text: Notre musique (2004) With Sarah Adler, Nade Dieu, Rony Kramer. Notre Musique (trailer) - YouTube This is one of few movies that I seen in the last ten years (if not more) that really kncocked me out. . Godard can be maddeningly obscure and this is a more. Divided into three "kingdoms" -- Enfer (Hell), Purgatoire (Purgatory) and Paradis (Paradise) -- Notre Musique is an. The latest work from the great. Jean-Luc Godard, ever ready to follow a noble example, has modelled the structure of his new film-part drama, part documentary, though not a drama-documentary-on. The film reflects on violence, morality, and the representation of violence in film, and touches. Jim's Reviews - Notre Musique (Godard / 2004) Directed by Jean-Luc Godard 2004, France — 80 minutes, color, aspect ratio 1.33:1 (as presented in theatrical exhibition) — Drama. Find trailers, reviews, and all info for Notre musique by Jean-Luc Godard on this page. Amazon.com: Notre Musique: Sarah Adler, Nade Dieu, Rony Kramer. Actors: Sarah Adler: Judith Lerner · Nade Dieu: Olga Brodsky · Rony Kramer: Ramos Garcia · Simon Eine: Ambassador · Jean-Christophe. In Notre Musique (Our Music), Jean-Luc Godard's Dante-inspired cinematic tone poem, the great French director takes his. Notre Musique - Review - World/Independent Film Jean-Luc Godard's latest film, "Notre Musique," which plays at the New York Film Festival, is a unqiue blend of almost abstract cinema, fiction, and documentary. A dense, but thoughtful meditation about war by Jean-Luc Godard. Notre musique - Movie info: cast, reviews, trailer on mubi.com Notre musique on mubi.com. Notre musique (2004) - IMDb Director: Jean-Luc Godard. . Notre musique - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Notre musique (Our Music) is a 2004 film directed by Jean-Luc Godard. Notre Musique - Rotten Tomatoes - Movies | Movie Trailers


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Strasburg's injury sure to spark debate
After processing the gloomy bulletin from Washington — Stephen Strasburg, elbow surgery, likely gone for a year — I have three salient thoughts on the matter.
1. It's unfair to make the following statement: Strasburg's mechanics remind me of Mark Prior, ergo he is destined for years of pain and unfulfilled promise.
2. If you want to criticize the Nationals, do so for their failure to scan Strasburg's elbow, along with his shoulder, after he was scratched from a start last month.
3. We must accept the reality that throwing a baseball at upwards of 100 miles per hour is inherently dangerous behavior for even the most rigorously trained athletes.
Our instinct, in sports and society at large, is to assess blame quickly and follow with the proper amount of ridicule. But this inquiry has just begun. Divining exactly why Strasburg will go under the knife is akin to formulating a clear explanation for the Cubs' 102-year drought. It's a two-beer talk, followed by an extended stare at the empties.
Clearly, something went wrong, because a reputed once-in-a-generation pitcher will be out of commission for 12 months or more. The question is whether the error was avoidable.
And it's incumbent on all of us — reporters, scouts, executives, agents, not to mention Strasburg himself — to find out.
Seeing as how Strasburg won't throw a pitch until after next year's All-Star break, we have plenty of time to reason our way through this.
First, let's discard the hypothesis that Strasburg has been doomed for years by his own delivery — or that he's a doppelganger for Prior at all.
In case you've already forgotten, Prior is the former Cubs pitching sensation who arrived in the majors amid acclaim for his supposedly flawless mechanics. But he was felled by a series of shoulder injuries and didn't pitch in the majors past the age of 25. Prior is currently a member of the independent Orange County Flyers.
Some have compared Strasburg to Prior, because they are first-round picks with similar body types. However, Don Baylor, Prior's first manager in the big leagues, said Friday that the pitching mechanics of the two aren't similar at all.
In fact, Baylor said, it is Strasburg who has the more stressful delivery of the two.
"When I saw him, his slider was so violent, his fastball was so violent — everything was hard, hard, hard," Baylor told FOXSports.com contributor Tracy Ringolsby. "Everything was stress. It wasn't that way with Prior. He was smooth and easy with everything he did. There wasn't stress."
The Nationals, for their part, don't think that Strasburg's throwing mechanics caused the ligament tear.
"We don't have any reason to believe that," team president Stan Kasten told me Friday. "There have been hundreds of pitchers who came down with this. All different ages. All different stages of their careers. All different mechanics."
But it should come as no surprise that there are varying opinions on the Strasburg-Prior question.
One American League scouting director acknowledged Friday that there are indeed some similarities between the two deliveries.
A National League counterpart sees it differently.
"I would agree with the statement that Prior's mechanics lead to a high potential for injury; I would not agree with that statement for Strasburg," the NL executive said. "In my opinion, (Strasburg's) mechanics are very solid.
"The issue is that pitchers that throw as hard as he does have a higher chance of something going wrong due to the increased stresses. But it is not due to his mechanics."
No two arms are exactly alike. So, no two deliveries are exactly alike. That is why it's impossible to run pitchers through diagnostic tests and conclude, with 100 percent accuracy, whether they will break down or not.
Pitchers are not machines. Computers, no matter how advanced, are unable to tell us what a man will do when 40,000 people are screaming at him.
And maybe that is the answer here.
A scout told me Friday that he had noticed a slight variation in Strasburg's delivery in his last several starts.
In other words, Strasburg's true mechanics weren't the problem. It was that he had started deviating from them.
That could explain the 5.12 ERA since July 21.
So what, exactly, was the issue?
"The position of his arm," the scout explained, in reference to the position of his forearm at the release point. "His arm stroke wasn't as high as it was when I first saw him.
"It could mean his body was moving too fast. It could have meant he was tired. It could have meant a lot of things."
It could have meant a lot of things.
Were there warning signs? If so, did the Nationals miss them? The questions may haunt the Nationals over the next year, when their stadium isn't nearly as full as it should have been every fifth day.
I don't believe the Nationals had a bad plan while Strasburg was in the minor leagues. His rest was regimented. His workload was controlled. But I do wonder if Strasburg was communicating effectively with club officials — and vice versa — once he made his sparkling debut on that memorable June night.
When Strasburg was scratched from that start last month because of a stiff shoulder, why didn't the Nationals check out his elbow, too? Were they negligent? Or did Strasburg, adhering to baseball's tough-guy code, exacerbate the problem by saying that everything was fine?
The irony here is that Strasburg can safely pitch at 100 mph. He demonstrated that in college, in the Arizona Fall League, in the Eastern League, in the International League. But not yet in the big leagues, where the circumstances are undeniably different.
Maybe the expectations were so high, the pressure so great, that the 22-year-old started wrenching that elbow … just … a … little … bit … on his follow-through.
Sometimes, that's all it takes.
Perhaps Strasburg was making the same infinitesimal mistake on every pitch. At 80 miles per hour, no problem. At 100, it might be enough to tear a ligament.
Did the Nationals err in not sufficiently scrutinizing how their star pitcher was throwing?
Or should Strasburg have been more forthcoming about every little twinge he felt?
Or was this a simple case of one pitch, one ligament, one crying shame?
It's too early to point fingers. That time may never come. But this should re-open the discussion on the inexact science of how to care for young pitchers, particularly Strasburg's first-round, big-money brethren.
The line between reasonable caution and preventative zealotry is a murky one. That's the thing about sports. It's hard to be tough and smart. The process takes years. Unfortunately, Stephen Strasburg will spend the next one in neutral.

