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Emmanuel Hamon, French Pastry chef has just won the contest of "The most beautiful Chrismas Log cake 2011". contest organized by Macarons& Gourmandises (N°1 French media and online dedicated to pastry / chocolate high end). For this second edition, Emmanuel Hamon did…Continue
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The 8th time I visited Le Salon du Chocolat in Paris. To be honest: I love it and I hate it. It's too big and too crowded. But I have to go because every year I find some very special things that makes the trip worth it. First I check which chocolatiers won the awards from Le Club Des Croqueurs de Chocolat. I mostly agree with their opinion. Five of the twelve best were at Le Salon: Pascal Le Gac, Vincent Guerlais, Jean-Paul Hévin, Sadaharu Aoki and ES Koyama. The last one I had…Continue
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This was the first year of the Single Origin Event in The Netherlands. Hopefully this will be a yearly event from now on. The location was Restaurant Merkelbach in Amsterdam. The event was organized by Erik Sauer of El Sauco, distributor of some very beautiful single origin chocolates (yes also Original Beans!) and Erik Spande, owner of Chocolátl chocolate shop in Amsterdam. They invited Santiago (Pacari), Mott (Grenada), Philipp (Original Beans) and Kees (Metropolitan Deli) to tell the…Continue
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It took me some time to recover from my first Chocolate Triathlon in October. Fortunately I am in good shape again and I can tell you about my experiences. The three parts were: Chocolate Unwrapped in London, The Single Origin Event in Amsterdam and Le Salon du Chocolat in Paris. Now up to London!
This was my first visit to Chocolate Unwrapped. The event was held in Vinopolis near Borough Market, a beautiful location. I helped both days at the booth of Original Beans. A lot of people…Continue
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Published by Max Felchlin AG, Schwyz, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary. (2008)
Since visiting Felchlin 2010 and 2011, I must admit I'm addicted to there chocolate and there philosophy. This book is to interesting not to blog, so I must share this on my blog.
The Planter: From Gatherer to Large Landowner
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I'd never been to one of these gigs, so it was interesting. The first aroma I encountered was that of tons of spices. I thought they'd be related to some variety of chocolate bing made or sampled, but they were just spices being sold by a spice vendor. A little odd, especially at the entrance.
I actually thought there would be more vendors, but perhaps I had more grandiose expectations. Favorite was the Praus booth. They were sampling every bar they had and they'd really speak at…Continue
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Dear La Vida Coca fans;
As I sip my cafe moca (more Moca than Coffee) I was regailed in the local
New York Times (Helo Red Hook) with two health pieces on my favorite bean.
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I found this text (source Nutrition Food), and after reading it I wasn't sure if it was correct, so I was thinking why dont I open a blogpage about it.
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Cacao is a native of the tropics, and has spread from its ancestral home of Central and South America to almost every rainforest ecosystem on the planet. Deep within the Indonesian jungle, a variety of cacao emerged from the rich volcanic soil in complete isolation, known only to natives of a…Continue
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One Little Project
SO adorable! Arrange this cheeky chick cutlery in a vase on your holiday buffet or have the kids use them as puppets to perform an all-fowl Easter production.
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Best for kids ages: 3 and up
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People that work for Disney are there because they chose to apply for the job. To the best of my knowledge, Disney Corporation does not impose a draft.
That being said, they are human beings. Not everyone is going to have a great day every day. People have lives outside of work, and whether or not anyone deems it acceptable, our personal lives do leak into our work day.
Everyone has their breaking point. Our family was there back in May, and we spent two days at SWW, and the Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend at MK. It was VERY crowded. I didn't come across ONE rude CM the entire week. I DID however witness many rude guests. I also witnessed CM's handling those guests in a very professional manner.
I'm not saying that rude guests entitle CM's to be rude in return, but I know that some people can be downright mean when they don't get their way.
I will be the first to admit that I am not the most patient person, but I always make sure I am nice and polite to anyone in any type of service position, because I've BEEN that person. I know first hand how hard it is to keep your cool or check your tongue when dealing with rude people. I also know that because my personal life is not going well on a particular day that while I might not have been my normal self, letting it show through as the dominant part of my personality was not acceptable.
It's a give and take.
I believe that what we see in Disney is a microcosm of the way the rest of the world is in general.
In my opinion... The world needs a drink! Everyone should just RELAX!!!
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I have an odd and sarcastic sense of humor.
There have been times a CM has made a comment to me that I have laughed at then I immediately thought to myself that someone could have very easily taken that the wrong way and not gotten the humor.
And lord knows that on the DIS, people can't usually make any kind of a humorous post without many taking it as 'rude'.
Heck, on the DIS I have seen on the parade threads people say "I can't wait until someone tries to push in front of me."
Many people here are looking for reasons to be offended.
I've been on the Dis for 13 years, up until the last few months I don't EVER remember reading the word "rude" here. Lately I can't read 6 posts without seeing that word.
If you are looking for rude, you're gonna find it.
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There is never an excuse to be rude to any customer/guest/employee at work, especially if they aren't being rude to you. You don't take your personal problems to work. PERIOD. Leave them at the door. If you need to step away for a moment, then do it.
Now if people are breaking rules such as cutting lines or causing a scene, then by all means do what you need to do to handle the situation, but in a calm way, and if you can't handle it, get help.
Just because Disney CM's are underpaid, tired, hot, etc. does not give them the right to ever be rude to anyone. They took the job knowing the pay, the conditions and the expectations. If they are not happy, they need to leave and find another job that doesn't care about their bad attitudes.
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Many of them are young and immature and still learning how to work in a professional environment. And sometimes that means leaving it at home isn't an option.
As far as getting help, help isn't always available. Disney runs with a bare minimum of overhead, staffing is always tight. Frequently there is only one cast member at a location that has a radio device, excepting the manager and coordinator. And that one radio is the only way of reaching security. So when there are problems in lines or out front of attractions the cast member there must call back to their ride control who then makes the call for security or for a manager. So naturally in the 10 minutes that it takes for a response the cast member has gone from calmly handling a situation to trying to handle a situation that is out of control. And now they're trying to prevent it from escalating even further so they're getting louder, more forceful, more "rude."
As far as finding another job goes. It isn't easy in Orlando. Orlando is a large city with an economy built only around the service industry. Orlando has a large population of individuals who are not highly educated. Orlando doesn't have a lot of jobs that offer health insurance, benefits, steady hours or full time work. Disney does offer this. Nobody's leaving Disney unless they have to. Leaving a job because you're not happy is a luxury most people can't afford.
Now regarding why cast members come across as "rude."
Disney is a magical place. Disney is a place where you come to have fun and relax with your family. It's a place where you make memories.
