friendly and people are ridiculously nice. Compared to Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo, Lompoc is not as well visited but it still certainly has all the getaway elements that we were looking for. We brought the kittens along with their large crate and a small carrier, Juelz' tent which she already had, as well as our own tent. We hung out in town for late afternoon supper and some groceries, and then set up our tents at Jalama Beach. The campground is pet friendly and it's right next to the beach. It was 95% full when we got there, but because people were all very respectful of each other's space and privacy, it didn't feel packed. Many people brought their pets as well, and Juelz even made a new bunny friend named Banana!
Pet Friendly
To my surprise, the trip was very stress free. Even though we consciously chose a mellow and easy place, the unpredictable nature of having this many "random" animals for camping itself seemed intense already. I contribute most of the smoothness to the people we encountered. It appeared that they were all animal lovers. They politely and genuinely wanted to meet Juelz and the kittens, and they were eager to share the stories of their own beloved pets, or the foster experience that they had.
At the end of our trip, not only we human were relaxed, but the kittens and Juelz also seemed happier, more playful, and ate better in spite of the heat.
For more information about Lompoc and Jalama Beach--
Kittens are ready to go home with the human love of their life! Please visit WLA Shelter website to see how you can help—-
The pet friendly restaurant where we had both great food and fun conversations—-
The article is written from Helen's point of view and does not necessarily reflect the position of Vetcreations.
Because of Billys
Billy is a 10 year-old male neutered Labrador Retriever mixed, who has been loved and well taken care of by his wonderful family. However, for the past few months, they have noticed that Billy seems to "slow down" a little bit. It takes him longer to get up from his bed in the morning, he sleeps more, and he doesn't snuggle on the couch as often. His spirit is still high when taking a walk, but his gait is stiff, and he seems hesitate to play with his friends at the park. Two days ago, Billy started limping noticeably on his back legs and he is not getting better after restriction of activities. Therefore Billy is taken to the vet. After the exam, lab work and the X-ray, they learn that Billy has arthritis of his hip joints, a degenerative disease of the joints from chronic wear and tear. Arthritis is very common in older pets. The veterinarian recommends Billy to lose weight to help relieve some pressure from his joints, and to start taking joint supplements with glucosamine and chondroitin. With how sore Billy is, he is also prescribed with an anti-inflammatory medication (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication, NSAID, similar to Advil in people) to relieve the severe discomfort. Even though the NSAID is an effective medication, there are some potential side effects, and therefore the owners were told to watch Billy closely for any changes of water consumption, appetite, behaviors, and/or tummy discomfort.
Billy's humans are very dedicated owners. They start the weight management, the medication and the supplement. Billy is definitely a lot better once they started the new regimen! He is running around and acting like his old self again. Five months later, however, Billy seems to not be so excited about eating anymore. He still eats, but becomes picky. The owners are worried and take him for a follow up exam. The bloodwork shows that there is mild liver damage and early indication of underlying kidney diseases. It is not certain if the changes are directly related to the medications, but they were advised to discontinue the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication because it will further complicate the kidney and liver issues.
Being practicing veterinarians, Dr. Chen and I see so many "Billys" everyday. They can be a dog, large and small, or a cat. They are all so well loved, but the road to recovery is less straight forward. They have an inflammatory conditions that causes the constant discomfort. The conventional medication works great and offers an immediate strong pain relief. Sometimes that's all the pet needs. An immediate relief, and the body takes care of the rest of the recovery with resting, good nutrition and regular exercise. However, more often than not, especially with senior patients like Billy, they need a long term plan that's gentle and sustainable. A plan that fits that particular patient's needs, as well as the lifestyle of the family that's caring for him/her. We love our patients and their humans, and we feel for them. We understand how overwhelming and how lonely it gets when caring for a sick patient, and we are eager to help! With the knowledge and the experience we have, Vetcreations creates products that serve as powerful tools to complete the individual and personalized care regimens.
For future posts, we will talk more about besides conventional NSAIDs and pain medications, what other supplements and medical treatments can be considered for pain management. Please leave us a message on the comment section, if there are any subjects regarding holistic veterinary medicine that you are interested in learning more about.
---Helen Chiu, DVM, CVA
June 2019


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Mamapreneur Candle Maker
There's nothing that inspires me more than a Mama of 3 who insists on maintaining her sense of self and independence while filling a void in the marketplace. And this Mama doesn't just sell candles. She MAKES them from scratch and then even turns them from richly scented candles to decor. Oh and did I mention that they're phthalate free and lead free, hand poured and in the cutest designed Mason Jars? Absolute perfection!
I recently started removing candles from my home and the yoga studio because of the carcinogens released when burning paraffin candles. It was one of those things that I never really thought about but here we are, eating healthy, and looking for non-toxic skincare, yet we are lighting candles and breathing in toxic fumes without even realizing it. It's like everywhere we turn, we find out all the things we love are bad for us! So depressing!
Enter Jars of Love Candles! A beautiful and healthy alternative to the typical scented candle. Owner of Jars of Love, Leana, makes these herself with high quality soy wax. She smothers them in gorgeous colors and the aromas are sure to delight your nose without breathing in the harsh chemicals that laden many of our typical candle purchases. She's a woman after my heart because you all know how much I adore anything that I can enjoy guilt free!
I asked Leana how she possibly manages this business with three children under the age of four, yes you read that right! Passion, organization, time management and a supportive husband are her keys to success. Oh yah and coffee too! Often working through her children's nap times and bed times, clothing and lunches prepared the night before and a passion for what she does fuel her! Like most Mama's, she admits that being a Mom is one of the hardest jobs of her life, but one she wouldn't change for the world.
Thanks for sharing this beautiful gift with us Leana! I wanted to get this post up in time for Valentine's Day because I think these could make perfect, unique gifts for the ones you love. Leana ships quickly so I"m sure you can still get these gifts just in time. Be sure to visit her Etsy shop here! I see these complementing everything from home decor to a thoughtful gift to the perfect centerpiece at your next event. I hope you all enjoy and support this amazing Mamapreneur. You can use the promo code RELAX15 for 15% off these delectable candles!


