text:
The Gerand are a normally peaceful sentient species that can be found in several parts of the Galaxy. After unfair treatment by warring alien alliances, the Gerand are a mainly pro-Human alien species, preferring to socialize and work with Humans instead of most other alien races. The Gerand are well-known for their unique ability to regenerate limbs over time. The tallest Gerand was recorded as 14 feet tall. Their large claws can be used as weapons in a fight. Despite only possessing three claws per hand, the Gerand have a suprising degree of manual dexterity.
Gerand culture seems very dualistic to outsiders. Gerands emphasize peace, while simultaneously training their young to be warriors. In a typical Gerand village, violence is nonexistent, but when a danger arises, Gerands band together to utterly destroy the threat. Gerands as a species have always remained neutral in wars, but individual Gerands often hire themselves out as mercenaries. It is not uncommon to see a battallion of Gerand mercenaries battling another battallion of Gerands in the battlefield. There have also been many instances of Gerands taking the profession of bounty hunter.
Gerands live in tribes of approximately 20 to 100 individuals, and have strong familial ties to all members of their tribe. Tribes rarely fight other tribes, and often unite against common threats such as balodons. Families of Gerands usually consist of two adults and five children, although some families have had up to thirty children.
Gerands in the GalaxyEdit
- Glandek Frezin- the mad scientist responsible for the creation of Mind Orbs.


text:
Please refer to Healthy WA and WA State Government for up to date information regarding COVID-19.To view the Shire of Merredin coronavirus page, click here.
Published: Wednesday, 3 January 2018 at 12:00:00 AM
Q&A: Harvest and Vehicle Movement Bans and Total Fire Bans
Q. What's the difference between a Harvest and Vehicle Movement Ban and a Total Fire Ban? How can I find out about Harvest Bans and Total Fire Bans?
A: "HARVEST AND VEHICLE MOVEMENT BANS" are set by the local government for a given area. Local government will impose the ban when their Bushfire Control Officer is of the opinion that the use of engines, vehicles, plant or machinery during the prohibited burning times or the restricted burning times or both is likely to cause a fire or contribute to the spread of a bushfire
The Shire of Merredin maintains a Harvest Ban SMS notification list. You can contact the Shire on 9041 1611 to get your number added to the list to receive an SMS alert whenever a Harvest Ban or Total Fire Ban is put in place.
Alternatively, you can phone our Harvest Ban hotline on 9041 2999 at any time to find out if there is a Harvest Ban currently in effect.
"TOTAL FIRE BANS" are set by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services and prohibit any activity that may start a fire.
To find out if DFES have declared a Total Fire Ban, as well as to learn what you specifically can and can't do during a Total Fire Ban, visit the DFES website or phone the DFES Total Fire Ban hotline on 133 337.
Back to All News

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Category Archives: Campaign Notes
Final fliering before Election day
Filed under Campaign News, Campaign Notes
Pleasant Plains / Princess Bay / Richmond Valley Civic Association Political Forum — 10/24/17
Richmond County American Legion Political Forum — 10/20/17
Campaign Notes: Make Food Not War Dinner
Muslim Political Club Candidates Forum
On Sunday 10/9/16 I went to the Muslim Political Club Forum that was held at the Blue Heron Nature Center on Poillon Avenue on Staten Island. I spoke for 5 minutes and was asked questions for about 15 minutes. I spoke about improving the economy, ending poverty, improving the environment and our infrastructure, and ending wars and ethnic scapegoating. My Democrat Party Candidate opponent Richard Reichard was there and also spoke and answered questions, My incumbent Republican Party opponent Dan Donovan didn't show up.
Hank Bardel
Filed under Campaign Event, Campaign Notes
Campaign Notes – Ft. Hamilton Candidates Forum
Hi Everybody,
On 10/5/16 I went to the Fort Hamilton Senior Center and participated in a forum with my opponent, Democrat Richard Reichard, and gave our views on the economy, the environment, healthcare, US foreign policy, taxes and our infrastructure. Dan Donovan, Republican incumbent, did not show up. We sat at a table in front of the audience. We also answered many questions from the audience.
Hank Bardel
Campaign Notes – LWV Voters Guide
Campaign Notes: Leafleting at Ferry Terminal
Filed under Campaign Notes


text:
Burnt Ends is no stranger to publicity as it has been featured on the New York Times, and named among the hottest restaurants of 2014 on Zagat.
It is a collaboration between Loh Lik Peng (local hotelier/restauranteur) and Andre Chiang (of Restaurant Andre). Kitchen is helmed by Aussie David Pynt – who has had a long history with barbecue (in Aus & London), therefore – he makes the perfect fit at Burnt Ends, which as you might have guessed, serves smoked/ grilled/ wood-fired dishes.
As such, I would consider a good oven to be the backbone of support at such a restaurant, as all its dishes rely on it. Sure enough, their oven was custom-built to accommodate different temperature settings for different dishes at once. This can go up to 1,700 degC. Another system that caught my eye was the open grill, that can be lowered and raised using a lever. This was also custom and designed by David Pynt himself.
Look around the restaurant, it is small with only 18 seats along a bar counter. There is a no-reservations policy except for the chef's table – which takes reservations almost 2 months in advance and has a min spend of $100/head. Of course, it is worth every penny. The open concept restaurant lets you witness the start-to-finish of your dish, and more interestingly, the theatrics of this lively kitchen. There is non-stop movement and action that adds to the unmissable burnt ends experience.
I started with a warmed oyster ($6), which is a fresh raw oyster in delicious hot soup – I made out melted butter and white wine.
Next we had the smoked quail eggs, their signature ($6 for 5). The egg is bouncy on the outside and when you bite into it, the yolk explodes in your mouth like a tasty revelation. The smokiness from the grill is perfectly conveyed to you via the eggs, which makes it the perfect introduction to the restaurant, and start to our meal.
On a separate visit, we had the smoked quail eggs with caviar ($15 for one). It adds a decadent texture to the classic dish, but you can do without it.
Fennel with orange and burrata was a well balanced blend of creaminess and tanginess – with added crunch.
Their other signature is the Burnt Ends Sanger, which has in it pulled pork, cole slaw, chipotle aioli in a brioche bun ($20).
The Iliocostalis ($14) was a small piece of beef, with crispy fats around it, and tender meat in the center. Served with mustard. Came highly recommended by our waiter with reason, if you are looking for a savoury starter, or meats in small portions.
The only main we ordered was the flank with burnt onion and bone marrow ($23 per 100g). Even though flank is usually the cheaper part of a cow, this was amazingly tender. It was beautiful watching our chef cut up the piece of cooked meat to reveal the red rareness of the meat inside. Would do this again 1 million times.
Dessert came in the form of a burnt lemon sherbet, blueberry compote, marshmallow and crumble. It would have been perfect without the blueberry which overwhelmed the dish and confused our tastebuds. ($12)
I find the dishes reasonably priced for this standard. Definitely deserves a revisit.


text:
Acer palmatum dissectum (cut-leaved Japanese maple) are small, decidous trees grown for their graceful habit, beautiful coloured foliage that is often deeply dissected the Acer is a perfect addition to any garden especially if you're looking to add some autumn interest. Many cultivars are extreemly slow growing, making them perfect for small gardens or grown in pots.
Acer palmatum dissectum 'Inaba-Shidare' is a small, but vigorous deciduous Acer with arching, cascading branches covered with leaves of the most beautiful deep tone of purple-red, turning crimson in the Autumn
Perfect for the rockery, or as a focal point in a tub or border. Colours best in partial shade, but can tolerate full sun, however scorched leaves may occur. Outstanding variety.
Grafting & Leaf Reversion
The main purpose of grafting ornamental plants and trees is to combine features of one variety with the more vigorous or resilient root stock of another. Grafting of Japanese Acers also has the added benefit of controlling the height of the tree depending on where the graft has been made.
When a Japanese Acer has been grafted some leaf reversion may take place or incorrect growth from the grafted base. If this occurs, pinch or prune out the incorrect stems once the leaves have fully unfurled.
Cultivation & Pruning
The perfect conditions for growing Japanese Acer would be well drained loam, slightly acidic and sandy with a good amount of organic matter but they will grow in most soil types. Avoid overly wet, dry or alkaline conditions.
Positioning your Japanese Acer will depend on the variety but most will grow best in a sheltered position. Green-leaved trees will tolerate full sun but some shade in the brightest of conditions will help prevent scorch. Red/Purple leaved trees will need some sun to help their develop their rich colours while variegated leaved trees are more suited to partial shade as they are more susceptible to scorch from the afternoon sun.
Mulch your Japanese Acer every other year with well-rotted garden compost or manure. During early establishment ensure that mulch does not come into contact with the collar.
Japanese Acer have shallow fibrous roots and are ideal plants for growing in containers. Ensure good drainage and do not over water. Feed in spring and early summer with a slow release fertiliser or a liquid feed. Try to avoid potting your Acers in overly large pots, start out with a pot approximately 5-8cm/2-3in larger than the pot it was in when purchased and re-pot by the same increase every couple of years, ideally in April or September.
Pot grown Acers are particularly vulnerable to winter frosts. Wrap your containers with fleece or bubble wrap.
Japanese Acers require very little pruning, allowing your tree to grow naturally will be the best way to produce a graceful shaped specimen. You may however wish to prune badly positioned or crossing shoots to encourage a better form, in this case pruning is best done when the tree is fully dormant usually from November to February, pruning outside of this window may result in a weakened tree.
Potential Problems
Japanese Acer are very prone to leaf scorch in both windy or excessively sunny positions. Red/Purple leaved varieties with green leaves or poor autumn colour may indicate insufficient light levels.
Horse chestnut scale and other scale insect damage can be a problem as can verticillium wilt. Pot grown trees can also be a target for vine weevils.
No posts found


