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By Jim GaramoneAmerican Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23, 1999 White service members have a more positive perception of race relations in the military than minority service members.
That's the major conclusion of the 1997 Armed Forces Equal Opportunity Survey released Nov. 23. DoD will use survey results to suggest new courses of action in equal opportunity, senior defense officials said.
The survey went to more than 76,000 service members and was one of the largest of its kind ever conducted in the United States, the officials said. The questionnaire asked about members' overall opinion of race relations in the military as well as specific racial interactions in the preceding year.
Racial and ethnic groups surveyed were whites, blacks, Hispanics, Asian/Pacific Islanders and Native Americans/Alaskan Natives. The Defense Manpower Data Center conducted the survey. Service members responding were anonymous.
Asked about race relations at their installations and ships, 61 percent said they were good to a "large to very large extent" while 28 percent responded good to a "small to moderate extent."
Overall, the survey found 90 percent of whites positive about the state of race relations -- 68 percent rated them good to a "large or very large extent" on their bases and ships while 22 percent said good to a "small to moderate extent."
Positive race relations responses among the other groups were uniform at 84 percent to 86 percent, but with a significant difference in those who said good to a "large to very large extent." Only 39 percent of black service members checked that box compared with 53 percent of Hispanics, 56 percent of Asian/Pacific Islanders and 54 percent of Native Americans/Alaskan Natives.
Only 4 percent of all respondents said the racial climate on their installations and ships was "not at all" good -- 3 percent of whites, 6 percent of blacks, 4 percent of Hispanics, 5 percent of Asian/Pacific Islanders and 5 percent of Native American/Alaskan Natives. The balance of members responded, "don't know."
A senior defense official said the survey shows where DoD must put policies and programs in place to help service members cope with racial differences. Race relations are a readiness issue, he said, because racial tensions can destroy the bonds small units need to succeed.
Service members across the spectrum said race relations in the military today are better than in the nation. Some 46 percent of respondents said race relations in the military are better today than five years ago -- 48 percent of whites, 37 percent of blacks, 49 percent of Hispanics, 56 percent of Asian/Pacific Islanders and 39 percent of Native Americans/Alaskan Natives. Just 13 percent perceived race relations as worse -- 11 percent of whites, 19 percent blacks, 13 percent Hispanics, 8 percent Asian/Pacific Islanders and 23 percent Native Americans/Alaskan Natives.
The survey shows that large majorities of service members have "positive personal relationships" with members of other races and ethnic groups either on or off the job. Some 84 percent of respondents said they had close personal friends who are members of other races and ethnic groups. More than half reported they had more friends of another race than they did before entering the military.
The survey asked questions about offensive behavior and racial threats and harm on installations and in communities. Two-thirds of service members said they experienced offensive encounters involving other DoD members in the 12 months preceding the survey -- 63 percent of whites, 76 percent blacks, 79 percent Hispanics, 70 percent Asian/Pacific Islander and 76 percent Native American/Alaskan Native.
Some 10 percent of service members reported experiences of threats or harm. Defense Manpower Data Center officials said one of the survey's gauges of threats and harm was "Vandalized your property because of your race/ethnicity." Using that definition, 8 percent of whites reported incidents, as did 13 percent of blacks, 13 percent of Hispanics, 16 percent of Asian/Pacific Islanders and 15 percent of Native American/Alaskan Natives.
The percentages were about the same for offensive encounters in the civilian communities. Some 12 percent of all service members encountered threats or harm involving a local civilian -- 12 percent of whites, 13 percent of blacks, 13 percent of Hispanics, 14 percent of Asian/Pacific Islanders and 19 percent of Native Americans/Alaskan Natives.
Of concern to DoD leaders were questions about equal opportunity training and reporting procedures. Almost 90 percent of service members indicated they had received training and knew the reporting procedures. Most, however, also said they would not report a "bothersome" situation -- because they felt the situation was not important enough or nothing would be done about it.
DoD will use this survey as a baseline. The manpower data center will send another race relations survey to service members in fiscal 2001.


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Get out of my ceiling. Please.
So I have this critter… or three rather, I suspect, in my ceiling. Not my attic, but the area between the ceiling of the first floor, and the floor of the second. I suspect squirrels, because at about 10:30 each night, there is a scurrying/ scuttling noise that occurs. To big for a mouse, to straight of […] [Read More]


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7 Crazy Facts About Jersey Shore's Deena Nicole Cortese
Deena Nicole may have joined the Jersey Shore cast late, but she more than made up for it with her "blast in a glass" personality, her meatball moments, and the way she seamlessly fit in with the rest of the cast. On the heels of her mysterious decision to quit Twitter (for the day) at the height of her fame, we dug up 7 crazy facts about everyone's favorite walking holiday.
1. Deena Nicole originally auditioned for Season 1, but turned it down. MTV hired Deena during the Season 1 audition process, when she tried out along with then-unknown Snooki. But Deena turned down the opportunity "to be with her family." After Angelina quit for the second time in Season 2, Snooki recommended her meatball in crime to replace her.
2. She dropped the F-bomb 21 times during her audition tape. In Deena's wild and crazy audition tape for Season 1 (below), she seemed to be working a different persona than the sweet, lovable meatball we've come to know. She talks about how sad it is when she walks into clubs and all the girls are jealous of her, and all the guidos with "nice eyebrows" and "nice teeth" want to get with her. We're glad she toned it down.
3. Chris is the first boyfriend she's spent Valentine's Day with. In an interview with Wetpaint Entertainment, Deena confessed that Valentine's Day 2012 was the first time she'd ever spent the lovey dovey day with a boyfriend in her life.
4. Her older sister Joanie dated The Situation's brother. In Season 5, Deena found out the old-fashioned way that her older sister Joanie, a teacher, was involved with The Situation's older brother Frank. They even ran into each other at a club, and everything seemed to be going well until she heard a rumor that Frank was saying Joanie did crazy things in bed. Last we heard, they'd broken up.
5. She was caught saying the N-word on MySpace before she came on Jersey Shore. In a MySpace video (remember those?), Deena was putting on her tough girl front, and reportedly said, "And now we're gonna play you out, n---! Do not try to play us!" She later apologized for using it, saying she was just using it as slang.
6. She met Snooki through Snooki's ex-boyfriend. In an interview with People, Deena Nicole explained that "We knew each other through [Snooki's] ex-boyfriend. She used to date one of my friends ... and as soon as we met, it was just like heaven."
7. She endorses a hair care line. Back in January, Deena announced that she would be endorsing Wisper hair products, and even appeared in a promotional video singing its praises.
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I am traveling light to Greece (carry-on only) and would normally pack a "picnic knife" with a corkscrew/opener in with my checked baggage. Does anyone know of any plastic/ceramic knife/screwdriver/bottle opener object that will go through security? I have couple of "sporks" for eating yogourt etc. but they don't work so great for cheese unless it is really runny, and are obviously useless in opening a bottle of wine. I can always buy one there and give it away, but I'd rather "pack".
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We go to school so we can get a job. We get a job so we can pay the bills. Suddenly, somewhere in between paying off our mortgages and scrambling to pay our taxes, we've reached the age of retirement: the Golden Years, or so they say. As exhilarating as shuffleboard in the Florida Keys may be, I can't help but to question why so many of us have accepted this notion, as now a norm. Shouldn't all of our years be golden? Countless individuals, myself included, have been blindsided by a number of contributing factors; society, the so-called American dream, what have you, to believe that in order to live the "good life" we must work our asses off into exhaustion. We start our days groaning at the annoying buzz of our alarm clocks, loathing them for even existing at such ungodly hours, only to start a day off on the wrong, uninspired foot. In order to live the lives we've imaged, we first must be passionate about what we're doing on a daily basis rather than sulking in a swivel chair at a 9-5 desk job.