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The Central Oregon Coast NOW Foundation was formed by the Central Oregon Coast NOW Chapter in 2015 as a separate charitable (501(c)(3)) organization. "Why?" you may ask.
We started the Foundation because it allows us to keep the funds we raise in our local community to benefit and provide educational opportunities for women, girls, and families.
To further explain, our local Chapter is a 501(c)4 organization, and donations to it are not tax deductible. The Chapter was raising money and doing charitable work; people wanted to donate to help with the charitable work we were doing in the local community, but their donations were not tax deductible. Our Chapter does political advocacy work and the Foundation does charitable work.
Among its activities are:
- Funded our first scholarship to an Oregon Coast Community College student
- Helped underwrite STEM activities for local girls, including Toledo Girls Wind Energy Team's travel to New Orleans and Anaheim
- Donated to Guatemalan families' food boxes
- Donated to Centro de Ayuda's operating expenses
- Helped fund Central Coast Ceasefire's ASK campaign and Newport's Voluntary Gun Buy Back
- Co-sponsored, with Siletz Tribe Charitable Contribution Fund, the 2016 Earthquake Camp for middle school girls
- Assisted My Sisters' Place domestic violence shelter
- Funded 2017 Women's March keynote speaker and other speaker honorariums
- Helped underwrite KYAQ 91.7 FM – Lincoln County's only public radio station
- Donated seed money to the Diversity Coalition of Lincoln County
As noted above, the Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization, and your donation is tax-deductible.
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WAM Theatre Announces Appointment of Four New Board Members
LENOX, Mass. — WAM Theatre has appointed four new members to its board of directors.
Carolyn Butler, Margaret Fluhr, Ellen Ring, and Diane Scott join newly elected board President Wendy Healey, Vice President Arwen Lowbridge, Secretary Lynn Festa, and WAM Co-Founder and Artistic Director Kristen van Ginhoven, to lead the Berkshire-based company into its second decade.
"As we head into our second decade we have immense gratitude as we reflect on the service of all our past board members. All of them, especially our three past board presidents, Tammy Valicenti, Ashley Berridge, and Nicholas Webb, have been instrumental in the impact and success of WAM in our first decade," van Ginhoven said. "We thank all of our past board members for their service and are excited to start our second decade with these four new passionate advocates joining our board. We look forward to continuing to strategically expand our board as we build deeper relationships with people from across a range of perspectives who are interested in helping WAM create opportunity for women and girls through our unique mission of theatre as philanthropy."
Fluhr has more than 37 years of experience as a clinical social worker working to stop child abuse and neglect. She has always been an active supporter of the arts, including theater, classical music, and dance, and she frequently attends performances in Manhattan and in the Berkshires.
Butler brings more than 20 years of experience in the not-for-profit sector as a fundraiser, board member, and volunteer in the areas of arts, culture, and social services.
Scott is an associate professor in arts management and chair of the Fine and Performing Arts Department at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in North Adams. She specializes in creative and fine arts entrepreneurship, management, and organizational behavior.
Ring has spent the last 30 years in various areas of retail. In 2005 she started her own retail jewelry business, Ellen L Ring Ltd, specializing in buying and selling fine second-hand jewelry, which she runs online and across the country selling at antiques shows.
WAM recently announced its 10th anniversary season, including two Mainstage productions - the world premiere of "Lady Randy" by Anne Undeland running April 18-May 5, and "Pipeline" by Dominique Morisseau running Oct. 25-Nov. 10, presented in partnership with Multicultural BRIDGE.
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By D.E.Levine
In County Sligo, a rural parish in Ireland, Father James (Brendon Gleeson), tends to the souls of the inhabitants.
Before being ordained, Father James was married, widowed and fathered a daughter. He was also a heavy drinker. When his daughter, Fiona (Kelly Reilly) comes to visit from London she has bandages on both wrists indicating a failed attempt at suicide.
In a pivotal scene we see Father James in a confessional, hearing confession from an unidentified man who states that because he was abused by Catholic clergy at a young age and has suffered irreparable damage, he intends to murder Father James in one week, on the following Sunday. Although Father James was not the abuser and wasn't even a member of the clergy at the time, this confessor says he will murder Father James because he's done nothing wrong.
Father James is distressed by what the man has suffered, even more distressed than with the news of his impending murder.
Director John Michael McDonagh wrote the screenplay which is divided into seven days and introduces the viewer to locals who may or may not be involved in the impending murder.
While Father James seeks to minister to his "flock" the locals seem to have given up on the Catholic faith. Father James believes and he is a solitary and lonely figure. He can avoid his fate in several ways and even acquires a gun which viewers believe he will use to protect himself.
Cavalry leaves the viewer with a sadness and emptiness that perhaps mimics the feelings of Father James.


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Frequency Entertainment presents
Bee Gees Gold
The Internationally Renowned Tribute!!!
- When
- Sat Feb 18, 2017
- Where
- Heritage Theatre
- Time
- Cost
- $35 - $45
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- Music, Concerts
DescriptionThe look, the sound, of Barry, Robin and Maurice…Bee Gees Gold!
The International sensation direct from Las Vegas, Bee Gees Gold, is the ultimate Bee Gees tribute and they're coming to the historic Heritage Theatre in Campbell, California!
Come experience the live band, and relive the incredible harmonies and legendary songs of the Bee Gees.
Bee Gees Gold has toured the world and now makes it's way to the Heritage Theatre for one-night-only, Saturday February, 18th 2017!
Bee Gees Gold!
Tickets starting at $35 plus box office handling fee.
Available now at the box office, at (408) 866-2700 or http://www.HeritageTheatre.org
Bee Gees Gold…don't miss your chance to see them live!
