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After serving eight years under four governors, Anthony Coscia has finally been sidelined as chairman of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. But he is not leaving the public policy arena. In fact, he's still very much in the game.
Since July, Coscia's position at the Port Authority has overlapped with his post as an Obama appointee to Amtrak's board of directors. Coscia stepped down as chairman of the authority in February but plans to stay on as one of six New Jersey commissioners at the Port Authority until his term expires in July. Coscia says he is now much freer to turn his attention to the president's goal of creating a nationwide high-speed rail network, which transit advocates say is crucial to sustaining the growth and economic competitiveness of the nation's metropolitan areas. Expect to hear more form him on this subject, from Coscia and from conservatives likely to oppose any high speed rail initiative.
"How many times have you heard people talk about high spread rail systems in Europe, in Asia, and other places," Coscia said in an interview at the New Brunswick office of the Manhattan-based law firm, Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf, where he is a partner. "And there's a great deal of truth to the fact that those systems add a lot to those regions and to their economy. And I think the United States has stayed competitive for a lot of good reasons, And this is sort of the next step in what is necessary for that competitiveness. So it's very rewarding to be part of that. And the president believes in it."
Apparently Coscia does, too. Like his Port Authority seat, the Amtrak post is non-paid. And despite the occasionally high-profile nature of his port chairmanship, the soft-spoken, physically unimposing real estate lawyer is clearly not drawn to public office for the attention it gets him.
"I actually really do care about this stuff," Coscia said, in a tone full of the frustration of someone well aware of how dubious his claim may sound. "For whatever reason, I enjoy doing it. And to me, being at the Port Authority or being at Amtrak is like being a baseball fan and they say, 'Hey, you can go play for the Yankees.' I don't ask if I'm good enough, I'm just, like, 'Wow, this is great, I really like doing it.' That's it. That's the reward. The reward is, I'm in the game, not in the stands."
When Coscia said he really does care about "this stuff" — that is, the formulation and implementation of billion-dollar public policy initiatives — he was speaking off the record, concerned about how self-serving the remark might seem in print. He relented to being quoted only when asked permission later on.
• U.S. Sens. Lautenberg, Menendez ask for $2.4B in federal high-speed rail funds rejected by Florida
• Chairman of Port Authority will join Amtrak board
• Port Authority chairman is re-appointed, trash-hauling rail station approved
• Port Authority Chairman Anthony Coscia is expected to be re-appointed
"The most frustrating thing that I find about politics," he said, "is that people bullshit each other so much that when somebody tells the truth, nobody believes them because they're so used to everybody making it up."
Coscia, 51, is the son of Italian immigrants who grew up in Paterson before going on to Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service and then Rutgers Law School. He is an intensely private individual who insisted he was as boring as the next guy, and only reluctantly agreed to talk about himself, his wife and four children in North Caldwell, and his accomplishments in public life.
Gov. Jim McGreevey tapped the fellow Democrat to chair the Port Authority in 2003, after Coscia had chaired the New Jersey Economic Development Authority. McGreevey resigned under personal scandal, but Coscia stayed on as the PA chairman under Acting Gov. Richard J. Codey and Gov. Jon S. Corzine, both Democrats.
Gov. Chris Christie, a Republican, moved Corzine aside (a standard maneuver when there is a new party in power in Trenton), but not before keeping Coscia on as chairman for more than a year, affording stability and continuity to the agency as it moved ahead with large, pressing projects like rebuilding the World Trade Center and raising the Bayonne Bridge.
Coscia occupies one of nine seats on the Amtrak board, which is chaired by Thomas C. Carper, an economic development official in Illinois, who was appointed by President George W. Bush. The railroad is headquartered at Union Station in Washington, D.C., where it will hold its next regularly scheduled two-day set of meetings Wednesday and Thursday.
In pushing for a high speed rail network, Coscia and his allies face critics who say such inter-city train lines are simply not worth it. Christina Rasmussen, a vice president at the Illinois Policy Institute, said the network envisioned by President Obama would cost $90 billion, or about $1,000 per U.S. taxpayer. The capital costs would be accompanied by annual operating and maintenance costs, which Rasmussen said Amtrak has shown itself unable to meet without federal subsidies.
At the same time, Rasmussen said most commuters will not use high speed rail, but rather will continue to travel from suburbs to cities, over highways and commuter rail lines. A high-speed network would also commit to use of diesel fuel for decades to come, regardless of new technologies that might be developed in the meantime.
"On the whole we think it's wrong for America on so many different levels," she said.
Coscia's transition from the Port Authority to Amtrak crystallized in an appearance in February with Amtrak President and CEO Joseph Boardman and New Jersey's two U.S. Senators, Frank Lautenberg and Robert Menendez. The event was to announce a $13.5 billion plan by Amtrak to build a passenger rail tunnel under the Hudson River, which would accommodate additional Amtrak and NJ Transit trains.
It was just four days after Coscia stepped down as Port Authority chairman, and four months after Gov. Chris Christie killed a plan for a commuter rail tunnel to be led by NJ Transit, concerned that New Jerseyans would have to pay for cost overruns and that it would not link directly to New York Penn Station. The new Amtrak plan was a second chance for Coscia to push for a trans-Hudson rail tunnel.
Boardman called Coscia "a quick study," who recognized the value of the tunnel project.
"If we solve NJ Transit's problems, we provide fluidity for Amtrak," Boardman said. "Tony grasped that right away."
Jeffrey Zupan, senior fellow at the Regional Plan Association, a non-profit group that studies transportation issues, called Coscia a strong advocate for transportation infrastructure projects with experience ranking competing projects. He noted that Coscia had led the Port Authority in forming a 10-year, $30 billion capital plan in 2007, and then scaled it back by some $5 billion two years later due to recession-related revenue declines.
"He'll be a good guy to plead the case in Washington in these tough times," Zupan said. "He's not just going to say, 'More money, more money,' without recognizing some of the realities. So I think he'll be more credible."


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1/2 cup Spicy ginger syrup*
Pinch of cilantro leaves
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Combine all of the ingredients in a punch bowl with a large ice block. Garnish with orange wheels and cilantro leaves.
To make spice ginger syrup: Combine 2 tbsp grated ginger, 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water to a simme over low heat, and stir until sugar dissolves. Crack 1-3 Thai chili pepper pods and add to the heated mixture, tasting until you get your desired heat level. Remove pods, strain out any seeds.
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Drafthouse Films visit "A FIELD IN ENGLAND"Movies/TV,News Samuel Zimmerman
Following yesterday's announcement of day-and-date release in the UK, the ever expanding and ever exciting distribution arm of Alamo Drafthouse, Drafthouse Films has announced their acquisition of Ben Wheatley's A FIELD IN ENGLAND for U.S. release.
What's probably my most anticipated film of the year, thanks to the incredible nature of Wheatley's previous work (including this Friday's SIGHTSEERS and his KILL LIST), A FIELD is billed as "a psychedelic trip into magic and madness." A FIELD IN ENGLAND follows a group of English Civil War soldiers in the 17th century who are captured by an alchemist and led into a vast mushroom field, where they fall victim to violent and nightmarish forces.
"When we world-premiered Ben's debut feature DOWN TERRACE at Fantastic Fest in 2009, he deservedly won top prize, the AMD Next Wave award. We knew we were witnessing the debut of a major talent." says Fantastic Fest Founder and Drafthouse Films CEO Tim League, "Ben represents the ideal filmmaker we love to support at Drafthouse Films and fully embodies our unique brand – a visionary who compounds genre themes and artfully unusual sensibilities. We are incredibly honored to be working with him to release A FIELD IN ENGLAND."
"I'm very excited to be working with Drafthouse on A FIELD IN ENGLAND. They are a great company who have released some groundbreaking films over the last few years. I went to Fantastic Fest in 2009 wanting to visit a cinema I'd read about for years (and to buy up as many Mondo posters as I was allowed to take on the plane), I came away with the start of a career. Drafthouse is a name that will always be special to me and I'm really happy to be working side by side with them," says Wheatley.
The film is planned for theatrical and VOD release later in 2013. For more, visit its official Facebook and download a free track from its soundtrack by Jim Williams here.


