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10 Reasons To Try Medium & Large Format Analog Photography
As cameras shrink in size, two particular mediums are often left in the dust: medium and large format photography. But while manufacturers are shrinking down digital cameras, some photographers are rediscovering everything that's possible with a medium or large format film.
"Medium and large format cameras create high resolution negatives that are easy to scan for large, detailed pictures," says photographer and Project Basho instructor Michelle Cade.
Still not convinced? Here are ten reasons every photographer should try out medium or large format photography with film.
1. Resolution
Just like larger digital sensors produce higher resolution files, images from a large or even medium format camera have a higher resolution than a typical DSLR. Larger format images can actually be digitized with any flatbed scanner, creating a high resolution photo not possible with a digital camera–or at least not possible at the same price.
2. Affordability
Medium format digital cameras probably cost more than your car with Hasselblads often well into the $30,000. While that could change in the future (the Pentax 645Z is closer to $7,000), for large and medium format, film is still more affordable. Even with paying for film, medium and large format photography is affordable in analog. You can pick up a good medium format film camera for a few hundred dollars, not a few thousand. Cade said she picked up her large format camera for just a few hundred dollars as well–and with it she's able to achieve a higher resolution and image quality than with a $30,000 medium format DSLR.
3. Post processing control
Yes, developing film takes time and extra equipment, but it also gives you a greater range of control. Film tends to be more forgiving than digital, allowing a photo overexposed by even a few stops to still be rescued, something that's not possible with digital cameras. Combine traditional film processing with the capabilities of a digital editing program after scanning, and the possibilities expand even more.
4. Higher tonal range
High dynamic range was talked about well before the digital era–but what takes multiple digital photos can often be accomplished on a single exposure with medium or large format film. While the results depend on the type of film you choose, film images, in general, look closer to the original scene and contain more tonal ranges in the same exposure.
5. Gear lifespan
Sure, eventually the shutter wears out on film cameras, but not nearly as quickly as digital cameras become outdated by the latest model. Shoot with a digital camera that's five years old, and there's a big difference in image quality from a new DSLR. But, pick up a film camera that's already got a decade of experience and you'll still get excellent images. With the high cost of medium format digital cameras, replacing them every few years is tough to do.
6. High level of detail
When paired with a large digital scanner, large format film can render details not detectable by the typical digital sensor. A scan of a 4×5 image can easily be a gigabyte in size, allowing photographers to create huge prints that aren't possible with smaller formats. While you won't be dealing with as many photos at that large size, each image has a higher potential for containing more of the minute details.
7. More thoughtful compositions
Something amazing happens when you pay for every single image that you take: you slow down. Using film, photographers tend to put more thought into their composition. When the only limit to digital photography is filling up the card, there's less thought put into the process and more images taken haphazardly. Using film is a great way to slow down.
8. Work battery-free
Analog cameras are often purely mechanical, back the basics of opening and closing a simple shutter. Without batteries, you can photograph in the cold without worrying about your gear freezing up. Imagine never having to worry about battery life again and traveling internationally or remotely without worrying about your camera dying mid-trip.
9. Work in single sheets of film, not rolls.
Unlike smaller film cameras, large format photography involves working with sheets of film, not rolls. Using sheets, it's possible to snap one exposure in black in white, one using a low ISO and another using a higher ISO. With rolls, you're stuck with that film type until the last shot is exposed. Single sheets also means you can process just one image at a time, instead of waiting to fill up the roll.
10. Achieve a more natural perspective.
Shooting with 35mm film or a regular DSLR distorts images using a wide angle lens. But with the larger surface area of large format photography, that distortion disappears. Even using a wide angle lens, the objects in a large format image appear closer to how the human eye sees them than using a smaller film size or digital sensor.
Smaller gear isn't always better. While medium and large format photography requires patience and a different set of skills, the results are often well worth the effort. Using film instead of a medium format digital camera gives photographers the benefits of a larger format, without the cost.
Learn medium and large format photography, hands-on.
