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Trumpet fanfare please for the most regal of all Queen Bees, Queen of the Cumberland Gap, the majestic Rhonda!
Rhonda asked for Union Jack blocks in brights and white so here are the two I stitched up for her:
This first one is my favourite. I love the red and yellow together!
The second one is orange and a beautiful shade of jade which hasn't pictured very true here. Looks more turquoise here but it isn't.
Rhonda pointed us in the direction of this tutorial from Molli Sparkles. It works beautifully but does require some attention when orientating the diagonal segments for cutting. Mind you, paying attention was worth it, I reckon!
Great block choice to finish up a year in the Modern Stitching Bee. I've made a ton of blocks this year, been introduced to many low volume backgrounds, learned some gentle curved piecing and just been made so welcome in the Bee by Rhonda and Leanne and the other Bees. Thanks ladies for letting me join in with this year's fun!


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I've covered all of our Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives visits, but we had some other really great food experiences, too. The Mexican food in California was amazing. If you know me or have been reading for a while, you know how I feel about Mexican food. I think we had three Mexican meals while we were out there, and they were all awesome.
I had a crazy low blood sugar, and that's why there are so few pictures, but take my word for it. . .epic nachos.
Next on the list was In N Out Burger. I'd never been to one (since they're strictly West Coast), but we stopped at one while we were out there. (That was one of only two fast food stops we did. The other is a fast food place we have in North Carolina, but I think there's only one, and it's like 2 hours from here -- Jack in the Box.)
Yum, you guys. SO good. I think part of the reason their stuff is so good is because they have so few menu items, they get good at the stuff they do make. In celebration, here's a picture of me stuffing my face.
This next restaurant, we did not stop at. I just took a picture because it was amazing.
Next is a cupcake ATM on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. Yes. A cupcake ATM. Because why not?
(That's not me. You can tell this mainly by the fact I do not wear shorts. Ever.)
One other food-related place we stopped that was not a restaurant was in Gilroy, CA -- the Garlic Capital of the world. (Seriously!) You can smell the place coming from a couple miles away, and it was such a nice little town. We found the most amazing thrift/antique store ever there, and I bought a vintage cookbook set that I'm sure I'll be cooking out of eventually.
(This is not the thrift store, just the first big garlic place in the town.)
There were two donut shops we went to in our time out there. The first one was in Los Angeles. The only reason we stopped here was because we'd had amazing donuts at this other store in San Diego (which I'll get to shortly) and we wanted to relive that experience.
Unfortunately, the donuts at this place:
...were not as good. Also, I got tricked into buying a cronut.
I ordered a cinnamon donut of some sort, and the lady was like, "Oh, no no," and then gave me some reason why I needed to buy this other one, and I had a hard time understanding her, but she was very persistent, and that's how I ended up eating a cronut. It was way more expensive than a ring of fried dough should have been, and it wasn't even very good. I ate it, though. Because, obviously.
The hand coming out of the side of my face is the lady who tricked me into buying the stupid thing. I don't understand why these were such a big thing and why people were waiting in line for hours for them. If any of those people had been at California donuts, I would have gladly handed mine over.
The best donuts in the world, however, were at this place in San Diego:
You guys?
Best donuts in the entire world. I'm not even exaggerating. We went here twice because they were so amazing.
The second time was on our last night there, and I got a little ambitious and bought too many, and then thought, "Sarah, they're never going to let you through security with those things." So then I had a choice to make.
The correct option was, obviously, to stick them in our checked duffel bag and pray that the deliciousness did not get crushed out.
It did not.
Finally, we stayed at a Red Roof Inn in San Francisco, and there was a 24-hour restaurant/diner attached to it. It was here that I had the most amazing home fries I've ever eaten in my life, and I've eaten a lot of home fries.
So that ends our Food Tour of California. Thanks for reading, and I'll be back soon with some big news! (Yeah, I'm going to tease it like a jerk.) (No, I'm not pregnant.)

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A Westerville attorney who once "prosecuted" wayward lawyers was suspended indefinitely from the practice of law today for repeated misconduct.
The Ohio Supreme Court handed down the sanction against Kenneth Donchatz by a 4-3 vote, with the dissenting justices preferring a two-year suspension with six months stayed.
Donchatz, who once described himself as "The Ethics Monster," formerly was an assistant disciplinary counsel with the court who pursued charges of professional misconduct against other lawyers.
The court majority said Donchatz forfeited his right to practice to law through "significant acts of dishonesty" and "false and contradictory statements" he made throughout his disciplinary proceedings.
One charge against Donchatz alleged he improperly obtained a $100,000 loan from a client in 2009 in a transaction that was not arms-length and only repaid $57,000. Donchatz told the justices that the rest was repaid with an antique desk, given to him by the same client, that was discovered by a certified appraiser to be worth more than $51,000 after it was refurbished. The statement left Chief Justice Maureen O'Connor incredulous.
He also was found to have filed court paperwork falsely claiming he fully repaid a $2,181 default judgment that a tree-trimming company won against him and filing a false statement. Donchatz also was discovered to have made an improper filing falsely claiming that a lawsuit had been settled.
The lawyer also was found to have misrepresented the statements of an assistant disciplinary counsel, and defaming her, while representing another lawyer accused of misconduct. The First Amendment does not protect lawyers from liability for making malicious statements against other lawyers in legal proceedings, the justices ruled.
The court found that Donchatz deliberately made false statements and disobeyed rules in four separate cases.
The Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, which handled the case due to the lawyer's former association with the disciplinary counsel, argued that Donchatz should receive an indefinite suspension. The Board of Professional Conduct had recommended the two-year suspension with six months stayed.
Given his earlier service to the state, his 16 years of teaching at Ohio State University and his coaching of the Westerville North High School mock-trial team for 20 years, Donchatz argued he deserved a stayed suspension.
Justices Terrence O'Donnell, Patrick F. Fischer and R. Patrick DeWine joined O'Connor in indefinitely suspending Donchatz. Justices Sharon L. Kennedy, Judith L. French and William M. O'Neill formed the minority.


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McFarland, USA (movie), PG, Walt Disney Pictures (2015), Reviewed February 24, 2015
The PG rating is appropriate as this film is suitable for audiences of all ages. As if that is not enough to convince you that this is a family film, it is a Disney film. So, need we say more?
Just as we told you when we reviewed the movie Unbroken, movies that prominently feature running don't come along very often. However, whereas Unbroken featured a story about a runner and how it influenced his life, this film is so much about running that it is, in every sense of the term, a running movie. Thus, we wanted to review it for our readers, and again, I was lucky enough to draw the assignment.
Do not worry, as is our practice here at Casual Runner, we will not give you any spoilers.
Quick Recap
This film, which was inspired by true life event, tells the story of how a rural California farming community, McFarland, became the unlikely setting for a running renaissance. Jim White (played by Kevin Costner), is a down on his luck high school teacher and coach (though the only teaching we ever see him do is as a coach) who moves his family to a poor immigrant farming community. Coach White, in trying to find his way in his career and in life, sets about founding the local high school's first cross country running team and recruiting students to fill out his roster.
If you are wondering why this movie is titled "McFarland, USA," that is the name of the town in which the film takes place. The town is integral to the story and is as much a living and evolving character as any of the residents portrayed in the film.
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (but not really).
Soon after exiting the theater, I wrote these words, which are my own, and not in the film:
Every runner has a story to tell.
Every runner has his or her own reason why he or she runs.
Every runner motivates him or herself in his or her own way.
Every runner has his or her own definition of success.
Every runner has a story to tell.
These thoughts were inspired by the film I had just watched, and we as Casual Runners cannot be reminded of this often enough. Sadly, I have seen some runners cheat at races, cheat themselves, and even tear one another down. We forget that every Casual Runner has his or her own story to tell, and those stories can in turn inspire us to be better runners and better people.
