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Meet Our Teachers
The Lord has truly blessed us with an amazing group of people around the Province to work with our school. All of our staff are strong, active Evangelical Christians with a passion for education outside of the box.
We have two classifications for our staff, Individualized and Online. The
teachers are those who work directly with our parents and children to
supervise and facilitate the BC Educational Program within the context of
the families homeschooling program. The Online
Teachers (though they will have Individualized responsibilities with students
that are Integrated)
work directly on a lesson by lesson basis with the students as they accomplish
the online curriculum. Learn more about them by reading below!
My name is Steve Bastian and I was born in Alberta and grew up on a small family farm. I was homeschooled from grade 7-12 and when I graduated, there were only 250 registered homeschoolers in the entire province of Alberta.. I then, went on to get my B.A. in Psychology and my B.Ed. from The Kings University College in Edmonton. After graduation I took a position of half normal classroom teaching and half special needs teacher/administration at a private Christian school before coming to HCOS. I am passionate about families and students having a say in their education and building the tools they need most in life. I am constantly reminded of things I learned being homeschooled that I wouldnt have learned being in the public system.
The most fun aspect of the teaching world is seeing students have the "light" come on when grasping a new concept. It is very rewarding to see both parents and students so excited when growth happens.
My passion is working with special needs students and finding "out of the box" ways to support their individual and unique learning methods.
I am really thankful for the opportunity to teach with Heritage Christian Online School. It's amazing the way the Lord puts things together! I'm also excited to get to know and build relationships with my new students and their families. I was born and raised in Saskatchewan. I graduated in 1992 with a B.Ed. from the University of Saskatchewan where I minored in Science and Social studies. I married my high school sweetheart; David, and we have five wonderful children. Our daughter is in third year (at Liberty University in Virginia) and our four sons (all home schoolers) live with us in Victoria. We lived in Calgary for 15 years where we were active in our local Church, school, hockey, skiing and other outdoor activities. We've had many adventures including living in Tampa, Florida for a year and with my husband's work we moved to beautiful Victoria. We've plugged into our new Church and are so thankful for the home schooling friends and families we've met already and can't wait to meet yours.
Predominately raised in Vancouver, I moved to Victoria ten years ago. After graduating from a Christian school I proceeded on a course of becoming a failed rock star and then entered the financial sector. Over time a general belief that I should return to school (as directed by the Lord, as all things are!) I entered postsecondary education in 2000, receiving a degree (with distinction for those who care!) in History in 2003 followed by my teaching certification in 2004. I am married and have three children.
Since graduating from The King's University College in Edmonton in 2001 I have taught in a variety of positions in Edmonton Christian Schools as well as at Powell River Christian School. I have also served for four years as principal of PRCS until I decided to go back into teaching part-time. I am excited to join up with HCOS for a number of reasons. I have a variety of educational passions that go beyond the traditional classroom. Myself and a business partner have developed "SurvivEd": a hands-on survival course that integrates a wide range of curricular outcomes with survival training on-site at my family farm. Also, on my farm I grow organic meat chickens, produce organic eggs, raise dairy/meat goats, and produce blueberries and long english cucumbers. As a farmer/teacher, I seek opportunities to integrate education with farming practices that support and promote a God-honouring response to His command to be stewards of creation. Their are great opportunities for young people to learn the value of growing food in the natural way that God intended as well as to develop the vast array of skills and practices that are needed to run a multi-faceted farm.
Hi! I live in North Saanich (Greater Victoria) with my husband Ryan and our three boys, Jeremy (5), Nathan (2), and baby Jaikin. After completing my Education degree at UVic, I taught as the French Specialist at Duncan Christian School. After our first child was born, I took some time off to enjoy motherhood and then was given the exciting opportunity of working for Heritage Christian Online School. The families I have worked with have been such an amazing inspiration to me and it is with great joy that I am now starting down the path of homeschooling my own children.
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and he will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3:5-6
Hello! My name is Trish Ensing and I am excited to be part of the Heritage Christian Online School family. My husband Duane and I have been blessed with 4 wonderful children: Jamesa, Liam, Dominique and Evan, and we live in Victoria. Prior to having children, I taught grade 5 and primary music in Nanaimo. Being able to stay home with my children during their preschool years has been a gift, and it is a privilege to continue to do so while resuming my teaching career with Heritage Christian. I look forward to getting to know and work with families, as together we strive to fulfil God's calling to disciple our children. My prayer for us all this year can be found in Ephesians 3:14-21. May God bless you richly this year!
Hello! My name is Rachael Freed and I am a new addition to the team at HCOS. I am recent graduate from Vancouver Island University where I completed my Bachelor of Education degree. I was homeschooled from kindergarten through grade twelve and am myself an HCOS graduate. I am thrilled to be re-entering the wonderful world of homeschooling, and am eager to begin working alongside homeschooling families. I feel truly blessed to have this opportunity.
"Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates." Deuteronomy 6: 5-9
Hello everyone. I have been a teacher in Christian education for ten years in Campbell River. Previously I worked in animation as a storyboard artist. I look forward to what I will learn from my own children as well as the families I will work with.
I'm an island girl, born and raised in Victoria. I've been married for 15 years and have three young children. After graduating from UVic, I taught part-time at a private Christian school until joining HCOS. I'm excited for the opportunity God has given me to learn and grow in this new environment.
Living in the Comox Valley, my wife and I raised two wonderful daughters. Five years ago I moved from the classroom to a DL program. The satisfaction of honing my technology skills were negated however by the loss of that vital teacher-student relationship. Incorporating virtual worlds into my teaching practice was the solution. HCOS administration, envisioning the possibilities, hired me to help develop an alternative program that supports a more creative, individualized learning community utilizing 21st century technologies. The best part? Sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ of course. Thanks HCOS.
I am very excited to be joining HCOS and the Special Education team! I have been working with children in a variety of educational and recreational roles since I was 14. More specifically, I have been teaching for the past 9 years in a variety of locations and roles from: grade 2/3 math, to 6-9 cooking and sewing, to grade 9 English. My latest passion has been the world of Learning Assistance and Special Education. I gained much of my knowledge through my role as Learning Support Teacher for four years at Comox Valley Christian School and a variety of courses such as (most recently): Severe Behaviour, FASD, Autism Community Training: Social Skills Meets Response to Intervention, Working with Educational Assistants and Paraprofessionals, and my Level B Psycho-educational Assessments Certification. I believe that God has given every child many gifts and talents and those can be used to strengthen a student's weaknesses. I am excited about the possibilities of home schooling for exceptional students as their schedule and programs can be flexible and fit the needs of the student specifically. I spend my days with my loving husband and our beautiful baby girl. I enjoy anything to do with the theatre (I love being on stage!), with my passion being dance and my latest obsessions: participating in local musical theatre productions, and pilates. As a family, we like to: attend our Sunday church service (where I belt my heart out during worship or am busy teaching kids church), bike and hike, travel, and spend time with family and our church family. I am feeling very blessed for this opportunity and look forward to the steep learning curve ahead that is home schooling!
Hi, my name is Rick Janzen and I am happy to be a part of the Heritage Christian Online School team. My claim to fame is that Janet Rainbow and I have known each other for about seventeen years. We first met when I got my teaching job at Campbell River Christian School. After ten years there I went on to serve as principal at Comox Valley Christian School for five years. I love working and playing in the outdoors and helping kids make the connection between what they experience and how God provides. I live in Black Creek on Vancouver Island with my wife, Judy and our kids Jesse and Erin.
I was born in Kamloops, but our family moved to Japan when I was two. Other than a year in Calgary when I was in grade seven, I lived in Japan until I was eighteen, when I returned to B.C. to attend Trinity Western University in Langley. After meeting my future wife, Lis (also an HCOS teacher), and obtaining my B.A. in psychology, I started my career working with marginalized teens in a treatment centre in Burnaby. I completed another major in English and became a teacher in 1996, the same year our daughter was born and we moved to Japan for three years. While there, I taught in a private Japanese girls' high school during the week and performed weddings (a long story) on weekends, and Lis gave birth to our son. We returned to Langley and I took a job in the public system and we built a house. I don't think anyone was as surprised as we were when we found ourselves in Japan a few months later. I returned to both of my former jobs, but soon began work in the Christian school that I had graduated from. Seven years later, we returned to Canada so I could complete my masters in educational leadership, and realized a long-time dream of moving to Victoria. I am an avid fisher and writer. Lis and I are confident of God's leading in bringing us to HCOS and I am excited to see what lies ahead.
