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2011 NCAA College Football – Week Eight Preview
A big showdown in the Big Ten highlights another solid week of college football coming up. Wisconsin and Michigan State square off in what could be a preview of the first Big Ten Championship Game. Elsewhere around the country, look for some great matchups and potentilal shootouts in the Big 12 and Pac-12. Here are all the highlights from the Top 25:
#19 Auburn (5-2) at #1 Louisiana State (7-0)
[Saturday, October 22 at 3:30 PM ET on CBS]
After struggling on offense all season (ranking 105th nationally in passing, 86th in total offense and 78th in scoring), Auburn is finally making a change and giving Clint Moseley his first career start at quarterback. He is replacing Barrett Trotter, who started every game this season after coming in as Cam Newton's replacement, but went just eight of 27 for 114 yards in his last two games. It could be a rough intro for Moseley, who'll be going against a ferocious LSU defense that ranks in the top 10 nationally of most defensive statistics. LSU has won each of their seven games this season by double digits. They are seeking their first 8-0 start since 1973.
Tennessee (3-3) at #2 Alabama (7-0)
[Saturday, October 22 at 7:15 PM ET on ESPN2]
The Volunteers lost to #1 LSU last week, and things don't get any easier this week with a trip to #2 Alabama. This season, Alabama has outscored their opponents by an average of almost 33 points per game, and no game has been closer than 16. Running back Trent Richardson is second in the nation in rushing and just tied a school record with his sixth straight 100-yard game. Starting last week in place of the injured Tyler Bray, Tennessee quarterback Matt Simms was just six of 20 for 128 yards and two interceptions. And he'll likely get no help from a running game that ranks 114th in the nation. As good as LSU's defense was, this week he'll face one that might be even better. The Crimson Tide leads the nation in rushing defense, total defense and scoring defense. Alabama has won four in a row in this series, while the Vols have lost eight straight games to Top 25 teams.
Texas Tech (4-2) at #3 Oklahoma (6-0)
[Saturday, October 22 at 8:00 PM ET on ABC]
Oklahoma's offense ranks fourth in the nation in yardage and sixth in scoring, but it has occasionally struggled in the red zone, scoring touchdowns on just 56 percent of their trips inside opponents' 20-yard line. That's been good enough to outscore most teams, but they'll face tougher challenges as the season progresses. While the Sooners defense has shone flashes of the brilliance that made Bob Stoops' defenses so dominant in the early 2000s, they still have to face four of the top seven offenses in the country: Oklahoma State (second nationally at 551 yards per game), Baylor (third, 550), Texas Tech (sixth, 534) and Texas A&M (seventh, 525). Texas Tech has lost 26 of their last 29 road games against ranked teams, while Oklahoma is riding the nation's longest home winning streak at 39 straight games.
#4 Wisconsin (6-0) at #15 Michigan State (5-1)
[Saturday, October 22 at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN]
Wisconsin has won all of its games by at least 30 points. But the Badgers have not seen a defense like Michigan State's. The Spartans, who completely shut down Michigan's do-it-all quarterback Denard Robinson last week, are second in the nation in total defense and fourth in scoring defense. Wisconsin's Montee Ball and James White form arguably the best running back tandem in the nation. Look for the Badgers to try to pound the ball early to try to set up some plays in the passing game for quarterback Russell Wilson.
Air Force (3-3) at #5 Boise State (6-0)
[Saturday, October 22 at 3:30 PM ET on Versus]
The Broncos will be going for their 35th straight home win in a battle of two high-powered offenses. Air Force and Boise rank 10th and 12th, respectively, in the nation in total offense. Boise State quarterback Kellen Moore is closing in on history, needing just one more win to tie Colt McCoy's record for most victories by a quarterback (45) and two touchdown passes to pass Ty Detmer for fourth on the career touchdown list. The Falcons defense, which ranks 111th in scoring defense, will have a tough task dealing with the dual threat attack of Moore and running back Doug Martin, who rushed for 200 yards and three touchdowns last week.
#6 Oklahoma State (6-0) at Missouri (3-3)
[Saturday, October 22 at 12:00 PM ET on FX]
Oklahoma State quarterback Brandon Weeden had his worst game of the season (just 218 yards passing) last week at Texas, but was still able to his extend his perfect road winning streak (8-0 as a starter) thanks to a strong running game and a special teams touchdown. The Cowboys rank second in the nation in total yards, passing yards and points scored. But this week they'll be facing a Missouri offense that, while not as explosive, can certainly put up some numbers of their own (currently 13th in the nation in both rushing yards and total yards). Tigers quarterback James Franklin accounted for 373 total yards and five touchdowns in Mizzou's pummeling of Iowa State last week. Missouri's chances of pulling off an upset could hinge on its ability to hold on to the ball– it ranks 11th nationally in having the fewest turnovers, but are facing a Cowboys defense that has forced 20 turnovers this season (3rd in the nation).
#22 Washington (5-1) at #7 Stanford (6-0)
[Saturday, October 22 at 8:00 PM ET on ABC]
The two quarterbacks will be the focal points in this game. While most observers know about Stanford's Heisman candidate Andrew Luck, Washington's Keith Price is quietly making a name for himself, as well. Replacing the departed Jake Locker, Price has stepped in and led the Huskies to their best start in 10 years, throwing 21 touchdowns (second in the nation) and just four interceptions this season. As good as Luck's numbers have been (71.3 completion percentage, over 1700 yards, 18 touchdowns and three interceptions), the Cardinal defense has been equally important to Stanford's hot start, ranking fifth in the nation in scoring defense (11.2 points per game). Stanford is seeking to extend their nation's-best winning streak to 15 games.
North Carolina (5-2) at #8 Clemson (7-0)
[Saturday, October 22 at 12:00 PM ET on ESPN]
Clemson quarterback Tajh Boyd has run the Tigers' read-option offense to near perfection, throwing for more than 2,000 yards, 19 touchdowns and just three interceptions. But this week, he'll face a challenge against a North Carolina defense that ranks 24thin the nation in scoring defense. The Tarheels' offense hasn't been anything spectacular (63rd nationally in total offense; 66th in scoring), but could see some success against a Clemson defense that ranks 57th overall and has been susceptible to big plays.
#9 Oregon (5-1) at Colorado (1-6)
[Saturday, October 22 at 3:30 PM ET on Fox Sports Net]
It is unknown if Oregon star running back LaMichael James (elbow) or quarterback Darron Thomas (knee) will be available for the Ducks' high-powered offense, which currently ranks fifth in the nation in total yards and third in scoring. But honestly, they probably won't need them against a dreadful and injury-riddled Colorado team that ranks 98th in the nation in points scored and 113th in points allowed.
#10 Arkansas (5-1) at Ole Miss (2-4)
[Saturday, October 22 at 12:21 PM ET on SEC Network]
Since losing to Alabama three weeks ago, the Arkansas offense has rebounded with a vengeance, putting up 80 points and over 1,000 yards in wins over then-#14 Texas A&M and #15 Auburn. The Rebels, meanwhile, are heading in the opposite direction, coming off the school's worst loss since 1981, a 52-7 drubbing to Alabama. Worse, a defense that already ranks 106thin the nation in yards allowed will be without two starters, defensive end Wayne Dorsey and cornerback Marcus Temple, who are out for the season with injuries suffered last week against Alabama. Ole Miss is trying to avoid losing 10 straight SEC games for the first time in school history.
#11 West Virginia (5-1) at Syracuse (4-2)
[Friday, October 21 at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN]
In last year's game, West Virginia quarterback Geno Smith was sacked five times and threw three interceptions — in the first half. This year, however, Smith is off to the kind of start that has to have the Orange defense worried. The Mountaineers' signal-caller is fifth in the FBS in passing yards per game and has thrown seven touchdowns and no interceptions in his last two games. Meanwhile, Syracuse ranks 112th nationally in pass defense. Both teams are coming into this game off a bye week.
