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Scope of the policy
This policy applies to the work of Kibworth & District U3A (hereafter 'K&D U3A'). The policy sets out the requirements that K&D U3A has to gather personal information for membership purposes. The policy details how personal information will be gathered, stored and managed in line with data protection principles and the General Data Protection Regulation. The policy is reviewed on an ongoing basis by K&D U3A committee members to ensure that we are compliant. This policy should be read in tandem with K&D U3A's Privacy Policy.
Why this policy exists
This data protection policy ensures that K&D U3A:
General guidelines for committee members and group leaders
Data protection principles
The General Data Protection Regulation identifies key data protection principles:
Principle 1 - Personal data shall be processed lawfully, fairly and in a transparent manner.
Principle 2 - Personal data can only be collected for specified, explicit and legitimate purposes and not further processed in a manner that is incompatible with those purposes; further processing for archiving purposes in the public interest, scientific or historical research purposes or statistical purposes shall not be considered to be incompatible with the initial purposes.
Principle 3 - The collection of personal data must be adequate, relevant and limited to what is necessary in relation to the purposes for which they are processed.
Principle 4 – Personal data held should be accurate and, where necessary, kept up to date; every reasonable step must be taken to ensure that personal data that are inaccurate are erased or rectified without delay.
Principle 5 – Personal data must kept in a form which permits identification of data subjects for no longer than is necessary for the purposes for the which the personal data are processed; personal data may be stored for longer periods insofar as the personal data will be processed solely for archiving purposes in the public interest , scientific or historical research purposes or statistical purposes subject to implementation of the appropriate technical and organisational measures required by the GDPR in order to safeguard the rights and freedoms of individuals;.
Principle 6 - Personal data must be processed in a manner that ensures appropriate security of the personal data, including protection against unauthorised or unlawful processing and against accidental loss, destruction or damage, using appropriate technical or organisational measures.
Lawful, fair and transparent data processing
K&D U3A requests personal information from potential members and members for membership applications and for sending communications about their involvement with K&D U3A. The forms used to request personal information will contain a privacy statement informing potential members and members as to why the information is being requested and what the information will be used for. The lawful basis for obtaining member information is due to the contractual relationship that the U3A has with individual members. In addition members will be asked to provide consent for specific processing purposes. U3A members will be informed as to who they need to contact should they wish for their data not to be used for specific purposes for which they have provided consent. Where these requests are received they will be acted upon promptly and the member will be informed as to when the action has been taken.
Processed for Specified, Explicit and Legitimate Purposes
Members will be informed as to how their information will be used and the Committee of K&D U3A will seek to ensure that member information is not used inappropriately. Appropriate use of information provided by members will include:
K&D U3A will ensure that group leaders are made aware of what would be considered appropriate and inappropriate communication. Inappropriate communication would include sending U3A members marketing and/or promotional materials from external service providers.
K&D U3A will ensure that members' information is managed in such a way as to not infringe an individual members rights which include:
Adequate, Relevant and Limited Data Processing
Members of K&D U3A will only be asked to provide information that is relevant for membership purposes. This will include:
Where additional information may be required, such as health-related information, this will be obtained with the specific consent of the member who will be informed as to why this information is required and the purpose that it will be used for.
Where K&D U3A organises a trip or activity that requires next of kin information to be provided, a legitimate interest assessment will have been completed in order to request this information. Members will be made aware that the assessment has been completed.
Photographs are classified as personal data. Where group photographs are being taken members will be asked to step out of shot if they don't wish to be in the photograph. Otherwise consent will be obtained from members in order for photographs to be taken and members will be informed as to where photographs will be displayed. Should a member wish at any time to remove their consent and to have their photograph removed then they should contact the Newsletter Editor to advise that they no longer wish their photograph to be displayed.
Accuracy of Data and Keeping Data up to Date
K&D U3A has a responsibility to ensure members' information is kept up to date. Members will be informed to let the membership secretary know if any of their personal information changes. In addition, on an annual basis the membership renewal process will provide an opportunity for members to inform K&D U3A as to any changes in their personal information.
Accountability and Governance
The U3A Committee are responsible for ensuring that the U3A remains compliant with data protection requirements and can evidence that it has. Where consent is required for specific purposes then evidence of this consent (either electronic or paper) will be obtained and retained securely. The U3A Committee will ensure that new members joining the Committee receive an induction into the requirements of GDPR and the implications for their role. K&D U3A will also ensure that group leaders are made aware of their responsibilities in relation to the data they hold and process. Committee Members shall also stay up to date with guidance and practice within the U3A movement and shall seek additional input from the Third Age Trust National Office should any uncertainties arise. The Committee will review data protection and who has access to information on a regular basis as well as reviewing what data is held. When Committee Members and Group Conveners relinquish their roles, they will be asked to either pass on data to those who need it and/or delete data.
Secure Processing
K&D U3A committee members have a responsibility to ensure that data is both securely held and processed. This will include:
Information Access Request
U3A members are entitled to request access to their information that is held by K&D U3A. The request needs to be received in the form of a written request to the Treasurer and Membership Secretary of K&D U3A. On receipt of the request, the request will be formally acknowledged and dealt with expediently (the legislation requires that information should generally be provided within one month) unless there are exceptional circumstances as to why the request cannot be granted. K&D U3A will provide a written response detailing all information held on the member. A record shall be kept of the date of the request and the date of the response.
Data Breach Notification
Were a data breach to occur, action shall be taken to minimise the harm. This will include ensuring all K&D U3A committee members are aware that a breach had taken place and how the breach occurred. The committee shall then seek to rectify the cause of the breach as soon as possible to prevent any further breaches. The Chair of K&D U3A shall contact National Office within 24 hours of the breach occurring to notify of the breach. A discussion would take place between the Chair and National Office as to the seriousness of the breach, action to be taken and, where necessary, the Information Commissioner's Office would be notified. The committee shall also contact the relevant U3A members to inform them of the data breach and actions taken to resolve the breach.
Where a U3A feels that there has been a breach by K&D U3A, a committee member will ask the member to provide an outline of their concerns. If the initial contact is by telephone, the committee member will ask K&D U3A member to follow this up with an email or a letter detailing their concern. The alleged breach will then be investigated by members of the committee who are not in any way implicated in the breach. Where the committee needs support or if the breach is serious they should notify National Office. The member should also be informed that they can report their concerns to National Office if they don't feel satisfied with the response from K&D U3A. Breach matters will be subject to a full investigation, records will be kept and all those involved notified of the outcome.
Policy review date: June 2019

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A Letter to Readers
A letter to our Readers
When I started this venture SSDG, I had maybe fifty emails collected, a few dozen more from a collaborative opt-in and a few friends cheering me on in the background. This "thing" I envisioned was broad, but I started it because I knew that if I was sitting alone in my office late at night struggling with finding solutions to my client's problems in Squarespace, that there was no way I was alone.
At the start of SSDG, I never thought it would be where it is today, because it's not the SSDG I envisioned, at least from the start. Now, don't get me wrong, where I built it isn't bad, it just jumped off from my own path and on to a highway of "what you are supposed to do". I tried all the things, for what? To bring in the income so that I could put more time into SSDG, but what I never thought would happen is that I would be running it mostly alone. I don't mean admin work, or even help with parts, I mean the core; business building, writing content, deciding on things part. I failed in this respect. I sent out tons of proposals and emails to those I thought would be good partners, and it was never a "I don't want to work with you," kind of thing, more a "I don't have time for that currently". So I pushed on.
At some point, I decided that I would change the kind of things I was teaching, which ultimately was my demise, and savior. Last summer I took the mini-course and made a few full length courses because I realized you, my members, needed it. Those courses, those core teachings were what made me continuing SSDG possible. They are beloved by so many of you, and I cherish every email, new website, css edit and new client that each of you get, because I know that many of those core values from the CSS and Process course are helpful. I hope they impart some wisdom that I had to learn the hard way.
Ultimately, these are what kept me going, but I knew last fall that things had changed to a point I couldn't keep up with them, so I pulled back on design a bit and put more time into SSDG. This also wasn't the best choice, in that what allowed me to be a good mentor was working IN Squarespace with clients, vs. ONLY doing teaching/mentoring. That wasn't the right balance, I felt like the road just crumbled below me and I had nothing to write about. So as you know, I changed it up to quarterly courses, which allow me to put in real time and not feel like things are being rushed.
So here's where the real meat to this email comes into play. We closed paid membership to SSDG this past month. SSDG as a community and group is still in full swing, I will continue to create content, in fact I hope to still put just as much time into SSDG, but a few things have changed, as you probably can tell — even my trying to pull back some from SSDG still wasn't a good solution. I can't give as much time to members as I want to, and create amazing content.
What changed? For the most part what changed is the paid aspect of membership. You might be thinking? Why in the H. E. Double Hockey Sticks would you get rid of your passive income. Because it was far more than passive, it was while FABULOUS and rewarding, I was being sucked dry by the constant (internal) need to solve everyone's problems.
So why do it then? I sat and reflected back on what I wanted when this all started, which was a community of designers that aren't afraid of sharing their knowledge because they know that helping each other means better designs, better designs mean more happy clients, more happy clients means MORE happy clients, and the cycle just brings us all up.
From an audience perspective you will see my focus shift a lot more to this space here, pretty good for you right? We have some incredible thing in store for the next few months, and I can't wait to tell you about them.
I hope you stick around, and understand where these things are coming from. We will be doing a lot more publicly, and be able to provide MORE and interesting things.
A few other things you might have noticed.
1. Site Showcase is now on it's own blog area (so we can filter by template!)
2. The Directory App is open, and we have added almost twenty new members! Woo!
3. We have simplified, reorganized this website. The main goal of this Marie Kondo-ing of this site was to do just as she teaches (actually I haven't read the book), to find happiness in each aspect of this project. By no means was it ever meant to replace my studio work, just supplement it with awesome people! So back to that as our focus :)
Join us in the SSDG Directory and Slack Community!
Happy Monday Everyone and thanks for going on this journey with us!


