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Fundsmith, the investments firm founded by Terry Smith, chief executive of broker Tullet Prebon, reduced its losses by nearly 80% to £327,000 during its last financial year, suggesting the vocal critic of the funds industry is on course to prove his mettle as an asset manager.
The firm, founded in April 2010 amid much public criticism by Smith of the asset-mangement industry, operates just one fund. This is a concentrated 20-30 stock equity portfolio run on a low-turnover, "buy-and-hold" approach, which has now reached £840m under management.
Performance has been strong, with the fund up 31.2% since launch in November 2010, compared to a rise of 14.1% in sterling terms for the MSCI World Index. Earlier this week, S&P's Capital IQ fund research division bestowed a "gold" rating on the fund, saying Smith's performance was "top decile" in his peer group.
The good investment and financial performance of Fundsmith means Smith will feel he is proving his point against the mainstream asset management industry.
Speaking to Financial News yesterday, Smith said: "I think we're proving several points. We are very pleased; we've had reasonable flows of money into the fund; we have a good mix of investors now, we have been supported by the wealth managers and a number of high-net-worth individuals, but also, and I'm really pleased about this, we have about five-and-a-half to six thousand retail investors too.
"I think there's an approach in the asset management industry, particularly in hedge funds, where they market themselves on exclusivity. People like to say 'Oh, I've got into Paulson's latest fund'. We're not interested in that. We have always said our ideal investor is anyone who understands what we are doing."
When Smith put together his fund business with former Collins Stewart executive Julian Robins in October 2010, he said: "If most funds had done well over the last 10 years we probably would not have created Fundsmith. But they haven't. We think the industry has lost its way in a mass of overcharging, over-complication and lack of focus."
However, Smith's critique of fund-manager fees took a knock when it emerged shortly after Fundsmith's launch that it would be charging retail investors 1% of assets a year, and institutions 0.9% - charges toward the upper end of the price-range for active equity management.
At the time, Smith defended his pricing by promising to look at it again when the firm broke even. He reiterated this pledge today, with a few caveats: "We are certainly hoping to break even in our next financial year, though of course it's an uncertain world. If we do, it's still the plan to look again at our charges at that point.
"It won't be just yet. After all, we have not broken even yet, and of course we have expended quite a lot of start-up capital in the last two years and we would like to see a return on that before we start looking at fees."
Smith added that the firm would also consider how retail-sector regulation, known as the Retail Distribution Review, affected pricing elsewhere in the industry before making decisions of its own.
According to Fundsmith's accounts, published yesterday, the firm's revenue grew by over 800% during the 12 months to March 31, to £2.1m. But costs also rose, from £1.9m to £2.5m, creating a loss for the financial year of £327,000, down from £1.6m the previous year. Smith said this was due to both staffing costs, and rewards for salespeople who had been successful in bringing in new business.
He said: "The cloud to the silver lining of healthy inflows is that you have to pay the people who helped to generate those inflows."
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August 15, 2008-- Home Textiles Today,
New York – Robert Allen @ Home will launch a fashion bedding and window coverings collection via a licensing arrangement with JLA Home at the New York Home Fashions Market next month.
The collection of about 10 to 12 fashion bedding styles "will take the Robert Allen @ Home aesthetic and bring it into the retail home textiles market," explained Glenn Gold, evp-marketing, general manager, residential business, at The Robert Allen Group, parent company of the fabric division that sells to retailers such as Calico Corners, JoAnn Fabrics, and Hancock Fabrics.
Price points for the fashion bedding collection will range from about $199 to $399 for a queen comforter set of four pieces, with the majority priced from $299 to $399.
The window coverings collection has not been fully determined at this point, Gold said.
"JLA Home will be using our color palette and design references as inspiration for the bedding," Gold commented. "It will be a fresh color palette and fashion forward in colorations."
"We're delighted to extend the product offerings for the Robert Allen @ Home Brand," said Jeff Cordover, company president. "The finished goods JLA Home will distribute are a natural extension of this already successful brand."
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Twice in the twentieth century the National Park Service improved and expanded Yellowstone's trails, but the second of these efforts occurred half a century ago. Now, with increasing visitation, Yellowstone trails are showing significant wear. The Park now faces a trail restoration backlog that can't be eliminated without private support.
Recognizing the task ahead, the Park has partnered with youth groups, conservation corps, and volunteer organizations to bring more hands to work. A decade plan for restoring Yellowstone's most traveled trails has been developed. What is needed now is the funding to execute it.
The Yellowstone Park Foundation established a $2 million Yellowstone Trails Fund. This fund is restoring trail networks encompassing popular visitor destinations in the Old Faithful, Canyon, Mammoth Hot Springs and Yellowstone Lake areas.
At the conclusion of this 10-year plan, 100 percent of the most heavily used trails in Yellowstone will be restored. As the National Park Service turns 100 in 2016, we will be able to ensure that every hike in Yellowstone provides a memory of lasting value.
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Embezzlement probe involves Vt tourist site, hockey group
WATERBURY CENTER Vermont State Police and the FBI are investigating a complaint about missing money involving the Cold Hollow Cider Mill, one of the states busiest tourist attractions.
A criminal complaint was filed June 6 about missing funds at Cold Hollow, according to state police records.
The investigation led to questions about the finances at Harwood Youth Hockey, also known as the Friends of Harwood Hockey, the Burlington Free Press reported. The FBI is now part of that investigation.
U.S. Attorney for Vermont Tristram Coffin has declined to comment on the investigation.
Harwood Youth Hockey officials did not want to comment on the investigation.
We have been and will continue to fully cooperate with the investigation, said Angela Wells, president of the Harwood Youth Hockey Association.
Paul Brown, the owner of Cold Hollow, said Tuesday that he would not comment until theres a citation, arrest or indictment.
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The Phils return to first place in the East after winning a wild battle with the pesky Marlins, 8-7.
The Phils regain first place in the NL East, as the Braves once again lose to the Pirates, as they will a wild game with the ever pesky Marlins, 8-7.