Hi everyone, I am looking forward to working with you at Heritage Christian Online School. My name is Lis , pronounced like "lease". I graduated with a BA in Psychology from Trinity Western University and a BED from University of British Columbia. I live in Victoria with my husband, Calvin, and my two children, Danae and Makenan. We just moved here two years ago. Prior to that we had the privilege of living in Japan for ten years. Both my husband and I worked at Christian Academy in Japan (CAJ - an accredited Christian international school that supported over three hundred home schooled children). My last assignment in Japan was teaching kindergarten, but I taught four years at the primary level and one year at the intermediate level while there. I also taught ESL to high school and kindergarten students in the Japanese private school system. In B.C., I have two years of experience teaching a variety of subjects at the elementary level (primarily third grade) in the Langley school district. Prior to becoming a classroom teacher, I worked as a Teacher Assistant in a classroom for children with special needs.
My husband grew up in Japan (as a missionary kid) and graduated from CAJ and both of our children grew up attending there as well. Over the last two years, I have been working as both a Teacher On Call and a Special Education Assistant On Call at various private schools. I enjoy spending time with friends and family, going for walks, reading, singing on our church worship team, and card making. I look forward to seeing how God does His work at HCOS and it is my prayer that God will use me to make a positive contribution.
Hello! My name is Carolyn Jones and I have been very blessed in working with HCOS. I live on Vancouver Island with my husband, our son and our daughter and we love living near the ocean. As a family we are involved in a variety of sports including hockey, lacrosse, swimming, and running. We have a large dog that needs to be walked everyday as well! I enjoy playing the piano, photography and being Mom. I look forward to meeting you and being a support for you in the important role of educating your child(ren). God Bless!
Hello. My name is Sandy Lockhart. I live in Victoria, BC with my husband Tim and our four children. I am blessed to be a part of an online school and a community of educators that promote academic excellence, trust parents to hear clearly from Holy Spirit, value the development of the whole person and grant freedom to disciple our children's hearts through identifying their gifting and callings. What an honour to be trusted by our Heavenly Father to raise up our children in the way they should go and to live in a nation that allows us the freedom to do so. I rest in the promise, "All your children will be taught by the LORD, and great will be their peace." Isaiah 54:13
I was born and raised in Victoria, BC and taught primary grades for many years with the Toronto District School Board before moving back to Vancouver Island two years ago with my husband and three young children, Evelyn, Samuel and Rose. I am now homeschooling my oldest child and look forward to the homeschooling journey with our other children. I enjoy running, biking, camping with my family and tickling the sillies out of my children.
Many years ago, I began a journey with my daughters into the world of home-schooling. There are several things in my life I have done that I would not trade anything for the richness of the experience. One of them is the time I had with my daughters while home-schooling them for many years. When that the time came to a close, I realized my passion in life was to continue to teach, so I went back to university. Now, 5 years later, I have the amazing privilege to come back into the world that was home to me for many years. I feel so truly blessed to be able to support home-schooling families to reach their goals. I made a comment to a family in my first few weeks as an HCOS teacher, that while I was a newbie, I felt like an oldie in more ways than one. I am starting a new career in the 2nd half of my life, but I am where I have felt more at home than at any other time in my journey. I am so excited to be a part of students' and families' lives, to bring encouragement, and to celebrate the joy of learning.
What a blessing and privilege it is to support you with your home schooling. I adore being a part of a dynamic team of DL teachers, using the best technology to provide a solid foundation of Christian values and education. I look forward to working with you and your family as God leads us throughout the school year.
If someone would have told me that I would be an online school teacher when I was in university I would never have dreamed it possible. And yet, here I am, not only helping you but also my own children. God has such an eloquent plan for us all.
One of the best parts about my job is that I am able to enjoy the flexibility of working and teaching from home while being a SAHM to my two children. I live on Vancouver Island, with my husband Stephen, son Andrew , daughter Olivia and grandmother Grace. I enjoy photography, reading, boating, kayaking, hiking, camping, papercrafts and gardening.
It is an absolute privilege to be teaching for HCOS again this year. In the 5 years that I have been teaching for this school, God has been developing in me a growing passion for home education-- my own kids and I are having a great time learning together at home, although most days I'm sure I'm learning more than they are!
My husband, our two primary-aged children and I make our home on Vancouver Island where we enjoy a full life of hiking, swimming, riding, running, climbing, laughing, camping, playing, and loving God!
Hi everyone,
As a short introduction, I try to love Jesus, my beautiful wife, Lydia, and our 3 kids. Some days, I do ok at that.
I am a big reader, which led me to earn a degree in English Literature, and am a big fan of working with teenagers and encouraging them to love Jesus, which led me to earn a teaching degree. I really enjoy trying to live life to the fullest, as Jesus said that was what He came to offer us (John 10:10), and that journey has led me to work as a teacher, an urban missionary, a photographer, kayak guide, and serve as a husband and father. Some of my fondest memories include my wife and kids, conversations with friends who I am blessed to walk through life with, making tea on a mountain top, or roughing it on the mission field in Tijuana or Haiti.
I try to live a simple life, and love Jesus, which is easier to write than to live. I am still working on that. Teaching with HCOS is a gift, and I am enjoying that journey, and the great staff and students I get to rub shoulders with. Thank you for helping make my job what it is!
From One Island to Another, I moved to Parksville on Vancouver Island from Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. After receiving my Education degree with a major in Sociology, I spent some years as Director for two different private Kindergarten Centers. Following my cross-Canada move, I taught on-call for a few years while focusing on my husband's new career and my two young children. Soon, the opportunity came to teach Core French to grades 5-12 students at a Christian School. Although it was an incredibly rewarding experience, since coming to work with the staff and families at HCOS I feel as if I have found my "teacher home".
In my personal time, I enjoy hiking, caving, reading, and trying to catch a few dates with my husband once in a while. My passion has always been to inspire children to use their individual gifts and styles to learn. Working with HCOS gives me the opportunity to support families with their individual gifts and styles while allowing them to express their faith-driven learning.
I have been an island girl for four years and love living in Black Creek. Brian and I chose to home school our boys so we could have more family time together. He works away two weeks of each month and if there is local work Brian takes the trailer and we visit him with our mobile school! We have three sons and were blessed this spring with a daughter. Our home is full of laughter and tears, LEGO and now pink dresses; it could always be cleaner but we are too busy embracing the everyday moments of family life! This will be my second year working with the wonderful staff and families of Heritage Christian Online School. I look forward to supporting and serving my homeschooled families, and contributing to the richness of their family life.
I am richly blessed to serve within a community of believers, striving through God's grace, to raise up a new generation of Christian disciples. I believe parents are given the awe-inspiring privilege to share their life in Christ with their children. Parents are ultimately commissioned and gifted to "train up" their children in the way they should go. My vision is for each child to discover and develop his or her gifts in service and relation to Christ. After eleven years of homeschooling my children and six years of supporting homeschool families and teachers I am a firm believer that ones purpose and calling in Christ brings true peace, happiness, and fulfillment.
I really cannot express how incredibly privileged I am to work with Heritage as a support teacher, (especially since I am able to work with my wonderful husband, Elliott Russell.) I am passionate about working with homeschool families and really enjoy all of the HCOS staff! I feel so blessed to have position with a primary goal of discipling this generation to promote the kingdom of God.
I grew up on a farm in Alberta, where I was homeschooled with a large family, from kindergarten until high school graduation this led to my desire to work with homeschool families as a teacher. After graduating from the University of Alberta and teaching for a year in the Edmonton Public School system. In 2010 Elliott and I moved to Vancouver Island and began working with HCOS. My interests include my family--husband & daughter, outdoor activity, art, my dog, and my job. :-)
It is a great honour to be apart of Heritage Christian Online School and participate in their vision. Nothing is more important or pressing then the Gospel of Christ, for which we are obligated and privileged to proclaim. My formal education was at the University of Alberta, where I obtain a B.Ed with a Special Education minor. Prior to my HCOS employment, I primarily worked in crisis counseling and corrections. My personal interests are: Theology, My wife and child, Psychology, Art and long walks on the beach.
I'm so grateful to see the goodness of the Lord in the DL program at Heritage Online School. I've come to HCOS with a desire to use my education background to be a help to the homeschool community. In addition to kids, I'm interested in cooking, gardening and being outdoors.
Born and raised in Alberta, my family and I moved to the 'Jewel of the Island' in 2007. My husband, Wesley and I have two daughters, Samantha (6) and Rachel (5). I have been at home for the last 7 years with our two daughters and Wesley is an electrical contractor. My eldest daughter, Samantha completed kindergarten in Public school in June 2013 and the Lord brought our family to home schooling for next year. I will home school both girls in kindergarten and grade one. I am extremely excited for this next adventure and look forward to assisting and supporting other home school families on this journey! I offer a variety of skills and experience in my teaching career and my role as a mother that I feel will enhance and enrich my abilities as a teacher!
