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There are two types of images: a snapshot and a photograph.
One is taken quickly with little thought to either the technology or the art of what is being created in the image. These are "snapshots" and have a place in the world of communication but they are not often published or hung on a wall. These are the pictures we often find on a cell phone. They often are taken to convey an emotion or tell a story and most of the time they are quick, posed pictures of family and friends.
The image above is a snapshot. When you look at it where does your eye end up being attracted to the most? The ball? It is very large and bright and that is more attractive to our eye than the people. Now, to the photographer this shot has great emotion. It was taken at 4 AM and the kids are watching TV while their mother is upstairs with a midwife giving birth! Do you get that out of the photo? Probably not, you had to be there. Snapshots often have high emotional value and only make sense to the people in the photo. Can you see this photo mounted and in a frame and entered in a photo contest? No.
The second type of image is taken with some thought put into what the final image will look like. It is still taken quickly and to tell a story but it has something extra. It considers the viewer and where the photo will be viewed in the mind of the photographer while the photo is being set up. Will it be on paper or on a wall or digital in a small screen? It considers what is seen in the photo and how each element adds to or detracts from the message of the photo. It is a mind set that comes as a habit from lots of practice and thought about what make a photograph great.
This photo could have beeen a snapshot but because of the thought put into the process of taking the photo it is interesting even to the people who do not know Chuck. The background is out of focus which helps the eye focus on the subject. The composition captures your attention and draws your eye toward Chuck's mouth. Like a good piece of music there is not a lot of random motion of your eye looking around the photo for something interesting. The angle of the fish and the unusual activity in the photo does that. Finally the center of interest ,or the area that captures your attention, is located along something we call the third line following the Rule of Thirds. Read more about this in the Composition section of this site.
Now this final photo was taken with the final print in mind. Some photographers call this "pre-
visualization. The photographer saw this sunrise happening and saw the print mounted on the wall in his mind as he set his camera to make the shot. The photographer hoped that this would be good enough to mount, frame and enter in a contest. Composition is important. The eye is attracted to the bright sun which has been placed below center and close to the third line. The rays of the sunlight draw your eye into the sun and the color is warm and inviting. On the web the birds on the building at the bottom don't show up well but on the print they do. Exposure was set to be sure to capture the middle tones and not have the dark, shadow portions drop out of the photo.
In short, a photograph is taken with thought made toward the composition and design of the elements that are within the frame of the photo. Care taken in exposure and selection of lens and lighting helps make the photo communicate a clear and exciting message. The subject does not have to be exciting, like the sunset, to create a photograph. Pictures like the one above happen when the photographer sees something and quickly uses their skills to capture it before it goes away. Quick thinking from a habit of looking for patterns, shapes and messages caused the photographer to almost by instinct place the subject on the third line and frame them with the door. The camera was tilted vertical, again by instinct and a LOT of experience. The background adds to the message.
Snapshots, however, are taken quickly and usually driven more by emotion then care for how the final product looks. Snapshots turn into photographs simply by adding more thought and care. Take the time to look at the pictures that catch your eye in a magazine or at a movie. How were they composed? Where is the subject and where does your eye come to rest?
A GOOD PHOTOGRAPH tells a story or communicates and idea by presenting the viewer with an obvious subject or center of interest. A photo can be taken quickly with little conscious thought when we have been trained to see in a class like those offered by scphoto. Check it out.


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text: Home - Exchange Students - Past Exchange Students - 2008-2009 - Mariya - India Mariya Davis2008-09 Outbound to IndiaHometown: Tamarac, FloridaSchool: J. P. Taravella High School, Coral Springs, FloridaSponsor: Coral Springs-Parkland Rotary Club, District 6990, FloridaHost: Nagpur Rotary Club, District 3030, India Mariya's Bio My name is Mariya Davis. I was born in California on January 1st,1992. Soon after, I moved to Canada with my mother and younger sister. I attended Catholic school from 3rd grade to 8th grade until my family re-located to Tamarac Florida .During elementary school and middle school I played many sports such as basketball, softball, volleyball, track as well as skiing and snowboarding. My favorite holidays have always been New Years' and I have had an obsession with Justin Timberlake since Nsync! I also love to dance to Spice Girls and Grease (I know ALL the lyrics).From as far back as I can remember I have traveled and visited places such as Quebec, Florida, New York, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Toronto and more. Now I go to J. P. Taravella High School and I love it.August 29 Journal India is beautiful. I've been here for almost three weeks and I have managed to get onto the front page of the newspaper, on television, go on a road trip, see an amazing Hindi movie at the movie theatre, and attend an Indian wedding. I've also been to a Rotarian's farm and saw a monkey! My host family is very kind and helpful. I'm sorry if I seem all over the place, there is just so much to tell and I don't want to forget anything!On Aug. 15th (which is their Independence day) I visited an old fort used during British rule that is only opened on Aug. 15 and Jan. 25th. It was very nice and had a lot of interesting history. My new favorite food is chapati with cream and guava jelly! I keep catching myself singing Hindi songs and saying words I don't exactly know the meaning of. Everything in India seems so be more intense. The sugar is sweeter, the food is more spicy, the bugs are bigger, and everything is greener. There are a lot of stray dogs and cats that roam the streets. The driving is insane. It is very scary and between all the trucks, cars, people, and animals walking through the streets at any given time of day or night, I am relieved I will not be driving!I've met the other inbounds and I like every one of them very much. Actually, everyone that I have met so far has been very nice and I am feeling very comfortable here.P.S. Samosas are absolutely delicious and I recommend them!-Mariya :DOctober 16 Journal The last month has been very eventful, never a dull moment. My host brother has been in town with his wife and I like them both a lot. He recently won a big golf tournament so we went out to celebrate. That was when it happened...The friendly waiter gave us our spicy chicken and it was delicious. Then my host mom said 'This chicken is so spicy, I can't take it. Don't you think it's spicy Mariya?' When I replied no she told me I had made the transition into a true Indian. I couldn't believe it and I wanted to scream, and sing and do a silly dance. I feel like I've leaped through a threshold to a new dimension of the universe where everything makes sense. I'm finally starting to mesh with the Indian people and I don't feel like the awkward foreigner trying to figure out what's going on. I'm used to my friends having a conversation in Hindi and then translating it for me after. It feels so good to tell them 'No that's ok, I got it'. My grammar skills are horrid now though but my Hindi is getting better.I will be attending RYLA on the 28th and leaving for my south India tour directly from there on the first of November. I also realized EVERYTHING costs money and I was actually excited about the free conditioner that came with my shampoo (which is very unlike me).I also want to apologize for turning in my assignments late because I get so frustrated when people are LATE nowadays! Everything here has to be a long, drawn out process. I can't stand going to the bank. There is no such thing as quick and it makes me very stressed.Thankfully, that is the only thing making me stressed here. Everyone is very kind and the other inbounds are very cool. My family has also decided to keep me the whole year! All I can think about is the bangles and silk saris I'm going to get in the south and how much fun Goa is going to be!I am off of school right now for Divali holidays and I am taking ceramic classes in the morning. I also purchased a Tabla (Indian drum) the other day and I as well as the other inbounds are taking classes in the evening. I am enjoying myself very much and I'm going to miss custard apples, rose water and fresh cream a lot when I leave.November 28 Journal I just got back home from my 'South India Tour'. It was amazing. First we visited Hyderabad where you can purchase some of the most beautiful bangles in India. While there, we saw the Birla temple, Golkunda Fort and had a blast at Ramoji Film studio which is somewhat like an Indian version of Universal Studios. After that we moved on to Chennai and Mahabalipuram. There we enjoyed the beaches and saw marvelous stone monuments dating back to the 7th century.After that we took the night train to Bangalore which is an experience in itself. We were in second class NON-AC sleepers that were very crowded. But it's not really as bad as it sounds as long as you don't use the toilet! In Bangalore we went to Banargatta National Park where we saw many lions and tigers. Later that day we visited a