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What is 'Collateralization'
Collateralization is the act where a borrower pledges an asset as recourse to the lender in the event that the borrower defaults on the initial loan. Collateralization of assets gives lenders a sufficient level of reassurance against default risk, which allows loans to be issued to individuals/companies with less than optimal credit history/debt rating.
BREAKING DOWN 'Collateralization'
Mortgage financing allows borrowers to hold title over their own home despite acquiring it via borrowed funds. However, in the terms of the mortgage, if the borrowers default on the mortgage payments, the lender has a right to sell the property to recoup the loan amount.
Businesses can use collateralization for debt offerings. Such bonds may go into details as to the specific asset, such as equipment and/or property that is being pledged for the repayment of the bond offering in the event of default. The increased level of security offered to a bondholder typically means that the coupon rate offered on the bond will be lower as well.
CollateralProperty or other assets that a borrower offers a lender to secure ...
Security AgreementA document that provides a lender a security interest in a specified ...
Full Recourse DebtA guarantee that no matter what happens, the borrower will repay ...
Borrowing BaseThe amount of money a lender will loan to a company based on ...
Secured NoteA type of loan that is backed by the borrower's assets. If a ...
Additional CollateralAdditional assets put up as collateral by a borrower against ...
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What Is Collateral?Collateral is property or other assets that a borrower offers a lender to secure a loan. If the borrower stops making the promised loan payments, the lender can seize the collateral to recoup ...
Personal Finance
Explaining Non-Recourse DebtNon-recourse debt limits a lender as to what it can and cannot pursue for collateral.
What are the Five C's of Credit?The five C's of credit are what banks and other lenders evaluate about a potential borrower when making a lending decision. The five C's are Character, Capacity, Capital, Collateral and Conditions. ...
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What Is A Mortgage?A mortgage is a loan used to purchase a home, where the property serves as the borrower's collateral.
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What Happens in a Default?Borrowers are in default when they don't honor a debt, whether their failure is intentional or not.
Personal Finance
Contrasting Non-Recourse And Recourse LoansThe difference between a recourse and non-recourse loan involves how aggressively a lender can pursue a borrower who defaults on the loan.
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What Does a Lender Do?A lender provides funds to another with the expectation those funds will be repaid with interest.
How Does Securities Lending Work?Securities lending is the act of loaning a stock or other security to an investor or firm.
Financing Basics For First-Time HomebuyersIf you're looking to get your first mortgage, there are many financing options available.
Personal Finance
Conquering The Terms Of Your MortgageBuyers with big down payments should get the best mortgage terms. Unfortunately, the equation isn't that simple.
What is the difference between secured and unsecured debts?Learn the differences between secured and unsecured debt; discover how banks buffer risks associated with each type of loan ... Read Answer >>
What is the most important "C" in the Five Cs of Credit?Learn how the five C's of credit affect new credit application decisions, and understand how a lender analyzes each aspect ... Read Answer >>
What is the difference between a non-recourse loan and a recourse loan?The essential difference between a recourse and non-recourse loan has to do with which assets a lender can go after if a ... Read Answer >>
Why do banks use the Five Cs of Credit to determine a borrower's credit worthiness?Learn the five Cs of credit, why they are important and how banks use them to understand and mitigate risks when making loans ... Read Answer >>
Do all banks use the Five Cs of Credit when evaluating potential borrowers?Understand how lenders analyze a new credit application from a borrower, and learn why the five Cs of credit are an important ... Read Answer >>
When did people first start using collateral to secure loans?Read about the history of lending and collateral, including a time when an entire nation was pledged as collateral for all ... Read Answer >>

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PA Supreme Court Rules in Favor of the PFT!
The Court has ruled that the District had no legal right to cancel the PFT contract On October 6, 2014.
PFT President Jerry Jordan on Announcement of First "Community Schools" Cohort
After years of advocating for Community Schools, this is a great day for Philly's schoolchildren.
PFT President Jerry Jordan on HB 530
A bad charter school reform bill has stalled... for now.
Tell the PA House: Vote NO on HB 530
The PA House is preparing to pass charter school legislation that would decimate Philadelphia's public schools!
PFT President Jerry Jordan on Final Passage of Soda Tax
The PFT looks forward to engaging with Council and the Mayor to ensure the implementation of Pre-K and Community Schools is as effective as possible."
Council President Clarke's Statement on FY2017 Budget
Darrell Clarke calls "on the School District of Philadelphia and the School Reform Commission to come back to the bargaining table. Philadelphia public school educators deserve both a raise and a fair contract..."
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PFT Joins Coalition Calling for Changes to PPA/Ride Sharing Legislation
The language in SB 984 & HB 1290 does not go far enough to protect the interests of Philadelphians. Nor does it ensure that PPA meet its obligation to the School District.
Statement from PFT President Jerry Jordan on 1,000 Days Without a Contract
PFT members have gone four years without a raise, and 1,000 Days without a new collective bargaining agreement
Jerry Jordan's Testimony: 1,000 Days Without a Contract
On May 26, testimony on the lack of a PFT contract was delivered to the SRC on behalf of PFT president Jerry Jordan
Jerry Jordan on Gov. Wolf's Veto of HB 805
PFT applauds the Governor for standing up to GOP leaders who threatened to withhold resources from schoolchildren.
Statement from PFT President Jerry Jordan on Councilman Green's Resolution Calling for a New PFT Contract
Councilman Derek Green's resolution highlights the sacrifices made by Philly's educators, who have been working without a contract since 2013.
PFT President Jerry Jordan on District Plans to Replace Source4Teachers with Kelly Services
The District's plan to repeat the same failed experiment with Kelly Services is absolutely mind-boggling.
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Here are some resources and information you can use to help Philly join more than 80 cities in this national day of action
Statement from PFT President Jerry Jordan on Latest SRC Charter Conversion Vote
The SRC voted to Give Wister, Cooke and Huey Elementary to charter school companies
PFT President Jerry Jordan on Passage of HB 1589
Legislation implements funding formula without restoring Corbett-era cuts to public education.
PFT Announces Endorsements for April 26 Primary Election
The union has endorsed candidates whose records and views best align with the PFT's Education Platform
Jerry Jordan on Governor Wolf's Announcement of Basic Education Funding Distribution
Allocation of additional resources is an important step forward, but our schools still need more revenue
Jerry Jordan on SCOTUS Ruling on Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association
By a 4-4 vote, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling that preserves the right of public sector unions to collect "agency fees."
Statement from PFT President Jerry Jordan on Governor Wolf's Decision Not to Veto 2015-16 Budget
GOP legislators gave Governor Wolf an untenable choice.
