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Exhibition: Every Building in Baghdad: The Rifat Chadirji Archives at the Arab Image Foundation
15 September, 2016-31 December, 2016, Graham Foundation, Illinois, US
This exhibition examines the work of Iraqi architect Rifat Chadirji through the collection of his original photographs and building documents held at the Arab Image Foundation in Beirut. With the work of his architectural office, Iraq Consult, and in his other professional and intellectual roles, Chadirji became a pivotal cultural figure in Baghdad during the period of its postwar modernization from the 1950s through the 1970s. As an architect, planning consultant, and Director of Buildings for various government agencies, Chadirji was central to the organization of Baghdad and to the consolidation of its postwar image. With nearly one hundred buildings Chadirji helped foster the emergence of the factories, colleges, monopoly headquarters, communication structures, and other new building types that appear in Baghdad following Iraqs 1958 revolution.
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The exhibition includes 60 photographic paste-ups documenting Chadirjis own building projects, as well as hundreds of his photographs shot in the streets of Baghdad from the 1960s to the early 1980s. In the first floor galleries, Chadirjis documents are surrounded by a folio of etchings that he produced in 1984. On the second floor, Chadirjis photographs are accompanied by those of Iraqi photographer Latif Al Ani. A contemporary of Chadirji, Al Ani chronicled newly emerging urban conditions under the shifting political regimes of the 1950s to the 1970s.
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Jeni, ACTION-746: Jeni to Raise a bug on registerContentHandler and registerProtocolHandler to ask for specification of how fragids are handled I'm pretty sure there was useful discussion of ACTION-746 recently, but it's still marked pending, and tracker didn't pick up any pertinent minutes. Either I'm mistaken that we discussed it, or the scribe forgot to reference the action properly in the minutes. I'm assuming there's no need for discussion tomorrow? Thank you. NoahReceived on Wednesday, 12 December 2012 19:18:22 UTC
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So remember, I have news for you.
Sunday, April 26th, I had a great hike with Annele and Braeden. B had the easy ride in my backpack while I got to sweat extra.
Along the way, I saw those tough oval leaves trailing through the fallen brown oaks. Arbutus? Is that you? Sure enough, it was another arbutus plant. She even had buds! Annele knelt down to smell them, but apparently they need to be open to be fragrant.
As we ascended the ridge, we heard a boat motor on the lake. It was really loud, and it lingered. Well, when we approached the top of the ridge at Stairway to Heaven, guess who we saw! The buoy tender! How cool. I have been waiting to see it drop off for years, and by some chance it was out there while we crested the ridge. B would have seen it too if he wasn't snoozing the whole time.
The buoy tender from afar
But that is not my news.
Today was magical for B and me. Only, he doesn't realize how special it was (or does he?). It was a day full of firsts for him. Here are a few:
- · He got to see his first wildflower – hepatica. I picked one for his stroller.
- · It was the first time we got to take the stroller on the crushed gravel trail beside Fort Wilkins. Only a couple snowy spots.
- · It was his first real experience with Lake Superior.
Let me elaborate on the last one. We journeyed to the shore by the lighthouse overlook. The sun sparkled the water and the trees at the mouth of the Fanny Hooe Creek held the breeze at bay. I decided to take B out of his stroller, so he could get a better look and feel of things.
I sat him in my lap and put a warm rock in his hand. Then another and another. We threw some for Duce, and he got to watch that crazy doggy splash around in the water. I even sat him right on the rocks to warm up his tushy. Then I laid him belly-side-down, so he could feel all those rocks underneath him. He seemed to enjoy the scene!
We found driftwood, and noticed how the creek entered the Big Lake. We listened to the buoy ding, and I even dipped his little fingers in the water. He was taking it all in. I realized that I didn't have my camera to capture such inaugural events, but as we waved good-bye to the shore, I was actually glad that I didn't have to try to pose him for pictures. Our time there in the moment was really wonderful. I'm so glad that I get to share this beautiful place with such a perceptive little being.
I realized right then and there how much I am going to love being a mom up here. What a unique way to experience the Keweenaw – like it's the first time all over again!
That is not my news either, though. Here it is.
So, this blog is titled "A Little Slice of da Harbor." "A little slice" refers to the fact that it is only my perspective. And "da Harbor" refers to Copper Harbor, a harbor town on Lake Superior. Well, would you be mad if I was at a different harbor town on Lake Superior for a little while?
My little family is moving to Duluth, MN from July through September. Aaron has a trail building contract out there, and he doesn't want to miss us all summer again. Awww.
At first I decided to do it for the family. But now I sort of feel like it will be a neat change for me personally. Duluth is a cool city (albeit a city which is scary), and variety is the spice of life. Braeden won't know the difference because he's never had a summer anywhere besides in my belly.
So there you have it. My slice of da Harbor will be from Duluth this summer. We'll be back, though, don't worry. Our hearts are in this little harbor.


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HOUSEHOLDERS are being urged to take extra care when cooking after a spate of kitchen fires in the last few weeks.
Fire crews responded to 33 kitchen fires across the Tyne and Wear area between April 1 and 24.
The majority of these incidents were as a result of cooking left unattended.
Although nobody was seriously injured in any of the incidents, appliances were destroyed and many of the homes were damaged by smoke.
On Tuesday, April 14, two crews from South Shields and Hebburn attended a fire at a property in Charles Street, Boldon Colliery, caused by a chip pan being left unattended.
In Sunderland, two fire crews from Farringdon Community Fire Station were called to a blaze at a house in Gleneagles Road on Tuesday, April 21, caused by cooking left unattended.
Leaving cooking unattended can have disastrous consequences, even if it's just for a short time.Dave Jefferson, Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service
In Newcastle, four fire crews from Newcastle Central, Byker and Gateshead Community Fire Stations attended a kitchen fire at a flat in Hawthorn Terrace, Elswick on Thursday, April 2.
The fire was caused by a pan left unattended on the cooker hob.
Group manager Dave Jefferson of Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service said: "Most house fires occur in the kitchen, and cooking is one of the biggest causes of kitchen fires.
"Leaving cooking unattended can have disastrous consequences, even if it's just for a short time.
"The number of recent kitchen fires in our area is a concern, and I urge people to be careful at all times when cooking.
"I appreciate that many of us lead busy lives and it is easy to become distracted, but if you must leave the kitchen for more than a few seconds while food is cooking you should always turn off hobs, grills and ovens as a precaution."
For further advice on cooking safely visit the brigade website HERE.
The brigade offers free home safety checks to people who are more vulnerable to having a fire, as well as to those who have had a fire.
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This picture of the greenies probably shows best how deep and startling the green colour is on the head.
These are noisy miners, also known as mickeys, or happy families, because of their habit of constantly squabbling and bickering amongst themselves!! These little fellows give my cats a very hard time, swooping and attacking them!! Lovely little bird with a speckled appearance in grey and a lovely black and yellow area around the eye.
Here is a greenie in full flight - they are not as bright and colourful as the rainbow lorikeet - until you see the plumage under the wing !
Now you can see the reason for the name of the tree - it looks just likes the spokes of an umbrella when in flower!


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Holding Up this Weekend…
Hey guys, trust everyone is doing great. Sorry, 'have been caught up lately in intense work. Next week marks the beginning of a new phase in my life but first I must overcome the challenge ahead. God has promised all is well so I am not worried. But then I need to fight this flu and sneezing. Have been ill all day, battling cold. It's been a tough weekend so far. But am confident it will end well and promising. Indeed, the promise shall be fulfilled.
