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Jan 17 2011
Food Photos: The Winner!
I have loved this Food photo assignment. It's made me hungry, and the photos have been just gorgeous.
Before I announce the winner, I'd like to point out what I loved about each finalist.
(And speaking of finalists, each one below wins a $75 B & H Gift Card. Contact [email protected] to claim your cards. Congrats, guys!)
By Theresa Thompson. I loved this instantly. I know the colorful sprinkles might not fit some folks' strict definition of "food"…but I thought the photo itself was gloriously beautiful and inventive, as was Theresa Thompson's entire photostream. Wow.
By goodlife.eats. This photo makes me want to dive in and start slurping this gorgeous soup. The composition, focus, exposure…it's all wonderful. Great job, GoodLife Eats!
By jennifer glass. This photo drew me in immediately, and made me feel like I was right there in the kitchen making pierogies. I love the aerial view, the motion of the hands, and the imperfection of the messy counter. Just fabulous.
By MelissaG2003. One of my favorites immediately, I love the color, the clarity, and the "pose" of the Froot Loops. Fabulous.
By Deborah Tynan. Deborah Tynan always reels me in with her incredible use of textures, and I loved what she did with these blueberries. Definitely a work of art!
By beantownbaker. I love this one. What a pretty peppermint marshmallow, and the overall focus and depth-of-field is so awesome. I have a hard time shooting food from above and getting everything in focus, and this photo makes me want to try a little harder. Gorgeous!
By Sweetapolita. I had a hard time choosing between Sweetapolita's soft turquoise cake and the chocolate cake with pink icing she submitted. In the end, I loved the composition of this shot the most…and I wanted to sink my teeth into this piece of cake instantly.
By Savour Fare. My love and affection for Lyle's aside, I just think this shot is splendid. The dark red/wood toned background is such a great choice for the warm, rich color of the Lyle's can…and the syrup itself. So gorgeous, Savour Fare!
By MarianneLoMonaco. Oh, what can I say? Creamy and dreamy and divine. Such a unique idea for a shot; the white-on-white is so beautiful. Fantastic job, Marianne. I love your photos.
By sae photography. Quite possibly one of the most beautiful shots of pancakes I've ever seen! The focus is out of this world.
By picky & fussy. I've never seen such a beautiful bowl of tomatoes; from a distance, they almost look like eggs. What a shot. The exposure is perfect.
By Simutis [nancy]. There were so many cherry shots submitted in this assignment, and I selected several to feature throughout the week. I loved the happiness of this one, as well as the lovely natural light and the subtle processing. Very lovely!
By Cosi! Again, I think this is one of the most gorgeous photos of M & M cookies ever. So warm and lovely.
The winner of the "Food" Photography Assignment is…
Jennifer Glass! Congratulations, Jennifer. Your gorgeous shot proved to be irresistible to me. Contact [email protected] to claim your prize.
THANK YOU to everyone for sharing your food photos over the past week. I've loved every delicious second.
111 Comments and 24 Replies
CoriK On Monday, January 17 at 6:33 pm
Jennifer's gorgeous entry was my favorite! Congrats to all of the finalists!
Mary On Monday, January 17 at 6:34 pm
Anyone of these could have been the top pick! Congrats to everyone on these beatutiful shots. If I ever get to replace my broken dslr, I plan on entering your contests, Ree. This may have been my favorite photo contest yet. So fun!
Katie | GoodLife Eats On Monday, January 17 at 6:40 pm
Beautiful photos, everyone and big thanks to Ree! Congratulations, Jennifer – your photo was definitely one of my top favorites.
MOV On Monday, January 17 at 9:33 pm
I agree, that was my favorite too. (Of course, if we were in MY kitchen, the artistic goal might be hindered by the "real" factor: stray cup on the counter, banana peel left over from breakfast, toast crumbs, unopened pack of batteries–how did those get in the shot–and oh, yeah, Duncan Hines mix. Turns out, this mama doesn't have time for scratch.)
Always an inspiration!
Homeschool on the Croft On Wednesday, January 19 at 4:39 am
@ MOV … I would 'like' this comment were there a Like button here!
Shannon D. On Monday, January 17 at 6:41 pm
So excited about this winner. I love this photo. Everything in it just meshes all together so well. Great contest!
Deb Tynan On Monday, January 17 at 6:43 pm
Thanks PW!!! So happy to have been included in such an amazing group of finalists! And congrat's to Jennifer Glass– you totally deserved the win!
~ Deb
Gigs On Monday, January 17 at 6:45 pm
PW, I have no idea how you could choose just one, but I loved the winner too! Congrats Jennifer! I love the in-the-middle-osity of it and how it really shows all the stages of the pierogies (well, except the actual cooking but…) I just had a very large dinner, but for some reason I'm all hungry again… hmmmm….
This was a fun contest Ree. I didn't submit anything this time so it was fun to just see what everyone else submitted. Some very talented photographers AND cooks!
CarolM On Monday, January 17 at 6:46 pm
Love your choice for the winner – makes you feel like you're right there helping in the kitchen. All the finalists were superb.
D On Monday, January 17 at 6:47 pm
Excellent winner – this picture was just wonderful!!
Nancy~The Wife of a Dairyman On Monday, January 17 at 6:51 pm
WOW! I missed that first photo in your contest! I can see why you chose it as the winner. And I also want to dig into that turqoise cake:)
Chris On Monday, January 17 at 6:51 pm
I don't know why, but everytime I look at the winner's photo, I think "What a GREAT jigsaw puzzle that would make!" (How random is that?)
Kristin On Tuesday, January 18 at 7:42 am
Chris, I agree. This would make an incredible Ravensburger puzzle. Big, bold and beautiful!
Kathy On Wednesday, January 19 at 12:19 pm
I thought the same thing – mixes great food with great fun, and a challenge at that! Beautiful photo that I was definitely drawn to. Great choice from a great group of pictures.
Daisy On Monday, January 17 at 6:52 pm
Yah! My favorite won!! They are all amazing, this one was even more so!
Wendy@goodegginteriors On Monday, January 17 at 6:56 pm
I don't even know how you narrowed down the list?! It seems every entry was incredible!
Jayne On Monday, January 17 at 6:56 pm
Yay! My fav too! To me it looks like a child is hard at work – going by the hands and the look of some of the pastries
Great topic! Can't think what other topics could top this now!
Rosie @ Sweetapolita On Monday, January 17 at 6:57 pm
Thanks for writing such lovely things about my cakes, Ree (and for the gift card prize!). Congratulations to Jennifer–I absolutely adore everything about her winning photo; it gives me chills, actually. I was truly just so excited to be a finalist. It makes me want to work even harder as a newbie food photographer! Thanks to everyone who had such kind things to say about my cake photos! xo
Judy K. On Tuesday, January 18 at 8:13 am
Well deserved Rosie! Your picture made me want to stop by your website and ooohhh your cakes look so delicious! Looking forward to trying some of your delicious cake recipes.
Kathleen On Tuesday, January 18 at 3:50 pm
I too just had to peek at your flickr stream. Your baking and photography are enviable! (and your daughters are too adorable) So lovely!
Kristiane On Monday, January 17 at 6:57 pm
This was definitely my favorite as well! I was so drawn to it.
Natalie V2 On Monday, January 17 at 6:58 pm
You gave yourself a tough assignment having to choose a winner from among so many beautiful and creative shots. Good job. I don't know how I would have narrowed it down, but your choice is a nice one. It is unique in that it is about the loving process of preparing food. Thanks again for hosting these virtual art galleries.
claudia On Monday, January 17 at 6:59 pm
What an honor to be among the finalists! Thank you Ree, there were so many beautiful entries, it made my head spin! Congrats to Jennifer… it was my pick too
becky up a hill On Monday, January 17 at 7:00 pm
this was my favorite. i'm so glad! Congrats to the winner and oh my goodness…i'm hungry
My Modern Country On Monday, January 17 at 7:07 pm
So many wonderful shots-you are all amazing!
