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NYC Elections 2017
The NYC elections are Tuesday, November 7, 2017.
An incumbent is the person who already holds the seat. Incumbents have the advantage of the power of their current position. That makes it easier for incumbents to get reelected.
The big race is the election for Mayor.
The big issue is rezoning for development.
We currently have Dominican-American, Ecuadorian-American, Mexican-American, and Puerto Rican members of the New York City Council.
Citywide Offices
The citywide offices are Mayor, Public Advocate, and Comptroller. The roles are like President, Vice-President, and Chief Financial Officer.
The Mayor is basically the president of the city. The New York City Mayor is limited to two consecutive four-year terms in office. Mayor Bill de Blasio is running for his second term.
INCUMBENT: Bill de Blasio, Democrat & Working Families WINNER 66.5%
- Nicole Malliotakis, Republican 27.8%
- Sal Albanese, Reform 2.1%
- Akeem Browder, Green 1.4%
- Richard "Bo" Dietl, independent
- Aaron Commey, Libertarian
- Mike Tolkin, Smart Cities
Public Advocate
The New York City Public Advocate is sort of a watchdog of the city government. They respond to citizedn complaints about the city government itself. If the Mayor becomes unable to serve, the Public Advocate takes over as Mayor.
INCUMBENT: Letitia James, Democrat & Working Families WINNER
- J.C. Polanco, Republican
- James Lane, Green
- Michael O'Reilly, Conservative
- Devin Balkind, Libertarian
The Comptroller manages city accounting and financial reporting.
INCUMBENT: Scott Stringer, Democrat & Working Families WINNER
- Michel J. Faulkner, Republican
- Alex Merced, Libertarian
- Julia Willebrand, Green
Borough Offices
Boroughs elect their own Borough President and District Attorney.
Bronx Borough President
INCUMBENT: Ruben Diaz, Jr., Democrat & Working Families WINNER
- Steven DeMartis, Republican
- Antonio Vitiello, Conservative
- Camella Price, Reform
Brooklyn Borough President
INCUMBENT: Eric Adams, Democrat & Working Families WINNER
- Vito Bruno, Republican & Conservative
- Ben Kissel, Reform
Queens Borough President
INCUMBENT: Melinda Katz, Democrat WINNER
- William Kregler, Republican & Conservative
- Everly Brown, Homeowners NYCHA
Manhattan Borough President
INCUMBENT: Gale Brewer, Democrat WINNER
- Frank Scala, Republican
- Daniel Vila Rivera, Green
- Brian Waddell, Reform & Libertarian
Staten Island Borough President
INCUMBENT: James Oddo, Republican & Conservative & Reform & Independence WINNER
- Tom Shcherbenko, Democrat & Working Families
- Henry Bardel, Green
Manhattan District Attorney
INCUMBENT: Cy Vance, Democrat
Brooklyn District Attorney
INCUMBENT: Eric Gonzalez, Democrat (named acting District Attorney in 2016) WINNER 89%
- Vincent Gentile, Reform 11%
New York City Council
The New York City Council is basically the congress of the city. Like the U.S. Congress, the city council makes city laws and approves the city budget. There are 51 City Council members who serve on 35 committees that are focused on specific issues.
If you have a problem or want to improve your neighborhood, your City Council person is the person with whom you meet.
New York City Council members are elected every four years. There are two two-year terms around the Census. That next occurs in 2021 and 2023 for the 2020 Census.
You can learn about the New York City Council at www.council.nyc.gov
City Council District 1 ~ Manhattan
Battery Park City, Civic Center, Chinatown, Financial District, Little Italy, the Lower East Side, NoHo, SoHo, South Street Seaport, South Village, TriBeCa & Washington Square
INCUMBENT: Margaret Chin, Democrat WINNER 50%
- Christoper Marte, Independence 37%
- Bryan Jung, Republican
- Aaron Foldenauer, Liberal
City Council District 2 ~ Manhattan
East Village, Gramercy Park, Kips Bay, Lower East Side, Murray Hill, Rose Hill
OPEN SEAT because incumbent Rosie Mendez (Democrat, Puerto Rican New Yorker) has reached her term-limit.
- Carlina Rivera, Democrat & Working Families WINNER 83%
- Jimmy McMillan, Republican & Rent is 2 Damn High 12%
- Donald Garrity, Libertarian
- Manny Cavaco, Green
- Jasmin Sanchez, Liberal
City Council District 3 ~ Manhattan
Chelsea, Hell's Kitchen, Greenwich Village, West SoHo, Hudson Square, Times Square, Garment District, Flatiron, Upper West Side
INCUMBENT: Corey Johnson, Democrat & Working Families WINNER 94%
- Marni Halasa, Eco Justice 6%
City Council District 4 ~ Manhattan
Upper East Side, Carnegie Hill, Yorkville, Central Park South, Midtown East, Times Square, Koreatown, Peter Cooper Village and Stuyvesant Town, Waterside Plaza, Tudor City, Turtle Bay, Murray Hill, Sutton Place
This open seat is currently held by Dan Garodnick.
- Keith Powers, Democrat WINNER 57%
- Rebecca Harary, Republican & Women's Equality & Reform & Stop de Blasio 31%
- Rachel Honig, Liberal
City Council District 5 ~ Manhattan
Upper East Side's Yorkville, Lenox Hill, Carnegie Hill, Roosevelt Island, Midtown East, Sutton Place, El Barrio in East Harlem
INCUMBENT: Ben Kallos, Democrat WINNER 81%
- Frank Splotorno, Republican 19%
City Council District 6 ~ Manhattan
Central Park, Lincoln Square, Upper West Side, Clinton
INCUMBENT: Helen Rosenthal, Democrat & Working Families WINNER 87%
- Hyman Drusin, Republican 10%
- William Raudenbush, Stand Up Together
City Council District 7 ~ Manhattan
Manhattan Valley, Manhattanville, Morningside Heights, Hamilton Heights
INCUMBENT: Mark Levine, Democrat WINNER 95%
- Florindo Troncelliti, Green 5%
City Council District 8 ~ Manhattan & The Bronx
El Barrio/East Harlem, Mott Haven, Highbridge, Concourse, Longwood, Port Morris
OPEN SEAT currently held by Melissa Mark-Viverito, Democrat (Puerto Rican from San Juan).
- Diana Ayala, Democrat & Working Families WINNER 91%
- Daby Carreras, Republican & Reform & Stop de Blasio & No Rezoning 4 Ever 5%
- Linda Ortiz, Conservative
City Council District 9 ~ Manhattan
Central Harlem, Morningside Heights, Upper West Side, East Harlem
INCUMBENT: Bill Perkins, Democrat, incumbent (elected in February special election) WINNER 78%
- Tyson-Lord Gray, Liberal 13%
- Jack Royster, Republican
- Pierre Gooding, Reform
- Dianne Mack, Harlem Matters
City Council District 10 ~ Manhattan
Washington Heights, Inwood, Marble Hill
INCUMBENT: Ydanis Rodriguez, Democrat (Dominican-American born in Santiago, Dominican Republic) WINNER 90%
- Ronny Goodman, Republican 10%
City Council District 11 ~ The Bronx
Bedford Park, Kingsbridge, Riverdale, Norwood, Van Cortlandt Village, Wakefield, Woodlawn
INCUMBENT: Andrew Cohen, Democrat & Working Families WINNER 85%
- Judah David Powers, Republican & Conservative 14%
- Roxanne Delgado, Animal Rights
City Council District 12 ~ The Bronx
Wakefield, Olinville, Edenwald, Eastchester, Williamsbridge, Baychester, Co-op City
INCUMBENT: Andy King, Democrat WINNER 94%
- Adrienne Erwin, Conservative 6%
City Council District 13 ~ The Bronx
Allerton, City Island, Country Club, Edgewater Park, Ferry Point, Locust Point, Morris Park, Pelham Bay, Pelham Gardens, Pelham Parkway, Schuylerville, Silver Beach, Spencer Estates, Throggs Neck, Van Nest, Waterbury LaSalle, Westchester Square, Zerega
OPEN SEAT currently held by James Vacca.
- Mark Gjonaj, Democrat WINNER 49%
- John Cerini, Republican & Conservative 36%
- Marjorie Velazquez, Working Families
- John Doyle, Liberal
- Alex Gomez, New Bronx
City Council District 14 ~ The Bronx
Morris Heights, University Heights, Fordham, Kingsbridge
INCUMBENT: Fernando Cabrera, Democrat (Dominican-Puerto Rican New Yorker from the Bronx) WINNER 84%
- Randy Abreu, Working Families 10%
- Alan Reed, Republican & Conservative
- Justin Sanchez, Liberal
City Council District 15 ~ The Bronx
Bedford Park, Fordham, Mount Hope, Bathgate, Belmont, East Tremont, West Farms, Van Nest, Allerton, Olinville
INCUMBENT: Ritchie Torres, Democrat & Working Families (Puerto Rican New Yorker from the East Bronx) WINNER 94%
- Jayson Cancel, Jr., Republican & Conservative 6%
City Council District 16 ~ The Bronx
Claremont, Concourse, Concourse Village, Highbridge, Morris Heights, Mount Eden, Morrisania
INCUMBENT: Vanessa Gibson, Democrat & Working Families WINNER 96%
- Benjamin Eggleston, Republican & Conservative 4%
City Council District 17 ~ The Bronx
Concourse Village, Crotona Park East, East Tremont, Hunts Point, Longwood, Melrose, Morrisania, Port Morris, West Farms, North Brother Island, South Brother Island
INCUMBENT: Rafael Salamanca, Democrat (Puerto Rican New Yorker) WINNER 93%
- Patrick Delices, Republican 3%
- Oswald Denis, Conservative
- Elvis Santana, Empower Society
City Council District 18 ~ The Bronx
Soundview, Castle Hill, Parkchester, Clason Point, Harding Park
OPEN SEAT currently held by Annabel Palma (Bronx Latina)
- Ruben Diaz, Sr., Democrat WINNER 79%
- Michael Beltzer, Liberal 8%
- Carl Lundgren, Green
- William Russell Moore, Reform
- Eduadro Ramirez, Conservative
City Council District 19 ~ Queens
Auburndale, Bay Terrace, Bayside, Beechhurst, College Point, Douglaston, Flushing, Little Neck, Malba, Whitestone
INCUMBENT: Paul Vallone, Democrat & Working Families WINNER 58%
- Konstantinos Poulidis, Republican 25%
- Paul Graziano, Reform
City Council District 20 ~ Queens
Downtown Flushing, Murray Hill, Queensboro Hill
INCUMBENT: Peter Koo, Democrat
City Council District 21 ~ Queens
East Elmhurst, Elmhurst, Jackson Heights, and Corona in Queens, including Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Lefrak City and LaGuardia Airport
OPEN SEAT currently held by Julissa Ferreras-Copeland (Dominican American New Yorker) who decided not to run for reelection.
Francisco Moya, Democrat (Ecuadorian-American)
[NOTE:] Francisco Moya is the only Ecuadorian-American running for a city council anywhere in the United States. This is the beginning of New York City's fourth-largest Latin community reaching for political power.
City Council District 22 ~ Queens
Astoria, East Elmhurst, Jackson Heights, Woodside
INCUMBENT: Costa Constantinides, Democrat WINNER 93%
- Kathleen Springer, Dive In 7%
City Council District 23 ~ Queens
Bayside, Bellerose, Douglaston, Floral Park, Fresh Meadows, Glen Oaks, Hollis, Hollis Hills, Holliswood, Little Neck, Queens Village
INCUMBENT: Barry Grodenchik, Democrat & Working Families WINNER 65%
- Joseph Concannon, Republican & Conservative & Stop de Blasio 33%
- John Y. Lim
City Council District 24 ~ Queens
Kew Gardens Hills, Pomonok, Electchester, Fresh Meadows, Hillcrest, Jamaica Estates, Briarwood, Parkway Village, Jamaica Hills, Jamaica
INCUMBENT: Rory Lancman, Democrat WINNER 89%
- Mohammad Rahman, Reform 11%
City Council District 25 ~ Queens
Elmhurst, Jackson Heights
INCUMBENT: Daniel Dromm, Democrat
City Council District 26 ~ Queens
Sunnyside, Woodside, Long Island City, Astoria, Dutch Kills
INCUMBENT: Jimmy Van Bramer, Democrat & Working Families WINNER 86%
- Marvin Jeffcoat, Republican & Conservative 15%
City Council District 27 ~ Queens
Cambria Heights, Hollis, Jamaica, St. Albans, Queens Village, and Springfield Gardens
INCUMBENT: I. Daneek Miller, Democrat WINNER 95%
- Rupert Green, Republican 3%
- Frank Francois, Green
- City Council District 28 ~ Queens
Rochdale, South Ozone
OPEN SEAT because Ruben Wills was convicted on public corruption charges.
- Adrienne Adams, Democrat WINNER 86%
- Hettie Powell, Working Families 9%
- Ivan Mossop, Republican
City Council District 29 ~ Queens
Rego Park, Forest Hills, Kew Gardens, Richmond Hill
INCUMBENT: Karen Koslowitz, Democrat
City Council District 30 ~ Queens
Glendale, Maspeth, Middle Village, Ridgewood, Woodhaven, Woodside
INCUMBENT: Elizabeth Crowley, Democrat & Working Families & Women's Equality 50%
- Robert Holden, Republican & Conservative & Reform & Dump de Blasio WINNER 50%
City Council District 31 ~ Queens
Arverne, Brookville, Edgemere, Far Rockaway, Laurelton, Rosedale, Springfield Gardens
INCUMBENT: Donovan Richards, Democrat
City Council District 32 ~ Queens
Belle Harbor, Breezy Point, Broad Channel, Howard Beach, Lindenwood, Neponsit, Ozone Park, Richmond Hill, Rockaway Park, Roxbury, South Ozone Park, West Hamilton Beach, Woodhaven
INCUMBENT: Eric Ulrich, Republican WINNER 66%
- Mike Scala, Democrat 34%
City Council District 33 ~ Brooklyn
Boerum Hill, Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn Navy Yard, Downtown Brooklyn, Dumbo, Fulton Ferry, Greenpoint, Vinegar Hill, Williamsburg
INCUMBENT: Stephen Levin, Democrat WINNER 89%
- Victoria Cambranes, Progress for All 11%
City Council District 34 ~ Brooklyn & Queens
Williamsburg, Bushwick, Ridgewood
INCUMBENT: Antonio Reynoso, Democrat & Working Families (Dominican-American New Yorker)
City Council District 35 ~ Brooklyn
Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, Crown Heights, Prospect Heights, Bedford Stuyvesant
INCUMBENT: Laurie Cumbo, Democrat WINNER 68%
- Jabari Brisport, Green & Socialist 29%
- Christine Parker, Republican
City Council District 36 ~ Brooklyn
Bedford Stuyvesant, Northern Crown Heights
INCUMBENT: Robert Cornegy, Democrat
City Council District 37 ~ Brooklyn
Cypress Hills, Bushwick, City Line, Ocean Hill, Brownsville, East New York
INCUMBENT: Rafael Espinal, Democrat (Dominican-American New Yorker) WINNER 90%
- Persephone Sarah Jane Smith, Green 10%
City Council District 38 ~ Brooklyn
Red Hook, Sunset Park, Windsor Terrace
INCUMBENT: Carlos Menchaca, Democrat & Working Families (Mexican-American from Texas) WINNER 83%
- Allan Romaguera, Conservative 7%
- Carmen Hulbert, Green
- Devlis Valdez, Reform
City Council District 39 ~ Brooklyn
Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens, Columbia Waterfront, Gowanus, Park Slope, Windsor Terrace, Borough Park, Kensington
INCUMBENT: Brad Lander, Democrat & Working Families
City Council District 40 ~ Brooklyn
Crown Heights, East Flatbush, Flatbush, Kensington, Midwood, Prospect Park, and Prospect Lefferts Gardens
INCUMBENT: Mathieu Eugene, Democrat WINNER 60%
- Brian-Christopher Cunningham, Reform 36%
- Brian Kelly, Conservative
City Council District 41 ~ Brooklyn
Bedford-Stuyvesant, Ocean Hill-Brownsville, East Flatbush, Crown Heights
OPEN SEAT currently held by Darlene Mealy.
- Alicka Ampry-Samuel, Democrat & Working Families WINNER 96%
- Berneda Jackson, Republican & Conservative 3%
- Christoper Carew, Solutions
City Council District 42 ~ Brooklyn
East New York, New Lots, Remsen Village, Spring Creek, Starrett City
INCUMBENT: Inez Barron, Democrat WINNER 93%
- Ernest Johnson, Conservative 5%
- Mawuli Hormeku, Reform
City Council District 43 ~ Brooklyn
Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach
OPEN SEAT currently held by Vincent Gentile.
- Justin Brannan, Democrat & Working Families WINNER 51%
- John Quaglione, Republican & Independence & Conservative 47%
- Angel Medina, Women's Equality
- Bob Capano, Reform
City Council District 44 ~ Brooklyn
Bensonhurst, Borough Park, Midwood, Ocean Parkway
OPEN SEAT held by David Greenfield (Democrat), who is not seeking reelection.
- Kalman Yeger, Democrat & Conservative WINNER 67%
- Yoni Hikind, Our Neighborhood 29%
- Harold Tischler, School Choice
City Council District 45 ~ Brooklyn
Flatbush, East Flatbush, Flatlands, Midwood, Canarsie
INCUMBENT: Jumaane Williams, Democrat & Working Families WINNER 97%
- Anthony Beckford, True Freedom 3%
City Council District 46 ~ Brooklyn
Bergen Beach, Canarsie, Flatlands, Georgetown, Gerritsen Beach, Marine Park, Mill Basin, Mill Island, Sheepshead Bay
INCUMBENT: Alan Maisel, Democrat WINNER 84%
- Jeffrey Ferretti, Conservative 16%
City Council District 47 ~ Brooklyn
Bensonhurst, Coney Island, Gravesend, Sea Gate
INCUMBENT: Mark Treyger, Democrat WINNER 73%
- Raimondo Denaro, Republican & Conservative 27%
City Council District 48 ~ Brooklyn
Brighton Beach, Manhattan Beach, Sheepshead Bay, Homecrest, Trump Village, Luna Park, Brightwater Towers, Midwood
INCUMBENT: Chaim M. Deutsch, Democrat WINNER 62%
- Steven Saperstein, Republican & Conservative & Reform 38%
City Council District 49 ~ Staten Island
Arlington, Clifton, Clove Lakes, Concord, Elm Park, Graniteville, Livingston, Mariners Harbor, New Brighton, Port Richmond, Randall Manor, Rosebank, St. George, Snug Harbor, Silver Lake, Stapleton, Sunnyside, West Brighton and Tompkinsville
INCUMBENT: Debi Rose, Democrat & Working Families WINNER 39%
- Michael Penrose, Republican & Conservative 36%
- Kamillah Hanks, Reform
City Council District 50 ~ Staten Island
Arrochar, Bloomfield, Bulls Head, Chelsea, Concord, Dongan Hills, Egbertville, Emerson Hill, Grant City, Grasmere, Lighthouse Hill, Manor Heights, Midland Beach, New Dorp, New Dorp Beach, New Springville, Oakwood, Old Town, Richmond Town, South Beach, Todt Hill, Travis, Westerleigh
INCUMBENT: Steven Matteo, Republican & Conservative & Independence & Reform WINNER 80%
- Richard Florentino, Democrat 20%
City Council District 51 ~ Staten Island
Annadale, Arden Heights, Bay Terrace, Charleston, Eltingville, Great Kills, Greenridge, Heartland Village, Huguenot, New Springville, Pleasant Plains, Prince's Bay, Richmond Valley, Rossville, Tottenville, Woodrow
INCUMBENT: Joe Borelli, Republican WINNER 80%
- Dylan Schwartz, Democrat & Working Families 20%


