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How am I spending my days? and Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital
I have been having a very interesting time here...
For the most part, I am getting up around 6a.m. with Doug and seeing him off to work. Then I have a couple of hours to myself and am usually out of the apt by 9 or 10 in the morning.
I have met some new friends and we are exploring the city together. Most of the time we are hopping on the bus (which is free and fabulous). I will have to post about the various area I am seeing and my experiences. Right now though, here is an update on one of my latest activities. I will post pictures soon also.
The other day I went on the most amazing tour. I went to the Abu Dhabi falcon Hospital. The hospital is located out near the airport. It is also an award winning hospital.
I am not sure what I initially expected. I guess I was thinking more of US version of an animal hospital. Instead I found something very unique.
We were given an education about the birds, the history of them, their needs, the problems and struggles they face, the maintenance and care of the birds, and a glimpse into the lives of those who have Falcons.
I guess at this point I should also mention one small thing. I am absolutely terrified of birds flying around me. I can't go into aviaries at all, It totally freaks me out having something flying around my head. I guess I was a bit nervous about this experience at the beginning.
Falcon owners can have as few as one bird, to as many as 80 or as in the case of the President and Crown Prince, 200 plus birds. The falcons take place in hunting, racing and beauty contests.
The history of the Falcon in the UAE is not a long one, remembering the fact that the nation is not that old. It was only about 100 to 120 years ago that falcons began to assist in the catching of food and started being trapped and trained. The primary purpose was to find food. Now the falcons have become a national symbol, heritage and a sport. The Falcon is a migratory birds with the migratory season being in September.
Ninety percent of the birds that are used in sporting are bread in captivity. Traditionally these have been Peregrine Falcons, Saker falcons and the rest is made up of hybrid birds. There are many markets in Germany, Canada, United Kingdom, and the United States. The cost of the falcons can really vary in price. Some go for as low as 30K and up as high as 80K USD. Depending on the lineage of the bird and the owner and breeder they can go for as high as 100K (usd). Sharjah has a market as does Dubai. It is estimated that there are around 20 thousand Falcons in the UAE.
Before purchasing a falcon it is important to have a complete health check done. Ninety percent of the birds examined will have an endoscope done to look at the internal organs and check for diseases. They all have blood tests and are completely examined by a veterinarian. The falcon hospital can see 40 to 60 birds per day.
The hunting season is September through December. If you are caught hunting out of season, your bird will be confiscated and you will face 6 months jail time as well as a hefty fine. Eighty percent of the birds in the UAE are hunters. The primary hunting grounds are Afghanistan, Morocco, Sudan, Syria, Iran and Iraq. Each of the birds is outfitted with a tiny clip on the top of the tail. It is about the size of a pencil eraser and very light weight. It then holds a transmitter that is tracked through GPS. The birds are also "chipped" (the same procedure that is used in the US for finding lost pets) so that they can be tracked and monitored. One interesting note here is that in order to travel, every falcon must have a passport. So if you wanted to take your falcon to Morocco to hunt, you take them with their passport, or you do not go.
After the hunting season is through then comes the breeding season and moulting season. The moulting season takes 3 to 6 months to complete. The average life span in captivity is 15 to 17 years where in the wild the average is around 25 years. The falcons breed early in moulting season. The gestational period is 36 days. They lay 3 to 5 eggs. In the wild 3 out of the 5 will generally hatch. Hatching time to flying time is 3 weeks. Both sexes of birds take turns sitting on the eggs. Falcons are carnivores, eating only fresh meat.
I found it interesting that eighty percent of the birds are female. The reason being that they are bigger and prettier.
There is a lot of personal pride in owning a falcon. There is also a lot of maintenance and care in owning one. I asked how much it costs annually for the care and upkeep of one bird and they vet did not know how much the cost was. Just a check up costs 800-900 AED.
Personal pride is huge when it comes to falcons. Much time is spent taking care of them, and feeding them. It is that relationship that brings them back to the owner when they hunt. They know their owners voice. Many people have special rooms set up for the birds care. They also have a staff that takes care of the basic needs. When the owner is with his birds, he first talks to it and strokes it so that his touch is known. Then the bird is fed by the owner. There is bond between them and this makes successful for hunting.
Pre-hunting and post-hunting check ups are very important to the health of the bird. During the visit for the check ups the birds also have an endoscopy procedure done to make sure the internal organs are fine and they have not ingested something that is bad for their system. After the check up they may be quarantined for a period of time if it is needed. The birds also have their blood drawn and a full blood work up is done on them. If a bird needs antibiotics for some reason, they are given the same kind as humans but in minute amounts. The blood tests allow the vets to check the progress of the bird and to see if they antibiotics are working.
The falcon hospital can see between 40 and 60 birds per day. They may need to be seen for infections, a routine check up, surgery or feather replacement.
We were privileged to be able to watch a feather replacement on one of the falcons there. I have a 20 minute video that I took that I am going to try to put on u-tube or somewhere, so those of you interested can watch it. I was absolutely fascinated by the procedure.
First the bird is sedated, kind of like when we are sedated by gas in the dental chair. The bird totally relaxes allowing the vet to open the wing spans and check each feather for defects and or flaws that need to be fixed. I found it fascinating that each feather has it's own unique purpose. It is either a flying feather, turning feather or something so each one needs to be fixed/replaces with the same kind of feather. You can't, for instance, take a tail feather and put it on the wing, because it won't work right.
After the bird is asleep and the feathers are checked, the vet matches up the feather with ones that have been harvested from moulting birds and ones that have died. The color needs to be matched to as close to the color of the feathers being replaced, I think that is mainly for aesthetic reasons. At the hospital they have a large collection of every kind and color of feather imaginable.
Once the process of selecting the correct feather is finished it is time to remove the damaged feather from the bird. They use a clipper that is sort of like a pliers type toenail clipper. They make a clean cut, and match the length of the feathers. The next process is to glue small pieces of doweling into the end of the feather. Feathers are hollow at the ends. A test match is made and then they mix a 2 part epoxy and insert the dowel into the repair feather, then into the feather end that is still attached to the bird. Sometimes they will use a super glue to glue the feathers, it just depends on the kind of feather and the function.
Sometimes a feather is not broken, but just damaged by being slightly bent. They take a crimper and crimp the feather into the right shape, then apply a splint made from a tiny portion of a feather shaving with super glue. When it hardens, the feather is as good as new.
After all of the feathers are checked and repaired, they then pull the bird back out of the air chamber and let it start to breathe a bit of normal air. At that point they take a towel and wrap it around the bird and take it to a perch on the floor. They place the birds hood on and let it come out of the anesthesia completely. The they take the bird to its perch and tie it down so it is comfortable and secure. It is amazing how fast this all happens. If I remember correctly the whole procedure took about 20 – 25 minutes.
The falcons are quite expensive depending on the blood line and the owner of the bird.


