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"They say it's all in the journey, not the destination, but when you talk to people about climbing Mt Kilimanjaro, they ask: how high is it? (5895 metres or 19,340 feet). Did you make it to the summit? (Yes). Did you get altitude sickness? (Moderately). What was the view like? (Great). But they don't ask much about the journey and what it was like during the walking before and after the summit. So let me tell you… it was AWESOME!
In the group, we were 8 pax and sadly I was the only one from Africa. The first day we climbed through the rain forest. We hiked for about 6 hours up to 3100 meters. The second day, we awoke to clear skies and a beautiful view of the top of Kilimanjaro, and I was inspired to keep going rather than head for the airport. We walked through moorlands and boulders to the Shira Plateau for 4-6 hours. We camped at about 3800 meters with a spectacular view of Mt. Meru to the West and Kilimanjaro peak to the East. I think some of my best pictures came from this camp.
On the third day, we hiked for a few hours up to the Lava Tower, which is pretty much what the name sounds like. The base of the tower is at about 4300 meters and the top is about 4400 meters. Half of the group were having bad headaches and feeling nauseous but I was still fine, no any effects of the altitude yet. After the tower we hiked back down to a lower elevation to camp for the night at Barranco Camp. Hiking to high altitude and sleeping at lower altitude is supposed to help with acclimatization.
The night at Barranco Camp was freezing cold as we were in the shaddow of Kilimanjaro peak. The next day (day 4), we started with a pretty difficult climb up the Barranco Wall, which involved a lot of climbing up and around rocks and took about 2 hours. After that we had another easy hour of walking to Karanga Camp (4400 meters) then heading to Barafu camp. The view was great from Barafu.
The fifth day was the most difficult and last hike before the summit. Technically this day started at 11 pm on Day 4 when our guide Mndeme woke me up. About midnight we started up the mountain. Temperatures was -17 degrees and I felt overdressed at first, but realized quickly that I was going to be cold. The next 6 hours are kind of a blur. All i could see was the feet in front of me and going at a snail's pace. We hiked in the dark up a steep gravel path (actually, it wasn't much of a path, more just rocks). All you could see was whatever fell in the radius of your headlamp, which was mostly your guide's feet. This last was difficult, I started feeling terrible: dizzy, nauseous, exhausted, wheezing. But I pushed on, and at 7 am we made it to Stella Point (not quite the top). After that it was an easy 45 minutes to the summit and we reached it at the sunrise. I was exhausted but I felt proud of what I have achieved. At the top, a sign proclaimed: "Congratulations! You are now at Uhuru Peak, Tanzania, 5895m. Africa's highest peak. World's highest free standing mountain. One of world's largest volcanoes. WELCOME." Yes we did it despite all efforts and cold. I am at the peak of Africa!!!!
But let's be honest, there are moments in life, when you need to take a step back and look at what you have achieved with a sense of pride. When you reach the highest point in Africa and realise what you accomplished, could be amazing but due to the sickness all you want to do is get down!!!
The sun was just coming up as we started going down, so I got some great pictures of the glaciers on either side and the sun coming up over Mwenzi. It took us one full day to go back down.
When I look back I realised it took me 5 days to walk to the top of Africa which I spent about 30 minutes at the top ( 3 minutes emotionally crying) and walked back down, simply astounding BUT was it all worth the pain and cold? YES, it was. The moment you realize you on top of Africa: it is PRICELESS!!!
Top tip from me : everything you read about preparation focuses on getting to the summit, which is obviously hugely important, as getting to the top is ultimately the goal! But I can't stress enough that you also have to prepare – physically and mentally – for the fact you'll also need to get yourself back down the mountain again. No-one ever talks about this! I found that the descent was actually the hardest part for me as all the elation gave way to utter exhaustion and, apart from the fact that walking downhill is turbo-tough on the knees and hips, the prospect of having to walk for several hours after the hike to summit almost broke me. So try to save something in the tank for the descent – I think it would help even to make a mental note that you'll get to enjoy the views you'll have missed when you were climbing in darkness through the night.
I came back to South Africa with also a new word in Swahili : Pole Pole (slowly, slowly). Each step towards the summit, our guide encourage us and remind me to walk pole pole. It is worth practicing the Tanzanian definition of walking slowly to avoid cramping and frustration during the early days of the climb.
Quote: " Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go." – T.S Eliot
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Of mouse and girl :).
Lots of things going on with and around me these days, but I just don't have the time (more like patience :-p) to sit and even write it down. But today's story, I just have to post :).
I've mentioned before that we don't really allow Snugli to use the computer. One main reason for this, according to me personally, is that I don't want her to "grow up too fast". I mean these days, parents seem hell bent on proving that their kids are geniuses that the kids have access to everything, and hence I somehow feel that it takes away the simple enjoyments of childhood. Moreover I want her to spend time with her toys rather than stare at a computer screen or a TV screen for that matter.
The exception to this rule was today. As usual we headed to the library and reached there pretty early. The children section has some computer consoles and I wanted to see what kind of games they have and switched one on. Found a simple game on Disney (a connect-the-dots-by-knowing-numbers) and told her to spot the numbers while I scroll with the mouse and click. She grabs the mouse, spots the numbers and moves the mouse and clicks them herself! I was stunned, stunned stunned!
Believe me, we have never taught her how to use the mouse (and its certainly not easy for a beginner to control it). Once we came back home for lunch, I put the game at home and demonstrated the entire "action" to Sri. I can still see the look of amazement he had on his face! We both were like, "a mini software engineer in the making" :-D. My God! Where do these kids learn this from? It shows how much she observes each and everything we do. It now feels like she wants to grow up fast and I'm holding her back :-\. From now on, I've decided to allow her 1 or 2 games per day, after all she has earned it ;-) :-D.

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The light field is a core concept in imaging science, representing fundamentally more powerful data than in regular photographs. The light field fully defines how a scene appears. It is the amount of light traveling in every direction through every point in space – it's all the light rays in a scene. Conventional cameras cannot record the light field. By substituting powerful software for many of the internal parts of regular cameras, light field processing introduces new capabilities that were never before possible. Sophisticated algorithms use the full light field to unleash new ways to make and view pictures.


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GOP Sets Sights on Recapturing Bay Area Seat
Republicans are wasting little time trying to unseat freshman Rep. Jerry McNerney (D-Calif.), a wind engineer-turned-politician who benefited from last year's Democratic wave and an uninspired campaign by incumbent Republican Richard Pombo.
McNerney is one of 20 freshman Democrats who won seats in districts that President Bush carried in 2004, putting him near the top of the GOP target list for 2008. Republican strategists hope to tie McNerney to the more liberal tendencies of his Bay Area neighbor, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D), in a district that traditionally votes Republican.
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McNerney has split from his party leadership on only three of the 201 roll-call votes to date. He has supported all of the party's key bills, including setting a withdrawal date for the Iraq War, reducing barriers for workers to unionize and expanding funding for stem cell research.
"This is one of our best pickup opportunities," said National Republican Congressional Committee spokesman Ken Spain. "Jerry McNerney is so far to the left of the district, we believe we will have great success there in 2008."
But Democrats are hoping that McNerney's focus on constituent service and attentiveness to local issues will help insulate him from a tough challenge. He visits California every weekend, setting up meet-and-greet booths at local malls and grocery stores.
And McNerney was the second freshman, after Rep. Nancy Boyda (D-Kan.), to sponsor legislation that passed the House. His bill authorized $125 million for projects to increase the water supply back home.
"McNerney has hit the ground running both here in Washington and in his district, keeping his promises by supporting tough new ethics rules, fighting for renewable energy while flying home to the district every weekend to meet with his constituents," said Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee spokesman Fernando Cuevas.
Spokesman Andy Stone questions whether McNerney's district is still solidly Republican. He argued that the demographics are shifting, with Bay Area Democrats moving east into the blue-collar, conservative exurban towns of Tracy and Stockton. In 2004, the district gave President Bush 54 percent of the vote.
The fight over McNerney's seat is a classic battle of "all politics is local" versus running a nationalized campaign, except the parties' positions are reversed from last year's midterm elections. Now, many Republicans want to nationalize the congressional races and tie Democrats to their leadership's liberal image, while Democrats are looking for local angles to get an edge in GOP-leaning districts.
But Republican officials say McNerney's victory was more about dissatisfaction with Pombo, then chairman of the Resources Committee, than a reflection of strong support for McNerney.
The Democrat's win was fueled by funding from environmental groups. Defenders of Wildlife and the League of Conservation Voters poured millions of dollars into the district to help defeat Pombo, who had angered many in the environmental community.
The money went toward an ad campaign tweaking Pombo's use of taxpayer funds for a family vacation to national parks. Pombo did not respond forcefully to the attacks and seemed to underestimate McNerney. Pombo's ads portrayed him in a cowboy hat and boots, seemingly out of touch in a district whose orientation has become more suburban.
Republican consultant Chris Wysocki said re-electing McNerney will be much more of a challenge for Democrats.
"It's a lot different reelecting someone than taking out the chairman of Natural Resources. I don't expect to see the same level of fervor," Wysocki said. "They made a huge investment in electing this guy, but at the same time, they kind of made their point. There's a lot of defense that has to go on with the Democrats."
So far, two Republicans have emerged as likely challengers: Dean Andal, a former state assemblyman, and Guy Houston, a current assemblyman.
Andal served in the legislature in the early 1990s and gained a reputation as a hardline conservative. Wysocki, who is working with Andal, called him "one of the most conservative members who ever served in the state legislature." He is expected to announce his campaign kickoff May 1.
With Pombo's loss, Houston is the only elected Republican left in the Bay Area. He has a reputation as a pragmatic conservative. He is term-limited for 2008, and his local state Senate district is heavily Democratic. Houston met with NRCC officials in Washington in February.
National Republicans think Andal may have the advantage in a GOP primary because he represents the congressional district's base of San Joaquin County, while Houston's state legislative district includes parts of other congressional districts.


