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Red Hat Bugzilla – Bug 121338
OpenOffice.org script grabs wrong gui language
Last modified: 2007-11-30 17:10:40 EST
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Description of problem:
OpenOffice.org ooffice script doesn't choose the gui language
correctly. in my case I have the following locales in .i18n
I should get the menus in English but after upgrading OpenOffice.org
to 1.1.0-15 the /usr/bin/ooffice grabs the gui language from the
locale in wrong way. However it doesn't work the way it should, for
some reason in my case it chooses Chinese (as in LC_CTYPE is for
inputing Chinese) eventhough the ooffice script grabs the locale as
en-us. I fixed this by editing the /usr/bin/office script and hard
coded the language value as 'en'. Previous version of OpenOffice saved
the menu locale (from the first startup) in the file in home
directory. Now it handles it automatically.
Moreover the /usr/bin/ooffice script has an annoyance regarding the
gui language grabbing as it saves an temp file in your home directory,
so when you start OpenOffice.org the temp file flashes in your e.g.
nautilus window.
Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable):
How reproducible:
Steps to Reproduce:
1.set the locales as LANG=en_US.UTF-8,
LC_CTYPE="zh_CN.GB18030", and LC_MESSAGES="en_US.UTF-8"
2. start OpenOffice.org
Actual Results: The menu language is wrong, in my case Chinese.
Expected Results: Menus should be in English as set in
Additional info:
*** Bug 122390 has been marked as a duplicate of this bug. ***
This is fixed in FC2.


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Central Chargers keep bumping into each other in South Korea.
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After Burkhalter graduated from the University of Georgia in May, he decided to travel. When teaching jobs in the Middle East and north Africa didn't pan out, he took a job teaching in Asia.
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Snyder, 23, was a student in Central's International Baccalaureate program and liked learning about other cultures. He's traveled to 23 countries so far.
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Davis, 23, teaches students at nearby Eo Yeon Elementary in Pyeongtaek.
The two friends played soccer together at Central. While Davis was in college at Mercer University and Snyder was at the University of North Carolina, they decided that teaching in South Korea could help them save money for graduate school.
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The group knows of two other Central graduates, Hanadi Istambouli and Liana George, who are also teaching in South Korea.
Istambouli, a 2004 Central graduate, has been teaching in South Korea for just two weeks. She teaches about 70 children ages 3 to 12 outside of Seoul. The Georgia Southern University graduate learned about teaching abroad opportunities in 2008 and posted her résumé.
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It's amazing that Central graduates can find each other — even in South Korea, said Erin Weaver, a former Central High School principal and assistant principal.
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Explore the most popular nature trips trails near Warner Springs with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Great trail! Take plenty of water !! Beautiful scenery.
Mosquito repellent is a must !
10$ fee to park
This is a challenging hike with quite a few steep inclines.
Don't count on any water at the bottom of the hike in.
Did this 9/8/17 Reviews a little late but I thought I should reiterate the warning, bring a bug net and consider long sleeves. There are several cisterns (not drinkable) along the trail that make the biting gnats/mosquitos brutal. I was just up on Tahquitz Peak and the view of High Point triggered the repressed memory. Great hike, stellar views.
Great hike and beautiful views. Really cool to see the watch station
This review is more about car accessibility, dogs, water availability, and insects (especially bees).
Went on a little backpacking trip from 6/23-6/25/18. It was 80-85 degrees during the day and full sun. I brought my two very fluffy dogs with me and went 3 miles down the hill to the creek. I left the main trail and followed the trail to the left (south, downstream) one mile. One mile downstream there is a large oak perfect for climbing and very shady to set up multiple tents. And alright yes a campfire ring, but please DO NOT start a fire! Also there is a stone dam and tower and small sandy beaches to enjoy. To get there go just beyond the campsite, up and over the rocks. At the top is a lone cactus, at that point head down and walk along the creek to avoid the very steep hill down directly to the dam and tower. I saw 3 hikers total on my entire trip so a very secluded trail!!
There is minimal shade along the first 3 miles till you hit the creek. It is best to complete this portion of the hike before 930-10a. The shade is optimal then as the hill is basically west facing. The first mile or so has partial shade at least every 0.1 miles, then no shade for 1 mile, then spotty shade till the creek. It is gently sloping downhill, but nothing strenuous at all even on the way up. Took me two hours to do the 4 miles to the campsite and just under 2.5 hours back to the car. I did stop whenever the dogs wanted to and for however long they wanted. Walked at a very average pace.
Water- No water until one mile downstream (4 miles total). Currently there are several pools of water varying from 20 feet in length to only a few; they are up to 4 feet deep and are not flowing. Please be conservative and conscientious when using water to avoid washing any sunscreen, bug spray, and dish water into the pools. It is also very easy to mistakenly scoop up tadpoles, frog eggs, and fish! Critters of every size and class are trying to make it in and around there!
Car accessibility- I have a 2005 Hyundai Accent so low clearance and very compact. I did not find the road leading to the trail head to be very bad at all! Took me 50 minutes to go up and down since due to my vehicle I have to be very careful and thoughtful about how I drive up there. Definitely having a narrow car that allows me to use the whole road to avoid bad areas was very helpful and a wider car with similar clearance may have more problems.
