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Ask and ye shall receive… a cheap videographer!April 5, 2010 at 1:16 am | Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment
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Well, the unthinkable has happened: we're arranging a videographer for our wedding.
Okay, I guess it's not that unthinkable, but until recently I thought that getting a videographer was the surest sign that someone was stupidly spending too much on their wedding. Really, a wedding is pretty damn special as it is. You have photos. Everybody is there. You plan it for months. Do you really need someone to make a custom documentary about it just for you?
After all, everybody knows that weddings are an industry. After months of immersion in marketing specifically directed towards brides, I've come to the firm belief that manufacturers of wedding stuff, much like greeting card companies and DeBeers, try to manufacture wedding needs that they can then satisfy at high prices. I don't say that pejoratively –go capitalism! — but I have taken pains to personally separate the wedding things that will improve the day from the ridiculous wedding things that I'm just "supposed" to want even if it doesn't actually improve anything. Hence, I thought getting a videographer was dumb. In fact, when the wedding planning really got underway in January, I recall reading about videographers in a wedding planning book and then pointing it out to Blake, saying, "Jeez! People spend so much money on stuff that's such a waste of time!"
So at first I didn't want a video at all. Then I was talking to my dad and he mentioned how there have been so many times that he's wished he could have a video of his wedding. Not just for the wedding itself, but also to have footage of the people who were there who are now dead. His parents, etc. This logic was good enough for me, and I decided to find someone to take a video of the ceremony.
…Which was harder than I thought it would be. Whom do you pick? Not a relative, surely — they want to pay attention to the ceremony. Not a close friend either for the same reason. And you can't pick just anybody — you want someone who can hold a camera the right way and has some aesthetic sense and can judge lighting and act accordingly. Someone who knows what events are coming up and knows where to stand to get good shots. So you have to find a bright, technically-savvy, artistically savvy guest who is coming to the wedding but also doesn't really care about watching the ceremony himself. Unsurprisingly, we didn't have one of those.
So I started looking for wedding videographers and of course the prices were sixteen kinds of exorbitant. Most of the sites I saw were around $1000 for a few hours of filming. And then I'd watch their demo videos… slow motion footage of people walking, curly fonts saying, "Ashlynn and Chet," Bittersweet Symphony playing in the background (yes, seriously — who wants that in their wedding video?!), and all in all they just seemed over-dramatized and kind of… dumb-looking. Like when you're watching local television and then after a bunch of professional commercials you see some weird homemade commercial for a flea market or a play or a car dealership and although it has music and fonts and narration, you can tell the narrator is just some guy and the music was written by someone's uncle and the text was all set up by someone's neighbor's nephew for $50. Maybe I'm jaded and if it were my wedding I was watching I would find all the kitsch endearing. But on site after site after site it was the same story.
(Except for Nil Buan, whose videos were beautiful and elegant and tasteful. We aren't going with him, but I'll come back to him in a minute.)
So after watching all the demo videos I knew that that wasn't what I wanted. I wanted someone to take a bunch of footage, not edit it, and give it to me in some digital form. I don't need music and montages. (I don't want them, either.) And I knew that some videographer somewhere with a rough season must want to do exactly what I wanted at a reduced price. They can post $1500 packages on their site all they want, but I bet the economy has cut back on the number of people willing to pay for something like that. So I emailed like seven different ones the following email:
Hello –
I'm getting married on [censored] in Buescher State Park (near the Bastrop/Smithville area). I'd like to get some sort of video of our wedding, but I want something very minimalist. I don't need montages, multiple cameras, cross fades, background music, fancy DVD menus, or anything like that. I just want to pay somebody who's smart enough to hold a camera the right way and can get some nice raw footage to me in a standard format playable on the average PC.
Obviously I am not your target market, but since my wedding is on a Monday (and therefore not in competition with other weddings in which people will pay more), I thought I'd check and see if this is something you guys would be willing to do at a correspondingly lower price (since there will be very little in the way of post-processing). I see that your single-camera 4-hr price is $[whatever]. I'd be interested in only 2 or 3 hours.
Is this something feasible?
And you know what happened? I got a whole bunch of replies from companies willing to do it at great rates! Well, not all of them were great. Some of them were reduced by like 5%. But I got multiple offers in the $275 – 400 range, which seemed pretty reasonable for someone's professional grade time, expensive equipment, and drive time out to the park. The best offers I got were from Capital Wedding Video and American Video Productions. It was a pretty tough choice between them, but ultimately my decision came down to the quality of video at dim indoor receptions. Our reception will be in a building with dark walls, and although we'll have lights, it was important to me that the video be able to capture that without looking awful. It seemed like Capital's indoor footage was better, and so I went with them. (I haven't signed a contract or anything, though — I just emailed him tonight and told him that he was our choice.) It was a difficult decision, though: the guy at American Video Productions made it clear that he wanted our business and was quite willing to negotiate to get it. I like those sorts of business people and it would have been nice to go with them, but the prices were very similar and so that indoor-video quality was the deciding factor. If things don't work out with Capital, I will be very happy to use American Video Productions as a backup.
But the whole point of this post is that with wedding stuff — and probably in the world in general — you can often get what you want at a better rate if you just ask. Our caterer usually does more expensive meals, but when I told her our price range she was able to come up with menus that would work at our price. Ask and ye shall receive.
The End
Still here? Oh, you're waiting to hear the end of the story about Nil Buan? Well, Nil responded to my email with an offer that, though not unreasonable and cheaper than many packages I've seen, was still a little out of our price range. However, his rationale was artistic integrity, which I can totally understand. His work was gorgeous and if I were he I wouldn't want to send raw footage out into the world with my name on it either. But his email was very gracious. Here's an excerpt:
I will treat your wedding like any normal wedding that I shoot, with the utmost sensitivity in creativity. That said I cannot justify giving you nothing but raw footage. It is not how I work. And it is not how I want my work to be viewed. I will edit the footage for you with the same transitions you've seen on some of my work, with music and titles, and present a final product to you that you can be proud of and enjoy for many many years.
So I sent him a reply explaining that his offer was indeed out of our price range but that I understand his position entirely, and he sent back a friendly reply. It's rare that I feel such a sense of kinship and admiration with a business and yet still go with one of its competitors, but I suppose that's also capitalism. I hope Nil makes a bunch of money from people who have a lot of money to spend. To that end, here, once again, is a link to his site: Nil Buan Videography
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Sunday night, I braved the intense summer heat and headed down to the Williamsburg waterfront to see Karen Elson, Grizzly Bear, and Band of Horses.
I arrived a bit late, coming back to the city after a weekend in Connecticut. But luckily, Karen Elson was still on stage. Looking and sounding gorgeous as always, Karen and her band members dressed in coordinated in peach and black outfits. I can't get enough of Karen's debut CD! She seemed to win over quite a few new fans in Sunday night's audience as well.
I didn't photograph Grizzly Bear's set. Maybe it's because I was far back from the stage in the "drinking area" with my friends who wanted beer… but Grizzly Bear didn't capture my attention as much as I'd expected. Live, they sounded almost exactly like they do on CD. Their set seemed more like an intermission between the sultry and folksy Karen, and more animated stage performance of BOH.
Band of Horses went on stage right as the sun started setting. The heat, the sunset, and cool breeze coming off the east river aligned to create the perfect conditions for of the start of the summer concert season.
Band of Horses blew me away. I love them even more after seeing them live! They're one of those rare live acts that despite having quite a few members, have a sound that flows together with each musicians contributions meshing together perfectly.
