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In a previous post, we outlined a different operating model for disruptive experiments. This time we delve into the 'what' component – the way in which we intend to run challenges.
CategoryInsights & Updates
The Myth of Corporate Innovation Programs
If you are in the innovation space, about every other week, there's a multi-national corporation announcing its first innovation lab globally or at least in the region. With some dollars for 'innovation' to spare from corporate headquarters, the regional managing director builds up a fancy colourful new space with some fancy screens, some colourful furniture
Searchups Before Startups
As most startups fail, there must be something wrong with how we define or think about a startup.
Fewer Accelerators, More Co-Creators
Broadly speaking, before the myriad of startups, who are now creating specific AI solutions in the mobility space, there was Tesla. Before Tesla came Google. Before Google came DARPA's autonomous vehicle challenge. Now, if you had a potential "disruptive" experiment, technology or idea for autonomous vehicles fifteen years ago, when there wasn't a willing market,
A Different Model For Disruptive Experiments
The innovation ecosystem consists of many stakeholders from corporations, investors, and start-ups – who create many point solutions in the form of incubators, accelerators, and studios. Each individual program, organisation and initiative exists to solve specific, localised problems. There is of course a need and space for this distributed model. However, the consequences of this


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A big thank you for helping us make 2016 successful, and we're looking forward to growing into 2017 and continuing to create value for our members and for the community that we serve.
Here's a recap of our big successes so far: invited speaker at Wayne State University School of Medicine, pitched at Detroit SOUP, vendor/community participant at Open Streets Detroit, vendor at Detroit Homecoming, Build Institute Graduate, Motor City Match Winner for a $50,000 grant, TechTown Retail Boot Camp graduate, Winner of the Retail Boot Camp Showcase pitch competition with a $7,500 prize, began making house calls and serving our members, invited speaker at the 30th Detroit PechaKucha night, signed our first small business up for services, signed a lease for a new office at 1759 West 21st Street, and began renovating the space for use in 2017.
Looking back, 2016 was filled with challenges and opportunities. I look forward to more of these challenges and opportunities in 2017 - see you in the New Year!
- Paul Thomas, MD

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- ✓Small and light
- ✓available standalone or bundled with a GPS receiver and navigation software
- ✕Poor battery life
- ✕average specifications
- ✕no built-in wireless
So far this year, Mitac has released the Bluetooth- and Wi-Fi-equipped Mio 558, the Mio 168 with its integrated GPS receiver and the Mio 8390, a Windows-powered smartphone. Now comes the Mio 336, a Pocket PC handheld that's available in two flavours from Evesham -- either standalone for £179.99 (inc. VAT), or bundled with a GPS antenna and CoPilot navigation software for £299.99 (inc. VAT).
Put the Mio 336 and the Mio 168 side by side, and the two devices are remarkably similar: the main difference is that the Mio 336 is slightly darker in colour and, more importantly, lacks the flip-up GPS antenna found in the 168. Measuring 11.2cm tall by 6.9cm wide by 1.8cm high and weighing 118g, this is one of the smallest and lightest Pocket PCs around. The four application shortcut buttons are based on twin rockers that sit on either side of a joypad. Both the rockers and the joypad are on the small side -- this is a handheld for people with dainty fingers and thumbs. An SDIO-compatible SD card slot sits on the upper edge of the device, while the power button is on the upper left edge. The headphone connector is a 2.5mm mini-jack, so you'll either need a converter for standard sized 'phones, or you'll need to use those supplied in the box. Either way, the jack's position -- at the bottom left edge -- is awkward for anyone who wants to carry the Mio 336 in a pocket and listen to music.
The Mio 336 is powered by Intel's PXA255 running at 300MHz, and there is 64MB of RAM -- of which 62.82MB is available to the user. There is no flash ROM area to store data. These somewhat middle-of-the-road specifications are precisely the same as the Mio 168's. Mitac's ROM-based software bundle includes the Mio Utility, which can be used to adjust processor speed and conserve battery life; eBackup, which makes backups to SD cards; E-Viewer for viewing and writing/drawing on images; and Mp3Player, an adjunct to Media Player with its own equaliser and a plethora of presets. Again this suite replicates that found in the Mio 168. If you choose to buy the £299.99 (inc. VAT) navigation version of the Mio 336, the product box includes a GPS antenna, cigarette lighter power adapter, car mounting kit and navigation software in the shape of CoPilot 4 Lite from ALK. This is a slightly cut-down version of the CoPilot Live software that ships with the Mio 168. It has street-level mapping but lacks some of the features of CoPilot Live, including no safety camera alerts, no mode for walkers and fewer routing options. The software runs from a supplied 128MB SD card.
We had no difficulty using the CoPilot navigation software and appreciate the clarity with which maps are presented on-screen during a journey. As a standalone device, the Mio 336 is distinctly average though, and we were rather disappointed by the battery life in particular. Performance here was weaker than that of the otherwise very similar Mio 168: looping MP3s with the screen always on and the Mio Utility set to run the processor in 'Auto' mode delivered just 2 hours 38 minutes of music and a total of 3 hours 7 minutes of life.


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For any organisation, its people are its greatest asset; but making the wrong choice on who to employ can see your company incur a significant cost to the business. Our consultants are highly experienced within their specific field and provide a first class service on every assignment.
What our client's think:
Partner / Head of Audit, BDO: – "We have worked with Lee Sweeney at Sharp Consultancy for many years and we are always impressed. Lee invests time in our relationship and understands our requirements. Lee brings a proactive and professional approach in delivering on our recruitment needs – we really value the advice, insight and challenge that Lee delivers throughout the entire process."
Financial Controller, Orchard Care Homes: – "We approached Sharp Consultancy in 2016 and since then our relationship has grown and developed. We have used Sharp Consultancy to recruit several employees into a number of levels within the finance structure for our head office in Harrogate. We have always been impressed with how Sharp Consultancy understands the financial market place and has taken time to understand our business requirements, and only puts forward candidates for interview that are suitable for the vacancy we have at that time.
The team at Sharp Consultancy provide a good overview of the market at the time of the vacancy, and the quality of the candidates put forward is consistently high and relevant for the role on offer. We utilise a few external recruit consultancies, but have confidence that the team at Sharp Consultancy consider ourselves as a business and understand the skills and experience the individual requires to fit with our company."
Finance Director, Northern Powerhouse Developments: – "Mike has worked for me on a number of occasions, always successfully. His ability to first secure the long list of contenders is good but exceeded by the shortlisting process carried out personally. I have found that the candidates I ultimately interview can all do the job and the process of final selection is, as a result, quite difficult. I would recommend Mike at Sharp most highly".
Manager, Cresswells Accountancy Practice: – "A few months ago, we had a great deal of difficulty finding tax and accountancy staff. We had tried endless forms of advertising, social media, and lots of recruitment agencies. I was, however, lucky to find Imogen at Sharp Consultancy. She immediately understood the type of people and the skills that we were looking for (believe me, it wasn't an easy job for her!). She started to send through extremely relevant CVs, exactly tailored to our requirements, unlike most other agencies who really didn't listen to what we were saying.
Imogen is extremely professional at all times and really cares about matching up the right candidate with the right company. I have nothing but praise for her and would highly recommend her. She is now our first port of call for any recruitment requirements."
Head of Finance, PPG: – "I have worked with Karen, Michael and Jamie over the last few years and have always found them to be professional whilst also offering a personal service that demonstrates a real understanding of our needs. Their understanding of the differing requirements of roles within our Business Finance function means that they are able to shortlist candidates that are well suited to the opportunity as well as being a good fit for our organisation.
I would not hesitate in recommending Sharp Consultancy and will continue to engage with the team in Leeds as the need arises."


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Franklin Farm Whole Grain Pancakes
Jesse Fox
Back when David's father Bill Franklin was growing up here in Guilford, pancakes were served every morning at breakfast. Most of the time with maple syrup, but also with left over gravy from supper the night before. They were wholesome and filled everybody up till dinner was served at noon. Here on the farm we still eat them two or three times a week instead of boxed cereal.
Franklin Farm Whole Grain Pancakes
1 Cup whole milk*
1 Tbsp. vinegar or lemon juice
1 Tbsp. mild oil (such as sunflower, canola, vegetable)
1 large fresh egg
1/2 Cup white flour**
1/2 Cup whole wheat flour**
1/2 Cup whole oats
1/4 Cup corn meal
1/2 tsp. each: baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt
*You can use low fat or skim milk but you will have to add another Tbsp. of oil.
** These pancakes work really well with Bob's Red Mill 1:1 Gluten Free flour.
1. Mix wet ingredients in a medium sized bowl.
2. Mix dry ingredients together well.
3. Combine wet and dry. Stir well. If too thick, thin with a little milk or water.
Add fruit if you like. We like blueberries and/or raspberries. Another favorite is apples and cinnamon.
Generously oil a griddle or heavy fry pan. Drop batter by the spoonful into hot oil. Cook on first side till bubbles appear and edges look a little dry. Flip and cook a minute or so more. Pile on a plate and serve with plenty of Franklin Farm Maple Syrup.


