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Hello, if i write you a script are you able to make a specific project regard your explainer kit ? Thank you.
I did not receive the gel pen font. How can I get it?
Hi, Thank you for purchasing! You can download it for free here: http://www.dafont.com/gelpen.font Also, you can find the links for the fonts and music in the help document included with the template. Kind Regards.
Thank you. I am fairly new working with After Effects. After viewing your video, I still need help with how to use your template. For instance, I am starting with the Blank Comp and want to add the hand drawing text. Can you let me know how to build this from scratch rather than editing the pre-existing comps? I cannot find any other tutorials on line.
Hi, thank you for asking. I've listed the three steps below. Please let me know if you will need a tutorial video to help you complete this task.
1. Drag and drop one of the extra text comps into the timeline, or select the type tool (Control / Command + T) from the top tool bar and click in the Comp Window to type some text.
2.Open the Writing Hands and the Text Reveals folder. Select the comp that would best cover your text.
3.Drag and drop the text reveal comp into the timeline,make it the top most layer, and position it over the text. Similar to 35:07 in the Help Video.
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Cool and wonderful work! something very worthy !! I wish good sales !!
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Hello, my computer has 6gb RAM but when i try to open your whiteboardwow files, after effects write to me its not possible to open it!! WHAT TO DO ????
Hi Thank you for purchasing! I'm sorry to hear that you are having trouble with the template. Could you please tell me exactly what the error message says.Kind Regards.
i need some advice about the kind of computer i should get to use your Template. Mine is icore 5 with 6giga RAM and no graphic card. And it doesnt work with your Template so i wish to know if i get computer with i core 5 and 8giga ram is ok ?
Radeon RX 560 (2 Go) for the graphic card is ok ?
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Hi, no need to apologize. I'm sorry you were unable to use the template. You can request a refund at the bottom of the linked page: http://bit.ly/1zYGBlS Kind Regards!
Hi, have two presale questions: 1) How can I use more elements? There are just a few elements. Any option? 2) Is there any update planned? Last was four years ago. Thanks
Hi, Thanks for asking! You can add your own elements and reveal them using one of the pre-made hand animations.You can view a tutorial for vectors here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjQghVAG678&t=21s and for images here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QccatC7yEZU&t=1s
There are no updates planned, because there will be a more complete replacement released later this year.
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Hi, can you please show me where the stated more complete replacement is? You have a link?
Hello, huge apologies, the new release was postponed. Will be sure to keep you up to date in the future as to when it will hit the marketplace.
Fantastic work!
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Hi It looks very nice. I have a question before buy.
Is it possible to edit the template in Adobe After Effect cc2018?
I have notebook Dell Inspiron – windows 10 Intel Core i7-8550U , 16GB RAM DDR4
Thanks for answear.
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Hello and thank you for asking. Yes you can edit the template in AE 2018. When you open the project, just click OK when asked if you want to convert it to AE 2018.
Also, this is a large file with a lot of elements, so I would suggest reducing the resolution of the preview while you are working on your Dell notebook.
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Have a nice day and please let me know if you have any other questions.
P.S. We are offering 25% off on our editing services for the month of November. Just send your request from our profile page https://videohive.net/user/motioncraver if you are interested.
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Amazing work my friend!!! Happy sales!!!
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Is there a woman's hand (to do the writing) also available in the template? Thank You.
Hi, I think it is a woman's hand. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find a similar photo with nail polish, if that is what you are looking for.
ah ok thanks I see it now
So excited. But I have some question. My macbook air AE CC 2018 is ok?
Hi, Thank you for asking! Yes it will work with AE 2018. When you open the project you'll be asked to convert it to CC 2018, just click the OK button This is a pretty big toolkit so I would recommend that your Macbook has at least 16GB of RAM. Please let me know if you have any other questions. Kind Regards.
Question: When I change the text of an existing comp, for instance, from "CONTACT US TODAY" to "CALL NOW" it looks like the writing hand is keyframed to the original text, which means now it is drawing the CONTACT US TODAY text and not respecting the new smaller width text. Do I have to re-keyframe the hand everytime for a text change?
Hello, Thank you for your purchase!
No need to re-keyframe
The animations are pre-made so you would just need to swap the current text reveal layer with a smaller one.
There are several to choose from in the "Writing Hands" > "Text Reveals" Folder.
Here's a screen grab to help: https://bit.ly/2IQbPXm
1) Select the Text Reveal Comp that best fits the size of your type
2)Select the current text reveal layer in the timeline
3) Use the shortcut Ctrl/Command + Alt+ / to replace one with the other.
4) Position and scale the new text reveal layer as needed.
Please let me know if you have any other questions, or if you would like to have custom drawings, videos, edits or animations made. All services are 50% off until the end of July. Kind Regards
I have the same error on my Mac. It can't running.
Hi Thank you for purchasing! I'd be happy to help. What is the error message?
So, I was bought this thing on my mac. But I just read your notice. Do you have any updated for mac users?
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Hi, I downloaded the project support. But it gives an error "Cached Preview Needs 2 or More Frames to Playback."I cleaned all cache but didnEt solve. Project too slow… My system features i7, 8gb ram and 1GB Geforce graphic card. I want to withdraw my payment and buy your other product. Is it possible?
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Thx, i fill refund form and buy other project. Beccause i think this project too huge for my system…
Ok Please let me know if you have any other issues.
Hello You animation is very nice. Can You draw into animation a character a businessman in the style of Satan? How much would it cost?
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Everyone is having a great time!
Watching the sunset at the Dune de Pilat is always a highlight of the trip. The climb to the top is tough but the view from the top is so worth it. But the best part has got to be running back down again!
Today we have our second day of sailing and tonight is the legendary Rockley Challenge!
We had a busy first day on the lake yesterday (Monday). Both groups had the chance to sail both Catamarans and Pico boats. The children worked well in teams to rig their boats, sail and de-rig at the end. We have had some excellent feedback about their enthusiasm and behaviour from instructors and hope to get some more photos soon! Watch this space!


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योगः कर्मसु कौशलम् (yogah karmasu kaushalam)
Sri Krishna says in the Bhagavad Gita, "Yoga is Skill at Work".
Thirty Days Hath September. I'm describing 30 meditations on a full life in this month.
Kusha grass is a tall sacred grass native to India. In the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna suggests using kusha grass as a meditation cushion. Kusha grass blades are very sharp, and if an untrained ashram-dwelling monk were to gather grass for the teacher's meditation, it is very likely they would cut themselves and bleed. Gathering kusha grass is a task only for the expert. Hence, the expert came to be known as a "kushal", and Kaushal became another name for skill.
To live a full life, we must learn to handle the sharp blades. Working like a fool isn't a good way to live.
Anyone who has achieved excellence in life, you would find that they have worked really hard at it, and because they have worked hard at something, they make it look easy. We have to strive for excellence in everything we do, because only then will everything be easy.
That's not how we live, of course. We just try to get by. We try to just have enough engagement and skill to pass the test. And that's why we make our own life hard and filled with frustration and misery. If we don't get good at things we do, we end up using more effort. We still spend effort but don't get the results and don't have fun. Why not get good at things then?
Excellence is a habit. Habits can be learnt. Learning involves failure. Being willing to fail and learn, and learn to form habits of excellence, this is a worthy way to live a full life.
It can take a full life to purse this excellence. Nobel laureate and India's philosopher-poet said, at the time of his death, "I have spent many days stringing and unstringing my instrument, while the song I came to sing remains unsung." This is someone who excelled in poetry, music, literature and education. He felt he was just beginning to learn excellence at the end of his eighty year life. We may safely conclude that our work is not done either, and we can yet dedicate our life to excellence.