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27 Jobs To Avoid If You Hate Stress
Do you crack under pressure? Crumble when you're stressed?
If so, you'd be better off pursuing a career in science or education than you would in healthcare or law enforcement.
Using data from the BLS and O*NET OnLine, career information expert Laurence Shatkin, Ph.D., helped Business Insider rank the 767 occupations identified by the US Department of Labor by "stress tolerance."
The "stress tolerance" for each job is a rating on a scale from zero to 100, where a lower rating signals less stress. It measures how frequently workers must accept criticism and deal effectively with high stress on the job.
Here are 27 jobs that earned a stress tolerance rating of 93 or higher. If you're the type of person who thrives under pressure or can stay cool, calm, and collected in high-stress situations, these jobs may be perfect for you. If you're the crack-or-crumble-type, you may want to avoid them:
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Young Women In Hollywood: Love Your Real Boobs, Don't Get Fake Ones
It seems like fake ta-tas are on the rise again in Hollywood — especially with young women! But is it sending the wrong message to their peers? Shouldn't we be loving our boobs, no matter what size they are?
It's tough being a young woman these days. We're unsure of our futures, ourselves, boys — and yes, our bodies. And despite all the money and fame young women in Hollywood have, they still have the same insecurities as regular young women do. In fact, they are faced with far greater pressures to look good for the cameras.
But I don't think plastic surgery, like a breast augmentation, is the solution to stop a young woman from feeling self-conscious about her body — and LA psychiatrist Carole Lieberman, author of Bad Girls! Why Men Love Them & How Good Girls Can Learn Their Secrets, agrees.
"Although there is nothing wrong, per sé, with a woman getting breast implants, if her body image really disturbs her, it is not something to be taken lightly and is not a cure for low self-esteem," she says.
Instead of young starlets like Teen Mom 2's Jenelle Evans getting breast implants and being so public about it, they should be promoting loving what you got.
What's wrong with an A cup? Maybe if these women were more comfortable with their own assets, then real women wouldn't feel pressured to go under the knife to achieve a "perfect" body. And no matter what a women's breast size is, big or small, medium or extra-large, I can guarantee men will still love your boobs — because, well, they're boobs!
Women go under the knife for various reasons. Dr. Marcel Daniels, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Long Beach, Calif., says his youngest patient was 17 and came to his office with her mother. Dr. Daniels says, like any surgery, a breast augmentation has its risks.
"It's a commitment to an eventual surgery," he tells us.
Saline breast implants which are filled with salt water usually need to be replaced 10 to 15 years. The more modern breast implants — gel "Gummy Bear" implants and the round cohesive type — don't have an exact life expectancy because they are still so new, Dr. Daniels says.
And of course, like any surgery, a breast augmentation can involve serious risks.
"The worst case scenario is you could die from the anesthesia," he tells us. "The worst non-fatal would be that the implants get infected and it has to come out."
Triple board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Ramtin Kassir, suggests that women wait to get breast implants until they are finished having children and breastfeeding. "Women with any kind of breast surgery are at least three times as likely to have an inadequate milk supply for breastfeeding," says Dr. Kassir. "A small number of women with silicone gel breast implants found that their offspring had higher levels of a toxic form of platinum in their blood than offspring born before the same women had breast implants."
Aside from the medical risks, a breast augmentation is also a huge financial investment: The average breast implant procedure costs between $4,000 and $8,000.
I think young women who are self-conscious about their breasts should be saving their time, money and pain and focus on appreciating the boobs they were born with! So, Jenelle, stop tweeting pics from your plastic surgeon's office! And Taylor Swift, if you really did get a boob job, please admit to it and tell your fans why!
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From the records held at the Norfolk Record Office and Norfolk Heritage Centre
Dogs have always had a role to play in wartime. Some larger dogs were used for the transportation of ammunition and lighter stores. Other breeds were used for pathfinding, tracking and carrying messages. As well as carrying out specific roles for the military they have also been a source of comfort and friendship in harrowing times.
The Military Dog
Private Bob Benifer of the Norfolk Regiment kept a photograph album during the war. It includes several photos of dogs. (MC 2149/1 925×5)
The photo below is annotated by Benifer who wrote "Private Kirby given to me at Bangalore 30/6/17".
Benifer and Kirby also appear in a regimental photo along with several other dogs. Kirby looks the same but Benifer has since acquired a moustache!
At Pulham Royal Naval Air Station, Peter was the station mascot. In September 1917 the first edition of The Pulham Patrol, the air station magazine, was published. A whole page was dedicated to this important member of the base.
For 11 months he has been with us . . . Being a staunch patriot he absolutely refuses to accept pay . . . . he has fine musical tastes, for he thoroughly objects to all bugle calls!
Peter the Pulham mascot (NRO, MC 2254/183)
Dogs – our faithful friends
The Carrow Works Magazines of April 1915 and January 1917 recount two stories of the lengths to which dogs would go to be with their masters.
In April 1915 Private Brown of the 1st North Staffordshire Regiment left for the Front. His wife and Irish terrier Prince accompanied him to the station to say goodbye. Prince became very distressed at the parting. Shortly afterwards Prince went missing. Mrs Brown was reluctant to tell her husband that she had lost him and searched in vain without success. However, after several weeks, she plucked up the courage and told him. To her surprise her husband replied that Prince was with him. Private Brown wrote: "I could not believe my eyes till I got off my horse and he made a great fuss of me. I believe he came over with some other troops. Just fancy his coming and finding me".
Prince – not such a dumb dog (Carrow Works magazine April 1915)
In January 1917 an article entitled "A Dog Story" told of the tale (no pun intended) of a collie dog at Cambridge railway station. Mr George Lambton had often noticed the dog on the platform. When he asked about the dog he was told that some eighteen months ago the dog had come to the station with its owner who left on a train for the Front. Since then the dog returned every morning and stayed until late at night awaiting his master's return. The dog was very friendly and responded to those at the station who befriended him.
The other day his fervent desire was gratified. A soldier in khaki descended from the carriage. At first the good dog could not believe his eyes, but another look and a sniff sufficed, and with one bound he sprang up, got his paws on his master's shoulders, and clung hard. His eighteen long months of waiting were at last rewarded.
Edith Cavell and her dogs
Edith Cavell had two dogs, Don and Jack, both born in 1909. Little is known of Don and he had died by 1912. After Cavell's death Mlle de Meyer took on the matronship of the Edith Cavell School in Brussels and she also took on Jack. Jack did not settle and he was sent to the Duchess of Croy's estate. Meyer wrote "the poor animal felt lost without its owner and in new surroundings. . . . . .. .Some nurses and I took him there and he became the great comfort of the Duchess who is well known for her great love of animals".
Jack (From 'Nurse Cavell Dog Lover' by Rowland Johns held at NRO)
The Duchess of Croy later wrote:
"I was first told that after her death he had been locked up in a damp stable all alone. . . . No one in Brussels dared take the dog for fear of the Germans. I did not know of his existence, or else I would have taken him as soon as poor Nurse Cavell was put in prison, and let her know that the dog was safe. She was very anxious about him, and begged in several letters that he might be well looked after. Jack was brought to me in March 1916. He was extremely naughty and bit". Eventually, "he became as good and gentle as any other dog. . . . Jack seemed very happy here . . . I had him for about seven and a half years, when he died of indigestion caused by old age."
The Brave Dogs
The Carrow Works Magazine for April 1915 reported on several acts of canine bravery. In February 1915 a dog show in London had a special section for fifteen dog heroes. There was Lassie, the dog who lay at the side of W S Cowan rescued from the British ship Formidable. Cowan was thought to be dead. Lassie stayed by his side licking his face for quite some time and Cowan started to move. Cowan's movements and Lassie's barks attracted attention and Cowan was saved. Then there was Wubbles who had rescued a drowning Frenchman and Tony the Belgian sheep dog who had helped the wounded on the field by taking out refreshments in a tin bottle with a tin mug attached.
They may have been our "dumb friends at the Front" but they were clearly not dumb.
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A few months ago, I posted a rare, "holding out the camera in front of my face" selfie and asked if you had any questions for me. I kept the post up for 24 hours and said I would answer any question you threw at me. I received 94 questions from you and after reading them, I put each question into one of 9 categories: Health, Safety, Social, Fear, Experiences, Photography, Max, Travel, and Money.
I realize that reading answers to 94 questions might be a bit lengthy and boring so I decided to split this blog post in two. In part 1 of, "you asked me" post, I will answer questions you had in regards to Health, Safety, Social, Fear & Experiences.
As much as I post on Social Media sites, I am a pretty private person. I think there are some things that should be kept private but at the same time, I will answer just about anything you ask. Hence, I am answering all the questions you asked a few months back. It was a nice practice for me to put some thought into what I've done, and what I'm doing, so thank you. Here we go…
Can you shower everday?
Most of the time I can, but sometimes I don't or can't. When I'm camping and there's a shower, I try and take advantage of the opportunity since I never know when the opportunity might present itself again.
Where do you take a shower when you take a shower?
Mostly at campsites
What do you do for self-care on the road?
This is pretty open ended on what "self-care" means, but I try and rest, eat well, and move around every day.
Have you ever gotten sick? Like really sick? And what did you do?
Fortunately, I haven't been sick or really sick while on the road. I have health insurance so I imagine that I would look for emergency care if I was really sick.
What do you do for food? Do you cook?
I eat simple. That means that most of my meals are heated up or fresh and ready to eat. I try to keep fruit on hand. I always have coffee in the morning.
How/where do you shower/use restrooms?
I answered the shower question above and as far as the restroom, I use it where and when I can. When there isn't a restroom, I do my business outside, far away and in a dug hole. Aren't you glad you asked?
Have you been physically in danger, and if so, have you (and how did you) had to protect yourself?
I haven't been in danger like that but I am always cautious, no matter where I am.
Do you carry a gun?
I did at one point but realized that it brought on more anxiety and if I really needed it to protect myself, I wouldn't be able to get to it so I decided not to carry one.
Do You have anything in your van for protection should, heaven forbid, you ever need it?
Yes. Bear spray and my fierce dog
How do you deal with safety on the road? Safety of your stuff, your vehicle, yourself?
I think it helps when Max is in Campy since he barks at people if they hang around campy for too long. Other than locking the door and staying away from sketchy places, I just hope that someone doesn't decide to steal my things.
Do you push yourself to interact with people you see in your travels or just stay an observer, and if you reach out, how do you do it, how do you break the ice and not allow yourself to be shy or feel awkward?
I definitely have to push myself to talk to strangers. I am shy by nature so being social is not my strong suit. Having a camera is a great tool for helping me break the ice with people. I also use it as a confidence booster and a magic machine that I can use to hide behind if I was feeling extra shy. I am still shy and awkward, but it doesn't stop me from getting a shot, if I see a person I want to take a photograph of.
How do you cope with lonliness traveling solo?
This is one of the questions I get most often. I get bored easily so I try and keep busy doing something. Usually I take photographs, play with max, edit photos, or write. When I am busy, I don't feel lonely. I am alone a lot, but rarely lonely.
Where/how do you spend extraverted time with people?
I have a handful of friends that I consider friends for life. They are there whenever I need them and I make sure to spend time with them when I can. I also meet people along the way every now and then.
When you first started your campy journey, did you fear failure and if so, how did you conquer that?
My first year in 2008 was the hardest. I really didn't know what I was doing but I put on a brave face and kept going. At the time, I didn't have any expectations of myself so it didn't matter if I failed. I wasn't going to stop my journey during that time, but it was a huge lesson learned for me. These days, I make it a point to have a few goals in mind before I head out.
What do you fear?
Public Speaking
Do you get lonely? If so, which parts of your travels have people been the most open in befriending you?
I answered the lonely question but as far as people being open… yes, people have been extremely generous to me along the way by offering a shower, place to stay, a meal, somewhere to park, donations, etc. I am so grateful to all that have reached out to me.
Do you ever get afraid of being on the road?
I am not afraid of being on the road… I am more afraid of being in the same place for an extended period of time.
Do you get nervous/scared traveling in isolated places alone? If so, how do you handle that and what precautions do you take as a solo woman?
I do my best to keep myself out of potentially dangerous situations. If I don't feel comfortable at a camp… I keep moving until I do. The best precaution is to trust your gut. Because Max is with me, I get nervous about attracting wild animals. He lets me know if he sees or hears something by growling. He wakes me up in the middle of the night and growls. Usually it's a rabbit, lizard or a rat. One time, it was a moose.
Do you have a safety plan for checking in with someone?
My close friends can track my phone and if I know I will be without reception, I alert someone. However, there are times where I don't have reception and I didn't anticipate it. I don't always check in with someone because half of the time, I have no idea where I am headed until the moment I am moving towards a place.
What do you do when your van breaks down in the middle of nowhere? Can you repair some things yourself?
I am fortunate to GoWesty campers for sponsoring me and taking care of Campy so that I don't have a breakdown. I haven't had one as of yet. I would love to say that I could repair whatever is wrong if I had a breakdown but sadly, that's not the case.
What has been the most daunting, humbling, or enlightening moment for you?
Great question. I can't think of one moment that was all of those things but rather, a combination of moments and experiences have given me those feelings. If I decide to do something big, I don't like to think too much about it since I will drive myself insane on the unknown. Making big choices in life can seem daunting but for the most part, I welcome change.
What is the most challenging part of van life?
Compared with traveling with a tent, which Max and I did for two years, van life is pretty luxurious. I think the only challenging part is finding parking when I'm in a big city.
What do you wish you had known before starting your journey?
I don't think I would change a thing about how I started… not really knowing what I was doing. It made for some fast learning curves.
What do you do with all of the time on your hands? What do you read? What do you write about?
Most of my free time is spent taking photos, researching places to go, or editing photos. I try to make time for writing and when I do, I write about whatever is on my mind. Many times, it's, "I am sitting here not knowing what to write".
Do you intend to do this for the rest of your life?
I intend to explore and try new things for the rest of my life.
Is there anything you miss when traveling what you can't have or do?
Sometimes I miss the ceiling being higher than 2 feet above my face. I miss hot showers and slipping into a soft clean bed. However, there really isn't anything that I can't have or do.
What is something in nature that moved you to tears?
I am constantly amazed and in awe with nature. Being in nature allows you to reflect on your life and when I do that, I think about loved ones that I've lost.
Have you had any moments of personal growth/enlightening that have given you a new sense of life and what lays ahead of you?
I believe that my decision to stop drinking alcohol was a huge step towards personal growth and enlightenment. Being present and fully aware of feelings/thoughts is the best gift that I have given myself.
What questions do you get asked most often?
How can you afford to travel and do you get lonely? (The lonely question I answered and the other will be in the money category in part 2 of the blog)
What were you doing right before you started traveling? What pushed or lead you to this path?
I was working in advertising sales in a large corporation. I quit and hit the road in 2008. I knew I wasn't happy in my job so I saved for years to feel comfortable enough to quit. I don't think anything in particular pushed me but I knew that the job I had was unhealthy and was killing my creative soul.
How cold is it really? How much thermal gear do you need?
It can get cold. Once Max's water bowl froze inside of campy. I think a good sleeping bag and a warm wool blanket is all you need. The combination of the two keep me toasty.
On the next blog, I will answer questions in the following categories… Photography, Max, Travel and Money.