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Operation Telephone Program
When you or a loved one is home alone for long periods of time, one phone call can make all the difference.
Operation Telephone program is a FREE service to provide members of our community with peace of mind.
For over 30 years the Warren County Sheriff's Office has provided a free program that provides daily contact to citizens that are elderly, have special needs or live alone.
If we don't hear from you, we will reach out to you and if needed, a deputy will come to your residence to check on you.
Operation Telephone Call participants are asked to call our office each day at 540 635-4128. If our office is not contacted by 3:00 p.m., we call the participant's home. If we are unable to make contact by phone, one of our deputies goes to the residence to check on the individual.
The service can be suspended or discontinued at any time.
If you are planning to be away from home and cannot be reached, just let us know and we will suspend calls. There is no charge for this service! If you'd like to remove yourself from the program simply contact us.
Warren County Sheriff's Office is happy to provide this program to the citizens of Front Royal/Warren County.
If you have any questions, please contact our office at (540) 635-4128 and we will be happy to assist you!
To sign-up, please download the form below and return it to the WCSO or complete an online registration.
Child Safety Seat Installation
If you are a new parent, grandparent, or caregiver, and are seeking assistance with proper placement and installation of a child safety seat within your vehicle, the Warren Co. Sheriff's Office has deputies that have been trained and certified in the proper installation of child safety seats and would be glad to help. If you would like assistance in installing a child seat, or if you would like for one of our certified child safety seat technician deputies to inspect your child safety seat, please contact our office Monday through Friday from 8:00am until 4:00pm.
You can also visit SaferCar.gov or the NHTSA website for additional safety seat installation information. This site offers videos providing instruction for installing infant only rear-facing safety seats, convertible rear-facing seats, forward facing safety seats, and belt positioning booster seats.
Child Identification Program
The Warren County Sheriff's Office Child Identification Program provides parents/guardians with personal fingerprint identification cards for children ages four and up. Parents of toddler-age children are provided with a special identification packet designed for parental utilization with their child at home.
Child fingerprinting is usually done by our D.A.R.E. (Drug Awareness Resistance Education) Officers during annual community events. Completed child fingerprint cards are given to the parent/guardian of the child and should be kept with the child's personal records. Dates and times of community child identification events are advertised via local media services. This service is provided to the public free of charge.
TRIAD / S.A.L.T. Council
The Warren County Sheriff's Office involvement with the Front Royal/Warren Co. TRIAD Council began in 2001. Our Sheriff's Office provides a deputy representative to attend monthly meetings and assist with fundraising and other program support.
The concept of TRIAD equates to the following three tiers or triangle of service to the senior citizen community:
- Senior Citizen involvement as active members of the council. Seniors are provided with the opportunity to directly participate in any or all of the meetings and all decision making processes.
- Law Enforcement involvement provides crime prevention education regarding awareness and prevention of scams, property crimes, fraud, community safety, and home security strategies.
- Support Agencies, Organizations, and Community Partners all function as a combined consultant base and or providers of senior support services within the North Western Virginia Area. Examples of these include Churches, Warren Co. Social Services, Warren Co. Senior Center, Home Instead, and Shenandoah Area Agency on Aging.
The continued success of the Front Royal/Warren County TRIAD/S.A.L.T. Council is directly related to the cooperative efforts of the three entities listed above.
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S.A.L.T. (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together) remains a vital affiliate of the TRIAD concept "providing a safety net" for many of our most venerable senior citizens. The positive relationship that is fostered between senior citizens and law enforcement is invaluable.
The Warren County Sheriff's Office maintains involvement in TRIAD / S.A.L.T. by providing deputy support and assists by applying for grant funding for Project Life-Line and Auto-Dialer programs. Project Life-Line and the Auto-Dialer System provides essential services to those senior citizens who live alone and are susceptible to falls within or outside of their homes, or senior citizens having other special medical conditions that require special monitoring. Life-line and auto-dialer devices are electronic units worn by senior citizens that are easily accessed in an emergency.
Project Life-Line or Auto-Dialer applicant processing is accomplished at the Shenandoah Area Agency on Aging, at 207 Mosby Lane, Front Royal. Shenandoah Area Agency on Aging can be reached by email at Go to http://www.shenandoahaaa.com/ or by calling 1-540-635-7141.


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Recent Completed Project on Metallography, Accelerated Rupture Testing and Remaining Life Assessment of Superheater & Reheater Tubes
ETD is pleased to announce the successful recent completion of a metallography, accelerated rupture testing and remaining life assessment project of superheater & reheater tubes.
It is reported by the client that they had hired a sub-contractor to perform accelerated rupture testing and remnant life assessment work for 1 superheater and 1 reheater tubes (of T91 materials). This contractor had completed the creep test and RLA based on an iso-thermal basis with reference to Manson-Haferd curve. Recently, the client hired a second contractor to do the same job. This second contractor had done the creep test and RLA based on an iso-stress basis. The actual service stress in this case is relatively low. The client had found that the results from these two contractors differed greatly; the results of second contractor showed unrealistically high remaining life and they did not consider progressive wastage.
Therefore, ETD was approached with a request to perform the same work (accelerated rupture testing and RLA) again for these two coal-fired tubes to provide an estimate for the remaining life of the components.
The scope of the work carried out included the following tasks:
i. Metallography - Metallography of two tube samples were carried out to establish the creep damage (i.e. creep cavitation & microstructure degradation) levels. The microstructure and any degradation characterised using damage classification for creep damage of the relevant materials. Specific scope in this task included:
Visual examination of the tube samples including internal and external appearance;
Assessment of condition of internal and external surfaces including identification of inclusions/ contaminations, scale/ deposits, welding defects etc (if any exists) and obtain photos of evidence;
Dimensional examination - OD measurement at 12-6 and 3-9 O'clock positions at fixed length intervals throughout the entire tube length.
Tube wall thickness measurements for all aforementioned clock positions.
Metallographic examination of the tube samples using optical microscopy to assess the condition of internal and external surfaces, to identify phase changes in microstructure / material degradation/ precipitations and also to identify the damage mechanism(s);
Estimation of tube operating temperature based on measurements of steam-side oxide thickness;
Hardness testing and evaluation to determine the equivalent tensile strength values (using published hardness/ UTS correlation tables) to assess the mechanical strength or softening of the materials.
ii. Accelerated Stress Rupture Testing - A programme of isothermal rupture testing was then performed comprising three specimens from each of the two tube samples to be tested. The tests were performed at conditions designed to achieve target durations of 500, 1000 and 3000 hours as proposed by ETD. After reviewing the design and operating parameters, the test conditions (i.e. temperature, stress etc) was selected by ETD based on previous experience and reference database to give failures at the above number of hours.
All these tests will be conducted by ETD's collaborative accredited laboratory in Europe and according to the international and ECCC specifications.
iii. Analysis of Creep Test Results and Remaining Life Calculations - The results from the above rupture testing programme were compared with standard data for the relevant steel grade to establish where, within the upper and lower bounds, the material creep properties lie. Hence an equation describing the actual creep strength of the ex-service material being modelled. This equation was then used to estimate the creep life at the service conditions.
Provided that the as-installed tube wall thickness and service hours to date are known, then the corrosion rate (wall thinning rate) can be calculated using the thickness measurements from the first task. This corrosion rate was used to determine the combined effect of creep and corrosion on the component remaining life at the effective operating temperature estimated in the first task.
A final report, detailing the findings of the tasks undertaken, was issued for comments by the client. It will include photographic records from the metallographic study and provide details of the remaining life estimate based on accelerated rupture testing. Any possible causes for concern will be highlighted. The influence of material degradation and other microstructural changes were also discussed in this report.
For more information about our life assessment services please click here.


