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Michelle Parker. Multicoloured panther
The Californian skier who recently joined the crows is a colourful character. We took advantage of her spring downtime to ask her a few questions about skiing, her passions and life in general.
Michelle Parker is a name which sparkles in the skiing world. Filming with Matchstick Productions (MSP), producers of legendary ski films since time began, this fiery skier has become one of the North American production company's most emblematic athletes. With black crows building its nest on the other side of the Atlantic, the arrival of Michelle as an ambassador is what one might call a fortuitous convergence. But aside from the poetic marketing speak, the crows are above all thrilled to now be flying with a great skier who lives for her passions of shredding and living life to the max.
Black crows : How did you get the nickname black panther ?
Michelle : My car is black and my favorite animal is the panther. I was on a trip with Chris Benchetler and Eric Pollard years ago when I got that name. We chose our radio call names based on the colour of your car and your favorite animal. There is a large group of monkeys here in Tahoe that have radio call names as well. It's fun and it certainly took off when Red Bull and MSP produced an edit called the Black Panther.
Black crows : Now you ski for black crows, do you see any analogy between the two ?
Michelle : Ha! Panthers are stealthy animals. Fast and curious. I feel that on my skis as they are an extension of my body. It's fitting that I am on black crows and these skis are ridiculously fun and amazing. I am incredibly happy with their panther-like technology and stealth in the mountains.
Black crows : Which are your favorite models ?
Michelle : I love the Atris Birdie. That is my favorite ski in the world! It's the first time that I ever clicked into a female specific ski and actually felt like they did the trick. It's lighter weight than the men's Atris, but still charges and feels solid under the foot, unlike a lot of women's specific skis. This is the go-to ski in my quiver. If I was going to travel around the world not knowing what the conditions would be, I would take the Atris Birdie for sure.
I also used the Anima while I was in Alaska. I felt like I wanted a bigger ski for that terrain and I was really happy with the Animas performance. It's rock solid, still playful, but absolutely rips. It's a ski that I trust in variable conditions and since they've made it slightly lighter weight, I rocked the 182 and was fired up!
Black crows : How was last season for you?
Michelle : With the lack of snow in North America last year, the winter was off at a slow start in search for powder. I spent some time at Golden Alpine Holidays with MSP where it warmed up just after our arrival. The snow wasn't good enough to film in, but we hiked around a ton. I left there feeling stronger than ever. I then traveled to Japan where I had such an amazing time exploring the country on both the main island and the North Island. We definitely found powder! From Japan I came home for a week to Tahoe and headed up to Alaska after that. It was full on up there. Going from skiing really mellow terrain to Alaska was intimidating. With some days under my belt in those mountains and on that terrain, I started to feel more and more confident and comfortable which was amazing as I've been there twice before and had never felt that. So the season ended on a high note.
Black crows : A specific memory that comes to mind from last winter ?
Michelle : I was fortunate enough to get to spend time in the mountains with a couple of other ladies – Tatum Monod and Lexi Dupont. Skiing with women in terrain like that was really eye opening to me. It gave me a new sense of confidence and it was ridiculously fun. The attitude, positivity, stoke, and lightheartedness was contagious amongst our crew. A really special moment.
Black crows : And then you put your skis away ?
Michelle : No, I went on a trip to Ecuador to climb and ski Cotopaxi with a large group of friends from Tahoe. Adrian Ballinger, owner of Alpenglow Expeditions, invited me to join himself and a group of friends, athletes and clients. Mountaineering is a new realm of skiing that I am just getting into and this will be my first high altitude peak. I was looking forward to figuring it out with friends and seeing how my body coped with the altitude. In the run up to the trip, I had to get in really good shape and make sure I was feeling strong.
Black crows : How did it go ?
Michelle : Ecuador was absolutely amazing. Such a unique and cool experience to be a part of. It was my first time attempting to climb and ski high altitude peaks. You never know how your body is going to react at altitude, but I felt great. We went through the craziest weather that I have ever experienced on a mountain with rain, snow, and really intense wind. So intense that we were literally crawling on all fours to make it to the top of Cotopaxi. 300 feet shy of the summit we decided to turn around due to the high winds and go down. Skis still on our back, covered in an inch of rime ice, we walked down this massive volcano making no turns, but with huge smiles regardless. It was truly a great experience, a learning experience, and a great stepping stone in my skiing to take me to different places and mountains around the world.
We did however get to make some turns on Cayambe the previous morning. After being shut down by white out conditions and high winds, myself and my good friend Jim Morrison clicked into our skis and had the best time ever skiing from 17,000 ft.
Black crows : What's it like for you at home?
Michelle : I love being home! Squaw Valley ultimately raised me with my family being based there. I now live in Tahoe City with a close group of friends at my house. The sense of community and love that I feel when I am home is like no other. I feel really lucky to have grown up in such a beautiful location with endless mountains to play on in every season. Skiing, climbing and biking occupy most of my time while I am here in Lake Tahoe and I never get bored. California is a sunny place and I feel as though I certainly take advantage of that!
Black crows : What kind of person are you? More relaxed or active ?
Michelle : I can't sit still very long. I'm a 'yes' person and tend to overcommit myself at times. I'm not really into relaxing as I like to be moving and doing fun activities as much as possible. I live about a block away from a trail system which is great for mountain biking and trail running. There are two sweet doggies living at my house as well. They don't belong to me, but I treat them as though they are mine when I am home. I love running and biking with them! My three room mates are also very active and my closest friends. It's great to come home to such a tight knit group of friends that are always fired up to be outside getting after it.
Black crows : What do you get up to during the summer months ?
Michelle : I still travel quite a bit in the summer for different events and I head South to SASS Global Travel to coach at a summer camp in Argentina for about a month every August. My summers are packed full of adventures trying to get as much sun as possible climbing or biking. I also spend a lot of time with my family here. Family is very important to me and I feel lucky to have such a supportive one. It's a blast to go on hikes with my mom and golf with my dad. I love to cook, visit the farmers market and go to places in and around Tahoe that I haven't yet been. There's lots to explore here!
Black crows : Is skiing a family thing ?
Michelle : My mom and dad are two of the most passionate skiers. My mom in particular skis nearly every day. On her lunch break she heads to the hill to get at least one run in. She truly loves it and it's really fun to go out with my family. My dad is a ripping skier, but I have to watch out sometimes because he'll always try to keep up with me. He's fast and just got two new knees so hopefully this upcoming season I'll have a lot more days on the hill with my dad. Skiing is a common thread for my brother and I. I have had some of the most memorable runs with him.
Black crows : What kind of a skier were you when you were young ?
Michelle : I grew up racing here in Squaw Valley. When I was 15 I started to compete in slope style and half pipe contests which is ultimately how I broke into the ski industry. Growing up I just loved to be outside in the mountains. Squaw was such an incredible place to grow up surrounded by world class skiers, chasing them around the mountain. I spent a lot of time skiing. Racing taught me the technical skills and then I took it from there.
Black crows : How did it strike you that you could dedicate your life to skiing ?
Michelle : I was skiing one day and a guy came up to me and handed me a business card. Jason Leventhal, then owner and founder of Line skis. He was my first real sponsor and talked me into competing in my first slope style competition. That was the US Open when I was 16. It all started to take off from there and I just stuck with it because it was the most fun thing in the world. It still is, without a doubt.
Black crows : And how did you make it work ?
Michelle : I just kept at it. My love for skiing has grown tremendously since day one. I am constantly finding new challenges and objectives. There is so much in the world to explore on your skis and I am lucky to have been able to call skiing my job for the past 12 years. Positivity and just purely enjoying the sport is what has kept me in it.
Black crows : Can you concentrate exclusively on skiing or do you have other jobs ?
