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gear for travel and documentary work
I squatted in the thick valley grass surrounded by a few hundred yaks, getting my composition and settings dialed in. I was looking down the broad valley, the river winding just perfectly through the frame, a few yaks in the foreground to anchor the shot while the mountains provided a strong line leading the eye off into the distant end of the valley. I took my eye away from the viewfinder to look at the sky, trying to find the dark little cloud that was in the top left corner of my frame. It didn't seem to be there, so I looked back through the viewfinder and sure enough there it was. I moved the camera slightly but the cloud stayed in the same place. Yup, I had a dust spot on my sensor! I rummaged through my bag only to find that of all the things I left at home, my little rocket air blaster was nowhere to be found. What to do…?
When you are miles from home (or your studio), it is not the time to find out that you left a key piece of kit. I have only had this happen a few times and I vividly remember each one. Once (and only once) I arrived on location for an engagement shoot only to find that I had left every single memory card safely on my desk at home. Yeah… not a good day. I had everything else I needed for the shoot, cameras, strobes, reflectors, stands… I just forgot that one little thing. I ended up shooting the entire sitting with my cell phone and a silver reflector. I was totally impressed with the images we made that day but that is a story for another post.
Regarding gear for a documentary photography situation, I thought I would use a recent trip I made to central Asia as a case study. I was working for an NGO, documenting the lives of the Kyrgyz yak herders living in the high mountains bordered by China, Tajikistan and Afghanistan. On this trip I had to fit everything (including my clothes and personal items) in my camera bag and one small carry on. No check on bag was possible on this trip. Keep in mind that I knew going into this trip that 95% of my work would be photography with only minor video work. If the job would have been heavier on video I would have chosen a few things differently.
After a bit of deliberation I was pretty happy with what I chose to take with me. I knew that my space would be at a premium so I really pared down what I put into my bag. Let's walk through the gear.
My bag of choice for this trip was my F-Stop Tilopa which is still going strong after about 8 years. If anything it gets better looking with age. I love this bag for hauling lots of gear to distant places. It is a mule and is quite comfortable even when loaded. I would not choose this bag for walking around town, street photography, or days where what you really need is just a camera and a few lenses. When you have to work out of one bag for a week plus, carrying everything you need with you, this bag is top notch.
Strapped to the side of my Tilopa was my trusty carbon fiber tripod. I have been using my Manfrotto 055cxpro4 with a Manfrotto ball-head on top. This is a great tripod but a bit large for some of the travel that I have been doing, so I hope to trade this out for a lighter and smaller tripod.
Inside my bag I kept to two camera bodies and 4 lenses. My two bodies are both Sony Alphas, the a6500 and the a7r2. I love the size of these cameras, and the quality is hard to beat. The lenses I chose for this trip were the 20mm Sony pancake lens, awesome for a low profile walk around lens. In the market places of central Asia I can shoot and attract very little attention with this lens; it also focuses super fast and very accurate with almost no distortion. My second lens was the 85mm Sony G-Master, a truly amazing portrait lens - compact, tack sharp and a pleasure to use. I also brought two Canon lenses with me, the 16-35L f2.8 mk2 (arguably one of the best super-wide lenses ever made), and one of my all time favorite lenses, the 70-200L 2.8. I almost left the 70-200 at home but was very glad that I had this one along. When I put it on the Sony a6500 it gives me about a 300mm lens with a 24 megapixel sensor which delivers some stunning images. With the Canon lenses I used the Metabones mk4 adapter.
One of the things that I brought along on this trip was my new filter kit. I have always wanted to start using filters in my landscape photography and recently bought a filter kit from Nisi. In researching filter kits I went with the Nisi largely because of the design of the filter holder and the circular polarizer that is build into the holder and that sits up close to the lens. I love this design since it is so simple and I always have the polarizer there. Often I would use only the polarizer but there were enough times that I would add a 3 stop gradient ND in the holder as well. It allowed me to balance out the sky a bit better.
I decided to take a speedlight with me but I don't think I used it on this trip. I brought this Flashpoint speedlight. The Flashpoint is a small and affordable flash that works well combined with the R2 trigger for Sony.
The last piece of kit that I will mention here was a life saver. I was a bit worried about running out of power while out shooting for days on end without the chance to recharge my batteries. I did have a total of five batteries for the two cameras but I was still not sure, so I brought a mid sized battery pack from Goal Zero. I had the Venture 30 with the solar panel. This thing was great! I kept it charged up either from the cigarette lighter in the car while we drove or from the solar panel I kept on the dash board. Did I mention that these Sonys also allow the battery to be charged while in the camera via the micro USB port? Super handy! After a week on the road I never ran out of power for the cameras. I guess I did all that worrying for nothing…
Although this was my basic kit for this particular trip, every trip and every job is a bit different. Don't take someone's gear list and just copy it straight out. Your needs will vary just as your environment does, so do your research. While on that next adventure, make sure you take what you need, but you don't take so much that it needlessly encumbers you to the point that you can't enjoy the moments along the way.
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A few days ago I stumbled upon the Sweat Pink Ambassador prompting of "My Aha Moment..." and realized that although I have been an ambassador for about 2 years now I have never written about my Aha moment. Maybe that is because it's not easy to know what my Aha Moment is....so I just sat on it for a few days, or maybe two weeks. I have been racking my brain trying to remember, and decide when my Aha moment was, and what it meant to me. Here's how I came to remembering and understanding.
So, sitting here at 1.5 months (almost 2 now) postpartum, and working to get back in shape, I have finally gotten to start running again. I was really impressed with myself for running 1 mile without stopping the first time getting back out there. Then I got up to 1.5 miles. On my 2nd night running this mile and a half distance I had the thought in my head..."OMG, I'm just ready for this run to be over..." and it hit me, my legs were really fine in the run, but more than my physical strength being weak, I had lost the mental strength that running long distance had trained my mind in. Use to a run was such an ease for me that it was peaceful, and wonderful. It was freeing and adventurous and time away for me. I loved a long run. Now at a measly 1.5 miles I was dying to be DONE!
Then it hit me, I believe my AHA MOMENT came in summer of 2012 when I first began really running. I hadn't come to the decision/desire to run a half marathon yet, but I had just been running 1-2.5 miles to keep in shape. I remember a day running 2 miles and realizing how easy it had become for me. I wasn't spending my entire run trying to control my breathing or hoping for the run to end. I had started to enjoy these runs, and not even think about my breathing because my breath had become naturally controlled because this run became easy for me. And that was my Aha Moment.
I think that moment turned over a new leaf for me. That is when I decided to challenge myself to run longer distances, and when I started training with my sister for my first half marathon. And the journey that that started, was one I love and hold dear. That summer became my favorite summer. I would spend my early evenings after work drinking iced coffee and sewing, then spend dusk time on my evening run. I loved the time of day; of watching the sun come down, the West Texas sky painted a million colors, the warm breeze, and running with ease because I had learned to love running. Running became a time to relax, to release my thoughts, to enjoy time alone, to feel good about myself, to challenge myself, to find adventure in new mileages, to feel free running through the wide open, windy roads.
It was wonderful, and even now, when it's summer and I taste iced coffee, or feel that perfect time in the evening when the sun starts going down. I feel it deep within me. The urging and desire to put my feet to the pavement and start running!
