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The National Retina Institute was established in March 1989 and, since its inception, has trained 44 (2 current) post-doctoral fellows in vitreoretinal surgery. This is a two-year medical and surgical fellowship conducted in an environment that combines cutting edge technology with compassionate care. Fellows selected for this program have completed a certified residency in ophthalmology and are board eligible ophthalmologists. Successful candidates are interviewed and selected through the ophthalmology fellowship matching program.
The primary goal of the fellowship is to provide comprehensive training in the medical and surgical management of vitreoretinal diseases. In addition to their clinical experience, fellows participate in major national clinical trials, development of new research studies, as well as the writing and presentation of manuscripts at major meetings. NRI fellows are prepared for their careers via educational sessions covering important areas of practice management.
The National Retina Institute is ACCME accredited for providing continuing medical education credits.
Mission Statement
To provide superior training in the medical and surgical management of vitreo-retinal diseases.
Program Overview
- Two-year comprehensive medical and surgical vitreo-retinal fellowship
- Broad exposure to diverse surgical techniques ranging from scleral buckling fundamentals to micro-incisional vitrectomy platforms
- Direct involvement of standard and novel approaches to treat vitreoretinal diseases
- Research requirement: Fellows are expected to publish a minimum of one scholarly article in an ophthalmology journal during fellowship. Fellows are strongly encouraged to present research findings at national meetings such as AAO, ARVO, and ASRS.
- Exposure to practice management concepts such as biling, coding, and resource utilizations
- Participation in Ophthalmology Fellowship Match Program.
All fellows receive training and mentoring by Drs. Vinod Lakhanpal, Joshua N. Steiner and Olga Shif. NRI fellows are trained in all aspects of vitreoretinal care as well as cutting-edge technologies including high-speed ICG video angiography, spectral-domain OCT, laser feeder vessel therapy, macular microperimetry, and innovative laser technologies including infrared and micropulse laser techniques.
Educational Program – Basic Curriculum
The National Retina Institute Fellowship program is a two-year training program that trains fellows to be comprehensive medical and surgical specialists in the area of vitreoretinal diseases and surgery.
The first year of fellowship emphasizes the development of the examination and diagnostic techniques required for the care of the vitreoretinal patient. During the first year the fellows are expected to review the primary source literature that provides a foundation for the evidence for treatment of retinal disease. This review is conducted independently and supplemented with tutorials with the attending physicians.
The second year of fellowship emphasizes continued development of clinical skills with particular attention given to management and therapeutic decision making. The second year fellow has progressively increasing responsibility for patient care in the clinic.
The National Retina Institute provides surgical training in basic and advanced surgical techniques. Hands-on surgical skills are introduced throughout the two years of training with increasing levels of fellow participation being introduced throughout the fellowship.
Fellows participate in clinical research throughout the fellowship. The National Retina Institute participates in many multi-center clinical trials. In addition the fellows design and conduct their own IRB approved research projects within the practice. An emphasis is placed on learning clinical research, methodology, and presentation skills.
Fellows are evaluated in a bi-annual review conducted by the attending physicians. The progress of the fellows is evaluated in the areas of medical knowledge, surgical skill, professionalism, and interpersonal skills. Feedback to fellows is also provided informally throughout the fellowship process.
Contact Information
Program Director: Vinod Lakhanpal, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Fellowship Coordinator: Ruth E. Classon
Telephone: (443) 921-4164
Fax: (410) 847-9240
E-mail: rclasson@natonalretina com.
Main Office
901 Dulaney Valley Road Suite 200, Towson, MD 21204-0603
Telephone: (410) 337-4500 | Fax: (410) 847-9240


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She meanders through the bar, looking for him. Is he the young brunette in the snappy sport coat? The suave middle-aged businessman? The dimpled crooner at the mic? Where, oh where, is Mr. Right?
She has her audition plan all worked out. When she sees a likely candidate, she asks him if he's single, if he's gay, and if he's working. If he passes the first battery of questions, she kisses him full on the mouth.
If the magic feeling doesn't hit her, she walks away.
In the end, using this highly questionable method, she finds Mr. Right, and wedding bells ring. Why? Because this was a movie. And Hollywood has done a number on us when it comes to defining passion, love and romance.
What comes to your mind when you hear the word "passion?"
Do you think of "flowers … chocolates … promises you don't intend to keep," like the little butler in Disney's "Beauty and the Beast?" Do you picture sweaty bodies driven by irresistible urges?
You may be surprised to learn that the root word for "passion" is the Latin patior, meaning "to suffer."
Originally, this word pointed to "the last suffering of the Savior" and described the final events leading up to Jesus' crucifixion.
The other word from the same root? Patience.
In The Broken Way, Ann Voscamp puts this together beautifully:
"Passion has much less to do with elation and much more to do with patience. Passion embraces suffering because there's no other way to embrace love. Love isn't about feeling good about others; love is ultimately being willing to suffer for others."
Well, now. That puts a whole different spin on this passion thing. For all of us.
Turns out passionate love is not a matter of trolling for someone who can make us happy. It's not even limited to the romantic and sexual love of a married couple.
Jesus never married, but when it comes to passion, he is our prime example. He laid down his life for those he loved. He did it in a thousand ways for his disciples long before he endured the cross.
And then he did it for all of us when he took the thirty-nine lashes and hung on that tree.
According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, besides the sexual/romantic piece, passion also means "intense, driving, or overmastering feeling or conviction … ardent affection … a strong liking or desire for or devotion to some activity, object, or concept."
Passion is not limited to couples; it's an emotion common to all human beings. We are created to care deeply, to give of ourselves , to live out of conviction.
This is as true for the celibate single as it is for the mother of young children. It's a dynamic between good friends as well as loving spouses.
So now it's Valentine's Day, the holiday most focused on romance. Maybe this year, you can take a fresh look at what love and passion really mean.
Maybe this is a good time to celebrate what and who you are passionate about — in other words, what and who you are willing to suffer for.
Maybe it's your husband or wife, but maybe you're a single parent, and it's about your deep desire to raise your children well. Or perhaps it's your ardent devotion to a cause that God has laid on your heart.
Or maybe your focus is on your passion for the One who originally defined and exemplified passion for you — your Savior and Lord, the lover of your soul.
Mr. Right pales by comparison, doesn't he?

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Friday, November 18, 2011
What has been the happiest moment of your life thus far?
Seriously? I'm supposed to pick A happiest moment?
Ain't gonna happen. Because there is no one happiest moment.
I was happy when my sister, the incomparable Izzybella was born. At last–a sister! And it was like we'd known each other for millennia, so that was awesome.
I was happy when my 1st grade teacher, Mrs. Gibson, told me that even though I was the youngest child in the class (5 instead of 6), I was her best reader. I probably preened and irritated everyone because that's the kind of kid I was. I sucked up compliments like a Dyson sucks up dirt.
I was happy when each professor I had in college asked if I were considering a major in his or her field. Well, each professor except the math professors, who tactfully pretended I didn't exist. I don't blame them. I suck at math.
I was happy when I graduated high school. I was over the moon happy when I graduated from university.
I was happy when I got cast in my first play in my 40s.
I was happy when, in my 2nd (and last) play, I could manipulate people and make them cry.
I was happy when I got married.
I was happy when I started work at CPS, and I was elated beyond all recognition to start my first job after leaving CPS, because there was no stress. Zero. It was what I needed at the time.
I was happy when I once again left the secretarial field to go to quality assurance, and now to operational controls.
I'm happy when I make art, and when I cook and bake, and when we have people over for dinner.
I'm happy when I spend time with my sister and my best friends.
I'm happy when my stepmonster hugs me and says, "juby" and I know that means to be careful because she loves me, even if she doesn't say it very often.
I'm happy when I step on the scale and see another pound has gone, or when I try on an article of clothing and it looks beyond fantastic on me.
I like being happy.