The Phils took the lead in the second as, with one man on, and with nobody out, Jimmy Rollins hits an RBI single, knocking in Ryan Howard, who had just doubled, giving the Phils a 1-0 lead. The Marlins tied the game up at one-all in the third as, with runners on second and third, and with one man out, Dan Uggla hits an RBI ground out, 6-3, scoring Emilio Bonifacio, who had earlier singled, moved up to second on Joe Blanton's fielding error of Ryan Howard throw of a Logan Morrison's grounder, and went to third on Hanley Ramirez's ground out, 4-3, while Morrison, who was safe at first on Blanton's error, and went to second on Ramirez's ground out, would move up to third. The Marlins then took the lead as Gaby Sanchez hits an RBI single, scoring Morrison, giving the Marlins a 2-1 lead. The Marlins increased their lead to 3-1 in the fourth as, with a runner on third, and with nobody out, Brad Davis hits an RBI ground out, 5-3, scoring Cameron Maybin, who had earlier tripled. The Phils cut the Marlins' lead to 3-2 in their half of the fourth as, with one man out, Raul Ibanez hits a solo home run, his thirteenth home run of the season. The Phils would tie the game up at three-all in the fifth as Shane Victorino started off the inning with a lead-off home run, his seventeenth home run of the year. Two batters later, with two men out, Howard gave the Phils a 4-3 lead as he hits a solo home, his twenty-seventh home run of the season. Two batters later, with a runner on second, and still with two men out, Ibanez hits an RBI single, knocking in Rollins, who had earlier singled, and then stole second base, making it a 5-3 Phils' lead. In the seventh, the Marlins cut the Phils' lead down to 5-4 as, with one man on, and with two men out, Morrison hits an RBI double, scoring Bonifacio, who had earlier walked, before going to third on the late throw to the plate. But Chad Durbin got the Phils out of more trouble, as he would got Ramirez to foul out to Howard for the inning's second out, and after walking Uggla to put runners on the corners, gets Sanchez to end the inning by flying out to right. The Phils then added to their lead in their half of the seventh as, with runners on the corners, and with one man out, Rollins hits a sacrifice fly, scoring Placido Polanco, who had earlier singled, went to second on Davis' passed ball, then went to third on Chase Utley's ground out, 3-unassisted, making it a 6-4 Phils' lead. One batter later, the Phils made it a 7-4 lead as Ibanez hits an RBI triple, scoring Howard, who had earlier been intentionally walked. The Marlins then came back again as the Phils' bullpen had a meltdown in the eighth. Mike Stanton lead-off the inning by hitting a solo home run off of Jose Contreras, his eighteenth home run of the year, making it a 7-5 Phils' lead. Three batters later, with a runner on second, and with two men out, Bonifacio hits a single to right, sending Davis, who had earlier doubled, towards home, before he was stopped by the Marlins' third base coach. But then, Jayson Werth tried to throw Davis out at third, making a bad throw, thus allowing Davis to score after all, making it a 7-6 Phils' lead on Werth's throwing error, while allowing Bonifacio to move up to second base. Contreras is then replaced with J.C. Romero, who then commits a balk, allowing Bonifacio to go to third, before walking Morrison, putting runners on the corners, with still two men out. Ryan Madson is then brought in to replace Romero, and then threw a wild pitch, which allowed Bonifacio to score the tying run, tying the game up at seven-all, while allowing Morrison to reach second base. But Madson then ended the inning by striking out Ramirez. The Phils regained the lead in their half of the eighth as, with a runner on second, and with two men out, Polanco hits an RBI single, scoring Victorino, who had earlier singled, and then stole second base, giving the Phils an 8-7 lead. That would be the final score as Madson pitched the ninth, ending the game by striking out pinch hitter Wes Helms swinging.
Joe Blanton receives a no-decision as he pitches six and a third innings, giving up four runs, only two of which were earned, on six hits and two walks, while he struck out five. Antonio Bastardo pitches to one batter, giving up a hit. Chad Durbin collects his thirteenth hold of the year as he pitches two-thirds of an inning, walking a batter. Jose Contreras also collects his thirteenth hold of the season, as he pitches two-thirds of an inning, giving up three runs, two of which were earned, on three hits. J.C. Romero pitches to one batter, walking him, while also committing a balk. Ryan Madson committed his fifth blown save of the year, before winning the game, as he pitches an inning and a third, giving up a walk, while he strikes out three. His record is now 5-2 with an ERA of 2.74. Chris Volstad also receives a no-decision as he pitches five innings, giving up five runs on nine hits and a walk, while striking out four. Brian Sanches pitches a 1-2-3 inning, striking out a batter. Jorge Sosa pitches an inning, giving up two runs on two hits and a walk. Jose Veras took the lost as he pitches an inning, giving up a run on two hits. His record is now 2-2 with a 3.00 ERA.
The Phils had thirteen hits in the game, with Placido Polanco and Raul Ibanez both leading the team with three hits each, with Polanco's hits being all singles, as he knock in a run, while Ibanez was a double short of hitting the cycle, as he had a single, a triple and a solo home run, knocking in three runs. Shane Victorino, Ryan Howard and Jimmy Rollins all follow with two hits each, with Victorino's two hits being a single and a solo home run, knocking in a run, with Rollins' two hits being singles, knocking in two runs, one by sac fly, and Howard's two hits being a double and a home run, knocking in a run. Carlos Ruiz had the other Phil hit, a double. The offense opened up to help overcome some defensive boners and several less then stellar bullpen performances to regain first place from the Braves.
The Phils (80-60, 1st) will conclude their series with the Marlins (70-68, 3rd) with a night game tonight. The game will be played at Citizens Bank Park and will start at 7:05 pm Eastern. The Phils will send to the mound Cole Hamels (9-10, 3.18), as he is coming off a win against the Brewers on September 3, as he went seven shut out innings, giving up three hits and three walks, while striking out seven, in the Phils' 1-0 win. In his last three starts, his record is 2-0 with a no-decision, as he pitched twenty-two strong innings, giving up only two runs on twelve hits and four walks, while striking out twenty-one. He will be trying to even up his record, while hoping to increase the Phils' lead in the NL East. The Marlins will counter with Andrew Miller (1-0, 3.60), who is coming off a win against the Braves on September 3, as he pitched five innings, giving up a run on seven hits and three walks, while striking out six, in the Marlins' 6-1 win. In his last three mound appearances, he is 1-0, as he pitched ten innings, giving up six runs, five of which were earned, on thirteen hits and seven walks, while striking out eight. He will be trying to give the Marlins a chance for a series split. The Phils will be trying to end their latest successful home stand with a win, and staying in first place, before heading off to meet the Mets for three, while hoping that the Pirates can end up sweeping the Braves.
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It is so incredibly wild to me that both leagues Eastern divisions will probably have their races come down to the wire. Congrats on finally getting the mojo back and cranking out some much needed wins and momentum heading into the final push. Would not feel like the post season without a little Phillies attitude and uniforms flashing upon the television screen across America.
Keep the bats hot and the beer cold, post season is coming fast.
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It sure does look that way with the two Eastern Divisions, especially with the way the Yanks were doing all year, and with the Phils' bats being too quiet for most of the season and with all of the injuries. All I can say if the Phils will the division when all of this is over, it's be the sweetist of all of the wins, as this team could have fallen apart at any time, but refused to.
As for the post season, if the Phils get in it, I feel there's going to be a few teams that wished that they had fallen apart, since they will not want to say hello to the pitching monster known as the two Roys and King Cole.


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Translating efficiency into dollarsSeptember 18,2013
Ive been in building management and energy services for the majority of my professional career, and one of the questions I consistently hear is, How can I save money off my home or business heating bill?
Over the past 20 years, Vermont has made great progress in the use of energy efficiency to help homeowners and businesses lower their heating costs.
There is no magic or complicated science involved we simply enhance building, process and heating system efficiency, and the results are impressive reductions in fuel use and emissions.
Vermont Gas award-winning energy efficiency program has been helping residents, business owners, schools and municipalities save money since 1993. In total, our energy efficiency program has lowered energy bills by $13 million per year while reducing greenhouse gas emissions by more than 62,000 tons.
The cumulative impact of these savings during the past 20 years equals approximately one full year of gas usage across all of Vermont Gas nearly 50,000 customers.
Our energy auditors and engineers meet with property owners or managers and evaluate the fuel usage; oftentimes, we find patterns that can be addressed by installing more insulation, using proper controls to regulate the buildings heating and hot water systems, or installing high-efficient heating systems that use less fuel. Any one of these changes can help, and in their totality can make a huge difference.
History has shown that we can save the average homeowner in excess of 20 percent off their annual energy usage for an investment that will pay for itself in a reasonable amount of time while improving the comfort and safety of the home.
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Anyways MSG I actually like you and think that if your head wasn't up Metrotards ass so much you would be worth discussing things with. However you're proving yourself to be just as lame and childish as your mentor. Therefore I will not be wasting my time with you anymore.
