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Presenting its director fellow Max Hoehn, Independent Opera mounts the first UK performances of Czech-Austrian composer Simon Vosecek's Biedermann and the Arsonists. David Pountney has produced an English translation of the composer's own libretto, which is closely based on Max Frisch's absurdist play concerning the petit-bourgeois Gottlieb Biedermann and his wife Babette who, out of middle-class politeness, embarrassment or just sheer spinelessness, end up putting up a pair of self-confessed arsonists in their attic. "Blinder than blind are the cowardly", one of the arsonists observes: a truth borne out to the extreme by Biedermann who, unable to confront pyromaniac guests, goes as far as to lend them a match – with predictably explosive consequences.
The Britten Sinfonia is deftly directed by Timothy Redmond, with the score's nervous gestures, tolling bell and comical trombones often giving the air of a grotesque cabaret. A trio of bumbling firemen offers a Greek chorus commentary from their colourful play fire engine, but the only ones with any clue or plan are the double-act arsonists Schmitz (a former wrestler) and Eisenring (a former waiter, recently out of jail). Sung respectively by Leigh Melrose and Matthew Hargreaves, they make a stunning contribution – especially Melrose who, wearing a comic book tattooed muscle suit, combines the precision comic technique of Jean Dujardin with an unsettling, knowing glare.
Mark Le Brocq perfectly captures the ineffectual Biedermann and, remarkably, never tires in vocal writing which continues to ascend as the character loses his grip on reality. Alinka Kozari and Raphaela Papadakis also give striking performances as Babette and the Biedermanns' maid Anna. In all, an aptly incendiary show.


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Tin Light Candles
You will need...
- Glue dots or glue gun
- 3 x 10cm (3 x 4in) pre-waxed votive wicks
- 3 small brioche tins or metal jelly moulds – roughly 150ml (5floz) capacityGlue dots or glue gun
- 6 wick-supporting sticks (or wooden cooking skewers cut in half)
- 750g (27oz) flaked soy wax – about 225g (7½oz) or roughly twice the volume of your tin for each mould
- 6 small elastic bands
- Small pan or metal mixing bowl
- Large saucepan
- Optional: fragrance oil
Step 1: Using a glue gun, or a glue dot, fix a pre-waxed wick securely to the bottom of each of your tins. Allow the glue to set. The wick needs to be secure before you pour in the wax or it will float up and fall over before the wax has time to set.
Step 2: Take a pair of sticks or skewers. Hold the sticks or skewers tightly together and then wrap a small elastic band round both ends, tying them together. Rest the sticks across the rim of the tin and thread the wick between the two sticks to keep it upright.
Step 3: Place the flaked soy wax in a small heatproof bowl and set over a pan of simmering water over a medium heat. Add about three drops of fragrance oil (if using) to the wax. Allow the wax to melt down and stir to disperse the fragrance oil. Once melted, the wax will appear completely clear. It will also be very hot so take care.
Step 4: Pour a small amount of the hot liquid wax into the bottom of your prepared tins to just cover the metal disc of the wick in each one. Leave the wax to harden and firm up for 10 minutes. Allowing a little of the wax to form a disc around the wick will make sure that they stay in place for the main pour at step 5.
Step 5: Gently reheat the wax if it has hardened and then pour into your tins to within about ¼in (6mm) of the top edges. Leave the wax to cool.
Step 6: Using a pair of scissors, trim the wicks down to about 12mm (½in) from the top surface of the wax. Set aside. Leave your candles for at least 24 hours before you light them.
- This project is taken from: Take a Tin,16 Beautiful Projects for Your Home, by Jemima Schlee. Price: £12.99
- For more fun craft projects, grab the latest copy of Yours.

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Book Selection of the Month (August '07)
Stephenie Meyer's Twilight falls under the last category. It's no secret I made it Harloty Mission No.4 (curious about the first 3, huh? :P) that everyone who loves our blog MUST read Twilight and it's sequel, New Moon. So I suppose you won't be surprised to learn that our BBC selection for this month is the third installment of the series: Eclipse.
Edward's soft voice came from behind me. I turned to see him spring lightly up the porch steps, his hair windblown from running. He pulled me into his arms at once, just like he had in the parking lot, and kissed me again.
This kiss frightened me. There was too much tension, too strong an edge to the way his lips crushed mine—like he was afraid we had only so much time left to us.
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As Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge, Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between her love for Edward and her friendship with Jacob—knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the ageless struggle between vampire and werewolf. With her graduation quickly approaching, Bella has one more decision to make: life or death. But which is which?
**UPDATE: No more early downloads from Books on Board. They were probably caught by Stephenie. :/ Er sorry, folks. Now, we all have to wait LOL.
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Optical Assistant
- Recruiter
- Inspired Selections
- Location
- Bury
- Salary
- £17,500
- Posted
- 10 May 2019
- Closes
- 06 Jun 2019
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- Job Role
- Optical Assistant
- Sector
- Multiple Practice
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
A brand new vacancy has just come in for a Full Time Optical Assistant to join a very well run practice in Bury. This leading independent chain has an enviable reputation built over 70 years of providing the local community with exceptional eye careOptical Assistant Position
Join this leading team in Bury as an Optical Assistant and you'll discover why this client pride themselves on providing the foundation for an exciting, long-term career – a home where your previous optical expertise will be truly valued and where you'll be given the opportunity to thrive and develop. For the right candidate there is the opportunity to progress on to the Qualified Dispesnsing Optician course.Responsibilities of the Optical Assistant
As an Optical Assistant you will spend your time on various aspects of meeting your customer's needs precisely and competently. You will work within a busy practice in an all around role. You will be helping patients with all their eye care needs, you will be dispensing spectacles and making sales as well as undertaking pre-screening, contact lens teaches and associated admin work.Requirements for the Optical Assistant
To secure this role you will need previous experience as an Optical Assistant and have a real passion for providing fantastic customer care. You've already demonstrated that you're a natural when it comes to customer care, you're articulate, good with people with an organised approach and always happy to help, so you'll fit right in as a valuable member of the friendly store team, joining a business that's going placesCompensation for the Optical Assistant
On offer for the right person is a competitive salary of £17,500 + benefits as well as the opportunity to further your career. You will have 28 days holiday and work between 9-5:30pm, with NO Sundays & one other day off in the week to be discussed.
To apply for this Optical Assistant position in Bury or any other Optical roles in the Bury area then please call Inspired Selections on 0121 778 6999 or join us at www.inspiredselections.co.uk.


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Grand Turk Cruise Ship Tours
Welcome to Grand Turk and the beautiful Turks & Caicos Islands. We are a native owned and operated watersports company offering Shore Excursions to cruise ship passengers. Board the boat at the beach right next to the cruise terminal and head out for a two and a half hour tour.
This tour takes you on a guided snorkel tour of the beautiful Caribbean reef experiencing first-hand the beauty of Grand Turks underwater world. With a myriad of colors on display, you will see an abundance of tropical fish and vibrant coral as you snorkel the clear, turquoise waters.
Your experienced tour guide will introduce you to some of the exciting marine life around Grand Turk such as sharks, rays and turtles. For our next stop, with the help of your tour guide snorkel for Conch Shells that will after be prepared into a fresh Conch Salad.
Our Third and final stop is the island of Gibbs Cay, home to Grand Turk's oldest and largest Southern and rough tail sting rays. At Gibbs Cay your captain will do the sting ray call and the rays will come over and swim around and rub on you in hopes of a snack.
They are very friendly and accustomed to swimming and playing with people. However they are wild animals and we must handle them with care.
Stringrays are in their natural environment, interactions and sightings are not guaranteed.
Chips and Salsa, Bottled water and Rum Punch served on all trips
Snorkel equipment is included
If you are on a Carnival Cruise, please follow this link to make a reservation.
All other Cruise Line passengers and Private Charters please contact us by clicking 'Book Now'.
Groups & Corporate Incentives
When it comes to providing unique and exciting getaways for corporate or client incentive programs, Ocean Vibes can help. Be it a thank you reward to your hardworking employees, or a novel way to seal the deal with your clients, we can make sure everything is arranged from when you disembark.
Our fleet of power catamarans can whisk one or 100 of your clients, employees or guests off on an adventure in paradise.