So many of us expect to "find ourselves" throughout our years in university, traveling, or wherever your expected rite of passage may lie, when in reality I feel that we've housed it all along. I see these monumental experiences as catalysts, rather than breeding grounds to the inspiration we've all been waiting to find. If it holds true that fear breeds insecurity, we need to let go of the "what ifs," and simply do the things we've been day dreaming about in our cubicles for days, or weeks on end. You can't expect to discover your passion, discover yourself, while you're merely toying with these aspirations.
It wasn't until interning at a nonprofit in Australia that I discovered my passion for cancer research organizations. Having lost my father at the age of 13, I've always known I've wanted to give back to the cause, not for myself but for his legacy. But it's okay to get caught up in your own life, especially as a young adult, right? Wrong. Fear breeds insecurity. It's one thing to want to make a difference, and another to actually do something about it. You could talk the talk for as long as your vocal chords allow, but as any motivational one-liner will tell you, actions speak louder than words (see: my mother, an ex-partner, or any hot-tempered individual).
While working for Can Too, a nonprofit organization that matches fitness goals with a great cause, I was fortunate enough to come into contact with some of the most inspirational people I have ever met in my life thus far. Founder and Director Annie Crawford is the epitome of inspiration. Creating this program has led innumerable participants to raise valuable funds for cancer research, aiming for an astounding $10 million by this upcoming September. Upon having the pleasure of meeting one of the researchers that has been funded as a result of this program, I was completely taken aback. The vast amount of gratitude that Dr. Nguyen had towards Can Too and the efforts of the participants was completely engrossing. It wasn't until this encounter that I had fully realized how much of a difference such programs truly make. Without the grant funded by the Cure Cancer Australia Foundation, researchers such as Dr. Nguyen may never be able to exert their brilliance into the medical field. These individuals are our heroes. As much as I enjoy indulging in a "quality" tabloid, I can't seem to recall the last time Britney Spears tried her hand at curing cancer. Yet we still idolize these individuals as if they're changing the world; one questionable music video at a time.
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By Karen ParrishAmerican Forces Press Service
BRUSSELS, Feb. 20, 2013 Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta arrived here today and will spend the rest of the week at NATO headquarters, attending defense meetings and engaging his counterparts in one-on-one discussions.
Pentagon Press Secretary George Little is traveling with Panetta and told reporters the secretary is scheduled to meet separately tomorrow and Feb. 22 with Italian, Afghan, British, Australian, German and French defense leaders, as well as with NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen.
The secretary also will attend the NATO-Ukraine Commission and a meeting with representatives of NATO International Security Assistance Force troop-contributing nations.
Little said this week's meetings will focus largely on the ISAF mission in Afghanistan. He noted Panetta will also meet here with Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., who assumed command of ISAF and U.S. forces in Afghanistan on Feb. 12 and will attend the NATO meetings.
Following President Barack Obama's announcement that 34,000 U.S. troops will leave Afghanistan over the next year, Little added, the secretary is looking forward to discussing the follow-on issues with partners: the war effort, the transition to Afghan security lead, the "glide slope" that troop withdrawals will follow, and the enduring presence NATO will maintain in Afghanistan after 2014.
Little noted that Panetta remains hopeful senators will expeditiously confirm his nominated replacement, former U.S. Sen. Chuck Hagel, when they return to the Hill next week. Panetta -- who landed here the same day he issued a warning to the defense civilian workforce about possible budget-related short-term layoffs, or "furloughs" -- remains deeply concerned about the U.S. deficit and the government operating on continuing resolutions instead of an approved budget, Little said.
The spokesman said the threat of major across-the-board spending cuts that will take effect March 1 unless Congress agrees on an alternative has implications for U.S. contributions to the NATO alliance. He noted that Panetta and Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, have repeatedly warned that the cuts would damage U.S. military readiness, and that the alliance shares the same danger.
"We would not be able to train bilaterally, and bilateral training equals input to alliance readiness," Little said. "We're also talking about the prospect of not being able to engage in rotational deployments in Europe."
The Navy already has canceled the deployment of one carrier group, Little said. "That is a direct result of budget uncertainty in Washington," he added. "So, you put all of this together: U.S. lack of readiness equals NATO lack of readiness."
Although the looming spending cuts are a disturbing agenda item for a gathering of defense ministers, Little said, Panetta "is definitely going to talk about the prospect of sequestration and what it might mean for our forces … and the alliance."
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Rickey Anthony Antonuccio, 55, of Beach Grove Rd., Ridgway, passed away, April 4, 2011, at the Hershey Medical Center. He was born Oct. 23, 1955, in Ridgway, the son of Nicholas P. Antonuccio, who survives and the late Edna L. Dilley Antonuccio. He is survived by his wife, Regina Singleton. He resided in Ridgway for most of his life. He attended Ridgway Area High School. He enjoyed billiards, construction, 4-wheeling, cards, story telling, being around kids, repairing and painting cars. He was an automotive mechanic for 40 years.
Charles J. Marconi, 79, of 120 Hemlock Rd., St. Marys, died Monday morning, April 11, 2011, at his home after a brief illness.
He was born Feb. 24, 1932, in St. Marys, son of the late Zolferino and Mary Nart Marconi.
On Nov. 5, 1955, in the St. Mary's Church, he married Norma Salter, who survives.
James E. Clark Sr., 66, of 1585 Montmorenci Rd., Ridgway, died early Sunday morning, April 10, 2011, at DuBois Regional Medical Center following a lengthy illness.
He was born Sept. 15, 1944 in Ridgway, son of the late Robert A. and Margaret I. (McDonald) Clark.
He married Gale M. Moore on July 13, 1968, and she survives.
He resided in Ridgway all of his life and was a member of the Ridgway Moose Club, the V.F.W., and a former member and past president of the International Camping Club. He had attended Ridgway area schools.
Raymond LaVerne Allen, 83, of 42 School Street, East Kane, died Friday, April 8, 2011, at his residence.
Born Jan. 14, 1928, in Medix Run, he was a son of Walter Bliss and Bertha Edna Peters Allen. On Dec. 28, 1990, in Kane, he married Christy A. Milford, who survives.
Before his retirement, Mr. Allen had worked at several places, including Wilcox Railroad, Wilcox Tannery, Holgates and then Kane Manufacturing from which he retired.
He attended Wilcox Schools and also helped in the building of the Assembly of God Church in East Kane.
Deacon Sylvester F. "Cy" Simchick, 77, passed on to the Lord peacefully on April 6, 2011 in the arms of his loving wife of 57 years, Roselyn C. (Servidea) Simchick, in his Kenhorst residence. Born in Johnsonburg, he was the eldest son of the late Frank and Eleanor (Przybylski) Simchick. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Joseph; his sister, Lucy Myers; his son-in-law, Brian Grabus; daughter-in-law, Roberta (Lehmann) Simchick; and niece, Suzie Simchick.
John D. "Jack" Carlson, 88, of Sandersville, Ga. died Dec. 15, 2010. John was the son of the late John A. Carlson and the late Harriet M. Carlson of Ridgway. He was preceded in death by a brother, Henry Carlson, and a sister, Jill Fish. He was a decorated Navy Lieutenant during WWII. A graduate of the Newark College of Engineering, he was an engineer for New Jersey Bell Telephone Company. Upon retirement, Jack and his wife Alice moved from North Caldwell, N.J. to Sandersville, Ga., where they bought a farm.