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29 weeks
when: Christmas 2011
what i wore:
dress: soon maternity*
cardigan: madewell
scarf: mimibird
leggings: be maternity via target
boots: steve madden
where: traveling, hanging out with family
- we made it to 29 weeks! we just feel so blessed. hearing about the loss of a baby is never easy, but it's especially hard now that we know what it's like to be pregnant. praying for multiple friends/family of ours who are dealing with tough news.
- whoa, hunger. i've been eating so much lately! i can tell my appetite has increased because i am eating more with each meal and also snacking multiple times a day. it is so crazy. some days i barely get full and then an hour later i am ravenous again. i am also a lot thirstier and have been filling up my water cup twice as much as i was a few weeks ago.
- total weight gain = 10 pounds (still just a couple pounds on the low side, but i'm really happy with it)
- her heartbeat at the last appointment was 146 bpm.
- it warms my heart when i hear eric pray for our little girl by her name.
- i really love our midwife group and that we have the chance to meet with five different midwives throughout our prenatal care. each one has a different perspective on pregnancy, labor and delivery, and i find it fascinating and helpful to get multiple points of view.
- i also love the birth class we chose. we bought a DVD study called the best birth and are doing it at home on thursday nights. eric is really good about making me try out all the things they demonstrate, even going as far as me holding a handful of ice and him helping me cope with the "contraction"/pain for 90 seconds by breathing and focusing on him.
- we are considering having a doula at the birth…has anyone had experience with one? i would also like a photographer there!
- we toured our first day care/preschool today. it's near our house and we really liked it. we will probably have her start there in june. however, i am not sure how people can afford to send multiple kids to day care! wow.
- more and more i am feeling ready for her to be here. i think that God is smart because 9 months seems to be the perfect length of time to prepare :) i'm so excited to meet her! and see her face and share her (and her name!) with the world.
*purchased with gift card won from soon maternity
i know a number of my readers are currently pregnant, so i wanted to share about my experience with the glucose test last week. i had the one-hour test, and it was not nearly as bad as some reports i've read.
there are two things that freak people out: the drink and the blood draw.
- my clinic gave me the glucola ahead of time. (if your clinic does this, too, keep the drink chilled for a better taste.) i totally appreciated this because it meant i could drink it by myself 30 minutes before my appointment (i am better if no one is watching :) ). i thought i'd be able to drink it at home, but because of traffic we left our house early and i drank it in the car on the way.
- i was also able to choose between lemon-lime and orange flavor. i chose the former.
- my clinic also did not make me fast for the test. i was happy about this so that i could have my blood drawn on a full stomach. i was allowed to eat normally until i took the glucola (30 minutes before my appointment). then, i had to wait until after the blood draw (an hour later) to eat or drink anything (you also can't have mints or gum during this time).
- you only have to drink 5 oz! (the bottle i am holding in the photo above is about half full.) it would be harder if you had to drink more, but seriously, it is not that much. it probably took me five drinks and less than three minutes (you have to drink it all within three minutes).
- i suggest taking as big of a drink as you can the first time. i took a big swig and got a lot of it down. i think after the first one i looked at eric and said, "this is a joke." i was surprised that it didn't taste terrible. i'd describe it as thick 7up that wasn't carbonated. i don't love 7up but i can choke down 5 oz.
- then i took another big drink. it was with this drink that i realized how heavy the drink is. there is a lot of sugar (obviously). so i took it a bit slower from there, but still took big drinks every 15 seconds or so. i wanted to get it down fast, but i didn't want to gag on it.
- i think my stomach was wondering what the heck was going on…taking in all that sugar so fast!
- remember how i passed out during my blood draw at my 10-week appointment? ok, so i wasn't looking forward to this part either. it was really super easy and fast. they take two viles of blood (as opposed to three at the first visit). i laid down for it and just took deep breaths and looked away…and it was completely fine. however, it did leave me this nice bruise.
i passed! my midwife called me the next morning to let me know that my hemoglobin was 117 (they want it to be under 140 after an hour). my iron looks good, too, so i'm not anemic, and i don't have gestational diabetes! woo!
i should note: each clinic does it differently so maybe all the factors just worked in my favor. and i'm sure the three-hour test is different…you have to drink more and have more draws. i should also mention that i am a picky eater (i don't make myself eat/drink things that don't taste good to me), and i eat a lot of sugar in my diet normally.