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Mr Eddie celebrates Halloween in style with a top 9 count down of the most frequently collected "loser candy" from his days of Trick or Treating… (You know, from last year, dhlee!)
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Should I Toon In? Gravity Falls
Should I Toon In? Gravity Falls
Greetings all, make sure you have your rucksacks packed with disposible cameras, garlic, and magnifying glasses because we're going to be taking a trip out to Gravity Falls, Oregon. Why would we want to go to Gravity Falls you might ask? Because that's the setting of the newest cartoon on the Disney Channel and that's also the show I'll be taking a look at on this edition of Should I Toon In!


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A man has been arrested in the kidnapping case of a missing college student in Alabama.
Police took 30-year old Ibraheem Yazeed into custody in Florida early Friday morning.
The Auburn Police Department identified Yazeed as a suspect in the October 23rd disappearance of 19-year-old Aniah Blanchard.
Investigators say he was at the same location where Blanchard was last seen…
And they believe he is involved in taking her against her will.
Yazeed had been out on bond for separate charges of attempted murder and kidnapping.
Police have not said how they found Yazeed in Florida or how he got the injuries you see here in his mugshot.


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Technical Assistance regarding concessions contracts for LNG Port Infrastructure – Mozambique
Client: RVO Netherlands Period: 2015-2016 Project description: Mozambique is on [...]
Client: RVO Netherlands Period: 2015-2016 Project description: Mozambique is on [...]
This major port development project is a good example of the unique and complete package of port related consultancy services provided by PCR experts.
The Port of Belize is seeking expansion possibilities for mainly the export of their agricultural products such as raw sugar, banana's, wheat, maize, beans. In parallel the port will import fertilizer, liquids (gasoline, diesel) and heavy project cargo in growing quantities.
In 2011, the Urea and Ammonia plant in Arzew – Algeria - will become operational and will start with the export of about 0.8 million ton of anhydrous ammonia and 1.3 million ton of urea per year. The ammonia will be transported via a pipeline to Bethioua port and loaded in vessels. The urea will be transported from the production plant to the port using bulk trucks over a distance of about 11 km.
Feasibility study for the construction of a jetty structure in the Bonny river for the unloading of cryogenic/pressurized LPG. The jetty had to be capable of handling vessels in the range of 5,000 to 50,000 DWT.


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Q.1) Name the travel company, which has been signed an agreement with Madhya Pradesh government to jointly promote homestays in the state.
a) Yatra.com
b) SOTC.com
c) Goibibo.com
d) Expedia.com
e) None of these
Q.2) Which state has started its first cashless transaction services at District Pulwama Hospital?
a) Gujarat
b) Maharastra
c) Karnataka
d) Jammu & Kashmir
e) Odisha
Q.3) Pakistan forwarded the invitation to India to resolve the Indus Water Treaty (IWT), India is set to participate in the meeting of Permanent Indus Commission. The meeting held at _____
a) Karachi
b) Lahore
c) Islamabad
d) Peshawar
e) Multan
Q.4) Name the place, U.S.- based VSoft Technologies, which is in an expansion mode, is planning to set up a software development centre.
a) Vijayawada
b) Tirupati
c) Nellore
d) Hyderbad
e) Amaravati
Q.5) Which state government to introduce Sanskrit as a compulsory subject till Class VIII has evoked sharp criticism from students organizations?
a) Andra Pradesh
b) Telangana
c) Gujarat
d) Maharastra
e) Assam
Q.6) Name the new chief of SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) elected to the post of the Secretary General.
a) Amjad Hussein B Sial
b) Ahmed Saleem
c) Arjun Bahadur Thapa
d) Sheel Sharma
e) Q.A. Rahim Anjal
Q.7) Which country has been announced that it will reintroduce compulsory military service starting this summer to respond to global security challenges?
a) Japan
b) Sweden
c) Pakistan
d) India
e) Russia
Q.8) Name the private sector lender hit the overseas debt market with a $500-million dollar-denominated bond issue.
a) Axis Bank
d) ICICI Bank
c) HDFC Bank
d) Federal Bank
e) Lakshmi Vilas Bank
Q.9) Which among the following steel companies has recently entered into the defence manufacturing sector?
a) Tata Steel
b) Vedanta Steel
c) Bajaj Steel
d) Essar Steel
e) Jindal Steel
Q.10) Which of the following submarines being built in India, conducted its maiden test-firing on an anti-ship missile in the Arabian Sea.
a) INS Khanderi
b) INS Karanj
c) INS Vela
d) INS Kalvari
e) INS Viraat
Q.11) Which university among the following bagged 'Visitor's Award for Best University of 2017'?
a) Birla Institute of Technology and Science
b) Jawaharlal Nehru University
c) University of Hyderabad
d) Guru Nanak University
e) Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
Q.12) Name the cricketer who wrote the book 'Numbers Do Lie'?
a) Aashish Nehra
b) Suresh Raina
c) Aakash Chopra
d) Virat Kohli
e) Yuvaraj Singh
Q.13) Who among the following Tennis top rankers was being defeated by Evgeny Donskoy ranked at 116th position?
a) Andy Murray
b) Novak Djokovic
c) Rafael Nadal
d) Pete Sampras
e) Roger Federer
Q.14) 'World Wildlife Day' which was celebrated on March 3rd every year. What is the theme for 'World Wildlife Day – 2017"?
a) "The future of wildlife is in our hands",
b) "Listen to the young voices"
c) "It's time to get serious about wildlife crime"
d) "Protect wildlife save nature"
e) None of these
Q.15) National Defence Day Observed on _____ ?
a) March 3
b) March 4
c) March 5
d) March 2
e) March 6


