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Kneehab is an innovative and clinically proven, garment-based Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) device. It is designed specifically to treat quadriceps atrophy (thigh muscle wastage). It re-educates the muscle by sending gentle electrical pulses through pads placed on the surface of the skin. This electrical stimulation applied to the motor nerve re-educates and strengthens the quadriceps muscle through cycles of contraction and relaxation.Please note: The Kneehab is available for UK purchases / rentals only
What are the benefits of using Kneehab?Easy to Use: Kneehab is a garment based (thigh wrap) 'all in one' product. Once it has been initially set up you just strap it on your thigh and switch the unit on. It features just one programme and there are no cables to worry about. It's usually used for 2 x 20 minutes sessions a day, but see our Q&A for more details.
If any of the following apply to you, then Kneehab can help:
- Knee Pain
- Ligament Injuries
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)
- Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL)
- Tendonitis
- Knee Replacement Surgery
- Hip Replacement Surgery
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Dislocated Kneecap
- Cartilage Damage
What Healthcare Professionals Say About Kneehab:
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon"I have been recommending neurotech's Kneehab unit to my knee injury patients for over twelve months and find it to be very effective adjunct during rehabilitation. Kneehab is a product that can aid rehabilitation across a range of knee injuries and conditions, from ACL reconstructions to total knee replacements. My patients have found Kneehab to be very effective in overcoming their quadriceps atrophy and their compliance has increased due to the convenience and ease of use of the product. By simplifying the application of stimulation to the quadriceps, Kneehab aids patients in returning to their normal lifestyle as soon as possible. I will continue to recommend Kneehab where quadriceps atrophy is an issue for my patients."Mr Richard Creedo
Chartered Physiotherapist"EMS for knee rehabilitation is an excellent adjunct to any home exercise programme for quadriceps atrophy and inhibition. The ability to carry out home EMS allows time at the clinic to be optimised with clinician dependant treatment. Electrical Stimulation as part of a multimodal approach should enhance patient care while the ease of use of the Kneehab garment should increase patient compliance and satisfaction. EMS is a serious therapy that should be given due consideration in rehabilitation."
Mr Johnson McEvoy
What Patients Say About Kneehab:
Professional Footballer"Through a combination of physiotherapy and Kneehab, I am now the fittest I have been in five years. I believe that many of my fellow professional footballers would benefit greatly from using Kneehab as an aid to returning back to full fitness following injury. I found Kneehab simple and comfortable to use, and would not hesitate to recommend it to anybody wishing to accelerate their return to the sport they love." Neil Mellor - ex-Liverpool FC and Preston North End, September 2008
ACL Patient"I was introduced to Kneehab about 8 weeks prior to my ACL operation. I found it very easy to use and of great benefit to me in building up my quads to minimise post op wasting. I believe that it really helped me to reduce my recovery time to get back into full working and sporting order."
Mr. Denis Cashman
Knee Replacement Patient"It is an excellent product, very easy to use and it definitely helped me to recover my quadriceps wastage experienced after my operation, I'd recommend it to anyone in the same situation".
Ms. Bronagh Stafford
Post Fracture Patient"A great result! My physiotherapist was great to recommend it to me and I can't thank her or Kneehab enough. As a result, I was able to do the gardening, paint my house and for the first time in 15 months, drive the car. It has given me independence and the freedom to get on with my life. Thank you."
Ms. Dolores Stephenson
Arthroscopy PatientI found Kneehab very good in the first couple of weeks after my arthroscopy. It allowed me to work on my quads, hence they were fully ready and built up for when I went back training."
Mr. Noel Kennelly
Knee Injury Patient"I first used Kneehab 3 months after my injury which was recommended by my physio. The manual was easy to understand and simple to set up. I used it twice a day for 2 months. I would highly recommend Kneehab." Mr. Ronan Maher
Professional Ice Skater"Someone of my age and body shouldn't be skating as much as I do. If you tally the distance I have skated constant stress on my knees is immense. Over the past 5 years I have suffered a lot of pain in both in my career I most probably have skated 3 or 4 time around the world. Skating is performed in a semi flexed position so the knees, because of various reasons - impact, constant use, tears etc. This past year I tried out Kneehab XP by neurotech. I found it very useful, I was able to manage pain and reduce swelling, thus keeping me going through an intense work period. It was easy to use. When I was actually working, or just relaxing, I was getting the benefits from its use. The Kneehab XP will now become part of my skating kit, because I believe it managed my knee issues, along with my very knowledgeable physio we overcame knee issues before they escalated into something less manageable."Christopher Dean OBE, Olympic Gold Medallist & Professional Ice Skater
Sports Physiotherapists"Kneehab has been extremely useful in the early post-op stages of rehabilitation when muscle contraction is difficult to initiate due to surgical pain. It is easy to apply and reapply and the hand held unit is remarkably simple to use. In professional sport, where injury prevents competitive participation the Kneehab has become one of the many tools available to keep injury time out to a minimum.David Fevre MSc MCSP SRP,Senior Chartered Physiotherapist, Blackburn Rovers Football Club
I had the privilege of working with James Ellison, a leading competitor for the 2010 British Superbike title. James had the misfortune of suffering a serious crash whilst competing at Thruxton this April, sustaining a compound mid-shaft fracture of his right femur. Following surgery involving IM nail and interlocking screws, James visited the Isle of Man for twice-daily hyperbaric oxygen therapy and intensive daily physiotherapy with me. James initial progress was slow despite his diligent commitment to the rehab program, hampered as it was by tethering around the fracture site telescoping towards the bone. Nearly complete quadriceps inhibition had been present from the onset of treatment and there was a quads lag of 30 degrees.
At my suggestion, James incorporated the Neurotech Kneehab XP quadriceps muscle stimulator into his physiotherapy regime and he was keen on the idea to say the least! Jonathan, the neurotech clinical specialist provided ongoing technical support to push the protocol as aggressively as possible, liaising directly with James between physic sessions with advice on treatment progression.
The Kneehab XP performed brilliantly in addressing James inhibition issues and enabling him to overcome the quadriceps lag. I am very happy to say that in the space of five short weeks James made an almost superhuman recovery! He achieved full range of movement, very good quadriceps strength for this stage, and is even back riding his mountain bike!
James continues to use his Kneehab XP in increased weight bearing positions and has described the equipment as awesome. Both the surgeon and I are delighted with James progress and it was an incredible achievement for him to be able to return to racing so quickly at Mallory Park in July. Isla Scott, Scott Physiotherapy Clinic, Isle of Man.


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Resident Mentors (RM) work with a diverse group of people and the goal is to maintain and continually improve the quality of the students' experience within our residence halls. The RM team is also committed to the development of students and each other. Being part of our team means there is always someone you can call on for assistance. As an RM, you will guide your residents through various experiences by way of involvement in hall activities and campus events. Resident Mentors are able to develop their interpersonal and leadership skills through their daily interactions with students.
Current recruitment information can be found on out website, please visit: www.housing.sc.edu/rm
Minimum Qualifications for Selection and Continued Employment: be enrolled as a full-time student at USC Columbia; completed a minimum of one academic semester at the institution and have at least a 2.75 USC system semester and cumulative GPA; previously lived in a residence hall; be in good academic and judicial standing (including Behavioral Intervention Team referrals, but not content of Counseling and Human Development Center sessions); advanced level of maturity, exhibited in sound judgment, emotional stability, flexibility and willingness to accept responsibility; committed to serving a full academic year in the position and work 15 hours per week; able to pass a criminal background check.