Congratulations Jennifer
Jennifer Glass On Monday, January 17 at 7:08 pm
Oh my gosh!! I can't believe my photo won! I am thrilled beyond measure, and honored that my photo is included in a group of such beautiful photos. This photography assignment had such a high level of talent, and I truly would have had a tough time picking a winner. My grandmother passed away a few years ago, and I never got the chance to make pierogies with her, but I know she would be so proud that her humble version of comfort food resonated with so many people. Thanks again!
Melissa G On Monday, January 17 at 7:51 pm
Aww!! Yay for you Jennifer!! It is a great photo!
Marianne LoMonaco On Monday, January 17 at 8:23 pm
Huge congratulations! This was my favourite photo of the group, amazing quality. I'm sorry for you loss and that you missed out on what are some of my best childhood memories had with my grandmother. Except we made pizza.
SeattleStarlet On Monday, January 17 at 9:44 pm
Congatulations, Jennifer! I love that your photo shows "the process" involved in making pierogies in a still shot. Your grandmother must be smiling down on you today! I hope you have a chance to make her pierogies with your own grandchildren someday.
Caroline in Tennessee On Monday, January 17 at 10:26 pm
Congratulations! I am a spectator only in the phot competitions – and I am so jealous that I don't have that "eye" for photography! I could stare at these food photos for hours!
K.Young On Tuesday, January 18 at 5:58 am
Congratulations, Jennifer!
Valerie @ Love through the stomach... On Tuesday, January 18 at 6:37 am
Congrats Jennifer! I love that photo, mostly because it's a real person making real food. (No offense meant to the stylish posed shots, like the sprinkles or the cherry and milk, they're really pretty, but don't tell me a story, your photo does!!!)
Amys blah, blah, blogging On Tuesday, January 18 at 6:44 am
Congratulations Jennifer! Yours was definitely my favorite too. The others were beautifully shot, but I love how yours seemed so natural like I could just walk right up and start making one too. Fabulous!!
Jillian On Tuesday, January 18 at 3:53 pm
Congrats, Jennifer! Your sweet comment about your grandmother brought tears to my eye. Very unique shot. Thank you for sharing!
homegrown countrygirl On Tuesday, January 18 at 5:36 pm
Your photo was my favorite, too! Love it!
Malie S. On Monday, January 17 at 7:08 pm
Those were all awesome photos! Yeah, not sure how you were able to even pick a winner, but I do love the one you chose. What a fun contest, even for the spectator.
Erin (Travel, Eat, Repeat) On Monday, January 17 at 7:11 pm
You picked my favorite photo as the winner. Everything about it just makes me want to crawl inside the photograph and live there.
Brie On Monday, January 17 at 7:23 pm
My favorite! Congrats to the winner…
the cottage child On Monday, January 17 at 7:23 pm
I couldn't decide between hers and the pot luck shot – I love real food. Congratulations, Jennifer, and thanks to all the contributors who share their gifts, and set such a high yet generous educational standard for those of us who have just started learning.
Kathleen @ Sugar and Spice On Monday, January 17 at 7:33 pm
Jennifer, what a great photo honoring your grandmother. I feel like she was in the room with you.
Congrats to all the amazing shot.
Delicious Photo Prompt Ree. xo
Mickie On Monday, January 17 at 7:34 pm
Way to go everyone, those were all beautiful and Jennifer's caught my eye right away, congratulations!
Julie On Monday, January 17 at 7:45 pm
Love them all but the one with the sprinkles on the lips is creepy… is that a baby with mascara on?
Melissa G On Monday, January 17 at 7:53 pm
Thank you so very much for choosing my photo as a finalist (and for the gift card!), Ree! I had the greatest time looking through all of the submissions. Loved all of those you chose to feature each day and I think the winner was a fabulous choice.
HNRae On Monday, January 17 at 11:22 pm
I love your picture! It was my favorite.Good job!
tracie On Monday, January 17 at 7:56 pm
Yay! I love that picture–excellent choice!
christinem On Monday, January 17 at 7:57 pm
No way could I have picked a favorite! So many wonderful photos…Jennifer's was a great choice. I feel like I'm right there and she's teaching me how to make pierogies. Congrats to all!
Kristina Churchill On Monday, January 17 at 8:00 pm
My favorite…it's just wonderful!
FireMom On Monday, January 17 at 8:04 pm
I am thrilled that a pierogi photo won! As a Polish woman who is trying to perfect her grandma's recipe, the photo made me smile. A lot.
Congrats to the winner!
Dotty On Monday, January 17 at 8:09 pm
All of the photos were absolutely amazing, but the winner was my favorite from the minute I saw it. It's so real and just tells so much.
Great contest! I loved seeing all of the entries!
Lynette-thoughtsthatgothroughmybrain On Monday, January 17 at 8:20 pm
I liked so many of them but I do think this was my fave. CONGRATS!!
Amanda On Monday, January 17 at 8:29 pm
All of the photos were great! Congratulations to the winner!!
AnneG On Monday, January 17 at 8:43 pm
Congratulations, Jennifer! And to all of the finalists! All of your pics are beautiful and interesting and I sure didn't envy Ree her job of choosing a winner!
Nancy Simutis Newell On Monday, January 17 at 8:51 pm
Congratulations Jennifer – a beautiful shot, wonderful perspective and tells a compelling story. Nicely done!
And thanks to you, P Dub, for including my cherries as a finalist. What an honor to be included with such amazing talent. My thanks to everyone who took time to call my shot out, visit my flickr stream, and send love my way.
It was a great assignment, and I'm looking forward to playing along in the next one. (I vote for "drinks" next time. =])
Jen On Monday, January 17 at 8:53 pm
I'm so glad this one won! It was my favorite, too.
Marianne LoMonaco On Monday, January 17 at 8:54 pm
Oh so fun! Congrats to all the winners here! Thank you Ree and all of you for the lovely compliments. I'm thrilled so many of you liked my photo.
Someone had asked how I did my splash photo.Well in 2010 I did a project 365 (one photo everyday for one year). During that year I was really forced to be creative constantly. I wanted to learn as much as I could and try new things and I really wanted to end up with a variety of images after the year was done.
I learned about splash photography here – http://www.diyphotography.net/strawberry-splash-thoughts-about-high-speed-photography
I was able to get great results with desk lamps, I don't have off camera flashes and at the time I had the most basic DSLR camera. If I could do it so can you. Last year I did maybe 4 splash photos. If anyone has questions I'd be happy to help: mariannelomonaco(at)yahoo(dot)com
Thanks again! xo
Rene Foust On Monday, January 17 at 8:59 pm
Congratulations to all!!! The winner was one of my favorites too.
Kerri On Monday, January 17 at 9:25 pm
This picture came up on my screen while I was uploading my picture, and I turned to my husband, showed him and said, "Hands down… that's your winner right there!" I can't believe I was that on point! I'm so happy for her, it's simply amazing.
wanda rudack On Monday, January 17 at 9:28 pm
Congrats jen ,i also make perogies ,but dont fold them like that i will have to try it
i pinch minegood photo.
Amy On Monday, January 17 at 9:30 pm
Congrats to the winner! She definitely deserved it!
JulieJ On Monday, January 17 at 9:31 pm
Congratulations, Jennifer! I "voted" for yours in the comments section of last night's finalists post. I just LOVE that shot. The messiness, the rustic "homey" feel of it…makes me feel warm and fuzzy This assignment was one of my all-time favorites, Ree! Have a stellar week!
tinaehb3 On Monday, January 17 at 9:42 pm
congrats to the winner ! I can't imagine all the work she was actually doing.
Kiran On Monday, January 17 at 9:52 pm
Congratulations Jennifer! Your hard-work has been rewarded
Laura On Monday, January 17 at 10:14 pm
Great job Jennifer! Congratulations!
