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Change The Game: Leading Radical CX InnovationJune 11, 2019 | New York City | Harley Manning, Rick Parrish, Maxie Schmidt-Subramanian
First, the good news. Customer experience (CX) leaders have successfully elevated and transformed the practice of CX over the past decade. We've become more professional, more analytical, and...


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C. T. Young started Young Manufacturing more than 60 years ago to make the oak millwork industry's best quality products. Today, three generations of the Young family continue a tradition of excellence. Take one look at our products and you'll see why they set industry standards. The Young family never settles for second best. And you don't have to, either.

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Less than 18 months after the launch of Coliloquy, the Palo Alto-based digital publisher that provides a choose-your-own-adventure option in its YA series' titles and now also publishes adult standalone books, bestselling author Ridley Pearson and the superstar author band the Rock Bottom Remainders have signed on with the company to create unique interactive apps and e-books.
Pearson's app, Kingdom Keepers Insider, allowed the author to reach out to fans to help him write the seventh and final book in his popular YA fantasy series. "To celebrate the end of KK (as we know it!), I'm picking special scenes from past books, as well as a few from KK VII, and inviting readers to write their own versions of what should, or could have happened," Pearson writes in the Insider app, which attracted over 40,000 users since April and has generated a substantial number of entries from his fans. Winners in the four categories have been announced; their names will appear in a special section at the back of KK VII. "The first third of Kingdom Keepers VII, or Act 1, will be written in this format," says Lisa Rutherford, Coliloquy's founder and publisher. "In October, Ridley will finish the book on his own." Disney will release it in April 2014. "I really credit Disney for being so willing to engage with the project and be creative," Rutherford says.
"We publish all our books as active apps," says Rutherford. "Based on the traffic on Ridley's app, we know now that the next generation of readers is willing to engage on small screens. 71% of them are reading on mobile phones." Pearson approached Coliloquy with his idea for the Kingdom Keepers app after hearing of Rutherford from a mutual friend
"In the business world, Coliloquy is that unusual combination of brilliant creative thinkers, terrific communicators, and humility," Pearson says. "They are as good at listening and evolving as they are reinventing and putting into action. From the start I sensed a partner instead of a publisher, a group that was willing, even eager, to put in the long hours to make something like crowd-sourcing the writing of a novel into a workable reality and then engineer both the apps and the infrastructure to make it happen."
Pearson was also a founding member of the Rock Bottom Remainders, the band of bestselling authors that played together for twenty years and raised millions of dollars for literacy groups. Other members included Stephen King, Amy Tan, Matt Groening, Roy Blount Jr., Dave Barry, Mitch Albom, Scott Turow, and others. But the heart of the Rock Bottom Remainders was the late Kathi Kamen Goldmark, who came up with the idea for it in 1992, recruited the authors to play music and sing, and performed onstage in every concert. Goldmark, who was married to Dave Barry's brother Sam, died in 2012. To honor her memory the band wrote the enhanced e-book Hard Listening: The Greatest Rock and Roll Band (of Authors) Tells All ($16.99; non-interactive version $13.99), which Coliloquy will release on June 18.
The book, mentored by Pearson, took about a year to complete. "It's a celebration of friendship," Rutherford says, "a very personal and intimate look at these huge authors as they write about the band and about Kathi. It includes actual emails they sent to one another during their 20-year run, original essays, and hilarious Q&As and pop quizzes."
Hard Listening includes video clips of the band's performances, home movies taken backstage with the authors, photos, and four original short fiction pieces contributed by Greg Iles, Pearson, King, and Dave Barry in which the reader must guess which one was actually written by Stephen King. All author proceeds from the sales of Hard Listening will be donated to offset Goldmark's medical bills. "Sam [Barry] would have been uncomfortable accepting charity from anyone in the Remainders," says Rutherford. "It was more important to him to create this book project and ensure Kathi's legacy."
Publicity for Hard Listening will include a Google Hangout with several band members, a Reddit Ask Me Anything (AMA) with Mitch Albom, and an event at the Apple Store in New York's Soho neighborhood. The band will also release a Spotify playlist through popular blog Large Hearted Boy.
Coliloquy now has more than 15 titles available, equally divided between YA and adult books, and is working on its first picture book that will be published by the end of this year.


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The country has a new guardian for its national security secrets: Rep. Michele Bachmann.
The outspoken Minnesota Republican and Tea Party favorite has been tapped by House Speaker John Boehner for a coveted slot on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, giving her a new role as overseer of the CIA, the National Security Agency and the rest of the U.S. intelligence community.
The move comes as Bachmann is seeking to burnish her national security credentials as she weighs a possible run for higher office.
Her spokesman, Doug Sachtleben, confirmed this week that she is planning to speak at an Iowans for Tax Relief fundraiser in Waterloo, Iowa, later this month, a move that has fueled speculation that she may be planning to carry the Tea Party banner into the GOP presidential primaries. "She's not taking anything off the table as far as her political future," he said.
Sachtleben said there was "no connection" between Bachmann's possible future plans and her recent request to Boehner to serve on the intelligence committee. Bachmann, who until now has not served on any committee that deals with foreign policy issues, wanted to serve on the intelligence committee because "she was concerned as a mother" about the threat of terrorism and other national security issues, he said. He did, acknowledge, however that the new position will be "helpful" in giving her "further credentials in the international area."
The selection of Bachmann to serve on the intelligence committee has already created a buzz among her House colleagues, especially among Democrats who noted her penchant for provocative and sometimes unsubstantiated statements on a range of issues.
Bachmann, for example, was one of a number of conservatives who fueled false claims that President Barack Obama's trip to India after the election was costing taxpayers $200 million a day. (When challenged, Bachmann told the BBC she was only "quoting a newspaper out of India.")
Animated Boehner: 'There's nothing complex about the Keystone Pipeline!'
House Speaker John Boehner became animated Tuesday over the proposed Keystone Pipeline, castigating the Obama administration for not having approved the project yet.
- Budget deficits shrinking but set to grow after 2015
- Senate readies another volley on unemployment aid
- Obama faces Syria standstill
- Fluke files to run in California
- Christie acknowledges federal subpoena
- Obama says Fox News's O'Reilly 'absolutely' unfair in extended interview
- Christie security officer hit with shoplifting charges
- Animated Boehner: 'There's nothing complex about the Keystone Pipeline!'
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In a 2007 interview, Bachmann told a St. Cloud, Minn., newspaper that she had learned of a secret plan by Iran to partition Iraq and turn a part of it into a "terrorist free safe haven zone" and asked why the news media wasn't reporting it.
The Iranians "have already decided to partition Iraq. And half of Iraq, the western, northern portion of Iraq, is going to be called, um, the Iraq State of Islam something like that," she was quoted as saying. "And I'm sorry, I don't have the official name, but it's meant to be the training ground for the terrorists. There's already an agreement made. … Has anyone else out here heard of the new Iraq State of Islam? Can anyone shed some light on this new development? How can this have gone unreported?"
