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Office Mac Home & Student 2008 - GZA-00006
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|Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac is the most complete productivity solution for users on the Macintosh platform. Office 2008 for Mac features a redesigned user interface, a powerful new graphics and charting engine for creating high-impact and compelling documents, spreadsheets, and presentations, plus a new themes capability that simplifies the process of applying a consistent look and feel across documents.
Customer Reviews of Office Mac Home & Student 2008
Enter The Suite10/4/2012
The venerable MS Office. I have done my best to avoid making the plunge, but office alternatives not cutting it for my business. This product gives me the essentials without breaking the bank. Now no more fixing imported powerpoint presentations in Keynote or LibreOffice. 2008 Version is a great value to get the job done.
Must have!7/31/2012
Must have standard operating software.
Great deal, great buy5/23/2012
The updated User Interface is interactive without being annoying, and the programs feel refreshed without having a steep learning curve price to pay for the improvements. Excel now has a mini-graphing feature that can show you patterns in your data in real time. Powerpoint is cool. It's not something I've used professionally, ever, but it really is easy and fun to put together presentations.
Completely satisfied4/1/2010
I have used Office for years, and it was like "coming home" when I purchased Office:mac.......THANKS
Good Software3/22/2009
I recently bought and use Mac Office and also use Microsoft Home & Student for Vista. I can tell you that Mac Office has run perfect on my Macbook Pro without any problems. I am happy with both products because when I transfer a document from Mac Office to Vista, I can update it with Vista and vice-versa without losing any content or colors. Mac Office has all the same abilities as does Home and Student. I couldn't be more satisfied.
No Brainer5/16/2008
Kind of a must have productivity suite to have on a Mac
great product, good price, works great with our iM3/26/2008
We just purchased our first Mac, and wanted the familiarity and ease of using Microsoft office products for documents. I have only used it a couple times, but so far it is great. It was very easy to load onto the computer, and there were no problems from start to finish.
Good Buy!3/2/2008
The price of Office for the Mac was unbeatable. I am new to using a Mac but using MS Word was not too different from my years of PC use. I typically use Word and have found it to meet my expectations. I especially appreciate being able to save documents in earlier Word formats (word 97-2004) and being able to save in compatability mode. Good product-great price.
Excel missing features2/2/2008
I haven't used this product extensively, but my first impression of Excel was a disappointment. This was an upgrade from Office 2004 for Mac and is used on an iMac with a 2.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 4 GB RAM and OS 10.5.1. Microsoft decided to remove the Visual Basic macro feature from Excel and replace it with Apple Script, which makes this version totally incompatible with its Widows counterpart in this regard. Also Word and Excel are painfully slow when launching and seems sluggish under normal use compared to the 2004 version. One improvement that's nice is the formula wizard in Excel. My advise: If you're currently using Office 2004 or X and you're proficient with Excel, use macros, share with Window users and isn't one that needs the newest bloatware, I wouldn't bother upgrading.
Great buy for students with Apple computer2/2/2008
Great buy on this student edition Microsoft Office package. All the features of the MS Office set but at substantially reduced price. A must have for any college or high school student with an Apple computer.
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Apple Releases Mac OS X 10.7.2 Update with iCloud Support
Earlier today, Apple released iOS 5 for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. In addition, Apple has also released Mac OS X 10.7.2 with iCloud support. The update is available via Software Update and is labeled version 11C74, and is a 435.5MB download.
Apple has said that the 10.7.2 update is recommended for all users of OS X Lion, and includes general operating system fixes designed to improve the stability, compatibility and security of their Mac. The 10.7.2 update also includes Safari 5.1.1. In addition, other operating system fixes and improvements detailed below:
- Allow reordering of desktop spaces and full screen apps in Mission Control.
- Enable dragging files between desktop spaces and full screen apps.
- Improve the compatibility of Google contact syncing in Address Book.
- Address an issue that causes Keynote to become temporarily unresponsive.
- Improve VoiceOver compatibility with Launchpad.
- Address an issue that causes a delay in accessing the network after waking from sleep.
- Enable booting in to Lion Recover from a locally attached Time Machine backup drive.
- Resolve an issue that causes screen zoom to stop working.
- Improve Active Directory integration.
The release notes also declare that iCloud is "a breakthrough set of free cloud services that automatically and wirelessly store your content on iCloud and push it to all of your devices." Apple also released Lion Recovery Update 1.0 which addresses an issue with Find My Mac when using a firmware password.

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To some people, wetlands are wastelands. But in fact, wetlands are essential to people and wildlife. They're like jungles, filled with an amazing diversity of plant and animal life, and are among nature's most complex ecosystems.
Watch the webisode and learn more about these wild spaces.
Welcome to WhoTube, the newest feature on the Hinterland Who's Who website, where you can watch the latest webisodes and learn about wildlife.
There's a lot to see on WhoTube. And after you've watched one of the videos, you can comment about your favourite part and see what others have to say about the episode, too!
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Project Rachel Post Abortion Healing Training
May 15, 2013 @ 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Vicki Thorn
USCCB – Hope After Abortion
Understand post-abortion trauma – the psychological, emotional, spiritual, relational impact of abortion and the healing process.
Personal witness of abortion impact and healing process.
Ministry healing resources and pastoral options.
Q & A with post-abortion trained therapist and priest.
Become equipped to extend God's compassion and mercy to those who have suffered the pain of abortion…
Cost: $15 – Includes lunch and handout materials
Who should attend: Pastoral Associates, Deacons, DRE's, Catechists, Youth & Young Adult Ministers, Educators, Professional Therapists, and Health Care Workers.
Register by May 6th at: http://projectracheltraining.eventbrite.com
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New Urbanist Rebuilding in Louisiana
6/2/06 10:00-11:00am
Following the success of the Mississippi Renewal Forum, the Louisiana Recovery Authority commissioned a new urbanist "dream team" to create a rebuilding plan for Louisiana. Planning began in December 2005 and will continue through 2007, with Calthorpe Associates orchestrating a regional plan for the state, Duany Plater-Zyberk & Co. (DPZ) coordinating town-planning charrettes, and Urban Design Associates (UDA) producing a Gulf Coast pattern book and toolkit. At this session, the principals of DPZ and UDA as well as the executive director of the Center for Planning Excellence discuss the recovery process and the role of New Urbanism in rebuilding a region with rich design traditions, a delicate environmental balance, and a dispersed population with diverse needs.
Presented by: Andrés Duany, Ray Gindroz, Ray Gindroz
This session includes:
Video of Boo Thomas
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Nicki Minaj is on a mission to be "taken more seriously" when it comes to her style.
She looks fierce on the cover of the April edition of Elle, which did a "makeunder" that toned down her usual colorful look. Inside, she talks about childhood bullies, women in business and her plans for world domination.
Photographed by Thomas Whiteside and styled by Joe Zee, the "Starships" singer flashes some cleavage on the April cover in a Tom Ford black leather jacket with bondage like strap sleeves.
As for makeup, Minaj is rocking little to none and a "just got out of the shower" wet look for her hairstyle.
Her sleek look continued in the mag with Minaj sporting modern looks like a Jeremy Scott for Adidas bathing suit, black Ferragamo leather trousers, and a bustier made of rope.
Such transformation seemed to be a bit of a shock even for her.
However, Nicki proves that she can still be edgy and sexy without looking like a clown. Though, t could be better if they would have given her hair a good blow dry.
"When I saw myself with barely any makeup at all, it was such a … like, I'm so, so attached to my pink lipstick, it's hard," she said.
