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CAR: Cam Newton is barely completing 57 percent of his throws, and concedes about three sacks a game behind a wretched offensive line; even his runs are diminishing.
PHI: It's hard to say how Mark Sanchez will play with a full game to prepare for instead of working in relief, but he has good command of the offense.
ADVANTAGE: Eagles
CAR: The team is averaging 3.66 yards a run, and their 'best' back has been Jonathan Stewart, who's missed three games and averages just under four yards a carry.
PHI: LeSean McCoy is averaging 5.28 yards a run in his last three games, while powerhouse Chris Polk and versatile Darren Sproles add balance.
ADVANTAGE: Eagles
CAR: Replacing Steve Smith hasn't been easy, but Kelvin Benjamin's circus catches, Jerricho Cotchery's consistency, and good-handed Jason Avant have done fine.
PHI: Jeremy Maclin is on pace for about 1600 yards and 16 touchdowns; Riley Cooper's been a disappointment; Jordan Matthews is a textbook underneath target.
ADVANTAGE: Eagles
CAR: Greg Olsen has carried a large chunk of Carolina's offense, hauling in 45 passes for 539 yards and five touchdowns; veteran Ed Dickson is mostly invisible.
PHI: Zach Ertz has cooled off considerably in recent weeks in terms of production; Brent Celek comes in handy as a blocker, lessening his receiving output.
ADVANTAGE: Panthers
CAR: Newton and Derek Anderson have been hurried 87 times in nine games, surrendering 22 sacks. Tackles Byron Bell and Nate Chandler are awful in protection.
PHI: The return of Evan Mathis will solidify the left side of the line with Jason Peters, while Jason Kelce's line-calls are already bolstering the run.
ADVANTAGE: Eagles
CAR: Even minus Greg Hardy, the line brings severe pressure, headed up by Kawann Short and Charles Johnson; if the pressure fails, the secondary is vulnerable.
PHI: Fletcher Cox and Bennie Logan are fine against the run, while increased use of Vinny Curry only ramps up the pressure that the linebackers bring.
ADVANTAGE: Push
CAR: Luke Kuechly and Thomas Davis pretty much carry the defense with run stops (a combined 74) while playing tremendous in pass coverage.
PHI: Connor Barwin, Trent Cole, Mychal Kendricks, and Brandon Graham are bringing extreme pressure in the passing game, while playing the run very well.
ADVANTAGE: Push
CAR: Antoine Cason and Roman Harper are badly burned in pass coverage in spite of their combined five picks. Thomas Decoud is the group's best in coverage.
PHI: Cary Williams and Bradley Fletcher are fine in press, while Malcolm Jenkins is a wary playmaker. Earl Wolff is, sadly, no Nate Allen.
ADVANTAGE: Eagles
CAR: Graham Gano is 17 of 19 in field goals, and averages a touchback on 76 percent of kickoffs; returners Philly Brown and Brenton Bersin are mediocre.
PHI: Cody Parkey begins his career 15 of 16 in field goals; Trey Burton, Bryan Braman, and Chris Maragos are the facelift the coverage unit has needed.
ADVANTAGE: Eagles
Statistics from Pro Football Focus were used to write this story.
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5 comments:
- Lindsay said...
WOW! Those look so fantastic! I bet they taste even better....where'd you get this recipe?
- January 30, 2011 at 1:22 AM
- Bri said...
Guess whaaaaat... I'll be eating these in a few hours, Lord-Willing! :D :D :D
- January 30, 2011 at 7:30 AM
- Grace said...
Thank you!
I got the recipe from my brain. I know saying this has overly impressed people in the past, so believe me when I say that inventing recipes is much easier than it sounds. I also tend to make things up either immediately before I start baking or as I go a long, so it's no written down anywhere. Which makes sharing recipes hard.
However, I CAN post the icing recipe. It's merely a basic buttercream icing with some cinnamon added, and I brewed chai tea in the milk I used. :)
- January 30, 2011 at 9:07 AM
- Lindsay said...
I will have to try that frosting very, very soon! mmm
- January 31, 2011 at 6:34 PM
- mamaforhim said...
You brought those to the food fellowship, didn't you?
I thought they looked familiar! I am glad I tasted the frosting before allowing 3yo to have one!!! He's allergic to cinnamon and we would have had a huge mess if I had allowed him to eat it!
So I ate his and it was delicious!
- February 14, 2011 at 10:16 PM

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One writer meanders through her KY country life, imagining and wondering
Thursday, February 13, 2014
A Hard Day's Night at the ER
Alas, that didn't turn out to be the case. Dementia invaded her mind and stole her life as she'd always lived it and would have wanted to finish living it should she have had that choice.
But now she can't remember. She can't choose. And while in the picture above, she was having a good day but perhaps too big a load in her lap, last night she had a bad night. She fell at the Alzheimer's home. My sister and I went down to see about her and decided she was probably okay. We signed releases with the ambulance personnel and took her back to her room to bed. It's a long walk from the front of the building to her room. She barely made it on foot. And then once in bed, she was crying in such pain that we changed our minds, bundled her up and took her to the emergency room where they x-rayed, scanned and treated her with great care. The other times I've been in the ER with her were decidedly unpleasant, but this time they addressed her pain, were quick with the tests, and the several hours we were there weren't so bad. She slept most of the time and my sister and I talked about how sleepy we were going to be as we watched the clock spin through the wee hours of the morning.
All the tests came back normal, but in the process of reviewing the paperwork, I discovered a mix-up with Mom's medicine. The prescription that is supposed to help with her agitation wasn't being given the way the doctor had prescribed it and the way she'd been taking it for a few months. The orders he'd written for the home weren't clear enough, and they had cut her dosage by two-thirds. Plus other over the counter aids we were giving her, at the doctor's verbal instructions, weren't being given because the doctor had not ordered those in writing. All that is straightened out - we think.
On our visits to her before her fall, she seemed happy enough and didn't mention us taking her home. But she hasn't been sleeping and not eating very much either. There is an adjustment period for a move like this. I know that. But it is still very difficult to stand back and not do something to make things better. Of course, there are the prayers going up for her and for all of us, her family. You can't begin to imagine how I appreciate you praying for Mom that she'll have peace there in the new place. Looks as if she's needing more prayers than ever. We are going down for family night tonight. Perhaps the next time I write about Mom, it will be a happier post.
Meanwhile, if I can stay awake after the all-nighter at the ER, I'm hoping to send out a Valentine newsletter tomorrow with info on a new prize giveaway to celebrate Summer of Joy back on the market dressed in a new cover. If you're not on my newsletter list, you can sign up easily by clicking here. You can also follow my posts here on One Writer's Journal by subscribing to the posts. If you enter your e-mail address, the posts will show up in you mailbox.