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noting our many food escapades: the flavours, textures, colours, smells, sounds, ambiance of the experience
West Seventy6 Grill
I was invited me to come in as they re-designed their menus since the beginning of the year. To be honest would've probably made it at West Seventy6 Grill sooner or later, judging by their substantial urbanspoon score.
a rich yellow-gold, with some legs
Its a tricky entrance - from of the Marriott Hotel and then to the left. An orange wordmark screen next to a bright entrance welcomed us with menus and wine bottles on a barrel to the side. I do think the wordmark can use a 3D signage treatment, though. There is something about spelling out a number which feels right and the elegant sail illustration - varying line thickness gives it a passionate feel.
honey, oak, peechy
We entered the main, spacious room - stone bar base, maroon curtains and chair pillows, dark wooden floors and tables with glasses and white napkins waiting. For a second there, we both thought we are completely under-dressed, however as we joined the crowd outside, we realized there's nothing to worry about. We were instantly greeted and asked to take a seat. A small table waited for us with chairs angled towards the lake.
earth hints, strong character
My prejudice for a restaurant inside a hotel by the lakeshore, would be that it is snobby and overpriced. I was more than pleased to see that stereotype get blown away, with the pleasant light breeze on the terrace. The lunch menu was a single page - clean and simple. The classy drinks menu stood up waiting - black scratch-textured skin with the logo screen-printed in the middle. I was curious to ask for the chef's special. My mouth watered as I listened, so I went with their Farmer's Field Salad. Cheri being a Pulled Pork fan, decided to give it a try, eventhough he was tempted by a few other dishes. I wanted to try a glass of the Baco Noir, and we decided to ask for a recommendation to go along with the pulled pork. The trick was that we wanted a white one. Our waiter recommended a Pinot Grigio, and so we followed his advise. The bit of the parking lot in our view was easy to forget, as we watch people go along the green lakeshore.
full-bodied complex and smooth
Our wines arrived. We sipped them, both light with interesting bouquets, sitting in the shade with a flower pot on the side. It was quiet and peaceful as the time slowed down. You can only hear people's quiet chatter, as if everyone was careful not to ruin this precious moment. Our only wish was for a soft sound, perhaps a light wooden wind-chime to make these moments even better. Our dishes quickly arrived . My salad was a piece of art - vibrant colours and textures painting the white plate. Tender salmon over a bed of arugula leaves, covered with apples, and.. I though macadamia nuts. I asked a waiter about the spicy sauce and this mystery nut and he informed me it was peanut salsa. Cheri's pulled pork came on a pretzel baguette with a side of thinly slices fries. The pork was cooked perfectly - in a chipotle, coke braise. It was a bit on the sweet side but it was beautifully complemented with mango coleslaw and onion.
evolving and interesting - deepening the experience
As we finished licking our fingers we asked for the dessert menu. The waiter, who mentioned it was his first day, was perfect in his descriptions. We decided to try both dessert options: whisky-maple creme brule and the lemon, mint cheesecake. Both presented beautifully and making my tastebuds purr. On top of that, since I was curious how the whisky-maple was worked into the creme brule, the chef himself came out to explain his secret to me - how exquisite! He also is a big fan incorporating the local market produce into his dishes.
Dave, the restaurant supervisor, came to let us know that dessert was complimentary. I have to say, no matter what that number at the end was, it was definitely worth it.
overall... an intimate, complex Chardonnay
Labels: baco, cheesecake, creme brule, Dave Owens, food presentation, friendly, grill, intimate, Jamie Hussey, Kingston, knowledgable, pinot grigio, pulled pork, quiet, romantic, salmon arugla salad, terrace, velvet
Location: 7 Earl St, Kingston, ON K7L 3A5, Canada
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To Charles Lyell 8 [May 1860]
Down Bromley Kent
My dear Lyell
Your letter contained much news for me.— It is indeed most important that the Cambrian or Barrandes primordial should be getting so much separated (in spite of Murchison) from Lower Silurian: I did not at all know this.1
I fear it is not very likely that I shall be up on 16th (I have written to J. Lubbock)2 though I shd. much like to hear the paper & discussions, for, I am sure that you will both be sorry to hear that Etty is ill with remittent Fever.3 There is at present no cause for anxiety, though she is very ill, & the Fever is sure to run on for a fortnight or three weeks, and anxiety always knocks me up.—
I have sent for Canadian Naturalist;4 if I cannot procure a copy I will borrow yours.— I had letter from Henslow this morning who says that Sedgwick was on last Monday night to open a battery on me at Cambridge Phil. Socy. —5 Anyhow I am much honoured by being attacked there & at Royal Soc. of Edinburgh.—6 With respect to Aster, I remember long ago reading curious paper by Asa Gray & another on Aster, in which they give cases of two forms so very distinct that they must consider them specifically distinct, & yet perfectly united by intermediate varieties or links & they admit that in almost every other case that this suffices to upset two species as distinct.—7 But I do not think it worth while to contradict single cases. Nor is it worth while arguing against those who do not attend to what I state. A moment reflexion will show you that there must be (on our doctrine) large genera not varying—see p. 56 on this subject in 2d Edit of Origin— Though I do not there discuss case in detail—
It may be sheer bigotry for my own notions, but I prefer to the Atlantis my notion of plants & animals having migrated from old to new world or conversely when climate was much hotter by approximately the line of Behring's Straits.8 It is most important as you say to see living forms of plants going back so far in time. I wonder whether we shall ever discover the flora of dry land of the Coal period & find it not so anomalous as the swamp or coal-making flora!
I am working away over the blessed Pigeon manuscript;9 but from one cause or another I get on very slowly,—chiefly from my abominable stomach.—
This morning I got letter from Acad. Nat. Sc. of Philadelphia, announcing that I am elected a Correspondent;10— I do not suppose that this is much of honour; but it shows that some naturalists there do not think me such a scientific profligate as many think me here.—
Ever | My dear Lyell | Yours gratefully | C. Darwin
What a grand fact about extinct Stags horn worked by man!—11
Did not know about separation between Silurian and Cambrian.
Cannot attend Geological Society meeting.
Etty [Henrietta Darwin] ill.
Sedgwick in his attack at Cambridge Philosophical Society states "there must be [on CD's theory] large genera not varying".
Discusses migration of plants and animals from Old World to New.
Views of Asa Gray on Aster.
Mentions flora of coal period.
Has been elected to Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences.
Letter details
- Letter no.
- From
- Charles Robert Darwin
- To
- Charles Lyell, 1st baronet
- Sent from
- Down
- Source of text
- American Philosophical Society (Mss.B.D25.211)
- Physical description
- 6pp
Please cite as
Darwin Correspondence Project, "Letter no. 2788," accessed on 24 September 2019, https://www.darwinproject.ac.uk/letter/DCP-LETT-2788.xml
Also published in The Correspondence of Charles Darwin, vol. 8


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Our Mission
The Pussyhat Project aims to:
- Provide the people of the Women's March on Washington D.C. a means to make a unique collective visual statement which will help activists be better heard.
- Provide people who cannot physically be on the National Mall a way to represent themselves and support women's rights.
The more we are seen, the more we are heard. Let's come together to support women's rights in a creative and impactful way.


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Looks like the upgrade we've all been waiting (and praying) for...
Could this be about to get Microsoft back in the game…?
The InsideMicrosoft blog has just pulled a major exclusive out of the bag with extensive details and the first grabs of Windows Mobile 7 – the most radical overhaul of the OS to date.
Right now I'm sure you're starring at the eye candy and thinking 'Wow, this is more like it' and indeed WM7 does appear just one step removed from a full desktop operating system, but there's more to it than beautification – far more.
The big news actually comes with the extensive integration of gesture control. Yep, lest we forget, Apple may have stunned us all with multi-touch but Microsoft has its Surface project which promises much of the same and it is now at the heart of WM7. Consequently flicks, swipes, pinches, slides et al will manipulate the interface, but more than that we'll see the arrival of 'motion gestures' too.
Whereas the iPhone uses accelerometers and gyroscopes to detect movement, WM7 devices will simply use the motion monitored through a device's camera which opens up a whole new array of inputs such as shaking, twisting and turning. The first of these, for example, sounds a particularly satisfying way to switch off an alarm – though I'm sure the controls will be highly customisable and context sensitive.
Lastly, the multimedia aspect has been boosted significantly with a beefed up Internet Explorer capable of full web page scaling and tabs, a meatier Media Player with wide format support, dynamic photo gallery, Live Search mapping and even an iPhone-a-licious virtual keyboard rip-off.
Of course, as InsideMicrosoft notes, with WM7 not due to ship until 2009 (there's Windows Mobile 6.1 to come first) a lot can change between now and then and Vista provides a stark reminder that many great ideas don't make it through to the final product.
Still, it's just a little bit exciting… isn't it?