McFarland, USA tells the stories of some very unlikely runners and their coach, who have compelling stories to tell. While I tried getting lost in the film, the subject matter kept hitting close to home and causing me to think about my own personal running story and those of my friends and fellow Casual Runners. When I left the theater, I wanted to go out and log a training run, but was prevented from doing by the negative temperatures outside (I wish I were kidding about this, this winter is really awful).
To be honest, this film fits the formula of a typical Disney inspirational/motivational sports movie, but this is not a bad thing as it is a formula that works. I do not expect this film to be prominently mentioned come next awards season, nor will it be regarded as an all-time classic, but it is certainly one that runners and non-runners alike should watch.
The characters and story are compelling. You find yourself not only rooting for the individual runners, but you cannot help but cheer for the town of McFarland itself. The characters and their struggles are easy to relate to, and one naturally identifies with them and what they must invest of themselves in order to accomplish their goals. At the same time, this film does its best to remind you that, no matter how much you try to identify with another runner and his or her struggles, you really cannot truly understand until you walk a mile in his or her shoes.
The biggest star in this film is, of course, Kevin Costner. However, after a string of recent films in which he put in great performances (Draft Day, Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit, and Man of Steel), this performance is just OK. His portrayal fits the film fine, but I was admittedly a little disappointed as I really liked his recent performances, particularly in Draft Day (and no, that is not just because he played the savior of my Cleveland Browns in that film).
Coach White's wife, Cheryl (played by Maria Bello) is an interesting character who, admittedly, I wanted to learn more about than the movie offered. The McFarland High School running team is played by a cast of actors who combine to put in a nice ensemble performance that carries the storytelling effectively. However, the real sleeper of this film is Senora Diaz (played by Diana Maria Riva), who is the emotional catalyst.
This film is definitely a must-see for Casual Runners, but will also appeal to casual movie goers as well. Just remember, even after you leave the movie theater, that every runner has a story to tell.
Neither Mike nor Casual Runner received any consideration or compensation for this review, and the opinions are solely those of the author.
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Today, my interview aired on the local radio station! It was an entirely new experience for me – both doing the interview and hearing it, actually. The interview focused on my story, Dragonbond, and on the Launch Party I'll be hosting in Concordia, KS this Thursday. You can listen to what I had to say here, if you're curious!
I look forward to seeing people at the Launch Party! If you live in the area or happen to be passing through, there will be coffee and tea for refreshments and some light snacks, as well.
In related news, I will have a Fantasy Friday short story to post this week! Check back on Friday to read about one of the Dragonbond characters!
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Sooooo, I'll give you a little back story behind today's post.
I wear makeup often. In fact, I wear makeup every. single. day. It's not that I hate my face. That's not it at all. I love makeup for the same reason why many of you do too – I can play with different looks and styles and really, be whoever I want to be.
That being said, sometimes you gotta let your face breathe. So, when I woke up last Friday with a swollen eye...well, I think that was the makeup gods saying, "Aimee, give it a freakin' rest."
So, I did.
It feels a little unnerving to have your photo taken when you don't really look like you're "best." But then again, what is your "best?"
I was talking to Tory about this whole scenario and mentioned that I was self-conscious about it. She had no idea I wasn't wearing any makeup at all!
So there you have it, folks. This is me in all my swollen-eyed, Friday morning glory. Because if you can't be real then what can you be?
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CMA Board Member Bob Sample's Paper on Moving 100 Million Families out of Severe Poverty
Moving 100 Million People Out of Severe Poverty: How Can We Do It? Dated 28 December 2011. This paper was written by RESULTS microcredit specialist, Bob Sample. The paper formed the basis for the panel of the same name conducted on 14 November 2011 at the Global Microcredit Summit in Valladolid, Spain. The panelists who presented topics from the paper were Dr. Maricruz Lacalle-Calderon (Universidad Autonoma de Madrid-Section B on history of serving the poor), Alex Counts (Grameen Foundation-Section C on problems and criticisms), and Dr. John Hatch (FINCA-Section D on the Grand Vision). After the Summit, the paper was extensively revised to add two calls to go all the way toward totally ending severe poverty and also to strengthen the author's call for the microfinance industry to take the lead in the movement to end severe poverty (40 pages).
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Is Religion the invention of man or is it from God to man? What does the evidence reveal? Listen as Pat interviews world religions scholar Dr. Winfried Corduan on this topic.
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Meetings of the Council will be scheduled by the Dean or designee after consultation with members of the members. The Council can also request that a meeting be scheduled.
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Pamela Geller joined Breitbart News Daily SiriusXM host Raheem Kassam on Friday to discuss remarks by Britain's Prince Charles to the BBC.
Breitbart London reported on Thursday, "Britain's Prince of Wales has spoken out on national radio in an appeal for persecuted Christians and minorities across the world, but the Royal also moved to criticize 'populist groups.'"
Geller found it "delusional" for Prince Charles to both compare the political populism of today to Nazism, as well as to seemingly ignore much of the violence perpetrated by Islamic extremists across the world today.
"Where was the Prince," said Geller, "in 2011 and 2012 when Islamic supremacists were wiping out millions of Christians and members of religion minorities in Syria and Iraq? Where was he then? Now, he's the spokesperson for that genocide?"
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Elizabeth from Don't Call Me Betsy is back at the Moda Bake Shop to share another quilt recipe with us. Yay! Amazing is how I'd describe this quilt…love it. She lets your eyes rest with all the gray and muted blue and then graces us with wonderful pops of color. Wow. Go HERE to get the tutorial.
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Build It and They Will Come
After the excitement of the press conference for DC United's move to Maryland, there's been quite a bit of negative feelings this week about United moving to PG Co. Even our own Jimmy Laroue seems to be skeptical, so let's see if we can't put a bit more positive spin on the move.
Unfortunately, this week got away from me and in 6 hours I'm leaving for 10 days, so I'll make this short and sweet. I can't just let it go as it would nag at me to leave so much negativity on the front page of the site. So here goes.
First of all, to address the majority of Jimmy's concerns about the viability of the bill and its actual value towards DC United. A lot of those questions are answered by team President Kevin Payne himself in an online chat this week. Check out the full text at Behind the Badge I think he shows that a lot of these concerns are valid, but that the team is aware of them and that this deal is a good one for the team moving forward.
As for my take on the situation. It would seem to me DC United and PG County are both going to come out well on this whole situation. DC United will have the Maryland Stadium Authority finance the majority of the stadium with bonds to be repaid out of tax revenue, in exchange for overseeing the project and owning a 75% stake in the building until the bond debts are retired. While PG Co. gets to create gobs of economic activity and jobs in an area that is currently producing zero dollars of any kind and needs jobs desperately.
Seriously, that's win-win for everyone which is why the press conference was so positive and had so many leading county figures saying it's a no brainer to accept this deal based on the projections of the MSA's study of the entire project and the deal they've put together which seems almost too good to be true.
So, that's the rub for the skeptics out there. Is this deal just a pipe dream? You'll have to decide for yourselves as I'm no economist for sure, but I think it's important to note that MSA is truly an independent agent in this deal. They do work for the state in the sense that they are the experts on "stadium" type projects and their goal is to protect the state from boondoggles, but they have no vested interest in being optimistic and possibly putting the state at risk through reckless studies either. They also supervise the construction both to ensure the state gets what they bargained for, but also to protect the stadium users from trying to over-reach and do things not economically viable.
Both Victor McFarlane and PG County executive Jack Johnson pointed out that having the stadium Authority is an enormous resource to make sure things go right. Their projects typically come in under budget and acceptable to everyone concerned, as well as having excellent credit ratings and business connections so their bonds should sell no problem. Especially in an economy where investors are fleeing the stock market in droves.