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Philips Entertainment Showcases New Products at Plasa Focus: BaltimoreMonday, May 5, 2014
When PLASA FOCUS: Baltimore opens on May 8th at the Reitz Arena, Philips Entertainment will proudly be showcasing three new products in Booth 620. Highlighted by the NEO lighting control console, the SL NITRO 510C LED luminaire, and the PLprofile4 Universal Lens Tube Adapter, visitors at the show will be able to experience first-hand a few of the latest developments inside the Philips Entertainment family of cutting-edge lighting products.... More »
Philips Entertainment Introduces the PLProfile4 Universal Lens Tube AdapterFriday, April 25, 2014
Philips Entertainment is proud to announce the development of the PLProfile4 LED Luminaire Universal Lens Tube Adapter. Understanding that both rental companies and theater organizations may have a large number of lens tubes in their inventory, the PLProfile4 Universal Lens Tube Adapter is designed to fit the majority of industry-standard lens tubes while still providing all of the benefits of the Philips Entertainment LED technology.... More »
Philips Selecon LED PL Range Provides Vivid Colors for RADA PlaysWednesday, March 26, 2014
London's Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) staged Harold Pinter's "Betrayal" and Cole Porter's "High Society" utilizing the strong colors and smooth dimming of Philips Selecon's PL range of LED fixtures.... More »
International Lighting Designer Hartley T A Kemp Specifies Philips Selecon for London and Sydney ProductionsThursday, January 30, 2014
International lighting designer Hartley T A Kemp traversed the globe armed with Philips Selecon's PL range of LED fixtures to light two very different shows; Land of Our Fathers at Theatre503, London; and Sweet Nothings, at Australian Theatre for Young People's independent works season Under the Wharf, Sydney.... More »
Winchester's Chesil Theatre Invests in Philips Selecon LED TechnologyTuesday, January 14, 2014
Winchester's 75-seat Chesil Theatre has invested in Philips Selecon's PLProfile1, PLFresnel1, and PLCyc luminaires in an upgrade to LED following an extensive shootout comparing results with its existing tungsten rig. Home of the 150-year-old Winchester Dramatic Society and housed in a superb medieval building, the theatre has now installed three PLProfile1, five PLFresnel1, and five PLCyc LED luminaires to reduce power consumption and simplify color changing and control.... More »
The Strand and Selecon Advantage is Clear at Northcrest Baptist ChurchMonday, December 16, 2013
In today's house of worship market, congregations across the nation are updating their production capabilities in order to stay current with the latest technology advancements and better complement their worship services. Looking to complete a retrofit update to their existing lighting system to better complement their live HD broadcasts, Northcrest Baptist Church in Meridian, MS, turned to Creative Sound and Lighting who supplied them with a comprehensive lighting package that included PLProfile4, PL3 and PLCyc LED luminaires along with a Vision.net Control System, a 250ML Control Console, Rama Fresnels, plus a C21 Dimmer Rack and S21 LED Raceway from Philips Strand Lighting and Philips Selecon.... More »
AFDA chooses Studio Panel LED Luminaires and a Strand 200 Plus ConsoleTuesday, December 3, 2013
Recently AFDA, one of the leading film, television and performance schools in Africa, opened a campus in Durban and DWR Distribution's Nick Barnes was pleased to provide a lighting installation using technology from Philips Strand Lighting for their small television studio at the institution. Studio Panel LED Luminaires were the sensible choice for students who can use the units both inside the studio and on location, and for control a Strand 200 Plus Series console was supplied.... More »
Philips Entertainment Wins "Best Creative Use of Light" at LDI 2013Monday, December 2, 2013
At LDI 2013, Philips Entertainment took home the award for "Best Creative Use of Light". Congratulations to Pete Borchetta, Brad Schiller, Gregg Brooks and Bobby Harrell for their tireless efforts to make the booth truly demonstrate "The Passion of Light".... More »
Philips Entertainment Brings The Passion of Light to LDITuesday, November 19, 2013
At LDI 2013, in Booth 1614, Philips Entertainment will be showcasing the award-winning products and technologies from Philips Selecon, Philips Strand Lighting, Philips Vari-Lite and the Showline family of LED luminaires through "The Passion of Light". An in depth look into what separates Philips Entertainment from their industry counterparts, "The Passion of Light" is a theatrical performance told through the eyes of history's most passionate innovators, and will be performed three times daily on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.... More »
Strand Consoles Keep the Season Going at Centre In the SquareMonday, November 11, 2013
For over 30 years, Centre In The Square in Ontario, Canada, has showcased international, national and local performing arts and artists. As the region's largest performing arts venue, they stage more than 180 events per year inside their state-of-the-art main stage and smaller studio performance space. At the lighting controls for both venues is Terry Hynes, Head of Lighting, and at his fingertips helping control the lighting for all the productions are Light Palette Live and Palette VL16 control consoles, plus a Rack Palette tracking backup, all from Philips Strand Lighting.... More »
A Sense of Mystery as Light Merges with ColorWednesday, November 6, 2013
In the entertainment industry, designers use light as an artistic accompaniment to the full production, but artist Jay Shinn has taken this notion a step further by actually using light to both create and be a part of his artwork. Commissioned by the Art-in-Buildings Program which curates a rotating exhibition space of contemporary art in the lobby of 55 Fifth Avenue in New York City, Shinn has created both a unique and astonishing projected painting installation entitled "Doublerama" using his lighting fixture of choice, the Selecon Display Profile.... More »
A New Inspiration Behind Their Lighting CreationsTuesday, October 22, 2013
Committed to artistry and new technology, the Cal Arts Lighting Design Program provides professional training that enables students to broaden their design experience in all entertainment lighting applications. With a curriculum that strives to use the latest systems and technology in numerous productions, students refine their design skills led by renowned theater and architectural lighting designer Anne Militello who recently worked with Forman & Associates to bring in a new a stockpile PL Series LED lighting tools from Philips Entertainment which included PLProfile1, PLCyc1, PL3 Wash and PLProfile4 LED Luminaires.... More »
Philips Entertainment Luminaires Bring A Dancers Dream To LifeThursday, September 12, 2013
Founded in 1842, the New York Philharmonic is the oldest symphony orchestra in the United States playing over 180 concerts per year, but this year they played one program which was unlike any before. In A Dancer's Dream: Two Works by Stravinsky, Producers Giants Are Small and Music Director Alan Gilbert combined music, ballet, puppetry, video projection, and theater, bringing The Fairy's Kiss and Petrushka both to life in one creative and fantastic event. Working behind the scenes, lighting designer Clifton Taylor was given the challenge to blend all these production elements seamlessly together and to help him accomplish this he put together a comprehensive lighting package from Philips Entertainment which included Showline SL BAR 640, Philips Selecon PLCyc LED, Philips Vari-Lite VL3500 Spot, VL1000 ERS and VL5B Wash luminaires.... More »
Selecon Aureol's Provide Discreet Solution at Drury LaneThursday, August 1, 2013
Philips Selecon's precise beam Aureol luminaires have been installed at London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane as part of a £4million restoration, personally overseen by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Renowned as the luminaire of choice for museums and galleries, retail and exhibition display, architectural accent and themed entertainment areas around the world, the Aureol fixtures are providing a discreet solution in lighting significant historic artworks in the sympathetic renovations.... More »