Thomas C. Launer, 57, of 5236 Ridgway-Johnsonburg Rd., Johnsonburg, died Sunday evening, April 3, 2011 at Elk Regional Health Center in St. Marys.
He was born Oct. 2, 1953, in Ridgway, son of Kenneth E. and the late Naomi Huckabone Launer.
On Aug. 16, 1975 in Holy Rosary Church, he married Gail F. Franco, who survives.
He resided in Johnsonburg all his life. He graduated from Johnsonburg High School in 1971 and Penn State University in 1977.
Viola K. Leathers, 87, died at the Latrobe Area Hospital on Thursday, March 31, 2011.
She was born July 7, 1923 in DuBois, the daughter of Samuel and Twila Stewart Thomas, the last of a family of eight children. She married Armand A. Leathers, who predeceased her on Feb. 18, 1996, shortly after their 50th wedding anniversary.
Hilda C. Mearkle, 79, of Baltimore, Md. passed to her eternal reward Thursday, March 24, 2011 at Bayview Hospital in Baltimore.
Hilda was born Nov. 6, 1931 in Ridgway, daughter of Donald J. Alabran and Ellen I. (Ecklund). She was married for several years to Bertram Mearkle.
Ms. Mearkle was a resident of Ridgway until 1940 when the family moved to Baltimore to get help for her. Hilda had cerebral palsy since birth. She received therapy through the Maryland League for Crippled Children and walked without assistance at 9 years of age. Hilda attended public schools through high school.
Florence S. Dietz, 88, of 7452 Ridgway-St. Marys Rd., Ridgway, died Wednesday, March 30, 2011, at Elk Regional Health Center.
She was born Oct. 7, 1922, in Ridgway, daughter of the late United and Etta Mae (Birchfield) States.
On July 21, 1951, she married Paul E. Dietz , who preceded her in death on April 10, 1999.


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Truro and District grassroots sport
Posted: August 16, 2012|
Chacewater powered to victory over Redruth on Saturday to win the Falmouth Cup for the fifth year in a row.
The knock out competition is organised by Falmouth Bowling Club and open to all teams in Group 4 (the old Southern Division).
The rounds up to the final are played two triples rinks home and two away until the final which is on the artificial green at Falmouth.
Delighted Chacewater team captain Nigel Laity said: "This victory is even more remarkable considering nearly half the original team are away at the national finals.
"Redruth played in good spirit but must be disappointed as their confidence was up, but they underestimated the strength in depth that we have at Chacewater. Tthe bowlers who stepped in today played with excellent skill."
Nigel also praised Falmouth Bowling Club for the tremendous organisation and the excellent buffet after the game.
Rink scores (Chacewater skips first): Mike Tippett 27 Wayne Parfitt 10; Barrie Tippett 24 Barrie Kessell 12; Nigel Laity 15 Richard Brown 24; Colin Binny 6 Gerald Fisher 18.
Skips Barrie Tippett and Nigel Laity travel to Worthing with their rinks on Saturday August 25 as the Chacewater club have qualified into last eight in England for the mixed double rinks.
Chacewater (A) 5, Truro City (A) 0
Truro came up against their high-flying local rivals Cornwall League Group Four League 1 hoping to come away with something, but despite their valiant efforts they drew a blank.
Brian Davey's quartet was always second best and playing catch-up, but only went down by seven shots.
David Edgcombe's rink went down by six shots, but it could have been very different as they were leading by 11 shots after 14 ends and then went the last seven ends without adding to their score.
Finally Chris Loader's foursome kept it fairly close up to the 11th end when they were only down by three shots but eventually lost out by 13 shots.
Scores (Truro skips first): Brian Davey 17 N Laity 24; David Edgcombe 21 M Tippett 27; Chris Loader 10 B Tippett 23.
Redruth A 5, Truro City A 0
Once again Truro had one of the top three clubs away as they played their penultimate match in the Group Four league.
It was always going to be a tough game but they put up a good performance in the windy dry conditions.
Chris Loader's foursome were just one shot down with only three ends to go but lost by just three shots in the end.
Brian Davey's quartet got off to a great start and was six shots up after 10 ends but then only got two more shots from the remaining 11 ends to go down by 10 shots.
David Edgcombe's rink had a slow start finding themselves nine shots down after ten ends.
They then came storming back and went into the final end just two shots down, but dropped three shots on that last end to go down by five shots.
Scores (Truro skips first): Chris Loader 15 G Fisher 18, Brian Davey 12 W. Parfitt 22 , David Edgcombe 17 B. Kessell 22.
Truro City A 0 Redruth (A) 7
This was a poor home performance by Truro in the Mining Division Premier League with only one rink putting up some resistance.
That rink was Ken Miners' trio.
They were three shots down going into the 18th and final end and despite their valiant efforts they could only make two shots so went down by just one shot.
David Edgcombe's threesome went down by 11 shots. This rink was level after 11 ends, but then went to sleep and only scored one shot in the next seven ends to go down by 11 shots.
Chris Loader's rink didn't fare any better as they were always playing catch up after a slow start and eventually lost by 13 shots.
Finally Brian Davey's trio came up against a Redruth rink that was on their game from the start and went down by 18 shots.
Scores (Truro skips first): Ken Miners 14 B Kessell 15, David Edgcombe 11 G Fisher 22; Chris Loader 13 R. Brown 26, Brian Davey 10 W Parfitt 28.
The Truro & District Pool team lost their first match of the Cornwall County Interleague season 24-12 against a very impressive Interpub pool team at the Q Bar in Bodmin.
Truro only just lost the first session 5-4 but then Interpub piled on the pressure taking the next two sessions by the same scoreline six frames to three
Leading by 17 frames to 10, Truro had to take all the remaining nine frames to win the match but it was way too much to ask and could only win a measly two frames which meant that Interpub won by a whopping 12 frames.
Congratulations to George Boyd, who was by far Truro's best player on the night, for winning three of his four frames.
Truro squad: Rod Burrows (captain), Mark Berry, Simon James, Paul Lord, George Boyd, Martin Bawden, Ricky Hughes, Carl Templeton, Ian Penfold, Gary Rowe and Nick Julian.
Truro thanked their sponsors Travis Perkins, Ground Search, Dougfields Plumbing supplies and First for Safety.
For Interleague fixtures, tables etc visit http://cornwall.leaguerepublic.com
Rifle Shooting
Several competitors from the City Of Truro Rifle Club shot at the open event which was the last summer open meeting held at the Trethosa Moor range.
The competitors shot in sunshine, rain and variable wind conditions and took several medals and trophies.
Thanks went to the organisers and scorers of the Cornwall Target Shooting Association. If you would like more information about City Of Truro Rifle Club visit www.trurorifleclub.weebly.com
Results: Single Dewer – C class: 1 Roger Pascoe, 2 Geoff Davies, D class 1 David Taylor.
Double Dewer – A class: 1 Fred Teagle (Double Dewer Trophy).
Veterans: 1 Fred Teagle.
Juniors: 2 Lucy Allen, 2 Kiran Rule (the youngest competitor at the shoot aged 12 years).
Tintagel 147. St Erme 148-9.
St Erme maintained top spot in Division 3 East thanks to a remarkable one-wicket victory at Tintagel on Saturday as their last pair of Kevin Wilcock and Matt Pearson added a match-winning stand of 50 for the tenth wicket.
Chasing the home side's all out total of 147, St Erme looked on the brink of defeat as they slumped to 97 for nine. But Wilcock and Pearson had other ideas.
Wilcock played with massive authority as he unleashed a series of drives and cuts on his way to match winning 35 not out, including seven boundaries.
With Pearson hanging on doggedly at the other end in support, the pair put on an undefeated 50 run 10th wicket partnership to see St Erme to an unlikely, but vital victory in the 45th over.