Thanks so much for reading and thanks so much for all the support and caring messages you've give my family and me over the past few days. Prayer is powerful!
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A virtual hug and embrace.ReplyDelete
It's hard. It just is.
Rest well tonight, this is a sprint journey.Replies
That's what the doctor at the ER said too, Loretta. Thanks for your hugs.Delete
Once my mom was in a home for rehab and they tried to give her all her meds at the same time first thing in the morning. One was three times a day, one was at night, one was with food etc. all clearly marked. She also insisted on looking at her chart and it was there too. But they said that's how they always did it and couldn't change for one person. She checked herself out and went to my aunt's. she also complained in person and in writing to the head there and the dr and the state. I don't know if they did anything about it or not.ReplyDeleteReplies
The people at this place are very caring. It was an honest mistake and not theirs. The doctor had sent them the wrong information. It's just that I keep one to look over everybody's shoulder to be sure they're doing this or that. It's sort of like turning loose the care of a child since Mom isn't able to note her own care. It's good your mother was able to check on her own care and take steps to make sure she was getting the right medications, Ann.Delete
Dear Ann,ReplyDelete
So glad to hear you spotted that medication mixed up. (You have actually done something few people take the time to do and yet it is so important since our elderly relatives are not able to do it for themselves)
Here I am just catching up, apologies! You have experienced what most of us have yet to do I fear and I thank you for sharing these moments!
Hugs and lots of prayers sent your way,Replies
Always great to hear from you, Noelle. And I do appreciate your hugs and prayers.Delete
- Annette NFebruary 13, 2014 at 7:25 PM
I am very glad your Mother will recover from the fall. And maybe it was a blessing in disguise - otherwise you would not have known about the mix-up with the meds.Take care - may God bless you all.ReplyDeleteReplies
You're right about it might be a blessing in disguise, Annette. Now I'm wondering if I should ask to see the medication charts to be sure it's right now. Mom has been very sleepy ever since we got back from the hospital. Sigh. Thank you for your sweet thoughts and blessings.Delete
So sorry to hear about your Mom. Both my parents are in their late 80's, and it is so sad seeing them go downhill. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.ReplyDelete
It is difficult to watch our loved one getting older, Susanlulu. My kids have been concerned about me because the caretaking has taken a toll and I'm not as young as I used to be. None of us are, of course. Thank you so much for your thoughts and prayers. That means so much to me and to Mom too.Delete
I am so sorry to hear of what you are enduring seeing the pain and problems with your mother. I had the same, but my Mom had had a few strokes and still knew what was going on, even if her body didn't allow her to do anything, she knew and that was so hard to see. You, your mother and your family are all in my prayers.ReplyDelete
Hoping that the medication changes will set your mother back on the proper track again; you do have to be on top of everything when parents are in a facility, unfortunately. No one, even the best care givers, have the time and the incentive to feel as we do about our loved ones. They need our help so much. Praying for all to get back to as good situation as possible. Hugs, Cynthia
There are so many hard things about getting older, Cynthia. Still, I think most of us would choose to keep our memories, but it must also be almost as hard to lose the physical abilities you need and want. And of course you're right. No one can take care of your loved one the way you want to. I do appreciate so much your prayers for Mom and all of us. Thank you.Delete
Throw my name in the hat for the drawing. No Valentine story at this time since I'm missing my Valentine today. (late husband) It's a tough day for many, I'm sure! My heart and prayers go out to them!ReplyDelete
It is a day that can be sad for those who've had to say goodbye to their special loves. Sending a hug your way. And I'll throw your name in my drawing hat.Delete
Prayer is powerful and am sending prayers for you and your mom :)ReplyDelete
Spending Valentine's with my sweetheart and cooking at home :)
Also, please enter me in the drawing. Thank you, Chrissey
Thanks for your prayers, Chrissey. Hope you have a wonderful Valentine's dinner. Home can be the best place for a good time together. I'll enter you in the drawing. Thanks.Delete
Hope your mother get well soon.ReplyDelete
Could you thrown my name in the hat for the drawing. Thanks
Thanks, Kai, for the sweet thoughts. I've got you entered in the drawing.Delete
- Bonnie RoofFebruary 14, 2014 at 2:33 PM
SO sorry to hear about your mom's problems at the Alzheimer's Home, Ann!! There are inconsistencies, omissions, and changes in all nursing facilities, I feel - we certainly found it to be true when my aunt was in the nursing home and hospital. She quit eating/drinking, initiating a grooming routine, getting dressed (even wanted to go to doctor appointments in her gown), and even getting out of bed (once the therapy ended) - unfortunately, nursing staff refused to do these things for her (if she refused them) as even though she had memory problems, she was still coherent on a lot of things, and they couldn't force them to be done (even when for her own health benefit). So - that is one small consolation in your case, since your mom has diagnosed dementia - staff can become more involved in her care. The nursing staff, unfortunately, just has too much to do to give the individual attention, and sometimes - care, that is needed. It is so hard to accept putting/having a loved one in a facility, yet often there is no other choice.ReplyDelete
My continued prayers are with you, and your family - sending you a virtual hug!!Replies
It has been very difficult for my sister and me who were her main caretakers, Bonnie. We feel like we are letting her down even though at the same time we think this facility could be a blessing for her. She doesn't seem unhappy when we are there visiting. We just worry about certain of her health issues that we could keep an eye on that they can't because limited time to give her the kind of attention we could.Delete
Thank you so much for the prayers and for the hug. I'm feeling loved on this Valentine's Day.
- Bonnie RoofFebruary 16, 2014 at 12:49 AM
I feel your pain, Ann - I had more than one confrontation with the staff where my aunt was, for the same reasons you mentioned. In the end - there was nothing I could do about it, as she HAD to be there - as least until therapy was finished, and we could set up 24 hour nursing care at home. She has been home since 7/5/13 with 24 hour care, but as you mentioned, it's not known how long the money will last, so there's always a possibility of having to go back to the nursing home - in the future. But - she's happier at home - so will remain there for as long as possible. You and I are dealing with situations in which we will find NO perfect answers, Ann - I do all I can to help now, and then trust God to direct my aunt's future (and me, as her POA, if change becomes necessary) - turning it over to Him is the only thing, and the best thing, I can do, when all is said and done!Delete
That's always true, Bonnie. But sometimes we're resistant to that, saying we can handle it on our own. That's the very thing we shouldn't try to do. Pray first instead of waiting till we say "all we can do is pray." Such power that, at times, we don't embrace. Hope things work out okay for your aunt and that her care will be good.Delete
Thinking of you. Throwing my hat into the ring. I was the mother of the bride thirteen years ago today. A great day!ReplyDelete
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Congrats to your anniversary celebrating children, Melanie. Hope they are very happy. Thanks for your thoughts. I've got you entered.Delete
I'm glad you've found a good place for your mom; I know it must be awfully hard.ReplyDelete
Please enter me in the drawing for the Hollyhill books. I read the first in the series recently and really enjoyed it. I don't really have a valentine "story" but will tell you I work as a special ed para at an elementary school. Today, Valentine's Day, was just a little bit crazy! The kids get so excited about their valentines and the parties in their classes. I even find delight in bringing home a bag of valentines from the kids. It's nice to be remembered, no matter what our age.