Helen Gym Talks Teacher Vacancies, New PFT Contract
Gym: A fair and responsible teachers' contract should prioritize the resources and supports that will both attract and retain highly effective teaching personnel and ensure quality teaching and learning conditions and opportunities within schools.
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Let Mayor Kenney know that you support his proposal to generate millions for community schools and Universal Pre-K
Jerry Jordan on District Plans to Restore Full-Time Counselors and School Nurses
The PFT has been calling for restoration of these services for years--it seems the District is finally getting the message
PFT President Jerry Jordan on Mayor Kenney's Budget Address
PFT supports Mayor's proposed soda tax, anticipated to generate $400 million over 5 years
PFT Members from Key Recognized for Life-Saving Efforts
Christie Shaw and Maria Landi are being recognized for saving a colleagues life last June.
Jerry Jordan: Testimony on Resolution #160033
Jerry Jordan spoke to the City Council Education Committee about their resolution to improve education for all students
Testimony to Philadelphia Commission on Universal Pre-K
PFT president Jerry Jordan today addressed the Commission's recommendations for bringing Universal Pre-K to Philadelphia
Jerry Jordan on PA Supreme Court's Ruling on "W. Phila. Achievement Charter vs. SDP and the SRC"
In a major decision, The PA Supreme Court today ruled that the SRC cannot waive portions of the school code.
Statement from PFT President Jerry Jordan on Governor Wolf's Budget Address
Governor Wolf today delivered his budget address, where he re-emphasized his ongoing commitment to fair and equitable education funding.
Statement from PFT President Jerry Jordan on Pennsylvania's Delay of Keystone Exam Requirement
Governor Wolf has signed the bill that will delay the use of Keystone Exams as a Graduation Requirement.
PFT President Jerry Jordan on City Council's Return to Session
Philadelphia City Council returned with an ambitious and hopeful agenda.
Statement from PFT President Jerry Jordan on Conversion of Cooke, Huey and Wister to Charter Schools
With a stunning, backdoor resolution, the SRC voted to give away three neighborhood public schools.
PFT Shines a Light on F.S. Edmonds Staff
Lost in the news coverage of the boiler explosion at F.S. Edmonds School was the quick thinking and heroism of the school's teachers and support staff. PFT president Jerry Jordan wants to make sure that story is told.
Statement from PFT President Jerry Jordan on PA House Amendments to HB1327
The State House passed amendments to HB1327 that would strip $71 million from Philadelphia's public schools this year.
Statement from PFT President Jerry Jordan on Staffing Levels in Philadelphia Schools
The PFT is calling once again for the District to fill the vacancies in Philadelphia's public schools. The District and the School Reform Commission should immediately and permanently end their relationship with Source4Teachers.
Statement from PFT President Jerry Jordan on Conversion of Cooke and Huey Elementary Schools
The District today announced it would recommend that Jay Cooke and Samuel B. Huey Elementary Schools be given away to charter school operators.
Jerry Jordan on Governor Wolf's Line Item Veto of HB 1460
Governor Wolf's actions are welcome news for our schoolchildren
PFT President Jerry Jordan Calls for Veto of HB 1460
Many legislators have fought diligently for adequate funding for our schools; unfortunately, their voices are drowned out by too many legislators who put their own interests before those of our children.
Statement from PFT President Jerry Jordan on Day 176 of the PA Budget Crisis
It is simply reprehensible that schools today will dismiss for the holiday break with no clear path forward, and no promise of any relief from the unrelenting cuts that they have endured over the past 4 years.
PFT President Jerry Jordan on PA Dept. of Education's Findings Regarding Curriculum Deficiencies in Philadephia
The PA Dept. of Education is directing the District to fix deficient curricula at Bodine High School, CAPA, Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush, and C.W. Henry Elementary School.
Statement from PFT President Jerry Jordan on the need for a full spending package for the Commonwealth of PA
Instead of passing a full spending package, the discussion in the House has now returned to floating patchwork, stopgap measures derived from the budget bill vetoed by Governor Wolf in June.
Statement from PFT President Jerry Jordan on Saturday's budget developments in the PA House
PA House leadership is placing its political agenda over the needs of our children.
Statement from PFT President Jerry Jordan on the PA Budget Crisis Threatening School Districts
We all must call on the Legislature to pass a budget that adequately and sustainably funds our children's schools.
Statement from PFT President Jerry Jordan on the Charter School Language in the School Code
The PFT is troubled by how the PA Senate's version of HB 530 "stacks the deck" in favor of charter schools.
Statement from PFT President Jerry Jordan on PA Senate's Passage of School Code Bill
While the nation moves away from NCLB-era reforms, the PA Senate has taken a huge step backward.
Jerry Jordan Joins Randi Weingarten, Barack Obama for ESSA Bill Signing
Philadelphia Federation of Teachers president Jerry Jordan will join American Federation of Teachers president Randi Weingarten this morning as President Barack Obama signs into law the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
Statement from PFT President Jordan on the Assault of a Teacher at George Washington High School
The incident at George Washington High School is emblematic of the District's failure to provide adequate staff and resources for our schools
"America Tonight:" PFT Exposes Building Conditions in Philly
In a nationally televised segment PFT members talk about unhealthy and dangerous building conditions, and how the District has been slow to respond.
Statement from PFT President Jerry Jordan on Common Pleas Court Ruling in Favor of School Counselors
The Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas has upheld the Arbitrator's June 29 Ruling
Statement from PFT President Jerry Jordan on Mayor-Elect Kenney's appointment of Otis Hackney as Chief Education Officer
Otis Hackney has long been a strong leader in Philadelphia's schools.
PFT Members Get Out the Vote on Election Day
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The PFT looks forward to a partnership with Philly's new mayor as we address the challenges facing our schoolchildren.
Statement from PFT President Jerry Jordan on Helen Gym's Election to City Council
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Last week, President Phil Hanlon gave a speech in which he said that the college's mission and vision for the future is being compromised by high-risk and harmful behavior. He announced the formation of a steering committee to focus on three areas: sexual assault, high-risk drinking and lack of inclusion.
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Irresistible Chewy White Chocolate Chip Cookies
Total Time
Prep 10 mins
Cook 13 mins
Soft, chewy, delicious, and EASY! These cookies will disappear as soon as they are taken out of the oven. The sweet flavor of the white chocolate chips is irresistible!
Ingredients Nutrition
- 3 cups flour
- 3⁄4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3⁄4 cup margarine
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 (12 ounce) bag white chocolate chips, They taste the best if you freeze them before adding them to the dough. It keeps them solid when the
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cream together margarine and eggs until smooth. (Add the eggs 1 at a time.).
