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AP 0107: What Were Three Things That Helped to Build Your Audience When You First Got Started?
Pat Flynn: What's up, everybody? Pat Flynn here, and welcome to Episode 107 of AskPat. Thank you so much for joining me today. Now before I get to today's question from JR, actually really excited to mention this brand new company and actually new sponsor to the show: Swiftly.com.
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JR: Hi Pat, my name's JR. I have a podcast on scholarships and financial aid for parents and their college bound teens at CollegeMoneyMan.com. Now, I've been doing a podcast for the last couple years and I have some low subscribers but I'm really trying to increase my listener base. So, I'm trying to figure out what were the three top things that you did to help increase your listener base when you first started, to help accelerate your growth. I publicize every podcast several times through the week, through Twitter and Facebook and Google Plus, I have done guest postings and I've tried to interview people that I felt would also link to my content on their own sites. What did you do to help accelerate your growth? Thanks.
Pat Flynn: JR, thank you so much for the question, and I want to be fully upfront with you. When I started my podcast I already had a large audience on my blog so that is one thing that helped me. I'm not going to count that to the three things because I know for many people out there when they start a podcast they don't necessarily have a large audience like I did and that definitely helped launch the podcast and got some exposure for it and got people talking about it of course. And a lot of people don't start with that so I'm going to go back even before that when I first started my main business at GreenExamAcademy.com. There's a lot of things I did there that helped me go from nothing to something that will help anybody no matter what platform they're on. And these are the three things I want to talk about.
So the first thing, and this is a thing I think we all know about but we may not consciously pay attention to it as much as we should and that is producing content that is actually useful. And I'm not saying, JR, that you don't create useful content. There is, of course anything we talk about we want to think of as useful but I'm talking about things that are . . . we're talking about major pains in peoples' lives that absolutely need a solution and we're providing those solutions. Other people might call this "epic content," stuff that just blows people away with the value that you're providing but just how incredibly helpful it is. And when I first started my business at InTheLeed.com which then later changed to GreenExamAcademy.com, all of the content was just that. It was stuff that people weren't talking about anywhere else that they absolutely needed help with and I knew what my audience needed help with because I was actually my own target audience. I was creating a website to help people pass this exam in the architecture industry, an exam that I took myself for that and was studying for myself so I knew exactly what everyone was going through and understood exactly what was going through the minds of my target customer and my target audience because I was going through those same things.
So I just provided them with everything that I wish I had in a way that just blew myself away and I wanted to blow other peoples' minds with it too. So, the other part about that, along the same lines is it was absolutely free. And because of that, it was shared, it just made a huge impact on people, people remembered who I was and what the site was about and they just spread it like wild fire and even companies that were related to the industry, not just people, but companies were linking to the pages of resources as well so you want to try and do what you can to become the ultimate resource and talk about topics that are maybe not, I mean maybe they're talked about elsewhere but, just in a way where it's obvious that you know what you're talking about and there's no other place to get information like it. So that's the first thing. I created epic content that wasn't talked about anywhere else, that was completely helpful and was absolutely free.
Secondly, and this is a really interesting thing that I think, you know, a lot of people do but they don't realize they're doing it sometimes. I became a forum authority leader. Now what does that mean? When I started this business I was actually very active in a forum related to this industry, this architecture industry and a lot of people had questions about this exam that I created a site about and so I went into these forums and I would reply to every single question about this exam and I wouldn't even pitch anything. I wouldn't even mention my website, it just became something I became known for. I became known as this expert in the LEED industry as somebody who's very active in these forums, you know.
If you're the first to reply to any question about this particular topic in a forum, you start to become an expert in it. I mean, and not just in your eyes, because you're the one that's going to be answering the questions as the authority leader but in the eyes of everybody else watching and you know, there might be threads in forums and a string of comments that are only ten posts for example, but you might not have the idea of how many people are reading that and those things are SEO optimized as well sometimes so people will publicly look for those same questions and see your answer there. Well, they're going to be interested in you because you'll be the authority leader and that's what I became over time and maybe it took about four or five months of just constantly answering questions but everybody was like, "Oh, if you have a question about LEED, ask Pat." It seems funny but sorry, confusing with the name of the show, but that's what they would say and I would just have, underneath my messages in the little signature area was just a little link to my website, nothing, no hard selling or anything and that's how I became known.
That's where I got a lot of my traffic from was becoming this authority leader on this platform where it was obvious that I was somebody who knew what they were talking about related to this industry.
Then thirdly, and I think this was the most important and especially for this industry which is very technical, was I was personable. I became a person to people who were visiting my website, or saw me on the forums. I was somebody who everybody knew by name, you know. A lot of people around this time, especially, were trying to do what they could to look like a big brand. To look like a business. They had fancy letterhead, fancy corporate looking logos and me, I just had like a hand scribbled thing and a sort of, not very good looking website but, my personality was in it and I connected really deeply with those who were on the site. About this technical exam, like you wouldn't think that people would start to befriend somebody who owns one of these types of sites about an exam but I mean I can't tell you the countless number of emails that I got from people saying, "Hey Pat! Thank you so much Pat! Thank you for this. Bless you Pat!" Things like that for helping people pass this exam and it was interesting because the United States Green Building Council—this was several months after I came out with my own study guide for this exam—they came out with their own exam well, or exam prep material as well, and they're the company that administers this exam.
So I actually freaked out at first. I was like, "Why would people buy from me? Pat Flynn, just a random guy who took this test, as opposed to the company who actually writes the questions." Well, what I found out was, more people started to lean my way. I actually sold more when their guide came out. For one, their guide was much more expensive, but secondly, who would you rather get test information from? Pat Flynn, somebody who had taken that exam before and put their heart and soul into this blog to help other people and talks about every experience and every pain that we've all been through together? Or the United States Green Building Council, owned by who knows who, right? Like nobody knows their name, it's just a company. So people were leaning my way and they really appreciated the fact that they could learn from somebody who had already taken the exam. That they could call by name, that they could email if they had any questions, and who would respond. So I think that was another important thing.
So those are three things that helped me build my audience when I first got started. Now in terms of my podcast, even though I had an audience already, my podcast did grow quite a bit. It did work for a lot of the same reasons actually. You know, even though I started sort of with an audience already, the growth was just beyond belief and a lot of it was because, like I said before, I was producing content that wasn't being produced anywhere else. I actually, I literally took training to become better at speaking and communicating. So I was really focused on delivering great, quality content behind the microphone, but also in a way that was easy to listen to and just flowed nicely, and I think I became somebody who people could just get to know as well. That's where those intros come from. The intros to each of my podcast on the Smart Passive Income podcast have a different random fact about me and people appreciate that. I go to conferences now and people are like, "Dude Pat, I was in the marching band too!" Or, "Dude Pat, I'm also afraid of spiders, it's so funny we have that same thing!" Or, "Dude Pat, my son watches Nickelodeon all the time also!" You know, just little random facts that might not seem like they have anything to do with business, actually have everything to do with it because you're building a relationship with your audience.
So I think, JR, you know, if you're just starting out, one of the best things you could do and focus on is building those relationships with your audience and I think that because you might just be starting out, that is actually your advantage, is that you have the ability to reach out and make these deep connections that bigger brands, bigger podcasters, won't be able to do. I can't possibly make a real connection with anybody anymore through a one on one conversation like I used to. I used to, for everybody who emailed me, I would be able to respond to myself. I can't do that anymore. I would take the time to comment on other peoples' blogs, and reach out to as many people as I could on my blog to see what I could do better, but I can't do that anymore. But, you can show these people who come to your site, or who listen to your podcast that you're somebody different. That you care and you'll take time to listen to them and that's how you build those super fans who are going to eventually just listen. Not only subscribe and listen to every show and leave ratings and reviews and stuff like that, but they're going to share your show with everybody they know.
So those are some things, and the last tip in terms of podcasting is make sure you have your SEO down for your show: your iTunes, host name, yes, your host name in addition to the title and also description can be used very effectively for SEO. So if you go into iTunes and look up blogging for example, Smart Passive Income is the first one. So, check out how I do it at Smart Passive Income. You don't want to keyword stuff but you want to make things look natural because, of course, human beings are reading these things. But there are algorithms in play as well and you want to make sure that you take advantage of that at the same time. So JR, I hope that answers your question. I gave you a few more things than just three, which is what you asked for, but I want to give as much value as I can to you and everybody else out there listening. So JR, thank you so much, an AskPat t-shirt is going to be headed your way.
For those of you listening, if you have a question you'd like potentially featured here on the show, just head on over to AskPat.com. You could ask right there from that website and finally I want to also thank our awesome sponsors for today, this is Swiftly.com once again, a new service coming from the guys at 99designs. Get your small designs done fast for just $19, a completely flat fee for super fast turn around time and they say in less than an hour, however their average turn around time is currently under 35 minutes. They pair you up with a professional designer who gets your job done in a quick manner and if you're not happy with it, you get your money back. So, how awesome is that? Business cards, vectorization, maybe you have like a PSD file or a photo shop file that you need vectorized, banner ads, photo retouching, logo changes, Facebook covers, twitter backgrounds, all that good stuff. Swiftly.com. Check them out, that'll let them know that you came from this show.
Thank you so much, and as always I'm going to end with a quote. Today's quote is from Seth Godin and his book Tribes. He says, "Everyone is not just a market, everyone is now also a leader. Without leaders, there are no followers. You're a leader. We need you." Cheers, take care, and I'll see you in the next episode of AskPat.
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AP 0108: I Want to Start Two Separate Podcasts. Do I Need Two Separate Webpages for Them?
Learn to build a website and a brand you can be proud of
In our FREE 5-day challenge, you'll learn what you need to start a successful brand. Pat walks you through what you need to know, the technical side of setting up a website and email, and advice on which pages your website needs.
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Q: Error ERROR (undefined_table) in a full text search with Ecto and PostgreSQL I'm trying my implement a very basic full text search in my Phoenix application using Ecto and PostgreSQL. Based on one example and PostgreSQL docs I have in my controller:
def search(conn, %{"q" => para}) do
    search = User |> User.search(para) |> Repo.all
    render(conn, "search.html", search: search)
  end

