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Media Blowout is happening today. Guess more coverage will hit all over the place. 'Til then, here's the Gametrailers video on it. Firaxis is going to pull this one off. Stocked. Hyped. Excitement Factor 100+1!
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Forty-five years ago Stephen Stills and Mike Bloomfield contributed to the classic Super Session album. Stills returns to those blues-rock roots with the Rides—this time opposite Kenny Wayne Shepherd.Read More
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Punk pioneer James Williamson discusses the Stooges seminal years and why, after a 30-year hiatus, he dusted off his Les Paul Custom, left his Silicon Valley career, and helped his old friends bring new life to the band—including on their latest LP, "Ready to Die."Read More
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After a rough start to the final round, Cal State Northridge's Clariss Guce finished strong and is one of two individuals at the NCAA West Regional to advance to the NCAA Championships.
The Matador senior finished Saturday's final round at four over-par 76 to complete the regional tied for eighth-place at five-over 221 (68-77-76). Each of the players that finished above her is on an advancing team. Denver's Tonje Daffinrud grabbed the other individual spot after finishing 12th at seven-over 223.
A double at the par-4 12th dropped Guce to seven-over for the day and eight-over for the regional when the Big West Player of the Year made a late charge. An eagle three on the par-5 14th and a birdie at No. 17 moved Guce back to four-over for the day and a par on the 18th sent her to the clubhouse at four-over for the day and five-over for the tournament.
Guce would then wait until the rest of the field completed play and ultimately the Matador senior was rewarded with a spot in the NCAA Championship, the first for a CSUN women's golfer in 10 years.


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DURHAM, N.H.-- The University of New Hampshire football team will be back on campus on Saturday, August 14th, for the annual Wildcat Football Media/Photo Day. The event, which kicks off every season, will begin at 1 p.m. on Mooradian Field at Cowell Stadium.
The day will provide the local media with an opportunity to interview first-year head coach Sean McDonnell as he heads into his initial preseason camp. In addition, all of the players on the 1999-00 roster will be dressed in full uniform and available for both still and video headshots. Key returnees this season include: Senior co-captain and fullback Dan Kreider (Mount Joy, Pa.), senior co-captain and defensive back Mike Szweda (Shaker Heights, Ohio), senior tailback Dan Curran (Chelmsford, Mass.), senior receiver Jermaine Washington (West Milford, N.J.), senior strong safety Wade Rowcliffe (Caledonia, N.Y.) and junior quarterback Mike Apple (Bath, N.Y.).
Some of the interesting stories surrounding this year's team include: "Life without Jerry Azumah and 27-year head coach Bill Bowes; The quarterback situation and Matt Cassano not playing due to injury; Defensive Coordinator Mark Matlak being named Associate Head Football Coach; The hiring of offensive line coach Darryl Bullock; The new television deal with WMUR-TV and four home games being carried live; The new University of New Hampshire Sports Network, which will originate from WTSN (1270 AM) in Dover; and The Atlantic 10 no longer being split into two divisions."
University photographers will be taking a team photo, head shots, position-by-position photos and state-by-state photos.
The team will start two-a-day practices on Sunday August 15th and will play its annual Blue/White Fall Scrimmage on August 26th at Cowell Stadium.
The football season opens on Saturday, Sept. 4 and the first home game for the Wildcats will take place on Saturday, Sept. 18 vs. James Madison University.


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Why It's Good That the Oscars Matter
The Oscars may often overlook the innovative mainstream, the best of the arthouse, genre fare, and innovative non-fiction, but on the flip side of this coin we may need the Oscars now more than ever. There was a time when mass audiences were invested in the Academy Awards, hoping that their favorite film of the year would win. Mainstream American cinema mostly aligned with cultivated audience interests. But somewhere down the line, producers got the impression that their "quality" release films couldn't compete with the life-or-death-opening-weekend blockbuster mentality. So with the platform release they distributed awards hopefuls in the exact opposite fashion, saturating the limited release market every November and December. Many of these titles reach wider markets after the awards and buzz machine has made several rounds. Many audiences see nominated films because of the nomination, critical reviews, and buzz, and thus don't go into the ceremony with a film they've already advocated for and invested in independently.
Look at the top 10 highest grossing films of 2011: all are entries in franchises (with one . Without the Oscars, this is the extent of the mainstream cinematic landscape.
Certain types of films have become critic-proof. Audiences seem to want to see the same film, or some version of it, time and again. But the Oscars are still broadcast to around 40 million households in our country alone. While the ratings have declined in recent years, it's still a socially shared televised event in an era in which fewer and fewer people actually watch live TV. In many ways, the Oscars represent one of the very few bulwarks against an even more ubiquitous franchise-driven Hollywood economy.
Beyond cultural capital, there are clear economic benefits of an Oscar nomination or win. Just ask the Weinsteins, or the producers of any of the films that get a bump after nominations and later winners are announced. The Oscars do not make a blockbuster from thin air (e.g., The Hurt Locker), but there is a reason that studios whose bottom line is profit spend so much money campaigning their films every winter.
Even more importantly, the Academy Awards do have secondary categories that – let's leave cynicism aside for a second – actually do celebrate the art of film in a substantive way. Yes, it looks pretty awful when the show's producers have forced Best Documentary winners in the past to give their speeches from the aisle, and yes it's unfair that clips are rarely shown of the Best Foreign Language film nominees, but the fact that these non-fiction films and foreign films are, at least for a moment, on the radar of all the homes who primarily tuned in to see Angelina Jolie's dress is a testament to the Awards ceremony. Tom Shone at Slate recently argued that the Golden Globes has a better track record in terms of major nominations and wins, but the Globes don't honor documentaries or short films, and their Foreign Language category (which includes any film in a foreign language, like Apocalypto) is readily capable of not actually honoring films produced abroad.
The Oscars's Foreign Language category has become notably less conservative in recent years. Instead of simply honoring the latest European movie about a historical war, they've recognized innovative, strange, challenging, and great works from around the world like Dogtooth, A Prophet, The White Ribbon, and Waltz with Bashir. This year, the nominee pool couldn't be more inspiring and varied, with the first Iranian nominee in thirteen years (A Separation), an Israeli comedy about competing father-son academics (Footnote), and, most surprisingly, a gritty, dark, and strangely brilliant movie about the illegal world of beef hormone trading (Bullhead).
Yes, even the Best Foreign Language film category is riddled with political problems. But somewhere between a boring montage and wealthy actors clapping for each other, it's good to remember that, amidst the excess, there's something nice, even important, about a mainstream Hollywood institution in which Twilight is nowhere to be seen.


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Oct 06 2008
Sending Photos Off to Print
I've found the most difficult part of digital photography is the printing process. I don't have a printer in my home and have been researching online (as well as local printers) for over a year now. The hardest part for me was getting my printed image to look like the image on the computer screen.
Let me just say that the best thing that ever happened to me was the "Soft Light" blend mode in Photoshop. My photos were coming back from the printer flat and dull until I started using Soft Light.
Now the prints are much closer to what I see on the screen.
For those of you who have asked in the comments, here are some of the companies I've used and have been fairly happy with;
Scrapbook Pictures
For two years I've used Shutterfly for our family Christmas cards and have been happy with them.
For the professional:
Color Inc.
American Color Imaging
Millers Lab
Simply Canvas
You can go all out and purchase expensive monitors and high end calibrators but for some, I don't think printing should be that difficult.
Using my Spyder Calibrator once may or may not have worked for me.
I have decided to make my Mac screen and Mac in-computer calibration work for me.
I have chosen my printer by ordering from many different places and choosing the one that prints my style best for color and black and whites.
Color, Inc. is the company I use the most.
I used Mpix for this large print of Katie that they mounted for me. I was delighted with it.
And the canvases from Simply Canvas are first class!
Because I'm so picky about the color, I hardly know which of these companies is the cheapest. That's not always my chief concern.
I'm sincerely relieved and happy to have settled on my printers.
I wish you the same success!
Please feel free to share in the comments what photo labs your love ordering from.
We would all love to hear!
Miz Boo
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MamaGeph On Monday, October 6 at 12:25 pm
I wondered who you used. Thanks for the enlightening post!
Heidi On Monday, October 6 at 12:40 pm
Great tips, thank you!
ksin On Monday, October 6 at 12:52 pm
Mpix ROCKS! I use it for ALL my prints. I would suggest anything over an 8×10 to have mounted on single or double matboard. Otherwise they roll and don't always look so nice. Surprisingly they are SUPER affordable and high quality.
A Novel Woman On Monday, October 6 at 1:05 pm
I've been using an Epson 1400 with mixed success. Today it's refusing to cooperate and I may have to kick its behind. The price was right, though, on sale for under $200. It's perfect for the 4x6s I use for cards.