It's also a dangerous and potentially deadly place. A place where the only thing between you and a serious injury is a 20-year-old kid being paid $7.50 per hour. A 20-year-old kid who for six months is seeing more people in a day than their hometown has living in it. This 20 year old is now required to control 100's of people by themselves. They have to make sure nobody is sitting in the street as a parade goes by, since if somebody's legs are too far out or a kid goes running a dancer can trip, the dancer trips and falls into the elderly couple enjoying the parade, somebody breaks a hip or hits their head. Or the dancer trips and the floats don't stop and now the dancer is crushed.
They have to make sure people aren't putting their kids on trashcans, because what happens when that trash can is bumped into, or the parent looks away and the child's balance is lost and they take a nosedive into the pavement. Or because now another family 10 ft. away sees a kid on the trash can, so they stand their kid up on a railing that's not rated for more than decoration.
This 20-year-old kid knows this, and they also know that unless they get you to stop what you're doing everybody else around will start doing the same thing. It's the kid versus a hundred. And if he shows an inch of leniency everybody will take a mile. Putting themselves and others in danger.
Disney isn't magical about safety. Disney takes safety very seriously. Just because you might not realize it's a safety concern doesn't mean it isn't. So cast members are very touchy about safety concerns, and will enforce them. And often they are quick and brusk about it, seemingly "rude." But only because if they're not, people won't listen. And when people don't listen at Disney they do get hurt.
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I had an interesting encounter at the Concierge Desk at POR around 1:00 pm last Sunday.
There were three cast members waiting on people.
The guy to my left was requesting a reservation for HDDR; the cast member asked if he was making reservations for his next trip and he said he wanted them for 6 pm that night! She very politely told him that reservations for those kinds of shows need to be made well in advance, and she would be more than happy to help him find other dining reservations for that night if he needed them. He basically screamed at her that he couldn't believe they couldn't make reservations whenever they wanted. Again, the CM very politely tried to help him, but he kept at it. He finally flipped her off and left.
The guy to my right was screaming at the top of his lungs about the horrible bus service. He said he had waited two hours for a bus to AK. I thought that couldn't be possible. He was angry because he decided to rent a car - and the Car Care Center said they needed 24 hour notice - which is the policy of Alamo. They had only been in town for 16 hours and had no idea they would going to need a car. He screamed an obscenity, that I will never repeat, basically about how such and such could do a better job of getting buses around. My suspicion was that he got impatient after a bit and kept coming inside to see where the buses were and it probably came along at that time (he claimed that had been his fourth trip inside to complain....).
A group of kids were standing behind me, apparently wanting to do a pin trade. Two of the smaller kids got on either side of me with their chins on the counter and kept bumping into me..... I finally told them the CM was handling personal information regarding my account and they would have to go back and stand in line where it says "wait here for next available CM." They proceeded to tell their parents I was very rude to them and the parents chided me for not letting them in line. When I explained what I was doing there, they shrugged their shoulders and walked away, telling the kids they would go somewhere else to pin trade where there weren't such rude people......
And what was I doing there. I discovered at my first trip to the park that morning, that my card (somewhere) was switched with another guest and I had been using my pin number on their card all over the place. Which means they had my card and could possibly use their pin. I was there for a very legitimate reason.......who knew what the other person was doing with my card? Turned out I was able to make three transactions on her card and she only made the one on my card, so all was well. And the CM could not have been nicer and she even called out the manager to fill out a report regarding the RFID issue on both my card and the other person's card. They filled out a report and gave me a copy of it, so I could also write Disney a letter regarding the issue.
So there I was with a legitimate issue, having no issues whatsoever with their service to rectify the problem and the other two people were getting way out of hand - they were downright rude to the CM's.
So it is correct that sometimes people dish it out more than necessary..... and how those people deal with it day in and day out is unbelievable. My hats off to the CM's at Disney.
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I have seen many rude, and threating guests to CM's. I have seen CM keeping there kool over and above the call of duty!
I disagree that the customer is always right, I have seen guests way over the line!
Frankly I have become very leery of the *rude CM* posts. While I am sure some are real and a honest statement of the facts, I also truly believe many was at best just someone looking for attention on the board and at the worse............flat out lies!
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Do I agree with his reaction of screaming and blaming the CM? NO. But don't say it's not possible to wait a long time for a AK bus because it is.
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We never ever use the buses to get to early ADRs anymore. Too much waiting around, and too easy for things to go horribly wrong. We now book taxis for all our breakfast ADRs. I would suggest that next time you keep and extra $20 in your pocket for an emergency taxi ride. It can be a life-saver.
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Is your nonprofit content URGENT?
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If creating compelling content can help you make the case for giving and hold the attention of supporters, exactly how do you come up with the best stuff for your nonprofit? Creating content for content's sake won't do much for your cause and may have a negative effect when done poorly. A lot goes into making and effectively distributing quality content, but ideally your nonprofit content should be URGENT:
Useful: This one should be obvious. As you plan content for your organization, ask, "Will our community find this useful?" Of course, educational content almost always fits the bill, but content can be useful in other ways, too. Information that allows supporters to feel empowered, in the know, or inspired is still incredibly useful.
Relevant: Publish stuff that means something to the people who you want to read it. Get specific and understand the identities you can tap into to make your content command your readers' attention. Make it relevant to your cause, your community, and what's happening right now.
Genuine: Any piece of content you produce should be uniquely and unequivocally "you". Whether you create text-based stories or rich visuals, your supporters should be able to immediately recognize your organization's voice. To ensure your content is genuine, clearly define your nonprofit's personality by creating a brief brand guide that includes all of your key visual elements, core values, and your writing style.
Edited: This is an easy way to rise above the messages you're undoubtedly competing against. Well-edited writing stands out. Make sure every piece of content you produce is edited and reviewed. Yes, check for grammar problems, spelling errors, and typos, but even more importantly, revise your pieces with these key ABCs in mind: authenticity, brevity, and clarity. If you can't hire a professional editor or proofreader, establish an in-house "buddy system" for reviews. Your colleagues may not be English majors, but a set of fresh eyes will do wonders for your finished product.
Necessary: Each piece of content you create should tie back to your fundraising and marketing strategy. Ask yourself, "What are we trying to accomplish with this?" Whether you're creating a thank you video or collecting stories to use in your next fundraising appeal, understand the real role your content is meant to play. Use an editorial calendar to map each piece back to a clearly defined goal.
Tested: And Tracked. These two Ts go hand in hand. As you send newsletters, social media updates, and share blog posts, continually test and track which types of content work best with your different audience segments. Use Google Analytics or your website platform's internal reporting to understand which pages are most popular and how readers navigate your content. Keep an eye on your email reports and social media metrics to further inform your content planning.