and in my "model" file (along with the definition of the User fields):
def search(query, search_term) do
    (from u in query,
    where: fragment("to_tsvector(u.name) @@ plainto_tsquery(?)", ^search_term),
    order_by: fragment("ts_rank(to_tsvector(u.name), plainto_tsquery(?)) DESC", ^search_term))
  end

I'm getting this error:
ERROR (undefined_table): missing FROM-clause entry for table "u"

Isn't from u in query, enough (name is one of User fields)?

A: You can't use u.name like that. u is just a name that exists in Elixir when compiling the query to SQL. It gets renamed while it is compiled. You need to add another ? to fragment and pass u.name for that:
def search(query, search_term) do
  from u in query,
    where: fragment("to_tsvector(?) @@ plainto_tsquery(?)", u.name, ^search_term),
    order_by: fragment("ts_rank(to_tsvector(?), plainto_tsquery(?)) DESC", u.name, ^search_term)
end

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O Distrito peruano de Pampa Hermosa é um dos seis distritos que formam a Província de Ucayali, situada no Departamento de Loreto, pertencente a Região Loreto, Peru.

Transporte
O distrito de Pampa Hermosa não é servido pelo sistema de estradas terrestres do Peru.

Ver também
 Subdivisões do Peru
 Peru

Distritos da província de Ucayali

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Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
Six centuries of history
Aubusson craftsmanship
Low warp weaving
The task of the weaver is to "wool" the artist's work. This craftsman combines technical skills (handmade movement of the weaving) and artistic skills, implemented in the "textile translation", the interpretation through the research of fibers and colors combinations. This "harpist", as called by Jean Cocteau, juggles both of these two arts to offer a work where material, warmth, contrast, texture and variations play with the imagination and the emotions.
The weaver is the craftsman, who carries out the weaving on a loom. The French name "lissier" (or "licier") comes from the term "lisse" or "lice" (heddle in English) which designates a loop of cotton twine fixed to a warp thread to link it to a "treadle" (pedal) activated by foot to separate the even- and odd-numbered threads of the warp, which allows the passage of the weft thread through (a tapestry being made through the full covering of the warp by the weft) with the help of a "flute" (low warp bobbin), generally wooden.
On a horizontal low warp loom, the "lissier" (weaver) weaves the future tapestry weft-faced and can check his work only partially (the tapestry is rolled in as the weaver goes along) by placing a mirror between the warp threads and the cartoon guiding the weaving. An Aubusson tapestry then keeps all of its mystery during the whole weaving process. The weaver himself, as the artist, only discovers the work in its whole when they cut the warp threads to "free" the tapestry during the event known as "tombée de métier" ("fall out of the loom"). Only remains the finishing stage with the sewing of the edges and the intermediaries, which are interruptions in the weaving due to the color changes
Parallel to the mastering of the weaving gestures, the weaver must be able to converse with the creator of the model in order to make the best technical propositions and interpret at best the sketch during the conception phase of the cartoon of the future woven work. The artist suggests, by way of sketches, his own creations, in very diverse formats. From the sketch, the weaver does weaving attempts; he carries out researches about the colors, the material etc. and makes propositions of interpretation to the artist. Primary drawings on scale with the tapestry are made next to obtain the "cartoon", a left/right reversed reproduction of the sketch (for the work on the inside of the tapestry) which will help the weaver to find his way throughout the weaving process.
If wool and silk remain the preferred materials of the tapestry, any method and material experimentations are worth considering nowadays. The only necessity is the fact that those materials must remain "weaveable" (metallic stained-glass window tapestry, fiber-optic…)
Beyond the choice of colors and materials, the tapestry-craftsman can intercede with the weaving variations, transposing and interpreting the artist's intention. Contrary to the mechanical weaving, the manual one on a low warp loom allows an infinite number of colors and allows the weaver to adjust his movements permanently. Thus, the technique of the Aubusson tapestry can produce a huge diversity from effects and textures within a single production.
THE ARTIST/WEAVER DUO: A VERY AUBUSSON-LIKE TRADITION
The relationship, typical to Aubusson, between the artist who is the conceiver of the model to be weaved, and the weaver-interpreter, is the guarantee of a high-quality production. Aubusson has always been a place of dialogue between the art of movement and the most contemporary creations. The tapestries are a four-hand work, with two signatures, product of the collaboration between a weaver-craftsman and a creator, whether he is a painter, plastic artist, designer, architect or decorator.
"Everything is a question of fair relationships and honesty; not a conceited competition, but rather a mutual respect for the best profit of a common work. So were the collaborations between the Tabard workshops and Mathieu Matégot, the Goubely workshops with Mario Prassinos and Michel Tourlière, the Legoueix one with Louis-Marie Julien, the Picaud workshops with Emile Gilioli (amongst others)", Jean Lurçat
The textile interpretation labor of the artist's work is the expression of the weaver's know-how, as much through his technique as through his sensibility and his comprehension of the artistic intention. The excellence of a tapestry is made of the success in this relationship between the creator, who expresses himself through his own medium and the weaver, who imagines the weaved writing.
Then, after the 17th Century, the contemporary creation irrigated the productions from Aubusson, wall hanging, furniture and even fashion accessories. The workshops in the region of Aubusson were stimulated thanks to the input of well-known artists, who came to make original sketches weaved. Thus, one can find in the collections the most prestigious signatures back in the days, from Isaac Moillon to Garouste, by way of Picasso, Léger, Cocteau, Vasarely or even Le Corbusier…
XVIIe siècle : le label "Manufacture royale d'Aubusson"
Charissa Bremer-David à Aubusson
Nouvel accrochage pour 2020
Visites et ateliers thématiques
La tapisserie au XVIIIe siècle
Tapisserie troglodytique, Jenna Kaës & Clément Vuillier (maquette)
Le quartier de la Cité d'hier à aujourd'hui

