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I've been in the NY-Metro area since I moved to the USA, and perhaps one of the best things about living in the greatest city in the world is that once you know it well, you can have tons of fun for very little money. I studied Art history, so I am a BIG fan of museums. The great news is that you don't have to pay a ton of money to enjoy NYC's art scene. Most museums offer free or reduced rate dates, galleries become make shift bars (offering drinks & snacks to art lovers), and NYC is a museum in itself with some of the world's greatest architecture. This post will guide you to enjoying art in Manhattan on a budget (future posts on the outer boroughs coming soon).
The Metropolitan Museum (The Cloisters/The Breuer): This one is not 100% free, and there has been much controversy over the MET, but one thing holds true. Their fee is a "suggested donation". This means that although the counter says the "suggested donation is $25" you can give as little or as much as you want. So when you go in, you can give as little as .25 cents. The best times to go to the met are either super early in the morning, or late during the day. These times are optimal for minimizing crowds. When you're done, go out the main entrance and grab a potato knish and a hot dog from the veteran vendors. Slather on some mustard and enjoy a classic NYC treat.
I highly recommend going to the Cloisters. It is in Fort Tyron, so it is a longer subway ride, but it is so worth the trip. Pack a picnic, enjoy it in the park, and then visit one of NYC's most special museums. The Cloisters is made up of multiple pieces of spolia from castles and churches in Europe and has an incredible Medieval art collection. There is also a Medieval garden and the most beautiful view of the Palisades.
- The MET 5th Ave is open 7 days a week
- The MET Breuer is closed Mondays
- The Cloisters are open 7 days a week
The Museum at FIT – Anyone who loves fashion needs to make a stop at the Fashion Institute of Technology's museum. Besides fashion, there are talks, exhibits, book signings…and celebs…you never know who you will run into during a visit.
Address: 7th Avenue at 27th Street. 212-217-4530
The New York Public Libary: A library? A museum? Heck yeah! The NYPL's Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, is a gorgeous monument of NYC's Beaux Arts movement. It's made of shiny white marble that contrasts beautifully against the concrete jungle. There's an amazing children's collection, don't forget to say hello to Winnie the Pooh (he lives there). When you leave, don't forget to take a picture with Patience and Fortitude, the library's lions. Then head over to Bryant Park, grab a sandwich and enjoy many of the activities. In the Summer there are free movies. This is as close to Midtown as Manhattanites will venture, so go and enjoy the city as we do.
Address: 5th Avenue & 42nd Street. 917-275-6975
Museum at Eldridge Street: New York City has a rich Jewish history. This is an incredible 19th Century Synagogue that has been restored. It is a great place to visit for its architecture, but they also hold great art programs. The Synagogue offers free tours Monday from 10 am to noon.
Address: 12 Eldridge Street. 212.219.0302
9/11 Memorial & Museum: It always pains me to write about this one, as this event changed the world. At least it did for me. I knew people whose names are inscribed at the site, some whose bodies were never found and left friends and family behind. The site is beautiful and the museum offers free entry on Tuesdays. The outside area is always open and always free. Just a tiny favor…don't take smiling selfies here. Hate to be a jerk here, but this monument marks many people's grief. Skip the selfies at any site that is a memorial, this is simply in bad taste.
Address: World Trade Center Museum at 180 Greenwich St. 212-266-5211 |
Morgan Library and Museum: Bibliophiles will rejoice. This library has one of the most beautiful collection of rare books and manuscripts. There are even concerts and shows on special nights. You can go to the Morgan for free Fridays from 7-9pm, and if you want to see the McKim rooms (Morgan's private library, his study and the rotunda), you can go Tuesdays, 3-5 pm; Fridays from 7-9 pm; and Sundays, 4-6 pm.
Address: 225 Madison Ave. 212-685-0008
Museum of Jewish Heritage: This museum tells the story of the Holocaust from the eyes of those who suffered through it. It pays homage to their heritage and reminds us of what can happen when we let fear and anger control us. The museum offers free admission Wednesdays from 4-8 pm.
Address: 36 Battery Place. 646-437-4202
Museum of Arts and Design: This is the former American Crafts Museum, but it has evolved (or devolved) to become a museum of art and design. It's a lovely museum right by Central Park. The museum has a bunch of volunteer docents who lead ldiscussion-based visits to museum highlights. These are available on a first-come basis, and these are "free" with admission. This museum offers a pay what you will from 6 to 9pm.
Addresss: 2 Columbus Circle, 212-299-7777
New Museum: This super modern, box looking building is where you go to see Contemporary art. The museum is also known for readings, shows, and even trivia. You can pay what you want from 7-9pm (their suggestion is $2). If you bring a men's coat to donate, you get free entry any time.
Address: 235 Bowery, 212-219-1222
Museum of Chinese in America: This museum is fully dedicated to preserving and celebrating Chinese culture. They also put on some really cool cultural events. The museum is free the First Thursday of every month.
Address: 215 Centre St., 855-955-MOCA
Asia Society: The place for Asian art. It's a small, but beautifully curated collection that includes art from 1000 BCE to the 1800's. The majority of the pieces here belonged to John D Rockefeller and his wife. Free entry is available from September through June, 6-9pm.
Address: 725 Park Avenue., 212-288-6400
Japan Society: This space goes beyond to cover all Japanese art styles. There are paintings, exhibits, films, performances, and more. On top of that, the building is spectacular. The Japan Society offers free entry from 6-9pm.
Address: 333 East 47th Street, 212-715-1255
Museum of Modern Art: One of NYC's best museums, it has some of the most beautiful masterpieces of Modern Art. This amazing space offers free entry on Fridays from 4-8pm.
The New-York Historical Society: This is the oldest museum in NYC. It tells the stories of America from a New Yorker's point of view. It has an incredible collection and is a fabulous place to pick up souvenirs. The museum offers a "pay what you will" Fridays from 6-8pm.
Address: 170 Central Park West, 212-873-3400
Rubin Museum of Art: The Rubin is known for putting together thoughtful exhibits to encourage thought. The focus is on the Himalayas, India, and the surrounding area. This museum is free on Fridays from 6-10pm.
Address: 150 West 17th Street, 212-620-5000
Children's Museum of Manhattan: This one is great if you have little ones. A fantastic place for kids to learn, take part in activities, and make friends. There's free admission 5-8pm the first friday of the month.
Address: 212 West 83rd Street, 212-721-1223
Neue Galerie: The focus here is on 20th Century German and Austrian art. If you're into Bauhaus, you're going to love this place. There's also a very nice cafe where you can recharge your batteries. The Neue offers free admission from 6 -8pm the first friday of every month.
The Jewish Museum: They have a fantastic collection of art from Jewish artists, and they put up some amazing exhibitions and programs. You can pay what you want on Thursdays from 5-8 or go in on Saturdays to enjoy free admission.
Address: 1109 5th Ave., 212-423-3200
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum: I wrote one of my college papers on this museum. Needless to say, I like it. The secret here is start from the top and work your way down. You'll enjoy pieces by Picasso, Kandinsky and Miró. Tickets are quite pricy, but you can pay what you want Saturdays from 5:45-7:45pm.
Address: 1071 5th Avenue, 212-423-3500
El Museo del Barrio: As a Colombian-American whose heart is tied to a Cuban-Dominican-American, I strongly urge you to check out the Museo del Barrio. It celebrates the many colors, shades and flavors of Latin Americans and their art. It sits in the north of Central Park, so when you're done you can cross the street and get to know the more quiet areas of NYC's most beloved green space. Admission is free the third Saturday of every month.
Address: 1230 5th Ave., 212-831-7272
The Frick: If you're a lover of beautiful French things…you simply can't miss the Frick. It's set in an NYC mansion and houses Monets and Renoirs among others. It even hosts a concert series….you can listen free of charge from the garden courtyard. If you'd lik to go for free, schedule your trip on Sunday from 11am-1pm.
Address: 1 East 70th St., 212-288-0700
Studio Museum in Harlem: Harlem is one of NYC's most vibrant neighborhoods (and one of its trendiest at the moment). Schedule a Sunday trip to The Studio Museum and make sure to make reservations at Red Rooster for Gospel Brunch. The museum showcases black artists (American and International), and has a great collection of photographs by James Van Der Zee.
Address: 144 West 125th Street. 212-864-4500
Galleries & shows to follow.