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Dwinaline Leighton Barron, 71, of Shirley, Arkansas, passed away May 17, 2017 in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Visitation will be from 1:00 pm – 3:00pm Saturday, May 20, 2017 at First Baptist Church in Fairfield Bay, Arkansas. Funeral services will follow at 3:00 pm at First Baptist Church of Fairfield Bay with Pastor Tony Thomas, Pastor Darrell Black and Rev. Ester Bass officiating. Burial will be at Bradford Cemetery in Shirley.
Dwinaline was born in Plant City, Florida to the late William R. and Easter Mae Leighton on March 28,1946. She was a graduate of Plant City High school and was married to Keith R. Barron on September 19,1964 in Plant City, Florida. Dwinaline was involved in ministry for 48 years, 28 which were full time, on the road all over the USA. She was a faithful servant to her family and God.
Dwinaline is preceded in death by her parents, her brother; Donald Leighton and her sister; Doris Butler.
Dwinaline is survived by her husband; Keith R. Barron, her daughter; Heather L. Dunn (Casey), three brothers; Dawson Leighton, Doyle Leighton, Dalton Leighton, four sisters; Desiree Catrick, Dorothy Johnson, Donie Pruitt, Doritha Spier, two grandchildren; Blain Lassiter and Alexus Dunn, other relatives and a vast number of friends.
Pallbearers will be Dustin Lott, Luke Lucas, Kevin Blackman, Casey Dunn, Sydney Barron, Timmy White, and honorary pallbearer, Wade Lucas Sr.
Memorials may be sent to P.O. Box 95, Shirley, Arkansas, 72153
The family of Dwinaline wishes to extend our sincere thanks to all the doctors and nurses, Cornerstone Hospital and Conway Regional, everyone who came today, all the calls and texts and facebook posts from all our friends and family, and all the churches that have reached out.
For online guestbook, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clinton