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The Special Education Department offers individualized instruction, methods, learning strategies and specific educational/ vocational plans according to each student's Individualized Education Program (IEP). In attempting to cooperatively meet a student's goals in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), placement may include general education classes with completion of all aspects of the core curriculum, general education classes with a consulting special education teacher, inclusive classes with necessary student accommodations, inclusive classes with modifications that alter core curriculum objectives for appropriate individual IEP goals and objectives, one or more resource classes, a self-contained learning environment with goals that stress daily living, functional academics, personal/social, pre-occupational vocational and leisure skills community access and/or employment/internships experience is also available if the IEP team deems it appropriate. Grading in any of these various placements may include letter grades, pass/fail notations and/or transcript codings. See your case manager for specific courses not listed in the catalog.
A referral for Special Education services involves team interventions, parental involvement, staff input, formal and informal assessments and information/sharing meetings. This process may take several weeks. If special education testing, classification and/or placement is warranted, a meeting to develop and write an individual education program is held. This meeting involves the student, parents, teachers and other support services personnel.
See the PCSD Special Education page for more information about education for students with special needs.
ELL services are for students that need assistance in learning to speak, read, listen to and write English during the school day. If a language other than English is spoken in the home (as reported on the PHLOTE form at the time of school enrollment), the student's English language proficiency will be assessed.
The assessment will test the student's oral, reading and writing skills in English. The student will be placed in the language proficiency program that will best meet his/her needs based on the results of the assessment. ELL program services include instruction and support in oral language skills, listening skills, reading skills, writing skills and will be taught in an ELL classroom or (depending on how well they are learning English) will be supported in the general education classrooms.
Once the student has reached a level of competent or fluent in speaking, reading and writing, they will then be placed on "monitored" status. This means that they should be able to be successful in their regular classrooms without receiving additional instruction in the ELL program. The ELL teachers will monitor their performance in their classes for 2 years while they are on "monitored" status. If the student is successful during the two years of monitoring, they will then be exited from the ELL program.
If the student is not performing well in school, other types of support may be necessary. Possible options might include making modifications in the general education classroom, after-school programs to help with tutoring and/or homework, summer school, or special education for students who qualify for services because of a disability that impacts their ability to learn.
Parents have the right to decline ELL services for their child. Direct ELL program questions to the school ELL teacher, or Kathy Einhorn, PSCD Director of Student Services (435-645-5600).
Academic Skills and Instructional Support are alternative education support classes designed for students who need extra help in general education classes. These classes emphasizes effective study skills and learning strategies while providing independent study time. This program is committed to helping each student develop self-discipline, personal values, and social responsibility. Contact your student's guidance counselor for more information.
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APSU Men's Golf continued climb on final day of Tiger Invitational
Opelika, AL – Austin Peay State University (APSU) men's golf wrapped its toughest test to date, with the 2019 Tiger Invitational presented by Jason Dufner coming to a close, Tuesday.
The Govs were one of eight programs to improve their shooting each round, topping out at 295, Tuesday, for a three-round 902 (307-300-295). Although no Ohio Valley Conference schools were in the event, Austin Peay did defeat a local foe in Lipscomb, which finished with a 915.
Austin Peay Men's Golf improve on finial day of the 2019 Tiger Invitational. (APSU Sports Information)
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APSU Baseball heads to Nashville to face #1 Vanderbilt
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) baseball begins its first road trip of the season when it meets nationally-ranked Vanderbilt in a 4:30pm, Wednesday contest at Hawkins Field in Nashville, TN.
The Governors hit the road after picking up their first two wins of 2019, sweeping a Sunday doubleheader against Northern Illinois.
Austin Peay Baseball travels to Vanderbilt Wednesday for a 4:30pm game at Hawkins Field. (APSU Sports Information)
Nashville Predators fall to the St. Louis Blues 2-0
St. Louis, MO – A frustrating night for the Nashville Predators as they completed the second game of a back-to-back series, falling to the St. Louis Blues, 2-0.
The Predators had NO offense against the Blues tonight, but still had a chance to win the game behind the amazing goaltending of Juuse Saros, who was a human punching bag for St. Louis. The Blues outshot the Predators, 44-19.
In what could be a first round matchup in the Stanley Cup playoffs, the Predators failed to beat the Blues during the regular season with tonight's loss.
Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) defends the net against St. Louis Blues right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (91) during the first period at Enterprise Center. (Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports)
#7 Tennessee Vols hit the road to take on Ole Miss
#7 Tennessee Vols (24-3 | 12-2 SEC) at Ole Miss (19-8 | 9-5 SEC)
Wednesday, February 27th, 2019 | 6:01pm CT
Oxford, MS | The Pavilion at Ole Miss | TV: SEC Network
Oxford, MS – With only two weeks remaining in the regular season, No. 7 Tennessee will begin its final push for a conference title Wednesday night on the road against Ole Miss.
The game will tip at 6:00pm CT at The Pavilion at Ole Miss and will be televised on SEC Network and can also be viewed online through WatchESPN. Fans can listen live on their local Vol Network affiliate to hear Bob Kesling and Bert Bertelkamp describing the action.
With a chance to repeat as SEC Champions, the Vols (24-3, 12-2 SEC) are currently in a 3-way tie for first place in the league with Kentucky and LSU.
APSU Softball on the road Wednesday to take on Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) softball team will make the short 81-mile trek down Interstate 24, Wednesday, to Middle Tennessee and Blue Raider Softball Field for its first mid-week contest of the 2019 season.
The Governors (8-6) enter the tilt coming off a 3-1 weekend where they swept McNeese in a three-game series before dropping the weekend finale to Lamar.
Austin Peay Softball plays Middle Tennessee in Murfreesboro, Wednesday. (APSU Sports Information)
101st Airborne Division Fallen Signal Soldiers honored in Valhalla Hall
Written by Staff Sgt. Cody Harding
3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (AA) Public
Fort Campbell, KY – In the Command Team hall of Company C, 21st Engineer Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), 87 displays line the orange and white walls. On each display is a picture and the name of a Signal Soldier who paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving overseas. These service members were posthumously awarded the Golden Order of Mercury by the Signal Corps Regimental Association.
As Company C is also known as Viking Company, Capt. Horacio Rivas, the signal company commander wanted to name the hall after Valhalla, the Norse afterlife for those who fall in battle, where they fight during the day and feast at night.
Capt. Horacio Rivas, commander of Company C, 21st Engineer Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, speaks to his Soldiers about the importance of the Valhalla Hall display at the dedication ceremony February 14th. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Nathan Carvalho)
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Clarksville Police report Leonard Green with Revoked License Runs After Traffic Crash
Clarksville Police Department (CPD)
Clarksville, TN – A man driving on a revoked license involved in a traffic crash was taken in custody by Clarksville Police after a lengthy foot chase.
Clarksville Police Officers responded to a call in the area Highway 12/Elk Drive involving a motor vehicle crash around 7:40am.
A man identified as Leonard Green, driving a Mazda was traveling on south Highway 12, approached stopped traffic, couldn't stop in time, and collided with the rear of a Ford driven by a woman in her 30s.
Clarksville Police take Leonard Green into custody after he rear ended another vehicle and fled on foot. (Jim Knoll, CPD)
Nashville Sounds unveil Exhibition Game Ticket Options
Nashville, TN – The Nashville Sounds has announced the on-sale date and ticket options for the Major League Baseball exhibition game between the Sounds and Texas Rangers at First Tennessee Park on Sunday, March 24th at 1:05pm.
A Major League Baseball exhibition game has not been played in Nashville since June 3rd, 1999 when the Sounds hosted the Pittsburgh Pirates at Greer Stadium.
The first opportunity for fans to secure a ticket to the exhibition game is by purchasing the "Big League Bundle".
Nashville Sounds to play exhibition game against the Texas Rangers at First Tennessee Park on Sunday, March 24th.
APSU Chamber Singers and orchestra to present Mozart's "Missa Solemnis"
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – At 7:30pm on Thursday, February 28th, 2019 the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Symphony Orchestra and the University's Chamber Singers will present Mozart's "Missa Solemnis in C" in the Mabry Concert Hall.
The concert, which is free and open to the public, will also feature the winners – Hayden Giesseman and Berta Teodora – of the APSU Department of Music's 2018-19 Concerto Competition.
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American Red Cross reports Severe Shortage of Type O Blood
Nashville, TN – The American Red Cross has a severe shortage of type O blood and urges type O donors – as well as eligible blood and platelet donors of all blood types – to give now to ensure lifesaving patient care isn't impacted this winter.
Type O blood is the most in-demand blood type, helping patients facing life-threatening conditions and emergencies every day.
HBO, Red Cross partner to offer sweepstakes, T-shirts to donors and Game of Thrones fans. (Amanda Romney/American Red Cross)
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UK director A D Cooper's short for the Visible Poetry Project adapts a poem by the early 20th-century Welsh "supertramp" W. H. Davies. I had the pleasure of seeing the film, and meeting the director, last Saturday at a special curation of VPP films at London's Poetry Cafe. Cooper said her decision to film in London, rather than in some more pastoral setting as the text might seem to suggest, was driven in part by filming logistics and in part by the desire to avoid naive illustration, and that some of the shots were unplanned and serendipitous. I told her it really worked for me, both as a tourist in London and as a country person in cities generally, where I often wonder why no one else seems inclined to pause and gawk at the amazing surroundings. So for me, the text and the video seem tailor-made for each other.
For full credits, stills, and other information about the film, see its page on the Hurcheon Films website.