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Wedding Photography Weekend
The Contract
Wedding Photography Weekend
The Contract
Lesson Info
The Contract
so it's at this point you know say does this what you're looking for and they're like yes it sounds awesome so we either bust out the contracts in person or for booking them over the phone um you know we'll send them the contract online and so we want to do is we want teo go over a couple of bullet points that we have kind of added to our contract through experience that might help some of you with your contract experiences of course we recommend that you hire a lawyer and make sure that it is legit and if you do get taken to court that it's legit but we wanted to cover a few items of what we include first of all food is very important we need to take care of ourselves on the wedding day so what we do is we put in our contract you know we asked that three plates of food are provided for us you know if you have any zach has something they don't go this an extensive detail with a climb no no no no no no this is just side yeah this is for you guys zack has some weird food allergies so we ...
make sure it's listed there and we ask that were served at the same time that the wedding guests are served if not before sometimes the venue will give us the food when they're done serving the guests so by the time we sit down and eat everyone's done in the events are starting and then we don't get to eat because we need to start shooting events subcontract is also a full model release allowing us to post their images anywhere we want and use them for any kind of marketing materials because you never want to go back and forth of the client asks we have shot a few weddings for some higher profile clients and they always have it if you do that they're going to have someone that will look through it ask for changes we'll gladly make those changes so we just put that in there so somebody can't go on and I was gonna be on the first page your website it's there it's in the model release you know we also put in there some catastrophic thing happens and we lose our legs and eyesight or something we will find a replacement at our expense and we'll pay for it we'll make sure that someone's gonna be there qualified to shoot you winning and for us we clarify our contract that our focus is the bride and groom were not going to be going around and we say this nicely of course we're not going to be going around shooting every single guest at every single table unless they ask us to yeah our focus is the bride and groom and whatever stories happened around so we say in a really nice way you know our focus of the wedding day is the events happening around you and we will be following you if you want additional coverage of you know uncle bob sitting in the corner and then we recommend that you hire an additional photographer for that coverage so then they can't come to us and be like you never got a photo of my best friends sarah who was sitting in a corner the whole night you know like so sucking her thumb also lost images this is obviously something that could potentially happen luckily it's never happened to us but we put in there if something happens beyond our control you know if the card's somehow get erased or if we get in an accident on the way back and our car starts on fire and the images get burned up you can't sue us like I'm sorry we're going to do everything we can to control the protection of those images but if something happens it's not our fault and we've also added in there any gunshot sessions sometimes they book a session but then they never schedule it with us andi put an expiration date on that if you haven't ordered your album and six months or we haven't done the session six months it expires so we don't want this hanging over our heads for two and a half years absolutely so as we're meeting with our clients and uh hopefully things go splendidly well by the time they get to the meeting they're sold on us they want to book us and they do but whether they do or not and reclined that leaves our house that comes to a meaning gets this book and what we're trying to do here is kind of twofold we want to show our clients like what tim sanders it says is that we actually have compassion we care about something more than just their wedding day this is a book that journey and iran were engaged called the most important year my susan degrees and bobby wu um but it's absolutely awesome book on one side it's the most important in a woman's life and on the other side it's the most important in a man's life so it's kind of a book they read as an engaged couple go through together it's all about building the foundation of a marriage you know you're like laying down the bottom line of it and it's a it's a book that jodi and I really impacted us and made our marriage better so we put a hand written note and they're saying hey we read this book when you're engaged we hope it in pack c guys we've put it in our little great photography now will be zach and jodi major old bags of course now we just change your brand two days and you say even more important than wedding photography is your marriage and you know we we want to make a difference we don't want to just shoot photos of people and they have great photos but in the end it doesn't really matter like we want to make people's lives better and we want to make if we can have some role in making the couples who we shoot or even don't shoot and they come through our doors and we don't book them if we can make their marriage is better than it's worth it for us and that happens to be a great marketing tool as well because we're saying we care about your life being better remember how can we make someone's life and wedding photography can't make somebody's life better marriage is even cooler so we had a question I think from the crowd yeah question about the contract and from a rod or am photography with the contract if the bride and groom is not happy with the model release and they don't want their photos to be shared public how do you what do you do with that and do you charge them extra no definitely not you know we've had a number of different clients that have you know we shot a wedding that was published in people magazine for a very famous country music artist daughter um they're people went through and sort of got in our entire contract you know in a nutshell way weren't allowed to publish images in certain areas and we want to be is accommodating as possible yes it's great if we can get out there and and mark it on facebook and put him on our website and all that stuff but more really more importantly once a client becomes our client whatever is most important that becomes the most important us and if their privacy is very important that's great we're not going to charge them extra do anything extra will adjust that contract as long as it is within reach yeah right away going up to the personalized experience of bringing people into your own home what if there's quite a few people wondering if you could go over how to meet in a public location like a coffee shop I think the biggest step is like we had mentioned put your arms in a chair make sure you find a corner sometimes it's so hard when there is music blazing so sometimes even finding a local coffee shop as opposed to a chain that has music playing and then make sure that there backs are to the door that there facing the wall so they are not distracted by people walking back and forth you could be distracted with that you want their full attention so I would definitely remember a za great example teo johnny mentioned this but um we had raised our prices in two thousand eight we're going through a lot of price increases you know very quickly almost too fast and we had just raise our prices to start at three thousand dollars and it did include anything in the package which was a huge joke for us so the same package that two weeks ago was twenty seven hundred dollars was now starting over forty five hundred dollars and remember the client was a great referral from atlanta we met at starbucks sitting in the corner starbuck a teeny little starbucks and it's loud and greece is going and we're trying to be overly engaged as much as we can and it was the first time we've had our pricing which was a pretty heavy price pricing even even for national at the time and remember sliding you know we have the whole meeting and we're nervous and we're scared and we kind of slit our pricing across the table and judy and I are like gods and they ended up booking our top package sixty five hundred bucks and it was like we were just so excited and realised we could if we knew this at starbucks imagine if we have a little tv studio space where control everything once we finally it can afford to buy a home after booking enough weddings then oh my gosh we could really control this space and make it a dynamic experience so you can do it at starbucks or go to their house people are very comfortable in their own home and do it right there their house one more quick question um is from uh another lorraine lorraine ram the right ray also so is it bad to have your priceless on your website is it better to make them contact first I think it depends I think there's I think personally I think the price list like everything you offer should never be on your website just because it's overwhelming and they don't know what a archival metallic print you know like they don't know what that stuff is so it's to move I think listen your price on their depends what kind of photography market you're out there to serve we are at a higher price plane with one of the highest in nashville but um and we could live if we listed our pricing out there the problem is there's a lot of people would come to it and they'd be like oh I can't afford that and then they'd walk away but we're not remember we are not serving the high end market we're serving someone who values photography so sometimes they don't realize they can afford us until they get on the phone with us so if you're out there to serve a high end market and like put seven grand on your website or whatever you charge and then that'll keep away a lot of increase and wasting your time with people who can't afford you but for us we don't want to put our pricing on there because some people can afford us and they don't know it yet right we've had many clients you know as an example we had a bride one time who came in and initially spent thirty eight hundred bucks which was our starting price point in two thousand ten spent thirty eight hundred dollars a start spent twelve thousand five hundred on the day after the wedding so she thought she was gonna spend three four five thousand the most and she spent twelve and a half so the reason she made that jump is because we kept demonstrating value and showing this is a great great there's a lot of reasons to buy these products so demonstrating value for us is key but you know like journey mention kevin swan his brand is kevin swan luxury weddings what do you think he does hyeon weddings drives a bmw when he shows up at your wedding so he's trying to create a statement with the brands think this is for high end writes only and he's reaching a sliver of an audience and it says seventy five hundred dollars to start on his website and going to say to you like julia woods she and her husband on a portrait studio in illinois is it and weddings yeah weddings importance and something that she said that I love is that clients will spend three to four more times than they think will initially spend when they see the value of it so coming in they're like shoot I'm going to spend thirty eight hundred bucks in my wedding and that's that that's what my budgets for but then afterwards and they've had the experience with us and they see all my word I can have this amazing album with all of my memories in it for you remember for years to come then they're willing to spend more so often times when we just put our pricing up front it can really um turn away clients that you could actually book
Class Description
Being a successful wedding photographer isn't just about taking gorgeous shots, it's about creating an incredible experience for your clients. If a bride feels great about the services you provide—from your first meeting to your wedding day demeanor to the final delivery of the album—then she'll be a happy customer for life and recommend you to her vast network of friends and family.
Zach and Jody Gray not only produce beautiful photos, they take great pains to ensure that every aspect of the wedding day is well planned and executed. In this weekend course that includes actual shoots of a bride and groom, Zach and Jody cover all the components of wedding photography, everything from marketing your business to finding the perfect lighting sources to posing your subjects to picking the best shots.
By describing their humble beginnings and explaining how their modest start-up grew into a thriving business with clients across the country, Zach and Jody will inspire you to pursue your own wedding photography dreams.
In this class, you'll learn how to:
Establish a strong connection with your clients.
Identify the essential gear you'll need for your shoots.
Use light rigs when natural light is unavailable.
Understand lighting ratios, strobe lighting, clamshell lighting and more.
Figure out which lenses to use for each part of the day.
Build up your network and attract more clients.
Market your business with your website, sales calls and word of mouth.
Review your images and find the best shots.
- Introduction
- Wedding Day Gear Bag
- Light Sources
- Preparation Shots
- Portraits: Lenses & Light
- Family Portraits
- Ceremony Gear
- Nailing the Shot with Exposure
- Composition
- Shoot: Bride Getting Ready
- Shoot: Groom Getting Ready
- Bride and Groom Prep Q&A
- Outdoor Shoot: First Look
- Outdoor Shoot: Bride & Groom Portraits
- Outdoor Shoot Q&A
- Sunset Shoot
- Reviewing Images
- Location Lighting Examples
- Lighting Rigs
- Portrait Lighting
- Lighting Ratios
- The Lighting Process
- Strobe Lighting Examples
- Lighting Q&A
- Outdoor Portrait Lighting Shoot
Zach and Jody teach you how to capture stunning outdoor portraits.
- Hands On Student Shooting
- Clam Shell Lighting
- Reception Lighting
- Shooting the Cake
- Shooting the Table Settings
- Shooting the First Dance
- Attracting the Right Client
- Website Strategy
- Website Contact Form
- Sales Phone Call
- Attracting Clients Q&A
- Client Meetings
- The Contract
- Managing Clients: Relationship
- Show It + Sites for Clients
- Client Relationship Q&A
- Managing Clients: Expectations
- Client Questionnaire
- The Wedding Timeline
- The Day Before
- Wedding Day Marketing
- After the Wedding and Album Design
- Post Wedding Logistics
- Final Q&A
a Creativelive Student
I have two words to use to review this first day of the class. The first word starts with an F, so I can't use it here. The second word is Awesome. There was a technical glitch partway into it, which I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy. To have thousands of people watching the live stream and then it dies for a whole hour. Ouch. I was feeling like I would just wait and watch the whole thing later, as I purchased it before it started, but I tuned in this afternoon and watched some more. Wow. Thank you Zach and Jody. I have been learning so much from people whose work I admire, and who inspire me, and I put it all to great use. (My girlfriend told me so, so I know it's true.) The hour I watched after lunch was PACKED with GREAT info, and I am so glad I bought the $99 package beforehand. But if the rest of the weekend is as info-packed as the hour I caught this afternoon, even $150 is money well spent. This is how you go from good to great. Take that knowledge and move forward and don't let anyone tell you that you can't do it. Thank for putting this event on, and I look forward to downloading the videos when they are up!
a Creativelive Student
Great class. I didn't get catch it all but what I did was fantastic. I had an opportunity to attend a workshop they did last year in Nashville at Dury's and it was great, so knew this was going to be extra special with 3 days to work with instead of about 6 or 7 hours. I plan on purchasing the class and using this great info to help me do my first wedding shoot in March. They have inspired me and given me courage to press on. Thanks, Creative Live and thanks to Zach and Jody.
a Creativelive Student
A great couple who truly deserve to be where they are at! They did the research, read, set goals and accomplished them!..as you know it isn't easy to follow through with your own goals! They have passion for what they love to do! CreativeLive you are the BEST! And you keep getting better and better! I have learned so much from all your workshops! I feel like I work for CreativeLive as I tell so many people about who you are! Wish I lived closer, I would be knocking your door down for a job!! Thank you all so very much!! You are a gift to me!

