My name is Ryan McEniff, and I am the owner of Minute Women Home Care. Many times people ask how I got into this line of business, especially when I am starting new service for a home care client. So this is my story of how I became the owner of a home care company.
My journey to owning Minute Women Inc started in Colorado. I grew up in Concord, MA and after college moved out west, while my parents moved south to a place called Beverly Hills, FL. I received a call one day while working from my father, Tom. He explained to me that my mother (Deb) had a seizure and was going to get tests done. The test showed that she had a brain tumor. A few days later after more tests, the diagnosis became multiple brain tumors. As more and more tests were getting accomplished we started getting worse and worse news. By then I had flown down to Florida. What we thought was horrible (brain surgery to remove tumors) turned into a nightmare situation of a terminal diagnosis of cancer that had metastasized and spread throughout my mother's body. It was in her lungs, liver, brain, thyroid, hips, spine, kidney, and skull – she was given 8 months to live. Doctors said they had never seen someone with stage 4 end stage cancer have no symptoms at all until this seizure I flew back to Colorado in shock, quit my job, rented the condo I owned in less than 15 days, packed my items and drove down to Florida to be by her side.
When I arrived in Florida I was staying in a family friends condo down the street that was unoccupied. I was planning on looking for a job and living there for close to a year. When my mom opened the door to greet me for the first time, the woman I remembered was gone. When we received the diagnosis 30 days previously, we had played golf the day before. She acted and seemed normal. The woman in front of me was using a walker for support. It was obvious that a job was not necessary. I would not be in Florida that long.
After talking as a family, my mom reluctantly chose to accept treatment which was chemotherapy and radiation with the understanding that if the side effects were terrible she would discontinue the treatment. They ended up just making her very tired, which meant she was most active during the morning, by noon she was tired and needed to rest for the majority of the day. So I would come over, cook breakfast and spend time with her until she went to sleep, then I would head over at dinner time if she had the energy to eat.
A month had passed and the cancer in my mother's hip cancer continued to spread to the point where standing and walking were impossible. I am a big, strong guy (6'6 250) and after a few weeks of picking my mother up out of couches, wheelchairs, and beds my back was already in pain and sore. Picking up weight in a gym is a lot different than picking up a person that is dead weight, especially when you are doing this up to 10 times a day.
In the following weeks my mother, father, and I had to sit down with home care and hospice workers to decide how we would handle care. We decided on home care, for now. We needed the assistance in all aspects to help my mother get up to use the bathroom in the middle of the night, as well as someone to keep her company when we were not there and out doing errands. We had very kind caregivers and for the most part they were great. They provided us the extra care that was needed and were there to handle personal services that would be uncomfortable and embarrassing for both my father, mother, and me. They were very friendly and caring. We had people that understood what we were going through and were comforting and respectful of boundaries.
Like in most situations, the majority of the people that came over were not only competent, but personable. Could we have done this without home care? Yes we could have, but we would have been much more miserable. My mother would wake up in the middle of the night with seizures in her legs. Uncontrollable shakes where the only option was to hold her hand and wait until they went away. Going to the bathroom was not a two minute procedure, but would take half an hour – sometimes twice a night. My father and I were woken up multiple times in the night for emergencies. He was even more exhausted because he was sleeping next to my mother, while I was down the street.
Home care was there when I couldn't be, when my dad was no longer strong enough to pick my mother up on his own, when I needed assistance helping up my mom. Just because I was strong enough to do it, did not mean it was comfortable for her. It allowed my dad to rest in the middle of the day to get ready for being up in the middle of the night, let alone recover from the stress of know you are about to lose your partner of nearly 30 years.
The day finally came to bring her over to the doctor to see if the chemotherapy and radiation had reduced any of the cancer. Not only had it not reduced any cancer, but it had continued to spread. That was the last trip to any doctor we had to go to. Mom discontinued the chemo and radiation and was done fighting. From there it was hospice coming in and administering morphine and just keeping her comfortable and calm. As she deteriorated even faster, I wrote her my final goodbyes in a note. It was easily the hardest thing I have ever had to do, but I knew it was the best way to convey my feelings to her, let her know how much love I have for her, and that she will be (and is) dearly missed. My mom, Deb McEniff, passed away at 7pm on August 12, 2011.