Earlier, after having been put into bat, on a grassy track that offered a good deal of assistance to the seam bowlers throughout, Eliot Dodd led the St Erme bowling attack superbly taking five for 39. He was well supported by Wilcock, who bowled 12 overs unchanged taking two for 31.
Aaron Washer proved unplayable for Tintagel in taking five for 19 and blowing away the St Erme top order. Toby Armstrong started a recovery with a swashbuckling 29, but as further wickets fell St Erme were reduced to 97 for nine before those last wicket heroics kept them on course for the title with six games to go.
Tintagel 147 (T Preston-Evans 40, M Joliffe 31; E Dodd 5-39, K Wilcock 2-31).
St Erme 148-9 (K Wilcock 35no, T Armstrong 29; A Washer 5-19, J Seldon 3-36).
St Erme (18 pts) beat Tintagel (7 pts) by 1 wicket
Mt Hawke 227-7, Mt Ambrose 135.
Mt Ambrose won the toss and chose to field at home in this Division 3 West game on Saturday and their decision was vindicated as they picked up wickets early.
Benje Bryant offered some resistance for the mid-table visitors with 27, but tight spells from Gareth Mitchell (2-25) and home skipper Simon Johnson (1-31) meant that Mt Hawke were reduced to 71for five midway through their innings.
However, a counter attack for the visitors came from skipper Rob Atkinson (40) and No 7 Dan Dunstan, who blasted his way to 91 off just 74 balls, including one over that contained five boundaries.
This pair added 84 for the sixth wicket before Dunstan continued with Steve Cloke (23*) to add 61 for the seventh wicket before Dunstan ran himself out two overs before Mt Hawke closed on 227 for seven.
Mt Hawke also picked up early wickets as Mt Ambrose started poorly with Anthony Solomon returning two for 42 but the home side offered some middle order resistance from Mike Kent (27), Gareth Mitchell (20) and Jonathan Simmons (33).
However, the home side lost wickets at regular intervals as the target began to look too much of a challenge. Chris Madeley (3-23) and Martin Bunt (2-16) then mopped up the Mt Ambrose tail as the home side fell well short of their target.
Mt Hawke 227-7 (D Dunstan 91, R Atkinson 40, B Bryant 27, S Cloke 23no; G Mitchell 2-25),.
Mt Ambrose 134 (J Simmons Jnr 29, M Kent 26, G Mitchell 20; M Bunt 2-16, C Madeley 2-23, S Cloke 2-25, A Solomon 2-42).
Mt Hawke (20 points) beat Mt Ambrose (six) by 93 runs.
St Erme 210-3. Gunnislake 128-5
St Erme 2nd XI completed a comprehensive 82 run victory over basement Club Gunnislake in Division 5 East at Castle Field on Saturday.
St Erme batted first and struggled for runs in the early part of their innings but Paul Bunt and Dave Moses weathered the storm and accelerated as both batted with increasing fluency.
Moses made an accomplished 93, including 14 boundaries and Bunt carried his bat for a well constructed 91 not out, featuring 13 boundaries, as St Erme totalled 210 for three.
Gunnislake set out their stall to bat through 48 overs but never threatened a victory as they closed on 128 for five. St Erme took the opportunity to share the bowling duties around. Tom Hitchman finished with a three-wicket haul for 17 runs and Lisa Reeks took one for 41 in 12 overs.
Fifteen-year-old Kye Rimmer and 13-year-old Spencer Wilcock each bowled economical 10-over spells conceding just 15 and 28 runs respectively.The match ball was sponsored by Trispen Stores.
St Erme 210-3 (D Moses 93, P Bunt 91no).
Gunnislake 128-5 (B Martin 33, S Boundy 31, CB James 20; T Hitchman 3-17).
St Erme (17 pts) beat Gunnislake (4 pts) by 82 runs.
Mt Hawke 179-5, Beacon 121-7
Second-placed Mt Hawke entertained third-placed Beacon on Saturday at the Victory Ground in Division 7 West looking to widen the gap and move a step nearer to promotion.
The home side won the toss and chose to bat and after losing an early wicket Richard Chynoweth (57) and Dougal Riches (25) put together an excellent 90-run partnership. After Riches' departure Chynoweth kept the innings going for a bit but it rather fell away in the middle. Luckily for Mt Hawke veteran Brian Skelton blasted a quick unbeaten 28 off the last few overs as Mt Hawke posted a competitive looking 179 for five.
Beacon's reply started very poorly as they were reduced to 15 for four with Simon Smith picking up three for 21.
At this point Beacon had to consolidate and rather gave up chance of victory as Steve Osborne (47) and Adrian Smith (34) added 92 but the run rate began to look too steep for Beacon.
Dan Bray picked up two for27 for the home side as Beacon eventually closed on 121 for seven, meaning Mt Hawke achieved a comfortable 58-run win and moved 56 points clear of third place but still trailing leaders Gerrans.
Mt Hawke 179-5 (R Chynoweth 57, B Skelton 28no, D Richards 25; A Smith 2-48).
Beacon 121-7 (S Osbourne 47, A Smith 34; S Smith 3-21, B Bray 2-27).
Mt Hawke (18 points) beat Beacon (five) by 58 runs.
Two female St Erme cricketers – Lisa Reeks and teenager Emily Edgcombe – have been making their mark this season.
Lisa, 25, has played for Truro Ladies since the age of 13 and has always loved cricket and first played men's cricket for Perranarworthal, before moving to her home village club at St Erme for the last two seasons. She is a right arm medium pace bowler, useful lower order batsman and fearless fielder.
Lisa is a teacher at a Bodmin Primary School, where she is school cricket coach and this season has been appointed Assistant Coach to the Cornwall Under 13 Girls' cricket team.
Lisa has been involved at St Erme as a coach since qualifying as an ECB Level 1 Coach when just 16-years-old. She is now a Level 2 coach and works with the club's Junior Section helping children from age five to 15.
Her late father Peter Reeks was an enthusiastic cricketer for Polwhele and St Erme, bowling useful medium pace.
Emily Edgcombe (13) is an accomplished all-round sportswoman having already represented the county at cricket, football and golf.
She lives in the village and becomes the third generation of her family to be involved at St Erme Cricket Club. Grandfather Brian Wilcock was a founder member of the Club and former President, whilst father Nick and uncle Kevin Wilcock have both played at the Club for a number of years.
Emily, her brother Callum and cousin Spencer now love playing together in the Junior Section of St Erme CC. Emily has played for both the U11 and U13 Teams in the Duchy League with great success.
This season she has been an ever-present in the Cornwall Girls' U13s, scoring her maiden half century making 61 not out at Hereford where she also took 2 wickets, before claiming 5-14 against Worcester.
Emily recently made her senior debut for St Erme in the Friendly Sunday XI featuring in a 50-run opening partnership with her dad, Nick. She is certain to make her 2nd XI debut in the 2013 Season.
Gig Racing
A weekend of mixed fortunes for Devoran Gig Club saw the competition at Cadgwith cancelled due to strong winds, while the same winds proved a positive benefit to club members who sailed pilot gig Fear Not in the Henry Lloyd Falmouth Week Classic Lugger class sailing competition.
Weather conditions were perfect for sailing in the choppy waters around Falmouth as around 70 boats took part in the various Classic categories. The only pilot gig entered in the J Class Fleet race, Fear Not was crewed by John Bray, George Whetman, Bob Shearer, Lewis Meyer, Colin Davies and KP van der Wielen.
It has been a particularly busy year for Fear Not. As well as sailing in the Falmouth Classic competition, in May she raced at the World Pilot Gig Championships on the Isles of Scilly and then was part of a fleet of gigs that escorted Ben Ainslie across Falmouth Harbour with his Olympic torch.