Does your organization have a plan to improve its content in the coming year? What is working for you? Chime in and let us know in the comments.
Wed, November 06 2013
What your year-end appeal is missing
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Here at Network for Good, it's the season for fundraising appeal reviews. As part of our Fundraising Fundamentals premium training, we look at year-end fundraising appeals for hundreds of nonprofits to help them be the best they can be for the busy giving season ahead. All too often, these appeals fall short of packing the emotional punch they need to spur donors to act.
While it's definitely important to remember the key components of an effective fundraising appeal (a clear call to action, a sense of urgency, statements about what a donation will do), what will make your appeal really stand out is an attention-grabbing, emotionally compelling, authentic story. Your cause's story is the heart and soul of your fundraising letter. It's how your appeal will have a personality that allows you to connect with your donors and inspire them to give. Without it, your appeal will read like many other cookie cutter letters your supporters will receive this giving season.
To help you jump start your storytelling efforts, Working Narratives recently released a new guide, Storytelling and Social Change. The guide includes insight from storytelling heavy hitters like Andy Goodman and Marshall Ganz, as well as case studies featuring Ford Foundation and GlobalGiving.
If you feel stuck, the good people at Working Narratives offer some ideas to help you explore a narrative for your stories:
• Jot down a short list of favorite social-change stories you've heard, told, or participated in, and notes about what form the stories took and how they affected you.
• Write a story that illustrates how you think change happens and another story that tells of change happening in a very different way. Explore the differences in the characters, settings, conflicts, and endings.
While this resource focuses on the needs of foundations and grantmakers, all organizations can benefit from the tips and examples offered in the guide. To download your free copy, visit the Working Narratives website.
Mon, September 09 2013
The rules for phenomenal stories
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When you're making the case for giving, a powerful story is hard to top. At the same time, putting together a vivid and compelling story is typically more difficult than it sounds. The good news is, the results are well worth the work.
To help you get your storytelling mojo working in time for year-end fundraising season, you can learn from the same storytelling masters that brought you Toy Story, Finding Nemo, and Up. The talented folks at PBJ Publishing created this wonderful infographic of Pixar's storytelling rules.
These are all great guidelines to keep in mind for any writing or storytelling project, but I think #11 is my favorite: "Putting it on paper lets you start fixing it. If it stays in your head a perfect idea, you'll never share it with anyone."
What's your favorite storytelling tip?
Fri, August 23 2013
Keeping it short
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Recently my colleague Steve (who is Network for Good's CTO) stopped by my desk to share a pearl of wisdom attributed to Mark Twain:
"I didn't have time to write a short letter, so I wrote a long one instead."
This is a funny quip, but it's also very true. It typically takes more effort to pare down your message than it does to unload every thought onto the page.
When communicating your message, do your best to keep it short. It's worth the effort, you'll get better results, and your readers will thank you.
Mon, May 13 2013
Why I helped start a magazine: Characters matter
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I'm excited to announced that today, Characters Magazine is live. Master storyteller Mark Rovner and I founded this literary magazine to feature the writing of people who work for good causes and to inspire better storytelling in our sector. You can read it free online here. Thanks to everyone who submitted - as well as to the amazing editor and designers I highlighted in the following introduction included in the magazine. It was a labor of love to put this together, and I'm especially grateful to Mark for his partnership and creativity—as well as his willingness to take over the full reins going forward. He's a Character, and so Characters couldn't be in better hands.
This magazine was born over breakfast one year ago, when I showed Mark the moving short story I'd been reading on the metro that morning. It was a prize winner in the Mississippi Review written by my cousin, Elisabeth Cohen, and it launched an impassioned conversation about why storytelling matters.
The story was called "Irrational Exuberance," which happens to be an apt term for the creative process. We fall in wild love with an idea, yet when we set it down in words, it becomes a deflated and devalued bit of what we imagined. This is the maddening twin truth of story. It packs such power that every other form of communication is flat and feeble by comparison. And yet, as Flannery O'Connor said it so well, "Most people know what a story is, until they sit down to write one." A cracking good story could change the world, if only we could write it.
We are hell-bent on trying, along with you. That's because we spend much of our waking hours working with good causes, and we know that there are thousands of people among us who hold within them extraordinary stories. That includes you. Maybe it's the story of who you are or what you do or why you came to care for a cause. Maybe it's an incomplete tale, a slice of everyday experience, that - if told - would transport us out of ourselves and thrust us into your shared space, never to be the same. We don't know what your story is, but we do know this: You must summon the irrational exuberance to try to set it down. Because it will make a difference in a way that taglines, mission statements or technological bells and whistles cannot. It is a direct conduit to someone else's heart, because it came from your own.
Because we think this is so important, we decided that morning to create Characters. It's both a call to tell your story and celebration of good storytelling by people who are seeking to change the world. The first law of story is to show, don't tell, so we are not telling you how to write a story (as if we could). We are showing you stories that matter. We called it Characters because in these pages are authors - characters trying to do good in the world - along with the characters within their own experience and imagination. It's a motley, entertaining and inspiring crowd you will most certainly want to meet.
Thank you to everyone who brought together these characters. First and foremost, Elisabeth, who agreed to be its editor. It is only fitting as she was the original character who started this story. Taughnee Stone and Jake Van Ness created the stunning design, and we are grateful for their talents. And last, but most important, thanks to everyone who had the courage to tell their story, in public, in these pages and on the Characters website. You show a cracking good story can be told, and that we can write it.


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I went to Simi Valley today to give wedding album to the customer. The bride and groom just bought a house in Simi Valley, and they were unpacking. The bride and I set on the family room carpet, surrounded by boxes, and we looked through the wedding pictures.
Then we came across this picture below. "Nice hair" I said. Then she explained that she used a hair extension. "I highly recommend hair extension to any brides at the wedding" she added.
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Fun and professional!Submitted by john on Thu, 07/19/2012 - 9:52pm
Fun and professional!
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John did a fantastic job captuuring all of the highlights of our day. From the very beginning, months and months before our wedding, we were always able to count on him. He was very attentive to any and all concerns prior to, during and after the wedding. John was alway quick to respond to my many emails along the way. He was easy to work with and comfortable to be around. He was very understanding when I showed up to the church almost an hour after I had told him to start. Some of our guests even mentioned to us that he was "always there, but never in the way" -exactly what you want form a photographer. All of out photos were outstanding!! I know they could not have been any better if we had chosen a photographer charging double, or more!
Happy 4th of July from CamarilloSubmitted by john on Wed, 07/04/2012 - 2:27pm
Happy 4th everyone.
It started out little gloomy in Camarillo. But it's clear now. I hope I can see the firework from home. There will be fireworks at Adolfo Camarillo High School tonight.