#12 Kansas State (6-0) at Kansas (2-4)
[Saturday, October 22 at 12:00 PM ET on Fox Sports Net]
Kansas State hasn't been flashy during its undefeated start, relying on solid defense (21st nationally in scoring defense) and a power running game (25th in rushing). But that should be more than enough to get past a Kansas defense that has hit bottom and then started digging deeper. The Jayhawks rank last in the nation in both scoring and total defense. During their current four-game losing streak, they have given up an average of 627 yards per game and been outscored by over 31 points per game. In his last 15 Sunflower Showdowns, Wildcats coach Bill Snyder is 14-1 against the Jayhawks.
#13 Nebraska (5-1) at Minnesota (1-5)
[Saturday, October 22 at 3:30 PM ET on ABC/ESPN2]
While Bo Pelini's defense was expected to be the Cornhuskers' strong suit this season, instead it has been the offense carrying the load, scoring at least 34 points in each of Nebraska's wins this year. Running back Rex Burkhead and quarterback Taylor Martinez rank third and fifth, respectively, in the Big Ten in rushing. However, if there was ever a week for the Nebraska defense to gain some confidence, which it could certainly use after losing star defensive tackle Jared Crick for the season with a torn pectoral muscle in the team's last game, this could be it. The Gophers rank last in the Big Ten in both total offense and scoring and have put up just 390 yards total in their last two games.
#14 South Carolina (6-1) BYE
The Gamecocks have the week off and will need it to break in a new running back in place of star Marcus Lattimore, who will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury. South Carolina will return to action next week at Tennessee.
Boston College (1-5) at #16 Virginia Tech (6-1)
[Saturday, October 22 at 3:00 PM ET on Fox Sports Net]
While Virginia Tech's defense has been banged up with injuries in recent weeks, this should be a great week for them to get healthy, facing a BC offense that ranks 105th in the nation in yardage and 108th in points scored. The Eagles' only win this season has come against FCS Massachussetts. After a slow start, Hokies quarterback Logan Thomas has really turned it on in Virginia Tech's last two games, throwing for 590 yards and five touchdowns in two come-from-behind wins.
#17 Texas A&M (4-2) at Iowa State (3-3)
[Saturday, October 22 at 3:30 PM ET on ESPN]
The Aggies' offense has proven it can play with anybody, ranking seventh in the nation in yardage and 12th in scoring. Look for their running back tandem of Christine Michael and Cyrus Gray to post big numbers against a reeling Cyclones defense that ranks 110th in the nation in rushing defense and has given up an eye-popping 689 yards on the ground in their last two games. Iowa State has not announced who will start at quarterback this week, but whoever it is will need some help — the Cyclones' offensive line has given up 12 sacks during their current three-game losing streak, while A&M's Wrecking Crew defense leads the nation with an average of 4.33 sacks per game.
#18 Michigan (6-1) BYE
After losing to in-state rival Michigan State, the Wolverines have a week off to regroup and prepare for next week's matchup with Purdue.
#20 Georgia Tech (6-1) at Miami (3-3)
[Saturday, October 22 at 3:30 PM ET on ESPN]
Georgia Tech will attempt to rebound from its first loss of the season with a challenging matchup against an inconsistent but talented Miami team. The Yellow Jackets are still posting big offensive numbers (second nationally in rushing yards, ninth in total yards, 10thin scoring), but have been slowed down somewhat in recent weeks, losing to Virginia and needing a late comeback to beat Maryland. In this game, the pressure will be on the Georgia Tech defense to make a play and get its offense back on the field. Miami quarterback Jacory Harris, who threw 15 interceptions last season, has thrown only three this year and none in his last three games.
Marshall (3-4) at #21 Houston (6-0)
[Saturday, October 22 at 3:30 PM ET on Charter Southeast Sports]
Under the leadership of quarterback Case Keenum, Houston's offense has been virtually unstoppable, leading the nation in passing yards and total yards, while ranking fourth in scoring. This week, they should have a relatively smooth ride going against a Marshall team struggling to find any offensive success (114th in total offense, 118th in scoring).
#23 Illinois (6-1) at Purdue (3-3)
[Saturday, October 22 at 12:00 PM ET on ESPN2]
The Illini will look to bounce back after suffering its first loss of the season last weekend to Ohio State. Purdue has lost 22 of its last 23 games against ranked opponents. Look for this game to be decided on the ground, with Purdue's 24th-rated rushing offense going against Illinois' 18th-rated run defense.
#24 Georgia (5-2) BYE
After starting off the season 0-2, the Bulldogs have rolled off five straight wins. They now have a week off to prepare for their annual showdown in Jacksonville with archrival Florida.
#24 Arizona State (5-2) BYE
The Sun Devils lost a tough one to Oregon last week, but should have a couple of weeks to recover with a bye this week and a trip to a woeful Colorado team next week.

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14 Super Premium Baseball Cards. 50 cents. Series 2. Let's go back 14 years and see what living was like.
430 - Kevin Mitchell (Mitchell was pretty huge in the late '80s, but then he floated around a few ballclubs in the '90s. He's probably best known for that 1-handed catch.)
389 - Juan Castillo
274 - Todd Zeile (I wish this photo didn't have most of the baseball cropped out of it.)
288 - Paul Shuey (This is both Shuey's "MLB Debut" card and his "League Leader" card. The card fails to mention exactly what he led the league in, however.)
432 - Brian Anderson
293 - David Hulse
335 - Devon White (Devo was a pretty solid player.)
413 - Josias Manzanillo (Not only am I not convinced that Josias was a real player, I'm fairly sure that's not even a real Mets uniform.)
318 - Frank Thomas Best Seat in the House (Wow.)
309 - Cecil Fielder (Cecil is feeling contemplative, wondering what his relationship with his son will be like in the future perhaps.)
365 - Bill Swift
- Club Membership form
188 - Pedro Astacio Virtual Reality (Last time I posted a pack from this era someone explained to me that "virtual reality" meant that a player's stats were extrapolated for a full season as if the strike of 1994 never happened. Maybe that was "cyberstats", though. I'm confused. In any case, I don't understand these parallels.)
379 - Jesus Tavarez
403 - Carlos Baerga Cover Story (The cover is better than the story, I think. I wonder if Baerga has ever been to wherever he's supposed to be perched in front of.)
Thursday, April 30, 2009
1995 Topps Stadium Club Series 2
Posted by madding at 3:13 AM
Labels: 1995, series 2, Stadium Club, Topps
3 comments:
- William said...
1995 Topps did the CyberStats with full-season projected stats. Good shat.
- Paul said...
That Frank Thomas card is disturbing on a secondary level.
- Chris Harris said...
The Virtual Reality cards in Stadium Club were based on the same concept as the CyberStat cards in '95 Topps.
OBTW, Paul Shuey led the AL in Strikeouts per 9 innings with 12.3. However this is a but dubious as he only pitched 11.2 innings that year.
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So you're considering a Marquette education. As with most things of value in life, the cost of obtaining a quality education is not insignificant. In recent years, more than 90 percent of our students have received help through the university's aid programs and outside sources of assistance. The information in this section explains the options available to help you finance your education, as well as provide you with answers to your most pressing questions.
Financial aid is monetary assistance to help you meet the expenses of going to college. Your financial aid award may include one or a combination of loans, grants, scholarships or employment opportunities.
Find out all about the financial aid available to undergraduates here.
The Office of Student Financial Aid provides undergraduate and graduate students with resources about types of financial aid and student employment.
FAFSA School Code: 003863
Questions or for more information, contact the Office of Student Financial Aid


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TV sets sail with Titanic anniversary specials
From dramas to docs, the Titanic centennial won't escape TV's notice. On special programming, viewers will be welcomed aboard the doomed luxury vessel, hear stories of its passengers and crew, and explore the legacy of its tragic end.
If you don't feel like heading for your local movie house to see James Cameron's "Titanic" re-released in 3-D splendor, you can catch a new dramatic telling of the epic saga on ABC.
This four-hour miniseries can't claim Leonardo DiCaprio, but it does have a big name attached: Julian Fellowes, the acclaimed screenwriter of "Gosford Park," "The Tourist" and "Downton Abbey." It airs over two nights, beginning at 8 p.m. EST on April 14 and concluding the next night at 9 p.m. EDT to mark the 100th anniversary of Titanic's sinking.
