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I've realized, after much conversation with non-design orientated people, that so many of them have absolutely no idea what the differences between graphic and an industrial designers are, amongst other things. Goodness gracious!
Being a creative, I often get asked what exactly I do for a living, and when I start rattling of the numerous things I do, people are often surprised. I know that everyone understands that there's fashion design and fine art and graphic design. But what the heck is a surface designer? ANd can a graphic designer also do illustration? Or is that only an illustrator? And if I want to be a front end web developer, what should I study?
If this is how you feel, or you're considering career options, you'll love this brand new weekly column, all about different creative careers and interviews with people who actually do them.
Nicola Hohls is one of my best friends. We studied together for 3 years at varsity and once she graduated with her diploma, was quickly snatched up by Art South Africa magazine, a well known publication amongst SA's creative circles. She has worked here for just over 2 years, honing her layout skills. Not only can Nicola turn a copy heavy page into a reader's dream, but she also speaks German, has amazing stationery design skills and a huge heart for helping others.
• What job do you have and who do you work for?
Layout and Graphic Designer at Art South Africa magazine.
• What does your job entail?
Full layout and design of the print and digital magazine, website updating and designing of web banners, designing weekly newsletter online, keeping archives up to date, designing Art South Africa adverts for other publications. Also designing other publications with my creative director, namely: Change Agent; Theatre On The Bay: The First 20 Years and 100 GOOD IDEAS: Celebrating 20 Years of Democracy.
• Where and when did you study, and how long did it take?
CPUT, 2009 – 2011, National Diploma in Graphic Design. Took 3 years to complete.
• What's your favourite thing about what you do?
Coming up with the new look and feel of the magazine every quarter and doing the layout.
• Describe your 'average day' in the office…
Checking emails and sorting out any admin is the first thing I do in the morning. Then, when preparing for the upcoming issue, I sort out text and all images and begin placing them into the document (in InDesign). From there I discuss with our editor what the theme of the issue is and read all the articles. I then do some design research to get an idea of what we want for the look and feel relating to the theme of the issue. The normal day involves meetings with the editor and my creative director to discuss the magazine and the progress that's being made. Also answering any queries that advertisers might have with regards to the specs of the magazine and deadlines. Updating the website also happens on a daily basis, staying up to date with current news in the art and design world.
• What do you wish you had known before you picked your career?
The amount of hard work and time that goes into producing a high quality publication.
• What kind of person would make the ideal layout & graphic designer?
Someone that is responsible and organized, all images and text need to be filed appropriately. Accuracy is also very important when designing because you need to make sure that the entire magazine is consistent, that everything sits in the right place and that the layout flows throughout. A good eye for creativity and current trends is also very important, to know exactly how entice your target audience.
• Did you always know what you wanted to do, or how old we're you when you knew what you wanted to be?
I always wanted to be an architect when I was younger, because my grandpa was an architect and I always had an interest in buildings. However, that dream changed when I discovered graphic design when I was 16. I always enjoyed advertising and working with photographs and typography and never knew how to turn something like that into a career. Who knew that Graphic Design would be just the right thing for me?? So it was from that moment that I realized this was the industry I wanted to be in. While I was studying I realized that one of my greatest strengths was layout design and it was only natural for me to go into the publishing industry.
• If you could go back and change anything on your journey to the job you have and love now, what would it be?
Just to have more confidence in myself and my abilities when I started the job.


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You celebrate every milestone your baby reaches. (The first smile! Rolling over!) But you've got your own set of "firsts" to strive for—and we're here to tell you that, no matter how hard it may be, you will achieve every one of your new mom milestones.
I confess, pregnancy offered me scant preparation for motherhood. A strange blend of contemplative retreat meets extended shopping spree, my pregnancy was, for the most part, all about me. After my son, Jordan, arrived, my days suddenly narrowed to a series of repetitive actions that were all about him: nurse, burp, diaper, sleep, repeat.
Meanwhile, my internal life succumbed to an unpredictable pattern of emotional extremes. Part of the turbulence that arises from life with a newborn boils down to sheer inexperience. Like me, many new moms are clueless about how to handle a baby. Combined with sleep deprivation, that makes for a brutally steep learning curve. But learn you will. Along with the challenges, every new mom also gets her share of the good stuff. Just like babies, whose every milestone is recorded and widely shared, you have your own set of "firsts" to be proud of—even if no one else showers them with the same degree of fanfare. Here is our guide to those private, satisfying moments that give you the sense that not only are you getting the hang of mothering, you're enjoying it, too.
MILESTONE NO. 1: Nailing the latch
Although your baby's first instinct is to root for your breast, breastfeeding doesn't always go smoothly. "Part of the issue is alertness. For the first three days babies can be very sleepy and often do little in the way of sucking once they latch on," says Elena Vogel, C.L.E., C.D. (DONA), a certified lactation educator and doula in Los Angeles.
To encourage nursing, Vogel suggests stripping your baby down to his diaper for the first few weeks to help him stay awake while feeding (being naked lowers your baby's body temperature; if he gets too warm, he'll likely fall asleep) as well as rubbing your baby's head, back or feet to stimulate him to keep sucking. If he still misses the mark, try a different nursing position.
Truth be told, breastfeeding is hard for many new moms, and a little guidance can go a long way. Most hospitals offer lactation consultants you can confer with as well as breastfeeding support groups. La Leche League International (lllusa.org) has information on breastfeeding meetings in all 50 states, as well as a 24-hour toll-free breastfeeding hotline (877-452-5324). Stay with it, and be patient when working out the kinks. Eventually you will literally be able to nurse in your sleep.
MILESTONE NO. 2: Making your first honest-to-goodness new-mom friend
The company of other moms is crucial to motherhood, but socializing can be tough in the first few months. "The best time to nurture new friendships is while you're pregnant," says Kathryn Black, Ph.D., a psychotherapist in Boulder, Colo., and author of Mothering Without a Map (Penguin). She suggests taking a birthing class or prenatal yoga class to meet other moms-to-be, but if you missed that window, don't fret.
"You have so much common ground with any mother who has a child the same age," says Samantha Ettus, author of The Experts' Guide to the Baby Years (Clarkson Potter). Take your baby for a walk in the park, go to the play area in the mall or sign up for a mommy-and-me class and initiate a conversation with a fellow mom. "You can strike up a friendship by immediately asking a lot of questions—and no one will think you're crazy," says Ettus. In fact, you'll likely get a warmer response than you'd expect. Do what it takes to meet other moms and make friends, and motherhood will instantly be less daunting.
MILESTONE NO. 3: Finding a rhythm
While the willy-nillyness of a newborn "schedule" can be unnerving, sooner than you think a routine will fall into place. Figuring out your baby's natural patterns—when he's tired, hungry and fussy— will help you structure your day. Begin by getting on a somewhat flexible schedule that maps out a rough bedtime and morning wakeup time.
"Starting at six weeks, quieting down the environment for sleep times can shift your baby to a healthier pattern of napping and nighttime sleep," says Kim West, LCSW-C, an infant sleep expert and author of The Sleep Lady's Good Night, Sleep Tight (Vanguard Press). Get in the habit of doing the same things with your baby before he goes to sleep—reading a story, snuggling or, in the eve- ning, giving him a bath—as a cue that it's time to rest. This can also help you forge a routine and begin to feel more settled. Another way to encourage your baby's ability to fall asleep on his own and surrender more easily to a schedule is to create a sleep-friendly environment. Paint his room in calm colors, equip it with blackout shades, and help him associate the crib with quiet play and sleep, not as a holding zone while you do chores.
