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Washington (CNN) - With GOP infighting reaching a crescendo after the latest string of off-message comments from Republican National Committee chairman Michael Steele, the man who narrowly lost to Steele in last year's contentious race for the chairmanship is re-emerging ahead of an important RNC gathering later this month.
Katon Dawson, the former South Carolina Republican Party chairman who lost to Steele by just 14 votes in last February's RNC election, will travel to the committee's Winter Meeting in Hawaii on Jan. 25 in the place of Karen Floyd, the current South Carolina GOP chairwoman. Floyd asked Dawson to make the trip in her stead because the RNC confab conflicts with a Republican gubernatorial debate in South Carolina.
Dawson told CNN he is "thrilled" to travel to the Winter Meeting in Honolulu so he can re-connect with "a lot of really good friends and associates" on the committee. Since coming up short in the RNC race, Dawson - who helmed the South Carolina GOP for seven years - has been running his Columbia-based auto parts business. He also recently started Dawson Public Affairs, a political consulting firm.
Though the trip raises suspicions that he could be maneuvering behind the scenes to replace Steele in the next chairman's race, Dawson said it would be "unfortunate" for political observers to read too much into the excursion.
"I certainly understand how someone would see it that way, but that is not the intent of why I am going," he said. "I am going to reconnect wth my Republican colleagues around the country. I am as engaged as I was when I was state party chairman and when I was running for national chairman."
But pressed on whether he wants another shot at running the party, Dawson would not rule it out. "I am 53 years young, and I have done politics all my life," he said. "I have learned to never to close or open any doors at any point, so it would be hard to answer that question."
Dawson also offered a mix of praise and criticism for Steele, saying he has been "very supportive" of the current chairman. "I have respectfully declined to make some public comments because our leadership styles are very different," he said.
Steele has been under fire this week for predicting that Republicans will not take back the House this November, a remark that angered party strategists on Capitol Hill. Dawson said he understood that Steele was trying to set appropriate expectations, but added that he would have expressed himself differently.
"Michael Steele does have a different style, whether it's offensive or to be applaued," he said. "Would have I have said it? Probably not. But what I will say is political parties are judged by wins and loses and setting expectations. And you have to very careful about what expectations you set."
Dawson said Republicans "will come very close to taking a majority" this fall.
Gotta love it! Have at it. Use some of that hate you have so much of to destroy each other. The gop will never learn. Just say NO to them and their lunacy!
Now we will get to see the real face of the republican party,a redneck hillbilly from a confederate state,whose parents werent sure if it was a girl or a boy when it was born.Lets see if wearing a stars and bars suit gets the GOP gang all excited.hahaha
"will come very close to taking a majority"
So GOPers believe, or at least they say they believe, that 2010 will be a repeat of 1994, but what if it's more like 2004 in reverse? That was the year that Democrats were convinced that they would take back the White House. In the end Bush won and Democrats had to wait 4 years for their next chance.
I have no idea what's going to happen in this year's elections (no one does), but what if GOPers' expectations are not met? What if they don't get their much-hoped victory? I don't think that these people, who've grown creepily fond of the word "bloodbath", have it in them to do what liberals did and just wait.
Steele is a bit of a loose cannon, but he is no nuttier than most Republicans in Congress. His sin is that he is too much of an individualist. He says what he thinks at least part of the time.
He doesn't think the Party will win enough seats in the House to have a majority in 2011. However, The Party Line is to predict that there is a boiling pot of resentment among voters which will sweep the Party back into power.
If you are a member of The Party, you must believe what you are told to believe and say what you are told to say. Otherwise, The Party turns on you like a pack of hyenas. A Good Party Member does not think for himself, of course. All members of The Party are Rugged Individualists, and all of The Party's Rugged Individualists must speak alike, think alike, vote alike, and predict alike. When The Party says be silent, you must be silent. When The Party says to be filled with righteous wrath, then you splutter with angry indignation. When The Party says, "Deficits don't matter" then deficits do not matter to you. When The Party says, "We are mortgaging our childrens' futures" then you weep for your children.
Next week, I predict that all Republican members of the House and Senate will be goose-stepping around the Capitol Building in a "Freedom Parade."
George Orwell, why did you die so young? There is another book waiting to be written. You left us too soon. (If you don't understand, google it.)
CNN where is the story on Jonathan Gruber – more Obama Healthcare corruption.
A South Carolina Republican? That's become synonymous with Wingnut. See: Mark Sanford, Jim DeMint, Joe Wilson et al. Dawson will make a great representative for the Wingnut party.
Watch your back Mike. I sense a palace coup coming.
Bye bye, Michael Steele.
Michael Steele will suffer the most embarrassing blow of his political life when he is soon to be replaced and he did it to himself. Steele has said some of the most unwarranted ugliest things about our President which further distanced Obama supporters from the Republican Party. When they fire him, I wonder if he'll file charges against the Republican Party, if so Steele won't get much support.
It's as simple as this: The Old White Men (GOP) no longer need a black face to represent them as they feel they have hurt President Obama (whateva to that). Steele's time (as ALL black people new) is up. They are about to throw him out in the pasture where I personally feel he belongs. Michael Steele was a moderate, How the heck did he become such an extreme conservative over night. Well, the Party of schemes and scams convinced his dumb arse to do it. He is about to get what he deserves, and not too soon either. I lost respect for him when he bowed down to Rush Dumbo, and when he started talking all that Hip-Hop nonsense... Micheal, one thing you better remember, you will never be able to kiss enough arse to be in the GOP... And why would you even want...
from south carolina?????????enough said.........keep the infighting repugnants, your image is already tarnished and below a snake's a$$
Steele better wear a bullet-proof vest. Republicans are not the brightest bunch. NO telling who will stab you first before "Happy Hour" even begins. LOL.
A rich old white guy. He should be in there to show how the gop is in favor of diversifying it's brand. It he puts on a tinfoil hat with tea bags hanging from it and tea bags the fux news ayatollahs he is a shoe in to replace steele. Then the republicons can all blame their problems on incompetent affirmative action blacks.
Hey, Republicans: Go to OZ and find somebody with a brain, a heart, a new robot and the like. Check back with us later – like 2050 or out there!
Just what this country needs - a white SC Republican with no morals heading up the party as it swallows itself by the tail.
Self-destruction 101 – when it ain't working, make it worse with another SC Nutjob.
Oh good grief LOL, Dawson is from that bastion of intolerance South Carolina. Just when you think the GOP couldn't get any sillier, out pops another clown from South Carolina.
"who helmed the South Carolina GOP for seven years"
Now there's a " Good Old Boy " Funny the GOP would pick their leader from the dumbest state in the country.