While medium and large format photography offers a number of benefits, it's tougher to learn than digital. Using trial and error wastes a lot of expensive film. That's why Project Basho is hosting Introduction to Medium and Large Format Photography in July. Led by instructor Michelle Cade, the class covers everything from proper exposure to processing film to scanning large negatives for digital use and printing. The class' goal is to empower photographers by allowing them to feel comfortable using the large and medium format medium on their own.
The class requires a medium format camera (with rentals available), but includes the cost of a day in the studio with a large format camera, making it a perfect opportunity for some hands-on experience before deciding whether or not to purchase a large format camera.
"Using a large format camera can be intimidating on one's own if you don't know what you are doing," Cade said. "We will have a studio day where we all shoot together with a large format camera. This is a great chance for those that are considering buying a large format camera to use one and test the process out before making the commitment."
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Carleton PalmerJune 29, 2016
As a retired photographer whose career was deeply into large format film, I am pleased to have received this information. Digital, which I studied but never used professionally, and film photography are very different imaging techniques. Thank you for acquainting me with Project Basho.
Humberto Gatica LeytonJune 29, 2016
Thank you for the information and the blog, because not only are useful but at the same time very encouraging. I am a user of a 6 X 7 medium format camera and a 4 X 5, large format. It is a good to know that there are people out there practicing the craft. Thank you. Regards. Humberto
w. keith griffithJuly 16, 2016
Still carry my Ftn Nikon, have formats through 5×7, just bought a d7200. Turns out i take pictures with the digital things, phones, d7200. I do Photography as a hobby with film. Thats about as simple as ive been able to describe the difference. Way different mind set for me depending on what im doing.
Richard WebberAugust 24, 2016
I've been a large format photographer for a couple of decades, with some medium format thrown in there too. I agree with most of your comments, especially #7. However, #10 is, unfortunately, just not true. It makes no difference what size format you are using – a wide lens with the same angle of view won't look any different. It's not only been my experience, it's backed up by the laws of Physics!
Ross AttixOctober 25, 2016
Most of your comparison was great, until I got to #10. Richard Webber is right that it is simply incorrect as stated.
Also-I think it would have been helpful to mention the inherent difference in depth-of-field when going from small format to large format. Yes, if the same focal length lens is used, and the same lens to subject distance, DOF will be the same.
But, keep in mind that a 50mm lens is considered normal on a 35mm or full-frame DSLR. On a 4×5, you would be using a 150mm to get that same image size from that distance, and there is where your DOF changes.
That difference can either be welcome or not depending on the look desired, but has to be a consideration.


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Mixed martial arts is obviously no stranger to violence, but these controversial brawls show a much darker and sinister side to MMA….
Combat sports tows a thin line between mainstream TV and bloodsport, no matter which angle you look at it from. It's a mix of widely accepted techniques like boxing, Jiu jitsu, Judo, Karate and Wrestling, but can often be portrayed in a very poor light.
The idea of selling fights, or hyping as it's known in the industry, means that trash talking and heated confrontations come as part of the package. Unfortunately, these face-offs can get out of hand, leading to much darker outcomes.
When testosterone starts getting thrown around, even the biggest stars can digress to their more primal state. Champions of the sport have been reduced to raging thugs in the heat of the moment, and it gets worse when their posse is with them. If there's anything worse than a controversial fight, it's a controversial gang fight.
Notorious brawls have become the ugly but ever-possible cousin of mixed martial arts, and it's not limited to the major MMA players either, even the smaller shows have their fair show of atrocious scraps outside the cage or ring, or even in the arena of combat.
The adrenaline fuelled need to win convincingly can sometimes cause fighters to literally go crazy on their opponent, completely disregarding the rules and their dignity in the process.
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Torrington's 2012 Italian Mayor of the Day, Peter Pino, to be honored Oct. 12; UNICO chapter plans events
TORRINGTON >> The announcement that longtime Torrington resident and artist Peter Pino will serve as Torrington's honorary mayor on Oct. 12 leads off a busy month for the Torrington chapter of UNICO National.
Pino, who came to the United States in 1954, said the honor has two meanings to him. In addition to marking Columbus Day, the date is also the anniversary of his arrival in the country.
"It means a lot," Pino said. "If not for Christopher Columbus, I would not be here."