I have a wedding (web) album to finish by this weekend. There are about1000 wedding pictures to retouch next 3 days. So, I will enjoy the day off by catching up on wedding pictures. I try to finish web wedding album as soon as possible. The newlyweds are waiting...
I have a big dinner coming up (baby back ribs, steak, potato salad, etc...).
Drive careful~!
Costco to sell designer wedding dresses at 40% offSubmitted by john on Mon, 02/28/2011 - 9:57pm
Designer wedding dresses are now available in 3 Costco warehouses in Southern California.
Ventura County Derby Darlins (Web Album)Submitted by john on Thu, 01/20/2011 - 11:13pm
We have a very cool Roller Derby league in Ventura County. I was invited to photograph Bomb Squads on their intraleague Championship.
The event took place in Ventura Fairground on January 15, 2011. Web album was completed the next day. I would like to take this chance to inform you that I can do sports photography anywhere in Ventura County. Check out my web album. There are 200+ images.
If you want to get involved in your community, Ventura County Derby Darlins always welcomes support and volunteer works. Visit their official website Ventura County Derby Darlins. They are dedicated bunch of people who keep the spirit of Ventura County alive.
* Click here for web album (Ventura County Derby Darlins - Bomb Squads. Jan 15, 2011)
Double Rainbow At Old Town CamarilloSubmitted by john on Wed, 12/22/2010 - 9:21pm
* This blog is about using a cheap point and shoot camera.
It's been raining a lot in Ventura County.
There was a short moment when It was raining hard in Camarillo, but the Sun was out. Then I saw this beautiful double rainbow over Camarillo Plumbing (at Old Town Camarillo).
So, I ran out of my car with an umbrella. Pictures like this is possible because I was using a cheap point and shoot camera. I don't think I would sacrifice my professional camera to take pictures in the rain (for fun). I keep my work cameras away from moist as much as possible.
Sometimes I use professional cameras in full rain without an umbrella. But that's when I photograph a wedding.
Valencia - July 4, 2010Submitted by john on Sun, 07/04/2010 - 5:33pm
* This blog is about using a cheap point and shoot camera.
It was early morning 4th of July 2010 at Valencia (1am).
Valencia to Camarillo is roughly 1 hour drive (ZZzz...).
I stopped at red light before I got on the freeway.
I saw Magic Mountain sign and quickly got my camera out. I had time for just these 2 images.
There was a car behind me, so I had to hurry and get on the freeway.
It was a long drive back to Camarillo.
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Santa Paula Wedding Photographer
This month issue
Wedding Season Started
My first wedding of the year 2006 was at Santa Paula on February 25 2006. Santa Paula is quickly becoming one of my favorite cities.
Wedding - April 28, 2006
Wedding at Wedgewood Banquet Center, Ventura
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Today's Wedding Photography Schedule
It was a Friday wedding. I had to get off work early.
We were losing Sunlight fast. (ceremony started 6:30pm)
My light-meter reading was 1/60 second at f4 I had to use a tripod, flash, and cable release.
By the time we started to take formal pictures, we almost didn't have natural night. I couldn't spare a minute. I kept telling them "I'm sorry about rushing you", and I directed everyone like a plane was going down. They all understood why I had to rush them. I managed to get all the pictures done before it was too dark.
The reception was nice. It was a good wedding.
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Santa Paula Wedding
April 22, 2006 - Santa Paula / Piru, CA
Today's Schedule
There was 20% chance of rain. It actually rained a little, but it never rained when we needed to be outside. I tell ya, when I go out for a wedding, it *almost* never rains. I have had many occasions where I drove through the rain to wedding sites and ended up shooting beautiful outdoor wedding photographs without getting wet.
This was my 5th time coming to Poinsettia Pavilion for photography job. I am getting to know faces there. I can honestly say this wedding was a success. People clearly had a good time with fantastic food & entertainment.
I shot 8 rolls of film (8x36 = 288 images).
Wedding - April 8, 2006
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Customer Comment
"Thank you John for capturing our wedding day in ways that ordinary photos just couldn't have done... we definitely feel that we received a lot more than our monies worth when we chose you."
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Oxnard Wedding Photographer
This month issue
Recent wedding pictures
(2 weddings at Oxnard last month)
Story behind wedding pictures
I didn't know at that time, but in that group picture, there were Mike & Marie (engaged at the time). After seeing me at the wedding that day, Mike and Marrie decided to use me as their wedding photographer.
New customer testimonials
"Oh my gosh, where do I begin. First let me say that John was one of the best parts about my daughter's wedding!..."
"Your photos are great and your personality brings out the best in people, all without the price of a second mortgage!! Everyone that we know knows your name."
More wedding photography testimonials
Wedding Locations In Oxnard
* Bard Mansion (Oxnard): Bard Mansion is located inside of the Naval Base. This is a hidden part of Oxnard. Surrounding the mansion doesn't look anything like a millinery base. What you will get is the most exclusive (gated and guarded) community that Oxnard can offer. This is may be the most quietest parts of Oxnard to have a wedding.
I had two wedding photography jobs at Bard Mansion. The building is perfect for weddings. They have a grassy area for outdoor wedding ceremony. Also, there is a big dining area for indoor wedding ceremony and reception. Brides can use the second floor room to get ready. Food there is high class. When having an outdoor wedding ceremony, there will be no distracting sounds coming from anywhere.
Bard Mansion is for both wedding ceremony and reception. It provides good setup for wedding photographers.
Contact Bard Mansion: Ventura Road at Sunkist Oxnard, CA.
River Ridge Gold Club (Oxnard): River Ridge is a very popular wedding spot in Oxnard. It's also a high class golf course in Oxnard. I took some of the best wedding photographs from River Ridge of Oxnard. The place is ideal for outdoor wedding ceremony and indoor dining. Photography sessions can be held on the golf course and around the ponds. It provides good setup for wedding photographers.