MILESTONE NO. 4: Your first breakdown
You may spend a few minutes every day second-guessing your decision to have a baby. Breakdowns, temper tantrums (your own) and the desire to go AWOL are par for the course. If you find yourself losing it, take the time to soothe yourself first. "Babies are terrific at reading your body and emotions and can feel your distress," says Black.
Put the baby in a safe place, such as a swing or bouncy seat, and take some deep breaths. Or call someone: your husband, your friend or your mother. "Don't be embarrassed to sob," says Black. While tackling the overwhelming task of caring for your baby, you need to take care of yourself, too. "Lack of sleep, poor nutrition and fluctuating hormones all have a huge effect on your emotional state," says Black. Avoid crashing by not letting yourself get too hungry or dehydrated; fight the urge to do chores if you need to lie down; and get out on your own each day—without your baby, if possible—even if it's just to take a walk around the block. For most mothers, the storm will eventually pass, but some women may experience mild to moderate postpartum depression. If your emotional breakdowns start to blur into each other, seek professional assistance.
MILESTONE NO. 5: Resolving that a clean house is just not important
Dust-free shelves and weekly vacuuming are just a few of the things that get sacrificed when baby makes three. "A lot of our expectations about cleanliness are all in our own mind," says Meg Meeker, M.D., the Traverse City, Mich.-based author of The Ten Habits of Happy Mothers (Ballantine Books). "Babies don't need a perfectly clean house; they need a calm, relaxed, rested mother." Friends, relatives, neighbors and even co-workers are often willing to lend a hand—take them up on it!
If you can afford it, hire a housekeeper or sign up with a meal service for the first few months. One of my favorite things about having a new baby was the meal tree my friend organized for me. Anybody she could recruit signed up for a night to bring us a meal, often providing enough that we had leftovers the next day.
MILESTONE NO. 6: Soothing your baby becomes second nature
Ah, the electrifying (and hair-raising) sound of a crying baby. Here's where those parenting books sitting unread on your night table come in handy. If you haven't already, crack open The Happiest Baby on the Block (or, even simpler, pop in the DVD version) by Harvey Karp, M.D. (Bantam Books), and commit to memory his "5 S's" program: swaddling, shushing, sucking, swinging and side/stomach position. His technique is taught in parenting classes in hospitals for good reason— it works. "Swaddling and white noise stopped my son's crying and was the first thing that made me feel I wasn't completely powerless," says Nikki Gersten, a first-time mom in Portland, Ore.
But the S's may not stop every infant's cries. For some babies, it's doing stair repeats; or riding in a car; or being bounced on an exercise ball ad infinitum; or taking a bath with you. We promise, you'll eventually discover what works.
MILESTONE NO. 7: Finding your sense of humor
Spending the day with a fussy baby is a mild form of torture, like listening to a whistling kettle you are not allowed to turn off. It's hard to find humor when every fiber of your being is engaged in silent weeping, but laughing is sometimes the only way to get through the desperate absurdity of those first few months.
Gersten, whose son was a big fan of white noise CDs, recalls the time she and her husband couldn't find the remote to their CD player, which was the only way to operate it. Unable to eject the CD, and afraid it wouldn't start again if they unplugged it, she says, "We had the rain CD on for six weeks— continually. We joked about it raining for 40 days and 40 nights." Looking back, Gersten admits that sleep deprivation may have played a role. "We finally bought a new remote. What seems so simple now was just baffling to us then," she says.
MILESTONE NO. 8: Getting more than two hours of sleep in a row
Babies sleep in spurts. A part of you will adjust, and the other part of you will slowly lose your mind. Sleep deprivation can make you feel crazy, but the good news is you can get your baby to sleep longer after the first eight weeks. "If your baby is healthy and full term, at between 8 to 12 weeks old you can expect one six-hour span of sleep a night from her," West says. The caveat? She must have eaten well during the day, so she doesn't have as much incentive to wake up to eat at night.
During the day, your infant needs to be fed every three hours until 4 months of age, so the adage to never wake a sleeping baby simply doesn't hold true. To encourage longer nighttime sleep stretches, don't let your baby sleep through a daytime feeding. That means no naps longer than three hours, tempting as they are. By limiting your baby's daytime sleep, which also maximizes her exposure to daylight, you help her move to a better night sleep schedule. If she still wakes frequently at night, you need to gently curb those nocturnal comfort feeding sessions. Don't always rush to feed her when she cries. Simply reassure her by shushing, patting or jiggling or, as a last resort, picking her up briefly. Yes, there will be tears. But not as many as you think, especially if you are consistent with your approach.
MILESTONE NO. 9: Taking your baby out for the first time
If you can swing it, enjoy a staying-in period for the first month when all you have to do is bond with your baby at home. When you feel ready to brave the world, take it slow. "I vividly remember the first time I tried to leave the house with my baby," says Ettus. "It took me two hours even though I was only going two blocks away." Baby aside, the diaper bag, the stroller and the car seat all involve learning curves in their own right. Give yourself time to figure out how they work, and you will soon be able to whittle down that two-hour slog.
With my son, I went the minimal-gear route with our first excursions, and limited them to a four-mile radius from our home. I figured out how his carrier worked by watching a few online tutorials, and triumphantly maneuvered Jordan so we were chest to chest. Holding his wee hands as we walked, I had the best of both worlds: I was enjoying a chance to bond with my son and exercising at the same time.
MILESTONE NO. 10: Your first date with your partner
Date nights, which many new parents agree to in theory but never actually have, can serve two fundamental purposes: They help your relationship thrive and get you out of the house without your baby in tow. "Dates make us feel like we are more than just exhausted moms," says Meeker. But don't expect to have the same experience you had before having a baby.
While some experts advise not talking about your baby on dates, Black suggests embracing your new identity as parents. "You have other friends you can discuss movies with, but no one else is as interested in your baby," she says. While most things you enjoyed together before you had a baby don't necessarily change, you are more likely to view and do them differently now. How are you and your partner different now that you are parents? How does the world seem different? That subject is worth exploring on your dates, says Black.
When my husband and I went out on our first date six months after having the baby, we spent the whole time talking about Jordan. Freed from the cycle of diapering, feeding and burping, we could see the huge blessing of his presence with dazzling clarity. We were an enthusiastic admiration society of two, and by the end of the meal, we couldn't wait to hold him again. That's the ultimate mom milestone: not the going out per se, but the eagerness to return home. Because once that baby love has you nailed, the milestones—both yours and your child's—will come thick and fast.

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Besides, it's Chicago and it's Pizza - Who can argue with that? That;s nothin but good.
So today's Wall Street Journal article on the newest wave of immigrants reminded me that we are a country of immigrants! English speaker or not - English is the primary language - thank goodness because the Americans scared my mom so bad when she moved here -so that it is the only language I speak. What a loss, eh? I could have had a better education. And, afterall, that is what it is all about: a better education! Luckily I got to study tidbits from French and Spanish. It's kinda fun and novel to count how many ways you can say "Hello" and "Thank you"! We can get so caught up in putting too much importance on something, but then there is now and always has been power in keeping people from being educated. Think about it.
