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My most frequently asked question tend to revolve around my content - from how I capture to how I edit - so today I want to cover all things creative content creation! I've mentioned this before, but 2018 is when I started to truly invest in my content - both from an effort and financial perspective. Three cameras, five lenses, a billilion presets and endless late-night tutorial sessions later, I'm finally at a place where I know, definitively, who I am as a content creator. It's taken a while, but I feel that I've finally built that solid "visual identity" that differentiates me in today's crowded social space. I guess what I'm trying to say is that everyone's creative journey is different, but I'm hoping that these tools/tips help you navigate yours.
So let's dive right in!
Who takes your pictures?
These days, mostly my brother. Fun fact: my brother was my very first photographer when I started in the space. Last year I worked with Ashley Gallerani on a weekly basis which helped me establish my visual identity. Now that I know exactly what I like and don't like when creating content, I've ventured out on my own for a few months and have been working with my brother again. God bless his patience because I can be *so specific* about my vision. My number one tip is to try shooting with one or two people max. This will help create consistency in your content, not to mention you'll definitely feel more comfortable/confident in front of the camera.
What camera gear do you use?
I was a Canon gal for years, but switched over to a Sony A7iii this year and I'm loving it so far. My goal was to find a full frame camera that was light enough for travels and easy to "understand" so that whoever I was with could get the hang of it. In terms of lenses I mostly use the Zeiss Batis 25mm f/2, the Sony 16-35 mm f/2.8 or the Sigma 20mm f/1.4 art lens. These photos were taken with the latter.
When choosing a lens I'd keep in mind the medium through which you'll display your content. If you're creating content for Instagram, always keep in mind the "IG crop" and leave enough space above/below whatever it is you're capturing. This can be harder to achieve with a more cropped-in lens like a 50mm. Just something to think about!
It's important to call out that you don't need all of this fancy equipment to capture a great photo. If you're on a tight budget, play around with your smart phone or an "entry level" camera. You'd be surprised what those babies can do! In my opinion, it's all about angles and editing. Once you have those down you're golden!
How do you edit your photos?
I currently use @suzyshattuck's presets on Lightroom. She has two styles - I generally use her Signature Preset Pack for desktop. Use the code 'CHELSEA' for 10% off!
In the past I've used @tezza's and @emilyvartanian's - love both of theirs, as well! If you're not sure how presets work, here's a quick tutorial for ya.
How do you create a "feed theme"?
This is a bit of a polarizing topic because some creators could care less about the whole "feed aesthetic" while others obsessed over it on a daily. I tend to teeter the line here - it really depends when you ask me. My advice to get you started on a "consistent feed" is using the same preset or editing tools and picking 3-4 colors to wear and/or shoot around over time. This will help you create a nice aesthetic flow in your feed.
How many times a week do you shoot?
This really depends on the season and work demand. I generally try to keep it to 1-2x a week, max, but if I have a ton of campaigns to bang out, I'll adjust accordingly. For me, batching content is key in making sure I avoid burn out from shooting every day.
That's all for now, folks! Hope these answers help you to create and share your best work. If you have any other questions you'd like for me to cover, I'm always available via DM!


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Hi Duane
We are enjoying the mattress, it is definitely worth it as it is so much better than our old mattress! Can you tell me if the mattress needs to be just rotated every 3 months or flipped as well after you rotate it?
Hi Aaron,
The Royal Pedic will turn you into a bedding elitist, though you won't realize how good it is until you go on a trip and sleep in another bed somewhere - that's when you really appreciate it. RP says every 3 months, both flip side-to-side and front-to-back on rotation, however I find I do mine twice a year because that king size mattress is just plain heavy and hard to wrestle. Every 6 months seems to work for me and as long as you are on some kind of rotation schedule then you'll be in good shape.
Duane Collie
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Despite macOS being a mature operating system, the new version macOS Mojave (10.14) contains a bunch of new features. Some of the new features covered include Dark Mode, Screenshots & Markup, and the redesigned Mac App Store.
macOS is a mature operating system, even so macOS Catalina has a slew of new features including iPad apps on the Mac, the ability to use your iPad with your Mac with a new feature called SideCar, and changes to apps like Photos, Notes, and Safari.
Also covered is the the breakup of iTunes into three separate apps, Music, TV, and Podcasts. The iOS feature Screen Time to help you manage your time in front of all of your screens is now available on macOS. Notes, Photos, and Safari have all seen some changes which will be helpful to users.
macOS Catalina has made tremendous leaps forward for those who may not be able to use a mouse with the new Voice Control features which go way beyond
For Server Administrators we discuss the changes around the Volume Purchase Program (VPP) and Device Enrollment Program (DEP) and how they are being folded into Apple School Manager and Apple Business Manager. We also tackle the payload changes as well as a big change with the command line and even some changes to the Apple File System (APFS).
Developers will have some big changes with Swift 5 and the all new SwiftUI and Combine frameworks. We also look at the improvements to Xcode, Diffable Sources, Natural Language Framework, Notarization changes, and Core Data and CloudKit changes.
If you use macOS, there is something for you in macOS Catalina for Users, Administrators, and Developers.
You can pre-order the e-book from Apple or Amazon. macOS Catalina for Users, Administrators, and Developers is $3.99.
Despite macOS being a mature operating system, the new version macOS Mojave (10.14) contains a bunch of new features. Some of the new features covered include Dark Mode, Screenshots & Markup, and the redesigned Mac App Store.
Besides the new features there are some major changes too including ones to Finder, Safari, and using unique passwords on each website. There are also four brand new applications that are coming from iOS. We look at these in-depth. These apps are Stocks, News, Home, and Voice Memos.
Server Administrators see some big changes with macOS Mojave and these are covered as well.
For Developers we cover Xcode changes include performance improvements, object libraries, editing enhancements, and code folding improvements. We look at implementing Dark Mode within your apps, Notarized apps, and implementing Finder Actions.
There are some new frameworks that are covered as well. These include the Network Framework, Natural Language, improvements to CoreML and a related framework called CreateML.
For web developers we cover MapsKitJS, MusicKitJS, and secure loading of content.
No Apple developer book is complete without a discussion of the changes around Apple's own programming language, Swift. We cover some of the recent changes as well as some future ones.
You can get the ePub from Apple for $3.99, or the Kindle version from Amazon for $3.99.
