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First there was the website for my paintings which was a little neglected for a while, it has to be said. My paintings website www.trudiemoore.co.uk was made by the wonderful Hype Digital and sat mostly dormant for a good part of around 4 years while I carried on my day job in which time the internet changed dramatically. I use the main website as a gallery and online portfolio and a place for people to discover me (but hopefully not with plagiarism in mind!) and to record my work, but it would never replace active marketing for my paintings - paintings are something that buyers need to see in the flesh to get an idea for the quality and feel of the work. Having said that, though, the internet is essential for artists because in this day and climate we need to harness the broadest audience.
It was earlier in the year this year that I decided that things had moved on and I'd better keep up or lose out. And so I decided to try to get back on some websites for artists - and so started Wotartist and Madeinleicestershire - perfect, a couple of online galleries, one very local and the other one international - and if I manage to get back onto Axis Arts then that will be the National gap filled. It was at this point I thought I would track all this activity using Google Analytics - to see who was visiting my site and from where. I got a little bit obsessed with this for a while as having googled Trudie Moore I wanted to see whether people were landing on my website having known they were looking for an artist or if they really thought they were going to get a hypnosis CD from an Aussie medium. I also wanted to assess what parts of the site they were looking at and what paintings were being looked at and for how long, whether or not they found me by searching for artists or something else.
And it didn't stop there, next stop was this blog - I felt that I wanted to talk about more than simply paintings, I wanted to talk about design, photography, my inspirations and the latest activity - printing. And then I thought - hell why not, Twitter - let's see what that's all about - any business that's serious does Twitter these days and that's what I'm trying to be - serious and businesslike and so my Twitter name is - oh - TTScrumptious...
Next stop a Facebook group - called, yes you've got it - Trudie Scrumptious. I don't know why I didn't do this sooner - I have been playing on Facebook and joining groups for ages - mostly ones that are a little irreverant and a bit un-PC - but then I started to use some that had a bit of meaning and more recently joining groups that are incubator businesses , like mine (a little bit of back scratching for creative kinds). So last on the list at the moment is Flickr - another outlet for the paintings and one that can focus on photography too - I thought that this could just be a huge library of my wares, photography and paintings but at the moment I've not made a decision on exactly what I will do with it, probably I will take new photos of my existing paintings in situ to give people an idea of how my paintings look in homes - or even bars who knows! All I know is that the more presence I have, the more hits.
If you are reading this then it's all working, don't be afraid to get in touch by any of my media options but really what I hope is that I will see you in a cafe or a gallery soon and we can be real contacts and not online ones. There is no substitute for a real painting seen on the wall before your very eyes making your retinas tingle - we can all have beautiful virtual lives but the real world one is far more exciting and inspiring!


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Auteur: Benjamin, Walter
Titel: Berlin Childhood around 1900
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Begun in Poveromo, Italy, in 1932, and extensively revised in 1938, Berlin Childhood around 1900 remained unpublished during Walter Benjamin's lifetime, one of his "large-scale defeats." Now translated into English for the first time in book form, on the basis of the recently discovered "final version" that contains the author's own arrangement of a suite of luminous vignettes, it can be more widely appreciated as one of the masterpieces of twentieth-century prose writing. Not an autobiography in the customary sense, Benjamin's recollection of his childhood in an upper-middle-class Jewish home in Berlin's West End at the turn of the century becomes an occasion for unified "expeditions into the depths of memory." In this diagram of his life, Benjamin focuses not on persons or events but on places and things, all seen from the perspective of a child--a collector, flaneur, and allegorist in one. This book is also one of Benjamin's great city texts, bringing to life the cocoon of his childhood--the parks, streets, schoolrooms, and interiors of an emerging metropolis. It reads the city as palimpsest and labyrinth, revealing unexpected lyricism in the heart of the familiar. As an added gem, a preface by Howard Eiland discusses the genesis and structure of the work, which marks the culmination of Benjamin's attempt to do philosophy concretely.
2006, 160 pag., Euro 17,5
Harvard University Press, Cambridge, ISBN 067402222X
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Pioneer Press, Letter to the Editor Published Thurs, Feb 1, 2018/
It looks like the Saint Paul School District Teachers Union has now voted to go on strike beginning February 13th. All the issues raised in Thursday's news story, relate to a lack of adequate funding. There's however no mention of a major reason for this. From my calculation, about $9 million each year is diverted from our public schools to pay debt service, for private development attributed to tax increment financing (TIF). This is done without School Board approval. The worst part is we are committed to this debt for 25 years from the start.
There is very little the City, Ramsey County and our schools have to show for this enormous ongoing expense.
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Background info: The point is that Saint Paul Schools need more funding. Calculation: $24 million paid in annual debt for TIF deals. School district receives 38% of property tax revenue. 38% of the $24 million (school portion) is diverted before they ever see this tax funding. Worse yet, they don't have any say as far as approval. Only the City Council does at the local level.


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We believe that one day out of the week dedicated for community and Jesus is not enough. That is why we host Midweek! It takes place on Wednesdays at 7pm and it is similar to our Sunday services. We use this time to dive deeper into the Bible and have a more intimate time.
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Angel Juarez
Angel is the Communications Pastor at Dayspring and joined our team in 2014. He studied Biblical Studies at Life Pacific College and Biola University. As a staff member he heads the communications department, while assisting the pastor. He is a professional photographer as well as a middle school and high school music teacher. He loves to read, eat at Dinos and has a passion for making the Gospel relatable in new and creative ways. You can follow his blog at angeljuarez.blog
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The Great Awakening
Good Luck and May God Bless Us Every One!
Back in the early 1960's both Seth and Michael told their students that the 3rd Great Awakening was coming up. It was to consist of the planet as a whole moving from one level of awareness [The Young Soul awareness] to the next [the Mature Soul consciousness] and is supposed to have begun in [I think] 1986. This means that the average soul age of the 'sentient' beings on the planet [whales and humans] has actually begun tipping over from the late Young Soul Age to the earliest stages of the Mature Soul Age.
The tipping-over accounts for the Baby Boom of the late 1940's and 1950's at least as much as all those potential daddies marching home. 1986 was fast approaching and everyone who could get to the planet wanted to be here for the party.
This is understandable as the movement from Young to Mature is the most massive undertaking that occurs within the development of the soul either at the individual level or at the collective level. Any way you look at it, this is a major event.
Such an occurrence, on a more massive scale, may even affect a solar system or a galaxy, I'm not sure.
What I do know is that this planet has embarked on a major change in its outlook—on how the beings on the planet perceive themselves and the world/universe around them. I think we can catch glimmerings of that: the agonizing beginnings of noticing what we've done to the planet so far and the initial changes in our approach to it; taking global warming seriously; the growing decision as a species to stop smoking; the early acknowledgements that we're not the only species on the planet—maybe not even the only important one.
The 1st Awakening [the move from the Infant to the Baby Awareness] is lost in the mists of time. So far as I can make out, it began about 6,000 to 8,000 years ago and was presaged by numerous teachers [mostly women because they were more revered than men during that period and were more likely to be listened to].
The 2nd [from the Baby to the Young Soul Consciousness] was ushered in by Lao Tsu [b. 604 BCE], Siddhārtha Gautama [the Buddha—born 563 BCE], Confucius [b. 551 BCE], John the Baptist [b. about 6 BCE], the Christ Soul [b. about 4 BCE] and, finally, Mohammed [b. 570 CE]. My understanding is that some of these folks were Transcendental Souls though at least three [Lao Tsu, Buddha and Christ] were from the Infinite Awareness Level.
There probably were other teachers, as well—though I don't know that for sure.
