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· Backlight/hazy look part 2
Hello folks - I have here a new photo taken this evening that I am mostly just practicing on. I am still unsure how to process these images. Is it OK if the face or focal area is hazy? IS it good to bump up contrast? Is this particular edit too warm or is the color off? Are there any real hard and fast rules when it comes to processing these kinds of images? Thanks for any critique and discussion.
Nov 08, 2013 at 04:27 AM
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· Backlight/hazy look part 2
Hard and fast rules ... never ... well maybe just one for me.
"What's your point?" "What's the message you want to convey to your viewer?"
In that regard, my "rule" is know your message. Then you can approach your pp to maximize your message (and it is YOUR message), minimize your detractors from your message ... whatever they may be (message/detractors), and convey your message. (Images are non-verbal communication/message.)
When a person writes a speech, song or poem, they craft the words, punctuation and tone of delivery to convey their message. We do the same with our compositions with hue, tones, contrast, etc. How delicate or strong you want your image to speak to people is your choice. Sometimes a whisper can be "louder" than a scream. Contrast can be a similar consideration. Matching your pp decisions to your message (imo) are key to delivering your message.
There is a "technically correct" or standard/conventional/normal way to present a recorded image, and there are "universally accepted" approaches ... but if your message is more about the mood/ambiance/vibe/presence, then your pp isn't necessarily going to warrant following those "technically correct" or "universally accepted" processes. Rather I consider how it harmonizes or contradicts with your message.
That being said ... I find the haze (veiling flare) to be somewhat harmonious with the lighting/time of day. If we are taking a picture of the horse as a portrait of the horse, then the haze interferes. If we are taking a picture to reflect the ambient conditions relative to the time of day, then it is a piece of the message for me. How much you want to balance between the two ... your message, your call.
For me, a bit warmer to get rid of the blue cast in some areas and a touch of sharpening to the horse are my tweaks ... nothing too major or radical.
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Nov 08, 2013 at 02:26 PM
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Awesome reply. Thanks. I was thinking about this some, and came to the same conclusion as you - basically, it is my image, my story to tell.
Some ponderings: Do we want to make sure - in other words is it important to edit in some "technically correct" detail to ensure that the viewer "knows" we did this on purpose or will they wonder if we knew "not" to shoot into the sun, etc? Probably comes down to confidence in our work. I'm still finding my way. I love so many different kinds of photographic imagery. I envy those who have a set style or look, and are happy and successful with that. And I'm no beginner - started in film in the 1970s and have done much darkroom work, etc... Digital brings with it so many other options.
But back to the photo. I did shoot it like this on purpose - I was looking for some back lighting to emphasize the horse's gorgeous color. But I was also intrigued by the flare and the mood it created, with the horse's breath, etc. There was more haze on the horse, but I did work on that in post to dial it down. I am going to work through these thoughts/processing some more over the weekend, I think. Thanks for letting me ramble here; I really enjoy other shooters' experiences and perspectives!
Nov 08, 2013 at 02:55 PM
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Well, if you've done darkroom work back to the 70's ... then you likely know more about processing images than 99% of the digital pundits on the internet. The trick is just learning how to now do it digitally, but the tenets of image making are absolutely unchanged.
As to the "intent" of the image ... my gig is that I really look for an opportunity in an image to ensure that somewhere I have neutral neutrals. For me, this is the tell-tale indicator between someone who intentionally put their color where they wanted it vs. it's just the way it came out of the camera (i.e. color casts). It doesn't always make/break an image ... but it's (but one) clue @ command/control.
While I understand that not all images warrant (creative license) neutral neutrals, I still find that the physiological/psychological human response to images with neutral neutrals (even if only a small portion of the image) help viewers to know (subconsciously to many) that you did it on purpose. But, even for those images that you really don't want any neutral neutrals at all (max creative liberties), we will ALWAYS be at risk of whether or not a viewer "gets it" as intentional.
Just for clarity ... I knew it was intent from the start, even if it was a little cool for my taste. You can "just tell" the diff between "command & control" vs. this is what I got, but for some folks they wont' know the diff ... nothing much you can do about that. Some get it, some don't ... just like reading a book/poem or hearing a speech/song. You put your message out there, knowing your intended audience's capability to understand your message. Some audiences prefer HeadBanging Metal, others are more inclined toward the intricacies of a Sonata ... i.e. different degrees of refinement matched to different audience needs and appreciations.
For quite some time, I didn't get AA's work, now I do ... some of that was on me, some on AA ... but it was still his message.
Nov 08, 2013 at 03:11 PM
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· Backlight/hazy look part 2
Sharona wrote
Hello folks - I have here a new photo taken this evening that I am mostly just practicing on. I am still unsure how to process these images. Is it OK if the face or focal area is hazy? IS it good to bump up contrast? Is this particular edit too warm or is the color off? Are there any real hard and fast rules when it comes to processing these kinds of images? Thanks for any critique and discussion.
