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The Making of "Cursed by the Cthaeh"
Earlier this week I posted this painting "Cursed by the Cthaeh", a portrait of Kvothe Kingkiller from Patrick Rothfuss' The Kingkiller Chronicle. Today I want to show you how I made it. If you think this painting came easy, it didn't. It's been a long time coming, and here's the full story.
Step 1: Understanding the Concept
I try to research the subject I'm illustrating because starting out well-informed leads to both inherently better visual storytelling and clues that readers familiar with the story will recognize. For those who haven't yet read this series, I highly recommend both The Name of the Wind and Wise Man's Fear. They're excellent reads and I find there's more to uncover each time I read them. Without spoiling anything major, I'll just hint that it's a tragic story of Kvothe's rise and downfall, and his downfall begins at this moment when he meets the Cthaeh in its tree. Other elements include a cloak made of shadows, a pin of silver pipes, light blue flowers in the tree, red butterfly wings below the tree, an ancient sword, a lute, and of course Kvothe's flame red hair.
Step 2: Sketching
I began with a very rough figure drawing, pictured in the upper left. By this point I had already done the research into the clothing I wanted to reference and just needed to add Kvothe's personality and mood into this scene. He's a heroic character, so I began with a hero's pose and used a wonderful cloak reference to visualize my first idea. I decided that it wouldn't make sense for him to stand there posing under the tree, so I revised the sketch and drew him walking towards us and away from the tree. Above, you'll see my transition from that first rough sketch of Kvothe into something more refined and finally loosely sketching out the Cthaeh's tree behind Kvothe.
For the tree reference, I researched ancient gnarly European oaks and java willow trees. They have powerful twisting branches and roots that seem to reach everywhere, like dead spider legs or octopus tentacles. Placing the tree and Kvothe together like this makes it look like the tree is trapping him in its roots and branches, and as if knot in the tree is the Cthaeh's eye or portal through which it speaks to those unfortunate souls who draw close enough.
Step 3: Value and Color Swatches
One of the best pieces of advice I learned about composition was to clearly define the foreground, middle ground, and background clearly with both value and color. I experimented with a few graphic combinations and settled on No. 4 and F. Placing Kvothe as the darkest shape against a light background centers the focus on him and places the Cthaeh's tree further in the background while allowing me to hint that the tree has symbolically cast a shadow over him. And one of Kvothe's most iconic features is his hair, so I chose my colors to compliment it. I also decided on a color for the ground plane that was in the same family as his shadow cloak because I wanted it to feel like it was melting into the ground.
Step 4: Setting up Value Structure and Basic Color
At this stage, I wasn't worried about perfect mark-making or blending, just setting roughing out the color and values. I kept to a dark pallet for Kvothe and played with a gradient for the background.
Above, I brought the tree sketch back in and adjusted its placement in relation to Kvothe.
Next I played with ideas for the tree, letting a swirly mist creep out of it, but in the next step I discarded the idea. Kvothe also went through some changes here. I received great feedback from my mentor, Chad Weatherford, that I would tell the story better if Kvothe were looking over his shoulder and visually reinforcing his relationship to the tree. I also went back to my references and chose a specific actor to "play" Kvothe in my mind's eye.
Step 5: Color!
At this point I stopped selecting colors from the pallet and just sampled them from the canvas with the color picker. I spent time developing the mid-ground and background, the tree, and underlying colors. I also began to mask out part of Kvothe's shadowcloak to reveal the ground and roots behind him. Lastly, I painted out an extra tree branch so that the two remaining ones would make a frame around Kvothe's head and I could let light break through the tree branches to draw more focus on him.
My background is with traditional paints so I like to work from dark to light. At this stage I brought in some lighter colors, especially around Kvothe. Then I added a few photo textures of roots, bark, and moss into the picture on Overlay layers and continued to paint over those. I also decided to open up Kvothe's body still more to the tree and switched his posture. Here, his right foot and left hand are forward as he walks towards us. I was also mindful to switch which side his sword hung on and continued to render and develop him, including his wonderful flame-like hair. I used a layer mask to vanish more of his shadow cloak and added rim light not only to illuminate Kvothe but to add a lost and found line where the edge of his cloak ends and catches the light.
I added more overlapping foliage and rim lighting and defined the edge of the hill. I also drew on other colors from the scene to suggest distant parts of the forrest and to unify Kvothe with his environment. I think the faint conte-like marks give it an ethereal quality, which is perfect for a scene that happens in the fae realm.
Step 6: Lighten it Up
It was time to bring in the lighter values and unify the piece, revealing more of the underlying colors. I did this in layers – there's a gradient of color that fades from dark and more opaque from the bottom to lighter and more transparent at the top, which also helps unify Kvothe in the foreground with the rest of the scene. I also lightened up the tree and the background behind it to reveal more colors, but was mindful to make them lighter than Kvothe in order to stay true to my original value plan. Lastly, I softened the texture of the canopy of leaves in the background and faded some of the branches out to show more depth.
Step 7: The Finishing Touches
The final details are best seen in close-up. Until this point I had worked zoomed out so that I could see the whole piece at once, but when it comes to the details like these, and the three most important areas of the piece, I zoomed in and spent more time rendering. In the first close-up you can see how I refined Kvothe's expression and facial features, particularly shaping his nose and the crease between his brows. In the next close-up, I added details like the red butterfly wings on the ground and light blue flowers in the tree (both were story elements from the book, and both colors I drew from elsewhere in the painting). I thought about adding a live butterfly either on Kvothe's shoulder or by the "eye"of the tree, but it was too distracting. Finally in the last close-up I finished the "eye" to give it more character.
Enjoy the painting, and thanks a million to Chad Weatherford and Justin Howard for their advice!
Edit: I came back to this piece after additional feedback I received from Cynthia Sheppard and added more warm yellow light into the background of this piece, rounded out the rim light, adjusted Kvothe's chin, and the color balance. Then for fun, I added dappled light patterns. The result is updated at the top of this article.
Cursed by the Cthaeh
Kvothe: Color Experiments
I've been developing the design of Kvothe, the main character in Patrick Rothfuss' The Kingkiller Chronicle, for my thesis project dedicated to visually developing the story for game pre-production. Above are my color experiments for Kvothe as an adult. It's helpful to make quick study of color combinations in the process of visual development before creating the final character painting. I chose these color combinations to compliment his hair, which is described as flame red. Some of the combinations are simple monochrome or complimentary, others schemes include more colors. Sometimes the simplest combinations are the most striking.
If you'd like to check out this wonderful series, start with The Name of the Wind here:
The Name of the Wind (Kingkiller Chronicles, Day 1)
…then proceed directly to book 2:
The Wise Man's Fear (Kingkiller Chronicles, Day 2)


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NASCAR has approved the largest restrictor plate for its Sprint Cup Series competitors since the mandated introduction of a one-inch metal unit in 1988 for next month's Coke Zero 400 Powered by Coca-Cola at Daytona International Speedway.
The event traditionally considered the halfway point of the NASCAR season will be contested with carburetor restrictor plate openings of 1 1/32-inches. The Coke Zero 400, third of four Cup races contested with the plate in 2010, will be the final event run on the current asphalt on the high-banked, 2.5-mile DIS trioval. The second complete repaving of the track has been scheduled for after the race, the result of pothole problems that forced two lengthy red-flag stoppages during the season-opening Daytona 500 in February.