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Better Late Than Never // Interntros
Kim Wilkinson
These two. Dang, friends. We could not have asked for two better interns. We've been a little slow, but at long last, here's the introduction. We'll try to do them justice, but we strongly suggest that you wander down and meet them for yourselves. They're just the greatest.
Oh man. This girl. We love her. We fell in love with her the moment we met her, and since then she's given us more reasons every day to think she's just wonderful. We are beyond thrilled to have her on our team this year. Brandi brings with her a wealth of camp experience and a passion and heart for camp ministry.
Brandi's spunk, enthusiasm, and sincere and caring heart endear her to everyone she meets (just ask Phil. If he tries to headhunt her to his department one more time, we're cutting off his tomato supply.) Her quick sense of humour keeps us on our toes and forever giggling, and her genuine and sincere love for those around her challenges us to invest more in community and relationships every day.
Brandi comes to us from Kalama, Washington, but grew up in North Pole, Alaska (for real. We wouldn't make this stuff up.) When she isn't elbow-deep in the dirt transplanting up a storm or talking back to the sheep and telling them to mind their manners, Brandi is studying to be a nurse at Trinity Western University. She's big into tennis, volleyball, and hikes with friends (a go-getter, she's already conquered one Sunshine Coast mountain.)
We love how naturally she has embraced and shared our love for food and community and can't wait to unleash her on our summer program development. Expect great things.
Mr. Ideas (but if we catch him playing with any more bugs, we're going to start calling him Mr. Insects), Jon is always looking for ways to improve and grow whatever he is working on. Whether it's a beehive, an irrigation system, or a new crop to try in the orchard, we can always count on Jon to suggest new ideas, methods, and approaches. Jon's inquisitive and curious nature have lead him down many paths, but for now we're glad that it has led him to this place and that we're being peppered with questions like "how do you harvest bee propolis?" and "why the heck do you not have a crabapple tree?"
Deep and thoughtful, we often catch Jon pondering the mysteries of the universe while stringing a trellis, maneuvering the rototiller, or eradicating the ever-invading blackberry bushes. He's quick to crack puns that make us groan (don't tell him that we actually love them. Most of the time) and pulls off a mean pirate game-show host (don't ask.)
Jon hails from Surrey, BC. Before we turned him into a professional trench-digger (be jealous of our raised squash beds,) Jon worked in a number of different fields from acting to pizza delivery. Now we have him working in an entirely different kind of field (that there? That was payback for all of his terrible puns.) While we're sure that whatever Jon puts his entrepreneurial mind to will be a success, we're trying to convince him that this whole food, faith, and farming thing is where it's at.
Also, he wanted to be an entomologist when he was a kid. So yeah, that. Expect praying mantises.


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Archive for July, 2011
Demeter's Love: Part 2 -The Reclamation
Posted by sistertongue in Astrology, Culture, feminism, Nature, Philosophy, Taoism on July 19, 2011
The reclamation required in an examination of the story of Demeter and her daughter, Persephone, must be conducted on both the material and metaphoric realms in order for its message to be fully comprehended. This is the story first and foremost of the intense love and devotion of a mother for her daughter. It is also, however, one of the first examples of how the patriarchy takes a distinctly feminine narrative and alters it, not just for its own immediate benefit, but to shape all future narratives in service of that patriarchal agenda. Like the asphalt and carpets that have buried the once vibrant heart of natural and holistic civilizations, the stories of ourselves have also been painted over with foreign words. They have been left as dry, truncated husks – empty tomes whose only purpose is to serve the needs of political, social, economic and religious institutions bent on exercising authority and power over others.
The need here is to pull up the rugs, open the closets, air out and reclaim these narratives. They are stories of love, passion and the deep desires of individuals to serve the good of the whole. They were not written down at all – they were not etched into stultifying, leather-bound encyclopedias. They were, rather, engaged in and played out within the rich and unpredictable terrain between the bookends of thousands of years of living. They are stories of blood and birth, of harvest and cornucopias, of reverence and duty to that which is, indeed, incomprehensible to the human mind, the divine intelligence which infuses all things with life. The focus of those intertwining and intersecting epochs, eras, and communal and singular lives were centered upon the subtle and brilliant movements between the once-fluid masculine and feminine energetics, guided by the wisdom of the goddess. Read the rest of this entry »


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The Bible is pretty clear, Happy Hours are a good idea! Join the Prince of Peace Young Adults at Katy Trail Ice House on Thursday for our monthly happy hour at 5:30 pm. This is a great opportunity to relax, hang out, and drink.
"Go, eat your bread with enjoyment, and drink your wine with a merry heart" – Ecclesiastes 9:7
"No longer drink only water, but use a little wine" – 1 Timothy 5:23


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Skater: Peaches N' Scream
League/Team: Fort Wayne Derby Brats/Electric Rollers (Captain)
Age: 11
Favorite Candy: Starburst
Favorite Music: Hip Hop, R & B, and rap (especially Eminem)
Favorite Book: I like to read pre-teen books that are a little above my age range. Chapter books are best.
Peaches has a reputation in school as being nice and smart and helping others. Even after becoming a jammer for the Fort Wayne (IA) Derby Brats, she's still that same person, except now she has learned how to speak her mind, gets her frustrations out and is better able to deal with tough situations thanks to roller derby.
When Peaches is not playing roller derby, she's in dance. Her "small and scrappy" dancer body makes her faster to sneak through the pack and "kick butt." She says the girls who play roller derby are more determined and tougher than the dancers she hangs with.
Her name fits her because not only is she nice, she's loud. While she still enjoys dance, her favorite part of roller derby is "kickin' butt."


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Puyallup UMC maintains two services on Sundays.
9:00 AM Praise Service with a band.
10:30 AM Traditional Service with adult choir, organ and piano.
Nursery care for children 5 years and under is available during both services.
Regardless of which worship you attend, we have ample parking, in front of and behind the church.


text: Always try your best. Your best is relative, and it changes from moment to moment. You wouldn't expect a person with the flu to run a marathon. If you're having a terribly panicky and anxious day, your best may be just getting out of bed. Anything is better than nothing, you can't fail if you're doing something, no matter how small it seems. Progress will be a few steps some days and leaps on other days.


