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Can mass extinction be prevented?What are your feelings regarding mass extinction? Do you think that it is inevitable that life on earth will end with the coming of the 6th mass extinction or do...
What are your feelings regarding mass extinction? Do you think that it is inevitable that life on earth will end with the coming of the 6th mass extinction or do you feel that the work of people in the conservation community can save the earth?
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There are a number of factors contributing to the current cycle of extinctions, including population encroachment, habitat destruction, rising global temperatures and climate change/climate shift, Ocean CO2 saturation, overhunting/overfishing and a growing world human population. I don't see these trends as reversible at this point, or at least humans have a very poor track record when it comes to large scale changes in environmental behavior.
Where this is of fundamental concern to us as humans is in the ecosystems these species are a part of. They are massive, complex, and function in ways that we do not fully understand. Take honeybees for example, which have been facing a colony collapse disorder for the past several years. They pollinate $4 billion worth of agriculture in the US alone each year. Removing that one part of the food chain has profound effects on how easy it is for us to live here, and the other parts of the food chain that are now being disrupted through extinctions will undoubtedly affect us in ways we cannot yet foresee.
Fortunately, we have a cerebral cortex, and can think and reason and invent technologies to help us adjust to this. Other species, however, do not.
It is estimated that 99% of everything that ever lived on Earth has become extinct. Therefore, we must accept that extinction is part of the evolutionary process on Earth. Those best adapted survive and reproduce, and others perish. It is kind of a beautiful thing to think of the Earth as a constantly changing place. However, if it is a species that people value or love, it becomes a painful thought that it may perish. We can't control everything, however, we can be mindful that Earth is a finite size with limited resources and we should try our best to preserve our planet.
It seems to me that when we create false habitats to "save" a species from extinction, we are also creating a handicap for this species to survive on its own. There is no way that humans can create a 100% accurate habitat that will take into consideration all the elements of the natural conditions of earth for the species in question. Inevitably, something will be overlooked...food sources, predators, survival skills, etc. Once the "saved" animals have been re-introduced to the wild, it will again only be a matter of time before they are back in the same boat.
As I understand it, we are already in the middle of a 6th mass extinction as habitat and such gets destroyed. However, I do not see where the extinction of life on Earth is at all likely.
So far as we can tell right now, we do not really need all of the species that now exist. While we may be better off with those species (or maybe not), we do not seem to need them in order for life to continue.
Therefore, I don't really see a danger of the extinction of all life, even though we are causing mass extinctions.
I personally think that we are too late now to prevent a large number of extinctions. We should have tried to act long, long ago, and now we are up the creek without a paddle. Unfortunately, the price is going to be paid by a large number of animals who are going to be made extinct thanks to our stupidity. Happy days.
There is also ex-situ and in-situ conservation biology projects that are ongoing trying to preserve various organisms. There are seed banks and storage of frozen embryos. While all of these efforts are valiant, the planet will regulate itself and those that survive, are best adapted.
I would agree with amy-lepore, we can not recreate a habitat that is perfect for a species that is in danger of going extinct, it seems like when we try to recreate the habitat we are able to see an increase in numbers for a short period of time, but not long term.
Since you asked for my feelings, I'll tell you I feel like mass extinction is unlikely short of planet disintegration. That doesn't mean people haven't tried or won't keep trying, but It seems to me any mass destruction will not be man-made.
Extinction of all life on earth by Humankind is almost impossible. But destruction of the current ecosystem... oh, we can do that easy.
As far as i can see, our only hope is in technology. Globally and locally speaking, we are clearly not willing to agree on a 'green and clean' reduction of our messy lifestyles. So our only hope is in cheap, clean technology.
Let's hope we can use our brains to develop cleaner varieties of mass consumption, because otherwise, we're f... airly lost.
Personally, I'm building this big boat... but it's really really big and funding is an issue, I need another ten trillion dollars to get this thing afloat.
No, but seriously, post 10 is right, extinction is the norm. And while we struggle with our conflicting wishes for social expansion and environmental preservation, then species are at risk. But there IS an Ark2 project to preserve those species which we can't protect right now. The DNA of endangered species is being cryogenically stored for the future. It is not the perfect solution, but there is always hope.
I have been reading the research done by paleotologist, David Jablonski. He seems to say that survival of speices is not dependent upon the population of a species, but rather whether that particular species is geographically wide spread throughout the world. That makes me wonder if the work of conservationalists to save a particular species that lives in a particular geographical area will truly save that species.
Any thoughts?
The sun will eventually decay and die and life on Earth will end, but for now, I think it can be prevented if it is disease or nuclear war, or just about any war. But it can't be prevented if it is in the form of an alien invasion or some type of catastrophic event like a comet, asteroid, or any other large object to collide with earth.


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I have a G6 and my two biggest gripes are:
1. Auto screen brightness is too dim in low light settings and doesn't take into account the rear camera when trying to take a picture while facing bright scene
2. The backlit IPS LCD screen, tho high in resolution, can't compare to the contrast and black levels of OLED screens.
One other gripe but is more towards Android OS is the incapability to fully utilize the 18:9 screen. There is a selection to enable screen resize but only works on 5% of the apps I have.
MikeManr: If the screen flips downwards I would have bought this camera!
Just hold the camera upside down. I do this on the Canon G7X all the time.
Why flip up and not flip down:
1. Shooting at waist height and lower to me is equally as common.
2. Buttons and dials are visible flip up even when upside down but not flip down.
(unknown member): Um, what is the big deal?
Printers have printed "Green", "Orange" and "Purple" for decades with no green, orange, or purple colors.
And guess what you can do with RBG and light?
The big difference here is they ARE using red along with other color information to make red.
Red is a primary color which you cannot create out of just blue and green light no matter what.
The effect here is not absolute, there is red color information in the pixels but way less than what seems to be seen.
I question how strong the color constancy effects would be if the strawberries were replaced by marbles or anything which color your brain is not familiar with.
graybalanced: I take my LX7 everywhere because it's so much better than any phone camera. The only thing I didn't like about the LX7 was the small sensor. I was shopping for a 1" enthusiast compact and had my hand on my credit card for the Canon GX7 II, but thought I oughta wait until Photokina...and here is Panasonic with a 1" (somewhat) pocketable compact!
Disappointed by the disappearance of the ND filter and the UI/dial shortcomings, but glad the 120fps video is still in there. The 60fps option most cameras have is often not enough for really compelling slow motion. The LX7 only did 120fps in 720p mode, the LX10 can do it at 1080p.
But the cautionary tone of this First Impressions article makes me want for the full review.