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Scheduling pre-season maintenance is the single best way to prolong the life of your residential or commercial heating system. When the cold weather sets in, the first thing you should do is schedule a pre-season tune-up. If you aren't sure what your system needs or when it should be tuned, ask us about preventive maintenance agreements that can be tailored to your individual needs.
When your heating system is working fine, it's easy to overlook the importance of preventive maintenance. Although your heater might not lose efficiency in one season, your system will experience more wear and tear if it isn't serviced regularly. Equipment manufacturers, heating contractors, utility companies and government agencies all recommend regular maintenance to improve safety and efficiency.
Preventing carbon monoxide emissions is one of the most important concerns if you use a furnace or boiler to heat your home. Our heating technicians are trained to service heating systems that use gas, oil and electric. These are a few of the things we do during a pre-season heating tune-up.
We will also visually inspect your heat exchanger, combustion chamber and flue for issues that could decrease efficiency and create dangerous conditions in your home. All it takes is one phone call to avoid problems and get your heater ready for the long Pennsylvania winter.
Regular maintenance is proven to extend the life of your heating equipment, reduce utility bills and lower the total cost of ownership. You'll also enjoy increased comfort and fewer repairs. A preventive approach has many advantages over a reactive maintenance plan. First, small issues can lead to major repairs if they aren't addressed promptly. Second, if you wait for your system to break down, repairs may cost significantly more. Third, a breakdown that leaves you without heat will put you in an uncomfortable situation. Finally, skipping recommended maintenance can affect the safety of your system, which could endanger your family and your home. All heating systems need regular maintenance.
Different heating systems have unique maintenance requirements. Oil furnace maintenance is especially important. Even a small problem like a clogged burner, cracked heat exchanger or corroded flue pipe can compromise efficiency and release hazardous carbon monoxide in your home. If you have an oil-burning, gas or electric heating system, have it serviced annually at the beginning of the heating season.
Our heating experts are available in Bath, Allentown, Easton, Bethlehem and the greater Lehigh Valley. Call Sullivan Oil & Propane today at (610) 813-6555 to schedule a heating tune-up or to learn more about preventive maintenance agreements that can be customized for your individual needs.


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"If you go out in the woods today..../
by Julie You're sure of a big surprise. If you go out in the woods today You'd better go in disguise.
For every bear that ever there was Will gather there for certain, because Today's the day the teddy bears have their picnic"
Every year, CHEO hosts a Teddy Bears' Picnic as a way to say thank you to the community for their support. Held on the beautiful grounds at Rideau Hall, the picnic usually includes a pancake breakfast, a parade, entertainment, often rides and/or a petting farm, a BBQ, and the most popular attraction: the B*A*S*H tent (Bear Ambulatory Surgical Hospital) where kids can bring their bears (or any stuffed animal really) to be checked over and patched up by a doctor.
In past years, the picnic has also featured face painting, a visit from several Mounties, a display from the Ottawa Police and/or Fire Services, a games area (with games perfect for 2-5 yr olds), and of course clowns.
Enterance to the picnic and most attractions is free. A nominal charge applies to some games, rides and food concessions.
Since there is no parking on site, the organizors have teamed up with OC Transpo to provide a free shuttle service running to and from the Aviation Museum. Let me tell you, this ride alone is sometimes half the fun: a bus filled with picnic goers and their bears what more could a kid ask for?
If you're planning to check it out, be sure to pack hats, sunscreen, water and snacks....and don't forget your bear! The grounds are woven with paved pathways making most of the area stroller, wagon and wheelchair friendly.
The year, the picnic will take place on Saturday June 26th. Hope to see you there!
"Julie is a mom to 7 year old Maya and 5 ½ year old Evan. She is photographer and samples of her work can be found at www.inspiredphotography.ca "


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Melbourne based furniture designer and maker.
Inspired by a love of timber and the hand built process.
Semi Finalist, Victorian Young Achiever of the Year Award, Arts and Fashion
Melbourne Movement Member
Future Leaders Prize, 'Fresh!', Craft Victoria, Melbourne
'Highly Commended' in the Category of Furniture, Design Institute of Australia 2015 GOTYA Award (VICTAS)
Vivid Design Award Finalist, Decor and Design, Melbourne
Tait Award for Design Innovation, Fringe Furniture, Melbourne
The Block, Chanel Nine, Season 14, Episode 14 Living & Dining Reveal, Aired September 9 2018
Timbecon, '2018/19 Product Catalogue, Front Cover, 2018
The Design Files, Sally Tabart, 'Meet Manapan, Furniture Makers in Arnhem Land', June 15 2018
The Smith Journal Volume 29, Oliver Gordon, 'Cabinet Ministers', Page 109, March 2018
Sydney Morning Herald, Stephen Crafti, 'Gallery space mixes indigenous art with designer furniture', March 3 2018
Sydney Morning Herald, Stephen Crafti, 'Cutting-edge furniture design meets Aboriginal creativity on Milingimbi Island', December 29 2018
Wood Review Edition 97, Australian Wood Review, 'Manapan Means Together', November 17 2017
Australian House & Garden, 'Decor and Design 2016', Page 122, October 2016
Tait, 'Fringe Furniture 2016', September 18 2016
Sydney Morning Herald, Ray Edgar, 'Fringe Furniture 2016 celebrates 30 years of playful design', September 9 2016
The West Australian, Cy Clayton, 'Australia's best emerging designers recognised', July 25 2016
Furniture Today, 'Emerging Talent In The Spotlight At Décor + Design Year's Challenge', July 25 2016
Architecture and Design, Nicholas Rider 'Australia's best new furniture designs revealed at Vivid', July 22 2016
Sydney Morning Herald, Penny Webb, 'Designers of the Future Honoured at Craft Showcase Fresh!' April 21 2016
Yellow Trace, Dana Tomic Hughes, 'Brightest Young Talent at Salone Satellite', May 30 2016
More Space, 'Where to see Australian design at Milan Design Week 2016', April 11 2016
Salone Del Mobile Milano, Fire Sideboard for Manapan Furniture, Milan
DEN Fair, Fire Sideboard for Manapan Furniture, Melbourne
Fresh!, Craft Victoria, Melbourne
Salone Satellite, Melbourne Movement, Salone Del Mobile Milano, Milan
Vivid Design Competition, Vivid Decor and Design, Melbourne Exhibition Centre, Melbourne
Fringe Furniture 30: Redesign, Abbotsford Convent, Melbourne
At Home: Modern Australian Design, Old Government House, Sydney
Cut to the Chaise, RMIT Design Hub, Melbourne
Fringe Furniture: Between the lines, Abbotsford Convent, Melbourne


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Company Profile
Located in Southeastern Lower Michigan, PF Communications has been operating for over 13 years. PF Communications offers a wide range of precision solutions to address your communications, cabling and data center demands. Whether you want us to manage simple moves, adds or changes, or design complete network solutions and installations, our flexible approach and thorough work practices guarantee successful results.
We make sure that our entire team understands the importance of good customer relations. Whether during on site installation, or during the planning and development stage, our team is trained to listen to all customer objectives, as well as work closely with project managers to create the perfect solution.
We provide prompt and professional service always with a skilled and knowledgeable technician. We fully understand that your business is unique and may have unique requirements. We will work with you to identify your current requirements, as well as your future objectives. Our highly experienced team of technicians ensure that our customers return time and time again.
So whether you are looking for a few extra computer drops, a new office install, or a complete network re-wire, we have the perfect solution.
Our design, implementation and management services include:
For more information on PF Communications systems and solutions, please give us a call at 586-961-6380, or complete our service request form.


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Hi-Lite Highlights: B-Free & Okasian at Ace Hotel London
MUTZINE's London music corresponder Sara Amroussi-Gillissen brings us a behind the scenes look at Okasian & B-Free's gig at the Shoreditch Ace Hotel. From fish & chips to the stage, smoke breaks & waiting for an Uber, it was a night to remember. Enjoy!
Photos Sara Amroussi-GIlissen
Beauty shot.
Okasian: Should I wear these or the other ones?
Backstage Warmup.
Gold Grillz.
it g Ma ..
good show!
After Party? Fish & Chips.
Details ain't easy tho.
Brrr, Calling it a night. Where's that uber!?
Like this? Check out our hangs with RockBottom at London's Underworld & Airbnb.