The most pressing issue is color balance, especially on the horse. The image is overly saturated for my taste with too much yellow. I corrected the color issue (still some minor adjustments needed) and increased contrast and detail but it's mostly personal preference. Your question on contrast "IS it good to bump up contrast" depends on the image. For this type of backlight image I would bump the contrast a small amount because the overall presentation of the image is backlight and soft. Processing decisions are based on each image individually and what you want the image to convey, a natural looking or more surreal image. I hope other members will convey there thoughts, ideas and suggestions.
Nov 08, 2013 at 03:52 PM
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Thanks again, Rusty Bug and Oregon gal. Isn't it so intriguing how different our perspectives/tastes are?! I felt that my original posted image was a bit bland somehow. When I am processing one of the things I get hung up on is white balance - and when my image seems too warm, as in Rusty's, I think the perception is that the photographer doesn't understand white balance. I like the warmth but perhaps not as intense as Rusty has it. On the other hand, Oregon gal, your image is too washed out - the horse is a glorious sable brown color, and your take makes the horse look too pale. (In my eyes.) So I guess I am saying I like and appreciate your efforts, and will take from both and rework a bit. It's nice to feel as though I wasn't too far off the mark. I do wonder if Oregon Gal was going off Rusty's version? It is quite a bit more saturated and warm than mine.
As an aside, I am shooting from the other side of a fence - this is not my horse. I discovered it last weekend in gale force winds and no sun and took some images of it that I actually really like, but decided to go back at sunset for some light. Luckily it was still in this particular pasture, but alas, in a different spot - closer to the road and near some ugly outbuildings and I couldn't get it to stop grazing no matter what sounds I made! I'm going to keep trying to capture this horse because it is so beautiful and really quite friendly. Sunrise will be my next attempt, maybe tomorrow! Thanks again for your thoughts and efforts!
Nov 08, 2013 at 04:19 PM
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Once again, I forgot to pull back on the saturation after CC adjustments ... I gotta stop doing that.
One more
to maybe help it sink in.
Here's a bit less overcooked rendering (same as above, except -37 sat).
Nov 08, 2013 at 05:03 PM
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OK - tell me what you did. I like this. I like for one thing the color balance. The background was cooler because it was dirt and the sun was not hitting it, while the grasses were warmer and being lit by the sun. Thanks!
Nov 08, 2013 at 05:06 PM
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Thanks, glad you like it.
I'm totally diggin' the fact that you recognize the variant color between direct sun @ warmer vs. indirect @ cooler. This is key to what I do when presented with mixed lighting challenges.
I looked at the horse and "assumed" that I wanted the white marking to be neutral as I chose the horse as my main subject. Being on the shady side of things, the white marking was cool. In order to bring that to neutral, it would require warming (on a global basis) the overall image. This would bring my "blues" more neutral, and take my warms even warmer. I could have made the adjustment on a selective basis as well and left my blues in the grasses stronger (subjective decision @ message/mood intending to convey).
Given this is a "mood" shot, the added overall warmth wasn't a concern for me as imo it harmonizes with early/late light so I adjusted globally. Had I wanted that "blue" cinematic look/vibe I'd have adjusted selectively, but still sought to yield the marking more neutral (i.e. remove blue cast).
I use a color balance layer to make attempt my neutral balancing. In doing so, I typically wind up raising two colors and lowering the other one. In this case, I lowered the blue highlight values and raised the red & green midtones. In essence increasing yellow in both mids and highs (shadows followed suit). The process of doing this is also responsible for the boosted saturation where I raised the red & green (must desat this afterwards) as I played both ends against the middle.
After I "neutralized" the white marking on a technical basis, then I adjust the opacity slider at an S&P to taste for personal preference.
I threw a little USM at it, but masked most of the scene, just applying some of the USM to the facial/mane areas.
Reading the light and knowing (my message) what I want to present drives my pp.
BTW, going back to the darkroom days ... I tried to learn CMYK and it fried my brain, so I stuck with shooting chrome. In digital, I've got a much better handle on RGB control than I ever thought I would be able to grasp, but it has taken me a while to get this far and I'm still working on it.
Nov 08, 2013 at 05:31 PM
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Awesome. Thanks for this explanation. Are you working in PS or Lightroom? I use PS and my Nik collection, but I own LIghtroom 4 and plan to install it.
Now, to clarify, I was barely out of diapers in the 1970s lol. My darkroom experience was limited to B&W. I'm on a color processing/management learning curve even though I've shot with a DSLR since 2006. I'm not a techie at all, so learning all of this is a challenge! (But fun.)
Nov 08, 2013 at 05:42 PM
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PS for me ... layers rule (thanks Karen).
I ran from color in the darkroom like a chicken runs from Colonel Sanders ... i.e. B&W only for me as well.