Right now, I'm struggling to learn how to use my new Mac computer….it's a real uphill battle.
Miz Booshay On Monday, October 6 at 1:16 pm
Here is a link to a tutorial I did on Soft Llight:
MollyJ On Monday, October 6 at 1:25 pm
I love that standout picture of Katie. It looks like it turned out very well. I've been looking into using Mpix lately for some of my pictures, but I don't know how big (in dimension) the original picture should be in order to get a good-looking print. Would you mind telling me the dimensions of that picture of Katie? (before you got the standout print).
Anndee On Monday, October 6 at 1:25 pm
mpix & millers! same lab – different levels of service. The prints are amazing, books are great, haven't used them for canvas yet. Have used winkflash for canvas & books – get what you pay for there. Won't be using them anymore. Just ordered through canvasondemand.com and should be receiving them soon.
I need more wall space!
threehandprints On Monday, October 6 at 1:30 pm
I have used Adorama and shutterfly. Thanks for your suggestions…I need to try a canvas, great idea!
Wendy M On Monday, October 6 at 1:43 pm
I live in NorCal and use Bay Photo. Their customer service is the best and their prints are marvelous. I can send in my order online Monday morning and Tuesday afternoon I have my prints in hand. How cool is that?!!!!
Kris On Monday, October 6 at 1:46 pm
I use Snapfish.com and have had great pictures for only .9 cents each!! Thank you for the other suggestions! Great idea! Next I would like some suggestions on how to start a scrapbook! HA!
Lauralee On Monday, October 6 at 1:47 pm
The only ones I have used are WinkFlash and Costco. Both gave me the results I was seeking.
Anna On Monday, October 6 at 1:48 pm
I used to use Photoworks but the quality went way down. My local Costco does a fantastic job. I always choose lustre and autocorrect OFF!
penny On Monday, October 6 at 1:54 pm
I use Miller and Mpix. There are advantages/disadvantages with both of them…
MidlifeSlices™ On Monday, October 6 at 1:56 pm
I think Mpix is a subsidiary of Millers but you have to order a lot of prints to open a Miller's account. I've tried several and I've been happiest with Mpix and their turn around time is amazing. I only got one smudged print and I wrote them and had another print sitting on my front porch the next day.
MissyM On Monday, October 6 at 1:59 pm
Yay for Simply Canvas! My sister recently joined their staff after she graduated from college in May. I will be sure to show her this as I am sure she and her company will be thrilled. Simply Canvas was also just featured last night on Extreme Home Make over!!
mrsluukkonen On Monday, October 6 at 2:08 pm
mpix rocks my world.
Kymra On Monday, October 6 at 2:16 pm
Nice pics! Your daughter is the perfect model.
Crystal On Monday, October 6 at 2:25 pm
Wonderful post as always Miz. B! You are PW are my photography heros. I tried Shutterfly and wasn't pleased. I received 65 free 4×6 since I had just signed up! I had yet to print any of my processed pics and was very excited. Some were PSCS3 and some were LR. Some were okay and others had weird color sections that were completely off. Like my white wall in one had a yellow section. One of my daughters hair had a red section on her blond hair. Maybe they use a different cheaper printer for their free prints, but all in all I was not happy with them and will not order from them again. My friend who owns her own photography biz said that Costco was good. So I will try them and now after reading all the comments, will try Mpix for sure. I also want to try WHHC. I've heard they give great professional results as well! Thank you for this post!
Elaine On Monday, October 6 at 2:39 pm
SmugMug (EZprints) rocks! And so does Simply Canvas! And WHCC!
Jessica On Monday, October 6 at 2:48 pm
I've used MPIX for big and small prints. I'm not a professional, but think the color turns out nicely. They offer free color correction by an actual human, but I've found I like my pictures better without the color correction. The main reason I use MPIX so much is that they have a SUPER fast turnaround. I literally receive my order within 3 days.
HeatherM On Monday, October 6 at 3:15 pm
I used to be a WHCC girl.. but then I tried out Color Inc and it is the best as far as I'm concerned! I print both professional and personal with them. I also use Simply Canvas for canvases.
Jodi Friedman On Monday, October 6 at 3:26 pm
I use Color Inc and am very happy with their prints and customer service.
They have done a few tutorials for my blog at http://www.mcpactions.com/blog. So if you use them check these out. They have colored how to prepare your images for printing with them, how to get photos ready for a gallery wrap, and more…
Hope that helps,
MCP Actions
Jodi Friedman On Monday, October 6 at 3:27 pm
I use Color Inc and am very happy with their prints and customer service.
They have done a few tutorials for my blog at http://www.mcpactions.com/blog. So if you use them check these out. They have colored how to prepare your images for printing with them, how to get photos ready for a gallery wrap, and more…
Hope that helps,
MCP Actions
Jodi Friedman On Monday, October 6 at 3:28 pm
I use Color Inc and am very happy with their prints and customer service.
They have done a few tutorials for my blog: http://www.mcpactions.com/blog. So if you use them check these out. They have colored how to prepare your images for printing with them, how to get photos ready for a gallery wrap, and more…
Hope that helps,
MCP Actions
Lorie Payne On Monday, October 6 at 3:56 pm
I have used several, but I have ordered several canvases from Shutterfly – even using pictures that I tinted, embellished, etc. with my photoshop; and they have turned out fabulous. They are always happy to take back returns as well.
alisha On Monday, October 6 at 4:32 pm
I am sometimes happy with Snapfish, but I have to say that my biggest "gripe" with digital photography is that the printed images simply ARE NOT the same as good old-fashioned photographic images. Yes, photoshop can do some fun things and all, but I have yet to feel completely satisfied with the digital world of photography.
Sally Shaffer On Monday, October 6 at 4:36 pm
I am a HUGE fan of http://www.printroom.com. Their pro-lustre paper is the best. I can't recommend this paper enough if you are doing portrait work.
staci On Monday, October 6 at 4:44 pm
I like the quality of Snapfish matte prints, we printed all our pro wedding pics with them and they turned out great!
I have used Shutterfly and I don't think their quality is up to par. BUT if you can do things online with Ritz they have great quality (from what I hear). Not sure if they will ship to you. That's they only way I order prints. Having them done at a Walgreens is a disaster waiting to happen.
Rose in TN On Monday, October 6 at 5:03 pm
I would recommend Scrapbook Pictures, they do a really great job, are very reasonable and shipping is crazy cheap ($2 flat fee). They are also super nice if you have questions. Doug is the man!
Wal-mart and CVS have ruined more photos of mine than I care to think about. I've never bothered using our local Ritz after I found out they print digital photos on the same Kodak kiosk that you can use anywhere. Those things always try to automatically "fix" the brightness and color saturation and ruin photos that were already fixed (thankyouverymuch).
Briana On Monday, October 6 at 5:17 pm
Maybe another poster already mentioned this, but are you making sure to set the mode in Photoshop to CMYK before they go off to print? Because computer screens use RGB… which is why nothing on the screen looks exactly the same in print, no matter how professionally you've calibrated your screen, so you shouldn't have that expectation anyway. But by setting the pics that go to print to CMYK, you'll at least be one step closer.
erasue On Monday, October 6 at 5:20 pm
No suggestions but wanted to say GORGEOUS! (I mean the photos AND you)
Teresa in Tennessee On Monday, October 6 at 5:33 pm
Color Inc. has been my favorite so far. I've only used them twice, but both times the results were good.
OMSH On Monday, October 6 at 5:36 pm
That first shot took my breath away!
Thanks for these recommendations. I have a shot of my Grandpa I NEED printed out, but haven't been certain where to do it.
paws On Monday, October 6 at 5:59 pm
I see that Simply Canvas is for professionals only. Is there somewhere else you can recommend for canvas prints that the we non-professionals can use?
Jennifer On Monday, October 6 at 6:27 pm
I use Shutterfly and have always loved it! I'm not a professional by any means, but take soooo many pictures! My pictures just about always turn out just like they were on my screen. Thanks for all the other suggestions! Great information to have!
Jess On Monday, October 6 at 7:05 pm
I've only used locals, but I love the big print of Katie.
I too am picky about color and printing. I have been lucky with a local pro lab. I download from my computer and go pick them up when they are ready. I've had prints look better than they look on my computer.
lisa On Monday, October 6 at 7:07 pm
mercy–that is one beautiful child.
Judie On Monday, October 6 at 7:11 pm
So doesn't it just depend on the model printer that they use? When it was last calibrated, paper used, etc.? Also if they adjust for color correction before printing or just take your pic "as is" ?
Here's a scenario….If you adjust your own colors (not auto adjust) you are subject to your monitor's display (which is probably not calibrated) so then the lab prints your "as is" pic and you are not happy with the color blaming the lab….but really it was just the false color adjustment that was done in PP.