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Weddings at Manitoba Club offer an incredible balance of historic surroundings, amazing food, unmatched service, and modern day conveniences ... but we're sure you still have questions! Below are some of the most frequently asked questions that we answer on a day-to-day basis.
Should you have any additional or more specific questions, or would like to reserve a time to tour our amazing downtown venue, please contact our Wedding and Corporate Event Coordinator by email, or by telephone 204 946 3507.
I have never eaten at Manitoba Club, what's the food like?
Manitoba Club was founded in 1874 on the simple principal of providing the finest food, beverage and service experience in the province -- we honour that principal to this very day. The club boasts one of the City's finest culinary brigades led by Executive Mickael Cazemayor. The time and care associated with the procurement, handling and preparation of each ingredient that creates your personalized menu is astonishing. Chef Cazemayor's menu items are steeped in centuries of European culinary heritage and are balanced with progressive gastronomic influences and presentations.
What is the capacity of the Grand Ballroom and where would the pre-dinner reception be held?
The Grand Ballroom can accomodate up to 200 people for a served dinner, and up to 450 for a marchée style event. The pre-dinner reception is hosted in the Galleria, just outside the four sets of doors that lead into the Grand Ballroom.
Do you offer on-site ceremonies?
On-site ceremonies can be hosted in the Galleria or in the Bonnycastle Garden overlooking historic Upper Fort Garry. Both venues can accomodate up to 160 seated guests. The Club's Oak Room is also available for on-site ceremonies of up to 130 seated guests.
What type of table linen is available?
The club offers white 'signature' table linens, white overlays, and white napkins at no additional charge. We are happy to source and provide alternative table linens and chair covers upon request from one of our preferred vendors.
How many other events will be taking place at the club during my wedding?
For any wedding in excess of 120 guests, the Galleria and Grand Ballroom are reserved exclusively for your event. There may be some circumstances when the second floor Oak Room is in use for a seperate event. If desired, the entire second floor of the clubhouse can be reserved for your event's exclusive use.
What is a typical room setup?
The club uses 60-inch (8 person) and/or 72-inch (10 person) round tables. Depending upon your final number of guests and preferred seating arrnangment, the club's experienced operations team will make a recomendation regarding the optimal room setup. A traditional head table can be set comfortably for up to 16 people.
Where is the dance floor located?
The floating dance floor is constructed in advance of each event and can be located anywhere within the Grand Ballroom. Our experienced event planners can provide suggestions with respect to the best place to setup the dance floor based upon the final number of confirmed guests. For events in excess of 200 people, the Oak Room can be setup to accomodate a band or disc jockey to host the dance portion of the event.
How does beverage (bar) service work?
The club can accomadate either host bar service, cash bar service, or a combination thereof. In the case of host beverage service, you are billed for what your guests consume throughout the evening.
Can I bring my own wine?
The club's liquor license does not allow commercial wine, that is not purchased by Manitoba Club, to be consumed on its premises. Non-commercial (home or on-premises brewed) wine also can not be conumed within the club due to the provisions of our liquor licence. We will be pleased to provide wine recomendations that will perfectly match your menu, or source specially requested products for your event.
Can my guests choose from a selection of entrée items?
The club encourages you to offer your guests a selections of entrée items so that they can better enjoy the full Mantioba Club epicurean experience. For wedding events, it is requested that your guests entrée selections be confirmed in advance of the event. A small per-person charge is levied for events that offer multiple entrée selections.
How can I use the Grand Ballroom's four in-set 65-inch plasma televisions?
Many of our brides and grooms use the Grand Ballroom's four in-set 65-inch plasma televisions to display a slide show of pictures throughout the dinner service and post-dinner festivities. This unique offering allows you to share your photographic memories with your guests on your special day.
Where can I have pictures taken?
Pictures can be taken anywhere in the Grand Ballroom, Galleria, Grand Staircase or Garden on the day of your wedding. Special advance accomodations can typically be made to allow for pictures to be taken in the Oak Room, Billiards Room, Fort Garry Gate Dining Room, Grand Foyer, Fireside Lounge, Manitoba Lounge, President's Room and the Bistro.
Where can my guests park?
Complimentary parking is available for your guests across the street in the Wawanesa Insurance Building's (191 Broadway) parking lot. Guests can leave their cars in the lot overnight, however, they must be moved within 24-hours on weekends or by 7:00 a.m. on weekdays to avoid towing.
Do you have a list of preferred vendors?
We have very high standards and expect nothing short of the same from our suppliers and vendors, therefore, we have created a database of preferred vendors that have earned our trust over the years. Our database includes a selection of decorators, photographers, limousine companies, florists, cake creators, linen providers, bands, and disc jockies. We are pleased to share our list of prefered vendors with any bride and groom that reserves Manitoba Club for their wedding.
Is there a manager on-site during my reception?
Manitoba Club's Catering and Events Manager and/or Food and Beverage Manager will be present throughout your event to ensure that it is executed professionally to the standard of Manitoba Club.
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- A State College & Winchester Engagement Session
This past weekend we headed up to State College, PA to spend the weekend with my sister, Emy and her husband Joe! We drove up with Corey and Morgan (my brother and his fiancée!) and stayed for three days! We had a blast, but we also had a lot to accomplish! I took a few maternity pictures for Emy and then we took engagement pictures of Corey and Morgan! We planned it perfectly, because we really only had one evening of clear skies while we were up there and we did their session that evening! Well, I take that back, we did ONE part of their engagement session that evening!
When you're taking your brother's engagement pictures, you can do whatever you want! So we broke up their session into two parts. The first part was in the rolling hills of State College, PA and the second part was at Handley High school in Winchester, Va. My brother grew up in Caroline County and Morgan grew up in Virginia Beach… so why did we drive to Winchester and more specifically to Handley High School for the second part of their session? Well, let me explain! Corey is engaged to the daughter of one of my dad's closest friends from high school and childhood. When Daddy lost his parents in his late teens it was friends like Greg and his family who helped him keep going. Greg and Daddy went to Handley High School together and have stayed friends through college, through their early married years, through the young kids phase and now that their kids are grown up, they are still good friends and their kids are getting MARRIED!!! We jokingly say that we're going to arrange for our little girl to marry Buddy and Jill's little boy because really, how awesome would it be to be related to your best friends?! That's what Daddy and Greg get to experience!!!
The SECOND reason why we took their pictures at Handley High School is because Daddy proposed to Momma on the Handley steps over 33 years ago!! Needless to say, this is a very special place and it only made sense that we would take some of their portraits there!!
Corey has always been so loved by everyone. He's sweet, kind, thoughtful and cares so much about other people. He's also innovative, passionate and talented in so many ways. He sings, flies airplanes, he's a mechanic, he loves his family, golf, farming, 4-wheeling, being on his boat… he's just the best guy. He's the best brother a sister could ask for. He loves me and Emy so much and even though he doesn't quite know what do to with us since we've become pregnant (it kinda weirds him out!) …. we know that he's going to be the most amazing uncle. Basically, what I'm saying is that he is a CATCH!! I remember my college roommates saying (when I say everyone loves Corey… EVERYONE loves Corey:) that whoever Corey marries is going to be one lucky girl and they are right!
However, Morgan isn't the only lucky one. Corey found a soulmate who is wired just like him in so many ways. They just get each other…. and yet Morgan has so many qualities that Corey needs in his life! For example… she's VERY organized! Corey hit the jackpot there!! Morgan loves the Lord, she loves kids, her family and she has the best way of making absolutely anyone feel loved and cared for. We prayed for Corey to find a girl who was his biggest cheerleader and brought out the best in him, and Morgan does just that. We are so excited to have her in our family and I cannot wait to introduce these two to you via pictures!!!
I know I've written a novel, but I just have so much to say about these two! We love them and we cannot WAIT for the wedding in MAY!!!!!! ah!!!!
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SO SWEET!! I can just picture Morgan as a bride already! Can't wait to see pictures!
Congratulations to Corey and Morgan!! This is so special that you get to take their engagement photos. These are so beautiful!!
LOVE THESE!!!! Can't wait for their big day!!!! I already know it's going to be loaded with love and joy (and BABIES!!!) :)
Ugh, these are just too good! They are beaming in every photo! Their love is so sweet, you captured them so well, Katelyn!!
These are perfect!!! She is STUNNING!
OH MY GOSHHHH!!! I LOVE THESE!!! I seriously can't wait for the wedding!! :)
Ahhhhh!!! Loooove all of these! Beautiful, glowy, sweet – you nailed it again KK! Corey and Morgan, y'all look awesome!
So happy for Corey. Beautiful photos of a beautiful couple.
Yay for Corey and Morgan!!! Love seeing them so happy in their engagement portraits! :) Can't wait to see the wedding photos in May!
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Ukash and MoneyGram Sign Agreement to Create More Payment Options for Global Money Transfer Customer
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LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- MoneyGram (NYS: MGI) , a leading global money transfer company, and Ukash, a leading U.K.-based online cash payment provider and winner of the Queen's Award for Enterprise for the third consecutive year, have signed a global agreement that will give Ukash customers the ability to send domestic and international money transfers from the Ukash website and receive it at any of MoneyGram's more than 310,000 locations worldwide or through MoneyGram's account deposit channels.
The initial service will launch in the U.K. later this year with plans to expand into other markets expected shortly thereafter. Ukash operates in 57 countries and has more than 460,000 points of sale.
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text: I share Chris's concern - is _c1_store is always good choice and always defined. We still can have Server VM without C1 (PPC64). Or Zero. It should be taking into account. If _c1_store is always present in all VM variants - it should be explained in comment. Thanks, Vladimir On 10/28/15 5:15 PM, Nils Eliasson wrote: > Still open for review. > > Regards, > Nils > > On 2015-10-24 10:49, Nils Eliasson wrote: >> >> On 2015-10-23 22:39, Christian Thalinger wrote: >>>> On Oct 22, 2015, at 11:03 PM, Nils Eliasson >>>> <nils.eliasson at oracle.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> Hi all, >>>> >>>> This fixes a bug when using a compiler that doesn't have compiler >>>> directives. This is a temporary fix using the default directive for c1. >>> What are the default directives for C1 and C2? This fix is for JVMCI >>> compilers and JVMCI compilers can only replace C2 in a tiered >>> configuration. Depending on what they are, wouldn't it make more >>> sense to use C2's default directives? >> >> The default directive is a directive that is always installed, always >> enabled and contains all the default values from vmflags and compile >> commands. This is the directive all compilations are using if no >> additional directives are installed. >>> >>>> In the future permanent fix all compilers will have directives by >>>> default. >>> How would that look like? >> >> Long story. It is an internal implementation detail to the structure >> of compiler directives. Right now there is a bit of an overhead adding >> a new compiler, even if only a single flag is used. The idea is to >> have all directives contain all flags for all compilers - it might >> sound expensive but will actually be more efficient. The most common >> use case is only having the default directive, and in this case the >> common flags wouldn't have to be duplicated for each compiler. The >> profit in the JVMCI case is that all the common flags are valid and >> usable without any workaround. The improvement is straightforward and >> wont affect any use site but is big enough not to be the fix of this bug. >> >> //Nils >> >> >>>> bug: https://bugs.openjdk.java.net/browse/JDK-8140343 >>>> webrev: http://cr.openjdk.java.net/~neliasso/8140343/webrev.01/ >>>> >>>> Please review, >>>> Nils >> >


