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Ocean Fury!
Dean R. Fledderjohann 9/8/2005 3:15:22 PMWow! I love this. #307225
Jill Odice 9/8/2005 3:26:28 PMMarc, I knew this was one of yours when I saw the thumbnail! You go the extra mile to get THE shot! And it's worth it...Awesome power in this shot! #1815522
Marc A. Bailey 9/8/2005 3:33:56 PMWow, Marc, what can I say, this is truly spectacular, the power, the lighting, all perfect. Great work! #1815539
Barbara Helgason 9/8/2005 3:55:39 PMThis is stunning, an amazing capture, WOW, WOW!!! #1815594
Joline Frazier 9/8/2005 3:58:25 PMTotally gorgeous, and well worth the wait. This is truly unique. #1815601
Judy S. Fung 9/8/2005 4:03:47 PMBeautiful capture, Marc!! #1815618
Bala Ananthan 9/8/2005 4:31:06 PMJust Beautiful. Wondering what Aperture you used?
Anita Taylor 9/8/2005 4:48:53 PMIncredible, Marc! The waves look like little fireworks going off around the rocks! #1815702
Marc E. Adamus 9/8/2005 4:50:46 PMBala, I used an aperture of F11. Sorry I left it out of the description. #1815708
Linda Proctor 9/8/2005 5:19:21 PMFantastic Marc!!! Have no other words to use!! Except beautiful #1815754
Julie Gamicchia 9/8/2005 6:28:58 PMWow! Wonderful work Marc, well done! #1815954
Patty Razonable 9/8/2005 6:53:09 PMWoW!! This is a magnificent capture!! In Hawaii, the number one rule is never to turn your back from an incoming wave. #1815998
Colette M. Metcalf 9/8/2005 7:30:16 PMThis is amazing!!! #1816067
Kaye Burazin 9/8/2005 9:38:21 PMbreathtaking,such poetry in motion, I am awe struck Marc!!! #1816443
Sandra Freyler 9/8/2005 11:33:37 PMWhat a beautiful image. You have such awesome photos in your galleries, words cannot describe how great they are! #1816547
Andrea W. Hedgepeth 9/10/2005 9:44:44 AMWow, Marc, like all the other images in your gallery, this is Gorgeous! #1821422
Ken Grooms 9/10/2005 5:42:18 PMWonderful lesson, wonderful scene, wonderful detail, wonderful lighting, wonderful moment, wonderful image quality...wonderful EVERYTHING! #1822517
Robyn Mackenzie 9/11/2005 11:06:49 PMThis is awesomely beautiful - magical!! I just LOVE your gallery, and agree with previous comments that you should publish a book of your photos. #1826024
Viveca Venegas 9/12/2005 2:21:40 PMI love this. it is Splendid. Great lihjt. #1829077
Birgit Klee 9/12/2005 11:54:45 PMThis is amazingly wonderful!!! You're VERY good... Great work!!!
Kate Jackson 9/13/2005 11:58:17 AMOh all the above. You are one brave photographer Marc and a 1st place winner is not high enough :] #1832849
Angela Tull 9/18/2005 10:30:06 AMThis is a wonderful photo, I've enjoyed viewing your gallery. #1851956
Lewis P. Church 10/15/2005 11:00:07 AMNot only are you an "excellent" photographer, but your willingness to put yourself and your equipment on the line for a "shot" raises you up to a high level of professionalism and seriousness. Your gallery is inspirational! #1955290
Dolores Neilson 10/21/2005 3:54:55 AMMarc...I've seen this over and over at PBlink and never tire of it. I think it's easily worthy of grand!! Congrats on finalist...I look forward to seeing it further.
Angela Tull 10/21/2005 5:29:20 AMCongrats! Great photo! #1976311
Kerry Haines 10/21/2005 7:29:21 AMAmazing capture Marc! Such striking beauty it's captivating. Where exactly on the Oregon coast did you capture this? The Oregon coastline is without a doubt so beautiful. Congrats on being a finalist. #1977148
Chris Macer 10/21/2005 7:57:20 AMCongrats on the finalist, Marc! Outstanding :) #1977417
Karen Rahlf 10/21/2005 5:28:02 PMCongrats Marc! This is an awesome shot. I love your gallery. If you put 12 of your photos into a calendar, I'd be the first to buy it. Simply stunning. #1980873
Rick Clark 10/21/2005 7:19:19 PMExcellent image, great job! #1981587
Melissa L. Zavadil 10/22/2005 12:04:34 AMCongrats on this wonderful image!! #1982258
The Judges at BetterPhoto.com 10/22/2005 6:02:40 AMA wonderful play of light, motion and energy! #1983079
Lori Carlson 10/22/2005 4:37:16 PMSo neat Marc! Looks like water fireworks! WTG stunt photographer! :0) And congratulations! :0) #1985485
Nicole Kessel 10/22/2005 7:12:57 PMStunning as always, Marc! I love how you mention the risk of your equipment and not your own well being!! You are an inspiration! #1986038
Barbara Helgason 10/23/2005 10:27:40 AMLet me be the first to congratulate you on this amazing GRAND PRIZE win Marc! I loved it the first time I saw it and I am so glad this stunningly beautiful capture got the recognition it deserved!!! #1988208
Sara And Dick 10/23/2005 10:33:56 AMIt took my breath away - WOW!!! Congratulations! Sara & Dick #1988227
Robert Mann 10/23/2005 10:35:47 AMAwesome image in every respect, Marc! The risk was well worth it and I am glad all your equipment is OK. Big congrats on your Grand Prize! #1988235
Ermanno Radice 10/23/2005 11:05:14 AMFormidable image, many congratulations on your well deserved Gran Prize win, Marc!!!!! #1988350
Joy E. Cobb 10/23/2005 11:05:32 AMCongratulations on your Grand Prize winner! Wonderful image. #1988352
Melissa L. Zavadil 10/23/2005 11:07:20 AMGRAND PRIZE MARK!!! WAY TO GO!!!! YOUR ROCK!!! :) #1988361
Terry L. Ellis 10/23/2005 11:11:34 AMCongratulations, Mark, on this stunning grand prize win! Your story is gripping!! #1988383
Hendrik Storme 10/23/2005 11:12:30 AMCongratulations on your Grand Prize winner! #1988390
Bob Cammarata 10/23/2005 11:18:14 AMMany congrats Marc on your Grand Prize win!
Robyn Gwilt 10/23/2005 11:33:51 AMCongrats on your Grand Prize Winner - it was worth the risk of getting wet!! Awesome! #1988482
Jenny Bosmans 10/23/2005 11:35:39 AMCongratulations on your fantastic Grand Prize win, Marc! :) #1988491
KHAWLA Haddad 10/23/2005 11:48:27 AMCONGRATULATIONS on fantastic Grand Prize win, Marc way to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #1988538
Pamela Shane 10/23/2005 11:51:31 AMBreathtaking - congratulations on a spectacular, & deserving Grand Prize Winner Marc!!!! ~Pam~ #1988554
Nicole Kessel 10/23/2005 12:14:57 PMCongratulations, Marc!! #1988704
Nicole Kessel 10/23/2005 12:15:07 PMCongratulations, Marc!! #1988706
Stephen A. Liverman 10/23/2005 12:17:37 PMMark, as an aspiring landscape photographer, your images are an inspiration to me. This photo is a worthy grand prize winner. Congratulations on this and all your beautiful work. #1988724
Rakesh Syal 10/23/2005 12:21:04 PMSpectacular capture and great win!!! Congratulations!!! #1988746
Igor Laptev 10/23/2005 12:21:47 PMThis is AMAZING shot, Marc! #1988752
Carolyn M. Fletcher 10/23/2005 12:35:37 PMSpectacular shot!! Big congrats!!! #1988832
Bill Houghton 10/23/2005 1:14:44 PMThis is a spectacular shot Marc. Congratulations on your win. #1988980
Judith G. Secco 10/23/2005 1:25:34 PMSpectacular seems to be the word here. Just amazing. Congratulations! #1989023
Lorri Shank 10/23/2005 1:45:08 PMMarc, this is a Grand Prize Winner if I ever saw one. Amazing photo! Congrats! #1989129
Jill M. Flusemann 10/23/2005 2:14:23 PMCongratulations, Marc! WWWOOOWWW... this is a wonderful winner! #1989208
Olivia Navarro 10/23/2005 2:34:48 PMIncredible shot, Marc! Huge congrats on this VERY deserving Grand Prize win!!! #1989238
Mike Yang 10/23/2005 2:36:48 PMWow,what a great capture! Thank you for offering such an amazing shot,Marc! #1989239
Jason Kravitz 10/23/2005 2:47:04 PMBrilliant shot - love the lighting and frozen action - congrats! #1989276
Nicole Grimsley 10/23/2005 3:00:15 PMHonestly such a well deserved Grand Prize win! Great shot and your gallery is amazing! Congrats! #1989315
John Rivera 10/23/2005 3:33:51 PMWell Deserved Congrats Marc! YOur are the toast of the town! #1989431
Jill Flynn 10/23/2005 3:36:57 PMCongratulations on your GRAND PRICE WIN Mark! Inspiring work. #1989441
Birgit Klee 10/23/2005 3:43:46 PMHi Marc!