Josan On Monday, January 17 at 10:24 pm
This was my favorite, too! Congratulations Jennifer! (FrootLoops was my 2nd choice)
Sue in Canada On Monday, January 17 at 10:27 pm
as soon as you showed the winning shot the very first time I knew it was going to win..it is extraordinary I think…beautiful!! Great choice…and all the pic were lovely…this one just took it to another height!
Joyce On Monday, January 17 at 10:29 pm
Congratulations to the finalists and to the winner, but I must admit my surprise at the selection of this photo as a winner. It's just my personal preference, but I really don't think it compares to some of the other GORGEOUS pictures submitted. I'm not trying to take anything away from this winner – just giving my thoughts. You all can do this far better than I can, and I am in awe. Congrats again!
Connie On Monday, January 17 at 10:32 pm
Loved this photo. You want to get a cup of coffee and sit and talk to her while she cooks.
Carole & Chewy On Monday, January 17 at 10:33 pm
I absolutely love the winning photo – amazing. Congratulations!
Kelly B On Monday, January 17 at 10:34 pm
Yay!! for pierogies!!!:) Not many people in Oklahoma even know what they are. I miss them being at every function. Carnival, fair, potluck, church gathering, etc.
HNRae On Monday, January 17 at 11:10 pm
Thanks Ree for all your hard work in these photo assignments, everyone enjoys them!
kate On Tuesday, January 18 at 12:02 am
All these photes were wonderful!!!, but I was rooting for the winner who won!
Gabi On Tuesday, January 18 at 12:04 am
I vote for the sprinkles candy mouth! Or the fruit loop tower…..! Or the peppermint marshmallow hot chocolate….Geez how on earth are you going to choose? Anyways, 1st, 2nd, 3rd in that order for me!
Tish C Hill On Tuesday, January 18 at 1:07 am
Congratulations to Jennifer for such a great entry! And to everyone else that made it to the finals! I wish I had that kind of talent….maybe someday! But I think I might eat all the scrumptious looking food before I get around to taking pics of it! LOL
tinajo On Tuesday, January 18 at 2:02 am
Huge congrats to the winner – and I found all photos to be absolutely gorgeous!
Ruth On Tuesday, January 18 at 6:37 am
Congratulations to you Jennifer. This was my favorite photo too!!!
JudyB On Tuesday, January 18 at 6:38 am
Congratulations to everyone who took the time to participate and share their beautiful pictures! I need to figure out how to enter something…..not that I expect to win!
leahabeth On Tuesday, January 18 at 6:45 am
I just don't see it, sorry.
Cindy15905 On Tuesday, January 18 at 7:04 am
I agree, this was my favorite. It was not the most complicated or professional, but it caught my eye instantly and made me stop to look. Great shot!!
Lisa D On Tuesday, January 18 at 7:07 am
That was my favorite also! There is something comforting about it.
sarah On Tuesday, January 18 at 7:14 am
yay! my favorite, too!!!
Anna On Tuesday, January 18 at 7:57 am
Ever since I first saw the winning picture, I haven't been able to get it out of my mind. I love it. I want to make a print of it and put it in my kitchen. So amazing.
Deborah On Tuesday, January 18 at 7:59 am
I love your finalists, but I have to say the winner was my LEAST favorite of all the photos you chose this whole week. It is cliche — you can find so many photos like it on flickr: http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=lips+sprinkles&s=int. That's just the first page of many when you plug in "lips sprinkles." Cliche is fine in my book if it is done well, but the skin in this one looks over-processed and plastic.
Deborah On Tuesday, January 18 at 8:02 am
So sorry! I thought the top photo was the winner. The winner is fabulous. The top photo is fine where it is, among the finalists
Dawn in Michigan On Tuesday, January 18 at 7:59 am
I LOVED the winning photo since the first time I saw it – it is absolute perfection! THIS has been my favorite "assignment" to date – I hope you do it again!!!
Deborah On Tuesday, January 18 at 8:01 am
Oops! I thought the top one (the lips) was the winner. I am sorry. The winner WAS among my favorites. Beautiful! So sorry!
Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise) On Tuesday, January 18 at 8:04 am
Well give out a shout and move the furniture waaaaay back 'cause this Ozark Farm Chick is dancin' my big old happy dance for the grand winners!!!! What a talented bunch of readers ya'll have over here. Woooooooohoooooooo!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WONDERFUL WINNERS!!!! :o) :o) :o)
From the foggy cold hills and hollers of the Missouri Ponderosa, ya'll have a most wonderfully blessed winter's day!!!!
Snowstorm 'a~comin'…I'm off to the city to 'stock~up' on supplies. Dang it to thunder if I wasn't born with a shoppin' gene!!!!
Blair On Tuesday, January 18 at 8:25 am
Yay!! Congratulations. This was my favorite! What a hard decision though.
Lindsay On Tuesday, January 18 at 8:43 am
I love photos that tell a story and yours does it so well. Congratulations!
Danise On Tuesday, January 18 at 9:01 am
I loved looking at all of these pics throughout the week. I am in the middle of a kitchen remodel (can you hear the pounding hammers?) and have been wondering what I will put on the walls in the finished kitchen. I think I'm going to try to take some of my own pics – we'll see how it goes – maybe I could just hire one of the finalists!!!!!
Paula B. On Tuesday, January 18 at 9:16 am
Wow, I was ooohing and ahhing at so many of these while I enjoyed all of them. Loved your winner and so many of the others that didn't even make your final group. Here's to the photogs – all of you have an amazing "eye'!
Jennifer Anderson On Tuesday, January 18 at 9:21 am
I'm so glad you picked the pierogies — that was my favorite photo too!
Tasha On Tuesday, January 18 at 9:24 am
This photo assignment was BY FAR my favorite to view! EVERY entry was so unique & special in its own way. I loved the winner's picture the first moment I saw it. How do people think of these things? AMAZING!
kathy m On Tuesday, January 18 at 9:50 am
Congrats to all the winners!!!!
kathy m On Tuesday, January 18 at 9:55 am
and now I must go eat… I am starving….
fidget On Tuesday, January 18 at 10:13 am
yay! Jennifer's was my fave of the bunch. Congrats to her and all the finalists
Sid @ Fête Foreign On Tuesday, January 18 at 10:38 am
Stunning. One of my favorites . . . but then again they were ALL wonderful. Congratulations to all !
strawberry CAKE On Tuesday, January 18 at 11:08 am
Congrats! I love this one, it's so REAL, not too dolled up. Love it!
Denise in Seattle On Tuesday, January 18 at 11:31 am
I didn't notice if the winner was a professional photographer, but I noticed that many of the finalists are. It would be interesting to haev a contest for amatures only, just to see what people without the fancy equipment and post-processing software can take SOOTC.
These were all lovely shots, but my favorite was the blue cake because of its vibrant color. Many of these finalist photos were washed out, faded, texturized and post-processed beyond necessary. In my opinion, and it's only one opinion.
cicadagirl On Thursday, January 20 at 6:59 pm
Really? Many of the finalists are pros? I went to their Flickr sites and looked at their profiles…not one single person with a filled-out profile mentions being a professional photographer. Not one person mentioned having formal training, or owning a photography studio. In fact, most of them said they were self-taught and quite a few were stay-at-home moms. The winner is an architectural historian.
What makes a pro, really? Having a nice camera, knowing how to use it, and being able to use Photoshop as a "digital darkroom" to finalize the shot? Um, no. That makes a dedicated amateur. Being a pro photographer generally refers to a certain level of formal training + making most or all of one's income through photography. Being a good photographer doesn't mean you're a "pro" photographer.
Chastidyi Parrott On Tuesday, January 18 at 11:36 am
These photos are amazing!
Laurie C On Tuesday, January 18 at 11:40 am
I was hoping the Pierogi one would win. It made me want to make Pierogies.