Linus Roache ("Law & Order") stars as lofty first-class passanger Hugh, Earl of Manton, while his wife, Louisa, is played by Geraldine Somerville (the "Harry Potter" films). Their daughter Georgianna is played by Perdita Weeks ("The Tudors").
Each hour follows similar events from the perspectives of different passengers and crew, building to a powerful conclusion in the final hour that draws together all the stories during Titanic's final moments -- and the final moments of many people it was carrying.
Other Titanic programming includes:
-- "Saving the Titanic" (premiering April 1 at 10 p.m. EDT on most PBS stations) is a historical drama that tells of the self-sacrifice and bravery of the ship's engineers, stokers and firemen in the face of impending death. What happened in the engine and boiler rooms after the collision? Based on eyewitness accounts, it's the story of nine men from the engineering crew who battled to fight back the sea and keep the power running, even when they realized all was lost.
-- "Titanic's Final Mystery" (April 5 at 8 p.m. EDT on the Smithsonian Channel) re-examines two critical questions of the Titanic's demise: Why did it hit the iceberg in the first place? And why did the ship closest to Titanic, the Californian, never come to its rescue? Author and Titanic expert Tim Maltin uncovers evidence that both ships were deceived by mirages, dooming Titanic to its fate.
-- "Titanic: the Final Word with James Cameron" (April 8 at 8 p.m. EDT on National Geographic Channel) follows the Oscar-winning filmmaker and National Geographic explorer-in-residence as he dives back into Titanic's mysteries. Cameron gathers some of the world's leading Titanic experts to pore over underwater footage from Cameron's more than 30 dives to the wreck, as well as historical records, survivor eyewitness accounts and scenes from Cameron's blockbuster hit, as well as a never-before-seen stress model and forensic evidence. The goal: to answer questions about how the ship broke apart and why its remains are scattered.
-- "Save the Titanic with Bob Ballard" (April 9 at 10 p.m. EDT on National Geographic Channel) sets the man who discovered the ship's final resting place on a new quest: protecting Titanic's underwater graveyard. As evidence mounts that the ship is under siege by natural forces, careless visitors and, possibly, rogue salvage attempts, Ballard mounts an effort to protect the legacy of history's most famous ship. Ballard's odyssey takes him to the shipyards of Northern Ireland to meet with descendants of the men who helped build Titanic, then sailed on her maiden voyage.
-- "The Titanic with Len Goodman" (April 10 at 8 p.m. EDT on most PBS stations) examines the impact of the sinking on the thousands of affected families, part of the Titanic legacy that lives on in the victims' descendants. Len Goodman, best known as a judge on "Dancing With the Stars," has his own connection: Before he was a dancer, he was a welder in East London for the company that built Titanic, in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Goodman takes viewers on an exploration of the ship's 100-year legacy through the stories of the handpicked group of men who helped build Titanic and then died with it.
-- "Why Ships Sink" (April 18 at 9 p.m. EDT on most PBS stations) is a "Nova" program that investigates the safety of current-day cruise ships, which keep getting bigger and bigger. Some engineers fear that these towering behemoths are dangerously unstable, and the recent tragedy of the Costa Concordia has raised new questions about their safety. "Nova" brings together marine engineering and safety experts to reconstruct the events that led to famous cruise disasters, including the ill-fated Concordia, the Sea Diamond and the Oceanos.


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Explainer videos (sometimes called promo videos) are informative videos, usually less than 5 minutes long, that explain what a company does or how a product works. Usually they are hosted on a business' homepage and can lead to higher levels of engagement on your site. Think about it, wouldn't you rather learn about something new by watching a video than reading a bunch of text?
Consider your options
I'm sure you're thinking that shooting even a short explainer video for your business's website will be prohibitively costly. That's not necessarily true; you just need to know your options.
You can either find a local production company to work with or hire a filmmaker through a platform like 99designs and get a high-quality video production for under a thousand dollars. But even that may be outside some companies' budgets.
In that case you might want to try shooting your own explainer video, but you want it to look professional. A bad video is worse than no video at all.
And that's why I'm here, to show you how you can shoot your own explainer video and have it look good.
Step 1: Set your expectations
If you're not going to hire a videographer, recognize that you're not going to shoot something that looks like a television commercial. Those can cost millions of dollars and require hundreds of crew members.
Your explainer video will be very simple and straightforward. There's nothing wrong with that. The owner of a small business, speaking directly to the camera, can be a powerful marketing tool.
You can even make a virtue of necessity by playing up the hand-crafted nature of the film. Have fun with it, perform a little cheesy if you want. You never know what kind of silly video will go viral.
If you really need a glossy, professional looking production, you should hire a professional.
Step 2: Pick your location
You'll want to find a location that is emblematic of your company. It could be your office, your factory floor, your exam room or somewhere else entirely. I don't know what business you're in.
It's helpful to employ the iconography of your profession, though. A lawyer should have a shelf of law books; a musician should have instruments; a doctor should have different instruments.
The background shouldn't be too busy, however. Remember, you are the focus of your video. We'll cover this in more detail in step 5, but for now, know that if there's a lot going on in the background, it needs to be far away, so you can throw it out of focus. In other words, I'll show you how to make the background all blurry…
Another issue is whether you'll be speaking or not. Marketers have long known that the most interesting thing to a human being is another human. I highly recommend beginning your promo video with a close up shot of yourself. If you're speaking, we want to be able to hear you.
So, choose a location that is as quiet as possible. And I mean quiet. Stand in the space, close your eyes and really listen. Do you hear traffic through the window? Is there a refrigerator running? Is the air conditioner humming?
All of these are issues you don't want to deal with when you're trying to edit it all together at your computer. Figure out how to turn off or cut out as much of this as possible.
Lastly, check the lighting. Does your space have natural light? Is it coming from above? That's bad. Is it coming from the side? That's better. Is it lit by fluorescent tubes? That's the worst. Turn those off.
Now look around the room through the lens of the camera you plan on using. Is it dark? You're going to need some lights. Is it bright? You'll probably still need some lights. I'll tell you why in…
Step 3: Get your gear
You don't need the fanciest camera in the world, since your video will most likely wind up on Vimeo or YouTube. Most still cameras nowadays shoot in high definition, which is good enough for online viewing.
There are a few key features you should have, though. First, aperture control. Simply put, the aperture is the hole through which light passes from the lens to the camera. On simpler cameras, this may be referred to as "brightness."
You definitely want to be able to adjust the brightness setting on the camera so you can see everything clearly. More importantly, you want to be able to turn off automatic brightness. The main thing is, you don't want the brightness of the scene to shift as you're shooting. This will make it impossible to edit later.
The other feature is a lens that can zoom in and out. This is not a "digital zoom." I'm saying you need actual pieces of glass that move closer or farther apart to enlarge or shrink the image. A digital zoom is the same thing as cropping the image and blowing it up. This looks awful. (And despite what CSI tells us, there's no such thing as an "enhance" function to make blown-up images clear.)
If you're not sure whether you're using a digital or real zoom, the easy way to check is, is there an actual moving part when you zoom in or out? If not, don't use it.
The one item you probably don't own but definitely need to rent (or buy) is a lavalier microphone. The built-in microphone in your camera will simply not cut it. Have you ever seen a behind-the-scenes photo of a film set, where someone is dangling a fuzzy, Muppet-looking thing a few inches above the actors? That's a microphone, and that is exactly how close a microphone needs to be to hear your dialogue clearly.
Check a local film rental house (most big cities have at least one), and look for a lav mic with a cord. These are tiny microphones that clip to your collar. Confirm that your camera has a mic input, and confirm the lav has the same kind of plug.
When you go to pick it up, bring your camera with you. Plug it in, and make sure it works. If it doesn't, ask the rental agent if you're using it correctly.
Lastly, you'll need lights. The most flattering kind of lighting is soft lighting (meaning the shadows they cast have blurry edges, rather than sharp, defined lines). Fluorescent lights are usually soft, but unless you have specialty film, fluorescents will cause all kinds of problems with your skin color, as well as flicker out of sync with your camera.
