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Anne Marie has become such a sweet friend of mine over the past few years! We became even better friends when she started dating one of my best friends, Micheal, & the rest is history! I'm SO glad that the Lord brought Micheal & Anne Marie together in His perfect timing, & I'm honored that I've gotten to capture some of this season for them, including their proposal this past January!! Getting to spend an afternoon with Anne Marie & her sweet mom for this session was such a special time that I will always be thankful for. Anne Marie is so full of the joy of the Lord, & I think that is what radiates most through these photos.
This past Saturday, I got to be a guest at their wedding & it was unsurprisingly such a perfect day celebrating all that the Lord has done & is going to do through them! Anne Marie (& Micheal, too) -- I love you both so much & was honored to do this session for you! You are stunning in every way, Mrs. Walley!!

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Kevin Pamphile #66 OG
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Height: 6-5 Weight: 315 Age: 28
Born: 11/27/1990 Miami , FL
College: Purdue
Experience: 6th season
High School: Miami Central HS [FL]
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Very good foot quickness to shadow and mirror defenders in pass pro. Outstanding 10-yard split (1.77 seconds) and 40 time (4.94) at his pro day workout. Functional positional blocker in the run game to seal and wall off. Good base strength and balance -- is seldom on the ground.
Developing eyes and blocking instincts. Soft puncher -- is still learning how to use his hands and sustain. Raw technician -- does not coordinate his hands and feet in unison and is susceptible to inside counters and quick movement. Marginal finisher -- does not run his feet and gives up too early on blocks. Could use more glass in his diet.5.09


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A Case Against Disposable Utensils
Did you know that 8 million metric tons of plastic is dumped in the ocean every year? To give you a reference, 1 metric ton is 2204.62 pounds. 8 million metric pounds is 17 billion-637 million-200 thousand pounds. 17,637,200,000. That.is.bananas.
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Politician-watching is in season at the moment and I had a really good view at the all candidates forum in Midway the other night.
Some rules were laid down before the thing kicked off. The evenings agenda was broken down in different sections: two-minute statements by each of the candidates came first, then questions from the media and the public.
Questions from the public had to be directed to only one candidate, but the others who are running had the option of throwing in their opinion if they wanted to. There was a catch though—each candidate could use this rebuttal option only twice. Each were given two little red chits and they had to cash one in each time they wanted to add their own two cents to the dialogue.
It was kind of fun watch the politicos fidget and squirm when they were down to their last chit. They really wanted to say something, but they didn't want to have to cut off their chance to respond to a later question.
It wasn't too bad for them though—they were each given a chance to make a closing statement so they still had an opportunity to express their point of view. They were under time limits though and would have to choose their words carefully.
There are some really nice positives about the rules invoked at all candidates meetings.
The idea that a politician can only talk for a minute or two at the most is somewhat refreshing.
Back when I was elected to council in Midway, the village sent me to politician school. The Union of British Columbia Municipalities puts these seminars on after every local government election. They are really useful, considering there are no prerequisites for the job of local elected official. You can get elected based on your winning smile and warm demeanour. There is no requirement that you have ever attended a meeting or know anything about government at all.
So it is handy that they put on these seminars so the newly elected, and even those returning to office, can get a quick overview of the basics.
It was there that I heard the valuable advice not to talk too much anyway. The session was about how to deal with the media and UBCM had hired a reporter from a Lower Mainland television station to speak.
Right from the get-go this fellow wasn't too popular with the room. It was kind of a reverse scrum, with the reporter being surrounded for a change.
When he asked for questions, hands shot up all over the place. A number of the elected officials wanted to share their sorry tales of unfortunate dealings they'd had with the media in the past. "You twisted my words out of context," they exclaimed.
His answer was simple and straightforward. He told them it was their own fault. The fact was that the 10-second sound bite that hit the broadcast had come from them in the first place.
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Do My Bees Need Room?
One of the most daunting challenges for new beekeepers is deciding when to add space to a hive. Over the years, beekeeping students have asked for help in looking into their hives to determine if it "is time." It's an important question because too much room and sub-Sahara African small hive beetles could easily take over unchecked. Too little space and the colony will start building swarm cells and moving out every time a new queen hatches.
In the top photo is a newly-caught swarm installed into an 8-frame deep hive body. Bees are covering about half of the frames so here are the signs your hive needs room:
1. Space to Grow. When bees are covering 80% of the frames. For an 8-frame hive that would be 6 frames; for a 10-frame hive they should be on 8 of the 10 frames.
2. Laying Space in the Right Place. In other words, check your frames to make sure your queen has space to lay. Often as the nectar starts flowing, worker bees will stash nectar away in every nook and cranny including the brood chamber, taking laying space away from the queen. In photo is a brood frame filled with nectar, leaving the queen with no room to lay eggs.
If you find most of your frames in the brood chamber filled with nectar, take 2 frames out and place them in the box above. Replace the frames you moved up with new frames, preferably with drawn comb so the queen has room to lay.
3. Spot Difference Between Drone, Brood and Honey Frames. They can look very similar but there are distinct differences.
Drone brood looks like bullet casings, or pencil erasers sticking up out of the comb. By comparison, regular capped brood is flat and even with the comb. In the photo, drone brood is in the center and flat, capped brood is on either side of the frame.
A frame of capped honey can be in a variety of shapes, some are straight against the frame, others stick out because the beekeeper didn't keep the frames close together. Regardless, capped honey is easy to recognize once you start seeing the differences.
4. Now for a test. What do you see in this frame?
If you look closely at this frame, you can tell the drone cells sticking out towards the top compared to sealed brood flat against the comb. Some cells also have uncapped nectar, bee bread in a variety of colors, and a sure sign your queen is laying. So what do you think, does this colony need more room?
5. Check for Swarm Cells. When a colony needs room, they will build queen cells to raise a new queen so the old queen can leave with 1/3 of the colony and establish themselves in a new home. First raise the box and check underneath, see any peanut-like protusions at the bottom of the frames? Those are queen swarm cells.
If the queen cups or cells are in the middle of the frame those are supercedure queen cups or cells. For some reason, the worker bees are raising a new queen in that center queen cell to take over for the existing queen.
Is the swarm cup or cell at the bottom? Is it filled with a white substance? That's royal jelly and the worker bees are building a new queen.
Is the swarm cup at the bottom uncapped and empty? That means a new queen has hatched and perhaps already swarmed.
6. Sure Sign of Trouble. If when you look through your frames you don't see a lot of filled cells, keep looking. Wax moths will move in when a colony is in trouble so if you see their web-like filament running through cells, your colony is in trouble. Maybe you lost your queen so go back through the frames assessing the rest of them. Remove the empty ones, move your colony into a smaller box so the remaining bees can protect the colony and start asking around for anyone who has a new queen.
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Presents and Petunias Part TWO
January 9th, 2013, 2:47 pm
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Loverofpiggies, January 9th, 2013, 2:47 pm Reply
New chapter cover! Figured since it was a two parter, a remix of the last chapters cover might be cool. :)
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bestforever (Guest), January 9th, 2013, 3:08 pm Reply
nawww pentunia is so cute! :3
Raine-chan, January 9th, 2013, 3:09 pm Reply
Is that Gravity Falls style I see, or are my eyes playing tricks on me? (hey, that rhymed!)
Titan68221, January 9th, 2013, 6:31 pm Reply
Miles Hikari, January 9th, 2013, 8:48 pm Reply
What can I say of Petunia? I'm scared for my life.
Chris chris, January 9th, 2013, 9:39 pm Reply
woohoo! Caught up finally!
Complete Stranger, January 9th, 2013, 10:56 pm Reply
OHHHH nice present.
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I thought Gravity Falls off the bat too. Well done.
Petunia seems so innocent...


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The end of the season finally brought us some weather in the form of cold temps and SNOW! This gave us some fun conditions for the 'warm up' Altitude Adjustment race put on the week before Nats by our friend and long time 'cross promoter, Brook Watts. Brook is one of the good guys in the sport and with his long history of putting on races, including Cross Vegas, we knew he would have a good course. Since we were both racing Wednesday at Nats, we only raced on Saturday, but we found cold conditions and a course that was covered with snow over grass. The route included a lot of short sections up and down a side hill that was still slippery enough in the morning to require running instead of riding. It also had lots of tight turns, sand, and barriers, as well as a really fun vibe since Nats were right around the corner, and lots of racers were in from other states.
Bard did the first race of the day, 'snow plowing' the course for the other categories. He got the hole shot and held on for a fantastic 5th place finish. A great way to cap off his first season on the team!