Contact: River Ridge - 2401 W Vineyard Ave, Oxnard (805) 981-8724
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Document Type Doctoral Thesis Author Van Aarde, Andries Gideon URN etd-01112007-145002 Document Title Historicization of myth : the metaphor "Jesus - child of God" and its Hellenistic-Semitic and Greco-Roman background Degree PhD (History of Ancient Culture) Department Ancient Languages Supervisor
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Date 2000-09-01 Availability unrestricted AbstractIn the year 2000 the birthday of Jesus of Nazareth two millennia ago is celebrated. If Jesus was seen as merely a historical figure, the significance of his life would be no different from that of people like Socrates or Alexander the Great. In Greco-Roman culture Alexander the Great, among other heroic figures and emperors, was regarded as son of God. However, since the first century followers of Jesus have worshipped Jesus as God's son. This study asks questions as to the importance of Jesus within Hellenistic-Semitic and Greco-Roman contexts and his continued importance today. The first aspect is studied from a social-cultural perspective and the second from the angle of both the (Christian) believing community and the (secularized) university. Chapter one deals methodologically with the fact that, as in the case of Socrates, Jesus did not himself put to pen either the message of his words and deeds or the interpretation of his birth and death. Jesus' vision should therefore be deciphered from what others said about him. Identifying a research gap with regard to existing Jesus research, chapter two will specifically aim at showing that today a new interdisciplinary frame of reference has come into being in the social sciences within which historical Jesus research is carried out. In chapter three it is argued that the starting point of the quest for the historical Jesus could be the nativity stories, despite all their mythological elements. Yet, in taking such a step, one should be aware of historiographical pitfalls when one studies the process of the "historization" of myth. In chapter four, entitled the "Joseph trajectory", it is demonstrated that Joseph, the father of Jesus, should probably be seen as a legendary figure. With the help of cross-cultural anthropology and cultural psychology chapter five explains an ideal-typical situation of someone in first-century Herodian Palestine who bore the stigma of being fatherless, but who trusted God as Father. In chapter six the tradition about Jesus' relationship towards "fatherless" children and "patriarchless" women is studied. Chapter seven shows that the "myth of the absent father" was very well known in antiquity. Ovid's story of Perseus (who was conceived virginally) is retold. The intention is to show why the second-century philosopher Celsus thought that the Christians unjustifiably mirrored this Greek hero, son of Zeus, in their depiction of Jesus. Other examples within Greek-Roman literature are the myths surrounding among others Hercules and Asclepios. In explaining Hercules' adoption as son of Zeus (which implies his deification), the Greek writer Diodorus Siculus tells the story of an empty tomb and an ascension to heaven. The Roman writer Seneca also tells the story of Hercules' divine conception and his adoption as child of Zeus. In the New Testament Paul (Seneca's contemporary) is particularly known for the notion "adoption to become God's child". This notion is explained in the light of the parallels found in Seneca's tragedies about Hercules, his satire on the emperor Claudius and the references by Diodorus Siculus and in the Carmina Priapea to the notion of "adoption" and miraculous conceptions of god-like human figures. Chapter eight focuses on the origins of the church and the development of the dogma of the "two natures" of Jesus as both human and divine. In the last chapter the continued importance of the historical Jesus today is discussed. One of the most urgent social problems of our time is that millions of children are growing up fatherless. This study is about the historical Jesus who filled the emptiness caused by his fatherlessness with his trust in God as his Father.
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Hotel Lutetia, Paris
Rooms: 231
Reviews - Hotel Lutetia
- Age Group: 41 - 50
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- Traveller type: Family Traveller
- Age Group: 51 - 60
- From: Ireland
- Traveller type: Mature Couple
Recommended this hotel to a number of people.
- Age Group: 41 - 50
- From: Iceland
- Traveller type: Family Traveller
- Age Group: 31 - 40
- From: Finland
- Traveller type: Mature Couple
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do not stay in this hotelfrom A TripAdvisor Member
Great Location, Okay Hotelfrom cchill
We had one issue early on. Upon an early arrival (11am), our room was not available. The front desk said it would be about an hour, so we went out for a bit and returned around 1pm. Then we were told it would be atleast another hour. They gave us drinks in the bar while we waited. We got into the room around 3pm (check-in time), but we would have gone out for longer had we known the room would not be ready for 4 hours.
The room was clean, but very plain. No perceivable style at all. No pictures on the wall. Just some orangey curtains and bedspread. The room had some issues. The closet doors kept falling off. The toilet flusher kept falling into the tank, so we would have to fish it out to make the toilet flush. And when it rained, there was a dripping noise inside of the bathroom walls. We didn't complain about any of the issues, so we don't have a response from management.
I don't know how much the other reviewers paid for their "views of the tower or the invalides," but those were not options to us. Our room was pre-selected for us by the hotel. And there was no "complimentary upgrade" available. Or atleast not that we were judged to be deserving of (I'm never quite sure how hotels make those decisions or if it's just a marketing ploy). We had a room that overlooked the AC units and the back of another building.
The breakfast is ok, if you like scrambled eggs, ham and sausage every single day. The menu does NOT change and there is hardly any choice. On 2 mornings we decided to forego our included breakfast and find something on our own.
Overall, we were pretty disappointed at having spent so much for so little. However, this was our first trip to Paris and we were warned that we shouldn't expect American standards - but it's hard not to.
Nothing greatfrom luxurytraveler
Hotel Lutetia is exceptionalfrom A TripAdvisor Member
The staff couldn't have been more helpful. Examples...We arrived at around 9:30 am and the hotel had our room ready for us 5 1/2 hours prior to check-in...We were looking for a restaurant in the neighborhood with authentic French cuisine. The concierge called around and found us a table at an excellent, reasonably priced little place called Aux Charpantiers where we were seated immediately at a nice table in a very crowded restaurant.
The hotel bar was very cool and seemed to be a hang out for locals. Listening to well played jazz music in a classy room with a huge chandelier, on plush sofas while surrounded by the black and white photos of the titans of the Paris literary world is an experience unto itself. The quality of the drink list was even better. Though the prices were a bit high...14-16 euros...Well, ok, more than a bit expensive. The dollar is weak. What can we do?
The Brasserie Lutetia is the lesser of the two restaurants at the hotel (Restaurant Paris being the other one which is michelin rated. we didn't go there). The food was absolutely fantastic. They specialize in seafood. For 37 euros you get a three course meal. I started with the crab and avocado salad, had the scallops for my entree, and finished it off with the creme brulee...Though the service was slow (it always is in Paris), the quality of the food was first rate. I can't imagine how good Restaurant Paris is if Brasserie Lutetia plays second fiddle.
Everyone on the hotel staff speaks English, which makes communication much easier for an individual such as myself who is confined to the English and Spanish languages.
The location is great for shopping since there are so many high end retailers in the neighborhood. Le Bon Marche is a must see and is only about a block away. It took us 10-15 minutes by foot to reach the both the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame from the hotel which are on opposite ends of the Paris traveler's usual sightseeing route. Thus, needless to say the hotel is centrally located. The hotel is also across the street from a metro stop, so the rest of the city is easily reachable on one of the finest metro systems in the world.
I look forward to my return to Paris and I will certainly be staying at the Hotel Lutetia when I do.
Fantastic!!from duncanjbb
our room was very large with a king bed and a cot was already set up for our daughter as requested. we also had two chairs and a coffee table, tv, and a very clean bathroom.
the room had 3 balconies that had the perfect views of the eiffel tower and the invalides. at night we'd watch the eiffel tower twinkle and in the early morning you could see paris come to life.
i will stay here everytime i go to paris. the perfect hotel.