The message? Whatever you're going through, hang in there for your breakthrough. Don't give up. Its always rough before the dawn; but day will always come.
I will be in touch again.
About Joseph Iregbu
I'm a writer, purpose guy, speaker and business consultant. My passion is to help people live with purpose and not waste their lives. I live in the UK with my wife, Temi and our gorgeous Isabel Juda. Let's connect on Twitter and Facebook.


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I was born 31 years ago on this date. Three decades on this earth… wow! I've met so many interesting people and done so many deeds that I'm very proud of.
To commemorate my 31st birthday, I've decided to list down 31 things that I believe in. I try to run my life as closely as I can to these 31 points. I'm sure there will be revisions to this list just as I'm sure there are things to be added to it.
But as it is, here are The 31 Things That I Believe Everyone Should Know.
- Not everything goes as planned, but things will go a lot better with at least some level of planning
- Money isn't everything but everything needs money
- There are things you can teach children but they are better educators when it comes to appreciation
- Perfect timing is a myth, especially when it comes to doing anything life changing
- There's only so far you can go by playing safe
- Always be willing to try anything at least once, it's the only way to be sure
- When you're not happy with what you're doing; stop!
- The only reason you're not seeing a better potential is because you stopped looking
- Everyone gets the same amount of time in a day, the successful ones utilize it better
- Sometimes we need a break… everyone does!
- Taking action and analyzing potential can be a tricky thing; when stuck, trust your gut instinct
- Sometimes when you have no control over the situation, just try to get by safely and gracefully
- Crazy people can give you great ideas and inspirations, it's the psychotic ones you should watch out for
- If you worry too much about making something that breaks you won't be making anything
- Improvise. Always. Even when you're not told to do so!
- Go out of your way to meet people. It's almost always profitable
- Stop lamenting about the "good old days", they're never coming back
- There's nothing you can do about your past, but the future starts now. Try not to mess it up!
- Sleep cures a lot of pain, but don't get overdosed on it
- Small things usually give the greatest benefits
- Always listen to people when they are angry with you, the tend to be most honestthen
- Trust the evidence, even when emotions tell you it can't be true
- Appreciate nature. You grandchildren might never see the things you're seeing
- Take one step at a time, as quickly as you can. Because the world isn't going to wait for you!
- Don't fear failure because it's just a signal to get back on track
- You can gain knowledge by doing something somewhere at some time. Always!
- Jealousy is normal, just don't let it consume you.
- There's a difference between being competitive and being a saboteur; competitors have honour, saboteurs don't
- The only reason to let an undertaking run on auto-pilot is when it's stable and self-sustaining
- Opportunities don't pop up, you have to find them
- Nobody can make it by himself. Your destiny is decided by those you have around you.
Happy birthday to me 🙂
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Issue #035 - Frit Blends
July 30, 2011
Hot Out of the Kiln
July 30, 2011
Hot Out of the Kiln brings you the latest information, ideas, and resources for your glass fusing experience. If you like this newsletter, please forward it to share it with your friends.
For your convenience, I have included pictures of the various learning tools available from Glass Fusing Made Easy.
Clicking on these images will take you to that page on the site. If you are interested in purchasing any of these items, click on the "Add to Cart" button on that particular page. Thanks!
1. Feature Article
Feature Article - Frit Blends
Frit blends can be used to enhance and embellish your fusing projects.
You can purchase glass frit blends on line at places like Delphi or AAE glass.
I just recently purchased some blends from AAE glass, and their combinations are evenly sized and the colors are carefully color matched.
But it is also simple to create your own out of scrap glass.
Break up your scrap glass into coarse frit.
This can be done by using some tile nippers or placing the glass in a bag and using a hammer to shatter it into smaller chunks.
You can then sort the glass into separate colors or mix them to create blends that can be used on future projects.
The blends you can achieve are endless.
Make individual bags of colors such as a springtime blend, or a Christmas blend.
The bags can then be labeled to indicate the type of blend you have created.
Blends are a fantastic way to indicate the impression of rocks on a
sea shore, patches of grass in a landscape, soft clouds in the sky, leaves on a tree or just to enhance a fused piece.
Quote of the Month"Life beats down and crushes the soul and art reminds you that you have one." ~Stella Adler
Submit an Article or TutorialDo you have a great glass fusing article or tutorial that you would like to share? We are inviting submissions of articles or tutorials for the web site. The articles will become permanent on the site once approved and a link back to your website or blog can be included in the submission. Helping and sharing with others is a great way to assist others in learning information and techniques about glass fusing. You can add so much to the site with your knowledge and experiences.
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For more information and submission, check out Submit Your Article.
What I Have Been Working OnThis month I took another trip to Arizona to visit my youngest.
I spent the first two weeks of July in the hot and torrid Arizona desert.
Turning the DVD into a book was my goal for the month, and it went smoothly.
My youngest daughter is helping me with my next video and book.
We worked on doing some voice over material that will be the background for the Intermediate project.
I spent most of my time inside as it is extremely hot in Arizona this time of the year.
Are there any videos or book that you would like to see available on the site?
Please let me know!
Reader QuestionHere is the newest challenge for all of you knowledgeable glass fusing enthusiasts!
I am having problems with my shelf primer. It flakes after the first to second firing and sometime the glass sticks than cracks. I apply 4 coats of primer and let dry before firing. My shelf is almost a year old . Would I need a new one. Thank you for your help.
Jennifer S.
Can you assist Jennifer with this issue? Help her out with some of your knowledgeable answers!
Tips and TricksA fish tank laid on its side makes a fantastic glass and water shield for grinders. You can purchase used fish tanks at yard sales or garage sales.
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Just like the DVD, the book provides you with everything you need to know about Dichroic.
Read through to learn about the various types of dichroic available and how to use them in your fusing projects.
The book begins by providing you with a basic knowledge of dichroic and then goes on to talk about the different types that can be used to enhance your fusing projects.
Use the book as your guide when making the simple projects and then stepping it up by creating more enticing ventures. Once the fused piece is complete the book explains how to shape and form the glass by doing some cold working.
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The American Mariner arrived Duluth on Friday, October 21st around noon. She is loading wheat at General Mills in Superior to take to Buffalo. She follows the path that the Kinsman Independent (now called the Ojibway) used to take for many years, keeping General Mills flour mills filled with wheat so they can make lots of Wheaties. Listen to her whistle and the Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge response. … [Read more...] about Waves to the American Mariner
Voyageur Independent at grain dock
The Canadian flagged Voyageur Independent is due here today to load spring wheat at the Cargill elevator in Duluth. This boat came here many times when it was called the Kinsman Independent but trips to the Twin Ports have been rare since it was sold in May, 2005 to a Canadian company, Voyageur Marine Transport. It is now a very bright blue instead of the Kinsman's understated red. It was built in 1952 propelled by a steam turbine engine. The new … [Read more...] about Voyageur Independent at grain dock
Voyageur Independent is blue!
The Canadian flagged Voyageur Independent came under the Lift Bridge on Monday evening at 9:24. The boat has done the same thing many times when it was called the Kinsman Independent but this is the first trip for the newly named, and re-flagged, Voyageur Independent. The Kinsman was painted red, the Voyageur, a bright and distinctive blue. It will begin loading grain this morning. They will take that cargo the entire length of the St. Lawrence … [Read more...] about Voyageur Independent is blue!