In June, a Devoran supervets crew rowed her up the Thames as part of the Queen's Jubilee Pageant in London and shortly afterwards sailed her at the Brest Maritime Festival in France. Next weekend, Fear Not will be going out to Kinvara, County Galway (Ireland), to take part in the Cruinniu na mBad Traditional Boat Festival.
Some 27 members of Perranporth Golf Club Ladies' Section competed for the Four Club Shield.
The winner with 37 points and taking Shield was Angie Chapman. In second place with 34 points was Jane Wragg. In third place, winning on count back with 32 points was Vicky Lee Comyn In 4th place, also with 32 points was Lynne Fleming. In 5th place, winning on countback with 30 points was Jane Barrington.


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Letter from the Dean
Welcome to the College of Business! We are committed to creating a 21st-century business education that is like no other. The unique ingredients of our DNA can be found in our faculty, our programs and our passion for each student's success. Simply put: We are ambitious for the success of each of our students.
Our Passion
We want more for our students than to make a good living. We want them to make a great life. We want them to be known not just for the credentials they earn but for the character they possess. That's why we take our "Be Known" promise to our students so seriously. We want to know each of them by name. We also want our students to know themselves so they can invest in themselves and have the courage to be themselves in the global marketplace. Our mission is to develop trusted leaders who are prepared to transform business with competence, character and contribution.
Our Faculty and Staff
Our team of faculty and staff are a significant part of what makes us special. They are some of the finest men and women I've known, and I'm sure you'll feel the same way once you meet them. Our faculty is comprised of trusted leaders who hail from the United States, England and China. Not only are they a group of top academics, scholars and teachers, many are award-winning industry experts, innovative business-thought leaders, corporate professors, certified professionals and experienced practitioners.
One of the standout attributes they possess is their commitment to loving God and loving people. They often serve as mentors and are known for the personal support and encouragement they provide. Their example is louder than their oratory.
Our Programs
Whether you are pursuing an undergraduate degree in one of our eight majors, an MBA or a Doctor of Business Administration degree, you'll find our internationally accredited programs (ACBSP) are rigorous, intellectually stimulating, innovative and relationally engaging. We blur the lines between the world of business and the world of academics in our classrooms.
Along with our relevant business curriculum that is vetted by both doctorally qualified academics and external business experts, our programs incorporate applied learning experiences. Components include business simulations, real-world experiential projects, engaging case studies, global trips and international residencies, team presentations and projects, applied business and academic writing, portfolio building, corporate visits, internships, and job shadowing. We did a recent alumni survey with our MBA students, and more than 80 percent stated that their degree helped them get a promotion, a new job or earn more money.
Our Promise
Please know we are here to serve you and provide you with the best values-based business education and learning experience possible. We are committed to developing our students to be ethical, market-ready business professionals and trusted leaders in their fields of expertise and in their careers and callings. This is accomplished by not only increasing our students' business acumen, problem-solving abilities, critical thinking skills and technological abilities, but also by providing them daily opportunities to deepen their character, explore and grow in their faith, and increase their commitment to make the world a better place through the contributions they make in their professions, work teams, organizations and communities. This is the kind of trusted leadership that the world so desperately needs.
Christopher P. Meade, PhD
Dean of the College of Business


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It takes a village! If you cannot race, don't want to race or simply want to be involved, then Vol-ONE-teer. We need help with the following:
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You will be rewarded for your efforts. At the end of the year, all volunteers will be entered into a raffle for the grand prize. Each time you volunteer, you get an entry into this raffle. The more times you volunteer, the better your chances of coming away with a great prize at the end of the season!
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Jan 08 2010
Adventures of Photographing A One-Year-Old
By Jodi Friedman of MCP Actions
While on vacation in Atlanta visiting relatives, I decided it would be fun to take some pictures of my nieces and nephew. My nieces are four and seven. They were pretty easy to photograph.
Gavin, age one, a super cute boy, was photogenic but intent on giving me a workout. While he's not walking yet, he sure can crawl fast!
I wanted to get some portraits of him. Here was my first try.
As you can see, this is not exactly the face I was hoping for.
Next try, we put him at the other side of the room. And my hope was that he would crawl toward me.
Not even close.
So, what next? I try making faces and silly noises. He looks up. Victory! Sort of…
I was so busy entertaining him that the photo was not 100% in focus. I realize this and try again. I put him at the other end of the room, and have him crawl to me.
He was so fast…and a bit distracted.
Almost caught him looking as he was cruising by me…
What next?
His other aunt picks him up and walks with him.
But after all that, Gavin wanted to get back down and crawl. Here he comes!
And there he goes… This time he heads up the stairs.
So I follow with my lens.
And…my favorite picture from the shoot. Patience pays off!
I would say things went downhill from there, but the last picture is good for a laugh. He put his hands all over the glass overhang.
Not sure if his grandma will think this is as funny I, his photographer aunt did!
Jodi Friedman, owner of MCP Actions, helps photographers all over the world improve their photography through Photoshop actions and workshops.
114 Comments
cardbug On Friday, January 8 at 1:11 pm
I love the stairs shot too! 1 year is a tricky age to shoot. They are always so busy!
kathyo On Friday, January 8 at 1:11 pm
So Cute.. he looks a lot like your sister Betsy
Heidi Malott On Friday, January 8 at 1:11 pm
Ah yes, I am grateful for digital, I cant believe how many blurry pics I delete for one good one of my little punk.
Valerie On Friday, January 8 at 1:12 pm
ahh! he is too cute! I love the 5th one down that's in black and white!
etiquette b On Friday, January 8 at 1:18 pm
kids are incredibly difficult to shoot, which is why i don't do it, aside from quick snapshots. that said, the 1st one of him crawling away is adorable! i know you can't see his face, but it is cute.
Sisterlisa On Friday, January 8 at 1:19 pm
aww how adorable. Great shots! Kids facial expressions are just priceless. I love using the multiple shot option on my camera to get such shots as these.
Stephanie On Friday, January 8 at 1:24 pm
Toddlers are SO tricky to photograph! But, as you said, the trick is to get down to their level. And shoot lots of pictures
Stephanie On Friday, January 8 at 1:27 pm
Jodi, these are GREAT. I love that he's NOT looking at the camera. It is so much cooler to see the candidness of the toddler-action.
nancypants On Friday, January 8 at 1:28 pm
Very cute! And a nicely lit environment for such a shoot!
whatupduck On Friday, January 8 at 1:35 pm
You can't beat baby photos!
Delia Salazar On Friday, January 8 at 1:38 pm
I love kid photos and you have a great talent for taking them, Ree. I just love your blog!
That little one is definitely a cutie!
Valerie Mellema On Friday, January 8 at 1:43 pm
I have a 1 year old too and he gets that same ornery look! We called him the speed crawler before he started walking. Boy was he fast. I love the black and white shots.
The Gypsy Chick On Friday, January 8 at 1:43 pm
Jodi, these are adorable!
the Provident Woman On Friday, January 8 at 1:45 pm
What a cutie. Great photos. I like the first stair one the best even though he isn't even looking at the camera.
apple On Friday, January 8 at 1:47 pm
He is just adorable!!!
Micki On Friday, January 8 at 1:52 pm
The B/W are particularly good. They bring out his features and remove distractions. Very nice!
Dawn (KitchenTravels) On Friday, January 8 at 1:56 pm
If my good photos of my too-quick kids were as lovely as your "bad" ones of your nephew, I'd be a happy camper.