text:
Health campaigners are calling for better labelling on foods containing high levels of salt, fat and sugar, in light of the findings to be broadcast by Channel 4's Dispatches tonight.
The figures highlighted the levels of sugar in some of Britain's best-selling cereal brands.
Researchers discovered a Tesco jam doughnut contained 8.6g of sugar while 30g of Kellogg's Frosties were laden with 11.1g of sugar.
Similarly, 30g servings of Nestlé Honey Cheerios, Kellogg's Coco Pops, and Sugar Puffs contained 10.53g, 10.2g, and 10.5g respectively.
The investigation also showed that 30g bowl of Kellogg's cornflakes has more salt than a bag of Walkers Ready Salted crisps.
The British Heart Foundation accused cereal manufacturers of misleading parents about high levels of salt, sugar and fat in their products.
It also claims companies have exploited loopholes on advertising regulations regarding junk food by targeting parents, and by using websites geared towards children.
The charity's policy manager, Mubeen Bhutta, said: "We feel that more can and should be done to help children and adults identify foods that are high in salt, sugar and fat.
"We want to see a single labelling system introduced across all foods so that parents can make informed choices about what they are buying.
"I think parents would be very surprised that cereals, often advertised as having health benefits, contain more sugar than a doughnut."
The charity is campaigning for a traffic light system on the packaging off all foods to help consumers identify goods which are less healthy.
Both Nestlé and Kellogg's rejected the criticisms saying that their products are clearly labelled with guideline daily amounts of nutrients.
A Kellogg's spokesman said: "The reality is a single serving of Frosties or Coco Pops has the same amount of sugar in it as glass of orange juice or a banana.
"It's important to remember that a doughnut contains around 14 times the level of fat as a single bowl of Frosties."
A Nestlé spokeswoman added: "On average cereals contribute less than 10 per cent of the average adult daily intake of sugars and less than 6 per cent of the average daily sugar intake in children."
The row follows a recent warning by the Food Standards Agency that breakfast is the saltiest meal of the day for many Britons.
The FSA found that three quarters of consumers are unaware that bread, meat and cereals contribute most to their salt intake.
Dispatches: do you know what's in your breakfast? airs on Monday at 8.30pm.


text:
11 Tristram Way, MIRAMAR BEACH
Amazing Bay Views from this 5BR/4BA plus 2 Half Baths 3,838SF Bayfront Home. Perfect for the Water Enthusiast, this Home Features 50FT of Waterfront, Dock, Large Heated Pool/Hot Tub and Lanai Area with Outdoor Kitchen. This Magnificent Villa Boasts a Great Open Floor Plan with Tile in the Living areas and Carpet in the Bedrooms. Make Culinary Delights in the Chef's Kitchen Featuring an Eat-In Breakfast Nook, Stainless Appliances, Granite Countertops & Ample Storage. There are Covered Balconies on the Front and Rear of the Home giving Grand Views of the Beautiful Surroundings. Also there is Plenty of Room in the 2 Car Garage and Ample Parking Space in the Large Drive. Come by and see what 682 Bayshore Drive has to Offer! See you on the Water!
Electric Available, Gas - Natural, Phone Available, Public Sewer Available, Public Water Available, TV Cable Available
Pool - Enclosed, Pool - Heated, Private
Ceiling Crwn Molding, Ceiling Raised, Ceiling Tray/Cofferd, Fireplace Gas, Floor Tile, Floor WW Carpet, Furnished - None, Lighting Recessed, Pantry, Upgraded Media Wing, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Woodwork Painted
Auto Garage Door Opn, Central Vacuum, Dishwasher, Disposal, Ice Machine, Microwave, Oven Continue Clean, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Refrigerator W/Ice Maker, Security System, Smoke Detector, Stove/Oven Gas
Heat: Two Or More, Heat: Central Electric
A/C: Two Or More, A/C: Central Electric, A/C: High Efficiency, Ceiling Fans
Foundation Off Grade, Roof Tile/Slate, Siding Stucco
Balcony, BBQ Pit/Grill, Deck Covered, Dock, Fenced Lot-Part, Hot Tub, Lawn Pump, Pool - Enclosed, Pool - Heated, Porch Screened, Shower, Sprinkler System, Summer Kitchen
Bulkhead/Seawall, Flood Insurance Required, Level, Within 1/2 Mile Of Water
DISCLAIMER: Information Deemed Reliable but not guaranteed. The information being provided is for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.
All listings are provided courtesy of the Emerald Coast Association of Realtors, Copyright2020, All rights reserved.
Listing information last updated on July 3rd, 2020 at 4:30am CDT.


text:
Can the incomparable taste, texture, and aroma of handcrafted bread from a neighborhood bakery be reproduced in a bread machine?
When Beth Hensperger, one of America's most respected authorities on bread, first set out to try, she had doubts. Then she spent hundreds of hours testing all kinds of breads in a bread maker, and her answer turned out to be a resounding "Yes!"
In this big and bountiful book full of more than 300 recipes, she reveals all the simple secrets for perfect bread every time. No matter how you slice it, Beth's brilliant recipes add up to a lifetime of fun with your bread machine!
Recipes include:
-Whole Wheat Bread
-Gluten Free Bread
-Sourdough Bread
-Nut Bread
-Cheese Bread
-Pizza and Focaccia
-Coffee Cakes and Sweet Roll
-Chocolate Bread
- Used Book in Good Condition


text:
One thing that stung me was someone told me that she was worried for me. That she had no idea how I can step up to the role.
That honestly surprised me.
I mean, technicals wise, I am pretty sure I can do it. However, behaviour wise, it is probably hard for me to step up. I am suprised that I am back to where I was a year ago.
It went back to a problem of Stature. In my head, I pictured someone saying, "Someone of your stature shouldn't do this!"
Stature means the importance or reputation gained by ability or achievement.
A person of my stature should know better what kind of behaviour I should have.
"Just how is someone going to take you seriously?"
Hmm, well, I think that next year will be quite different.
Well, I always thought that me being comfortable with people will allow me to say certain things. I guess not.
Oh well.
Let's learn how to be someone of my stature.


text:
NFL underdogs went 9-3-1 against the spread with seven outright upsets Sunday as Las Vegas sportsbooks had their best day of the season, by far.
Search results for:
Opening and closing lines and point-spread highlights for every NFL Sunday game.
Sports wagering is topping expectations since the Indiana General Assembly voted to legalize it in June in return for 15 percent of the profit.


text:
Are you looking for the best way to enhance the customer's experience in your retail store? If yes, then why don't you get the indoor digital signages at your business place? Yes, you heard that right; digital signages and that too indoor!
The use of digital signages and the interactive retail displays in the stores has become quintessential nowadays which are ultimately influencing the purchasing habits of the customers. These interactive LCD displays are working wonders for the marketing campaigns of the B2B and B2C corporates by whisking the customers in an awe-inspiring digital experience. Let's take a look at the elements which prove that digital signage can help you enhance the customer experience!
Strategic Way to Create Brand Awareness
The retail displays with videos and infomercials are just not helpful in entertaining the clients sitting in the queue, but also a significant source of creating brand awareness. You must be aware that effective advertisements have the element of leaving a significant impact on the viewers as they often remember what they watch in the visuals. You can use these digital signages to promote your products or services along with the discounts and offers you have for the customers. Not only this, these digital signages are the most effective means of promoting your business standards and letting the customers know your story. You must work on creating storytelling visuals to make people aware of who you are.
Effective Way for Customer Engagement
Customer attraction is not enough; you need to work on their engagement as well. Several competitors are working hard to gain the attention of the clients, and thus, once you get your customers on the list, their engagement needs to be ensured. It's the biggest opportunity to engage the customers once they are attracted to your retail store and the indoor digital signages help you in doing the same. You must run marketing campaigns through the digital signages to let the customers understand how your association will impact their lives positively, and why they must build a relationship with you rather than your competitors. It's a responsibility to have a positive interaction with the customers which ultimately leads to more sales.
Easy Updates Are Doable
This is probably the biggest advantage of digital signages. The customers require something new all the time. The same content on the billboards or other advertisement platform leads to boredom which ultimately may affect the attention of the clients. Hence, it has to be made sure that every time the customer visits the business place, he/she must be offered new material. The digital signages can be updated more frequently, and you can run as many short promotions as you want to keep your customer's interest maintained.
Different Ways to Promote Business
Unlike the analogue counterpart, the digital signages offer the flexibility of promoting the brand and the services in different varieties. Whether you want it to be in the form of text displays, videos, sounds or any other multimedia, you can do the promotions in the best way possible.
Education As Well As Entertainment
The infomercials that you display in the indoor digital signages such as 3D channel letters or modular signages are helpful in educating and entertaining the customers. Many a time, it is being observed that the people are not even aware of the utility of the goods or services offered. By adding such infomercials in the signages, you can create awareness among the customers about the usage of the products or services you offer so that they can understand why they need them. Moreover, the videos or other digital contents also help in entertaining the customers to make their shopping experience amazing.
Does Digital Signage Benefit the Retailers?
As of now, we have understood well that there are countless ways in which the digital signages are helpful in enhancing the customers' experience and engagement. But the most important element you need to think about is - the benefit of digital signages to the retailers.
By using the digital strategy, you can ensure that the right content is delivered to the right candidate at the right moment. This is quite helpful in driving awareness and interests for the products and services offered to stand out from the crowd. As the digital signage creates an image of the dedicated brand among the customers, the ultimate goal of increasing the shopping experience is achieved.
Although the scope of online shopping is raising, there is an equivalent need to have the hi-tech retail stores with effective strategic plans. A single video or content on the digital signage may have a significant influence on the customers' experience and contribute to a positive ROI that cannot be missed. It's time to opt for effective ways of increasing the clients' experience to stand out from the crowd. So don't miss the opportunity of attracting clients, get your digital signage now at Adworld signages


text:
4 's
wedding dress hanger
bridal hanger
wedding hanger
dress hanger
bridesmaid gift
hanger for wedding dress
options for colors
Check out now. Fast, Easy, Secure Checkout.
Color: Silver
All items are made then shipped within 2-4 weeks. If you need any item sooner, please contact me to inquire about availability. Thank you!
After 2 weeks your items will automatically renewed for another 60 days and $0.23 per item will be added to your billing ledger.
While you were away our TOU was updated,
read the terms of use here.
*No action is required on your part.