Dogs (previous ER/ICU vet nurse here)- Do not attempt this hike if it is above 85 degrees with your dog especially between 10a-2p!! Bring bare minimum 1 liter of water just for each dog (just for this 3 mile portion) and let them have a good rest in every bit of shade and free choice water at all times. After heat, your next biggest enemy is foxtails!! Right now it is peak season and the meadow the oak tree campsite is in is filled with them! Check frequently especially deep in the toes. Dogs have died from going septic from them embedding themselves. They will creep up into the eyes, ears, nose, prepubis, everywhere!! I spent at least 6 hours removing them total. Did pick off a few mostly dog ticks (not a large prevalence of tick borne dz in SoCal), they have 2 month (out of 3 month) old Scalibor collars but they go in the water a lot.
Insects- Yes expect a constant buzz. Once a swarm finds you walking along the creek, you've got new friends. They were tolerable, but certainly disrupt mediation. The mosquitoes are not too bad just annoying flies. Far from ruined the trip for me! I found Honest brand bug spray (mostly essential oils) worked fairly well but needed frequent application. If you care about bees as I do, due to a severe allergy, then its not perfect but it could be worse. I attract bees like crazy! So I still had a few stalkers, but no stings. Wildflowers are currently in bloom the first 0.5 miles and then along the creek where there is water. The ones along the creek seemed basically too pre-occupied to pay me attention. A few got a little interested, but not for long. I felt comfortable knocking into the flowers that crossed the path even if bees were busy working on the bush. The ones to be worried about are the swarms on the little white poms in the first 0.5 mile of the trail. There are just so many bees and I believe close to a hive that they are more protective and I had quite the stalker for a while that made me nervous (...and forget my hiking poles in the car!).
Things I was glad I brought or wished I had:
- Bug spray
- Visor > sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Chapstick
- Hiking poles- lots of loose gravel and small rocks on the trail that poles help balance and stabilize you
- Comb to help remove foxtails from dogs
- Way to clean water
Things you don't need:
- sleeping pad- quite comfy on the bed of oak leaves, not worth the weight
One heck of a hike, We were not expecting the 6.5 hour time gauge .... but the breaks were MUCH needed during the steep start as well as for the beautiful high point stop.
I just returned from my first backpacking trip and Barker Valley was the perfect choice. I received the recommendation from a friend and it did not disappoint.
Some notes: There was still a couple of feet of water left in the stream. It was hot during the day (95 degrees on the hike back up the 1,000 ft incline) and surprisingly cold at night. The bugs were pretty bad; make sure you bring a citronella candle for camp.
I did this overnight trip alone and the most striking thing about Barker Valley was how away-from-it-all it was. I didn't realize there were places so secluded left in San Diego County; no cell reception and there was no one else out there. It was exactly what I wanted in a backpacking trip.
The best part was seeing the Milky Way in all its glory; I haven't seen it in years.
DO NOT follow the "getting there" directions (do not turn left down chihuahua or go down any dirt road), just keep following the original road all the way down to the fire station, and park at the information center. Trail is on THE SAME SIDE OF THE ROAD as the fire station on the right hand side when facing the building, NOT the side of the road with the info center and PCT sign. Also keep in mind this route approaches the rock formation from behind, so be on the look out for the trail split once you hit 3.2 miles! Be sure to bring plenty of water, direct sun is a killler for 2/3 of the way there/back.
Eagle rock itself was super cool!! There isn't much shade cover on this trail, so next time I'd try not to go on a really hot and sunny day. The trail was pretty empty when we went.
The eagle stone itself is pretty awesome. The hike is rated moderate but it was pretty easy in 85 degree weather. FYI, there's absolutely no shade starting from the half way point to eagle stone so bring lots of water.
Very well-maintained trail, hard to get lost. The first 2/3rd you'll have some shade. The last third is straight exposure through grassland. The approach is behind the rock formation so it doesn't look like anything special. Got warned by a rattlesnake chillen by the rocks, so be cautious. Really easy hike.
The road is open as of writing this, we spent two nights on this trail over Memorial Day Weekend. Wonderful trail with incredible views. Some key notes:
Water: The stream has plenty of water to filter.
Fire: Camping stoves only at this point.
Bugs: Experience a few no-see-ums in the shade, but nothing drastic or unbearable, and we didn't have spray.
Fishing: Not sure why All Trails says you can fish it, there are no fish in this stream.
Make sure to get a pass from the Forest Service, it's free and very very easy.
Full review is here and directions on how to plan: https://www.arborcreekoutfitters.com/single-post/2018/05/30/Barker-Valley-Spur-Trail---Cleveland-National-Forest
Fun easy well maintained trail. That starts in shaded oak trees then breaks out into a plains area with a cool rock formation at the end. Nice scenery only a few people. Saw pretty good size coyote in the mid of the day
A must see up close !
Hiked this trail with my dog earlier today and it was great. Trail starts off in a forest section with shade and a stream. You can get a view of some cows along the way as well. Trail then opens up to expansive views throug yt? out a valley that eventually leads to Eagle Rock. Not much shade here. Met some interesting people along the way including a group of guys from Australia do the PCT. All in all, this trail has everything. Easy trail and well maintained. Will definitely be back!
Made this hike earlier today with my 12 YO daughter it was fantastic, ran into many PCT thru hikers and they have helped solidify my daughters love for hiking. Great trail and we even met a couple on horseback, will definitely be back to experience this trail again!
Great trail run for ultra training. The old creek section is super steep and I had to hike more then run for the first 2 ish miles but once you reach the top of Old Creek and get on the fire roads the rest is runable. It took me about 2 hours and 50 minutes but I paused my watch at the top for a bit a took in the views. There were horrible gnats as mentioned but it was off and on for short bouts of time. Will definitely do it again.
I loved this trail. The varying trees, plants, and flowers in each section of the hike were delightful to look at. The cows were cute, the trail was relatively quiet, and Eagle Rock looks just like it's namesake. I did this hike on a Sunday and at one point had the rock all to myself for around an hour. Highly recommend!