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UPDATE: During this campus closure, the Student Health and Wellness Center (SHWC) is still available for both medical and counseling appointments. It is required that ALL students CALL before coming to the center to seek medical or psychiatric care. Please call the SHWC at 310-846-5738 with any questions or to make an appointment.
All currently enrolled Otis College of Art and Design degree seeking students have free access to the Student Health and Wellness Center, including those without the student health insurance plan.
The Student Health and Wellness Center provides medical and counseling services as well as health promotion programs to promote healthy living and engagement, to help students fulfill their artistic endeavors at Otis College.
- Contact the SHWC
- SHWC Clinic Hours
- Academic Year Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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- Closed weekends and all Otis College holidays
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is our health portal. Use your Otis ID Number and Pin to login. There you can securely message your provider, fill out necessary health forms, view past visits and upload documents for your provider
- Services and Fees:
Detailed information can be found on our Menu of Services and Fee Schedule page.
- How to Schedule an Appointment:
Please call the Student Health and Wellness Center for all appointments including counseling at (310) 846-5738. You can also schedule an appointment by coming in person to the Student Health and Wellness Center. Appointments can not be scheduled via email.
*Please Note, the Student Health and Wellness Center does not provide excuse notes for missed classes, exams, or school work.
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You will be marked as a no show for your appointment if you do not come to the appointment, or arrive late (15 or more minutes past your scheduled appointment time). There is a $5 no show/late cancellation fee, due at check in for your next appointment.
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If there is a medical or psychiatric emergency (whether or not the SHWC is open) the college's emergency policy is that the department where the incident occurred will call 911 and then notify security at (310) 665-6965. For further information regarding emergencies, please see our Emergency & After Hours Instructions page.
- In the event of non-life threatening emergencies, these local medical centers are available to you:
Playa Vista Medical Center - approx. 5 minutes from campus, M-F 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Sat/Sun 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 6020 Sea Bluff Drive, Suite #1, Playa Vista, CA 90094, 310.862.0400 *no charge for parking, Urgent Care Facility (no Emergency Room),
Marina Del Rey Hospital Emergency Department - approx. 10 minutes from campus, 24 hour medical care available, 4650 Lincoln Blvd., Marina del Rey, CA 90292, 310.823.8911 (Main), ext. 5100 (ER),
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Brother Greg
Brother Greg McFadden and his wife Amanda
I grew up in Livonia, Michigan where I attended Galilean Baptist Church. It was at the age of five that I got saved. In 1993, at Bible Believers Youth Camp in Angola, Indiana, I made a decision to give my life to the Lord and to get serious about serving him. When I turned 18, I started attending Prayer Baptist Church in Westland, Michigan.
In 2003, I got married to Amanda and we got involved in the bus ministry at church. In a few short years, we found ourselves teaching the Junior High class. After a year of teaching (through different circumstances), the Lord led us to run the Teen Department.
God has given me a burden to work with the teens through church, youth rallies, teen retreats, and teen camp. I have seen great things happen, from them getting saved to getting their lives right with God. We do a lot of activities a year, but as much as I love recreational fun, I believe that the most important activities are centered on Godly preaching (1 Corinthians 1:18).
I enjoy being involved with the KJVTEENS4CHRIST. We are not the biggest group of churches, but I believe that we are all on the same page from a biblical point of view, especially the ideas we have about teen camp, youth rallies, etc. All of us love being goofy and making teens laugh, but at the end of the day we want the focus of camp and youth rallies to be on the preaching.
Looking back I have no regrets. There have truly been some tough times, but God has been good and faithful. I thank God that He has led me to the position that I am in and that He uses me, in spite of me. I am thankful that He gave me a godly wife who is willing to work next to me, and I am also thankful that I have a pastor who is very supportive of our youth department.
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Imagine this scene, walking into your office and your boss coming up to you saying, "Heyyy, how was the Coke Zero Saturday afternoon…and that playlist you were listening to on Spotify…well that was SPOT on."
You could also imagine posting as your status on a Saturday night – 'Got an extra ticket to Lil Wayne tonight, who wants to go.' only to have your mom post next – ' I'll go see this Wayne fellow with you sweety. Love you.'
While it's our own fault for posting every intimate detail of our life on Facebook, there's a big difference between your friend from college knowing how you spent your Saturday night compared to your parents or boss. Thus opens up the ethical and moral debate…should we accept friend requests from our parents and boss on Facebook?
Obviously you have the right to block or accept as friends anybody you want on a social network. It's your privacy and your content at stake and nobody is entitled to your information. That being said, you could open yourself up to some hard feelings and grief if you deny your boss, co-workers, or family their friend requests.
There are a number of different routes you can take in order to not cause resentment amongst your peers but still fully enjoy the Facebook experience. Follow some of these tips regarding friend requests from your parents or boss on Facebook:
Add, But Block
Instead of having your boss come up to your cubicle on the regular and asking you why you haven't responded to his or her friend request yet, just add them in an instant. Now, before you go off on a rant about how crummy your job is, click on your profile and go into your Facebook friends list. From here, find your boss's profile and near the bottom left is an option to 'block friend.' Now when your boss or parents log onto Facebook, they won't even know you exist on there as all your content will be blocked. If they ask why you're not involved on Facebook, just say "ah I never go on that thing" as you continually decry what a foul work environment you must endure on your status updates.
Create Lists
Your boss or parents might think it's fishy that they never see anything from you on Facebook, even as your co-workers fist bump you on that day's status. In order to present some semblance of a Facebook presence, organize your friends into lists so you control who sees what posts or pictures. You can go into your account>privacy settings to sort different friends into lists. Now, when you post a status or a photo, make sure to select who to share it with on the right. You can share everything with only a list called 'close friends' if you want and your parents will be none the wiser. Make sure to write a post every so often saying how awesome your job is and share it with the list called 'my boss.'
Create A Second Profile
Drastic measures are sometimes called for and in this case you could always create a second profile. If you don't trust lists or fear that co-workers could share your information with your boss, just create a second identity for your moonlighting gig as an erotic playwright. 'Friend' only a select few confidantes and you can easily maintain your double identities without fear of losing your day job.
There's a fine line on what Facebook content could be considered admissible in a family argument, job dismissal or even court proceedings. Ideally, your lifestyle won't be so controversial that what you post on Facebook causes anxiety but if it comes to a career or social networking, I'd probably choose career. That being said, if you have a great relationship with your parents and/or boss then sharing your life with them on Facebook can only increase that bond…just don't mention your erotic playwright career just yet.


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Amber Rose had the perfect (NSFW) response to ex Kanye West's Twitter jab
Amber Rose has never been the kind of person to let people stomp all over her -- and this time it's no different.
SEE ALSO: Kanye West starts Twitter war with Wiz Khalifa over Kim Kardashian's initials
During his epic Twitter rant against Wiz Khalifa on Wednesday, Kanye West took the opportunity to throw major shade at Rose, who has been romantically involved with both West and Khalifa. It's no secret that West regrets his relationship with Rose, having previously said that he had needed to "take 30 showers before I got with Kim" following his romance with Rose.
In one of his many tweets yesterday, 'Ye said indirectly to Khalifa, "you let a stripper trap you." (He since deleted the tweet, along with every other tweet he sent out during the rant.)
See photos of Kanye West and Kim Kardashian together through the years:
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Rose was quick to respond -- and it was a NSFW doozy:
Her scathing and shocking words set the Internet on fire, prompting a plethora of memes and reactions from fans and non-fans alike. But it was almost unanimously decided that Rose came out on top in this round of the epic Kanye-Wiz-Rose feud.
Not only that, but after West deleted his wild tweets, Rose called him out for that, too:
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Yesterday marked the 32nd anniversary of Jack Clark effectively sending the Cardinals to the 1985 World Series with a decisive three-run home run against the Dodgers in the top of the 9th inning of Game 6 of the NLCS. (Check out RetroSimba's detailed account of the home run here.) Ozzie Smith's walk-off home run two days earlier in Game 5 is likely more famous, but to a Dodgers fan I imagine that this one to be more devastating.
For starters, the Dodgers had a one-run lead. First base was open (Ozzie was on second, Willie McGee was on third) and Clark represented the Cardinals' only real power threat. Remove him from that lineup and Andy Van Slyke would have led the team in home runs that season with 13. The smart move was probably to walk him, and the decision to pitch to him haunted Tommy Lasorda long after this game ended. And, there were two outs, so the Dodgers were just inches away from forcing a Game 7. At home no less. But then:
Clark may have taken it extra slow on this particular home run trot, but I remember that being his demeanor almost 100 percent of the time. If his stats didn't tell you otherwise, you'd almost mistake him for disinterested. But a slouch he was not. In fact, Clark might be the most significant hitter in Cardinals lore to have less than 1,500 plate appearances with the organization (1,371 total, to be exact). And since this is a Play Index post, this claim can be corroborated to some degree.
Here are the top ten Cardinals as sorted by wins above replacement, with less than 1,500 plate appearances with the team:
Story checks out.
Without question, 1987 was Clark's finest season in St. Louis, and I've written about it before. To sum it up, Clark led the National League in both on-base percentage and slugging, and posted the highest walk rate (24.3%) in the NL since the league was integrated – so long as we exclude Barry Bonds.
Clark finished third in MVP voting in a competitive field with outstanding seasons turned in by teammate Ozzie Smith (who I believe should have won the award), along with contemporaries Eric Davis, Tim Raines, Tony Gwynn, and Darryl Strawberry. Andre Dawson went home with the trophy in what was probably a miscarriage of justice but he led the NL in home runs and RBIs so what can you do.
Clark's candidacy was likely hampered by injuries, which was a theme during his three-year stint in St. Louis. He only saw 559 plate appearances that season, just the 44th most in the NL, but something caught my eye and curiosity when looking at his stats: He still eclipsed 30 home runs, 100 walks, and 100 strikeouts. He was the epitome of a three true outcomes player.
Thinking that must be rare, I did a search on the Play Index for all players since 1901 who had less than 600 plate appearances, but also reached at least 30 home runs, 100 walks, and 100 strikeouts. The result? Only ten total seasons. Ten.
And, as you see, at the time Clark's was the first. Perhaps that's a result of the Play Index whiffing on seasons from way back when, but I doubt it. In my experience the Play Index is as good of a research tool you'll find for baseball stats, and this is likely a product of evolution. Take a look at players who qualified for a batting title 40 or 50 years ago and you'll see that they simply didn't strike out as much as they do today.
Last thing, of Clark's 559 plate appearances in 1987, 56 percent ended in a home run, walk, or strikeout. That's the highest on the list above, save for that magical Jack Cust season, which came in right at 57 percent. (It strangely makes me happy that guys named Jack Clark and Jack Cust excel at this skill.) Fifty-seven percent. That's the same percentage of three true outcomes turned in this season by rookie Aaron Judge, who led the American League in all three categories. In that sense, Jack Clark, true renaissance man, was ahead of his time.
Credit to the Baseball Reference Play Index for most of the stats in this post. Subscribe to the Play Index here.