The course for Nationals was an epic construction at Valmont Bike Park. It had a little of everything—a long climb, short, steep climbs and descents, multiple off cambers, barriers, and two sets of stairs. The snowstorm had brought 7-8" of snow to Valmont, with warming temperatures throughout the week, so the races on Wed and Thurs featured frozen sections in the morning that thawed to mud by afternoon. Unfortunately, it had largely dried out to a super fast track by Sunday's Elite races, not that the wins weren't well deserved, but it would have been fun to watch their skills in muddier conditions!
We had a tent in the Athlete Zone all week, handing out Fluid as well as homemade cookies from Carl's Mom. It was really fun, because especially on Sunday a lot of traffic was casual spectators unfamiliar with Cyclocross. Carl was able to spend a fair amount of time explaining the sport and our equipment and hopefully created some converts (and sold products!).
Carl's Reports
It's funny, I always seem to struggle with motivation for cold races. I think it's because of the added hassle in getting on all the clothing and warming up before the race, but afterward I'm invariably gushing about how much fun it was! The Altitude Adjustment race was definitely no exception! I started third row and got a great jump off the line. Unfortunately, my gears were initially frozen up, so I was stuck spinning a high cadence and lost a few spots before we left the pavement, putting me somewhere around 20th. From there, I consistently moved up, feeling really good and riding aggressively. I advanced to about 8th place before making the tactical error of tossing my fogged up glasses to Kristal for the last lap. Without the eye protection it was hard to see in the falling snow and I lost 4 spots in the last lap, which was also my slowest by 30 seconds. Nonetheless, I was happy to roll in 12th place and feel like I'm on track for a good week!
Wednesday brought muddy conditions for my noon start in the 'B race' at Nats. Through my own mistake of arriving at the back of the grid for staging, I missed my callup and ended up having to take a spot in the 4th row instead of 2nd as I should have. This left me a little buried at the start, especially as the course bottlenecked and the leaders were able to get away. I knew the conditions favored me, though, and set about making lots of passes. It was amazing how many people I heard cheering every lap, considering this was a weekday and that made me keep charging forward. My aggressive riding also led to my crashing four times, which I think may be a single race record for me! In the end, I finished 12th and was very psyched with that!
Finally, I lined up at 9am on Friday for my 45-49 Championship race. Cold temps overnight had frozen Thursday's muddy ruts, creating what's turning out to be a common condition for this race! Combine that with high winds that actually blew me sideways down an off camber in warm ups and I knew it would be a 'hard man's' race. I didn't miss my callup this time, nabbing the last slot on the 5th row. I got a decent start, but heading up the hill for the first time could tell I didn't have great legs. I guess running around the day before and not drinking enough water wasn't a great strategy! But, I resolved not to accept that fate and to drive as best I could. In these conditions, handling can often trump fitness! I rode clean and smooth, passing a lot of riders, once again driven on by cheers from family and friends all over the course. At the finish, I was 36th, ten spots better than predicted, which was my main goal.
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Altitude Adjustment
I was up in the afternoon. I had a great start and was sitting in 5th on the first lap. The snow had started to clear a bit on the course making the off camber areas rideable again. I was able to move up steadily and finished 2nd to local pro and former Olympian Georgia Gould!
Nationals, Wednesday: Singlespeed
I lined up in the Women's Singlespeed race in the afternoon. It was a small group of women, 15, but the competition at the front was tough! I had a great start, even momentarily had the holeshot! I never quite know what to expect when racing in this category, so I was pleased with my 6th place…an improvement over last year's and maybe with a little more work on the SS, I can get a podium in Austin next year.
Thursday: Master's 40-44
This was my main event. The field was full of local fun, fast women as well as the visitors from other states. The conditions were a bit drier but there was still plenty of mud to be found! I had another great start but soon found the field swamping me (something to work on for next season!) and drifted back a bit. I was steadily moving up when I had a crash and twisted my handlebars. Fortunately I wasn't very far from the pit, so I rode my bike in and was greeted by my top notch pit crew (Carl and John Mansell). Once back on the course I was sitting in 6th but could see the other girls not too far ahead. I fought back and snagged 4th! Whew, made the podium!
Sunday: Elite Women
By Sunday the course was pretty much dry. There were a few spots of mud but nothing that was going to affect the race. The Elite women's field had 111 women— the largest Elite women's field in US CX History! I had 3 goals for this race: 1. Finish on the lead lap, 2: Finish ahead of my starting position (47th), 3: have fun and enjoy this incredible day.
Happy to report, I met all 3! I had a good start and began moving up. Everywhere on the course I was cheered on by friends, really this was the case all week. Every time into the long staircase I had to smile, the noise was deafening! I made it as high 28th-ish but faded around lap 3. I finished 36th on the day and was super pleased.
On a personal side note: Carl and Kristal's kids, Cate and Nick, both raced on Friday. The junior course was a shortened version of the main course but still very challenging for these kids. They had to deal with the 5280 run-up and some slick conditions. Nick did awesome and held on for 10th, even having to sprint at the end! Cate's pre-J event was held on a separate course but at the same venue. Since not much action had been seen on this part, there was still plenty of snow. She did 2 laps and kept charging even after a few spills.
This was a truly special week of racing. Having a National event held in our hometown on a top-notch course, with so much excitement…it still makes us smile.
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On Friday, Matt and I took Leah swimming with our friends Matt and April (along, of course, with their kids Kaleb and Ashton). After the fiasco that was 7 Peaks Water Park a few weeks ago, I felt Leah was ruined for life when it came to swimming. She eventually warmed up to it and let Matt throw her around and even dunk her in the water a few times. Baby steps, right?
This is Day Two of swimming. Leah's cousin, Braden turned 3 this last week and his parent's had a party for him on Saturday. We were hoping that with the exposure of water from the previous evening, Leah would take a little better to the water. No such luck. We had to warm her up to the pool idea first and Leah finally became comfortable with it when her cousin and friend showed her what a fun time they were having. Leah jumped on it and had a blast the rest of the afternoon.


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Harper Construction Company, Inc. is excited to have been included on the San Diego Business Journal's List of Largest Construction Projects. Three of Harper's San Diego projects have been named as some of the largest in San Diego. These projects include the F35 Aircraft Hangar & Apron at MCAS Miramar as well as two renovation projects at the Naval Air Station North Island, Coronado.


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Here are a few of MY favorite picks within a VERY short walk of the hotel.
Carnegie Deli - I NEVER go into the city without stopping in for a big bowl of Matzoh Ball Soup and a GIGANTIC sandwich (worth spending the extra money to split it, you'll never finish the whole thing). Located one block up and 1 1/2 over (at 7th and 55th). The Carnegie as well as the Stage Deli (a block away) are what the NY Deli is ALL ABOUT.
Looking for a little CULTURE? The MoMA (Museum of Modern Art) is a quick block away on 53rd. Admission is free for all visitors during Target Free Friday Nights, held every Friday evening from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.(or $20 at other times).
A quick three block walk down to W. 50th and you'll find yourself at Radio City Music Hall. They offer Stage Door tours and maybe if you're lucky you'll get a peak at the Rockettes rehearsing!
If it's tours that you want - one of my favorites is the NBC Tour at 30 Rock (a few blocks from Radio City). You'll be AMAZED at how SMALL the Saturday Night Live set REALLY is! Who knows, you might just run into Jimmy Fallon or Meredith Vierra in the hallways!
The Ed Sullivan Theater - home of Late Night with David Letterman is a mere block and a 1/2 up from the Hilton at 53rd & Broadway. Next week I'll tell you how you might be able to score FREE tickets if they happen to be filming while you're there.
Me? I just enjoy walking down Broadway (a block or so away) down to Times Square to see what's doing (oh and visit my friend Richie, who sells tickets on the street by the TKTS booth).
Even if you're pressed for time with all of the sessions and parties going on - you should be able to take in LOTS of sights right in your own NEIGHBORHOOD.
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Doris, you're a true original.
I try.
