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Continued from Part 1, October 27, 2015
A key objective of these articles is to identify what choreographers in Los Angeles do to launch, maintain and promote their companies. Having the business side of an artistic organization in place is arguably as important as the product. A choreographer can create amazing dances in a studio and perform locally once or twice a year, but if there is no one working on the promotional end of things, then the artist's choreography will never be seen by a larger audience. To be clear, these 12 artists represent only a fraction of the Dance Community in Los Angeles, but most likely do represent the hurdles that dance companies of any genre, concert or commercial, face in Los Angeles and elsewhere.
Merce Cunningham began his company in 1953. I joined the company in 1967 and in October of 1968 The Saturday Evening Post published an article featuring the Merce Cunningham Dance Company. Cunningham's face was on the cover in strange make-up for his dance Nocturnes (1956), and written next to the photo was, "Who Is This Man?" That article was read by millions of people all over the country and gave the Cunningham Company the kind of exposure that it needed to increase bookings. Prior to that, the company was performing once or twice a year in New York and touring was sporadic, with the exception of the 1964 World Tour financed largely by Robert Rauschenberg's paintings. That was 14 years of hard work on everyone's part before the company "broke through."
Los Angeles dance artists are fighting an uphill battle with few or no dance critics writing about their work, a very small grant pool, high studio rental fees, a lack of affordable performance venues and presenters who aren't willing to take a chance on supporting local talent. When theater owners do step forward to present an LA company, it is only after it has been written about favorably by a New York Times dance critic. One or two LA presenters are now attending performances of local companies, but we wish that it were more.
John Pennington built his own studio and performance space in Pasadena just outside Los Angeles. "I wanted the space for me, but I also wanted to share because other people's work isn't going to get better unless they have a space too. One of the things that I talked to the Board about was subsidizing rental space." Pennington said. "I have commercial rental rates, other kinds of rental rates, but for local choreographers, for the local groups that aren't commercial, I'm willing to work out payments because I know what that's like to make work when money is tight. There are choreographers making really good work in the area and if we're all working together, it is going to make all the work better."
A few of the theaters that have better stages, professional lighting equipment, ample parking and a house that seats over 300 patrons include Royce Hall on the UCLA campus, the Eli and Edythe Broad Theatre, the Nate Holden Theatre, the Ann and Jerry Moss Theatre, the Luckman Fine Arts Complex, RedCat, the Alex Theatre in Glendale, the Annenberg Wallis Center for the Performing Arts, and The John Anson Ford Theatre. Of course, it is very expensive to self-produce in any of these theaters. When a company does manage to raise the funds and the venue helps with promotion, the company usually can only afford to perform there for one night. Best scenario is that they will break even.
On the subject of performing in different venues in LA, Laura Karlin said. "Whenever you're renting a venue you have to learn a whole new landscape of people, personal relationships to their audience base, geographic surroundings and their crew. You're constantly having to adapt to the different spaces you're in and you're asking your audience to adapt to the different spaces. They don't know what parking is going to be like; they don't know what the seats are going to be like or if they're going to like the space. You have to build a trust with your audience and you have to listen to them if you get a lot of feedback. We were at a venue in Hollywood and parking was abysmal. We got a lot of feedback about 'I just don't want to go to this space.'
"You can't let the audience determine all these things for you, but you do have to listen. Their time, and who they are supporting your work. It can feel really frustrating as an artist when you're just trying to find a space to either make the work or to show the work. I would say that it is one of the biggest challenges facing LA choreographers; at least the biggest challenge that we face. It's the thing that has caused me the most grief – people always say fundraising. Of course fundraising is difficult. That's a given. But, if there's nowhere for you to go, it doesn't matter how many wonderful ideas or how many beautiful dancers you have. That's what has caused me the most curled-up-in-the-fetal-position-on-this-rug moments."
John Pennington said that the dance community in the LA area is too compartmentalized and people don't interact enough. "We don't rub up against each other artistically speaking. If you don't rub up against each other, watching each others work, helping, etc., then the work doesn't get better."
"Artists are just looking for a place to be and exist and to set up powerful programming." said Ana Maria Alvarez. "I would love to see our city and our county, and our region take on that; giving artists space to call home and to create work." Maybe it would take a partnership with Wells Fargo or a group of committed citizens. I would love to see local presenters presenting seasons; not only seasons but runs, like what CAP UCLA is doing with us right now; giving us a two week run of our new work.
"But I think that someone like RedCat, like the Broad Theater could do those larger runs. I think that if they did do them, as an investment, that they world actually get a return on them because I think that they would build a momentum." She added.
Laurie Sefton thinks that some of the smaller venues in LA are over-priced. "The problem with spaces in LA is that we need something like the Ann and Jerry Moss Theater on the New Roads campus, but with a sprung floor and a Marley floor. We need a 300 seat theater. It doesn't have to have a proscenium, but it has to have a decent floor. There are a lot of alternative spaces."
Sefton also thinks that more theaters in Los Angeles should present local companies. "We need the Broad and the Wallis to present at least one LA based company a year. Even if it is only one, we need them to step up and support the community; and they don't realize how many working companies that there are in Los Angeles."
Sefton thinks that instead of theater stages sitting empty, that they should be rented out for rehearsals. "Why aren't they charging people $10 an hour to rehearse there? They could be making $10 an hour instead of making nothing. I was just reading that the Broad now has a new Program Director, and they present over 200 performances a year. I was blown away. I didn't know that. Same thing with the Wallis. How many nights for dance? How many local dance?"
I followed up on Sefton's question. From September 2014 through September 2015 there were exactly two dance companies that performed at the Broad Stage. BODYTRAFFIC performed for two nights and Diavolo Dance Theater performed for three nights. So, in twelve months only two dance companies were presented at that venue. The good news is that both companies are based in Los Angeles. The Annenberg Wallis Center of Performing Arts has two dance companies listed on its 2015-2016 season; the LA Dance Project and the Ezralow Dance Company. It is nice to see the support for Dance from these two venues. UCLA's Royce Hall, however, has a large dance series but it isn't often that they book a local company. The last one that I remember was the Los Angeles Ballet. UCLA CAP (UCLA Center For the Art of Performance) does present in Royce Hall and at the Frued and Kaufman Hall.
Deborah Brockus wonders if presenters are unaware that they equate what is on their stages with money. "They dabble in the arts and they're not acute enough to see it, even with the reviewers. The theater owners, and the critics a little bit too, they don't realize that they see money onstage." Said Brockus. "Right now it is very hip to book European companies and I agree, the works are stunning. The multimedia and everything, it's phenomenal. They don't realize how much money has been put into the rehearsal set and that the creative process is subsidized by the government and that they're just paying the presenting cost."
When the discussion turned to booking conferences, Brockus related how at the Senarz-CINARS Booking Conference in Montreal (which includes Europe, Canada, China Asia and Australia) the works were fully produced. "The works that were showcased were phenomenal and it became very clear that we were plain Americans. We just go onstage and dance. I did a series a while ago called "Why Dance Matters". This was just before the recession and funding in Europe was around $5 per capita, New York was $2.50 and California was $0.26! So, that speaks to it right there." She said.
"We're about 60 to 65% individual donors and we've always been that way. In the beginning, actually, we were more like 97% individual donors and 3% grants." Laura Karlin said. "So, you start with your friends and family, and friends of friends. You start asking people to donate based on faith, and we've actually build up a solid donor base because we've been doing this for 8 years. For some people that's like, 'That's so long!' and for others it's 'You're just a baby!'"
I asked Rosanna Gamson if she self-produced in Los Angeles. "I don't rent theaters." She answered. "They pay us to perform. I don't self-produce. I did self-produce twice. Once when I came to LA and I did one other season at the Aratani/Japan America Theater. I don't want to ever be worrying about that again. We do sell out, but that has to be a mutual effort with the venue. They pay us. We come. We dance. We go home!"