Michelle : Skiing is my only job, but that job extends into many different aspects of my life. It's a full time job year round, so yes I concentrate exclusively on skiing.
Black crows : As a person living close to nature, do you aspire to protect it ?
Michelle : I am actively calling the state senators and officials asking them to put a price on carbon and supporting clean energy. I think this is the most effective way. I live very consciously here in Tahoe and when I travel and I try to conserve, not consume, and be aware of my actions. I know that I travel a lot so often I'll purchase carbon credits and support green initiatives. I use my voice with friends and fans alike.
Black crows : When you are shooting videos, how do you choose and prepare your line ?
Michelle : Whatever looks like the most fun really. I start at the bottom and go up from there. How is the run out? Is it exposed? What are your exits? Then take a photo, go to the top, orient myself, and take it from there.
Black crows : How would you define your type of skiing ?
Michelle : I like to ski fast. I love hitting cliffs and being playful too.
Black crows : Do you feel you are progressing in your skiing ?
Michelle : Yes, every year I gain experience and learn from the mountains and individuals that I surround myself with. I am in a constant state of progression when I spend time in the mountains and I love that feeling. It's spectacular to end a day and to feel a sense of satisfaction.
Black crows : What does skiing mean to you ?
Michelle : Skiing is my biggest passion. It makes me excited, happy, and free. It's an activity that allows me to be completely in the moment and it is where I feel the most focussed in my life. It's like an active meditation. Skiing is the most fun thing that I could possibly think of doing at any point in time. It brought me to incredible places and has shaped how I live my life. The mountains and people that I have met through skiing have had a profound impact on who I am.
Black crows : With the internet, webisodes and POV skiing videos have moved into new realms, what's your opinion on the evolution of ski videos ?
Michelle : I think that it is really important to take your time in the mountains. People are so caught up in producing webisodes and creating video parts for the internet…I feel as though things are moving too quickly at times to produce. I think it's very crucial and important to do things slow and take your time while dealing with the snowpack and bigger mountains. I also think that a lot of good has come from POV and the internet, but I also am a big fan of producing a ski movie at the end of the year. Watching an edit on your phone is nothing like going to a movie premier, meeting athletes, and watching it on the big screen.
Black crows : Do you ever switch places and film or photograph others ?
Michelle : I love photography so I am always shooting other athletes while we are out filming. I love to throw photos up of everyone in the mountains having a good time so there's that as well. Filming is creative and I enjoy it, but I don't have the editing side down.
Black crows : Did you go to college and do you have any other passions outside of skiing ?
Michelle : I love to learn. I've taken quite a few college courses, never for the papers, but for the knowledge. I love to read and I love to learn. Humility is one of the greatest characteristics in a human, I think. So learning from those around you, the mountains, and from reading or school is very much a passion of mine.
Black crows : Do you know what you would like to do after your professional career ?
Michelle : I think about it all the time and it's exciting. I could do anything! I love skiing so much and the industry has helped make me become the person that I am today so sticking in the industry in some way or another would be great, but there is so much in life that I am interested in and my passions are growing and morphing all of the time. It's an exciting thought.


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Curtis Wilson – The Artist
Mulidzas-Curtis Wilson's portfolio is going to include art pieces/projects he currently is working on within 2011, masks, paddles, special projects, designs/logos and other carvings. Please have a look around and if you have the chance let him know what you think. If you have any question please do not hesitate to contact Curtis directly…
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I thought it would be cool if a player can exchange squad members.
exchange members with other players. Perhaps export a team member into a file and then email it to someone else... ?
It would be nice is there was some kind of special integer assoicated with a squad member and some central database to track squad members, to register it with a unique team.
just an idea.
Trade Squad Members
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August 6th marked the first anniversary of my discovery of the cancerous tumor I underwent treatment for this past year. Not surprisingly, I remember the discovery of the lump down to the half hour: between one and one thirty in the morning while I was in bed.
I have mixed feelings on the past year. To be honest, after I learned it was cancer, I was kind of meh. Shocked. Throughout most of my treatment, to be honest. I just did what I needed to. Not sure exactly where on the "Oh, no, it's cancer!" spectrum I am now. Parts of it seem a little surreal now when I think about them. Other things I remember with sharp clarity.
Today after my shower, I looked at my scars. The one under my arm is a nice healthy color, just a bit pink, and well-healed. I was worried about it for a while. It didn't seem to heal completely until after the radiation treatments and had a bruised/purplish look to it until a couple months ago. I didn't start putting my antiperspirant on my right underarm until May because I was afraid it would somehow affect the scar. I experience no pain from this scar now, though occasionally I'll have phantom sensations in the numb area beneath my arm, and I have to be careful when I shave so I don't cause abrasions since I can't tell if I'm giving myself razor burn, never mind an injury.
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The portacath scar is the best looking of the lot. It's visible when I wear my tank tops for square dancing and isn't even vaguely pinkish any more. Aside from a little pockmark-like spot at one end, it's almost completely gone. I'm no longer afraid of the weight of my right breast pulling this scar open, and I was really afraid of that for a few months.
A portion of my right upper arm is still numb from the nerve cut the doctor made to reach my lymph nodes in the surgery to remove the cancer. I'm not getting as many phantom sensations from the location as I used to. Every so often, I'll itch around the edges of the numb area, but in a spot where scratching actually gets rid of the annoyance.
My hair has all grown back. It's about 1-2 inches long now and curlier than it was before, though this is evident only after a fresh washing. Day after wash, it's unruly and won't do what I want it to, so I've resigned myself to near-constant bad hair days. LOL


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In Living Economics: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow, Peter J. Boettke contributes to this tradition by discussing the ideas of some of the most important economists of the past centuryundefinedfamous and not so famous "worldly philosophers" whose innovative theories shed light on pressing issues such as inflation and unemployment, capitalism and socialism, competition and entrepreneurship, law and politics, and customs and civil society. He also explains how the conduct of economists, both in classrooms and in scholarly journals written for their peers, enhances or diminishes the influence of economic thinking on the world of practical affairs.
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Norton Lindsey & Wolverton took full advantage of the glorious weekend weather to record two emphatic friendly victories.
First XI skipper James Pyatt dropped straight into form, scoring 175 runs over the two days and returning a tidy three for 14 with the ball.
On Saturday, Knowle Village were invited to bat and were dismissed for 166 off 37 overs, with only Amin (66) and Martin Richmond (51) making any impression with a fifth-wicket stand of 100.
Rory Baker impressed with the ball, taking three wickets for just four runs, assisted by Pyatt's impressive spell at the end of the Knowle innings.
In reply, Norton cruised to victory thanks mainly to innings from Martin Perfect (44) and Conor Green (58).
Pressure initially came from Knowle's opening bowler Hasnan who returned fine figures of two for nine off ten overs.
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As the sunshine continued, Norton's Sunday XI welcomed Martins CC who elected to bat first.
A total of eight bowlers were used, with Kieran Kite (2-14) and Guy Mullen (2-19) doing the most damage as Martins reached 177 for seven off their 40 overs.
Rashid Mohammed top-scored with 41, while M Habib made 26 before falling victim to youngster Sam Rushton.
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This season, Norton Lindsey & Wolverton are fielding three teams in the Cotswold Hills League for the first time, competing in the Premier Division, Division Three and Division Six.
n The 2017 season got under way for Kenilworth on Saturday with a crushing 104-run defeat at home to Rugby in a 40-over friendly.
Rugby opted to bat first and opener Asaad Qureshi (44) laid a decent foundation for his side.
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Wickets were shared for the hosts, with Ed Ruswa (2 for 44) and Matt Casey (2 for 45) picking up two apiece.
Kenilworth were never up with the required rate, with only number three Tom Booker, with a fine 91 (10x4), making any impact on the visitors' bowling attack.