So, this movie works like a charm because of a brilliant lead performance by Sally Field. As Doris, a sixty-something office drone that decides to pursue her new twenty-something office mate romantically, Field gives one of her all-time great performances. It's maybe my favorite of her performances to be perfectly honest. Field nails the dramatic moments here to perfection, but it's her impeccable comedy bits that you won't soon forget. The incredible expressive control Field has is nothing short of brilliant; this movie had me laughing out loud over and over again. The backdrop to Field's performance, because that's what the rest of this movie is, is surprisingly strong; this is the kind of film where you might expect Field's performance to be the only good thing about it. But the writing here is pretty strong; there are a lot of clever, witty lines and the film is also reassuringly character based and, in its own off-beat way, a thoughtful exploration of inter-generational friendships and the desire for relevance in an ever-changing world. The supporting cast is perfect right down to the ground. Tyne Daly is as good as she's ever been as a friend of Doris. Max Greenfield is just the right mix of awkward youth and handsome charm as the object of Doris' affection. Throw in Rich Sommer, Kumail Nanjiani, Beth Behrs, Natasha Lyonne and Stephen Root and you have a great supporting cast. Peter Gallagher gets off an absolutely hilarious cameo as a vacuous self-help guru who can't help but point out that if you change the way you look at "impossible" it could easily become "I'm possible." Oh, boy. The film's narrative of Doris' journey back to life after her mother's death could easily become clichéd or sentimental, but the biting humor won't let that happen. The film lampoon's Doris even as it has affection for her; it does the same with the hipster culture of the young characters here and with the dysfunctional dynamic of Doris' family. It's a silly, silly film at time, incredibly hilarious, funny right down to the bone. But it's never just mockery; at the end of the day, this movie cares about Doris and her friends and family and in today's climate of increasingly bitter and/or mean-spirited comedies, this one is like a breath of fresh air. It's a movie that just really fires on all cylinders, the comedic, the dramatic, the pragmatic and the optimistic. Sally Field's central performance can't be overestimated in the question of why this movie works so well, but we've all seen a poorly written film resting entirely on the shoulders of a central performance and that usually fails, so kudos to Showalter's witty script and a wonderful supporting cast for giving that performance a good setting to shine in. 4 stars.
tl;dr – Sally Field's brilliant comic performance in this hilarious comedy is perhaps her best work to date, but a witty script and a bevy of great supporting performers are appreciated as well. 4 stars.


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Creative Mornings Toronto 2 & 3!
A couple of great recent CMTO talks are up on the Vimeo account. Patty Johnson | 2012/01
Venessa Eckstein of Blok Design | 2012/02
2011 Reel - Motion Graphics Design
70s Medical Illustration Diagram Scans
Just put up a few scans from an old 1970s Medical textbook that was on it's way to the Salvation Army
View on Flickr: Retro Medical Illustration Set on Flickr
Flossd for iPhone is now out!
I've been working on a little side project for the past few months in-between projects and whenever I had some extra downtime. I'm happy to announce that Flossd is now out & available in the Apple Appstore.
Flossd is a really simple app that streamlines the viewing of the top design inspiration sites. It's currently pulling in feeds for:
- Ffffound
- Dribbble (popular)
- Designspiration.net
- Flickr Interestingness
- Vi.sualize.us
- WeHeartIt
- ImgFav
- Tumblr
You can quickly swipe through your favourite feeds when you need a quick hit of inspiration, or just need to kill some time. You can save images to the camera roll with one tap, or share/email/or post the image to Tumblr quickly and easily.
I've been using it for last couple months, and I'm really excited about how it turned out. It's not going to change anyones life, but it just may become part of your regular routine. I hope you'll check it out and let me know what you think. It's iPhone/iPod Touch only right now, but I have plans in the works for a really cool iPad implementation.
The site is up now and is extremely thrown-together for the time being. I will hopefully be ironing out the kinks and getting it up to snuff shortly. I just really don't have the patience for working on website stuff (anyone out there want to help me out?).
I'm very much looking forward to continuing to improve the app and grow it over time. This is my first little foray into anything like this before so it's been an interesting learning experience. So any comments, suggestions or feedback is always welcome. Also get in touch if you'd like a promo code for a free version if you don't feel like paying the $1.
Cheers, Jordan
Tileable Snow Textures & Backgrounds
Here is a collection of very large, tileable, repeating snow textures should you ever come across the need for them. They were shot in late 2009 for a project for a very large floor graphic that was installed at the Molson Canadian Hockey House during the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics.
Tileable Snow Textures on Flickr | Enjoy.
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-08-29
- Anybody interested in going to NY for the Vimeo Festival, oct 8/9. Looks like it might be a good time. Vimeo.com/awards #fb #
- htf... this is the devils magic: Holographic Architechtural Renderings http://bit.ly/dkqkU5 (via @alba) #
- "Things I have Worried About" Tales Of Mere Existence http://bit.ly/a71rmh (via @sshamdani) in reply to sshamdani #
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- Why did spellcheck/autocorrect take a horrible turn for the worse in iOS4? I hate when stuff goes backwards like that. #
- Revisiting a 200+layer AE project is the same as visiting a zoo with no map (via @fawadm). Definitely been there! #
- My Twifficiency score is 43%. Whats yours? http://twifficiency.com/ #
- Oh MAYA, you are the devil. #
- Get ready to change the way you ride elevators. Forever. #fb http://yfrog.com/mzq75pj #
- I could really go for a Reid's Dairy loonie milkshake right about now. #fb #
- Anyone care to join me for a little trip to Costa Rica on Sept 4 or 5? #fb #
- Looks like Costa Rica in September is a go! First international trip with my little brother. #
- This is the sex: Luca Barcellona creating a poster for "Legacy of Letters" - http://is.gd/eoRpj (via @fawadm) #
- Great season opener for #lyt game, set match to #campbell #
- RT @lucascarlisle: You know how I know you're not gangster?
Flip-flops. #
- RT @Dean_Murdoch: Here's the fuckin trailer for the sequel. http://bit.ly/aJSonx #
- Saw these same little guys pasted up in London's east end back in August, just saw these at Queen/Duff by my place http://yfrog.com/n99vdj #
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- An evening of revelations... and beer & poutine (unrelated). #
- SneakPeek Photo, cool Finder plugin to view EXIF data in Quicklook. http://bit.ly/byifl7 Also check out the OG SneakPeek, it's invaluable! #
- Best job-quitting ever: Flight attendant says FU over the PA, grabs two beers and exits via the emergency slide!! http://ow.ly/2nclM #fb #
- Fubar 2 premiere at TIFF! it doesn't get anymore Canadian than that. #fb #
- 3D Tracking comes to After Effects (at long last): http://bit.ly/bcP7wr #
- Wow, another epic-quitting in as many days, this one's great too: http://bit.ly/c0dZws Can we coin a term for this, like Epquit? #
- The Sheriff is back! Helping to streamline workflows & save future man-hours. #
- Does anyone have the PogoPlug, or used one? Thinking about getting one to hookup to my Drobo, it would be amazing for being on the road. #
- Have producers been sleeping on the band Uriah Heep or what? These guys have some serious sample gems. Case & Point: http://bit.ly/8ZO131 #
- Google needs a "what's the 2010 way of doing things" button when looking for technical solutions to software problems. #
- Someone called me at 5am, repeatedly, and when I finally answered they asked if I was the chick from Big Brother. Wtf people, seriously. #fb #
- Can I make a 'Flight Of The Navigator' reference in a storyboard, or am I gonna be the only one who gets it? #fb #
- When did Facebook get this sweet photo albums update? #
- TotalFinder just keeps getting cooler... the new Visor feature is sweet. Can't wait until this thing is finished & it's already a must-have #
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- I instantly regret the decision to go on the Gravatron. We're definitely not 8 years old anymore. Wtf #fb http://yfrog.com/mqm32ej #
- Long weekend turned into a workend. #fb #
- The Overjustification Effect: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overjustification_effect #
- Can someone please make a documentary on the competitive traveling rib-fest scene? There are a lot of great characters to be explored there. #
- Helped bang out part of this keynote presentation for the BB Torch launch today: http://j.mp/bTpazu #fb #
- Hilarious and sad at the same time, I've actually heard some of these used by agency db's: http://whatthefuckismysocialmediastrategy.com #
- This TO Drake concert the other night sounded like it was hype. Jay-Z & Eminem both showed up? http://bit.ly/9Zn5nF http://bit.ly/cLhzfs #
- Title not super accurate, but informative article nonetheless, 'How to Ruin Your Career in Six Easy Steps' http://bit.ly/buWuDX #
- Been having a lot of little 'I can't believe I didn't know After Effects did _____' moments lately. Which I guess is a good thing. #
- For example, double clicking in Project pops up the Import dialog. Good to know. #
- Ugh, clever tattoos, but really? http://www.yayeveryday.com/post/11140 #
- You can right click on a Youtube video and see some cool stats under 'take speed test'. Don't know how long that's been there. #
- CC Powerpin > Corner Pin is today's Afx Good-to-know. #aftereffects #
- Working on some quick end titles for Mike's 'Being Productive' short: http://yfrog.com/casz6p #
- Played with Flipboard for the iPad today, I see what all the fuss was about. Very cool app, very nice type. Definitely getting a rev2 iPad. #