Not many companies in Los Angeles can make that claim so I asked Gamson how she managed to do it.
"I'm damn good!" She said proudly; followed by us both laughing. It's true! She is that good!
I encouraged her to go on. "Thirteen years I had been making work in churches and alternative spaces, and auditioning for Fresh Tracks at DTW (Dance Theater Workshop in New York), and doing all that before I got here. Then I had a remarkable success. Highways, I think, was what they call a co-produced production. I probably didn't make a cent on that. The Getty paid. Grand Performances paid. The next piece that I did was at the Skirball; they paid. Then we started touring. I would have been back to New York in a flash had things not gone so well at the beginning here in Los Angeles."
Christine Suarez put it nicely. "What I like about the LA dance community is that they're spunky and that they look outward and that they go outside the norm. There aren't many venues for someone at my level. I've been knocking on RedCat's door for a really long time, and it's just not happening yet, or maybe forever. My work deserves to be shown here! I have been thinking about where can dancing happen? Rather than thinking 'where does my work deserve to be seen?'"
Connected to this, of course, is the cost of rehearsal space. As stated before, studio rentals in LA are very expensive. Dance companies sometimes barter for rehearsal spaces by teaching master classes, offering free classes or doing residencies in exchange for studio space. Laurie Sefton's Clairobscur Dance Company rehearses at the Los Angeles Ballet Studio. Several companies use the Brockus Project Dance Studios. Versa-Style Dance Company rehearses at the Evolution Dance Studios in West Hollywood. There are also studios for rent at Westside Ballet in Santa Monica and at LA Arts Live in Eagle Rock just on the edge of LA.
Harry Weston told me that the people at Evolution Dance Studios have been very supportive of Versa-Style Dance Company. "We've worked out great deals with them. They give us nice discounts because we come so regularly; we live there, our Friday classes and our rehearsals. But we'd love our own building someday, especially because of all the community work we do. We feel that it's ideal. We feel that we have the potential to not only teach classes, but to also bring in other teaching artists that we've worked with in other fields. Because of our relationship with the Flourish Foundation we feel that it would be great to have a building for that to work out of as well. So, I think that the future of us is definitely for us to have a center. Just finding that building and finding just one or two more funders who could come together and help us with the financing. The Rosenthal Foundation has been incredible in funding our work."
"I did a deal with Jacque Heim at Diavolo Performance Space to be his dramaturge on the last piece he made, Cubicle, in exchange for rehearsal space. I get to use that nice big studio. That is my pay for being his dramaturge." Gamson explained.
My interview with Christine Suarez took place in a small, but ample sized studio in Camera Obscura overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Santa Monica that she was able to rehearse in as part of a residency. Companies rehearse in the studios of universities and colleges where they are on faculty, but they can only do this when there are no department classes in session. The Dance Department at Loyola Marymount University of Los Angeles has been a supporter of local dance companies for many years, allowing local companies to rent their studios at a low cost.
Making the decision to form a dance company is a very individual decision. I asked most of the Artistic Directors why they made that decision. Before answering me seriously, Christine Suarez said boldly, "I like to boss people around!" We both had a good laugh but I feel that there is a hint of truth in that statement for all choreographers.
"I wanted to make a body of work. The main thing for me is that I'm very interested in the expressivity of dancing and the narrative." Suarez added.
"I didn't really. I've just always enjoyed creating work." Was Stephanie Zaletel's answer. "I love writing, I love dancing, and I love choreographing. I'm very interested in a lot of things and CalArts was a perfect environment for that. After graduating I did a KickStarter to raise funds for my first project out of school, and by 80 online donors and a few miracles, we made it happen."
Laura Karlin said that there was room in Los Angeles for her company and that she didn't want to make work on other people's terms. "I wanted to make the work that I wanted to make. Perhaps it was very naive, but I just didn't want to wait for people to give me things."
Deborah Brockus started her company because she "got mad!" "I was working at a performing arts high school and the Director thought that I wanted her job, and so she told me that I couldn't put any pieces in the concert. I already had pieces in my head and I said fine, I'll make my own show, and I did!"
Ana Maria Alvarez always knew that she wanted to be involved in the Arts. "Dance was always my greatest self-expression. At the university I ended up creating a piece dealing with immigration and resistance and using Salsa as a metaphor for resistance."
After she graduated from UCLA Alvarez turned to two of her mentors, Jawole of Urban Bushman and Rennie Harris of Pure Movement for advice on which direction to take. "Their suggestion was 'it sounds like you want to start a company and continue to create work and to build work.' So, that is what I did." Alvarez has built up quite a business around her company Contra-Tiempo.
Many choreographers don't necessarily set out to form a company. "I found myself in the rehearsal process being critical of the production, choreographer, or director; thinking how I would do things differently. Always striving to contribute to the room in a positive way, this was a clear indication that it was time for me to try on my own projects. At that point, I could not have fathomed how much work it actually takes to produce, choreograph or direct!" said Lillian Barbeito of BODYTRAFFIC.
"I really thought about it a long time," said John Pennington who had performed with the Bella Lewitzky Dance Company and others. He had lived and worked in LA, his roots were here and he is well-known and respected in the California dance community. "…because I knew the many problems and challenges that were coming my way. I did not start the group without some caution. I knew what I was in for. But I decided that I wanted to start making work and certainly making work more deeply. I think at that time I was 38; my choreographic voice started to emerge. I could really feel the voice of desire emerging and I thought, well if that's the case then you have to take the step. So, that's the step that I took."
Like Laurie Sefton, a few dance artists start a company because they know that choreography is where their talents lie. "When I was very young it became very clear to me that I would not be an incredible professional dancer. I don't quite have that stuff in my body. When I was in school, realizing that was a heartbreak. I'm a great performer, but my body is not going to do all the things that I want it to do." She stated.
Heidi Duckler's reason was very clear to her. "I started my company because I wasn't aware of anyone doing what we do, making immersive work in urban environments. And still, perhaps there isn't anybody doing what we do in terms of community connection and site specificity on a full time basis. And, because of the nature of our work we look for joint ventures and partners, it's not a solo kind of activity."
Jeff Slayton & Dancers had its incubation period within the Department of Dance at CSULB. I had been putting together dance phrases for students for over ten years and decided that I had something to say as a choreographer. Jamie Carbetta Adjunct Professor at West Los Angeles, Cerritos and El Camino Colleges, and after working with students for a long time she too decided that if she had a company that she could do so much more. "We could reach so many more people. I'm sort of old school in that I feel that dance is for everyone, beauty is for everyone, art is for everyone; and as a non-profit, a 501 (c) 3 you have more opportunity to do that."
Now that the decision to form a company has been made and the dancers have been hired and the legal paperwork is done, the next step is to get the word out to the rest of the world that you exist and that you think that your work is worth charging people money to attend your performances. Grant organizations need to be located and applied to and the proper staff has to be assembled to make all that happen.
PART 3 will take a look at the hurdles these 12 artists faced and what their hopes are for the future of their companies, and for the future of Dance in Los Angeles.
If you missed Jeff Slayton's Introduction or Part 1 of Making Dance Work In LA, go here. https://seedance.com/news/introduction-to-making-dance-work-in-la/ and https://seedance.com/news/making-dance-work-in-la-part-1/


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Traveling Luck for Queens Fort (historical) Rhode Island, United States
The timezone in Queens Fort (historical) is America/Iqaluit
Morning Sunrise at 06:40 and Evening Sunset at 18:31. It's light
Rough GPS position Latitude. 41.5931°, Longitude. -71.5236°
Morning Sunrise at 06:40 and Evening Sunset at 18:31. It's light
Rough GPS position Latitude. 41.5931°, Longitude. -71.5236°
Weather near Queens Fort (historical) Last report from Providence, Theodore Francis Green State Airport, RI 19.8km awayTemperature: 21°C / 70°F
Wind: 9.2km/h South/Southeast
Cloud: Few at 600ft Broken at 3400ft Broken at 25000ft
Satellite map of Queens Fort (historical) and it's surroudings...