Treat yourself to the Lutetia experience!!from A TripAdvisor Member
I decided to upgrade to a deluxe room for 40 euros a night. I also used advice from previous reviews and let the hotel know I would like a renovated room with a view of the paris skyline. I wasn't disappointed!! The room was huge with a balcony and a great view of the eiffel tower and one of the most prestigious areas of Paris. The bathroom had a bath, 2 sinks and a walk in shower as well as a bidet and a toilet. The room was cleaned immaculately every day (however I was only given chocolates on the first day!)
You would be excused for thinking that a room right of one of the main streets in Paris would be very noisy. However the soundproofing on the balcony doors and windows are excellent and not one single traffic sound can be heard when all doors and windows are closed.
Since breakfast wasn't included in the rate and €22 was a little steep it was up to us to hunt out a decent cafe. Avoid the local cafe's which can be just as expensive and find a local boulangerie and buy yourself some croissants and other breakfast foods to take away. Walk to the Jardin de Luxembourg which is only a 5/10 min walk away and eat your breakfast there. It is a lovely park with plenty of seating and lots going on.
Take advantage of the metro which is located just accross the street from the hotel and buy yourself a carnet. From here you can visit all the tourist attractions in Paris such as the eiffel tower, the arc de triomphe and of course the sacre coeur. I would highly recommend a trip to the Pigalle district just so that you can see how the other half live, before scooting back to the Lutetia for 5 star treatment!
Meals in the hotel are expensive but absolutely divine. The service is excellent and if you really want to feel pampered then the brasserie or gourmet restaurant is the place to be! Suits and ties are the order of the day in the gourmet restaurant.
Paris is an expensive city if you stick to the main streets and touristy areas, however there are excellent value for money restaurants out there. Take a trip to the Cluny La Sorbonne district where there are a plethre of set menu restaurants ranging from €10 to €20 for a 3 course meal. Don't be put off by the low price tag ad the service and food is excellent there and the atmosphere makes for a lovely evening out.
I would highly recommend a visit to Le Bon Marche just across the street and marvel at how expensive things are. Le Grand Epicerie which is a food hall within Le Bon Marche sells your basic food stuffs as well as an impressive array of exotic foods which can be an ideal last minute present purchase.
All of the tourist attractions didn't disappoint with the Eiffel tower giving fantastic views and the Louvre being one of the most amazing places that I have ever had the fortune to visit. I would highly recommend going up the tower in the evening and seeing the most romantic city in the world lit up like a christmas tree.
I shall definetly be returning to Paris and maybe one day again the Hotel Lutetia!
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Even more problematic, was that guests' luggage was not secured properly. On the first occassion, we returned from a day of sightseeing to find four bags that were not ours placed in the middle of our room. When we phoned the front desk, the luggage was removed. The porters apologized for the error and acknowledged that the luggage had been incorrectly placed in our room. I tried not to imagine the frantic guests who might have returned from their first day of sightseeing only to find that the luggage they thought had been secured when they left, was no longer there. On the second occassion, we returned to our room on our day of departure, after requesting and being granted a late check out, to find a stranger sitting in our room surrounded by both our luggage and theirs. They indicated that they had been there for about 45 minutes while the room was being readied for them. The hotel management was called and again apologized for the confusion. However, the experience caused us considerable concern since our luggage had not been properly secured prior to having to board an international flight home. And, in this day and age where security is paramount, we were left with grave concerns prior to our departure.
Beautiful hotel - great locationfrom A TripAdvisor Member
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Top Local Tips for Paris
Paris If you travel by Eurostar get in the queue for a cab as quickly as possible! I stopped for a cigarette and it extended my wait for another three quarters of an hour for a taxi! Beware of pick-pockets at Gare du Nord (but you probably already know that).
Restaurants Since I have been about 50 times to Paris I can recommend La Fermette Marboeuf, Le Train Bleu, Bofingers Brasserie, Montparnasse 1900, Closerie des Lilas, Le Dome, Le Grand Cafe, Le Grande Colbert, Cafe de la Paix, La Coupole, Le Procope, Cafe Flo, the palace restaurants of Le Bristol, Les Ambassadors at Crillon, L'Espadon at the Ritz, Les Elysees, Le Meridien, the unforgettable luncheons on a summer's day at Pre Catalan and Grande Cascade in the gardens. I could go on forever. Always read all your guide books and plan your trip and go to places frequented by the famous artists of the past and I guess present and you'll never be disappointed by the glamour and the old history and the incredible cuisine at the really beautiful rooms. Always people watch at cafes on the sidewalk where the French sit for hours over a cup of coffee, Deux Magots, Cafe de Flore, La Rotonde, the terrace of Le Dome. Its not worth experimenting at some obscure bistro just enjoy the spirit of the real Paris.
Save time on Louvre tickets You can buy tickets in the metro station at the museum or in certain shops (Fnac, Carrefour, Continent, Leclerc, Auchan, Extrapole, Le Bon Marché, Printemps, Galeries Lafayette, BHV, Samaritaine and Virgin Mégastore). You can avoid long lines and you get priority in entrance too!
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The Diablo Valley College Marketing and Communications Office (marketing office) offers a wide variety of marketing and graphic design services to our college community. The following list includes most of the things that we do, but if you don't see something that you need included here, please don't hesitate to ask…if your project helps promote DVC to our community, then we are happy to support you in any way that makes sense (and as our time permits!) Just ask!
The Diablo Valley College Marketing and Communications Office promotes the college as a "brand." We represent DVC as a unique college that is distinguished from all others. This approach promotes greater recognition by the general public.
Standards for using the college name, logo, color palette, seal and other items that identify Diablo Valley College are essential in marketing and promoting programs and services. A consistent approach to using the college branding reinforces DVC's public image with the communities we serve.
The DVC Style and Logo Guidelines pertain to anything that is distributed to the internal or external community including (but not limited to): newsletters, brochures, information packets, advertising materials, handouts and flyers, web pages, social media pages, and reports. We also ask that you follow our guidelines when purchasing any commercial products or "give away" items displaying the college name. If you need help, please contact us.
The easiest way to ensure that you stay within our style guidelines is to bring your project to our office so our graphic designers can create it for you. But for those who would like to design your own flyer, poster, or brochure, the guidelines will help clarify the most frequently asked questions and challenges. Please bring any self-designed projects to the marketing office for final approval prior to production or publication.
Our graphic designers are happy to help you with the design and production of your promotions project. We also offer editorial support including proofing for style and readability and copy editing as needed. We do editorial, design and production work on a wide variety of products for many different promotional and communications uses.