Class Requirements:
One-credit course during the spring semester.
The RM is expected to participate in staff trainings which assist the RM in developing professional skills to meet expectations set forth by University Housing. Therefore, the RM is expected to:
Participate in Fall, Mid-Year, In-Service and Spring training sessions.
Read and acquire a working knowledge of the appropriate staff documents.
Successfully complete EDHE 600 with a grade of C or better.
Actively educate themselves on the duties and responsibilities associated with the position.
Participate in building and department committees.
Weekly staff meetings that are held on Wednesday nights at 8pm or later based on supervisor discretion. Once a month these meetings are with entire RM staff.
Bi-weekly individual meetings with supervisor. Determined around each schedule.
Time Commitment:
Staff are expected to spend a significant portion of their evenings and weekends helping students and supporting residence life events.
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β-Glucans (beta-glucans) comprise a group of β-D-glucose polysaccharides naturally occurring in the cell walls of cereals, yeast, bacteria, and fungi, with significantly differing physicochemical properties dependent on source. Typically, β-glucans form a linear backbone with 1-3 β-glycosidic bonds but vary with respect to molecular mass, solubility, viscosity, branching structure, and gelation properties, causing diverse physiological effects in animals.
The positive health effects of β-glucan have been demonstrated through extensive research, but differ by type: yeast and medicinal mushroom derived β-glucans are notable for their ability to modulate the immune system, while cereal β-glucan is known for cholesterol-lowering, glucose modulation, and cosmetic applications. More recent studies have shown cereal β-glucan may also exhibit immunomodulatory properties. β-glucans are further used in various nutraceutical and cosmetic products, as texturing agents, and as soluble fiber supplements, but can be problematic in the process of brewing. An increasing body of research has demonstrated the potential of β-glucans in pharmaceutical applications.
Cereal, yeast, and fungal products have been used for centuries for medicinal and cosmetic purposes, however the specific role of β-glucan was not explored until the 20th century. β-glucans were first discovered in lichens, and shortly thereafter in barley. A particular interest in oat β-glucan arose after their cholesterol lowering effect was reported in 1984.[1][2]
In 1997, after reviewing 33 clinical studies performed over the previous decades, the FDA approved of a claim that intaking at least 3 g of β-glucan from oats per day decreased saturated fats and reduced the risk of heart disease. This marked the first time a public health agency claimed dietary intervention can actually help prevent disease. This health claim mobilized a dietary movement as physicians and dietitians for the first time could recommend intake of a specific food to directly combat disease. Since then, oat consumption has continued to gain traction in disease prevention with noted effects on ischemic heart disease and stroke prevention, but also in other areas like BMI reduction, blood pressure lowering and highly corroborated evidence for reduced blood serum cholesterol.[2][3]
Glucans are arranged in six-sided D-glucose rings connected linearly at varying carbon positions depending on the source, although most commonly β-glucans include a 1-3 glycosidic link in their backbone. Although technically β-glucans are chains of D-glucose polysaccharides linked by β-type glycosidic bonds, by convention not all β-D-glucose polysaccharides are categorized as β-glucans.[4] Cellulose is not typically considered a β-glucan, as it is insoluble and does not exhibit the same physicochemical properties as other cereal or yeast β-glucans.[5]
Some β-glucan molecules have branching glucose side-chains attached to other positions on the main D-glucose chain, which branch off the β-glucan backbone. In addition, these side-chains can be attached to other types of molecules, like proteins, as in Polysaccharide-K.
The most common forms of β-glucans are those comprising D-glucose units with β-1,3 links. Yeast and fungal β-glucans contain 1-6 side branches, while cereal β-glucans contain both β-1,3 and β-1,4 backbone bonds. The frequency, location, and length of the side-chains may play a role in immunomodulation. Differences in molecular weight, shape, and structure of β-glucans dictate the differences in biological activity.[2][6]
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β-glucan types[edit]
β-glucans form a natural component of the cell walls of bacteria, fungi, yeast, and cereals such as oat and barley. Each type of beta-glucan comprises a different molecular backbone, level of branching, and molecular weight which effects its solubility and physiological impact. One of the most common sources of β(1,3)D-glucan for supplement use is derived from the cell wall of baker's yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae). The β(1,3)D-glucans from yeast are often insoluble. However, β(1,3)(1,4)-glucans are also extracted from the bran of some grains, such as oats and barley, and to a much lesser degree in rye and wheat. Other sources include some types of seaweed,[9] and various species of mushrooms, such as reishi, shiitake, Chaga and maitake.[10]
Cereal β-Glucans[edit]
Cereal β-glucans from oat, barley, wheat, and rye, induce a variety of physiological effects that positively impact health. Barley and oat β-glucans have shown superior effects on blood glucose regulation for diabetics and have been used by hypercholesterolemic subjects.[11] Oat β-glucan has also shown immunomodulatory effects, antitumour properties, and stimulation of collagen deposition, tissue granulation, reepithelization, and macrophage infiltration in the wound healing process.[12]
Oats and barley differ in the ratio of trimer and tetramer 1-4 linkages. Barley has more 1-4 linkages with a degree of polymerization higher than 4. However, the majority of barley blocks remain trimers and tetramers. In oats, β-glucan is found mainly in the endosperm of the oat kernel, especially in the outer layers of that endosperm.[2]
Mushroom β-Glucans[edit]
β-D-Glucan forms part of the cell wall of certain medically important fungi, especially Aspergillus and Agaricus species. Mushroom beta-glucans are linked by 1,3 glycosidic bonds with 1,6 branches. An assay to detect its presence in blood is marketed as a means of diagnosing invasive fungal infection in patients.[13][14][15] False positives may occur because of fungal contaminants in the antibiotics amoxicillin-clavulanate,[16] and piperacillin/tazobactam. False positives can also occur with contamination of clinical specimens with the bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Alcaligenes faecalis, which also produce (1→3)β-D-glucan.[17]
Mushroom β-glucans have demonstrated anticarcinogenic, antiviral, and immunomodulatory effects. Because of their ability to activate the immune system they are known as "biological response modifiers".[18] Immunologists have discovered that receptors on the surface of innate immune cells called dectin-1 and complement receptor 3 (CR3 or CD11b/CD18) are responsible for binding to β-glucans, allowing the immune cells to recognize them as "non-self".[19][20] This immune response regulation also affects antitumour properties.[21][22][23] Several studies note an impact on epithelial cell cytokine generation.[24][25]
In a study of human patients with advanced gastric or colorectal cancer, the administration of β-1,3 glucans derived from shiitake mushrooms, in conjunction with chemotherapy, was reported to prolong survival times.[26]
Yeast β-Glucans[edit]
β-Glucans found in the cell walls of yeast contain a 1,3 carbon backbone with elongated 1,6 carbon branches[27]
A series of human clinical trials in the 1990s evaluated the impact of PGG-glucan therapy for controlling infections in high-risk surgical patients. In these studies, the PGG-glucan significantly reduced complications.[28][29][30][31]
Allergic rhinitis[edit]
Allergic rhinitis is caused by an IgE-mediated allergic inflammation of the nasal mucosa. Orally administered yeast-glucan decreased levels of IL-4 and IL-5 cytokines responsible for the clinical manifestation of allergic rhinitis, while increasing the levels of IL-12.[32]
β-Glucan absorption[edit]
Enterocytes facilitate the transportation of β(1,3)-glucans and similar compounds across the intestinal cell wall into the lymph, where they begin to interact with macrophages to activate immune function.[33] Radiolabeled studies have verified that both small and large fragments of β-glucans are found in the serum, which indicates that they are absorbed from the intestinal tract.[34] M cells within the Peyer's patches physically transport the insoluble whole glucan particles into the gut-associated lymphoid tissue.[35]
Additional applications[edit]
Cereals, mushroom, and yeast β-Glucan facilitate bowel motility and can be used in amelioration of intestinal problems, particularly obstipation.[36][37] Indigestible β-glucans, forming a remarkable portion of these materials, are also able to modulate mucosal immunity of the intestinal tract.[25]
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- ^ a b c d e Chu, YiFang (2014). Oats Nutrition and Technology. Barrington, Illinois: Wiley Blackwell. ISBN 978-1-118-35411-7.