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Remember them…
70 years ago, Europe was in flames. Total war.
It's hard to imagine a concept like Total War now. We are used to a different type of warfare, different combattants, different tactics. Assymetric Warfare. Counter Insurgency. Remote, limited conflicts far from our homes.
Then, however, the war was every where. It was all encompassing. And everyone was focussed on the goal of winning the struggle – a struggle described as a battle for survival; of good against evil.
It is easy to buy into this, because the regime of the enemy was clearly evil. Based upon a dogma of hate. Terrible acts were perpetrated by some in the name of their 'Reich'. But it was more than just that. Some of the enemy were not evil. Some were just young men conscripted to fight, who may not have believed in the ideals of the command.
And sometimes the 'good' did bad things. Maybe not evil, but certainly questionable things. But are those things only questionable in the light of 20:20 vision of history?
Take the air dimension for instance. In this, thousands…hundreds of thousands…of casualties occurred. And with today's view, this is un-imaginable. It's simply almost impossible to comprehend that many casulaties. 65,000 British civilains, 67,000 French, 400,000 Germans – 25,000 in Dresden alone.
We can look at event like Dresden and say that it was wrong, that it was a crime. But that is unfair. It was a different time, and it's difficult to put yourself in the place of someone who was there at the time. The British had seen London, and other cities like Liverpool and Plymouth, pounded, and of course had seen the center of Coventry destroyed by German bombing raids. If you had been there, would you not have stood up and agreed with Arthur Harris who told the nation that the enemy had 'sown the wind' and will now 'reap the whirlwind'?
Different times, different values.
One thing is certain though. ALL deserve to be remembered. Because by remembering, we see the pointlessness and the waste of war. The deeds done by those who fought were great, even if ideals behind them were not always perfectly noble. But in a time of Total War, everyone fought. And everyone deserves to be remembered and commemorated.
Those on the ground in Dresden are commemorated, likewise in Coventry. But there exists no memorial to the 55,573 members of Bomber Command crews who died, and they deserve to be remembered.
And finally a memorial to those crews is being built in Green Park, in London, and this opens very soon.
It is overdue. Whatever the politics and the ethics of what went on, the fact is that the participants need to be remembered. It is right and fitting that the memorial has been built.
And it is right and fitting that, at last, the crews of Bomber Command who conributed so much to the war effort – and argueably bringing the war to a swifter close – are to be honoured.
This is the first of a series of Posts scheduled to coincide with the opening of the new Bomber Command memorial. Keep checking back for updates, or better still, sign up as an email subscriber by clicking in the box over on the sidebar on the left of the homepage.


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July 18, 2012
This post is a great way to begin this blog....with a post to Yayoi Kusama. I am obsessed with this idea and feel that the Obliteration Room installation is one of the best Ideas I've ever seen.
What began as a white room was contributed to thousands of people adding color dots, which in turn created a wonderful piece of art. Interactivity became a huge part of Kusama's work int he 1960's and this was a clever way to introduce a new generation to her amazing work.


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A pastor , author, and editor with strong Gaston County ties will be the guest speaker at an upcoming revival at Eastside Baptist Church in Kings Mountain.
A pastor , author, and editor with strong Gaston County ties will be the guest speaker at an upcoming revival at Eastside Baptist Church in Kings Mountain.
Dr. J. Mike Minnix will preach at the revival being held March 23-26 at the church, 308 York Road.
Minnix is founder and editor of sermoncity.com and president of More Than Bread Ministries. He has led congregations in the Southern Baptist Convention for more than 40 years including First Baptist in Cherryville.
The author of three books, he has been invited to speak at revivals and conferences across the region.
A former vice president for evangelism for the Georgia Baptist Convention, he created and served as editor of the ministry PastorLife for more than a decade.
He and his wife, Jayne, live in Mount Holly.
Services will be held at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. March 23 and at 6:45 p.m. March 24-26.
The revival is open to all churches and demominations.
A church yard sale featuring chicken pot pies will be held from 7 to 11 a.m. Saturday at The Presbyterian Church of Lowell, 207 E. First St., sponsored by the Presbyterian Women.
Proceeds will go to upcoming service projects and 10 percent will be given to the Lowell Crisis Ministry.
The Presbyterian Men will be selling their homemade chicken pot pies � which feed three to four people � for $10 each.
The fundraiser takes place in the church activity building. The church is located across from the Lowell Post Office.
To raise money for a trip to a Christian girls camp this summer, the Young Women�s Group of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will hold a pancake breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. March 29 at Applebee�s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 3628 E. Franklin Blvd., Gastonia.
At the camp the girls, ages 12 to 18, will participate in activities such as rock climbing, canoeing and other outdoor events as well as taking part in faith-related programs.
Tickets for the breakfast are $7 for adults and $5 for children age 12 and under. Donations will also be appreciated.
For advance tickets, email email@example.com to come. You can also pay at the door.
A benefit to help a little girl with leukodystrophy will be held from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 29 at New Covenant United Methodist Church, 14514 Lucia Riverbend Highway, Mount Holly.
Butterfly Kisses for Lexi�s Wishes will feature a variety of events including an auction, yard sale, bake sale and music.
Other highlights include:
There will also be a bounce house, petting zoo and pony rides. For $5 play and ride all day.
Proceeds will help cover the cost of taking Lexi to Washington, D.C. for treatment from a doctor who specializes in helping patients with Leukodystrophy, a condition that causes a degeneration of white matter of the brain.


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Doing that thing you thought was impossible
If someone would've told my younger self I'd be a mom before 28, be living in the Wild West, and loving it, I would not have believed them.
There's two hours until its 2019 and I'm only now quietly sitting reflecting on 2018 and all thats transpired.
In April, my daughter Lily was born. By God's grace I had an amazing birth, a spontaneous vaginal delivery without any medication or interventions. This insane, unbelievable adventure was one I went through with two of the closest people to me, my husband and my mom and thanks to an amazing healthcare team at the University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City.
I've been feeding my daughter breastmilk via: exclusively pumping, nursing and pumping, nursing, pumping, and bottle feeding, and back to exclusively breastfeeding with a bottle before bed. This has been the hardest battle I've fought in my entire life. I have never wanted something so bad for myself or for a person I love more than I've wanted to give the gift of breastmilk. It's been a journey of so many ups and downs, twists and turns, tears of sadness and defeat, and pure joy and laughter. I am beyond thankful for the lactation consultants at Success With Breastfeeding out of Weber County that I am beyond speechless at this journey Lily and I have been on and am thankful for everyday I am able to exclusively nurse her. We've accomplished so much together!
I've traveled to NC where my mom lives twice, all four flights alone when Lily was three and then seven months old! Not easy, but overall all the flights went so much better than I anticipated and thankfully Delta workers and fellow passengers have greeted me with extraordinary kindness and patience.
When loneliness has reared its ugly head and sorrow and grief and hardship has weighed me down I've had wonderful mom-friends who've brought me lunch, coffee, dinner and more. They've listened to my endless chatter and questions and confusion and loved me the same. Some of these moms were from my church bible study, breastfeeding moms community, and MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) group. They've been absolutely amazing and I am so thankful for their endless support and encouragement as a mom, wife, and friend. They've encouraged me to rest and remember that self-care is important and necessary, especially as a mom.
And Lily pie. Lily bear. Yes, we called her Lily bear before she started growing. She is sweet, funny, intelligent, bashful, playful, and sassy. She doesn't have a schedule but she does have a routine. She loves to be held and can't play alone for long. She's sweet sunshine on a cloudy day and winter warmth beyond compare. She reminds me the to do list can be further out of reach and that the boxes can be left unchecked. She is a beauty beyond compare and I am beyond blessed to be her mommy,
Bryan. A strength and patience which knows no end and a quick-witty humor that still catches me off guard. His, "I just want to hold you's" are the only thing that make me stop spinning. His, "of course I'll hold our beautiful daughter," and "of course, I can change that dipey," (diaper) get me overtime. He has worked so hard to provide for our family's needs and desires. His hardwork, by God's grace has been recognized and I am thankful for every opportunity he's extended to be the amazing leader he is in our home, at work too.
My mom and brother, their love and goofiness gets me overtime. Both so different but enjoying the worry free life of staying up late, sleeping in late, skipping breakfast and loving it. An amazing grandmother with dance moves like you wouldn't believe.
And my in-laws. Hospitality with which no one can compare. Delicious home cooked meals from her and unmatched wit and comedy from him. Explorers with no bounds and relaxing because they worked so hard in order to be able to.
This post would never end if I mentioned all of my family, so to those reading not on here… you know you mean the world to me and our relationship and further your welcoming Lily into this community has melted my heart.
These are the things/people I'm thankful for and what I've loved seeing from them this year.
All in all, by God's grace I've done two of the hardest things I never knew I'd have the honor of doing: growing and delivering a beautiful baby girl naturally and breastfeeding her. I hope and pray I can give her the best life possible in which she knows she is loved by me, her daddy, and even more by Jesus—the one who has helped me do the thing I thought was impossible.
May 2019 bring God the glory and praise He is due for His love endures forever! And may you experience His love and joy in this next year!