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text: March 20, 2018 Stay motivated to train March 20, 2018/ Emma Johnson Winter and even on wet summer days it's not always easy to get motivated to train. There can be a whole host of excuses about why not to train but without training you're not gaining.If you are sleeping well, eating well and have the time between other commitments there is no excuse not to train. Bad weather is no excuse - that's what turbos and rollers are for!The following tips will help you stay motivated to train :Be focused and positive Just telling yourself you're going to smash a session when you walk out the door lacking motivation will put your mind in to training mode. Remember, if you skip a session you'll kick yourself, if you smash it you'll self-motivate yourself!Ride with others It's great to train with friends or a club/group. They will motivate you to get out and ride, you will motivate them too!Commit to a race, sportive or an event. This will encourage you to get on and train even when it's tough to get your kit on and get on the bike. Tell yourself every session will make the goal achievable and more enjoyable - it will! Cyclo-cross and mountain biking are a fun way to stay on the bike in the winter time, go and get muddy and enjoy it!Commit to a charity ride.Knowing you are raising money for a good cause, a cause those less fortune will benefit from will make you push boundaries further and commit to training more. The motivation of having people backing you will make your training commitment stronger and encourage them to support and motivate you. Generally people will take on a charity challenge far greater than a race or sportive as they want it to be attractive to sponsors. Raise the physical demand and really raise some money for a good cause.Remember.Without pain there is no gain!


text: I was born in 1994, and some good classic animes were running during that time such as Dragon Ball Z, Yu Yu Hakusho and Sailor Moon but I choose to talk about Kizuna! Kizuna is a yaoi anime consisting of 2 episodes. The story goes as follows... Kei Enjouji falls in love with kendo prodigy Ranmaru Samejima when they meet in their first year of middle school. From that moment on, Enjouji becomes determined to romantically pursue Ranmaru, regardless of the coldness and annoyance the other shows him. Throughout their remaining years in school, their relationship grows from awkward friendship to a strong love.


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H-P, RealNetworks team on digital entertainment
Hewlett-Packard Company and RealNetworks will co-develop a set of digital entertainment products to enable consumers to download music and streaming video.
HP brings its consumer technology product experience to the relationship, in addition to its extensive customer base. RealNetworks contributes a Linux-based software platform, incorporating its RealPlayer and RealJukebox software foundations for digital entertainment products and services from HP slated to debut later this year.
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With over 400 stores in 32 countries, Mirror is a well-established global clothing chain parring that of Old Navy and H&M. But in the online world, the retailer's business (while growing) still remains in its' infantry. This is the story of how I introduced a responsive, user-centered e-commerce space and subsequently closed the retail innovation gap for Mirror.
01. Project Details
Challenge | Design an e-commerce clothing website
Client | Mirror (fictitious project)
Duration | 8 weeks
Role | Lead UI UX Designer: Design Researcher, IxDesigner, Visual Designer
02. Design Goals
Deliver a strong, responsive web experience across multiple device platforms
Re-brand company identity
Create an intuitive, smooth experience for shoppers by leveraging existing design patterns and user expectations
03. Tools Used
Research | Industry Research, Competitive Audit, User Interviews
Synthesis | Empathy Map, Trello, Persona Development
Product Strategy + Ideation | Whiteboard, POV + HMWs, Goal Mapping, Site Map, LucidChart
Interaction Design + Testing | Pen + Paper, Task Flow, Illustrator, Photoshop, MarvelApp, Apowersoft Recorder
Delivery | Zeplin
Research & Synthesis
01. Industry Research
With strong desire to optimize Mirror's online retail strategy, I extensively explored e-commerce trends during my initial research phase. Knowing full well that the fashion industry is an over-saturated market, success or failure hinges on our ability to jump aboard the latest online shopping trends as they crest. Market trend analysis garnered 3 major takeaways:
Insight #1: There still remains a fairly equal split between shopping in physical stores vs. online retailers.
Mirror should unify channel strategies and maintain an omnichannel, "best-of-both worlds" approach.
Insight #2: Shoppers are more fickle with their brands than ever before.
Retailers like Mirror should provide compelling loyalty programs and return logistics to secure and retain consumers.
Insight #3: Young and digitally savvy, millennials lead the way in the e-commerce and mobile space.
Mirror should place heavy emphasis on both social experiences and mobile support.
02. Competitive Analysis & Provisional Persona
With this initial information, I focused on uncovering existing yet obscure user expectations, behaviors, and perceptions in the fashion space. I compiled an e-commerce snapshot of notable fast fashion retailers (both competing and analogous), and surveyed for trend implementations, areas of success + failure, and user expectations — so to know where best to invest our resources. In order to facilitate future design decisions, I aggregated and interpreted the data results into provisional personas, relatable, representational customer profiles (archetypes), focusing heavily on user behavior and motivation.
03. User Interviews
"One must first assume something to discover something." Driven by curiosity in learning more about my users, the development of my interview questions was built upon a foundation of working assumptions and unknowns. To better understand online shoppers and to test my assumptions, I conducted 4 user interviews with participants who fell within the aforementioned archetypes. I recruited 4 individuals to speak with in-person (2 male, 2 female, within the age range of 18–50, employed, who have shopped online within the past 6 months.) These participants were asked about their shopping habits and preferences. They were also asked to walk me through the process of browsing for an article of clothing using a store of their choice.
- Customers know what they want & roughly how much it should cost.
- Shoppers will be more stringent when shopping online, expecting prices to be cheaper versus in store.
- Online shopping is more a personalized experience versus in-store.
- What motivates a customer to purchase clothes online as opposed to in store?
- What are their typical shopping processes from product searching to product purchasing?
04. Empathy Mapping / Persona / Storyboarding
While the supply amount of data garnered during discovery was substantial, I was able to surmount difficulties through various information defining techniques. Exploring information in a visual way makes it easier to spot behavioral patterns and to synthesize user needs.
Empathy mapping summed up our learning from user engagements and synthesized insights from our observed user's needs. From it, we discovered strong desire for personal and social integrations in the online space.