Pino worked at the Torin Manufacturing Company once he came to Torrington in 1954, but left after two years to return to his first love of art. Before coming to Torrington, Pino worked for Divagando in New York City, designing their covers.
"I met a lot of friends and like Torrington very much," said Pino. "It's a nice town."
Pino, who was born in Asti, Italy in 1922, started Peter Pino Advertising and Art Service in 1956 and has stayed busy since then. During his time in Litchfield County, Pino designed the emblem of Saint Secondo, which serves as the trademark on every bottle of Asti Spumanti. Pino also designed the logo for coins and mugs celebrating Torrington's 250th anniversary, restored the murals inside the Venetian Restaurant and painted a mural above the altar at St. Joseph's Church in Winsted. Pino has also restored numerous religious statues in Connecticut, and has had his artwork commissioned by patrons in Italy, the United States, Argentina, France and Venezuela.
"I feel great," Pino said, adding that "this was a big honor."
Pino's duties start at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, with a ceremony at Columbus Square. During the ceremony, an Italian flag will be raised, while one will also be raised at Torrington City Hall at 9 a.m. The honorary mayor ceremony will also include the Nutmeg Ballet dancers and Amici Singers, as well as the signing of proclamations.
Jason Siedzik can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com, via Twitter at @RCjsiedzik, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RCjsiedzik or by phone at (860) 489-3121, ext. 321. Follow us online at www.registercitizen.com or on twitter.com/registercitizen.
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Top, Torrington artist and Italian Peter Pino,who will serve as the honorary Mayor of Torrington on Oct. 12; above, his mural in St. Joseph's Church in Winsted. Pino's work can be found all over the Northwest Corner.


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Investigating the role of immunesystem in psychiatric disorders
Neuroinflammation and Schizophrenia.
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Immunopsychiatry: An Introduction.
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We may be reaching the end of February, but that doesn't mean winter is ready to release its icy grip on Chicago just yet. We're okay with that though, because the Windy City is one of the most outdoor friendly cities in the country, even during the cold months! There's always something to do. So if you're going to be staying with us here at the Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza during these final brisk weeks, we've got the skinny on some of the best winter activities happening all around the city!
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If you had to pick one word to describe Michael Pedulla's work as a bass builder, it would be consistency. "When I get what I want, it stays that way," he says. "I don't keep changing stuff that I've already done. When someone picks up a Buzz Bass, they expect it to sound like a Buzz Bass." But that doesn't mean he's just repeating himself: "I tweak everything, in the building, so the basses get better and better. In my opinion, my basses are better than they've ever been."
And that's saying something. Michael has been making basses since 1975, never faltering in his commitment to playability and premium quality, establishing a solid reputation as one of the best in the business. His company has been through a number of changes over the years, growing from a one-man shop to a larger operation with ten employees and then returning to its roots. "I got tired of having a bigger business," Michael says. "I was working 16-hour days, filling in for people who didn't come to work, plus making payroll and doing all the things I had to do to run the business. So I decided to get back to what I started out doing. Slowly but surely, over a period of about five years, I got down to just me."
Working solo in his Massachusetts shop, supported only by a business manager, Michael builds three or four basses a month. The fretted MVP and fretless Buzz neck-through models remain his mainstays, available in 4-, 5-, 6-, and 8-string models. His line also includes the Thunderbass, Thunderbolt, and Rapture "modern vintage" models. The most recent addition is the Nuance. "With that one, I was looking for a bolt-on bass with a different sound, a deeper sound," Michael says. "It has a great core bass sound. Sometimes you can have all these cool things going on, but a lot of them aren't useful when it comes down to core bass playing. Tim Landers bought a Nuance, and he said it has all the tones you need, both in the studio and onstage."
Landers is a longtime Pedulla enthusiast, as is Mark Egan, who has been playing Michael's basses since 1980. Egan's collection of signature instruments includes fretted and fretless 5-strings as well as a double-neck with 4-string fretless and 8-string fretted necks. "It's been great working with both Mark and Tim for so long," says Michael, "and also with Ric Fierabracci and Doug Johns. They've been very helpful—and they're great friends, too."