The 52nd annual Coke Zero 400 will take the green flag on Saturday, July 3, at 7:30 p.m. (EDT).
Each NASCAR-issued restrictor plate contains four openings which restrict air flow to the typical four-barrel carb. The plate is designed to decrease the engine's ability to draw air into the manifold and cylinder heads and restrict its ability to produce horsepower. Larger openings mean more air, and more speed. Plate racing was introduced at DIS and the sister 2.66-mile Talladega Superspeedway by NASCAR in a bid to prevent stock cars from exceeding the 200 mph barrier, as well as a safety measure for drivers and fans.
Earlier this year, NASCAR mandated openings of 63/64-inches for the Daytona 500 _ then the largest restrictor-plate openings since the one-inch mandate in 1988. The Daytona 500, won by Jamie McMurray of Earnhardt Ganassi Racing, featured a record 21 different leaders who exchanged the lead 52 times.
"We think this will be a needed boost due to the additional drag we've picked up since switching from a rear wing to a rear spoiler," said Robin Pemberton, NASCAR's vice president of competition. Rule changes announced on Jan. 21, following a round of testing at the 1.5-mile Texas Motor Speedway, mandated a switch from a wing mounted on the rear deck lid of NASCAR's Car of Tomorrow back to a more traditional fixed spoiler. The March event at the half-mile Martinsville Speedway marked the first race for the new spoiler.
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Despite the beating the air travel industry has suffered since the worldwide economic downturn began five years ago, one mid-sized airport appears to be bucking that trend. Between 2007 and 2012, Louis Armstrong International Airport has enjoyed small but significant increases in both departing flights and the number of passengers climbing aboard jets.
The New Orleans airport stands alone among 35 similarly sized airports in avoiding a drop-off in the past five years, according to data published last month by MIT and first reported by the Wall Street Journal. Aviation Director Iftikhar Ahmad tied that rosy report directly to the city's burgeoning economy and rising population.
"I think that what is happening is New Orleans is coming back," he said.
The study, conducted by the MIT International Center for Air Transportation, compared New Orleans with other city airports that annually board between 1.9 million and 7 million passengers a year. More than 5.4 million passengers took off in 2012 from Louis Armstrong International -- a 4.5 percent jump from 2007. By contrast, mid-sized airports in general lost 26.2 percent of their flights and 21.4 percent of their passengers during that same period, according to the MIT report.
Ahmad said the local airport's number of flights has returned to its pre-Katrina level, with the Federal Aviation Administration and the Bureau of Transportation Statistics again ranking it as the 40th busiest airport in the nation. He added that he expects to improve on that rank as the airport prepares to embark on an $826 million project to build an entirely new terminal on the Kenner site.
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Markesbery and Lovell describe the wide spectrum of oxidative lesions found in both nuclear and mitochondrial DNA, detectable early in the progression of Alzheimer's disease (AD):
Oxidative damage to DNA may play an important role in aging and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease (AD). … In late-stage AD brain, several studies have shown an elevation of the base adducts 8 hydroxyguanine (8-OHG), 8-hydroxyadenine (8-OHA), 5-hydroxycytosine (5-OHC), and 5-hydroxyuracil, a chemical degradation product of cytosine. Several studies have shown a decline in repair of 8-OHG in AD. Most recently, our studies have shown elevated 8-OHG, 8-OHA, and 5,6-diamino-5-formamidopyrimidine in nuclear and mitochondrial DNA in mild cognitive impairment, the earliest detectable form of AD, suggesting that oxidative damage to DNA is an early event in AD and not a secondary phenomenon.
But never fear: PH Reddy reviews the potential value of mitochondrially targeted antioxidant compounds as efficacious, low-side effect therapeutics in AD:
… Recent advances in molecular, cellular, and animal model studies of AD have revealed that amyloid precursor protein derivatives, including amyloid beta (A beta) monomers and oligomers, are likely key factors in tau hyperphosphorylation, mitochondrial oxidative damage, inflammatory changes, and synaptic failure in the brain tissue of AD patients. … Recently, however, there has been a breakthrough. Researchers have recently been able to promote the entry of certain antioxidants-including MitoQ, MitoVitE, MitoPBN, MitoPeroxidase, and amino acid and peptide-based SS tetrapeptides-into mitochondria, several hundred-fold more than do natural antioxidants. Once in the mitochondria, they rapidly neutralize free radicals and decrease mitochondrial toxicity. Thus, mitochondrially targeted antioxidants are promising candidates for treating AD patients.
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Set the table, pass the napkins, and dig into one of the most satiating and soul-satisfying meals of summer. There are hundreds of regional variations, but all you need is one recipe to ensure perfect ribs. All the cooking takes place largely unattended, with very little prep work -- and even less fuss.
The Shopping List
Perfect ribs require the right ingredients, but there's no need to go out of your way to find the requisite components.
The Proper Cut
Saint Louis-style pork ribs, available at most supermarkets, have a rich taste, and a robust texture. The ribs' generous amount of meat is enhanced -- but not overwhelmed -- by barbecue rubs and sauces. Unlike baby back or spare ribs, this rack is trimmed to a neat rectangle with uniform, not tapered, ends that ensure even cooking.
Spice and Sauce
Nothing fancy here. Common ingredients, such as mustard powder and brown sugar, can create rubs and sauces to envy.
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All your equipment needs can be fulfilled at a hardware store, where entire aisles are devoted to kettle grills, chimney starters, drip pans, tongs, thermometers, lump charcoal, and smoking chips.
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Grilling Tips
If you don't have a chimney starter, pile the charcoal briquettes in a pyramid around a wad of newspaper in the center of the bottom grill rack. Ignite newspaper, carefully moving briquettes occasionally with tongs or a grilling spatula to heat evenly.
If your charcoal grill doesn't have a built-in thermometer, monitor its temperature by inserting a candy or deep-frying dial thermometer into one of the kettle's top vents.
Ribs for a Crowd
Barbecued ribs are ideal party fare, requiring very little effort and no utensils. Here, a few strategies that can make things even simpler.
Prepping in Advance
Refrigerating the sauce overnight -- or up to two weeks -- saves time and ensures the ingredients meld and develop complexity. Refrigerating the spice-rubbed ribs overnight lets the spices deeply flavor the meat.
Juggling Less at the Last Minute
When you don't want to tend to both grill and guests, cook the ribs the night before, and let cool completely. Wrap in parchment and then in foil, and refrigerate overnight. Reheat, uncovered, in an oven heated to 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
Feeding the Multitudes
Most grills fit only two racks of ribs. To cook up to four racks at a time, you'll need a stainless steel rib rack (available at hardware stores), which holds ribs vertically. Coat metal rib rack with vegetable oil, and center it on grill rack over drip pan. Place one rack of ribs into each of the slots. The cooking time will remain the same. Be sure to double the spice rub and sauce.
Rubs vs. Sauces
Barbecue-rib masters, whether presiding over emporiums in Memphis or holding court in backyards, engage in the great debate: rubs versus sauces. But both play crucial, interdependent roles in barbecuing a better rib.
Rubs are the foundation on which flavors are built. Patted onto ribs, these magic mixes layer a holy trinity: a jolt of heat, a dose of sweetness, and a whisper of vegetal overtones. After being massaged with a rub and left to their own devices in the refrigerator for a couple of hours or, preferably, overnight, uncooked ribs undergo something akin to alchemy. The rub penetrates the meat, forever changing its flavor and texture.