My empathy map functioned as a backbone for persona construction. From the composite of my research findings emerged Jamie. Due to professional obligations, time is a limited resource. Thus, she values a quick, efficient shopping experience so that time can be allotted elsewhere— spending more time with family and friends.
Storyboarding captured my user's emotional evolution as he / she goes about shopping for articles of clothing. By illustrating a potential key path scenario, we understand how Mirror fits into our user's daily lives when needs are triggered.
Discovery Takeaways
Point of Tension
- While users enjoy and rely on upon the convenience of online shopping, all prioritize fit as the first thing that they look for, and all found it frustrating to predict the quality and fit of garments.
- All users care about shipping and returns, favoring stores that offer leniency and or offer free returns and free shipping.
Strong Trends
- All users agree (even exclusive in store shoppers) that shopping online saves time, provides a wider selection of clothes, and is oftentimes cheaper, as opposed to shopping in person.
- All users expect intuitive and personalized features that help to quickly narrow down options as they browse.
What Surprised Me
While market analysis research asserts mobile shopping to be on the rise, interviewed users preferred completing transactions via desktop not mobile because of frustration with small screen sizes.
Defining And Ideation
01. POV Statements / HMW Questions
Amalgamated data from our visualization techniques reveals a composite user (Jamie) who desires to maximize on information searching avenues, Eg. lessen the overall time spent shopping for an exact item mid a pool of options, while also being able to minimize on the risk(s) of receiving an inadequate product. Ill-fitting garments, non-comprehensive product descriptions, and costly (in both time and money) return processes appear to be huge areas of frustration.
This compounded insight informed the HMW Question, crafted to guide my design: "How might we organize, structure, and label Mirror's content so that Jamie can quickly find and purchase clothing that she is searching for, all while feeling confident about her selections?"
Product Strategy
01. Business And User Goals
Prior to design, I shaped the direction of my product via a clear strategy. Wanting the outcome to be customer and market-driven, I defined the high-level business objectives and key customer attributes necessary to achieve success. Identifying overlaps within Jamie's and Mirror's goals (while mindful of technical considerations) defined the inclusive features that benefit desires from both parties. It also informed the entire brand experience — from messaging to imagery to site content.
02. Feature Roadmap
I then generated a comprehensive list of features with implementation prioritized by 1. degree of importance to both business and users, and 2. level of time and resource investment.
03. Card Sorting
To understand how users perceive product categories, an open-ended card sort (online with 10 participants) was conducted. A set of 30 clothing items were provided to participants and they were asked to group them. Results confirmed user expectations to be strongly influenced by existing fast fashion site patterns, which then helped to inform the organization of clothing categories and subcategories on Mirror's site.
Information Architecture
04. Site Mapping & Task / User Flow Maps
Insights from our feature roadmap and card sort set the foundation for Mirror's site architecture. With the content foundation, I moved into ideation. I crafted task and user flows to empathize with how users navigate pages to complete linear tasks, and how users journey to checkout via different entry points and paths. Constructing these flows ultimately informs the creation of what key pages and features to design for user testing.
Interaction Design
01. Sketching
Before moving to digital wire-frames, I quickly conceptualized layouts using trusty pen and paper. I wanted to map out the site information in a simple intuitive way that satisfied both business and user needs. I settled on version 1 (left) as it proved to be the most modern and intuitive design. With my choice set, I moved on to building mid and high fidelity wire-frames of responsive key pages that meet my primary user flow.
02. Mid Fidelity Wire-framing
Below are responsive mid fidelity frames for Mirror's homepage and for the category listing page.
03. High Fidelity Wire-framing
Afterwards I added design into all of my elements and elements to create high fidelity frames that is to be used for usability testing.
User Interface Design
01. Mood Board
Informed by my user research, I had set out to develop a longstanding brand that is on par with rival fashion sites. The name itself — Mirror, primed my aesthetic vision. I found much inspiration in the form of "mirror images."
From those images, surfaced 4 central site characteristics.
- Modern and Simple
- Transparent and Trustworthy
- Sleek and Stylish
- Diverse … with just a hint of playfulness
(to keep the layout from seeming too sterile.)
02. Logo Design
The logo is a reflective word-play of the name itself. While I had explored innumerable ideas on the concept of reflection, one design rose above the rest in its distinction, simplicity, and modernity. The coral pink hue and the boldness from the logo's font perfectly counterbalanced the daintiness of the rest of the site, aiding in a sense of playfulness. View my entire logo design process here.
03. Style Tile & UI Kit
I opted for a vibrant palette, filled with shades and tints of coral-pink, bluish-teal, grey-black, and white-grey. Bold hues were used sparingly, only to draw attention to important elements, whilst blue, white, and grey were strategically picked to represent the fresh reflective colors associated with mirrors. Tastefully positioning elements while leaving just the right amount of white space in between helped to organize layout in a clean, uncluttered way.
My style-tile is a "snippet" representation of my brand vision for Mirror, which of course, ultimately informed the site design. When final high fidelity frames were completed, I aggregated all the design elements and housed them in a UI Kit so that designers and developer can refer to them during future stages of iteration.
I then brought all my high fidelity frames and key elements into Invision to prepare for usability testing. Unfortunately, this prototype had been archived. Below is a video recording of a user (Elizabeth) running through all major task flows. Audio has been removed, as I do not have Elizabeth's permission to share with the public.
- Task # 1: Shop for a women's, size 4, white blouse, and add it to your shopping bag. Then view your shopping bag to ensure item details are correct.
- Task # 2: After adding your blouse to the shopping cart, stay on the blouse product page. From there, shop for a blue, Matt & Nat clutch, and add to the wish list for contemplation.
- Task # 3: Navigate to your wish list, edit the clutch color from blue to white, and add the clutch to your shopping bag. From your shopping bag, checkout your purchase.