Geographic features & Photographs around Queens Fort (historical) in Rhode Island, United States
cemetery a burial place or ground.
- Whitford Cemetery (0.3km)
- Briggs Cemetery (0.7km)
- East Greenwich Historical Cemetery Number 67 (1.3km)
- East Greenwich Historical Cemetery Number 20 (1.8km)
- Tillinghast Lot (2km)
- Lawton Cemetery (2.3km)
- East Greenwich Historical Cemetery Number 70 (2.3km)
- Whitman-Thurston Lot (2.4km)
- Old Baptist Church Yard (2.5km)
- Huling Cemetery (2.6km)
- Champlin-Greene Burial Ground (2.9km)
- East Greenwich Historical Cemetery Number 21 (3.1km)
- Old Baptist Meetinghouse Yard (3.2km)
- Phenix-Brown-Hendrick Cemetery (3.2km)
- East Greenwich Historical Cemetery Number 19 (3.4km)
- Samuel Arnold Lot (3.5km)
- Rothburn Cemetery (3.5km)
- Reynolds Lot (3.6km)
- Rose Lot (3.7km)
- Sunderland-Tarbox Lot (3.7km)
- Chestnut Hill Cemetery (3.8km)
- East Greenwich Historical Cemetery Number 33 (3.8km)
- Allen Lot (3.9km)
- Phillips Cemetery (4.1km)
- East Greenwich Historical Cemetery Number 16 (4.3km)
Local Feature A Nearby feature worthy of being marked on a map..
- Queens Fort (historical) (0km)
- Robbers Corner (historical) (2.3km)
- Interchange 5 (2.6km)
- Rolling Greens Golf Course (2.6km)
- Hulings Corner (2.8km)
- Fiddlesticks Recreational Sports Facility (3.2km)
- Old Meetinghouse (3.3km)
- Scrabbletown (3.3km)
- Exeter Country Club (3.5km)
- Woodland Golf and Country Club (3.7km)
- Camp Fire Girls Camp (historical) (3.8km)
- Lafayette State Trout Hatchery (3.9km)
populated place a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work.
- Cooks Corner (1.5km)
- Hamiltons Corner (2.4km)
- Exeter (2.5km)
- Cranstons Corner (historical) (2.6km)
- Wickford Junction (3.7km)
- Wightmans Corner (3.8km)
mountain an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more.
- Exeter Hill (3.5km)
- Briggs Corner (3.6km)
- Shrub Hill (3.8km)
- Hornbeam Chapel (4.2km)
Accommodation around Queens Fort (historical)
Budget Inn North Kingstown 7825 Post Road, North Kingstown
TownePlace Suites Providence North Kingstown 55 Gate Rd, North Kingstown
AMERICAS BEST VALUE INN 6481 Post Road, North Kingstown
building(s) a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc..
- South County Museum (2.1km)
- Manton Free Library (2.5km)
- Exeter Volunteer Company Number 1 (2.8km)
swamp a wetland dominated by tree vegetation.
- Bear Swamp (2.8km)
- Dead Swamp (4km)
church a building for public Christian worship.
- Chestnut Hill Baptist Church (3.9km)
- Frenchtown Baptist Church (4.3km)
school building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place.
- Stony Lane School (3.7km)
- Chestnut Hill School (historical) (3.9km)
stream a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land.
- Reuben Brown Brook (1.7km)
- Scrabbletown Brook (2.7km)
spring(s) a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground.
- Goose Nest Spring (4.1km)
lake a large inland body of standing water.
- Edwards Pond (2.3km)
park an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation.
- Feurer Park (4.1km)
Wikipedia entries close to Queens Fort (historical)
- Exeter, Rhode Island city o city
- North Kingstown, Rhode Island city o city
- Quonset State Airport airport airport
- Rhode Island adm1st adm1st
- West Warwick, Rhode Island city o city
- Kingston (Rhode Island) city o city
- Warwick (Rhode Island) city o city
- Jamestown, Rhode Island city o city
- Meshanticut Interchange traffic landmark
- T. F. Green Airport airport airport
- Wakefield-Peacedale, Rhode Island city o city
- Scituate Reservoir reservoir
- Hope Valley, Rhode Island city o city
- Narragansett Pier, Rhode Island city o city
- USS Saratoga (CV-60) landmark landmark
- USS Forrestal (CVA-59) landmark landmark
Airports close to Queens Fort (historical)Theodore francis green state(PVD), Providence, Usa (19.8km)
North central state(SFZ), Smithfield, Usa (43.5km)
Otis angb(FMH), Falmouth, Usa (100.1km)
Hartford brainard(HFD), Hartford, Usa (113.6km)
General edward lawrence logan international(BOS), Boston, Usa (114.1km)

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How to Erase Personal Information Off Computers Without Erasing the Hard Drives
Erasing your personal information from your computer's hard drive can be important if you decide to give the computer away or recycle it. Most computers ship with factory restore partitions that completely erase the hard drive and make the computer act as if it was turned on for the first time, which also removes any extra programs you've installed since you acquired the computer. Your personal information is tied to your user account on the computer. You can erase your personal information without erasing the hard drive by removing your user account.
Click the "Start" button in the lower left corner of the screen.
Click "Control Panel."
Click "Add or Remove User Accounts."
Click "Create a New Account."
Enter a name for the account, and then click "Administrator." It is important to click "Administrator" instead of "Standard user" if you will no longer be using the computer so that the next user of the computer will have full control over the system.
Click "Create Account."
Log out of your account, and in to the account you just created.
Return to the Control Panel and then click "Add or Remove User Accounts."
Click your user account, and then click "Delete the account."
Click "Delete files," and then click "Delete Account." This is an irreversible process and your personal files and information are erased.
- A computer must have at least one user account, which is why you must create a new account before removing the existing accounts.
- By default, software programs are only supposed to store personal information within your user account subfolder, under the C:\Users folders. You can use Windows Explorer to navigate the folders of your computer to be certain all of your personal files have been removed.
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The Mysterious Case of Missing CarPlay Apps
I'm new to CarPlay. While I think it's awesome that I have audiobooks, podcasts, Apple & Waze navigation apps, multiple choices for music, messages, and an upcoming calendar, there are three apps I wish I had:
1. Gas station apps. While I love my new Subaru Outback's Travel Link gas app that allows me to see all the nearby stations and their prices, I understand that's part of SiriusXM and will die when my subscription ends.
Sure, I could just look it up on GasBuddy on the phone. While driving. Seriously. Why isn't there a gas app for CAR play?
2. Weather apps. I know. Roll down the window and you'll see the weather. But maybe you'd really like to know what the rest of your commute will be like for the day. Maybe you're on a road trip and would like to know what you can expect.
3. News. I'm not a news junkie. News these days tends to rile me up. But for those who'd like to spend 5 minutes catching up on certain topics or the daily news, why is there no news app?
Am I missing something? What do all of you do for these apps while in your cars?
FYI: Waze has gas station information as one of its options
OMG, I just got Carplay and I've been dying for an MGG app! Using the MGG app on the phone is not only tricky when Carplay is running, it also has limited functionality such as lack of the fwd/back 15-second buttons. The other option is to use the Podcasts app but I've been enjoying the MGG app for a long time and it has all of the episodes I've listened to already marked.