Philips Museum Beautifully Lit with Philips Selecon and ShowlineMonday, July 22, 2013
A selection of Philips Selecon and Showline luminaires are lighting the new Philips Museum in Eindhoven on the historic site where Philips established its first factory in 1891. Lighting designer George Ashley-Cound of Light Fantastic specified Philips Selecon PLFresnel1, PLProfile1, PLProfile4, and Accent Beamshapers, plus Showline SL BAND 300, Showline SL STRIP 400, and Showline SL BAR 520 luminaires for the project.... More »
Showline Luminaires from Philips Entertainment are continuing an LED RevolutionMonday, July 15, 2013
Philips Entertainment is proud to be continuing an LED revolution with the Showline family of LED luminaires that are currently in-stock and ready for action worldwide. A complete range of LED luminaires, Showline is designed specifically for the Entertainment industry using high-performance LED sources combined with rugged construction, and all Showline luminaires are designed to work seamlessly together to match color, dimming, and operation for a broad spectrum of productions including concert touring, theatre, television, motion pictures, and corporate events.... More »
Moscow Theatre Invests in PLCyc LED LuminairesTuesday, July 2, 2013
Moscow's Teresa Durova Teatrium na Serpukhovke theatre complex has invested in Philips Selecon's powerful and smooth PLCyc LED luminaires in a major upgrade to its lighting equipment, replacing 12 1250W asymmetric tungsten cyc floods. The Theatre's Head of Lighting Vladimir Evstifeyev invested in the PLCyc LED luminaires after testing them in the venue in early 2013.... More »
The PL1 LED Luminaire Provides a Versatile Solution for QuestaconWednesday, June 26, 2013
Canberra's National Science and Technology Centre Questacon has become the first Australian institution to invest in Philips Selecon's fully tunable high output PL1 LED luminaires. The centre which attracts more than 420,000 visitors each year has purchased 20 of the PL1 luminaires, which draw on the Philips Entertainment pioneering technology to meet the everyday challenges of illuminating the world's museums, art galleries and stages.... More »
Philips Entertainment Creates Green Creativity at Strathallan SchoolThursday, June 13, 2013
Scotland's prestigious Strathallan School has invested in LED luminaires and controls from Philips Selecon and Philips Strand Lighting in a major upgrade to its theatre lighting facilities. The Perthshire school chose to purchase Philips Selecon's PLFresnel1 LED, PLProfile1 LED, and PLCyc LED luminaires to dramatically reduce power consumption and costs while providing an easy-to-use yet creative, professional option for students. For control, they invested in Philips Strand Lighting's new 250ML lighting control console which is ideal for smaller productions with a hybrid of lighting instruments.... More »
The PLCyc LED Luminaire Covers TheStreet, Inc.s StudiosTuesday, May 28, 2013
Around the world, news programs are updating their TV studios to take advantage of the latest in entertainment lighting technology as LED lighting and control systems have enabled these productions to significantly reduce the amount of power needed without having to compromise the quality of their broadcasts. Such was the case for TheStreet, Inc., which reports on the latest business and financial news from its headquarters at 14 Wall Street, who was also in need of a studio upgrade. To accomplish this, TheStreet turned to Houpla Inc. to help them renovate into a state-of-the-art LED facility complete with 12 Philips Selecon PLCyc LED Luminaires supplied by Shadowstone.... More »
The Beauty of Traditional with the Versatility of ContemporaryThursday, May 16, 2013
As worship facilities look to upgrade their lighting systems they are often challenged by the desire to give their services a contemporary feel while wishing to remain true to their traditional roots. Such was the case at Highland Park Baptist Church in Hanahan, South Carolina, where Brandon Bailey, Church Interiors Audio/Visual, worked with the congregation to bring them the best of both contemporary and traditional, and he did so using PLHouse LED and PL1 LED Wash luminaires from Philips Strand Lighting and Philips Selecon.... More »
Cape Town University Theatre Upgrades to Philips Strand Lighting DimmingMonday, April 29, 2013
Cape Town University's The Baxter Theatre has invested in 10 Philips Strand Lighting Wallrack Dimmer units as part of a major upgrade to its lighting facilities. The theatre, which is the second largest performing arts complex in Cape Town purchased four Philips Strand Wallrack Dimmer 24 x 2.5kW, two Philips Strand Wallrack Dimmer 6 x 5kW - 25 Amp, and an additional four Philips Strand Wallrack Dimmer 6 x 2.5kW units from Philips Strand Lighting's South African dealer DWR Distribution.... More »
Philips Strand Lighting Exhibits the 250ML at Prolight + Sound 2013Monday, April 8, 2013
Philips Strand Lighting is exhibiting its versatile 250ML moving light control console at this year's Frankfurt Prolight + Sound in Frankfurt (April 10-13th at the Messe Exhibition Centre in Hall 11, Stand D73).... More »
PLProfile1 and PLFresnel1 LED Luminaires Now ShippingWednesday, April 3, 2013
Philips Strand Lighting is proud to announce that the Philips Selecon PLProfile1 and PLFresnel1 LED luminaires are now shipping across North and South America. Utilizing a powerful, single-source RGBW LED chip to deliver limitless color mixing and variable color temperature, the PLProfile1 and PLFresnel1 enhance the capabilities of the growing PL family of LED luminaires and continue to build upon the proven Philips LED technology.... More » Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Philips Entertainment Lighting has supplied Cambridge University Amateur Dramatic Club (CUADC) lighting designer Mitchell Clarke with a selection of Selecon PL3 Wash lights for the respected theatre company's ambitious production of Elton John and Tim Rice's 'Aida'.... More »
Philips Entertainment Announces Realignment of the AmericasFriday, March 15, 2013
Philips Entertainment, representing Philips Vari-Lite, Philips Strand Lighting, Philips Selecon, and Showline, is pleased to announce the realignment and consolidation of its Americas commercial group to provide better service to their Authorized Dealers, Sales Representatives, and all lighting professionals throughout North and South America. The realignment includes changes in the Management, Sales, and Support teams within Philips Entertainment, and will focus on continuing technology innovations while creating a streamlined customer experience.... More » Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Philips Strand Lighting and Philips Selecon are proud to once again announce Find Your Light at USITT. Building upon the success of last year's event where two lucky winners went home with PLCyc LED luminaires, this year's winners will each receive one of the newest members to the PL Family, the PLProfile1 LED luminaire, the latest in theatrical LED innovation from Philips Strand Lighting and Philips Selecon.... More »
PLCyc LED Luminaires Sing in BirdsongMonday, March 4, 2013
Charcoalblue's lighting designer Alex Wardle has used Philips Selecon PLCyc LED luminaires as part of his minimalist lighting rig for the well-received touring production of "Birdsong". Described by the Stage newspaper as a 'superbly crafted production' Rachel Wagstaff's clever adaption of the Sebastian Faulks story of the same name features a well-known and talented cast, directed by Alistair Whatley.... More »
The PLCyc Smoothly Changes the Mood for MacbethFriday, March 1, 2013
Philips Selecon's lightweight, smooth color changing PLCyc LED luminaires are facilitating fiercely felt mood and atmosphere for The Guildford Shakespeare Company's production of Macbeth. Lighting designer Declan Randall is harnessing the diverse color palette and rapid color changing abilities of the PLCyc fixtures to dramatically enhance the shifting ambiance during the production at Guildford's magnificent Holy Trinity Church.... More »
Philips Selecon gives a Lesson in LightingMonday, February 18, 2013