Each sauce hound has what amounts to his own private label. But no matter how secret the ingredients, certain elements always insinuate themselves, such as the musky heat of pepper, the bite of vinegar, and the inimitable scratch of bourbon. Lazily mopped on toward the end of cooking, the right sauce turns ribs a deep, sleek mahogany and lends the bright smack of acidic flavors as a counterpoint to the complex nature of a rub.
Perhaps the best rib recipe is unfailingly democratic, pulling inspiration from points across America's barbecue belt. Wherever your predilection or allegiance lies, one thing's for certain: Barbecuing ribs is one of cooking's most satisfying, and messy, acts. Have plenty of family, and napkins, close by to sop up all the pleasure.
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This dialogue is the second in a three-part series of online events hosted by the National Council on Disability (NCD) and the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP). The purpose of this virtual event is to continue the dialogue and exchange of ideas between the disability community and the social media industry on the importance of accessibility and usability, and to promote the ongoing exchange of ideas in order to encourage universal design in the development of technology products.
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The mission of the Retail User Group, a mutual benefit organization, is to provide retailers and solution providers a networking partnership for the sharing of information, experiences and best practices; enabling the advancement of retail solutions to solve common business problems. We have...
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This Mod adds a Admin User Group. All Group Users have Administrator Rights.
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Rpmrestore allows the user to show the differences (user, group, mode, mtime, size) between a packages status on install and its current status. This act as an improvement of the functionality provied by the "rpm -V" command. It also allows the user to restore the attributes to their original...
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SPECTOR 360 User Activity Monitoring software allows organizations to monitor, record, replay, and analyze all user, user group, department, and division electronic activity. Organizations use SPECTOR 360 to protect assets, improve productivity, ensure optimal use of online processes, systems,...
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Edu-SLUG is the educational software part of SLUG, the Schools Linux User Group in South Africa. SLUG installs low-cost Linux networks at schools. Edu-SLUG aims to produce software to aid teachers in education using the Outcomes Based Education system.
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Official news application of the DFW Unified Communications User Group. The DFW UC User Group meets on the 4th Thursday of the Month at the Microsoft Campus in Irving and covers Microsoft Lync, OCS, and Exchange UM. Requirements: Windows Phone 8.1, Windows Phone 8, Windows Phone 7.5, Windows...
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RBT is a browser based query and reporting application backed by scalable J2EE technology.
The Administrator application provides role based security setup and user/group access control
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mod_diffprivs makes Apache configurable to work as diffrent user/group and chroot env. for each VirtualServer and for ~user request. Designed mostly for ISP to make Apache secure. This is a core directive in mod_diffprivs. It takes one, two or three arguments. First is an user on what Apache...
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FreeSMUG - FreeSoftware Mac User Group, releases a collection CD with the most useful free and open source software applications packaged for Mac OS X. All 10.4 and PPC/Intel compatible.
PPC and Intel Applications and Source CD are available.
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Spychat is a chatting client specifically designed for Spymac users, the largest Mac User Group on the internet, though it is open to everyone.
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CASK enables an individual or an ISP to quickly create a community Web site such as a user group site, a developer resource site, or a news site. It has seven standard content modules, Articles, Chat, Links, Downloads, Photo Gallery, Events and Books. In addition it supports multiple community...
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It provides a PAM and NSS module for PostgreSQL to completely replace the user/group/shadow flatfile. Maintenance tools are developed by the bofhms project, code has been moved to http://www.pgfoundry.org/projects/sysauth/
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SQLAlchemy-backed User/Group models with encrypted password.
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The Ebix Health User Group [EHUG] conference is being held in Dallas, TX April 23-25, 2014 at the Hyatt Regency Dallas. This application provides attendees with valuable information, including: conference schedule of events, customized personal event schedule, speaker profiles, sponsor and...
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All About XAML is a User Group based in Birmingham, Alabama which provides a community for Silverlight, Windows Phone, WPF and Surface developers. This app gives the latest events for the group as well as feed from the leadership's twitter accounts. In addition there is a central feed for common...
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Fondati nel 2006 da ASPItalia.com Network ed UGIdotNET, i Community Days sono il maggiore evento community italiano organizzato da community e user group italiani dedicati ai prodotti e alle tecnologie Microsoft, per offrirvi giornate di approfondimento tecnico sotto forma di conferenze, per dev,...
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Less than two weeks after an African rock python killed two young Canadian boys while they slept, authorities seized 40 pythons from a single motel room in Brantford, Ontario.
The ball pythons ranged in size from 1 foot to 4 1/2 feet long, and were stored in plastic storage bins, CNN reported.
"It appeared as though they were being kept for breeding purposes" Brantford Police Sgt. Cheney Venn told CNN. "(They) were not being suitably cared for and were in distress."
The snakes were seized on Thursday at the Bell City Motel in Brantford, about 65 miles southwest of Toronto, by the county's Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Four people, including two children, were in the room at the time.
Venn told CNN that the family had checked into the motel after they were evicted from their prior residence.
Though it is illegal to own a python in Brantford, no arrests have been made and no names have been released by authorities. The pythons have since been transported out of the area and are expected to be cared for by experts.
Earlier this month, an African rock python escaped its cage in a New Brunswick reptile store, made its way through the ventilation system and strangled two boys, 5 and 7, who were sleeping in the apartment above the store.


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No decisions in Arias hearing; next court date is Sept. 16Posted: Updated:
PHOENIX – Convicted murderer Jodi Arias was back in court Monday for a quick hearing in which the judge was expected to set a date for a retrial of the penalty phase.
Monday's proceeding lasted less than 15 minutes and no decision were made. Judge Sherry Stephens said she needs time to review a pair of motions submitted by the defense last week. She continued the hearing until Sept. 16. At that time, she is expected to set a date for the penalty phase retrial and rule on the defense motions relating to media coverage and access to the prospective jurors' Twitter accounts.
After a trial that went on for more than four months, a jury convicted Arias of first-degree murder in May. While they found her eligible for the death penalty, they could not unanimously agree to sentence her to it.
The plan now is to seat a second jury to decide Arias' fate. Her conviction on first-degree murder is not in question and will stand. The new jury will deal only with her sentence.
Arias' attorneys had sought to have set aside the jury's determination that Arias killed her ex-boyfriend, Travis Alexander, in an "especially cruel" manner, one element of so-called aggravating factors that allows the panel to then consider the death penalty.
The judge denied that motion earlier this month, leaving death on the table.
If, like the original jury, the jurors in the penalty phase retrial cannot come to a unanimous decision, Arias will be sentenced to life in prison automatically. In Arizona, only a jury can hand down the death penalty.
Should that automatic life sentence kick in, Judge Sherry Stephens will decide if Arias should be eligible for parole after 25 years.
While no date has been set, Stephens has indicated that she'd like to start the retrial process by late September. Arias' defense team has been trying to push it after the first of the year.
Just seating a new impartial jury could take weeks, given the widespread publicity of the trial that captured headlines worldwide with lurid tales of sex, betrayal and a bloody killing. That lengthy process would be followed by reading testimony and evidence to bring the fresh panel up to speed before jurors would once again attempt to decide whether Arias should live or die.