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On this matter of a hero's fall, I recall sitting in the second row of a packed Public Theater screening room one Saturday evening, watching Bukowski being interviewed. At one point, while drunk, he kicked his fiancé several times and kicked her hard. All of a sudden this writer hero of mine was a nasty shit, and I left feeling confused. The author, on camera, had reacted to what he considered a personal affront but hadn't acted as I imagined he would. He behaved like members of my own family might.
My baseball hero Roger Clemens, five-time Cy Young Award winner, never admitted to taking steroids when the evidence was compelling that he had. I had given a ball with his autograph to my son before the accusations came to light. To my mind, he had stood for persistence and grit and control. He still does.
There are so many of these wayward heroes nowadays that to strike them from the rosters would eliminate, well, just about everybody: there would not be a single hero standing. Only after dispelling belief in the myth of these literal attachments that one can begin one's editing process in earnest, I feel, and view life and one's work for what it is. To consider one's fallen heroes, as well as their hype, might be important, however, and why one had been drawn to them in the first place.
Malcolm Lowry had been purported to drink his after shave lotion, an extreme demonstration of the indulgent embodiment of a "tortured artist." Aspiring writers hopefully would not attempt to drink their aftershave, although might strive to write or paint an image at once specific, personal and universal. Interesting is not so much how Lowry's aftershave must have tasted to him but that he had been a compulsive note taker of all that transpired around him, including his destructive processes. Under the Volcano was a brilliant marathon of a singularly introspective and painful will. Lowry's work ethic must have transcended his hype long enough to finish the book. It took him ten years to edit apparently. He had help doing it but did it nonetheless, no small feat given how monumental an extraction it represented. Lowry did drink a lot and led a fragmented life in some respects. However, what he produced, as the result of whatever dedicated process, was a book that is felt in its reading and was the thing that drew me.
Pinned to any given archetypal hero are false expectations and belief in their magical ability. The context of one's life is most likely not their context, and one may need to distance oneself. We view a great painting at the museum, not the exactitude; failures and colors spilled in moving toward the finished product. Persistence is their universal attribute and shared by all fallen heroes for the most part with no secret other than sleeves need be rolled up. They all got dirty.
Maya Angelou notes: "Easy reading is damn hard writing."


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We've been shortlisted for The Northern Digital Awards 2018!
We're absolutely delighted to be shortlisted for best app for our work with Stoke City Football Club.
The awards ceremony will take place on the evening of Wednesday 31 January 2018 at The Queens Hotel in Leeds. The event will attract substantial numbers of entries and around 400 guests including many of the North's leading digital marketing professionals. It will be 2018's must attend event for the Digital Marketing industry!
The team has worked tirelessly and this is testament to all of their hard work. If you would like to read more about the full shortlist then head over to the Northern Digital Awards website now.


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Amanda and Danny's Lancaster engagement session was so much fun!
One of my favorite parts about being a photographer is getting to tell stories. I think it's true what they say about a photo speaks 1000 words- but I've grown to love the blogging aspect of what I do because it creates a platform for me to tell my client's actual stories with actual words. There's so much more to these photos than pretty lighting, cool edits, and "picture perfect" moments.
Let me just share with you some of my favorite things about this session:
1. Amanda and Danny weren't originally going to do engagement photos, but they decided that they wanted to get some experience together in front of the camera before the wedding day (THE #1 REASON WHY I ALWAYS RECOMMEND DOING ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS WITH YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER) - I am so glad they did because LOOK HOW CUTE THEY ARE. And by the end of the session, they both told me that they were happy they went through with it because they feel way more comfortable now after all! YAY!
2. Amanda and Danny told me the story about how he proposed when I complimented her on her ring during the session. He didn't actually propose with her ring... he proposed with a RING POP. This got me thinking about how even though it's so cool to look forward to your wedding day as we all do from time to time, we shouldn't get caught up on the price tags and Instagram photos and materialism of it all...at the end of the day, it's about truly and completely loving someone unconditionally, and that's what we really should celebrate. That's pretty awesome to me that they could have a good laugh about getting engaged with a ring pop and then go pick out something they loved together. All girls have to agree- it honestly just doesn't get any chiller than Amanda.
3. Danny and Amanda met in Puerto Rice (OF ALL PLACES)- Amanda was there for family and Danny was just there for vacation. Danny met Amanda because he actually already knew her mom and grandmother. He literally met her grandmother first, who introduced him to her daughter (Amanda's mom), who introduced him to her daughter (Amanda). It was totally backwards! But SO awesome. Definitely meant to be- you don't hear stories like that everyday! I loved hearing all about how their relationship started throughout our engagement session together.
4. Speaking of Amanda's grandmother, I had the pleasure of meeting her when we ended our session at her cute little white and pink house. She automatically became one of the best women I have EVER met. Guys, when I tell you that she literally answered the front door (we showed up unannounced because she lived 3 minutes away from the park we were shooting at and figured it would be a good idea to get photos at her house since it was so cute) and gave us the biggest hug and said "I love you" to Amanda, Danny, AND ME with the biggest smile on her face- I actually wanted to cry. She was SO full of the light and joy and love. We walked in on her cooking a FULL on huge dinner meal and she invited all of us to stay! (Sadly, I had to head home since my commute was pretty far from Lancaster, BUT HOW STINKIN SWEET??) She barely spoke any English, so we were trying to talk to her in Spanish in her little kitchen as she was cooking. Even though we barely could communicate, she still managed to get out "I love you" to me twice, and I was just meeting her for the first time! Basically, I want to be her one day and that's that. You would too if you met her. SHE IS PRECIOUS and I'm so lucky I got to photograph such an amazing woman at the end of this engagement session!
Congratulations, Amanda And Danny! I can't wait to photograph your wedding day this summer!