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In this segment of World Café, host David Dye interviews Wayne Kramer, one of the founding members of the radical rock band MC5. Kramer critically reflects on his life in Detroit in the 1960s and how the declining car market led to an increase in unemployment, poverty, and the drug trade. He also examines his own participation in criminal activity and the time he spent in prison due to cocaine convictions.
Kramer further discusses how his involvement in the criminal justice system helped to inspire the song "Jail Guitar Doors" by the Clash, which later motivated English singer songwriter Billy Bragg to form a nonprofit aptly named after the song. The nonprofit Jail Guitar Doors works to educate and empower inmates through music, as well as educate the public about prison issues and solutions. In 2009, Billy Bragg and Wayne Kramer partnered to open Jail Guitar Doors USA to continue this effort in the United States. Click here to learn more about how you can help out this great nonprofit.
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FULTON, NY – C. James Ingamells, 90, of Shrewsbury, Mass., formally of Fulton, NY, passed away on Sunday, May 6, 2018.
Born in Fulton to Alison and Clyde Ingamells, his family owned Ingamells Dairy and his father was a former alderman and mayor of Fulton.
Jim attended Fulton schools graduating from Fulton High School in 1945, and received a bachelor's degree from Babson Institute (College) in 1950.
He served in the U.S. Navy on board the USS IOWA BB-61 as a crew member.
Jim's extensive banking career began with Oswego County National Bank later acquired by Marine Midland Bank then HSBC.
He served as vice president of data processing and operations in New York City, Syracuse and Buffalo.
In addition, he worked in London and then in Hong Kong for three years as an international banker prior to his retirement.
Active in the Fulton community, he was a communicant of Holy Trinity Parish and a member of the Historical Society of Fulton.
Jim managed Fulton Home Health Care and served as a board member for A.L. Lee Memorial Hospital.
He enjoyed piloting his Cherokee Piper airplane, golfing, gardening, wood working, and sailing.
Jim was married to his high school sweetheart for 49 years, Jean Carroll, who predeceased him in 2003.
Surviving are his daughter and caregiver, Mary C. Ingamells of Westborough Mass.; friend and caregiver, Alan S. Drohan, Esq. of Fulton, NY; cousin, Norma Burleigh of Fulton, NY; niece, Debra Carroll Snell (John) of Baldwinsville, NY; and nephew Patrick Carroll of Acworth, Ga.
Calling hours will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Monday, May 14, at Foster Funeral Home, Inc., 910 Fay St., Fulton, NY.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 15, at Holy Trinity Parish, corner of Rochester and South Third streets, Fulton, NY.
Burial will be private.
A special thank you goes to the staff at Southgate Retirement Community-Hampton Suites for its compassion and care, making Jim feel at home; the Hematology/Oncology team at UMass Cancer Center of Excellence who provided compassion, laughter and excellent care during his courageous battle and the wonderful Rose Monahan Hospice staff who comforted him during his final journey.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to UMass Cancer Center of Excellence specifically Leukemia/Lymphoma in his memory, checks payable to UMMF UMass Medicine Office of Advancement, 333 South St., Shrewsbury, Mass. 01545 or to Holy Trinity Parish, 309 Buffalo St., Fulton NY 13069.
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Unfortunately, not enough thought goes into the choice of box and packing materials, leading to wasted resources-or the disappointment of a broken item.
When a shipping box is too large for the item it holds, extra foam, peanuts, bubble wrap or other fillers need to be added to fill out the unused space to secure the item during shipping, resulting in wasted expense and resources. Inefficient packaging cuts into profits and adds to the strain on our environment with consumers having to dispose of extra packing materials.
Pre-made boxes have been the industry norm. Yes, they're convenient, but they take up more space in a warehouse and during transport, and consume more paper and plastic materials than necessary. Manufacturers and retailers can maximize time and money, and help maintain our environment, by eliminating the use of pre-made boxes. In an era where cutting-edge tools have streamlined production in many industries, the process for product packaging and shipping has not evolved, until now.
Packsize On Demand Packaging: How It Works
One company has been working toward making fast, cost-efficient and eco-friendly packaging solutions for manufacturers and retailers: The award-winning Packsize.
"If we're smart enough to send a rocket to the moon," the Packsize team thinks, "then why can't we figure out how to make the right-sized box on demand?" So they figured it out.
With Packsize On Demand Packaging, companies can set up their own box-making machine in-house and customize the necessary sizes of packaging according to the specifications of their own products. No more wasteful pre-made boxes.
Because the packaging is custom-made, the amount of corrugated cardboard used in making a delivery box is reduced, which leads to better savings on packaging and lower freight costs.
Also with on-demand made box there is less space that needs to be filled with excess plastic cushioning, which may not secure an item properly, and can be harmful to the environment. Instead, the product sits safe and snug inside its custom packaging to minimize damage during shipment.
On Demand Packaging Streamlines Production, Distribution and Delivery: Case Studies
When Packsize teamed up with outdoor recreation goods retailer Cabela's, the partnership proved how On-Demand Packaging production not only reduced costs but also bolstered the efficiency of the company's shipment packaging process.
"The acceleration of the entire distribution process has been one of the major drivers where Packsize On Demand Packaging has helped Cabela's," says Hanko Kiessner, Packsize CEO.
Overall productivity at Cabela's improved by 30 percent while training time was cut down also by 30 percent. During intense peak order seasons, improvement to processes and training can be a lifesaver for any retailer.
In 2013, the partnership between office supplies chain store Staples and Packsize earned both companies the Gold Sustainability award from the World Packaging Organization. On Demand Packaging technology and systems have been instrumental for Staples to reduce corrugated cardboard use by 15 percent and filler use by 60 percent.
By cutting back on the amount of packaging materials used, Packsize helps companies reduce package fillers, use less corrugated box material, pay lower freight costs and save warehouse space typically reserved for storing pre-made boxes. Plus their eco-friendly materials helps keep plastics out of landfills and oceans. In an industry that seems to have gotten left behind in the technology revolution, Packsize On Demand Packaging has stepped in as the future of shipping technology.


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A federal case in Alexandria last month raised an interesting issue that's caused conflict within federal trial courts: What does a reverse-discrimination plaintiff need to prove?
The federal trial court, which ended up granting summary judgment to the employer, ruled that "Europeans" occupy a protected class under Title VII's prohibition on national-origin discrimination. The employer passed over the European applicant for a candidate of Indian descent, who the employer argued was better qualified.
Interestingly, though, the court noted a severe split among federal appeals courts, and even disputes among trial courts within the Fourth Circuit, which encompasses Virginia. Some courts require so-called reverse-discrimination plaintiffs to show the employer had some underlying, "invidious" intent to discriminate against majority groups. Other circuits apply the same law as any other discrimination case, simply requiring the plaintiff to show an individual from another national origin (in this case) was hired. The judge noted that the Fourth Circuit has refused to rule on this issue, leading to disagreement in the federal trial courts over the correct standard.
In the end, the judge applied the typical discrimination standards, but ruled that the European candidate was less qualified than the Indian candidate the employer eventually hired and granted the employer summary judgment.