Judie On Monday, October 6 at 7:12 pm
….forgot to say…beautiful pics…
Susan On Monday, October 6 at 7:44 pm
I am so happy you did this post, Miz, because I have been wondering who to use for printing my favorite pictures. Now I know. Thank you!
Pamela On Monday, October 6 at 7:46 pm
Miz Boo, I'm having some serious trouble printing enlargements. Let's have us a tutorial about avoiding that, please.
Tammy On Monday, October 6 at 7:52 pm
I am definately goona try simply canvas…I have some pictures that I want to have mounted and wasn't sure who to use.
Thanks for the idea!
Texas Rhea On Monday, October 6 at 8:18 pm
I used mainly Shutterfly. LOVE them. Thanks for all the advice though, I'll have to check out these places. Your photos are GORGEOUS, Miz Booshay!
Christa-The Blue Wife On Monday, October 6 at 8:41 pm
I'm still the market for getting some of my photos printed in canvas form. I especially love the ones from Simply Canvas but I have a question. They only appear to provide services to professionals, which I'm not. Is there a way to access them or the others listed along with Simply Canvas without being a professional?
Amy On Monday, October 6 at 8:50 pm
I have the same question at 141. Thanks!
Amanda On Monday, October 6 at 8:59 pm
I have used McKenna Pro, WHCC, Color Inc with much success. I am waiting on a canvas from Simply Canvas.
I am curious as to what your USM settings are when you print large.
dee On Monday, October 6 at 9:02 pm
I have printed several gallery wrap canvas prints at Color Inc and I love them all!!! I am a stay at home mom with 4 kids that loves to take pictures. I don't think that you have to be a professional photographer to use Color Inc.
Miz Booshay On Monday, October 6 at 9:06 pm
Mpix sells a canvas, it is called a gallery wrap.
I'm sure it is very good.
Shutterfly sells a canvas also.
Head on over and check out their prices and products.
OneCowgirl On Monday, October 6 at 9:14 pm
TK On Monday, October 6 at 9:27 pm
Hi Miz Boo
Thank you for the kind words!! i cant wait to post this on our wall of fame in the breakroom its good to know y'all appreciate our effort as we strive for excellence every day..
Color Inc
lydia On Monday, October 6 at 9:28 pm
WHCC is always great!!
ArtsCow not so great.
I want to try MPIX I will be ordering some stand outs soon.
Prairie Woman On Monday, October 6 at 9:44 pm
I use Mpix for my big prints, standouts, etc., but you must, for the best color, convert your images to sRGB. If you don't, the colors will be dull. I watched a podcast at Mpix.com labs with Scott Kelby and the woman employee emphasized that over and over. I use the Adobe RGB 1998 for my color space on the camera and the computer, but it is easy to convert it to sRGB in Photoshop. I agree that mpix does fast, excellent work. I blew up some of my images for 20×16 standouts and they look great.
Cheryl in OR. On Tuesday, October 7 at 12:23 am
Hi there, I am happily employed by my good friend (I'm her asst.) who is a professional photographer and she uses Miller and they do BEAUTIFUL work and seem to have excellent customer service.
hana On Tuesday, October 7 at 4:55 am
Thanks for the tutorial on printing! I mostly just give out 4×6's and a CD of the JPEGs. I frequent the Costco here at the City of Angels (since I also frequent the Starbucks and like the idea of having pretty photos to examine while waiting in the Costco check out line) – I upload and pick them up there as a convenience. I just noticed that on the bottom of the page on the Costco pictures website, they have those "printer profiles" so it suppose to match up so your color settings on your monitor match their big printer.
One tip with ordering from these big warehouse places – ALWAYS check your prints before you leave the warehouse – at least twice a year (especially during holidays and graduation time) I've ended up with someone else's prints.
Beth On Tuesday, October 7 at 6:15 am
Thanks so much! Lots of info here I had been wondering about!
Sarah On Tuesday, October 7 at 6:33 am
My printer is the HP 3 in 1 under my computer. But if I want 4×6's then I have found it's cheaper to just go to Wal mart. I've never tried any online companies for printing. If I took really good pictures I could see trying to find a better place to print, but until that day it's me and Wal mart.
Anna On Tuesday, October 7 at 7:06 am
Thanks for the info I appreciate all of your leg work!! I'm having a hard time learning my PS 7. So when you girls get a chance, like you aren't BUSY ALL the time, won't you please help a Sista out!!
Kim R. On Tuesday, October 7 at 9:22 am
Question??? I sent a picture to mpix to be enlarged. However my resolution was not correct. I understand there is a way to change that in photoshop. Can you tell me how – anyone – please!!!
melzie_fire On Tuesday, October 7 at 9:29 am
Wow! That is one photogenic kid. Thanks for the tips.
Trinity On Tuesday, October 7 at 10:15 am
LOVE the canvases.
e On Tuesday, October 7 at 10:18 am
Thank you so much, Miz Boo! This post was right up my alley. They B&W canvases are wonderful. And the large print of your little girl is so beautiful and colorful. Love them all.
Sandi On Tuesday, October 7 at 11:02 am
I love mpix. I especially love the metallic paper option they offer whenever I'm printing blk/whi photos or high color shots. It really makes them POP!
Sheila On Tuesday, October 7 at 11:46 am
I use Shutterfly and Costco, but lately have had an issue with Shutterfly's quality, esp. with black and white photos. I had a series of b&w made and I swear you can see hints of purple and green in the photos, which did not make me very happy considering the money I'd spent on the prints.
Costco really surprised me – the quality is right up there with Shutterfly and the price is great.
Allison in VA On Tuesday, October 7 at 12:59 pm
right now i am using bayphoto out of santa cruz, ca and i am happy with what i have recieved so far. thanks for listing some other options for us. also, i loved the sample you sent into mcpactions for jodi's storyboards it looked great.
Chronicles of a Country Girl On Tuesday, October 7 at 2:08 pm
I have a printer at home, but after you told me where you got your large print of Katie, I began using mpix.com. I also give photobooks as gifts to family members and have found Shutterfly to be my favorite, at a cost I can afford.
Nice post, Donna!
Melinda On Tuesday, October 7 at 3:57 pm
I go to Hewlett Packard and use thier computer printer lab which is fabulous. My brother works there and thier printers can print huge posters on canvas. I really like Shutterfly as well and you can find all sorts of coupon codes online for discounts.
Jen On Tuesday, October 7 at 5:03 pm
Thank you!!!! I have been trying to photoshop goodness into my stuff so it would look nice from Costco and failing every time. Must be the printing!
Laurel On Tuesday, October 7 at 7:51 pm
Oh my your daughter is gorgeous! And can I just sit at your feet any ol' time? I have no bandwidth where I am so uploading takes forever. Alas … printing will have to wait.
Great post and great work as usual Miz. THanks!
mac On Tuesday, October 7 at 8:26 pm
Well, it simply must be said…your daughter is gorgeous! Simply gorgeous. What is she? Simply gorgeous (Said with a British accent, which I ain't got. Ain't? Ain't? Well, I prefer that word rather than aresn't).
Miz Booshay On Tuesday, October 7 at 8:39 pm
You are all just the nicest folks!
Thanks for the kind words!
And thanks for not minding so many pictures of my little
Jennifer On Tuesday, October 7 at 9:08 pm
I use Snelson's photolab based out of Springville, UT. They are great! Thanks for the other printer suggestions. I am curious how you use the soft light blend mode?
Christina On Tuesday, October 7 at 9:12 pm
Yay for the soft light blending mode. Thank you so much for sharing it. I use it on almost everything!
Sandi On Tuesday, October 7 at 9:46 pm
Big fan of Mpix personally!
Susan Lookhart On Tuesday, October 7 at 9:52 pm
i love whcc! i have found they are the best to work with and best price for me at least. and hey you can't lose with free 2 day shipping and a lollipop in every order!
love your work! i have gotten many tips from your sight and am hooked! keep going on your photography adventure. my motto is always… capture life's moments with my camera.
thanks for all the tips!
Jen On Wednesday, October 8 at 8:17 am
lovely, lovely prints!!! ALL of them!
I, too, worried about where to get prints done, especially for other people. Overwhelmingly, WHCC prints were recommended from several photographers from avid enthusiasts to pros. I sent test prints off to them and LOVED how they turned out.
My first official set will go out this week!
thank you for you feedback on this.
think i will go check the others!!
kalli On Wednesday, October 8 at 2:36 pm
Thanks for the awesome tips on printing! Those prints are lovely! I have one question though, what do you do with the soft light layer setting? I"ve used that setting for adding textures and stuff, but I don't get what it would do to help as far as printing goes.
Miz Booshay On Wednesday, October 8 at 3:37 pm
I just edit with it. That's all.
It gave them the definition and pop that they needed for the printing process.
I just wasn't using enough contrast at first and my pictures were flat and dull.