Kinsman Independent renamed again
The picture above of the crew of the Kinsman Independent was taken aboard the boat on December 12, 2002. This was to be the last trip for the boat, one more trip from Duluth to Buffalo with wheat for General Mills, then the scrap yard, or so we thought. After 3 years of sitting by several docks, some of those years spent simply as a storage bin for grain, it was purchased by a Canadian company. A new diesel engine replaced the old steam turbine, … [Read more...] about Kinsman Independent renamed again


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I opened my Strawberry Activia Yoghurt at lunchtime and felt the crushing demand as the whole lid peeled back. I'd seen and heard this message before. Not just on the shiny foil lid but in a gazillion other places. Self improvement or upgrade is big business and it's on offer everywhere. [I'm a sucker for the ones promising faster marathon times or better communication skills] I believe a better me exists. Better even than the 'me' I present online. [he's a big improvement on the real thing]. The difficulty is that I'm faced with so many options to bring this guy into existence. Gym classes, running magazines, church conferences and strawberry youghurts all hold out potential. Improvement. The 2.0 me. It can become a little bit draining. Deciding which option to choose takes time and that's limited. I've had this youghurt a lot. My school reports still say 'could do better.'
I once heard Matt Chandler ask the question:
"Will a better version of me be the solution to my dissatisfaction?"
His reply was devastating.
Ten years from now, you with your ripped up abs and dollar bills falling out of your pockets, that guy will disappoint you also.
It's a bit bleak. I know what to do. Make sure my kids don't make the same mistakes I did. Live my life through them and urge the boys to become the updgraded version I always hoped I'd become. [You've seen how that goes on the touchline on Saturdays.] It's horrible. It's unbearable pressure as a 6 year old feels the weight of his dad's frustration. The child fails to meet the weighty demand to be a better version of his father. It crushes him.
So what should I do with the demanding yoghurt lid, and every other appeal to improve? Martin Luther once said that the law was a
voice that man can never stop in this life.
We've got an allergy to judgement that we can't seem to shake. The accusations and measuring rods pop up all over the place. Internally and externally my 6ft 4in frame still feels short.
People themselves can represent the law to us (and us to them!). For example, a particularly beautiful or successful person next to whom we can't help but feel inadequate. Or maybe a boss whose very presence makes us feel like we are not working hard enough, no matter how many hours we put in. They are not the law, but that is how we perceive them. Tullian Tchividjian
What am I to feel as I hear Jesus say:
You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
I think I'm meant to feel the impossibility of that. To die. Only then can I be raised by another. I think I am to give up hope. To experience defeat. To see that when it comes to my best, it will never be enough. To lean not on my own understanding but instead – trust another with all my heart. The problem is that I would far rather be told what to do than "there's nothing you can do." It's much more infuriating, humiliating and exposing.
"Guess what? You're powerless."
That's harder to hear than ..
"Here's what you need to do." "Ten ways to have your best life now."
At least then I can fix it. Right?
Christian life is all about learning to live with impossibilities. Discovering I cannot fix it. Not only learning to live with them, be distracted from them or conquer them myself. It is about savouring impossibilities as a way to enjoy God.
Jesus once responded to his followers questions by answering
With man it is impossible, but not with God. For all things are possible with God
This is faith. Faith that is directed away from my development, enhancement, improvement. Belief that true life is not found in me. Even the best version. The gospel is good news to everyone who feels short.
The only people who get better are people who know that, if they never get better, God will love them anyway.
Steve Brown, Scandalous Freedom
John the Baptist's confession gives us the language of progress in the kingdom of God.
He must become greater; I must become less.
Get that on the yoghurt lids. Get that on our lips.


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Thai-Style Whole Hog BBQ
Someone actually found my site searching for "Thailand Whole Roast Pig". How did I end up in their search is beyond me but since someone's looking I'm happy to provide information. My wife is from Thailand and I have enjoyed many meals there. None of which included roasted whole hogs. That's largely due to the fact that I spent most of my time up North where she attended University.The north on the other hand are masters of the fried pork rind and you'll see huge sacks of them accompany meals. Curry + fried pork skins = my favorite meal.
Thailand's whole hog is based in Trang Province. which is the western strip that's a sneeze away from Malaysia. Trang is one these "Chinese" provinces (80% of the population are ethnically Chinese) where over a century ago, Chinese traders and laborers (invariably all male) settled into the area and married Thai women. In the area you'll find spicy southern Thai curry and dim sum effortlessly existing side by side.
The Trang Whole Hog consists of a rub composed of
- Chinese 5-Spice powder
- Honey
- Garlic
- Sugar
The pig is scored on the inside and the rub is generously applied. The next step would give every Health Inspector in the country a heart attack. The hog is then left in the SUN FOR A DAY for the spices to catch hold and the meat to ferment slightly.
The pig is then laid flat and roasted crispy and chopped to order. The Chinese prick the skin with a multiple needle device to aid in crisping up the skin.
The Hog is so popular that they even have their own festival! It's held every September and called the Trang Roast Pork Festival งานเทศกาลหมูย่างจังหวัดตรัง
The other popular pork dish in Trang is marinated sweet grilled pork Moo Yang. It's actually popular all over Thailand. Here's it's actually served for breakfast and eaten with their morning coffee and no wedding banquet would be complete without it. Moo Yang can be made with pork butts, but when it's made with PORK NECK it is quite simply Thailand's greatest dish.
For those who might not see pork consumption as the primary reason for visiting Trang, their beaches are some of the most beautiful in the world. The best part of visiting the area is that the only tourists are native Thais, so the area is less commercialized and the nightlife not as seedy.


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BiographyAlice Wright was born 10 February 1816 in Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia to John Wright (1795-c1816) and Mary Flanagan (c1790-1850) and died 18 June 1903 in South Grafton, New South Wales, Australia of unspecified causes. She married Samuel Perkins (c1801-1882) 30 August 1830 in Sackville Reach, New South Wales, Australia.
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Lahore Private educational institutions tightened security
Lahore, Nov 15: Private educational institutions have tightened their security once again after the recovery of a live grenade from a government college in Gulberg, restricting any outsiders including parents from entering the school's premises during school hours.
Some private schools and colleges have already restricted the entry of cars without special entry passes and national identity cards or carrying more then three students, from entering their premises. Parents have been advised to display their national identity cards whenever they come to pick or drop their children. Many schools have also advised parents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious persons or activities they might see outside the school premises.
The administration of a prominent private school situated in the Cantonment has issued a letter to the parents, which reads: "Whoever comes to pick up your child must show his or her ID Card and the children must be picked up as soon as school timings are over. Children using school transport may continue to do so, if some of you are advised and are therefore inclined to make your own pick and drop arrangement you are most welcome to do so."
A private school's administration official said that, "the administration is highly concerned with the security of its students and is taking all possible measures in this regard."
A father of a student at a local school was of the view that "although the law and order situation of the country is so bad, they cannot afford not to send their children to school. It would mean putting their future at stake." He added that even though it was hard for many of the parents to pick and drop their children during working hours, they were nonetheless satisfied with the security arrangements made by the schools. All educational institutions in the private sector, including kindergarten, montessori and elite schools, will reopen tomorrow (Monday) after their closure due to inadequate security arrangements.
These institutions like Beaconhouse Schools System, American Lycium, The Educators and British Council schools are starting the curricular activities again as the Lahore High Court rejected the petition filed by the owners' association. According to the sources in Education Department, the government has started taking stern action for security lapses in the private schools.