It is unclear where Bachmann got her information, but no evidence has ever surfaced to support her assertion.
One House Democrat, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the real issue about Bachmann is "will she able to keep quiet" about everything she gets briefed on in the committee, almost all of which will be classified information.
Sachtleben, Bachmann's spokesman, said the congresswoman has already discussed this with her staff and "she understands the terms."
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Carney Enrages Bieber Fans; Twitter Joke Angers Beliebers (VIDEO)
Patrick Carney has enraged Justin Bieber fans after he changed his Twitter profile to mock Bieber and his fans.
The move by Carney has angered some Bieber fans and led to them openly rebuking the Black Keys drummer on social media sites and blogs.
Carney changed his Twitter profile to Justin Bieber's name and posted a picture of the Canadian crooner as his profile photo. He also added "official twitter for the actual verified Justin Bieber DOS virtual buddy" to the profile.
There has been ample social media tension between Bieber and Carney over recent days, and especially after Carney suggested that Bieber did not deserve any Grammy Award nominations for his work.
That obviously did not go down well with Bieber fans who jumped to his defense and mocked Carney on numerous blogs and social media posts.
Soon after, Carney also did the trick of changing his Twitter profile to Bieber, and that led to even more backlash against the Black Keys drummer. However, despite the anger he is bringing to the surface among Bieber fans, Carney seems to be enjoying himself.
As for Bieber, he seems to be ignoring the entire thing and has not reacted to Carney's attempts to instigate some controversy between the two. The Canadian singer is currently in Europe busy conducting his tour and seems to be too preoccupied to rise to Carney's comments and actions.
Bieber has had his own problems to deal with recently. He recently apologized for the marijuana scandal that engulfed him after an incident in January, in which photos surfaced of him smoking while at a party.
Also recently, the 18-year-old pop star had to again apologize to fans for a failed live stream chat scheduled during the Grammys.
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New Firm Pitches Cybersecurity for Less Well-Heeled
Last week, we wrote about military contractors pitching banks and energy companies on big-ticket anti-hacking technology – not something everyone can afford.
Now some big-name former Washington officials are backing a new cybersecurity company that seeks to help less-well-heeled clients. Vectra, run by two former Juniper Networks executives, uses an approach en vogue: Identifying hackers already in the system rather than trying to keep them out.
The technology plays on what has become a cliche in computer-security circles: All companies have been hacked, some just don't know it yet.
The goal is to help a company figure out which cyberattacks are an annoyance and which could make them the next Target, where hackers last year stole 40 million credit and debit card numbers.
"For the average IT organization that doesn't have the depth of resources or the budget – which is really the heart of business at the end of the day – what are they going to do?" Vectra CEO Hitesh Sheth said. "Are they going to buy extremely expensive services?"
Vectra, which came out of "stealth mode" Wednesday, is backed by Khosla Ventures and others. Advisers include the consulting firm of former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, and former Department of Homeland Security official Jane Holl Lute.
The company's software uses a graph to rank the severity of unusual activity on a private network. Run-of-the-mill spam likely isn't a pressing issue. But thousands of files being copied to a previously unknown server probably is worth a look.
Identifying the most dangerous threats has been a stubborn problem for corporations fighting hackers. At Target, security analysts saw increased alerts from computer equipment before the breach, but had trouble determining which threats were most important, people familiar with the investigation have said.
To solve that problem, several companies offer ways meant to pick out the most dangerous cyberthreats already in a system. The technology is slick, but often expensive.
Target uses FireEye, which has an email-scanning system that costs $55,000 for the equipment and $11.68 per seat – in a 5,000 seat company. It is then up to the user to figure out which threats truly are important.


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Farmingdale, N.Y. - The Farmingdale State women's basketball team and 12th year head coach Chris Mooney look for continued success in the upcoming 2011-12 season. The Rams finished with a 20-9 record last year and fell to Mount Saint Mary in the Skyline Conference Championship game. Farmingdale State returns the core of their lineup, after graduating just one senior last season.
Highlighting the team this year will be four returning starters and a senior who missed the season due to an injury. Junior guard Nikita Green (Roosevelt, N.Y.) , a Second Team All-Conference selection, led the team in points per game (10.2), assists (100), steals (99) and minutes played (25.3 per game) in 2010-11. Rams senior guard Kayla Koch (Kings Park, N.Y.) averaged 9.2 ppg, while the team's leading rebounder - senior forward Natasha Smalls (Harlem, N.Y.) averaged 7.3 per game. Guards Jeanette Zubizarreta (Jr., Bay Shore, N.Y.), a threat from behind the arc, and Janel Monah (Sr., Westbury, N.Y.), who is returning from a knee injury, will look to control the offense again this season.
Farmingdale State opens their 23-game schedule with a non-conference game at Brooklyn College on Tuesday, November 15th at 7:00 p.m. The Rams will then travel to Messiah College for the Hampton Inn Tip-Off Classic on November 18th-19th, before a home matchup with Baruch on November 22nd at 6:00 p.m. Other non-conference games include: Wesleyan and Oswego State at the NYU New Year's Classic on January 2nd and 3rd, along with Amherst at home on Wednesday, January 11th at 6:00 p.m.


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Browsing wedding venues is among the very first steps of planning your big day. But with so many wedding venues to choose from, how do you find The One? First, consider the style of venue you'd like: Garden or beach? Ballroom or barn? Then, read reviews of wedding venues in your desired city and select a few to tour in person. Happy venue hunting!