- Add the granulated sugar followed by the brown sugar.
- Add the flour 1 cup at a time.
- Add vanilla, salt and baking soda.
- Add the white chocolate chips 1 cup at a time.
- Bake in the oven for 12-13 minutes.
- They will be very soft when removed from the oven, but immediately use a metal spatula to remove them from the cookie sheets to let the cookies cool.
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I love this recipe! I'm very glad that I found it online. This is my second time making them, mine are in the oven now with 3 mins to go! I like that this recipe is so versatile. You can substitute endless ingredients for the white choc. or add them to it. I always only use half a bag and that is PLENTY. This is the only recipe ive found online that I didn't have to change. I followed the measurements and instructions to a T and it was perfect. Someone before me said the dough was crumbly so they had to add water, that's not so I promise. It may be crumbly after u add the 3rd cup flour but all it takes is some vigorous styring & folding. I even use my hands a bit towards the end. I don't recommend adding any water if u follow this to the letter they'll turn out great. These cookies are decadent enough for holidays, events or special occasions, yet easy & simple enough for whipping up on a Wednesday afternoon for yourself and family. Thanks Food.com! -Jo Molly
Very yummy! I only used 1/2 a bag of chip, and added small bag of walnuts. Very good! Thank you for posting!
These cookies were fabulous, and I don't even like white chocolate that much! I used salted butter, which I think made the flavors pop that much more. I only used a little over half of a bag of wihte chocolate chips and that was plenty.


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France winger Malouda, 32, was frozen out of the first-team picture after featuring in last season's Champions League final win over Bayern Munich, electing to bide his time instead of taking a pay cut to move to his homeland or Brazil, where he has roots and had been reportedly interested in playing.
The former Lyon man, who sold him to Chelsea for £13 million in 2007, is now expected to return to France, although he is unlikely to command the £80,000 per week he earned at Stamford Bridge.
His Chelsea team-mates Yossi Benayoun and Paulo Ferreira were also released, while another ex Chelsea defender William Gallas was not given a contract extension by Tottenham Hotspur.
Gallas joined Spurs from North London rivals Arsenal in 2010, and is joined on the free agents list by one-time England winger David Bentley, who struggled to break into the Tottenham team and spent time on loan at FK Rostov in Russia and former club Blackburn Rovers.
Roque Santa Cruz was released by Manchester City after loan spells at Real Betis and Malaga, whose coach Manuel Pellegrini is expected to take the vacant manager's job at Eastlands. Kolo Toure was also released by City, having agreed a move to Liverpool, while Wayne Bridge leaves to join Reading.
Mark Schwarzer's release by Fulham would have been a surprise had the club not agreed to sign Netherlands goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg from Roma. The veteran Australian was out of contract and rejected an extension.
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Kicad is an open source (GPL) software for the creation of electronic schematic
diagrams and printed circuit board artwork.
Designed and written by Jean-Pierre Charras, a researcher at LIS (Laboratoire
des Images et des Signaux) and a teacher in IUT de Saint Martin d'Heres
(France), in the field of electrical engineering and image processing.
Kicad is a set of four softwares and a project manager:
* Eeschema: Schematic entry.
* Pcbnew: Board editor.
* Gerbview: GERBER viewer (photoplotter documents).
* Cvpcb: footprint selector for components used in the circuit design.
* Kicad: project manager.
WWW: http://kicad-pcb.org/
To install the port: cd /usr/ports/cad/kicad-devel/ && make install clean
cd /usr/ports/cad/kicad-devel/ && make install clean
A package is not available for ports marked as: Forbidden / Broken / Ignore / Restricted
PKGNAME: kicad-devel
SHA256 (kicad/kicad-r6904.tar.bz2) = 4afc25cb2e290bf0632e546ed42d1a60fd987dad81ab8000da5aaff7ca773a25
SIZE (kicad/kicad-r6904.tar.bz2) = 94165593
NOTE: FreshPorts displays only information on required and default dependencies. Optional dependencies are not covered.
===> The following configuration options are available for kicad-devel-r6904:
DOCS=on: Build and/or install documentation
===> Use 'make config' to modify these settings
desktop-file-utils shared-mime-info compiler:c++11-lib tar:bzip2 cmake gettext python gnome
If you plan to create 3D shapes for Printed board modules,
install the 3D modeler wings3D (port graphics/wings).
Pcbnew uses the exported files in wrml (.wrl) format from
wings3d (not the native .wings format).
Number of commits found: 70
cad/kicad-devel: Fix faulty IGNORE message which falsely traps DF
- OSVERSION needs to be coupled with OPSYS
- BROKEN_FreeSBD_9 might have been a more appropriate method
- Marking ignore for GCC is faulty logic, it builds fine on GCC that is
provided with a good math lib
This restores building on DragonFly.
- Update to r6904,
- set KICAD_BUILD_VERSION to DISTVERSION (as suggested by joerg@)
- Ignore FreeBSD releases < 10 or gcc builds for now since at least g++-48
doesn't seem to provide all needed math functions
(like std::asinh ...) needed by GLM.
Try to fix comilation under FreeBSD-9
Update to r6680.
Remove ${PORTSDIR}/ from dependencies, Mk and categories a, b, and c.
With hat: portmgr
Sponsored by: Absolight
Remove BROKEN_FreeBSD_8 from all remaining ports.
FreeBSD 8 is no longer supported.
Update to r6329.
Update to r6284.
Ignore docs for now since old lp docs repo seems gone.
Remove trailing whitespace from Makefiles, A-L.
Update to r6201.
Update to r6041.
Update to r5933.
Remove build-plist target not needed anymore and still generating deprecated
Use BROKEN_FreeBSD_8 to avoid playing with .pre.mk/.post.mk
- Mark BROKEN on 8.x: absence of strtoll
Approved by: portmgr blanket
MASTER_SITES cleanup.
- Replace ${MASTER_SITE_FOO} with FOO.
- Merge MASTER_SITE_SUBDIR into MASTER_SITES when possible. (This means 99.9%
of the time.)
- Remove occurrences of MASTER_SITE_LOCAL when no subdirectory was present and
no hint of what it should be was present.
- Fix some logic.
- And generally, make things more simple and easy to understand.
While there, add magic values to the FESTIVAL, GENTOO, GIMP, GNUPG, QT and
SAMBA macros.
Also, replace some EXTRACT_SUFX occurences with USES=tar:*.
Checked by: make fetch-urlall-list
With hat: portmgr
Sponsored by: Absolight
Update to r5612 and add a patch to avoid compiling error when using -std=c++11
in CXXFLAGS.