It is worth mentioning that most of the schools having membership of the association are located in streets and residential areas without any proper security arrangements not withstanding the fact that there are thousands of private schools in Lahore alone.
On the other hand, government schools are functioning as usual and not a single institution is closed for security concerns, as security devices have been provided to their administration while boundary walls have also been raised or constructed at all the premises.
It is also noteworthy that private schools catering the beginners (kindergarten and montessori) reopened last Thursday but after the vigorous monitoring by the authorities concerned some of them were closed, as their management was unable to follow the instructions given by the govt.
Meanwhile talking to this scribe, principals of different private schools and colleges said they had told the government that car parking and the filth containers placed by Solid Waste Management Department outside the educational institutions were posing major threat to their students. They said metal detectors and close circuit cameras had been purchased in addition to deploying security persons at their own expenses but the risk still persisted.
They are of the opinion that impediments like garbage containers outside the premises and unauthorised parking of vehicles provide opportunities to the terrorists. In this connection, they requested the provincial govt to take necessary action. They also demanded deployment of policemen at the entry points of schools (especially at girls' institutions) to provide a proper protection to the innocent students. The nationYour Comments
Students allowed to take a part in speech contest
Lahore: Students from both public and private universities and medical colleges of the province have been allowed to join the Chief Ministerís Speech and Essay Writing Competitions, 2009.
According to a DGPR handout issued here Saturday, the convener of CM Speech and Essay Writing Competition, DPI (Secondary Education) Mian Abdul Haq, said that all the heads of the universities and medical colleges (Education), DEOs (Colleges) and Divisional Director (Colleges) concerned.
In order to facilitate the students, he said, topic list of speeches and essays and registration forms had been sent to respective districts and divisional offices had been asked to register their nominated students with EDOs of the department. Meanwhile, in the first phase of the competitions, the middle-level English speech contests have been completed. As many as 10,165 students participated in the competitions from all over the province. As many as 1,364 students from Lahore Division, 1792 from Gujranwala, 1543 from Faisalabad, 1121 from Multan, 1161 from Sargodha and 1204 students from DG Khan attended the declamation contest. The news
Independence, autonomy linked to self-reliance
Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said that objectives of Pakistan creation cannot be achieved without eliminating monopoly of a specific class of people on higher and quality education. He said that only intelligent and educated youth can save Pakistan in the existing difficult circumstances, therefore, he appealed to the youth to come forward with full force to discharge their national responsibilities.
He expressed these views during his presidential address to Annual Parents Day ceremony at Military College Jhelum, on Saturday.
The chief minister said that Pakistan has best manpower and vast national resources and we can join the comity of developed nations only by determination which we are lacking. He said that in order to achieve this goal, we will have to rely on our own resources instead of foreign aid, as Pakistan's 62-year history is witness to the fact that we cannot make progress while depending on foreign aid. He said that independence and autonomy of Pakistan is linked to its self-reliance.
Shahbaz questioned could it be possible to get the right to choose living standard while begging continuously? The chief minister said that for the first time in the history, Punjab Government has allocated record funds for the education sector with the main aim to giving access to the talented and hardworking children of the deprived and sourceless segments of the society to higher and quality education.
He said that under Punjab Education Endowment Fund, government has allocated substantial funds for imparting education to talented and industrious students at local level and abroad. He said that if children of the rich people can study in foreign prestigious institutions then depriving the talented children of ordinary people from this right, is not less than a national crime. He said that under Danish School System, exemplary education institutions are being set up in every nook & corner of the province.
While expressing his views about the current situation in the country, Shahbaz said that a limited segment is holding resources of the country while corruption has ruined majority of the institutions. He said both civil and military governments have played their role in this regard but many decades would be required to redress the loss caused by the dictators. He said that now the time has come to change our priorities and utilise all our energies for the betterment and prosperity of unemployed, poor and ailing Pakistanis.
The CM lauded the academic and extracurricular activities of Jhelum Military College and said that this institution has played the unbeatable role in the national defence. He said that the whole nation is proud of the sacrifices of martyrs and Ghazis of alumni of this institution. He also announced a grant of Rs 50 million for new construction and different development schemes. The nation
200 Assistant Professors recommended for promotion
Lahore: Provincial Selection Board-II (PSB-II) has recommended the promotion of 200 Assistant Professors of Education Department as Associate Professors in BS-19.
In this regard, a meeting of PSB-II was held at Civil Secretariat on Saturday. The meeting was presided over by Additional Chief Secretary Javed Aslam while Secretary Finance, Secretary Education, Secretary Regulations and others attended the meeting.
The meeting reviewed 250 promotion cases and recommended promotion for 200 Assistant Professors from BS-18 to BS-19. In this regard, a summary has been sent to the CM Secretariat for approval.
Punjab university celebrated Book week
Lahore: A special ceremony was arranged on Saturday, at the Punjab University (PU) Main Library of Iran Information Center in connection with "Book Week" celebrations in Iran.
PU Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Mujhaid Kamran was the chief guest while Iranian Counsel General Saeed Kharazi, Director General Iran Cultural Centre Dr Abbass Famori, PU Oriental College Principal Prof Dr Mazhar Moen, Department of Persian Chairman Moen Nizami, Dr Akram Shah and other teachers also attended the ceremony.
Addressing the gathering, Dr Kamran said: "Only knowledge made human beings superior to animals and other creatures of the world and this knowledge comes from books." Later, the PU vice-chancellor and the counsul general also visited various stalls at the Iran Information Centre. Kharazi said the book exhibition was arranged every year at Iran and the objective of 'book week' was to promote knowledge. Meanwhile Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran inaugurated the exhibition of calligraphic work of noted artist Saeed Ahmad Bodla. According to a press statement, Iranian Counsel General Saeed Kharazi, PU Chief Librarian Ch Muhammad Hanif, teachers and students were also present. They appreciated the work of Bodla. Meanwhile the univeristy awarded a PhD degree in Zoology to a student.
According to a press statement issued on Saturday, Tasnim Farasat, daughter of Syed Asghar Ali Shah, has been awarded a PhD degree after approval of her research thesis "Mlecular Mechanisms of Thyroid Status in Glycemic Anomalies of Local Population."
The study revealed relationship between thyroid hormones and development of type 2 diabetes due to insulin resistance. The study focused on molecular targets of thyroid gland activity in newly diagnosed diabetic subjects.
Studies of thyroid hormone targets particularly at biochemical and molecular level in glycemic anomalies carry extreme importance in understanding developments of cardiovascular diseases and other risks. This study can form a basis for achieving early diagnosis of diabetes in the future.
Tasnim Farasat completed her thesis under the supervision of PU Registrar and Department of Zoology Professor Dr Muhammad Naeem Khan while her co-supervisor was Prof Dr Abdul Majeed Cheema, dean of Faculty of Biotechnology and Informatics, Balochistan University of IT Engineering and Management, Quetta.
GCU On-Campus Recruitment Day
Lahore: The Government College University (GCU) Career Guidance and Placement Centre on Saturday held "On Campus Recruitment Day" in collaboration with the noted national and international companies and provided job opportunities to scores of the university students.
The students of GCU BS Applied Management, BSc (Honours) Business, Accounting and Finance, BCS (Honours) Computer Science, MCS (Computer Science), BA (Honours) English, MPhil, Economics, MS ESME and MS Banking and Finance besides a large number of old Ravians took part in the full day event.