They also came across as genuinely fun guys, who loved performing and interacting with their fans, rather than just being on stage and doing their jobs. The highlight of the night had to be an overeager fan–Andrew, who repeatedly screamed and yelled trying to get the band's attention, and eventually tried to jump on stage. Rather than freaking out, lead singer Ben Bridwell serenaded Andrew, and worked his name into multiple songs. I really hope some enterprising fan got the whole thing on video. It was truly hilarious.
The show was the perfect kick off event for a summer season of concerts at the Williamsburg waterfront. Quite a few great concerts are scheduled here. And look for the lineup of Jelly NYC's "Pool Party" free shows at the waterfront to be announced soon!
Read a great, more in depth review of the show here.
See the full photo set here.
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Creating a Need Where There Isn't One
Today's guest post is written by Morgan Montgomery, the co-owner of Paisley & Jade.
Three years ago, my business partner and I launched a vintage & eclectic rental company in the mid-size market of Richmond, Virginia. You may know Richmond as a southern city, home to the monuments and the former capital of the confederacy, but here, we call it the land of "we do things this way because that's how they have always been done".
When we opened for business in June of 2012, we were met with a lot of confused stares. How could a company who rents things like vintage taxidermy, chaise lounges and candlesticks succeed? Now that we have three years under our belt, we've heard from numerous folks that while at the same time they were congratulating us on launching a business, they truly didn't think it could be sustained in our market, and we are proud to have not only carved out a niche for ourselves, but grown our business exponentially year over year.
Before we launched, there wasn't a company like us in our market, nor was there demand for one. By implementing a few key strategies, we built a successful business fulfilling a need that didn't exist!
Invest in Branding (but be open to change!)
Since our business model didn't exist in the market, we knew that in order to capture our audience and ideal clients that our branding would have to be 100% on point, as we would not have the luxury of our clients being able to reference something they already knew. We invested heavily in the branding and website design of our company, a move that has paid off in spades. When potential clients visit our website, it is immediately obvious what it is we do, and our biggest strength (our depth of inventory) is prominently on display. When we launched, we loved our brand and company identity, but realized within a few months that we had to correct a crucial mistake. In the process of developing our business plan and identity, we had purposely stayed away from the word "vintage", worried that it pigeonholed us and trapped us into what ultimately could be a passing trend. We opted for the word "eclectic" instead, but since we had created something unknown, we had to relate it to verbiage our potential clients and vendor partners understood – so back to "vintage" we went! This tweak made a huge difference, and taught us a valuable lesson about client perception.
Your Network is Key
One of the biggest mountains we've had to climb in creating our niche is that our service is not something our clients NEED, but rather what they WANT. As a luxury service, our clients do not need our items in order to have their event. Guests can sit on standard folding chairs as opposed to our mismatched wooden ones, and a cake will display just fine on a 3' round with a linen instead of on a vintage sideboard – and because of that, we needed a way to reinforce our clients' desire to utilize our collection as much as possible. We worked with our vendor partners to show them how much of an asset we could be to them – for photographers, we sold them on the idea of having something "different" to photograph, and something that would help their images stand out if they were pursuing publication. Caterers and bakers want their displays to look as best as possible, and our inventory allows them to enhance their presentation. We worked with and educated our vendor friends and partners (through casual conversations, over lunches and by participating in styled shoots) on how we could all work together to create a better and higher end product. They, in turn, relayed the benefit of our services as it related to the quality of product they would provide to their clients – increasing the number of times our business was referred by them, and increasing our exposure and bookings.
Show Confidence in Yourself & Your Ability to be a Trendsetter
It sounds simple, but the more confidence you have in what you do, the more confidence others will have! Do your research, and have conversation points prepared for when you inevitably are asked "…and you think people will pay for this?". When you're launching something that hasn't been done before in your market, you are already a leader and a trendsetter, so it's important to live up to those expectations. When we have a crazy idea about something new & different that we'd love to see our clients do with our inventory, we do it first! And then we photograph it, and blog about it, and share it on social media – all demonstrating to a wide audience that we have confidence in our ideas and in ourselves!
Just because something hasn't been done before doesn't mean it shouldn't be done at all. By having a clear vision, utilizing our professional contacts and having confidence in our own abilities, we've turned our once-critics into our some of the biggest fans of our thriving niche business.
Morgan Montgomery, CPCE, is the co-owner of Paisley & Jade, a vintage & eclectic rental company based in Richmond, Virginia and serving mid-atlantic engaged couples, event planners, photographers and filmmakers.


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- This stylish modern hotel overlooks the historic Brooklands racing track
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'It's time to leave': Nick Cummins eliminates bachelorette for bad behaviour
How many bachelorettes does it take to bring down a trio of villains?
Just one, it seems - and by god, we bet that one bachelorette had most of Australia behind her during Thursday night's episode of The Bachelor.
The show, the eighth of the season, kicks off with a swimming carnival-themed group date. Because who doesn't want to relive high school days on national television? And in a high-cut swimsuit, no less.
The bachelorettes are competing in a game of pool ball bingo - host Osher Günsberg calls out a number and the girls, playing in teams of two, have to find the ball with the corresponding number on it in the pool. It's supposed to be simple and lighthearted... so naturally Cat turns it into a vicious contest, practically drowning some of her housemates in her quest for success.
Sadly for Cat, it's Emily who is triumphant. She may be quiet, but she sure is competitive - nothing was stopping her from winning the one-on-one time with Cummins, and she turns out to be rather delightful on their ensuing date.
Cummins is well impressed with what he sees in Emily. So impressed, in fact, that he promises her a single date in the coming weeks, and gives her a rose and a kiss. She's thrilled.
After the ad break, it's time for the Bachelor's single date. He's picked Brooke, which upsets Cat enough that she's crying about it outside, with her sidekicks Romy and Alisha consoling her.
It's interesting seeing a vulnerable side to the woman who's full of bravado and harsh words for others, but it doesn't soften her.
The mics pick up on her asking Romy and Alisha if she should offer Cummins an ultimatum at the cocktail party, and the trio decides she should throw in some crocodile tears for good measure, to make him feel guilty enough to keep her. They're nothing if not tactical.
Meanwhile, Brooke and Badgie are on their date and all you really need to know is that they seem more besotted with each other than ever - and that Brooke is one step closer to a spot in the season finale.
When it comes time for the cocktail party later that evening, it becomes clear that one of the main objectives of the episode was to show off Cummins' physique - first at the swimming carnival, and then at the toga-themed party.
He quite seriously looks like a Greek sculpture that's come to life for the evening, and the bachelorettes are letting their hungry eyes do all the talking.
This guy knows how to make an entrace.
Cummins quickly pulls Tenille aside for a chat, and he's clearly been filled in on the runaway drama that went on in Wednesday night's episode.
During their conversation, Tenille doesn't need much prompting to confirm for Cummins that Cat, Romy and Alisha are the trio of "mean girls" who are causing all the drama in the group. Cummins promises to sort things out and heads straight over to Cat. Clearly, this doesn't bode well for the 24-year-old bachelorette.
Outside in the garden, Cummins doesn't mince words.
"In the house, it seems that there's been a bit of commotion happening lately," he starts. "Whether it's to do with people upsetting other people or reasons for being here... all these things. I'm just wondering why there's so many times your name keeps popping up."
"I don't understand that - what do you mean, I've been popped up for being mean? That I speak my mind?" Cat asks. "I'm not mean, I say things how they are and people take that the wrong way. In no way am I trying to be mean to anyone. That's not my intention, I'm not that kind of person.