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At 7, you'd think that Natalie would ask for a doll for her birthday. Nope! She wanted a manicure / pedicure. Believe me, I wasn't complaining because I needed to go myself. On Sunday, we got up nice and early and headed in for some mother / daughter pampering.
The thing that interests me the most is the fact that Natalie is so opinionated. She knew the colors she wanted. She knew the designs she wanted. And when I tried to voice my opinion… I was told it was unnecessary.
Those chubby little hands. I don't ever want to forget them. Before I know it, she will be running out with her girlfriends and making her own appointments.
OH AND PS – we both got purple nails. I didn't notice until after we got home. I always make fun of Bill dressing Liam in the same type of clothing he is in. I picked my purple after she told me about it in the car. I guess it's human nature. 🙂


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Law enforcement patrols to target DUIs
ITD reminds drivers that law enforcement agencies throughout Idaho will participate in targeted patrols to arrest impaired drivers July 2-7.
About 32 state, county and local law enforcement agencies will participate in the Fourth of July holiday emphasis patrols that are funded through a federal grant administered by ITD.
"Water recreation and vehicle patrols will be intensified around popular boating destinations in addition to other locations throughout the state," said Kevin Bechen, with ITD's Office of Highway Operations and Safety. "Boating under the influence is just as illegal and dangerous as driving a motor vehicle under the influence."
Law enforcement officers also will watch for aggressive drivers.
"Aggressive driving is often associated with excessive alcohol use," Bechen said.
Driving with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08 or higher is illegal in Idaho - .02 for persons younger than 21. Driving skills start to deteriorate around .05 BAC.
Law enforcement officers will confiscate a driver's license on the spot when arresting someone for driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUI). For a first offense, the license is lost for 90 days following failed evidentiary testing, or one year if the test is refused - in addition to other penalties that will be imposed for a DUI offense.
A few simple precautions before celebrating can prevent a drunk driving tragedy.
"Your best and only defense against drunk drivers is to always wear a seat belt," Bechen said.
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As a few of you guys may know I took and crushed the 24 hour comic challenge in 20 hours! For those who are unaware, the challenge is to draw, ink, and add text to 24 comic pages in 24 hours. Then submitting said pages to Scott McCloud to be considered for the anthology. Keep those fingers crossed. Many thanks to Wade from Wade's Comic Madness, (Levittown, PA) Mike Brian and Ben for keeping me motivated. And a super special thank you to Mike for letting me Bogart his scanner this afternoon so I could post these. Click to enlarge. Enjoy.
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Crushin' the 24 Hr. Comic Challenge
Posted by Rob Reilly is a at 1:59 PM
2 comments:
- The Hen said...
This came out dope bro! Nice layouts. and in only 24 hrs, impressive
- geekboypress said...
Great work, homie! Too bad you're from Jersey. Otherwise folks might take you seriously!
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How often does expectation actually match reality in your life? If you are anything like us, we are guessing very little. This holds completely true with baby pictures. You think you're dressing your kid up all cute like you saw in some magazine and then…it's just pathetic. Check out these lame attempts at recreating cute baby pics!
In fairness I'd have the same expression if two grown adults held me like this. I've seen the HS cheerleader fail videos, they never end well. With that silky smooth baby skin these two better keep that grip TIGHT.
I bet you dollars to donuts the kid on the left had a full on carpenter crafted pumpkin chair, maybe even upholstered inside, you never know. But the kid on the right got that old DYI pumpkin chair, probably uneven at the bottom, pumpkin strings still hanging off the walls tickling you in all the wrong places. But the cherry on top has to be that his hair color matches the pumpkin. Cold blooded Mom and Dad.
First of all, what parents let their baby put live christmas lights in their mouth?? And that doesn't even address the strangling danger on display here. I can't blame the kid on the right, he's probably thinking to himself "with parents this dumb I'll be lucky to last long enough to take big boy poops."
The Dad at the bottom is really mailing it in in this one. Mom is in full love mode. But Dad looks like he's checking fantasy football on his Android. (He's got an HTC) The baby is probably just overcome with the realization that he's 50% dad. Keep your head up buddy.


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Former World no 1 Roger Federer will take on Sam Groth in the second round of the 2014 US Open Men's Singles at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Saturday.
Where to Watch Live
The match starts at 12am (Midnight) BST. Live coverage is on Sky Sports 3 and Sky Sports 3 HD. Click here for the live streaming link.
Roger Federer comes into this match following an easy victory over Marinko Matosevic, whom he beat 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 to reach the second round of the US Open. The Swiss No 1 is looking to win his sixth US Open title. His last victory came way back in 2008.
That was a period when Federer was the king of Flushing Meadows, having won five straight titles from 2004-08. He has struggled since, and last year, he was knocked out in the fourth round by Spaniard Tommy Robredo.
Meanwhile, his opponent in the second round is 26-year-old Sam Groth from Autralia. Groth is ranked 104 in the world and is making his first appearance at the US Open. It is also the first time he is facing Federer.
That could be an advantage for the young Aussie, and he will at least hope to take the fight to Federer in this second round encounter.
Betting Odds (888Sport.com)
- Roger Federer to win: 1/100
- Sam Groth to win: 21
This is the first meeting between the pair. They have never faced each other before either in an ATP tour match or in a Grand Slam.


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World Vision, Waggener Edstrom Team Up to Distribute Backpacks to Needy Kids
World Vision partnered up with Waggener Edstrom World Wide to assemble and distribute over 130 backpacks filled with school supplies – 40 of which went directly to the families who lost everything in the apartment fire in Burien Jan. 28 (read more about that here).
The other backpacks were distributed to teachers who came to shop at the teacher resource center at Salmon Creek.
Here are photos of the generous donations (click images to see larger versions):
And don't forget – our 'Up from the Ashes" Fundraiser for the Burien fire victims is this Saturday night (Feb. 16) starting at 8 p.m. at Bison Creek Pizza, featuring live music from King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg and his band, Lark vs Owl, silent auction, raffle and much more!


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A popular district due to its waterfront location, St. Kilda is notable for an abundance and variety of dining establishments, as well as the full monty of late night hang-outs. On the dining end of the spectrum, the mix of cheaper burger joints and cafes (particularly around Carlisle and Fitzroy Streets) and more expensive steakhouses (try Fitzrovia on Fitzroy) provides something for everyone. On the nightlife end, there are a ton of bars and hotels around Fitzroy Street before it hits St. Kilda Beach and becomes the Esplanade. Acland Street, in the few blocks between Carlisle and Barkly, also offers a large number of night-time hot spots.
Note:Nightlife fixtures include the Local Taphouse on Carlisle (tons of microbrews on tap), the Esplanade Hotel on Esplanade (great music and expensive drinks), and Barney Allen's on Fitzroy (delicious burgers and beer).
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I guess that it was impossible that having two teachers as parents did not have any kind of impact in my life. The thing is that, wherever I go, I always like to try to understand the educational system that the country has. So here you guys have a post that shortly explains how it works in Italy.
The school is divided in three different levels: Scuola Primaria (during 5 years), Scuola Media (during 3 years) and Scuola Superiore (during 5 years). This means a total of 13 years of education, which means that they have an extra year of education compared to Spain (to sum up: they start the University at 19 years old).
When they finish the Scuola Media, at 14 years old, they have to decide the path they want their studies to have. In this sense, they choose between three different options with three different grades of "professionalization"
- Liceo. This is chosen by the people that know for sure that they want to go to the University afterwards. It is not professionalized at all, they study different fields in a quite theoretical way. It is difficult to find a job just with a liceo. There are different "Liceo": Classico (Human Studies), Scientifico (Science), Linguistico (Languages), Artistico (Arts), etc.
- Istituto tecnico. This option is in between the previous and the next one. It includes more practical subjects and it is more professionalized than the previous one but not as much as the next one. After doing it, people can either go to the University or find a job. There are also different types of "Istituto tecnico" like, for example, the Istituto Tecnico Industriale Statale (ITIS).
- Istituto professionale. This option is the one more orientated to finding a job. In fact, students can choose in Year 3 if they want to continue studying the last two years or if they'd rather to start looking for a job.
After finishing the "Scuola Superiore", Italians need to take one special exam (Maturità). Differently from the Spanish "Selectividad", the exam is not in order to enter the University but to finish High School (Most bachelors do not require anything while some of them ask for another specific exam).
The Maturità Exam can be done through the three paths previously mentioned and includes three different levels of exams: one of Italian (the exact same for all the country), one of the specialization (the same for each of the specializations) and, finally, four exams made by your own school for four of the subjects you took. After that, you face the oral part: you defend the thesis you wrote and you can be asked about any of the subjects you took during the last years (but normally they only ask you for the ones of your specialization).
After this exam, students can either go to the University or to an "Istituto Tecnico Superiore" (that is only 2 year and it includes hours in an enterprise from the first month). But given that the post is already long let's leave the University for another post.