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The Best Spinach Lasagna
I find the process of making lasagna extremely relaxing. I love working on the sauces and fillings and carefully assembling them all in a casserole dish before baking. Today we're going to look one of the classics. Creamy, cheesy, spinach lasagna flavored with a hint of nutmeg and a combination of white sauce and fresh ricotta. And while I'll often opt for the ease and convenience of no-boil lasagna noodles, today we're going to go all-in with store-bought fresh pasta.


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Peach Fest draws hundreds to New Hartford
NEW HARTFORD >> Hundreds attended North Congregational Church's 17th-Annual Peach Fest and Craft Show, selling out the pecan-peach pies by 10 a.m., and gobbling about 1,000 peaches in shortcake.
"When people see good things happening they come out," said New Hartford's First Selectman, Dan Jerram. He and fellow incumbent candidate Alesia Kennerson attended the festival with hundreds of others, on New Hartford's Pine Meadow Green.
Check out a slideshow from the Peach Fest.
Kennerson headed up the kitchen at this year's peach fest, her second time doing so. She baked 194 pies, 16 at a time, in North Congregational Church's kitchen. Kennerson baked for five weeks to prepare for the festival.
"The whole peach-pecan pies sell out immediately," said Kennerson.
North Congregational Church, which sponsors the festival and brings dozens of vendors and crafts people to the green, was joined by St. John's Episcopal Church this year.
"It's an ecumenical effort," joked Rev. David Reed-Brown. "To me, it's a wonderful time the church provides to come out and join your neighbors," said Reed-Brown, a first time attendee.
Reach Jessica Glenza at 860-489-3121 ext. 324.


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There are a number of different types of financing or funding that any business will use:
Businesses often start out with the owner putting his or her own money (personal equity) into the business but to expand and develop businesses often need more investment from private investors such as friends and family, business angels, venture capital companies and others. Further information about private equity is available here.
Many businesses borrow to finance their businesses whether it be for investment or expansion or for working capital. Further information about borrowing from banks and non-banks is available here.
EU Funding
European Union agencies such as the European Investment Fund make available grants and supports for businesses. Further information on EU Funding is available here.
Government Supports
A number of government bodies and agencies provide funding and other supports to businesses, particularly small businesses. Further information on available Government Supports is available here.
Crowdfunding is a method of raising capital through the collective effort of friends, family, customers, and individual investors. This approach taps into the collective efforts of a large pool of individuals—primarily online via social media and crowdfunding platforms—and leverages their networks for greater reach and exposure.
Crowdfunding is becoming an increasingly popular source of funds for SMEs with a number of established crowdfunding providers already operating in the Irish market. Crowdfunding websites match those who have ideas they want to turn into reality with investors. Interest is generally payable by the business to the investor. The crowdfunding website takes a commission from the funds raised.
The advantage of crowdfunding is that it can provide access to finance without having the bureaucracy normally associated with borrowing money. A disadvantage of crowdfunding is that some projects never get off the ground.
Crowdfunding is generally easier to access for business that are well-established, or who are younger businesses with strong growth and potential.
Own Funds
The cheapest way to finance your business is to carefully manage the cash that comes in and goes out to make sure that there is always enough to meet your needs. More information about managing your cashflow is available here.
A business usually seeks to strike a balance between debt and equity to finance growth. Debt carries greater risk as the business must ensure it has the ability to repay the debt; where equity is obtained from a third party, the outside investor may seek some control over the objectives or management of the business.
Before deciding what form of financing is needed, a business should consult with a financial adviser or accountant to assess its current financial situation, its needs and the options available.