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A simple summer combination
August 7, 2010
Strawberries are summer, swollen by warm showers, deep red bulbs suspended close to the soil. The true strawberry season runs from June to August and although most supermarkets sell only one, commercially optimised, variety if you search a bit wider you'll find a wide range of the beautifully aromatic, carnal berries. For a fine morning juice we combined a dozen delicious strawberries with four class II clementines. The soft warm sweetness of the berries blended with the cheap, imported, clementine's tarty sweetness to create a subtly fresh and light juice with the colours of a summer sunset.
12 Strawberries
4 Clementines
Put through Matstone single-auger masticating juicer
380ml bottle, bought for approx 17 SEK in convenience shop at Stockholm Centralstation, Sweden, July 2010
Ingredients: Freshly pressed orange juice (85%), crushed strawberries (15%).
Brämhult's juices are, apparently, popular across Sweden and Finland. This particular juice was amongst the cheapest not-from-concentrate bottled juices available in many shops but looks quite good on the shelf, robust, modern and with a slight sheen of honesty. Underneath the brand name, at the front of the label is printed, in a scruffy handwriting style font, 'Instead of juicing yourself'. Also on the label is a message to consumers, 'Because our juices are fresh goods, they only keep for 18 days.' A genuinely pure, fresh juice is a rarity in shops. The sell-by date, when read with the 18 day claim, suggested this juice had been made in the previous four days to purchase. Pretty fresh so far, but how did it taste?
The juice, chilled from the shop, presented itself as unusually watery for a fresh juice, low on sweetness and also strong flavours. The oranges represented as quite bitter, perhaps not that ripe or not from one of the more fructose rich varieties. They were not sweetened very much by the strawberries, the berry flavour joined in but as part of the orange juice, not as its own separate hit of summer sunshine. The result was a conservative, effectively refreshing blend. The juice left a pleasant aftertaste and, once warmed up by summer sun, the flavours of the fruit became slightly clearer with the strawberries singing a bit louder in the heat, although the heat didn't thicken up the consistency of the liquid. While this product may be an alternative to making your own juice, I find it hard to believe that the same fruit, juiced freshly, wouldn't provide a more rounded, rich flavour and texture. Despite it's lack in providing sensual luxury this was, overall, a very decent juice from a brand we'll keep an eye on.


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Salisbury Celebrates Canada Day 2019!
Join us in celebrating Canada Day 2019 at beautiful Highland Park!
MONDAY, JULY 1st FROM 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Events to Take Place at Highland Park (29 Highland Drive), Weather Permitting, or at
the Municipal Building (56 Douglas Street) if the weather does not cooperate.
Flag-Raising Ceremony & Marching of the Colours
Free Barbecue & Canada Day Cake
Face-Painting & Games
Colouring Contest (page):
Drop off your entry in the Village Office drop-box before June 28th. You could win a prize!
All colouring contest entries will be displayed at the Municipal Building.
Presentation of prizes will take place during the Canada Day Celebration.
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High Desert Visions Original Photo Cards by Linda Compton
Photographer and best selling author Linda Compton and High Desert Visions now offer you high quality affordable art cards of nature scenes, wildflowers and wild birds.
Photographer and best selling author Linda Compton and High Desert Visions now offer you high quality affordable art cards of nature scenes, wildflowers and wild birds.
Metal prints are a fairly new art medium, so it's natural to wonder just what they are and how they're made. This application preserves photos by utilizing a unique printing process. Colored dyes are actually infused directly into sheets of aluminum, which have been specially coated and cut to size. You could say that photography involves the art of capturing an image while printing employs the science of presenting what was captured. And today the options and possibilities are nearly endless.
Book copies can be personalized upon request. Signed photo books make a great gift for the nature lovers in your life. Send us an email via this form.
"Look deep into Nature, and then you will understand everything better." In eleven simple words Albert Einstein issues an irresistible invitation, reveals a sweeping truth, and gives us a profound way to comprehend fundamental aspects of ourselves and our world. To look deeply is to grasp more fully. To observe and experience Nature this way is to better understand all that is. Nature is the supreme purveyor of understanding if we will but observe its lessons and recognize its truths. From Nature we draw the life-sustaining air that we breathe, obtain our water and food and everything essential to our survival and well-being. Through the Laws of Nature, our Creator also provides the possibility of endless inspiration and regenerative growth. Winged Gifts of Grace: Wild birds & Spirited musings for Life's journey, is a book of color photographs, accompanied by quotes and short essays. Through her images Linda Compton seeks to share the wonder of Nature. She aspires - visually - to enthusiastically tug on your sleeve and say, "Oh wow, look at this!" With her words she hopes to enliven the reader's sense of wonder and joy by sharing thought-provoking reflections, paradigm-shifting nudges, bits of hard-won wisdom and inspiration.
Through these Hummingbird images, each taken in New Mexico, Linda seeks to share the wonder of Nature and Creation's grand design. The book also contains reflections and quotes which will deepen your understanding, advance your Nature gazing and heighten your sense of wonder on the journey.
Through her images of wild animals, birds and naturescapes from around the American Southwest, Linda Compton seeks to share the wonder of Nature. Feeling as if these sightings and encounters are truly gifts of grace, she aspires - visually - to enthusiastically tug on your sleeve and say, "Oh, wow, look at this!" Through her reflections, Scripture verses, and various inspirational quotes, she hopes to deepen the reader's understanding and sense of awe for the laws of Nature and God's grand design The book offers thought-provoking reflections, paradigm-shifting nudges, and bits of hard-won wisdom to help ease, inform and enliven the journey.
Through these wading and shorebird full-color images, Linda Compton seeks to share the wonder of Nature and Creation's grand design. Believing these sightings are gifts of grace, she aspires to visually tug on your sleeve and say, "Wow, look at this." The book also contains reflections and quotes which will deepen your understanding, advance your Nature gazing and heighten your sense of wonder.
This is the book I wish I'd read before starting a home business, but couldn't find. So I wrote it for you. You'll get a candid, inside look at the strengths, commitment, and mindset needed to succeed. You'll understand the challenges and rewards awaiting you; and discover whether or not Network Marketing is right for you. If it isn't, you will have clarity and powerful insights into how to cultivate and benefit from a positive, abundant mindset for life.
This book tells how to access a timeless, regenerative power which God is perennially and persistently extending to each of us in every moment. We seek stillness atop a whirling planet and silence amid the din of days. Ours is a dialectical existence. We live an amphibious life in a both/and world. Thankfully, we are designed and equipped to live in two worlds. But these worlds are not land and water: they are flesh and spirit. We are forever navigating between one reality and an equally real, compellingly commensurate opposite. Miracles are not only within reach, we can pursue them with the predictability of the Law of Cause and Effect. Given that, this book is also akin to a multi-dimensional treasure map, which reveals the ever-present, life-transforming, healing power of the Psalms.
All books available through Amazon or Blurb. Signed copies available from the author. Click on the image for more information.