Kay Beausoleil 10/23/2005 3:52:59 PMFantastic impact -- congratulations on your Grand Prize win, Marc! #1989486
Donna J. Eaton 10/23/2005 3:54:33 PMA fantastic image Marc! Many congrats on your grand prize win! #1989494
Wendy Stevenson 10/23/2005 3:58:51 PMCongratulations on this spectacular GRAND PRIZE image!!! An inspiration to all Marc!! #1989509
Ronald F. Fischer 10/23/2005 4:01:48 PMMarc, you are definitely deserving of a Grand Prize winner with this photo. It is one of the best of its kind I have ever seen! It proves that hard work and effort pay off!! #1989522
Ronald F. Fischer 10/23/2005 4:02:11 PMMarc, you are definitely deserving of a Grand Prize winner with this photo. It is one of the best of its kind I have ever seen! It proves that hard work and effort pay off!! #1989524
Jen 10/23/2005 4:15:04 PMWOW!! This is extremely beautiful!!! congratulations! #1989560
Arturs Petersons 10/23/2005 4:18:34 PMReally great job! Nothing compares to velvia ;) #1989566
Donna La Mattino Pagakis 10/23/2005 4:52:50 PMWell worth the effort!!! Congratulations! #1989630
Susana Ms Heide 10/23/2005 5:02:43 PMAnother CONGRATS for this GOLDEN inage!!!! WOW!! Definitely a lot of impact in this beautifully lit scene! #1989664
Casey A. Hanson 10/23/2005 5:33:55 PMMany congrats on this breathtaking and exciting capture, Marc! Well done! :0) #1989742
Sandy Landon 10/23/2005 5:46:21 PMExcellent capture!!! Many congrats! #1989787
Peter Mantione 10/23/2005 6:10:05 PMCongrats on a wonderful win and a beautiful gallery.
Peter Mantione #1989831
Kristi A. Howson 10/23/2005 6:35:57 PMAwesome lighting and motion effects here Marc...It's always a great feeling when you take the risks to get the pic you're were after..Congratulations on this magnificent Grand Prize Winner!!! #1989864
Brian A. Wolter 10/23/2005 6:38:02 PMWay to go Marc!!! You definitely deserved the grand prize for this shot. #1989868
Christopher P. Murray 10/23/2005 6:45:31 PMoutstanding,inspirational to all those who seek perfection. congrats on a well deserved win. #1989896
Rhonda Smith 10/23/2005 7:10:41 PMThis is an amazing shot Marc.. very well deserved grand prize win.. I'm glad to hear your camera gear survived the excursion too :~) #1989996
Cathy M. Gromball 10/23/2005 7:12:33 PMCongratulations, Marc! Excellent work!
Cathy :) #1990004
Evy Johansen 10/23/2005 7:15:34 PMWOW... Stunning!!! Big congratulations on your well deserved Grand Prize, Marc!! #1990016
Dolores Neilson 10/23/2005 7:37:40 PMNo surprises here, Marc!! "Easily worthy of grand"...like I said!! Hah! BIG BIG congrats!! #1990151
Dan Holm 10/23/2005 9:17:24 PMCONGRATULATIONS on this incredible, most deserving GRAND PRIZE, Marc!!! #1990486
Alton I. Vance 10/23/2005 10:23:00 PMMarc,
Birgit Klee 10/24/2005 12:29:51 AMThe best of the BEST!!!
Pat Gamwell 10/24/2005 12:30:07 AMBreathtaking! Thank you for taking a chance & sharing this beauty. #1990725
Penny Steiner 10/24/2005 12:56:12 AMCongratulations on your Grand Prize win. What an honor and most deserved.
Shiva 10/24/2005 1:57:08 AMCongratulations Marc! truly an amazing shot. #1990811
Donna R. Moratelli 10/24/2005 2:27:25 AMGreat job Mark! Congratulations!
Patricia Robinson Trapp 10/24/2005 5:33:40 AMStunning photograph, Marc! Gorgeous capture!!! Congratulations on a very well deserved Grand Prize Win!! #1991629
Piotr M. Organa 10/24/2005 6:01:05 AMI'm glad that you made it back safely with this awesome photo! I love your comment, too!
Marc A. Bailey 10/24/2005 6:27:03 AMcongratulations Marc, an absolutely stunning image, a truly well deserved winner! well done! #1991880
Shelly A. Van Camp 10/24/2005 7:49:09 AMCongrats!! Very Pretty! #1992245
Melanie Murray 10/24/2005 8:33:10 AMThis is the first of your pictures I have seen and I must say, very impressive. Congratulations on your well deserved Grand Prize. #1992415
Luhut Napitupulu 10/24/2005 9:22:29 AMI am speechless to see this fantastic shot, Marc! Salute! Congratulations on your Grand Prize win! #1992612
doug Nelson 10/24/2005 10:20:35 AMA good example of making a photograph, as opposed to taking a picture. You knew what you wanted and went to the effort to make it happen. Well done! #1992893
Julianne K. First 10/24/2005 11:13:11 AMAbsolutely stunning! and congrats on your win! #1993222
Robyn Gwilt 10/24/2005 11:53:23 AMHey Marc, I just came back from your gallery - are we living on the same planet as you - WOW!!! Oh to shoot 1 pic, thats half as good as any of those in yr gallery - your technical knowledge must be enormous!! Simply sublime. #1993364
Goshka G. 10/24/2005 12:14:46 PMCongratulations on this absolutely exquisite capture, Marc!!! I really admire the lengths you will go to to get just the right shot!! Wonderful gallery as well! #1993452
Judy S. Fung 10/24/2005 12:29:42 PMCongrats on your grand prize win, Marc! #1993514
Kathleen R. Struckle 10/24/2005 12:40:54 PMCongrats Marc on this wonderful image!! Just gorgeous!! #1993565
Mary Clarke 10/24/2005 12:41:17 PMMany, many congratulations on this magnificent Grand Prize Winner Marc. #1993569
Katrina McMeans 10/24/2005 1:44:16 PMWOW! This is so AWESOME!!! Congratulations!
Joline Frazier 10/24/2005 1:59:54 PMI remember this from the Sept submit, and was awed by it then, and still am. Big congratulations on this incredible shot. It was worth the effort you went to. Bravo! #1993852
Michael G. Shorrock 10/24/2005 2:22:45 PMWonderful image and a well deserved Grand Prize, congratulations #1993944
Renee Doyle 10/24/2005 3:58:17 PMWhat an incredible shot. Congratulations on this Grand Prize Winner Marc. All your efforts were truly worthwhile. Thanks for explaining the shot so well too.
Kerby Pfrangle 10/24/2005 4:06:58 PMMarc congratulations on your GRAND prize win.
Awesome image and well deserved.
Kerby #1994289
Serena Pierce 10/24/2005 4:35:12 PMOutstanding Marc!! Congratulations!!! #1994452
Sue L. Cullumber 10/24/2005 5:00:33 PMMarc, Gorgeous shot - you have an incredible gallery. Congrats on your win. #1994672
Ken Grooms 10/24/2005 7:20:10 PMMARC ADAMUS IS THE BEST PHOTOGRAPHER AT BETTERPHOTO.COM! HE IS THE NEXT GALEN ROWELL! IF YOU DON'T BELIEVE ME, CHECK OUT HIS GALLERY! #1995106
Monika Sapek 10/24/2005 10:09:48 PMStunning work, Marc! Many congratulations on your Grand Prize Win!
bob garas 10/25/2005 1:35:43 AMcongradulation. well deserved .beautiful image #1995539
Barbara J. Eads 10/25/2005 7:32:03 AMMarc, congratulations you really deserve this with all you hard work for this beautiful image.