In fact, I've read that Krishna was one. His birth date is out of line with the others, though. The only one I've been able to find was 3228 BCE. That places him well outside the norm. Maybe there was a cluster of more advanced souls in India at the time so they were ready for the Young Soul Teachings before the rest of us were? I don't know.
Fwiw, I have long wondered if Pythagoras was transcendental or even from the Infinite. Certainly, his disciples revered him deeply. He was reported to have performed miracles and his teachings went far beyond mathematics and included such ideas as caring for and doing good to others. The fact that he was viewed as crazy by many people and had to flee persecution on at least two occasions lend credence to this idea, in my view. I haven't found him listed among the teachers in any of the books I've consulted, so maybe he was simply a wise soul nearing the completion of his time on the planet.
Anyway, this 3rd time around, people such as Mohandas Gandhi, probably Martin Luther King, Jr. possibly Robert Kennedy and many others who haven't yet become well known [or even been born yet—after all, it took about 1000 years for the last batch all to get to the planet] and including women [it's supposed to be about 50/50 this time] are due to be bringing in the next phase of enlightenment.
They help the rest of us keep our footing as we traverse the change and bring new awarenesses to the forefront [as the last group introduced the idea of a loving, caring Deity and more effective ways for humans to interact than the old eye-for-an-eye method, for instance.]
Lately, however, I've been pretty despairing of any Great Awakening. After all, is THIS what we've all been looking forward to? It doesn't seem all that much like an 'Awakening' to me. In fact, it's been looking more like a determined Rearward March.
Then, I remembered the fact that, prior to the last Great Awakening, the majority of cultures held a fair amount of tolerance for each other. At least, the ones on which we have historical documentation did.
Oh, sure, if they wanted to slaughter each other, they did that at a pretty alarming rate. But, they pretty much tolerated other traditions and even accepted each other's values and gods.
Most cultures revered multiple gods and recognized that there might well be other gods out there that they didn't know about so it would behoove them to make nice to any gods other city-states paid homage to. Several cultures [the Athenians among them] even had temples dedicated to The Unknown God.
The Egyptians had gone through a short phase of monotheism and the Pharaoh who ushered in that system was intolerant of other gods for political reasons. But, that period was short lived.
Otherwise, the only monotheistic kid on the block [in Eurasia, at least—my knowledge about the Americas and most of Africa during that period is much less complete] was Judea. And, yes, they were quite intolerant of other people's gods. What is it about monotheists and intolerance, anyway?
But, even so, it was more a case of keeping those other 'Barbarian' gods from having any influence in THEIR culture. So long as those others didn't try to inflict their gods on the Children of Israel they could have their ol' gods that weren't as powerful as YHWH anyhow, so there!
But notice, the last Great Awakening [from Baby Soul to Young Soul awareness] ushered in some pretty heavy duty intolerance toward other cultures. No longer did we practice the idea of, "I've got my gods and—hmmm—you've got some pretty interesting-looking ones yourself. Mind if I share?" Now, it was, "I've got mine and you bloody-well had better have mine, too!"
Partly, this could have had something to do with the fact that we had graduated from the Baby Soul period into the Young Soul phase. Youngs, by their natures are pretty much into showing off how much smarter they are than everyone else [think 8-18 year-olds —who can, when you think about it, be pretty insufferable— especially when there are a lot of them.]
So, we had the persecutions by the Romans of the early Christians and, as soon as the Christians got some power, they neatly turned the tables on everyone else. And there were the political upheavals of the early Church, the discrimination and cruelties practiced against the Jews, the Crusades against the 'Infidel', the witch hunts and Inquisitions of the Medieval and early Renaissance periods, and that about sums up the first half of the Young Soul experience—at least in Europe. As I've said, I'm less versed in other cultures.
But that 1st half doesn't even come close to the absolute carnage we got into during the 18th through the 20th centuries. Many historians perceive that period as just one-long-war-with-a-break-for-lunch.
So, mebbe the Great Awakening is underway—and we've got lots more upheaval to look forward to. Oh, goody.
Anyway, here's a synopsis of what I've read about the last Great Awakening—
The Infant Souls [still very numerous on the planet— in fact there were more of them here then than there are now— but that's for another post] were probably feeling a bit intimidated. In fact, the Michael Teachings predict exactly that response [among both Infants and Babies, this time] to the 3rd Great Leap Forward as well.
As I say, most of the younger population this time will be Baby Souls and early Youngs—for various reasons. Still, the infants, being a small and steadily decreasing minority are likely to make up for in paranoia what they lack in numbers.
Most of the people who embraced Lao Tzu's, Buddha's and Christ's teachings were, most likely, late Young, Mature and Old souls. And—just look at what happened to them when they started teaching peace and love. Talk about persecutions! Then, as soon as it got some clout of its own, the Christian Church was more than happy to persecute anyone who didn't agree with it! So much for peace and love.
And, within the Church itself, people began maneuvering for political dominance. The dogmatists and the gnostics fought among themselves, each claiming to have THE TRUTH on their side. The dogmatists won and declared gnosticism to be heresy. One result of that battle was the fact that numerous books that might otherwise have been included in the New Testament— weren't.
Could karma have played a hand even in that though?
Here we are on the cusp between the Young Soul Era and the Mature Soul Age and, lo and behold! UP pop the heretical gospels! Coincidence? Or could the consensus on the planet be that we're ready to reconsider them now? Whatever the reason they're resurfacing, the timing certainly is interesting.
Just suppose for a moment that that discovery wasn't a coincidence but a conspiracy among the mature and old souls on the planet as a method to begin pointing the Way—maybe we're not doomed after all?
I just hope we're more ready for the next batch of Enlightened Ones and give them a warmer welcome than we have Mohandas, Martin and Robert, so far.
Oh, and by the way ——
There are other things happening on the planet that bear mentioning here.
Whether they are related to the Great Tip Over or not, I can't say — but again, the timing certainly is interesting.
First, let me say that Michael has said that all the sentient beings on the planet who are currently transiting earlier Soul Ages are going to feel the pull. Late Infants are going to start wrapping things up and heading toward Baby Awareness, Babies will begin stretching toward Young and late Youngs in particular will begin moving toward Mature at an accelerated pace.
And here's what's got me psyched: Chimpanzees are starting to make some changes. Until recently, zoos could put a troop of chimps on an island surrounded by a moat and visitors could watch them without being hampered by having to peer through bars. Chimpanzees had to be trained by humans not to fear water.
Those days may be on the wane, though. Some troops of chimps in the wild have started having pool parties! They freely enter into rivers, splash and play and seem to be having a great time. [In fact, there is at least one theory that postulates that humans may have begun walking upright as a result of spending great amounts of time in water. And science has shown us that walking upright led to the big brain which led to tool making which led to—us.]
Furthermore, some chimpanzees have begun using more sophisticated tools. Rather, they've begun using weapons for the first time—at least as far as the scientists who are studying them can determine.
Chimps have always enjoyed eating meat. But, they would usually chase down a monkey or a bush baby, snap its neck by hand and chow down. Recently, some have been seen to fashion spears.
Could this be a side-effect of the Great Tip Over? Are species that are on the verge of sentience getting dragged along just as younger humans are? If so, now THAT'S interesting!
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David / Oct 4 2012 1:43 pm
It's interesting that it began in 1986, that's when I was born. My mother used to go to a well known psychic who was always spot on, she told my mother I was part of a group of blue babies (also sometimes called indigo children) who were coming to the planet to usher in an era of change. My mother told me that when i was about 10 I think. The interesting thing is that the auras of mature and old souls are blue and violet, which fits in to the change that was to occur. The more I read and think about these things the more everything starts to fit together.