Usability Testing & Validation
01. Usability Testing
In order to validate my solution, I spent the afternoon at a coffee shop filled with millennials with 4 major testing goals in mind:
- Observe and note pain points, areas of uncertainty, and/or dissatisfaction with any missing features
- (In)validate key assumptions
- Assess the usability and functionality of Mirror's navigation, hierarchy, and information architecture.
- Discover which path is preferred if there are multiple ways for accomplishing a particular tasks.
5 participants (3 male, 2 female) were recruited. All participants were asked to walk through the prototype, performing the 3 aforementioned tasks flows.
02. Affinity Mapping
Using an affinity map, we methodically organized interview responses to obtain insights and suggestions for improvement including which features should be given priority over others during stages of re-design.
- Test Completion: Findings suggest that users expect certain conventions in terms of information architecture. Most of these conventions had been followed through on my first implementation, and therefore, led to fairly successful test results.
- Task Flow: What surprised me most was the overwhelming amount of users who preferred navigation over search bar to find their product of choice. All participants expressed that the search-bar would be fruitless (and an inefficient management of time) without an exact description of the desired item.
- Pain Points: While the navigation throughout the buying, wish-listing, and carting process proved to be successful and the image driven content impressed users, there were still some points of friction that we need to address in our design. Surface level improvements in font size and elemental hierarchy can be made, including upping the font size of particular links for easier visibility, rethinking the labeling of "wishlist editing," and revising the hierarchical placement of social media icons.
Final High Fidelity Prototype
Corrections have been integrated with a second iteration, alongside a change in color scheme (albeit unnecessary as the color scheme would change according to the types of products offered), as some male users preferred a more gender neutral palette - confirmed during usability testing. View the prototype here.
Final High Fidelity Frames
Takeaways & Next Steps
01. Takeaways
Leveraging existing design patterns and user expectations within the e-commerce space allowed for me to build upon the successes and failures of others. By doing so there's the added benefit of:
- minimal effort, cost-effective improvements for tried problems, and
- efficiency, which enables us to invest our resources elsewhere — to explore newer avenues of information searching and alternative risk minimization features so that we can be distinguished from the rather massive fashion world.
02. Next Steps
With efficiency as an added benefit, our next steps should focus on innovative, rising e-commerce trends (Eg. virtual fitting room). Doing so will help distinguish and place Mirror at a competitive advantage.


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IBRAHIM MIRANDA (b. Cuba 1969) graduated from the Instituto Superior de Arte, Havana, Cuba.
Although Ibrahim Miranda takes cartography, and in particular the map of Cuba, as the foundation for his paintings, drawings, collages, woodcuts, and screenprints, his work transforms the scientific precision of mapmaking into a poetic evocation of the island's continual metamorphosis. "I try to create an unrecognizable microscopic animal that constantly mutates, a metaphor for sociopolitical and economic changes that Cuba as a country has constantly undergone in its most recent history," he explains. His approach was inspired by the poem "Noche insular, jardines invisibles" (Island Night, Invisible Gardens), by the Cuban writer Jose Lezama Lima.
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I just learnt today that I didn't get an interview, so I've decided to publish the design I did for them.
I had to jazz up a plain text television pitch, for a new show, ready to be sent to a major network. The content of the document is strictly confidential (so I've blurred out the details) but, for context, I will say it was a kinda "teen tropical holiday/party themed reality show".
I wouldn't normally use such a garish colour palette, but it fit with the subject matter of the show.
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I can look at the roots. I can remember from the time I was very young--the judgmental eyes, the harsh words, the scrutinizing that seemed a natural lens for a world of girls to see me through--a world shaped by women who allowed such criticisms to be everyday chatter. I think on the whispers of one girl to another about her, and then I'd step away from the conversation wondering what they'd say about me.
From home life, to school life, to college life...to real life... I'd step forward into the net of never fully confident, always hindered by worry and doubt that I was truly accepted, that I hadn't slipped from okay to too much when I allowed my heart to speak.
Whether it be on everyday life things, politics, church, hope, faith, love, war...
All of it, and all I thought--think--seem to be mines waiting to explode a friend's opinion of me--a person's acceptance of me.
Last night, I watched my seven year old daughter dance. She took her arms fully out from her sides, lifted them up above her head, and arched her back so far I could hardly see her chin. She danced, and smiled and ran across a room filled with little girls she hardly knows. She plunged deep in each moment, learning and dancing, giggling and jumping up and down with excitement. I sat, and smiled, and thought about how my little girl was nothing like me. Yet, she was everything I had ever wished to be at her age.
I wanted to dance. I wanted freedom to express myself so fully that the world was truly my stage and all else were just players that had nothing to do with my performance. Forget the critics. Forget the right or wrong way. Just dance, and live in it fully.
I wanted to care only about the fun, and nothing about the arched eyebrow or the mean word. She's young. And part of me wrestles with the possibility that she might one day be ensnared by the harsh reality that is the world of girls. The world of women. The undeniable gender traits--we are prone to criticize, to scrutinize, to debilitate each other, unlike most men I have ever run into.
So, here I sit.
Heaped with shame, frustration, worry, that once again, every move I make, every word spoken from my lips is being dissected and proven to show this very flawed, very unworthy person that I am. It's those old nails dug deep in my worth, tearing my confidence in shreds.
I often speak of paradigm shifts. How I had a major one when my husband fell away from Christ. My view of the world literally shattered before me in a catastrophic way. Once I caught my breath, and my will to live on, I could only manage to pick up the pieces worth salvaging, examine the pieces that were flawed, and toss them out with the wisdom of something better, something purer. My paradigm was more of a re-creation than a shift.
So, life view--check.
Now, me view--in progress.
Today, it doesn't seem like progress at all. Today, it seems like a swirling mess. But, I have all these grace-speakers in my life. And, if they knew how much they mean to me, then they would probably feel suffocated by my appreciation. My life-giving friends have lifted my chin, and made me realize that different is out there.
Grace is out there.
I should bathe in the stuff. I wish I didn't need it so much. But, it's really the only release from the trap of my old self-image.