In addition to the e-book, there are paperbacks. These are available from Amazon. There are two editions, a Color and a Black & White. The color is $39.99 and the Black & White version is $12.99.
macOS High Sierra for Users, Administrators, and Developers covers topics for all types of users. Some of the areas covered include new additions and changes to Photos, Safari enhancements, updates to Mail, Notes, iCloud, Siri, and the Apple File System (APFS).
maOS High Sierra for administrators covers some changes around File Sharing, Caching Service, Time Machine Server, and Xcode Server. Along side this, a layout of all of the new and changed Profile Manager payloads and options.
Lastly for developers, some of the topics covered include changes to Swift, Xcode 9 changes included the Code Editor Window, Source Control, Colors, and developing on iOS. Other topics include APFS, AirPlay 2, Metal 2, CoreML, 32-bit Apps, and external graphics.
macOS High Sierra for Users, Administrators, and Developers has something for every type of user to learn all about the new features that are within macOS.
macOS High Sierra for Users, Administrators, and Developers is available from Apple in either iBooks, or ePub format. It is $3.99. You can order the kindle version from Amazon for $4.99.
If you prefer a physical version, you can order the color version is $39.99, £29.99, or €30.99. from CreateSpace or Amazon. The ISBN for this version is 978-1975847265.
The black and white version is $12.99, £10.99, or €11.99 and is also available from CreateSpace, Amazon or even Barnes & Noble. Either edition can be ordered from any bookseller and libraries can even order a copy if they want to. This should be able to be done through their normal channels, or they can just order it from Amazon as well. Just use the ISBN 978-1975847302.
macOS Sierra for Users, Administrators, and Developers is a book that covers all of the new features of macOS Sierra. For users, some of the categories covered are the new name, Siri, changes to Photos, the Apple Watch and your Mac, Storage updates, Messages, Safari changes, and the Apple File System (APFS).
For Server Administrators, some of the items include updates to permissions, Apple Classroom, security updates, and other supported changes.
For developers, the changes in Xcode as well as Swift 3 are covered. Along side these, the new frameworks that have been unveiled by Apple are discussed.
No matter what your level of expertise, macOS Sierra for Users, Administrators, and Developers has something for everybody.
macOS Sierra for Users, Administrators, and Developers is available in ePub and iBooks versions, and Amazon ePub format.
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OS X 10.11 El Capitan for Users, Administrators and Developers covers many of the new features within the operating system. For users, we cover the new Split View, the changes to the cursor, the new San Francisco Font, changes to Spotlight, upgraded Notes, improvements to Apple Maps, and the new features of Safari.
For administrators we cover the big changes to application assignment and other changes to Profile Manager, the overall look, some file sharing changes, the improved softwareupdate command, the implications of security changes, and built-in application versions.
For developers we look at the new Apple Developer account, Xcode 7, the new frameworks like Metal, GameplayKit, and Network Extension. We also look at the changes developers need to make for security, Swift 2, changes to Objective-C and CloudKitJS.
OS X 10.10 Yosemite for Server Administrators looks at all of the new features of OS X 10.10 Yosemite, including Handoff, SMS Relay, the updated look, the ability to customize connectivity globally as well as on a per-service level and the implications of some configurations. Also discussed is the new "Reachability" feature and security.
OS X 10.10 Yosemite for Server Administrators is available from Apple by clicking here or Amazon by going here.
This book is available from Apple (iBooks), Apple(ePub), or Amazon (ePub).
New Features including Finder Tabs, Finder Tags, Multi-Monitor support changes, new applications like iBooks and Maps, and iCloud Keychain. Additional features like App Nap, Compressed Memory, and even Game Controller Support.
New Server features include changes to Server.app, changes to File Sharing Protocols, Caching Server, statistics, and Server.app's new service, Xcode Services. Additional changes of Daemons and Libraries is also covered.
You can purchase the title from Amazon in Kindle Format, ePub from the Google Play store, from iTunes in ePub or iBooks format.
OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion and OS X 10. Mountain Lion Server Review is just that, it's an overview of all of the aspects of OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion. The Review covers aspects from Notification Center, new features in Safari, Game Center, and Sandboxing. In addition to general users, the Server Administrators could benefit from the review as well.
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Friends reunion as Courteney Cox meets with Matthew Perry then parties with Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow and Paul Rudd
COURTENEY Cox thrilled Friends fans yesterday after sharing a selfie with her on-screen husband Matthew Perry during a lunch date in LA - just hours before she partied with Lisa Kudrow, Jennifer Aniston and Paul Rudd.
She captioned the snap: "Guess who I had lunch with today....I KNOW!! Could I BE any happier? #realfriends."
Matthew looked fit and well just days after he was pictured in a seemingly dishevelled state on a night out with a mystery woman.
Courteney and Matthew played married couple Monica and Chandler in the long-running sitcom that ended in 2004.
Fans were overwhelmed with the reunion as were their co-stars Lisa Kudrow and Jennifer Aniston.
Lisa commented: "Lucky lucky. #beautifulpeople."
Jennifer added: "MATTY!! I LOVE YOU, GUYS."
One emotional fan commented with: OH MY GOD I CANNOT COPE."
Another wrote: "The Bings! So good to see you made it."
While a third added: "Chandler and Monica! Chandler and Monica! My eyes, my eyes!!!!!!!!"
The photo came hours before Courteney held another mini reunion with Lisa Kudrow - who played Phoebe - Jennifer Aniston (Rachel) and Paul Rudd (Mike)
They met on the red carpet of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation's 4th annual Patron of the Artists awards in Beverly Hills. Courteney won the Artists Inspiration Award.
Troubled Matthew, 50, was spotted on Sunday night leaving a restaurant in West Hollywood smoking a cigarette alongside a pretty brunette.
Looking worlds away from his Friends character, the star was dressed in an untucked T-shirt, a slouchy checked shirt, baggy trousers and trainers.
The new images of the actor, who has been candid about his years of substance abuse issues, alarmed his loyal fanbase, who took to social media to share messages of support.
One penned: "All of my prayers are with you Matthew I hope you recover well."
Another shared: "Hey Matthew. We are always here for you! Wishing you always the best."
A third wrote: "We love you @MatthewPerry sending all my payers you are my idol".
The actor, who has battled addiction for years, left many of his 1.26m Twitter followers worried in February when he posted: "I got kicked out of therapy today."
Last year, the Whole Nine Yards actor revealed he spent three months in hospital following a secret surgery.
The actor, who played Chandler Bing in the hit sitcom Friends from 1994 to 2004, underwent an operation to fix a ruptured bowel.
Matthew broke the news to fans in September last year in a light-hearted tweet, joking: "Three months in a hospital bed. Check."
He suffered a gastrointestinal perforation, also known as a ruptured bowel, which can be a hole in the stomach, large bowel or small intestine.
The operation is believed to have taken place in a hospital in Los Angeles over the summer.