The companies' representatives gave a detailed presentation to the students about their organisational structure and available positions. They collected resumes and CVs of all the students. However, only 113 suitable candidates were interviewed by the companies in detail out of whom they short-listed 45.
Talking about the event, the GCU placement officer said that the Career Guidance and Placement Centre might be a new idea for the universities of Pakistan but not for the world. He said the activity aimed at providing assistance to the students in their career development and transition from the university life to employment.
124th Founder's Day at Aitchison College
Lahore: Governer Salman Taseer has said the elements targeting academic institutions have been exposed and they have no link with Islam. Addressing the 124 Founder Day of the Aitcheson College here on Saturday, he said education was the only way to ensure a bright future of the country. He said tough times were part of nation but the followers of Holy Prophet (PBUH) could never lose heart and had trust in Allah. He said terrorism would be defeated and the country would be purged from the menace.
Taseer said the army enjoyed a complete support of people and the ongoing operation in Waziristan was heading towards success. He said the day was not far when the whole region of Waziristan would echo with the slogans of 'Pakistan Zindabad' just like the valley of Swat. He said the spirit shown by the nation as a whole to solve the issue of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) was a clear precedent of selfless contribution made by people.
The governor hailed the performance of students of the Aitcheson College, saying the results shown by the students in A, O level exams were a matter of pride for the institution. Meanwhile, the governor also hosted a reception in the honour of a delegation of participants of 23rd Orthopedic International Conference at the Governor's House.
The delegation was led by Professor Dr Nusrat Ali. The governor congratulated the delegates for holding a successful conference. Meanwhile, Salman Taseer has said that the country is at war against terrorism and those attacking schools and mosques are the enemies of the country and Islam. He was speaking as the chief guest at a conference, "Organisation and Reengineering of Schools" organised by The City School Network here on Saturday.
The governor said quality education should not be compromised in order to compete with the developed countries. He said Pakistani students had great potential and they needed direction. He urged the educational institutions to inculcate spirit of tolerance among the students. He appreciated the school management for promoting quality education. Other speakers at the conference stressed the need of education, based on values besides redesigning and reengineering of schools to uplift their performances. The conference was attended by a number of senior educationists who gave their opinions regarding education reforms in general and school education in particular.
Different theme-based presentations, including Organizational Citizenship Behaviour and School Performance, Managing Reputation: Risk matter, Value-Based Education: The Need of Today and Authentic Pedagogy and Standards That Boosts Student Performance were delivered on the occasion. Senior educationist Dr Arshad Karim said teachers must realise the need of their students. He urged them to teach students how to do and not what to do.
In his presentation, Dr Shahid A Zia highlighted the need of managing reputation risks, saying that such risks should be managed in the same way as operational or financial risks were assessed and audited. Earlier, in her opening remarks The City School Director Studies Dr Dania Qazi highlighted objectives of the conference.
The City School's Chief Operating Officer Jahangir Feroze and Regional Director Sobia Lodhi also spoke.
CPSP training course
Lahore: A Training course on communication skills was organised at the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP) regional centre which was attended by trainee doctors from different parts of the province. Dr Asim Hussain, Advisor to Prime Minister, was the chief guest at the concluding ceremony. He appreciated the CPSP efforts, saying the institution was providing best specialist doctors to the country. The news
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It is tough for me to pick against the Indians here. After all, I picked them to lose to the Red Sox in the ALDS, and they won. Then I picked them to lose to the Blue Jays in the ALCS, and they won. So they say the third time's the charm, but I'm not necessarily sure it would need to come to that. After all, even with some injuries to their pitching rotation, their pitching has been red hot and especially their bullpen which has been fire. Find me a better reliever than Andrew Miller right now. Their offense has been solid this postseason but it has been their pitching that has got them here.
And yet even if you ignore the historical nature of this for the Cubs, I still find it hard to pick against them as I do believe they are still the best team in baseball. Their lineup is the best in the major leagues right now. The top of their rotation is tremendous with Jake Arrieta, Jon Lester and Kyle Hendricks (who was magnificent on Saturday night). And even their bullpen has been relatively solidified and Aroldis Chapman is throwing gas and nothing less.
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The SV Infinity, the research vessel of the Planetary Coral Reef Foundation, recently returned to its Asian home at Raffles Marina, two years after it left Singapore for it epic, 16,000 nautical mile journey, which covered Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia, PNG, Fiji, Vanuatu and the The Solomon Islands.
Time really flies – I recall the last time I was on the Infinity in 2006, and she was just getting retro-fitted for the voyage by her crew at Raffles Marina. The steering wheel hadn't even been fitted in yet, at that time. The decking of the main cabin was bare and there were wires hanging all over the place, a stark contrast to the "sea"-soned vessel that greeted me as I clambered aboard her tarp-covered deck.
Me on the deck of SV Infinity at Raffles Marina.
The named tarp covering the sails.
The sky seemed to reflect the melancholy feelings etched on the faces of the crew – it drizzled on and off for the whole time during the get-together. The last leg of the Infinity was to be from Singapore to Thailand, where the owner of the boat would be waiting.
As with all endings however, new doors open – for Gae and Laser, the monumental task of looking for a new vessel to continue the extraordinary work, for Klaus (the captain), it was to return home to take care of his family, for Ola to write about the research findings from the voyage, for Michelle the chef/visual artist to start the process of cataloging his image and video collection, and for the younger crew, to pursue their higher degree's.
As before, when I first hooked up with the PCRF people on Heraclitus (their first ship), and now on the Infinity, my best wishes for safe journeys, wherever they are headed.
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I love the holidays and there is something that I've been looking forward to all month long… a decorated mantel! I blame Pinterest. I had hoped to DIY some things, but time got away from me. I ended up just winging it with what I already had in the house. So here is what I call – My Shiny Angel Christmas Mantel!
Below is what our mantel looks like normally. Simple and I admit kinda boring. Thus, my hopes to get some fun decor up on this bad boy. The mantel is one of the areas that my son cannot reach. So I can put pretty and delicate things up on my adult mantel and he cannot destroy it! And that, my friend, it is a luxury that I should be taking more advantage of!!
So, I started with a clean slate. This helps me focus on what could be as opposed to what was just there. I kinda had a little plan in my mind, similar to what I had up there last year.
I knew that the clock would go back up, we use it and would screw with our minds if it wasn't there. Since I am lucky to have an outlet on top, I thought about laying lights the length of the mantel. Unfortunately, the only lights I had were green wired icicle lights. I thought that would look just plain bad, but I wanted some evening ambiance. So I used the glass hurricanes that were on the mantel with candles in them. The lights fell down inside so I just used a few pieces of scotch tape to hold the lights up and the glass hurricane to make the lights a little higher inside. (This picture is pre-tape. Too clumpy and low, right?)
I like the stockings hung off the mantel. I used command hooks to hang them with ribbon. In years past, I took cues from off the deep red and hunter green colors for ideas for the rest of the mantel. I love my Nutcrackers. I danced in the Nutcracker Ballet for many years as a child and teen, so they are something that I love to pull out each year. The last few years they have been on the mantel, so that is where I started…. and got stuck. Then I found these gold branch and berries that I had picked up from Michael's earlier in the week. I was not sure where they would end up in the house, but I think they were $1.30 per clump. I had the small green vases in the Living Room and just popped them up there. I really liked the glittery shimmer as the shine from the Christmas lights bounced off the gold glitter. It needed some height, so I put the gold vases that are usually on the mantel back up there. Hmm, could I do something with the glass vases? I have tons of these in different shapes and sizes. Still a tad boring. I needed more gold or a theme…. thinking….