A substantial range of Philips Selecon Spots, Fresnels, and Cyc luminaires have been installed at a brand new theatre space within a prestigious private college in Johannesburg. Respected lighting consultant and designer Denis Hutchinson specified Philips Selecon Acclaim Axial Zoom Spots, Acclaim 650W Fresnels and Hui Cyc 1 A 500W Symmetrical floods along with Philips Strand 200 Plus 24/48 Lighting Control Desk and Monitor plus a number of six Pack 6/10 Amp Dimmer Packs for the co-educational Herron Bridge College.... More »
A Handy New Tool in the Lighting Tool BoxThursday, February 7, 2013
Dedicated to producing the very best in both established and new theatrical works, Goodspeed Musicals recently debuted The Great American Mousical, a whimsical, musical comedy that celebrates life in the theatre, directed by Julie Andrews. Performing inside the Norma Terris Theatre, the production team was challenged to bring the excitement and spectacle of Broadway and the magic of New York City into a compact 200-seat venue. To accomplish this, co-lighting designers Richard Pilbrow and Michael Gottlieb brought in a new and compact lighting tool, the PLCyc LED luminaire from Philips Strand Lighting and Philips Selecon.... More »
The PLCyc LED is Practical and Educational at the Highlander AuditoriumThursday, January 24, 2013
Established in 1972, The Baldy View Regional Occupational Program (BVROP) provides career technical education to high school students who are interested in improving their preparation for higher education and the workforce. Working with the Upland Unified School District, the BVROP utilizes the Highlander Auditorium as a primary teaching location with Technical Director Bill Cox leading the instruction. When the BVROP allocated lottery funds, Mr. Cox used the opportunity to upgrade his lighting system with the purchase of 16 PLCyc LED luminaires from Philips Strand Lighting and Philips Selecon.... More »
The Color and Intensity You DesireMonday, January 21, 2013
As a college preparatory educational facility, the Detroit Country Day School provides liberal arts educational opportunities including Theater and Dance programs which build skills to prepare students for future careers in both stage and film. Performing inside Detroit Country Day School's Seligman Performing Arts Center, Technical Director Jim Davis is committed to providing students with a state-of-the-art facility with the most up-to-date lighting and sound systems. When he decided it was time to upgrade the lighting fixtures, he wanted to start with the most innovative cyclorama lighting available and he chose the PLCyc LED Luminaire from Philips Strand Lighting and Philips Selecon.... More »
PLProfile4 LED Luminaires Now ShippingTuesday, January 15, 2013
Revolutionizing theatrical lighting, Philips Strand Lighting is proud to announce that the Philips Selecon PLProfile4 LED luminaire is now shipping. An innovative combination of LED source technology and precision optical design, the PLProfile4 LED expands the family of PL lighting fixtures and uses four high-power, RGBW LED chips to deliver endless color options along with precise beam control and pattern projections to give lighting designers everything they desire in a powerful and compact spot luminaire.... More »
PLCyc LED is a Shining Star at The Corn Exchange WallingfordThursday, January 10, 2013
Lancelyn Theatre Supplies has installed a selection of PLCyc LED luminaires in The Corn Exchange Wallingford. The installation will provide a super flexible, intuitive to use Cyc solution for the volunteer-run arts venue, which operates at the heart of the community in Wallingford, Oxfordshire. Technical Manager of the venue, Oliver Hemming, discusses, ... More »
New Channel 5 Studio invests in Philips Strand Lighting dimming and controlTuesday, December 11, 2012
Channel 5 has chosen to specify Philips Strand Lighting eS21 Dimmers, a Palette VL Console, a 301 Backup along with a number of Philips Selecon luminaires to satisfy the lighting requirements of its new suite of compact studios within London's Northern and Shell Building. The brief for the new suite was to create a multipurpose studio complex suitable for C5 News, which uses Virtual Reality to generate the on air environment, ready to broadcast from mid-November.... More »
The PLCyc LED Beautifully Illuminates at the Eisemann CenterThursday, December 6, 2012
Since its opening in 2002, the Charles W. Eisemann Center for Performing Arts has been one of the leading performance venues serving the Dallas/Fort Worth area, heralded not only for the performances inside, but also for the facility itself. As the home of such groups as the Richardson Symphony Orchestra, the Collin County Ballet Theatre, and Pegasus Theatre, the Eisemann Center operates year-round and Master Electrician Carolyn Lloyd must keep the lighting rig up-to-date with the latest technologies. When the facility received a federal grant to make it more energy-efficient, she immediately looked to update the cyc lights, and to do so she chose 44 PLCyc LED luminaires from Philips Strand Lighting.... More »
Philips Selecon SPX Zoom Profiles are Model Fixture for Fashion WeekTuesday, November 13, 2012
The Philips Selecon SPX Zoomspot Profile has made a splash on the catwalk for Africa Fashion International (AFI) Fashion Week. Johannesburg-based Dream Sets provided the technical direction and lighting equipment, which included a large contingent of Selecon SPX Zoomspot luminaires. Lighting designer Mauritz Jacobs specified the luminaires because of the accuracy with which they control light distribution, the well-defined beam and because there is never any unwanted light spill.... More »
Philips Strand Lighting and Philips Selecon LED Ghostlights Shine for Behind the ScenesWednesday, November 7, 2012
Working to support Behind the Scenes, Philips Strand Lighting and Philips Selecon have donated USB LED ghostlights which are now being sold by The ESTA foundation to raise funds for the financial support of entertainment technology industry professionals who are ill or injured. To date, Philips Strand Lighting and Philips Selecon have donated 250 USB LED ghostlights which have raised a total $10,000 to support those affected by illness or tragedy.... More »
Philips Strand Lighting and Philips Selecon Offer Interactive Experience at LDIWednesday, November 7, 2012
At LDI 2012, Philips Strand Lighting and Philips Selecon featured a completely interactive, customer-experience booth, which led to one of their most successful displays of their new array of ground-breaking LED luminaires in conjunction with two new innovative lighting control systems. With this said, they also took a moment to give back to lighting industry through the donation of USB LED ghostlights to support Behind the Scenes.... More »
Graham, Swift & Company Choose Philips Strand LightingMonday, October 29, 2012
The Buford Community Center, Town Park and Theatre is a state-of-the-art facility designed by BRPH architectural and engineering firm. The facility features banquet and meeting space, an outdoor amphitheater, the new home of the Buford Museum, plus the 290-seat Sylvia Beard Theatre. Complete with orchestra and balcony seating, plus VIP boxes, the Sylvia Beard Theatre portion of the new venue was designed by Graham, Swift and Company and is the perfect setting for local and touring theatrical performances, orchestra presentations, dance, or comedy shows, and its controlled with an Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) dimming system and a Palette VL control console from Philips Strand Lighting.... More »
A Great Relationship Built Through LightWednesday, October 10, 2012
HSN is an interactive multi-channel retailer delivering an assortment of exclusive products, and broadcasting live to over 96 million homes 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week, 364 days-a-year. In an environment that only takes one day off, any lighting system would be put to the true test. So when Lighting Designer Mike Flack and Lighting Engineer Skip Glasco decided it was time for a system upgrade, they could have chosen products from any company they desired. What they chose was a C21 Dimming System, Palette Control Consoles, and PL3 LED Wash luminaires from Philips Strand Lighting; along with VL3500 Spot and VL3500 Wash luminaires from Philips Vari-Lite.... More »
A World of Color at the Festival of Independent TheatresTuesday, September 11, 2012
