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Alberta Landscapes – 1990 (a Painting Series)
In the late 1980's and early 1990's the subject matter of my painting was primarily landscapes, and more specifically the prairies, parkland and foothills of central part of Alberta.
A Series Experience – Color in the Landscape (part 4)
On Day 4 of our Series "Colour in the Landscape" course we again started our day by meeting in the classroom for a critique. By mid-morning we were off to a park within the City of Red Deer to do our painting (or in my case, again capturing photos for later studio painting). Many in the class were still anxiously looking forward to painting the iconic, bright yellow canola fields. From our base at Red Deer's RiverBend Park we were able to find canola fields and much more.
At the name of the park would suggest this area is by a river, enclosed by a large loop in the river. The area has a golf course, a naturalized water park, lots of wooded areas and abundant vista including the river and surrounding farmlands. There was so much of interest I didn't know where to start so I walked around with my camera (again). I got lots of ideas and references for paintings but never did pull out my paints or sketch book in my few hours there.
After a few hours wandering around down in the valley I headed back up to the plain on my way back to the studio at Red Deer College. There I found some great vistas of rolling prairie with bright yellow canola fields. A couple of our class members were set up next to the road paintings these awesomely colorful scenes.
Back at the studio my mid-afternoon, I continued work for a couple of hours on the canvases that I'd started earlier.
That evening featured a much-looked-forward-to event that happens every Thursday evening during the Series program – the show of student works from the week. All of the classes (something like 10 of them) have a display of what has been accomplished in just 4 days. It is awesome!
After the evening's events it was back to the studio for another hour or two for me. Not too many people took advantage of the evening availability of the studio but as I had spent so much of my daytime with the camera I was very grateful to have the opportunity.
A Series Experience – Color in the Landscape (part 3)
Wednesday 2011 July 13, the third day of Red Deer College Series course "Colour in the Landscape", with Dave More.
Our painting location for today was about a 20 minute drive northeast of Red Deer at the Ellis Bird Farm [map]
This location had a great variety of subject matter to paints from farm fields to reflective ponds, landscape gardens to forest, and interesting plants and animals. There was even an industrial plant visible across the highway. I again started my day with wandering around with my camera – all of the varied subject matter was great for photography too.
One of the expected highlights of the day for the class was to paint the bright yellow canola fields that are seen everywhere in central Alberta in July. Alas there were not many to be seen right from the Ellis Bird Farm location. There were however glimpses of canola fields in the distance (and we would get closer the next day):
Although this fabulous location had many great subjects for painting, it turned out that I didn't even do a sketch on this day. I took a lot of photos and later, back in the studio I would produce this acrylic painting based on one scene:
I ended up working back at Red Deer College in the studio until about 10 that evening. That studio availability is one of the things I love about the Series courses!
To see more photos from this day and others on the Series course please visit my Flickr page.
A Series Experience – Color in the Landscape (part 2)
This is my account of Day 2 (Tuesday July 12) of the Colour in the Landscape course offered by Red Deer College as part of their 2011 Series program.
I arrived early to the classroom on this day and immediately went to the room next door where we were set up with studio easels. My plan was to work in the studio from my field sketches – painting in acrylics. The first step was to lay out my acrylics, palette and other paintng supplies. I didn't have time to start painting that morning but I was ready to get down to work later in the day
Again we started the day with a quick critique of the previous day's paintings (but I hadn't gotten further than a few pen and marker sketches). We then had a slide presentation by instructor from instructor Dave More and a few words about the types of contrast. By tenish we got the maps for the daytrip and headed out. This day we went to historic Markerville, a 25 minute drive southwest of Red Deer.
Markerville [map] is a tiny hamlet that historically was the site of a significant settlement for Icelandic settlers. It also featured a regional creamery and was the regional supply center. Today it is a quaint, little community , with a creamery museum and cafe, set on a small river with picturesque surrounding fields and landscapes. Of course we were there for the landscapes (and ice cream).
Upon arrival, our group soon spread out, some choosing village buildings or gardens to paint, others picking scenes with the river, fields or barns. I chose to spend the first hour or so just walking around with my camera, scouting out scenes to sketch later and capturing some reference photos.
After having a huge and delicious double ice cream cone, I settled in on a bench, offering me a view of the river and fields to the southeast of Markerville.
One of my goals for the days was to try out different sketching media. I first dug out my watercolor sticks and after drawing in the scene in ink, I rubbed in the watercolor stick both dry and set. I also used a watercolor brush to blend in the colors and to apply some details. The result wasn't great but I was satisfied to give it a try. Next, I changed my viewpoint a bit and dug out my colored Conte sticks. Again I started with an ink drawing but then used the Conte for color and value. Once the basic colors were laid-in I used water and brush for blending.
After these sketches I drove back to the College. I intended to get down to painting in the studio that evening but by the time I got there I found the door locked. Fortunately though that freed me up to take-in a professional development seminar put on by Sharon Moore-Foster of the VAAA ( and who was also a figurative sculpting instructor that week).
See Part 1 in my blog for the story of the first day and for links to related information.
Landscape Photos Abstracted
While at Red Deer College in the Series "Color in the Landscape" painting course, I always had a camera with me to capture reference photos for the landscapes I would be painting (in a mostly representational manner). However, I could not avoid also capturing interesting photos purely for their abstract appeal. I particularly like to put the camera in motion to capture some atmospheric images. I find that the initial image is only half way to the finished abstract image. the post-processing on the computer is equally important for me to realize a satisfying final work. I typically use Capture NX2 to adjust contrast, saturation and to crop the image.
Occasionally I will use a digital "filter" from Color Efex Pro to coax out a unique effect.
A full moon, slow exposure and panning the camera provided the basis for this Rothkoesque image:
In this next image I applied an infrared treatment with Color Efex to get the strong yellow/pink color scheme to an image which I already had achieved the motion blur by a horizonatal sweep of the camera during exposure:
Hillside is one of my favorites of this group and is at the top of my list to turn into a painting. The colors, composition and motion all appeal to me in this image:
A Series Experience – Color in the Landscape (part 1)
Last week (2011 July 11-15) I attended an inspiring painting course: "Color in the Landscape". The course was one of eleven courses running in the Series program that week. Series is a long-running summer visual arts program put on by Red Deer College in the City of Red Deer [map]. Each July for the college offers a selection of week-long learning experiences in the visual arts. There are courses in every imaginable visual arts media from painting and drawing to sculpture, glass blowing, photography and jewelry-making. I have taken advantage of these programs many times over the last twenty years. It is always wonderful to get away from home and immerse oneself in art making (and learning of course). In conjunction with the courses, students have the option to book accomodations in the on-campus townhouse residences, which really helps to avoid distractions and to keep the focus on the art.
My week started with the 2 hour drive down from Edmonton, late on a Sunday afternoon. After a quick and efficient check-in at the residence office I had my keys and was unloading my stuff into my room. The courses start Monday morning at 0900 so after finding our classroom/studio I moved in with my boxes of painting and sketching supplies, canvases, etc. The instructor for our course was David More, an excellent landscape painter whose style I have admired for a long time. He was taught courses in the series program for many years and I consider myself fortunate this year to finally get into one of his popular courses.
After introductions, and a slide show/discussion we were off to do some painting for the day, out in the countryside in and around Red Deer. This would be our daily schedule for the week – meet in the class, critique the previous day's work, discuss some aspect of color theory, get a map for the days destination and then by mid-morning be on our way.
The first day we went to an urban park in Red Deer, Bower Ponds [map]. While most of my classmates, promptly set up their easels and got to work painting, I chose to wander about the park with my camera(s) looking for interesting view points and capturing some reference photos for future use.
I chose not to bring along a french easel or pochade box on this course. One of my goals was to see what I could accomplish for field sketches with a much lighter and more portable set-up. In particular I was interested in using pens, watercolor sticks and oil pastels. On this first day, after doing a lot of walking around the park I eventually did four ink drawings in my small sketchbook and then captured the values and local colors using grey and Pitt colored brush markers.
This Path sketch would be the inspiration for an acrylic painting done in the studio later in the week.
Monday evening featured a welcome dinner put on for the Series particpants which was an opportunity to get to know a few students in other classes taking place that week. Following dinner I wandered around campus with my camera taking some photos of the dramatic skies as a prairie thunderstorm rolled into the area.