Looking ahead, Michael says he has ideas for new models but does not want to preview anything yet. "I never talk about stuff until I'm done with it, because I don't know how long it's going to take me, or whether it will even work out. With electronics, for example, when I do a new bass model, I go through a whole bunch of pickups and variations of the pickups and electronics, and I tweak this and tweak that. It's been great working with Bartolini over the years; they make a lot of stuff that's just for our basses. When I get what I want, that becomes the sound of that model."
Although he's aware of the many online bass forums, Michael prefers to let his instruments speak for him. "I don't go into the chat rooms," he says. "They're for the players." His approach to the current trends in social media and the changing nature of the musical-instrument business remains, unsurprisingly, consistent: "I just want to make basses. I'd much rather do that than supervise people, which is why I got back to working on my own. It's been like that for about ten years now. I concentrate on the product. I've always said, play it and listen to it and feel it, and if it works for you, that's great. That's why I do what I do."
For more about Pedulla basses, go to pedulla.com.
Jim Roberts was the founding editor of BASS PLAYER and also served as the magazine's publisher and group publisher.
He is the author of How the Fender Bass Changed the World and American Basses: An Illustrated History & Player's Guide (both published by Backbeat Books/Hal Leonard).


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Are you wanting something cute that will appeal to children and adults alike? This past summer while traveling the backroads of Ukraine we met an artisan who was creating cute stuff animals and anthropomorphic creatures called Amigurumi. Amigurumi has become quite popular around the world since 2000 and has found its way to Ukraine from Japan.
The name is derived from the Japanese words "ami" meaning crocheted or knitted and "nuigurumi" meaning stuffed doll. Amigurumi combines both crocheting and knitting stitches to create small stuffed animals and other characters with larger heads than bodies. Their childlike appearance is accented by large bright eyes placed low on the face, while their undersized cylindrical bodies giving the art form its cuteness. There is no limit to size and range of this art form that uses both human and to non human characteristics.
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Located at the end of Pier Avenue in the heart of Hermosa Beach, the 1,000-foot pier might be most popular for its pristine views North to Malibu and South to Long Beach. Whether you're out with the family, cruising with a group of friends, or with someone special, the pier is a great spot. It is a casual place to catch the sunset and spend some time relaxing or people watching. Along with its beautiful surrounding beach, the simplicity of the Hermosa Beach Pier is highlighted by all of the surrounding activities. You can catch a decent wave, get involved in some beach volleyball, stroll over to the lively retail area, or just connect to The Strand to run, walk, or pedal your way along the beach.
If you're on the lookout for some food or entertainment, the base of the Hermosa Beach Pier is also home to some of the most popular restaurants and nightlife in South Bay. From pubs and cantinas to more upscale lounges, check out the options on Yelp.com and Urban Spoon.
If you prefer to check things out online first, you can find a live webcam of the beach here, or check out the water and wave conditions for surfing at Watchthewater.org.
The first version of the Hermosa Beach Pier, [built in 1904http://www.hermosabch.org/index.aspx?page=42], was made entirely of wood and stretched 500 feet into the ocean before it washed away in 1913. A second pier, twice the size and made of concrete and asphalt, was then constructed in 1914.
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If your recipient likes to jog or run here are some great gifts for runners to choose from.
Pick one gift or put together a gift basket with some or all of the below great gift ideas.
|Container - basket, gym bag, laundry bag.
|Running socks - cushioned, antibacterial, moisture absorbent socks specifically designed for running with flat toe inseams are one of the most practical gifts for runners.
|Shoe odor eliminators - shoe spray, shoe powder or shoe fresheners that are placed inside the shoes in between practices are of benefit not only to the recipient but also to the surrounding people...
|Car seat covers -waterproof removable covers that protect car seat against odors and moisture after a sweaty workout.Here are instructions for making a homemade waterproof car seat cover in 10 minutes if you want to make one yourself.
|Sports water bottle - for hydration before/during/after workout.
|Energy gels - small gel packs full of energy boosters to be consumed during workouts. Get an assortment of energy gels in different flavors.
|Energy bars - for after workout.
|Running waist pack - for carrying gear (water, cell phone, gel packs, MP, money etc) during workout.