Learning curve @ RGB color theory ... took a bit to start to sink in, but worth the effort. It still isn't "natural" to me, I have to really THINK about it, but it gives a level of command/control that I find really changes things from being at the mercy of the camera/software to being in control making the decisions ... just like manual focus/dof vs. AF or manual exposure vs. P mode.
Nov 08, 2013 at 06:05 PM
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I agree mine looks washed out and needs to have an increase in saturation / contrast. I didn't see that Kent had already posted a re-work so my adjustments were based on your version posted.
Your original image posted shows the horse as more a Palomino in color rather than a brown sable as you describe thus corrections were based on your first image as posted. I like Kent's last re-work
Nov 08, 2013 at 06:07 PM
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Oregon Gal - I had to Google it because I do not know horses. It is indeed more Palomino in color, I guess that is what I mean when I say sable. (I guess I don't know color names, either, lol!) At any rate thanks again to both of you - this was fun!
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Équinoxe Du Printemps - Brasserie Dieu Du Ciel
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Ratings: 388 | Reviews: 218 | Display Reviews Only:
Reviews by wizo:
Quebec (Canada)
4/5 rDev +2.8%
03-14-2013 23:29:27 | More by wizo
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North Carolina
4.05/5 rDev +4.1%
Had on tap at the Blue Monk last night.Came to the table in a goblet a burnt orange infused chesnut brown with a thin head atop.Brown sugar,dark fruit,maple,and lightly roasted nut in a rich nose.Thick and chewey the mouthfeel is everything you would want in the style.Dark fruit and brown sugar malt flavors with atinge of mable,as it warmed sweet alcohol cameinto play.I really enjoyed this warming wee heavy.
09-20-2011 23:01:28 | More by oberon
3.75/5 rDev -3.6%
03-27-2014 13:45:46 | More by tbryan5
New Hampshire
4.25/5 rDev +9.3%
04-26-2013 21:19:10 | More by JakerLou
3.95/5 rDev +1.5%
Reviewed 9/24/09
Poured from a 12oz bottle into a 16 oz Harp glass. Firm pour yields the thinnest of heads the evaporates very quickly. Very spotty light lace. Color is interesting, almost cider like, a very murky, clouded light brown.
Nose- Sour, sweet, and malty. Sour, almost rotting green apples. Interesting as I thought the maple syrup would come through.
Taste- Wow. Very different then the nose. Some dark fruits, cherries and dates, apple pie. Lots of firm malty caramel backing. Burnt caramelized sugar, a pleasant maple finish. Very warming in finish.
Mouthfeel- Thin and dry but not cloying
Drinkability- Very nice but strong, and I am only half way through.
09-24-2009 23:29:59 | More by Kraken
3.95/5 rDev +1.5%
Equinoxe du Printemps, a Maple Scotch Ale, smells quite a bit like beer mixed lightly with cognac. The toasted grains and clean-but-light hoppiness of an ale are still present, but joined by strong vanillas and maple sugars, and just a hint of oak.
On the tongue, the beer is incredibly complex and bursting with flavors. In fact, it's hard to nail down exactly what's going on, so varied are the flavors that run across the tongue. Maple syrupy sugars are present, yes, but joined by orange notes that would seem more fitting in, say, Cointreau (or a similar orange liqueur). Huge banana and vanilla blasts trumpet the background, as well as a chorus line of bourbon or whisky-like alcoholic high kicks. Many of the main flavors of the brew are actually more liqueur-like than beer-like, and if the ale has one weakness, it's that it possesses an overwhelming alcohol taste that even the 9.5% ABV can't quite explain. Despite this, the brew maintains a relatively light mouthfeel.
Overall, while the taste of alcohol does prove detrimental, Equinoxe is a great beer. I only wish I didn't have to drive to Montreal every time I wanted one.
08-06-2011 19:22:24 | More by jondeelee
4.25/5 rDev +9.3%
11-16-2011 01:45:25 | More by bpfrush
Quebec (Canada)
4/5 rDev +2.8%
03-15-2013 00:40:46 | More by DannyBaldoni
British Columbia (Canada)
4/5 rDev +2.8%
03-17-2013 00:07:53 | More by chickenm
Ontario (Canada)
4.35/5 rDev +11.8%
From notes:
Appearance: chocolate brown with a red hue; hazy, looking like a Belgian trappist ale
Aroma: sweet & rich, hint of maple and some caramel
Taste & Mouthfeel: finely carbonated, light on the tongue; not overly sweet which is surprising; maple shows up after a few seconds and grows slowly, but never becomes too strong
Overall: reminiscent of a good Belgian ale with a perfect malty flavour; very drinkable. Only fault is that the promised maple is just a bit too subtle
02-17-2012 01:23:46 | More by BGDrock
4.25/5 rDev +9.3%
02-26-2014 23:33:21 | More by JIMTRK16
3.5/5 rDev -10%
08-28-2013 04:47:48 | More by Reappropriated
New York
3.95/5 rDev +1.5%
Split with fellow BA infi for my birthday night of drinking! Poured into a snifter from a bottle.