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The Faith We Profess
A Catholic Guide to the Apostles' Creed
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Noted Washington, D.C. pastor and teacher Msgr. Peter J. Vaghi offers a simple introduction to Catholicism blending sound Catholic teaching with scripture, the wisdom of the saints, literature, and personal anecdotes to offer a synopsis of the faith suitable for lifelong Catholics and inquirers alike. Vaghi deftly explains how this oldest of the Church's creeds is not only a summary of Catholic beliefs, but an invitation to entrust oneself to God. Twelve chapters corresponding to the twelve articles of the Creed offer a fast-paced tour of the Catholic faith, with particular attention to sometimes neglected aspects distinctive to Catholicism. Questions for reflection and prayers are included for group and/or devotional use.
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Just like the Iron Curtain, we are seeing the walls of Islam begin to crumble. One of the videos we produced this year for a like-minded organization was put up on various social media sites. (You can view it here: Laila: Looking for a Miracle)
Over a one month period, there were over 22,000 views of the video from people who live in the Arabian Gulf. The aim was to discover people who identified with the story told in the video, engage them in personal contact, and encourage as many as possible to begin meeting together in private chat room groups where their questions and concerns could be discussed and answered.
Disillusioned Muslims are searching for answers. Unfortunately, in many places the truth of the Gospel is still hidden from them. Leslie and I want to say a hearty thank you for your partnership in making this possible; seeing the good news of Christ delivered via media to every last dark corner on the earth.


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The estimated earthquake ground motions were not equal among the different soil conditions, since the previous design seismic forces were specified as the response values of representative buildings. It is also difficult to apply the design seismic forces to new structural systems and construction techniques, such as seismic isolation and structural-control buildings, and to take into account the seismic behavior of surface soil deposits.
Considering above inconsistency, it was concluded that the seismic design should start with defining the input earthquake ground motions. This methodology coincides with the performance-based structural engineering framework, which aspires toward flexible design. Consequently, new seismic design procedures including the design earthquake response spectrum have been introduced to replace previous procedures.


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And that's not me saying it but but a reputable female academic sociologist called Catherine Hakim who works for a think tank, Civitas: the Institute for Civil Society.
Her latest book is an updated version of the New Rules. The New Rules: Internet Dating, Playfairs and Erotic Power. In it she proposes that men not getting enough sex leads to men being unfaithful, using prostitutes and possibly assaulting women.
She thinks society ignores the male sex deficit resulting in sexual frustration in men and unhappiness. She came to these conclusions after analysing data from 30 sex surveys conducted around the world.
She found a decline in sexual intercourse (In Japan half of couples are in sexless marriages, and are choosing work over sex) and the absence of major wars that traditionally reduced the number of surplus men – 6% more boys are born than girls and the World Bank estimates there is a world surplus of 60 million men, a situation coming to Britain in 2050. (Note also the problems with the male dominated refugees fleeing across the EU and the stories of sexual assaults in Germany).
Women's increasing independence has also been a factor which has put them more in control.
And women are catching up with men in the number of sexual partners they have and only appear to have a bit less sex than men according to the British National Surveys of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles. The only way to measure frustration is to look at masturbation (2 out of 3 men did it) and use of prostitution (1 in 25 men used them but hardly any women) according to that survey.
Men are twice as likely to admit affairs despite a large and growing majority of both sexes saying they believe infidelity is wrong. It seems that at overall men have higher sexual desire than women. Which may explain why there is so much sexual harassment of women at work and why sexual coercion is a male thing.
Perhaps more controversially she doesn't believe sexual violence is about power but simply about sex and thinks many men live lives of bitter resentment that would shock their wives if they knew.
What does she suggest to counteract this? Well greater tolerance of infidelity and legalised prostitution for a start.
And if you are one of those men living a life of bitter resentment it might pay you to hang on until your eighties. Over-80s enjoy a better sex life than people in their 50s according to the University of Manchester which studied 7,000 people aged 50 and over.
They found at least 25% of the men and 10% of the women were sexually active.Older sexual partners were more likely to share the sexual preferences of their partners and feel emotionally close to them than 50-79-year olds.
Although women at all ages in the survey didn't feel under pressure to have sex men over 80 felt six times more obliged to have sex than those aged 50- 59 and 70 -79. And women over 80 found it easier to get aroused than younger women especially the 60 – 69 year olds.
David Lee, the author of the report, thought the findings could reflect the longevity of the relationship, the fact that they didn't have children in the home, and generally because they felt more contented. But the belief that sex stops at 80 – either due to disbelief, disgust, or humour – is simply not true.
He said "that clearly isn't the case – and not how over-80s see it. There are no age boundaries and we need to get away from this idea".
Well that's good news if you can live that long. And on a positive note, as we are an ageing population, perhaps Hakim's fears will be unfounded as men eventually get what they want and reduce that male sex deficit!
When Hakim worked previously at the LSE she specialised in employee relations relating to equal pay and gender differences but made her name with the publication of her book Erotic Capital in which she asserted that it's magic combination of attractiveness and charisma is at the heart of how we work, live and conduct our relationships.
Whether or not you agreed with her she certainly upset feminists everywhere (and I've seen her in action first hand at an international conference rebutting a Brazilian delegate's argument by referring to how much women spend in that country spend on enhancing their erotic capital).