And now, two months postpartum, I feel that desire every day. But when I get out there, it's not as easy as it used to be, so I am just taking it slow. Getting my grip on those low mileages, so that when I do I can easily progress into those long peaceful runs I used to know. And I can't wait for that day. Until then, I will push through the negative thoughts and the worn out breathing, and I will keep clocking those miles!
Just Keep Running!
Thankful for my Aha Moment and what it did in me!


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There used to be a major distinction between printers and copy machines, but today, most office-focused printers are digital and multifunctional. They can scan, copy, print, fax, download and email. Most can be owned or leased. Some advanced models can also store account codes, make duplex copies, full-bleed print, sort, staple, make three-hole punches and print transparencies. Still others also offer features that can cut costs and improve productivity. Those include wireless connectivity, image editing, security features such as biometric authentication, and energy savings.
The sheer variety of copiers on the market can make shopping a daunting task. This guide will help you choose a copy machine by outlining the different types of copiers available, describing the key features to consider and outlining the major players in the business copier industry.
Types of printers
The first question you should answer is whether you want a monochrome or color printer. Once that's established, you can start to consider the configuration you want. The design you choose should be based on your budget, needs and amount of space.
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Small/home office
Copiers designed for small offices and home offices are typically desktop size to conserve space. Designs like these can be purchased for as low as $50, but we recommend spending in the $300 to $700 range. Very low-priced desktop copiers are intended for occasional individual use and will not meet the needs of most small business owners.
Office copiers are often large tabletop size or freestanding and are built to suit the needs of multi-person offices. Printers like these can typically be networked and usually include lots of printing, scanning and faxing capabilities as well as the option to print on different paper sizes. Office printers start at around $1,200, but higher-end office machines can run as high as $5,000 or more.
If your business requires high-volume printing, professional-grade graphics and advanced document-finishing options, you may need a production printer. Production printers offer high resolutions, ranging from 2400 x 1200 dpi for color copies to 9600 x 600 dpi interpolated with 8-bit color depth for black-and-white prints. Production printers vary greatly in cost depending on specific features, but entry-level production machines typically start around $7,000 and go well above $25,000 for specialty models.
Features to compare
When you're comparing different copier models, it's important to look at the features that matter most.
Print speed and volume
Print speed is one of the most crucial specs to look at when you choose a copier. Print speed is often listed on spec sheets as "ppm" for pages per minute. We recommend a minimum of 27 ppm for microbusinesses and around 52 ppm for small businesses with average printing needs.
Paper capacity
Often listed on spec sheets as "tray" or "cassette," you'll find the paper capacity of each printer as well as the sizes of paper the machine can print on. Make sure the capacity and available sizes meet your needs.
Nearly all office printers have scanners built in, but not every machine has an automatic document feeder or duplex scanning abilities. Document feeders on scanners are a must if you plan on scanning a large volume of documents. The duplex feature is essential for double-sided scanning. You may also want to check the optical resolution of the copier's scanner if you intend on scanning images as well as word documents. For basic document scanning, 600 pixels is good enough, but for graphics, you'll want at least 4800 pixels.
Production printers have very different graphics specs from office printers. On production printers, a resolution of 2400 x 2400 dpi is standard, and color management is essential. Office printers that are used primarily for printing word documents have much lower dpi. If you're not sure what level of graphics you need, reach out to a rep from a copier company and discuss what you'll be using the printer for; they should be able to recommend a model that suits your needs and budget.
Ink and toner
It's advisable to consider how much toner or ink will cost you over the operational lifespan of the copier you buy or lease. Before you choose a specific machine, make sure you know how many pages you can expect to get out of each cartridge or batch, and how much replacements cost. Also, look at the possibility of using third-party ink refills.
Most digital copiers have some type of internal memory that allows them to retain substantial numbers of documents and scans. An internal drive is similar to any other computer hard drive. Depending on the size of the machine, the RAM ranges from 256MB to 1.5GB, and the capacity can vary from 1.5GB to 1TB of storage space.
Buy vs. lease
Most of the companies we considered offer copier sales as well as leasing options. This is a big question for many business owners, and one that is not quickly answered. Both methods come with all sorts of pros and cons, including tax incentives, maintenance issues, depreciation and costs. If you're not sure whether leasing or buying is right for your business, check out this buy vs. lease guide on our sister site, Tom's IT Pro.
Maintenance and service agreements
The average digital copier service agreement encompasses toner, drums, and all parts, maintenance and repairs. These are designed to free up office staff and employees from worrying about toner levels and the long-term performance of the machine. Rollers, cleaning blades and other parts that break or wear out over time are typically covered. Unfortunately, "parts" has a unique definition to each dealer, so make sure you have a complete list of parts that are covered before you buy.
Inkjet vs. Laser
Whether you should buy an inkjet printer or a laser printer depends on your business's needs. An inkjet printer is the best and most economical option for businesses that don't print a lot or only print a few pages at a time. It's also the best solution for those that require colored printing and high-quality images, such as media companies, marketers and real estate firms. Businesses that don't have a lot of space may also prefer an inkjet printer because it is smaller and more portable than laser printers. If you have large print jobs that are mostly black text with minimal graphics, you'll get the most bang for your buck with a laser printer. A laser printer offers the convenience of high-volume printing at fast speeds – even low-end laser printers can print up to 20 pages per minute – so no one is wasting time waiting for documents to print. You'll also get decent output with crisp text and finer lines, but image quality will be less than stellar.
Additionally, although a laser printer generally has a higher price point, it will save you money in the long run. You won't need to purchase and replace toner as often as you would ink cartridges, and you're looking at costs of about 6 to 8 cents per page (including color prints) as opposed to about 10 to 20 cents per page for inkjet printers.
Reputable copier companies
Brother – Best known for its specialty fabric printers and industrial sewing machines, the Brother company also manufactures and sells multifunction laser copiers for home use, small businesses and large businesses. Small entry-level Brother machines start at around $150 and typically print 24 to 27 pages per minute, while the Brother Workhorse Series, which we recommend for SMB, retails for $450 to over $1,000, with a print rate of up to 52 pages per minute. Brother-usa.com
Canon – Canon's small desktop copiers are popular because of their attractive design, quality scanners and low entry price. Canon's business-worthy tabletop machines start at around $200, while office copiers run from around $750 to well over $5,000, depending on the configuration and features. Its production print systems are popular with businesses that require high-end printing in house, and the company has a reputation for offering some of the best leases and servicing packages on the market. USA.canon.com
Epson – Epson makes high-end photo printers and fabric printers as well as business-ready multifunction copiers. Quality runs throughout the Epson line, from its compact series of home office machines to its commercial wide-format and graphics printers. Epson also makes specialized printers for printing signage and art reproductions as well as health care labels, dot matrix receipts and more. Its EcoTank printers are an excellent choice for small businesses to minimize ink costs. The cartridge-free printers include up to two years of ink in the box and sport refillable vessels that can be filled with inexpensive bottles of ink. Epson.com
HP – HP's affordable multifunctional copiers are popular because they come in a variety of configurations and sport one of the best touchscreen interfaces of any printer brand on the market. HP's tabletop line of LaserJet Pros, like the HP LaserJet Pro MFP M130fw, is popular with small businesses and microbusinesses and can be purchased for $300, while freestanding models can be bought for around $750 refurbished or $1,200 new. The M130fw is an affordable black-and-white laser printer, but the ink cartridges will cost you. It's best suited for small offices or individuals who don't print often.