Appearance is a translucent reddish-orange that fills the glass easily. Head is about a quarter-inch thick and lightly colored, dissipating slowly and leaving a substantial amount of lacing. The nose is full of malts, malts and more malts. Really sweet smelling, especially with the slight wafting of the advertised maple syrup at the end.
Taste is sweet and malty right off the bat, as expected. Bitterness is almost non-existent, just a light tinge in the middle of the sip. Finishes off with the touted maple syrup flavoring, with a light aftertaste that doesn't linger too long. Definitely a sugary-tasting brew, one of the sweeter kinds I've had. The hefty 9.5% ABV is only detectable after letting it warm up for a bit. Mouthfeel is on the lighter side, doesn't weigh down the tongue too much and has the faintest bit of carbonation. Goes down easy and smooth.
An interesting and flavorful brew to say the least. Drinkability is only slightly impaired by the weighty ABV. Given the right situation, I definitely could have knocked down another one. Not bad for my first wee heavy. Will have to try others of the same style to compare!
08-26-2010 07:52:25 | More by r0nyn
Alberta (Canada)
4.05/5 rDev +4.1%
341ml bottle - spring has decided to turtle once again, here in late May, so I drink this ode to it with muffled irony.
This beer pours a murky, dark brownish orange colour, with three fingers of thick, puffy, and creamy beige head, which displays very good retention, leaving some decent sudsy chainlink lace around the glass.
It smells of woody maple, biscuity caramel malt, tanned leather, a further toffee sweetness, an oily nuttiness, reduced brown sugar, and some sedate oaken alcohol. The taste is big caramel/biscuit malt, still isolated hard toffee, semi-sweet maple sap, a hint of vegetal smoke, dark earthy fruit, more gritty leather, ethereal savoury spice, and a heady, but well tethered, enveloping booze warmth.
The carbonation is quite low, and almost invisible at times, the body a prominent medium-heavy weight, thick, viscous, somewhat oily, and creamy - a sledgehammer of pleasure on my palate. It finishes well off-dry, the complex malt offset by the lingering besotted fruitiness, and some late-arriving earthy, leafy, and slightly perfumed hops.
Suffice it to say the emphasis is on the 'heavy' in this wee heavy, Fat Bastard himself would be proud! One smooth-drinking, filling, and cockles-warming elixir, this one is. An appropriate offering for we north of the 49th parallel, as the onset of springtime predicated by the equinox normally still means snow on the ground and sub-zero temps that have overstayed their welcome.
05-29-2010 04:37:24 | More by biboergosum
Ontario (Canada)
3.8/5 rDev -2.3%
Enjoyed on-tap at Mondiale 2008. One of several maple offerings. Creamy orange colour with a bit of head. Aroma is malty and fruity. Taste is malt and alcohol, with tart fruit finish. White lacing. ABove average mouthfeel.Aged in wood, complex, a sipper that reminds me of an oaked barleywine.
05-31-2008 00:00:06 | More by Sammy
3.5/5 rDev -10%
05-25-2013 12:00:42 | More by MADPolo
3.23/5 rDev -17%
11.5oz bottle
A- Poured into a snifter. Pours a a dark reddish brown with a nice off-white head.
S- The aroma is very sweet with a lot of malt, caramel, toffee, brown sugar, maple syrup and booze.
T- The taste like the aroma starts out very sweet and malty. Hints of toffee and caramel come in next with a boozy finish. A little on the sweet and boozy side for me, but not bad.
M- The mouthfeel is medium bodied with a thin fizzy carbonation in the finish.
D- Like mentioned above, the sweetness and booziness limit the drinkability of this brew for me.
07-17-2009 05:02:21 | More by cjgator3
3.58/5 rDev -8%
Équinoxe Du Printemps pours an attractive nut brown color. It's hazy, but when backlit reveals a very attractive scarlet tint. A foamy head sits on top and stands about a finger and a half tall. It quickly receded to a thin layer covering the surface and held there for quite a while. Lacing was thin, but the lined the glass nicely.
The nose is full of caramel malt and toffee aromas. It smells very sweet. There's obviously a bit of maple syrup though it's not overly strong. Much to my surprise, banana seems to have a large role (at least in smell). Oak and wood chip scents are notable. They're more of a secondary feature, but add a nice dimension overall. Alcohol is noted, but isn't overly strong. All in all, it's pretty good. It just seems a little jumbled and results in an above average nose.
The flavor profile is consistent with the nose. If nothing else, it's the most interesting Scotch Ale I've ever had. It's very malt heavy and has a pretty nice, sweet caramel/toffee flavor up front. There's definitely a banana component. It's not bad, but it is out of place and comes across as...well...weird. It features a distinct maple flavor (obviously) that's sweet and adds quite a bit of character. It's unique and works well with its malty character. Oak is easily noted. Honestly, it doesn't really seem to add much, but doesn't negate anything either. Alcohol is noted and runs a little warm. It finishes sweet and a little boozy. It's far from bad, but it's not quite as good as I'd hoped.