Another big question that will likely be addressed at the next hearing is the issue of media coverage. Defense attorneys would like the judge to limit or ban live coverage of the retrial. They also want prospective jurors to provide information about their Twitter accounts.
"I think that it's dangerous to have social media inside a courtroom in some aspects," court blogger Kinsey Schofield said. "If somebody does find out who a juror is and they do have a social media account … people will take advantage of it. They will tweet them. They will give them their opinion. And the scary thing is it could impact Jodi Arias' life – live or die."
After first denying any involvement in his death, Arias, 33, eventually admitted killing Alexander, but claimed it was self-defense after he attacked her. Prosecutors argued it was premeditated murder carried out in a jealous rage.
As a result of new motions filed, the Jodi Arias hearing was continued to September 16.— MC Superior Court (@courtpio) August 26, 2013
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Mozart in Stafford - Played with Guzzo. Chris Ramsden reviews Camerata's concert at The Stafford Gatehouse.
|"It's getting hard to keep up with Manchester's music scene. Just as Gianandrea Noseda steps down from the BBC Philharmonic (see Farewell Symphony), Douglas Boyd leaves the Manchester Camerata (though he comes to Stafford next May for his farewell concert). Mark Elder over at the Hallé must be getting a bit restless.
And with the Camerata, it's not just the conductor who's changing; there's also a new leader, Giovanni Guzzo.
The Camerata obviously decided we might be overwhelmed if we had to cope with two new people at once. So last night in Stafford we were introduced to Giovanni Guzzo as he gave his first concert as leader; the new conductor comes later.
Giovanni Guzzo, though of Italian origin, was lucky enough to be born in what is clearly one of the most musical countries in the world, Venezuela (home of El Sistema and Gustav Dudamel). He got a first at the Royal Academy of Music in London and has played for the Queen, world leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, and last night, for the good people of Stafford. He's just 24 years old.
Mind you, Mozart was just 15 when he wrote the Divertimento in F, K 138, which opened the concert, 19 when he wrote the third violin concerto, and 18 when he wrote the symphony no. 29 which came after the interval.
The works came in ascending order of genius.
Giovanni Guzzo played throughout without written music, and he was plainly well inside the eighteenth century idiom, clean and incisive but not lacking in expression. His team threw off the outer movements of the Divertimento as if they were indeed diverted, but made every note of the big tune in the slow movement count.
The leader was plainly in his element in Mozart's third violin concerto. It was a performance to make you think you had maybe underestimated this early work.
After the interval, an octet played Last Round by Osvaldo Golijov, apparently in memory of the great Argentinean composer Astor Piazzolla. It was, frankly, at the edge of my comfort zone, but I'd have loved them to have played some actual Piazzolla.
The orchestra ended with Mozart's 29th symphony, one of his early masterpieces, and for this they played standing up. Is this a new trend? And why didn't they stand for the Divertimento? Anyway, if it was intended to increase the orchestra's projection and focus, it seemed to me to work just fine.
The musicians applauded Guzzo almost as much as we did. Plainly, this will be a winning combination.
I must admit that I had been wondering if Stafford's relationship with the Camerata was souring.
It looked as if the Camerata's appearances in the New Year were reduced to two duos -- violin and piano on February 3 and cello and piano a month later. In fact, these are just delightful extras -- held in the new Met area -- just to keep the music playing while the Stafford Gatehouse is done up. There's actually finance for two more years.
The Camerata is back in full swing in April and May. There's also a Family Creativity Day on Sunday, November 14 (it sounds such fun I think I'll adopt a child between 7 and 11 so I can attend), Sarah Whittingham is taking on the role of Stafford's musician in residence giving informal recitals and talks all over the place (is that her busking in the town centre?) and there's a special invite to the Camerata's home, the Bridgewater Hall, in January, to see the end of the group's acclaimed romp through the symphonies of Beethoven".
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Ben for Obama
With the race towards the 2008 Presidential election heating up, a number of site favorites are making their opinions known. Ben Harper, for one, supports Illinois senator Barack Obama and played a benefit on his behalf last week at New Yorks Hammerstein Ballroom. Harper played a brief acoustic set which consisted of With My Own Two Hands, Gather 'Round The Stone, There Will Be A Light and Better Way. The gig was part of a busy promotional blitz that found the guitarist appearing on both Sirius and XM radio, playing for GQ Magazine as part of New Yorks Live From Abbey Road (at the Daryl Roth Theatre), on Ugo.com and as part of National Geographic Live. Harpers next gig is an appearance at Lollapalooza in Obamas homestate of Illinois.


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Kids get older, I get later and later with posting their birthday updates!
Miles requested a cooking party for his birthday, we we got all set up for the little chefs. They prepared fruit skewers, ham-wrapped breadsticks, salad and personalized pizzas. There was some cheese throwing (and burning) at one point and the sharp sticks were maybe not the best idea for 2-5 year olds. Oh well, it was yummy and we all had a great time!


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"Llama Llama Holiday Drama"
By Anna Dewdney
Viking, $16.99, ages 4-7
It doesn't matter which holiday a family might be celebrating in the dark days of December or January, from a little llama's point of view. Everything is hyped-up and time-tagged: "How long till that special date? Llama Llama has to wait." The pace is busy and the gratification always delayed, whether it's for cookies or presents. While this little llama is shown as concerned about others' presents as well as his own, the plot suggests that even generosity isn't always buffer enough to seasonal frenzy. The plot structure that Anna Dewdney has perfected in earlier books works again. When the small llama, with a tired sweet gaze, has a hysterical collapse, Mama Llama stops for a cuddle. "Sometimes we should take a rest and hold the ones we love the best."


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I like boxes. All kinds of boxes. Think about it. Receiving a box in the mail is almost always a treat. A package expected or better unexpected contains something you bought, or something someone bought for you. Fun, in my opinion.
Little blue boxes (Tiffany, not that I've ever received one of those) have to be a treat. In fact most little boxes are nice. They might contain anything from a ring to Nerds to Milk Duds (or Junior Mints!) to stationery to paper clips. All fun.
And since I'm not much of a cook, boxes mean dinner for me. Tonight, for example, I made Red Beans and Rice from a box. Before you turn up your nose at it, remember, I'm not from New Orleans, I'm first generation American, and without the box I wouldn't enjoy any red beans and rice at all. Doughnuts come in a box if you buy enough of them (Krispy Kremes, mmmmmmm), and cake boxes, those pretty soft pink ones tied with string (Do they still have those?) are truly beautiful.
My favorite tea room here in town gives you a cute little box to pack your dainty bites into and then they pack it into a lovely gift bag, one of which has be serving as my lunch bag for the past two weeks. Tomorrow will be its last day, I'm afraid. Its integrity has been compromised, but the little box I still have waiting for me to tuck something into it.
Presents come in boxes. Who doesn't love a present? And shoes come in boxes. I love shoe boxes. I loathe throwing them out because they seem like they could be so useful for. . .something.
Boxes fool me into thinking I might actually become organized one of these years. I will clean out that closet and put things into boxes that I can't get rid of but no longer need on the shelf. (Hahaha. That's a fine joke. Me. Cleaning a closet and organizing).
Best box of all? When a box of books comes from the publisher showing off your latest work. Sigh. I wish I received those more often.