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Owners say Mill City Athletic Club will be a 'home base' for the store's 400-person racing community
The Mill City Athletic Club has the look of an old-school health club, from century-old collegiate plaques on the wall to lockers that look like they came out of a 1970s recreation center.
What's missing? All the workout equipment.
The health club, set for a Friday grand opening, is located above Mill City Running and its members aren't working out much inside, but on the streets and trails outside. Rather than a fitness center, co-owner Jeff Metzdorff describes the concept as a "home base" for the store's 400-strong racing team, as well as a place to host events, co-working tenants and the store's employees.
Or, as he calls it, "the way-out-there concept that we have no idea if it's going to work or not but we're going to try it."
"We have an amazing community, but it's so big that we really needed some additional room. We couldn't continue to do what we're doing in our existing space," he said.
The club occupies the second story of the retailer's building on Hennepin Avenue in the Nicollet Island-East Bank neighborhood. Metzdorff and Bekah, his wife and business partner, have transformed the space from an apartment into a vintage rec room with a kitchen, seating, lockers and a versatile event space. A nutritionist and a massage therapist rent out part of the 2,000-square-foot space as well.
Metzdorff said they needed a place to bring members of the store's racing team, a community of several hundred runners who've paid an annual $55 fee to get store discounts, access to group races, a runner singlet and other benefits. Access to the club will come at no additional cost to members. So far, they've hosted yoga classes tailored for runners and Metzdorff said they plan to rent it out for events.
"You've got somebody trying to get fitted for shoes when 100 people come back. It just started to inhibit business. So, let's bring it up here. It's so rare you get an opportunity to expand your existing footprint and have something that's this beautiful sitting right above you," he said.
The Mill City Running community has come a long way since it opened five years ago. The shop, which focuses on running shoes, apparel and accessories, began hosting group runs soon after it opened. Metzdorff said their location near the riverfront, lakes and trails is a "catalyst" for growth.
"We were lucky if we would get four people to show up. A lot of the times it'd be my wife, her mother and then two people going on these group runs. We're so fortunate that these runs have grown," he said.
Mill City Running will use the space as a pop-up shop for specialty brands largely on weekends. The first one will be Tracksmith, a Boston-based premium running apparel maker that typically sells straight to consumers. Metzdorff said the store offers wares from specialty brands runners can't found in most retailers, such as Vancouver, Canada-based lululemon.
"From an insider point of view, it's huge. Within the industry, getting a brand like Tracksmith definitely turns heads," he said.
The Mill City Athletic Club, at 411 E. Hennepin Ave., will open Friday, June 8 with a free event with Tracksmith CEO Matt Taylor from 7 p.m.–9 p.m.


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Saturday was my first real photography gig at a bridal shower (and the client's wedding I'll shoot will be in November). It is exciting and new--I'm so used to shooting my kids, my things, my house. It is a different and thrilling experience. I'll share some photos soon from the day.
A long run this morning (I'm a month away from my big race!) and a picnic at church to follow. It feels like we're halfway through summer and halfway into fall. I love this weather!
Happy Labor Day!
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Residents evacuate ahead of Isaac, others stay
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Meernda and Corena Cecsl flew to Houston on Saturday, planning to drive to New Orleans for 14 days of music, crowds and fun. Instead, they arrived to news of a tropical storm that later became a hurricane. "We thought, maybe it's not as big as Katrina.
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We have fire ants in our front yard. Mom got a real nasty bite from one.
What's a good way of keeping them off our yard permanently?
We have fire ants in our front yard. Mom got a real nasty bite from one.
What's a good way of keeping them off our yard permanently?
Only saw a few ants, but I've killed hundreds of larvae. They don't seem to be near food, just underneath stuff, especially paper. They seem to appear out of nowhere as well. I don't know if it is fly larvae and the ants were eating it or if it is the carpenter ant larvae. If it's the carpenter ant larvae, why are they on my floor? why not in their nest? Help please. Thanks.
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I have determined that what I am dealing with is in fact carpenter ants. I live in a heavy forested area, and do believe the main colony is out "there". I have a pretty good idea where to start with baits, but need some ideas on nontoxic solutions? I have 2 dogs, the neighborhood has other dogs that come roaming from time to time, and of course other wildlife that I do not want harmed. Ideas?
I heard there was a 'termite' mesh that could be added to the exterior. I also know about not having water or plants with in a few feet of my home. I want to make sure my home is going to last for along time. I live in an area that has formosa termites. What are my options (least expensive to most expensive).
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Asking because I get bit by fire ants and I break out in hives all over. Wanting to make sure I won't break out from them also.
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I have tried traps and spray and poison, they still live with me. I can't seem to get rid of them. Any ideas?


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I'm not sure what happened. Each week I get a report detailing the average number of people visiting this blog. A few months ago the average was 12. I'm totally serious. It was a blow to my ego that I could call more people on the phone faster than getting people to read my blog. But, I was OK with that. Then after a few months and some emails promoting my blog my average went up to 26. I was pumped up. Then this morning my weekly report came in. My average went up to 91. I had to check the figures three times. Then I thought, crap. I haven't written anything new in a few days.
Welcome all new readers. Please feel free to express yourselves. I'm Mark. And I am here to entertain you, make you think, and make myself feel important by blogging.
I'll blog about anything really. Feel free to view older posts. In fact, I am taking credit for Obama being elected. I think this blog pushed his big car over the hump. My blog was like the little Who JoJo who "Yopped!" in the story "Horton Hears A Who". Oprah gets the big credit, but those of us here know the real truth. I'm just waiting for Obama to call with a cabinet post for me.
I try to point out things I find humorous in the world. Recently, you might have seen the following Sarah Palin turkey video:
What is hilarious, to me, is the guy doing his job in the back. He's doing his job, not a pretty job, but he seems to really be curious about what Palin is saying. He could just as easily be a barista in a Starbucks making a tall frappe latte. Gotta love Alaska.
At this blog all comments are welcome. We have some regulars. My brother, Scott, cousin Linda, Bill, an anonymous poster called CFandI, Tara, and lately Mar. We throw down, but always being respectful of each other. When my brother comments you can tell he's envious of my blogging success (whatever that means).
Lastly, I encourage you to tell your friends about things blog. My ultimate goal is to be discovered by Oprah. I can't do it without your help. So forward this blog to Bill Gates and he will send you either two tickets to Disney World or a Tommy Hilfiger shirt.