He needs to take Michael Steel's job. This man is a clown, and I don't care if he is the first African American chairman. He puts his foot in his mouth everytime he opens that trap. He's a clown of the worst kind, one that thinks he's knows everything. He knows diddley squat–nada.
Bring back the brains, this idiot is done.
Well, let's see how long before Mr. Steele will be saying goood byeee.
I feel so sorry for him that he couldn't see through this bunch that hey were only using him. (bro).
May be he will think before putting his race down again, he need to learn not to see color, and strive to be the Man our President is. He may learn a thing or two about being an american of subtance.
When it is inside the democratic party, it is called by the media a "primary", when it is in the republican party it is called "chaos" and similar things (remember we are still a democracy and the parties are open for people competing, even though our senate is behaving like the supreme soviet!)
Oh, cool ~ another Republican from South Carolina ...this will be fun.
Just what we need. More SC Politicians on national headline.
Wilson the liar
Sandford the cheater
DeMint the clueless
Do we really need any more of them?
Hey CNN, how about a story on the underpants bomber pleading not guilty, when he should be under military control and not lawyered up at Tax payer expense.................you need to report the consequences of Obamas dismantling of Bush policies.
'katon' dawson. another white southerner.
sounds really stupid.
have steele call himself REV. he was a seminarian.
Perfect. Republican Party Chairman from South Carolina, the state that brought us Mark Sanford, Joe "You Lie!" Wilson and Jim DeMint. Lindsey Graham - who was just censured by the party leadership in SC - looks so reasonable by comparison. Way to go, GOP. Why deny your true reactionary instincts?


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What happens when you mash up art with the cool space of Atlanta Tech Village and the new Matterport 3D Showcase three-dimensional viewing experience? Take an interactive virtual tour to discover the unexpected conceived, captured and created by We Get Around Chief Photographer Dan Smigrod.
"When I visualized integrating a performance artist within a virtual tour of Atlanta Tech Village, I immediately recruited Artist-Model-Visual Storyteller Trini Quinn for this project," said Dan. "Trini adds magical, unexpected moments through-out Atlanta Tech Village. Plus, because we only got one-take for each of hundreds of 360º sweeps within the space, Trini needed to nail 'the look' every time."
"What I love about this Art meets Tech project is that we took a medium designed to showcase residential and commercial real estate, for example, and use it in an unexpected and surprising way", says Dan. "Plus, Trini has so many ideas that this was another opportunity to collaborate to create art. Each moment in time was a quick collaboration of the artist-model and photographer."
"When residential and commercial real estate agents, general contractors and architects can engage We Get Around to capture and create Matterport 3D Showcases to help their clients make confident decisions about leasing, buying, building and renovating, I'd love to integrate living art within their spaces too," says Dan. "Living art integrated in a space is such a great way to invite people to discover a property. Take a tour with surprising delighting and fun moments along the way."
"I love fashion and glamour photo shoots and I love capturing and creating Google Street-view like experiences of spaces with the Matterport 3D tech. It just seems obvious to me to mash the two together," says Dan. "And, to be Georgia's 1st Matterport 3D Showcase photographer is icing on the cake."
For fashionistas, here's how Trini describes her four different looks that she created for this art project:
- The Mod Girl
- The Femme Fatale (the high- bun with black top and black chiffon skirt and stilettos)
- The Sweet One (cranberry crop top; pink flower crown and pink pleated long skirt)
- The Fashionable Boss (the first look: with the striped bell skirt and magenta shoes)
Special thanks to:
- Atlanta Tech Village
- Trini Quinn, Model-Actress
- Kaitlin Pruett, Make Up and Hair Artist
- Kate Biddle, Set Assistant
- Beth Drury, Stylist
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Our customer @We_Get_Around created an interactive hide-and-seek Matterport model! http://t.co/E9EvbdYCs0 pic.twitter.com/nbynHRQXu9— Matterport (@Matterport) August 20, 2014
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A native of Virginia Beach, VA, Clarke comes from a family of builders.
His interests in urban design and sustainable development brought him to the Pacific Northwest to pursue a Masters degree in Architecture. With carpentry experience and undergraduate studies in urban planning, his passion for design ranges from the scale of neighborhood planning to the construction and detailing of indoor and outdoor places. Clarke began working with alloy design group in the summer of 2017 and kept in touch as he finished his degree in Oregon. His studies brought him to Eugene, Portland and Vancouver BC. Outside of the office, Clarke enjoys spending time with friends and family, exploring new neighborhoods within the city, soaking up the natural beauty of the region, and finding great live folk and bluegrass music.
B.A. Architecture '03 - University of Washington
Mike is a licensed architect in Washington State, with over 15 years of experience in architecture, design, and construction. The majority of Mike's work has been in Washington, having worked on hundreds of projects in residential, commercial, and industrial markets. Mike studied architecture at the University of Washington, and graduated in 2003. He is interested in all aspects of architectural practice, from negotiating contracts to construction administration, and enjoys business development and building client relationships as well as design.
Mike is active in the community, as a volunteer with the University of Washington, Seattle Parks and Recreation, The Art Institute of Seattle, and others. Aside from the practice of architecture, Mike enjoys his family and friends, music, art, history, language, sports, carpentry, metalwork, and traveling.
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AAS: Architectural Engineering Drafting '15 – NSCC Seattle
Dermot was born and raised in Ireland and has lived in the U.S. for almost 10 years. It was in his home town of Dublin where he first discovered his love for building and architecture, citing the many historical castles, ancient ruins and cathedrals of Ireland as his inspiration. After successfully completing an electrician apprenticeship, he continued to work in the electrical industry for many years. His experience focused mainly on wiring single family homes and residential remodels. Dermot immigrated to the U.S. in '06 and settled in Seattle, where he met his lovely wife and started a family. During this time he began working with a local building contractor, and oversaw many construction projects for single family residences, remodels, and retail developments. Dermot then decided to transition away from construction and pursue an education in architectural and engineering drafting. He now enjoys the challenge of applying his construction and drafting experience into the overall design and implementation of alloy's architectural projects.
an alloy is the combination of distinct elements that creates an aggregate stronger than the sum of its parts. This essential concept guides the way we work. alloy design group is a design firm that believes collaboration is the key to every successful project. With each new opportunity we aim to create architecture that generates a sustainable built environment and inspires creativity.


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I should be asleep.
But I caught a glimpse of the moon the past few nights, and it's been beckoning me to try and capture it in all of its bright and shining brilliance, fully glowing above the lake.
So instead of climbing into bed and snuggling under the sheets, I quietly sneaked out the creaky front door of the cabin, camera in hand in the fullness of 10:44 p.m.
And standing in the chilled sand, crickets and frogs and lapping waves the constant noise against the night, I sort of abandoned what I'd set out to do with capturing the moon, and instead breathed out all of the chaos that's been swirling around in my head these past few weeks, pressing myself into the peaceful night air.