McFarlane and county officials also both pointed out MSA was probably conservative in all their estimates to be on the safe side. The state's bill based on MSA estimates states 1,200 jobs. Jack Johnson put that figure closer to 2400 in another quote that came out this week for example. Economic activity of 65-80 million is not unreasonable when you're talking event day revenue alone approaching a cool million dollars (18,000 people spending 55 bucks on average buying tickets, food, beverages, merchandise, parking, etc at 60 events a year), without even factoring in ancillary things like hotel bookings and restaurant meals, job taxes, etc.
Plus, 60 events a year is doable for sure. 20 DC games, international games, women's games, college games, concerts, county fairs, whatever. Some will be sell outs, some will be lightly attended, but an average of 18,000 per event should be pretty reliable. And even better, it will be a ton of people heading to PG Co. from neighboring jurisdictions to spend their money here. That's new money flooding into an area that is now essentially empty of any economic activity.
Which brings up another concern. The dreaded loss of fans from NOVA. Sure, there will be some loss, but it likely will be picked up by gains from Maryland. Most estimates put NOVA fan base for DC United at 15-20% of their 20,000 total average fan base. Surely half those fans will still attend games in Maryland. Soccer fans are extremely loyal. So, even if United loses 10% from NOVA, it's not hard to think they will pick up 2,000 fans from the new local area in PG, or Baltimore, Annapolis, etc.
As for the bill itself which is the first step in this process. Yes, it doesn't take effect until June 1st. Big deal. All legislation in Maryland is subject to multiple readings and agonizing hand wringing. Makes no difference, they pass those bills toot suite when it means they can collect more moola from the general public. No one will start digging until the end of this year at the earliest anyway. Certainly this bill won't hinder those shovels hitting dirt if it means putting off collecting revenue and taxes the state and county desperately wants, much less jobs and stimulus they desperately need.
As a Marylander, I wrote all my representatives about the stadium deal and the reply I got indicates that the deal only has to make it through the appropriations committee as large bond deals are subject to initial oversight, but then it's in free and clear as individual bond deals are not under legislative control. Essentially, if I understand their answers correctly, the legislature has to allow MSA to issue the bonds, but once that permission is given, the legislature is out of the picture as it becomes a straight up business deal among MSA and various investors in those bonds.
Also, the bill has some interesting language that could be extremely beneficial to DC United if I'm reading it correctly and circumstances favor the team.
It states the stadium site is to be used primarily for Pro, collegiate, and amateur soccer games, concerts, community events, or other athletic or cultural events, so there doesn't seem to be too many surprise events that might take precedence over soccer games. In fact, DC United is to have total control over the site usage except in the case of a lien against the original construction bonds. So, if United decides they need a tractor pull to make ends meet, at least they will be the ones making that call. Not anyone else.
Also, "Stadium" in context of bill is to include parking lots, practice facilities, access roads, infrastructure, and any other property, structure, etc. that is functionally related to the stadium itself. So it looks like there will be at least the possibility of parking lots for tailgating, and space for practice fields, etc.
It also appears the Stadium Authority will oversee the project; and own a 75 percent stake in the stadium itself for the duration of the bond term. But that DC United has authority over design, construction parameters, and equipment installed in said stadium. I take that to mean the stadium authority will be the supervisor of the project, but DC gets the final say on design and amenities as long as it makes fiscal sense. But, also that language about MSA's stake only lasting until the bonds are retired is interesting and might mean United actually owns the building itself at some date in the future.
Another interesting aspect is that MSA is responsible for getting a lease on the land in order to build the stadium from the County OR from DC United's owners if the owners actually buy the land outright before hand. Now, wouldn't that be nice if McFarland and Chang actually buy up property in advance and lease it to MSA in order to get their own stadium built. For sure, it would be a sweetheart deal for both parties, United would have no incentive to gouge MSA, but it would certainly cut out any potential third party difficulties AND maximize the ownership group's money flow.
However, either way, DC United is to pay sufficient rent for the stadium to contribute to building costs and infrastructure operating costs. This will be interesting to see how it plays out. DC pays rent at RFK, and only collected ticket profits, so that deal was staggeringly bad. However, Payne in the chat noted that even with rent at the PG CO. stadium, DC United will control all the operating costs and collect all the operating profits, so rent or leasing fees would be negligible. It might even be paid by tax revenue if the stadium meets expectations.
Also, opening a stadium by 2012 has been scoffed at. But, everyone concerned has said, they can be digging by the end of this year. There's few legislative hurdles, there's few opponents of the deal by people in power. If that's truly the case, two years is easily enough time to build a stadium, especially at a time in America when construction costs are plummeting and most construction companies are scrambling for projects to do in order to stay in business. Two years ago, when everybody and their mother was building something, no. But now that 60 percent of construction workers in Maryland are laid off? I'll bet there's some companies that would love to hire back some workers and get the bulldozers rolling.
Finally, let's allay the concerns about a name change. DC United will remain DC United. They may end up playing on Volkswagen field at Prince George's County stadium, but the a name change for the team is not in the plans as team president Kevin Payne made clear in that chat this week.
"We have no intention of changing the most recognized name in American soccer. We have always thought of ourselves as a regional team — the fact we have season ticket holders from so many states proves that point! We will be very much a part of the community in Prince George's County, but we will be D.C. United." Payne emphatically pointed out.
Alright, enough for now. I'm getting on a plane in five hours now, and this is rambling on too long anyway. Bottom line for me is that DC United's owners and organizers think this move is a good deal, and the power brokers in Maryland want this to happen. Fenty and DC Council apparently didn't want the team, Maryland does. That's enough for me. Let's get it built and see who was smarter in the end.


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Picking Undermount Bathroom Sinks
Undermount bathroom sinks are one of the types of sinks that you can find anywhere. This type of sinks is greatly loved by so many people. No wonder, it is really popular.
The Beauty of Undermount Bathroom Sinks
Maybe you are wondering, why so many people choose this type of sinks as the sink of their bathroom. Actually, there are so many advantages that you can get in a pack of undermount sink. You know, by using this type of sink, you will get the perfect addition for your modern bathroom. The contemporary can be delivered easily. Not only that, this type of sink will help you to wash your hand and face easier. The height is adjustable, so it can be easy to suit it with your needs.
Choosing Undermount Sink
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FESTIVAL PREMIERE at DOC NYC
FESTIVAL PREMIERE at DOC NYC
2018 Advertising Community Shorts Night, co-presented by the Association of Independent Commercial Producers (AICP) Midwest
The JCC hosts an encore presentation of GRACE at the Northbrook Public Library.
FORCE 2018 National Conference
Gilda's Club Metro Detroit - "Bras for a Cause" event
Temple Beth Israel "Pink Shabbat"
NorthShore Kellogg Cancer Center at the Chicago Botanic Garden
Grace Lombardo presents the documentary to the International Scientific Network for Female Sexual Health and Cancer.
Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation "Purse Party"
Film screening and panel discussion with filmmaker, film subjects, and breast surgeon Dr. Catherine Pesce of NorthShore Medical Group.
Rachel Pikelny and Grace Lombardo in attendance
Screening for GC's Young Women with Breast Cancer group
Pleasant Home Foundation and Caring Arts Foundation present a screening, discussion and reception at iconic Oak Park venue, Pleasant Home.
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Northwestern's Center for Bioethics & Medical Humanities presents "GRACE: how film impacts healthcare, a case study" with Rachel Pikelny, Grace Lombardo, and Gordon Quinn (Founder and Artistic Director of Kartemquin Films)
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Northwestern Medicine's Adolescent & Young Adult (AYA) Oncology Program hosts a reception, film screening, and Q&A Panel with film subjects and physicians.
Young Survival Coalition (YSC) Summit
Filmmaker and film subjects in attendance.
Block Cinema presents Grace as part of its New Docs at the Block Winter '18 series.
