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Marula Oil
Have you read anything about marula oil? I have been testing a product, Marula Oil – The Leakey Collection, that I would like to introduce to you.
The Leakey Collections's Marula Oil is:
Cruelty free
It is 99% pure Marula Oil and it is scented with 1% blend of natural essential oils.
Gluten free
Preservative free
Synthetic free
Paraben free
Marula Oil
Marula Oil for all skin types!
Yes! Because of its anti-microbial properties, it is great for acne prone skin.
For dry and/or mature skin, it's a great moisturizer. It can help "plump up your skin" to reduce the fine lines.
I'm sure that my readers know to always wear sun protection, but—just in case you missed a spot and get sunburned–Marula Oil is said to be excellent for that.
Following facials and chemical peels, the skin can be irritated and dry, and Marula Oil is excellent for care after treatments.
How to use Marula Oil:
As recommended, after cleansing my face, I used the Marula Oil every night for my face and neck area. If my skin was dry, it was recommended to apply more often.
Since I only have to use a few drops of the oil for my face and neck, I imagine that it will last quite a long time. However, it is recommended that you use the product within 6 months after opening. Just note, until you open it, it has a shelf life of 18 months.
The bottle was carefully selected for stability and to reduce waste. The twist cap pre-fills the pipette to deliver the exact dose for facial application.
The Leakey Collection's Marula very easily absorbed into my skin. It has a light, non-greasy texture. It's very moisturizing!
I love the Marula, but I did want to know:
How is the Marula Oil from The Leaky Collection different from other brands that are on the market?
A quick search and one will find that there are many products out there that use marula as an ingredient. When the Leakey Collection talks about Marula Beauty, it is about the benefits to the skin of women in the West, and the benefits to the women who produce it in East Africa. The Leakey Collection is a Fair Trade Company. They work with local communities to improve education, health conditions and lives. The community in which they work is very involved in the business structure of how they work, allowing the women the freedom they need to earn extra income and take care of their families.
Philip and Katy Leakey are co-founders of The Leakey Collection. (photo below)
Dr. Ashton Kaidi (photo below), is also a co-founder, and a board-certified plastic surgeon in California. He was so taken with The Leakey's, and their work in Kenya, that after being impressed by the ORAC testing, it led him to conduct additional clinical testing.
Dr. Kaidi is an integral part of the company, and is the science behind the Marula Oil.
The Leakey Collection prides itself on the fact that it develops a premium product– from the beginning– to final Marula Oil product. There are sustainable wild-harvesting methods, and hand selection of kernels to produce the best oil. The special cold-press system provides a premium oil that is free of microscopic nut casing debris and other impurities. No chemicals are used in the Leakey Collection's process.
Test results of the Marula Oil:
ORAC testing (Oxygen radical absorbance capacity) on Marula Oil against a very well known Argan Oil shows that Marula is 16% higher in antioxidants.
Clinical Study conducted with Breast Cancer patients who were undergoing post radiation therapy. The Leakey Collections original study abstract was accepted and presented at the Southern California Chapter of the American College of Surgeons meeting in Santa Barbara in January, 2011. The application of marula oil to radiated skin is new information in the medical world. Marula is not only excellent for skin hydration but the fact that there is a new and improved product for treatment of radiated skin could be newsworthy.
I found this interesting: Asili LLC and The Leakey Collection formed a partnership and called the product line Marula -The Leakey Collection. Asili means from the Earth and a Marula (tree) is, obviously, from the Earth!
The marula fruit:
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Some Beaches 32 32
Eastgate Chicks 31 33
Osima 30.5 33.5
Eastgate Lanes 29 35
Kustom Karriers 29 35
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PREP WRESTLING — Newton, Halstead-Sedgwick @ Bishop Carroll Inv. 8:30 a.m.
COLLEGE BASKETBALL — Georgetown @ Kansas (M 11 a.m., ESPN), Gonzaga vs. Kansas State @ Intrust Bank Arena, Wichita (M 2:30 p.m., ESPN2), Wichita State Winter Classic (W, Nebraska-Omaha vs. Texas-Pan American 1 p.m., Austin Peay vs Wichita State 3:30 p.m.).
PRO HOCKEY — Wichita @ Arizona 9:05 p.m.
PRO BASKETBALL — Oklahoma City @ San Antonio 7:30 p.m. (Fox Sports Kansas City). [...]]]>
HC names new
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HESSTON — Hesston College has named HC alumn Michael Armstrong as its new men's soccer coach.
Armstrong succeeds Kurt Hostetler, who resigned after seven years as coach.
Armstrong served as an assistant coach for the Larks last season.
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QB Justin Stonebraker, Salina South, sr., 5-11, 171
RB Mike Jones, Salina South, sr., 5-10, 171
RB Chase White, Maize, sr., 6-0, 192
OL Kevrick Cox, Salina South, sr., 6-2, 261
OL Cole Cruz, Hutchinson, sr., 6-0, 287
OL Jared Luebbe, Maize, jr., 6-3, 282
OL Cole Hansen, Derby, sr., 6-3, 284
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Coaches Association
Prep Rankings
Class 6A — 1. Maize, 2. Wichita South, 3. Washburn Rural, 4. Shawnee Mission Northwest, 5. Olathe South, 6. Blue Valley North, 7. Wichita Northwest, 8. Topeka High, 9. Manhattan, 10. Olathe East.
Class 5A — 1. St. Thomas Aquinas, 2. Kapaun-Mt. Carmel, 3. Salina Central, 4. Leavenworth, 5. Andover, 6. Bishop Carroll, 7. Wichita Heights, 8. Seaman, 9. Maize South, 10. Blue Valley Southwest.
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Winning their age and weight classes were Grant Treaster, Karston Wall, Nick Treaster, Colin Bybee and Jacob Brunner.
"The kids had a good day and we had nearly half our boys place in the top two in their respective brackets," Newton club coach Matt Treaster said. "Grant had a solid day with a fall and two technical falls. [...]]]>
JV Girls
S.Central 52, Newton 22
Newton 44, S.South 32
The Newton junior varsity girls' basketball team opened the season finishing 1-1 against Salina teams.
Friday, Newton fell to Salina Central 52-22 on the road. Tuesday, Newton returned home and downed Salina South 44-32.
Newton hosts the Newton Invitational Saturday.
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Bethel enters the holiday break 7-5, snapping a two-game losing streak. Bethel is 6-2 in non-conference play this season, but struggling in KCAC play.
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The Railers played from behind for much of the game.
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Tuesday's Scores
The Associated Press
Andale 48, Wellington 44
Andover 48, Arkansas City 31
Andover Central 52, Goddard-Eisenhower 22
Ashland 48, Attica 37
Baileyville-B&B 54, St. Mary's 25
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Hillsboro 47, Halstead 20
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Bethel falls to 6-5, losing three of the last four games. Ottawa improves to 6-7, 3-1 in KCAC play.