There were no real moments of clarity had out on the moonlit beach concerning the heaviness of life decisions we've been tackling, like G's school options for this year and business moves and standing up for unpopular convictions amid peers and colleagues.
Instead, on that shore, there was just a deep breath of acceptance -- an embracing of the reality that sometimes our lenses don't offer up this crystal clear glimpse of what's right before us.
Sometimes, like with capturing the moon, glimpses of what I think I see are blurred and then, after I've been looking at it for awhile, I step back and blinkblinkblink, mess with the focus and find that what I've been trying to get a good capture of becomes a little clearer with every following experiment of the camera, with each proceeding shot.
There's clarity brewing in the time it takes to get a clearer glimpse, in the learning that accompanies it.


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On March 1st every year, the Welsh nation celebrates their Patron Saint, David, (Dewi Sant) with singing, Welsh foods and "Hiraeth", the untranslatable longing for your home country. That day, even the Empire State building in New York City lights up in red, white and green, the colors of the Welsh flag which also has a fierce red dragon.
The Welsh are Celts and have history and traditions going back for centuries. Hearty but frugal meals such as Cawl or Lobsgows, stews with either ham or lamb and carrots, potatoes and leeks, have been cooked on open hearths with peat or wood for fuel, for centuries. There is a renewed interest by Welsh restaurants to provide local, organic and free-range meat from livestock grazing on rain-washed green mountains and valleys. The rocky coastline of 600 miles is washed by the Atlantic's clear waves, and offers natural habitats for cockles, limpets, oysters, lobsters, mussels and winkles. I remember, as a child, raking the sands of Red Wharf Bay in Anglesey at low tide, listening for the shells of the cockles against the metal teeth of the rake. My Taid (grandfather), my sister and I would take the filled bucket home, rinse them and leave them to soak in fresh water overnight, before boiling them the next morning. We'd eat them with a little vinegar or lemon. Fishermen have been harvesting mussels in Conwy, North Wales since Roman times. Every small seaside port in Wales has fishing boats, which sail out for their daily catch. Since pre-Roman times, Anglesey, an island off the north west of Wales, was called "Mam Cymru", the Mother of Wales, and the "breadbasket of Wales", as it produced so much wheat and flour. Today, there remain working mills which produce award-winning flour. There are over a dozen Welsh vineyards, Welsh whisky from Penderyn, and many a Welsh cheese, some of which are available here in the USA.
Appearing of many Welsh menus are local dishes of sweet, tender lamb; Anglesey lobster and mussels; Menai oysters; Halen Môn sea salt; local wood pigeon; laverbread made from edible seaweed; and cheeses such as Welsh Dragon Cheddar. Fennel grows wild in parts of west Wales. There is an 18th century recipe for a Fennel Sauce for Salmon as salmon and trout are also found in Wales' rivers. Just boil the fennel and parsley, chop them up small and put the vegetables in some melted butter and pour over the salmon.
Many of these recipes have been handed down from mother to daughter since the time of Hwyl Dda (Howell the Good), a medieval Welsh prince, whose writings gave us an idea of foodstuffs available before the Norman conquest of 1066. Giraldus Cambrensis noted in 1188 that " almost all the (Welsh) population lives on its flocks and on oats, milk, cheese and butter." A Celtic family's wealth was measured by its cattle, with butter and cheese being made at the Hafod, a small, summer hill-farm. They developed an early passion for roasted or toasted cheese, the early forerunner of Welsh Rarebit. By Tudor times it had become a national dish.
Surprisingly perhaps, the only two cultivated vegetables were cabbages and leeks. Leeks became the national vegetable, even worn on lapels symbolically by some on St. David's Day. The Welsh do enjoy their leeks, often serving them with bacon, onions and potatoes.
Traditional afternoon teas, or cream teas, appear in hotels, tourist cafes and homes, serving, along with cups of hot tea in china cups: Pice ar y Maen, bakestone Welsh cakes; Bara Brith, a speckled fruit bread sliced and served with butter; Teisen Sir Fôn, Anglesey cake; Teisen Fêl, honey cakes; and Miogod Sir Benfro, Pembrokeshire Buns.
The Welsh Society of Western New England is based in Glastonbury, CT, the home of the current President, Susan Davies Sit who is a native of Wales. Once a month a group of members and guests meet to research their Welsh family history and genealogy; another group is learning the ancient, but living, Welsh language; and four times a year there are luncheons celebrating Welsh roots with speakers on subjects such as Dylan Thomas' poetry, the myths and legends of King Arthur, the Mabinogian, or the 600+ Welsh castles.
This year, on Saturday, March 7, the Welsh Society celebrates St. David's Day with a luncheon at the Nutmeg Restaurant in East Windsor, CT followed by a video message from the First Minister of Wales, Carwyn Jones, Welsh music, logo clothing, mugs and photo notecards for sale and a presentation on the Welsh National Party. The luncheon will close with a singing of the Welsh National Anthem. Tickets are $30 for guests. Info from firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Trax 2015
Trax 2015 was a big deal for us. Wanting to stand out from the crowd, we decided to go big or go home. We invested in a pit lane on the main strip of the show and although we lost financially, we gained in exposure. It was a hit! Even Fast Car was impressed. TraxContinue Reading "Trax 2015"


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What if I Told You
Pauline Mayers brings theatre/dance piece What if I Told You? (directed by Chris Goode) to the Royal Exchange Studio. The performance weaves together interconnected strands to investigate prejudice based on skin colour. Theatre and dance combine in a thought-provoking yet playful exploration of life, racism and how slavery informed modern medical practices.
There are five clear strands. One, her personal history centred on her role as a dancer at Rambert. Two, presentation of specific, often repeated, dance moves. Three, an investigation into James Sims, cited by some as the 'father of modern gynaecology', who experimented on black female slaves. Four, audience interaction to mirror her story and experience. Five, random audience interaction and contact.
The mix of styles is fascinating, Pauline is a compelling performer, and the themes run rich throughout. But some parts are stronger than others. Her personal story lacks the impact of similar themes I have seen at, for example, Divergency. Dance is impressive but not a significant enough part of the show compared to say Jo Fong's An Invitation, also at the Exchange studio. The scenes dealing with James Sims are powerful both in terms of the storytelling, the imagery and the very thought provoking scene where we mimic a painting of the man and question the roles of each onlooker in terms of their skin colour. The mirroring is very clever and an effective way to illustrate Pauline's narrative. I have no idea what the audience interaction was meant to add, it just made me very uncomfortable to the point where I didn't enjoy this.
So, a very mixed performance. I suspect your response to this piece depends on how comfortable you are with this level of interaction. I'm not. By trying to make it interactive and draw us into the space, the story loses impact; Pauline is emotionally too close to us to see all the messages clearly. An interesting mix of theatre, movement and dance but in no way groundbreaking.