A simple, convenient way to create soft light is with a china ball. It's basically a paper ball wrapped around an incandescent bulb. A clamp light or work light will provide a lot of light, but will also be harsh. You can solve this by hanging a thin, white sheet in front of it.
If you are shooting in a place with windows, this can serve as a light, too. Just make sure you're filming at a time of day when the sun is not directly shining in the windows while you film. Suncalc.net will help you figure that out.
Step 4: Light the scene
You've found the location, decorated it appropriately and figured out what you're going to say. Now it's time to light the scene.
The most versatile and useful form of lighting (for a single subject who's not moving) is Three Point Lighting. There are three basic elements, as you might have guessed—the key light, the fill light and the back light.
The key light is your main light source. The most flattering angle, typically, is pointing straight at the subject's face, slightly elevated and a little off-center. This will, of course, create shadows on the other side of the subject's face.
If you're using the window as a light source, this will almost certainly be your key light.
That's where the fill light comes in. It should be set up on the opposite side of the subject's face, a little bit lower than the key light. It's generally more aesthetically pleasing if the light is a bit dimmer, too; if you don't have control of the power of the light, simply back it up a bit.
Then, add the backlight, sometimes called a hair light. Place this behind the subject, directly across from the key light, and likewise elevated. This creates a kind of halo around the subject, separating them from the background.
Speaking of the background, once all the light is centered on the subject, it will probably appear dark. That's okay, because you want the audience to focus on the person speaking, not the background. But if it's too dark, like the person is just floating in a black void, you may want to add another light to the background. I recommend putting it low and at a canted angle; this will create some visual interest without just brightening the whole scene.
Step 5: Set up the shot
The center of the shot is almost always the area where viewers will focus their attention. They also tend to look at the brightest part of the frame, which is why we light the subject in a way to separate the subject from the background. And, of course, we're drawn to human faces.
So, I recommend, when speaking directly to the camera, centering the speaker horizontally in your shot. If you choose to shoot a close-up (which should include the person's shoulders to the top of their head), their eyes will be roughly in the middle.
A medium shot (from the waist or torso to the top of the head), will put the speaker's head slightly above center. That's okay; too much space between the person's head and the top of the frame is weird. Watch any episode of Mr Robot for an example.
I don't recommend shooting a full-body shot, unless you intend to use your full body. If you're a yoga instructor demonstrating some techniques, great. If you're a malpractice attorney, standing stock still from the waist down is very dull.
If you have two cameras, a common way of shooting is called "Wide and Tight." You zoom one camera into a close-up. You place the other camera as close as physically possible, either right next to or on top of, the other camera. Zoom that one out to the medium shot. If the subject addresses the close-up camera, it won't look too off on the medium. Check the frame to be sure, though.
If you want to have a little variety in your cutting by separating the cameras, remember the 30/30 rule: to cut from one shot to another without appearing strange, the angle must change by 30 degrees, or the size must change by 30%.
Unless, of course, you're going for MTV-style jump cuts, in which case, put the cameras wherever you like. Go nuts!
If you don't want that crazy music video aesthetic, put the cameras on tripods and don't move them. Your hands aren't as steady as you think they are.
Before the subject begins, perform what we call in Hollywood "last looks." This means, checking that the make-up looks right, the hair is in place, things like that. Look at each corner of the frame; do you see something distracting? Remove it. Does it look like a potted plant is growing out of the speaker's head? Get rid of that, too.
Deliver your pitch at least five times. You won't get it right the first or second time, I promise. If you flub a line, don't just pick it up again; it will be useless in the editing room. Instead, pause, take a breath, then back up two sentences. That should give you enough room to merge the takes together later.
Once you think you've given at least two solid performances all the way through, do one more, silly this time. Be goofy, ham it up, have fun. You might not use any of it, but then again, who knows? You totally might.
Finally, shoot some stuff that isn't you talking to the camera. If you're a dance instructor, record an entire dance lesson. If you're a graphic designer, set up a camera in your work area and film yourself designing something cool.
For example, look at the number of shots that aren't just someone talking to the camera in this explainer video:
This gives you something to cut away to during the video. Someone delivering a three minute monologue straight to camera will get dull after 45 seconds. But if you can visually demonstrate whatever you're talking about, all the better.
Once you're done filming, you might be wondering what to do with all this footage you just shot. Now's the time to edit it. Check out our post on how to edit your explainer video.
You can do it
It is possible to shoot your own explainer video and look professional doing it. It doesn't cost a lot of money; just patience and attentiveness. It won't look like a Spielberg movie, but it'll be better than a selfie on your iPhone. Give it a shot and with the advice above you'll be able to create something great.
And remember: if you end up deciding that you want the high-end, professional look, you can always team up with a filmmaker who knows all the ins and outs of shooting an explainer video.


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Tuesday, November 27, 2007
On the Street…..Rainy Day, New York
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Besides the fact that her bag is bigger than her (which is a bit endearing, isn't it?) I love this look. She looks great especially for a rainy day! Her accessories really make the outfit.
This is so pretty! My favorite so far!
Great coordination. Those shoes are to be coveted.
I hate rain. It rains 364 days a year in The Netherlands. Blegh!!
Fantastic. Gotta love the splash of red in the heels and bag. I love that she kept the slim shilouette except for the focus pieces.
She wears skinny jeans well, and those shoes are beautiful!
Look at those cuffs!
Who's in control, the girl or the bag?
These are the kind of photos that make you feel glad. Beautiful color in the shoes and bag against the cool cement. Very foxy.
Wow… what a style.. and personality. Nes
the girl is hot!
I've just moved from the sunny south to the north (lots of cloudy, rainy, blustery days). As a result, I stopped 'dressing.'
This picture made me change out of my jeans and tee and 'dress.'
It's amazing what 'dressing' can do for the mood-Thanks!
I like this narrow silhouette. Initially, I reacted to the red bag as being too big, but then I decided it was a cool proportion. I like that it's so giant, juxtaposed with her dainty red shoes.
The voluminous scarf is a nice counterpoint to all that narrow black and the punctuation of the red.
So cute! I love the proportions of her outfit. And her shoes!
that's another red bag I really love! I should buy one!
Wow, it's intriguing to see that women don't care about the rain at all and wear what ever they like. I'm not so sure if I would have chosen the beautiful shoes in the rain :-)
I love her accessories, to me the shoes make the outfit, and that bag wow so large jajaja.
She's fly.
Her bag and shoes really pop against the rained pavement in this pictures – love it! Also love the skinny jean combo too (don't care if they are on the way out).
Wonderful composition. I love the soft look of the scarf tied around the t-neck. And the red on red (is that a Blackberry she is holding against the red bag?)
The skinny jeans look is nailed here. She looks confident and comfortable.
This is just perfect. She really knows how to dress for her shape and the colors are right on. I love the giant bag.
Wow is she beautiful. She's even got me reconsidering red.
I never understand all the big bag hating. What's not to love about a big bag? Especially one as gorgeous and beautifully worn as this one.
What a stunning, stunning face. I barely even noticed the clothes, which is saying something, because she is very well put together.
Besides maybe the shoes, I'm having trouble seeing what is particularly notable about this. She looks like a thousand women I see every day.
she looks great. i love a red bag in the rain. bright bags and shoes really make my day.
this girl is smokin'
She's beautiful and looks great. Her shoes are especially nice. That said, haven't we seen this look many times before?
I know that girl, as beautiful as she is, she's even more beautiful on the inside!
Must … have … bag …
Details, s'il vous plaît?
I don't know what's wrong with me (maybe there isn't after all…), but I don't like high heels! Her feet look sore, and her legs would look equally nice in a pair of flats.
Now that's that said once and for all, eh?
wonderful shoes!!
despite of the fact that fashion trends tells skinny jeans are ended, i think it's now a standard, and i really love when a girl wear them this way.
Love the giant bag too, even if everything in it could fit inside a purse bag.
omg! a lot of charm
dangit. I think I have the same jeans.
She looks hotsietot, our word for Fab! Watch out for the puddles. I'm so a couterintuitive shoe person and often go out on a raiy day with the wrong/right shoes. Just like this.
obvious natural beauty aside, her presentation is rather uninspiring.