Throughout the three months I was in Florida, family and close friends would stop in to help out anyway they could. During one of these times my Aunt Carol and I began to talk about my future. My condo was still rented out for the next eight months and I had quit my job. I knew that what I had seen was great and really was helpful and let my family know about this. Over many conversations Carol offered that I take a look at Minute Women. It was near my hometown, I was familiar with the area and I could take over operations until I decided what to do. I took the opportunity without much thought. I knew I could take over the business, but more importantly I knew that I could offer the help people needed. I wanted to be able to take my experiences with home care and senior care and help others in my area be able to live or pass away where they want, which for most is in their home. I was proud to take on a family run business that provides care to people and takes stress and worry off of families members that are concerned about their parents or spouse.
There were some not so great parts about having strangers in your home. With home care, we did have a ineffective, if not lazy, caregiver that was not very attentive and for the most part didn't care. When you have 24 hours of care, (which consists of two twelve hours shifts during the weekdays, and two new people doing their shifts on the weekend, as well as new people leaving and coming on board) you are going to have a not so great person. She was nice and helpful at times, but she could have been better. Instead of getting angry we called the owner of the company and a new person was sent out.
The other negative experience we had was after my mother had passed. Home care aides and nurses from hospice had come and gone. The house was just occupied by my dad. He received a call from his credit card company that it was being used in Brooklyn, NY, a place we obviously had not been in the last few weeks. This was odd, but when you use credit cards for almost all purchasing needs things like that can happen. What was a bigger concern was when my mother's 401k was trying to be accessed. There is only one way to get that kind of information – in a person's home. Was it home care or hospice? I do not know. What I do know is to take that experience and put it to good use in my current position. So when I meet with clients I speak with them about removing or securing personal papers, jewelry, cash, and sentimental belongings in a safe place where they can not be accessed. We do our best to provide great caregivers, but the world is not perfect and the right opportunity can bring the best or the worst out of people.
Over 27 years with my mom she was great, it was just a few months in the end that stunk. My father and mother gave me the most opportunities that they could provide, my childhood was great. In the end my Mom's death gave me the greatest gift possible. The opportunity to own my own business, be independent, and help others the way my family was helped. Her death opened the door for me to be a small business owner. I would trade this job in a second if it meant she did not have to pass away, but I can't make that trade. So all I can say is thank you mom for helping me live my dream, I miss you every day.


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Q: Display highchart figure in ASP.NET MVC5 view I am trying to display a simple chart in my MVC view using highcharts but somehow my javascript is not running. I want to add a chart in the following container.

I have a separate javascript file that I add in my view.

Code for lineChart.js is:
$('document').ready(function () {
$('#container').highcharts({
    title: {
        text: 'Monthly Average Temperature',
        x: -20 //center
    },
    subtitle: {
        text: 'Source: WorldClimate.com',
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    },
    xAxis: {
        categories: ['Jan', 'Feb', 'Mar', 'Apr', 'May', 'Jun',
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    },
    yAxis: {
        title: {
            text: 'Temperature (°C)'
        },
        plotLines: [{
            value: 0,
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    },
    tooltip: {
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    },
    legend: {
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    }, {
        name: 'New York',
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I don't know where the problem is. I would appreciate any help.
Thanks

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10 Warning Signs That Seniors May Be Unsafe on the Road (Canada)
Sometimes the signs are subtle. Other times, they come blazing to attention. Julia remembers her first warning sign when her mother got lost going to the dentist.
"She was gone for three hours and never made it to her appointment. Later, we would ride the backroads to the store. Then she started clocking 100 kpm in a 50 kpm zone. She eventually gave up the keys, but she wasn't happy about it."