text:
|En français
SMEs play a significant role in the advancement of trade, boosting economic growth and reducing poverty. However, they are frequently unable to operate at an optimal level due to a lack of trade finance loans that would enable them to buy needed materials to fulfill orders or to finance unpaid accounts receivable that can leave small companies hamstrung, and to generally smooth cash flow and pay employees and suppliers faster.
Implemented by Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) Canada and in collaboration with Sarona Asset Management (Sarona) and the University of Waterloo School of Environment, Enterprise and Development (UW-SEED), the interventions of Trading Up across Africa, Asia and Latin America will address these barriers faced by SMEs through three central components:
- Sarona Trade Finance Fund (STFF): Established by Sarona Asset Management, the STFF will provide finance to trade finance intermediaries (TFIs) who on-lend to SMEs in countries across the globe;
- Technical Assistance Component (TAC): Focusing on three to four countries, MEDA will extend technical assistance to Trade Finance Intermediaries (TFIs) on Gender and ESG enhancements, and SMEs and Farmers Cooperatives/Associations to build more inclusive supply chains for women and men smallholder farmers.
- Impact Measurement and Management: MEDA has partnered with the University of Waterloo School of Environment Enterprise and Development (UW-SEED) to research and track the effects of trade finance investment and Gender/ESG technical assistance on SMEs, Cooperatives/Associations, employees, small-scale suppliers and households.
Project Quick Facts
Goal: That SMEs, women and men employees, and male and female smallholder farmers, along with their households, benefit from strengthened SME sectors that are underpinned by trade finance.
Reach: The creation of 160,000 new jobs for women and men and the connection of 50,000 female and male smallholder farmers to more secure markets, improving the livelihoods and reducing the poverty of women and men employees, suppliers and their households in developing countries.
Funding: Trading Up is a public private partnership with contributions from Global Affairs Canada, MEDA, Sarona Asset Management and private investors.
Project Length: 2017 - 2022
Project undertaken with the financial support of the Government of Canada provided through Global Affairs Canada


text:
Rulers of Earth enters its 20th issue! Does the grand climax begin big? Let's take a look.
Here's the official description from IDW:
It's Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla for the ultimate rematch. The Cryog invasion reaches its zenith as new monsters attack across the globe! What unexpected character will Lucy meet?
Before continuing, let's look at that description. Sadly most of it is false. Godzilla and SpaceGodzilla don't have their "ultimate rematch," & Lucy doesn't meet any unexpected character…let alone appear. Of course, it isn't fair to fault the comic entirely on this, because this issue is actually quite entertaining. The antagonist, Rhizon, was starting to become generic, thankfully the story added a new, much more engaging villain in the form of Emperor Karkaro. Rulers of Earth looks to have an epic final five issues.
Chris Mowry introduces a new antagonist in the form of Emperor Karkaro, leader of the Cryog. Assuming the story doesn't have Rhizon take him out, this guy should be around these next five issues, which is good since he's by far the best humanoid antagonist in this series. (And maybe even best one from all G comics.) At first part of me was against the Trilobites appearing. Not that I was against them personally, but since the story has access to so many monsters was the invention of these creatures truly necessary? That thought process was changed during this issue. Their adaptive abilities make them very, very cool monsters to have around.
Matt Frank's art is very good, as usual. The opening fight with Godzilla and Megaguirus against the Trilobites was well done, with a very gritty atmosphere. (Also, Matt draws an an absolutely stellar rendition of the killer dragonfly.) The Trilobites in their adaptive forms look extremely menacing, I'll be looking forward to seeing them more in action in the coming issues. The main cover by Frank showcases Emperor Karkaro front and center with the Trilobites about to attack G and Megaguirus. It's definitely a solid cover accurately depicting what's within. The subscription variant by Jeff Zornow is pretty cool, showcasing G, Battra, and Mothra Larva in the heart of the invasion. It's not necessarily better, but it's definitely more intense.
Overall, the final arc to Rulers of Earth continues big. With a good new antagonist and some pretty cool new creatures, the series looks to go out on a high note. With all of the monsters having to seemingly team up against this Trilobite threat, anything can happen. It's going to be an intense next five months.


text:
Learning Video - Regular Module Setting
Day 1 - Introduction/Careers and Video Tools
Day 1b - Exploring Audio/Camera Skills
Day 2 - Video Editing - Premier Basic Tutorial
Day 3 - Cinematic Techniques
Day 4 - Stories to Storyboarding
Day 5/6/7 - Mini-Projects (Space and Time)
Day 8- Video Editing (Lab Stations)
Day 9 to 10 - Foley (Creating Audio Tracks w/ Adobe Audition)
Day 11-13 - Project Campfire Project
Day 14 - Portfolio Presentation
Day 1 - Introduction
Learning Video - Distance Model (April 2020)
Day 1- Learning to Use Digital Devices for film/post-editing software
Day 2 - Time and Controlling Time in Using Film
Day 3 - Utilizing Script Writing Skills and the 3 Act Structure
Day 4 - Storyboarding and Pre-Production 101
Day 5 - Hugo (Critique and Reflection on Skills Related to Video)
Using the Resources
The COM1105 AUDIO/VIDEO course is an introduction to using basic audio and video equipment to demonstrate basic project planning and production skills. Every student will have an opportunity to share their learning through a final presentation and through the on-going development of their personal digital portfolio. Students will be required to utilize GOOGLE CLASSROOM and/or Office 365 to complete the course.
Where Can It Take Me
Digital video production, also called digital videography, offers an array of jobs and positions. As a camera operator, video editor, DVD writer, animator or audio director, you could work in movies, television, news media, advertising, education, government or businesses. Once you learn how to operate the latest video equipment and associated computer programs, you can create factual and fictional audiovisual productions.
Potential Salary Overview
Source: http://learn.org/articles/What_Careers_are_Available_in_Digital_Video_Production.html
Video is a pursuit that attracts people with a wide variety of talents, so you are almost certain to find a place in it for your particular abilities and interests. Because making videos is interesting, you may want to pick up a phone right now and get started. But if you first take the time to learn some basic fundamental skills your going to benefit from a more well defined final product, which in turn could increase the chance of getting that fulfilling career in video you always dreamed about!
Setting Up For Production
You may become the best camera person on the block, the finest sound recordist, or the most talented makeup artist. But you still will not know how to make a video unless you master the art of video communication. When you watch television, or a Youtube channel, you may think you are looking at a picture of the actual world, but you are not. The screen is a window that looks out on a completely different universe - the normal laws of space, time and gravity do not apply. In the video universe:
Except during special effects, most of the strange behavior of the video universe is quite invisible. Writers, directors, designers and editors understand how to use the laws of video world to fool the viewer. These laws are so powerful that unless you understand them, you cannot effectively tape a single scene or competently edit two shots together.
The Construction of Video Programs
Video production falls into three broad topics: pre-production, production and post-production.
- Pre-production phase includes everything you do before actual shooting begins. Pre-production includes scripting (storyboarding), scouting locations, gathering cast and crew, and planning production equipment and other requirements.
- Production phase covers the actual shooting of the material that will become the final product. In most productions, responsibilities for the visual characteristics, or look of the program is shared by the director, videographer and production designer.
- Post-Production phase is the end. Many first time productions are shoot it then show it productions with minimal post production changes. More refined productions take months or even years to complete. The post-production phase is just as important as as the production phase. In post production you assemble the material in order, add music or sound effects and create titles and visual effects.
Producing Video/Audio Messages
Watch the following video on "Workplace Safety" and complete the provided questions.
Complete the following questions using a Word document. Submit your assignment using the following naming procedures and upload to the appropriate Google Classroom, as instructed by your teacher.
1. After watching the short video "It's Your Job to Know Your Job".
Create a JOURNAL using Google Docs.
Use your Journal to answer the following questions to establish pre-production requirements for creating the "It's your Job to Know your Job"
1. Upload your completed assignment to the appropriate Google classroom folder for a mark.
Great Work!! Next, exploring audio/video tools.
1. After watching the short video "It's Your Job to Know Your Job".
Create a JOURNAL using Google Docs.
Use your Journal to answer the following questions to establish pre-production requirements for creating the "It's your Job to Know your Job"
- Explain the pre-production considerations that you would make, if you produced/directed the "It's your Job to Know your Job" safety video?
- List possible equipment considerations that would be required during the production stage.
- Define: Camera Angles; Sequences; Scene; Frame; Image, Cut-To, Clap board.
- Close-Up, Long-shot, Medium Shot, Full Shot, Three-Quarter Shot, Medium Close-Up, Extreme Close-Up, Extreme Long-Shot
1. Upload your completed assignment to the appropriate Google classroom folder for a mark.
Great Work!! Next, exploring audio/video tools.