Unbreak after WX update by adding -std=c++11 to CXXFLAGS.
Update to r5542.
Update to r5469.
Try to fix build on FreeBSD 8.* and 9.*
Correct WWW URL
Submitted by: Ashley Mills
Requested by: Mikael Urankar
Update to bzr rev 5363
Delete Patches which shouldn't be needed when using boost from ports.
Cleanup plist
- Convert ports from cad/, chinese/, comms/ and converters/ to new
Approved by: portmgr (implicit)
Update the default version of GCC in the Ports Collection from GCC 4.7.4
to GCC 4.8.3.
Part II, Bump PORTREVISIONs.
Tested by: antoine (-exp runs)
Approved by: portmgr (implicit)
Update to bzr rev 5104.
Chase conflicts.
Add OPTIONS_DEFINE=DOCS for ports with %%PORTDOCS%% in the plist.
Where possible, correct a few instances where PORTDOCS was being used
to flag stuff in EXAMPLESDIR. For some ports, mostly those owned by
ruby@, PORTDOCS is applied to pretty much everything whether it's
documentation or example.
Switch to wxGTK30
cad/kicad-devel: Unbreak build on DragonFly
DragonFly needs the same patch as FreeBSD on the current version.
Covered by just-fix-it blanket (no-op for FreeBSD)
Remove all space characters from Makefile assignments.
No functional changes included.
CR: D193 (except math/sedumi)
Approved by: portmgr (bapt)
Update to r4913.
Add two forgotten patchfiles.
Try to avoid bzr leftovers.
Use boost from ports.
Request same compiler as boost.
- Remove useless gmake entry
Fix USES
Update to r4886 and stagify.
This version should contain the CERN push&shove router.
Chase the upgrade of kicad in CONFLICTS.
Approved by: portmgr (implicit)
Replace all @unexec /bin/rmdir with @unexec rmdir
With hat: portmgr
Sponsored by: Absolight
Update the default version of GCC used in the Ports Collection from
GCC 4.6.4 to GCC 4.7.3. This entails updating the lang/gcc port as
well as changing the default in Mk/bsd.default-versions.mk.
Part II, Bump PORTREVISIONs.
Supported by: Christoph Moench-Tegeder <email@example.com> (fixing many ports)
Tested by: bdrewery (two -exp runs)
Chase boost and icu bump
While here convert some LIB_DEPENDS
In preparation for making libtool generate libraries with a sane name, fix all
LIB_DEPENDS in cad
With hat: portmgr
- Respect CMAKE_BUILD_TYPE
Approved by: portmgr (bapt)
Use gcc for now.
Avoid to download the boost library during the build.
Its bundled in the distfile instead.
Tell bzr to use ${WRKSRC} as the HOME directory.
PR: ports/183121
- Remove manual creation and removal of share/applications, as it's now in the
mtree (categories starting with [bce])
Approved by: portmgr (bdrewery)
Try to fix the build.
Add NO_STAGE all over the place in preparation for the staging support (cat:
Fix plist
Update to a newer snapshot.
- Remove MAKE_JOBS_SAFE variable
Approved by: portmgr (bdrewery)
- Convert USE_GETTEXT to USES (part 4)
Approved by: portmgr (bapt)
- convert USE_CMAKE to USES
- while here clean up some ports from CMAKE_VERBOSE, which is intended
for users
Approved by: portmgr (miwi)
Chase boost update
Bump PORTREVISION to reflect name change from devel/bazaar-ng --> devel/bzr
- update png to 1.5.10
Remove CMAKE_USE_PTHREAD from the ports using it.
This setting has not had any effect since r1.13 to bsd.cmake.mk, as it
was only useful when we supported FreeBSD < 7.
Approved by: avilla (mentor), portmgr (miwi)
Feature safe: yes
Correct pkg-plist
Reminded by: pav@
Update to rev. 3060.
Bump PORTREVISION after open-mofit update
Update to rev. 2883
Add missing Makefile.bzr_rev
Switch to the launchpad repository
Update to rev. 2600.
Bounce PORTREVISION for gettext-related ports. Have fun, ya'll.
- update to 1.4.1
Reviewed by: exp8 run on pointyhat
Supported by: miwi
- update to jpeg-8
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Magic Items in D&D Next
Magic items have played a role in D&D throughout the years, and this week Mike takes a look at what the team is planning to do for D&D Next.
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Seems like the approach I voted for.
No custom items, no wishlist as default. Every item is a unique thing, that strictly makes you better. Perfect.
Getting a flametongue once again means something. And topping at +3 seems old school. I don´t remember +4 or +5 weapons from actual play in 2nd edition. And my adventures also usually have only +1 or +2 wepons on a more regular basis. +3 or more are very rare.
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This approach seems correct. I fear it may lead to very few items in the core book, but I bet the magic item book will be awesome.
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+3 seems high for a cap if the bonuses are pure bonuses.If "A" is broken, that isn't a valid reason for "B" to be so, even if they vary in degree.
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I think +3 as the maximum for usual weapon seems correct. The only higher weapons I remember was the sword of sharpness, +4 IIRC or the vorpal sword +5... but we only got one of them a single time... and there we were first facing it...
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First thought: sounds awesome, exactly my preferred approach to magic items.
Second thought: sounds difficult to do well. Most of the magic items I hand out I custom design. But in doing so, I know the composition of the party, the details of the campaign world, the challenge level of opponents, and expected future adventures. Frex, if I'm planning a mountain climbing adventure in the near future, I'm not going to hand out something that negates the planned terrain challenges.
Power level is going to be difficult to judge well. Frex the Gorgon helmet from the article. Is it weak or strong for a 5th level character? It's tough to judge, even knowing what the upcoming encounters are.
It seems like DMG lists of thousands of magic items will be a lot more work to come up with too.
In any case, I hope they overcome the challenges because it sounds like it will be really fun."Enough screwing around. It's time to kill."
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I didn't hear a thing about wishlists or expected character wealth, so this is already sounding like the best approach to magic items we've seen in D&D for 12 years.
I did hear reference to rolling perhaps random histories and things (and generating new abilities), which is also crazy awesome.
It does make me wonder a bit about item building as a character -- that's not something I think we want to take TOTALLY away (what with the dwarves forging magic swords and the elves having mithril and all that), but it is something we could stand to be secondary in comparison to folks discovering awesome treasure.--- Jacob J Driscoll, A Silvery Void--
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I liked this part:
For example, a few rolls on a table might reveal that dwarves crafted this specific sunder rock mace for use against a demonic incursion. That might give the mace two more special abilities. Whenever the mace is below ground, it gives a slight, gentle tug in the direction of the path that leads back to the nearest dwarven stronghold. If a demon comes within 200 feet of the mace, the weapon grows slightly warmer in its wielder's hand.