True North Sailing Charters is a boat wedding venue based in Eastsound, Washington. Providing a glorious maritime setting for a variety of wedding celebrations, this venue allows couples and a select few guests to enjoy ceremonies and receptions aboard a remarkably charming wooden sailboat.... (Wedding Venues Eastsound)
The Outlook Inn is a combination of mom and pop old time Inn, sophisticated foodie haven, and an art project with layers and layers that keep revealing something more beautiful than what was there before. Comfort, beauty, rest. We especially love helping couples celebrate their lifetime love... (Wedding Venues Eastsound)
Lairmont Manor is a wedding venue located in Bellingham, Washington that offers the perfect setting for a romantic getaway. This century old Italian Renaissance-style estate is tucked away in the Edgemoor neighborhood of Fairhaven, creating a picturesque setting for events ever since it was built... (Mansion Weddings Bellingham)
Majestic Inn & Spa is a historic boutique hotel and wedding venue located in Anacortes, Washington that is just a ferry ride away from the San Juan Islands and Skagit Valley. This elegant building will give you a picturesque backdrop for your intimate or grand event.Facilities and CapacityThe... (Hotel Weddings Anacortes)
Semiahmoo Resort Golf and Spa is a coastal wedding venue located in Blaine, Washington. Couples will experience gorgeous views of the mountains, Semiahmoo Bay and Drayton Harbor at this picturesque setting. They offer both indoor and outdoor options for your ceremony and reception. Semiahmoo Resort... (Hotel Weddings Blaine)
Stepping Stone Gardens is a elegant outdoor wedding venue located in Burlington, Washington. Couples will be surrounded by tranquil fountains, peaceful ponds and beautifully landscaped gardens featuring an abundance of color and texture. This unique venue is also a small boutique farm specializing... (Barn & Farm Weddings Burlington)
Nature's Connection Place is a wedding venue located in Arlington, Washington that is nestled among five acres of beautiful gardens, waterfalls and spacious manicured lawns. It is surrounded by 15,000 acres of forestland, providing a scenic and romantic setting for an exclusive event. Book this... (Barn & Farm Weddings Arlington)
Marionfield is a wedding venue located in Arlington, Washington that overlooks 50 idyllic acres of scenic fields. This distinctive pastoral property is located at the end of a winding road that is just minutes from downtown, giving you a convenient and secluded setting for a wedding celebration.... (Barn & Farm Weddings Arlington)
The Wayfarer is a wedding venue located in Langley, Washington. They are happy to host both your ceremony and reception in one of their indoor or outdoor sites. This destination venue is situated on South Whidbey Island about 45 minutes from Seattle, making them a convenient destination for all of... (Barn & Farm Weddings Langley)
Winding Path Gardens is a rustic yet elegant wedding venue located in Arlington, Virginia. This outdoor setting is situated in Snohomish County and offers a spacious wedding area for both your ceremony and reception. They're a family-owned property that believes in making each event unique and... (Park & Outdoor Weddings Arlington)
Carleton Farm features a barn wedding venue for couples in the greater Seattle, Washington area. On this farm, couples will discover open pastures, a massive wooden barn and elegant touches for their country wedding. This venue is just 15 minutes from Jetty Island Park, located five minutes from the... (Barn & Farm Weddings Lake Stevens)
Heronswood Garden is a wonderful botanical garden and wedding venue located in Kingston, Washington that boasts picturesque beauty. Residing among the lush landscapes of the Pacific Northwest and a rare inventory of unusual trees, shrubs and vines, this venue is perfect for a unique outdoor wedding... (Park & Outdoor Weddings Kingston)
Snohomish Red Barn Events is a unique, vintage-style wedding venue located in Snohomish, Washington. Situated on Stocker Farms in the gorgeous Snohomish River Valley, this rustic setting offers couples multiple indoor and outdoor options for their celebration. They pride themselves on their country... (Barn & Farm Weddings Snohomish)
Hidden Meadows is a wedding venue located in Snohomish, Washington that is known for its peaceful atmosphere. This venue resides in the glorious countryside and is within a picturesque valley with a gorgeous landscape, giving you a one-of-a-kind backdrop for a private wedding celebration. Book this... (Banquet Halls Snohomish)
Woodland Meadow Farms is a vintage-style wedding venue located in Snohomish, Washington. They offer two unique locations for your big day, less than a mile apart. Their country-style venues are pet-friendly, so your furry friends can help you celebrate your love. Woodland Meadow Farms can't wait to... (Barn & Farm Weddings Snohomish)
French Creek Manor is a wedding venue located in Snohomish, Washington that is a freshly renovated 1930's custom manor that is best used for milestone events. This facility has hosted hundreds of big and small events throughout the years, keeping its classic charm through its modern amenities and... (Historic Weddings Snohomish)
The Barn at Holly Farm, a rustic barn wedding venue, is set back from a quiet country road on the outskirts of Bothell, Washington. This vintage, refurbished horse barn is the 'crown jewel' of 17 acres working the farm, where an equine center, farm animals, lush green space, flowers and herb gardens... (Barn & Farm Weddings Bothell)
Nestled among lush forests and resting beside the shores of the Agate Passage in Poulsbo, Washington is Kiana Lodge, a picturesque wedding venue. It is concealed by towering cedars, from which cleansing aromas fill the air, and sprawling green lawns abundantly adorned with colorful flowers. The... (Barn & Farm Weddings Poulsbo)
Bastyr University is a religious wedding venue for couples looking to marry in the greater Seattle, Washington area. This classic venue features a European-style chapel dating back to 1958 with ceilings nearly five-stories tall. Couples will find this wedding venue located seven minutes from Juanita... (Church Weddings Kenmore)
Song River Banquet & Event Center is an exquisite banquet hall situated in Monroe, Washington. This wedding venue boasts several elegant spaces, and plays the perfect host for weddings of all sizes and styles. Song River Banquet & Event Center offers couples an inclusive event planning package to... (Banquet Halls Monroe)
The Best Western Plus Silverdale Beach Hotel is a hotel with a ballroom for couples' weddings in the greater Seattle, Washington area. At this beachfront hotel, couples will find a blend of coastal and city spaces for their wedding. The venue is located about 20 minutes from Olympic College, across... (Hotel Weddings Silverdale)
Located in Monroe, Washington, GALA Events and Venue at Sky Valley Gardens is a brand new wedding and party venue servicing occasions throughout the local area, such as Seattle, Tacoma, King, Snohomish Co., and all surrounding areas. Where elegance meets extraordinary, A Venue for all Seasons.... (Banquet Halls Monroe)
A waterfront wedding venue in Seattle, Washington, Ballard Bay Club provides a stylish setting that will match most any theme or vision. With unobstructed views of the Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains, you and your guests will be treated to a spectacular experience you'll never... (Banquet Halls Seattle)
The Canal is a waterfront banquet hall for couples looking for a wedding venue in the greater Seattle, Washington area. This venue features indoor and outdoor spaces, with outdoor views of the Ballard Locks and Salmon Bay Bridge. Couples can find this venue approximately 10 minutes away from the... (Banquet Halls Seattle)
Novelty Hill - Januik Winery is a wedding venue located in Woodinville, Washington that specializes in intimate and modern celebrations for couples who are looking for something outside of the box. With gorgeous grounds and contemporary architecture, this extraordinary venue is perfect for... (Winery Weddings Woodinville)
The Columbia Winery, a winery with a banquet hall in the greater Seattle, Washington area, is a historic wedding venue for couples. This venue offers elegant spaces that include a barrel room with wine barrels lining the walls and a large white ballroom. Couples can find this venue just 15 minutes... (Winery Weddings Woodinville)
Willows Lodge is one of the most sought after wedding locations in the Pacific Northwest. Situated in the beautiful Sammamish River valley in the heart of Woodinville Wine Country, couples will experience gorgeous views around every corner of this stunning five-plus acre property. Featuring lovely... (Hotel Weddings Woodinville)


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Jon and Kate Gosselin will come face-to-face under the supervision of a court-appointed arbitrator, reports RaderOnline. The purpose of the meeting is to resolve the details of their highly publicized soap opera divorce.
TLC's lawsuit against Jon is still in the works and they are being represented by one of the top legal firms in the country, William & Connolly. If Jon is unlucky and losses the battle against TLC, he will face large legal bills and may have to pay back a huge sum of money to the network. Sources say Jon is hoping that Kate will convince TLC not to proceed with the suit against him since it will take money away from her and the kids.