text:
When a game isn't living up to the expectations or worse seems to promise things it doesn't deliver, a player can always call SINtendo Support.
Adam is such a player, having frustrations with his Boob Aboosers 3000 game, a game where he plays as a ghost scaring random women in his neighborhood before possessing them and making them brutally abuse their own boobs. The problem, he just can't get them to suck so hard milk spews out their boobs.
Reaching SINtendo Support agent Summer, Adam rants and ultimately they figure out the solution, but with no one in his neighborhood remaining available to play with, will Summer end up assisting in a way she never intended?
Just what happens when a game fails to satisfy as it should, or worse when a game promises something it doesn't deliver and blatantly seems to lie about what it does on the back of the box? For an angry gamer, Adam, he calls SINtendo Support and gets routed to a fairly new support agent, Summer who may not realize just how satisfied Adam will end up at the end of their call.
Summer has been working in other departments but this is her first week taking customer complaint calls and she's dedicated to doing so in a completely professional manner. Unfortunately she might have little choice in the matter as she tries her best to calm Adam down when he angrily calls about the simple fact Boob Aboosers 3000 doesn't in fact let him do what he wants to do, what the screenshot on the back of the box shows should be possible.
In Boob Aboosers 3000, the latest in a series of games with that title, one plays as a ghost who possesses people or parts of them, scaring them with a BOO and then taking control, going into a boob abusing frenzy to rack up points. Adam's problem… despite playing very well and skilled, he can't for the life of him get one of the girls he possesses to suck on their boobs until milk spews out.
The back of the box makes it clear that it should be possible, but he can't do it, no matter how he abuses their boobs. Unfortunately now, he's run out of available girls or neighbors close enough to his SINtendo system to keep trying, having already ruined all the nearby boobs.
Will SINtendo Supoort agent Summer be able to solve the mystery of why his game isn't letting him do what he wants to do? Will a screen sharing session to view what he is seeing on his system help her provide satisfactory assistance? Or will that merely open a door to assistance she never thought she'd provide… the kind that Adam definitely enjoys, at the expense of SINtendo Support?
Koming Next… SINtendo is so sweet…


text:
In his post below, Karl du Fresne gives a very good summation of New Zealand's interaction with the World at large.
He calls 2018 the year of "white noise", however the long term effects on small countries like NZ are not at all inconsequential.
du Fresne starts with the the question asked in the 1970's of then Chinese Communist leader Zhou Enlai about the impact of the French revolution, and his response that it was too soon to say!
The point being that it is unwise to draw conclusions too early.
Nevertheless Karl posits that 2018 will be remembered "…as the year when New Zealand was irrevocably drawn into the so-called culture wars — the global contest between neo-Marxists, who view Western civilisation as rotten and oppressive, and the upholders of traditional mainstream values and beliefs."
He speaks to the following interesting points.
we require a new vocabulary to discuss "…previously unimagined variations of sexuality and gender identity."
"Transphobic" and "woke" are new words to our local dictionary.
"…The sheer volume of white noise from a tiny but shrill minority of neo-Marxists almost succeeded in dominating the public conversation"
The "algorithms of social media" have pushed people into extreme positions on the left and the right. The centre seems to be disappearing.
Universities have slipped further into "…rigid dogmatic conformity".
Free speech has been under "sustained attack", but only if you are on the centre right.
Aggrieved minorities get to say what they like.
The NZ Left fractured into "old" far left, and the neo Marxist left.
Anyone rash enough to express scepticism about climate change came under even more virulent attack.
Finally, he says, we learned about the new phenomenon of "presentism", which attempts to "…deny history by erasing all reminders of our past that don't align with 21st century moral judgements"
Craziness abounds, and the neo-Marxists who wish to change our society in "profound ways" have the ear of the political elites.
Dangerous times for we centre rightists.
via Breaking Views: Karl du Fresne: 2018 – the year of white noise


text:
479,95 €
479,95 €
tax included
New product
Precious outdoor lamp spherical in white opaline-resistant UVA vandal-resistant white vandal-resistant PE. This model is the Lainoa B, the portable model that incorporates a 3.5 meter cable to install in the place we want. as blue. Light beacon equipped with fluorescent lamps. Ideal for lighting any terrace, garden, porch or entrance hall.
Diameter 40 cm.
Warning: Last items in stock!
Availability date:
- Brand: B.Lux
- Design by: Jon Santacoloma
- Light bulb: Fluor. glob. comp. 23W (E27) - not included


text:
EDITOR'S INTRODUCTION: When I first commissioned this Grammarly review back in 2018, I was already using Grammarly myself, so I was interested to see what another writer made of it. I often receive emails and think that people could have saved themselves from making obvious mistakes if they'd just made use of the free version of Grammarly!
While I strongly feel that the last check of any text should be done with human eyes, tools like Grammarly definitely have their place. With a free version available, it's at least worth giving it a try.
Whether you write for a living or not, widespread use of technology means that typing and writing takes up a huge part of the day for many. From emails to social media posts, via blog posts and big reports, writing is everywhere.
I do freelance writing for a living, so it takes up an even larger part of my day! This means I spend a lot of time editing, also. You're probably used to Microsoft Word's spellchecker, which leaves much to be desired. It can catch the worst misspellings, but often fails to notice other critical problems.
Enter Grammarly, a more sophisticated editing tool. As a writer, I had wanted to check this out for a long time, and was finally able to play around with both the free version and the paid Premium version. Read this full Grammarly review to find out what the experience was like.
What is Grammarly?
Grammarly is text and grammar checking software that you can download and use (at least in part) for free. It attaches to your browser, and then checks the writing you do all over the internet. This spans everything from Facebook posts to emails, and even forms you fill out on websites.
You can also log into Grammarly's website or use the Grammarly desktop app to upload documents you want to be checked. The software can also integrate with Microsoft Office, if you use Microsoft Windows. (This functionality isn't available for Mac at the time of writing).
Grammarly is very simple and easy to use.
Grammarly Review: Pricing
Grammarly has a free version and a paid Premium version, as I mentioned above.
Is Grammarly Really Free?
There is a completely free version of Grammarly, but it has a reduced set of features. To obtain all the functionality of Grammarly, you need to pay for the Premium version.
The free version operates more like a conventional spellchecker in that it catches all your little spelling errors and basic grammar mistakes. So if all you're looking for is an extra pair of eyes to catch those minor errors, the free version has you covered.
The Premium version is what catches all those stylistic issues, and can help take your writing to the next level. It points out when you're using passive voice, it gives vocabulary suggestions, and it tells you when you are overusing a certain word. That's just for starters. Grammarly Premium also offers detailed explanations for its changes, helping you learn to be a better writer along the way.
The Premium version can be paid monthly, quarterly or annually. Monthly, the current pricing is $29.95, and quarterly is $19.98 per month, paid as one payment of $59.95.
Annual is by far the best deal, as it comes out to $11.66 per month, or one lump-sum payment of $139.95. There's also Grammarly Business, which charges $10 per month per member, with a three-member minimum, billed annually.
It's also worth noting that there are often promotions on Premium membership.
How does Grammarly work?
OK, let's get into actually using this thing! To start off, it is incredibly easy to download. You go to grammarly.com, and there's a big button to click at the bottom of the screen, which triggers Grammarly to start downloading.
On a Mac, I had to drag an icon that popped up on my desktop to my applications folder, and once I clicked on that from my applications folder, it opened a window and gave me a little tutorial on how to use Grammarly. It automatically added the plugin to my Safari browser, and automatically worked with Facebook. If I want to check a document, I can click and drag it into the Grammarly app screen. (However, I have recently been logging into the website because that just feels easier to me.)
It was all a very easy, painless process. After the download, I found Grammarly working all over the internet, just as it said it would. Here are some screenshots of Grammarly in action:
Here it is working on Facebook. As you can see, it's doing a great job of catching my spelling and capitalization issues. It says nothing about my missing periods, but perhaps it knows people aren't big about punctuation on social media?!
To illustrate how Grammarly works across your system, here I am writing in an online form to my senator about protecting net neutrality. You can see the little green Grammarly icon at the bottom right of the screenshot. Green means my writing looks good, so I know I didn't embarrass myself while trying to participate in democracy…
Here's Grammarly working in a PayPal invoice reminder. How cool is that?!
When I want to change something, I hover over what's underlined, it suggests the correction and I can click on the correction. Boom: no more error.
For documents, I can download the corrected version back into my computer.
Grammarly Review: The Upsides
I'm a huge fan of just how active Grammarly is all across my internet activities. But where it really shines is in checking my articles.
I dragged in an article I was working on for a client after I'd already done a quick scan over it to check for major errors. I wanted to see what Grammarly caught that I'd missed. Here is a screenshot of what the free version was giving me back in terms of corrections:
I like that it catches little commas I could probably do without!
Grammarly also gives you stats on your writing. The free version gives me a whole stats page on each article:
And in the free version, I also get emails like this one:
These features might appeal to you and help you improve if you're one of those competitive types who likes seeing how your writing compares to others!
The Premium version takes it to a whole new level, however, as you can see in the screenshots below:
As you can see, it's giving me some high-end feedback that could help my writing. It's not just making corrections. It's like having your eighth grade English teacher in your browser, showing you how to improve on style.
Grammarly can be particularly useful for non-native English writers who are willing to learn from the feedback given on their work.
Premium also has genre-specific writing style checks, divided between general, academic, business, technical, medical, creative and casual.
There's also a plagiarism checker, an essential tool for students and professional writers. Many clients and teachers insist on the use of a plagiarism checker against all work submitted. It's really easy to use: just click on the plagiarism checker button, and it runs a check against its databases and the internet.
Grammarly Review: The Downsides
While conducting my Grammarly review left me rather impressed, this is still an algorithm doing its best to check very nuanced human uses of language. You still need to use some discretion in accepting its changes, especially in the free version. For instance, here are some of its more troublesome changes:
Grammarly wanted me to write "for Cheers to being groomed by because" and later change "because" to "that." To me, that's just awkward. This is from the free version, so no explanations are given, either.
It's also no substitute for those years of journalism courses. Remember this paragraph?
"'When he was done,' Laura says" has got be the world's most awkward quote attribution. You shouldn't break up a sentence in this way – so I still had to fix that on my own. I guess it's nice to know my training in journalism isn't completely being replaced by the robots…yet.
Grammarly Review: Conclusion
I would wholeheartedly recommend Grammarly to anyone looking to improve as a writer, either the free version or paid Premium version. Go with the free version if you just want a basic spelling and grammar checker. If you want a more comprehensive review of style, or the useful plagiarism checker, go with Premium.
No, it's not the world's most perfect spelling and grammar checker. But what is?
The fact is, it gives you that "second pair of eyes," like the Grammarly ads say. It cuts down on the time I spend correcting my mistakes, even if I do still need to give my work a comprehensive edit myself.
Overall, Grammarly is easy to use, and it really does catch many of those obnoxious errors before you hit send or post.
Further Reading:
- Want to know if you can realistically make a living writing?
- For tips on being a better writer, check out this article.
- Looking for more places to find writing work?