A representative for the star previously confirmed he was having the surgery at the time and said: "He is grateful for the concern and asks for continued privacy as he heals."
A gastrointestinal perforation can be caused by a number of factors including trauma, or a condition such as appendicitis.
Matthew has undergone a number of health battles in the past and has previously been open about his battle with painkiller addition.
The TV funnyman became hooked on booze and pills after a jet ski accident in 1997 left him in agony.
He went through two stints in rehab - in 1997 and in 2001 - and spent years getting back to full health.
Mathew previously told The Hollywood Reporter: "You can't have a drug problem for 30 years and then expect to have it solved in 28 days... Getting sober is a really hard thing to do.
"The best thing about me is that an alcoholic can come up to me and say 'can you help me? and I can say 'yes I can'.
"The fact that I'm on TV makes people listen a little bit more, and I take advantage of that."


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If you need a little background on how skill trees and Schools work, check out our preview here before moving on. You back now? Good, let's get down to business.
Update: You can now register for the Fury Pre-Beta right now over at FilePlanet! What are you waiting for? Be there now.
Since our initial look at the game, a few critical pieces of information have since been locked into place - in particular, the finer points of the storyline and reasoning for Fury's unique game structure, with its Sanctuaries and Warzones and heavily gothic, Asian tones.
So why all the mayhem and magical warfare? As the story goes, the inhabitants of Fury's universe were at the height of their successes. They were loved by the gods and in turn, they worshiped these beings diligently. As a reward, the gods gave these humanoids the gift of magic. Typically, this gift was abused and the gods, being temperamental sorts, decided the best course of action was to ditch these magic-imbued beings and leave them to their own destructive devices. Unfortunately, the more the beings used magic, the more energy was being sucked from the universe, causing what was referred to as 'The Fade'. Hence, much of the universe has faded away, and there are only small areas left, which are hotly contested.
The tale of the newest map - one of the contested areas - Courtyard, provides a tantalising taste of the complexity of the history. You can read the full tale early next week in our exclusive background excerpt, courtesy of Michael Hampden from Auran.
Courtyard is an 'Elimination' map, meaning that it's been designed to cater to Elimination mode first and foremost. However, as with most other maps, other game modes are also very much playable on it. As it fits into the four dominating schools, Courtyard is very much a 'Life School' map. The giveaways are the Asian architecture and the emphasis on water and snow - key elements in the School.
As your character is deposited into the map, each character on your team begins inside a holding room. After a short countdown, you're able to leave the straw-mat, thin-walled confines. The level itself is set high on a mountain; snow swirls through the air and ice is packed onto the tiled rooftops of the pagodas that line the enclosed map.


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Bill Skinner studied at Sir John Cass College of Art and went on to attract critical acclaim designing for, amongst others, Asprey, Garrards, Van Clef and Arpels.
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Research is racing to help health care professionals further understand how periodontal diseases may be linked to cardiovascular disease. The pressure is on to get a pulse on how improved periodontal health may positively impact patients with cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in the United States, Is your heat thumping yet? Relax, take a deep breath, size up this information and become the ruler of your oral and overall health.
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On the Waterfront
Approaching Newcastle from the Gateshead side there is a wonderful backdrop of colourful old and new buildings which always makes me imagine all the activities that are going on around them
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Home / Small & Exotic Pets
Below you will find some useful information on our smaller friends to help you look after your pet or if you are looking to get a new pet.
The animals we cover here are:
If you have any questions that you don't see answered here, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will help if we can.
Some of the more common ones are...
The male canary is a very popular choice of pet as it has a beautiful song. Canaries are small birds (up to 7 inches long) and can live for up to 9 years. They are normally, predominantly yellow.
The cockatiel is a very friendly and intelligent and popular bird. They need a lot of companionship and can suffer from boredom if they are not paid enough attention. Cockatiels can grow up to 14 inches long and can live for up to 25 years.
Macaws are incredibly beautiful and intelligent birds who easily learn to mimic speech. They require a lifelong and intense commitment from the owner and can be temperamental and aggressive - potential owners should think long and hard before committing to purchase these birds. Macaws can grow to 40 inches long and can live for up to 50 years.
One of the most popular pet bird species for many years has been the Budgerigar, or "Budgie. Budgies are among the smallest parrot species. They come in many different colours and may learn to talk.
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In rabbit infested areas the use of nets and working ferrets gave the younger generation hours of harmless fun and often a tasty meal for the family afterwards. As habits and trends change the pet ferret population has diminished significantly. So of course has the rabbit population since Myxomatosis swept the UK.
The ferret is descended from the wild European polecat but many generations of breeding in a domestic environment has made the ferret into a very intelligent and rewarding pet that will provide hours and hours of fun. They come in a variety of colours from pure white (albino) to polecat. Like all animals they will develop trust in their owners if handled in a friendly and sympathetic way and are given clean and comfortable living quarters together with a suitable diet. They are not vicious animals but must be handled carefully and there are times (particularly during the breeding season) when ferrets like some privacy.
Regular handling from an early age establishes confidence and ferrets will learn very quickly. They can even be trained to walk on a lead and will live to about 10 years of age.
Like all intelligent furry animals they should not be spoilt and children should not be encouraged to let their ferrets roam unattended in the house. Ferrets are experts at hiding away in a dark corner or finding interesting areas to explore. Their sharp claws will quickly take them up the curtains and there is nothing more that a young ferret will enjoy than playing hide and seek. Being very small they can easily disappear for hours into a bed or down the back of a sofa.
What about the odour?
Certainly, keeping fish as pets can be fascinating and aquariums can add an interesting centre-piece to your room. There are three type of aquarium fish...
These fish are probably the easiest choice if you are looking to keep fish for the first time. One complication, that of keeping the water in the tank heated, is removed with these fish.
If you are looking for variety and colour for your aquarium, tropical fish may be the best choice. You will need to control the temperature of the water and understand which species can be housed together.
Marine fish require more care than the other types of fish and therefore should be considered very carefully before deciding that this is the type of fish for you to keep. Something for experienced fish owners only.
The three major things to consider when caring for your fish are water, light and food.
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Fred Karger the American political strategist is Dan Owens' potential contender for the Republican presidential nomination.
Only 4 years after the United States elected it first black president to the office of the President, it seems that GOP faithful Fred Karger has set his eyes on the White House in 2012. If Mr. Karger decided to run, there will be something that differentiates him from the other expected Republican candidates such as Sarah Palin, Mitt Romney and Jeb Bush; he will be the first openly gay candidate to run for the highest office in the United States.