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This is my third blog, and this one will more generally address my photography and not include either the self portrait project or the work from my trips to Italy.
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
Monday, January 9, 2017
The Return of Kodak Ektachrome
I hate to be contrary and spoil all the fun and I do not wish to sound like a digital troll but I used to teach slide based film photography and shot more than my share of 4x5 chromes professionally. I also ran a e-6 machine at the Washington University photo program for a while so I have a few experiences with the material.
Really, Ektachome? IMHO the material was basically unstable, faded colors, a heavy bias toward the blue side and a pretty narrow dynamic range. Did you guys all forget that? I mean there was a pretty good reason why side films were the first to go when film types started going away. I could go on, but I am just a little amused by all the excitement, I mean we have a couple of pretty decent Fujichrome films out there now and I wonder if the folks at Kodak have seen the sales stats for those products.
I guess I am happy they want to make more films but I'd be happier with developing a wider range of negative films again. Oh BTW, I have 4 or 5 Kodak carousel projectors used for sale if you are really committed.
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Finland is one of the richest countries in Europe in terms of the number of watercourses. Karu's guides will take you on a journey to the Finnish lake district – a unique and partly protected region. Travelling in a canoe lets you slip through the water silently and truly be part of nature. On the Karu Canoeing Expedition, you can enjoy the colourful autumn or the waking spring in all of their beauty, and also learn important bushcraft skills. Go fishing, and prepare your catch over an open fire under the supervision of our guides and enjoy the freedom of outdoors.
We are still working on the Karu online booking system. Meanwhile, please book your course from: firstname.lastname@example.com
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Silicon Valley Technology Summit
After months of hard work and planning, the ITLG Global Summit that took place in Fingal on 25-26th May 2015 has been declared a great success. The event saw elite business and technology leaders from Silicon Valley visit Fingal for an intensive two day event.
"We seized the opportunity to promote Fingal to this highly influential audience. We used every moment of the trip to showcase Fingal as a place in which to invest, work and live." explained Fingal Chief Executive Paul Reid. "We know that Fingal has natural advantages over other locations and it was our responsibility to educate and inform our visitors as to the advantages of locating here."
The accessibility of the region by air and sea with a wealth of high quality carriers is essential. The infrastructure of the region means that Fingal has the broadband, water, energy and road network needed to support investment by industry. Ireland is ranked first in the world for availability of skilled labour and Fingal has a young and highly educated population.
Director of Economic Development Ethna Felten continued "Fingal has these attributes and these are hugely important to companies seeking to locate in Europe. Our message to the visiting ITLG business leaders was that Fingal is the natural location in which to invest and that Fingal County Council Economic Development team are in place to support companies investing here"
Entrepreneurs from all over Ireland travelled to the Summit to hear international speakers talking about the changes and developments that will overtake the technology sector in the coming years.
Global business leaders, both established and emerging, saw Fingal at its best this week. Key people such as Margaret Burgraff of Intel, Paul Noglows of Forbes "Reinventing America" and Nora Khaldi of Nuritas not only heard about what Fingal has to offer but experienced it for themselves.
Fingal County Council were delighted to partner with Fingal Dublin Chamber on the planning and delivery of this programme and acknowledged particularly the personal commitment of Chamber CEO Tony Lambert.
Tony explained "In addition to showcasing infrastructure, it was important to showcase life in Fingal because great quality of life is important to international companies in attracting and retaining the best staff for their business. We ensured that the schedule of activities highlighted the great quality of life that we enjoy here in Fingal. In addition to the intensive investment day at the Institute of Technology Blanchardstown and the high tech summit at DCU we enjoyed leisure time in Swords on the first evening and a very special visit to Malahide Castle on the second."
Fingal County Council took the opportunity to give these highly influential delegates a sneak preview of the Dublin Enterprise Zone. Due to officially launch next month, the Dublin Enterprise Zone consists of over 700 hectares of undeveloped, zoned and serviced land. It also boasts 20 business parks, 800 companies, nearly 17,000 employees and 1.18million m2 of building floor area. Paul Reid continued:
"Once launched, The Dublin Enterprise Zone will be a huge asset to Fingal in attracting both Irish and international investment. So it was vital that we used the ITLG Global Summit as an opportunity to promote this. All of the conditions in Fingal are right for investment. The economy is not only recovering but performing well. Our highly educated population are an incredible asset. Our accessibility and infrastructure are second to none. Fingal truly is a world class location in which to invest, work and live and this is a message that we delivered again and again to these influential global business leaders. The relationships that we have built with these leaders will continue to grow and strengthen in the coming months and will reap rewards for Fingal in the fullness of time."
The ITLG Global Summit was planned and managed by Fingal County Council in collaboration with their key strategic partner Fingal Dublin Chamber and supported by DCU and the Institute of Technology Blanchardstown.
Established in 2007, the ITLG is a group of executives and technology leaders in Silicon Valley who are Irish or Irish American, each of whom are committed to helping Irish start up companies.
Keelings CEO Caroline Keeling
Margaret Burgraff of Intel makes a compelling point in the Big Data panel
John Hartnett sets out the vision for the 2015 ITLG Global Summit
Chris Boody, Chamber President Siobhan Kinsella, Dr Craig Barrett, Mayor Cllr Mags Murray, Tanaiste Joan Burton and Paul Reid at ITB
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Celebrate the Last Days of Summer with Pampers {Giveaway}/
I think I use more wipes after the frog princess came out of diapers than before. Why is that? I mean, I'm not even counting the fact that I use them to take off my make up or anything. Last Fall I had the privilege of heading to Cincinnati to visit my favorite diaper brand. I mentioned to you then that the Pampers Baby Board had the distinct pleasure on voting on designs for the Pampers wipes. Eeek! They are finally out and I couldn't be more pleased. I'm still all "WHOA" about the fact that I got the chance to vote on these. Check them out:
I adore them! Not just because they look good but because they are a big help around the house for this Mami. And outside of it. Every time I go anywhere, a pack of these come with me. Certainly when we hopped into the car and headed to the happiest place on earth. It was my thing to do to say goodbye to summer as I knew it before before the frog princess headed off to official pre-k.
Hands get messy, ice cream drips on legs, faces are stained with melted chocolate. All these things and more make up my adventures outdoors (and let's not forget booties that must be wiped, even when they get a little older). This time around I had my newly designed wipes AND some treats they sent along as we enjoyed these lazy days of summer.
Y'all, the Pampers wipes are awesome and the Easy Ups will make it to a gift basket but did you check out that Polaroid camera? Well, it helped the Frog Princess capture images for herself on this piece of paper thingy that she just waves around and then pictures appear on it! Can you imagine what that's like for these insta-kids? We loved it almost as much as we loved the fact that we had wipes on hand to save a certain princess crown from messy doom.
The Monday after these pictures were taken I dropped my girl off to school and dropped off a couple of packs of wipes as well. Because guess what? Wipes are on the school supply list! And I am happy to oblige.
I am looking forward to taking my picnic basket with goodies, sitting under a tree and snacking away with my little one as we read a book and say goodbye to the stifling heat of summer (for the moderate heat of Fall). Of course, we will have the newly designed wipes right along with our goodies. Don't you want to do the same?
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It took me awhile to get used to as I had only shot mobile seriously with an iPhone.
There were others. I really liked the Nokia Lumia 1020 but didn't get enough out of the app ecosystem to stay and plus they discontinued it and so did not get any more updates that were crucial for the camera.
Again I went back to my trusty iPhone.
I played around with the HTC A9 which was my first frolic with the Android system and the camera was underwhelming. Well it was for my style of shooting. It probably sufficed for different genres; landscape, architecture, macro etc, but for street - no bueno.
Again I went back to my trusty iPhone.
Well HTC asked me to be a part of a few photographers around the nation who would try out the new 10 before it got released. It took me a while (2-3 days) to get used to and to find the secrets that the phone kept. Because of the A9, I knew that Adobe LR and Snapseed both were going to be my editors since Android devices shoot in RAW. But was it going to be like the A9? My biggest complaint with the A9 was that the shutter was at least a 1/2 sec to slow. Well the 10 lived up to the hype. The shutter was quicker, the colors crisper, and the details were awesome. It wasn't the "perfect 10" per se, but it was damn close.
HTC is well known for constant updates to their firmware and so I didn't have the same worry I did with the 1020 and truth be told the iPhone.
Well I think I'll write more detail over at About.com this week for a more proper review so for now, here are the sample images I took for HTC using the 10. Click the image to scroll through the images.
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Today is a first for me in two ways. This is the first time I've been involved in the transaction of a piece of land, and it is also the first time I've had a full cash transaction. Ie: cash buyer, and seller has no loans. But today I want to talk about land.
Buy land, they are not making it anymore.
The line above has been attributed to both Mark Twain (humorist, writer, lecturer) and Will Rogers (humorist, social commentator, actor). More than a 100 years later the allure of land is still so evident.
Why buy land?
Hassle free investment. There is no upkeep involved. If you are not using it, just leave it be. The weeds and the trees may grow, when the time comes for you to use it, remove it. If you are selling the land, the new owner will work things out. Your main cost will be the assessment and quit rent. No positive cash flow? Well, the main reason you invest in land is either for the capital appreciation or the plans to use it in the future.
It's a blank canvas. You can do anything you want with it. You can build your dream bungalow, or your cosy little house. It's only limited by your imagination (and your wallet). No need to tear anything down, to work around the structure. You don't have to wonder what to keep and what to take away.
It's cheaper. Huh? Cheaper? Well, if you go by price per square feet than yes, it is oftentimes much cheaper to buy the land and build your own house then to buy a property already pre-built in the same area. The main factor is of course location. If you have your own business and work from home, then yes, it's feasible. If you have retired and just want a quiet place to settle down, then even better. There are affordable pieces of land 50-75 km from KL City. Ask me if you are interested.
Less financial commitment. Well this is because you are forced to come up with more money up front before you can purchase a piece of land, and later to build on the land. Most Malaysian financial institutions will loan up to 65% of the valuation price. And the valued price is often less then the asking price. Conservatively it would wise to set aside half of the purchase price before committing to purchase.
The buyer in today's transaction have a dream. They are going to build a cosy home, with lots of land for their german shepherd to run around. They can already imagine their future home in their mind. Their excitement was evident, and rather contagious I must say. I really do feel happy for them.


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The winner of the book is Katherine, who wrote
My daughter loves to sing lots of songs. But she insists on Itsy Bitsy Spider and Twinkle Twinkle Little Star most of the time. Whenever we mention stars or spiders.
She was selected by random.org, as are all the homeshuling winners.
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Biological Curiosities
Posted by: Loren Coleman on November 30th, 2006
Cryptozoologist Craig Heinselman of Peterborough, New Hampshire, shares a long commentary on his reaction to my recent blogs on black and white squirrels and more, which may be found by clicking here.
Heinselman writes:
Part of the interest as well in these "biological curiosities," is that they can allow for correlations to perception of people to a situation, acceptance of an oddity or other sociological differences. Whereas a "Bigfoot" report (another potential "biological curiosity") can bring forth more laughter than data. So, the curiosities are a side interest in sociological, psychological and even cultural anthropology for those reasons.
Following what was mentioned though in Loren's blog, the placement of certain generalized rules can also be utilized. These can allow researchers to determine, in part, whether a report is consistent with biological behavior.
These are general rules, as they do not apply in every case. And, these rules have been utilized before in analysis, take for instance the following example references:
George Gill's "Population Clines of the North American Sasquatch as Evidence by Track Lengths and Estimated Structures" (Manlike Monsters on Trial, 1980)
Wolf Fahrenbach's "Sasquatch: Size, Scaling and Statistics (Cryptozoology Volume 13, 1997/1998)
Craig Heinselman's "Eastern Sasquatch Analysis: Potential Patterns or Dubious Data? (2001)
Bergmann's Rule: geographic races of a species possessing smaller body size are found in the warmer parts of the range, and races of larger body size in cooler parts.
Gloger's Rule: dark pigments increase in races of animals living in warm and humid habitats.
Rensch's Rule: the ratio between the sizes of the sexes is related to body size.
Allen's Rule: certain extremities of animals are relatively shorter in the cooler parts of a species' range than in the warmer parts. (meaning ears, noses, and so forth, not necessarily "limbs").
These rules can allow for a connection of sorts, both in determining the potential likelihood of a population (native) in an area, likelihood of a misidentification, and so forth.
This can turn the "hunt" for an abnormality into an evaluation of the evidence against a baseline. It can help, not eliminate, suppositions, and can also assist in identifying patterns (or lack there-of, which is a pattern in and of itself).
So, yes "biological curiosities" have a place on the outskirts of cryptozoology, but are still a portion of it. They are parts of explorations into reports (like Loren mentioned on melanistic felines), but they are also a tool to determine whether an actual reported "cryptid" may be real or fictitious, after all a living population of animals, man, or what-have-you, will at some time exhibit a abhorrent biological behavior (a mutation if you will). We have "white bigfoot" reports for example while most reports are of a darker colored one……
Cryptozoology can be as large, or small, as one wants it to be and can subsects as well. Zoology is a broad subject range, but has subsects as well (mammalogy, herpetology, etc), so does Anthropology (physical and cultural, for example). So why should we limit cryptozoology to a certain level, when it already has facets of subsects (dracontology, hominology, cryptocetology, etc)?
Call them "cryptocuriositas" or "biological curiosities" or "exotic zoology," they still have a place.
Again, thanks to Craig Heinselman for the above insights. – Loren
Loren Coleman
Loren Coleman is one of the world's leading cryptozoologists, some say "the" leading living cryptozoologist. Certainly, he is acknowledged as the current living American researcher and writer who has most popularized cryptozoology in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Starting his fieldwork and investigations in 1960, after traveling and trekking extensively in pursuit of cryptozoological mysteries, Coleman began writing to share his experiences in 1969. An honorary member of Ivan T. Sanderson's Society for the Investigation of the Unexplained in the 1970s, Coleman has been bestowed with similar honorary memberships of the North Idaho College Cryptozoology Club in 1983, and in subsequent years, that of the British Columbia Scientific Cryptozoology Club, CryptoSafari International, and other international organizations. He was also a Life Member and Benefactor of the International Society of Cryptozoology (now-defunct). Loren Coleman's daily blog, as a member of the Cryptomundo Team, served as an ongoing avenue of communication for the ever-growing body of cryptozoo news from 2005 through 2013. He returned as an infrequent contributor beginning Halloween week of 2015. Coleman is the founder in 2003, and current director of the International Cryptozoology Museum in Portland, Maine.