"Amazing!" "Inspiring!" "We'll be back next year." These are just some of the comments we heard from those of you who attended the 2014 Summer Institute in July.
Approximately 3,800 people attended Wednesday evening's plenary session to hear Lee Strobel and Jim Leffel! The 2 weeks following the Summer Institute the Xenos office had record telephone and online orders for the conference teachings. One gentleman called from the state of Delaware to order the entire conference! He shared he happened to be in Columbus during the conference and decided he and his pastor friends would stop by and attend. This year's Summer Institute topic, Evangelism was just what God had been placing on their hearts for their congregations. They want them to listen to all the teachings!
What a great conference! The information has been very practical and easy to apply to our everyday lives. If you were not able to attend or missed a breakout session you really wanted to hear, you can listen online. You can order DVDs of the plenary sessions by contacting Julie Beal at bealj@xenos.org.


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2016 Audi A4 Sedan and Avant to finally be unveiled later this month
Australian magazine Motoring has learned from Audi sources the long-awaited next generation A4 Sedan and A4 Avant will be officially revealed before the end of this month.
Following an endless string of spy photos and videos, the all-new A4 B9 is almost here as it will soon be unveiled at the company's headquarters in Ingolstadt, Germany where it will come with a sharpened up evolutionary design and the MLB platform bringing an estimated 100 kg (220 lbs) weight loss. Interestingly, the A4 Avant will also be shown even though initial reports were indicating a 2016 launch for the more practical version.
Both of them are bound to grow in size and feature more angular lighting clusters while the interior cabin will be less cluttered as Audi's designers have removed some of the physical buttons and knobs.
One of the engines set to be offered in the compact premium model is a newly developed 2.0-liter 4-cylinder TFSI which Audi says will be the most economical motor in its class. It produces 190 PS (140 kW) and 320 Nm (236 lb-ft) of torque and will enable the new A4 consume less than 5 liters / 100 km (47 mpg US / 56.5 mpg UK).
Audi has already commenced testing of the warm S version in both sedan and Avant body styles and we know that further down the line there's going to be a new range-topping RS4 which will lose the normally aspirated V8 4.2-liter engine in favor of a smaller turbocharged unit.
A proper debut of the next generation Audi A4 will take place this September at the Frankfurt Motor Show when Audi will open the order books before kicking off deliveries by late this year.
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The Trump Administration Is Refusing to Disclose What Katharine Gorka's Role Is at DHS – Democracy Forward Is Suing To Find Out
Press Release March 7, 2019
A Senior DHS Official Since 2017, Gorka's Role Remains Unclear
Described as an Anti-Muslim Activist, Gorka Reportedly Played Role in Gutting Grants Combating White Nationalism Prior to Charlottesville, Pittsburgh Tragedies
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, Democracy Forward sued the Trump administration for refusing to release records detailing the role Katharine Gorka plays as a Senior Advisor within the Department of Homeland Security. Gorka was hired in May 2017, but since then has largely remained out of public view.
Gorka is a terrorism researcher who has been described as an "anti-Muslim activist" and has been accused of holding an "Islamo-centric view of terrorism," despite the fact that most terrorist acts in the United States are committed by white supremacists. During Gorka's tenure at DHS, she reportedly worked to de-prioritize white supremacist violence and reorient the agency's Countering Violent Extremism program towards a singular focus on Muslim communities, even as white nationalist violence has risen.
"The public deserves to know what Katharine Gorka is doing at DHS, but the Trump administration isn't saying," said Democracy Forward Press Secretary Charisma Troiano. "We're suing to find out whether her extreme and biased views are driving Homeland Security resources away from real threats."
Weeks before a neo-Nazi killed a woman in Charlottesville, VA, DHS revoked a CVE grant for a program that sought to de-radicalize white nationalist gangs, a decision with which Gorka was reportedly involved. Today, despite recent high-profile instances of white extremist violence–like the massacre at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, the largest act of anti-semitic violence in American history–the CVE program is essentially defunct, a fact which some attribute to Gorka's successful opposition to using CVE to counter violent white extremism.
Democracy Forward requested records from the Department of Homeland Security in November of 2018 under the Freedom of Information Act. The records sought include calendars, call logs and other documents that would explain Gorka's day to day activities within the Trump administration.
DHS failed to provided any documents, leading Democracy Forward to file its suit for records today.
Charisma Troiano
Democracy Forward Sues Trump Administration for Withholding Records On Anti-Semitic Segment That Aired on Government-Funded Network
Trump Administration Tries to Dismiss Baltimore's Case Against Its Illegal Change to Immigration Policy - Baltimore Files Opposition Spotlighting New Data Demonstrating Harm


Nine years ago high blood pressure killed Barbara McKinney's parents. Four years ago, it took her sister.
Now the 41-year-old Lexington Terrace resident is suffering from hypertension, or high blood pressure, a disease that afflicts many in her West Baltimore community. Like others, she finds it DTC difficult to control her illness, which untreated can lead to heart disease and strokes.
"We'd like to be on a nutritious diet but that's not feasible on a fixed income," said Ms. McKinney, whose high blood pressure was diagnosed four years ago. Despite her doctor's orders to reduce salt and fat intake, she continues her regimen of eggs and bacon, fried chicken and seasoned salt. She says, for now, she hopes the medication her doctor gives her will be enough to control her blood pressure.
For doctors, Ms. McKinney's situation is equally frustrating. That's why the University of Maryland School of Medicine and the state health department are collaborating on an effort to "Strike Out Stroke" in West Baltimore neighborhoods.
Yesterday the university invited three-time Olympic gold medalist Florence Griffith-Joyner to speak to youth at Lexington Terrace Elementary School on using fitness as a way to prevent heart disease. Later the track star gave a talk at a physicians' conference on ways to deal with people who don't understand how or why to avoid hypertension.
"My main purpose is prevention -- to inspire as many Americans as we can to eat healthy," said Ms. Griffith-Joyner to an audience of 50 doctors who practice in the West Baltimore area. "The problem in the African-American community is that the information is not getting into the community."
Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer in Maryland, according to recent surveys by the state health department, which is giving the university $250,000 to study and combat the disease in West Baltimore.
"If you look at Baltimore City and compare it with other counties in the state, it leads in cardiovascular disease and the bad outcomes" that result, said Dr. David Stewart, director of the university's initiative.
Through a series of interviews in a five zip-code area, the group has attempted to examine why the city has higher rates of hypertension and its complications, using West Baltimore as a research site. A picture is emerging of a community in which few can afford medical insurance. As a result, many only see doctors on an emergency basis.
The community is also predominantly black, and research has shown that African-Americans are more likely to suffer from hypertension and its fatal complications.
"There is a big gap between what they do know and what they do," said Dr. Stewart, referring to the fact that people often do not respond to doctors' warnings.
"I had a patient yesterday who has hypertension, who smokes two packs a day, is obese and drinks lots of coffee. But she says she feels good," recounted Dr. Vimala Philipose, a nurse practitioner at Open Gates Health Center, 920 Washington Blvd. "But hypertension is a silent killer. We have to teach them that even if they feel good, even young people have strokes."
Dr. Elijah Saunders, head of the medical school's hypertension division, said doctors must understand "some of the ethnic and cultural differences if their background is not of the people they are treating."
To help patients change their "ingrained ethnic diets," he said, doctors should offer creative substitutes. "We believe there are some diets and menus that can eliminate fat and that keep within tastes," he said.