- ^ Sciences, Government of Canada, Health Canada, Health Products and Food Branch, Food Directorate, Bureau of Nutritional. "Oat Products and Blood Cholesterol Lowering: Summary of Assessment of a Health Claim about Oat Products and Blood Cholesterol Lowering [Health Canada, 2010]". www.hc-sc.gc.ca. Retrieved 2015-11-19.
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- ^ Sikora, Per (14 June 2012). "Identification of high b-glucan oat lines and localization and chemical characterization of their seed kernel b-glucans". Food Chemistry.
- ^ a b Volman, Julia J (20 November 2007). "Dietary modulation of immune function by β-glucans". Physiology & Behaviour.
- ^ Mcintosh, M (19 October 2004). "Curdlan and other bacterial (1→3)-β-D-glucans". Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology.
- ^ Han, Man Deuk (March 2008). "Solubilization of water-insoluble β-glucan isolated from Ganoderma lucidum". Journal of Environmental Biology.
- ^ Teas, J (1983). "The dietary intake of Laminarin, a brown seaweed, and breast cancer prevention". Nutrition and cancer (Lawrence Erlbaum Associates) 4 (3): 217–222. doi:10.1080/01635588209513760. ISSN 0163-5581. PMID 6302638.
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- ^ Keogh, GF; Cooper GJ; Mulvey TB; McArdle BH; Coles GD; Monro JA; Poppitt SD (October 2003). "Randomized controlled crossover study of the effect of a highly beta-glucan-enriched barley on cardiovascular disease risk factors in mildly hypercholesterolemic men". The American journal of clinical nutrition (United States: American Society of Clinical Nutrition) 78 (4): 711–718. ISSN 0002-9165. PMID 14522728.
- ^ Cerci, Celal (December 1, 2008). "The Effects of Topical and Systemic Beta Glucan Administration on Wound Healing Impaired by Corticosteroids". Wounds.
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- ^ Barsanti, Laura (17 January 2011). "Chemistry, physico-chemistry and applications linked to biological activities of β-glucans.". Natural Product Reports.
- ^ Kim, Hyung Sook (August 2011). "Stimulatory Effect of β-glucans on Immune Cells". Immune Network.
- ^ a b Tsukada, C; Yokoyama H; Miyaji C; Ishimoto Y; Kawamura H; Abo T (January 2003). "Immunopotentiation of intraepithelial lymphocytes in the intestine by oral administrations of beta-glucan". Cellular immunology (United States: Academic Press) 221 (1): 1–5. doi:10.1016/S0008-8749(03)00061-3. PMID 12742376.
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Eric Cantona has backed the planned supporters' buy-out of non-league Bath City and revealed he will purchase a share of the club. Fans of the Vanarama National League South side are aiming to raise between £750,000 to £1.25m to complete a takeover and run it as community-owned asset. Film director and City supporter Ken Loach launched the 'Big Bath City Bid'' (BBCB) in June...
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NEW YORK -- Former Manchester United forward Eric Cantona has sued the New York Cosmos, saying the club never delivered on promises to pay him and provide a share of equity in the club. Cantona made the claims in a lawsuit filed Tuesday in Manhattan federal court. He asked for nearly a million dollars in salary that he says he is owed, along with a 4 percent equity interest. A Cosmos...
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NEW YORK (AP) Former Manchester United forward Eric Cantona has sued the New York Cosmos, saying the club never delivered on promises to pay him and provide a share of equity in the club. Cantona made the claims in a lawsuit filed Tuesday in Manhattan federal court. He asked for nearly a million dollars in salary that he says he is owed, along with a 4 percent equity interest. A...
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In the Elevator by screwbaldWatch
©2011-2016 screwbald
Also, for good measure--Here's another one of the color versions of the eleven interior illustrations I did last year for Kyell Gold's novel, Isolation Play.
The hard covers of the book have all been sold, I believe--but you can still get soft cover copies off Sofawolf's website, or over at Furry Fiesta this weekend if you're in close proximity to Texas. :]
The hard covers of the book have all been sold, I believe--but you can still get soft cover copies off Sofawolf's website, or over at Furry Fiesta this weekend if you're in close proximity to Texas. :]
wow you certainly are busy with all these illustrations! These books sound really cool and this drawing is so sweet!
Well then, sir tiger, you has convinced me of your charm <3
i would have freaked if that happened to me.
Where can I get this book in South Carolina!? Me want!
oooooh, that is soo freakin awesome!!
*Tail starts wagging*
*Tail starts wagging*
*elevator opens* Uh....I'll wait for the next one *chuckles and goes to different elevator*
are they both guys?
aawwww! so cute!
Geek moment! I <3 Kyell
Lee's paw is broken because Dev's (the tiger) father is a total jerk >:d
Lee's paw is broken because Dev's (the tiger) father is a total jerk >:d
jaja la cara que pone el zorro y el tigre parece que le gusta no sera nada facil dibujarlo
un tigre a un zorro eso nunca se a visto que se besen an que guapo queda
Love the facial expressions here!
woah, sudden attack much
Love the tiger! And the expression
Nice! Nice Work : )
that looks a lot like lee and dev
are there gay!
I'm pretty sure there's gay somewhere P= if gay is an object... a bush maybe... with bright rainbow fruits...
No Lee was drowning and Dev is giving him mouth to mouth.
Omg I have not read the book and most likely will not be able to till late 2011. What hapened to his hand!!!
Devs father broke it :d
He fapped too hard.
Lol, nice! Well done. :j
Oh my... this is.. AWESOME
Aww, that's adorable! Go Tiger-Dude!
i wish i had any sort of an inkling of your talent
haha that is soo awesome man, lol and cute
Ooh, sexy. Both are really adorable characters. If you don't mind me saying, it makes my mind...ahem, "wander" a little.
Some likes to chase dogs instead of cats
you have a new watcher my friend Bravo. Completely reminds me of Dog Days of Summer. LOVE IT!!
wow! is this watercolour and ballpoint?
It's watercolor, inked with speedball ink and a paintbrush. :]
I can only connect to the other, great!
Aww, that's cute
OMG i want to read the book D:!!! but i don´t have time to do it u.u an it is so interesting D: currently only seen two illustrations in the novel, but i just lvoe them !!!
A big surprise.
Georgeous!! <3
Awww, He has his Hand broken.
That's one old elevator. Or at least it's designed to look traditional. Either one.
love it, looks amazing as always >.<
awesomeeeeee! o___O


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Sightseers (2013) Trailer B
Second trailer for Sightseers.
Chris (Steve Oram) wants to show Tina (Alice Lowe) his world and he wants to do it his way - on a journey through the British Isles in his beloved Abbey Oxford Caravan. Tina's led a sheltered life and there are things that Chris needs her to see - the Crich Tramway Museum, the Ribblehead Viaduct, the Keswick Pencil Museum and the rolling countryside that accompanies these wonders in his life.