I do something like that - well, exactly like that. Roll to determine the item type; roll to determine its power; roll to determine who made it and why.
That said, my method is very, very crude. I'd like to see what they come up with.
And for fun here's a roll and a random magic item of level... let's say 7:
*roll* +2 Plate Armour of *roll* Awe, made by *roll* Minotaurs for *roll* the Beast Within:
A large suite of +2 plate armour, this was made by minotaurs who worshipped Baphomet. The wearer gains a +2 bonus to checks when he clearly displays his armour and intimidates others with the threat of physical force. When the wearer charges a target, all foes who can see him pull back 10' in terror (+10 vs. Will). (On charge: [Fear] Close Burst 20, foes only, +10 vs. Will, push 2)"If people bring so much courage to this world the world has to kill them to break them, so of course it kills them. The world breaks every one and afterward many are strong at the broken places. But those that will not break it kills. It kills the very good and the very gentle and the very brave impartially. If you are none of these you can be sure it will kill you too but there will be no special hurry."
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I've really got mixed feelings for this, but I'm willing to give them the benefit of the doubt until I see it in play test.
Up to +3 in bonuses (higher for artifacts?)... +'s are still +'s, I'd rather they didn't go that high. When the rogue gets a +3 dagger, he's the weapon master then, not the fighter (especially if all the fighter has is his class +x bonuses to fighting). Getting an item that (with lower stat progression) almost doubles your bonus that's pretty significant... And you can't say that low levels won't have it, because then you're going back to tying magic items to level progression... Up to level 5, you don't have an item, after that characters will have +1's... then at level 10 they will all junk those for +2's, and at level 15 they'll be able to get their hands on +3 items... It doesn't make for "flat math" it just makes for "flatter math" that still will have item expectations so that you aren't laughed at by fellow party members. Why are you still carrying your grandfather's antique sword, instead of using the new shiny +x bonus weapon? I'd only put +'s on the item if there is a reason for it. Why does the mace of smashing inanimate objects make it so much easier to hit the quick and agile goblin? Whereas a heartseeker blade that actually twists in your hand to more directly strike any heat producing creature (not constructs, water elementals, etc..) that makes sense.
Escalating Armor via purchases... Why is the heavy armor wearer the only character that has to level up to get his base stats? If the concept of your class is wear heavy armor and hit things, and you won't be able to actually do half of that for multiple levels? If there are class options, or themes that will give you higher armors at the beginning then this could be a moot point though. Otherwise every other class is equipped with everything they need coming out the door... The fighter though comes out half dressed. This would be like the wizard being able to have 3 different at-will spells, but he'll only know 1. Or the rogue being able to pick locks with the proper tools, but unable to get those tools until a higher level, and still further until he'll get the tools to disarm traps.
These are really negative sounding, but I honestly want to see them in play. Like I said I could see the second one being moot if there are class options/themes/backgrounds that bypass it.
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510 Tasting Notes
This has been my go-to black tea recently, whenever I can't decide what to brew. But, alas, I've finally used it all up. I have several new black teas on their way to me, so I won't be re-ordering this one for a while, but that will make it all the more special when it makes it back to my cupboard again in the future :)
Farewell for now, yummy tea, until we meet again (^.^)
I've had this tea several times since I last logged it. I don't know why, but it tastes so much more bitter than the first few cups I had. I don't know if its just the current batch that I have or if I'm preparing it differently or if my tastebuds simply changed gears (happens surprisingly frequently)
I still like it and I reach for it when I want a dunking tea for my biscuits, but I am not as in love with it as I was in the beginning.
It's finally cold enough to use my heater. I love autumn! It's supposed to warm up a bit next week, but not too much.
I completely forgot that I had this tea, a small sample from my last Verdant order. I haven't been too impressed with dragonwell teas in the past, so I was in no hurry to try this sample when I first got it.
I'm enjoying my second cup of it now and must say that it is the best dragonwell tea that I have tried. It hints at wanting to be a japanese green, but maintains a non-astringent sort of nutty and fruity dragonwell characteristic too.
And now I've finished my cup and must get ready for class :)
I haven't been much in the mood for puerh lately (been in a black tea phase) but decided to kick myself back into eclectic variety.
These really are very good Tuo Chas. I don't care if the puerh nerds say that mini cakes are sub-par (could've fooled me). They try to tell me that sheng is better too, but nothing has yet compared to the rich full-bodied flavor of a cup of shu for me :)
On a side note: sorry guys if I don't log as often as I used to. I still check in with steepster everyday, but I don't have any new teas atm (just sipping through the oldies but goodies) and school work is consuming my time. I'm also stressed about applying for graduate school this year. If I don't get into my preferred school, there will be complications. But besides that, applying at all has me a trifle stressed.
OMG soooo much homework! Today was the third day of classes and I had to stay up so late last night for all the reading. I only have 12 credits (and 2 of them are my piano lessons) and I feel like the work load is heavier than when I was taking 21 credits the last few semesters of my english degree AND working part time. So what the big idea here?! Have I just forgotten how to manage?? Times like these I really miss when all my homework was just math. I am not such a fast reader. On top of that, most of the texts are in German and most of my classmates have more years of German study behind them than me. I am not used to being the one lagging behind.
So anyway, I brewed this tea trying to take a quick breather before I prepare dinner. I put some rock sugar (4 pieces) in this time and it came out so good. Or maybe its one of those times when any hot and comforting drink would seem good just because I am so stressed (that does happen. . and then I brew it again later and think "This isn't the same thing!" lol)
I will miss this tea so much when I run out :(
First day of the semester today. I made it the the gym and dropped off a cat at the vet. It's been such a productive morning. I even have time left to enjoy a cup of tea. yay! It's going to be a heavy semester and I have to start getting things in order for my grad school application. I'm going to need a lot of tea to make it through :)
I still have some of the Organic Irish breakfast left and I had it yesterday. Today I am drinking this one and I think I might like the original slightly better after. Don't get me wrong, this is a good cup, but the other seemed bolder and stronger, more like a breakfast tea. I'll have to be frugal with what's left of my supply :(
Meeka picked up this tea while traveling and sent me a sample in a swap. Her note to me indicated that the company might be Homewood teas, but she wasn't certain. I'm finishing off the last of the sample now (didn't log it before). It's a good every day white tea, not too heavy on the hay and barley notes (but these are the only notes that I detect).