PRIVATE screening at Soho House Chicago (MEMBERS ONLY)
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Today is my stop on the Flock book blog tour. Flock is the 3rd book in the Stork Trilogy. I will be sharing with my readers a fun author interview I did with Wendy Delsol. As well as a giveaway to win all 3 books in the series.
The climactic conclusion of a supernatural romantic trilogy starring a savvy, sharp-tongued heroine who taps into ancient Norse secrets.
After surviving her (shall we say) intense adventure in Iceland, Katla is psyched to be back for a blissfully uneventful senior year of homecoming and fashion explorations. But her hopes of dodging unfinished business are dashed by the arrival of two Icelandic exchange students: Marik, an oddly alluring merman-in-disguise, and Jinky, a tough gypsy girl. It seems Katla not only enraged the Snow Queen by rescuing her boyfriend, Jack, she also was tricked into promising her frail baby sister to the water queen — and Marik has come to collect. What's worse, Katla doesn't dare confide in anyone lest she endanger them, so even her soul mate, Jack, is growing suspicious. And now Katla's stork dreams, her guide for matching babies with mothers, have become strange and menacing as well. Hold on for a thrilling finale as the heroine of Stork and Frost calls on her wits (and her wit) to protect those she loves and face a final mythic disaster.
Wendy Delsol is the author of a young adult trilogy: STORK (2010), FROST (2011), and FLOCK (2012). The books are inspired by Norse mythology, adventure and Icelandic folklore. STORK was one of 25 titles out of over 1000 to receive a 2010 VOYA Perfect Ten and one of ten to win a 2011 Westchester Fiction Award. Delsol's adult novel, THE McCLOUD HOME FOR WAYWARD GIRLS, was named an August 2011 Barnes and Noble Pick of the Week. The book is set in Iowa and tells the story of three generations of women and the secrets that bind them. Wendy has an undergraduate degree from Michigan State University and a graduate degree from California State University, Long Beach. She was born in Canada, grew up in Michigan, lived in Los Angeles for 20 years and now resides in Des Moines with her husband and two teen sons.
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Why People Think Services Are A Good Idea
The Best Ways to Market a Plastic Surgery Business We are witnessing progression in technology. We are also realizing how fast things are changing. Due to the progression of technology, we are also keeping up by experimenting with our physiques. For this reason, plastic surgery becomes one of the ways. People in the olden days would usually be afraid of doing anything that could alter their figures. This is especially because of the fact that technological advancements were still minimal limiting people to do anything with their looks. However, we have now witnessed many cases of people who have undergone plastic surgery successfully. This is because of the fact that it has existed for a while thus people perfecting it. The first successful case of plastic surgery was realized in 1917 when it was performed on a soldier who has suffered severe facial damages during the war. Plastic surgery is the special process of performing surgical operations on a person that involves restoring, reconstructing or the alteration of the body. It is divided into several parts such as cosmetic surgery, aesthetic surgery, treatment of burns, micro surgery, reconstructive surgery among others. People who choose to undergo plastic surgery do so for various reasons. For instance, in cases of restoration, plastic surgery can be performed on a person in case they were in a fire of car accidents. When accidents happen, the human skin can be destroyed as a result of burns or scratches. All the reasons that make people go for plastic surgery are usually purely personal. Therefore, there are ways in which people can promote plastic surgery. This can be done by making use of websites as well as optimizing their websites on various search engines. Businesses that offer plastic surgery solutions can market themselves through search engine optimization in order to attract the right kind of clients. By doing so, they are guaranteed that potential clients who are looking for plastic surgery works will see their services. Proper marketing by these businesses will involve several steps for the business to realize growth.
The Ultimate Guide to Services
One of the key tools for proper marketing is a website with a great design. The website should be easy to work around with. The design should also be capturing as a bright website is much better in attracting clients than a dull website. Therefore, the website is one of the key tools for marketing to look into.
Why Marketing Aren't As Bad As You Think
The business location is also another thing that should be considered when developing a website. Location is very important since potential customers will have a proper idea of the business location. On their website, they can include an option for maps that when a user clicks on the pin point, it will direct them to the exact location of the business. A website as a marketing tool should also include a list or the reviews of those they have offered their services too. If they have high-end clients, they will boost their business as they offer people confidence on the services. The above facts are some of the ways that businesses can improve their websites as well as use the proper optimization tools.


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Kia ora koutou,I have been a member of this community for a very full and life giving 48 years. As a child in Waipukurau I spent many days in bed with severe bronchial problems a result of this was that I engaged in dialogue with the holy pictures which adorned the bedroom walls. When I look back I think this probably was the seed of my vocation as it forced me to look beyond the material world! and to trust that all would indeed be well.
As a teenager I attended Sacred Heart College, Whanganui and on leaving school wanted my life to "count†to contribute to the wellbeing of the world. I had always wanted to be a teacher, but when old enough to go to Training College I was too involved in the local social life and decided against it. Over time though I began to say to myself "there's got to be more to life than thisâ€â€¦ and this became a haunting question until I decided to give entering the convent "a goâ€. I did not believe that I would last at this, but also felt I would not have peace in my heart until I had tried.
The Second Vatican Council ended in 1965 just as I was entering our community. This meant that we were encouraged to study theology in the light of the "signs of the timesâ€, and to recapture the original spirit of our congregation. Since we were founded to live amongst lay families and not in convents, it began an exciting exploration for all of us
I began my teaching career at Sacred Heart College, and ended up having been a pupil, a teacher, the director of religious studies and a principal there! I enjoyed the wide ranging debate which took place in the religious studies classes when the subject was placed on a par with academic subjects for the assessment of senior pupils at a national level. The enthusiasm of both staff and pupils to encourage a Christian community and so experience a kind of micro-Church - stands out for me.
I became involved in the first Justice Commission for the Diocese of Palmerston North and this opened my eyes to the imbalances in NZ society. This led me to an understanding of the importance of structural analysis skills to interpret the "signs of the times†from a gospel viewpoint.
For six years from 1987 I was full time administrator for our community at a time when we were moving from ministries within the institutional Church to those which took Church to the wider community (this being more in keeping with our heritage). After this I began to discern ways in which I could put this new direction into practice and decided on a mix of counselling and social work, for which I retrained. I spent 18 months working for Child Youth and Family on their sexual abuse team and this led to me to want to work with survivors of this abuse. I moved then from social work to counselling.
After some years working for Presbyterian Support Services in their local Family Counselling agency, I am now in private practice as a counsellor. I see this work as assisting people bring about the gospel fullness of life for themselves and those dear to them. Currently I work with those suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, and also supervise other counsellors and social workers.
At present I am also involved with the administration changes which we, as a community, have had to put in place to keep up with the workings of NZ society e.g. the creation of Trust Boards in order to meet the requirements of the Charities Foundation.
Our current vision statement: "Fullness of life for the earth and its peoples- Ki tonu te ao me te orokohanga a te tangata†is leading me towards a more ecologically centred spirituality. I am very grateful to my Sisters for the encouragement to continually search for a more comprehensive understanding of the God/de Who will always be far beyond my deepest imagining - and the myriad ways in which they support me on my journey.
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|Lactase Deficiency: A Potential Novel Aetiological Factor in Chronic Pruritus of Unknown Origin.
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|Chronic pruritus, which is associated with a wide variety of underlying diseases, represents a challenge in diagnostics and treatment in dermatology and general medicine. The cause of pruritus remains unknown in up to 45% of patients. In this study, 718 patients with chronic pruritus were analysed concerning lactase deficiency, demographic data, aetiology, duration and intensity of pruritus. A total of 154 patients were tested positive for lactase deficiency and 38.3% showed a significant anti-pruritic response to a lactose-free diet (minimum 4 weeks). The best results were observed in patients with pruritus of mixed or unknown origin (n = 91; 64% response). Age, sex, localization or duration had no significant influence on the anti-pruritic effect of a lactose-free diet. Lactase deficiency might be an independent causal factor in the elicitation of chronic pruritus. Thus, screening for lactase deficiency represents a rational step in the diagnostic work-up of chronic pruritus. In case of a positive test result, a lactose-free diet offers a low-cost, efficient and specific therapy in patients with chronic pruritus.
|Sonja A Grundmann; Ewelina Stratmann; Randolf Brehler; Thomas A Luger; Sonja Ständer
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Dr. Blye Frank, Dean, Faculty of Education, UBC invited alumni, students, faculty members and friends of the UBC Faculty of Education to a reception in San Antonio, TX in conjunction with the American Educational Research Association Conference.