…That is when my son woke from his nap. I went in his room, changed his diaper, then saw this angel music box that sits in his room. I love it because it belonged to my grandmother; she passed away about 6 years ago and we were very close. This angel is very special to me. I loved the idea of bringing it out to the mantel. I had my theme! So, I went digging in the Christmas decor for more gold and angels. I found this set of 4 angel ornaments given to me by a friend. Perfect!
They are each unique, playing a different instrument. They added sweetness and individuality to the decor.I found another ceramic angel given to me by a girl I used to care for. She was 7 years old at the time and I am pretty sure that she bought it from her school Christmas sale. You know the kind… where you give a kid $10 and they come home with 10 gifts? It is special to me though, because she thought of me and wrapped it up. She is now 22 and probably has no idea that I still have it. I forgot to get a close up of it though, sorry!
I also found some simple gold ornament balls that I plopped into the glass vases.
So here is the finished product. I really enjoyed how it turned out. Not only festive and free but angelic and sentimental. We also got rid of the baby gate and replaced it with a fire! We are living on the edge people.
Decorating this year was harder than is has been. Isaac is now 15 months and into everything. He is so curious and smart and we cannot be with him every second. Below, you can see him in his daily activity of investigating the tree lights.
So, we limited the decor we put out and even skipped ornaments on the tree. Counters and tabletops were safe!
Here are a few other easy decorations…
Ornaments in glass bowl and star tablecloth on our Dining Room table.
Some kid friendly objects on the bottom shelves of this bookshelf in our Dining Room……and, the other gold branch and berries found a home in a vase on our kitchen table.
This gifted reindeer basket has been the card catcher for the last few years, though I'd love to make something clever to display them next year. Check out that cutie in the card in the front – - easily my favorite card this year! (That is one of Isaac's girlfriends. Her mommy blogs over at hildagotrocks.)…and I am sure you are wondering where my Nutcrackers ended up. They are on the Living Room buffet. You also might recognize that red velvet box of from the angel ornaments? I used it to add color and height to my disply. Use what you got, right? (The candy dish was swapped out later). The frame usually hangs on the wall with a family picture, so I just emptied the frame and hung the wreath with ribbon. Easy.
Well, that is all I got. I hope you enjoyed as much as I did! Now it's time to enjoy that fire.


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February 19th 2010 was a sad day. Daddy, Cesar Millan's right-hand pit bull, passed away. Cesar and Daddy are huge role models for me and they have impacted my life with my pooches tremendously…just by watching them on TV! At first when I heard the news, I started to feel really upset, but then I realized that Daddy had 16 wonderful years on this earth and that his life should be celebrated rather than mourned. I also couldn't help feeling compassion for Junior, his protege, who will be experiencing a grieving period just as his family will.
Rest in Peace, Daddy. You are an amazing creature. Thank you for everything.
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I've been a busy little bee this month.
It seems everyone and his dog has a birthday in march, me included!
Not to mention mothers day.
So as you can imagine i've been making lots of cards, {something i might add I've had trouble with of late}
I've kinda lost my style when it come to cards and am far more at home getting inky and messy on an altered projects, but i've bitten the bullet so to speak and have cracked on and tried my best.. and here is the result.. well one of them at least.... i cant share the rest in case certain people are lurking... but more cards will follow soon...


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The centrepiece of this year's Ideal Home Show has been unveiled as a gizmo-laden, grass-roofed property submerged in an Olympic-sized swimming pool. Is this truly a vision of the future or are designers living in a bubble?
It might be lacking the cutting-edge design of the London Aquatics Centre but ageing Earls Court is using its Olympic swimming pool to dive into the future.
This is a vision of the Home Of The Future; a grass-roofed, water-submerged design for modern living, loaded with the latest gadgets and gizmos.
The centrepiece of this year's Ideal Home Show is triple the size of previous incarnations which, the organisers say, reflects an explosion in desirable domestic tech.
Construction involved emptying and digging out the existing pool, lowering the house into it and building a 300-seat auditorium before putting the water back.
Suzi Perry, a show ambassador, explains: 'The swimming pool is already in the exhibition centre but you never really ever see it. It's an incredible backdrop for looking at future gadgets. The house really does look futuristic, too. It's quite hard these days to make something look that way because we're living in what we think is the ideal, so to make something look different is difficult.'
Highlights include a trance-inducing isolation pod to replace the traditional bed, a £20,000 automated shower room with bespoke aromas, and a robot that converts your internet notifications into smells. Just what every home needs.
LED-lit walls are an alternative to wallpaper or paint and can be programmed in hundreds of colours. Great for instant redecorating or setting the mood in the bedroom, bad for the casting prospects of Old English Sheepdogs everywhere.
The new technology is a mix of prototypes and available products, including some world firsts, so the show is staying true to its 104-year history. The vacuum cleaner, electric toaster, electric kettle and microwave all debuted here.
The original Home Of The Future dates back to 1928, when designers were forecasting atomic energy and colour TVs. The house included disposable dishes, inflatable chairs and ultraviolet ray treatment to brighten up drab days.
'The Home Of The Future will always look to technology to help you out,' says Perry. 'If you go back 104 years, the idea of gadgets was to save time or space, or to entertain you. I don't think that has changed.
'What has changed is people used to look at gizmos as luxury items, whereas now we build our house around technology. We plan our kitchen around the white goods and our lounges around the TV. It's only when you come to redesign a room that you realise you want to tech it up and suddenly the kitchen and the bathroom have become quite sexy.'
Perry is particularly excited about the De Dietrich Piano Zoneless hob, which can heat five pans at different temperatures anywhere on its surface. Automatic pan detection means the temperature remains constant if a pan is moved.
Elsewhere, home integration with tablets such as the iPad 3, voice activation, and gesture-controlled home automation â similar to the Microsoft Kinect â are big for 2012.
The £12,000 'Transport' perceptual pod allows people to escape into a trance-inducing field of colour, music and vibration on a temperature-controlled waterbed. 'It's expensive, but one of those gadgets where you go: "Ohhhhh, I'd love to have one of those",' says Perry.
So, the only real similarity between the 1937 Earls Court Exhibition Centre and the 2012 London Aquatic Centre is both came in late and over budget. It's good to know some things never change.
The Home Of The Future, powered by Virgin Media, is at the Ideal Home Show until April 1. Visit http://www.idealhomeshow.co.uk
Futures of the past: We take a look back at some of the highlights of previous Ideal Home Shows.
1912The vacuum cleaner makes its world debut among items designed for the 'elimination of drudgery'.
1920The early dishwasher consists of an enclosed rack for plates and a pressure hose of water from the domestic supply.
1928The show's inaugural Home Of The Future comes with a car that doubles as a boat and aeroplane.
1933The show previews 'life in the 1950s' with The Skyscraper Flat. It predicts residents will order all meals from a restaurant.
1936The Home Of The Future features no corners, pillars or windows. Daylight scenes sweep across an animated wall, sun rays are captured and spread evenly throughout night and day and air conditioning eliminates dust and germs. A push button brings meals by conveyer belt.
1947Forget the 1980s microwave explosion, the original debuts in 1947. Being unveiled at the 2012 show is the Fagor Spoutnik â a spherical microwave with a 360-degree cooking view.