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This Physical Archive reflects some of the effects of digitization projects in its response to the increasing number of library books moved to repositories to make space for meeting and working spaces, and the throwing out of original library texts in the wake of digitized Google versions. Founder Brewster Kahle explains that the Physical Archive seeks to preserve original copies for future researchers and readers, underscoring the importance of maintaining physical archiving in a digital era.
For a report from Libraryjournal.com, click here; for an article by Kahle explaining the impetus behind the Physical Archive in full, click here.


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Medical charity Medecins Sans Frontières pulls out of Somalia
Medecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has closed all its operations in war-torn Somalia, warning of growing insecurity, after 22 years of working in the Horn of Africa trouble spot.
The decision to pull out by the medical aid agency, an aid agency that has earned a reputation for working in the toughest of conditions, is a major blow to the reputation of the internationally-backed government in Mogadishu.
But the charity - whose name names Doctors Without Borders - said that the country had become too dangerous for its staff, two of whom have been killed in the past two years. Two others have been kidnapped
Unni Karunakara, the president of MSF,said: "The closure of our activities is a direct result of extreme attacks on our staff,…


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[GENEVIEVE BELL [Intel Labs Director, Interaction and Experience Research]
BEFORE INTEL / I HAve been at Intel for nearly 13 years. Before that, I was a professor of anthropology at Stanford University. I was the child of an anthropologist— I grew up on my mother's field sites in Central and Northern Australia in the 1970's and 1980's, so I spent most of my youth in Aboriginal communities living a very feral childhood. For the most part, I had no shoes on, I didn't go to school, I was out hunting and gathering with Aboriginal people. It was a very unusual childhood and I think, when I went to university, anthropology was a kind of comforting thing for me— leaving Australia for the states. so it's what I stuck with. I never expected to work in the industry, ever. In some ways it still surprises me that it's my job...
THE WORLD IS NOT WHAT YOU THOUGHT IT WAS / I REMEMBER a moment in Ipoh in 2002, probably March or April. I had been in Malaysia and Singapore at that point for nearly two months. It's a part of the world that I had spent time in— I know a little bit about those cultures— and it had been an extraordinarily rich fieldwork trip up until then.
so, we were in Ipoh and I was with a family and the mother had decided she was going to take me on her errands for the day, which was great. we were running around town getting stuff done— we'd had this mad breakfast with lots of coffee which was excellent— so we were just off running her errands and as we did we went into a shop full of things that you use for religious purposes, like a spirit shop, which included a bunch of products you use in traditional Chinese cultures and the like. It was full of things you use to tend the graves of your ancestors and that you use in the Qingming, which is a festival that happens once a year where you tend the shrine of your ancestors and burn paper objects. The idea is that the fire transforms the paper things into real things at the hands of your ancestors.
Historically, this was a really big deal. I mean, in mainland China before the revolution, people made these amazing piles of paper stuff outside of their homes and burnt it and it was all about demonstrating how much you cared about your relatives. These incredible objects you burnt to take care of them, paper money, paper clothing, houses, food… there used to be a guy in Shanghai in the 1930's who specialised in making full-sized paper Rolls Royce's and Bentley's— people would burn all this stuff.
These days, and at that point when i was there 10 years ago, those stores were also full of paper technology— televisions, mobile phones in particular, fans, rice cookers, that sort of stuff. I picked up a box in the store and it had a paper mobile phone, a Nikia not a Nokia, which was great, and it had a paper wallet, credit card, and lipstick fully designed for a woman.
My friend said 'oh, I bought one of those for my mother when we were at Qingming' and I was sort of looking at this thing and looking at her and I knew just enough about this ceremony to know what it was for. I looked at her and I was like 'ok, so you bought her a paper mobile phone' and she was like 'yeah, yeah'. I asked her, 'who is she calling on this phone', and she didn't know what I meant. I said, 'well is she calling you' and she said, 'don't be ridiculous, she's dead. she's calling her sister who is also deceased'. I was like, 'ok…' and she said, 'yeah, yeah, we upgraded her phone because she had a much shittier one last year, this is a better phone'.
I'm standing in this shop in this tiny town realising that this thing that I had always conceived of as a technology had crossed into being absolutely syMBolic. It was understood as being an object that had enough meaning in a paper representation to be burnt into a pile of ashes that would make it real in an ultimate world. In this world the woman's ancestors were alive and making telephone calls— mobile phone calls at that. And the logic of upgrading a mobile phone once a year because the technology was better was absolutely as salient as it was in the world of the living.
This was a huge moment for me in which I realised that if you didn't pay attention to the fact that technology wasn't just technical, it was syMBolic, and that it operated in these incredible other realms, you were missing the point. I went back to a whole bunch of my notes, because I had been in Asia for almost a year, and I realised that there was all this stuff that people were doing at the intersection of technology and spiritual practice that I'd missed because I wasn't looking for it, I wasn't thinking about it.
People had been telling me all along but I just hadn't noticed. It ran the gamut from using the internet for arranging marriages, doing astrological charts for arranged marriages, using the internet for making devotions to your temple gods— just incredible stuff that was in my notes but I hadn't registered. I had taken notes and people had told me and I had written it down but I had somehow not seen it as a thing. For me, there was this amazing moment of thinking, 'oh my god, of course, technology is in the service of religious and spiritual practices and is in the service of the syMBolic'. Until I had been standing there with this paper phone in my hand with the woman telling me she was going to go and set fire to it, I don't think it had been quite real enough for me as it was at that particular moment...]
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Core Values through our Behaviors (and how not to be a Rob McCord)/
When I heard that Pennsylvania Treasurer Rob McCord had recently resigned and plead guilty to attempted extortion, I can't say that I was very surprised. I remember Rob from his early days in the first tech bubble when he ran the Eastern Technology Council (ETC). Even twenty years ago, people talked about Rob's ambitions for political office (presumably Governor) and how he used the ETC to gain influence. I didn't know Rob well, but it struck me back in the 90's that he and I didn't share the same core values. Today, I know that is the case, because not only would I never try to extort campaign contributions from potential donors, but the thought would never have crossed my mind.
Core Values
Whether you're looking for a job or building company, look beyond corporate culture to assess - or establish - core values. The US National Park Service has a good and simple definition for core values: "The values underlie our work, how we interact with each other, and which strategies we employ to fulfill our mission. The core values are the basic elements of how we go about our work." It is not easy to establish and communicate values. A lot of companies study and publish their values and many don't do it very well. They commonly proclaim high level attributes and expect teams and partners to understand and live by them. How many companies think "Integrity" is a core value? Too many. The problem is that Integrity is a high level concept and doesn't necessarily make it clear how we should or will behave.
Values dictate Behaviors
The best way to express your company's core values is through a set of behaviors - something that is easy to understand and simple to follow. "Integrity" might mean different things to different people. "Never offer a deal we wouldn't accept ourselves" is a behavior that demonstrates integrity. When I was working for Marvin Weinberger at Infonautics in the mid-90's, he developed a "Good Business Pledge" which did just that - show us how to live our core business values through specific behaviors. If you click on the image to the right, you can see that pledge. I also think that Voice Systems Engineering did a good job communicating their values when I was working with them - actionable behaviors instead of high level concepts.
YFS Magazine (Young, Fabulous & Self-Employed, LOL) shared the values of 15 "winning" companies. Take a look at them and see the differences. Compare the values of Zappos and Tom's Shoes with those of Accenture and Barnes & Noble. I don't know what "Stewardship" means (Accenture) or how to live by it, but I better know what to do when am told to "Be Adventurous, Creative, and Open-Minded" (Zappos).
Using Intuition
In 1997, I was deciding between taking the CTO role at two companies. One (CDNOW) was run openly and authentically by young twin brothers, a somewhat scrappy operation with investment from a few low-key angels. The other company was founded by a couple of financial services execs and funded by the region's biggest institutional investor. Both were great opportunities with a lot of potential. After numerous conversations with each team, I assessed that my core values aligned more closely with those at CDNOW and I accepted that role. The following day, I get a call from two high-power board members of the other company who proceeded to tell me that I was making a mistake and called my decision "stupid." That behavior pretty much told me that my intuition was right, that the core values of the second company weren't ones under which I could do business. Core values were the sole factor for my making the decision.
Don't underestimate the importance of knowing your core values - or those of others with whom you interact. Most of us are intuitive about them in our personal and business lives. Still, there is a lot of benefit - especially if you're running a company - to write them down, share them with your team, partners, customers and the public. Give those you work with a sense of who you are, how you make decisions, and how they should expect you to behave. If Rob McCord had done that two decades ago, and let his constituents evaluate his values through his behaviors, then there's a good chance he may have never been elected to a public office.