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I've done a lot of design work; I've been maintaining my web site for over two years, I was design editor on a yearbook once, I've done product mock-ups, and lots of work on interfaces and layouts. Through all this, I've picked up a bunch of ideas on what works and what doesn't, and on things others do that really piss me off. In this area, I'll share some of my experiences, ideas, and graphics for others to look at, and learn how to do (or not do ;) things.
Now, you may be wondering what my "Fire & Steel" badge refers to. I believe that if you're going to do something, do it right. I'm also a firm believer in simplicity; people have a tendency to create big, gawdy, clunky graphics when simple, streamlined ones generally work much better. I also have a tendency to avoid farming out work; I prefer to do everything myself, simply because I don't trust most others to do a competent job. On projects, I tend to demand an absolute degree of control. That's why I roll all my own HTML by hand rather than rely on a WYSIWYG editor, because, in my not-so-humble opinion, none of the ones out there (in my price range, at least) cut it yet. Quite a few are not particularly easier to use than raw HTML, and most don't yield as good results. Many are also a generation or two behind the features available on the web, or prevent you from doing perfectly legit things that I like. While I've been raised on GUIs since day one, and despise command-lines, I still prefer getting down-and-dirty when working on things. (To show how masochistic I am, I actually like programming in assembly, and do so of my free will at times.) Back during the days of the Roman empire, to give a commander a Writ of Ignie Ferroque, or Fire & Steel, was to authorize him to use any means necessary to drive out a population, the sword and burning being the primary weapons available at the time. So, to say that this site was forged with Fire & Steel is to proclaim that I'm no-compromises hardass when it comes to creating pages. If you'd like to add this declaration to your site, click here.
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Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Bora Bora, the most beautiful and romantic island
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Within one hour flight from the island of Tahiti or Moorea, Bora Bora island, with a lagoon resembling an artist's palette of blues and greens, is love at first sight. Romantics from around the world have claimed this island where the castle-like Mount Otemanu pierce the sky. Tropical slopes and valleys blossom with hibiscus, while palm-covered motu circle the lagoon like a necklace finely illuminated.
Perfect white-sand beaches give way to the waters where the fish turn emerald colored coral gardens as they greet the giant manta rays. This can easily be described as the center of the romantic universe, where luxury resorts and spas dot the island with overwater bungalows, villas thatchedroof, and the fairy tale atmosphere.
Simply said, Bora Bora is the most beautiful island in the world.
Pora Pora - the ancient name, meaning "first born," comes from the legend describes this as the first island increased when Taaroa,
supreme god, fishing out of the water after the creation myth Havai'i, now known as Raiatea. Although the first letter "B" does not exist in the language of Tahiti, when Captain Cook first heard the name he assumed the voice softened from Tahiti "P" to "B" and called the island of Bola Bola.
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Indeed, the most romantic island in the world. From the dramatic scenery of privacy and amenities of the bungalows over the water, everything in Bora Bora equals 10 on the romance scale. Resorts have been welcoming couples for over 40 years and their special facilities have been improved to perfection. From sunrise to sunset, each resort has designed their own blend of unique romantic experiences for their guests to choose from.
For visitors, The Majesty Bora Bora offers:
Enchantment of the neon lit turquoise lagoon waters with endless days of exploration through snorkeling and diving. Above the lagoon with the spirit of outrigger boats, Boston Whaler, wave runner, jet ski, and cruise ships dramatic sunset catamaran sailboat. Exploration of the panoramic views are found by hike or 4x4 accompanied by entertaining local guides. The discovery of world-renowned shopping for original art of local and international, Tahitian pearls, perfumes and oils, and precious wood crafts.
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It was another wonderful year for trips (Argentina, the Gaspé and Iceland) along with many other fun photo opportunities. I find it tough to pick 25 favourites from any one of my trips, and it is even tougher for a whole year. My critieria for favourite shots was not just that they were good images, they also had to have some kind of story behind them.
One of the ways that I got to share images this year was the production of an iBook on Iceland, that you can download here.
Here is a link to the high res versions of the images, as well as a link to a few more on my e-commerce site, please enjoy!
End of day in Patagonia
After a long day of fishing, the return trip to the lodge ends coming over the last hill before the Corcovada River. This evening, the clouds broke right at the Andes, and the valley is beautifully side lit.
Great Horned Owl Watching
This male Great Horned Owl as sitting on the side of a hill a few hundred meters from the burrow that his mate and their brood were hidden in. He kept a careful eye on us to ensure that we would not get too close without a warning.
Returning to Pasture
These yearlings have been running wild for most of the last few months, and were rounded up the day before for branding. They are now being returned in the early morning to pasture for a while longer before they are to be trained.
Lift Off
This pasture lands in Patagonia have a number of different species of Caracara which love to perch on fence posts between hunts.
Silent Hunter
This snowy owl was hunting east of Ottawa during the coldest part of the winter, and was in the processing of switching perches.
Iceland's Giants
While the island of Iceland is home to trolls and fairies, this grey whale was hunting off the north coast on a foggy, windy day.
Primordial Iceland
On the north coast of Iceland east of Akureyri, the geothermal features of Iceland at the surface include hot steam vents and bubbling pools of mud. It feels unworldly.
Game of Thrones
As we came through a gap in the mountains into the highlands of Iceland, this valley spear out in front of this. This image, like many I made in Iceland was done with an iPhone 6.
The low fog in the distance, combined with the blue skies past the mountains were a wonderful site. The classic white Icelandic church with its red roof stood out in this harsh landscape.
On the Run
You just never know when you are going to see caribou. This herd was found just minutes after we left our hotel in the morning. Had we not been so anxious, they probably would have stuck around for a while.
Last Resting Place
The remains of this grey whale skull stood out on the black beach with the storm clouds in the distance.
Brandon and Lori
While at Skogafoss, we had the beautiful site almost all to ourselves. Except for one couple who were up close to the falls, and obviously enjoying the moment. As they left, I went over to speak to them and offer a copy of the photo. Proving that it is a small world, this couple was Canadian, and lived in Toronto, in the same apartment as one of our participants in the Portfolios in a week trip. Wow.
On one of the extra days at the end of the Portfolios in a week tour this mother sheep still in her winter coat was along the side of the road with her two lambs.
Nature's Power
With the waves crashing up to the top of these 30m high cliffs, the nesting sea birds were all flushed by a group of ravens flying over looking for unoccupied nests.
A Study in Contrasts
On the last day of the tour we explored some interesting spots with local model Eyrún Jónsdóttir. This image was made at a local site where they dry fish heads before shipping them to Nigeria.
This green heron at Mud Lake in Ottawa is about to make the dive into the water for a fish. The spread wings, body position, and the calm water all combined for an unusual image.
Up and Over
Roller derby is such an unusual sport, and I liked the facial expression of the jammer as he made it by the pack on the inside by jumping.
Sushi Breakfast
An early morning catch of catfish was being taken to the shore to be enjoyed by this blue heron at Mud Lake in Ottawa.
Memories of Opa
At my son Andrew's wedding to Shannon this summer, I took almost no photos. Between M+M Photography who did a great job, and multiple friends who covered the event, I only rarely picked up the camera. This image is of my wife Laura, helping Andrew put on the watch of his Opa who had passed on. It was a very personal moment.
An international friendly between Canada and the USA held outside Ottawa had a lot of good action. This images had a set of faces that made it interesting to me.
Full Flip
At the World Freestyle Kayak Championships north of Ottawa, the athletes were doing amazing things with their kayaks in the fast waters of the Ottawa Riger.
Eclipse of a Super Moon
A full moon going into full eclipse is rare, so using Parliament Hill as a foreground was a great choice of location.
I took literally tens of thousands of photos of snow geese this fall as they are in the Ottawa area for quite a while. This one stood out as being different because of the layers of geese and of course the moon in the background.
As far as the eye can see
The favoured location for the snow geese this year was a sod farm east of Ottawa, and they would occupy an area that could be literally several kilometers wide and deep. In this image, a flush was starting on the far side of the flock and moving towards us.
No Collisions
In spite of how tightly packed the snow geese are, there do not seem to be any collisions on take off.