Theresa Marie Jones 10/25/2005 7:43:44 AMBIG CONGRATULATIONS on this MAGNIFICENT
bob cornelison 10/25/2005 8:37:35 AMExcellent shot Marc!
ronda chatelle 10/25/2005 8:54:33 AMSpectacular! Congratulations on your well deserved Grand Prize Win!!! #1997028
Anita Taylor 10/25/2005 7:03:09 PMDefinitely well deserved Grand Prize, Marc! Congratulations! #1998788
William S. Briggs 10/25/2005 8:30:50 PMMarc,
Incredible capture. Well worth the wait! Congratulations on the Grand Prize. #1998959
Sharon Day 10/25/2005 8:41:44 PMTotally awesome image, Marc!!! Big congratulations on GP! Very well deserved!!! #1998968
Lani T. Broadbent 10/25/2005 10:43:24 PMWOW! Ditto on the Congratulations, Marc! Awesome capture and thank you for explaining your process! #1999105
Mary N C. Taitt 10/26/2005 7:02:17 AMAn incredibly awesome image, congratulations Marc on a well-deserved grand-prize winner! Mary :-) #2000410
David C. Taylor Jr. 10/26/2005 2:45:00 PMMarc my congratulations on your Grand Prize win! Enjoy the website!! lol #2001696
Ed Heaton 10/26/2005 4:53:13 PMWhat a tremendous job Marc! A huge congrats :-) #2002012
RaveN Tan 10/27/2005 5:46:17 AMA risky challenge that pays off... u'have done it... #2003479
S P Mukherji 10/27/2005 5:53:06 AMHi Marc! First, congrats on your grand prize win. Second, beleive it or not, this is one of the finest seascapes I have seen in recent years. #2003497
Olga V 10/29/2005 8:19:23 PMThat is the best water shot I've ever seen so far. It's amazing. Good choice of film and perfect timing. And without any effects except polarizing and a slow shutter speed, it adds on to the fact that this is one of a kind. #2013074
Federico Collazuol 10/30/2005 2:42:28 AMDefenetely well deserved, Marc! #2013607
Tom Schmitt 10/31/2005 10:19:03 AMI just opened this up to see it large and it is GREAT! Congratulations on the Grand Prize! #2018391
Joan Soles 11/2/2005 11:35:13 AMWhat a stunning photo. Congrats on your most-deserved Grand Prize! #2027428
Janet A. Couper 11/2/2005 2:29:45 PMWhen you combine the talent of an artist with the natural beauty of our world, this image happens. And this reaffirms my love of Velvia 50!!!!!!!!! Awesome Marc, congratulations. #2028082
German De Silva 11/13/2005 2:34:30 AMI stopped breathing when I see this photo. It is of such a beauty that I would like to thank you for reminding us the fragility and beauty of our world.
Julie Christiansen 11/19/2005 7:44:28 AMCongrats & outstanding image. #2094239
Andre Marhaug 11/23/2005 11:28:02 AMThe light and drama are breathtaking. Congrats on your big win! #2112926
Nancy Grace Chen 11/24/2005 7:26:39 PMGorgeous shot, very striking. A late but huge congrats to you on your Grand Prize!
Colleen Farrell 12/20/2005 8:17:06 PMCongratulations on a spectacular photograph. I could see this in National Geographic--or, hey, maybe on my wall. ;) Your determination and dedication paid off handsomely! #2207430
Kathleen R. Struckle 12/20/2005 8:18:22 PMCongrats on this awesome image and you big win!! #2207435
Kay E. Mahoney 12/20/2005 10:00:28 PMCongratulations on your fantastic win. Awesome photo. #2207668
Milan Banik 3/12/2006 1:23:34 AMMarc excellent capture and shot to remember. #2522829
Matthew M. Sciortino 10/5/2007 10:55:05 AMMarc, you do amazing work... you are definitely an inspiration! Was this photo showcased in Outdoor Photographer ('07 forgot which month)? #4886617
Carolyn M. DAlessandro 12/9/2007 7:28:45 AMWOW! As I was scanning the photos this one stopped me in my view. Outstanding!!! It was Absolutely worth the chance with your equipment...I would hang this on my wall in a heart beat...Marc this is so beautiful! Thanks for taking the time and giving us this gift. Carolyn #5186821
Stacy Lankford 7/4/2010 11:50:06 AMAmazing capture! You have a great talent! #8734229
bob garas 7/4/2010 12:14:12 PMtruley an amazing shot. congrads #8734268
Phyllis A. Houghton 11/17/2010 1:35:25 PMAbsolutely stunning. Belongs on a wall. #9045976
Photographer's Comment
I found this incredible vantage point that allowed me to overlook the crashing surf at nearly eye-level. The inherent danger, of course, was that I was risking a lot in camera equipment to take the shot. A huge wave could swamp me at any time. I kept looking over my shoulder, ready to flee the rock should the big one roll in. During my intervals on the rock I fired off rapid-bursts totalling around 150 shots in 10 minutes as the sun sank beneath the horizon illuminating the crashing waves. Of all those images only one was exactly what I was looking for, as an explosion echoed off the far rocks. I used only a polarizer to cut the coastal haze and water glare and shot every image at 1/4 seconds so the crashing waves had maximum visual impact. Captured on Fuji Velvia 50.
Uploaded on 9/8/2005 3:00:27 PM
Camera: Canon EOS 3 35mm SLR Camera
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The iDevGames review of Paul Nygard's book "Creating Games with Cocos2d for iPhone 2"
So you're ready to sit down and create a new game? Great! But are you sure you have a plan that will give you the best chance for success? What follows are some helpful suggestions to keep you from falling into some common pitfalls of game development, which could leave your project dead in the water before you even begin coding.
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Follow along with the development of iGIPF, a casual strategy game created in two weeks for the iPhone.
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This book covers version 1.0 of Cocos2d for iPhone, and targets developers familiar with Obj-C looking to create 2D games for iOS.
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Lucille Roberts, New York, is moving into the South with plans to open at least 50 franchised clubs. The company signed an agreement with Jerry Cohn and David Tannen to be area developers throughout Florida and Georgia, the company announced. Lucille Roberts has nearly 50 company-owned women-only clubs in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
"Florida and Georgia are priority growth markets for Lucille Roberts, and we're excited to expand the brand's footprint beyond the Northeast for the first time in the company's more than 40-year history," Kevin Roberts, president of Lucille Roberts Health Clubs Franchising Inc., said in a release from the company. "Backed by our experienced franchising experts and one-of-a-kind approach to women's fitness, Lucille Roberts is uniquely positioned to capitalize on a growing demand currently not being met in these markets."
Boca Raton, FL-based Cohn and Tannen, who have 35 years of experience in franchise development with Century 21 Real Estate and more than 250 Pak Mail locations in the Southeast, will be area developers for the company. They are seeking entrepreneurs to invest in or own new Lucille Roberts franchised locations with single and multi-unit development opportunities available. Prospective franchisees can either be active owner/operators or passive investors looking to diversify their portfolio. Lucille Roberts clubs typically range from 4,000 to 6,000 square feet, and the cost to open a club is approximately $300,000 with minimum liquid assets of $100,000, the company noted in the release. Financing may be available for qualified applicants.
"Lucille Roberts offers an extremely low cost for members, starting at only $5 per week, which gives prospective franchisees a distinct selling advantage over the competition and a predictive revenue model upon which to build their business," Cohn said in the release. "Despite the current economic climate, Lucille Roberts sales continue to increase system-wide because of the value we deliver to members, which includes the use of all club equipment, Zumba dance classes, and a wide variety of fitness and wellness programs."
Lucille Roberts ranked No. 32 on Club Industry's Top 100 Clubs list this year with $35 million in 2010 revenue.


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Scholarship Luncheon
On Tuesday, February 19, 2013, the UAB School of Nursing hosted its annual Scholarship Luncheon honoring the many generous friends and alumni who serve as scholarship donors of the School, as well as recognizing the talented students who will serve as our nurse leaders of the future. The Scholarship Luncheon was hosted at the Mountain Brook Club, where Board of Visitors member Jean Tomlinson is a long-time member. Scholarship donors had the unique opportunity to meet the very students who benefit from their passion and donations to nursing. The event featured a welcome from Dean Doreen Harper, two of the School's outstanding scholarship recipients and a special Resolution presentation for the newly established William C. Howton Endowed Scholarship in Nursing.