Botanical Garden that I could have stayed in for the rest of my life. I can't recall a time in my entire life when I've felt that calm and happy. It was like stepping out of the normal world and into the flower garden in Alice in Wonderland. The city of Bangalore is also very western and I felt very 'at home' there.Sadly we had to leave and travel 220km to Hassan. Once there we climbed the 300 + stairs to the world's largest monolithic statue Sharavan Balgola. It was exhausting but very rewarding. Continuing on to Mysore which is nicknamed 'city of palaces', I didn't know I was about to fall in love. Not with a boy but with Mysore Palace. I've never seen anything as beautiful as it. Every square inch of the palace is decorated with highly detailed designs that are bright in color. The doors are carved with teak wood and ivory and the walls are painted delicately with red and gold designs. All of the floors are made from marble and I can't even describe the chandeliers and jade stain glass ceilings. Unfortunately, you aren't allowed to take pictures inside the palace so afterwards I purchased some post cards of the palace but they aren't HALF as beautiful.I didn't think I could see anything as gorgeous as the Mysore Palace until we arrived in Ooty the next day. Ooty is located high in the mountains and I got car sick while we drove up the steep mountain. That drive was one of the most terrifying experiences I've had on my exchange so far because the road is not necessarily made for two cars to pass each other let alone two tour buses. So when another bus was on its way down the mountain our bus had to get as close as it could to the edge of the cliff, and a couple times I thought I was going to have a heart attack. But it was worth it because Ooty was FABULOUS.On the terrace of our hotel rooms we could see all of the mountains and the city nestled perfectly in between them. The view was breath-taking and I want to live there one day. It was the only place on the tour that was cold and it was a bit strange considering everywhere else we'd been so far had been scorching hot but it was in the mountains so it made sense. In Pollachi we went to a water park that is supposed to be #1 in Asia. It was loads of fun but little did I know my fun would soon be cut short when we arrived at the hotel.It was very late and everywhere was closed so our only option was to eat at the hotel restaurant. Because of the language barrier as people in the south do not speak English or Hindi, our orders were wrong so we took them from our rooms and back down to the restaurant. By then the kitchen was closed and the only thing we could have was some kind of vegetable curry in curd. At first I felt fine but the next morning i woke up severely sick and I spent the whole day vomiting. But that did not stop me from riding an elephant, no way.The next day we went to Munnar and Thakkadi where we enjoyed a show of the traditional dance called Kathakali which happens to be what we are learning for our district conference in January. We also experienced full body massages and steam baths for the first time. In Allappy we spent the night on a house boat in the back waters of Kerala. In Kanyakumari I saw my first black sand beach and made lots of friends as it was a very touristy resort. I also came across a Tibetan store that had the most unique and beautiful merchandise.Then we moved on to Kovalam which is the very tip of India and on a clear night you can see the lights from Sri Lanka! In Cochin we saw the famous Chinese fishing nets, St. Francis church, Fort Cochi, a Jewish synagogue and the Dutch Palace which were all very interesting. And last be definitely not least Goa.The beaches in Goa were amazing but the hawkers were terrible. I surprised myself while I was there. I kept staring at the foreigners like I'd never seen one until I realized 'hey you're foreign too'. It was quite peculiar really. I had delicious cashews, seafood and MEAT while I was there which made me extremely excited!Everything was going perfect until I lost my bank card. As soon as I realized I didn't have it I went into a panic. After about five minutes of 'ohmygods' and childish whining I remembered that I had left it in the ATM! I rushed back as fast as possible but it was gone and I was devastated. The thing that after you take your money you have to press another button to retrieve your card but I was in such a hurry I hadn't noticed. I felt so stupid! He told me that when someone from the bank came to refill the machine he would also take out the cards as well but I would have to go all the way to the branch to get it back. So the next day I took a bus and a boat to the city. When I got there it didn't take long to find the bank but my worries were not over just yet. When I told the lady the story she simply said "By policy, we are not allowed to hold any cards that are not from our bank...that card has been destroyed". Her words rang in my head over and over and she must have saw the sick look on my face because she told me to wait while she went to get another man. THANK-GOODNESS he had my card and he gave it back to me after I showed him my passport. I was so relieved I actually danced when I left the office.Goa was our last stop and after a month of traveling I was ready to go 'home'. I arrived in Nagpur station at 6 am and I was so happy to see my host family. My host sister is here with her son and I really enjoy being with all of them. I miss all of the exchange students from my district but they will all be coming to Nagpur for Christmas in a couple weeks. My days are filled with ceramics, dance and tabla classes and I'm very excited because my birthday is coming soon and I don't know what to expect!January 3 Journal I'm 17 !I wish I could say my Christmas was fantastic, exhilarating and full of excitement but sadly, it was not. I've been so busy with all of my classes that I FORGOT it was Christmas until I got to my yoga class and my instructor wished me a 'merry Christmas'. That night all of the exchange students in my city and I went to an expensive restaurant to get western food which didn't end up being very tasty. During dinner we all talked about how we celebrate Christmas in our home countries and what our families cook. It was a very dull Christmas, no Christmas cookies, no stockings, no Christmas tree, no watching 'The Grinch' on Christmas eve and no Christmas spirit. But I was not the least bit disappointed because I am full of Indian spirit and I didn't even miss Christmas. I felt a little awkward being the only one at the dinner table not 'home-sick'. And it's a good thing I wasn't because I don't think I would have been very good comforting them if I was.I have yoga, tabla and dance classes every day, but I am currently out of town practicing dance routines with the other exchange students in my district for our district conference on the 10th of January. New years eve was a lot of fun. Rotary organized a function for all of the exchange students in the district and we ate and danced to Bollywood music all night. At midnight they all sang happy birthday to me and threw me into the pool! My birthday was definitely a lot of fun. It was even more fun because the next day I got a flood of 'happy birthday' emails from the US, and because of the time difference it felt like I had TWO birthdays! We will be performing a classical dance and a bhangra dance (another Indian dance). We are also showcasing all of the festivals of India through dance, then we are all participating in an instrumental fusion. I'm very excited and I have to say that I am really not looking forward to leaving India anytime soon.January 14 Journal I have reached a new height in my exchange.Tonight my new friends and I prepared a pasta dinner and it was amazing. While I was making the sauce, the aromas from it made me have several flashbacks to my home life in the US and Canada. It made me think of my mom making dinner, and watching kids shows on television with my sister. I remembered all of the things my sister and I would giggle about and how we used to play monopoly and barbies for hours. I didn't realize how much I actually miss her.It was odd because instead of feeling sad and homesick, I felt happy. Not because I was away from the people I love, but because the closeness of the friends I have made here in India really remind me of my own family. And although I have definitely had way better pasta then what I made tonight, it was the bond I shared with my friends that made it that good (cliche I know!).I miss my family terribly and all of the things we used to do together (uno!) but I have to say that I haven't been this happy in a while. I love India and I didn't know I could actually feel at 'home' away from 'home' but I guess home is wherever you are happy. The saddest part is that it's almost over and I will be leaving home once again......March 10 Journal I have just recently returned from my North Tour. We visited: Calcutta, Darjeeling, Sikkim, Bodh Gaya, Varanasi, Jaipur, Jalsaimer, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, Agra, Amritsir, Dharmsala, Manali and Delhi. Overall it was a very good trip and I had a lot of fun with the other exchange students. Darjeeling, Sikkim, Dharmsala and Manali are all located in the Himalayan Mountains and are absolutely gorgeous. When we began our journey through the mountains I could hardly speak, I was so amazed at the natural beauty. When you are up in the mountains you feel so alive, so connected to nature and the air is so fresh, clean and un-polluted. There is a large Tibetan population in these places as well which was wonderful to experience. I had heard about them but up until now I didn't know much about them and their hardships when they were forced to leave their homes when Tibet was taken over by China. I also had the privilege of visiting a Tibetan orphanage where I got to play with the kids and talk to them. I also was lucky enough to get my hands on some of the beautiful handicrafts made 100% by the Tibetan people. Despite having altitude sickness, I was so sad to leave this lovely paradise.Calcutta is my least favourite city I've seen in India. It is very crowded, dusty