Historically working as a political strategist, Mr Karger has never held elected office but has worked on nine presidential campaigns including those of Gerald Ford, Ronald Regan and George H. W. Bush and has strong connections within the GOP. In his current campaign commercial he declares that he "need(s) some help from my friends in New Hampshire, I am strongly considering running for president in 2012", running on the theme of "Fred Who?", Mr Karger has already established his exploratory committee and has visited New Hampshire, approximately 11 times, more than any other prospective candidate in the 2012 race.
Having never held office, he is using money that he has saved through his consultancy days working for political campaigns and anti-smoking ban campaigns in California. He plays on his nice guy reputation and wants everyone to acknowledge that, especially the young gay community who are sometimes overlooked and naturally politically apathetic during election campaigns.
It costs nothing to run for the White House, the list of 2008 presidential candidates is 366 people long and includes Hillary Rodham Clinton, Barack Obama, John McCain as well as Temperance Alesha Lance-Council and His Royal Majesty Caesar St. Augustine de Buonaparte. At the moment Fred's campaign consists of campaign commercials, bumper stickers, Frisbees and badges that combine the American flag with the Gay Rights movement rainbow, costing him very little, however, the one thing that you need in order to become president is money; Barack Obama raised over $500,000,000. In addition you also need the media on your side and catchy slogans such as "change", "yes we can" and "hope". According to the Washington Post, Fred has very little capital (compared to expected candidate Donald Trump) and is currently spending between $20,000 and $30,000 per month.
Why is he running? He says it is because the "GOP needs a pro-choice, antiwar, freedom-for-all, spend thrift compromiser inspired by Theodore Roosevelt", but maybe he is a little too liberal to run for the GOP with supporters commenting that he "sounds like a Democrat" and while Fred acknowledges this, he still has a long road ahead of him. The questions remains as to whether he can win over centrist states like New Hampshire as well as conservative supporters and whether he has the political and economic capital to form a serious challenge in the race to the White House is 2012.
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(4) Dance floor LED Suitable for mobile DJ and rental business.
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There is a common understanding that the first words that you speak to yourself in the morning can influence your mood and the effectiveness of the rest of the day.
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AIMS Materials Science, 2019, 6(5): 798-805. doi: 10.3934/matersci.2019.5.798.
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Evaluation of tensile properties of ferrite single-phase low-carbon steel with different initial microstructures
1 Department of Materials Design Innovation Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University, Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 464-8603, Japan
2 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, and Ocean Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering Science, Yokohama National University, 79-1 Tokiwadai, Hodogaya-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 240-8501, Japan
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Keywords: low-carbon steel; cementite; recrystallization; initial microstructure; tensile property
Citation: Toshio Ogawa, Hiroyuki Dannoshita, Yoshitaka Adachi. Evaluation of tensile properties of ferrite single-phase low-carbon steel with different initial microstructures. AIMS Materials Science, 2019, 6(5): 798-805. doi: 10.3934/matersci.2019.5.798
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APEX Identifies Growth Through Automated Grinding with VOLLMER 2019-09-10to overview
Canadian tool manufacturer APEX Cutting Tools located in St. Catharines, ON has undergone an unrecognizable transformation from a small family owned business to an industry leader in design and manufacturing of precision carbide cutter and end mills as well as advanced PCD (polycrystalline diamond) cutters using modern cutting-edge technology from VOLLMER.
In the early 1990's, a small family owned business called Niagara Tools that was re-grinding hand-tools and producing HSS cutters was sold by an ageing Dave Milne to the next generation of owners; a step that eventually took the company from 3-4 employees in a small rental unit to a business with a turnover above US$4m. Initially founded in the early 1970's, the company has undergone an unrecognizable transformation that is credit to a number of buy-outs down the years.
Within ten years of the first buy-out, the largely manual machine shop was filled with CNC tool and cutter grinding machines; with VOLLMER and its innovative Vgrind160 being among the names added to the company plant list. Niagara Tool grew to a position that multiplied staffing levels and this was credit to the incumbent owners making full utilization of their automotive industry contacts. Down the years, the company invested in 'the latest and greatest' machines in the field. This has included CNC tool and cutter grinders, machining centers and turning centers from a range of suppliers for manufacturing everything from solid carbide and PCD cutting tools as well as steel tool bodies and indexable inserts. When long term owner Paul Brodeur was looking for an investor to take the business forward some five years ago, the APEX Tool Group recognized the robust foundations and consistent growth of the St. Catharines business and bought what is now known as APEX Cutting Tools.
Owned by Bain Capital, the APEX Tools Group is recognized as one of the world's largest manufacturers of industrial hand tools, power tools, tool storage, drill chucks and soldering products. Purchasing the Ontario based cutting tool manufacturer has given the APEX Tools Group a strengthened foothold in the automotive and aerospace sectors. Since the acquisition, APEX Cutting Tools has invested more than CAD$5m with two laser machines, inspection equipment and a series of CNC tool grinders all arriving in the last five years. The company now employs more than 50 staff and the acquisition has seen annual growth in the US of 10% year on year with global growth also part of the agenda. However, the majority of the customer base is still retained in Southern Canada.
The transition to being a member of a global group has seen APEX Cutting Tools expand its reach into the aerospace market, but with automotive Tier 1 suppliers as well as GM and Chrysler nearby, the automotive industry remains a core focus. The growth of the company located near Niagara Falls now sees it undertake the processing of over 1,000 re-grinds a week for a single customer. With an output of more than 10,000 carbide and PCD tools a month, the company also manufactures hundreds of steel tool bodies complete with indexable inserts every month.
APEX Cutting Tools produces more than 2,000 new PCD and solid carbide tools each month with more than 8,000 tools on a repeat cycle of re-grind, re-coat and re-supply to clients. This total output has more than doubled in the last 10 years. The output is significant and impressive, but more impressive is the fact that APEX Cutting Tools doesn't have standard product lines. Each and every tool is special, manufactured to the specific demands of the end users. This makes production at APEX Cutting Tools far removed from the volume production market. To support this, the company operates two shifts - and if machines can be loaded with a batch of tools for overnight production at the end of the second shift, they will be. This sees machines like the VOLLMER Vgrind 160 running up to 24 hours a day.
Commenting upon this, CNC Grinding Department Supervisor at APEX Cutting Tools, Mr. Stephan Rodrigue says: "The breakdown of our production is relatively equal between PCD and indexable tools with solid carbide being the majority of production. Our production volumes are generally in the range of 5 to 50 tools with some runs occasionally reaching a few hundred tools. We have one customer that comes in on a Friday with a thousand tools that have to be re-ground by the following Monday. We get all the loaders set-up on the machines and the tools are re-ground automatically over the weekend and ready for delivery on Monday."