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Hot on the heels of successfully launching the second season of HARDCORE PAWN, truTV is ordering a third season of the hit series. Produced by Zodiak USA, HARDCORE PAWN provides an inside look at one of the country's largest pawn shops and the family that runs it. The show's second season is currently airing Tuesdays at 10 p.m. (ET/PT) on truTV, with the third season slated to begin in mid February.
truTV has ordered 13 episodes for the third season of HARDCORE PAWN, which takes viewers behind the scenes at American Jewelry and Loan in Detroit. As customers bring in everything from alligators to prosthetic limbs, each pawn ticket has a story, and there are more than 45,000 stories in the warehouse. At the center of American Jewelry and Loan are owner Les Gold and his staff, including his son, Seth; his daughter, Ashley; and his trusted manager, Rich. Together, they have to be ready to deal with the unexpected and the often unbelievable. As each episode of this fascinating series reveals, haggling over a price can quickly escalate into an all-out conflict.
HARDCORE PAWN debuted in August 2010 with truTV's biggest series launch ever and quickly became one of the network's most popular shows. Last Tuesday, the series began its second season with back-to-back episodes, drawing 2.1 million viewers with growth of 16% among adults 18-49 and 12% among men 18-49 over the series debut. The second-season launch also gave truTV a victory as cable's #1 entertainment network in delivery of men 18-49 for the 10 p.m. hour.
"We couldn't be more excited with the success of HARDCORE PAWN, which has become a great part of truTV's lineup," said Marc Juris, executive vice president and general manager of truTV.
HARDCORE PAWN is executive-produced by Natalka Znak, Claire O'Donohoe, Mike Gamson and Richard Dominick. For truTV, Robyn Hutt serves as executive in charge of production, and Anthony Horn is executive producer.
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Zodiak USA is the North American operations for Zodiak Media Group, one of the world's leading creators, producers and distributors of content for TV, radio, new media and cinema. Previously RDF USA, Zodiak USA's credits include Wife Swap (ABC), Secret Millionaire (ABC), Hardcore Pawn (truTV), All Worked Up (truTV), The Boss is Coming to Dinner (NBC), Lizard Lick Towing (truTV) and the syndicated version of Don't Forget the Lyrics (20th Television, VH1, MyNetworkTV). Zodiak Media consists of 45 production companies with presence in 17 countries including the US, the UK, France, Italy, Spain, Scandinavia and Russia. The Group also incorporates an international distribution business based in London and Paris whose catalogue boasts over 10,000 hours of content.
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truTV is television's destination for real-life stories told from an exciting and dramatic first-person perspective. Currently seen in 93 million U.S. households, the network is enjoying its best deliveries ever in key demographics. truTV features high-stakes, action-packed originals that give viewers access to places and situations they can't normally experience. truTV's primetime fan favorites include the original series All Worked Up, Hardcore Pawn, Conspiracy Theory with Jesse Ventura, Black Gold, Operation Repo, The Smoking Gun Presents: World's Dumbest� and Forensic Files. During the daytime, the channel features expert trial coverage under the name In Session.
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Canvas is a versatile artist's material that can be manipulated to look like nearly anything with the right application of either acrylic or oil artist's paint. Canvas has a variety of textures, ranging from very smooth to coarse. This makes creating textures from paint possible. One such texture is that of weathered wood, which is a great background for more complex pieces or a finished look for a soft, abstract piece. Create the look of weathered wood with typical art supplies and paint.
Things You'll Need
Oil or acrylic paint
Paint palette
Palette knife
Mineral spirits (optional)
Step 1
Determine which type of paint you are going to use. Oil paints are heavy-textured and will need mineral spirits for thinning. Acrylics are typically less heavy and are water-based, which means they can be thinned with plain tap water.
Step 2
Squeeze some burnt umber and white paint in separate dollops on the paint palette. With the palette knife, scoop up a small amount of the umber paint and place it in a separate area on the palette. Gradually add white paint to create a gradation of brown from the darkest brown to a mid-brown color. To add more warmth to the brown, add minuscule amounts of red or yellow paint.
Step 3
Paint a base mid-brown color onto the canvas, using a paintbrush. Keep the layer smooth and without any texture for the time being.
Step 4
Continue adding layers of paint in the various shades of brown you created on the paint palette. Don't get too technical; wood is a natural material and is not perfect, nor is it all the same color. When painting, use long, vertical strokes to emulate the different gradations found in wood.
Step 5
Dampen a rag with mineral spirits if you are using oil paint, or water if you are using acrylics. Keep in mind that acrylics dry very quickly; this must be done while the paint is still wet. Crunch the rag in your hand and drag it very lightly down the canvas in a vertical sweep. This will pick up some of the paint and leave the surface looking textured.
Step 6
Go back in with a very small brush and the midtone and dark-tone paint, creating vertical "wood grain" lines. These lines should not be perfectly straight. You can texture the lines by using short, swift brush strokes instead of one long line.
Step 7
Let the painting nearly dry if you are using oil paint. Repeat Step 5 to weather the piece even more, dabbing the painting instead of rubbing it. For acrylics, add a small drop of white paint to a cup of water. Paint on a light layer of the whitewash and rub it with a rag to further weather the piece.
Use a photograph of a piece of weathered wood as a reference. You can add three-dimensional texture to the piece if desired by applying paint in thicker layers.


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If you could have dinner with 1 person who you regard as a leader, who would it be and why?
Angela Merkel. I would love to learn what it takes to lead one of the world's strongest economies and handle the pressures of the E.U.
If you could create your own social enterprise, what would it be and why?
I would create an organization to help recent immigrants navigate a new country, to avoid the pitfalls of a trail-and-error experience in a new country.
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Broward Circuit Judge Barry J. Stone on Tuesday appointed Eddie Malavenda as the special public defender for Michael Rivera, described as the top suspect in the Staci Jazvac slaying.
Malavenda, of the Fort Lauderdale law firm of Aslanian and Malavenda, will represent Rivera in a previous attempted murder and kidnapping case.
Rivera, 23, of North Lauderdale, who has been charged with abducting and choking an 11-year-old Coral Springs girl last year, has not been charged with the slaying of Jazvac, also 11, of Lauderdale Lakes.
Malavenda volunteered to represent Rivera after Rivera's former attorneys withdrew from the case last week because of a conflict of interest.
Stone then appointed the Broward Public Defender's Office, but it too withdrew because of a potential conflict. One of the assistant public defenders is representing a man who may be called as a witness against Rivera.


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During Judy Garcia's talk on the space program, she told the Broward County Council of Teachers of Mathematics little bits of trivia about the program, both amusing and amazing.