and hot but it does have an interesting market. Bodh Gaya is where Buddha reached enlightenment under the Bodhi tree (banyan tree). I have absolutely fallen in love with the Buddhist religion and I am seriously considering become Buddhist. It just makes so much sense to me and I've never felt as at home in a church, Hindu temple, mosque or synagogue as I do in the Buddhist temple. I could go on and on about how much I love and respect Buddhism but this report would become quite boring if I did so. Varanasi is the most important Hindu center in India. Jaipur (the pink city) was gorgeous and very interesting to see.Jalsaimer was CRAZY. We rode camels through the desert and I enjoyed the experience but I have no desire to do it EVER again. We watched a fantastic Rajasthani performance and got to take part in the dancing at the end of the night. I had so much fun and laughed so hard my stomach hurt. After our typical Rajasthani dinner that did not lack in spices, we spent the night on the dunes in tents. In the morning we got up early to watch the sun rise. Rajasthani desert sand is so different from Florida beach sand, it's dry and soft and feels almost like liquid. Jodhpur (the blue city) was a lot of fun and our guide for that day was very knowledgeable and helpful. We visited a huge fort that had a million secret rooms decorated in the most extravagant detail I've ever seen.Then we finally arrived in Agra. From our hotel we had a view of the Taj Mahal and to be completely honest I was a tad disappointed. From a distance it doesn't look nearly as pearly white and beautiful as the pictures, but when I was standing face to face with it I almost forgot to breathe. My thoughts were "Oh my god! I'm here, I'm in front of the Taj Mahal, I've done it! I'm really in India! I rock!" I got happy tears in my eyes and just stood there for a minute taking it all in. We went inside and after we were off to the less famous, red fort. Next came Amritsir in the state of Punjab where we saw the Golden temple which is the holiest place according to Sikh religion. (The Sikh people are the ones we commonly see wearing turbans.) The temple was very pretty and it was cool to see it up close because it is in a lot of Hindi movies I've seen. And last but definitely not least was Delhi. Delhi is a very Cosmopolitan city and has a western feel to it. It also has the largest market in Asia called Karol Bagh. Unfortunately we only spent one day there. We were also fortunate enough to visit the Indian-Pakistan border and watch the changing of the guards. We had a dance party in the street and then joined everyone in chanting patriotic chants and proudly waving their Indian flags. It was like nothing I've ever seen before.These days I am enjoying the little time I have left, and looking forward to playing Holi (festival of colours). Recently, a friend and I went to an ice-cream shop and the owner began to have a conversation with me about my travels to Russia and asked me how my schooling was going. I told him I didn't know what he was talking about and he apologized and told me I looked just his friend's daughter. It was a very funny situation. I will be attending a ten day Vipassana meditation course starting the 25th of this month where I won't be able to talk, write, gesture, read or receive phone calls at all for the full ten days. What you do is meditate and participate in activities and learn the techniques of controlling your mind and nourishing your spirit. I know it's going to be very difficult to focus but I feel this is something I need to do.June 15 Journal As the last of my mendhi fades from my hands, the sounds of India still play in my head. The smells are still vivid and the memories are clear as day. I WENT TO INDIA. I cannot describe my feelings when I returned, as there aren't any words to describe it. I don't believe I would have been better suited in another country and if I had the chance to do it again, I would do it exactly the same.If I could talk to my younger self before the exchange I would tell her to STOP WORRYING SO MUCH, everything sorts itself out. I would tell her to enjoy every moment being with her host family and the other exchange students because she will miss them the most. I would tell her that India is somewhat like what she pictured in her mind and that all those years of dressing up like an 'Indian princess' and her love for Aladdin would ultimately have a great impact on the rest of her life. I would tell her that she would grow out of her shyness and into something beautiful, just have patience. If I would have told her she was going to get two root canals, learn every bollywood actors' name, discover a new favorite food, get into an accident, ride a yak or dance in front of 1200 people, she would have never believed me.India is the unknown. I don't feel like it can be categorized with any other country. It is everything in itself. Only in India will you find as many different languages, foods and customs as there are people. Only in India does old and new collide to create something extraordinary and unbelievable. The colors of India never fail to distract me from what I'm doing, and when I'm flipping through the channels and I come across a program on India, I always watch it. Not because I really need more information about the Taj Mahal or how great of a vacation spot Goa is, but because I've been there, I've lived it and I know that country. My country.I believe feeling is believing. I was fortunate enough to be hosted by a Muslim family my entire stay in India. Before the exchange I had some difficult feelings about Islam that were ultimately because I was un-informed. My host family treated me with the utmost kindness and respect and I felt like I was a part of their family. I have a special place in my heart for Islam which no-one can take away from me. I also fell in love with Buddhism and Hinduism while I was overseas and I have taken some of their values to practice in my own life.I've learned we are all people that make decisions. And as a result of that, there is no way to judge a religion or group of people based on anything else but their actions and character. I believe there is no such thing as a bad person, just a person who makes bad decisions. I've learned I love my life and I am going to live it as happy and full as I possibly can. I've learned I love, love, love India and everything about it. This is a discovery that has taken me most of my exchange year and a few weeks of being home to fully figure out. I believe I was sent to India for a reason and I believe in myself. This is not the end for me. Not even close... :)Thank-you Rotary International for helping me to make my dreams real.A man is but the product of his thoughts. What he thinks, he becomes.-Mahatma Gandhi


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There's something refreshing about spring, isn't there? The cool, crisp dewy mornings, easing into warm, comfortable days and ending in mild, lengthening evenings. It's this type of day that's ideal for sowing leafy greens to pick for your first young, tender and crisp salads of the season. 'Leafy' greens come in all shapes, colours, sizes and in particular, tastes and ... Read More »
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Hoyas will quickly become a gardeners favourite after they experience their hardiness and scented pendulous blooms during the warmer months. With many variations available to suit different climatic zones and large pendulous blooms, this hardy evergreen climber will grow on you. Most commonly grown, and familiar to many as the wax flower, the Hoya carnosa is easy to grow. Australia ... Read More »
How to Grow African Violets (Saintpaulias)
They may have a touch of 'granny', but African Violets make for marvellous flowering indoor plants and are the ideal choice for terrarium displays. Location African Violets require moderate to bright indirect light all year round to encourage flowering. A well lit kitchen bench or coffee table is perfect. They also prefer humidity in the atmosphere (thus why they are ... Read More »
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Why choose a terrarium? A terrarium is the ideal solution for those who have limited or no garden space but still want a bit of greenery to brighten up their home or office. It's a miniature garden in a glass container, which could be a basic tank shape or something fun like a bottle or a fishbowl. It's up to ... Read More »
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My favourite place to garden is on the eastern side. It is truly a pleasure. Eastern facing gardens usually get morning sun, which usually isn't as harsh as our afternoon sun. I find many plants that thrive in full sun conditions also thrive here in half shade especially plants that sometimes get their flowers burnt in full sun conditions. Selecting ... Read More »
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A garden that faces west will be subject to extremes of temperature. On a summer afternoon, this is where the sun can bake the soil, scorching all but the toughest of plants. Many beautiful plant species revel in a western location however, and clever plant selection can turn an 'unusable' section of your garden into an inviting living space. Western side flower garden Geranium Geranium, (Pelargonium sp.), ... Read More »
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eBetslip – mobile app to mark your 4D and TOTO bets digitally
Posted on : 19-01-2019 | By : 4D Master | In : Singapore 4D Articles
eBetslip is the mobile application which will allow the user to mark the 4D as well as TOTO bets digitally. However, it is not the online betting service as the individual have to visit the outlet for the purpose of placing, paying and getting tickets for the bets. Till now, this service was not in the existence but from the month of September 2018, this mobile app was launched. There are many outlets in Singapore which have authorization for eBetslip.
This mobile app works on Android devices that operate on Lollipop, Android 5.0 and above versions. It also works well on Apple devices that operate on iOS version 9 and all above other versions.