I know something is different. I realize that I am foolish and selfish in thinking so much is focused on me--regardless of the good or bad.
And, in the knowing, I hope for change. I hope that one day I can say,
"When I turned forty-something...I stopped caring so much."
One day.
For now, I'll continue to wrestle, to accept the past, and try and break away it's hardened shell. And I'll pray. I'll pray for me, and mostly my daughter, that she walks into womanhood differently. That the wounds so easily inflicted, the looks so easily ensnaring, are nothing that penetrate her strength and her image.


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Royal Dutch Shell, or simply known as Shell, is a global leader in oil and gas.
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Shell, formed in 1907, through the amalgamation of the Royal Dutch Petroleum Company of the Netherlands and the "Shell" Transport and Trading Company of the United Kingdom is headquartered in the Netherlands. The company is placed at the sixth rank in terms of production by volume.
It is also one of the six oil and gas "supermajors". The Royal Dutch Shell plc, incorporated on February 5, 2002, is responsible for exploration of crude oil and natural gas around the world, both in conventional fields and from sources, such as tight rock, shale and coal formations. On the other hand, Shell is a global conglomerate of energy and petrochemical companies responsible for outperforming development projects and investing in R&D that leads to low-cost investments for the future. Their operations are divided into four arms: Upstream (exploration for new liquids and natural gas reserves), Integrated Gas and New Energies (on liquefying natural gas (LNG) and converting gas to compressed liquids), Downstream (turning crude oil into a range of refined products), and Projects & Technology (meeting the global energy needs in a responsible way) alongside managing the Corporate and creating values for their shareholders. But their major strategic focus lies in the technological innovation required to meet the growing complex demands of modern world. They have a diverse workforce working together on t\some of the most innovative and challenging projects of the world, leading to better solutions that have a fruitful impact on the future. They were the first company to publish their values under the title General Business Principles in 1976 which laid down the fore ground for other companies to pursue a sustainable development, striving to realize long term interests rather than fulfilling short term needs and integrating environmental and social welfare parameters in all their developmental activities. Its presence is in various sectors like Retail, Lubricants, Business to Business (B2B), Pipelines, and Biofuels and alternative energies like biofuels and wind power generation. In trading segment, it trades crude oil, oil products and petrochemicals with various nations of the world. Through its marine activities arm, it provides lubricants, as well as fuels and related technical services, to the shipping and maritime sectors. Shell is vertically integrated and is active in every area of the oil and gas industry. It has its operations in over 70 countries and 44,000 service stations worldwide. Shell has a primary listing on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index.
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Born a small town girl, Courtni has always had a real love for being in front of the lense, even at a young age. Starting in the industry at age 8, Courtni has graced numerous covers of magazines, as well as played numerous acting roles for independent companies, products, campaign ads as well as live television modeling. Courtni has been able to continue to dream, strive and conquer all aspects of the modeling art world, by combining her true passion for fashion, art and creating raw emotions through photos. The natural beauty that life has to offer is the driving force behind her wide variety of work.


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Film Photo 3 Spotlight - Caroline Borgia
During our first two weeks of Film Photo this year, we were assigned a project based on a single word: courage. How do we show courage? What is courage to us?
My impression of the word was rooted in a well-known date ー 9/11. This project had been assigned the week of its 17th anniversary, and the majority of my thoughts for the word "courage" revolved around this date in time. I found images from 9/11 on Google and then merged and edited the pictures on Photoshop. While many lives were lost during the tragedy, there were also those people willing to do anything to help those affected. These courageous beings put their lives on the line for others.
So, why would I bring this up now?
Within the last couple of months, there have been multiple events that threatened and even ended lives and invoked fear throughout the country. Through it all, more voices are speaking out to address the causes. Society hasn't stepped down ー we've had the courage to stand up


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As a queer identified photographer it was emotional and empowering to be involved in a project that honours my LGBTQ community.
I am proud to have been chosen as the photographer to create portraits for Vancouver Tourism's 'You Belong in Vancouver' LGBTQ campaign.
It was two full days of photography and video with an incredible team who deeply cared about telling these individuals stories with respect and dignity.
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Multiplayer confirmed for Batman: Arkham City
Ever since Game Informer featured a huge reveal of Batman: Arkham City last month, with the cover artwork showing Batman and Catwoman standing back-to-back, there have been whispers of a possible co-op mode featuring the Bat and Cat duo. Of course, at the time, there were no details on any possible multiplayer modes, and… well… there still aren't.
However, the latest issue of PSM3 claims: "Multiplayer is a certainty, but no details on this yet". So if the word of PSM3 is anything to go by, there you have it – multiplayer for Batman: Arkham City is confirmed.
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One of the issues I am constantly struggling with is staying healthy when I travel. It is so easy to eat badly, drink a lot of wine, and let work get in the way of working out. I get reader questions about this too, and I have discussed it with fellow travelers, so I know it's not just me! Recently, an article came out from MSNBC Travel that addresses this issue. Some key take-aways:
- Sites such as HotelGymReview use "user generated reviews" that let travelers know where the best facilities are. Run.com gives information on safe running trails in different cities.
- Sheraton hotels offer free "gym in a bag" kits that include a mat, stretch rope, and other items. Some Westin hotels have exercise equipment in selected guest rooms. Kimpton hotels offer guests a yoga kit at check-in.
- Exercise TV content is available in hotels all over the place, including Hilton, Marriott, and Hyatt. There are also podcasts for yoga and other workouts.
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Another collection Haunted Canada stamps have been issued featuring popular Canadian Ghost Stories. This is the last of a three-year series that brings regionally renowned ghost stories of Canada.
The Bell Island Hag: This sinking spirit dwells in the marshes near Dobbin's Garden and appears to a lone person. She covers her victim with her cowl. The victim is found hours later, unconscious and reeking of death.
The Dungarvon Whooper: Lumberjacks returned from work one day to discover their young cook dead and his money belt missing. The cook was quickly buried as a snowstorm blew. To this day, Miramichi residents claim to hear the cook's mournful cries, despite the efforts of a priest to quiet the grave years after the suspected murder.