But it doesn't take long for the dream to fade. Litterbugs, noisy teenagers and pre-booked caravan sites, not to mention Tina's meddling mother, soon conspire to shatter Chris's dreams and send him, and anyone who rubs him up the wrong way, over a very jagged edge...
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- Posted: November 10, 2012
- Director: Ben Wheatley
- Writer: Alice Lowe
- Studio: IFC Films
- Release: February 21, 2013
- Cast: Alice Lowe, Steve Oram
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20 Macmillan supporters graduated at the Mitchell LibraryPicture: Mark Gibson
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CANCER patients are being given the chance to help others with the disease.
A team of 20 volunteers, who have had cancer or who have been cancer carers, will support newly-diagnosed patients through their treatment.
They are the first fully-trained Macmillan Supporters and, if the scheme is successful, it will be rolled out across Scotland.
Susanne Convery was diagnosed with mouth cancer three years ago and said the help from Macmillan Cancer Support was invaluable.
She endured a 10-hour operation during which 50% of her tongue was removed and skin grafts from her arm used to repair the damage.
The 40-year-old mum-of-three said: "I wasn't in any of the risk categories for mouth cancer so my diagnosis was a real shock, especially as my three children were young at the time. My twins were just babies.
"There was a Macmillan nurse in the room when I was told I had cancer so they have been with me right since the beginning and I want to let other people know about the services that are on offer.
"When you are diagnosed you go through what I call the 'information fog' and having someone with you who has gone through the same thing can help cut through that fog.
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Backed by the NHS, all volunteers have completed comprehensive training that has been quality assured by Queen Margaret University, in Edinburgh, to give them the skills to listen, support and provide advice to cancer patients they meet with or speak to on the phone.
They can talk through issues such as treatment, managing changes in appetite and body weight or simply offer a listening ear.
Each Macmillan supporter has a personal knowledge and understanding to share and cancer patients will be matched with a supporter who has experience of a similar type of cancer.
Supporters also take an accredited module in nutrition to help cancer patients take sensible diet steps.
Dr Fiona Coutts, Dean of Health at Queen Margaret University, said: "It is essential that individuals with cancer are offered sensible and helpful nutritional information to maximise their health.
"We are proud to be involved in an initiative which offers an innovative approach to supporting people with cancer."
Danny Gillespie, 59, is also volunteering to share his experience of lung cancer.
Since giving up smoking in 1998, Danny has been diagnosed with angina, had a double heart bypass and, in 2005, was found to have lung cancer.
During a check-up for his heart trouble a junior doctor noticed the shape of Danny's fingers was unusual - and indicated lung problems.
The former IT worker said: "I'm so lucky that junior doctor was there. My treatment was gruelling and has left me with pulmonary fibrosis, which brings me down.
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Trisha Hatt, Macmillan senior development manager, said: "Receiving a cancer diagnosis and going through treatment will be the toughest fight many people will face.
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Fire Scorches 10 Acres In Clear Creek County
Posted: 11/08/2007 - A wildfire has scorched at least 10 acres along Interstate 70 near Georgetown.
Posted: 11/08/2007 - A wildfire has scorched at least 10 acres along Interstate 70 near Georgetown.
Posted: 11/08/2007 - The Denver coroner says a 3-year-old girl found dead in September showed signs of trauma that was probably not accidental.
Updated: 11/04/2007 - A Cincinnati flight heading to Las Vegas made an emergency stop at Colorado Springs airport Sunday morning. Passengers are expected to board another plane around 6:30 p.m. Sunday night.
Posted: 11/03/2007 - Ironically, or perhaps appropriately, a movie that will be made on the first female cadets at the Air Force Academy will be titled "Bring Me Men."
Posted: 11/03/2007 - Denver television news reports say an off-duty Arapahoe County Sheriff's deputy fatally shot a man in Lakewood during an argument.
Posted: 11/03/2007 - No one is sure why, but Steamboat Springs set a record for births last month.
Posted: 10/28/2007 - Montrose High School was scrubbed down over the weekend after a student was diagnosed with an antibiotic-resistant staph infection.
Posted: 10/28/2007 - A state trooper killed in an off-duty traffic accident was remembered Saturday as a loving family man and a dedicated public servant.
Posted: 10/28/2007 - Two Loveland firefighters were injured Saturday night in an explosion inside a burning a residential garage.
Posted: 10/26/2007 - Denver-based Frontier Airlines says it hopes to launch a long-awaited turboprop operation called Lynx Aviation to serve small and mid-sized cities in the West by mid-December.
Posted: 10/26/2007 - A Parker woman accused of hiding her baby boy's decomposing body in her college dormitory room has been sentenced to probation and ordered to get mental-health counseling.
Posted: 10/26/2007 - As many as 50 residents have been forced from their homes by a fire that broke out early Friday at the Gold Run Condominium complex in Boulder.
Posted: 10/25/2007 - A man questioned in the death of his girlfriend's 3-year-old daughter has been arrested on a charge of failing to register as a sex offender.
Posted: 10/24/2007 - The Gates Foundation says the 8 million dollars it's giving to libraries in 10 states is the first of three rounds of Opportunity Online hardware grants to upgrade computers at U.S. libraries.
Updated: 10/24/2007 - Two Colorado couples are the winners of a 20 million dollar Powerball jackpot.
Posted: 10/24/2007 - About seven million dollars from state aviation fuel taxes will be used to help pay for Denver International Airport's snow removal plan under a new three-year agreement.
Posted: 10/18/2007 - A little goofing off during a break from work led to a time-consuming, embarrassing ordeal for a Wal-Mart employee in Lafayette. Authorities say the man got his right index finger stuck in an oval-shaped hole of a wrought-iron picnic table outside the store.
Posted: 10/18/2007 - The two Berthoud High School students who lost both their legs in a two-vehicle crash earlier this year have filed a lawsuit against the maker of the vehicle they had been riding in.
Posted: 10/18/2007 - A body found in the foothills above Boulder near Buckingham Park is being identified as that of a 56-year-old local resident.
Updated: 10/16/2007 - A woman has turned herself in to police for allegedly killing a bicyclist in a hit and run accident. Police said 43-year-old Jeannie Rhoades contacted them Tuesday morning to tell them she is the driver who fatally hit 38-year-old James Stenson with her car last night.
Updated: 11/28/2007 - The family of a teenager killed in a Homecoming accident has set up a fund in her memory.
Posted: 10/14/2007 - The off-duty trooper tried to avoid hitting a herd of deer when he lost control of his motorcycle. He was wearing a helmet, but pronounced dead at the scene.
Posted: 10/14/2007 - Factors in the possible price increase include the rising cost of oil, and more people traveling.
Posted: 10/13/2007 - Two students at Lutheran High School had their right hands partially severed during a tug-of-war at a pep rally.
Posted: 10/12/2007 - A Colorado State Patrol trooper suffered critical injuries and another was seriously injured when they were hit by a pickup truck on Interstate 76 northwest of Denver.


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jit.gl.model and group rendering order
I want to read a model file with multiple groups, and apply different alpha textures to each of these groups. I don't want to have multiple instances of this model, because my computer is already demanded. Is it possible to choose the rendering order of different groups within a single [jit.gl.model] instance?
Thanks in advance.
Hmm I've never heard of that before. Maybe splitting up the model is a decent alternative? Or matrixoutputting all the groups in the model into jit.gl.mesh objects once when loading the model? That gives you some flexibility…
can't you achieve what you want with the texgroup message?