The City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs (OCA) is a division within the City Managers office which creates opportunities for local artists and cultural organizations to showcase their talents. One of the performance venues supported by the OCA, the Bath House Cultural Center (BHCC), hosts an annual one-act play festival called the Festival of Independent Theatres (FIT), a four-week festival comprised of small theatre companies producing seldom seen, new, or avant-garde works. Now in its 14th season, the FIT is showcasing the work of eight local theatre companies, but it also showcasing the capabilities of the new Selecon PLCyc LED Luminaire from Philips Strand Lighting.... More »
Parlights Theatrical Hosts a Two-Day Strand CampMonday, September 10, 2012
Parlights Theatrical Lighting & Rigging recently hosted a two-day console seminar titled "Strand Camp" which was an intense, hands-on session for console training. Designed for both those familiar and not so familiar with the Palette console line, Strand camp was attended by a wide range of end users from High School students and their drama teachers to facilities managers and technical directors.... More »
Alabama School of Fine Arts Theatrical Lighting ProjectTuesday, August 7, 2012
In April 2012, the Alabama School of Fine Arts in Birmingham raised the curtain on a new, 500-seat theater. Named after a beloved member of the ASFA Foundation, the Dorothy Jemison Day Theater is a versatile proscenium venue that can accommodate stage plays, dance recital, and orchestral and vocal performances. Behind-the-scenes, the theater serves as a state-of-the-art teaching facility for ASFA students, where they learn about all aspects of the performing arts.... More »
International students participate in nonprofit Stagecraft Institute programTuesday, July 24, 2012
Theater is a luxury in a Third World country. Most everything is, really, when you're dealing with hunger and poverty every day. But Agnes Nakakawa, a 32-year-old mother and sound designer from Uganda, believes there is a way, through theater, to help her people. Exactly how, she doesn't know. In June, she came to Las Vegas hoping to gain inspiration and information, two things she can immediately share with her people.... More »
PLCyc LED Luminaires Premiere at the Royal Opera Houses Linbury StudioTuesday, June 26, 2012
Respected UK lighting designer Lucy Carter has used Philips Selecon PLCyc LED luminaires to create an evocative environmental design for the Royal Opera Houses production of Max Richters new chamber opera, Sum.... More »
Philips Selecon and Strand Lighting join forces at the inspirational new Soweto TheatreThursday, June 14, 2012
The newly built Soweto Theatre, designed by Afritects, is the first professional performing arts venue developed in a former township. Since opening, it has been grabbing headlines worldwide for its eye-catching, colorful exterior. Nevertheless for project theatre consultant Denis Hutchinson its the innovation inside, including Philips Strand Lighting dimming and Philips Selecon luminaires, that he hopes will have an equally dramatic impact on artists, theatre staff, audiences and community residents.... More »
PLCyc LED Luminaires are Now ShippingMonday, April 30, 2012
Building upon the successful technology inside the PL1 and PL3 LED luminaires, Philips Strand Lighting is proud to announce that the Philips Selecon PLCyc LED luminaire is now shipping across North and South America. A breakthrough in cyclorama lighting, the PLCyc delivers smooth and even color in a compact, light-weight design, while using only 150 watts to beautifully illuminate drops up to 16 feet high.... More »
Philips Strand Lighting and Philips Selecon bring life to Channel 5 News RoomTuesday, April 17, 2012
Philips Selecon and Philips Strand Lighting distributor, Architainment has completed an installation project for ITN at the brand new, remote controlled Channel 5 News Room in London Bridge.... More »
A Real-World Environment at the USC School for Cinematic ArtsThursday, April 12, 2012
University programs worldwide seek to prepare and educate their students to become successful in whichever field of study they choose. At the USC School of Cinematic Arts, students are given the opportunity to find their specialty in the practices of film, television and interactive media. For those who choose the studio lighting path, a few trips to the sound stages inside the Cinematic Arts Complex will be necessary. Waiting for them inside the new facilities are Light Palette control consoles and a complete dimming system from Philips Strand Lighting.... More »
PL1 LED luminaires make all the difference to the Man in the MiddleMonday, April 2, 2012
Respected UK lighting designer Johanna Town used Philips Selecon PL1 LED luminaires to great effect on Wiki play, Man in the Middle by Ron Elisha. Staged at Theatre 503 in London, the play is a fast-paced journey through the key events of Julian Assanges turbulent life. Each Wiki style scene moves dynamically to the next to arrive at a totally different time or place in his life. From boardrooms to bedrooms, offices to torture chambers, and student flats to hotel rooms, no scene is set for very long.... More »
Port Lighting Mardi Gras Open House is a SuccessMonday, March 26, 2012
Port Lighting Systems in Seabrook, NH, recently held its bi-annual open house and lighting trade show featuring the top lighting manufacturers from across the country and Philips Strand Lighting and Philips Selecon were on-hand to showcase their array of lighting, dimming and controls products. Themed as a Mardi Gras celebration, the recently expanded Port Lighting warehouse was transformed into a lively party using conventional, LED and automated lighting, along with digital projections, lasers and other special effects to create an event like never before.... More »
Austin City Limits Moves Into a New Home with Philips Strand LightingTuesday, January 24, 2012
With the abundance of television programming available today, very few productions have been able to stand the test of time, but now in their 37th Season, Austin City Limits is the longest running music series in American television history. As they continue to showcase the worlds most dynamic musical artists to a nationally televised audience, the production recently relocated to The Moody Theater, a brand new, state-of-the-art production facility located in the heart of Austin, Texas. ... More »
Wexford Opera Creates High Drama Using Philips Selecon PL3 LuminairesFriday, January 6, 2012
For any lighting designer, setting the scene for three distinct operas during a busy repertory season invariably presents its own set of challenges. Such was the creative task for Declan Randall, lighting designer for Wexford Operas 60th Anniversary season, where he elected to use Philips Selecon PL3 LED Luminaires to overcome those challenges. ... More »
Vincent Lighting teams with Philips Strand Lighting and Philips Selecon at Northern Kentucky UniversityMonday, December 12, 2011
When universities are looking for ways to update their existing lighting systems, many have to begin the process by approaching their respective budgetary committees to plead their case as to why the system update is needed. It is not often that discretionary funds are approved. When Northern Kentucky University (NKU) decided to implement a school-wide Green initiative, lighting designer Terry Powell leapt at the opportunity, and worked with Adam Hayward at Vincent Lighting Systems to overhaul his lighting rig with twenty-four (24) PL3 Wash luminaires from Philips Selecon and a Palette VL control console from Philips Strand Lighting. ... More »
Chemtrol Embraces the Next Generation of Philips Lighting EquipmentWednesday, November 30, 2011
Madrid, Spain - Since the early 1990s Madrid based Chemtrol Division Teatro, S.A. has been a key distributor for Strand Lighting products in Spain. In just 20 years the company has grown from a small specialist rigging and engineering company to one of the largest and most respected, full service entertainment technology distributor and Installation ... More »
Philips Brands Benefit from Investments in TechnologyFriday, November 18, 2011
The Strand name is one of the most venerable in stage lighting its been around since 1914, when Strand Electric was originally founded by two West End electricians in London, Arthur Earnshaw and Phillip Sheridan. The two set out to provide the prestigious theatre district with the most modern stage lighting and control available. ... More »
Shining a New Light on the NewsTuesday, November 8, 2011