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As a tiny gal, I don't always find the best fitting bras, once this bralette caught my eye, I knew I had to have it.
Date Push-up Bralette in 'Bayberry'
Also loving: Lace Bustier
I've been obsessing over this bra for a while now and I just had to share with you guys! This season its all about lace, off the shoulder tops and pretty sleeves. Victoria Secret PINK came out with this push-up bralette that is perfect for layering underneath a top. The lace detail flutter sleeve adds the perfect touch of lace.
I'm normally a 34B and went with a size small, it fit so perfectly and comfortably. As I've mentioned before I love purchasing pieces that are versatile and I can wear them in different, unique ways. For the spring season, I can't wait to pair with my favorite layering top and show a pop of lace. It's even perfect for lounging around, maybe pair with a pair of jean shorts and you're set for a play date 😉
Let me know if you want to see more posts similar to this!
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Syracuse University Professor Dr. Boyce Watkins has combined forces with Marc Lamont Hill of Temple University to seek disbarment proceedings against the District Attorney in the Jena 6 Case.
Reed Walters, the DA in the case, has been under fire for his handling of the case, involving an alleged assault of Black students against white students. The Black student assault took place after many weeks of racial tensions at the school, following a period during which nooses were hung from a tree to intimidate the Black students, and some of the Black students were threatened with a shot gun.
The white victim in the assault—which took place after the students were taunted by a group including the noose hangers—was released from the hospital the same day and went to a school function that night. The Black students were charged with attempted murder and faced over 100 years in prison. Other acts of aggression by white students, such as pulling out a gun and beating a Black student, went relatively ignored by school and county officials.
Before the final incident of aggression by the Black students, they had engaged in peaceful protest of the light punishment the white students had received for hanging the nooses. During the protest, District Attorney Walters came to the school and told the students that he could end their lives with "a stroke of a pen."
"It's wrong for a DA to come in and talk to kids who have not yet committed a crime and make that kind of threat. Then, for him to file an outrageous charge of attempted murder against these students after the next fight in the case says that he had it out for these kids," said Dr. Watkins. "That represents a gross abuse of his power as a prosecutor."
Dr. Watkins, working through the popular African-American website, YourBlackWorld.com has also spoken with Santita Jackson, the daughter of Rev. Jesse Jackson about ways to proceed in the case. "The goal is to find a way to make people aware of the fact that freeing 6 kids is only the tip of the iceberg," says Watkins, who is seeking an investigation into Walters and the entire Louisiana justice system.
"This protest by Marc Lamont Hill and myself is an effort to seek justice for the other hundreds of thousands of African-Americans who went through the same situation without any media attention."
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- lifts and repositions the remaining breast gland
- lifts and repositions the nipple and areola, which must often be made smaller
- removes excess skin.
Breast reduction requires incisions to be made around the areola, straight downwards, and along the crease under the breast. Glandular tissue and fat are removed and the breast reshaped. The surgery is performed under general anaesthetic and takes 2-3 hours. An overnight stay is usual.
Pain medication is required for about 1 week, and bra fitting can be done in the second week. Return to work is possible at 10 - 14 days.
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(Episode: "Shadow of the Condor")
Synopsis: You know those horror movies with people stranded at the house of a madman and forced to compete in strange ways for survival? Well, here's the Quest version: Race Bannon is in the sights of Snoopy's old foe, a WWI flying ace, and Bandit is in the sights of a horrific owl-eating condor. Not a Peanuts/JQ crossover, sadly, but there is a dachshund named Wili.
Tip 50: The right environment is important.
It can stray into superstition, but sometimes you just need your enemies to do a little cosplay for you.
Of course, your enemies could also set the scene by stealing your good-luck wiener dog.
Alternately, think of this as two scenes from The Quest For Monday!'s 50th Installment Gala.
Next time: We kick off a theme month! Watch this space on Wednesday…
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It is citrus season here in Texas, folks! Right now I am all about citrus — and nothing to me sounds better than coming in from the heat and enjoying a refreshing salad.
I decided to use my salad as a side to some beef patties I made for dinner, but you can definitely find a way to incorporate some protein in it if you're looking for a one-stop meal kind of thing. Some cubed up chicken or some shrimp would go nicely.
The following amounts will yield 2 servings.
- 1 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 medium orange, peeled & segmented
- 1/2 large grapefruit, peeled & segmented
- 1 avocado, cubed
- 1 tsp. fresh mint, finely chopped
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 2 tbsp. fresh orange juice
- 1 tbsp. fresh grapefruit juice
- 3 tbsp. EV olive oil
- pinch of Himalayan pink salt
- 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- Combine the fennel, red onion, orange, grapefruit, avocado & mint in a bowl.
- Whisk the orange juice, grapefruit juice, olive oil, salt & pepper in a small bowl until it is well blended.
- Add the dressing to the salad ingredients and toss gently.
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Pentagram (1978-1988, 1995-present): a Black Metal band from Woodbridge, Virginia, USA.
entagram was founded in 1978 with Bobby Liebling (vocals), Victor Griffin (guitar/keyboards), Martin Sweaney (bass) and Joe Hasselvander (drums). The band struggled for many years to get a record deal and finally decided to launch their self-financed debut proto-black metal self-titled album in 1985. Although he appeared on the album, Hasselvander left to join Raven to be replaced by Stuart Rose. They finally got a record deal on the indie 'Firebird'label and released the follow-up called Day Of Reckoning (1987) but the album failed to raise interest outside of a cult group of fans. The band subsequently called it quits shortly after.
But the 1990s advanced more into their direction with the rise of black metal's popularity. The black metal indie label 'Peaceville' bought out their old catalog inspiring the group to reform to release Be Forewarned in 1995 under the direction of Liebling, Griffin, Swaney, while Joe Hasselvander (ex-Raven) returned on drums but was also able to play bass and guitar. Be Forewarned (1994), and Anatolia in 1998 were also released to growing interest.
Human Hurricane (1998) saw Liebling dispense with the old band to enlist Vince McAllister (guitar), Greg Mayne (bass) and Geof O'Keefe (drums). 1999's Review Your Choices saw the act downsized to only Bobby Liebling and Joe Hasselvander, as was Sub-Basement (2001), an album that gave a nod to the act's older style. First Daze Here (2001) saw Liebling, McAllister, Mayne and O'Keefe all back.The "best of..." compilation Turn To Stone (2002) preceeded A Keg Full Of Dynamite (Live '78) in 2003 with Liebling, Sweaney and Hasselvander returning, and Paul Trowbridge and Richard Kueht both taking over the vacant guitar spots.
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More recently the band went through another complete line-up shift with Kelly Carmichael (ex-Internal Void; guitar), Adam Heinzmann (ex-Internal Void; bass), Mike Smail (ex-Penance/ex-Cathedral/ex-Dream Death; drums) joining Liebling.
Footnote: A different group using the name Pentagram released Trail Blazer on 'Nuclear Blast'.
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I picked up this little number from my Gran's little library when we visited on Boxing Day. It was the title that peaked my interest; I have a secret love of all things witchy, magical and supernatural. The blurb is so brief, it doesn't really give anything much away, but I had a strong intuition I'd like it, so into my handbag it went.
A world of witches, daemons and vampires.
A manuscript which holds the secrets of their past and the key to their future.
Diana and Matthew – the forbidden love at the heart of it.
I loved this book!
I started out attempting to read just one chapter a night as part of a new bedtime routine, but by the 4th or 5th chapter I was having to force myself to put the book down, and eventually, I just gave up trying and flew through the ending.
The characters are so well rounded and fleshed out with great personal histories. The chemistry between Diana and Matthew, the book's main characters, is palpable, and you just end up rooting for them from the very beginning. Diana's fiery personality is admirable (even if does get her into trouble) and Matthew's protectiveness, although a touch excessive, is so touching.
I actually loved this book so much I've bought myself my own copy, and copies of the sequels. I'll let you know how much I fall in love with them as I go.
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Panicked Investors Insist Tech Stock Nosedive Is Just a Phase
The "pounding" tech stocks have been taking in the public market has forced Silicon Valley to wonder if a startup's ability to make a profit really does matter after all. But don't expect a moment of reckoning.
Only if the stock market free fall lasts another couple weeks or a month will it start to curb all those bonkers valuations, one IPO advisor told the Wall Street Journal. The downturn is only temporary, added Michael Moe of GSV Capital:
"I think prices will get more favorable for buyers because it will be more difficult to do megadeals at megavaluations" until the markets pick up steam, he said.
Tech stocks are sinking from their high. As of Wednesday, Twitter was down 39 percent, Facebook was down 17 percent, and Netflix was down 27 percent. King.com, the makers of Candy Crush, was down almost 20 percent since its IPO in March.
The response from investors? An uptick in actually talking about money. Jim Breyer from Accel Partners, who made a killing on the Facebook IPO where Main Street dupes did not, told the Journal:
"Not a board meeting goes by when at least half the meeting isn't spent on financial strategy," said Mr. Breyer, who also is chief executive of Breyer Capital. "That might have been 25% of the board meeting six months ago and a much quicker and more conclusive discussion."
To get a better picture of the disconnect between Silicon Valley and Wall Street, look at how they reacted to Twitter's latest earnings report. Wall Street is dismayed about user growth, but venture capitalists think the future could not be brighter:
44% of Twitter accounts have never sent a tweet http://t.co/0Ef9O5figQ and it completely doesn't matter: http://t.co/3PEWhSAPph
— Bill Gurley (@bgurley) April 12, 2014
Deep respect for @dickc, @ev, and @jack. This is what longterm company-building looks like. http://t.co/bVxAT6UZ2K
— Chris Sacca (@sacca) April 14, 2014
There is merely a "growing caution" around whether startup's profitability matched their multibillion valuation, even though the effects are being felt. This month the hedge fund Coatue Management, which invested in the ride sharing company Lyft and Snapchat, said "it would return $2 billion to investors from its flagship fund after taking losses in March, reports the Journal.
It's just enough to inspire a smidge of self-reflection:
Venture capitalist Bill Gurley, a partner at Benchmark, said part of the blame lies with his industry. "You have seen an increasing amount of risk-taking by venture capitalists, pushing companies out that are further and further away from profitability."
"I think these experimental IPOs will struggle in this environment," he said.
Gurley, if you'll recall, is the investor who called Snapchat a "positive black swan" worthy of "any price tag." He led the cry that Snapchat should not have taken the billions and run.
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Good governance is like a large elephant, Ahmed Adamu, Chairperson of the Commonwealth Youth Council, said.
One person can touch the trunk, one the stomach, and one the tail, and they have had very different experiences with the elephant. Around the world, everyone has different experiences and different perceptions of good governance.
With this anecdote, Adamu, a speaker at the plenary, "Achieving Good Governance and Accountability" at the 2014 World Conference on Youth, captures the challenges of defining good governance often cited in more academic terms.
Though the concept of good governance is up for interpretation, there is consensus across countries, generations, and sectors that it is sorely needed. According to a consultation by Restless Development with young people in 12 countries , overall, governance is their most important issue that should be addressed in the post-2015 dialogue. And while good governance might be their most pressing concern, according to Subinay Nandy, Sri Lanka's Resident Coordinator to the United Nations, it is young people themselves who are the most important tool international agencies can use to guarantee good governance.
This blog post is part of a series leading up to the 67th World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva, Switzerland from May 19 – 24, 2014. In conjunction with the WHA, the Leadership, Management & Governance (LMG) Project will host a side session with global health leaders titled, "Governance for Health: Priorities for Post-2015 and Beyond". This blog series will offer insight on how good governance in the health system can result in stronger health impact as we move beyond the Millennium Development Goals. This post originally appeared on the LMGforHealth Blog.
While substantial progress in the Millennium Development Goals will have been achieved in many countries by 2015, reductions in preventable maternal and infant deaths lags, and the persistent struggle of disease burdens from communicable and non-communicable diseases is worrying.