text: Kids bike races have been rescheduled for this Sat. at intermission, GATES OPEN AT 3.30 RACING AT 6PM. Not packing the track at 6pm this means heat races start at 6pm. We will have a double feature for Factory Stock. We will also have Grand National/Outlaw, USRA B-Mods, and Street Stock. Grandstand Adults is $10, kids 12-under FREE, seniors $5, pit passes $30. Share with your friends and drivers.


text:
If you are traveling across Arizona, you can't miss taking a side-trip to Page. The powerful effects of the Colorado River are more evident here, and the town is surrounded by attractions that rival even the Grand Canyon. When passing through Page, here are three unmissable sights that will make the detour well-worth it.
Lake Powell
It is a huge body of water, surrounded by vast desert and towering rocks. There is no doubt that Lake Powell is an impressive sight from many angles. The Colorado River reservoir lines the border with Utah, and from the highway, there are a number of access roads to get you closer to the water. If it is a view from above you are looking for, follow signs for Wahweap Overlook, which offers a fantastic view in all directions.
Horseshoe Bend
It is one of the most recognizable places in the United States, and it is located just outside of Page. A short trail will take you to the famous bend in the Colorado River, where you are able to walk right up to the cliff edge to look over the river. The blue/green colors of the Colorado River contrast perfectly with the surrounding sandstone, giving you an unforgettable view. You will find the turnout for the Horseshoe Bend Trail just south of Page on Highway 89.
Antelope Canyon
This famous slot canyon is frequently named among the most beautiful destinations in the world, and it is yet another thing you can see in Page. Visitors can choose to explore the upper or lower section of the canyon or take a photography tour to try and capture the beams of light that shine down through the rocks. Join the hundreds of other keen tourists in exploring the narrow walls of the canyon. Ken's Tours do guided walks of Lower Antelope Canyon. Follow AZ-98 for Lower Antelope canyon parking.


text:
1 805 617 7027
View this page in:
First Name*
Last Name*
Phone Number
Email Address*
Company Name
Do you have a current solution?
How soon will you invest in one?
What is your role in the decision making process?
How Can We Help?
The best way to manage passwords. Just remember your master password and LastPass remembers the rest. Auto-pilot for all your passwords. LastPass removes obstacles, letting you get back to the things you love most.
Manage every password. LastPass makes it easy for businesses to fix poor passwords, without slowing down employees.
Admin Controls. Configure over 100 policies, see actionable security reports, and manage LastPass company-wide.
Take the first step. Join over 33,000 businesses using LastPass to improve their password security.


text:
Sharpening A Table Saw
A sharp table saw blade is essential for anyone who does woodworking. The equipment to sharpen the blades professionally can cost thousands of dollars, but you can usually sharpen the blade without the expensive equipment.
Tools Needed
-Tarp or Newspaper
-Blade Sharpening File or Dremel with diamond grind attachment
-Blade lubricant oil
-Safety goggles
-Heavy work gloves
Your Work Area
If you are going to sharpen a table saw blade, you need to have an open area. Often times this can be a messy project, so try to sharpen the blade either in a garage or a large work area that you don't getting messy.
Safety First
Before sharpening any tools it's necessary to ensure you have good safety goggles and heavy gloves. You will be dealing with small metal particles and they can cause injuries.
Remove the Blade
You want to remove the blade all together. All table saws vary depending on the model so you will want to follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer for this. Also follow any safety precautions lined by the manufacturer since you are dealing with sharp blades.
Using a File
You can sharpen the blade with a handheld blade file. This will take some time. You need to pull the file back and forth across the blade for several minutes at a time. It may take a little while depending on how dull the blade is when you begin.
Using a Power Tool
You can also sharpen the blade using a dremel with the right bit. A diamond wheel attachment bit is the best attachment to use to sharpen the blade. It won't take as long using this method, but you should only do this if you know what you are doing as it can be more dangerous. By using a dremel, you should be able to sharpen your blade in about 5 minutes.
Lubricate the Blade
You may want to lay down newspaper or a plastic tarp under your work area before you start this. The oil can spill and be a mess to clean up. Once the blade has been sharpened you need to apply lubricant oil to the blade. The blade will be very sharp, so just squeeze a small amount of oil, just enough to cover the whole blade.
Reattach the Blade
It's again important to remember how sharp the blade is now and be very careful when doing this. Once the blade has been oiled you can reattach it to the table saw according to the manufacturers instructions. This is generally just the reverse of what you did to remove the blade.
Consider a Professional
If you've never sharpened a blade before you may want to take it to a professional to have it sharpened. You can usually find someone to sharpen it for you for under $70. Usually you can have them talk you through the process and show you how to do it yourself for the next time.
Doing it this way will save you from ruining your blade.


text:
And then, there were three.
Three eggs belonging to South Bend's resident peregrine falcon Maltese and her new lover Peace have hatched atop the County-City Building.
In the falcon cam video that's following the circle of life for the rare falcons, Maltese can be seen feeding and protecting three little white chicks.
At one point Wednesday morning, another falcon comes in and relieves Maltese. This could be Peace, a 2-year-old peregrine falcon from Macomb County, Michigan that's believed to be Maltese's new lover. Maltese's previous beau, Zeus, has not been seen for some time.
The chicks will call the top of the County-City Building home for the first month or so while Peace and Maltese teach their kids how to hunt and fly. Then, the chicks will be banded by Department of Natural Resources officials, then will fly away to make lives of their own.
Chicks that have grown up in South Bend have been spotted as close as Michigan City and as far away as Wisconsin and Ontario, according to the South Bend Tribune.


text:
Our Projects
Sheffield Student Accommodation Brought Up To Date Find out more
Sheffield student accommodation given the full … Find out more
International installation for stylish villas Find out more
Upside down Edwardian terrace Find out more
Isleworth open plan house adds loft conversion Find out more
Stunning 15th Century pub refurbishment Find out more
Cato Creative's perfect solution Find out more
Ground floor extended and opened up with … Find out more
Multi-level living space given beautiful open … Find out more
Potential benefits of using
What our clients think
Since we learned about Automist from a building inspector in London, we did some research about the system online and found Blue Light. The passion and vigour these guys have for fire safety is infectious.They are incredibly proactive at finding solutions to our fire safety problems as and when they occur, making this part of the design process a breeze. With Blue Light an our arsenal we can always be confident that our designs surpass fire safety standards without compromising our vision.
Mark Barratt, Creative Director - Cato Creative


text:
Do you live in Marion County? Are you unable to vote for the primary election on May 8th between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. but don't qualify for absentee voting? Well then head down to the one and only place you can early vote… the City-County Building! Yes, get ready for the metal detectors, the downtown clutter traffic, never being able to find a parking spot, and paying to park if you do. Sounds fun, right?
Well, hopefully by the General Election in November that will all change. Senior federal Judge Sarah Evans Barker issued an injunction requiring the Marion County Election Board to establish two satellite voting locations, the same number as were established in 2008.
Resolutions to re-establish satellite offices in Marion County failed in every federal general election year after 2008 because of the lack of the Republican Board member's vote. What happened in 2008? Oh yeah, Indiana for the first time since 1964 cast its electoral votes for the Democratic Party's nominee for President! Hmmm…. That's weird. No, not really.
Marion County is Indiana's most populous and most racially diverse county. Marion County also tends to vote Democratic. Early voting tends to be more popular with traditionally Democratic constituencies, particularly African American voters. Therefore, restricting early voting depresses Democratic voter turnout as well as the statewide vote share of the Democratic Party. This allows the Republicans to gain partisan advantage. To sum up Judge Barker's 48 page order– Not cool!
Even though there was too little time before the May 8 Primary to order early voting precincts, Judge Barker's order will hopefully provide greater equal access to the ballot and increase voter turnout in the General election.
Speaking of elections- if you want to contribute to my campaign you can donate here!
* Kelsey Rairden contributed to this post.


text:
Corkcicle Special Collections 24oz Tumbler
- Brand: Corkcicle |
- Item #: CK-Tumbler24-SP |
- Availability:
Say hello to the coolest cup ever. Crafted from stainless steel with proprietary triple insulation, this vacuum-sealed wonder cup just doesn't quit. It keeps your beverages cold for 9+ hours and hot for 3. Stays cold even longer with drinks containing ice — even out in the sun. With its easy-grip sides, no-slip bottom and shatterproof, drink-through lid, you'll enjoy stylish, spill-free sipping every day.
4 Color Process available on all colors except Copper (Max imprint: 2" x 2 1/2") - $2.50(G)/side. Setup $56.25(G).
Production Time: 10 Business Days from Artwork Approval
Material: Stainless Steel
Size: 3 11/16L" x 3 11/16W" x 8 1/4H"
Packaging: Bulk
Imprint Method: Laser Engraving, 4 Color Process (Only Walnut, Gunmetal, Unicorn Magic)
Imprint Size: 2 1/8W" x 1 3/4H"
Imprint Location: Front / Back
Qty/Carton: 24pcs
Weight/Carton: 29lbs
Carton/Dimensions: 25L" x 19W" x 10H"
Drop Ship Fee: Domestic - $6.00 (G) | International - $12.50 (G)
3rd Party Fee: View Price Guide