Awesome hike. If you are doing the hike on Spring or Summer you must make it a priority to bring a bug net to cover your face. There are just so many bugs around the trees and pines. Met two older hikers who shared their most amazing adventures in the mountains of California.
Just backpacked the entire Section from April 13 through April 23, 2018. Incredible trail; so much variety! It's important while backpacking to always be aware of the most updated water reports.
Beautiful trail and well maintained, pretty much flat with minimal curve. Round trip took less than 2 hours. I would rate this as easy. Eagle Rock is a must see if you just moved to California. Gorgeous!
Delightful short hike, only an hour drive from San Diego.
Easy parking, adequate signage. Once above timber line, view is spectacular over the open valley to lake Henshaw and Palomar mountain.
On a warm day the breeze from the SSW will be most welcome once in the plateau and on a cold winter day plan on a warm jacket.
Wilson R. on Eagle Rock via the PCT
Great hike! In love with this area. Outstanding place to park at the welcome center across the fire station! WOW! Take many pictures!
Thanks to big bro Marty for turning me on to this gem of a hike!
Nice hike, first mile or so follows a seasonal creek and walk through shady oak trees. Next couple of miles is out in the open with expansive views, can see Palomar Observatory, Lake Henshaw out in the distance. Eagle Rock formation is amazing and happy to see no graffiti. An added plus on this trail, it is part of the PCT - hiked this on April 12 and met lots of PCT hikers. They were from everywhere....Denmark, UK, all over US - very interesting chatting with them and hearing their stories. Would not want to do this hike when hot because a lot of the hike is in open area with sun beating down on you! Rate this hike on the easy side rather than moderate. Highly recommend this hike!
What a FUUUUN hiiiike!!! I would rate it EASY. Make sure to bring lots of water to hydrate and use sunscreen. ENJOY!!!!
The road was open on 4/7/18. Lovely hike down. Plenty of water in the creek. Great camping with no bug issues. The last steep descent to get to the first pool below the little dam seemed too scary at first, but after getting to the little beach by crossing above the dam and fighting through the brush, I found I could climb up the steep section, and so we went back that way. Then we spent a wonderful afternoon down among the cascades. We swam across the big pool next to the little beach down there (not the beach by the dam), and then waded to the drop off and looked down! Cool. I had climbed up the ridge to the right of the dropoff to see if there was a way down and around, but didn't see anything likely. Took us 4 hours to hike out after an active day. My girlfriend's first backpack trip. A success!
Beautiful place for a relaxing drive. Went on a Friday afternoon and had the mountain to myself. I never saw another person all the way out and back. Paid $10 for a day pass and the officer drove up and opened the gate for me to go up Hot Springs Mt. Road. Only needed 4wd for one small section.
Stunning views especially in the spring with all the wild flowers. Cows along the trail! Saw a rattlesnake also. Various terrains with shade and a nice strong breeze.


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By day, you will often see lots of people in Lilly's during the day with coffee and cake. There's a nice big display of their cafes and other treats which often look tempting. By night, you will see lots of pizza and pasta dishes all across the restaurant.
I wasn't sure what to expect as it was within the shopping centre to be honest. I ordered the Linguine Pescatora. It had linguini with mussels, prawns, fish, calamari, tomatoes with garlic and chili (at $25). The pasta was quite nice and there was a reasonable amount of seafood.
I also tried some of the Pappardelle ($22, above), the homemade pappardelle was served with a tomato and veal osso buco ragu. It was very tasty.
Overall I was pleasantly pleased with my experience. It's a shame that it's within the shopping centre and it ruins the atmosphere. Not bad for a local casual Italian dining experience.
Prices: $25ish per main
Location: Within the Rhodes Shopping Centre, 50/1 Rider Blvd, Rhodes NSW 2138
Hours: 6AM to 11PM Monday to Friday, 7AM to 11PM Saturday, Sunday
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Food: 7/10 for Casual Dining
Customer Service: 7/10
Atmosphere: 5/10
Value: 7/10
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Book on transgender youth not on Wichita schools' lists
Wichita ? Most Wichita students will not find an award-winning children's book about a transgender fourth-grader in their school libraries.
Gail Becker, supervisor of library media for the Wichita district, said the novel, called "George," contains language and references that are not appropriate for young children. She says she decided the book would not be included in a set of master list titles provided to Wichita elementary schools.
The book's author, Alex Gino, said Thursday he had raised enough money to buy a copy of the book for every Wichita elementary and K-8 school library.
The Wichita Eagle reports Wichita school librarians can choose to carry the book if they buy copies from their building funds or borrow one from the district's library department.
Becker says four of Wichita's 57 elementary or K-8 schools have the novel in their libraries. Two Wichita middle schools and one high school also have it.
"We haven't denied access to the book," Becker said. "I just left it up to librarians who know their buildings, who know the communities they're serving, to make that decision."
Gino said Thursday that an impromptu Twitter campaign raised enough money within a half-hour to buy a copy of the book for every Wichita elementary and K-8 school library. He plans to partner with the Wichita chapter of GLSEN, a group that advocates on behalf of LGBTQ students, to distribute the books to school librarians.
Some librarians and advocates for transgender youth say Becker missed an opportunity to allow school libraries to fill a void in most libraries, which don't have books that portray kids struggling with gender identity.
"All students deserve to see themselves reflected in curriculum, and one of the best ways to do that is through books," said Liz Hamor, co-founder of the Wichita chapter of GLSEN, a national organization that advocates on behalf of LGBTQ students.