David / Oct 5 2012 12:56 pm
Oh my gosh, I had never thought about that. Just like there may have been a super advanced species that preceded us, we may precede chimps as they progress. It makes sense since they can't really explain why if we descended from chimps, why there are still chimps around, why didn't they evolve with us? If we didn't, then we just happen to be their precursors with almost identical DNA. Perhaps the species before us also at one time thought that they descended from us. As you note the chimps are starting to advance as well, even showing ideas such as war, terrirtory, weapons, etc. the foundations of an infant society centered around survival. I'm gonna have to go think about this some more.


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ForbesTraveler.com Presents: Susan, Part 4.
By Susan Bratton, ad:tech, Chairman Emeritus
Web 2.0, Social Media and GCM Goodies
I find all the Web 2.0 consumer generated media and social media categories to be personally interesting because they're very consumer friendly and consumer focused and therefore valuable from a personal and professional level. There are six sessions that I'd love to attend at this ad:tech. The first is about "Consumer Generated Media's Role in the Engagement Equation," masterfully moderated by Pete Blackshaw, the CMO of Nielsen BuzzMetrics. The lineup of the people on this panel will make this fascinating. It's about measuring buzz in its simplest form.
Everybody's a dreamer and everybody's a star
And the panelists are Ze Frank, from zefrank.com, an incredibly creative man; Bob DeSena, who is with Media Edge CIA and came from M&M Mars and ran all of their customer relationship management; Jonah Peretti, who is the founding partner of the Huffington Post, which is a fantastic online site; and Terry Pittman, the Executive Director of Innovation for AOL's digital services. Big company, small company, creative and media all combined on a single panel to talk about measuring buzz.
And everybody's in movies, it doesn't matter who you are
Then I recommend you pop off to a session called "Why You Should Create a Corporate Social Media Platform." It talks about creating community in blogs, podcasts and WIKIs for your customer interaction from a corporate or a marketing perspective. Diane Hessen of Communispace is a new moderator at ad:tech. She is managing this session and its all brand-side speakers on the lineup. Frito Lay, Intuit, CNet, Techsmith and Fidelity are going to show you how they have put together their WIKIs, blog, podcasts, et cetera, to connect with their customers.
You can see all the stars as you walk down Hollywood Boulevard
The next session that I recommend is the "Intricacies of a Great Viral or Word of Mouth Marketing Program." I think it's great to see case studies, but what we wanted to get to with this session was not just how you do a WOM program but what a program looks like, and everything you need to think about and plan for in the before and after of this kind of project; how it integrates into the greater good of the marketing that you're doing in an organization, and how to reach, specifically, your influencers when you do a viral or word of mouth campaign. It's a systemic approach to the concept of integrating virality.
Some that you recognise, some that you've hardly even heard of
Once again, Jim Nail of Forrester fame and now with Cymfony will be working with a team of people including the inventors of one of the best viral programs of 2006, the shaveeverywhere.com program created by Tribal DDB for Philips, North America. We also have Jason Woodmansee, who's with Digitana. He came out of the golf world. And Gary Spangler, who's with DuPont to offer good business-to-business twist.
I wish my life was a non-stop Hollywood movie show
Then I would recommend that you segue into all the Web 2 sessions. I asked Charlie Buchwalter, who is at Nielsen//Net Ratings, (and on the Board of ad:tech and wonderful man) to join Roy DeSouza, the founder and CEO of ZEDO, an ad serving company, who supports the Web 2.0 market to get together and sit me down in a session and run me through all of the new companies.
A fantasy world of celluloid villains and heroes
What's after You Tube and My Space? What are the next upcoming properties? What's the next generation? What's Web 3.0? What does that look like? What sites should I know about? Educate me in a half an hour to 45 minutes and let me see a survey of the web today and where it's going. I love that kind of stuff because many of them are sites that I personally love to go to and think you will too.
And those who are successful
I'd stop in at "Social Commerce: Mashing Up the Web," mostly because if you got a great review of lots of sites, you can get a little deeper by listening to Steven DeMarco, the VP of marketing at Compete, talk to the CEOs of five new Web 2.0 companies; Yelp, AttentionSoft, Eons, Mail Networks, and Cruxy. These are companies that have been hand selected out of that Web 2.0 gaggle to come and get deeper, and I think Steven can do that the best.
Be always on your guard
And finally, "Marketing Mash-Ups: Navigating Consumer-Driven Marketing" is highly recommended. Marissa Gluck, originally with Jupiter, is the co-founder and managing partner of Radar Research, and she's going to talk to John Stichwech from the Coca-Cola company, Ian Schaefer from Deep Focus, and Corey Treffelletti from Real Branding about how you can relinquish some of the control over your brand in this new world of mash-ups, what the pitfalls are and what the opportunities are and how to manage your way through that if you are a brave, brave marketer.
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Lidl, Morrisons and Tesco Issue Product Recall Following Label Error
Allergy Risk for Thousands of Supermarket Customers
Leading supermarkets have urged customers to check their cupboards after incorrectly labelled products found their way onto the shelves.
A product recall is one of the biggest nightmares for a major company. It means costs, time, adverse publicity and, in the worst case, the potential for lawsuits if the product subject to the recall causes illness or injury to a customer.
This, however, is the situation being faced by the nation's biggest supermarkets following labelling blunders on a whole range of products. In most cases, the problem lies with promotional labels that failed to mention certain ingredients and allergens that are present. However, a range of pet foods have been recalled due to the risk that if used over extended periods, they could cause illness to your pet. Here is a store by store rundown of what is being recalled and by whom.
Aunt Bessie Croquettes from Lidl
Budget supermarket Lidl has ordered a recall of its Aunt Bessie potato croquettes. The problem here is that the potato balls may contain eggs, a fact omitted from the product labelling. As is the case with the salad dressing, this is only a problem for those with egg allergies. If it applies to you, take the products back to the store where you bought them to receive a full refund.
Sainsbury's pet pouches
If you have bought your beloved dog or cat Sainsbury's own brand 100g pet pouches, you might need to return them for a refund. The supermarket has confirmed that some batches contain excessive quantities of Vitamin D. As a one-off, there is no risk to your pet, but over long periods, too much Vitamin D could have adverse health implications.
Full details of the products affected are available here on Sainsbury's website.
Tesco ready meals
Two products from Tesco's Hearty Good ready meal range have been recalled due to labelling errors. The products affected are the cottage pie and the sausage and mash. In both cases, the products contain allergens that are not disclosed on the label.
Another Tesco product, BOL Caribbean Jerk Curry has been recalled for the same reason, while one batch of Mary Berry salad dressing (batch number L7361) has been recalled because the label failed to disclose that it might contain eggs.
Of course, these recalls are only of concern for consumers who have allergies, and they only apply to certain batches – further detailed information regarding each of these recalls is available on the Tesco recalls page.
The incorrectly labelled Mary Berry salad dressing might also have found its way onto the shelves of other supermarkets, so if you have purchased it from anywhere, keep a look out for that batch number of L7361.
Asda Venison Burgers
Finally, anyone who has bought Asda venison burgers for their barbecue this weekend should consider returning them. The products could pose a risk to those with an allergy to wheat, soya or gluten, or with sensitivity to sulphites or sulphur dioxide.


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I'm Glad Republicans Are The Only Racists
I'm confused. Someone help me out. Why is it that Democrats/liberals cannot be racists? They get a free pass on anything they say or do. Republicans/conservatives can use the word "niggardly" which has to do with money, not race, and they are branded as racist and forced out of their job.
If I said Barack Obama is nothing more than a slave to the white Democrat mas'sers, I would be called a racist. But if a blogger on the left calls Michael Steele "Simple Sambo" or "Uncle Tom", it's okay.
Once again, hypocrisy at its finest. In my most refined, elegant language I say, liberals, you suck.