The DVC catalog and schedule of classes for both Pleasant Hill and San Ramon Campus are coordinated, designed and published by the Marketing and Communications Office. The catalog is published in June with an addendum published in August. Our schedules are only published online and published in March (summer), April (fall), and November (spring).
The Marketing and Communications Office is committed to saving money, reaching more students, and taking a "greener" approach whenever possible, by examining our use of printed material and cutting back wherever possible. We are trying to reduce the number of schedules and catalogs that we print each year in favor of digital formats. We also communicate with the internal college community via email and the web and have eliminated printed newsletters and other internal communications. Digital communication support includes:
Our office is responsible for the overall content, navigation and visual design of the college website, while the IT department is responsible for the backend support and functionality of the site. Each department, program, service or administrative area on campus is responsible for the content of the individual pages that include information about their area, programs or service. The marketing office will offer editorial services and content consultation as requested (and as time permits), but the ultimate responsibility of the website belongs to all of us, not just marketing or IT.
Please let us know how we can help with your web pages. We offer the following support as time permits: (our web administrator time is very limited, but even if we cannot respond immediately, we still would like to know your concerns.)
The Marketing and Communications Office provides colorful DVC branded information packets that can be customized for your community outreach or campus events. Stop by the office any time to look through our selection of program brochures, student success stories, newsmakers stories, college fact sheet, and much more.
The Marketing and Communications Office processes orders for all college business
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The Marketing and Communication Office creates special reports, and college planning documents among many other publication needs that come up throughout the year.
The DVC Marketing and Communications Office is charged with the marketing and promotion of campus wide initiatives, however we are more than happy to offer consultation support as time permits.
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When an author comes to speak to his class in a rundown area of Providence, Houdini decides to make money by writing his own novel.
Rule #8 for Writing a Kids Novel: Try to include a few lists in your novel. Kids like lists.
Houdini is way more interesting than the kid the author wrote about.
Rule #6: You have to like your characters or the reader wont care about them. (How can I not like myself?)
Houdini chronicles his life as he and his friends start a leaf-raking business, befriend Old Man Jackson, a Vietnam War veteran with a seriously intimidating dog, and get even with the neighborhood bully, Angel. But its hard to find a way to write about his dad losing his job or his brother, Franklin, who is first reported missing in action in Iraq and then still seems to be missing when he comes home.
No matter what, Houdini and his friends rely on one another to figure out how to do the right thing. And Houdini discovers that writing and thinking about his friends and family lets him get to know them in completely new ways.
About the Author
Peter Johnson is the critically acclaimed author of several collections of poetry, short stories, and novels, including Miracles & Mortifications, winner of the James Laughlin Award, Eduardo & I, Pretty Happy!, Love Poems for the Millennium, Rants and Raves: Selected and New Prose Poems, Im a Man, and two young adult novels: Loserville and What Happened, a Paterson Prize winner that ALA Booklist called the most gorgeously written YA of 2007. Johnson is the recipient of two creative writing awards from the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts and a fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts. He teaches creative writing and childrens literature at Providence College in Rhode Island, where he lives with his wife, Genevieve, and two sons, Kurt and Lucas.
Praise for The Amazing Adventures of John Smith, Jr. AKA Houdini…
A middle-schooler writes a kids' novel; an author writes an engaging, amiable read-and, presto, a tale about a boy nicknamed Houdini turns out magical....By turns poignant and downright hilarious, Houdini's story/novel is delivered in a voice that's wonderfully authentic.
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Johnson (Loserville) delivers a strong contemporary urban novel with cross-gender appeal...Johnson offers solid insights into the varied well-drawn characters, and readers will appreciate Houdini's realization that "writing makes you think very hard about things."
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A bit grittier and more believably boylike than most contemporary first-person narratives, this novel has a lot ofheart as well. And while a narrator who makes lists is common enough, Houdini's are decidedly moreamusing than most.


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The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.
The Office of the President is pleased to announce the launch of the Fourteen for '14 initiative to enhance the Ripon College campus community. The President's Office will grant 14 different $1400 awards during the calendar year 2014. Proposals will be considered from any member of the current faculty, staff or student body. The goal is to enhance the quality of life at Ripon College.
Successful proposals will do the following:
- Serve the greater good of academic and campus life
- Benefit the greatest number of people at Ripon College
- Enhance the quality of life and reputation of Ripon College and the local community
(Funds will not be awarded for personal compensation.)
Past successful proposals have funded:
- Printing business cards for graduating seniors
- A guest lecture on contemporary anti-Semitism by the president of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation
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- Rally Around the World international fair
- Student and faculty travel to present at an academic conference on Shakespeare
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Please submit a one-page description of your proposal and a short detailed budget as to how you plan to use the $1400 award. Your proposal should include your name, position (or academic year if a student) at the college and full contact information.
The Fourteen for '14 initiative proposals should be submitted using the online form on the right side of this page. The application deadline is rolling, and the 14 awards will be given throughout the year.
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If you thought you heard thunder in Boone County on Wednesday morning, it might not have been thunder.
Florence firefighters responded to 9500 Sam Neace Dr. just before 9:30 a.m. for a report of an explosion and fire at Givaduan Flavors.
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Production on season 5 of Glee has officially begun, so now more than ever is when the cast has to come together to remember Cory Monteith, who passed away on July 13 of a legal combination of heroine and alcohol. And while tons of Cory's co-stars have released their own statements on his death and are remembering him in their own, personal ways, Fox just released this sweet, albeit short, video that they refer to as the "Cory Monteith Memorial Card" which highlights some of Cory, aka Finn Hudson's, most memorable moments on the show.
Photos: Lea Michele Steps Out For The First Time Since Cory Monteith's Death
Watch the video above to see the touching tribute, and be sure to tune into the episode honoring Cory's memory which will be the third episode of the season, and is scheduled to air in October. And speaking of the new episodes, Lea Michele has already started recording her songs for them, tweeting this touching message on Monday:
Couldn't have picked a more beautiful & perfect song to start the year with..🎶
— Lea Michele (@msleamichele) August 5, 2013
The first two episodes of season 5 are Beatles themed, according to People, but episode 3 will deal with Cory's death head-on and the writers plan on writing Finn off the show in a storyline centered around drug abuse. Seems fitting (and sad).
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ALPS rolled out four new ETFs tied to indexes from Goldman Sachs. Three of the ETFs track indexes comprising other ETFs; the indexes seek to capture the price momentum of certain targeted markets. The three funds and their expense ratio are:
- ALPS/GS Momentum Builder Growth Markets Equities and U.S. Treasuries Index ETF (NYSEArca: GSGO), 1.29 percent. It covers emerging markets and the U.S. Treasurys space.
- ALPS/GS Momentum Builder Multi-Asset Index ETF (NYSEArca: GSMA), 1.14 percent. It covers a broad range of asset classes.