"I hope you don't believe that. Yeah, I'm competitive and you see that side of me, and you see my confidence when I come in but, like, I'm definitely not a mean person, I have a heart of gold. So I'm just confused as to what you mean about me being mean," she finishes, finally coming up for air.
"I'll tell you from where I sit," Cummins replies. "This is a place of love and I really don't want anything to stuff up my chances of finding that. So far, things keep happening and your name keeps coming up. I can't deal with it any more. It's stopping me from finding the girl of my dreams."
Cat turns on the aforementioned waterworks, but the Bachelor isn't having it - so she goes on the defence. "OK, well I'm not going to sit here and try and convince you of who I am," she says. "I know who I am, I know I'm not a bad person."
"Cat, I think it's time to leave," he replies.
Cat stalks away from the house and into a waiting car... and then she's gone.
When Günsberg appears at the cocktail party, the remaining bachelorettes know exactly what's up. Romy and Alisha start crying, and cannot for the life of them understand why Cat has been kicked out. If only they'd been watching the show!
At the now seriously underwhelming rose ceremony, Romy is the last woman to receive a rose from Cummins, leaving Alisha and newcomer Brittney without.
But - plot twist - Romy doesn't accept it. "I'm not sure," she says to Cummins, prompting them outside for a chat. "I don't reckon I can... I can't do this process thing. I just can't do it anymore," she tells Cummins. "It just makes me feel sick every time. I don't think I can do it."
"You've got to do what's right and I don't actually want you to be in here if you're not 100 per cent," Cummins says, with the subtlety of a sledgehammer.
"I just don't think it's... I can't do it, it's not me," Romy says.
"Romy, decision made. I respect that," says Cummins, emotionless. And then, like Cat, Romy is gone. Unfortunately for Brittney and Alisha, their eliminations still stand.
Four women in one night? We're moving through this thing with pace, as Cummins would say.
Genevieve Rota is a culture reporter and producer at The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age.


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Uber Boston announced Wednesday that the company is donating $100,000 to the American Red Cross — a portion of the fares passengers paid during the last two winter storms.
This is keeping with the company's policy during state-declared emergencies: First Uber caps surging prices, then earmarks 20 percent of fares for the relief organization, and apportions the rest to Uber drivers. The company earns nothing during this period.
Not that they haven't had a chance to catch up. After the last few weeks of bad weather and extended commutes, Bostonians may have grown accustomed to a near-constant state of surge-pricing when they fire up the app to hail a ride, as the capping-and-donation policy does not apply during during snow emergencies, or general lousy weather.
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Good morning, Brewsters.
First, R.I.P. lesbian feminist writer and activist Mary Daly.
The new season of Celebrity Big Brother is underway in the UK and one of the contestants is MC Lady Sovereign. Although she's not out, the house's "big mouth," Davina McCall, has referred to Sov as a lesbian at least twice now. If you aren't in the UK, you can follow the movement in the house on the show's Twitter. So far, Sov has kept her PJs on and washed some dishes. She hasn't made out with any female castmates — yet.
Tegan and Sara are collaborating with Margaret Cho on a song for the comedian/actress/musician's upcoming album. Amanda Palmer and Patty Griffin will also make cameos.
Speaking of music news, Uh Huh Her tweeted that they will have their album finished this winter for a spring release.
Out lesbian comedian Carol Leifer will hopefully not be hearing the Donald's famous "You are fired" on the new season of Celebrity Apprentice. She will appear as a contestant alongside the likes of Cyndi Lauper, Sharon Osbourne and Sinbad when the show starts up again in March.
The new season of South African drama Society has lesbian character Beth finally coming out to her friends and family. Apparently, her parents then try to "change her mind," but Beth decides to go to the gay pride parade instead. Bad news comes later, though, when she finds out her girlfriend, Thuli, is cheating on her. 2010 is just not her year so far.
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Way to vote, Otalia fans. Guiding Light's lesbian couple won DaytimeConfidential.com's Best Soap Couple of the Year. They write: "The fire between Chappell's Olivia and Leccia's Natalia … was enough to burn those damn cookies Natalia was forever baking in the kitchen of the late Hart Jessup's old farm house." Too bad that fire never got a chance to, uh, burn.
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Mr Ainsworth said it was "no secret" that the UK's forces did not have "huge resources" available to deal with contingencies elsewhere in the world.
He told the Commons defence committee that Britain currently had only two battle groups which could be deployed in the event of unforeseen developments.
The minister was responding to a leaked memo in which General Sir Richard Dannatt, head of the army, warned that the UK presence in Iraq was "exacerbating" security problems and could "break" the British army.
Mr Ainsworth said: "I don't think it's any secret that with the amounts of people we have deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan that there are not huge resources around for contingencies and other things that might arise.
"That's basically the information that was put into the public domain. You can't control how the media choose to report on something that has been known for some time."
Meanwhile, Brigadier Chris Hughes, the Ministry of Defence director of joint commitments (military), told the committee it was not appropriate to talk about "victory" in Iraq.
He said: "I think it's been quite a long time since anyone has talked about victory in Iraq."
But he and Mr Ainsworth expressed that "success" in the Basra province of southern Iraq, where British forces are based, was achievable. Mr Ainsworth said an Iraqi general told him on a recent visit that he would be ready to take over control of Basra City from British troops "in the near future".
The minister would not be drawn on exactly when the UK would pull out of Iraq.
But he said: "We are not planning to stay in the numbers we are in south-east Iraq over the long-term period."
He added that the minimum British force capable of overseeing Iraqi rule once control is handed over would be about 5,000 troops.
Mr Ainsworth also spoke of the different motivations for those attacking British troops in Iraq, ranging from "patriotic youth" to a "huge criminal element" and militias supplied by Iran.
He said: "There is clear evidence of malign influence across the border [with Iran] in the Basra area.
"There is little doubt when you look at some of the munitions being used to kill our people they are not being made in garages in downtown Basra. They are coming from outside the area."
Brigadier Hughes warned that training the Iraqi police force was the "biggest challenge", adding that an Iraqi general had told him some police officers were "totally incompetent".


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Dunkin' Donuts CMO Discusses the Risky Move to Mobile Loyalty
It's not often that a company with locations on street corners throughout much of the U.S. takes a big risk by changing the status quo when the status quo ain't broke. But that's exactly what Dunkin' Donuts did when it shelved its web- and paper-based loyalty program like so many day-old crullers.
"We decided to go all-in on a mobile-based loyalty program," said the company's Chief Global Customer and Marketing Officer John Costello.
The result was a re-launched version of the DD Perks Rewards program, which focused on tying together the mobile and in-store experiences for customers, introduced in January 2014. The original program launched in 2011, and its mobile-centric iteration includes around 3 million members.
"Mobile is devouring the world," said Mr. Costello, who helped Dunkin' come to the decision to shift its loyalty program to become mobile-centric. Mr. Costello is also chairman of the Mobile Marketing Association's global board of directors.
Ad Age discussed the motives behind the move to mobile loyalty, and the challenges that lie ahead for the 65-year-old Massachusetts-based morning fuel hub.
Ad Age: When Dunkin' Donuts decided to put its paper- and web-based loyalty program on hold in order to revamp it as a mobile-centric program, what factors went into making that decision? Were some executives concerned it was too big a risk to take?
Mr. Costello: We decided to re-focus the loyalty program as a mobile-centric program because the world is changing rapidly and mobile devices are evolving from smartphones to a remote control for your life. The key factors that drove the decision to focus our efforts on developing a mobile-centric program were ensuring that the DD Perks loyalty program was customer-focused, fast and enhanced the in-store environment.