text:
This week started off pretty rough. Hermana Tuttle and Hermana Liu were both sick as dogs so they stayed in while Hermana Scoville and I tried to hit all the citas we could without adding too many on because we had no idea how healthy our companions would be the next day. Wednesday Hermana Tuttle joined the living and then Thursday Hermana Liu came around (just in time for….. Weekly Planning… boo).
It was definitely an interesting few days at the beginning there. I taught a lesson practically by myself because I was with a youth and got a baptismal date out of it. I hope that progresses. The woman is a little interesting though so we'll see how it goes. It was actually pretty funny because I had forgotten all about this cita and I was at the church with Hermana Scoville because we had just taught a lesson with her converso reciente. When we left the room I looked down and saw the lady that we had a cita with and she said (obviously in Spanish) "Hey I'm here for my cita… it´s right now" and I said "You're kind of early… hold on a moment". I turned around and BOOM! Fernanda was right there. She's 16 and basically is the best. She is super willing to help out so it was a miracle she was there. I asked if she had time right then, she said yes, we sprinted down the stairs. I might have abandoned Hermana Scoville…. yeah… not great on the whole missionary thing… To be fair, Hermana Scoville WAS with the members who came for that lesson with her CR. I just didn't know that they weren't able to stay with her for more time. My bad. Anyway, while teaching her, she gets a call and I hear "Hola Yuli. Tenemos una cita con usted este noche pero…" and it was Hermana Tuttle calling to cancel the cita. I shouted "It's my companion!" and Yuli just laughed and said "I'm in the cita…" So that was awesome.
The Lopes Family has demanded that we come over for Christmas. They told us it wasn't an invitation, it was obligatory. Zuleide also offered her phone to us so that we could call you guys because her plan lets her call to everyone (including the 3rd degree of hell) but Brazil which is what she bought the phone plan for in the first place. They're really sweet. Apparently they bought us Christmas presents too. They call US to set up appointments for us to come by. I have never loved anyone more than I love this family! (Aside from my own family… of course).
We found out on Saturday that one of our investigators passed away. Augustin. He was 89 years old so it wasn't a huge surprise but at the same time, it's always a surprise. We're quite crushed. He was a sweetheart. But he's with the people he loves and had been missing and so for that we are very grateful.
It was the Primary program this Sunday. HOW FREAKING CUTE!!!! The kids did a bang up job. It was also really cool to hear all the songs that I had been learning with MY primary kids just at the beginning of this year, but in Spanish. Some of those songs are a real mouthful in Spanish as they try to cram all the words in. It was super cute. All the kids had name tags like missionaries and the boys had ties and the girls had bows. Super precious. Loved every minute of it!
Our ward mission leader made all of us shirts! They are personalized and everything. They say "The Spain Barcelona Mission" with a lighthouse and our names. I was stunned! They are so super cool! He is the best.
In Relief Society we took a couple seconds and said how grateful we were for the help and support of the Relief Society and we passed out brownies and little cards that told them we loved them and were here to serve them if they needed anything. We have plenty of food to eat. We also have set a goal to learn EVERYONE'S name by the end of this transfer because we realized it was just as much our fault for not befriending the ladies. Don't worry. All is well. We are fed and we are loved.
Today we went to Parc Güell. Kind of. It costs 8 euros now (before it was free) and so we decided that it wasn't really worth it. I might decide that it is worth it later but for now it's not worth it. We took lots of nice pictures and spent a jolly good time talking about our families and everything. I usually end up talking to the natives so I get to practice my Spanish. Anyway, Parc Güell is really pretty, it probably is really cool where all the cool architectural stuff is but alas… I did not see it in it's entirety. Just parts. Que pena.
That's about all. I need to get better at contacting people. People still scare me. I need to also get better at spanish…obviously. It's coming along. The members are really nice and say that I have learned a lot more in the past few months but I think they're lying. Little by little though. Poco a poco.
Keep reading, praying and showing up to church. I love you all! You're pretty awesome people, ¿sabe una cosa?
!Les quiero un monton!
Hermana Durham


text:
Longranger wrote:Longranger wrote:Ajyap,thanks for sharing this...
My partner returned home after a night out at approx 1.30am (Sunday morning) He was approached by similar guy on Long Lane by Tesco's (I showed him the picture and he assured me that it was not the same guy so maybe they are part of a group/gang)
The guy said his car was clamped with all the chickens from the restaurant (Simple India) inside it and the owner is on his way, but needs to empty the chickens and put them in the fridge etc. He then said that the clampers are on the way to release the car but he's �20 short. My partner being the nice guy that he is gave the guy �40!! (He did get a good telling off from me)
My partner said he saw no car and that the guy said it was parked a good distance away.
Before leaving �40 richer the guy said to call the restaurant at anytime and they will arrange for a free meal along with the �40 back. Needless to say neither of us called the restaurant as i knew immediately that it was part of a scam.
For the latest local news and events direct to your inbox every Monday, you need our weekly email newsletter SE1 Direct.
7,000+ locals read it every week. Can you afford to miss out?
Read the latest issue before signing up


text:
KT WinnerCongratulations to the winner of a 4-pack of KT Mini Charms! I hope you have fun with them.
Thanks a bunch to everyone who's following along on my first KT Stitch with Me. I'm thinking this is too much fun to only do once. Watch for information on the next Stitch with Me later this spring.
KT Stitch With Me - Week #3
Lay out flying geese in (4) rows of (11) geese each. Sew rows together; press toward geese points. Each row measures 3 1/2" wide x 17" long.
How easy was that? I would say genius, but I'm much too modest. :) These really are no-fail flying geese you can use for a million different projects. Here's one from Crazy for Minis that you could whip up in an afternoon!


text:
$ 9.3
In Stock
Split-pins attach the liner to the sphere of the helmet to get a complete helmet. These pins often break on original helmets during disassemble process, so they are replaced with copies.
Our split-pins are made on factory machinery and are copies of museum quality. They are very difficult to distinguish from originals if a person does not understand the stamps and the production history of the German helmets. The transitional pins have steel legs and the washer, rolled in a brass cap.
Price is per set (3 pieces).


text:
As part of our efforts to preview all 80 teams competing in USQ World Cup 8, the Quidditch Post is chatting with representatives from each team. Today we spoke with Robert Valenzuela, captain of the Northern Arizona University Narwhals (NAU).
Quidditch Post: Last year must have been a heartbreaking exit for NAU with Porter Marsh accidentally suiciding in bracket play just a year after you advanced to the quarterfinals. What impact has that had on the team this year?
Robert: Although we had a heartbreaking end to last season, the results of World Cup VII did not affect the morale or performance of the team this year.
QP: Porter gets a lot of credit for the team's success. Can you talk a bit about what he brings to the team?
Robert: Porter is a seasoned veteran. He has a very important job and does well to complete his job. In terms of the team, Porter brings a fighting spirit that has the ability to inspire the team to push forward.
QP: Are there players who don't get the recognition they deserve?
Robert: Steven Gruenewald, Madi Douglass, Austin Kerr, and Justin Regan are all wonderful players who should be recognized for their skills and achievements. Over the years, they have proven to be solid players who have transitioned into seasoned veterans. Justine Heisley-Taylor, Paulo Pena, and Adam Beller all belong to the pool of new talent that will hopefully make some waves in future seasons.
QP: What are the team's goals for World Cup?
Robert: This year, NAU has two important goals for World Cup. The first is game experience: our main goal this season was to qualify for World Cup. With that goal completed, our next step is to give our players some experience. Alongside the experience, our second goal is to grow closer as a team and ultimately better ourselves. We obviously want to do well, but we aren't putting massive amounts of pressure on ourselves to do so.
QP: What do you hope your players take away from the experience?
Robert: For our veteran players, we hope they can walk away proud of their season. For our new players, we hope they can walk away with great memories and valuable experience.
QP: Are there particular teams that you hope to face?
Robert: With so many great teams going to World Cup, we would be happy to have the opportunity to play anyone. It will be interesting to see who we play based on the new Swiss Style.
QP: Would you say NAU has a particular style of play?
Robert: I'm not sure if it is a particular style of play, but this year we tried to focus more on defense. In some ways, we believe our defense makes up for our offense. Like most teams, we have our kinks we are improving upon. However, I think what makes NAU so special is the natural chemistry that bonds the team together.
QP: Is there anything else you think our readers should know about NAU?
Robert: NAU is very excited to make its third World Cup appearance. We are very excited to play and meet new teams! Also, if you catch us dancing around with our ghetto blaster, please feel free to join us!
QP: Is NAU's swag as good as it has been in past years?
Robert: We definitely have some more competition, but we will be sure to bring all the swag NAU has to offer!
QP: Thanks for your time, Robert; we appreciate it.
Robert: No problem, Andy! Thanks for taking the time to interview me!
Robert: No problem, Andy! Thanks for taking the time to interview me!


text:
26 dic. 2016
Spoons on Mars? One is a Joke, but Two are an Anomaly
A could of years ago I was tempted to post the "floating spoon on Mars" story as a joke, but I didn't because it was just too funny and I didn't have time to confirm the image in the NASA original footage. But a couple of days ago, another of these objects was recorded. So, whatever these things are, they do qualify as a genuine mystery. They are pretty large, so if there are any aliens looming about who make use of them, there is going to be a rover photo eventually, perhaps of a huge hand?
via UnknownCountry Mobile http://ift.tt/11SbyTl
Publicado por Terra Incognita en 10:24 p. m.
Etiquetas: IFTTT, UnknownCountry Mobile
Suscribirse a: Enviar comentarios (Atom)


text:
It looks like you're using an Ad Blocker.
Please white-list or disable AboveTopSecret.com in your ad-blocking tool.
Thank you.
Some features of ATS will be disabled while you continue to use an ad-blocker.
originally posted by: Kromlech
originally posted by: surrealist
Have a look to the left of the model at about shoulder height.
It looks like a face appears on the dark backdrop.
If you can blow the image up it (the face) appears with even more clarity.
It's literally just the fabric/material of the backdrop itself.
If I wrinkle my bed sheet, I can find shapes or faces. There's nothing "paranormal" about pareidolia.