Gms, coaches, players may change but as long as Dolan is in charge the results will stay the same.
Dude stays losing, even at 110% effort.
Actually the way they play now is ideal. They compete against top-notch teams while they stay losing. It isn't that agonizing to watch them while the Knicks are still getting closer to a good draft pick. Considering that they were not going anywhere anyway this is probably the best we can expect.
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"Those who believe in telekinetics, raise my hand."
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How on earth does Curry grab just 4 rebounds going up against the likes of Theo Ratliff, Antonio McDyess, Jason Maxiell and Amir Johnson in the post.
Ratliff and Johnson are rail thin. The former is ancient and coming off injuries and the latter is young and raw. McDyess and Maxiell are both of PF size.
Yeah Curry scored 23 points. We know he can score. But 4 rebounds 0 blocks. It's hard not to focus on such a limited defensive production.
Great point, that is why this Knick Team could use a Head Coach with 2nd half and 4th Quarter Strategies down the stretch of the remaining regular season games.
All of Curry weaknesses on court is the area where Randolph Morris strive in and this was seen in the Knicks Summer League Team. Lately we been watching a well performance with Randolph Morris in the 4th qtr., the Knicks Head Coach and coaching staff had all season long to mesh Curry & Morris skillz together to form a tower downlow. That would've or could've been one of the Knicks decent Frontcourt tandems. Especially if used mainly in the 4th qtr. where a strategy of using 6.9 David Lee at the SF position, Morris at the PF position, and Curry at the center position.
That frontcourt lineup in the last 6 minutes of the 4th quarter would have WON the Knicks last 4 games.
Imagine a Frontcourt lineup of C-Morris, PF-Zach, SF-Lee, SG-Chandler, PG-Nate..... Image it first...
fuk'in detroit, who expect to contend for a title, have a rook stuckey (??) playing major min's and looking good. where the fuk are our rook's?? sitting on the pine with burger-king james, learning how to eat a whopper
i don't get it...
every loss now increases the possiblity of getting the number 1 draft pick.
that's all i got left to look forward to with this team.
wide-load lacks toughness... i think what he need's is a ....tatoo...


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Fujifilm X-T1 Review – The Fujifilm X-T1 is the manufacturer's latest CSC, arriving to sit at the top of the X-series range with a truly impressive feature-set and all the design hallmarks of its stablemates.
Word has it that it's the best X-series camera yet, so we enlisted Michael Topham to take a closer look…
Fujifilm X-T1 Review
Fujifilm X-T1 Review – The Fujifilm X-T1 is the manufacturer's latest CSC, arriving to sit at the top of the X-series range with a truly impressive feature-set and all the design hallmarks of its stablemates.
Ever since the introduction of the first model – the X100 – which arrived in 2011, the series has continued to impress with a string of notable launches.
The X100 was followed a year later by the introduction of the Fujifilm X-Pro 1. This was the first X-series to offer the capacity to change lenses, debuting with the Fujifilm XF-mount and therefore marking the movement of the series towards enthusiasts and professionals.
The following cameras in the series – the X-E1, X-E2 and X-A1 to name but a few – were aimed more at the consumer end of the market thanks to their slimmer design and slightly stripped down specifications in comparison to the X-Pro 1.
The new Fujifilm X-T1, however, signifies an all-singing all-dancing return to the enthusiast and professional end of the market. Although it technically sits below the X-Pro 1 in the line-up, with a more SLR shaped body that retains the characteristic X-series stylings it's got a lot of X-series fans talking.
Fujifilm X-T1 Review – Features
Fujifilm has pitched the X-T1 to sit between the X-Pro 1 and the X-E2 in terms of its capabilities, and as such it's no surprise to see that the camera inherits some of its specification from those models.
In terms of the X-T1's sensor, it inherits the same chip as seen in the X-E2. The sensor concerned is the 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II sensor that, while not quite the same size as that found in Sony's recent Alpha 7, it's larger than rival models such as the Panasonic Lumix GX7.
As the name suggests, the sensor features Fujifilm's X-Trans technology featuring a pixel structure that delivers performance more akin to film than conventional sensors, and as such keeps moiré patterning to a minimum and delivers more pleasing images.
Furthermore, the structure also means that the X-T1 does away with its anti-aliasing filter and therefore should deliver sharper images than those that maintain the technology.
EXR Processor II
The sensor is paired with Fujifilm's latest EXR Processor II. This processor first debuted in the X-E2 and Fujifilm claims it's twice as quick as the previous generation chip, delivering start-up speed of as little as 0.5 seconds and a virtually imperceptible shutter lag of 0.05 seconds.
This processor also goes some way towards ensuring some impressive AF performance claims, although the bulk of the AF technology sits upon the X-T1's sensor.
The sensor features over 100,000 phase-detect pixels which combine with the camera's standard contrast-detect set-up to form a Hybrid- AF system. The processor then utilises the pair, switching between the two for optimal focusing according to the shooting conditions, with Fujifilm claiming focusing speeds of as little as 0.08 seconds.
Also featuring is the new AF algorithm that debuted on the X-E2 and had a major impression in terms of the camera's AF performance.
Another area where the processor delivers some impressive figures is in terms of the camera's continuous shooting speed. Although it might not be designed for speed, the X-T1 still delivers some impressive headline figures. These peak at some 8fps with continuous AF, although this does drop down to a still-impressive 3fps when Live View is active.
Tilt screen and EVF
The rear of the Fujifilm X-T1 features a reasonable 3in LCD tilt screen with a resolution of 1,040k-dots, although unfortunately it doesn't feature touchscreen technology.
All is not lost, however, as in terms of image framing and composition the real highlight of the camera is the model's electronic viewfinder (EVF). Fujifilm has moved the viewfinder to a more central position in comparison to other X-series models, while the resolution of 2.36m-dots makes it one of the best-specified going.
Although the X-T1 might look like a retro camera, it features Wi-fi technology that operates in conjunction with Fujifilm's new app. Thanks to an update the app now supports more advanced remote shooting functionality including the ability to change AF-point positioning. The app also supports previously present functionality, wireless image transfer to either smartphone or tablet.
Fujifilm X-T1 Review – Design
One of the characteristic features of the X-series is the range of dials and manual control that's located around the cameras' body, and if you're a fan of those features then you'll be pleased to know that it's the same with the X-T1.
The top plate of the camera features a substantial exposure compensation dial, along with a shutter speed dial that can be used to select the camera's aperture priority settings. Once set to aperture priority, you then change the X-T1's aperture using the aperture ring located on the lens.
Although this might not be the most intuitive shooting experience for those coming from a more modern photography background, those who hanker for a more nostalgic shooting experience will be pleased.
Rear view
The rear of the camera also houses a perfectly placed Q-menu button, located right next to where the thumb naturally comes to rest. One press of this button allows for quick adjustment of commonly adjusted settings, such as AF mode and white balance.
If you want to personalise the shooting experience of the X-T1 even more so, the good news is that the model's four-way d-pad can be set to precisely suit your needs thanks to all four buttons being customisable. Throw in two more customisable buttons on the front and top plates of the camera and you really can set the X-T1 up to your needs.
The dials and buttons on the camera's top plate, and the rest of the camera for that matter, are all pleasingly put together, with the dials themselves comprised of beautifully machined aluminium. The dials also offer a pleasing amount of resistance, meaning there is very little chance of accidentally knocking them when shooting.