I don't get it. Skinny jeans, dark jacket, pashmina,heels, over sized bag in bold color. It's been done 1000 times.
so lovely. makes me wish it rains here on oahu a little ;)
It's so ridiculously hard to look good when it's raining. She manages it well.
Great silhouette and accessories. I'm impressed that she wore those heels in the rain. I am far too practical!
Oh! I love colorful bags and that one would fit perfectly in my collection! Gotta love the picture!
soooo BEAUTIFUL. completely.
What label is the bag??
Oh my God. She's simply wonderful. I like the whole outfit… and that bag.. oh… <3 <3 <3 <3
rainy day fashion. i like it. everything around her looks phenomenal. me likey…
Those shoes are fierce!
she looks great, indeed. but sunglasses? it's raining. sigh – the obsession w/accessories.
That's right Stephanie she looks great, her bag is a bit bigger than she is but I think that we can forgive her that becuase this bag is also great.
perfect skinny jeans. great choice of bag and shoes for that weather. but you know – everthing would be boring without her smile :)
This woman look great. I admire her greatly that she walks without tights or socks at the seasons of the year.
Ho, hum. I wholeheartedly agree with anon 1:57 – this is the most overdone combo around (even down to the way she's tied her scarf). The bag is cute, yes – the shoes nice too. But even here in not-always-fashion-forward Toronto, I've seen this exact look a million times.
For Anon 3:32
I also see this type of look often but this was a well-executed version. The shoes did it for me
again I am not here to only show "fashion forward"
So beautiful! Perfect!
She's adorable
Love it. Sigh… I love shoes, especially this pair! I think this kind of outfit always looks good, and gorgeous shoes in bright colors will go a long way toward that.
the shoes are incredible, where can i buy them?
Anyone knows who the shoes are from ?
She looks so charming, so cool, but wasn't she a bit cold with no socks?
To Jack Daniel,
I spent summer 2006 in Amsterdam and I remember they were many shiny, sunny, gorgeus days! Oh, Amsterdam! What a great place it is!
In first time you see a girl in jeans and a blazer, but suddenly your eyes stop at the beautiful red bag and those wonderful shoes, and all your previous vision is completely different
I think she looks good, but not apropiate with the weather… Any shots of people in a rainy day who look nice, but yet, practical?
Of couse Sart, I agree with you. 'Fashion forwarded' shots are cool, but the nice thing about the sartorialist is that you can find ordinary people that aren't suposed to strike you, but if you look carefully, you'll always find a twist here and there…
so classy.
I love how the red shoes have a little yellow in them.
She is using the sunglasses to hold her hair back, isn't she? I'm not sure about this way of using them?
She looks great. It is always difficult to look wonderful in the rain but she does!!! The neutral navies and greys are punched up with the big red bag and the red shoe accents. She reminds me of Audrey Hepburn.
This shot is beautiful not only for the clothing, but for it's great photographic value.
another one that could wear a bag and look great. she is gorgeous.
her jeans fit her well…i don't personally think skinny jeans will ever be "out"…they're just one of those things that are more popular at one point and then something else becomes more dominant…but they're still always there in the background, waiting for someone to start the trend again in a new way
plus wide leg pants aren't that practical for me, i'm 5 feet tall, i'll always love my skinnies
Very beautiful, but rain? Those shoes are ruined, and where's her umbrella?
for pres10514
i didn't have an umbrella either
a rainy day doesn't mean it rains continuously all day
we have to use our imagination a little more
maybe she just got out of a taxi, the subway is only a block from that spot
She's just perfect! I cannot imagine a better, more adorable look.
I find it somewhat hard to look hot in rainy or winter clothes.. but she looks the part..
Gorgeous shot, Sart! Dark, wet pavement is always so photogenic and the big, red bag in the center of the photo is so beautiful…I don't know how else to put this…my eyes are very happy. hahaha.
I like the outfit. It is not an androgynous look, but it is similar in tone–simple, polished, put together–to the way some men dress. The scarf and sunglasses complete the outfit and who knows, weather can change.
will i die without ever seeing one post that doesn't have the comment "reminds me of Audrey Hepburn" in it? get a little creative people..
Now, she looks gorgeous!
ah she is so cute!
so i guess there are more footwear options for rainy days than galoshes or converse, huh?
she's so pretty!
aaahhh what an adorable girl, look at her so happy to show off her bag…she can probably fit in it;)
She looks to be oblivious to the dreariness around her – I'm liking the look of optimism. :) I'm also drawn to how these trendy items don't give her the look of a victim – she makes them her own. Striking!
She looks great! And knowing that it was raining makes her look even better.. Her style is effortless
the contrast here is beautiful! i am definitely coveting that bag. i must know where it comes from!
i love seeing simple/trendy-styled outfits that have a special something to them :)
she looks like a dancer. adorable.
it's cute, but her feet are probably cold, and such beautiful shoes will probably take a real beating in the rain, unless she doesn't actually need to walk anywhere. i speak from experience… having almost ruined some favorite fabric-covered heels. even with off-and-on rain, you can't control uneven pavement and puddles. i'm trying to stick to boots nowadays.
Oooh add this one to my collection of faves too! Her entire outfit is great – and makes ME totally motivated to dress for a rainy NY day too. The colors, composition, her expression – everything about this is perfect!
She's a vision in the rain. Gorgeous!! Thanks Sart.
For the Chloe bag http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/16508
The picture made my day! Thank you!
It's hard to notice the great style behind the beauty.
It's kind of cool. I hate just about everything she's wearing individually, but in combination I completely love all of it. Great color punches with the red and grey.
Girl's hot, bag's a cliche. Girl deserves better.
I love her bag, I love the colour combination with the shoes.. she is just lovely :)
i love this look! i realize it's not fashion forward, but i think i would be uncomfortable/made fun of if i wear some of the stuff you post because as much as i love it, it's too edgy and would not work on a daily basis for a small-ish town like the one i live in. this kind of look is cute and fashionable without drawing too much attention. thanks!
No more skinny jeans.PLEASE!PLEASE!
Not with flats,high heels or tucked into boots.
They look dated – it is as simple as that.
Loooove the bag! :-) The combination shoes-bag. Me like a lot.
To be quite honest she could shove me into that beautiful bag and I'd happily live my life in her shadow, so to speak. Obviously exaggerating, but what a beautiful woman and how well-dressed. Simple yet utterly gorgeous.
Re bag: does anyone know what brand/make it is?
Re outfit: yes it has been done (to death) like others have said before, but it still looks nice so what does it matter? You can't be groundbreaking everyday, right? ;)
On another note, keep up the good work with the the blog! Always fun to read ^_*
I love everything about the ensemble. Looks perfectly organic on her. Specially the bulkyness of the scarf.
She is hot !!!!
A beautiful girl. Surely a model too. I like her relaxed look. The big red bag is great. Surely it is also practical for all her stuff. The only thing that´s bothering me,is why the sunglasses are necessary on a rainy day? But maybe she want´s some privacy like celebs do!?
After viewing this image yesterday I was inspired to wear my heels (work shoes) home last night. Hopping off the bus and turning down my street I realized I wouldn't want to wear my really nice shoes in the rain! Sure she looked great but those pretty shoes won't last! Of course, she could be a "cab-girl" like I used to be when I first arrived in Gotham! I love my shoes, love, and will sacrifice the "look" for the duration of the journey to take care of them. Besides, there are some really fun and stylish "walking" shoes to buy. Half the fun of living here is walking!
She's very cute and looks like she has a personality to back it up. I agree though, I see a lot of girls dressed like this…not to say that this particular one doesn't look great doing it. However, a girl like this could probably pull off something much more forward and daring. I need to leave LA and go to NYC.
She's lovely
She is absolutely disarming. bp
Mm, I especially love how she's taken a run of the mill scarf and arranged it so that it appears to have an almost feather-like texture. She's taken ordinary and turned it into something unique, so that, at a glance, you can't quite put your finger on what sets her apart..