Bethel hit just 18 of 56 from the field, two of nine from 3-point range. Ottawa was 19 of 50 from the field, six of 18 from 3-point range. Ottawa also outscored Bethel 23-12 from the free throw line.
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Derby won the team title with 150 points, followed by Andover Central at 143, Augusta at 137, Newton at 129, Wichita Heights at 105, Pratt at 90.5, Great Bend at 88.5, Topeka Seaman at 72, Douglass at 34.5, Goddard Eisenhower at 31, Rose Hill at 27 and Wichita South at 18.5.
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Bluebird Classic
Championship game
Little River 45, Goessel 38
GOESSEL — The Goessel High School girls' basketball team gave up a 12-5 first quarter run and was never able to recover, falling to Little River 45-38 Saturday in the Goessel Bluebird Classic.
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Trever Ford put the Threshers up by one with a pair of free throws with 25 seconds remaining. Kameron Lindsay took a shot with four seconds remaining for Ottawa, but Rose got the rebound and put the ball in for the game winner.
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The Swathers broke the game open in the second quarter and held off the Rockets the rest of the way.
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Hesston, ranked first in the Class 3A coaches poll, wins the classic at 3-0.
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Moundridge Classic
Hillsboro 51, Moundridge 43
MOUNDRIDGE — In a battle of Class 2A ranked teams, the top-ranked Hillsboro Trojans topped sixth-ranked Moundridge 51-43 Friday in the final round of the Moundridge Classic.
Hillsboro won the classic at 3-0. Moundridge was second at 2-1.
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A classic sport climb on the Lower Animal World crag, the route lies on the wall on the far right face of the lower Animal World rock. Well-protected moves on jugs lead up an ever-steeper wall to a fun mantle move just below the anchors.
Draws for 6 bolts and a 4 bolt anchor.
An excellent route for those of us 5'8" and taller. The reach past the 4th clip may almost be a dyno for some, but once past here the last moves will flow together. You can cut right at the matle or reach high for the chalked hold straight above to the left, have fun. I give this route 3 stars.
As of Saturday (7.20.02) someone chalked two "X" marks on the blocky hold that facilitates the mantle to the left (see previous comment). Although I couldn't make the block move, you may want to be sure to pull or push down on the block and not pull outward. Either that or work the mantle up and right to the anchors avoiding the block entirely.
The rock below the first bolt is crumbly and breaks unexpectedly. I know because I broke off a substantial foothold and fell ten feet to the ground and then another fifteen feet into the talus. So, be careful out there! And, I would recommend always wearing a helmet, as they are rather stylish when tumbling through talus.
The mantle up top is easy to the right. I did this yesterday & saw the Xs on the block, so I skipped it and went further right, to the edge of the upper face, just below and to the right of the final anchors. To my surprise, and I mantled up there was a huge, brown, UNCHALKED jug to the right, which made the move somewhat trival if you have the armspan to reach it. I suspect this route derives its name from the "beached whale" move that people do rather than mantle. It's pretty funny to watch, and bound to happen to shorter climbers more often. As for the height-dependency, my 5'4" partner did it, but had to use funkier footwork at the reach to get it, but not dyno at all- look at the slopes be the cracs (sic) to the left and for a good black "eyebrow" sized positive edge just below. This adds a crux to the route, I am sure.
I do the same thing, Tony. Further to the right, there is a better right foot; making the high step/heel hook with the left foot easier, and keeps you from stepping over the rope. The jug you speak of is good, and makes the move more elegant than the 'knee step-whale mantle'.
I'm a short guy, and had no trouble with any of the clips. I couldn't reach that nice jug up top as soon as I would have like though, leaving me to do a 'not quite beached whale' move in order to reach it.
The anchor shuts on Free Willie are beginning to show signs of serious wear. I didn't have any quicklinks with me today -- but two are definitely needed before summer. PS. There's a new bolted route around the arete about 30' left of Free Willie and 20' right of Jaycene's Dance. It starts up the slightly overhanging left wall of a block-capped, left-facing corner. .9+ (?) past the first two bolts, .9- to the fourth bolt, .7 or so up the slab above (with a 25'-30' runout between the eighth and ninth bolts; small to mid-sized gear optional). 9 bolts total; 80'-90'. Judging by Rolofson's guidebook, the route is a few feet to the right of Familiar Strangers (unless Familiar Strangers has been retrobolted with a new start). [Eds. This is Unfamiliar Strangers.]
Last time I did this route the block with the X held my 200 lbs. Going from the block then up right to the jug Tony mentions above, you do not have to mantle or belly flop (both of which I tried on my non-onsight). Pretty easy if you trust the block (or the bolts). You can rest in the mungy stuff off left before the crux ending, or stay to the right and make it more direct. Pretty cool way to air out yer ass for sure.
I managed to not have to mantel at all. Look up above the shelf thing and reach for a good, postive hold about 4 feet up, sort of on a mini arete. One of the best routes I've been on in the canyon, simply because of the steepness and bountiful positive holds.
RE: Free Willie and the crux bolt: As of May 15, 2005, the hanger at the crux traverse, just under the platform before the anchor, is spinning on the bolt. The bolt looks as if it has wiggled out of the rock a bit. There's a narrow quicklink there now where it looks like somebody bailed out before the anchor. I fell off the platform moves and the hanger held, but this bolt/hangar should [probably] be replaced. Also: the infamous flake at this crux has been reinforced with epoxy (had time to look while gritting my teeth avoiding it). After the fall I gave the thing a test pull or two and it seems to be pretty solid. Still, better safe than sorry and there's a couple different ways to get up the thing, so might as well avoid it. Just my two cents. Thanks.
Awesome route!! The traverse to the anchors was sweet!!! I went to the right and still had to belly flop a bit but, saved the onsight!!
A 4 stars and very fun route with an exquisite mantle just before the top anchors. Awesome! It's a little discrimatory for those that are less than 5'8", at the 4th bolt half way up the climb before the corner break, the move is reachy in nature. Other than that, it's a must do at Animal World. Pure fun, I had a blast! Will do it again, that's for sure! :) Bruno
This route rocks, I'm 5'4" and had to dyno for the hold above the fourth clip, but I made it. It's a hell of a jump! I couldn't reach the chalked mark up left so I had to do a little crawling myself. The anchors left bolt is kinda weak (I wouldn't TR it from the anchors).
I have climbed this route many times doing the beached whale mantle. Today I was short on gas so instead of the mantle I continued the hand traverse to the right where I was able to stand up casually at the right end of the ledge. Highly recommended.
I fixed the anchor problem by adding 2 bolts with chains. Funding for this was provided by CSRS. CSRS is Civil Service Retirement System.
Thanks Greg! Anchor is bomber.