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Thanks rob, but I've already been playing with texgroup.
It works well if you're facing the model from a certain perspective, even better if you leave depth_enable on.
However, if you swing 180 degrees around the Y axis from that point, alpha stops working. I guess it's because of group commanded by the .OBJ file.
The only workaround I've managed so far is rather crude way: Load 2 differently ordered .OBJ models depending on your "standing point", with "alpha" and "depth" enabled.
Am I missing something, perhaps?
this is just the nature of opengl.
when you render objects with transparency, you must disable depth testing (@depth_enable 0).
however, this requires you to simulate depth by explicitly specifying draw order based on distance from the camera (@automatic 0).
the problem is, there is no way to do this with multiple drawgroups in a single gl.model.
perhaps something we can think about for future versions, but for now, you may have to abandon your drawgroups, and load multiple obj's with single drawgroups.
you will still be required to do your own depth distance calculations and draw sorting.
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The news on Lotzkar sounds worse than what was originally hoped. We'll see if they announce anything today.
The news on Lotzkar sounds worse than what was originally hoped. We'll see if they announce anything today.
Ruben Medina and Justin James to Chatt.
Dan Zeffiro is (most likely temporarily) in Sarasota. Shea Snowden is on the suspended list, and Rafael De La Rosa and Luis Machuca are now playing for the GCL Reds. Kyle Lotzkar is on the DL and a replacement will probably be announced soon.
Snowden suspended? What's up with that?
Lee Tabor came out of the game for Chatt with a injury tonight.
The DDN says Jeffords will be back in Dayton maybe tomorrow.
Ben Jukich back in Chatt from Louisville.
Jukich starting for the Lookouts tomorrow.
They bumped Mace Thurman to Dayton today.
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An open day for members of the public to view the new facilities at the hall in The Broadway, Oakridge Lynch, takes place between 10.30am and 2pm on Saturday, April 26.
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s-h-i-n-y tee by InfinityWaveWatch
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I designed this shirt to celebrate the current Firefly line-up and the future of the series. The team may be smaller but it is still gorram shiny!
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Very cute and clever idea ^^
Wait! They're bringing the show back!?
simple, "easy" and very well done!
Haha, very nice using the characters as the letters! Man, I miss this series, and I never even saw much more then the movie and some clips my friend showed me from the series.
o. I miss Wash here.
but great idea!
but great idea!
THIS IS THE BEST THING EVER. You have my undying endorsement.
Wow! This is great. I love all of the details on it.
Simply amazing idea! Love it!


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Bills for fall semester tuition and fees will be posted around July 15th. Payment for Fall Semester 2015 is due on August 24, 2015. Bills for spring semester tuition and fees will be posted around December 15th. Payment for Spring Semester 2016 is due on January 18, 2016. Additional information regarding the billing process and access to your electronic statement can be found at www.willamette.edu/dept/studentaccounts/info_bill/.
Payment MethodsThere are several ways to pay: online, check, wire funds, peerTransfer and monthly payment plan.
Online: You can access Willamette's online payment system and find instructions on how to make electronic payments at www.willamette.edu/dept/studentaccounts/billing/.
Check: You can pay by check through the mail or by coming to the Student Accounts window at Waller Hall. Make the check out to Willamette University and write your name and student ID number on the check. If paying by mail, mail the check to: Willamette University; Student Accounts Office; 900 State Street; Salem, Oregon 97301
Wire Funds: You can wire funds in U.S. dollars from your bank to Willamette University. Please contact the Student Account Office at email@example.com, or 503-375-5308, for wiring instructions.
peerTransfer: Willamette University partners with peerTransfer to save international students money on the exchange rates and bank fees involved their payment processes. Using peerTransfer can save students up to $1,500 a year. peerTransfer also provides great 24 hour multi-lingual customer support (phone, email, Skype, and chat), quick service, and the opportunity to easily track your payment. Learn more about peerTransfer at http://peertransfer.com/ and see a comparison of the costs you will have from peerTransfer versus a typical bank. If you want to use peerTransfer you can access Willamette's page at https://peertransfer.com/school/willamette.
Monthly Payment Plan: Willamette offers a deferred payment program through Tuition Management Systems (TMS), a third party service provider. This interest-free payment plan offers students a program through which educational expenses for the year can be spread out over 8, 10 or 12 months. This monthly payment plan option has a $75 application fee for the year. Under this plan you divide your net expenses for the entire year by 8, 10 or 12 to determine your monthly payment. Please call TMS at 1-800-722-4867 or visit their website at www.afford.com for more information. Assistance with setting up your payment plan is available at the Willamette University Student Accounts Office. You may visit the office on the first floor of Waller Hall or contact them by telephone at (503) 370-6120 or (800) 338-9316. You may also email Kirk Rutledge, Student Accounts Coordinator, at email@example.com if you have any questions about the payment of tuition and fees.
A Sample of Fall Semester Costs for Tuition and Fees
Your fall semester 2015 costs for tuition and fees will look similar to this:
* MBA tuition (15 credits) = $18,800
* MBA student body fee = $40
* Student health center fee = $50
* Student health insurance:
U.S. Students = $825 (see notes below)
International Students = $566 (see notes below)
U.S. Student Health Insurance: The fall semester health insurance payment for U.S. students is $825. The spring semester payment for U.S. students covers spring and summer insurance and totals $1,080. The cost of student health insurance can be waived if you have comparable coverage. For complete information about health insurance coverage, costs and waiver procedures/policies for U.S. students visit http://www.willamette.edu/dept/health/insurance/domestic/index.html. U.S. students with comparable coverage seeking to waive Willamette's insurance must complete the online waiver between July 20, 2015 and September 14, 2015. More information about waiving insurance is available at http://www.willamette.edu/dept/health/insurance/domestic/waive.html U.S. students work with the Bishop Health Center for all questions and processes related to purchasing health insurance.
International Student Health Insurance: The fall semester health insurance payment for International students is $609. The spring semester payment for International students covers spring and summer insurance and totals $797. Information about coverage, costs, and waiver procedures/policies for international students is available at http://www.willamette.edu/dept/health/insurance/international/index.html and on the this pdf. International students work with the Office of International Education for all questions and processes related to purchasing health insurance and waiving health insurance, and should email email@example.com with all questions about insurance or waiving insurance.. All international students must complete the "enroll or waiver form," regardless of whether you plan to enroll in the insurance program or waive the insurance plan (one form serves both needs) between July 20, 2015 and September 4, 2015.
Direct Deposit of Student Account Refunds
Students who are eligible for a student account refund check can sign up for direct deposit through WebAdvisor. Please note that international students are not eligible to sign up for direct deposit due to international ACH transaction rules. For more information about the student refund policy and how to sign up for direct deposit please visit the following web page: www.willamette.edu/dept/studentaccounts/web_advisor.


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Thirty-year-old copies of Berkshire Hathaway's annual reports are being sold on eBay for thousands of dollars.» Read More
A big rise in bank stocks combined with an influx of bargain hunters Monday helped stocks reverse much of the effects of last week's slump.
Bank stocks have started off the week at a gallop. Will this trend continue straight upward — and how should investors play it? Bob Doll, vice chairman & global CIO of equities at BlackRock, offered CNBC his take on the sector.
Warren Buffett confirms to CNBC's Becky Quick that Berkshire Hathaway has made changes to some of its controversial bets on the long-term health of stocks. Buffett told Becky last night by telephone that roughly $2 billion of put options on the benchmark S&P 500 stock index have been altered. Changes have also been made to a derivative on a foreign stock index, but he's not saying which one. The new contracts have a lower strike price but cover a shorter time period.