Both this tea and the huckleberry tea from NM Tea Co. have Blackberry leaves and cornflower petals in a black base, so I wondered how different they would really be. I liked the Huckleberry tea, but this tea seems a lot more bitter and astringent than the other (much like my husband thought of the huckleberry tea. . see that tasting note too). I think it may be that I just liked the Huckleberry flavor better so it compensated for otherwise unpleasant bitterness.
Both teas have a better flavor while they are hot, but the bitterness sets in as they cool.
I gave this tea another go, as I sometimes like to do with teas that have unique characteristics that don't immediately turn me away. Last time, I had trouble detecting what part of the tea was the flavor and what part was the base. This time around, it seemed blatantly obvious. I think it's because I've had a lot of different black teas (flavored and unflavored) recently, that differences stand out stronger now. I didn't drink so many black teas in the beginning of my tea journeys, so it has taken some time to get familiar with them, but I'm far from an expert on any type of tea.
Unfortunately, the tamarind flavor didn't agree with me this time and I didn't finish my cup (thought I drank most of it). Oh well.
I just can't seem to get into this one either. I looooove tamarind and black tea, but no matter how I try it (hot, iced, more leaf, less leaf, lower temp, etc.) it just doesn't do it for me.


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What is biomass? Where does biomass come from? How are biofuels made? What is bioenergy?
Participate in the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) BioenergizeME Infographic Challenge to explore these questions and learn about how bioenergy affects YOU! In this challenge, high school-aged teams (grades 9–12) will use technology to research, interpret, apply, and then design an infographic that responds to one of four cross-curricular bioenergy topics.
Download the BioenergizeME Toolkit for a full list of the challenge details and resources. To view this year's deadlines, topic areas, and prompts, download the Annual Update.
Selected infographics are promoted nationally on the challenge website and via social media. One team of students will be selected to present their infographic at the Bioenergy Technologies Office's (BETO's) annual conference in Washington, D.C.
To make the challenge easy and effective, DOE and the Library of Congress have provided a resource guide with steps for doing research, along with valuable links and references to help students learn about their bioenergy topics. Rubrics and guides for creating infographics and designing social media campaigns are also provided. Students can participate in this interdisciplinary STEM-focused challenge through classroom learning or informal education programs.
Check out the interactive BioenergizeME Infographic Challenge Map to see submissions from student teams across the country from past competitions. Put your school on the BioenergizeME map by participating in the next BioenergizeME Infographic Challenge.
Submissions are due March 4, 2016 by 5:00 p.m. Central Time, and the Social Media Campaign period will take place from April 11–22, 2016.
Research Topic Areas and Prompts
Research Resources
Infographic Resources
Challenge Winners
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Research Topic Areas and Prompts
To ensure that teams have the flexibility to develop their ideas and conduct their own research, topic areas are provided. The topic areas help students explore the role of biomass in the context of an energy landscape that has changed many times throughout human history. Within each topic area are prompts that are foundational, broad, and open-ended to foster student-centered discovery.
Choose a prompt from one of the research topic areas below and create an educational infographic.
As you consider your research topic area and the prompts, remember that the strongest entries will show that you have a clear and focused understanding of a relevant issue within the topic area and creativity in how you respond.
2016 Theme—"Exploring the Future American Energy Landscape"
Topic AREA 1 - Bioenergy History
- How has the use of biomass in energy production changed over time? How have technological breakthroughs improved bioenergy efficiency? What technologies are expected to have an impact on bioenergy efficiency in the future?
- Possible subject headings/key words: History of biomass; history of bioenergy; low-carbon future
- Research and create a timeline of U.S. bioenergy policy/lawmaking. Include details on the purpose and goals of a bioenergy-related policy or law, such as the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, the National Bioeconomy Blueprint, or the renewable energy provisions of the 2014 U.S. Farm Bill. Describe how this policy may affect you in the future.
- Possible subject headings/key words: Purpose of the U.S. Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007; Renewable Fuel Standard; National Bioeconomy Blueprint; greenhouse gas reduction
Topic AREA 2 - Workforce and Education
- What are some fields of study that could lead to a career in bioenergy? Be sure to consider both technical and nontechnical backgrounds.
- Possible subject headings/key words: Bioenergy/biofuels careers; STEM education and bioenergy; non-traditional bioenergy careers; communications and bioenergy; policy analyst and bioenergy; other disciplines and bioenergy.
- Research a bioenergy-related higher education program or job training institution in your state. Highlight how the skills or knowledge gained from this program/institution can apply to a career in the bioenergy industry.
- Possible subject headings/key words: bioenergy research institutes; training a bioenergy workforce; bioenergy and land-grant universities.
Topic AREA 3 - Science and Technology
- How do plants capture and store energy from the sun? Describe how this energy can be converted into sustainable transportation fuels. Highlight the strengths and challenges being addressed to make the conversion process feasible for widespread public adoption.
- Possible subject headings/key words: Photosynthesis; Energy from biomass; Cellulosic ethanol; Pyrolysis oil, gasification; Algae biofuel
- Explore a second-generation (advanced) technology for harvesting sustainable transportation fuels from biomass. Include a block or flow diagram of the process and a comparison to a fossil-based resource such as petroleum or coal. Include energy density in the comparison.
- Possible subject headings/key words: advanced biofuel conversion; second-generation conversion
- What are the common types of biomass being explored in the United States to produce biofuels? What characteristics do biomass producers and biorefineries look for when selecting the types of biomass to use as feedstocks for biofuels?
- Possible subject headings/key words: Bioenergy feedstock; turning waste to energy; future biomass feedstocks
- Research one type of energy crop and describe its availability, along with the benefits and challenges that are being addressed, or that need to be addressed, to encourage its broad use as a bioenergy feedstock. How will these considerations change in the future?
- Possible subject headings/key words: Cellulosic energy crops such as switchgrass and miscanthus; plantation-grown woody energy crops such as southern pine, poplar, or willow; and aquaculture species such as algae and cyanobacteria.
Topic AREA 4 - Environmental Impacts
- Compare and contrast the environmental impacts of bioenergy and fossil energy, such as greenhouse gas emissions, water usage, energy balance, soil productivity, biodiversity, etc.
- Possible subject headings/key words: life-cycle analysis, bioenergy systems cradle to grave
- Explore the role of our current transportation system as it relates to energy consumption, environmental conditions, and the national/global economy. Is it sustainable?
- Possible subject headings/key words: oil consumption; transportation energy; climate effects transportation; sustainability transportation
- How would you define sustainable transportation? How can sustainable bioenergy technologies help meet sustainable transportation goals?