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This post is a slight deviation from our normal posting of photos and a result of our goal to include more personal posts on the blog. Let us know what you think! As you may know, our studio is located in a giant old loft that gets a little too quiet (like, creepy quiet) unless we blast music at all times. Like any young, devoted business owners we spend entirely too much time in the office. As a result we buy a lot of new music to keep our eardrums fed with fresh vibrations (an essential part of our workflow that helps us retain our sanity.) Here's a rundown of our favorite albums from 2010. Each hyperlink will take you to iTunes where you can sample the albums and buy them if you feel inclined. We also included a video from each albums to give you a chance to listen to full songs (Thanks, Youtube!) Feel free to disagree with our choices - that's what makes music so darn cool. It's subjective, just like photography, and we think we can safely say that the music we listen to is a subconscious influence in our photography. Our selection includes a few albums that are on every major music publications "best of 2010" list, and a few albums that land themselves on the more obscure end of the musical spectrum. Whatever your tastes, we hope you find something you enjoy. You're welcome to leave your feedback in the comments!
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This two member band (guy/girl - both sing) write insatiable riffs backed with techno blips and bloops that we haven't been able to get enough of. It sort of satisfies our unfulfilled longing for new music from The Postal Service, but with a unique charm of its own. Here's a taste:
Motion City Soundtrack: My Dinosaur Life
We've been fans of MCS since our Freshman year of college and have ventured to see them perform multiple times. This album is easily their best yet. They've managed to create an audio representation of the mental state of our young over-caffinated/anxious/ADD/OCD generation. Plus the singer has wicked cool hair:
Arcade Fire: The Suburbs
This is one of those albums that was relatively unexciting upon first listen, but multiple listens surprised us with the growing charm of its beautiful (and simplistic) instrumentation. It's probably the most critically acclaimed album on this list, which is the reason we bought it (and it lives up to the hype):
Lissie: Catching a Tiger
Raw, energetic, talented songwriting that is incredibly refreshing when contrasted against the overproduced music currently saturating the mainstream. And she's from the Quad Cities (where Alex is from)!
Stars: The Five Ghosts
These guys have a way with crafting songs that are hauntingly beautiful and dancey at the same time. Every album they've ever made is great, and this one is no exception:
Jonsi: Go
The first solo album from the lead singer of Icelandic genius's Sigur Ros. Most of the record is sung in Icelandic so we have absolutely no idea what he's saying, but his song-writing prowess is both musically brilliant and highly emotional. It sounds like nothing you've ever heard (unless you're a Sigur Ros fan), and that's what's awesome about it. We dare you to listen to this song all the way through without feeling warm and fuzzy inside:
Broken Social Scene: Forgiveness Rock Record
Broken Social Scene's You Forgot it in People (2002) was a genre-forging masterpiece. We haven't really liked anything they're produced since. That is until we heard this album. Forgiveness Rock Record features complex layered instrumentals that musicians will dig into. It's also extremely catchy for the casual listener. Every time this song comes on Alex starts dancing:
The unlikely union of Danger Mouse + the singer from The Shins resulted in an album that surprisingly works really well. If you're a fan of either artist separately, you'll enjoy Broken Bells. If you're not ... enjoy Broken Bells anyway:
This is our straight up rock record of choice for 2010. Singer Aaron Gillespie (formerly of Underoath) has a unique approach to writing heavy songs that we thoroughly enjoy:
Sufjan Stevens: The Age of Adz
If you've never heard of Sufjan, you should probably buy his entire discography (he wrote the best Christmas album ever.) His new disc is very experimental (a far cry from his previous creations) with lots of electronics and layering. Most of the disc is probably far too weird for the casual listener to enjoy, but it contains a depth that's addicting and rewarding for those up to the challenge. Here's a track from the album that's universally enjoyable (prepare to give it your full attention):
According to an interview we read, this duo chose their name because their music sounds like santa's sleigh on fire. It's a pretty accurate description. The sound is happy bubblegum pop infused with metal guitars and blown out dance beats. We put it on at around 2:30 in the afternoon when our coffee has worn off and we need a pick-me-up (which usually results in dancing):
Matt & Kim: Sidewalks
First, do yourself a favor and look these guys up on YouTube! Their music videos are wildly creative (like OK GO on a smaller budget.) Kim Drums and Matt keys and sings with a wailing voice that by traditional musical standards should be intolerable, but for some reason it fills you with happiness until you burst. They don't have any music videos yet for the new album, but here's the audio of our favorite track:
What are your favorite albums from 2010?


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Monday, June 11, 2007A Shocking Idea
Most people know that nerves work by passing electrical currents from cell to cell. But you might be surprised to learn that no one knows exactly how anesthetics stop nerves from carrying pain signals.
That's why two scientists believe that we really don't know how nerves work after all.
According to their controversial theory, electricity is just a side effect of how nerves really operate: by conducting high-density waves of pressure that resemble sound reverberating through a pipe.
"Nerves are supposed to work like a series of electrical transistors," said Andrew Jackson, a physicist at the Niels Bohr Institute in Copenhagen, Denmark. "This picture is at best flawed."
If correct, Jackson and Thomas Heimburg, a Niels Bohr biophysicist and co-author of a recent paper describing their theory, would turn a long-held (and Nobel Prize-winning) theory on its head.
Alan Hodgkin and Andrew Huxley won the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine in 1963 for describing the electric transmission of impulses along nerves -- a now widely accepted theory known as the Hodgkin-Huxley model.
More at:http://www.wired.com/science/discoveries/news/2007/06/nerve_communication
Anyone convicted of a crime knows a debt to society often must be paid in jail. But a slice of Californians willing to supplement that debt with cash (no personal checks, please) are finding that the time can be almost bearable.
For offenders whose crimes are usually relatively minor (carjackers should not bother) and whose bank accounts remain lofty, a dozen or so city jails across the state offer pay-to-stay upgrades. Theirs are a clean, quiet, if not exactly recherché alternative to the standard county jails, where the walls are bars, the fellow inmates are hardened and privileges are few. . . .
"It seems to be to be a little unfair," said Mike Jackson, the training manager of the National Sheriff's Association. "Two people come in, have the same offense, and the guy who has money gets to pay to stay and the other doesn't. The system is supposed to be equitable."
But cities argue that the paying inmates generate cash, often hundreds of thousands of dollars a year — enabling them to better afford their other taxpayer-financed operations — and are generally easy to deal with. . . .
What should we think about these "upgrades"? Certainly, one could hardly blame one convicted of a "relatively minor" crime for wanting to take advantage of this option. And, these upgrades might well provide a useful source of revenue. I wonder, though: Why stop at $82.00 per day? I would think that corrections agencies could fill their "upgrade" cells while charging substantially more. What if it turned out that many of those convicted of "relatively minor" offenses were willing to pay, say, $1000 per day -- or $10,000 per day -- not to avoid the loss of physical freedom associated with punishment, but to avoid the non-trivial risks of being harmed by other inmates? What would this willingness tell us about the extent to which we are failing in (what I take to be) our obligation to protect those we incarcerate?
I assume we don't want to say that these risks are "part of" the punishment that is justly imposed upon those convicted of crimes. So, if someone buys their way out of those risks, it is not -- is it? -- that they are buying their way out of duly imposed "punishment." But, once we acknowledge that there are non-essential, unpleasant incidents of punishment that we *are* willing to allow people to pay to avoid, then how do we justify imposing those incidents on those who cannot (or simply do not) pay to avoid them
Born minutes apart and with almost identical looks, there seems little to set Lauren and Hannah Bernaba apart from any other pair of newborn twins.
But the girls are the world's first twins to be born on the same day to two different women.
First, biological mother Amy Bernaba gave birth to Lauren, weighing 7lb 10oz, then, half an hour later, surrogate mum Torry Keay delivered 7lb 3oz Hannah.
The double pregnancy happened after Mrs Bernaba and husband George had undergone IVF treatment for 12 years in an effort to conceive a baby brother or sister for their son Jeremy, now 15.
Eventually, doctors decided that 40-year- old Mrs Bernaba would almost certainly be unable to carry another baby because of a problem with her immune system.
So they tried an extremely unusual procedure, implanting eggs fertilised by Mr Bernaba's sperm into her womb and also into surrogate Mrs Keay's.
Mrs Keay became pregnant, and against all the odds so did Mrs Bernaba. Both women had straightforward pregnancies before giving birth on May 27 in neighbouring rooms in a Los Angeles hospital.
Mr Bernaba, who runs his own security business, saw Lauren delivered by Caesarean section before doctors told him Hannah was on the way.
He raced to watch her arrival and took photographs to show his wife.
Yesterday, the couple told of their joy as they settle in to life at home in Beverly Hills with the twins.
Mrs Bernaba said: "I feel so happy to have them. I can't stop smiling.
"All the strain and heartache I've been through in the past few years have definitely been worth it, just to have these very special twins."
Although the twins are not identical because they came from separate eggs, they look very alike and Mrs Bernaba said she is only now starting to tell them apart.
"They both have dark brown hair and big blue eyes, but Hannah has gold streaks in her hair and her eyebrows are slightly lighter.
"She is the lively one, while Lauren is more quiet and relaxed."
More at:http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/article-23399945-details/World%27s+first+twins+born+to+two+different+women/article.do
Spot The Fake Smile
This experiment is designed to test whether you can spot the difference between a fake smile and a real one
It has 20 questions and should take you 10 minutes
It is based on research by Professor Paul Ekman, a psychologist at the University of California
Each video clip will take approximately 15 seconds to load on a 56k modem and you can only play each smile once
Overall outlook on life
Optimistic Pessimistic
Confidence rating of your skill at discriminating between fake and real smiles.
More at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody/mind/surveys/smiles/index.shtml
All national exams should be abolished for children under 16 because the stress caused by over-testing is poisoning attitudes towards education, according to an influential teaching body.
In a remarkable attack on the government's policy of rolling national testing of children from the age of seven, the General Teaching Council is calling for a 'fundamental and urgent review of the testing regime'. In a report it says exams are failing to improve standards, leaving pupils demotivated and stressed and encouraging bored teenagers to drop out of school.
The attack comes in a study submitted to the House of Commons education select committee and passed to The Observer. The council says that schoolchildren in England and Wales are now the most tested in the world, facing an average of 70 tests and exams before the age of 16. Standard Assessment Tests, or Sats, currently taken by children at the ages of seven, 11 and 14, should be abolished, it concludes.
It says: 'The GTC continues to be convinced that the existing assessment regime needs to be changed.'
The submission, which has emerged as more than a million teenagers sit their GCSEs and A-levels, says teachers are being forced to 'drill' pupils to pass tests instead of giving a broad education.
Some are under such pressure from trying to keep schools at the top of league tables that they have gone further and fiddled results or helped children to cheat, according to Keith Bartley, chief executive of the council, the independent regulatory body set up by the government in 2000.
Yesterday, it emerged that Vanessa Rann, a 26-year-old teacher found hanged in her home, was being investigated for allegedly helping students to cheat in a GCSE exam.
'The pressure is on and it is growing,' Bartley, whose role includes advising ministers on education policy, said in an interview with The Observer. 'What we are saying to the government is that we do not think their policies are best serving the young people in this country or their achievement.
'The range of knowledge and skills that tests assess is very narrow and to prepare young people for the world they need a set of skills that are far broader.' Exams as they stood, he said, were 'missing the point'.
Bartley argued there was no need to have one day each year when the 'nation's 11 year olds were in a state of panic'. Instead, he called for a 'sampling' system under which less than 1 per cent of primary schoolchildren and less than 3 per cent of secondary students would take national tests. The move would in effect mean the end of school league tables, which are based on national test results. 'You do not have to test every child every four years to know whether children are making more or less progress than they used to,' he said.
To tell parents how individual children were doing, teachers would also be able to access a 'bank of tests' that they could use whenever they chose to make their own assessment on performance. The new system would bring England in line with Wales.
It is a shift that teachers, educationalists and parents are increasingly arguing for. Earlier this year Ken Boston, chief executive of the Curriculum and Qualifications Authority, called for the system to be overhauled because it was distorting what was being taught.
Psychologists have reported going into schools at unprecedented rates to tackle exam stress, with children as young as six suffering from anxiety.
Yet the government has so far refused to move. 'We are firmly committed to national testing and performance tables,' a spokeswoman for the Department for Education and Skills said.
Moe at:http://observer.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,,2099635,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=networkfront#article_continue