Books I'm reading now:
The Blinding Knife by Brent Weeks
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These Artists Travel the World to Paint En Plein Air
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24/24 portfolio of 6 etchings
Signature: signed and numbered on the back
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Tal R uses the word kolbojnik, meaning leftovers in Hebrew, to describe his practice of culling imagery, both figurative and abstract, from a wide range of high and low culture. Like work by Donald Baechler, Maira Kalman, and Jean-Michel Basquiat, Tal R's paintings, with their bold brushstrokes, colorful patterns, and exuberantly painted imagery, give the false impression of childlike simplicity, belying a subtle complexity that revolves around his attempts to reconcile pictorial traditions with expressionism. Interested in creation myths and darker themes, Tal R's work is consistent in its display of joy and playfulness.
Israeli, b. 1967, Tel Aviv, Israel, based in Copenhagen, Denmark
These Artists Travel the World to Paint En Plein Air
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The ENB file type is primarily associated with 'Census of Employment and Wages' by Bureau of Labor Statistics. Machine readable files of data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (CEW) program. There are macros available for both Excel and Access which will import these files. Use Excel for files with less than 60 thousand records and Access for more as Excel has an import limit. .ENB is a 449 position file.
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Home / Commitment / Eur / Recycled Polyester
Quiksilver keeps pushing for a more sustainable production, which uses fewer resources, discards less and better protects people's heath. To lower its environmental impact, Quiksilver manufactures boardshorts and outerwear, made out of recycled polyester from plastic bottles. Since 2009, more than 42 million of plastic bottles have been saved from the trash heap. That is enough oil to fill more than 32,000 times the 45L-tank of a Volkswagen Polo.
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It's not like Assad woke one morning and said: "I feel like exterminating all the Brutes." It took a lot of active (Iran, Russia, China, Hezbollah etc.) and passive (Unites States, Europe, Arab states, Muslim states) encouragement to get him there. Now that he is there it will take nothing less than forceful intervention to make him stop. You don't come all this way to quit. Meanwhile, our cup runneth over with blood, disappointment and discontent.
Thursday October 4, 2012
Today's Death toll: 120. The Breakdown: toll includes 5 children and 3 women. 52 in Damascus its Suburbs, 35 in Aleppo, 11 in Homs, 9 in Deir Ezzor, 5 in Hama, 4 in Daraa, 3 in Lattakia, and 1 in Qunaitera (LCC).
Special Reports
VOA's Scott Bobb traveled to the war-torn northern Syrian city of Aleppo Thursday and left with vivid impressions of a complex community wracked by suffering and fear.
A UNESCO World Heritage site is turned to rubble.
BEIRUT, Lebanon, Oct. 4 (UPI) -- The killing of at least three Hezbollah fighters in Syria's civil war adds weight to persistent allegations the Iranian-backed movement has deployed military forces to prop up one of its most important allies, beleaguered President Bashar Assad in Damascus.
Some of the fighting between forces loyal to President Bashar Assad and the Syrian rebels has moved closer to the Israeli border and several mortar rounds have landed inside Israeli territory. Israeli officials believe these mortars were not aimed at Israel.
Where there is war there is hunger. This holds true with the conflict now taking place in Syria. The UN World Food Programme, the largest food aid organization, is currently feeding 1.5 million Syrians displaced within their own country.
Some experts thought they saw signs of Russian support for Syria wavering. But now Russia is forcing the UN to water down its condemnation of Syria for its mortar attack on Turkey, suggesting that the bond is still strong.
After Syrian shells killed five civilians in a Turkish border town, Turkey's parliament authorized military operations against Syria. But Turkey's deputy prime minister says that this is not a declaration of war.
Had Syria been a major oil producing country chances are the US would have already dispatched military forces to impose a pax Americana and to put a stop to the horrific fighting that has been slowly, but without any doubt, ripping Syria apart and dismantling the infrastructures that make the Syrian state what it is today. Even if the war was to end today it would take years for Syria to return to its pre-war position from an economic and military perspective.
Ammar Abdulhamid & Khawla Yusuf: The Shredded Tapestry: The State of Syria Today
Skirmishes between pro- and anti-Assad Alawites clans continue in Assad's hometown of Qardaha and nearby communities. Pro-Assad militias have reportedly arrested scores of rivals.
Judging by the spate of announcements by Turkish and western officials, it seems that whatever military option Turkey is envisioning in Syria will be limited in scope and probably restricted to occasional strikes against positions held by pro-Assad militia and troops. Increased aid to rebels is also expected, though this may not necessarily lead to arming rebels with heavy weapons. It's not clear as well whether Turkish authorities will attempt to coordinate any future strikes with rebels to support their ongoing operations.
Video Highlights
MIGs keep pounding the restive suburbs of Eastern Ghoutah, east of Damascus City: Kafar Batna http://youtu.be/W99KW0seKko , http://youtu.be/CowcB8QYBzU Douma http://youtu.be/rYjDDTTGcWk , http://youtu.be/i4_747tkeEE The pounding also included restive neighborhoods in Damascus City itself: Tadamon http://youtu.be/xiwTEi3i7Hw The western suburbs of Damascus were also pounded: Al-Hameh http://youtu.be/kxs9OpIQ4hs , http://youtu.be/I4jR4jSwLEY Local rebels in these parts threaten the regime that should the shelling continue, they will interrupt the water supply to loyalist neighborhoods http://youtu.be/pwC7TAGLTjk
The pounding of restive neighborhoods in Aleppo city continues: Midan http://youtu.be/dnOwnTtS9ro
Helicopter gunships drop barrels of explosives on the town of Talbisseh, Homs Province http://youtu.be/ZCq4X8Nl0Oo , http://youtu.be/h5H8VtZ2IT0 The pounding of the town of Rastan continues http://youtu.be/6YqvuiC1s1A
The pounding of Deir Ezzor City continues http://youtu.be/fOG5i6SDQRI
The pounding of Bosra Al-Sham, Daraa Province continues http://youtu.be/hT127gmaM_w


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Choosing the Best Air Rifle Scopes: When Hitting Your Target Matters
Air rifles are great for plinking, small-game hunting, shooting pests and competitive sports. When using an air rifle for hunting it necessitates the use of a scope. From hunting in a heavily wooded area or for long range shooting or shooting at pests when the lights are low; choosing the right and best air rifle scope can mean the difference between hitting your object and just shooting at air.
Shooting with an air rifle requires a precise-shot placement. Air rifle scope with an excellent magnification and a wider field of view makes it easier to spot your target. It's a choice between fixed versus variable air rifle scopes. Fixed scopes are set on one magnification and can't be adjusted, whereas variable scopes have a range of ocular magnification. As the objective of the scope becomes larger, it increases light intake which enhances the brightness resulting in pin-point accuracy. Unlike a conventional firearm, which has unidirectional recoil, using a higher-powered air rifle creates a double recoil i.e. bidirectional which wreaks havoc on a conventional scope.
The importance of choosing the right scope for your air rifle cannot be stressed enough. Depending on the type of shooting you want to do, if it is small game hunting go with a fixed scope, for larger varmints go with a variable scope. Make sure the scope is built stronger and designed to cope with the recoil. The best air rifle scope assures you that your target is never missed.