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This is the tenth album by Kaledon, an Italian power metal band.
This is epic, melodic power metal with an emphasis on high-energy songs and strong choruses.
The album is surprisingly short and to the point compared to some in their back catalogue. With this change also comes a change of singer too, as the band now boast the talented vocalist from Overtures in their ranks. With all of this in place the band sound invigorated and hungry – it's a brave new chapter in Kaledon's history, and a bright future beckons.
Yes, I'm a fan of Kaledon already, so it's great to hear them shine on their latest release. I love me some quality power metal, and here Kaledon once again show what they can do.
The songs are catchy and filled with great hooks and choruses. There's a lot of energy on the album and it's clear that the band are in love with what they're doing. Frequently upbeat, Kaledon mix quality singing with equally quality riffs with ease, finding the right balance between focusing on their singer and on the nicely beefy guitars. This is an important consideration that a lot of power/symphonic/etc. bands underestimate.
As well as the tasty riffs, leads and solos abound, with the latter being particularly enjoyable. In fact, all of the guitars on this release are first-rate.
The tracks are awash with keyboards. These are well-played and arranged, fitting into the songs well and adding extra depth, but without ever compromising the essential metal of the main delivery. Also – keyboard solos! Hell yes.
The 2017 incarnation of Kaledon is a focused, well-oiled machine that pumps out great songs with catchy depth. As power metal goes this is easily the best thing I've heard this year so far.
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What Is A Sugar Beet?
It's just a beet, a beet you won't eat.
While most of the world's sugar comes from sugar cane, the second largest source of sugar is that derived from sugar beets. A field of sugar beets resembles a field of potatoes, and rather unlike garden beets, sugar beets also look a bit like potatoes in size and color.
Notice how I said "unlike garden beets?" Well, sugar beets and garden beets are technically the exact same species of plant. No, they don't look the same, and no; people don't really eat sugar beets. So how is it they're the exact same species of plant?
It's like this, sugar beets are the result of centuries of tinkering in the garden. Sugar beets are the same as garden beets in the same manner a Chihuahua is the same as an Irish wolf hound. The thing is, after the natural way of manipulating a species was done with, the un-natural ways of this wicked modern world got used on the sugar beets. Most sugar beets in the USA are grown by Monsanto GMO seed technology, and are "Roundup Ready."
Due to moral and ethical dilemmas, and the known fact most non cane sugar comes from Monsanto patented GMO sugar beets, I can no longer allow myself to support the use of sugar beet sugar save it explicitly state the sugar came from non-GMO sugar beets.
So far as ethical dilemmas, it should be plain that no corporation's patent to owning "life" ought to be given any consideration, and in regards to moral dilemmas and Monsanto, there are simply too many to list. Anything deemed "Roundup Ready" is a public health hazard, and a moral abomination. The stuff is banned in a multitude of nations due to it being absolutely connected to massive amounts of horrific birth defects and cancers, along with many another abnormal disorder too.
In the USA, however, Monsanto and the government are entities that can not be separated, and the notion of a Food and Drug Administration that has concern for food or drug safety, is the least laughable joke never told on television.
Do people eat sugar beets?
No. With a bit of instruction you can grow sugar beets and create your own molasses or sugar, but I've not found anything but sad tales of disappointment concerning people who've attempted to eat sugar beets. They do, however, please horses.
Where did sugar beets originate?
Well, the notion of making sugar from beets originated in France during the Napoleonic wars. France and most of Europe was tied up in wars, and cane sugar became hard to get access to. French farmers had an idea, and used good old fashioned low tech selective breeding and paying attention to natural seeds to breed sugar beets out of garden beets, and soon Europe had a new source for sugar.
Sugar Beets And MSG
MSG -Toxin Of Many Aliases, The Cause Of Many Health Problems
Monosodium glutamate, or MSG, is a concentrated salt used as a flavor enhancer. The stuff is made from fermented GMO sugar beets, and can literally cause you to believe a dirt sandwich tastes good. Simply put, MSG is used on low quality food in order to fool your brain into thinking you are eating something wonderful.
MSG is well known to cause a large number of adverse reactions, and so the food industry has gone through the trouble of creating aliases for it. If you've learned to search caned goods for MSG on the ingredients label so as to avoid the migraine headaches and nausea it sometimes brings, well, there are other names you need to learn to scan for...all mean MSG
What are some aliases for MSG?
1. autolyzed yeast
2. yeast extract
3. maltodextrin
4. hydrolyzed protein
5. sodium caseinate
6. mono potassium glutamate
7. "textured protein."
8. hydrolyzed vegetable protein
9. "Natural meat tenderizer."
10. accent aginomoto
I've read there are nearly THIRTY aliases used by dishonest American corporations to hide that they're loading MSG into meals. It's even reportedly called "natural flavoring" in some instances.
What this all comes down to is this: If you're too lazy to prepare a meal yourself, and you're eating something pre packaged and processed...you're going to consume a lot of MSG, and dozens of other food dyes, and absolutely unhealthy "preservatives."
Does MSG contribute to Obesity?
Absolutely it does. Remember, MSG can make dirt taste good. It also triples the amount of insulin your body produces, while providing absolutely nothing in mineral or nutritional value to you. You could say MSG is the food industry shaking hands with the health care industry to your detriment and slow destruction.
What other health problems are associated with MSG consumption?
1. skin rashes
2. itching
3. hives
4. nausea, which is typically what I wind up with after inadvertently consuming MSG.
5. migraine headaches - the most common symptom of MSG consumption.
6. it aggravates asthma
7. heart irregularities
8. seizures
9 depression.
10. diarrhea
11. ringing in the ears
12. irritable bowel syndrome
It's important to realize here that some people will be far more sensitive to MSG than other persons, but it is an absolute fact that all who consume MSG are going to be affected by it on some level or another, and how MSG affects you is something you'll have to determine yourself.
Other than canned soups, what other pre packaged processed foods contain MSG?
1. some salad dressings
2. spicy corn chips
3. processed meats such as hot dogs, beef jerky,and sausages
4. most seasoning or gravy powders
5. many brands of seasoning salt
The Truth About MSG
MSG And Me
To be perfectly honest about it, I had no idea what MSG was until about 2009 when a friend was over while I was cooking something, and he'd grabbed my seasoning salt bottle, looked it over, and exclaimes something to the effect of,
Well I had no known reason at the time to suspect my food or the seasoning sold at the grocery stores, I just had always bought whatever it was I thought was good. My friend went on to say the MSG would cause me to have Alzheimer's or something when I was older.
I've come a long way since that time, and now I know that big corporations are absolutely in bed with our government, and they often seem to work together towards destroying our minds and our bodies. I stopped purchasing anything with MSG inside of it.
After a while though, I did find something I liked again containing MSG, it was a beer by Budweiser called a "Chelada," which was basically just Budweiser with some Clamato, salt and lime juice mixed in. The Clamato contained the MSG, and despite how delicious the brew tasted to me, I'd notice how I felt just a little bit queasy after drinking the stuff, and so I now no longer purchase that beer at all. I don't consume ANYTHING with MSG, the only problem the stuff causes me is the outright anger at the ignorance I once had concerning food and seasonings, and how they're often a slow contributor to living badly, or disease.
I hope you will avoid the stuff altogether yourself, thanks for reading.


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Stickers For Walls In Bedrooms
Stickers for walls in bedrooms – The little girl has always been attached to the princess since the creation of the fairy tale. Fairy tale princess such as Snow White, Cinderella, and thorn beauty all have been brought to life by Disney Productions. While the little girl you can have all the books, toys, movies, etc., could not match decorating him with Princess Wall stickers, fantasy friends they are. Princess theme is one of the most popular, which is the daughter you can usually choose. In addition to the lively and colorful, can stimulate his brain by pushing the imagination. Your daughter will love the room and jewels that long after he has grown from his childhood fantasies. Light, curtains, rugs and princess Wall decals can give a very beautiful look to the room.
Disney Princess stickers for walls in bedrooms in large and small sizes. The girls are just crazy about them. Previously, they love to decorate their room with stickers and posters, but now with movable, vinyl wall decals, you can change your daughter's room in an oasis of adventure. Stickers can be used to fill the empty space on the wall and to make the big scenes in the bedroom. You can embed the enchanting and mystical shades in your little girl's room by choosing Princess Wall stickers. You can let your imagination flow freely by deciding what the decals and décor to use. You may want to consider the type of Princess theme to be used for the room. You get many options by choosing these materials to decorate the room.
There are many themes of the Princess your daughter may consider when choosing Princess decals for his stickers for walls in bedrooms. There are palaces of transportation, unicorn and Hello Kitty Princess, Tiaras and crowns, and palaces, gardens, Disney Princess, Princess Barbie and more. You can add minor adjustments and give a unique touch. Vinyl Wall decals are very safe and convenient to use because they are completely removable and recyclable. You can use it on walls, windows and furniture, and they are also signs of a splash. Available even Princess Growth chart decals and wall borders. It's really fun and you can record your child's growth. They are made of durable vinyl, plastic and repositionable.


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The outside lever handle will retract the latch after a correct code is entered.
Available in 2 PVD Finishes
CODELOCK CL500 Series Model CL510 Tubular Latchbolt
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- Condition:
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- Model:
The CL510 is a heavy duty tubular mortise latch.
The outside lever handle will retract the latch after a correct code is entered.
The spring loaded latchbolt will lock automatically when the door is closed.
- Internal doors and External doors
- Mechanical Codelock
- Heavy duty tubular mortise latch
- Lever handle lock for doors hung on the left or right
- Use in offices / schools / warehouses / hospitals / care homes / nurseries / hotels / leisure facilities / the home
- Back to Back option available – CL510BB
Available in 2 PVD Finishes
Stainless Steel, Polished Brass
CL510 stainless steel lock available with either lever or knob handle.
The CL510 locks are supplied with a random code commencing with the 'C' clear button. To change the code after fitting, the lock must first be removed from the door. The code is non sequential, that is the code can be entered in any order e.g. 1234 can be 4321 or 1342 or whatever is the most convenient sequence. With the 11 buttons a total of 2,047 different codes are available, any of which may be entered in any order.
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Chardonnay is a varietal that's difficult to pair with foods. But the creamy, buttery sweetness of butternut squash makes a good complement to wine. The same is true of tarragon, which in small amounts is a delicious backdrop for most chardonnays. Utterly satisfying, this pairing is comfort food and comfort wine at its best.
How to Make It
Preheat oven to 475°.
Place squash on a nonstick jelly-roll pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 475° for 20 minutes or until tender, turning after 10 minutes.
Reduce oven temperature to 325°.
Combine broth, water, wine, and tarragon in a saucepan; bring to a simmer. Keep warm over low heat.
Cook pancetta in a large ovenproof Dutch oven over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove pancetta from pan; drain on a paper towel. Discard pan drippings. Add onion and oil to pan; sauté 10 minutes or until onion is tender. Add garlic; sauté 1 minute. Add rice to pan; sauté 1 minute. Stir in broth mixture; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat, and simmer over low heat, uncovered, for 10 minutes. (Do not stir; rice will have a liquid consistency similar to stew.)
Place pan in oven; bake at 325° for 15 minutes. Remove from oven. Stir in the squash, pancetta, cheese, salt, and pepper. Cover with a clean cloth; let stand 10 minutes (rice will continue to cook). Sprinkle with pine nuts. Garnish with tarragon sprigs, if desired.
Perfect wine: Clos du Val Chardonnay 2001 (Carneros, CA), $ This chardonnay has refined flavors reminiscent of custard, caramel, apple tarts, and honey. There's a hint of oak, but the wine is not superbuttery, oaky, or toasty. This wine is complemented by the savoriness of the rice and the sweetness of the squash.