Saturday, April 29, 2017
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San Antonio, TX, USA – [map]
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1. Become a CSI investigator in SJND's Biomedical Sciences Program.
2. Participate in the Pi Day Festival. On Pi Day, Pilots recite Pi, eat pie and even pie teachers!
3. Get on stage! Let out your inner performing artist in the Spring Musical. More than 25% of students participate in the production, held at the beautiful Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts in Oakland.
4. Go clubbing at Club Rush, an annual event showcasing SJND's diverse student organizations. Clubs include Fandomania, Culinary Exploration Club, the Us's and more.
5. Skydive! Join SJND's AP Physics for iFLY indoor skydiving field trip.
6. Join the drum circle with SJND's Percussion Ensemble.
7. Learn Mandarin, the world's most spoken language. Mandarin is the newest language in the SJND program, which also includes four levels each of Spanish and Sign Language.
8. Play on! More than 75% of students participate in any of our 29 SJND teams. Lunchtime Intramural Sports offer more ways to stay fit and make friends.
9. Travel to Costa Rica, the Galapagos Islands, or Peru to learn science and social studies through SJND's Academic Immersion Trips.
10. Acquire a superpower that isn't taught in 90% of schools today. Sign up for SJND's Computer Science and Programming course and learn the language of the 21st century.
11. Express yourself! SJND's nationally recognized literary magazine, Prisms, offers you the opportunity to submit your original creative work, whether poetry, prose, or music.
12. Make the world a little better by participating in SJND's Interact Club. The club selects a variety of dynamic projects to serve and improve the community.
13. Take time to reflect, pray, and attend a mass led by Father George in the beautiful St. Joseph Basilica.
14. Support the St. Joseph elementary school by playing! The El Rancho Day Fiesta is the middle school's biggest party and fundraiser with food, games, and lots of ways to play and win prizes!
15. Master the art and science of leadership. SJND's student council, known as the Campus Life Team, includes leadership opportunities at both class and school-wide levels.
16. Make some noise! Join the Flight Crew, SJND's student cheering group, or just bring family and friends to sports events and co-pilot school victories!
17. Lead the next generation. In your first year, you have the opportunity to lead middle school leadership retreats. After your first year, join Link Crew and mentor SJND ninth graders.
18. Find your voice in Speech and Debate. Join the team to master public speaking and critical thinking skills. Then put your skills to the test by competing against other Northern California schools.
19. Get to know Rocket the chinchilla by visiting Mrs. Taylor's classroom.
20. Get decked out in extreme orange and blue for P2BAP (Proud to be a Pilot Week).
21. Create your own sizzling bibimbop bowl at Bowl'd, Alameda's new Korean BBQ restaurant.
22. Check out South Shore Center for Jamba Juice, Five Guys, Chipotle, Starbucks, Trader Joe's and more.
23. Explore Alameda's mobile food market at Off the Grid every Saturday
24. Feed your sweet tooth at dessert restaurant Cookiebar or for the ice-cream connoisseur, Tucker's, a local favorite since 1941.
25. Savor sushi with a San Francisco view at Sushi House and Mexican cuisine at La Penca Azul.
26. Drink your tapioca! Afterschool hotspot Tapioca Express serves refreshing boba and tea.
27. Grab a B.O.B. before school at Bluedot Café, just a block from campus. You may see SJND artwork on display.
28. Find your favorite fine foods at the Marketplace.
29. Experiment to identify your favorite ramen at Yojimbo Sushi!
30. Time for breakfast? A few of Alameda's popular breakfast spots are Ole's Waffle Shop, Little House Cafe or Café Jolie.
31. Bowl a perfect game at AMF Southshore Lanes or play the 90+ pinball machines at Pacific Pinball Museum.
32. Join an indoor soccer league or do some climbing at the Bladium Sports and Fitness Club.
33. Hit the links at the beautiful Chuck Corica Golf Complex.
34. Swim, kayak or windsurf at Crown Memorial State Beach and Crab Cove.
35. Run with champions! Join the Pilots' cross country team, two-time state champions, at the Alameda Mayor's Fourth of July 5k Race.
36. Play bocce ball and shuffleboard at Lincoln Park.
37. Skate a concrete bowl, steel ramps, quarter pipes, and ledges at Alameda Skate Park at the former Alameda Naval Air Station.
38. Bike the Alameda section of the Bay Area Ridge Trail. You can ride from Crown Memorial Beach and follow the shoreline, crossing the Bay Farm Island Bike Bridge.
39. Attend SJND's Summer Discovery Sports Clinics for volleyball, basketball, and running.
40. Help fight cancer and stay fit in the American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Alameda annual running and fundraising event.
41. Shop local at Books Inc.
42. Tour historic Alameda with visits to The Alameda Museum, USS Hornet Museum and Alameda Naval Air Museum.
43. Catch a movie at the Historic Alameda Theatre and Cineplex and grab a burger next door at Burgermeister.
44. Take a stroll down Park Street for great restaurant finds and boutique shopping.
45. Mini-golf the 18-hole, mini indoor course with holes that showcase San Francisco Bay landmarks at Subpar Miniature Golf.
46. Get your gaming on at High Scores Arcade: Interactive Arcade Museum.
47. Bring your shovel, bucket and creativity to the beach for the annual Sandcastle and Sand Sculpture Contest.
48. Enjoy the arts with the Estuary Art Attack, 2nd Friday Art Walks that include 21 venues that span Park Street to Jingletown art studios.
49. Get ready for prom--great threads right around the corner! Lilac Dress Boutique for dresses and Golden Needle Tailoring for tuxedo rentals.
50. Celebrate Halloween in Alameda's Gold Coast neighborhood. The neighborhood is transformed into a haunting and fun multi-block celebration for trick-or-treaters.


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Part 4: Professional Leadership Series – Well-Crafted Self-Promotion
Thank you to everyone who have been able to attend the first three parts of our Professional Development Series! They have been a success among students and professionals! Our FINAL session of our Professional Leadership Series Seminars, Well-Crafted Self-Promotion, will be held Wednesday, July 18th, 2018 at 5:30 PM! Our guest presenter, Albert Alfaro, retired Boeing executive, will be presenting more in depth of his


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I have a problem with Impose on a Fiery E41a controller connected to a Ricoh ProC751.
CWS version is 184.108.40.206.
When a have a A4 job in color, Impose it and I want to print the job with several pages in B/W it is impossible to do this.
I go to the media and tick the box Grayscale for the required pages in the dialog screen. Then close Impose an rename the job.
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Ann Halliday
Ann has considerable banking experience and acts for banks, investment funds, multi-national companies, partnerships and trusts as well as local fiduciaries and licensees. She specialises in advising on banking, corporate finance and structured finance transactions as well as restructuring, merger and acquisition transactions.
Ann joined the firm in 2016 having worked for eight years as a banking lawyer with a leading offshore firm in Guernsey. Previously, she worked for UK firm Cobbetts LLP and in-house with a leading financial institution. Ann became an associate of the Chartered Institute of Bankers in 1984 and spent a number of years in banking before qualifying as an English & Welsh solicitor in 1997.
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Leading offshore law firm Bedell Cristin has advised RBS International in connection with finance made available to the Channel Islands Property Fund Limited.
