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Looking for a Conceptual Artist, Digital Illustrator, and/or VFX Artist to collaborate with on a pet sci-fi project
I realize this is a little unorthodox here, but I wanted to reach out to the community and see if anyone's interested in this.
Hello! I'm a freelance director in LA with an idea and I'm looking for a visual artist with whom to collaborate to develop it. I have a good amount of amateur VFX experience which you can see on display in this short I made:
White Elephant
, so I'm looking for someone who can augment those skills and create something really great together.
My best example of production experience is my
web series
) about an election night stuck in a time loop. I came up with the concept, worked with a co-writer to write all the episodes, then moved forward with production. I assembled a professional crew and shot a total of about 60 pages over two weeks. The crew was small, but excellent. Everyone got paid and the set was run on union rules. We made a self-funded pilot followed by five extra episodes funded through a successful
Kickstarter campaign
For this new idea, I looked to reddit to find a co-writer (check out that thread
) and I'm happy to say that search was a success. I got a ton of responses and I ended up connecting up with someone who's had a number of scripts optioned and has already pumped out a draft outline which we are continuing to work on.
As I finish up post on the last few episodes of my web series, I'm looking ahead to what my next project might be. My co-writer and I are working on a sci-fi story about characters who work as Orbital Traffic Controllers for space traffic. What makes this story extra unique is that it's based around a future where morphable, dynamic physical objects are the norm (personal devices that change shape based on function, etc.) The Orbital Traffic Control interface is based around these types of dynamic physical objects that in this case will represent the various ships in the solar system and the planetary bodies, stations, and gates they traverse.
Think of the interface in Minority Report, except instead of a screen, it's a big room, and instead of holograms and images, it's actual physical objects existing in real space. The objects can be moved and manipulated by the users as well as scaled/shifted within the room space via multi-touch-style gestures.
I've made some very crude photoshop mockups of what I'm picturing:
Since there's no money involved at this stage, I'm obviously just looking for designers who are interested in the concept and the idea of developing something with a director from the ground up. If you *are* interested, please either PM me or post here a link to some existing work (deviantArt, your portfolio, etc). Production Design/Concept Art work for anything that's been produced is obviously a huge plus and if you have that, definitely link me to the video/short/whatever. In addition, give me a little blurb about yourself and why you're interested.
I'm really excited about this project and can't wait to work with other creatives to build this idea out. I'm picturing really engaging visual concepts and sequences that don't have to break the bank. If you're a concept artist, production designer, visual effects artist, digital illustrator, or any other kind of artist who loves sci-fi film and has the time for a really cool pet project, drop me a line!
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You make me happy when skies are gray
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A bittersweet (for mama's heart) celebration of the end of her childhood and the beginning of her teen years.
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ARCADIA, Calif. - The California Horse Racing Board on Thursday delayed deciding on a rule change that would allow a claim to be voided when a horse is severely injured during or after a race.
Currently, the stewards can void a claim if a horse is euthanized on the racetrack as a result of an injury suffered in the race in which it is claimed, or before the horse is returned to be unsaddled. The racing board heard a proposal at its monthly meeting on Thursday to change the rule, allowing the stewards to void a claim if "in the opinion of the official or racing veterinarian, the horse is injured so severely that it may not survive."
The new language would allow a claim to be voided in the event a stricken horse can be transported off the track before being euthanized.
The new language divided the board, with some members in favor of a rule change, others in favor of more precise language. One commissioner, Jerry Moss, called for all restrictions to be removed in the event a claimed horse suffers a fatal injury. The racing board did not take action on Thursday, but is expected to revisit the potential rule change, possibly as early as its next scheduled meeting, on Feb. 23 at Santa Anita.
"Let's write a new rule that leaves no massive amount of room for interpretation and tries to accomplish what we want to accomplish," commissioner David Israel said after a lengthy debate.
The rule change was suggested after the 5-year-old mare Dave's Revenge was euthanized shortly after being transported from the track at Hollywood Park on Dec. 2.
Dave's Revenge finished second but suffered severe sesamoid injuries to her left foreleg shortly after the finish. She was vanned to the backstretch before she was euthanized. Dave's Revenge was trained by Julio Canani for the Dec. 2 race, and was claimed for $8,000 by trainer Jeff Bonde.
Under the potential new rule, the track veterinarian could have suggested to the stewards that the mare was too severely injured to survive. At that point, the stewards could have voided the claim.
Dr. Rick Arthur, the racing board's equine medical director, compared the situation to the conversations that take place between a track veterinarians and stewards when a horse is scratched during a post parade. The stewards, he said, make the decision to scratch a horse, acting on advice of the track or official veterinarian. "This is consistent with the responsibilities we put on a track veterinarian," he said.
Moss spoke against all aspects of the rule.
"I think this language is a setback," he said. "I think it can lead to liability and can lead to lawsuits. It clutters up the whole aspects of a claiming race. Claiming races are all about caveat emptor, buyer beware. Unfortunately, accidents happen that a healthy horse can be affected by."