Thanks to Greg and the "Civil Service Retirement System" for the new bolt anchors. Short person beta for the getting the hold above the 4th bolt... left heel hook in the rectangular incut; right foot not far from that; left hand on good hold. Then stretch for the jug with right hand. Unless you're brave enough to just dyno for it (I'm not).
We replaced the crux (last) bolt today.
I've always been confused as to why this is called "Free Willie". The movie to which the name refers was called "Free Willy", so am I missing some pun or euphemism besides the "beached whale" allusion? A minor quibble, I know. I've never used the block marked 'X'; is the route easier that way? Avoiding it and using the traverse isn't that hard but seems harder than 10. The difficult part about the traverse is that the feet are fairly nonexistent and you have to commit to the ledge and cut your feet loose. This is the best part of the route and this is the point during which the famed ECB--Euro Chalk Blow--should be executed. For those not familiar with the maneuver: after cutting the feet loose, hang casually with one arm, radiating insousiance, reach back and chalk up, grabbing a fistful of chalk, then blow through your fist to create a chalk cloud. At this point, for best effect, a photographer, preferably situated at the anchors of an adjacent climb, should snap a shot in pure 80's style. Wearing spandex improves the effect.
Kevin, When I first TRed the line before placing the bolts, I did the "beached whale" move when the feet cut loose on the traverse. Hence the name.
I did this route on gear today (looking for a little adventure, and definitely got it!). I was wondering if anyone else has done that before? PS. I'm not proposing to tear the bolts out, I definitely think they should be kept in, this route is too fun to exclude it from people without a rack.
This climb is super pumpy on lead. I have never done the mantel, I just put a heel up then THROW to a left hand jug, or if I can't make it, there is a good sloper there that I work with then pump. Stand up, and you're done. There is a cool little dyno in it as well, which totally makes the climb. I'm 5'6".
Dropped one of my Evolv Talons at the base and left it last night (8/8/11). I went back to get it, but it was gone. If you found it, I'd really like it back. It was brand new! email@example.com
Climbed FW yesterday. The anchors chains are getting worn, apparently from too many people TRing directly and lowering off.
Best warm-up in town!
Bolt 5 right below the traverse right is looking pretty beat up.
Great route and incredibly sustained. The big flake marked with an x seems fairly stable (epoxy?); however, making those traverse moves without the use of it seems to make the finishing moves substantially more difficult (still very doable). Either way, a must do!


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Nike Kobe 8 iD – Preview
December 4th, 2012 by John Kim | 14 comments
After the unveiling of the 'Python' colorway of the Kobe 8, we were left wondering what sort of energetic colorways would be in the mix for this latest Kobe sig shoe. If you're dreaming of something 'Grinch' inspired or maybe the 'Chaos', Nike hit us with some teaser previews of the iD last night, with a promise that full self-guided preview available today. A full preview is available right now on Nike iD so head there to toy around with the sick colorization options and stay tuned for a launch of the Kobe 8 iD on December 20th.
Filed under: Kobe, Nike iD, Upcoming Sneakers // Tags: Kobe 8, Nike Kobe 8, Nike Kobe 8 iD
options were far too limited in my opinion. i may get a pair but the pre-made colors for the upper just stop it from being great..... ok good at best
terrible options..the chaos cw should be the xmas shoe! period!! i think a solid scale upper makes the design hot..multi color scales liked the stained glass. not so much!
The options are really limited and the black counter/tounge is a PITA to work around, not really a fan
I hate the way the pattern looks, especially compared to the 6's. It's like they showed a kid the 6's and said draw this on the Kobe 8's.


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Powerful plug-ins for Photoshop in one package. Collection of plugins from the producers of Digital Anarchy, Alien Skin, Digital Film Tools, Red Giant Magic Bullet Suite, Knoll Light Factory, PhotoWiz Plugins Suite, Frischluft FlAIR and many others.
For each plugin there is a medicine and versions for x32/x64 bit sistemy.Polnaya support for Adobe Photoshop CS5.
Powerful plug-ins for Photoshop in one package.
- Collection of plugins Digital Anarchy (5 pl.)
- Collection of plugins Alien Skin (8 pl.)
- Plug-ins Digital Film Tools (5 pl.)
- Red Giant Magic Bullet Suite 10 (7 pl.)
- Plugins Frischluft FlAIR.v1.22 for Photoshop
- PhotoWiz Plugins Suite (6 pl.)
- Curvemeister v3.2.0 Retail for Adobe Photoshop
- Depth Of Field Generator PRO v3.0.73 for Adobe Photoshop
- Knoll Light Factory v3.1 for Adobe Photoshop
- PixelGenius PhotoKit Color v2.1.4
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Digital Film Tools Digital Film Lab v2.5
Digital Film Tools helps you to create your own lab directly in Adobe Photoshop and work in the digital material in the same way as when a photographer working with film.
Digital Film Tools Power Mask v1.0
Plug-Ins for Photoshop Digital Film Tools Power Mask is designed to separate the object from the background. All that is required from the user, to define the contour of the object in the photograph, which must be separated from the background, then the program will do it automatically. The program copes even with such complex elements, such as hair, smoke, and reflection.
Digital Film Tools EZ Mask v1.5
Plug-in for Photoshop-Digital Film Tools EZ Mask - it's easy to use online tool for masking, removing or isolating an object in an image. With the help of EZ Mask, you can isolate almost any object, even if you are dealing with fine hair detail, smoke, or reflections. This extraction process creates what is called the "mask" - black and white cutout.
Digital Film Tools 55mm v7.5.5
Company Digital Film Tools has released the next version of its package of additional filters 55mm. This set of plug-ins designed primarily for photo editing (although there is also a version for video editors) and is intended to replace all the facilities enjoyed by photographers in an era of film - lenses, optical filters, etc. The new version added twelve new 55mm filters, as well as improved tools familiar to users of the package earlier. Among the new filter to create the effect of old photographs, pencil drawings, dual fog, the effect of X-rays.
Frischluft FlAIR Plugin
Flair - an unusually interesting set of eight plug-ins. Thanks to them, you can create stunning effects on the mind, to achieve the basic tools that Photoshop is almost impossible!
Knoll Light Factory - a plugin for creating high-quality lighting effects in Adobe Photoshop.
Such effects can be used for creating logos, text effects, to improve your photos, etc. The program includes in its arsenal presets set of lighting effects for all occasions.
Pixel Genius PhotoKit Color - plug-in offers a wide range of effects, including split-toning and cross processing. The kit also includes the possibility of strengthening and adjusting the individual color images - you can make skin tones less red or lighter.
Alien Skin Blow Up 2
High-quality image resizing, better than bicubic interpolation. Plug-in, if you change image size, retains a clear edge and smooth lines, and creates a fourfold increase without the appearance of step artifacts and luminescence.