"We know there are trans students in Wichita elementary schools," she said. "If we continue to treat it as a taboo topic, it's going to continue to be taboo for people to live authentically."
"George" was published in 2015 by Scholastic. Geared toward children 8 to 12, the novel is about a boy who knows he is a girl but doesn't know how to tell his family and friends. It won a 2016 Children's Choice Book Award, a Stonewall Book Award for LGBT books and was a finalist for the E.B. White Read-Aloud Award for middle readers.
Becker said her decision not to buy the book for Wichita schools centered on language and mature references, not its theme of gender identity.
"When I read this book, I kept reminding myself to look at it through the eyes of an 8-year-old, because that's the intended audience," Becker said. "I made the decision that the maturity level of third grade was not appropriate for that book."
Cory Gibson, superintendent for Valley Center schools, said his district did not add "George" to its library collections, although schools have most of the other titles from the William Allen White Award list.
"Librarians felt that the grade level and reviews of the language — not necessarily the topic — was not best suited for our elementary libraries," Gibson said.
Beverley Buller, chairwoman of the selection committee for the William Allen White Awards, based at Emporia State University, said the committee, comprising Kansas librarians, teachers, school administrators, parents and others, winnowed more than 100 nominations down to the final master list, using guidelines established in 1952.
Members recognized that "George" deals with a potentially controversial subject, Buller said, but several commended the author's "light touch" and courage in addressing a difficult topic.


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|May 25, 2011, 4:04 PM
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Take five
I took this the other day and showed it to a professional photographer in my home town. He said it was poor work and very amature in composition. I posted it on another site and they thought it was pretty good. So what is up? can I have done this differently? Is it poorly composed? What is wrong?
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|May 25, 2011, 4:22 PM
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I would have to side with the "professional photographer" on this one (fyi.. I'm an amateur hobbyist).
The first thing i noticed was the lack of focus. I can't seem to find any part of the photo that is sharp, but i think the sharpest part is somewhere near the bridge of the cello (or is that a bass?).
The second thing i noticed was the composition: The scroll was cut off the bottom left side of the frame. The angle of the instrument is awkward and not natural to my eye. Also, its super dusty, which really detracts from such a beautiful instrument.
Third, the background: The bass drum and horn in the background make the entire photo seem more busy and cluttered. Always keep in mind what is behind your subject matter. A bad background can ruin a nice photo (google photobomb).
Lastly, the color temperature seems a bit off. Too warm for my tastes, but that could just be the stage lighting.
I'm sorry that I dont have better news for you, but that is how i see this photo.
|May 25, 2011, 6:20 PM
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OK thanks,
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|May 26, 2011, 1:10 AM
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I'm certainly no pro, so this is all IMHO.
I like the atypical view point of the cello (or is that a bass?). This view gives a nice reflection of the bridge, a perspective on the instrument's hourglass shape that isn't often seen and a strong diagonal line. But the rest of the composition doesn't work for me.
The diagonal leads the eye right out the image.
The background elements (brass instrument and the vertical black thing to the left of it) break up the beauty of the cello curves and color, as does the sheet music lying on it.
Nothing is gained by making the instrument's neck out of focus and cutting off of the headstock. The drum adds nothing.
You selected a viewpoint that is difficult to compose. I suggest going to google images and searching on 'cello still life'. Most images are of the instrument leaning against a wall or lying on the floor. They're shown perpendicular to the point of view, or at a slight angle. Some use the extreme viewpoint of a foreshortened headpiece in the foreground with the neck and body trailing away.
If I had access to a cello and a music room, this is what I'd try for the same viewpoint. In my mind's eye it seems easier to build a composition by not showing the neck. I'd have to experiment with shadow, framing the subject or draping something over the neck to see what works, if anything. Give that strong diagonal something to stop the eye with a chair and music stand behind and to the right. Add bow and sheet music to the chair / stand, perhaps with something hanging off the chair / stand that gives a hint about the musician. I'd have the background so that the outline of the cello was against a uniform color or surface, which would highlight it's shape. Out of focus elements above the chair/music stand and across the top would draw the eye on a counterclockwise circuit of the image.
Two thumbs up for the Dave Brubeck reference.
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Hi again I am a keen amature and I do enter comps( first year ever in 45years of taking pictures). What I learned very quickly is to take your time and look at what you are taking can it be done diffrently. are there distractions and to me the brass instrument is a major one as is the sheet music, also no point of focus.
I think the idea is good but I would try and retake it from another angle. Good luck
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OK, Thanks everyone. I would like to point out a couple of things so you get a feel for the photograph. First, this was taken without any opportunity to set it up at all. The 8th grade class was playing for a graduation in a tightly constrained area. To avoid any interfearence from other instruments would have been impossible. I left the hint of other instruments in the photo to suggest other members were taking 5 along with the Bassist. Music stands, drums, brass instruments were lying all over the place so this is the best I could get on short notice. Mind you it was not a planned shot just happenstance. I could not get any further away from the bass as it was in a balcony and I just cant walk on air yet. Dusty instrument is a good observation however, I did not have time to clean the instrument as it wasn't mine to touch, and these are 8th graders and by the position of the instrument on the floor, it is obviously not very well taken care of to start with. I was really there to take graduation photos of my grand son's graduation, and thought this would be something of interest to try to take a shot of. I did take another shot but i did not like it as well as this. I was thinking the content, and the intent would overshadow the obvious simple flaws that could have been avoided if it was intentionally set up for a studio effort. Any way thanks for the critique, and I will use it in future attempts at off hand shots. Frank
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Personally i dont think i would have taken the shot for the reasons you state, such as:
- "To avoid any interference from other instruments would have been impossible",
- "instruments were lying all over the place so this is the best I could get"
- "I could not get any further away from the bass"
- "did not have time to clean the instrument"
I take photos of things all the time that i think could make a nice photo or an interesting conversation later on... but more often than not I just delete them once they're on my computer because life is rarely presented in a studio-like way to create a nice photo. It's just the way it is. Every so often a real world still-life will lend itself to photography... That bass is not one of those times, IMO.