What a great photo. Love the shoes and the smile in particular.
i'm not gonna read all the comments because i'm lazy, but i just don't get why ppl seem to think big bags are odd. Bags should be the size you NEED them to be so that you can carry whatever you need to carry. I feel like the Big bag "trend" is old already. It's just really practical for gals that need to be out all day for instance. And they can look really good (like any size of bag) if well designed.
The girl in the picture looks apropriate and she's a beautiful girl. Not too good not bad either. Just so for everyday life.
Love the coordination of colors. It's not too perfect (or she would be trying too hard)but perfect enough (to say, oh, this ole thing!)
BTW, is she wearing stretch jeans?
What a fox!
A touch of Balenciaga and Chloé.
Loooove her red bag!
Love her red bag!!!!!!
Big enough to tote a bowling ball, cheery enough to make rainy day art. I love that bag.
she's so gorgeous! :-)
I love this.
Dear Sart,
the composition is flawless. A true signature-image of your better street style.
Keep it up!
I love this look! A little casual and a little fancy at the same time.
Wow – fabulous shot! She is wonderful however the shiny pavement makes it dramatic.
I love the shoes
She is so beautiful!
Marry me?
I love the look…everything! The huge red bag, the shoes…the scarf. Great style!
not that i don't love and want everything she is wearing, but i am particularly interested in her scarf… any tips?
I don't know why (maybe it's the rain? her slim build? the way she ties her scarf? her lovely smile? the simple look well accessorized?) but she really puts me in mind of several Austrian girls I know.
– desertwind
is she a model?lucia something?..
i'm in love…………
she has the taste and she has the money to afford her taste. yes on top of that, she is a coat hanger.
her look is absolutely perfect, colour fit and form. the photo is near perfect, but it would've been if you had framed the girl a little more to the right, or just off center right.
whoa! girl is gorgeous!
The bag is the Chloe Edith Bowler and is hard to find since it goes back several seasons. I love it in this red color. I have it in the regular sized version in "jade". Great bag!
I was talking on the phone scrolling through your pics. This made me stop and say out loud great picture. I think she looks amazing! You have got a great eye!
oh my God… that bag is amazing!!!!
Here a good way to brighten up, with a simple touch of colour, a dull season…
I admire anyone who can walk around in heals on a rainy day in New York and still smile. Bravo!
Well, even if you see the same combination from time to time in big cities (even here in Montreal, being one of those girls) I still think this is such a powerful and flattering look, it doesn't matter if it's not entirely original…!
What do you expect on a rainy day anyways? ;)
I think her look is great! I just need to control instinctively squinting my eyes because the result is scary!!
How boring to still read comments about how dated something looks. I find it amazing that there are still peaople who think that for something to look good it needs to be cutting-edge or 'in fashion'; that's not what style is about, thats what fashion victims are about.
Love it! grayish outfit with a splash of gorgeous red is divine. she's got the body that will look good in everything, but her lovely genuine smile that make her look even more fantastic
love the bag. love the scarf. love the jeans. love the hair. I just looooOOOve it!!
there's one more example that great things come in small packages and big bags.. hahaha
the look is awsome… sexy chic
To pres10514, I could fit a dozen fold-up umbrellas in that bag. That's the magic of huge bags; they fit all the regulars plus umbrellas, a cardigan/sweater, a pair of flat shoes, a water bottle and lunch, books/magazines/work/laptop, hats and a small evening clutch, jewellery and top to change into. Oh and gym gear of course. A big bag takes the impossible out of being dressed well when there's four seasons in one day and makes the wearer look tiny!
God, I do love this bag so much.
The look may have been done over a thousand times so more but this is such a perfect example of what every woman is striving for [yet not achieving]. I'm very impressed by her understated elegance. She doesn't look like she's trying hard to be noticed and fashion-forward but she's just lovely as she is.
And those shoes! I noticed them in a magazine last year I think… maybe longer ago. They're so perfect. Crochet I think?
I'm more and more in love with this picture every time I look at it.
To pres10514, I could fit a dozen fold-up umbrellas in that bag. That's the magic of huge bags; they fit all the regulars plus umbrellas, a cardigan/sweater, a pair of flat shoes, a water bottle and lunch, books/magazines/work/laptop, hats and a small evening clutch, jewellery and top to change into. Oh and gym gear of course. A big bag takes the impossible out of being dressed well when there's four seasons in one day and makes the wearer look tiny!
God, I do love this bag so much.
The look may have been done over a thousand times so more but this is such a perfect example of what every woman is striving for [yet not achieving]. I'm very impressed by her understated elegance. She doesn't look like she's trying hard to be noticed and fashion-forward but she's just lovely as she is.
And those shoes! I noticed them in a magazine last year I think… maybe longer ago. They're so perfect. Crochet I think?
I'm more and more in love with this picture every time I look at it.
not one thing i would change about this outfit. it was wondefully put together.
and that bag is to DIE for!
most likely another pair of shoes and an umbrella in the bag. very nice shoes, such a dancer
When I zoomed in for a up close of the shoe, I noticed her arch, I think she's a ballerina.
well said, Saba! The skinny jeans are extremely flattering on her, who cares what year they are supposed to be assigned to?
I love the bag, and the shoes, but the sunglasses on top of her head are hard to love. They look like bug eyes. Her scarf is wonderful.
What throws me in this image, is the peep toe show and sunglasses on a rainy day. While most likely fine any other time, I think boots would have tied it all together better.
she looks beautious
very nice post, i definitely love this web site, keep on it
Yes for the lovely big bag! I bought into the stupid little purse idea for a while, but I am done with it. Honestly, bags are not for show only! Most of us have a lot stuff that we like to carry with us! I have folders, and a book to read, and sometimes my laptop or even a spare pair of flats if I wear heels. I like big bags, and I like how they look. I have no idea what people are thinking sometimes. I guess maybe there are some people of leisure who need only their credit card and sun glasses or whatever, but not normal women. And only a chimp brain carries an envelope tote. How totally uncomfortable to have to hold something in your hand every minute.
Darling photo!
She epitomizes the kind of New Yorker I wanted to become when I was a little girl.
She look stunning! Love her smile and personality.
For the first time, it was possible to send a letter through the mail without making a trip to the post office.
Regards for this post, I am a big fan of this web site would like to keep updated.


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The Ravens weren't deep in the secondary to begin with, and now they're without another cornerback.
Former first-rounder Jimmy Smith, who was replacing Lardarius Webb after he went on injured reserve, had groin surgery today.
The team hopes he'll return before the end of the season, according to Jeff Zrebiec of the Baltimore Sun, but it leaves them very thin now.
Special teamer Corey Graham will likely step into the starting lineup opposite Cary Williams, with Chykie Brown moving up to third corner duties. The Ravens added former Raiders starter Chris Johnson earlier this week, and he may play immediately.


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With the start of free agency officially open as of 3:00 p.m. CT on Tuesday, there is yet to be news of any Packers signing contracts either with Green Bay or elsewhere, but a pair of players have reportedly scheduled visits.
From Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com:
Am told @JermichaelF88 is on his way to Seattle this evening. The Seahawks doctors will examine him in the morning.
— Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) March 11, 2014
And from Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
#Packers C Evan Dietrich-Smith is on his way to Tampa for a visit, his agent, Brian Parker confirmed. No other comment made.
— Tom Silverstein (@TomSilverstein) March 11, 2014
As suggested here at Cheesehead TV Tuesday morning, it doesn't much matter whether Finley's neurosurgeon clears him or not. Any team interested in signing the tight end will want to put him through their own physical, which is apparently what the Seahawks will want to do.
If they feel comfortable in signing Finley and the Packers do not, the Packers will be losing one of the best receiving tight ends in franchise history. Fellow tight end Andrew Quarless is also a free agent, and the Packers could practically be starting from scratch at the position if he leaves too.
As for Dietrich-Smith, it was thought on Monday that the Giants may be the front-runners for the center's services, but that doesn't appear to be the case.
Should the Packers lose Dietrich-Smith, they'd be beginning the 2014 season with their fourth starting center in four years, leaving them with little stability at the position.
The in-house options at center include J.C. Tretter, Garth Gerhart and perhaps even T.J. Lang, although each brings their own sets of risks.