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Sal Buscema is a name familiar to just about anyone who read comics during the Bronze Age of comics. An incredibly prolific artist, Mr. Buscema contributed to the now-legendary "Kree-Skrull War" storyline and pencilled long runs on "The Incredible Hulk," "Thor," "Captain America," "The Defenders," "Rom: Space Knight," "The Spectacular Spider-Man" and many other titles for Marvel. The younger brother of fellow Marvel mainstay John Buscema, he was one of the company's major fill-in masters and was known as "Our Pal Sal" in the old Marvel "Bullpen Bulletins."
In recent years, Mr. Buscema has been working primarily as an inker. Alongside writer Tom DeFalco and penciler Ron Frenz, Buscema inked lengthy runs on "Spider-Girl" and "The Amazing Spider-Girl" along with other projects. This year, he inked IDW Publishing's recent "G.I. Joe" Annual and is currently the regular inker for the ongoing "Dungeons and Dragons: Forgotten Realms" comic series as well as a number of upcoming issues of "G.I. Joe." When the solicitations were released, IDW credited the artist as "the legendary Sal Buscema," a compliment which astonished the septuagenarian artist when CBR informed him during this interview.
CBR News: How did you first start working at IDW?
Sal Buscema: I did a cover for them a couple of years ago. Marc DeMatteis was doing some writing for them and he asked me if I would be willing to do this cover for one of his books and Joe Sinnott was going to be inking it. I did that, and the work at Marvel and DC kind of dried up. I've been part of a three man team, working with Ron Frenz and Tom DeFalco. We've been together for numerous years, doing "Spider-Girl" and several other projects for Marvel and for DC. I'm supposedly officially retired, but I didn't want to stop working. I love what I do, so why stop working? If the work is still there and I'm still in demand, then I'm going to continue to work for as long as that exists. I called the IDW editor I had worked with -- he used to be an editor at Marvel -- and I essentially said to him what I just said to you; I just want to keep working and I was wondering if IDW would be interested in giving me any work. Primarily inking, that's what I want to do. I guess it was maybe a month or so later I got a call from Chris Ryall, who's the editor-in-chief up there. Chris said that he had been a fan of mine for many years. He loved what I do and, as they say, the rest is history. We hope that the relationship lasts a long, long time.
For the "G.I. Joe" annual you recently inked, Ron Frenz penciled one of the stories.
He did a third of what was one story, essentially. He did a little more than a third of the book, and Ron Wagner and Herb Trimpe split the rest of it. I had to ink three different guys on that job, which was a little bit of a challenge, but it seemed to work out okay. They seemed pleased with the work that everybody did on it.
You've worked with Frenz for a number of years, as you mentioned, but had you worked with either Larry Hama or Herb Trimpe previously? I know that the three of you were all working at Marvel for many years.
I have inked Herb Trimpe on occasion, though not an awful lot. I don't believe I ever worked with Larry Hama.
You took over penciling "The Incredible Hulk" from Herb Trimpe, I believe.
Yeah. Herb went onto something else and they called me and asked if I wanted to take over the Hulk. That was about hundred fifty years ago. [Laughs] It seems like a hundred-fifty years ago. Anyway, when they called and asked me to do it, I jumped at the chance. The Hulk is my all-time favorite character. I think I did it for almost ten years. It was a labor of love for me. I just loved the character and had the opportunity to work with some wonderful writers on it, too.
Talk a little, if you would, about "Dungeons and Dragons: Forgotten Realms," because the fantasy genre is something a little different from the work for which you're best known.
Well, inking is inking. Inking different people is always a challenge. Lee Ferguson is a very talented guy, and I'm trying to do a bang up job on it because it's a new project. I mean, I try to do a bang up job on everything I do, because that's just the way I am. I can't work any other way. He is obviously a very, very different penciler from Ron Frenz, who I have been inking for quite a few years now, and it's a challenge to do that. The book looks very interesting. I can't tell you anything about the story per se because I'm not privy to it, except for what I see in these pages. It's not necessary for me as an inker to know exactly what is going on in every little instance. If it were necessary for me to know what was happening in that regard, I'm sure I'd be told. Inking is just something that you do, and whoever you ink, you try to do the very best that you can on each individual. My personal philosophy is to be as faithful to the penciler as I possibly can be.
You think of inking as something very different from penciling.
Oh, my gosh, yes. Absolutely. [Laughs] It's like night and day. With penciling, you're creating the story pictorially. You have to be a storyteller. In inking, you're primarily concerned with the reproduction of the job. As I said, in my case, I always try to be faithful to the penciler. When I was penciling, which I did for so many years at Marvel, and I did not ink my own work, I would always hope that whoever was inking my penciling would be very faithful to me. The difference [between penciling and inking] is so different.
The inker doesn't have to tell a story in the same way that the penciler does. All the inker is doing is finishing what the penciler does. That's what the inker is: A finisher. There was a time, many, many years ago when I first started in the business, and even before that obviously, when the inker was primarily the guy who finished the work, tried to be faithful to the penciler, and it was strictly for reproduction purposes. It was line reproduction. Of course, it's vastly different today. It's not like it was in the old days. Inking was, by and large, done by guys who were probably not good enough to be pencilers. That was not true in all cases, obviously, but it was true in a lot of cases. It's always been my first love. I broke into the business as an inker and I wanted to stay there, but when Stan saw my penciling he decided he wanted me to pencil. And when Stan wanted you to do something, you did it. [Laughs]
I'm just interested in how you think about and approach inking --
There's no great mystery to it. I pick up a brush, I dip it into the inkwell. [Laughs] I hate to be so non-profound, if there is such a term, but that's the mystery of it. When you've been doing it as long as I have, you can almost do it in your sleep. There's a little hyperbole there, obviously. The challenge is when I have someone different to ink. As I said, with Lee, it was a little bit of a challenge because he is so vastly different from Ron Frenz. Guys are just different and you have to adapt to the penciler. Hopefully I've done that with Lee and hopefully we'll be turning out a good book together.
What is it about inking that you enjoy?
It's always been my first love. When I was a kid, as you know, my brother John was in comics. When he became a freelancer, there were always penciled pages all over his studio. I would pick up a brush and a bottle of india ink and I'd start inking them. I guess I developed an ability to do it. It came very naturally to me. I love working with a brush and I love the medium of black and white line. It's not easy to do. It's a tremendous challenge and it's just something that I enjoy thoroughly.
As I said, when I first applied at Marvel for work, I wanted to do inking. I did a six-page story that I just made up myself. No dialogue, just told a story pictorially. The character was the Hulk, because I was fascinated with that character. When Stan saw it, he wanted me to pencil. Now don't misunderstand me. It's been a wonderful career being a penciler, but I'm at a point in my life where I don't need that kind of difficulty, and it is very difficult being a penciler. It's very difficult telling a story pictorially, especially some of the books. The group books are very difficult to do because you're dealing with so many different characters and you have to capture their personalities and telling the story is just not an easy thing to do. Inking is fun. It's not work. It never has been work for me. Was it Mark Twain who said, do what you love and you'll never work a day in your life? That's essentially what inking is for me.
I bring this up because when people talk about your work --
People talk about my work? [Laughs]
You were prolific, but you were also an excellent storyteller.
Thank you. I appreciate that. I think that was my strength. My storytelling is probably why I worked so many years for Marvel. If they had their way, I would never have had a day off. I insisted on that upon occasion.
When did you start as an artist? As you mentioned, and many people no doubt know, your late brother John was an artist.
John was eight years older than I. When I was twelve years old, I think, he got his first job at Timely Comics, which then became Marvel. At the age of sixteen, I made up some comic book samples, penciled and inked them. I took them around. At the time there was, a little hyperbole here, a comic book company every six blocks in New York. I guess I went to every one of them. I was not good enough. I wasn't ready. I did not get any work, so I continued with school. When I graduated from high school, I had the opportunity to go to college. I could have gone to Cooper Union in New York, which is a very fine art college, but I opted to go right into the business. I started right out of high school as an apprentice in a couple of different art studios. Essentially what you did was ran errands and erased things and kept things clean and swept -- you did the odd jobs that nobody wanted to do until you had the opportunity to finally sit at a board and start doing some work. Of course you had to have a portfolio to get the job to begin with, so I assume they recognized the talent that you had. I was in advertising and graphics for about thirteen or fourteen years.
I found out in the sixties that the comic book industry was coming back through John, who was still living in New York. I was down here in Virginia. When that happened, I decided I wanted to take another crack at it because I wanted to do comic books. It's just such a fun way to earn a living. I worked for about a year to try to learn how to do comic books because I was not a part of that industry. John was doing them, and I certainly had an insight into doing comic books, but it's not an easy craft. It's a very, very difficult thing to do and requires a lot of work and diligence and dedication. Anyway, I worked up those samples at the end of that year and Stan saw them. Ss they say, the rest is history.
Who were some of the artists you were interested in when you were younger?
Well, in comics, Hal Foster and Alex Raymond. I was a big fan of [Milton] Caniff, but I preferred the styles of the two that I mentioned before. Some of the great illustrators of the day. Robert Fawcett, who I'm not sure a lot of people are familiar with, but he was probably one of the greatest draftsman that this country has ever produced. He did some absolutely marvelous story illustrations for the magazines that existed back then, like "Collier's" and "Ladies Home Journal" and all the wonderful magazines that are no longer in publication. Al Parker. Norman Rockwell was a great favorite of mine. So many of the artists that were involved with the Famous Artists School. Of course, the great artists of the Renaissance. One of my favorites is Rembrandt. Just an absolutely fantastic painter. The man was an absolute genius. Da Vinci. Even more than Da Vinci, Michelangelo. And in more modern days, one of my favorite artists of all time was John Singer Sargent. It was just uncanny what that man could do with paint. Just unbelievable. He was truly gifted beyond mortal imagination. I can't name everyone, but that gives you a smattering of who my favorites were and who influenced me a lot.
In comic books, Jack Kirby was, to me, the greatest comic book artist of all time. Joe Kubert was another great one. Just marvelous artists. And I was greatly influenced by John. It's pretty evident in a lot of the work that I did.
I think so and I can't help but think that if you brother was still with us and I put that same question to him, he would name many of those artists, Foster and Raymond, especially.
Absolutely. He was a great admirer of Hal Foster and Alex Raymond. He liked Caniff also but we went more towards the master draftsmen and although Caniff's drawing was very good, it was somewhat stylized whereas Alex Raymond and Hal Foster, their drawing was extremely realistic and they were both marvelous draftsmen. That's what John and I, and probably everyone else in the business, appreciate.
I did want to talk a little about the years you worked at Marvel. For instance, I didn't realize until the recent collection came out that you drew part of the Kree-Skrull war story.
Oh, my gosh. That does go back a few years, doesn't it? You probably know more about it than I can remember, it was so long ago. So many times in interviews, the interviewer will ask me a question about an issue that I did thirty or thirty-five years ago and I have absolutely no recollection of it. [Laughs] Go ahead, I'll do the best I can.
I can imagine. There are pages and sequences that just imprinted themselves on our young brains and have stayed with us ever since, but you spent an hour on it decades ago.
Maybe less than an hour. [Laughs] One of the things that I have been blessed with was, I always told everybody I wasn't a very good artist, but I sure was fast. [Laughs] I don't mean to be flip. That's one of the things that Marvel could always depend upon.
You mentioned that the Hulk was your favorite character. Why?
He's so different. He's not your normal superhero running around in spandex saving the world every month. He was such a fascinating character and the possibilities for the character were limitless as far as I was concerned. It was always an adventure. Every book I did, I approached it like I was working on it for the first time. That was one of the blessings of being able to work with such good writers when I was doing the Hulk. I was working with good writers on other books, too, but I was particularly blessed with that book. The character was so unique and I really felt that the possibilities for that character were truly limitless. He was a lot of fun to draw because he was ticked off all the time. [Laughs] You could really vent with this guy when you put pencil to paper.
There was a great run of writers working on the book in the course of that decade.
When I started, Len Wein was the writer, if I remember correctly, and again, I'm trusting a very faulty memory. Len and I had a really good relationship and we were worked very well together.
Roger Stern wrote it for a while. Bill Mantlo worked on it for a long time.
I ended my run on the Hulk when Bill was writing it. There were several in-between, and they're probably going to get really ticked off at me for not remembering who they were. I ask for their forgiveness.
You also drew the Hulk in "The Defenders" for a few years. Like "The Incredible Hulk," that was a book that was a little different.
They were supposed to be a very loosely-knit group of reluctant characters who really didn't want to be there, but circumstances brought them together every month. It was unique in that fashion, I suppose. Not like the Avengers, who were official members of this group. The Defenders really wanted to be elsewhere, but circumstances always brought them together.
Another book you worked on with writer Bill Mantlo was "Rom."
I enjoyed "Rom" a lot. A very funny story about "Rom" is that, as you know, it was based on a Parker Brothers toy. I believe that this was the first time this had ever happened in the comic book industry, where a major company came to them and asked them to develop a comic book based upon, in this case, a toy. Which Marvel did. They were hunting around for somebody to do it. Nobody wanted to do it because they said, this guy is a walking toaster. We don't want to do it because it's very uninteresting. They finally called me, and I've always had the attitude of, take the work when it's available. I didn't care what I was doing as long as I was busy. Obviously, I said yes and it turned out to be a pretty successful book. I think I had a five-year run on it before I dropped it to go onto other projects. It was a very interesting book to do. It had a lot of challenges.
You joked that you don't remember all the writers you worked with, but did you have much interaction with writers or was most of the interaction through editors?
Mostly through the editors. One of the things that I think was a mistake on my part was, I didn't go to the offices in New York as often as I should have. Just to let people know what I looked like. [Laughs] Or just to fraternize with the people up there. That was probably a mistake on my part.
Funny story about Len Wein -- I started "Hulk" with Len. He had a habit of being late with the plots, so he would call me on the phone and he would relate the plot to me over the phone. Of course he had this sketch in his mind of what he wanted to do with the story, but occasionally -- and this didn't happen too often, because he would usually know what he wanted -- he would reach a little bit of a snag in the story and he and I would kick it back and forth. I would say, well, how about this, and he would say, let's go that way and so on and so forth. When I said that we had a great relationship and the chemistry between us was really good, this is what I was talking about. He communicated the plots to me over the phone, and I don't recall that ever happening with any other writer. It may have, but I don't recall it. Len worked that way with me all the time and it worked out to be a pretty successful run that he and I had. We had a lot of fun together.
I enjoyed working with Roy Thomas and I learned a lot from Roy. I was starting in the business with Roy as my first writer, and his plots were fairly tight. He certainly gave you a lot of freedom, but he knew very well what he wanted. Back then, we were doing it the Stan Lee way where [the writer] would have a fairly loose plot and then allow the penciler to flesh everything out and turn it into a twenty-two page book. Why that was ever abandoned, I will never know. It was that system that made Marvel the number one comic book company in the world. I loved worked with Marc DeMatteis. Tom DeFalco is the consummate professional. I loved working with Tom. I worked with him recently on "Spider-Girl," and of course both he and Marc DeMatteis wrote the "Spectacular Spider-Man" book that I was fortunate enough to originate back in the seventies. I worked with both of them for a time on that book. Again, I ask forgiveness of those I worked with that I do not mention because my memory is pathetic. [Laughs]
As you mentioned, you and Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz have worked together for a number of years on different projects. Why do you think you and Ron work so well together?
One of the reasons I enjoy working with Ron so much is because he's a consummate professional, a phenomenal draftsman, a wonderful storyteller and his work is just an absolute blast to ink. He puts a tremendous amount of information into every panel that he does. I thought I was fast when I was doing penciling, but I'm amazed at how fast Ron is. He must put in a very long day because it's just amazing that he can produce as much work with as much detail and as much information as exists in every one of his panels and pages and still turn out the work as quickly as he does. He's just a joy to ink. He's just a tremendous draftsman and that's one of the things that I mentioned before that I really appreciate I love his drawing. He has a great sense of drama. He can be comical. He has all the qualities of the great storytellers and you can't ask for more than that. He's just an absolute blast to ink and I enjoy it thoroughly. He and I are going to be doing some "G.I. Joe" together for IDW.
When you were penciling, who were the inkers you enjoyed working with?
Well, Joe Sinnott is a master. He made me look good all the time. I was always very appreciative of that. One of the guys that I really enjoyed was Bill Sienkiewicz. Bill totally overpowered your penciling because his style was just so overpowering, but my gosh, what a fantastic talent he is. It was a privilege to have him ink my breakdowns. Again, I'm having problems with memory. I've been separated from that aspect for so many years. The names just don't come back that quickly.
I don't know if you know this, but all the previews for the IDW books have mentioned that they will inked by either "the great Sal Buscema" or "the legendary Sal Buscema."
Wow. I'm overwhelmed. I'm not being flip. That just boggles the mind. I had no idea I was a legend. [Laughs] I certainly don't consider myself a legend. My gosh. If that helps sell a few more books, then fantastic. Go for it.