Sometimes i'll get emotionally attached to a photo that i took during some sort of significant situation to me, and it's like I have beer goggles on when viewing the picture later on. I will think it's a great photo and everyone else will hate it.
For a comparison; I am helping my boss clean out his garage this week and if it were up to me I'd throw out 3/4 of the stuff (junk) that's in there.. but he wants to save almost all of it because he has some sort of emotional connection to it all. It's frustrating for both of us! lol.
BTW, i'm not just speaking to the OP here, I'm just talking/ranting to anybody who may or may not come across a similar situation with their photography.
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Frank, please don't take any of this personally. I had similar lessons to learn. As the photographer you remember the back story of the photo and the image gives you a wealth of emotions as you remember the event. It's what its all about for you. To the rest of the world though, all we see is a dusty cello with a cluttered background. When taking a candid shot, sometimes (often) there just isn't an opportunity to get that Louvre-bound shot.
The advice received so far is spot-on and is worth consideration for the photos that I myself still strive for: family photos with an artistic flair. But some of them are for the scrapbook, and sometimes I get a real winner to share. It's all good.
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Hey guys don't get me wrong I am feeling what you are saying, and agree with it. I don't take this personally, I guess I was just trying to state the condition thet the shot was taken in. Not at all offended, and appreciate your input. Kudo's to you all for your candor. It is helpful and I can apply it to future shots. Again thanks for your help!
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One thing, take the photo and use it for what you want to do...with something like this in the future.
I wonder, do you take notes of what you shoot? I mean like a journal? Even in the computer using comments in the exif you could say next time change angle, clean up the background, etc.
I agree with ewheeler in that we keep too much due to sentiment. I go back and have a tidy attack once in awhile. While looking for something I will delete files which I hadn't previously...either because of attachment or because I missed it. In part due to space and in part due to 'why the heck keep them if they aren't worth printing'. In other words I am Refining my Storage since I don't want to be looking through it all.
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It's divorce season, again. But not all divorces are created equal. Here on the Upper East Side, where many have risen so high, a fall from that grace seems especially painful.
For women in this insular and opulent world, the loss of social status, the absence of a support network and cloud of shame surrounding the end of a marriage can be stunning.
"There is a lack of sorority on the Upper East Side. We don't talk about divorce, because we are ashamed. There is a cultural stigma," said Liza Caldwell, co-founder of SAS [Support and Solutions] for Women, a Manhattan divorce coaching firm.
"Women [on the Upper East Side] are apt to see divorce as a weakness. They say, 'This doesn't happen to us, it happens to people down the economic scale.'" Caldwell said, "There is shame. You don't talk about stuff happening behind your domestic door."
Caldwell was a stay-at-home mother on the Upper East Side, and despite having it all in the eyes of many, discovered that her marriage wasn't working. Trudging through the divorce process made her realize how hard it can be to find resources that are specifically tailored for women exiting a marriage in a high-income lifestyle that are trying to make it on their own.
It makes a woman second-guess herself through the whole process, Caldwell said. For example: "I'm living on Park Avenue and have this beautiful spread, our children are in the best schools and I'm going to the Hamptons every summer. How could something actually be spoiled in this picture?"
Three years ago, Caldwell founded SAS, along with her business partner Kimberly Mishkin, another divorcée, to offer women a holistic resource for divorce, including access to vetted legal and financial experts. They also provide counseling and help women re-entering the workforce.
"I was leaving an abusive situation and no one knew it. It was very well hidden. We were highly educated. We were well employed, living a middle-to-high-income life in New York. And when I was ready to get out, there was nowhere for me to go," Mishkin, a former administrator at the Spence School, said. She said many resources are geared toward low-income women. "I went to the police station, and they didn't quite know what to do with me. They had never seen someone walk in wearing a suit and heels," she said. Mishkin sought help from another organization but they offered her food vouchers and access to a shelter.
"Those weren't the things I needed. I had income, places to go and a circle of friends, but what I didn't have was guidance from the law," Mishkin said. "It was a puzzle that I had to figure out myself."
Some women just need help moving forward. "Particularly stay-at-home moms who decorated their houses, entertained in their house, raised children in their house … the thought of losing it is paralyzing," Caldwell said. "It can also be incredibly liberating when you finally offload it."
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Fellowship got its start in 1843 when a group of believers started meeting in the "Mill Village" section of Dedham. In fact, the original site is a stone's throw from our current location. Originally a Baptist Church with a long legacy of pastors, buildings and names, the church has stood with its doors open and shared God's Word and God's love with the neighbors and surrounding community. We're very proud of our history as it relates to our faithfulness to our mission and to this town.
With a name change and transition to being a non-denominational church in 1994, Fellowship is still standing strong in the Lord after 170+ years. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and life experiences to come and receive from the Lord, as you'll see once you get to know us. In fact, our diversity is one of the things that makes us strong.
The current chapter in our story is now being written. In July of 2009, we called our Pastor, Rev. Stephen Johnson, to join with us and stand in the long tradition of ministering through authentic preaching and teaching, living faithfully in community with us, and dreaming big dreams for Jesus. Won't you consider being a part of making this new history with us?