A while back a friend and I began working on a project - it was his idea, but I'll admit I loved it - I wanted to call it 'We Are America'
Okay, I can respect that - politics aside - you're saying that is just not your bag. I get it. However, somewhere down the ol' bloodline you came from somewhere: Britain, Germany, Ireland, France. Well, I don't need to go on.
The folks we interviewed were Australian, Russian, Nigerian, Albanian - How Wonderful, I thought! Each with their own foods to try, and, more importantly, beers to drink - OK well I didn't try any African beers, and Russians really do appreciate vodka more - but you get the point. I went to a fabulous Lithuanian restaurant where I was lost in time and learned a lot about appreciating America. How lucky I felt to be born and to live here. No bombs, no big power outages for weeks.
These are people who contribute to the greatness of this country and have been - like you an I - for centuries, albeit not many.
If you ever listen to WBEZ in the morning, they play this quote by the old Mayor Daley where he says something like you take a piece from here and a piece from there and you put it all together and that is the fabric that makes the quilt of the beautiful city of Chicago - I probably elaborated a bit, but you get the idea. If we didn't have all the different neighborhoods and groups and ethnicities, I am not so sure Chicago or any city would be as vibrant.
I used to watch Anthony Bourdain, my favorite punk rock- rock star NYC chef of French descent, when I was a regular TV watcher - he gives a lot, I mean a LOT, of credit to his cook staff.... and it was his assistant - who was from Mexico - who ended up replacing him as head chef at Les Halles.
And, btw, thank goodness for French cooking, Japanese cooking, German potato pancakes with apples sauce - AMEN.
Besides, sometimes researching heritage can be really surprising and interesting. I sat down to watch African American Lives on PBS a while ago - now you can find clips on YouTube - and what was startling to our host, Henry Louis Gates, was that he ... was mostly white. Poor thing, I wasn't so sure he was pleased. Chris Tucker and Oprah Winfrey and a number of other wonderful guests partook in the search of their heritage in the big experiment of DNA tracking back to Africa.
[post script. I just came from the pediatrician's office and the sign in sheet now said, "Welcome" and "Bienvenidos" - anyone who knows me knows my first thought is, "Cool. Now. How about we INCLUDE a few more since you're welcome that. Bienvenue! Yokoso! Willkommen! Witamy! Dobro pozalova!" Okay - I think I will invoke the "pain in the butt" statute along with the "let's be fair and democratic" statute and say Let's just stick with English on the regular public signage for now!!!!]


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Realtime Casting staff member illustrates the importance of SAG/AFTRA voice over work for a voice actor's career
I would like to introduce you to a very special person, who taught me the importance of Unions.
Her name is Aunt Jesse. (seen below)
This picture reminds me of what made my Aunt Jesse so special to our family as a child. Every Christmas she would sit in this big red chair surrounded by kids (me and my cousins). We were astonished by her silver-white hair and big smile. She held a chaotic event every Christmas Party by handing out crisp, fresh, new dollar bills to all kids in the room. It was the 1970's, we were kids, and having this fresh dollar made us feel rich. It was hard not to enjoy all of my cousins screaming, laughing, and crowding around her.
As time passed, we all grew up and still my Aunt Jesse's dollar was something to look forward to, if only to represent a family tradition.
One Christmas, at age 18, she was not able to make her usual visit to hand out dollar bills. We all found out my Aunt Jesse had to be moved into "a home". ("Senior Living" or "Assisted Living"). It was sad not to see her smile, the silver-white hair, and crisp dollar bills, but we found out she would be just fine.
She had been moved into something we never heard of called "The Actors Home". I found out that year she was actually my 2nd aunt, not a direct relative, yet she always came to this Christmas Party. I also found out she was roommates in this home with Imogene Coca.
How she got there
I also found out she was moved into this home because she was a direct relative of Tom Dillon, former president of The Actor's Fund of America, who passed away in 2005.
I learned all of this the same year I was starting out as an actor. I admit it felt like "klout". Many of my professors in college were surprised to learn that Tom Dillon was relative. One professor used to constantly stop me to say, "I cannot believe you are related to good ole' Tom Dillon. You should hear him sing 'Danny Boy'!". This instantly made me special, but in my open-hearted, 18-yr old mind, I only recognized these three things:
- "There is this fund related to a Union somehow"
- "They are taking care of my Aunt Jesse when she cannot take care of herself"
- "I should remember this. Unions are important. Sticking together is important."
This may seem like a simple way of thinking, but look at what my 18-yr old mindset was focused on: I had learned through the actions of a caring aunt and uncle that I would not be young forever. I learned that fresh dollar bills are nice, but Aunt Jesse was just showing us as children that we were indeed special.
What Tom Dillon showed us was the importance of family, union, sticking together, and that at some point in life…we do need services that are focused on taking care of us in the present and the future, when we no longer have the energy or strength to perform.
Voice over work, SAG/AFTRA, and what many have forgotten
In the last 15 years, there have been events that have gone to make those starting in the voice over industry look at Unions with a negative perception. It is a shame, but it is understandable how this happened:
In 2004, when a Union appeared divided, came along voice casting websites that seemed to offer opportunities to those who simply wanted a chance. This made voice casting sites look like the "Champion of the Little People", which is one of the most popular themes to run a marketing campaign with, but can go horribly wrong under the worst of intentions. It can give power and life to an idea that was self-serving from the beginning.
What people have forgotten:
- Why Unions were the original "Champions of the Little People",
- Why they were needed because people were paid horribly and had to work extra-ordinary amounts of hours just to make ends meet, if they could do this at all.
- They had no security of a future after their careers.
Does this all sound too relevant and familiar? Through all their "championing of the little voice talent", non-union voice casting sites can and will shut themselves down on a whim of fancy, if something better comes along. They can change their business model, and if the owner of the business decides it is best to no longer run the website, thousands will be out of work. This imbalance of power of "one wealthy owner vs. thousands of hopefuls who barely make a crisp dollar" has damaged the ability for all voice talent to have sustainable careers. A select group of people, who promised non-union voice over careers would be the future, have failed to deliver on their promise.
We are now seeing in 2014 that Unions are still extremely important, as are websites protecting these Union ideals; not websites existing only for the personal gain of maybe 5 to 10 people.
The Future…Your future
In 20 to 30 years, do you think these websites, their owners or staff, will be your Aunt Jesse or Tom Dillon? Are you willing to risk that for the dollar bill you receive once a year?
Through all the good and bad Unions exist for positive reasons we should never forget; forged almost out of need for protecting the interests of many people from greedy business practices. They have lasted as long as they have because they offer more for a person's voice over career than any web entrepreneur could imagine.
The Ballad of Aunt Jesse
My Aunt Jesse, with a simple act of kindness, made my family care about her enough to remember her throughout the years. A distant relative, Tom Dillon, showed me the benefits of having others look out for my Aunt Jesse when she was not strong enough to do it.
In the beginning, as well as the end, we do have to factor into our career plans when we will no longer be able to work and what will happen at that point. Thank God my Aunt Jesse had Tom and Tom Dillon had his Union. And the Actor's Fund had this "home".