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Since I put down my needles after completing a number of Christmas presents on 23rd December 2010 my attraction to, and need for, knitting hasn't diminished. I picked up my knitting needles again on Christmas Day 2010 at PBM's Mother's house and starting knitting. Since then I've knitted four headbands, two pairs of baby booties and two berets. Here's why.
My work friend, Corinne, is on sabbatical in NZ at the moment to catch up with friends and family and attend two weddings. Before she left the UK at the end of summer she found out two of her European friends are expecting babies, due this March if I remember rightly. She had seen pictures of the baby booties I had made PBM's sister's expected twins and thought it'd be nice if she could give something similar to her friends when they have their babies, in yarn that she had chosen. So we took a trip to John Lewis on Oxford Street after work one day, picked out some Debbie Bliss and Rowan yarns in what appear to me rather NZ inspired colours, and tasked me with knitting them up into two pairs of booties and two berets in time for her return to the UK in February. After our little shopping trip we met up with her boyfriend Stefan and PBM and head to El Camion in Soho for a (very delicious) Mexican. And here they are – complete and well in time:
As for the four headbands I've knitted, one of those – a lovely green aran yarn – was a commission for my work friend Nina; one was a nice turquoise one for me, similar to those I knitted my East Yorkshire friend Lizzi and my Mum for Christmas; and two were aran wool heather coloured ones in my own design to try and sell via my Folksy shop. They're not on Folksy yet, so if you fancy bagging them for yourself before then, please do let me know. Both are the same (seen below) and for sale at £8. A snip when you consider the dreaded Topshop sell not-so-nice alternatives starting from £8 and hundreds of people have them. Instead you could be one of two! Here they are. For those of you who enjoy knitting yourself I may well share the pattern via Ravelry:

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Just as thieves do not lightly attack a place where they see royal weapons prepared against them, so he who has grafted prayer into his heart is not easily robbed by the thieves of the mind
St. Mark the Hermit
The most important work that a spiritual wrestler can do, is to enter within the heart, there to fight Satan; to hate and repel the thoughts that he inspires and to wage war upon him.
St. Makarios of Egypt
After rendering man an exile from Paradise, through his trespass, and so excommunicating him from God, the devil with his demons acquired access to the reasoning power of every man, so as to sway it mentally by day and night, in some people more, in others less, and in yet others, to a very great degree. And the only way to protect oneself against the devil is by constant remembrance of God: this remembrance must be imprinted in the heart by the power of the Cross, thus rendering the mind firm and unyielding. This is the aim at which all our efforts in the inner spiritual life are directed. Every Christian is called to follow this path, and if he travels instead in another direction, he strives in vain. Any man who has God within him also undertakes all the varied spiritual exercises with this same purpose in view: by means of voluntary self-denial he strives to call down the bounty of the all-merciful God, that God may restore to him his former status, setting the imprint of Christ in his mind; as the Apostle says: 'My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Christ be formed in you' (Gal 4:19)
St. Simeon the New Theologian
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Kingdom Bound 2017 Brings Star Studded Lineup To Darien Lake
- Written by Jessie Clarks
The Kingdom Bound Festival, one of the nation's largest and longest-running Christian music festivals, is set to return to Darien Lake theme park this summer. The 31st annual festival takes place July 26-29 with more than 40,000 attendees from across the U.S. and Canada expected to attend. On-site accommodations are available, as well as full event and single day commuter passes. All tickets include access to festival activities as well as admission to Darien Lake Theme and Water Park.
As the festival celebrates 31 years, the theme reflects a return to the basic message that is the theme of Kingdom Bound Ministries, to share the Gospel and to encourage believers. As the festival enters its third decade it continues to serve as a time of hope and encouragement to all who attend.
"This year, let's be intentional about sharing the Gospel through the vehicle of Kingdom Bound" said festival director Donna Russo. "Do you know someone who is need of encouragement or looking for hope in the midst of challenge? Bring them to Kingdom Bound this summer where they can hear uplifiting words and be encouraged to have hope."
Kingdom Bound 2017 will feature more than 40 musical acts from across the country, including headline performances by Dove-Award winning fan favorites Kari Jobe, Tenth Avenue North and The Newsboys. Joining them will be Irish folk rockers Rend Collective, 4 time GRAMMY winner Mac Powell of Third Day, along with KB, Britt Nicole, and American Idol finalist Danny Gokey. Leading worship this year will be perennial favorites Paul Baloche, Robin Mark and Brothers McClurg as well as many others. New this year will be an engaging performance by viral internet star comedian John Crist.
Other festival events include Kids Ministry for ages 4-8, Amped Tent for 9-12 year olds, the Kingdom Bound Marketplace, and over 40 inspirational seminars from speakers across the world including National Communicator Reggie Dabbs, Mike Gordon, Wes Aarum, Mike Donehey, Carol Mcleod, as well as Buffalo's own Jill and Erin Kelly.
New this year, on Thursday July 27, the second day of the festival has been specifically planned to center on worship. KBNOW (Kingdom Bound Night of Worship) will be a special themed day within the larger festival featuring some of the best worship leaders in the country. A special buy 3 get the 4th free ticket offer is available for the day. "Everywhere we look we see churches uniting across social, racial, and denominational lines so together they can serve the cause of Christ" said festival communications director Dave Bruno. "We want to invite everyone to join us for this special night of worship".
Single-day tickets for the festival are $49.00 - $59.00 and include admission to Darien Lake Theme Park and water park. Four-day festival passes including park admission are still available for $149.00. Tickets are available online through www.itickets.com, by calling 716.633.1117 or in person at Kingdom Bound – 8550 Sheridan Dr., Williamsville, NY. For more information, please call 1-800-461-4485 or visit www.kingdombound.org.