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The 56th Annual Louis Braille Awards
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The 56th Annual Louis Braille Awards
The Rittenhouse Hotel
210 West Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Friday, January 29, 2016, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Since 1959, Associated Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired (ASB) has annually bestowed the prestigious Louis Braille Award to honor individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions on behalf of individuals who are blind or visually impaired. The award has also been given to people who are blind or visually impaired who have overcome great odds to make outstanding achievements and have provided inspiration to others living with a visual disability. Proceeds raised from the awards ceremony directly benefit ASB's programs and services.
2016 Honorary Chair
Honorary Chair Paul R. Levy
Paul R. Levy is the founding chief executive of Philadelphia's Center City District (CCD), serving in that capacity since January 1991. The CCD is a business improvement district with a $22 million annual operating budget, which supplements municipal services with programs for security, hospitality, cleaning, place marketing, promotion, and planning for the central business district of Philadelphia (www.centercityphila.org).
The CCD has also financed and carried out $135 million in streetscape, lighting and facade improvements, including the transformation of four downtown parks that are now managed and programmed by the CCD. He serves on the boards of the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Independence Visitor Center Corporation.
Mr. Levy also teaches in the graduate City Planning Department of the University of Pennsylvania and holds a Masters and Ph.D. from Columbia University.
Special Recognition Award Honoree Dr. Gustavo D. Aguirre
Dr. Aguirre is a professor of medical genetics and ophthalmology at PENN's School of Veterinary Medicine. He is a world-renowned researcher who, in 2001, led the research effort that restored vision to Lancelot, a dog who was born blind, through the use of gene therapy.
Consequently, clinical trials in children were started for that type of blindness – Leber's congenital amaurosis, and thus far have shown efficacy and safety. After his success with treating Lancelot, Dr. Aguirre's lab went on to study achromatopsia, and, with Dr. András Komaromy, assistant professor of ophthalmology at Penn Vet, serving as primary investigator, has also completed groundbreaking work in developing gene therapy to treat that type of blindness.
Dr. Aguirre earned his VMD and PhD degrees from the University of Pennsylvania. Together with Drs. Jacobson and Cideciyan of PENN's Scheie Eye Institute, and colleagues at the University of Florida's Powell Gene Therapy Center, Drs. Aguirre and Beltran are leading, respectively, gene therapy studies for the treatment of X-linked (RPGR) and autosomal dominant (Rhodopsin) retinal degeneration in preclinical models that very closely resemble the very severe and common human disorders.
Special Recognition Award Honoree Lonnie Bedwell
Lonnie Bedwell, a former Navy Petty Officer 1st Class, was injured in a hunting accident that took his sight instantly three years to the day after he left active duty. Thirteen years later he got into adaptive sports. Through Team River Runner, a chapter of Disabled Sports USA, Lonnie was the first ever visually impaired kayaker to complete the entire 226-mile stretch of Colorado River through the Grand Canyon, which is considered one of the toughest stretches of river in the world. Colorado River guides told him he'd have to learn to save himself whenever his kayak rolled over. They suggested he practice that a thousand times before heading down river. Bedwell did it 1,500 times. A roofer by trade, Bedwell now teaches other disabled veterans how to kayak. According to Bedwell "We've got two choices in life," he said, "Live in fear and pity and go nowhere. Or just live." Bedwell made the decision early on never to let a handicap handicap him.
Individual Award Honoree Kareem Dale
Kareem Dale is currently a Director and Senior Counsel for Discover Financial Services, in Riverwoods, Illinois. He is the former Special Assistant to President Barack Obama for Disability Policy. Kareem, who is partially blind, had direct access to President Barack Obama in this role, and was responsible for coordinating the Administration's efforts to ensure that people with disabilities were on a level playing field with all Americans.
A native of Chicago, Mr. Dale previously served as the National Disability Director for the Obama for
America Campaign. He also served on the Arts Policy Committee and the Disability Policy Committee for then Senator Obama. Prior to being appointed Special Assistant to the President for Disability Policy, Kareem was founder and chief executive officer of The Dale Law Group (DLG) in Chicago, a firm that specialized in areas of personal injury, products liability, contract disputes and other general commercial litigation. Mr. Dale spent eight years in the Litigation Department of Winston and Strawn, where he honed his litigation skills before he founded DLG in 2007.
He received his bachelor's degree in Advertising from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
He graduated Cum Laude with a law degree and an MBA from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in May, 1999.
Corporate Award Honoree OrCam Technologies
OrCam is an intuitive wearable device with a smart camera designed to assist people who are visually
impaired. OrCam was founded in 2010 with a clear mission - harness the power of artificial vision to assist people who are blind or have low vision. OrCam has created a technologically advanced device unique in its ability to provide visual aid through a discreet wearable platform and simple easy-to-use interface which serves to enhance the daily lives of people with vision loss.
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Lampang: the relaxation capital of the north
Lampang, the third largest town in northern Thailand, is generating renewed tourist attentions. Thanks to the public opening of Wat Chalermprakiat in Cheahom district, which is an instant hit to both foreign and local tourists alike, the province as a whole is back on the tourist map.
The province is less commercialised than Chiangmai but Central, Robinson, Big C , Tesco-Lotus, HomePro and other store chains have branches here. It can be reached by air, by land and by rail.
It is a manufacturing centre of ceramic goods and is also known for mining operations. A great deal of ball clay, china stone, and lignite are extracted from the surrounding mountains.
The province is known for its horse-drawn carriage, which is still is use today for tour and sightseeing.
Tourist attractions are varied and can easily fill up a complete sightseeing itinerary: they include the Thu Pha Ancient Painting (3,000 years old), Doi Nork (the highest point of the Phi Pan Nam Range passing passing through Chiang Rai, Phayao and Lampang), the Thai Elephant Conservation Centre and Thung Kwian Forest Plantation, Chae Son National Park, Tham Nam Pa Pha Ngam (cave), Tham Pha Thai National Park, Phra Mae Wa National Park among others.
Among its renowned temples are Wat Phra Chedi Sao Lang, Wat Phra That Lampang Luang, Wat Phra Kaeo Don Tao Suchadaram, Wat Si Chum. Wat Si Rong Mueang, Wat Pong Sanook and Kasem Khemmako Dhamma Retreat (not a temple).
A number of temples in the province have strong Burmese design influence as it was under Burmese control for centuries.
It is laid-back town with its friendly people, perfect to go slow, relax and unwind.
Brief History
Lampang (originally named Kelang Nakorn) was established in 680 by a hermit known as Suphrom Ruesi in honour of the town's Prince Anantayot, son of Queen Jamadevi of Haripunchai's Lamphun, according to Yonok historical record.
Decades of war with both the Ava Burmese and Ayutthaya in the 17th-18th century left the province severely depopulated, and under Burmese control.
Nan Tipchang fought for its independence and established himself as Phraya Sulavaluechaisongkram, King of Lampang in 1736.
Prince Kaewfa, son of Lord Tipchang, was the first ancestor of the Na Lampang, Na Lamphune and Na Chiang Mai family lines to govern the province in 1764, while Prince Boonyawat Vongmanit was its last.
Lampang officially became a province in Thailand in 1892 during the reign of King Rama V.
Phraya Sulawalue Chai Songkram monument (Nan Tipchang monument)
This monument is located about 100 meters to the left of Wat Phrathat Lampang Luang main gate.
The inscription says that the Supreme Patriach of Thailand, Somdej Pra Ariyawong Sakottayarn Somdej Prasangkarach Sakon Maha Sangka Parinayok poured gold during the foundation laying for the statue on September 9, 1983.
HM the Queen presided over the opening ceremony on September 25, 1984.
The statue was jointly built by government officials, traders, the people of Lampang province and the families and relatives of the "Na Lampang" family lineage in honour of Phraya Sulawalue Chai Songkram, for his victory [against Burmese forces] and the regaining of Lampang's independence.
Lieutenant Sawaddee Praharn-kaasuek donated a land area of 5 rai (8,000 meters) in 1981 for the said occasion.