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- Hidden Valley Orthodontics operates under the philosophy that everyone is different and therefore has different needs. Not every child or adult will need braces! But, where children are concerned, it's a wise decision to have your child evaluated by an orthodontic specialist beginning around age 7.
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- We have friendly staff that are highly trained and qualified. Our staff has been carefully selected to provide you with the best quality of service possible. Most of our staff have been with Hidden Valley Orthodontics for many years. Our clinical staff are all Registered Dental Assistants (R.D.A.) who have had additional training and qualifications to provide excellent orthodontic care.
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- We offer convenient appointment times and on-time scheduling. Our office offers appointment times between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. that should be convenient for most families. Although there may be times when appointments must be during school hours, most short appointments can be after school when necessary. The office evaluations sent in by our patients continually comment on our promptness in seeing you at your appointed time. We know you time is valuable!
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This morning I had my 28-week OB appointment (Holy Shit, when did I get so pregnant??), and after I drank the flat-orange-Fanta-tasting glucola and had my blood drawn, my doctor asked me a whole bunch of questions about preregistering at the hospital, pediatrician choices, childbirth classes, maternity ward tours and other things that made my head spin. Naturally, I brought these topics home to my husband.
Apparently, I've finally found the one subject on which Adam actually has real thoughts:
Me: So, how do you feel about taking childbirth classes?
Adam: Whatever you want, baby.
Me: Do you want to do a free tour of the maternity ward?
Adam: Whatever you want, baby.
Me: Well how do you feel about picking out cribs?
Adam: Whatever you want, baby.
Me: What about drugs?
Adam: You know… I think that ultimately women were engineered to birth children so I really don't know if we you NEED drugs and I think that drugs are really just for the mother's benefit and that they do kind of drug up the baby and I would probably prefer to not get drugs if it were my choice but you handle pain differently than me and so you'll probably need the drugs and I guess I'm okay with that because I'm kind of 50/50 on the whole thing but I don't want to drug the baby and also I would prefer you not to have a giant needle shoved in your back since you have back problems anyway but if you have the drugs then I can probably relax and play Angry Birds on my iphone the whole time so really whatever I guess but I think you'll think you'll need the drugs.
Me: So… I'm a wimp?
Adam: You run to the medicine cabinet at the slightest twinge of a headache. You'll need the drugs. But you won't NEED them.
Me: So I'm a wimp.
Adam: I'm just saying that women have been giving birth since the beginning of time just fine, in the woods and in caves and without drugs. And here we are.
Me: But I don't WANT to have my baby in the woods. I don't actually even WANT to HAVE my baby… I just want it to appear in my arms.
Adam: You just keep on praying for the magic stork, Jen.
Me: So I'm a wimp?
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An idea is and always will be a screen behind which are other and more important issues. An idea is a pretext, an auxiliary tool. Thought torn away from human reality is something majestic and splendid, but diluted in a mass of passionate and insufficient beings becomes nothing more than commotion. I am bored by stupid discussions. By the quadrille of argumentation. The insolent carrying on of intellectuals. The empty formulas of philosophy. Our conversations would be great, ah, yes, full of logic, discipline, erudition, method, precision. They would be fundamental, momentous, profound, innovative, if they were not taking place twenty stories above us. ….
I practically do not listen at all anymore to the meaning of the words, I listen only to how they are said. I demand only that man not allow himself to be duped by his own words of wisdom, that his worldview not take away his common sense, that his doctrine not deprive him of his humanity, that his system not stiffen and mechanize him, and that his philosophy not make him a dullard. I live in a world that still feeds on systems, ideas, doctrines, but the symptoms of indigestibility are clearer and clearer, the patient has already gotten the hiccups.
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Timothy L. Kuzma, Elected Vice Chair of the American Fraternal Alliance Board
President, Polish Falcons of America, to serve as Vice Chair of the Board.
OAK BROOK, IL, September 14, 2017 – The American Fraternal Alliance announces that Timothy L. (Tim) Kuzma was installed as Vice Chair of its Board of Directors at the 2017 Annual Meeting, September 8, in Chandler, Arizona.
"The Alliance and its member societies congratulate Tim on his election to serve as Vice Chair of the Board," said Alliance President and CEO Joseph J. Annotti. "The Alliance and its Board of Directors are dedicated to providing our members with the tools they need to thrive as a modern and financially sound fraternal benefit society."
As Vice Chair of the Alliance Board, Kuzma will continue to provide strategic direction to the association that represents 63 fraternal benefit societies. Fraternal benefit societies are not-for-profit membership organizations offering volunteer, social and networking opportunities, along with insurance and other financial products.
Kuzma received his Bachelor's degree in journalism from Point Park College, now Point Park University, in 1983. Beginning in 1985, he served as editor of Sokol Polski, the official publication of the Polish Falcons, a Pittsburgh based fraternal benefit society, and as the organization's national first vice president and secretary/treasurer. He was elected President of the group in 2008. He's a past president of the Fraternal Societies of Greater Pittsburgh and currently serves as treasurer. In 2010, Polish President Bronsilaw Komorowski presented Kuzma with the prestigious Order of Merit from the Polish Republic for contributions to Polish culture and causes in the United States.
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In Latin, vulnus means "wound." You might think, then, that the English adjective vulnerary would mean "wounding" or "causing a wound"—and, indeed, vulnerary has been used that way, along with two obsolete adjectives, vulnerative and vulnific. But for the lasting and current use of vulnerary, we took our cue from the Roman scholar Pliny the Elder. In his Natural History, he used the Latin adjective vulnerarius to describe a plaster, or dressing, for healing wounds. And that's fine—the suffix -ary merely indicates that there is a connection, which, in this case, is to wounds. (As you may have already suspected, vulnerable is related; it comes from the Latin verb vulnerare, which means "to wound.")