In addition, TLC wants to prevent Jon from getting paid for interviews and appearances so they are moving ahead with an attempt at a preliminary injunction against Jon. In the mean time, it seems Jon may have gotten smarter as he trying a different approach in dealing with the mother of his children. According to a source, instead of being inconsiderate to Kate, he's now ready to try a more peace-making approach.
In other news, Jon's lawyer, Mark Heller considers Kate Major's possible lawsuit against Jon to be a joke. We reported days ago that Jon signed a handwritten contract promising to hire Kate as his personal assistant. "Kate knows Jon Gosselin is like Obama's stimulus package," Heller told RadarOnline on Thursday. "Every time she needs money, she cashes in on the few days she knew Jon Gosselin."
The final episode of Jon & Kate Plus 8 airs November 23 on TLC.


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Feel Your Best on the Job With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Struggling to keep up with job demands due to the aches and pains of RA? These strategies will help you balance your career and your condition.
There's no doubt rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can cause pain on the job and make some of your workdays tougher than usual. But take heart! A study in Arthritis Care & Research found that although arthritis pain caused periodic difficulties at work, the problems didn't make folks less productive or cause them to miss work more often. In fact, the biggest problems were with specific tasks—like working with their hands or lifting and carrying—as well as standing for long periods. And those are problems you can do something about!
To help you find smart workplace solutions, we asked for advice from lead study author Monique Gignac, PhD, an arthritis researcher and associate professor at the University of Toronto. Here are her expert on-the-job tips:
If you sit all day...
Think 90-degree angles. This is the key to eliminating back, neck and shoulder strain, says Dr. Gignac. If you work at a computer, here's what to do with your:
- Monitor: Keep your chin at a 90-degree angle to your neck when you look at the screen. The top of your screen should be just below eye level, so you're looking straight ahead, not up or down. If needed, use a book or two to raise your monitor.
- Chair: Adjust the armrests so your forearms and elbows are at 90-degree angles. Likewise, adjust the height so your knees and legs are at 90-degree angles.
- Feet: Keep them flat on the floor to maintain the 90-degree angle at your knees. If this is difficult or causes strain, use a footrest; a small cardboard box will do the trick, too.
Do a posture check. Slouching can strain your muscles, sap your energy and cause fatigue. An easy way to straighten up: Picture a string attached to the top of your head, pulling you up so your head and torso are aligned and eyes are straight ahead.
Fidget! Take a break every 20 minutes or so to stand up or move in your chair. Shake your arms, bounce your legs, flex your wrists and ankles—anything to keep your muscles loose and joints lubricated. Extending each leg and pointing and flexing your feet can keep your knees and ankles from stiffening.
Another tip: Set the alarm on your computer or smartphone as a reminder that it's time to take a "fidget" break.
If you do repetitive movements...
Plan for daily break-ups of your tasks. "Pace yourself," notes Dr. Gignac. "Change up the routine, take little breaks and rearrange the workflow so you don't put repetitive strain on any one joint." For example, break up long bouts of typing with other tasks, like returning phone calls. If your job requires assembling parts, ask if you can switch periodically with someone who does a different movement. If it's feasible, using your non-dominant hand to do simple assembly can be helpful.
Brace yourself. Using hand, wrist or back braces can relieve pressure on muscles and nerves and act as a subtle reminder to maintain good posture.
Check your typing. When at the keyboard, your wrists should be in a neutral position, not flexed up or down. To check: Place your hand flat, palm down, on the desk. Adhere a adhesive bandage lengthwise (i.e., vertically) over the top of each wrist, and then move to your keyboard and type. If the bandage stretch or go slack, your wrists aren't in a neutral position.
Try a trackball mouse. If arthritis is affecting your hands and wrists, get a mouse with a tracking ball, says Dr. Gignac. This allows you to use your finger rather than your whole hand to move the cursor, reducing stress between your hand and forearm.
If you lift or carry heavy items...
Let wheels do the work! Use a trolley or pushcart and roll the items to where they need to go. Even a rollable desk chair can serve as an impromptu pushcart!
Batch it. Instead of waiting until you have a lot to carry at once, make more frequent trips and carry smaller batches. It's also a great way to take a break from sitting or standing!
Outsource it. Don't be shy about asking for help, Dr. Gignac says. Most of the people in her study enlisted co-workers to help with especially difficult lifting.
If you stand all day...
First priority: a shoe check! "Make sure your shoes have good arch support," says Dr. Gignac. "Look for a shoe made from leather that can stretch in all four directions, has cushioning and is comfortable for standing and walking around." Have knee pain? A study in Arthritis Care & Research suggests the best option may be a light, flat sneaker or shoe with a flexible sole (the one tested by study participants was the Puma H Street sneaker). And skip the clogs and athletic shoes with thick soles or ones designed as "stability shoes"; those actually exert more weight on the knees.
Get a leg up. Raising one foot up on a stool, footrest or empty box, even for a few minutes, helps a lot of people who stand while they work, says Dr. Gignac. Alternate your feet every 15 minutes or so.
Extend your reach. If you have to do a lot of reaching, reorganize the workspace so the things you use most are at waist level, recommends Dr. Gignac. And use a grabber or reach extender (easily found with a web search) to retrieve the items that are on high or low shelves.


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Get crafty: A convention for scrapbookers and paper crafters is Friday and Saturday in Bellevue. The event includes classes, exhibitions, vendors and a lot more. Click here to find all the details.
Give it a taste: Break out your tasting spoons for a Chili Chowder Cook Off. You're the judge as you taste and vote for your favorite chili and all types of chowder. The event is from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road. Tickets are $10 for 10 tastes and beer and wine is available to buy. A free shuttle is available from the Utsalady Elementary School parking lot, 608 North Arrowhead Road. Click here for more information.
Get outside: This weekend, in honor of Veterans Day, entrance will be free to national parks, wildlife refuges and forest service and BLM lands. In short, that means most outdoor areas are free, except for state parks. Find a nice summation here.
For the kids: The Fresh Beat Band, a big hit with the preschool crowd, performs in Everett on Saturday. The Fresh Beat Band show teaches preschoolers about music appreciation, rhythm, melody, tempo and other musical themes while band members solve their current pressing problem. Read more in our story here.
Be impressed: Seattle's only heavy metal opera features choreographed fights between fully armed and armored knights and aerial acrobats all set to operatic heavy metal music. The show has just about everything: Vikings, a playful imp that keeps the audience laughing, and original music. Get in on the fun on Friday and Saturday in Everett. Also this weekend, The Sixth Day Dance Company will present a performance featuring dancers with developmental and physical disabilities on Saturday and Sunday in Everett. Co-founder Lyndee Breece said the goal is to raise awareness while featuring talented dancers and a beautiful story. Read more in our story here.