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Albany, NY—The Sage Colleges' men's basketball team hosted the Ducks of Stevens Institute of Technology on Saturday afternoon in the Empire 8 opener for both teams. Stevens would collect a 74-64 win after a late-game run spurred the Ducks to the victory in Kahl Gym. The win puts Stevens at 5-2 overall and 1-0 in the Empire 8, while Sage drops to 2-4 overall and 0-1 in the league.
Stevens led 37-32 at the break and Sage used a strong start to the second half to overtake the Ducks at 13:58 as junior guard Darius Denmark (Orlando, FL/Evans) hit a jumper giving the Gators their first lead of the game, 46-44. Sage went on to build a five point lead, 52-47 at 11:47. Stevens would tie the action at 6:39, 58-58 as junior Dylan Walsh (Staten Island, NY/St. Peter's) hit a lay-up. The Ducks went on an 8-0 run and built their lead to 66-58 with 3:23 left.
Stevens was paced by the play of senior guard Kevin Florio (Stamford, CT/St. Luke's) with 22 points. Senior forward Ryan Coffey (Monroe, NY/Monroe-Woodbury) added 12 points with eight rebounds. Sophomore center Alec DiPietrantonio (Mount Laurel, NJ/Bishop Eustace) finished with a game-high 16 rebounds with nine points and three blocked shots. He had 12 boards in the first half and was limited to just 10 minutes of play in the second half after getting in early foul trouble.
Junior Isaiah Scurry (Albany, NY/Albany) finished with 16 points and six boards for the Gators and had 11 points in the first half. Denmark collected 11 points and added three assists and made two three-pointers in the contest.
Steven's had four players finish with double-digits including junior guard Michael Zignorski (Jefferson, NJ/Pope John XXIII) finished with 11 points as the team combined to shoot 47.4% from three-point range, while holding Sage to 22.2% from long distance.
Sage is back in action on December 4 travelling to SUNY-New Paltz for a 7 p.m. non-conference game, while Stevens will host Brooklyn College also on December 4 in a 7 pm. Non-conference game.


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COLORADO SPRINGS — As an Army specialist in Iraq, Ke'Arre M. Stewart lived with fear and saw tragedy, a friend said. At home in the United States, he felt safe. Then a man in a trench coat opened fire at a Planned Parenthood clinic here — and shortly after, Mr. Stewart, 29, along with two others, was dead.
"When I heard it, I couldn't believe it," said the friend, Damyrian Bledsoe, 31, in a telephone interview on Sunday. "He died in his own country."
Another friend described her anger and despair on learning of Mr. Stewart's death: "He lost his life senselessly to somebody that I don't even think deserves hell," said Amburh Butler, 29, a staff sergeant in the Army and a longtime friend of Mr. Stewart's. "My tears have turned into rage."
In a post on Facebook on Sunday, John Ah-King announced the death of his daughter, Jennifer Markovsky, 35, in the attack. "To my daughter Jennifer I'm going to miss so much," he wrote. "Life was to short my beloved daughter."
The names of two of the people who died in the attack on Friday were confirmed by the local sheriff's department on Sunday. Both victims had ties to the military, as many do in this city surrounded by three Air Force bases and Fort Carson, one of the largest Army bases in the country. Mr. Stewart deployed to Iraq with the Army and was discharged in 2014, according to Sergeant Butler. Ms. Markovsky's husband, Paul, began working for Lockheed Martin after leaving the Army in 2008, according to his LinkedIn page.
The Markovskys had two children, a boy and a girl. On Facebook, Ms. Markovsky beamed over how her son had won gold and silver medals in running competitions at the Special Olympics. She was from Waianae, Hawaii, and worked for Kmart for 13 years, according to her Facebook page. Officials had previously announced the death of Garrett Swasey, 44, a police officer, church pastor and father of two children.
The attack on Friday, which also left nine people wounded, shook this community. The shooting began just before noon, when a gunman arrived at the parking lot for the Planned Parenthood clinic. It took about five hours for law enforcement officers to persuade the gunman to surrender.
The police identified the attacker as Robert L. Dear Jr., 57, who lived in a mountain town about 65 miles from Colorado Springs. The police have not described the gunman's motive.
Mr. Stewart had two daughters, ages 11 and 6, according to several friends and family members. He grew up in Waco, Tex., where he played football for the La Vega High School Pirates and dated Sergeant Butler.
Sergeant Butler, who lives in San Antonio, has set up a GoFundMe page to help Mr. Stewart's family with his funeral and burial expenses. She said she hoped for justice. The two last spoke on Thursday, she said. "I called him to say happy Thanksgiving, and don't eat too much turkey because you need to watch your hips," she said. "It was our joke."
Mr. Stewart was transferred to Colorado in 2013, she said. His brother soon followed, drawn by Mr. Stewart's descriptions of snowy peaks and his big-brother magnetism. "If he went to the store, I wanted to go with him," the brother, Leyonte Chandler, 26, said in a telephone interview. "He's going to play football, I want to play too. I wanted to be around him all the time."
On the day of the attack, Mr. Stewart was at the Planned Parenthood clinic with Kentanya Craion, who told a reporter that she was his girlfriend. In an interview with CNN, Ms. Craion said Mr. Stewart had leftahead of her.
"Within 25 seconds I just heard gunshots," said Ms. Craion, who had remained inside the center. It was the last time she saw Mr. Stewart.
The gunman looked "like he had no remorse, and that this was just a game to him," she said.
Mr. Stewart's Facebook images show a man who appeared both strong and sensitive, posing in one picture with brawny men in military fatigues and in another with a child wearing heavy makeup. "She got that k-roc nose," said one friend, using a nickname for Mr. Stewart that is mentioned by several other people. One photograph appears to show him in Iraq with soldiers from the Fourth Infantry Division, which is based at Fort Carson.
In a post, Mr. Stewart mused about the heart. "Why does the most beautiful thing have to be so confusing?" he wrote. "im talking about love."


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Everything's coming our way....
Released in September 1971
Recorded in San Francisco
Santana's third album in two years was more of the successful same of the previous two. Gorgeous, uplifting, immaculately played Latin rock. This was to be the last album by the Woodstock era original line up, before the members changed a little and the new band diversified into more mystical, jazz fusion music. Although later albums have their merit. This, for me, was classic Santana.
1. Batuka
2. No One To Depend On
3. Taboo
4. Toussaint L'Overture
5. Everybody's Everything
6. Guajira
7. Jungle Strut
8. Everything's Coming Our Way
9. Para Los Rumberos
Batuka is the usual high octane, rhythmic instrumental starter and No One To Depend On is the killer vocal second track. It ends up with a frantically wonderful guitar, organ drum trade off before it eases effortlessly back into the main groove of the track. Santana really nailed what they did at this point. Superb.
Taboo continues the instrumental with a little bit of vocal trend. It really is all about the music, to be honest, the vocals are just an embellishment, like another instrument. Toussaint L'Overture is a frenetic piece of percussion and organ heaven with a bit of Spanish chanted vocals. Santana kicked ass in these first three albums, make no mistake. The energy never lets up.
Everybody's Everything is an upbeat, powerful rocker, while Guajira is a salsafied, Cuban-style Latin groove with some killer guitar. Jungle Strut is another piece of note-perfect Latin rock, less Latin and heavier than Guajira. Everything's Coming Our Way is an almost soulful, melodic song that would have made a good single. As with all the tracks, the percussion is top drawer. Para Los Rumberos finishes the album off in energetic Spanish vocal/fast paced instrumental style.
Three top albums.


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App for Learning to Sail
The Challenge
Design a simple app that can teach the basics of small boat sailing, including sail trim, points of sail, and boat control.
Note – This is not a complete UX project, but a concept to demonstrate my approach to visual design.
My Role
Conceived idea and performed domain research.
Created high fidelity mock-ups in Sketch.
Utilized background expertise in small boat sailing to inform design.
High resolution annotated screen
Mood Board
As part of the design process, collected images to help inform the concepts and designs incorporated into the prototype.
Early brainstorming
Progress of screen design
Early versions of design, as built in Sketch.
Next steps
Critique of initial design from subject matter experts.
Initial user feed back.
Creation of motion studies.