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● Click on http://www.singaporepools.com.sg/ms/ebetslip/en/android-download-guide.html
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Valenza graduated with an architecture degree from the Politecnico di Milano where her thesis focused on restoration, conservation and reutilization. She followed that up with specialized courses in restoration diagnostics and a master's degree in environmental remediation.
She has worked in professional studios in Palermo and Milan as an architect and project manager for works involving planning, restoration and conservation, interior design and installation.
Since 2006 she has been an expert and teacher on the subject at the architecture school in Palermo.
She has been with Goppion since January of 2013 as an Architect and Sales Manager for France and Maghreb.
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Those eggheads over at Digital Foundry have put together an interesting analysis of Fallout 76. Based on an early preview build of the game, the publication goes over everything from general performance to engine upgrades.
Unfortunately, things are looking rough overall. The Xbox One X version of the game -- running on what is the most powerful console -- doesn't ease any fears over the title's technical performance. As we've heard numerous times now, the frame rate is especially dire, barely sticking to 30 frames per second even when there's no real action on screen.
Digital Foundry also points out that even at 4K resolution, some textures are incredibly muddy, and the general graphical quality doesn't show much improvement over Fallout 4. This is somewhat expected given that Fallout 76 is an always online game, but again, it doesn't inspire much confidence.
Bethesda has said that the preview build isn't indicative of the finished product, and let's hope that's the truth. The developer has a rocky record at best when it comes to the performance of its games -- particularly on PlayStation consoles -- so it's really going to have to step this up before the game launches next month.
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Using God's name to try to justify violence and murder is "blasphemy," Pope Francis said on Nov. 15, speaking about the terrorist attacks in Paris. "Such barbarity leaves us dismayed and we ask ourselves how the human heart can plan and carry out such horrible events," the pope said after reciting the Angelus prayer with visitors in St. Peter's Square.
The attacks in Paris on Nov. 13—carried out, the French government said, by three teams of Islamic State terrorists—caused the deaths of 132 people and left more than 350 wounded. The attacks, Pope Francis said, were an "unspeakable affront to the dignity of the human person."
"The path of violence and hatred cannot resolve the problems of humanity and using the name of God to justify this path is blasphemy," he said.
The archbishop of Paris, Cardinal André Vingt-Trois, issued a statement condemning the assault on his city, praising first responders and urging unity. "Faced with the violence of men, may we receive the grace of a firm heart, without hatred," he said. "May the moderation, temperance and control that has been shown so far be confirmed in the weeks and months to come; let no one indulge in panic or hatred. We ask that grace be the artisan of peace. We need never despair of peace if we build on justice."
In Rome, Federico Lombardi, S.J., told Vatican Radio, commenting on suggestions that the violence might interrupt the beginning of the church's Jubilee Year of Mercy: "This is…no time to give up the Jubilee, or to be afraid. We need the Jubilee more than ever."
"Be on guard," he said. "These murderers, possessed by a senseless hatred, are called 'terrorists' precisely because they want to spread terror. If we let ourselves be frightened, they will have already reached their first objective."
In the aftermath of the attacks, President François Hollande vowed to "be unforgiving with the barbarians from Daesh." By Nov. 15 France had begun bombing raids on the self-proclaimed capital of ISIS, Raqqa in Syria.
In the days after the attack, news of small reprisal gestures against Syrian refugees in Europe began to surface, and the Internet became cloudy with ugly calls for retaliation against Muslims and celebrations of the mayhem in Paris among Daesh sympathizers. Thomas Rosica, C.S.B., the Holy See's English language attaché, warned against using the events in Paris to interrupt Muslim-Christian dialogue: "The life of every human being is sacred, both for Christians and for Muslims," he said.
"There is plenty of scope for us to act together in the service of fundamental moral values. The lessons of the past must help us to avoid repeating the same mistakes. We must seek paths of reconciliation and learn to live with respect for each other's identity."
After meeting with Pope Francis on Nov. 14 in Rome at an event commemorating the 35th anniversary of the Jesuit Refugee Service, its international director, Thomas Smolich, S.J., joined his prayers with the pope's for the victims and survivors. He added, "We would want to make sure that what happened last night is not globalized to say, 'This is all of Islam; this is all the Muslim faith.' These are people within a group of people who are doing evil things for reasons that don't make a lot of sense to us."
Father Smolich said, "I think it's very important to realize that people who are coming to Europe right now…are fleeing the same situations. They have left barrel bombs in Aleppo; they have left random attacks in Damascus, in Iraq, in other parts of the world.
"They are coming to escape what has unfortunately come to Europe." The refugees, he said, merely want to realize "the same freedom of living that we hope to enjoy here in Europe." J.R.S., and particularly J.R.S. France, he said, has worked to welcome and integrate new arrivals to Europe, a process even more important now in the light of the suffering in Paris and potential reactions to it "so we can truly build one human family."


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Dec.19 (GMM) A third current F1 driver looks set to contest the iconic Daytona 24 hour sports car race next month.
It was already known that Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll will appear at the famous race in the US in January.
Ekstra Bladet newspaper is now reporting that Haas driver Kevin Magnussen could also be there, as he is "close" to a deal for a seat in the prototype class.
The report said Magnussen's deal is being helped by Dallara, a joint partner of both the Haas team and the Daytona outfit Action Express Racing.
Magnussen's father Jan is set to contest Daytona in the sports car class in a Corvette.
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Greetings, dear readers!! How often do we forget living in the present with all those bag full of worries of the future. Will the project work out, will this venture do well, awaiting appraisals, and some worry about the grades too! Here's just a small piece to give you the redemption you deserve! Let me… Continue reading Live it out
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The Art of Balanced Letting Go
Greetings, dear readers! Quite a while since we've had a thoughtful post. Thinking helps clearing minds. Here's to just one of those long chains of thoughts. All of us seek peace. Calm. Serenity. Then what holds us back is actually us holding on to things. At the same time comes the lesson of learning from… Continue reading The Art of Balanced Letting Go
Cryptically Expressed
Greetings, dear readers! With my ongoing obsession of expressions, here's one more post to prove how difficult conversations can be. What dilemmas do to your mind. I'm sure all of us have been there and you'll relate well to this one. Also, I've tried another concrete form of poetry this time, in succession to the… Continue reading Cryptically Expressed
Emotions & Expressions
Greetings, dear readers! Today's post is all about thoughts. And their consequences. And maybe how they affect minds. Imagine, mere thoughts affecting the way we work. So, if you're not in a mood to read deep, intellectual work, you are warned- JUST READ IT! 😛 Why is there such a huge difference between what we… Continue reading Emotions & Expressions
Greetings, dear readers! Life, is nature's gift. Some people are courageous enough to reject it by suicide. The shy ones, use slow poisons like drugs and alcohol to reject it gracefully. With this very line of thought, which came to me from a very weird incident, I came to a lot more observations. Being in… Continue reading Alco-all?
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Small Basic Guru Awards - April 2015
Looks like I was the lone champion for the Small Basic Guru Awards in April:
|Small Basic Technical Guru - April 2015
|Ed Price - MSFT
|Programming Games with Small Basic: Chapter 6: Tic Tac Toe Program
|Michiel Van Hoorn: "This is probably one of the best end-to-end tutorials for programming a simple (but well designed game). Great learning material for all beginning coders." RZ: "This is fantastic! Tic-Tac-Toe is the classic of course. And the book is modeled after the classic one. Tons of games for beginner to explore the power of BASIC programming language."
Special thanks go out to Philip Conrod and Lou Tylee from Kidware Software! This chapter is adapted from the book Programming Games with Microsoft Small Basic by Philip Conrod and Lou Tylee.
To purchase this book in its entirety, please see the Computer Science For Kids web site.
The results for all the categories in April 's TechNet Guru competition were posted here:
If you have not yet contributed an article for this month, and you think you can write a more useful, clever, or better produced wiki article than the winners above, here's your chance! :D
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Tucked away in the Indian Ocean is the tropical nation of Maldives, a popular luxury destination made up of 26 major atolls and more than 1,000 coral islands. It's home to several high-end hotels and resorts and now, a new property is slated to open in the country: Radisson Blu Resort Maldives.