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Episode four is all about why your business should have a Facebook page and I also share tips on how to make Facebook work for you!
Who is on Facebook?
Facebook has over one billion accounts and is the social network we hear about the most often. It may not be the right place for every business, but if you're going to invest time and effort into a social network, Facebook is the best place to start because more than half of all Canadians online are on Facebook.
What is the difference between a Facebook profile and page?
Your Facebook profile is where you share personal thoughts and information with family and friends. Only an individual can have a Facebook account – not a business or company. A Facebook page is where people who want to come and get your business information and updates in their Facebook feed by hitting 'like'. People who like your Facebook page can't see your personal information – just what you post on your Facebook page.
How do I set up a Facebook page?
Setting up a Facebook page is easy. Simply visit: https://www.facebook.com/pages
- Choose your correct category; for small business choose "Local Business or Place"
- Fill out the pertinent information i.e. category, business name, etc. and once done click, "Get Started" and follow the step-by-step instructions.
- For questions and complete guidelines on how to set up a Facebook Page visit: https://www.facebook.com/page_guidelines.php
Facebook updates their guideline page frequently, so it's a good link to save for future reference.
What are Facebook insights?
A Facebook page will give you extensive statistics that show you whether or not what you're doing is working, which is necessary to know before deciding whether or not to keep investing time in certain activities.
Insights give you access to interesting information such as who 'likes' your page, where they are from, how old they are and what time of day people are viewing your page.
What are Facebook Groups and how are they different from pages?
Facebook groups are different than pages in that they are more like forums where everyone can participate and comment on a more equal footing.
Facebook groups are a great way to build community outside of your business page. They can also be great for committees or as a value add for clients, especially if you offer online courses.
Do I have to pay Facebook in order for my posts to be seen?
It used to be a lot easier for people to see your Facebook content, but over time this has changed. Why? Because of the sheer volume of content being posted. The average person has over 250 friends and follows 100 pages. There is simply too much content for people to see everything that is being posted.
The average percentage of fans who will see your posts is generally under 5%.
What is the Facebook algorithm?
Facebook's algorithm is designed to make the Facebook experience as personalized as possible for every user. Their goal is to show you content that you want to see. The more you 'like' or comment on specific posts by pages or people the more likely you are to see more of that kind of content. The same works for what other people in your network are 'liking' on commenting on; you are more likely to see content that a lot of people are engaging with than other less-engaged with content.
How often should I post on Facebook?
At least daily, but if possible even more. Have a schedule and automate using themes and categories. What kind of content should I be posting on Facebook? Post or share content that provides value. For example, give your audience tips, recommend products, and share articles about successes. Engage with your audience by replying to comments as quickly as possible. Give value by educating, entertaining and empowering. Try different kinds of content until you find what works best for you and your audience.
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This is a very expandable system ... it can be multiple channels on a rotating drum with multiple drums with gearing between the vertical and horizontal systems you can add more and more to create a very large array of percussive triggers ... I\'m still tweaking the various different multiple systems.
Yes every part here is designed to be makde with a CupCake MakerBotable ... except for the rubber band ... get one from your local post office!
I wish I had a MakerBot to actually build and test my creations!
This is another of many entries to the makezine.com/go/makerbot contest ...
See the bill of materials for quantities of each to MakerBot for the 1-Channel PPRM ... then MakerBot the parts and start fitting them together into your new drumming/tapping machine as shown in the diagrams.
A rubber band is the spring around the horizontal extensions out to the hammer pulls the hammer back to a stand-up position.
Program the drum set by sticking the programming pegs into the holes on the drum ...
Set different objects in front of the hammer and crank the machine to hear the rhythm you created ...
It\'s a learning process to understand beats/measure ... then with 2:1 gearing and a 2nd machine you can increase the resolution to 32 beats/measure.
BTW, if you store a few extra programming pins inside the drum you now have a second noise source ... albeit not percussive but more like a rattle.
If you successfully make this with a 3D printer please send me the build-file and machine type so it can be uploaded here for others to use.


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Calling Large Industrial Users and Developers
1260, Main North Road, Chaneys, Christchurch City
Price On Application
- Proposed Usage
- Industrial
- Floor Area
- 1.00 m²
- Land Area
- 270000.00 m²
- Property ID
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- 27ha (more or less) flat zoned Business 6 Rural Industrial
- Situated on State Highway 1
- 1.3km main trunk railway on Eastern boundary
- Subdivision development options
- Outstanding long term leasehold opportunity (the freehold cannot be sold)
- Lower entry cost than a freehold development
- Multiple road entry points to the property
Situated approximately 14km north of central Christchurch and 2km north of Belfast this business zoned property is now available for lease with a preference to lease as one block. Developers and large industrial users are invited to consider developing the property under a long term leasehold arrangement.
The lessee has the options to subdivide to suit and with several vehicular access points and possible rail access, a staged development will be possible attracting considerable end user tenant interest.
Rarely do leasehold properties of this size and proximity to transport infrastructure come up for lease..


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The Inflection Strategy
Achieving a different result requires taking a different approach,
tight alignment of interests, focus, and simplicity
What's Unique About It
1) Concentrated
Concentrated strategy of 20-25 mid- to large-cap equities. (Long only, no leverage, and no derivatives.) We are plain vanilla and simple. We know what we own and have strongly researched, differentiated investment views. Our objective is to avoid blow-ups and to own stocks that significantly appreciate. Inflection is an alpha-generation product. It does not seek to be a product that offers broad market exposure. There are thousands of mutual funds and ETFs that offer "broad market exposure." Inflection is a differentiated offering.
2) Mid- to Long-Term Focused
We will only invest in companies that our analysis indicates will be thriving and growing companies three years hence. We are not interested in "short term" trades in bad companies. This is a game of the "greater fool". We believe that an investment strategy dependent of the foolishness of others is not a strategy for sustainable outperformance.
Based on medium- to longer-term views and favorable business/industry inflection points, our investments are in companies with more earnings potential than the stock market expects and with the opportunity for multiple expansion.
We believe that a shorter time frame (less than one year) has less arbitrage potential given that is where a significant portion of active management is focused. Moreover, sourcing investment insights that are value-added within this short time frame is incredibly expensive and fraught with ethical risks.
3) The Consumer Factor™
An investment strategy focused on companies that serve the US consumer. These are companies such as First Republic Corp, Progressive Insurance, Delta, Toro, Apple, Microsoft, Pepsi, Diageo, Home Depot, and Amazon. We believe that the consumer will continue to drive the U.S. economy with superior growth and stability. This positions the strategy for superior long-term investment returns versus the S&P 500.
Over the past 20 years, the annualized outperformance of the Consumer Factor™ is 150 bps/year. This is a significant market anomaly that, to our knowledge, is unknown to Wall Street.
We believe that the outperformance stems from the fact that the US consumer has been the most material and stable driver of US economic growth. The Consumer Factor™ effect is a derivative of these companies serving the strongest momentum in the economy, which then leads to stronger and more stable earnings growth than the remainder of the market.
Inflection is not a sector fund. It is a concentrated "alpha generation product". We only employ the Consumer Factor™ because it helps us accomplish this objective.
Stock Selection
We formulate a medium-term view:
- We generally plan a three-year holding period for our investments.
- We try to understand the merits of our investments three years hence. This gives us the basis for an opinion of what "exit point" valuation we should consider from the buyer's perspective.
- Should the current stock price offer over a 10% annualized return to that "exit point", we then conduct a more thorough analysis of the longer-term opportunities and nearer-term issues.
Stock selection is based upon one of two criteria:
1. Big Idea Investments:
3+ year investment horizon, creating a portfolio that best represents the thriving companies for that time horizon, and where profit pools for a company/industry are not as well appreciated by the stock market as our analysis suggests.
2. Inflection Point Investments:
Identifying an upcoming inflection in a company's key performance indicator (KPI) such as organic revenue growth, margins, capital allocation, etc. Specifically, we are looking for a sustainable favorable non-linear trend. The Street typically models and sets expectations based upon a linear basis.