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The Divine Masculine Spray
The Divine Masculine Spray
This spray is connects you with the Divine Masculine. (Some refer to him as He.) What does positive masculinity look like? One must be able to hold the sword and have an open heart. This spray helps you in achieving that.
At the time that it is sprayed, all of the Masculine BEings of Light (Angels, Ascended Masters, Gods, and more) are called to your side, surrounding you with the Ray of Light they represent, upgrading your frequency and connecting you to Father God (Source) energy. This spray helps you embody God energy so you can be and feel more empowered, resilient, connected, nurturing, guardian (protective), authentic, abundant, providing, soothing, grounded, and confident. Opens you to communication and guidance with the Divine Masculine. These masculine beings will balance the Divine Masculine and Divine Feminine within you, polarities that we all have within. All Rays of Light are included in this Spray.
This spray supports inner and outer Divine Union.
This spray is infused with tiger's eye (although it does not yet come with this stone.)
It accompanies the Divine Feminine spray very well.
This spray comes with a prayer or I AM Statement to use when sprayed, although is not required for the spray to work.
Directions: Spray anywhere that you wish to experience this Ray of Light, like your auric field (around your body), the bed linens, or a space that you wish to clear (a room, your workspace, or your car for example.) Some use a splash of it for a healing experience in the bath. Theresa uses this one during her healing sessions and readings.
Ingredients: Sage & Juniper Hydrosol, the Rays of Light, Crystalline Essences.
Please do not take these sprays or their contents into your physical body.
Refills available upon request. FREE SHIPPING TO THE UNITED STATES. If you are outside of the US, please inquire about shipping rates.
*If you are located on Kauai and wish to coordinate a drop off or pick up in person, contact Theresa here. Kama'aina is available.
The feedback of those who use these sprays include feeling uplifted, having extraordinary experiences in meditations, began seeing and hearing Angels, and miracles increase in their lives. Everyone's experience is different and often depends on your sensitivities. However, no specific sensitivity or gift is required to experience the benefits of the sprays.
Testimony from Katie (USA):
Theresa has been such a gift in my life. Her Sprays of Light have been life changing. When I use each spray, chosen by which one I am guided to for each day, I feel an immediate peace and presence of guidance. If I'm feeling turmoil, I will use my personal spray and I feel peace as the spray settles on my skin. I feel so grateful to have such an easy tool available to guide and shift my energy and to feel the presence of the angels who are guiding my life.


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! had a conversation with my son near bedtime. I said what I thought needed to be said; he listened politely. "Well," I said, after finishing my speech, "I am glad we had a chance to talk." I prayed with him and went to bed. A few minutes later there was a knock at our bedroom door.
"Dad, are you guys still awake?"
"Yeah, come on in, what's up?"
"Well, Dad, I just wanted to say that when you left my room you said, 'I'm glad we had this chance to talk' and I just wanted to say that I didn't say anything."
"Oh, I see, I had a good talk, you had a good listen, right?"
"Yeah, sort of."
"If you had been given a chance to talk, what would you have said?"
"Oh, I don't know, I just wanted to say that I didn't say anything."
What's the subtext here? "If you really want to know, you're going to have to work harder than that, Dad, I am not going to be that easy."
Most of us think of communication as the ability to express our ideas. The finest art of communication is the ability to understand the other person. Proverbs speaks to this issue with great insight.
[Read the rest of the article at Shepherd Press.]


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Next Steps is a 5 week membership small group that will introduce you to our church's mission, vision & culture and also serves as our official growth track. It is the first and most vital step to grow and get more connected in our church.
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Zeebo Sports Tênis (Originally named Boomerang Sports Tênis) was released in 2009 for the Zeebo. It was developed by Tectoy Digital, and was only released in Brazil.
The game is sports based, and is based on the sport of Tennis. The aim is to score points by hitting the ball onto the opponents area. The player can use different objects as rackets. The game originally was only playable with the Boomerang Controller, but new versions were later released, compatible with the standard controller.
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Green Bay — Adrian Wilson, the Arizona Cardinals' three-time Pro Bowl strong safety, sounded like someone who never wanted to see Jermichael Finley again after a 51-45 overtime victory over Green Bay in the wild-card playoffs.
"He's very comparable to Antonio Gates," Wilson said at his locker in January. "Hell of a player. He can do it all."
The lithe, speedy Gates has played as well if not better than any tight end in the National Football League since his career took off in 2004. That was his second year in San Diego, just like 2009 was Finley's second year in Green Bay.
Finley didn't explode from the get-go as did Gates in Year 2. He had a modest 16 catches and one touchdown through the first five games, then suffered a sprained knee on his third snap in Week 6 and sat out three games.
After that, Finley went ballistic, averaging 5.5 catches and 71.9 yards over the last eight games. In the finale, he caught six for 159 against Arizona, the second most yards by an NFL tight end in playoff history.
Physically, Finley has it all.
His overall size and huge wingspan, 4.65-second speed in the 40-yard dash, graceful gait and soft hands could allow him to surpass Paul Coffman, Mark Chmura and Ron Kramer as the finest tight end in club history.
Finley also is blessed to be in a fully dimensional offense with a head coach willing to play to his unconventional strengths, a top young quarterback, continuity on the offensive coaching staff and a flock of wide receivers talented enough to prevent defenses from doubling him.
"They've got two pretty damn good wide receivers on the outside," an NFL personnel director said. "You've got to respect that Aaron (Rodgers) can get the ball down the field to them consistently, so then you take the top off the defense. By doing that you open up everything underneath."
Yet, Finley is no sure thing.
He was late for several meetings last season and then blew curfew before the playoff game. Attitude and off-the-field considerations were reasons why Finley was the 91st selection (and seventh tight end) in the 2008 draft.
It will be month-to-month, even week-to-week with Finley, who played just two seasons at Texas and didn't turn 23 until March. As of late June, Finley was in good graces.
"In the OTAs he had the least amount of mental errors of anybody," said Ben McAdoo, the tight ends coach since 2006. "He's applying himself. He knows the offense. He's not comfortable getting by on talent alone. He wants more."
Before his knee injury, Finley was splitting time with Donald Lee. In those first six games, he was split wide or in the slot on 26.6% of his snaps, about the same as Lee.
Post-injury, those numbers were vastly different, with 47.4% of his playing time split or in the slot. And, when the desperation of playing catch-up in the playoffs confronted McCarthy, Finley was flanked wide on 38 of 63 snaps (60%), 12 more times than in any other game.
Against Arizona, he caught a 44-yard jump ball against a cornerback, Bryant McFadden; a 43-yard short pass against a safety, Wilson; and a 38-yard corner route against a linebacker, Gerald Hayes.
"You can make two tight-end personnel groups look like a one tight end and three to look like two," McAdoo said. "It forces a defense sometimes to tip their coverage even though they don't want to. It keeps the defense honest."
In 14 games, including playoffs, Finley caught 61 passes for 835 yards and a 13.7 average, including a hefty 5.7 after the catch. His totals included 12 gains of 20 yards or more. He dropped four passes.
Mainly because of Finley, the tight ends were the target of 24.9% of the passes, surpassing 1993 (22.4%) as the most tight-end oriented season during the team's 18-year history in the West Coast offense. With 80 targeted passes, Finley ranked third behind Mark Chmura (87, 1995) and Jackie Harris (86, 1992) among the team's tight ends in the West Coast era.
Keith Jackson, who could run and catch like Finley but at 6 feet 2 inches was 2½ inches shorter, caught 45 of 71 targeted balls for 549 yards and 10 touchdowns in 19 games when the Packers won the Super Bowl in 1996.
Before 2009, the tight ends under McCarthy had to be content with target shares of 17.3% in 2006, 16.5% in 2007 and 14.1% in 2008.
"It will be interesting to see what happens to us in a year," said McAdoo. "We've got some guys who are unpolished . . . it's going to be exciting to watch."
Finley also started taking more pride in his blocking last year and became adequate. Still, McAdoo said Lee was the unit's best blocker in '09.
The fact that Lee was the starter for 43 games over the last five seasons, however, doesn't - by a long shot - mean he will be No. 2. Offensive coordinator Joe Philbin and McAdoo declared that berth wide open.
Described by some scouts over the years as a glorified wide receiver, Lee's opportunities outside the formation dwindled as Finley's expanded. The coaches appeared to lose some confidence in Lee, who finished with the worst drop rate (14.6%) on the team.
One month shy of his 30th birthday, Lee also had a bad year in 2006 before managing an exemplary about-face. Now he must do it again, starting with catching the ball in his hands instead of body-catching everything.
"Everybody wants to write him off but the guy has been a good contributor around here for a long time," said Philbin. "He fought the ball a little bit last year. Let's be honest. Maybe he lost a little confidence in his ability to catch. He has looked better."
Rookie Andrew Quarless might run a faster 40 than Finley. He reminded one scout of former Packer David Martin because of his athleticism and inconsistency at Penn State. It wouldn't be surprising if Quarless makes the team and then has a nondescript rookie season a la Finley.
"You're seeing the development of a young tight end," McAdoo said. "He's playing a receiver-type position, a fullback-type position and a tight end-type position.
"Thing I like about Drew, he's very conscientious and smart. We just need to get him playing faster consistently. Obviously, we like his up side."
Spencer Havner ended up playing 221 snaps after being converted from inside linebacker a week into training camp. Then he turned five of the 13 balls thrown his way into touchdowns.
On March 13, Havner suffered a broken shoulder bone in an early-morning motorcycle crash in California and missed the entire off-season.
"He would have had a chance to really polish up his fundamentals, especially in the run game," said McAdoo. "I would have loved to have had him this off-season. He's got natural hands."
Now it's incumbent upon Havner to become a worthy and cheaper alternative to Lee in case the veteran should falter.
July 25: Quarterbacks
July 26: Wide receivers
Tuesday: Tight ends
Wednesday: Offensive linemen
Thursday: Running backs
Friday: Defensive linemen
Saturday: Linebackers
Sunday: Defensive backs
Monday: Specialists