Solid body
The body on the whole is pleasingly robust, comprised of magnesium alloy that's sure to impress. In fact, as soon as you pick up the X-T1 you notice the feel of a special camera – more compact than a DSLR yet maintaining a similar feel and build complete with substantial hand grip that allows for a good grip of the camera.
A further sign of the camera's robustness is the presence of more than 70 weather sealed point that not only keep out moisture and dirt, but also allow the camera to keep working even when you drop down to temperatures as low as -10C.
Unfortunately the camera's kit lens doesn't offer the same robustness and weather proofing, although Fujifilm does promise some three 'WR' XF lenses will be on the market by the middle of the year.
Fujifilm X-T1 Review – Performance
It would be easy to look at the X-series and make assumptions as to the camera's performance. However, despite the retro looks and manual control located around the body, the cutting-edge specification means that the X-T1 delivers some impressive all-round performance.
One of the real highlights is the camera's EVF. While EVFs have sometimes been considered the poorer cousins of the optical variety, that's not the case with the X-T1.
In terms of physical size, the viewfinder is actually larger than the optical variety found on the pro-level Canon EOS 1DX. Thanks to a reasonable magnification rate of 0.77x, the view is also far from tunnel-like, while thanks to the digital readout the unit also delivers 100% coverage of the scene – a rate in advance of the 95% or 96% found on DSLRs.
EVF performance
The EVF's high resolution serves to deliver a crisp and clear view of a scene, while there's very little in terms of lag thanks to an impressive refresh rate.
Although it's disappointing that the LCD screen found on the rear of the camera isn't of the touchscreen variety, its 3in size and 1,040k-dot resolution mean that it's more than in keeping with rival models. Added to that is the vari-angle nature of the screen which is really of use when wanting to shoot at awkward angles, therefore placing it ahead of fixed alternatives.
Another highlight in terms of performance claims with the X-T1 lays with the camera's AF. Ever since the launch of the X-Pro 1 – which features AF performance as its Achilles heel – Fujifilm has continued to pay attention to AF and constantly strive to improve.
Focus performance
The X-T1 continues these improvements and features some truly class-leading figures. Focus is almost instantly gained, while it also locks on to the subject with very little hassle.
In terms of comparisons, it's certainly snappier than Sony's Alpha 7 and probably most similar to Panasonic's acclaimed Light Speed AF.
One area where it's behind the Light Speed AF system found in the GX7 – the camera most comparable to it in Panasonic's range – is in terms of AF coverage. While 49 points do sound comprehensive, unfortunately the coverage doesn't reach the corner of the frame as it does on the Lumix.
Fujifilm X-T1 Review – Image Quality
Colour and white balance
Colour was one of the areas where Fujifilm has long excelled, ever since the days of its film. The X-T1, as with previous X-series models, features a range of Film Simulation modes to emulate this history, including Provia and Velvia colour modes.
In terms of the camera's Auto setting, you can expect pleasingly natural tones with accurate colours in both brighter shooting conditions and when the weather is more overcast.
The X-T1 also features some ten various white balance settings, although if you're not looking to play around with the various permutations you can be safe in the knowledge that the auto setting will deliver consistent results.
In terms of exposure, the X-T1 utilises the tried and tested 256-zone metering system as used previously in the X-Pro 1 and X-E2.
This system delivers reliable exposures in a host of different conditions, including when shooting directly in to a light source or in a particularly dark setting. In regular shooting conditions however it can be necessary to dial in the exposure compensation setting to underexpose a little, although not in any major way.
The camera's dynamic range is another area that impresses, with it possible to retrive detail from both shadow and highlight areas if you're happy to shoot Raw files and then post-process.
Also, there are a selection of Canon expanded Dynamic Range settings which can bring out even more detail in the scene.
The X-T1's 16.3MP sensor is capable of resolving an impressive amount of detail, much as it was on the X-E2. At the lowest ISO of 100 the camera resolves 30 lines per milimetre, only dropping to 24lpmm at ISO 6400.
Although this figure isn't quite up to the standards of the Nikon D7100 (32lpmm at ISO 100), it's not far behind the very best APS-C enabled DSLRs.
Between ISO 100 and 800, there's very little luminance or colour noise visible. In-camera processing manages noise well in JPEG files at the next ISO setting of 1600, and when you move to ISO 3200 and 6400 a fine grain appears as a result of the JPEG processing handling colour noise.
It's also worth noting that this fine grain certainly isn't to the overall detriment of image quality, as both fine detail and general image integrity is maintained.
Raw vs. JPEG
Those shooting Raw files will notice a slight drop off in terms of detail resolved beyond ISO 1600, although this can be tended to in post production and in that instance the higher ISO settings remain usable.
As mentioned, Raw files also maintain a higher level of detail in both shadows and highlights in darker and brighter scenes, and with that in mind as ever to get the very best if you're prepared to do some work on your images you should shoot Raw.
The X-T1 captures video at full HD 1080p resolution and at a frame rate of 60fps for up to 14 minutes.
Although the in-built mic does capture a slight whirring of the camera's kit lens when set to continuous AF, that was only in the quietest of scenes and on the whole the model's video performance is impressive.
Fujifilm X-T1 Review – Verdict
With the X-T1, Fujifilm has continued to improve upon what is already one of the most successful ranges in photography of late. The camera's X-Trans sensor once again delivers some fantastic results, recording high levels of detail throughout the ISO range and in difficult lighting conditions where you'd expect a camera of its pedigree to excel.
In terms of build quality and design, the X-T1 is a camera which impresses at first look and continues to do so when in the hand. There has been a fair amount of discussion about how the X-T1 is the camera the Nikon Df should have been – in terms of its design and more compact nature – and it's really difficult to disagree with such critics.
Although you are sacrificing a little in terms of real high ISO work, on the whole the X-T1 is certainly a more appealing package, especially when you take into consideration you could buy two X-T1's, both with the 18-55mm kit lens, for practically the same price as the Nikon Df with the 50mm with which it's sold.
The X-T1 isn't entirely without flaw – it would have been nice to see Fujifilm add a touchscreen to the camera, while the option to have the camera in a silver finish would also be appealing.
That being said, there's no denying the X-T1's quality and on the whole it's one of the best premium CSC's on the market, reflected in its Gold Award status and a well deserved 93% overall score.
Fujifilm X-T1 Review – Sample Image Gallery
One of the first Fujifilm X-T1 samples for review has arrived in the What Digital Camera office and is currently being put through its paces by Technical Editor Michael Topham.
These are a few of his first sample images, and for a full collection head on over to the Fujifilm X-T1 review sample image gallery.
Stay tuned to the site to find out what he makes of the camera later on in the week.
First Look
One week down the line from the teaser image and we have official word of the new Fujifilm X-T1. That word is: it's not an X-Pro2, but an entirely new beast that liberally borrows from the rest of the series as well as bringing new features to the table.
Chief among the additions to the new X-T1 is a reworked DSLR-style 2.36million-dot OLED EVF, which sports 0.77x full-dram equivalent magnification and an essentially imperceptible lag of 0.005 seconds.
In a new move for the X-series, the magnesium alloy build of the X-T1 is extensively weatherproofed: not only dust and water resistant, but also freeze-resistant to -10°C. Using the X-T1 with the VG-XT1 battery grip and one of three compatible X-mount lenses – the XF18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R OIS, XF16-55mm F2.8 R OIS WR, XF50-140mm F2.8 R OIS WR – makes it fully weather sealed.