|Storage arm strap - a smaller storage option. Practical to carry essentials such as MP, car keys, credit card, money etc.
|Shoe wallet - if your recipient doesn't like being "strapped", a shoe wallet is a great storage alternative. This cool small item is shaped like a pocket and is fastened to a shoe. Good for the smaller essentials such as money and car keys.
|Running music - a unique "homemade" gift for runners. Create an energetic collection of running songs to boost those who run solo (less useful for group runners).
|Earphones - to be used with MPs while running. Choose the water proof sports ones that warp around the ears, for durability and a steady grip.
|Audio jack splitter - for runners who run in couples and like listening to music while running. With this splitter they can both listen to the same music from the same player.
|Headband/ wristband - cotton towel bands worn around forehead or wrists to absorb sweat during workout.
|Sunglasses - look for sporty sunglasses with high UV protection that warp around the eyes for maximum sun blockage and a steady grip during workout.
|Sunglasses clip-on - for outdoor runners who wear eye-glasses but don't have prescription sunglasses.
|Running cap - for sun protection and sweat absorbance.
|Sun screen - for extra sun protection.
|Winter running gear - if your recipient lives in a cold area, running gloves, fleece / wool hat / ski mask, neck gaiter, wind and water proof tops are extremely practical gifts for runners.
|Reflective gear - for any outdoor activity. Wrist and arm straps, vests, stickers and even shoe laces that glow in the dark. Definitely a life saving gift for runners.
|Head lamp- for outdoor night runners who run on the countryside at night.
|Pepper spray - for protection against animals / people with bad intentions...
|Personal alarm - keychain shaped device evoking a high pitch sound to shock and disorientate an attacker.
|Runner ID tag - a durable ID card with runner's emergency information to wear around the neck, attach to shoe etc. You can order one or prepare one yourself by following these easy instructions including a free printable template.
|Blister treatments - blister shields, plasters and even gel-like toe caps to prevent foot blisters from developing. These are great gifts for runners especially if your recipient is training for a competition.
|Lip balm - sun and wind can really dry your lips while running. A lip balm will help protect them.
|Deodorant - workout, sweat, you do the math...
|Towel - a very handy item in any sports gift basket for after workout.
|Mesh laundry bag - to stick all these sweaty workout clothes into.
|Travel size toiletries - for indoor runners who use the showers at the gym after workout.
|Lock - for gym locker if your recipient runs in the gym. Get a code lock which is "key-free".
|Book about running - a classic gift for runners.
|Runners magazine - a copy of a magazine about running or even a subscription to one.
|Foot massage/ reflexology coupon - runners' feet take most of the heat during workouts. Why not reward them with a pampering massage? Include a foot / whole body massage gift voucher in your basket.
|Petroleum jell - a low cost yet practical gift for runners. Applying this ointment to inner thighs and men's nipples helps prevent jock itch and bleeding nipples during long distance runs. Two very unpleasant conditions runners want to avoid. For nipples there are even special stick-on nipple guards.
|Pace bands - wrist bands with pace/distance/time data to guide the runner during a marathon so he/she doesn't run too fast (and hit the "wall") or too slow (and won't be able to make up for it).
|Fuel belt - a belt that wraps around the waist and holds several drinking bottles (depending on model). Practical for hydration during long distance runs.
|Protein drink powder - helps the body recuperate after a long intensive workout.
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Repeated Penile Failure is commonly known as impotence. This condition in man is diagnosed when he is found unable to get a penile erection every time man indulges in sexual activity. Even if a man gets an erection it is seen to be not stiffer and lasting for short time, which is insufficient for sexual intercourse. Improper flow of blood is the primary reason for having some poor penile erection. The condition of impotence in man can be a result of numerous physical and psychological factors. However, the condition is nothing to worry about as appropriate consumption of medicine shall help man to overcome such issues.