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Just before cutting the delicious chocolate cake at our 10th birthday party, our artistic director Ben Spiller said a few words to the gathering of almost 100 people.
"Thanks for coming over to celebrate with us here at QUAD, our beautiful home.
Everyone here has helped 1623 grow from an idea 10 years ago into a reality today that's all about seeing Shakespeare differently through performances and workshops for everyone in ways that relate to the world around us.
You've made it possible for us to do these things:
* 193 shows
* 12 productions
* 74 venues
* 32 artists employed
* 11,654 audience members
* 254 workshops
* 61 schools, colleges and universities
* 6 public courses
* 7,419 participants
* 21 work experience students
* 7 projects
* 72 workshops
* 18 discussions
* 4,859 participants
* 14 volunteers
* 48 workshops
* 221 participants
* 26 trainee artists
* 4 showcases
* 6 internships
* 3 patrons (Dame Janet Suzman, Mark Ravenhill and Professor Carol Chillington Rutter)
* 18 associate artists
* 22 workshop facilitators
* 9 board members
But it's not just about 1623 today, not only about the stats, Shakespeare or even theatre.
It's about all the arts and creativity and how they transform people's lives and change the world for the better.
1623 is working constantly to be one tiny part of that.
If something is wrong with the world, the arts provide a way of asking questions about it. They can even help to solve it. They often do.
They can also be a way of celebrating what makes us feel good and what connects us as human beings, as well as explore the more difficult aspects of life.
Let's keep creativity and the arts going together so that many other companies have chance to celebrate their birthdays too and make the world better with the arts between those birthdays.
We're better together.
Now let's have some cake."
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When someone mentions Beachbody, whether you're familiar with the workouts or not, you probably think of P90X, Tony Horton, and maybe Insanity with Shaun T.
You also might think of using a DVD player to watch these workouts.
That is sooooo 2008.
In 2015 with a great, forward-thinking move for the company, Beachbody officially joined the video streaming world. Seeing the societal shift towards streaming technology like the Amazon Fire Stick, Google Chromecast, Roku, and our smartphones, they decided to ditch the DVD's and allow people access to their popular workouts via smart technology. They still produce and sell the DVD's that made the company so popular in the home fitness market, but now offer streaming workouts in addition to the DVD's and let me tell you it's like the Netflix of fitness.
The streaming techonology allows customers access to over 700 workouts, including the entire library of Beachbody workouts while the company enjoys your payment on an annual basis rather than once every few years with a DVD workout. Win-win for everyone.
Like I stated before, Beachbody On Demand is a streaming workout video service. It gives you access to over 700 workouts produced by Beachbody. You get access to popular programs like these…
- Insanity
- Piyo
- 21 Day Fix
And many, many more. In addition to these and several other workouts, you'll get access to Beachbody's expert trainers. Including Tony Horton, ShaunT, Chalene Johnson, Autumn Calabrese, and many others.
You can access the workouts with any streaming device: the Fire Stick, Chromecast, Roku, or any streaming device, including your iPad, tablet, and computer. I currently use a Roku TV to stream my workouts.
There is a Beachbody On Demand app that makes access to the workouts really easy. They put a lot of thought into the app and have convenient navigation features that make it super easy and fun to use.
For example…when you open the app on your phone you immediately see two things. First is a personalized welcome message telling you to get back to the workout you most recently finished. And second, is a number that tells you how many other Beachbody On Demand subscribers are currently using the app to workout. A cool feature that tells me that I'm not the only one languishing through a workout at 5 AM.
As you scroll down through the app you'll see "Recently Watched" workouts, then the complete library of workouts which I think is organized by their current, most popular programs.Finally you reach the workouts organized by trainer where you can choose your workout based on your favorite Beachbody fitness personality. Similar to the workout programs, I think this is organized by popularity.
One more nice feature of the app is that you can stream the workouts or download. If you download the workouts they are saved within the app and available with easy access at any time. This is a nice feature because my internet connection isn't the greatest in my basement home gym, so the streaming tends to buffer. If I download a workout I don't have this problem.
If you like to monitor your heart rate while exercising, the BBOD even has an option to sync each workout to your heart rate monitor or fitness tracker. You can sync the workouts to your Apple Watch or Wahoo Tickr X heart rate monitor. I personally don't use heart rate monitors so I can't tell you how well this works, but it is a nice additional feature.
For each of the workout programs you'll get access to the workout calendars, fitness guides, nutrition plans, and progress trackers. Basically everything that comes with the DVD's, you'll be able to download immediately for quick and convenient access.
For access to this service you have a few options.
- One time payment of $99 ($8.25/month), with a 30 day risk free trial
- 2 payments a year of $59 ($9.84/month), with a 30 day risk free trial
- 4 payments a year of $39 ($13/month), with the first 14 days free


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B&C Week, Tuesday: May 22
Digital Breakfast offers Content: Who Owns What Online, at the office of Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz in Manhattan. Paul Sweeting, editor-at-large of B&C sib Video Business,moderates the panel, which includes Hearst-Argyle Television Digital Executive VP Terry Mackin. And it's a bit late for Spring Break, but head on down to Fort Lauderdale anyway, as ad wiz Laredo Group hosts Intelligent Selling of Internet Advertising at the Hilton Beach Resort. Here's a certain someone who knows a little something about Jell-O shots, random acts of nudity, and other spring-break staples: Reality-TV queen Carmen Electra reads from How To Be Sexy at Barnes & Noble at 46th Street in Manhattan. Expect about a thousand young males to show up to learn more about being sexy.


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Follow live coverage of Denver shooting at Batman screening
Fourteen people were killed and around 50 were wounded when a gunman opened fire in a movie theater in suburban Denver, police have said.
Police chief Dan Oates told a news briefing that the gunman, who has not been named, was carrying three guns – a rifle and handgun and possibly a shotgun.
He was arrested by police near his car at the rear of the cinema following the attack at about 12.40am local time, wearing body armour and a gas mask.


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We're just around the corner from the junction of Route 29 and Route 30. Turn into our parking lot off Brennan Blvd.
In a hurry? Always, right? Call us when you have arrived to bring out your order.
Our shopping complex has a good-sized lot so parking is never an issue.