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group announced Thursday that the hotel group has signed a management agreement with Chang Hua Holdings for the property, which is the first Radisson Blue resort in the market.
"We are excited with our first hotel project in the Maldives and believe that it will be a success," Li Fei Chang, managing director of Chang Hua Holdings, said in a statement. "Our partnership with Carlson Rezidor stems from their proven expertise and management capabilities. We are confident that the Radisson Blu brand will position us for solid performance, setting inspiring and authentic experiences for our guests."
The hotel is slated to open in the first quarter of 2019 in the southern part of Maldives' Alifu Dhaalu Atoll. Located 65 miles away from Male International Airport, the hotel is accessible via a 30-minute plane ride followed by a 15-minute speedboat journey to the property.
In addition to views of the Indian Ocean, the resort features 128 villas, including family villas and a premium overwater villa. Guests can enjoy the yoga pavilion and spa, the hotel's in-house sea sports and dive center, and the restaurants and bar on the island.
"As a global brand, Radisson Blu Resort Maldives will provide the international leisure market with a full range of innovative design-led products and services, delivering genuine and relevant guest experiences with Radisson Blu's distinctive Yes I Can! service philosophy," Thomas Hagemann, a vice president with Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, said in a statement. "Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group continues our growth trajectory in Asia Pacific, we are pleased to expand our footprint into the Maldives with an iconic Radisson Blu resort on the island."
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Green tea, something you might drink on a daily basis – or something that you might hate, could help with hair loss. The uniquely flavoured tea is drunk by many due to its apparent health benefits. The latest claim for this tea god is that drinking several cups of the tea or taking it in capsule form on a daily basis could reduce your risk of hair loss.
How is green tea thought to stop hair loss?
It was thought that the catechines that are found in green tea had 5-alpha-reductase inhibiting properties, this could in turn repress DHT. DHT – dihydrotestosterone is the substance that causes hair loss in both men and women. By repressing the DHT, hair loss could in turn be avoided. However, studies taken out more recently have suggested that the anti-inflammatory properties that are in green tea are actually linked to hair growth.
Does green tea repress DHT and stop hair loss, or does it simply aid hair growth? During a study with mice who all had hair loss, research highlighted that hair loss slowed down in all mice who received green tea in their drinking water. It was found that the green tea even triggered new hair growth. In the study, the group of mice who did not have green tea found that the hair loss continued.
Stress is one of the most common causes of hair loss and another reason green tea is great for the body is that the tea has relaxing properties and can help to slightly reduce stress.
Can green tea actually stop hair loss?
Other studies have shown that green tea cannot stop hair loss by blocking DHT, there are a number of genetic factors in hair loss and no amount of anti-inflammatory tea can actually help to stop hair loss.
Although some of the studies to show if green tea can help to stop or slow down hair loss have had positive results, it is important to remember that humans are different to mice and results will not always be the same. In order to get a definitive answer to this more studies would need to be done.
There is still no harm in drinking green tea for hair loss, there are plenty of other health benefits and many studies suggest that drinking green tea on a regular basis can prevent illnesses such as cancer, inflammatory diseases and arthritis.
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Destiny's Child
Tim Seeley (W), Marcio Takara (A), Marcello Maiolo (C)
Cover by Marcio Takara and Marcello Maiolo
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We haven't revisited Nightwing in a while, so I think now is as good as time as any to check in with Dick Grayson again.
The comic begins with Nightwing, Donna Troy, Arsenal, and Wally West Flash having just defeated a giant matador robot. They spot a cloaked figure whom they assume to be the controller of the robot running away from the scene of the crime. When they catch up with him, he is revealed to be a rotting emaciated figure, and more of the robots ambush the Titans, killing all but Nightwing.
Dick Grayson wakes up in horror, as it was all a nightmare. We are told by Nightwing that this has been going on for some time. Dick then looks out his window to see Superman. The Kryptonian tells him that he detected an energy source in Nightwing's head, and the two go to Superman's Fortress of Solitude. Superman hooks the two of them up in a machine that will allow them both to enter Nightwing's next dream and investigate the energy disturbance.
Superman theorizes that this is all the work of Doctor Destiny, a villain he has tangled with before back in his universe (this is the "new" Superman of the old DC Universe). Nightwing expresses some misgivings about trusting this Superman since he doesn't know him as well as his old friend, the deceased Superman of the New 52 universe.
They enter Nightwing's dream, and it doesn't take long for it to turn into a nightmare when he sees all his friends from the Spyral organization slain. Doctor Destiny appears once again, and Nightwing and Superman pursue him through subsequent sequences that involve Bludhaven, Damian Wayne, Batman, and the recently deceased Tim Drake and "old" Superman of the New 52.
Nightwing and Superman finally gain the upper hand against Destiny when he conjures the dream forms of his multitudes of allies, and they defeat the villain.
We next see Nightwing and the Justice League raid the lair which held Doctor Destiny, and we learn that it is another ploy by the Kobra organization.
The comic ends with Nightwing giving his seal of approval on this Superman and Dick Grayson going to Bludhaven.
This was a nice, self-contained, team-up story with a classic villain. It was well-paced, exciting, and depicted interesting and unique interactions between Nightwing and Superman.
To me, it makes a lot of sense that Nightwing and Superman get along well. They're both more idealistic and upbeat than Batman, and, despite the strain of this being a "new" Superman, their chemistry shows very well in this comic.
The new incarnation of Doctor Destiny has a really cool and macabre design.
I like the decayed and morbid appearance. I honestly prefer it to the old Skeletor look (Sorry for the low-res picture, I'm not super tech-savvy).
While we are talking about the new Superman, his story is a little odd to me. It seems like a continuation to the story of the pre-Flashpoint Superman. However, I was under the impression that the only difference between the pre-Flashpoint Earth and the New 52/Rebirth Earth was the 10 years Doctor Manhattan stole from the DC Universe, so I thought that this Earth was the same Earth of pre-Flashpoint DC Comics. As a result, wouldn't the pre-Flashpoint Superman and the New 52 Superman be the same person? Just a line of thought, it didn't really bother me in relation to the story at hand.
The art in this comic is alright. There are moments where things intended to have depth look a little flat due to the glossiness of the overall art and coloring. This problem doesn't show up too often, but it kept the art from completely wowing me and made for some breaks in the illusion of realism.
This comic was a fast and fun ride, as a comic about Nightwing should be. It was good team-up with a cool, if a little simplistic, rendition of a classic villain. I recommend it, and I look forward to Nightwing returning to Bludhaven.
Final Score: 8/10


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BFP Volume 8
Headline News
World News
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Offbeat News
Entertainment News
Science News
Murder Most Foul
The Case of the Missing Bohemian
Haunted Castle
Ancient Map
Nerd's Fantasy
Classic BFP
Volume 4
February 2011
by John Leander
-BFP staff writer
In 1773, on a cold December night, over sixty American colonists stormed three British ships, ripped the cargo from its hold and triumphantly dashed thousands of pounds of tea into the dark and unforgiving waters of the Boston harbor. It was a daring display of defiance, even if the patriots dressed themselves up to look like Native American "savages."
According to J. Allen Varasdi, author and sociologist, all "school children learn that the Boston Tea Party was a protest against higher taxes on imported British tea."
And unless you've been living under Plymouth Rock for the past year you know about the national political movement known as the "Tea Party" or "Tea Party Movement." If you check out the website for the Alabama Tea Party, you'll find these words on the top of their home page " Are You Taxed Enough Already?" Later the Alabama Tea Party explains, "with April 15th being "Tax Day," it was decided to schedule the second round of Tea Party protests to ride alongside the tax deadline."
How ironic it is then, that the Boston Tea Party violently protested the lowering of tax on British tea. Yeah. Lower, not higher. Lower. Really.