U.S. stock index futures predicted the slightly higher open on Monday, but Manus Cranny from MF Global Spreads said that sustainability is now the critical question.
The Dow, S&P and Nasdaq are all up Monday. How should stock market investors read it? Art Cashin, UBS Financial Services director of floor operations, offered CNBC his insights.
US stock index futures pointed to a slightly higher open Monday following a negative week for the major indexes. But overall market direction remained uncertain as the bulls and bears struggled to take control.
Even though Warren Buffett always says he likes stocks more when they're cheaper, he didn't do a lot of buying as Wall Street's major indexes fell to their bear-market lows (so far) in early March. Berkshire Hathaway's first quarter stock portfolio snapshot shows no blockbuster buys. A few stakes did, however, get bigger during the first three months on the year.
Warren Buffett always says the cheaper stocks get, the more he likes them. But did he like them enough to do some buying for Berkshire Hathaway as prices plunged to their bear market lows in early March? We'll have some answers late this afternoon (Friday) when Berkshire reveals its U.S. stock holdings as of March 31, the end of the first quarter.
Stocks rose on Thursday, snapping a two-day losing streak, as investors gave techs another go and Wal-Mart hit its earnings target. However, some economic reports that missed expectations curbed gains. Experts weighed in on the markets, the commercial real estate, and more... (UPDATED)
Stocks rose on Thursday, snapping a two-day losing streak, as investors gave techs another go and Wal-Mart hit its earnings target. However, some economic reports that missed expectations curbed gains. Experts weighed in on the markets, the commercial real estate, and more...
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway is still chipping away at the almost 20 million shares of Constellation Energy it received last December as part of its break-up fee. Today, an SEC filing lists another series of sales that brings Berkshire's stake down by 2.3 million shares to 12.5 million shares.
Stocks shed 1.8 percent Monday as investors took a breather after last week's run. The Nasdaq's drop was less severe as techs gained.
Stocks retreated Monday as investors took a breather after last week's run. The Dow was down over 100 points in the first few minutes of trading as banks declined.
Following last week's gains, stock index futures indicated a lower open for the stocks Monday as investors remained concerned about the health of the financial system as the stress-test hype wears off.
Both the S&P and Dow rose on Friday as stress test results and reassuring jobs data fueled hopes the worst is over for banks and the economy.
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway took a $1.9 billion after-tax charge at the end of the first quarter, as it sharply cut its stake in ConocoPhillips by selling shares at a loss. As a result, the company reported its first net loss for any quarter since 2001: $1.5 billion.
A new, stylish, environmentally-friendly manufactured home from a Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary is getting a lot of attention today, with a favorable comparison to Apple's popular iPod media player.
Berkshire Hathaway officials tell the AP they believe a Taiwan tycoon's accusations against Chinese electric car maker BYD are "unfounded." Hon Hai's Terry Gou has questioned Warren Buffett's decision to invest in BYD, a company Gou claims has stolen trade secrets.
Was Monday's rally a rebound — or merely shorts covering themselves? Art Cashin, UBS Financial Services director of floor operations, offered CNBC his stock market insights.
Andrew Ross Sorkin, DealBook editor for The New York Times, writes about his simple takeaway from Warren Buffett at this weekend's Berkshire Hathaway shareholders meeting.


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So you've just discovered that Enabling Revenue Sharing on YouTube is not a bad way to start. Now, we are going to reverse engineer the thinking…
YouTube offers you to sign up because they really can't lose.
The question is, how lucrative is it for the advertisers? They might not get many direct sales from the ads that get shown over your videos, but the ads create excellent brand "awareness".
How many times have you clicked one of those banners?
The truth is that most of us never pay attention to adsense banners, at least not on a conscious level.
Do you know how Google compensates advertisers for banner ad clicks?
Usually if nobody clicks on them, the advertiser doesn't have to pay Google. So they get free exposure!
You've just learned one of the secrets of pay per click (PPC)…
The other method of payment is CPM, which stands for Cost per 1000. However if your video doesn't get enough views, you won't make a single cent.
What Can You Do to Instantly Increase Revenue?
It's simple.
Once you get your revenue sharing video approved, check out the kind of advertisers that are showing up every time your video gets played.
Contact them.
Make an offer to the company that you will create a video review of their products, or whatever it is that they are advertising.
Tell them that their banner is showing in your "Official YouTube Certified Partner Account" videos and that you feel like you can provide more value to their brand if you do a little review for them.
You can ask for a fixed amount of money or the actual product itself.
Then find a way to get a lot of views to your video fast and contact them to show proof of your work and instant results.
This is where your subscription to "How To Get Views" will REALLY pay dividends!
Trust me, THIS works!
And, we have effectively eliminated the "middle man", Mr Google himself!
Here is the Magic Formula, write it down as I'm going to be talking about it in my upcoming posts.
Let me break this down for you…
LOV= Lots of views.
EC= Entertaining Content
POA= Plan of Attack
Let's look at some possible situations…
LOV + POA but not EC
If you have views and some links on your description and annotations, but your video content sucks, people won't click through and you won't make money.
EC + LOV but not POA
This is probably one of the most common situations.
People with great videos, a lot of views and no way to cash in on their value. You have almost completed the Magic Formula. All that is needed now is to implement my lessons and tips to start to monetize your videos.
EC + POA but not a LOV
If you have a plan to monetize your videos, which are awesome, then you just need people to watch them so you can make a lot of money. How To Get Views is going to help you here a lot.
Congratulations if you are one of the members contacted by YouTube.
If not, keep implementing my lessons and try to find new, creative ways to get more views to your videos and feel free to share them with the rest of the community.
If you want to share your ideas you can send me an email with an article or guest post and I will be very glad to give you some feedback and maybe post them here.
So, has YouTube emailed you already?
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Picture ideas for a 365 day photo challenge
It's a couple weeks in to my 365 day photo challenge and i'm finding it a little easier than expected. Coming up with picture ideas for my 365 day photo challenge was one of my greatest concerns. It didn't help that I started this January 1st in a snowy climate. The winters often force people indoors for obvious reasons. So what do you take photos of when it's freezing outside?
Some ideas for taking pictures for your 365 day photo challenge
At first I ran through all the photos I've taken in the past 6 months and thought i'd lean on them for some inspiration. What I noticed was that these photos were themselves drawn from other sources of inspiration. Take the Sony A7 and it's amazing ability to capture stunning photos. My review of the Sony A7 with sample photos was a good source of inspiration in as much as I wanted to use this camera as one of my go to setups. So what is the formula I'm using to get ideas for taking pictures. The biggest tip I can give for get as much inspiration and ideas on what to take pictures of is look everywhere. Open your eyes to the world around you at work on your commute at home or outdoors. You'll find yourself drawn to your comfort zone but try to push that envelope out. While I'm looking around for ideas I keep a mental list of what might work. Either that day or in the day's to come I return to the idea in my mind and shoot away. I also have a backup plan just in case. I'm surprised how often the plan B shot is the one that I use. Here is a list of ideas for your 365 photo challenge.
Ideas and inspiration for your 365 day photo challenge
- Landscape photos
- Close up or macro photos of interesting objects
- People
- Play on color – either more or less
- Black and white – add some drama to an otherwise dull photo
- Change your perspective – take 15 photos of an object from all angles
- Check out other photographers and draw ideas from them
- Play with focus – master the full blur
These are some ideas on where to start and what to look out for. Now that I've started this challenge I see the world completely differently. I'm almost obsessed with seeing things through the lens. Check out my photo gallery for some ideas as well my 365 day photo challenge Flickr album to see all my photos.