The HP OfficeJet Pro 8720, another of the company's business lines, produces bright, bold black-and-white prints. The $229.99 thermal inkjet HP OfficeJet Pro 8720 All-in-One printer isn't the fastest printer, but it does support Apple AirPort. Besides printing, it scans, faxes and copies documents as well. It can automatically create double-sided prints and can print envelopes and on a variety of different paper types. This HP all-in-one printer is a suitable multipurpose printer that's sturdy enough to withstand moderate to heavy use by busy office personnel.
HP also owns Samsung's copier division, which in recent years has become known for beautifully designed machines with fast scanning and printing capabilities. HP machines are best suited for standard SMB needs, not for high-volume or production printing. Store.hp.com
Konica Minolta – Konica Minolta offers a full range of copiers. It's best known for its multifunction office systems and large print-production models, which are known for their ability to handle high print volumes. High-end models are capable of outputs up to 105 ppm, with most midrange models offering 30 to 60 ppm. One common criticism of Konica Minolta is of the UI on the company website, as well as on the copiers themselves, both of which are said to be clunky and unintuitive. KonicaMinolta.us
Kyocera – Like some other copier companies on this list, Kyocera offers comprehensive document workflow solutions, with specialty services for education, government, health care, legal, manufacturing and enterprise organizations. Kyocera's business-focused multifunction copy machines are known for their durability and ability to handle a high volume of work. Kyocera also sells specialized wide-format printers with 600 dpi image resolution, which is ideal for architecture and design firms. Americas.kyocera.com
Lexmark – Lexmark makes multifunction copy machines and offers industry-specific managed services, as well as unique features like Pantone color matching, which is ideal for brand consistency. Lexmark's home printers are cheaply made and don't offer the best performance, but the enterprise and SMB printers are the company's bread and butter. Lexmark machines are best for small-batch printing, and the excellent visual touchscreen interface makes them popular with users of every ilk. Lexmark.com
Ricoh USA Inc. – Ricoh is the largest copier manufacturer in the world. It makes and sells its own copiers and printers under the Ricoh name and owns and operates several other well-known copier companies, including Savin, Gestetner, Hitachi, Lanier and the IBM Printing Systems Division/InfoPrint Solutions Company, but the quality varies greatly depending on the brand name used. Ricoh's own branded office printers are known for their quality, versatility, capacity, speed, graphics, and comprehensive document workflow solutions and managed print services. Ricoh is a better match for established SMBs than microbusinesses or home offices. Ricoh-USA.com
Sharp – Best known for televisions and monitors, Sharp is also in the printing business. It primarily sells office printers and production printers and not home office or personal-use machines. Sharp copiers have been shown to increase workflow efficiency through a 10-inch touchscreen panel that allows a user to edit documents and rearrange files simply with the drag of a finger. Sharp copiers' reliability, user-friendly interface and functionality right out of the box make them a good choice for small business owners who may not have an in-house IT tech. Sharp-world.com/products/copier/
Xerox – Often referred to as the Cadillac of copiers by systems administrators, Xerox offers high-quality printers with a high price tag to match. While some users feel the price is justified, others feel that Xerox is simply a luxury brand name. Xerox has a reputation for excellent customer service, durable machinery and a solid UI. Office.xerox.com
Bottom line
Shopping for a printer, whether you're buying or leasing, is kind of like shopping for a car. You should narrow your options to a minimum of three different providers and then see who can give you the best deal.


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Soon I will be on the sea breeze overlooking water stations.
Becoming an ibis struggling to pay rent in a habitat that is dwindling with every transplanted palm and Publix parking lot.
Standing out, I will give myself to the salt marsh.
Where oppression the color of mauve and smelling like sulfur weighs down my back... a nice stretch.
Feeling fine for a long time.
Telling the sunset my days adventure and watching the lightening flash my walls
as I drift away into a wall of Spanish moss where live oaks cradle my conscious.
Opaque waters reflect my smile,
and low ceilings reflect tropical architecture not built to impress,
but rather as a haven from unforgivable rains and hurricanes that will forever batter the foot high peninsula that manages to keep itself afloat.
Never sinking, but always caving in,
creating crystal springs and good depressions that tempt the curious.
Palmettos, the tree of life, my best friend.
Make friends with the landscape she said,
she said it under burning sun.
The best advice I have ever taken.
Trading the deciduous for something warmer.
Trading the four seasons for wet and dry.
introduce yourself with open arms to the Florida/ Georgia line.
Cross the river into that karst landscape whose fragility matches yours.
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March 31 is a milestone day at I-TEC. Engineers at the start-up evangelical missions agency, headquartered in the flat, rural expanses of northern Florida, roll their exotic vehicle from its hangar for critical tests. It's the world's first flyable car that can legally travel on roads and streets.
Visionaries have long dreamed of leaving the road for the skies, and the idea of a flying car has fascinated pilots as well as Hollywood screenwriters (think Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Back to the Future, and The Jetsons).
In the mid-1990s, Steve Saint founded the Indigenous People's Technology and Education Center to build on the vision of his missionary-pilot father, Nate. In 1956, Nate and four other missionaries envisioned taking the gospel to a tribe in Ecuador. But soon after successfully contacting the tribe, all five men were speared to death. Their story—most famously narrated in the book Through Gates of Splendor—is perhaps the most chronicled missionary account of the past 100 years.
Like his father, Steve has had a lifelong fascination with aviation. For years he dreamed of creating a flying car that would be rugged enough and versatile enough to drive through a rainforest. I-TEC's engineering team has turned the dream into an award-winning prototype.
I-TEC's flying car zooms up to 90 mph on paved roads. Off road, it handles ruts like a Land Rover. Yet in six minutes, a pilot can unfurl its fixed parachute wing and take off into the wild blue yonder—at up to 40 mph. "The Maverick" aims to revolutionize transportation "where the road ends," helping indigenous preacher-pilots sustain the church in the remotest rainforests and other uncharted areas.
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Thursday, 9 March 2017
Scaffold Tower: An Ideal Solution for Working at Height
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- Meaning they do not need to be leaned against any wall or building.
- Scaffold towers eliminate the risk of slipping.
- The work platforms offer a much safer environment to work from compared to balancing on a ladder.
Wednesday, 8 March 2017
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You know, I am always trying to streamline things, that's just me. The new year is a great time to implememnt the changes.
I have been so busy this Holiday Season that I haven't been able to keep up with my soap making, let alone our chats here. I am prolly going to Blog a little less in the new year as I try to re-organize a few things.
It's a good time to look at the past year and see what worked, what didn't, and what can I do better.
I did get to attend the Creative Conference for Entrepreneurs, one day at least, and would definatley be up for another seminar like that, it was so cool to just be around other members of my "tribe". All that creative energy, it was fantastic. So that's one thing I want to do in the coming year if it presents itself.
So anyhow those are the things I'm thinking about as we put the year to bed. How about you? Any big changes or great realizations?