The Lady in White: Hidden in the roar of Montmorency Falls are the cries of La Dame Blanche (the Lady in White) calling out for her lost love. Louis Tessier was courted by Mathilde Robin at the falls. However, as Louis soon died in a battle, Mathilde jumped in the falls wearing her wedding gown. She is seen at the falls during nights.
The Phantom Bell Ringers: This is a group of spirits died in a shipwreck. Every now and then the residents can hear the clanging of a ship's bell.
The visitors of Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Centre witness a woman dressed in an Edwardian dress. Her appearance stops all the chores around her and the seats flip down and up on their own as if they were occupied by someone.
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October 2019 Council Meeting: October 7-10, 2019 (Durham, NC)
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Bek + Will
It was my absolute pleasure to perform the wedding ceremony for the lovely Bek and Will. An awesome couple who stylishly rocked the ceremony to their own tune. I mean who else would walk out of their ceremony to a beautifully reworked acoustic rendition of 'Trap Queen' performed by the talented Little Buster Brown Wedding Band.
Not only did I enjoy getting to know Bek and Will, I also loved meeting their adorable little Frenchie Soda on each occasion. And of course Soda was present on the big day, looking sharp and on his best behaviour!
Bek and Will's ceremony took place at the picturesque Tanglewood Estate down in Mornington Peninsular. The owners of the venue Donna and John, had gone to extensive lengths to make the grounds come to life. We had our ceremony in front of the heart-shaped dam with magnificent views looking out into the bay.
This wedding was extra special to me because I got to work alongside friends, photographer Ryan Wheatley and make up artist Karen Burton. They were both on board to help shoot profile photos for my website, and here we are a year later working on a wedding together.
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Fund Product, Company and Regulatory Updates as at 23 May 2017/
Product Updates
ANZ advisers now getting XPLAN direct insurance data feeds
ANZ Wealth's OneCare insurance quoting software users can now get direct data feeds from XPLAN.
Company Updates
UniSuper to welcome new members with public offer status
UniSuper is now allowed to obtain new members with a variance to its registrable superannuation entity licence to public offer status. Up until now, the industry super fund was only allowed to take current and former higher education and research employees, however now it can expand to current members' spouses and other family members. UniSuper is not, however, opening itself up to the general public.
NAB divests private wealth businesses in Singapore and Hong Kong
The Overseas-Chinese Banking Corporation is to acquire National Australia Bank's private wealth businesses in Singapore and Hong Kong.
Regulatory Updates
Federal Court involved in application of criminal code for Corporations Act breaches
The Federal Court is to further consider the necessity to prove fault according to the Criminal Code in civil proceedings that relate to certain breaches of the Corporations Act. In particular, this is as it relates to ASIC v Whitebox Trading Pty Limited & Anor (NSD383/2016) to clarify the law after the Gore v ASIC decision in 2017. ASIC has previously acted to prove Criminal Code fault in criminal proceedings, not civil proceedings.
Yes FS operations limited
ASIC has moved to order Yes FS to change its dealings with clients until the trial is completed for alleged breaches of the Corporations Act and ASIC Act. Three Yes FS entities are involved: Wealth and Risk Management Pty Ltd (which has an AFSL), Jeca Holdings Pty Limited (trading as Yes FS, no AFSL), and Yes FP Pty Ltd (a representative of Wealth and Risk Management). The company is prohibited from making, offering or promoting cash payments to prospective clients in connection with the provision of financial advice in relation to superannuation or purchasing of insurance products. They additionally must not promote any such payments online, and Jeca Holdings is prohibited from carrying on a financial services business. The trial begins 2 October 2017.
ASIC gets extra funding for dispute resolution
ASIC is getting an extra $4.3 million over four years for the setup and management of the Australian Financial Complaints Authority, and another $16 million over four years to promote financial literacy.


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Do you find yourself reaching for that bottle of Advil or Aleve when you're feeling tired and sore? I've observed that this a habit for many people. As athletes we don't want to miss any training, and this mindset makes it very easy to slide into the routine of taking OTC (over the counter) pain relievers. This temporary relief allows us to get out the door and get our workouts in. I've also noticed that as we age it's even more common to become reliant on OTC pain relievers. They make it possible for us to keep doing the activities that we've always enjoyed doing. However, is it ok to take OTC pain relievers every day? What are the risks and long term effects? Are there better ways to manage inflammation?
The two main types of OTC pain relievers are NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs) and acetaminophen. NSAIDs include ibuprofen (Advil), aspirin and naproxen (Aleve). They work by blocking the body's production of chemicals known as prostaglandins that cause inflammation and pain. Common side effects for all NSAIDs are cardiovascular problems, GI bleeding, kidney problems, and hypertension. Serious side effects include gastrointestinal ulcers and bleeding but fortunately these seem to be limited to high doses taken for longer periods of time. However, taking these medications long term can be tempting since we can buy them right off the shelf - no prescription needed.
Acetaminophen (Tylenol, Paracetamol) is often used to ease pain and reduce fever, but it does not reduce inflammation. Acetaminophen can be toxic to your liver, even at recommended doses. Research has shown that taking just slightly more than the recommended dose over a longer time period is far more risky than one large overdose. Another concern to be aware of is that acetaminophen has been linked to increased risk of kidney damage when taken with alcohol. (So NEVER take it as a cure for a hangover!)
Most of us have taken the occasional OTC pain killer to manage an acute situation. Sometimes we need quick relief from an intense pain such as a headache, toothache or menstrual cramps. Other times we may be dealing with a sports injury that we're trying to manage. When this occurs right before a big race or event that we've put a lot of time and effort into we want to get though it if at all possible. I had this experience at the 2008 Olympics. My plantar fascia flared up as soon as I hit the ground in Beijing. In addition to lots of manual therapy I was taking lots of anti-inflammatory meds so that I could manage the pain and compete in the 5000m prelims and final. However, once I stepped off the track after the 5000m final I was done with the pain relievers. Similarly, if we're experiencing acute pain once we have it under control it's time to get off of the pain relievers and get to the root of the problem. Taking OTC pain relievers as a band aid isn't a good long term solution. While no one wants to be sidelined from doing what they love, we need to think about our overall health and wellness first.