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EP 19: Gangbanger to Community Builder, Luka Hocevar
In his youth in Slovenia, Luka Hocevar was a self-admitted criminal. Basketball saved him. And the training he did to prepare for Pro Basketball in Europe turned into his life's passion. But he doesn't view coaching as something limited to the gym. His groundbreaking Fitness Center, Vigor Ground Fitness, in Seattle, Washington is just the first step toward building a community and environment that helps kids avoid the traps he fell into on the street and helps adults live the life they were meant to live. Giving back by giving your all, with Vigor. Our conversation includes...
Being an outsider in a foreign land when you don't know the language. ## How being picked last led to playing Professional Basketball against the odds. ## The downfalls of being a gangster and the search for false status. ## Seizing an opportunity to train with world-class coaches as a teen. ## How one coach's questions led to choosing a better future. ## Why Pro Basketball isn't always what it's cracked up to be. ## Giving back - how Luka and Vigor Ground Fitness have thrown a charity event EVERY Saturday for over a decade. ## The power of a clear vision and the seeds of "Vigorville".
If you like what you hear, please Subscribe on the iTunes podcast app for automatic downloads of future episodes, leave a review and spread the word. You can also listen to all episodes here at www.10000nos.com


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Personal injury cases may look easy, but they are actually quite complicated. This is even more true if you haven't been through anything like this before. It is highly advisable to get professional help with a personal injury lawsuit. The tips in this article will help you successfully navigate this battlefield and win the money you are due.
Even if you are in an accident and you do not feel like you are injured, go see a doctor. There are many times that injuries come up later as a result of an accident. Seeing a doctor will show that you had some concerns about your condition early on.
When fighting a personal injury case, a lawyer will have many curve balls thrown at him. That means that only a lawyer with an extensive history in the field of personal injury law will be able to be successful at trial. Look for a lawyer with lots of experience behind him.
Never let anyone that is at fault for your injury convince you that you should take a payout without contacting an attorney. The amount they offer may sound fair, but they is no real way to be sure of that without contacting someone that knows exactly how much your damages are worth.
Scour the Internet for leads on personal injury attorneys in your area who are reputable and successful. You will be surprised when it comes to how much you can find out about each potential lawyer. Look at personal injury attorney with both many successful cases and lots of experience to better your chances of winning.
To determine whether a personal injury lawyer is right for you, make sure to ask who they usually represent in these types of cases. Do they tend to work with the person who has been hurt or do they normally represent insurance companies? Furthermore, finding out what their track record is (i.e., how many wins versus losses they have) is important.
When you are injured, inform all of the necessary parties about your mishap. If you suffer an injury while at work, tell your boss right away. If you get injured when you're driving or walking on the street because of an automobile, call an ambulance and the police when you need to.
Refer anyone on the other side of the case to talk to your lawyer if they try to communicate with you. This is to ensure that you do not say anything that may affect your case negatively, and to guarantee that your lawyer knows exactly what is going on. Remember this rule to ensure that your case has the best outcome.
Look for a personal injury lawyer that you can like. You may be thinking business is business and why should liking someone be a part of it. But remember: you'll be spending a lot of time and energy together and the entire process can be stressful. It'll be much easier to deal with if you like your lawyer.
Make sure to bring all necessary papers to your initial consultation. Included in this documentation should be medical records, medical bills, correspondence with insurance companies and police reports. All of these documents can help a potential lawyer determine if your case is one they can handle.
It is not uncommon to have back pain. If this happens to you, try putting a hot water bottle or a warm towel on the area to relax it. Avoid straining it anymore because this could result in further, even permanent, damage. Filing a personal injury lawsuit can help you to get the compensation you deserve.
Never hire a personal injury attorney without looking into their background. Just because they have a great demeanor over the phone and a winning commercial, this does not mean that they are qualified to handle your case. Look into all of their prior cases to see if there are any red flags.
There is a lot of information that you will need to give to your personal injury lawyer. If you were involved in a car accident, for example, make sure they know what day and time the accident happened. You also need to inform them as to where the accident was and whether or not there were any extenuating circumstances (i.e., bad weather).
Stay in touch with the claims adjuster for your personal injury case. Although it does take time for him or her to review court and medical records, they will eventually resolve the matter for you. Send polite letters of inquiry and make occasional phone calls to check the status of your case and don't give up on it.
A lawsuit that deals with personal injury is sometimes hard to deal with. It doesn't always have to be, however, and if you use the information here it can be easier for you. Read over them and realize that these suggestions will help you win your case.


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Cartoon Oscars Find Their Owners
The winners of the "Aydın Doğan International Cartoon Competition", the 33rd of which was held by Aydın Doğan Foundation this year, were awarded their prizes during the ceremony held on November 22.
The Award Ceremony of the 33rd of the Aydın Doğan International Cartoon Competition, held by the Aydın Doğan Foundation every year, bringing cartoonists from all over the world together, took place at the Trump Culture and Performance Center, and was presented by Kanal D Anchorwoman Gözde Atasoy. The Aydın Doğan Foundation Deputy Honorary Chairwoman Sema Doğan, and Aydın Doğan Yalçındağ also attended the opening ceremony, and the participating individuals included Sedat Ergin, Doğan Hızlan, Fatih Çekirge, Kanat Atkaya, and Fikret Ercan from the Hürriyet Newspaper; Sinan Çakmak from Atlas Magazine; Erdoğan Aktaş, and Ferhat Boratav from CNN Turk; Süleyman Sarılar from Kanal D; Pelin Özkan from the MediaCat Magazine, and Yaman Törüner from the Milliyet Newspaper.
The first prize winner, among the 752 artists from 68 countries, with 2521 cartoons, was Marco De Angelis from Italy. The second prize winner in the competition was Brazilian 'Cau' Claudio Antonio Gomes; and the third prize was awarded to Doğan Arslan from Turkey.
Emrah Arıkan from Turkey was awarded the Special Prize given this year for the first time in the category "Empowered Girls, Empowered World" as a reflection of the Foundation's efforts on girls' education, empowerment, and gender equality.
The Jury also gave Success Awards for the following artists: Oktay Bingöl (Turkey), Vitaly Bondar (Belarus), Evzen David (Czech Republic), Hicabi Demirci (Turkey), 'Feggo' Felipe Galindo (USA), Rodrigo Machado da Rosa (Brazil), Raimundo Rucke Santos Souza (Brazil), Arif Sutristanto (Indonesia), Jugoslav Vlahovic (Serbia), Kürşat Zaman (Turkey), Nahid Zamani (Iran), and Zygmunt Zaradkiewicz (Poland).
The award winning cartoons will start to be exhibited at the Kadıköy Municipality Caddebostan Cultural Center, as of November 23, Wednesday.