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Probability, Statistics and the Time Value of Money
TEACHER: Hello, Student. Tell me, please... are there many possible future events you can clearly foresee?
STUDENT: There are a few, but I'd rather not think about them!
TEACHER: You are a wise person. I assume what you have in mind is the old saying: "the only events surely to happen in life are death and taxes." And I don't want to think about those either.
But in fact, uncertainty is the most prevalent condition in life. No matter which type of decision me must make, we are really almost never sure of the outcome.
STUDENT: I know. I recall your mentioning before that "forecasting is difficult, and forecasting the future is impossible!" A joke, of course.
TEACHER: A joke with some element of truth. Well, although in most cases it is impossible to be completely sure of what will happen if we make a given decision, it is possible to estimate the likeliness of a certain outcome. What we can do is estimate the probability of future events to happen.
STUDENT: What is the exact definition of "probability"?
TEACHER: Probability is the chance that something will happen. To determine the probability of something occurring, the first thing we have to do is collecting data and organize them: this process is called statistics.
Using these two tools, probability and statistics, we may quantify the uncertainty before taking a decision. When issuing a weather report, forecasters rarely say: "it will rain later today". They might say "75% chances of rain later today". Can you guess what this means?
STUDENT: I assume that they are able to say this because they have collected statistics for a long time in a given area, and they know that when current weather conditions were present, 75% of the time it rained.
TEACHER: Close. Actually, they know that under those conditions it rained in 75% of the given geographical area. But in any case, the point is that it's up to you now to make a decision whether to go on a picnic today. You can't be sure, but you know that you are running a high risk of getting wet!
STUDENT: You said you need to produce statistics before calculating probabilities.
TEACHER: Exactly. I will now discuss examples and definitions of statistics.
Let's imagine that you go target shooting. The target has 20 divisions, the center with a value of 100, the outside one a value of 5.
You keep track (statistics) of your scores. Assume that you shoot 5 times, scoring 20, 20, 45, 75, and 90.
In statistical terms, each shot is an observation and each score is the value of that observation. Understood?
STUDENT: Yes. In the example, we have 5 observations, with the respective values being 20, 20, 45, 75, and 90.
TEACHER: Exactly. Now, the range is the difference in value from the highest to the lowest one. What would be the range in our example?
STUDENT: In our example the range is 70, because 90-20=70.
TEACHER: Correct. Now let me tell you that your average or mean score is the sum of the values (20+20+45+75+90 = 250) divided by the number of observations (5). What is your average (or mean) score?
STUDENT: Not exactly rocket science, Teacher. Since the average (mean) in this example is 250 divided into 5, my mean score is 50.
TEACHER: You are good at computing! And now, I'll add that your median score is 45, because you have exactly the same number of scores (2) above it (observations 75 and 90) and below it (observations 20 and 20).
STUDENT: Let me recap. My range is 70, my average or mean is 50, and the median is 45. But I also frequently hear the word mode in statistics.
TEACHER: Mode means "fashion" in Latin, indicating something that is common, frequent. In the example, your most frequent score was 20 (you scored it twice); therefore, your mode score was 20.
Mean (average), Median and Mode are measures of central tendency.
There are also other measures that express values of dispersion, the "spread" of the values of the observations.
Your shooting scores (observations) in the example showed a lot of dispersion, with a range from of 70 (20 to 90). You could have scored the same average (50) with less dispersion by shooting 5 times again and scoring say, 40 40 45 60 65.
STUDENT: Evidently the value of the average is not an indication of dispersion.
TEACHER: It is not. But the range we mentioned before is one measure of dispersion (the spread or narrowness of the distribution). While in the first example (scoring 20, 20, 45, 75, and 90) your range was 70, in your second scoring (40, 40, 45, 60, 65) your range was 25, the difference (distance) from the lowest score of 40 to the highest of 65.
STUDENT: Obviously, in the second case I had a lower "dispersion".
TEACHER: Sure. Other measures of dispersion are:
* The variance: "the average of the squared distances from the mean to the individual observations".
* The standard deviation (square root of the variance).
Standard deviation is a measure of uncertainty: the narrower the spread, the more certainty we have.
Now let me ask you a question: if the values of the observations were 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10, what would the value of the variance be?
STUDENT: Let me see.
The variance is "the average of the squared distances from the mean to the individual observations".
* Obviously the mean is 6 because the observations are 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10; the mean is the sum of the observations (30) divided into the number of observations (5), equals 6.
* In the example the values of the distances of the observations from the mean (6) are 6-2=4, 6-4=2, 6-6=0, 8-6=2 and 10-6=4.
* The respective squares are 16, 4, 0, 4, 16 ; sum total of the squares is 40.
* The average of the squares is calculated this way: sum total of 40 divided into 5 observations , equals 8 (the variance).
TEACHER: Very well. And what about the standard deviation?
STUDENT: Since the standard deviation is the square root of the variance, the value is 2.8284 (approximate square root of 8).
TEACHER: Correct. Now let's discuss....
Probability Analysis
We said before that probability analysis is the tool used to evaluate the chance that something might occur.
A simple example: if you throw a dice, you have one chance (possibility) in six to get a given number (say, a 5).
So, the probability of your rolling a 5 in a single throw, is one in six. One divided into six: 1/6= 0.1666 (We can express it as a probability of 16.66 percent).
In this case the distribution of the probabilities for each number is even, because you have exactly the same chance of getting any number between 1 and 6. This is a uniform distribution.
STUDENT: True for dice throwing, but I guess that in general, probability distributions are not even.
TEACHER: True. But it is also true that in many instances (but certainly not all) the distributions are similar; there is something called a normal distribution. A graphic display of a normal distribution looks like a bell: most occurrences are around the center, with less and less away from the center. The standard deviation is low (a narrow spread).
STUDENT: Example, please?
TEACHER: One example of normal distribution is the height of people. Let's assume that you go to a cocktail party where there are 100 people. Chances are that most people present are close to average height; only a few will be very tall or very short.
Now, if you were to enter the party with your eyes closed and open them after you began talking to any one of the persons present, there is a high probability that he or she would be close to the average height of the population. It is highly improbable that when you opened your eyes you'd see that you were talking to a very short or a very tall person. So, what is the conclusion, Student?
STUDENT: The conclusion is that in a normal distribution, since the standard deviation is very low (a narrow spread), the certainty of a given outcome is high (in the example, that the first person I talk to after entering with my eyes closed happens to be very close to average height).
TEACHER: Very well. And now let's change the subject and talk about...
The time value of money
Intuitively we all know that receiving money now is better than receiving it in the future. More rationally, we can make specific calculations.
If we can get a bank to pay us 10% interest a year on a deposit of $1,000, we would have $1,100 a year from now. It follows that, arithmetically, the present value of $1,100 to be received a year from now is $1,000. Why is that, Student?
STUDENT: Because in both cases, we would end up with $1,100 a year from today.
TEACHER: Right. The calculation of the present value of money to be received in the future is necessarily related to the interest rate taken as basis of the calculation. What would be the present value of $1,100 received a year from now if the interest rate were only 5% instead of 10%?
STUDENT: Considering that today we'd need to deposit $1,047.62 at 5% interest rate in order to receive $1,100 a year from now... the present value of $1,100 to be received after one year if the current interest rate is 5%... amounts to $1,047.62!
TEACHER: Correct. Five percent of $1,047.62 is $52.38; after one year you'd have in the bank your original capital of $1,047.62 plus the interest of $52.38: a total of $1,100. This example helps us to notice that the lower the prevalent interest rate, the higher the present value of a given sum to be collected at a given time.
Now let's talk about Investment Project Evaluation (IPE).