- UTG 3-12×44 30mm Compact Air Rifle Scope
The best fact about this scope is that it has been developed by the experts who were looking for a way to improve their accuracy. Nowadays, it is used by professionals from all parts of the world. The tube of this scope is filled with nitrogen and it is sealed. This also means that it is fog and rain proof. The magnification can be chosen between 3 and 12 times. The most important part of the scope are the lenses. They are coated with emerald and they have protection caps. The caps can be easily flipped over with the switch mechanism. Side Wheel Adjustable Turret is a standard component and it allows you to adjust the scope in a matter of seconds. In addition, a bigger wheel is available as an option and it allows more precise adjustments. It can be used in all weather conditions, due to the fact it has a black, matte finish and integrated sunshades.
- The magnification is between 3 and 12 times.
- The diameter of the objective lens is 44 mm.
- 30 mm the main tube.
- Rainproof and fog proof.
- Filled with nitrogen.
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- UTG 3-9×32 Compact CQB Bug Buster AO RGB Air Rifle Scope
This product is constantly treated as the best air rifle scope on the market. It is easy to understand why, if you know that it comes with the latest features. The lenses are coated with emerald and they offer the best light transmission. The Parallax-free View is adjustable from 3 yards to infinity and the adjustment process is quick and simple. Keep in mind that this scope is resistant to fog, rain and shocks.. Even better, the lighted reticle makes it perfect when it comes to dark targets. In general the optics is more than just good, compared with similar products from the same price range. The magnification is also at the highest level and it range from 3 up to 9 times. On the other side, this scope has an eye-relief feature that keeps your eyes safe and protected.
- Lenses are coated with emerald and they offer the best light transmission.
- The scope is waterproof, fogproof and resistant to shocks.
- Eye-relief feature makes it safer than most scopes from the same price range.
- 3x and 9x magnification.
- 3-100 yards parallax.
- Easy to use.
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- UTG 4-16×44 30mm Air Rifle Scope
This model is a high-end scope, designed for air rifles. It comes with the latest features that make it stand out of the crowd. Probably the most interesting feature is 1 Click system that allows you to acquire your favorite color/brightness mode. The zoom starts from 4 ties and ends up with 16 times, so it is much better than most scopes from this price range have to offer. EZ-TAP Illumination Enhancing is the latest addition and it makes this scope a great choice for hunting and shooting in all weather conditions. At the same time, the Parallax adjustment is more than just good and it starts from 10 yards. In addition, this model is also rainproof, waterproof, fog proof and resistant to shocks. Keep in mind that the parallax can be adjusted via a side-wheel, so adjustment process is very quick and it lasts just a few seconds.
- The magnification is between 4 and 16 times.
- The size of the lenses is 40 mm.
- Resistant to rain, fog and shocks.
- Greta to use in all weather conditions.
- Has the latest EZ-TAP Illumination Enhancing.
- Matte finish, so there is no reflections.
- The tube is filled with nitrogen.
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- UTG 3-9×40 AO MIL-DOT RGB Zero Locking/Resetting Scope, 1-Inch
This scope also has all the features that similar models have such, as fog proof, waterproof, rainproof and resistance to shocks. However, it goes one step further due to the fact it has parallax adjustment that starts from 5 yards, which is better than most products of this type have to offer. Despite the fact the price is slightly higher than similar scopes have to offer, this model is a great addition to any rifle. The fact it can be used in all weather conditions makes it even better. The most important component of this scope are the lenses. They are coated with emerald and they offer an impressive light transmission. The color of this scope is matt finish, so there won't be any reflections, even when the weather is sunny.
- Filled with nitrogen.
- Resistant to rain, water, shocks and fog.
- Parallax starts from 5 yards and goes to infinity.
- Lens caps are easy to open and they are made from high-quality materials.
- The lenses offer great light transmission and impressive clarity.
- Very durable and reliable scope.
- One of the most precise scopes for air rifles on the market.
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- CVLIFE Tactical R4 Air Rifle Scope
If the price is very important to you, this scope is the best choice. It offers a perfect combination of features, quality and the price. The magnification is between 3 and 9 times, which is more than enough due to the fact this is more affordable scope than aforementioned models. The diameter of the objective is 1.57 inches. On the other side, this scope is also resistant to fog, rain, water and shocks. It has been designed to last, so only the best materials have been used in the manufacturing process. In addition, you get 2 mounts in the package. They are made from high quality materials, and they will keep the scope tight and perfectly clear. Even better, these mounts are free.
- Magnification is between 3 and 9 times.
- Resistant to water, rain and fog.
- Resistant to shocks and vibrations.
- Comes with mounts that offer great hold and are resistant to vibrations as well. They come free of charge.
- The diameter of the objective is 1.57 inches.
- The color is matte finish and it is immune to the reflections, so this scope can be used in the middle of a day.
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What should be taken into account when choosing your new air rifle scope
Choosing an air rifle scope isn't an easy task, simply due to the fact there are a lot of different models on the market. However, not all of them have the same features and same characteristics. In this case, the price has the most important role. In essence, it will determine the quality, features and additions of your new scope. There are a lot of models with a price of $50 or even less. They are treated as low range scopes and they are good only if you are a beginner and you are not passionate about shooting. In any other case, they should be avoided, especially if you know that there are a lot of great models for around $150.
The most important part of any scope are the lenses, due to the fact they are in charge for the magnification. Most scopes have between 3 and 9 times magnification. This means that they can enlarge an object up to 9 times, than we can see it with a naked eye. Keep in mind that 3-9x magnification is more than enough and it can be provided by low-price scopes. There are models with a better magnification, but they are designed for professionals and they are not a wise choice if you are just a beginner.
Reticles are also an important part when you are choosing your scope. In general, this is a crosshair you will see when you look through your scope. If you like playing games, you know what this is. Keep in mind that this part is almost irrelevant when it comes to accuracy of the scope, but it is important to you. In fact, it is a matter of taste.
Light transmission is another fact that should be taken into account when choosing the new scope. In general, it means the amount of light that goes into the scope. Some manufacturers claim that their rate is 95%, but it may be false. In any case, well-known manufacturers have this part of the scope better than cheap manufacturers, so they are a wise choice.
Types of the scopes for air rifles
There are two types of scopes for air rifles. Although, they look the same and there are no a lot of differences, they work on a completely different ways.
- Fixed scopes
These scopes cannot be adjusted. Simply said, they will enlarge the object 3-4 times and their job ends. They are usually chosen by the beginners or people who don't want to pay a lot of money for a great scope.
- Adjustable scopes
Scopes like these can be adjusted, so they can enlarge an object up to 16 times than we see it with a naked eye. They are a much better and wiser choice, due to the fact they are far more efficient.
Objective sizes
The size of the objective is something that can make a difference when it comes to choosing your new scope. In general, the bigger the objective, the better the scope is. A bigger objective lets more light and it is more accurate, but it has its drawbacks. The scope is heavier and it makes the whole rifle heavier. Most scopes have an objective size between 32 and 50 mm and it is enough for most owners. Keep in mind that there are larger scopes with larger objectives, but they are designed for specific applications.
The bottom line
The best air rifle scope is the one that will help you achieve the highest number of hits during one season. It can be affordable and even cheap, or it can be very expensive, simply said, there is no rule. However, all aforementioned models are great choices, due to the fact they make a perfect balance between the price, features and the level of quality. In addition, all of them can be used by professionals so these are not cheap alternatives. On the other side, each one of them can help you achieve that amazing shot, so they should be taken into account when choosing the new scope for your air rifle. Keep in mind that all of them are designed for air rifles and not for firearm, so they should be used accordingly. No matter which scope you choose, it will improve your shooting and give you better record, so they are wise investments.