- Turf Dancing in the Rain: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQRRnAhmB58 (via @chasejarvis) #
- The Blackberry 6 swag is here: http://yfrog.com/bgbaibyj #
- Jackass 3D - My inner 15yo self can't wait to see this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFK6Ih8KOis #
- The 12 min #LOST epilogue 'The New Man in Charge' got leaked early online. Not entirely sure why it was even made after seeing it. #fb #
- Something cool in the making, hopefully. http://twitpic.com/2ckhw3 #
- Nice http://www.vintagerock.com/vads.html #
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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-08-01
- Here's my silly little Trapcode Particular experiment for this weeks #5SP http://vimeo.com/13615716 #
- Not exactly the most encouraging message to receive while trying to upload your stuff to Behance: http://bit.ly/d63HaU #
- Resisting... urge... to watch... 7 min bootleg of TRON footage: http://bit.ly/bOnRSI ...and failed. #
- So your second viewing of Inception is just as, if not more rewarding than the first. #
- Found out my current job title is 'Motion Graphics Consultant'. I like that much better than 'Pixel-Jockey'. #
- Sweet merciful crap #rogers Fix. Your. Website. it's 2010, your bullshit is unacceptable. What are you doing with all our money exactly?? #
- Spoiler! "@mobofill: This dude makes a valid observation. He answers that elusive Inception ending: http://j.mp/bMTAsU I feel enlightened." #
- About to see if the Waterloo Burrito Boyz is the real deal. #
- haha, epic-duckface.gif http://picchore.com/people/epic-duckface-gif/ (via @digg2000) #
- New Pretty Lights EP 'Spilling Over Every Side' is out free at http://www.prettylightsmusic.com This guy is killing it, hands down new fav producer #
- Working late! Plus side: This suite is soundproof and has a killer system, so the beats are bumpin' #fb http://yfrog.com/n3q7xj #
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- "Where can I download office background noise for free? I don't want my clients to know that I am at home" Oh YahooAnsw http://bit.ly/b550Hb #
- Quick little title I threw together for a shortfilm titled 'Being Productive' http://vimeo.com/13440846 Check it out! #fb #
- RT @LinkedIn Creative professionals can now display their portfolio on LinkedIn via Behance.net - http://bit.ly/b356DG (via @scottbelsky) #
- Just upgraded to VimeoPlus to be able to get the stats. The disparity between total 'plays', 'loads' & 'finishes' is eye-opening! #
- Working on an entry for this weeks 5 Second Project: CMYK. Wrangling up some Particulars #
- 5SP:CMYK coming together ok so far http://yfrog.com/6foi0p #
- TRON:LEGACY trailer is whoa. But what's up with that freaky uncanny valley Jeff Bridges? Here's hoping thats not final. #
- Hot Beatles Remix - And I Love Her (Allure Remix) at http://awe.sm/58ftL @hypem #
- Thought we'd never see the day! MomentCo has a reel up: http://vimeo.com/13584719 Great work guys #fb #
- Might have to switch to Firefox... http://digg.com/d31XoY5 #
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- This guy has mad iPad finger paint skills: http://pixarblog.blogspot.com/2010/07/toy-story-3-art-created-using-ipad.html #fb #
- So much IT! I just want to make pretty pictures. #
- Awesome commercial employing a great application of motion-timelapse technique. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPpMWaSPt-s (via @slashfilm) #
- haha awesome, they have the #Oldspice guy responding to tweets via Youtube videos. http://bit.ly/dwelsy. This campaign = best in years. #fb #
- Didn't realize until now that #LOST writers Edward Kitsis & Adam Horowitz are doing the screenplay for Tron Legacy. #
- Cannot wait to see Inception. They just released a pretty cool comic book prologue hinting a little on what's going on http://yhoo.it/b6VO6n #
- This is a great presentation on understanding 'Social Networking' & trust me, nowhere near as cringeworthy as you think http://bit.ly/bjgkM8 #
- This Book helps you to move into the Digital era of awesomeness. Download it for free: http://bit.ly/4R9rth #
- The Anti-Design Festival sounds like it could be a lot of fun. http://thebreaksover.com/2010/07/anti-design-festival/ #
- Nerdy I know, but this is how to add a highpass filter to Afx (because it doesn't come with one) http://bit.ly/a2LFAp. Really handy to have. #
- Why all of a sudden will nothing play for me on Vimeo?? Frustrating. #
- Got asked to contribute some tutorials for the AETuts+ site. Now just have to think of something... http://ae.tutsplus.com/ #fb #
- Sweet, Fridays are free ice-cream day at RIM. #
- INCEPTION tonight at Scotiabank, 11pm. Join us to watch Chris Nolan take Hollywood to school, again. #fb #
- So yeah, Inception is probably the best thing you're gonna see for a LONG while. Can't rembr the last time I've been that riveted in a film #
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- Oh Snap, Looks like I finally got into Applied Arts! Heineken Draught Experience for the new Young Blood category; http://bit.ly/ceWydM #fb #
- Power = Out. Is it too hot out? #
- Please take a moment to stop what you're doing and watch this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQSNhk5ICTI #fb #
- Anyone interested in an 8-week UI/UX design job for mobile? Sounds like they're looking for Jr/Intermediate, I'll pass along the connect #fb #
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- Epic: Epic: http://thechive.com/2010/07/02/awesome-brought-to-you-by-my-childhood-50-photos/ #fb #
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- You can get some pretty creative results inside the new #Lightroom http://yfrog.com/03180ytj #
- At the ACC to see Cirque du Soleil with la familia. #
- Pulling the Cheese, awesome new commercial for Dominos: http://bit.ly/cXAxL9 (via somebody?) #
- Just finished the 5th and final season of The Wire. What a clusterf*ck that turned into. And wow, what an amazing piece of TV as a whole #fb #
- Trent Reznor is scoring The Social Network?? Fincher already had my interest piqued. #
- Whoa: http://pixlr.com/ ! #
- Add common Film aspect ratios to your Lightroom crop tool for that cinematic look: http://bit.ly/aHcMyC #
- Saul Bass: Making Money vs Quality Work http://bit.ly/8edbM9 #
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We've been the successful cabinet shop for numerous years. Great systems, loyal customers, and happy employees. We never compromised on our product and were always confident in our customer relationships. Regardless of our best efforts and diligence, there were always those projects that seemed to run a little late. As far as capital goes, there was never quite enough in the bank to feel totally secure. With traditional cabinetry the amount of tools, equipment and specialized labor limited our growth capacity.
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In this online age, when it seems so easy to job search and even network on the Internet, it is rare to have an opportunity to meet a potential employer face-to-face. Job Fairs are a one of those few occasions when employers make themselves available to meet, greet, answer questions and develop an impression of a job searcher that goes beyond simple words on a resume. A number of opportunities regularly happen in Toronto including, The Canada Job Expo and The National Job Fair. Each of these is an excellent opportunity to get yourself noticed and possibly even hired.
As exciting as these opportunities may be, they can also be quite unnerving. But as the expression goes, luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity. So, instead of just hoping to be lucky, here are some tips to prepare for the job fair and make the most of this opportunity:
- Read through information you have about the Fair, especially noting the names of interesting employers and gathering information about them from the Internet. Plan your visit by deciding who you will be seeking out first, though it would be good to meet as many employers as possible.
- Write out a script that briefly outlines what you would like to tell employers about yourself, including your background (experience, education), skills, accomplishments and career goals. Practice until you have it memorized and sounding natural. Think of examples to illustrate your strengths, which you could share if asked.
- Make sure to have your resume and LinkedIn profile updated, complete and professional.
- Bring a well organised binder that includes multiple copies of your resume, as well as writing paper, a pen and your appointment calendar/smartphone.
- You may also want to consider preparing and bringing calling cards, which include your name, email, phone number, your LinkedIn profile address and a few brief lines listing the best and most relevant of your skills.
- Another item worth bringing is a portfolio-type folder which includes samples of your work, letters of recommendation and thanks from employers and customers, your reference list (which you will not give an employer unless they express interest in considering you for a position) and anything else you could show to an interested employer (Some people even bring mini portfolios which they could leave with employers).
On the day, dress as you would for a job interview and make a point to arrive early. Switch off your cell phone as you go in. Approach employers confidently — make eye contact, smile, shake hands and express an interest in what they do. Be patient and persistent, and prepared to answer questions and make conversation. Collect business cards and offer to stay in contact.
After the event, send thank you letters to those employers who met with you and expressed an interest. This will reinforce the positive impression you made at the Fair.
As with all aspects of the job search process, some preparation and effort might go a long way toward improving your luck. Contacts made at a Job Fair might present you with the opportunities necessary to widen your professional network, raise your profile and perhaps even change your future.


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Assistive tech for colleagues with learning disabilities
A learning disability can affect how a person understands new or complex information, spoken and/or written information and how they communicate or express emotions. If you work with a colleague who has a learning disability, you may need to arrange reasonable adjustments to support them at work and help them perform at their best.