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The problem with opinions: they are just opinions, wasted words. I can't win an argument with opinions: why would my opinion have more value than yours? Someone said to me once: "don't give me your opinion, show me your plan!"Rognvald wrote: ↑Fri Jan 11, 2019 5:40 pmErik Zurcher wrote: ↑Fri Jan 11, 2019 3:34 pmRognvald, you never cease to amaze me about your assumptions on how people think.
How do you know that, have you asked them? If not, you don't think, you assume....I think some members on this Forum have, perhaps, never thought about these ideas since they spend most of their time locked in a practice room...
Back to lock myself in my practice room . . . Erik
Hi, Eric,
They are called opinions. They are based, in this case, not on direct personal contact but rather on their words. And if we deny the validity of opinions based on words expressed, we might as well revert to our descent from the trees into the African savannah and disregard the last 2500 years of Philosophy, Literature, Math, Science, and History based on the knowledge gained by reading peoples words ...
Opinions are without obligation. I prefer to know facts (before judging), so my opinions become rational arguments.
Back to lock myself in my practice room . . . Erik


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From the White Bridge, the White cart Walkway continues to Stamperland - route - where there is a narrow entrance to the park from the housing estate at Monteith Drive just south of the turning into Cromarty Gardens between two houses.
It is a mostly attractive walk along the river ... once past the park boundary wall the path runs between the river on one side with a rather tasteless fence to the flats on the other which is accompanied by flood lights which do nothing for security and are an eyesore from elsewhere in the park.
Various residents have tried to make the aspect more amenable - climbing plants along the fence, and a prodigious number of daffodils in spring. There was once a honey suckle climbing to the first floor which was removed after some fifteen years.
However one is now in land managed by East Renfrewshire and the path is relatively well maintained. Passing the flats [but don't climb up the side of the fence as that is private ground] there are three sets of steps up the bank. There are various paths including a short spur toward the river side where the remains of a weir can be seen.
These woods are also a great place where you can often see birds of prey - true, and mostly unexpected.
Once up the steps continue south up river towards Stamperland along the paved road under the trees. Raspberries and Blackberries abound in season. Squirrels of course, and various small birds can often be seen. Once you reach the end you can walk down the path to the left around and down by the river - and then along the river bank to the entrance. Herons can often be seen here in the early evening in spring and autumn.


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- AWARDS and COMMISSIONS -
- 2019 -
Selected Composer
Two Minutes for Solo Flute - Call for Scores
Recording Project and Concert
Iwona Glinka, flute
- 2018 -
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
(ASCAP) Standard/Plus Award
- 2017 -
Black Bayou Composition Award
Sponsored by the New Music on the Bayou Festival
for I/O
Commission, Trio No. 4: "Cut and Dry" for Eb clarinet, Bb clarinet, and piano,
commissioned by the Amicitia Duo:
Diane Barger, University of Nebraska-Lincoln and
Denise Gainey, University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Commission, Sans Titre VII(B) for solo saxophone,
commissioned by Brian Utley, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN.
Premiered on February 8, 2017, Blair School of Music, Vanderbilt University
- 2016 -
Selected Composer
Tempo New Music Ensemble Call for Scores
Hardboiled (Red Harvest)
Selected Composer
Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)
2016/2017 Call for Scores
A Southern Prelude
- 2015 -
- Finalist -
2nd International Art!/Climate Competition for Sound Art Miniatures
Sponsored by the Electronic Arts Experimentation and Research Center of the National University of
Tres de Febrero in Argentina, and the Red Cross/Red Crescent Climate Centre
Selected Work: Trope No.1: Surface Tension
- Semi-finalist-
Trope No. 2: Saturation Point
The Engine Room International Sound Art Competition and Exhibition
Morley Gallery, Morley College, London
Selected Work: Triptych: Three Studies in Gesture and Noise
- 2014 -
United States Army Band Tuba-Euphonium Composition Competition
Honorable Mention, Romanza de Dulcinea for euphonium and piano
Commission, "I/O: An Immersive Aural Experience," commissioned by
the Alys Stephens Center and the University of Alabama at Birmingham
- 2013 -
2013-1999 - ASCAP Standard/Plus Awards
14 consecutive years
The American Prize in Composition - Chamber, Professional Division,
for Hook, Link, & Sinker for clarinet, saxophone, and piano
Commission, A Southern Prelude for solo piano, commissioned by Nicholas Phillips,
with funds from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and Academic Affairs Division.
- 2012 -
Alabama State Council on the Arts Fellow
Commission, Gridlock for soprano saxophone and digital soundfile,
commissioned by John Perrine, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH.
Premiered at the World Saxophone Congress in St. Andrews, Scotland on July 12, 2012.
- 2011 -
Commission, IMPRINT for string orchestra, commissioned by the Louisiana Sinfonietta, Baton Rouge, LA.
Premiered on January 21, 2012 in Baton Rouge, LA.
- 2010 -
Commission, I Forget What Eight Was For for piccolo/flute and tuba, commissioned by Sarah Miles for The
Extreme Duo. Premiered at Wright State University, Dayton, OH on December 10, 2010.
- 2009 -
Named the Music Teachers National Association
Shepherd Distinguished Composer of the Year
- 2008 -
Alabama Music Teachers Association Commission
Hardboiled (Red Harvest) for Bb clarinet, trumpet, alto saxophone,
percussion trio, and piano
- 2004 -
Percussion Arts Society Composition Competition
Third Prize, Boogaloo: Rough and Tumble for percussion quartet
- 2001 -
Commission, Louisiana Music Teachers Association
Suite for Saxophone Quartet
- 2000 -
National Association of Composers, USA Young Composers Competition
Honorable Mention, Memphis Skies for brass quintet
- 1999 -
Southeastern Composers League Phillip Slates Composition Competition
First Place, Strata I for solo flute
- 1997 -
Southeastern Composers League Phillip Slates Composition Competition
Second Place, Dhamar for tenor and bass trombones


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8x10 Signed Print of "Peter loves Pizza and Cheese"
8x10 Signed Print of "Peter loves Pizza and Cheese"
This is a portrait of Peter the miniature schnauzer! He happens to be my dog-nephew :) If you don't already follow Peter the Schnauzer on Instagram and Facebook... get on it! You'll quickly learn he has a thing for pizza and cheese. If you love Peter or just love schnauzers in general, then you can hang a signed print by Pawblo Picasso on your wall!
This is a professionally printed digital reproduction of the original painting. It is 8x10 inches in dimension, which means it will pop into any standard sized frame and the white borders eliminate the need for professional matting. The print comes in a polyethylene (plastic) sleeve with acid-free cardboard backing that includes a short bio about Pawblo Picasso. The backing is archival and can go into the frame with the print!
Each print is signed by yours truly, and if you'd like me to write the name of a pet to the left of my signature, you can fill out a form during checkout to let me know (no extra charge). Yay!