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Major General Edward Braddock's Expedition of 1755 is an important piece of American history. Being ordered to America, and arriving at Hampton, VA in February, Maj. Gen. Braddock was leading the largest military force in American history. After George Washington's 1754 defeat to rid the French from the Forks of the Ohio where Fort Duquesne was located, Braddock began his movements in April. Dividing his army into two columns, Maj. Gen. Braddock took the advice of Major Sir John St. Clair, and sent Colonel Sir Peter Halket's 44th Regiment of Foot directly to Winchester, VA, while Colonel Thomas Dunbar's 48th Regiment of Foot, and Braddock moved through Maryland. The army would reassemble at Winchester and move directly to Will's Creek.
Arriving at Will's Creek, Maj. Gen. Braddock concentrated there, at Fort Cumberland, where supplies came in. By the middle of June, Maj. Gen. Braddock begins his final push, cutting a road from Fort Cumberland to Fort Duquesne. After leaving Fort Cumberland, and marching for about one week, Maj. Gen. Braddock and Lieutenant Colonel George Washington discussed creating a "flying column."
On June 19, the flying column marched forward, leaving Col. Dunbar to bring up the rear of Braddock's army. Eventually, Col. Dunbar fell several days behind with the majority of the wagon train and Provincial troops. Braddock's advance of Maj. St.Clair, Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Gage, and the flying column managed to move almost the 130 miles from Fort Cumberland to Fort Duquesne, until Braddock was met with disaster.
It took Maj. Gen. Braddock almost three weeks to move through the American wilderness from Fort Cumberland to his July 8 encampment near the Monongahela River. Major General Braddock's army began moving out of Fort Cumberland on June 10. Now, their objective was in British grasp, but they were well behind French territory. For three weeks, Maj. Gen. Braddock's army managed to move through the American wilderness without a major confrontation.
At 8:00 p.m. on July 8, Maj. Gen. Braddock's army made camp at Sugar Creek, a few miles east of the Monongahela River. During a meeting with the officers of his flying column, Maj. Gen. Braddock laid out marching orders for July 9. The orders called for his column to be staggered as it pushed further west. The men were to carry only what they needed in their knapsacks, leaving their tents behind with the wagons. They were issued two days' rations of beef and flour, along with 24 rounds of fresh ammunition.
At 2:00 a.m, on July 9, the first portions of Maj. Gen. Braddock's army began marching out. Lt. Col. Gage led the advance of the British army with 160 men from the 44th and 48th Regiments of Foot. He was supported by an additional 100 men from Captain Horatio Gates' New York Independents, and two 6-pounder cannon.
Two hours later, at 4:00 a.m., the work detachments of Maj. St. Clair moved out. Major St. Clair had about 250 men under his direction. Their task was to open the road to allow the heavier cannon and wagons to move through the wilderness. Many of these men did not sleep long the prior night and were very tired from marching for most of the previous day.
By dawn, the day was already hot, and the skies were clear. At 5:00 a.m., after sunrise, Maj. Gen. Braddock began moving his army. Major General Braddock had two major river crossings that stood as a natural barrier between his army and Fort Duquesne. Major General Braddock's army moved behind Maj. St.Clair's workers with 150 men in front, followed by cannon, and another 150 men. The wagons, pack horses and livestock followed. Bringing up the rear of Braddock's army was the remainder of the artillery and the rearguard. Major General Braddock also had flankers covering both sides of his army.
Lieutenant Colonel Gage reached the first of two Monongahela River crossings early in the morning, five miles from the Sugar Creek encampment. Two miles away was the other river crossing. Major General Braddock would reach this point by 8:00 a.m. Moving ahead of the army and Maj. St.Clair's workers, Lt. Col. Gage struggled to move his artillery through the wilderness, as the road wasn't cut in.
By 9:30 a.m. the second Monongahela River crossing was reached. This location was where Turtle Creek emptied into the Monongahela River. Securing his position, Lt. Col. Gage ordered his two cannon to deploy and cover his infantry during the river crossing, and be ready for action. Lieutenant Colonel Gage ordered his men into battle line formation and marched them into the waters of the Monongahela River. The crossing was located in an open area 200 yards wide and about knee deep.
Once the western bank was secured, Lt. Col. Gage ordered a courier back to report to Maj. Gen. Braddock that the river crossing was secured. There, Lt. Col. Gage ordered his men to rest. Many of the men began fixing their rations. For some, this will be their last meal. Lieutenant Colonel Gage saw evidence of campfires left by Indian scouts.
While Lt. Col. Gage rested his command, Maj. Gen. Braddock's army hacked their way through the wilderness. While Maj. Gen. Braddock was at the first river crossing, the French Marines, Canadian Militia, and their Indian allies prepared to seek out the British. The night before, the French and their allies had decided to attack Braddock the following day. Canadian Captain Daniel Liénard de Beaujeu led a force of 637 Indians and 146 Canadian Militia, supported by 72 French Marines that stood between the second Monongahela River crossing and Fort Duquesne. They moved out at around 8:00 a.m. and moved eastward.
By noon, Maj. Gen. Braddock was preparing to cross the second ford of the Monongahela River. With a wave of his hand, Braddock points forward, giving the sign to begin crossing the river. Braddock's men, wearing clean, red uniforms with their bayonets fixed to their Brown Bess rifles, marching to the sound of 40 drums beating and fifes echoing through the wilderness, was a spectacle never witnessed before in America. As the men formed their columns with the King's colours waving, Maj. Gen. Braddock's men moved forward into the river.
With the fife and drum playing the "Grenadiers March," the 44th Regiment of Foot was the first to ford the river. Once on the other side, they were to picket the right flank. The wagons, pack horses, and livestock, along with the artillery went next. Bringing up the rear was the 48th Regiment of Foot, and they would cover the left flank.
The sound of the drums beating in the distance was heard by the French and their allies. Captain Beaujeu had scouts who observed the river crossing. Captain Beaujeu then began moving toward the sound of the drums. Major General Braddock knew that the French, Canadian, and their Indian allies would have scouts out searching for the British. But once he knew that there would be no attack made upon him, that was when Maj. Gen. Braddock forded the river.
Once across the river, Maj. Gen. Braddock felt a sigh of relief. If there would be a place for the French to attack the British, it was most likely going to be there at the river crossing since it was in the open. Once the entire army was on the western bank of the Monongahela River, Maj. Gen. Braddock reformed his column. Twelve miles from Fort Duquesne, Maj. Gen. Braddock ordered his advance to position themselves closer to the main column.
While Maj. Gen. Braddock's orders were being sent, Lt. Col. Gage and Maj. St.Clair were meeting about other tasks ahead of them. When Braddock's orders arrived, both Lt. Col. Gage and Maj. St. Clair had orders to move their commands and march for another two more hours. Major St. Clair asked about moving the two 6-pounder cannon from the rear and deploy them in the front to protect the workers. Lieutenant Colonel Gage opposed the idea.
By 1:00 p.m., Lt. Col. Gage had six Virginia horsemen at the head of his column. As the column moved through the wilderness, Lt. Col. Gage took notice of the ravines to his front, and the higher hills to his right. His command was deployed with about 150 Grenadiers from the 44th and 48th Regiments of Foot leading his column. The battalion companies of about 150 men followed behind. Lieutenant Colonel Gage posted upwards of 110 men on his flanks. Each was broken down into squads of ten men, and they were to protect the flanks from attack. The advance alone, covered about one eighth of a mile wide.
Following behind Lt. Col. Gage was Maj. St.Clair's 250 workers. Behind Maj. St.Clair were several companies of Virginians. These Virginia companies could very well be various ranger units of Captains William Peronee's, Wagner's and Adam Steven's command. Captain William Polson's Virginia Carpenters most likely is the company that performed much of the road building. Bringing up the rear was Captain Gates' New York Independants. Located about one hundred yards behind Captain Gates was Captain Robert Stewart's Virginian horsemen. Then came Braddock with the main column of men supported by artillery and wagons.
Marching from the ford of the Monongahela River, the landscape was full of thick vegetation. The brush continued on for about a quarter mile. Lieutenant Colonel Gage's column began marching up to a ridge line. There, they entered into a forest with various large oak and walnut trees. The tops formed a heavy canopy, while the forest floor was wide open, except for fallen trees. The landscape was very peaceful, however, unknown to Lt. Col. Gage, the French were closing in.
Crocker, Thomas E. Braddock's March, Westholme Publishing, Yardley, PA, 2009.
Hall, Charles (editor). Gen. Braddock's Defeat, Fort Edwards Foundation, Capoon Bridge, WV, 2005.
Netherton, Ross. Braddock's Campaign and the Potomac Route to the West, Higher Ed. Publishers, Falls Chruch, VA. 1997.
Kopperman, Paul E. Braddock at the Monongahela, University of Pittsburgh Press, Pittsburgh, PA. 1977.
McCardell, Lee. Ill-starred General, University of Pittsburgh Press, Pittsburgh, PA. 1958.
Wahll, Andrew J. Braddock Road Chronicles 1755, Heritage Books, Westminster, MD. 2006.
Parkman, Francis. Braddock's Defeat, 1755, The French and English in America, Maynard, New York, NY, 1890
Preston, David. Braddock's Defeat, Oxford University, Oxford NY. 2015.