Thanks for sharing your valentine story. When my kids were in school and I was a room mother, Valentine's Day was my favorite party. All the kids had such fun getting cards from their classmates and the candy was nice too. And I can imagine the fun you'll have looking through the cards the kids gave you. I'm sure you're a blessing to the kids you work with.Delete
I've got you entered in the drawing. Thanks for you kind thoughts about Mom.
Being a nurse and working in nursing homes for many years my heart goes out to you and your family. It is very hard watching your parents memories slip away. Not remembering who you or family members are. The hardest thing for me was watching these wonderful people so confused and frustrated at themselves. because they do not know what happening. God Bless you and your family and your wonderful mom. Please enter me into your contest.ReplyDeleteReplies
Thank you so much for your kind thoughts, Unknown. I'm sure you saw many sad cases because it is so hard watching once capable and happy people beset with confusion and unable to do the things they once did so easily.Delete
I'd love to enter you in my contest, but I need a name (first name or initials) and a way to contact you. You can write out your e-mail like this. name(at)emailservice(dot)com/net/org.
Sweet photo of your Mom with the grandchildren!ReplyDelete
Blessings on Mom and all of your family, this illness
is (as my Daddy used to say) "a tough row to hoe!"
We will keep you in prayer!Replies
It is a tough row to hoe, and I do so appreciate your prayers, Pat. Thank you.Delete
- AnonymousFebruary 15, 2014 at 1:51 AM
I hope you had some good moments of joy on Valentine's Day, sweet Anne. So sorry about your mom's fall. I hope things will go smoother for all of you soon. Just visiting the homes breaks your heart for the people there. And some homes are better than others. Glad you and your sister check regularly tho, for you can catch mistakes, like the meds, and I think they take better care when family might drop in just anytime. It's easier for them to give out all of the meds at the same times to everyone, I know, but they should follow the doctors orders. And, if they can't be sure of the docs writing they should call and ck. I don't have a big Valentine story, but lots of memories of small good times. Since my sweethearts gone ,my children are my sweethearts now, They make me smile too. They send cards and some of the granddaughters also. My baby lives here not too far from me, so always comes over and brings me love gifts. And, I have always loved getting cards, so they give me smiles when I read the love in them. I did go to a Valentine's Party tonight at church. We had a meal and lots of fun, trying to guess who people were in older pictures, of the ones who brought one. No-one guessed mine. :) So, I had a fun time. Would love to win some of your books. Have entered on GoodReads also. But have only won a few times since started entered there (a long time.) GOD bless you and all of the family. Will continue to pray for peace for your mom. (((Hugs))) and love to you. Maxie mac262(at)me(dot)comReplyDeleteReplies
Hi, Maxie. Always good to read your comments. I'm so glad your children and grandchildren still make Valentine's Day sweet for you. Sometimes we think we only have to celebrate romantic love on Valentine's, but it's good to enjoy all types of love. It's also good to have your youngest child close to be there with love for you. That with the old pictures sounds like a fun thing to do at a church party. We'll have to try that sometime at our church.Delete
The home where we moved Mom is very nice. Our only concern is whether she's physically able to stay there. We'll see. Thank you so much for your prayers. And for the hugs.
Good luck in the drawings. Maybe this will be your lucky time. Have your ever won from me? If not, you could be in the never won drawing. Odds are really good there so far. Everybody has either already won or they don't want a box of chocolates.
Ann, I don't have a Valentine's story, however, I do want to tell you that you are in my prayers as well as your Mom. Dementia/Alzheimer's is a horrible disease. The way it robs our loved ones of a quality life is heart wrenching. Your post brings back memories of my Mom and makes my heart ache. I miss my Mom so much. I don't miss what she was going through. Sometimes I think it is harder on the family, watching helplessly while our loved ones waste away in their minds as well as their physical bodies is too much to bear at times. I can't even count the times I cried for my Mom during the last 1 1/2 years of her life. I wanted my Mom back whole and complete! So Ann, I am praying, praying, praying for you and your family.ReplyDelete
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The Valentine stories have been few and far between. LOL. Not much love in the air, I guess. I should have asked for something different. But that's okay. A story isn't necessary to take part in the fun. I'll come up with something better this summer when I celebrate Love Comes Home with a giveaway.Delete
But I do very much appreciate your prayers. Those, like you, who have experienced the sad decline of a loved one do understand. I certainly felt like crying on my first visit to the home but then I often felt near tears when Mom was still at home and so unhappy there too. She actually seems a little more at peace at the home when I go to visit. Not sure how she is other times. It's been hard finding out information about how she's doing.
So thank you so much for your prayers. Much, much appreciated.
Ann, (((((Hugs)))))ReplyDelete
I understand the frustrations with not knowing about med changes, etc with nursing homes. In our state the nursing homes are supposed to reduce pain and psychotropic meds but family can direct them NOT to change her meds without your consent. My mother in law had anxie
heart disease with her reporting heart distress quit often. It took a couple of years of reminding
the nurses to give her her meds to help her relax because if she is having a heart attack she will be anxious. I spent many hours in the ER during the last 7 years of her life with only a few times where she was admitted.Replies
You're right about the frustrations about the nursing homes. Some of that is due, I think, to nobody can care for your loved ones the way we want them to, the way we wished we could. Those hours in the ER can be very long, can't they? But I can imagine your mother-in-law's anxiety. It's not easy to stay calm when you think you're having a heart attack.Delete
Thank you so much for the hugs.
- Bonnie RoofFebruary 16, 2014 at 1:01 AM
Please enter me in the drawing, Ann !! I haven't had a "sweetheart" for many years, so no romantic, or cute Valentine stories - however, the women in my family often exchange small Valentine gifts, as well as give to the children, and a couple of years ago - I had a tea/brunch for everyone with full Valentine décor, gifts, and goodies (we watched a movie afterward) - it was fun, and so pretty, also!!ReplyDeleteReplies
Got you entered, Bonnie. I didn't mean for the stories to have to be sweetheart stories, but that's how most are looking at my request. I just thought any kind of love would do, family love, brotherly and sisterly love, grandmom love.Delete
That tea and brunch sounds like a great idea. I'm thinking you had lots of fun.