Catch a show: There's a lot of music coming, including Neil Young and Leonard Cohen. Check here to find the details.
For orchid lovers: The Northwest Orchid Society fall sale is 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Swansons Nursery, 9701 15th Ave. NW, Seattle. You'll find a free orchid display, repotting service for a fee, and hard-to-find orchids for sale by vendors, plus a talk on orchids at 10 a.m. Saturday. Volunteers will be on hand both days to answer orchid-related questions.
Dine in style: Take a look at our recent dining reviews to find something delicious.
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Can anyone point me out to a good tutorial on securing WiFi networks with
IPSec or possibly with SSH only.
All clients will be Unix machines.
P.S. I prefer IPSec over OpenVPN but I would not mind reading tutorial on
securing WiFi networks with OpenVPN.
If memory serves correctly, there's a fairly good tutorial/how-to using authpf and a redirect to a virtual webserver to show an unauthorized host they're blocked .... in Dru Levigne's "BSD Hacks" book. Memory may not serve correctly; but as I'm currently using it or something similar, I'll post what I have here.
The client ssh configurations (putty or openssh) use dynamic tunneling with an sshd-provided SOCKS proxy, so once configured, they browse the web through the proxy for encrypted communication.
For openssh, it's a "DynamicForward <port#>" -- putty has a dynamic tunnel configuration in its GUI. The browsers just use a SOCKS proxy at 127.0.0.1:<port#>
Excerpt from pf.conf:
table <authpf_users> persist counters . . . nat-anchor "authpf/*" . . . # # redirect unauthorized IP users to a local web page # no rdr proto tcp from {<authpf_users> <other_approved_users> } to any port www rdr pass log proto tcp from $internal_net to any port www \ -> 127.0.0.1 port 8080 . . . rdr-anchor "authpf/*" . . . binat-anchor "authpf/*" . . . # Allow ssh on internal net just to the firewall, for authpf: # pass in log on $internal_nic proto tcp to $internal_nic port ssh . . . anchor "authpf/*"
Here's an excerpt from /var/www/conf/httpd.conf:
Listen 127.0.0.1:8080 . . . <VirtualHost 127.0.0.1:8080> ServerAdmin none DocumentRoot /var/www/auth ErrorDocument 404 /index.html </VirtualHost>
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I presume you meant OpenSSH in that last postscript, I don't make extensive use of Wireless technology.. but tunnelling over SSH is remarkably easy and should work from anywhere that allows you to connect directly with your remote server.
One thing that most people fail to realize is OpenSSH supports several different methods of tunnelling connections.
Here are some juicy examples, hopefully I can explain them without implying an existing knowledge of tunnelling.
1) Setting up a SOCKS 4 or 5 proxy for Firefox or Pidgin.. many programs can use a SOCKS proxy.
$ ssh -N -f -D 8686 firstname.lastname@example.com
2) Implicitly port tunnelling is also pretty easy, but it is a bit more involved.. knowing the domain name of the remote server and the service port they use is important.
In this example, I'll create 2 tunnels for Yahoo Messenger service.. one for the pager service, the other for file transfers.
$ ssh -N -f -L 5051:scs.msg.yahoo.com:5050 -L 81:filetransfer.msg.yahoo.com:80 firstname.lastname@example.com
The -N -f options have been discussed, but -L is new.. this literally means listen.. and it does, the numbers indicated by bold are local port numbers that SSH will be listening on.. whereas the text in italics refers to the remote hosts.
In this case, you'll have to go into the Account dialogue in Pidgin and configure the Advanced protocol settings for your yahoo account.. substitute scs.msg.yahoo.com and filetransfer.msg.yahoo.com with localhost and change their port numbers to 5051 and 81 respectively.
3) This last method is the most complicated, it involves setting up what is basically a genuine tunnel between your mobile system and the remote SSH server, network connectivity can flow unfettered across this one tunnel.
Unfortunately this is moderately more complicated.. a tunnel involves the tun(4) device, routing table changes and other potentially confusing configuration changes.
$ ssh -N -f -w 0:0 firstname.lastname@example.com
The -w argument specifies a point-to-point tunnel, 0 indicates that ssh should bind to tun0, whereas 0 indicates the remote SSH servers tunnel device.
As I said, one notable problem is this functionality requires that the remote gateway be configured to act as a NAT gateway, this will require pf.conf(5) rules and some subtle changes to sshd_config(5) to allow such tunnelling, look for the PermitTunnel option.. it does not work in Match blocks, this unfortunately means that you'll need to allow root authentication if you have it disabled.
Both the servers tun device and your local one will need to be configured presuming they're created and the connection establishes successfully.. once you've confirmed that it is you can assign an IP address to the tunnel devices and then start figuring out routing.
On home.workstation, configure tun0 with an IP address and a /30 subnet (2 hosts):
$ sudo ifconfig tun0 inet 172.16.0.1 netmask 255.255.255.252
On the mobile system, do the same.. except use 22.214.171.124:
$ sudo ifconfig tun0 inet 172.16.0.2 netmask 255.255.255.252
This should at least establish a working tunnel between the two systems, but it's hardly everything that needs to be done.
I admit I haven't tested this specific method of tunnelling personally, but hopefully the fundamentals are outlined successfully.
Good luck, I look forward to seeing someone correct the plethora of mistakes I made here.
EDIT: jggimi is faster then me, considerably so.
There should be several guides online about setting things up with IPSec; for Windows, Linux, and various BSDs; OpenBSD also has a nice manuals that would help out in doing it: ipsec(4), ipsec.conf(5), ipsecctl(8), sasyncd(8), and isakmpd(8)
(I'm a little lacking in hardware for using such solutions, or I would add a thread to the guides forum if we don't already have one)
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These look like good reads. I read them before but now I will try to set it up
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APPLE VALLEY, Minn. (AP) — Hundreds of students are expected to participate Tuesday in the Minnesota Zoo's second annual American Sign Language Day.
It's part of the zoo's World Language Days series. Students will tour the Apple Valley zoo and learn facts about animals presented in sign language.
One-hundred presenting students will interpret at 30 animal exhibits, using costumes and props. Observing students will receive a "passport" where they tour the exhibits and get a stamp at each station.
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It is to McCoy Tyner's great credit that his career after John Coltrane has been far from anti-climatic. Along with Bill Evans, Tyner has been the most influential pianist in jazz of the past 50 years, with his chord voicings being adopted and utilized by virtually every younger pianist. A powerful virtuoso and a true original (compare his playing in the early '60s with anyone else from the time), Tyner (like Thelonious Monk) has not altered his style all that much from his early days but he has continued to grow and become even stronger.
Tyner grew up in Philadelphia, where Bud Powell and Richie Powell were neighbors. As a teenager he gigged locally and met John Coltrane. He made his recording debut with the Art Farmer-Benny Golson Jazztet, but after six months left the group to join Coltrane in what (with bassist Jimmy Garrison and drummer Elvin Jones) would become the classic quartet. Few other pianists of the period had both the power and the complementary open-minded style to inspire Coltrane, but Tyner was never overshadowed by the innovative saxophonist. During the Coltrane years (1960-1965), the pianist also led his own record dates for Impulse.