Hi! I have been working for HCOS since 2005. It has been a wonderful journey of learning. When I started with HCOS I was a new parent (one year old at the time) and have learned much as a parent and as a teacher through this journey. I now have a second child who is constantly reminding me that no two children are created the same. HCOS is an amazing community to be involved with. I have the pleasure of working in my hometown, Campbell River, with homeschool families who have become great friends, am able to work at home, and have the privilege of working with fabulous teachers all over the province. I am blessed to be part of this community.
I'm excited to be working as an individual teacher for friends and family here on Vancouver Island, as an advocate for gifted students and as the Administrator of the Learning Services program. My background as an educator started in Ontario with an Masters of Science in Secondary Education from Niagara University, although my first teaching job was in BC as a Montessori kindergarten directress (s-t-r-e-t-c-h). In my twenties I travelled to a number of international schools - in the Middle East, Africa, the Caribbean - teaching PreK to grade 12. I eventually came back to BC to complete a Masters in Leadership from Trinity Western. For the past several years my work has been more administrative, mainly as a Project Manager for a local non-profit Farm and therapeutic community.
I'm happy to be back in the world of education with fellow Life-Learners. I've always felt more was learned out of school than in it and feel in good company here. I have 5 nieces and nephews, some of whom I have the privilege of living with. I believe ...in many things, but the top two that come to mind right now are that canoeing is the perfect way to spend a morning and that God is good - all the time.


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B. J. Upton
B. J. Upton | |||
Upton with the Atlanta Braves
Atlanta Braves – No. 2
Center fielder | |||
Born: Norfolk, Virginia |
August 21, 1984 |||
MLB debut
August 2, 2004 for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays | |||
Career statistics
(through 2014 season) |
Batting average | .243 | ||
Hits | 1,090 | ||
Home runs | 139 | ||
Run batted in | 508 | ||
Stolen bases | 264 | ||
Career highlights and awards
Melvin Emanuel "B. J." Upton (born August 21, 1984) is an American professional baseball center fielder with the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Upton's brother, Justin Upton, also plays in Major League Baseball, with the San Diego Padres. B.J. and Justin are the only two brothers in MLB history to be selected in the number one and two slot of the draft (in separate years). The Upton brothers are also the first brothers to make it into the 20–20 Club (both have hit 20 home runs and have 20 stolen bases in a season).
High school[edit]
Upton is a graduate of Greenbrier Christian Academy.[1]
As a member of the 2001 Team USA Junior National team, Upton batted .462 (12-for-26) in nine games. The team went 9–2 and won the Silver Medal in Cuba that year. In 2002, Upton was named a first-team All-American by Baseball America, batting .641 (50-for-78) with 11 doubles, 4 triples, 11 home runs, and 32 RBIs during his senior year at Greenbrier.[2]
Before high school, Upton also played in the same little league as several other current Major League players including Mark Reynolds, David Wright, and Ryan Zimmerman.
Minor leagues[edit]
Upton was drafted second overall in the 2002 Major League Baseball Draft by Tampa Bay out of Greenbrier Christian Academy in Chesapeake, Virginia. He was widely considered a very polished prospect able to hit for both power and average.
Upton was ranked as the # 21 prospect in baseball before the 2003 season by Baseball America, and as the # 2 prospect a year later in 2004.[3] In both 2004 and 2005, Upton was the starting shortstop in the All-Star Futures Game. In 2003, Upton committed 56 errors, leading the minor leagues.
Major leagues[edit]
Tampa Bay Rays (2004 – 2012)[edit]
He made his major league debut on August 2, 2004, becoming the youngest Ray ever and the youngest player in the major leagues in 2004. In that game against the Boston Red Sox, he went 1–3 with a walk, with his hit being a seventh-inning single. His younger brother, Justin, was taken with the top overall choice of the 2005 Major League Baseball Draft, making them the highest-drafted siblings of all time.[4] In 2004 he started 16 games at shortstop, 11 at third base, and 1 in left field.[5] In 2006, he had 48 starts, all at third base.[5]
In 2007, Upton emerged from spring training as the Rays' starting second baseman. On June 8, Upton was forced to leave a game against the Florida Marlins early due to a strained left quadriceps.[6] The injury forced him out of action until July 13. Before the injury, he was batting .320/.396/.545 with 9 home runs. Starting 48 games at second base in 2007, he committed 12 errors, fifth in the league for the year.[5] Although he played mostly second base until the injury, Upton became the team's starting center fielder upon returning.
In 2007, he had 24 home runs, and was 22 out of 30 in stolen base attempts. He was one of only 6 batters in the AL to have at least 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases, along with Alex Rodriguez, Gary Sheffield, Ian Kinsler, Grady Sizemore, and Curtis Granderson.
In 2008, he was part of the American League Champion Tampa Bay Rays, hitting .273 with just nine home runs and 44 stolen bases (second in the AL; while he led the AL in times caught stealing, with 16).[7] However, he would become one of the team's post-season heroes, as he hit 7 home runs in the three post-season series' Tampa Bay played in.
During the 2008 ALDS against the Chicago White Sox, Upton hit three home runs and drove in four runs. Against the Boston Red Sox in the 2008 ALCS he hit four home runs and drove in 11. In game 5 of the World Series, Upton stole second base and scored a crucial game tying run moments before the game was suspended due to torrential rain. It resumed two nights later and the Rays lost the World Series to the Philadelphia Phillies, 4 games to 1.
He became the first player of the Tampa Bay Rays to hit for the cycle, doing so on October 2, 2009.[8] In 2009, he batted .241, his 42 stolen bases were third in the league (as he was caught a third-most 14 times), and his 152 strikeouts were fifth in the AL.[5]
In 2010, he batted .237, his 164 strikeouts were 2nd in the American League, and his 42 steals were 5th.[5]
In April 2011, The Boston Globe reported that two evaluators in major league baseball opined that the Rays may explore a trade for Upton.[9]
On September 11, 2011, Upton hit his first grand slam in a game against the Boston Red Sox.[10]
On August 3, 2012, B.J. Upton hit his 100th career home run. His brother, Justin Upton would hit his 100th career home run the same day.[11]
On September 9, 2012, Upton hit his first 3 home run game in a game against the Texas Rangers.[12]
In the final game of the 2012 season, Upton hit a base hit into left and was taken out of the game for his final appearance for the Rays.[13]
Atlanta Braves[edit]
During the 2012-2013 offseason, Upton entered free agency where he signed a 5-year, $75.25 million contract with the Atlanta Braves. This contract was the largest free agent contract ever by the Braves, surpassing the 15 million dollar-a-year deal they inked with starting pitcher Derek Lowe in the offseason before the 2009 season.[14] He was introduced as a member of the club during his press conference on November 29, 2012.
He and his brother hit back to back home runs on April 23, 2013 against the Colorado Rockies, which was the first time brothers hit back to back home runs since 1938.[15]
Upton's offensive output suffered in 2013. He batted just .184 with 26 RBI in 126 games, and had the second-highest strikeout rate among hitters with at least 400 plate appearances.[16] Baseball Reference put his offensive value at −1.3 wins above replacement.[17]
On April 26, 2014, Upton recorded his 1000th career hit in a game against the Cincinnati Reds on an infield single that deflected off the glove of Reds pitcher Mike Leake, who attempted to make a play on the ball.[18]
On August 8, B.J. Upton and Justin Upton homered in the same game for the fifth time, setting a new Major League record for brothers. The Uptons previously shared the record for homering in the same game on four occasions with Vladimir and Wilton Guerrero and Jason and Jeremy Giambi.[19]
During the 2008 season, Upton was twice disciplined by Rays manager Joe Maddon for lack of hustle. On August 6, Upton was held out of the lineup for failing to run out a ground ball the night before.[20] On August 15, Upton was benched in the sixth inning for not running out a double play ball. He was replaced by Justin Ruggiano. A few days later, Upton hit a ball to left field that bounced off the wall. From the crack of the bat, Upton reacted to it as a home run, dropping the bat and casually jogging down the first base line. He then tried to stretch it into a double and was thrown out by the left fielder. He was not benched for this incident, however. Joe Maddon was interviewed and called it "just a mental mistake".[21]
During the Rays' June 27, 2010 home game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Upton loafed after a ball hit by Rusty Ryal into left-center field, allowing a double to become a triple.[22] At the end of that half inning, Evan Longoria approached Upton in the dugout, obviously to mention his displeasure with Upton's effort. Upton immediately became irate at the criticism and argued face-to-face with Longoria, repeatedly pointing a finger in his face, until Longoria walked away while Rays player Willy Aybar grabbed Upton by the waist and took him away from the scene.