It was a big risk to invest millions of dollars to develop a world-class mobile app, which is the foundation of our successful DD Perks program. Even though our business was doing well, we forced ourselves to change and adopt new technologies without knowing if it would work. This was a cross-functional decision that included members from marketing, IT, operations and our franchisees.
Ad Age: Connecting a branded app experience to the in-store experience in a relevant and relatively seamless way is easier said than done. How has Dunkin' Donuts done that and what does it need to work on?
Mr. Costello: "America Runs on Dunkin'" is more than a slogan; it's really our brand purpose which is to help get you running in the morning and keep you running all day long. As a result, speed of service is very important to the Dunkin' customer, particularly in the morning. We needed to build a loyalty program that is very fast both in-store and at the drive-thru because a significant portion of our business is at the drive-thru. We did a lot of operational testing at the store level with our franchisees to make sure that the DD Perks program is customer friendly, very fast and did not overcomplicate in-store operations. The second thing we did is form a cross-functional task force that included members from marketing, IT, operations, training and franchisees to make sure that we had the right training in place for our store employees and ongoing training as we introduce new features.
Both DD Perks and the Dunkin' Mobile App are easy to use and fit seamlessly into our guests' Dunkin' Donuts experience and daily routine. We made it simple for guests to enroll cards already in their DD Mobile App into the loyalty program.The combination of customer focus, constant learning and the close tie to the in-store environment all contribute to the success we are seeing, and the program will continue to evolve as we receive consumer and franchisee feedback.
Ad Age: You seem to believe mobile is really important from a data standpoint. Why?
Mr. Costello: We actually make efforts to minimize how much data we collect from customers, and use it only for the purpose of improving our customer service experience. For this purpose, the data we collect is extremely important and beneficial. For example, we've been able to use data to promote localized offers through the Dunkin' Mobile App. Consumers have responded very well to these localized offers and when we launched the DD Perks program, we started to target our guests with valuable offers right away to drive incremental spend and visits. This targeting will become more refined as we continue to test new methods and analyze the data looking at how each guest is behaving.
As a result of our investment in technology initiatives, today we have more robust data on our guests' transactions than we have ever had in the past and we're using it to change guests' behavior. We are able to track our guests' behavior and engage with them on a one-to-one, individualized basis. We have created members segments for our DD Perks members and we are now targeting our members with offers relevant to both their segmentation and their individual behavior.
Ad Age: Nearly 3 million people are members of the DD Perks program but 11 million have downloaded the app. Surely you'd like all of the people who have downloaded the app to join the loyalty program. Where's the disconnect and how do you plan to change that?
Mr. Costello: We recognize that there is zero barrier to download the Dunkin' Mobile App and to enroll in the DD Perks loyalty program you must purchase a DD Card. This is the barrier and we do look to close the gap. The DD Perks program will be an important driver of long-term growth for Dunkin' Donuts and we are pleased with our current progress.


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Best Kitchen Paint Colors – If you are planning on redesigning your kitchen then you should follow the points mentioned below. The kitchen is one of the most important rooms in a house. You cannot imagine a house without a kitchen. These days, people are very serious about kitchen design. Not just people, but the business world also noticed the importance of kitchen remodeling and accessories used in the process.
Changing best kitchen paint colors, installing a new cabinet and all other kitchen accessories is a major component of the redesign process. If your kitchen space is currently small, then you should call the professionals and tell them to design your kitchen from scratch. It's important for you to choose such a design that can last a long time without missing the fashion. I have seen many homes where people spend large sums of money in the process of redesign, but they have chosen outdated designs.
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Do not make a mistake like that because it not only wastes your money, but it also embarrasses you in front of your friends and relatives. If your kitchen is not that big, then we recommend best kitchen paint colors with light colors. Moreover, the color of kitchen cabinets is also a crucial thing. Lighter colors will give the impression of spacious to your kitchen. If you have a big kitchen, then you can try a few things. Dark colors and cabinets will look elegant in your kitchen. But, you can experiment with a large kitchen. Generally, people have an average-sized kitchen, so that is the color of light that they should choose because it will look trendy and stylish. You should check the online kitchen cabinets, as you will find many variations on the internet rather than in the actual store. There are four to five things you need to check when buying kitchen cabinets.
You can easily find various options best kitchen paint colors in kitchen cabinets. You can get special kitchen cabinets to suit your needs. Special kitchen cabinets will help you reduce your kitchen mess easily. You can choose from a wide selection of slabs and shakers. You can easily give a new look to the kitchen at an affordable price. If you want to install flat and smooth cabinet doors without bevel or detail, then you can choose the plate. In fact, the design shaker is slightly different from the slab. At the shaker door, you will find other square plates right inside the original slab. This will give textures and unique designs to the cabinets. For more information, you can browse a number of online stores.
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Ready, get set, shop! The Body Shop saves us from the holiday stress by giving us a super delightful treat - an early pre-holiday sale, which started yesterday (September 28 to October 25) in all branches nationwide!
Let's all take a look at the beauty buffet they have prepared for us! Your favorite fragrances, body butters, shower gels, hair care, and makeup products are up for grabs at super discounted prices.
Enjoy a buffet of sale items at Buy 1 at 20% off, Buy 2 at 30% off, Buy 3 at 40% off and Buy 4 at 50% off. So the more items you buy, the bigger the discount you'll get!
Giant bottles of their shower gels in best-selling scents like Strawberry, Satsuma, Moringa, and Olive are on sale at a standard discount of 40% off (even if you just buy 1 bottle). This is the perfect time to stock up!
Hard to find variants of fruity body butters such as Blueberry and Peach (which only pops out during special sales like this), plus tangy ones like Pink Grapefruit and Sweet Lemon are included in the sale! Highly moisturizing Vitamin E and Aloe Body Butters are also available.
And of course, let's not forget the Chocomania range of products, which was released earlier this year (for Valentine's Day). Check out my review of the Chocomania Body Butter here.
The entire Peach range is also on sale, including the Shower Gel, Body Lotion, Body Butter, and Body Mist. (This one is different from their Vineyard Peach range.) The Pomegranate Shower Gel and Body Polish smells nice and looks so festive in a deep shade of red!
The Body Shop's fragrances are also on sale! You can now collect the entire range of their Dreams Unlimited, White Musk Libertine, and/or Love Etc... range. Remember: the more you buy, the bigger the discount!
Various makeup products like foundation, eyeshadow, mascara, and lipgloss are also included in the sale.
Remember the Delipcious range of lipsticks and tinted lip balms? They're lippies that are made entirely from 100% food grade ingredients, and are now on sale at 70% off - a little over P200.00 a pop!
The entire Earth Lovers Shower Gel range and the amazing Body Butter Duo are also on sale!
Let's not forget their Rainforest Hair Care range - find your match as they have shampoos, conditioners, and hair butters for normal, dry, oily, and colored hair.
Here are some great skincare finds from their Vitamin E, Nutriganics, Aloe, Vitamin C, and Wise Woman range. Let's not forget the Chamomile Waterproof Eye Make-up Remover as a handy tool to remove stubborn mascara - no tugging required!
Something for the men in our lives - the Maca Root range of products are also on sale.
The ones that started it all - the Originals range! Check out my review of the Banana Conditioner here.
Wake up to a refreshing start with the Satsuma range! I love how zesty and energizing the scent of this range is. The Satsuma Body Polish and Satsuma Body Butter are must tries! If the scent fails to wake you up and make you smile in your morning shower, I don't know what else will.