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Note that it was said recently to me "so how much of this is true".
Well, ... honestly all of it.
BUT NOTE that in our lives, in our heads, when we are going through an extreme situation there are multiple voices. This day in this cave when the lights started to go out there was,
- a voice of calm reason
- a voice of absolute panic
- a voice of abstract outer view
And probably many others. I have actually told this story from those other internal voices to people and groups. These are what I call the "Colors" in a story. For example if you stare at a tree in the fall, it is full of colors, it is a beautiful fall tree, a beautiful vibrant red leafed tree, it is a beautiful forest floor of fallen yellows, a tree of gently falling sounds, and on and on .... The story then is the same, but can be seen through different colors, or voices.
In this story, as the lanterns where on fire, one voice said to my self, "OH GOD, we're miles under ground and hours away from light", and another voice said calmly "have to put on the prep list to check carbide lantern gaskets , and later calmly "have to put extra batteries on the check list" and finally abstractly looking from outside "The fool did not remember to always look behind himself". But the best most liked voice is of course the voice full of emotion and energy, this is the voice most of us can identify with, because this is the voice that echo's our heart rate and the voice we try to control the voice everyone always talks about, "just don't panic".
And to all these internal voices I give some credit that in future caving experiences where survived. (I am still here) And survived with less of a close call, auuu not totally true, at least not close calls of the same kind. It is said often (might be just by me but I might have heard it somewhere) "A lesson learned the hard way is a lesson learned forever". Enjoy. (I also give a lot of credit to Guardian Angles that work really hard at keeping me alive) Thanks


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Interview: Chatting w/ Tyrese Gibson About His New Film 'Shame' & Taking on Darker Roles
Shame is a powerful emotion, it aids in secrets, lies and deception. The constant need to cover up humiliation can be overwhelming, causing you to sabotage other aspects of your life. The problem is that secrets can only remain hidden for so long. Tyrese Gibson's new short film "Shame"; which was produced by Academy Award winner Denzel Washington, embodies all of these emotions. Set in Detroit, Michigan in 1968, Gibson plays Lionel Jacobs, a nightclub singer whose world is rapidly unraveling due to his rampant drug and alcohol abuse. Though he's married to one of his background singer, Bobbi Ann (Jennifer Hudson), Lionel's demons and indiscretions are beginning to catch up with him. "Shame" is a quiet film; it allows the audience to indulge in Lionel's depressing late 1960's world until it explodes; along with the life that Lionel has built for himself. It's a film about moments, reflections and unforeseen consequences. More than that, "Shame" forces its audience to confront the sins we often try to keep hidden.
Though Gibson first appeared on the big screen in John Singleton's 2001 film, "Baby Boy", his most recent projects have been action films like the "Fast and Furious" and "Transformers" franchises, his character Lionel shows a much grittier side of the 36-year old actor. Gibson recently premiered "Shame" overseas at the Aruba International Film Festival. Here is what he told Shadow and Act.
On the Inspiration Behind the Film:
Well the movie is directly inspired by my song "Shame", from my most recent solo album, "Black Rose." I've been living with this song and I was in a relationship for five years and when the relationship ended, I was devastated. So, I went in the studio and the first song that I recorded was "Shame." After living with the song for a long time, all of these characters popped up in my head. Everything that you just saw was in my head, because I played it over and over and over. So, I got the director in place, and I asked Jennifer Hudson who was featured on the song if she would do the movie with me, and that's when we also landed Denzel Washington. It was really just a labor of love. I tell people all the time, especially my supporters and fans, all of us have great ideas, and all of us are very creative. If you allow ideas to pop up in your head, and then you allow them to go away; or when you talk to people about it and then they laugh at you, you're stopping yourself from impacting the world. This was in my head and I was obedient. I made it happen and I followed through.
On Lionel's Faith, Humanity and Demons:
You know it's interesting; almost all of us have things that we struggle with. I don't drink or smoke or anything like that, but I also don't judge people who do. My mother was an alcoholic for 27 years, so I grew up with drugs and alcohol, and a lot of family in and out of jail. I grew up in the ghetto in South Central, LA so a lot of what you see are images that I was exposed to growing up. I didn't want this character to be so far away that people can't relate to him. I wanted Lionel to be relatable. I also wanted people to be able to say, I may have a drinking problem, I may use drugs here and there, but I need to leave it alone because I might end up looking like [Lionel]. It's that good and that evil that most of us struggle with. That's why I don't judge anyone, because good and bad have various levels. Lionel became very popular in Detroit singing at the nightclub, and his popularity made him powerful. But then, he became abusive with his power. So, the thing is, we all have power but a lot of people become abusive with their power and that's who Lionel was. He thought that it was OK to be married to Jennifer Hudson's character, and to be having an affair with another background singer. He thought it was acceptable. If anyone tried to get in the way of that, he would shoot, stab and kill and then run to Jesus afterward.
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Sunday, May 13, 2012
Mother's Day 2012
Our Mother's Day started out bright and early with breakfast at The Spot of Tea . We took Ryan's mom there and met his brother and his family there.
After breakfast we walked over to Cathedral Square and took some pictures. None of them turned out really good because the sun was in our eyes. I had also forgot my camera so these are just iPhone pics.
After breakfast we went to church at my Nana's church and then had lunch at Mom's with everyone.
Hope everyone had a great Mother's Day!
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Samsung's next big launch is upon us. The South Korean giant will hold its 'Galaxy Unpacked' event' on February 20 in San Fransisco. Samsung is likely to launch as many as three versions of the flagship Galaxy S10. Experts believe that Samsung could also announce a 5G-ready variant of the Galaxy S10 on that day.
Here's a look at what to expect on February 20.
Samsung Unpacked 2019 event: Galaxy S10, S10+ and S10E
February is the month when Samsung usually updates its Galaxy S series, and this year is no different. Last year we saw the arrival of the Galaxy S9 but 2019 will bring the arrival of the Galaxy S10. The 10th anniversary Galaxy S10 lineup will comprise of three models on February 20. A standard 6.1-inch Galaxy S10, a premium 6.4-inch Galaxy S10+ and a cheaper 5.8-inch model that could be called the Galaxy S10E.
We're pretty sure that the Galaxy S10 trio will come with a punch-hole screen with a small cut-out to accommodate a front-facing camera. With the exception of Galaxy S10+ which will have a wider pill-shaped hole and dual front-cameras, the rest will only get just one camera on the front. Prolific tipster Evan Blass recently tweeted a picture (below) that would appear to offer a clear look at the Galaxy S10, S10+, and S10E.
Samsung Galaxy S10E, S10, and S10+ (L to R), encased pic.twitter.com/Pk2gpXkXxn
— Evan Blass (@evleaks) January 19, 2019
Rumours also suggest Samsung will finally add an in-display ultrasonic fingerprint scanner into the Galaxy S10. But the next-generation of the biometric solution will only come to the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+. However, the Galaxy S10E, will actually have a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and not the latest in-display fingerprint scanner. This so-called 'budget' Galaxy S10 model is said to come with dual rear-facing cameras, while the Galaxy S10 and S10+ will get triple cameras.
In terms of specifications, the top-end Galaxy S10+ might offer 12GB RAM and 1TB of onboard storage. In comparison, Apple's iPhone XS flagship tops out with 512GB of internal storage. This model might also come with a ceramic back as well.
The Exynos 9820 will power will three Galaxy S10 models, however, in some regions like the US and China the phones will come powered by the Snapdragon 855 processor. Expect the base models of the Galaxy S10 and S10E to come with 8GB and 6GB RAM, respectively. The Galaxy S10 is also likely to offer 8K video recording at 30 fps, reverse wireless charging, a 3.5mm headphone jack, dust and water resistance capabilities, and a built-in cryptocurrency wallet.
Samsung Unpacked 2019 event: Galaxy S10 India launch soon
Following the unveiling of the Galaxy S10 lineup on Feb 20, Samsung will reportedly make the phones available up for pre-order, before it goes on sale on February 8 in a number of markets. India is likely to be among the first wave of countries where the Galaxy S10 will be available. Interestingly, Flipkart has already started teasing the launch of the Galaxy S10 on its e-commerce platform.
We don't know the price of the Galaxy S10 in India yet, but European pricing for the forthcoming lineup has been leaked. According to Gizmodo, Samsung Galaxy S10, S10+ and S10+ will cost 799 pounds (or approx Rs 73,453), 699 pounds (or approx Rs 64,254) and 1099 pounds (or approx Rs 1,01,055), respectively for the base versions.
Samsung Unpacked 2019 event: Galaxy S10 5G
Samsung is also said to be preparing to launch a 5G-ready version of the Galaxy S10. According to the South Korean publication The Investor, the Galaxy S10 went into the production on January 25, but the company is only manufacturing 4G versions of the Galaxy S10. Going by the logic, it's unlikely Samsung would launch the Galaxy S10 5G in the coming days. Keep in mind that the commercial rollout of 5G in most major markets won't happen before the second half of this year.