Kris S On Tuesday, January 18 at 11:44 am
Every photo was gorgeous. Don't know how you could pick only one. The sprinkles on the lips were a killer.
Can you find out what kind of cake is in SunnyKeri's photo? And the recipe. It looks so delicious!!
Cristina On Tuesday, January 18 at 11:58 am
These photos were great. They were professional photos though.
I thought the point of a photography contest so that "normal non-professional photographers" could enter with their best shot. This is just like the Oscars. Celebrities Only allowed.
Carrie Funk On Tuesday, January 18 at 12:48 pm
I agree! The photos are beautiful, and I entered, but I'm not a professional. I don't own photo shop. I have a Mac and I can't afford Photo shop!! I to would like to see photos that aren't post processed to the max!
Melissa G On Tuesday, January 18 at 2:54 pm
I enter so many of PW's contest and have a great time doing so. I appreciate the fact that she puts on these contests. Looking through all of the submissions is such fun to me. I have to say, however, that I bet the number of "normal non-professional photographers" that enter is far greater than that of the "professional" ones. Also, I don't know which images were photoshopped, but there's nothing wrong with using photoshop to begin with. I'm sure all of the submissions were processed in some way or another. Mine was resized and sharpened for web, in fact.
cicadagirl On Thursday, January 20 at 7:01 pm
Really? They're all pro photos? I went to their Flickr sites and looked at their profiles…not one single person with a filled-out profile mentions being a professional photographer. Not one person mentioned having formal training, or owning a photography studio. In fact, most of them said they were self-taught and quite a few were stay-at-home moms. The winner is an architectural historian.
What makes a pro, really? Having a nice camera, knowing how to use it, and being able to use Photoshop as a "digital darkroom" to finalize the shot? Being able to use Photoshop to slap a watermark on your photo so no one steals it? Um, no. That makes a dedicated amateur. Being a pro photographer generally refers to a certain level of formal training + making most or all of one's income through photography. Being a good photographer doesn't mean you're a "pro" photographer.
Every single time there is one of these contests posted, someone complains about competing against pros and how there should be separate contests. But you know, I really don't think that will ever happen, or SHOULD ever happen. And here's why: Ree herself isn't a professional photographer…but she's great at taking photos. And how did she get so good? By practicing. By trial and error. By experimentation. She just posted the other day about her process from pure beginner to accomplished amateur!! And just like many, many of the photographers who participate in these contests, she has no formal training. She taught herself. And so can every single other person interested enough in photography to take the time and effort–because no, it's not easy!–to improve their skills.
So, instead of complaining about competing against people who are supposedly pros, I think everyone who feels their skills are lacking should instead use these contests as a way to learn and improve their own abilities. It's not the camera or the software that make the photographer; those are just tools. The real skill comes from the mind of the person behind the camera.
JanelleM On Tuesday, January 18 at 11:58 am
Yeah! That was my favorite too!
Helen On Tuesday, January 18 at 12:37 pm
I am totally inspired to spend my weekends cooking to practice taking pictures (it's the only time I get natural light). I think your next lodge weekend should be a photography seminar instead of cooking. What do you think?
Cowgirl Sewer On Tuesday, January 18 at 12:46 pm
A great BIG "Congratulations!" shout out to Jennifer. I enjoyed looking at all the photos, and I was immediately attracted to her photo. Great job!
On another similar note, however, I find myself agreeing with those of you who have suggested that the next photography contest on "The Pioneer Woman" be considered for amateurs only. While I certainly admire and appreciate the spectacular shots entered by the professional photographers, would it not also be fun to see what see what everyday folks can do, competing on a more "level" playing field, if you will? …just "food" for thought.
Thank you so much, Ree, for all that you do for us–appreciate it…
cicadagirl On Thursday, January 20 at 7:04 pm
And how do you define what makes an amateur versus a pro? I'm willing to bet that the great majority of entries are from people who consider themselves amateurs or hobbyists. I went to the Flickr sites if all the finalists and looked at their profiles…not one single person with a filled-out profile mentions being a professional photographer. Not one person mentioned having formal training, or owning a photography studio. In fact, most of them said they were self-taught and quite a few were stay-at-home moms. The winner is an architectural historian.
What makes a pro, really? Having a nice camera, knowing how to use it, and being able to use Photoshop as a "digital darkroom" to finalize the shot? Um, no. That makes a dedicated amateur. Being a pro photographer generally refers to a certain level of formal training + making most or all of one's income through photography. Being a good photographer doesn't mean you're a "pro" photographer…it means, pure and simple, that you're a good photographer and that you worked to become so, just like Ree did.
Nicki On Tuesday, January 18 at 12:47 pm
I thought you might pick this one…
Jen @ BeantownBaker.com On Tuesday, January 18 at 2:11 pm
Thanks so much for including my photo amungst the other beautiful finalists Ree. They're all amazing. Congratulations Jennifer for winning – your shot is awesome and I love the story it tells.
MissyF On Tuesday, January 18 at 2:12 pm
I am ecstatic about this winner! Finally one that could've been taken by anyone of us "regular" people! It's natural and there are no special effects that I can tell or photography tricks that a lot of these people use. Don't get me wrong….all the pics are outstanding and beautiful…but usually throws the rest of us point and shooters or new photographers right out of the game. The whole reason I even attempt any of these is to hope to one day get a DSLR and with this competition…that's not going to happen. Neither will being able to afford one, lol…so I am forever destined to point and click…Oh well. CONGRATULATIONS, Jennifer!!!!!
Amber B. On Tuesday, January 18 at 2:35 pm
This one was my pick too. Congrats!
Jennie On Tuesday, January 18 at 2:58 pm
Congrats Jennifer – I really loved your photograph!
Kenna R On Tuesday, January 18 at 3:03 pm
Yea!! This was my favorite as well!! All of the photos were gorgeous!! Congrats to all of you finalists!! Super CONGRATS to the winner!!
Niki S. On Tuesday, January 18 at 3:19 pm
These photos are so spectacular it makes me want to hide my camera because I know I will never be this good. lol!
They are so amazing. My favorite is the light blue cake. I love bright colors and I am always drawn to photos with brightness.
Samantha @ Mama Notes On Tuesday, January 18 at 4:20 pm
I thought they WERE eggs. HA! Can't tell their tomatoes!
patimk On Tuesday, January 18 at 4:20 pm
Congrats to all. Beautiful photos.
Nettie Spiwack On Tuesday, January 18 at 5:53 pm
Interesting discussion about the professional/amateur thing. These days many "hobbyists" are at a pro, or at least advanced level, and separating pros from ams isn't so easy. The only real distinction to me is if you make your living at it. My dad was a professional photographer in the days when not everyone had access to the "technology" of the day: sophisticated cameras, their own darkroom etc. Today even a modest photography buff with simple equipment and a computer can, with practice, produce very high quality photos. Add in a decent camera and some photoshop and you don't have to be a pro to look like one. Ree is such a photographer, and many of these are likewise. So what's the dividing line between pro and am in your minds? Interested in the answer.
cicadagirl On Thursday, January 20 at 7:06 pm
Ugh, THANK YOU. Someone level-headed weighing in on this. I'll bet that no more than 5%, TOPS, of the participants in these contests would actually consider themselves to be pros, rather than enthusiastic amateurs or passionate hobbyists. Being a GOOD photographer does not necessarily make one a PRO photographer.
Kate On Tuesday, January 18 at 8:00 pm
Yes! My favorite won. I'm continuously amazed at the talent in your photography contests. Keep 'em coming!
MissyDew On Tuesday, January 18 at 8:35 pm
Yes! My fave from the moment I saw it!
Suzy G On Tuesday, January 18 at 9:53 pm
What a wonderful set of photos. This contest has been amazing. congrats to all the winners.