- Possible subject headings/key words: Sustainable transportation biofuels; environmental benefits bioenergy; environmental bioenergy benefits forestry; environmental benefits bioenergy agriculture; landscape design bioenergy ecosystem services
- How are researchers and scientists addressing concerns about the potential environmental impacts of bioenergy in the future?
- Possible subject headings/key words: getting biofuels right; bioenergy research centers, bioenergy sustainability
Research Resources
The Bioenergy Technologies Office collaborated with the Library of Congress to develop a collection of quality resources for the BioenergizeME Infographic Challenge. These resources were compiled to provide a solid foundation of credible information covering various aspects of bioenergy.
Library of Congress
The Library of Congress is the world's largest library by number of items catalogued and serves as the research library for the U.S. Congress. For the BioenergizeME Infographic Challenge, the Library of Congress put together the Research Strategy Guide and Resource Library for students to use as a starting point for their research. The Research Strategy Guide provides students with guidance on developing a successful research strategy. The Resource Library provides students with references and links to various sources such as books, fact sheets, and publications Both documents are currently available on the Library of Congress website and via the links below:
The Library of Congress is a valuable resource for researchers at any level, and the "Ask a Librarian" function is a great way to get research assistance from Library of Congress librarians. Check out the video interview of Library of Congress Research Specialist, Jennifer Harbster, to learn more about the capabilities of the Library of Congress and of your own public library!
Government agencies such as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Department of Energy (DOE) are on the leading edge of science and technology research and produce valuable publications, fact sheets, and reports that are available to the public for free. The U.S. Department of Energy's Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) compiled the following list of bioenergy-related resources from various government agencies to provide a foundation for students to begin their research:
- Bioenergy Technologies Office website
- Biomass Basics
- Field-to-Fuel Gateway to BETO
- EERE Education Toolbox—Allows the user to view and search educational resources from DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.
- Bioenergy Knowledge Discovery Framework—A resource providing access to a variety of data sets, publications, and collaboration and mapping tools that support bioenergy research, analysis, and decision making.
- Alternative Fuels Data Center—Provides information, data, and tools to help fleets and other transportation decision makers find ways to reduce petroleum consumption through the use of alternative and renewable fuels, advanced vehicles, and other fuel-saving measures.
- USDA "Ask the Expert"—Visitors can click "Submit a Question" to submit a question to USDA subject matter experts.
National Laboratories
The U.S. Department of Energy provides funding to national laboratories across the United States that provide valuable bioenergy-related research:
- National Renewable Energy Laboratory
- Oak Ridge National Lab
- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Bioenergy Research Centers
The U.S. Department of Energy established three bioenergy research centers in 2007 to help to address the challenges of biofuel production:
Infographic Resources
The Bioenergy Technologies Office compiled the resources in the following sections to assist students with developing their infographics. The Infographic Guide at the link below was developed specifically for the BioenergizeME Infographic Challenge to provide tips and guidance for creating an infographic.
The infographics found below provide great examples of high-quality infographics that were produced for the U.S. Department of Energy and may provide useful examples for students in designing their own.
- POET-DSM: Project LIBERTY
- Abengoa Biorefinery
- Alpena Biorefinery
- Warding Off Energy Vampires and Phantom Loads
- Wind Energy in America
- Turning the Holidays into Green Energy
Image Resources
The following resources provide free image galleries that can be used to find bioenergy-related photos and graphics:
- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory—PictureThis
- National Renewable Energy Laboratory—Image Gallery
- United States Department of Agriculture
- National promotion of selected infographics on BETO's BioenergizeME website.
- Recognition of the top finalists with official letters of recognition and certificates.
- Recognition of the first-place team at BETO's annual conference held in Washington, D.C.
2015 BioenergizeME Infographic Challenge Winners
Congratulations to the winners of the Spring 2016 BioenergizeME Infographic Challenge! The winning infographic, "Cellulosic Ethanol: The Fuel of the Future," was created by a team of students from Smithtown High School East in St. James, New York. The student team received the Director's Prize for Excellence in Content, Design, and Social Media Promotion and is invited to present the infographic at BETO's Bioenergy 2016 in Washington, D.C., in July 2016.
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The Country Inn & Suites By Carlson®, Vaishno is positioned just off NH 144, placing you less than 15 minutes from the start of the trek to Vaishno Devi in the Trikuta Mountains. You'll also be near Katra Town, the city of Jammu and the shrine of Shiv Khori. The hotel offers complimentary shuttle service to the Banganga Helipad so that you can arrange a flight to the temple of Vaishno Devi. After the long journey to the shrine, come back to the hotel for dinner at one of three on-site restaurants, and then indulge in a massage at our spa.
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Hotel Amenities & Services
Join other travellers in the hotel's complimentary shuttle to the helipad at Banganga as you make your way to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi. Or use our free Internet to find your own path to Banganga, the starting point for a trip to the temple. Amenities and services include:
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Relax as you take in peaceful views from one of our guest rooms or suites. You can order room service for a quiet dinner or simply enjoy the complimentary cookies and bottled water replenished in your room each day. Standard room amenities include:
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Where to Eat While You're Here
Start your day at The Maple, our restaurant that serves a complimentary breakfast each morning. For lunch and dinner, you can return to The Maple for Kashmiri specials and international favourites or try one of our other two on-site restaurants. Snack on a sandwich at Trikuta Tea Lounge as you admire the nearby mountain peaks, or plan a special dinner in the hotel's gazebo.
Things to Do in Katra
Whether you're in the area for a pilgrimage or for a tour of the beautiful temples and scenery, you'll enjoy exploring this lovely corner of Jammu and Kashmir. While you're here, visit these local attractions:
Jammu City – Positioned on the Tawi River about 35 kilometres from the hotel, Jammu City is home to more than a dozen temples as well as the Raghunath Bazar, where you can find everything from designer sunglasses to handcrafted jewellery.
Katra Town – The trek to Vaishno Devi begins at Katra Town, just an eight-minute drive along NH 144. You can visit local shops and grab a meal at one of the nearby restaurants before hiring a horse or a helicopter for the journey ahead.
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi – Considered one of the holiest pilgrimages in India, the trip to Vaishno Devi is an unforgettable experience. After making the 12-kilometre ascent into the Trikuta Mountains to the shrine, you can continue the journey to nearby Bhairo Baba Temple.
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This absolutely stunning Gatsby wedding style shoot from Brienne Michelle Photography features one of our favorite West Coast venues, Union Station in downtown Los Angeles, and a dazzling array of deco delights, including this breathtaking vintage inspired headpiece and veil from Deborah Lindquist Eco Couture… Click the thumbnails below for larger shots and more detailsContinue reading »
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Real vintage inspired weddings and styled shoots, submitted by photographers and readers. Vintage wedding inspiration featuring pure art deco designed weddings, 1920s inspired weddings, Great Gatsby style weddings….events with a 1910-1940s feel, featured weekly.