For an introvert, there is nothing more cumbersome than sitting in a classroom filled with students who are talking, playing and being active in all the class activities.
It is hard to get the mind away from the feeling of being surrounded with so many people, let alone focusing on studies and thriving ferociously. But that is not how one can learn and ace ahead in life. Hence, introverts need to adopt several strategies and tips that can help them do well in their school.
This may not seem like a strategy, but it is an important step every introvert needs to take in their lifetime. One cannot achieve success without accepting their own personality.
Hence, introverts should first try to accept the fact that they are introverts. Moreover, they also need to get rid of the misconception that being an introvert can negatively impact their lives.
Not many people know, but great personalities like Albert Einstein, Abraham Lincoln, Bill Gates, and even Deepika Padukone are introverts.
They didn't let their personality come in the way of their success. Similarly, other introverts can also aim for big things and turn out to be successful.
The earlier introverts embrace their introversion, the better understanding they get of their goals. Thus, realizing their personality traits in school comes out as a significant step towards success.
A hobby is not just a thing to entertain oneself, but it also empowers an individual. It eliminates stress levels and builds confidence which is quite essential for introverts.
Hobbies like dancing, singing or even sports like volleyball can help in developing a personality. They also help introverts learn crucial skills like working as a team.
Even the simple hobbies like collecting old coins and postcards are essential as they cater to a person's individual likes while giving them the bunch of happy moments to cherish. A happy mind, thus, can focus on things that need concentration.
Not just this, if introverts do something that they are passionate about, they will certainly thrive more than their peers in the school.
If it's possible, introverts should begin participating in extra-curricular activities. While it effectively makes them more confident, active participation also helps them present their ideas to others.
Moreover, introverts who are creative can utilize these opportunities and if they are talented enough, can come out as shining stars in the school.
This also helps them in showcasing their hidden talent and earn the appreciation of others; thus, becoming more confident. Last but definitely not least, they can also make friends from other classes and sections in the school.
After extracurriculars, it's time to discuss studies. If introverts are not able to make effective study groups in class, they can join online study groups and take the benefits of virtual communication for studies.
In this digital era, the internet has turned out to be one of the best ways to improve one's academic performance. There are innumerable videos on study topics, articles and various platforms where students can effectively learn more.
They can also discuss their academic doubts without hesitating and get answers from their online friends.
This strategy is like the best of both worlds. Introverts who are still in school can apply for scholarships and earn various benefits by winning it.
For instance, an introvert looking for scholarship exams for class 9 can apply for Aakash National Talent Hunt Exam (ANTHE) and work hard to score well.
In case they crack scholarship exams for class 9, they not only get financial benefits to achieve their dream but this accomplishment also recognizes their academic talent. What's more? Well, their self-esteem and confidence also get a great boost.
Done reading? Well, then you know what to do. Try to adopt these simple strategies and make your school life better than ever.


In this episode of The TKO Show with Kara Ro Kara interviews me about sleep and water, two of the least glamourous seeming elements of the 7 Pillars of the FitMama Foundations™ – but boy we make them fun!!
I share my tips and tools to make it attractive, exciting and fun. We go into a few do's, don'ts and best practices.
Did you know that you will have more food cravings if you don't drink enough water and don't get enough sleep? No, it's not only your will power than needs a power up, it's your sleep hygiene.
Tune in now to hear it all and get re-inspired for your water intake and sleep routine!


Aging Research Center, Karolinska Institute.
Blekinge Institute for Research and Development, Karlskrona.
Aging Research Centre, Karolinska Institute.
A large, national, long-term, longitudinal, multi-purpose study has been launched in Sweden - the Swedish National study on Aging and Care (SNAC). The study involves four research centers collecting data in four different areas of Sweden.
The study consists of two parts: the population part and the care and services part. In the population part, a large, representative panel of elders in different age cohorts is followed over time to record and describe the aging process from different aspects. In the care and services part, a systematic, longitudinal, individually-based collection of data is performed concerning provision of care and services together with functional ability, specific health care problems, and living conditions of the recipients living in the area.
The data collection in the population part of the SNAC is not yet completed. In the present article, some preliminary results are reported from the care and services part. These pertain to comparisons between the participating areas with respect to the prevalence of disability among those receiving care and social services in their ordinary homes and those receiving care in special accommodation. A comparison is also presented with regard to the amount of home help provided to subjects with a given disability.
This project has several advantages. It is expected to generate a rich data base relevant for future research on aging and care and to have a direct impact on the future Swedish system of care and services for the elderly.


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Sentence context effects and the timecourse of lexical ambiguity resolution in nonfluent aphasia
Christopher M. Grindrod, Shari R. Baum
Speech and Hearing Science
In the current neurolinguistic literature, two proposals have been put forth to account for the deficit in ambiguous word processing observed in nonfluent aphasic patients. One proposal maintains that these individuals are impaired in the selective access of ambiguous word meanings, while the other argues that they are impaired in the process of contextual selection. In the present study, nonfluent aphasic patients and elderly control subjects participated in a semantic priming experiment, in which ambiguous words were presented in different biasing contexts at both a 0- and 750-ms ISI. At both ISIs, control subjects showed context-selective access, in that only contextually appropriate meanings were activated. In contrast, at the 0-ms ISI, the nonfluent aphasic patients showed activation of both meanings of the ambiguous word regardless of context. Only at the 750-ms ISI did they exhibit context-selective access. These results are consistent with the proposal that left hemisphere damage causing nonfluent aphasia results in an impairment in rapidly integrating lexical-semantic information into context.
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Located in Potomac Maryland, this popular salon owner had found that he had outgrown his current space and looked to occupy more space in a neighboring building. Not only was he increasing the size of his current pursuit but he was intending to add a men's salon as well. With eclectic taste and a desire to make an impact, the design developed into a swank retail space, which on the women's side evoked an airy classical look, while on the men's side a tailored masculine space. It's as if the two spaces residing side by side were shaped to create the aesthetic of men's and women's parlors of the past. The 3,200 square foot space allocates about one third to the men's side which is furnished with 6 leather studded, Italian barber chairs and millwork with the shaving and washing sinks built-in for one stop grooming. The women's side features 12 hair cutting stations which were modularly designed for the millworker to piece together the seamless storage, full length mirror and floor to ceiling light fixture. Both sides present a tremendous opportunity for retail as the modular hair cutting stations, double as retail display on the back side.
The furniture is a diverse combination of styles and fabrics that further develop this whimsical spot. A custom translucent fabric chandelier with cascading crystals sits in the center of the women's side to dress the structural column that commands the center of the room and an undulating layered film pattern graces the storefront to not only mask the afternoon sun, but also to create intrigue and allure. The back-of-house areas were kept simple and quiet as they serve as the color lounge and hair washing area. This helped to achieve the budget of $480,000, and an on time move-in date in late August of 2010. The space has received many compliments from this affluent greater Washington DC community and has also helped to inspired additional high end prospects in this retail center where many of the tenants find that their captive audience prevents pushing them towards upgrading their own spaces and images.