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Getting to the Heart of a Healthy Diet: Protein-Rich Foods
- Create, repair, and maintain tissue
- Help build enzymes and hormones
- Help build immunity to fight infection
How Protein Choices Affect Your Health:
Fat and Cholesterol
Healthy Arteries
To Help Lower Blood Pressure
Protein Options:
Understanding Serving Size
- 1/2 of a chicken breast or a chicken leg with thigh (without skin)
- 3/4 cup of flaked fish
- 2 thin slices of lean roast beef
Go Fish
- Mackerel
- Sardines
- Albacore tuna
- Salmon
- Swordfish
Leaner Meats
- Light-meat chicken, Cornish hen, and turkey without skin.
- Lean cuts of beef, such as round, sirloin, chuck, and loin.
- Lean or extra lean ground beef that has no more than 10% fat.
- Lean ham and pork, such as tenderloin and loin chop.
- Lean cuts of emu, buffalo, and ostrich. These choices are very low in total fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol.
- Grilling
- Broiling
- Baking
- Use ground turkey in place of ground beef.
- Buy "choice" or "select" grades of beef instead of "prime."
- Use turkey sausage in place of regular breakfast sausage.
and vegetable-based products; often with the other flavors of the recipe, you will barely notice the difference:
- Textured vegetable protein in place of ground meat
- Veggie or soy burgers and hot dogs in place of the meat versions
Magic Beans
- Add beans to chili, rice, or salad
- Have some baked beans as a side dish
- Try hummus (ground chickpeas) instead of other dips on a whole grain cracker or pita bread
- Top a baked potato with sautéed black beans, onions, scallions, and some salsa.
- Use a bean spread on sandwiches instead of mayonnaise.
- Toss white beans and tomatoes with pasta and fresh basil.
- Fold eggs around pinto beans and tomatoes for your next omelet.
In the Dairy Case
- If you are used to full fat or 2% milk, mix your regular milk with 1% at first to wean yourself off the higher fat milk. Slowly add more 1% until you are used to the lighter taste. If you cannot get used to skim milk, 1% is still a good low-fat option.
- Mix cheeses, too. Use some regular and some low-fat, so you will not feel you are missing out on the flavor.
- When choosing low-fat yogurts, note that the calorie levels are often lower in the versions that are "light," as well as being low in fat.
- Make an omelet with 1 egg yolk and a few egg whites.
- In cooking and baking, use 2 egg whites, or 1 egg white plus 2 teaspoons of unsaturated oil, in place of one whole egg.
- Try cholesterol-free commercial egg substitutes.
American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics http://www.eatright.org
Choose My Plate—US Department of Agriculture http://www.choosemyplate.gov
Dietitians of Canada http://www.dietitians.ca
Health Canada Food and Nutrition http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca
Meat, poultry, and fish. American Heart Association website. Available at: http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/NutritionCenter/Meat-Poultry-and-Fish%5FUCM%5F306002%5FArticle.jsp. Updated August 11, 2014. Accessed October 24, 2014.
DASH diet. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: http://www.ebscohost.com/dynamed. Updated March 3, 2013. Accessed October 24, 2014.
Dietary guidelines for Americans 2010. US Department of Agriculture and US Department of Health and Human Services. Available at: http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/dga2010/DietaryGuidelines2010.pdf. Accessed October 24, 2014.
Dietary recommendations for cardiovascular disease prevention. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: http://www.ebscohost.com/dynamed. Updated October 20, 2014. Accessed October 24, 2014.
Eat more chicken, fish, and beans than red meat. American Heart Association website. Available at: http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/WeightManagement/LosingWeight/Eat-More-Chicken-Fish-and-Beans-than-Red-Meat%5FUCM%5F320278%5FArticle.jsp. Updated February 19, 2014. Accessed October 24, 2014.
Fish consumption advisories. US Department of Environmental Protection website. Available at: http://www.epa.gov/mercury/advisories.htm. Updated June 10, 2014. Accessed October 24, 2014.
Mozaffarian D, Rimm EB: Fish intake, contaminants, and human health: Evaluating the risks and the benefits. JAMA. 2006;296:1885-1899.
Savica V, Bellinghiere G, et al. The effect of nutrition on blood pressure. Annu Rev Nutr. 2010;30:365-401.
Tips to help you make wise choices from the protein foods group. US Department of Agriculture Choose My Plate website. Available at: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/food-groups/protein-foods-tips.html. Accessed October 24, 2014.
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Butterflies coming to the Galleria
Butterfly experts from the Houston Museum of Natural Science's Cockrell Butterfly Center transport several containers of butterflies to the Galleria for a unique release. More than 100 butterflies will be installed into a living oasis featuring a butterfly gazebo, with a wide variety of nectar and host plants to create a welcoming environment at The […] [Read More]
Drug-laced baked treat sends Bellaire student to hospital
A drug-laced baked good has sent one Bellaire High School student to the hospital. Police said the student got the goodie from another student, who got it from someone who is not a student. Now HISD tells us Bellaire Police is "conducting a test on the baked good." Find out more: NDN [Read More]
Why are these River Oaks teens sleeping in cardboard boxes?
For 30 hours, these Rover Oaks teens fasted and spent the night in cardboard boxes. See why they did this: NDN [Read More]
Houston runners talk the Color Run
Houstonians didn't mind the cool weather to run and get hit with paint at the Color Run this weekend. See what they thought about this unique 5K run. NDN [Read More]
Build your own burger at this joint
In Texas there are over 100,00 ways to make a burger, so one Texas girl contributed to the family restaurant business by opening a build-it-yourself burger joint. See how The Counter on Washington offers all these burger combinations. NDN This burger is a Tex-Mex mashup [Read More]
Homeless man's amazing signs
This is one very innovative homeless man. Have you ever seen homeless sign's like this? This Houston man is using his art to help out his tough situation. NDN [Read More]
Houston well represented at SXSW
South by Southwest is on the books and Houston was well represented in Austin. Houston bands discuss H-town's presence at SXSW. See who was there to rep Houston's music scene. NDN [Read More]
Plane held so man can see dying mother
A team of United pilots, flight attendants, gate agents and baggage handlers worked to get Kerry Drake to his mother's bedside. Drake landed in Houston and was assisted to make it on board to his connecting flight to get to his dying mother. Get all the details below: NDN [Read More]
How Houston traffic compares to the rest of the country
We all know Houston traffic is bad, but just how bad is it compared to the rest of the country? Nearly 600,000 U.S. workers have at least an hour and a half commute to work each day. The national average is about half an hour – which is right where Harris County sits. NDN [Read More]
Free self defense seminar in Houston
A free self defense session is coming to Houston. The seminar won't include weapons. Instead, trainers will show what they call the "A, B, C's" (awareness, body language and confrontation) of self-defense through hands-on, life-saving techniques. Find out how you can be a part of this. NDN [Read More]
Why Houston women are attracted to roller derby
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Great Location Introduces the Porknado to Wentzville
The "Hog Heaven" pizza topped with pulled pork, bacon, Italian sausage and ham. | Kevin Guerra
Move over, Sharknado: Here comes the Porknado. No, it's not another terrible made-for-TV movie starring Tara Reid. It's the star offering at the new Great Location (799 Mall Parkway, Wentzville; 636-856-8500). There are five levels of Porknado, one for each level of tornado in the Midwest.
See also: Tattooed Dog: Doing permanent damage to Wentzville's waistlines
The F1 is your basic Porknado: pulled pork in a kind of bread ice cream cone. The F2 adds sweet and sour coleslaw. "Now we're going to get daring and add baked beans," co-owner Kevin Guerra tells us of the F3. The F4 tops all that with Great Location's homemade mac & cheese. And the F5?
"We call that 'create your own disaster.' So you have all four, and then we let you choose between french fries, onion rings and deep fried jalapeños," Guerra says. "I've had people go as high a the F4, and they take a bite and all reservations are gone. It is a unique item."