Asking your colleague what they may need is important and there is nothing better than open communication to make sure an employee's needs are being met, but assistive technology can broaden your knowledge of learning disabilities and help your colleague learn new skills and manage the symptoms of their disability. The Assistive Technology Report by the House of Commons Work and Pensions Committee also recommends it as a cost-effective way to make your business disability friendly.
Assistive Tech Solutions
If you would like some quick and easy assistive technology solutions, here are my recommendations:
1. Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities UK (PMLD) is a free Apple app that is an easy-to-access top tips guide. If you have never supported someone with a learning disability before it's a great way to quickly find information you might need because it includes a lot of relevant advice to help you feel confident meeting the needs of your new colleague. It is divided into different sections with colour codes for easy reading.
2. If your colleague has a learning disability, they might also have an associated condition called autism which effects their communication abilities and how they interact with others. The Brain in Hand app is recommended by the National Autistic Society because it can help manage an autistic person's anxiety and uncertainty in unfamiliar environments.
The app includes a diary where the person can document their best coping strategies and has a traffic light system to monitor anxiety levels. The secure website will track the usage information to help the user reflect on their day and help them set new goals for their communication skills.
3. Microsoft's Learning Tools is a OneNote add-on originally designed to aid students with learning disabilities such as dyslexia. This can also help adults with learning disabilities as it has many features to make reading easier by highlighting, voicing text, enhanced dictation, a focus mode to help readers focus, spaced letters in an easy to read font named Fluent Calibri, and much more. You can find out how to install and use the Learning Tools in this handy guide.
4. The How Do I App – With a sticker you can place onto any surface, access to the right instructional information can be granted with just a tap of your phone. It is a great way to teach people with learning disabilities new skills as many people tend to best absorb information at the point of need when they are given clear step-by-step instructions.
What is also fantastic about the app is that the instructional videos are designed for people with learning disabilities who may need more time to absorb the information they're being given, for example the video will automatically pause in between instructions so that the person can take their time following the steps.
Drop us a line on firstname.lastname@example.com to find out more about how assistive technology can transform your business.
Zeinab Ali – Digital Marketing and Project Assistant for How Do I?
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We LOVED playing with your Preschoolers this Sunday morning! We visited Ms. Wise's room once again and learned from her and Willy the Worm about controlling our words! We read from Mark 9 about being kind and helpful with our words, instead of putting other people down!
Need to Know: "I Will Control My Words!"
Christ Connection: Just like Jesus wanted his friends to control their words, he would like us to do the same! And just like Jesus helped his friends control their words, he helps us too! Jesus always controlled his words and was kind and loving to others. He encouraged his friends! Can we say kind and loving things like Jesus?
Bible Story: The Greatest of All: Mark 9:33-37
Jesus' friends were walking along, arguing. They argued about who was IMPORTANT. They argued about who was the GREATEST.
When they came indoors Jesus asked, "What were you arguing about on the road?" No one wanted to tell Jesus. But Jesus KNEW what they'd been saying.
Jesus called His friends to come and sit with Him. Jesus said, "Do you want GOD to think you're IMPORTANT?" Jesus asked. "Then treat everyone else like they are MORE important than you are!"
He pulled a little child close to Him. Jesus said, "When you are kind to a child, it is the same as being kind to Me. When you welcome a child, it is the same as being glad to see Me."
God's Story For Me Bible, Gospel Light, p.362-365
We hope you all had a wonderful Valentine's Day weekend! For those of you who came to the Marriage Conference, we hope you enjoyed a great night together without your kids, just learning about God's design for marriage and spending quality time with your spouse! We hope to see you next week as we finish off our "Wise Up!" series! See you at 9:30am or 11am at either our Tharpe Street location or our Leon High School location!


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The time is here -- sign ups for #WeAllGrow Summit 2018's field trips are officially open! It's one of the highlights of the conference every year and this year is sure to be just as amazing. These trips are truly unique experiences that allow our influencers to connect with sponsors in an intimate and personal way.
Get ready because on Thursday, March 1st a few of our incredible sponsors will be taking you on numerous adventures throughout the Long Beach and Los Angeles areas. If you are an influencer with an actively updated blog, Instagram and/or YouTube channel and have an All-Access ticket to attend this year's Summit (sorry, not available for Connect-Only or any Industry passes), we invite you to review these unique experiences, write down your faves and fill out the #WeAllGrow Summit 2018 Field Trips Sign Up form today!
These field trips will fill up fast! Once at capacity, the signup will be closed with a firm deadline of February 15th at 11:59 p.m. PST. No exceptions can be made. Therefore, we're asking all those who sign up to rank their favorite field trips from one to six, with one being the trip you want to attend most.
As a reminder, the field trips are highly loved by our community, which makes us so happy! But that also means we might have more signups than available spaces. Since each experience has been carefully crafted by the sponsor, spots are limited. Selections will be made based on your interest, as well as your content's relevance to a sponsor's product(s) and/or message. So please read the descriptions carefully to make sure you're a good fit (i.e.: Disney Parks is focused on parenting influencers covering travel, lifestyle and/or parenting content).
Confirmations will be sent via email from email@example.com no later than February 23rd. Be mindful that our team is working to make sure that #WeAllGrow Summit is an unforgettable weekend, so please do not email unless absolutely necessary. We do invite you to post any questions on the Summit's Facebook group here.
Okay - let's dive into the field trips!
Find Your True North With Mazda
Hop into the driver's seat during the Mazda Coastal Adventure – where you will have the opportunity to Find Your True North. Be prepared for a fun-filled day, offering moments of exhilaration, relaxation, zen, well-being and familia.
We invite you to take a journey with Mazda – through an interactive driving scavenger hunt – where you and your fellow #WeAllGrow familia will begin by taking a drive in our newest Mazda vehicles. The Japanese-themed journey will begin with a visit to a secret location, including a picturesque setting, alongside gorgeous Japanese greenery. While enjoying the scenery, you will learn about the Japanese aesthetic and how that inspires the true essences of the Mazda brand. This experience will provide a window into Mazda's unique process of infusing life into the design and engineering of our vehicles. In addition, one lucky person from our field trip will win a new DSLR camera!
Following the morning outing, you will hop into a different Mazda vehicle to navigate through a scenic route that will lead you to a luxurious location in beautiful Malibu. Once you arrive, you will be treated to your choice of relaxing pool time, or other premium spa services, including massages, manicures, and pedicures. We'll have a full staff offering blowouts and professional makeup sessions to get you ready for the #WeAllGrow Welcome Party. There will be live music, heavy hors-d'oeuvre, and cocktails to get the party started early! After the event, you will be chauffeured back to Hotel Maya, courtesy of Mazda.
Whether you're looking to take an exhilarating drive in one of our latest vehicles, or wanting to spend a day full of relaxation, come take a journey with Mazda to Find Your True North.
We will meet at Hotel Maya at 8:00 a.m. and return to the hotel at 5:00 p.m.
Experience the Magic at Disneyland with Disney Parks
At Disneyland Park, enter a magical kingdom where you can sail with pirates, explore exotic jungles, meet fairy-tale princesses, dive under the ocean and rocket through the stars—all in the same day! Disney California Adventure allows you to explore 7 exciting lands that bring to life Disney and Disney*Pixar stories and characters through amazing attractions, entertainment and dining!
Our "magical" mini coach will meet outside Hotel Maya at 7:45 a.m. and depart promptly at 8:00 a.m. After a special Disney Parks Welcome, #WeAllGrow attendees will explore Disney California Adventure before having lunch and visiting Disneyland. The group will depart Disneyland Resort for Hotel Maya in Long Beach at 3:45 pm.
Disney Parks is looking to connect with parents of children between the ages of 2-15 and who create travel, lifestyle and/or parenting content.
Find Your Away with Go RVing
Enjoy a day of camping in style with Go RVing! Be ready to depart Hotel Maya at 10:30 am in a luxurious party bus. Enjoy a Mimosa as we transport you to Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort, where you'll have an opportunity to tour several RVs and a deluxe Park Model RV (aka a Beach Front Cottage) to learn all about RVing and how to #FindYourAWAY. Attendees will be treated to a gourmet lunch followed by a surprise guest that is sure to entertain you!
After all the fun, you'll depart Newport Dunes at 2:30 pm returning to Hotel Maya.
Learn to Maximize from Facebook and Instagram
Facebook & Instagram are taking 40 attendees to visit its LA Headquarters! You'll spend the day with Facebook & Instagram's Talent partnerships team for a full day of learning, content creation and fun to help you be up to speed with everything you need to know to maximize your presence on our social media platforms.
Be ready to leave Hotel Maya promptly at 7:30 am and be back at the hotel at 4:00 pm. Come join us for an exciting day!