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Saturdays sunshine saw Vipers take on Monmouth at home. After a picking up momentum with multiple back to back wins the squad were determined to keep their winning ways against the tough opposition.
The first quarter started well with monmouth struggling to get passes passed Vipers strong defence. The ball was very quickly turned over and sent swiftly up court by Debbie and Hayley to the awaiting shooters , the quarter ended with Vipers ahead 14-8.
The second quarter saw Vipers continue to maintain a high standard of netball with Ness and Helen working well to continually find the net. Monmouth's defence struggled to find an answer to the attacking pair. 31-18.
Making no changes Vipers chose to keep their strong team in tact with Andrea and Kim making multiple flying interceptions that prevented the away side from making the most of any opportunities they had. 50-29.
The final quarter was the best across the court for Paulton with Becky stopping all balls into the awaiting GS. The ball was sent up court with panache, as all of the Vipers squad worked hard to come forward onto the ball preventing Monmouth from making any interceptions. The quarter ended 63-36 an absolutely fantastic win for Vipers.


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Paul Dorman
"Singing and music have always been a way for me to express who and what I am and the best part of it, is that it's so much fun." Paul Dorman grew up in Paterson, New Jersey and was educated in orthodox yeshivot until attending Connecticut College in New London, CT and the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre in Manhattan. He began singing as a young boy in temple and made his theatrical debut as one of the children in the opera Carmen at the Atlantic City Convention Center in New Jersey.
An invested cantor, Hazzan Dorman studied under Hazzan Nate Lam and Hazzan Meir Finkelstein and began his cantorial career under Hazzan Finkelstein at Sinai Temple in Los Angeles. There he helped create progressive award winning services such as "Friday Night Live" and "Torah In The Round". At Temple Ramat Zion, where he served as cantor for seven years, he continued that tradition, creating, with Rabbi Michael Graetz, the award winning book and CD "Pray In Deed", the award winning "Kolot" service and "Shabbat Sings".
In addition he has performed in, directed, written and produced theatre, film, operas and concerts. He has composed songs, new settings for liturgical pieces and is currently at work on a new album/CD. Some of the songs he has written for his new album are contemporary expressions of the poetic liturgy. All of the songs express a joy of life and the hope that we can make a better world.
Paul is the recipient of the United Synagogue Gold Award for Learning for Pray In Deed, the United Synagogue Award for Family Programming for Kolot, the Men's Club Western Region Humanitarian Award, Temple Ramat Zion Sisterhood's Chayei Olam Award and the Aron HaKodesh Citation of Merit from Sinai Temple. He is a proud member of the Cantors Assembly and Guild of Temple Musicians.
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4 Levels of Measurement in Social Science Research
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Went on a 3-week trip with my SX120is and it performed flawlessly. Downloaded all pictures upon returning. Hadn't used camera for a couple of weeks when yesterday the screen started displaying a very low resolution frozen picture and the camera stoped responding to all the controls. After about 10 seconds, the camera turned off without retracting the lens. This problem keeps repeating, but not the exact same way every time. Sometimes the camera functions well for a minute or two before hang
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Lens Error I purchased a Nikon P90 a month ago; and it was working just fine. A couple of days ago during a photo shoot (after taking 190+ photos without any trouble), the camera went crazy.. It shows a lens error when turned on; asks to 'remove the lens cap' even if it is already removed. The lens starts to zoom out & in for a couple of times; then this error message comes up and just hangs. Tried removing the card, battery and even tried re-charging the cell. I purchased it from UK, and I'm n
This is probably THE most common failure among digital cameras. There's a halfway chance of fixing it yourself, described here: http://camerarepair.blogspot.com/2007/12/fixing-lens-error-on-digital-camera.html ... Nikon COOLPIX P90 Digital Camera
Hi. Last 2 weeks when i was trying to zoom to take a picture suddenly the lens stuck and my camera automatically turn off without a warning. My cam still got 1 bar battery but failed to turn on. So i thought maybe the battery need to be recharge however after recharging it my cam still cannot be turn on. Plzz help me.. Do anyone here face the same or similar problem like me? how to solve it?.. Nurnaz.
Fixing a Lens Error on a Digital Camera\012\012This has to be THE most common failure mode for a digital camer ... Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Digital Camera
Hi I needed to change the batteries of my PowerShot A540 and foolishly did this without turning the camera off first. It is now 'frozen' in the act of trying to retract the lens. It won't turn on. All that happens when I try to turn it on is that the green light on the top briefly goes on. What should I do? Thanks. Mike Workman
Does this show any lens error ?please try pushing the lens assembly gently with hand ... Canon Digital Cameras
A few months ago my camera started having problems. no matter how many times i change the batteries, the camera still will not turn on and when it does it flashes a quick image and then the screen goes black and it dies without taking in the lens!!! i am very VERY careful with it and have never dropped it, so i do not understand why it is not working! the Camera is only a year old and i have used it quite a few times and it has never had a problem until now.
Hi,This is a common problem. There is a fault within the lens mechanism. The lens error is common for cameras with telescoping lenses.\015\012 ... Sanyo Xacti VPCS1275 Digital Camera
Lens Error When I turn the camera on Ijust get the message Lens Error - It started without reason- ANy suggestions.?
Hold firmly in one hand with the camera on and strike the camera on its edge against the heel of your other hand. Try this a few times, turning the camera off then on to check results between strikes. The lens is sticking to cause this problem. ... Casio Exilim EX-Z57 Digital Camera
Hi, I have Nikon P90. From last week i am facing following problem. Whenever i switch on my camera for taking pic, everything starts but i get message on the screen " Lens Error (If lens cap is attached,turn the camera off, remove the lens cap,and the turn the camera on) The above error message is their despite i opend the shutter of the lens. Kindly help me to know the above problem.
Hi,Here is a tip that I wrote about How toget a Digital Camera Lens to work againSteps toRepair a Digital Camera Lens\012heatman101 ... Nikon D90 Digital Camera with 18-105mm lens
Lens stuck Please help me, I tried to turn on my camera today (it had been working fine before) and when I tried to switch it on the lens would not fully it open and my camera was making a whirling noise. The screen is black and will not take photos. The lens won't open fully and when it does eventually close has difficulty doing so. The camera then makes a beep beep beep noise and displays "Please turn the power on and off again". Please help I can't live without my camera and can't afford
If the lens is not coming out, its stuck, or it wont completely open or close, that is the lens assembly, that needs to be repaired. You need to take it to somebody, that can either repair it or replace it for you. There is nothing that can be done, ... Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-P8 Digital Camera
I have a Canon Powershot S3 IS and I was looking at picture I had taken and the lens was retracted. I switched to the camera mode and the lens started to come out and hit my leg and stopped half way. The lens went dark. I turned it off to retract the lens and then turned it back on. The lens came all the way out but the screen is still black and I could feel the camera and just barely hear it making the noise it makes when the lens is coming out but it was already all the way out. I switche
Format ur memory card ....and replace the cells.....might work...contact the customer care for help ..they mightr be able to fix it ... ... Digital Cameras
Problem*cybershot DSC-S40 Hi 3 day ago i turn On camera.but after Shot,camera Lens problem is started(not Close or ready to use) ...Lens Vibrating!!!Lens sound is geeeeeezzzzzzhhh!!!!(10-15 sec)..... Turn ON and OFF take a Few Second ( 10-15 Sec ) .....finally this text show in the screen : "please turn OFF and ON again" i don't remember camera Dropped !!!! Or other thing ... battery is FULL charged !!! JUST i can review recent picture please Help meeee :(
You have a jammed lens error the lens has to be repaired or replaced. You dont have to drop the camera for this to occur it can happen when ever the camera is in your pocket or purse. it accidently gets turned on and when the lens is coming out it is ... Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-S40 Digital Camera
Hp945lens When I fix a wide angle lens to my camera and switch it on, the zoom tries to come out, fails and then turns the camera off. I'm assuming that because the screw-on lens is on the outer fixed lens this is stopping the zoom from coming out which then turns the camera off. What am I doing wrong?