"I feel that it's become a part of me. To go in front of the camera, without pink lips or big ol' crazy lashes — you know, nothing — I felt naked. It was scary! So this photo shoot was a real accomplishment in my eyes."
Though she's not exactly 100% natural in this spread (platinum-blonde hair and false eyelashes still feature), she still looks fresh and absolutely gorgeous. Minaj recently fired her stylist and beauty team in a quiet PR overhaul.
Minaj seems to be flying high – topping music charts, judging "American Idol," creating fembot looking perfumes, and now rocking a fresh face on the cover of Elle. What more can a girl ask for?
In addition to stripping away the layers of makeup for Elle, Minaj, who has earned a reputation for her tough-as-nails demeanor, also opened up about some of the childhood struggles that shaped her life, write MTV News.
"I went through a lot of bullying early on," she revealed.
"Girls made my life a living hell. We had come to America from a different country."
She continued: "My brother and I had accents. It was very tough. So I've always put up this wall — it was a self-defense mechanism growing up — because I was almost expecting people to attack me. And I still have it. It's sad."
Now with all the drama and bullying behind her, Minaj is building her brand and ruling the world.
"My goal in the beginning was to buy my mother a house," she told the magazine.
"Now I realize, 'Okay, if I really focus and become a key player in business, then I can build an empire.'
I'm thinking of a legacy that I can be proud of and wealth that my grandchildren can use to go to college. So world domination, in terms of providing for my family, is absolutely my goal."


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'Men Quilting' exhibit to open in Santa Paula
Guys demonstrate their skills with needle and fabric in the "Men Quilting! Quilts Made by Men" exhibit at the California Oil Museum in Santa Paula, on display Sunday through Feb. 5.
The 13th annual Heritage Valley Festival of Quilts exhibit will showcase the creations of male quilters from Ventura County, Los Angeles and Morro Bay. An opening reception will be held 1-3 p.m. Sunday. Linda Wilkinson, guest curator, will present a short talk at 1:30 p.m.
Some of the quilters from Ventura County include Paul Brauckmann of Newbury Park, Scott Godwin of Ventura, Woody McWaters of Ventura, Roget Nguyen of Ventura, and Jerry Petersen, co-owner of Cotton and Chocolate Quilt Company in Thousand Oaks. The youngest contributor is Kai Johnson of Moorpark, 8, who just pieced his first quilt.
The display is proof that designing and making quilts is not solely a female enterprise. Men were quilting professionally in England more than 200 years ago. Quilts constructed by English soldiers were displayed during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Since the 1970s, when interest in quilting made a resurgence, male quilters have become more prominent, in part because quilts are displayed as fabric art pieces instead of merely functioning as bed covers, and because men are skilled at using modern tools of the trade, such as long-arm quilting machines and computer-aided design.
Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays at 1001 E. Main St., downtown Santa Paula. Admission is $4 adults, $3 seniors, $1 students 6-17, free for members and children under 5. For more information, call 933-0076 or visit oilmuseum.net.
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text: Admittedly, we're taking some liberties by calling two separate stores a one-stop shop. But if you're trying to put together an inspired head-to-toe ensemble, these side-by-side boutiques on Beacon Hill are a match made in retail heaven. Wish is stocked with versatile frocks from Trina Turk, Milly, and Ella Moss, while Moxie covers the accessories and shoes. One stop, two doors, and zero department-store drudgery? Ring us up.


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Tunis — Social dialogue in Tunisia and France and the development of an action plan between the two countries employers' organisations were discussed at a visit paid by President of the Tunisian Union of Industry, Trade and Handicrafts (UTICA) in France Wided Bouchamaoui.
Tunisia: UTICA, Medef Discuss Joint Action Plan
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text: Spectacularly set in a mountain valley blanketed with cute Monopoly houses, Sarajevo is a sight to behold. Though now synonymous with sectarian strife, for centuries the city was a model of cooperation and harmony, and today Sarajevo is the delightful product of this rich history. The Ottoman-style Old Town feels transplanted from Istanbul. Then you'll turn a corner and suddenly feel lost in an almost Viennese cityscape. Though torn by war two decades ago, Sarajevo is now a comfortable and safe place to visit. Listen to the Muslim call to prayer and Catholic and Orthodox church bells playfully jostle above the characteristic lanes of a bazaar-like marketplace. Ponder the scars of war, hunch over to squeeze through the tunnel that was the besieged Sarajevans' lifeline to the world, and listen to a Sarajevan relate personal stories from the harrowing time of the siege. Then relax in a café with a cup of Bosnian coffee or nibble on some of the best bureks (savory, flaky pies) this side of the Bosphorus. Go ahead — it's OK to enjoy Sarajevo.


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Golden, Colorado
Member since Dec 2011 | 14 Curated Comments, 22 Total
About Me
Professional Engineer, Consultant, and Educator. For many years I led a small technology management consulting firm focused on technology forecasting & assessment, strategic technology planning, technology scouting, and S&T intelligence. More recently, I served for over six years on the Staff of the Colorado Public Utilities Commission as a Professional Engineer and Senior Authority on Renewable Energy. In that capacity, I was instrumental in the implementation of Colorado's Renewable Energy Standard and advised the commission on emerging technologies and markets in renewable and alternative energy. Today, my consulting practice focuses on renewable energy technologies and policy implementation. I am also a Lecturer in the Global Energy Management Graduate Program at the University of Colorado at Denver. Check out my blog at http://richmignogna.blogspot.com or my website at http://www.energystrategies.co.
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This Is Annoying Me...
Bureaucracy. The sentiment that "we've always done it wrong this way!"
This Is Making Me Worry...
Regulatory capture. How can our regulatory agencies serve the public interest when they are controlled by the same actors that they are supposed to regulate?
This Is Bringing Me Joy...
Coaching judo.
I'm Running From...
This Makes My Teeth Itch
Obsequious bureaucrats
Can't Do Without
Lasagna, pizza, Baci
Favorite Voices
I assume they're talking about singers here, so Gordon Bok, Gordon Lightfoot, some other folk singers
My Secret Ambition
It I wrote it here, it wouldn't be secret any more.
I'm Known For...
Technology Assessment, Science & Technology Policy Analysis, Strategic Technology Planning, Due diligence, Science & Technology Foresight
My Greatest Achievement
Raising my family -- sorry to be so maudlin.
My Biggest Regret
The risks I didn't take.
I Truly Respect
People who do the right thing even though it may lead to repercussions from those in power.
Where I'd Like To Be 10 Years From Now
Continuing to challenge the status quo.


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But Buffon was talked into staying at the club by coach Antonio Conte.
"But Conte called me, telling me beautiful and important things," Buffon told Sky Sport Italia. "Since then, I am more Juventino than ever before.
"In the previous season [2010-11], the first of Andrea Agnelli's presidency, I had not played during the first half of the championship through injury and in the second half of the season I was not there; my head was somewhere else.
"I felt that it was maybe time for a change; to leave Juventus. I have always had a great sense of responsibility; [but] I had lost it.
"Then, I got to know the new directors well and they changed their opinions of me.
"Having the maturity to mend relations after some disagreements brings you together even more."
Buffon joined Juventus from Parma for €51million.


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Women's Mindfulness Retreat
The purpose of this retreat is to learn to use the skills of mindfulness to restore your sense of balance and equanimity. Leave the human race behind and cultivate a sense of inner, abiding peace and contentment.