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Every little girl carries the burden of her womanhood along with her on this journey of life. She only realises the power, and the strength of the same womanhood much later. Every year Women's Day comes around and I feel nothing like a woman. I am very much a woman, twenty-one years of age and even more so in appearance but I still think the meaning of being a 'woman' is my mother or my grandmother. They to me are 'real' women. I am but a girl, still learning to adult. But how often do we contemplate our idea of what it is to be a 'woman'? All our ideas are based on what we see and what we learn. It's social conditioning if you please.
But our learning of gender right from the beginning is wrong. I know if I hadn't questioned what I learnt I'd be less of the woman I am today. I'd continue thinking that girls can't lift benches, play volleyball and are quiet, shy, sit with their legs together and do what her parents tell her always. Nothing in this sentence though sounds like me. I grew up watching my Mum cook every morning at five-thirty, go to work and come home and feed us every day, while my father would come home watch TV and play with me. Very early on I started to realise that one day I too would grow up and become my mother. For a while, I even idealised it and thought that was the only otpion.
When I grew into a fiesty teenager, I learnt a new meaning of womanhood, how lopsided the world was in the favour of men. Big words like 'patriarchy' hit me hard in the face. The statistics were laid out in front of me in every newspaper, female feticide, the phrase 'that time of the month' that boys would laugh about and girls were embarrassed about, that in freezing winters we still had to wear skirts, that we couldn't have too much hair on our bodies, that we'd get stared at on the streets for no reason, just for existing. And if we did raise a voice, we'd be called 'feminazis'. I made peace with it till I was 18, that it is the way the world is made and that's the truth, it was my truth, my sister's truth, my mother's truth and my friends' truth, the truth of every woman.
But as I read more, learnt more and started looking at every point of view I could look at I learnt how to love being a woman. I learnt that there are so many types of women, so many and that finally felt liberating. I didn't have to grow up and become my mother which somewhere down the line I started to dread. I didn't have to live my life on anyone else's terms. The point at which my eyes opened was when I began to see my womanhood as a strength and not a burden. When I was convinced it was easier to convince everyone else.
Women are celebrated, yes religions love to celebrate women, society loves to, the government loves to as well. But for all the wrong reasons. Either it will be for her 'motherhood' which is seen as a part and parcel of her womanhood and sometimes the most significant part of it, or for her beauty, and for her 'purity'. She is the embodiment of the nation, in India's case 'Bharat Mata'. Yes, the world has progressed, women are allowed to work, women earn, but the expectations still remain the same. That one day she will become a mother, one day she will get married, her safety is still uncertain, and if she raises her voice against the sexism, the reply will come "not all men" or "what about the men?" And the men are right, if this situation has to change then it will only be when men shed the burden of their manhood and understand that such a thing exists.
Equality will only become a reality when women feel appreciated and important outside of Women's Day, when she is allowed her freedom every day, since the day she is born. The same goes for men when they can step down from the pedestal that they're put on, stop subscribing to the expectations of masculinity they carry on their shoulders and see eye-to-eye with the opposite gender. That's when there'll be no need for all-women spaces, Women's Day, reservations for women in the government and in public transport. Every Women's Day I am disappointed because on that day people will ask why women are not getting the rights they deserve but will do nothing about it.
Every Women's Day my father wishes my Mum, "Happy Women's Day!" and my Mum still begins cooking at five-thirty in the morning, goes to work, comes home and feeds us. It's the little things, every Women's Day I am still not allowed near the temple if I am on my period and every Women's Day I am still gawked at on the streets, and can't stay out without friends in a city at night. So, what really has changed? Nothing. This is the burden of womanhood.


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Sony Pictures Animation's hit franchise is releasing the animated short Puppy!, ahead of the third installment of Hotel Transylvania, which is set to hit theaters in the summer of 2018. The series tells the story of Dracula's (Adam Sandler) growing family -- his daughter, Mavis (Selena Gomez), her new human husband, Jonathan (Andy Samberg), and now, Drac's grandson, Dennis (Asher Blinkoff).
The franchise has been a huge family hit, and there's little doubt that the third installment will also be popular, as Danny grows up as a half-human in a world of monsters. Fans of the series won't have to wait until 2018 to see what Drac and Danny are up to, though, as Sony is releasing a new animated short this summer -- and has just given fans a first look.
The short, titled Puppy!, will premiere at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival in June, before coming to theaters in July. Directed by Genndy Tartakovsky (who is behind all three Hotel Transylvania films), the short will be attached to The Emoji Movie when it is released this summer.
The poster features an ecstatic Dennis hugging the face of an enormous dog -- the titular Puppy. The short follows the adventures of Dennis and his new pet, a monstrously large dog, as they cause chaos all over the Hotel Transylvania. As well as the title of the short, the poster includes the short's release for summer this year.
From the poster, it looks like Puppy! is going to be a fun family short, with lots of cuteness as Drac, Mavis, Jonathan and the monsters attempt to deal with Dennis's new pet. It looks like Dennis has grown up a bit since Hotel Transylvania 2, so this short will presumably take place in between the second and third films in the franchise.
It's not entirely clear whether the events of Puppy! are going to directly affect Hotel Transylvania 3, but it's unlikely that a short film is going to have any major impact on the plot. However, Dennis's dog may well make an appearance in the third film in some shape or form. Sony hasn't promised to make the short available elsewhere, so big fans are going to have to go see The Emoji Movie in order to guarantee a glimpse, although it is likely that the short will pop up online eventually, especially ahead of the third film's release.
Puppy! will be in theaters summer 2017.
Next: Hotel Transylvania TV Series Gets a Teaser
Source: THR
- Hotel Transylvania 2 (2015) release date: Sep 25, 2015
- Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation (2018) release date: Jul 13, 2018


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October 5, 2011
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Treasurer Cowell Saves NC Nearly $22.5 Million with Bond SaleRefunding will save the state approximately $22.5 million in debt service costs
RALEIGH – State Treasurer Janet Cowell awarded $368 million of limited obligation refunding bonds today. The refunding will save the state approximately $22.5 million in debt service costs. Bonds are similar to home mortgages, in that government projects can be refinanced when interest rates are lower.
"One of our responsibilities in the State Treasurer's office is to monitor these types of refinancing opportunities," said Cowell. "The current market allowed us to take advantage of low financing costs to save money for the state's taxpayers."
The bonds were originally issued in 2003 through 2005 and used to pay for correctional facilities, higher education and other state projects. The bonds were awarded to Goldman, Sachs & Co., who submitted the most favorable of the six bids received. Goldman offered a true interest cost of 2.664 percent.
In connection with the sale, Standard & Poor's, Moody's Investors Service and Fitch Ratings, the three top rating agencies, all affirmed the rating on the limited obligation bonds at one level below the state's "AAA" general obligation bond rating.


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Dear Clara, Believe it or not, our time in Washington is coming to a close. When we arrived last summer, two years seemed like decades away, but in less than half a year, we'll be on the move again. We know where now, and that always lifts burden off my shoulders. I never really mind where the home is, but I do like knowing what I should plan for. Your father and I did a little scouting mission to our new home-to-be this past month, and here's what we noticed so far about Copenhagen, Denmark:
- Candles are cozy and lighting matters: In a place that gets dark by the time most of us are finishing up lunch, light and atmosphere matter a lot. We had heard a lot about Danish "hygge", which can only be loosely translated as a feeling of coziness or warmth, but we didn't really understand to what extent those principles of creating a welcoming environment really matter. Even the Laundromat had candelabras and everyone took their job of creating an environment you want to be in very seriously.
- There is no such thing as bad weather: . . . only bad clothes for the weather---many a Dane seems to say that with pride. And it's true---weather conditions, again in a place with a long and cold winter, don't seem to stop people from doing much. Whether it was dark or cold or rainy, people had on the appropriate footwear or layers or hats or gloves, and everyone was out, on their bikes no less. It was a reminder for us that if you're prepared, you can still be up for anything.
- Fresh air is good for you: In a similar vein to the above, people seemed to be ready and willing to be outside and partake in fresh air. We saw baby carriages on the outside of coffee shops---with babies still in them---and children out at recess. Fresh, clean air is a luxury that refreshes the body instantly. If we're lucky enough to be surrounded by fresh, clean air, we should take advantage of it.
- Early to bed, early to rise: We arrived just past ten o'clock in the evening our first night, and already all the restaurants were closing up, including in the hotel. Everything seems to be happening earlier here: people get out of work earlier, they eat earlier and they go to bed earlier. Yet somehow, I bet their day is still longer.
- Maybe things are supposed to be more expensive sometimes: You notice instantly that life in Copenhagen doesn't come cheap. Even the small things, such as a simple coffees in a café, are easily three times the price we're use to paying. I know we will be quick to complain about the cost of living---it's an adjustment after all, and paying more for one thing, means having less for another. Yet, life in Copenhagen seems to be pretty good; people seem to be taken care of. I'm sure we'll get a better sense of how everything works once we're living there day in and day out, but the thought occurred to me, maybe it's not a bad thing to pay more for the smaller things in life if it guarantees that some of the bigger things will be provided for.
I can't wait to explore our new home with you –
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This is the fifth release of Western Ridge. Giving significance to the place that the wine comes from is integral to the future of the Barossa and, of course, Elderton. The hamlet of Greenock sits on the Western Ridge of the Barossa Valley. We thought it was a nice name to give to our 'reserve' Grenache blend – without mentioning the concept of 'reserve' which often struggles for meaning in a world full of marketers.
Our vineyard, located in Greenock in the west of the Barossa Valley was added to the Elderton family in 2010 and is a great addition to the portfolio. The 60 acre vineyard has plantings back to 1915 and a terroir that has been in demand by many of the Barossa's elite winemakers. Estate grown on the old Helbig vineyard; Grenache planted in 1969 and Carignan in 1915.
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The two varieties were handpicked and placed into the crusher simultaneously. Fermentation in open top concrete fermenters at relatively cool temperatures to ensure the freshness of the fruit character was preserved, with intention that the wine be luscious and textural, yet be as far from the blockbuster concept as possible.
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