The X-T1 slots above the X-E2 and below the still much-loved X-Pro1 in the X-series lineup. It borrows its 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans II CMOS sensor and EXR Processor II from the X-E2.
This means it retains the X-Trans-related features that have made the X-series so popular, such as the Fast Hybrid AF that combines phase-detect and contrast-detect AF thanks to phase-detect pixels built right onto the sensor, and the X-Trans pixel array that reduces moiré.
This means that the X-T1 will enjoy the lightning-fast focusing of the X-E2, which Fujifilm claims is capable of acquisition times as lean as 0.08sec.
Because the X-T1 is also newly compatible with SDXC UHS-II SD cards, which have twice the writing speed of standard cards, it can manage a continuous shooting speed of 8fps over the X-E2's 7.
Design-wise, the X-T1 boasts six customisable function buttons and two command dials on the front and rear. Five aluminium dials control five main control settings – ISO, EV, Metering, Shooting Modes, Shutter Speeds. Aperture can also be controlled via the lens aperture ring.
Image: Some of the top dial controls of the Fujifilm X-T1: the exposure compensation dial and the shutter speed dial
The ISO performance of the X-T1 has also been improved with a redesigned circuit board that makes it now extendable to 51,200. As well as the EVF, the X-T1 sports a 1.04million-dot tilting LCD screen for composing images.
The XT1 is, of course, equipped with Wi-fi, but it also appears that Fuji is making extensive improvements to its Wi-fi app to coincide with the new camera's release. As this slightly clunky app was one of our criticisms of the X-E2, this is welcome news. Hooking your phone up to the X-T1 allows for remote shooting with touchscreen AF, and you can also use the GPS on your phone or tablet to geotag images.
The XC-T1 is due out later this month and will cost £1,099.99 body only, or £1,449.99 as a kit with an 18-55mm lens.
First Impressions
The Fujifilm X-T1 is honestly hard to fault. The weather sealing is a great touch, the lightning fast AF makes a welcome return, but what really sells it is the electronic viewfinder, which has to be one of the most impressive on any digital camera. Super-fast, super-crisp – it seems to us like the EVF that's going to start winning over optical die-hards.
The manual controls are well thought-out, and as a consequence the Fujifilm X-T1 handles exceptionally well. The general look of the X-T1 makes it hard not to draw comparisons to the Nikon Df, but what accentuates this even more is the feel of it, with the intuitive top dials for each function. For our money, this is much closer to being a film experience in a digital body than the Df ever was. It feels as though Fujifilm has really thoroughly thought through the placement of the controls, and it adds up to a satisfying user experience. In particular the placement of the exposure compensation dial on the right hand side feels very natural when shooting.
The build of the camera is excellent – it's compact but feels robust in the hand, thanks in no small part to the new weather sealing. It's not heavy, but the magnesium build feels pleasingly solid.
As we mentioned, the X-T1 slots into Fujifilm's lineup above the X-E2 and below the X-Pro1, rather than being a replacement for either. Fujifilm has suggested it as a possible second body for DSLR owners, though the price point is rather high for those who might want to go down this road. We've only so far had our hands on a pre-production version, so will have to wait until we get hold of a review sample before delivering a definitive verdict.


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Happy New Year!
I want to wish everyone a Happy and Healthy New Year!
Here's to a great 2013 for the Philadelphia Phillies, and for all the Phantasy Campers heading down to Clearwater later this month! If you are returning, well, you already know the drill, but for all you rookies attending for the first time… you are going to have the time of your life. Soak it all in!
Unfortunately, I will not be there this year, but you know I will be there in spirit.
All the best!
Phantasy Camp Reunion and Batting Practice
I have to say, the one consistent issue I have with this Phantasy Camp experience is how early I have to get up. OK, so I don't have to stay up every night to try and close the bar down with Larry Andersen. Sue me.
This time, it was 5 AM… and being as excited as I was, I awoke even earlier. Of course, I had a legitimate excuse this time as I had to drive from Manhattan to Citizens Bank Park to make the 9:30 call time.
Me being me, I got to the ballpark way too early. Might as well stretch it out in the parking lot with all the CBP employees looking at me as they roll in.
This was staring to feel like old hat. Meet at the ballpark office entrance, go down to Phillies media room, change in the women's locker room, blah blah blah. Just another Saturday morning. It was wonderful seeing all the familiar faces from ESF. Before we started to get the rundown for our day, I was stealthily attacked from behind with a bear hug from my team rep for the last two years, Joe. If I had a bat in my hand, my instincts would have kicked in, but the way I swing the lumber, I would have missed. Joe is one of the aspects of Camp that truly make it special. A highly intelligent baseball instructor, a BP-throwing machine, and just one helluva human being.
After we said our "hello's", "how have you been's", and most importantly, had our bagels and coffee, we got the rundown for the day. We would split in to three groups: one in the batting tunnels, one out shagging flies and the other hitting on the field. Just to torture me, my group would bat last.
After many times passing by the indoor batting practice tunnels, it was great to finally get in to them and feel that wonderful "real turf" from the last days of old Veterans Stadium. I could just smell the "boo's"… and booze. See what I did there? *groan*
We casually took turns, shaking the rust off. In addition to being grouped with my buddy Sam, I also had my Drillers teammate Paul, and two of Phantasy Camp's biggest celebrities, the only female player for the last two years, Martha Eyerly, and "The Happiest Man on Earth", Craig Gerhart. Craig was still flashing his classic Sears Roebuck glove from his childhood and could not have been more thrilled to be taking part in this day. What a shock.
We spent a good hour in the tunnel and really felt like I was making decent contact. Fingers crossed that I could translate that to the next round.
Before we actually were ushered out, I did go and grab a sneak peak of the Phillies dugout. The last time I had a reaction to seeing the sight of a baseball field was my very first game at the Vet when I was six years old. Thirty years later, it was no different.
One of my favorite scenes in "The Natural" is when Robert Redford walks down the tunnel towards the dugout to meet Pop for the first time. The only sounds you hear are the cracking bats and faint conversations echoing through the completely empty ballpark. This was exactly the same. I decided to not completely ruin it for myself when I take the field, so I scurried back to my group.
Finally, it was our turn.
I got myself settled and watched the child-like reactions of my fellow Campers. I took a breath and walked out toward rightfield. And that's when I started laughing… laughing at the absurdity of me wearing a Phillies uniform, standing in the outfield of Citizens Bank Park, and laughing out of pure, unadulterated joy. I thought I felt like a little kid down in Clearwater. That wasn't even close. I thought I was going to run around and jump while uncontrollably shouting. The best part… so did everyone else. I took my time walking the entire outfield, from the warning track down to the lip of the infield. I have no idea how long I was out there. It felt like an eternity, but it also felt like a couple minutes. It was pure baseball heaven.
Sam nailed it on the head when he said THIS makes the entire Camp. Standing on the field of our baseball idols. I stood in centerfield and imagined Shane Victorino in late October of 2008. Chills.
We were called in for our turn in the cage. This would be the cherry, the whip cream, the immediate guilt, and upset stomach. We cycled in and out. Everyone got three turns to stand at home plate, look out on to the field, and instantly remember why WE don't play professional baseball. Unfortunately, I left more of my better swings in the tunnel. The overhang in the cage cruelly told me every time my ball would be heading out as a pop fly. I did get the barrel on a handful of pitches, all to the left side… line drives and hard hit grounders to third and shortstop. I even had a beautiful line-hugger that went just over the bag, into foul territory. I imagined a diving third basemen diving just out of the reach of my "scorching" liner, and the left fielder scurrying over to try and figure the carom off the fence. Of course, I also imagined ANY Major Leaguer shuffling over and catching it… as it would have really happened.