After leaving Coltrane, Tyner struggled for a period, working as a sideman (with Ike and Tina Turner, amazingly) and leading his own small groups; his recordings were consistently stimulating even during the lean years. After he signed with Milestone in 1972, Tyner began to finally be recognized as one of the greats, and he has never been short of work since. Although there have been occasional departures (such as a 1978 all-star quartet tour with Sonny Rollins and duo recordings with Stephane Grappelli), Tyner has mostly played with his own groups since the '70s, which have ranged from a quartet with Azar Lawrence and a big band to his trio. In the '80s and '90s, Tyner did the rounds of labels (his old homes Blue Note and Impulse! as well as Verve, Enja, and Milestone) before settling in with Telarc in the late '90s and releasing a fine series of albums including 2000's Jazz Roots: McCoy Tyner Honors Jazz Piano Legends of the 20th Century and 2004's Illuminations. In 2007, Tyner returned with the studio album McCoy Tyner Quartet featuring saxophonist Joe Lovano, bassist Christian McBride, and drummer Jeff "Tain" Watts. ~ Scott Yanow
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Heat oven to 425. Put the pan into the oven to heat while mixing the batter.
Mix the first five ingredients in a bowl until inportated. Add the flour little by little, making sure batter is smooth.
Remove pan or popover tin from oven (with care). Fill each cup 1/2 way.
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As you play Trine 2, even non-gamer passers-by will stop to remark on how gorgeous it looks as its visually delightful fairytale story comes to life on screen. Positively slathered with bright colors, amazing attention to detail, and beautiful lighting, it's a dreamlike world that takes you back to grandpa reading a fairytale bedtime story, except you get to play it and solve clever physics and platforming puzzles along the way. Read More »
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Japan's capital is a place of unfathomable size, endless variety and constant movement, but just below the surface of this futuristic megalopolis is a surprising and delightful sense of calm
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DAY TWO Local guide Shinji Nohara—a.k.a. the Tokyo Fixer— has offered to walk you through Tsukiji Fish Market, which requires prying your eyes open before 5 a.m. As you wander among acres of boat-fresh seafood, the affable Nohara dispenses insights while pausing occasionally to point out a monster-size lobster or an oncoming forklift. Predictably, you develop a hankering for fish and beeline it to Daiwa Sushi, where you wolf down a breakfast of shrimp, sea urchin and swordfish before riding to Tokyo's west side.
Soon you're idling down Omotesando, Tokyo's answer to the Champs-Élysées. Zelkova trees cast gentle shade on a procession of ultrastylish citizens who glide into designer boutiques and emerge looking even better than before. At the street's end is the colorful chaos of the Harajuku district, whose narrow, bustling pedestrian thoroughfare, Takeshita, is chockablock with pop-up fashion shops and boisterous teens dressed as horror-film extras and schoolgirl-styled kogals.
Near the iconic Laforet store and museum, with its wedding-band rooftop, you spot a stream of people heading down a side street to Eggs 'n Things, a spin-off of the Waikiki original that's become a popular local brunch spot. "I feel like I'm in Hawaii again!" exclaims an excitable young woman, as you grapple with a mountainous strawberry-and-cream pancake on the patio.
Bulging, you head toward the hallowed Meiji Shrine for a bit of downtime. Here, an enormous torii gate ushers you into a wide gravel pathway and 175 acres of dense forest, from which the rest of Tokyo can be neither seen nor heard. Devoted to the spirits of Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken, this Shinto shrine holds the city's prayers and wishes. You write yours on a small wooden plaque, called an ema, and tie it to a divine tree to be conveyed at the next morning's ceremony.
Now for a stroll around nearby Yoyogi Park, where you stare in slack-jawed appreciation at a troupe of giant-haired, leather-clad rockers dancing to Elvis. From there, you take the squishing-room-only JR loop-line train to the Shinjuku district and its twin-towered Metropolitan Government Building, once destroyed by Godzilla. Having ascended to the top, you watch Mount Fuji slide into dusk on one side, and Shinjuku flare into neon life on the other.
Dinner is a 20-minute walk northeast, at Cha Cha Hana. A preferred meeting spot for locals, this Kyoto-inspired eatery has a stone garden and warm wooden interior, and is known for putting nouvelle spins on traditional food. From a medley of nibbles you pick a beef and potato pot-au-feu, sticky grilled wheat cakes and kyoto miso, washed down with umeshu (plum wine) on the rocks.
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This year the Driven Award, sponsored by Lokar Performance Products, was presented by STREET RODDER Editorial Director and Editor Brian Brennan to the family of Joe Patrico Sr. for their late-father's immaculate full-fendered '32 Ford roadster. A longstanding member of the Mill Winders Car Club from Michigan, Joe spent plenty of time building a bevy of hot rods and customs since the mid-'50s. In the early '70s he answered a local ad for a bone-stock '32 Ford roadster, which turned out to be the ultimate garage find, however a deal couldn't be made with the owner. Over a decade passed and he had long forgotten about the car when a similar ad resurfaced. He went to the address, finding the roadster still parked in the exact same spot untouched from when he last saw it. He was finally able to make a deal with the owner's daughter and hauled his prize home.
Joe immediately disassembled the car with good friend Rich Rivard and began building his ultimate Deuce. The pair boxed the original frame and worked tirelessly assembling a rolling chassis with suspension parts from Lobeck's V8 Shop, including a triangulated four-link out back, and a 4-inch dropped axle and four-link up front. To capture a '70s-era feel, a set of Wheel Vintiques 15-inch Rallye wheels topped with BFGoodrich raised white letter rubber gets the message across. For plenty of punch, Joe had Tim Parkin of Marine City, Michigan, assemble a classic 409ci Chevy crowned with a Chevy Tri-power intake (from a 348ci V-8) breathing deep through Rochester carbs. Added dazzle comes from an Edelbrock air cleaner and Moon finned aluminum valve covers. Linked to a TH350 trans, power moves rearward through a Ford 9-inch rear filled with 3.43 gears. Focusing on the unmolested original body, Joe got busy by first completing any required bodywork and then set all the gaps to perfection. Working in his home garage with Dennis Drogash, the pair prepped the Deuce for paint and laid down a lustrous coating of Ferrari Red gloss in the shop's spray booth. The project then stalled till a few years ago when another good friend, Rich Parks entered the picture, working with Joe to complete the build, which included a traditional gray vinyl LeBaron Bonney interior, gauges from Classic Instruments, black loop carpet, and a stunning white ragtop by Jeff Lemke of Joe's Upholstery and Customizing in Ubly, Michigan.


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Billabong shares last traded at 73 cents. Photo: Glenn HuntBillabong directors were forced to cut short their Easter holiday break, meeting at the weekend to discuss two private equity bids pitched at the surfwear and sports apparel business that could bring a formal takeover proposal as early as Monday.