The Porknado F5. | Kevin Guerra
Great Location has been open for delivery and carry out for about a week now, but full service dining should begin July 7. Guerra co-owns the restaurant with his brother and sister-and-law. The two grew up working in their parents' restaurant in Florissant in the '70s and '80s, and although they pursued different careers, Guerra says they were drawn back to the restaurant business.
Other standout menu items include deep-fried grilled cheese with tomato and bacon, the "Cram Your Cow," an option to stuff a burger with any side item (even broccoli), a pork tenderloin sandwich, the "Hog Heaven" pizza, topped with all of Great Location's pork products, and a "Chicken Salad Cyclone."
Great Location will celebrate a full grand opening weekend on July 11, complete with live music from the Mr. Wizard Band and Identity Crisis. Follow its Facebook page for ordering information and updates on the dining area.
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In the spotlight: Motivated people inspiring one another
When Mulner Gontrant came to Georgian Court, he thought he was going to pursue nursing---a career that would definitely pay off and at the same time, make his mother happy. But as soon as he discovered criminal justice, things changed.
Name: Mulner Gontrant, 19Class of: 2014Hometown: Neptune, NJMajor: Criminal JusticeInvolved in: French Club, Student Support Services
What's the big deal about Georgian Court?Georgian Court makes you want to learn. The faculty and staff here inspire you to do more than you thought you were capable of doing. If you have problems with anything---anything at all---there's always someone willing to help.
Why'd you choose criminal justice as your major?
I love learning about ways to help other people. The faculty here is amazing.Is Georgian Court a good fit for students with busy schedules?I would have to say 'yes.' In addition to going to school and participating in the French Club (we're just getting started), I also work at a small retail/restaurant complex, where I've been employed for five years. I go to school four days a week and work three days; it's a difficult balance, but I'm able to do it because of all of the support from my professors. Even if you're having a hard time, they keep pushing you to succeed.
Meet Shealyn M. Sullivan, captain of the Lions Soccer Team and a two-time CACC champion, is also a head resident assistant on campus and a member of Women in Leadership Development (WILD). Shea was also the star in our NEW GCU VIDEO. She recently took time out of her busy, busy schedule to talk about life as a GCU student.
Name: Shealyn Sullivan '12Age: 21Hometown: Buffalo, NYMajor: History with minors in Business Administration and Women's Studies; MBA candidate, August 2013Achievements: Recently named Woman of the Year by the New Jersey Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
What brought you to Georgian Court?
I came to Georgian Court because of head soccer coach Jim Moore and because I value the tradition of mercy.
Why major in history?
I chose history because I enjoy learning to understand the broader picture of the past while analyzing the interconnectedness of life. I believe history has provided me with tools to succeed in any professional career.
Between your studies, practice and soccer matches, how do you balance it all?
I learned quickly that time is the new currency. Understanding that, I learned to schedule my time, hour by hour each day, to ensure my tasks would be accomplished.
What's the biggest lesson you've learned about yourself?
I can accomplish anything I put my mind and heart to. It sounds cliche, but after being pushed through my academics, soccer, and Resident Assistant position, I've become confident in knowing my work will be finished well and on time.
How has attending GCU impacted your life?
GGU has provided me many opportunities to challenge myself and grow as a woman. The faculty, coaches, and staff have guided me and supported me through my college career. The impact these leaders have had on me is larger than each realizes and I will be forever thankful as I move toward my career.
Any advice for someone trying to decide on a college?
Don't just choose a college based on the status or reputation of an institution. Choose a school based upon the willingness of professors to aid in your education beyond the physical confines of the classroom. If you like your professors and your coaches, you will enjoy your college experience to the fullest.
Name: Mary Cherubini '12Hometown: Willingboro, NJMajor: Art
Mary Cherubini spent the Fall 2011 semester at Florence University of the Arts where she took courses in Renaissance art, cross-cultural psychology, intermediate Italian, and social media. She is one of many Georgian Court students who recently participated in study abroad programs and GCU trips to Egypt, Italy, Spain, France, and Greece.
"It's a learning experience that goes far beyond the classroom", says Mary, who kept in touch with her friends, family, and GCU instructors via Facebook, Twitter, and her blog at marycherubini.blogspot.com.
"Sometimes we get so wrapped up in our plan that we lack spontaneity. Living in Italy helped me to not necessarily go by the 'plan,' but to live for the moment and do what I feel."
Read more about student experiences abroad in the Fall/Winter 2011 issue of GCU Magazine.
Name: Diana Ventimiglia '13Hometown: Staten Island, NYMajor: Nursing
So what have you been up to?
We have a lot of projects and exams all coming up in the next two weeks and we are all studying nonstop for the Maternity/OB/Pediatrics HESI exam, which nursing students all over the country take. We are just working hard and pushing forward.
Why Georgian Court and why nursing?
It's important to me to do the kind of work that actually benefits other people," says Diana, "and I think that is time better spent.
Diana wants to be an oncology nurse, and will graduate from the B.S.N. program in the GCU-Meridian Health School of Nursing. The program, which is housed on the Lakewood campus of Georgian Court, prepares students for service-, health-, and science-related jobs while giving them access to the strengths and resources of Georgian Court.
"There are always surprises, every semester, in every class, in my journey to becoming a registered nurse," says Diana. "That's part of what keeps it challenging, and it keeps us on our toes."
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Looks like Knocked Up has put practically everyone in a babymaking mood. Premiering tomorrow night on VH1, The 40 Most Softsational Soft-Rock Songs counts down the artists whose bedroom eyes — not to mention throaty vocals and cleverly teased hair — helped generations of Americans make generations of other Americans. Watch and you'll learn more than you ever thought possible about these classics from the '70s and '80s, featuring the works of the gone-but-never-forgotten likes of Captain & Tennille, Leo Sayer and Kansas. Smooooooooth. Spoiler alert: Click below to find out who's in the top three . . . and start your soft-rocking immediately.
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Often referred to as the 'City of Nawabs', Lucknow is the capital city of Uttar Pradesh state. Historically known as the Awadh region, Lucknow has always been a multi-cultural city and centre of attraction for people across the world. Besides its rich culture, the city is famous for its Hindi and Urdu poetry, musical gharanas, exquisite chikan work and delectable cuisines. Despite being a bustling capital city, Lucknow presents a unique combination of its old charm and modernity.


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WEDNESDAY, Nov. 10 (HealthDay News) -- A positive attitude and a little preparation can help women deal with menopause, according to an expert.
Women should start preparing when they experience perimenopause, the stage before menopause. Perimenopause typically begins in the 40s, but can start as early as the 30s, according to Dr. Karen Deighan, chair of obstetrics/gynecology at Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, Loyola University Health System.
"I give my perimenopausal patients a pep talk so they don't get down on themselves," she said in a Loyola news release. "I tell them that they shouldn't just let this transition happen. Women can be proactive about their health and take steps to minimize the side effects of menopause before it occurs."
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By Lisa DanielAmerican Forces Press Service
ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 7, 2011 Defense Department officials are looking to balance efficiency, effectiveness and security while moving away from its decentralized network of computer servers and data centers and into "cloud" computing, DOD's deputy chief information officer said today.
"We must balance all three," said Robert J. Carey, who is also the deputy assistant secretary of defense for information management, integration and technology. "We have to serve the information needs of our warfighters, as well as the people back here in the ivory towers."
Carey, who is also a Naval Reserve captain, spoke at Defense Systems Summit 2011, an information technology conference held here. He told the audience, made up largely of defense contractors, that budget restrictions and the need for better efficiency is driving the department and military services to move toward cloud computing, which provides an Internet-based forum for information to be pooled among many users.
The Federal CIO Council has charged the government with leveraging cloud computing services to reduce costs and provide greater efficiencies, according to the U.S. Chief Information Office. Cloud computing allows customers to scale capacity on demand and greatly reduces energy consumption, the U.S. CIO website says.