My last bit of humility came in the last round when I felt I got a pretty good hold of one, square on the barrel. It felt perfect as it "soared" out from the cage. I stared and watched in excitement as it pitifully landed in shallow left field. I think I caught a smirk from my BP pitcher. Give a man a break!
And that was that. Off to the showers. My closest experience to being a big leaguer was over.
Damn, it was worth it.
Lunch consisted of hot dogs with all the fixings and cheese steaks wit'… white cheese? To be honest, I do prefer good old American cheese, so the absence of the standard Whiz was totally fine. We ate in a blocked-off area of the media room with a TV playing highlights of the 1980 World Series, marveling at the players' lack-of-size. They aren't athletes, they're ball players.
Next we got a guided tour of the ballpark, the same one that thousands of people go on during the year. This was my first time so it was definitely a very interesting look at the inner-workings of the Cit. Of course, I just played on the field, so you'll have to excuse me if I trail off while looking at the visiting executives private box.
We then got our own private viewing of the REAL guys taking batting practice. We sat on the third base side right next to visiting dugout. This is where we would come out later for our on-field introductions. The pitchers were in the cage first. Once again, proof was given why they were Major Leaguers and were not. Kyle Kendrick, Cole Hamels, Vance Worley, and Cliff Lee were mashing taters like no one's business. Worley and Kendrick were sending a few pretty close to Harry The K's. Amazing.
OOOH, now everyone is stretching! Work those quads.
We had to get back to the locker room before the big guns got in the cage, but before we left, the bullpen of the Washington Nationals made their way past us and towards the outfield. At the back of the pack was their closer, Tyler Clippard. I don't like to talk disparagingly about others, but there is a reason closers are stereotyped. He was, as the kids like to say, a "hot mess". Muttering to himself, walking awkwardly, staring off in to space… but, what can I say, the guy has a good chance of being in the World Series this year, unlike my club. So I'll just shut up now.
From this point on, it was just like last year's reunion. But also like last year's Camp, it was a pleasure to see all the rookies now attending their first reunion… their wide eyes, the frantic cellphone calls to all their friends and family so will be able to see them and catch them on the jumbotron… fantastic. I started hearing shouts of "Hey Sarge" and quickly turned around. No, they were calling the other Sarge, Gary Matthews, who was making his way to the booth. Him and I really need to discuss this shared nickname arrangement. Bob Boone, Dickie Noles, and Scott Palmer made an appearance and chatted with us Campers. The next hour was spent catching up with all teammates and other acquaintances from Camp. It was such a honor to have people approach me and tell me how much they loved the blog and my photos. It makes me so happy when people take the time to sift through all the internet noise and spend some time on this little site. It definitely makes it worth all the effort.
Because last year's reunion was rescheduled due to hurricane Irene, the on-field intros seemed a bit rushed. It made sense as this is a big undertaking and I'm sure many concessions had to be made. This year was a totally different story. This seemed much more organized. As we waited in the underbelly of CBP next to the Nationals' clubhouse, piles of calcified clay, endless kegs of beer, and the Phanatic's two quad bikes, Larry Andersen came by and said hello to everyone. I'm pretty sure he wore the same exact shirt last time too… and down at Camp. I'm now curious about LA's wardrobe closet.
The light rain that fell during the player's BP had left and gave us a beautiful, clear night so everyone could see our beautiful faces. As the cameraman made his way down the rows, the Phantatic followed suit, hamming it up with Campers. There were more people in the stands, the weather was much better, and a lot more Campers were in attendance. The smiles seemed broader, the eyes wider, and the laughs heartier.
It was the perfect ending to an even more perfect day.
*On a side note, if anyone happened to record the pre-game/game from that night, please let me know. I was told by family that I was spotted!*
To see all my pictures from that day, please view my Flickr collection. Thanks to Sam Daley for the video and shots of me batting.
Reunion Day Recap Under Construction
I spent a typical Saturday morning shagging flies and hitting BP at Citizens Bank Park yesterday. No big deal.
I'm currently editing the photos and still gathering myself together after a ridiculously amazing day. The recap will be up very soon.
Until then, please enjoy my little juxtaposition success during the Phillies batting practice…
Phillies Phantasy Camp Reunion This Saturday
Now that the news of Mike Schmidt's future appearance at Phillies Phantasy Camp in January has overcome everyone, I'm very excited about the upcoming alumni reunion this Saturday at Citizens Bank Park. I'll be taking batting practice and shagging flies early in the morning, then watching the REAL players take their swings late in the day. Then before the Phillies take on the first place Washington Nationals…. *thud*…. I'll be introduced on to the filed with the rest of my fellow Campers.
Here was my experience from last year's reunion.
Check back for all the photographic and video evidence of me acting like an 8-year old… and hitting like one.
Mike Schmidt: The New Phillies Phantasy Camp Legend
My guess was correct.
The "major announcement" from Phillies Phantasy Camp last week was to introduce Michael Jack Schmidt as their new Legend!
If there wasn't a wait list yet for 2013, there is now.
Mike Lieberthal and Phillies Alumni Weekend
Last week, former Phillie and Phantasy Camp coach Mike Lieberthal was inducted onto the Phillies Wall of Fame, part of the franchise's annual alumni weekend.
Lieby's speech:
Lieby in the booth, providing instant bad luck to Roy Halladay:
Lieby with Phantasy Camp regular, Scott Palmer:
(Hey, that's the other Drillers coach, Kevin Stocker, unveiling Lieby's plaque!)
"Sarge"… the other one… and Von Hayes with Scott Palmer:
Tommy Greene, complete with the Affliction t-shirt that he wore pretty much every single night at both Camps, with Scott Palmer:
Alumni weekend roundup:
I'm amazed looking at all the attendees last week and think about how I shared many days and nights with these baseball idols. It still gives me goosebumps. I'm still that 10-year old boy reenacting a made-up World Series in my backyard.
Again, the biggest of congrats to Mike. You deserve it!
Let's go Drillers!
A "Major Announcement"?
Yesterday, I received an email with the subject line, "Major Announcement from Phillies Phantasy Camp!"
Needless to say, the little hamster that runs on the wheel in my head has been working overtime. I was going back and forth with my fellow Camp veteran Sam, thinking what this could be. Our money is on a new Legend, but not just any former ex-Phillie… we're both betting Mike Schmidt. Schmidty makes his way down to Spring Training every year as a special consultant, so he's no stranger to the Clearwater area. Very intriguing…
What do YOU think?
Phillies Phantasy Phlashback 1986!
It never ceases to amaze me what I can find on YouTube. This is an absolute gem… a PG-13/R-rated video recap of the 1986 Phillies Dream Week (what the camp was originally known as). Other than the new digs at the Carpenter Complex and the uniforms, this video could have been filmed last year (although I would love it if they outfitted us with those maroon ensembles). It's incredible how they have kept this exact vibe going all these years, complete with the good-natured ribbing and salty language. This is a must view.
Back to the present… Crossing Broad featured this mini-documentary about Phillies PA announcer Dan Baker. Easily one of the top highlights of my two trips to Phantasy Camp has been hearing Mr. Baker announce my name over the PA of Bright House Field and Citizens Bank Park.