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Whether the stun gun played a role in his death could be determined by an autopsy today.
New Hanover County Sheriff Ed McMahon spoke out Monday about the weekend death of former Brunswick County sheriff Ronald Hewett at the New Hanover County jail.
While neither McMahon nor anyone else would reveal many details about the circumstances surrounding Hewett's death, McMahon did say Hewett was being removed from his cell for a visit with his mother and girlfriend shortly after 2 p.m. Saturday when an altercation with jailers happened.
Hewett died soon after, and his family was quickly notified, with McMahon himself speaking with Hewett's mother.
Several sources familiar with the situation said a stun gun was used to subdue Hewett during the altercation, but McMahon could not confirm that. Sgt. Jerry Brewer, a sheriff's office spokesman, confirmed that officials at the jail are equipped with stun guns.
"My heart goes out and my condolences to the family, and they're in my thoughts and prayers," McMahon said. "Here's a man who gave a majority of his life serving the community and keeping it safer, and then for whatever reason he went on this downward spiral and then here we are today with this tragedy."
At the behest of McMahon and New Hanover County District Attorney Ben David, the N.C. State Bureau of Investigation opened a probe into what happened at the jail. The sheriff's office also opened a separate internal affairs investigation to determine whether standard operating procedure was followed.
Brewer also said the sheriff's office's special response team, which is used during emergency situations at the jail, was not called during the alercation.
Monday, McMahon reaffirmed his commitment to making sure the truth comes out, even if that means going to the New Hanover County manager and board of commissioners and asking for special permission to release information.
"My commitment to you is I will make sure the community knows the results of my internal affairs investigation," he said.
The sheriff's office has not placed anyone on administrative leave in connection with Hewett's death, McMahon added
"There's nothing blatant that I have seen at this point," he said, "but again, some things that we just need to take it slow, just do a very thorough, independent internal affairs investigation."
Jennifer Canada, a spokeswoman for the N.C. State Bureau of Investigation confirmed the SBI is investigating and said an autopsy was scheduled Monday.
Part of the SBI's investigation is footage from multiple video cameras that captured the altercation and its aftermath, McMahon said.
Hewett was arrested Wednesday and charged with firearms violations after members of the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and deputies from the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office found multiple firearms in his Holden Beach Road home.
As a felon, Hewett could not be in possession of firearms that had crossed state lines.
Officials with the Wilmington branch of the ATF executed the search warrant that led to Hewett's arrest last week. Monday, members of the bureau deferred comment to the U.S. Attorney's office.
A spokesman with the U.S. Attorney's Office of Eastern North Carolina said it is not releasing any information related to Hewett's death and will not comment at this time.
Hewett was sheriff for about 14 years before he was suspended from office May 27, 2008. His suspension followed an employee-initiated petition alleging embezzlement, sexual harassment and extortion.
Hewett pleaded guilty to felony obstruction of justice in June 2008. He was sentenced to 16 months in prison by a federal judge that following October.
He also pleaded guilty to three felony counts of embezzlement by a public official in Brunswick County Superior Court. Hewett was sentenced to four months in prison, running concurrently with his federal sentence, and three years of supervised probation for those charges.
McMahon said he didn't have many interactions with Hewett, but remembered the former sheriff as the kind of person who spoke with all of the deputies or officers in a room, not just his own. Hewett would often remember everyone's name.
"He was somebody who everybody looked up to and this awesome figure," McMahon said.
McMahon described Hewett being brought to the New Hanover County jail last week as a federal inmate as "devastating."
"You wonder what happened," McMahon said. "I would have loved to talk to him and picked his brain to see kind of what happened, where'd you start going on this downward spiral?"
Staff writers Caitlin Dineen and Gareth McGrath contributed to this story.
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As we pointed out on Thursday's "Around The League Podcast" Divisional Round Weekend preview, Ryan Mathews' inability to take the field in the third and fourth quarters of a close game at Cincinnati bodes poorly for his odds of playing a major role this weekend.
Coach Mike McCoy said early in the week that Mathews' ankle sprain would be on the same practice regiment as previous weeks. As we discovered Friday, that's not the case.
Mathews went the entire week without practicing. He's officially listed as "questionable" for Sunday's game at Denver.
"My mindset is still the same," Mathews said, via U-T San Diego. "I'm just trying to do whatever I can to help this team. The more rest you get, the better everything gets. But it's only a week (of rest). So, I'm just trying to do what I can."
A team source tells the U-T San Diego's Michael Gelken that "the plan" is for Mathews to play.
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Mathews led the NFL in carries over the final five weeks of the regular season. Only LeSean McCoy rushed for more yards over that span. Without a hint of irony, I placed him on my Pro Bowl ballot as one of the league's premier early-down hammers.
If Mathews can't stay on the field and run at a sustained high level, it's a severe blow to the Bolts' obsessive, clock-chewing ground attack.
Here are the rest of the divisional round injury updates:
San Diego Chargers at Denver Broncos
1. Defensive end Derek Wolfe has been ruled out for the Broncos. He hasn't played since experiencing seizure-like symptoms in late November. The rest of the Denver defense is healthy.
2. Wes Welker (concussion) and Champ Bailey (shoulder) are probable. Welker missed the Broncos' 27-20 upset loss to the Chargers in Week 15. Bailey has been relegated to nickelback since returning to the lineup late in the season.
3. Chargers center Nick Hardwick is questionable after sustaining a concussion in last week's victory at Cincinnati. Tackle D.J. Fluker and guard Jeromey Clary are also questionable.
San Francisco 49ers at Carolina Panthers
1. Steve Smith proclaimed that there's an "89 percent" chance he will play through his knee sprain. Coach Ron Rivera confirmed that Smith was "moving around well" before the rain hit Friday's walkthrough. Smith is officially listed as "questionable."
2. Sidelined since suffering a knee sprain of his own in Week 14, running back Jonathan Stewart is also questionable. "He didn't have a really big workload this week," Rivera said, "so we'll see how he is." Don't expect a big role for Stewart with DeAngelo Williams excelling of late.
3. 49ers defensive coordinator Vic Fangio said cornerback Carlos Rogers (hamstring) would have to practice at some point this week to play in Sunday's game. Rogers is questionable to play after missing practice again Friday. "I don't know what the percentage would be," coach Jim Harbaugh said Friday, "but suppose there's a chance."
New Orleans Saints at Seattle Seahawks
1. Pierre Thomas (chest) has finally returned to practice. The NFL's receptions leader among tailbacks is questionable for Saturday's game after a limited practice Friday. We would expect him to play in a limited role behind Mark Ingram and Darren Sproles if he gets the green light.
2. Defensive end Akiem Hicks (ankle) is also questionable while cornerback Keenan Lewis (head/neck) is probable. Losing Hicks will be a huge blow to the Saints' run defense.
3. Wide receiver Percy Harvin (hip), tight end Luke Willson (ankle) and strong safety Kam Chancellor (hip) are all listed as "probable" for the Seahawks. Harvin has passed all tests in practice and could be a game-changing presence Saturday.
Indianapolis Colts at New England Patriots
1. Patriots wide receiver Aaron Dobson (foot) has been ruled out. Fellow rookie receiver Kenbrell Thompkins (hip) and cornerback Alfonzo Dennard (knee, shoulder) are questionable. Without Dobson and Thompkins, New England wouldn't have a deep threat to take advantage of the Colts' propensity to surrender big plays down the field.
2. Colts wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey (hamstring) has also been ruled out. It's not a big loss for Indy, as DHB had fallen behind Da'Rick Rogers, Griff Whalen and LaVon Brazill in the pecking order.
3. Every other injured Colts player is listed as "probable," including safety LaRon Landry, who sustained a concussion in last week's game.
We previewed all four divisional playoff games in the latest "Around The League Podcast."


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Dear OncoLink "Ask the Experts,"
I have a question regarding the heredity of retinoblastoma. What gene exactly is the cause and does it have to present in both parents for it to be transmitted to the offspring? I am concerned because I am about to marry a man who had retinoblastoma bilaterally as a child. What is the likelihood that our children will have retinoblastoma?
Please let me know what you think. I have been curious about this for a while.
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Thank you for your question.
The gene involved in retinoblastoma is the called Rb gene. The protein product of this gene plays an integral role in initiating cell division. When the gene is mutated, as occurs in retinoblastoma patients, the control over cell division goes awry leading to uncontrolled cell proliferation and, therefore, tumor formation and growth. No one entirely understands why these tumors form in the eye.