Alien Skin Bokeh 126.96.36.1997
Alien Skin Bokeh new plug-in for Photoshop, designed to draw attention to a particular object in the photo. With this supplement you can add effects to the image depth of field, make a stand, or emphasize the main object of other available means. Feature of the plug-in that it closely mimics the effect of blurring, which can be obtained using these lenses. Bokeh - a focus on the main site photos.
BW Styler v1.05
One of the most unusual programs and plug-in for converting color digital images into a kind of black and white photography. Includes: a set of color filters, an imitation of tonal response, characteristic of ortho-, iso-, pan-, superhromaticheskih materials and infrared film, as well - the famous "brand" films.
Color Washer v2.05
ColorWasher program and a plugin for correcting colors, contrast and picture defects. ColorWasher raises the correction of photos to a new level of accuracy and speed.
Contrast Master v1.05
ContrastMaster is a plug and a separate program for effective contrast enhancement as well as to create a sharp contrast, photo-realistic paintings in the HDR.
Focal Blade v2.01
Focal Blade - standalone and plug-in for Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, are intended to sharpen images and to apply special filters, is inextricably linked to its change.
Light Machine v1.05
Most professional to date software / plugin, which provides all kinds of lighting correction. Won the title "Editor's Choice" in the relevant papers, tests, nearly all photo magazines.
Magic Bullet Colorista II
Colorista II brings the power of high-quality color systems, high-level directly to your desktop. Get the revolutionary new system for professional color correction in your favorite editing application.
Magic Bullet Denoiser 1.0
Magic Bullet Denoiser does it all - easy to use tool that gives you great results without fuss. Traditional noise removal techniques may erase the fine details, but accurate motion estimation algorithm Denoiser guarantee great looking way guarantees the video.
Magic Bullet Frames 1.1
Take interlaced video and get a view of the 24 points the film, right from within your editor - at high speed and high quality. Now Adobe CS5/64 fully compatible.
Magic Bullet Grinder 1.0.2
Convert your videos to the DSLR / HDSLR, favorable to edit file formats, add the timecode, and make power Web-resolution, all in a single (individual), time-saving pass.
Magic Bullet Instant HD 1.2
High quality conversion from SD video to HD within your favorite video application. Easy management Instant HD make a snap to convert standard definition clips to sharp, clear HD with outstanding results.
Now Adobe CS5/64 fully compatible.
Magic Bullet Looks 1.4
Now you can define the style of your video or film with powerful tools for mapping. Choose from 100 + Look presets, to help set the mood for everything from weddings to read the original Sundance.
Magic Bullet Mojo 1.2
Spell adds a kind of Hollywood blockbuster movies to your footage with one click, making the popularity of skin tones, adding drama and a sleek contrast to any attempt.
Magic Bullet PhotoLooks 1.5
Identify the mood and lighting of your photos quickly and easily with the powerful new tools for display, inspired by your camera. Use PhotoLooks directly into Photoshop or as a standalone application. Choose from 100 + defined views, or create your own. Now Available for Lightroom, Aperture.
Curvemeister v3.2.0 Retail
More experienced users can enjoy the new opportunities that Curvemeister adds to the curves, including multiple color space, support for HSB, dynamic histogram and other features. The documentation and support Curvemeister guarantees the use of curves with high efficiency, allowing the images look as good.
System requirements:
• Windows XP / Vista / 7 (x32/x64 bit)
• Adobe Photoshop CS3 - CS5
Full support for Adobe Photoshop CS5.
Red Giant Magic Bullet Suite is for Adobe Photoshop, into Adobe After Effects, Lightroom, Adobe Premiere Pro and Apple Final Cut Pro.
Year: 2011
Platform: Windows XP / Vista / Windows 7
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"Out of the Furnace," about two suffering brothers (Christian Bale and Casey Affleck) in Pennsylvania steel country. hits some of the same notes as "The…
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You have to hand it to "Pitch Perfect." It's a twentysomething song-and-dance movie built around rival a cappella groups. That's more exciting than dueling string quartets, I suppose — but no, the quartets would be performing better material. In the world of this film's Barden College, a cappella seems to rank above football in extracurricular activities, and as nearly as I recall, the only character ever seen in a classroom is Beca's father, the teacher.
He teaches philosophy and despairs of his daughter Beca (Anna Kendrick), who dreams of moving to L.A. and making it in show business. He makes a deal: She sticks out college for one year, and then she can go to L.A. if she still wants to. Oh, and she must join at least one afterschool activity.
This is some school. On Activity Day, a male a cappella group poses carefully on the campus and bursts periodically into song. There is also a female group, the Bellas, although they're under a cloud after their lead singer suffered an unfortunate attack of vomiting in the national finals. And not just ordinary vomiting, but Movie Projectile Vomiting, which in its velocity and gallons of content resembles an attack by an alien.
Beca is recruited into the Bellas by its star, Chloe (Brittany Snow), while they are both naked in a shower, which makes this more intriguing than your average a cappella recruitment. Well, at least it's an afterschool activity. Soon she finds herself up against Aubrey (Anna Camp), the group leader who has rigid opinions about their performances.
Another new recruit is Fat Amy (Rebel Wilson), who explains she calls herself that because she knows that's what people call her behind her back. Rebel (her real name) plays a character so ebullient, unstoppable and raucous that she steals every scene she's in and passes the Character Name Test. This refers to our ability to remember the names of a movie character for more than 10 minutes after the movie has ended. Fat Amy, I will remember. Can you, even at this point in the review, recall who Chloe is?
The plot interlinks the Bellas' progress toward the national finals in New York City's Lincoln Center with a sorta romance between Beca and Jesse (Skylar Astin), a DJ for the campus radio station; much in their relationship depends on his belief that "The Breakfast Club" has the greatest single final scene in the history of the cinema. Beca doesn't share his enthusiasm for the John Hughes movie, even though she's in a movie that would dearly love to be by Hughes, who would find more fraught material than Beca's kitchen table conversations with her dad about why he divorced her mom — a plot thread that leads nowhere.
Strange supporting roles are played by John Michael Higgins and Elizabeth Banks, as a team of commentators who function somewhere between play-by-play announcers and the judges on "American Idol." The Higgins performance owes more than a little to Fred Willard's unforgettable dog show commentary in "Best in Show," but it was clear that Willard was part of a telecast. The Higgins and Banks characters look like they're sitting behind a desk in the audience and just ... what? Broadcasting? Talking out loud?
Another inexplicable character is Lilly (Hana Mae Lee), a shy Asian girl who cannot sing or even speak loudly enough for anyone to hear her. How did she survive her audition?
Still, Anna Kendrick is adorable, a young version of the angelic Marisa Tomei. And it must be said that the Bellas are a first-rate group, with choreography so crisp that Bob Fosse couldn't have drilled them to move more precisely. You may be reminded of a Broadway musical. Certainly the choreography is way over the top of other championship a cappella teams on You Tube. And if I mistake not, the soundtrack sneaks in some percussion and other stray sounds that might get the Bellas outlawed in a real a cappella competition.