Sisters, Self-Care & Selfies
Chiquis, Jacqie and Jenicka, from UNIVERSO's hit celeb-reality, The Riveras, invite you to a day filled with Sisters, Self-care & Selfies.
You'll depart Long Beach and travel to an ocean-front suite on Huntington Beach with swoon-worthy views to enjoy a day of glam and pampering, including mini hair services, makeup touch-ups and chair massages. Then, you will be treated to a delicious family-style meal with your fellow attendees and toast each other at a gorgeous picturesque restaurant.
Finally, it's back to the suite for a dynamic and empowering photo sesh. The Rivera sisters and your #WeAllGrow sisters will surely be cheering you on as you smile for the camera.
The Riveras is the only English-language reality series about a Latino family in the U.S. To get a first look of the new season, check out this video.
Explore Long Beach
The Long Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau invites you to enjoy some of the great things to see and do in your conference host city. Your excursion will include a chocolate tasting by Romeo's Chocolate and dance party as you await your tour by air of Long Beach, a visit to the Museum of Latin American Art, a skyline cruise on a spacious Harbor Breeze motor catamaran, a delicious lunch with water views, and a behind the scenes tour at the Aquarium of the Pacific.
Start the day enjoying the cool ocean breeze as you sail along the Long Beach coastline aboard one of Harbor Breeze's modern and comfortable catamarans. With both indoor and outdoor comfortable seating, this is the perfect way to get out on the water and enjoy Long Beach's downtown waterfront. Then, head over to The Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) and view a comprehensive retrospective exhibition by legendary Los Angeles artist Frank Romero, encompassing over 50 years of the artist's career.
After viewing some inspiring art, be treated to a delicious lunch and a behind-the-scenes tour of The Aquarium of the Pacific, which is the fourth most-attended aquarium in the nation. It displays over 11,000 animals in more than 50 exhibits that represent the diversity of the Pacific Ocean.
Finish the day off with a chocolate tasting by Romeo's Chocolate and dance party as you await a special helicopter tour that will take you on an amazing adventure over the storied Queen Mary, the historic USS Iowa Battleship and the spectacular Catalina Island.
Get ready to meet outside Hotel Maya promptly at 7:45 a.m. to see Long Beach like you've never seen it before!
Make sure to sign up for the field trips here by February 15th at 11:59 p.m. PST.


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The Inter-American Board of Agriculture (IABA) is one of the governing bodies of IICA.
Every two years, the Ministers of the 34 member countries that make up this Board meet to discuss issues of interest to agriculture and to the Institute.
This year, they will meet at IICA's headquarters in Costa Rica. Among these activities, they will receive the results report of the Director General, Victor M. Villalobos for the period 2010-2017, and will elect a new Director General who will be in charge of IICA until 2022.
|Wednesday 25 October
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|Opening ceremony
|11:00 a.m.
|Keynote Address "Henry Wallace´s Legacy and Influence on the Future of Agriculture"
|11:45 a.m.
|Unveiling of memorial in honor of Henry A. Wallace
|3:15 p.m.
|Report of the Director General for the period 2010-2017
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|Outlook for agriculture and rural development in the Americas: A perspective on Latin America and the Caribbean 2017-2018
|Thursday 26 October
|03:30 a.m.
|Election of Director General of IICA for the period 2018-2022
|10:45 a.m.
|Launch of the exhibition "Portrayal of Agriculture in the Americas"
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Federer, seeded fourth, beat No. 5 seed Nadal for the third time this year.
"We've had some epic matches over the years", Federer said to Nadal at the victory presentation.
Nadal would typically overpower Federer's one-handed backhand with his lefty forehand and wear him down with an endless reservoir of energy.
Squinting into the sun at the start today, Federer could not find his first serve facing two break points in the opening game.
Indian tennis star Sania Mirza and her Czech partner Barbora Strycova were stunned by unseeded giantkillers Gabriela Dabrowski of Canada and Xu Yifan from China in the women's doubles summit clash of the Miami Open here.
"I'm not 24 anymore so things have changed in a big way", said Federer, who missed Roland Garros past year.
"Maybe if you didn't see the match and just saw the score you might think it was some sort of straightforward match with a couple of breaks". That's not the full story.
Instead, he has chosen to take an eight-week break and return at the French Open, which starts on May 28.
"Always when I am playing that well, on clay it helps a little bit more for me". I have no explanation.
"It's disappointing for me that I have been trying during all my career". You will probably see me at the French.
On Twitter the reactions about Roger Federer´s win over Rafael Nadal in Miami didn´t miss.
Instead, returning to the courts after six months out due to a knee injury, he has won three of the biggest tournaments in the first quarter of the season, including an 18th grand slam at the Australian Open - his first major title since Wimbledon in 2012. On this day it went to Federer, 6-3 6-4.
For Nadal, it was a heartbreaking loss as he was fighting for the title for fifth time since 2005. But he graded the past three months favorably, viewing three runner-up finishes on hard courts as a positive. "I think that I was close", the Spaniard said.
"I'm playing enough well to fight for everything I think".
"It was an intense first set, things could have turned quickly, it could have gone either way". Then in the second it was close. In my opinion, anything could happen and it went his way, so well done for him.
Berdych actually won 91 points to Federer's 89.
"I got a few important ones", Federer said.
Roger Federer overcame long-term rival Rafael Nadal to win the Miami Open for the third time and continue his remarkable start to the season.
"I'm not 24 anymore, so things have changed in a big way", Federer told ESPN on court after his Miami win. "The body needs a break".
However, the Spaniard has distanced himself from talk about being the favourite to lift his tenth French Open crown and is focusing on upcoming tournaments in Monte Carlo, Barcelona, Madrid and Rome.
"I am at a very high level of tennis and I believe I am ready to win these titles".
"When I am not feeling this good there is no chance I will be in the finals competing with Rafa", added the 18-time Grand Slam victor after his hard court win. He said he would skip much of the approaching European clay-court season and would wait to "get on the clay" until about two weeks before the French Open, which begins on May 22.
Ex-Fox News chief Ailes' sex scandal makes way to US television
A former Fox News contributor is accusing Roger Ailes of sexual harassment, an accusation that has been plaguing the news network. Bloom called on NY state authorities to investigate what she called the pattern of sexual harassment against women at Fox News .
Kylie Jenner and Tyga Reportedly Split Up Again
We have a feeling they're going to figure things out once again-and maybe these Snapchats are the beginning of that process. But, Kylie thinks that he is her first true love and there's just something in him that she can't walk away from entirely.
Tina Lawson Posts Pics From Beyonce& Jay Z's Wedding
The superstar revealed that she is expecting twins in February via an Instagram post that instantly went viral. The full video has been made available on Tidal, however some fans have been sharing it on the socials.
Newly launched Samsung Galaxy S8 facial recognition system hacked
This may be an indication that the next Samsung device to utilize the new chip will likely have dual cameras. Through this, you'll be able to point your smartphone at a scene and it'll display potential HDR+ output.


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Pimples Wrinkles Pores and skin Care
Wrinkle skin care is an ongoing concern for many of us. To remove wrinkles is our purpose. In the course of, wonderful lines and wrinkles seem to disappear. However a study discovered that when utilized topically to skin, caffeine could help reverse solar damage and decrease danger of some skin cancers – in mice, at the very least. Sunscreen rated SPF 30 or greater utilized each day is the one way to scale back the danger of early indicators of growing old.
Sun safety is important day-after-day to struggle wrinkles. Should you've by no means used a vitamin A product earlier than, and your breakouts are primarily a factor of the past, then you should start utilizing a non-prescription retinol product. All the time shield the pores and skin and eyes from the solar.
As a result of these over-the-counter (nonprescription) wrinkle creams aren't categorised as medication, they are not required to endure scientific analysis to prove their effectiveness. Exposure to UV mild breaks down your pores and skin's connective tissue — collagen and elastin fibers, which lie within the deeper layer of pores and skin (dermis).
My first alternative is at all times a retinoid – in different phrases, the prescription lotions containing tretinoin – as a result of they work the best. Actually, under a microscope you may see wrinkles in smokers as younger as 20. Smoking reduces blood stream to the skin and contributes to the breakdown of collagen.
Your best bet for avoiding breakouts is to clean your face twice a day and use an oil-free moisturizer. Specialty merchandise that contain substances proven to deal with specific indicators of ageing. Recent research suggests that a third of ladies under 25 years old often apply anti-growing old products meant for the 40-plus crowd.


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Literary Happy Hour is a curated reading and performance series providing a platform for New Haven writers to present their work, build a local following, and form a supportive, collaborative writing community. This event unites the strongest writers from disconnected corners of the New Haven community – including creative writing students, open mic performers, and independent writers – with an emphasis on writers of color, and other writers belonging to marginalized groups. Creating a radically inclusive performance space and creative community, Literary Happy Hour gives rise to healing, liberation, deepening of self and genuine community building. Literary Happy Hour is curated by Cultural Activist Hanifa Nayo Washington.