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4th of July weekend evokes a number of iconic images in the minds of Americans: Fireworks, friends, BBQ, pool parties, and…movies. Many people still remember going to theaters on 4th of July weekend, getting some much needed air conditioning, and seeing some of the biggest blockbusters ever made (up to that point). Will Smith went from TV actor and rapper to Hollywood superstar after Men in Black, Independence Day, and Wild Wild West opened on 4th of July Weekends. Marty McFly first went Back to the Future in theaters on July 3rd of 1985. Terminator 2: Judgment Day, The Perfect Storm, Armageddon, A League of Their Own, Transformers, Apollo 13; all released on 4th of July weekend. Many of these films embody the sentiment of the holiday; with a strong and courageous hero taking on any number of forces that are trying to destroy their decidedly American way of life. This 4th of July weekend a new hero emerges who, in a roundabout way, encompasses all those ideals. He may not be a giant, nor does he swing through the jungle; but he is pretty gassy.
While it's certainly not blockbuster material, Swiss Army Man is undoubtedly the most talked-about movie of the holiday weekend. After a head-scratching premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in January and a limited release last week, this bold comedy-drama gets a nationwide release. The film is the first feature-length project by Daniel Scheinert and Dan Kwan (aka Daniels), who have previously directed music videos for the likes of Foster the People and Lil Jon. However, it's the Daniels' short films – see "Interesting Ball" or "Dogboarding" – that feature the kitschy transformation and transfiguration that make Swiss Army Man such a uniquely bizarre film.
Swiss Army Man stars Paul Dano as Hank; a man stranded on a remote island for so long, he's running out of hope. The only thoughts that keep Hank going are of returning to his beloved Sarah (Mary Elizabeth Winstead), and never leaving her side again. Just as he's about to call it a life, Hank spots his salvation washing ashore, wearing a very smart suit. It's the corpse of a young man who, in his desperate loneliness, he names Manny (Daniel Radcliffe). After taking Manny back to his makeshift cave home, Hank discovers that Manny isn't quite as useful as he seems after Manny starts talking. Hank isn't sure whether he's hallucinating or witnessing a miracle, but the point is irrelevant; he's found the hope he needs to get back to civilization.
He encounters many obstacles in the wilderness, but his trusted companion Manny seems up to any task. Whether the dead man is chopping a corpse, or being ridden as a flatulence-fueled jet ski, Manny is there to help like some sort of human multi-tool. As useful as Manny is at tackling the unforgiving wilderness, he's even more useful in helping Hank work through some of the problems that landed him stranded in the first place.
While a lot of the events in both Swiss Army Man and the short films seem outrageous, it's the Daniels' subtle and realistic style of special effects that blurs the line between reality and fantasy, immersing the viewer in a sort of brilliant daydream. Struggling to understand whether Hank is having a therapy session with a supernatural being, or just working stuff out in his own head ceases to become important. Whatever is happening to Hank becomes much less important than the fact that it is happening to Hank, and the hilarious way in which it's happening to him. An upbeat and offbeat original soundtrack by Manchester Orchestra's Andy Hull frequently breaks the fourth wall and furthers the film's surrealism until the audience becomes a part of Hank's amazing world.
Don't pass over the chance to live the spirit of adventure with Hank and Manny this 4th of July weekend. Find tickets and showtimes right here, and check out the trailer for Swiss Army Man below.


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Election 2010 Forum Series in UP Diliman
KAISA – Nagkakaisang Iskolar para sa Pamantasan at Sambayanan
in cooperation with the
College of Science Student Council (CS-SC),
College of Home Economics Student Council (CHE-SC),
National College of Public Administration and Governance Student Council (NCPAG-SC),
Asian Institute of Tourism Student Council (AIT-SC),
College of Human Kinetics Student Council (CHK-SC),
College of Architecture Student Council (ASC),
Alliance of Concerned Dormitories (ACD),
Alpha Phi Beta Fraternity, and the
University Student Council-Mass Media Committee
2010 Election Forum Series
1st Guest Presidentiable is Sen. Francis "Chiz" G. Escudero
November 12, 2009, 1:00-4:00 P.M.
Malcolm Hall Theater (College of Law), UP Diliman
This election forum series is for the benefit of UP students, who wants to be an audience with the future public officials of our country. The one-on-one will focus on the education sector, touching on his/her plans for UP as the premier state university, and overall plans for the youth as a whole. They are also expected to tackle on their governance and economic plans.
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NIH to estimate total funding needs for Alzheimer's researchApril 7, 2015
Special research budget will go to President, Congress
NIH's "bypass budget" will estimate the total research costs of treating and preventing Alzheimer's.
NIH is preparing a budget that for the first time will estimate for Congress the costs of reaching the research goals of the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease to effectively treat or prevent Alzheimer's and related dementias by 2025.
Known as a "bypass budget" because of its direct transmission to the President and subsequently to Congress without modification through the normal federal budget process, the purpose of the estimate is to outline funding needs for the most promising research approaches. The NIA, which is leading the effort to develop the bypass budget, expects the document to address funding beginning in fiscal year (FY) 2017.
The requirement to prepare and submit the professional judgment budget, introduced in Congress last year as the Alzheimer's Accountability Act, was included as part of the FY 2015 federal appropriations legislation passed in December 2014. NIH will submit the bypass budget annually through 2025. Only two other areas of biomedical research have been the subject of this special budget approach: cancer and HIV/AIDS.
"We welcome the opportunity to provide the NIH's analysis of the funding it will take to support an optimal effort directed at reaching these important research goals," said NIA Director Dr. Richard J. Hodes.
Alzheimer's disease research in the United States has benefited from the provision of additional funds over the past several years. In FY 2012, as part of a Presidential initiative, NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins redirected $50 million to expand Alzheimer's research, and in FY 2013 he provided $40 million for this purpose from unallocated funds in the NIH budget. Additional federal appropriations of $100 million in FY 2014 and $25 million in FY 2015 were provided with the expectation that a significant portion of these increases would be directed toward Alzheimer's research. NIH spending on Alzheimer's disease research increased 25 percent from FY 2011 to FY 2014.
"We will seek input from multiple sources as we develop the bypass budget," Dr. Hodes said. "Recent NIH research summits have provided recommendations and milestones that will inform us regarding priority directions, and internal discussions—with NIA staff as well as staff from other NIH Institutes—will be needed to consider the potential costs of these based on program experience, emerging developments in each field, and roadblocks that must be addressed."
Read more about the NIA budget in Richard Hodes's blog and an update on the Alzheimer's disease funding payline in Robin Barr's blog.