If you're more of the tangy Pink Grapefruit type, you'll be delighted to know that the Pink Grapefruit Body Scrub and Pink Grapefruit Body Butter are also included in the sale. Grab both to experience fruity bliss!
Posh gift sets from their core fruity range and their fragrance sets are also on sale at 30% off!
Watch out for the weekly weekday specials, too. From Monday to Wednesday, Buy 1 and get the next item at 70% off on these items:
- Week 1 (October 1-3)- Gifts and Home Fragrance
- Week 2 (October 8-10)- Makeup and Skincare
- Week 3 (October 15-17)- Fragrance & Men's Items
- Week 4 (October 22-24)- Bath & Body Accessories
So much nice stuff to buy! It was so hard to choose which ones to get because I wanted them all! After much deliberation, I ended up getting the Rainforest Radiance Shampoo (P695.00), Conditioner (P695.00), and Detangling Spray (P750.00) for colored hair. Yes, I'm vain with my hair like that!
If these items weren't on sale, all these would have costed P2,140.00, but since I got 3 items, the entire bill was slashed 40% off = P1,284.00! Big savings, indeed!
The Rainforest range of hair care products is free from silicone, sulfates, colorants, and parabens, so they're absolutely gentle both for our hair and for marine life (as the water that goes down the drain when we shower goes to the bodies of water where aquatic creatures thrive). I'm so excited to try these out!
Aside from the Rainforest Radiance range which I picked out from the sale, The Body Shop was also super nice to include these in my loot! I've been using my favorite product from the All-In-One Makeup range - the All-In-One Face Base in 035 for almost 2 months now, and now I have a backup for when it runs out! ♥ The All-In-One Cheek Colour in 05 Bubblegum in a natural pink shade is absolutely perfect for everyday wear. This is the exact shade I would pick out among the 6 available shades. (The sweet people behind The Body Shop really know me well!) Last is the Vineyard Peach Body Lotion - smells like ripe, juicy, succulent peaches - just like the real thing! Thank you so much for these, The Body Shop!
Run to your nearest The Body Shop store to get the first dibs on their sale items! Bring your friends along so you could share the discount - the more the merrier! Don't say I didn't warn you when you walk out the store with bags full of beauty goodies. Now that's Christmas shopping made easy for you (and your wallet)!


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COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) today announced the appointment of Tipp City resident Justin J. Trevino, M.D., as assistant medical director.
He joins medical director Mark Hurst, M.D. on the cabinet-level agency's hospital services executive leadership team.
"Dr. Trevino brings a level of expertise that will provide immeasurable benefits to Ohioans seeking treatment for a mental illness or addiction," said OhioMHAS Director Tracy Plouck. "We're thrilled that he is joining our hospital leadership team and look forward to his contributions."
Dr. Trevino has worked in the fields of psychiatry and addictions for 25 years, providing service in both clinical and administrative roles. He is licensed by the State Medical Board of Ohio and certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in both General Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry. Dr. Trevino currently serves as chief clinical officer – director of clinical services at Twin Valley Behavioral Healthcare in Columbus — a position he will continue to hold on a part-time basis. In his new role, Dr. Trevino will split time between the hospital and OhioMHAS' central office, providing oversight and policy recommendations on everything from hospital safety and electronic health records development to community mental health and addiction treatment services.
"Dr. Trevino's rich experience in psychiatry and addiction psychiatry along with his personal commitment to up-to-date and compassionate treatment will serve the patients, families and communities affected by mental illness and addictions in our state very well," said Dr. Hurst.
Dr. Trevino is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and was recognized as an Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment (IDDT) Champion by the Ohio Substance Abuse and Mental Illness Coordinating Center of Excellence in 2007. He is an adjunct professor for The Ohio State University Department of Psychiatry and a Clinical Associate Professor for the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry.
A lifelong resident of Ohio, Dr. Trevino earned a bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Trinity University and graduated medical school from Wright State University's Boonshoft School of Medicine in Dayton. He trained as a resident in psychiatry at the Institute of Living Hospital in Hartford, Conn. for two years, and completed residency training in the Wright State University Department of Psychiatry Residency Program.


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Pedagogy B: Secondary Mathematics
Pedagogy is the flexible application of learning theories in problem-solving contexts. Pedagogical knowledge includes understanding and applying learning theories; developing subject matter expertise; implementing general and discipline-specific instructional strategies and practices; developing, analyzing and modifying curriculum; assessing outcomes of learning; and developing professional self-efficacy, collegiality and community to address problems of practice. In these pedagogy courses, candidates build an understanding of the importance of planning, instruction, assessment and reflection as necessary elements in the teaching and learning cycle.
Candidates design and teach a balanced and clearly aligned standards-based lesson with a progression of tasks that build on each other to promote an understanding of the designated mathematical concepts and procedures. The learning tasks are justified by the candidate's explanation of their appropriateness for the students with references to relevant research and/or learning theory. The learning tasks and materials draw upon students' academic development, social/emotional development and experiences to help students reach the standards/learning objectives. Included in this lesson, candidates will create a set of assessments that provide evidence of learning relative to the standards being taught. Candidates will demonstrate a deeper analysis of student understanding by producing an analysis of student work as a whole class and more extensive analysis of three individual students that represents gifted (high achiever), special needs and ELL subgroups within the classroom. The MAT candidate teaches a lesson using strategies to promote intellectual engagement that offers opportunities for students to develop an understanding of mathematical concepts, procedures and reasoning.


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I have people in my life who don't like people. God wants us to love one another, so there's a challenge here. My mission is to help the hurt. How do I listen to all the pain? I listen, but I don't take it with me. It's nothing personal.
When it is personal is when I have the choice of allowing myself to be hurt, or letting it go. When people are hurt, they tend to hurt whoever is nearby. Past experiences have taught them a reliable outcome. Show them different.
There is a page on Facebook that I absolutely love. It feeds the thinker in me, which to most people is my greatest flaw. Thank you for feeding me The Minds Journal. This is a picture they posted this morning and I couldn't stop staring at it. I have seen similar sayings, but the photo is so dramatic I had to share it here.
When I first got sober, the most difficult part was being able to feel everything. I didn't have the alcohol to numb the pain anymore, so the feelings were intense. It has taken time to manage those emotions and I still don't have it where it needs to be some days. I have been accused of being a cold b****, but I see the opposite.
When I allow someone to hurt me, my first response is to back away from them. Doing that would ensure I have a safe and somewhat boring life. It works better for me to take the pain as a lesson learned, and move forward, even if it's alone.
There is going to be pain and misunderstanding in any relationship. That is part of caring. The pain puts a fork in the road and I choose which way to go on the path. Moving backwards has never served me well, so forward it is.
The good of the relationship needs to outweigh the bad. I have expectations for myself and those flow over into my relationships. I treat people the way I would like to be treated. I'm not willing to lower my expectations to stay. A wound cannot heal if you keep touching it. Let go of the pain in your life even if it's disguised as a person you love.
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Children's Hope Alliance strives to make a difference in the lives of children and families throughout North Carolina. And as the needs of children and families become greater during tough economic times, we are driven to grow in order to meet their needs.
We recognize that a comprehensive provider with a vast array of services is the best solution for children and families today. This model ensures consistency of quality care and more options available to families in need. Children's Hope Alliance is committed to being a Critical Access Behavioral Health Agency (CABHA) that provides comprehensive, managed care to children and families. This array of services model includes an extensive expansion of community based/outreach services.