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Events for September 14, 2019
Events Search and Views Navigation
2:45 pm
14th September – Paint & Prosecco at The Perch Rooftop Bar, Belfast
What your ticket includes:
* All art equipment (apron, easel, paints, paintbrushes plus a canvas that you get to take home with you!)
* Step by step instruction with our local artist
* 2 Glasses of prosecco! (or a non-alcoholic drink if you prefer)
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Long-Term Effects of Changes in Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Body Mass Index on All-Cause and Cardiovascular Disease Mortality in Men: The Aerobics Center Longitudinal Study
Document Type
Subject Area(s)
Public Health
Background - The combined associations of changes in cardiorespiratory fitness and body mass index (BMI) with mortality remain controversial and uncertain.
Methods and Results - We examined the independent and combined associations of changes in fitness and BMI with all-cause and cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality in 14,345 men (mean age 44 years) with at least 2 medical examinations. Fitness, in metabolic equivalents (METs), was estimated from a maximal treadmill test. BMI was calculated using measured weight and height. Changes in fitness and BMI between the baseline and last examinations over 6.3 years were classified into loss, stable, or gain groups. During 11.4 years of follow-up after the last examination, 914 all-cause and 300 CVD deaths occurred. The hazard ratios (95% confidence intervals) of all-cause and CVD mortality were 0.70 (0.59-0.83) and 0.73 (0.54-0.98) for stable fitness, and 0.61 (0.51-0.73) and 0.58 (0.42-0.80) for fitness gain, respectively, compared with fitness loss in multivariable analyses including BMI change. Every 1-MET improvement was associated with 15% and 19% lower risk of all-cause and CVD mortality, respectively. BMI change was not associated with all-cause of CVD mortality after adjusting for possible confounders and fitness change. In the combined analyses, men who lost fitness had higher all-cause and CVD mortality risks regardless of BMI change.
Conclusions - Maintaining or improving fitness is associated with a lower risk of all-cause and CVD mortality in men. Preventing age-associated fitness loss is important for longevity regardless of BMI change.
Publication Info
Published in Circulation, Volume 124, Issue 23, 2011, pages 2483-2490.
Lee, D-C., Sui, X., Artero, E. G., Lee, I-M., Church, T. S., McAuley, P. A., ... Blair, S. N. (2011). Long-term effects of changes in cardiorespiratory fitness and body mass index on all-cause and cardiovascular disease mortality in men: The Aerobics Center Longitudinal Study. Circulation,124(23), 2483-2490.
© Circulation, 2011, American Heart Association