"Womens mindfulness retreat is a like a shop of tools that can be used in your daily lives to help you and others around you appreciate the life that given to you. It is well supported by the spa treatments, amazing moving yoga sessions and incredible activities in Bali which all contribute to the inner self development and healing experience. Leave your stresses and strains at the door way of Kumara and enhance in a week of loving kindness from Tammie, Wayan, and the Team. Kumara is a special place, one which I will always remember" - Alison 2014
Your Retreat Leader
Tammie Day is a counsellor and group facilitator of 17 years. She runs retreats and workshops throughout Australasia and has a particular interest in the positive psychology movement, Buddhism and cultivating mindfulness. She weaves these ideas throughout her retreats and workshops, to provide you with tools to create lasting change and happiness in your life. Read more about Tammie
Interview with Tammie
Q: How do you describe mindfulness in your retreat?
A: Mindfulness is simple, in fact it's the simplest thing imaginable: being in the present moment, just focusing on one thing at time in a non-judgmental, curious and open manner. So why then do we find it so hard? Learning to quieten your mind can be a challenge for sure, but the benefits are numerous and like anything, it just takes a bit of practice... Continue reading
Retreat Inclusions
- 6 days/5 nights of comfortable accommodation
- Delicious breakfasts, lunches and dinners
- 1 included pre-booked luxury Spa treatment – 110 minutes – includes massage, exfoliation and rose petal bath
- All meditation instruction – morning and evening workshop sessions
- Trip to Gunung Batur volcano for sunrise meditation
- Purification ritual at Tirta Empul temple – a very sacred place
- Guided walk and lunch in the rice paddies at Sari Organic restaurant
- Canang Sari class – learn how to make Balinese offerings for the Gods
- Silence discovery day
- Transportation from/to airport/South Bali
- Government tax and services
Optional extras
- Morning yoga classes with Wayan Partawan
- Dinner out in Ubud (extra cost)
Retreat Price
The price is inclusive of everything described above.
|: US$ 1,600 per person
Special Offers
Early Arrival package
Get more out of your early arrival by enjoying one of the best fine dining restaurants in Ubud on Saturday night and getting into your yoga practice. Our Early Arrival package is inclusive of...
- Bridging Table dinner at bridges (view menu )
- extra night at Kumara (Saturday)
- morning yoga class
- breakfast
Single | Regular price: US$ 215 | Retreat guests only: US$ 125 Twin (per person) | Regular price: US$ 150 | Retreat guests only: US$ 95
Late Departure package
Prolong your stay with us and experience the fun and relaxed Wine Masterclass at bridges on Friday night. On Saturday morning, indulge in an extra spa treatment before heading to your next destination. Our Late Departure package includes...
- welcome sparkling wine at bridges
- Wine Master Class at bridges
- 10% off when dining at bridges
- extra night at Kumara (Friday)
- breakfast
- choice of spa treatment (Facial or Relaxing Massage)
Single | Regular price: US$ 210 | Retreat guests only: US$ 125 Twin (per person) | Regular price: US$ 175 | Retreat guests only: US$ 95
Extend your stay with us...
Enjoy being our retreat guest a little bit longer by booking an extra night prior or after your retreat at the special price below. The price is inclusive of breakfast, tax and service.
Single (per night) | Regular price: US$145 | Retreat guests only: US$ 95 Twin (per night) | Regular price: US$175 | Retreat guests only: US$ 115
- As a returning guest you will receive a $50 gift certificate.
You can use it for your tuition fee, at our spa or in our shop.
ONEWORLD retreats at Kumara
The fourteen bedroom holistic retreat is located 1.5 km from the heart of Ubud in Bali. Bordered by a small creek to the west, the eco-friendly retreat is surrounded by jungle and rice fields. The retreat centre offers two swimming pools, dining room, spa and 125 square meter yoga studio open to nature.
Each room is air-conditioned, has its own terrace, mini-bar and bathroom. Comfortable yet unpretentious. For our guests' ultimate serenity, we welcome guests of a minimum age of 14 years.
Soothe your Soul, Calm your Mind, and Relax your Body with 5 days and nights in tropical paradise.
Mindfulness refers to the practice of remembering to bring attention to present moment experience in a non-judgmental and open-minded manner. Mindfulness has been used for thousands of years in spiritual traditions and in the last 40 years practices similar to mindfulness have been used in a number of psychotherapies. In the last 15 years mindfulness practices have become increasingly popular in contemporary psychology and in the literature related to this contemporary use, mindfulness is considered as a meditation practice, a coping skill and a mode of being. Mindfulness can be learnt individually or within group settings and is not limited to any one particular mental, emotional or spiritual approach. During this retreat Mindfulness will be explored from a Buddhist, neuroscience and a psychological perspective, making it practical and useful for people who live modern busy lives.
This retreat provides you with the opportunity to find peace in a busy world.
Mindfulness is a form of mental trainings. It is NOT:
- a religion, although there may be a spiritual element to the practice.
- about sitting cross-legged on the floor (but you can if you want to), chairs will be provided at every session.
- about emptying your mind, it's about tuning in and becoming more aware or "awake" to what is.
- complicated, nor is it about success or failure. Every persons experience is unique to them and cannot be compared.
How This Wellness Retreat May Benefit You:
- Quieten the mind and bring awareness to the way you think about life
- Explore and deepen your meditation practice
- Relax and refresh
- Take time out for quiet reflection
- Take peaceful time away from usual routine and surroundings
- Start to become a human 'being', instead of a human 'doing'
- Embark on a journey of self-discovery
- Develop ways of introducing mindfulness into your everyday routine
- Set your priorities thereby changing or reinforcing your outlook on life
- Find a community of like-minded people
This retreat is designed to support busy women to slow down and connect with themselves, in a beautiful location, in a fun and supportive way, whilst in the company of other like-minded women.
This Retreat is a skills development program not a therapeutic retreat, if you are currently experiencing difficulty in life Mindfulness can help but it not a panacea for complex life issues. If you are concerned about whether or not this retreat will meet your needs please discuss this further with Tammie. Tammie is unfortunately not available for individual sessions throughout the retreat as time does not permit for this however she is available after the retreat via email or Skype consultations for people who would like follow up.
This retreat usually has around 18 participants.
All your meals are included and most are served at the resort.
Healthy, organic meals are provided, which are prepared by our well-trained chefs. All dietary requirements are catered for.
Meals are served either in the jungle dining room or in the privacy of your own balcony table.
You will enjoy a 110 min. Mandi Lulur – Floral Bath, a 17th century Javanese royal treatment. A traditional body massage followed by a body scrub with turmeric, sandal wood and rice powder, an exfoliation of yogurt to eliminate toxins, and a fragrant blossom bath. Other treatments are available onsite, you may wish to view our spa menu.
Program Itinerary
Day 1
Check in from 14:00
16:00 - 18:00 Overview of retreat and introductory session. Setting your intentions for the week. *
19:00 Opening night dinner
Day 2
06:45 Optional Morning Yoga (additional cost)
08:00 Breakfast
09:30 - 11:30 Morning workshop
What is Mindfulness?
12:00 Lunch
Spa Treatment or healer visit and/or free time
16:00 - 17:30 Afternoon workshop
Using Mindfulness to Manage Unhelpful thinking
17:30 Afternoon Movie — The Dharma Brothers — Lounge
19:00 Dinner
20:00 - 20:30 After Dinner workshop
Keeping Your body in Mind
Day 3
05:00 Departure for Gunung Batur – Bali's most spectacular volcano
Driving time +/- 45 minutes
Witnessing the sunrise of the volcano Batur during a yoga session is an incredible experience, leaving the hotel at05:00 takes the participants on the hill at 05:45. Following the gentle restorative yoga session, we serve breakfast and by 08:30.