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Malecón, Baracoa, Guantánamo, Cuba
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The Hotel La Rusa is named after a glamorous yet mysterious Russian lady - "La Rusa". The hotel is one of the historical landmarks along the Malecón of Baracoa.
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It is my first time in Baracoa and I have heard so many good things about this city so I came with high expectations and I have got to say that what I got was really low compared from the place I held them high but it was good. The price is reasonable and breakfast is included which is a good deal, so basically, you get what you paid for. The hotel looks like it has not been renovated in ages but that doesn't mean it is not clean, the rooms are quite clean and comfortable. There was internet available but you have to pay an extra for that but I needed it since I was on a business meeting so I requested for one myself. The rooms look old and dated but I am not sorry I came to the hotel because the only problem it had was that it needed some modern refurbishing and every other thing was intact and functional. There was hot water supply and the room amenities worked well, the bathroom was clean and the toilet flushed properly which I can't say for some hotels in the area at the same price. The staff was nice and friendly and always tried to help out the guests. The city was very vibrant and it is a nice place for one to spend their vacation in, I may not have really enjoyed the hotel but I definitely enjoyed the city and will visit this city again next year.


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Chromebug 0.5 context menuFriday, January 30th, 2009
Since my first post on Chromebug 0.5a1 netted a nice offer from davida, it's time for a sober look at the new UI. Here's a reminder of the top part of the UI:
Let's start at the top right, the "context" menu. This is the main selector for the rest of the UI. Each entry on this menu is a global scope, usually the thing Javascript developers think of as
window. Here is the top part of my context menu now:
At the top is
browser.xul, the window for Firefox. Below that are four Firebug windows. Two are the browsers Firebug uses for its main panel and side panel. Firebug's HTML templates (domplates) fill these windows. Two are the inner and outer window for Firebug's tracing console.
Below that we have the Error Console window (I usually run with -jsconsole) and then the hiddenWindow. All of these are
Selecting any of these will cause the lower part of the Chromebug UI to fill with content from the corresponding scope. For example, selecting
browser.xul will cause
- the HTML panel to show the elements of
browser.xulas rendered by Firefox;
- CSS will list the CSS files in
- Script panel will show the JS files loaded in to
- DOM will be document object for
(The Console and Net panels may show something, I don't know yet).
Most of the time this will be great. The DOM panel should work well because its all about scope. HTML should be good if you understand how to work with windows in chrome code. Script may be more confusing. Javascript can be compiled in to multiple scopes. For example, Firebug files are in both
browser.xul and in
Chromebug has some facility to help with these issues. Next time we'll look into these, as well as ponder the contexts I cropped off the bottom of the menu. If you want to play in the mean time you can try Chromebug 0.5a1 (you also need Firebug 1.4a12).


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Air Guitar World Champion Eric 'Mean' Melin Is an American Hero for the Ages
Eric 'Mean' Melin plays a pretty mean air guitar.
The American man won the air guitar world championship in Finland last week, bringing the coveted title stateside.
Melin, who looks eerily like Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters, had quite the journey en route to his victory. First, he won a contest the night before just to make the field. Then, he was ordered to go second among all the competitors, which traditionally means a low scores since the judges aren't whipped into a frenzy yet.
Then, to top off his 'Rudy'-like fairy tale, he won a playoff against fellow American Doug Stroock.
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It's for making the sound warmer and less digital sounding - but you can also crank it up for a really hot signal. Yeah, that's it.
God damn, I hate gearslutz. What a bunch of douchebags.
The old law of diminishing returns. That last 5% costs you 1,000% more.And yet for most of the music people are recording it makes no significant difference at all.
Well the problem is we are biological beings, if we where digital beings I think it would be easier for us..cause then our subjective experience would be more consistent, it is just too many factors that vary now...
regarding hedd, are you just talking about the converter ?I think people do not buy it for that in first hand but for the processing...the processing elements are not so subtle..they are quite big. atleast from the samples I have heard.but to be honest I have not heard it in person...I might have the same experience as you, but as many of these tools the difference are in the metaphysical level, depends on how much focus you pay on the "small dots" where all dots represent a detail.
In all my years of recording the 2 most significant times when my ears perked up and I went ahhhh, I hear it! I get it! were:1. when I treated my room and put my monitors on Prime acoustics recoil stabilizers2. When I ran sound through a real hardware La-2aPV


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DeNoon Lumber is located in Bergholz, Ohio, right in the heart of Appalachian hardwood country. This enables DeNoon Lumber to harvest, produce, and ship some of the finest hardwoods available in the world.


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Microsoft has finally started getting some hilarious videos to promote their products the past couple months. Maybe they've learned a thing or two from Nokia, who have always had a strong marketing team. Case in point, the video you're about to watch below that highlights the low-light prowess of the Lumia 925.
Long story short: buy a Nokia, don't let the darkness ruin your family photos. Don't forget to read our Lumia 925 review if you're still on the fence about getting it. Hint: get it.
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Need a fix of some world exclusive live videos? I'm here to help! This post has SIX world exclusive videos just for you and the post below has an additional six. Who loves ya baby? G does!
Let's kick things off with UK dance duo Disclosure performing "Jaded" at Madison Square Garden on October 25, 2015.
While we are in the dancing mood, check out Canada's Haute Rock band Young Empires, performing "Sunshine" at Mercury Lounge on October 17, 2015.
Next up, is the newcomer Borns, who has a T. Rex meets MGMT vibe. He covered two classic songs recently, and I present them both to you: Here's Borns taking on "Bennie and the Jets" by Elton John!
Borns, also covered "Moonage Daydream" by David Bowie!
Finally, a pair of tracks from Blur's first Madison Square Garden headlining show. Damon Albarn commented that it only took them 25 years to get there, but as you will see, it was worth the wait.
The first track is a Blur rarity, "Country Sad Ballad Man," which has not been performed live in 20 years!
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) Vanderbilt dominated Kentucky on offense, defense and special teams Saturday to jump to a 27-point halftime lead and coast to a 40-0 win.
The Commodores (5-4, 3-3 Southeastern Conference) scored touchdowns on four of their five first-half drives, none of which took longer than 4 minutes, 19 seconds.
Jordan Rogers drove Vanderbilt 71 yards on 11 plays to begin the game, ending with a 34-yard touchdown pass to Jordan Matthews. Rodgers also threw a 30-yard touchdown pass to Chris Boyd in the second quarter and finished 18-of-29 for 220 yards with one interception.
The Wildcats (1-9, 0-7) were outgained 447 yards to 260, but it was miscues on special teams that hurt them the most. Among the biggest were two calls for interfering with the catch on punts on consecutive second-quarter drives, both of which Vanderbilt turned into touchdowns. Kentucky's Craig McIntosh missed his only field-goal attempt, a 50-yard try.


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"Haiku of the Day"
by Ellen Tanis Awad, director of student life and associate director of the Center for Faithful Leadership at Hope College
Hope College Commencement
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Holland Municipal Stadium
Thank you, Emily, for your kind words. Members of the Hope College Board of Trustees, President Bultman, Provost Boelkins, faculty and staff, alumni, parents, family members and friends, and most importantly, the Hope College graduating class of 2009; thank you. I'm so grateful to be here celebrating with you today.
A few years ago, I was raking leaves and feeling frustrated by the quantity of my neighbor's wet, muddy leaves in my yard. You need to know that there are no trees in my yard at all. No trees at all. All of the leaves that I was raking were rogue leaves who had infiltrated and taken over my entire backyard. The task seemed a bit overwhelming. What did I do about it? I decided to write a haiku poem. Here it is:
wet mud-covered leaves
overtaking my whole yard
stubborn filthy leaves
Let me give you a little more background. As I raked and festered with frustration that day, I was struck by the words of the 118th Psalm. "This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it." To do so, however, I had to choose to refocus my negative energy. I chose to go back to something I learned in third grade, haiku poetry. Haiku poetry requires counting the syllables in a 5-7-5 pattern and it's only three lines long. So, as I raked, I composed a poem about the leaves. Choosing to refocus my mind alleviated my anger toward the multitude of rogue leaves in my yard, and that day started a new hobby for me of composing haiku poetry. It has become a way for me to change my perspective on a situation as well as to celebrate loved ones on special occasions. To rejoice and be glad in each moment God gives us.