I had the LX7 since sept 2013 then went to the Canon G7X (1st gen) in summer 2015, so far I don't see the G7X-II or this LX10 worthy of an upgrade for me.
No internal ND means small aperture on sunny days.
ipribadi: So if I setup a mechanism to remotely capture an elusive animal out in the wild by using a motion sensor to trigger the shot then does it mean the animal is the author?
So how does it work for those auto "smiley" gimmicks they add to p&s cameras that take the shot once every human face in the frame smiles? The last guy that smiles and triggers the shot has ownership?
Well understood that there was no trigger.
My point was regarding pressing the shutter button "seemed" to have given the monkey the rightful ownership of the shot.
Just like the last person to smile in a group shot triggers a p&s camera, simply pressing the shutter button should not = rightful owner of the shot.
IMO it can't just be about who triggers the shot but who was more dominant in the whole process of taking the shot.
I'm sure Slater was the one who cropped, re-framed the shot and posted it all without the monkey's permission. :)
OTOH I still do agree with b_craw that in this particular case, the monkey did take, hold, aim (to some degree) and press the shutter button.
Hmm ... so perhaps it is correct that ownership is more towards the monkey.
So if I setup a mechanism to remotely capture an elusive animal out in the wild by using a motion sensor to trigger the shot then does it mean the animal is the author?
So how does it work for those auto "smiley" gimmicks they add to p&s cameras that take the shot once every human face in the frame smiles? The last guy that smiles and triggers the shot has ownership?
This camera is intended for those who don't own a phone or aren't allowed to own a phone yet.
Yes it's for the 4th graders and under as it perfectly fits their still small growing hands but have out grown their Fisher Price toy cameras.
FreedomLover: Thank you for the tilting display and the improved sensor, Sony.
RX100 is the best pocketable camera, but it is crippled by:
- slow 50mm equivalent, needs to be f1.8
- slow tele
- mediocre IS
- no real macro
The new hot-shoe is good for your revenue, bad for the pocket.
Firmware needs to be open source for better options.
Also missing an in-camera manual.
Not so fast. Just adding a larger lens or upsizing the front lens doesn't get you larger aperture. The entire lens system must be larger. Besides there's also the auto lens cap.
I regard this CZ lens system much more compact for what it is compared to the LX7's f1.4-2.3 24-90mm Leica.
Seriously .. a 1" sensor is huge! we're lucky to get f1.8 at 28mm equiv (10.4mm actual)!
Just checkout the 1 Nikkor lenses (also for 1" sensor) .. they are all huge and none come close to a 10-37mm zoom with f1.8 at wide.
40daystogo: If it had, at its widest, a 24mm f2.0 at least, with vibration control, plus attachable EVF, it would be close to my ideal camera.
The Lumix LX5 / Leica D-Lux 5 had a very sharp Leica zoom lens with f2.0 aperture. Why couldn't Leica have provided something like that?
In the past, I have owned a few Leica cameras, including an M, but I consider it a nonsense for Leica to only offer here a f3.5 maximum aperture.
Leica, you missed the boat on this one. Very disappointed.
24mm equiv @f2.0 lens on an APS-C sensor? You're talking about a whole different form factor.
Combatmedic870: If you dont need video or a articulated screen...The XZ-1 is still what i would go for. ESPECIALLY since its going for $199 right now!!
For compact cam video, IMHO the LX7 takes the crown.
The S100 video is just not as sharp as 1080p should be and has more noise in low light shooting.
LX7 has an internal ND filter allowing proper shutter speed in bright scenes and it's fast lens allows low ISO in low light scences.
LX7 shoots 1080/60p @28mbps using AVCHD format which is more effecient than H.264, but even so the bitrate is not the bottle neck here for IQ.
BadScience: hmm, "without rich shadows, the images look flat".
That is true, so it's strange the photographer ignores his own advice.
The interior of the car - of the original exposures, the top left exposure looks better than the final HDR.
Ditto with the hotel in Havana. All trace of atmosphere has been lost by using HDR. Again, the original exposure is the best.
Although, these images do not have the overt tone mapped look to them, they still feel very artificial. I'd be very tempted to overlay the original exposure on top of the HDR and set the opacity to 90%. So there is just a hint of the extra dynamic range, without the plastic look.
If you want to acheive natural HDR images, you will know you have succeeded when people do not realise that the image is HDR. If this was the aim here, it has failed.
I don't think the goal was to avoid anyone knowing it was an HDR shot, but to retain a mostly realistic look to HDR shots.
The car HDR is meets my taste for HDR, the hotel, a bit over colored, but still pleasing.
7enderbender: Here is the problem: this discussion can go back and forth and back and forth. "You're a rip-off" - "But here are my expenses plus markup" etc etc.
I think part of the reason why a lot of photographers, artists and actually a lot of other businesses aren't doing so well is because they don't understand pricing.
Here's the rule: Never - and I mean never - justify your price based on your expenses. Yes, calculate your expenses to understand your profit margin. But that's between you, your spouse and the IRS. It is irrelevant to your client. They can care less about your three 5D Mark IIs and how much they cost you. The only reason they hire you is their perceived value they get from your pictures. That's it. End of story. There is no cost+markup argument.
Getting to the actual value is of course difficult in an artistic and emotional field.
That being said: Nikki Wagner should rethink her cost structure and business model a bit. Something is off there.
Nikki was offended coz the notion the Craigslist poster implies that "he/she has it easy, cos he/she makes $3K per wedding" while in reality Nikki struggles to make ends meet. Thus Nikki goes off explaining the costs involved.
OTOH I 100% agree that from a customer's perspective the seller's cost structure is irrelevant.
If a chef can make such an amazing doughnut and sell them for $10 tho it only cost him $.10 to make, I wouldn't care, the market will decide.
If wedding photography is such easy money, there'll be a flood of photographers going pro which would eventually lower prices.
opho to: I don't get it:
Standard mode "captures a depth of field of approximately 4 inches to infinity, and [...] allows re-focusing at all points in between. The Advanced Light Field mode, [allows you] to shift the focus between their ears and nose."
Why is that 'advanced'? How can a persons nose and ears not be between the 4 inch to infinity range of the 'standard' mode?
I suppose what is meant is that the advance mode has a DOF shallower than 4in.
With standard DOF of 4in both ears and nose are in focus.
Doug Frost: I'm completely underwhelmed by these samples. Interchangeable lenses notwithstanding, there are a number of compact cameras that outclass the Nikon 1. The new Canon S100 is smaller, less expensive, has a faster lens and higher IQ. It can even produce a passable bokeh at the short end. You can forget bokeh entirely with the N1 system.