Hi Do you use a lens tube? You need one of these so the lens does not hit the screw on lens when it extends. Quite cheap on ebay etc. Standard 55mm thread.Hope this helpsjbrevealsall ... HP Photosmart 945 Digital Camera
When turning off the camera, the lens does not retract. I also get an error message "SYSTEM ERROR (ZOOM)" and another one "PLEASE TURN THE CAMERA OFF AND THEN ON". Once the camera is turned on, I can hear the lens mechanism working, but obviously failing.
HelloThe problem is that the lens has become stuck in the barrel. There are some DIY solutions you could try, but the \012probability is that you will have to get it fixed by a professional. ... Panasonic DMC-FX37 Digital Camera
Canon 20d, mirror constantly setting under power, sounds like the camera shutter constantly engaging, like a multiple exposure. with or without lens attached, with or without memory card, with or without time/date battery, sometimes even when camera turned off, and sometimes with camera turned off and as soon as battery makes contact with terminals.
Preliminary reviews of various forums indicate that this is a shutter-lock issue, requiring the whole shutter assembly to be replaced.\015\012I just sent mine in for repairs for the same issue, but they haven't diagnosed it yet.\015\012It ... Digital Cameras
Lumix tz3 Please turn camera off and then on again" as soon as camera is switched on. I Can view any menu, or read SD card, but cannot take any pictures. If I turn on in a picture taking mode it starts to focus and then the message appears, when I turn it off the lens does not close. If I turn on in playback mode, it works fine, if I turn it off from playback mode, then the lens closes. Basically, any picture taking mode triggers the error message. Solution?
Low battery maybe? Try holding camera firmly in one hand, with camera on and in record mode, and strike in on its edge firmly on the heal of your other hand. This technique is often sucessful with temporary camer 'quirks' like freezing, lens not full ... Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 Digital Camera
Lens error when i turn off my camera, the lens fails to retract and i get a screen that says, lens error, restart camera. Can anyone explain this. When i try to turn cmera off/on the lens remains extended. It does take pictures.
On Fathers Day, 2006, I received a Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, and it has served me well. Just before Father's Day, 2012, my young son dropped my precious PowerShot on its lens onto a wood floor, causing the smallest ring at the end of the lens assemb ... Canon PowerShot SD700 IS Digital ELPH / IXUS 800 Digital Camera
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ2 Image 'melts' into streaky vertical lines when camera is turned on. This problem started occuring immediately after I found my kids deliberately turning the camera off while jamming the lens cover open, so they could get the 'turn camera off and then on again' error message (yes, I know - they've been banned from touching it again). I confiscated the camera, turned it off and it sat unused for about 3 days. When it was next turned on, the image on the LCD screen was
... Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ2 Digital Camera
When I turn on my camera the lens will wind in and out making a clicking noise. The light will stay red and won't turn to green and the screen will stay black. when i turn the camera on the lens extends,it starts clicking, stays black and i cannot take pictures
Exactly the same with mine.\015\012I dont know whats up with it.\015\012I have the FE -310. ... Olympus FE-210 Digital Camera
Help! Hi I am having trouble with my sony camera. Every time I turn the camera ON, the lens starts going out and the in for several times. Then, the screen tells me to turn the camera OFF. It seems to me that the lens cants find home position and cycles through its operation to stop at home but can't. Is there something I can do. Sincerely Jose
I have the exact same camera as you..i had the exact same problem as you did too..i got so madthis worked for me, so i think it will work for you1.take the batteries out of the camera2.hold the power button for 30 seconds ... Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W50 Digital Camera
I'm a new user of the D90 (and digital in general), and on my first major trip with it I had problem with the shutter not working. I would take some images, put the camera down without turning it off and move on to the next spot. At the second stop the camera would not work. I'd turn it off, remove the battery, run the lens in and out and eventually it would work again. The message I got was F--, which said that the lens was not installed properly. However the lens was never removed. What's
George,Since you didn't say if this was a "new camera & lens" or if it was a "new to you" camera and lens, or which *exact* lens you have, there are a couple of ways this can work.Nikon lists the following remedy for error ... Nikon D90 Digital Camera with 18-105mm lens
Lens error when trying to power on camera. no dirt in lens. lens extends buzzes retracts and turns and then repeats before fully retracting. Can see camera focusing while cycling and retracting. lens error appears on screen at end of cycle. tried tapping camera and lens body to dislodge dirt as well as compressed air on lens body without success. any ideas?
HelloThe problem is that the lens has become stuck in the barrel\012 after dropping it. There are some DIY solutions you could try, but the \012probability is that you will have to get it fixed by a professional.Use\012\012\01 ... Nikon Coolpix S210 Digital Camera
Lens error Hello, my son has a Nikon Coolpix L11 camera. Today he took it to school for the last day of class to get pictures of his friend. He says that when he took the camera out of his pocket, he noticed that the lens was half extended and open. When he turns the camera on, the lens assemply does nothing and the lcd displays a lens error. We have attempted removing the batteries and even trying fresh ones, but to no avail. I'm leary to open the camera without knowing first what I need to
HelloThe problem is that the lens has become stuck in the barrel. There are some DIY solutions you could try, but the \012probability is that you will have to get it fixed by a professional. ... Nikon Coolpix L11 Digital Camera
Lens error, restart the camera. How to retart. The zoom lens projected is not getting back again When the camera was on, the zoom lens cameout and got struct and not going inside. we get a instruction as ''lens error, re start the camera'' W e dont know how to restart and tried but failed. we need solution. We are unable to use the camera.
Lens errors are fairly common. Usually it's sand or grit interfering with the lens extension mechanism. Or the camera's been dropped with the lens extended. Or the camera has been powered on, but the lens had been blocked preventing its extension. Or ... Digital Cameras
Hi, I own a Sony Cybershot camera, and it has been giving a few problems as of this week. The lens keep re-adjusting in and out when I turn the camera on to take pictures. It however responds just fine when in picture-view mode. There is a screen prompt that says 'Access' when the camera is turned on, as well as the message 'turn off camera and start again'. I do not think that the camera had fallen at any time, and it is just under a year old. Thanks a lot for your response, Sarah.
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We hope you will enjoy this unique part of the Cape Floral Kingdom, part of an ecosystem that has been recognized internationally as a World Heritage Site and which therefore merits conservation.
A Conservancy is established by a voluntary agreement between two or more landowners to manage the environment with the assistance of the relevant authority, in this case the Western Cape Nature Conservation Board.
A group of committed conservationists on The Island got together with the aim of applying to WCNCB to resister the Island as a Conservancy for the purpose of:
- Establishing a community project to share the management of the environment
- To protect and increase the wildlife of the Island
- To protect and maintain the existing ecosystems
- To promote and increase areas of indigenous plants and trees
- To enhance The Island's conservation status as well as improve it's nature-based aesthetic and economic value
- To promote environmental awareness among the residents of The Island
- To improve the quality of life.
Sedgefield Island Conservancy has been registered since 2003 and is part of the Outeniqua Forum – the representative gathering of all 24 conservancies from Mosselbay to the Crags and inland. These are in turn part of the greater movement by WCNCB to establish mega-reserves from the Cederburg in the Cape to Addo in the Eastern Cape, with the intention of linking large areas for conservation.
Sedgefield Island Conservancy has over 250 members who display membership signs at their houses, and many of whom are active in the Conservancy's projects. Our projects are community driven, with members working from personal conviction and commitment. It is not a policing body and seeks to work with common purpose.