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The 2006 volume of Redescriptions has two main themes, the political principles and practices of democratic political representation and the temporal dimension of politics, discussed in six articles and two review articles. Different principles and organizational arrangements play a key role in theories of political representation, in the democratization of suffrage and in the present debates on the modes of equal representation of women. The articles discussing the proper time for politics also refer to issues closely connected to debates on democracy and representation today.


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Wasted Effort or Useful Technique – What's The Truth About Scapular Repositioning and Muscle Activation
4 comments:
- Kyle Kosik said...
I use scapular repositioning and rotator cuff exercises when working with my pitcher in the off-season and during rehab. I think using scapular repositioning is a great exercise and I have seen great results from using it in a lot of my pitchers. From my experience, it takes more than just one session of showing athletes how to properly recruit all of your muscles surrounding the shoulder. I have to continually monitor my athletes while they do there of scapular repositioning exercises because they routinely perform the exercises incorrectly. I think it would be interesting to perform a study looking at individuals who have repetitively performed scapular repositioning exercises vs. those who have not, and look at the differences between the two groups.
- December 16, 2012 at 2:44 PM
I think that scapular repositioning exercises are more of a matter of activating muscles that are not used efficiently. I view these strengthening programs more as muscle re-education programs. The largest benefit I have seen from implementing these programs has been a decrease in pain, not necessarily hypertrophy of muscle or altered posture.
- December 17, 2012 at 9:46 PM
- Mark A. Rice said...
Kyle and Kale, thanks for taking the time to read and comment. I believe that scapular repositioning exercises ARE a good adjunct to UE rehab. Building a strong foundation can and will have a positive impact on performance and shoulder health. However, does it need to be performed with all of our UE exercises or just select ones? I agree that it is something that needs to be committed to, as you say. Taking a a 1 and done attitude definitely won't get the athlete where they want to be. There is definitely a learning curve. More research needs to be conducted to determine which other exercises are positively impacted by scapular repositioning.
Kale, I couldn't agree more. The scapular rotators and stabilizers are more about function than form. Those muscles were put in place to perform a specific job, not for hypertrophic/showing-off reasons. While many people can go to the gym and increase muscle mass, the cross sectional area of muscles like the serratus anterior (Functional muscle) isn't as great. The SA has a specific job to do, and brute strength isn't it. Sure, strength and some size can be added with commitment, but in the end it's role is a bit more complicated than just adding size and strength.
- December 20, 2012 at 10:20 AM
- Lindsy said...
I agree with both Kyle's and Kale's comments. I too have see positive improvements in reported outcomes and function in my overhead athletes when they improve scapular strength and function. It is also imperative to monitor and correct them throughout their program to ensure they are using correct form consistently in order to elicit muscle memory and retrain the scapular stabilizers. As with any rehabilitation program, if you allow a person to strengthen in an inefficient position then you are training them to perform in a position of dysfunction. Mark, you raise a really good question. I believe it is imperative to emphasize a neutral scapula for all UE exercises, regardless of a lack of significance in activation relative to certain positions.
- November 29, 2013 at 9:48 AM
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Marine Energy Wales (MEW) has lined up speakers for its inaugural conference, with a keynote address to be provided by Ken Skates, Welsh Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure.
The inaugural conference, organized by the recently established marine industry body MEW, is taking place on March 30, 2017, and will feature speakers from industry, research organizations, as well as the government.
I am delighted the Welsh government is a key sponsor for this event that will provide a great platform to highlight some of the exciting and highly innovative projects that are being developed in Wales. It presents an opportunity to promote what Wales can offer the industry and will bring together key players in the sector to network and discuss and explore investment opportunities.
The conference will provide updates on the Welsh marine renewable energy developments, bringing together technology developers, supply chain, government, academia and the public sector.
Other speakers at the conference include representatives from Morlais Marine Energy, created by Menter Môn following its appointment as the managers for the West Anglesey Demonstration Zone, Wave Hub, Marine Power Systems and OpenHydro.
The conference will be held in Swansea, building on seven years of Marine Energy Pembrokeshire Industry Seminars.
Story from Tidal Energy Today


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I was recently chatting to some of my mummy friends about the bedtime routines we have in place for our babies. This particular group of friends (mostly) consists of first-time-mamas. There was talk of nightly baths and baby massages and it was then that I had a sudden pang of guilt. I realised that I don't put half as much effort into E's bedtime routine as I did with J's when she was the same age. I thought it would be interesting to compare the two different bedtime routines that I had/have for my first and second child (at around the same age) and to see if they slept any differently because of them. Read on to find out…
The first baby's bedtime routine:
Jasmine was doing 5-6 hour long stints of sleeping at night by 9 weeks old and it was around this time that I decided I would implement a 'proper bedtime routine' which went as follows…
Every. Single. Day.
Heaven forbid we missed her evening bath.
Baby Massage:
After her bath, Jasmine was then treated to a full body massage – she'd be smothered head to toe in baby oil whilst I used the techniques I'd learned at our baby massage classes.
Her massage was followed by a feed. Jasmine was fully formula fed from around 6 weeks old. At 9 weeks old she'd have 4-5oz of milk at each feed.
Jasmine would often fall asleep whilst having her last bottle before bed. I'd then gently slip her into her bedside crib. If she was still awake at the end of the feed, I'd pop her into the Bednest and turn on her 'Freddie the frog' Slumber Buddy (she still uses this now sometimes). She'd then eventually settle down to sleep.
4am: Jasmine wakes for a feed. She guzzles down her milk and then falls back to sleep.
6.30am: Jasmine wake ups and is ready to start the day!
I blogged a 7-day diary when I introduced this bedtime routine – if you want to read it, you can find it here.
The Second Baby's Bedtime Routine (or lack thereof):
Bath? (Ha!)
I give Elowen a bath about once a fortnight with 'top and tail' washes in between to keep her fresh.
Baby Massage? (Double ha!)
Sorry, baby girl – but I've spent the best part of the evening fighting with your sister to get her PJs on and brush her damn teeth. She's finally down for the night so I just wanna chill. Is that cool with you? Cool.
The Dinner Time Feed: Elowen will demand a feed as soon as my dinner is ready (around 6.30/7.00pm). I stick her on the boob and watch my dinner go cold. I then pop E into her NUNA Leaf chair and crank that bad boy up to maximum sway. She might fight sleep for a little while but then gradually drifts off (usually whilst sucking her thumb). That's her out for the count until I go to bed myself. I veg out in front of the telly or catch up with some blogging.
I tend to go to bed anywhere between 10pm and 11.30pm. I grab Elowen out of her chair and take her up to bed with me. This usually wakes her up so I take the opportunity to put a fresh nappy on her and change her clothes ready for bed. I boob her back to sleep again and then pop her in the Chicco Next-to-me crib. She's still using her Purflo Nest but has almost outgrown it – this saddens me greatly.
4am: Night feed. I usually end up latching her on and falling back to sleep.
6/6.30am: I wake up (usually by my toddler alarm clock) with Elowen still cuddled up in my arms from the 4am feed.
Time to get up!