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A Response from the NAGC
In my last post, I discussed the ongoing debate within the
concerning statements made by Dr. Paula Olszewski-Kubilius both
prior to and after becoming the president of the NAGC. Since that time, the
NAGC and Dr. Olszewski-Kubilius have both responded with
written statements here and here . U.S.
It was noted in one of the responses that statements were being conflated on certain gifted blogs. To make sure my readers are clear, I delineated three separate writings: 1) a monograph co-authored by Paula Olszewski-Kubilius and first published in January of 2011, 2) an article in Compass Points – "Taking a Bold Step", also by Paula Olszewski-Kubilius sent to members in November 2011, and 3) an article in the Spring 2011 issue of Gifted Child Quarterly (not addressed in the responses).
The NAGC, in their response, also mentioned their position paper, Redefining Giftedness for a New Century: Shifting the Paradigm found here , as the official position of the organization which this blog did not address. Readers will have to discern what they will from the statements by the NAGC. I will take them at face value at the present time that remarks made by Paula Olszewski-Kubilius reflect her own personal opinions and not the official current position of the NAGC.
I would like to point out that I have great respect for the work Dr. Olszewski-Kubilius has done at Northwestern University and her dedication to their Center for Talent Development (take a look here). I applaud her courage for starting the conversation about talent development. I have spent the last couple weeks researching her writings and have learned much about her philosophy. Although I don't agree with all the conclusions to which she has come, there can be no doubt about her sincerity in helping children develop to their full potential.
In my next post, I will discuss my interpretation of the differences of opinion between giftedness and talent development. For the record, I think both should play a role in the identification of and the delivery of services to gifted children rather than having one replace the other.
Other blogs have also commented on this situation.:
The blog Gas Station Without Pumps has a good post on the Rethinking Giftedness monograph, entitled "What is Giftedness?" found here .
From Asynchronous Scholars' Fund, "Shifting the Paradigm: Asynchrony and the High-Potential Child" found here is another response to the NAGC.


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What is Razor Template System?Razor Template System is a powerful template system to convert inputted files (or manual data objects) into other formats based on templates. Currently the following input file types are supported:
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What can you do with it?Razor Template System is used to easily convert input files such as CSV and XML or a your own data model to output types defined by yourself. It is not made for converting large files (a CSV with many thousands of rows) because the data must stay in memory until it is processed and written to the template. Razor Template System is made for converting XML files to other needed formats or converting each CSV row in a set of XML tags. There is currently no limitation to the output file types, because you can define the file structure and layout by yourself in the template. The input files are currently limited to CSV and XML. Take a look at the official Documentation for more information.
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If you bundle your cable, Internet and phone services, there's a good chance you're going to save money. Buy in bulk at a warehouse and you'll get more bang for your buck. In most cases, bundling is a smart choice. However, bundling dental and medical coverage doesn't save you money. Standalone dental does. It also gives you better service and coverage.
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I am a baseball fan who loves playing table
top baseball games. I enjoy replaying entire baseball
seasons. So far, I have replayed the 1959 Dodgers, 1961
Angels and 1962 Mets. Currently, I am replaying the 1965
Dodgers season. I spend my free time researching information
on past baseball seasons through books and the internet. I
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We picked up a package of brown paper eggs
at our local craft store for a dollar.
I thought they would be pretty with some
decoupaged napkins from our decorative napkin stash!
Oh, you mean you don't collect pretty paper napkins and tissue paper
whenever you're at a party? Ummm...I might have a paper obsession!
Shhh...I have a drawer in my art studio filled with these.
We mixed up some water and white Elmer's School Glue
then painted each egg with a generous layer of glue water
(you could also use Mod Podge)
Add torn (or cut) bits of paper napkin or tissue paper.
Paint another layer of glue mixture on top (gently!) to seal it.
Keep adding bits and pieces until your egg is all covered.
Note: Secret trick for working with decorative paper napkins =
They always have three layers of paper --
you need to peel off the two white layers and just
work with the top printed layer - it will be very thin and delicate.
This is what I use in my own mixed-media work with Mod Podge.
If we had painted the brown eggs white,
the napkin colors and patterns would have been brighter
but I liked the muted colors.
"C" even made one with "stripes" by adding the tissue layers in strips.
Fancy eggs for our easter basket.
Happy Spring Crafting!
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At the International Center for Culinary Arts (ICCA) Dubai, Gelato will be served! On March 4, Carpigiani Gelato University, the most famous International School for Gelato artisans, has organized the special event "Gelato in Fine dining" reserved for chefs and pastry chefs who want to learn the art of gelato and add a little extra magic to their menu. From 10.00 to 16.00 the advanced course with gelato instructor Cristian Bonfiglioli who will explain the secrets of gourmet gelato and propose ideas for ceremonies, events and banquets. At 16.30 the ICCA classroom will be followed by a guided tasting of haute cuisine dishes that all have a special touch of gelato.
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How to Setup Direct Access on Windows Server 2008 and Windows 7
What's your main goal this year? Let me guess… is it increasing productivity, while at the same time saving your company some time and money?
Well, you're not alone. These days, the main goal for many businesses is increasing productivity and having a mobile workforce that can access information instantly, saving valuable resources. Internal employees and external clients need accurate up-to-date information, even when they are on the go.
If your network is running Windows Server 2008 R2 and your clients are using Windows 7 you can take advantage of Direct Access to connect your mobile workforce.
Direct Access has many advantages over Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and is meant to be a VPN replacement. With Direct Access the connection between the client computer and the company Intranet is as seamless as using the Internet, while at the same time being more secure than a VPN. P
lus your clients won't have to worry about authentication and the several steps involved with establishing a VPN connection or dealing with the hassles of re-establishing a connection if the VPN is lost. Going through a VPN can also slow down Internet connections, so that is another advantage of using Direct Access instead of a VPN.
In spite of Direct Access creating a seamless connection on the client side, you as the administrator will have some work to do, to get Direct Access installed and configured correctly. But it is well worth the effort because not only is client productivity increased, network security is increased as well.
Direct Access creates a bi-directional connection which allows you to update client computers behind the scenes, whenever they are connected to the Internet. This means that you can install software updates and other security patches without the client actually being connected to the company Intranet.
If you truly want to understand how Direct Access works Microsoft suggests you familiarize yourself and understand:
- TCP/IP architecture,
- IPv6 addressing,
- IPv6 forwarding and routing,
- IPv6 transition technologies,
- how Internet Protocol security (IPsec) protocols work to protect network traffic,
- and how to create a public key infrastructure (PKI) with Active Directory Certificate Service (AD CS).
In this article I will touch on all these subjects but I won't go in depth; consider this your introduction to Direct Access.
If you would like to use Direct Access on your network you will need a minimum of a direct access server running Windows Server 2008 R2 with two network adapters, one for the Internet and one for the Intranet. This server needs to be a member of an Active Directory Domain Services domain.
The Direct Access server also needs at least two IPv4 addresses assigned to the network adapter. Client computers need to be running Windows 7 Enterprise or Ultimate and be members of the AD DS domain. There needs to be at least one domain controller and one DNS server. You will also need a public key infrastructure (PKI) to issue certificates.
According to Microsoft the steps below can be used to create a Direct Access compatible network.
Steps For Setting Up A Direct Access Network
- Windows Server 2008 R2 needs to be installed on a server with two network adapters.
- Join the server to the AD DS server.
- Install a computer certificate for IPsec authentication.
- Configure the direct access server so one adapter is connected to the Internet and one adapter is connected to the Intranet. If your network does not have IPv6 connectivity enable both adapters and make sure their IPv4 Addresses are configured. This is necessary so that the Direct Access server can use automatic configuration.