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Director: Deborah Kim
Co-Director: Jacobi Hollingshed
KIN or (킨) is a short film that tells the story of 21 year old Afro-Korean Jake. Jake's African-American mother sends him to Korea soon after he turns 16 in hopes that he will learn more about his "other" culture and finally meet his Korean father. Five years later, Jake still remains confused about his identity, relationship with his father, and struggles with feeling isolated in the homogeneous society of Korea.
Deborah Kim is a Korean-American filmmaker and videographer living in New York. She is currently working as a freelance videographer and as an intern at Frame Photographics, while finishing up her B.A. in Film and Aesthetics at NYU's Gallatin School of Individualized Studies.
Jacobi Hollingshed is a film, television, and stage actor based in Atlanta. He is represented by Stewart Talent Atlanta. He is a native of Gainesville, FL, but has lived in Atlanta for the majority of his life.


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When it comes to wedding catering in Dallas & Fort Worth, Heart To Heart Catering has you covered!
Wedding catering in Dallas is a competitive field, but we provide the most scrumptious and freshest food, served with attention and detail,
and we can provide the following as well:
Full Bar Service
Passed and/or Displayed Hors d' Oeuvres
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Florals, China, Flatware, Linens, Tables, Chairs … Whatever You Request, We Provide!
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Welcome to Nado Jewelry. For years Designer Michael Nadeau has worked on beautiful unique pieces. Now it's time for him to share them with the world. Each piece is created with personality and inspiration. Michael believes that each piece speaks directly to the individual. This is why you must pick out your Ice Crystal in person at one of the shows we attend.
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Please connect with us on social media for the most up to date news.
If you are already a fan of our Ice Crystals, we would love for you to share a photo of you with your one of a kind Ice Crystal. Please email your photo with your name and story to firstname.lastname@example.com


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Extension and full refurbishment of a 3-storey, 4,600 square-foot detached 5-bedroom house within the Hampstead Garden Suburb Conservation Area.
Originally designed by Morris de Metz in 1936, the property has been altered a number of times from its initial configuration. The refurbishment will see the interior transformed with respect to its Art Deco origins and the extension of the upper two floors to the rear will enable the labyrinthine layout to be replanned more effectively and a new logic established. The design approach has been to honour the original character of the 1930's architecture, reversing the "Georgian-ised" interior of fit-outs past with a contemporary yet nostalgic and utilitarian response. Two of the children's bedrooms have been linked with a shared playspace, influenced by Le Corbusier's Unité d'Habitation in Marseille, allowing three rooms to become one communal social space when two large sliding pocket doors are drawn. The extended top floor has been dedicated entirely to a generous master suite.
Consent was obtained from the Local Authority and the Hampstead Garden Suburb Trust for an extension of the first and second floors and the reinstatement and refurbishment of the Crittall windows and doors throughout.
The extensive joinery package includes a fully bespoke kitchen and pantry, TV room and living room cabinetry, customised study and built-in personalised wardrobes to all bedrooms, including walk-in wardrobes and dressing room to the master suite.
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Welcome to my little corner of the internet! I'm so glad you're having a look around.
I'm a professional freelance Photographer based in Dubai, UAE, and I am incredibly grateful to be able to say that. Having spent several years doing jobs I wasn't grateful for, ever since I jumped head first into photography 4 years ago I've been super happy to be working 12 hour days doing something I love! I used to dread going to the office- now driving to work makes me happy, and that's an incredible feeling.
I will be uploading images and inspiration, recipes and thoughts, achievements and goals as well photos from my garden, kitchen and travels. All in a bid to document my journey as I continue to learn and develop in this wonderful profession I have chosen. I update my blog every Monday and Thursday so come back for more! If you are too impatient to wait, you can check out my portfolio at www.ameliajohnson.com.
I am available for freelance projects- please get in touch and I'll be happy to discuss briefs, projects and anything else to do with Photography!
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We also attach a lot of importance to accessories. Those little elements are never really innocuous; on the contrary, they can bring attire to perfection.
A waistcoat allows you to remain formal even without the jacket on. We offer a great variety of forms, from the classic 5-buttoned with straight buttons to the shawl lapel waistcoat, all exclusively created in high-quality silk.
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With the dawning of a new year and the passage of all the new tax legislation, many business owners are thinking about tax strategies for the future. If you find yourself in thinking about opportunities to decrease your tax burden consider reviewing The Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 with your accountant. We've been advised that there are 17 opportunities to reduce your tax burden available for small business. Below is a link to the IRS website that may help you with your tax planning:
One big opportunity many of our clients take advantage of annually is the depreciation available to owners of commercial real estate buildings. Give us a call and we can discuss your specific needs. We would love to help you reduce your tax obligations through commercial real estate ownership.


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When I opened Luxe 9 years ago, my drive was to deliver the kind of salon to the people in the West, that held the same values and culture as my original salon in Fitzroy, Cream. It has always been my drive to create a one-of-a-kind working environment for my team, to be on top of our game as far as professional and personal development goes, to be 100% committed to ongoing education and learning in our chosen craft and to be the most innovative and progressive salon in my chosen areas.
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Dr Miroslaw Kwiatkowski
AGH University of Science and Technology, Poland
Dr. hab. eng. Miroslaw Kwiatkowski in 2004 obtained Ph.D. degree at the AGH University of Science and Technology in Krakow (Poland), and in 2018 D.Sc. degree at the Wroc?aw University of Technology (Poland). In addition, he obtained a certificate of completion of postgraduate studies: Professional Research and Development Project Manager at the Krakow University of Agriculture (Poland), Research and Development Project Manager at the University of Economics and Innovation in Lublin (Poland), and Electrical Energy Markets at the AGH University of Science and Technology in Krakow (Poland). His published work includes more than 45 papers in reputable international journals and 90 conference proceedings. He is the editor in chief of The International Journal of System Modeling and Simulation (United Arab Emirates), an associate editor of Micro & Nano Letters Journal (United Kingdom) and a member of the organizing committees many international conferences in Europe, Asia and USA. Dr. hab. eng. Miros?aw Kwiatkowski is also a regular reviewer in a most reputable scientific journals.
Research interest:
Mathematical modelling of the adsorption process, description of the porous structure, practical aspects of adsorption, analysis of the carbonaceous adsorbents production, energy efficiency, renewable energies
Dr. Hans-Jörg Fecht
Director, Ulm University, Germany
Prof. Dr. Hans-Jörg Fecht is a Director EUREKA Cluster Office Metallurgy Europe, Ulm - Brussels. He has been a Senior Scientist, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology KIT, Institute for Nanotechnology.He was a Chaired Professor of Materials Science (C-4) Director Institute of Metals Research Technical University Berlin, Germany during 1993 – 1997.He served as a Professor of Metal Physics (C 3) Augsburg University, Germany He worked as a Senior Research Associate, Department of Materials Science California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, U.S.A during 1987 – 1990.He was a Post doctoral Research Associate Department of Material Science and Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, U.S.A. from 1984 – 1987.
Research interest:
Characterization of materials in electrical engineering Optimization of the microstructural, electrical, chemical, mechanical and tribological properties of functional materials and layer structures Development of high performance materials of microelectronics, microsystem technology and sensor technology, which are also suitable for extreme ambient conditions Material research under space conditions Corrosion and wear resistant thin layers Metallic glasses Nanocrystalline materials Internal interfaces (grain boundaries, phase boundaries) Modeling and simulation of material properties and composite structures Nanocrystalline Phosphors (AG Mr.) Magneto-resistive sensors (AG master) Nanotechnology for Photovoltaics (AG Mr.) Magnetic nanoparticles
Jean-Paul Lellouche
Professor, Head of the Department, Bar-Ilan University, Israel
Jean-Paul Lellouche leads a laboratory dedicated to Nano-biotechnology and Polymer Science. His current R&D activities include "R&D developments in the materials science field nterfacing with nano-biotechnology, i.e., conducting functional polymers; chemically modified hard nanoscale fillers; UV-photo-reactive nano(micro)particles [surface nano(micro)structuration of polymeric coatings, hybrid metallic catalytic particles]; antibacterial organic/inorganic NPs and coatings and; innovative surface modifications of iron oxide (magnetite/maghemite) NPs towards gene silencing (siRNA/microRNA in vitro/in vivo delivery) and anti-parasitic bio-activity". Recently, he deeply focused on and elaborated various innovative organic chemistry-based methodologies for the development of effective covalent versatile interfacial chemistries towards chemically tailored non-toxic mechanically hard functional inorganic: Tungsten disulfide nanotubes and; tribology-effective fullerene-like tungsten disulfide nanoparticles.
Research Interest:
Nano-biotechnology, Polymer Science, organic chemistry, Nanotechnology
Dr. Osman Adiguzel
Professor, Department of Physics, Firat University, Turkey
Dr. Osman Adiguzel graduated from Department of Physics, Ankara University, Turkey in 1974 and received PhD- degree from Dicle University, Diyarbakir-Turkey. He studied at Surrey University, Guildford, UK, as a post doctoral research scientist in 1986-1987, and his studies focused on shape memory alloys. He worked as research assistant, 1975-80, at Dicle University and shifted to Firat University in 1980. He became professor in 1996, and he has already been working as professor. He published over 50 papers in international and national journals; He joined over 100 conferences and symposia in international and national level as participant, invited speaker or keynote speaker with contributions. He served the program chair or conference chair/co-chair in some of these activities. In particular, he joined in last four years (2014 - 2018) over 50 conferences as Speaker, Keynote Speaker and Conference Co-Chair organized by South Asian Institute of Science and Engineering (SAISE), web: http://saise.org/, Science and Engineering Institute (SCIEI), web: http://www.sciei.org, International Association of Computer Science and Information Technology, web: http://www.iacsit.org/, The Academic World Education and Research Center (AWER-Center), web: http://www.awer-center.org/, and other institutes and companies.
Dr. Adiguzel served his directorate of Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Firat University in 1999-2004. He supervised 5 PhD- theses and 3 M.Sc theses. He is also Technical committee member of many conferences. He received a certificate which is being awarded to him and his experimental group in recognition of significant contribution of 2 patterns to the Powder Diffraction File – Release 2000. The ICDD (International Centre for Diffraction Data) also appreciates cooperation of his group and interest in Powder Diffraction File.
Research Interest:
Shape memory effect and displacive phase transformations in shape memory alloys and other alloys, molecular dynamics simulations, alloy modeling, electron microscopy, electron diffraction, x-ray diffraction and crystallography.
Manijeh Razeghi
Director, Center for Quantum Devices Northwestern University USA
Dr. Manijeh Razeghi is a tenured, full professor at Northwestern University and Director at Center for Quantum Devices. She received a PhD degree Doctor of State in Physical Sciences in University of Paris, Paris, France. Since its founding in 1992, the Center for Quantum Devices at Northwestern University has evolved from only a mere vision into a concrete world-class research laboratory, with the mission to pursue academic excellence and high-level research in compound semiconductor science and nanotechnology
Research Interest:
Compound semiconductor science and nanotechnology, novel applications and realizing advanced semiconductor devices such as lasers, photodetectors, transistors, waveguides and switches