I don't know what Nikon was thinking. Did they really believe that compact camera owners would consider the ability to put an assortment of mediocre lenses on a mediocre camera an upgrade?
CX is not that much smaller than m4/3 and still waaay larger than 1/1.7" on the S100.
What Nikon is doing wrong is not coming up with lenses that showcases its advantage over P&S.
The initial 4 lenses they released are very limited.
If I were Nikon I would for sure release a wide angle zoom (7-25mm f2.8-3.5), a fast short prime (15mm f/1.2), a fast long prime (30mm f/1.4) and a fast std zoom (10-30mm, f1.8-2.5)
Fast lenses are a must for small sensor cameras, it helps both DOF control (bokeh) and low light IQ.
Nikon released none of these (fastest is f2.8, widest is 10mm) and thus the sample shots speak for themselves.
Yes a premium P&S (XZ-1, LX5, S100, G12, P7100) could have done those!
Another thing I've learned shooting using the LCD screen is to turn off all those overlay display icons.
I realized tho I knew the framed shot was the entire LCD screen view, my shots ended up being not tight enough and occasionally slightly not centered.
Those overlayed icons were impairing my composition judgement!
Of course PP crop fixes this, but I'd rather make every pixel count.
Sorry to feed in with the doom and gloom here, but I think Pentax missed the mark:
1. Waay to pricey (should be $400 or so for body + lens kit). How would this ever compete with NEX or m4/3? .. well maybe due to it's size, but ..
2. Not small enough: assuming IQ is similar to G12/LX5/XZ-1, the trade off of lost IQ and lost bokeh is too much for the serious photographer which would consider an interchangeable system.
m4/3 is barely excusable due to the same reasons: too pricey and with lenses which are too big & heavy.
I suppose over time (another 2-3 years) m4/3 will come down in price & lens size, but this here is just not justifyable.
What they should have done is fit it with a m2/3 sensor!
With all else being equal (price & size) if the Pentax Q was a micro two thirds system it would have made more sense and compete well with m4/3 and prosumer premium compacts such as the LX5/XZ1/G12.
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Myleene Klass has said that her only regret about waving a knife in the direction of people who had broken into her garden is that the weapon was not larger.
The former popstar reportedly scared off the intruders but was later told by police that her action was illegal, despite being in her own kitchen.
Klass told Heat: "The police were really nice. I've got more of a problem with the law than I do the police about it. The police were just the middlemen.
"I was in my house and it wasn't like I went searching for a knife. It was self defence... Without even trying to justify what I did because I don't feel like I have to, I was a mother on her own protecting her baby."
She added: "I'd do it again if I had to, although I'd find a bigger weapon... My only regret was that the knife wasn't bigger."
However, the government's DirectGov website warns: "If you carry a knife to protect yourself or make yourself feel safer but don't intend to use it then you are committing a crime.
"You are also more likely to become a victim of crime. Your own knife can be used against you."
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The Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) is an endangered species and protected by law. The Mawas Conservation Program plays a very important role in the conservation of this species of orangutan and its habitat, as well as in the conservation of more general biodiversity, environment and local community development.
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The BOS Foundation is all too acutely aware that there is no future for orangutans without protection of their natural habitat. The BOS Foundation manage several habitat rehabilitation and protection programs through forest and natural resources management, which are designed to not only restore and safeguard critical land, but also to employ and encourage local communities to participate in eco-friendly sustainable activities.
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In honor of the first Wonder Woman trailer being revealed this past weekend at San Diego Comic Con International (how awesome was that?!), I invite you to look at some of the other leading super-women that have become icons in their own right, many of which paved the way for the leading ladies of the future.
1. Lynda Carter/ Wonder Woman (TV series, 1975–1979).
Lynda Carter's portrayal of the character is still widely regarded as one of the best ever and it remains one of the most beloved series of all time. Wonder Woman was one of the first instances of a female lead with this type of presence. Wonder Woman was not a damsel in distress but a strong and tough woman that didn't need anybody's help.
This iconic series influenced the direction of the comics that it was based on. Notably, the spin transformation was incorporated into the comics and is now synonymous with the character, continuing to be used in Wonder Woman related media. Heck, there is even an ongoing comic book series since 2015 published twice monthly by DC comics titled Wonder Woman '77, which follows further adventures of Lynda Carter's Wonder Woman.
Although Lynda Carter's Wonder Woman was very much a product of her time: with the cute and colourful outfit and generally soft and feminine demeanor, her portrayal remains to many the definitive version of the iconic character.
2. Lucy Lawless/ Xena: Warrior Princess (TV series, 1995–2001).
Let's be honest, Lucy Lawless is one of the most badass women on television, period. From her role of Xena to her more recent role of the manipulative and calculating Lucretia in Spartacus. I don't care if she's just acting, I would not want to cross Mrs. Lawless!
The characters and concepts of Xena and Wonder Woman are a lot a like. Both revolve around Greek mythology, Amazon warriors and pursuing the "greater good". Xena, however, is flawed and is trying to escape her past and make up for her sins. Audiences could connect with Xena on a little more of a human level than we can with Wonder Woman, Xena is not far off from being an anti-hero.
Xena has also enjoyed a cult status in the lesbian community. Some of the fan base see Xena and her closest friend and companion, Gabrielle as a lesbian couple and they have become somewhat lesbian role models. Although the status of their relationship is left deliberately ambiguous by the show's writers and has never really been confirmed, Lucy Lawless came to believe that Xena and Gabrielle's relationship was "definitely gay".
"There was always a "Well, she might be or she might not be" but when there was that drip of water passing between their lips in the very final scene, that cemented it for me. Now it wasn't just that Xena was bisexual and kinda liked her gal pal and they kind of fooled around sometimes, it was 'Nope, they're married, man'."
Xena: Warrior Princess also got her very own ongoing series this year, published by Dynamite Entertainment, acting as a sequel to the show.
A reboot series is also reportedly in the works, so it doesn't look like Xena will be stepping off her pedestal anytime soon!
3. Sarah Michelle Gellar/ Buffy the Vampire Slayer (TV series, 1997-2003)
Buffy the Vampire Slayer is one of the most successful television series of all time. Many critics argue that it was the 'descent into this golden age of television'. Robert Moore of Popmatters expressed,
"TV was not art before Buffy, but it was afterwards"
Buffy gave us something that was slightly more relatable than anything of it's kind that we had seen before. Buffy was a high school student being forced into something that she did not want to do. It is a position that we have all been in (not being made to slay vampires but you get my point). Buffy was a little vulnerable and in an 'unsure' time in her life. It gave us a 'real life' high school side to counter the other, dark and crazy side.