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Check out the on demand sessions that are available now!
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Peter Sekula (QTE)
My name is Peter Sekula and I've been an experienced Senior Environmental Artist for over 12 years. In that time, I've worked on industry titles such as the Tom Clancy's: Ghost Recon series, Rainbow Six series, Far Cry 4, and Tom Clancy's: The Division.
I'm also the founder of my own iClone, Unity, and Unreal Engine content development company – "Quantum Theory Entertainment."
As an Art Director in the game industry, I feel it's paramount to creatively illustrate game design and thematic intentions through art. If one can create a sense of wonder or curiosity in the viewer, they've captured them and can guide them on an immersive journey through visual storytelling. But that adventure can only begin with special skills; Composing scenes from the camera's perspective, texturing them to get a high level of detail, then illuminating the scenes to portray the intended mood are all critical in standing out in a competitive market. In other words: I live for this sort of thing.
Q: Hello Peter, and welcome to the Reallusion Feature Stories. Please tell us a bit about your background and your work.
Hi there, my name is Peter Sekula and I have been an experienced Senior Environmental Artist for over 12 years where I've worked on renown industry video game titles such as; the Tom Clancy's: Ghost Recon series, Rainbow Six series, Far Cry 4, and most recently Tom Clancy's: The Division.
I've always had a fondness for well crafted environmental art; be it traditional or digital, 2D or 3D. Composing objects in a scene and lighting them in interesting ways is immensely enjoyable to me. If one can create a sense of wonder and curiosity in the viewer, they've captured them and can guide them on an interesting journey through visual storytelling.
My interest started when toying with 3D software at home, then taking that interest further in college. This growing desire for more led me to an Environmental Artist position at Ubisoft where I designed and created maps for some of the most well-known games in the industry. These skills then led me to a position of Lead and eventually Art Director, developing style guides and art direction for unannounced games for console platforms.
Today, I develop high-quality content for iClone, Unity, and Unreal game engines and their communities. The content is targeted from low-end mobile devices to high-end, and current day desktop GPUs. Eventually though, I'd love to achieve what every indie wants to achieve: their own hit game.
Q: Could you share with us, when and why you started working on animation/2D graphic design/3D models? How did you start your content business?
When I was in school learning 3D Studio Max version 3 (a long time ago!), I started to realize that if I was to succeed in starting a career in the game industry, then I had to consider specializing. Despite schools teaching you a variety of disciplines, I decided that I wanted to go all-in with environment art. That turned out to be a good decision since almost a year after I graduated I became an Environment Artist at Ubisoft Red Storm.
It was around the 10-year mark that I began to see opportunities online to share my skills through the Unity Asset Store and the Epic Marketplace. With the explosion of mobile and VR, and the multitude of small successful 1 to 3-person game dev teams, I saw that people with my skillset were welcome and could be successful.
So I started my own company "Quantum Theory", to deliver high-quality art content to the masses, and soon thereafter left Ubisoft to focus on the company full-time.
Q: What software do you work with? Do you have any samples of your work?
3D Studio Max is the authoring tool of my choice. Many use Maya nowadays due to price and accessibility, but being a creature of habit, I stick to what I know. When something needs to get more high detailed or organic, then I'll bring the model into ZBrush for further refinement. Sometimes I'll work back and forth for a specific result as ZBrush has a very specialized, free-form workflow that's great for certain tasks of a environment artist.
For many years, Adobe Photoshop was the natural go-to for texturing. But seeing the industry and its engines moving to a Physically-based shading paradigm, Photoshop quickly lost its usefulness because you can only author one texture at a time. Since PBR requires an aggregate of data to describe a surface, Photoshop is simply the wrong tool for the job.
Substance Designer and Substance Painter are two tools that excel at authoring materials for a Physically-Based shading pipeline. Their procedural, non-destructive workflows ensure that the surfaces can be at their highest quality while being physically accurate. I used both of these programs exclusively in the production of my Rome: Fantasy Pack I and will continue to do so for all of my future projects. It has also become the game industry standard for material production.
Q: What can the animation community expect from you, and Quantum Theory Entertainment in the future?
I pride myself on trying to deliver immersive and evocative 3D artwork for use in not only my projects, but yours as well. I want to do my part to help individuals execute their vision so that they don't have to feel like they have to be part of a huge production company to get a stellar-quality results.
So, the community can expect more asset packs of the same quality in the future so long as it's financially viable to do so. Right now, the Rome Fantasy Pack II is progressing nicely. This pack focuses more on the upper class nobility of Rome, how they lived, what their houses or "domus" looked like, and all the materials. There's considerable work already done on the pack and for those interested, you can view the progress in my ArtStation site.
Q: Is there anything else that you would like to share with us, or talk to your fans about?
I would like to mention that it's important that if you like the content you see, that you support to developer!
Quantum Theory is focused on delivering AAA-quality artwork and projects, but it has always just been one lone artist working on his computer (me) creating everything by himself. So if you like what you see, then please support the developer so that we can continue to make more content for you! You can tell your friends and spread the word. =)
To see more of Peter's work, visit >>
Website: http://www.qt-ent.com/
ArtStation: https://www.artstation.com/qtheory
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/QuantumTheoryEnt
Reallusion Content Store: www.reallusion.com/ContentStore/iClone/pack/ROME-Fantasy/default.html


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Summer 2013 Display at the Springfield/Branson National Airport
I am delighted to announce that nine of Jerrold's paintings will be on display in the Terminal of the Springfield/Branson National Airport beginning today and staying through the end of August.
The Secret won't join the display until July, mainly because it is so long I couldn't get it in my car. (Imagine me struggling in the rain at 6:30 this morning, trying to fit a 60 inch long painting into a 58 inch long back seat.) We decided that when another artist takes his paintings down in July, we will replace one of them with The Secret. At that time I will have to find a truck.
I will certainly miss them being on my walls, but hopefully this will get a lot of exposure for his work.
I won't be selling any originals, but I will sell giclee prints to anyone who wants them. Anyone who sees the art in the airport and wants a print will have to contact the Springfield Regional Arts Council to arrange that. I use a local printmaker who does excellent work. His name is Josh Mitchell. www.joshmitchell.com
Stop by the terminal to have a look if you're in the area!
September, 2011 show
Peggy will be showing at the SquidFoo art Gallery in Springfield, MO for the month of September, beginning with the First Friday Art Walk on September 2nd. The theme for the show is "Robot Revolution" and while Peggy was intended to be a mannequin, she is an animated mannequin, which would then make her something like a robot, right?
My Dad didn't like telling people what his paintings meant, he just wanted them to figure it out on their own, which for me is often impossible. But I think I get the drift with the mannequins. His first painting of a mannequin was called "Portrait of Jane Doe Representing the Oppressed Majority Called Womanhood" (click the title to see a photo of it. I don't have access to that painting). I think he carries that theme on with all of the mannequins. In other words Peggy is a woman who follows what society tells her to do, no matter how oppressing. We are programmed to do what "girls should do"…etc, etc. He could have explained it so much better than I can. So my point is, she's like a robot, kindof.
The only expert on the meanings of Jerry's art was himself, so my interpretation is by no means correct. If you have an opinion, please feel free to write it in the comments.
Link to SquidFoo Art Gallery: http://www.squidfoo.com/