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|Kendall Schmidt
|Kendall Knight
|Kendall Schmidt
|November 2, 1990
|Kendall Knight
|Actor, singer
|Years Active:
|Find your passion and run with it; anything is possible!
Kendall Francis Schmidt (born November 2nd, 1990) is an American actor and singer best known for his role as Kendall Knight on the Nickelodeon show, Big Time Rush, as well as a member of the boy band of the same name. In Big Time Rush, Kendall is "the leader of the band." Before Nickelodeon, he had a guest appearence on Frasier. In 2009, he signed a record deal with the Columbia Records with his group Big Time Rush, along with James Maslow, Carlos Pena Jr., and Logan Henderson.
Early Life
Kendall Schmidt was born November 2nd, 1990 in Andover, Kansas to Kent and Kathy Schmidt. Schmidt is one out of three boys, with older brothers Kenneth at 26 and Kevin Schmidt at 24 also an actor for Unnatural History. It's funny because Kansas, Kent, Kathy, Kendall, Kenneth, and Kevin all start with a K, and he revealed he shares the same middle name with his grandmother. He also has four tattoos, two on his back, on his left arm, and the other on his right arm.
He is the star of Nickelodeon's hit live-action show, Big Time Rush, as Kendall Knight, a 17 year old hockey player from Minnesota. He has played small roles on different TV shows such as ER, Without a Trace, and Fraiser.
Schmidt began his acting career at age six, appearing in a Chex television commercial.When he was 10 years old, he was one of three young actors who was hired to be Haley Joel Osment's stand-in and body double (they shared the same agent) in the Steven Spielberg film, A.I. Artificial Intelligence. He celebrated his birthday on the set, and Spielberg and the cast surprised him with a birthday cake decorated with Star Wars figures. In mid 2009 Schmidt was cast in the Nickelodeon series Big Time Rush as one of the four main characters, Kendall Knight. The show premiered to a record breaking 6.8 million viewers, making it the highest rated premiere for a live action series in Nickelodeon history.
In the 2000s, his first speaking role was playing a young Frasier Crane on an episode of Frasier, but he has also had guest-starring roles on Gilmore Girls, ER, Ghost Whisperer, and CSI: Miami, Without a Trace.
Personal Music
Schmidt sang the theme song, "All That Really Matters", for web show Poor Paul starring his brother, Kevin Schmidt. Several other songs by Schmidt are featured in the series but were never recorded such as Memories and Melodies, Say What You May, and Techno.
Schmidt and his best friend, Dustin Belt, have a band they call "Heffron Drive". The name Heffron Drive came because they both met on a street called Heffron Drive in a neighborhood. Heffron Drive is a Alternative/Pop/techno genre band. They have many songs featured on Myspace, at Myspace.com/HeffronDrive and on PureVolume.com/HeffronDrive. Some of the top rated songs are "Quiet Please" and "Love Letter".
Schmidt also has a series of covers on Youtube under the username "K3ndallSchmidt" including a cover of John Mayer's Edge of Desire with cast mate Logan Henderson.
Big Time Rush
For main article, see Big Time Rush. Big Time Rush is an American pop boy band that formed in 2009. The band consists of Schmidt, James Maslow, Carlos Pena Jr., and Logan Henderson, all on vocals.
In 2007, Nickelodeon was casting and looking for people to be in a new band to be in a new sitcom called Big Time Rush. Schmidt won the role of Kendall Knight over many other people because of the difficult decision of casting him over others. James Maslow sent in his audition tape when his desire was in singing and acting. He got the role 2 years later. Carlos Pena, Jr. and Logan Henderson sent in their audition tapes and were accepted over thousands of other boys. The boys have recorded many songs including the theme song of the same title as the show, "Any Kind Of Guy", "City Is Ours", "Halfway There", "Famous", "Shot in the Dark", and "Stuck". Additional songs will be released throughout the show's first season. They and Nickelodeon are planning on releasing a compilation album of all the songs that are in the first season of the show. The soundtrack was released October 2010.
Personal Life
When Schmidt was younger, he and his mother spent about six months out of every year in California. Schmidt is represented by AKA Talent and Protege Entertainment. Kendall is the youngest member in Big Time Rush
Schmidt is one out of two members of Big Time Rush that has tattoos. He has 4 tattoos, one is in the middle of his back, just below his neck, the other one is on his back, on his left shoulder, the third one is a heart on his left arm and the fourth one is a sugar skull on his right arm.
Kendall Schmidt stars in the new Nickelodeon live-action comedy series Big Time Rush as Kendall, the lead singer of the new "princes of pop" music group.
Born in Wichita, Kansas, Schmidt was raised in nearby Andover and grew up the youngest of three brothers who all caught the acting bug. After watching his two brothers, Kenneth and Kevin, travel back and forth to Los Angeles, Schmidt decided he also wanted to be an actor. While it began as "something fun to do," Schmidt quickly became passionate about pursuing a career in the entertainment industry. "My first acting memory is starring in a Chex cereal commercial with my brothers. Even though we went to the audition separately, we were cast to play brothers," he recalls.
When he was 10 years-old, his family finally made the move from Kansas to California. Schmidt soon landed recurring roles on General Hospital, Titus, Raising Dad, Gilmore Girls and CSI: Miami. He also guest starred on series including ER, Mad TV, Frasier and Phil of the Future and most recently, Without a Trace and Ghost Whisperer. On the big screen, he appeared in Minority Report, AI and Lions Gate's According to Spencer.
In addition to acting, Schmidt's other love is making music. Within the last three years, he has learned to play guitar and has honed his vocal skills from singing in the car with his mom to recording in the studio. Inspired by "Incubus," his all-time favorite band, and "Taking Back Sunday," Schmidt also writes his own music. Another source of inspiration is his family. "My whole family has given me the drive to succeed," he said. "My brothers mean the world to me. They keep me grounded and offer a different perspective when I need advice."
Schmidt was drawn to his role in Big Time Rush by the music. "Acting comes naturally to me but I think I am best at music," said Schmidt. "If I could combine both loves, then I am successful." Schmidt identifies with his character, who suddenly finds himself thrust into the limelight, trying to get a handle on being a part of a music group. His character Kendall's attitude is to enjoy the ride –and Schmidt plans on following the same advice.
When he is not focusing on his music and acting, Schmidt likes hanging out with his friends or being outdoors, whether it's to rock climb, surf or skateboard. Schmidt lives in Los Angeles with his two dogs, cat, bird, tortoise and python.
Kendall purchased a house in Sin City, Las Vegas after several members of Kendall's team became concerned after some overzealous fans began camping outside of the 22-year-old's L.A. pad and they urged him to get another place where he could hide out. Kendall still owns his place in L.A. — and will use the home when he comes to town — but the Vegas pad will be his primary residence.
- Kendall Schmidt's Twitter: @HeffronDrive
- Kendall has an instagram just like Carlos Pena Jr.
- Kendall Schmidt's Store: kendallschmidt.spreadshirt.com
- He loves animals [1]
- Kendall was chosen to appear in Big Time Rush two weeks before Big Time Audition was suppose to aired.
- Kendall replaced Curt as the main character. Carlos said that with Curt they didn't have the same chemistry (friendship) they feel with Kendall. They also said that the songs sound better with Kendall.
- Logan then told the producer to audition Kendall one more time. After he auditioned for a second time, the producer asked Carlos, James and Logan to choose between Curt or Kendall. All three chose Kendall.
- Middle name: Francis
- Date of Birth: November 2, 1990
- Place of Birth: Wichita, Kansas
- Height: 5'11"
- Weight: 170 lb
- Favorite Colors: Green and Silver
- Favorite TV show: Family Guy
- Favorite Food: Cobb salad and pizza
- Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Chocolate chip cookie dough
- Favorite Flower: Sunflower
- Favorite Book: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
- In school: Was a procrastinator
- Favorite Animal: Python or Boa Constrictor
- Favorite Band: Incubus & Taking Back Sunday
- Favorite Sports: Football, Swimming, Soccer
- Favorite Football Team: Kansas City Chiefs
- Favorite Cereal: Lucky Charms
- Favorite Superhero: Spider Man
- Nicknames: Bigman, Kendizzle, Kendahlia, K-Dog
- Favorite Number: 111
- Favorite Food: Pizza
- Favorite Penguin in Penguins of Madagascar: Rico
- Kendall has 2 older brothers, Kenneth and Kevin
- Kendall has a band with his friend, Dustin Belt (Current Guitarist for BTR) called Heffron Drive
- Kendall has guest starred and produced songs for the web series, "Poor Paul"
- Kendall has new pet pig named Yuma [2]
- Kendall's First Date was when he was 13 years old and it was with Lucy Hale[3]
- Kendall is the first BTR member to have tattoos. He has 8. Kendall said all his tattoo means that his a nice guy.
- Scorpion - He got it when he was 19 and it means his Zodiac Sign. It's located on his left shoulder.
- Peace sign - It's Kendall's first tattoo and he got it when he was 18. It is in the middle of his back.
- Heart - Is Kendall's third tattoo and is located on his left upper arm.
- Sugar skull - It represents Mexico's annual All Soul's Day, which falls on November 2. Coincidentally, that also happens to be his birthday. Also includes wheat and sunflowers to represent his Kansas upbringing. Additionally, the tattoo has the number 111 inscribed in it which is his Lucky number. The tattoo also includes a guitar and guitar pick as an homage to his love for music. The rose represents Kendall's grandmother, Grandma Rose. The tattoo artist was Chris Garcia from Las Vega, Nevada.
- Grandma Boots & Grandpa's Belt - are a pair of tattoos located on Kendall's left upper hand right above his heart tattoo. It represents his grandparents.
- Sissy - This tattoo represents Kendall's dog, Sissy. The tattoo is located under the Scorpio tattoo.
- Hand Band - This tattoo represents the Rushers and the amount of hand bands Kendall has received through the years. Kendall got the tattoo the same day Big Time Dreams aired.
- In an interview with Total Girl Philippines, James Maslow said that Kendall is a shopaholic.
- He has a crush on Angelina Jolie.
- His worst habit is biting his nails.
- Before he got the part as Kendall on BTR, his character was named "Donavan".[4]
- He started acting when he was 6 years old.
- He enjoys songwriting, skateboarding and surfing.
- He has two dogs, one cat, a bird, a turtle and a python.
- His Favorite BTR character is James Diamond.
- His Celebrity Crush is Zooey Deschanel.
- Kenneth Schmidt: Kendall is a very caring person. When he was younger, he worked at a pet shop and took care of animals after school. He is also very fun to hang out with and extremely funny. He will also be the first to tell you that he is a "pretty laid back dude". In other words, he likes to relax and just "go with the flow."
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We're chiming in before the month ends with 3 Songs, our monthly column featuring three recently released tunes from local artists that we've been digging lately. Read on to get a quick glimpse into the current state of the Denton music scene for the month of July. Today, we hear from the likes of localites Layer Cake, The Holler Time and Shaheed Floww. Oh, there's some fun videos in this month's column, too. We certainly dig these tunes, and hope y'all do, too.
There's not much we can say to emphasize how amazing this video directed by Eric Michener of Fishboy is. Let's just say that it features the ladies of Layer Cake getting threatened by the ladies of Slayer Cake with a note proclaiming, "There can only be one cake band." That, plus super powers. Oh, the song is great, too. Layer Cake is playing their last show before an indefinite hiatus this Saturday at Rubber Gloves. More info on that here.
Alt-country has long been a good fit for Denton and "One Way to Know," by The Holler Time makes us want to grab a beer just as much as any other tune with keys and slide guitar. This is a fun tune with plenty of noodling and good times.
Lastly, we have a tune called "Gold Wrist" by local up-and-coming rapper, Shaheed Floww. Floww recently graduated from Denton High School and any time there's a reference to a Spongebob Squarepants character in a rap song, we obviously take notice.