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The workshops
Rahima examines the silver jewelry which was manufactured in the NAZO jewelry workshop in Ahmad Shah Baba Meyna. Are they good enough for the sale? The finely crafted pieces of jewelry are weighted before a price is ascertained.
How did the workshops develop?
Most of the women aim at continuing to meet up even after the training program so that they don't end up exercising the achieved job expertise at home and in isolation. This could also help to improve their domestic circumstances through new social contacts.
During our job training experience of almost 15 years it turned out that analphabets usually need more time than 1 or 2 years to achieve full independency, which empowers them to trade their products themselves. Learning the trade is not a problem at all, but independent merchandising of the products requires a lot more time.
This is why the concept of the workshop was developed: it gives the women the opportunity to continue working within the safe space of the NAZO center, that means: they can continue to leave their houses every day to work within the group and don't have to return to their houses to work there isolated any longer. The groups have been sharing their knowledge for years and support each other – in short: the workshops promote the progress of the women while strengthening their network.
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!!!SIX PACK ABS!!! How to muscle gain and lose fat FAST!!! Part 2 (Brandon Carter)
Go to BuildMuscleBurnFat.info myFREE workout plan Build Muscle and Burn Fat FAST AS HELL! Keys to getting a six pack: You can have the greatest, most muscular set of abs in the world, but if they are blanketed by a layer of body fat, who cares. In order to rid yourself of the extra body fat around your midsection, you need to incorporate effective cardio sessions into your fitness plan. You cannot spot-reduce the midsection by doing extra ab exercises like crunches or sit-ups. You first must burn off the body fat through proper cardio to properly define the area. Abdominal training by itself will not do much. Cardio needs to be intense enough to do the trick. Three to four sessions a week of intense jogging, running, the Stairmaster, the elliptical, jumping rope, or biking should be enough to get the process in gear. Swimming, hiking, and taking aerobics classes are beneficial as well. Nothing beats jogging or running. It is the most intense, efficient, and effective method of burning calories. If running outside hurts your joints, try running inside on a treadmill or outside on a dirt path. It definitely is easier on the body. Again, you NEED three to four intense cardio sessions a week to help create a calorie deficit and help rid the body of the fat that covers your abs. Proper Nutrition: Do not sabotage your results in the gym by giving yourself a passport to pig out. Ridding the body of fat once and for all is accomplished by proper nutrition more so than <b>…<b>
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Guys, if you have questions… please ask on MY NEW CHANNEL Vitality Advocate. www.youtube.com Thanks! I will answer everything you need to know there. My IMPROVED ab routine – youtu.be Best Tip for 8-Pack Abs – youtu.be Okay, this is the ab routine Ive been doing for almost a year now. Its very effective, and the best way to get sexy abs fast. I do it every other day. A full routine is 25 reps with each position = 250 total reps. 4 sets = 1000 reps. Takes about 30 minutes with resting. A few hints unmentioned: Start off doing a number of reps you can handle. No sense in going extreme if you cant finish all the movements consecutively. Next is always breathe ALL the way out when your abs are flexed. Im breathing but you can hardly hear it on the video. Breathing is crucial to building abdominal mass and volume. Feel free to comment your questions, and Ill answer as best I can. This will build you the 8-pack you always wanted. Check out my other videos on my new facebook page: www.facebook.com Ask any question you want. Im always online!
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My NEW 8-pack ab video: bit.ly Finally launched my website: www.vitalityadvocate.com Got into a conversation with a friend of mine today about how some athletes have 6 pack abs, and others have 8 pack abs. He was saying its genetics. Maybe it is, maybe its not. But when I look at every anatomy illustration, I see 8 segments of abdominal muscles. This means those with 6 packs, simply arent targeting the whole muscle range. So heres a video tip on 1 method of bringing the 8 pack out! Kind of embarrassed about this video, but oh well.


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Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Mexico-To Dos and not To Dos
If you're anything like me, you consider yourself an unofficial expert on a place after you've visited it once. Clearly, I am not an expert on barely anything but I wanted to share some of my experience on the West coast of Mexico since my usual dive is on the opposite coast.
Most people think of Mexico as Cancun, and I don't blame them! Cancun has beautiful beaches, great nightlife and enough tequila to satisfy even the thirstiest of travelers. Cancun and Playa Del Carmen will always have a special place in my heart and is such a consistent, reliable vacation spot that I almost feel like I should get a weekend home there.
But the west coast of Mexico is a new experience for me and I wanted to share our personal trip selections for anyone else that might want to switch things up for their next trip south of the border!
1. Lodging
We stayed in a beautiful cliff-side resort called Las Brisas. My main pain point with Las Brisas is the entire building is painted a heavy shade of burnt sienna. While I am sure there are orange fans out there (that aren't me) it's a LOT to be surrounded by on a daily basis. Also, the interior designer in me likes clean, crisp white walls or pops of color. Of course, I wasn't entirely disappointed as the large stairway leading down to the hotels 2 main restaurants was a vivid, hot pink that made my heart flutter every time I traipsed down it to go to eat a delicious meal.
The hotel was perfectly situated on the cliff so it was half in the jungle but also oceanside. The way the rooms are setup, every room has a balcony, hammock and gorgeous ocean view. Since it's set up on the cliff, the 1st floor is actually floor 10, sitting 10 stories above sea level. The other exceptional thing about the resort is that it had a beach, surrounding us were rocky outcrops and cliffs that other resorts and apartments sat on with sadly no access to the ocean. Although, I had quite the experience being tossed around in the waves so if you're like me, grab a lounge chair and drink from your coconut instead of being devoured by the Pacific.
2. Food
The food was so good. I've had my fair share of all-inclusive hotels in various locales and I do NOT recommend them. What you think you are making up for in money, you are paying for in quality. I have never enjoyed a meal at an all-inclusive resort (except for at Le Blanc which can't even really be grouped into the same category as others). So even though I had to pay for my food, drinks and other items separate from my lodging, the cost ended up only slightly more than what I would have paid at an all-inclusive and I actually enjoyed every meal, glass of wine and margarita that I purchased. We ate at every restaurant that was open, unfortunately the Brisas II beach-front restaurant was closed because it was low season and not enough guests to justify a full staff. But we had a great breakfast at the breakfast buffet, fabulous pool-side food at their pool restaurant and amazing food at the El Mexicana restaurant along with really decent italian at Il Portofino! Make sure you grab a cup of cafe de olla at the breakfast buffet, it will convince you that all other coffee you've ever enjoyed is swill.
If you're downtown, in Ixtapa, head to Casa Morelos for a delicious dinner and strong drinks before dancing the night away around the corner at Mentiritas where the dj takes requests (even if all of the songs you request are Beyoncé, he will still take them and play them and only act slightly annoyed)
Our original plan was to go to a "music bar" so we could force Mike to serenade us on guitar but we walked by it three times before we realized that sadly..it burned down.
3. Out and About
Downtown Ixtapa is just a short distance away from Las Brisas. While there are hotels that sit primarily on the main drag of Ixtapa, ours was slightly off the beaten path so we could avoid the touristy hustle and bustle. Downtown Ixtapa is a smaller version of the tourist mecca that is Playa Del Carmen and Cancun. There is a small, open air artisan vendor market and several restaurants, bars and cafes with constant glowing balloon covered cart rides around the strip with happy glowing music to satiate any typical tourist style needs you have.
If you get sick, there are tiny local clinics tucked away through the backdoor of pharmacies with a "doctor" who speaks limited english but with the help of google translate can help you with your ailments. Truth be told, my companion was a bit under the weather so we went and she treated her and gave her prescriptions to recuperate her for under $50. Funny enough, I decided to ask if they had a Mexican equivalent to Advair there which is my asthma medicine that costs close to $400 in the states. They had an option with the same ingredients and even the same coloring for $50 each. I bought two. Now, while I CANNOT condone picking up any sort of shady pharmaceutical in any foreign country I can report back on my own personal experience and let you know that not only has the Mexican asthma medicine not killed me yet, I actually haven't had to use my $400 American counterpart at any time recently. Again, I'm not telling you to go buy drugs from someone in Mexico...but it worked for me! (disclaimer #2-don't buy drugs in Mexico, especially don't buy drugs in Mexico and tell people that Rachel from The One Moment Events told you to)
Since the wedding venue was in nearby Playa Larga, we ended up out in downtown Zihuatanejo for most of our days and it definitely has more of a "in the mix" type of vibe. There is a bar called Bandidos that every taxi driver knows and for an incredibly reasonable 75 pesos will take you directly there where you can mingle with other tourists or head off to the downtown market or grab street tacos and bump elbows with the locals. Again, this area is a pseudo-tourist haven but also includes the local markets where everyone from around town goes to do their regular shopping. If you can, grab some tacos al pastor while perusing the shops and make a stop by pastelería La Boquita for the most delicious pastries you've ever consumed in your entire life. Try one of everything, they are only about .$50 each so you can stock up for your whole trip for under $10 and even bring some back home (as long as there is no fresh fruit on them!)
If you're heading to the market in Zihuatanejo, make sure you bring plenty of pesos! There are infinite stalls to browse and gorgeous hand-made items in every one of them. No one takes credit card here but everyone haggles so be prepared to negotiate if you're not happy with the price of something. If you spend the day there, head over to La Panga for some casual, open-air dining at dusk on fresh made pork and chicken tamales and listen to the mariachi band that can often be found there on Friday night! Also, if you are heading back to the hotel around sunset, ask your taxi driver to take you the backway via Escénica La Majahua if possible. This road takes you high up along the cliffside to connect you to the main road and offers the most gorgeous views of the ocean and setting sun if you can time it right. It turns out we found this out via a very happy accident as it was already dark out and we (I) thought our taxi driver was actually taking us in a different direction from the hotel and was going to subsequently murder us. Turns out he was just a really nice old man who knew the backroads. I now feel awful for speaking loudly about strangling him if he was planning on killing us, he really was sweet.
4. Things NOT to do
Now we come to the part I promised you-to DON'TS. While most of our experience was phenomenal, there were a few hiccups that I would advise against!
Firstly, taking a taxi is the recommended. Driving in Mexico is VERY different than driving in the US. You're still on the right side of the road but for some reason things are chaotic, street signs vary and in all honesty the taxi trips are so cheap it's totally worth it. Trust the locals to get you where you need to go, even if you think they are about to murder you. Just be vigilant...head on a swivel!
Take out pesos either before or when you get to the airport, there will be a small bank fee if you get pesos out at the ATM (less than $4USD) but it's worth it to have all of it beforehand, take out more than what you need, you can always convert it back before or after you return. I had to get money out 3 separate times because I kept wanting to buy things and also understanding that cash is king in the small towns!
Don't forget to pack bug spray and sun screen! You can of course buy these things at the local hotel shop or downtown pharmacies but it's cheaper and easier to have it brought with you. Bugs are vicious in the centrally located areas, especially since we are in the jungle and the sun is brutal no matter where you are-come prepared!
Don't just rely on wifi. It's totally fine if you want to shut off and disconnect from the world, but if you are going down for more than a few days and you do plan on going out, it's really best to have some method of communication turned on so in case you or someone gets lost you can text or call. My personal phone plan is $4 a day to transfer my usual plan over or you can do the international for a month for about $30. Again, this may vary depending upon your carrier but you really don't want to get stuck negotiating a piece of artwork at the market and not understand the cost and conversion rate. You can also use your phone for google translate to tell taxi drivers where to take you, ask for help, or just in general try to pretend you know what you're talking about.
This one is a personal one-don't get in the water. Before you freak out, again let me reiterate that is totally objective and my personal preference. If you're an East Coast gal like me, you will NOT be prepared for what the pacific ocean has to offer you. When you're standing in the water and 6 foot waves start crashing into and/or attempting to drown you, you will not have a good time. Also, your bathing suit will be FULL of sand, I mean enough sand to build a sand cottage, maybe not quite a sand castle, but definitely some sort of bungalow. Try to wear a two piece if possible and have a buddy help you scoop the buckets of sand out of all the mysterious places it settles inside of your suit. When you think you got it all, you haven't-try again.
Seriously though, be careful. The riptide and current is strong especially in the coves that are flanked by the rocky outcrops. There was a beautiful place of black rock that had black crabs scurrying across every time we walked by. One moment there is 3 feet of water and the next there is none, within seconds huge waves come crashing up against the rock and would batter your puny human skin if you attempted to hang out there. There are lifeguards on duty during certain hours, one of whom was kind enough to take Tracy out during his lunch break and essentially save her life from the brutal ocean (I'm exaggerating slightly) but if you don't know how to swim or are a weak swimmer or just terrified of sharks and don't trust your friends to save your life-maybe just go to the pool.
We decided to treat ourselves to "spa" appointments while we were there. Mind you, don't expect the most luxurious experience. This is quite literally a hair salon with 2 small harsh white back rooms, drop ceilings and flourescent lighting for massage space. While we did end up happy with our hair styles for the most part, the atmosphere was less than relaxing for the massage-maybe hold off on this until you get back home!
Don't forget how to say your room number in spanish! Memorize this! I have a hard enough time remembering my room number in english so when I had to repeatedly say "catorce vente cuatro" I would always trip up and forget until of course our last day when I had mastered the number 1424 and is now burned into my memory for all of my life. You will be asked by the guard at the gate, the restaurant servers, the front desk, the beach for drinks and almost any other place in and around the resort. If you don't understand what someone is asking you, it's most likely your room number so just say that on repeat until they give up and just bring you a margarita.
Be prepared to walk. At Las Brisas the elevators are on one end of the resort and the pool is on the other. This is great if you were like me and consumed as many tacos as you could every day like a ravenous honey badger. But 8 flights of steep stairs are also quite daunting.
Overall, my experience in Mexico was great. There is definitely a different vibe than the East Coast of Mexico and you can sense it mostly with the landscape, mountainous peaks and valleys, windy roads along the cliff and the thick jungle intersecting abruptly with cacti. Don't go to Mexico with expectations-good or bad. Just go and experience it and take it all in. Be safe but have fun. Let yourself enjoy the surroundings and don't get murdered by the ocean. If you follow that structure, you will love it!


