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Windows XP vs Vista, 98 and 2000
Who cares, right? I know I don't. I remember when Windows XP first came out, I don't go back the CP/M days, but I did start on DOS 3.3 and can very well remember the grumblings about the latest version of Windows, no matter what the version. Of course, in the good old days we didn't have this big blogosphere that magnifies everything, it was just news sources and some of the first websites. Heck, I can remember being excited about Windows 95, let alone XP. Anyway, the same thing has happened every time, only this time it's magnified and bigger and it is Windows Vista that is being beat down, not Windows XP. Truth be told, I don't think I have even read over a handful or articles or blog posts that compared the two, while I may have written a couple, but nothing like some of the ones you see bashing Windows Vista.
This is why I really liked Ed Bott's latest post, Remembering Windows XP's early days, in which he compares when Windows XP first came out to when Windows Vista first came out.
Those of us who are willing to supplement our memories with some help from Google can attest that XP was not welcomed with open arms. In fact, it was slammed by magazines like InfoWorld, where P. J. Connolly and the very same Randall C. Kennedy published this not-so-glowing review in the October 26, 2001 issue:
Hopeless optimism must be a fundamental part of human nature, because we want to believe that new operating systems truly represent an improvement on their predecessors. It's easy to point to certain features in a new OS as examples of progress, but end-users often find that a new OS performs like molasses compared to the version they were using. As a result, CTOs wanting to capitalize on the benefits of a new OS may find that new hardware investments are necessary — and expensive — requirements.
Unfortunately, Microsoft's Windows XP appears to be maintaining that tradition …
Windows 2000 significantly outperformed Windows XP. In the most extreme scenario, our Windows XP system took nearly twice as long to complete a workload as did the Windows 2000 client. Our testing also suggests that companies determined to deploy Windows XP should consider ordering desktop systems with dual CPUs to get the most out of the new OS. …
Sound familiar? Source: Remembering Windows XP's early days
Yes it does Ed, yes it does. Should we care? Sure. I want the latest, greatest, fastest, etc just like everyone else, but I also like having a PC that does the same thing for me every time I boot it up. I install, work on, repair, hundreds of computers a year, so for me, XP can get old because it's now the same old problems every time, lets see some more Vista and some new problems to mix it up. lol Check out his post and the hundreds of comments that are already there for some good cheap laughs.
What I would like to know is, how many Windows haters post comments on blogs and forums using a Windows machine while pretending to be on Linux. Come on, you know it happens a lot….
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Windows Client Server Run-Time POC
Microsoft released a notice on their Microsoft Security Response Center Blog about a possible proof of concept affecting Windows 2000 SP4, Windows Server 2003 SP1, Windows XP SP1, Windows XP SP2 and Windows Vista operating systems. Initial indications are that you already have to be authenticated.
Aside from discussing the holidays, the reason I am dropping in on the blog is that right now we are closely monitoring developments related to a public posting of proof of concept code targeting an issue with the Client Server Run-Time Subsystem. The PoC reportedly allows for local elevation of privilege on Windows 2000 SP4, Windows Server 2003 SP1, Windows XP SP1, Windows XP SP2 and Windows Vista operating systems. Initial indications are that in order for the attack to be successful, the attacker must already have authenticated access to the target system. Of course these are preliminary findings and we have activated our emergency response process involving a multitude of folks who are investigating the issue in depth to determine the full scope and potential impact to Microsoft?s customers. Currently we have not observed any public exploitation or attack activity regarding this issue. While I know this is a vulnerability that impacts Windows Vista I still have every confidence that Windows Vista is our most secure platform to date. As always, we here at the MSRC encourage everyone to enable a firewall, apply all security updates and install anti-virus and anti-spyware software. Source: New report of a Windows vulnerability
They say no current exploitations or attacks have been seen yet.
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Windows 2000 and Windows XP Exploit Code Published
Microsoft announced today that proof of concept code had been released for the recently fixed vulnerability in the Workstation service in Windows 2000 and Windows XP SP2. As of this posting Microsoft has not seen any indications of active exploitations of this vulnerability.
Here is the link to the security advisory:
Microsoft is aware of public proof of concept code targeting the vulnerability addressed by security update MS06-070. At this time Microsoft has not seen any indications of active exploitation of the vulnerability Microsoft has activated its emergency response process and is continuing to investigate this public report. Source: Microsoft Security Advisory (928604) via Faill.com
Here is the original security bulletin:
This update resolves a newly discovered, privately reported, vulnerability. The vulnerability is documented in the "Vulnerability Details" section of this bulletin.
An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take complete control of an affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. Source: Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-070
They say you can help block this vulnerability by Blocking TCP ports 139 and 445 at the firewall.
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Latest Windows 2000 Knowledge Base Articles
Here are the latest Windows 2000 Knowledge Base articles.
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HOW TO: Use Windows XP to Create a RAID-5 Volume on a Remote Windows 2000 Computer (Q309043)
Wow, sounds pretty important doesn't it.
This article describes how to create a RAID-5 volume on a remote Windows 2000 Server-based computer by using the Disk Management snap-in in Microsoft Windows XP.
A RAID-5 volume is a fault-tolerant volume in which data and parity is striped across three or more physical disks. If part of one physical disk fails, you can recover the data on the failed disk by using the data and parity information on the functioning disks.
RAID-5 volumes are not available on computers running Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional. However, you can use a computer running Windows XP Professional to create RAID-5 volumes on remote computers that are running Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2000 Advanced Server, or Windows 2000 Datacenter Server. You must have administrative privileges on the remote computer in order to do this.
Click here for the article.
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Great Oak rolls into first place with win over Chaparral
Great Oak High's Devon Woodside was determined to make an impact in his return to the pitch for the first time since suffering a back injury early this season.
And he did just that.
Woodside scored midway through the first half Wednesday to help Great Oak to a 2-1 victory over cross-town rival Chaparral.
The win was important for Great Oak (8-0-1, 3-0-0), as it pushed the Wolfpack into sole possession of first place in the Southwestern League
"This league is probably going to come down to us and Chaparral, so to get a win over them in a first meeting is huge," Woodside said. "We look forward to these games every year because they are always very competitive."
The Wolfpack negotiated an early offensive onslaught from the Pumas, who prior to Wednesday's contest had outscored league opponents 8-0. They ended up taking an early lead with Woodside's score.
The senior gained control of a well-placed through ball by Dallin Gilbert deep in the box and blasted a shot into the goal.
"I saw open net and played the touch to the right of the keeper," Woodside said. "It felt great to be able to celebrate a goal in my first game back."
Great Oak got what proved to be the game-winning goal in the 51st minute when the elusive Ariel Lassiter broke past the last defender and slid a first touch past the keeper.
Great Oak coach Adam Skumawitz said a tough nonleague schedule played a role in his team's success.
"We set up our preseason with tough contests so that when we come into a game like this, we're not surprised," Skumawitz said. "This group is consistently finding ways to win these close games, and I'm proud of that."
The lone goal for Chaparral (10-7-1, 2-1-0) came when Nicholas Phouttahavong scored from outside the box off the post and into the net.
The goal was scored just a minute after Lassiter's and set up an exciting finish that saw Chaparral create several scoring chances.
"We were unable to finish our opportunities today," Chaparral coach Omar Benjoud said. "The season is still long, though. We are going to get another shot at Great Oak and we will be ready for them."

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Yates Tuscan Round Pot 300mm - Terracotta
Product Code: 51351
Yates Tuscan Pots have been designed by horticulturists to give plants the best growing conditions.
- These good-looking pots are made from UV-stabilised plastic (which means they last well outdoors)
- Available in an attractive range of colours: Caulfield Green, Sandstone, Terracotta and Olive.
- A large number of drainage holes and raised drainage channels in the base ensure good drainage.
- Vertical ridges in the internal sides act as root trainers and add strength to the pot walls.
- Can be teamed with matching saucers.
- Lightweight and easy to move.
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Don LaFontaine, John Leader, Nick Tate, Mark Elliot, and Al Chalk are five of the most recognizable men in Hollywood, though if you saw them walking down the street, you'd probably keep your kids far away. The quintet are five of the top voiceover artists in the business, specifically for movie trailers and commercials. If you've ever heard the words, "In a world without…" or "Coming this fall…," they were likely spoken by one of the men listed above. A video of the group in a limo together is making the rounds today, via Reddit, taken from a 1997 introduction for the Hollywood Reporter Key Art Awards broadcast, which is apparently a thing.