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Dr. Thomas Shea has been a biology professor at UMass Lowell for 24 years, and has watched classrooms transition from paper to PC with alarming speed. He has seen computers help his students reach amazing heights in the classroom, from conducting cutting-edge research to crafting good PowerPoint presentations.
But that influx of technology came with consequences. Now when Dr. Shea looks out at his class, he sometimes looks out onto a sea of cell phones. And as the use of technology grows, he has even noticed many of his colleagues banning all devices from their classrooms entirely, just to get even a fraction of students to focus on passing the class.
Many professors are calling to condemn personal technology in class; Dr. Shea, however, does not think the answer to better grades and better participation is to outlaw a possible teaching tool. In fact, he thinks his students' fascination with technology is the key to teaching in the modern world.
Dr. Shea's life science students are required to buy his very own online textbook. Almost the entire class is online: the slides, the book and the exams can all be found on a student's laptop, computer or phone. The only in-class portion of the class is a lecture, where Dr. Shea goes through his PowerPoint slides and answers questions with a state-of-the-art microphone and a Neil deGrasse Tyson-esque wonder.
Dr. Shea often models asking Siri questions and encourages students to do the same. This can come as a shock to students who are used to hearing, "Put the phones away." Dr. Shea, however, feels this is the best way to teach to tech-savvy students.
Students need to be engaged in the material if they want to learn, but may be hesitant to do so nowadays especially if the information is in a weighty textbook. Hence, Dr. Shea created an online book, where students can access the information anywhere they have their phones (in other words, everywhere). On their phones, students are more inclined to peruse, read and learn, and they will always bring their "book" to class. Already, Dr. Shea has found that students are more receptive to the information and more engaged with an online book. "That is their world. You gotta go into their world," Dr. Shea said. "If I get my book into the device you love, you'll accept it, and hopefully understand it more."
Dr. Shea also encourages students to use their phones during exams, not because it is less work (and by no means does he "dumb down" any material), but because it is more work.
Looking up an answer and sifting through tons of information encourages synthesizing, thinking and internalizing rather than memorization. "You have to structure the questions so, you know, you won't find the exact sentence," he said. "But I want you to take the exam home, I want you to search for the answers." He would rather a student look through websites pertaining to a question they are unsure about, rather than guess on it or memorize it, only to immediately forget it a day later. By allowing phones and laptops, Dr. Shea is allowing a form of active participation during exams that is not even possible with paper tests.
Dr. Shea's online classroom is almost sneaky; it enforces critical thinking by giving students the tools to dig deeper while they are searching for a solution, even if they are using their phones. If someone needs to look up the answer, they are prepared to dig for it, to question and to learn. His students act like scientists without even meaning to.
The way Dr. Shea sees it, technology's imperfections should by no means be a reason to be wary of it. No classroom method is perfect, and with the method he uses, the reward is much greater than the risks. Free online, students interact with the material, learn things the class may not cover, and most importantly question rather than memorize: all things they cannot do with just paper and a pen.
There are always going to be those who do not pay attention, and there always have been. To Dr. Shea, it is about making information accessible, interesting and engaging for those that do, and he will continue to adapt his teaching style with technology until the end of his career. "If I can't bring it to you, I don't belong here," he said.


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My bookshelf at Google books:
Google books allows you to look inside books, read reviews, and add them to your library.
There are links to purchae from Amazon.com, Barnes&Noble.com, Books-A-Million, or Borders.
There's also a link to help you find books in a library.
Seems like this should work on the iPad. ;-)
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Some Lalique jewelry at the Gulbenkian
Innovative, original, sometimes even disturbing, it fascinates and… tires: it's hard to see how it can be more than a passing fancy, how one may not suffer a surfeit of it. The traditional designs are duller, as if quenched, and they… never tire.
Some Lalique glass at the Gulbenkian in Lisbon
Having established his reputation as a daring designer of jewelry — one often using innovative glass effects alongside gems — Lalique devoted himself to mass production of cheap collectible glass. One suspects one reason for this was the economics of design: even today great brands make more money in $15 T-shirts (where the volume is) than they make in haute-coulture dresses at $5,000 a pop (where there ain't). But one also suspects Lalique liked to work in glass more than he liked to work in jewels. These — at the Gulbenkian — are extraordinary; and my favorite is the one at the top.


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- enescoAsked on August 31, 2017 at 11:25 AM
And, yes i need to remove the scrollbars in the Iframes. It my real question.
- JanAnswered on August 31, 2017 at 11:26 AM
Please give me more time to work on this issue. I will contact you once I have a solution.
Thank you for your patience.
- enescoAnswered on September 01, 2017 at 06:09 AM
When i look at the generated code its like there is one Iframe embed in another.
The iframe of the first level had a parameter scrolling="no" but not the second one. (thats the problem)
I can edit the first level Iframe in the code, but i dont know where for the second.
- JotForm SupportliyamAnswered on September 01, 2017 at 08:30 AM
Hello Sebastien,
You can just go to the iframe code of your page (https://www.optimeo-prevention.com/images/ANIM_ERGO_SALUT/anim_ergo_salut.html) and then insert the scrolling="no" attribute and value.
Once you have updated your iframe code there, the scrollbars should then go away.
- JotForm SupportliyamAnswered on September 01, 2017 at 10:55 AM
I was informed by Jan that he's working on a solution for this concern. He will get back to this in a short while.
- JanAnswered on September 02, 2017 at 05:22 PM
Thank you for patiently waiting.
Unfortunately, I was not able to find a solution yet to hide the scrollbar of the embedded iFrame inside the widget. I understand that your webpage does not have an iFrame. It is actually the widget the creates another iFrame inside in order to embed your webpage.
I have tried several CSS selectors like overflow, overflow-x, overflow-y in order to hide the scrollbar. I also tried adjusting the height of the iFrame. I also tried using the "Text" tool wherein I can put limited custom HTML but the issue is still the same. I already inserted the scrolling="no" tag in the text tool but it seems that the Form Builder is automatically stripping it.
I also embedded your webpage on a simple HTML file and the issue is still the same. It means that your webpage has a script or a CSS that automatically creates a margin, padding or positioning in the wrapper of the canvas. Here's a screenshot:
I believe you embedded this webpage to have an animation in the form. Actually, the form is intermittently lagging when I checked it in Google Chrome. It is because the widget is pulling up a lot of resources from that page that may result in slow performance.
I suggest you use a screen recorder like LiceCap to record the animation and save it as a GIF file. In this way, you can position, resize and align it properly to your form. This will also increase the loading of the form. Here's an example of the recorded animation:
You can save it if you like to. If that is not okay with you, then I will file a feature request ticket wherein the iFrame Embed widget should have a functionality to disable or enable the scrolling of the iFrame.
Hope that helps. If you have any questions, let us know.
- JotForm SupportMikeAnswered on September 02, 2017 at 07:30 PM
Please do a test by adding overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; styles to the body tag at optimeo-prevention.com/images/ANIM_ERGO_SALUT/anim_ergo_salut.html
<body style="overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; . . .
- enescoAnswered on September 03, 2017 at 06:18 AM
Hello Mike,
Thank you for your awnser, its working !