CTM On Wednesday, October 8 at 8:11 pm
I had a canvas made recently using Pixel2Canvas and the quality was spectacular. Price was good too I read MANY on-line reviews of multiple canvas shops and Pixel2Canvas appeared to be a consumer favorite (now I know why!).
Sonesta On Thursday, October 9 at 8:32 pm
Thanks for the info! It's always such a help to hear feedback from someone who has already used a company.
Kerri Kirshner On Sunday, December 7 at 9:16 pm
I use McKenna Pro (www.mckennapro.com) now. I switched from White House Custom Color…. It seemed when WHCC got so big the quality went down; I would always get dark prints. McKeanna's turn our great every time I order. Just my 2 cents. Kerri, Seattle, WA, http://www.AcclaimedPhoto.com
Mariah On Sunday, January 18 at 10:00 pm
Both White House and McKenna are fairly decent… I use American Color Imaging now though. McKenna offers a lot of monthly specials and promotions to keep their customers coming back, but they print fairly magenta if left to their own devices. American Color is a little more on track.
minnie On Thursday, July 2 at 12:57 am
I am new to the world of printing…just got my DSLR about a year ago and I am still learning and enjoying this site very much! I haven't been happy with the prints I am getting back right now. They don't look like what I see on my monitor. I think some places color correct and I don't want that! I am going to try mpix and WHCC…are there yearly fees to use either of those?
Elizabeth On Tuesday, July 21 at 11:33 am
I don't know about WHCC, but Mpix does not charge any fees. I always order with them! They do a great job. I recommend playing with the Metallic paper (http://www.mpix.com/Papers.aspx). So much fun!!!
Jen On Wednesday, January 6 at 10:46 am
I am looking for a printer for my home to print out my pictures. Does anyone have any recommendations for me?


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Community Calendar: August 14, 2014
To add an event, meeting or item to the Community Calendar, email information to firstname.lastname@example.com. Deadline is 1 p.m. for the next day's publication.
Thursday, August 14
Open Studio for Artists: Every Wednesday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and Thursday noon-3 p.m. at the Rutherford County Visual Arts Center, 160 North Main Street in Rutherfordton; free for guild members and $5 per session for non-members; for more information call 828-288-5009.
Coat Drive: The Gilkey School Community Center is accepting new and gently used coats through September; for information about donating call Gail Parton at 287-4830 or 289-5208, or Hilda Roper at 287-5673.
First United Methodist Church Forest City Endowment Grants: Now accepting applications from non-profits for 2014 Endowment Grants; for an application call 828-245-6446; applications due by September 15, 2014.
Washburn Community Outreach Center Thrift Store: Summer bag sale, all the clothes you can fit into a bag for $2; store hours are Thursday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; store is located at 2934 Piney Mountain Church Road in Bostic; sale runs through Friday, Aug. 22.
The Gathering II: All graduating classes of R-S Central High School encouraged to register for event by Sept. 1 to receive Gathering II T-shirt; event is Sept. 20 at the home of Jack and Kathy Conner; for more information email Joe Alley at firstname.lastname@example.com or Dennis Daniel at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Friday, August 15
Coffee with a Cop: Officers from the Lake Lure Police Department and community members will come together in an informal gathering to discuss community issues, build relationships and enjoy a cup of coffee; all community members invited to attend; event is 9-11 a.m. at Lake Lure Town Hall.
Dirty Dancing Festival Lakeside Screening: Bring a picnic, blankets and chairs to watch Dirty Dancing outside on the big screen at Morse Park Meadows, 7-10 p.m.; food and beverages for sale onsite; no alcohol; free admission but donations appreciated.
10th Annual Lake Lure Olympiad: Three-day sports festival today through Sunday, Aug. 17 in Lake Lure; opening ceremonies 6-9 p.m.; hosted by Rumbling Bald Resort, Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park and Rutherford Regional Health System; today features 10K Dam Run at 7 p.m.; for more information including schedules and course maps visit www.LakeLureOlympiad.com.
Couch to Cart Path Fun Run: Sponsored by Rutherford Regional Health System, 2-mile fun run will kick start the Lake Lure Olympiad; ages 8 and above can participate; registration is $5; fun run will be held at Bald Mountain Golf Course at Rumbling Bald Resort at 6 p.m.; register at www.LakeLureOlympiad.com.
Yarn Lovers Open Studio: Fridays from 10 a.m. until noon at the Rutherford County Visual Arts Center, 160 North Main Street in Rutherfordton; free for guild members and $5 per session for non-members; for more information call 828-288-5009.
Saturday, August 16
1oth Annual Lake Lure Olympiad: Three-day sports festival today through Sunday, Aug. 17 in Lake Lure; today features Lake Lure Triathlon at 8 a.m. and Junior Olympiad from 8-11 a.m.; for more information including schedules and course maps visit www.LakeLureOlympiad.com.
Dirty Dancing Festival: All-day affair with live bands, dance performances and lessons, games, food and craft vendors, beer and wine garden and Lake Lift Competition; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Morse Park Meadows; full event schedule, tickets and prices available at dirtydancingfestival.com.
23rd Annual Hot Nights Cool Rides: Car show in downtown Forest City 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; hundreds of entries including cars, trucks, motorcycles and tractors; hosted by the Town of Forest City and the Forest City Merchants Association; food, vendors and free admission.
Yard Sale: Hosted by First United Methodist Church of Forest City Relay For Life team; sale begins at 7 a.m. and runs until noon; bring your items, your neighbors' items and help support Relay For Life.
Free School Supplies and Hot Dogs: Giveaway at Green Hill Baptist Church, 1941 U.S. Highway 64/74A in Rutherfordton; scheduled 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Vineyard Wine Launch: Come pop the cork with Burntshirt Vineyards in Hendersonville for the launch of the new Apple Wine made with apples grown in Henderson County; enjoy the award-winning wine, jazz by Douglas Johnson and meet associate wine maker Justin Taylor; event is 3-5 p.m. at the Tasting Room and Patio, 2695 Sugarloaf Road in Hendersonville, NC; for more information call 828-685-2402 or visit www.burntshirtvineyards.com.
Southern Wrestling Association Show: Featuring new heavyweight champion James Drake, A.D.D. vs. Judgement Night and Joshua Cutshall vs. Tracer X; doors open at 7 p.m. and show starts at 8 p.m.; Forest City National Guard Armory, 890 Withrow Road in Spindale; all tickets $6.
Sunday, August 17
1oth Annual Lake Lure Olympiad: Three-day sports festival concludes today in Lake Lure; today features Race to the Rock 25-mile bike ride at 7:30 a.m. and Race to the Rock 5K at 8 a.m. in Chimney Rock; for more information including schedules and course maps visit www.LakeLureOlympiad.com.
Monday, August 18
Freedom from Smoking Class: Every Monday, 4-5 p.m., Rutherford Regional's Cancer Resource Center; for more information, call 828-286-4536 or e-mail email@example.com.
Survivin' Cancer Support Group: Third Monday of every month, 5-6 p.m., Rutherford Regional's Cancer Resource Center; for more information call 828-245-4596 or email email@example.com.
Al-Anon meets at First United Methodist Church, 264 N. Main Street, Rutherfordton; Mondays at 7 p.m.; Newcomers Meeting at 6:30 p.m. prior to the regularly scheduled meeting; call 288-2767 for more information.


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With our fearless leader on vacation, Anthony sets a record for shortest time from first-time guest to host. Richard and Alexander join the new master of community to discuss the seemingly now functional Battlefield 4, big budget iOS stealther Republique, Don't Starve, and a handful of embarrassing gaming moments. Also, tune in to find out just how useful the GameStick could be in prison!
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I MISS MY FRIENDWritten by Captain Mary on Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Over two years ago a good friend of mine was taken away from me. Bad choices or just stupid stuff, just the same he was gone. We wrote to each other on a regular basis and it would always put a smile on my face when I read one of his letters. It started to be normal, which is not the way a friendship survives, I still missed him so much, but it was bare able. Time passed and he was transferred to a closer location, which somehow made me feel better.
I still can't help thinking about when we met though, better times. The karate studio that we both began attending. Women and girls would talk about him and how cute he was, yet no one would ever say a word to the man. One day I just sat down next to him and began a conversation, that was in 2006. We became fast friends and spent time together, we went to karate competitions together, we traveled all over the place, once landing in Las Vegas, all I can say to that is "what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas". Even though we were years apart in age, we had so much in common. Sharing each others secrets and we could talk about virtually anything. There is something very special about our relationship that defies the normal thinking.