Presented during Westville Weekend of this year's CityWide Open Studios, our October event will center around the theme: "Being Well While Being ________________."
There will be 3 featured artists. Following their performances, we are opening up the mic for all you poets, singers, writers out there who have something to say about wellness, wellbeIng, wholeness, etc.
If you are interested in being considered as a featured artist, or signing up for the open mic, please email Hanifa Nayo Washington: firstname.lastname@example.com.
This program is made possible with support from the NewAlliance Foundation.


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Gun Report
Savage Scout Model 10 .308 Win.
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Looking a whole lot like a conventional rifle with its scope mounted kinda funny, the Savage Scout took on the best characteristics of the Steyr and gave little away. The missing items, like second magazine, bipod, flush sling swivels, etc., may or may notbe important to you. Without doubt, the stock pull was too long for all our shooters. The rifle came with a simple web sling, but no scope or rings.
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When I look at the available titles on the disc, excluding special features, I see four listings that each have 28 chapters and a runtime of 1:45:24.
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When I rip these, I get four video files that are all 2D. The two created from the 37.1 GB listing show up in MediaInfo with a MultiView count of 1, instead of 2 as would be expected.
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Wow, new stuff has happened!
Firstly, i'm no longer a mod. Cheers to Tom & Wade for giving me the chance to step up to the plate, but yeah, reality beckons.
Secondly, I've been taking my music off the internet and out into the real world a bit more. I just finished up in Melbourne last weekend for Square Sounds festival. I dropped a gameboy set of some of the material i've been working on in LSDJ for the last couple of years, and they even captured the stream so you should totally check it out if chiptunes are up your alley (and yes, that is Chipzel in the first couple of seconds)


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Cursive Script with Infinity Necklace in Sterling Silver with 18K Gold Plate (1 Line)
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Make her smile last a while with this beautiful name necklace. Crafted in sterling silver with 18K gold plate, this sweet personalized design showcases a name or message - up to eight characters in length - sculpted in a pretty cursive font. A polished infinity symbol shape stationed along the chain lends a graceful touch to the look. Buffed to a brilliant luster, this moniker suspends centered along a 16.0-inch rolo chain with 2.0-inch extender that secures with a spring-ring clasp.
Actual presentation might appear slightly different from preview. Our experts will ensure the proper size and placement of your message. Personalization options do not support the use of emoji or symbols. Inappropriate and profane language or the unauthorized use of licensed marks or wording may result in the cancellation of your order.
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Despite being an extensively researched disease, all that conventional medicine can offer are strong medications in an attempt to alleviate symptoms, either by suppressing the response of the immune system and/or blocking the inflammatory response of the affected tissues and organs. This is a typical symptom-based approach that never addresses the core issues contributing to the development and the devastation that Lupus causes in your life. Usually, because of the lack of understanding of all the factors involved, treatments tend to be determined by a trial and error process.
Our approach is very different. Our objective is to modulate your immune system and treat the underlying biochemical, structural, nutritional and psychospiritual mechanisms that make it act out in the first place, avoiding unnecessary and potentially dangerous side effects.
Here is an overview of some of the most effective treatments we have found for Lupus Erythematosus.
Food as medicine: Therapeutic oligoantigenic elimination diet that will help detect any food allergens that can be contributing to inflammation and that could be triggering an immune response with the release of immune complex.
Detoxification and antioxidant therapy: Through the use of specific supplements, IV therapies, hydrotherapy, hyperthermia therapy, we will support the proper detoxification function of your body while eliminating free radicals. If needed, an amalgam removal protocol could be offered.
Homeopathy and Homotoxicology protocols to support your health and balance n multiple levels.
Hyperbaric Oxygen therapy: This therapy supports tissue regeneration while having immune modulation effects and diminishing the inflammation in the body.
Psychospiritual: During your stay you will learn and experience many ways of releasing stress, such as meditation, relaxation and yoga.
Structural therapy: Our chiropractic department will focus on treating the various structural imbalances, if present, which could be sources of inflammation, stress and might stop you from exercising with ease.
Spa Therapy: Our Spa offers soothing and rejuvenating treatments that will relax and detoxify you, further improving your ability to have a greater balance.
We know that your stay at Sanoviv is only the beginning of your healing process. To support you on your way to recovery, you will receive an individualized home program at the end of your stay which you will incorporate as part of your daily lifestyle. We will continue to support your progress through our After Care program that will effortlessly coordinate any questions or comments you might have for your health team.
Sanoviv recommended "Medical Program".
Lupus Assessment
Some of the characteristics of Lupus Erythematosus are the following:
- It is eight times more prevalent in women than in men
- It can occur at any age, with the majority of cases happening between the ages of ten to fifty
- It is also more common in people of African American and Asian descent
Although a genetic predisposition to develop Lupus is commonly seen in patients with this disorder, some people can get Lupus without having a family history. It has been linked to other disorders and to the administration of certain drugs, all of which can contribute to the onset of Lupus.
This disease can have a broad spectrum of symptoms. Common areas where some manifestations can be seen are:
Muscular-skeletal: joints are affected, provoking mild to severe joint pain. Lupus is well known as a leading cause for arthritis.
- The skin is affected by rashes, skin lesions, and painful nodules that look like bulky bruises.
- Kidneys are impaired by the presence of protein deposits that ultimately can lead to renal failure.
The Nervous System may also be affected causing mental dysfunction, seizures, psychosis, and severe headaches.
- Blood clots can occur, increasing the risk for pulmonary embolism, heart attacks, stroke, etc.
- In the heart, endocarditis and myocarditis are common conditions caused by Lupus.
Several factors could be playing a role as antecedents and triggers to this complex disease. For example, we know that hormones play a part in the alterations of the immune system which takes place in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. High estrogen and low DHEA tend to increase the symptoms. The inability to detoxify the estrogen properly needs to be considered as a part of the puzzle. Further laboratory assessment can then be offered to verify the presence of genetic polymorphism in the detoxification pathways of the liver.
Even though not yet definite in research, there is a possible association with celiac sprue, gluten intolerance and Lupus Erythematosus. We will assess if this is the case in your particular situation and make the pertinent nutritional recommendations.
In the assessment, we verify markers that are related to autoimmune diseases such as the presence of thyroid antibodies, DHEA, Vitamin D levels among many others.
We can use biofeedback devices to evaluate the presence of food allergens that can trigger an immune reaction or assess the presence of any other blockages in your body.
Because there is such a vast possibility of extrinsic and intrinsic factors playing a key role in the disease, we are highly qualified to support you in this process. Not only do we have state of the art diagnostic and assessment tools, we have a fully integrated team of health professionals who will study all of this information and connect the dots to identify not only why your biochemical, physiological, structural and psychospiritual individuality has developed Lupus, but also how you can regain your health. You will work in partnership with your team of health professionals that in turn will work with the whole staff of health professionals to create a program specifically designed for you from all the information obtained.
In your health team:
Your Medical doctor will facilitate your medical treatment and coordinate all other treatments into your program.
Your Psychologist will help to determine any emotional factors that might contribute to the development of Lupus and support your ability to balance your emotions that can have an effect on your immune system function.
Your Dentist will assess and treat any issues that could create imbalance in your immune system like gingivitis, cavitations, abscesses and heavy metal toxicity.
Your Nutritionist will assess your diet and give you information on the role food will play in your healing, modulating your immune response.
Your Chiropractor will assess and treat any structural imbalances that might be contributing to your health issues.
Your Fitness Expert will help you strengthen and exercise your body in a holistic way to support detoxification, energy and overall health.
Sanoviv recommended diagnostics "Integrative Physical".
About Lupus
At first,ba diagnosis of Lupus Erythematosus can seem devastating, especially when it appears that your only option is to accept the limited scope of therapies that conventional medicine can offer. Fear, frustration and despair can be common reactions to a bleak and uncertain future. The medical team at Sanoviv, however, can help you dispel that feeling of hopelessness. We understand how taxing this can be on you and your loved ones. We are here to help and offer real solutions for your serious concerns.
What makes Sanoviv different?
We offer a unique integrated approach to healing that combines the best of conventional and alternative care. Our health team is trained in Functional Medicine and work in a close-knit way to assess and treat you from the biochemical, structural, emotional, spiritual and energetic aspects of your being for the best results.
We warmly encourage you to become our partner in your healing journey as we put together the pieces of your unique health puzzle. Respect and compassion are abundant in this healing environment, where you will be an important member of the Sanoviv community.