Deb Tynan On Friday, January 8 at 1:58 pm
Wonderful shots! There's nothing more rewarding to me than getting an actual, in focus shot of a squirrely baby/toddler. You're absolutely correct– patience pays off! (And good lighting doesn't hurt, either!). : )
A link to some squirrely baby shots of my own:
~ Deb
Margo/MS Hospitality On Friday, January 8 at 2:00 pm
I am constantly trying to photograph our 9 month old grandson who is greased lighten'…so what are some tips to use for the photo shoot?
Jennifer On Friday, January 8 at 2:04 pm
Shooting a moving target is definitely challenging but I like what you came up with! Thanks for sharing.
Deb da Amazon On Friday, January 8 at 2:05 pm
What an adorable little turkey he is! Thanks for sharing!
Jessica On Friday, January 8 at 2:05 pm
Personally, I love the "caught in action" shots of little ones. They hardly ever sit still, look straight at you and smile in real life, so why should they be doing in it in a photo!
I just got the proofs from my son's 2 year pictures back today. He was being a royal butthead during the shoot, and has matchbox cars in his hands in almost every picture… and I love them! He has cars in his hands about 90% of his life so the pics really capture his little toddler personality.
Jessica @ How Sweet On Friday, January 8 at 2:09 pm
So sweet!
Sherri M On Friday, January 8 at 2:13 pm
Cute little tyke. Thanks for making me feel not so stupid with my camera. I click hundreds of shots trying to get one good one of a two year old who doesn't like to have his picture taken.
Kathleen On Friday, January 8 at 2:17 pm
Hm, I think some people missed that these photos were not taken by Ree.
Gavin is a little cutie-pie and so happy!
melanie On Friday, January 8 at 2:17 pm
Oh my, my ovaries are going into overdrive. Too cute.
C.C. On Friday, January 8 at 2:18 pm
He is SO cute! Those are some great pictures. It's amazing you can catch a 2 -year old for pictures – they move quickly!
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The Cotton Wife On Friday, January 8 at 2:24 pm
I love these. I really dislike posed shots with babies and toddlers – these are SO much more natural and fun!
Katie (The Life of a Firefighter's Wife) On Friday, January 8 at 2:27 pm
Great photos!!
And, I have to say, I'm loving the interior of that house, very light, clean, modern, and spacious. I'd LOVE to have a steel and glass staircase like that!
Montessori Moments On Friday, January 8 at 2:28 pm
What kind of camera do you use?
Bethany On Friday, January 8 at 2:32 pm
I like the ones where he's not looking at the camera, too – they really capture the activeness and growing up of your nephew! The one where he's facing away going up the steps does this especially well, kind of an "I've got goals and I'm going for them!" quality about it.
Amanda On Friday, January 8 at 2:33 pm
That is what every shoot with my daughter feels like right now. It is exhausting to say the least. I am doing a project 365 and my post yesterday was about how hard it is to photograph her and how I had to bribe her with food and cartoons and even then…wow…haha…here is the link to the post.
Nezzy On Friday, January 8 at 2:36 pm
What a handsome little dude he is! This Ozarks farm chick had trouble takin' the Christmas pics of the eight Grandkiddos because they were all on the swift move!
I'm lovin' the black and white on the stairs! God bless ya'll!!!
Janet On Friday, January 8 at 2:37 pm
Cute kid!
Brooke On Friday, January 8 at 2:46 pm
So my nine-month-old is a speed crawler, and I'm not sure if it's that my camera just can't keep up or what. I'm not on a DSLR yet (have a Cannon S2 IS0), and my two options (with both manual and auto focus) for indoor shots with less-than-optimal lighting seem to be either blurred limbs or a washed-out white baby face. What am I doing wrong? Am I asking too much of my camera??
Angel S Jones On Friday, January 8 at 2:51 pm
I have been chasing one for 17 months now, all I can say is thank God for the digital age! I think for every one good pic I have to take 1000!
WebSavvyMom On Friday, January 8 at 2:53 pm
–>Moving targets are hard when they're that little. The stairs shot is my favorite too.
Melissa On Friday, January 8 at 3:02 pm
Adorable! Does anyone know what kind of soft shoes he was wearing? They looked comfy for little ones.
Young Wife On Friday, January 8 at 3:07 pm
What great photographs!
Married to an Aussie in OK On Friday, January 8 at 3:13 pm
Yorp… that's a 1-yo for ya!
Melissa On Friday, January 8 at 3:15 pm
#39 I would bet those are Robeez. (www.robeez.com)
I first got a pair for my son from my SIL for Christmas 2008 and they were a godsend. DS didn't do well with the high-top walking shoes and would constantly take them off as soon as the laces came undone — not good for the cold weather of the upper Midwest. The Robeez not only stayed on his feet, but his walking skills improved dramatically. I bought a couple more pairs in a size larger, which he still wears now. Worth every penny IMHO.
(No, Robeez doesn't have a clue who I am. I just love their shoes and wish they made them adult sized)
Jodi Friedman On Friday, January 8 at 3:17 pm
Just realized that I forgot to mention something SUPER IMPORTANT!!!!
I was laying on the floor for the crawling shots. I literally was on my belly, propped on my arms. Basically from above these shots would have not have the same movement or feel.
Hope that helps – REE – if you see this – can you add that to the post?
MCP Actions
Mary Connealy On Friday, January 8 at 3:23 pm
I've got a one-year-old granddaughter. I'm going to be more patient. What fun pictures.
Keshet On Friday, January 8 at 3:26 pm
These photos are stunning! I love the black and white one on the stairs. What kind of camera do you use?
Melissa Deming On Friday, January 8 at 3:31 pm
would you consider doing a poist on photographying toddlers? I end up with blurry pics and can't seem to get my shutter speed right. Help!
laura On Friday, January 8 at 3:34 pm
what a doll. I miss seeing that young boy face made me remember when my son was that age LONG ago.
Tonya On Friday, January 8 at 3:36 pm
Those darn moving targets! At least he's stinkin' adorable!
brooke On Friday, January 8 at 3:41 pm
well, my daughter is 3 and she STILL won't look at the camera, so I feel your pain. I'm just glad to know it happens to professionals with fancy cameras too *wink*
Terry in Indiana On Friday, January 8 at 3:43 pm
I hear you! My 18-month-old grandson moves so fast, it's hard to get a picture in focus! And, if I do manage to get a few shots, he wants to see the camera…and his own pictures! I figure if I take 1000 photos, I may get 10 that are good…ha!
Karen from A Creek in the Back On Friday, January 8 at 3:44 pm
I can't put my finger on it, but I really love the fourth one down. He is such a cutie!
Foy Update (Garden. Cook. Write. Repeat.) On Friday, January 8 at 3:52 pm
Well you did have a very cute subject! I once had a professional photographer tell me the key to good photos is take a hug volume of photographs. It looks like you already knew this.
Mariah On Friday, January 8 at 4:00 pm
I wish I was into photography as I am now when my kids were little I would have had such fun taking photos. Great pics.
Tisa Joy On Friday, January 8 at 4:04 pm
Oh my goodness! What a doll he is! Those photos are terrific! Hard work sure does pay off
Jodi Friedman On Friday, January 8 at 4:05 pm
I use a Canon 5D MKII as my main camera.
Here is some info on other equipment and lenses I use, etc.
Angie Cunningham On Friday, January 8 at 4:09 pm
I have thousands of pictures of my children. I always have my camera on hand and snap throughout the day. I can take a hundred pics just to get one shot of my oldest actually looking at the camera. My kids are 2 and 7 months. My 7 month old is much easier to take pics of than my 2 year old!