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I know what you're thinking. You're mind is spinning with all the activity you've already created for your various platforms. You have a large following on twitter and make sure you interact every day. You've built your friend base on Facebook to the max. You blog, you email, you interact with other authors … what else could you possibly do? And … how much time will it take? You're a writer, at some point you would like to be writing, right?
Take a deep breath and relax, this isn't what you think. Yes, you have done as much as you can with your websites, social marketing and group affiliations … but have you? Are your efforts gaining the responses and results you want? Are you talking to the right people … the BOOK BUYING people? Relax. You are doing well, but this week, we're going to talk about how to help you do better with Cross Marketing.
Have you ever heard the phrase "make money with somebody else's money"? Well, it sounds a little tacky and distasteful, but sometimes you need to look into another platformer's back yard to find a few more book buyers. No, I'm not talking about stealing friends or followers from other authors. In fact, far from it. I'm talking about strolling through an entirely different neighborhood to find more book buyers. Here's how this works.
Here are the facts. Most authors feel safer making friends and followers with other authors. It's a great resource for information and great support as you plot or develop characters. It's a fantastic group of people for input on your book cover ideas and gaining insight into your agent, publisher, format or distribution choices. But the truth is … authors don't buy other authors books, at least not enough to make a major dent in your sales. In reality, all of your author friends have already paid the price in time, advice and kindness while you showed them version after version of your book video or healed from your rejection wounds. If I bought a book from every author I've freinded on facebook, I'd have over 3,000 books! It simply doesn't make sense to put too much hope into selling books to other authors.
So, now that over three-quarters of your twitter and facebook followers are authors and writers, where do you look for book buyers? This is where the Cross Marketing magic really happens.
As I've mentioned a number of times over the years, everything you need to be successful with your book sales in INSIDE your manuscript. I recently had a commenter here on the blog who doubted that Cross Marketing could work with her genre – erotica. THIS is how it can work with EVERY genre.
To start this thinking process, I'm going to choose a genre and story plot point that is fairly simple. Let's say your book is a murder mystery about a woman who owns an auto repair business and loves to be under the hood, dirty and greasy. How the murder is discovered or solved isn't relevant for this exercise, so let's just go with what we have.
Let's say you've already promoted it to all your facebook friends and followers (most of which are other writers). Now what do you do?
Expanding platforms through Cross Marketing is about taking advantage of someone else's platforms. In the best case scenario, someone whose platform audience will find no conflict of interest and – most important – the platform owner has no competition should you sell a book to their customers.
Back to our lovely auto mechanic. Here are a few platforms the author could take advantage of.
Book Clubs
- Not just the obvious mystery readers book clubs, but how about "How to" book clubs? How about car or machinery lovers book clubs?
Group Affiliations
- Car lovers groups
- Car maintenance groups
- How to change your oil/sparkplugs/tires groups for women
Live Local Business Connections (never discount readers just outside your own door)
- Pop by every oil change or auto services business and post a flyer or business card about your book on the bulletin board
- Do the same with every auto parts supply store
- Join the Chamber of Commerce and make "friendly" contacts for more ideas
- Give away a free book at an antique car club gathering, or sell books there along with some free lemonade
Website Connections
- Local and national auto service businesses (independent and chains) all have websites. Take a good look at those websites, find the contact and find out if you can post at their website, perhaps a photo of your book cover, better yet, a daily "Mechanical Murder" tip that talks about auto service and solving murders. If you can create a following on two or three of those major websites, your sales will jump!
- How about asking to do this on Auto Clubs (like AAA) websites?
Blogs and Yahoo Groups
- How many blogs exist that discuss women and auto repairs? Women who are automotively or mechanically helpless? Women who are mechanically savvy? Find them and ask to be a guest blogger to promote your book and do the guest blogs in a series so you can spread out the exposure.
- Seek out Yahoo Groups that cover all the angles in your book, women, women mechanics, murder mystery lovers. Join, make friends and make sure your email promo tag for the book is prominent with every response you make to the group.
Alright, back to the question of an erotica writer doing some Cross Marketing.
Granted, mainstream situations may be out of the question for a M/MS&M or hard erotica book, but there are many other Cross Marketing opportunities most erotica writers haven't actually explored.
Check into website connections, for example, can you get your book promoted on a sex toy or lingerie website? Perhaps you can become part of one of their forums and chat away about your book to a new audience you haven't reached so far. If your book is paranormal in nature, it's not outside the box to connect with Paranormal Romance yahoo groups, Facebook Groups or Twitter fans. Take your time, explore every avenue. Can you make yourself an expert in something the erotica community is interested in? If so, go for it. Cross Marketing isn't something you can't use because it approaches a broad audience, it's something you NEED to use because in any tight genre, expanding the interest base and attracting more and new buyers for your books is all that matters. Cross Marketing for erotica needs to work within it's own universe, just like cozy romance or children's books. It's all about looking for your prospective book buyers where you haven't looked before, and connecting with them.
Once an author has EXPANDED their platforms with Cross Marketing, the whole world opens up for building a bigger fan base, stronger sales and greater demand for more books! It's a win/win/win!
Next week we'll discuss … Cross Marketing by playing the Genre Game like an expert. See you then!
Author Success Series: Cross Marketing
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Hit "Top Chef 3 Miami" Culminates in Live Finale And Returns for "Top Chef" Season Four � Casting Underway
LOS ANGELES � July 15, 2007 � Coming off a record-breaking second quarter, Bravo announced a slate of returning franchises and new series additions, as well as a network first � a live finale for "Top Chef 3 Miami." The remaining chef'testants, along with the viewers at home, will await the ultimate decision in real-time from this season's judges' table � host Padma Lakshmi, head judge Tom Colicchio, judge Gail Simmons, and "Queer Eye's" culinary expert Ted Allen. Additionally, Bravo announced plans for a fourth season of "Top Chef," which will shoot in a new culinary hotbed � Chicago � with casting currently underway. The announcements were made today by Frances Berwick, Executive Vice President Programming and Production, Bravo.
Bravo has a proven track record with creating addictive programming, boasting five shows with averages of more than one million total viewers for 2007 to date � "Top Chef 3 Miami" (2,069,000), "Shear Genius," (1,091,000) "Top Design" (1,152,000), "Real Housewives of Orange County," (1,189,000) and "Top Chef 2" (3,043,000). Comparatively, through the first half of 2006, only "Project Runway 2" (2,017,000) and the inaugural season of "Top Chef" (1,232,000) averaged more than one million total viewers.
Building upon the success of the network's originals, Bravo's new programming encompasses the signature programming groups: fashion, food, beauty, design and pop culture. "Our signature series continue to draw more viewers, with each season building upon the past for both our competition reality and docu-drama genres," said Berwick. "Our upcoming series' command the highest level of talent and originality making viewers want to watch what happens � ultimately driving our success."
Following are the new and returning programming announcements:
TOP CHEF 3 MIAMI LIVE FINALE (Season 3)
Bravo's culinary and ratings hit "Top Chef 3 Miami" will culminate its 14-episode run with a live finale as the remaining chef'testants' � along with the viewers at home � learn who will win the coveted title of "Top Chef." The strongest contenders remain, having chopped, broiled and saut�ed their way to this telling hour. The ultimate decision in real-time is in the hands of this season's judges' table � Padma Lakshmi, cookbook author, actress and host; Tom Colicchio, celebrated culinary figure and co-founder of Craft Restaurants; judge Gail Simmons of Food & Wine; and "Queer Eye's" culinary expert Ted Allen.
TOP CHEF (Season 4)
Bravo has ordered a fourth season of its hit series "Top Chef," which will shoot in a new culinary city � Chicago. A nationwide casting call for season four begins this month in Atlanta, followed by stops in New York City, Chicago, Las Vegas, San Francisco and Los Angeles. For more information, interested candidates can log-on to BravoTV.com/casting.
THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ORANGE COUNTY (Season 3)
Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Orange County" opens the gates to a third season. Back with all their bling are cast members Vicki Gunvalson, Jeana Keough, Tammy Knickerbocker, Lauri Waring and new housewife, Tamra Barney. Their kids in tow this season include Kara, Colton, Shane, Megan, Lindsey, Michael, Briana, Ashley and Josh, to name a few. Watch what happens in this docu-soap that follows a group of women and their families, giving viewers a glimpse at their glamorous and very real lives in a picturesque Southern California gated community in Orange County. They each have their own personal story to share, and they've granted Bravo an all-access pass into their lives, families, friendships, careers and homes. The women take viewers along for the ride and into their real-life dramas that show how life isn't always perfect behind the gates.
PROJECT RUNWAY (Season 4)
Premieres in 4TH Quarter 2007
It's "sew" time. Host Heidi Klum, designer/lead judge Michael Kors and Elle magazine editor-in-chief Nina Garcia return for another season of high fashion and drama in one of television's most talked about shows. The Emmy-nominated series "Project Runway" provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for budding designers to break into the notoriously exclusive fashion business. Style guru Tim Gunn also returns, mentoring a new crop of aspiring designers through each challenge, showing them how to "make it work." The finalists will face-off in front of an audience of movers and shakers at New York Fashion Week.
Premieres Fall 2007
Bravo spotlights the fall of 2007 with the final season of one of TV's most groundbreaking reality series, the Emmy Award-winning "Queer Eye," which concludes its four-year run with 10 all-new episodes. "Queer Eye: The Final Season" is all heart as the Fab Five's Ted Allen, Kyan Douglas, Thom Filicia, Carson Kressley and Jai Rodriguez continue their mission to "make-better" their subjects � beginning with a not-to-be-missed special premiere episode featuring a "Straight Guy Pageant" hosted by the legendary Susan Lucci. The Fab Five bring their good humor and expertise to Bravo's signature affinity groups, which include fashion, food, beauty, design and pop culture. In store this season is the transformation of a warring musical family, a monster truck-loving clutter bug and a divorced dad biker dude, among others. You'll be sure to laugh, shed a tear, a few pounds and maybe some unwanted facial hair.
Michelle Pfeiffer premiere 8/6
Charlie Sheen premiere 9/17
Billy Crystal 10/8
Anthony Hopkins 10/29
Twelve-time Emmy-nominated "Inside the Actors Studio," Bravo's longest running series, and Emmy-Lifetime-Achievement award recipient and host James Lipton welcome some of the performing arts' most intriguing stars to the Actors Studio stage. Michelle Pfeiffer, Charlie Sheen, Billy Crystal and Anthony Hopkins are actors who have graced the silver and television screens and are scheduled to share their craft and life lessons in all-new episodes premiering this summer.
Premieres Thursday, July 26 At 10 p.m. ET/PT
Bravo pulls back the curtain on the culture of high-class hotels and takes a look at the unique personalities that work and play there. "Welcome to the Parker" takes viewers into the world of the luxurious Parker Palm Springs hotel, a five-star resort with a-list clientele. Each episode will uncover the lives, relationships and drama of the hotel staff comprised of varying personalities who have the responsibility of keeping the hotel's demanding guests content. Viewers get a peek inside what keeps The Parker's sterling reputation intact, following everyone from the concierge to the housekeeping department to the maitre'd and all the colorful guests found inside its walls.
Premieres Tuesday, July 31 at 10 p.m. ET/PT
It takes a special kind of personality to handle flipping six multimillion-dollar houses at one time, but Jeff Lewis, an obsessive compulsive and successful businessman, pulls it off and turns a six-figure profit on every property. Lewis may blow up every now and then and perhaps fire an employee or two, but he's aware of his "Flipping Out" tendencies and attempts to counteract them with therapy, spiritual healers, psychics and the like. Whether it's turning over a house or a staff member, things are always flipping in Lewis' world. And each day comes with a new barrage of problems, from dealing with workers not showing up to the job site, to learning from his pet psychic that his cat, Monkey, needs some "alone time." With an intriguing cast of characters, living as one big dysfunctional family, there's never a dull moment on a "Flipping Out" project.
Premieres October 2007
Hosted by "Curb Your Enthusiasm" star Susie Essman, the new series "Better Half" puts a new spin on Bravo's reality competition programs that explore creative professions. In each episode, the spouses/mates of two trained professionals � such as chefs, comedians, party planners, and hairstylists � square off in competition. The professionals have two days to coach their novice partner to take on their jobs and beat the opposing "better half" in a final challenge. Each week, three judges renowned in the featured line of work will assess how well each couple executed the job handoff. Skilled in managing her own "better half," the outspoken and honest Essman will shadow, needle and critique how the couples listen, learn and love without killing each other first.
Based on the successful UK series, fourteen of the country's most beautiful people � seven women and seven men � will compete to launch their modeling career with $100,000 in cash and that hard-to-get agency contract in "Make Me A Supermodel." In a first for the network, Bravo viewers will vote to determine the outcome each week. Over a 12-week period, these hopefuls will live together in a Manhattan loft and explore friendships, romance and naked ambition while undergoing a series of creative challenges designed to test their professional potential. This series will explore what it takes to turn the exceptionally good-looking into the king or queen of the catwalk.
Premiere 2008
From Michael Kors and Tom Colicchio to Jonathan Adler and Sally Hershberger, Bravo is dedicated to celebrating the creative process and showcasing some of the leading creative minds working today. And as the only channel that has managed to expand its scope to include virtually every popular field of the arts � acting, fashion, food, interior design, hairstyling and pop culture � it's the most logical home for an event that celebrates these disciplines. Bravo's "A-List Awards" honors those people that have made an indelible mark in the arts. The awards will be held in March 2008 in New York City.