Seems John Hancock, among others, were making pretty pennies from tea smuggled into the colonies from Holland. This illegal tea was cheaper than the British tea. The Brits got wise and got rid of their own taxes with an act of Parliament drearily named the Tea Act. Now their tea was cheaper than Hancock's. Plus they had a surplus of seventeen million pounds. Regular Joe Blow, Esquire, wandering the cobble-stoned streets of Boston, could now get British tea at a ridiculously low price. Well, Hancock wasn't going to have any of that, now was he? He balanced the scales of justice by getting rid of all that nasty supply; thus reinventing the demand needed to drive tea prices back up.
In short, nobody was mad that the British were taxing too much. They were taxing too little. Hey, it's cool; business is business. But how many of these 21st century gun-slinging maniacs know their entire socio-political agenda is based on a complete, utter, and ugly untruth?
It's pretty funny, except for that eerie, creepy, haunting feeling you get whenever you remember a large group of completely ignorant people are being led around by a tiny group of only slightly smarter people enthusiastically willing to lie and even change history. Oh, and that large group of completely ignorant people? Yeah, they all got guns. How about you?
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Equality and inclusion expert launches global ''Time for Equality'' initiative
Inspired by her own life story, local equality and inclusion expert Rosa Brignone launches global ''Time for Equality'' initiative in Luxembourg.
By Roxana Mironescu
Having dedicated her time and energy to the progress of gender equality, diversity and inclusion within the EU institutions for nearly two decades, it was in April 2013 that Rosa Brignone decided to launch ''Time for Equality''.
When asked to define ''Time for Equality'', Ms Brignone described it as a gradual discovery of her true passion, an initiative born out of a strong need to become independent and have a free voice.
''I wanted to be free to talk about things that matter, women are not listened to, so I envisioned an open platform where everyone can have a voice.''
Based in Luxembourg since 1984 when she left Rome to work as a translator for the European Parliament, Rosa Brignone has always been passionate about equality matters.
''Fighting social expectations has always been part of my life; it is the story of my family, since my mother and grandmother were not able to do what they wanted in life.''
Although family and parents were very supportive and encouraged her to continue her studies and make a career, the existent gender-based social expectations imposed that she choose literary studies to become a teacher.
''My life was greatly influenced by gender.''
''There were many subtle gender restrictions, rather than skill-based restrictions. That's why I decided to study languages, which I perceived as a door to the world, '' she recalls.
Back in 1990, Rosa Brignone made a career change and moved from the translation department to the plenary services where she dealt with the overall function for the plenary.
Based on this professional experience, Ms Brignone volunteered to switch career paths again and work for the women's rights and gender equality committee as part of the administrative team.
''Every single time, I started from scratch and in areas that were not so interesting for others, but in which I really saw the potential.''
Reflecting on those times, Ms Brignone went on to say that ''it was a school of life; I was very ambitious and always believed in principles. This was very important to my family and implicitly to me. Once you say something, you keep your promise.''
As Head of Equality and Diversity Unit for the European Parliament in 2003, Rosa Brignone was at the helm of a unit which desperately needed a more efficient structure and vision.
''There was nothing in diversity in 2003-2004. From then on, the unit gradually enforced its activity with initiatives and projects, proposing political documents and raising awareness on diversity.
"During my time there, the European Parliament became the first institution to have a pilot project for trainees with disabilities, a project which I am very proud of.
"In 2009 the first-ever Gender Equality and Diversity Action Plan (2009-2013) in a European institution was also adopted. When I look back, I realise that I put in a lot of effort, but I also experienced big satisfactions.''
Time for Equality aims to contribute to a better and fairer society
Facing internal constraints and cuts in the number of staff and resources for equality policies, which were undermining the progress already made, Rosa Brignone decided to conclude her career at the European Parliament.
''Institutions should be role models. The working environment was no longer in line with my values, which are not negotiable. Following my long-term lobbying and advocacy experience and passion, I came to realise that it was time for a change, and I founded Time for Equality as a civil society initiative,'' concluded Ms Brignone.
''Time for Equality'' is aimed at contributing to a better and fairer society built on a culture of respect for human rights, equality and justice. It focuses on gender and disability equality, inclusion, diversity and leadership and also proposes inclusive workshops which are addressed both at individuals and groups concerned with these topics.
''Time for Equality'' also supports two projects for education for girls in Bangladesh and Afghanistan through local NGOs.
Book presentation and theatrical play invites local audiences to learn more about diversity and femicide
Throughout March, ''Time for Equality'' is hosting two major events. At the invitation of founder Rosa Brignone, Vienna-based diversity expert and author Beatrice Achaleke will present her second book ''Cultural diversity as a factor of success'' on March 16 at 2pm, as part of Salon du livre.
Moreover, on March 24 from 8pm at Luxembourg's Conservatoire, ''Time for Equality'' is hosting the highly praised theatrical play ''Wounded to Death'' written and performed by Italian writer and journalist Serena Dandini and with the support of various local female personalities who will read monologues and raise awareness on worldwide violence against women and on femicide.
For more information on the not-for-profit initiative or the two upcoming events, please visit: timeforequality.org.
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Tour de Greenbelt is a cycling event for all ages and skill levels. You can choose your distance, riding as little and 1k and up to 55k. Each route allows for scenic stops at natural attractions, farms and vineyards in the Greenbelt and riders are encouraged to enjoy the ride as well as the countryside and experiences along the way. Each day concludes with a BBQ using locally grown food with live entertainment and kids activities.
Visit www.tourdegreenbelt.ca for more information and to register.
Saturday, September 11th and Sunday, September 12th – St. Catharines/Niagara
Highlights Include:
- Car-free cycling zone for families through the Henry of Pelham.
- "Dirty Hands" activity for kids - they even get to take a plant home for free!
- Wine for adults, grape juice for the kiddies.
- Want a challange? cycle the escarpment on our 55k route!
- Relaxing meander routes through countryside and vinyards - with many markets to stop at along the way.
- Check out beautiful Ball's Falls
- Step back in time at Jordan Village
- Hands-on with horses, pigs and hayrides at Uncle Porky's Pork Farm
Saturday, September 25th – York Region/Newmarket
Highlights include:
- Families can coast along the scenic Nokiidaa Trail, this year's "Trail for Tots"
- Cool off at Musselman Lake & Cedar Beach.
- Try out being a farmer for a day at Trapper Bob Farm - where you can pick your own triple sweet corn.
Sunday, September 26th – Durham Region/Uxbridge
Highlights include:
- Cycling through the Trail Capital of Canada - Uxbridge!
- No-car zone rides for families with small children at Elgin Park
- Cooper's CSA & Maize - get lost in their gigantic corn maze!
- Pick your own apples at Siloam Orchards.


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The wooden mobile that hangs over the crib in the Barrett home nursery is made of hand carved wooden birds.
As seen on Fixer Upper, Joanna Gaines admires the wooden mobile that hangs over the crib in the nursery of the Barrett's newly remodeled home.
The crew at Escape Homes has been constructing cabins for many years and recently decided to go mobile. The result is the Escape Traveler, a luxury cabin that qualifies as an RV.
Turn a basic wood or composite bookshelf into a mobile cocktail serving station with basic materials and simple do-it-yourself tricks.
This contemporary kitchen features pale lavender cabinets, a hardwood floor and a natural wood top island. A yellow, oversized, decorative spoon and an overhead mobile sculpture add playful whimsy.
The spare, simple backdrop of this nursery's white walls and wood floors is energized with colorful toys and playful details like the hot air balloon mobile. Paint: Benjamin Moore Simply White; Crib: Stokke; Rocking Chair: Giggle
This natural wood crib makes the mountains pop off the walls and helps to tie the room together. The faux fur bear hanging over the side of the crib lends to the feeling of the Alaskan tundra that inspired this space, while the yellow bird mobile adds a free-spirited feeling to this part of the room.
This outdoor kitchen is party-ready and comes complete with stainless steel appliances, a sink and even a beer tap. The L-shaped concrete counter provides ample space for cooking, and a mobile island offers both seating and additional room for spreading out party supplies. A glass and wood structure shelters the space and creates a backsplash.