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I got so much done yesterday around the house while I was home alone for hours. I even skipped yoga last night to hang out with Chad and make the Pioneer Woman's Cowboy Calzones and baked mac and cheese for dinner. I felt like a major success even if no one else really noticed...(Chad did like the food. I can usually count on him for that.
I cleaned off the dining room table/my craft area for atleast a few days while I have company this weekend. I cleaned up the kitchen counters, recycyled/did away with stuff we don't need that has just been sitting around for forever...I cleaned up the living room and desk in there...
all that is left for the girls to come is bathrooms and sheets and a good vaccuming around the house, all of which I can do Friday before they arrive. I only have to work one more day this week before they get here and that is simply multiplying my excitment....days off work are the best! Days off work with your three best friends are such a blessing that I can not even describe...I am literally tearing up here.
Anyway...I also made new covers for the pillows on my antique garden bench outside and gave the wall a revamp. I think I spent $12 yesterday for fabric, ribbon, an "I" initial which I painted, and a grapevine wreath. So a $12 front porch redo!
The pillows are a much more modern fabric than what I would have usually chosen but for some reason I just could not resist the turquoise and brown combo. They had it in black and white too but I just loved the bright colors against the dark bench. Besides, turquoise is supposedly the Pantone color of the year!
I painted the "I" to try to match the brighter turquoise (it came white) and got as close as I could mixing colors in the dining room! I just drilled a hole and ran some ribbon through it to hang it from the wreath.
The finished product! I love it! The candles I bought a few weeks ago when the Christmas stuff was still up so it doesn't count towards the total redo price! I love my front porch now...just please don't look at the other side that has bright yellow patio furniture! :)


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We sat down with Dustin Gusso, a recent Certified Welder through RTEC, to ask him about his work at Kolberg Pioneer Inc.
When we asked him what he would say to students thinking about taking a class through RTEC, he said, "I took both the RTEC Basic and Skill Upgrade Welding Classes to become and AWS Certified Welder and this training prepared me for what I am doing at KPI. The cost of the training is super affordable! Bob Olson and John Darcy are great instructors and they know what they are doing. They prepared me for a career in manufacturing."
When asked his advice for incoming students, he recommended, " RTEC can help students connect to jobs with local manufacturers. They bring the employers to you. I would recommend this training because you can learn a lot and earn a decent living wage when you are done."
RTEC would like to thank Dustin for taking the time to sit down and talk with us. We wish him the best in whatever his future holds.
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Join Lauren and Team Underwood for the Sycamore Pumpkin Festival!
We will meet at the corner of Borden and Park avenues at 12:00pm. The parade kicks off at 1pm. The route is roughly 20 blocks, so wear comfortable shoes!
Please sign up to walk with us at https://events.mobilizeamerica.io/underwoodforcongress/event/28567/.
Every year, the Sycamore Pumpkin Festival unites more than 30 DeKalb County non-profit groups working to provide a weekend of Halloween fun for all. The Courthouse lawn is the center of activities, including thousands of decorated pumpkins on display, there are also art and craft shows, a house walk, a pie eating contest, a carnival, a fun fair, a race and other events. The festival is concluded by a giant parade on Sunday afternoon.
Throughout the festival, good autumn food, snacks and souvenirs are available at stands operated by various not-for-profit DeKalb County organizations.


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Patriot Missile Launcher Fireworks Recalled Due To Malfunctioning HazardWASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Patriot Fireworks, Inc., Elkton, MD is voluntarily recalling approximately 11,000 Patriot Missile Launcher fireworks devices. The device shoots four flaming balls approximately 200 feet into the air. It may tip over while operating, particularly when placed on an uneven surface, and fire shots horizontally at ground level which pose a hazard to spectators.
The CPSC learned of the potential hazard as a result of a report from a retailer of the device and from investigating a death of a three-year-old boy in the State of Kentucky. The young boy allegedly was struck in the head with a ball from a Patriot Missile Launcher which reportedly tipped over while firing.
The device consists of four two-inch diameter cardboard tubes approximately 10 inches long, glued vertically onto a seven and one-half inch square particle board base, and encased within a paper wrapping. The paper wrapping is white with red and blue printing and a picture on the front of a Colonial soldier against an American flag encircled by stars. The words "PATRIOT MISSILE LAUNCHER," also appear on the front of the label in large red, white, and blue print. On one side panel, the label reads in part, "PATRIOT Fireworks Elkton, Maryland 21922."
The fireworks devices were sold in a variety of retail stores and fireworks stands nationwide from February through mid- July 1991 at a retail price of about $18 to $29 per four-shot device.
Consumers are urged not to use these devices and to return them immediately to the store where purchased for a full refund. In the event the device was purchased from a temporary fireworks stand no longer operating, consumers should call Patriot Fireworks collect at 1-301-287-2365 for instructions on disposing of the device and obtaining a refund.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is announcing this recall as part of its mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The Commission's objective is to help reduce the estimated 28.5 million injuries and 21,600 deaths that occur each year with the 15,000 different types of consumer products within CPSC's jurisdiction.
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text: Last night I did the un thinkable and had to pass on going to a photoshoot. My good friend Mike asked me if I wanted to go shoot a highschool basketball game. Sports photography is always fun and when shooting highschool you can get a little closer and different angles. That you can't when shooting pro or college because of rules. I was excited about the shoot until Mike gave me the time. I was unable to go now due to another appointment I made the day before. All my excitement died and I was really bummed about not getting in on the action. While talking with Mike today he told me that the basketball game was canceled due to the gym being flooded. Apparently the gym has so much snow on the roof that when it melted the water and had no where to go but through the roof. I couldn't believe what Mike was telling me. This is one of those times I was so glad I passed on going to the shoot. I was able to make it to my other appointment a little early and get out of there right on time. That wouldn't have happened if I had agreed to do some pictures at the highschool. Has anyone else passed on a photoshoot to do some thing no photo related?


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Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2017 1:42 pm
this is what I got a few days ago from them:
"Best Kiteboarding usually doesn't react to rumours or false information. We are very aware that there are voices online trying to damage the brand Best because they don't agree with necessary changes inside the company. The best answer we can give is being successful. This we are, making qualified sales every single day on quality product we are very proud about. Just like any other kite brand we use the the months June and July to clear our warehouses in order to prepare for the coming season. Go to bestkiteboarding.com to benefit from our latest offers while stocks last. If you want to learn more about Best's strategy go to http://www.bestkiteboarding.com/feed/on ... e-with-us/"
I'm a bit suspicious though...


text: Over the next few months, I'm going to post a video or 3 of 'Songs from the window sill' to give you a taste of the new album, due out later this year. This first video is 'We'll keep trying', recorded live at home (from a window sill). Let me know what you think! x


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The turned brass caps have a threaded stud (1/4" long) that is used with our specially tapped screws. This allows you to cap construction screws to leave a clean, well-finished appearance. It also means easy disassembly and reassembly.
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I look at your day as a story and will photograph it in that way. I will capture all the precious moments; from you preparing and getting ready with your close friends and family at the beginning of the day,to you all rocking out on the dance floor together afterwards and of course everything in between!
I am fully aware that every wedding is unique and different and I am more than happy to tailor my service to meet your specific needs and budget requirements. Please feel free to get in touch at anytime to discuss how I can meet your photographic needs.
A full days coverage (9 hours) will typically cost £1500.
This is inclusive of:
A full consultation. I will come and meet you both in person to get to know you better and find out more about your plans for the big day and where I fit into them. I would be happy to take some shots you as a couple if you wish, it's good practice for the big day and will help you decide if I am the right choice for you.
A full day of photography. Working with 2 cameras and wide range of professional lenses and equipment. I will photograph every important moment of your day from beginning to end.
Supply of hard copy photographs and some lovely extras will be delivered to you directly.
A fully automated password protected gallery of your images that you and family & friends can view, download and buy prints from directly.
An edit of 40 images, delivered within 24 hours of the wedding for use and sharing on social media.
A high quality, high speed USB stick containing 500+ fully processed, balanced, sharpened and exposure corrected images delivered to you in high resolution for Print, Web resolution for screen and Social Media.
A selection of 10 prints from the day.
An online password protected gallery of your images that you and family & friends can view, download and buy prints from directly.
After care. When the dust has settled you may want to some advice on printing and album options for your pictures. I would be more than happy to chat with you on the phone or email to discuss options with the two of you. I have a list of trusted professional printers who offer range of options to suit different tastes and budgets.