Buffy's impact ushered in a new era of television dramas with strong female leads including Dead Like Me, Joan of Arcadia and Charmed. (Although that last is arguable as it started only just over a year later).
Buffy renewed interest in monsters and the supernatural in fiction. Without Buffy, shows like Once Upon a Time, Good Witch, The Vampire Diaries, Supernatural or even the revived Doctor Who, may not have been possible.
Doctor Who executive producer Russel T Davies said of Buffy's influence on the revival of the beloved Sci-Fi series:
"Buffy the Vampire Slayer showed the whole world, and an entire sprawling industry, that writing monsters and demons and end-of-the world is not hack-work, it can challenge the best. Joss Whedon raised the bar for every writer—not just genre/niche writers, but every single one of us"
Buffy also continues on today as a comic book published by Dark Horse Comics. The comic book series is currently on it's 10th season, following the television series after concluding with it's seventh season.
4. Melissa Benoist/ Supergirl (TV series, 2015-Present).
Along with Wonder Woman, DC created only the second female fronted superhero series in Supergirl. Supergirl is part superhero action series and part Devil Wears Prada. Supergirl had us all a little skeptical as it seemed to be trying to overly appeal to female audiences (and it never misses a chance to express feminism), but Supergirl surprised us all and is a heck of a lot better than we expected.
Unlike the other shows I have mentioned, Supergirl is, at least at the moment, primarily an origin story. Kara Zor-El is one of the last surviving Kryptonians and decides to protect her new home, Earth, from evil after an incident forced her into action, revealing the powers she vowed to hide. The show focuses on what most superhero stories do: balancing super-heroism with a 'normal life' of work and her adoptive family.
Melissa Benoist shines as Superman's plucky little cousin and it is a show that balances dark and light perfectly. It can appeal to everybody and is doing just that. Both Supergirl and Melissa Benoist can be a role model to little girls with big dreams, she can be somebody that we can all root for and just be a plain badass chick that we love to see beat up the bad guys.
The Future.
Hopefully we're starting as we mean to go on. There are so many great female comic book characters and superheroes that it would be a real shame to not explore as many as we can, and hopefully Wonder Woman will be the start of that.
Wonder Woman stars Gal Gadot, Chris Pine and Connie Nielsen and is set for release on June 2nd, 2017.
Who are your favourite female heroes? Let us know!


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For comfort and a snug fit it has elasticated lace shoulder straps and elasticated legs which are trimmed with lace , bows and roses
The suit is elasticated above and below the bust/chest and trimmed with wide soft lace and decorated with a large satin bow, ribbons and a satin rosebud. Available with either black or white lace.S-M measures 28ins relaxed, stretching out to 52ins.M-L measures 32-61insThis is now available in a long legged version in our sleepwear section.)
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I have completed the first try of my reverse applique floral challenge! I took a slightly different approach on this from my trial piece - deciding at the last minute to use the sewing machine rather than hand sew the edges. This gives the piece a different look - the shapes had to be simplified and white borders added around them, but It looks and feels pretty professional up close (despite a few wobbles that are apparent in the photo!)
I have take photos throughout the process and will be adding a tutorial when I have made this into a cushion cover. I am also going to try at least one more version which will be hand-sewn as per my original plans!
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Plans for Dublin underground train service to be shelved
PROPOSALS for the ambitious Dart underground project are set to be parked as the Coalition puts the finishing touches to its multi-billion-euro capital spending spree.
The project, which would see the completion of the country's first underground transport network, has a deadline of September 24 for Compulsory Purchase Orders (CPOs) to be carried out along the proposed route.
But sources have indicated that the proposed €4bn project will be "sacrificed" due to funding constraints and concern among some ministers that the Capital Plan will be perceived as focussing too heavily on Dublin.
The Government's intentions surrounding the Dart have been in doubt for many months after Transport Minister Paschal Donohoe said private rather than public funding could be used to build a high-capacity transport system in the capital.
Last year, a total of 25 public transport schemes were identified and assessed, with the list then being whittled down to six.
The different options considered for funding ranged from bus rapid transit – where buses travel on dedicated road space – a reworked Metro North, extensions to the Dart network and a new Luas line.
But now, Donohoe is expected to give the green light to the expansion of the Luas between Dublin City centre and the airport. "There simply isn't the money for both projects. As is always the case with the capital plan, something has to give," said a source.
A spokesperson for Mr Donohoe declined to comment.
The overall proposals contained in the €3.5bn Capital Plan are due to be discussed by the Economic Management Council (EMC) before being given final Cabinet approval within the next fortnight.
The plan will focus heavily on the justice system, with hundreds of millions of euro being used to revamp the Garda IT system following the hard-hitting and critical Garda Inspectorate report.
The report highlighted the absence of up-to-date technology as a serious issue.
Health Minister Leo Varadkar is seeking significant funding in order improving HIQA facilities, while a substantial cash pile will also be set aside for flood relief.
Mr Donohoe previously warned that failure to invest €300m a year in the transport system will raise the prospect of roads and other infrastructure falling into disrepair.


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Been So Long…
I'm almost embarrassed to come back. But hey, I have been working hard on the new book.
Anyway, I'm going to Arisia in January 2014, as I do every year. Hopefully I can sell some books then.
Sorry this is so short, but I gotta get back to writing…
Love ya!
Back From Arisia
You know what I like about cons? The energy. It fairly crackles through the air, stimulating even my lethargic butt.
Arisia IMO, is one of the more crackly ones I've attended, though I can't say I've attended them all. At any rate, I went to a number of great panels. In the dealer's room, the Broads sold a lot of books on behalf of their fellow Broads (yay!) Went to a launch party for an anthology called UnCONventional, 22 short stories about what goes on behind the scenes at a con (and it's not about ops!)
A funny aside: I was trying to find a particular room and ended up in the Boston Convention Center which is connected to the hotel. Once I got my bearings, I left the Center with two guys, one obviously a security guard and the other I'm not sure, but when we reached the hotel, one said to the other: "This is some party–I think I'll stay."
So that's all for now, will report in on The Underground later!
Just bought my train tickets to Boston for Arisia. I'll only be on one panel–the Broad Universe Rapid Fire Reading–but I'll be womanning the BU table, too! So stop by, browse, chat and buy a book! 🙂


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Team Scotland rule the pool at Glasgow 2014
SCOTLAND had a new golden wonder last night after Ross Murdoch pipped superstar teammate Michael Jamieson to glory in the pool as the home team got off to a flier in the Commonwealth Games.