Any potential rule change is months from being enacted. If the racing board approves similar language in February, the issue would be put before the public for a 45-day comment period before coming back to the board for a final decision. The rule would then be subject to review by the state's office of administrative law before taking effect, probably in the summer.


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"The Nose" is a satirical short story by Nikolai Gogol. Written between 1835 and 1836, it tells of a St. Petersburg official whose nose leaves his face and develops a life of its own.
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i simply see the story as a writer's exercise into the absurd, the comical, the farcical. Gogol used his powerful imagination to conjure a freakish event that would shock or amuse his readers. considering the period in which it was written and published (1836), i think he delivered… (plus)
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Nombre de mots: 10 068 mots (≈ 40 minutes)
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Bottom line: Higher wages may not drive as many foreign manufacturers out of China and into south-east Asia as some have predicted. Why relocate southward only to get less for your money?
Given all the hype about regional integration next year, those numbers should be sobering. On January 1, the Association of South-East Asian Nations (Asean) will take its most dramatic step yet towards creating a Europe-like common market for 600 million people.
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Take Indonesia. South-east Asia's biggest economy often touts its demographic dividend – 26 per cent of its 250 million people are under 15 – but that's a strength only if Jakarta gives them the tools to compete.
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- 78 guestrooms
- Near the beach
- 2 restaurants
- Full-service spa
- 3 outdoor pools
- Breakfast available
- Free shuttle
- Fitness centre
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For families
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The Beach Spa has 3 treatment rooms. Services include Thai massages, massages, facials and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a steam room.
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DiningLiving Cafe – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Yanas Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open daily.
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File Submitted: 05 Dec 2016
File Category: Fallen Angel General Items
Name: Powerful Pendants
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These pendants and amulets drop rarely (if ever) in the game. They are seldom vended by merchants at such a high quality which rivals their unique and legendary counterparts. They have, therefor, much sought after item modifiers which surprisingly best what is usually found available in other amulets and pendants of the same given level.
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SOLD: MONTE CARLO - 2nd SALE FOR YPI IN ONE WEEK
MONTE CARLO becomes the second AMELS to be sold from the YPI fleet in just one week.
A Joint Central Agency held by Matt Albert at YPI and Kevin Merrigan at Northrop & Johnson, the sale marks the latest success for the ongoing collaboration, developed over many years, between the two brokerage houses.
"Our companies compliment each other very well," says YPI Sales & New Construction Broker Matt Albert. "Wes Sanford worked tirelessly to ensure the deal completed smoothly. Kevin and his team are always a pleasure to work with."
MONTE CARLO was built in 1988 with a stunning multi-million dollar refit carried out in 2006.
"She is an outstanding motor yacht," says Matt. "She has all the AMELS build quality we expect, a proven trans-Atlantic capability and range, and at an Asking Price of US$5,900,000 she quite simply offered the very best value and pedigree at a sixth of the cost of building new."
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"It is very important today that we are able to offer clients a variety of yachts to suit all tastes and requirements," says YPI Group CEO Bertrand Vogèle. "It is even more important our yachts are of the highest quality. All our efforts today are focused on finding the very best quality yachts for our clients – those listed publicly on the market but also those a little more privately announced."
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Online Poker traffic numbers for February 2011
Taking a look at the online poker traffic numbers from www.pokerscout.com can tell you a lot about industry trends, and which poker rooms are thriving; as well as which ones are struggling.
Even though the top of the list remains relatively unchanged –according to pokerscout.com's weekly report from 2/14 this is the 5th straight week that the Top 4 poker rooms have maintained their spots– Full Tilt Poker has started to close the gap on PokerStars; whether this is a result of Full Tilt poker currently being in the midst of the FTOPS XIX tournament series will have to wait another week or so.
Here is a look at the top 10 online poker rooms according to www.pokerscout.com:
1. PokerStars: Players Online 142,427 — 7-Day Average 30,200
2. Full Tilt Poker: Players Online 76,167 — 7-Day Average 17,200
3. PartyPoker: Players Online 16,753 – 7-Day Average 3,950
4. iPoker Network: Players Online 5,156 – 7-Day Average 3,700
5. Ongame Network: Players Online 12,136 – 7-Day Average 2,850
6. PeoplesNetwork.it: (Self-reported Data) Players Online 14,213 – 7-Day Average unavailable
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Today, i'm starting here the Game of the Week, a project from my Blog where i can talk about one game that i'm playing these days. The first Game of the Week ( as you can see in the title) is Dead Space.
Dead Space it's one Survival Horror game with some SCI - FI elements. He's the first game of one trilogy, developed by EA Games, produced by Visceral Games and launched in 2008, available for Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and PC. For me, this game is the best SH game of the last Generation.