- Verify open ports and protocols in firewall exceptions.
- The Direct Access server will need at least two consecutive, public static IPv4 addresses that are externally resolvable through DNS.
- Enable IPv6.
- Create a group security policy in Active Directory and add the client computer accounts.
- If the Direct Access server is also the network location server, install the IIS server role on the Direct Access server.
- Designate one of the server network adapters as the Internet-facing interface. That interface will require two consecutive, public IPv4 addresses. Both IPv4 addresses must be assigned to the same interface.
- On the Direct Access server, ensure the Internet-facing interface is configured to be either a "Public" or a "Private" interface (depending on your network design) and the intranet interfaces are configured to be "Domain" interfaces.
Installing the Direct Access Management Console
Once you have your network setup, you will need to install the Direct Access Management Console Feature.
In order to install the Direct Access Management Console use the Add Feature Wizard in Server Manager. Once the snap-in is installed you can run it by going to Administrative Tools and clicking on Direct Access Management.
The management console simplifies configuration of Direct Access with a four step wizard. In order to configure Direct Access click on setup and run the wizard. When you are finished going through the wizard you can save the settings as a script file or apply it to the Direct Access Server.
The Wizard will guide you through each step in configuring Direct Access. You will not be able to move on to another step until the previous step is configured. In the first step you will identify the client computers by selecting their security groups. Which you should already have created.
During the next step you enter information about which server connects to the Internet and which one connects to the Intranet. There is also information about whether you are using native IPv6 or tunneling with IPv4. You also have the option of using smart cards for added remote client security.
The second part of Step 2 is selecting which certificates you will be using. Direct Access requires PKI so you will need to set up a root certificate which will be used by clients during IPsec authentication and certificate for HTTPS connectivity.
Step 3 is configuring the infrastructure servers. A network location needs to be configured so the clients will know if they are inside or outside the Intranet. A certificate also has to be associated with that server.
Another part of step 3 is configuring name resolution policy tables these are used to tell the client how to access certain infrastructure servers of the network according to the DNS of the servers.
An optional setting in step 3 is setting up remote client management but you will probably want to set it up because managing remote clients is one of the advantages of Direct Access.
Step 4 can add or limit connectivity to certain machines using authentication with IPsec.
Once you are done with your configuration you can save it and work on it later or save the settings in a script file. You will also get a report of your configuration settings that you can double check before you apply them. Once you hit Apply the wizard configures Direct Access and builds group policy objects.
Advantages of Using Direct Access
The advantages of using Direct Access are many. From improved management of remote users to IT simplification and cost reduction. This flexibility in remote user management enables you to keep security and health policies up to date.
Using IPv6 and IPsec makes authentication and encryption easier and faster. Access Control is also simplified because you can configure which Intranet resources users have access to. Also, control of whether Internet traffic goes through the Intranet or not, keeping the two separate can save on resources and increase speed.
If your network has the capability to run Direct Access, the effort of setting it up will save you valuable time in the long run.
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TRAINING: I train every day at American Top Team. I'm not working on anything too specific; I'm working every day to improve myself as a true mixed martial artist.
When and why did you start training for fighting? She started karate at 7 years old. Then she started boxing and training jiu-jitsu as a teenager. She made her pro MMA debut at 19. Her mother put her in karate because she was always full of energy and she wanted to do something useful with it.
What ranks and titles have you held? UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion, Black belt in jiu-jitsu, brown belt in judo. Naga World Champ in her weight and Absolute, Pan American Jiu-Jitsu Championship Gold, Mundials Jiu-Jitsu Gold, Brazilian State Jiu-Jitsu Champion
Do you have any heroes? Cain Velasquez and my uncle, Jose Alvis
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It's a dream come true.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? She was studying Physical Education but is pursuing her dream and moved to the USA to train full time
What was your job before you started fighting? Never worked. Training is her work
Specific accomplishments in pro competition? She has ended all her fights by KO or submission, three of them in the first 30 seconds.
Favorite grappling technique: Mata Leao (Rear naked choke)
Favorite Striking technique: Boxing Combination
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As a teacher I have never been comfortable using the phrases "good girl" or "good boy". These descriptions seem to indicate that a child is "good" when he or she complies with an adult's wishes. The flip side is that we can then infer that the child is "bad" when not doing what an adult wants him or her to do. Semantic fussiness, I know, but it has always rubbed me the wrong way when I hear an adult tell a child she is a "good girl".
I prefer to praise the specific behaviours that I want to encourage in children, so I aim to say things such as "wow, great work using those finger spaces today" or "thanks for listening so well at the carpet" or "good job tidying up the painting materials". I find that children generally respond quite well to this sort of specific positive feedback, and it is not tied to their inherent worth as a human being, girl or boy (yes, yes, my equity training tells me that I must insist that gender is a social construct, but that's a whole other blog post to come, in which the mountain of pink clothing in my daughter's closet shall be discussed).
A woman at the community centre met Willow and asked me, as many others have asked in recent weeks, "Is she a good baby"? My answer was a resounding "Yes!! Of course she is!"
Let's be clear: In my eyes Willow is perfect. She's a miracle. She is my greatest teacher. She's a joy to behold and cherish and she makes me a better person by her very existence. She makes this world a better place and I am so thankful to be blessed with her in my life when so many are denied this very joy. Of COURSE she is "good". She is better than good… She is amazing.
The woman, like so many before her, went on with her line of questioning, unsatisfied with my answer that I have a "good" baby: "Oh, so she sleeps through the night, then?" Well, if you call a two hour stretch comprised of 45-60 minutes of actual sleep bookended by 60-75 minutes of quiet bleating noises (lovingly coined her "barnyard noises") between feedings "sleeping through the night" then the answer is "yes". Otherwise, like many babies her age, no, she is not sleeping for 8 hours straight. Does having a tiny tummy that needs food every few hours at night make her a "bad baby"? I certainly hope not. No more than my needing insulin and food at regular intervals makes me a "bad" adult.
I told the woman that Willow sleeps for a few hours at a time and that I am doing well with bits and pieces of sleep. The woman looked at me apologetically. "Oh… It must be so hard", she said, shaking her head. "It's all good", I replied. And it IS all good. I was not just being polite. The human body is incredibly amazing. Humans can adapt to extreme situations, including sleep disruption, sleep deprivation… And we not only survive but thrive. Yes, I am often tired. Most parents of newborns are tired. BUT I chose the job of motherhood very deliberately and have been preparing for it for many years. I will happily trade sleep for the bundle of love nursing at my breast as I type this. The best part is that my new "boss" lets me nap on the job now and again, so while I lack long uninterrupted stretches of sleep I certainly get nice tiny chunks of sleep that allow my brain and body to sufficiently rest and recover.
The woman pressed on, "Well if she's a good baby she doesn't cry then, at least… right?" Well… She cries when I change her, she cries when I put her hat on, she cries when she is hungry, wet, gassy, hot, cold, bored, overstimulated, when the car comes to a stoplight, when the cat decides to stop purring by her ear, when the bath water stops running… But so do many other babies. Crying is how babies communicate with us and let us know what they are thinking and feeling. If I thought that crying to tell me that she needs a diaper change made her a "bad baby" then maybe I should have researched this a bit more before choosing to become a parent. I am indeed lucky that I don't have a constantly screaming colicky baby, but even if I did… she would not be "bad".