It wasn't until I read this post back that I realised how similar Elowen's sleep pattern is to what Jasmine's was at around the same age. And that's despite Elowen forgoing nightly baths and baby massages (poor, poor second child). I've definitely been more relaxed about bed-sharing this time around (although, I still follow the safety guidelines). I would have Jasmine sleep in bed with us during the fourth trimester when she was still adjusting to being 'earthside'. And to be honest, it scared me, but sometimes it was the only way we got any sleep. Elowen on the other hand, is almost 4 months old, and I'm happy to bring her into our bed. I'm breastfeeding this time around so I find I can get a bit more extra sleep whilst she feeds.
You can tell from reading these bedtime routines that we very much dedicated our evenings to Jasmine's bedtime routine. It's clearly true (in our case at least) that the second baby has to fit around us as a family, and not the other way around. So yeah, the littlest lady of the family might miss out on nightly baths (she has majorly dry skin anyways) and doesn't get those full body massages (I feel a bit guilty about that) but ultimately, it's made no difference. They sleep exactly the same!
Our favourite baby bedtime products*:
If you fancy reading more posts about baby sleep routines and co-sleeping, check out these posts by some of my fellow mama blogger friends: Lucie // Kirsty // Georgina // Rachel // Rebecca
I'd love to know how bedtime works in your house if you have more than one child?
Or if you just have the one, what does their bedtime routine involve?
How do you feel about co-sleeping?


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JANET KITTO is a writer living on the south shore of Vancouver Island in the Pacific Northwest.
Janet grew up in the rural area of Goldstream, BC. Forest giants protected her, trunks rough and warm, full of bird song, and the carpets of wildflowers, pine needles and leaves softened her world as an outsider. One day a bookmobile stopped in front of her, opened its door, and beckoned her into the mysteries of Nancy Drew. The gift of that first library card took Janet inside the human body, into the minds of lovers and thieves, and across the oceans of the world.
Travel to Circle Island for a collection of 8 novels and short stories. Come with your moral compass to explore love, loss, and the golden rule.


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Have you ever thought about entering a quilt competition? I had not given it any serious consideration until I heard Podcast 209 from Annie's Quilting Stash. In the podcast, Annie Smith talks about what she looks for when judging quilts in competition. What I found particularly interesting were all the easily fixable things that keep a quilt from being perfect (or near perfect) - loose threads, cat hair, bumpy or uneven binding.
Additionally, Annie is very encouraging about entering shows, as a means of validation and getting feedback from judges that will help channel a quilter's efforts to improve. So I'm actually giving it some thought. A guild show would proably be the easiest and safest way to start, but I don't belong to a guild.
Have you ever entered a show? If so, do you have any tips for the first-timer? I would love for you to leave a comment and share your thoughts.
Friday, September 2, 2011
Entering A Quilt Competition
Posted by Cathy Labels: Annie Smith, quilt shows
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I entered my first show last year. The year before I had asked for mentoring advice and I found one comment most helpful. Make something you love, not just something for the show, and you will have a cherished quilt whether you get any ribbons/recognition or not. My number one goal was just not to embarrass myself. Go for it. It makes the show loads more fun.ReplyDelete
I just got my quilt back from entering a quilt show this summer. I didn't win any awards but it was satisfying to see my quilt hanging up and looking just as good as the rest. The judges did have some helpful comments which will help me when entering another show.ReplyDelete
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The kids just watched the trailer for Disney Pixar's upcoming movie Brave, coming out June 22, 2012, and boy are they excited. Adventure, a giant scary bear, and cute little baby bears. From the Disney Brave website,
"Since ancient times, stories of epic battles and mystical legends have been passed through the generations across the rugged and mysterious Highlands of Scotland. In "Brave," a new tale joins the lore when the courageous Merida (voice of Kelly Macdonald) confronts tradition, destiny and the fiercest of beasts. Merida is a skilled archer and impetuous daughter of King Fergus (voice of Billy Connolly) and Queen Elinor (voice of Emma Thompson). Determined to carve her own path in life, Merida defies an age-old custom sacred to the uproarious lords of the land: massive Lord MacGuffin (voice of Kevin McKidd), surly Lord Macintosh (voice of Craig Ferguson) and cantankerous Lord Dingwall (voice of Robbie Coltrane). Merida's actions inadvertently unleash chaos and fury in the kingdom, and when she turns to an eccentric old Witch (voice of Julie Walters) for help, she is granted an ill-fated wish. The ensuing peril forces Merida to discover the meaning of true bravery in order to undo a beastly curse before it's too late."
Personally, I love how the Disney storylines are catching up to the times. Disney movies no longer have to follow the antiquated recipe of endangered beautiful princess whose fate lies solely in the hands of a handsome prince. The modern Disney female character is becoming much more empowered and capable of controlling her own destiny – with or without a prince. Merida personifies the young, powerful, and willful female heroin – just the type of character that I'm happy Kenzie to look up to.
And I'm thrilled about the setting of the story in Scotland as I studied abroad at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland so I'm fascinated by all things Scottish – especially the myths and traditions.


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That large Malus
For the 11th January (LJ | DW) sdelmonte asked for one thing I miss about NYC and one thing I don't. And because MY FRIIIIIENDS would be obvious, I'm going to make it specifically about the city itself.
A Thing I Miss: TWENTY-FOUR HOUR SUBWAYS
The thing about living in London was that every late night at work, every social event, every night out, had to be planned and structured around The Last Tube, and the alternative Night Bus route and the difference in timings and does this pub close before or after Last Tube. When I worked at the Poorly Managed Sexy Coffee Shop, the time I finished cleaning up could make the difference between a 45 minute journey home and a two-hour journey home. Evenings out in Manhattan? You just allow half an hour more, maybe, because of infrequent trains. But you know you will get a train, and despite what popular culture would have us believe, I never felt unsafe on the late night subways…
(Well, except that one time I witnessed a domestic violence incident and then had to suffer a homophobic tirade from the man sitting next to me)
…but definitely not to the extent that waiting for a Night Bus – or even travelling on a Night Bus – would. No matter, the knowledge that no matter what the hour, I could get my usual subway home, made my life a lot easier.
A Thing I Do Not Miss: TIMES SQUARE
Ugh, what is the point of Times Square? It's like the location equivalent of those celebrities that never seem to do anything – maybe they were on a reality TV show or perhaps their parent is a thing – but are just famous for being famous. Times Square is… some steps. And a bunch of shops that are there to cash in on the tourists who come to see… the shops. And the TKTS booth, I guess. It's a hotmess of the things I hate most in the world – crowds and people dressed as muppets. SO MANY CREEPY ELMOS.
I said this to someone once, and they said "what? Doesn't London have Piccadilly Circus?" and my response was "I know! I don't get that, either!" Sadly, Times Square is close to places I actually did want to be (comic store, dance class, the garment district, the theatres) that I had to go there a lot. But I did so reluctantly and not without grousing every step of the way.
Ugh, Times Square.
It's my bedtime when I'm starting this, so I'm sorry it won't be long, but for the 10th January (LJ | DW) shoroko asked for my thoughts on Avatar: The Last Airbender / the Legend of Korra, which I really don't know if I can do justice this late, but I will, because I was asked to!
Although I will say, it is hard at the best of times for me to give thoughts on Avatar that don't amount to incoherent hand flaps and I love this franchise so muuuuuuch, because that's not fair. Neither cartoon is perfect. They both have flaws. And the one I am most personally attached to is possibly the more flawed, and sometimes I want to hit them, if it were possible to hit cartoons. But then I realize how much I love them and I hide from the internet's right and just criticism of them both,
But I love Avatar, a lot. A lot.