Bedell Cristin has promoted Ann Halliday to the newly created counsel role in its Guernsey office. She is the first person at the firm to be promoted to this position.
Leading offshore law firm Bedell Cristin has advised The Royal Bank of Scotland International Limited in connection with loan facilities made available to the Channel Islands Property Fund Limited.
Bedell Cristin are once again exhibiting sponsors at the Guernsey Funds Forum which takes place at etc.venues, 155 Bishopsgate, London EC2M 3YD on Thursday 11 May 2017 from 12pm.
Bedell Cristin has again acted as Guernsey and Jersey legal advisers to The Royal Bank of Scotland International Limited in connection with the loan facilities made available to Channel Islands Property Fund Limited.
Bedell Cristin has strengthened its highly rated corporate and banking team through a senior appointment in Guernsey.
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There's nothing we like more than spending time worshiping God, looking at what the Bible has to say to us today, and waiting on the Holy Spirit, and that's what our Saturday Celebrations are all about!
There's no need to book and it's free to come along but we do take up a collection to cover costs. We hope you can come and join us!
Time: 6.30pm
Cost: The celebration is free! We do take up a collection during the evening to help towards our costs and sometimes to go towards a charity (which we will detail on the day) but this is entirely voluntary.


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Dental marketing is not as easy as it seems. It takes technical know-how to effectively market your practice. Many dentists think that they are saving money by not hiring a dental marketing firm, when in fact, they are throwing money down the drain on marketing tactics that don't work because they aren't effectively implemented. Are you making this mistake too? Fortunately, hiring the right dental marketing firm can help you make sure that your dental marketing strategies will bring in new patients. Here are three dental marketing ideas that many dental practices get wrong and ways that a dental marketing firm can help.
Search Engine Optimization
Search Engine Optimization or SEO for dentists refers to the process of gaining traffic from search engines. You can have a well-designed, functional website for your practice, but if it does not show up in search engine results, you might as well not even have a website at all. Web sites that use SEO correctly show up at the top of Google, Yahoo and other search engine results. Google also provides search results based on the location of the person searching. Showing up in location-based searches is a great way to get patients in the door. Developing a good search engine optimization strategy is more difficult than it might seem. It requires knowing how to use keywords effectively, understanding what content is most likely to be valued by search engines and knowing how search engine algorithms operate. While most dentists don't have this knowledge as they are focused on their patients, a dental marketing firm does have this expertise and can ensure that your practice stays at the top of search engines.
Pay-Per-Click Marketing
Pay-Per-Click or PPC is one of the fastest ways to acquire new patients. With PPC you can display ads in the sponsored results section at the top of the search result pages. You only pay a fee when someone clicks on your ad. Although it might seem easy enough, PPC must be properly utilized to get results. It can be extremely costly and a waste of time if it is not optimized. There are several ways that dental practices waste money on PPC.
Directing Traffic to the Wrong Landing Page
When potential patients click on your PPC ad, they may be directed to your main page. You may think that this does not matter as long as they are directed to your website. But, it does matter. If a potential client is searching for information on dental implants, they should be sent to a specific landing page for dental implants when they click on a PPC ad. Unfortunately, many customers are not sent to specific landing pages. They may end up on a home page instead. Rather than taking the time to search through a site's main page to find the information that they want, potential patients may simply leave the web page. That is why a dedicated landing page is essential for the success of any PPC campaign. A dental marketing firm can help ensure that your pay-per-click advertising directs customers to where they want to go.
Targeting the Wrong Audience
One of the main benefits of PPC advertising is the fact that it allows you to connect with your target audience right when they are searching for your service online. A problem can arise when you are not targeting your specific audience, and the wrong people click on your advertisement. You have to pay for every click, whether or not you gain a new patient. If you are constantly attracting the wrong audience with your PPC, then you will be throwing money down the drain. A dental marketing firm helps you get the most ROI for your PPC campaign by utilizing special techniques to help you narrow down audience to the correct demographic that you are looking for.
Misusing Adwords
Google Adwords is one of the most effective types of PPC, but it is also easy to get wrong if you do not know what you are doing. Many dental practices have tried Adwords and then given up after finding it not working several thousands of dollars into their campaign. The fact is that Adwords for dentists does work. It is only expensive if you are not managing it correctly. The right Adwords campaign can bring new patients right in the door of your dental practice. There are several mistakes that are made with Adwords campaigns, such as not using the right keywords or having ad copy that does not contain important keywords. A dental marketing firm can help you save both time and money by effectively managing your Adwords account. By using tools and techniques specifically designed for Adwords, they can help you bring in more targeted traffic to your site and reduce traffic that you do not want.
Social Media
Social media is a cost-effective way to grow your practice. But, beware that the internet never forgets. It is easy to post something offensive without realizing the implications. If you do this, understand that your practice will bear the brutality of the internet. Several big companies have learned this lesson the hard way after tarnishing their reputations through social media. DiGiorno mistakenly drew a firestorm of criticism in 2014 by misusing the hashtag #WhyIStayed, according to Time Magazine. This hashtag was meant for a discussion about a serious issue, domestic violence, but DiGiorno used the hashtag in a tweet to self-promote its pizza. This came off as opportunistic and insensitive. Entenmann's, the baked goods company, did something similar with its hashtag #NotGuilty tweet. The company decided that it would be funny to tweet #notguilty about eating tasty baked goods. Twitter erupted with anger to the tweet as it was originally meant as a reference to the injustice of the Casey Anthony "Not Guilty" murder verdict. Another famous social media fail involves Minnesota dentist, Dr. Walter Palmer, who publicized that he hunted and killed beloved lion Cecil in Zimbabwe, even posting an image of the dead lion on Facebook. The photo sparked international outrage and completely crushed his business. In fact, according to Business Insider, Dr. Palmer closed his practice as all of the backlashes made it too difficult for him to remain in business. All of these examples show why it is so important to hire a firm that understands social media and how to use it correctly to promote your practice.
Dental marketing is very important for any dental practice. Marketing your practice the wrong way can end up costing you money and time. In some cases, it can be disastrous. That is why it is so important to make sure that you hire the right dental marketing company to market your dental practice.


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I don't take political party loyalty very seriously at all. The pay-to-play system that is involved in order to excel in a party along with the almost gang like nature of the game washes out any real desire to be part of one for me.
That being said, if you're gonna be in the game you have to play in the game. Obviously no one has told that to Joe Miller and Bill Weld.
Recently Bill Weld has alluded that after the election he would return to the GOP, with those allegations coming after it was reported that Weld donated against the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire to a Republican candidate.
Well, things have gotten stranger…
While campaigning for Gary Johnson in Alaska, Weld posed for a picture with incumbent Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski, who is running against Libertarian candidate Joe Miller.
If his plan was to alienate himself from the Libertarian Party after this election, he's doing a great job. In Weld's defense though, Joe Miller isn't much of a party man either. Miller entered the race as a Libertarian since he wasn't able to take the nomination from Murkowski, and not only said he would caucus with the GOP if elected, but will also be voting for Republican Donald Trump.
This leaves the only question to remain, if Democrat Donald Trump can run as a Republican, and Republicans Joe Miller and Bill Weld can run as Libertarians, what's the point of political parties if everyone is just shuffling around in order to find what's convenient for them depending on the election climate?
Answer: There is no point, vote principle and person, not party line.
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There is less than one month to go until opening day and the Sky Sox are getting ready for the season. Last weekend the team held their annual National Anthem Tryouts at the Chapel Hills Mall. The tryouts featured over 100 participants competing for a chance to sing the Anthem on April 4. The runner-up will sing "God Bless America" on July 4 and the finishers in the top-ten will receive a free singing lesson from the Colorado Springs Conservatory. Winners will be announced sometime in the next couple of weeks so stay tuned to skysox.com and our Facebook page for updates.