The chills that ran down my spine actually hurt.
Mike Lieberthal to the Phillies Wall of Fame
Mike Lieberthal… former Phillies All-Star catcher, fellow sushi fanatic, and more importantly, coach of my Phantasy Camp team for the past two years, has just been selected for the prestigious Phillies Wall of Fame. Lieby will be inducted in a ceremony before the Phillies game against the St. Louis Cardinals on August 10th. He will be the sixth Phantasy Camp Legend to adorn the Wall, in addition to Greg Luzinski, Bob Boone, Juan Samuel, Darren Daulton, and John Kruk. Congrats skip!


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How does the tallest player on the floor for the entire game manage to only get 5 rebounds?? Oh and 5 turnovers from forcing it into the paint. Damn STAT!!! Pull your head out of your ass!!
Felton needs to get out of his shooting slump!! When hes not hitting those jumpers when his defender slides under the pick we absolutely SUCK balls!!
If you can't contribute your TRASH plain and simple.
Knicks 2012
Well! That was ****ing pathetic!
Are we the most predictable team in the league?
ESPN will no doubt be on top of the NYK slump within 24 hours.
Good defence their, boys. Most encouraging. In fact, nice offense! It's times like these where the best teams rely on stops in stead of shots. Still, we clamber on.
Turiaf when he plays contributes to wins. In the game tnite they highlighted a stat that held that the Knicks were like 22- 9 (could be off slightly on the losses) when he plays. That would tell me that he's hardly trash. We would not be where we are @ w out Turiaf.
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I wasn't lying when I said I wanted to make more videos this spring and luckily I've got a few plots in mind to make some silly little films. This one is quite plotless and pointless, just a peak inside antique mall shopping. Sadly, the only item I walked away with on this particular trip is this video, which my father helped with by shooting a couple of the clips. The song in the background is Janglin by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros.
Vintage Shopping
63 comments:
- Sarah Dee said...
This is possibly my new favorite thing! Just watching it made me want to go vintage shopping!! And watching it the second time made me want to go even more =) I gave you an award on my blog =) Check it out
p.s. love the dress and did you get that belt you were trying on?
- March 24, 2010 at 8:10 AM
- young said...
I love it! I wish more people would make videos. I wish I would make more videos! When I have more time, definitely.
- March 24, 2010 at 8:26 AM
- Lemondrop Marie said...
I love love shopping for vintage, virtual shopping is fab too. Going along for the ride on someone else's shopping is almost as good as the real thing. ALMOST.
Marie @ Lemondrop ViNtAge
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- March 24, 2010 at 8:33 AM
- theowlsarenotwhattheyseem said...
this is great!! i hope you do continue making lots more videos and that they will all be as cute as this one. you edited it so well. now i wish i could go to the antique mall.
oh, and how did you pass up that white cape you tried on?! ~joelle
- March 24, 2010 at 8:38 AM
- Indy said...
This is awesome...your outfit fits right in with all the beautiful things in the shop!
- March 24, 2010 at 8:40 AM
- Diane said...
This was awesome. I am all for you making more videos!
Haha, I love how you tried on another cape. Also, I think it's neat that your dad helped you out...my dad would be like "What? Why?" which would ultimately lead to "No, thanks."
- March 24, 2010 at 9:00 AM
- Chelsea said...
Super cute. Can't wait to see more videos from you!
- March 24, 2010 at 9:02 AM
- enna. said...
Awesome! Makes me want to go antiquing.
- March 24, 2010 at 9:19 AM
- Jonna said...
This was great.. Looking forward to see more videos from you :D I want to go to vintage shopping too!
- March 24, 2010 at 9:25 AM
- Julia said...
Cute! I love how it kind of looks like circus sideshow in there, an impression that's surely helped by your adorable two tone dress!
Great music choice!
- March 24, 2010 at 9:27 AM
- Elissa said...
Such a cute video! And... capes!!!! Hehehe!! I seriously died when I saw that horse purse btw. It's really sweet of your dad to shoot for you! Reminds me of my dad over the weekend wanting to take outfit shots for me, but I can't seem to act normally when someone (besides myself) is taking a picture of me! Ak!!
- March 24, 2010 at 9:28 AM
That's adorable!
Actually I've been reading your blog for a long time and I think this entry is so impressive that I have to come out!
It really looks like a part of some fashionable TV show.
Keep going, I'll be follow you.
- March 24, 2010 at 9:28 AM
- Lini said...
awesome, i absolutely love it. The music is very nice and of cos' u r so cute like always
- March 24, 2010 at 9:31 AM
- Sarah K. said...
fun! love the song.
- March 24, 2010 at 9:36 AM
- Andrea said...
i love it and that song!
- March 24, 2010 at 9:41 AM
- AL said...
love this cute lil vid...you're good at making video! love the fress you wore.
- March 24, 2010 at 9:47 AM
- Obvi Its Me said...
adorable! it gave a fun and quirky way to show just what vintage shopping is like!
- March 24, 2010 at 9:50 AM
- Draft of Vintage said...
Great little video!! I LOVE Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros- seeing them live was one of the best experiences of my life...a lot of soul and quirk in their music- I think they fit that dress perfectly! I'm getting really into film collages, which is how I would categorize this experiment (I hope that doesn't offend!)- it's fun to just play with themes and light and music and wonderful found objects and see how it turns out- I really need to start putting some of my own on my blog- thanks for the inspiration!
- March 24, 2010 at 10:05 AM
- Parapluie said...
This is so nice!
- March 24, 2010 at 10:46 AM
- Lars said...
uhhh great... now i want to go shopping!....
- March 24, 2010 at 10:48 AM
- Alecto said...
yay for antique shopping! i'm going to be doing that this weekend :-)
- March 24, 2010 at 10:50 AM
- BirdNotes said...
this is very cute. looks like there are some beautiful and fun finds!
- March 24, 2010 at 11:36 AM
- H to the izzo said...
How CUTE are you? It's funny how all antique malls look the same. That one looks like it could be the one in my town.
- March 24, 2010 at 11:37 AM
- Vintage42 said...
This video makes me hungry! And what a pretty dress you are wearing. NICE!
- March 24, 2010 at 11:50 AM
- libys11 said...
aaahh too adorable for words!! :D love it!! make more in the woods! :D
- March 24, 2010 at 11:58 AM
- PinkBow said...
oh this is fantastic, love it. more videos please :)
- March 24, 2010 at 12:08 PM
- leahf said...
I really like this video.
It is the story of my life (going to antique stories)
I really like the song:)
- March 24, 2010 at 12:10 PM
- Michelle said...
that was so lovely!
- March 24, 2010 at 12:46 PM
- Winnie said...
That was a lovely little video! Great soundtrack too.
- March 24, 2010 at 1:08 PM
- Faux Naif said...
oh that looks like such fun! gosh, i wish we had antique malls in canada. i've never come across one but they keep being mentioned on blogs all over the place, and if this is what every one looks like, then i am so, SO jealous!
- March 24, 2010 at 1:26 PM
- Mel said...
What a fun video!
- March 24, 2010 at 2:11 PM
You are cute! Lovely video!
- March 24, 2010 at 2:16 PM
- Lloyd & The Tubsters said...
This is adorable! It looks like you had a great time. And I love the song!
- March 24, 2010 at 2:25 PM
- Leia said...
Really loved this video and can't wait to see more! :)
- March 24, 2010 at 2:50 PM
- Eyeliah said...