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The Trouble with Cartesians
I listened to an interesting monologue from a Climate Change denier the other day. It was supposed to be a dialogue but I figured I had more to learn by listening and in any event, it soon became clear that he was not the sort to allow for interruptions.
The problem wasn't the strength of his arguments, the depth of his knowledge or the veracity of his facts, indeed, from his perspective, he was right.
And that's the problem: the perspective.
What do I mean by perspective? I mean "mindset" - the much vaunted, but little understood " ecological paradigm shift" you maybe have heard about.
See, from the point of view of a Cartesian thinker, it's all about numbers, statistics, verifiability, and unanimous agreement. "Proof beyond a shadow of a doubt".
For those of us who grew up being taught to think like good reductionistic Cartesians, that makes perfect sense.
This fellow kept pointing out that there was such and such a discrepancy in the science, that there wasn't unanimity in the scientific community and that in any event, because we were looking at a complex non-linear system, there was no way to ever get the kind of rock solid measurements that would allow for verifiability and unanimity in the first place, so the jig was up from the get-go.
The challenge of debating a Cartesian is that there is always a next level of defense towards any argument you give them. On the few occasions that I tried to counter his facts with an opposing fact, he would retort with " Yes, but what is the methodology used to arrive at that conclusion?" Then, even if I could describe in detail the nature of the methodology , he would then reply with, "Yes but the man behind that methodology is a known ( fill in the blank) Alcoholic, womanizer, nut bar, eco-freak etc. and so there can be no validity to his findings as he is invalidated as a human being ergo your counter-argument is false".
(Mind you, methodology and verifiability were no impediment to his making egregious staements like "if we de-carbonize the economy 3 billion people will die".
"Where do you get a cockamamie number like that"
"Oh, it's WELL KNOWN FACT".)
As you can see, it's a no-win situation
But there is another perspective that has been emerging for quite some time now and it is to see things from a Whole-Systems point of view - Holistically, if you will....
Let's start with a practical example. When it comes to complex, non-linear systems, like the human body or the planet's climate, my friend was right: It is very difficult if not impossible to establish LINEAR cause and effect (a pre-requisite to Scientific truth). That is why scientists agree that one should base their conclusions not on perfect unanimity and incontrovertible, final truth, but rather on a body of evidence.
A rigorous Cartesian will see scientific truth as a chain where if any ONE link can be disproven, the whole chain is thought to be corrupted and the argument invalidated.
A whole-systems thinker will instead see scientific enquiry as, say, a Mayan hammock where if any one or several threads are proven false ( for after all, such is the path of scientific advancement - Two steps forward, one step back), the BODY of evidence, the hammock, remains nevertheless strong enough to support the conclusion - In this case that Climate Change is real, immediate, anthropomorphic and way worse than previous models indicated.
Another example would be the Tobacco trials of the 70's when Tobacco executives placed their hands on the bible and swore to tell the truth before the Supreme Court and were not guilty of perjury even though, one after another, they contended that "the link between tobacco use and cancer was not proven".
They were right.
There were, and are, and always will remain gaps, holes and obstacles to proving "beyond a shadow of a doubt" that smoking causes cancer.
Nevertheless, in spite of the Tobacco industry's big-budget and dirty tricks, we, as a society agreed that the body of evidence outweighed the doubts and contrary "evidence". And indeed, did so again with the even harder to prove notion of "second-hand" smoke
Smoking cigarettes is bad for the body, smoking oil is bad for the planet and to a Whole-Systems Thinker, that much is clear, beyond a shadow of a doubt.....


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....And check out the old pic with Bela with a mando.
Over Here
....And check out the old pic with Bela with a mando.
Over Here
I'd like to think his tongue is firmly in cheek here. I have often seen that picture of Bob Marley (not Stevie Wonder) holding his guitar. The Bela picture looks like a poor edit, and the shirt looks like a run of the mill Gap denim. Neat story, though. More of the joys of EBay.
LOL! That's the biggest bunch of baloney I have ever seen. The "Stevie Wonder" photo is obviously Bob Marley. I think the "Bela Fleck" photo may be a young Tiny Tim, but it obviously isn't Bela. And the "GAP" logo being the guy's intials is priceless! This guy is creative, I will give him that. He is probably just trying to see how big a sucker he can catch. He will probably sell that shirt! I'd like to see a picture of the person who buys it. This seller will undoubtedly go on to a bright future in making infomercials!
The whole ad is hilarious. #The seller seems so sincere. #Maybe he believes it to be true.
Don't you think it is ironic that the picture of the actual grandfather shows him WITHOUT a shirt?
the seller is a member of some of the guitar forums. #several weeks ago he started a row over someone's comment concerning a certain famous guitar maker by literally calling this person a "shill" (someone who poses as an uninterested party to lure others into purchasing from a certain company or a certain item, etc.)
as the accused "shill" was in fact a senior member of the group who many had met in person and knew a ruckus ensued and the offender disappeared.
perhaps this is his way of protesting.
so many mandolins, so little time.
I think I recognize that photo, from an old history of the martial arts book I have. I'd have to dig through a box of books in my basement to verify it.Originally Posted by
all in all, one of the funniest things i've seen on the internet. i saw it last night, and i'm taking it as a commentary on all the ebay ads that say things like "gibson? mandolin" and obviously aren't. my hat is off to the author of that auction.
"it's not in bad taste, if it's funny" - john waters
Ha!!! I love ebay!! Hilarious.
Sometimes these auctions are like performance art brings a tear to my eye <sniff>
"Grandpa" is Gichin Funakoshi, originator of Japanese karate (Shotokan style). I thought the ad looked like some of the work Maverick has done. Remember Guitar God?
Arches F4 / Newson F5
Crump B1 / Old Wave GOM
They are selling the shirt right off of poor old grandpa's back? That's sad.
I wandered again to my home in the mountains....
He does not even say the size of the shirt. Dang, I would hate to win such a valuble shirt and not be able to wear it.
Gibson A9
Eastman 804D two point, blonde
Nothing is fool proof for a talented fool
Are you Serious?? That is A BUNCH OF BULL!! Its plain to see that Its a GAP Denim Shirt. And it says "Famous Mandolin Player Bela Fleck" Ummm... Banjo player you mean!!. lol That is the biggest Scam I have EVER seen.
"He who is the first to defend himself, is worthy of being accused~J.R.R Tolkien
And here is the pic of "Grandpa"
"He who is the first to defend himself, is worthy of being accused~J.R.R Tolkien
I liked the "Minnie Cooper" reference, too.
Bob DeVellis
That's a good ad, the only problem is I just converted all of my currency to dinars! Bad timing...
It's almost as good as the guy who was supposedly selling his ex-wife's Beanie Babies.