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A Drone for the 'Selfie' Lovers – AirSelfie2
AirSelfie, the selfie-clicking compact flying drone is back and this time, in an HD avatar. Unveiled at the CES 2018, the second generation of the camera drone, AirSelfie2, comes with an improved camera, increased memory capacity and enhanced battery life.
Developed by London-based AirSelfie Holdings Ltd., the first AirSelfie was launched towards the end of 2016. The pocket sized (with dimensions of 3.72 x 2.71 x 0.45 inches) flying camera came with a 5MP video camera and could be controlled by a smartphone app. The improved version sports a 12MP camera for full HD photo and video.
The AirSelfie
The AirSelfie is built of lightweight aeronautical grade aluminium case, keeping its weight to a minimum while making it enough sturdy to protect it from regular wear and tear. The device utilises turbo fan propellers for its movement and can travel more than 65 feet from its base. Integrated vibration-absorber and in-flight stability systems ensure image stability.
The device comes equipped with a rechargeable battery, while there is also option of an external power bank. The device can be instantly charged through a cell phone case or through an USB cable. The power bank can be used to charge the device up to 20 times, thereby increasing the total device usage time to over an hour on the field. The AirSelfie can connect wirelessly to most iOS/Android devices and can generate its own 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network.
The AirSelfie2 will be available in 4 colours: black, silver, gold and rose gold, and is expected to be priced at $300 (approx. A$380).
What has improved
AirSelfie2 improves on quite a few aspects from its first generation brethren:
- Camera: A full HD experience, with the 12MP camera offering a wide 85° field of view, meaning no additional lenses are needed
- Battery: Battery life has doubled, enabling total flying time of 4 minutes and 30 seconds
- Memory: 16GB memory, compared to 4GB in the first generation
- Smartphone App: upgraded app for iOS and Android
- Lightweight: Weighs 57 grams only, slightly less than the 61 grams of AirSelfie1
Given the ever increasing popularity of 'selfies' and online social networking these days, devices such as the AirSelfie are bound to find a loyal following, especially with the recent advances in audio/video capabilities. As Stefano Cabella, the CEO of AirSelfie so aptly puts, "The AirSelfie2 is truly revolutionary when it comes to flying cameras. When you're looking to capture life's important moments, dramatic scenery or large group shots, you want a combination of best-in-class technology and ease of use. The AirSelfie2 delivers precisely that."
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Groups provide an opportunity to talk openly and honestly about your feelings in a safe, supportive environment.
Summit Housing and Outreach Programs offers a number of support, educational, therapeutic and recreational groups:
· Family support group
· DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy)
· CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)
· Cooking Groups
· Smoking Cessation
· Pet Therapy
· Music Makers
· Walking Groups
For a calendar of our current groups please contact email@example.com
Benefits of participating in support groups may include
· Feeling less lonely, isolated or judged.
· Gaining a sense of empowerment and control.
· Improving your coping skills and sense of adjustment.
· Talking openly and honestly about your feelings.
· Reducing distress, depression, anxiety or fatigue.
Get Involved
If you are interested in seeing what Groups are available close to where you live, please contact Sharon at 905.847.3206 ext. 121


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I have been blessed to attend many weddings in the month of August (averaging one a week). The blessed part is I see it as be present as the doors of heaven open for Duas (wishes) during the time of Nikkah.
The only part of weddings I actually enjoy is the lecture (the possibility of learning something new), the Nikkah (heaven opening), and the end where you get to meet people that you don't ordinarily get to meet.
I will be posting over the course of this month, the colour that I wore, which I think is of huge importance to the readers (can you read the sarcasm), and what I learnt in the lecture.
Grey. Yes, I looked awesome and not dull at all.
The lecture was actually pretty good and I was pleasantly surprised. I'm not going to do a summary of the lecture, but more things I found interesting, and those one liners that make a lecture.
The pursuit of happiness is universal – in all people and in all religions. "Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness" is used in the United States Declaration of Independence.
We have created within you to find Sakeenah. (30:21)
Marriage is an ethical contract. You are taking each other as an amanah (trust), and a believer never betrays a trust.
Prophet Muhammad asked Imam Ali after one day of marriage, how is my daughter Fatema?
Imam Ali replied: She is the best of believers in the obedience of Allah.


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String Representation of Boxes
The Wolfram Language provides a compact way of representing boxes in terms of strings. This is particularly convenient when you want to import or export specifications of boxes as ordinary text.
It is important to distinguish between forms that represent just raw boxes, and forms that represent the meaning of the boxes.
Distinguishing raw boxes from the expressions they represent.
If you copy the contents of a StandardForm cell into another program, such as a text editor, the Wolfram System will generate a ∖!∖(…∖) form where necessary. This is done so that if you subsequently paste the form back into the Wolfram System, the original contents of the StandardForm cell will automatically be re-created. Without the ∖!, only the raw boxes corresponding to these contents would be obtained.
With default settings for options, ∖!∖(…∖) forms pasted into Wolfram System notebooks are automatically displayed in two‐dimensional form.
Embedding two‐dimensional box structures in strings.
The Wolfram Language will usually treat a ∖(…∖) form that appears within a string just like any other sequence of characters. But by inserting a ∖! you can tell the Wolfram Language instead to treat this form like the boxes it represents. In this way you can therefore embed box structures within ordinary character strings.
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String representations of boxes.
The Wolfram Language requires that any input forms you give for boxes be enclosed within ∖( and ∖). But within these outermost ∖( and ∖) you can use additional ∖( and ∖) to specify grouping.
When you type aa+bb as input to the Wolfram System, the first thing that happens is that aa, +, and bb are recognized as being separate "tokens". The same separation into tokens is done when boxes are constructed from input enclosed in ∖(…∖). However, inside the boxes each token is given as a string, rather than in its raw form.
Within ∖(…∖) sequences, you can set up certain kinds of boxes by using backslash notations such as ∖^ and ∖@. But for other kinds of boxes, you need to give ordinary Wolfram System input, prefaced by ∖*.
∖* in effect acts like an escape: it allows you to enter ordinary Wolfram Language syntax even within a ∖(…∖) sequence. Note that the input you give after a ∖* can itself in turn contain ∖(…∖) sequences.
|interpret input in the current form
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Controlling the way input is interpreted.
When you copy the contents of a cell from a notebook into a program such as a text editor, no explicit backslash backquote sequence is usually included. But if you expect to paste what you get back into a cell of a different type from the one it came from, then you will typically need to include a backslash backquote sequence in order to ensure that everything is interpreted correctly.


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Geri's Game
Geri, an elderly man, challenges himself to a game of chess in a park. Soon, Black Geri has the upper hand over White Geri and White Geri is forced to fake a heart attack to distract him. Geri's Game
Director: Jan Pinkava
Screenplay: Jan Pinkava
Producer: Karen Dufilho-Rosen
Cast: Bob Peterson
Awards: Academy Award for Best Short Film (Animated)


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Youth Ambassadors Program is a youth empowerment initiative by the International Model Diplomats for Integrated Development.
It is an effort to empower young people between the ages of 18 – 35 through the creation of events to engage in the democratic and political processes of governance. Representatives of this program are given the opportunity to experience leadership and diplomacy and understand the thought and processes of decision making by the
Ambassadors and High Commissioners representing Ghana in various countries around the world. Therefore, we appoint delegates to play the role and understudy the incumbent Ambassadors and High Commissioners of the country where the program is initiated, adding a few more countries for further roles. Through this program, the youth is given a voice to highlight on their concerns through learning and practicing diplomacy.
Outcomes of debates are put together as a proposal or petition to Government or relevant Ministry for redress. Other modules studied by participants include;
- International Relations
- The Art of Negotiation
- Communication Skills
- Public Administration
- Diplomatic Ethics
- Executive Management Development
- United Nations System
- Steps to Becoming a Foreign Ambassador
- The Advantages & Disadvantages of Being a Diplomat
- The Major needs to be a Foreign Diplomat
Delegates are also placed in groups of seventeen to create projects in administering the
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs)
- This program will provide participants with the knowledge and transferable
Skills necessary to prepare them for entry in practical training in diplomacy or related profession.
- Participants will develop their understanding of the key modes and functions of diplomacy, in both contemporary and historical contexts.
- The program will further provide participants with an advanced understanding of diplomacy as a political activity of central importance to peaceful, stable and productive conduct of relations between states.
- Participants will be encouraged to consider international institutions and areas of the world with which professional diplomats might reasonably be expected to be familiar.
- The program will develop the ability of participants to think both analytically and critically and to produce reasoned arguments encompassing their increased knowledge and understanding of the key issues surrounding diplomatic missions.