Some of our Projects:
- We undertake alien eradication ( monthly work parties)
- We plant indigenous trees and plants
- We undertake rubbish removal and organise placing of rubbish bins with Municipal assistance
- We have prepared a fishing code of conduct as a guide to fishermen
- We have had made and are selling tortoise protection signs
- We have indigenous plant sales to raise funds to plant gardens on the verges.
- We purchase and erect information boards
- We publish conservancy info and news in the local news papers
- We maintain the bird sanctuary and envirogardens
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Our team includes scientists, software experts, engineers, marketing and product development experts. While thinking up new ideas is an important step, businesses have a much greater task in turning that into an actual product or service that will benefit customers.
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- Tumbled Crystals & Gemstones
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- Rhodochrosite
Rhodochrosite is a self-confidence booster owing to bringing a sense of realistic balance to life. It is also used to help cope with problems in life in a graceful, balanced manner without avoidance or dential.
In the psychic or spiritual realm rhodochrosite is used to ease issues caused by past lives, and to help to bring those issues to resolution. It is used to elevate the mind to a higher plane in meditation and energy work.
Rhodochrosite balances and enhances love on all levels. It allows fuller love to enter one's life, in part by calming excessive passions. It balances the mental and emotional processes. It is also said to be a stone of freedom because of this helping to balance inner conflicts. This can bring a deep sense of happiness and relief from ongoing stress.
Traditionally in crystal healing rhodochrosite has been considered good for the digestion, the heart, the kidneys, spleen, pancreas, the pulse rate, and the thyroid. It is also used for stress related illness by transforming the energy of the illness with a balanced love of self and the universe. Note that healing crystal meanings are spiritual supports to healing and are not prescriptions or healthcare information.
Rhodochrosite energizes and cleanses the base, sacral and heart chakras
More on Rhodochrosite, from My Personal Perspective
While rhodochrosite is often better known for love, it's sometimes significantly more important for its metaphysical energy of balance. I believe the balancing of energies is what makes it a good love stone, as well as the other lifeissues it eases and resolves.


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I'm in a big Yves Saint Laurent mood lately, and I'm not sure why. Normally, I like things that are a bit weirder, a bit flashier, or just a bit more unexpected. Which is not to say that YSL is boring, but their aesthetic is normally just a bit more tailored and simple than my own.
I keep finding YSL bags that I really like in the past couple of weeks, however, and the Yves Saint Laurent Deerskin Hobo is the most recent. I even like the shade of almost-chocolate brown that they used, which is exceptionally odd for me, and possibly means that I need to lay down for a moment. But it seems like it would be usable in most people's wardrobes (if not my own, which is exceptionally heavy in black) for a variety of occasions and for most of the year. The seaming at the ends gives the bag a slightly more interesting shape than your average small hobo and the small chain elements to the handle add a bit of visual interest as well. All in all, another solid effort from YSL. Buy through Bluefly for $895.99.
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Welcome to Reheat Images. Sports, event and aviation photographer in Sydney. Find out more...
Discover Reheat Images, tips and tricks and more.
Images from Reheat Images.
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A Jetstar Airbus A320 departs Sydney wearing various shades of silver.
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Air China Airbus A330 B-6075 arrives in Sydney. This plane wears the red Capital Pavilion colour scheme.
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Thai Boeing 747-4D7 in retro Thai colours.
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Korean Air Boeing 747-400 at Sydney.
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Japan Airlines B777-200/ER at Sydney airport. It is taxiing slowly, however 1/5sec shutter speed makes it seem to be going faster.
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Barely 1 month old Etihad Boeing 777-3FX/ER A6-ETI at Sydney airport. It is replacing Virgin Australia B777-3ZG/ER on certain flights to Abu-Dhabi.
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Barely 1 month old Etihad Boeing 777-3FX/ER A6-ETI arrives in Sydney airport. It is replacing Virgin Australia B777-3ZG/ER on certain flights to Abu-Dhabi.
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A Qantas Boeing 737-838 takes off from Sydney airport.
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Cathay Pacific Cargo B747-467F/ER B-LID leaves Sydney at sunset.
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Emirates Airbus A380-861 A6-EDE arrives in Sydney from Auckland. Low shutter speed gives the impression of high speed, although the plane had actually slowed to near taxiing speed.
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Qantas Boeing 747-438 VH-OJD lands in Sydney after completing flight QF582 from Perth. This 747 primarily flies on the domestic Sydney-Perth (QF581) and Perth-Sydney (QF582) routes.
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A Qantas Boeing 737-838 takes off from Sydney airport at night. The high speed of the plane and the slow shutter speed have rendered all foreground and background details into streams of light.
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Emirates B777-300/ER takes off, with rivals Singapore Airlines, Air China, China Southern and Air Canada waiting at the gates in the background.
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Cessna F-ONYY arrives in Sydney.
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A QantasLink Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 leaves Sydney airport.
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Россия Ил-96-300 (Rossiya IL-96-300) leaves Sydney.
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United Boeing 747-422 leaves Sydney, headed for Melbourne. It is still over the runway at this point, but the very light fuel load has allowed it to climb very high already. It will likely reach 40,000ft on this short flight.
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Virgin Blue B737-700 at Sydney airport. The plane was formerly "Virginia Blue" in the 50th B737 colour scheme, but has now been repainted in the standard Virgin Australia colours.
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Qantas Boeing 767-338/ER slows down on a very wet runway 16 right at Sydney airport.
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Gulfstream IV departs Sydney airport.
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Air China Airbus A330-300 slows down on runway 16 right at Sydney airport. The thrust reverse is throwing up plenty of standing water from the runway.
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The former Qantas 'Wunala Dreaming' VH-OEJ B747-438/ER arrives in Sydney.
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Thai Boeing 747-4D7 HS-TGP in the retro colour scheme departs Sydney on a gloomy afternoon.
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Virgin Australia Boeing 777-300/ER at Sydney airport being pushed to parking
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Korean Air Boeing 747-400 in the wonderful Welcome to Korea colour scheme is seen here after landing in Sydney.
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Beechcraft D55 Baron at Sydney airport - taxiing out to runway 34R.
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China Eastern A330 B-6125 wears the Xinhuanet colour scheme.
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QantasLink Dash 8 Q400 VH-QOI departs Sydney wearing the Destination Tamworth colour scheme promoting the Tamworth Country Music Festival. Slow shutter speed courtesy of 8x neutral density filter adds the impression of speed.
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Cessna Citation X VH-RCA is a regular visitor to Sydney airport. It is seen here taxiing to the general aviation area. It looks fast even at low speed.
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Россия Ил-96-300 (Rossiya IL-96-300) arrives in Sydney.
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Singapore Airlines A330-300 waits for clearance to takeoff from runway 16 right. The plane is operating flight SQ242.
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Singapore Airlines A330-300 9V-STS taxis out to runway 16 right. The plane is operating flight SQ242.
Qantas B767-338/ER takes off from Sydney airport.
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Qantas B767-338/ER is turning on to runway 16 right at Sydney airport.
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Qantas A380-842 VH-OQD being towed to the international terminal in preparation to operate QF31 to Singapore - quite a bit later than its usual departure time. By the time QF32 arrived from Singapore (sister A380 VH-OQK), QF31 had still not left.
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Emirates B777-300/ER touches down on runway 16 right at Sydney airport, with plenty of smoke from the tyres.
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British Aerospace 146-300QT 'Quiet Trader' of Australian Air Express taxis past the domestic terminal at Sydney airport.
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Tasman Cargo (DHL) Boeing 757 at Sydney airport.