In a world without Leader and Chalk, who would tell us about the adventures of Beef ChunkCake, IV in Die, Then Die Again, Then Die For a Third Time? Probably some other guy, but Tate did the trailer for Jurassic Park, so he wins. RIP LaFontaine.


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What's the future for warehouses and the people who work in them?
In this step we discover how warehouses might look in the future and who might be working there – if we need them at all of course!
Read the article called 'The coming of age of the robot in the warehouse' (link to the downloadable PDF at the bottom of the page) in association with the following film. This shows how robots can be utilised to move products around the warehouse without relying on an operator such as a fork lift truck driver.
This type of technology was first introduced by a company called Kiva who were subsequently bought by Amazon. The idea is to bring the goods in the warehouse to the person rather than have the person walk around the warehouse to locate and pick the items.
YouTube: DB Schenker implementing next generation e-commerce
- What are the likely consequences of this kind of technology?
- Could we have robots instead of people picking, packing and despatching our orders?
Watch how Honda's Asimo is able to open a flask and pour a drink. How long will it be before he can open boxes, pick individual items and pack them for despatch. He can also play football which can be useful if our warehouses become empty!
This video shows how companies such as Honda are working on the next generation of robots which are capable of many tasks. The boring, monotonous tasks that take place in a warehouse, could, in future be done by a robot.
YouTube: Asimo robot runs, hops and uses sign language
Further research and development is continuing at pace as can be seen from the video montage below. Note the robot working in the warehouse. Although somewhat slow at present this will improve significantly over the coming years.
YouTube: 5 Amazing Robots 2016 - The Shape of Things to Come
Talking point
- What are the potential moral implications here?
- Are there any other potential implications?
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PCR Panels for Canine and Equine Respiratory Disease
The Cornell AHDC is now offering real-time PCR based Equine and Canine Respiratory Panels to aid veterinarians in rapidly identifying the presence of common disease agents in dogs and horses with acute respiratory illness. The ability to quickly and accurately test for these comprehensive groups of pathogens from a single set of samples is a valuable tool for acute respiratory disease diagnosis and management. These panels also aid in the understanding of the clinical manifestations of several common virus infections for which disease association is not yet well understood.
The pathogens detected in the Equine Respiratory Panel include equine adenovirus 1 and 2, equine arteritis virus, equine rhinitis virus A and B, equine herpesvirus (EHV) types 1 and 4, equine influenza virus (all A subtypes), and Streptococcus equi. We also now offer rapid genotyping for the EHV-1 ORF30 polymorphism associated with neurologic disease as an add-on to either the Equine Respiratory Panel or the EHV-1 PCR. Please specify on the accession form or contact the lab if you would like this test (EHVN) to be run if samples are EHV-1 positive.
The pathogens detected in the Canine Respiratory Panel include canine respiratory coronavirus (betacoronavirus), canine distemper virus, canine adenovirus, canine parainfluenza virus, canine pneumovirus, canine influenza virus (all A subtypes), Bordetella bronchiseptica, and Mycoplasma cynos.
Collection of swab samples early, generally within 3 days of clinical onset, will provide a better chance to identify the presence of respiratory pathogens. The turnaround time for both panels is 3-5 days. For the canine panel, please submit both a nasopharyngeal and a nasal swab in sterile, sealed vials with several drops of saline added (swabs from the same animal will be pooled). For the equine panel, a deep nasal swab is preferred. Cotton, plastic, wood-handled, Dacron, and other synthetic swabs are all acceptable. Tracheal washes can also be tested and EDTA blood can be submitted for EHV 1 and 4 and will be tested for these viruses individually. The fee for each panel is $120; all tests are also available individually at a cost of $38.00 per assay.


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Chapter 1: Kapow!
I'm Adam Butters and I love comics. My favourite characters are the Titans, which are little green creatures that live on the moon. I don't live on the moon but on planet Earth; top floor flat, number 53 Pegasus Park Towers. I like sunshine, my old teddy bear, rolling down hills and eating spaghetti hoops (but not at the same time). I wear my bobble hat because it makes me feel safe. When it gets wet my classmates think it smells of dogs but I don't care. We do have a dog, although it doesn't smell of dog because it doesn't exist. It's an invisible dog called Sausage Roll and belongs to my six-year-old sister, Velvet. I've got an older sister too and unfortunately she does exist. She's called Minnie. But the most important things in my life are my mum and dad, and there isn't anywhere else in the universe I'd rather be than with them.
My dad is called Clark and he's the person who got me interested in comics – he also loves the Titans. Sinead, that's my mum, she's the best. She tells me that I am her heart, which is a bit daft because she's got her own heart. I think she means she's got me in her heart. And Mum's heart is big, at least the size of Mars (the planet, not the chocolate bar). She always says I take after her but that's impossible. Thing is, I can't take after Mum because she's not my real mother. Dad is not my real dad either.
Yesterday, my school teacher, Mrs Chatterjee, came up with the bright idea that we should make our family trees for a project. It made me remember I'm adopted. That was the first time I'd thought about my real mother since my last birthday. But Mrs Chatterjee said this project would help us discover lots of new things about ourselves and our loved ones, and, the thing is, I already know everything about my family. Instead, I want to know more about my real mother. So I've decided I'll do my family tree on her.
To be fair, there are tiny bits I already know about my background because Mum told me. The first thing is that I was adopted when I was very little. Mum and Dad brought me home to the flat and they had a "welcome home" party for me, and Minnie – who was four years old then – gave me a gift. After that I started crying and, according to Mum, she reached out to me and I looked up at her, tears in my eyes, and she held me and then I smiled. It was a wonderful moment. "I held you in my hands," said Mum. "But really I held you in my heart."
Another thing, which Mum told me when I was seven, is that there's an important envelope for me and I can open it when I turn sixteen. An envelope didn't sound all that interesting then, but now I'm eleven I do wonder if there are answers inside. Like where I came from, where I was born, what my real mother was called, and why she had to give me up. Maybe Mum doesn't know these facts, but if I'm doing a family tree project I'll need to find out.
You see, Mrs Chatterjee likes facts when we're doing projects. She says facts are like anchors. And it was only when she said that that I realized… I've got no anchor. Because I don't know the facts about me, or where I came from. So I need to do something to change that.
Today is the Friday before half-term. At the end of school, Mrs Chatterjee sent us away with homework to do over the week we're off. Everyone groaned when she said, "Find out whatever information you can to start working on your family tree when we return." Then she followed it with: "This will be the best project you'll ever do."
So now I'm at home, looking down at my notebook, and it's as blank as snow without a footprint even though I've been holding a pencil for the last twenty minutes. Outside there's a storm whipping around the tower block. The wind rattles the letterbox like an angry monster. I feel its cold breath sweep down the hallway and swirl around my bedroom and tighten its fingers around my chest. Shivering slightly, I rise from the bed and go and stare out of my window, my fingertips pressed against the glass making ten marbles of warmth. "Stupid project," I mumble. "Why am I the only person who doesn't know who their mother is and can't do the project properly? No gold star for me." There's a distant rumble and slivers of lightning ignite the clouds and that's when I realize: I just need to find the envelope.
Even though I'm not sixteen, Mum always said it was important and that she was keeping it safe for me. Right now I want that envelope more than a first edition comic with a free gift on the front cover. And I know I should just ask Mum if I can have it, but she's been a bit stressed and weepy recently – even though she's tried to hide it – and I don't want to risk upsetting her. So I turn away from the window, pad across the floor and open my door, before tiptoeing down the hall towards Mum and Dad's room. Logic tells me that the envelope is bound to be there. But as I reach for the handle, Velvet appears from nowhere and pokes me in the back, saying she's on the way to the kitchen. Then she asks me what I'm doing.
"I am looking for an envelope," I say. Sometimes the truth is a lot less likely to attract attention than making up a complete lie. It works, because Velvet is totally disinterested and she sticks her finger up her nose and begins digging around.
"I'm looking for chocolate milk," says Velvet.
"Well, you won't find it up your nose."
Velvet pulls the sort of face Grandma says will stick like that if the wind changes and then wanders away to the kitchen. As I open Mum and Dad's bedroom door and ease into the shadows, I can hear the distant drone of Minnie rehearsing her lines for her part in the school play. And I can hear Dad laughing at something on the TV and then Mum's telling him he nearly burst her eardrum and Dad's saying he can't help it if he's got a loud laugh. And Velvet is pulling open the fridge and rattling bottles. But another thing I can hear, and it's louder than everything else, is the thump-thump of my heart.