"tragic curling accident", thats a good one
Hello seasoned veterans. I wanted to ask if ya'll would mind taking a look at a website that I created for my band. I'm new at it so I just need some constructive criticism. Thanks, Bobby
I'm not a seasoned veteran, but I'd be glad to look at the site. What is the address?Originally Posted by (Bobby Brite @ Feb. 09 2004, 14:45)
Hey Gary!! - That's good! - ya' beat me to a post.. "...where is it? - I enjoy being around "quick" folks!! I'd be glad to check-it-out too, but.. - hee... hee...


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Only about 10% of the general population has pet allergies, but at least 30% of people with asthma are allergic to animals. So if your child has asthma, consider whether your pet could be producing allergens that are triggering asthma symptoms.
Contrary to popular belief, your animal's fur probably isn't the culprit. Allergies are caused by the body's reaction to a protein found in the animal's dander (dead skin flakes), saliva, urine, and feathers. Though pet hair itself isn't the problem, this protein can cling to the fur when an animal licks itself.
Also, an animal's fur can collect dust mites, pollen, mold, and other allergens . And any animal that lives in a cage (from birds to gerbils) will produce droppings that can attract mold and dust mites.
You may hear people say that certain breeds of dogs or cats, particularly those that don't shed, won't trigger asthma, but all warm-blooded animals shed allergy-causing proteins and are capable of causing an allergic reaction.
If you're wondering whether your child is allergic to a pet, consider having him or her tested for allergies. If your child turns out to be allergic to your pet, you'll have to decide whether to keep it or find it a new home. The best course is to remove the pet from your home, though this isn't usually the easiest or happiest solution. Your child, other kids in the family, and even adults in the family may have a tough time with this decision.
In some cases, your doctor may say that it's OK to keep a pet if your child receives medicine or allergy shots. If you go this route, you'll also want to limit your child's exposure to the animal, such as by keeping the pet out of your child's bedroom and play areas. Hard as this is to enforce, try to teach your child not to hug or kiss the animal. Vacuum and dust regularly and avoid rugs and wall-to-wall carpeting, especially in your child's room.
Unfortunately, such measures may not be enough - because animal allergens are airborne, heating and ventilation systems will spread allergens throughout the house, even if the pet is confined to one room. Keeping the pet in the yard may not be a total solution either because some allergens will eventually be carried in on clothing.
If you decide to keep your pet, you might want to:
If you have a bird, gerbil, or other small caged animal, keep the cage in a room other than your child's bedroom. Make sure the pet stays in its cage at all times, and clean the cage daily - without your child's assistance. You'll also want to let teachers know about your child's allergies if there's a caged pet in the classroom.
If you do decide to find another home for your pet, be sure to discuss this with your child. Assure your child it's not his or her "fault" - and make sure siblings don't blame the child. Losing a pet, even if just to another home, may be difficult for everyone in the family.
Remember, too, that even if you remove the pet from your home, you may not see improvements in asthma symptoms for a while. It can take up to 6 months to reduce the allergen levels to those of a home without pets. Even if the pet is removed, your child might still need the asthma or allergy medications used previously.
When going to a house with a pet, your child should first take any prescribed allergy medicine and (as always) bring along his or her asthma rescue medication .
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Mark Fadool, clinical director of mental health services at Odessa Brown Children's Clinic, provides early warning signs of mental health issues in kids and teens and urges us all to notice the signs and act early.
In this 30-second video, learn why children should ride in the back seat in a rear-facing car seat until they are age 2, or until they reach the upper weight or height limit for their seat.
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When I interviewed executives at Mayville Engineering Co., a seven-plant, 1,000-employee behemoth of a contract fabricator, I could tell the CEO Bob Kamphuis was proudest of one statistic. The company delivered on time over 99 percent of the time.
On time delivery of quality parts lies at the heart of contract manufacturing. Since the recession I've seen more shops take on the manufacturing of entire products, not just parts. Some already downsized OEMs decided essentially to get out of the manufacturing business. One executive I spoke with talked about how his now much smaller company still designs and sells machines, but outsources nearly all of manufacturing to local suppliers.
This makes sense, he said, because product line manufacturers need to follow the market--and the market may demand an entirely new product made of different materials, requiring different manufacturing processes. Outsourcing nearby, as opposed to overseas, means shops respond quicker. (Besides, inflation and economic uncertainty in Asia has made the labor cost difference less of an issue.)
Companies now think: Why invest in the people and equipment to make things when you have a reliable network of contract manufacturers close at hand? The key word is "reliable." If that executive couldn't find contract fabricators who could deliver quality parts on time, his company probably would be very different today.


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Are you ready to live 100+ years?Are you ready to live 100+ years? By Kim Da-ye In South Korea, the average life expectancy is currently just above 80 years. Here's a cross section of today's octogenarian society, which is expected to be succeeded by an era of centenarians in a few decades. Year 2012: era of octogenarians In 2010, Korean men were expected to live 77.2 years on average and women to 84.1 years. People aged 65 or over, categorized as the elderly, now make up 11.8 percent of the total population, which is almost equivalent to the present percentage of children aged 14 or younger. There is one elderly person for every six aged between 15 and 64 who are classified as potentially "reproductive." The "aggregate birth rate," that indicates the average number of babies a woman is expected to give birth to between the ages of 15 and 49 stood at 1.24 last year. The country's population surpassed the 50-million mark late last month. Nearly one in three senior citizens are engaged in economic activities and in 2010 they spent an average of 235,305 won on hospital expenses each month. Across the country, 25.13 million were employed as of May this year, out of around 26 million potentially economically active people. The economy grew by 0.9 percent in the first quarter while the consumer price index climbed 0.2 percent in May from a month ago. The average Korean household earns a total of 4.12 million won and spent an average 3.39 million won a month over the January-March period with a substantial part of 240,000 won channeled into private education. Households and non-profit organizations held 1.09 quadrillion out of a national total of 2.37 quadrillion won financial assets in cash and savings, 612.74 trillion won held in insurance and pensions, 210.66 trillion won in bonds, 439.27 trillion won in shares and 155 billion won in derivatives. The portion of savings against disposable incomes was a meager 4.3 percent in 2010 _ down from 24.7 percent in 1998 _ compared to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) average at 7.4 percent. The Korean baby boomer generation born between 1955 and 1963 collected 458,000 won a month on average from the national pension plan last year. For every 100,000 Koreans, 144 died from cancers, 53 from problems with blood vessels in the brain, 47 from heart disease, 21 from diabetes and 15 from pneumonia in 2010. More than 44 percent of men aged 15 or over smoked in 2009, compared to 7 percent of women, while one person consumed 8.9 liters of alcohol throughout the year ― lower than the OECD average at 9.3 liters. More than 30 percent of the population was obese. Year 2060: era of centenarians Turning the clock forward, when baby boomers will be in their late 90s or will have reached the age of 100, let's consider how the future population