1920s Style DIY Wedding || Jennifer + Craig
This lovely 1920s style DIY wedding from Lindsie Grey Weddings is fabulous inspiration for brides and grooms who want to bring their own sense of vintage style to the big day, without necessarily having a purely vintage venue or surroundings. Each careful art deco and speakeasy-inspired touch really makes this beautiful wedding shine! From theContinue reading »
Roaring 20s Wedding || Allison + Chris
This absolutely gorgeous vintage inspired roaring 20s wedding is a color-saturated delight from start to finish (the 1920s / art deco flowers in this wedding are perfection.) But as always, I'm often drawn to the black and white photos, especially beautiful candids like this one: What joy! I love everything about this Alabama wedding: dress,Continue reading »
Vintage Style Wedding || Maja + Patrick || Iceland
This absolutely breathtaking vintage style wedding was shot over two days across the incredible scenery of southern Iceland. Photographer M&J Studios shot Maja and Patrick exploring the countryside after their private wedding ceremony (receptions with friends and family followed later.) These truly spectacular photos captured a one-of-a-kind couple and their stunning, one-of-a-kind wedding to perfection.Continue reading »
Art Deco Wedding || Salt Lake City, Utah || Cortney + Aaron
What lovely art deco wedding we have to share with you today, coming to us via Pepper Nix Photography! Cortney and Aaron were married in Salt Lake City, Utah, and honestly some of these images are so perfect, it looks like a styled shoot… But it's not! This is an actual (beautiful) bride and herContinue reading »
French Vintage Inspired Wedding || Mary + Alun
What an absolutely stunning event today's French vintage inspired wedding is! Truly dreamy. Mary and Alun were married in the south of France at the gorgeous Chateau De Lartigolle, on Midsummer's Day. From Mary, the bride: "We chose an Art Deco theme as this has always been an era we have associated with classic elegance…Continue reading »
1920s Boho Winter Wedding || Carmen + Justin
This wedding, sent to us via Lawrence Photography, has an amazing, subtle, 1920s boho appeal, and I had to post the photos even though overall there are only a few truly deco/vintage touches. Because yes, I know the site is technically called Deco Weddings but I DO NOT CARE when it comes to warm and wonderfulContinue reading »
1920s Style Wedding Inspiration || New York
It was almost impossible to narrow down the photos to feature from this incredible 1920s style wedding inspiration shoot sent to us by emma cleary photography. Why? Um, because every single image is a shining beautiful beacon of perfection that almost hurts my eyes to look at….? Yes. See? If you're going to do aContinue reading »
1920s Engagement Session || Lori + Winston
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Launched during the 2010-11 school year, the Rising Star and Shining Star Awards recognize two CGLA students each year for their outstanding STEAM academic achievement and leadership. Students are selected based on an award application and presentation to a panel of teachers and peers. CGLA's inaugural winners were recognized at the Odyssey 2011 Luncheon and Awards Ceremony in May 2011. Congratulations to 2015 winners Anyang Ayai (Rising Star) and Frida Uwimana (Shining Star) for receiving such an honor! Prominent educator and STEM advocate Dr. Freeman A. Hrabowski, III was this year's keynote speaker.
Previous Rising Star and Shining Star Recipients (Odyssey Luncheon Keynote Speaker)
2014 – Wendy Reynoso-Diaz and Samantha Bautista (Ian Symmonds)
2013 – Briana Howard and Guilda Xiloj (Jimmy Wayne)
2012 – Frida Uwimana and Shaunte Hunter (Michele Norris)
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Help: J1 Flash stopped working
I have a four month old Nikon J1. Recently the Flash completely quit firing. I have tried all modes and all settings but it just wont work. Also tried removing the battery for a few days but that did not help either.
I wonder if this may be a known issue with the J1 - see this post on the Nikon website: http://answers.nikonusa.com/answers/7022/product/Nikon-1-J1/nikon-inc-nikon-1-j1-questions-answers/questions.htm?sort=recentq
Here is the relevant quote from the above link:
we recently bought a j1 and the flash quit working a few days later, is this a known issue and has it been resolved with the j2?
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on Nikon 1 J1
You will need to send your camera for service in order to be evaluated by one of our technicians to find out what's wrong with your camera. Title: How do I get my Nikon product serviced?
URL: http://support.nikontech.com/cgi-bi...
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NikonStaff 2 weeks, 4 days ago".
I would appreciate any suggestions I might try to get the flash working.
Else, looks like I will have to send the camera to the Nikon Calif service centre for repairs..
Which brings me to another issue - surprisingly, in the Service request form that one is required to fill out online, where the camera type is to be selected, there is no option for any Nikon 1 series cameras. There are only Coolpix and D-SLR options. So which option are Nikon 1 users supposed to select? See here: http://form.nikonimagesvcapprove.com
I would be grateful for any help with the above. Thanks in advance!


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Click click – no, it's not the sound of you stapling your last assignment; it's the sound of all the insane photos you'll take in Japan!
Japan is so much more than the land of karaoke, Hello Kitty, Manga and Harajuku style.
Travel to Japan and you'll soon see that it's also home to outlandish game shows, bizarre vending machines, old school sake breweries, and a population of faultlessly considerate people. Oh… and there's a whole load of ancient temples, castles and shrines, too.
Join a Geckos tour to ride through the Japanese countryside at warp speed aboard a bullet train, visit sumo stables in Tokyo, see Geishas in Kyoto, sip sake in Kanazawa, and get amongst the legendary Osaka eating scene.
Travelling in Japan is guaranteed to produce more mind-blowing moments per minute than almost anywhere else in the world. From riding the ruthlessly efficient subway system to using musical public toilets, a trip to Japan is worth it for the shock value alone.
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Japan is such an amazing country, from robot restaurants in modern Tokyo to spotting Geisha's in the streets of Gion, Kyoto. Such a mix of modern and ancient Japan and I highly recommend this trip to anyone wanting to see all the sides to Japan. Loved using the bullet trains and public transport to get around instead of being stuck on a bus.
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Discover Japan, August 2016
Deborah Bryant
Geckos are an excellent company to travel with, providing a good balance between (optional) group tours versus free time to explore on your own. They also use local accommodation and transport which provides a good insight into local life.
Review submitted 18 Aug 2016
Discover Japan, August 2016
Kelly Wathen
Excellent tour - great mix of free time & group activities. Got to see lots of Japan in a short space of time. Highly recommended
Review submitted 14 Aug 2016