The envelope isn't under the bed or in their bedside drawers. All I can see in Dad's drawer is a load of badges advertising his key-cutting company, Surelock Homes. Dad loves working with his hands, from cutting keys at work to making models of comic-book characters at home. Mum's always complaining that the flat is too small to make life-size models of Batman, but Dad does it anyway. I've got a life-size Titan in my bedroom that Dad made. Luckily a life-size Titan only comes up to my knee.
Anyway, there's no envelope and it's not in Mum's drawer either. All she's got in there are lots of our front door keys that Dad cut as a practice exercise. I remember Mum saying she didn't need ten keys cluttering up the drawer, and Dad said at least she didn't have ten monkeys because they'd take up even more space, and we laughed for ages. I wish Mum would laugh like that again because when she's sad it makes me feel sad too and then I hide in my bobble hat. Dad's the opposite of gloomy. In fact, he's a right comedian sometimes, but even his jokes don't seem to be cheering Mum up at the moment. On top of the keys is a sign-up sheet for this place called Bellybusters that promises to turn you from a couch potato to a glowing goddess within months, but that's all.
My heart's still thundering when I turn to the dressing table, and I pull that drawer open and suddenly it's as if the whole thing shimmers with a golden light –because I can see an envelope in there and on the front it says: FOR ADAM. DO NOT OPEN UNTIL YOU ARE SIXTEEN. My hands tremble like they're holding invisible maracas and then I do what any sensible eleven-year-old would do: I ignore what it says and open it.
Lightning rips the sky in two outside and the bedroom flashes in negative as I pull out a piece of paper. My birthdate is on the left side – same date, same year. The place of birth is Pegasus Park and I imagine that means the Pegasus Park Hospital. But it's not my name on the paper. My mouth is as dry as a flip-flop on Mars as I lean closer, trying to read the words. My name is on the envelope and it's my birthdate, so it must be my birth certificate. But the name inside says Ace Walker. As the penny drops on my head from the height of the Eiffel Tower, I realize that I must have been called Ace when I was born.
There's another name on the paper too: Rose Walker. That must be my real mother's name. There's a whooshing inside me and it feels like my blood is racing around my body in a super-fast car. My real mother called me Ace. Why would she do that?
I think about the word. It's kind of a strange name. Pretty different to Adam. But pretty cool as well. I mean, if something is ace it's excellent. So if I'm called Ace then I should be excellent too. It even sounds a bit like the names of the superheroes in my comic books. "Adam" isn't a superhero name – Adam is the sort of name a boy who hides under his bobble hat would have. But Ace… Could I really be an Ace?
There's a thunderous crack outside and it sounds like biting into a chocolate-coated ice cream. To say I'm excited about all this is an understatement. My name is Ace…like a superhero… I give this some further thought and find myself grinning like a loon. That's because when I read my superhero comics I always smile. Superheroes make everyone happy. If you're happy then you're not fed up and moody. And the one person who needs cheering up most of all is Mum and now I know exactly how to do it. I'm going to be a superhero! Yes!
Mum's not the only one who is going to happy after this. Everyone is going to love me. I'll get picked first for the football team instead of last. This is sick, but sick in a good way, not sick as in vomit. I'm ready to punch the air I'm so happy. And not only am I going to be a superhero, but I've found out my real mother's name, which means I'll be able to do the best school project ever. I can see it all. There will be the biggest brightest gold star, perhaps even a constellation, above my name. Mrs Chatterjee will say my tree is incredible and I'll say that's because it's a superhero's tree. Of course, I'll be humble too. I'll say I was simply trying to make everyone happy. It was my destiny.
Meanwhile, lightning snaps me out of my daydream and bathes the room in electro-silver again. There's another rumble and when I glance up I swear there's a shadow at the bedroom door, but when my eyes focus there's no one there. I'd like to hold onto the envelope and take it back to my bedroom to study it, but it's too risky in case Mum notices it's gone. After a final look inside the envelope to check there isn't anything else, I push the birth certificate back inside and try to seal it up again with spit before shoving it in the drawer and heading back to my bedroom.
My notebook isn't blank any more. In the last twenty minutes I've started my homework and written ACE in capital letters and I've drawn lightning bolts coming from behind it. Underneath I've tried to draw a long-stemmed rose to represent Rose my real mother, but it looks more like a big smudge on a stick. I've written my birthdate and that I was born in Pegasus Park Hospital (I think). The page is filling up nicely with information, especially since I wrote Pegasus Park in big bubble letters.
I'm going to be Ace, I keep telling myself.
Everyone loves a superhero, because they're excellent.
When I am, everyone will be happy – including Mum. As I'm drawing Ganymede – which is the largest moon of Jupiter – next to all the Ace stuff in my notebook, Mum knocks on my bedroom door and when she enters I feel a fireball whoosh up my cheeks. I'm sure I've got guilt written all over my face, except it must be in invisible ink because Mum doesn't seem to notice – and she doesn't mention the opened envelope in her drawer, so it's obvious she doesn't know what I've been up to. Instead she says, "Your room, Adam…" Mum looks at the Titan in the corner and shakes her head. "It's small, isn't it? I think it needs decorating. We could get rid of the old comic-book wallpaper."
"I like the wallpaper," I argue. Dad tore lots of pages out of old comics and we put it up together. When I'm bored I can read the stories, and it doesn't matter how many times I read them, they still cheer me up. My favourite is a story about the Titans. They're looking for their creator, The Grand Moon Master. When they find him, their emerald hearts will glow red and they'll live together for ever. Mum says the comic wallpaper is nice but we've got to make the most of the small rooms and the whole flat is due a makeover.
The flat is small, Mum's right. Mum and Dad have a room, I have one, and Minnie and Velvet share – although Minnie has put a red line across the floor and no one is allowed to step on her half. But even though the flat is small it's still amazing, because it's like living on top of the world and being able to look out and touch the stars. "I don't want my room to change," I reply. "I like it the way it is." Defeated, Mum nods and says it's just a thought she had. Then she trots over to look at my notebook and I have to close it quickly because I don't want her to see everything I've been drawing. And I definitely don't want Mum seeing I've written ACE because she'd be suspicious. "It's nothing important," I say, the bobble on my hat nearly blowing back with the force of me slamming down the pages.
But it is important. When Mum's gone I pick up my pencil again and whisper, "Finding out about my family tree for this project is important. I want to know more and surprise Mrs Chatterjee and get a gold star – maybe even two." The pencil pushes into the paper. I let it dance in circles around the page. I know Mum would be hurt if she realized I'd gone searching for my birth certificate, but that's because she's had a lot on her mind recently. It's not just that she seems a bit sad and worried – she's always whispering to Dad and then shutting up when we come in the room too.
I look down at the page and see I've drawn a superhero. If I was this superhero, I'd be so excellent Mum would have to cheer up. Everything would be perfect and everyone would be happy. That's what I want most in the world.
The pencil tip snaps.
You have 0 of these in your Basket.
My name is Adam Butters. I live on planet Earth, I like eating spaghetti hoops and I've decided I'm going to be a SUPERHERO.
Everyone loves superheroes, they solve problems and make people happy, and that's good because my mum needs cheering up. Also, I've found out that before I was adopted my real mum called me ACE. So now I've just got to prove to the world that's what I am. One mission at a time...
Hilarious, heart-warming and heart-breaking in equal measure, this is a story about the power in all of us to be extraordinary.
"This sensitive, funny story looks at what it means to love and be loved."
Daily Mail
Lara Williamson was born and studied in Northern Ireland, before moving to London. After working for magazines including ELLE and New Woman, Lara became Beauty Editor at J17.
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"Honestly the best"
This is literally the best book ever. Honestly such a good book, one of my faves. Would highly recommend, an incredible read, so much fun!
Adam Medeaux
"Family love comes first in a beautiful, sensitive and utterly life-affirming story from award-winning children's author and queen of hearts Lara Williamson.... Williamson uses her trademark blend of warmth, humour and hope as she weaves an entertaining but touchingly clever story about one boy's journey of emotional and personal discovery. Prepare to laugh and cry in equal measure…"
Blackpool Gazette
"There is a heart at the centre of this book, and a touch of sentimentality but above all, an honest description of the ups and downs of family life which young readers from traditional as well as non-traditional family units will recognise."
"This sensitive, funny story looks at what it means to love and be loved and the importance of belonging. It is so all-enveloping that you'll feel the warmth seep through you whatever any age."
Daily Mail
"A touching and amusing story about belonging and the search for an heroic identity."
"The beauty of this book is not just the path of emotions we travel along – it is the humour. The humour is there from page one and is wonderfully and delicately interwoven throughout the story... This book has a strong core – or rather a heart – and... is an honest picture of the ebbs and flows of family life"
Armadillo Magazine
"A heartwarming story of personal discovery, friendship, family and discovering what 'being home' truly means."