make-up in 2060. Statistics Korea forecast last December that women will be expected to live 90.3 years with men at 86.6 years in 2060. There will be 84,282 centenarians ― up from 1,982 in 2010. It means that there will potentially be one centenarian for every 522 Koreans, compared to one in up to 25,000 in 2010. The number of those aged 65 or over will have ballooned three fold between 2010 and 2060 to 17.6 million, which represents four elderly people in every 10 Koreans. The number of senior citizens aged 85 or over is expected to shoot up ten-fold from 370,000 to 4.48 million during the same period. The population is forecast to decrease to 44 million by 2060. The portion of people aged between 15 and 64 will peak at 72.9 percent in 2016 but fall below 50 percent by the end of the first century of the new millennium. Ten economically active people will have to support eight elderly people and two children. Furthermore the size of the majority workforce aged between 25 and 49 will have almost halved from 20.43 million in 2010 to 10.7 million in 2060. The forecast for the economic environment in 2060 looks pretty grim. The gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate will have dropped to 2-percent level in 2025 and below 1 percent in 2055, according to a report from the National Assembly Budget Office released in June. The portion of tax revenue against GDP could drop from 26 percent in 2012 to 22.1 percent in 2060 while expenditure could grow from 24.8 percent to 35.4 percent if the government continues to spend like it does now. The 448-trillion-won national debt represented 34.2 percent of GDP in 2010. This percentage is feared to grow to a whopping 218.6 percent in 2060. A committee of the National Pension Service estimated in 2008 that the national pension fund will begin in 2044 paying out more than it collects and earns from investments and could eventually be depleted by 2060. In the latest report, the national assembly budget office move the depletion forward to 2053. Independence is the key word Can the predicted phenomenon of baby boomers living for 100 years until 2060 a blessing or a tragedy? More than 35 percent of 500 people living in farming areas and fishing villages responded to a survey that stating that they think living up to the age of 100 years old is not a blessing, compared to less than a third who said it is. Those concerned about living for a century said they did not want to be burdens to their children, suffer from diseases and illnesses or to experience extended periods as senior citizens, according to a research by the Korea Rural Economic Institute conducted in late 2011. Their perception of ageing is, in essence, a loss of independence because they may no longer work, be without enough money or become sick. Experts point out that a vital step towards preparation for the era of centenarians will be changing perception _ People will no longer just want to live long but live well. "The talking point for the era of centenarians should be sustainability. To achieve it, we need independence, opportunities, participation and coexistence _ not government-level care. We need 'new normal standards' for all different sectors," said Lee Soo-young, a professor at Seoul National University, in a presentation. The presentation was prepared for a massive government-organized conference held last December on the subject of how to create a "dynamic era of centenarians". The subject has begun to be taken seriously throughout various sectors of the society from the public sector to the private and individuals. "In the era of centenarians, independence must be strongly emphasized above other values. It shouldn't be for just the vulnerable classes but for all from a long-term perspective," said Lee. |


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It was a treat to have a thick piece of sockeye salmon, whick the markets don't sell.. We miss the First Nation masks, and happy to see the Livingston prints on the walls.
An all- round scenic view will enhance the level of enjoyment during dinner. Waiters are patient enough and not pushy or rushing through. If the bread are more fresh, it'll be a bonus.
The receiptionist is very friendly and always so polite to people. The waitress service is wearing smiling face all the time. But when the guy who's put down my food on the table was scared me, because he was almost pushed down my drink. I was quickly to hold the drink and so it didn't fall down on the table. His work falls short of my expectations. Hopefully this will not happen again to me when next visit. Kind regards, Philly
Whole experience was excellent. Recommend without reservation
We held a long-overdue family dinner at the SH. I do not regret my decision of booking with the SH, amongst all that Vancouver has to offer. The staff was efficient and patient (with our 18 month old granddaughter). The spectacular view and tremendous food was fundamental to the overall excellence of the occasion. We had a great reunion.
The view was spectacular and the seafood was prepared perfectly. There is lots to try on the menu. Service was very good.
When in Vancouver or traveling to Whistler, always try to stop at the Salmon House. Been one of our favorites for many years.
We arrived at 6:15pm, given a window seat but my wife wanted a higher view table. So we moved to the lounge area and basically had the room all to ourselves. Waiter was very attentive and helpful with the camera. We thoroughly enjoy the food and ambience of our experience. My wife has ideas about planning events at this location in the coming months. Great Experience
Once again, we were not disappointed! The food was perfectly prepared and presented. From the salmon and prawn spring rolls to the alder grilled salmon, everything was excellent. Our server was great; very friendly and funny. Of course, the spectacular view of the city is always a highlight of our visit.
The entertainment provided by Chico is worth visiting the restaurant itself.
We had unexpected visitors from out of town and made a last minute reservation at the Salmon House. We were given a table at the window so the visitors were able to fully appreciate the spectacular view and the food and service were excellent. There is a large selection of fish dishes on the menu, but all in our party were able to find something that they thoroughly enjoyed. The chocolate cake for dessert was sublime! We would definitely go back again, hopefully soon
The view, the food, the service always make it a very enjoyable dining experience.
Having lived in BC for almost a year, we are trying to find different favourite spots. The Salmon House is definitely one of those! A must for bringing out of town visitors. You will not find a better overall view, paired with excellent cuisine.
Several friends told us this was a "do not" miss experience. They were right. The Alder grilled Salmon and Coho Salmon were special. Another in the party had the lobster, crab and scallops . He said it was outstanding. That says a lot coming from a Floridian. The view was great. Make sure to go before sunset to see the city light up as it gets dark. Service was efficient and professional. The waitress was able to explain each dish to us very succinctly.
we always make a point to celebrate our anniversary and bithdays here because of the ambience and menu choices. Food price however is pricey.
We came for the excellent seafood, scenic location & exemplary service and we .....were not disappointed. Our server was first class. They did not rush us and came to the table at appropriate times. The crab & tenderloin was amazing. It is certainly recommended especially if you get a window view.
My friend and I wanted to take his Dad for dinner and this was his Dad's favorite place in Vancouver to eat. We had a great night, but I can only comment on what I ate because I really didn't ask how they liked the food. I ordered the seafood pasta dish and it was well prepared. A couple got engaged a couple of tables across from us and it was so cute! The waiter brought them champange right away! Overall a nice dinner. :)
Can't beat the Salmon House for tasty seafood dishes and a beautiful view. Good-sized portions with great presentation. The service was attentive and professional. Easy to get to and easy to park at. My ahi tuna was done to perfection. Our guests were from out of town and the waiter had us moved to a window seat, without our asking. The restaurant was packed but you wouldn't know it from the noise level - easy to have a conversation and very relaxed.
I hadn't been to the Salmon House in years but it was every bit as wonderful as I remember it to be. We will definitely return.