Well yeah.I too got carplay and too much excited for the app..Hopefully it is not delayed more
Thanks for the information..


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SAFF Women's Championship: Bangladesh, Nepal enter semi finals
Bangladesh and host Nepal have entered into the semi finals of 5th South Asian Football Federation, SAFF Women's Championship.
In a Group A match in Biratnagar on Thursday, Bangladesh defeated Bhutan by 2-0. The first half of the match was goalless. In 46th minute Bangladesh's Most Mishrat Jahan Moushumi scored first goal for her team. In 85th minute Skipper Sabina Khatum scored second goal.
Bangladesh and Nepal have qualified for last four from Group A. Both the teams won their matches against Bhutan. They will now clash in last match of the group on Saturday.
In Group B Sri Lanka will take on Maldives on Friday while Defending Champion India will play against Sri Lanka on Sunday.
India had thrashed Maldives by 6-0 in its opening match on Wednesday.
India has unbeaten record in SAFF championship and it has won the trophy four times.


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I was out in western Wisconsin last weekend. I visit the area often with my wife since her family lives in the Chippewa Falls and Eau Claire area. However, I haven't really ever gone out to explore the area from a photography point of view. On December 8, 2018 that changed when I woke up to the entire Dunn County region covered in hoarfrost.
Hoarfrost is a type of frost that forms on cold, clear, and still nights. Water vapor collects and freezes on leaves, branches, and pretty much anything exposed. The result is a beautiful landscape perfect for winter photography.
Hoarfrost in Dunn County
I was excited to explore some of Dunn County. Seeing the frost cover the farmland made for some stunning views. I found a little creek area next to the road that gave me my first composition of the morning. I love how the frost is blanketing absolutely everything in the scene from the grass, to the tops of the trees.
I then took a little hike at Hoffman Hills State Recreation Area. This seemed like a really cool park with some scenic views of ponds, fields, and woodland settings. And there is a fire-tower similar to those I was used to at Peninsula and Potawatomi State Parks. It's a bit of a hike that I couldn't make this particular morning but will definitely put it on my list of places to explore on further on future visits to the area.
After my walk at Hoffman Hills I decided to just explore the surrounding parts of Dunn County. Not far from the park I found a classic "tree on a hill" setting. This view had three trees, all covered in hoarfrost, made for a nice minimalist composition.
After checking out the area, I needed some coffee so I headed towards Menomonie, WI to look for a McDonald's. Afterwards I headed south along the Red Cedar River. The hoarfrost along the river wasn't any less stunning than out in the hilly farmlands of Dunn County
Winter is such a beautiful time for photography!


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Sony's New S1 and S2 Android Tablets
Codenamed the "S1″ and "S2″ for now, Sony's two unreleased Android tablets depart from the usual square, flat slabs we've seen so far in 2011. Instead, the S2 design comes as a dual-screen, clamshell device, while the S1 is similar to many current tablets with one significant deviation — its funky, wedge-shaped form factor, which tapers from one end to the other. Even though they're a newbein the android marketplace, Sony's hoping that they can compete directly with the Motorola Xoom and hundreds of other Android tablets from ever major computer vendor out there right now.
The S2 device is probably the most interesting. It can display full-color graphics on its five inch screen, and fold in half to fit into your pocket or purse quite easily. Its "flip" format makes it a bit of a flash-back to Star Trek communicators or Motorola's flip-phone, and using the bottom-half of the screen for a keyboard makes quite a bit of sense. It is a bit too small, however, for slightly older eyes to be able to use it readily for web browsing or emailing.
Good luck to Sony as they try to avoid being another "also-ran" in the already crowded Android tablet space — even though their devices' physical format try to be different.


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There is extensive evidence that form a number of scientific fields that suggest that the traditional economists' view of consumers as 'rational optimisers' is not correct.
Behavioural Economics is the field most frequently cited as providing this contrary view. Work here, including that of Nobel-prize winner Daniel Kahneman seeks to inform economic theory with real-world observations of the biases in human decision making, and shows clearly that people rarely weigh up all the options in a dispassionate, objective and through manner.
Similarly work from the fields of psychology in particular the study of heuristics, shows again that most of the time we use shortcuts or rules of thumb in decision making, rather than going to the trouble of thinking things through fully.
Intuitive processes are fast, easy, automatic – they just happen. – You 'know' ice cream tastes nice or that you (hopefully) love your family, without thinking. They are also, however malleable and sensitive to context without you realising. The smell of bread or coffee can spark hunger without you really considering why the supermarket may be allowing the smell to waft your way. These processes contribute to your 'gut feel'.
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In any given decision, both systems will be at play, but the degree to which each one influences the outcome varies from time to time, and from context to context.
Millward Brown survey tools usually actively encourage Reflective thinking. Ad testing e.g. asks people to think harder about the ad, and their response to it, and what it means, than they will do in reality. This still has huge power as Millward Brown extensive validation studies show. However, we do need to ensure that we generate a good read on the intuitive responses that people have as well, so we can moderate our interpretations based on that, and so we can understand when people may be giving us the answer they think they want us to hear.
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The science behind this is very strong, and goes back as far as Darwin. He was one of the first to posit that some expressions are both universal, and have their meaning has roots in the biology that we share with our primate ancestors.
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The breakthrough has been the development of automated facial coding based on the FACS system. The system allows to automatically recognise key expressions, and thus the cost of using facial expression data has been slashed tremendously, allowing us to use the approach at scale.
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Brotons, Händel and Tchaikovsky / Joaquin Riquelme, Viola. [CD]
With the Camerata String Orchestra. Hybrid SACD.
Five Little Pieces, Op. 27 : For Clarinet Quartet.
Concert Trobadoresc - Troubadour Concerto, Op. 90 : For Cello and Orchestra (2003).
Commissioned by Eurocongres 2000 and the Fundacio Occitano-Catalana, and dedicated to cellist Andorra Lluis Claret. The small orchestra calls for two each of flutes, oboes, clarinets, bassoons and horns; timpani; one percussion; harp; and strings. With a program note.
Concert Trobadoresc - Troubadour Concerto, Op. 90 (2003) : reduction For Cello and Piano.
A cello-piano version of Brotons' large-scale concerto in four movements. Much of the music was inspired by melodies of troubadours of the Middle Ages. With a program note.
Symphony No. 5 (Mundus Noster). [CD]
Also: Oboe Concerto, Op. 115 -- Four Pieces for String Orchestra, Op. 14. Featuring Javier Arnal Gonzalez, oboe. Brotons conducts the Orquestra Simfonica de Balears, Ciutat de Palma.
Quatre Cancons - Sobre Poemes De Miquel Marti I Pol : Per A Veu I Piano (1981).
Brotons composed these four songs while a student. They were written in 1981 while he was taking composition with Xavier Montsalvatge. With program note by the composer.
Sonata, Op. 21 : For Flute and Piano (1979).
This sonata was composed while Brotons was doing military service. The two movements of the music are played without interuption. Of advanced difficulty. With program and biographical notes.
Impromptu, Op. 37 : For Piano (1985).
This work was composed while Brotons was working towards his Doctorate at Florida State University. The music was composed for pianist Albert Nieto. With program and biographical notes.
Partita Dels Temperaments, Op. 83 : Per A Guitarra (2001).
Contents: I. Sanguini -- II. Flemàtic -- III. Melancòlic -- IV. Colèric. With notes in Catalan, Spanish, and English. Commissioned by Gabriel Estrellas and the Centro para la Difusión de la Música Contemporánea. Of advanced difficulty.