The story shows a future where our race exterminated all the basic resources from Earth, and now we are trying to find another Planets to take their resources. The CEC (Concordance Extraction Corporation) send one of the best Human ships ever seen, called USG Ishimura, to explore the Planet named Aegis VII. Ishimura finds, on the Planet, one strange Artifact. But something happens, and the CEC lost contact with the ship. Some functions of the ship wasn't working, and some of the cameras was showing dead bodies. The CEC send one another ship, called USG Kellion, to see what was going on.
The game starts with the ship getting closer to Ishimura. The main character of the game it's inside the USG Kellion. His name is Isaac Clarke, and he's doing this mission because he wants to find his girlfriend, Nicolle, that was on Ishimura. Kellion is then hit by some meteors, what makes them fall right on Ishimura. When the small crew gets inside the ship, the worst thing that could happen on that moment happens. Monsters called Necromorphs try to kill them. Isaac run, getting more deeper inside the ship. And now, he needs to find not only Nicolle, but find some way to get reunited with the survivors and get out. The plot may sounds simple, but after some time of gameplay, new things starts to happen, and you see that the story is much more complex.
When the game was launched, the graphics were stunning, full of details. And even today, the graphics remain very good. One curious fact from the game: Isaac doesn't speak any time. And he's not mute. It's just like this so we can feel more fear. The enemies of the game is one parasite that infiltrates himself on dead bodies, making them rise and attack people. They have many forms, one more disgusting than the other. The IA of the Necromorphs are very good: they can avoid your shoots and play dead, like a dog trick, only to attack you.The controls of the game are good: you can easily adapt to them. The sound is very good too. The sound in one SH game it's very important, because he transmits more fear. And Dead Space can transmits fear very easily.
While in the game, you will find one new weapon, called Plasma Cutter, one Pistol of the future. This is the only weapon you will find for free: you need to buy all the other ones in many Shops scattered through the ship. You can also find and buy more ammunition and Med Packs, that restore your life. Something cool: you can buy new Armors to Isaac, that improves his vitality and how many items he can have in the inventory. But you can store your items in one safe, that remains inside all the shops. You will find another in the game, Power Nodes. With this item, you can upgrade your weapons and armor skills on benches. These benches are just like the the shops, they are scattered on Ishimura.
You also have the Stasis: one item that you can use to temporally slow down the time of one object or monster (you can't actually slow all the time). The Stasis are useful to complete puzzles and make difficult fights became more easier. And you have the Air Cams. Sometimes in the game, you will play with Isaac outside the ship, with zero gravity. Isaac's armor haves 60 seconds of oxygen, and you use the Air Cams to gain more seconds (you can also make some upgrades to improve the capacity of oxygen Isaac will have).
About the weapons: you can use them from two different ways. For example, the Plasma Cutter can shoot bullets in two different ways: from horizontally and vertically. That can helps you with the enemies: A shot on vertical can explodes the enemies head (but they can still be alive), and a shot on horizontal can cut them in two pieces,putting them in the ground. And, yes: you can dismember all of your enemies, piece by piece, with very violent scenes. And that can happen with you too. Yes, with you. Each time Isaac dies in the game, you receive one death animation, that is different to all the types of enemies: you will be killed, slaughtered, destroyed, right in front of your eyes.
But there's something that makes this game be veeeeery good: you never (seriously, never) know what's inside the next door. Or the next room. Never. The game is full of suspense, and the producers really have many different (and creative ways) to scary you. You are never safe in this game. Never. And that is a quality that all the SH games should have. If you like SH games, you need to play Dead Space.
So, that's it. My first Game of the Week. That's the first time i do this, so if you like, please write your opinion in the comments section. Thanks for reading my post.
IMPORTANT NOTE: i said, in one of my posts, that this post would be published yesterday. I'm very sorry for just posting this today . I'll try to make that never happen again.


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Dear Community,
I am so happy to report on our district's Strategic Plan. It all started last fall. If you will recall, we entered into a collaborative approach, by engaging every staff member and the community in the process. Creating a Strategic Plan with feedback loops and re-writing proved to be an exhaustive and thorough process.
The leaders of the process were the Task Force Chair Persons:
Alex Murkve, Erin Engness, Emily Rustman, and Richard Kielty, who joined later in the process. These folks were amazing leaders, inspired by leading our district into the future.