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We, at Realspace, created this guide to help you understand the architectural 3D animation process and the 3D animation industry. 3D animation can be a somewhat confusing process and we hope that this guide supports you to make better informed decisions by understand the options available.
Reading this guide can help better equip you to understand what animation best fits your needs, how to use animation to showcase your project, what styles are available to you, and how to use cinematography techniques to showcase and enhance your project. This guide brings you through the process of animation and how animation is priced.
This guide is informed by our experiences as a 3D animation firm working with companies ranging in scale from independent architects to Fortune 500 Companies.
We hope that this guide helps anyone, whether you are looking to hire a 3D animation firm, or just interested in 3D animation.
The following is an outline of the animation process from a clients perspective:
1.) Conveying your ideas and vision.
The first step in any 3D animation process is to convey your design, idea, development, invention or concept to the 3D animation company. You may choose to provide architectural drawings, plans, engineering plans, sketches, an architectural 3D model, an engineering 3D model, or a similar video or animation. The key is to clearly convey what you want the animation to showcase.
2.) 3D model preview.
The 3D animation company creates a few rendered images from the materials you provided. These images are presented to you as either a series or storyboard to show you what the animation might look like. This step allows you to provide feedback prior to making the animation.
3.) Storyboarding (not always necessary).
Depending on the complexity of the animation, your project may or may not require a storyboard. For example, architectural fly throughs tend not to require storyboarding, since the path is usually linear from the perspective of a person walking from room to room. If you are envisioning a more dramatic cinematic experience, storyboarding can be very useful to get everyone on the same page and to direct the animation properly.
4.) Low resolution drafts and refining.
The 3D animation company will send you low resolution drafts for feedback to refine the animation. The draft is done in low resolution to drastically cut down on the time it takes the computer to create the animation. Low resolution drafts will be provided to you that incorporate your feedback until you are satisfied with the animation.
5.) Full resolution final animation.
Once you have signed off on the animation the full resolution final draft is computed. Generally, any changes needed at this point, other than issues that are made visible by the higher resolution draft, are considered a change of scope. Therefore, it is very important to make sure you are completely satisfied with the low resolution animation before signing off.
There are two major costs to a 3D animation project, the modeling and setup labour and the time it takes to compute the animation. Please see our animation pricing guide for more information on the pricing of 3D animations.
Understanding the Timeline: Turnaround Time
3D Animation projects generally take 4-6 weeks to complete. This time frame is generally due to the computing time for drafts. Updating part of an animation can take several hours an upwards of several days to compute. To make even minor tweaks can have a long turnaround time.
'Quality' in 3D animation is defined by two components: resolution and realism. Resolution is pretty straight forward. Simply put, it is the dimensions of the animation: the difference between DVD quality and HD quality and now as high as 4K. The general rule is the higher the resolution of the animation the crisper and clearer the image quality will be and along with that the longer rendering times. Having high resolution can impact the overall price of your project.
Realism is somewhat more complicated and it might help to first explain how it is created. Realism is achieved through a combination of the 3D rendering software settings, along with the setup of the 3D scene. In other words, realism really depends on the setting utilized, and the skills of the artist, to create the desired realism of the scene. Putting aside the setup of the scene, one thing to keep in mind is the more realistic the settings, the longer it will take to compute the animation. The software is simulating real world flow of light, which is extremely complicated. Simulating the interaction of light between objects takes very complex calculations and takes the the computer a long time to complete.
3D animation is an extremely versatile media. The artist has control over almost all aspects of the 3D scene, which makes the possibilities almost endless. In the case of architectural animation, realism is generally the main goal. Although, some alternative styles can be used to enhance the experience. Generally, the best way to communicate to the 3D animation company the style you would like to see for you animation project is to find an example you like of an animation style.
Still renders are a great way to showcase rooms and their features. Animations are a great way to tie those rooms together and bring the space to life. It allows you to show the viewer the flow of the space. Moving through a 3D model can bring it to life and give the used the experience of "being there".
We at RealSpace offer professional, high quality, 3D animation services. We understand that it can be a difficult process and we do our best to make is as easy as possible for our clients. Our philosophy is to make every project we do a new centerpiece for our portfolio, showcasing your project and our skills as a 3D studio. Please click here to learn more about our animation services.