Symphony No. 6 (Concise). [CD]
Contents: Symphony No. 6, Op. 122, (Concise) -- Rebroll (Rebirth), Op. 31 -- Obstinacy, Op. 56, Symphonic Movement No. 7 (version for concert band) -- Glosa de l'Emigrant (Emigrant Ballad), Op. 105bis. Brotons conducts the Barcelona Symphonic Band.
Trio, Op. 39 : For Violin, Violoncello & Piano.
Composed in Tallahasse, Florida, while Brotons was finishing his doctoral studies at the Florida State Univ. Dedicated to Trio Barcelona, it is a one-movement work, with several tempi changes. With program note by the composer.
Suite A Tres Flautes, Op. 16 : For Three Flutes.
A suite in six movements: Introduzione; Divertimento; Berceuse; Scherzo; Recitatiu (Fuga); Finale. Brotons was awarded a Fullbright scholarship and moved to the US in 1985, where he earned a PhD from the Florida St. Univ. He has many commissioned works.
Poems De Rem I Vela, Op. 75 : For String Orchestra (1998).
Commissioned by the Fundacion Juan de Borbon. The four movements are each inspired by poems of J. M. Sagarra from his book Cancons de rem i vala. Brotons provides program notes with descriptions of each poem. With a biographical sketch.
Dialegs Subtils, Op. 50 : Per Fagot I Percussion.
Lament I Divertiment, Op. 113 : Per A Tres Violoncels (2008/09).
Two movements, played without pause. With program notes in Spanish, Catalan and English. Composed for the father, mother and son cellists Lluis, Anna and Daniel Claret. Some of the musical material comes from vocal works previously composed by Brotons. Of advanced difficulty.
Viola Concerto, Op. 106 : reduction For Viola and Piano.
Commissioned by the Festival de Musica de Leon 2006, and premiered by violist Luis Muñiz and Orquesta Iberica. The four movements of this work are grouped into two pairs. With a program note.
Companyonia Universal : Sardana For Cobla, Timpani and Strings (2008).
This single-movement work is composed for a combination of a traditional Catalan band, with strings and timpani. A lively work.
Noces D'Argent : Sardana For Cobla (2008).
A cobla is a band comprised of traditional Catalan instruments. This work is scored for eleven instruments, and the score includes a piano reduction.
Glosa De L'Emigrant, Op. 105bis : For Orchestra (2008).
This is a single-movement work for a medium-sized orchestra. The score allows for an optional tenora, which is a traditional Catalan instrument.
Percepcions Percudides, Op. 103 : Double Concerto For Percussion and String Orchestra (2005).
Commissioned by the Raanana Symphonette, and composed for the Percadu Marimba and Percussion Duo. Premiered in Israel, November 2005. The six movements portray aspects of contemporary society. With a program note.
Concert, Op. 111 : Per A Contrabaix I Orquestra De Vent - Piano reduction.
In three movements. With program notes in Spanish, Catalan and English. Composed for bassist Jonathan Camps. The music aims to show the entire expressive range of the double bass. Of advanced difficulty.
Horn Concerto (Ab Origine), Op. 114 : For French Horn and Orchestra (2009) - Piano reduction.
Contents: I. Ab Origine -- II. Ciaconna. Cadenza -- III. Giga. With program notes in Catalan, Spanish and English. Commissioned by the Orquesta Nacional de España for horn player Javier Bonet. The music gives the horn part a historic and pure flavor, in the manner of natural horns. Of advanced…
Horn Concerto (Ab Origine), Op. 114 : For French Horn and Orchestra (2009).
Contents: I. Ab Origine -- II. Ciaconna. Cadenza -- III. Giga. With program notes in Catalan, Spanish and English. Commissioned by the Orquesta Nacional de España for horn player Javier Bonet. The music gives the horn part a historic and pure flavor, in the manner of natural horns. Of advanced…
Dues Noves Suggestions, Op. 121 : Per A Guitarra (2011).
Contents: I. Siciliana -- II. Brasilera. With program notes in Catalan, Spanish and English. Commissioned by Adam Levin. These are two brief but challenging pieces.


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Today I drafted behind Dana for a fun bike ride. The sun was shining. It was great. At one point I dropped off and he carried on for some more mileage. I think I hit 20mph behind him. He was a semi pro bike racer in NY during the late 70and dreamed of going further. He won the New York State Apple Sprint Championship in 1979, but was smart enough to know that if he didnt make it he would be a bike mechanic the rest of his life. So he chose to go to college then further with his studies. Anyway we like to bike, but as always the sea beckoned me. I was pulled to see what the Gulf was doing.
Last we during the East coast storm there were definitely some surfing ways out there. Today it was a calm beautiful day and the sugar sand just glowed. I hadnt planned to swim and didnt have my goggle or I would have dashed in. Having some shoulder trouble, not from swimming but falling off my desk chair on to the terrazzo floor. Dont put a slippery pillow on a chair and eagerly jump on it to get to your computer. Ugh!
We are preparing fo a four day adventure at sea. We will sail up to Fort Myers on Friday (a day trip) then race Saturday and Sunday in The Sunset Regatta and return the long journey home on Monday. We have a Rocket 22 which is not a cruising boat, but a racing boat. It is a blast. I am so glad we are doing nonspinnaker though, only because it is just the two of us and it is brutal for me to change sails especially if it is a rough ,windy day. We really need more crew to do the spinnaker task. Maybe I wii get to skipper and get a break from running to adjust everything to sail the best we can in the races. Dont get me wrong it is hard work, but so exciting at the same time.
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Editor's Note: Justice Malala is a political commentator and the author of "We Have Now Begun Our Descent: How To Stop South Africa Losing its Way".
In this article, Briefly.co.za brings you Malala's opinion as he discusses Zuma's actions since he was ousted as President of South Africa, and questions what the ANC leader is trying to gain.
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What is Jacob Zuma up to? Everything he has done since his rambling, mad and dangerous interview with the SABC on the afternoon of February 14 points to a man who is either brewing a revolt within the ANC, planning a breakaway party or trying to instigate violence in the land.
For a man who has always portrayed himself as a servant of the ANC, Zuma seems to be preparing to destroy the very organisation he professes to love.
Worse, he seems to be prepared to push the country he once led back into the violence of the late 1980s and early 1990s in KwaZulu-Natal.
On Friday, surrounded by supporters after his court appearance on corruption charges in Durban, Zuma broke into song and led the crowd in a rendition of Sengimanxebanxeba (I am full of wounds), a famous Zulu song which the City Press has described as being associated with regiments and which talks of betrayal by one's own comrades.
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Zuma told the adoring crowd that he would defend himself. "He said several times, to loud cheers, that it was a pity that beating up people was no longer allowed otherwise he would have resorted to that," the City Press said.
These are the words of the former president of the Republic of South Africa. What do they mean?
Of course, we will be told that this is a figure of speech, that he didn't imply any violence.
But Zuma knows that those are potent words in KwaZulu-Natal, a place where political killings are back with a vengeance. So what exactly is the man's game? First, he is trying to shore up support within the ANC and discredit his new party leader, Cyril Ramaphosa.
Over the past three months, Zuma has been behaving a bit like a stalker, appearing wherever Ramaphosa appears and trying to outdo him or cast a pall over events by his mere presence.
On Friday, straight after his court appearance in Durban, he hopped on a plane and hot-footed it to Tzaneen in Limpopo to hover over Ramaphosa's visit to Queen Modjadji. What was he doing there?
A few weeks ago, he arrived at the ANC national executive committee meeting.
Weeks before that, he pitched up at an ANC election planning meeting.
At Easter, he arrived at a church Ramaphosa had visited just a few days earlier, saying it was all coincidence. In early February, he rushed off to meet the Zulu king just a few days after a Ramaphosa visit.
All these appearances are to insinuate himself within the ANC and help unseat Ramaphosa through a mini internal revolt.