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Happy Sunday! I am so excite to partner with Reitmans for the next couple of months and share with you a bunch of spring-ready looks, as part of their "Renew You" campaign. I always loved the styles at Reitmans, in between business and casual vibes. Which is why it was a no-brainer when I saw this knit blazer (also available in hot pink!!). I personally don't work in an office, but I do love to be able to dress up for meetings or coffee dates, and this blazer is perfect for those occasions. I wanted to kind of keep that mood going, so I paired it with a classic blouse with some ruffle details, which is seriously so soft it doesn't feel like dressing up. And while writing this down, I just realized it is on sale for 30% right now!
You all know I love a pop of pink (seriously, how many times have I written those words down so far? Am I starting to repeat myself?) and I got these shoes yeaaars ago but they are still a staple in my closet (and since the blouse has pink tones in it, I didn't even need an excuse to bring them out!).
Oh and PS: this is the same bag I have worn twice before, but I switched the strap! I love that floral guitar strap and have put it back on already, but it is so nice to be able to make the bag look more simple and classic by adding a clean strap! Gotta love being able to use and re-use accessories and make them your own 🙂
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Andrew Weaver statement on Pacific Northwest LNG
Andrew Weaver, leader of the B.C. Green caucus, issued the following statement in response to Petronas's announcement that it will not be proceeding with its Pacific Northwest LNG project.
"Since the beginning it has been clear that the global marketplace does not support the LNG industry that the BC Liberals promised in their 2013 election campaign," said Weaver.
"Rather than doing the hard work required to strengthen and secure the economic opportunities already available in other sectors, the BC Liberals recklessly went all in on a single industry. They let opportunities for innovation and economic development in clean technology, the resource sector, and other major BC industries fall by the wayside.
"BC's future does not lie in chasing yesterday's fossil fuel economy; it lies in taking advantage of opportunities in the emerging economy in order to create economic prosperity in BC. These opportunities must be available to people in all regions of our province.
"The BC Green caucus is committed to developing these opportunities in the emerging economy that all British Columbians can access. This is the vision we ran on."
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Dr David Horobin qualified as a Dentist in 1979 and spent two years in general dental practice before commencing specialist Orthodontic training at the Royal Dental Hospital, London.He gained the Diploma in Orthodontics of the Royal College of Surgeons in 1983 and an M.Sc. degree from Guy's Hospital, London University, in 1984. He established Chapel Road Orthodontics, Bexleyheath, in 1987. Dr Horobin is registered as a specialist Orthodontist with the General Dental Council.A member of both the British and American Associations of Orthodontists, he keeps up to date with the rapidly advancing world of Orthodontics and maintains a special interest in adult and advanced techniques. A longstanding interest in complimentary medicine culminated recently in his becoming a Licenced Associate of the Faculty of Homeopathy.
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The Redondo High girls lacrosse program is quite familiar with success. The Sea Hawks have won at least a share of nine consecutive Bay League titles and have advanced to the Los Angeles county championship six times, winning four time, including three of the last four years.
Last year, Redondo made it back to the Southern Section U.S. Lacrosse championship and lost to Mater Dei 21-11. They're focused on getting back and giving it another shot at dethroning Orange County as the champion.
"We have 10 of our 12 starters back," Redondo coach Tom Borgia said. "Our offense is exactly what it was last year. We're really good. We're averaging 18 ½ goals a game. We have a really tough schedule. We're trying to play as many playoff teams as we can.
"We've got a really good program, great facilities, great coaches, pretty much everything you need other than how to beat Orange County."
Redondo is the No. 1-ranked team in the U.S. Lacrosse/MaxLax LA poll.
One good starting point for the Sea Hawks is their offensive balance. Returning all-America midfielder Alison Shafer has 14 goals. Sophomore Brooke Tokushige had 25 and Marianna Gamet has 18. Emma Hodges had 17 goals and 16 assists.
"I think we can be just as good as last year," junior midfielder Addy Bass said. "I think it is going to be like last year, we had a tough game with (Palos Verdes), they beat us and we tied for (the) Bay League (title). I'm excited this year to hopefully win the outright Bay League title."
Defender Lisa Diethelm said the team's offseason has prepared Redondo for what it hopes is another long run to the playoffs.
"We've been working on a lot of stuff, a lot of conditioning, a lot of new drills," she said. "I'm excited to see our new skills on the field. I think we're really strong this year. I'm excited to see how we'll do.
"I trust my teammates. I'm trying to get them the ball and let them work their magic, and I think we all need to keep doing our part."
Maddie Marcon is another one of the Redondo captains and another key to the defense. Sophomore goalie Eva Lovell has stepped into the starting spot after spending last season in a backup role.
"When we first started, it was, 'Here's a lacrosse stick, you're a freshman,' " Borgia said. "Now, there's only one girl on JV that didn't play for a middle school team. We're kind of catching up that way, for sure."
Diethelm was one of those players who started with little experience.
"I had no idea what I was doing," she said of her first year. "I wanted to quit. My dad said, 'Well, I paid for your equipment and you're doing it.' With Borgia and the coaches, I'm a completely different person, I handle myself better, my skills are better, just in the past four years this program has gotten very strong, and I think it will continue to grow stronger."
Palos Verdes is ranked third, moving up two spots in the latest U.S. Lacrosse/MaxLax LA Girls Top 20. The Sea Kings have a strong core of returners, led by Zoe Puccia and midfielders Kelly and Kendall Hoyt. Defensively, Nicole Russell, Ainsley Basic and Kristen Tomasavic lead the way.
The Bay League title will likely come down to PV and Redondo. Their first meeting is set for March 28 at Palos Verdes, with the second coming April 20 at Redondo.
Peninsula returns a pair of second team All-Bay League players in Sara Hata and Tess Rivera.
El Segundo's Jamie Christian, who earned second team all-Ocean League honors last season, returns for the Eagles.


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Reminiscent of a contemporary Mediterranean villa, this stunning, thoroughly renovated stone-and-stucco home stands on nearly a half-acre property with circular drive that accesses two matching two-car garages and a fabulous privacy-fenced backyard with inground pool and brick patio. The pristine over 4,000-square-foot interior includes an elegant sunny foyer, with marble floors and a spacious sunny living room with hardwood floors flowing into the formal dining room. Resembling fine furniture, the custom granite-topped cabinetry, with gorgeous backsplash, in the sparkling gourmet kitchen, enfolds a center island with prep sink, a second sink with dishwasher, and high-end six-burner gas stove and refrigerator. A cheerful, vaulted breakfast nook has access to the patio. A few steps down, a roomy den with kitchenette opens to the pool area, ideal for parties. More steps down, the basement offers a full bath, bedroom, and laundry. The foyers elegant staircase leads up a few steps to a hall with three generous bedrooms and a full bath and ascends to the master suite with large airy bedroom, three walk-in closets, and a master bath with whirlpool tub, large shower, twin vanity, commode, and bidet. Additional amenities include inground sprinklers and four-zone hot-water heat and central air.
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In December it will be seven years since I discovered how to understand the Copper Scroll. Since then it has been a roller coaster ride of progress and delays. From what I understand of archaeology in Israel, this is typical. What is not typical is my approach to recovering the Tabernacle and Temple items listed on the CS. Since my background is not in archaeology and/or any of the related fields, they sent me to the servant's entrance to make access to the highly competitive academic world surrounding the Dead Sea Scrolls. Which, most of you know is what the CS is and found very near Qumran.
Digging at Qumran or Scanning Qumran which will it be? First of all we must keep in mind, the IAA and the department we must deal with for any activity above tourism at Qumran is associated with but not really controlled by the IAA.
January of 2013 was a very good month for progress on The Copper Scroll Project yet the progress hit a wall shortly thereafter in July. Let me explain what I believe is going on.
On The Copper Scroll Project's behalf, several people have been contacting the head of the Archaeological Department of the Civil Administration and others in authority in Israel (some authorized by me, some "not"). That department controls all archaeological activity in the so call West Bank and Gaza. One of those people contacted the ADCA, in particular, Hananyah Hizmi's office, saying the same thing that everyone says to him, "Why can't we?" Why can't we get a permit, why can't we scan, why can't we excavate? No matter the request for things related to archaeology, Mr. Hizmi has the final say. What he told them was "no." And again, all I am asking is, "Let me do a deep penetrating electronic metal scan of Qumran and give you (Israel) a report containing the results. It will be up to the Israeli's what they do with it, "if" there appears to be a positive anomaly on the computer image.
Up to the date we hit the wall, we had a great fellow by the name of Dr. Oren Gutfeld acting on our behalf to prepare the paperwork and requirements for the scan. When we last spoke…the good doctor told me that he had never had such a problem getting permission to do a simple scan. If you read the CSP homepage you know what he said the reason was.
Let me take a rabbit trail and give you my best guess as to what is really happening behind the scenes. Mr. Hizmi may tell those questioning him about allowing me to scan that the reason is, I am not professional. Which is true, I am not a professional in the fields of study normal to this type of operation. Yet, think of all the major world changing discoveries that were made by average people such as myself. As long as I am guessing let me continue…
Mr. Hizmi's position and the ADCA was developed to protect the valuables and artifacts in the West Bank and Gaza, that is why the top person of that department has seemingly unlimited power "for life." The buck stops with Hizmi. There have been instances when even the Prime Minister would not get involved because any items related to the Temple Mount is like a nuclear bomb and the Ark is the button to activate or defuse the threat. What The Copper Scroll Project is dealing with may be the button itself.
That department's power and control will not end until Israel has complete authority of all of the territories and the country can bring out historic items without fear of destruction or loss to a foreign entity. As some of you well know, we are not the only ones experiencing the problem of stonewalling even "outside" the ADCA's jurisdiction. As strange as it may seem, I understand, support and respect what the ADCA is doing to protect Israel's artifacts. If I were the Israeli's I would do the same thing, but the requesting agency or individual should, at least receive, "some normal respect and an official notification of their projects status."
Next, Hizmi has to have something to tell the public when he is questioned about the denial of any request. Just like previous ADCA head Yitzak Magen, what ever he says is taken as gospel by the media because he is "the expert." I, however, will continue to respectfully press the issue and let God handle details and the timing. There are those in political positions that are willing to listen to us (God protect them). They are our best hope for seeing this through. The ADCA head will take his "Mr. Barfield is not a professional," stand if anyone reaches him to make an inquiry. It is up to me to brief and inform potential supporters before Mr. Hizmi derails our chances. Please understand, I have nothing at all against the gentleman. In fact, he was quite nice when I briefed him on the Copper Scroll Project.
I said all that to say, I think Dr. Gutfeld knows the reason behind the blockage and reluctantly supports it and has no choice but go along with the situation. He wants to be part of this project and the potential major discovery, of course, but he is smart enough and cares enough about his career and Israel to know he needs to keep quiet and low for now. Again, I am guessing.
The time will come when we will know why the ADCA really stopped us again. I do respect the difficult job they have and completely support their mission to protect the treasures of Israel.