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Panchakarma is a combination of five purificatory procedures designed to purify the body at cellular level. Ayurveda believes that human body accumulates toxins because of our odd eating habits, stress and other disturbances in our life style. Panchakarma is permanent removal of these toxins from the body and hence the disease is eradicated permanently. Vamana, Virechana, Anuvasan Vasti, Asthapan Vasti and Nasya are the main Panchakarma procedures. There are many pre operative and post operative procedures like body massage, steam bath, potali patra sweda, shirovasti and many others which are done along with main panchakarma. This is a very powerful way of treatment and it has the potential to treat many of the dreadful diseases of modern life like rheumatoid arthritis, paralysis, migraine, slip disc, skin diseases like psoriasis and leucoderma, obesity and menstrual problems.
It is arguably termed as the mother of all the treatment processes and involves the application of the medicated oil. The main area of operation for this treatment is associated with the large intestine. It plays a very pivotal role in the eradication of the disorders like slip disc, nervous diseases, rheumatism, piles, obesity, abnormal enlargement of the spleen, kidney stones, obstruction in the menstrual flow, etc.
It is a process of cleansing the path meant for bowel movement with the help of a laxative mixed either with warm water or milk. It is an excellent natural medical procedure to clean the alimentary canal. The process is truly effective for the patients suffering from skin diseases, anemia, diabetes, gynecological disorders, heartburn, jaundice, anemia, urinary disorder, etc.
The treatment process induces vomiting with the help of oral drugs and removes all the toxins from the body as well as clears the path of respiratory system.
It is a very good option for the patients suffering from hay fever, chronic allergies, skin diseases, asthma, psoriasis, chronic indigestion, hyper acidity, water retention, etc.
In this phase of Panchakarma, the medicine is poured via nostrils for inhalation. It is very helpful to cleanse the assimilated toxins in the neck and head region including migraine, depression and other neurological diseases.
It is a very effective remedy for the patients suffering from the loss of taste/ smell, sinusitis, asthma and migraine.


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The Ellipse coffee table made in powder coated steel, the legs and the table top are powder coated in the same colour.
Perfect with Ellipse seating or the low Luxembourg or Dune chairs.
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Miranda Shane lives a quiet life among books and letters as a professor in a small upstate town. When the playing-by-the-rules poet throws out convention and begins to use a Scrabble board instead of paper to write, she sets off a chain of events that rattles her carefully planned world.
Her awakening propels her to take risks and seize chances she previously let slip by, including a game-changing offer from the man she let slip away. But when the revelation of an affair with a graduate student threatens the new life Miranda created, she is forced to decide between love or poetry.
"You sure you don't want to take a cab?" Scott asked her.
"I'm sure. Then we wouldn't see the diamonds," Lynn said.
"Tiffany's?" Miranda asked. "You're a little young for that aren't you? Though you are Bunny's granddaughter."
"Not like Grandma Bunny's diamonds! The diamonds on the sidewalk. Look!"
Sure enough, the concrete in front of them sparkled. Four or five runs of sidewalk shimmered with mica flecks, then it went to plain for a block or two, then more that sparkled.
"I want to know what makes them different," Miranda said to Scott, pointing at the abrupt change from sparkle to non-sparkle on the sidewalk in front of them.
"But knowing the difference would ruin it," Scott said.
"You'd rather think it was magic?"
"I like the idea of magic. Don't you?" he asked.
"I don't take much stock in that," Miranda said.
"Daddy, look!" Lynn said.
And there in front of them was a huge elephant balloon with a circus ball balancing on his trunk. The ball wasn't all the way inflated yet; it wobbled a little and the sides of the elephant shuddered some as the helium pumped in. But an elephant as tall as a house at Central Park was a sight to behold no matter the size or amount of helium left to go. The crowd around them seemed to holding their breath in anticipation as the ball slowly rose.
"See," Miranda said, "to people watching on television that's magic. But it's not magic. It's a year of planning and then people working all night on the day before a family holiday to pull it off."
"But it's magic to her," Scott said.
Lynn strained at the barricade, craning her neck to see down the street and the rest of the balloons staged there.
"Sure, it's magic to her. She's a kid. Kids have to believe in magic. When you really grow up, it's different."
"I guess I'm not really grown up then," Scott said. "And maybe I don't want to be."