Its all about the wine in this small kitchen. Glass floating shelves house wine glasses, while the mobile island includes wine bottle storage. The island is trimmed with a stainless steel countertop and accented with wood cabinetry. A pair of wine bottle paintings add color to the space while gray kitchen counters complement the stainless island countertop.
Frosted glass walls close off this outdoor shower space while keeping the space bright. The long patio design leaves plenty of room outside the wet area for dry storage. A wood wall supports the hooked bronze shower head and offers a warm hue to the cool tones of the design. Stool create easy and mobile storage and seating options.
The homeowners wanted a cool, masculine space for their newest addition, so designers brought in a rustic, wood crib and fun sports accents. A mobile with all sorts of sport balls hangs over the crib, and pennants from the homeowners' favorite sports teams adorn the wall. The finishing touch is a masculine name plate that hangs above the crib, making the space personal for the family and their new baby boy.
Whether wood or metal, antique or new, tables, chests and other furniture can provide prep space and storage just as well as a built-in island. This mobile, expandable island came from an antiques market in Atlanta for decorator Clinton Rice's townhome. An island like this is visually interesting and gives so much versatility for food prep and entertaining; plus if you need more room in your kitchen, you can move it to the side.
An expanse of wenge wood plays with the recesses in the drywall to create a voluminous and open airy space with grand geometric elements. Eye-catching pendant lights, hung at assorted heights to create a mobile-like chandelier, are prominent centerpieces hung over assorted seating, from sofas and chairs to a long, leather bench around a chic glass coffee table, ideal for casual conversation or quiet reflection in this peaceful living environment.


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Zhaga Books 2, 7 and 8 available in Chinese language
Posted on Monday January 20 2014, by Tim Whitaker
Several Zhaga interface specifications, known as Books, are now available for public download in simplified Chinese as well as in English.
Books 2, 7 and 8 have been made available in Chinese, joining Books 1 and 3.
The Books can be downloaded from the Zhaga website via the links at www.zhagastandard.org/specifications.
The full testing and certification procedures are now in place for all the Zhaga Books. While several specifications have not yet been published – namely Books 4, 5 and 6 – these are expected to be available for public download in the near future.


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Are you an experienced backend software engineer looking for a job with a purpose?
At Emedgene, scientists and developers are working together to change the way genetic information is organized and interpreted. By mixing cutting edge genomics with deep learning, we're automating human-intensive processes, so that personalized care can become a reality for all of us.
We're looking for a senior backend engineer to contribute to designing, developing, and implementing custom data models to solve real-world genomics problems.
The Role
- Introduce new technologies and solutions to our data engineering processes to facilitate high scale machine learning
- Utilize ETL tools to integrate build production and post-production data pipelines that move data from a variety of sources into a warehouse, monitor data quality, check for errors and conform data to standards
- Frequently deploy prototypes of new features
- Work with our science team to get a deep understanding of how genetic variants are found and what they mean
Tech Skills
- At least 2 years of experience working with Python
- Familiarity with standard software engineering methodology, e.g. unit testing, clean code, design patterns, design documentation and always look to improve.
- Experience with our tech stack – Python, MySql, Docker, ElasticSearch, and confidence that with you can fill the gaps quickly
- Experience working with large volumes of data (advantage)
- Experience working in an environment that supports data analysis, experimentation, and Machine Learning modeling or its integration into a product (advantage)
- You're passionate about learning and aren't afraid of challenges
- You're a quick learner, motivated and feel comfortable in a fast-paced environment
- You're fully independent but also a team player, and know how to ask and provide help
- Want to work with and learn from top notch developers and geneticists
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It's a measure of how much Edelman is a bellwether for the whole PR industry that organic year-on-year global growth of 10.8 percent and US growth of 6.4 percent in FY 2011-12 is even worthy of comment.
Let's keep this in perspective, those are growth figures with which most every other network would be happy - indeed, extremely happy. But, for Edelman, they are not as impressive as the previous 12 months.
In the FY 2010-11, from July 1 to June 30, Edelman achieved global and US organic growth of 15 percent and 14 percent respectively. So while the FY 2011-12 figures are outperforming the rest of the sector, they represent a slowdown in growth of 28 percent globally and 54 percent in the US compared to the previous 12 months.
The numbers also illustrate the increasing impact of global operations in driving growth, with the overall figure significantly outpacing US growth for the first time.
Edelman boss Richard Edelman attributed the softer growth to overall economic worries that caused clients to keep a tighter hold on budgets last summer and a drop in spending by pharma and healthcare clients of more than 30 percent in some cases. In May, it was announced that Edelman's former global healthcare practice chair Nancy Turett would be leaving the firm.
Of course, it is much more difficult to measure the growth of Edelman's rivals in the holding company networks over the same period because they hide behind Sarbanes-Oxley to avoid having to provide a detailed breakdown of their agencies' performance.
Interpublic Group reported Q2 figures on Thursday and, to its credit, told PRWeek the group's PR firms, which include Weber Shandwick, GolinHarris, and DeVries, grew organically by 4.2 percent year on year in the first half of 2012. At IPG, PR is significantly outperforming advertising in terms of growth.
It was a different story over at Omnicom, where the PR division – which includes Fleishman-Hillard, Ketchum, Porter Novelli, Marina Maher, Cone, and Mercury Public Affairs – grew just 2.9% organically in the first half of 2012, nowhere near as much as the group's ad firms.
It is difficult to draw conclusions about Publicis' PR performance, as the French-based holding company doesn't break out the figures, although MSLGroup CEO Olivier Fleurot told PRWeek for our 2012 Agency Business Report that PR grew organically by 9 percent globally and 6 percent in the US in the 2011 calendar year – not far shy of Edelman's fiscal year growth.
WPP is the only remaining large network still to report Q2 figures. To be honest, the Sarbanes situation frustrates many network agency CEOs because it doesn't allow them to spread good news about growth when it comes up. Omnicom bosses in particular complain about items included in the group PR segments that drag the figures down for the core PR shops. No doubt other holding company senior execs have similar tales to tell.
The various agency financial information referred to above spans different periods and different groups of companies and divisions and so is not strictly like for like. But, from what is available, it seems Edelman is still outperforming the sector and is still the agency to catch.
But at current growth levels there is still some way to go before that elusive $1 billion PR agency appears on the horizon.


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The Aguila Rimfire Standard Line is designed with the high volume shooter in mind. This particular load is the Aguila .22 Super Extra which is a standard velocity load featuring a Lead solid point projectile. This is the ideal load for individuals looking for the most economical plinking load available on the market today. Designed top be a Tin can, or a paper targets worst nightmare this load will deliver excellent performance. Aguila ammunition is made to strict specifications and tight tolerances to ensure compatibility in a variety of firearms.
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Fructooiligosaccharides: Prebiotics
Prebiotics are substances that induce the growth or activity of microorganisms (e.g., bacteria and fungi) that contribute to the well-being of their host.[1] The most common example is in the gastrointestinal tract, where prebiotics can alter the composition of organisms in the gut microbiome.
In diet, prebiotics are typically non-digestible fiber compounds that pass undigested through the upper part of the gastrointestinal tract and stimulate the growth or activity of advantageous bacteria that colonize the large bowel by acting as substrate for them.[1]
Preliminary research has demonstrated potential effects on calcium and other mineral absorption,[15] immune system effectiveness,[16][17] bowel acidity, reduction of colorectal cancer risk,[18] inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis)[19] hypertension[20] and defecation frequency.[21] Prebiotics may be effective in decreasing the number of infectious episodes needing antibiotics and the total number of infections in children aged 0–24 months.[22]
While research demonstrates that prebiotics lead to increased production of short-chain fatty acids (SCFA),[23] more research is required to establish a direct causal connection. Prebiotics may be beneficial to inflammatory bowel disease or Crohn's disease through production of SCFA as nourishment for colonic walls, and mitigation of ulcerative colitis symptoms.[24]


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Sansui FR-1080
2-Speed Belt-Drive Automatic Turntable (1976-1977)
Operating the FR-1080 is simple; with the lift/play lever set in the play position, just place the tonearm over the selection on the record you wish to play and operate the start/stop lever once.