Julia was smart to accompany her mother to get first-hand evidence of her mother's changing driving abilities. It's important to collect the facts before making any recommendations about continued driving. Here are some signs that further investigation could be needed:
Those mysterious dents. A fender bender can happen to anyone. However, if an older adult can't seem to explain what happened or you notice multiple instances of damage, further investigation may be needed to evaluate if there has been a change in the senior's driving abilities.
Trouble turning to see when backing up. The issues of aging could compromise mobility and, in turn, certain important movements needed to drive safely, like looking over the shoulder. Fortunately, newer vehicles are offering more affordable options such as back-up cameras and other assistive technologies that could help older adults compensate for some of these issues of aging.
Confusing the gas and brake pedals. You've seen the headlines: "Senior driver goes through the garage door after confusing gas pedal for brake." Dementia can lead to confusion, which could put an older driver and anyone in his or her path in harm's way. If a senior is getting confused about how his or her vehicle operates, it could be time to give up the car keys.
Increased irritation and agitation when driving. Poor health or chronic pain from conditions such as arthritis can trigger increased irritation and agitation. That irritation and agitation could lead to poor judgment on the road.
Bad calls on left-hand turns. Turning left can be tricky and dangerous for older adults who may have experienced a decline in cognitive abilities needed to make safe judgments while driving. According to driving expert Elin Schold Davis, many accidents involving seniors occur where there is an unprotected left turn (no turning arrow). An unsafe left turn could lead to a serious crash and life-changing injuries.
Parking gone awry. Difficulty parking, including parallel parking, could cause damage to an older adult's vehicle as well as those vehicles around it. Watch for signs that an individual is having problems parking or backing up.
Difficulty staying within the lanes. Ever spotted someone zigzagging along the road? If it's an older adult, it could be a sign that fatigue or vision problems are making it difficult to stay the course.
Delayed reaction and response time. Safe driving depends on quick reaction times. Issues of aging can slow those response times to create a situation where an older adult may cause an accident or be unable to respond quickly enough to prevent a crash.
Driving the wrong speed. Like Julia's mother, driving too fast for the speed limit or conditions of the road are indicators that a driver's judgment may be impaired. Driving too slowly could be just as dangerous and also a sign that something could be amiss.
Riding the brake. Riding the brake could be a sign that a driver no longer has confidence in his or her skills. A foot constantly on a brake also is hard on a vehicle. It could be time to investigate further if a senior is riding the brakes.
Seeing one of these signs might not mean a senior's driving days are over. Get to the root of the problem. Consider a comprehensive driving evaluation by an occupational therapist or explore potential assistive technologies to help keep your older loved one on the road longer.
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Editorial by thierry Ehrmann
CEO and founder of Artprice by Artmarket.com
Artprice is proud to present this exclusive report which traces the evolution of the Contemporary Art Market over 20 years.
The story it tells reflects a multitude of sociological, geopolitical and historical factors, all of which contributed to the rapid rise of Contemporary Art in the global Art Market. A marginal segment until the end of the 1990s, Contemporary Art now accounts for 15% of global Fine Art auction turnover, and is now its primary growth driver, having increased +2,100% over 20 years.
This extraordinary progression is driven by the passions that Contemporary Art elicits, but it is also based on the confidence that it has won. Nowadays, collectors no longer necessarily prefer work by dead artists, and they allow themselves to be convinced by new techniques, new art forms and new influences by living artists. Today, at a time of unprecedented crisis, the Contemporary Art Market is still galloping forward. Indeed, it's the segment that adapts fastest to changes and the one that lends itself best to online sales.
This is the story of how certain living artists rose to the rank of true icons, while the number of contemporary artists sold at auction multiplied by five and new marketplaces sprang up all over the world. While some prices have risen extremely quickly – so quickly that the MoMA missed the opportunity to acquire a painting by Jean-Michel Basquiat – a new market for affordable works has been created, with prints, multiples and derivative products circulating in abundance.