12:00 Lunch at Kumara Sakti
Spa Treatment or healer visit and/or free time
17:30 – 18:30 Afternoon workshop
Mindful Movement
18:30 Preparation for day of silence tomorrow and trip to Tirta Empul
19:00 Dinner Movie Night – Judith Lucy's Spiritual Journey (Laughfest!
Day 4
Start of day of silence
06:45 Optional Morning Yoga and meditation (additional cost)
08:30 - 09:00 Breakfast – provided to your room, so you can stay centred in silence and peace
Spa Treatment or time for reflection
12:00 Lunch - provided in your room, so you can stay centred in silence and peace
Spa Treatment or time for reflection
16:00 End of day of silence. Gathering for afternoon tea and reflection on day of silence, includes preparation for Tirta Empul.
17:30 Light Dinner
18:30 - 21:30 Purification Ritual at Tirta Empul
After dinner, we will be taking you to Tirta Empul, Bali's most sacred spring pools for a purification ritual. This mystical place is visited by Balinese from all over the island, a local mangku (priest) will carry out the prayers.
Day 5
06:45 Optional Morning Yoga (additional cost)
08:00 Breakfast
09:00 - 11:00 Morning workshop
Re-Balancing our Lives – Waking up to the Auto-Pilot
11:30 Morning activity - Walking the rice field of Bali
This morning, we will take you on a gentle nature walk, first through a small village (Sakti) and then we will follow the rice field's path all the way to Sari Organic where a delicious lunch will be served.
14:00 Option to visit Bumi Sehat Birthing Clinic or Villa Kitty
– Charities for this retreat
17:30 Closing Dinner – Out in Ubud
Day 6
06:45 Yoga and Meditation program (1 hr) (additional cost)
08:00 Breakfast
09.30 – 11:30 Closing Comments and Balinese Offering Class All participants will have an opportunity to share their experience over the past 5 days and what it is they will take away with them into their everyday lives. This sharing will be followed by a Canang Sari class. The ritual of presenting offerings to the Gods is an integral part of the daily life for every Balinese. This interesting class is to help you understand the construction of the simplest offering and to explain the meaning behind the ritual.
Following the offering class, you will take these offerings to the resort temple and offer them to the Balinese Gods. Allow the process to leave you feeling cleansed and purified ready to join the world again! Group photos :)
12:00 End of the program
Still not convinced? View testimonials
Discover more of Bali - Prior or after your retreat
You may wish to combine several journeys and explore other parts of our island.
Discover more of Bali while you are here!


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The Wimmera Aquatrail division was acquired by the CHS Group in 2007 and offers a diversified range of services.
Wimmera Aquatrail offers a quality range of trees, plants and shrubs including a select range of drought tolerant varieties suitable for our current environment. Complimenting the retail nursery is our range of:
With more than 20 years' experience, our highly skilled staff will consult with the client, design the system and install a system to the same high quality standards CHS Group has become known for. Our services extend to Domestic and Commercial Installations. Apart from new installations, we also specialize in any repairs and/or alterations to irrigation systems and pumps.
We also carry a comprehensive range for the trade and DIY market including:
Having the best team in the Landscaping Sector on board ensures high quality designs and installations for our clients. Our team has extensive experience designing and constructing breathtaking landscapes for both Domestic and Commercial sites.
Some of the services offered are:
Although this division is a predominantly retail outlet, we also offer mechanical services to pumps across the region. As with many of our divisions, there is the opportunity to strengthen the team from other divisions to ensure we match the workload with expected delivery dates


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Small-time stoolie Jake "The Spinner" Jablon made a lot of new enemies when he switched careers from informer to blackmailer. And the more "clients," he figured, the more money - and the more people eager to see him dead. So he's greedy but scared, and he turns to his old acquaintance Matthew Scudder, who used to pay him for information back in Scudder's days as a cop. Scudder's his insurance policy - if anything happens to "The Spinner," Scudder can check up on the people who wanted him dead. No one is too surprised when the pigeon is found floating in the East River with his skull bashed in. Blackmail's a dangerous business. What's worse, no one cares - except Matthew Scudder. The unofficial private eye is no conscientious avenging angel. But he's willing to risk his own life and limb to confront Spinner's most murderously aggressive marks. A job's a job, after all, and Scudder's been paid to find a killer - by the victim…in advance.
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Ryan Hayes Feature: His Journey
When you hear a professional hockey player tell their story about how they got to where they are now, it usually begins something like this. Player X starts skating at three years old and takes to the ice like a duck to water, loving every minute of it and developing a bond between himself and the ice that he'll keep for years to come.
That is not Ryan Hayes' story.
"First time I went skating was at the Fairgrounds in Syracuse," Hayes said. "I went skating and I hated it, I wanted to get off and I was crying."
From that inauspicious start, skating started to grow on Hayes and he began playing and watching hockey as a kid. While moving up the ranks in hockey in central New York he caught the eye of a local coach that helped him make the jump to the next level with the Syracuse Stars, a team then playing in the Ontario Provincial Junior Hockey League.
"There's a local coach by the name of Don Kirnan who took me underneath his wing," Hayes said. "I played two games [with Syracuse] when I was in Bantam-Major when I was 14-years-old. I was kind of nervous, I was playing against 21-year-olds but it helped me develop and led to me wanting to turn pro."
He joined the Stars the next season in 2004-05 and put up 45 points on 27 goals and 18 assists in just 34 games. Good enough to be the team's third-leading scorer as a 15-year-old.
"That year I also played in the OPJHL Young Stars game and was named MVP by Don Cherry," Hayes said. "At that time I was really young, and I had no idea what was the next level but I knew he was a big deal. It was a big year for me."
The strong first season of Junior "A" hockey had teams from the OHL in major-junior hockey as well as colleges inquiring about Hayes future plans, which he described as "overwhelming"
"If you know my family, they sit by themselves at the games, they don't like to be by the other fans, they just like to sit and watch me play," Hayes said. "When we started getting calls from teams and colleges that wanted me to go there at 15, we didn't know what was going on, it was overwhelming that's for sure."
One potential team stood out from the rest, the U.S. National Development Team. The program, based in Ann Arbor, Michigan brings in players for their U-17 and U-18 teams that get a chance to play in a league while also competing against college teams in scrimmages and other countries in international tournaments. It's an alluring choice for many players, but Hayes almost didn't get the chance to go there.
"I wasn't one of the top guys on their radar, and it was a top 40 camp at that point," Hayes said. "They kind of waited and waited and I finally got the call I think a week before the camp. Up until that point I thought there was one route and that was to go to the OHL. The major junior influence is definitely big in Syracuse with Rob Schremp, Dustin Brown and all those guys I watched growing up.
Hayes and his family headed out to Ann Arbor for the tryouts. He performed well enough in a few practice games that he received an offer to join the U.S. National Development program. That meant leaving his friends and family behind while he moved to Michigan, a daunting proposition for some teenagers but one that didn't make Hayes hesitate.
"Those times playing street hockey, playing as the USA in the Olympics, it's not the same thing but putting the sweater on with a whole bunch of guys representing your country was always a goal of mine," Hayes said. "I don't think leaving home crossed my mind, I already said yes."