I remember going to karate competitions and the girls and women wondering if we were dating and the rumors were something that we encouraged and got a really good laugh out of. They would never believe that we were just great friends, we use to try to explain our relationship and in the end it was more fun to let them think what ever they wanted. He lovingly calls me "old lady", it makes me smile, since he is 18 years younger, I have nick names for him too, I call him my "boy toy". He is so good as a friend, always making me feel beautiful and special, we encourage each other every time we are together.
DISABLED OR A NINJA?Written by Captain Mary on Tuesday, March 19, 2013
DADDY'S OLD BAGWritten by Captain Mary on Wednesday, March 13, 2013
HUMAN POWERED ADVENTUREWritten by Captain Mary on Saturday, March 09, 2013
KITCHEN COUNSELOR "CLOSED"Written by Captain Mary on Thursday, March 07, 2013
CAROL WILLIAMSON DAYWritten by Captain Mary on Thursday, March 07, 2013
DEFIANCE OR STUPIDITYWritten by Captain Mary on Wednesday, March 06, 2013
I am trying hard to understand kids these days. I am certain that we had kids like this when I was growing up, I am now convinced that there are many more defiant children than in my days of high school. They have no fear or respect for anyone.
Monica and I were driving home after work and as luck would have it, we got stuck behind a school bus. We always have so much to talk about so it didn't matter much. The teenagers began to slowly shuffle off the bus, obviously with no signs of urgency. As the bus closed the big stop signs and began to drive off, groups of children shuffled back into the road. I was patiently waiting for them to realize that I needed the roadway. I had no way of going around them, because I was stuck in one of those single lane traffic slow downs. The kids, about 20 of them continued walking in the travel lanes, I finally had to beep my horn. After a toot on the horn, most of the kids moved to the shoulder, except for a young man, who had something to prove.
I am usually very patient when it comes to driving. Sometimes people are looking for a street or are lost, but this kid was trying to prove that he was bigger than my Chevy 4WD. I then put my hand firmly on the horn and held it. Nothing!, this kid was not going to move, so I proceeded down the road slowly until I bumped him. I saw a glimmer of fear in his eyes when he turned around and jumped on the hood of my car. I then told him that we were going to call the police. Another kid was ranting and raving saving she had no side walk to walk on and called us names. Monica yelled out the window, that it didn't look like there was anything wrong with her legs, nor was she in a wheel chair. I finally won the road back, I was so flustered with disbelief. I just could not believe that these children thought they could stand up against a vehicle just to prove that they were idiots. Was this something this boy had to do as a challenge, how did he think it would turn out? I could have been a real crazy person and simply run him over. I probably shouldn't have bumped him, but I didn't want to get out of the truck and confront him, he was bigger then me.
I don't understand what the point of this exercise was, if you have a clue, please don't hesitate to comment. It was just one of those things that make me shake my head and think did this really happen. I am so baffled that these will be the people of the future. Perhaps future criminals!
FUN WITH DUCT TAPEWritten by Captain Mary on Sunday, March 03, 2013
Today my daughter came over with a project in mind. She had been re-designing an old fashioned dress she found at a garage sale and was having a hard time working alone on the pinning, etc... I was browsing a new website, that is easily addictive, it is called "Pinterest", it has all kinds of things submitted by regular people, photography, crafts, gardening, and so much more. I came across a dress form while browsing, for those who do not sew, it is a replica of your body, so that you can design, alter and fit clothing to yourself. In the stores dress forms run from $300 to $500 bucks. I had a lot of the things in my house for this project, stuffing, cardboard, t-shirt, wrapping paper tube, etc...
We started by putting Monica in a long old t-shirt, starting cutting strips of duct tape and then wrapping it tightly around her body, until she was wrapped in duct tape. Enough layers made it a perfect form. I wish I could say it was my idea, but the finished product came from a few different sources. Monica examined all the different sources, picking out all the great ideas into one. This is not a project that you could do by yourself! It costs $3.99, the price of one roll of Duct tape. After she got it home her man made her a stand and it was probably from stuff around his garage. I would say it was a great project and saved hundreds of dollars. It took us a little more than an hour to complete this very functional project. I wish I was her size, I was the one who really wanted one of these things. Perhaps I will make one for myself. I love to re-make clothing, it is so much fun to change things up.
I do love all those domestic things, and now I am finding out that these things, sewing, crochet, knitting, and DIY projects are a lost skill. I grew up with mostly home-made clothing and I use to make my daughter and I matching outfits. We were so cute together, it all ended when my life got in the way. I now have more time to do things like this. It is a great stress reliever, because I am thrown into what I am doing. Plus I hate spending money on clothing, when I get my dress form made I am going to the Good Will store and spend some money on clothing with potential. I will be certain to show you updates on the next project.
If you need the directions for yourself go to "Pinterest" and search dress form. Good luck, it is worth a lot of laughs no matter how it comes out. You could always dress it up and put it in bed for your man.
NEW TOYSWritten by Captain Mary on Saturday, March 02, 2013
NUTS ABOUT COCONUTSWritten by Captain Mary on Friday, March 01, 2013
Maybe I am over-reacting to this but I can't help wonder why people think they can just take what ever they want. I came home last night with trucks in my way, as workers were blocking my drive way. As I pull into my driveway, I notice a man hacking away at a coconut. I looked up at my palm tree and noticed all the beautiful coconuts that I have been waiting to ripen were gone.
I plant them and patiently wait for a palm tree, all of the coconut palms that are growing in my yard I grew from seed. I have many, it reminds me so much of what Florida landscape is all about. I immediately accused the man of taking my coconuts. He pretended not to understand, and then said that a man standing near the palm tree said it was alright to take them. I wonder who that man was! The neighbor wasn't home and wouldn't let people just take my property without my permission. Then the thief said he was sorry and continued loading my coconuts into the work truck. I called the county and told them that their contracted help was stealing from my property. Their reply was for me to call the police, I called the non-emergency line and would you believe they have office hours and they were closed. My only alternative was to call 911, that seemed like a waste of tax dollars. I thought for a moment and walked over to the workers, finding one that spoke English, which was a plus. He agreed with me and then I looked over at the man who had taken my coconuts and told him, "Give me my coconuts back or I will call the police!".
The thief apologized several more times and brought all my coconuts back to my front door, I don't know if I can save them, because they were leaking out all the coconut water. I couldn't believe how many he had taken. I felt a bit of satisfaction, even if I threw all the coconuts out. I think he got a lesson, but this has happened so many times to me. I have had people parked in my yard with their pole saws just cutting my coconuts down right in my front yard. The funny part is...all they had to do is knock on my door and ask permission. I would gladly give them away for a simple courtesy. I don't understand why it is acceptable to remove fruit from other peoples property, if it doesn't belong to them then it is stealing!
With my imagination in gear, I had to come up with something that would make it clear that my coconuts are not free for the taking. I went into the craft room and retrieved some white paint, proceeded to paint my coconut palm with a message. "NO COCONUTS". I hope the future will produce coconuts that I can keep for myself. Would you go on to someones property and just take what you want and have the audacity to opening harvest them without a thought about what you are doing?
Aerojet Facility and Family FunWritten by Captain Mary on Sunday, February 24, 2013
HOLY MOLEWritten by Captain Mary on Saturday, February 16, 2013
Today, I spent much of the day doing yard work, looking around to remodel some of my landscaping. Working at a slow pace, but still having a little problem with snags. Snags??? Yep! I am talking about this annoying and hideous mole that I have on my leg. It is so large it sticks through my fish net stockings, and can't be hidden with just one band aide. I have had it with this thing. It has been snagged so often it is just hanging there, so every time I touch it I am in pain.
Couldn't help thinking about this thing. So, I finally decided that I was going to remove it myself. Yes!!! Self-Surgery. First, I gathered my supplies, Betadine solution, scissors, eye glasses (so I can see), face cloths, cotton balls and spray on anesthetic. Preparing the mole for removal and my tools for surgery, I began. There was just one problem, it is creepy cutting yourself. I started by just snipping a little bit at a time, cringing at the thought of hurting myself. I am not fond of pain! After a few minutes it was time to make the final snip.
I looked at this hideous ball of flesh, and wondered why it took me so long to cut it off. Again, disinfecting my little wound and bandaging it, I sighed in relief and look forward to wearing fish net stockings again. I continued my yard work without a snag or even thinking about the mole that ended up in my trash. I thought about keeping it, but pushed that thought right out of my head. I thought I would share this little tidbit with my readers, something a little gross and perhaps a bit crazy. I just wonder how much it would have cost to have the mole excised at a doctors office!
A DAY IN A DAZEWritten by Captain Mary on Sunday, February 10, 2013
MY KITCHEN COUNCILORWritten by Captain Mary on Wednesday, February 06, 2013
It doesn't seem awkward to just open the door and walk through as if it were my own home. What they don't know, is that I get more out of these relationships than they know. These relationships started out as an exchange of work for money, then for some reason it became something I look forward to. Some customers are great friends, others are just like family, but I have one who by far has made a place for me to change my life. Just imagine how lucky I am to have counseling every week for over 10 years. Imagine the cost. When she is out of town, I miss her dearly, I have to work through my dilemmas on my own. I hear her voice in the back of my brain and work it out.