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Friday, February 28, 2014
Sketch Daily
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Labels: Artist for Hire, concept art, Egon, Films, Ghostbusters, Harold Ramis, illustration, King of Pop, Musician, Prince, Sketch Daily, twitter
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Another Sketch Daily piece. Topic was mermaid, I was going to do some crazy and funny stuff, but since I don't do very many cute drawings, I said c'mon man take that challenge. Feeling pretty good about this one. Anytime I draw a female character and she isn't ugly on accident, success!!!
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Labels: Artist for Hire, concept art, cute, illustration, mermaid, pinup, sketch_daily, twitter, visual development
Monday, February 17, 2014
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Labels: Action Packed, Character Design, concept art, design, Grady Williams, Griffin, illustration, Mythology, sketch_daily, visual development
Sunday, February 16, 2014
Jackalope meet Jackal-lope.
Another Sketch Daily topic Jackalope. Didn't get to many in this week, too much work to do, and life.
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Labels: #daily_sketch, concept art, Funny, Grady Williams, humor, Jackalope, sketch_daily, twitter
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
sherlock holmes
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Labels: #daily_sketch, Artist for Hire, cartoon, concept art, Fun, Funny, Grady Williams, humor, illustration, Inked, jetpens, Pun, Sherlock Holmes, visual development
Friday, February 7, 2014
Prince of Thieves
A little robin hood sketch for sketch dailies! In case you didn't know, Robin Hood is not playing games today!
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Labels: #dailysketch, blackwing pencil, Color adjust, concept art, drawing, Grady Williams, illustration, Photoshop, Robin Hood, Sepia, Sketch Daily, sketch_daily, visual development
She ain't playing!
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Labels: #dailysketch, drawing, female warrior, Grady Williams, joan of arc, sketch_daily, twitter, woman
Monday, February 3, 2014
Talk about pirates! AAAARGH!
Another sketch daily post. Blackbeard turned to a different type of piracy, old habit are hard to kill! Hahahaha!
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Labels: blackbeard, concept art, Digital, fry's, Funny, Grady Williams, humor, illustration, piracy, pirate, sketch, Sketch Daily, twitter
Sunday, February 2, 2014
Jessica Rabbit got a job!
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Labels: Artist, concept art, Cool World, design, Grady Williams, illustration, Jessica Rabbit, Sketch Daily
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Member No: #46470Joined: Oct 11 2016
Location: Cambridge
Once upon a time .... the C4 Pic/Grand Pic and the Peugeot 3008/5008 were spiritually similar. Then the Peugeots went all chunky and SUV'ish except for no 4WD.
Now Citroen has launched the C5 aircross. Looking at the specs, the size, drive train and pricing is very close to the C4 Pic, and it even has separate rears seats. So a Peugeot 3008 with a bit more load space flexibility.
If I was up for spending almost £30k on a new car, its more likely to be the C5 Aircross than a C4 Pic, but in the real world I wouldn't want to spend anything like that.
Which makes me think. Model numbers are more about marketing than floorpans these days - the C4 Cactus was really a bulky C3 when it appeared and could easily be re-branded just as "the Citroen Cactus" The C5 Aircross and the 7 seater version which will surely follow drains the life and purpose from the C4 Pic range and suddenly C4 is no more.
C2 and C6 have gone, C5 went but has returned, C1-C3-C5 plus oddites like Cactus Berlingo perhaps?
Buy now while stocks last???? Run-out bargains due soon? Forum renamed C4ownersand afewotherthingsabitlikeC4s.org......Who knows.
Member No: #52640Joined: Dec 05 2018
Location: Galway, Ireland
|I had a strange observation when I went to Peugeot Citroen Dealer in Galway. I saw just Peugeot cars in showroom and no Citroen. Does it mean Peugeot just want to promote their brand and slowly phase out sister unit Citroen....
Member No: #27768Joined: Oct 13 2012
Location: Hove
|Are Citroen targeting the agricultural market with 720mm wheels?
Member No: #46470Joined: Oct 11 2016
Location: Cambridge
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Round here (Cambridge) the Citroen dealer network has crumbled. 2 gone, nearest one left is miles away. Fortunately one became an authorized service agent so you can get warranty work done.
In the motor trade mag survey of how satisfied dealers are with their manufacturer, Citroen gets very low ratings.
I think there are 4 reasons. Citroen tech support on ICE is rubbish, leaving dealers with grumbly customers and no way to resolve. The forced separation of Citroen and DS showrooms (planned back when DS3 actually sold in volume) split the profitable brand away unless the dealer invested ££££ in separate facilities - those that did found DS doesn't sell in anything like economic volumes. Citroen now sell a lot through 'Citroen owned' outlets like Robins and Day so presumably they get better deals and margins than stand alone dealers, plus they plan to invest in online sales. Finally, if you look at the model range they are about 2 years behind the curve: Peugeot got 2008 long before Citroen got C3 Aircross, 3008 SUV long before C5 Aircross. Citroen dealers have nothing to sell against the volume Golf/Focus/Astra now C4 has gone, Cactus is great but won't win many mainstream buyers, and now Vauxhall is in PSA they have new versions of PSA floorpans and drivetrains which will eke even more business away.
So yes - I can understand a dealer focusing on the Peugeot brands.
Member No: #82Joined: Jan 22 2007
Location: Hoylake
I agree with what's being said. My local Citroen dealer became more corporate and de-personalised, and frankly, gave me increasing amounts of BS when I spoke to them about servicing. They told me to forget Michelin tyres and get some unheard cheap brand that would get me through the MoT. I was about to make a 4,000+ mile journey to the Algarve. I wanted premium tyres. So off I went to CostCo.
The final insult was when I asked about part ex and cars on their forecourt. The salesman would only talk about a new DS5..... I now own a Skoda Estate.
I'm not saying the customer is king but ignoring whatever s/he is saying will drive business away.
Member No: #19238Joined: Apr 12 2011
Location: Cambridgeshire
Yes, they've got a strange product range and some very odd decisions with dealerships. I suppose the product range is probably not that different to the 60's when you had the smaller cars nailed, larger cars nailed and a lack of a family hatch - I love the Cactus, pre and post facelift, but a car based on the decade old C3Picasso chassis to fight the family corner when the lack of a car that sits on the 308 chassis (introduced in 2013) seems criminal to me - of course there is the Spacetourer but that's not really the point.
If I owned a Citroen I don't know where I'd go to my closest dealer is a poorly thought of chain, Duxford is now service only and in the hands of EMG (...eugh...) so it's much further afield.
I have been thinking of replacing my A2 with a Cactus, so might be back in the fold at some point!
Member No: #574Joined: Jul 08 2007
Location: Dorset
I thought the old Cactus was C3 based and the new version C4 based. I can't say I'm surprised that the C5 Aircrosser is being viewed as A C4P replacement. It seems that MPVs have had their day,
If you consider the C4GP, it was first introduced in very late 2006, facelifted after ~3 years in 2010, then this replaced by the current version after 3 years in 2013, and then facelifted after 3 years in 2016. It is now nearly 3 years since the facelift and is probably on borrowed time. The current range after its name change has a slight smell of run-out, but not named Edition or Platinum.
I am wondering what to replace mine with in a year or two. We have looked at the 3008 and 5008; my wife actually likes them, but isn't enamoured with the colour. She thinks it is big, but the 5008 is only marginally longer than a C4GP. Looks like we may have to consider one, or the C5 Aircross. It will be interesting to see if there is a 7 seat version (Don't need the seats but I like the extra luggage space!)
Member No: #19238Joined: Apr 12 2011
Location: Cambridgeshire
The 3008 and 5008 are hugely expensive, either to buy or finance - it clearly isn't an issue though as they shift them! I suspect there will be a 7-seat C5 Aircross coming along at some point.
The facelifted Cactus is still the same car underneath as the old one
Member No: #574Joined: Jul 08 2007
Location: Dorset
FrankBullitt wrote ...
The 3008 and 5008 are hugely expensive, either to buy or finance - it clearly isn't an issue though as they shift them! I suspect there will be a 7-seat C5 Aircross coming along at some point.
The facelifted Cactus is still the same car underneath as the old one
Makes sense. It's just I remember seeing the review of the new version in the Daily Express. As their writer isn't always known for accuracy........
Member No: #574Joined: Jul 08 2007
Location: Dorset
I have downloaded the brochure for the C5 Aircross. This is the first time I have seen the new fuel consumption figures.Taking as an example, the Puretech 130 manual, the figures are
Low 8.5-8.0 litres/100km (33.4-35.5mpg)
Medium 7.1-6.2 litres/100km (39.9-45.9mpg)
High 6.3-5.5 litres/100km (44.6-51.4mpg)
Extra High 7.8-6.7 litres/100km (36.4-42.1mpg)
Combined 7.7-6.4 litres/100km (36.6-44.2mpg)
I am not entirely sure what this is supposed to mean, apart from that the figures are supposed to indicate 'real world' figures.I'm not sure what low, medium high and extra high mean, as it seems odd that the figures get better from low to high, then get worse for extra high. I assume that they refer to speed, high being driving at ~60mph, and extra high at, say, 80mph.
Could anyone shed any light on this while I search Google!
EDIT. Found this. Low speed is City driving, but no definition of medium, high or extra high.
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Member No: #19238Joined: Apr 12 2011
Location: Cambridgeshire
Vauxhall explain it really well, the table 2/3 of the way down this page gives some useful info;
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Member No: #574Joined: Jul 08 2007
Location: Dorset
Thanks for that. Clarifies things nicely.
Member No: #574Joined: Jul 08 2007
Location: Dorset
We went to the dealers today to have a first look at the C5 Aircross. I'm not sure which trim level it was, but it had a sunroof and 19" wheels. It was an auto. I wasn't particularly impressed. The electric seats didn't seem to go low enough for my liking. My view out of the windscreen was compromised by a low top screen edge. Being used to the C4GP and C3 screen I found it a little claustrophobic. I liked the opening sunroof, but I would be very uncomfortable in the rear due to limited legroom with the front seat set for me, and I don't have long legs. We are really spoilt for legroom in the C4GP. The sunroof also considerably compromises the rear headroom (short legs, long back). The boot space was good with a space-saver spare, and plenty of storage for odds and ends below the solid floor.
All in all, I think it is doubtful that I would buy a C5 Aircross unless a 7 seat version comes along. If I had to replace the C4GP with a Citroen, it would probably be a C3 Aircross, but my probable choice would be a Peugeot 5008. Added bonus is that Mrs Routemaster likes it, apart from the dull colour palette!
Member No: #46470Joined: Oct 11 2016
Location: Cambridge
A dealer - luxury. None round here.
......apart from the dull colour palette!
Cost of anything other than the one cheap colour they do - about £600. Cost of professional vinyl wrap, about £1500. So how about ordering base boring colour and spending a few £££ more on (say) lime green or orange.....zebra stripes......'dazzle' ships camouflage..... rusty rust .... oh the possibilities.
Member No: #2617Joined: Mar 02 2008
Location: Essex
I really cannot understand Peugeot with their particular range of dull colours for the 5008 (apart from the blue that is only available on the 5008). The 3008 has a much better selection of brighter external colours. I'm on my second brand new 3008 GT 180 diesel now (in just 18 months). The first one was in lovely Sunset Copper and now Ultimate Red, which I'm very pleased with. The EAT8 is a lovely improvement over the EAT6, which was already smooth. The Focal stereo and full leather is also fantastic.
Having been a real French car fan for many years, I considered the Peugeot 5008, but found its side on proportions looked a bit odd and stuck with another new 3008. Although the 5008 and 3008 appear very expensive (on their list prices), certainly my experience of the new diesels, there are some very big discounts available with certain dealers, especially close to the end of the month.
Just like Citroen, Peugeot have just started silently tweaking 3008 and 5008 specs, with interior LED ambient lighting being reduced, whilst prices increase.
The PSA dealer rationalisation has also resulted in long journeys to typically useless dealers (for post sales service). My local Citroen dealer still survives, but gave up sales due to Citroen demands for massive investment. I'd rather trust them to look after my car, but it's not really feasible, given warranty and lack of ability to plug in my Peugeot for diagnosis.
The Citroen range and in particular the new C5 Aircross is all very odd at present. It's a quirky looking car and I'm unclear how it fits into the whole range. I'm really not sure Citroen know either! The DS3 Crossback looks very interesting.
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Max Hellenberger
Max is a ball of spunk... which is ironically enough, one of her favorite terms. If Addison was outgoing, Max is that but four times as much. She's very straight to the point and is never shy about much of anything. Also hugging for Max can sometimes involve all limbs. She's originally from Tailsteak's concluded comic Leftover Soup.
|First Appearance: #61 - The Incident 2
|Last Appearance: #128 - The Eco Warriors 3
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Riley Walker
Riley lives and breathes video games. So it was no surprise to his father that very early on, he declared that he would pursue a career in professional gaming. Lance being a supportive father, encouraged his son to follow his dream. His only request was to make sure that he had a plan B. Thankfully for Riley, said plan B wasn't necessary in the end and he was able to make a modest living doing various events, tournaments, and livestreams.
|First Appearance: #103 - Hobby Hunting 3
|Last Appearance: #104 - Hobby Hunting 4
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Roxanne Smith
A regular in the protesting scene, Roxanne is an avid advocate for women's rights, animal rights, the environment and dismantling capitalism. The latter is a constant weight of irony for her since she typically toils in a department store.
She's kind of aloof when it comes to what she wants to do with her life in the long term. She's always been a "Here and now" kind of person. She only just recently began planning for the future after coming to terms with some things in her life. Her goal is to become a scientist like Abby Sciuto from NCIS.
|First Appearance: #4 - Humble Beginnings 4
|Last Appearance: #110 - A Change of Pace 4
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Sebastian Okada
Bartender and flirt extraordinaire. Sebastian has always prided himself in being a people-person, which tends to come in handy behind a bar. Originally Sebastian had intended to become a chemist but his ambitions changed when he went to a bar one day and developed a romantic relationship with the bartender there.
Although the relationship didn't last, his passion for mixing drinks stayed and he decided to switch careers and focus on becoming a fully licensed bartender. He often says there's very little difference between chemistry and mixology.
|First Appearance: #39 - The Wedding 4
|Last Appearance: #120 - All You Need is Love 5
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Shin Jun
Former lead guitarist in the band Mercy's Fist, Shin was an unapologetic, brash sex symbol. Heavily influenced by Heather, he cared very little for the consequences of his actions and was responsible for a lot of broken hearts. After realizing that he didn't like what he had become, he severed ties with the band and moved back into his former home town.
Along with Heather and Zoey, he was best friends with John and they would hang out and jam together all the time. Shin prefers more of a mellow and acoustic sound opposed to his time with Mercy's Fist. He also enjoys sailing and fishing. So much in fact that he actually lives on a yacht with the money he's saved.
|First Appearance: #77 - The Ex 2
|Last Appearance: #125 - A Test of Friendship 5
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Tommy Pantusso
Tommy is the lead guitarist and vocalist for The Breman Avenue Experience. He's a very mellow guy with a relaxed view on most everything. When not doing band-related activities, he loves enjoy more recreational types of activities. The kind that tends to happen with lots of smoke and relaxed half opened eyes.
Weed. Tommy likes doing weed a lot.
|First Appearance: #53 - The Beach 6
|Last Appearance: #82 - The Ex 7
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Yosha is the mysterious cool guy of the group, not much is known about him. What little we know about him includes: He's a part of a band, he moonlights as a lifeguard and he has a SWEET Jewfro.
He's a man of very little words with a surprising amount of knowledge as well as connections in various places. There's a rumor going around that he's some sort of government informant or secret agent. These rumors have yet to be confirmed.
|First Appearance: #4 - Humble Beginnings 4
|Last Appearance: #99 - The Tracker 3
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Zoey Tucker
When she performed as a bassist for Mercy's Fist, her personality was wild, in-your-face and unapologetic. In reality, Zoey is much more reserved. She enjoys classic rock and would much rather have a quiet evening plucking away at her guitar. She also has a bit of a nerdy side, one she typically indulges in with very close friends.
|First Appearance: #77 - The Ex 2
|Last Appearance: #125 - A Test of Friendship 5
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Top CapitaLand News of 2017
2017 was a record year for CapitaLand in many ways. Thank you for being a part of this journey with us!
In our recent 2017 Year in Review campaign on Facebook, we did a major #throwback to the top 12 CapitaLand news of 2017. We received overwhelming support from you guys who voted for your favourites - the CapitaLand moments that were the most memorable for you.
So here's presenting the top 3 CapitaLand moments, voted by YOU!
1. CapitaLand marks milestone as China's foreign developer with the largest portfolio of integrated developments with 4 new openings
User generated photos of Raffles City Hangzhou, China on Instagram:
2. Funan experiential showsuite anticipates groundbreaking 2019 opening, with Ascott investing S$170mil in lyf Funan Singapore
User generated photos of Funan Showsuite, Singapore on Instagram:
3. CapitaLand sets 1mil sqm record with the opening of the largest mall in Suzhou, China
User generated photos of Suzhou Center Mall, China on Instagram:
As a quick recap, here are all 12 CapitaLand news of 2017.
Future of Live, Work and Play
Building real estate of the future as we live, work and play in an increasingly integrated and interconnected environment.
Next-Gen Mega Projects
Large-scale developments with unprecedented product, service and experiential offerings.
Seizing Opportunities in Gateway ASEAN Cities
Cementing our presence in prime commercial districts in fast-growing ASEAN cities.
Forging Global Alliances
Strategic partnerships to boost our efforts to broaden global presence and deepen customer engagement.
And as we look ahead towards 2018, we're confident that it will be an exciting year with your continued support. We are committed to bringing you better value and services across our shopping malls, homes, offices and serviced residences.