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Magyar Music
The most important part of the national music of Hungary is so called because it proceeds from the Magyar portion of the inhabitants.
'The so-called Hungarian style of music,' said the writer of two articles on the subject in the Monthly Musical Record for February and March 1877, 'as it has come to be recognized, cannot by any means be regarded as indigenous, but may most properly be briefly defined as the product of a commixture of several races. More than one fourth of the population of Hungary proper (i.e., Transleithan Hungary, as it has come to be called since its union with the Austrian empire in 1869) consists of Magyars, the descendants of the ancient Scythians of the Tartar-Mongolian stock, who, after wandering from the Ural mountains to the Caspian Sea, and thence to Kiev, established themselves in Hungary in the 9th century.'
'The remainder of the population is made up of Slavs, Germans, Wallachians, Jews and Gypsies. Of this mixed population, the Magyars, as the dominant lords of the soil, and the Gypsies, as the privileged musicians of the country, were in the main regarded as the joint originators of the national style.'
This latter popularity, together with the scale which is characteristic of the music of Hungary in common with many other nations of Eastern Europe – a scale with two superfluous seconds, or the harmonic minor with a sharp fourth – c, d, e flat, f sharp, g, a flat, b, c – seem to indicate an Asiatic origin. (The ordinary European scales were also in use.) These two chief characteristics will be examined in order.
The Rhythms of Magyar Origin
The great distinctive feature of the bar rhythms is syncopation, generally consisting of the accentuation of the second quaver in the bar of 2-4 time (the rhythm sometimes extending over larger spaces, as in No. 2 of the 'Ungarische Tanze' of Brahms, bars 1-2, 5-6, etc., where the syncopation extends over two bars. Even where the melody is without syncopation, the accompaniment almost always has it. The phrase-rhythms are not confined to strains of 4 and 8 bars, but phrases of 3, 5, 6, 7 and 8 bars, are not unfrequently to be met with.
As examples of 3 and 6 bar rhythms may be cited the third and first of Brahm's 'Ungarische Tanze,' and of 7 bar rhythm.
3/4 time and consequently 6/8 time is almost unknown in genuine Magyar music, although some modern Hungarian composers have introduced it in slow movements.
The Turns and Embellishments Added to the Melody of Gypsy and Oriental Origin
This peculiarity has been observed by travelers in India, who said that in the performance of the natives any embellishments and 'fioriture' are permitted to be introduced at the will of the performer, provided only that the time of the melody remains intact.
But the importance of Hungarian music lies not so much in its intrinsic beauty or interest, as in the use made of it by the great classical masters, and the influence which it exercised on their works. The first composer of note who embodies the Hungarian peculiarities is Haydn. The most obvious instance of course is the well-known 'Rondo all Ongarese', or 'Gypsy Rondo' in the Trio No. 1 in G major; but besides this avowedly Hungarian composition there are many passages in his works which show that the years during which he held the post of conductor on Prince Esterhazy's private (and almost entirely Hungarian) band, were not without their effect.
In the work of three men, belonging to two very different schools, Hungarian characteristics are most commonly and most skillfully used. It is enough to cite the names of Liszt, Brahms, and Joachim.
The following are some of the most important Magyar compositions:
- The Csardas (the name derived from Csarda, an inn on the Puszta (plain), where this dance was first performed. It was introduced into Hungary from Bohemia by Csermak, and was very quickly adopted as a national dance. Every Csardas consists of two movements, – a Lassu', or slow movement, andante maestoso, and a 'Friss', or quickstep, allegro vivace. These two alternate at the will of the dancers, a sign being given to the musicians when a change is wished.
- The 'Kor-tancz' or Society Dance, of which a part consists of a Toborzo, or Recruiting dance. A great number of these were arranged or composed by Lavotta.
- The 'Kanasz-tancz', or Swineherd's Dance, was danced by the lower classes only.
Among national Magyar operas – i.e., operas of which the libretti are founded on national historic events, and the music is characterised by Magyar rhythms, etc.:
- Hunyady Laszlo by Franz Erkel
- Bathori Maria by Franz Erkel
- Bank Ban by Franz Erkel
- Brankovies by Franz Erkel
- Ilka by Doppler
Besides these two composers, the names of Mocsonyi, Csaszar, Fay, and Bartha.


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The Student Council organised a "Lá Buí" for Daffodil Day 2019 and it was a great success. Everyone made a great effort to wear yellow to school and some children even made costumes. A total of €1045.90 was raised by the children in the school and this will all go to the Irish Cancer Society. Well Done!!
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- Explore the factors that influence mental health and well being in their child.
- Learn how to build and nurture resilience within their own child.
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HACKENSACK, NJ — Continuing its commitment to domestic violence prevention and awareness, Verizon Wireless recently donated 50 wireless phones to Bergen County, New Jersey's two leading domestic violence agencies, Alternatives to Domestic Violence and Shelter Our Sisters.
The agencies will lend the phones to women at risk to carry with them to call for help in an emergency. The phones are pre-programmed to dial 9-1-1 and the agencies' domestic violence hotlines.
"Having wireless phones in hand will allow women in threatening situations to go about their day-to-day lives with less fear," said Charlotte Bennett Schoen, project coordinator for Alternatives to Domestic Violence. "They can go to work and take their children to school secure in the knowledge that if the abuser appears, they can call for help."
Domestic violence prevention and education is Verizon Wireless' chief community focus. Through its signature program, HopeLineSM , the company provides free voicemail boxes and emergency phones to victims residing in shelters and to law enforcement agencies to distribute to women at risk.
"No offense shakes individual security more than violence in the home, "said Charles Hand, president of Verizon Wireless' New York Metro Region. "At Verizon Wireless, we continue to be humbled by the strength of domestic violence survivors and proud to provide them with resources that can help them rebuild their lives."
Through its Hopeline Recycling Program, the company collects used wireless phones to be refurbished, recycled or sold. Proceeds are donated to domestic violence advocacy groups or used to purchase phones for victims. As a result of HopeLine and related phone recycling programs the company has organized since 1995, Verizon Wireless has collected more than 850,000 used wireless phones for the benefit of domestic violence victims, including more than 60,000 wireless handsets in the New York Metro area. Donations are accepted at all 66 Verizon Wireless Communications Stores in the New York Metro area. For store locations and additional information, visit www.verizonwireless.com/hopeline.
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Will you always prefer Swiss Made? In 2017, Switzerland implements a new law that will change what it takes to be considered "Swiss Made". I will walk you through my thoughts on what it means to be "Swiss Made", the brand equity that has, but also explore successful companies such as A. Lange & Sohne who are not Swiss. Swiss Made is the ultimate signature of quality. It is important to know the history behind it and what it means.
Swiss Made is something watch collectors demand. Even many non-Swiss brands use Swiss Made movements for the marque of quality and accuracy it represents. Swiss Made has not always been a marquee for "premium" that it carries today. We view Swiss Made as the ultimate in watchmaking and pay a premium to wear it on our wrists. However, there have been periods in history (which I won't cover too in depth) when Swiss Made didn't mean the level of craftsmanship we associate today. Here are three specific examples and instances in history:
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- In the 1700's, watchmaking innovation in England was spurred by the Longitude Act where Parliament offered a reward (the modern equivalent to millions of USD) which inspired watchmakers to develop some of the best timepieces in the world. Finding longitude accurately turned out to require accurate timepieces. This led some English watchmakers to develop timepieces so accurate that they rival our capabilities today and were certainly some of the most accurate watches of their day. As a result, British made watches were invariably superior in technology by 1762. To keep up with demand, the British had Swiss watchmakers produce watches and parts and then labeled the watches "Made in London". (See the landmark watch history book A Revolution in Time by David Landes for a complete history whom I summarize. You can pick up a copy on Amazon for under $1.00).
- During the late 1700's, the French watchmaking industry was also booming. Innovations to invent the chronometer were spurred by a gentleman named Le Roy in the late 1700's. The French became famous for decorating their cases, arguably setting a standard for making watches the jewellery item we own today. Watches produced by Breguet, Rogue, and L'epine were considered works of art so much so that George Washington, James Madison, and Thomas Jefferson sought them out (and bought them) in the late 1700's (See Watchmaking: A Case Study in Enterprise and Change also by David Landes for an entertaining read).
- The final example occurs in a speech by the Swiss watchmakers themselves after coming to America in 1876 to find out why so many Americans had stopped buying (importing) Swiss watches. It is implied in the speech that the Swiss made excellent watches, but they also produced some sub-standard watches and had been exporting these unreliable pieces to America during the demand surge from the Civil War (1861-65). These watches proved expensive and unreliable while American-made Waltham (aka American Watch Co among other names) watches were being massed produced and were very accurate for being machine made. Swiss watch executive Edouard Favre-Perret said in a speech to fellow watchmakers in 1876: "instead of sending good watches to the Americans, the worst trash was sent…[the Waltham Watch Co] increased their plant and turned out a better ordinary watch than the Swiss watch." In fact, testing by Mr. Favre-Perret showed a Waltham watch lost only 1.5 seconds in a day (a standard that far exceeds even current standards). After taking apart the Waltham watch, his watchmaker came to him and said "I am completely overwhelmed. The result is incredible. One would not find one such watch out of 50,000 of our [Swiss] manufacture."
In determining the value of the Swiss Made brand equity, I will compare it to some "comparables" (when you value a company, frequently you value it to comparable companies). To do this, we must ask if its Swiss Made that drives people to buy or is there something else driving people to buy? Buying something because it's Swiss Made is obvious, so I will offer a few examples of watches that are NOT Swiss Made to demonstrate some comparable examples:
- A. Lange & Sohne was founded by Albert Lange in Glashutte, Saxony Germany (near Dresden) in 1845 (see full history here). Lange watches quickly became known for their intricate quality and assembly. Following WWII and the Soviet occupation of Eastern Germany, A. Lange & Sohne ceased to exist until 1990 when one of the Lange family members and pre-war era watchmakers started the company up again with the aid of the International Watch Company (IWC). Today, the company produced about 5,000 watches a year and are some of the most respected watches in the world, rivalling Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, Breguet, and Audemars Piguet. Lange watches are clearly not Swiss made, rather German made (another "made in" title associated with quality). Lange watches are a grail watch for many collectors and appear interchangeably with any of the brands listed above on the wrists of the most passionate watch collectors. In the case of Lange (and many of its Glashutte sibling companies), the lack of "Made in Switzerland" does not drive any perception of decreased quality or desirability.
- Bremont is the next example. Bremont is a London-based watch company that started in 2002 and produced its first watch closer to 2007. They produce primarily aviation themed watches but have started venturing into other sports watches. Bremont uses modified Swiss Made ETA movements. They feature a "London" hallmark on the watch face and the company website says they are designed, manufactured, and assembled in England (a non-official representative of the company told me most parts are made in Britain, but some smaller parts are Swiss sourced, but everything is assembled in England). In other words, when people buy Bremont, they are fully aware they are not buying Swiss. Bremont is a new company and is privately owned, so sales figures are not available. However, estimates for production and sales are currently over 4,000 watches a year, which is a very quick rate of growth for a new company. They also have 4 boutique stores worldwide and can be found at retailers throughout the world. Bremont is demonstrating a growing and unignorable interest in watches that are new and sold as non-Swiss Made.
- American watchmaking is coming back, on the small scale for right now (most manufacturers are producing hundreds of watches, not thousands or millions). However, many of the companies I have spoken to cannot keep up with demand including the Montana Watch Co, Niall, and Vortic Watch Co. Each of these companies either has some models completely sold out or has a sitting backlog. Many American watch companies still use Swiss ETA movements, but Niall and Montana Watch Co all source the rest of the parts (case, dial, straps, buckles) from within the U.S. and in some cases, from their hometowns or home states (Vortic used American made vintage pocket watch movements). These companies have shown there is excess demand for watches that are mostly made in America. When people buy their watches, they clearly know they are not buying a watch with Swiss Made as its identity.
The new law coming into play in 2017 is a strong move by the Swiss watch industry to reinforce what it means to be Swiss Made and ensure the quality they represent is backed up with the manufacturing quality. Currently, the law allows 50% of the watch to be made elsewhere, which in some cases (at cheaper price points) means watches are mostly made outside of Switzerland and assembled and inspected in Switzerland. The new law now requires 60% of the value added to a watch (including parts produced) to be performed in Switzerland, which should effectively eliminate the loophole some companies were taking advantage of. I have spoken to CEO Elie Bernheim of RAYMOND WEIL and another executive from a Richemont subsidiary who all say this law will not affect them at all as they already exceed the standard of 60%. This law will mainly affect the less expensive watches in the lowest categories (<$600) that currently tote "Swiss Made".
I will leave you with this information and allow you to ponder whether you think "Swiss Made" will be just as important or more/less in 10 or 20 years from now? Will the rise of companies like Shinola and David Wellington continue to grow in popularity with millennials? Will this erode future brand preference for Swiss Made? Or will the hallmark of Swiss Made quality continue to command a premium at all price points? I don't think there is a right answer, rather a complex topic to ponder and will be the result of a series of factors. I leave you to ponder.