This is a family favorite of ours ... however not a place I would take children. The view is hit and miss depending on the weather but on a clear day the view is spectacular. The food was very good, fresh and creative with great flavor. Lots of variety on the menu. The only down size is the pricing..... I found the menu to be over priced on all items. While a better Vancouver restaurant, the food does not command this pricing level. Service was great and friendly. As the restaurant fills up it does get noisy so we like to eat early to have the quiet.
one word -- fabulous -- describes it all -- the scenic view , the food , the service , everything !!
I had a Party of 8 of which 2 were from Houston Texas, 2 were from Pittsburgh and 2 were from West Virginia. The food and wine list was fantastic and there wasn't a bad seat for the clear view of downtown Vancouver. I know that when our Conference comes to Vancouver in 2016 the Salmon House will be one of the most visited venues for ambiance and special Dining experiences. Hats off to all.
The halibut special was the best of the season so far.
The best view of Vancouver! In my opinion the best place to sit is the lounge area. You can have your dinner there too! The food was excellent: Sable fish, scallops & shrimp were soooo tasty! Server was very friendly and attentive. Can highly recommend bringing out of town friends!
this was my first time at the Salmon Hill. It is a beautiful and relaxing place. Loved the Seafood chowder and maple tart. good place to go for a special occasion or just to treat yourself. the only criticism I have was that my potatoes were over done. but I really enjoyed myself ..would definitely go again and bring more friends.
Great value for money. A set menu for $29 for 3 courses was a surprise and the soup, salmon and dessert were lovely. Good selection of local BC wines was appreciated--- Excellent Wildgoose Reisling.
Our party of three enjoyed the food (as usual) and, in particular, the specially priced 3 courst menu. The waitress also noted that our guest was celebrating a birthday and, without request, provided a birthday candle. Service was excellent as usual.
Food was excellent as usual and we enjoyed the Fabulous view as well.
Very comfortable seating with beautiful scenes.....the foods were good ....good environment for gathering too......will go again soon.
Went for a 60th birthday and it was fantastic. Party of 7 - great view of the harbour/Vancouver. Food was delicious - my duck came a little too medium (had ordered med/rare) and our waitress, once i had pointed that out, immediately offered to have it refired. Came back beautifully! All our party enjoyed their food immensely. At the end, because the duck was not right, they had taken that one dish off the tab - so nice of them. True service & outstanding. Will have no problem recommending Salmon House! Thanks to all for a great birthday dinner!
the place was almost empty as it was 2pm on a thanksgiving weekend - the brunch menu is quite small, which is good. Kids menu offers huge portions btw! service quite friendly a lot more relaxed than fraiche and a lot cheaper!
We arrived right at opening and were the only customers in the restaurant. More trickled in as the morning progressed. One of the best features of the restaurant is the view. It is really quite stunning. Our brunch entrees were perfectly done and were all quite tasty. Our server was friendly and attentive. Definitely a great place for brunch. The prices are modest.
Our waiter made us feel very special for our 35th anniversary. The food was amazing, especially the popcorn crime brûlée. It was the best crime brûlée we've ever had!
There was nothing traditional about our meal but the food was well-prepared and delicious, the service was friendly and informed, the wine list was varied and above average, and we had perfect weather to enjoy the spectacular night view of Vancouver. Overall the perfect choice to take my family visiting from Ontario for a good west coast experience. I will be back. Thank you.
Been going to this place for years and its absolutely gorgeous, Inside and out. The costs of the meals are expensive, but it is very very worth it!
We partook in the Salmon House on the Hill West Coast Feast special that is running this month as a birthday dinner for my husband. The chooses were great, very filling and well presented.
We had the opportunity to be seated by the expansive display windows overlooking the city & water in the month of October. A blanket of fog cloaked the city, not dimming the view but allowing for a stunning sunset. The trees were dark, the sunset was a rich orange, red ... playing out for 15 long wonderful minutes. The table beside us had a grand bouquet of tropical flowers delivered to their table which made the dinner surroundings even more beautiful. I found that the food was hotter & much better when dining in the middle of the week as it seems the chefs are not pressured & can focus more on quality. Presentation was beautiful, dinner was hot & very tasty.
The Salmon House continues to consistently have excellent service and excellent food. If you want a great view on a clear night and you are in the northshore, I will highly recommend you stop for lunch or dinner.
Had diner with the family here. 20mins from downtown Vancouver. Picked a rainy day, so the views weren't great, but should be excellent on a clear day. Food was very good, but not brilliant. The service was attentive, the atmosphere quite nice for a fairly large restaurant. But then it wasn't very busy. Overall would recommend for anyone close to West Vancouver and definitely on a sunny day! Probably needs reservation then.
thank you for our wonderful dining experience. Honestly you never dissapoint. :-)
This is one of our favorite places to bring our customers when they visit from out of town. They are in awe over the view when we first arrive and totally impressed by the overall service, food and ambience of the restaurant when we leave.
We booked in for a meal for two on the Saturday morning for that evening, we were hoping fora seat with a good view but I think you would need to give more notice. Overall the food was great and the view is amazing if you get a good table. It was really busy until about 8:30 and then in started to clear out a little bit. We enjoyed the evening it next time I would book further in advance to secure abetted table
My wife and I went there for our 25 anniversary and were very pleased. The restaurant was spotlessly clean, the food excellent and reasonably priced, the service very good and the views over Vancouver were amazing! I can't say enough positive things about the Salmon House. We will definitely return.
Great place to meet old friends, especially on a clear night with the city & English Bay spread out below while you enjoy an excellent meal. Six of us, only speaking for myself, the smoked clam chowder was superb & the famous alder grilled sockeye salmon was up to expectations. However, the pavlova was a disappointment. Service was great. And, yes, we'll definitely go back again!
The service at the restaurant was exceptional, and the food was excellent.
Although one can order from an a la carte menu, the best value is picking up the coupon online and getting the three-course dinner for $29.
This gem of a restaurant is situated in West Van, and has a wonderful panoramic view, especially at sunset. Food and service are excellent, the wine list is very good. All staff are very attentive and knowledgeable about the food and wine list, especially our server, Jose. We had the seafood trio which was prawns, sockeye salmon and halibut. It was so good we would have gone back the next night if we had still been in Vancouver. Will definitely be back next time we are in the city.
The staff overall friendliness made the dining enjoyable, except an incident occurred that one apetitzer was in a wrong order, however, the waiter looked at his note and claimed that's what we ordered. Maybe he had misunderstood us or there was an misunderstanding in between. I think for next time, the waiter can exchange the dish to what we wanted, even though it was assumed it's an error on our part.
Excellent, ever changing Menu catering to the seafood lover. Service was spot on and the views from most seats in the place are fabulous! Go checking it. A gear local for a special occasion.
Once again, the Salmon House hit it out of the park. We just can't say enough good things about this place. Food, ambiance, service and all with an amazing view of the city below. The kind of restaurant we want to go back to again and again.


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