I remember how crazy I was and how I was very emotional, a bit brass too. I now take my time and have figured out what is really important in life. The things that seemly appear to be inconsequential, like smelling a flower seem more important than thinking about the bills that are due. A matter of fact the smell of the flowers reached more of my senses and made me feel better than just going through life not paying attention. Laughing and talking while scrubbing carpet stains, it doesn't get any better than that!!
WALK IN THE WILD....Written by Captain Mary on Sunday, February 03, 2013
SIBLING WEEKENDWritten by Captain Mary on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
June picked me up around one and we got on the road shortly afterward. The drive toward Orlando is about 4 hours, and it seems that we never run out of things to talk about. We were going to meet our other sister, the baby, Cheryl, in Orlando for dinner. As time passed we exchanged phone messages with Cheryl who arrived very early in Orlando. Cheryl passed the time by walking the mall, and June and I, made an effort to get there as soon as we could.
Arriving at the hotel, with Cheryl standing there with a big smile. The three of us together again, the feeling of all the pieces together, our different personalities somehow making one crazy family unit. I can't ignore the warm fuzzy feeling I get when I am with my siblings. Family, to me, is far more important than anything I could ever think of. Nothing even comes close to making me feel this good. I am always reminded of the times we had together, the adventures, the turmoil, and mostly the funny stuff. While Cheryl was waiting for us to arrive she located a great Italian restaurant for us to have dinner together. First, we got June checked into to hotel, and she introduced us to some of the members of the club. I stood there very proud to be part of this sisterly trio as June introduced us to her friends.
Off to dinner we went, a bit of a walk, but we laughed and talked the entire way. The restaurant was a bit unusual, we were asked if we would like a table in the kitchen. I said "No", right away. We walked through the kitchen like a mini tour before heading toward our table, stopping by a table with the revolving head of the "Pope". The atmosphere was joyful and had a great aura about it. Our server, a good looking young man, made us feel welcome and part of an Italian family. The festivities began and my voice tends to get loud, Cheryl says, "inside voice, Mary". Now, with my inside voice, my mouth runs on as I flirt with our good looking server, June says, "Catholic voice". Now, I am talking with my inside Catholic voice, yeah right, that lasted a couple of minutes. A couple of friends of June's showed up at our table because they heard we would be there. I felt like a celebrity, or maybe a freak show at a circus, no matter, we had a great time. The dinner was fantastic and the conversation was ours.
Time to depart each other temporarily, June remaining at the hotel for her meetings and I was to follow Cheryl to her house. A couple hours down the road ends and we make our way to Beverly Hills, Florida. Still talking, we finally had to end the evening, Cheryl had to work the whole weekend, although we have limited time together, it is special and we make the most of it.
I feel asleep on the couch watching T.V., I couldn't help going outside to try some night time photos before bed. It seemed as if my sleep went so quickly, before I knew it, the smell of coffee woke me and an opportunity to talk with sister before she went to work. I noticed it was still very dark, it wasn't even 5 am, but with 2 cups of coffee in me now, going back to sleep would be insane. A couple hours later my dad called and it was time to go and spend some time with my much cherish parent. This would be a time to spend alone with Daddy. We went out to breakfast spending our time reminiscing about the times we had together. The stories of our adventures together that were only ours. The hours passed so quickly and it was time to return to Cheryl's house.
Before Cheryl could return home, I got a call from my brother, who said he would pick me up and that after Cheryl got a bit of rest she could join us. I am certain that wasn't in her plans, but she is such a trooper, she came by and we talked and talked. After the evening Cheryl and I spend some girly time together, but the time again flew by and it was time to sleep, our last evening together. Again, falling asleep on the couch I was awoken with a kiss on my forehead. I got a warm feeling of love that made the rest of day full of joy. Got packed up and headed to my brothers house, upon my arrival the gate opened welcoming me. Hugs from my nephew is always a good start to the morning.
Charles and Mel had afternoon plans, a bridal shower, with friends. I was going to go along and meet their friends and crash the party. The morning we spent at what you would think as mundane errands, was a time for me and my brother to spend together, laughing and enjoying each other. Nothing serious in our conversation, just time to catch up and be brother and sister. Like the day with my Daddy, my chance to be his little girl again. Each moment with my sisters, brother and father warmed my heart, and filled that space that becomes a void after not hearing from them for any period of time.
Ready now for our afternoon out, being introduced to Charles and Mel's friends, I felt like a celebrity all over again. A great group of people and watching a young couple in love make the plunge to the next stage. Hope in their eyes and love in their hearts, I wish for them a life time of joy. I went outside the little wine shop to sit down and give my feet a break, camera in hand I couldn't help taking some pictures of the old little town, big city Crystal River. I was playing with some of the setting on my camera and took some really fun pictures. The evening just beginning we made our way to the Ale House, a place on the river surrounded by beauty, the sun just beginning to set, another opportunity for pictures and to meet new friends. Sitting outside on the rivers edge, the people here may be accustomed to temperatures in the 40's, but I would have to drink a lot to warm up enough to do this on a regular basis. The evening now over after much fun.
Morning once again, and time to pick up June in Orlando. She was really ready to go home and couldn't get out of there fast enough. Once we were on the road hours flew by and we were home in no time at all. Never running out of things to say my weekend filled with enjoyment and family was over until the next time. I am so happy, needed a break and sibling loven.
MY FIRST ATTEMPT AT YOGAWritten by Captain Mary on Tuesday, January 15, 2013
I am feeling so great these days I don't know what to do with myself. I can feel my body returning to normal, if anything I do could be considered normal! Anyway, with encouragement from friends and a cancellation in my work schedule I made it to a class. Not certain what Yoga is all about, I figured it was slow enough for my old broken body. I have a genetic advantage, I am very flexible, which means I can touch my toes, even with my big gut in the way.
A few of my customers do Yoga and they are in excellent condition, they told me how great they feel after. I had not heard a negative comment about this exercise ever. So, I am at class and it starts out pretty simple, I could feel the stretch. As the class progressed the difficulty increased, it was then I realized that it takes strength to accomplish some of these crazy poses. I found my arms and legs shaking as I forced myself to hold it. It is very isometric, which works for me, since my lack of any kind of exercise has left me pretty weak. Today, was an eye opening experience. Just trying to keep my ass up in the air was a challenge in itself. I laughed at myself and enjoyed the class dynamic.
I botched one of the poses and ended up rolling on the floor and almost rolled on top of my Matt mate. The class roared with laughter, which is always good medicine for me. If you can't laugh at yourself than you are just too damn serious. The rest of my day was energized and happy. I don't think that I could stress about anything if I wanted to!
The class continued and we were almost finished with our work-out, when Shelah, our instructor, said that we should have a little fun and try a pose that is very difficult. I am always open for a challenge, it's my nature. So, her daughter got in front of the class to demonstrate this pose, I could not believe my eyes. I thought Shelah must be out of her mind, who could do this without a lot of attempts and crashes on their heads? Everyone in the class gave it an attempt and so did I. Several attempts later and I managed to get it done. It was a pose I could only hold for seconds, but the important part was that I got it done.
A boost to my ego, a good laugh, and an hour with friends. What a way to interrupt the work week.
MUSIC TRIGGERS MY MEMORIESWritten by Captain Mary on Saturday, January 12, 2013
Ever since I can remember, music attached itself to my memories. When enjoying a song, I can recall the sights, sounds and even the smells when I hear certain songs. I have no car sound system and I don't know why, but I just haven't the urge to listen in quite some time. The right music helps the work hours fly and I always worked with my little IPod attached to my ear. Last week I came across my dusty IPod and charged it up. I have a collection of songs from the 60's to today. I selected them through my major CD collection and haven't changed them in years.
I put my ear buds in for my drive to Homestead to do a little work at Jason's. After awhile I remembered why I stopped using the IPod, because the ear buds and the wire and you know the story. Jason has this great speaker system, so I plugged in my IPod and started listening away. While working my mind can focus on a lot of things, because cleaning is very systematic and it doesn't take much thought. As each one of my selections began to play the memories began to pour out of the depths, deep freeze storage I imagine. Maybe I just didn't want to think about the past anymore.
An African song came on "Jambo", which gave me an enormous smile and I began singing along in Swahili, a memory of my amazing trip to East Africa. I remembered where I was sitting, who I was sitting with and the smell of the night air. How that night we stayed up and even got yelled at by the staff to keep it down!
Didgeridoo music came on, again I recalled being on top of a mountain at a quaint village in Queensland, Australia, sitting and listening to the actual musician play for me, accompanied by a flute.