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Len's music Philip Venables
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- 1 B-flat Clarinet, 1 Horn in F, 1 Viola, 1 Violoncello
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Philip Venables is currently writing an opera based on Boris Vian's play, The Empire Builders, a Cold War farce about the consequences of giving free reign to paranoia. The plot concerns a family fleeing from an unknown loud noise in the house they share with a faceless wretched figure, whom they mindlessly torture. Eventually the father, having killed his wife and daughter through fear, is left facing the mysterious figure, and throws himself out the window.
Len's music is an instrumental condensation of ideas for this final scene, with the cello taking the role of the father, Len. The continuous simple, slow melody portrays him in sorrow, reminiscing and slowly going mad.
(Charlotte Gardner)
Len's music was commissioned by Endymion for the Kings Place festival, 2009. It was first performed in the concert hall at Kings Place, London, by Endymion (Jane Salmon – solo cello, Mark van de Wiel, Robin Ireland, Stephen Stirling), on
Len's music is dedicated to the players of Endymion.
- Endymion, Kings Place, London, 4th September 2009


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The GPS Corner
Ever wonder how those GPS units work?
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Adventures in Science: How GPS Works
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Things to Consider so That You Get the Best Dentist
It is important to know that one of the problems that you will find in many people is that they will have some issues to do with their teeth and overall oral health issues, this is a result of the things that we do and also the type of the food that we eat and hence it makes it easier for many people to develop such conditions.
It is important to note that even though there are many dentists in the world or the town that you are a resident at it does not mean that the entire dentist is the same and the best and for that reason, you need to take caution when you are choosing the best dentist. Below are some of the ways that you can use when you are looking for the best dentist.
One of the ways that you can get the best dentist that will be able to serve your needs well is to have a search at the internet where you will have a wide choice of the dentists that you will evaluate the services that they offer and any other relevant information that you need to know and that way you will be able to get the best dentist that will serve you well in the needs that you have.
The experience and the area that the dentist deals with is important and therefore you should know the years that the dentist has been in practice in the area he or she specializes in and if you know that you will be able to gauge if the dentist is best suited to help you in the needs that you have, the best dentist will have more experience in the area that you need help in.
The cost of the service is another thing that you will use to know if the dentist is the best to offer the service to you or not, the main aim is to get the solution but you will not be able to get the solution at the price that you will not be able to afford and for that reason the best dentist will be able to offer a reasonable price for the services that you need.
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Iâ??ve suggested that the graphic came from Lamb but http://www.gcrio.org/CONSEQUENCES/winter96/geoclimate.html a 1996 article by Crowley, an authority in the field, uses a similar graphic, attributed to Eddy and Bradley, that is said to be based on a variety of proxy information (though perhaps this belief is incorrect.) Itâ??s interesting to see this particular version in use as late as 1996 by one of the leading specialistsâ?¦.
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City Hours of Operation for Victoria Day
The City of Fredericton reminds the public of the following hours of operation for Victoria Day.
- City Hall and other administrative offices will be closed on Victoria Day, May 20.
- There will be no transit service on Victoria Day, May 20.
- Regular garbage and recycling collection will occur on Victoria Day. Routine schedules may not occur, so please set out containers by 7 am.


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The VAT Consultancy, which was established by John Crawford in 1991, is the country's leading independent dedicated VAT and customs duty practice, giving best advice on all aspects of UK andinternational indirect tax matters. Our consultants have varied backgrounds, having worked for HMRC, the Big 4 and also within VAT teams in industry, both in the UK and overseas.
My father was a successful entrepreneur and invested in caravan sites (when no-one else was), in Hotels, in Business Colleges, in Property and in a few other businesses. My keenness to emulate himstarted when I was at school, buying and selling toys from schoolmates. After my years in London advertising agencies I set up my own business in 1984 with the sole objective to be different and to make a difference for my clients - both for their business AND themselves.
With 30 years in policing, Alan is experienced in managing challenging situations and complex projects. This has included heading up policing operations in Ipswich, Roads Policing, Firearms andEmergency Planning. As part of his exit strategy from the police he delivered a Business Continuity Programme before moving to a Risk Managment role with Suffolk County Council.
With over 20 years consulting experience, we have a deep understanding of how supply chains can make major contributions to overall business success. We offer our clients real depth of consultingexpertise - in people, knowledge, tools, methods, and operational and sector expertise. Combining strategy with change - deploying the right levers to deliver value, from strategy, design and change management through to training, recruitment and research.
Mutual Advantage Ltd was formed in 2005 by ecommerce and business consultant Kevin Polley. The company caters to blue chip as well as small and medium sized businesses that want greater returns oninvestment from their interactions with web based clients. We provide updates and insights related to semantic web technologies, organic search engine optimisation (SEO) techniques, search marketing, social media, brand building and general web based commerce.
The company is managed by the two owners, Simon, who has been focusing on Personal, Corporate Finance and Business recovery for in excess of 20 years. Beverley leads the Full Office Solutions serviceand has in excess of 12 years in working in this environment.
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We are a company specialising in sound design and engineering. Each member of our team is integral to providing the very best technical expertise coupled with outstanding customer service support. Atthe core of our business is flexibility, being able to adapt our business model to the individual requirements of each customer. We work as consultants, designers and installers.
Over that period I have employed sales advisers, office staff, managers, dealt with suppliers, Regulators, all things administrative and of course not forgetting the all important clients. This meansI understand how difficult it can be to remain focused on the important areas of business, as it is so easy to get side-tracked especially as a business grows and there are so many more balls to juggle. I appreciate that sometimes life can be difficult.
At Pilgrim Consultancy we know that great medical businesses are born of hard work, passion and commitment. We also understand that 'knowing your stuff' can be the difference between hard work wastedand time well spent. Pilgrim Consultancy is a medical marketing company. Healthcare is what we know, and we specialise in helping those in the UK medical industry grow their businesses and achieve their objectives.
Whitaker Associates is a Suffolk-based consultancy working with charities and other not-for-profit organisations across the East of England. The aim of the company is to bring best business practiceto the third sector enabling organisations to run with increased efficiency and effectiveness. The company's founder is Anne Whitaker who continues to run the business today.
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At face2faceHR we understand that each client, each business and each situation is entirely unique. That's why we offer more of the personal touch than some of our competitors. Our aim is to offertailored HR advice and support, without the cost of employing a full-time member of staff. We know it's hard enough running a business without having to cope with disciplinary issues or employment legislation, so we have a range of services designed to ease the pressure.
Rowan Gardner is a life science strategy and business development professional with a substantial network of investor contacts that participate in all stages of company creation and growth. As Head ofInvestor Relations at Oxford Molecular she developed and delivered the corporate communications, IR and PR strategies. Rowan maintains close relationships with various industry groups such as Astia, and Digital Health Forum.
Cambridge Consultants is a world-class supplier of innovative product development engineering and technology consulting. Working from our laboratories in Cambridge, UK, and Boston, USA, we have allthe in-house skills needed to help you to create an innovative concept right the way through to taking your product into manufacturing. Most of our projects deliver prototype hardware or software and trials production batches.
We are a brand management and marketing agency - offering training, support and specialised consultancy services. In particular, we support lifestyle, media and digital technology enterprises. Ourfocus is on providing full-service brand management support, encompassing legal intellectual property (IP) protection issues through to the commercial and creative strategy.
Our slogan "'Prosperity without Pressure"' encompasses the methods and solutions the consultancy uses and wishes to develop with and for our clients. We pride ourselves in a service that isstraightforward, honest, cost effective and professional, covering many areas of business.
Trying to juggle day to day management with business aspirations for future growth can mean a sizeable headache. BTS has great experience in enabling businesses to work smarter. Thorough analysis ofthe way your business actually works, together with pragmatic solutions and support will make a difference.
We want to be your first choice, so we distinguish ourselves from our competitors by being totally customer-driven, welcoming your input at every stage of the business process. We establish clearstandards of quality and excellence across all service functions and review performance against industry standards. Before we start, we sit down with you and agree clear standards of quality and excellence to be achieved during the project.