Rebecca Harriss On Friday, January 8 at 4:14 pm
Re the shoes: They are robeez. Lands End just had a great deal on them! They are very comfy and my son doesn't mind them being on at all.
Gavin's Mom, aka Jodi's sister
The Retired One On Friday, January 8 at 4:22 pm
He is a real cutie pawtootie! I have the same problems taking bird photos….ha
Lane On Friday, January 8 at 4:32 pm
I'm thankful that my one year old son is usually my test model for experimenting with my new DSLR! Photographing anyone else is always such a breeze!
Kate On Friday, January 8 at 4:42 pm
Yes, that's a great shot on the steps. I love the b&w processing, too.
Cortnie On Friday, January 8 at 4:46 pm
Oh man! Give me a crawler any day! My one year old runs away!
Spruce Hill On Friday, January 8 at 4:49 pm
Oh what great shots!
Margaret On Friday, January 8 at 4:58 pm
And doesn't he beg you to have more children?
Livin' Louisiana! On Friday, January 8 at 5:21 pm
Quick tip. If you want to keep a baby off of the stairs, and not use a gate….place a little something that might be slightly frightening….A Halloween mask….a ball of rubber bands….whatever he is a little freaked by. Sick I know….works though! Especially nice not to have to hop over a gate every time you go up and down stairs!
Victoria On Friday, January 8 at 5:28 pm
Adorable! I guess I will never become a great photographer because the photo you said was out of focus looked great to me. Is it my ancient eyes that are keeping me from being a good photographer? Ha! But I'm a sucker for babies and children, especially since having six grandchildren with the seventh on the way!
Audrey On Friday, January 8 at 5:40 pm
These are great photographs. Your lighting is exquisite!
Thanks for sharing!
Stark Mom On Friday, January 8 at 5:41 pm
All of those shots are absolutely adorable. He is precious! Great lighting for indoors. Did you use a flash, or are you just great at nailing the exposure? Did you shoot in RAW? I'm craving the 411!
Thx for sharing.
Ann On Friday, January 8 at 6:00 pm
I watched my daughter take about 50 pics to get one good one of her 3 year old. Some of the "bad ones" and the best because they catch her personality, which is "make everyone laugh".
Bailey On Friday, January 8 at 6:11 pm
I think the adventure is worth all the "mistake" shots. They all show the kind of "on the go" kid he is.
Margo/MS Hospitality On Friday, January 8 at 6:19 pm
Thanks for adding your comments about being on the floor and the camera you are using. I really want to learn more about photographing babies … errr…. fast babies because I don't know too many slow ones! LOL!
Your photos are wonderful!
StacyD On Friday, January 8 at 7:05 pm
I know the feeling! I used to loath the blur on my point and shoot, and now with my fancy camera I dig a little blur here and there! Gotta show the movement that IS a toddler! I've embraced it!
StacyD On Friday, January 8 at 7:05 pm
I know the feeling! I used to loath the blur on my point and shoot, and now with my fancy camera I dig a little blur here and there! Gotta show the movement that IS a toddler! I've embraced it!
Gillian On Friday, January 8 at 7:25 pm
LOL That is tooo cute!! I totally feel your pain though! Toddlers are HARD! LOL
Anthony On Friday, January 8 at 7:35 pm
Jodi, do you usually shoot M without a flash? It does look like you nailed the exposure on these. My 5D2 consistently wants +1 EC.
Others: the above shots have intact EXIF information, so you can drag them into something like the OSX "EXIF Viewer" or Preview etc. to see the shooting info. Looks like she was using the 50L lens, Manual mode, no flash. That home looks to be very well lit, much better than mine for sure.
At the risk of jumping … my son's 14 months old now, and I've found that indeed taking lots of shots help — I usually have my camera in burst mode and try to anticipate when he'll be looking the right way, then I'll squeeze off 4-5 shots. Point & Shoot cameras do great outside in lots of light, but indoors shooting kids they can have some limitations, which frustrated the heck out of me with my Canon G6:
o The lenses often don't open very wide, often being limited to something like f/3.5-f/5.6. At least some of the above shots are at f/2.5 on a lens that could open all the way to f/1.2. Shutter lag, the time between when you press the button and when it actually shoots, is often a lot shorter on a DSLR. Less time for the kid to turn away or change expression.
o Auto-focus on point & shoot cameras tends to be relatively slow, so moving targets at close distances can be a challenge
o ISO sensitivity is often limited — at higher values, you get less color and more noise, but you can shoot with a faster shutter speed. With moving subjects, a shorter shutter speed helps freeze motion.
kayt On Friday, January 8 at 7:41 pm
Ree, how is it that your black and white photos always turn out so amazing? Please share some secrets! Every time I change a color photo to black and white it ends up looking gray all over. I change levels, I change contrast, nothing I do seems to make it "work".
Kelly On Friday, January 8 at 7:43 pm
i have the same problem especially with the focus thing, you keep calling their name and shake the camera, you need helpers for little ones! black and white is so forgiving and makes everything look great, there are some really cute ones!!
Dawn F. On Friday, January 8 at 8:18 pm
WOW, Ree! The pictures are ALL fabulous! I wish I could take pictures as well as you do – how did you get that amazing light? Anyway… all of the shots you took captured this time in his life beautifully – they are so special! Good Job!
Dawn F. On Friday, January 8 at 8:23 pm
Sorry, Jodi – i just realized you took these and not Ree. Kudos to you!! Really excellent work!
Michelle O'Neil On Friday, January 8 at 8:29 pm
Aw. What a cutie. Love the stair shot.
Deborah On Friday, January 8 at 9:09 pm
All great shots. My photos of the babes usually are a blurred mess. lol.
kerry On Friday, January 8 at 9:44 pm
I was just about to do the same post about two year olds…it's always an adventure. Most of my best shots involve food all over their faces as that's one of the few times I can capture them still! Loving your Tasty Kitchen section now and sharing with every woman I meet about your photo tutorials…thanks!!!
Jan in Denver On Friday, January 8 at 9:45 pm
Jodi, Thanks for the tutorial. This looks a lot my life taking photos of my children. I love it!
kerry On Friday, January 8 at 9:49 pm
Forgot to mention I am giving away The Happiness Project…such a good journey for every gal to take with the author Gretchen Rubin. A must read for 2010…
p.s. an ideal eating shot is on my New Year's eve post…beaters and whip cream work every time!
Zhu On Friday, January 8 at 10:01 pm
I had always wondered why so many tutorials about taking pictures of kids until I tried taking pictures of my friend's one year old baby boy. My my, what an adventure!
CarrieMarie On Friday, January 8 at 10:44 pm
I love these! The looking just slightly away from the camera is a great trick kids use to look adorable. ; )
Andrea Neal On Friday, January 8 at 11:11 pm
How precious!!! My son just turned one on January 5th and his birthday party is tomorrow!!! He is definitely hard to photograph! My sweet husband bought me a D90 and I'm in love with it, but capturing my son on the run (or crawl, I should say) is so HARD!!! While looking at your precious nephew.. I noticed his little shoes that he has on.. I'm having a HORRIBLE time keeping socks on Garrett… shoes are either too small or too big for him.. he's got a REALLY FAT FOOT, but it's not very long… can't find houseshoes for him yet… I'd like to know where they got those little slippers at that he has on!! Seems like he crawls around and stuff just as fast and as much as my son and yet they stayed on!!! If you could, let me know!!!! THANK YOU!
Kim On Friday, January 8 at 11:25 pm
i agree, please, a post on avoiding blur with fast moving subjects such as toddlers who kick balls into the faces of photgraphers!!!
Schrockinator On Friday, January 8 at 11:54 pm
My little guy will be one in two weeks and half of my "portraits" of him look like your first photo here – He's always hurrying the other way!