STUDENT: Are there different systems for IPE?
TEACHER: Yes, but we will discuss the discounted cash flow method, which is the one most frequently used. Applying the concept of the present value of money to be received in the future to project evaluation, we have a useful tool for decisions.
As I said, the most popular one is the discounted cash flow method (DCF), also called the time adjusted return method.
The DCF method consists in calculating at which interest rate the aggregate present value of future income equals the initial investment.
The value we are looking for is that particular interest rate; when we find it, we call it the internal rate of return.
A simple example to illustrate the concept:
By trial and error we have found that 20% is the discount rate at which the present value of an income of $1,200 (that is, $1,200 to flow in -to be received) a year from now, equals the cash outflow of $1,000 today.
STUDENT: Let me see: the present value at 20% of $1,200 to flow in a year from now is $1,000. Since this sum equals the initial outflow of $1,000, it follows that the internal rate of return is 20%.
TEACHER: Exactly. By comparing the respective internal rates of return we may choose rationally among alternative projects. Of course, this information must also be compared with the probability that the estimated inflows actually will occur.
If we deposited the $1,000 in the bank for one year we would end up with $1,080, an internal rate of return of only 8%. Obviously, it's better to invest the $1,000 in Project X, which gives is a return of 20%. But the question is, Student: can we be sure of this conclusion?
STUDENT: Well, at the bank the future inflow of $1,080 is practically a certainty. On the other hand, the future inflow of $1,200 with Project X may not be so certain.
TEACHER: Very well. What if in Project X there is a 25% probability of the inflow being just $1,000, a 0% rate of return? Which alternative would you choose?
STUDENT: Teacher, I am only a student. I don't know!
TEACHER: Well, this is what managers were put on the earth for: to make tough decisions!
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As I write this, I am also doing another favorite thing at the same time: running white pine needles, from an obliging fallen twig, between my fingers. I have these twigs stashed all over the place: forgotten in pockets, on the kitchen counter, on my bedside table. I can hardly avoid picking one up, coming to an abrupt halt on my bike ride through Potawatomi State Park to lean over and scoop one up. They are long and soft and cool-to-the-touch. Silking them, I call it a habit from toddlerhood, from running the satin edges of my baby blankie against my fingers, now upgraded to the bonus treasure of white pine needles.
I might also stop along a trail, pull a yielding needle bundle low, to caress my cheek with, or let one graze the top of my head, baptizing me, as I ski underneath an overhanging branch. Check under groves of white pine for miles of piles of pliant, dropped, rusty needles, excellent for nest building. Needles are supposed to make a warm blanket, in a pinch, as well as a fragrant one. Baby white pines out at Crossroads have satiny, gray bark that also feels cool-to-the-touch. Granddaddy white pines at The Ridges Sanctuary, however, and I hug them nevertheless, are craggy with deep furrows, almost impossible to cozy up against them for a proper hug. I place my palm flat against an upraised crust, sliding it down. Hug for courage. Hug for bonding with 50, 100, 200-year-old wise elder-trees. Whatever the world throws at you, you can face it easier after hugging a tree.
Same with cedars. Hug cedar to cedar all along the woodsy shore trail at Whitefish Dunes, NE from the shelter building. Petting a cedar is as if you are petting velvet, their furrows only tiny rivulets, their raised crags flat. Trace a gentle vertical track with fingertip and feel the amazement beneath.
On a sunny (the sun being rather imperative for these maneuvers), sizzling, hot day, bake on warm dune sand. I wiggle my backside to comfortably sink into a custom-made groove. Reach arms out, fingers slowly raking through the refreshing sand under the burning surface. Like heavy water, the cooling grains part, then refill, as fingers move through.
As soon as I'm good and cooked, I make myself jump up and race, pumping legs high, into the rather exhilarating, clear waters of the Big Lake of Michigan, splashing it onto my shins. I gasp as the chilly, veritable, liquid ice pack reaches my hips. I slice the water with the side of my hand, whirling around to create a droplet wall that sprays, twinkling back onto the rising and falling, glassy surface. Slicing through water, takes a surprising bit of muscle. I give in, give up and submerge, letting out a war whoop. Goose pimples take over, sending me back to the towel and back to baking, as mini streams of icy drops trickle down my sides, the heat of the sun stealing away the frostiness.
Before church choir, I treat myself to the best worry-free rock rubbing zone around: along little lanes, up shore a ways from the canal light station. Glistening wet stones, washed by a relentless surf, beckon. Oblivious, now, to all else, I must pick up that shiny reddish one, then a liquid black one. They are for the most part, smooth, slick, albeit with a bit of sand sticking to them. Rub them between thumb and forefinger. Presto, calm descends. I must, also, touch the surf—stick in a finger or a toe, minimum. The rolling water either leaves mountain-shaped pictures in the sand as it glides in and out: slim ridges barely able to be felt under a fingertip, or throws tiny water holes into it, as it crashes in.
Fuzzy soft, thimbleberry leaves, the tiniest bit waxy underneath their furry down, adorn bushes all down wild shore roads on the east side of the peninsula. They may belong to the raspberry family, but they have lost any spikiness. Sometimes it is possible to actually wade into the gloom under an ambitious thimbleberry patch, into a Door County jungle, parting the stalks and brushing aside feathery spider webs. Reach up high, feel for a nubby, easily squished, bright red berry. Uncap it, bring it to your mouth, release its tart juice.
Ticklegrass, that funny-sounding weed, is actually lighter than a tickly feather. So light, it is barely felt, producing only a whispery touch, not exactly enough for a bona-fide tickle. The water level is up at Bues Point, a boat launch near Cana Island; it may have obscured some ticklegrass patches: wispy stalks with dainty firework tops.
There is nothing so scintillating, at the end of all this nature exploration, as the cooling creaminess of a flavor-burst gelato melting onto the flat of the tongue, then sliding away to the back of the throat.
Sigh. Bring it on. Bring it all on. Over and over again.
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Blue Grass Festival to Support the New Building:
Sunday August 19th 2018, Gates open at 1:00 PM
Hosted by the Jennings Chapel United Methodist Church
2601 Jennings Chapel Road; Woodbine, MD. 21797.
Bluegrass Friends goes on stage at 1:15 followed by Dry Branch Fire Squad at 3:00
Tickets at the gate are $20. Bring lawn chair; Refreshments will be for sale.


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To treat all pets with the dignity and respect they deserve in return for brightening our lives
The staff at Trails End is available 7 days a week to assist your family. At the time of death your family can call (860) 399-5420 and arrange to bring your pet to the crematorium.
Trails End understands how important your pet is to your family. We also understand that you have placed your trust in us to return your pets remains to you. To ensure that each pet is treated with dignity and clearly identified throughout the cremation process, we follow a strict identification process. Each pet pick up from a veterinarian office or brought to Trails End for cremation is assigned a specific identification tag that remains with this animal until it is reunited with his or her family again.
When a pet is put to sleep at a veterinary clinic , the pet owner has the option to have their pet cremated . Some veterinary clinic use a local crematory, such as Trails End, while others may choose to use an out of state crematorium. The benefits of using a local crematorium are the remains are returned in a more efficient manner and the peace of mind knowing that your pet is being cared for locally and not being transported out of state for cremation.


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I am a writer and an ex wife of a relative of the textiles industry. Jerry L. Bauer. They here in Columbus, Ohio have done nothing but play games with my life and for the last 17 years I have been on the intelligence network. The kooks here running a crime ring know this, know that I am very interested in employment, and refuse to do anything for me bug cause additional headaches, and actually blocked resumes I sent out so that they could continue to run organized crime here. I need help. Relocation out of the problem may be the only key, to a job in some less affected area, because i wasted my time fighting with crooks for years, and they know that I am only a social worker with inadequate prosecutorial backup. My blogspot is called http://www.BornToBeMiserable.blogspot.com. As you can see, the issue I came back with is not the only problem. My fiance John Drilling insisted on coming back here to Columbus, Ohio and did not care what I wanted period. Your assistance is appreciated.