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Powers once reserved for comic book characters and street magicians are quickly becoming a reality, thanks to recent advances in brainwave-reading technology. Gadgets like InteraXon's $269, "brain-sensing" headband, Muse, which recently raised over $280,000 on crowd-funding platform Indiegogo, are trying to change the way we think about human-computer interaction.
The potential applications are a lot more useful than you might think. While we're still in the early stages of the brainwave revolution, the technology's potential is certainly intriguing. Here's a look at what's available now and what we can expect in the future.
You don't have to be a big Star Wars fan to imagine how cool being a Jedi would be. For proof, look no further than the Force Trainer, by toymaker Uncle Milton. This gadget saw an insane amount of coverage online back in 2009 when it challenged users to move a ball up and down with their brains. This test of "force" had people from all walks of life imitating Luke Skywalker, but there's a logical explanation behind this mental phenomenon.
The secret is an EEG-sensing headband, which picks up on the increased brain activity that occurs when the user focuses. The brain waves are then detected by a sensor on a small fan hidden in the toy's base. It's a simple, entertaining application of mind-reading technology, but it helps describe the function of more complex gadgets like Muse.
One Quartz article describes the tech as "binary": Thinking hard about anything triggers the headband, which then can be used to control devices with a simple on-off operation, like a fan or light bulb. Other gadgets utilize this basic idea in a large way. Emotiv Research, for example, uses similar technology to slow a car when it senses the driver isn't paying attention.
Most products connected to this technology have served a single-purpose, but Muse's goals are entirely different. By providing the hardware and leaving the other stuff to enterprising developers, Muse is testing the limits of mind-reading applications through crowdsourcing. If you're a developer, or even a general technology fan, that's where things truly get exciting.
Muse's first focus will be on enhancing our well being. Quartz notes that the device "will only have health and wellness apps" at launch, which should appeal to a broad number of fitness conscious consumers. The included "Integrated Brain Health System," according to Muse's Indiegogo page, will help users reduce stress, build better brain habits and improve memory and concentration through a number of games and brain-training exercises.
The data it collects could also potentially be used by healthcare providers and other professionals in the medical industry, helping them develop personalized care plans based on statistical readings. That could make technology like Muse infinitely useful in the burgeoning field of mobile health (or mHealth), a field that already makes use of futuristic technology like ingestible sensors to gain insight into patients' day-to-day lives.
In either case, the technology's precursors have proven effective. According to a recent Science-Based Medicine update, so called "brain training" software and websites have already improved users' ability to accomplish given tasks. Ingestible sensors are also on their way to receiving full FDA approval, making them a viable means for healthcare professionals to monitor vital user statistics from a remote location. Whether it augments existing technology or does its own thing, there's a definite place for brainwave-reading headbands like Muse in the healthcare industry.
Other creative uses for brainwave technology will have to come from third-party developers. Fortunately, InteraXon plans to make that part easy. Prior to the expiration of their Indiegogo page, early-adopting developers could purchase the aptly named "Developer Muse" for a $190 donation. Now, late arrivers will have to make use of the standard device's "basic" SDK, which will become available when Muse officially launches its $249 headband in 2014.
InteraXon hasn't said how SDK licensing will work beyond the included "basic" setup just yet, but Muse's FAQ page claims it will "allow access to raw brain wave data" for multiple desktop and mobile platforms. They also mention a tier system that will give developers "limitless" opportunities to make use of the device—as long as their funds are equally boundless.
All money aside, there's no shortage of potential uses for Muse once it hits the consumer market. Think of the simplest app you use on a daily basis. If it uses binary controls, it can support brainwave technology.
A developer could, for example, scroll through simple information apps—like weather or local news—with a burst of brain power. Makers of "one-touch" games, where users make a forward-moving character jump by tapping the screen, could remove touching from their control schemes altogether. Phones themselves could relegate simple commands like locking the screen to brain wave functions as well.
As with any new technology, the market largely decides how far Muse will go on the consumer front. With other wearable devices like Google Glass and Samsung's Galaxy Gear smartwatch just starting to hit the market, will the public be ready for another "revolution" in the way we interact with our devices?
It'll undoubtedly take a few killer apps to sell technologies like Muse to consumers in the beginning, but it will take continual app support from a number of developers to make it a worthwhile device. It's a cycle that has buried other peripheral hardware in the past, and one InteraXon needs to keep in mind if they plan to succeed.
Healthcare may be among the first industries to make specialized use of portable brainwave readers, but they're not likely to be the last. Advertisers and marketers would drool at the ability to know how a potential customer's brain is responding to products as they window shop, and that's exactly what a competitor called Neurocam aims to do.
Like Muse, the device works in conjunction with smart devices to get a read on user activity. Instead of a wireless connection, however, the phone physically connects to the Neurocam. Using the phone's processing power and its own sensors, the device records brain wave spikes and pauses in motion, allowing it to build a list of likes and dislikes for each individual user. The person wearing the device can also use its camera to record and upload video to social media networks like Facebook.
Emotiv Research, the company behind the above-mentioned self-stopping car, has also seen users do interesting things with their products. A team of Chinese researchers connected one of the company's headsets to a flying drone, and using a combination of EEG reading and head tracking technologies, allowed users to pilot it without their hands. Even more exciting, users can send simple commands like "hard left" and "right" via their thoughts, and even blink to have it take pictures, according to Discovery.com.
Lots of promising uses are coming out of brainwave-reading technology, and they're coming from multiple industries. Even if Muse doesn't make it to the big time, something implementing the technology—be it an open-ended solution like the headband or a single-purpose device like the mind-controlled drone—will.
A reliable, thought-controlled interface of some sort will crack the mainstream, and it'll probably happen soon. Whether Muse makes a splash or proves too advanced for its time, some amazing breakthrough is bound to happen. If voice recognition—another field researchers and tech companies have spent big bucks on for decades—can become a standard feature, then a speechless version is the natural progression. Given that the technology is already available today to some degree, expect to see something big from this field in the very near future.
Read more about wearable technology in Mutual Mobile's latest Trend Report.


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TEXANS: Contact Governor Abbott and ask him to veto the discriminatory SB 2078 -- a piece of legislation that is abhorent, targeting transgender youth and youth in foster care. Learn more about SB 2078 here.
Advocates are especially concerned with the threats posed by lawmakers in the Lone Star State. It is clear the Texas Legislature expects to take up religious refusal bills, anti-transgender legislation, and other discriminatory proposals. It will take the full force of the LGBTQ movement, the citizens of Texas, business and civic leaders, and other stakeholders to ensure Texas does not pass anti-LGBTQ laws this session.