1950The Kenwood Chef food mixer is another first and revolutionises the way Britons cook.
1956Homes are predicted to last just 25 years on the basis that the next 25 years will produce as many changes as the past 100.
1959The Teasmade â a combination of alarm clock and bedside tea-maker â is an instant success.
1966Children's furniture made of compressed paper makes an eco-conscious arrival way before its day.
1970The Flymo electric mower is another show first as consumers demand a solution for making immaculate stripes on their lawn much easier.
1981Fitted bathrooms with a corner bath are in vogue â especially in avocado.
1996The world's largest bathroom is revealed and it's big enough to hold two full-size canal boats. Perfect for the BFG.
2008The world's largest TV a 103in Panasonic plasma as big as a queen-size bed, costs £50,000.


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He's the multiple Grammy award-winning singer, songwriter and social activist and now, Michael Bolton will touch down on the Gold Coast in June.
From today, tickets are on sale for his Symphony Tour around Australia and New Zealand, that is set to take fans on a trip down memory lane, as he performs with a full orchestra of the Greatest Hits - featuring those he released himself, and those he has written for others.
Bolton rose to fame in the mid 1970's, originally performing in the hard rock and heavy metal genres.
Later in his career he took on a stylistic change, and became better known for his series of pop rock ballards.
Selling more than 75 million records worldwide, his songs are some of the best selling songs of all time, including, "How Can We Be Lovers," "When A Man Loves A Woman," "Said I Love You.. But I Lied" and many more.
His covers have been widely recognised, transforming original song with his own version of songs like Otis Reddings' "Sittin' On The Dock Of The Bay".
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Our students are held to high standards and comprehensive competencies. These standards and competencies are written out in a clear way.
Title II is a competency-based teacher preparation system created in 1995 with the goal of ensuring a competent and qualified teacher in every classroom. This system includes the accreditation of teacher preparation programs, the assessment of teacher candidates and the ongoing growth and development of classroom teachers across the State of Oklahoma.
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Good way to lose viewers
if they move it to ESPN they can stick it up their ass cos ESPN is another £10 on top of your sky subscription which is stupid when like us you already pay £75 a month for it
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BOSTON — Look, on a certain level, it wouldn't matter where in the standings the Yankees and the Red Sox happened to reside on any given day they collide. You throw that uniform on one collection of players, and that uniform on another collection of players, fun (and fireworks) will likely ensue.
Heck, just put "Boston" on the T-shirt of one chess player in Washington Square Park, and scrawl "New York" on the porkpie hat of another, and you'll draw a crowd. And someone will invariably start the melodious chant of "BOSTON BLEEPS! BOSTON BLEEPS!" before long.
So, yes, there will be passion and energy present and accounted for across the next three days at Fenway Park. The Sox and Yankees enter the series tied atop the AL East, and you have to go clear down to the Rangers, eight games south, to find another team within spitting distance of either one of them.
The baseball summer has become a laughable split between three uber-teams — Yankees, Red Sox, Phillies — and a gaggle of others who, while assessing their chances, invariably use the catch-all phrase: "Well, in a short series . . ."
Parity has perished for now. There are three varsity clubs, and two of them will squint at each other from across ancient battlements this weekend.
It'll be good.
But it won't be great.
And this is a time when we should be aspiring for great, and it's possible that if baseball's decision makers are paying attention, this will be the final shove needed to add the final ingredient to what would be a perfect postseason plan. Add a wild card, force teams to care about first place for the first time since grunge was in vogue, and we'll really have something.
The Red Sox and the Yankees will intrigue each other this weekend, and will do so again at the end of the months for three games, and at the end of September for three more. But they are so far clear of the field — the second-place team in the wild-card "hunt," Anaheim, trailed the Yankees by nine games in the loss column as morning broke yesterday — that even that intrigue won't be so . . . well, intriguing.
Do the Yankees want to prove to themselves that they can beat the Red Sox? Sure, that would be nice. But do you really think if they don't over these nine games that they'd be terrified enough to concede the ALCS if it shakes out as Yanks/Sox IV? Please. And these Sox win at almost exactly the same pace on the road as they do in Fenway; surely they won't quake at the prospect of playing a seventh game in The Bronx.
That's the only surcharge for finishing second now.
But if you add the extra wild-card, everything changes. It becomes a blood war between Gotham and the Hub to finish first and avoid what likely would be a one-game play-in with the other wild-card qualifier. How would you like the Yankees — even if they survive the extra game — to start the five-game ALDS with anyone other than CC Sabathia pitching Game 1? How about if you're the Sox and you have to throw either Erik Bedard or Tim Wakefield in what could be a
Game 3 elimination test?
OK. Now we'll hear from the precincts who'll scream at the unfair requirement that the Yankees or the Sox endure a do-or-die play-in against a team that, by season's end, they may outpace by 12 or 14 games. And, yes, that's a hard break. But not as bad as the one that sent the '93 Giants and the '80 Orioles and the '54 Yankees and the '42 Dodgers home with 100-plus wins and zero playoff innings. Look at it that way and what you see is bright side and upside.
What we have now?
It's first place as a by-the-way, a title viewed as a trifle. Yankees fans and Red Sox fans should be nervous wrecks this morning pondering the import of the weekend to come. Not happening. It's Boston and New York, so these games will mean something.
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Photography is an artistic pursuit, and a great hobby to relieve stress. If you tend to enjoy looking at pictures, you probably already have enough artistic skills to recognize moments worth capturing. As the saying goes, pictures are worth thousands of words.
Choose what you want to have in your photograph. Imagine your camera is a tiny window focused in on just one component of your subject. Do not show that much. If you want to give a more general impression of something, take a series of pictures, rather than a single photograph with no real focus or details.
Get closer to the subject to get a better shot. Getting closer lets you frame a subject, and prevents distracting backgrounds. You can also pay attention to facial details, which will come in handy, especially if you are doing portrait photography. Camera image sensors are only so good, so long-range shots sacrifice detail.
Skies that are overcast should be avoided in photographs. When photographing outdoors, remember that overcast skies can make your photos look muted. A black and white photo might work best if you have to shoot an overcast sky. A bright, blue sky can create a lovely backdrop as long as you are careful not to overexpose the shot.
An important factor in photography composition, is framing. To remove things that aren't relevant to your subject matter, zoom into its focal point. You will reduce clutter in your photos and prevent unwanted focal points.
Keep the settings on your camera simple. Figure out each of your camera's controls individually, like shutter speed or aperture, before tackling the next. Doing so enables you to concentrate on the photos themselves instead of wasting time messing around with camera settings during which time your subject bores and moves on.
Photography is about having fun and expressing yourself. Your photos should be a capsule of a particular time and place in your life. You should be able to look at these photos and instantly remember where you were and what you were thinking when you shot them. Just remember to have fun while taking photos, you will be much happier and want to learn additional skills.
Creating photographs that stand up to the pros will require that you invest in a camera that has professional features. DSLR cameras will generally give you the highest quality photographs. Most photographers use this type of camera, and for quality photos, you should use it too.
Snap some shots of your travel souvenirs. You may take a photo of the store it was bought in or shoot the object with a unique background. Your souvenirs will have more meaning and provide future enjoyment for you if you can create a story about each one.
Take unique pictures that are interesting to you and that you think would be highly interesting to others. A good photographer will be able to convey a sense of style with his or her pictures, and show a meaningful point of view. Try to avoid the style of photos that you may have seen many times before. Try new, unique angles, and be creative.