Two forms of retinoblastoma exist; a hereditary form that can be passed to offspring and a non-hereditary form. Approximately 60% of adults have the non-hereditary form and cannot pass the disease to their children. If the parent has the hereditary form there is a 50% risk that his/her offspring will be affected. Adults who had both eyes afflicted with the disease as children are likely have the hereditary form.
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I have a Blichmann Fermenator that has two ball valves. It is recommended to boil the valves (open) in tap water for 10min to remove any organic soils within the valve. This is the recommendation of the manufacturer. My ball valves are three pc. stainless steel.
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In my first year as president and CEO of VisitRochester, I've come to realize that many people may not know exactly what VisitRochester is or does. While we are the tourism promotion agency for Monroe County, what does that mean?
VisitRochester is a sales and marketing organization. Our job is to market our community and the region as a destination for meetings and conventions and for leisure travel. Our efforts are to continually grow and maximize visitor spending as a leading contributor to our economy. The latest numbers for 2012 (produced by Tourism Economics for the state Division of Economic Development) indicate visitors had an economic impact of nearly $1 billion in Monroe County and more than $2.8 billion in the Finger Lakes region.
First and foremost, our job is, in industry jargon, to "get heads in beds." There are more than 7,000 hotel, motel or B&B rooms in Monroe County, and it's our job to help fill those rooms with meeting and convention attendees and leisure travelers. Here's how we do it:
The VisitRochester convention sales division makes contact with organizations and individuals throughout the United States who can choose Monroe County as a site for meetings and conventions. Our team develops programs that project a positive image of the area and works to familiarize meeting planners with Greater Rochester's features and benefits that support a site choice for conventions, meetings, trade shows and events.
Sales programs include personal sales, trade show exhibitions, direct marketing, familiarization tours, sales missions and collaborative promotions with Greater Rochester's hospitality industry. The department routinely evaluates Greater Rochester's resources versus competitive destinations and uses the information to strengthen the local product and enhance bid proposals for group business.
An integral component of successful convention marketing is the endorsement of local and regional residents who are members of or affiliated with targeted organizations. The sales and marketing process depends on local individuals in a way that cultivates their support of a bid for Monroe County to be a meeting site for a specific organization.
That's where you come in. Now more than ever, meeting planners look for the "local connection" to a city bidding on business. That means VisitRochester needs your connections with business or other groups that could hold board meetings or regional, state or national meetings in Rochester.
Our new initiative called the Rochester Ambassadors program enables you to do just that. VisitRochester created the program to invite civic and business leaders, college faculty, medical and research personnel-really, anyone with the ability to influence the decisions of meeting planners-to be an ambassador. We're not asking for much of your time, just enough to help invite your organization or group to meet in Rochester.
We are grateful to the many local ambassadors who have already worked with VisitRochester to bring their groups to the area. For example, Eastman School of Music faculty members were instrumental in bringing the International Society of Bassists to Rochester this year. And the facilities management teams from the University of Rochester and SUNY College at Geneseo worked closely with our sales team to bring in the Eastern region of APPA (formerly the Association of Physical Plant Administrators), a group that assists facilities officers and physical plant administrators at colleges, universities and other educational institutions. I can cite countless more examples in any number of fields.
Each delegate attending a meeting or convention in Rochester will spend approximately $700 here. Besides hotels and meals, they spend money on entertainment, transportation and attractions. Visitors' economic impact includes $69.5 million in local and $52.7 million in state taxes.
In attracting leisure travelers, VisitRochester most often partners with its member organizations as well as surrounding tourism promotion agencies. These cooperative efforts give the entire region the ability to extend resources. For example, VisitRochester and 24 partners (hotels, attractions and tourism promotion agencies) have just launched "A Welcome Surprise," a print and radio campaign targeting our Canadian neighbors. Included in the campaign is a one-hour radio show with various guests talking about what a visitor might see or do in the area. It airs each Sunday on CHML in Hamilton, Ontario.
VisitRochester is working hard to promote our area, and we want your help. Take another look around and become part of our ambassador team.
Don Jeffries is president and CEO of VisitRochester.
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Part of the success in preparing for recertification is not thinking of initial certification as a one-time event, but more of a transformation of the standard operating practices of the building. The energy efficiency improvements started as part of the initial Silver certification helped allow the building to pursue LEED Gold during recertification.
The Westory is a historic building located only two blocks from the White House in downtown Washington, D.C. Its Beaux Arts architecture sets it apart in the city landscape. In 1989, the historic building was renovated into the 12-story, 273,111-square-foot commercial office building that we know today. The multi-tenant office building is home to many tenants, including several law and public relation firms.
In 2009, Cassidy Turley Sustainability Services (Cassidy Turley) led the Westory's pursuit of LEED for Existing Buildings certification. In June 2010, it achieved LEED Silver certification with an ENERGY STAR score of 71. The initial project included retro-commissioning of building systems with the intent of optimizing building operations and efficiencies.
In 2011, one year after initial LEED certification, the building ownership tapped Cassidy Turley to look into the potential to achieve LEED for Existing Buildings Gold through the recertification process. The energy efficiency improvements started as part of the initial Silver certification helped allow the building to pursue LEED Gold during recertification.
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April 25, 2019
Getting Outside Of Your Head To Move Forward
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Pursuing Inner Growth Thanks To Group Dynamics
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April 23, 2019
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April 22, 2019
Creating An Abundance Of Love
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April 21, 2019
Removing Self-Sabotaging Blinders For Good
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April 20, 2019
Bringing Flow To Your Reactions
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April 19, 2019
Learning To Relax & Go With The Flow
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April 18, 2019
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April 17, 2019
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April 16, 2019
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April 15, 2019
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April 11, 2019
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Turning Struggles To Opportunities
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Never Giving Up Means You'll Always Find A Way
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Embracing What Makes You Different From The Depths Of You
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April 4, 2019
The Heart Of The Matter Is What Connects Us
Exploring how the heart of the matter is what connects us; how it connects us to others that are completely different from ourselves; how it connects us to our inner core; in what ways it reveals the disconnect to others &/or our inner core; why inner growth leads you to gaining complete awareness of the heart of the matter in the moment; the difference it makes to your experiencing any situation, particularly conflicting situations with others; & how it allows you to continue to raise your consciousness, to expand your awakening to the power you hold for transformation, to the power of now, & to everything related to the heart of the matter in the essence of you & in your heart, in your life & in the world.
April 3, 2019
Why Self-Worth Is So Important To Empaths & Highly Sensitive People
Exploring why self-worth is so important to empaths & highly sensitive people; how inner growth gets you to work on self-worth; what it means for you to gain self-worth along with love for self and others; & the challenges you work through as you process different layers that lead you to the depths of you with self-worth in mind.
April 2, 2019
The Secret To Finding Your Way In Life While Facing Your Fears
Exploring the secret to finding your way in life while facing your fears; how inner growth gets you on the path to finding your unique way from within (your heart, your inner core, the essence of you) & facing your fears with unconditional love to bring inner and outer resolutions that allow you to completely overcome and let go of those fears through the transformation of them from within you; why it is important to face your fears along the way of your pursuit in finding your way in life from within, from your heart and the essence of you; & what all this means for your raising of consciousness, inner core and self-awareness, your ascension process & journey, & all that untapped inner potential you feel is present within & know is meant to come forth through you, your day-to-day activities, your way of life & in your life, & that your inner growth journey gets you to tap in to & bring forth more & more.
April 1, 2019
Defining What Makes You Who You Are From The Heart
Exploring defining what makes you who you are from the heart; why this is important in what you achieve and how you feel about life choices and every day; what ways inner growth gets you to contemplate this definition from your inner core and contemplate those deeper messages your heart holds for you to uncover; how unconditional love always helps with the answers to inner self definitions that stick around long-term; & why this is only the beginning of your journey toward becoming the self-leader from the heart that will transform your life.
March 31, 2019
How To Consistently Manifest Emotional Abundance
Exploring how to consistently manifest emotional abundance; what this means for you; how inner growth, as a journey and mindset, put you on track with this; why this is important for anything you are working towards in life; & how it leads you to more abundance in all areas of your life.