Heather Huston On Saturday, January 9 at 1:04 am
Enjoy this age! They are so cute and fun. Yes, they move crazy fast but those smiles. Oh, those little not-still-a-baby-but-not-quite-a-toddler smiles. Sigh…
My little guy was easier to photograph at that age then he is now at 4 1/2. Somebody (who shall remain nameless), taught him how to make funny faces for the camera. Grrrr! Do you think I can get anything decent from the boy any more? Only if I'm quick (which I'm not) and only if he's NOT paying attention. That only lasts until he hears the camera the first time and then I may as well give up and put away the camera.
MelissaF On Saturday, January 9 at 7:12 am
Yep, I've found when I photograph little ones, I take lots and lots of pictures in the hope that I'll get a few keepers! Glad to know it's not just me He is a cutie, though, and worth the effort!
Vicki On Saturday, January 9 at 7:50 am
The two black and whites are my favorites! BTW – dogs do the same thing! Do you know how hard it is to get a dog to just look at you – without licking your face or the lens, or walk towards you without running over you. Well, except for Charlie it seems…
Monica On Saturday, January 9 at 9:54 am
He is ABSOLUTELY EDIBLE!!!! I want one….but only for a second!
Elina On Saturday, January 9 at 10:27 am
I think my little ones (4 and 2, with one coming in 2 months) think their mommy has a camera attachment. That "just sitting up, but not yet really crawling" stage is so short, but I miss it so once it's gone… once they move it's a workout!
Anna On Saturday, January 9 at 1:22 pm
Wonderful photos and an absolutely adorable little boy!! Photographing babies can be extremely challenging, those pictures look phenomenal!
Sissy On Saturday, January 9 at 4:57 pm
I totally envy the light in that house! What a great place to take photos.
The Teacher Cooks On Saturday, January 9 at 7:03 pm
The black and white ones are my favorite.
Flea On Saturday, January 9 at 8:33 pm
I saw the picture on the site and thought SURELY Betsy's child isn't a year yet! He's darling.
adria On Saturday, January 9 at 8:54 pm
what an adorable kid!
Texas Rhea On Saturday, January 9 at 9:28 pm
Very cute! Next assignment: crawling triplets!!
livinonthecrowrock On Saturday, January 9 at 11:10 pm
Beyond cute- totally.


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If you usually think along the lines of: "It's too ___ to work now, maybe tomorrow would be better". Or maybe, "I can do this task later, for now I'll just enjoy watching TV", then you're procrastinating.
Procrastination is the faith that you'll be able to do tomorrow what you can do today. It's easy to be part of this club, really. No fees required because the toll will be later collected when you're in panic.
So, read below some of the causes why people tend to stall their task for later. C'mon, read it now and not later.
1. Laziness
One of the leading causes, no doubt.
We all want to have some time to relax and enjoy ourselves, but not all the time. If you want to just sit and watch TV the whole time instead of doing something beneficial, then you'll end up with nothing in the end.
2. Indecisiveness
You don't know yourself if you want to do something or not. You don't know what to do so you put off the task for later, hoping you'll be more decided later.
You have new job offer and you don't know if you'll accept it. If you decide later, the offer might not be available anymore. If a decision is needed immediately, do it now or never.
3. Lack of motivation
Love for your work is hard to find. If you don't like what you're doing, tendency is you won't do it until the deadline. The quality of your work will decrease and can lead you to bigger work complications.
Look at the bright side of things. If you don't love what you're doing now, think of it as a wall you have to overcome to achieve your dreams.
4. Lack of focus
There are so many things to do that you don't know where to start. Your mind is confused so you decide to give it some time to clear up. That's okay if it'll only take you a few minutes and not hours or days.
Prioritize according to that task's weight or urgency. Do things one at a time to avoid slip ups.
5. Boredom
Everyday you get in front of your computer, stamp papers and type sales letters. You're so used to it that you don't find excitement in anything anymore. So, you take an unusually long break in doing those things.
Socialize, play some games for a few minutes, pamper yourself and find discover new things to spice up your boring life. A short break is all you need to revitalize your energy.
6. Sign of rebellion
You're forced to do something you don't want so to get even, you won't do it. You'll do it tomorrow or the next day, or whenever you feel like doing it. If you do this, you're just putting yourself in deeper trouble instead of finishing it and getting over it right away.
7. Don't know how to start
You have a goal in your mind. You know what you want but you just don't know how to start. You then set the task aside because of frustration.
It's almost always hard to take the first step. If you see the end and not the beginning, try tracing your plan backwards until you reach the starting point.
8. Fear of failure
Fear you might make mistakes demoralizes you and just set the task aside. We're afraid of rejection and what other people might say about us or our doings.
No one can possibly predict the future. If you're too afraid to take a step, you won't reach your goal anytime sooner.
9. Being a perfectionist
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Nothing is perfect. Things will not always go your way. You just have to face it and be more flexible.
10. Being unorganized
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12. Overconfidence
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How to dress up open storage.
Convert functional storage into formal furniture with the tailored elegance of a floor-length table skirt. Draped over a console, it hides cluttered open shelving, and an experienced sewer can easily make one. To begin, bring measurements based on the directions below to a fabric store, where an associate will be able to assess the total yardage required.
Materials and Tools
- About 4 yards of fabric
- Measuring tape
- Scissors
- Sewing machine
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A) Measure width and depth of the top of the console, then cut fabric the same size, adding a 5⁄8" seam allowance on all sides.
B) For the back panel, cut fabric the height and width of the console, adding the following seam allowances: 5⁄8" on top, 1-1⁄2" on bottom and 1-1⁄4" on both sides.
C) For the front, cut two panels the height of the console and half the width, adding these seam allowances: 5⁄8" on top, 1-1⁄2" on bottom and 1-1⁄4" on both sides.
D) To cover the sides of the console, cut two panels (one for each side) the height and width of the table ends, adding these seam allowances: 5⁄8" on top, 1-1⁄2" on bottom and 1-1⁄4" on both sides.
E) Lastly, cut five panels that are each the height of the console and 7" wide, adding a 1-1⁄2" seam allowance to the bottom and 5⁄8" to the top and sides. These are interior panels that will go behind the front flaps and at the corners of the skirt for full coverage.
Step 2: Do some simple sewing
Stitch a 1-1⁄4" hem along the sides of every piece except the five interior panels; those should be given a 5⁄8" hem along the top and sides. To visualize how the table skirt will come together once sewn, arrange the panels on the floor. Attach the back, side and front panels to the top piece with pins and sew into place with a 5⁄8" hem. Next, make a vertical 1⁄4" cut at the top centre of the four interior panels. (This notch helps the fabric drape over the corners of the console without bunching.) With the notches centred in the corners, sew these four interior panels to the corners of the top panel using a 5⁄8" hem. Centre the remaining interior panel between the two front panels and stitch it to the top piece using a 5⁄8" hem.
Step 3: Trim with ribbon
Iron the table skirt and drape it over the console. Pin the bottom hem to the desired length and stitch. Measure the width of each panel to find the amount of ribbon you'll require. You'll need to add 1-1⁄2" to each length so the ribbon can wrap around the edges of the panels. Choose ribbon that's 1⁄4" to 1⁄2" wider than the bottom hem to hide the seam. Attach the ribbon to table skirt with pins, then sew into place along the top and bottom of the ribbon. Wrap excess ribbon around the edges of the fabric and stitch in place by hand.
Sewing, Pat Walker; fabric, Robert Allen; ribbon, Mokuba; console, Ikea; vase, platter, lamp, rug, Elte; chairs, West Elm; artwork, Robert Saynor.
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