Its body is medium and relatively smooth. Carbonation seems a little high and prevents it from accomplishing more. Drinkability is above average, but limited by its (slightly) weird flavor, abv, and warmth. My bottle indicates abv is 9.5%. It's definitely a sipping beer that takes a while to get through.
Équinoxe Du Printemps is a very interesting and unique Scotch Ale. At the end of the day, it's an above average beer that didn't quite live up to my expectations. I like the maple syrup and oak aspects of it. But, I really don't like the banana flavor. It's weird, misplaced, and throws the overall experience a little. That being said, it's pretty good and definitely a unique experience. Worth checking out.
As a side note, I'm curious about the profiles here on the site. This beer has a distinct oak flavor and I'm left wondering if there's really an oak aged version of this beer that's different. I've got a hunch that this is the same beer. My bottle even indicates the abv is even higher on this one. Just throwing that out there. Carry on.
04-23-2009 02:30:58 | More by prototypic
4/5 rDev +2.8%
07-06-2013 06:23:38 | More by VictoriaAnne
4.5/5 rDev +15.7%
10-20-2012 01:57:35 | More by Gonzoillini
3.75/5 rDev -3.6%
07-01-2013 21:33:26 | More by Kegatron
Quebec (Canada)
3.75/5 rDev -3.6%
03-25-2013 02:23:44 | More by juliendesrochers
Quebec (Canada)
3.78/5 rDev -2.8%
Some chill staffer bought it for me at the brewpub. 9.5 instead of 9.1 in bottled form.
A- Dark red brown. Nice thin head that disappears but comes right back with a swirl.
S- So sweet. Maple syrup, yeast and malt.
T- Maple syrup is so much stronger, or rather noticeable than in bottled form. Still similar to the bottled serving. See my other review for details.
M- Almost full. Medium carbonation which I'd consider high for the style.
It got much lower during the hour it took me to drink this though.
D- Low. This tastes very good but just drinks slow. I love the taste but am just not very eager to take another sip.
Good quality beer.
05-03-2010 05:16:37 | More by Yoonisaykul
Alberta (Canada)
3.7/5 rDev -4.9%
A - a dark brown-orange with a solid creamy tan head that retained very nicely
S - inticing sweet maple syrup, roasted nutty malts, and some slight grassy hop hints
T - the rich nutty malt flavour start things off, then a tangy hop and alcohol bite, with the maple more subtle than the smell suggested but lingering on the taste buds
M - thins out quickly and the dominant feel is a full sharp bitter and high ABV sensation
D - the flavours work well, but there is a definite bite, no hiding of the 9.1% here, don't think i'd want to attempt more than one or two in a sitting
07-30-2010 01:12:06 | More by joemcgrath27
4.2/5 rDev +8%
Poured a dark and dirty amber with a touch of ruby highlights. The head was very thin and quickly became a little soap ring.
A huge sweet bready malty smell with a big blast of maple and molasses along with some alcohol and cedar.
The initial taste is sweet and maplely with a nice bready malt base and some funky musty yeast. A big blast of juniper and mint hops slowly makes its way through the malt blast. The alcohol while evident in the nose is very well in hidden in the flavor.
The mouthfeel is thick and oily with long lingering dry flavor.
Easy to drink for a beer this big, The maple is a nice touch giving this beer a unique flavor.
09-13-2009 19:53:00 | More by bashiba
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on Apr 26, 2007 at 12:44 am
And so what? What does it matter? Sure we do need a number of people who can solve such a problem and we probably do have them. To be successful at the university level and beyond takes more things than being able to solve any single math problem. To be a successful society and country take more variety than robots all being able to solve the same problems and nothing else.
on Apr 26, 2007 at 8:55 am
Well, while China is teaching their kids math, science and English, the chinese government is over in the US (in Palo Alto!) convincing our schools we need to be teaching our kids Mandarin.
What a clever ploy to distract the best and the brightest in the US and make sure we will never be able to solve problems like this.
I'm sure they're rolling in the isles.
on Apr 26, 2007 at 9:07 am
The point is it does matter. If this is the way Chinese universities are expecting their youngest and brightest to be educated then everyone else is going to be left behind. This is how the brightest and best scientists, engineers and researchers are being educated. When it comes to innovations during the next century, these are the ones who are going to do it. Either the best will come from China, or they will be imported here to take the jobs that are college graduates are not ably fitted for. There was once a connotation of mass produced trash associated with the phrase made in China. In the future it could be that this phrase means the most advanced in the world.
If our college students are not being educated to the highest levels, then they are not going to succeed in their chosen fields.