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Gods will. there's a controversial subject. many heated debates have ended unresolved over this one question of what Gods will is. i try to stay out of such arguments, but i have been faced with a few zealous brethren whose desire it was to straighten me out over certain matters. but it was too late for that, because i had already believed Gods word over traditional doctrine in those matters. well meaning people tend to get very upset if you dont agree with tradition over healing, prosperity, and protection. they will almost violently oppose the idea that, say, its always Gods will to heal. even though the Bible teaches this, and Jesus demonstrated it.
i have never been very religious. i would rather know what i believe, and know why i believe it. its like building on a rock. rain cant wash it away from under you, and wind cant blow you off it. so when i first began to see people drawing conclusions about Gods will based on past events and circumstance, and mostly guessing and speculating about what His will is, i knew i couldnt go through life that way. i had already settled it in my heart that the Bible is Gods word. it stood to reason, then, that His will would match His word.
the first thing i asked to know about was healing. was it always His will, or was it ever His will? i saw a lot of sick 'believers'. immediately my mind went to the gospels, and the scriptures that quoted Jesus as saying 'if you have seen me, you have seen the Father. I do as I see Him do'. ok, so i looked for examples of Jesus not healing some one, saying God wanted to teach them something from the sickness. i couldnt find any. every time someone came to Him for healing, He healed them.
i also asked Him if He really allowed the devil to teach us things. i was willing to submit to it, if it was how He wanted to do things. again He led me to three scriptures.
- first was colossians 2:15, which says that Christ spoiled principalities and made a spectacle of them publicly. in those days, when you conquered and enemy, it wasnt uncommon to parade them in cages to show your dominion over them.
- second was hebrews 2:14, which says Christ became flesh like us, in order to destroy him who had the power of death. the word used means to render entirely idle.
- third was 1 john 3:8, which says Christ also destroyed the works of the devil. the word used here means to loosen, like loosening ties in such a way they cant be used again.
then He asked me if He so dealt with the devil, and then also gave me authority over him, why would He then 'allow' the devil to do anything to me? in fact, how could He, if He already gave me authority over the devil? well the answer is He doesnt and He cant.
there is a lot more i can say about all this. a lot more. i have a post brewing about the book of job, which i will be writing soon.
but i just wanted wanted to say here that i have reasons for what i believe. i dont just take up a teaching because i like the teacher. it has to be true. there has to be something solid to put my feet on. it has to more than feel right, or seem to make sense, for me. neither do i try to make the scripture fit my world.
i decided a long time ago that the word of God was the final authority. it is what God thinks, what He has done, and what He believes. it is also my covenant of blood with Him. it always works.


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'Star Wars' special edition PlayStation 4 console gets Darth Vader treatment
The Star Wars hype leading up to the new films is in full swing, and now that wave of space opera excitement extends to the PlayStation 4 gaming console.
Sony rolled out the Star Wars Limited Edition PlayStation 4 on Sunday with a Darth Vader-style reveal of the console on YouTube.
Playing the classic film dialogue "Lord Vader… rise…" on the video presentation, the console was officially unveiled at the D23 Expo in Anaheim, California.
As for the design of the console, it's emblazoned with a large image of Darth Vader on its side, along with a string of Star Wars logos lining the rest of the case. Sony's custom 500GB console also comes with a DualShock 4 wireless controller that sports a design element mimicking Vader's chest plate.
The special edition bundle is being offered along with a few gaming goodies, including Star Wars Battlefront Deluxe Edition and a digital voucher for four other Star Wars gaming titles: Super Star Wars, Racer Revenge, Jedi Starfighter and Bounty Hunter.
You'll be able to get your hands on this piece of geek history starting November 17.


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Do finish all DIY projects well in advance
While DIY projects are in style right now, they can be a bit of a burden. If you are a procrastinator, be DIY beware – these little cutesy projects can turn into small demons, leaving you frazzled and burnt out the week of your wedding. And while your bridesmaids would probably love to help you, they won't appreciate the last-minute frantic phone call begging for backup two days before your wedding.
The best time to finish your DIY projects is 30 days before your wedding but at the very least, shoot for 2 weeks in advance. Only start one project at a time, and stay focused on the DIY items you can't live without (i.e – place cards, table numbers, seating chart, etc). These are items that are vital to the function of your wedding. Leave the decorative items until last. That way, if you don't get to them, you can always call your florist and have them add a few more arrangements (just don't call a few days in advance – call a few weeks ahead!). Sometimes, it's worth spending a little bit extra to reduce the hassle and stress.
Do spend time together
One of the biggest mistakes couples make is not taking the time to be with one another the week before the wedding because they think they'll be able to see each other as much as they want on their wedding day. If you aren't doing a traditional wedding reveal, this might be true if you're getting ready together, but the majority of couples either opt for doing a first look or see each other for the first time when walking down the aisle.
If your ceremony is at 4 p.m., you probably won't see each other until 1 p.m. at the earliest to do a first look, and by that point, you're surrounded by photographers, bridal party members and family. Your wedding will fly by in an instant, but you won't really have spent any time with your sweetheart in private.
Take a day trip the week leading up to your wedding or go for a simple walk in the park near your house together every evening. With many opportunities for interesting at-home vacations, you can try something new if you'd like (see the lists of "don'ts" below first) and all without spending more money. Investing just thirty minutes of time into your soon-to-be husband or wife will calm your nerves and forge an even stronger bond.
Do drink lots of water
Hydrating yourself is a sure-fire way to keep yourself looking and feeling better from the inside out! If you're thirsty, dehydration has already set in. In order to keep dehydration at bay before your wedding day, keep a refillable water bottle on you at all times starting 2 weeks before the wedding. When you're tired, instead of reaching for a latte, grab a glass of water. It will wake you up without the caffeine buzz.
When you drink more water, your skin will look brighter and fuller, and it can even curb your appetite if you drink 16 ounces before eating. Try to keep this habit up after the wedding, too!
Do practice posing for photographs
Posing in the mirror sounds super-corny, but it will help you look your best on your wedding day! Most photographers have an eye for posing, but it will help if you know how to move your body in a natural way without looking too rigid. Practice chin up and chin down poses and different ways to tilt and turn your head.
Do pack an emergency kit for the day-of
Truth be told, things do go wrong on the wedding day. Pack an emergency kit in advance of the wedding to ensure no button will be out of place and no deodorant smudges on a dress will be seen! Print out a checklist to ensure you don't miss any important items.
Don't go tanning or use any new skin products
The month leading up to your wedding is not a good time to experiment with new skin products. This list includes tanning sprays, makeup and any lotion or wash. Stick with what you know! If you're having your makeup professionally done, make sure you have your trial at least a month in advance of the wedding to see if you love the look or if you're allergic to anything.
Don't cram everything in the day before the wedding
It may seem like the day before the wedding is a perfect day to get your nails done, have a massage, pack for the honeymoon, and do several other last-minute things. But let's be honest: they're only last minute because you made them last minute! Schedule a few things ahead, like packing for your trip or organizing all of your wedding décor. Make the day before your wedding for your relaxation.
Don't work the day or two before your wedding at least
Nothing can get under your skin faster than work drama. While you don't ever really need it in your life, you certainly don't need it a day or two before your wedding. If you can swing it, try to take off the week of your wedding. If you can't, two or three days is perfect to decompress from the work week and relax with your future forever-partner.
Don't get injured
Obviously, you probably wouldn't want to be injured before your wedding day, but it happens! Avoid any daredevil activities for at least two weeks. This list includes sky-diving, base-jumping, mountain biking, etc. Most brides have the common sense to avoid these items. It's the innocent-looking ones that sneak up on you.