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Support and Welfare
The International Student Support and Welfare Program will introduce you to Australia, your school and its teachers even before you leave your home country. After you arrive in Perth, our dedicated staff will be available to help you settle into your new home and school. It is important to know that help is here and that you are never alone. Our Student Services staff will schedule regular meetingswith students throughout the semester in order to keep up to date on your progress. Students should also feel welcome to schedule times with our teams to discuss any issues or concerns that they may have.
After enrolment, students and their parents take the online ASC International Pre-Departure Orientation Program from the comfort of their home. They learn vital information about issues such as Pre-Departure preparation, Health and Well-being, Personal Safety, Accommodation and Transport. They are also introduced to the ASC, the School and Student Support Services.
They can also access information on setting up an Australian bank account and getting an Australian SIM card so this can be arranged before leaving the country. As required, students may also be provided with a one-on-one Skype meeting with their Principal or English Language teacher prior to arrival. Our unique Pre-Departure Orientation Program also refers students to English language and study skills resources to give their student journey the best start possible.
Students will be welcomed at the airport before proceeding to their Homestay or nominated residence. They then meet their Homestay family who help them to settle in.
Before the start of term, students enjoy a School orientation with other international students.
The International Student Support and Welfare Coordinator will meet with the students regularly to ensure that they have settled in and are making progress in their studies.


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The University of Auckland is New Zealand's leading university and is the only one ranked among the world's top 100 universities by the Times Higher Education World Rankings of Universities.
University Careers Services offers a range of services to employers seeking a profile on campus.
For more information, visit www.auckland.ac.nz/employerservices. With six other NZ universities, we also offer a graduate recruitment web portal called NZUniCareerHub www.nzunicareerhub.ac.nz.
University Careers Services:
Career Development and Employment Services (CDES)
The ClockTower (Ground Floor) 22 Princess Street
Private Bag 92019
Auckland Mail Centre
Auckland 1142
Tel: +64 9 9238727
Website: www.auckland.ac.nz/careers
Email: email@example.com
University Switchboard +64 9 373 7999
Services and Programs
Online vacancy advertising via NZUniCareerHub www.nzunicareerhub.ac.nz ■ Careers Fairs ■ Employer Presentations ■ Emailing to targeted groups of students ■ Interviewing on campus ■ Advice on profile raising ■ Links with academic departments and student societies.
Audiovisual equipment ■ Interview rooms ■ Lecture theatres ■ Catering.
Fields of Education
We have faculties of Arts, Business, Creative Arts and Industries, Education, Engineering, Medical and Health Science, Science, and a School of Theology. For details, see www.auckland.ac.nz.
Employer Engagement Manager – Faith Pallant
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Employer Visits
Employers may visit throughout the academic year. Employer presentations take place during semesters only.
Careers Fairs 2017
13 March – Business
20 March – Law
12 April – Innovation & Technology
2 May – Engineering
3 August – Internships
20 September – Summer Work
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Quote of the Day
I CAN'T EVEN begin to tell you how much I love these recaps
To continue on the Skins posting…
If you, like me, watch any combination of the shows below,
- Skins
- US Skins
- Glee
then you should definitely read the recaps over at rophydoes. They are absolutely hilarious & at the same time very insightful. But more importantly they are absolutely hilarious. And who doesn't love a good macro!? And by "macro" I mean Australians. And by "Australians" I mean surprise Sophia. And by "surprise Sophia" I mean Angel Katie. (I think I'm getting locked on)
And I will just overlook that fact that they hate Holly Holliday (Gwyneth Paltrow on Glee). I don't understand how you can dislike someone who takes away screen time from Will freaking Schuester. DREAM COME TRUE.
And now for your viewing pleasure! GIFs of Rin & Sophy doing some of their favorite yahoo emoticons (as seen in their video & used in all their posts)! Making a gif of actual real life people just took the creepy level up a couple thousand notches!
The Week in Pictures
How I Met Your Mother – S06E19 "Legendaddy"
Castle – S03E18 "One Life to Lose"
The amount of recognizable guest stars in this episode was out of control.
The Chicago Code – S01E07 "Black Hand & the Shotgun Man"
America's Next Top Model – S16E05 "Rachel Zoe"
I don't know how she did it, but Monique managed to become the most hilarious person on this cycle. Or possibly any.
Modern Family – S02E18 "Boys' Night"
Parks & Recreation – S03E08 "Camping"
Community – S02E19 "Critical Film Studies"
30 Rock – S05E18 "Plan B"
I cannot believe they mentioned the Roswell hotsauce thing!
Grey's Anatomy – S07E17 "This Is How We Do It"
The Office – S07E19 "Garage Sale"
Castle Guest Stars: One Life to Lose
I wonder if she's done something about that mustache…
So, I just found out about this today. Sofia Black-D'Elia & Blaine Morris* apparently live together. As in, Tea & Betty from US Skins are roommates. I found out about this today, you know AFTER the show aired its season (series?) finale.
It's just so telling that no one cares about this:
But if this had happened? The world would have stopped spinning
Just imagine a world in which Kat Prescott & Lily Loveless were roommates. You would then also have to imagine a lot of people breaking into their flat. (I would be one of them)
Back to Sofia & Blaine. I'm glad they live together though, that's cute! yay for being friends!
*just have to say that Blaine Morris is an awesome name!
Top 5: GET OFF THE SHOW, Wait Now You're My Favorite
Sometimes the introduction of a character does not go over well with us. They snatch up screen time that could be better used showing a character we ACTUALLY care about. The next thing you know you've made up a endearing nickname & are quoting all their lines.
Here are our Top 5 characters we initially hated, but now LOVE
The Girl:
- Ivy Sullivan (90210)
- Ben Linus (Lost)
- Anna (The Vampire Diaries)
- April Kepner (Grey's Anatomy)
- Ana Lucia Cortez (Lost)
Ben didn't win the number one spot only because his annoyance level was heavily based on frustration level due to his unknown intentions (is he lying? who is he? WHY IS HE BEING SO CREEPY! omg Sayid is going to beat him to death & I don't care!) Whereas as Ivy was just plain annoying at the beginning. But now I love her so!
The Boy Wonder:
- Caroline Forbes (The Vampire Diaries)
- Sawyer (Lost)
- Britta Perry (Community)
- Ellen Tigh (Battlestar Galactica)
- Sophia Maguire (The Event)


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The Nicot method of queen rearing is one of the most well-known and successful methods in the beekeeping world. This system requires no grafting, and it gives you a high level of control over the age of your larvae and how many queens you will produce.
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Additional brown cell cups can be purchased separately
Note: If you want to learn more about queen rearing and the techniques that are used for it, we recommend the books Queen Bee Breeding (DPI NSW) or Queen Bee Biology
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It is fulfilling and encouraging when you get the best out of your table saw. The important secret to doing so is by getting the best blade for your saw. There are various types of blades but for dado cuts, you will need to get the best dado blade set to achieve the finest of these cuts.
There is a horde of retailers that advertise their blades as the best but how do you identify, which is the ideal dado blade you can afford.
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Dado Blade in Detail
A dado blade is a blade used to cut a;
- Dado joint –a slot joint cut into the surface of a wooden material and perpendicular to the grain of the wood.
- Groove – this is similar to a dado joint only that a slot is cut parallel to, with or against the grain of the wood
- Tenons – a tenon is a projecting piece of wood cut out for the purpose of inserting it into a mortise on another piece of wood.
- Rabbet- this is a two-sided joint/groove cut out usually at the end or along the edge of a wooden piece
- Finger – a finger joint is a cut made on the brink of a wooden material with the intention of joining it together with another piece. The cut is made on two separate wood pieces which are then glued together.
These are not any regular cuts you are used tomaking. They are rather more precise cuts, especially in width and depth. They are mostly preferred when one needs to add a visually aesthetic appeal to construction.