Murdoch, 20, followed in the wake of Hannah Miley, 24, who successfully defended her 400m individual medley title.
Jamieson, 25, was stunned by the defeat in a packed Tollcross Aquatics Centre in Glasgow – his home pool.
But last night the Scots rocketed to third place in the medal table behind England and Australia with an impressive tally of four gold, three silver and three bronze medals.
It came after Judoka Kimberley Renicks, 26, won the country's first gold in the women's under-48kg final with a win over Sushila Likmabam of India. Remarkably, her sister Louise Renicks, 31, went on to take another gold in a day dubbed Thunder Thursday as home crowds cheered on their heroes.
After his stunning win, Murdoch, 20, from Alexandria, Dunbartonshire, said: "How did that happen? I can't believe it. Did that just happen? It was amazing. I can't believe I did it.
"It's my grandad's 70th birthday, so that was for him."
A clearly disappointed Jamieson, of Robroyston, Glasgow, said: "He's been in great form lately so well done to him. But I don't train to come second so it's back to the drawing board for me."
Earlier, Miley choked backed tears after holding on to the title she won in the Delhi Games four years by beating England's Aimee Willmott with a new British and Commonwealth Games record of 4.31.76.
The Inverurie star was cheered on by her coach father Patrick, 51, a North Sea oil helicopter pilot.
"It's been a really tough year – I don't think many people know how tough it has been," Miley said. "I've not even seen my boyfriend since December but to win this and get a personal best has repaid everything my dad and I have done.
"The crowd was pretty cool. When I walked out, I had my headphones on and it was hard to stay in that bubble and drown out the crowd."
The Renicks sisters, from Coatbridge, Lanarkshire, said it had been an "incredible" experience. Kimberley said: "I've been nervous all day but the crowd in here really lifts you.
They've been fantastic. It's what I've been training and working for so to be here now is the best feeling in the world. I'm just over the moon."
Louise, who defeated England's Kelly Edwards in the -52kg final, added: "I have always believed I could get this medal, now I have got it, my job is done and I am feeling brilliant, really proud of myself.
"I watched a bit of my sister's fight, where she won and then got her medal, but I had to keep myself focused.
"My mum and dad are here, and it is a really emotional moment, I was a bit upset when I came off the mat."
It's my grandad's 70th birthday, so that was for him
The wins crowned a spectacular first day for Team Scotland which began with Aileen McGlynn and pilot Louise Haston winning the country's first medal in the para-cycling women's B2 tandem sprint.
The pair took silver at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome, beaten by England's Sophie Thornhill and Helen Scott. Visually impaired McGlynn, 41, who was awarded an OBE in 2009, has already brought home medals from the past three Paralympic Games.
"To win Scotland's first medal of the Games on home soil, in front of a home crowd, with a Saltire on my back is fantastic," she said.
Elsewhere, England's Alistair Brownlee, 26, beat younger brother Jonny, 24, in the triathlon at Strathclyde Country Park. Alistair was thrilled with his victory and joked he may as well retire having achieved the full set of world, Olympic and Commonwealth titles.
He said: "I've done it now. That's all I wanted to do, really. I've done everything I wanted to do, so I don't know what I'm going to do now – I might as well retire!"
Cycling legend Sir Bradley Wiggins came second along with Steven Burke, Ed Clancy and Andy Tennant in the men's 4000m team pursuit final despite being hotly tipped for the top spot. It was won by Australia.
The scorching sporting action came after Scotland recorded its hottest day of the year – 85F (29.4C). The long hours of sunshine added to the feelgood festival atmosphere created by the Games.
Stewart Harris, Chief Executive of sportscotland, said: "Congratulations to all Team Scotland athletes who gave their all for their country today, and what an outstanding achievement it is to win 10 medals on the opening day.
"Spurred on by an incredible home crowd, Team Scotland is on track to deliver its best ever medal haul at a Commonwealth Games. This is a historic and proud day for Team Scotland."


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Julius Shulman Richard Neutra's Miller House, Palm Springs, California.Black & white glossy original Julius Shulman photograph of Richard Neutra's 1936 house for Grace Lewis Miller in Palm Springs, California. exterior view of corner pool and mountains. (Richard Neutra's parked car is visible at the left. This photograph is from the first visit to the House by Neutra and Shulman in 1937. Neutra's floor lamp is visible in the porch. A blanket is draped over a sign at the far left (no Photoshop in 1937 . . .) Julius Shulman photographer's stamp on verso, Shulman's ink notations and negative #. provenance:The photograph was purchased by the author directly from the photographer, Julius Shulman, for the book Richard Neutra's Miller House (New York: Princeton Architectural Press, 2004), page 77. The Miller House was one of the first commissions by Neutra to Shulman. This image was published in numerous magazines and books since the 1930s. condition and description: excellent condition. This is a modern print from the original negative. The photograph was printed in the late 1990s. size: 8 x 10" PAYMENT: Paypal only. NO RETURNS PLEASE: This is an original photograph as described, condition as noted. SHIPPING: Free shipping within the United States. ... read more


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Wednesday, November 22, 2017
Big Legacy, Bright Future
Disney TV Animation turns 30 on a creative high note that it plans to carry on into the future. In November 1984, the Walt Disney Co. — famous for decades for its animated theatrical ... Continue Reading →
Disney TV Animation Starts 'Pickle & Peanut'
Disney Television Animation has begun production on Pickle & Peanut, a buddy comedy series about two unlikely friends — an emotional pickle and a freewheeling peanut — voiced ... Continue Reading →
'Powerpuff Girls' Returning to TV in 2016
Turner Broadcasting has announced that 2016 will see the global return of Craig McCracken's Emmy-winning The Powerpuff Girls. Cartoon Network chief content officer Rob Sorcher ... Continue Reading →
Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup Fly Again!