Roller-skating or blading, ice-skating, even walking in stiletto heels down an old city sidewalk can put you in an air cast for your wedding if you're not careful. It's your call on how comfortable you feel with certain things – just don't push your luck too much!
Don't try on the dress after your last fitting
It's hanging in the bag and calling your name… but resist all temptations to try on your wedding gown until the day of your wedding! Once you try it on for the last fitting and you're in love with how it fits and the way it looks, keep it in a cool, safe space until the day of the wedding.
With all of the emotions leading up to the big day, sometimes trying on your dress if you're feeling overwhelmed or down can seem like a good idea, but it could have the reverse affect. You could start seeing flaws that really aren't there, and suddenly, you hate the dress you loved only a few weeks ago! Wait to wear your gorgeous gown until the day of the wedding when you're surrounded by loving friends and family.
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6 Bed Contemporary Executive Villa on a Conservation plot - Extended 30' pool area with in ground spa. Looking out on woodland. Perfect for relaxation after busy days out. (Ref: 3633)
Watersong Resort - 6 Bed/ 5.5 Bath (Sleeps 12)
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|Bedroom 1
|King size bed
|Bedroom 2
|King size bed
|Bedroom 3
|King size bed
|Bedroom 4
|Queen size bed
|Bedroom 5
|Queen size bed
|Bedroom 6
|2 single beds
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|Spa / jacuzzi / hot tub
|Games room
|Crib / cot
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|Conservation view
|Big TV
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We have pleasure in welcoming you to our stunning contemporary styled 5* luxury villa situated in the wonderful and popular gated community of Watersong.
Our 6 bedroom 5 and half bathroom home easily sleeps up to 12 people plus a baby. Each bedroom have HDTV's . Free wi-fi and local and national calls. With a fantastic modern, high end kitchen with a small cocktail bar, a 12 seater dining table, perfect for a family meal and catch up after your days adventures. The games room has a snooker table, air hockey, table tennis and darts board. The extended pool deck and spa backing on to a conservation area with amazing wildlife. A perfect retreat after busy days in the parks or malls. Have a seat poolside with a cocktail or a beer watching the sun go down.
Our villa is located about half an hour from Orlando International Airport, just 20 minutes from Disney, 25-30 minutes from Universal, and close to many exclusive golf courses. Easy access to the main highways means that you have numerous shops and restaurants within minutes' reach, all of which makes Watersong
one of Orlando's most sought after rental communities.
The Clubhouse has a zero entry pool with spa, a gym, basketball and volleyball courts, cyber café, sports courts, putting green, picnic areas and a children's playground. We are close to golf courses and restaurants.
The pictures don't do it justice so come and have a look at what we have to offer, you won't be disappointed.
The home has two separate living areas with contemporary designer furniture throughout, the front lounge is ideal if you just want to read a book and chill after a day in the parks, the second lounge has a 70" flat screen TV and a corner unit so you can sit together to watch the TV play, games or listen to music. There are a selection of books, games and CDs for your use. A blu-ray DVD is also available.
There is a high-end fully fitted kitchen with granite worktops, stainless steel appliances, small cocktail bar with fridge and a large 12 seat family dining table so you can all eat together.
6 Bedrooms & 5 Bathrooms
Master Suite 1 (First Floor)
A beautifully modern furnished bedroom with king size bed, huge walk in wardrobe with security safe fitted, and a wall mounted HDTV. The deluxe en-suite has a full size walk-in shower and vanity basin with hair dryer.
Master Suite 2 (First Floor)
The second master suite is equally as impressive, with king size bed, fitted wardrobe, HDTV. The luxury en-suite has a full size walk-in shower and hair dryer.
Master Suite 3 (First Floor)
This room also features a King Bed, fitted wardrobe. Complete with its own en suite comprising a walk in shower and hair dryer.
Bedroom 4
This room has a queen bed, fitted wardrobe, HDTV. Complete with en suite comprising walk in shower and hair dryer.
Bedroom 5
This room has a queens bed, fitted wardrobe, HDTV. This bedroom shares a Jack and Jill fully equipped bathroom with hair dryer, double shower with bedroom 6.
Bedroom 6
This room has bunk beds and shares a Jack and Jill bathroom with bedroom 5. This room also has HDTV.
Extended Pool Deck and Lanai
The 30' x 15' large oversized private pool has a secluded outlook onto a conservation area behind, with steps going into the shallow end. With sun throughout the day on the extended pool deck, you can enjoy the pool at any time of the day. The extended deck area means there is room for everyone to enjoy the sunshine, with 6 loungers and 6 chairs around a full size table underneath the lanai. A WC is situated near the lanai, so no need to go through the house. The pool can be heated upon request for an additional charge.
For those families with young children the added security of a pool fence is supplied. The lanai area is further equipped with a ceiling fan with lights. For those fancying a night time dip or a relax in the spa, lighting will illuminate the whole pool and spa.
Games room and Loft area
Games Room
There's more fun to be found in the games room downstairs, with pool table, air hockey table, which can be converted to a ping pong table and safety dartboard and a seating area giving the whole family a chance to compete in many activities. The games room has a wall mounted fan for your comfort.
Loft Area
Situated the top of the stairs on the first floor is a small desk area if you need to use as an office.
Laundry Room
Well equipped with a washing machine, tumble dryer, iron and ironing board.
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With a strong emphasis on sustainable business expansion, SouthPoint Garden Supplies recently added the 13th heavy vehicle to its fleet. Commissioned in late June, this is the company's first Performance-Based Standards–approved four-axle dog and tipper combination manufactured by Bulk Transport Equipment.
Sensing an opportunity in the burgeoning landscaping materials space in the Geelong region post Global Financial Crisis (GFC), one decade ago SouthPoint Garden Supplies Managing Director, Ash Cook, purchased a garden supplies business in the beautiful beachside town of Torquay in south-western Victoria.
From there he set about nurturing and growing the business into the flourishing enterprise it is today. This entailed moving to a much larger purpose-built facility in 2014, one that was specifically designed to provide ultimate efficiency for the operation and convenience for its customers.
"We custom-built it for garden supplies with concrete bins and a drive-through warehouse for all the other products," Ash explains. "We sell all types of landscaping and quarry products as well as construction and building materials."
Ash's previous experience in civil construction and plant hire operations gave him a good insight into what was required for the business as a whole, and, more specifically, for the transport side of the operation. He suggests the motley crew of old gear he inherited with the business was collectively well past its use-by date and the subsequent upgrade has been pivotal to its success.
"We inherited four vehicles and now we have 13," Ash says, adding that keeping the 'beast' fed is the name of the game.
As for his reasoning for choosing Bulk Transport Equipment (BTE), Ash describes being impressed by his suppliers' tipper and dogs bearing the BTE brand when they drove into the facility.
"I saw the BTE bodies of suppliers' vehicles coming into our yard and the design and look of them just stood out to me," he says. "They looked sharp and obviously well-engineered so I thought I'd give them a try.
"Naturally enough, I got a range of quotes from a number of different body builders and they were all in the same ballpark; which meant the decision to go with BTE wasn't a difficult one."
Ash goes on to relate how the quality construction and superb presentation of the BTE bodies is backed by what he describes as a similarly high standard in customer service, personified by BTE Area Sales Manager, Darren Jean.
"My dealings with Darren have been fantastic," Ash says. "He really knows his stuff and there was no hard sell; he explained all the details in a way that was easily understood and he was quick to follow up by phone and email with any queries I had.
"The guys in the workshop were great too. The Production Manager, Richard Byrne, took me on a tour of the factory and showed me all the facets of how the bodies are built. I thought that was outstanding considering I have bought two bodies from them, not 32. That sort of good old-fashioned customer service goes a long way with me."
Interestingly, since commissioning the new BTE combination Ash says the tables have turned and other operators are commenting to him about his latest acquisition.