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Grand Valley Family: Mountain Biking 101
When one of our sons was 10, my husband, James, and I made a critical error. We let him ride a mountain bike trail that was too hard. We could have said, "No, let's choose a different route." But we didn't. By the end of the day our strong, young biker was a battered, fearful biker. Only, he wasn't a mountain biker anymore; it was two years before he got back on a bike.
As parents, it can be hard to resist dialing up the stoke. When our children express an interest in something we enjoy, it's only natural to encourage them. We want to spend time together, doing things as a family. But sometimes we lose track of the long view. In pushing a bit too hard, we can set everyone back.
Don't Push It
Jen Charrette is a former Category 1 mountain bike racer and the mother of two boys, ages 12 and 3. She and her husband, Randy, spend a lot of time in Fruita riding trails with their sons.
"We're always biking, so our sons have many opportunities to bike," Charrette says. "However, our philosophy has always been 'don't push it.' We invite them to bike, but if they don't want to we hang out and play at the trailhead."
Charrette's sons both started on balance bikes when they were 2 years old and graduated to pedal bikes around age 3. The family's "don't push it" philosophy began when their oldest son got his first bike. "We kept the bike around so he could see it. We carried his bike everywhere with us. If he wanted to use it we were happy to help and support him. But we never pushed it. We didn't want the drama."
Instead, they want their sons to enjoy biking and be comfortable doing it. And that's exactly what has happened.
Families Learning Together
A great thing about mountain biking, especially on the Grand Valley's wealth of trails, is that it's made for family fun. It's a sport where parents can teach children, children can teach parents, and everyone can learn together.
Sarah Kamstra began mountain biking when her 8-year-old son, Henry, invited her to try it at his summer camp in July. "I went up a hill and it was terrible. I was huffing and puffing. When I got down, I thought to myself 'that was awful.' But it was also sort of fun."
A few weeks later, Sarah and her husband, Darrin, an experienced mountain biker, took their two children to Crested Butte with another family. Now Sarah is hooked, and this family of four rides together as often as they can.
Five Tips For Successful Family Mountain Biking
In addition to not pushing it, here are some suggestions from Charrette and the Kamstra family:
1. Be Patient. "You need to know your family's limits and have realistic expectations about how quickly they will improve," shares Darrin Kamstra. It's important to start slow and ride easy trails. Introduce more challenging terrain gradually, and let your child be the trail boss. If anyone is unhappy or frightened, dial it back. This may even mean hiking back to the trailhead. Henry Kamstra also mentions patience when sharing his best mountain biking tip for kids. "When you first start, if you fall over a couple of times, just be patient and keep going. Eventually you will learn."
2. Keep Them Wanting More. Mountain biking is both physically and mentally challenging. It takes a lot of concentration to ride and maneuver on rough trails. Smart parents know that this means ending the ride while everyone is having fun. Keep the experience enjoyable, and be willing to change plans depending upon how your kids are feeling.
3. Eat, Drink, and Be Merry. Charrette suggests bringing along your children's favorite snacks when you go out riding. While she considers this "bribery," staying hydrated and well fueled on the trail is smart advice for everyone.
4. Go Together. Make family biking a priority. If your children see you having fun biking, they will enjoy doing it more. Having fun together builds positive memories and keeps everyone interested. For an even better time, find other families with whom to ride. The kids will encourage one another, and it makes the ride more of an adventure.
5. Get Good Gear. "Buy the best gear that you can on your budget," suggests Charrette. "Better bikes are lighter, they shift better, and the geometry is better. They will help your children progress." While many younger kids aren't interested in wearing biking gloves, helmets are mandatory.
Turn Down the Stoke
As for our son, several years after his frightening ride he's a strong, brave mountain biker. Along with his older brother, he outrides both of his parents. "It will take a while, but at some point your children will give you more stoke than you ever imagined," James reflects. "So when they're little, just turn it down. Just turn down the stoke."
Popular Trails for Families and Beginners
Highline Lake State Park. Seven miles of non-technical beginner and intermediate trails, plus a lake for swimming and cooling off.
Kids' Meal, Lunch Loops. The shortest and easiest trail at Lunch Loops, Kids' Meal serves up instructional displays and sections of trail where riders can choose between easy, intermediate and more advanced options.
Rustler's Loop, Kokopelli Loops. A one-way, 3.7-mile loop trail with instructional signs and an introduction to slickrock.
Kessel Run, 18 Road/North Fruita Desert. A one-way trail that winds through banked turns and over small drops and rollers. This is a popular fast trail, with the option to bail out on a gravel road part way down.


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Hasn't been a bad day today, house is clean, weather is good, spoke to an old friend from highschool this morning via MySpace. She's such a sweetheart and I'm glad I decided to comment on her page and say hello. :)
I am on the other hand, NOT glad, that since the events in March I've become horribly lactose intolerant. I don't know if that normally includes all dairy products or anything with any type of dairy product in them (i.e. eggs, butter, sour cream, pudding) but my version of it certainly does. I began to notice in April that I was getting sick an awful lot in the evenings to the point where I could hardly stand to have pajamas on or Cam anywhere near my side of the bed. I would sweat and my stomach would cramp. I'd have to sit up in the middle of the night because the pains would make my stomach hurt so badly they'd wake me up.
At first, I just assumed it was an awful stomach bug, as I'm a baby when it comes to anything GI. So I stuck through it, didn't change anything. The next morning I had my cereal (with milk), had a normal lunch, had dinner (chicken crescents which includes cream of broccoli or chicken, milk, cheese, and of course the cheese and cream of whatever gravy for the rice and on top of the crescents). That night after the kids went to bed, we watched TV together and had ice cream.
That night was one of the worst I've ever had GI-wise. You don't want details, believe me.
Since then I realized, after my pleading with God to just help me through the night and I'd never touch a glass of milk ever again, that I was going to have to make a change. Since then life has been considerably better. I no longer drink milk - at all, eat eggs (I'll eat them in something like fried rice or a small small slice of cake sans frosting, but not alone or in omelet, etc.), no more buttered toast in the mornings, no more sour cream or cream cheese, no more frosting (that hasn't been a huge deal since I'm not too big on frosting), pretty much anything dairy. Even macaroni and cheese, it's like my body can sense the dairy and suddenly things don't taste as good. Well, not that M&C ever did really taste good in the first place, lol.
So not eating the dairy, and allowing myself to some ice cream once a week in smaller amounts (because ice cream is pretty much my LIFE) I've come back to the human world where we all are normal and bent over in pain, sobbing.
So in addition to my regular eating habits of no ground beef, don't like chocolate, and cutting out the preservatives of "pre made" meals or "freezer dinners" (essentially anything not fresh or made from scratch) I'm adding no dairy. This ought to be interesting at family dinners.
I'm making some more changes to the blog today. Nothing horrendously interesting to the likes of the rest of the cyber world. No worries. ;)
Now go clean your room.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Hasn't been a bad day today, house is clean, weather is good, spoke to an old friend from highschool this morning via MySpace. She's such a sweetheart and I'm glad I decided to comment on her page and say hello. :)
Posted by lissie at 11:19 AM
Labels: daily, lactose intolerant
2 comments:
- Jessica said...
Well mel, that sucks! I mean what are you going to eat now beans and veggies?
I need that kind of diet, the kind that you get so sick you stop eating all the crap.
- May 15, 2008 at 10:34 PM
- lissie said...
Yeah it's not fun. Breakfast is fun, I've resorted to oatmeal because even butter on toast bothers me.
Like I said on the post I normally stay away from processed foods and I don't eat gr. beef except on rare occasions (like when I have no choice whatsoever) so taking dairy off sucks, but it's just one more thing. Oh well.
- May 16, 2008 at 8:26 AM