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Few things for the new year
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Book One of the Grigori Celestial Chronicles
They, known by many names - Watcher Angels, the Grigori, the Irin – were sentinels ever vigilant, ever observing. They had been christened countless other titles, including 'Those Who Are Awake', 'Eyes of the Night', and 'Ones Who Never Sleep'.
Time after time, life after life, Arma'ros, a Watcher, Zoe, a human woman, have been joined. Until suddenly, the threat of the foretold Final Day comes charging down upon them, hurtling them into a headlong race against the Heavenly factions of Darkness attempting to unleash an impending Apocalypse upon the unsuspecting Earth. Together, they must rally and unite those who have made their choice to preserve and protect the Light, and to locate and preserve the last Enochian Key. The answers can only be found in revisiting their shrouded past - unimaginable answers, true motives and agendas concealed since before the Beginning – answers now necessary for our world's very survival.
A. J. James resides in Canada, just outside Winnipeg, Manitoba. Currently, she is devotedly working on the continuation of the Watcher Angels' narratives. She divides her time between her family, writing, fiendishly researching compelling items of interest, designing and creating healing gemstone jewelry at Bliss-ening Treasures, target practice or various weaponry, resolving behavioral issues with equines and canines and training their people with Harmony Hounds & Humans.


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The Newport HT50® is a compact ventilator for transport, hospital, homecare and emergency response applications. Suitable for > 10kg infant, pediatric and adult patients (even bariatric) for invasive or non-invasive ventilation, the HT50 is easy to use and very versatile.
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text: Meet Grace Flora - with cameo appearances from Sam and Winston, the bulldog. Grace was only a few days old at the time of the shoot, and she was a bit camera shy at first. She decided to take a nap right in the middle of the shoot... what nerve! In the end, she was a good sport, and we got some great pictures.


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Australia: Passport Photo Size and Requirements
Australian consulates are very picky when it comes to accepting passport
photos. Many of our customers had prior rejections from those consulates but we were able to help them with passport photos that met requirements.
Here is what one customer has to about our service:
"These guys are awesome. I hold dual citizenship with the USA and Australia. When it came time to renew my Australian passport this past month, I had the most horrendous time with the Australian Embassy accepting photos. After a second rejection, I did a search and found these guys. A friend took my picture and I sent them off and voila! I was provided with three sets of photos all at different millimeter heights and I sent them all off (figured one had to work) and I just received my renewed passport yesterday. Thank you so much and I would recommend you all to anybody who is having difficulties getting their passport photos accepted by the Australian Embassy in the USA. Wish I had found you when I first started the process."
- Fiona 09/09/2014 Facebook
To make sure everything goes smoothly, its important that when taking your photo you follow the requirements on their website (we've also transcribed them below).
Photograph requirements
- The photograph must be taken no more than six months before lodgement of a passport application form
- be 45-50 mm in height and 35-40 mm in width (as per Australian Passport Photo Guide 2008)
- show a close up of the applicant's head and the top of the shoulders such that the vertical size of the head (as measured from the bottom of the chin to the crown of the head) is between 32 and 36 mm
- be centred, clear and in sharp focus with no shadows
- be of high quality, with no ink marks or creases
- have appropriate brightness and contrast that show skin tones naturally
Photograph backgroundYou must use a uniform background to provide a contrast to the face and hair. Preferred background colour 18 percent grey Other recommended background colours are light blue, cream, beige, pale grey, white.
Expression and frame
The photograph must show the applicant
- with a neutral expression
- alone
- looking directly at the camera
- with no other person or object (including toys or furniture) visible
- with the mouth closed
- facing the camera and not looking over one shoulder (for example in portrait style photographs)
- with the head upright such that an imaginary line drawn between the centres of the eyes is parallel to the top edge of the picture
- their eyes open and clearly visible and without hair obscuring any part of the eyes
- with both edges of the face must be clearly visible
Head coverings
coverings such as hats or caps are not permitted.
if an applicant wears a head covering for religious purposes, a photograph of the applicant wearing it will be accepted provided all facial features from bottom of the chin to top of the forehead (including both edges of the applicant's face) are clearly shown
GlassesEven if applicants normally wear glasses, they do not need to wear them for a passport photograph. If they do:
- the photograph must show the eyes clearly
- there must be no flash reflection off the glasses
- tinted lenses are not permitted
- the frames must not cover any part of the eyes
- heavy framed glasses are not permitted
Facial piercings
Facial piercings such as nose rings and studs are acceptable provided they are worn permanently by the applicant and they do not cause a reflection in the photograph
Hair and ears do not need
to be visible in the photo and most hair types (covering the complete
frame) are acceptable providing the hair does not cover the face and
the face/eyes are visible
Earrings are acceptable provided they do not obstruct the view of the edges of the face. Hair accessories are acceptable provided they do not obstruct the view of any facial feature
Camera, Photo setup:
- Take your photo in aprox 8MP or more.
- Optical focal length lens (or variable lens locked into position) between 90 to 130mm (35mm film camera equivalent). In short, use 3x to 4x zoom in your camera.
- distance between lens and subject should be approximately 1.2 metres, this is to achieve an image of proper head size, with correct perspective and without distortion
- set the Aperture to maximise the depth of field, approximately f16 to f22
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The photos must be no more than six months old.
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- 45–50mm (1 3/4" -1 15/16" ) high and 35–40mm (1 3/8" -1 9/16" ) wide show head and top of shoulders close up, so the measurement of the face from the bottom of the chin to the crown (i.e. top of head without hair) is between 32mm and 36mm (1 1/4" -1 7/16" ).
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. . . Anna is learning lots of new words lately. One of her new favorites is "share." While she does love to give things to others (toys, food she isn't hungry for, etc.), I think the main appeal of the word is that when she says it, people will often give her something she wants. She said "share" multiple times tonight when she wanted a taste of someone's ice cream.
. . . we finalized the purchase of a used Honda minivan today. It handles very nimbly, the kids love it, and I'm relieved to have a bigger vehicle before we become a family of six, but as I drove it this evening I just kept thinking, "Man, this thing is huge."
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Why do astronauts need to shower in space? originally appeared on Quora - the knowledge sharing network where compelling questions are answered by people with unique insights.
Answer by Clayton C. Anderson, former NASA astronaut, author of The Ordinary Spaceman, on Quora:
First of all, in order to be totally correct, we do NOT shower in space. The capability for using an actual shower has not been seen since the US Skylab Space Station days. In order to remain "squeaky clean" on the International Space Station (ISS) we must utilize the concept of "towel baths."
During my 152 days on the ISS (the shuttle is a slightly different story, but towel baths are still required) the expedition 15 crew had an area in the Russian FGB (functional cargo block) module which we dubbed the "hygiene station." In this area, FGB forward, near its hatch connecting it to the US module NODE 1, a small space was cleared, allowing us a dedicated area for cleaning up. Here, in an overhead panel, was stored a water bag, connected to a hose and pump (of Russian origin) combination, with a "spigot" on the end of the hose. In this area, we could bathe, shave, wash our hair, brush our teeth, etc. -- all the things we needed to keep ourselves "tidy" and unoffensive to our crew mates and visitors.