Doesn't need a point to be cute, like the flipping thru photos shot, well done video.
- March 24, 2010 at 2:58 PM
- Velvet said...
Oooh, lovely video. Your dress is amazing.
- March 24, 2010 at 3:21 PM
- Glowing Doll said...
Cool video!
I make videos sometimes but they aren't shopping or fashion related. Maybe I should set up a blog just for my random videos.
- March 24, 2010 at 4:05 PM
- Clare said...
Love this post, the video is beautiful and so much fun. It reminds me of the start of Amelie a little...
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- March 24, 2010 at 4:26 PM
- tess said...
I really loved your interview! I really like your idea of living each day beautifully. Also I agree, the ideal reader of your blog loves shoes but only wears flats and spends too much time online haha love it!
- March 24, 2010 at 4:54 PM
- Dhu said...
Ohh, that was adorable. I loved it, and the music in it.
Also, that dress is really amazing.
- March 24, 2010 at 4:56 PM
- rachel / Red Lips Vintage said...
i have that exact belt you tried on!
cute little vid, doll
- March 24, 2010 at 5:12 PM
- goldenmeans said...
What an adorable video, you should definitely make more movies if you have the chance :) It was also really cool to get to see your clothes in motion, it helped show off the awesomeness of your new dress. And ahhh, that vintage white lacey cape you tried on was gorgeous!
- March 24, 2010 at 5:30 PM
- indigotangerine said...
One of the most delightful things I've seen in a long long time. I love the song, the shots, the dress (even better in action!) have I mentioned that you are ridiculously cute lately? I hope you keep making them!
- March 24, 2010 at 5:31 PM
- ana b. said...
If only I could go home with that spotty rocking horse you were standing next to! This video full of knick knacks is super fun. The song is amazing.
- March 24, 2010 at 6:07 PM
- Mallory said...
Oh this was cute!
A good song, too.
- March 24, 2010 at 6:10 PM
- Nicoloushka said...
AH! That was so much fun to watch! And I really love your nail polish colour. More, more!
- March 24, 2010 at 6:14 PM
- bunnyhead said...
So cute! Made me want to go antiquing.
- March 24, 2010 at 6:47 PM
- Rhitbee said...
The song works so perfectly. I've been on a pretty large Edward Sharpe and the Magnetics kick as of late and while Janglin often reminds me of like, skipping in the desert, your antique store imagery works equally well with the song.
- March 24, 2010 at 7:30 PM
- Moca James Chbosky said...
This is cute, keep filming and shooting!
- March 24, 2010 at 10:13 PM
- Ollie Otson said...
I love that song in the background. Very fitting.
I never realized, but you have very large and lovely!
- March 24, 2010 at 10:31 PM
- Giovanna ♥ said...
This is great! Thanks for sharing :)
- March 24, 2010 at 11:51 PM
- bestie said...
Ahh this video makes me want to fill my house with quirky, pointless antiques! I'm surprised you were able to resist all the pretty little things -- I would've hoarded them all! Haha. And it's so sweet of your dad to help you out with your little project. More videos please! :D :D :D
- March 25, 2010 at 1:21 AM
- Chloe, Butterfly Cupcakes said...
That is so cute. I come from a VERY antiquey town, so I really should be better at vintage shopping.
- March 25, 2010 at 2:04 AM
- Vicki said...
i LOVE this!!! fabulously edited!! well done to ur dad for his filming skills!! :) cant wait for the next one! gonna go read your interview with IFB now :)
vicki xo
- March 25, 2010 at 4:13 AM
- Meghan V. said...
Rebecca, you are so pretty! This looks like so much fun & great song choice.
- March 25, 2010 at 4:29 PM
- battlingthedinosaurs said...
I love it when bloggers make videos, so thank for this.
also I love Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros <3
- March 25, 2010 at 6:55 PM
- erin :) said...
You are so good at making videos! And your father is good at handling the camera!
You are so pretty and cute. :)
Thanks for sharing! I loveee it (& the song!)!
- March 25, 2010 at 10:28 PM
- powlah said...
What an adorable video. You are super adorable as well :)
- March 26, 2010 at 9:06 AM
- reckless daughter said...
haha the next video I've been working on for my blog has a different Edward Sharpe song! how funny!
This video was adorable! I'm still in love with that two-sided dress!
- March 26, 2010 at 10:24 AM
- Fabiola "Fab" said...
I would love to make a video someday but I don't think I look good enough for the camera. But you look absolutely gorgeous!
- March 27, 2010 at 4:28 PM
- katthroatworld said...
such a cute video! you're so adorable, rebecca~ ;)
- kat
- March 28, 2010 at 12:41 AM
- aurie said...
i love this! you're so adorable. xx
- March 28, 2010 at 10:10 PM
- Annie, Time Enough for Drums said...
A joy to watch. Great job! Annie.
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The funds came from the sale of the Covenant Bible College (CBC) campus in Le Merced, Ecuador. The campus was sold in June 2009 to Ecuador's National Police for $1.5 million. The Ecuador campus was the last of three campuses to be sold.
CBC, which offered a one-year intentional discipleship program, closed the campus in 2007, along with its site in Strathmore, Alberta. The campus in Windsor, Colo., was closed in 2006. Declining enrollment and increased costs forced the school closure.
The gift to the Seminary was presented to North Park's executive vice president and chief financial officer Carl Balsam during a recent ceremony, and will serve as a trust fund for the program. The initial outlay from the fund will be a $25,000 grant this year and $30,000 a year in the future, says Byron Amundsen, World Mission director of administration and finance.
Paul de Neui, associate professor of intercultural studies and missiology at the Seminary, will direct the CWCS. The cooperative venture with World Mission aims to enhance the ability of students to minister cross-culturally abroad and in the United States.
Seminary president and dean Jay Phelan said that many of the students from CBC eventually trained at North Park. Phelan noted that former educators at CBC now teach at the Seminary. Debra Auger is the dean of students and community life, and her husband, Robert, is the director of Youth Nexus. Robert Auger had served as executive director of CBC Ecuador.
De Neui, who was in Thailand when the ceremony was held January 14, said "It is amazing to see the gift of CBC continue to give and promote a new generation of missional leaders."
Initial activities sponsored by the center will include a course next March in which students will travel to Ecuador to learn of the ministry challenges in that nation. The CWCS also will sponsor a Seminary faculty member to teach at the Confraternity of Hispanic Covenant Churches Triennial that will be held in Argentina later this year.
"We feel it is especially important to have a multidirectional relationship between the Seminary and many national churches that are now mature and asking us for partners to join them," De Neui said.
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Last year's winners included a variety of businesses large and small, including Bi-Rite Market & Creamery, Boys & Girls Club of San Francisco, California Childcare Resource and Referral Network, Child Care Law Center, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, LLP, Huckleberry Youth Programs, La Casa de Las Madres, Legal Aid Society – Employment Law Center, LinkedIn Corporation, Morrison & Foerster, LLP, Next Steps Marketing, Portola Family Connections, San Francisco Asian Women's Shelter, Square Inc., SRT Consultants, UCSF National Center for Excellence in Women's Health, United States Department of Labor, San Francisco Region, and VLP Law Group, LLP.
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#1 Ranked Monona Grove used free throws down the stretch to defeat Sun Prairie 57-52 in a girls non-conference basketball game in Monona Tuesday night.
McKayla Yentz became Sun Prairie's all-time leading scorer in girls basketball as she led a fourth quarter comeback for the Cardinals.
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