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Easy Way to capture those pesky Stink Bugs
Take an empty 2 liter bottle of soda and cut it right below the shoulder.
Get a small LED light and put it inside the bottle, the turn the top upside down into the other half; tape around the edge. The bugs are attracted to the light and will go in, but they CANNOT get out!


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Newlywed or newly engaged, the first holidays with your in-laws can be scary. You're adjusting to their family's holiday traditions, missing your own, and now your man has put you in charge of the gifts for his family. Don't fret, with these gift ideas you'll win daughter-in-law of the year.
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If your mother-in-law is the constant entertainer, she'll love this wooden Wine and Platter set. The handcrafted pieces are the ultimate showpiece to impress guests. $181, David Rasmussen Design
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Give them the royal treatment! Hanging these gold-dusted Jonathan Adler Porcelain King & Queen Ornaments on their tree is a beautiful reminder that they still rule the family. $58, Neiman Marcus
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At this price point, you can cozy up to every member of the family! Soften up both his mom and sisters with a luxurious Ivory Faux Fur Throw???a warm way to wish them a happy holiday. $59.99 to $79.99 depending on size, World Market
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Do you and your in-laws share a love for traveling? If so, a set of Cityscape Bookends is a sweet reminder of a favorite place???and will look stunning on their bookshelves. $69.95, ZGallerie
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It's hard enough shopping for your dad, let alone his. We've got you covered: The SoundTouch 10 Wireless music system is this season's definitive gift for music-lovers. With Wi-Fi and Bluetooth streaming capability, he can blast his favorite Christmas tunes (or old-school rock) through the whole house. $199.95, Bose
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These sophisticated Luxe Leather Gloves are lined with super-soft cashmere to keep her hands warm all winter long. Add a personal touch with a special monogram for your mother-in-law. Available in 4 colors. $69, Lands' End
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This is a father-in-law gift that's totally on par. A set of Personalized Golf Balls can be designed with his name or a custom message—and might earn you an invitation to join him on the course. $34.99, Personal Creations
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Make it a night of girl bonding with his mom and sisters with this Bamboo and Slate Wine Tasting Flight Board. Bonus points if you also supply the wine. $62.99, Overstock
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Here's a gift the whole family can enjoy! This beautifully packaged Texas Hold 'Em poker set is a great for his dad or brother—and an even better way to show them your competitive side. $60, Coveted Home
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Talk about an ever-lasting gift. A ceramic set of Copper Succulents are always in season—no watering required. Fabulous, since your mother-in-law probably already has enough her plate! $80, Etsy Copper Succulent Hexagonal Set
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You can take winning Christmas to the bank. A personalized Leather Money Clip will make all the guys—be it his dad, brothers, or grandfather???feel rich with holiday cheer. $24.95, Joss & Main


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The BBA-2500 is a solar powered wireless infrared break beam system that is simple to install and requires no wiring. The break beam sensors are powered by lithium ion batteries that are recharged through the solar panels during the day. Because the unit is self powered there is no need to run wires for power. Installation time can be as little as a few minutes. The infrared sensing terminals can be mounted up to 300 feet apart and will send a signal back to the DCR-2500 receiver up to half mile away* anytime someone passes between the sensors. Multiple "alert" receivers may be added; for example if you wanted an alert sound on each floor of a building. Also up to 4 total point-to-point sensors, BBT-2500 (item 60-621) can be used to cover all 4 sides of your property
The break beam sensor is a point to point sensor and will not be activated by any motion outside of the monitored beam. The sensors are not affected by small objects such as falling leaves or birds. It can be mounted high enough to avoid dogs and other animals but it will detect any intruder walking through the beam area. The beam sensor is ideal for outdoor applications such as storage lots, lumber yards, car dealerships, etc. Multiple sensor pairs can be used to send a signal to one receiver if you wish to set up a perimeter.
The DCR-2500 (item 60-609) is the standard receiver for our 2500 Series products. It has four form "C" relay outputs and one 12VDC output. The output durations are adjustable up to 10 minutes. The receiver will play one of four different tunes that are selected at the transmitter so that different zones can be distinguished. The receiver is powered by a 12VDC transformer. It also offers a 5 minute exit delay so you can leave the house without disturbing any occupants as well as a reminder beep and counter function.
|Entrance Alert Set, Rodann, RX/TX-1000ARodann entrance alert set RX/TX-1000A for open or closed doors or open entry ways. This unique set can also be used on warehouse roll up doors, inside display cabinets, restricted area protection, or (patio, bedroom, bathroom) window alerting device.
Long Range Wireless Door Entry Alert, UTDCDCR-2500The Door sensor/transmitter has a magnetic door contact, so that when the entry door is opened by a visitor / customer, it sends a wireless entry alert chime to the DCR-2500 receiver that is power by an AC adapter and can be plugged in up to 1500 feet away (depending on walls, building materials, etc.).
The receiver for this Long Range Wireless Door Entry Alert has four form "C" relay outputs and one 12VDC output. The output durations are adjustable up to 10 minutes. The receiver will play one of four different tunes that are selected at the transmitter so that different zones can be distinguished.


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Susquehanna Community school board accepted three resignations, two teachers and one aide, at its Wednesday (Feb. 16) meeting.
High school math teacher, Benjamin Hibbard and elementary special education teacher Karen Loscig resignations will be effective at the end of the present school year and personal care aide Robin Burdick's resignation is effective immediately.
Robert Buck was added to the district's substitute list as a bus driver.
Superintendent Bronson Stone spoke to the board concerning the 2011-12 state budget. He called this the worst budget in a long time but said the district is taking pro-active measures to compensate for the lack of state funds.
Stone told the board he had called State Rep. Sandra Major and State Sen. Lisa Baker to let them know what the budget cuts will mean to the poorer districts.
Business Manager Gary Kiernan said the local auditor had been in and reported a positive fund growth which will be used to help pay teacher salaries next year and offset future cuts from the state. Kiernan also said the district has sent the required resolution that states they will not be exceeding 2.1 percent millage increase if it is necessary to increase the millage for 2011-12.
During the reports from district personnel the teacher's representative, Kathleen Hinkley said the teachers are aware of the budget cuts but will stay strong during this time.
Stone told Hinkley he appreciates what the teachers are doing.
Elementary principal Robert Keyes said that 265 students were recognized as "Successful Sabers" for the second quarter and received the Principal's Award for their good work. As a reward for this achievement the students were treated to a basketball game by the high school team. Keyes said that some of the students had never attended a basketball game and this was a real treat.
Special Ed Director David Jagger noted his department is continually finding ways to involve parents. "We will use human capital to achieve our goals," he said.
The board approved policies covering Nondiscrimination Practices for all students and Controlled Substances/ Paraphernalia as it pertains to the whole school community.
Stone said these policies are newly revised and former illegal sentences are now approved.