Today, I thought it fitting to write haiku poems for you to celebrate you and your Hope experience. However, to do this with authenticity, I needed to get a better grasp on your perspective of your Hope years. This past semester, I emailed many among you and collected literally pages of rich words from you describing your time at Hope College. The words you emailed to me reflect the depth and the breadth of the Hope experience. The way the email responses came back to me was revealing as well. The first email response came back to me four minutes after I sent the original request. Thanks, Kolleen. Some of you wondered why I needed the words. Most of you made a comment about hoping your list was of help to me and that you would be happy to do more if needed. This is why working with you for the past four years has been such a joy. You want to contribute! Now, unfortunately, I was unable to use RJ's love for Kletz tuna melts in a poem, but I did delight in creating more haiku poems than I can share here today.
Before we get to the first of your poems, I want you to think back. Take a moment to think about the person you were when you set foot on campus for Orientation in 2005. Who were you when you met your roommate for the first time? Who were you as a first-year student running around the Dow Center at Play Fair when you began your journey here? Who were you on the first day of class, the first day of practice, the first day of figuring out the scramble system at Phelps?
Now, let's jump ahead to where you are today, and listen to your words in the first haiku written for this day:
transforming journey
challenging, full of learning
exponential growth
Let's unpack your words from this haiku. Transforming journey. You have been transformed by late-night discussions with your roommates, accomplishing a goal in your Greek organization or student group, and participating in service projects or a spring break mission trip. Challenging, full of learning. You have been challenged during classroom discussions, broadened your knowledge while conducting research, and stepped outside of your comfort zone while studying abroad. Exponential growth. Your exponential growth was a result of your investing in your coursework, involving yourself in the Hope community and giving back through leading in New Student Orientation or as a captain of your team.
Now, hear your words in the next haiku of the day:
best years of my life
defining, spirit filling
prepared to move on
The best years of your life came out of the zest with which you approached the Nykerk Cup Competition or the Pull, the passion with which you developed friendships, and the excellence with which you performed on the stage, on the court or on the field. Defining, spirit filling. These years have been defining for you. It has been a time when you had to make your own decisions, were faced with the reality of life-altering circumstances, and had to listen quietly to discern your calling in life. They have been spirit filling years for you as you joined in communion at the Gathering, sang songs of praise with Gospel Choir, or prayed together in your small group. Prepared to move on. You are prepared to move on. These are your words. You are prepared to move on. Believe it.
Your Hope College experience has laid a foundation for you to go out to make a difference in the world. This is not cliché. You are not the same kid you were at Play Fair. You have mastered the scramble system. Your first college roommate may now be one of your closest friends. You have moved from figuring out what liberal arts means in your First-Year Seminar to being able to articulate your philosophy of life in your Senior Sem. Your journey here at Hope has transformed and defined you. You have become the person you are today as a result. You are a young adult prepared for the next part of your journey.
You have given much to the Hope community and we have been transformed by your time with us. Every year, I hate to see the seniors leave, and this year is no different. You have changed our community with your presence among us. In honor of you, I have written a haiku poem that springs out of priest, theologian, and author Henri Nouwen's writing in Bread for the Journey. Here it is:
let your center speak
courageous, deeply rooted
keeping hope alive
Let's listen to that again:
let your center speak
courageous, deeply rooted
keeping hope alive
These are thick, rich words that mean much. A few weekends ago, I found myself dwelling on the words in the haiku poem. Then, as I was sitting in a pew at my church on Youth Sunday, a particular Hope College senior was being recognized for her service and leadership with the middle school youth over the past four years. Immediately, the words of the haiku sprung back into my mind. While at Hope, she had let the choices she made in life represent her center or the core of who she is. Her decisions came from her heart - her authentic self. She was courageous. Actually, I think anyone who dedicates any kind of time to youth going through puberty is pretty brave, but her courageousness allowed her passion and choices to guide her in a life that is deeply rooted, not superficial. She let her center speak through a life deeply rooted in faith, calling, leadership and service. I have no doubt she will continue to live in such a way, keeping hope alive.
The last line of the poem, keeping hope alive, brings me back to that day of raking leaves. It seems to me that "raking leaves" is really what makes up about ninety percent of life. And, each day, you have the choice to rejoice in the day the Lord has made while you rake through the paperwork on your desk, clean up the muckiness of a strained relationship, or bring order to the chaos of your wind-blown schedule. Here's what I want you to remember: rake leaves with authenticity. Authenticity grows out of all that you are. It is living into your faith daily, not just for an hour on Sundays. It is through being a reliable friend each day, not just when it fits in your schedule. It is through acting on your convictions when faced with adversity. It is through living an authentic life - in each and every moment - that you will be able to keep hope alive.
As you look ahead, think about how you will choose to be in each moment. You have the ability to choose how you will greet each day and each person or situation you encounter.
let your center speak
courageous, deeply rooted
keeping hope alive
Thank you.


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Every week a new Block to complete the QAL ... so much fun!
This first week we have to piece 2 Blocks : "Susannah Block" .... and here my version
I have pieced the blocks with :
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Ever heard of "Jolyonophone"? It is okay if you have not heard of it before, but come to the Singapore Mini Maker Faire 2012 on 4 & 5 Aug to see the real thing! Meanwhile, check out this photo for a preview!
What is a "Jolyonophone"?
A "Jolyonophone" is a self-sustaining two-string slide guitar with a water-pipe theme (see above picture). It is named after its inventor Jolyon Caplin.
The gadget was also used during the opening ceremony of the Gardens by the Bay recently!
About the Maker
Jolyon Caplin has been teaching, inventing and entertaining in Singapore for 24 years. During the day, Jolyon is located in Singapore Polytechnic. At other times, he plays with music, electronics, unicycles (wow!) and keeps trying out ideas and technical twists at home or in his unusual laboratory.
He shared that his work is also his hobby, and he has always loved seeing how things work and are made. Although he is officially an electronics guy, Jolyon expressed that he is wildly interested in everything from MRT construction to buildings, road structure, cars, several aspects of the Arts, etc.
At 10 years old, he made his first projects of cardboard box theatres with coloured lighting, and moved on to make light flashers, simple radios and other things from "junk" that people passed down to him and bits and pieces from the neighbourhood hardware shops or $2 stores. Usually, these items will be used in ways different from what they were intended to be. For example, the Jolyonophone was initially meant to demonstrate to school children how an electric guitar works, but he ended up adding automatic motors to make it play by itself!
Besides "Jolyonophone", Jolyon will also be showcasing the "Ped-accompaniment" foot-controlled, chord-based backing themes for a street performer, a "Whirly-horn" shower-hose, water-funnel horn for fun music-making and more. Jolyon has also kindly agreed to demonstrate some performances at intervals. You should watch out for them!
On the Singapore Maker Scene
When asked about the Singapore Maker Scene, Jolyon said that groups like Hackerspace.sg collect quite a few like-minded people –many of whom are also fabulous at programming weird and wonderful systems – though not all are as crazy about manipulating electronics / anything-onics as he is! He felt that most Singaporeans enjoy the activities of watching TV, surfing the internet, or playing destructive shoot-'em-up games – leaving them with no time left to get practical! He opined that getting them to make things would be challenging, though he is still keen to do so.
Advice for budding Makers
Like many other Makers, Jolyon has a simple piece of advice to budding Makers:- Make time to tinker!
It is very true indeed, as most people would need the push to get started, so if you are thinking of trying your hands at something that had inspired your creative juice, please heed Jolyon's advice and wait no further. Gather the materials and start putting them together now!
Jolyon added that it is important to enjoy what you do, not to try too hard or be too exact, and be ready to adapt ideas, and you may be surprised how good you can be!
If you do not wish to miss out on such interesting musical demonstrations, join us at the Singapore Mini Maker Faire 2012 next weekend at the Science Centre Singapore.


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