See also[edit]
- ^ Viera, Mark. "Upton Was Part of Big Talent Base". The Washington Post. Retrieved February 11, 2009.
- ^ "B.J. Upton: Biography and Career Highlights". MLB.Com. Retrieved October 21, 2008.
in Authors list (help) - ^ "All-Time Top 100 Prospects". Baseball America. February 27, 2007.
- ^ "Upton brothers look to reverse trend". ESPN.com. April 12, 2007.
- ^ a b c d e "B.J. Upton Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2013-09-28.
- ^ "Upton, Navarro leave with injuries". MLB.com. June 9, 2007.
- ^ "B.J. Upton Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 30 April 2011. Retrieved April 25, 2011.
- ^ "In which Sam Fuld misses the cycle, but captures our hearts | Off the Bench". Offthebench.nbcsports.com. 2011-04-13. Retrieved 2013-09-28.
- ^ "Selig-McCourt battle could get ugly in LA". boston.com. Retrieved April 25, 2011.[dead link]
- ^ "September 11, 2011 Boston Red Sox at Tampa Bay Rays Box Score and Play by Play". Baseball-Reference.com. 2011-09-11. Retrieved 2013-09-28.
- ^ "Brothers Justin and B.J. Upton hit 100th career home runs less than an hour apart | MLB.com: News". Mlb.mlb.com. 2013-05-24. Retrieved 2013-09-28.
- ^ Associated Press (September 9, 2012). "3 Homers by Upton Keep Rays Near Yanks". The New York Times. Retrieved March 14, 2014.
- ^ "October 3, 2012 Baltimore Orioles at Tampa Bay Rays Play by Play and Box Score". Baseball-Reference.com. 2012-10-03. Retrieved 2013-09-28.
- ^ "B.J. Upton, Braves Finalize $75.25M, 5-Year Contract". Huffington Post. November 29, 2012.
- ^ Corcoran, Cliff (2013-04-24). "Video: B.J. Upton, Justin Upton hit back-to-back home runs vs. Rockies". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 2013-09-28.
- ^ "Major League Leaderboards » 2013 » Batters » Dashboard | FanGraphs Baseball". Fangraphs. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
- ^ "B.J. Upton Statistics and History - Baseball-Reference.com". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
- ^ "Rookie David Hale allows 2 hits in 8 innings as Braves shut down Reds". ESPN.com. Associated Press. April 26, 2014. Retrieved June 25, 2014.
- ^ Morgan, Joe (August 9, 2014). "Uptons go deep, set sibling home run record". MLB.com. Retrieved August 9, 2014.
- ^ "Upton out of lineup for lack of hustle". MLB.com. August 6, 2008.
- ^ "Upton benched for lack of hustle". MLB.com. August 16, 2008.
- ^ "Evan Longoria and BJ Upton Nearly Fight in Tampa Bay Rays' Dugout Video". The Big Lead. June 27, 2010. Retrieved April 13, 2011.
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We've come a long way since the days of playing Space Invaders at the arcade, or gathering your family around the television to have a game on the ever-addictive and simple Pong. Yep, video games and the gamers who game on them have seriously evolved – to the point now where there are genuine calls to include eSports – that is, professional competitive gaming – in the Olympics.
Ok, that might be a bit of a lofty goal, but when there's a $1 million at stake for winning a few games of military shooter Call of Duty you can see that video gaming now is serious business. That's why Amazon bought out Twitch, which allows players to live-stream their gaming to viewers around the world.
If you're looking to become a proper hard-core gamer though it requires more than just a love of video games. Heck, even people who play shabby mobile games have that! Yep, you're gonna need a decent hub to play. And that means getting your hands on the latest Xbox One or PS4 and then shelling for…
A Decent Sound System
Some gamers dig on having a surround sound set-up. But for complete immersion, it's recommended that you get gaming headphones like the ones produced by Turtle Beach. You needn't get the most expensive ones, of course. You can pick up an entry-level headset for around £60. And if you're looking to totally lose yourself in whatever game you're playing, this is the way to go.
A Great Gaming Chair
Since you're going to be sat on your keister for a while, as a hard-core gamer it's worth investing in a genuine gaming chair. There are plenty of different types out there, made by different manufacturers, so do your research and see which suits you and which is within your budget. There are a few companies, like Boys Stuff, who stock them online, so you won't have to feel like a middle-aged couple wandering aimlessly around Ikea – you can pick your furniture on a website and have it delivered straight to your door.
An Awesome TV
Of course, without a TV you're not gonna get much gaming done. And it doesn't have to cost the Earth – or even a fraction of that – to get your gaming mitts on a television that's up to the job. If you're not feeling flush enough to get a brand-new television, or just have a pathological dislike towards places like Currys then there are alternatives. Companies like Cheap TVs stock graded televisions which are new but come in damaged boxes, and they have the same guarantees too.
So, gamer-face, reckon you've got what it takes to become a hard-core player? Fancy proving your mettle in the big leagues? Then boot up that console and press start!
If there's one thing that you can count on when it comes to technology and media, it's that nothing ever remains static for very long. New developments are constantly being churned out, and someone who may once have looked proudly at their widescreen LED TV now looks in envy at the latest curved 4K monster that is being advertised in the news today. We always want to be up-to-date with media, but it seems like we're constantly a step or two behind the times.
Updating Media
This is hardly a new thing though, as media and technology has been forging onwards at an impressive rate of knots for years, leaving a trail of sadly obsolete formats in its wake. For those of us who've been around for a good while, it's very tempting to look within our cupboards, see the clutter of VHS tapes, cassette tapes, records and the like, and despair that they'll ever see use again. We reckon that we need a really good clear out, but can't bring ourselves to get rid of the happy memories. What's often overlooked, though, is that many of these media types can be updated.
Records to CD
Perhaps the most beloved obsolete media type is the record. Those of us who are entwined in the world of downloads and MP3s can still appreciate the beauty of a vinyl record, and that fact is demonstrated by the amount of people who still collect records en masse. Actually though, even those of us who just purchased them way back in the day can still get something out of them if we look into converting them. It's not as finicky as many people seem to believe, and you can even perform the conversion entirely without a computer using devices from companies like ION.
Film to DVD
Another still popular obsolete media type is cine film. How many digital photographers and the like have you heard bemoaning the loss of film over the years, waxing lyrical over the purity and clarity of a photo that's been taken using an old-fashioned film camera? We're guessing that there'll be a fair few, but film reels can still be pretty readily converted onto disc by services like Cine 2 DVD Transfers if you want them to be. In this way, the film footage of some precious memory in your past doesn't have to be gathering dust pointlessly as a sort of 'heirloom', as the images can 'live again'.
And More…
When you start looking into it, a huge amount of old media and technology types can be updated with far less hassle than you might think. VHS can be updated to be brought into line with DVDs, floppy disc data can be transferred onto CDs and more; the list is practically endless. Of course, with the DVD now giving way to the Blu-ray, CDs fighting a seemingly fruitless rearguard action against downloads, and more new formats than we can keep up with being released every year, it's only a matter of time before the media of today is being looked on as obsolete too. We're betting there'll always be ways to update though, so don't throw out your prized memories needlessly.
We live in a world where a great deal of the information imparted to us on a daily basis comes via a device with a screen. From Smartphones, to computers, to TVs and tablets, a good deal of our time is spent in front of some form of screen. Advances in screen capabilities have been frequent and widely covered over a number of recent years that have seen the rise of touch screen technology and high definition capabilities (amongst other things), and there always seems to be new ways for us to view the world just around the corner.
Surround Video is one of the latest technologies that is being used by a variety of websites and social media channels. If the idea of Surround Video means nothing to you, don't worry. Check out the Surround Video homepage to both learn more, and also view a selection of videos which allow you to view the video content from any angle that you want. Surround Video has made it easy to incorporate a 360° video into a variety of environments, and many video applications and camera lenses are beginning to make use of the new technology.
Television will probably always remain the premium method of viewing visual content, but many TV users also often use a second device with a screen at the same time as they are watching their favourite programs, so Surround Video need not be a fleeting trend that has no relevance to the UKs TV audiences. In fact Surround Video is also beginning to be taken notice of by more and more TV related companies, so it is well on the way to achieving even more widespread integration. You can visit the BBC website to view a short article on the subject that also links to an iPlayer feature dealing with how broadcasters are incorporating new technology into their designs.