Besides being a busy week for the staff it was also a busy week for the Colorado Rockies. Here are some updates from Spring Training.
- Top Rockies' prospect Nolan Arenado continues to impress. The third baseman is currently slated to begin the year with the Sox, but his strong Spring Training leads some to believe he might be ready for a spot on the Rockies' Opening Day roster. Arenado has only played in seven games, but is tied for the lead in home runs with four and leads the Rockies in slugging percentage at 1.235.
- In 2007, pitcher Jeff Francis started in 34 games and won 17 games for the Rockies. Since then Francis has only won 20 games in 101 starts. The lefty is looking to reinvigorate his career and is off to a good start this spring. In nine innings Francis has yet to give up a run and has only allowed six hits.
- Since the last Spring Training update on 2/28, the Rockies have gone 3-2 with wins against the Brewers, Cubs and Team USA.
- On Wednesday, March 6, the Rockies found themselves down five runs in the ninth inning against Team USA before hitting seven straight singles to take the lead and win the game. Colorado began the rally against Rockies' pitcher Nick Schmidt who was loaned to Team USA from Colorado. Catcher Lars Davis then drove in the game winning run against another Rockie, Logan Kensing.
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"The Catcher's Mitt," Friend, May 2011, 22–23
The Catcher's Mitt
We believe in being honest (Articles of Faith 1:13).
Moving from his hometown hadn't been easy for Charlie. After Dad had been offered a better job, the family decided to move. Charlie's seven-year-old brother, Justin, didn't mind the move. Justin made friends wherever he went.
But going into a new sixth-grade class in the middle of the school year was hard for Charlie. Most of the kids had known each other since kindergarten. No one seemed interested in getting to know him. So Charlie was excited when Ryan and a couple other guys in his class asked him to go to the mall with them after school. They were going to look for some equipment for baseball season, which was only two weeks away.
As the boys walked into a sports equipment store, Charlie pulled a catcher's mitt from the wall and tried it on.
"That's a cool mitt," Ryan said.
"I know," Charlie said. "Too bad I don't have any money."
"Just stick it in your backpack," Ryan said. "Nobody's watching."
"What? You just want me to take it?" Charlie asked.
"They overcharge for everything in this store," Ryan said. "We probably pay too much for a lot of things."
Charlie wanted that mitt. Baseball season started soon, and he needed a new catcher's mitt. A lump formed in his throat. He knew he shouldn't take the mitt.
"Go ahead. Take it," Ryan said.
"Not right now," Charlie said. "Maybe later."
Charlie hung the glove back on the wall and turned around. The boys were laughing.
"Baseball season is coming up," Ryan reminded Charlie as they left the store. "You're going to need a glove soon."
Charlie couldn't concentrate on his homework that evening. He still wanted that mitt. He started to wonder if Ryan was right. At dinner, Mom and Dad noticed something was wrong.
"How are things at school, Charlie?" Dad asked.
"I got 100 percent on my spelling test," Justin said.
"That's great," Dad said.
"How about you, Charlie?" Mom asked. "How's that essay coming along?"
"I'm almost done," Charlie muttered. "I'll go finish it now."
Charlie's teacher had assigned him to write an essay about freedom. Charlie pulled out his notebook, picked up his pen, and began reading from his textbook. "Freedom has two parts—agency and responsibility."
Charlie had learned about agency at church, but he never really thought about it being connected with freedom. He started thinking about the catcher's mitt. He knew he shouldn't take it. He decided he wouldn't—no matter what the other guys thought.
The next day at school, Charlie told Ryan he wasn't going to take the catcher's mitt.
"What's the big deal?" Ryan asked. "They've got hundreds of them."
"Stealing is wrong, even if the store has a lot," Charlie said.
Ryan laughed as Charlie walked away.
That night, Charlie told his parents how he had been tempted to take the mitt.
"What stopped you?" Dad asked.
"I just knew it wasn't honest," Charlie said. "I knew it would be the wrong choice."
Dad placed his hand on Charlie's shoulder. "We're proud of you," he said.
Even though Charlie still hadn't made any good friends in his new class yet, he felt happy as he lay in bed that night. With baseball season just around the corner, he knew he would have a chance to make some new friends.


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Monday, September 8
Ploughing over old ground
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You're not alone... I seem to follow the same patterns. I think I'm now exiting a period of lack of inspiration and, lo and behold, I started again to look for subjectcs in locations that did seem to have dried out long ago or just bored me. The places in the vicinity are what they are and I think we have to accept the fact that sooner or later we start to repeat, but hopefully with a more fresh eye and a trick or two more in our technical knowledge. And, yes, succumb to GAS does not heal a lack of inspiration just by itself, and looking at more equipment sitting neglected makes me feel a sort of guilt. Yes, force myself to go out and look for pictures, even if it seems repetitious and thus pointless, makes me feel better and often than not I manage to find a subject worth, or just a slight different view of it, which is better than nothing, I'd say.
Cheers, M,
- 8 September 2014 at 12:40
- Denise Ross said...
I hate that I hesitate to say this, but here goes anyway. All any of us who empathize at the heart's level with someone is offer advice that worked for us.
After twenty years as a photographer, I was completely stale...(insert long, boring story...) I decided to learn how to make silver gelatin contact printing paper like the old gaslight paper my photography prof had back in the day. That lit a fire that after ten years burns even hotter. Paper led to dry plate led to film and I can hardly wait to wake up every morning and get back to it.
Learning a new process is very different from G.A.S. Learning one that isn't being done to death is a day-by-day adventure.
Best of luck. I love your website and your work.
d (www.thelightfarm.com)
- 8 September 2014 at 14:01
- Folker said...
I think a "creative pause" happens to everyone now and then.
- 8 September 2014 at 15:15
I confess that I have fallow periods quite often. I find that I've stopped worrying about (mostly) it but then, I don't have a baying, hungry crowd of blog-readers to feed.
Your three pix have a common factor: they are all images that look forward. A few obstacles, it's true – a fence post, some muddy terrain – but no immoveable object, nothing that you can't overcome.
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neural advice seems to be to try something new-sh. Revisiting old scenes might be new enough, but you could try walking, even staying indoors. With a camera of course. By way of diversion, a few hundred indiscriminate, omniverous digital images in a short a time as possible, then editing them down considerably from Bish-bash-bosh All You Can Eat, as it were, to a dainty platter. Slumming for you, but why not? We won't tell anybody and you can wash your hands afterwards.
I suggest this because "considered" photography, by its very nature, can back you into a corner were movement is almost impossible. Seriously, it could reveal hidden themes that your eye sees but your controlling brain doesn't register.
So, a few days off from rigorously moral photography and a bit of digital sin might do it.
Or, as a last resort, you could work out how much you'd get for all your kit and how much more it would cost you to take up serious golf or hot-air balooning. That should cure anything.
Don't worry about not being a lecturer. Their job might not be quite what you imagine. For clarity I have to say: I'm not a lecturer.
- 8 September 2014 at 15:37
- Jim Grey said...
I'm hardly the world's foremost expert at this, but I find that I just need to keep shooting the same old things when I feel the doldrums because sooner or later I will see something in them I hadn't before and it will spark new creativity. For me, the only way through it is through it.
- 8 September 2014 at 18:22
- Kenny Wood said...
In your last post you mentioned colour photography and giving it a go. Well why not? And please don't give us the excuse 'I'm too poor to buy the film' rubbish! It can be had for £1 a roll if you look for it. In other words no excuses, the last lot of colour images looked pretty good even though they were taken on a phone camera. You have a very good eye for an image, so one roll of cheap colour film and there you are. Put it in one of the many cameras you probably have and only shoot one colour picture then move on and shoot something else. In other words go out looking for singular images but in colour not black and white. A while ago I did something similar only using IR film, I've still not finished with the project due to technical reasons.