We had a phenomenal large group, the Collaborative Strategic Plan Task Force, with membership representing every school; program and union group lead the process. They spent a lot of time bringing information back and forth, from their representative groups to the task force. In groups, they looked at their constituents' input, analyzed trends and common themes, and wrote their parts of the documents. I so appreciate their work. Here are their names:
Gwen Anderson
Keith Barlage
John Beach
John Borich
Emorie Colby
Deanna Cooley
Michelle Czech
Erin Dohrmann
Susan Dupay
Mary Ehman
Erin Engness
Julia Espe
Greg Finck
Tiffany Glaser
Angela Harvala
Erik Jacobs
Cherryl Knight
Trumond Kollar
Darin Laabs
Sarah Marxhausen
Steve Milam
Barbara Muckenhirn
Alex Murkve
Tom Ostroot
Laura Pipenhagen
Janna Ruzek
Eric Simmons
Tom Tschumper
Sue Vanhooser
Dan Voce
Stacie Vos
Julie Williams
The last phase of the work was a community meeting, in which we presented our work, and then we asked them for their input. Their input was invaluable, as they were focused upon our community's future workforce. Much of their input had to do with soft skills that students would need when they go to work, as well as the need for them to be prepared to use technology effectively on the job. Another advantage of gaining their input was to clearly hear the messages they gave us as it pertained to their expectations of our district. We kept hearing personalizing education, career and college ready, etc.
We took all of that into consideration, and finalized the mission, vision and core values for our district. Our School Board approved these pieces last month. Now the School Board is reviewing our District Goals for the next 5 to 7 years. After they approve those, we will have much to do, to meet our goals. Over the next few articles that I write, I will be breaking down the parts of the Strategic Plan. This time, I am focusing upon our new district mission, or what we do, what we are most focused upon.
Here is the district's mission: Princeton is an innovative leader in instruction, developing in EVERY learner, the ability to succeed in an ever-changing world.
What does this mean? Princeton is an innovative leader in instruction. . .
Our district is innovative in that we have spent most of the past four years, specializing upon our instructional model. That means that we have implemented a model that engages students in the best, proven instructional strategies. Research shows that putting the most effort in HOW we teach, helps our students to not only learn but to remember what they learn. Our model includes strategies for routine events, strategies focused upon lesson segments (beginning, middle and end of units), and strategies that are enacted on the spot, to be sure that students are engaged. This year we are focusing upon monitoring students, to be sure that they know what we are teaching them, and that the students know where they are on the learning progressions. This is difficult yet important work, and our teachers are doing great work in their classrooms, every single day.
What does this mean? . . . developing in EVERY learner. .
Why is the word 'every' capitalized? Maybe you are not aware of this, but a long time ago, when maybe you were in school, and I certainly was, grades were on a curve. The unsaid message was to teach to the middle, and some students were going to fail, and some students either already knew what was being taught, or else it came very easy to them, and they would just glide along.
That is not what happens in education anymore.
In our world today, we cannot afford to have illiterate citizens. We need every single person to be able to read, compute, and be generally educated. To make that happen, we have improved our instructional model, we provide interventions for struggling students, and we challenge our students who either know the material already or learn it quickly. In other words, we expect and focus all of our efforts on what students need.
What does this mean? . . the ability to succeed in an ever-changing world.
Being successful in an ever-changing world is all about helping students to be resilient, to persevere, and to be comfortable with change. These are aspects of success that all of us adults could benefit! These skills, and others, are often mentioned in articles that describe 21st century skills.
Princeton is an innovative leader in instruction, developing in EVERY learner, the ability to succeed in an ever-changing world. This is the district mission that shapes what we do or represent.
Next time. . . our district's mission and core values.
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About the Book
The images start with my grandmother at about age 11 which would be approximately 1906. This book is only a "picture book" and doesn't give dates or names. My intent was to preserve the images and nothing more.
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- Category Parenting & Families
Standard Portrait, 7.75×9.75 in, 20×25 cm
54 Pages
- Publish Date May 10, 2009
- Language English
- Tags old photographs, texas, families, brothers, sisters, siblings, cousins, aunts, uncles, california, washington, marriage, death, life, love
About the Creator
Since 1997, I have held the status of amateur photographer. My love of the photographic world started with an old Kodak Brownie box camera in the early 1960's. I learned to SCUBA dive along the central coast of California in 1996. I purchased my first underwater camera within six months and by 1997 I had upgraded my "point and shoot" to a professional underwater camera. Between 1999 and 2004 I won 8 different awards in various categories as a Novice and Amateur Photographer before moving on to landscape photography that same year. My focus now is strickly on the outdoors and the wonders that God has provided.
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What a wonderful way to remember your family . I like how you put this book together I will have to have my daughter make us a book like this .
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Patrons from a nearby pub came out to help the injured men, one suffered critical head injuries while the second rider sustained a broken arm.
Senior Constable Kelly Cordwell says the accident should send a clear message to skateboarders.
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A 31-year-old man dressed as the Caped Crusader was up to the top wall of a downtown business in Petoskey, Mich. in the wee hours Wednesday, when the costumed climber got arrested for trespassing.
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Respect for the New Mexico Highlands men's cross country program recently translated into another milestone — a national ranking.
Highlands' men earned the No. 18 ranking in the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association preseason poll for NCAA Division II, released Aug. 29.
The Cowboys, who made their season debut this past weekend at a University of New Mexico meet, are coached by Bob DeVries, in his 21st year at the helm of both the men's and women's teams.