text:
PODCAST PALOOZA PLAYBACK: Think & Grow Rich: The Legacy, with James Whittaker
At AMS, we have a weekly tradition: Podcast Palooza. Once a week, we all gather in our conference room and listen to a few of our colleagues present on podcast episodes.
They share their reactions and takeaways from their podcast of choice and offer ideas on how it can be applied to our clients and our own company. It's a small part of the week, but one that consolidates our internal brand as a company that participates in wider conversations and that listens to the ideas of its employees.At
This Week's Podcast Review: Onward Nation | Think and Grow Rich
AMS President, Kathy Cunningham, was among the presenters in this week's Podcast Palooza. She enthusiastically broke down her favorite points from episode 741 of Stephen Woessner's Onward Nation podcast. Stephen sat down with James Whittaker to talk about self-help and personal productivity in the context of entrepreneurial success. We listened as Kathy described why she was so taken with this particular episode, and why the key points provided were important to our company.
The episode opens with a conversation between Stephen and James about James' recently published book, Think and Grow Rich: The Legacy. The title is taken from Napoleon Hill's 1937 classic bestseller, Think and Grow Rich, and is James' exploration of success through the stories of over 100 elite athletes, entrepreneurs, and business leaders. Stephen's description of the book's mission in the introduction is apt: "his mission is to share the success habits of high performers to give people of all backgrounds the tools to take ownership of their financial, physical and mental health."
It's no surprise Kathy wanted to share these lessons with us. "We need inspiration every day to keep us motivated," she said. "This podcast reminds us that we all just need to do 'common things' uncommonly well." Her presentation notes were an enthusiastic defense of continued learning and mutual motivation.
Kathy's main takeaways from this episode
4. While the past informs the future, what defines us are our decisions and actions in the present.
Listen to the Onward Nation podcast here.


text:
AAPL Stock Opens Up 6% at New All-Time High
Apple surprised most investors yesterday with strong sales in the last quarter (fiscal Q3) and better-than-expected guidance for the next three months, signalling the company's confidence in the upcoming iPhone cycle.
AAPL stock opened up more than 6% at $159, a new all-time high, with a market cap above 830 billion dollars …
The company announced sales of 41 million iPhones, 11.4 million iPads and 4.29 million Macs. With iPhone units in line with estimates (despite Tim Cook repeatedly stating that there is a 'pause' on iPhone sales due to rumors about next-generation models), investors were pleased by the sales numbers of the iPad and growth of Apple's services business.
iPad sales were up 15% year over year, although revenue from the business segment increased just 2%. This heavily implies that the $329 iPad is a big hit, as iPad ASP fell despite the launch of the new premium 10.5-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro.It's WWDC 2017 day! Apple is introducing a new feature in iOS 11 to help keep your eyes on the road: the new Do Not Disturb While Driving mode will keep you from receiving notifications while you're behind the wheel.
Apple saids its Services business (which includes iCloud Storage subscriptions, Apple Music and App Store revenue) is now the size of a Fortune 100 company by itself.
Apple said it expects to report between $49 billion and $52 billion dollars in revenue for the next quarter, significantly above analyst estimates.
Source: 9to5mac
Related Articles
- AAPL Stock Opens at All-Time Record High of $133 Apple Board Members Receive Restricted Stock Grants Worth More Than $253K Apple Execs Angela Ahrendts Selsl Over $10M in Apple Stock Augmented Reality may Take Apple's Stock Price to New Highs Apple's Stock Price Reaches All-Time High Above $180 After Warren Buffett Praises iPhone Maker How Costly Will the Apple Inc. HomePod Delay Be? Apple Executives Worth Right Around $22 Million Based on the Stock Price Analysts Debate Whether or Not This is the Time to Buy AAPL


text:
- A lot of video business start up and don't last long as they don't have the experience. Confirm that the videographer has covered more than just one or two weddings and has some genuine praiseworthy testimonials. We have over twenty years experience and have covered hundreds of weddings. Please see our testimonials page for some recent comments.
- A much more natural, fluid and complete film can be made using multiple cameras and operators. This allows us to capture multiple angles and to be recording, for example, the bride entering the church at the same time as seeing the groom nervously waiting! Many companies advertise 'two cameras' but often there is only one operator who sets up the second camera, statically on a tripod which obviously is much less effective. We always use two operators and multiple cameras to film your wedding.
- 'You film we edit?' There is more to filming a wedding than just picking up a camcorder and zooming in and out. However good the auto-focus there will be times when it is fooled and similarly does an inexperienced operator know how to deal with the back-lit situation which often occurs in a church or during the speeches? Quality can't be edited into poor footage – both the camerawork and editing need to be good. Please also be sure to compare prices you may find a professional complete service costs not more that a you-film-we-edit service.
Any other questions? Please use our enquiry form.


text:
Believe it or not, the not-so-easy to resist features of Pixel 2 can now be availed on older phones by using Android 8.1. Although Google announced that the new features will be launched by the end of this year but the users can download the first preview already. The Pixel 2 features are highly sophisticated nothing like those on an earlier Android devices.
Users looking to install the latest version of Android need to ensure that their device can support this update. Till today, the update is only applicable for Google phones including Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel, Pixel XL, Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P and the Pixel C.
Also Read: All about Android Instant Apps
The installation process is fairly simple. The user should visit the Android Beta website and login to their Google account. Once signed in, the user will see a page with details of the preview system and a segment called 'your eligible devices'. Select the device where the desired update is required and download the Android 8.1.
Why Android 8.1 Oreo is different?
While the official launch of Android 8.1 is still pending, some of the spoilers have revealed that it has many added features. Most of the new features are derived from Pixel 2 and Google has also managed to rectify some loopholes from the previous Android 8.0
Dark theme is undoubtedly the most striking feature that the company launched in its Pixel 2 phone. The user just has to change the home screen wallpaper to a dark theme and everything including menu and all folders will convert to this theme instantly.
Quick Read: Android 8.0 Oreo update to be rolled out in the beginning of 2018
There is also a semi-transparent notification bar in Android 8.1 which has a good visual appeal. In addition, the power menu has been modified in Google's new phone as it slides from one side of the phone exactly from the point where actual power button is placed. Therefore, it gives a sleek look to the entire menu.
As discussed earlier, the new update also fixes some of the sore eyes of the previous Android 8.0. Some of the apps used to run in the background while some overlapped others which were almost impossible to swipe out. Android 8.1, however, fixes these problems entirely.
There is a high possibility that Google could reveal some additional features in Android 8.1 preview.


text: Welcome to our exciting 2017-2018 school year!Name: Deb JenkinsSubject: Business EducationEmail: firstname.lastname@example.com is going to be an exciting year! We are offering Honors Personal Finance II for the second year in a row! If you are enrolled in Personal Finance I then you are eligible to take Honors Personal Finance II next year. HPF II also requires you to be a 16 years or older as a Junior or Senior because you will have the opportunity to work in our Fitch Branch of Charter Oak Federal Credit Union. This class also requires a recommendation from Mrs. Jenkins or Ms. O'Neal or Mr. Small.All assignments can be found on Schoology once it is up and running.It is important for you to view the Fitch High School homepage where you will find important documents and dates.Please email me if you have any questions, comments or concerns: email@example.com.


text:
I have started to explore Canvas Apps and my findings from it is about to be documented in three different blog posts. In the first one I gave some suggestions on how to get started with Canvas Apps, written from the angle that you come from the model-driven world. In this second blog post we will take a look at some basics when creating a Canvas App from scratch, such as adding the different parts we need and type in some basic formulas. We will also make use of the camera control, how exciting!Continue reading "Canvas Apps from scratch and exploring the camera control"
Month: Aug 2019
How to make it from Model-Driven Apps to Canvas Apps
For someone coming from the Dynamics CRM/xRM world, Model-Driven Apps are easy to grasp. It simply contains the same concepts that we are already familiar with, such as Sitemap, Dashboards, Forms, Views, Charts etc. Canvas Apps on the other hand, might be a bit overwhelming at a first glance. I cannot say I am fully there yet, all comfortable drawing canvases and adding formulas, but at least I have started my journey into this new and exciting world. Now that I have learned a bit about it, I thought I could write down some of my findings.Continue reading "How to make it from Model-Driven Apps to Canvas Apps"


text:
What is a United States Visa?
The people of the United States are enjoying the luxurious and glorious amenities there. People who are living in other countries like London, New Zealand, Pakistan, India and many other countries are always seeking some residential opportunities in the United States. But for migrating to this luxurious State, not everyone is qualified or eligible to migrate to the United States. There are lots of rules, regulations, policies and law enforced by the USCIS and the Government of United States. The Visa can only be provided when all the eligibility criteria marked as satisfied by the government of the United States.
The United States Visa
There are 2 kinds of Visa that are registered for the foreign countries citizens. As a citizen of some other foreign state, you must apply for green card visa as there are two kinds of visas introduced by the United States.
- Immigrant Visa
- Non-immigrant Visa
Introduction to Immigrant Visa
People who are holding Immigrant Visa type usually go-ahead for a purpose to become a permanent resident of the United States and grab their Green Cards issued by the Government of the United States. By holding the Green Card facility, one must be known as the Citizen of the United States.
United State Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
The USCIS is responsible for all the immigration services and its whole process. The process of Naturalization is also generated by the USCIS. There is whole long-lasting procedure when applying for an Immigrant Visa to the United States.
Guides before applying
Whenever you are going to apply for the United States Immigrant Visa must avail the following guidelines given by the USCIS:
- Read Online and Printed form Guidelines
- Overview of the eligibility criteria and process requirements
- Free Consultation in person
- An information session about Permanent Residence
- Online Appointment System
- Understand the process of naturalization
All these checkpoints are important before applying to the USICS for an immigrant visa. It takes more than 6 months to get the approval of the petition at DHS/USICS.
Complete your VISA Status with the Help of U.S department
After the approval of the petition, the further process moved forward towards the National Visa Center which is usually called as NVC. The NVC do the pre-processing of visa status. The NVC job is to collect the application fee, gather the information and schedule the interview for the applicant. They will contact the applicant when the formal Visa application and its status is completed.
Immigrant Visa Process
The proper process of applying for an immigrant visa is as under:
Submit your petition
- Wait for your petition to be approved
After the petition is approved
- Begin with the NVC process
- Hire a Lawyer
- Pay Fees
Collect, Submit docs and Forms at NVC
- Submit Visa Form
- Gather financial statements and documents
- Collect supporting docs
- Submit them to the NVC
Schedule Interview
- Prepare for the interview
- Applicant interview schedule
- After the interview


text:
On Tuesday, The Daily Tar Heel spoke with Charles Scott, the first Black men's basketball player to integrate the sport at the University, regarding Scott's thoughts on Silent Sam and the decision of the UNC-system Board of Governors to push Chancellor Carol Folt's resignation forward to Jan. 31, 2019.
The Daily Tar Heel: I would like to hear your general thoughts on the events that have transpired regarding Silent Sam and Carol Folt?
Charles Scott: To be honest with you, in September at my Hall of Fame enshrinement, I made a speech about how I was very proud to be a Tar Heel. Today, I don't feel that way. I understand the authority that the Board of Governors have, I understand the right to do what they have done. I do not question anything that they have done, other than the manner that it was done. I think Chancellor Folt looked out and her interests have always been the University and the student body and the character and the integrity of the student body and I think that was her main interest in what she's done and I think the response has been a little vindictive and pettiness to her. And that disappoints me. The University of North Carolina in the whole system is the crown jewel and I think too many times we use, and when I say we I mean the University itself, use the character and the moral fortitude of Coach Smith to kind of give us a picture of what the University is about. But I don't think today they can use Coach Smith's moral character as the way the board responded to Ms. Folt.
And I think that the student body should really take a look and understand the stance she took for them. I'm very proud to say I'm a friend of hers and I think that the stance she took for the student body is courageous and just as important as the stand that I took when I went to the University of North Carolina. She took a stand on character and she took a stand on integrity and she took a stand on what she believed was right. And the response that she got from the Board of Governors I thought was anger.
DTH: So would you say the way that Chancellor Folt has been treated and the response from the Board of Governors, that is what specifically inspired you to speak today?