As the entertainment lighting industry is undergoing a wave of change with new sources and luminaires based on LED technology so too, is the media industry which is reinventing itself for a new more competitive landscape. Having already instituted a number of changes to their programming lineup, Network 10 in Australia also decided to invest in a redesign of their Sydney newsroom and studio. During the redesign, lighting director Pete Koole investigated ways to make his rig more energy-efficient, cost-effective, and reliable, and his research led him to the PL1 Wash luminaire. ... More »Friday, October 21, 2011
When I first looked at The Durban Playhouse project that wed won, I had to wonder if we would actually complete it, began Dan Riley, Head of Sales for DWR, Philips Distributor in South Africa. It was a major job and the client had put in clauses stating that the theatre could not close and that shows must go on as normal. A tall order given DWR had been commissioned to change all the dimmers in the building. However Im delighted to say that we did it, on time and on budget. ... More »Monday, October 3, 2011
At colleges and universities around the world, technical directors are often faced with the same challenge when it comes to lighting control for their performance season. Using primarily student technicians, the control console must be intuitive enough for a novice programmer, but also must be able to handle the creative needs of seasoned programmer when the production calls for it. Such is the case at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, NY, where technical director Shawn DuBois oversees a full production schedule using student technicians, and who has found a solution to his lighting control challenge at the Arthur Zenkel Music Center with the Light Palette Live control console from Philips Strand Lighting. ... More »
Strand controls 3 of 4 Tony Nominated PlaysFriday, June 18, 2010
While every Broadway spring season is filled with anticipation and excitement for the Tony nominations, this season was especially exciting for us at Strand Lighting. Strand is very proud to continue to provide control and support for the professional theatrical community in New York and around the globe. Congratulations to Mark Henderson and Neil Austin ... More »More News>>


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On Thursday, April 7, four-time National Poetry Slam winner Taylor Mali held a workshop with students during block nine, followed by two presentations during blocks five and seven. Today marked the third time the published author came to Mt. Greylock, where he both presented his own poems for students and helped students construct their own. During his workshop, Mali handed out a sheet that exemplified the ways he thought students could improve their writing, such as being specific and taking risks. Students wrote poems based on Ted Kooser's "Abandoned Farmhouse" while Mali gave advice. Determined to learn everyone's names, Mali had several students read aloud parts of their poems, praising well constructed lines and good diction. Afterwards, Mali presented some of his poems for students during block five, reading several poems from across many of his books, including his famous "What Teachers Make". While speaking, Mali managed to be both a powerful yet casual presence, laughing off his mistakes and calling out students he met during his workshop. Mali constantly moved around, keeping his poems animated and entertaining. He then gave a similar performance to the ninth grade class in the auditorium, with a few minor tweaks in explicit content. Mali encouraged student participation, which gave the talk an intimate atmosphere. With his experience as a teacher, Mali gave students a new perspective on how teachers think, giving students new insight on the institution of teaching. "I absolutely loved [the workshop]" said senior Ian Culnane, "He was so funny and charismatic, I can understand how good he was as a teacher".


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2005-01-13 / Obituaries
Howard Lowe, founder of Bay Shore Little League and avid bowler, resident of West Islip
Although he grew up in Missouri, Howard Allen Lowe was an avid Yankees fan. He learned to love the team when he served in the U.S. Army and had access to watching the games, according to his wife.
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About National Problem Gambling Clinic
The National Problem Gambling Clinic treats problem gamblers living in England and Wales aged 16 and over. The team assesses the needs of problem gamblers as well as those of their partners and family members.
We help people find a way out of problem gambling. We provide a fully qualified treatment programme that has been proven to work. The services available are:
Individual and group treatment over a number of weeks.
We also offer practical support for your family or people close to you who may also be affected.


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The Objective
Travel insurance brand Columbus Direct were aiming to promote the value of their products and provide a greater opportunity to purchase them. Showcasing the consumer-friendly nature of the Columbus website, and the ease of purchase was also important.
The Strategy
Targeting an audience in a travel frame-of-mind was a crucial element to this campaign. Utilising Gatwick Airport during the summer months was a natural place in which to reach this audience, also providing the opportunity to reach passengers who had forgotten to purchase travel insurance.
The Execution
From mid-August 2015 specially-built interactive kiosks were placed in Gatwick Airport's South Terminal. The kiosks made Columbus Direct's suite of products available to departing passengers who had forgotten to purchase insurance beforehand. These incorporated easy-to-use technology with a 2 minute turnaround time to encourage further take-up. At the midway point of the campaign the kiosks were supplemented by directional advertising on a combination of our large DOOH formats, the Gatwick Eye, and the adjacent Gatwick Pillars.
The Outcome
Initial sales were significant, confirming that the audience and position of the kiosks had been advantageous. Throughout the whole of the digital campaign, a 57% uplift in sales was achieved. The highest take-up was from millennial passengers in the age bracket 25-34, closely followed by 18-25 year olds. These are the audiences most likely to not have purchased their travel insurance in advance.


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Assassin's Creed: Revelations – Credits
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|Franck Maestre
|Technical Director Animation
|Francois Royer
|Voice: Ezio Auditore da Firenze
|Roger Craig Smith
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Getting and Giving Employment References
An applicant's past performance in previous jobs is one of the best indicators you will get of how she will perform on the job. However, recent legal developments have changed the whole process of reference checking into a field of quicksand. Some employees have successfully sued their former employers for back wages of jobs they did not get, due to negative references. The courts found that those references constituted defamation of character.
Now many employers are reluctant to give references for fear of lawsuits. A survey by the American Society for Personnel Administration found that most personnel managers hope to get as much information as possible from previous employers but intend to give as little as possible themselves to prospective employers.
I am not an attorney. If I were, perhaps I would advise you to play it safe, to give out the bare minimum while trying to get what you can out of other employers. But I believe that it's possible to share this valuable source of information while minimizing the risk.
Getting references
As a prospective employer, you are not in danger of being sued for defamation. You are free to find out whatever you can, although this may not be easy.
First, you may have to overcome the reluctance of the previous employer. Some will tell you that their policy is to give out only the employee's job title and dates of employment. Some will only respond to written requests, which may slow down your hiring process and reduce your ability to find out what you need.