Abbey Bradley led an improving Lady Cardinal attack Tuesday night as Robertson swept Mora 3-0 in a meeting of two area teams who have become regulars in the state volleyball tournaments.
It was a breakthrough of sorts for a young RHS squad, which struggled through a defeat against Ruidoso on Saturday.
Bradley, one of just two veterans on the varsity roster, was especially effective. She gave the Rangerettes problems at the net in both offense (five kills) and defense.
A four-set road victory Tuesday at St. Michael's has given the West Las Vegas Lady Dons a 3-0 start to their volleyball season.
The Lady Dons' early performance has head coach Mary Bustos feeling cautiously optimistic.
"The whole match went very well," she said. "Honestly, nobody had a bad game. The girls played together and cheered each other on. One key in volleyball is to have everybody having fun and playing together."
Wednesday's 10-0 mercy-rule shutout at Questa was a welcome respite from a tough early schedule for the Robertson boys' soccer team.
"We have a brutal schedule," said head coach Clarence Montoya. "We opened up with Sandia Prep, and that's about the toughest team we play. The next day we should've beaten Ruidoso, but we had no legs left. It's going to take a while to get up to speed."
Editor's note: This fishing report, provided by Bill Dunn and the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated from the best information available from area officers and anglers. Conditions encountered after the report is compiled may differ, as stream, lake and weather conditions alter fish and angler activities.
Charette Lakes: No reports from anglers this week.
• Robertson at Lovington, 7 p.m., Lovington
• West Las Vegas at Española Valley, 7 p.m., Española
• NMHU women vs. Western State, 5 p.m., Perkins Stadium
• NMHU at Lubbock Christian, Tarleton State (tourney), Stephenville, Texas
• Mora, Pecos at Tucumcari tourney, TBA, Tucumcari
• West Las Vegas (A,B) vs. Lovington, 5 p.m., Gillie Lopez Gym
Last weekend was a beautiful three days in which the people of Mora County celebrated Labor Day.
Wagon Mound had its annual Bean Day weekend starting with the cleaning of the beans and a dance on Friday night. On Saturday they cut and wrapped the meat to be cooked in the firepit, in preparation for the big feast on Monday. There were dances all weekend, a breakfast at the fire department, horse shoe contest, races and the great rodeos for the three days. The mud bogging contest drew a large crowd also.
Community Calendar
TBA — Mora Rangerette volleyball at Tucumcari tournament, away
TBA — Mora Rangerette volleyball at Tucumcari tournament, continued
10 am. — Mora 7th and 8th grade volleyball vs. Taos, away
10 a.m. — Grand opening of the Cleveland Park, Cleveland
10 a.m. — Mora cross country in Taos, away
5 p.m. — VFW regular meeting, VFW Hall
Klunk! That was the noise heard in our forest recently. We all remember the old adage: Does a tree make a noise when it falls if nobody is there to hear it ... only this time, it wasn't a tree that fell.
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Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Lehnert and Landrock from Chichester
R and I are still, together, collecting the postcards publnished in North Africa in the first half of the twentieth century by the German business partners, Lehnert and Landrock. The postcards can, roughly, be divided into three formats: b/w photographic, sepia and coloured. It has always been the coloured ones that we like best - although we collect any and all we can find - it was the colours that attracted us to them in the first place. So imagine our glee when we popped along to a local antiques and collectables fair at the weekend in Chichester and found some 12 or so of the coloured card in amongst a postcard dealer's 20-pence box. The four above, just a sample of the joy!
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So what next for numeracy test?
The extra expense, the extra work, and the universal irritation which the numeracy tests have caused were, surely, all worth it to have identified that minority of new teachers from which our schools have now been saved.
But what next? Will the powers-that-be conclude the tests were too easy, making them successively harder to prove a point? Or too difficult, amending them to claim next year (when only 4.9 per cent fail) that standards are rising?
Mike Newby
Chair, Universities Council for the Education of Teachers
58 Gordon Square, London WC1


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MASSART Massachusetts College of Art and Design
They don't have a mascot nor a fight song
Est. 1873
Its in Central Boston, Mass.
30% Male:: 70% Female
Tradition:: Sneaker Design: Feet First Into Drawing! focused on drawing and designing for the human figure, building towards a footwear design project. Students learned basic animations skills to create a promotional animation to market their design.
College/Career Presentation
*SAT/ACT scores required
*SAT Critical Reading: 500/ 600
*SAT Math: 470/ 580
*SAT Writing: 490/ 590
ACT Composite: 22/ 27
*Two Letters of recommendation
*15-20 pieces of artwork.
*At least 5-10 pieces should be direct observational drawings of live situations or three-dimensional objects.
*Resume is Required
*Statement of Purpose of why you want to go to Mass Art and express your-self
*Mailing Address
David Muniz
1234 Sesame Street
El Paso, Texas
(915) 911-9688
Career Objective
I want to be a successful and famous Fashion Designer. I wanna create new and trendy clothes for young and old people no matter whats the age its the way you wear it and express yourself. Its sometimes the only outlet for people to express themselves and i want people to wear my creations and make them happy.