Reading Pebbles
"This great story is sometimes happy, sometimes funny and some parts nearly made me cry. Lara Williamson has done a brilliant job with this book; the characters seemed to come to life even though I knew they were fictional […]. This is definitely a must read for 9-12 year olds. I'm going to tell Alex, one of my brothers, that he should read this book next. (Casper, Age 11)"
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By John Arnold
Healthy and tasty doesn't have to mean expensive. Just ask the MSU Denver nutrition students who recently took the $10 Challenge, a fun and creative cooking activity developed by the nonprofit group Cooking Matters to help low-income families shop for and prepare healthy food.
RELATED: 5 healthy and budget-friendly recipes
Students drew cards representing each of the five food groups and then had to use those cards to come up with a dinner recipe for four. The catch: They could spend only $10 on the ingredients. The results (see the recipes below) were delicious. The lesson for future dietitians was even more valuable.
For falafel with Dry Chickpeas: Soak 1 3/4 cups of dry chickpeas in a bowl of water overnight. They should double in size to give you about 3 1/2 cups of chickpeas. When ready, you should be able to break apart a chickpea with your fingers.
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Lurking beneath the surface like demons of the subconscious, sea monsters are full of mystery. The creature in this tale washes ashore like a force of doom, bringing tragedy and despair to the people of a small coastal town. The map covering the box is an intaglio print. The text was printed on a letterpress as were the diorama elements which were then painted with water color. When the brass ring is pulled, the waves move, the sailboat rocks, and the arm of the monster rises threateningly.
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Bryan Kring began as a writer but found that he didn't have any stories to tell. Instead he saw pictures, so he took up painting. He went to art school and filled his home with canvases. When he ran out of space he turned to printmaking. Now in his forties, he is having fun with book arts and connecting the circle back to the writing.Bryan Kring is a graphic designer, letterpress printer and book artist in Oakland, California.
Bryan: When I was in my early twenties I wanted to be a writer. I wanted to be Ernest Hemingway with a bottle of rum in a grass hut on a beach in Cuba. I liked writing but I didn't have any stories to tell. Instead I saw pictures so I took up painting. I went to art school and filled my home with canvases. When I ran out of space I turned to printmaking. I was seduced by the beauty of ink and paper and explored first etching and then later letterpress printing. Now, in my forties, as I play in the book arts I am having fun connecting the circle back to the writing.


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Yep thats right, I've completed ALL of the cybercrop challenges over in the Savvy forum! You still have until midnight Thursday 27 October to get yours uploaded in the gallery.
Renee's challenge was for us to go slightly dotty!!! She wanted to see dots and spots on your layouts and projects - think spotty PP - painty dots, misty spots, masking polkas - just get them on there!
Here's my take, a page of me for my hubby's album...which he told me what he wanted it titled and journalled himself. God love him.
And a closeup of Dan's journalling, how lucky am I :)
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For most of us the word 'salad' conjures up visions of lettuce, tomato and cucumber tossed with a slug of bottled salad dressing - not very appetizing and certainly not a real meal. Not so the easy, satisfying salads in this video class. They use grains and leafy greens with easy homemade dressings that are just delicious, and also cancer fighting and heart healthy too. Want to make salad a real meal and the real deal? Check this playlist out.
Chef Mark Delassandro's Cabbage Salad
This is a favorite from our in person cooking classes created by Chef Mark for our first Spanish program. We'd asked him to bring tasty cancer-fighting nutrition into the meals, and this salad was one of the ways he did it. He substituted soft sweet Napa cabbage for the usual lettuce for a tasty satisfying side salad that can end up becoming a meal in itself.
Amazing Lentil and Avocado Salad
I love lentil salads. They take this humble legume beyond soup and into dishes that are protein packed, easy to make and deliciously satisfying to eat. This one is a kind of template that will give you ideas for different variations. It pairs a basic lentil salad with super-green watercress and everyone's favorite, avocado. Yum!
Kale and Quinoa Salad
This is a yummy updated version of tabbouleh. Packed with nutrition, it uses protein rich quinoa instead of bulgur and therefore gluten free, and kale, the green that keeps on giving. Bound together by bite of a classic mustard vinaigrette softened by sweet, chopped dates, this salad takes a look at a basic that can inspire you to use quinoa and kale in all kinds of different ways. Try it.


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I spend approximately 7.5 hours five days a week at my desk in the office of NFC. The large window to my left looks out over the parking lot. I've grown accustomed to the comings and goings of cars and people and don't pay much attention.
This week is different. It's VBS, and the sound of children's happy squeals entertains me while I work. I hear them right now, as a matter of fact, causing me to confess I'm posting while I'm at work. I'm sure it's an acceptable exception to my normal evening posting.
And this day is different. Here's what I saw from my office window.
Zoomed in gives you an idea of what's causing extra commotion this morning.
I don't see a helicopter land in our parking lot every day!
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- Sega unveiled a miniature version of its classic Sega Genesis console, also known as the Mega Drive, over the weekend.
- The new device is similar to the NES Classic Edition and Super NES Classic Edition consoles from Nintendo, which contain sets of classic games.
- The Sega Mega Drive Mini is scheduled to launch in Japan this year, with other regions getting the console eventually.
Remember the Sega Genesis? Perhaps you grew up outside North America, in places where it was called the Sega Mega Drive?
It's the console that was home to classic video games like "Sonic the Hedgehog," "Streets of Rage," and "Golden Axe." And now in 2018, it's getting a refresh: The Sega Mega Drive Mini is expected to arrive at some point in 2018 – a miniature version of the original console with a set of games packed in.
The console was announced during a Sega fan event in Tokyo over the weekend.
As you can see above, the console is tiny – it can't hold Genesis game cartridges. It's a Sega Genesis (or Mega Drive) in looks alone.
Instead of cartridges, games are built directly into the Sega Mega Drive Mini.
Like Nintendo's NES Classic Edition and Super NES Classic Edition, the Sega Mega Drive Mini is intended as a standalone device – there's no way to buy additional games, and it's likely to come with at least one controller. It's also unlikely to connect to the internet, and the controllers are likely to be wired.
Indeed, most details about the Sega Mega Drive Mini are unknown. How much does it cost? What games does it come with? When does it come out? Who's making it? All the major questions are still up in the air.
It appears that a company named AtGames is responsible for the console. AtGames is a third-party electronics manufacturer that is known for poorly received versions of classic game consoles, including a version of the Sega Genesis (one major review of the console is literally "Do Not Buy AtGames' Sega Genesis Flashback Console").
AtGames' Facebook page was reported to have announced the company's involvement, even answering some questions from fans. Those posts do not currently appear on the page.
Sega, on the other hand, is announcing details about the console only through its Japanese social-media accounts.
Representatives for Sega told Business Insider that more details were coming about a global release for the console, and to "stay tuned." AtGames told Business Insider it was "not commenting at this time."
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FORMER Cronulla winger Isaac Gordon threatened yesterday to sue the Sharks, believing he could have died as a result of the side-effects of the allegedly performance-enhancing substance he was given at the club.
Gordon told Sydney media he wanted those responsible for implementing the peptides program to be held to account.
He was at the Sharks in 2011 when sports scientist Stephen Dank ran a supplements program.
The 26-year-old said he believed he had suffered a blood-thinning disorder that left him with severe bruising from his ankle to groin on one leg and led to him having tests for cancer.
In further news at the embattled club, trainer Mark Noakes denied reports that he knew his players were given banned peptides GHRP-6 and CJC-1295 as part of Cronulla's 2011 supplement program.
Noakes reportedly provided a written statement to the club's independent investigation earlier this year, saying players were given peptides without the knowledge of former club doctor David Givney.
Yesterday's news came the day after interim chief executive Bruno Cullen resigned.
He walked out after the club reversed its decision to sack four staffers as a result of the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority investigation into the Shark's supplements program.


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QPR striker Andy Johnson is likely to miss most of the rest of the season after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury.
The 31-year-old limped off in the 32nd minute of Saturday's goalless draw against Chelsea at Loftus Road.
Johnson was making only his fourth appearance for the club since his free transfer from Fulham in the summer.
Bobby Zamora, Jamie Mackie and Djibril Cisse remain as available attacking options for manager Mark Hughes.
Although he made 33 appearances for the Cottagers last season, Johnson had exploratory knee surgery midway through a 2009-10 campaign dogged by injury.