HRC has seven field organizers and four offices across Texas who work to mobilize opposition to any anti-LGBTQ legislation.
HRC continues to work alongside Equality Texas, ACLU of Texas, Texas Freedom Network, the Transgender Education Network of Texas and others on the ground to battle against dangerous or harmful bills that attack the dignity of LGBTQ Texans. As a coalition, we will stand together; we will support and comfort one another; and we will continue to work together until we defeat every bill this session that discriminates against LGBTQ Texans.
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Human Rights Campaign fights for LGBTQ equality in Texas alongside state and local groups and lawmakers. For more than 30 years, HRC has played a pivotal role in advancing LGBTQ equality in the Lone Star State. Learn more about HRC's work by clicking here.
The existing patchwork of legal protections for LGBTQ people in the United States leaves millions subject to uncertainty and potential discrimination. That's why the Human Rights Campaign is continuing the fight on the local, state and federal levels for full LGBTQ equality.
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2018 Yunnan Photo Workshop
Jan 7 - 17, 2018
A Joint workshop with Joe Baraban and William Yu
This will probably go down as my most interesting, mysterious, adventurous workshop to date, as well as something that has always been in the back of my mind on a secondary 'bucket list'.
A couple of years ago I met (while teaching online with the BPSOP) and began talking to a photographer named William Yu. After looking at his really strong images, the photo tours he led, his expertise (his knowledge of China notwithstanding), and what others have said about William, I thought it would make for a great trip if he and I joined forces and led a photo tour together. We talked a few more times but because of his schedule and mine we just couldn't make it happen, recently we got back together and were able to make it happen the beginning of 2018.
This is an extraordinary chance to meet people and take photographs you would normally see in magazines such as National Geographic.
Joe Baraban
I met Joe at BPSOP online photo school, he is one of the best photography instructors there, always getting rave reviews from students. His knowledge, skills and teaching style made his classes highly sought after. We have been in discussion for joint workshops for a while now, it's finally realized here! I firmly believe that all attendees of this workshop will benefit a lot from his teaching based on years of knowledge and experience. Joe and I are working together to provide the best photography and travel experience to all of you! Welcome onboard to learn and pratice photography at one of the most beautiful but unique areas of the world!
William Yu
Morning mist, Yuanyang, Yunnan province.
This joint workshop with Joe Baraban and William Yu will visit the beautiful Yunnan province in the southwest China at its best season, photographing both unique landscape of rice terraces and beautiful environmental portraits of Yi and Hani people.
When: Jan 7–17, 2018
Where: Honghe, Yuanyang and Kunming, Yunnan province, China
Cost: US$ 3,600 based on double occupancy, extra US$300 for single occupancy
Group size: 12 maximum
Category: Photography Workshop
Workshop Leaders & Photography Instructors: Joe Baraban and William Yu
Language spoken: English
Workshop URL: www.williamyuphotoworkshops.com/yunnan2018.html
Contact: firstname.lastname@example.com or email@example.com
Yuanyang, Yunnan Province, is a Hani minority ethnic settlement atop a ridge of the Ailao mountain range at an elevation of around 1570 meters. It is a popular destination with photographers due to the vast areas of nearby mountains which have been cultivated into terraced rice paddies for at least the past 1300 years by the Hani people. Despite the overwhelming scenic beauty of its landscape and colorful local minorities, mass tourism hasn't developed in this region, mainly due to its remote location, and until fairly recent, relative inaccessibility. The terraced areas of interest to visitors are mainly found between 1000 and 2000 metres above sea level. The winter temperatures here, although never freezing, are such that they only support one rice crop a year. The terraces are filled with water until May, when planting begins. Overall, Yuanyang offers a great venue for both landscape photography and environmental portraiture. This is one of the most visited areas of our photo tours around the year.
The UNESCO's World Heritage Committee inscribed China's cultural landscape of Honghe Hani Rice Terraces(mainly in Yuanyang) onto the prestigious World Heritage List on Jun 22, 2013
Yuanyang, Yunnan province
The entire trip is relatively easy physically, no long or tedious hikes/climbs. Most shooting spots are quite accessible from the road or parking lot.
In the market, Yuanyang, Yunnan province.
Day 1: Jan 7.
Your arrival in Kunming (KMG), the provincial capital of Yunnan province, China. Joe and I will greet and meet everyone of this group 7:00pm at the following hotel lobby.
Kunming Jinjiang Hotel
98 Beijing Rd
Kunming, Yunnan Province, China
Tel: 0871-3138888
City of Kunming, Yunnan province.
Day 2: Jan 8
Our bus will pick our group in the morning, driving to the city of Jianshui, visiting Linan ancient town and Zhu family Garden.
Jianshui, Yunnan province
Day 3: Jan 9
Photographing Tuanshan village in the morning, shooting Yi ethnic village of Niujie, at Shiping, in the afternoon.
Yi ethnic village, Shiping, Yunnan province.
Day 4: Jan 10
Photographing Shiping Yi village in the morning, driving to Honghe in the afternoon.
Yi ethnic village, Shiping, Yunnan province.
Day 5: Jan 11
Photographing Honghe rice terraces whole day.
Rice Terrace, Honghe, Yunnan province.
Day 6 – 9: Jan 12 - 15
Four very active days of photography in Yuanyang, subjects including: sunrise, sunset, environmental portraits of ethnic villagers, street photography at the local market.
Mist over rice terraces, Yuanyang, Yunnan province
Women working at home, Yuanyang, Yunnan province
Yi Elderly, Yuanyang, Yunnan province
Day 10: Jan 16
Driving back to Kunming, visiting the famous "Stone forest" limestone formations on the way.
Stone Forest, Yunnan province.
Day 11: Jan 17
Farewell and Departing.
NOTE: Joe and I reserve the right to adjust/alter the itinerary on location, adapting to local weather, light conditions, or sudden local event/situation to better manage time and/or photo opportunities.
Rice terraces, Yuanyang, Yunnan province.
The main focus of this Workshop is to open up your mind's eye, keenly identify photographic opportunities and make creative decisions, then properly execute it in terms of exposure and composition. The process will cover all elements of design: line, shape, form, texture, pattern and color, as well as techniques like long exposure, selecting lenses, using of graduated neutral density filter and polarizing filter, etc. During the breaks, Joe and I will review post-processing workflows, techniques using photoshop, lightroom and some third party plug-ins.
Joe and I will give instructions/recommendations on every photography opportunities. Questions are always welcome and encouraged. Joe and I will have group review every couple of days during downtime or at the evening.
A deposit of $250 is required for this workshop to hold your spot, you can pay by Visa, Mastercard or PayPal via PayPal.com or send a check (U.S. residents only). The balance is due Sep 7, 2017. You can send the balance with a check or wire transfer. All participants must sign Liability Waiver Form before the Workshop starts.