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All 3 solos have been selected for inclusion in the Conservatory Canada voice list.
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When you least expect it, interesting opportunities pop up.
Such as it was one afternoon - a phone call from a friend, something like this . . .
"I need some very simple handmade cards for a movie prop. Can you make me some samples tonight?" (tonight?)
There was no pause.
YES, YES! Why of course, YES!
Then the guerilla crafting session began - they had to be all different and I was not sure which ones would make the cut.
I am so excited to share that these are the cards that will be included in a hospital scene for a teenage girl (Season 4/ Episode 11) for the Lifetime series, Drop Dead Diva!
I apologize for the poor camera pics. I was using the camera on my phone at night and texting them as they were produced.
I am starting to get an idea about how the filming industry ebbs and flows. (like a rollercoaster?)
Again, another phone call.
Friend: "Can you hem some curtain panels for a scene?"
Me: "Sure, what do you need?"
Friend: "45 panels by this time tomorrow"
Oh yes, that feeling in the pit of your stomach. (Can I do this?)
I mustered all of my faith and said YES.
The much anticipated show Craft Wars would have to wait. (Alex gave me the play-by-play during the commericals). I was in the midst of war myself - guerilla crafting, on a deadline.
24 hours later I am proud to say I did it. (I still can't believe I sewed all of those panels - holy cow!)
In the season finale of Drop Dead Diva there will be a wedding scene with lots of flowing panels. And, somewhere out there, will be a girl with a bubbly heart full of pride.
Thank you for stopping by sweet sugahs!
xo ~ Heidi


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The Wall: animation project.
The Wall will be an entertaining and inspiring 10~15 minute animation video in three parts.
Overshoot.TV productions are not merely trying to entertain. They also aim to contribute making our world a bit better place. The Wall aims to be not only a very entertaining, high quality animation video, but also a video that inspires people, that make them feel peaceful at the end, a video that invites the viewers to perceive the obstacles in their lives in a different light.
Check this project's tracker to see what is currently being worked on:


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I was in college when the boyband phenomenon hit Manila. Imagine my craziness over the Backstreet Boys. I bought tons of magazines and posters of these 5 guys from Orlando, Florida. I love AJ and Nick to death. Ohhhh...i feel like 17 again to be young and free.
Yes, I admit you can hear me singing Quit Playing Games with my Heart at the top of my lungs while taking a bath. Video taping their videos from MTV Asia, watching all the shows that features them, collecting their CD's and mind you I even had penpals from Germany, Belgium, Sweden, Spain etc etc because of these boys.
Why i love them? Because they are great singers. Please do not compare them to One Direction and etc...because these guys can sing, do music, play instruments and can dance really well. Imagine these amazing choreography on their videos:
The Adult Alternative bands, to name a few Matchbox 20, Oasis, 3 Doors Down, Lifehouse, Third Eye Blind, Live, Creed and Vertical Horizon.