You might be able to overcome this reluctance by stressing that the information will be held in absolute confidence and by giving full information about yourself -- your name, your position, the co-op's name and location, and the nature of your business.
Although no document by itself can ensure freedom from lawsuits, the co-op could show how seriously it takes the reference process by asking all applicants to sign a statement giving the co-op permission to inquire about all aspects of previous employment, and specifying which employers, if any, not to contact.
Your choice of words can make a difference. Instead ofasking for "a reference," try asking, "Could you verify some information for me?" Staft with the objective questions: dates, job responsibilities, salary, and work up to the more subjective, open ended questions.
Design your questions in advance to be sure you get the information you need to make a decision. The working conditions and responsibilities of the co-op job could be radically different from those of the previous job. Someone who pined away in a back office could blossom at the cash register. Avoid leading questions and "either/or" questions
that practically force certain answers. Basically what you want to know is: What are the employees strengths and weaknesses? Why did s/he leave? Does her/his story jibe with the former employer's? Would you rehire?
Treat the reference checking conversation as you would an interview. Listen carefully for subtle nuances, hesitations, tone of voice. Does the other person sound enthusiastic about the applicant or just neutral? Don't jump in too quickly with your next question. Sometimes if you wait after s/he is finished, s/he will come up with more information. If you have been patient and established some rapport, you may be able to follow up on some nonverbal cues. "You sound hesitant to answer that question. May I ask why?"
Take notes, but be sure they will not be seen by the applicant. Even if the reference is favorable and you hire the person, don't put the employer's references in the personnel file, which the employee will have access to. Don't tell the applicant anything that the former employer said about her/him. That employer has taken a risk to help you make a good hiring decision. You must follow through by treating references with utmost confidentiality.
If you can't get the official reference givers -- the personnel manager or personnel department in larger organizations-- to talk candidly with you, don't give up. If the company's policy is to not give out references beyond confirmation of dates of employment, you could get back to the applicant and ask for names of immediate supervisors. You may be able to call them directly at work or even at home. The supervisor's assessment may be more valuable to you than the personnel department's anyway, because s/he has worked directly with the applicant. If the company has gone out of business, ask the applicant to track down the location of a former supervisor so that you can contact her/him.
Of course, the previous employer's opinion is not necessarily the gospel. You could be talking to the boss from hell. You have to weigh her/his comments with other evidence from the application or resume, the interview, and references of other former employers.
For applicants who have been self-employed (e.g., cleaning houses, preparing taxes), ask for the names of long term clients. For people with no previous work experience, you are forced to fall back on "personal references." Although these will probably lack the relevance of an employer's reference, try asking for the name of a teacher or head of a volunteer organization.
Reference checking by phone is vastly preferable to letters. On the phone you can ask questions, dig for more information and pick up the message in the tone of voice. Don't pay much attention to letters of recommendation addressed "To Whom It May Concern." Among professionals such letters are generally regarded as meaningless. They are often issued to people who have been asked to leave, as a sop to the employer's guilty conscience or as a way of easing the departure. Some positive reference letters are no doubt sincere, but what employer would put a negative assessment in writing for the former employee to see? And certainly no applicant will show you a reference letter containing any significant criticisms.
Giving references
There is no law that you have to give out references, but there are some reasons for doing so, in spite of the risk. Of course, in the case of favorable recommendations, the risk is largely absent, and you may wish to help someone who was helpful to your business. In the case of less than favorable recommendations it seems like poor citizenship to sit by and let an unsuspecting organization in your community hire an incompetent or dishonest person, especially for a position requiring a high degree of trust or human relations skills. And from a purely self-interested point of view, you want to prevent inquiring employers from doing just what I suggested above: making an end run around your official reference givers, and talking directly to supervisors and coworkers who are untrained in the ramifications of reference giving.
The best protection against claims of defamation is to maintain complete and accurate documentation for each employee of performance appraisals, promotions, disciplinary actions and exit interviews. This documentation should be kept in personnel files, to which employees have access.


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How To Handle Cheating In A Relationship
In almost every relationship that I've been in, my partner cheated on me. My first love (deep sigh) not only cheated on me, but got a girl pregnant! I found out because his best friend came up to me and said, "Congratulations C.D. told me he was gonna be a father…" I wasn't with child but I was with heartache. In fact my legs gave out, my heart started pounding and my soul jumped out of my body. My other experiences with cheating aren't worth mentioning.
I'm writing this entry for chronic cheaters, pre-cheaters and post-cheaters. Chronic cheaters, I want you to understand the mind state of your victim(s). Pre-cheaters I want you to really consider the stakes before you indulge. Post-cheaters, I want you to understand how your relationship is going to change and what you can do to repair it.
I have only cheated once in my life and that relationship was literally on the rocks. He was emotionally unavailable and we were both pretty much done with the relationship. I started "emotionally" cheating first and ended the relationship (including moving out), two weeks after I started emotionally cheating. I didn't physically cheat until two weeks after I moved out (about four weeks after emotionally cheating). For most women, cheating is an emotional and not physical thing. For many men, cheating is physical.
1. Most women will feel like they have some sort of problem or deficiency. She will ask herself what am I doing wrong or what am I not doing. She may feel like it was her fault.
2. She will have random moments of sadness because she will have flashbacks about what happened.
3. Beware of triggers. Her mood will change if she comes across one of the triggers. For example, if she learns that you cheated in the backseat of your car, she may not want to ride in it (or may even want a new car). If she found out from a text message, she may get suspicious and feel awkward when your text message alert sounds. When possible, try not to pull the triggers. If you had your rendezvous at the Hyatt on Michigan Ave. (and your girl knows it), don't take your girl there for your anniversary.
4. She will question the value of the relationship. She will go through a period where she will question whether or not she wants to stay. For this, she may need some time and space.
5. Even the most confident woman will experience some form of insecurity after. Depending on how bad the cheating was, she will become suspicious/paranoid of you and her new partner (once she moves on). She will put up an electric fence around her heart. Due to her insecurity, she may decide she wants a makeover – a new haircut or new clothes. She may decide she wants to change jobs or even relocate.
6. Don't try to justify it with biology, that will only make her mad. Even if you believe that men are biologically incapable of being monogamous, now is not the time to inform her of your theory. With cheating, it's not so much the cheating that bothers women – it's the deception. It's insulting (especially after you're OBVIOUSLY CAUGHT) and you try to lie about it and it's insensitive.
1. If you're unhappy in your relationship and you want to stay – communicate that! Be specific about what it is that is making you unhappy and try to talk about it.
2. Counseling – if you're uncomfortable talking about it with your partner, perhaps you need a neutral third party. Sign up for counseling and if you're religious/spiritual, seek spiritual counseling/guidance.
3. Break the monotony – sometimes cheating happens due to sheer boredom. Change scenery. Take a trip. Enroll in an exercise or cooking class together. Do something to spice it up. Channel your inner Aaliyah and change positions, change positions.
4. Don't harbor ill feelings or keep tallies. No one likes to be bombarded with a list of complaints (it will make your partner defensive). Create a policy where if something bothers you, you discuss it. Create a standing appointment where once a month or once a week, you discuss the strengths and weaknesses of your relationship. Be willing to ask your partner the tough questions, "Is there anything I can do to make our relationship better? "You seem upset, did I do something to hurt or disappoint you?"