The company has a series of manually loaded CNC tool grinders, which are now reaching the end of their service life, something likely to be expedited by poor machine support and the arrival of automated machines like the VOLLMER Vgrind160. Referring to the acquisition of the VOLLMER Vgrind160 just over two years ago, Stephan Rodrigue continues: "The company invested heavily in DMG Mori and Mazak machine tools for producing tool bodies, Zoller Genius tool measuring machines and a range of CNC tool and cutter grinders. We were invited to look at the VOLLMER Vgrind 160 machine and as it was going to be our first VOLLMER, we were somewhat apprehensive. Our opinion changed as soon as we looked closer at the VOLLMER, we were really impressed. Now, it's here we're thoroughly impressed with it and we're already looking at a VOLLMER erosion machine."
One of the key features that drew APEX Cutting Tools to the VOLLMER Vgrind 160 was the CNC control platform, as Stephan continues: "The VOLLMER has the Numroto Plus CNC software platform, which is a different control system to our older tool grinding machines. Numroto is now on most of our new machine acquisitions and the Numroto Plus platform is a must for us going forward. This is because it allows any program to be swapped between any of our new machines, regardless of machine brand. This gives us exceptional flexibility."
VOLLMER provides user friendly interface
Two years after the VOLLMER machine hit the shop floor, everyone is thoroughly impressed: "Everyone wants to run the VOLLMER machine and everyone is fighting to get on the machine because it is easy to use and you can just walk up to it, hit go and you know the tools are going to be perfect. The layout, the set-up and interface are all easy-to-use and the Numroto and VOLLMER interface is seamless and very simple with its touchscreen and keypad configuration. It has 6 basic buttons with a speed control and a stop-go function on the control – it couldn't be any easier. The machine just takes off, does its thing and tells you if there is a problem – it's just simple."
The thousands of solid carbide tools are produced or re-ground on four automated CNC grinding machines and three ageing manually loaded machines. "As we produce tools with shank diameters from 3mm up to 20mm in 1mm increments on the VOLLMER, they were kind enough to give us the drawings to produce our own collection of auto-load pallets in our own machine shop. As standard, the HP160 pallet magazine can hold 272 tools with 3mm shanks and for larger tools with 20mm shanks, we can hold 54 tools. We also have a special collet in the spindle for doing tool shanks up to 25mm and the machine has a steady rest to support the production of drills over 200mm long. The HP160 with its 2-pallet system works fantastically well and the tool capacity gives us long periods of automated production."
Of critical importance to the prolonged periods of unmanned running is the auto-change 6-wheel pack that is stored ergonomically at the rear of the machine. Automatically, the wheels are measured in-cycle with a probe, dressed and/or changed depending upon the geometry of each tool. So, regardless of whether the HP160 is loaded with carbide blanks or re-grind tools, the Vgrind will undertake complete fluting, geometry generation or re-grinding to the exact program specifications.
Configured for speed
Comparing tool production cycle times to alternate machines in operation at APEX Cutting Tools, Stephan says: "This is a tough question as all our machines have different capacities and horsepower levels, but in most cases the VOLLMER gives us cycle time gains over our other machines. This is largely due to the vertically aligned spindle configuration on the Vgrind. For example, we will rough grind the flutes on the lower spindle and then do the finishing cycle on the top spindle – this instantly removes the constant wheel changes that are common on our other machines."
"The finishing wheel will undertake micron precision grinding with outstanding surface finishes whereas the rough grinding can really rip the material off. We are doing a 24mm diameter tool at present with a 12mm core diameter and the Vgrind will grind the flutes in a single pass. Compared to most of our other machines, this stock removal is well above their rates. The Vgrind is at least 30% faster at roughing than some of our older machines. This is impressive considering the machine has belt driven spindles as opposed to the direct drive spindles on newer VOLLMER machines."
Drawing comparisons
Despite the VOLLMER Vgrind 160 being significantly faster than alternate machines, Stephan says it is difficult to draw parallels between the various grinding centers at APEX Cutting Tools. "We have manually loaded grinding machines, machines dedicated to small tools and others dedicated to hob grinding, so like-for-like comparisons are difficult. What we have noted is the kinematic advantages of the vertically aligned 2-spindles that pivot around the C-axis. Firstly, having two wheels in the work envelope reduces wheel changes to improve processing speed. Secondly, the extremely robust grinding wheel column maximizes rigidity and vibration damping. It is this rigidity that contributes to massively reducing flute roughing times. The closest comparative machine would be a very high-end machine that cost hundreds of thousands of dollars more than the Vgrind."
"The extra rail at the top of the C-axis, gives the axis support from the top and bottom and the whole thing can swing around and grind from two positions. The solidity of that whole system and the spindles VOLLMER use, that's just the biggest part. There is no comparing that. Some of our machines have a suspended spindle, so you lose precision, surface finish and the rigidity depends fully on the spindle. Here, you have a massive structure that comes in and really takes out the material," continues the CNC Grinding Department Supervisor.
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From a productivity and precision level, the Vgrind 160 has performance that exceeds some of its shop floor companions at APEX Cutting Tools. As Stephan continues: "We do a lot of form tools on the VOLLMER and we are holding tolerances of less than 5 microns. All our machines run with glass scales and we have the Ebbco chiller system that keeps all machines at the optimal temperature with cooling through the spindles also. This keeps all machines very accurate. However, the VOLLMER has 'in-process' part probing on the C-axis head as well as wheel probing on top of the work head, so the machine never stops. When it comes to surface finish, the VOLLMER is definitely at the top of our machines. Depending upon the tool and the finishes required, I would put the high surface finish jobs on the VOLLMER every time."
"The layout of the machine is really nice, the C-axis is right there in front of you. You can clearly see what is going on and the machine isn't intimidating. You can also easily do the 'in-processing' inspection with the Numroto software. We first came across Numroto software about nine years ago when we installed a different machine, it is the most user friendly, capable and flexible software we have. So, when we looked at the VOLLMER, the Numroto software was a 'must-have' for us. The capabilities of the software are almost endless. The design is nice and simple – it's a very clean, user friendly machine."