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Rhyme Devereux is a pseudonym of an American adult romance writer. She enjoys making up characters and worlds that focus on the contemporary and erotic romance
Her upcoming books will be more on the psychological-thriller type romances; that messes with your mind and heart. Unlike her past erotic romances, these stories will have a dose of darkness. You will be totally disturbed and turned on all at the same time.


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Mon, Dec 4th, 2017
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Léargas Forum on Tuesday 28 November at Dublin Castle Conference Centre. We kicked off the day at 10 am with a thought-provoking ensemble performance by Crooked House Theatre Company, exploring Europe today and young people's reaction to it. Léargas Executive Director Jim Mullin gave an insightful introduction, followed by the keynote speech by Barbara Nolan of the Erasmus+ Coordination Unit in the European Commission. Ursula Halligan chaired a lively panel discussion 'European Citizenship, 30 Years On' with panellists Ger Brennan of St. John's Central College Cork, Aoife Dare from the Irish Refugee Council, Senator Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Peter Hussey of Crooked House Theatre. Barbara Nolan joined the discussion also. Léargas project showcases were next with a diverse selection of twelve projects featured from all over Ireland.
The afternoon session opened with a moving performance from Galway Community Circus and then we held four workshops. These were 'Screenagers: Active Citizenship in a Digital Era' delivered by the National Youth Council of Ireland; 'One Good Adult: Mental Health Challenges and Supports for Young People from Jigsaw; 'See the Change, Sustain the Change' by Léargas Impact Research Officer Charis Hughes; and an introduction to the European Solidarity Corps by Suzanne Kavanagh from Léargas. We are delighted to say that #LeargasForum was trending on a hectic news day and we had a lot of traffic on social media. It was great to see lots of new faces on the day and reconnect with familiar faces too!
Check the #LeargasForum social wall for a flavour of the day, and for a more detailed overview, check our Forum Summary (which includes audio links).


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Stock Photo – Picnic table on a garden, park. Cityscape: wooden table and bench, sunshade against beautiful trees, house. This is prepared for the tourist and citizen in summer, picnic place or relax.
- High-Resolution JPG file . Dimension: 4500 x 3375 pixels
- The pack contains a single zip file.
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Simple Pleasures
With a season that is immersed in wanting and feeling not enough or like you have enough, here is my list of Simple Pleasures.
- An enchanting song
- Delicious smelling lotion
- Good chocolate
- When hair feels silky
- Petting my cat
- Soft, comfortable blankets
- A walk in the woods
- Laughter
- A new lipstick
- A kiss
- Sparkle
- Lavender magnesium lotion on my feet before bed
- Looking at holiday lights
- Singing carols
- Dangling earrings
- A dreamy scarf under the nativity scene
- Purple nail polish
- Tulips and hibiscus in the backyard
- Garden tomatoes
- Off-roading in the Jeep
- Visiting with friends and family
- Choir night
- Going to the farmer's market with my daughter
- Homemade hot chocolate
- Looking at art
- Yoga
- Dancing
- Exploring someplace new
- Writing at the beach
What are your favorite simple pleasures?
Wreath photo by Brea Dargis, here in our town of Zeeland, MI


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Mobile in travel 'happening fast' says Google
"Latest data from Google has indicated that the rise of mobile for travel web browsing is happening now and is happening fast. Revealing figures at the latest Travolution Editorial Advisory Board meeting this week Robin Frewer, the search engines director for travel, said it was seeing "huge growth" from mobile."
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A future in dirty jobs: The NY Times argues for 'real' work
So, too, does author Matthew B. Crawford in an illuminating piece in this weekend's New York Times Sunday Magazine. He argues that "real" work, with one's hands, can be far more rewarding, more respectable, better for your soul, and even more mentally challenging than the newly prestigious "knowledge" work (which often, he points out, includes a "real stupidification" -- in other words, you're asked to think in a prescripted way, to make arguments you "don't fully buy" yourself, in the name of something you may or may not believe in).His belief is that "gifted students" should often be taught to work with their hands, in old-fashioned shop classes or other trades, instead of taught to be the next lords and ladies of Wall Street.
Implicit in this excerpt of his book is the idea that children shouldn't spend so much time in class, but should instead be learning how to fix engines or solder pipe; to grow potatoes or to make furniture. And perhaps college, with its prestigious gatekeepers and its high price tag, should return to being a refuge for only the snottiest of the leisure class. (He's a PhD, so he doesn't quite say this.)
In more and more middle-class backyards and dinner parties, more and more of us are wondering if it's not better to do "real" work than (as I call it) slowly destroying shareholder value or (as Crawford calls it) "estranged labor" or "the walking wounded." More and more of us are answering "yes" (I, an Ivy League MBA, am writing, digging up my entire yard to plant a mini-urban farm, and fermenting my own wine and baking my own bread from live-caught yeasts -- other friends have given up careers at Intel and Nike to become chicken farmers or cheesemakers).
Getting your hands dirty is an ideal antidote to the dirty pool played by so many of today's corporate bigwigs. What's more, it's cheaper, and probably will save you oodles in therapy. I can't recommend it enough, and predict you'll be seeing more and more of this in mainstream media in the coming years.