While many types of blades can be used with saws to make cuts in work pieces, a dado bladeis most preferred for the above-mentioned type of cuts. Other types of saw blades used for DIY projects include;
- Ripping blade – this kind of blade has very few teeth and a large gullet for removing waste pieces. It is used majorly for cutting wood along the grain.
- Crosscutting Blade – this blade features more teeth than the rip blade and has a smaller gullet. It is used to cut wood with the grain for a smoother finish.
- Combination blade- this one consists of a series of about four to five teeth characterized by a large gullet. It is used mainly to cut both with and against the grain and is also used for making miter cuts.
- Plywood blade –as the name suggest this blade is used for cutting plywood and has very many teeth since plywood is thin and needs extra smooth cuts.
- Diamond blade – this is a very sturdy blade that is designed for hard materials like ceramic, tile concrete and glass.
- Abrasive blade – like the diamond blade, this blade is also relatively sturdy and is use for cutting tiles, masonry and sometimes steel.
When you go to buy a blade for your saw or cutting tool, ensure that you choose the right one for the saw and for the type of material that you will be cutting.
Choosing The Right Dado Saw Blade
How to choose the best blade is a question that is most common among novices in the field of woodworking. There is a variety of blade options to choose from; there are a lot of designs, sizes, and configurations that can overwhelm anyone especially if they didn't anticipate to be presented with so many options to choose from.
The first and most important thing to remember when selecting a saw blade is the arbor size. What is an arbor? It is the center hole in the blade, and the size of this hole must match the size of the saw. Other that the arbor, there are a few other things that need to be considered when buying a dado blade, these include;
The Size of The Blade
You must choose the correct blade size for your saw. Otherwise, it might end up not being as efficient as it is supposed to be. First of all, when the blade is smaller than the saw it might not create depths into cuts made. On the other hand, the too big blade may end up giving you poor and inaccurate cuts.
To avoid any of the above scenarios, work on getting the right blade size for your saw. If you must, then carry your saw along to fit the blades as you get one that is correct for the saw
The Tooth Count
What is the ideal tooth count to consider? The best way to determine how many teeth will work for you is by considering the type of materials you will be cutting. If you are cutting thinner pieces, then go for more teeth but if you are focused mostly on cutting thick wood then go with fewer teeth. Better still, you can get both teeth e.g. a 48 teethed blade and a 40 teeth blade to use depending on the type of material you want to cut.
The Material
There are various saw blade materials to choose from. But despite the variety, you should always aim to get the best quality material dado blade. In the market, you will find steel blades, carbide blades, etc. However, if you want a durable and sturdy blade that won't subject you to many replacements then buy a carbide blade.
The Cost
It is always important that you be aware of the cost of the various dado blades across the market. Make a cross comparison based on quality vs. price and decide what is best for you. Today you can get a good quality dado blade ranging at $80 - $200. Although if you are very conscious about the budget, you can also find dado blade sets that retail under $80 but the quality of these might be wanting.
Top 5 Quality Dado Blade Sets
If you are looking for high quality dado sets on the market today at fair prices but don't know where to start, and then consider our carefully selected list below;
1. Freud 8 In. Professional Stacked Dado
Freud is one of the best manufacturers of power tools and their accessories in the world as it stands. This Italian-born company is known for producing top quality tools and accessories, and this goes on from too many years ago.
Their dado blade sets are just the best. Talk of quality, precision, and durability; this Freud 8 In. Professional stacked Dado has it all.
Features and benefits
- Provides superior and sustainable performance – this dado blade by Freud biggest advantage is the durability and top performance it provides to users. We owe all this to the Freud's Tico High-density carbide used in making the blade. The carbide material is engineered and manufactured by the company itself to give users a blade that makes clean, accurate and smooth cuts.Moreover, the material and design of the blade are such that it can withstand frequent sharpening but still maintain its form and precision.
- The blade is versatile – a good blade is one that is flexible to any type of material. Just like a good blade, you can use this professional stacked dado to make dadoes and grooves in most types of materials except non-ferrous ones.The versatility of this blade is characterized by its ability to cut grooves spanning ¼ to 7/8 inches.
- Saves you time and energy – with this blade you are introduced to fine adjustment features i.e. chippers and spacers that are designed to efficiently get rid of waste materials from the working area as well as smooth the edges of the material being worked on. This dado blade will give you accurate control when making dado cuts in work pieces as you can tune them for ¼ to 7/8 inches depending on whatever width you desire.
- Cannot be used to cut non-ferrous materials
This is an excellent dado set that is not just beautifully and durably designed, but it is also set at the right price.
2. DEWALT DW7670 8-Inch Stacked Dado Set
Are you the type of woodworker that is usually conscious about both quality and cost? If you are, then don't worry as you have just landed at the right place. If you have been searching for a good quality dado blade that you can afford, then this DEWALT DW7670 dado set is just made for you.
Being a Dewalt product, a brand that is also reputable in the power tools industry, the above named blade will totally impress you once you get to use it. Here are some of this features, benefits and cons.
Features and benefits
- Provide you with accurate cuts – this blade is equipped with all features necessary i.e. the heavy gauge, laser cuts and the 4 tooth chippers that enable you to create clean, flat, precise and accurate dado cuts.
- Considers all safety precautions– In consideration to safety, DEWALT has provided users with an assurance of safety by providing along with the blade a storage case for storing the blade away when not in use. This in itself is important as it helps to store the blade safely and away from the reach of children.Besides, there is also the addition of anti-kickback fingers that prevents the blade from back cutting. This is also a good safety feature.
- Excellent tooth design and configuration – this Dewaltblade set features a Micro grain carbide teeth which helps to deliver clean and smooth cuts with minimal splintering.
- Versatility – just like the Freud 8 In professional dado blade, this blade by Dewalt is also adaptable. It can be used to cut most type of materials i.e. hardwood, plywood's, laminate even better non-ferrous materials which the Freud model limits.
- Many customers have complained that the shims of this blade do not fit into the storage case properly.
Generally, this is an excellent dado blade set for the beginning woodworker and cabinet maker. For the price, it is the go to blade for fine cuts on a wide range of materials.
3. Oshlun SDS-0842 8-Inch Stack Dado Set
Based on the manufactures description, various reviews, and customer ratings, this dado sets seems to be an ideal blade set for those looking to get premium cuts at a pocket friendly price. With a retail price of under $150, this dado blade set is definitely a must have if you want clean, sharp and accurate cuts for your home improvement projects.
Features and benefits
- Good quality blade – made with carbide, this 42 teeth blade is designed for quality and not just that, but it also gives you the best finishes. This professional grade C-4 carbide made blade will stay sharp for a very long time and will also cut through any type of hardwood, plywood, and softwood and even so, with ease.
- Easy to set up and use – for a beginner, this is the ideal blade to use for making dadoes, grooves and tenons. This products is supplied with clear and easy to follow instructions regarding which combination of blade to use for each cutting width.Also, the full body chippers make the use of the blade easy and convenient as it provides for an easy and less noisy operation when compared to blades with wing chippers.
- Makes smooth bottomed cuts – with the high number of teeth count, 42 to be precise, this particular dado set will give you the best smooth bottomed cuts with very clean finishes. A good addition to that is the ability to make the dado cuts ranging from ¼ -Inch to 29/32-Inch.
- The company prides in providing storage cases for the blade, although they are not of good quality. Therefore you will need to get a separate case for the blade.
Sincerely, this Oshlun SDS-0842 8-Inch Stack Dado Set takes the day as the best dado set for the money. Although affordably priced, it still performs as though it were a high end blade model.
4.Irwin Tools 1811865 Marples 8-Inch Stack Dado Blade
Just like the Freud, this Irwin Tool Marples dado set is also an Italian brand product. It is made with high standards fit for both amateur and professional woodworkers.