I love Aang, because he is excitable and distractable and incurably optimistic. I love Korra because she is self confident and headstrong and rushes straight in without think. I love that both Avatar shows are about children with great power and even greater responsibilities, who have to live up to the image the world holds up to them. Aang evades and Korra barges in, and both are scared and pushed around, and both turn around to the world and decide that no, actually I'm going to do things my way.
Aang has a counterpoint in his one time enemy turned friend Zuko, who also has to deal with the world's expectations, and struggles to find his own path and make his own decisions when faced with the burden of a family's expectations. Korra has… a boyfriend who is a jerk and who gets a weird plot that should be about a girl who has to live up to the expectations given to her by her social status, her financial power and her political leanings, but instead is all about… well, Some Guy. This is less interesting. But hey, can't have ladies hogging the storylines, right? Everyone knows men can't pay attention to women.
I love the world building – I love the idea of a world built around four elements, I love that the powers are tied into actual real martial arts and there's a constant spirituality and it all looks and feels so constant, even when the two shows are separated by 70 years.
I love the supporting characters – even though I think the last season focused a little too much on the wrong characters. I love the way it manages to be a show centred on young people in a world run by adults, without making the young people any less important.
I really like the themes of growing into power in a world that's real, complicated, and changing. Of changing the world and being changed by it. Of facing the world's expectations and redefining those expectations to suit your path. And the fact that it's consistently funny, and always pretty to look at – well, that's a bonus.
Aaaaand now it's even later and I want to write MORE. But it's been a long day at the museum and… bedtime.
(I love Avataaaaaaaaaaaar.)
Phenomenal Cosmic Powers!
For the 9th January (LJ | DW) bjornwilde asked what global or cosmic hero/es I like, based on the correct assumption that I tend to prefer street level superheroes (The Question, Black Canary, Daredevil)
So here's three powerhouses, from three different publishers.
Power Girl
I'd been dabbling a toe into the Super books since Kelly-Sue DeConnick's run in Supergirl, which for a while was the only Super book I read. I really really did not like Man of Steel in a way that was eye opening about what I thought was important about Superman (no doubt acquired through osmosis by spending my weekends watching Justice League with a man who did his dissertation on Superbooks). So it turned out I had Opinions! And I started reading more superbooks. And then I fell into a hole of Power Girl, because 1) Jimmy Palmiotti and Amanda Conner and 2) if the Super family is a family of people who are displaced from their home and trying to find their place, then Power Girl is the losted and most displaced of them all. And of course, in the Ame-Comi universe she's essentially a genderswapped Superman, and we all know how much I like genderswaps.
Anyway, I like Karen cause she's flexible in her changing situations. She's smart and tech savvy, and uses her secret identity to help people with Starrware rather than building up a personal arsenal, like SOME smart super rich 'hero' types I can mention. And she takes absolutely zero crap, from anyone. She's brave, compassionate, and just trying to find her place in a planet – no, a universe, that isn't her own.
Captain Marvel
Any claims that I like Carol Danvers for exactly the same reasons that I like Karen Starr will be met with a shifty look and an awkward subject change.
I jumped on the Captain Marvel bandwagon at the same time everyone else did – when Kelly-Sue started writing her solo book. (A pattern? To heck you say!) And I've been meaning to go back and read the rest of Princess Sparklefists, but there's no hurry, right? As it is, Captain Marvel is one of the very few books I judge good enough to be on my small pull list. Carol, like Karen, is take-no-prisoners lets-punch-things. She has global powers and responsibilities (co-leader of the Avengers), but very real fears and worries (and a case of imposter syndrome, which is a very female concern.)
Atom Eve
Otherwise known as Invincible's super girlfriend, Samantha Wilkins has her own life, and her own problems (which don't get focused on nearly enough) including her own archnemesis. Dealing with Mark Grayson's melodrama should be enough to get her a medal on its own, but she never ever lets it stop her. She's pretty much the most powerful person in the world, including Invincible himself, even though she makes the tough decision to not use her powers when she gets pregnant.
Yeah, there are problems in Atom Eve's story, but she's an awesome character and a great superhero.
Jumping is Easy; Falling is Fun – A Batgirl: Year One Fanmix
I make fanmixes when I'm writing. DON'T JUDGE ME. Just listen.
The Five Best Things about the NHM
I don't have anything scheduled on the blogging on demand meme (LJ | DW) for tomorrow, so if you want me to ramble about something, you'd better get to it. Anyway, the 6th January, herdivineshadow asked for my favourite 5 things about the Natural History Museum.
Archie the Giant Squid
Giant Squid, Architeuthis dux , were until relatively recently a bit of a mystery to scientists, with everything we knew having come from the study of incomplete specimens washed up on beached, or found in the stomachs of sperm whales. If you've visited the AMNH in New York you might have seen the diorama of a squid vs whale fight constructed from speculation. In 2004, however, a trawler near the Falkland Islands caught a full specimen, which was donated to the Natural History Museum on the provision it be put on display. That posed a problem, however: the public galleries of the museum are nearly all within the iconic Waterhouse Building, which is a) not structurally sound enough to carry the weight of Archie's giant fluid tank and b) a Grade One Listed Building, so not something you can just reinforce. Archie IS on pubic display, but to view her, you need to book a free public tour of the Darwin Centre Spirit Collection (ages 8 and up). This is well worth it.
The Aurora Pyramid of Hope
This collection of 296 naturally coloured diamonds exhibits a variety of fluorescent colours – and pretty tricks with light is of course one of my favourite things. On display in the Vault, next to a meteorite from Mars, the gems are displayed under alternating white and ultraviolet light, showing their incredible beauty to the maximum.
The Treasures Gallery
I still hold this was my idea – when we visited what was once the Tree Gallery (there is a cross section of a tree on the ceiling) and I said "they should turn this into a showcase gallery for their most iconic specimens. And the next thing I knew: BAM! TREASURES. This is the gallery where you can see a dodo skeleton, a first edition of On the Origin of Species, the only piece of Apollo moon rock owned by the UK, and of course, the fossil and counterslab of the London Archaeopteryx.
This piece of malachite
The Live Ants
I know, I know. Live leafcutter ants are so cliche for museums and zoos, but I don't even care. Next to handleable objects, I think live and 'real' specimens are one of the most important things museums can provide their visitors. It makes a memorable, significant experience and captures people's attention much more than models and labels ever can.
Animantarx is better than your favourite dinosaur
For the 5th January (LJ | DW) swankyfunk asked about my favourite dinosaur. Everyone, of course, has a favourite dinosaur, I think it's compulsory for being a human being. As a child, my favourite dinosaur was Protoceratops, but now I always answer with the same answer: Animantarx.
Animantarx is a nodosaur, one of the armoured dinosaurs related to Stegosaurus. I always feel nodosaurs and ankylosaurs get short shrift in the popular depiction of dinosaurs: they don't appear in Jurassic Park (Well, they appear briefly in the third movie), the Ankylosaurus in Fantasia is asleep, and Spike in Land Before Time is a non speaking role. This is frankly a ridiculous move on behalf of the dinosaur publicity people, because ankylosaurs rock. They were huge animals covered in armor and spikes, and ankylosaurs (not nodosaurs, and sadly not Animantarx) had a whopping club on the end of their tails. They make stegosaurs look like lightweights.