Cartoon Network serves up a CG-animated special featuring the beloved, saucer-eyed crimebusters known as the Powerpuff Girls. It's tough to believe that it's been 15 years ... Continue Reading →
CN Offers Sneak Peek at Ringo's 'Powerpuff' Special Song
Fans of Craig McCracken's break-out series The Powerpuff Girls are eagerly awaiting the brand new animated special "Dance Pantsed," which premieres Monday, January ... Continue Reading →
If That Don't Beat All
Like every other fan of CN's The Powerpuff Girls, I was delighted to hear that a new special titled Powerpuff Girls: Dance Pantsed, featuring the kindergarten super heroines with ... Continue Reading →
'Powerpuff Girls' Return for New CN Special
Those big-eyed busters of baddies Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup–a.k.a. The Powerpuff Girls–are soaring back to Cartoon Network for an all-new animated special. Making its ... Continue Reading →
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McCracken's 'Wander Over Yonder' Premieres Tonight
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Red Alert : Israel - DOWNLOAD THE APP FOR I PHONES AND I PADS AND PRAY FOR ISRAEL
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Red Alert provides real time alerts every time a terrorist fires rockets, mortars or missiles into the State of Israel.
Red Alert provides real time alerts every time a terrorist fires rockets, mortars or missiles into the State of Israel.
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A Reminder To PRAY For Israel
by Nunyer Bizness
I feel immense sadness when I hear the alarm. But I realized I could do much more than cry, because the alarm is a reminder to pray!! When you hear the alarm, PRAY immediately for the protection and safety of the group(s) that are under attack at that moment. (The alarm tells you specifically which settlement is under attack). Pray quickly, because the people only have from 15 seconds to a minute to reach safety. This is not a time for long drawn out prayers, this is a time for a short, specific prayer to God Almighty for the protection of Israel.
Astonishing… Surreal
by Antny
Downloaded the app after seeing it on Fox News. Was very curious to assess the frequency of attacks, so I set up the notifications and alarm (siren). Then the alarm went off… over… and over… and over.
I think the app could benefit with a map; maybe have pins dropped at the locations under attack. Might be useful to have a daily counter, and even the type of weapon used (rocket, artillery, heavy mortar, etc.).
But as it stands it is a stark reminder of the daily threat the citizens of Israel live under.
by Adamthebug
This is a remarkable and shocking app that gives you a small glimpse into how stressful things are in Israel right now.
Every time this app sounds off, that means thousands of people are running for shelter and praying for a miss.
One bit of feedback I do have, though, would be to add a link to google maps on the alerts listing, so those off us not familiar with Israel's local geography could actually see where these places are.


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The Son That Former NFL Player Rae Carruth Tried To Kill Turns 18, Still Suffering From Permanent Brain Damage
The former wide receiver, who plotted the murder of his ex, Cherica Adams, is scheduled to be released from prison soon.
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The remix, which was released on RollingStone.com, will be one of three new songs making its appearance on the forthcoming reissue of Tribe's People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm, slated for a November 13 drop. The Anniversary Edition will also include remixes of "Footprints," featuring CeeLo Green, and "Can I Kick It," produced by J. Cole, which are currently available for free download if you pre-order the project on iTunes.
The album is completely remastered from the original tapes used to put together the classic LP. Grammy-award winning engineer Bob Power will have a heavy hand in the release, which is slated to be the first in a series of re-issues scheduled in the coming years.
A Tribe Called Quest released their debut album, People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm, in 1990 to critical acclaim. It would lay groundwork for the Queens posse, as they would become a staple of East Coast hip hop during the early- to mid-'90s. "Bonita Applebum" was the LP's second single.
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text: Honolulu's namesake ship is preparing to say farewell to its island home after two decades of service. USS Honolulu (SSN 718), which is scheduled to inactivate next year, will hold a farewell ceremony April 15 prior to departing Hawaii on her final deployment to the Western Pacific. "This is an exciting and challenging time for us," said Cmdr. John Russ, the nuclear-powered attack submarine's commanding officer. "We're preparing to leave our homeport for the last time, and at the same time we're going through the normal challenges associated with getting the ship ready to deploy." The submarine is currently in the third week of a pre-deployment maintenance upkeep period in Pearl Harbor. When she leaves Hawaii for her deployment some time after April 15, it will likely be the last time the submarine ever sees Pearl Harbor. The ship is scheduled to return directly to Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, Wash., following its deployment to begin inactivation. Honolulu has been homeported in Pearl Harbor for most of her operational life. After being commissioned in 1985, she moved to Hawaii to join the Pacific Fleet in September 1986. She has completed nine deployments to the Western Pacific, participated in Operation Enduring Freedom, and conducted operations under the Arctic ice. The submarine has received an impressive array of awards, including six Battle "E"s. Current and past crew members, as well as elected officials and community members from Hawaii, will honor Honolulu at the April 15 ceremony at Pearl Harbor. Vice Adm. Jonathan Greenert, who currently commands the U.S. 7th Fleet in Yokosuka, Japan, will be guest speaker at the April 15 event. Greenert commanded Honolulu from 1991 to 1993. Honolulu is the third ship named in honor of the city of Honolulu. She was launched in September 1983 and commissioned in July 1985, becoming the 97th attack nuclear submarine (SSN), and the 31st of the Los Angeles-class SSNs delivered to the Navy. The submarine has the ability to conduct a broad spectrum of warfare missions. In addition to her traditional role of seeking out surface ships and submarines, Honolulu is capable of launching strikes, operating with special operations forces, and conducting intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions. From Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs


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The TelegraphSki & Snowboard Show returns to Battersea Evolution at Battersea Park 26-29 October with thrill-seeking entertainment, informative talks and demonstrations, an offering of the latest apparel and equipment and opportunities to lap up the apres lifestyle before the winter season kicks off! Taking place over half term, the Telegraph Ski & Snowboard Show has something to offer the complete beginner, the seasoned pro and everyone in between. In the lead up to the 2018 Winter Olympics, visitors will have the chance to get up close and personal with the strs of the British Ski and Snowboard team during Q+A sessions in the Mountain Talks Theatre and marvel at their impressive stunts on the 50-ft real snow kicker - Mount Battersea. This year's athletes will compete in a brand new big air competition, presents by Jimmy's Iced Coffee, where riders will do their best to impress the judges for a prize pot share of £3,000 for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place! The main hall features a broad range of exhibitors including ski resorts, tour operators, all the top ski and snowboard brands, and a tech innovation zone with the most cutting-edge gadgets for winter. Visitors are invited to the Mountain Talks Theatre, brought to you by Neilson, with a line up of expert guest speakers covering sustainability, avalanche safety and screenings of some of the industry's best ski films. To complete the apres activities, there will be an ice skating rink (now open for booking), late night apres on the Friday and Saturday, live music and comedy performances and alpine-themed food and drink stalls offering everything from hot chocolate to tartiflette. Opening Times: Thurs 12pm-7pm Fri 11am-10pm Sat 10am-8pm Sun 10am-5pm Tickets: Adult Earlybird: £15 Family Earlybird: £30 Concession/Student: £10 Child 11 - 16: £8 Child Under 11: Free Apres: £10
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Elder statesman Chief Edwin Clark yesterday criticised state governors over what he called their dictatorial tendencies. Clark, a former Information minister, said in an open letter made available to journalists that most of the governors are more dictatorial than military governors were.