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We offer a venue with great character and history. Once, John Williams developed a holiday resort in Days Bay to give Wellingtonians the time to relax and rejuvenate. Today we can offer you beautiful grounds and a comfortable and cosy venue to relax and to celebrate with friends, family and colleagues.
Days Bay Pavilion café has great indoor/outdoor flow, natural lighting in the day and cosy candle light in the evenings and spectacular views of Wellington Harbour.
We can cater for up to 100 people seated and 250 people standing. Your party can be seated in the private and comfortable café area, or on our outdoor terrace. Our facilities are available until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, and until 10 pm on other evenings.
We are a flexible bunch of people and we can customise your occasion to your specific needs. Our chefs have great experience with different menus, from finger food tray service or platters, to buffets or plated menus.
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The first ad is out for Tile, a small device that aims to make sure you never lose your keys again.
The premise of Tile requires some good foresight. Basically, you have to stick a white "tile" on an item you anticipate misplacing, be it a key, a wallet, or even a laptop. The Tile then syncs with an iOS app — no Android yet — that will help you track the item location. You can even make your misplaced keys beep.
But that's not the cool part. If someone steals your bike, Tile can help you locate it through a network of other Tile users. Everyone with the app is connected through a cloud system, so if you mark that something is gone, a Tile user within range of the missing item will get a signal. Your phone will then be notified of your bike's location.
Tile was funded through a Selfstarter campaign. Although the startup only asked for $20,000, it received more than $1 million in funding.
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Draper is delighted to announce that as of this month, our students will be able to apply to the program for financial assistance to attend scholarly conferences. Draper has five travel grants in the amount of $200 each, which will be distributed over the course of the academic year.
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For more information on application procedures, please review the instructions on the Travel Grant Application, which can be found on our website's Forms page, here: http://www.draper.fas.nyu.edu/object/draper.forms
Over the last few years, more and more Draper students have started participating in scholarly conferences, and many have asked about receiving funding to help defray attendance costs. We are very happy to be able to offer these grants in recognition of our Draperites' accomplishments.
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There are a multitude of websites that already show one how to save their tomato seeds, but I thought I would show you how to do it anyway!
I know that you will see the Sungold listed there and it is actually an F1 hybrid. I have saved seeds from them before and have obtained nearly the same fruit the following growing season. Maybe I haven't scientifically done a test to see if the size and taste is similar, but to me it was close enough to call Sungold and be happy with. I want to say I've grown at least to an F3 generation of them out. When I get my seeds back from storage (hopefully in about a month…after 2.5 years in storage!) I will try my old saved Sungold seeds and see how they grow. It is always fun doing some experimenting.
As for what to save your seeds in, you can use regular plastic baggies or order special seed packets online, but I found these jewelry bags at Hobby Lobby (whatever craft store of your choosing should have something similar) and they work great! We have previously used paper seed packets that have a seal you have to lick and then if you opened them you'd have to tape back shut, but I like the zipping seal on these.
It really is that simple. Just put aside some space on your counter and you'll be saving seeds for next year!


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It is well known fact that new launch condominiums can provide urban dwellers and beach-front vacationers alike with affordable, comfortable homes. But living in close contact with neighbors can mean unexpected surprises, like floods that cover entire floors -; and often go unnoticed until it is too late.
High rise direct sun exposure will soon become a problem. You might want to consider installing waterproof outdoor blinds. retractable solar screen systems offer indoor comfort, increased privacy and protection from interior fading. Better yet, they blend in with any home while offering protection against solar glare and heat gain. You can even motorize them, so you can lower the shades in an entire room with the push of a button. Solar screens that are installed and used in Southern- and Western-facing windows can cool the home by as much as 8-16 degrees F, helping to lower energy costs. Unlike drapes, solar screens are see-through -; so you can enjoy the view without letting in glare or heat.
In condominiums, water damage can affect multiple families' health. Moisture can lead to mold, which is difficult to completely remove. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, mold can cause everything from eye irritation to troubled breathing to, after extended exposure, chronic lung disease.
Retractable outdoor blinds also help keep the sun from entering your home, and also add shade to outdoor living space. With cooling shade offered by the blinds over a balcony or deck, homeowners can make the under-utilized part of the house a wonderful outdoor entertaining space.