I wonder if anyone might be able to help with a Super 8 related question. I am shooting some time-lapse utilizing a Leicina Special and the ST-1 Electronic Control Unit. It is working great; amazing considering the camera was last manufactured in 1977 (I have DV cameras from last year that have stopped functioning).
Anyway, I want to shoot some long exposure stuff (streaking car headlights, people drawing with led lights, etc) and I can not find any information on time-exposure using the Leicina Special/ST-1 combination. Both the Leicina Special Manual and the ST-1 manual mention time-exposures, but there is no real data about how it actually works. Page 23 of the Leicina Special manual says: (see also Working Sheets No. 210-27 under "Long time exposure"). Does anyone have experience with time exposures using the Leicina Special and ST-1 controller? Does anyone know where I might find the ever-elusive Leicina "Working sheet No. 210-27" that apparently deals with this subject?
Also, production would like to get the material transfered to HD (direct to hard drive preferable) and I would like to hear about any experiences with the facilities that do that sort of thing (Bono Labs, Flying Spot Film Transfer, etc).
While the Leicina may be the ideal camera for time-exposure in Super-8, it is not the only camera that does time-exposure in Super-8. Several Nizos, Bauer-Royal's, Eumigs, and even a couple of other brands can do time-exposure as well.
Respectfully, I am not sure how this answers my initial question? Yes, several other cameras are capable of time exposure. That's fantastic. I happen to be using the Leicina, which is the one I posted a specific question about. I re-read my post and I never stated that the Leicina was the only camera capable of time-exposure, just that I was using it and that I had a technical question about its operation in time exposrue mode.
once the controller plugged to the camera it should work.
The batterypack should NOT be on the camera since the controller suplies the power. You also can feed the controller with power from the camera. So either batteries in the controller or in the camera.
When the red light on the side of the camera is on shutter is open, when it's off shutter is closed.
BTW which Nizo do you prefer for time exposure and why?
While the Leicina may be the ideal camera for time-exposure in Super-8, it is not the only camera that does time-exposure in Super-8.
Actually, the Leitz Leicina Special is anything but the ideal camera to do time exposure. The external intervalometer design, its integration with the camera systems, the rarity of the device and finally, its in effect manual and unnecessarily complex ergonomics for operation make this the worst solution to make time exposures on Super 8 :( .
Sure, thanks to its Schneider 11x6mm and the interchangeable lens option, the Leitz Leicina Special is one of the top production cameras for Super 8. But serious alternatives to it with like-for-like camera-mechanical excellence and optical resolving power, plus a built-in solution with "easier-to-operate" and "great-results-first-time" experience would be the Nizo professional and Bauer A 512.
Even the external intervalometer for the third alternative, the Beaulieu 4008 ZM II (with Schneider 11x6mm, not the Schneider 6-70mm) is a more thought-through device.
Since no one had responded to you yet I was letting you know you had other options just in case you didn't have much time, which is usually the case for professional productions.
Indeed we are doing this for professional output. Forgive me if my tone seemed less than appreciative. Fortunately we do have the benefit of time. Which camera is best for time exposure? Which offers the most control?
Also, I would like to hear people's experience with transfer of supr-8 to HD.
I am currently in negotiations with Todd-AO here in London for a more sizeable HD Telecine project using 10-bit uncompressed direct to hard disk.
I have been shown a testreel of Super 8 7217 that was (as I would need it to be for my purposes) pillardboxed to accomodate the full 1:1.33 Super 8 frame and I must say it did blow me away. The texture, photographic layering of the emulsion comes out beautifully, and there is no trace of "that" coarse-grainy look if one does not want it to be there. Plus: color-grading achieves amazing results when a talented person does it.
It is very impressive what one can get out of Super 8 if you take the production chain serious and don't get booged down in those "half-good is good enough for S8" ideas.
There was a huge debate here last year whether such an approach - I call it now "Santo's method" - is meaningful. But Daniel's "Halogenuros" project that 4K'd Super 8 showcased it most positively. And what I have seen so far on "merely" uncompressed HD plus downconverted media-output on Blu-ray Disc, Super 8 can really develop a cinematographic material-aesthetic outside that "1970s-family-film" stereotype it is mostly known and used for today in the industry.
Which camera is best for time exposure? Which offers the most control?
external intervalometer similar to Leitz ST-1, but less technocratic ergonomics.
I don't recall any of the Beaulieu's actually doing time-exposures.
because there are so many dials and knobs that could be left in the wrong position!
also Bolex made a "680" that did time-exposure and Revue also made a camera that did time-exposure.
the Eumigs probably have the most complex and most intriguing time-exposure options because of the photo cell that is actually imbedded just under the lens whereas the Nizo's probably have the most "controllable" style of time-lapse.
I have never used the Nizo for time-exposure (I am a Eumig guy) but apparently on the more advanced models one sets the time-lapse function first to the time interval that is desired, than the red slider on the side of the camera is shifted over and the function inverts so instead of one frame being exposed every 20 seconds, when the red switch is shifted over to the left the camera specs invert and the shutter stays open for 20 seconds and then advances a frame.
A very clever way to achieve the time-exposure function.
Indeed we are doing this for professional output.
The advantage of DSLR over film is to have instant preview, higher resolution and no need for transfer, just dump it on your harddrive and convert it to a codec compatible with your editing software.
The Super-8 won't necessarily look "vintage" if one does around an f4.0 f-stop in super-8 with a 5 second exposure and shoots either the 200 negative stock or the Velvia 50 or Ektachrome 100D stock. One can also capture 3600 frames from the super-8 film cartridge as well.
The Super-8 won't necessarily look "vintage". One can also capture 3600 frames from the super-8 film cartridge as well.
Yep, it's a cliche that one always refers S8 to a vintage look, S8 can look pro if done right. But why would one choose a more complicated and more expensive method?
It's funny, one asks a simple technical question and the discussion derives to a faith war "digital vs film".
Anyway, Alan, could you describe the shots you're planing to do in time-exposure and with what footage you have to intercut it.
Or maybe you just don't care and want to shoot the stuff with your leicina, anyway it's fun using a S8.
Agree with you, Alex; disagree with you Bernhard.
Actually, it's not that simple, and has nothing to do with a pointless "digi vs film" battlefield thread indeed.
It's just that the wording of your post did imply for Alex specific connotations which are all-too-often impeding discussions about S8 as a medium. I am fully certain that you are a pro that meant this in the way you posted it above. But there a countless unreg'd readers who visit this forum to get an overview and understanding of S8, and for the sake of completion, a self-reflective discussion is important: which is what you and Alex engaged in.
a) material aesthetics count to transmit a message and are concious decisions a filmmaker does after giving it considerable thought (even though "the suits" will question every dedolight and Arrimax on your budget list, let alone the shooting format).
Hence if someone asks about a S8 technicality for a "pro production", it is not automatically because he is probably shooting on S8 because he doesn't know any better or indeed any other digi or cine medium. He might shoot on it because he wants S8's easy-to-handle principles, or the on-set convenience it allows, or the unconspiciousness the gear enables all the while retaining aesthetics inate to all cine-film formats which (despite S8 being smaller than S16 or N35 blabla) are consistent and immediately recognisable.
Even those RED threads have now profoundly understood that point and are promisingly discussing what I think to be the best cinematographic discussions go on here right now - and certainly not along video vs film trenches).
c) comes from the corner (and I don't mean you, Bernhard, specifically with this strongly formulated point - I just want to make a general point here as Andy is looking at this from a production perspective) that is intellectually ladden to attribute specific cultural perceptions to Super 8 as a "vintage format" because of its social provenance, but have actually nothing to do with Super 8 as a contemporary cinematographic medium. Having lived in Continental Europe for too long (where this coarse-grain flicker Super 8 tradition impedes any form of real filmic advancement), I too had this perspective. But my exposure to the Californian sun and British rain, and to actually see what one can do with a Vision2 or Plus-X via a talented HD Telecine changed my opinion fundamentally (see my earlier posting).
You can add the Eumig 800 series to that list. (although NOT the 800, but the 830, 860, 880 and 881). Also Bolex made a "680" that did time-exposure and Revue also made a camera that did time-exposure.
Thanks, Alex. Looking at your works, time-exposure with Eumigs are alphabetically magical!
As I said, an external intervalometer was made available in the late 1970s (after 4008 prodution had already ceased) that enabled this feature by being connected to the open motor-shaft to the left-hand side of the 4008 ZM II and ZM IV bodies only.
It was made as a very small production run and is thus extremely rare. I have only seen it once at Ritter Film + Videotechnik (ex-Beaulieu Germany) in the mid-1990s where it was sort of auctioned-off at one of its trade fair shows. I put my name down on a prospective-buyer-list, but I was told that the list was already pages-long and they doubted it would materialise in my lifetime. Got a mint Bauer A 512 in the Profi Set from them and cheap as chips instead.
Someone from the BCFI made 3 to 4 replicas of it, but only for his mates. Until they pass away and their families decide to sell the equipment, they won't reach the market.
Ehm, sorry, Alan, when I referred to you as "Andy" in above posts. I can't edit it (for some unknown reason), so I must seek an apology for it in this way.
Please accept my sincerest apologies, Alan.
I did test out a DSLR but I was not really happy with the results, and the nature of what we are shooting (exterior day for the time lapse) meant that there was a great deal of frame-to-frame exposure compensation required on Flame/After Effects/Digital Fusion/Nuke (whatever had the plug-in) to get it to look good.
Believe me, I have no interest in a "digital vs film" flame war. I am neither a film purist nor a digital purist. I worked for DALSA for 2 years on their 4K digital camera, I worked for Panavision, I did DI, HD post, VFX, etc. The argument is a dead issue as far as I am concerned. You use what is right for the project and what makes sense financially. Ultimately most of the people fighting about this point do not have to ever go in and deal with the line producer regarding the actual camera budget of a project. Sure, I'd love to shoot the time-lapse/time-exposure using an Arri 435 Advanced with a capping shutter and a set of Master Primes and then have the negative scanned at 4K, but the logistics and economic reality on the project simply do not support it. We will likely shoot 16mm, Super-8, HD, 35mm and some DSLR before the project wraps; it is just that kind of gig.
To be clear, we are not using Super-8 to mimic a "70's look," we are using it because we really, really like the result. I asked the question about transfer to HD because I want to make sure we squeeze the most out of the Super 8 negative that we can. I would like to go to one facility that people recommend, rather than testing a whole bunch and wasting a lot of time.
Hmm, can't comment on HD Telecine experiences in LA or CA area, Alan.
Here in Europe: Todd-AO in London, UK / On Line Video 46 in Zürich, CH.
So it's more time lapse in daylight and not time exposure with long exposure times? It's true that in sunny daylight DSLR does not very well, I often end with blown highlights.
I thought it would be a night-scene with long opening-times because you said time exposure.
If you have further questions on using the controller for time-lapse don't hesitate asking. But once you plug it to the camera and play around you'll find out how works without manual or "Working sheet No. 210-27".
If you do normal time laps set the mode-knob to "1" not to "T" as I mentioned before. And all the stuff about openingtime and pause etc. doesn't matter in normal time-laps mode.
For those doing high end work but can't afford HD, uncompressed or digital betacam, betacam sp is a very solid video transfer format to work with as well. I've now seen 6 hours of super-8 transfer footage and all of the characteristics described above exist even when super-8 film is transferred to betacam sp.
The TIME EXPOSURE stuff is tricky because neither manual really explains what is going on with the shutter in TIME EXPOSURE mode. I will be shooting night exterior in TIME EXPOSURE mode. That is where the Leicina falls short. I am trying to control the exposure time so I can manually set the T-stop but I am not even sure how the shutter is timing the open/close duration. I looked at the Nizo Pro, it may be a better choice for the TIME EXPOSURE so I am trying to hunt one down.
The TIME EXPOSURE stuff is tricky because neither manual really explains what is going on with the shutter in TIME EXPOSURE mode.
Set your the modeknob to "T", and try it manual. First trigger will open the shutter, second trigger will close it, third will open it etc... By doing this you should understand how the mechanisme works in "T-mode". It took me also a while to get it.
I looked at the Nizo Pro, it may be a better choice for the TIME EXPOSURE so I am trying to hunt one down.
If it doesn't matter that open and close duration are always the same then you don't need a nizo.
...then you wouldn't want to recommend both the Schneider Macro-Variogon 1:1.8 / 8-48mm and Schneider Macro-Variogon 1:1.8 / 7-56mm on the Nizo 48- and 56-moniker models, even though these cameras do offer time exposure in the Nizo line-up.
(Exception: the very good Schneider Macro-Variogon 1:1.4 (!) / 7-56mm on the Nizo 2056 sound, but that cam doesn't offer time exposures).
The same counts for the Nizo 801 and 801 macro, whose Schneider 11x7mm is not identical to the one designed, manufactured and multicoated for the Nizo professional. In order to be legitimately sold in the broadcast market, the Pro features bespoke componentry, higher-quality materials and a superior lens ? differences of that kind matter.
To put it differently: although all apples have similar shape, they come in distinct varieties, and if you want to make a certain dish, then only one specific apple variety will do.
I don't recommend time-exposure with the f-stop completely open. I am not a fan of wide open time-lapse because I think it muddies up the lights that are both in the picture and that pass through the shot. I like to stay between f 2.8 to f4.0 and adjust my durations to match accordingly when I shoot night time time-exposure.
I have seen super-8 cameras that look marginal in sharpness for time-exposure when the f-stop is completely open then look sharper once the f-stop is dropped down just a bit.