The former Birmingham, Crystal Palace and Everton forward has represented England eight times, although he is yet to score.


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Although it seems to have stabilized somewhat in recent weeks, Europe's economic crisis is far from resolved. And, according to Tableau Software's new chief for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, the resulting austerity means an opening for the sort of business intelligence services that the company provides.
James Eiloart started in his post on Monday, with expansion in the region being his primary goal. He was previously at Alterian, where he spent nine years building that company's cloud-based marketing business in EMEA. Now he's on the data warpath. He told me:
"Tableau has been in Europe only for a year or so. We started relatively small, but Tableau has established an interesting foothold in Europe. It's quite clear that Tableau sees real market demand in Europe, in the same way as we've seen market demand in the US … In some ways, the European economies make those problems exacerbated.
"We get a sense that, when the belt is being pulled in tight, finding affordable technology that helps you make business decisions becomes a higher priority."
It goes without saying that Tableau ranks pretty highly when it comes to data visualization: after all, the company counts Apple(s aapl), Skype(s msft) and eBay(s ebay) among its customers, and it's also gained exposure through usage by the likes of data-happy journalistic outlets such as The Guardian.
However, it's not as though Europe doesn't have its own big data and BI players, notably Germany's SAP(s sapa). Here, Eiloart touted Tableau's targeting of the business rather than IT professional as a differentiator, along with the fact that Tableau scales down to more small-time organizations.
"I think the vast majority of traditional competitors tend to be pretty complicated," he claimed. "They also tend to be quite expensive, and organizations don't want to invest huge amounts of money. They want to buy tech in a small way, then if it's providing value, they will spend more."
In terms of specific expansion plans, Eiloart said more information will come out around the time of Tableau's March release of version 8, which will bring features suited to larger-scale enterprise deployments — according to Eiloart, some large customers are hitting scalability issues, so this should fix that.


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Children are little scientists at heart. They love to explore the world around them, and their curiosity is boundless. With the great outdoors as their classroom, learning is simple, seamless, and almost intuitive. When a child is outside, s/he can touch, taste, smell, hear, and see the world around him. All of the senses are alert and engaged. Learning experiences that take place out of doors are as real as they come, and are much more likely to be retained than vicarious ones.
It's October, and the cold weather is looming nearer, so now's the time to don those jackets, make the digital disconnect, and go out for a few last nature walks before frosty bite of winter sets in. Your nature walk can be maximized by planning what skills, concepts, or benefits you hope to achieve with your child. Here are some ideas and themes to experiment with.
- Language and Discovery Walk (Appropriate for ages 2+)
- Walk in a wooded area if you can find one. Take advantage of nature's offerings by bringing an empty shoe box with you. Let your child create a cache of leaves, pine cones, smooth stones, pine needles, and small sticks. An egg carton can also be a great nesting box for smaller treasures. Develop your walk into a language-rich activity by engaging your child in conversation about his/her treasures. When you bring these things home, let your child sort them by size, shape, color or texture. Use descriptive words like big and little, bumpy and smooth, red, yellow, and green.
- Linger over each item, noting details like the veins that run through each leaf. Take pictures with your phone and ask your child for a few words to label each picture. Writing down your child's words, thoughts, and ideas lends them a feeling of importance, and connects them to literacy through the medium of a meaningful experience.
- Critical Thinking Walk (Appropriate for ages 3+)
- Do this just about anywhere; in a nature area, a park, or just around your own community. Tell your child that as you are walking, you will be playing the "Something" game, and looking for objects that meet a specific criteria. You can prepare these ahead of time, or just make them up as you go along, which is always my own preferred method of doing things!
- In the Something Game, you will ask your child to find "something a squirrel can hide in", "something that was part of a tree but isn't anymore", or "something that is the same color as your shoes". The possibilities are only as limited as your imagination. If your child responds very quickly, your questions are probably too easy for him, but if he keeps getting stumped, you may want to simplify. The key is to keep him/her engaged and challenged, but not frustrated.
- A variety on this is the Silly Something Game, where you create lots of giggles with silly criteria like "something that wouldn't fit in your nose", "something that could be used as a hat" or "something you could give an ant for his birthday".
- Turn-Taking Walk (Appropriate for ages 4+)
- Preschoolers are beginning to develop their sense of autonomy, control, and the ability to make choices and decisions. In the turn-taking walk, the adult and child walk together, but they take turns as "leader", deciding which way to go during the walk. This activity gives young thinkers an incredible thrill, as they are given the rare opportunity to make choices for themselves, and to take an adult along.
- The turn-taking walk gives the child an opportunity to lead, as well as to practice turn-taking, and engaging responsively in a joint activity.


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As a longtime bartender for various Cleveland establishments, Mike Gulley found himself making his own ginger beer for use in cocktails because he couldn't find a supplier of craft keg sodas. Ginger beer mini-growlers sold quickly, and so the blueprint for a new business was born. Now he's claimed as of July 1 a 5,200 … Continue reading Old City Soda plans to offer more flavors; expand customer base
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- In Light of Recent Events
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- Happening Now
- Building A Moving Train – The Latest on the Seattle Public Schools Arts Plan
- Reaching Out To Young Arts Activists: Chris Jordan Visits The Center School
- Creative Edginess
- Arts Integration or Art for Art's Sake
- Recruitment Time!
- Reporting on the Seattle Arts Stakeholder Engagement Report
- Acknowledging Arts Education – Arts4Culture
- The Flatstock Project
- Beneath The Storm
- Nick Licata on Reading, Writing, Arithmetic and Arts
- Tunnel Vision in a Broad Field: The Seattle Families and Education Levy
- A Will and A Way–The Schmitz Park Visual Arts Program
- A Window on a Doorway to a Launching Pad
- Habits of Mind: These Do Not Include Rote Memorization, Studying To The Test, or Worrying About Funding
- How Franklin High School Gets Its Art On
- Arts Education Live: KUOW Weekday Radio Program 11/28/2011
- What is an Arts Liaison and Why
- What Would da Vinci Say?
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When Do Metrics Impede Business?
A few days ago I was out in my area taking care of some business when I stopped by a local Taco Bell. I placed my order and while I was heading to the window a colleague of mine called and asked me to place an order for them as well. So once when I got to the window the cashier went through her checklist of things she is required to do – take payment, ask about sauces, check order… then I threw her a curveball.
I told her I would like to add additional food to my order. The cashier looked at me very confidently and stated, "Sorry you have to get back in line to place another order." We both then looked behind my vehicle at the empty parking lot and empty drive-thru line and I asked rather confusedly "Really? I am the only person here in line and it is an inconvenience to have to drive around just to talk to you."
The cashier explained that she is forbidden to add items at the window because Taco Bell requires all service times to be counted and she would be punished for breaking the rules. Fair enough. I understood that this young lady was just enforcing the standards that Taco Bell had in place and was not allowed to make decisions. I can even understand the dilemma of indecisive people during a lunch rush making numerous changes at the window that could throw an entire location into chaos.
However, I did not take the additional five minutes to drive around to talk to the cashier from the starting point. Taco Bell lost out on additional funds as my new order would have been for three times the amount of food. Their need to fulfill metrics so that service can be counted in staff meetings by some executives that are not 100% in tune with their actual service cost them further sales – I wondered how many people were turned away daily.
These very executives will consider my experience to have been a successful one because the service was fast and meet their time requirements. The fact that business was lost and I left with a very unsatisfied feeling about the company in general just does not compute into these analytics.
How many other customers had been turned away nationwide?
There are 5,800 restaurants in the US and it would be impossible to say how many times customers would like to add food at the window because this is not a metric the company is interested in counting. For argument purposes only I will use one customer per restaurant as the number that is not allowed to make orders at the window. This is not a large number considering hundreds or thousands of customers may visit locations depending on its popularity in each area. This number would equate to 2,117,000 customers that could be turned away annually.
The question I pose is at what point a company's need to collect metrics begins to impede the business instead of being productive. As a martial artist, I understand that life and business cycles in a circle not a straight line so when you begin something with good intentions there is a point to which it will become a negative factor.
A policy that starts with good intentions, such as having all service timed, can at some point become negative, in my case it was the loss of business and added revenues. My advice for business owners is to have a well thought out metrics plan for collecting data for their business and allow customer service agents on the front line to be able to make decisions on whether a deviation from the policy is acceptable. The customer service agents can be empowered to represent the company through effective training programs and engaged leadership that provides feedback and upholds accountability.
There are two problems every business faces – Customer Acquisition & Customer Retention. Not matter what type of metrics you decide to collect you have to always keep the main purposes in mind and empower your employees to make decisions that will lead you to your desired result – profits.