He said the Nigerian Governors' Forum has constituted itself into an opposition party to the Federal Government, thereby becoming a threat to peace and stability of the country.
Clark's letter is titled "How the Governors Forum has hijacked the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and has flagrantly breached the 1999 constitution with impunity."
He said the Governors' Forum has "hijacked" the ruling PDP: "It deliberately breach with impunity, the 1999 Constitution and the constitution of the PDP without challenge," he states in the letter.
"The ugly truth is that today the PDP as a political party is no longer in control of its various organs and for some time now, proper elections at congresses and conventions have not been held democratically due to the imposition of unqualified members on the good members of the party, contravening section 87(4) of the amended Electoral Act 2011."
Clark said even though the Governors' Forum has a "peer review mechanism", it has never prevailed on its erring members to do what is right. He accused the governors of turning a blind eye when Adamawa State Governor Murtala Nyako tried to impose his wife as chief judge of the state but they gave "unholy" support to him in the crisis over the state chapter of the PDP.
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I have a 13 month old Grand daughter. when she comes over and spends the night with me she is in bed by 9 pm or so. I don't pressure her to a bed time. She gets up with me between 6 and 7 am is always ready for a nap by 9 or 10 ( within three hours of awakening)she sleeps about an hour. She is up by 11 am goes down for another by 3 pm for about two hours and back to bed by 9 or ten and sleeps the whole night through. I should also mention and you will see why that my studio apartment is well lit and in the heart of the downtown area so during the day there is ample volume to everyday sounds.
When she goes home.... She is up early (by early I mean whenever she awakens and somebody responds. She isn't allowed to take a nap until 12 pm but is allowed to sleep as long as she wants, usually 2 to 3 hours. She is then put to bed at 8 p[m every night regardless of how tired she is. Her 'BEDROOM' is a small walk in closet and regardles of the size it is so full of stuff (Not dirty mind you just full)that there is only room to walk to her crib and place her in it. There is no natural light or air in this closet.
Is it just me or does this seem abusive to anyone else. I think it's cruel and un-natural, and I'm worried about the phsycological effect it might have on her. It is hard to discern her feelings as she is the happiest baby I have ever seen. I do know when it is time for me to take her home...she cries.When she hears her mom or so called dad's voice and she knows she is going home...she cries.
I wish I had the resources and funds to keep her more often but I don't but any input would be appreciatted.
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What kind of input are you hoping for?
Her bed at home is really a CLOSET?
Is this your son's or your daughter's child?
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[QUOTE=Curious One;4829185]What kind of input are you hoping for?
Her bed at home is really a CLOSET?
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It's my stepdaughter's child through a prior relationship.She is being raised by her grandmother,(my-ex) and her new boyfriend. Any kind of input would be good. I had gotten answers to the bedtime thing and I am ok with that now. She has a large playpen for her bed and yes it is in a closet. A small walk-in with stuff stacked all around her. We live in California and although the odds are against me I pray for no earthquakes daily.
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i thnk you should follow a procedure to wake up the kid,i think in this age you should let your daughter to sleep more than 8 hour.
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The Sunny Coast has plenty of cool towns filled with cool things to do. If you're a live music lover, make your way to Peregian Beach for an afternoon of live music known as "the Peregian Originals". Check out the Coast's largest mall in Maroochydore, or the beachfront esplanade cafes of Mooloolaba. Check out a gallery or museum in Caloundra, or go the Hinterland for a rainforest retreat in Montville or Maleny.
The Coast's beaches are clean, white, peaceful and usually patrolled by surf lifesavers. There are surf beaches like Moffat Beach and Point Cartwright, family-friendly beaches like Noosa and dog-friendly beaches like Currimundi.
After dark, you can take your pick from the Sunny Coast's nightlife, where choices include dance clubs where you can party 'til dawn, classy cocktail establishments and live music pubs.
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The Sunny Coast has heaps of markets for your shopping pleasure and one of the best and biggest is Eumundi Markets. With the motto "make it, bake it. Sew it, grow it", colourful stalls beneath a canopy of fig trees sell everything from art to jewellery to ever-so-much yummy food. Caloundra has its own good old-fashioned street fair, where Bulcock Street springs to life with over 200 shopping stalls plus live music and street theatre. You'll find no shortage of shopping throughout the rest of the Coast too: book shops and boutiques in Maleny, an open-air shopping centre in Noosa, a big shopping plaza in Maroochydore... the list goes on.
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Berlin, 28.09.2011 - BERLIN, Germany ? 28 SEP 2011 ? Canto, maker of Canto Cumulus digital asset management (DAM) software, announced today that Canto co-founder and Canto Cumulus inventor Thomas Schleu has won the Createasphere 'DAMMY of the Year? award. Announced last week at the Createasphere digital asset management conference in New York City, the award is presented to the 'outstanding individual who has positively impacted the success & growth of the digital asset industry and community,? according to the Createasphere website.
Mr. Schleu invented Canto Cumulus more than 20 years, long before digital asset management was recognized as an industry. Since then, Canto Cumulus servers have been sold more than 14,000 times, with more than one million user licenses distributed worldwide. Among the technology firsts introduced by Canto Cumulus were thumbnail images to represent the content of image files, user-defined metadata fields to permit organizations to find files based on any information, and a live Web interface to a DAM system.
'This award means a lot not only to me, but to all of Canto,? Schleu said. 'The combined efforts of everyone on the Canto team over the past two decades have made Cumulus what it is today. I proudly share this with the entire company.?
In a separate session, Canto?s 'Heroes of Digital Asset Management? session featured Canto Cumulus customers Ryan Nowak from the Green Bay Packers, Tom Barnouw from WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment), and Kathleen Wagner from the MD Anderson Cancer Center. Panelists offered advice and tips to the audience about ways in which to improve DAM system usability. Their advice is featured in Canto?s 'Building a Better DAM? white paper, available at http://canto.com/betterdam.
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Selkirk 33
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WITH the pressure to preserve their Premier One status lifted from both sides' shoulders, Selkirk and West left their inhibitions in the dressing room to serve up a free-flowing, action-packed contest.
The home side took just six minutes to put their first points on the board. A well-timed run by skipper Fraser Harkness saw the Scotland sevens player burst through the visitors' defence, with good support allowing Rory Aglen to charge over for a try close to the posts. David Cassidy's conversion sailed over.