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Gratitude Family Night
This month's family night is earlier than usual – please note the time change. We are going to be doing activities that could become family Thanksgiving traditions 🙂 As always, please let us know you are coming so we have plenty of food and supplies.
When: Monday, November 20th, 2017
Time: 5:00-6:30 pm
Where: Johnson Building – Room 110
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February 24, 2020
AAVSO Forum threads (scroll to the bottom of a thread for latest posts):
- Time Sensitive Alerts: https://www.aavso.org/tcp-j18104219-1534184-new-transient-121-mag-serpens - Novae: https://www.aavso.org/tcp-j18104219-1534184-nova-ser-2020
Event: Nova in Serpens: Nova Ser 2020 = N Ser 2020 = TCP J18104219-1534184 [V670 Ser]
February 4, 2020
AAVSO Forum threads (scroll to the bottom of a thread for latest posts): - Time Sensitive Alerts: https://www.aavso.org/pnv-j17561375-2942546-possible-nova-115-mag-sagittarius
- Novae: https://www.aavso.org/v6566-sgr-n-sgr-2020-pnv-j17561375-2942546
Event: Nova in Sagittarius: V6566 Sgr = N Sgr 2020 = PNV J17561375-2942546
November 1, 2019
September 16, 2019
AAVSO Forum threads (scroll to the bottom of a thread for latest posts): - Time Sensitive Alerts: https://www.aavso.org/pnv-j17370958-3510211-possible-nova-110-mag-scorpius-0 - Novae: https://www.aavso.org/pnv-j17370958-3510211-possible-nova-110-mag-scorpius
Update: Nova Ori 2019 (PNV J06095740+1212255) has been assigned the name V2860 Ori, according to E. V. Kazarovets (Institute of Astronomy, Russian Academy of Sciences). Please use V2860 ORI in reporting your observations. - Elizabeth O. Waagen, August 15, 2019
August 14, 2019
October 26, 2018
Event: Nova in Norma - N Nor 2018 = PNV J16143400-5330050
Discovered by: Robert Kaufman (Bright, Victoria, Australia)
Discovery magnitude: 10.5 (DSLR green channel, approximately visual band)
Discovery date: 2018 October 13.414 UT
Coordinates (2000.0): R.A. 16 14 32.91 Decl. -53 30 15.2 (from VSX)
September 27, 2018: Dr. Ed Sion (Villanova University) requests AAVSO observers' assistance in monitoring the recurrent nova T Pyx, beginning immediately, in support of upcoming HST observations.
The HST COS observations have been scheduled to take place during the window of 2018 October 4 - 6. It is essential to know the status of T Pyx in order for the HST team to safeguard the instrumentation and make a final decision about approving the COS observations.
Note: Although this outburst of GK Per has been over for some time, ongoing good coverage is requested. - Elizabeth O. Waagen, 13 April 2020
August 24, 2018: The old nova GK Per (N Per 1901), which has dwarf nova (minor) outbursts, appears to be going into outburst, according to observations reported to the AAVSO. Recent observations include:
August 13, 2018
Event: Nova in Ophiuchus - N Oph 2018 No. 3 = PNV J17422408-2053088
Discovered by: C. Jacques, J. Barros, E. Pimentel, and P. Holvorcem, on behalf of the Brazilian Transient Search - BraTS (at SONEAR Observatory, Oliveira, Brazil); via TOCP
Discovery magnitude: unfiltered CCD magnitude 11.1 (on three frames, 10-sec exposure, using an astrograph 11" f/2.2 + CCD camera)
Discovery date: 2018 August 08.9596 UT
July 2, 2018
Event: Nova in Scutum - N Sct 2018 = TCP J18292290-1430460
Discovered by: Yukio Sakurai (Mito, Japan)
Discovery magnitude: unfiltered CCD magnitude 10.3, on two frames using Nikon D7100 digital camera + 180-mm f/2.8 lens
Discovery date: 2018 June 29.5768 UT
Coordinates (2000.0): R.A. 18 29 22.93 Decl. -14 30 44.2 (from VSX)


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A new version of IT service best practices, known as ITIL, has the potential to dramatically increase IT efficiency -- just don't expect a quick fix.
Public-sector CIOs are taking notice of the rapid rate at which private industry is adopting IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) best practices. The latest set of best practices, known as ITIL V3, with its life cycle focus and formal approaches to governance, offers a greater potential to enhance the role of IT in driving business success.
At first glance, ITIL adoption might appear too costly. And justifying the investment may be difficult in the public sector in an era of budget reductions and deficits. But issues that drive ITIL adoption in the corporate world -- regulatory compliance, the demand for more and better services from a growing customer base and the need to cut costs -- are often the same ones public-sector IT professionals face every day. And government entities that use ITIL are already reporting gains in these areas.
ITIL has its roots in the public sector -- it was developed by a UK government agency in the 1980s. However, private enterprise was first to embrace it.
ITIL V3 has a stronger management structure to drive efficiencies and help IT organizations in their quest for continual improvement. And its key performance indicators and balanced scorecards will help formalize IT governance.
With momentum building in the private sector, and with ITIL V3 offering an even stronger foundation for success, the time is ripe for the public sector to welcome ITIL. Some public-sector IT leaders are already doing so, and they are discovering that ITIL enables them to achieve their mission to support and empower the agencies, departments and governments they serve.
Compliance Drives Change
While private-sector CIOs worry about the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 and countless state and federal data privacy regulations, public-sector CIOs have their own set of mandates and directives that keep them awake at night.
The Real ID Act of 2005, the Office of Management and Budget's Federal Enterprise Architecture initiative and the Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 are just a few examples. Like their corporate counterparts, government CIOs must prepare for and undergo audits to demonstrate regulatory compliance. Some federal agencies and state governments even require efficiency reviews.
Most regulatory requirements focus on control and repeatability, and auditors look for proof of strong governance and uniformity in handling tasks. Compliance requires foregoing ad hoc tactics for consistent and best-practice processes, and it means deploying systems-based solutions that enforce and automate these processes to minimize human intervention and eliminate human error.
CIOs with solid, standard processes are ahead of the game. For those without them, ITIL offers a proven framework of best practices for service and support processes, such as incident, problem, change, configuration and release management, and for service delivery processes such as capacity, availability, service level, financial and service continuity management.
As a result, CIOs don't have to invest in defining their own set of standards and are given a faster path to effective IT governance and control at the process level. CIOs can also better demonstrate to auditors that they are meeting or exceeding compliance requirements.
Service Quality is Job One
One of the biggest advantages ITIL can bring to government is a customer-centric orientation. ITIL promotes the idea that since customers pay for a service, they have a right to demand quality. In the public sector, the customer is the citizen who expects the government to deliver many services -- everything from issuing building permits to fixing potholes and securing the homeland. But the customer is also the government employee who uses IT systems to ensure the public gets quality service.
Quality IT service means systems are available when customers need them. It also means that systems are performing at peak efficiency -- so transactions are completed in a timely manner. With the IRS, that means the tax-form download Web site and the site for filing returns electronically must be available 24/7 and able to support extremely high volumes during tax season without degraded performance.
It takes coordination across multiple IT disciplines to meet these kinds of quality requirements. ITIL provides guidelines on how to integrate and coordinate processes across disciplines to meet system availability and performance requirements. By adopting ITIL, CIOs can create a smoother IT service management environment in which:
There are many more examples of how ITIL fosters process integration, resulting in higher availability, performance and customer satisfaction.
In Pursuit of High Value
While "doing more with less" is an often-used slogan in corporate circles, IT professionals in government feel the pinch much more than their private-sector counterparts because they have smaller budgets to work with. For both groups, however, when outdated, manual processes and siloed organizational structures are the norm, large portions of the IT budget go to just keeping the data center running and maintaining current systems. This leaves little money for innovations that can help make employees more productive and citizens happier.
But that doesn't have to be the case. By bringing greater efficiency to IT processes, ITIL frees up IT staff from routine tasks and lets them pursue high-value projects -- like e-filing -- to increase employee productivity and the effectiveness of specific agencies. Here are a few examples of how ITIL increases process efficiency and reduces IT costs:
Improved efficiency will become increasingly important as the citizen population grows, the range of services needed expands and regulatory mandates place more requirements on agencies at all levels of government. The cost savings achieved through efficiency initiatives, like ITIL, will free up budget dollars that can be redirected to vital projects.


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Scipio actually met Hannibal years later in Asia. He asked who was the The Grinch holding a skull ornament shirt. His response was Alexander, then Pyrus then himself. So Scipio asked if he had won at Zama? He replied that he would then be the greatest. It's wasn't as many losses in numbers but the everlasting effect was far greater Rome never held land east of the Rhine again whereas after Cannae Hannibal went downhill from there.
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Well, it's the way he had to enter though going over the The Grinch holding a skull ornament shirt wasn't the original plan. But even if he couldn't bring it why couldn't he just build it? Wonder if he had shown up at Romes gates after Cannae if they would just give up outa fear without thinking he doesn't have any actual way to beat us.
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I think that was signed after Cannae though and he was getting desperate. By then I think Rome had recovered and had learned to manage Hannibal in their backyard. If he had shown up right after Cannae it might be different. Hannibal's brother led a preliminary attack which provoked the The Grinch holding a skull ornament shirt into assembling before they had time to eat breakfast. Goes to show you should never go to war on an empty stomach!