Billabong held a board meeting at the weekend where it is believed the strength and weaknesses of proposals from both its takeover suitors were discussed.
Despite markets being closed on Monday, there could be an announcement from Billabong to inform the market about the private equity offers and a decision by directors to either support one or reject both.
Billabong confirmed 10 days ago that the private equity suitors were still interested despite a sharp fall in its share price, before a trading halt was called after fears the potential buyers had walked away, leaving Billabong without a credible buyer.
Shares hit a low of 63¢ when the trading halt was called, against an indicative price of $1.10 per share put on the table by the takeover suitors.
Billabong has interest from two buyers: a team led by Billabong executive Paul Naude and Sycamore Partners, and the other by US retailer VF Corp and private equity group Altamont.
Billabong last traded at 73¢ and fears of a private equity walkout were further stoked when Credit Suisse published a base-case discounted cash flow valuation for the company of as low as 49¢.
But Credit Suisse said it would retain a $1.10 target price to reflect the likelihood of a takeover proceeding.
There has also been speculation that the final offer price from either of the private equity groups could be as a low as 80¢ to reflect recent trading performance by Billabong and worsening conditions in some markets.
It comes at a crucial time for Billabong as it faces tough trading conditions across most of its global markets and a recent breach of its banking covenants after writing off most of the value of its flagship Billabong apparel brand.
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Persian weddings typically happen in 2 stages. The first being the "Aghd" which is considered the ceremony where the bride and groom sign a marriage contract. The second stage is the reception called the "Jashn-e Aroosi' where a celebration and feasts take place which can last several days. Some of the traditions are featured below:
A scarf or shawl is held over the bride and groom's head throughout the ceremony by happily married female relatives.
The Sofreh-ye Aghd is a table on which many items are placed to represent many good things for the couple and to guard them from harm. Most notably is the mirror that is always placed on the table. The mirror which represents fate should be the way in which the groom sees his bride's face for the first time after she takes off her veil.
A bowl of gold coins representing health and prosperity is set out on the "Sofreh-ye Aghd".
A tray of multi-colored herbs and spices ( Sini-ye Aatel-O-Baatel) is also set out on the "Sofreh-ye Aghd" to guard the couple from evil. The seven herbs and spices are poppy seeds, wild rice, angelica, salt, nigella seeds, black tea and frankincense.
A copy of the couple's Holy Book is placed on the table as well to symbolize God's blessing for the couple.
A decorated flatbread adorned with nigella seeds symbolizes prosperity for the couple's life from there on out.
An assortment of sweets and pastries including the Persian staple Baklava is shared with the guests after the ceremony.
A basket of pomegranates and apples are placed on the table representing the hope for a joyous future.
Usually a wedding cake is a staple at most wedding receptions, but lately we have been seeing a trend of having different wedding deserts. The most common alternative to a wedding cake are cupcakes; they're easy to eat and can be easily arranged into a shape of a cake. Other alternatives include cheesecake, tiramisu, parfaits and a variety of assorted goodies! Here are a few photos of our favorite cake alternatives.
Golf/Country Clubs are ideal locations for weddings and receptions because of their versatility. You can decide to have an outdoor wedding on the greens or an indoor reception in the club itself. One thing that is a must: wedding photos on the fairway with it's sloping hills and abundance of greenery. Here are a few of our favorite photos taken at Golf/Country Club weddings!
DeLauren and Joe had a cowboy-themed engagement shoot in Dallas complete with a cowboy hat, boots and a lasso! They also took a few romantic shots in the Fort Worth Botanical Gardens letting their lush surroundings play a supporting role in their photographs. Visit our planning section to see other ideal spots for engagement photography is Dallas!
The topper for your cake is a great way to express who you are as a couple in style and personality. Finding the perfect mini-representation of you and your fiance is very easy nowadays with the variety of options out there now ranging from the traditional to the comical. Here are a few of our favorite cake toppers over the past couple of years we found to be unique and portray the couple very well!
We end our journey across this great country with the West coast! We bring you some of our favorite wedding portraits from Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego and Seattle. Check out the beaches of California and the lush greenery of Washington state. Wherever you live, we hope you have a Happy 4th of July weekend!
Aside from your dress, your wedding shoes are the best way to express your personality on your big day. You can opt to go the traditional route of matching white shoes, or you can be more daring and add a splash of color to make a bold statement. Whatever you choose, you are sure to find something that it uniquely you! Here are a few photos of our favorite traditional and non-traditional wedding shoes.
Winery weddings are very romantic and can lend themselves to some beautiful photography (and an ample amount of wine!). The usual rolling hills and lush greenery of wine country provides the perfect backdrop for a dream wedding ceremony. You can take the reception inside and celebrate among the many barrels of wine where you can practice the adage to "eat, drink and be merry". Be sure to visit our planning article on wine country weddings!
In honor of Father's Day this coming Sunday, we have compiled a few of our favorite father and daughter wedding portraits. The Father of the Bride usually has two major roles in the wedding: walking his daughter down the aisle and giving her away to the groom (which can be a bit emotional for dads), and the Father/Daughter dance.
This past weekend was Bridal Week in New York and the dresses that appeared on the runways were stunning! Bella Pictures has rounded up some of our favorite wedding photographs highlighting trends from Bridal Fashion Week and are excited to show you how to add a little bit of couture to your wedding.
Wedding dresses ranged from lacey sheaths with high necklines and plunging backs to frilly ball gowns. The emerging trends are a combination of stylish, classic and playful – we saw lots of ribbon bows and belts, lace on lace, feathers and delicate flower details.
Vera Wang, the queen of bridal, went against convention and showed spectacular red dresses. While we know that wearing a deep crimson or bright red wedding dress isn't necessarily a trend most brides want to follow, you can still take a page from the fashion magazines and add that pop of color to your wedding photography in other details, such as with your flowers or even your bridesmaid dresses.
Jenny Packham's designs were all about the Gatsby-inspired deco details: 1920's chic, flapper style beading - soft lines and a loose structure. We love this low-key, yet elegant, look which is easy to achieve with a straight silhouette.
Oscar de la Renta sent a show-stopping ball gown in chiffon, lace and organza down the runway, as well as traditional Spanish style lace gowns and strapless trumpet dresses.
Red wasn't the only color we were seeing this weekend. Lilac and purples, as well as various shades of grey, were also popular with the designers. Use these as accent colors to add a touch of elegance and trendiness to your wedding without going overboard.
Overall, it's a great time to be a bride – the styles and trends are so classic and beautiful, it will be easy to incorporate one or more elements into your wedding. Whether it's your dress or inspiration for other areas of your wedding, we look forward to seeing the final results. Share with us in the comments or on Bella Picture's Facebook page your wedding details and if any of this year's trends have made their way into your Big Day.