You may not yet be able to purchase a Surround Video capable TV, but that doesn't mean that you can't still enjoy quality television right now. The amount of TV suppliers out there can make choosing a new TV a slightly bewildering experience, so it makes sense to choose a supplier that offers you both high quality graded televisions as well as low prices. Electronic World is one great option to consider using if you're looking for cheap graded TVs. With a massive selection of TVs available, they're sure to have something that will suit your needs, and your pocket.
Technology continues to show no signs of resting on its laurels. If you're feeling overwhelmed, checking various internet websites, such as CNET will allow you to keep up to date with the latest news in the world of technology. With new advances and features being developed every day, you'll have to move fast in order to avoid being left behind.
The recession has left an enormous number of commercial business sectors and consumer markets struggling to perform to expected standards. However, according to a recent report one such industry may have taken a step towards more positive times. News from within the consumer electronics market has shown that the number of consumers intending to purchase a HDTV has reached its highest figure for the last 3 years. More than 23% of the people surveyed expressed their intentions to buy a HDTV during the course of the following year, an increase of more than 5% when compared to Q4 in 2012. You can read the full report by visiting the Advanced Television website.
Many consumers still continue to find the difference between Standard Definition, HD Ready and Full HD TVs difficult to categorise. There is much to say on this topic, but in brief the basic differences mean that full HD TVs offer a much greater quality of picture when compared to a lower resolution Standard Definition model. HD Ready TVs sit somewhere between the two, offering a screen that is not Full HD, but that is still capable of displaying images from Full HD sources. If you want a more detailed discussion of the differences, you can find a useful article on the Gadget website that offers more in depth information.
For those wishing to enjoy high quality TV on a limited budget, HD Ready TVs are a great choice of model, as they offer the same amount of visual enjoyment on all but the largest of screens. The Philips 26PFL5522D is one option worth considering if you're looking for a HD Ready TV. Boasting a flicker free screen, an integrated digital tuner and high quality surround sound, it is also currently retailing for £190 less than normal on the Cheap LCD TV website. Cheap LCD TV offers a massive selection of TV options at bargain prices, meaning that whatever your preferred type of TV, you can be certain of finding something that will suit your needs.
With more consumers than ever looking ready to upgrade their televisions, the future is looking brighter for manufacturers of consumer electronics. With even more TV options, such as 4KTV, set to become more widespread over the next few years, the fact that more people appear willing to invest in the latest gadgets is a welcome bit of good news to an industry that has endured a very challenging few years.
Being able to deliver a good presentation is an acquired skill, and one which is often honed by years of practicing. For many, the thought of standing up in front of an audience and articulating your thought is an uncomfortable idea. For such people, adhering to a strict set of reliable guidelines can often be highly beneficial.
Rehearsing your presentations is a key practice when preparing for a talk. It can help you to iron out any inconsistencies before the actual event, as well as helping you to identify any potential tripping points. Working hard to not overload your audience is also important, along with avoiding lengthy intervals where you simply repeat what you have already written on your slides. There are many detailed resources on the internet designed to help you get the most out of a presentation by avoiding such key errors. Visiting presentations.catalysis.nl/presentations/presentation.php will allow you to read a great article on oral presentation skills. It covers a variety of presentation tips, as well as analysing how the average attention curve of an audience can fluctuate during your talk.
A successful presentation also depends on your equipment. For someone who regularly delivers presentations, having access to an LCD projector is a fundamental part of life. You're often served best by providing your own equipment, as at least you have more control over its maintenance. Check out www.isource.com/2013/07/03/the-kickstand-a-portable-hd-projector-on-kickstarter to find out about one proposed project called the Kickstand which, if successful, looks set to fix some of the weight and brightness issues which currently plague many portable projectors.
Until projects such as the Kickstand hit the shelves though, many portable projectors that are transported from place to place still suffer from various problems. Discount AV Direct is one company that is worth considering if you're looking to get hold of a projector. With unmatched market prices, they are a great choice if you don't want to spend too much on a projector that is going to be regularly subjected to the rigours of travel. Good value also doesn't have to mean poor quality, so all Discount AV Direct products come with a 12 month return to base warranty. You can visit www.discountavdirect.co.uk/projectors_22_c to browse through the projector options that are available to you.
Not everyone is a natural when it comes to presenting, and so for some it can often be a cause of considerable anxiety. However by taking on board the right advice and making sure you have access to reliable equipment, you can definitely make sure that you give yourself the best possible chance of success.
Shooting your own short film is its own reward in many senses. Sitting around watching the film for the first time with the whole crew can be a pretty magical moment when you realise that, yes, you've done it! If you thought raising the funds to get the film made was a challenge, then you should be at least partly prepared for the next task: getting other people to watch it. Here's a few ideas for things to do.
First of All…
… Get plenty of copies. You're going to need to send this film to a lot of different people before you start getting noticed. Try a professional DVD Duplication company like VDC, www.vdcgroup.co.uk/DVDDuplication.aspx. Whatever the number of copies you were considering, it's probably a good idea to double it. Buy a lot of stamps too. Keep the disc itself simple. Don't overcomplicate matters with menus within menus and long streams of viewing options. Think of it as though you're applying for a job, the layout of your CV should be clear and simple to allow for the content to shine through.
Set up a screening in your hometown and make an event out of it. Invite other local filmmakers to attend and share their projects. Make a feedback wall and take on-board people's reviews. You might not want to change your current work but this will definitely help you with future projects. It's also a great way of learning how to sell your film. You might discover that people's interpretation is different from your intention – this is a great selling point to include in your submissions to other events as it shows that there is a complexity and ambiguity to your work.
Vimeo This
From the local screening, you might be able to conduct a self-appraisal. What stage do you think you are at? Is your work as accomplished as you expected or are you still learning? Vimeo is an incredible platform for video artists. It might be a good idea to make a profile there and share the film with their vast online community. You can generate quite a following by watching and commenting on others' work: people tend to reciprocate. If you get featured by Vimeo as a staff pick, then you can expect a lot of traffic. The community tend to be keen to share tips and techniques and technical information so you can learn a lot there: use it wisely!
There are so many short film festivals throughout the UK and abroad. You can apply to as many as you like but be careful to note whether they stipulate if they want original submissions only. This means that if your video gets accepted somewhere, you may have to pull it out of other festivals. A great tip is to look for festivals both by location and by theme. For example, there are lots of London film festivals like this one: London Short Film Festival (www.shortfilms.org.uk) and the Edinburgh Short Film Festival (www.edinburghshortfilmfestival.co.uk) is also running at the moment. There are also dedicated festivals like the UK Green Film Festival (www.ukgreenfilmfestival.org) for films about environmentalism and Sheffield Doc/Fest (www.sheffdocfest.com) for documentaries.
Don't be shy! Shout about it! It took a lot for you to get your film made and you have to keep believing in it. It would be such a pity for you to go to all that effort and then fail to market yourself appropriately. Remember, you might not get exactly where you want to be straight away but everything you do is an opportunity for you to learn something new. Even if your film is rejected, you might gain some valuable feedback for your next film or if you're shortlisted, this will be useful the next time you're applying for funding. You're a filmmaker, you know the journey is the destination so get out there and don't miss out on any of the plot turns of your own career!
I have to admit something… I am a geek. Now 10-15 years ago geeks were not cool, there was an image that we all sat around in basements wearing grubby curry stained t-shirts playing DnD (Dungeons and Dragons to the uninitiated). The image of geeks has changed though, there are some pretty cool geeks out there like Brian Cox or Simon Pegg. Even geeky television shows like Game of Thrones are huge nowadays, The Guardian reported that it started 'for its third series on Sky Atlantic with more than 700,000 viewers on Monday night.' I myself am a movie geek, I love them. Nowadays you can buy merchandise and costumes to show off your geekiness like never before. Here is a few places that I go to when I want to embrace my inner movie geek.
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Games Workshop is a staple for most geeks that I know. For those who aren't so familiar they sell figurine armies of orcs, elves and even terminator style robots that you can battle against each other. The reason I feel an affinity with Games Workshop is they have Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit Figurines, click here to check out some examples. So now I can do my own battles with Gandalf, Frodo and even Bilbo against the evils of Mordor.
The best thing about being a geek is there are tons of other geeks out there, so you know that you are never alone and someone is bound to share your tastes. Geeks even have their own conventions now, you might have heard of Comic Con in San Diego but there is even a Comic Con in Wales. This is a place where you can meet and talk to some of your favourite geeky movie stars. Of course costumes are a big thing at these sorts of events and I always try to get the best costumes I can. One of my favourite movies is Star Wars, so a Princess Leia costume is a staple of my geeky costume wardrobe. If you want to know where to get great geeky costumes click here. They have a great collection of movie, tv and superhero costumes, anything a geek's heart could desire.