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1711 SE Hawthorne Blvd Portland, OR 97214 After a late night of drunken revelry, there are few things better than a good sandwich. There aren't many late night places in Orange County, let alone late night restaurants that serve stellar food. Devil's Dill not only has a badass name, but one hell of a menu. They're open till 3 a.m. and also deliver late into the night, when all the pious have gone to bed and us sinners want something that isn't greasy diner food. (click on pictures to enlarge)
Meat Cheese Bread
1406 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97214 Meat Cheese Bread is a small restaurant connected with a great bar that has a huge beer selection. The Meat Cheese Bread side is small with a nice patio, but you have the option of grabbing a drink and having your sandwiches next door at Beer. The owners of these establishments obviously aren't fans of frilly names, but the food is solid and the beer selection is admirable. My favorite sandwich was the bacon and sweet potato with goat cheese. It was the most unique sandwich I had all weekend. (click on pictures to enlarge)
Shut up and Eat
3848 SE Gladstone St Portland OR 97202 I don't make it a point to try restaurants who impose ultimatums on me, but I was happy that I swallowed my pride and tried Shut up and Eat. Their menu has a lot of safe Italian inspired options, so if you're not feeling adventurous but still want really well made sandwiches, Shut up and Eat is right for you. Their toasted Italian rolls are flavorful and perfect for holding their signature red gravy. Be sure to check out their breakfast menu too, there aren't as many options but they are quite good.
Eastside Deli
On the final morning before my flight back to California, my dear Oregonian friends decided that I should be sent off with one more Portland sandwich in my belly. This Eastside Deli is nestled in the North Portland neighborhood of Saint Johns, but they have plenty of locations throughout Portland for you to choose from. They have a great selection of sandwiches on their menu, including a strong vegetarian/vegan menu.
Other Notable Portland things
Portland's food scene is truly something to be experienced and appreciated but there is a lot more to do than just eat. While I went specifically to spend time with friends and consume ungodly amounts of calories, I was thoroughly impressed by the city's culture and people. Whether you want to get lost in other worlds at Powell's books or enjoy the many libations in downtown PDX, there's something for anyone here.
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DNV GL Customer Appreciation Gala Dinner – Shangha
On Wednesday 4th December, DNV GL held their Customer Appreciation Gala Dinner at The Peninsula Hotel. The merger between DNV and GL was approved in September 2013 and the new company creates the world's leading ship and offshore classification society. Aside the Marintec China 2013 Conference, DNV GL hosted its best clients and partners at The Peninsula Shanghai for an appreciation gala dinner.Guests enjoyed a cocktail reception, a string trio, a jazz band, shoulder ballet performance and a traditional Chinese long sleeve dance.
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Il Divario digitale: Internet e le nuove disuguaglianze sociali
Laura Sartori
New economy, information society, network society, post-industrial society, knowledge economy, e-society. All these labels are indicative of the enormous scope of the historic changes taking place nowadays, and highlight new electronic communications technology as a decisive component of them. The amazing possibilities that have opened up for us, thanks in particular to the Internet, nevertheless go hand-in-hand with new inequalities. It was the UN Secretary-General who declared, speaking of developing countries, "people lack many things: jobs, shelter, food, health care and drinking water. Today, being cut off from basic telecommunications services is a hardship almost as acute as these other deprivations". But even in developed countries, where material deprivation is more limited, disparities in access to new communications technology have a serious impact.
This phenomenon, known as the "digital divide", is the subject of an increasing number of surveys, debates, speeches and policies. This volume paints a comprehensive picture of it, accompanied by a wealth of information and data.
information retrieval, Internet, knowledge society, new information technologies
Title: Il Divario digitale: Internet e le nuove disuguaglianze sociali
Author: Laura Sartori
Publication: Bologna: Il mulino, cop. 2006
Introduzione. Che cos'è il divario digitale?
1. Le origini del fenómeno
2. Una prospettiva multidimensionale
I. Dall'accesso all'uso: ipotesi e classificazioni
II. Alla scoperta del digital divide: le differenze tra paesa
III. Il divario sociale: le differenze tra individui e famiglie
IV. Le disuguaglianze nell'uso
V. La "governance" di Internet e le disuguaglianze digitali


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From October 2001 to September 2002
At this stage the computer services computer rooms with the integrated management of servers, computers, printers etc were coordinated
From May 2003 to October 2003
Commercial Advisory ASTELCOM working for companies in Gijón.
From November 2003 to March 2004
Nortehispana: were made safe for the Calalana Occidente group.
From April 2004 to June 2004
Aquanor: Worked as Sales Agent performing water analysis and offering, if any, techniques to improve the quality of it
2015- 2019
Google Street View fotógrafo de Confianza. Como fotógrafo de Confianza Certificado por Google para el servicio Street View hago trabajos relacionados con Google Maps y con Tour Virtuales en 360º que se pueden ver no sólo desde Google Maps sino desde cualquier dispositivo.
From July 2004 to December 2006
Commercial Astur: At this stage he worked as a commercial brand of central vacuum DRAINVAC putting an end to the employment relationship to move from Asturias to La Palma
From January 2007 until April 2011
Ayumar. At this stage he worked mainly warehouse management.
We are pleased to announce that Murias Digital is now My Business Provider by becoming a trusted provider, this means that we can help businesses be verified with Google My Business quickly and easily.
From 1990 Until Today
Over the years I have always been in contact with all kinds of devices which has given me a lot of experience at the user level. I have good youth (and I have the ability) with good maturity (since I have experience). The change of generation and explosion of all digital technology caught me squarely. What's more, there were many people in the generation that did not follow the latest digital trends. However, I do have always liked and have always experimented with them. This is what has given me the tendency to digitize.
The "Create your E-Commerce business" course was a breakthrough between digital technologies already known as HTML and CSS and the new programming standards in CMS. This course was taught by the expert Tirso Maldonado from the Witcamp Platform.
From 2014
At the end of the year I discovered new changes in the programming and design of web pages. Now you can make things more colorful and with many more possibilities such as directly inserting a YouTube video or a Facebook page (things that did not exist a few years ago). Therefore I was very encouraged to learn to use new technologies.
In 2015 I finished training with Google on the Google Maps application, including Street View, so I can do virtual tours of any type of business. This complements perfectly with all the knowledge previously acquired since we can make a business part of the internet and appear directly in the Google search engine, in Google Maps, and also make a 360º virtual tour. IT IS GOOGLE !!!!
Google Maps is a really essential service for any type of business because it offers a totally accurate Geolocation so that you can know the location of any business from a PC, from a mobile ... access from this platform to phone number, reviews, photos, including videos, link to web page, schedule ... In addition you can even know how to get from one place to another, plan routes with public transport ...
2015 - 2018
During the year 2015 the Google training was received to become Google Street View Trusted Photographer
In 2015, the Email Marketing course was conducted with Mailchimp with the Witcamp Platform.
In 2018, all the tests of the Digital Marketing course taught by IAB Spain.