When the 10 finalists in the Teacher in Space program were tested, they were sent up in a converted jet nicknamed the "Vomit Comet" for a taste of zero gravity. National Aeronautics and Space Administration staff had a pool betting that six of the 10 would get sick. Only one did. Afterward the group visited a Cajun restaurant for dinner, a ritual with future astronauts. Two Navy pilots became ill.
The teachers also were placed alone in an enclosed, completely dark sphere with no sound, and told they would be in there for an undetermined amount of time. They are wired to monitor their reactions to the situation. When Garcia was in the sphere, she fell asleep.
The teachers also were given a complete dental examination, more complete than any had ever experienced, because of the trouble teeth can cause during the launch.
Garcia also recounted unusual things that happen to the human body in space:
Men suffer more rapid decalcification of bones in space while women's rates of decalcification slow down. The opposite is true on earth.
The heart's muscle size shrinks in space because it doesn't need to pump as hard, while the spine grows longer (making one taller) and the face gets fuller. These symptoms disappear once astronauts return to earth.
Beds and chairs are not needed because there is no gravity. There also is no way to remain stationary. Garcia put it this way: "Without Velcro, the whole space program would fall apart."


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Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan (Umit Bektas / Courtesy Reuters)
After nearly three years of intense political feuding following the Israeli raid on the Mavi Marmara -- a ship carrying international activists who were trying to break Israel's blockade on Gaza -- Turkey and Israel agreed yesterday to resume diplomatic ties. In a phone call with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu apologized for the deaths of nine Turkish citizens at the hands of Israeli forces and agreed to pay compensation. In return, Erdogan agreed to normalize relations between the two countries and to drop the prosecutions of Israeli officers in connection with the flotilla raid. Turkey had previously demanded that, in addition to apologizing and paying compensation, Israel lift the blockade. In order to get around this last -- and thorniest -- condition, Netanyahu stressed that Israel has recently eased restrictions on civilian goods coming into Gaza, and he agreed to work with Turkey on improving the humanitarian situation there. The details of the arrangement still need to be worked out, but it appears that the two countries are well on their way to resuming cooperation in a number of areas.
It has been clear for some time that Israel was willing to make an apology to Turkey, but less clear whether Turkey would accept it. Now that election season is over in Israel, Netanyahu no longer has to worry about nationalist criticism over repairing ties with Turkey, and the temporary exclusion of former Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman from the cabinet removed the biggest obstacle to reconciliation on the Israeli side. But the politics in Turkey are a different story. The Palestinian issue has made Israel deeply unpopular there, and the feud has been politically valuable for Erdogan, who has been able to blast Israel any time he has wanted to divert attention away from sensitive domestic issues. Last month, for example, Turkish headlines were dominated by the government's negotiations with Abdullah Ocalan,
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GA 1: An Assassin in Orlandes 18.104.22.168 Apk | 25 MB | Mediafire
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Choose your path .. Roll your fate!An interactive fantasy adventure! It's a Gamebook Adventure!First in the series of critically acclaimed interactive fantasy gamebooks in which you, the reader, control the direction of the story! Along with a realistic dice-based battle system to fight creatures, a great story and beautiful artwork, An Assassin in Orlandes will give you many hours of gamebook adventuring! "Set within Orlandes City, nobles are being systematically murdered by a ruthless assassin no-one seems able to catch. Finding yourself thrust in the middle of a large conspiracy, you must make decisions that may put yourself and one other most precious to you in great danger. Can you locate the Assassin in Orlandes before it is too late?"
Gamebook Adventures 1: An Assassin in Orlandes has the following features:
•Newly written story by S.P. Osborne that twists and turns taking the reader on an exciting adventure through the land of Orlandes. We are not simply a re-print of old gamebooks with each GA story lovingly crafted by experienced gamebook authors.
•Easy to use interface with classic page turning. As easy as reading a book!
•Dynamic page links that respond to your situation.
•New gamebook rules and battle system unique to Gamebook Adventures. Rules are accessible at any time during the adventure if you need to refresh yourself.
•Real-time 3D dice rolling with realistic physics. Shake the device like a dice shaker and watch the 3D dice bounce around the scene and off each other.
•Easy to font sizes to set up the book the way you want it.
•Accessible character sheet at all times during reading which auto updates when you pick up an item, your stats change, or you gain valuable information to help in your quest.
•Difficulty levels – Classic, Bookworm and Novice
•Use bookmarks to save your progress helping you get past tricky sections.
•Achievements to collect throughout the book for those who wish to thoroughly explore all aspects of the story.
•Beautifully illustrated by Pirkka Harvala. Once found, each illustration is framed and mounted on the achievements wall so they can be accessed full-screen.
•Keep informed as the land of Orlandes grows. "Orlandes Uncovered" is a detailed history of the fantasy setting and will be updated at regular intervals giving you a rich and rewarding overall experience with the gamebooks.
•Interactive world map which is updated regularly. Gamebook Adventures is brought together through the efforts of passionate and avid gamebook enthusiasts.
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Our serving trays are laser cut from 3 mm, child safe acrylic. All edges are laser polished. Supplied with contemporary chrome handles and non slip silicon feet (see additional photographs).
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Hell on Earth
David L. Porter
Forge, Aug 2008, $24.95
At a time when California struggles again with the annual wild fires and other parts of the country also have trouble from out of control infernos, HELL ON EARTH is a timely insightful look at what is going on. The author somewhat personalizes his account by telling how he felt when his own house was destroyed during the 2003 season. However, much of the book is making a scientific case that it will get worse not better based on the combination of global warming and the political and public indifference to the fires (except when a person is personally involved). David L. Porter believes the firestorms have not yet had its perfect storm yet though have come close. The environmental disaster is a Catch 22 as the warmer climate brings in new predators destroying trees and the fires devastating much more adding CO2 into the atmosphere to warm the climate even further. Although well written with a strong scientific case for action and containing many anecdotal examples and showing somewhat the heroic side of the fire fighters and their frustrations, Mr. Porter fails to put a victim's face on the fires. He mentions names, but never really digs deep into those who lost their lives, loved ones, or property. Still in fairness his premise is to argue we can win the wildfire war, but must take action now starting with declaring war. This is an interesting cautionary book that warns HELL ON EARTH has only begun.
Harriet Klausner
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Hell on Earth-David L. Porter
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Sign up for my Block Printed plush doll class at the Sawdust Art Festival in Laguna Beach. TBD. Please leave a comment letting me know if you'd be interesting in this class. If so, I will get it on the schedule for the Sawdust. :)
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Featuring the warmth and rustic charm of traditional country-style homes, the Carpe Diem Orchard Home offers an escape, rest and respite from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Located just a few kilometres from the town of Serendah, this haven for nature-lovers features seven luxury rooms and an abundance of fruit trees spread across over 18 acres of lush greenery.