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There have been plenty of headlines about mortgage banking over the last few years, and not all of them have been good. The climate has changed to a higher cost environment, with operational pressures to deliver quality loans in a compliant manner. Low rates have driven high demand for mortgages, and high revenue on the loans that close. These factors have combined to create a climate of high costs but even higher revenue, which has created some banner years for mortgage bankers who have ridden the refinance wave to record earnings.
But as I travel this fall to visit clients, I am seeing many originators that are worried the climate is changing quickly. Margins are shrinking and volume is tightening. Smaller regional and community banks are asking how they can survive in this tougher climate. These banks have strong consumer franchises, but do not always have strong mortgage origination operations. That is a shame, because banks and strong bank-owned mortgage companies should survive in this climate.
In this new world of mortgage lending, the successful companies need to have a balance of sales, marketing, financial, technical and operational capabilities that generate consistent and profitable mortgage volume. Over the next several weeks, I will describe critical success factors for bank-owned mortgage lenders. But first, let's address why the mortgages matter for regional and community bankers.
The first reason has to do with the bank's top line. Mortgages can be profitable. Really profitable.
Most originators get to this revenue by selling off their loan volume to third-party investors, like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. These sales generate current-period gain on sale, or fee income, which often helps offset reductions in fees that are being experienced in other parts of the bank due to the Durbin amendment and other regulatory pressures.
So, while mortgage banking has its regulatory challenges and interest rate volatility, a well-structured mortgage bank will generate strong top-line revenue that can help offset declines elsewhere.
My firm's most recent data suggests that banks should be able to consistently deliver a new mortgage to at least 1% to 2% of their customer households each year. So, for banks that have 100,000 household relationships, this means at least 1,000 to 2,000 new loan originations per year.
Very often, the cost of originating a loan for a current customer is less than for a new one as marketing costs and commissions are lower. According to the Mortgage Bankers Association/STRATMOR Peer Group Benchmarking Program, the typical well-run midsize bank-owned mortgage entity in 2012 could expect to generate over $3,000 per loan in pretax income. That adds up to $3 million to $6 million in net production income just from cross-selling mortgages to the bank's existing households. Based on current mortgage banking capital requirements, the well-balanced mortgage company is generating a return on required equity of over 250%.
Mortgages should also matter for bankers because they obviously matter to consumers. A mortgage is a foundational product for the consumer relationship, representing the most important financial decision that the typical consumer makes in their lifetime. Big mortgage companies of the past (especially the megaservicers) have not always done a great job with those consumer relationships, creating tarnished brands and often leading consumers to look for more trusted advisors for their next loan.
I have recently been meeting with bankers who report customers walking into branches (or calling their "800" numbers) over the past couple of years, looking for mortgages. The banks did their best with these leads, but relying solely on walk in traffic means the bank is totally unaware of the opportunities with bank customers who don't seek them out. For every customer who walked into a branch, our data shows there were 10 to 20 bank customers who got their loans elsewhere. That's a lot of bank customers who are heading elsewhere with the important mortgage relationship, which ultimately may put the total bank relationship at risk as the new mortgage company starts their cross-sell effort.
Each bank's demographics are different and some banks may be more focused on using the mortgage product to acquire customers. My next column will discuss the pros and cons of mortgages as an acquisition product compared to a cross-sell product, and, over the next few weeks, I will lay out a fuller case for why a well-run bank-owned mortgage company should be able to survive (and thrive) in this climate.
Garth Graham heads STRATMOR Group's marketing strategy and execution practice. He has over 25 years of experience in sales and marketing.


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In the summer of 2014, over 100 Seattle-based producers and manufacturers—makers of everything from chocolate to propellers—gathered alongside city, state, and allied non-profit orgs, to see how we could work together to grow our businesses, and help make Seattle a fantastic place to work and live.
Why produce locally?
Producing locally—from food and energy to materials and consumer products—means more secure jobs and income for our region and less reliance on an often uncertain global economy. A broader, more vibrant local manufacturing sector will provide a more diverse base of living wage jobs, a more fertile landscape for entrepreneurs, and enormous opportunities to reduce the environmental impact of production and distribution. And—winning sports teams and Mount Rainier aside—few things elicit more local pride than saying, "Look—this was made right here in Seattle!"
A National Movement
Seattle Made is modeled on the successful efforts of SF Made in San Francisco, and other emerging urban manufacturing alliances.
Our Purpose
The mission of Seattle Made is to grow and support a diverse ecosystem of urban manufacturers and producers that expand opportunities for local ownership and meaningful employment, build our region's long-term resiliency, and celebrate Seattle's unique cultural identity.
Our Team
Erin Nelson
Executive Director, Seattle Good Business Network
Erin is passionate about sustainability and community service, bringing a diversity of experience to her role. Most recently, she founded and managed a green events business focused primarily on non-profit fundraising. Read her full bio here. Photo: Nataworry Photography
Andrea Porter
Program Coordinator
Andrea has been working with the creative business community since 2002. First as the owner of an art, craft and design store and gallery located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle, then as an organizer for an annual creative business education conference and now through Seattle Made. What can she say? Andrea loves all aspects of helping entrepreneurs pursue their passions! Read her full bio here. Photo: Nataworry Photography
Nico Onoda-McGuire
Green Business Program Manager
Nico holds a degree Urban Sustainability from Seattle University. Her current work is founded on her passion for sustainable urban growth and environmental equity across Seattle. She believes that a vibrant local economy is critical in building a circular economy that facilitates symbiotic relationships between communities and their natural environment. Read her full bio here.
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Our Steering Committee
Roque Deherrera City of Seattle, Office of Economic Development
Sam Farrazaino, Equinox Studios
Mike Hale, Hale's Ales
Herman Lanier, Lanier's Fine Candies
Julie O'Brien, Firefly Kitchens
Jennifer Porter, Satsuma Designs
Kristen Rask, Schmancy, Urban Craft Uprising
Mike Schaefer, Soaring Heart Natural Bed Company
Zach Shelton, General Biodiesel
Matt Westervelt, Metrix Create: Space
Christine Hanna, Seattle Good Business Network
Erin Nelson, Seattle Good Business Network
Seattle Made is a program of the Seattle Good Business Network.
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The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Children's Fund is the only charity dedicated to supporting children whose parents work, or have worked, for the Naval Service.
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The Royal Pinner Educational Trust is an educational trust for the children of commercial travellers, travelling sales (commercial) and technical representatives and manufacturers' agents, where the family has suffered adversity, and with a preference for children who have not yet attained the age of 25.
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The aim of the Trust is to assist those parents who, having selected private education for their child with reasonable expectations of being able to meet the considerable costs from their own resources, are unable to pay the fees as a result of genuine hardship, arising from an unforeseen change of circumstances.