Bob Seager and the Silver Bullet band, great memories of living on my sailboat, meeting a past member of the group. Becoming friends and even going lobstering together on his Scarab. ZZ Top songs, a time when I was hired as a dive guide for members of the band, while they were in town for the "Recycler Tour". Took them diving and taught them how to drink beer underwater. I did such a good job, I got VIP tickets for the concert and T-shirts. So many places, people and pleasures to continue reminiscing.
I could go on and on, as I continued to listen some songs came on and the reminders made me miss being young, slim, or should I say rock hard body, and beautiful. I was popular, and never bought my own drinks anywhere I would dance the night away. I missed that and I couldn't help thinking that I am coming to a time in my life that doesn't allow that crazy lifestyle anymore. Honestly, I can't manage it and don't even know how I survived it. I started getting sad with this flood of memories from good times and bad. The music I selected has really painted a picture of my life and I didn't realize it until I started listening again.
Through my sadness I started thinking that I can't think of anything that I didn't do! Perhaps that is why we get older, so that we move on to different things and directions. I have traveled, loved, lusted (excessively), cried, lost and I honestly have "no regrets". It has always been my motto to do so, now looking back I really have done anything I wanted and more. While writing I have to stop myself, because this post would be hundreds of pages long. Oh, the stories I could tell. I have lived 10 lifetimes in one.
KRITTER KAMP IS FULL THIS WEEKENDWritten by Captain Mary on Friday, January 11, 2013


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Idea Generation
Tulane Social Entrepreneurship Initatives
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM (CDT)
Event Details
In order to better grasp what it means to be innovative, we will develop a set of criteria for "innovation" and formulate a checklist to use to guide us as innovators. Then we will talk about the importance of market analysis and identifying the right model for your venture, as well as presenting the key components of a social venture plan.
Have questions about Idea Generation? Contact Tulane Social Entrepreneurship Initatives
When & Where
GWII, Room 3111 (Graduate Business School)
Tulane University
New Orleans,
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM (CDT)
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Fire and leather
Natalie Bogwalker picks up a tanned buckskin hide, one of many she has made, and shows it to a group of students. "This is what you're going to end up with," Bogwalker said.
The hide feels soft, almost like cloth. She compares the process of hide tanning to alchemy, "harvesting bacterial action" to create leather from a raw hide.
Each student in this session used a scraper to remove the hair from a hide that had been soaked to make it pliable. Each hide was draped around a beam so the students could scrap them and move them as needed. "See how this is smooth and this is rough?" Bogwalker said. "You want the rough."
Bogwalker is one of the instructors teaching earth skills (sometimes called primitive skills) during the Piedmont Earthskills Gathering at Shakori Hills Community Arts Center. Thursday was the first full day of the gathering, which continues today, Saturday, and part of Sunday. Spaces are still available for those who want to learn blacksmithing, how to make fire without matches, basket making and other skills.
Earth skills are sometimes called Indian skills, but as Fuz Sanderson, a coordinator of this gathering, pointed out, "they're the skills of all our ancestors," no matter where we originate.
And even a brief observation of some classes at this gathering illustrates that these skills are not really as primitive as one might think. Tanning, for example, requires some finesse in addition to muscle. Bogwalker points to a portion of a hide that had been scraped: "This deer has a lot of sub-grain, so you need to be super methodical," she said. Bogwalker said she gets hides from a butcher near Asheville who pulls the hides from the deer. Many hunters cut the hides, and Bogwalker encouraged her students not to work with a hide that had been cut because the end product will not be as good.
Bogwalker is teaching brain tanning. Deer brains provide the basis of the chemical reaction needed for tanning.
Friction fire also requires several skills, and one intangible quality. Tres MonCeret, who was helping with the class Alex Kilgore was teaching, said that while his students are learning to make fire, what he is really teaching them is patience. With practice, the technique "becomes part of you," MonCeret said. "You and the kit just become a symbiotic system that works together."
Kilgore was teaching students how to make two different fire-making kits – bow drilling and hand drilling. In the first kit, you take string, rope or Kilgore's favorite, buckskin, and link it to the ends of a stick. This bow is used to turn another stick, which by being turned on a notched piece of wood, makes fire. The hand method is a variation on the bow method.
MonCeret demonstrated hand drilling. When smoke appeared, he showed a reporter a thin piece of wood. "That's an ember – you drop that into some dried grass [or other kindling] and you've got a fire," he said.
Kilgore showed the students some pointers in making a good bow. "The tension in your string is really important," he said. "You want your tension on your string to be just right."
Anna Alexander was working to make fire with a bow. "That's a really good technique, Anna," MonCeret said. "You're doing good."
Erika Nelson, who teaches summer camps with the Piedmont Wildlife Center, was attending her first earth skills event, and plans to use some of what she learns at the wildlife center camps. She was making a hand hold out of stone for the hand drilling friction fire technique. "Once you have a kit like this, you're all set," Nelson said.
Besides the skills, Piedmont Earthskills Gathering is about fostering connections with the land, and an appreciation for how our ancestors lived. Learning earth skills that our ancestors knew is "just such a rich part of being human," Bogwalker said.
Chris Carter of Saxapahaw, who has worked with the Haw River Assembly's summer camps, was tanning his first hide, and wants the earth skills gathering to continue. "I'm very excited this is happening here," he said, "and I'm hoping it happens year after year."
Spaces are still available at the gate for the Piedmont Earthskills Gathering, which continues through Sunday. For information, visit www.piedmontearthskillsgathering.com.


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As reported by news station KXLY, Lance Timmering was arrested Monday after the principal of Northport High discovered a notebook detailing the boy's plan to shoot as many as 30 fellow students. School authorities and local police viewed the boy's writings and comments as a credible threat. Terry Timmering, Lance's father, argued that his son was developing ideas for an FPS game project:
These games are on the internet now, people are making big money. Are we going to throw all of those people in jail? You do have rights under the First Amendment. There are limitations, but these don't fall under the limitations."
Timmering told KXLY he was concerned that recent events will hurt his son's case:
We think it's politically driven with what happened at Virginia Tech. Columbine was just five years ago, we have a new prosecutor in town, we think it's politically driven.
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The Weis School Improvement Grant is a joint effort between ICL and the Escambia County School District. The project is funded through a SIG grant from the Florida Department of Education. The main goal of the grant is to raise student achievement levels at Weis Elementary School, a chronically low-achieving, high-poverty school in Pensacola.
Dr. Kathleen Heubach coordinates the project along with Mrs. Connie Farish, principal at Weis. The reform efforts are multi-faceted and target the needs of the students.
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One big piece of news from Amgen's meeting with investors today: the company disclosed which drugs it is planning to make biosimilars of. This could be one of the biggest sea changes affecting the biotech industry. Think of them as generic versions of biotech protein drugs, except, unlike traditional pills, these medicines are tough and complicated to make. So while the "generic" will be cheaper than the brand version, it won't be by much. But because these will cost "only" $100 million or so to commercialize, they actually represent an appealing opportunity to a company like Amgen that is already in the business of making protein drugs. By turn, Amgen expects to face such competition for its own drugs when their patents expire.
"Biosimilar medicines are going to be a reality," said Sean Harper, Amgen's head of R&D at a press briefing. "Its actually harder to make a biosimilar copy of something than it is to just do a new drug application. We feel that these medicines are very valuable medicines and in many parts of the world patients have no access to them because they're so expensive. " Still he said, there will only be a few competitors for each drug. " I don't think there are going to be dozens," said Harper. "It will benefit patients and it's something that we can do extremely well." Adds Amgen chief executive Robert Bradway: "We think there's a market for this for patients and hopefully those patients will recognize made by Amgen means something in the biologic manufacturing area."
At the same time that Amgen is getting ready to launch its own biosimilars, Amgen and other biotechs are campaigning state governments to make it harder to substitute a biogeneric for a brand. This is not contradictory: the harder it is to launch a new biosimilar, the better Amgen will do in both markets. Among the drugs that it is developing biosimilars for are Roche's Avastin, AbbVie's Humira, Eli Lilly's Erbitux and Remicade from J&J and Merck.


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Man in 'killer clown' mask invaded Boca man's home, deputies say
BOCA RATON, Fla. -- In the middle of a hot, rainy night in July, a man and woman lying in bed heard a knock at the door.
It was 2:55 a.m. on July 12, on a quiet stretch of suburban road in Boca Raton, when Sarah Pastor got out of bed, walked through the apartment on Palms Way and opened the door. What she saw next could have been ripped from a low-budget Hollywood thriller:
A person in a "Killer Clown" mask and black skeleton T-shirt towered over her, flanked by two men toting crow bars.
The masked man, later identified by police as 39-year-old Sherard Ali, peeled back the clown face and showed his own to the scared woman at the door.