"Suppliers delivering to our yard are telling me they saw the new truck at various locations and how it caught their eye out on the road; it's a very striking combination."
Adding to the appeal of the BTE body and quad-dog tipper is the Kenworth T610 SAR truck to which they are attached. This unit has a Cummins X15 engine rated at 550hp driving through an 18-speed Eaton manual transmission. It features twin seven-inch diameter stacks and a Groeneveld auto greasing system to eliminate the time and effort required for manual greasing.
According to Ash, the Kenworth T610 SAR is an ideal truck for this application with its equal measures of style and strength.
"This is our first four-axle dog, complementing our two three-axle dogs that are pulled by 2008 model T408 SAR Kenworths," Ash elaborates. "With a gross combination mass (GCM) of 57.5 tonnes, the new unit is mainly used for the longer hauls to the east of Melbourne and north-eastern Victoria, bringing around 900 tonnes of quarry products back to our yard each week. This represents a 30 per cent increase in carrying capacity over each of the three-axle dog units."
The BTE four-axle dog features Alcoa Dura-Bright alloy wheels supporting SAF-Holland axles and air suspension, the latter incorporating an on-board weighing system.
Ash confirms his belief that as the business continues to grow, causing a corresponding increase in demand for quarry materials, it's likely that more BTE quad-dog tipper combinations will be added to the fleet.
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The Land Of Salvation - Varanasi - A Panoramic View from the Boat Ride
One activity that you simply can't miss when in Varanasi is taking a boat ride along the river Ganga.
Watch the ghats bustle with life as people take a dip in the holiest river of India or offer water to the Sun Gods.
Admire a panoramic view of an entire civilization spanning across the ghats or allow the whispers of the winds to soothe your senses.
Drift a little further away towards the center of the river and dip your hands in the Ganges water. Feel its flow take away all your inner turmoils and sprinkle a few drops unto your body.
Purify yourself; this is the land of salvation!
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CRYORIG Pi is the innovative proof of concept Power Supply Unit (PSU), which will be demoed during Computex, 2015. The CRYORIG Pi combines IoT capability with a PSU to create a brand new way of managing and controlling your PC. IoT or Internet of Things is a gaining momentum in home electrical appliances, allowing control and monitoring of everything electrical within the house hold. CRYORIG's initial intention to add IoT capabilities into a PSU unit was to overcome the difficulties of configuring Wake on LAN, and Wake on WAN functions when trying to use remote desktop like applications. CRYORIG patent pending Zero Hassle Hardware Wake (ZHH Wake), directly controls the PSU and mainboard on/off signals, the IoT enable Pi PSU does not need any type of configuration other than pairing to an internet enabled WiFi signal. Wake up a remote PC to perform remote desktop functions. Remote wake your file sharing or distribution computing PC after a local power outage. Remote close your PC ahead of a thunder storm, or just simply check if you remembered to close your PC with sensitive material after leaving the home or office. The application of the IoT enabled Pi is almost limitless. From this base CRYORIG's Pi line can extend further capabilities such as fan speed control, energy usage recording and management, electric bill estimations as well as PSU health and deterioration reporting all directly to a mobile phone app. The CRYORIG Pi line of Power Supply Units is targeted for release in 2016 with wattage ranging from 600 to +1000 Watts, and 80+ Gold to Platinum certifications.
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Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Yes, this weekend I got to go on "holiday" with my friends. Sister-in-law/friend, Molly, detailed the adventure beautifully on her blog: from anticipatory packing, to luxurious weekend away, to returning home grateful that our children were not only surviving, but thriving under our husbands' sole care.
Having been back several days now, I keep thinking about how grateful I am to feel so comfortable and "at home" with these precious friends.
My initial excitement about this trip had a superficial element. Living in Chesterton, IN is wonderful - I realize it more every day - but I do occasionally spot a plane zooming across the sky and secretly wish I was aboard. I love to travel - love car trips, maps, airports, foreign languages, different foods - I even vary my route home from the grocery store to see different houses and streets. I also, being a southern girl at heart, love to dress up and go somewhere pretty. My husband teased me by poking fun at the receipts from the girls weekend. I guess stores like "Oh my darling" and "Chocolate Cafe" sounded a bit "girly" to him. "Who cares," I replied, "What's better than champagne and chocolate cake?" Apparently wine from a box and white castle, but that's another story.
All of this to say, that I was delighted that this little trip was happening. I had visited some of the wineries and small Michigan towns with my husband, parents and little ones. I thought then that it would be so nice to go with girlfriends - take our time - eat good food - drink nice wine - read - talk....
We stopped for lunch on the first day at Tabor Hill winery and restaurant. Feeling especially fancy, I ordered a glass of champagne with lunch. It was at about this point - the height of my fanciness (dressed up, drinking champagne in a nice restaurant overlooking a vineyard, and discussing the latest books we were reading - mine was the historical biography Nicholas and Alexandra) that I - well - snotted. In my defense, I was coming down with a terrible head cold, but it would have been a bad thing to have happen on a first date. Not to be too graphic, but it was like I sneezed- I didn't actually - I think I sort of coughed - and much mucus came out of my nose. At the table. While drinking champagne.
And that's when I realized just how much I love these girls. They all went to college together and have weird, embarrassing stories about one another that never fail to crack me up. In fact - I've heard them so many times now, that they are apart of me and my history. I think the reason that they are so precious - these crazy tales of awkward calls to "boyfriends," strange outfit choices, and big (or little) hair dos is that I was so competitive and insecure in college I did all I could to prevent that side - my "real" side from showing. No wonder my relationships were shallow.
As women, these goofy, girls are intelligent, pure of heart, and extremely beautiful. I am honored to be one of their friends. But most special to me - is that over the years, their genuineness has helped me heal. Their ability to be real and vulnerable has allowed me to experience true friendship - and that (please excuse the Sara McLaughlin/Bridget Jones cheesiness) is definitely better than chocolate cake.
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- Molly Sabourin said...
So I think this is my favorite post you've written thus far: 1. Because it made me literally laugh out loud on two occasions and 2.You pinpointed clearly for me why it is I love you all so much and continue to garner such joy and strength from our friendship as we age and take on even bigger and scarier challenges.
Between yours and Beth's new and fantastic post, I feel encouraged today despite the rain, the children's mouth sores and the mess. Thank you.
- October 15, 2008 at 12:46 PM
- bethany said...
this post is exactly what I needed to read right now. i need to know that friends dont always come and go, and that sometimes they become the friends you raise your kids with. thats encouraging as i am sadly thinking about my upcoming departure from the friends that i have grown to hold so dear
- October 17, 2008 at 8:05 AM
- paige maddex said...
Dearest Bethany - senior year is a crazy time - so intense - true friendships do last (didn't you see sex in the city? -kidding).
Hang in there - your art inspires me. Much love
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From the start of his medical career, Professor Husain has had a keen interest in addressing the huge treatment gap in low and middle income countries. After initial training in psychiatry, Professor Husain completed his Diploma in Public Health (DPH) from Pakistan and Masters in Public Health (MPH) from Emory University USA. Once he had completed public health education he had the opportunity to complete Diploma in Psychiatry for Developing countries from the University of Manchester and was awarded the "WHO Prize for the best diplomat". Prof. Husain obtained his Membership of College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan in Psychiatry and Doctorate in Medicine from the University of Manchester. His research area is Global Mental Health and Cultural Psychiatry. His work in Pakistan, Canada, Brazil and Kenya not only has an impact in those countries but his understanding of working across cultures is proving very useful for the delivery of culturally sensitive care to the diverse population in the UK. His work has been reported in newspapers, radio & TV including BBC Asian Network & BBC Radio-4.