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Since we're already in the middle of January, there's a high chance you probably want to start putting your new years resolutions into action, and really start get the getting of everything you want to start doing and achieving for the rest of the year.
And if you're anything like the average person, getting your closet organized is probably one of the top things on that resolution list of yours, that you really want to go on ahead and knock out-of-the-way.
This is of course why I decided to make this post dedicated to all of those people out there that want to improve and better their closet for 2017; so that they can not only organize and clean-up all of their clothes, accessories or shoes, but so that they can actually feel accomplished and successful of completing something on their bucket list.
So let's get right into this!
Divide your clothes into three piles
In order to get the most out of your closet, you're going to need to first go through it all and divide it into three piles of what you want to keep, sale/donate and toss; so you're no longer keeping a bunch of old items in your closet that just takes up a lot of space.
Anything that you haven't worn longer than 5 months ago and isn't liked nor being planned on worn anytime soon, needs to be put it in the pile of donation/sale if it's still in pretty good condition. Or if it's not in decent or good condition, make sure to put it in the pile of toss, since you or someone else can't really do anything with it, due to the garment being faded, torn, shrunken or simply just unwearable. And if it's an item that you think you will actually wear and looks pretty good with the rest of your items that you already own, then you can go on ahead and put it in the keep pile of clothes.
This way, you can visually see all the items you're removing from your closet as well as the ones that you will actually wear and use, instead of making one huge pile of clothes on the floor.
Use the right hangers in your closet
Getting the right hangers for your closet is key, because you don't want breakable, unreliable hangers that could possibly misshape or damage some of your high valuable clothing items that you like, and do more harm than anything.
So one of the better hangers to go with that have the best quality than any other hangers on the market; is the thin black velvet hangers, since they're very slim and small and can hold a variety of different types of materials including silk, cotton, denim and more, without them constantly slipping or sliding all over the place. These hangers will most definitely help make your closet a lot more streamlined, put together and neater, since they don't even take up a lot of space and are very-very minimal and sleek.
Put in shoe racks
If you're a shoe gal…like me, then I think it's very important to go on ahead and invest in a really sturdy tall shoe rack that can fit all of your shoes that you have in your closet. To me, it's just a lot easier to keep up with all of your shoes that you actually have, so none get lost around the house or forgotten about, since you can clearly see them all in one setting.
Another thing I like about shoe racks, is that you can organize each row of different types of shoes that you own, and can put all of your heels on one row, all of your boots on the other row, and let's just say all of your gym shoes on another, so that when you go to head out the door, you know exactly what row to go with for a particular style.
Get a jewelry organizer
Trying to go through a bunch of tangled knotted up jewelry that you just threw in a coffee mug or inside of a random cardboard box, is probably one of the worst things you can do for your jewelry.
That is why I highly recommended to get a jewelry organizer that you can literally hang in your closet…kinda like this one, and pocket and hold all of your statement necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings, etc, to be able to organize and classify all of them in their proper place.
You can also get a jewelry tray organizer if you want to as well, and put it like on-top of your closet shelf or on your bedside desk, to be able to get to your accessories when you need them.
So I guess this is all my tips and solutions for getting the max out of your closet for the new years, or even just as a task you've always wanted to get done in your life! Hopefully you guys found it to be somewhat useful and beneficial, and really helped spark new ideas for getting the most out of your closet space. And If you have any comments or questions that you want to ask or talk about, feel free to leave them in the comments down below, and I will surely do my best to answer and reply to them.
And until next time, I will see you all later…
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A short films content can be an extraordinary distinguishing mark for an essayist. Short films aren't a lesser type of true to life narrating. Actually keeping in touch with them requires precisely the same as composing a full length content – however on a littler scale. In spite of the fact that TV communicate openings might be constrained, there are an ever increasing number of outlets for these open doors. I as of late read on IndieWire: "Shorts used to be this dilettantish thing. However, now there truly is this blast in filmmaking. With this new innovation, shorts films have significantly more enthusiasm among consistent individuals, since such a large number of individuals are making them and putting them on the web. All of a sudden, we're not disclosing short films to individuals. Everyone's seen one."
A large number of the best authors and executives began with shorts. Do you realize that Sacha Gervasi, the author of "The Terminal", discovered his U.S specialist, and afterward a lucrative written work gig with Dreamworks in light of the quality of a remarkable short film he composed? It's an irregularity yet it happens. Regardless, it's an astounding approach to build up your art and utilize your written work muscles and it is substantially less overwhelming than penning a first element on the off chance that you haven't much composition encounter.
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A short film by short film production dubai can be anything from fifteen seconds to forty five minutes long. Influence your short film to content as short as conceivable in light of the fact that the shorter the short, the less exorbitant it will be to create. Obviously, computerized innovation arranges for filmmakers, yet time still costs cash, so does bolstering an eager team, and in the event that you shoot too quick your short film may wind up looking crude. It must be modest however shouldn't LOOK shabby! Additionally, in the event that you need to get your short into a celebration, at that point keep it to close to ten minutes, which is normally 7-8 pages most extreme. Why? Since if you're short film is longer, it will gobble up a more extended opening and celebrations love to play whatever number shorts as could reasonably be expected! You can likewise make genuine feeling in only a couple of minutes.
Take a gander at Sebastian's Voodoo. It's a 4 minute energized short about a Voodoo doll who must pierce his own particular heart to spare his companion from being speared and it is totally shocking.
2. Remember the Practicalities of Writing
The considerable thing about shorts is that they can be anything since you wear!' have studio executives on your tail. Be that as it may, don't dispose of the items of common sense of composing your content. I have perused contents with pages of pursue activity scenes and auto accidents, and numerous essayists appear not to acknowledge how tedious it is really shoot. Truth be told, see the written work of a short as a chance to wind up plainly more mindful of what each line you put down on paper suggests and costs. Dreams of white stallions jogging in the moonlight unquestionably look astonishing in your psyche yet would you say you are certain you're great companions with a wrangler or potentially a CGI authority? In the event that you just approach unassuming assets, think little.
Apricot is a decent case of short film that could have been done on a low spending plan (it shows such flawless generation esteem I question it was really done for next to nothing) since it manages two individuals sitting at a table at a bistro yet figured out how to demonstrate an extensive variety of feeling. Similarly, the Asian short film Just a Love Story happens completely in a lift. Compose for areas that are fascinating yet down to earth, consider access and control, and keep away from remote areas requiring driving for miles.
3. Make It Visual
"Film is a visual medium". "Show, don't tell." Those are the brilliant principles of screenwriting the masters continue letting us know. However it's shocking to perceive how talkative most contents are. Film is tied in with recounting stories in pictures, which is the most conservative method for recounting a story – and when you make a short film, economy is everything. Make visual backstories for your characters. Externalize through visual pictures their demeanor, their calling, their status, and so forth.
In the Lunch Date the opulent woman cleans her fork before utilizing it. What does it educate you concerning her? Note how there is no discourse in this short film, a short film that went ahead to win an Academy Award for best no frills short film.
4. Discover Single Moments
The best short films are regularly a solitary minute that is played out, however one that has a story at its heart. What do I mean by story? I mean a contention that must be settled, where there's a quandary in question and a decision that the hero needs to make. Endeavor to include a due date, or ticking clock. It isn't vital however it will add exactly pressure to your short film. The short On Time is a decent case of a short film that meets every one of these conditions. It recounts the narrative of a heart-broken young fellow can look into the future and must follow up on it on the spot.
5. Recount a Story
You ought to dependably endeavor to recount a convincing story. Be careful with thoughts that are idea driven or simply go for breaking every one of the tenets for breaking rules. Short films are an awesome chance to push the limits of what true to life narrating can do, yet they should at present draw in your crowd inwardly. As a general guideline, unless it is greatly concise a short film ought to have a saint with an objective and an obstruction/enemy in the way. Watch I cherish Sarah Jane. It demonstrates a pack of youngsters in an apparition town where grown-ups have transformed into zombies, yet at the center it is a romantic tale about a young man who can't reach through to the more established young lady he cherishes.
6. Connect with the Reader
Since you have so little time to establish a connection the effect of page one is significant, similarly as it is vital to snare the peruser in the initial 10 pages of a full length content. What is the universe of the film? Do we pull for the principle character? Does the world and story of the film feel true? The consummation is likewise basic as it's uncommon to genuinely feel moved toward the finish of a short, so work towards a significant, fulfilling finishing.