I cleaned up each and every day. By asking the Mission Control Center (MCC -- and yes, they do control nearly every minute of every day!) for my exercise periods to be scheduled first thing in the morning after breakfast, I could wake up, don my exercise clothes, enjoy a quick (small) breakfast, then "head to the gym!" Once my weight-lifting (more like resistance training since there is no gravitational force of consequence) and aerobic sessions (bicycle or treadmill ... we alternated on a daily basis) were complete, I headed to the hygiene station for a much-needed cleanup.
The cleanup process was straightforward for me. I used a Russian wet towel (pre-packaged, containing a disinfectant) and stretched its use for three days before disposing of it. On days 2 and 3, I needed to use our water source to inject some additional water back into the towel, making it softer and more pliable since its initial use; some disinfectant remained. You see, after every use, you must attach the towel to the ISS wall (I tucked each corner under a bungee strap, "pooching" it from the wall, leaving an air pocket behind), so our environmental control system can "suck" up the remaining moisture therein, for converting to drinking water later (ewwwww!).
For shaving and hair washing, I simply squirted some water on my face or head, followed by Edge shaving cream or "rinse-less" shampoo (I rinsed anyway, 'cause leaving that nasty stuff on top of my follicle-challenged cranium would SURELY make my head itch!) and completed the tasks much like you would do on Earth. Shaving required wiping the blades after each couple of "swipes," since we couldn't rinse it in the sink like we do at home. For that I used a small piece of a Russian gauze pad, also pre-packaged. The gauze pad was thrown into the "wet" trash bag after use. A standard cotton towel was used to dry my head and face and it was also "bungee'd" to the wall so the moisture in it could be absorbed as well.
Teeth brushing was pretty normal, with the exception being that you can either spit into a towel or swallow the remains. I swallowed, creating a nice "after-dinner" breath mint, at minimal risk to my overall health (some out there freaked when I told them I swallowed my toothpaste).
At the end of my personal cleanup session, I added a small touch of the Russian aftershave they so generously provided for me in my Russian-made dopp kit. Not too powerful, but a "manly" scent, to keep me smelling good the entire day!
As my good friend and well-known space expert Robert Frost so eloquently states: "Six people are trapped in an enclosed volume. Hygiene is of paramount importance." I agree! Recalling my Russian crewmate Oleg Kotov floating effortlessly toward me in his usually smelly gym clothes is not one of my fondest ISS memories!
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I recently had the misfortune of renting and wasting my money watching Kingsmen: Secret Service. Did I give too much away already?
I was watching this movie with my wife and she grunted in what I can only presume was disdain? disgust? disbelief? within the first 15 minutes. It felt like I was watching a Tea Party propaganda movie. The poor, downtrodden white male protagonist teams up with the rich white men and fights against the evils of the black man, who, even while rich, can't leave the street and eats McDonald's.
Wait . . . wait . . . Let me add some good points before this turns into a downward spiral of hate. I though that Colin Firth was incredible in this movie, It was nice to see him in something more of an action piece and as an action hero. I would watch The King's Speech again in a heartbeat. That is about all I can say positive about this movie.
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Winner of the 2014 Galbraith Prize
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February 19th, 2014
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The Progressive Economics Forum is pleased to announce Lars Osberg as the Winner of the 2014 Galbraith Prize in Economics. Our selection committee included past winners Mel Watkins, John Loxley and Mike McCracken, plus Lana Payne and Linda McQuaig. Lars has accepted the Prize and will deliver the Galbraith Lecture at the Canadian Economics Association meetings in Vancouver, BC on Saturday May 31. Thanks to our judges and to the Galbraith family.
Below is Jim Stanford's nomination of Lars Osberg, which does a great job to summarize his extensive career.
I would like to nominate Lars Osberg for this year's Galbraith Prize.
Lars holds the McCulloch Chair in Economics at Dalhousie University.
The nomination reflects both the quality and value of Lars' scholarship, but also his consistent personal commitment over the years in contributing to more intellectual diversity and collegial debate within the economics profession. He has also always maintained a high degree of policy engagement in his work as an economist, participating actively in policy debates and implementation at both the federal and provincial levels. Finally, he served several terms as Chairperson of the Economics Department at the Dalhousie University, and played a leading role in building its reputation as a critical-thinking, heterodox-friendly, high-quality place for both undergraduate and graduate education.
The main foci of Lars' academic work include:
· Income distribution: its determination, and broader economic and social effects; and more recently analyzing the determinants of social attitudes toward inequality.
· Measurement of wealth, consumption, and social well-being, including the development of innovative new quantitative indices of well-being.
· Macroeconomic and monetary policy, including considerable research work exposing and critiquing the flawed theoretical and practical dimensions of Canada's failed experiment with ultra-hard-money macro policies in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
· Labour economics and the functioning of labour markets, including new microeconomic models which help to explain labour market segmentation, exclusion, and inequality.
Lars has made a substantial personal contribution to community service within his profession, including serving as chair of his department since 2006, and as supervisor and mentor for many graduate students (including supervising a dozen PhD graduates, and scores of MA graduates, including assisting them with job placement).
Lars was the President of the Canadian Economics Association in 1999-2000, and gave a now-famous lecture on the causes and consequences of inequality at the 2000 CEA meeting in Vancouver was that a rich and critical synopsis of both the state of current thinking, and the need to challenge economics to develop a more fulsome and honest understanding of the issue.
Lars has worked in a voluntary capacity to assist with the development of important research networks and institutes aimed at fostering a more critical and diverse approach to economic and policy issues, including:
· International Association for Research in Income and Wealth
· Centre for the Study of Living Standards
· Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives: Nova Scotia Branch
Lars is a Research Fellow for the CCPA nationally, as well.
Earlier in his career Lars worked for several years in Tanzania, advising non-profit economic development initiatives there.
One of Lars' most important and valuable traits is his willingness to engage in honest, collegial debate with economists of all stripes. He has viewed it as of the utmost importance that progressive economists do not become estranged or ghettoized from the rest of the profession (often we do this to ourselves). Early in the formation of the PEF, which he gas supported continually, he urged us to make sure that our CEA panels and other events be inclusive and open to debate from all comers. This non-sectarian commitment to a fair contest of ideas, has served both Lars, and the community of progressive economists which he has done so much personally to foster, very well indeed.
Here is a link to Lars' complete CV:
Respectfully submitted by Jim Stanford
Economist, Unifor
Comment from Thomas Bergbusch
Time: February 20, 2014, 2:04 pm
Very much deserved. On top of his immense intellectual contributions, it should be added that while Prof. Osberg offered some of the hardest classes I have taken, they were certainly among the most rewarding as well. Always appreciated his two-screen lecture approach, too (as I am a slow note-taker).
Comment from Jeff Dayton-Johnson
Time: February 20, 2014, 2:39 pm
Excellent news, warmly deserved honor. My only surprise is that Lars hasn't won this award every year. A great scholar, teacher and colleague, Lars is the little sandy irritant in mainstream economic discourse that regularly produces genuine pearls.
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The story of boy meets girl and they live happily-everafter seems to be a tale of yore. Times are changing. Relationships are shortlived, divorces are common. While some blame the lack of time couples spend with each other, a few believe it's because they are no longer financially-dependent on each other. In the absence of a universal handbook on how to maintain relationships forever, Mirror draws a few lessons from celeb lives.