Paleontologist R.S. Lull once said of ankylosaurs that they must have been an 'animated citadel,' and it is this phrase from which the name Animantarx derives – animus, living, tarx, fortress.
Animantarx was about 4.5 m long, and comes from the Cedar Mountain Formation in Utah, at a horizon where the fossils are somewhat radioactive. It was discovered by a retired radiology technician called Ramal Jones, using a radioactivity-detecting scintillation counter that makes it the first dinosaur to have been discovered remotely – with no surface exposure before excavation.
So there you have it – my favourite dinosaur is a radioactive, spike-covered ornithischian with a fantastic name.
I like driving in my car
For the 4th January (LJ | DW) herdivineshadow asked how it feels to have the driving test thing done. And the answer is REALLY QUITE NICE, ACTUALLY.
Bit of background: I failed my test three times when I was eighteen. Considering I had unresolved attention and anxiety issues, this should surprise absolutely no one. Then I lived in London for ten years, and New York for three years, and not only did I not really have much use for driving, I also didn't really want to learn to drive or keep a car while I was there. Also, other priorities. But ALSO, driving is sort of scary.
But my parents don't live in a big city with excellent public transport. And I don't currently live in a big city with excellent public transport. And occasionally jobs will come up in museum education that requires the ability to drive between sites, or to transport objects to learners, or to take learners to objects. So it's nice to be able to tick that box on my job applications.
When I couldn't drive, I was pretty much completely dependent on the kindness of others: I was only able to attend derby practice twelve miles away because an (at the time) total stranger offered to give me a lift twice a week. I was only able to see my best friend because she drove down to see me. Every single social occasion I wanted to attend had to involve friends picking me up at pre arranged times or me organising public transport. And the thing here is: I am terrible at asking people for things, because it scares me to the point of aversion, and I am also pretty bad at organizing things in advance. So the fact that I could go to Chrissy's Christmas party in Reading by just jumping in my car and riving to Reading, the fact that I can go to a party tonight by just jumping in my car and riving to Wycombe, that I can leave when I like, that I am not obliged nor placing an obligation on ANYONE…
…that's bloody amazing.
Debi likes archers.
For the 3rd January (LJ | DW) herdivineshadow asked for my least favourite comic I am reading at the moment, which just isn't fair, because I don't read comics I don't like.
(This is actually a big leap for me, and for many comics fans, who sometimes find ourselves accidentally hating half our pull lists)
My 'reading at the moment' list goes like this: Hawkeye, Daredevil, Captain Marvel, Lazarus, Chew, Invincible, Red Sonja, Locke and Key (which has now finished but I haven't caught up on quite yet) and the old Palmiotti/ Conner run on Power Girl. And I like them all.
But my least favourite? Right now it's probably between Chew (which annoyed me last year by killing off my favourite character) and Hawkeye, which miiiight be getting a bit old now. It started great, but seems to be falling into a bit of a rut now? And I'm not sure how much I like Fraction's Kate Bishop. But it's still a great book!
Derby Space Nine
For the 2nd January (LJ | DW) herdivineshadow asked for my thoughts on how a Deep Space Nine roller derby league might go.
(For my thoughts on Deep Space Nine itself, you'll have to hang on for a couple of weeks)
Terok Nor Roller Derby is a co-ed league (in a world where co-ed leagues are the norm) which recently went through a major upheaval: the previous trustees were kicked out following a league-wide vote of no confidence, which left the League with very few experienced skaters. Appealing to friends and local leagues, a number of transfers from the Paris Fleet Foots came in, in order to prevent TNRD from having to disband completely. The current line up is a but of a mix of abilities and backgrounds, and they haven't quite ironed out their infighting yet.
Yuletide Reveals
I wrote three stories this Yuletide. Not too bad, considering that my computer was dead for about a month in the middle there.
The theme this year was "People called Barbara," and also "people called Dick," genderswapping characters, banter, and Bruce Wayne not appearing.
I get knocked down, but I get up again. You're never going to keep me down. (7048 words) by innerbrat
Fandom: Batgirl: Year One (Comic), DCU (Comics), Batman (Comics)
Rating: General Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Characters: Dick Grayson, Barbara Gordon
Additional Tags: Case Fic, Friendship, Hurt/Comfort, Dick/Babs if you squint, Mind Control
Summary: Batman is on a mission out of Gotham, leaving Batgirl and Robin as the city's protectors.
I actually matched with this recipient for three fandoms, but I could not resist the urge to write Babs and Dick being Babs and Dick. It turns out writing actual plots for detectives to solve and be detectives about is hard, and now I understand why plot holes happen. BECAUSE THEY JUST DO, okay?
Good Things Come to Those Who Wait (2843 words) by innerbrat
Fandom: The Sherwood Ring – Elizabeth Marie Pope
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Barbara Grahame/Peaceable Drummond Sherwood
Characters: Peaceable Drummond Sherwood, Barbara Grahame, Richard Grahame, Uncle Anthony
Additional Tags: Genderswap, Alternate Universe – Gender Changes, Crossdressing
Summary: It was all Anthony's doing from the beginning.
So Becca sent me an email informing me that someone had requested genderswapped Peaceable Sherwood, and given that I like genderswapping protagonists for historical romance novels, wouldn't I like to do this?
No, I said.
Three days later I sent her this to beta.
The Women of Tomorrow (5921 words) by innerbrat
Fandom: Ame-Comi Girls, DC Elseworlds, DCU (Comics)
Rating: General Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Characters: Kara Jor-El, Jonathan Kent, Martha Kent, Natasha Irons, Barbara Gordon, Carrie Kelly, Helena Bertinelli, Lois Lane, Kara Zor-El
Additional Tags: Hints of Power Girl/Batgirl, Backstory, Alternate Universe – Canon, Hints of Power Girl/Lois Lane,
Summary: A tale of the Woman of Steel, and the effect she has on the people around her.
Ame-Comi's Power Girl has Clark Kent's backstory. So this was basically like writing a gender-swapped Superman but actually canon. I had a bunch of fun with this, including the discovery that I'm interested in Steel and would like to know more. No canon knowledge of Ame-comi OR the mainstream DCU is needed for this.


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BioWinol Technologies: A Hybrid Green Process for Biofuel ProductionEPA Grant Number: SU834728
Title: BioWinol Technologies: A Hybrid Green Process for Biofuel Production
Investigators: Huhnke, Raymond , Dharman, Karthikeyan Ramachandriya , Krishnan, Divya , Kundiyana, Dimple , Megel, Anthony , Terrill, Jenny , Wilkins, Mark
Institution: Oklahoma State University
EPA Project Officer: Nolt-Helms, Cynthia
Phase: I
Project Period: August 15, 2010 through August 14, 2011
Project Amount: $10,000
RFA: P3 Awards: A National Student Design Competition for Sustainability Focusing on People, Prosperity and the Planet (2010) RFA Text | Recipients Lists
Research Category: Pollution Prevention/Sustainable Development , P3 Challenge Area - Energy , P3 Awards , Sustainability
BIOWINol Technologies proposes a unique hybrid technology that uses several renewable resources, specifically biomass, wind and solar, to produce hydrogen (H2). This process can also capture carbon-dioxide (CO2) from other industries to produce biofuels. The primary objective for this Phase I project is to perform laboratory studies to determine the ability of two unique strains of bacteria to effectively utilize H2 and CO2 to produce biofuels.