Skills and Abilities
- Self-Motivated
- Anxious to learn new skills
- Good with Technology
- Engineering background
- Unique
- Independent
- Very Motivational and Positive
Internship 2010-2012 Gucci & Co.
Fashion Adviser 2009-2011 Kardashian Fam.
Helped pick outfits for the Kardashian family for special events and go shopping with them to make sure they had the best of clothes that no one had.
Fashion Designer 2012-2014 Gucci & Co.
Fashion Designer 2014-2015 Versace & Co.
Claudio Carlos
CC & Fam.
(123)123 -1234
Letter of Recommendation
To Whom It May Concern:
I am writing this letter of recommendation for David Muniz so that he may be accepted into the Massachusetts College of Arts. I first became acquainted with David at school, which gave me the opportunity to observe his skills in teamwork, communication, leadership, and overall academic readiness. I now have been enrolled in several classes together with David for about three years and have witnessed great improvement in several aspects of his work.
One of the areas where David is most proficient is teamwork. David is able to work well within a team and able to take leadership and control if anyone within the team becomes stuck. David is also very intelligent, he is able to grasp new concepts quickly, he is focused, dedicated, and raises himself to higher standards. His abilities as an intelligent, creative worker along with a desire to rise above every challenge he faces are indicative of how he is an innovative person with a strong interest in a higher education to achieve a better future and give proof to the fact that he is ready for it.
I know without a doubt that he will be an excellent student at the Massachusetts College of Arts and that he will continue to improve throughout his admission there. If you would like to know more about David, you can contact me via phone at 915-123-4567.
Claudio Carlos,
President of the United States of America.
Massachusetts residence: $11,000
Non Massachusetts Residence: $29,925
Fashion Design
Salary: 56,000
Education: Bachelors or Associate's
Fashion design is a person that draws or sketches clothes and if they are really good then they get made by people. they also choose the fabrics and materials they want on the clothes. A fashion Designer has to know trends and also be so creative that they create new ones. they have to the fashion in the future. They can also use comnpuetrs to bring their clothes or sketches to life.
Employment: Fair... Two Thirds of Fashion designers in New York or in California are employed. Fashion designers working for large companies usually receive health insurance, paid vacation, and other benefits, while self-employed designers must provide their own insurance and retirement plans.


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Leon Vandaele
Birthday Number 6
Leon Vandaele was a male celebrity.
He was born on Friday February 24th 1933, in Brugge, Belgium.
Leon Vandaele is family-oriented and has a talent for settling disputes between people to the satisfaction of both sides. He somehow knows the middle ground.
His lesson in life is to work with the whole subject of balance. Leon Vandaele must come to truly understand the ancient and fundamental principle of opposites that seek harmony. Whether the realm is the emotions, caring for others, finances, work, or play, Leon must learn where he can be of service, exactly what he can do, and what are his limits.
Vandaele has a considerable amount of artistic talent, and he has a deep appreciation of beauty and art.
Leon's focus is on relationships. Leon wants to help others, and has a talent as a healer and could make a profession of the healing arts, either as a nutritionist, alternative health therapist (acupuncture, massage, for example) or doctor.
Leon Vandaele needs to know he is appreciated. He is given to flattery and vulnerable to praise. Criticism, on the other hand, leaves a very damaging impression on him, since Vandaele takes it deeply to heart.
Leon Vandaele is highly responsible and will do without in order to fulfill a debt. He will also sacrifice his own comfort to support and help others. Leon is generous, kind, and understanding.
Leon Vandaele can be highly emotional and given to extremes in sympathy and sentimentality. He must learn to provide more than merely a shoulder to cry on. Study and the development of his healing skills bring Vandaele great rewards in life.
You and Leon
About Leon's Birthday number
Leon's day of birth is one of his four core numbers - the Life Path, Expression, and Heart's Desire being the other three. It is the least significant of the four core numbers, but perhaps the most finite, in that it reveals a specific ability Leon Vandaele possesses in a marked degree.
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New York Tow Truck Driver Crashes Into Pool
January 15, 2012 by staff
New York Tow Truck Driver Crashes Into Pool, Police said a Buffalo-area tow truck driver was texting on one cell phone while talking on another when he slammed into a car and crashed into a swimming pool.
Niagara County sheriff's deputies said 25-year-old Nicholas Sparks of Burt admitted he was texting and talking when his flatbed truck hit the car Wednesday morning in Lockport.
The truck then crashed through a fence and sideswiped a house before rolling front-end first into an in-ground pool.
The 68-year-old woman driving the car suffered head injuries and was in good condition. Her 8-year-old niece suffered minor injuries.
Sparks was charged with reckless driving, talking on a cell phone and following too closely. It couldn't be determined Thursday morning if he has a lawyer.