Just 45 minutes drive from Kuala Lumpur, clean and fresh air, cool weather, awesome 3 level swimming pool, BBQ, bicycle, fishing, pingpong, fruit plucking, walking – a good place for honeymoon, friends or family gathering.
No wifi, no tv, all you have is lush greenery, fresh air and nature environment. We hope the city folks can put down their handphone and laptop, give yourself a good rest, recharge and re-bond your relationship with those around you.


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It is true that girls are a whole lot more fun when it comes to the fashion department. If you have been following me on Instagram, you would know that I do put in some effort to dress up my lil' samseng-por and sometimes try to be in matching prints or colors with my own outfit.
I haven't tried dressing in complete matching outfits with my little girl and was most excited when Glitter Glam x Mary Had A Little Lamb (GGxMHALL) offered to sponsor us a mother-daughter outfit!
I gotta say, completely matchy parent-child outfits are more fun and impactful than I thought. We looked instantly more dressed up and attract more attention than usual! That's good 'cos it helps others to identify who's the parent of the child in crowded places (or bad when they are in a meltdown). Anyway, it's only the early years that my kids would be most enthusiastic about wearing matching clothes with their folks so I'd like to make the best out of it. 😉
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Clemson University
Gator pledge lands back on the market
Defensive end Chaz Sutton(6-foot-4, 230) of Savannahcommitted to Florida in July andremained firm with his pledgeuntil getting a call from the Gatorsthe Monday after his official visit.
"I guess they felt like I wasn'tgoing to make it (academically),and they were going to sign meand put me in Hargrave (Prep inVirginia)," Sutton said. "Then theydecided they weren't going to signme. They went back on theirword, and I didn't like that."
Now that Sutton is back on themarket, USC and Clemson havemoved in.
Sutton said he might take avisit to Clemson on Wednesday,and he will make an official visitto USC this weekend.
He said it's not out of the questionhe could qualify.
"I've still got some tests to takeand some grades to pan out," hesaid. "I'm doing pretty good rightnow."
Coaches meet with Lucas. NewUSC defensive coordinator EllisJohnson and assistant coachShane Beamer met Monday withlinebacker Sterling Lucas (6-2,220) of Orangeburg-Wilkinson.
Lucas made his official visit toUSC over the weekend. He alsois considering North Carolina andN.C. State and will have adecision by Wednesday, accordingto his coach, Reggie Kennedy.
Brown to decide by Thursday. Widereceiver Jaron Brown (6-3, 190)of Cheraw said he planned tohave a decision by Thursdayafter meeting with his recruitersearlier in the week.
Clemson and Michigan arevisiting him today, and USC isvisiting Wednesday.
When asked which schoolafforded the opportunity for theearliest playing time, Brown saidUSC.
Quinn receiving visitors. LinebackerRobert Quinn (6-6, 255) of FortDorchester this week will seerecruiters from all four of theschools pursuing him.
"I know Alabama, Auburn,North Carolina and South Carolinaare coming in," Quinn said.
Quinn said he talked recentlywith USC recruiter Shane Beamerafter the hiring of new defensivecoordinator Ellis Johnson.
Quinn said he does not have afavorite and there is not a lot ofdifference among the schools.
Streeter to decide on Sunday. Widereceiver Tommy Streeter (6-5,200) of Miami has visited USC,Boston College and Oregon andwill visit Miami this weekend. Hisfather said his son will have adecision on Sunday.
USC coach Steve Spurrier isscheduled for his in-home visitwith the Streeters today.


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Happy new... errr... February! So I know January is the time for our resolutions but given that I was going on holiday and a lot of mine were about starting a healthy regime and lifestyle change, I thought I would delay them a month. I have to be honest, i'm probably going to cheat, I will fail on a few, I'll wish i'd never started in the first place, but I think the most important thing is that i'm going to try my damned hardest to succeed!
♥ Be the best Maid of Honour there ever was
♥ Go and see my Aunt Carole in New York
♥ Take care of myself more
♥ Make a lifestyle change to be healthier both in mind & body
♥ Make a conscious effort to save money
♥ Stop buying lunch at work
♥ Visit 5 new places in England


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Registered Dietitians Reveal The High-Protein Dinners They Eat Regularly
Even though it's so easy to nosh on something ultra-simple after a looong day, when you're not packing any filling protein into your evening meal, late-night snacking becomes a total thing. One way to keep you feeling satisfied is to make sure your dinnertime meal includes some protein. The macronutrient can take a while to digest, helping to keep you feeling full for longer.
And a high-protein dinner can be so much more exciting than grilled chicken, rice, and vegetables. (Although, TBH, with the right seasoning that combo will be forever delicious.) If you are looking for some fresh new recipes keep reading. We asked registered dietitians for their go-to high-protein dinner ideas. Helping clients eat healthier is part of their job, and their no-fuss suggestions aren't complicated and will totally satisfy. They definitely beat your usual takeout order—or a bag of microwave popcorn.
1. Salmon has a ton of protein, and the healthy fats help keep you full, too.
"My favorite quick high-protein dinner to make is lemon-pepper baked salmon with roasted asparagus and quinoa. It's a really quick and easy-to-prepare meal. To bake the salmon, I make a foil pocket and put a little bit of olive oil under the fillet, then top it with fresh lemon juice and pepper. This method keeps the salmon really tender while cooking and creates a nice sauce to drizzle over the entire dish. For the asparagus, I toss them in a bit of oil and add different seasons like garlic or pepper and roast them in the oven with the salmon. You can easily make a couple of portions and take the leftovers for lunch, or have it for dinner later in the week. "
Related: 5 Easy Tips For Perfectly Reheated And Delicious Leftovers
Why it's great: "This meal is a great combination of protein (about 22 grams from a three-ounce serving of salmon, four grams from ½ cup of quinoa), whole grains, healthy fats, and fiber. Quinoa is also one of the few plant-based foods that is a complete protein, which means that it contains all of the essential amino acids that our body cannot produce and needs to get from food. Not to mention, it's a relatively light meal that has the perfect balance of nutrients, and it's really tasty!"
— Maxine Yeung, M.S., R.D., owner of The Wellness Whisk
2. A casserole made with beans is a great source of protein—and you can also add whatever leftover veggies you have in your fridge.
"I'm a vegetarian and am always looking to get enough protein into my meals. One meal that I love to put together is a casserole made with bean-based pasta. I'll combine this with chickpeas or white beans as well as shredded cheddar, tomato sauce, and lots of veggies like tomatoes, onions, and broccoli. They're essentially 'anything-in-my-kitchen' meals."