7. Be careful with Cliches
There are numerous buzzwords in short films, and much navel looking. Why everyone wants to expound on hit men for procure, heists, individuals seeing themselves bite the dust, youngsters speaking to honesty, perverted connections, and so on? Keep away from generalizations unless you have a new inclination on them. That is the thing that The Descendent does. In this short film several baffled hired gunmen really need to slaughter an apparently adorable young man and one of them experiences some kind of hysteria until the point when he understands that the tyke is an otherworldly being who unnerves his mom. Compose what you're acquainted with and what impacts you as opposed to composing something you acquired from different films. Try not to bashful far from little stories, short organizations are the ideal vehicle for them and you won't frequently get the chance to recount little stories as an expert author.
To wrap things up, look however many short films as could be allowed. There is no substitution for comprehending what is out there, and realizing what you as a group of people (and an essayist) think and feel about it.


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Spieth finds going tough in 1st round of Australian Open
SYDNEY (AP) Last year, Jordan Spieth played what he called the best round of his life by shooting a record 8-under 63 to win the Australian Open by six strokes.
A year later, under similarly tough conditions at the Australian Golf Club, the 22-year-old American, now a two-time major and Tour Championship winner, found the going much more difficult, shooting an even-par 71 that left him five strokes behind surprise first-round leader Lincoln Tighe of Australia.
''China was really wet and the Tour Championship was very tough playing in the rain,'' Spieth said, referring to the rainy HSBC Champions tournament he played in Shanghai earlier this month. ''But to have something this windy, it's been a while.''
His final-round 63 last year was a record for the revamped Jack Nicklaus-designed layout, which was being played as a par-71 for the first time. Strong winds played havoc with the scores that week, with only eight players finishing the tournament under par.
The Australian course was in a similar nasty mood on Thursday, with northwesterly winds of about 40 kilometers per hour (25 mph) making life difficult for most of the players.
''The toughest part is when you have the crosswinds and you've got to pick what shot to play, because you can use the same club and it can go 30 yards' difference in the air,'' Spieth said.
The American was also plagued by poor shots off the tee with his driver during his morning round.
''I hit two fairways on the back nine, so when you're playing out of rough or bunkers, it's hard to control,'' he said. ''Conditions were tough but I still could have found the fairways.''
Spieth did manage birdies on two par-5 holes and admitted his round ''could have been worse.''
''I had some really tough up-and-downs but managed to salvage par,'' he said. ''I hit a pretty good drive on the first hole ... made a nice putt (for birdie), but other than that it was relatively boring golf.''
The wind left him and playing partners Geoff Ogilvy and Lee Westwood with tough choices on club selection.
''I just didn't know what to hit and I was apparently two clubs off, thinking it was helping when it was actually hurting, and you saw Lee and Geoff, we just had no idea.''
Spieth couldn't go to the practice range after his round - it's not long enough to hit drivers - and it was too windy to even practice putts.
''So I think I'll get some rest,'' he added. ''It's a day when you pack it in and ... come out tomorrow ready for a low one.''


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What is an echocardiogram?
An echocardiogram, sometimes just called an "echo" or heart ultrasound, is one of the main types of routine heart examinations. It is helpful in the diagnosis of many different types of heart disease. There are different types of echocardiogram examinations, some of which can also be combined.
The doctors who perform the examination use an ultrasound transducer (probe), which can be held against your chest from outside the body. Alternatively, it can be passed into your body through your esophagus (food pipe) and placed near to the heart at the tip of an endoscope (a long tube). The transducer produces sound waves that are reflected back as an echo. The different types of heart tissue and the blood-filled heart chambers reflect the waves differently. This sound wave echo is used to create a moving black and white ultrasound image on a monitor.
The image shows the structure of the heart and makes it possible to see how big the heart chambers are, how well the valves work, and how thick the heart muscle tissue is. You can also watch the heart at work in real time and track the direction of blood flow or determine how well your heart can pump blood.
What types of echocardiograms are there?
Echocardiogram from outside the body (TTE)
The most common kind of echocardiogram examination, transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE), involve placing the transducer on the front of your chest. TTE is a simple, fast and cost-effective method. This test alone can provide a lot of information about the heart's chambers, valves and muscle, and the performance of the heart. The following examinations are also sometimes used:
- 3D imaging of the heart: Special transducers can be used to provide a three-dimensional image of the heart. This type of examination is most often used to assess the functioning of the heart valves and in people with heart failure.
- Doppler ultrasound and color Doppler ultrasound: A Doppler ultrasound can be used to see the flow of blood. A color Doppler ultrasound can also show the direction of blood flow in different colors. This is done by using sound waves of a specific frequency. The flow rate can also be measured at the same time. The resulting images will show any valve defects or holes in the cardiac septum (the wall dividing the right and left sides of the heart).
- Stress test: An echocardiogram can also be done while the heart is being subjected to additional stress. In the "stress test," the performance of the heart is increased through physical exercise (for example with an exercise bike) or special medications. These medications increase the heart's need for oxygen and are injected into a vein in your arm. Signs of circulation problems in the coronary arteries, such as heart wall movement disorders, can be seen indirectly when the heart is under stress.
Sometimes a contrast agent (which works as a dye) is injected into a vein too, so that doctors can observe how the blood is distributed throughout the heart when the heart has to work harder. Areas that don't receive a lot of blood show less color because they also have less of the contrast agent in them.
An echocardiogram through your food pipe (esophagus) (TEE)
TEE (transesophageal echocardiogram) uses a transducer mounted at the end of a long, flexible tube that is carefully inserted into your food pipe through your mouth. This is similar to how gastroscopy (a stomach examination) is done. Because the food pipe is located right behind the heart, this examination can deliver more exact images than an echocardiogram done from outside the body.
TEE is especially good at examining the atria and the valves of the heart. It is often used in people who have atrial fibrillation to look for blood clots in the atria, or to see if there is a bacterial infection of the heart valves (endocarditis). TEE is also better than TTE at detecting aortic aneurysms (enlargements of the aorta) and congenital heart defects.
What can echocardiograms show us?
The ultrasound images of the heart provide different kinds of information, including the following:
- Changes in the valves of the heart
- Congenital birth defects such as a hole in the heart wall (septum)
- Diseases of the muscle tissue of the heart (cardiomyopathy, for instance where the heart wall thickens and/or the ventricles are enlarged)
- Disorders affecting the sac around the heart (pericardial disease)
- Problems with the flow or pumping of blood through the heart
- Changes in the heart that could be signs of pulmonary embolism, a tumor, or aortic aneurysm
It is also possible to use an echocardiogram to get a more exact idea of which parts of the heart have been damaged in people who have coronary artery disease (CAD) or who have had a heart attack. If an electrocardiogram (ECG) shows abnormal results, having an echocardiogram too could provide more information.
Echocardiograms can't show the individual coronary arteries – cardiac catheterization or computed tomography (CT) would be needed for that. But the ultrasound images can provide indirect signs of blood flow problems in the coronary arteries. For example, if certain areas of the heart show less movement than normal, it could be a sign of poor blood flow in the coronary arteries.
How can you prepare for an echocardiogram?
You usually don't need to prepare for a standard echocardiogram that will be done from outside of your body.
If the transducer needs to be swallowed (TEE), you should not eat or drink anything for at least four hours before the examination. You can eat and drink again about one or two hours after the examination.
What does an echocardiogram involve?
Before having an echocardiogram from outside the body (TTE), you will be asked to undress from the waist up. You will usually have to turn to your side a little, and your upper body may be elevated a bit. People sometimes find it difficult to lie on their side during the examination – particularly people who are older and frail, or who are short of breath. It is also possible to have an echocardiogram while lying on your back, but the image quality is a little worse.
As with any ultrasound examination, the doctor will put some gel on your skin. Light pressure is applied as the transducer is moved across your chest. The images that appear on the monitor can then be saved and analyzed immediately.
In TEE a long, flexible tube is gently inserted into your mouth and moved into your esophagus. Actively swallowing as it goes down helps. If the gag reflex is too strong, a local anesthetic can be sprayed on the back of your throat. Sometimes a mild sedative is also used. Afterwards, you should not drive or ride a bicycle for the rest of the day.
Are there any risks involved?
If the examination is done using a transducer outside of your body, it isn't associated with any risks. Ultrasound scans don't emit any radiation.
TEE may trigger a gag reflex or increased salivation. Food pipe injuries are very rare.
If local anesthetics, sedatives or contrast agents are used during the test, side effects such as allergic reactions or breathing problems are possible. Contrast agents may temporarily cause a headache, nausea, anxiety or problems with eyesight and hearing.