- ALPS/GS Momentum Builder Asia ex-Japan Equities and U.S. Treasuries Index ETF (NYSEArca: GSAX), 1.22 percent. It covers Asian equities and the U.S. Treasurys market.
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FlexShares Debuts 3 Dividend ETFs
Northern Trust's FlexShares unit rolled out three ETFs that select their components based on dividend payouts and fundamental factors. The funds and their expense ratios are:
- FlexShares Quality Dividend Index Fund (NYSEArca: QDF), 0.37 percent after a 0.01 percent fee reimbursement.
- FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund (NYSEArca: QDEF), 0.37 percent
- FlexShares Quality Dividend Dynamic Index Fund (NYSEArca: QDYN), 0.37 percent
AdvisorShares Rolls Out Business-Cycle ETF
AdvisorShares debuted an actively managed ETF that invests in a range of asset classes as it seeks to outperform the market in all phases of the business cycle. The Pring Turner Business Cycle ETF (NYSEArca: DBIZ) will invest in equities, fixed-income and other exchange-traded products as it utilizes a strategy created by Martin Pring of Pring Turner Capital Group. The fund comes with an expense ratio of 1.62 percent.
PowerShares Closing 13 ETFs
Invesco PowerShares announced that it would be closing 13 of its ETFs. The funds, which all each have less than $16 million in assets, will cease trading on Feb. 26, with final liquidation set for Mar. 7. The list of funds includes:
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Saturday, October 18, 2008
The political season is ending, thank God.
I dislike politics, but I truly hate elections. The local, regional, and national candidates clutter my television set with constant half-truths and nastiness, send me slick mailers I don't read, and their people call constantly to insist I vote for their candidates or ask me questions for polls, which I generally decline to answer as it is none of their business. Two of my three sons support a presidential candidate I think is an empty suit, and they get mad at my glib responses to their entreaties designed to get me to vote for their candidate. My third son is an ex-Marine who was in Iraq and he'll probably vote with his father, but I'm sure of that. I explain to the other two that I am voting from the perspective of my life experience, and for someone I am more comfortable with. I also explain that if their candidate wins I don't think it's the end of the world, but more proof that elections have become simply another popularity contest where the issues and philosophies are secondary considerations at best.
My father passed away last October, and he never voted for a Republican in his life, and was very proud of that. He was a Yellow Dog Democrat who believed that members of his party were always the best choice for any office. I always vote for the candidate, Democrat or Republican, whom I believe will do what's in the best interest of my country, state, county or city. I will cross party lines for the individual whom I feel is best suited and who will move us intelligently into the future. I have been wrong before and I'm sure I'll be wrong again, but the idea of voting for someone just because they belong to my party is short-sighted and closed minded. I will never follow anyone holding any banner just because they can out-yell their opposition.
Because we are all flawed, politicians are also flawed, and we all know what it takes to be in a position to be nominated and elected, which is sobering and frightening at the same time. I think that whether Obama or McCain is elected what they can accomplish will be what the legislative branch allows to be done and that is also scary based on their past performance during our lifetime. Nobody believes that our congressmen and senators vote strictly (or even mostly) for what's in the best interests of their constituents, but for what their biggest contributors think is best for "them." Voters are only important because they keep them in office, and non-voters are merely shadow humans.
I'm proud of my liberal sons and I taught them to think for themselves and to vote their consciences. They are familiar with the issues, and know the records of the candidates, and will vote as informed individuals who pay attention. They are idealistic and believe their candidate will make the best president and make decisions on what he promised, which is an illusion I hate to ruin for them. I don't mind that because of them my vote will be wasted, because they will learn a lesson for themselves. I hope I'm proven wrong and the country will somehow heal and get better under the next administration.
I believe that it is not just my right, but my duty to vote, because our own young men and women have given their lives for my freedom––to preserve our right to vote and live free. All citizens, yes, even those completely ignorant of the issues who will vote for a smile, should go to the trouble to cast their votes so their voices can be heard. Politicians only respond to voters, and if you don't vote they could care less about you. Men who seem less qualified can and have become great leaders, and I always try to keep that in mind when someone I don't vote for are elected by the majority. I firmly believe that, though we may not agree on directions, we can all learn to live with the results, as long as we live in a free country and can face the future together. I respect the office of the presidency, as should we all, and I believe that men (and women) can become more than they are when lobbed headfirst into the crucible of that high office.
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Thanks, I needed that, John.ReplyDelete
I'm almost certain that I will not be happy on election day -- I'm calling it the American Idol-ing of politics -- but I do need to believe that our freedoms don't live or die with one candidate or one election.
Interesting blog, John. I've known a few Yellow Dog Democrats and some whatever-the-Republican-equivalent is. It still amazes me that they don't study the issues or consider the politician's personality or accomplishments before they vote. It's their party's representative or die!ReplyDelete
i agree with you about elections and politics. talking about politics is absolutely boring because it's like talking about the weather -- unless you're on the supreme court and can hijack an election as was done to bring 'w' into office.ReplyDelete
i'll cast my ballot, just to say i had my say. but let's call it like it is today. the popular vote is merely representative of the rabble's opinion.
even without the interference of the justices, there's a chasm - as you know - between what we - the rabble - vote for and what the electoral college puts in place.
as far as our votes go, we might just as well have lucius dig us up some worms and just go fishin'.
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Telltale Games has brought Marty McFly and Doc Brown into the year 2013 — Back to the Future: The Game is now available for iPhone!
The new universal app — Telltale's first to support iPhone 5's 16:9 display — is compatible for iPhone 4 devices and up, as well as iPad. Episode 1 (the new universal base app) is free for a limited time only, and Episodes 2-5 are now available in a multi-pack for just $9.99 as an introductory offer.
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One of the main gripes about
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However, it seems that said questions will be investigated in full in round two, with screenwriter Alex Kurtzman explaining how those issues will resonate in the sequel.
"It's interesting," says Kurtzman, "because the first movie asks all these questions and what I loved about it in so many ways is that it didn't answer them. Part of what we were drawn to and intrigued by was wanting to know the answers to a lot of those questions.
"The villains emerge from a lot of unanswered questions at the end of that movie and none of them are random at all, they are all tied together by a theme, an idea, and I think they come from our curiosity about what was going on in the life of Peter Parker and his parents."
The last thing we discovered about the pair was that Richard Parker's research prompted he and his wife to flee the city abruptly, but the details of that remain blurry. If we were to guess, we'd suggest that Oscorp and Norman Osborn will be heavily involved…
Directed by Webb and co-starring Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone and Jamie Foxx, The Amazing Spider-Man 2 will open in the UK on 18 April 2014.
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