Why it's great: "The casserole provides three sources of protein: the bean-based pasta, the chickpeas or white beans, and the cheese. The casserole makes several servings; I'll eat some throughout the week and also place a few portions in the freezer so the meal idea seems fresh when I eat those portions several weeks down the road."
— Amy Gorin, M.S., R.D., owner of Amy Gorin Nutrition
Related: 7 Ways To Sneak More Vegetables Into Your Diet
3. Sirloin and beans can power up your pasta.
"I sauté shredded Brussels sprouts in algae oil and garlic. Once soft, I remove them from the pan. Next, I lightly brown chopped sirloin, and once cooked through to medium rare or medium, I remove from the pan and strain excess oil from the beef in a colander. Then, I combine the Brussels sprouts and sirloin with black beans, jarred tomato sauce, salt, and pepper for a delicious high-protein sauce. I mix it with al dente pasta, preferably bowties or orecchiette, and top with Parmesan cheese. If you want to make it strictly vegetarian, you can forgo the beef and simply make it with beans or add some tofu crumbles to it. Also, if you're not a Brussels sprouts lover, it would be just as delicious with sautéed broccoli."
Why it's great: "I use the black beans to add more fiber in the dish. This whole meal is quick to make, and I usually get leftovers."
— Keri Gans, M.S., R.D., author of The Small Change Diet
4. A baked potato with cottage cheese and sunflower seeds is a high-protein food that's ridiculously simple to put together.
"One of my favorite high-protein dinners is simple—a baked potato with cottage cheese and sprinkled with sunflower seeds. There are 13 grams of protein in just a half cup of cottage cheese! For added flavor, I add two teaspoons of pesto and a sprinkle of smoked paprika. "
Why it's great: "It's creamy, crunchy, and comes together in minutes, especially if the potato has been baked ahead of time. It has three ingredients that pack a powerful nutrient-rich punch, plus it's economical and uses easy-to-find ingredients."
— Robin Plotkin, R.D., L.D.
5. Three-bean chili is an easy way to get a ton of protein in one bowl, plus it's slow-cooker friendly.
"[I love my] slow-roasted salmon, quinoa, and roasted broccoli, and I also make a three-bean tofu chili. My favorite high-protein ingredients to throw into chili are beans (black, kidney, and pinto), tofu, lentils, and quinoa."
Why they're great: "I love the first dinner because six ounces of salmon packs in about 34 grams of protein, and quinoa is a high-protein grain (eight grams per cup) that contains all nine essential amino acids, making it a complete protein. Chili is one of my favorite high-protein dinners because it's easy to pack in a lot of protein, and you can throw all the ingredients into a slow cooker and walk away, not having to worry about watching the pot."
— Kara Lydon, R.D., L.D.N., R.Y.T., author of Nourish Your Namaste (out May 2016) and The Foodie Dietitian Blog
6. A trio of sautéed tofu, hemp seeds, and bean-based pasta create a super protein-rich dinner—in under 20 minutes.
"I'm a big legume girl, so a lot of times I will have either black beans or quinoa with a side of broccoli, or I will have some lightly sautéed tofu that I toss with hemp seed. I put that over a bean-based pasta and a dollop of homemade pesto. All of these sources are high-protein from the hemp seed to the beans to the tofu. Other nights, I'll keep it simple and go with skinless, boneless, chicken breast grilled with zucchini, or I'll make a frittata with tons of veggies and on the side and some whole-grain crusty bread dipped into EVOO."
Why they're great: "I am a busy mom to a toddler and a baby so on the days I work, I am looking for something that contains just a few ingredients, can be made in under 20 minutes, and packs a serious nutritional punch!"
— Kristin Kirkpatrick, M.S., R.D., L.D., manager of wellness nutrition services at the Cleveland Clinic


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Already in fine spirits after a late victory over Tottenham, Everton fans in the Football Transfer Tavern were left raising a toast in celebration after The Sun journalist Geoff Sweet arrived to tell punters that star midfielder Marouane Fellaini has pledged his future to Everton.
The Belgian midfielder has been one of the stars of this exciting 2012/13 Premier League campaign and has scored five goals in his last six games. Given his excellent form for the Toffees there have been reports linking him with a move away from Goodison Park .
However Fellaini, who is under contract under 2016, told The Sun that he is only concentrating on life at Everton and is ready to play a part in their challenge for Champions League qualification.
He said: "Although I'm happy to be praised for my performances, my future is with Everton.
"I am pleased with my current form. There's no secret to it — it's a combination of luck, work and good positioning in the penalty area. I do what the forwards do… and score goals!"
Fellaini then stated his desire to take Everton back in Europe, saying: "We are playing well enough to fight for a European place, even the Champions League, but we must retain this rhythm all season.
"It won't be easy but we want to do it — our fans deserve to have some more big European nights.
Chelsea, Manchester City and Paris Saint Germain are all reported to be interested in signing the 25-year-old midfielder, however Everton fans will hope that his statement will see him stay at Goodison Park until the end of his contract.


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While away at the university you have chosen for yourself, it is important to plug into student life as quickly as you can. You will want to begin forging new friendships, acquainting yourself with your beautiful Australian campus and soaking up every minute of this short, but very important, time in your life. There are various campus sponsored organizations tailored to students, and there are also lots of ways to enjoy student life to its fullest potential. Don't forget the reason you are there in the first place, however – it is very important to find a balance between fun and work.
Student Life – Campus Clubs
The options you have to choose from, when it comes to group organizations within a university will greatly depend on the size of the university and the campus population. However, if the club you feel you would like to join doesn't exist, you can easily create it yourself. You would need to go through the proper channels for creating a campus club, according to the university's regulations.
Student Dorm Life
Want to experience authentic Australian campus student life? Live in the dormitories. It is that simple. Many agree that there is simply no better way to really live the life of a true college student. In fact, some would argue that every university student should be required to live in the dorms for at least one semester. While living in the dorm, you will often feel like a kid at a year-long sleepover. There will come times where you cannot stand the idea of sharing a restroom with 20 other girls/guys, but those too will become sweet memories of your student life while away at university. The university does an excellent job of organizing events, dinners, and even dances for those living in the dorms. You'll dress up for silly holidays, make friends that will stand with you at your wedding, and decorate doors and hallways like every day is homecoming (don't forget to study).
Social Gatherings off Campus
After your first year away at university, the novelty and newness of being away from home begins to wear off. In the beginning, most students easily make campus their life. You have coffee shops, bands, friends, rec centers, pool tables, and a campus set in beautiful Australia (making walks and time outside all the more wonderful). However, a time will come when you just want to get out for a while. A quick search of social media sites, the university campus website such as Western Australia, Australian National, Sydney, Melbourne, Queensland, Monash, New South Wales, and Adelaide and many others and sites such as Meld Magazine will open up a whole new world of unofficial student groups that are meeting throughout your university's community. Student life does not need to be limited to the confines of your university's campus.