5. Spend undivided, uninterrupted time together regularly. Turn off the cell phones, log off the computer, find a baby sitter for the kids and tune in to each other. Get on the same frequency.
6. Break up or divorce. Sometimes the best solution is to part ways. Rather than cheat – break up, discuss the fact that you'd like to separate or see other people. The key here is to be honest. Even if you're not sure whether or not you want to stay together or leave, communicate that.
Your partner has cheated and you've decided that you love each other, have been through too much together and still want to make it work.
1. Transparency is everything. Initially, she's going to be very paranoid about your whereabouts and your intentions. Be up front. Let her know where you're going and how long you'll be gone. Eventually, she will be comfortable enough where you don't have to tell her these things, but when the wound is still fresh, be prepared to announce your agenda.
2. Reassurance goes along way. Increase your romantic antics. You know, the type of affection and gift giving that you do for holidays and special occasions. It's not enough to just send her flowers after she finds out. Plan dates. Show her that she is important to you. Date her as if you're going to lose her. Treat her like a queen. Tell her not only that you love her, but tell her why. Write her love notes, send her love texts.
3. Be prepared for the emotional roller coaster. She's going to have moments of sadness. She's going to be pissed at you and not want to talk to you at times. At other times, she will treat you like a king and rub your back. Fasten your harness!
4. Be prepared to play 21 questions. She may want to know the details. Answer her openly and honestly or even if you don't want to talk about it, say that, but also tell her why. "Baby, I don't want to talk about it because that part of our lives is over. I want to focus on our relationship and what we can do to make it better."
5. Keep the kids out of it. Don't use the children as small arms fire to hurt your partner. Try to keep them out of the arguments and don't let them be within ear range of your drama. Step into the bedroom, close the door and use your six inch voice to handle the issue.
6. Try to understand why he cheated. Is it because he's insecure and cheating makes him feel dominant or powerful? Is it because he thinks you suck in bed, and another woman knows how to get him there? (SIDE-NOTE: Love-making is a skill. Every body is different, if this is in an issue, work together. Study & go see a sex therapist). Is it because he didn't really understand how much you meant to him until he almost lost you? Was he acting selfishly? Was it simply because he had the space and the opportunity (SIDEBAR: you can never be surprised at how easy it can be for men to cheat, especially if he has an inkling of power, wealth or charisma – women go out of their way to get men to slip in (pun intended) between their legs). This is a conversation that you must have with you partner.
7. Make your relationship the priority. The honeymoon phase disappears because you allow it to. You determine how much time to spend together and how high on your list of your priorities your relationship will be.
1. If you decide to stay, you have to commit to doing the work to repair your hurt. You have to be ready to roll up your sleeves and accept the good, bad and downright ugly. Although you may not forget, you have to forgive.
2. Don't throw it in his face every chance you get, because that will just push you further apart.
3. You can leave! Don't be afraid. If you feel like that is the best thing for you, part ways.
4. Be honest about your feelings and communicate them (both negative and positive). When he does things that you like, tell him. When he does things that you dislike, also tell him.
Infidelity is one of the hardest things to deal with in a relationship but it is VERY common. Hopefully this blog gives you some insight on how to handle it if it happens to you.
DISCLAIMER: Analog Girl does not endorse "busting" windows out of cars, stalking, causing public disturbances or retaliation cheating. There are healthier ways to handle your hurt.


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Much ado has been made of the Arizona Diamondbacks' starting rotation's recent 24-game winless streak, which was snapped by right-hander Randall Delgado on Wednesday night at Citi Field.
But the following silver-lining argument requires something that American League Cy Young voters had in 2010: open-mindedness. Felix Hernandez won the award that year, despite winning just 13 games for the Seattle Mariners — eight less than the New York Yankees' C.C. Sabathia.
In 2010, AL Cy Young voters forgot wins and losses and embraced the idea of a pitcher being effective without "getting the win." After all, is it really the starting pitcher's win to get?
Much more than half of every baseball game is out of the control of the starting pitcher, yet traditional benchmarks hold him accountable for whether or not his team either wins or loses. NL pitchers make up one-ninth of their team's offense and defense and can't contribute to their relief staff's ability to hold a lead.
Earlier this season, on May 7, New York Mets ace Matt Harvey failed to get the win after holding the Chicago White Sox to just one hit, no runs, over 9.0 innings pitched. He struck out 12 opposing hitters in the game, which the Mets eventually won in extra innings, 1-0. Though his offense couldn't crack opposing pitcher Hector Santiago and the rest of the White Sox pitching staff, Harvey's magnificent performance wasn't enough to earn a W.
A few nights later, on May 10 at Kansas City's Kauffman Stadium, New York Yankees pitcher Phil Hughes did what Harvey couldn't, leading his team to an 11-6 win over the Royals. In the game, Hughes gave up six runs in 5.2 innings pitched, allowing nine men to reach base. Fortunately, though, the right-handed Hughes — who didn't have an at-bat in the AL contest — had an offense that supported him with 11 runs and, thus, he got the win.
Makes perfect sense, right?
Measuring a starting pitcher's value with a win-loss record isn't much different than keeping the same record of a quarterback's starts. The player can't help his defense stop the other team from scoring. He can't help his special teams unit to complete field goal attempts or return punts. And he can't ensure that his receivers will run the right routes or that his linemen will protect him in the pocket. Does Drew Brees deserve the blame for the Saints' inability to stop the run or for his receivers' inability to catch a well-thrown pass? Surely not.
Just the same, in a lot of cases over the last 24 games, the Diamondbacks' rotation shouldn't take the fall for not getting the win.
During their winless stretch, Diamondbacks starters accrued 12 quality starts — a mark that is earned when a pitcher lasts at least six innings and gives up no more than three earned runs. And while their 50% quality start rate is average at best, it is probably a better reflection of the cumulative performance of the rotation over the last 24 games than their collective win-loss record.
Delgado, Wednesday's winning pitcher, tallied three quality starts during the stretch, while Patrick Corbin had four, Wade Miley had three and Ian Kennedy had two.
With more than three runs of offense, or a more reliable bullpen, all of the above games could have — perhaps should have — resulted in a win for the starting pitcher. But the Diamondbacks rotation had no such luck in those games and they were either stuck with the loss or didn't get an official decision as a result.
Prior to Delgado's win on Wednesday, the Diamondbacks were on the verge of setting a major league record for the most consecutive wins credited to a reliever, as their previous eight wins were won by a member of the relief staff.
Back in Hernandez's Cy Young year in 2010, the pitcher led all of baseball in quality starts, turning in 30 in his 34 total starts — good for a rate of 88% — and ERA, with a 2.27. In contrast, Hernandez also had the worst run support of any pitcher in the American League, thus his low win total. And while many pitchers have accomplished 13-12 seasons, an elite few made 88% of their starts quality starts.
Although the Diamondbacks' starting pitching was subpar over the last 24 games, looking only at starters' wins provides an incredibly foggy picture of their actual performance in that span.