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As augmented reality continually develops and threatens to become a natural part of our everyday world, are brands, publishers, gamers, developers and technology providers truly embracing the opportunities AR represents? This is the trigger question Augmented Reality Summit will address with the new 2013 edition.
In AR Summit 2012 we witnessed augmented reality successfully coming to life across many of our digital platforms. This year's programme will continue to offer a unique insight and inspire by showcasing best use practical case studies from AR adopters, take a look at how AR can impact our social interaction and explore the technologies pushing forward AR development with an element of focus around the growth of AR within wearable devices.
The event will also host the famous AR Awards, a platform designed to recognise & reward those successfully adopting AR, highlighting those who are producing creative strategies, adopting new techniques, enhancing technologies and pushing forward the industry – creating a name for the world of AR.
AR Summit 2013 will be held in London on June, 20th 2013 at Altitude London, in the heart of Westminster in London's famous SW1, right next to the London Eye, The Houses of Parliament and The River Thames.
ARblog is Media Partner of AR Summit also in 2013.
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18KT Gold Kabuki Set With Cup Holder Case
18KT Gold Kabuki Set With Cup Holder Case
The Glamher Booth 18KT Rose Gold Kabuki set contains 8 luxurious makeup brushes, and a cup holder case (white).
Each brush was designed to provide a flawless "airbrushed" application every time. The shape and density of the bristles ensure a smooth application that takes little effort to create.
Brushes include:
1 Face Angled Top Kabuki- This brush was designed with a soft angle for applying and blending all over the face for a natural, and glow-y finish. Its angled shape is ideal for contouring areas like the hollows of the cheeks, the hair line, and under the jawline. Use with cream, power and liquid products.
1 Face Flat Top Kabuki- This flat brush with dense synthetic bristles is ideal for the application of foundation, and for buffing product into the skin. Its shape and design is great for flat areas like the forehead, cheeks and neck. It can be used with liquid, cream, or powder products.
1 Face Round Top Kabuki- This multi-purpose soft brush is extremely gentle on the skin, and can be used with liquid, cream, or powder products. The round top is ideal for buffing mineral or cream products into the skin. Its fluffy and round brush head makes blending super easy, while still achieving a full coverage.
1 Face Tapered Top Kabuki- The tapered synthetic bristles of this brush make it easy to follow the natural contours, and high points of the face with precision. It's tapered shape allows for versatility of use. It can be used for the application of foundation, but can also be used for sculpting the face with contours and highlights. Ideal for use with cream and liquid products.
1 Mini Angled Kabuki- This dense, small brush is angled to fit the contours of your face, while giving you a precise and detailed application. It can also be used too apply and/or blend makeup on the eyes. Use with cream, liquid, and powder products.
1 Mini Tapered Top Kabuki- The small, dense, and tapered bristles of this brush allow for precise application of concealer or foundation around the eyes, nose, and mouth. It's also excellent for detailed contouring of the nose with cream or liquid products.
1 Mini Flat Top Kabuki- This flat top can be used for precise application of liquid or cream products for dark areas under the eyes and around the nose. It can also be used to cover spots and blemishes. Also use this brush for application of cream and powder products on the eyes.
1 Mini Round Top Kabuki- This brush can be used with wet or dry products. The soft bristles are great for blending out precise contour lines on the sides of the nose or hollows of the cheeks. It can also be used for blending out eye makeup for an effortless and soft finish.
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Instructor: Megan Hinton
August 14 - 18
9am - 12pm
5 Sessions
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This week long intensive painting workshop is for painters who would like to explore the possibilities of opening up their work to abstraction, whether by maintaining a sense of realism or moving into non-objectivity. The focus will be on the use of reference material like sketches, photographs, and the imagination to use as a starting and jumping off point to explore painterly, lyrical, and, dynamic non-conventional approaches to painting. Challenging the way one sees to reconstruct students' approach to painting will be emphasized. Ideas about the process of painting as subject will also be explored. Examples of work by noteworthy abstract painters will be presented to enlighten and inspire students. Group discussion and individual critique will also be a component of the workshop. Participants can work in any type of water or oil based paint on canvas, panel, or paper. Some painting experience is recommended
Megan Hinton has been exhibiting her work in New England and beyond for over fifteen years. Hinton holds degrees from Ohio Wesleyan University, The School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, and New York University. Hinton has been awarded artist residencies from The Women's Studio Workshop, The Vermont Studio Center, Nantucket Island School of Design, and Les Amis de la Grande Vigne in Brittany, France, and The Frans Masereel Centrum in Belgium. She has been the recipient of three local Massachusetts Cultural Council grants for recent exhibitions in Wellfleet, Massachusetts at Preservation Hall and The Harbor Stage Company. Her paintings are included in the permanent collections of The Cape Cod Museum of Art, The Provincetown Art Association and Museum, and The Artists Association of Nantucket. Megan is an art writer, educator, and avid traveler. She lives in Wellfleet, Massachusetts.


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