Workshop size is limited to 12 attendees, which ensures that every attendee will get full attention.
Market day, Yuanyang, Yunnan province.
Any people who has a basic understanding of exposure all the way to the advanced amateur and professional who is in search of a fresh perspective!
No refunds will be given for delays or cancellations due to inclement weather, (which interestingly, can result in some of the most some amazing shots!), either before or during the tour. If the Workshop is cancelled by the organizer, Joe and I will notify you immediately and you will be issued full refund. Joe and I are not responsible for any additional costs you may incur due to any delays or cancellations.
No Refunds for USD250 deposit if cancelled.
50% refund of full payment Sep 7 - Oct 7, 2017.
No refund after Oct 7, 2017.
Please send email to firstname.lastname@example.com or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Rice terrace, Yuanyang, Yunnan province.
I recently completed my 3rd photography workshop with Joe Baraban. The location was Houston, TX, and all I can say is that I will be coming back for more! All aspects of the workshop were fantastic: Joe's approach to teaching, the shooting locations, the critiques, the individual attention, the accommodations, the planning and organization, and the great communications.
From the "Meet and Greet" reception the first night to the final dinner, Joe and Mikki paid strict attention to every level of detail making sure that we were very well taken care…all of the time. And the photography was great too! Joe's selections of locations were diverse and challenging and presented many, many opportunities for great shots and for learning.
The critiques are a wonderful educational experience as you discuss your own work as well as the work of the other photographers. Joe teaches how to "make pictures", not just taking pictures. There was never a dull moment! The quality and creativity in my photographs continue to ratchet up a notch as I learn from Joe. I highly recommend Joe's workshops as well his online courses.
Thank you so much Joe for this great online course. I have learned so much from you in the last four weeks. You have opened my mind and my eyes. I see the study of photography as a lifelong journey and I think I am becoming a much more aware and discerning and creative photographer as a direct result of taking this course with you.
I have also seen the value of being more disciplined in terms of using a tripod, measuring and observing light, cropping in camera, etc. I thank you for sharing your many years of experience and wisdom with others. You are an amazing mentor. Take care and best regards,
Thank you, Joe, for stretching my mind and rescuing me from the ghosts of mediocrity. I'm glad I took all three courses together. It took me a while to absorb the wealth of photographic wisdom you so generously offer, and I have yet to apply it fully, but your practical advice on how to actually use the art principles of design and gestalt in photography are exactly what I've been looking for. Your critiques are the best. I'll miss those the most.
Excellent photographers who can teach well are rare. I'm glad I found you and highly recommend you to anyone interested in taking better photos.
I just finished taking Joe's workshop and again it was nothing short of extraordinary. Because of Joe and the ideas and concepts he teaches, I see everything differently now. Whether I'm driving along a country road or watching TV, I now see negative space, vanishing points, color, light, texture, pattern, line, angle of reflection, tension, perspective – everywhere. Knowing these critical elements of design have truly not only changed how and what I photograph, but have changed the way I look at the world in a very real way.
I cannot adequately express my gratitude to Joe for his caring and expertise and if you are considering taking a class or workshop with Joe think no more as I cannot recommend him highly enough. Just DO IT!!!
Moring in Yuanyang, Yunnan province.
Joe Baraban's workshop is first rate, and pitched at a level that in my opinion would provide a strong learning experience for any photographer, no matter their level or their primary area of photographic interest. Joe is attentive and his workshops are well prepared and illustrative of the concepts being put forward. Better yet, supplementary tips and advice were passed along to participants in neat little packages with tittles like "The fifteen point inspection plan". His photo critiques are honest and very helpful. A number of us would definitely take a second workshop offered by Joe.
Joe, thank you for a terrific workshop. I loved it! Why, because you put a lot of time and effort into your class. You gave plenty of notes and pictures to back them up. You encouraged us make the time and shoot, and be willing to talk about all of them. You took plenty of time to look at all of our pictures, critique then thoroughly, and advise us to retake them with your new suggestions. I learned a lot and I know that because of you my pictures will go up a level. If anyone were going to take a class, I would say "make it Joe's".
Thanks again for a great class. As someone who normally doesn't set up shots and always "takes" pictures, it was challenging for me to start thinking about "making" pictures. It was tough, but I think you have opened my mind to more possibilities.
"Stretching Your Frame of Mind was, by far, the best photography class I've ever taken for two reasons: (1) Joe is among the best teachers that I've ever had (in any field of study) and (2) the lessons that I've learned from Joe are so valuable that I now apply them to every single photograph I take. I cannot recommend Joe and his class highly enough.
Firstly, I have to say big thank you to you, Joe – I have learned a lot and it prompted me to think much more about photos I have taken and which I would like to take. I have tons of ideas now – though the putting them into reality … hurts…For the moment, I cannot produce the result I want. But I will strive to get in better shape soon and for that I am carrying my camera with "15 PIP" and 'artist's palette' around and asking myself about "does it" a lot when making a picture. All the best from Prague
Joe I really am impressed with you as a teacher and feel that is far more powerful than being an instructor! Sincerely wish I met you much earlier in my career as I have learned so much over four weeks that I did not learn over 15 plus years. The manner in which you present the material and then taking the time to provide coherent explanations is just wonderful! The video critiques are so valuable and especially being able to show where to stand when shooting. Absolutely wonderful! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being honest with us and making us think for ourselves which makes us better photographers. Putting the tools in our hands that change the manner in which we work and know how to work.
So looking forward to your next class and in the meantime, will practice, practice, practice and more practice. Thank you Joe,
Dusk at rice terraces, Yuanyang, Yunnan province.
"I have worked with William Yu on many occasions and let me state emphatically that he is one of the best workshop instructors ever and one heck of a talented photographer too! You will enjoy your time with William and learn far more than perhaps you ever imagined in the workshops he offers!"
Bryan F Peterson
The Perfect Picture School of Photography
I have never been on a "photo tour" before. We travel a lot and I have to say it was one of the best experiences ever. Most importantly in my mind is that I thought it was well planned out - getting to the locations at the right times and I also liked that we got to go to some of the iconic locations that we see in photos (late at night when no one was there), as well as a few that we don't normally see. I felt the amount of time that we had in most locations was great. It was nice that we could as a group be somewhat flexible to stay one place a bit longer and/or go to other places when the lighting wasn't as good. I appreciated that you corralled people up when they weren't on the bus on time... but always being super nice about it. I liked that we could get to a hotel location and some people could rest, but I usually had several hours to explore the town/area on my own. The accommodations and food were all good, if not excellent. Another thing that I thought was really great was having a bus twice as big as the number of people so we had room to put all of our stuff. I thoroughly enjoyed meeting you and others in the group and appreciate all that you did to put this trip together. I hope that I can shoot with you again some day.