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Currently in Portland OR and soon traveling to the east coast; if anyone wants to meet up please contact me via email!
It's been nearly two weeks since I returned to the US, and I feel like I am constantly relearning how to be an American. Apparently this reintegration thing won't be as easy as I had initially thought.
Spending time with friends has helped lend the country an aspect of familiarity, and as such has eased the process. But I strangely persist in holding on to my Chinesified behaviors. I cross the street randomly and without warning (which angers Northwesterners), I disobey traffic laws on the bike I'm borrowing (which angers them even more), I drop toilet paper into the trash can, and I use lots of oil when cooking. I am unaccountably rude to waiters and waitresses, hawk shimmering gobs of spit onto the sidewalk, and stand uncomfortably close to people using the ATM. I show my impatience on my face when in line or waiting for something, use Chinese and Tibetan exclamations, and say what I think.
But it's not only my mannerisms that have changed; my thoughts are constantly in both places. Now I'm here, in the moment, eating Mexican food or relaxing with friends or running through mossily emerald evergreen forests, eternally damp and dark and richly fecund. But now my mind is with one or another of my students; I see them standing amidst the sterility of the winter grasslands, sweeping slopes of grey broken here by a herd of placidly cudchewing yaks, standing wrapped protectively in the warmth of a thick sheepskin robe, bracing themselves against the icy wind sweeping muscularly across the barren frigidity of the grasslands beneath a sky of aquamarine clarity. And now I'm back here, doing something I haven't done for years, whether skiing or driving or eating cheese or seeing friends, and I don't know what to think. I'm having a fantastic time here, but my mind is often absent.
Why have these places and people achieved such a firm hold of my consciousness? I feel like it can be hard to live here when I'm always thinking about the there, the other, a place and community of people which is impossibly difficult to communicate, describe or even share with others. My experience is my own, indivisible and unshareable, and over the past three years it has become so much a part of who I am that I feel mentally split, living fully in neither world and yet not in both. I am, with a nod to Ralph Ellison, the divisible man, one who can be cracked or split or broken into pieces but cannot be fully put back together.
I am in the middle of deciding whether or not to stay an additional year (I've set my absolute deadline for returning to the states in summer 2014, no excuses), and feel more lost and confused than ever. I feel like there is an immense amount that remains for me in China, and I feel drawn to remain by my second-year students – a class which, for me, will always be special. However, other parts of my life are getting ignored or left behind, and will likely continue to be left behind until I return. But if I return, what will I do for the next year as I apply for grad school (education, most likely)?
I don't usually invite (or incite) comment on this blog, but if you are NOT my parents (I know what you think!) I welcome whatever advice or judgment you may have as I make this decision – via email or as a comment. What should I do? Let me know!


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Spring Shoes Under $50
Many of you are shoe lovers like me, but you don't want to spend a fortune on them especially for a trendy shoe that might go out of style next year. Today I'm sharing some spring shoes under $50.
These shoes are perfect for spring, but they won't break your budget!
Thank you for taking time out of your day to stop by my blog. I'm on Facebook, Pinterest, and my favorite one, Instagram.
Beauty For the Heart~~Today I Choose Goodness. I will go without a dollar before I take a dishonest one. I will be overlooked before I boast. I will confess before I accuse. I choose goodness.
Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Romans 12:9
Have a blessed day!


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According to the latest reports from market watchdog IDC, the total smartphone market saw a rise of 28.6 percent in contrast to last year with some 218.8 million devices shipped all over the world. These figures seem to be lagging around 2.8 percent from the Q4, thus affecting sales.
Korean smartphone giant Samsung also appears to be affected by this inflation as it managed to grab 30.2 percent shares in contrast to 31.9 percent a year ago.
US smartphone maker, Apple, posted 15.5 percent shares globally to clinch the second seat. In 2013, Apple market shares were 17.1 percent.
Furthermore, it was Chinese tech firm Huawei, who surfaced from nowhere to take the third position with a minnow a 4.7 percent market share all over the world. Huawei posted a whopping 47 percent growth rate on yearly basis.
Another Chinese smartphone maker under the name of Lenovo delivered a 63 percent rise in sales to get 4.6 percent market shares, whereas South Korean electronics giant LG's managed to hold 4.4 percent worldwide.
IDC forecasts that in 2014, the smartphone industry will grow by 19 percent, which recorded the first billion-plus shipments a year ago.
Ramon Llamas, IDC analyst commented as "the market will experience a strong boost in sales due to sustained impressive demand, especially in developing markets, price-conscious devices and the arrival of 4G networks."
He also claimed this the last quarter of 2014 will also come across some huge landmarks as the time proceeds.
Whereas Melissa Chau, IDC research manager insisted on saying that China is the pivotal driving force behind the smartphone sector. She said that Chinese market depicts a gigantic rise in the smartphone shipments as an overwhelming 40 percent of the Smartphones sold all over the planet were entitled to Chinese users.
IDC also highlighted that Google's Android platform continued its winning streak by being the top OS in the market as it fetched nearly 80 percent market shares by the end of 2013.


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About Wise Systems
Wise Systems provides Autonomous Dispatch and Routing software that helps our customers compete successfully in an increasingly dynamic world.
Using Machine Learning, Wise automatically schedules, monitors, and adjusts routes in real time, ensuring the most efficient routes, and all while considering multiple variables and constraints. Wise continuously learns from fleet data, helping optimize and improve fleet performance over time.
Serving numerous industries — food and beverage, business services and products, field service technicians for cable and utilities, 3PL and more — Wise is proven to give management teams unparalleled visibility and control over operations, while helping drivers improve their on-time performance and account service. Wise customers usually migrate from static routing systems or classic planning methods, using Wise alongside their previous systems for dynamic routing, then rapidly implementing additional modules.
Started out of MIT by a team with deep expertise in logistics, data science, machine learning, and design, the Wise team has always shared a focus on solving mobility issues by understanding patterns. In fact, in the early days of the company, the founders spent more time asking for data than investment, but that turned out to be a very good decision.
Powering the Future of Logistics
With deep expertise in logistics, data science, machine learning and design, and a strong commitment to solving global mobility issues, Wise Systems is preparing global delivery and logistics operations to meet the demands of an increasingly dynamic future economy.
Diverse, Multidisciplinary Team
Wise Systems was founded by a highly accomplished team with expertise across logistics, software, design and business. The result is a hard-working team that takes pride in delivering innovative solutions to some of the logistics industry's biggest challenges.
Diverse, Multidisciplinary Team
The key to always improving fleet performance lies in machine learning, which continuously optimizes delivery routes based on analyzing and learning from all available data. The result? Efficient, on-time deliveries with dramatic reductions in miles driven and merchandise refusals.


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News & Updates
Board Reports
The premiere Guideline conference, the Guidelines International Network conference will be held in Manchester, UK from 11-14 September. Details here: http://www.g-i-n.net/conference/manchester-conference-2018
Pre-Conference Workshop:
Sue Huckston and Craig Lockwood will lead a workshop on Guideline Adaptation based upon the Knowledge to Action model to enable implementation planning to occur early in the guideline planning process. More details to follow.
There will be a formal business meeting of the IWG in Manchester (venue/date/time to be advised).
- This is more than a networking opportunity, the agenda will involve discussion of project opportunities, publications, and engagement with G-I-N via the IWG.
- This will be an open meeting all conference attendees will be welcome to attend.
- Additionally, all GIN IWG members are encouraged to attend.