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Traditions continually remind us that our memories are not passive; every tradition has a performative aspect, a ceremonial almost holy characteristic imbedded into it. They are incantations of the past, repeated and replayed in hopes of invoking some kind of portal to a past only known through stories our family members tell in hushed voices during dinner, huddled around each other eager to remember their/our/your origins. So much about traditions is meant to echo the past, but for many people, immigrants and refugees in particular, our past is often so clouded with nightmarish memories, fragmented lives, forgotten or disappeared ancestors that it becomes difficult to stay connected or even want to remember- much less relive and recreate- them.
We find ourselves surrounded by traditions, the act, and tradition, the concept, almost all the time. It seems as though, through our commitment to our traditions, we are always trying to not only find ourselves in our reenactments and walkthroughs of our past, but we are eager to base our present selves in the tropes and molds that existed before us. When I think about my family's traditions- the food we make only during holidays, our storytelling nights when we take out old photo albums- I realize how many of our traditions don't really belong to us, but belong to the past. Our traditions are relics that, yes, can and will be molded by time and modernity to reflect current states of affairs, and yes, they are often passed down by people within our own families who we know and love, but ultimately, they were created and started by people we possibly will never know of, people who no longer exist, people lost to time and documents.
It's difficult to accept that for many of us, traditions can only tie us to our past and our ancestors in a limited way, and our performance and recreation of our traditions can sometimes veer into the imitation because of the trauma and pain that our blood history can unearth. For those of us who find ourselves and our families as having no roots, as many newly immigrated and first generation children do, our traditions become even more meaningful and powerful, often undergoing so much change and revision that we begin to create new traditions, new histories, new identities. We take form, then, as people and traditions that exist in a constant state of in-between; our history is half here and there, neither one of the other and our traditions are not yet traditions.
Perhaps then, traditions are meant to conjure the past, connect us and create a space and dialogue with each other but also with our ghosts, possibly even our nightmares and demons, for the sake of family, community, continuity, and a sense of self. Who we are, individually and collectively within a family unit or even culturally as a whole, is so deeply impacted by who we already were in past lives, who we replay and recycle in each generation that comes to fruition, who we come to know through our traditions and who we allow ourselves to nurture.
Issue 4: Tradition is an invitation and an exploration on the beauty and pain of traditions. Traditions as language, our architecture and decorations, in the way we do things, our food, our music, our art, writing and archives. Traditions as keepers of the past, traditions as gateways to the past, traditions as portals of communication to our ancestors, to our culture. What does tradition mean to us? What do we mean to it? How do we manifest it? How does it manifest in us? More importantly, are traditions alive? Or do they simply exist to keep our ancestors alive? Our memories alive? Us alive? We hope to find out.
Words by Mia Rodriguez.
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Things to Consider before Employing Accounting Services
For every type of company, keeping cash information is essential. What's even more vital is someone who will do that function precisely. This may function as justification why companies continuously consider the appropriate accountant support.
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Nature is also worth watchful after assessing individuals who provide accountant support. Obviously, it would be crucial for you yourself to blend in well with your accountant, nonetheless; more significantly, it really is valuable taking some time to look for hints of customer responsiveness, business, and a concentration to detail. Most of the time, individuals who have these qualities provide honest accountant solutions.
Although some companies still have interaction in early accountancy service, most have custom made to the technical adjustments in operation by performing refined accountancy work. If your company utilizes special pc signal, it'd even be crucial that possible bookkeepers be aware of that.
Lastly, it is crucial to make sure that the comptroller you'll like to use is within the budget of your business. Ask your potential accountant what amount they charge. If their charges do not appear to be cost-effective for your business, do not wait to speak to them to find out if you will find a better made evaluation.
The advantages of choosing an honest accounting service are visible. The worth of an accountant might rely entirely on qualifications and capacities. For this reason, it's critical to fully evaluate every and each potential candidate and employ just the book-keeping company that has an accountant service that is most appropriate to your company' desires.


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What can I expect at my first appointment?
We will first take a little time to get to know you and address your major concerns.
We will review your medical history including any medications that you take and finally check your blood pressure.
It is therefore important for you to fill out the patient information and health history form in advance of your appointment, if possible, and bring any x-rays that you have been given by your general dentist.
If you have dental insurance be sure also to bring your insurance card and any other information that our Insurance Coordinator could use.
Patients under the age of 18 years must by accompanied by a parent or guardian at their consultation appointment.
We will complete a comprehensive oral examination to include checking your muscles and joint, completing an oral cancer screen and collecting all the information necessary to diagnose your periodontal condition. Periodontal probing is necessary for this exam and we will be as gentle as possible for this procedure.
Our goal is to make your first visit with us a pleasant and positive experience. We care about our patients sincerely and will make every effort to convey that to you at our first meeting.
Will my insurance pay for my treatment?
Most dental insurance plans cover periodontal treatment. Be sure to bring your insurance card and all dental benefit information that you have to your appointment. Remember, your insurance will have a yearly maximum limit and you will have a co-pay for all of your procedures. We will file a claim to predetermine your insurance benefit. This process usually takes 3 to 6 weeks. In case your treatment exceeds your coverage we accept credit cards and have discounts for cash payment. We also have no interest bank loans to enable you to pay the costs over time.
Will my treatment hurt?
Your consultation appointment including the periodontal exam should result in no discomfort. Some of the periodontal and implant placement treatments will result in light to moderate postoperative discomfort. You will experience no pain during the procedures and will receive adequate medication to keep you comfortable during your healing period.
Will I loose my teeth?
When periodontal disease has destroyed most of the supporting bone from around the tooth, extraction can sometimes be the only treatment. In some cases extraction of a single tooth is necessary to preserve the life of adjacent teeth. If the disease process is identified soon enough, even if great damage is done, most of your teeth can be saved. Upon completion of the comprehensive examination Dr. Allen will be able to develop a plan which will maximize the outcome of your whole mouth. Remember, if some teeth are lost they can always be replaced with dental implants or other restorative options.
Will I need surgery?
Periodontitis is a chronic disease which is never cured but only controlled. There are many treatments available to control periodontal inflammation. Surgery is just one option. Dr. Allen will make recommendations for treatment based on your individual condition. We will use the most conservative option available which will result in a successful outcome.
What if I don't have treatment?
Periodontitis is a progressive and painless disease process. Delaying treatment can result in significantly more bone and tissue destruction as time passes. Some situations require urgent care and others may be delayed or postponed. In many cases conservative nonsurgical care can prevent the need for more invasive procedures for long periods of time. It is therefore advisable to remain in a relationship with the periodontist and hygienist for maintenance and monitoring of your periodontal condition.


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Encourage your preschooler to learn numbers and practice counting while she improves her hand-eye coordination with this super-fun beanbag toss. Whether you play inside or outside, your child will have a blast tossing her way to number knowledge. This game is even better with a group of friends or family, so gather up your loved ones and start playing. … Continue reading Number Beanbag Toss
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Color of the week: Blue
I wanted my son to get familiar with the colors by having color of the week so the past week has been BLUE WEEK for us. I think the activities have been very enjoyable for our little cobbler and although he couldn't say color "blue" at the end of the week, I'm sure he recognizes it because … Continue reading Color of the week: Blue
DIY Activity board
Here's a great idea to keep your baby busy and learning at the same time. We came up with this activity board and just researched on what we could put on it to help our baby learn. These are a mix of real-life and play activities but some moms told me that this could confuse … Continue reading DIY Activity board


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About Chuck
Chuck is a multi-talented executive with over twenty years of sales, operations, development, marketing and finance administration experience. He has been involved in over 10,000 mortgage transactions and is known throughout the mortgage industry as a "resolution expert". His colleagues state that if you bring him a tough situation, he will find a way to get it solved.