I've found the best place to warehouse or store my photos for this challenge is on Flickr. You can visit my main Flickr page directly or view my 365 photo day challenge album below.
My 365 day photo challenge ideas and list of things to do
Tomorrow is the start of my 365 day photo challenge and to be honest i'm a little nervous about it. How do you take a picture every day and make it worthy of posting? After wrestling that concept for a few days I decided to let it go and accept that not every day is going to be a great day and not every photo is going to be my best. I see the 365 days as a journey or process to improve how I take pictures.
What ideas to use for the 365 day photo challenge
Here is another big obstacle, what do I take photos of for 365 days? I was going to select one piece of equipment and use that every day and then I thought no that's too limiting and probably requires more planning than i can commit to. Then I thought why not pick a style or genre of photography for my 365 day challenge. Nah, again it's too limiting. In the end the best idea of I have for my 365 day photo challenge is to take what ever when ever how ever I can. Use the gear I have at hand and take something that inspires me.
Sharing my challenge on Flickr, Tumblr and even Instagram
I plan on sharing all these photos socially through various channels. I'll have my 365 day photos on Instagram hopefully posted each and every day. I'll also update my Tumblr account to include these pictures. My most used social site by far is Flickr and I'll setup a new album called 365 day challenge.
I'd like to hear from you on what ideas have worked or strategies you've used for this challenge. Was it gear related or genre or just simply going out and taking a picture. What inspired you?
Review Sony A7: A first look at full frame mirrorless camera
About a year ago I began my search for a small compact camera I could use on day trips or take too small events. I didn't want to lug around a DSLR with a number of lenses or have a big lens sticking out in the open. Have you ever tried to be discreet with a Canon 1DX and 70-200mm lens? Can't be done!
What lead to the review Sony A7
My journey has taken me down a number of paths one of which was the Fujifilm X-20. You can read my review of the Fujifilm X-20 or sample photos of the Fujifilm X20 to get a better idea of the performance of this camera. I've ended up with the Sony A7. I was reluctant at first to buy in to this camera for a range of reason. Some of the cons to the Sony A7 are its price and the limited lens selection.
Cons to the Sony A7 camera
The new full frame Sony A7 mirrorless system has a bunch of amazing features. But, before I can buy in to all the hype or technical chest beating I need to know the downside. What is it about this camera that I'm going to either not like or simply hate?
Well on the short list there isn't much about this camera I don't like and as of this point I don't hate anything. Here is a list of my initial cons for the Sony A7
- Price – the price for this camera is pretty steep and opens the door for other manufactures. During my research I was seriously looking at the Canon 6D so I could use any of my existing lenses.
- Lens limitations – It's often said that the Sony A7 lacks a wide range of lenses. At first glance it's easy to agree however with more research I'm not sure it's as big an issue as thought. One of my biggest requests was to have a small compact camera. Saying that do you really need a wide range of lenses?
- On/Off switch – The on/off switch is easily confused with the front dial. A few times while adjusting settings in the back my finger slipped from the dial to the power switch and i've turned the camera
- off.
Sample photos of the Sony A7 with kit lens
So what's the first thing you take a photo of when you buy a new camera? Yes, your cat! Ok I know it's not the most exciting subject but hey you want to test out the new toy. This set of sample images from the Sony A7 are literally the first photos taken with this camera. Why I choose to take photos of a kitten are pretty simple. One of the main reasons I decided to take photos of my kitten, beyond convenience, was the fact that kittens have lots of energy. This energy was perfect for testing the cameras ability to focus and track a close moving subject. Now this camera won't hold water against the top end Nikon or Canon (check out my Canon 1DX sample images) or alike but hey it did do a pretty good job.
Sony A7 Sample Images
You can see all my Sony A7 sample images in my photo gallery. I'll be adding new photos now and then to showcase some of the cool features this camera provides.
Uses for mirrorless cameras
I plan on using this camera as often as possible. I'm especially excited to use the Sony A7 during my next product shoot. As a local photographer i'm often asked to visit a clients or prospects location prior to quoting or bidding on the job. The power of this camera will allow my to bring little to no gear along and capture some amazing photos. In the past I've done this to help set the scene and prepare myself for the actual photo shoot. I can also see this camera being very useful in product photography. In the weeks to come watch out for a post on just that. I'll do an A/B test between the Sony A7 and Canon 1DX. This should prove to be very interesting.
Top rated photos on Flickr: Do you agree?
With over 2,000 photos posted on Flickr I wanted to thank all those who commented and favorited my pictures. I thought I would post the top rated photos on Flickr from my photostream. This group of images is always changing and updating so come back often.
Top rated photos on Flickr
This collection of my best Flickr photostream includes pictures from a number of years and a range of genres. I will continue to add to this set so that I have the top 100 Flickr photos grouped together. There are many amazing pictures on Flickr and trying to pick the world's best photos on Flickr is next to impossible.
Tips for arranging your photos on Flickr
If I had to choose Flickr's best photos I think I'd end up numb. How can you select from millions of images a select few. Is it the top 10 Flickr photos or the top 20 Flickr photos, either way it's an impossible task. I've recently found that the best way to organize my photos on Flickr is in both logical groups (i.e. Industrial Machinery or top flowers on Flickr) or in some cases just groups of a style like black and white photos. For me there isn't a best size photo for Flickr. I think if you crop the photo in a way that makes the photo more appealing the Flickr community will spot it and acknowledge your work and talent. I have many photostreams and often switch from one to the next when picking the best Flickr photostream. It is all too subjective to pick just one. When you organize your pictures into sets do so in a way that tells some sort of story. Don't think there is one best way to organize photos on Flickr, it's a personal choice and should reflect your talents.
Local photographers offer 2 key differences others can't
Taking the time to search for a local photographer can often lead to an overall better experience. Why is a photographer local to where you are important? A photographer in your local area has two major advantages, cost and knowledge.
Two advantages to hiring a local photographer for your next project
First the cost of a photographer is generally a combination of time and experience. How much time the photographer will spend with you is an hourly billed item. Travel from their office to your location is added in to your costs and is simply money better spent elsewhere. The other major component to cost is the experience of the photographer. The greater the experience the photographer has usually means better photos which translate in to higher costs.
The second reason is another obvious one but very important. A local photographer knows the area. Yes it's simple but so important. Knowing the local area is critical to finding great locations to shoot your photos. Imagine trying to explain to a photographer from out of town where you would like the photos taken or options to look at. They will either scout the area the day before which will add to the overall costs or try to make it work on the day of the event. This high risk option will add unnecessary tension to your project.
Tips for choosing a photographer in your area
Now you have a list of local photographers and need to choose which ones to call. Here is a quick list of tips for picking the right photographer for you.
- Personality – do you like the photographer?
- Style – is their styling in line with what you like or are looking for?
- Location – do they have a studio and will they go on location to shoot?
- Input – can you provide input during the creative process?
- Experience – how long have they been taking photos professionally?
- Time – how much time will you have with the photographer pre, during and post event?
- Proofs – how long until you receive proofs?
- Post production – can they edit your photos to correct and adjust?
- Printing – can you purchase prints from them?