Not into the traditional wedding look? Take a tip from these trendy brides. They opted for an eye-catching birdcage veil - a short, lightweight and stylized alternative to the usual fabric veil and train.
Bridal headpieces come in all shapes and sizes, and birdcage veils (also known as visor veils) are no exception. These modern pieces hint at a vintage feel while still being cutting edge and can feature feathers, embroidery, flowers, and other embellishments. Some brides choose all-white birdcage veils to go with their wedding dress, while others add flare to their ensemble with color accents. Whatever bridal headpiece fits your style, you're sure to wow the crowd walking down the aisle.
To view other wedding photos by Bella Pictures, visit our Portfolio.
Along with wedding photography, engagement photography and wedding videography, Bella also offers bridal sessions. The bridal session is a photography shoot with the bride alone. It typically takes place a few months before the wedding. The purpose of the bridal session is to illustrate the elegance and beauty of the bride, in a private, relaxed setting. Many brides choose to wear their gowns for this session and use the session as a "test run" to verify that the accessories, hairstyle and makeup that they've chosen complement their dresses. Check out Amy's bridal session below! You can also check out Amy and Graham's wedding photos!
Along with wedding photography, engagement photography and wedding videography, Bella also offers bridal sessions. The bridal session is a photography shoot with the bride alone. It typically takes place a few months before the wedding. The purpose of the bridal session is to illustrate the elegance and beauty of the bride, in a private, relaxed setting. Many brides choose to wear their gowns for this session and use the session as a "test run" to verify that the accessories, hairstyle and makeup that they've chosen complement their dresses. Check out Bianca's bridal session below! Also check to see if Bella is available to shoot your bridal session!
Table settings endow your wedding theme with utmost exquisiteness. Elaborate table settings may compliment your wedding theme and colors, or may be set up to make a statement in and of itself. With so many color, crystal, and china combinations to choose from, its easy to make a table setting your own. Here are some of our favorite table setting photos!
The winner of VH1's Bridal Bootcamp was recently revealed and we would like to congratulate Amberly! For being the winner, Amberly won her dream wedding which included wedding photography by Bella Pictures. Check out what Amberly had to say about her experience with Bridal Bootcamp and what is was like working with Bella Pictures!
How was your experience with Bridal Bootcamp?
Bridal Bootcamp was the biggest challenge of my life and also one of the most rewarding. I grew a lot as a person from the experience.
Was there a moment when you thought about quitting the show?
There were several moments when I wanted to quit throughout the show but I just kept thinking about my fiance, family and friends and knew that I had to keep going.
Number of guests: 125
Wedding dress: Alvina Valenta
Bridesmaids dresses: Davids Bridal
Florist: ProFlowers
Cake: Ranch Catering
Hair and makeup: Rock-A-Betties Beauty Salon (El Cajon, CA)
Why did you choose the venue?
The El Cortez is a historical San Diego venue where the stars used to gather for dinner and drinks. It fit the "Old Hollywood" theme.
How did you and Ed meet?
We met at a "The Blvd", a local bar that I worked at at the time. He was a regular and I was the bartender.
How did Ed propose?
He proposed before going to dinner on our three year anniversary.
How was it working with Bella Pictures?
The pictures of the wedding were gorgeous and very artistic. I couldn't have imagined a more beautiful wedding album.
Using sparklers at your wedding are becoming an increasingly popular trend. Along with birdseed and bubbles, sparklers are a great way to celebrate the "spark" between the newlyweds. When you think of sparklers, you probably think of Fourth of July and celebrating America when you were a kid, but why not bring that sense of fun and excitement to one of the most important days of your life? They also make for some fun photographs!
The World Cup kicks off today and no matter what team you are rooting for, I think we can all agree that soccer (or futbol) is an exciting sport with die-hard fans. In honor of The World Cup, here is a soccer-themed wedding where both the bride and groom have a love for the game!
Here at Bella, we shoot a lof of gorgeous weddings steeped in Indian traditions from Hindu to Bengali ceremonies. Here are a few of our favorite photos of Indian weddings from the past couple of years. Visit our planning section to read more about Indian weddings traditions!
Getting to and from your wedding can be a stylish affair. It can range from the traditional limousine to the non-traditional speedboat! Here are a few of our favorite shots of fun and unique modes of transportation. Check out our planning section for more ideas for wedding transportation! Head over to our Facebook page and let us know the mode of transportation you are planning to use for your wedding day!
Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial start of summer for a lot of people. The long weekend lends itself for a perfect getaway to your favorite beach. In honor of this weekend, here are a few of our favorite beach wedding portraits!
Although it generally takes far less time for a groom to get ready than his bride, it is still a very important part of the Big Day. It is a time for the groom to bond with his groomsman and maybe have a drink to calm the nerves! He can always count on his Best Man to help him with that tricky tie and his mom to pin the boutineer just right. Make sure you plan enough time to capture both the bride and the groom getting ready, which is where a second photographer comes in handy. Check out the Bride's Edition!
There are many things to consider when choosing the jewelry you'll wear for your wedding with number one being the style of your dress. You definitely want to find something that compliments it well and doesn't outshine the dress. When choosing a necklace be aware of your neckline as some dress styles don't warrant a necklace. Another thing to consider are the colors in your wedding. Brides are increasingly stepping away from the traditional pearl or diamond jewelry and opting for colored stones that match their wedding colors. Whatever jewelry you choose to adorn yourself with, rest assured that you'll at least have your something old, something new, something borrowed or something blue!
In honor of Asian Pacific Heritage Month, here are a few of our favorite photos from weddings with Asian traditions; ranging from Chinese Tea Ceremonies to Thai Blessings. The majority of our Asian tradition photography comes from Chinese weddings, visit our planning section to read more about those traditions.
When planning your wedding day shot list with your photographer, make sure to let them know all of the details you want remembered, including your wedding rings! Here are a few creative ways to have your wedding rings photographed. Bright colors, textures and fun patterns in the background always help to capture your perfect ring shot. Check out our planning section for other must-have shots!
Here are some great photos from military weddings we have done over the past few years! If you happen to be planning a military themed wedding, be sure to check out our military wedding photography itinerary!
Here are some of our favorite wedding portraits that have a distinctly industrial and urban feel to them. The metal, wood and brick backdrops are a great juxtaposition to the elegance of their big day! Having your portraits done in an industrial style? Check out some of our tips!
Getting ready for your wedding is a very important part of your Big Day and should be photographed as such! See more tips on must-have Getting Ready shots!
We recommend having some of your portraits in black and white to achieve a timeless and classic look that will outlast all wedding photography trends!
The Lurie Garden | This beautiful spot in the heart of Millennium Park is great for colorful photos and perfect for spring engagements.
Cloud Gate | One of Chicago's most visited sites, this amazing structure is bound to offer you some great pictures and a fish eye view of the chicago skyline!
The Jay Pritzker Pavilion | This outdoor concert venue designed by Frank Gehry is a perfect place if you want photos with an industrial and modern feel to them.
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