In 2018 All the tests of the Electronic Commerce course taught by the School of Industrial Organization.
From 1995 to 2002
The passage through the university always leaves a tremendous mark. In my case there was a change of residence (thus involves being away from my parents) and also a change from friends and area. Fortunately Oviedo is a wonderful city and is very easy to feel at home in a place.
In my case I went to the School of Computer Engineering. Once I was studying I soon discovered that my vocation (besides computers) were sales. However, up to that time before I started to move as Fellow of Computer Services. I learned many things both at work with servers like normal computers, projectors, printers, networking, etc
In 2018, all the tests of the Personal Productivity course in the Digital Age taught by the Santa María la Real del Patrimonio Histórico Foundation.
2017 - 2018
In 2017 the Diploma is obtained by Cartographic of the Canary Islands S.A. For the use of the Canary Islands Spatial Data Infrastructure course in which aspects such as Geoportal IDE Canarias, OGC Services, basic and advanced tools of the Grafcan Viewer (dependent on the Government of the Canary Islands) as well as viewer in smartphone and tablet were worked on.
In 2018, the second part of the Introduction to Web Development course was given by the Institute of International Economics.
In the year 2018, the Mobile App Development course was given by the Complutense University of Madrid.
In 2018 the diploma of the Universitas Telefónica was taken out of the Digital Marketing Course (2nd Edition).
In 2018, the Digital Transformation course for employment was given by the School of Industrial Organization.
In the year 2018 the course of Introduction to the web development given by the Institute of International Economy was completed.
In November of 2018, the Digital Competences for Professionals course taught by the Fundación Santa María la Real
EIn 2018, the Cloud Computing course was given by the School of Industrial Organization.
The Google Adwords Fundamentals course enabled by Google in March 2018 is passed.
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Baltica is known for designing beautiful monogrammed door knobs. Distinctive custom designed monogram knobs reflect uniqueness and personify elegance. They are a welcome individualized design choice in this day of cookie-cutter luxury products. These one-of-a-kind custom knobs become timeless classics.
Clients have asked Baltica to create monogrammed door knobs for a single door as well as for entire private residences. The design of monogrammed knobs is a truly creative process. To order custom monogrammed door knobs, the first step is for the client to select which Baltica door knob style they prefer. Those seeking truly bespoke knobs, request that we design a bespoke door knob style for their project. Pricing of the custom monogram depends upon the number of letters. A monogram consisting of two or three letters is much more intricate than a single letter monogram.
Once the knob style has been chosen, our design team drafts several beautiful custom monogram layouts. The custom monogram design proposals are presented to the architect, interior designer and client for review. The approved final monogram design is forwarded to our master pattern maker for custom carving. Exquisite detailing requires skilled craftsmanship, which has been acquired by years of experience. Next the custom knob moves from the design stage into reality. We are glad to share images of these multiple steps with the client, so that they could view the fascinating design and production sequence.
The custom monogrammed door knob prototype is born of molten metal in our sand casting foundry. The castings are precisely machined, hand finished, hand chased and polished by our master artisans. Specialty finishes are applied. Stunning monogrammed door knobs are prepared for shipment to the client.
Now that we have shared a brief overview about the design of Baltica monogrammed door knobs, I'd like to offer you some insight into the history of monograms. Monograms are not only beautiful. They also serve as an artistic form of visual communication – combining creative typography and graphic design.
The term monogram is derived from two Greek words, single and a letter. Since the earliest days of civilization, people have used symbols for identification. Paleontologists have found the oldest surviving man-made signs on triangular grave slabs in a rock shelter at La Ferrassie in the Dordone, France. With the development written language, our culture inherited letters of the alphabet from past generations. Monograms seem to have first been used by the Egyptians, and later by the Isrealites, Greeks and others. The Greeks called the letter tau the 'token of absolution'. This letter or symbol was also called the letter of life.
Monograms appeared on the first coined Greek money of 700 B.C. Ancient Greek coins were stamped with a combination of Greek letters. For example, the monogram of the city Achaea consisted of the letters alpha (A) and chi (X)
Various rulers, throughout the ages, used monograms and had them stamped on their coinage – including Constantine the Great and Charlemagne.
Historically, monograms were used by almost all kings and nobles who were proud of their heraldry. The coat of arms represented families. Whereas monograms were associated with nobility. They were designed for decorative use in their castles and on their personal belongings.
Royal castles included monogrammed door knobs. European monarchs appointed artisans to create create custom door hardware, which was personalized with royal monograms, crests and symbols.
Over the course of history, the role of monograms has changed. Years ago they were used not only for identification and decoration. Monograms were also used as makers marks, manufacturers signatures, owner's marks and to confirm decisions. They were used as symbols of ownership, identification, authentication, guarantee and decoration. Monograms were used to mark herds, trading sacks and packaging. Many early monogrammed seals also served as trademarks. For example, in Mesopotamia the marks used on sailing jars were considered seals of ownership.
Signature seals were used to authenticate ownership and validate agreements. The earliest seals found date back to the Urak period in Mesopotamia (before 3000 B.C.) Seals were incorporated into signet-rings. These rings were common during the Byzantine period for signing personal documents.
Charlemagne was one of the first rulers to sign documents with a monogram. During the ninth, tenth and eleventh centuries, kings and nobles who could not write, commonly used this method to sign documents. The kings of France and Spain also used monogram marks to sign documents. Anglo Saxon kings also signed documents using monogram seals, as did Williiam the Conquerer.
Royal monograms have remained in use. For example, today several Danish coins feature the monogram of Margrethe II, while the Norwegian 1 Krone coin has the 'H5' Harald V monogram. In Thailand, royal monograms appear on the individual flag of each major royal family member.
In the context of artwork, monograms became the artist's signature. Signatures which appears in the middle of th 15th century were incorporated into the design of the drawings. A famous example of a monogram artist's signature is the "AD" used by Albrecht Durer
Masons' marks were inscribed on stones of buildings by stonemasons at the time of construction. These marks remain to this day, since a sign carved into stone lasts through the centuries in good condition. The mason's marks were made for practical reasons. The role of these signs was to indicate which building the stonemasons had worked on, allowing them to be paid accordingly. Most masons' marks date back to the twelfth century, when many religious buildings were built.
During the Middle Ages, farming families and prominent citizens designed individual monogrammed signs known as house marks. They were used on house walls, equipment and gravestones.