It was whirlwind change for Hayes as he adjusted to being in a 24/7 hockey-centric environment in the program. From learning how to work out to maintaining his body over the course of a long season, there was a lot for him to learn. In Hayes' time the USNTDP was playing in the NAHL (they now play in the USHL), along with other junior teams. When they weren't at international tournaments or playing against colleges, players competed in league games.
That first season, Hayes was second on the team in points with 33, only one point behind and four points ahead of players who would go on to become the number one and two overall picks in the 2007 NHL Draft: Patrick Kane and James Van Riemsdyk.
"Playing with those guys, I had really good line mates, but I wanted to be a two-way player," Hayes said. "It took me awhile to adjust. It was always fun trying to compete with Kane and Van Riemsdyk, Colin Wilson and all those guys for points."
Besides practicing and improving together with lots of other young, talented players, the real caveat of the U.S. development team was the international competition. In his first year, Hayes was selected to compete in the 2006 IIHF U-18 Championships in Sweden. He was part of a U.S. team that captured the gold medal with a 3-1 win over Finland. The next year, at the 2007 IIHF U-18 Championships in Finland, Hayes played a bigger role as team USA picked up the silver medal after losing 6-5 to Russia in the finals.
Hayes scored a goal in both tournaments tallying the final goal against Belarus in a 12-1 win in 2006 as well as against Latvia in an 8-0 win in 2007. He finished with five points in the two tournaments. That first international goal was something still fresh in his memory.
"They put me out there and I don't think they wanted us to score anymore," Hayes said. "The puck just hopped on my stick and I put it bar down I think, and everyone was laughing when I came to the bench. I apologized for scoring because I didn't know we weren't supposed to."
After his two seasons in Ann Arbor, Hayes next faced the choice that every player who comes through the U.S. National Development program has to make, whether to follow the major junior hockey route in CHL or perhaps the USHL or go to school and play college hockey while continuing his education.
The major-junior route offered the chance to play in the WHL, OHL or the QMJHL and play a longer schedule with more games, similar to a professional season. On the other hand, the college route meant a free education to prepare for life after hockey, but was a four-year commitment and meant playing a schedule of only around 35 games.
Hayes had already somewhat made the decision before he arrived in Michigan. The Plymouth Whalers of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), another Michigan-based team, had already selected him in the sixth round of the 2005 OHL Priority Selection Draft after his standout season in Syracuse.
"It took me a while to get into liking college," Hayes said. "Obviously seeing all the guys I was playing with commit to colleges kind of pushed me to watch more and got my mind off only playing in the OHL. I had an opportunity when I was 15 to go to Plymouth but decided to take my time and develop more as a player."
However, after checking out colleges like Michigan and Boston University, Hayes ultimately chose to go to Boston College to play for the Eagles in Hockey East. Led by future NHLer Nathan Gerbe the Eagles looked primed for a strong season.
By the numbers, Hayes freshman season looks like it started very well with two goals and one assist in six games, but if you look deeper, you see that it was hard for Hayes to crack the line-up as a first year player. Those six games were spread out over the course of three months. The lack of playing time convinced Hayes that he had made the wrong choice and he decided to leave school mid-season to go to the OHL.
"I didn't play many games and being 18 years old it took a toll on me mentally to not be in the line-up," Hayes said. "A lot of adversity there I didn't know how to deal with. I just felt I needed a change, a different opportunity, and my family and I chose to go to Plymouth in January. We made it as a family and everyone was on my side for it, and I never really looked back."
Hayes officially joined the Whalers on January 10, 2008 and proceeded to put up 22 points in 27 games in his first half season with the team. The next season, Hayes linked up with another future second overall NHL draft pick as he played with Tyler Seguin. That led to Hayes' best offensive season in Plymouth as he posted 45 points and finished second on the team in goals with 26.
Hayes' third and final season with the Whalers didn't go quite as planned as he battled injury and only played in 50 games. He still managed to tally 35 points and also had a strong playoff showing with 14 points (7 goals, 7 assists) in 9 playoff games as Plymouth was knocked out by Windsor in the second round, the eventual OHL and Memorial Cup champions.
While he may have been disappointed with the on-ice product, Hayes was exemplary off-ice, as he was honored with the Dan Snyder Memorial Trophy in 2010 as the OHL's Humanitarian of the Year. Hayes went back to Plymouth during the summer to teach the Learn to Play program when he found out there was no instructor. He also worked with the Friends of Jaclyn program, which brings athletes together with children who have brain tumors. That paired him with Johnny Muller and his brother Aidan.
"That family, they've done unbelievable things for me," Hayes said. "They always stay in touch and follow me. Their family showed me the other side of things that you can battle through anything. When I was in junior and thought I had a bad night, no points maybe got scored on a couple times, I come in and he's still smiling after the game. Knowing what he's going through, guess what, you just lost one game so you can be a better person."
Hayes turned pro in 2010-11. He went to the New Jersey Devils Prospect Camp and ended up signing with their ECHL affiliate the Trenton Devils, finishing his first season second on the team with 50 points in 63 games. In his second year he started the season briefly with the Greenville Road Warriors before returning to the newly renamed Trenton Titans. Same team, nearly same result as he posted 48 points in 65 games.
Then came the 2012-13 season last year, which saw Hayes play for three teams get traded twice during the year including his eventual landing spot in Stockton. He started the season with Trenton where he posted 6 points in 12 games. Next up was a 16-game stint in South Carolina where he had 10 points for the Stingrays. Finally, he came to Stockton in early March and put up 11 points in 12 regular season games.
"When you get traded, you can't get down," Hayes said. "Getting traded twice in one season doesn't really help your self-esteem, but you're playing hockey for a living, you have to enjoy it."
Hayes vented some of those frustrations as he exploded in the postseason, leading the Thunder with 24 points in 23 playoff games as the team advanced all the way to the Kelly Cup Final before falling to the Reading Royals.
This season started even better as Hayes raced out of the gates with 17 points in just the first 13 games. But a roadblock popped up in the form of a shoulder injury that put him on the shelf for a long recovery.
"I'm not going to say I wasn't frustrated," Hayes said. "It was the best start I've ever had in my pro career. For a guy that's never played in the American Hockey League, always hoping for a call-up, it was definitely very hard for me to not get down, but I had my family and my girlfriend and everybody helping me out."
Now back on the ice, ahead of schedule, Hayes is looking to find his form and have another great postseason display. His first game back was on March 2nd, the same day and the same opponent, the Ontario Reign, as his first ever game in a Stockton uniform, perhaps a good omen. Plus, Hayes also had the same result, recording an assist in the game.
"Everyone was so positive here, pushing me to be a better player and making sure I was doing the right things," Hayes said. "I can't thank everyone enough for getting me back out there. Missing 39 games it's kind of tough for him [Rich Kromm] to put me in those situations. I want to put that time back in and hopefully get back to the way things were going."
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Below are the President's remarks on decision to sign anti-homosexual bill at the closing ceremony of the 10-day retreat of the NRM Parliamentary Caucus, 16th February 2014:
1. In that bill, I had no problem with punishing people who promote homosexuality.
2. I had no problem with punishing people who become homosexual for mercenary reasons what one would call homosexual prostitution. The man is not a homosexual, but he engages in homosexuality for money.
3. I had no problem with punishing exhibitionism of homosexuality.
The reason I had not signed the bill is to scientifically answer the question; are there people genetically born homosexual? For me, I had thought that since there were people born albino there could be people born homosexual.