Small bottles will be used to perform laboratory experiments to test and evaluate the effects of gas and media composition on two unique bacteria to produce ethanol. Results from these studies will be used to plan and run bench-scale fermentors to evaluate the feasibility of scaling-up the process that would lead to commercialization.
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The ability of the unique bacteria to produce ethanol by utilizing H2 and CO2 will be determined. The project will be used to educate the community about advances and importance of bioenergy while building consumer confidence in biofuels in addressing key environmental issues.


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While April in Paris is still three wintery months away, it already feels like springtime on the rue du Faubourg St-Honoré inside Urban Optiques.
That's because on Thursday, the first of several shipments of new Lafont eyeglasses and sunglasses arrived.
We've added more than 40 new frames from Lafont, drawn from the new Spring/Summer 2010 Lafont Paris Collection, as well as new, fresh designs from the Issy & LA and Lafont Reedition Collections. We also added several new Lafont Pour les Infants frames for children, 'Tweens and infants.
While the majority of our new Lafont suns will arrive closer to Spring, we did pick a couple of very chic Lafont sunglasses, just to remind everyone that winter doesn't last forever.
Less than two days after adding the frames, we've already sold three of the new Lafont models, which is a great sign.
In celebration of the addition of the new Lafonts, we're doing a buy one frame at regular price and get 1/2 off select Lafont frames from our previous collection.
This is a great opportunity to pick up two very different styles of Lafonts (one for work and maybe something bolder for play), so be sure to ask about the special when you stop in to browse the new collection.
Just to whet your appetite a bit, we took some snapshots of the new Lafont eyewear. Like all accessories, there's really no substitute for trying it on, but we're pretty certain that you'll spot something that will inspire you to make the trip in-person.
Check back in the coming weeks as we feature some of the individual eyewear pieces from the new Lafont collection!
I found a pair of Lafont glasses from the Somerset collection and wanted to see if you had the same pair. They were brown, in a petite, square plastic frame with a houndstooth design in black. Do you have those in stock?
Hi Stephanie,
We have almost 100 Lafont frames in stock right now at Urban Optiques, which is the largest, deepest collection in Metro-Detroit. There is a good chance that we have the frame you are interested in (perhaps in a different color), but if we don't we can certainly order it in for you. We have an excellent relationship with Lafont and they are very responsive and fast with special orders for Urban Optiques, when necessary. I am going to respond to you directly in e-mail as well.
Thanks again for considering us for your eyewear needs. We're thrilled to help you find the perfect glasses. The Lafont line is amazing.
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This isn't regarding the new frames, but I am interested in purchasing the Karima model in black. I am wondering if your store carries this? Thank you.
Could u please send me email address of lafont et. fils paris ,as I am looking for a side for my glasses which I broke.
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I'm looking for the geek chic eyeglasses Meagan Fox was wearing. Can you give me the frame/model number shes wearing? Thank you


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The Archdiocese of Hartford has launched The Hartford Bishops' Foundation, Inc. for which Archbishop Leonard P. Blair will serve as president. The announcement initiates a long-term effort that is meant to evoke Hartford's historical secular "bishops," as they once were known. The Archbishop is inviting community leaders – the "bishops" of today – to help support the Church's mission within the wider context of the spiritual, social and material well-being of everyone in Hartford, Litchfield and New Haven Counties.
"Building upon the socially-responsible planning attributed throughout the 19th and 20th Centuries to Hartford's insurance and finance leaders who were once called the City's 'bishops,' The Hartford Bishops' Foundation, Inc. will engage government, business and other community leaders to assist the Archdiocese in promoting the common good," said Archbishop Blair. "The philanthropic paradigm developed by those who have gone before us provides a model of collaboration for today's Church, in which I now bear a leadership responsibility."
"The Hartford Bishops' Foundation," the Archbishop said, "can draw inspiration from the words of the Second Vatican Council that 'the joys and the hopes, the griefs and the anxieties of the people of this age, especially those who are poor or in any way afflicted, are the joys and hopes, the griefs and anxieties of the followers of Christ. Indeed, nothing genuinely human fails to raise an echo in their hearts.'" (Pastoral Constitution of the Church in the Modern World).
The Hartford Bishops' Foundation, Inc. is meant to help the Archdiocese situate its efforts and any special projects within the context of the betterment of the entire community. One of its first initiatives will be the development of a Master Plan concept for a Saint Joseph Cathedral campus, so as to make the Mother Church of the Archdiocese a dynamic presence within the surrounding neighborhood community of Asylum Hill, and the City of Hartford as a whole. A community campus can provide a greener and more vibrant focus for everyone.
Assisting Archbishop Blair as vice president and treasurer of the Foundation will be the Very Reverend Steven C. Boguslawski, O.P., vicar general and moderator of the Curia, and the Very Reverend James A. Shanley, rector of the Cathedral of Saint Joseph, as secretary.
Also working closely with Archbishop Blair are the following individuals: Jerold Panas, who will assist as the Foundation's philanthropic counsel and is a founding partner of Jerold Panas, Linzy & Partners, one of North America's foremost fundraisers, and a co-founder and chairman of the board of the Institute for Charitable Giving. Patrick Bollenberghe will serve as master planner for the Cathedral campus in Asylum Hill. He is a founding partner of the MBTW Group and a member of both the American and Canadian Societies of Landscape Architects, who has reshaped urban spaces worldwide with landscapes that encourage public life and are a source of community pride. John LaFramboise, who will serve as executive director and supervise day-to-day operations, has managed major capital campaigns for churches, hospitals, academic institutions and cultural organizations.
Summoning Today's 'Bishops'
"The aim of our Archdiocesan team is to recruit church, government and business leaders who can design and implement a strategic plan for the Hartford Bishops' Foundation. Our shared goal will be for the Archdiocese to be a valued and helpful contributor to the common good as it fulfills its spiritual and social mission in the wider community of Hartford, Litchfield and New Haven Counties," said Archbishop Blair.
"Once convened, our hope is that these social entrepreneurs and high-energy notables will read like a "Who's Who in Business and Community Service," said Panas, whose books on fundraising and financial resource development are considered classics in the field of Philanthropy.
The Archdiocese of Hartford spans Hartford, Litchfield and New Haven Counties. It is presently comprised of 212 parishes, numerous outreach ministries and activities, and 53 Catholic schools.


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Ballet Music: A Survival Guide is intended to serve as a basic map of the wilds of the dance world and to suggest strategies for finding those mysterious lost treasures of 19th century ballet repertoire.


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The Peterson StroboClip HD™ (SC-HD) has the same tenth-of-a-cent accuracy as all Peterson Strobe Tuners. This versatile tuner comes complete with a bright high-definition screen, over 50 Sweetened™ tunings, alternate temperaments for a vast array of string and wind instruments, and soft rubber-lined jaws to protect your instrument's finish while offering a firm grip for maximum signal tracking.
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