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He copped it sweet and resigned. He will stay in parliament, but not as a minister.
Johnno's dalliance is not unexpected as his wife, Belinda Neal is not a darling..more the harridan. They were both involved in what was called 'Iguanagate' a bit of a stoush at a restaurant. Read about it here.
John apparently told his younger lover that he would leave his wife for her, but I reckon he lost his nerve when he fronted his missus. Don't know why?
Here is a pic of John and Belinda filched from the SMH.


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To tail logs thus improving data enhanced workforce management
// April 1st, 2013 // No Comments » // Computers
So, you are about to gather over the weekend with your team to talk about new means to predict data trends and how to go about certain digital errors as they arise. As the leader of the team, what should you suggest? Let me give you a great idea: managing your log files by tailing the depths of your data threshold. There is every need for doing that. To learn more about log management and the importance of parsing log files, continue reading.
The Brainchild of Tailing Logs on a Workforce Context
When a workstation slips into a series of faults, what is the first common sense perceived thing that you do? Find the cause and the nature of the faults, of course. The big question, however, is how exactly do you come up with the answers? Simple: tail logs. Tailing means getting a clutch of the trail records that root from the source of the program or application experiencing the issues. Not only does a tail command gather a set of text-lined data, they also ID the kind of problem being experienced and what could have caused it. To sum it all up, to tail logs is a holistic approach to troubleshooting.
Tips in Choosing a Tailing Platform
The tail for logging data is a command line that can be found in every log analysis tool. When choosing one to add up to your registry tools stash, you must consider setting some standards. It should be something that can grasp for clear cut results without taking too much time and any hassle at all. So, here are a couple of features that must be possessed:
-Search engine with a filter by time, date, log data format, temps and source
-User defined recognitions of data to easily identify critical errors that need immediate correspondence
-Tabular way of data presentation for a clearer view of all logs congregated
-Profile creations for multiple sources to be tailed at one click in the future
-Bookmarking to save previous sessions and get to re-raise at similar circumstantial occurrences at later times
With these features found in a contrived log management tool that can be used as turnkey product, predicting data trends to improve overall performances won't be that hard to undertake. Hope this helped. Have a blast, chap!