As part of the Marples woodworking series, this 18811865 dado blade is a product meant to provide users with high quality, accurate, smooth and clean cuts across most types of materials. It is fully packed with features that provide users with an amazing cutting experience for their woodwork constructions.
Features and benefits
- Quality, durable and reliable construction – the overall design and build of this blade is of very high quality. The blade itself is made with carbide that is engineered in a highly automated state of the art facility and through a well-engineered procedure that assures users of the blades quality, cutting ability and longevity.
- Easy to clean and use – this blade features a heat resistant nonstick coating that helps to reduce heat caused by friction. This feature makes it easy to clean the blade after using it as well as enabling it to produce truer and cleaner cuts for a long period of time.
- Provides easy cutting – with a high quality blade material and sharp teeth, this particular blade will enable you to make super smooth cuts without any tearing. It also cuts fast, easy and leaves a very nice finish afterwards
- Produces a lot of noise when in operation
- Throws a lot of hot shard from the materials being cut
Apart from the noise, this is technically the best cutting dado blade you will get at a price so cheap. With this blade, you can be assured of easy, smooth, clean and accurate dadoes, grooves, fingers, and tongues.
However, remember to wear protective gear every time you use the blade to avoid injuries.
5. Freud 10 In. Super Stacked Dado (SD510) set
If you have used a Freud's blade or tool before you can attest to the exceptional quality input in the design and build of the brand's products. Their SD500 series of dado blades is built with the same quality and cuts through everything. It is also packed with a unique feature that allows it to cut undersized plywood.
This particular Set includes two outer blades, six chippers, shim set, Dado Tips & Tricks DVD, and a storage case
Features and benefits
- Made with Freud's durability and quality – as it is synonymous with all Freud's dadoblades, this particular itemis also made with a similar material, Freud Tico Hi carbide that is strong and durable. This blade can be sharpened as many times but will still maintain its sharpness and efficiency
- Makes very clean cuts – as expected of a quality dado blade, this 10 In super stacked blade will provide you with chip free flat bottom dado cutsin most types of hardwood, plywood and unlike our 1st Freud's item on the list, this one can be used on non-ferrous materials.
- Easy to use for dadoes – regardless of the material, this blade set cuts through materials very fast and easy thanks to its strong and sharp teeth. Also, cutting through materials using this machine is effortless. You just need to place the machine on the work piece and push painlessly to get smooth and clean cuts.
- The downside of this blade is the chippers that come unlabeled which is quite confusing when you want to choose the right configuration of chippers for a given thickness.
This SD510 Freud 10 inch super stacked dado set is the go-to product for those craftsmen that are willing to pay more to get more. The quality and performance of this blade are top notch to mention the ease of use and versatility.
How To Maintain Your Saw Blade in Top Shape For Best Quality Cuts
There is a magnitude of things you can do to keep your blade in good condition. Maintenance is not just for making the saw look good, but it helps to increase the longevity of the blade as well as enhance its performance. Here are tips on how to maintain your saw blade.
· Use the right blade at all times
Different types of materials and cuts require different types of blades. Therefore, ensure that every time you embark on cutting projects that you are using the right blade for the particular material.
For example, dado cuts require the use of a dado blade to get the best cuts. In the same regard, you will use a blade with more teeth to make a dado cut in a thin material while a fewer toothed dado blade to cut a thick material.
· Use a proper setting
Before you start cutting, ensure that all the saw settings are tuned correctly. The fence and slots need to be aligned parallel to the blade.
Also, ensure that you maintain the right blade projection (the distance from the top of the material to the upper part of the blade when cutting). Maintaining a proper blade projection will help you to get the best finish, one that is clean and smooth.
· Maintain a proper blade sharpening
To be able to cut accurately and quickly, you will obviously need a sharp blade. A blade with the right form of sharpness will give you not only accurate cuts but also clean and smooth cuts with fewer rough finishes.
When you feel that the blade is blunt, you should make a point of sharpening them. And when doing so, always ensure that that the shop correctly matches the Pre-Score of the blade. Remember not to test cut with the blade in between sharpening as this may affect the blade's sharpness.
Also, avoid sharpening the blade now and then as it may also reduce the longevity of the blade itself.
· The blade should always be clean
Dado blades and any other saw blades work best when clean. If you leave dirt, dust and any form of debris to build up on the blade, then you subject the blade to more friction. Constant friction causes pitch buildup due to a lot of heat production.
A dirty blade will obviously give you a hard time cutting, will give you poor cuts and as a result of putting too much pressure during cuts you will end up shortening the life span of the blade as well as compromising its efficacy.
Cleaning a saw blade is not difficult, you just need a cleaning product, spray bottle if the cleaner doesn't have one, oil and a cloth. The best way to clean is to use a spray bottle with the cleaner.
To clean; after you are done the cutting, remove any small pieces of the material from the blade and spray the cleaner on it. After that, rinse off the cleaner and wipe the blade clean. Oil it well and then store it in a safe place away from the reach of children.
Remember to turn off the machine and unplug it from the power source before cleaning it to avoid accidents. If your machine has a lock the better; just lock the switch so that you don't accidentally turn it on when during cleaning or storage.
Importantly, choose your cleaning products wisely. The wrong cleaner choice may end up damaging the blade, and you don't want this to happen. There is a variety of product in the market. Just search for the best one on the web or visit your local store for the best blade cleaner for your dado set.
When choosing a cleaning product, avoid anything flammable. Also, do not just settle on any cleaner but rather buy a specified tool cleaning product as these have very minimal safety risks.
· Observe safety precautions
It is true that power and hand tools tend to cause accidents which can turn out to be fatal when not used correctly and carefully. If it's your first time to use a saw or any power tool, ensure that you maintain safety precautions at all times. Most power tools have these precautions indicated in the user's manuals or label. Check them out and observe them to the latter.
A good example of these safety procedures is to;
- Use the right settings
- Wear protective gear like safety goggles, apron and closed shoes
- Keep the machine away from children when not in use
- Always switch the machine off and unplug it when you stop using it
- Work in an open space
- Use the right blade for the right material and cut
Wrapping up
All the dado blades mentioned above are the best there are in the market today. So if you want a blade for your saw be it a radial arm or table saw, then consider our top 5 list above. Additionally, if you want to explore other options be sure to follow the given considerations as a guide to help you choose the best quality dado blade that you can afford.
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Documenting Chicago's Street Art (and gaining recognition!)Posted: January 5, 2011 Filed under: Art, Chicago | Tags: Art, Banksy, Chicago, Graffiti, paste-ups, Public art, Street art, wheat paste Leave a comment
Every month, I write a column on Chicago Art Magazine documenting (and sometimes explaining) the best street art in Chicago. Very recently, I had the honor of being named #9 on Abraham Ritchie Picks Chicago's Best of 2010 <- read it NOW! He says nice things about me!
Abraham Ritchie is the senior editor for Chicago's Art Slant and is an all around swell guy. I had the pleasure of speaking with him at the closing reception and panel discussion for the Sixty Inches from Center: Contemporary Graffiti exhibit, and foresee working with him in the future on a project that will remain unnamed until I get my nerves, schedule and finances in order (I am the newest freelancer for Highland Park's Patch as of yesterday, besides Wilmette's – woot $$$).
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"Goons" is one of the most original and enigmatic street artists in Chicago. He cultivates an air of mystery, won't answer certain questions (he laughs if you ask him why he chose the name "goons"), and will contact you on his own time (trust me on that!). Over the past couple of years, he's developed a devoted following on flickr and his identity has been the subject of much debate. The Viking, a member of his own crew, summed Goons up best by calling him "the most elusive reclusive alcohol abusive lurker of chicago streets."


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