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While indulging in the fun stuff like, salsa, sailing, paragliding and bungee jumping on weekends will help you bond, working together professionally will make you depend on each other. While some couples would like to avoid facing each other in office and at home, one can certainly take a cue from the co-owners of the IPL cricket team Rajasthan Royals, Raj Kundra and Shilpa Shetty. If your profession allows you, team up for a common project and bring your unique skills to the table. Since you understand each other well, you'll know how to keep you partner motivated and bring out the best in them. It will work wonders for the business too. Kundra and Shetty should know. The couple, now married for five years, have not only been involved in making key decisions for the team, like the choice of players, they stood by each other during the recent match-fixing controversy.
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If you devote all your time and energy to your partner, you might end up becoming too clingy. Let your relationship be a priority, but make sure to set time aside for your college gang and those giggly girls' night outs. Actors Katrina Kaif and Ranbir Kapoor set a good example of maintaining independent identities. Yet they make sure that they spend quality time with each other after long shooting spells. Recently, they were spotted holidaying in Ibiza. Both have given each other space to be in touch with their former lovers without making a big deal about it. Kapoor even worked with ex-flame Deepika Padukone in a recent hit flick.
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While some women are better off calling the shots, a few need older and wiser men telling them what to do. The older man's experience and a younger woman's enthusiasm for life often makes for a good mix. Actor Sanjay Dutt, 54, and wife Manyata share an age difference of 19 years. Although initially, Dutt's sisters, Priya and Namrata were unhappy with the alliance, the birth of the couple's twins, Iqra and Sharaan changed things. Close friends of Dutt insist that they have never seen the actor so stable and calm in a previous relationship.


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Fifty students from local schools got a taste of life at CCFE at an Apprenticeship Launchpad event earlier this month.
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Lydia Feasey, a fourth year apprentice, added: "It is great to do these kinds of events. They are fun, they engage the students, the organisers get a lot out of it and it is great for raising awareness of the opportunities available to young people. I really enjoy promoting the apprenticeship scheme; it is great to be able to pass my enthusiasm and passion for engineering onto others who may follow in my footsteps."
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Local Conservative Councillor for the area Joyce Barrow said:
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"The strength of feeling was such that the council will now ensure that the land will be secure for the future use of residents. We listened to the comments, and have acted in the best interests of the residents."


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Wolff on Boom Bust: Record Americans toiling with payments
Wolff joins Boom Bust to talk about the record number of Americans struggling to make payments.Read more
Economic Update: Police & Policing in the US
On this episode of Economic Update, Prof. Wolff discusses the public education crisis (teacher strikes, declining quality, insufficient resources) and how it undermines the economic future of the U.S. and the absurdity of...READ MORE
Wolff responds to Trump's "State of the Union" address
Prof. Wolff responds to President Trump's State of the Union delivered on February 5, 2019.Read more
The News with Rick Sanchez: Millennials demand the rich pay taxes
Wolff joins Rick Sanchez to discuss how your viewpoint on taxes may have to do with your age, with millennials and the youth tending to favor more progressive taxation.Read more
In Question: China to prevail in global trade war
Wolff joins In Question to discuss how the US' attempts to prosecute a Huawei executive is mere cover for the global economic struggle it has been waging to remain dominant.Read more
Thom Hartmann: Are you taxed more than the rich?
Wolff joins Hartmann to discuss taxing the working class through property tax. Is what Thom Hartmann and others are calling America's wealth tax, actually fair?Read more
Boom Bust: The Fed & Demystifying Finance
Wolff joins Boom Bust to discuss the state of the Fed.Read more
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X-Men: Dark Phoenix(2019)
A phoenix will rise. The X-Men will fall.
Longtime X-Men writer and producer Simon Kinberg directs his own screenplay in the final instalment of the current X-Men franchise.... More
When Jean Grey's personality is corrupted and her powers are amplified after coming into contact with a cosmic entity known as the Phoenix, the rest of the X-Men must decide if the life of the woman they cherish is worth the existence of the entire universe.Hide
Directed by Simon Kinberg (feature debut)
Starring Sophie Turner, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jessica Chastain, Jennifer Lawrence, Nicholas Hoult, Evan Peters, Tye Sheridan, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Alexandra Shipp, Lamar Johnson
Written by Simon Kinberg (based on the comic book 'The Dark Phoenix Saga' by John Byrne and Chris Claremont)
- Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, Blockbuster
- 113mins
- Rating: M Violence, offensive language & content that may disturb
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Flicks Review
BY Tony Stamp Flicks Writer
The X-franchise has been going for nearly twenty years now, its first two films setting the tone of superheroics for years to come before a series of mostly interchangeable instalments—some good, some bad—bring us to this almost-final gasp (we have the series-adjacent New Mutants still to come).... More
It speaks to the state of modern movie-making that Dark Phoenix doesn't just reboot a story we saw told four films ago in the third X-Men entry (admittedly it's been thirteen years), but brings back the same damn writer to give it another crack. And lets him direct the damn thing. I mean, familiar IP may be the name of the game in Hollywood these days but man, give us something new.
Helmer Simon Kinberg does throw out a few interesting wrinkles to begin with—the X-Men are publicly lauded as heroes, Xavier's morality comes into question—but those points aside it's very much business as usual. Oh and the baddies aren't other mutants this time, they're invincible aliens, which has no impact on the plot but to give a sleepy looking Jessica Chastain some Terminator 2 moments.
Sophie Turner is clearly ready for her close-up, and McAvoy and Fassbender exude gravitas without breaking a sweat, but there's a definite 'going through the motions' vibe to proceedings. An A-list character dies and it barely registers. The movie itself seems in a rush to get to the credits and have this all done with.
A very expensive movie that feels weirdly small, Dark Phoenix takes the action into space early on before leaving behind any sense of wonder or heroism in favour of a series of small, earth-bound brawls that are entertaining but visually confusing. It's a bummer, a once-mighty franchise going out not with a bang, but a shrug.Hide
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This film focuses on Jean Grey (Sophie Turner) as she gets possessed by an unknown cosmic force, allowing her to become more powerful and dangerous as she slowly evolves into the Dark Phoenix.
Jean deals with an uncontrollable and dangerous power as well as her own personal demons brought... More from early childhood trauma, causing her to become a ticking time bomb throughout the whole film. Which doesn't sound too different from X-Men: The Last Stand (2006).
Throughout the middle of the film, there's a constant repetition of Jean Grey running away, being found and getting out of control. It begins to get a bit boring and slow. We get that she's dangerous but despite her all mighty power, she doesn't actually do as much damage to society than we thought she would.
With familiar characters such as Professor X and Magneto, something about these characters felt off compared to the previous Prequel films. Professor X (James McCavoy) was a selfish arse the whole time, becoming obsessed with wanting to protect humans in order to protect the reputation of mutants. Magneto (Michael Fassbender) had an odd personal motivation on suddenly wanting to seek revenge despite fighting so hard to leave that life behind. All in all, the performances were great, but the character arcs weren't as emotionally investing as I thought it would be. Just like Raven (Jennifer Lawrence), she felt the need to move on and maybe the actors themselves felt it too.