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While it may sound trite, great musicians don't just give us lyrics and melodies. They invite us into their souls. They entertain us with something unique to themselves, yet to which we can relate.
Of course, these stories have to come from somewhere, and genius comes at a price. Very often, the lives that distill so nicely into song are in reality troubled and tortured. Some artists live to conquer their demons. Many die trying. Either way, their stories fascinate us. We want to know what sets them apart from us? What makes them similar? Would we want to live their lives so that we could possess their talents?
Find out for yourself with some of our new music biographies.
|Allman, Gregg, 1947-. (c2012.). My Cross to Bear. New York : William Morrow & Co.
|Andersen, Christopher P. (2012.). Mick : the Wild Life and Mad Genius of Jagger. New York : Gallery Books.
|Bego, Mark. (2012.). Aretha Franklin : The Queen of Soul. New York : Skyhorse Pub.
|Evanier, David. (c2011.). All the Things You Are : The Life of Tony Bennett. Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons.
|Hendrix, Leon, 1948-. (2012.). Jimi Hendrix : A Brother's Story. New York : Thomas Dunne Books.
|Keys, Bobby. (c2012.). Every Night's a Saturday Night : The Rock 'n' roll Life of Legendary Sax Man Bobby Keys. Berkeley, CA : Counterpoint.
|King, Carole, 1942-. (c2012.). A Natural Woman : A Memoir. New York : Grand Central Pub.
|Lynn, Loretta. (2012.). Honky Tonk Girl : My Life in Lyrics. New York : A.A. Knopf.
|Paisley, Brad. (2011.). Diary of a Player : How My Musical Heroes Made a Guitar Man Out of Me. New York : Howard Books.
|Paul McCartney : At 70, He's Here, There and Everywhere. New York : Time Home Entertainment. (2012.).
|Podolsky, Rich, 1946-. (2012.). Don Kirshner : The Man With the Golden Ear : How He Changed the Face of Rock and Roll. Milwaukee : Hal Leonard Books.
|Rubin, Susan Goldman. (c2011.). Music Was It : Young Leonard Bernstein. Watertown, MA : Charlesbridge.
|Taylor, Andy, 1961-. (2008.). Wild Boy : My Life in Duran Duran. New York : Grand Central Pub.
|Thompson, Dave, 1960 Jan. 3-. (2011.). Bad Reputation : The Unauthorized Biography of Joan Jett. Milwaukee : Backbeat Books.
|Winehouse, Mitch. (c2012.). Amy, My Daughter. New York : It Books.
You can find hundreds of additional music biographies in the Art & Music room on the second floor.


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At the Beach with the Olympus TG-1 and E-M5
Last week, Olympus called with a no-brainer invite: "Hey Steve's Digicams, would you like to come to Huntington Beach, CA (aka Surf City) to take a surfing lesson from pro surfers and play with two of our 2012 cameras?"
I replied yes before reading the entire email and, a few days later, found myself a few hundred yards down the sand from the 2012 US Open of Surfing, waiting for the marine layer -- coastal California fog -- to burn away. We paddled into the chilly waves for an hour of laughs and constant reminders that the ocean is very much in charge.
But we're not here to talk about our attempted surf experiment. There are cameras to test.
After toweling down and stripping off wetsuits, cordial Olympus reps handed us bags filled with cameras and accessories. The idea, Olympus said, was that these two cameras are particularly well suited to a day at the beach. One, the TG-1 iHS, is a waterproof, shockproof, drop-proof camera impervious to the elements. The second, an OM-5 E-M5, shouldn't go into the water, but is tightly constructed and weather resistant.
Before we get into the cameras themselves, a couple disclaimers are important. These Olympus cameras were incredibly easy to use, in terms of menues and button configuration, but any pictures we display were taken only a few minutes after picking up the camera for the first time. In order to get the most out of the camera, a few hours (if not days) with each, at multiple locations, would have produced more refined, not to mention artistic, imagery.
Thy Olympus TG-1 topped our developing 2012 Best Life-Proof Cameras list based on specs alone. A full review is still in the works (click the link above to read the Preview), but having now spent a half hour with the TG-1, our guestimate is right on target. The TG-1 is one of the toughest Life Proof cameras on the market, with a 40-foot underwater depth rating, a 12-megapixel CMOS sensor capable of capturing full HD 1080p video, a 4x optical zoom, and a highqualy f2.0 lens.
Specifications aside, the TG-1 feels as tough as it claims to be. The HDMI, battery, and MicroSD card ports are all enclosed by not one, but two locks (one acts as a back up). The metalic finish feels sturdy, and if you elect to purchase accessories such as a fish eye lens, they screw and lock into place after removing the ring around the lens. Olympus reps swam in the salty ocean for hours and I personally held mine above the sand and let a wave crash into it. And the camera, it kept on ticking. This is one of those digicams you can literally bring anywhere without having to worry about weather or water.
But how does it look, picture-wise?
Let's see a couple samples. When the sun finally broke, I snapped this shot of our tent. The TG-1 really loves blues. This photo is cropped, but the colors are as-is out of the camera:
However, other than crisp blues, in our hazy lighting conditions, images can be a tad flat. Here we have a small crashing wave, straight out of the camera:
Now, after a quick color correction (via iPhoto, though to be fair, I may have cranked up the contrast a bit too much), this picture appears more life-like:
As demonstrated above, fine resolution and detail are strong in the full-sized shots, but its important to look close at any digital image to see the camera's true capabilities. Here's a crop of the center of the wave. For a Lifeproof camera with a relatively small image sensor, noise levels are pretty good, but you definitely won't be blowing TG-1 photos up very far (click on this, or any, image for larger resolution shots):
Another nice feature on the TG-1 is the Super Sports Mode. SSM allows users to shoot 10 frames-per-second at full resolution, or up to 60 frames-per-second at 3 Megapixels. I won't bore you with all ten shots, but here's a before and after of a wave crashing towards the TG-1:
Overall, the TG-1 is a fun camera designed for outdoor use and weather. Extreme sports fans and vacationing families will love this in the mountains, lakes, rivers, and oceans. Please keep a lookout for our full TG-1 iHS review. However, the TG-1 is available now for less than $400.
The E-M5is a Micro Four Thirds (aka EVIL, muwhahahahaha) camera with a design homage to Olympus' 1970s OM-D models. But that's pretty much where the similarities stop. With modern, 2012 internal components from Olympus' popular PEN series, the EM-5 features a 16.1 Megapixel Live MOS image sensor, a 3.0-inch tilting touchscreen OLED display (more on that in a minute), weatherproof sealing, the FAST Auto Focus system, and it works with any Micro Four Thirds lens. Designed for pros and newbies alike, the EM-5 has a wonderful Auto mode as well as full Manual, Shutter priority, and Aperture priority.
My favorite feature was the OLED touchscreen. It was easy to see in the bright sunlight (well, after I removed my polarized sunglasses), and offers similar conveniences to the Canon T4i. Meaning, the touchscreen allows you to touch where you want the camera to focus. There's also an option for users to touch the screen, and the camera will instantly focus and take the shot -- no other buttons required. This was fun and intuitive, though as you'll see below, might take a little practice to perfect.
There are a couple kits available for the EM-5, including one with a 12-50mm F3.5-6.3 lens, another with a 12-42mm F3.5-5.6 lens), or body-only. For our beach purposes, Olympus lent us three fixed lenses: the M.12mm F2.0 lens, the M.45mm F1.8, and the M.75mm F1.8. Fixed lenses might be less handy than zooms when one can't move forwards or backwards quick enough to reframe, but zooms don't usually have F1.8 or F2.0 ratings. Simply put, this was some nice glass, though the 75mm lens showed signs of chroma shift.
Each of the three lenses, along with the camera itself, felt rugged and well made.Locking them into place results in a nice "click" -- no dust is getting back in here. But, once again, this all sounds good, but how do the pictures look. Here are our samples, divided by lens:
My actual first shot with the 12MM lens. Some lenses this wide will distort at the edges, but everything looked good here. No signs of aberrations:
And here's one of my surfboard with the beach in the background. The orange and greens really pop:
Moving on to the 45MM lens, perfect for portraits and medium shots. My first test shot was shooting into the haze, so the sky washed out, but overall this is crisp and pleasing:
Then, playing around with the touchscreen, I tried to throw focus out past the board and into the water as a wave crashed, but alas my pointer finger missed its target, resulting in a clear sand horizon, with blur in the foreground and back:
So I tried it again, this time capturing one of our pros, Christian, waiting for a wave:
The 75MM lens was a lot of fun. Wonderful depth of field, crisp and colorful photos. However, this lens displayed the most chroma-shift (in certain situations). Here's a test image of a gull walking along the beach. The focus is a few inches beyond the bird, but the background is as intended:
However, it you look closely, you will see the magenta-hued halo of chroma shift on the outline of the gull's body and feathers. Overall, the E-M5, which costs three times as much, outclasses the TG-1 in terms of colors and resolution. You'll be able to make much larger prints from an EM-5, but beware the chroma shift.
Lastly, we have a couple other 75MM samples. I love the compressed look of a long lens:
And here's Christian again, walking out to grab a wave:
Overall, the E-M5 is a lovely camera. We'll post a full review soon, but the body-only kits start at just under $1,000. Zooming into the photos reveals more detail than expected (no noise to see), but chroma-shift might be an issue with some lens and lighting combinations. It's also fun to see a modern version of a classic camera style, though the camera's compact nature may challenge those with larger hands and/or fingers.
Many thanks to Olympus for a hands-on look at the TG-1 and E-M5, to the Transworld Media surfers, and Odysea Surfboards for the time and gear. As promised, both are perfect for the beach -- the TG-1 as a fully Lifeproof camera and the E-M5 with weather sealing. We hope to get full reviews up the site as soon as possible.