With everything that a gorgeous Australian campus has to offer, it is easy to forget why you enrolled at an university in the first place. You will find that you will have more time to have fun if you make your studies a number one priority above everything else. However, you aren't alone. Studying is part of student life, and almost everybody around you will be taking time out to complete their school work as well. Establish routines early in your academic career, carve out times that you know you will be uninterrupted, and find a quiet place to work away from your television and friends in order to ensure the best possible grades. This may seem difficult if you opted to live in the dorms, but almost all Australian campuses have libraries with rooms designed specifically for quiet studying. Dormitories generally also have separate spaces away from the living quarters that were created for studying purposes.
A balance between studying and enjoying the beautiful Australian campus you chose for yourself is essential to a healthy and happy student life experience.
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The chances of 18-year-old British freestyle skier Rowan Cheshire taking part in her first Winter Olympics hung in the balance after she was discharged from hospital on Monday following an accident in training.
Cheshire, one of the so-called Team GB "fridge kids" who have captured the imagination in Sochi, was knocked unconscious for several minutes while training on the halfpipe on Sunday evening.
The skier, who hit her face on the left-hand wall of the halfpipe at Rosa Khutor Extreme Park, was knocked out and taken to a medical tent on a stretcher.
After returning to the Team GB base at the Mountain Village, she was diagnosed with concussion and taken to a local hospital overnight as a precaution.
On Monday she posted a picture on the photo-sharing website Instagram showing her cut and bruised face, and wrote: "Wasn't the best day yesterday, still don't remember much! Thanks everyone for the lovely messages."
In order for her to compete in her ski halfpipe event on Thursday, Team GB medics would have to go against the guidelines of the International Ski Federation, which recommends a minimum of six days' recovery for concussion.
Those guidelines are based on protocols developed by international sport organisations at a Zurich conference in 2012. The issue of how to treat concussion has become a high-profile one of late following serious incidents in rugby, football and the NFL.
Team GB are expected to leave a decision on whether Cheshire is able to compete as late as possible.
"Her progress will be monitored on a day-to-day basis as is standard with concussion, and a determination regarding her ability to compete will be made later this week," a spokesman said.
Because her event is towards the end of the Games, Cheshire has had to watch while her ski and snowboarding teammates such as Zoe Gillings, Jenny Jones and James Woods compete.
Cheshire learned to ski on her local dry slope in Stoke, before attending the "grom camps" in Switzerland run by the Team GB freestyle skiing coach, Pat Sharples. She now trains at an indoor ski centre, Chill Factore, in Manchester.
In an interview with the Guardian before the Games, she said that dealing with the psychological challenge of the sport was key.
"It's definitely a big mind game. It's more about getting over the scariness of the bigger tricks, getting your mind together and just doing them," she said.
Cheshire won halfpipe gold at a World Cup event in Calgary last month, the first British female skier to do so, and is ranked seventh in the overall standings.
Her accident came a day after the Russian freestyle skier Maria Komissarova broke her back on the nearby slopes and on a day when three other athletes were hurt after falling at the Rosa Khutor Extreme park. Komissarova has now been airlifted to Munich in Germany for further surgery.
The addition of events such as ski and snowboard cross, slopestyle and halfpipe have been hailed for reinvigorating the Winter Olympics, but in recent days talk has turned to the inherent danger of the events.
The International Olympic Committee said on Monday that its medical commission had been monitoring the number and type of injuries and insisted that there was little difference from the Vancouver Games of four years ago.
"Winter sports are not without their risks, but we don't see any difference between this Games and the last one," said a spokesman.


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Graduate Profile: Vivi Lu, Bachelor of International Business
A few weeks ago we had the pleasure of catching up with one of our graduates, Vivi Lu, to hear her story, and to see how she's getting on after her studies at AIS. Vivi completed her Bachelor's degree in International Business at AIS in May 2013 and currently works at Amicus Law, an Auckland-based law firm, as a legal executive with additional marketing responsibilities. We met at her office in the heart of the Auckland CBD.
Originally from Guangdong, China, Vivi enrolled at AIS in May 2011 as a domestic student by cross-crediting her previous qualification. The decision to study Bachelor's at AIS was made with encouragement from her parents and by recommendation from her friends already studying here.
"I was focused on working and getting my residency. I wasn't concentrating on getting my degree, but my parents wanted me to finish it. That's when I picked AIS and I chose to study part-time."
"I had about 5-6 friends already studying at AIS who were in a similar situation and they said that if I wanted to finish my degree, then AIS is the best way. Other universities in Auckland didn't offer as many cross credits so that was the best choice for me."
Being a non-native English speaker, Vivi faced difficulties studying in her first semester at AIS. Fortunately, AIS requires all students to take a compulsory English Study Writing course early on to address this concern.
"I was struggling at the time but after that course I was thinking yes, I've made the right choice."
"I really enjoyed studying in the English class. I thought that was very useful and my previous university didn't provide such a subject. I enjoyed that part very much. It was a very good step, even though I had been in NZ for so many years, sometimes you forget things and that's a really good step to help you pick up the knowledge and skills to write essays etc. I thought that was a very good experience when I was at AIS."
Vivi joined Amicus Law in January 2014, a few months after finishing her qualification at AIS. The knowledge she gained from studying for her Bachelor's degree proves useful in her daily activities at the firm.
"Especially the last subject in my programme, Applied Management Project, because that's the thing where you combine all your knowledge and do a project by yourself. Definitely useful."
In addition to her Bachelor's degree, Vivi holds a Diploma in Tourism and Travel Services Management from AUT, a NZ Diploma in Business, and a Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality from AWI International Group. Prior to her position as a legal executive, Vivi worked as an overseas trade executive at Transnational Exports Limited, a sales associate at Luxottica group, a store manager at InTouch Digital Communications, and as a director's assistant at Vault Realty.
In the future Vivi plans to expand on her marketing knowledge and turn it into a career.
"I actually want to do more marketing work with students, so this job is a good start. In the future I would like to look at doing marketing for schools. That's my goal or vision for the next 5 years."


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Well, as some of you may know, we have bought our own property, after 2 years of looking for the
perfect place to settle down, we've found it!
This is why Wolf Wednesday has been on/off this past month, but rest assured it will be returning next week (May 13th), as we are now moved in and have the internet back in business!!
This week my good friends came to visit and one being, Melody Dante from the band Grace Under Pressure. We decided to film a Vlog - cause we're so talented together... and this is what we've put out this week for you all, because I just didn't have chance to ready up the newsletter and chapter for Maine. So for all you writers out there wondering how I organize and prep my books for the writing phase, you can take an attempt at the video here, can't promise any results though! ;)