Here is a list of natural options that can help manage inflammation:
Turmeric has been used for thousands of years in other cultures as a spice and medicinal herb and the west has now caught on! The dried root of the Curcuma longa plant is ground into the distinctive yellow turmeric powder. The main active substance in turmeric is curcumin. Curcumin is a very strong antioxidant and has powerful anti-inflammatory effects. Many studies have shown that turmeric benefits equal that of many pharmaceutical medications. Several have even found that using curcumin is more beneficial than some prescription drugs without the toxic side effects. Research suggests that turmeric may be helpful in treating inflammatory bowel diseases, joint pain relief, rheumatoid arthritis, and reduced joint swelling among others. One thing to note is that turmeric doesn't absorb easily into the bloodstream, but if taken with black pepper the absorption rate increases by about 2000%. If you take it in supplement form, look for one formulated with black pepper (piperine).
Ginger and turmeric belong to the same botanical family, Zingiberacea. Ginger contains gingerol, a compound with potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that has been linked to many health benefits. A University of Miami study concluded that ginger extract could one day be a substitute to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Research also shows that ginger affects some inflammatory processes at a cellular level. It's also well known for being a digestive aid. It's easy to add some fresh ginger into your diet!
Cinnamon is another spice that's easy to work into your daily routine. It's delicious in many teas, breakfast foods, and healthy snacks. Cinnamon contains many compounds with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that can reduce the likelihood of cellular damage and chronic disease. It's also known to be great blood sugar stabilizer in addition to it's antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties. In the US there are two types of cinnamon that are commonly found - cassia and ceylon. Ceylon may cost a bit more but is the better option for your health.
Astaxanthin is one of the strongest carotenoids and antioxidants found in nature. It's derived from Haematococcus microalgae, and is the pigment that gives krill, algae, and salmon their bright red-orange color. It has antioxidant properties that help protect against many types of chronic disease. It's ability to fight free radicals has been shown to be 6,000 times higher than vitamin C! Astaxanthin fights chronic inflammation and may even improve your workout endurance. An additional benefit is that it helps protect your skin from UV sun damage. One big difference that sets it apart from other carotenoids is that it can handle multiple free radicals simultaneously. While you can get astaxanthin from some seafood such as salmon and lobster, it may be easier to take in supplement form.
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December 7, 2015
There were a ton of exciting races as Randolph YMCA's girls faced off against our Lady Swordfish on Saturday at home. RANY came out on top winning 209-164, but there were some amazing swims by our 44 girls, including 34 Career Best Times, 12 First Places, 10 new YMCA State cuts, and 5 new JO times.
Earning the top spots in their respective events were Abbey Gardner (100 Free, 200 IM); Trinity Hartung (100 IM); Emily Haudek (200 Free); Catie Lovett (50 Back); Abbey Panzarella (50 Back, 50 Breast); Emily Rothamel (100 Back); Samantha Russell (100 Breast, 200 Free); and Clare Schwartz (100 Free, 50 Fly).
YMCA State times were swum by Elizabeth Enriquez (50 Breast); Abbey Gardner (100 Free, 50 Back, 200 IM); Catie Lovett (50 Back); Abby Panzarella (50 Back, 50 Breast); Clare Schwartz (100 Free, 50 Fly); and Margaret Wilk (50 Breast).
It was a big day for Abbey and Abby, both earning new JO cuts in all of their events.
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Great swimming girls!!!


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I'll be honest with you, Billy Wilder's Double Indemnity was underwhelming. I'm not sure what that says about my reviewing credentials, because back in the 1940s it was up for no less than seven Academy Awards. The plot revolves around Walter Neff
(Fred MacMurray), insurance sales guy, and Phyllis Dietrichson (Barbara Stanwyck), disenchanted housewife. They kill her husband for the insurance money, get away with it for a while, but eventually Neff's colleague Barton Keyes (Edward G. Robinson) figures it out and is going to get them sooner or later. Don't worry - I didn't give you any spoilers. We learn all this in the first five minutes as Neff confesses into an office dictation machine. We launch head first into a flashback, narrated by Neff, who is slowly bleeding to death from a mysterious gunshot wound.
It sounds melodramatic, but somehow the sense of drama is lost. We know what's going to happen; we even know that Neff doesn't get the money or the girl. The idea is that we want to know how it happened, what specifically went wrong, who shot Neff? But as I watched, I had to keep reminding myself why I was watching, but then I found the real reason was that I had to review it. I'm aware I am speaking from a modern perspective: during production and at its release, there were fears that Double Indemnity would harden audiences towards onscreen immorality because it dealt with murder so openly. Today, it's a murder mystery without the violence and without the mystery.
This wasn't an entirely wasted opportunity though. This week's gatecrashed undergraduate film lecture was on continuity editing, so I was furiously identifying the classical Hollywood styles present. (It's so like me to turn everything into work.) That is, I was until the film suddenly got interesting, at the point where Stanwyck blossoms into a fantastic Femme Fatale. Cue dark sunglasses and wry smiles. Her performance is easily the most engaging and probably the most memorable aspect of the film as a whole.
I see this film as simply adding to my stock of film knowledge, especially as it's sometimes hailed as one of the first film noirs. I've been comparing it in my head to Wilder's The Apartment [1960], which features MacMurray and a similar office building, although it's a very different film, and more usefully with his Sunset Boulevard [1950], which is coming up on the list at #33. In and of itself, though? Well, if you're a passionate cinephile then you probably ought to watch it, just so the next time The Maltese Falcon comes up in conversation you can reel off an impressive list of comparisons. If not, then you probably want to give it a miss.


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