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Brandon Rios and Mike Alvarado engaged in a fight-of-the-year slugfest at Home Depot Center on Saturday night, with Oxnard's Rios notching a seventh-round technical knockout that proves he retains wallop while moving up in weight.
Nonito Donaire couldn't match the nonstop brawling of that bout, but he did take another step toward standing as the world's top super-bantamweight with a ninth-round technical knockout of Japan's Toshiaki Nishioka.
Former lightweight champion Rios, in his junior-welterweight debut, unleashed a pair of hard overhand rights in the seventh, then pounded two lefts onto Alvarado's mug to force referee Pat Russell to stop the fight at the 1:57 mark.
"Maybe it could've gone a little longer, a little more time, but he was ready to drop," Oxnard's Rios (31-0-1, 22 knockouts) said of the technical knockout.
Alvarado (33-1) complained he "could've fought through it," and was "surprised" by Russell's stoppage.
After instituting a strategy to fight behind his jab and stand inside and brawl with Rios as the naturally bigger man, Alvarado was every bit Rios' equal through six rounds.
Rios was marked under the right eye, and often got the worse of exchanges that drew roaring cheers from the 7,665 in attendance.
Rios admitted he was hurt at times, "but I didn't show it, and kept on doing my thing."
Two judges had the bout scored 57-57, with the other giving Rios a 58-56 edge.
But Rios rocked Alvarado's jaw with the rights in the seventh, causing Alvarado to reel back to the ropes while Russell peered in, clearly alarmed by the response.
"I gave him opportunities to show me something, I thought he was defenseless," Russell said of Alvarado. "I didn't want to see him get hurt. When you don't have a defense I don't think any fan or referee wants a fighter to get permanently hurt."
Rios said afterward he's open to either a rematch with Alvarado or the possibility of fighting the winner of the Dec. 8 Manny Pacquiao-Juan Manuel Marquez fight.
Rios moved to junior-welterweight after twice failing to make 135 pounds, first losing his world lightweight belt in New York in December and then missing a chance to regain the belt in April in Las Vegas.
"He tested my chin, I had one, and now I'm ready for the next guy," Rios said.
Donaire (30-1, 19 KOs) was pressed back to the ropes in the ninth, took some punches and then responded with a straight right that dropped Nishioka and caused referee Raul Caiz Sr. to stop the fight at the 1:54 mark.
"We know we can end the fight with one punch," Donaire said. "When you do engage, Nonito is a surgeon. The demolition man comes in and knocks you out."
Donaire, who said he hurt his left hand early, and former WBC champion Nishioka (39-5-3) slumbered through the first five rounds, Donaire winning them with his hand speed and ability to move.


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5 Days Taiwan Tour
Brief Introduction:
Taiwan, the largest island in China,includes Taiwan Island, the Penghu Islands and 80 other smaller neighboring islands and islets.Taiwan has a very rich traditional Chinese culture. The blending of Hakka, Taiwanese, has produced a rich plethora of cultural and social colors. When you are taking a vacation in Taiwan, do not miss the opportunity to taste different Chinese cuisines, such as Zhejiang from China, Hunan, Guangdong, Yunnan, Shanghai, Beijing, Sichuan, and others from China.
The name of Taiwan comes from the first Chinese administration in the island. Located to the southeast of the Chinese mainland opposite Fujian Province, the island province of Taiwan is flanked by the Pacific Ocean to the east and the Taiwan Straits to the west.
Taiwan is a humid region. The northern part, middle mountain area and western plain are abundant with rainfalls in different periods. June to October is the typhoon season in Taiwan, with July to September offering the most activities to experience. The months with the most rainy days are in plum rain season in May and June while thundershower mostly came in the afternoons in summer
Best time to go:
June to October is the typhoon season in Taiwan, with July to September offering the most activities to experience.
Day 1
Taipei - Sun Moon Lake
You'll be picked up at your hotel in Taipei for a drive south to Sun Moon Lake, located in the lofty mountains of central Taiwan about 2,500 feet (762 meters) above sea level.
Around the lake - the largest body of water in Taiwan -- stop at Wenwu Temple or Literature Warrior Temple, dedicated to Confucius and Kuan Ti, the Protector of Buddhism. You'll also visit Holy Monk Shrine and Tse-En Pagoda. Proceed to your hotel for check-in and relax in the nearby natural hot springs.
Day 2
Sun Moon Lake - Kaohsiung (B)
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Fo Guang Shan Monastery, one of the most famous Buddhist sites in southern Taiwan. Here, take a walking tour to learn about Buddhist culture. Communicate with some of the monks and nuns during a visit to the Main Shrine, where you will find a massive Buddha statue, and feel free to eat a traditional vegetarian lunch here (own expense).
Afterward, drive to Kaohsiung, the second-largest city in Taiwan. Stop at Former British Consulate, pass by Love River (Ai River), and stroll through Lio Ho Night Market.