It is also interesting to note that the Chinese value math and science rather than language. It makes the whole MI and FLES debates here look a little pale in comparison. I wonder what PACE would think of this and whether their expertise in math, science and engineering can actually solve these university entrance requirements.


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Today's politicians can't pretend they were not warned.
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I am no genius.
Submitted by Newsbubba on Tue, 06/12/2012 - 4:20pm.
In fact, I can be a really stupid FN moron (must be a Democrat gene left over from my ancestors) sometimes, but I was right on the EU and the Euro, waaaaaaaaaaay back when.
I said when they formed the EU that it wouldn't last 20 years, plus or minus. I said then that the Brits were the only ones with the brains to stay the hell away from the Euro monopoly money.
It really is easy. All you have to do is be against ANYTHING and EVERYTHING that liberals/socialists/communists/fascists propose and you have a 99% to 1% chance of being right in the end! In fact, I'd almost say a 100% chance, but even dopes like that get lucky once in a while. Of course, as soon as something starts to actually work, they correct themselves quickly.
Try it and see if it ain't da troof.
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Another way to look at it
Submitted by jon_torlin on Tue, 06/12/2012 - 5:39pm.
It's also called "Anyone with a shred of common sense saw this coming years ago."
That same methodology was applied to Soetoro when he first came into the public eye, especially with Joe the Plumber and his talk about the redistribution of wealth. Anyone with a shred of common sense saw what kind of world we're going to live in back then before it actually happened.
Goes to show how much common sense there was in this last election. *sigh*
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But, but ...
Submitted by CO2Maker on Tue, 06/12/2012 - 5:19pm.
She was dotty. Just ask Meryl.
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This is Spot On
Submitted by porgiefirefighter on Thu, 06/14/2012 - 12:50pm.
"Today's politicians can't pretend they were not warned." They do and will continue to pretend.
So-called progressives give themselves the option of ignoring history when it is not convenient and ignoring warnings from "non-progressives" like Lady Thatcher.
This option, ignoring everything that does not contribute to the progressive cause, is a dangerous dialectic that is playing itself out before our very eyes. The progressives, predictably, shut their eyes to it and ridicule anyone who points out the obvious.
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Gwar has returned with a spattered new album. The much maligned 'joke songs' are missing ( they went on the DBX cd )but there are still clever, satirical lyrics to be had. The varying musical styles of the past few albums have been replaced with pure, hardcore metal. I personally miss the extreme silliness, but this cd is still a great effort.The assault begins with 'Hell-Intro'and doesn't let up until the eighth track 'Licksore', a hilarious account of a lonely single woman and her starving cat.This is followed by 'Bloody Mary'which has more of a rock n roll feel.The assault revs up again until the humorous 'rap' track 'The Song of Words'.Gwar says goobye with 'Happy Death Day'a goofy track that leaves ya smilin. Gwar has proven they can still thrash with the best and haven't gone soft. I saw a show from this tour, and wish I could say the theatrics are as good as the album, but here's where not doing the usual 'concept' album didn't work…..we miss ya Slimey. If you like gwar, buy 'Violence', if you like no-holds barred metal, you should buy it too…hell, everybody should buy it.
This is one of GWAR's best yet. It was a great album. It was more metal than punk (as in previous albums) This is one of GWAR's sickest albums also. The album only has 2 of the cuss words in the entire album. All of the songs are about violence, gore, blood, and battles. Although I am surprised that track 13 "Happy Death day" made it on the album because of what went on with Columbine. Gwar has changed their style in music and their costumes are better on the cover art. If you liked "Scumdogs of the Universe" and "America Must be Destroyed" then definetly buy this one but if you like their more punk/thrash then this may be a disappointment. My personal favorites are "Abyss of Woe" "Licksore" and "The Song of Words" What is also good about this album is GWAR dropped the whole comedy lyrics and the songs are more grotesque. All in all it is a very good album if you are a GWAR fan like me you should like it. I bought the album and loved it. I hope you found this review helpful, Good Luck.
Violence Has Arrived is billed as Gwar's return to form, but that's not entirely valid. The metal presented here doesn't feel much like Scumdogs or America at all; instead, it's a lot cleaner and self-controlled, staying within its musical boundaries. That's not to say it's bad at all; rather, this angry quasi-concept album focusing on killing, killing, and more killing features some of the most enjoyable Gwar songs in recent memory. The war-chant at the beginning of Abyss of Woe should get any viking fan pumped up, while Oderus' eloquent enunciation in Anti-Anti-Christ ("Your domes..") and Apes of Wrath ("Moats..Boats") is simply stupendous. The only thing missing here are the concept songs, but efforts like Happy Death Day and The Song of Words are *almost* enough to allow one to forget about such narrative omissions. If Violence Has Arrived is any indication of Gwar to come (sounds safe, but what Gwar album has emulated its predecessor?), things are looking great. Highlights: Abyss of Woe, Anti-Anti-Christ, Happy Death Day, Bloody Mary.