But since the medical authorities, the department of genetics of the Medical School from Makerere, say there is no proof yet that people are homosexual by genetics, I told those scientists to put it in writing and they are going to do so. Then I will sign the bill.
Am taking all these precautions because am historically answerable for whatever I do as a leader. There were mistakes made in the 1930s by Hitler because he wanted to make Germany strong. Some of these issues are very crucial and should be handled objectively not emotionally.
I had not concentrated my mind on homosexuality all these years. I thought electricity, roads, were more urgent things. Moreover, I had never seen a homosexual.
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I just got back from my first trip of 2011 to Vegas and wanted to see Win/Loss by property. I figured this might be helpful for some other members on the board.
Go into your mlife account and select view tax statements.
Your options on the right hand side will be
When you select the year you will notice that it will open up on the right hand side of the screen and 2011 is not yet an option.
Choose the option on the very bottom which says: Print Tax Statement
This will open up a new browser window with an automatic print option. Select Cancel
In the top of the new window you will see an address like shown below:
Change the year to 2011. The new line would appear like:
It might autoprompt you to print again and select cancel. On your screen you will have an updated screen showing your 2011 win/loss statements.
This report is a constant tally so if you already have play in 2011 then you will need to look at the difference from before and after your trip.
before trip it said Bellagio: 400 win
After trip it said Bellagio: 800 win
You won 400 this past trip at the Bellagio
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I tried this with Caesars.com and it doesn't appear that all of their systems are talking as quickly as mlife. While I noticed my play at Planet Hollywood was entered into the win/loss, I didn't see my play at Caesars Palace. I did notice the tier point increase though which I am 99% sure was from my Caesars Palace Play.


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Get ready to rock, because there are only a few days left until Switched at Birth returns to our lives! We were lucky enough to catch an advanced screening of January 3rd's mid-season premiere and we're still recovering from it's sheer awesomeness. Luckily, we have five sneak peaks to get you pumped up for next week.
1. Bay Bonds With Her Dad... Kind of.
Bay is eager to form a relationship with her biological father, but John is wary about his daughter hanging out with a total stranger. Let's just say that Bay finds a way to hang with Angelo — but it doesn't exactly turn out for the best.
2. Daphne and Wilke Get Wet n' Wild
Daphne might pretend to be disinterested in Switched at Birth's resident ditzy jock, but an emotional scene during the premiere hints that there might be a love-connection in the works! And yes, we can promise you a shirtless and dripping wet Wilke!
3. Daphne and Emmett Have a Sleepover
Emmett is dating Bay, so why does he wake up in a cozy tent sharing a pillow with Daphne? Ruh-roh, someone call cupid because his arrow missed its target!
4. Our Favorite Couple Get Into an Argument
Emmett and Bay are the cutest couple in ABC Family history, but their relationship gets rocky during the season premiere. Could it have to do with Daphne and Emmett's impromptu sleepover? Our lips are sealed!
5. A New Hottie Joins the Crew
Emmet and Wilke meet one of Bay's ex-best friends at a Guitar Face concert. Is this lady just a guest star, or will she stick around for a quick love triangle or two?
6. Kathryn Unearths a New Clue
Kathryn and John are desperate to win their lawsuit against the hospital that switched Bay and Daphne, and a new clue drives Kathryn to sneak around without John knowing. Will her vigilante mission hurt their relationship, or make them stronger?
Regina has always painted Angelo as a terrible person and distant father, but she has a change of heart during the mid-season premiere. Do we see a sexy reunion on the horizon?!
Intrigued by these juicy teasers? Then don't miss Switched at Birth when it premieres on Tuesday, January 3rd 2012, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC Family!


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"The next morning," Dan recalls (he was still not over the anxiety of knowing the car was genuine and sitting on eBay unsold), "the gentleman called me on my cell phone to tell me no deal-he's not selling me the car!" The seller had spoken with Mr. Rosen and learned it was, indeed, a legit car.
That changed things. the seller felt the car was worth double the amount he had put as his "Buy It Now" price. Dan was freaking out. "I was in shock that I was not getting this Corvette," he says. "I called Rayburn, who said, 'We have the fish this close to the boat. Let's reel it on in.'" Dan jumped back on eBay and hit the Buy It Now button, which ends the auction and sells the car for a predetermined price. eBay stresses when using the Buy It Now feature: "You are agreeing to a contract. You will enter into a legally binding contract to purchase the item from the seller." The seller called back and asked if Dan had used the Buy It Now button. When he replied that he did, the seller decided to go through with the deal. At last, just as his friend Rayburn had foretold, he now owned a Motion Corvette.
And what a Corvette it was. The engine was the factory LS5 454 that had been warmed up with roller rockers, an Edelbrock aluminum intake, and a big Holley. The Hooker headers and sidepipes are fully functional. It did not get Motion's more aggressive Phase III treatment. Transmission is the M22 Rock Crusher, and the axle is the 3.73:1 Posi. Wheels are 15x8 front and 15x9 rear American Turbines. There is no power steering or power brakes. Rayburn later applied the fresh pearlescent yellow as Motion's original plans called for. Inside is the original diamond tufted custom interior, still in superb condition.
Dan is in Motion Corvette heaven when he takes to the road, but it's a little nerve-wracking since if something bad happens, the car cannot be replaced. Prices for Motion cars have spiked sharply in the last couple of years. Dan has considered selling it to the right person-someone who would keep the car visible to the public, preferably as part of a package with Rayburn's Manta-to fund a classic car business venture he's got in mind, but he's in no hurry for that day. he knows, in the world of exotic Corvettes, there's no higher height to ascend.
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>> The Motion Moray was an idea I had combining parts of the Maco, the Manta Ray, and some of the GT stuff.
>> There was only one of them that I made, and they found it, brought it back, and painted it beautifully, and everything looks really nice. It's a car that I'm very proud that I made, even though I'd forgotten all about it.
>> We did those interiors for the GT cars and the specialty cars. We had a fellow who's still doing the same thing, the famous Dondee from Long Island. He did all my custom cars. It looks like leather, but as I recall, it wasn't.


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Nestled perched upon my cliff
On either side the herd doth stream
At wat'ring hole they catch my whiff
The starving beast craves blood supreme
I bear and bare a serpent's fang
Inflicting burn with venom dear
And thus my prey, away it sprang
My fire's roar it's sure to hear
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Posted 24 December 2012 - 05:52 PM
Thanks for kicking off the guessing on this one. I'm neither a porcupine nor a rose, though.
When this one's solved, it should be fairly obvious without very much loose interpretation.
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Posted 24 December 2012 - 10:35 PM
I'm not a vampire, as it sucks blood rather than envenoming.
Along those lines, I'll also preemptively say I'm not a poisonous snake, since the riddle speaks of a serpent's fang and I wouldn't put the answer in the riddle itself that blatantly. I'm something quite unrelated.
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Spoiler for Hello plasmid. Good riddles as always. Are ye a.......petrol pump?
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Who will win the West....Spurs or Lakers?
Ummmm... possibly neither one. While the Lakers have had their issues, when it comes down to it, they have one of the best playoff-ready lineups in the NBA yet AGAIN. The Spurs will fall in the second round somewhere.
Possibly neither like adanny14 said, but if i had to choose i would say lakers, because of their way to always pull their selfs together when the playoffs hit.