March 30, 2019
Finding Your Way When In Doubt On Matters Of The Heart
Exploring finding your way when in doubt on matters of the heart; the different aspects to explore of doubt; why becoming conscious of the depths of your doubt helps to find your heart's answers & face fears to release & resolve them completely; what this means for all areas of doubt; & why going within through inner growth brings you to experience what happens in moments of doubt from the heart in a way that adds to your person, expands the essence of you, & brings forth your unlimited potential.
March 29, 2019
Avoid Letting Irritation Get To You
Exploring how to avoid letting irritation get to you; why going within helps you to learn from irritation, which transforms it into something that can bring more to your person & day-to-day; the limits to inner growth & the expansion of your potential that come with not going within when irritation happens; & how you always have a choice of how you want to handle something so that it doesn't get to you in a way that isn't a positive in your life & heart.
March 28, 2019
The Power That Comes From Embracing Neutrality In Duality
Exploring the power that comes from embracing neutrality in duality; how inner growth brings this notion to you & allows for you to put it into practice from the heart, as well as contemplate it from the depths of you so that you find your inner core's heart-felt neutrality in duality.
March 27, 2019
Why Surrender & Trust Work
Exploring why surrender & trust work; the ongoing process of this inner awakening from the heart; the challenges that come when these moments of surrender & trust contemplations take place; how inner growth, looking within, is able to bring more surrender & trust through the conscious choosing of this belief, faith in you, life, & love in your everyday; why it's never necessarily easy, but how it does get easier as surrender & trust grow more and more within you, from the heart; & how you're never alone in this journey thanks to the community that exists & shares on the topic.
March 26, 2019
Gaining Self-Awareness To Break Habits That Hold You Back
Exploring gaining self-awareness to break habits that hold you back; why it's important to break habits for good; some of the different levels of self-awareness & the depths to them; how inner growth gets you to bring these depths of you to consciousness; how once you raise your consciousness to these aspects you're able to break the habits; & how this overall process adds to your every-day life.
March 25, 2019
The Key To Powerful Transformation In Your Life
Exploring the key to powerful transformation in your life through your inner power for transformation; the role of inner growth in getting you to do the inner contemplation and heart-felt answers; how it's an ongoing process to transform things in your life from an emotional perspective, which brings them forth in your day-to-day life; why some of the challenges to tap in to this power for transformation, but how you are the key always; & why only you can decide if you believe this transformation is actually possible or not.
March 24, 2019
The Secret To Being Enough
Exploring the secret to being enough; what difference this makes in your life; how inner growth gets you to do the inner exploration & arrive at your heart-felt enough & self-love completion for who you are; how being enough entails also accepting, respecting, & working with the external & others as is; why unconditional love for yourself & all is what leads you there; and how this gets you to tap in to your untapped & unlimited potential.
March 23, 2019
Dealing With Rejection With One Simple Fix
Exploring dealing with rejection with one simple fix; how inner growth gets you to apply this simple fix; the intricacies of rejection from the human aspects to the psychological ones to the sociological ones; & how when you go within & pursue inner growth every situation involving rejection becomes a chance for you to raise your consciousness to the essence of you, your inner core & heart; to tap in to & bring forth your power for transformation; & access your higher & unlimited potential in the quality of life you lead & feel in your every day.
March 22, 2019
Dealing With Any Emotion Through Inner Growth
Exploring dealing with any emotion through inner growth; the process, journey, & mindset of inner growth applicable to your exploration of any & all emotions; why there's a difference in how you deal with emotions when you bring forth neutrality in duality, your inner core & heart's definitions, & raise your consciousness to those deeper body feelings/sensations that take place as you experience different emotions in different situations; & how all of this gets you to further tap in to & bring forth the essence of you & the unlimited power for transformation & potential you hold from within that is waiting to come forth in your day-to-day.
March 21, 2019
Finding Your Way With Flow
Exploring finding your way with flow; the process & the way inner growth gets you to pursue it in your ever day at your own pace, with your heart in the forefront, & always adding to your quality of life based on you; why it makes a difference to be in flow; & how paying attention to your feelings helps you grow flow & let go of resistance from a place of consciousness & love.
March 20, 2019
Removing What Keeps You Stuck
Exploring removing what keeps you stuck; how to do this with inner growth; what changes when you start going within to remove those stuck ideas that are what impact you the most; the deep layers of you as a human & how that relates to these stuck moments; & ultimately how to find the inner keys you hold, your inner power & love, that will always get you unstuck for good, from your inner core & the heart.
March 19, 2019
Staying Calm When Things Get Hectic
Exploring staying calm when things get hectic; how to do this in the moment through an inner growth focus; what comes from going within; how this inner exploration brings you emotional balance that allows you to stay calm & learn from the situation; & the long-term benefits this brings to you in any hectic moment you may face.
March 18, 2019
Letting Go Of Struggle
Exploring letting go of struggle; where to start; how inner growth gets you to redirect your focus in a way that brings value to the moment & that always gets you to learn & let go every time more & more; why it's so important for the quality of life you lead to let go of struggle by transforming it into something you can learn from; & how all of this gets you to tap in to your untapped & unlimited potential, as well as to bring it forth in your life.
March 17, 2019
Dealing With Setbacks On Things That Matter Most To You
Exploring dealing with setbacks on things that matter most to you; how to find emotional balance in these moments so you can keep moving forward; how inner growth gets you to use your power for transformation to learn from the moment instead of having it hold you back; what discoveries you make thanks to contemplating a setback with an inner growth mindset; the value a setback has on your overall leadership from within & with the things you do; & how it's only a setback if you stop moving forward & stop believing in yourself, your life purpose, & your heart-felt reasons.
March 16, 2019
Managing Overwhelming Emotions With Love
Exploring managing overwhelming emotions with love; how this lightens the load in the moment and long-term; why love is so powerful in these experiences; how love, in combination with inner growth, works to transform what you go through and learn in every overwhelming emotional experience you contemplate; & why consciously choosing how to define overwhelming emotions with love in the forefront gives you the inner power to manage it in a way that leads to flow & not weight.
March 15, 2019
Setting Expectations With Flow & Trust In Mind
Exploring setting expectations with flow and trust in mind; the difference it makes in your every day, in achieving your entrepreneurial goals, & personal development growth; how it positively affects your quality of life; & in what ways an inner growth journey & mindset get you to do this in a way that speaks true to your heart, your inner core, the essence of you.
March 14, 2019
It's Never Too Late To Reinvent Yourself
Exploring why it's never too late to reinvent yourself; how inner growth brings about this outlook in any situation you may face, from losing a job to wanting a change in career, to breakups & makeups, everything the uncertainty of life can through your way; & why it's only by knowing this truth from your heart, the depths of you, the essence of you & your inner core, that you will not only reinvent yourself, but also gain the strength, emotional support, & stamina you need to be able & move forward from something so majorly impactful on you; & the beauty of this never-ending opportunity in life with its consistent transformations and/or changes when you have an inner growth mindset approach.
March 13, 2019
Achieve More Without Having To Try So Hard
Exploring how to achieve more without having to try so hard; what this means through inner growth, both the journey & the mindset; how raising your consciousness to your inner core, heart, the essence of you, & body help to achieve more without the hard long-term; why it's important to explore the hard from the heart if you're going to replace with the light; what this all means for your quality of life; for your job or career or entrepreneurial successes & purpose-driven, heart-felt pursuits & achievements; as well as your finding & tapping into your unlimited potential; & why this is so important to your emotional state of being as well.
March 12, 2019
How To Find Strength In The Toughest Of Times
Exploring how to find strength in the toughest of times; what it takes on your end; how inner growth gets you to find the strength; why your inner core and heart, trust in you, is essential to finding strength in a way that gets you to move forward; & the major difference that comes from a switch in mindset with inner growth & your heart, unconditional love, in the forefront of the tough times that bring you to search for such strength.
March 11, 2019
Reworking Partnerships For The Best Outcome From The Heart
Exploring reworking partnerships for the best outcome from the heart; why this is so challenging and how inner growth helps to replace the challenges with learning, & giving you the way to find solutions for the best outcome from your heart, from the pureness of your heart and the essence of you (thanks to inner growth getting you to raise your consciousness to you, to getting to know the inner you below the surface, your filters &/or contemplating all the depths of you to see through everything before making a final decision); how reworking partnerships with your inner core & voice in the forefront helps you to establish better partnerships with existing &/or new partners (work or personal); & what makes this process unique in bringing forth more of the unlimited options & potential you have for pursuing a quality of life that leads with your heart, inner core, & life purpose in the lead.