External Flash
Ensure you have an extra charged battery so you do not miss the greatest photos. Digital cameras can suck up a lot of battery power, the LCD screen has a lot to do with this, make sure you have your batteries fully charged. You should also carry spare batteries so that you can avoid missing a photograph opportunity.
The majority of digital cameras now come with a feature that automatically uses the flash whenever the area you are photographing is too dim. The convenience of this feature can be great for quick candid shots; however, if your goal is more professional shots, weigh options for the purchase of an external flash option. This will allow greater diversity in your lighting needs. To attach an external flash onto your camera, make sure it has a hot shoe on top. Then take it to a camera store, so they can help you pick out a flash that lines up with your camera.
When traveling, photograph your souvenirs as you purchase them. For example, photograph the shop where you had originally purchased the memento, or frame the object against a memorable background. This will allow you to create a story behind the objects you bought as souvenirs that you will enjoy when you return home.
Allow your camera to automatically focus on the subject, then move slightly in such a way that the subject is no longer in the center of the frame. Centering photos is expected and not very unique. By using this technique, you will find that your photo and the subject matter give off a more interesting appeal to the viewer.
Shutter speed, ISO and aperture are important aspects of any great photo. It's important to find the combination of these. These are the three features that drive the exposure of the photographs you take. You don't want to overexpose or underexpose a picture, unless you are going for a certain look. Experiment with these features to find out how they interact with each other and what kind of combination you like to use.
Try your hardest to make sure your models are comfortable, particularly those that you are not very familiar with. Many people are camera-shy and avoid pictures at all costs. Therefore, you should be friendly and welcoming and get your subject's permission before taking any photographs. People should know that it's art and not a privacy invasion.
If taking photos with fluorescent lighting as the only available light source, adjust the cameras white balance to the proper settings. Fluorescent lighting tends toward the green and blue end of the spectrum, so photographing subjects under these conditions can make them appear cooler than intended if you don't manually fix the red saturation on your camera.
Composition is an important factor that every beginning photographer should consider and educate themselves on. Composition is important in most art forms. Without a good composition, your pictures will look dull. Unique composition can turn an everyday photograph into a piece of art.
When preparing to shoot some kind of wedding, try getting unexpected shots of little details to warm yourself up, like a makeup bag or a flower close up. You just might stumble on a great shot as well.
Experiment with different perspectives and scales in your images. Simple objects take on whole new looks when photographed in a non-typical setting, or when placed in a silly or unusual situation. To get a new view of a familiar object, work on the compositions.
Contrarily to popular belief, wearing white to have a picture taken is not good. The majority of cameras use auto-focus, which analyzes the different colors, shades and tones of the objects in the frame. The contrasting background will make the white clothes stand out instead of looking washed out.
Bright Colors
Carefully read the entire manual that came with your camera. Manuals are often thick and bulky. It's all too easy to throw them out or put them in a drawer. If the manual is going to get tossed or buried, it should at least be read first. The manual can assist you in taking higher quality pictures and prevent dumb mistakes.
If you are photographing couples or groups, help them to get better photographs by advising them on their outfits in advance. It is not necessary to match colors, but colors that are complementary will produce more pleasing results. You can recommend warm colors or shades that are neutral, since these blend in well with natural settings. If they prefer bright colors, suggest balancing them with some pieces of clothing that are black to prevent the bright colors from clashing with each other.
A tripod is a good piece of equipment for a photographer to invest in. This will prevent noticeable camera movements when you are shooting low-speed or active photos. An inexpensive tripod will work fine to eliminate blur. If your tripod is good, the pictures appear more professional and gets rid of any unwanted results.
Make sure you don't miss an incredible shot just because you are attempting to have your settings just right. However, you shouldn't choose a preset; this let your camera choose your settings for you. Pick the elements you want to have control over, and choose a setting that gives you the freedom you need.
When photographing nature subjects, use a variety of angles that make the subject look interesting to you. Look around and appreciate the scene as a whole, then take your picture. When you're done, attempt to leave no trace of yourself behind. If you find a fantastic spot for taking pictures, make sure your leave the spot the way you found it so the next photographer can get a picture as good as yours.
Do your own photo editing! The amount of software available on the market for photo editing is truly astounding. Search for one that offers extensive options for editing your existing photographs. Make sure you can use it easily as well!
Photographs of people don't have to be limited to facial shots. Focusing a camera lens on other parts of the body can really create a striking photo if done correctly.
You can adjust the settings on your camera before taking a picture, or try a unique angle. Tinker with these settings before you take pictures of things you are planning to shoot in order to get the best pictures possible.
Images will be more attractive if they are balanced. By properly balancing photographs, you'll have high quality photos fit for an art gallery. Eliminate elements which are distracting, properly frame and place your subject, and make sure the horizon is level.
Red Eye
Camera equipment is fragile and quite expensive, so make sure that you're protecting your equipment with a solid carrying case. Most of the time, the reason why photography accessories break is due to the owner's negligence. Cases that stand up to protecting your gear are widely available wherever cameras are sold.
Red eye can ruin a great picture that might have gotten framed otherwise. Turn off the flash if at all possible, as this will exacerbate red eye conditions. If you must have the light provided by a flash accessory, then instruct your subject to avert their gaze from your lens. Many cameras also include a red eye reduction feature.
If you plan to shoot images in dimly lit settings, increase the shutter speed on your camera. You will not get a blurry photo by doing so. Experiment with settings in the 1/200 to 1/250th of a second range.
Understand how sharpness is distributed across your camera's image sensor. Most of the time, the most sharpness will be seen towards the median of your image and lens. The image is more blurred around the edges of the frame.
Don't purchase a camera that needs lithium batteries if you plan on traveling with it. Federal regulators have banned all batteries in luggage due to the fire hazard they pose. These batteries can be brought on board an airplanes. They just have to be in your camera already.
Remember that images do not always have to be taken with your camera in a horizontal position. Shooting your photographs at a vertical angle can really add a unique prospective to your pictures. You can experiment with your zoom for close up full effect and far out inclusive pictures.
When your subjects are human beings, keep in mind that the happiness conveyed by a smile is not the only emotion you can capture in your shots. When humans are prompted to express their true selves, real stories are portrayed. For example, historical shots like"Migrant Mother" showed one homeless family around the time of the dust bowl. No matter what the subject, everyday or globe-shaking, the most important aspect of great photography is to capture the real emotions.
Learn how to best use your camera's flash. Your flash shouldn't be on all the time. There are some situations where adding more light than necessary will ruin a picture. Conversely, remember to turn it on for low-light shots.
Don't be afraid to bypass predetermined settings for white balance; do it manually. Most cameras have a default white balance setting, but if you wish to have full control over your image, then you'll want to set this manually. By making this adjustment, you can eliminate the yellow tint that sometimes plagues photos taken near incandescent bulbs. Done the right way, this can even change the entire look and feel of your final shot.
While not everybody might enjoy the process of taking a picture, most everybody can enjoy nice photography. Share your emotions and artistry with others through your photographs. Photography is a great hobby to take part in. Letting others see your artistic vision through your photos can be a wonderful release and a conduit for reflection.
As with all things in life, your photography skills can not improve if you do not get out there and practice! Taking pictures digitally has taken a lot of the pressure off of amateur photographers. There is no need to worry about wasting film these days, so even if you get ten bad shots for every good one, you are learning from your mistakes.