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The extreme truffle experience
Including 4 course long table lunch - $185
11.00am – 3.00pm
Winter - June to August – see our calendar for dates.
*Maximum 20 persons
Our signature tour - This is one of our most popular farm experiences – A truly nose to paddock affair. If there's a marriage made in winter heaven - it is a Truffledore Pinot Noir coupled with Cradle Country farm truffle…
Cradle Country Farm is the only truffière to offer you a genuine hunt and harvest on site at the Truffle farm – where everyone has the chance to get down and dirty to unearth their very own 'Black Diamonds'.
With our intimate group of truffle enthusiasts, our day starts as we gather by the roaring fire in our bespoke Truffledore for a catch up. Introductions out of the way, we recite our Ode to The Truffledore and toast to a successful hunt with a glass of sherry or port to warm the cockles of our hearts. From there we gear up, don our scarves and boots, grab our baskets, call in the hunting dogs and it's off to the Truffière. Once there, you will learn the art of hunting, dog handling and harvesting and have the chance to dig up the elusive, the expensive and the extraordinarily delicious black winter truffle.
Baskets full, we trundle back to The Truffledore to enjoy the bounty of our harvest in the longest of long table lunches. You will be surrounded by thousands of dollars of truffle and enjoy the wafting aroma as you sit down for your four course long table lunch with lashings of freshly harvested truffle.
Every year we are luring more truffle lovers and new truffle recruits from across Australia and beyond as our reputation grows for producing some of the most aromatic truffles in the world. Come and join us down on the farm, where our hospitality is as warm as our Truffledore fire.


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Life is Strange Episode 1 Now Free July 21, 2016Posted by Maniac in Game News.
Life is Strange is without a doubt one of the best games released last year. It went beyond what we traditionally viewed as a game and rewrote the book on the adventure genre. Today, everyone will get the chance to play the first part of the game on their platform of choice completely free of charge. That's right, Life is Strange Episode 1 is free starting today.
The other four episodes of the game are already out and can be purchased at retail or in a digital Season Pass.
Life is Strange is out now on PC, Xbox One, PS3, PS4 and Xbox 360.
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|225 g
|soft goat cheese
|40 g
|Parmesan cheese (grated)
|egg yolk
|2 slices
|sourdough bread
|60 g
|pine nuts
|30 g
|1 tsp
|thyme leaves
|honey for serving
Preheat oven to 200°C/400°F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, slice off stems and top one-third of the artichokes. Transfer to boiling water and cook for approx. 15 – 20 min., or until stems are tender when pricked with a knife, then drain.
Cube bread and roughly chop pine nuts. In a large bowl combine bread, pine nuts, softened butter, and thyme leaves and mix until combined. Set aside.
In a small saucepan, warm cream and goat cheese over low heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat, continue to stir, and add egg yolk and Parmesan. Season with pepper to taste.
Scrape out fuzzy center and purple prickly leaves from centers of artichokes. Transfer artichokes to a baking sheet and fill the centers of each halfway with cheese sauce. Sprinkle bread crumb mixture evenly over each.
Bake artichokes at 200°C/400°F for approx. 10 – 15 min., or until cheese is bubbly and breadcrumbs are golden brown. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle with honey. Enjoy!


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"Lloyds Bank" <[email protected]>
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We want to inform you about the transaction and we hope to read back from you at Lloyds Bank Service. And once again thank you for your understanding and effort in making this transaction successful...
We want you to know that your money is now ready to be transferred to your bank account as dated,the money is now rotating in the Polish territory and ready to be credited to your account.And again we will like you to know that an error as occurred in terms of deducting from GEORGE c SUTHERLAND account the sum of 3,440.00 PLN instead of 2,440.00 PLN for the item been bought from you.
We just discovered this week and GEORGE c SUTHERLAND sent us a message telling us that he checked his account and found out that his money as been debited by 3,440.00 PLN instead of 2,440.00 PLN this is where the problem is now and he is busy sending us some mails telling us that his client is really annoyed with this,and we hope this will affect you too,and we don't want this to happen.This transaction can't be canceled any longer, the money as to be credited to your account. And because of the error that occurred during the transaction the transaction as to be on pending till the error as been cleared.
So we are using this forum to let you know that the money cannot yet reflected into your account because of this systematical error and the money cannot be credited back to GEORGE c SUTHERLAND account ( 1,000.00 PLN ) so we are pleading to you that you should return 1,000.00 PLN back to to this address this week through Western Union only and get back to us with the scan receipt of the MTCN, so that by the time you are done with this,we can make the transfer of the 3,440.00 PLN to your own bank account and the money will reflect immediately the error is cleared immediately your bank will alert and you can now cash your Money .
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On offensive jihad, the Arabs have a saying
"This vision of hope is what we firmly believe in,"
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"This vision of hope is what we firmly believe in,"
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"Allah created the heavens and the earth in truth."
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"Allah does not order obscenity, so do you say about Allah what you do not know?"
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"Islam is built upon five pillars."
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"The truth is that happiness is the natural default state of your soul. The kingdom of heaven is within you."
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"Pharaoh fooled his people and they obeyed him. Verily, they were defiant sinners."
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"The new racists attempt to justify their supremacism by the theory of the clash of civilizations."
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"Among all things We created two pairs that perhaps you will remember."
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"The way of Ibrahim was so distinct that God prescribed it for all mankind."
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Water Marbling Event- June 20th
Join us for our newest Fluid Art session….It's time for WATER MARBLING!!
Choose from a variety of fabric paint colors to apply to our custom marbling trays. From there, you will create a beautiful design with various marbling tools. Once you have achieve a pattern you are happy with, we will assist you with placing the silk scarf on your design…and VOILE…you will have just created your own one-of-a-kind piece of wearable art!!
Wine and light snacks will be served at this event.