After graduating from The Citadel, Chuck joined the Air Force, served in both Desert Shield and Desert Storm before retiring as a Captain. While serving his country he received numerous awards and recognitions for leadership.
Chuck is a member of the Lawrenceville First United Methodist Church , enjoys working with kids and is a member of the American Legion.
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EVstudio participated in Milender White's golf charity event at Fox Hollow Golf Club. We are happy to be a part of a charity that raised over $30,000 for various children charities. Unfortunately, our team of Greg Arbour with KLG, Carl Boone and Justin Boone with CandL Development and Jim Houlette with EVstudio came in last place and earned the 'OOPS' prize. But we had a great time and we look forward to next year!
EVstudio Participated in the Milender White Construction Co. 10th Annual Charitable Golf TournamentAugust 23, 2009
EVstudio Store – Now with HatsAugust 22, 2009
EVstudio's Apparel Store now includes baseball caps in a variety of styles and colors. Show your EVstudio style on your head.
Free New Online LEED Resource Helps Even Seasoned Professionals – LEEDuser.comAugust 13, 2009
At EVstudio we are constantly keeping up with the latest information and tools available to help us work in the most effective way possible. I've just had the opportunity to check out a brand new website called LEEDuser.com offering a comprehensive new tool which could be a valuable tool for even the most seasoned of professionals when working on a LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) certification project. The site has been created by the same people who created BuildingGreen.com with the help of leading national and international green building experts such as YRG, Fore Solutions, Dan Ackerstein, Flack + Kurtz, AEC, EDAW, Viridian, & Geiler & Associates.
One of the best things about the web-site is that it is built around the recent 2009 changes to the LEED 3.0 Rating Systems creating a free opportunity for those of you who haven't been able to attend a local seminar or haven't wanted to dedicate the time or money yet to learn about the changes from LEED 2.2 to LEED 3.0. Although they don't yet have information on every pre-requisite and credit available through the LEED Rating Systems, they have started with some of the most difficult, tricky or misunderstood of the LEED credits and the information offered for each of these credits is phenomenal. The site is very user friendly and easy to navigate and includes information about the new Regional Credits, green building strategies such as Daylighting, Green Roofs and Porous Paving in addition to very in-depth information, tips from the experts and resources for each of the credits that are currently available on the site. It also acts as a very useful portal to finding the peripheral information necessary for navigating a LEED certification project such as links that lead you directly to where you can find the information for ASHRAE Standard 90.1 – 2007, for example. Interestingly enough, in addition to the nationally applicable information, there seems to be quite a bit of regionally specific information based on real world experience stemming from the collaboration with YRG and the other experts and the municipalities & jurisdictions that they are familiar with. For example, a link to the Denver Water Quality Management Plan is included in the resources available for the Sustainable Sites – Stormwater Quality Credits resources, in addition to a list of other such resources. There is an incredible opportunity to strengthen this type of regionally specific real-world knowledge through a built-in feature of the site which is a field for comments within the pages for each of the credits. This tool has the blog-like potential to become a very powerful resource for users that will allow them to ask questions of their peers and share real world information and experience on LEED projects specific to each region, LEED credit & sustainable strategy.
Letter of Recommendation for EVstudio from Ethan Dulsky with Timberwood DevelopmentJuly 28, 2009
We submitted for an AIA Colorado award and one of our great clients, Ethan Dulsky, wrote us a letter of recommendation. Timberwood Development's recent project really turned out well.
Sean O'Hara's Updates on Twitter – Supplement to EVstudio.infoJuly 25, 2009
As a compliment to the longer blog posts that I write for EVstudio.info, there is now additional content on my twitter feed.
Subscribe to the feed for quick information on the latest and greatest. You'll see updates on new and continuing projects, observations on architecture in everyday life, links to our contacts and maybe a great deal or two.
The feed is also locate on the bottom of the right hand column at EVstudio.info.
An Interview With Gene Dane, AIA, Principal for EVstudio TexasJuly 23, 2009
Gene, what position do you hold at EVstudio?
I am currently one of the three Principals of EVstudio. I manage our Texas office, am responsible for business development in the Texas and Southwest markets, and am the bartender at our EVstudio Christmas party.
As an architect, I am tasked with all the responsibilities that go along with that title the same as would be expected in most any other office. As a business owner, I am tasked with everything the architect doesn't do! I enjoy the demands and challenges that running a business offers and could not imagine operating in any other capacity.
I also consider myself a mentor, teacher, partner, leader, and friend. Although those aren't official titles, I place a great deal of emphasis on their importance in the growth and health of our business.
How did you end up in Texas?
I didn't really end up in Texas. I grew up in Texas. I met my wife in Texas. Most of our immediate family is in Texas. I like to think of it as getting back to Texas. After spending over 10 years in Colorado, there is no way I would be in Texas right now if I did not have such strong roots here to begin with. Except for the 7 months of mind melting heat, it really isn't that bad here.
How did you become an architect?
The hard way! I'm serious. When you hear someone refer to the path least traveled they are actually referring to my journey towards becoming an architect.
I started out by earning an Associates Degree in Drafting and Design from Central Texas College. I worked as a draftsman in an architect's office in Houston and soon fell in love with architecture. I quickly worked my way up to CAD Manager and shortly thereafter I became a Project Manager. By then I accepted the fact that I had missed my opportunity to attend a university that offered an architectural program and pursue becoming an architect.
After becoming less and less enchanted with Houston, my wife and I were ready for a change of scenery. Where is there better scenery than in Colorado? I accepted a position as Project Manager for a small architectural firm in Ft. Collins, Colorado. Because it was a small firm, I learned more than I ever imagined I could. I spent a great deal of time in the field as well as in the office. Most importantly, I learned what being an architect was really all about.
While working in this small office I discovered that Colorado was one of the last remaining states in the country that would recognize education other than a degree in architecture when applying for licensure through examination. I enrolled in the Internship Development Program through the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards and started what turned out to be a 7 year internship. I eventually qualified to take the 9 registration exams that all architects in the US and Canada must take to become licensed. I passed all 9 exams and received my license to practice architecture in Colorado. The Texas Board of Architectural Examiners was kind enough to recognize all my efforts and granted me a license to practice in Texas.
I would not recommend, no, I would highly discourage, this path towards becoming an architect to anyone that asks…but it worked for me. I value the experience I gained along the way and believe that those experiences give me a different perspective towards architecture.
What do you enjoy most about being an architect?
The hours. Architects typically only work a few hours a day. It's a great gig if you can get it. 😉
The right answer probably has something to do with creativity and the phenomena of watching one of your ideas become a reality.
My answer, though, is "EVERYTHING". I still smile sometimes when I realize I am one of the few people that are fortunate enough to be doing what they love to do. I thrive on the long hours and the challenges. I enjoy working with our clients and interacting with our staff. I also appreciate the sense of accomplishment I get at the end of a project when I reflect on what it took to get there. I can't imagine doing anything else. Actually, I don't know how to do anything else.
Could you tell us about your family?
My wife, Kelley, and I have been married 18 years, or almost 19, as I often say. Our daughter, Kelsey, is 10 and our son, Ryan, is 2 (and a half). We just recently lost our Golden Retriever, Harley, after almost 14 years.