So don't be afraid to geek out, it's cool and hopefully this blog has shown that as a movie geek, comic book geek, any kind of geek there are plenty of ways to show off your geekiness to the world.
The TV found in a person's living room can tell you a lot about their interests and how they spend their spare time. In one lounge the television is clearly the focal point, with all seating angled towards the screen, whereas in another the television may even be contained in a cabinet or need the furniture moved for clear viewing.
For a movie buff it is generally important to have a large screen, while keeping it proportional to the size of the room. Televisions for domestic use may be as large as 60 inches, which would be far too big for a small living room. A large screen is most effective when you can sit some distance away from it so individual pixels cannot be seen. When watching movies with a home cinema sound system it is important, for the best effect, that the viewers are seated centrally facing the screen, so the television should suitably placed. If you are unsure which TV is right for you, there is an array of TV reviews online (such as this one from trustedreviews.com)
TVs are available to fit any space in the home. With the advent of LCD technology a television can take up very little room and may even be wall mounted (for more information, visit 123 Brackets). Traditional cathode ray televisions still exist in many homes, although it is inevitable that these will eventually disappear for two reasons. The first is that an old-fashioned 'tube' in a television is a consumable part which will not last indefinitely. Secondly television broadcasts are set to change entirely from analogue to digital signals in the coming years; traditional televisions are not capable of receiving or displaying digital images and will therefore become obsolete (for more information on digital signals in your area visit digitaltelevision.gov.uk).
It's not cliché to say that the filmmaking world is incredibly competitive. Thousands of scripts are written every year, many of which never see the light of day. The good news is that you don't always need industry money to make industry waves, and that it has become much easier to get your film made with a little bit of time and effort. This blog is designed to walk you through the steps to get your words from page to screen to disc as cheaply as possible.
The Script
Getting your screenplay right is the most important thing you'll ever do on your film. Your script will make or break your chances, no matter how good your idea is. Not only is this fundamental to it being noticed, but it also helps makes things clearer for you. First, having that unique idea needs to be presented properly. Scriptwriting software such as Final Draft is a major boon and should definitely be checked out, though it can be quite expensive. Luckily, there are some fantastic free alternatives out there available to download. My personal favourite is Celtx, as not only is their interface clean and intuitive, but their new app makes it possible to tweak your script on the go. With the right look and structure to present your ideas you've already got the hardest bit of the job out of the way.
The Shoot
Film doesn't have to be on film. 35mm may be the traditional method of shooting, but digital filmmaking is just as common at a fraction of the price. Best of all, it can be shot on any shop bought camera, or even your smartphone. Of course, different cameras will give you different qualities, but achieving that aesthetic doesn't have to break the bank. Films like Paranomal Activity and Monsters were shot using prosumer products, professional products for the consumer market, but even today's shop-bought cameras are more than up to the task, and the majority are HD ready too. And for the nostalgic among you, why not start with a Super 8? It's how Spielberg himself began, and this article explains why it's making a comeback.
The Edit
Get yourself to your computer, grab some editing software and start editing! As an editor myself I can say that this is often the most laborious aspect of filmmaking, but also the most rewarding. Nailing those edits is the best way to tell your film's story, and it will also teach you to kill your darlings, making your hours and hours of footage into a tight, ninety-minute piece. Again, there are some brilliant pieces of kit out there to be bought, but free programs like Lightworks do just as a good a job, and it was even used to edit the 2011 Best Picture winner The King's Speech!
The DVD
With your film made there's only one thing left to do, get it seen! Getting it into cinemas is one way, but realistically this is both phenomenally difficult and expensive, particularly for smaller, independent films. Submitting your film to the festival circuit is a great way of getting noticed, but will cost you for every submission you make to every festival. A great option is to burn yourself some DVDs of the finished product, and the right packaging can go a long way in aiding your cause. Whether you're after just a functional 'stack and shrink wrap' job for mass distribution, or some bespoke packaging for a few copies, there's nothing like seeing your film all boxed and ready to go.
It's a hard task to get your film out there, but you can make it easier and cheaper for yourself by following steps like these. Don't be put off if things are difficult at first, and the most important thing is to keep making films and enjoying what you do.
From a young age I have always wanted to make a film and have it seen by people, not just my friends and family. But of course the cost of distributing a film is well out of my price range. How Stuff Works talk about the costs of distributing a film, one print typically costs 'about $1,500 to $2,000 (£950-1,300) to make, so the distributor must consider the number of theatres a movie can successfully open in'.
There are other ways to get your film seen if you don't have the backing of any big studios. You could use the internet as a way to distribute your film, it is pretty easy to make a WordPress blog and imbed a video of your finished film. Your film will be out there with a host of other ones and unless you have the time and knowledge to make use of social media your film may be little more than white noise on the internet. You could send your film off to an independent film festival like Raindance but they require you to spend £100 before they will even look at your film and that doesn't guarantee that it will be featured. If your film is chosen to be screened, that is great but beyond film nerds and movie critics it won't been seen by the average cinema goer and you have not made any progress to recouping any of the costs of making the film.
Don't waste any internet or media buzz that your film may have gotten from either of the above, and take this moment to think about distributing your film by yourself. There are plenty of DVD duplication companies out there that can make create copies of your film to sell and even do on body print to make your DVD look like one distributed by a big budget company. This way you can sell the DVD online or to the general public, boosting knowledge of your film and making some money to fund your next not big budget feature.
When you think of film makers you might think of Stanley Kubrick, Martin Scorsese or Steven Spielberg, your mind doesn't even think to jump to any animated film makers, but why not? Often animation is associated with being juvenile, childish, but that is not always the case. Animated film makers can create imagery and stories that make you emotionally involved in what is essentially a pencil drawing, so here is a celebration of some of the greatest animated directors of all time.
Walt Disney
You have to mention Disney when talking about animation greats, he made the very first feature length animation in 1937 'Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs' and his company has been running since 1923, 90 years this year. He was an animator, director, producer and voice actor, he voiced Mickey Mouse until his death in 1966, and his legacy is phenomenal. Yes there are theme parks and the Disney corporation seems to be buying up anything it can get his hands on, but Disney's animation is timeless, I love it, my mother loves it and my grandmother loves it and I am sure that my children will love it too and who what is better praise than that.
Hiyao Miyazaki
Not as well known as Disney, but definitely an animation great. He is an animation film maker from Japan and in an age where many animators are turning to computers to help create their films, all of Miyazaki's films have been hand drawn. His films encapsulate the spirit of Japanese heritage and culture, some of his greatest creations are influenced from the Japanese myths surrounding spirits and that brings a magical and often mystical quality to his films. His films have a worldwide appeal, many of his back catalogue of work have been dubbed into English. He is quoted as saying that a child should only be allowed to see one film a year, and by that he means that films should be a special occasion, they should be something of such high quality in storytelling and animation that a child should only need to see one film a year, and that is why Miyazaki deserves to be on the list.
John Lasseter
John Lasseter is the driving force behind the animation studio Pixar and after a relatively difficult start, he was fired from Disney in the 80′s as they did not see any profit in 3d animation, he has gone on to make some of the greatest animated features to date. Pixar seems unable to make a flop and that has to be because John Lasseter has always put the story above the medium, though he has helped pioneer 3d animation, the quality of his storytelling will be the thing he is remembered for.
One of the most revolutionary formats to come into existence in the world of technology has to be DVDs, which have superseded video tape to the degree that nowadays it is rare for anyone to even still own tapes, tape recorders and tape players. DVDs offer a high level of performance and storage space for relatively low cost, which is why they have become so prolific and popular in recent years.
There have been fears and ideas that DVDs will be superseded themselves at some point soon, but this looks unlikely for a few reasons. One is that DVDs have remained popular for a long period of time, and the fact that they are still popular at the moment indicates that there is not much of a market to improve upon or get rid of the format just yet. This is despite new technology such as Blu-ray discs being available, as these newer technologies are seen as being just the same as DVDs, but with slightly higher definition and more disc space.
In addition to this reason, many people think that normal DVDs are expensive as they are, and the reason that people have been slow to pick up Blu-ray discs at all is due to the even higher cost. Many people prefer to download, legally or otherwise, their films, which may suggest that one day DVDs become superseded by pure digital data, and that our films and music will cease to take physical form at all.