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Auckland icon lights up for Matariki
The Auckland harbour bridge is again lighting up for a special celebration - this time to mark the Matariki Festival 2018.
The Vector Lights show, which depicts Matariki stars, taniwha, blazing pōhutukawa, giant waka and kauri, launched on July 1 and will run every Friday and Saturday until 21 July.
The light show and soundtrack celebrates the story of Te Kawerau a Maki's arrival in Tāmaki Makaurau and their role as kaitiaki over the Waitākere Ranges and kauri.
The show runs for 10 minutes and repeats on the hour from 6pm every Friday and Saturday through to 21 July.
The Matariki Vector Lights show was designed by Mandy Lights in collaboration with Te Kawerau a Maki as part of a smart energy partnership between Vector and Auckland Council in collaboration with the NZ Transport Agency.
The Matariki Festival 2018 runs from 30 June to 22 July - click here for a full list of festival events in Auckland.


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UC Browser, owned by China's Alibaba group, has become one of the most widely used mobile web browser in many emerging markets over the years. According to reports, the app has been among the top six most downloaded apps from Google Play in India for the last two years whereas it captures one-third of Pakistan's mobile browser market share. As of July, UC Browser had been installed more than 100 million times worldwide from Google Play Store.
But here comes a disappointing news for UC Browser fans as Google has removed the app from their largest Android apps data bank – Play Store. This was highlighted by app analytics firm App Annie that Google has pulled away UC Browser form the Play Store on November 12. Several users began inquiring about the app's whereabouts earlier this week on Reddit. It was not immediately clear why UC Browser had been pulled from Android's app store.
However, a tweet by Mike Ross, who claims to be a developer at Alibaba Group, made it clear that Google has intentionally pulled UC Browser from the Play Store due to "misleading" and "unhealthy" promotional tactics used by the company to increase the install count of its app.
I work for UC Browser,I got mail today morning it said that UC Browser was temporarily removed from play store for 30 days because it used "Misleading" and "Unhealthy" methods of promotion to increase installs
— Mike Ross (@SKz_14) November 14, 2017
We have checked Play Store; as of now the UC Browser Mini – the light version of the app is still available to download from Google Play. Whereas UC Browser is still available to download on Apple's App Store, Amazon's Android store, and through company's official website.


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Portraiture, a style of photography that captures images of people, usually focuses on the face, although it may include a person"s entire head and shoulders or even the entire body. However, when people think of portraiture photography, they generally think of pictures that focus primarily on the subject"s face.
Portraiture Photography through the Ages
Portraiture photography"s roots go back to painted portraits, the most famous of which is perhaps Leonardo da Vinci"s Mona Lisa. In past centuries, painted portraiture was expensive, meaning that it was reserved mostly for the nobility, rich merchants and other wealthy members of society.
However, with the invention of the camera, portraiture opened up to the masses, especially as photo exposure times shortened. Because initial exposure times were long (taking up to an hour), many subjects of portrait photography had to stay still for extended periods of time. As a result, they tended not to smile, instead holding a stern pose that they could maintain for an hour.
The mass production of personal cameras also changed the way people took portrait pictures. Anyone could now, in theory, take his or her own photo. Nevertheless, capturing yourself at the right angle in the right light is still a tricky business that is often too difficult to do without the aid of a professional portrait photographer.
Catching the Person with Portraiture Photography
While capturing a person"s features is one of the foundations of portraiture, it"s not the only function of this type of photography. True portrait photography must convey something of the subject"s personality.
To effectively do this, portraiture may focus on a particular characteristic, habit or facial feature that serves as a window into the subject"s identity. If done properly, a portrait will lend the viewer a taste of the subject"s personality, even if the subject and viewer have never met.
Portraiture Tips
Portraiture photography ranges from formally posed pictures to candid "in the moment" shots of people at work or play. While most amateur photographers lack a professional studio and lighting, they can nevertheless produce excellent portraiture photos with some practice. Here are some basic portraiture photography tips:
- Know your subject: To capture part of a portraiture subject"s personality, the photographers must know their subjects well. If you don"t know your subject, talk to him or her. Find out about your subjects" goals, interests, jobs and dreams. While some people are shier about revealing this information than others, the way someone answers is another inlet into his or her personality.
- Smiles are optional: Although a smile or laugh is natural for some people, other people look forced or uncomfortable when smiling for a camera. The key is to see what works with the subject"s personality. Smiling is never mandatory: Some of the most powerful portraits are of subjects with solemn, thoughtful or even angry expressions.
- Go portraiture viewing: Studying the features of professional portraits can give you ideas on how best to capture different types of subjects. Both art galleries and photography books offer portraiture spreads. Some publications, such as National Geographic, are well known for powerful and compelling portraiture.While some photographers may play with light, others may find that different colors or compositions within a frame can best enhance their subjects. When you find portraiture photography you like, study it. Look at the angle of the camera, the way the light falls on the subject and the use of props and setting to generate a mood. Could you reproduce this feeling in your own portraiture photography? Attempting to reproduce the feel of professional portraiture is a good way for amateurs to develop their own portraiture styles.
- Play with light, angle and color: Experiment with light and camera angles when you take portraits. See if your subject looks better in soft or bright light. Perhaps your subject looks better with a different camera angle or focus. Manipulating these aspects and seeing how each affects the resulting photo is especially easy with a digital camera, as you can view portraits immediately.Choice of color is also important. While many people are conditioned to use color film, sometimes black-and-white works better for portraiture photography. Black-and-white photos emphasize the play of light and shadow on the subject. Not only does black-and-white film force the viewer to focus on the subject"s expression (without the distraction of color), but it also lends the portrait a classic, timeless quality.
Portraiture Equipment
Because many portraits are close-up shots, a camera with a telephoto lens is a good choice for portraiture photography. While not essential, a tripod is a helpful accessory, as it helps keep the camera steady to reduce the risk of ruining that perfect shot due to shaky hands.
While lighting, flashes and backdrops may be essential for a professional studio, they aren"t necessarily required for amateurs. Often the best examples of amateur portraiture are candid shots, taken as the subjects go about their daily lives.