Try something different that gets you up off you're arse and gets you out of your comfort zone perhaps! Street photography, close ups, portraits, pets etc. Yup I know not your cup of tea but come on the list is pretty much endless. Then when you're fed up with these you can always go back to your favourite haunts. Who knows you might this time look at the subjects with a different eye.
Your a big Gibson fan what about a few enigmatic 'Gibson-esque' style images at one of the derelict buildings? Only this time take someone with you to provide a bit of human interest e.g. a fleeting image, a shadow, a hand on the door handle perhaps? Ok it's been done, but then again you could say nearly everything's been done! So why bother, let's just sit at home and watch the telly then!
It's not necessarily about the gear or the brand of black and white film, change it by all means if you have mind to but remember if you don't break the cycle (no bike puns intended). You'll end up photographing the same subjects in the same old way. Only this time on a different camera or a different black and white film! Is that what you really want? Here's a wee challenge for you, take a photo of one of your bike's from your collection in the style of Ralph Gibson. No time limit, just get out there and experiment and publish the image when you're happy with the result. I chose Gibson rather than Cartier-Bresson for obvious reasons, that would have been too easy! (ok perhaps!)
- 8 September 2014 at 18:49
- Bruce Robbins said...
Lots of great comments there. Thank you all very much. There were a couple of points that I wanted to respond to.
David M: you've made me wonder if my photos are trying to tell me something. I've never thought that they might be a metaphor for something else going on in or around my life. I'm not great at introspection which is probably a bit weird when I'm quite introverted but I'll ponder this for a while and see if any insights emerge.
Kenny: A Ralph Gibson job on one of my bikes? That's a good idea! I'll give that some thought as well.
- 8 September 2014 at 19:40
- raddad said...
I had that moment after forty years as a commercial photographer. Then I just stopped photographing. It took a while to look at my old work, not the commercial, those "just for fun" images. I realized I was carrying my Leica M habitually around and shot what I liked. After all, those were the images I really liked, even 30 years after. I got rid of most "Professional" cameras such as hasselblads, Sinars, even all digitals. Now I walk around with my two Leicas, 35mm and 21mm lenses, some TRI-X in my pocket and I am happy to have 3-4 nice frames in 60 shots. I throw away all the negs I don`t like but spend maybe several evenings printing those few frames into 30X40 prints. Life is fine again...!
- 8 September 2014 at 21:17
Make your photographs about something instead of making random images. So maybe read a local history book and make your own photographs based on the locations or events. Or take an OS map and photograph all the jetty's on the coastline nearby, making the images about a lost way of life (or whatever). Read the 'Whats On' guides for local events, etc.
So you create projects, but don't try to come up with idea's of your own all the time, take influences and use them, as painters do, as authors do, as musicians do. Address the conceptual side of the image before making the photograph in other words. You can then be excited about ideas as much as the imagery.
- 8 September 2014 at 21:50
- Daniel D. Teoli Jr. said...
Very Nice photos!
Check out:
Much of his work was done close to home or short in-state trips. You would have never thought he could do so much shooting right in his backyard more or less. Same with Sally Mann.
Steve Barnett gave you a good suggestion. Keep an open eye for projects. Projects are of the utmost importance to a photographer. They give then direction and a purpose to focus their skills on. Many famous photographers are known for their projects....
Narco Cultura - Shaul Schwarz
Street Cops - Jill Freedman
Wrongly Bodied - Clarissa Sligh
Les amies de Place Blanche - Christer Strömholm
Spain's Religious Rituals - Cristina Garcia Rodero
Monsoons - Steve McCurry
Uncommon Places - Stephen Shore
Little People and Deerslayers - Les Krims
Too Much Time: Women in Prison - Jane Evelyn Atwood
Rangerettes and Weeping Mary - O. Rufus Lovett
If you can't come up with any projects, go back over your old work to see if your vision has changed for a rehash of your images.
Another thing I do if I'm feeling blah is to hit the books. I have many hundred photo books in my library. If I'm not doing anything, there is no excuse not to crack some of them open. If you can't afford books, plenty of inspiration online.
- 9 September 2014 at 00:04
As others have stated, working within a project is far more satisfying than just taking beautiful images. My current project is Carpenter Gothic Churches in Florida (most within 100 mile radius). What with printing, revisiting and historical research, this will last for at least a year.
I also have a few formats to work with (from MF to 7X17). I concentrate on 1-2 formats for current project, but next project may suggest different formats.
And, as Denise Ross suggested, exploring alternative procedures can open up entirely new visions of your current area.
- 9 September 2014 at 00:05
Thank you for your kind comment. I don't think we can take the "metaphor for life" analogy too literally, but when you're choosing subject matter without a brief (as a commercial photographer would have) then the choices you make are bound to be personal and revealing.
I remember, once, at a difficult time, taking a "way ahead" sort of picture, but with an iron post directly in the centre. It was someone else (in fact, a lecturer, but a decent chap for all that) who induced me to think why I took it.
A very well-known landscape photographer once told me, on a workshop, that he had similar periods, and one thing he did was to look back over his old work and find gaps in it. Then he set out to fill those gaps. I'm carefully not quoting him exactly but giving what I understood at the time.
Do you organise your work into projects or series in a structured sort of way? "The Unpeopled Quarry" "Staircase" (?) You'll see that these are not really serious suggestions, merely top-of-head stuff.
Then, having a group of images that fall into some sort of category, the next step is sequencing.
The word suggests putting the images in 1-2-3... order but it has come to mean rather more than that. It's grouping or arranging the images so that they seem to feed each other. I hope this explanation contains some coherent meaning.
The traditional way to do it is to make small reference prints and lay them all out on your sofa or the floor and move them around, adding and subtracting, until you're happy, or at least happier, with the result. Obviously, it seems that this is done more easily on screen, but there's something about handling actual prints...
The moderately good news is that this is best done when you're not raring to get out and make clicking noises.
(And after all this, you're almost ready for the book or exhibition...)
I mentioned a workshop above. Might be worth looking at going on one. You need to be picky; some of the advertised ones seem to be little more than a tour around the tripod-holes of guaranteed Awesome Shots, with some advice on the less familiar settings on your (inevitably) DSLR.
Look for a photographer you respect. On a good workshop, they'll seem to teach nothing, but you learn a lot, often from the other participants. You might not realise what you've learned until weeks afterwards.
You may already be suffering from advice-overload. Ignore anything that you don't like, please.
An unusually tricky Turing test this time.
- 9 September 2014 at 11:45
- zeitguy said...
Two years ago I decided to focus on what I could see from the footbridge over a local river. Whatever other subjects I dallied with - that one vantage point became the eye of the needle through which my photo ambition had to pass. Many times I said "to hell with this" as I dressed in the predawn to gather one more frame from the bridge. After over forty years of photography that one project taught and consolidated a new love of the game I am surprised to feel. Sometimes with subjects less (fewer) is more.
- 9 September 2014 at 23:47
- Gregg Obst said...
I tend to do a ton of location research so location opportunities are seldom the issue for me but I do feel stale every now and then and that's when I look for challenges. Sometimes I just write down a bunch of different shooting challenges down on separate pieces of paper and put then in a can. when I need a challenge I go to the can and reach in, pull a piece of paper out and do whatever it says that day or weekend. Sometimes the challenge is a switch in subject type, shooting genre, focal length, frame size (6x4.5cm, 6x6cm vs 6x9cm, 4x5", etc), long exposure, still life, portraits and sometimes I go all minimalist and pickup one of my 4x5 pinhole cameras and a couple of film holders and go for a drive.
But sometimes you get stale because you are still trying to "shoot" without first "seeing". That's when it's better to just go for a walk and observe things for a time and let different scenes "talk to you". Minor White used to say something along the lines of "Don't just see and photograph things for what they are. See and photograph them for what else they are." That requires seeing before taking action.
- 13 September 2014 at 10:18


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