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GOONL!NE writes: "In the latest issue of Official Playstation Magazine, a new, unannounced horror sequel is teased in the 'Next Month' section. What could it be? Are those tentacles coming out of a gas mask? What are those letters on the top of the creature's head? Why the odd, view obstructing grill? After sending the picture to forensics, we've discovered that the game is Dead Space 2"
So what happens to EA if this one doesn't sell well either? I mean I hope it does but still, they need to make money off these efforts, so if this fails, does that mean no Mirror's Edge 2?
Hell yes!! this game curb stomps RE5 in every way! Cannot wait for this bad boy to scare the living sh8t out of me!


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Steffan presents seven forecasts a day with the main bulletin following the 9 o'clock news on S4C. At 27, he is the youngest, and main weather presenter on the channel with his scientific background adding that extra element to the viewer at home.
With an adaptable style of presentation, Steffan also does live outside broadcasts in some of the country's biggest annual events each year.
With his natural and relaxed, but professional presentation style, Steffan is well received by viewers, and is often referred to as 'warm' on screen.
Steffan also produces and presents items for the biggest magazine programme of the country, reporting on any weather, geographical, or environmental related story. His first item proved to be a success, as within a day, the item turned out to be the most viewed item on S4C's online content.
In addition, Steffan regularly writes blogs on the S4C weather website, for the national news magazine of Wales, and regularly engages with viewers through various social media platforms.
As well as engaging with viewers through the screen, Steffan often enjoys visiting his audience in person, roaming the country giving talks and presentations in schools and various social groups, widening their weather and geographical knowledge.


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Virginia Getaways for Family & Friends
Plan a getaway weekend to coastal Virginia during the off-season for an affordable vacation, stay at a winter resort to hit the slopes, or spend a romantic weekend cozied up in front of a fire with your special someone at a luxury resort... Virginia has all this and more during the winter season!A Virginia Beach Winter Getaway
December through March is a hot, happening time at the beach! Wildlife watching cruises, restaurant week, golfing, and more make Virginia Beach a great winter destination. More
Discover a place where you can ice skate, ski, snowboard, tube downhill AND snuggle up with your "snow bunny" year 'round ... discover Lynchburg! More
Nothing is better than visiting the countryside during the holidays, and Orange County has so much to offer! More
Botetourt County has offerings perfect for family getaways, romantic weekends for two or even getaways with your closest friends. More
Escape the snow and reconnect with the family during a seaside holiday. More
As autumn skies give way to winter mornings, it is natural to begin thinking of rekindling relations and connections. Montgomery County and the Towns of Blacksburg and Christiansburg offer inspiration. More
With all this talk of disconnecting, take a few days to REconnect - with your loved one; with your warm and friendly Virginia neighbors; with nature. More
From charming King Street in Old Town to Mount Vernon, the area presents lively, entertaining holiday opportunities for the whole family. More
Find the sweet spot among Virginia's wineries this holiday season when you traverse beautiful Loudoun County. More
Shop a classic Virginia Main Street when you take a heartwarming getaway to Culpeper. More
Perch yourself high on the mountain and soak in the views. This will be one memorable season. More
The Omni Homestead in Hot Springs is 3,000 acres of winter fun! This family-friendly resort offers something for everyone, and with its inclusiveness, there's no reason to leave! More
All four seasons are grand at Massanutten, but natural snow makes all the difference for an extra special winter. More
Known through the mid-Atlantic region as the most family-friendly resort, Bryce is a 400-acre year 'round retreat. More
Plan a strategic heartwarming retreat to 4,000 feet when you extend a weekend stay at Wintergreen Resort. More
Abingdon encompasses historical sites and attractions, cultural events, world class art venues and more; all wrapped in Christmas lights. More
Capture the memories as you indulge your senses and rejuvenate your soul in the heart of Virginia's Hampton Roads region, Newport News, this holiday season. More
This winter, escape to a cozy winter weekend getaway to Harrisonburg, VA. With several holiday events highlighted on historic Harrisonburg's Main Street throughout December, you'll find plenty to do. More
Whether you love history, shopping or seasonal events, we're bringing on the cheer and adding extra glitz to make a winter getaway well worth your while. Here are just a few of the treasures you'll find when you stay in Fairfax County. More
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Flavonoids From These Foods May Ward Off Diabetes
Diabetes is a disease can shorten normal lifespan by as much as 10 to 15 years when left unchecked, and worse, it can dramatically lower quality of life as the inevitable complications impair vision, renal health and nerve function.
People tend to view diabetes as a relatively benign illness because the immediate symptoms are largely silent and medical professionals are quick to prescribe any of a number of worthless pharmaceuticals that have little impact on disease progression and increased risk of an early demise.
These same people would likely be shocked to know that small dietary and lifestyle changes can help to stop this deadly disease in its tracks, far better than any Big Pharma concoction to stimulate an ailing pancreas to produce more insulin and force glucose into cells.
A mounting volume of evidence continues to accumulate indicating that a bounty of natural compounds known as flavonoids help to normalize metabolic syndrome and the onset of diabetes, especially when coupled with a systematic reduction in dietary sugars and refined carbohydrates.
Natural Food Compounds Lower Inflammation to Thwart Diabetes Risk Factors
A study team from Kings College London and the University of East Anglia in the UK, publishing the results of their work in The Journal of Nutrition has found that consuming high levels of flavonoids, found in foods such as chocolate, tea, berries and wine, may help protect against type II diabetes, likely due to reduced insulin resistance and improved glucose regulation. The research team analyzed 1,997 female volunteers aged between 18 and 76 years, and asked them to complete a food questionnaire in an effort to estimate their total dietary flavonoid consumption and their intake from six flavonoid subclasses: anthocyanins, flavanones, flavan-3-ols, polymeric flavonoids, flavonols, and flavones.
The scientists determined that those women consuming the highest levels of flavones had improved levels of a protein called adiponectin, a known regulator of glucose levels and other metabolic mechanisms. Additionally, the researchers found that women who consumed the most anthocyanins were the least likely to have chronic inflammation, a condition linked to diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity and cancer.
Lead study author, Dr. Aedin Cassidy commented, "We showed that the anthocyanins, compounds responsible for the red/blue color of berries and other fruits and vegetables, can improve the way we handle glucose and insulin and reduce inflammation, a risk factor for heart disease and diabetes… these data suggest we should be eating more of these flavonoid-rich foods in our diet." The cocoa flavonoid found in dark chocolate (cocoa content above 75 percent) was found to have the most dramatic effect on reducing blood pressure, levels of inflammation, improved blood flow and arterial elasticity.
Increase Flavonoid Consumption and Lower Dietary Sugars and Refined Carbs to Prevent Diabetes
Dr. Cassidy and his team concluded "In general, dark chocolate contains more of the powerful bioactive compounds, and addition of a small amount of chocolate to an otherwise healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables could be important for prevention efforts to reduce the risk of heart disease and type II diabetes." Adding 3 to 5 daily servings of natural foods that infuse healthy amounts of flavonoids throughout the body, while limiting or eliminating sugary and processed foods may hold the key to lowering diabetes risk and preventing related complications that limit lifespan in many unsuspecting individuals.
John Phillip is a Certified Nutritional Consultant and diet, health and nutrition researcher and author with a passion for understanding weight loss challenges and encouraging health modification through natural diet, lifestyle and targeted supplementation. John's passion is to research and write about the cutting edge alternative health technologies that affect our lives. Discover the latest alternative health news concerning diabetes, heart disease, cancer, dementia and weight loss at My Optimal Health Resource