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Photography Industry 'Stuff' Should Be Omitted From Your Biz Social Media
Complaining on Social Media
I was having a discussion on Facebook a while ago, on the topic of the negative effects of "complaining" on social media pages for photography businesses. Specifically, in regards to the dramas of the photo industry world. The topic was specifically about a certain "rock star" photographer and how this photographer was plagiarizing others. One photographer made a comment about how she agrees with people, but the massive bad mouthing that photographers were doing on their Facebook pages, shouldn't be there and I agree.
While I understand that we tend to vent on social media, your "business name" on social media outlets is not the place for it. I further went on to make the statement that a vast majority of clients do not care about anything industry related so neither positive nor negative "stuff" have a place on your business' social media page.
Some examples of what probably shouldn't be posted:
- Complaining about ANYTHING
- Industry related anything
- Super geeky and "techy" photography stuff
- Conventions or events you are attending or have attended
- Stuff between you and other vendors, that does not directly relate to clients
- Plain old personal stuff that doesn't relate to your biz or clients
- Awards you won
- Education
- Random photog GTG's or networking events
This ruffled more than a couple of feathers, however, I very much stand steadfast in my statement. I think most will agree that there are better ideas, in lieu of posting negative "stuff" to social media. However, I would venture a guess that most disagree in my statement that even positive "stuff" should be left off. I hope to un-ruffle some feathers by the end of this article, so keep reading…
Clients Care About Images And Not Education
Some in that same thread said that posting conferences that they go to, or workshops attended, or continuing education they are taking, or a number of many different learning opportunities they have taken part in, should absolutely be plastered on one's social media. They pointed to the reason for doing so, as it shows they are continuing their education and their clients find that very important.
I make the assertion, that, in fact, a majority of clients don't even know what any of it means and thus do not really care about it. For all they know, you could be making it up. There is really no way for clients to confirm the legitimacy of it and treat it accordingly. I made a very bold statement that goes against the grain of the industry as a whole and that is: at the very core, all clients care about is price, the work you produce and a dash of your personality (in that exact order). Everything else is pretty much of no real concern to clients, including anything industry related. It is why I stand by the belief that unless it is absolutely relevant to your clients or potential clients, it should be omitted. This would include, but not limited to: images, sales, bookings, etc…industry related talk does not fit into that category.
[REWIND: 5 Must Have Items When Attending Photography Workshops & Seminars]
Why I Think That ALL Industry Related Stuff Should Be Left Off
Most will argue that there is no harm in posting a workshop you attended or a class you took. At face value, that does seem to be a very valid point. However, I don't see anything beneficial coming from it. If nothing beneficial will come from it, it should not be mentioned. You run the risk of just cluttering up your social media. With the Internet having such a vast expanse of information, very niche and deeply relevant information is what get people's attention. Anything irrelevant is just cluttering up their "feed" and ultimately your message to them.
Our goal with our social media presence is having people pay attention to what we are "saying." The only thing people pay attention too, is what pertains to them, everything else gets glossed over and skipped. After a while, that becomes the routine and anything that is pertinent to your customer will get skipped over. This includes positive and negative photography industry related information.
It is not their fault, it has been a learned response from all the crap that is thrown at consumers every single day. We begin to train ourselves that certain things show us relevant information and pay attention to it. However, if those same trusted sources begin to post irrelevant information, we begin to skip over it, until we finally just stop paying attention all together. This is the risk that you run when you post anything that clients can not relate to. As much as we don't want to admit it, most clients can not relate to industry centric information.
Negative Talk Should Cease to Exist
Furthermore, posting negative stuff, which is not understood by your clients, comes across as whiny and just in poor taste. One would think that I would not have to mention this. However, on a daily basis, I see photographers complaining or engaging in the industry gossip. It's actually a very interesting double standard.
We have all had jobs where we complain about them or people. It is very natural by allowing it to release pent up frustration. One would think overhearing it would be perfectly understandable. However, that is rarely the case and always comes across in a negative manner. I understand why it happens, most of us as photographers lead fairly lonesome "work" lives and consequently have no one to interact with. Social media is an outlet for us to interact with other photographers, who understand where we are coming from.
The problem is that clients get caught in the cross-hairs and it doesn't bode well for your business and its image. There are so many outlets for photographers that are private and clients will never see. Find these places and utilize those for this sort of interaction, without tarnishing your business' image.
There is one caveat to my belief and that is, education/experience information, absolutely belongs on your website in its own section. This can also, include any sort of bio sections on any social media outlets. That is proper place for it, it is where clients seek out that information. It is tucked away in a nice neat place and they get to see it on their terms…it is not constantly put in front of them involuntarily. It goes from being irrelevant clutter to appreciated information.
With all of that said and before you go, here are some great things that should absolutely be posted:
- Of course your work – keep it fresh and as constant as possible
- Specials you are offering
- Important dates (i.e. when is the last day to order prints for the holidays)
- If you are starting to fill up and only have so many days left in your calendar
- If you have moved to a new location
- Re-shares of any of the vendors you've worked with
- Positive words from clients or vendors (It would be very advantageous to include a photo or two that is directly related to the comment. – i.e. a photo of the person(s) who said those kind words, a photo of the vendor's goods, etc.)
- Share and tag vendors products you took photos of
- If you will be any sort of show (art gallery, bridal show, etc.) with dates & times
- Any contest you are running
I understand that some will disagree with me and still believe that anything related to you becoming a better photographer should be posted. If you are in this camp, think about tweaking it a bit from just a post or some text…make it relate to your clients.
- Show your favorite 3 or 4 images you took from that workshop
- If you found a new product you will start using, show a picture of it and say how your clients will benefit
- If you just have to brag about a new lens you got, because it will allow you offer some amazing style of images, use it on the next shoot and what that actually looks like
- When you pick up the SLR Lounge Lightroom Presets V6 , don't just talk about it, show a before and after picture of it in use
Please do not mistake this for me telling you not to improve your craft. Improving your craft is what is going to keep you booking jobs, furthering your business and being more and more successful. I'm merely suggesting to keep it private and only on a non-client facing mediums. Keeping your business' social media free of industry related "stuff," positive or negative…allows for the best chance to keep people engaged and paying attention to what will convince them to hire you.
What do you think? I know some of you would disagree. Leave a comment and let's discuss.


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Currently, power quality reduction resulting from harmonic wave and reactive power in Chinas electrical power system has become the most prominent problem of Chinas power grid, so more and more attention has been paid to harmonic suppression and reactive power compensation as effective measures to improve power quality. Especially with the implementation of energy conservation and emission reduction policy going deep and the gradual acceleration of smart power grid construction, the scale of the whole reactive power compensation device market is enlarging rapidly, and product quantity and quality have also been improved drastically; meanwhile there are more demands for reactive power compensation devices in many fields.
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Among domestic enterprises, Rongxin Power Electronic Co., Ltd., C-EPRI Science & Technology Group Company and Sieyuan Electric Co., Ltd. enjoy higher popularity in the field of dynamic reactive power compensation. The above-mentioned companies have advantages in TCR-SVC and SVG fields, but no mature technologies in MCSR-SVC. Qingdao Evercontaining Electric Co. Ltd., Shandong Tai Kai Power Electronic Co., Ltd., Beijing Soundpower Science & Technology Co., Ltd. and Shandong Disheng Electron Co., Ltd. also have certain popularity. In 2013, CNY 371.7 billion was invested in nationwide power supply, a year-on-year drop of 1.46%.


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Has your business secured an Australian Business Number yet? Aside from being one of the most important business acquisitions you will ever make, it will also allow you to open bank accounts, trade with other businesses, purchase domain names and build credibility in land-based and online marketplaces.
Perhaps more importantly, your Australian Business Number will help you to bring in all the money that you are entitled to. If it isn't displayed on your business documentation, other entities can withhold up to 46.5% of payments in PAYG withholding taxes.
What is PAYG Withholding Tax?
PAYG withholding tax is applied to transactions where another business is paying money into your own operation. If your Australian Business Number isn't included on the invoices that you send out, other businesses are obliged to hold back a percentage of the money for payment to the Australian Tax Office. Display it, and your invoices will be paid in full.
Everybody is obliged to pay tax on their earnings. An Australian Business Number shows other business entities that you have been in contact with the Australian Tax Office and that the government is aware that you work as a business entity. Tax income supports the economic growth of Australia and having valid identification in place proves that you are already making contributions.
The Australian Business Number and GST
Goods and Services Tax is charged at a rate of 10%, and it is now applied to the majority of consumer product and service purchases within the Australian marketplace. If your business turns over $75,000 or more every year, you will need an Australian Business Number to register for Goods and Services Tax. It will help you to claim GST relief and to claim fuel tax credits from the government.
PAYG Tax Exclusions
Under some circumstances, you can be excluded from paying PAYG withholding taxes even if you don't have an Australian Business Number in place. If you are a non-profit organisation or charity, you will not be expected to make the 46.5% contribution and you won't have to register for Goods and Services Tax until your annual turnover exceeds $150,000.
Withholding taxes will also be waived if an invoice is sent out for any sum of $82.50 or less, and you will not have to make contributions if you are less than 18 years of age, the employee of a company or receiving payments of $120 or less each week. Under these circumstances, you will need to provide a written statement to clarify your position.


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My favourite all natural beauty solutions
Using natural products in the bathroom is an amazing way to practice self love and be kind to the earth. Going natural is great news for your outsides and your insides because you'll be avoiding a tonne of harmful ingredients found in many bath and beauty products. And in case you need another reason to go natural, these products are a great budget option so they'll be kind to your wallet too.
Here are a few of my favourite natural beauty ingredients and how you can use them in your beauty routine:
Rolled Oats.
Make a cleanser by adding water to ground oats to make a paste. Massage in circular motions over your face then rinse with lukewarm water. Or you can lick it off because you just made face porridge girlfriend! You will be amazed how soft your skin feels afterwards.
Coconut Oil.
Coconut oil is such a winner in the kitchen and the bathroom (not to mention the bedroom!) . I use it as an all over body moisturiser as soon as I hope out of the shower, as lip balm, make up remover and I put it on cuts and sunburn. My favourite way to use it is as a hair mask – simply apply a couple of tablespoons to dry hair, comb through and leave for at least 30 minutes then shampoo and condition as normal. I often pop the oil into my hair before a yoga class or workout. The first time I did this mask I was totally blown away by how thick and healthy it made my hair and I've haven't forked out for a hair treatment since. Remember to look for cold-pressed extra virgin organic coconut oil, whatever room you're using you coco oil in.
Vitamin E.
Did you know that you can apply Vitamin E capsules topically? Simply pop open a vitamin capsule and apply to your face overnight by itself or mixed with your usual moisturiser. Vitamin E is great for healthy skin and fights wrinkles harder than Batman fights crime.
Apple Cider Vinegar.
ACV is another kitchen staple that is very much at home in your beauty cabinet. You can use it as a toner after cleansing by applying it to a cotton pad and wiping over your face then rinsing with cool water before applying moisturiser. Use a cup of it to pre-rinse your hair before washing to get rid of built up residues from products, swimming or overenthusiastic eating (or is that just me?), or you can add a cup to your bath to help with detoxification and smooth skin.
Medium ground coffee beans can be used to make a scrub that improves circulation and aids detoxification. Simply add enough of your favourite oil (I love coconut, almond or jojoba oil) to the ground coffee to make a paste and scrub in circular motions over your face and body. You'll be left smelling like a goddess (or at least a cute barista) with skin softer than the underbelly of a Chinese Crested.
Hydrogen Peroxide.
It sounds scary and chemical-y but it's actually just water with an added oxygen atom. I use it as a bacteria and blackhead fighting toner after cleansing by putting some on a cotton wool ball and wiping it over my face. Note: It has a very gradual bleaching effect so keep it away from your eyebrows! If you're a blondie, pop it into a spray bottle and spritz over clean, damp hair to gradually lighten your hair. You can even dip your toothbrush into the stuff for a gentle teeth whitener and to keep your bristles free of bacteria and mould. It's very important to use the 3% Hydrogen Peroxide solution for any cosmetic use, and you will find it at most supermarkets.
Do you love getting natural with your bath and beauty products? Have you spotted something you'd like to try? Let me know in the comments below!
Lots of love,