When Willow was sick for the first few weeks of her life she was a model "good baby" by the standards of the community centre woman as well as many others. She slept as long as we'd let her, and would have easily slept "through the night", albeit with dire health consequences. She had to be woken and force fed with a syringe every few hours in order to stay alive. She had zero interest in eating and lacked the energy to suck at a breast or bottle. The doctors could not do an eye exam because she refused to open her eyes. She didn't communicate by crying because she didn't have the energy to cry. Apparently she was a "dream baby" since she was quiet and didn't "bother" us. Heck, we didn't even really have to change her diapers that often since she was dehydrated and not eating enough to produce an adequate amount of urine or stool…
I am so thankful for the dirty and wet diapers that demonstrate how healthy my daughter is now. I am thankful for the nighttime barnyard noises that let me know she is digesting her food. I am thankful for the screams I hear and the kick/punch combo I see when the kitten knocks a toy off the table that was being intensely stared at, as this demonstrates adequate reflexes and normal visual, auditory and brain development. I am thankful that my baby now wakes ME up when she needs food with a hearty cry, instead of me living with multiple alarms set, constantly pumping milk and preparing formula, forcing her to stay awake and forcing her to eat one mL at a time. I can laugh when an "incident" has me changing my clothes and her clothes for the fourth time in a day.
Is it hard to be a new mother? Absolutely. Do I resent my baby or my role as a mommy? Not a chance. Would I consider my child to be a "bad" baby, even if she never slept and screamed around the clock? Nope. She'd still be a perfect and cherished gift… no less wanted, no less loved. You don't wait this long for a miracle and then ask to send it back.
Willow Bean, you are loved beyond measure. Always remember that.
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These pieces were created by a group of Japanese model makers and are on display at the Kotobukiya showroom in Tokyo's geek district, Akihabara.
They serve as a reminder of not only what talented modellers can make, but all that was lost when George Lucas traded miniature X-wings for green screens.
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Washington (CNN) – Can legendary NBA basketball coach Phil Jackson teach Congress a thing or two about teamwork? A certain basketball aficionado seems to think so.
At a White House event Monday, President Obama asked Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson for a little help on the teamwork front. He described Jackson, who coached the Lakers to the 2009 NBA championship, as the "Zen master."
"I was hoping that, coach, you were going to bring some books for Republicans and Democrats in Congress, maybe to get them to start playing like a team together," said Obama, an avid basketball player. "Coach is famous for passing out books and helping people get the job done."
Jackson is known for giving his players books to read before they travel for away games. Last week, as the Lakers prepared to spend eight games away from home, Jackson handed out Obama's "Dreams from My Father" and his own book "Sacred Hoops," among a handful of other titles to his players, the Los Angeles Times reported.
Small, practically not noteworthy and subtle – yet notice how he always makes it appear as "republicans" have to be named first as if they are the worst. Democrats will rush and say they are of course the worst, however it wasn't republicans who shut out democrats after the committee hearings, not the republicans who denied even any slight amendment that might have been a bipartisan effort, or republicans making deals with Landrieu, Nelson and the labor unions. So, it appears that Obama will or is intentionally missing anything out of Brown's win and will continue to forge ahead as if all his problems are because of republicans. Oh what hopes and dreams we had for him and how quickly they have gone up in a puff of smoke.
Here's a suggestion in getting them to work together, President Obama. Actually listen to the Republicans and don't ignore everyone of their suggestions by being partisan like you have been doing.
Ladies and gentlemen, the President of the U.S.....seeking advice on working as a team from a NBA coach. Wow. When the pres starts seeking advice from a NBA coach, that means he is clueless as a leader.
Does it seem like Obama is just more interested in meeting celebrities and sports stars then actually leading? So excited we have another winner in office.
Even Phil Jackson can't help the Republicans learn to play well with the others in DC...the Republicans have said they want our country fail so they can be the next "great white hope".
As a Los Angeles resident and Obama supporter, this is a great article to read.
Thanks CNN.
Uhhh maybe he called him that because it's his known nickname in the NBA? Clearly whoever wrote this article doesn't watch basketball.
Next book-"How to be a One Term President by Ramming Socialism Down the Throats of Americans".
Now there is one thing we can say about this President: he HAS united a lot of us...in opposition to his flaccid diplomacy, massive tax & spend economics, and Cap & Trade madness!
Just to make it clear, Phil Jackson has long been known as the Zen Master, and it's not something that Obama himself coined, which is what I feel like the article title and content implies.
this isn't a real story. phil jackson has been known as the "zen master" ever since he was a coach in chicago. obama was just a big enough fan to know that. it isn't a new nickname.
So this is how OBOMBa handles the economy. Partying with his mates. He is useless, and does NOT work for the PEOPLE, just for his wanna be buddies.
President Obama has it all wrong! We don't want hand outs. We want opportunity. The opportunity to grow and prosper. We need programs that support the hard working people that have made this country great. We need programs that help individuals start business and grow the economy. We need programs that support those of us willing to work hard educating ourselves to keep competitive in the global market. Get back to the core of this country. Hard work! Not hand outs! The present course will lead only to the demise of this once Great Country. Stop nurturing complacency!
Independents might be a better team than Republicans because they are young, educated and innovated. Republicans consist of a bunch of groucy old men who are still using the playbooks of yester years and don't want to move into the 21st Century.
As a LAKERS fan and an OBAMA fan, this was a nice article away from all the hate, fear and smear-Hopefully the right won't go there on this one, but I have my doubts. If the President sneezes, they're all over it.
It's been Obama and his team (Reid and Pelosi) up there in Washington that's prevented the Republicans and Democrats from playing like a team. No one to blame here on this one but Obama and his administration.
And you Barry are just known as a ZEN DISASTER.
Ya bary, we voted for Brown in Mass because we were mad at Bush and just love you.
One and done and you can go "run some ball" all you want.
What President Obama doesn't realize is that Coach Jackson teaches the Lakers how to play as a team in order to beat the opposition. Obama has forgotten that the Republicans are the opposition. He needs to learn how to play hardball and get his agenda through. He needs to work through his delusion about bi-partisanship. It's clear to anyone with eyes and ears that the Republicans are only interested in one thing: a return to power. They will obstruct anything Obama attempts to do. The sooner Obama understands this, the sooner he can consult Coach Phil on a meaningful strategy for getting the Democrats in Congress to work as a team, instead of bickering among themselves like the petty lobbyist clones that they appear to be.
There is a big difference between Jackson and Obama . . . Jackson is a leader and Obama is only a talker.
CNN you do know EVERYONE calls Phil Jackson the Zen Master.
I feel that President Obama is staying focused on why he wanted to be President of our country, and continues to be creative and positive in his ideas and attitude. His solutions will not be quick fixes. He is trying to appeal to an idealistic American intellect that he hopes exists, even if the media and general public often come off as narrow minded and short-sighted. I continue to trust in and support his goals for our country and the Planet.
Thats right Barack lets get you some help in sports....
Lets make sure you pick your NCAA brackets correctly again....
Cant run a country but sure can shoot the rock, play ball, shoot hoops, watch sports, be concerned about all the junk in the media but NOT spend the time worried or concerned about the country...
Great President.... maybe we should give him a leave of absence and make sure he has time to pick his brackets...
obama ha been a president for a year and still doesn't know the word "teamwork"? so pathetic!
wow.... obama informs us of something that has been known by basketball fans for years..... your a little late superstar....
A good coach fires even good players who don't contribute to teamwork. Does Obama now plan to force Pelosi, Reid, Rangle, Waxman, Kerry, and Murtha from their leadership posts, or is this just another empty speech?


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