Characters such as Quicksilver, Storm, Nightcrawler, and Cyclops had their moments, but none of them really shone as much as I would have. Definitely wanted more Quicksilver!!
One major part of the film that left me yawning a bit were the aliens who are remaining survivors of the D'Bari Empire, led by Vul (Jessica Chastain) as they seek for the cosmic power of the Phoenix in order to rebuild their world. Kinda boring and for some odd reason didn't feel that threatened since it was predictable that Jean would resist the influence of the aliens and fight them off at the end.
I did, however, enjoy the 3rd act of the film since it picks ups a bit in pace and had some enjoyable action sequences that showcased the different powers of the mutants and their ability to work together as a team. I found out that they had to reshoot the 3rd act as a result as being similar to another superhero film (most likely Captain Marvel), so maybe that's why it got better towards the end.
To be honest, the movie is getting a lot of bad reviews and I'm not surprised. But I had such low expectations after the mess called 'Apocalypse' that I honestly lost interest with this franchise that when I watched it, I found it somewhat enjoyable.
Not the best way to end a franchise of almost 20 years, but I'm not mad and I'm excited about what they are going to do with these characters in the future.Hide
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If this is indeed the final X-Men film, the series has gone out with a whimper... Full Review
It's not nearly as good as 'Logan' or 'X2', but it's a whole lot better than the eyeball-poking affliction that was 'X-Men: Apocalypse'. Full Review
The movie is so eager to get itself over with that its title anti-heroine even seems an afterthought. Full Review
Better than Last Stand or Apocalypse but never hitting the heights of X2, Dark Phoenix thrives when its heroes are front and centre. If this is the end, it's a solid rather than spectacular goodbye. Full Review
Not even Turner, with her radiant screen presence and her ability to make strength and vulnerability seem indistinguishable, can ultimately save "Dark Phoenix" from its own failures of imagination. Full Review
Despite mostly sparky cast-work, the Phoenix never quite rises as hoped in Kinberg's affectionate but often perfunctory X-Men send-off. Full Review
The point of a phoenix, dark or otherwise, is that it rises from the flames. But these are the flames in which this franchise has finally gone down. Full Review
After the heights of Logan, this Phoenix really gives off the feeling of a franchise that has truly crashed and burned. Full Review


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Sticks & Stones: How to Handle When Your Feelings Are Hurt
It happens. You get blown off, your person breaks a promise, or someone says something mean. It's happened to all of us and happens with varying severity, but getting your feelings hurt is never pleasant. The good news is, there are some behavioral management techniques you can practice that help regulate your emotions so you can keep your cool and find your inner resilience.
Respond vs. React
Reacting often comes in the form of a reciprocal verbal attack and for some people it can even trigger strong enough feelings to provoke a physical response. Before reacting, decide if what you you want to say or do is going to help the situation. The best option is to respond by doing what works best for you: calmly defending yourself, walking away, or using humor to diffuse the immediate situation.
Shift Your Attention
If you're in a situation that you can't escape (a work meeting, for example) try not to let your mind focus on the hurtful event that just occurred. Instead, tune into something else: a conversation happening close by, the rise & fall of your chest with every breath, the hum of the ceiling fan. If you're really feeling hurt, excuse yourself and head to the bathroom to gather your thoughts.
Process It.
If the person who hurt you did so unintentionally, sometimes the best thing to do is take your thoughts directly to that person and calmly let them know. Straighten it out. If your feelings were hurt (whether intentionally or unintentionally), simply talking about what happened with someone you trust can make an incredible difference.
Ask Yourself: Why Am I Hurt?
Sometimes the act is legitimately hurtful and mean, and feeling hurt is a natural and appropriate response. Other times, we may respond emotionally to a playful comment or action from someone else and take it for more than what it was. Sometimes this emotional response is a knee-jerk reaction that has become an automatic response over a long period of time. Habits are difficult to break, and perhaps it's even more difficult to look deep within yourself to recall painful past experiences that are causing you to continually react and feel hurt. If this is the case, try and work on acknowledging & forgiving that experience and focusing on the present moment and onward.
Put the Past Behind You
Try and let what happened just be what it is and focus on the right now and the next moment. If you choose to forgive, do so when it feels right for you. You don't have to "forgive & forget", but continually holding onto and revisiting the experience is going to keep you stuck in the past. By acknowledging that it happened and making a plan to move forward, you're handling the situation in a mature and emotionally beneficial way.
Who Has Control?
You do, over yourself - but not over other people (or their behaviors). This is one of the hardest things about being a human: anything can happen and anything can be said at any moment, and usually our feelings are hurt when we expect it least. If you notice a pattern with certain people, maybe it's time to seek out social experiences elsewhere. By detaching yourself from the comment or action against you, you become less a part of it. It suddenly just becomes someone else's ill-intended act and you were simply on the receiving end. Detach yourself from the act and you'll immediately begin to feel better.
Self-care is important even if your feelings aren't hurt. Finding time to recharge is important for re-establishing vitality in our minds and in our bodies. Taking care of yourself can come in many different forms: a relaxing bath, a walk outside or a cup of coffee with your friend. Whatever it is for you, do it right away as part of the "moving on" process.
"Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me"
I feel like I heard this old adage developed from a nursery rhyme over and over as a child. While the real meaning encourages a child to ignore hurtful comments, this is only effective to a certain degree. Ignoring our emotions does not allow for growth.
The literal interpretation of that old adage is downright wrong: words can and do hurt, and while I'm not a parent yet, I want my kids to know that there is a fine line between ignoring hurtful actions and sticking up for yourself. Knowing how to respond and practicing self-control is one of the best ways to cope when someone else's actions have you feeling down & out. The resilience is already within you, you just have to be willing to tap into it using the tools mentioned above.
I'll leave you with a quote:
"In the end, just three things matter:
How well we have lived,
How well we have loved,
How well we have learned to let go."
- Jack Kornfield


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YouthBuild Lake County recently hosted an Elected Officials Forum in conjunction with Youth Conservation Corps of Waukegan. YouthBuild USA featured this story in their 40th anniversary celebration newsletter highlighting YBLC as the program of the month! Read the full story at the link below.
YBLC Featured as YouthBuild Program of the Month
2017 Annual Report
It is hard to believe that another year has come and gone at YouthBuild Lake County. The past year has reaffirmed our commitment to enhancing the lives of our students and their families through...Learn more


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Stock Market investments can easily turn lucrative if handled properly. However, there is no single approach to investments that guarantee a return. That is why investors need to be made aware of the fact there is more than one way to play the game.
People are usually at a loss when it comes to the proper timing of doing trades. There is no one answer to this question. It all depends on how you approach the investment in the first place. This article presents the different strategies used by stock market investors. It provides an in-depth analysis of how each strategy works. This tips from Larson Wealth Managers should help you decide which fits your investment style best.
Buy and Hold
The buy and hold strategy requires a lot of patience and vision from the investor. In order for it to work, it requires investors to stick to their guns. This is because this strategy works under the assumption that stock prices are bound to rise in a few years' time. The logic behind this being that the economy will keep expanding in the coming years. In so doing, so will a company's profits – thereby increasing the stock prices and stock dividends.