Animation has progressed astoundingly in capability, technology and acceptability in the past hundred years, being originally thought of a mere folly and is now respected as a major art form, along with painting and music. It has fought misconceptions of being an art form purely for children or as a novelty item, and even to this day there are many people that do not consider animation to be as respectable and important as some of the older, more established art forms.
The evolution of animation has been a slow one, though one of the first times it was popularised was in America during the twenties. Short animations, often for humour or advertising purposes, were the most common form of animation, and these were typically aimed at families. Despite this, some of them were not aimed at children at all, but contained adult humour and themes. Animation was originally not only 'for children', and it is clear that this misconception did not exist at the beginning but developed over time.
With the advent of the motion picture production code, more commonly known as Hays code, such animations either had to be censored or banned outright, leading to a more watered down version which was supposed to be more suitable for children. This is thought to be an instigator for the idea that animation is childish, when it was never originally so, and was instead supposed to have universal appeal and a particular message, which was not always politically correct.
A trip to the movies was once a big night out and a memorable experience. This has progressed to a weekly occurrence that we think nothing of, and now come full circle to a rare event only to see the most exciting new films. Now that it is possible to access the latest films without moving from your computer screen, even before they are officially available to see in the cinema there is less reason to pay high prices and drive to a cinema.
The experience of watching a film in the cinema is very different compared to your own lounge. In the cinema the room is designed to offer comfort and few distractions from the screen. A cinema will have superior screen size and sound equipment to that which can be installed in the home. For these reasons the viewers become more immersed in the film and get a fuller experience. There is also something to be said for watching a film with a large group of people – although it is preferable not to be aware of the rest of the audience, there are times when a collective shudder, laugh or intake of breath can enhance the enjoyment of the film.
From a home PC or laptop it is possible to watch the latest film releases by downloading them from the internet. These downloaded movies are often inferior quality and, if accessed illegally, may be so poor that the film is unwatchable. A preferable way to watch movies at home is by purchasing or renting DVD or Bluray discs with a high quality version of the film, including surround sound. Home cinema equipment can be purchased relatively cheaply and makes viewing a movie a more immersive, less disposable experience.
The clichéd image of a director sitting in a chair with their name on the back, calling instructions through a loud-hailer is probably the one that most of us imagine when we think about who has made the film we have just watched. The reality is that to bring a film from concept to cinema screen it can take either a vast number of film makers or a single individual with many talents.
In its simplest form, making a film can take just one individual. Student film makers are often those with the most determination and the smallest budget, meaning they must use solely their own talents and the minimum of equipment and technology to bring their film idea to fruition. In these circumstances the film maker must conceive an idea or story, write a script for any dialogue, design the visual scenes and shots for the film, find a location and source equipment, film the scenes including lighting, edit the footage and sound, then market the film to the intended audience.
Film-making as we understand it best is a massive industry dominated by the United States of America. It is known as a fickle business where both film makers and actors can be highly popular one year and struggle to work the next. The process of making a 'Hollywood Blockbuster' is massively complex and requires a huge budget. It is for this reason that script-writers often struggle to get their film made despite what may be an original and innovative concept.


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Application Notes (7)
- AN-924: Digital Quadrature Modulator Gain (pdf, 105 kB)
- AN-922: Digital Pulse-Shaping Filter Basics (pdf, 1582 kB)
- AN-851: A WiMax Double Downconversion IF Sampling Receiver Design (pdf, 262 kB)
- AN-837: DDS-Based Clock Jitter Performance vs. DAC Reconstruction Filter Performance (pdf, 313 kB)
AN-823: Direct Digital Synthesizers in Clocking Applications Time
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Jitter in Direct Digital Synthesizer-Based Clocking Systems - AN-772: A Design and Manufacturing Guide for the Lead Frame Chip Scale Package (LFCSP) (pdf, 439 kB)
- AN-237: Choosing DACs for Direct Digital Synthesis (pdf, 1156 kB)
Technical Articles (7)
- Basics of Designing a Digital Radio Receiver (Radio 101) (pdf, 77 kB)
DDS Simplifies Polar Modulation
By Ken Gentile, Analog Devices ... Basic modulation mathematics and DDS (direct digital synthesis) provide designers with an all-digital technique for generating polar-encoded carrier signals. (EDN, 8/5/2004) - Digital Up/Down Converters: VersaCOMM™ White Paper (pdf, 97 kB)
Improved DDS Devices Enable Advanced Comm Systems
by Valoree Young, Analog Devices
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Introducing Digital Up/Down Converters: VersaCOMM™ Reconfigurable Digital Converters
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Revolutionize your radio architectures -
Speedy A/Ds Demand Stable Clocks
by Jeff Keip, Analog Devices, Inc. (EE Times, 3/18/04) -
The Year of the Waveform Generator
(Test & Measurement World, 12/1/2005)
Analog Dialogue (1)
Ask The Application Engineer—33: All About Direct Digital Synthesis
(Analog Dialogue, Vol. 38, August 2004)
Data Sheets (1)
Design Handbooks (1)
A Technical Tutorial on Digital Signal Synthesis
(pdf, 901 kB)
Copyright © 1999 Analog Devices, Inc.
- Are any of your DDS products space qualified?
- Are frequency changes of a DDS phase coherent?
- Are there any specific recommendations for material in the vias of the circuit board for the thermally enhanced package styles in which some ADI DDS' are available?
- Can I gate the REF CLK on and off?
- Can I read back data at the same rate that I can write the data to the DDS device?
- Can I use the same power supply for AVDD and DVDD?
- Can the DDS evaluation boards be integrated directly into a system project?
- Do you have a DDS overview?
- Do you recommend a linear or switching power supply?
- Does Analog Devices offer a list of manufacturers of oscillators for DDS devices?
- How can I control the envelope of the output?
- How can I synchronize multiple DDS parts?
- How do I change the phase of my output signal?
- How do I perform amplitude modulation on the output?
- How do I use a DDS for a clock driver?
- I am having problems getting my evaluation software to see my evaluation board; what should I do to correct the problem?
- I have limited experience working with thermally enhanced packages. Where can I get information concerning the proper techniques for soldering and assembly?
- I have limited power to supply to the part. What can I do to reduce the power consumption of the device and thus ensure that my supply is adequate?
- I need to operate my DDS part above the rated temperature range. Can you give me any reliability data?
- I would like to update the FTW of my DDS, but only a single byte of the FTW needs to change. Can the frequency tuning word of a DDS be partially updated a byte at a time?
- I'm not using all the blocks of the AD9858. What do I do with the unused inputs of these sections?
- If I violate the proper logic level of the REF CLK (that is, underdrive or overdrive it), what can I expect?
- If the port has a differential REF CLK, and I want to use a single-ended clock, what do I do with the other differential input?
- Is all DDS software supplied by Analog Devices compatible with all WinXX versions?
- Should I separate digital and analog ground planes on my evaluation board?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of serial and parallel mode?
- What are the proper logic input levels for the DDS parts?
- What causes a Quadrature Digital Upconverter (AD9856, AD9857) to go into a CIC overflow condition?
- What is the effect of increasing my supply voltage beyond the nominal recommended value?
- What is the effect of REF CLK jitter on the DDS?
- What is the maximum speed I can write to the part?
- What is the proper termination for the DAC outputs for the DDS products?
- What is the ratio between the analog and digital currents drawn by the DDS devices?
- What kind of problems can I expect from exceeding the maximum clock rate? (power dissipation, spectral problems)
- What layout recommendations do you have for the power supply pins of the DDS device?
- What logic families can interface with our parts?
- What type of automatic frequency sweeping modes does each of your DDS parts support?
- What type of frequency sweeping is available?
- What type of signal source is recommended?
- Where can I find some good background material on direct digital synthesis?
- Why can't I see a signal at the output of my DDS when it is unterminated? (I'm setting everything correctly, but I'm just probing the output pins of the DDS which have nothing connected to them.)
- Why did the model numbers change on the AD9852 and AD9854 products? I thought they were available in the ASQ package.
- Why does spectral performance degrade when using larger values of multiplication on the clock multiplier?
Glossary (1)
Product Reviews (2)
Free Direct Digital Synthesis IC Evaluation Tool
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On-Line Evaluation Tool Simplifies Implementing DDS Semiconductors
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Winona County Sheriff Dave Brand, along with some of his deputies, the Ridgeway Fire and Rescue team, members of the Search Operations Assistance Response, and members of the Hiawatha Valley Marines, made the snowy trek out to Ridgeway to pay a visit to Lillyan, 6, and Jayden, 3, who lost their mother unexpectedly this past November.
In our line of work we see a lot of negative things happen, one of them being the loss of the childrens mother, Sheriff Brand said. Doing this is a positive thing that makes us feel good. Its Christmastime and this is supposed to be a happy time of year.