Lorna Midice, USA
What an amazing 10 days in Iceland. To summarize the experience in a few words will not do it justice. Both William Yu and Lurie B. gave me an experience that will stay with me forever. Both of them combined talent and knowledge about landscape photography and finding wonderful places to shoot. The local arrangements were good and the organization well done. We had plenty of time to set up, to experience and to share. This hand-on experience was good for al level of photographers. We visited some far remote places and some fun places. Shooting pieces of washed away chuck of ice from the glacier was one of the most fun highlight of the trip. Thank you to both of you for sharing your expertise and for making this a safe and fun photo tour. The group was made up of wonderful people, by the end of the trip, our group was really tight. Thank you Guys for this amazing trip. Looking forward at shooting the Northern lights in winter.
Jean-Claude Veille, USA
The tour was fantastic - way beyond my wildest expectations. perhaps i had no idea how beautiful and picturesque iceland is; it seems like a different planet of its own!. everything was to my satisfaction - the price; the sights which i am sure we could not have seen without William and lurie; they did a good job in picking the right places; the food was delicious and excellent. The driver was great, transportation comfortable and the fact that we had 2 seats each was a big plus.
I am amazed and impressed at the photos that are all popping up in facebook. from the pictures that are being posted i continue to see different perspectives and angles i never would have seen. we all went to the same places but no two pictures are alike. i am lucky to have been with a superb group of photographers. I certainly will take a winter trip to iceland in the future. and looking forward to another learning trip with you - will try to make it to tibet at least!
Many thanks for organizing everything!
Minnie Domingo, USA
Earlier this year, William led a group of 10 on a marvellous and photographically rich tour of minority tribal villages in SW China. It was my first time in China. William's arrangements showed very careful preparation and a smooth liaison with his local co-guide Anton. Notably, we were impressed with Anton's ability to secure accommodation for all of us at five minutes' notice after one hotel declined to acknowledge the booking. Also, William took care to detail his co-guide to quietly offer assistance to an older member of the group. If I had any suggestions it would be to say: "Let's have a bit more time to interact and compare notes each evening." Even so, I can hardly wait to join William again!
Anne Forbes, Australia
If you are thinking of going you should. It is an experience of a lifetime. My husband and I joined William on his September 2013 China workshop. You go to places where you would have difficulty going to on your own. We loved it.
Christel Sarsfield, Canada
This was my first trip dedicated to photography so I was a little apprehensive about several things including the varying levels of the other participants' photography skills.
William handled all the different skill levels so well. We all received advice, assistance and a healthy dose of positive reinforcement. He was patient and reassuring while handling all our travel details, hotel accommodations, meals and many MANY questions.
William was very knowledgeable about the area we visited and knew exactly where to go, when to be there and how long we should wait for a shot before calling it a day. The sites we visited weren't just the regular landscape and workshopist sights, we also visited markets and villagers in their homes. This was an extraordinary privilege for us to be able to do. It made the trip personal and the resulting photos are more than an improvement in skills, they are warm memories.
I'm an American expat and have lived in Asia for many years but although I have traveled extensively throughout Asia, I cannot imagine that I would ever have had an opportunity to do a trip like this. It's a hard place to reach and to even know about but William made this happen for me. I cannot wait to see what adventure is in store next because I will absolutely be singing up for it.
Rebecca Lynn Fowler Wong, U.S.A.
"I was one of the lucky seven who was fortunate enough to go on the trip to Yunnan China offered by William Yu. It was the highlight of my year, still is. As I write this I still cannot get over how much I was able to do and see during this trip. Time travel is hard to do and that is exactly what we did. We stepped back in time and visited a place to marvel over. Yunnan is a wondrous place and William was an exceptional host, good humored, prepared, (even for the tissues to clean the utensils, thank you William) knowledgeable and generous. Photos have appeared on my computer that I would never have believed possible but for William's help.I am very very happy that I was able to go on this trip and hope to join William on another adventure."
Joanne Martin, Canada
Hello, William. My wife and I are still talking about the China workshop, and how we can now say that we left the Shanghai "bubble" and roughed it in the Yunnan province. You hosted a great workshop, and I appreciate how open you were in not only sharing the information but also taking time to explain the concepts. Mr. Ma also definitely had a unique personality brought an interesting mix to our group.
Carl Smiley, U.S.A.
January, this year, I attended William's photography Workshop in Yunnan, China. What an amazingly wonderful experience - I have not stopped talking about since my return - to have a chance to photograph those beautiful rice paddies planted on terraces up in the mountains was very special, but even more special was the chance to visit the rural villages to photograph villagers as they went about their daily lives. William organized a superb photography workshop though which photography greatly improved and my world was broadened.
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This is my first time joining William's China Photo Workshop, It's very impressive. William is very attentative to all aspects of the workshop. It's thoughful of him having Mr. Ma, the most experienced local photographer, as our workshop guide, who enables us to shoot in the right locations at right time.
During the workshop, William is extremely patient to share his photographic knowledge and skills with us, in terms of exposure, composition, post-processing, lighting, lens selection, etc. This trip is well exceeding my expectation, I sincerely hope to join more future China workshops with William. By the way, William is fluent in both English and Mandarin, which is great plus to me.
Louis Huang, Taiwan
A girl in Yi ethnic dress, Yuanyang, Yunnan province.
After receiving his BA in Journalism, Joe ventured out into the freelance world and never looked back. For the past forty years, Joe has shot professionally for clients from Coca Cola to Hennessy, Cessna to United Air Lines and Boeing, and from Microsoft to IBM and HP. He has shot the full line car brochures for Acura, Saturn, and Range Rover, not to mention campaigns for Acura, Jaguar, Mazda and Ford.
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He has been sought out as a guest speaker for various ASMP chapters (American Society of Media Photographers), advertising and art director's clubs across the country, The Art Center in Pasadena, California, and Brooks Institute. He has given seminars at Photo East in New York, Photo West in San Francisco, and Viacom (the national photographic convention in Canada). He is also teaching two online classes at Bryan Peterson School of Photography(www.bpsop.com).
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Glaxo slammed the US Internal Revenue Service for 'inconsistency' and vowed to take its long-running dispute with the authority to a US Tax Court.
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Glaxo revealed the IRS had served 'a statutory notice of deficiency' for $2.7bn tax and estimates interest on the full claim alone runs to $2.5bn.
Shares in the group eased 8p to 1252p despite Glaxo's insistence it had no case to answer and that it believed it had made adequate provisions for any claim. It also faces a bill for the period 1997-2000.
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