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When the Shambhala Music Festival was started in 1998 by Rick and Sue Bundschuh to showcase local art and music, about 500 people attended. It was a great turnout for an event held at the family's Salmo River Ranch, a 200ha working farm 650km east of Vancouver in the Kootenay Mountains.
Word of the festival's down- home spirit spread and it was drawing more than 10,000 people by 2010. Festivalgoers are lured by the call of the wild; some of the best electronic dance music DJs from around the world and six otherworldly stages such as Fractal Forest, a sound and light show of projectors, lasers and video mapping among the trees.
The Pagoda, a wooden, multi- platform structure in the forest, acts as the festival's main stage and the Village is a "tiki town" of tree forts connected by bridges and catwalks which surround the main stage and dance floor.
There are also art installations, murals, yoga platforms, craft workshops, fair trade vendors, organic food and meditation areas.
Despite its current scale and production value, the festival has managed to maintain its grassroots vibe with no corporate sponsors.
When: Aug 5 to 8
Info: www.shambhalamusicfestival.com
This year marks the 76th anniversary of the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, a gathering of more than 500,000 motorcycle enthusiasts in the Black Hills of South Dakota.
While some fly in, many ride into the city of Sturgis, home to 6,000 people the rest of the year, to attend rallies, motorcycle events and showcases, and to talk shop with fellow motorcycle lovers.
Harley-Davidsons take centre stage here, but visitors, who do not have to own a motorcycle to attend, will find other models too.
One of the highlights of going to the rally are the scenic rides in the area. Riders pass some of the most picturesque spots in the United States such as the Iron Mountain Road, Vanocker Canyon Road and through Black Hills National Forest, where they can see Mount Rushmore, an hour's drive away.
When: Aug 8 to 14
Info: www.sturgismotorcyclerally.com
Legend has it that after Buddha died, one of his teeth was stolen from his funeral pyre and smuggled into Sri Lanka 800 years later by Princess Hemamala and Prince Dantha. For more than 1,000 years, it was in the possession of Sri Lanka's rulers and it was said that whoever had the tooth also owned the kingdom.
But in the 18th century, Kandyan King Kirthi Sri Rajasinghe decreed that the Sacred Tooth, one of Buddhism's most revered relics, would be taken on a procession for the people to see and worship.
So began Esala Perahera, the Festival of the Tooth, with 10 nights of parades of drummers, dancers and fire-eaters as well as costumed and bejewelled elephants through the streets of Kandy. Each night's parade is more elaborate than the last.
When: Aug 8 to 18
Info: www.daladamaligawa.org
If Notting Hill conjures images of English actor Hugh Grant, posh accents and tea, think again. For decades, the neighbourhood was the centre of London's West Indian and Caribbean community, and a hotbed of racial tension for some years.
After race riots broke out there in 1958, the first Notting Hill Carnival was held in 1959. It was a party where everyone could dance and celebrate Caribbean culture together and was held to lighten the mood of the neighbourhood.
It has since grown into an annual three-day festival and one of the biggest street parties in the world. Hundreds of thousands of people congregate to enjoy performances by more than 60 bands playing calypso, soca and reggae music throughout the neighbourhood. There are also parades of dancers, lively steel drum bands and bikini-clad women.
When: Aug 27 to 29
Info: www.thelondonnottinghillcarnival.com
Rumoured to have its origins in the brothels of the city, the Tango Buenos Aires Festival sees the world's best tango dancers flock to the Argentine capital to perform in front of their peers and thousands of spectators.
The festival opens with tens of thousands of people dancing in the streets in an open-air milonga (the Argentine term for a place where tango is performed), followed by dozens of tango shows, recitals, competitions, film screenings and free tango classes across the city.
When: Aug 18 to 31
Info: festivales.buenosaires.gob.ar/es/tango
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Well, if and when you finally finish one I want to be the first in line to see it.
the 17 is for my "multi battleship project" & no except for what I had built 40+ yrs ago.
"17"? Does this include your multi battleship project?
You seem to have such talent for this, do you have anything completed anywhere for us to savor?
none finished as working on the hulls 1st especially correcting the concave hull at the stern to give it the more rounded look instead of what Revell did. had to do some rework on about 6 due to the hull at the stern was not round enough & the torpedo bulges were too rounded not somewhat flat sided.
Are any of these finished, and if so do you have pictures on line someplace?
no problem. eventually there will be 17 ships as there will be an extra USS Mississippi as a gunnery missile test ship during the late 40's til late 50's.
there is also this kitbash, http://www.shipmodels.info/mws_forum/viewtopic.php?f=59&t=165137
Thanks for the link.
depends on what level of kitbashing you do as might be out of your league. this is extreme kitbashing http://www.shipmodels.info/mws_forum/viewtopic.php?f=59&t=165105
Very helpful answer. I will follow your advice. Learn little by little. Maybe I should kitbash first.
Thanks so much, I have copied and pasted your answer on my PC for further reference.
Scratchbuilding isn't just about making a whole subject from nothing. It is about making things bit by bit and developing your skills and techniques over time.
Have you ever made extra parts or replaced things on a model kit?
Have you worked with styrene, acrylic, wood, metal, from basic blocks?
The normal progression of skills is starting small and continually making bigger and more complex things over time. Fixing mistakes and learning new techniques, and honing your skills so that you can get to a point where you can make a whole complex item without getting frustrated and giving up.
Gaining this experience also helps you figure out what materials and techniques will work best for the subject you want to build. It also helps you decipher plans and photos to determine how best to break down the subject into build able sections.
As far as subjects go, a barge is probably the simplest thing you could start on, then any small modern tug with flat surfaces. Then try an older tug with more curves.
One of the ways to judge the skills of a chef is how they cook a scrambled egg. Meaning you have to master the basics before you can move on to bigger and better things.
I'm not trying to discourage you, but it will be impossible to tell you everything you will need to know to accomplish your goal on your first try. Start small and take it one step at a time. Reach out for help on specific steps you get stuck on.
Look through build articles on model warships or warship models underway. Or any of the other Facebook or online forum groups out there.
Good luck!
I have never scratchbuild before.
I have researched the subject. Books, youtube videos and online help too.
I wish there was a youtube video scratchbuilding a warship from beginning to end but there are none.
Not sure yet if I will use balsa wood or styrene for hull and structures.
I love post war auxiliaries to the present day.
Too little in that field in resin or styrene.
I want to make an auxiliary from any country in 1/700.
If you could recommend one or several that seem easy that would be nice. If it has plans it's better but not a must.