With 15 minutes gone West drew level. A penalty for handling in the ruck allowed the Burnbrae men to set up camp deep in Selkirk's 22, and following a series of drives to the home line, scrum-half Mark Davis scrambled over for the score. Conor Davis added the conversion.
West prop Steven Longwell was yellow-carded for over-vigorous rucking and his absence was to prove costly for the visitors.
Following the next scrum, which was uncontested, Ross Nixon and fly-half Gavin Craig released Darren Clapperton on a diagonal run and the young wing touched down for Selkirk's second try. Soon afterwards Craig again broke through the visitors' defence, and the ball passed through the hands of Callum Marshall and Clapperton before Harkness joined the line at full tilt to burst over and score.
Then a quick throw saw Craig again make the initial breakthrough before releasing Ross Nixon for Selkirk's bonus point try. Cassidy's fourth successful conversion put the home team 28-7 ahead.
To their credit West's players never let their heads drop, and in the last play of the half number eight Calum Morrison scrambled over for his side's second try, making the half-time score 28-12.
A third try early in the second period by West centre Matthew Horner gave the Burnbrae men fresh hope, but a try by Cassidy soon afterwards put the result beyond doubt, although West had the final say with a consolation score from wing Calum Mackenzie.
Selkirk: F. Harkness, R. Banks, D. Cassidy, R. Nixon, D. Clapperton, G. Craig, M. McVie, R. Taylor, M. Martin, M. Weller, R. Aglen, S. Willet, R. Crockatt, C. Johnston, C. Marshall. Subs: N. Godsmark, S. Forrest, G. Patterson, E. MacDougall.


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That's really cool. Did you see it as you took it, or did it surprise you once you looked at your shots?
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I like it. The smoke is very cool, and the arm/hand are well placed. The first thing I thought when I saw it was, "I wonder how many times he had to reshoot that to get the lighting right?" I'd never get it right. BTW, a coworker of mine just leaned over my shoulder to say he liked this one too.
This image was not touched up in any way. The only I did was crop it a tad. The smoke and the figure in the smoke is real. What do you think?
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Thanks. I am glad you like it.
No, I didn't see the figure in the smoke at first. In fact, I didn't notice for several days. But when I saw it, it really struck me.
Originally Posted by photophorous
I like it. The smoke is very cool, and the arm/hand are well placed. The first thing I thought when I saw it was, "I wonder how many times he had to reshoot that to get the lighting right?" I'd never get it right. BTW, a coworker of mine just leaned over my shoulder to say he liked this one too.
Lighting is really tough sometimes. I have learned a lot by working on the set. You have to shape light sometimes. And even then there are some that won't like it. I have heard that this shot might be too harsh for some. I personally like the stark contrast thanks to the subject at hand.
wow, weird things are happening in this post! Is it haunted ... ?
I call this "flippage"
Way cool shot Tim! Congrats on the very interesting smokey figure. Really a thought prodder. Thanks for sharing.
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Excellent, I like how you captured the smoke and chess board. Looks like difficult lighting conditions.
My only minor nitpic is the burnout on the chess board itself hs lost all the detail, just a hint of the checkerboard would have made it perfect.
Is it my warpped mind or does it look like Robocop? or am I thinking of the Robot in Scifi called maximillian schell or something like that?
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If I had a nic pic on this one I would not mention it because it's way too good, so original and everything else good I cannot think of. I strive for originality and so far have failed. This will keep me going.
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I love this photo. Really incredibly cool shot...and as others have said, original.
lovely shot! and to top it off the smoke looks like a figure intently looking at the player's next move. Nicely done. I don't mind the over exposted board so much.
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Rooboc, definitely
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I like this photograph..
There is a lot of symbolism going on.
The board seems a little too hot, but since you can see the pieces well, it seem to bother me as much.
What made you do this photograph anway?
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Welcome to the forum. Very good image, and the harsh lighting is what makes the shot work. It creates the atmosphere of being in a smoky dimly lit room with just a direct light lighting the game.Great image
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Originally Posted by Tim Eberly
This image was not touched up in any way. The only I did was crop it a tad. The smoke and the figure in the smoke is real. What do you think?
Tim, this is quite striking. The lighting conditions appears to be difficult as people have stated but you nailed the exposure. I really like it.
very cool, love this shot......................the board is spot on for me, the pieces look surreal, almost hovering above it.
great shot, congrats
This image really grabs one. and I think you ought to sell it for a lot of money to one of the anti smoking groups.
Something that's not a criticism - I wish the game were more developed with fewer pieces on the board and more scattered around the edges.
I also have a few suggestions for title -
End Game (these would be better with an end game on the board)
Fool's Gambit
Hope you post some more.
Damn that is cool...
The lighting on this is very harsh, but your framing of the subject and clarity of the pieces make this picture work. You did a great job on the composition of this...and it is really amazing that the "figure" was captured in such a perfect spot.
I love chess and this is a classic shot showing a hand moving a piece, but I have never seen one pulled off this well. Congrats.
I have to agree with Chunk that an end game would have thrown this photo over the top, but that is asking too much I think
Curious, was this Film or Digital?
I'm always mentally photographing everything as practice.
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I agree. Too many pieces on the board and the burn out is a shame.
But the lightning, the hand pose, the smokey figure. That get's it over the line for sure.
It's going to be a while before I see a better shot!
Originally Posted by anew
very cool, love this shot......................the board is spot on for me, the pieces look surreal, almost hovering above it.
great shot, congrats
Wow! Now that is awesome! I'm replying to anew's post because I agree with it.Imo showing detail in the board would have detracted from the myserious mood.
A small nit is the whisp of smoke in the upper left center that is mildly distracting to me.
Terriffic shot! Welcome to the boards. Congrats on the sticky!!
i only have a one word comment: wow.
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i only have a one word comment: wow.
Thanks to all for the nice words and thoughts regarding this image. I should answer a couple of questions.
Yes. It is digital.
The whisp of smoke bothers me a little too, but at the same time proves to me the image is unaltered.
The lighting had to be this strong in order to get the depth of field I was working with. Sometimes you lose something in order to gain something else.
I plan on posting some more pics soon. In the meantime you can visit one of my Websites. www.timeberly.com or www.painfreecomputinganddesign.com
I'm wondering why this never ended up as Featured Photo. It was stickied to do so, but never made it there.
Amazing capture...advertising agencies pay thousands of dollars to achieve affects like this...great job...well done.
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