March 10, 2019
Relying On Your Inner Knowing For Changes In Your Career Or Entrepreneurial Journey
Exploring relying on your inner knowing for changes in your career or entrepreneurial journey; how inner growth gets you to uncover that inner knowing, as well as the lessons you can learn from the change you're contemplating & the challenges that change brings on a human level in dealing with uncertainty & the unknown; & how this process helps you to bring forth more of you & what you desire to create in your life & in this world.
March 9, 2019
Balancing Your Inner World With The Outer World
Exploring balancing your inner world with the outer world; the biggest challenges people face with this balancing & why; how inner growth gets you to overcome these challenges, find your inner core balance, & bring it forth in a way that also leads you to success in any endeavor (business or personal) you choose to embark on from the heart, the essence of you, your inner purpose brought forth in your life purpose; why you can achieve this unlimited potential through your pursuit of balance of your inner world with the outer world; how once you embrace your inner balance with the inner and outer world, the quality of life you lead & share with others is something that will leave you at awe every day more, & no longer be a cause of anything that takes you off-course or destabilizes your inner & outer harmony; & what will tell you that the expression of both to their utmost extent in the life you lead & the world you live in is finally at hand for you.
March 8, 2019
Removing Self-Doubt When Things Get Tough
Exploring removing self-doubt when things get tough; how inner growth gets you to make strides beyond the ordinary due to its foundation in validating the essence of you (inner core, heart, inner purpose, etc.) & the external (system, society, human condition, psychology, behavior, acquired thought processes, etc.) from the heart (your inner core); how as you pursue finding balance with the essence of you & the external (so without negating either), you replace self-doubt with inner-self learning, growth and unconditional love towards yourself and the world; insights into why self-doubt keeps popping up when things get tough; how raising your consciousness to your heart & inner purpose helps you to reconfirm beliefs from the essence of you, your inner core's compass, the feelings that are a part of your everyday, and more; & how through an inner growth mindset you remove self-doubt by transforming it into the opportunity to grow your unlimited potential in your life & inner purpose's heart-felt pursuits, both from within & without (meaning in the world around you, through what you do, your career &/or business, how you contribute to your society & family, be the light and love to inspire others, & so on).
March 7, 2019
Releasing Deep Crippling Fears From The Heart
Exploring releasing deep crippling fears from the heart; different steps to releasing them from deep within in time (your unique timing); how an inner growth journey & mindset assist in releasing them from the depths of your inner core & heart, from the essence of you, through gained knowledge & expansion of your power for transformation; why only you can determine whether you will succeed in this intent completely or not, & how trough inner growth you acknowledge the never-ending journey of this transformation, as well as raise your awareness & consciousness to this power only you hold for your life; & why the essence of you, your inner core & heart, your intuitions & emotions, have to become valid for you (hold validity) to achieve this release from the heart tangibly.
March 6, 2019
Dealing With Worry & Anxiety Through Inner Growth
Exploring dealing with worry & anxiety through inner growth; how the journey & mindset bring you to expand the options you have in handling them & overcoming them; why support exists for these strong emotions & how when you find support that resonates with your inner growth journey it's a major plus to letting go of worry & anxiety thoroughly from the heart; how the external & the inner conflicts that can be a source of worry & concern are a starting place for your opportunity to choose inner growth, unconditional love & self-trust; & how acceptance of the external, but knowing you can work with you, your emotions, & raising your awareness & consciousness in the moment, in the now, is always within the power you hold for transformation in your life, & with anything that comes your way.
March 5, 2019
Overcome One Of The Biggest Challenges To Inner Harmony
Exploring how to overcome one of the biggest challenges to inner harmony; the importance of individualism & groups; how the inner growth mindset & journey lead you to finding inner harmony with the two; the importance of neutrality in duality; why a holistic view of the individual and society as both separate yet one (a whole as a group too) is valuable when you include unconditional love & unity in the holistic view; why separateness is not beneficial to inner harmony; & why this search for harmony with individualism & the group is one of the biggest challenges for people trying to find themselves from the heart & bring that heart (the essence of you) forward in life to reach inner harmony in their every day.
March 4, 2019
Transitioning To A High Quality Of Life
Exploring transitioning to a high quality of life through inner growth; how quality of life is centered around emotions (consciously & unconsciously); why raising your consciousness to your emotions, to your inner core, to the essence of you is what leads to a high quality of life & how this completely changes your life in all areas; in what ways inner growth gets you to see the benefits that come from all your life choices; how this switch in mindset, in what you see & explore through inner growth gets you to uncover more of your life purpose from within, identify it completely & bring it forth practically in your life; & how there is never an end to how much more you can bring to the quality of your life, from the heart & in your day-to-day, through the things you do, the relationships you build and grow, the heart-felt practice you want to bring forth or the spiritual-based practice you're running as a purpose-driven entrepreneur & want to grow, & so much more.
March 3, 2019
Finding Joy In The Unknown
Exploring finding joy in the unknown; how the inner growth process & journey get you to go deep within to find your joy for the unknown that you're dealing with as part of the human condition existentialists have thoroughly talked about throughout the years of humanity's history; what the unknown can be depending on your choice of focus; why there are no quick fixes to the fears of the unknown; & how thanks to making a switch in mindset you are able to take the step-by-step journey that brings you complete harmony of the essence of you & its ability to unfold unlimitedly through the exploration you go through every time you face the unknown.
March 2, 2019
Everything Begins And Ends With You
Exploring how everything begins and ends with you; your life is yours to build, direct, & experience in whatever way you're inclined to do so; thanks to pursuing inner growth you gain harmony between what you feel and what comes to be; every impasse is a teacher for you thanks to an inner growth mindset & this makes you invincible in what you can & will achieve in life; how it starts with recognizing that you can choose what resonates within, with your inner core & heart, & that you don't have to keep a perspective that holds you back, you aren't a victim if you choose not to be; you are an unconditional heart-driven "warrior" who can reach any heights & inspire the same in others.
March 1, 2019
Overcoming Fear & Trusting Your Heart-felt Ideas Through Inner Growth
Exploring overcoming fear & trusting your heart-felt ideas through inner growth; in what ways your journey within gets you to express the essence of you in the things you do; how inner growth gets you to understand the foundation of your fear from a human perspective & a manageable one that also shows you the different solutions you hold within just by following your heart on those things; how growing trust of your heart-felt ideas can only happen by having a contrast/opposite to contemplate consciously, with awareness of the depths of you, your decision (to trust you or not); & how as you see the neutrality in duality of all things, you grow that gratitude towards what you let go of (that isn't heart-felt or in tune with you), which allows you to appreciate it as you remove the fear, block, limit to your unlimited potential in bringing forth your heart-felt ideas to life.
February 28, 2019
Staying Connected To Our Humanity Through Inner Growth
Exploring staying connected to our humanity through inner growth; how this journey is set with the foundation of looking to the external to learn about your inner self, your inner core, your heart, the essence of you; why this realization & learning mindset gets you to stay connected, but also have unconditional love grow in time towards all (external, system, society); how your humanity brings you to contemplate opposites, neutrality in duality, & the importance of an inner growth mindset if you're going to tap in to this truth from your heart to make a conscious choice from within, with what resonates with your inner core, the essence of you; & why without our humanity there would be no inner growth, no life consciousness or life experiences & choices to contemplate or make at all.
February 27, 2019
Making The Best When Things Don't Go As Planned
Exploring making the best when things don't go as planned; how inner growth gets you to make the best by learning from any situation, planned or unplanned; why being in a state of awareness of your inner core and heart helps this process; what comes from this expanded exploration of handling things you are so invested in that don't go as planned; & the huge difference it makes for you in your day-to-day life, as an individual and/or an entrepreneur.
February 26, 2019
I Am Who I Am Through Inner Growth Goes Beyond What You Think
Exploring how "I am who I am" through inner growth goes beyond what you think; the transformation that takes place as you pursue this inner exploration; the choices that you get to evaluate in your awareness of who you are from your inner core, from your heart, that is the essence of you; & the continuous unlimited potential you can tap in to & keep pursuing as you switch to an inner growth mindset in your "I am who I am" feeling, actions, & thought process.
February 25, 2019
Let Yourself Shine By Being You
Exploring why it's only by being you that you let yourself shine; the challenge people face with this & how inner growth helps those challenges become the opportunities that get you to start shining; how the inner growth process brings you to uncover & embrace the true you from the heart; why gaining this type of mindset allows for continued growth & pursuit of the in-depth knowledge of your inner core, of consciously deciding whether you're going to trust it to lead you or not, & if you're going to use it to pursue your life; & how uncovering & letting go of limits that hold you back thanks to this inner growth mindset, brings about further expansion of your potential as you let yourself shine by being you in the things you do.