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Everyone could do with a bit of extra cash each month, especially in the current climate. If you have broadband at home and a modicum of crafty talent, then the solution could be closer than you think.
1. Assess your abilities
What are you good at? It doesn't matter if you don't have a crafty qualification behind you. If you have a creative head use it to your advantage.
There are plenty of tutorials, magazines, crafty books from your local library and crafty social groups you can join. Have a search online or visit your local library to find your local Craft Crop or Knitting Circle. Make whatever takes your fancy!
2. Use your resources
Craft supplies can be costly and can take a good chunk out of your profit. Look out for things that you can user as cost effective and environmentally friendly craft supplies and increase your profit margin. If you can't find anything around your home that you can reuse, then visit your local charity shops. They're treasure troves of materials, beads and scrap booking supplies. Vintage is "in", so don't be afraid to cut up a pair of 1950's curtains. You can market your new creation as 'Recycled and Vintage' the two words of the moment that are bound to bring the consumers flocking in.
Think creatively!
3. Dare to be different
Don't be afraid to expose your creative uniqueness to the world. Crafty consumers are often looking for something unique for a special gift or to treat themselves. Who knows - your unique idea might be the next big trend!
4. Know where to sell
MISI ("Make It Sell It") is a great place to start. It's an online Craft marketplace where you can showcase your work in your very own store. It's free to set up and a product listing will then set you back just 20p for a five month run. When your item sells you will be charged 3% commission.
5. Marketing your crafty store
Get blogging – Blogging is a great way to get your name out there. If you update it on a regular basis and get a good following it can prove to be an excellent free marketing tool.
Social networking - Create a fan page on Facebook, tweet about your crafts on Twitter, chat on forums (using a link to your craft store in your signature) and submit your crafts to Style Hive. The more social networking you do, the higher exposure you will create for your crafts.
Spread the word – Don't forget to tell your friends and family about your new crafty venture. Make sure you provide a link to your new store in any business cards you hand out or emails that you send.
6. Make sure its legal
As with any online selling, you should inform the Inland Revenue about your new crafty business. The last thing you need is to end up with a hefty fine after all your hard work!


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It was hard to be in church yesterday.
Trump won the US presidential election, and it is no secret to readers of this blog that I was sad about that (although I will respect him and pray for his government). But I was sadder still that pollsters said more than 80% of evangelical Christians voted for him, and so it was hard to go to worship in an American evangelical church on Sunday morning. With a US flag up front. Even though the prayer was tender, and the sermon spoke so directly and kindly about loving our Muslim neighbors. It was hard to be there.
I was sad about how divided the church is.
I was sad about how much damage we've done to each other and the witness of the Gospel in the world by presuming to speak for God with "endorsements as Christians."
I was sad about what felt like a win for fear and divisiveness, when the church is supposed to be about mercy, radical welcome, the kingdom of God, and love.
I hate feeling this way. I feel a bone-deep grief for the church and our community, and I'm wrestling with my own attitudes and judgments towards other believers who are just as loved by God but who seem to come to such different conclusions about life. "What a mess we are. What a mess I am," I wailed as I drove alone in my car yesterday afternoon. "What do you think of this, God?" I challenged.
He didn't say anything.
I had to cut my prayer rant short and find parking: I'd arrived at the community hall where a local chamber orchestra was giving a recital. I brushed the tears off my face and slipped into the back row. They had just started the opening notes of Beethoven's 5th: a well-known and well-loved piece if ever there was one.
And friends, it was…. how shall I put this? It was…. not the best rendition of Beethoven I've ever heard. I confess I winced more than once in the first few minutes, particularly when the cellos sounded discordant (I'm not sure if that's because the strings section was weaker or because I am particularly aware of cellos since it's the only orchestra instrument I've ever played.)
But it wasn't long before my wincing was replaced by more tears as God gently walked me through a series of thoughts:
"This doesn't sound very good, but I couldn't play any better than this."
"The skill level of each of these individuals is pretty high, but getting people to play music together is so much harder than playing alone."
"A player's individual weaknesses are sometimes disguised by the sound of the group, but each person's weakness also lowers the overall quality of sound."
"And when they're not listening to each other or the conductor, it sounds particularly messy."
And then,
"Each one of these musicians knows how this piece is supposed to sound. And each of them knows that it doesn't sound like they wish it did. Perhaps they're tempted to quit because they don't want to be a part of something that sounds so awkward. And yet they keep playing. It doesn't sound as it should but it's better than it did when they first started rehearsing. And so, they keep playing, and doing their best. Measure by measure. Movement by movement.
"If the cellists were to realize they were the weakest in the group and simply stopped playing, the whole thing would fall apart. All the parts matter. Rather like 1 Corinthians 12. Who are we to honor one part above another, or say to any one else "I don't need you?"
"And, still, they are making music. Listen, that part with the pizzicato was lovely. Listen, your heart beat faster in that section. Listen, awkward as it is at times, they are making music together and look: it is finished, and you are clapping, and you mean it."
God showed me a glimpse of the church as his little community orchestra, filled with faithful-and-far-from-perfect musicians. Each person with their skills. Each person with their weaknesses. All of us letting the others down at times, and yet all of us soldiering on together at the conductor's urging. Sometimes the combined sound makes us wince, but what shall we do? We're not where we should be yet, but God knows: we have to keep playing.
So I'll go back to church on Sunday, and I will focus my efforts on playing as faithfully as I can and keeping my eyes trained on the Great Conductor. We all will. And one day, we will look back, and we will have muddled through and made music together, and we will be glad.


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New to ET? Here's what you can expect for your kids!
Our Purpose (Why minister to kids?)
We exist to join and guide families on a journey of deepening their relationship with Jesus by worshiping Him, serving His church, connecting together, and inviting others along the way.
Our Mission (How do we minister to kids?)
Our Mission is to equip parents and volunteers to reach and teach children by living a life of worship, serving the church in an area of children's ministry, connecting with other parents and volunteers, and inviting the community to church and, in God's timing, to a saving relationship with Him.
Our Vision (What's the result of ministering to kids?)
We want an ever-growing number of children to visit our church, finding a place where they feel loved, come to know Christ, and desire to worship Him. We want parents to look forward to connecting with other parents and volunteers of Children's Ministry to be refreshed, enlightened, and prepared to disciple their children. We want parents to serve in Children's Ministry so that they may be encouraged and impacted by their child's continuing spiritual growth, so much so that their excitement for Jesus working in and through His church rubs off on their children.We want parents and children to want to invite their friends and family to Evangel Temple's Children's Ministry because it is a safe, fun,and joyful place where the Gospel is taught and Jesus is glorified.