The risks associated with stress echocardiograms are similar to those associated with stress electrocardiograms (ECGs). They include arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat), a sudden increase or decrease in blood pressure, or less oxygen reaching the heart muscle. So doctors need to determine in advance whether you have a higher risk for any of these problems. This also means that the stress test will take place in a room that has the necessary equipment for the doctor to be able to react quickly to any complications.
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Coffee uber-retailer Starbucks generated advance publicity for a new Web site by promoting its premiere at another site--one it knew was visited by its target customers. As the coffee chain prepared to move its Internet presence from America Online to the Web last summer, Starbucks managers announced the news at a site where they thought their customers would see it: Lilithfair.com. As a 1998 sponsor of the concert event, Starbucks received a glowing write-up and a valuable link on the tour's site. "It let people know when we'd be launching the Web site," says Internet manager Heidi Wells, "and we got some experience in linking." The strategy can work just as well for newly renovated sites.
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Principal Ambassador Fellowship Program
Washington Principal Ambassador Fellow
Chattanooga, TN
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Bio/Overview: Jill Levine is on leave as the principal at Normal Park Museum Magnet, a Pre-K through 8th grade school in Chattanooga, Tennessee in order to work full time in residence at ED for the 2014-2015 school year. She has led the transformation of two low performing schools into innovative, exciting and challenging places of learning. These schools have become national models and are visited annually by school leaders from throughout the nation. Prior to becoming a principal, Levine taught 3rd grade in the New Orleans Public Schools for five years through Teach for America. She also taught 1st grade in Chattanooga and served as an assistant principal prior to becoming a principal.
Educational Values/Philosophy: Levine believes that learning should not be bound to the four walls of the classroom, nor to the front and back cover of a textbook. She believes that when learning is engaging and meaningful, students learn more and remember more. Levine has led the creation of Normal Park Museum Magnet with this idea in mind. Levine also believes that consistency of instructional program is one key to successful school transformation. When every teacher in a school is committed to the same philosophy and the same instructional approaches, every student has access to the same high quality program. At Normal Park, the faculty has developed "The Normal Park Way," a list of best practices (examples include guided reading, writers workshop, planning using Understanding by Design, exhibit building, and math model drawing) that frame the school's instructional approach as well as the topics for faculty professional development. The result of this consistent approach is high student achievement. Levine believes that the second key to a successful school is having an outstanding faculty. With this in mind, Levine believes that the most important part of her job is hiring talented and dedicated teachers and providing the right support. Thus the team has developed Normal Park University, a teacher-driven professional development program. Finally, the third key to a successful school, Levine believes is developing and maintaining a high level of parent and community involvement. At Normal Park, the parents and community are involved in almost every aspect of the school, including carrying out "extreme makeovers" of both campuses, producing an annual arts and music festival, and tutoring students.
Achievements: In 2005, Normal Park was awarded the Ronald P. Simpson Award, Magnet Schools of America's highest honor. Normal Park has also been named a J.F. Kennedy School of Distinction and has been featured in numerous books and articles including by the U.S. Department of Education in two publications and on the Doing What Works website. In the spring of 2012, Normal Park was given a 1st place award by the Educational Consumers Foundation for having the highest value added test scores in Tennessee. The school has been named a Magnet School of Excellence every year since 2005 and in 2012, Levine was named National Principal of the Year by Magnet Schools of America. Levine was appointed to Tennessee's First to the Top Advisory Committee by the TN Commissioner of Education and to the Tennessee Teacher Evaluation Advisory Committee by the Governor.
Education: Levine holds a Bachelor's degree from Wellesley College, and a Master's Degree from University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. In August, 2014 Edutopia released a series of videos about Normal Park.
Areas of Interest/Expertise:
- School Leadership
- Transformation of Schools
- K-8 Literacy
- Museum Schools
- Innovation and Creativity in Schools
- Teacher Evaluation Reform
- Professional Development
- Parental and Community Engagement


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Daily Life
Students take five academic class periods each morning, Monday through Friday. We offer a wide variety of courses that are either one or two periods per day for three weeks, including courses in English, math, science, arts, essential academic skills, world languages, and ESL. For the complete list of classes available, please see the Course Catalog.
At the end of each three week session, students receive effort grades and comments detailing their individual progress in each of their courses. We believe that eliminating achievement grades allows students to focus on enjoying learning.
Afternoon Activities
- Arts & Crafts
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Canoeing
- Flag Football
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Improvisational Theater
- Kayaking
- Lacrosse
- Rock Climbing
- Sailing
- Soccer
- Street Hockey
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Mountain Biking
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Athletic Conditioning
- Yoga
- Photography
- Bubble Soccer
- Whiffleball
- Foam Archery Attack
- Disc Golf
- Kickball
- Badminton
- Paddle-boarding
- Yearbook
- Kickball
- Neighborhood Games
Daily Schedule
Swimming and Boating
Students are given the opportunity to swim in the lake that abuts our campus, but at no time are students allowed to swim without adult supervision. Every student in our Summer Session takes a swim test. Students who do not pass our swim test are enrolled in the Cardigan Mountain School Swim Program until he/she achieves basic water safety skills. In addition, students are given the opportunity to go out on boats, canoes, kayaks, and the like (both on and off campus) under the supervision of a Cardigan faculty member.
Theme Dinners
Three times per session we hold theme dinners. This is an opportunity for the students and teachers to dress up in costume. Cardigan will provide some items for students to use, and students are encouraged to bring items for their costumes. Here are some examples of theme dinners:
Session One
Red, White, and Blue Clothing (Fourth of July)
Halloween (in July) Costumes
International Cultures (wear traditional clothing or national/state themed clothing)
Session Two
Green and White Clothing
Halloween (in July) Costumes
International Cultures (wear traditional clothing or national/state themed clothing)
Optional Camping Trips
Take a day and explore the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Each camping trip starts with a cookout and sleepover in our C.O.R.E. Base Camp. Up with the sunrise, the group packs up and heads out for a day of exploration.
Secondary School Visits
Interested in boarding school? Each week we provide optional trips to New Hampshire's top Secondary Schools, such as St. Paul's, Phillips Exeter, New Hampton, Holderness, Proctor Academy, and Tilton. Each trip provides a campus tour and meetings with the Admissions Office.


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Your inn experience can represent the moment of truth an outing. In the event that you are a senior voyager, it is imperative to ensure that you get the correct facilities. Here is some down to earth exhortation…
Before you book an inn, you have to figure out what is most critical to you. Ask yourself:
– What kind of housing do you need?
– Do you need an inn with a spa and wellness focus or would you rather remain at a little overnight boardinghouse with loads of neighborhood engage?
– What does your spending grant?
For instance, would you say you are restricted to hotel under $150 every night?
When you chose your needs, at that point you can make a more focused on pursuit dependent on cost and area. Beneath you will locate the most significant criteria in picking a lodging, just as tips for discovering properties that suit your specific needs.
About each significant booking motor gives the alternative to sort your outcomes by cost. Try not to constrain yourself to the huge three (Expedia, Travelocity and Orbitz) – you ought to likewise visit other booking locales like CEOmobile and kayak.com. What's more, remember to check our own one of a kind markdown lodging bargains!
In the event that cost is your lone concern, you might need to give offering a shot Priceline.com, where you won't see the name of the lodging (just the star rating) until you've really reserved it.
Ask yourself the accompanying inquiries when assessing a lodging:
Does it offer airplane terminal transport administration?
Is it near real attractions and nearby eateries?
How protected is the area?
What is the lodging's crossing out approach?
What offices are accessible for the debilitated?
Is it clamor free? Seniors who are delicate to uproarious clamor may incline toward a room in a serene rear entryway, away from the commotions of the café or close-by play areas.
When you pick a lodging that has an agreeable cost and area, verify whether it incorporates senior-accommodating highlights that concern you, for example, open structure get to and available restrooms. Other senior-explicit comforts to consider include:
Availability gear for the hard of hearing and hearing-impeded
On location café
Come in shower
Crippled or valet stopping
Lodging phones with enhancing choices
Pet facilities
A large portion of the significant inn booking sites enable you to determine certain enhancements in your pursuit, for example, a wellness focus, pool, spa, or café. CEOmobile, Villas and Apartments the movement site committed to senior explorers, makes the procedure simpler by enabling you to look through dependent on elements, for example, star rating, pleasantries, rates, room types, and free dinners.
Next, invest some energy perusing lodgings surveys on the web and contact inns in the event that you have explicit inquiries. You may likewise need to exploit different cash sparing lodging faithfulness programs.