CBD, also known as Cannabidiol, is a compound found within the cannabis plant. Although there is not significant research outlining the beneficial or negative effects of CBD, many people around the world use it for therapeutic purposes. Unlike another common compound found in cannabis like THC, CBD does not provide mind-altering effects. In other words, CBD will NOT get you high.
When a woman becomes pregnant, everything she comes into contact with can potentially affect her fetus. While there are several beneficial products that women can take, such as prenatal vitamins, other substances negatively impact the fetus. These can include certain types of foods, prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, and illegal substances.
If you are wondering if you can take CBD oil while you are pregnant, schedule a meeting with your doctor. Although there is limited research on the effects of CBD on a fetus, your provider will be able to determine whether or not you should use CBD hemp oil while you are pregnant. Many women report that they use CBD oil during pregnancy in order to reduce pregnancy-related nausea.
In general, using CBD while one is pregnant is thought to be safer than smoking cannabis itself or THC-rich products.
There is a lack of conclusive data to determine the effects of CBD hemp oil on a fetus. However, it is known that a growing fetus is equipped with an endocannabinoid system, even when the fetus is only composed of two cells. This system is in all humans and even some animals. The endocannabinoid system is a system composed of endocannabinoids, which are neurotransmitters that bind to cannabinoid receptors.
In a study conducted on mouse embryos, researchers found that the compound THC inhibited the development of the embryos which contained less than eight cells. Another natural cannabinoid found in the human body, anandamide, also stopped the embryos from developing. CBD can increase levels of anandamide, so there may be negative effects associated with CBD use during pregnancy. It is important to note that this was a study conducted on mice and the results may not be transferable to human subjects.
Given the lack of relevant research, one of the most significant findings of the last decade in this sphere is the fact that cannabinoids are found naturally in human breast milk. Several studies have confirmed that breast milk contains the same cannabinoids found in the marijuana plant and they are crucial for correct human development.
Endocannabinoids help teach a newborn baby how to eat by stimulating the process of suckling. If these endocannabinoids didn't exist, babies wouldn't know how to eat nor would they have the desire.
If you have any questions about using substances or medications while you are pregnant, including CBD, you should always speak with your doctor before trying anything new. Your doctor will be able to determine if the potential benefits of CBD hemp oil and other medications outweigh the risks of using the product during pregnancy.