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How to Add a Video to Your eBay Listing
When a demonstration of the product you are selling on eBay would benefit from more graphic illustration, consider adding a video. You're allowed to embed a YouTube video using the HTML text editor of the description. You are not permitted to use the  tags that are supplied by clicking Embed on YouTube. On eBay, inserting a video requires you to perform a bit of HTML coding. Here's how you do it:
- Create a video (under three minutes) that demonstrates how your item works and gives a brief sales pitch.
- Upload your video to YouTube. (If you don't have an account, signing up is simple.)
- Once your video is uploaded, go to the video's page to get the URL (web address) of the video. You will use this web address in the HTML description box.
- Copy the code given in this step. Where you see the italic text, paste in the URL of your own YouTube video:
<object height="315" width="420"><param name="movie" value="//www.youtube.com/v/QtvTE3m5jpM?version=3&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="//www.youtube.com/v/QtvTE3m5jpM?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" </object>
- When you are finished inserting the code, change the view of the text box to Standard, and you will see your video in the description area.
An alternative to writing your own code is to go to Tools4Noobs, which will automatically generate copy and paste code from the YouTube embed code for your listing:
When you type your description, you have the option of jazzing things up with a bit of HTML coding, or you can use eBay's HTML text editor. If you know how to use a word processor, you'll have no trouble touching up your text with this tool. Here are a few additional codes if you'd like to manually insert the code in the HTML view.
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|cool collectible
|cool collectible (italic type)
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|cool collectible
|cool collectible (font size normal +1 through 4, increases size x times)
|cool collectible (inserts line break)
|cool collectible (inserts paragraph space)
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Charley events:
If you would like Donna to bring Charley to your school or upcoming event please contact her at email@example.com Pierce Little Farm, Newbury, MA.
Author's Day at Strawbery Banke Museum, Portsmouth, NH.
Candle Light Stroll Strawbery Banke Museum, Portsmouth, NH.
Cashman School, Amesbury, Mass Books and Things, Norway, ME.
New Hampshire Farm Museum, Milton, NH.
Haverhill, High School, Haverhill, MA.
Book Worm Cafe, Rowley, MA.
Pollard School, Plaistow, NH.
Bridgton Books, Bridgton, ME.
Molin School, Newburyport, MA. Charley presentation and signed books presented to all fourth grade students
Nicols Village, Groveland, MA. Discussion and presentation of Charley
Danvers Community TV interview
Bresnahan School, Newburyport, MA.
Buttonwoods Museum, children's author panel discussion
Newburyport Writer's Group discussion of Charley
Molin School, Newburyport, MA. Grade four, mystery reader of Charley
Washburn Norlands Living History Museum, Fall Festival 2013 Livermore, ME.
Barnes & Noblel, Newington, NH.
Boston Book Festival, Boston, MA.
White Birch Books, North Conway, NH.
Boston Public Library, South End, Boston, MA.
Children's Museum & Theater of Maine, Portland, ME.
Blue Bunny Bookstore, Dedham, MA.
The Victoria Library, Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands
The Unicorn Book Store, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands
Kennebooks, Kennebunk, ME.
Gibson House Museum, Boston, MA.
Wenham Museum, Wenham, MA.
Effingham Library , Effingham, NH.
Launch and party at The Dragon's Nest toy store, Newburyport, MA, Saturday, November 5, 2011, 1:00 — 4:00 p.m.
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The Launch of SATCHI AND LITTLE STAR is about to begin.
Susan and Donna cutting the ribbon on their third book together!
Donna and her fabulous Manager, Martin.
Kristin, owner of the Dragon's Nest and Donna's favorite redhead.
Horse Cookies, made by Donna
Schleich horses, Little Star look alikes!
Our very first and very enthusiastic customers!
Some very special fans!
Jay Bowen, President of the Boston Animal Rescue League!
The very first read aloud of SATCHI AND LITTLE STAR!
- The winner of the coloring contest, one happy lad, and his big brother! Unicorn Bookstore, Provo, TCI. December 3, 2011
- The launch at The Unicorn bookstore, in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands. My friend Satchi came to get her own copy!
- New England Historic Society at the Pierce Little Farm. Farm Friends, making donkey tails to play pin the tail on Sandy. We fed the animals on the farm then we read WHERE IS SIMON, SANDY? and SATCHI AND LITTLE STAR.
Satchi and Little Star signing at the Museum on Grand Turk.
- Setting up in front of the historic Guinep House which holds the Turks and Caicos National Museum.
- Nikki Jennings, coordinator of the Children's Club at the Turks and Caicos National Museum is helping show the pictures for the reading of SATCHI AND LITTLE STAR. December 10, 2011
- Nikki Jennings, coordinator of the Children's Club at the Turks and Caicos National Museum is helping show the pictures for the reading of SATCHI AND LITTLE STAR. December 10, 2011
- All kinds of friends came to visit the museum for the reading of Satchi and Little Star!
Farm Friends at the Pierce Little Farm, Historic New England
The Unicorn Bookstore, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands
Turks and Caicos National Museum, Front Street, Grand Turk
The Salt Museum, Grand Turk, TCI
The Dizzy Donkey, Carnival Cruise Center, Grand Turk, TCI
Salt Cay Elementary School, Salt Cay, TCI
Books to be Red, Ocracoke, NC
New Market Elementary School, New Market, NH
Newbury Elementary School, Newbury, MA
River Valley Charter School, Newburyport, MA
Denmark Arts Center, Denmark, ME
Bertram and Oliver Booksellers, 73 Main Street, Amesbury, MA
The Unicorn Bookstore, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Island
Turks and Caicos National Museum
The Book Rack Bookstore, Newburyport, MA
Water Street Books, Exeter, NH
Bridgton Bookstore, Bridgton Maine
Toodleloo's, toy and bookstore in Gloucester, MA
Bridgton Library, Bridgton, Maine
If you would like to schedule an event or reading contact Donna!


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International Journal of Endocrinology
Volume 2016, Article ID 1956740, 9 pages
Thyroid-Specific Genes Expression Uncovered Age-Related Differences in Pediatric Thyroid Carcinomas
1Genetic Bases of Thyroid Tumors Laboratory, Division of Genetics, Department of Morphology and Genetics and Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Pedro de Toledo 669, 11 Andar, 04039-032 São Paulo, SP, Brazil
2Pediatric Section, Department of Pathology, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Rua Botucatu 740, 04023-900 São Paulo, SP, Brazil
3Thyroid Section, Department of Pathology, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Rua Botucatu 740, 04023-900 São Paulo, SP, Brazil
4Molecular Medicine Laboratory, Irmandade da Santa Casa de Misericórdia de São Paulo, Rua Dr. Cesário Mota Jr. 112, 01221-020 São Paulo, SP, Brazil
5Division of Endocrinology, Irmandade da Santa Casa de Misericórdia de São Paulo, Rua Dr. Cesário Mota Jr. 112, 01221-020 São Paulo, SP, Brazil
Received 10 September 2015; Accepted 28 January 2016
Academic Editor: Maria L. Dufau
Copyright © 2016 Maria Isabel Cunha Vieira Cordioli et al. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Despite a more advanced stage of disease at presentation, a better response to radioiodine (RAI) therapy and a reduced overall mortality have been reported in pediatric differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) in comparison to adult DTC. Few studies suggested that the better response to RAI therapy in pediatric patients might be associated with an increased expression of NIS. However, a marked heterogeneity within the pediatric group has been recognized. Children (<10 years old) usually present a more aggressive disease than adolescents (≥10–18 years old). By analyzing the expression of thyroid-specific genes in 38 sporadic pediatric tumors, we show that the expression of NIS, PDS, and TSHR was lower in children than adolescents (). A linear regression confirmed the association between NIS expression and age. Most significantly, NIS was expressed at similar levels in DTC from children and adults, whereas PDS and TSHR expression was even lower in DTC from children, compared to adolescents and adults. Our data suggest that biological behaviors of DTC in adolescents might differ from those in children and adults. Therefore, the premise that the expression of thyroid-specific genes is higher in tumors from pediatric patients than in adults is not entirely true and might be too oversimplified.