I pre-ordered this album …, so I have had about a week or so to listen to and think about this album, and I am confident when I say that this is the best album that GWAR has ever done. Many of their previous albums have had alot of songs which were just flat out bad (Carnival of Chaos anyone?). I have literally listened to Violence has Arrived constantly since I received it. This album is by far the heaviest album they have ever done, and every song is brutally sick and disgusting, yet at the same time wildly hilarious. Here's a few short lyrics from various songs, so you can see what I mean:From "Bloody Mary"Bloody MarySlutty? Very…I treat my girlfriends even better than Chuck Berry….The mutant we made was really beautiful baby,We fingered and touched himAnd sprayed him with rabies.From "Biledriver" (my favorite)All is for me to destroy,and emptiness employI want to murder everyone in the entire world.Every man and woman, every boy and every girl…The young are simply too dumb to liveThe old are weak and uncleanThe ones in the middle they also must dieTheir ways are obtuse and obsceneBiledriver!Bring forth the Biledriver!From "Abyss of Woe" (my second favorite)(something I can't make out) attracted great scornBut we ventured onwards through the Tundra of TorSoon I had attracted a posse of trollsWho'd grown fat and sloppy from the roasting of souls.But we were surrounded at the Valley of KrynnAnd it was a battle we never could winBut still I hacked madly with my back to the wallHeeding the horn of my futile callThe mutilated millions I was born to appallHeads leaped from shoulders as they flock to the mall.The Song of Words is also quite hilarious. It's more spoken than sung, and it's basically Oderus recounting a brutal killing spree that he, Balsac, Flattus, and Jizmak embarked on where they killed OJ Simpson and "Regis" (I guess he's referring to Regis Philbin?) (and trust me, they go into a lot of detail about the specific causes of death)Anyway, You get the idea, buy the album. It will definitely tear you a new one.


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Villa Caroline is a beautiful heated pool home that has a lovely Intersecting/Basin canal view. The screened in large lanai is perfect for entertaining! The tropical, mature landscaping enhance the views. Enjoy the Freshwater boating access to several Lakes like Mohave Lake, Memory Lake, Sea-Breeze Lake and other large lakes! Don't forget your fishing pole or simply fish from your back yard and enjoy the sunrises over the water! Quick access to Veterans Memorial Pkwy, shops, and restaurants! This bright and airy three bedroom, two bath home is also located in a quiet area.
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Hello all, I finally learned to lead trad this past weekend, and feel pretty comfortable on 5.4 and 5.5 at RRG. My girlfriend and I will be spending a weekday in Vedauwoo in early June, and we were hoping to get in a couple of climbs. Walt's Wall seems that it would be perfect being an easier multi-pitch and fixed belays. My rack is pretty sparse, so I was wondering what pro would be necessary for this route (I'm open to other routes as well)? I am planning to purchase some more gear before our trip, and I currently have C4: .5-3, and BD stoppers 4-13. Also, if Walt's Wall is too busy, as I don't want to feel rushed or piss off others for taking my sweet ass time (which I will need), we were thinking on heading to beehive buttress to do some sport... any thoughts? Thank you ahead of time!
As a general rule of thumb at the Voo you typically encounter some OW on almost every route. As a beginner leader you may want to supplement your rack with a #4 and a #5. If you choose wisely you may be ok with your rack. Keep in mind that the grades at the Voo can be spicy and you often have to build a trad anchor at the top. Good luck and have fun. The Voo is a very special place.
Ed's crack is awesome, but you'll want to save your #3 for the top. Both the midway and top will require you to build anchors as well. The rack you have will do you just fine on that route though. The voo is a great place for passive pro. If it's crowded (Ed's is one of the few places at the voo you might have to wait for a party) you could jump over to the clamshell and do the sport routes there (5.5, 5.7, 5.9). Beehive buttress is also a nice place to spend a day for moderate sport climbing. Avoid trying to lead Satterfield's with your current rack. Although it isn't actually OW, it requires wider gear to protect well than you currently own. The voo is indeed a wonderful, and special place. Poke around on MP and check out some of the moderate multipitch climbs on Valley Massif as well. Those are wonderful.
The good news is gear placements there are straightforward so since you are new to placing gear you shouldn't have to much trouble. However, as was previously stated, the ratings can feel hard if you aren't an offwidth aficionado. There are routes that dont require offwidth techniques but you can't go the Vedauwoo and not at least get a taste. I was once told that if it says "classic" in the guidebook, take that as a sign of hard climbing to come. We did Mother 1 (5.8?) The book said "follow 5.4 offwidth to a 5.8 handcrack to finish." I bout puked, fell and shit my pants! Okay so im exaggerating a bit but it was hard as crap for my 2nd offwidth, and way harder feeling that 5.4. I never climbed at Walts Wall but at Nautilus I would recomend "Cornelius". Its a 5.5 that requires very little or no offwidthing. Very short however.