The simple yet meaningful gesture, which was organized by the Winona County Sheriffs Department, involved surprising the children with wrapped gifts and a ride in the firetruck with Santa Claus himself. Responders and family members snapped photos and reveled in the pure excitement on the childrens faces.
The childrens grandmother, Brenda Stinson, said with confidence, I know that my daughter, their mother, is smiling and watching from heaven right now.


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Happy birthday, Rihanna!
This week, our favorite fashionista renamed February "Febrih," and kicked off her 26th year by renting a decked out cabin in Aspen. The infamous bad girl let us in on her celebration with a series of snapshots on Instagram documenting her luxurious getaway .
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Is the 5-Second Rule Valid?
by Toby Amidor in Food Safety, December 1, 2011I've heard of the 5-second, 10-second and even 30-second rule. You drop food on the floor and if you pick it up in time, then it's okay to eat. Is this a safe rule to live by?
For the Love of Bacteria!
One of the most disgusting cases I've seen is a pacifier dropped on the New York subway floor. The mom picked it up, stuck it in her own mouth to clean and then right in the baby's mouth. The pacifier was on the floor for about 5 seconds, but that's enough time for bacteria to cling to food (or in this case a pacifier).
Bacteria love protein and carb-based foods that are moist and not too acidic. This includes foods like meat, chicken, eggs, dairy, cooked vegetables and cooked pasta. Once bacteria is on a food they love, they can double their number every 20 minutes—this means, one bacterium can become over 1 billion in about 10 hours, which is more than enough to get someone sick.
If you think acidic foods like lemons and tomatoes are safer foods, think again. In 2002, an outbreak of salmonella was reported from participants in the U.S. Transplant Games held at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida. The culprit was thought to be Roma tomatoes.


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Brian BennettThe Big Ten doesn't put out an all-freshman team. But we do. Here are our picks for the top first-year players in the league in 2014: Offense QB: J.T. Barrett, Ohio State: Well, duh. RB: Justin Jackson, Northwestern: In the year of the runni...
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Brian BennettActual college football returns next week. Huzzah. And players are likely celebrating as well, because training camps are winding to a close. Depth charts are also shaping up as well as teams move nearer toward preparing for Week 1. But some key j...
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Mitch ShermanThe recruiting saga of Malik McDowell is over. The No. 5-rated defensive tackle in the Class of 2014 delivered a signed letter of intent on Wednesday to Michigan State, the school to which he committed on signing day amid a flurry of confusion.
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Adam RittenbergEAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State had the most eventful signing day of any Big Ten team, complete with the Malik McDowell melodrama and Darius Slade's move to Ohio State. The Spartans also signed quite possibly coach Mark Dantonio's best class at...
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Scout's Take: Nicholson to Spartans
Tom LuginbillESPN 300 defensive back Montae Nicholson (Monroeville, Pa./Gateway) surprised some when he chose Michigan State over Pitt. How will he fit with the Spartans? Let's break it down: What he brings: An ideal set of measureables and athletic range t...
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Nicholson bolsters strong Spartans defense
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Jared ShankerPaul Chryst was hoping to double dip in Pittsburgh this weekend. It turns out he is going for the trifecta. The Panthers are waiting to hear from ESPN 300 defensive back Montae Nicholson (Monroeville, Pa./Gateway) on Thursday and three-star Shai M...
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State Department Announces Official Development Assistance for 2008
The State Department announced that U.S. Official Development Assistance (ODA) totaled $26.0 billion in 2008 including $4.4 billion for HIV/AIDS related efforts and another $4.4 billion towards humanitarian assistance.
- Read the full State Department press release.
also of interest
- Administration statements in response to enactment of Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Bill
- President Obama announces new Global Fund pledge and other Administration actions and statements commemorating World AIDS Day
- Secretary Clinton announces release of "PEPFAR Blueprint: Creating an AIDS-free Generation"
- Administration actions and statements commemorating World AIDS Day


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Genres indie, folk, jazz, indie pop, singer-songwriter (beta) (flag as incorrect)
Published July 11, 2012
Songs that fit perfectly with a cup of coffee and a newspaper.
the norah jones song makes this playlist even better <333
Kate Bush picture in the background! Not only does that make me very happy, but I love coffee and this mix. WOO!
this is good
Lovely mix :)
Isso é ótimo.
Absolutely perfect!
Mix of jazz and country... I like it...
Love this songs !
Spring. by daughterofhungryghosts
Songs that remind me of the past and warm weather.
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Sexy playlist for those sexy times.
sexy, indie, new wave
Winter Is Coming. by daughterofhungryghosts
15 songs for a brisk day.
indie, indie rock, chill, winter, fall
Summertime Fun. by daughterofhungryghosts
Sun, friends, & boos.
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Michael Steves, a Derailer volunteer, thinks the city could -- and should -- do more to encourage urban cycling. "There's so little support, especially in Denver, for biking," says the nineteen-year-old. "This town is not a bike-friendly place. Bikes and bike culture are definitely a statement, at least for me. And so choosing a form of transportation that's not dependent on fossil fuels is definitely a lifestyle, and supporting that is important. To ride in Denver is definitely a risk."
Roy Guerreo is wearing an orange shirt, maroon sweatpants and sneakers. He first came to the bike shop almost three years ago, when he lived in the neighborhood. But he lost his job as a maintenance man, and then he lost his house. Now the 46-year-old homeless man sleeps at the Samaritan House during the week, and he stays with family on the weekends.
When things got bad, his friend gave him a black Diamond Back mountain bike so he could get around. Today it's his main mode of transport. "At least until I can get a job," he says, then shrugs. "But if my bike breaks down and the shop is not here -- I don't have no money, so I'm like whssshew." As he says this, he waves his arms past his head like he's being blown away by a large wind. "So it's really helpful. These people really help us."
He recognizes other people at the shop who stay at the shelter, too.
"Him," he says, pointing to a black guy putting a new tire on a bike. "I've seen him there."
Guerreo nods toward other men who are homeless, too, but he doesn't know where they stay. At the Samaritan House, Derailer's phone number and address are posted.
After he fixes his bike, Guerreo likes to help out around the shop, organizing parts and cleaning up trash. Afterward, he stands off to the side and adjusts the plastic bags stuffed with clothes that are tied to his handlebars. If Derailer is forced to close, Guerreo is worried about what he'll do if something on his bike breaks. But he's not worried about flat tires.
"My tires are heavy-duty," he says proudly. "I haven't had a flat in over a year."
For Liman, the best part of Derailer is its educational outreach. "The next time they come back into the shop, they can do it themselves," she says. "Or they can bring someone else with them, to teach that person how to fix their bikes. Then they don't need us anymore. They just need the doors to be open."
Eva Garcia is sitting on an old railroad tie at the side of the alley with her boyfriend, Nacho (pronounced "Neecho"). Both are in their thirties, and bikes are their main form of transport. "We use it to go shopping," she says. "Sometimes we go swimming, go fishing. Just around the neighborhood, just to get around. It's not like a car, where we could go to, like, Lakewood or something." She found out about Derailer from a cousin's son, Tristan, who's about nine. They came here yesterday to get the tires fixed on a bike they found in the Platte River.
"It seems like it's pretty cool, because a lot of people come here," she says. "And it's all volunteer and it's all free, and you don't have to pay for nothing, so it's helping out the neighborhood."
She's heard that Derailer is in trouble with the city. "I think that's pretty messed up," she adds. "I don't see why they should, because it's all volunteer work, and it's like, you know. There's people, like, communicating here. Why would they want to stop something like that? It's not coming out of their pockets. Why should they stop people that are trying to help other people? I mean, if anything, it's like the city should pitch in!"


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A new controversial contraceptive pill has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The FDA approved drug known as Ella One as a prescription-only birth control option, Aug. 13. The one-pill treatment is supposed to prevent a pregnancy as many as five days after unprotected sex.
Supporters have called the drug "emergency contraception." However, critics say it's a thinly veiled attempt to get "abortion over the counter."
"Ella is an abortion drug," Wendy Wright, president of Concerned Women for America, told The Washington Post. "It operates the same way as RU-486 -- the abortion drug. Many women may be comfortable taking a contraceptive but would object to taking an abortion drug."
Concerned Women for America president Wendy Wright spoke with CBN News about the Ella One pill and why she feels it is dangerously being marketed incorrectly. Click play for her comments. According to Ella One opponents, the drug's approval as a contraceptive will make it available to receive federal tax subsidies. They said the drug will then be included in health services plan and is just a covert way to allow federal funding for abortion.
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