And with their length that they have, when they are on their game it is hard to compete with them physicaly ( well for the teams in the western playoff picture right now)
Spurs. I disagree with u guys. They are the 2 best teams no doubt and unless the mavs have something to offer then i dont see any way that it wouldnt be spurs v lakers for the WCF
Spurs are not that hard to figure out tho, dont get me wrong they are good, and the record to prove it. But once playoffs come you will see them struggle a little..
The SPURS have the West already. But, playoffs are different, and it doesn't matter for the Lakers. They will perform and get it done. Kobe said himself that he's not worried about what's been happening, except the focus. It's happened before, and it happens when you repeat because you get complacent and bored with the long, tiring regular season.
But, come playoffs, Kobe's eyes will be on the prize, and he will rally his troops to the NBA Finals.
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Jason Kidd has apologized on Twitter for his arrest on a drunken-driving charge after an accident last week. Days after signing with the Knicks, Kidd crashed his SUV into a telephone pole in the Hamptons on Sunday, Southampton Town police said. He was treated at a hospital for minor injuries after the 2010 Cadillac Escalade he was driving hit a pole and veered into the woods around 2 a.m. Kidd writes Friday that he regrets ''any disruption my accident last weekend may have caused members of the community and want to thank the local authorities.'' In another posting, Kidd also thanks his family and friends for their support.
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Don thanks for the info on the $50 discount. I plan on booking the hotel this week.
Well, it's not as good as the $200 discount I used to be able to find on air and a private room, often yielding free room, but it's a little help. If you can't find the discount code, call the company you're booking with; they should be able to help. Or ask on the Coz forum, depending on if you're using Orbitz, CheapCaribbean, or whoever.
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. I know this a scuba site and I appreciate the information and opinions from the knowledgeable folks who visit this site. However this time I have a family snorkeling question. My wife and I are taking our son (8 years old) on another snorkeling trip in June. We have to been Cozumel several times and last year did the Whale sharks at Isla Mujeres. We are considering Cozumel again due to the ease of getting there and the simplicity of jumping in just in front of the hotel. However I was thinking about a different place in the Caribbean or Mexico. Cayman is high on the list because I think Stingray city would blow him away. I would appreciate any insight on family oriented snorkeling trip.
Grand Cayman would blow his mind, just not Stingray City but the new ship wreck the USS Kittiwake which sits in 60' crystal clear water with the top of the wreck only 8 feet from the surface. In the town of West Bay, the Northwall snorkeling in this area around Cobalt Coast Resort was voted by 9 NOAA scientist the healthiest reefs in all the Cayman Islands. Just as enter down the ladder in 4 feet of water it is called Sea Fan reef with 1,000's of fans swaying all around you.
Your son being 8 years old allows him to become a PADI Seal or a SSI Ranger. These programs are just wonderful allowing him to dive to 15 feet with a instructor. Talk about blowing him away, this would be a life time memory, especially diving at the real Stingray City, which is 15 feet.
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We have had many trips to Cayman, always a great time. Recently we have gotten into Scuba although just my son and I as my wife and others really like the ability to go anyplace, anytime and simple "dive in". For those who want to mix/match snorkeling with scuba Cayman is a great place. Many years ago we purchased a flexible week at Morritts Tortuga club which is on the east end - a short drive to Rum Point where many of the Sting Ray City boats depart - although most go from the west end because that's where many tourists hang out and the tour boats come in.
Next year when you think about your trip let me know off-list as we now live in San Jose CA and it is harder for us to get to the Caymans. So we have been renting our Tortuga Club week at low rate just to cover maintenance cost. My email is firstname.lastname@example.com. Regards, Dave G from San Jose, previously Boston.
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I'll chime in a little here (I was the SE right behind him at the staring line wearing the red moose gear).
We started at the back of the groups, as there were only three of us and Paul (the owner of highland park) didn't know who was going to show up or how well we might be able to ride the course. I think we proved that we need to start a bit more towards the front next time around.
I wasn't nearly as aggressive in my passing so I think you never see me past the first few corners of the MX track (on my video I almost ran into FD505 over one of the jumps) but it was a total hoot to ride the 950 fast in the woods for an hour and a half. I am totally worn out today (could have also been the 3 or 4 hours of riding I did after the race as well, half on my 950 on the same trails, and half back on the 450).
I ran a new Pirelli MT16 rear tire, 120/100-18 with a moose HD tube at 20psi. no problems with mine. Front I ran a lightly use pirelli MXMS 80/100-21 with HD tube and 20psi. I think the guy on the GS was running Michelin S12's and I think he said around 20psi? I lined up with 25psi, but after talking to him I dropped mine to around 20 as well. Worked fine with the heavy duty tubes. Next time I might run a mousse insert in the front if I can get my hands on one. I think in the future I might run the Scorpion Pro 90/90-21 front, and the XCMS rear 120/100-18 and see how they work unless it's drier and maybe keep the MT16 rear?
My biggest complaint for the race was my suspension. I have only had the bike about a month, and the suspension has been done in the past by SuperPlush (SPS) and it's been great but I don't think it was tuned with this kind of riding in mind. In the trails it was decent but there's a lot of water bars/jumps on the up (and down) hills, and I bottomed out every so often. next time i'll stiffen things up more and see if that helps. the second lap on the MX track I started to jump the jumps but the landings were sketchy (i.e. I thought I was going to crash twice) so I decided fear was better than valor and rolled off over the jumps on the MX track. I did continue to air out a few on the trails though, I'll try to post another video of part of my ride tomorrow (camera was pointed too low and there's mud on the lens, so it's kind of annoying). I was there for the experience, not necessarily to win. :)
but it was crazy fun and really a blast. Highland Park will be doing another race the end of January/early Feb and he will definitely have an ADV/V-twin class again. Everyone loved hearing and seeing them in action!
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If you need more direct help or instruction on photography, I offer individual photography tutoring sessions. The tutoring sessions are personalized sessions that are intended to help photographers where they might be struggling with specific aspects of flash photography. The photography tutoring sessions are based on the material that I present in the full-day workshops. These sessions take place in my studio in Little Falls, NJ 07470.
Fees & structure of tutoring sessions:
- Individual tutoring sessions are $100 per hour. They typically last 4 hours.
- If the tutoring session is held away from my studio, there is an additional $100 travel fee.
- If you'd like to pair up with a friend, then the fee is $150 p/h.
- A non-refundable retainer of $100 is required to secure the date.
A model will not be available for tutoring sessions, unless specifically requested at an additional fee.
(Models are available for individual workshops and the full-day group workshops.)
The goal of the tutoring session is to answer specific questions or provide answers to specific challenges that each photographer is facing. Photographers are also encouraged to bring in images (either on a disc or on a laptop) that might provide insight into their needs. Having this information will allow me to personalize the tutoring session to make the most of the time available.
Possible topics to cover include aspects of flash and digital photography, such as:
- camera and flash essentials
- exposure metering
- basic lighting
- lighting formals (for wedding photographers)
- outdoor lighting including fill flash and high speed sync
A certain level of fundamental technical knowledge is required for the sessions to be successful.
For example, a photographer should already know:
- the basic operation and controls of his or her camera,
- how to read the camera's built in metering display,
- the basic relationship of aperture / shutter speed / ISO, and
- how to manually adjust those settings.
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- 1 February 6, 2008 at 8:53 pm
I want to thank you for a hopefully life changing day! I had several aha! moments today. You truly have a gift not just in the obvious, (your photography), but in your ability to share your knowledge. Your desire to truly help someone is obvious; where some would keep their secrets to themselves you clearly want to help others become better. Your love of the science behind lighting "shines" through, and is almost contagious. I truly feel that with the tools you have given me today I will be able to take my passion to the next level and that is something one can not put a price tag on. Just wanted you to know how much I enjoyed the day, and appreciate what you have given me.