Day 3
Kaoshiung - Kenting - Taitung (B)
Have breakfast and then take a morning tour to Kenting National Park, located on the southern tip of Taiwan. The 37 miles (60 km) of coral-rimmed shoreline along three sides of the park provide many notable attractions. Inside the park, stop at the Oluanpi lighthouse, the Maobitou scenic coastal area and the forest recreation area. Then, continue your drive to Taitung, where you'll stay overnight.
Day 4
Taitung - Hualien (B)
Start your morning with breakfast before taking an exciting tour of the East Coast National Scenic Area, an unspoiled parcel of land stretching 106 miles (170 km) down the east coast of the island. Erosion and weather conditions have produced a wide range of landforms here.
On your tour, stop at Siaoyeliou, Sanxientai or Sanxiantai (Terrace of the Three Immortals), all scenic spots featuring interesting land formations. You'll also see the Sanxiantai Bridge, Caves of the Eight Immortals and Shitiping, step-like rocks formed by coral reefs.
In the late afternoon, proceed to Hualien for an overnight stay.
Day 5
Hualien - Taipei (B)
After breakfast, you'll have the whole day visit to Taroko National Park with your guide. See Taroko Gorge, an exceptionally beautiful, narrow marble gorge created by the Liwu River and cut deep into the mountains. See the road that's carved into the rock walls, winding its way under forested peaks and towering cliffs.
Stop at several notable natural sites here, like Eternal Spring Shrine, Swallow Grotto, Tunnel of Nine Turns, Marble Bridge, Tienhsiang and even a marble factory.
At the end of your tour, you'll head back to Taipei and arrive at around 7pm.
Flight schedule
The flight from Shanghai to Taibei has a lot. We can check the flight schedule and availability as per your request.
Package inclusion:
- Return airfare including air tax
- Meals plan as per your request
- Entrance fees and meals as mentioned
- Private car or van with English speaking guide
- Four-night at the designated Hotels above with daily breakfast
- The above private escorted tour is customized for you, your family or your friends exclusively. No other travelers will join in your group.
Price exclusion:
- Tips to your tour guide and driver
- Travel insurance


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My first smart phone is an Iphone and although I am not an apple products fan, I am quite happy with my phone. I didn't have to read the manual in details, I just checked how to operate it and everything went from there. Just this week, Mcj an android OS phone. It's quite good but oh how I don't like it. Those important settings and menu are not very explicit. I have a hard time deleting a contact - how weird is that? Oh well, it's just me I know. There are many who likes android OS tablets and phones - just like there are people who prefers different brand of
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How many of you use a shopping list when doing food shopping? How many of you religiously checking your shopping list when at the shops? There are many reasons that one should use a shopping list - savings, efficiency and most importantly for me, not forgetting anything. At one point, I have listed all the things that we need and use at home and then just tick those items that we need for the week. I have been good for a couple of weeks, then I got side-tracked, which means not printing the list before going to the shops. But deep down, I want to be some of those women who checks everything that gets into their shopping basket up to the last price, checking if they are buying
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If you've been scouting for a true bargain on a used car, you may have considered the option of securing the ride of your dreams at an auction. You'll have an idea of what you're looking for, knowing where you're willing to compromise and at what point to draw the line.
However, with the fast-paced excitement of the auctioneer rattling off numbers and the fierce competitiveness of your fellow bidders, how can you ensure your endeavour is a successful one?
Here we take at look at a few of the pros and cons as well as how you can come out on top.
Whilst car auctions can be a great way to get a good deal, they can also have a few pitfalls for the unwary buyer. With some thrifty bidding, you could drive away with a sizeable discount, but only if you've done your research.
"I don't think that auctions are the correct environment for people who know nothing about cars, because they expose themselves to mechanical risks," David Fowles, managing director at Fowles Auction Group told Drive. "[But] for mechanically literate people who understand cars, it's a wonderful way of buying."1
Consumer Affairs Victoria notes that the auction house is generally responsible for ensuring that a car is not financially encumbered, however, you have to bear in mind that you will not be able to take your car for a test drive before the bidding begins2.
A number of auction houses will allow you to inspect a car before the date of the auction, according to Australian Credit and Finance3, so it's a good idea to get a professional mechanic to take a look over it.
If you have access to a car's vehicle identification number (VIN) you can also request a copy of its CarHistory report, which will note possible odometer rollback and pricing for similar models.
As with any auction, it's important to go in with a fixed idea of what you're willing to spend, as well as an absolute upper limit if you should happen to go over this amount. Without a set budget, it can be easy to get lost in the adrenaline rush of the auction itself, which can result in you spending far more than you anticipated.
1Drive, Buying at auction. Accessed July, 2015.
2Consumer Affairs Victoria, Buying a used car at auction. Accessed July, 2015.3Australian Credit and Finance, Top 10 Tips for Buying a Car at Auction. Accessed July, 2015.