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In the second semester of my junior year (Spring 2013), I had the opportunity to compete in Northern Illinois University's second ever Social Venture Competition Course. 16 students from disciplines across campus were selected to form four teams for the competition. Each of the teams was tasked with creating a business model for a financially sustainable social venture, write a business plan for that social venture, and then present that business plan at the finals to panel of social entrepreneur judges.
My teammates and I developed a business plan for a social enterprise we called Vitalert - a mobile and web based platform that would allow users to submit reports about dangerous situations, aggregate that data, and then send alerts to users in identified risk zones. Our proposed launch market for Vitalert was Nigeria because of the incredible violence the country's citizens have been subject to in recent years. My team was fortunate, and we won $10,000 to donate to a charity of our choice (the donation was funded by Dennis and Stacey Barsema).
My team and I recently chose the Youth for Technology Foundation (YTF) as the recipient of the $10,000 donation. YTF works with disadvantaged youth in developing countries to provide technology training and help young people launch entrepreneurial endeavors in an effort to stimulate economies in developing countries. Following is an executive summary and three significant takeaways from an article I read recently written by YTF's founder and and Chief Executive, Njideka Harry, titled "Driven by Passion."
Executive Summary
Njideka Harry opens by explaining that she started YTF in 2001 while working on the Corporate Strategy team for Microsoft because she "felt a constant thirst to give back and make a difference in the world, no matter how small." She ultimately decided to make technology the focus of her way to give back because she grew up in the developing world and saw first-hand how large the gap is in technological education and development between the developed world and the developing world. She goes on to explain that she decided that she wanted to work with young people, aged 10-24 (a target market 1.7 billion people strong, 86% of which live in developing countries), because they have the largest potential to use technology training to stimulate their local economies. It's a novel concept, considering that this age group is considered part of "the problem" by many in developing countries such as Nigeria (the country YTF launched in). She then expresses that social entrepreneurs, such as herself, are a unique, emerging group that's driven by passion for positive change, not financial gains. Finally, she expresses her appreciation for being named Social Entrepreneur of the Year by the Schwab Foundation, but deflects the credit for YTF's success in creating a positive impact to those who have been part of the YTF team for the last 12 years. Humbly, she also expresses gratitude towards the young people who have graduated from YTF's programs and leveraged what they've learned to make tangible differences in their local communities.
My Three Takeaways
1. Everyone can make a positive impact. Njideka Harry is an extreme example of someone who has dedicated her life to creating positive change in the lives of others, but all of us can play an active role in helping others. I feel that especially those of us who were fortunate enough to be born in the developed world, have a duty in some way or another to help other people in a way that we're passionate about. People born in the developed world are fortunate to have access to a large number of opportunity sets that people in the developing world just simply never have access to (there are also large opportunity gaps between different groups of people born in the developed world). You don't have to quit an extremely lucrative career at Microsoft to go out and launch your own social venture like Njideka Harry, but anyone reading this can volunteer their time or make small financial contributions to a cause that you are passionate about. I challenge you to just get started in whatever small way that you can. I think you'll be surprised at how rewarding of an experience you'll find helping others to be.
2. Technology will be a key economic driver for the developing world. I know I at least, take for granted how ingrained technology has become in my life. I can't imagine going a day without my Iphone, access to email, or access to the internet. So much of what I do is reliant on being technology literate and having access to technology, it's not even funny. It's crazy to think that so many people in the world not only go without access to the technology I'm reliant on, but also to quality education, health care, clean water, and electricity. YTF's work and the work of many other social enterprises clearly illustrate that technology can be used as a tool to address problems in the developing world at a large scale. A large part of the appeal of donating to YTF was the possibility that investing in technology education for young people could lead to long term breakthroughs that could be massive. It will be exciting to see how technology flips the script in the developing world in the years to come.
3. Njideka Harry is an awesome inspiration. She overcame tremendous odds to make her way to the US from the developing world and earn degrees from Amherst, Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management, and Stanford. I know quite a few people who would go to extreme measures to have the career that Njideka had at Microsoft. I don't know too many who would walk away solely because they wanted to make a difference in other people's lives. Just reading about her makes me want to be a better person. What she has done with YTF is incredible. Her program modelling is brilliant; to partake in YTF's programs, young people can pay a small fee, work on a community service project 3-5 hours per week, or be sponsored by a local business with an agreement that the program participant will intern with said local business upon completion of a given program. None of YTF's programming is "free." Participants have to demonstrate a commitment to the programming and really earn it. I think that's a really integral part of what YTF does, and its a brilliant way to go about creating real commitment from the young people it works with. In the one in a billion chance that Njideka ever reads this, I just want to say thank you for doing what you do and for being a true inspiration. The world be a much greater place if each of us tackled life with a fraction of the commitment to making a difference that you do.
This post was written by NIU CAUSE President Zach Fiegel. You can reach Zach at zfiegel9 at gmail!


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I whipped up 11 diaper covers yesterday, from reclaimed fabrics and stash. I had been using gDiapers, and they're great and all, but it seemed like I was doing a lot of laundry -- 3 separate pieces for each diaper change. I used cloth prefolds for the insert, as I couldn't justify the cost of disposable inserts. I think I'll keep using them for outings (because of the waterproof lining,) but for home, I'll stick to this simpler method. . . .
For several days, I tried just using a cloth prefold. No wraps, covers, soakers, anything. I really like the simplicity. The only drawback is squeamish teens and dad with pins (no snappi here!) and a very strong and wiggly baby. With these diaper covers, we just lay a prefold inside, and velcro the cover closed. Easy! Although a diaper cover is a bit more laundry, everyone is more comfortable using them. Plus, they're cute and very snug. . . which the prefold cloth alone was not.
(Look at that naughty boy click-clicking on my facebook! I'm not responsible for those posts! hee-hee!)
I need to make about another dozen or so. Very easy to make, and cheap, too. I used Rita's Rump Pockets Classic pattern (free!) and just left off the pocket. I found that her pattern for a diaper cover was too small, or just "off" somehow for a good fit on Owen. The Classic pattern is perfect for him.
More sewing. . . .
This is a new design, an eco market tote, and I'm really excited about it!
It took forever to make. Sometimes new patterns/designs just do, I guess. It's made from reclaimed denim and floral fabric, and the interior is new Amy Butler Honeycomb cotton fabric. It's a huge bag! I'd like to make myself one some day. . . .
More sewing is planned for today -- more diaper covers, and I think I'll be making some flower hair pins, too. Red and pink would be pretty, and just in time for Valentine's Day.


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Sago pudding
Published On: 03 Mar 2011
English: Tapioca Pearls/Sago
tamil: Javvarisi
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telugu: Saggubiyyam / Sabbu Beeyam
kannada: Sabkakk / Sabaki
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malayalam: Panjasara
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Oriya: Kismis
Punjabi: Khishmish
Tulu: Nungel Draakshe
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The Gorilla Inflatable Training Mini Goal is a 6'x4' portable goal suitable for 'Little Kicks' or 'Kick Start' development programmes.
Authentic look and playability of traditional goals without the hassle of assembly.
Portable, rigid and safe (perfect for coaches, parents and children), the soft, flexible PVC hose is air-pressurised creating a rigid goal structure.
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Supplied with a 2 way pump and carry bag this goal sits nicely in the boot of a car
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So you've been searching for months for a new job and you're itching to get out of your current job. You get an offer and feel instant relief; now you can quit the job you dread going to in the morning and you don't have to continue your never-ending search. It's tempting to just say, "yes, I'll take it!"
However, it's always better to do your homework first. Switching your job is life-altering; just like getting married, having a baby or adopting a child, changing jobs has a similar impact on your life financially, emotionally and physically. It could involve moving to a new city and even if it doesn't, it's a huge adjustment. You'll spend most of your time with your new employer going forward, so you will want to make sure you're making the right decision.


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Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis (St. Thomas Service)
SATB and Organ. BSM0035.
Duration: 12:00
English Text. Traditional.
Commissioned by St. Thomas Episcopal Cincinnati, Parish Choir.
Carlton Monroe, conductor.
Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis (St. Thomas Service) was commissioned and premiered in 2013 by Dr. Carlton Monroe and the St. Thomas Episcopal Parish Choir in Cincinnati, OH where Douglas is composer-in-residence. This work features long, lyrical melodies in a mostly polyphonic texture with robust organ accompaniment. The 'Magnificat' depicts a sense of exuberance during what have must been at the same time overwhelming and extremely exciting time for the young virgin who had been visited by the Angel Gabriel and informed that she would be the mother of Jesus Christ. The 'Nunc Dimittis' portrays the calm and steady faith of old Simeon and his awe and final fulfillment upon seeing the baby Jesus at the end of a long life of waiting. The 'Gloria Patri' at the end of both sections of this work is grand and lyrical with soaring vocal lines and emotive harmonies.