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Manned Guarding: A 24-Hour Operation. A look into the RISK Management Security Services Control Centre
Manned guarding is a 24-hour operation that often entails the act of protecting people from harm, guarding a building against unauthorised access and lowering the threat of theft or damage to a site. Some roles include a front of house, reception duty and require certain professionalism in order to engage with residents or employees of the building. Another role of a static guard is to carry out regular patrols around the building to help eliminate any risks to the premises.
At RISK Management Security Services we provide our customers with exceptional levels of management support and high quality, specially selected security teams. All of our staff are selected on a site-specific basis with each customer offered the opportunity to become involved in the recruitment process ensuring they're 100% satisfied. Staff will also be recruited based on whether they reside locally to the site, it ensures they obtain a good knowledge of the area and can be more prompt.
Manned guarding is a complete operation that often requires working alongside the team in the control centre. The control room is the central hub for our security operations, this is where we handle calls from security officers or clients and where incidents are dealt with. The control room is manned by our employees 24-hours a day, this helps ensure a faster response with tasks such as responding to alarm centres alerting the status of any alarms that need to be deactivated.
Some features of our control room include:
Up to date rostering software
Live vehicle tracking software, for tracking our mobile patrol team
24-hour telephone call access for clients with any support issues
Although throughout the years, technology has advanced significantly to improve the security industry, manned guarding is still a necessary service to help raise security levels. On-site guards are often acknowledged as a visual deterrent for any potential criminals. Guards are able to use technology to their advantage to help improve their service. The control centre helps guards as it's available 24-hours a day and they are able to seek assistance with any incidents.
The role of security officers covers multiple responsibilities, all of which help build the level of security for a company's site. Some of the tasks and responsibilities are as follows…
Lock & Unlock
A lock and unlock service eliminates a job for the owners of the building as hiring an SIA approved manned guard will ensure the task is completed by following the correct procedures put in place. This is important because it's often a requirement for insurance companies.
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The Front of House responsibility for a guard allows them to restrict access to the site. They must also maintain reception duties which could include greeting employees, answering phone calls and ensuring all visitors are logged into a database.
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Someday My Favorite: The Sleuth.
I have been meaning to sit down and write this story for a very long time. Seeing how it is nearly half way through the first month of the new year, I'd be remiss in not taking a moment to reflect on one of our biggest undertakings ever. If I could think of one word to describe the story of The Sleuth, it would be tenacity. It is a story of dirt under your nails determination to finish something well. We questioned our sanity on so many levels most days. It is a true beauty from ashes tale that we will always hold so tight. Alas, here it is. The story of The Sleuth.
If we could give you unsolicited advice. Don't go perusing Craigslist for campers at the end of the season. People are all too willing to make you deals that you cannot pass up so that they don't have to store for winter. Well, we found ourselves staring at this cute 13' 1962 Aristocrat Lo Liner and couldn't pass it up. She needed a bit of TLC and a certain little boy thought it was the bee's knees that he could drive it with his trusty green tractor.
We knew we wanted to do a few cosmetic upgrades to the camper. We thought maybe we would tear up the plush carpet (ack!) and paint the interior. The 1960's may have been good for some things, but perhaps not the outfitting of Aristocrat Lo Liners.
So, the night we came home we started our mini renovation.
Oh, the naive bliss. Well, until a curious stench lead us to open the wheel well. We'll spare you the grotesque happenings next. Let's just say it demanded a breathing mask.
Suddenly our "mini" project took a turn towards "massive" project and never looked back.
We ended up tearing the camper down to it's original trailer, only to find that it had stress fractures and needed to be welded back together. Kerry painstakingly kept all the walls together as a template and our yard boasted his thoroughness...for months.
The rebuild was slow and tedious.
Needless-to-say, this project was intense and demanding and way more taxing than we were anticipating when we hooked her up to bring her home. But often, it seems, there is much beauty in pushing through the hard.
This fall Palette of Light captured these pretty photos of our favorite souls and our favorite project.
The Sleuth, named by our oldest daughter after her beloved Nancy Drew, has been a catalyst for adventure. It has kept us in the sweetest of places in the craziest of weather. A safe haven in the woods. If this girl has taught us anything, it is doing hard things does matter. It refines you. Tenacity. And that some things and some people are so worth the effort. Whether we keep you forever or not, dear Sleuth, you were the best thing to happen to us in 2018.


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Q: How can I resurrect a player who is dead behind a boss? Last night I was fighting Belial on Hell, and my friend died in the top-left corner of the platform behind him. Every time I tried to click his gravestone to res him, I would simply attack Belial instead (even though my cursor would change to the "res player" hand). I tried zooming in with Z as well, but that didn't make a difference.
This has happened other times too, but its always been on bosses that move around, so I could kite them away from the body then run back and res.
Is there any other way to resurrect a player other than clicking their gravestone? Or failing that, is there a way to tell my character to not attack when clicking, so I can click on the gravestone?
(As a side note, I did finish killing Belial all by myself as a tanky-monk, even if it did take me 5-10 minutes since he had about 75% life when my friend died!)

A: You have fallen victim to the not enough pixels demon, preventer of resurrections and smudger of details.  Your best chance would come when he's leaning a little to the right, but even that's pretty fine.
If you can't get a good click on that gravestone, no, you cannot resurrect your friend.
This is another example in an appalling list of missing keyboard short cuts.


Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) is a common deployment model and technology platform for nearly all types of applications. It is common for enterprises today to subscribe to several SaaS vendors like G Suite, Office 365, Dropbox, Box, Salesforce, Slack, and many others. But current cloud management platforms and SaaS administration tools weren't designed to handle SaaS proliferation within enterprises, and as a result, managing multiple SaaS applications is creating unprecedented risk for IT organizations.
Participants will learn how to craft a SaaS Operation Management strategy that blueprints the goals, techniques, and tools needed to get the greatest results from SaaS investments while making the most efficient use of the IT resources needed to manage them.
Carl Lehmann is a Principal Analyst in the Development, DevOps & IT Ops Channel. He leads 451 Research's coverage of integration and process management technologies in hybrid cloud architecture, as well as how hybrid IT affects business strategy and operations. The markets covered in his research include enterprise architecture management (EAM) tools, hybrid cloud integration technology (including iPaaS and API management) and business process management (BPM) software.


Do You Own a Point-and-Shoot and Like Macro Photography?
According to commercial and wedding photographer JP Danko, your old point-and-shoot might be the best macro lens (camera) you have lying around. He says he ALWAYS uses it to get the details in his wedding work and claims the images are often better than when he uses his high-end macro lenses.
Check out the article here to see what he has to say and check out his images.


Universe is the project name of a 2D Sci-Fi space game for PC (Windows XP/Vista/7). It has a control style similar to Escape Velocity Nova and Star Control II.
The idea behind Universe is to create a procedurally generated universe with virtually infinite number of solar systems to visit and interact with. Technically, there are a very finite and relatively small number of solar systems in the game–of course, if you're talking about an infinite set of numbers, any finite number is infinitely small–but the number is significantly large enough that for practical purposes no human will be able to visit them all in his or her lifetime.
The game is in very early alpha stages, and hasn't been worked on for a long time. You may also be interested in looking at the changelog.
Please be aware that there is no installation necessary. Just unpack the Zip file and run Universe.exe. Also please note that these builds have not been tested for compatibility with any computer but my own, and are intended for Windows XP/Vista/7.
The ship is respawning nearby.
Another interesting thing to note is that these alpha builds are compatible with DcUpdater made by mouser at DonationCoder.com. (DonationCoder is also a great site for lots of other cool software.) To get informed on updates using DcUpdater, simply run update.exe. If you don't have DcUpdater installed, it will help you install it. If you do have DcUpdater installed, it will add Universe to the list of applications to check for updates.
This game is created with Torque Game Builder.


Anyone is free to stop over at the orthodontist office. There is no maturity. All that is necessary is a tough jawbone. Everyone have recognized the influence of good teeth. Therefore the orthodontist industry has experienced an increase in patients from as little as seven years old. Parents believe that their babies do not have any cavity problems. This is false. So, the issue will only develop and lead to catastrophe.
Orthodontist treatments entails moving and strengthening the teeth. As a result it helps in the formation of the teeth and easy chewing. As a result you will get a tough gum, teeth and jawbone. The orthodontist helps in distributing the pressure.
The therapy is completely reliable on the complication. Therefore the condition of the jawbone, teeth, and gum are examined. The Pasadena Orthodontist then records your prior treatments. This will help in the remedy. The orthodontist then explains to you how the treatment will work. He/she will do this through the assistance of models and animations. If you are comfortable with the treatment, you will be sent for an x ray. The x ray is critical for analysis and a therapy schedule. Subsequently you will be required to pay the orthodontist so that he can begin therapy. At this point if you will have any doubts or questions, the orthodontist will answer them.
There is no definite machinery that is engaged. The apparatus that are employed are solely reliant on the problem facing the client. If for example the lower jaw is deficient, then the orthodontist will use a bionator, activator or a twin block. If the lower jaw is more outstanding, the orthodontists in Pasadena Ca will employ the use of a chip cad. However, for the upper jaw a pull headgear is more advisable.
The experience you gain from an orthodontist is entirely dependent on the expertise of the orthodontist. His ability and efforts are related to the kind of therapy you will attain. The knowledge an old orthodontist has in the industry is much more than the knowledge a newly orthodontist has. A knowledgeable orthodontist uses a little time in his therapy as opposed to a graduate. Hence the healing period is less.
The insurance companies have come up with various insurance plan and payment methods. This has boosted the services of an orthodontist to be more available. Just visit your local insurance agent and he will assist you in getting an insurance plan that is suitable for you. Also , the officer will engage you with a flexible contributing account and a monetary account. Get details on this from http://www.huffingtonpost.com/news/orthodontist/.