"Get out of the house," he told Pastor, who later told deputies she knew the man. that Ali lifted his mask so she wouldn't be scared.
Pastor then ran away. The men rushed inside, through the apartment and to the bedroom where Pastor had been in bed with 56-year-old Jeffrey Zimmer, who is currently serving a 3-year probation for burglary and assaulting an elderly person in Broward County.
The men grabbed Zimmer and wrapped his head with a bed sheet. They bound his hands and feet together with plastic zip ties. They threatened to kill him.
They went to the bedroom closet.
There, Zimmer had bolted a large Magna safe to the floor.
Inside: 120 Klonopin prescription pills, 6 Movado watches worth $5,000 and a brown, leather wallet holding $240 cash and credit cards.
The men used the crow bars and busted the bolts. They then grabbed the safe and dashed through the apartment and out the house. A getaway vehicle was parked out front, and the men loaded the safe and took off.
When Zimmer freed himself from the plastic ties, he called police.
But the men were long gone.
It wasn't until about a month later, on Aug. 17, that Deputies showed Pastor a photo line-up of several men.
Pastor looked at the faces and didn't hesitate.
She identified the Ali as the man who peaked his face from beneath the killer clown mask and told her to get out of the apartment.
Deputies caught up to Ali on Aug. 24 and arrested him on charges of home invasion, masked robbery and false imprisonment.
It is unknown how Pastor knew Ali or if Zimmer knew Ali.
Pastor's mother told the Sun Sentinel Wednesday that she was no longer on speaking terms with her daughter, who was arrested for cocaine possession in 2011.
Zimmer, who was reached by telephone by the Sun Sentinel Wednesday, did not wish to comment for this story.
And Ali, who has been arrested six times since 1999 on charges including cocaine possession, fraud and driving on a suspended license, remained in the Palm Beach County Jail Wednesday with no bond.


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J.Crew's well-loved creative director lives on the cutting edge of style. In this interview from our January 2012 issue, Jenna shares what inspires her. Plus, find out what her top 10 picks are, including her fave room accessory, and see how closely related fashion and home decor really are in our photo gallery of J.Crew looks.
There's something very European about Jenna Lyons, the charismatic president and executive creative director of J.Crew — a very North American company. She has the laissez-faire tresses of a Parisian, the stature of an Italian model, and the allure of a Swiss heiress. But, she's as warm and friendly as she is fiercely intelligent. When we meet, she's wearing sky-high heels, which make her almost 6'5", and a nautical-stripe knit sweater tucked into an iridescent emerald-green skirt — a bold, unexpected pairing that's more easygoing than haute couture. Her home reads the same way: a dramatic black bedroom is cosy not harsh, and a mod kitchen is family-friendly not cold. Lyons' innate sense of style has made her a sartorial celebrity. The well-heeled follow her every move, looking to see what the company's "commander in chic" will choose next. The California native studied design at Parsons, landing her first job at J.Crew in 1990 and has steadily moved up through the ranks. The company has seen unparalleled success in recent years, since CEO Mickey Drexler took over and gave Lyons creative reign, taking the company's offerings from staid separates to elegant must-haves. She oversees clothing, catalogue, website and store design, and has launched coveted new lines for weddings and children. Like her own quirky style, it's a nip here, and a flourish there that make all the difference. The company opened their first Canadian store in Toronto last summer.
House & Home: Congratulations on your first international store — right here in Canada.
Jenna Lyons: Yes, it's exciting. As much as it is international, it feels like New York to me here. It's very cosmopolitan, and everyone is so nice. It doesn't feel that different in Canada. It's subtle.
H&H: How did you get into design?
JL: I was the person who painted my room white with splattered black paint. I hung a few pictures from Yves Klein; everything else was white. My surroundings needed to be pretty. But, I was also the person who was
totally tall, really awkward, incredibly gawky, and just didn't fit in. I took a home ec class where I had to make something for myself. I made a long, watermelon-printed skirt and found everyone wanted it. It was the first time I felt I could do something on my own; I fell in love with creating things.
H&H: Many of us have seen the photos of your gorgeous Brooklyn brownstone published in Domino and LivingEtc. magazines. Was the design your vision?
JL: Oh yes, that's all me. Someone said I used a decorator, and I just about died. That's the fun part for me. I'm a voracious reader of design magazines.
H&H: How would you describe it?
JL: I appreciate any material that ages, and things that have a sense of history. For me, it's about having that twist of modern, a stark contrast. So where there is something vintage and aged, allow for something really modern, whether it's a Saarinen table or a beautiful chair with chrome details.
H&H: How is designing a room different from designing clothes?
JL: It's the same creative process. I might decide I need something graphic and then something soft, a bit of shine, something vintage, a pop of colour, some contrast. It's the same looking at textiles and paint whether it's a palette for a store, a room or an outfit. I have rules for how many materials we can use in the stores. But, that's just me. Someone like Kelly Wearstler, who is incredibly talented, probably has completely different rules. We all have our own visual vernacular.
H&H: So if something works, you'll repeat it in the next store?
JL: We try to tweak it depending on the location, but there is a consistency in the materials. Raw wood is an unusual thing to put into a store. But, it's nice that it starts to age and take on a patina. Shiny, varnished floors, to me, have no character. I like the idea of seeing it worn in, seeing where people stopped.
H&H: Do you think J.Crew will ever launch a home decor line?
JL: Mickey, our CEO, and I have talked about this a lot. I would love to, but it's pretty tricky to get into.
H&H: Do you think the trends in fashion and home decor feed off each other?
JL: I pay attention to this a lot. The home trends obviously move much more slowly — if you buy a sofa for $6,000, you expect it to last. But if you buy a pair of shoes, by next season, you're on to something else. Right now, people are showing that personal style is more important to them than fitting in, which I think is a new trend overall. Take the idea of the "it bag." I don't think there is one right now, which I love. There is a general ease happening in people's clothing and in their personal style that's reflected in their homes. It's more idiosyncratic.
H&H: Whose style inspires you?
JL: Consuelo Castiglioni, who does Marni, has the most beautiful personal style. Giovanna Battaglia — I'm obsessed with her. Also, Diane Kruger, and Lauren Hutton, who styles herself for the J.Crew photos. I also love all the street blogs. Have you read The Man Repeller? The author's commentary is hysterical. It's all about outfits she wouldn't get a date in, but they''e great — quirky and personal.
H&H: Where else do you find inspiration?
JL: Everything from movies and books to a trip, a vintage dress, or an old painting. It's not ever the same thing. There''s one thing that sparks something. It's that thing that sits next to something else, and you think, "Wow, those two things look good together," and that goes on the board, then something else is layered on.
H&H: What's on your inspiration board right now?
JL: Mickey just bought Andy Warhol's estate in Montauk, and the caretaker gave him some old photos of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Andy Warhol and Lee Radziwill. So I have these photos that no one's ever seen before. They're the very picture of summer, with windblown hair, sun-kissed cheeks, little kids running around with no shirts on. I also just put up a story from Italian Vogue with gorgeous colour mixing. And, I have great photos that Richard Avedon took of Francis Bacon at his studio.
H&H: I see a lot of art books in the store. Is this a passion for you?
JL: It's a huge source not just of inspiration, but "food." I think art informs and inspires life. It's nice to share these things. It gives people perspective into what we're looking at, like the Cecily Brown book here in the shop.
H&H: J.Crew is great at the classics. What makes something a trend rather than a fad? What gives it staying power?
JL: We'll make a little trench coat, but underneath there is a huge run of tulle that really pops it out. It's a classic idea, twisted a little bit to be more feminine and playful. It feels right now, but it won't feel wrong in three years. I'm not a huge trends person, though. A lot of the things in our catalogue have been running for a few years, but maybe they get a new button or a bright new colour.
H&H: What in the new line excites you?
JL: I'm sort of obsessed with a crewneck sweater, which I bought in five colours. It's become my fall T-shirt. Also, the Edie bag (shown above on J.Crew October 2011 catalogue cover), which I have in two colours, and the Mona pumps (shown above). I am a big fan of multiples.
H&H: You have a very public persona. What would surprise people about you?
JL: I used to be insanely shy. I had zero confidence. I was afraid of my own shadow. This job has forced me to push through that.
H&H: How do you like to relax?
JL: Well, I know an awful lot about scootering, Big Wheels and Sponge Bob. My son, Beckett, and I have learned to do each other's thing. I don't want to be away from him when I'm at home because I work so much.
H&H: What are you the most proud of?
JL: Aside from my incredible, beautiful son, I'm most proud of and grateful for starting at one company and growing up here. I feel proud that I worked hard and stuck it out to get where I am now.
See Jenna's top 10 picks, including her fave fabric, book and more, in our article and browse our photo gallery of J.Crew looks.
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