February 24, 2019
Your Path To Enlightenment Lies Within
Exploring how & why your path to enlightenment lies within; in what ways inner growth gets you on the path to enlightenment from within; why it's important for you to acknowledge all that is a part of you consciously & not put it aside; how as long as other things define your path & not your inner core you can't begin to become enlightened in a way that leads to the expansion of you & tapping in to the unlimited potential you hold from the heart; why leading your enlightenment is a choice & a choice that leads you to being solo along the journey, but never really alone; & why facing fears is what will lead you to become aware of the choice you have regarding your path to enlightenment.
February 23, 2019
Getting Unstuck Means You Have To Believe You Can
Exploring how getting unstuck means you have to believe you can; the in-depth search that inner growth gets you to pursue when it comes to the "believe you can" part; why only if you repeatedly face the question & do the inner exploration/learning can you arrive at your inner core's true answers & remove/make peace with all that is keeping you stuck; a look at the processes of getting unstuck in different situations & at different times throughout your life and your inner growth journey; & how to know/identify (consciously/through awareness) in the moment when you feel stuck, what the fear component is &/or what the desired outcome is; & also, the power you hold within (at your inner core, in your heart) to stay open, learn, & see that you are not stuck, but instead that you have an opportunity for growth, an opportunity to bring forth your unlimited potential, & to consistently pursue this higher potential with love in your heart & life as your guide.
February 22, 2019
Own Your Power & You Won't Have To Struggle For It
Exploring how when you own your power through inner growth, you won't have to struggle for it; in what ways your inner journey brings you to own your power; what this process looks like & the different levels it can take; as well as the continuous transformation that takes place in your life as you tap in to more of your unlimited potential & bring it forth thanks to your inner growth journey bringing you to own through awareness the inner power you hold, but that you simply hadn't had access to prior to your awakening to it and paying attention to your heart through inner exploration by active choosing from you.
February 21, 2019
Give Yourself The Approval You Want From Others
Exploring what it means to give yourself the approval you want from others & why it's so important to you being able to tap in to your higher potential, empower yourself, discover more of your heart, as well as be able to finally bring it forth too through your actions, what you do & feel; how inner growth gets you to give yourself approval in all & towards all from the heart; why this journey enables you to also then share that same approval you were denied to others that you support along their inner growth journey; & how at the end of the day, approval from your inner core, heart, the essence of you, in the things you do & the life you lead matters the most, even in the absence of you consciously being aware of it, the difference takes place when you finally awaken to it, take ownership of it & bring it forth in all that you do & are from the heart.
February 20, 2019
The Transformation That Happens When You Bring Love To Pain
Exploring the transformation that happens when you bring love to pain; how inner growth gets you going with the process & consciously choosing from the heart every step of the way; why this makes a huge difference in your day-to-day & overall life; what different options you have & how inner growth gets you to see these objectively with yourself from a neutral place & your heart, & in the absence of judgement; & why unconditional love towards yourself & all transforms pain into something you will be able to stay open to, learn from, & bring forth more unconditional love in your life & the life of others through your experiences in dealing with it from this place of love & inner growth.
February 19, 2019


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Nicholas Hytner and Bob Crowley, two legit stalwarts, make a spectacular leap to the opera stage with the Met's new production of "Don Carlo," first seen at Covent Garden last year. With the genius of Verdi and the resources of two big opera houses at their disposal, director and designer have unleashed something here that will astound those acquainted only with their Broadway work. You've heard about total theater? This is it.
Let some opera experts prefer his "Otello" or "Falstaff"; "Don Carlo" is Verdi's supreme masterwork with its six — count 'em, six — full-blooded characters in the grandest human drama that finds another of the composer's heroines choosing duty to country over personal happiness. In love with Don Carlo (Robert Alagna), Elisabeth of France (Marina Poplavskaya) chooses instead to marry his father, King Philip II of Spain (Ferruccio Furlanetto), to keep the peace, unleashing the jealous fury of a rival, Eboli (Anna Smirnova), and the wrath of the Grand Inquisitor (Eric Halfvarson), as Carlo's friend and peacemaker Rodrigo (Simon Keenlyside) gets sacrificed in the process. That's a lot of story, but there's even more great music.
Crowley, who also designed the sumptuous costumes, creates several visually unique stage pictures — from the winter fantasy of Fontainebleau to the gloomy monastery of St. Just to the garish Valladolid Cathedral, scene of the ghastly auto-de-fe — and yet the whole production is of one simple, almost stark stylistic piece. He's much aided here by Mark Henderson's lighting, which turns trees, hedges and pillars into ominous monoliths.
Some operagoers prefer the four-act version of "Don Carlo," which begins after Carlo and Elisabeth have met and fallen in love at Fontainebleau. In this five-acter, Hytner takes that love-at-first-sight story and gives it convincing life. Rodgers & Hammerstein needed their conditional love duet to get the romantic juices flowing, but not Verdi and Hytner. Their two leads are young and in love the second they meet, and the rest is tragedy as Elisabeth is soon forced to choose the king, leaving Carlo alone.
Again and again in this production, Hytner and Crowley isolate Carlo at a scene's conclusion, often creating masterful silent segues to the next act as candle-carrying monks or corpse-bearing soldiers direct our attention forward.
When the Met first presented "Don Carlo" in 1950, Roman Catholics protested. Hytner, to his credit, reawakens that outrage with an auto-de-fe scene that stuns with a chorus of priests, cardinals and other unholy human animals who gouge out eyes and burn the innocent at the stake. Remember Hytner's helicopter in "Miss Saigon"? He tops it with this act-three fire storm.
But "Don Carlo" is nothing without a great tenor to deliver the title role. Fortunately, the Met has Alagna, whose tangy tenor possesses just the right dash of acid to bring expressive power to the doomed prince. Furlanetto has a few miles on his bass, and every foot of that vocal journey only gives authority to his interpretation of the weariest despot on earth. The very full-throated Smirnova presents a raucous and vulgar Eboli. Much more elegant is Keenlyside, but even in this lightest of Verdi baritone roles, he is overtaxed, especially in his act-two confrontation with Philip. Poplavskaya lets go with some great high notes and her voice dominate the ensembles, but she has trouble negotiating the passaggio and by evening's end she had noticeably tired, cutting short several phrases. If conductor Yannick Nezet-Seguin lacks some of the finesse of James Levine when it comes to this opera, he substitutes with plenty of drive and fire.
"Don Carlo" clocks in at 4 1/2 hours. Thanks to Verdi, Hytner and Crowley, it's the fastest show in town.


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You Are More Likely to Find People With Pets in This State — Can You Guess?
Americans love their pets, but there's one state that may love them just a little bit more than the rest of us.
The American Veterinary Medical Association surveyed over 222,000 people around the country to find out where people are most likely to own pets. The state that has the highest percentage? Drum roll, please...
Vermont! The land of Ben & Jerry's is also the home of Fido and Kitty. The survey found nearly 71% of people in the state own pets. New Mexico came in second.
On the other end of the spectrum is Washington, DC. Only a hair under 22% of residents have pets in our nation's capital.
Further analysis finds Arkansas leads the nation in dog ownership, with 47.9%, while Illinois was last, with 32.4%.
Among cats, Vermont led the way, thanks to the 49.5% of folks there who have a feline. California brought up the rear in this category. Only 27.8% of people in the Golden State own a cat.
Here's a look at the states with the highest and lowest rates of pet ownership, along with the percentage of people in each state with pets:
1. Vermont: 70.8%
2. New Mexico: 67.6%
3. South Dakota: 65.6%
4. Oregon: 63.6%
5. Maine: 62.9%
6. Washington: 62.7%
7. Arkansas: 62.4%
8. West Virginia: 62.1%
9. Idaho: 62%
10. Wyoming: 61.8%
1. District of Columbia: 21.9%
2. Massachusetts: 50.4%
3. New York: 50.6%
4. New Jersey: 50.7%
5. Utah: 51.2%
6. Nebraska: 51.3%
7. Illinois: 51.8%
8. Maryland: 52.3%
9. California: 52.9%
10. (tie) Minnesota: 53%
10. (tie) Rhode Island: 53%