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Friday, 28 February 2020 at 3:30 PM - (GMT+09:30) Adelaide
The Twilight Runs are a two-day, two-event series occurring in the evening, on 29 February & 1 March. Each evening visits a similar but different course along the coastline of Holdfast Bay. The first event, the Star Run, occurs along Brighton foreshore and second event, the Moon Run, occurs along the Glenelg foreshore.
Twilight Runs are strategically planned to occur on the final days of summer, giving us a chance to enjoy some of the last warm evenings of the season.
Due to permit constraints, there is a cap of 45 people for each event. Only the first event will offer the marathon distance, unless there is enough interest to host a marathon for both days.
Star Run. The Star Run utilises the course of 'BrightonUp', following a 5km loop along the Brighton foreshore, starting and ending at the Brighton jetty. Distances of more than 5km will involve more than one loop.
Moon Run. The Moon Run utilises the course of 'GoGlenelg', following a 5km loop along the Glenelg foreshore, starting and ending at the junction where Pier St meets the pedestrian pathway. Distances of more than 5km will involve more than one loop.
Course Map:
See Facebook event pages for the course maps.
There will be 1 aid station on the course. It is present at the start/finish of each loop and is passed twice per loop – approximately 4km into the loop and at the start/finish of the loop. The aid station will have lollies, hydration, and first aid.
42.2km ($55)** 5:00pm
30km ($49) 5:00pm
Half marathon ($44) 5:30pm
15km ($38) 6:00pm
10km ($33) 6:00pm
7.5km ($28) 6:00pm
5km ($23) 6:00pm
2.5m ($15) 6:00pm
**MARATHON: In order to ensure we have enough participants in the marathon for it to be recognised as official by the Australian 100 Marathon Club, we are not opening marathon registrations for the Moon Run unless there are first enough marathon'ers in the Star Run. A person does not have to register for both events, but the second event's marathon will not open unless there are is least enough interest to host a marathon on the first event.


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What is a LIFE Group?
A LIFE Group is a group of 8-12 people who meet, study, and 'do-life' together regularly for the purpose of growth and personal transformation in community. Life Groups can be Short-Term or Long-Term.
Short-Term Life Groups are run in a variety of styles. The style of each Life Group is noted under each group description, as are the start date, time, duration, and meeting room at Bethel, unless otherwise noted.
- BIBLE STUDY. Learning & studying directly from the Bible.
- BOOK STUDY. Learning & studying from a themed, Christian book.
- VIDEO STUDY. Learning from a themed, Christian video series.
- DISCUSSION. Learning from, and sharing with, people in the group.
- PRAYER. Praying about what has been learned, and for people in the group.
Tuesdays 7am – 8am | ongoing through the year | HAPPENING ONLINE WHILE WE PRACTICE SOCIAL-DISTANCING!
- Bring your coffee, bring your breakfast, and get ready to start your Tuesdays off right! Starting at 7am sharp and ending at 8am sharp, this group dives into a bible chapter a week. This Winter we will study an Old Testament book (TBD), learning study skills each week, discussing the passage in small groups, and praying together. This study will be ongoing through the year; but if you can only commit for a short period, that's ok! Typically we meet at Café Church (not at Bethel), but during this time of social-distancing we're meeting online through Zoom! Sign-up online to get more details , and to stay informed on what we'll be studying each week.
Facilitator: Amanda Van Halteren
Thursdays 9:30am – 11am | ongoing through the year | Library
- [PAUSED DUE TO SOCIAL-DISTANCING] Join women of all ages for weekly times of bible study, discussion & prayer with coffee & snacks. This is a great place to plug in with other women if you don't have a lot of time to study or can't make a weekly commitment. Childcare available as needed.
Facilitator: Tamara Barrett
Connect Community is a new network of Life Groups designed for young adults to build community, foster relationships, grow in faith, and serve the city around them. Open to young adults aged 22 and older, this group is intended for graduate students, young professionals, or those who are figuring out where life is taking them next!
In partnership with Geneva House, Bethel Church, and Bay Park Baptist Church, Connect Community is designed to build connections between young adults from different Christian communities across the city. Whether you attend Bethel or Bay Park, are affiliated with Geneva House, or are seeking somewhere to belong this year, all are welcome!
Connect Community is designed around a Life Group model. Life Groups of about 8 to 10 people will meet weekly to study the Bible, pray, and serve, and monthly social events will bring the whole Connect Community together for fun and fellowship.
To join the Connect Community, sign-up at http://shorturl.at/howy4
Please also join our Facebook Group www.facebook.com/groups/2388292731248318 to stay updated on social events.
What is a Short-Term LIFE Group?
Held at Bethel typically on a week night, Short-Term Life Groups are 6-8 week studies that have a specific discipleship theme or focus, and are lead by one of Bethel's pastors or trusted leaders. If you are new to Bethel, or new to Life Groups in general, than a short-term group is the first place to get plugged in! It's a great way for you to get to know the people and pastors at Bethel, and for us to get to know you!
When do Short-Term LIFE Groups run?
We typically launch Short-Term groups three times per year: Fall (late-September), Winter (late-January), and Spring (April/May). Groups are announced well in advance so you have time consider the options and sign-up for the study that is right for you. When you sign-up we assume that you're committing to attend all 6-8 weeks of the study, but we also understand that shift-work and life circumstances happen, so don't write yourself off because your schedule doesn't fit!
How do I sign-up for a Short-Term LIFE Group?
We'll announce new Short-Term groups in the bulletin and during Sunday morning announcements, so keep your ears open, especially in early-Sept, early-Jan, and early-Spring. You can also check this page periodically for a list of upcoming groups, or email keri[at]bethelkingston.com.
What is a Long-Term LIFE Group?
This is a group that runs year-round with people who have committed to journeying together long-term. Long-Term groups are usually hosted at people's homes on a week night, and they decide together what theme or topic to study.
How do I find or start a Long-Term LIFE Group?
By first getting involved in a Short-Term group, especially if you're new to Bethel! It's a great way for you to get to know the people and pastors at Bethel, and for us to get to know you! Long-Term groups often spring up out of Short-Term groups, with people who have gotten to know each other and commit to growing together further. And don't worry, our Associate Pastor, Amanda Van Halteren, will guide you in this process of starting a new Long-Term group!
If you've done the Short-Term thing and are looking to join an existing Long-Term group, please contact amanda.bethelchurch[at]gmail.com. She would love to chat with you to get to know what you're looking for, and get you connected with a group. (Please note that availability in Long-Term groups can sometimes be limited…which is why we encourage the growth of new groups!)
LIFE Group Values
BE PRAYERFULLY ENGAGED | We actively pursue spiritual intimacy with God through prayer, together.
BE WORD CENTRED |We engage in studies that bring deeper understanding of the Bible, striving to live under its' authority.
BE A COMMUNITY GATHERED | We create safe, conversational spaces, and encourage growth through practical application in all areas of life.
BE A COMMUNITY SCATTERED |We find ways to serve the community beyond Bethel's doors, serving as a group and/or as individuals.
What if I'm not ready for a LIFE Group?
In the Bible, Jesus didn't call His disciples to join Him because they were ready – rather, it was journeying with Jesus that started their growth and discipleship!
Checking out a Short-Term Life Group is a great place to start your journey. There are no prerequisites for you to join; we simply ask that you be committed to respecting others, open to learning new things, and willing to participate in a safe space.
The only way to "get ready" is to get involved!
What if I'm unsure of this whole "Jesus" and "church" thing?
That's ok! We are all on our individual journeys, but the best journey is one in community. We encourage you to check out one of our seeker or foundational Short-Term groups so you can explore and study your questions with others who probably have the same questions!
And if you'd like to talk to a Pastor about Jesus, church, or any other faith questions, please contact Mark Kotchapaw or Amanda Van Halteren.