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The Callanwolde Fine Arts Center
Callanwolde is a community arts conservatory and renowned venue located on a historic 12-acre campus in the heart of Atlanta. It is owned and operated by the Callanwolde Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with the mission of preserving, restoring, and developing the Callanwolde Estate to be the premiere public arts and cultural center.
Kit is grateful to be the resident professional dance company of Callanwolde where we have the gift of space to teach, create, perform, and collaborate with fellow Callanwolde artists, students and faculty.
Jerylann Warner
If you have danced or trained in Atlanta, chances are you've been taught by Jerylann Warner. She is the founder of Gathering Wild, Callanwolde's Director of Dance, and leader of the youth company Prime Movers. A New York native, Jerylann also performed and taught in Boston including Harvard University. In Atlanta, Jerylann has been a faculty member at Emory University, and Core Dance.
Jerylann continues to create at Callanwolde and inspires and contributes to the Kit Modus process.
CreativeMornings Atlanta
CreativeMornings is a breakfast lecture series for the creative community. Their free, monthly events feature a short talk and breakfast!
Kit has had the pleasure of creating two unique topic-relevant works as an event opener. We look forward to future early morning stimulating presentations
Siana Altiise
Atlanta-based Sensory Artist, Siana was born with an ability to experience sound, pain, emotion, and personalities in color. She translates these extrasensory responses into visual art, illustrations and looped compositions. Her works portray the results of hyperconnected relationships between the five senses and color. Through her research in neuroscience and community involvement in neurotechnology, Siana has opened up conversation in relation to Synesthetic responses used to innovate user experiences, color memorization techniques, workplace productivity, and multi-sensory experiences in VR/AR and live performance.
She replicates these automatic sensory experiences to create experiential, interactive atmospheres for listeners to engage through their senses. Her visual portrayals of Synesthetic responses have been exhibited in China, Macau and South- Africa.
Siana's works have been presented at Coca-Cola, SunTrust, and CreativeMornings, as well as a TEDxCentennialParkWomen and TEDxAtlanta alumni, featuring her work, The Art of Slowing Down.
Kit was thrilled to create work to Siana's music and perform alongside her at Callanwolde's bemoved performance with the Prime Movers and featuring movement and concept by Jerylann Warner
Daley Kappenman of Daylilies Photography
Daley is a dancer and photographer with Atlanta ties, currently based in TX. Daley has danced with many Atlanta companies including Staibdance, and had photographed many individual Atlanta movers and companies including Terminus, ImmerseATL, and Staibdance.
All of the photos on our website, with the exception of performance shots are her work. We love Daley!
Peter Flamming/Rogue Jury
Peter is an Atlanta based composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist.
Kit choreographer Porter Grubbs introduced our audiences to Rogue Jury through Me/diums. Peter played live at the event and the work was set to much of his recorded music.
Project Love Atlanta
An engaging and inspiring annual show put on by Atlanta's best professional artists to benefit a local organization committed to humanitarian causes. Each year the beneficiary organization changes in order to spread awareness about the many vital organizations in the city.
Kit was honored to be asked to thread our work throughout the evening's performances.
Leo Hollen, Jr
Leo is a graduate of Georgia State University's Film program. He has completed several short films which have screened in various cities across the country. A student of film theory, he was also a semi-finalist in the Slamdance screenwriting competition. Currently, he is in post-production on his first feature, Queer Moxie, a documentary celebrating queer performance art in Atlanta, Georgia and the south. Being a gay black man in the South, Leo finds it is important as a filmmaker to create art as diverse as the world around him.
Leo co-created the short films shown in projections in Me/diums by Porter Grubbs.
Prime Movers
Led by Jerylann Warner and Corian Ellisor, the Prime Movers are the resident youth performance company at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center. Initially created to give dance students an opportunity to explore contemporary and modern dance without a ballet requirement, you can find these brave explorers improvising, creating, and learning under the mentorship of Callanwolde School of Dance teachers.
Kit collaborated with the Prime Movers to present bemoved.


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Coffee was not on the to-do list for my trip to Kiev. Cathedrals, monasteries and museums were the primary focus areas in the 1,200-year-old Eastern European city. Shopping and exploring the underground? Sure, those too. But finding a café scene so hip it makes Brooklyn look like an 11-year-old wearing his older brother's vintage leather jacket was not on the agenda. Neither was falling in love with what should be the next big espresso drink in New York—that is, if it ever makes the jump to the U.S.
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I recently finished Tea Party, a watercolor and color pencil painting (14 x 17 in. / 36 x 43 cm.). The inspiration for this painting was actually the teacup, a present from a good friend of mine. I sort of, very loosely, collect teacups. I love the mismatched beauty of this collection.
The flower and the butterfly were invited to the painting after the teacup arrived. I've put together a few work-in-progress photos to share with you, how a Tea Party came to be.
First, a very light pencil drawing on Arches 140 lbs cold press watercolor paper. I've darkened the lines here so that the drawing can show up better.
I applied a granulating paint for the background, my newest favorite Daniel Smith watercolor, Rose of Ultramarine. I applied it lightly, knowing I would darken it later, after I painted in the subjects. I lightly painted over the shape of the butterfly, knowing I would want the same background color to show up in it.
Next I painted the subjects and color penciled a few details on the butterfly. I made sure to add light touches of Rose of Ultramarine into the flower and the butterfly, to make sure the subjects tied in with the background. At this point I was able to gauge how dark I wanted my background.
I did two more washes of Rose of Ultramarine on the background to enhance the contrast with the white parts of the subject. The white highlights in the flower and the white petals in the teacup really pop in contrast to such a dark background.
Once that background was done, I reevaluated my contrast throughout the painting and made a few small adjustments.
My husband supplied the title. Happy tea time!


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After a well-earned few days rest, the Young Pretender company are back and ready to hit Watford!
With only three shows, make sure you grab your ticket before they all set out...
Opening tonight, the show will be followed by a Q&A session with the cast and crew and we will round up the evening with some fantastic entertainment from the sensational Emma Garrett...
Described as 'Dramatic Folk' ,Emma Garrett creates a unique and powerful atmosphere with moving and elegant songs. This Singer/Songwriter with Ukulele,Mandolin and Guitar has an eclectic set of influences leading to a bold collection with a Kate Bush and Annie Lennox twist.
Check out her myspace & Facebook pages:
Emma Garrett Singer/Songwriter
So if the show wasn't enough to get you to make that 15minute train journey from Euston, Emma should have you sprinting to the ticket barriers!
We're all bubbling with excitement at getting the show on its feet again and bringing the production back home to where it all began two months ago.
Head to Watford Palace Theatre to grab your tickets - www.watfordpalace.co.uk
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The Western Australian Branch of WGAA conducted four trials between June 1st and June 4th in the York area, an hour's drive east of Perth. Four competitive events over four consecutive days in the vast stubble paddocks of the west is a big ask for dogs (and handlers) and it was testament to their fitness that the dogs were still running hard at the end. Weather conditions ranged from foggy to a little too warm at times and these elements added to the toughness of the event.
Game numbers varied, on occasions it became scarce while at other times good numbers, especially in the final trial, were produced. Trialling in the grain belt in the West is always a delight – wide open vistas, the ancient landscape, great company, dogs running with a single minded intensity ... it certainly makes a trip from the Eastern States well worthwhile.
Results: WGAA Closed Season Pointer & Setter Field Trials
Friday 1st June 2012. Bob Dean Memorial - Judge Maurizio Casadio
Winner: Alan Willey's WGAA F. Ch. (CS) Ywurrie Rani (PB)
Runner up: Paul Brown's Everheart Grace (ISB)
Saturday 2nd June. SSAA National (CS) - Judge Andrea Melisi
No result
Sunday 3rd June. SSAA (WA) Championship (CS). Judge Kathy Oliver
Winner: Alan Willey's WGAA F. Ch. (CS) Ywurrie Rani (PB)
Monday 4th June. Jack Pontin Memorial – Judge Andrea Melisi
Winner: Barry Oliver's Riprap Veeda (PB)
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Zehra Allibhai, the Canadian author behind the lifestyle blog, The FitNest, shares how she kickstarts her mornings with stretches guaranteed to energize you, all from the comfort of bed. This post is originally from www.thefitnest.ca.
Many of us start the New Year with plans to pretty much revamp our entire lives, and while it's great to have lofty goals for ourselves, sometimes it's useful to start with making a few small and practical changes. You might think it doesn't get any easier than stretching, but it does… how about stretching right from the comfort of your own bed?? :)
When your bed is as comfy as mine, you may just not want to get out. Some of you guys know that we have an Endy mattress, it's been almost a year since we purchased it. We decided to make the jump from a Queen to a King sized bed and I am so glad we did. The mattress is super comfortable and holds well with our very active little monkeys jumping and flipping on it all the time. So I can def attest to the fact that it will hold up to the stretches below.
Try these moves first thing in the morning and you'll be reaping the rewards for the rest of your day. It's such a simple yet effective way to to get your blood flowing, wake up your muscles, and centre your breath, body, and mind, so you can go about the rest of your morning with more clarity, calm, and focus.
1. Elevate legs against wall/bed frame
2. Seated spinal twist
3. Full stretch to knee hug
4. Bridge hold (bring arms together underneath your body)
5. Plank to Downward Dog
6. Cobra stretch
Hold each stretch for about 30-45 seconds. As you hold the stretch, don't forget to take nice deep breaths into your belly and diaphragm. Try to feel your stomach expanding and contracting as you breathe.
Also keep a water bottle by your bedside every night so you can easily drink some first thing in the morning to start your day hydrated. Not only does this jump-start your metabolism and help flush out toxins, but it also helps wake you up! I definitely feel more alert once I've had 1 or 2 glasses of water to start the day :)
Be sure to give these a try! :)


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Animals, plants and the changing habitats themselves, are monitored by a team of volunteers and staff.
If you can help with this monitoring, please contact
Henry Stanier the Great Fen Monitoring and Research Officer.
Henry Stanier
Date: Wed,10th Oct 2018
Species: Moths
Location: Wildlife Trust Countryside Centre
60 moths of 12 species
A cool, misty night, and calm.
24 Beaded Chestnut
3 Black Rustic
1 Blair's Shoulder-knot
5 Brown-spot Pinion
3 Green-brindled Crescent
2 Large Wainscot
1 Large Yellow Underwing
12 Lunar Underwing
1 Mallow
4 November Moth
3 Setaceous Hebrew Character
1 Shuttle-shaped Dart
Sue Wallis (Great Fen Monitor)