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August 18, 2012 Workplace
Lisa Rein reports:
When the Food and Drug Administration started spying on a group of agency scientists, it installed monitoring software on their laptop computers to capture their communications.
The software, sold by SpectorSoft of Vero Beach, Fla., could do more than vacuum up the scientists' e-mails as they complained to lawmakers and others about medical devices they thought were dangerous. It could be programmed to intercept a tweet or Facebook post. It could snap screen shots of their computers. It could even track an employee's keystrokes, retrieve files from hard drives or search for keywords.
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New Delhi: A hair loss drug that is used by US President Donald Trump has been linked to an increased risk of depression, anger, self-harm and erectile dysfunction.
According to a new study, the drug Finasteride can also cause many severe and uncomfortable side effects.
The prostate-reducing drug is also widely believed to be a significant factor affecting the president's low PSA (prostate) levels and thick mane.
A research paper published in March 2017 by Western University in Ontario showed concrete evidence regarding the pills' mental health risks and appeared to confirm many medic's fears that it increases the risk of suicidal tendencies.
The same week, another study conducted by the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, found that most participants taking the drug were left impotent for four years.
Finasteride, originally developed to treat urinary problems in men, belongs to a class of medications known as 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors (5ARIs).
Studies show the drug made prostate glands smaller by reducing levels of hormone dihydrotestosterone in participants.
However, in recent years, 5ARIs have come under increasing scrutiny by regulators in the United States and Canada because of a possible link to mental health issues, according to the researchers, reports Mailonline.
During clinical trials, scientist found an unexpected side effect - hair growth.
And in 1997, the FDA approved the steroid inhibitor as the first ever drug to treat male pattern baldness.
Finasteride, which is mainly sold under the brand name Propecia, is taken once a day.
The pills used by millions of American adults are proven to be 90 percent effective.
It may be noted that in February 2017, Trump's doctor Harold Bornstein had revealed in an interview that the president takes a small dose of finasteride to stimulate hair growth.
Bornstein also told the New York Times that he, too, takes the drug, adding it helped him keep his shoulder-length locks and helped Trump keep his own hair.
Finasteride reduces PSA levels to reduce swelling of prostate glands.
For men aged 60-69, normally finasteride is given between 4.0 and 5.0ng/ml, which is higher than younger men since PSA and testosterone levels rise with age.
But the number may be lower than usual if a man has prostate cancer or inflammation, causing more PSA to seep into the bloodstream.
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In a ruling earlier today, a Nevada Bankruptcy court dealt a severe blow to efforts by a consortium of companies accused of operating a massive Ponzi and pyramid scheme by ruling that the pending bankruptcy cases would be suspended and ultimately transferred to Massachusetts, where pending state and federal regulatory actions are pending. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge August Landis ruled that he would grant the Securities and Exchange Commissions's request for abstention and suspend the current bankruptcy proceedings of TelexFree LLC, TelexFree, Inc., and TelexFree Financial Inc. (collectively, "TelexFree") Judge Landis indicated that, in the event the debtors planned to move forward with bankruptcy, the proceedings would be transferred to the District of Massachusetts, where the Commission's emergency enforcement action is pending against TelexFree.
The ruling is a severe setback to TelexFree, which filed bankruptcy on the eve of the filings by the Commission and the Massachusetts Securities Division. TelexFree had strenuously argued against abstention or transfer, maintaining its position that the company had a viable product that it predicted could result in "significant" revenue once it emerged from bankruptcy. However, the company also sought to "reject" debts of hundreds of millions of dollars to "promoters" that were compensated on selling TelexFree products and recruiting others as part of the process.
The Motion to Transfer Venue
In evaluating the Motion to Transfer venue, the Court analyzed first whether transfer was in the "convenience of parties," which involved a weighing of six common factors:
- proximity of creditors;
- proximity of the debtor;
- proximity of witnesses;
- location of assets;
- economic administration of the estate; and
- necessary for ancillary administration if liquidation should result.
Of the factors, the Court noted that the fifth was the most important while the sixth was the least important. The Court found that all six factors weighed in favor of a transfer to Massachusetts. Based on these findings, the Court concluded that transfer TelexFree, LLC and TelexFree Financial, Inc. bankruptcy proceedings to Massachusetts was warranted. The Court also analyzed whether transfer of the TelexFree Inc. bankruptcy was warranted under an "interests of justice factor," which involves an analysis of the following six factors:
- the promotion of economic and efficient administration of the estate;
- the interests of judicial economy would be served;
- the parties would receive a fair hearing in each venue;
- either forum has an interest in having the controversy decided within its borders;
- the enforcement of any judgment would be affected; and
- whether the plaintiff's original choice of forum should be disturbed.
While noting that the third factor was a "push," the Court concluded the remaining factors warranted transfer of venue to Massachusetts.
Following its ruling on the Motion to Transfer Venue, the Court also pondered whether abstention was appropriate – an issue that was initially raised by the Court immediately following the bankruptcy filings. While noting that abstention is used sparingly and in unusual circumstances, the court concluded such a situation was present. After weighing several factors, the Court concluded that abstention – in the form of suspending all proceedings – was warranted until and when venue could be transferred to Massachusetts.
While TelexFree's chances for success were slim, their strategy was certainly noteworthy. A continual theme present in TelexFree's papers before the bankruptcy court was the notion that the company, accused by U.S. and foreign interests of malfeasance, could simply do away with the past troubles in favor of starting anew. This included cleaning house of the previous officers and directors (one agreed to resign while another refused and had to be terminated), as well as extolling the future revenue possibilities of a phone service that, on its face, was overpriced compared to competitors such as Skype and Vonage. Such a strategy ignored the company's troubled history in favor of a unproven and theoretical future. While certainly a novel attempt, the Court delivered a resounding rebuke to this strategy.
According to attorney Timothy J. Durken, who is monitoring the case on behalf of TelexFree promoters, "It was clear under the factors considered by Bankruptcy Judge Landis that the TelexFree bankruptcy cases belong in Massachusetts. TelexFree was headquartered in Massachusetts and that is the where the investigations and SEC and MSD actions are ongoing."
A detailed recap of the hearing is available here. There exists the possibility that TelexFree could appeal the ruling.
Previous Ponzitracker coverage of TelexFree is here.


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#4Change is a twitter-based real-time conversation about how social media can be used for change. It was an idea which bounced around for a bit before a group of friends and contacts from three countries kicked it off a couple of months ago. Tomorrow will be our third chat.
Rather than introduce the next chat I'm going to use my friend Amy's overview for the 4Change group blog, of which I am a part, as I couldn't possibly do a better job.
The next #4change chat is this Thursday – I hope you can join us!
- Date: August, 13th
- Where: Twitter (search for #4Change)
- When: 5 – 7 pm US Eastern Time
- Topic: How do social media open new doors for collaboration (especially internationally)?
Starting the Conversations
Unfortunately for me, I will unable to join the chat this Thursday; so, I'd like to offer some conversation starters now to get you thinking of questions, ideas, and stories you want to share!
Here are some questions to consider:
- has your organization found new collaborators (other organizations, companies, networks, etc.) for your work via social media use/presence?
- have you reached out, either as an individual or an organization, with opportunities to collaborate to others you only connected with via social media? why?
- what issues are unique to collaborations of this type?
- what kind of reassurances (and what are the mechanisms for providing them) are unique to parties entering collaborations via social media?
- how could collaborations enabled or maintained via social media be more or less sustainable than traditional tools/outlets?
And here are some examples to consider:
- SocialActions – a great example of social media powering the sharing and aggregation (and thus the collaboration and partnership) of social action opportunity portals all over the world
- Amnesty International, Red Cross, and others – organizers working globally/locally have changed the way they campaign or operate now that they are really in the same space (online)
- Journalism – writers are now using their social media platforms (whether it's Twitter or Facebook, or even the newspaper's comment-enabled websites) to collaborate with witnesses, locals, and experts for their contributions to the story
Join the Conversation
- If you want to contribute to the conversation, you'll need to have a twitter account (it's free).
- To follow the conversation (whether you are planning to contribute or not), use http://search.twitter.com or another application to search on Twitter for "#4Change"
- Jump in to the conversation by adding "#4Change" (without the "") to your Twitter message
Rules for #Change Chats
- #4Change will be structured around a series of questions which all participants can respond to. Send your questions to @tomjd without the hash tag (to keep them out of the stream) to have them considered.
- Introduce yourself in 1 tweet at the start or when you join.
- Stay on topic!
- Stay cool.
Join us for the chat this Thursday – looking forward to discussing the role social media play in collaboration!


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Holiday Spot – "Missed Moments"
The holidays are about festive sweaters, artisanal egg nog, and awkward photo moments. But capturing a great-looking spontaneous photo can be tricky, especially when you have the wrong lens on your DSLR. We worked with Light to make a fun holiday spot that shows just how easy it is to snap a high-quality image with the breakthrough L16 camera.
Client Light
SVP Marketing Bradley Lautenbach
Production Company + Agency Even/Odd
Creative Director Malcolm Pullinger
Director Mohammad Gorjestani
Writer Brent Hoff
Producer Kim Parker
Director of Photography Sean Porter
Production Designer Michael Grasley
Editor Amar Chebib
Colorist Ayumi Ashley
Sound Design & Mix Joel Raabe