"Stovepipe solutions … cannot be afforded any more," Carey said. "That is not going to happen."
He added, "We are hacking through some of the challenges of employing this technology."
Some of those challenges, he said, are how to operate securely in a commercial, rather than a government, setting; giving U.S. Cyber Command the ability to identify and respond to emergencies; and determining who manages the data in real time.
The department has many cloud-computer pilot programs, and has ramped up its standardization and consolidation of its computer infrastructure, such as servers, data centers and security architecture, Carey said. The department's data centers are being used at less than 15 percent of capacity, he noted.
Officials are determining which information, based on importance and security needs, should be consolidated in core data centers, Carey said. The department plans to release initial guidance this fall on a strategy to maximize data centers at 75 percent capacity, he said.
The military services have led the consolidation effort, he added, and the department will follow.
"We're not interested in creating new standards and making [the services] change," Carey said. Rather, he added, Pentagon officials will use the services' best practices to formulate implementation throughout the Defense Department.
"If someone has cracked the code, we're all over it," he said, noting that other agencies such as the General Services Administration have had "tremendous successes, but also some challenges" in converting to cloud computing.
A typical military installation may serve 50,000 users, Carey told the audience. "That makes our world complex," he said, "and everything needs to be thought through well."
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The current Indiegames' browser game pick is a game with a near-genius idea and decent execution. Roadeo is a two-player racing game where one person drives the car, and the other plays as the road. Yep. The car loses by coming off the road, while the road loses by crashing into the other scenery in the map. It can be played competitive or co-operatively. It's quite the thing. Go take a look, or have a gander at the trailer below. (Try playing solo for maximum confusion.)
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|John Letts
A former National Junior Champion, John earned a full scholarship to Stanford University where he was an All-American and two-time NCAA team champion. On the professional tour, he reached the quarterfinals of the Australian Open Champion and played in all the Grand Slams. iTennis has grown from a single court into a large and successful company.
|Genya Trosman
A 25 year teaching veteran from the Ukraine, Genya has served as the Dir of Tennis at Arroyo Seco since 2007. Prior to that, He served as the Director of Tennis for Rose Bowl Tennis. Genya has worked with thousands of kids and adults, ranging from beginners to advanced.
|Brian Teacher
Grand Slam Champion (Australian Open 1980), Teacher had successful career on the ATP tour reaching a career high #5 in the world in singles. As a coach he led Greg Rusedski from 85 in the world to the top 10 and the U.S. Open finals. He coached So Cal native Marissa Irvin to a Stanford scholarship and a top 50 in the world WTA ranking.
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Gary is 25 year teaching veteran bringing and is an outstanding addition to the iTennis team. Prior to working with iTennis, Gary owned and operated his own tennis academy, Palmer Tennis Academy. in Pasadena. Among his students, were #1 in the country and USC All-American Luana Magnani. Gary has tremendous enthusiasm for his work.
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An All-American at Pepperdine, he reached the top 250 in the world in doubles with wins over James Blake among others. He was an NCAA finalist in doubles, losing a tough three setter to the Bryan Bros. When Kelly is not teaching, he is a professional actor.
|Stefan Studer
Stefan has an unmatched energy and enthusiasm for teaching. His tiny tots programs are always full, and he is a perfect choice to help kids learn and enjoy the sport. From Switzerland, Stefan is a USPTA certified Prof 2. When he is not teaching, Stefan is a successful professional photographer.
|Jaycee Cruz
Jaycee is Arroyo Seco's Assistant Director of Tennis. She was a highly ranked junior player and competed four years for Pasadena High School's varsity girls tennis team. She earned a scholarship to Cal State Fullerton where she was a four year starter. She enjoys working with beginning players and tots especially.
|Mike Ridaoui
Mike is a 15 year teaching veteran from Casablanca, Morroco. She is one of Arroyo Seco's most popular instructors and teaches all levels and ages. Mike always teaches with 100% energy and enthusaism and is loved by his students.
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Chris has been teaching tennis for over 25 years, most recently at the historic LA Tennis Club. He was assistant pro at Carrollwood Village Golf and Tennis Club in Tampa, where his "Excellence Program" for top juniors thrived. A USPTA certified pro, Chris is former #1 singles for SF State. When not teaching, Chris is a stand-up comic and voice-over artist.
|Maureen Diaz
Maureen works with kids and adults when she is not competing on the WTA tour. She is one of So. California's top open tennis players has ranked in the world top 700. A top junior player in So. California, she received a full scholarship to USC and competed on the women's team for 4 years.
|Thomas Bubilek
Tomas came from the Czech Republic to the US on a full tennis scholarship and competed for Division I South Carolina State for 4 years and then worked as assistant coach for 2 years. He moved to CA 4 years ago to attend Pasadena Design College, studying car design. Tomas has worked with many of iTennis top junior players.
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Rachel is iTennis' latest high performance coach. A standout player herself, Rachel was at one time the highest ranking British player in the world. A member of the University of Miami hall of fame, she was an outstanding collegiate and professional player.
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Ron has been a staff professional with Arroyo Seco Racquet Club for four years. When not teaching at the club, he serves as the varsity head tennis coach for Flintridge Prep high school girls and boys teams.


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I like small talks from www.ted.com
Funny and interested.
Anybody like TED talks?
I want to share one of new talks i watch recently.
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I really like them. I think they're great for learning English but also really interesting to watch for native speakers. So often materials for learning a language can be really dull but using TED talks makes it interesting.
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2004 Subaru Legacy L 35th Anniversary 2.5 California Spec
A reliable soundly built sports sedan
No mechanical issues or warning signs.
No pings, rattles, or squeaks.
At 30mph the automatic tranny doesn't know which gear to use. It will opt for a higher gear and go to 1500 rpm, or stay at lower gear and rev around 2200.
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Ride is firm and offers loads of grip. I'd even go as far as calling it sporty. Steering is tight, well balanced, and you always feel in control.
It's quick off the line, but only because of the AWD. 40-60mph acceleration is quite slow, but it easily cruises at 80mph and asks for more. I blame the automatic tranny for the slow acceleration. It could really use a 5 speed, since 80mph has the engine revving at 3000rpm.
Averages 28mpg with 75% highway driving at superlegal speeds. I'm banking it can do 30+ mpg given the right setup.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
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Actually, a 5-speed manual transmission would probably INCREASE highway RPM's. Automatics (at least today's automatics) tend to keep the engine at a lower RPM on the highway than manuals. For example, my car has a 5-speed manual transmission, and at 80 MPH, the engine turns at about 3600 RPM in top gear. I had my car in for service not to long ago. I was given a loaner car identical to my car except it had an automatic transmission. At 80 MPH, the automatic was only turning about 2700 RPM. The reason for this? Today's automatics have very high overdrive ratios.
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Not so much... we own a stick Focus and an automatic Focus.. and they both have the same overdrive ratio. Um we are at 2400 RPM at 60mph... it depends on the car.


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When Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Shaun L. Donovan '87 returns to campus for his class reunion, he and his blocking group will search out an old Frisbee golf course hidden behind Harvard Business School.
In the 1980s, security guards regularly reprimanded the group for hitting students and windows with stray Frisbee tosses as they wound their way through the course.
"I got to know the Charles River well and became very good at fishing Frisbees out of the river," Donovan said.
Steven M. Dauphin '87, a member of Donovan's blocking group, remembered Donovan as pragmatic and caring—traits that pushed him toward a career in public service.
"As you might expect from an engineer, Shaun first and foremost is a problem solver with a keen understanding of what can realistically be accomplished with a particular set of resources and circumstances," Dauphin said.