Being prepared is half the battle when selecting a local photographer. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
How to pick a wedding photographer with the right style
The task of how to pick a wedding photographer is probably one of the most difficult choices you'll have to make when planning your wedding. Unlike other vendor choices you'll have to make picking the photographer have some very unique differences. With a DJ you have a lot of control over the type of music you'll want played at your wedding. A song selection can cover most if not all of the night. Same holds true with your flower arrangements. You know exactly what flowers, colors and arrangements you want. With a photographer it's a little more than just your choice. Wedding photographers are very much like painters. They each have a specific style and within that style there is a wide range of how they apply it to a wedding.
Remember liking the photographer and bonding with them is essential!
Wedding photographer styles
There are four basic wedding photography styles in today's market. Each style can capture beautiful pictures of your special day. They thing to remember here is in six months or six years will you still feel as passionate about the photos? Check out each style of photography carefully and honestly evaluate them against your lifestyle. As an example if you're an ultraconservative person would an edgy bold look appeal to you? Probably not. Now that's a very obvious contrast so be careful that when you're stepping outside your normal comfort zone that it's really what you want and not what's trendy.
How to pick a wedding photographer style: 4 basic types
Documentary wedding photography: This style is all about the event and less about traditional 'staged' photos. You'll rarely see people looking directly into the camera and you'll almost never see a formal group photo. People like Jennifer Aniston had her wedding photographer do exactly this. She didn't want to stop to take photos and didn't want to miss the people and excitement of the wedding. She just wanted photos that documented the day and captured key moments as they happened.
Portraiture wedding photography: When you see your parents wedding photos do you smile and think, that's what I want. If you do then you should consider a traditional wedding photographer or portraiture photographer. Traditional settings and groupings with family and friends are the stable of this photographer. Backdrops and framed settings are common settings used in this photo style. Some photographers will push the boundary and use a more edgy setting but still maintain the traditional wedding photography principles.
Fine art wedding photography: This is one of my favorite wedding photography styles. It's a blend of many styles (maybe all) allowing the photographer a great deal of artistic license. This is where you must like and bond with the photographer. The wedding photos you'll receive after your big day is the point of view seen from the photographer. Personally when I shoot in this style I listen to the client and blend their wishes etc… with my style. The outcome is specific to your wedding and not a cookie cut-out.
Edgy and bold wedding photography: This style is pushing the boundary to the limits. Creative control is given completely to the photographer and the sky's the limit. Off-beat angles, colors, locations and more set this wedding style apart from all the rest. Expect to be shocked and surprised at how dynamic these photos can be. Perfection in positioning people in groups or alone is not the focus. Cut-off heads, out of focus brides, random photos are all part of emotion expressed when taking edgy wedding photos.
For more information on my photography services contact me today.
Toronto Zoo Elephants: Caught in pictures as this controversial rescue lingers in the news
The Toronto Zoo has been in the news for the past several years over Bob Barkers quest to rescue elephants from the zoo. These large majestic animals always make great subjects when visiting the zoo. I've created this set of elephant pictures to show captured over the past several years.
Photos from the Toronto Zoo before the elephants move
Looking at these pictures I begin to wonder if the move is a good thing or not? Elephants are one of the most common animals found at a zoo. Before the Toronto Zoo elephants move to California I thought I'd put together this collection of pictures.
Bob Barker rescues the Toronto Zoo Elephants
I didn't know they needed rescuing! Ok I'll admit I've not stay dialed in to this whole thing. All I know is that Bob Barker has had his sights on the elephants at the Toronto Zoo and now they're supposed to move. Right or wrong it will be a loss to the people in Ontario and at Canada's largest zoo. I wonder how many other animals at this zoo or any other need 'rescuing'.
Photographer in Durham Region: How to capture pictures locally
Just outside of The Greater Toronto Area (or GTA) is a region of Southern Ontario called Durham Region. As a photographer in the area I'm often faced with the challenge when I'm not working of what to photograph. After all this is a suburb of a big city what could there possibly be that's exciting and cool to take a picture of?
The challenge of being a Photographer in Durham Region
Durham Region has a number of small towns within it. Oshawa is one of the biggest if not the largest. It's founded on the automotive industry (check out my automotive photos here) and is a typical industrial city. So when looking for ideas I found myself asking the question where do I start, what can I take a picture of that would challenge my skill and help me grow as a photographer? Plenty! simply stop looking and sit in one spot. Look around you and begin to understand where you are. Then big a style or theme for taking photos It could be the use of color or shapes or decay. Just start with an idea. Soon you'll find yourself snapping photos of all kinds of things. Then pause again to review some of your pictures and see if you have a direction to go on like macro or people. It's the pausing that helps settle your mind down enough to see what's around you.
Looking in all the wrong places! Yes being a photographer in Pickering or a photographer in Ajax all comes with the same challenges. Rows and rows of housing developments and big box department stores leave little to be creative with. You can drive around for hours and see almost the exact same thing, or at least it seems that way.
Nature photography in Whitby
One are in Durham that many photographers love to go to is Lynde Shore. This protect region sits right on Lake Ontario and offers many opportunities for nature photos. I often head there when I can't seem to find anything else to take a picture of. You can see a collection of my nature photos on Flickr that include pictures taken here.
So, as a Photographer in Durham Region I've learned as I do with my clients that taking photographs is all about seeing.
Fujifilm X20 high speed video
The new Fujifilm X20 has some pretty cool high speed video capabilities. Top speed of 250 frames per second is pretty impressive. So how well does this do in practice?
Slow motion sample video from the Fujifilm X20
The following slow motion video is a first attempt and the first of more to come. The video was shot at Ajax Downs on a very sunny summer day. Everything was perfect accept where I was standing. About 50 yards away and slightly elevated was the best location I could find.
Watch the Fujifilm X20 high speed video
Highlights from the 2012 Royal Horse Show
Another great night at The Royal Horse Show! Watching greats like Ian Millar and Yann do their thing at the Greenhawk Canadian Show Jumping Championships. The evening was filled with excitement and even a bit of mystery. An unexpected fire alarm slowed things down for 20 minutes or so. Once the alarm was reset things kicked in to high gear. There was a sense of urgency to get on with things and boy did they do that. Hats off to the organisers at the Royal Winter Fair for keeping things on track and action packed.
Photos from the Greenhawk Canadian Show Jumping Championships
Ian Millar
Ian Millar winning at the The Royal Horse Show at this years Royal Winter Fair
Yann Candele
Yann Candele winning at the The Royal Horse Show at this years Royal Winter Fair
Yann Candele takes the Greenhawk jump instride at the Royal Horse Show


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Location: NL
|The latest version is: 188.8.131.52. You can download this version from adobe.com.
PC: JJ Computer Services
Intel Core I3 2100 3.1Ghz
DDR3 Kingston ValueRam 4GB 1333
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bits SP1
Secunia PSI 126.96.36.19916
Internet Explorer 9
Mozilla Firefox 31NL
Laptop: MSI GT780DX
Intel Core I5-2450
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bits SP1
Secunia PSI 184.108.40.20616
Internet Explorer 11
Mozilla Firefox 31NL
|RE: Latest Adobe Reader Version Incorrect
|21st Jan, 2013 16:10
|Score: 1250
Posts: 989
User Since: 8th Nov 2008
System Score: 98%
Location: UK
You need to find the location where PSI is finding the old version of Adobe Reader.
Use Maurice Joyce's instructions as in this thread: http://secunia.com/community/forum/thread/show/137...
The following versions of Adobe Reader are supported and fully patched:
Adobe Reader XI 11.0.1
Adobe Reader X 10.1.5
Adobe Reader 9 9.5.3
Adobe Reader XI is not supported on Windows Vista.