Over the centuries, house marks were inherited as family signs. They later reappeared as heraldry, on coats of arms, shield and banners. The attire of knights included heraldic design on the tunic, saddle cloth and other elements. Later heraldic arms were mostly placed upon the helmet and shield of the knight. As time when on, the design of arms became subject to precise conventions. Arms as identification of warriors lost relevance during the Middle ages. These symbols remained as marks of social prestige. The evolution of heraldic symbols developed in Western Europe and Japan at the same time (1000-1200 A.D.)
The specialization of artisans prompted professional pride. Therefore the maker would 'sign' his work by stamping a mark of confirmation on the finished product. However, during the times of slavery individual craftsmen were not allowed to sign their objects. Instead, the names of the masters was found on these objects. It was only from the Middle Ages, that identification of workers can be found on products.
The Crusades lead to the development of commerce. The process of gaining wealth by the grant of the sovereign or at the point of the sword came to an end. The new class which emerged was not entitled to bear coats of arms. Churches of the period showed the monograms or merchant's marks of wealthy merchant benefactors to commemorate their contribution. Monogrammed door knobs were prepared for the residences of affluent merchants.
Over the years, monograms have been used mostly by the wealthy. Thus they are associated with status. During the Victorian era, monograms became popular elements to engrave on personal objects. They became a trend amoung the wealthy and those desiring to be aristocrats. Victorian interiors included ornate decorative hardware and monogrammed door knobs.
Custom door hardware installed in hotels, public building and commercial properties has included monogrammed door knobs. The historic Palace Hotel in San Francisco takes great pride in their solid oak doors which feature original brass monogrammed knobs from 1909. The interior of the iconic Plaza Hotel in New York City had beautiful monogrammed door knobs. In 2006, Christie's held an auction selling the contents of this legendary hotel, which included the beautiful monogrammed knobs.
Monograms have evolved into an excellent branding tool for one's personal identity. After eight years and numerous versions of his monogram letters, Rembrandt selected his mark. Louis Vuitton's son Georges created the famous 'LV' logo to prevent counterfeiting of their designer luggage. The connected 'CC' company logo, created by Coco Chanel is one of the most recognized monograms worldwide. Thus monogram logos are now international symbols of elegance and wealth.
Professional athletes include monograms in the design of their sportswear lines. When introducing his new sportswear line, Roger Federer remarked 'The Federer monogram creates not a sports brand but a fashion brand'.
Over the years, the styles of monograms have changed. Social media is influencing personal identification. Digital communitions, texting and social media may prompt new monogram designs which include hashtags.
Customization of luxury products in not limited to door hardware, stationary, linens, luggage and clothing. World renowned luxury brands offer custom options to their clients. Since 1854, Louis Vuitton has been making special order monogrammed trunks and luggage for their clients. Hermes also caters to their client's special requests. Customized Hermes handbags may be special ordered in a choice of leathers with interior initials and hardware detailing. The leather upholstery of Rolls-Royce automobiles may be customized with stitching, monograms and images.
Personalization and customization is a wonderful choice in this age of mass produced products. The Baltica design team has also created beautiful monogrammed cylinder lids and door stops. The sky is the limit when it comes to designing custom monogrammed decorative hardware!
It is a always pleasure to work with discerning connoisseurs of luxury. We look forward to designing unique monogrammed door knobs for our clients.
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Wednesday, June 27, 2007
The "Old Skool" internet.
I made a few tweaks with the lesson structure a few months back and it's bearing fruit. Instead of making phonics/reading a part of a beginners lesson...I made it a BIG part and made a mad push to get them reading as quick as possible. Now they are getting busy with the dictionaries and I could not be more thrilled. Its like an O.G. Internet in that it opens a whole new world to them and their ability to communicate has made serious leaps.
I don't like them mumbling in Japanese or looking at their hands or otherwise struggling. They can just say "wait please" and bust out the book and ask/tell me what they want to say in perfect English. I love it....they love it...
It's a win/win
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Congo's military chief from 1987 to 1993, Mokoko is currently special representative of the African Union Commission in the neighbouring Central African Republic.
BRAZZAVILLE - A former Congolese army chief and presidential advisor announced Monday he plans to run in the March 20 election and challenge President Denis Sassou Nguesso, who has been in power in Congo-Brazzaville for more than 30 years.
"I will be a candidate... I felt called to by the people and I decided to cross the Rubicon," General Jean-Marie Michel Mokoko told AFP by phone from Bangui.
"I know the country well, its challenges and its history," the ex-officer in his sixties, who wants "to propose projects and a lot of reforms", said without elaborating.
Congo's military chief from 1987 to 1993, Mokoko is currently special representative of the African Union Commission in the neighbouring Central African Republic.
Mokoko is a longtime ally of Sassou Nguesso, but on February 3 he announced his resignation as the president's advisor on peace and security, a post he had held since 2005.
Later on Monday Gilda Rosemonde Moutsara Gambou, 41, became the first woman to announce her candidacy in next month's presidential vote, running for her small "Free Conscience" party.
"The time has come for a new generation to show the Congolese nation and the whole world that it is ready to pick up the baton," the writer told dozens of supporters.
Moutsara Gambou is the second woman to run for the Congolese presidency. Angele Bandou, a nun, ran in the presidential elections in 1992 and 2002.
She was assassinated in 2004.
Mokoko and Moutsara Gambou become the eighth and ninth candidates vying to replace Sassou Nguesso, who is seeking re-election after winning a referendum that eliminated the constitution's two-term limit.
He led Congo under one party rule from 1979 to 1992, then returned to power after a civil war in 1997 and won multi-party polls in 2002 and 2009.


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Though born and raised in the south, L.J. Garland has lived on both the east and west coasts. She adores traveling, the latest adventures added to her Bucket List: Machu Pichu and Australia's Rainforest and Great Barrier Reef.
Married to her best friend for over twenty years, she spends her time home schooling three rambunctious boys, editing in the epub industry, and writing stories that she hopes catches her readers' imaginations as much as the characters and plotlines captivate her. In her spare time (what there is of it LOL), she has a multitude of hobbies, including building archery equipment from scratch and creating stained glass. She and her husband are both rated helicopter pilots and spent their 10th anniversary flying cross-country from east to west coast…an adventure she highly recommends.
Born in Wichita Falls, Texas, at the age of two Debbie and her mother moved to New Jersey, spending many happy years on her grandparent's horse farm. You'll sometimes find this setting a backdrop in her work.
As a teenager, she and her mother found a new home in Vermont, where she currently resides. With a daughter in the Air Force, and two sons working for the family business, Debbie now shuffles her time between a full time job and actively writing her next book.
About eight years ago, while looking at over three hundred treasured books lining her shelves, she realized there was a multitude of stories of her own clamoring for release. Since then, she's seriously persevered in keeping the keyboard in constant motion.
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