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The Daft Punk mystery continues! A duo that looked eerily similar to the electronic-music group filmed a video in midtown yesterday — do you think the rumors are true? (Gothamist)
If you've got a sweet tooth, you need to hit up today's GODIVA event. The company is teaming up with master beer sommelier Marc Stroobandt for a beer and chocolate tasting from 1 to 7 p.m. at Macy's. (GODIVA)
It's official, Lululemon is coming to Brooklyn. Starting next Friday, the Cobble Hill location will be open and celebrating in a big way — we're talkin' free yoga, bites, drinks, and giveaways. (Facebook)
Our favorite Mediterranean resto in the West Village is kicking off one awesome Monday tradition: Mixology! Melibea will be hosting star bartenders every week to mix up delicious cocktails from 6 to 9 p.m., and it's open to the public. (Melibea)
If you're looking for all-new beach gear, the Mara Hoffman sample sale's got you covered. Nab ready-to-wear and swimwear for up to 70% off June 13 to 15, at 242 Elizabeth Street. (Mara Hoffman)
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TV Ratings Report: A Mundane MondayMatt Richenthal at . Comments
A rather mundane Monday didn't result in any series ratings movement, as returning shows (Castle, The Blacklist) remained on par with their usual numbers, while most comedies ticked slightly down...
8 p.m.
The Voice: 11 million viewers
Dancing with the Stars: 13.5 million
Bones: 5.8 million
Star-Crossed: 1.1 million
2 Broke Girls: 7 million/Friends with Better Lives: 5.3 million
9 p.m.
The Following: 4.5 million
The Tomorrow People: 1.1 million
Mike & Molly: 7.2 million/The Big Bang Theory rerun: 683,000
10 p.m.
The Blacklist: 11.1 million
Castle: 9.6 million
NCIS Los Angeles rerun: 4.5 million
Matt Richenthal is the Editor in Chief of TV Fanatic. Follow him on Twitter and on Google+.


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Now doctors are using new technology called a Skin Analysis Machine to spot problems underneath the skin and treat them before you can even see them.
"We can see certain things with our eyes, but we can't see below the surface," said Dr. Barry DiBernardo, MD, medical director of New Jersey Plastic Surgery in Montclair, NJ.
The machine takes a 3-D snapshot and compares it to 5,000 people of the same age and skin type. You can see sun damage, pore size, wrinkles and bacteria. It can also show you what you'll look like in 10 years.
The right treatments can slow aging down, but Dr. DiBernardo says there are a lot of things we do wrong. Many people think collagen can help with wrinkles, but Dr. DiBernardo says this is not true.
"Just by taking a molecule and putting it on the surface doesn't mean that it gets under the skin," he said.
Does sunscreen with SPF over 30 make a difference? Yes, the higher numbers filter out slightly more UVB rays and can add up over time.
Are facials really good for your skin? Actually no, a study out of India found they cause breakouts in 80 percent of people.
Finally, can food protect your face against sunburns? In one recent study, participants who consumed five tablespoons of tomato paste daily for three months had nearly 25 percent more protection against sunburn.
DiBernardo says your best bets to help you look younger are lasers, fillers and other skin resurfacing therapies your doctor can prescribe. The skin analysis typically costs about $100.
BACKGROUND: Covering a total area of about 20 square feet of the human body, and weighing between six and nine pounds the skin is the largest organ. The skin has many functions and is made up of layers that protect the inner organs of your body. Your skin separates the inside of your body from the outside world. It can also give important insight in one's overall health. Some functions of skin are:
- Protecting you from bacteria and viruses that can cause infections
- Helping you to sense the outside world, such as whether it is hot or cold, wet or dry
- Regulating your body temperature
HOW IT WORKS: The patient places their cheek in the machine. The machine takes a 3-D snapshot of your face and compares the image to 5,000 people the same age with the same skin type. It takes count of wrinkles, crow's feet, sun spots, bacteria, and pore size. The machine also has the capability to tell the patient what they will look like in 10 years without treatment. The doctor, aesthetician, or skin-care specialist will then suggest treatments to help prevent what could happen to their skin.
- Laser treatment, which treats sun damaged skin
- Anti-wrinkle creams
- Spot reducing medicines can be prescribed by doctor
- Doctors' offices: The use of the machine usually costs about $100, but varies with doctor. The doctor will prescribe treatment.
- Medical spas: A consultation is usually free, but varies on the spa. The specialist will prescribe treatment.
BRAND OF SKIN ANALYSIS MACHINES: They range from hand held devises to huge computers in doctors' offices and medical spas. Brands include Canfield Imaging Systems, the Visia machine, Profect Facial Studio Photography System, and BTBP Clarity.


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Red Angus Cow painting
An oil painting print of a gorgeous Red Angus cow with horns. Perfect for country kitchen decor, western home decor,or cattle ranch.
Cow prints are available as stretched canvas prints, acrylic, metal, framed, posters, phone cases, greeting cards, duvet covers, tote bags, beach bags and throw pillows.


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Pope John Paul II Quotes About WorshipQuotes about: Worship
The Eucharist is the full realization of the worship which humanity owes to God, and it cannot be compared to any other religious experience.... The risen Lord ... calls the faithful together to give them the light of His Word and the nourishment of His Body as the perennial sacramental wellspring of redemption. The grace flowing from this wellspring renews mankind, life, and history.
The Church and the world have a great need of eucharistic worship. Jesus waits for us in this sacrament of love. Let us be generous with our time in going to meet Him in adoration and in contemplation that is full of faith and ready to make reparation for the great faults and crimes of the world. May our adoration never cease
This worship, given therefore to the Trinity of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, above all accompanies and permeates the celebration of the Eucharistic liturgy. But it must fill our churches also outside the timetable of Masses. Indeed, since the Eucharistic mystery was instituted out of love, and makes Christ sacramentally present, it is worthy of thanksgiving and worship. And this worship must be prominent in all our encounters with the Blessed Sacrament, both when we visit our churches and when the sacred species are taken to the sick and administered to them
Pope John Paul II
- Born: May 18, 1920
- Died: April 2, 2005
- Occupation: Priest
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Excitonic effects in two-dimensional semiconductors: Path integral Monte Carlo approach
The most striking features of novel two-dimensional semiconductors (e.g., transition metal dichalcogenide monolayers or phosphorene) is a strong Coulomb interaction between charge carriers resulting in large excitonic effects. In particular, this leads to the formation of multicarrier bound states upon photoexcitation (e.g., excitons, trions, and biexcitons), which could remain stable at near-room temperatures and contribute significantly to the optical properties of such materials. In our work we have used the path integral Monte Carlo methodology to numerically study properties of multicarrier bound states in two-dimensional semiconductors. Specifically, we have accurately investigated and tabulated the dependence of single-exciton, trion, and biexciton binding energies on the strength of dielectric screening, including the limiting cases of very strong and very weak screening. Our results of this work are potentially useful in the analysis of experimental data and benchmarking of theoretical and computational models.
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Journal ID: ISSN 1098-0121; PRBMDO
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- Type:
- Accepted Manuscript
- Journal Name:
- Physical Review. B, Condensed Matter and Materials Physics
- Additional Journal Information:
- Journal Volume: 92; Journal Issue: 19; Journal ID: ISSN 1098-0121
- Research Org:
- Los Alamos National Lab. (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)
- Sponsoring Org:
- USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES) (SC-22); USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
- Subject:
- 75 CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS, SUPERCONDUCTIVITY AND SUPERFLUIDITY; 36 MATERIALS SCIENCE; 77 NANOSCIENCE AND NANOTECHNOLOGY; Material Science; 2D semiconductor, exciton, trion, biexciton, quantum monte carlo
- OSTI Identifier:
- 1240611
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