Of course, this strategy also factors in the fluctuations and rising inflation. But, as stated earlier, the buy and hold requires a lot of patience and vision. In the end, proponents of this investment scheme hope that these fluctuations will be resolved in due time.
There are benefits to this investment approach. Primarily, it dramatically reduces trading commissions and taxes on the part of the investor. This is because holding stocks longer entails having not having to buy and sell stocks often.
Market Timing
The Market Timing strategy is the exact opposite of buying and holding. Proponents of this strategy work under the assumption that investors can effectively predict market behavior. Particularly, they believe that you can tell when a certain stock will rise and fall.
So, under this strategy, the perfect time to buy is when the markets are experiencing a slump. At the same time, they believe that the best time to sell is when markets are at a high. This is so that investors can maximize the profit margins. In order to do this, market timers make use of technical analysis, fundamental analysis, and their personal intuition.
Of course, this strategy has come under fire more than once, as its effectiveness has been questioned. Many financial experts believe that effective market timing is impossibly hard. This is because it is hard to predict stock behavior. While Market Timers assume that low stocks will only get higher as time passes, there have been actual cases where their prices would fall even farther.
Another disadvantage of this would be mounting commissions. This is because Market Timing requires investors to trade often. You may not realize it immediately, but the trading fees will eventually eat away at the profit.
These are just a few examples of stock market strategies available to investors. It all depends on how you approach your investments. So, make sure that you take time before going with one.


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Ducks retire Teemu Selanne's number
The Ducks commemorated Teemu Selanne's stellar career by retiring his number Sunday night.
His No. 8 will be the Ducks' first retired number in franchise history. The celebration took place before their game against the Jets, the first NHL team he played for.
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"On behalf of the entire hockey family, we can't thank you enough for what you gave to our game," NHL commissioner Gary Bettman told the Honda Center crowd.
Selanne made his final postseason appearance in the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs. He had six points in 12 games and played his final game on May 16, 2014.
Selanne was selected by the Jets as the 10th overall pick in the 1988 NHL Entry Draft but initially remained in Finland. He ignited his NHL career in the 1992-93 season by scoring a rookie-record 76 goals and winning the Calder Trophy. Selanne's career in the NHL spans 21 seasons with four teams: the Jets, Ducks, Sharks and Avalanche.
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Eleiko Launches a Revolutionary Lifting Platform
News • Feb 12, 2017 11:58 UTC
Weightlifting is experiencing a resurgence in popularity. We have seen a significant increase in interest and participation over the past decade, with no signs of it waning. Eleiko is passionate about weightlifting and its benefits, and we are driven to do what we can to make lifting more accessible to people interested in strength and a well-rounded functional training program.
Despite its benefits, weightlifting has traditionally come with downsides for health and fitness clubs. Barbells rattling, clanging, and bouncing around can be loud and send vibrations throughout the facility intimidating members and disturbing neighbors in the process. In general, platforms of today protect the floors and equipment, but still make for a loud and disruptive experience, one that can even be a bit dangerous when barbells bounce.
This is a complex problem to solve. When you dampen the vibration, and tackle the noise, you typically end up with significant bounce. Adjust designs to address the bounce, and the sound and vibration dampening properties are diminished. But at Eleiko, we thrive on a good challenge and our reputation for continuously improving products is well earned.
We have engineered the nearly impossible, an exclusive mix of materials that combined address all three issue – noise, vibration, and bounce. We have struck the perfect balance, our distinctive platform dramatically reduces the noise when barbells are dropped, the materials absorb the vibration and ensure a quieter, less disruptive experience. Lastly, we have fixed the issue of excessive bounce. We have created a solution that allows you to have lifting in your facility in a way that won't frustrate your neighbors and disturb or intimidate other members.
Whether it is one platform, a few of our world-famous bars, or a full Eleiko weightlifting program complete with platforms, products, and coaching, we are excited to share our passion for weightlifting with you. We look forward to helping you find the right mix of products and programs to effectively incorporate this highly functional, beneficial, and transferable type of strength training into your facilities offering. With Eleiko you can truly silence the complaints and let your weightlifting members lift.


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More Events & Offers
18 July, 2009
After the exclusive KM Australia event in the last post, you'd think we'd be out of things to offer but that wouldn't be true!
1. The Ark Group are running a conference on "Collective Intelligence" in September. We have a free pass to give away (and there is also a $250 discount for NSW KM Forum members): http://www.arkgroupaustralia.com.au/Events-c089CollectiveIntel.htm
If you want a shot at the free pass, then email firstname.lastname@example.com with the subject heading "Collective Intelligence".
2. Helen Hasan was the winner of the free pass to the Indigenous KM conference last month and here is her write-up: http://tinyurl.com/nc2ka6
3. Nicky Hayward-Wright from Alzheimer's Australia NSW was the winner of the KM Australia pass.


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The Bench/Bar Happy Hour will be held on odd numbered months for the 2015 year. The location for July's happy hour will be at Mainline located at 125 South College Avenue. We will have space reserved on the second floor. When you come in the door go to the left and up the stairs and you will see our group. Mainline offers happy hour deals on drinks and appetizers. We are trying to make this a diverse event with judges, attorneys, judicial staff, and paralegals/legal assistants, etc., from all practice areas (even retired). Feel free to invite spouses if you would like to do so.
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Alyssa + Travis contacted me online about engagement photo's a little while back. They were simple and easy going and were willing to try anything I thought would look good. Towards the end her son joined us to finish off their session. What a cutie he is! Enjoy your sneak peek Alyssa!


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Desy Gitapratama is a student at the Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology. She is the Vice Chairman of the Stuents Association Information Systems Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Techonology. She has also been a volunteer of Indonesian Youth Parliament, Indonesia Youth Educators, delegate of Indonesia Leadership Camp, and many others.
The Information Systems Student Association is a non-profit of the Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology. It was established to facilitate the activities of students majoring in information systems. Leadership is very important in the organization. Desy focuses on the development of members to enable them to improve their leadership after joining the Student Association of Information Systems. Each member leaves equipped to be a good leader for the environment and soon after becoming part of the public where they can help end extreme poverty.
On why Desy is attending MCC 2014: "I want to attend MCC2014 because this is a great moment for sharing information and experience from delegates from over 200 universities worldwide in transnational partnerships. By following this activity I will have an extraordinary experience to prepare Indonesia for the ASEAN Economic Community in 2015 to meet a lot of students from all over the world will be able to establish communication further to establish an organization that can endorse the UN Millennium Development goals. So far I have never joined the UN organization, therefore, I would like to learn a lot with different people from all over the world on various UN organizations in their country. Besides that, I have a personal mission to be able to follow events in the USA because I will continue master degree in the USA. So, if I could follow this activity I was able to reach two of my desire is to help the United Nations to join the organization and continuing education masters in USA."
Desy, as well as many other student leaders from across the globe, will be joining us this October 10-12th, 2014 at the 6th Annual Millennium Campus Conference. There, they and other students will be exchanging ideas and talking about how to achieve the UN Millennium Goals. in addition, everyone will be able to attend keynote speeches by influential global leaders such as Nicholas Kristof, Dr. Paul Farmer, among others. Apply now!