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The school has an active parent teacher association (PTA) called The Friends of Alde Valley Academy.
The aims of the PTA are:
- To give opportunities for closer co-operation between parents, friends, staff, home and school
- To provide the opportunity for parents, friends and staff to work together on projects that enhance and develop the school and the welfare of the students
- To fundraise to provide much needed items which are not supported by the budget
Every parent is automatically a member but, if you would like to be more involved with the organisation, please contact the school office who will be pleased to pass your details onto the committee. Our small but enthusiastic committee is currently Paulette Brown (chair), Susan Robinson (Secretary), Sandra Harle (Treasurer) and Viv Marshall (committee member). We would welcome new members with new ideas so please don't hesitate to come along to our next committee meeting – details of which will be posted on the school's website.


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Seen on July 3, 2015 @ National Arts Festival, Grahamstown
Cape Mongo documents the journey that artist Francois Knoetze made. From 6 different waste materials he made enormous sculptures that explored the city of Cape Town. Those sculptures serve as costumes to wander through different parts of the city, looking for places where they belong, where they come from and where they do not belong. Over a period of 2 years these journey and performances were filmed and the exhibition shows the video montage as well as the mythical sculptures in full ornament. But it is not merely the abundance of waste that pollutes the city, other challenges that face South Africa are depicted as well.
A monster made out of video tapes (I had to explain my 5 year old son what a video tape was for) greets you as you enter the exhibition space. A medium that was used to records the events of daily life (think home recordings) becomes a message of what life has become now. It wanders off into video shops and scares people on the streets, a collage of home videos and recorded films and documentaries questions the whole consumer culture.
A giant bird made of cool drinks lids in many colours spreads its wings, reminding of the famous pictures of birds that are no longer able to use their feathers after an oil eruption when an oil container ship leaked. Images of oil platforms, burning of plastic, … challenge the failure of education as the strange bird follows the origin of its material to ever present waste that kills the sea.
A huge forest animal like a deer made of carton wonders about the use of space, deforestation and the pressing need to house the nation's population, Bambi chased away for land developers, protest signs for the lack of housing, dispossession and homelessness.
A giant robot made of scrap metal cans looks at revolution, industrialisation, the loss of farmers and the fast food monopolies, food security, disturbing violence and those that are remembered as farmer-warrior-statesman. The irony is clear when the robots goes for a hike in the most beautiful natural environment.
A budding tree made out of broken glass bottles interacts with the collective loss of memory, glass blazing in hot fire and the burning of community. And alcohol abuse.
Through the interaction with the public as documented in the video and the wandering through the installations one gets a disturbing picture of what damage wandering waste does and how often the most poor are the most vulnerable of over-consumption, garbage dumps and the many other ills in society addressed.
It is not unimportant that the venue for the exhibition is at Commemoration Church Hall at Bathurst street, the unspoken border that separated Grahamstown West from Grahamstown East, hoping that both communities might interact with the documented challenges.


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11 Life Lessons Kids Can Learn From Playing Sports
/ By Gen Cohen
11 Life Lessons Kids Can Learn From Playing Sports
Being a good sport is one of the most important parts of being on a sports team — and that skill is completely transferrable into the real world. Competition is a very real and innate thing, but learning how to be a graceful winner is super important.
What it's like to be a part of a team.
Though some sports are on an individual level, team sports help a child to learn to hold themselves accountable. Through team sports they'll realize that they are one moving part in a large group and that everyone's efforts combined are what will bring the team to glory.
The importance of following the rules.
Every game has its own set of rules, and any child participating needs to know, understand, and follow those rules to be successful. Through learning how to follow the rules, kids will have to embrace patience and fairness.
When you're running down a soccer field looking for someone open to pass to, you're relying on your team to communicate to you. Communication — both verbal and nonverbal — is a big part of life and a huge part of sports. Kiddos can learn how to express themselves, listen to others, and use body language in an effective and appropriate manner through sports.
Taking instruction and criticism.
A sports coach will give constructive criticism, ask a team member to do something for the benefit of the whole team, or call out plays on the sidelines. Learning how to take instruction from someone — who they may or may not agree with — is an important skill, as is being able to listen to and not get frustrated by constructive criticism (and more importantly, take it to heart and work on themselves after).
You have to practice something to become better at it.
You can't be good at a sport that you don't practice — raw ability can only take you so far. To become the best you can be on your own and as part of a team, you have to practice hard and work to achieve goals (though using the phrase "practice makes perfect" may be a bit anxiety-inducing).
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With any sport there is a goal to reach — being the fastest in the pool or throwing more touchdowns than the other quarterback — and kids learn through training how to work toward those goals. This is a valuable skill to possess as they go through school and eventually work.
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Sports are a great way for kids to get their energy out, release some endorphins, and stay fit. Learning early on how to treat your body and how good being active can make you feel inside is invaluable and will hopefully help inspire a healthy lifestyle.
How to trust others and themselves.
There's no "I" in team, so your little one will have to learn to trust their teammates to help lead the team to victory. They'll also learn to trust themselves — their skills, their instincts, and their knowledge of the sport — more and more after every practice and game day, which will totally translate to trusting themselves off the field.
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Playing a sport takes up a lot of time, which means getting into a routine with family time, homework, school, and other responsibilities. Because sports are considered extracurricular activities, kids who play them have to learn how to tackle everything else on their plate efficiently.