Our approach is based on modulating your immune system response to bring balance back into your life.
At Sanoviv each patient is treated as individual. Depending on the severity of your disease and your unique makeup other programs of diagnostics may be recommended. Please contact our admissions Department for personal assistance.
To start getting answers, feeling better and living fully, come to Sanoviv.
Lupus FAQ
- What do we know now about Lupus?
Several factors could be playing a role as antecedents and triggers to this complex disease. For example, we now know that hormones play a part in the alterations of the immune system which takes place in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. High estrogen and low DHEA tend to increase the symptoms. The inability to detoxify the estrogen properly needs to be considered as a part of the puzzle. Further laboratory assessment can then be performed to verify the presence of genetic polymorphism in the detoxification pathways of the liver. Even though not yet definite in research, there is a possible association with celiac sprue, gluten intolerance and Lupus Erythematosus. We will assess if this is the case in your particular situation and make the pertinent nutritional recommendations. We also know that dental infections can trigger autoimmune imbalances. In your assessment, we verify markers that are related to autoimmune diseases such as the presence of thyroid antibodies, DHEA, Vitamin D levels among many others.
- What is missing from the conventional approach to Lupus?
Although all doctors treating this disease have the best intentions, in the conventional setting there is a lack of integration and the patient with lupus is treated with medications, instead of looking into possible causes for the onset of lupus. An approach with a multidisciplinary team is vital for this kind of complex autoimmune imbalances.
- Will I be able to lower or completely eliminate the dose of allopathic drugs?
Ideally, yes. This is our goal and needs to be done very carefully. With compliance to the recommendations provided you should be able to at least reduce the levels of allopathic drugs.
- Have I been properly diagnosed with Lupus?
This is a difficult question to answer and we will use all our diagnostic and assessment tools to figure this out. Sometimes we find that people are not properly diagnosed with Lupus, even when they have had positive ANA markers. There are several other clinical.
- What do you mean when you say you practice "Functional Medicine"?
Functional medicine is an evolution in the practice of medicine that better addresses the healthcare needs of the 21st century. By shifting the traditional disease-centered focus of medical practice to a more patient-centered approach, functional medicine addresses the whole person, not just an isolated set of symptoms.
Sanoviv is the only hospital in the world to be certified in the Functional Medicine approach.
- What is the importance of the integrative team approach?
The importance of this approach is that you are assessed and treated as a whole human being. Many of the health issues that we faced today are multi-faceted. When a whole team of health professionals come together and make sense of the information, it is easier to see what are the underlying factors that weave together to create your unique symptoms. Once we have this clarity, dealing with it effectively is much easier.
- I just saw the dentist recently, why do I have to see one again at Sanoviv?
In our integrated approach the assessment by all the health professionals is very important. Even though all our professionals are certified and licensed by their specific profession's Board, we go above and beyond what allopathic care practices. In regards to dental care, here we practice Biological Dentistry. This form of dentistry takes into consideration many things that traditional dentistry would not. These different paradigms and assessment tool are what sets apart from traditional care.
- I have a wide range of issues and feel overwhelmed, what can you offer me?
We will help you organize your health priorities in the order of what will have the most profound impact on getting you healthy again. We will properly assess and treat the underlying causes through the use of specialized tools and prioritize those areas where we can have the most impact. You will leave Sanoviv with a detailed plan on how to approach healing in a functional way. Think of it as your personal owner's manual
- How soon will I feel better?
It all depends on the duration and severity of your health issues. What is possible is to determine the right path to wellness through an integrative assessment and treatment plan that will combine the best of allopathic and alternative medicine. We will work together to facilitate you being an active participant in your health and healing. With our support, you can be the hero of your healing journey.
- Will I ever stop using medication if I follow your program?
The mechanism of action of medication is mostly to block chemical reactions in the body and most of the time won't have an impact on treating the root factor that is causing the imbalance in the body but rather to artificially maintain balance. As an example, a lot of people will take a Tylenol when they get a headache but the headache is not caused by a deficiency of Tylenol. In Sanoviv we will work together at finding what is the cause for the headache and treat it. When you come to Sanoviv, we start treating the causes of the disease and over time, the body will find its balance again. For this reason, you might start seeing changes in laboratory values and the doctor might have to start reducing the medication and reduce dosage until you reach homeostasis.
- Can I bring someone to help me out at Sanoviv?
Yes, you can bring a companion to support your stay. Especially since our program is based on applying lifestyle changes to support your ongoing health, bringing your spouse or significant other can be helpful as both of you can learn firsthand about these recommended changes. We require you bring a companion for support if you are very compromised and cannot get from appointment to appointment without assistance.
- What type of IVs do you use?
We use different types of IV therapy protocols depending on the type of health issues and the biochemical individuality of each guest. For a more detailed explanation of this please refer to our IV Therapy page. Our main goal with IV therapies is to provide vital nutrients to the guest, bypassing the digestive system to allow a greater absorption by the body.
- What does a typical day at Sanoviv look like?
"Even though we have a set of daily activities, each schedule is different from guest to guest. We really hand tailor your treatment to best accommodate what you need to be well. Usually our days start with an hour of relaxation practices, like meditation and energy medicine class. Then a light stretching class after which you have breakfast. Afterwards, most of the therapies and consultations take place. Usually there is some time for a snack break before lunch. After lunch we have some of our afternoon classes or more therapies and sessions until dinner. After dinner we have the main class in our auditorium to end the day.
- Do I need to comeback after the end of my treatments?
Usually it takes years of detrimental lifestyle choices and habits to start showing symptoms of imbalances in the body. Regaining your health is a process and we can not expect to reverse all imbalances within a couple of weeks. What we can do is help you get on the road to recovery. For this reason, it's ideal to come back after having applied all recommendations suggested by our team so we can reevaluate your current state of health and help you continue on the path to optimal health. Of course, this is not mandatory but strongly suggested.
- Do you do surgeries at Sanoviv?
Yes. Even though our approach is based on finding the most natural and least invasive course of treatment, we know that sometimes surgery is unavoidable and is a necessary step in your recovery. We offer a wide range of surgeries that can be combined with our innovative therapies and treatments to speed your recovery. Please check our Surgeries at Sanoviv page for more information.
- I have special dietary needs. Can Sanoviv accommodate these?
Yes. We are experts at accommodating special dietary needs as we know the importance of having the right food for your specific needs can be to get well again. Our nutritionists and kitchen staff are highly proficient in adapting our meals to serve you in the best way. Nutrition and eating properly for your biochemical individuality is one of the cornerstones of our treatments.
- Am I going to be eating twigs and leaves all of my life?
The diet at Sanoviv is a whole-food, cleansing diet that eliminates many of the common food allergens along with processed foods, sugar and damaged oils. Although you eat many vegetables (both cooked and raw) here, your nutritionist will provide you with a diet to follow at home based on your health condition, your access to certain foods, your ancestral heritage, and your desire to make positive health changes. Our goal is to provide you with a diet that will nourish you and improve your health, but also one that is realistic and works with your lifestyle. You may not be eating "leaves and twigs" all your life, but you will have been introduced to many new and different foods during your stay here as well as how certain foods are used as medicine.


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Ignorance definitely isn't bliss
A new recruit to Burnetts believes that planning for the future need not be taxing.
Rachael Stephenson has joined Burnetts as a Senior Associate in the practice's Wills, Probate and Trusts team. "When people think of wills and tax planning for the future they automatically get scared and start to worry about what it all means", says Rachael who has 10 years of experience in the field as private client lawyer. "It's almost a taboo subject for some people. But when you sit down and explain how it all works they are often surprised at how simple and straightforward it can be."
Rachael's new role will involve helping clients with wills, estate planning, trusts, power of attorney, deputyship and estate administration. She believes that, when it comes to planning your future, there is nothing to fear and, in fact, a lack of action can create far more issues. "Not making a will and not planning your tax affairs can cause tremendous problems in the future," says Rachael who quotes a recent report that says only 40 per cent of Britons make a will. "It's so easy to avoid stress and heartache in the future by sitting down with a solicitor and making it easy for people to understand. Ignorance definitely isn't bliss."
Rachael has a wealth of experience, from working with high net worth clients in Cumbria to working with people who live abroad. She has also been appointed as a trustee for several family and charitable trusts.
Martyn Wrightson, Head of the Wills, Probate and Trusts team at Burnetts is aware that there's a growing demand for specialist advice when planning for vulnerable beneficiaries. "Rachael will add to the expertise Burnetts can offer clients. She is friendly and approachable and is known for making the most complicated of situations easy to understand. We are delighted to have her on our team."
Published: Friday 10th November 2017
Categorised: Private Client, Legal Services in Newcastle, Penrith, West Cumbria, Wills, Probate & Trusts