The arm will descend gently to begin to play, and when play ends, it will return to it's rest by the automatic mechanism, which also shuts off the power.
Accurate speeds are maintained against line voltage and load fluctuations at all times by the durable and quiet 4-pole synchronous motor.
The belt drive system of the FR-1080 ensures a minimum of noise and rumble.
Sansui's S-shaped tubular tonearm is of the statically balanced type to reduce friction and tracking error.
Cabinet resonance, also called howling, has been reduced to a bare minimum in the new Sansui slim line profile cabinet.
Type: Two speed, belt-driven automatic return
Speeds: 33.33 and 45rpm
Platter: 300mm Aluminium alloy die-cast
Motor: Four-pole synchronous
Wow and flutter: less than 0.08%
Signal to noise ratio: better than 50dB
Rumble: better than -58dB
Tonearm: Statically balanced S-shaped tubular tonearm with anti-skating device and direct readout stylus force dial
Effective length: 215mm
Overhang: 10mm
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USA Tree Service Pros is an elite tree service organization with a location in Avon, Massachusetts. Tree trimming is one of our most requested services in Avon, MA, but we also offer tree removal and more. With regards to completing all of our services in Avon, none of them would be feasible without our superb staff and equipment. Call us today at 888-202-2007 if you would like professional help with any tree related needs in the Avon vicinity.
Without a doubt, tree care is one of the most common types of tree service we complete for customers in Avon, MA. Given that our tree removal services allow trees to continue growing in a healthy and breathtaking manner, clients love it. However, we also provide tree trimming services on an emergency basis where a customer's tree limbs are either nearing or leaning against power lines or hovering over their home's roof. We also offer tree care in cases where a tree has died or has suffered significant damage because of a recent thunderstorm. In both instances, we also provide tree removal. We always put safety first when cutting down trees during our tree removal services. Then, we do stump grinding and we also handle hauling it off to where it will be responsibly disposed of.
There is no secret that you can discover beauty in all types of trees in Avon, MA. Having said that, until you are an arborist who works with trimming trees and removing them every day, you do not understand just how dangerous they can be when they near power lines or pose a risk for toppling over at any second. As a result of potential risk when performing various types of tree service, our staff has to stay on their toes and rely heavily upon their substantial training. A large portion of their training also involves how to use the various kinds of safety equipment since this makes a major difference. The amount of experience our team has with different types of tree service also helps them to complete the job as safely as possible for everyone.
Having tree service service completed by a professional in Avon, MA, such as USA Tree Service Pros, is one thing all tree owners will need to invest in. The majority of you will at least need our help with tree trimming, and you may even need us to remove a tree sometime. Regardless of why you require the assistance of our tree removal enterprise, please do not wait to give us a call at 888-202-2007 to find out how we can help.
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Every type of tree service we offer is priced very fairly in Avon, Massachusetts. If you would like a quote regarding your specific wants, call our tree service company at 888-202-2007 at this time.
When you need to schedule a tree service in Avon, MA, call us and tell us a little more about your situation regarding which type of service you need. We will then set up a time for the tree service that works nicely for you, and we will always show up by the scheduled time.
When we talk about tree trimming, we are dealing with trimming up branches to make the tree look as shaped as possible. Tree pruning is somewhat similar to trimming except for the fact that we work from the inside out, which is what gives the tree its shape. Most trees should be pruned when they are young, so they do not begin to mature into awkward shapes.
Sadly, all trees in Avon will be either destroyed in a storm or die eventually. During our tree removal procedure, we can also remove the tree stump and pull the roots out of the ground, which are two treatments most people overlook.
An arborist is a tree service specialist who has experience and training in utilizing a wide variety of tools. These men and women know just about everything about each kind of tree. Likewise, you may want to discover various other places like, tree trimming Bethesda, OH to see if this site offers services nearby.
USA Tree Service Pros will utilize either ladders or bucket trucks at nearly every jobsite. Whenever we do tree trimming and pruning, we usually use shears as well as pruners, which allow us to produce very precise and even cuts. To ensure the tree is brought down safely and effectively during tree removal, we will use chainsaws and a handful of other tools. A stump grinder will be used when we do stump grinding procedures. We also use chippers virtually every time we need to haul a tree away.
Without a doubt, our license along with insurance covers our tree trimming, removal and stump grinding work in Avon. When you have good friends or family members in other towns and cities like Byesville tree trimming, tell them that we provide solutions all around the nation.


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"2002 was a year heralding big change. The first iPods — with a price tag of $400 and holding 1,000 songs — filled store shelves and the Sony Walkman cassette player fled the scene. The high school class of 2015 started kindergarten. And President Bush signed the No Child Left Behind Act, passed by Congress with broad bipartisan support the year before.
Here we are thirteen years later. Today we can choose an iPod with a touch screen, pay as little as $49 for a slimmed down version, or go with an iPhone, now in its sixth generation, with more computing power than Apollo 11. Yet, our schools are still failing our students: one in five members of the class of 2015 has dropped out of high school, just two in five will go on to college, and our global competitiveness will pay the price."
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Graystone Court was developed in January 2000 to provide services to older adults with moderate incomes. The management at Graystone Court believes that there is a need to provide quality, affordable housing to those persons seeking a safe, and maintenance free home.


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On 720 ABC Gillian O'Shaughnessy told us that she had a silver necklace that had hair entwined around it, and wanted to know if there was a chemical solution for removing it.
Yes and no. There is no chemical you can immerse it in that will dissolve the hair, leaving the silver behind. To dissolve hair you need hot nitric acid which falls into the "do not use this at home" category. Anyhow, it'd also dissolve the necklace…
A better solution is to burn the hair off with either a hairdryer or heat gun.
Gillian said she had tried this, but the silver had gone black.
Not to worry – it's easy to restore, if you know a bit of chemistry. The black coating (or tarnish in general) is simply the metal oxide – in this case Ag2O. To remove it, we simply make a galvanic cell (battery) that reverses the oxidising process.
Place the necklace in an aluminium pie tray, add a generous amount of table salt and water and let it sit overnight. When you come back it'll be shiny clean.
Several YouTube videos on this use baking soda and hot water to achieve the same effect. The baking soda is not necessary – all you need is a salt that will work as an electrolyte, and table salt (sodium chloride) is a better electrolyte than baking soda..
But the heat will speed the process, and may even assist the tarnish to flake off as the oxide coating is reduced right at the interface.
The chemistry of this is straightforward. Silvcer has a very positive standard reduction potential (about 0.8V) whereas aluminium has a very negative reduction potential (-1.66V). In layman's terms, this means that when they are put together, the aluminium will reduce the silver and the silver will oxidise the aluminium, which is exactly what we want


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Sketch Challenge #231 on My Favorite Things Challenge & Inspiration is kickin' it today at MFT's cardchallenges.com. Oh you know there is good stuff and good read over there. 🙂
Here's this week's sketch:Here's my take:
Ok. Really, this Abstract Cover Up is the bomb. OH my die cuts.
I'm just warning you all now, this guy is going to be used A LOT! 🙂 Buckle up.
I gave a few splatters to the inside. So 80's. So fun. 😉
I squeezed in a second card. Because: Floatie & THAT sentiment. Gah! LOVE both!
I mean, really. How cute is this guy? 🙂
I gave his floatie some polka dots, but I'm pretty sure that doesn't come through. 🙂
My first card is made with the following supplies at My Favorite Things:
My penguin card is made with the following supplies at My Favorite Things:
AND this week is SUPER COOL at cardchallenges.com because there is extra goodness and PRIZES!! Check it out EVERY day! It is seriously enjoyable as we collaborate with Simple Stories! Click here for Monday and Tuesday! I'm thinking I'll have some stuff up later this week! wink*wink 😉
Hope you'll join us!
My favorite MFTC&I DT teammates: Veronica Zalis, Vera Yates, Alice Wertz, Erin Lee Schreiner, Miriam Prantner, and Susan R. Opel!
Thanks for stopping by…
Jill 🙂