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If there's anything a sport can teach it's that you can't be the best at everything, and that's OK. Though some kids may become frustrated with not being the most successful at their sport, they'll learn through each soccer season and golf game that all you can do is practice, do your best, and be proud of what you accomplish.
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So... today i'm here to give you a great idea for a last minute gift idea for the foodie in your life! If you remember earlier this year I reviewed their spring box and went over some of the details behind Mary's Secret Ingredients. Each bos is priced at $25.95 and you can order them one at a time or you can order an entire year's subscription! Right now you can save $16 on a one year subscription by using the code "SWEET16" at checkout. Who wouldn't love to get a year's worth of delicious goodies delivered to their door as a gift? Let's take a look at some of the items from this season's box!
Okay, so... when I first opened the box I was really excited to see a wide variety of items that I had never tried! That's one of the things I love about these boxes... the element of surprise!
Red Snapper Hot Chili Pepper Sauce: First off... my hubby was extremely excited about this little gem. As soon as he saw it he said "I'm barbecuing oysters immediately."
PaperChef Lotus Cups: Next item were these adorable little parchment cups! I'm going to be using these to throw together some muffins for the fam this week! Honestly, I've never bought parchment cups for myself, but these are so adorable that I might have to reconsider.
Dutch Spirits American Era Cocktail Bitters: This was another one that got my hubby super excited! He swears he's going to whip up a bunch of drinks for us this Christmas using these. I love, love, love the packaging on these and the names!
Maddy's Sweet Shop Lil' Maddies Sweet Peppermint: Okay, so, this was probably my favorite thing (and my daughter's!) in the box! I'm a dessert freak and these light, airy little cookies with just a hint of peppermint and the perfect crunch really hit the spot. My hubby would have really liked these if I had actually given him a chance to try one...
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Gran Luchito Smoked Chili Paste: This one excited both my hubby and I! I can already see all the delicious things I'm going to be making with this! Smoked chiles are kind of my thing...
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"The Benro BV4PRO combines the BV4 video head with the A673TM dual stage tandem style tripod. All of the main controls, other than counterbalance, are located on the left side of the head making it easy to make adjustments with a single hand while operating the camera. The 6-step counterbalance (steps 0-5) allows you to dial in the right amount of counterbalance for each setup, which helps when changing lenses or adding accessories. The 4-step pan and tilt drag controls offer a more professional style setup and help to repeat smooth movements. Two 3/8""-16 accessory mounts come in handy when needing to add a simple audio recorder or monitor. The 2 stage, 3 section tandem tripod legs incorporate a 75mm bowl, height adjustable (and removable) mid-level spreader, oversized quick positive leg locks and rubber feet with dual spiked feet. The BV4PRO has a maximum operating height of 63.0 in. Independent Locks Both the pan lock and tilt lock can be turned on or off independently and are located on the operator side of the head for easy control. Tilt range for the BV4 is +90 deg. /60 deg. Dual Tandem Aluminum Tripod 2 stage, 3 section dual tandem aluminum tripod with mid-level spreader 6-Step counterbalance The 6-step counterbalance (steps 0-5) allows you to dial -n the right amount of counterbalance for each setup, great when changing lenses or adding accessories. Each step provides a different amount of"
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Hey everyone! I thought it would be fun to share this awesome country music video I got to be a part of a couple years ago. This was a super long and exhausting shoot, but it was so much fun running around in a massive park in Ontario. I met some great people that day, and it's something I'll always remember. I'm glad it still exists here on youtube. Enjoy!
Monday, March 21, 2016
Shirpa in Sauga - Style
Jacket: Aritzia
Top: Express
Scarf: Urban Outfitters
Jeans: Garage
Shoes: Schutz
Photography by: Sarah Ragelle
Saturday, March 19, 2016
A day in NYC! | Shivani Persad
Check out my day in NYC! I love this blog because I include a couple different areas of NYC, a little section of training with my trainer at Aerospace and I show how I pack for a short trip! In this vlog it's the day before I go to Mexico - so look forward for the rest of the Tulum vlogs coming in the following weeks! Thanks so much for watching babes and I'll see you soon :)
Monday, March 14, 2016
Trinidad Part 1! - Travel
|Almost there..
|View from the house in San Juan..
|Shark and bake! (Not mine don't worry!)
|Maracas beach!
|Put the lime in the coconut..
|View of downtown Port of Spain!
|View of Maracas beach from the lookout point!
|J'ouvert morning!
|About to get hosed off!
|Monday Mass hair and makeup :)
|Lining up for Monday Mass!
|Some hotties I found on the street..
|Some randoms I found..just kidding my cousin and brother! Haha
|My grandma's brother I haven't seen in almost 15 years!
Look out for the corresponding vlogs to this post, coming soon!
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Monday, March 7, 2016
New beauty test!
Wednesday, March 2, 2016
Tulum '16!
Hello dolls! I had the amazing opportunity to shoot for a new Canadian store called @frankiessurfclub in Tulum last week! I wanted to save these photos for when the vlogs came out, but I got too excited haha. So here are some photos from my wonderful trip, I'll also be posting some others on instagram so don't forget to follow me on there using the link at the top-right of this page :) Hope you enjoy!
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
Isometric Training Video!
Hey everyone! Be sure to check out my last video on isometric training! It's my favourite type of personal training to do while I'm back in Toronto, or even when I'm on the go. I did a written post about is that you can find HERE! I also left a bunch of links under this video that are really helpful if you're interested in doing a little more research on isometric training. I hope you enjoy this video, and don't forget to give it a thumbs up if you want to see more fitness type videos! I've gotten a couple requests to make a video about what I eat on a daily basis..maybe I'll do that next! Take care :) x