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What's wrong with the unions?
June 29, 2011
Across the UK tomorrow, thousands of people will be united in complaining about strikes. Even the ferverently liberal Twitter (originally created as a device to complain in no more than 140 characters – early beta editions were actually originally called Complainr) will be filled with the angry mutterings of people who can't get on their chosen flight or can't send their children to school. And, a vast majority of these people won't be froth-mouthed Daily Mail readers.
I can understand that if you read the Daily Mail (or similar) then you'll have known for years that Len McCluskey has a bust of Lenin on his desk which he genuflects to each morning, or that Brendan Barber spends his million pound salary on teams of immigrants to sit in his office gently humming The Red Flag as he goes about his days work, but that isn't really what I'm going on about here. I'm talking about ordinary people (and yet trying not to echo that over-used phrase of politicians, 'hard-working families' – coupled with 'our brave soldiers', this would make a lethal election TV debate drinking game) with generally reasonable views, who nonetheless freak the hell out every time a section of the public sector goes on strike. Cries of "selfishness" will fill the air, along with dark mutterings about "gold plated pensions" and the "public sector gravy train".
All of which seems to me to be one massive contradition. Surely the very nature of a strike is to make people appreciate what the public sector actually does for them. The workers who make the tube run on time, who provide a good education for your children every other day of the year – this is the "public sector gravy train" that you're complaining about. And generally, for lower equivelent wages than the private sector would pay, they do a very good job. Why are people complaining? Because something they've previously taken for granted has disappeared. For a day.
One statistic that's often waved about or shrieked about in headlines is that public sector workers earn a lot more on average than they did twenty five years ago. When you look at the figures, there's no denying that this is the case. But when you look at the causes, things are very different. The reason for this is very simple – there are less public sector workers now than there were twenty five years ago (cheers Maggie!). And the ones that have disappeared are generally the lower paid workers – the cleaners, the telephone workers, a lot of postmen. Who's left? Teachers, nurses, council employees. Of course they're earning more on average – that's what happens when you privatise all the lower paid roles. It's a simple calculation, but it makes for a hell of a public sector bashing headline when you leave out the workings.
One thing the media has increasingly succeeded in is demonising the trade unions. I've never understood why. A group of workers banding together, and achieving (usually through negotiation, and very rarely through strikes) fair conditions. And this is something that politicians aren't going to do by themselves. Think about it – we didn't even have a minumum wage until 1997. They're not (as a whole) communists – they're representing the interests of their members in a largely democratic manner, they've got a long and (generally) honorable record of representing workers treated badly by their employers, they provide a voice for the (often) weak and powerless, and yet they're painted by the press as the avenging ghost of Joseph Stalin.
Whatever your views on the 'deficit' may be, or the need to make 'savings', take another look at what the public sector actually does before you moan about the minor inconveniences they've caused in your day. Bravo, Comrades, bravo!


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Robert Hight's second qualifying run stood strong throughout Saturday qualifying for his 61st career No. 1 qualifier.
Defending Top Fuel world champion Steve Torrence locked-in his first No. 1 qualifier of the season with his final qualifying pass
Rodger Brogdon secures first Pro Stock No. 1 qualifier since Gainesville 2011
Steve Torrence (Top Fuel) and Rodger Brogdon (Pro Stock) are also No. 1 qualifiers in their respective categories at the first of 24 events on the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule.
Hight's second qualifying run of 3.871-seconds at 329.67 mph from Friday evening in his Auto Club of Southern California Chevrolet Camaro stood strong throughout Saturday's qualifying efforts. After tallying three No. 1 qualifiers in 2018, he locked down his first of the season and 61st of his career.
"We are here to show these guys we know what we're doing," Hight stated. "The guys worked hard over the winter and found some things we did wrong during the Countdown. Testing went well and we've won here quite a few times and been No. 1 qualifier here before, so we normally are able to shine when it counts."
Hight will face Terry Haddock in the first round of eliminations. Jack Beckman is second after running a 3.900 at 330.23 in his Infinite Hero Foundation Dodge Hellcat and faces Phil Burkhart Jr, while teammate Tommy Johnson Jr. is third with a 3.904 at 327.03 in his Make-A-Wish Dodge Hellcat.
"We came here, and the dragsters weren't where we wanted them to be," Torrence said. "We made some changes this morning, learned from them and it played well for us during Q4. It's really humbling and unique to be a world champion in a class that is the pinnacle of the sport and to come out and compete is just a dream for me."
S. Torrence will race Steve Faria in a first round match-up. Billy Torrence is second after running a 3.662 at 326.79 in his Capco Contractors/Torrence Racing dragster and will race Cameron Ferre.
"I feel good and I've got a great team," Brogdon stated. "We tested last week, and everything went really well. The Elite (Motorsports) bunch is incredible. I never really thought I could be No. 1, maybe top three with a good run, but I feel really good about this."
Erica Enders qualified second with a 6.528 lap at 212.09 in her Melling Performance/Elite Motosports Chevrolet Camaro and defending event winner Bo Butner rounds out the top three with his run of 6.530 at 213.10, the top speed in the class during qualifying.
Eliminations for the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com begin at 11 a.m. at Auto Club Raceway.


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It's The Final Countdown
(Well sort of)
It's March people! We've got St. Patricks Day and Spring Break right around the corner, but also some very important deadlines for our trekkers heading out in May:
10 Weeks Before Departure:
Extension trip balances due
8 Weeks Before Departure:
Fundraising Deadline
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Deadline to add/remove flexi-funding
For any questions on these deadlines or anything else you can always email our support team at firstname.lastname@example.com
The URL for our registration system has changed. This is part of the ongoing work our team is making to improve your trip portal experience. Please bookmark this link and login:
What's New?
A few members of the Choose a Challenge staff, including two of our current student leaders, Ben Burtis of UMass-Amherst '18 and Lexa Nutter of Boston University '19, attended the annual NGLA Conference in Pittsburgh, PA. The NGLA or "National Greek Leaders Association" holds a conference every year for greek leaders from campuses all over the northeast to come together and learn how to better lead their respective greek chapters and learn about new opportunities (like us! 😁). We connected with dozens of chapter leaders and look forward to eventually vetting the next wave of Choose a Challenge participants and leaders. You can check out photos of our team at the conference here.
What You Missed
How I Fundraised $2,500
in a Few Weeks
We caught up with one of our newest trekkers who has already raised over 60% of her total fundraising target in just a matter of weeks #HowWeRaise
Read Here
For more fundraising stories and ideas check out Andrew Burrell and Megan Chan's (pictured above) fundraising journeys above:
Got a fundraising event or story from your team that you want to share? Email us and make sure to use the hashtag #HowWeRaise on social media
Meet Gabby!
We're excited to welcome Gabby Gialaboukis, as the latest member to join the Choose a Challenge team. We sat down with Gabby on her first day in the office for a little Q&A session to get to know her a little better:
Tell us a little about yourself
I was raised in Putnam County, NY and then moved to NYC for college in Manhattan to attend Pace University. After living and going to school there for four years I recieved my degree in communications. Currently, I'm living in Greenpoint over in Brooklyn where I love to visit art galleries, take photos and explore the rest of the city.
Where have you traveled before? Where's your favorite place?
My first big travel memory has to be traveling to Greece with my family. My father was born and raised there so we go just about every other summer. It's my favorite trip because Greece has become like a second home for me. I've also been to Hawaii back when I was in high school, I took a trip to Mexico in college, and this past summer I went on a euro trip with my sister. We traveled for two weeks seeing everywhere from London to Paris to Brussels and even Amsterdam.
What are you most excited for now that you've joined the Choose a Challenge team?
I'm honestly excited to take on more responsibility, meet new people and learn a lot of new things, but overall it just feels good to work for an organization that partners hand-in-hand with charities to make a difference and I feel like you don't see that all the time.
Why Choose a Challenge?
What first got my attention was how unique it was to have the backing and prior experience from our UK team and still maintain that close-knit team-feel out here in the U.S. It's also a great chance to learn and grow with a company instead of being stuck at the same type of corporate job forever.
What's your favorite part of the office so far?
The amenities. There are a bunch of different events going on during the week it seems and they literally happen almost every single day, which is super exciting. It seems like a place where it would be hard to become bored. The breakaway spaces located in the lounge, where you can work quietly, are a nice touch as well.
When you're not working, what are you usually up to?
I love taking pictures. For now it's usually on my iPhone, but eventually i'd like to save up enough money to get a camera of my own. I'd also like to build up my own social media presence through photography, videography, and maybe starting a youtube channel with personalized content as well. Other than that, you can find me exploring museums and reading a lot. I actually read about 20 books last year so I hope to beat that number this year in 2018!
It's shaping up to be an exciting month for us here at Choose a Challenge and we can't wait to share more with you!