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As a follow-up to the blogs on Geospatial Systems on Steroids, there is a posting concerning the iFactor Virtual Earth solution at Consolidated Edison of New York on the NY Times Blog site. The title is: Lost Power? Con Ed Tool May Help (if Your Battery Is Charged) You can find it at: http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/06/12/lost-power-con-ed-tool-may-help-if-your-battery-is-charged/
Of course if you don't have power then you won't be able to view the site but then again, you already know you have a problem J. The point is that a lot of people uch as regulators and businesses need to monitor power outages and the site helps them stay informed.
So why is Virtual Earth ( (http://www.microsoft.com/virtualearth/ ) so attractive for these real world applications?
Here's a few points about what VE offers:
- the most up to date aerial (roof top) imagery
- the exclusive Bird's Eye imagery (45 degree super high resolution, rotatable imagery)
- 24/7 Support
- a 99.9 % guaranteed uptime service
- the advantage of being in the Microsoft stack offering and part of the Enterprise offering
- browser-based 2D and 3D offerings within the same set of application program interfaces.
These are just some of the reasons why VE is a very attractive offering to enterprises (weather channel is another example: http://www.weather.com/weather/map/interactive/) in need of an integrated mapping, imaging, search, and data visualization platform. - Jon


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Built for versatility, the Intex Pull-Out Sofa is designed for relaxing just about anywhere, whether you are camping or at home. Watch TV, read a book, or just relax with a friend and then pull out the cushion into a queen size air mattress when you are ready to go to sleep. Inflates and is ready to go in minutes! Hand Held Electric Inflation Pump is included!
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This past Monday, my cousin asked me to a bridesmaid in her wedding in one of the most adorable ways! She sent me a goodie box full of wedding themed items and gifts.
Now this isn't completely new to me, I have seen it all over Pinterest. And they extremely cute and thoughtful ways to ask the ones that mean the most to you to share in your special day.
Whether you can afford to do something like this or you can come up with something else, ask your bridal party in a unique way. Not only does it make them feel more special and valued, but it creates a lasting memory!!
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Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Pizza Party Day = Happy Day - letter 5 for Advay
Dear Advay ,
I was happy today when I got up ,had a nice cup of coffee with fruit cake woke you up and thus the day started you know the reason for my happiness you must be wondering because that time at 6am I am cranky and according to you always screaming as I have to do multitasking.
Today was Pizza party day in your school which means no lunch box from home so today I didn't had to rake my brain and think what to pack in your Tiffin .Ya Advay I know you must be thinking that I am so lazy but yes such kind of brake specially when the food is organised by school makes me happy in different way you are happy too whenever you show me the slip for the Pizza Party for oblivious reason because you love eating pizza.
This letter is just for sharing my little happiness for you that though I like to pack Tiffin for you I love this kind of break every 2 to 3 weeks when there's no need for me to pack food for you.This was a secret in my heart which I am sharing with you today .A pinch of happiness the similar kind you have when you don't have any home work from school.
With lots of love
Your lazy mummy
p.s. the picture above was taken in year 2013 at Nanjing Road Shanghai China
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Hypnotherapy is very effective for enabling you to cope effectively with the stresses and strains of modern day life. Feelings of being overwhelmed, irritated, anxious and many other feelings can be brought on by the stresses of modern day living. The pressures of work, children, family, relationships etc can feel difficult or even overwhelming at times.
Hypnotherapy can help a client to deal with all of these things in a much more relaxed manner. This then enables them to be much more productive and effective in all the tasks they undertake.


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'Margherita': a 'yellow bright peach' shade from MacGBV's collaboration makes the cut as my uttermost favorite and day-day wearable lip addiction for this current summer. This stunning, vibrant in between coral, peach lipstick with an overall radiant shimmer lasts for several hours and sustains its color – I simply cannot get over how much I LOVE this shade and how it has become such a great alternative to my boring neutrals.
It is fairly true to its swatch color, irresistibly creamy and definitely maintains its hydration for even the most parched lips. Now, personally I fancy lusturous and smooth glide on lippies but I find to stay between the lip lines I must prep my chappers with a solid primer and or a complimentary lip liner. I found that 'Fruit Cocktail' from MAC Cosmetics was perfectly fitting to Margherita; with this lipstick I lined and colored in my lips entirely with the liner followed by applying the lipstick directly from the tube. Eeeeeek. So pretty.
The packaging of course is cohesive within all five shades of the lippies – tubes matching exactly to the color to be found inside. Like mentioned before Margherita was my perfect alternative for those monotonous shades and quite the versatile bad boy. I have always admired the pairing of oranges and coral to navy blue's – the color play is captivating and out of the ordinary; which is what I chose to play with in my photo-shoot styling above. For a jam packed eventful day, I wear this lipstick with distressed denim, a cute white blouse of some sort, beach waves, strappy sandals and a fedora. AND to transition the lipstick from day to evening; I have paired it together with a nude bandage dress, nude heels, rose gold accessories and voluminous curls. Oh the countless options …. 😉
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This book coves one of the most important areas in analytical sciences, extraction techniques for organic compounds in environmental and related matrices. This text discusses all of the key stages for analysing a sample for organic compounds from the initial sampling protocols, the range of different extraction techniques for solid, liquid and air samples through to the final chromatographic analysis.
The topics covered include:
- Initial steps for solid, aqueous and air sampling.
- Extraction techniques for aqueous samples, including LLE, purge and trap, SPE, SPME, SBSE, SDME, membrane microextraction and MPES.
- Extraction techniques for solid samples, including Soxhlet, 'Soxtec', Shake-flask, sonication, PFE, MAE, SFE and MSPD.
- Extraction techniques for air sampling, including whole air, enrichment approaches and desorption techniques.
- Pre-concentration approaches for post-extraction.
- Practical aspects for chromatographic analysis (GC and HPLC) of organic compounds.
- Quality assurance aspects of analysis.
- Health and safety considerations.
Key features include:
- Up-to-date information on the latest development in extraction techniques for organic compounds in environmental and food matrices.
- Ideal for use as a self-study guide, as the basis of a taught course or guided reading for new 'early-career' researchers.
- Includes a guide for the reader to other sources of information.
Extraction Techniques in Analytical Sciences is suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as providing an invaluable starting point for individuals undertaking applied research in the fields of analytical, bioanalytical, environmental and food sciences.
The Analytical Techniques in the Sciences series of books provides coverage of all of the major analytical techniques and their application in the most important areas of physical, life and materials science. Each text is presented in an open learning/distance learning style, in which the learning objectives are clearly identified. the reader's understanding of the material is constantly evaluated by the use of self-assessment and discussion questions.


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Seven persons were killed and six others injured when a building came crashing down in suburban Dahisar today, exposing the poor housing conditions of the metropolis and its adjoining areas yet again.
This is the fourth tragedy since April this year.
The building - 'Piyush' - collapsed at around 6.30 AM, civic authorities said, adding that most of those trapped in the rubbles were local vegetable vendors.
The civic authorities had vacated the building two years back as it was in a dilapidated condition.
Shiv Sena MLA from Dahisar Vinod Ghosalkar and local Congress MP Sanjay Nirupam visited the crash site.
Ghosalkar said the building was vacated two years ago after it was declared 'dilapidated' by the civic authorities.
"It was to be redeveloped, but was stuck in litigation due to a dispute between the builder and the flat owners. As the redevelopment was stuck, local workers and vendors had taken shelter in the building," he said.
Nirupam said the building was nearly 30-years-old and could not be redeveloped as the builder had not issued conveyance deed to residents.
Earlier on April 4, an unauthorised building had collapsed at Shil-Phata near Mumbra in Thane district, claiming as many as 74 lives and leaving over 60 injured.
On June 10, a portion of a four-storey building collapsed in Mahim, killing 10 and injuring six. Yesterday, a 30-year-old building collapsed in Mumbra in neighbouring Thane district, killing 10 and injuring eight.


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Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care
Who is it suitable for?
All those who wish to work or are working in an unsupervised role with adults in health and social care environments.
What are the entry requirements?
You should be at least 16 years old. We do not set any other entry requirements.
How many credits are required to complete it?
The Diploma requires 58 credits.
How is it assessed?
It will be assessed by your tutor or assessor using a range of methods. This could include direct observation in the workplace, a portfolio of evidence, written assignments or a task.
Do you need to be working to take the qualification?
Yes, you will need to be working, volunteering or on practical placement as you need to show competence in both knowledge and skills.
How long does it take to complete?
You can usually complete it in a year or less.
What related qualifications can you progress to?
The Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services (England).
• Senior Care Support Workers in Residential Settings
• Senior Healthcare Assistants in Community, Primary Care and Acute Health Environments
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Garibaldi Lake Trail
Location: Garibaldi Provincial Park
Photo Date: August 2013
Made it to the Garibaldi Lake 9am in the morning. The warm morning sun and still water created a picturesque and surreal image that I figured only a panorama would do them justice.
Learn more about the hiking trail to Garibaldi Lake.
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Up and coming baroque-pop singer/songwriter flashes plenty of promise on his debut LP. Zach Condon (Beirut) and Angel Deradoorian (Dirty Projectors) guest.
"Do it yourself if you want things done right," sings Sebastian Krueger on "Canteen" from Inter Arbiter, the debut LP from Inlets. That claim is a bit of a red herring: Though Krueger originally hails from Wisconsin and operates mostly solo out of his Brooklyn home, he's no lone wolf or Justin Vernon-style sob story. In recent years, Krueger's popped up on records by My Brightest Diamond and DM Stith; on Inter Arbiter he shares time with guests Zach Condon (Beirut) and Angel Deradoorian (Dirty Projectors).
No surprise then that much of the Inlets record orbits around Brooklyn's baroque sounds. "Canteen", modeled like an Archer Prewitt cut-- crisp and close-miced, open-tuned guitars-- is somewhat of an outlier. For the most part, Krueger splits the difference between frilly instrumentation and an acoustic-led inner monologue. His compositions don't move forward so much as they revolve in place, each filigree of strings and vocal harmony rounded off in waltz time. And while acoustic instruments are prominent enough to suggest solo composition, there are, as a song title here slyly jokes, plenty of "Bells and Whistles" and decorative orchestration.
Even when Inlets get relatively spare, such as on "In Which I, Robert", the song stlll boasts staccato piano thumbs and barbershop harmonies. But for all its external prettiness, Inter Arbiter too often honors its name by getting lost in itself. Though Krueger's poetic bent is admirable in a genre that can be too straightforward or impressionistic, Krueger's lyrics can get a little too ripe-- see lines like, "I can smell your underbelly, softened and sweet/ And it gets me going like I've nothing to eat."
"Bright Orange Air", the keeper cut, demonstrates Inter Arbiter could've been a knockout with stricter boundaries. Boasting the record's most intriguing lyrics-- a bemused recollection of the strange beauty of metropolitan ambient light-- and a sturdy song structure that supports tart harmonies, it demonstrates that Krueger's adept at painting around the edges. Hopefully, next time around he'll become more comfortable aiming for bullseyes.