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Washington University School of Law, in St. Louis, has long been touted as a top residential law school. The school surprised many—and shocked some—last week by announcing they will begin offering a new online law degree. Washington's first online class of legal eagles will take their virtual seats in January 2013.The Washington University online law degree will be tightly targeted. The new degree will be a master of laws in U.S. law for foreign lawyers (LLM)—not a juris doctorate degree (JD).It's significant that the new online legal degree will be a master's in law (LLM), not a JD degree. The JD is the blue chip choice for students who aspire to sit for the bar exam. The JD is the classic degree earned by top trial lawyers.The American Bar Association (ABA) has thus far refused to approve any online JD degree. Instead, the ABA is allowing approved residential law schools, such as Washington, to offer a new generation of online law degrees at the master's level.
Washington University, a top tier residential law school, is not the first ABA approved law school to offer an online law degree. The Vermont Law School, known for its narrow niche environmental emphasis, began offering online environmental law master's in 2009-10.Loyola University offers online law master's in health, and the The University of Alabama offers a distance master's in taxation law. A spate of other ABA law schools also offer online law master's degrees designed for healthcare and technology professionals. Like Vermont, Loyola and Alabama, the Washington Law degree is targeted to business professionals eager to better understand and navigate the legal and regulatory structures imposed by the government on their industries.Washington is targeting foreign applicants who do not wish to attend a campus residence in the USA as their primary audience. Many say this is a smart move: extending an elite American education brand to foreign markets where business professionals are cash-rich, eager to buy top American credentials.Washington will limit online class size to 15 students per sessions, with webcam lectures and virtual classroom discussions. The online law degree will utilize residential faculty. A summer "immersion" on the campus will be 100 percent optional.
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Yannis Korkolis, Associate Professor
Yannis Korkolis, Associate Professor
Prof. Korkolis joined the department in Fall 2009. He is trained as a mechanical engineer with emphasis on mechanical constructions and on manufacturing, while his graduate studies are in solid mechanics. He also has 2 years of industrial experience. His research aims at interfacing mechanics of materials, constitutive modeling and failure, using numerical methods and experimental techniques. It is motivated by – but not limited to – actual manufacturing problems, such as those encountered in sheet metal forming and tube hydroforming. He has worked on constitutive modeling of advanced aluminum alloys, formability and failure prediction, modeling of machining operations, tube hydroforming and microforming processes.
Prof. Korkolis is the recipient of a 2012 CAREER Award from the National Science Foundation (NSF). His research is further supported by grants from NSF, Office of Naval Research, Dept. of Commerce, Ford Motor Company and the Auto/Steel Partnership.
Prof. Korkolis has taught ME 542 - Mechanical Dissection and Design Analysis, ME 643 – Machine Design, ME 795/895 - Materials Processing in Manufacturing, ME 777/877 - Computer-Aided Engineering, ME 927 - Theory of Plasticity and ME 795/995 - Experimental Mechanics while at UNH.
For more details, please take a look at Prof. Korkolis' C.V
Research Areas
Prof. Korkolis' areas of reasearch are the following:
- Plasticity and constitutive modeling of materials.
- Ductile fracture and formability. Instabilities and wrinkling.
- Forming of light-weight materials (e.g., high rate forming processes, sheet metal forming, tube hydroforming).
His present research efforts are summarized below:
P.W. Ripley and Y.P. Korkolis, "Multiaxial deformation apparatus for testing of microtubes under combined axial force and internal pressure", (in preparation)
Y.P. Korkolis, N. Deng and T. Kuwabara, "On the non-linear unloading behavior of a biaxially loaded dual-phase steel sheet" (in preparation)
P. Knysh and Y.P. Korkolis, "Determination of the fraction of plastic work converted into heat in metals" (submitted)
C.P. Dick and Y.P. Korkolis, "Anisotropy of thin-walled tubes by a new method of combined tension and shear loading", (submitted)
C.P. Dick and Y.P. Korkolis, "Strength and ductility evaluation of cold-welded seams in aluminum tubes extruded through porthole dies" (submitted)
N. Deng, T. Kuwabara and Y.P. Korkolis, "Cruciform specimen design and verification for constitutive identification of anisotropic sheets", (submitted)
J.H. Kim, Y.P. Korkolis and M.G.Lee, "Recent developments in hydroforming technology" (review article accepted in Journal of Engineering Manufacture for the special issue on TubeHydro 2013 Conference)
M. Knezevic, M. Jahedi, Y.P. Korkolis and I.J. Beyerlein, "Material based design of the extrusion of bimetallic tubes", Computational Materials Science 95 (2014), 63-73 link
N.H. Moser, T.S. Gross and Y.P. Korkolis, "Martensite formation in conventional and isothermal tension of 304 austenitic stainless steel measured by x-ray diffraction", Metallurgical and Materials Transactions - A 45 (2014), 4891-4896 link
C.P. Dick and Y.P. Korkolis, "Mechanics and full-field deformation study of the ring hoop tension test", International Journal of Solids and Structures, 51 (2014), 3042-3057 link
J.F. Wilson, B.L. Kinsey and Y.P. Korkolis, "Development of a biaxial loading frame for sheet metal", Journal of Manufacturing Processes–SME, 15 (2013), 580-585 link
N. Deng and Y.P. Korkolis, "Numerical study of the lateral crushing and reinflation of stainless steel and aluminum tubes", Journal of Manufacturing Processes – SME, 15 (2013), 242-255 link
G.W. Cullen and Y.P. Korkolis, "Ductility of 304 stainless steel under pulsed uniaxial loading", International Journal of Solids and Structures, 50 (2013), 1621-1633 link
L. Wang, Y.P. Korkolis and B.L. Kinsey, "Investigation of strain gradients and magnitudes during microbending", Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering-ASME, 134 (2012), 041011-1/-9 link
Y.P. Korkolis and S. Kyriakides, "Hydroforming of anisotropic aluminum tubes. Part II: analysis", International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 53 (2011), 83-90 link
Y.P. Korkolis and S. Kyriakides, "Hydroforming of anisotropic aluminum tubes. Part I: experiments", International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 53 (2011), 75-82 link
T. Giagmouris, S. Kyriakides, Y.P. Korkolis and L.-H. Lee, "On the localization and failure in aluminum shells due to crushing-induced bending and tension", International Journal of Solids and Structures, 47 (2010), 2680-2692 link
Y.P. Korkolis, S. Kyriakides, T. Giagmouris and L.-H. Lee, "Constitutive modeling and rupture predictions of Al-6061-T6 tubes under biaxial loading paths", Journal of Applied Mechanics-ASME, 77 (2010), 064501-1/-5 link
Y.P. Korkolis and S. Kyriakides, "Path-dependent failure of inflated aluminum tubes", International Journal of Plasticity, 25/11 (2009) 2059-2080 link
Y.P. Korkolis and S. Kyriakides, "Inflation and burst of anisotropic aluminum tubes, part II: an advanced yield function including deformation-induced anisotropy", International Journal of Plasticity, 24/9 (2008) 1625-1637 link
Y.P. Korkolis and S. Kyriakides, "Inflation and burst of anisotropic aluminum tubes for hydroforming applications", International Journal of Plasticity, 24/3 (2008) 509-543 link
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PREMIER Foods is tomorrow due to release details of its performance over the first three months of this year.
The company, which owns Manor Bakeries in Trent Vale, completed a capital refinancing plan earlier this month with £353 million raised through a placing of new shares and a rights issue.
It came after the firm announced a £1.13 billion refinancing plan as part of an ongoing restructuring aimed at reducing its debts and reviving the business.
The maker of Mr Kipling cakes and Bisto gravy has spent the past few years selling assets, reshaping its business and cutting costs to help reduce debt built up during an acquisition spree.
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A further £475 million will be raised through a bond issue.
Group net debt at December 31, 2013 stood at £830.8 million. When adjusted for refinancing, it fell to £513 million. Its annual results showed a 12.3 per cent fall in 2013 trading profit to £139.5 million.