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Join Mr. United States 2016 in a virtual pageant preparation online course designed to sharpen individual skills for all levels of pageantry. This first session of an approaching series is open to the general public and targets males who are interested in gaining insightful information about the modeling industry and pageant industry. The 60-minute video conference course is $20/person, and can be paid via the Donate tab on the Mr. United States Organization's website. Participants will receive an unlisted video link via email to access the call - Sunday, June 18, 2017 @ 8pmEST.
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There have been some key new developments in the case of the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline. According to a New York Times article this week, a round of emails is revealing a "warm and collaborative relationship" between lobbyists for TransCanada (the company building the pipeline) and the U.S. State Department. Back in August, the State Department issued its final environmental report on the proposed pipeline, which could carry 700,000 barrels of oil from Canada to Texas. The report found the pipeline would have "no significant impact" on the environment. The Obama administration now appears poised to approve the project by the end of the year.
But critics are hoping the new evidence stops the U.S. government from giving the green light. An editorial published in the New York Times cites concerns which The Overbrook Foundation also shares: "the stripping of the Canadian boreal forest, the further carbon-loading of the atmosphere, and the threat to the Midwest's water supplies." And the oil wouldn't necessarily be destined for domestic markets. According to the editorial, six companies "have already contracted for three-quarters of the oil. Five are foreign, and the business model of the one American company... is geared toward export."
It's for all the reasons that The Overbrook Foundation is supporting 350.org's campaign "Tar Sands Action," to stop the U.S. government's approval of the pipeline. We're hoping we can continue to get the word out -- say no to the Keystone XL pipeline.


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See it, feel it, experience it
We are very proud of our showroom because we feel it clearly demonstrates all that is available in the home automation space. We're confident that you will leave with a full understanding of all the latest technology.
Multi- Room Audio and video
Through the use of a Savant systems AV switching we are able to demonstrate the value of multi-room audio and video. From it's streamlined architecture to it's many conveniences, such as being able to broadcast a single video source to multiple TVs or starting a movie in one room and picking it up in another.
Motorized shades
See first hand how shades can help reduce energy cost, help protect floors, art and furniture. Our showroom gets a lot of sun so can experience the effects and also see how different color fabrics look when the sun is hitting them.
We are demonstrating the latest in residential and commercial surveillance. With intelligent analytics we are able to quickly and effectively monitor and type of area while limiting the amount of false alerts.
See first hand how, through motorization, you can make technology disappear. Only to be seen when in use.
Lighting Control
Arguably the most important ingredient in a smart home, lighting control must be experienced to be fully understood. We've got everything you would need to see to get a better understanding of why lighting controls are a the new "must-have" item for modern homes.
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Experience a mirror TV, Samsung Frame TV, invisible (yes, invisible!) speakers, TRUFIG receptacles, small aperature speakers and more.
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We know, your designer doesn't want to see any speakers right? We'll we'd argue that it's your house and you should have the final say! Why not create a music room when you can relax and sip some wine while experiencing music like you've never heard it before?! Dedicated room not possible? Learn how you can have your cake and eat it too with high performance in-wall speakers that have the same sound quality as bookshelf or floor standing speakers.
Luxury LED lighting fixtures
Learn about the advantages LED lighting. See first hand how different color temperatures affect room treatments, learn about dimming rates and "fade to black" technology. We can help you avoid some of the pitfalls of a poorly designed LED lighting system.
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Learn about the latest and greatest in access control options. From simple battery powered door locks to advanced door stations with multiple entry access options such as keypads, key fobs, card readers and biometrics. It's time to finally ditch that set of house keys for good!
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"Shake and shake
The catsup bottle.
None'll come--
And then a lot'll."
--Richard Armour
It seems for quite some time we never got any new recordings of Ernest Bloch's Schelomo. Then, in the past two years, we seem to have gotten a slew of them. Or a lot'll.
Internationally famous, award-winning Argentine cellist Sol Gabetta in her album Prayer explores several interesting paths. One is that the program follows in the footsteps of possibly the most-famous cellist of all time, Pablo Casals, with one of Casal's pieces alongside those of Ernest Bloch and Dmitri Shostakovich. Two, it involves works with a Jewish theme. And, three, it includes Bloch's "Prayer," which Ms. Gabetta has played many times as an encore during concerts and which inspired her to include it in the album and make it the album's title.
First up on Ms. Gabetta's program are three pieces called "From Jewish Life" and two other short works by Swiss-born American composer Ernest Bloch (1880-1959). The first of these is "Prayer," and this time, rather than as an encore, she plays it first. It's a sweet, mournful, soul-searching sort of affair, and it does its job introducing us to the type of music coming up throughout the album. Ms. Gabetta's playing highlights the lyrical qualities of Bloch's works, her cello flowing through the notes effortlessly, her emphasis more on the beauty of the music than on its obvious sorrowful qualities. Still, it's clearly sad music, played slowly and emotionally, so I don't want to imply that Ms. Gabetta misses its main point. It's just that she makes the sadness sound lovely and almost inviting.
The first group of Bloch tunes ends with "Meditation hebraique," which dates from 1924 and which Bloch dedicated to Pablo Casals; thus, another Casals connection. Here, Ms. Gabetta allows her cello to express more anguish than in the previous pieces.
Next are four movements "From Jewish Folk Poetry" by Russian composer and pianist Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975). They date from 1948 and describe traditional Russian life under Tsarist rule many years earlier. The composer intended his little tone poems as small protests against the anti-Semitic tone of a Soviet decree of the time condemning modern music. The works have a simple, plaintive quality about them, and under Ms. Gabetta's guidance even the more up-tempo tunes possess a solemn if again lyrical feeling.
Then we come to the program's penultimate piece, Schelomo (Solomon), which Bloch wrote in 1916-17, one of his "Jewish Cycle." Bloch wrote of this period in his composing life, "I do not propose or desire to attempt a reconstruction of the music of the Jews or to base my work on melodies more or less authentic. It is rather the Hebrew spirit that interests me, the complex, ardent, agitated soul that vibrates for me in the Bible."
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Ms. Gabetta ends the program with El Cant dels Ocells ("The Song of the Birds") by the Spanish cellist, conductor, and composer Pablo Casals (1876-1973). Although Casals did not intend his composition to have anything to do with the Jewish experience, it makes an appropriately touching conclusion to the proceedings and fits into the mood of the album nicely, played sweetly and tenderly by Ms. Gabetta.
Accompanying Ms. Gabetta on the first nine tracks is the Amsterdam Sinfonietta under the direction of Candida Thompson. Accompanying Schelomo is Leonard Slatkin and the Orchestre National de Lyon. And accompanying the final number is the Cello Ensemble Amsterdam Sinfonietta. The total timing for the disc is under an hour, which would seem short measure for a classical album; nevertheless, given the unsmiling nature of the music, it's probably enough.
As I say, I found everything attractively played by Ms. Gabetta, if not always as expressively as I'd have liked. It's as though she tried to make what is essentially a downer of an album into something sweeter and more reassuring. Maybe it was just too saccharine for my taste, or maybe I still had Zuill Bailey's more muscular approach in mind while listening. In any case, she will please her fans, and there's no question she makes beautiful music.
Producers and engineers Jared Sacks and Rainer Maillard recorded the music at Leiden, Netherlands and Lyon, France in 2012 and 2014. The engineers have miked the cello rather close up, so it tends to loom large in the sound field and dominate everything else. I'm not sure one would ever hear this kind of sound live, where the solo instrument and the orchestra would appear more integrated, better balanced. The sound is also a bit flat dimensionally and surprisingly soft from this source, Sony usually providing a more transparent midrange. Nevertheless, the sonics are quite listenable, easy on the ear; and the somewhat soft, warm acoustic does tend to complement the plaintive nature of the music.
To listen to a brief excerpt from this album, click here:


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