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The opportunity to get a peek at the daily lives of Laysan albatross is really something special. These birds are on land only for a short time each year to raise chicks. The rest of the time, they are on the wing far out at sea. Thanks to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, the Kaua'i Albatross Network and the dedicated team maintaining the webcam livestream, we get to see what life is like for an albatross chick.
The camera's angle changes throughout the day so you can get different views of the chicks and the adults. And if you can only check in every so often, the group puts together short highlight reels so you can go back and watch important moments such as an adult feeding a chick.
Here's a collection of clips of one chick's adventure outside the nest cup. You get to see quite a bit of interesting behavior from the chick and visiting adults:
Chicks aren't the only highlight on this livestream. You also get to watch Laysan albatross adults go about their lives, even as they practice their elaborate courtship dance. Check out this amazing ritual:
Because albatross return to the same place they were born to raise their own chicks, this population nesting on Kaua'i is key to the survival of the species. The primary nesting ground for Laysan Albatross, Midway Atoll, will be under water in a matter of years due to sea level rise. Kaua'i is one of few places the albatross will have to go once Midway Atoll is submerged.
According to the webcam's FAQ page, "Nearly 400 pairs started nests on Kauai in the 2014-2015 breeding season. The population has been growing since the late 1970s, when the first albatrosses returned to Kauai after an absence of many centuries. The first chick fledged from Kilauea in 1979. This year about 150 nests are on the grounds of the Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge and about 200 on private lands along a roughly 11-mile stretch of Kauai's north shore, from Princeville to Anahola."
View the livestream on Cornell's website and enjoy the sights and sounds of albatross living on a tropical island.


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"The Wind Beneath My Wings"was voted Song of the Year by theNationalAcademy of Recording Artsand Sciences, earning Jeff Silbar the coveted Grammy! Bette Midler and Arif Mardin also received Record of the Year Grammies for Bette's version of the song. "Wind" has received 7 ASCAP pop awards, including a Song of the Century award, and was recently recognized as one of the American Film Institute's 100 Greatest Movie Songs.
Jeff has worked with a number of the industries largest music publishers, including Sony Music, Warner-Chappell, and House of Gold Music. He is responsible as a publisher for many hit recordings. His new publishing company, Intunes, just signed writer Josh Osborne, and is listening for new catalogue. Many of Silbar's songs have been featured in film and television. Recent credits include the opening theme to the hit NBC show 'My Name is Earl'.
Jeff Silbar's songs have also been recorded by such artists as John Cougar Mellencamp ("China Girl" from American Fool, triple platinum), Fleetwood Mac (single "Hard Feelings" from Behind the Mask, platinum), and Kenny Rogers ("Goodnight Sleeptight Man" from The Gambler, quadruple platinum), as well as a host of others including Sheena Easton, Gladys Knight, Dolly Parton, Poco, Willie Nelson, and Alabama (#1 single). Other recordings include artists such as Johnny Lang, Reba McEntire, Levert, Wynonna, and Blackhawk.
Honored by the Nashville Songwriters Association International as Songwriter of the Year, Jeff has earned more than thirty ASCAP awards for their most performed pop and country songs.
Jeff has worked with a number of the industries largest music publishers, including Sony, MCA, Warner-Chappell, and House of Gold Music, and is responsible as a publisher for many hit recordings. His songs have also been featured many times in films and on television. Currently he lives in Studio City, California, with his wife, Lisa, and their two children, Garrett and Natalie.


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Qualities to Evaluate To Find a Reliable Stem Cell Therapy Clinic
Stem cell therapy is among the advance in medicine. This is due to the fact that it is now possible for a person with knee, hip, ankle or shoulder problem to be treated using the stem cell therapy technology. Thus, multiple clinics providing this type of treatment have emerged and choosing the right one can be a challenge more so when having no clue about what to check. Due to this, there are guidelines highlighted in this article about the requirements to check to find the best stem cell therapy clinic. Highlighted below are some of the features to identify from the clinic.
The primary quality to check from the clinic is the expertise. The experience plays a vital role when it comes to any medical practice. This is to ensure that the treatment you receive is of high quality and that the problem will not recur again. As a result, the clinic to go for the stem cell therapy should have physicians that are experienced in that they have performed several procedures successfully. To be sure of this, you can ask for their data to find out the number of patients that have visited the clinic and had the treatment successfully. From this, you are guaranteed that the treatment will be fruitful when you opt for that specific clinic.
The cells sources is another essential consideration when looking for a reliable stem cell therapy clinic. The source from where the stem cells are harvested plays a significant role in the success of the procedure. This is because when treated with the wrong cells, the body may reject them to make the condition worse. To get good results, the cell to be used for the stem cell procedure should match with those of the patient.
Moreover, the type of the method that the clinic uses in the extraction of the cells is also critical to consider. To do the cell harvesting in the right way, specialized tools and procedures are used. Besides, with the right equipment and steps, there will be a variety of cells harvest making it suitable for the stem cell procedure. Thus, when sourcing for the clinic to have a stem cell procedure done to you, it is good you inquire about the technique they use in cell extraction.
The treatment cost is the other quality to evaluate when choosing the clinic to have the stem cell therapy from. Due to there being numerous clinics offering stem cell therapy, the prices will vary from one clinic to the other.
Therefore, you should seek a clinic that is affordable to undergo stem cell therapy.


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Amanda Cohen
Amanda Cohen graduated from the Natural Gourmet Cookery School Chef's Training Program in 1998, and went on to do everything from interning in the pastry kitchen of Bobby Flay's Mesa Grill to working as a baker in the production kitchen of Blanche's Organic Cafe. After working at DinerBar, an East Harlem diner, for three years, she became the inaugural cook at TeaNY, Moby's Lower East Side vegan teahouse, then became the Executive Sous Chef at raw food restaurant, Pure Food and Wine. She was the Executive Chef at Heirloom, the Lower East Side vegetarian restaurant before opening her award-winning, nine-table vegetarian restaurant, Dirt Candy, in the East Village in 2008. The first vegetarian restaurant in seventeen years to receive two stars from The New York Times, it has been recognized by the Michelin Guide three years in a row, and won awards from Gourmet, the Village Voice, and many others. She was the first vegetarian chef to compete on Iron Chef America and her comic book cookbook Dirt Candy: A Cookbook, now in its third printing, is the first graphic novel cookbook to be published in North America (New York, NY).


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CLEVELAND– Ariel Castro maintained his home as a prison for three young women, holding them in seclusion and sexually assaulting them for his own pleasure, a Cuyahoga County, Ohio, prosecutor told a judge Thursday.
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Brian Murphy told the judge "the charges against Mr. Castro are based on premeditated, deliberate and depraved decisions to snatch three young ladies from Cleveland's Westside streets to be used in whatever self-gratifying, self-serving way he saw fit."
"Today, the situation has turned, your honor," Murphy said. "Mr. Castro stands before you as a captive. … The women are free to resume their lives that were interrupted."
Cleveland Municipal Court Judge Lauren Moore ordered Castro held on $8 million bond — $2 million for each of the four victims — the three women and the child born to one of them during her captivity.
Castro, handcuffed and wearing a blue jail jumpsuit, looked down through the entire hearing. He did not speak.
He is accused of kidnapping the women — Amanda Berry, Michelle Knight and Georgina "Gina" DeJesus — from the same Cleveland neighborhood between 2002 and 2004.
They were freed Monday after Berry staged a daring escape while Castro was away from the house. She drew the attention of neighbors who helped her break through a door and summon police.
According to an initial incident report obtained by CNN, Knight said she became pregnant at least five times during her captivity in Castro's 1,400-square-foot home.
In conversations with police immediately after she was freed, she said that when Castro learned she was pregnant, he would "make her abort the baby," according to the document.
For more on this CNN story, click here.