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With the vote only a few days away on 18th September, campaigning on both sides has been stepped up. Campaigners have been engaging with the people to present the facts to them in a logical and professional manner.
For the benefit of visitors from outside Scotland, it is good to give them an idea of how campaigning is being conducted on the streets of Scotland.
While in a town centre, I watched the two sides campaigning. The two sides are the 'Better Together' campaigning for the Union and the 'Yes Scotland' campaign supporting an Independent Scotland.
Below are some images from the campaign.
Better Together
|Better Together campaigners
The Better Together campaigners in the streets. The faces are blanked out, as the woman on the right became aggressive at the photograph being taken.
|MP's Jim Murphy and Michael McMahon
The Better Together campaigners had Labour MP's Jim Murphy and Michael McMahon speaking in favour of retaining the Union.
'Yes Scotland' Campaign
The 'Yes Scotland' campaigners had a more colourful presence in the street and attracted a lot of attention. The correct blue for the Saltire (Scottish flag) is a sky blue colour (Pantone 300 or #0065BD as hexadecimal web colours) and not the dark blue found on the Union Flag.
|'Yes' Campaigner and MP Jimmy Hood
MP Jimmy Hood is the Labour MP for the area. The above picture shows a 'Yes Scotland' supporter greeting him.
|MSP Christina McKelvie
Member of the Scottish parliament, Christina McKelvie was also present to speak to the voters and pose for photographs with them.
|'Yes' fire engine
The 'Yes Scotland' campaigners have been touring the country with a blue fire engine.
The outcome will be known after 18th September.
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WeeklyBeats.com / Music / coolsa's music / Submarine
The sunvox layout looks like a submarine! only reason for the title really.
This one uses a lot of modulation, you get neat sounds from it, and I'm quite excited to play around with that further.
This one I worked on throughout the week, gradually building it into one of my longer tracks.
This submission is licensed by author under CC Attribution Share Alike (BY-SA)
Like a happy harmony from the engine room! I like the rough sound of this!
love that beefy, driving synth throughout! sounds happy, but gets a little belligerent and upset. I really like this!!


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Monthly Archives: June 2015
High Blood Pressure Treatment – Dr. Andrew Weil
Yoga and Other Ways to Lower Blood Pressure
13 Ways To Lower Blood Pressure Naturally
Yoga Poses To Calm You Down And Beat Stress | Prevention
Red Tape Untangled, Young Nepalese Monks Find Ride to Safety
I hope the writer continues to follow their journey and they are not lost in the camps.
The long, convoluted saga of young monks evacuation from an isolated Nepali valley near Tibet:
My piece for the New York Times
How to reduce an auto repair from around $90 to $35
Be patient, this is a bit of a shaggy dog story.
Last night as I was passing through H after getting off the Mid-hudson Bridge, an enthusiastic policeman pulled me over, lights flashing so brightly I couldn't see. After asking me if I had any unpaid tickets (which, mercifully, i do not) and running a license check, he determined that I had a right front headlight and rear right break light out. I was given a ticket which could be rescinded if repairs were made within 24 hours.
The next morning I went to a tire shop on N Plank Road. They estimated a $90 charge and there was talk of having to remove a fender to get at the light. $90 seemed very steep and I also wondered if my Subaru Forester had such a poor design. I mean, bulbs go out all the time-why should it be so hard to reach the bulb? After a few moments, I decided to get a second opinion. At the auto parts store, the female cashier sold me the bulb for the front light for about $16 and demonstrated how to change the bulb in 5 minutes. They were out of the rear bulb.
I then went to the muffler shop to see if they provided additional services. They said the bulb was $13 and would not charge labor if the change was easy. 15 minutes later, the new bulb was in and my car was certified repaired for $13.
I did buy the woman a latte but the total cost came to around $35 – a far cry from $90.
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Who needs a bouquet of roses when you can get a nod to this season's biggest sports anime hit?
It's customary for passionate figure skating fans to shower the rink with flowers after their favorite athlete finishes a performance, and things were no different for Evgenia Medvedeva at the recent International Skating Union Grand Prix competition in Marseille, France. After the Russian star finished her short performance, a team of attendants skated around to gather the bouquets, but Medvedeva herself picked up one gift and personally carried it off the ice.
However, what caught Medvedeva's eye wasn't a particularly beautiful bundle of blossoms, but instead a stuffed animal, as shown in the video below. Well, technically a stuffed foodstuff, since it was a large plushie shaped like a triangular onigiri, or Japanese rice ball, that a fan had tossed onto the rink for her.
Those familiar with Medvedeva's love of anime (the woman who greets her as she exits the ice can be seen holding a Luna, of Sailor Moon, stuffed animal) might think this is a nod to her love of Japanese pop culture, and that conclusion is half-right. But more specifically, the unusual gift was a reference to this season's breakout Japanese animated hit, male figure skating anime Yuri!!! on Ice. Following an impressive performance in one episode by series protagonist Yuri Katsuki, the appreciative audience throws plush versions of various types of Japanese food to him, and someone thought to recreate the gesture in real life for Medvedeva.
Of course, that clever fan probably knew the skater would zero in on the onigiri, since 17-year-old Medvedeva has been extremely vocal about how much she's been enjoying Yuri!!! on Ice. Just last month, she cosplayed as Yuri K. and shared the result with her Twitter followers…
Mother is shocked, dog is shocked. I'm happy and can't stop my laughter #YuriOnIce https://t.co/jeeRJF8dgj—
Evgenia Medvedeva (@JannyMedvedeva) November 17, 2016
…and on December 9, the day of the ISU Grand Prix short program, she managed to carve out enough time in her busy schedule to tweet about the latest episode of the anime.
Aghrshgvsbdjsjzttdjhebah #dreamcometrue https://t.co/VXLUw0ZVfK—
Evgenia Medvedeva (@JannyMedvedeva) December 08, 2016
The love seems to be flowing both ways, as Yuri!!! on Ice character designer Mitsuro Kubo has drawn the anime's Victor cozying up to a caricatured Medvedeva.
💕😍💕 @JannyMedvedeva #yurionice https://t.co/Tr778HjIpA—
久保ミツロウ (@kubo_3260) November 17, 2016
Kubo was also watching Medvedeva's performance seen in the video above, which prompted her to send out the following tweet.
▼ "I don't know who it was that threw that onigiri, but whoever you are, thank you."
久保ミツロウ (@kubo_3260) December 10, 2016
So after inspiring musicians and boosting Chanel sales, Yuri!!! on Ice has now come all the way back where it started by influencing real-world figure skating fandom.
Source: IT Media (1, 2, 3)
Images: YouTube/Loïc MR