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- 2 January 24, 2012 at 8:47 pm
For the last few years I've been shooting using only natural light. Who can honestly argue with the gentle light of late afternoon in February? The obvious problem is that it's seldom late afternoon in February. So I was forced to venture into the wild unknown and extremely opinionated world of man made lighting.
Thank goodness I came across Neil's Blog. The pictures speak for themselves, the lighting is spot on.
In most cases you wouldn't know the lighting wasn't coming thru a nearby window. I knew this was the man I wanted to learn from.
I knew nothing when I first contacted Neil. I had just received my first Nikon Speedlight from B&H a SB910 but had no idea how to turn it on (o.k. I could turn it on but that was about it). We talked for a bit on the phone and I quickly set up a private 4 hour lesson in his studio.
My lesson took place yesterday. I was amazed at the amount Neil shared in 4 hours. We worked primarily with Speedlights, we covered:
Techniques of Bouncing on Camera Flash
Mixing and Balancing of Ambient Light and Flash.
Using Flash as a Main Light.
Using Flash as a Fill.
Correct Metering for Difficult Situations.
The Real Factors that effect Freezing Motion.
Dragging Shutter.
TTL vs. Manual
High Speed Sync
He also shared his vast knowledge on gear, and how little you really need to get a great amount of light (even when trying to light up a group of twelve people evenly). He went into the advantages of light meters both in camera and handheld and the logic of when to use which. Pocketwizards vs. Radio Poppers vs. CLS systems.
It wasn't just about the big topics tho, it was about the heavy and constant sprinkling of real world knowledge that Neil shares as he goes thru the lessons and exercises. He is a kind , warm, patient, funny and generous teacher who wants you to know every trick he does.
For anyone that can take a lesson with Neil I highly ecourage you to. Your eyes will be opened to the truth about lighting. The proof is in the pictures.
Robert M.
- 3 July 14, 2013 at 10:01 pm
I just had a tutoring session with Neil. It was incredible. Neil didnt just tell me what to do, he explained the whys and demonstrated the how to's so that I can now set my camera and flash knowledgably. Neil had me practice the different possible lighting setups I wanted to know about and because i was able to practice what i was learning it made it real and allowed me to see that I can make it happen. All this was done very patiently. I learned everything I was hoping to learn and more. Thank you Neil!
- 4 August 8, 2013 at 12:40 am
I had my private tutoring session with Neil today and could not be happier with the experience. He listened carefully to the goals I had for the course and efficiently helped me reach them. The WAY he helped me reach them was simply genius. He was a teacher, but disguised as an excited photo enthusiast with an insatiable thirst to pass knowledge to a friend. The lessons were learned and reinforced at a comfortable pace. And the way he set up practical scenarios for practice hooked me in completely. One moment I was shooting a rock star… the next the mayor, and the next a beautiful model (All played by Neil himself!!)
He is a seasoned pro, wonderful educator, and full of charisma. If you are an aspiring photographer or simply wish to shoot better photos, I recommend adding a personal tutoring session with Neil to your shopping list. I cannot say enough about this wonderful experience and plan to go back for more.
Thank you Neil!!!!
- 5 August 15, 2013 at 10:20 pm
I had considered attending one of Neil's photography workshops, but because I felt I had a solid grasp of lighting (thanks primarily to Neil's Tangents blog), and because I had a multitude of other questions about photography outside of the picture taking part of it, I opted for one of Neil's private tutoring sessions. Some of the topics we covered were the logistics of shooting weddings, image file management, marketing, web site appearance and getting your website found, equipment selection and posing. As the others have said Neil is a wonderful teacher and all around great guy, he was very laid back and made me feel right at home at his studio during our time together.
I feel fortunate that I live driving distance to Neil's studio and had the opportunity to have a one on one with one of the most influential people of my journey into photography. I HIGHLY recommend making the trip to Little Falls for one of Neil's tutoring sessions if you have the opportunity to do so..
- 6 November 22, 2013 at 7:35 pm
I stumbled upon Neil's website when researching a lens to buy. I was simply stunned by his images. I owned a speedlight, but never really knew how to use it. So after spend a great deal of time reading his blog, I decided to arrange a lesson. I was not disappointed. Neil did a wonderful job explaining how flash works and then systematically took me through a series of exercises to demonstrate this information in practice. He covered topics including manual flash, TTL, Bounce, Softboxes, the "sunny 16," shooting in harsh conditions. He even had coffee and bought lunch! His studio is amazing. I cannot recommend a lesson with Neil enough. He is artist and teacher and is definitely worth the time and money. I look forward to using what I learned to take better pictures and arranging another lesson sometime in the new year.
- 7 April 22, 2014 at 10:59 am
There are many people who think that upgrading to the next and greatest camera is going to improve their photography. They are wrong. Learning how to control light is going to improve your photography. Living in NYC, I searched aimlessly trying to find a professional photographer who would be willing to show me one-on-one how to control light. I am very fortunate that I found Neil.
Neil was open and receptive to teaching me and I now think of him as some kind of guru. I had three private tutoring sessions with Neil; one in his studio and two using Skype. I have benefitted tremendously from these lessons. I went to Neil completely confused about off-camera lighting. I had no idea how to use speedlights, umbrellas, and wireless triggers. All of the DVD's and tutorials on YouTube about this subject seemed to be preaching to the converted. Most tutorials move at such a quick pace that I can't follow them and there is no way I can ask basic questions that people like me need to know. This is why private lessons are a huge benefit.
With Neil, our lessons were slow and deliberate. Whenever I had a question, he was able to explain it to me in a way I could understand. You will not get this kind of help with a DVD or on YouTube. Furthermore, I was not interested at all in taking photos. I was interested in knowing how to take good photos. I want to be armed with the knowledge to feel confident to know that in any lighting situation I will be able to take great photos in manual and TTL mode. What I like about Neil is that he is not a warm and fuzzy instructor. Like a good teacher he will explain something to you and then he will expect you to remember it and explain it back to him. This approach to teaching has really made me stop and learn what it takes to control light.
In addition, I highly recommend Neil's book, "Direction & Quality of Light." It's no substitute for private lessons with Neil but it reinforces everything you need to know about off-camera lighting. Getting your light off-camera is probably the single greatest thing you can do to improve your photography. Thank you, Neil, for teaching me.
- 8 April 11, 2015 at 11:22 am
My private tutoring with Neil was fantastic! He is very generous of his time and his knowledge. He answered all the questions I had and even more that I didn't have.
I work with TTL flash inside. Manual flash inside. When then work outside in bright sunlight with TTL, High speed sync and manual flash mode. Working with sunny 16 rule and learning to use the Guide number of the flash.
I also learned a lot about posing my subject. Wow! What a difference a good pose can do to a picture. When you work with non professional model (the model for our session was my wife), you have to give a lot more directives to them so they pose adequately. I learned a lot about that too!
Thank you very much!
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Mix together in a spray bottle.
*all amounts are approximate. My spray bottle is clearly less than a gallon, but I still used the same amounts of baking soda and soap with less water, it's just a bit more concentrated!
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anyone have trouble with the baking soda clogging the trigger? i dissolved it in hot water first but that dint help. having the same problem with the homemade shoutReplyDelete
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