I�m assuming you�re looking for routes through 5.5 maybe up to 5.6. A short way to the left of Walt�s Wall Route is Foolishness, a splendid 2-pitch 5.4 (some may argue that the short offwidth section is 5.6). A #5 Camalot protects the offwidth. The old bolt on the exit has been replaced. Easy Jam (5..4) on the northwest side of Nautilus is a nice first climb for Vedauwoo wide cracks as well as Hide-Away-Chimney (5.5) on Holy Saturday. A nice learning crack is Glenn�s First Name (5.4) on Glen Dome. On Blair III the Notch Climbs (5.4 to 5.6) are good for learning to place gear. Once past these, the grainy climbs Amaranth, Barley, etc. (5.6 to 5.7+) on Plumb Line Crag are similarly good climbs for learning about cracks and placing gear. Rob.calm
As a beginner, you may feel a little short of gear if you have only a single set of cams and stoppers, but that is relative to your skill level. It's a good point that probably three of your pieces will be used for the anchor midway. I think slung/corded (not wired) hexes are a great rack supplement up to 4", but others will disagree. They are a little harder to place. From Walt's Wall, the Hideaway Chimney is a fun, funky easy route about 20 minutes hike west, and the Fall Wall is very close by and has several easy bolted routes and one super easy trad route.
Thank you all very much for your replies! They all seem like feasible options within my comfort/skill level. I'll have to do a little more research on nautilus, but no matter where we end up it's going to be amazing and fun doing some real crack climbing!
Walt's Wall is a good beginner lead, in fact it was my first lead on gear. With that said, you may run into people rapping down the rout as is mentioned above, and if this is your grade the upper slab might leave you less than psyched. I would pass on the Beehive if you only have one day. It's a fine crag, but not very indicative of Vedauwoo. Good options abound at Blair including Le P�tit Abre (the first pitch is a truly pleasant hand crack that goes at 5.6, and you can take the second pitch variation Nick's Loose Flake at soft 5.7). At Blair III, you can check out Go Left Old Man (I prefer the variation that finishes to the right). There are also a couple routes that you can top-rope easily on that formation. Poland Hill is another nice area with a pleasant hike (it can get a bit windy though). Check out Kim (5.6 and can be lead with a very sparse rack. There is another 5.6 around the corner climber's left of Kim, and Sugar Crack is fun at 5.7. Having a #4 would be nice if you're looking to purchase more gear. Finally, after that novel, I would urge you to spend more than one day at the Voo if at all possible. It's an awesome place. If you decide you want a local partner for a day (or two) shoot me a PM on here, I can often climb on weekdays and have a decent rack for the area. Cheers!


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Yes, Bebe, what ARE they thinking? Apparently, the Town Council in Danville turns a deaf ear to the public and its rights.
That is why SOS-Danville is now in a lawsuit against the Town for its flawed approval of the SummerHill Homes 69+ home development for Magee Ranch in the Diablo Road corridor. SOS-Danville's suit includes a demand for a Measure S public vote on the project because it converts land designated in the Danville General Plan for Agricultural use to a Residential use. Danville claims the land where the homes are clustered on 10,000+ sq. foot lots is still in Agricultural use!
BTW, Measure S was a ballot measure in 2000 that passed with a whopping 75% approval. It says that when the Council votes to change a parcel designated for Agricultural use to another use, such as Residential, the public gets the final say via a public ballot measure election.
The KB Homes Elworthy Ranch project ("Quail Ridge") should have also had a Measure S public vote. The Council claimed no public vote was needed because the 12 acres where the homes are squished together (including 12 apartments) would still be in Agricultural use! Can you believe it?? Outrageous!
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- Phil said...
Any ideas what motivational speaker the Sens will use for this game? Perhaps Brad Gushue and the Canadian Men's curling team from the last Olympics could walk out with their brooms.
Here is a link to what a Macleans writer, who also happens to be an Ottawa fan, thought of the last speaker.
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1) The reincarnation of William Wallace giving a motivational speech wouldn't help that heartless bunch in Ottawa. It starts from their coach/GM and goes down from there.
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they should just forfeit and have 3 hours of Mascot races
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DECATUR, Ga. (AP) - A funeral has been arranged for a 2-year-old girl who was stabbed to death in her family's town home in suburban Atlanta Monday.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (http://bit.ly/TWVayX ) reported Wednesday that a funeral for 2-year-old Sasha Ray is scheduled for Nov. 27 at Raleigh Rucker Funeral Home in Decatur.
Ray's 13-year-old stepsister was arrested in the slaying and is charged as an adult with murder. The Associated Press does not identify juvenile accused of crimes.
Police say the teen was babysitting Ray and three other children when the young girl was stabbed multiple times in the chest.
Police say Ray's father found her body outside the town house and took her to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead.
Information from: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, http://www.ajc.com
Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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