I have been blessed with a wife that understands me and supports me. I wouldn't be where I am today if I did not have her with me. She wouldn't be where she is today if she wasn't with me…and she reminds me of that more often than I think is really necessary, but I like to think she means that in a good way.
Is there anything you would like to add?
Anyone that knows me already knows the answer to that question. I am sure that most of us have seen the bumper sticker that says," Don't take yourself too seriously…no one else does". I believe in that as much as Luke believes in The Force. I have learned the hard way (are you seeing a pattern here) that most of the stress that we have in our lives is self induced and unnecessary. I believe that a person can be professional, successful, and a valued asset to their industry without being a "stuffed shirt". Work hard, stay true to your principles, trust in God and Family, and the rest tends to take care of itself.
An Interview With Beth Concha, Project Designer at EVstudioJuly 6, 2009
I have been a Project Designer with EVstudio since April 2008. I am involved in nearly every project phase including: client programming meetings, schematic design, construction documents, structural design, and construction administration. I work on a variety of projects from beginning to end and do my best to ensure the process goes smoothly and the client is happy.
I have been involved in a number of projects since starting at EVstudio, some including: the Gardner, Pierce, Andrews, Rigo & Patel Residences, Rawley Wash Park Remodel, a few Honka Log homes, multiple remodels at the University of Denver, various tenant finish projects at Bergen Village, remodel for Pink Fog Photography Studio, Retail/Medical Office Building in Killeen Texas, and the Lagos Market Remodel.
Although I also enjoy commercial projects, my favorite project type to work on is residential simply because it's fun for me. I've been interested in the design of homes since before I knew I wanted to be an architect. I like creating spaces and residential design offers the ability to create space on a more personal level. I really enjoyed working on the remodel we did for the Rawley's in Wash Park. It's fascinating to see the original structure and how homes used to be constructed. I also enjoy envisioning the potential an old house has to becoming something great.
I graduated from CU-Boulder in 2006 with a Bachelor Degree in Environmental Design. I then enrolled in the Master's program at CU-Denver and received my Master's of Architecture in December of 2007.
My most memorable trip was studying a semester in Italy in the Fall of 2005. I studied in both Florence and Rome, Florence being my favorite. I studied Beginning Italian, Italian Art & Architecture History, and took an advanced Design Studio. While in Italy I also visited Pisa, Livorno, Siena, Rimini, Venice, Vicenza, and Orvieto. I will never forget the amazing experience and look forward to visiting again.
My favorite job, besides EVstudio, would have to be as a barista at Gelato d'Italia in Cherry Creek North. My favorite part was the free gelato and the long summer lines out the door.
I was born in Arlington, VA and lived there until I was 5, until my parents' job brought us to Denver. I still consider Denver my hometown.
Since I was young I was always involved in different sports from soccer and basketball to gymnastics, ballet, and kick-boxing, but my favorite sport to play is definitely fast-pitch softball. I love pitching and playing first base.
Antoni Gaudi- I visited some of his buildings in Barcelona and would've liked to ask him about the concepts behind his unusual designs.
I am involved with the AIA Denver Housing Committee where I helped plan the second annual How to Work with an Architect event for Architecture Month 2009. I also volunteer on a continuous basis for different outreach programs through my church as well as other charitable organizations.
I enjoy anything having to do with the outdoors and water; swimming, jet-skiing, hiking, basketball, softball, fast-pitching, batting cages, city biking, walking the dog, happy hour with friends, coffee shops, bargain shopping, cooking, jogging at Wash Park, spending time with family, trying new restaurants, picnicking, and of course traveling.


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(Actually these number far, far more than ten but I'm trying to keep it simple here…)
So, most of my writing time in 2016 to date has been spent writing first drafts. From January to April I wrote a MG book for Chicken House, provisionally called "The Sky Chasers" which is based around the story of the very first hot air balloon flight over Paris. Then, when I'd caught my breath, I started my next book for Faber, " Letters From The Lighthouse" which, set in WW2, follows the adventures of a girl called Olive who's evacuated to a strange village in Devon.
I find first drafts rather like pulling teeth, but one part of it I LOVE is the research. So, without further ado, here are Ten Things I learned whilst writing these two books…
The Sky Chasers
- That the Montgolfier brothers didn't actually know much about science when designing their hot air balloon prototype. Its success had quite a lot to do with luck.
- That Marie Antoinette had a model farm at Versailles where she kept immaculately groomed sheep and ducks etc as pets.
- That the majority of duels weren't fought to the death. Sometimes it was considered bravery enough just to turn up and show willing!
- It took 2000 buttons to hold the prototype balloon canopy together.
- When the balloon first flew, it came down in a field where farm workers attacked it with pitchforks.
Letters From The Lighthouse
- Many lighthouses were turned off during WW2, only operating periodically when ships were known to be passing.
- At the beginning of the war in 1939, most children were evacuated from London with their teachers/schools. Those who remained behind had little -if any- education.
- Animals from London's zoos were evacuated before any of the children.
- Due to rationing, bananas were very rare, so people would use mashed parsnips + banana flavouring as a substitute.
- In the 1940s, many rural homes still didn't have mains electricity.Radios were charged by batteries, light and heat came from oil/coal, and chamber pots were still used, especially at night!


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Vasyl Lomachenko features among Matt Macklin's top five pound-for-pound boxers but there is no room for Oleksandr Usyk.
Katie Taylor will establish herself as the world's best female fighter within the next 12 months, says Sky Sports expert Matthew Macklin.
Callum Johnson produced the ideal victory over Sean Monaghan as he returned to America with a third-round stoppage win, says Matthew Macklin.
Matthew Macklin likes what he sees in Ted Cheeseman but warns him not to over-look European champion, Sergio Garcia.
It will be a make-or-break year for many of boxing's rising stars but who do our Panel believe will have what it takes to rise above the rest.
Katie Taylor has staked her claim as the 'No 1 superstar in women's boxing' after another dominant world title defence, says Sky Sports expert Matthew Macklin.
Katie Taylor, Demetrius Andrade and Tevin Farmer are all in world title action on a packed night in Boston so we asked Matthew Macklin to analyse the bumper bill.
Matthew Macklin calls the four main fights in Worlds Collide and can see Gavin McDonnell bringing a world title back to the UK.
Matthew Macklin is the latest to give us his P4P list, with Vasyl Lomachenko, Mikey Garcia and Terence Crawford battling it out at the top.
Matt Macklin believes "a star has been born" after watching Lewis Ritson savagely win the British title outright on a sensational homecoming night in Newcastle.
As Tony Bellew and David Haye prepare to do battle for a second time, our panel of experts discuss what tactics both will bring to The O2.
Matthew Macklin believes Katie Taylor is "one of the most exciting fighters in the world" after watching the Irish star unify world titles in Brooklyn.
Anthony Joshua vs Joseph Parker is just hours away, so our experts have provided their predictions for the outcome.
Joseph Parker can use nerves to his advantage in his world heavyweight unification clash with Anthony Joshua, says Matthew Macklin.
Matthew Macklin believes Dillian Whyte is getting better with every fight as the heavyweight closes on a world title shot.
Matthew Macklin believes Conor McGregor is already Ireland's biggest star as he and thousands of fans are heading to Las Vegas.
Ahead of Mikey Garcia's super-lightweight showdown with Adrien Broner, our panel of experts discuss whether the Californian can become the next Golden Boy stateside...
Kal Yafai should set his sights on the other world champions after sparking a golden era for boxing in Birmingham, says Matthew Macklin.
Matthew Macklin was full of praise as Birmingham finally celebrated world-title success with super-flyweight star Kal Yafai.
Matthew Macklin came close to bringing a world title back to Birmingham and believes Kal Yafai will achieve that goal on Saturday.


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