text:
No products in the cart.
Vegan Taco Unisex Sweatshirt
Vegan Taco Unisex Hoodie
Vegan Taco Unisex T-Shirt
Eat Plants Unisex Sweatshirt
Eat Plants Unisex Hoodie
Eat Plants Unisex T-Shirt
Peeling Healthy Unisex Hoodie
Peeling Healthy Unisex Sweatshirt
Peeling Healthy Unisex T-Shirt
I Love It When You Call Me Big Papaya Unisex Sweatshirt
I Love It When You Call Me Big Papaya Unisex Hoodie
I Love It When You Call Me Big Papaya Unisex Tee
Vegetable and Fruit Blanket
Creative Cabbage and Pet Blanket
Vegetables Plush Pillow
Vegetable Plush Pillow
Cabbage Slippers
Mixed Vegetables One Piece Swimsuit
Mixed Vegetables Crop Top
Mixed Vegetables Mens Tank
Mixed Vegetables Unisex Hoodie
Mixed Vegetables Unisex Sweatshirt
Mixed Vegetables Unisex Tee
Vegetable Pattern Crop Tee
All dimensions are taken with product laying flat.
Measurements are provided in inches. Have any questions?
Email us at [email protected].com and we'd be happy to help!
Username or email address *
Password *
Remember me Log in
Lost your password?
Email address *
A password will be sent to your email address.
Your personal data will be used to support your experience throughout this website, to manage access to your account, and for other purposes described in our privacy policy.


text:
Marketing on the internet has become a really popular way to promote a business. If you want to get into internet marketing, start by learning from the experts and by reading about their methods. The internet is full of helpful hints on running a success online marketing business. Read this article for some suggestions.
Use social networking to your advantage. Creating a page on your chosen social media site can generate many more readers than you might expect. Simply asking your friends or current readers to share your page, can cause a website to go from a small database to a huge audience, in simply days.
To increase the quality of your internet marketing, start blogging. Regular blogging gives yet another outlet where you can interact with your clients. Also, a blog makes your website larger, making it more visible to search engines and increasing the number of visitors to your site in the long run.
Every webmaster should have a good understanding of the people who visit his or her website. No webmaster needs a better understanding than the one who starts an affiliate marketing program. The website owner should pick and choose affiliates, concentrating on those whose products and services make a good fit with the interests of the website's visitors.
Offer your customers free products or special bonuses for referring others to your website. People are more likely to trust a business which their friends or co-workers recommend, and the increased sales will more than compensate for the cost of the free products. Word of mouth referrals are still important even in the age of search engines, and they can be the deciding factor when choosing between two competing products.
To get more results for every internet marketing method you use, build your authority. Work on getting well-known in your particular niche to rank higher in the search engine as well as get more traffic to your web pages. People will also naturally turn to you for information and products, because they'll trust you more than other people or businesses with less authority.
Deciding what direction to take your website and business can be a daunting task. Make a list of interests and continue to narrow the list down until you have made a decision. It is best to pick a niche that you know about, and that you enjoy. It is much easier to market a website if you have a concrete goal in mind.
Make sure you guard your email list. You don't want it leaked to spammers or scammers who will ruin your reputation. Make sure you never ever buy an email list either. Buying a list to send out emails won't do you any favors – it'll just get you reported for spam and get you blacklisted by email providers.
In addition to reading articles such as this one to get ideas, you also have to apply these suggestions to your business. If you do not apply them, you will not know if they work for you. You need to be bold enough to take some risks and try new methods. Progress might come slowly, but if you are consistent in applying proven ideas, your business will become successful.


text:
Can you hear it? Spring is knocking on our door! It is the time of nature's annual renewal after a long hard winter. Soon we will see the trees blossom and flowers bloom with beautiful colors of green, yellow, red, and pink. In the spirit of the beauty of springtime, this month's Kids' Kitchen recipe features deviled eggs that are almost too pretty to eat. Note that I said "almost". In truth, these eggs are too tasty not to eat.
Creamy mashed potatoes with a hint of horseradish turn humdrum spuds into sublime comfort food!


text:
Day Trippin'
April 16, 2018 § Leave a comment
Old Sheldon Church Ruins
April in Charleston is the time where thoughts and hearts turn to the essence of Lowcountry spring. Sherbert-hued sunsets, balmy breezes, floral and brine aromas aloft, warm days and still-cool evenings. It is perfect picnic weather. The ideal season to linger under the shade of a Spanish moss-dressed live oak, perhaps sipping a cool glass of white wine and supping on fresh fruit, soft, warm cheese and slices of a fresh baguette bread.
There are many lovely spots to indulge in such an occasion in Charleston proper. White Point Garden, Hampton Park, and Sullivan's Island all come to mind. But, if you're in the mood for a short ride and a little change of scenery, there is an incredibly soulful and serene destination about an hour down Highway 17 on the way to Beaufort, SC.
Old Sheldon Church Ruins are the remnants of a chapel of ease built in the English Georgian style between 1745 and 1753. The church was burned down two times. Once by the British during the Revolutionary War, rebuilt, and then burned down a second time in 1865 during the Civil War.
Its sad history and beautiful ancient walls perhaps contribute to the almost spiritual aura that surrounds the green, hilly and usually very private grounds. Find your spot, pull out your picnic blanket and basket, and enjoy the ride. It will be a picnic for the ages. Beaufort is only about 20 miles further south if you want to make a full day of it. The Old Sheldon Church Ruins are located at Highway 21 & 235, Yemassee, SC, 29945. Phone: 843.525.8500.


text:
The holidays are here! Hopefully this news brings a smile to your face and warms your heart, but there's a chance it also may induce a little bit of stress especially if you are playing the role of "host" this year for one or more holiday celebration.
With Thanksgiving just days away, we wanted to provide you with our best tips for surviving the holidays as you host family and friends. Planning, cooking, cleaning and making sure everyone is comfortable is more than a full time job, but we want to be sure you enjoy the moment, too! Let's start with these six pieces of advice for smart and savvy holiday hosting.
Know what you're signing up for
Before you commit to hosting Thanksgiving (or any holiday) be sure you really think about everything you're signing up to do. This means opening your home to family and friends, cleaning, cooking, playing "maid" and putting everything back together once your guests depart. But don't forget about the perks! You don't have to travel, you get to "show off" your hosting skills and you can arrange everything just the way you want it.
The bottom line, make sure you thoroughly think through this commitment and that, to you, the pros outweigh the cons. Don't play the role of host is your heart isn't in it. Believe us, your guests will notice!
Map it out
Once you say "Sign me up, I'm in!" it's time to start planning. Know the number of guests who are definitely coming and who among them plan to stay a night or more. Then, map out the menu. Make a detailed shopping list to avoid running to the store multiple times. Buy in advance and when things are on sale to reduce stress.
Finally, have a backup plan. Does an unexpected guest need to stay the night? Did you mess up a side dish and need something to replace it on the fly? How some go to options that you can easily whip out at a moment's notice.
Make your life easier with rental items
Especially if you're hosting an extra-large group for Thanksgiving dinner, it's not common that you will just happen to have extra chairs, linens and table settings for all your guests. Rather than making the tough decision as to who will eat off fine china and who will eat off paper plates, consider renting your essential items to keep everything cohesive.
As an added bonus, the rental items will come with the convenience of not having to clean, repair or store them until you need them again. You get to simply send them back when you are done!
Share responsibilities
With a good outline of everything that needs done to pull off your holiday hosting, don't be afraid to divvy up the duties among guests. For someone traveling in, bringing a side dish or picking up a pie from a local bakery is a small request in exchange for everything else you are doing. They will likely be more than happy to contribute in some way! Be clear about what you need and ask well in advance to give guests time to plan for it.
Be a guest, too
This is an important one! When you're playing the role of "host," it can be difficult to switch hats and also allow yourself to enjoy the day as a guest. Sure, you may not be able to completely unwind like you would at someone else's home when they are hosting, but you can certainly build in moments of rest and relaxation. The last thing you want is to remember this holiday as a stressful and unpleasant one. Be sure to spend time talking with your guests and making positive memories that will last all year!
Ask for help!
Finally, you may unfortunately get to a point in your planning when you realize you are simply in over your head. Even the most organized person cannot foresee circumstances like an illness, accident or other unplanned disaster. Remember, your family will understand and they WANT to help you! If you need a few extra hands to pull things off, call in a trusted relative or two a few days early. If you simply cannot host due to one of these unfortunate circumstances, quickly find a backup plan and let someone else take the lead. The holidays should be a fun memory, not a frustrated and stressful one. Ask for help when you need it; people will be happy to pitch in!
Are you hosting Thanksgiving this year and have something to add? Share your tips or voice your questions by commenting below!