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MORE than 400 motorcyclists have been involved in accidents on North Wales roads in the last two years it was revealed last night.
The shock figures, for 2006 and 2007, show 21 people have been killed and another 128 seriously injured.
There have already been two fatal accidents involving motorcyclists in the first 10 weeks of 2008.
Brian Atkins died when his machine crashed on the A5 near Llangefni in January and last month 26-year-old Stuart Sweetman died in a smash at Old Colwyn.
Now North Wales Police, in partnership with the six North Wales councils, are to launch a free, safe driving course for motorcyclists across the region.
Road safety staff will promote bike safety by offering a limited number of riders with a full licence living in North Wales a free two-day safety workshop.
The North Wales Local Authorities' Rider Scheme is being set up after the officer responsible for recording road traffic accidents in Denbighshire, Josephine Healy, became concerned at the number of motorcyclists being involved in accidents on roads across the county.
She and Paul Cheshire, North Wales BikeSafe Co-ordinator, looked into the possibility of offering free BikeSafe courses to local motorcyclists similar to the Passplus scheme for young drivers.
Mr Cheshire said: "This is all about education to improve the attitude and skills of motorcyclists in North Wales.
"The accident figures are still high and there is no quick fix. It will take a long time for everything to be taken on board. But Bikesafe has been operating for a number of years and we are seeing a gradual reduction in incidents."
Ms Healy said applicants will have the choice of a two-day BikeSafe course with theory and practical road management skills covering over 150 miles with a minimum of 1 to 2 assessment/demonstration or one-day of BikeSafe with less mileage and a second day of FBoS (First Bike on Scene – first aid for bikers).
Both provide discounts with insurance companies and those attending the FBoS course will receive a qualification from the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh.
Further details about the North Wales Local Authorities' Rider Scheme on 01824 706961.


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|Nga Waiata's new Oliver Goldsmith 'Lord'
|For opticals, Nga Waiata wears the Claire Goldsmith 'Findley'
All the way from Napier, here's the lovely Nga Waiata in her new Goldsmiths. For sunglasses she wears the Oliver Goldsmith 'Lord' in Bottle Green, and for optical glasses she wears the very elegant 'Findley' in Fire by Claire Goldsmith Legacy.
Nga Waiata is a jewellery designer and yes, she designed the necklace and blue ring you see in the photos! If you'd like to see more of her jewellery, you can follow her blog at www.ngawaiata.blogspot.com.


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God works in great ways. I seems I have picked up a new part time job teaching Gregorian Chant and Sacred Polyphony at a local Catholic high school. We still need to get the paperwork and contract in order. A lot of it I already have done from the parish (background checks, etc.).
I'm very excited to begin this fall doing something I really love, which is sacred music. Please say a prayer for my success and guidance moving forward.


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Jake and I have been working together on music since he was 15 and I was 16 years old. He is one of the reasons why I started my own production company and have been working on music among other things for almost 14 years. My first album was a collaboration with Jake "Chapter 1" in which we released our first single "Whatz Up" on the radio in Knoxville, Tennessee. We recently collaborated on the track "Brother In The Brooks" which earn over 31,000 views before it was taken down by YouTube for becoming too popular too fast. It has been re-posted and you can find the links in my other blog posts. Listen and comment on the New single.
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