Inspired by Pop Art, Contemporary Art continues to democratize, to engage in dialogues with a much wider audience. Street Art symbolizes this breadth of appeal: Banksy's stencils are known all over the world. Among today's youngest generations, the recognition of female artists represents an even more important revolution, to which must be added the new success of artists from Africa and the African diaspora.
In short, the Contemporary Art Market has been through a very long and very profound transformation over twenty years, which Artprice has followed. We have witnessed its exponential rise until 2008 – until Damien Hirst's insolent sale just after the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers at Sotheby's – and the subsequent 'arrival' of the Chinese Art Market with its peak in 2014. Clearly, the health crisis that began in March 2020 has once again broken the market's rhythm, but there are few markets that resist rhythm breaks quite like the Art Market.
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On 5 November 2007 the European Commission adopted the Operational programme for Community assistance from the European Regional Development Fund under the "Convergence" objective in the Attica region.
The total cost (= public expenditure) of the programme is EUR 3.05 billion, of which the Community contribution (ERDF) is EUR 2.4 billion (maximum ERDF cofinancing of 79.91%), while the national contribution provided for is EUR 613 million.
The strategic objective of the programme is to develop Athens as a metropolitan and international centre in south-eastern Europe while at the same time addressing the infrastructural weaknesses of both Athens and the Attica region. This programme is in line with the new town-planning policy for the region.
59% of the resources allocated under the ERDF will focus on what are known as the Lisbon priorities (in accordance with the strategy for growth and jobs defined by the Member States in 2000).
increase to 20% the percentage of the region's population who will use public e-services.
The operational programme is divided into five priority areas.
By focusing on strengthening the urban transport network, developing combined transport, extending regional and trans-European road links and supporting energy and electricity projects, this priority is in keeping with the European and national objectives in these areas.
improve health and social infrastructure (crèches), promote digital services among the public and improve education facilities as well as those related to culture and tourism.
Tasks to be promoted in the Attica region in order to make its economy more competitive include greater use of information and communication technology (ICT) in businesses, knowledge transfer for the creation of innovative products, support for technology transfer to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), support for investment in businesses directly involved in research and innovation, the networking of SMEs, assistance for SMEs in the use of modern financing instruments, incentives for "green" entrepreneurship and improved IT services for tourism.
This objective covers both the renovation of deprived areas, by focusing in particular on the development of parks, and the urban and socio-economic regeneration of suburbs which have development potential. The promotion of activities related to culture, tourism and entrepreneurship is also to be taken into consideration.
The aim is to carry out studies and take measures to introduce, monitor and evaluate the 2007-2013 programme, promote the sharing of experiences and undertake publicity and information activities among beneficiaries and inhabitants of the region.


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Please find the Bradley-Morris Officer Quarterly Placement Sampling (QPS) for the 1st Quarter 2017 below, a sample listing of representative actual placements that BMI has facilitated in the previous quarter. This document is only a sampling and not an all-inclusive list of every BMI placement from the last three months.
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Cerys Matthews (2003)
Interview by Gavin Martin, Rock's Backpages Audio, Spring 2003
Living in Nashville, singing for Clinton, walking dogs, pregnancy, and new album Cockerhoop; in fact pretty much anything other than Catatonia. Gavin Martin probes a recalcitrant Cerys Matthews.
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Cerys Matthews: "I'll end up a spinster, like my role model Anne Widdecombe"
Interview by Ian Gittins, Guardian, The, 20 July 2001
A year ago, after a rumoured nervous breakdown, a rift within the band and a cancelled tour, the music press had consigned Cerys Matthews and ...
Cerys Matthews: Ballad of the born-again pop star
Profile and Interview by Robert Sandall, Daily Telegraph, 22 July 2006
Things got so bad for Cerys Matthews in the '90s that she broke down on stage. But a new life in rural Nashville has revitalised ...
The return of Cerys Matthews
Interview by Gavin Martin, Daily Mirror, August 2006
CERYS MATTHEWS, Britpop's very own Princess of Wales is back. The former Catatonia singer escaped to a new home in Nashville at the start of ...
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MRG Group makes two moves that promise a bigger and brighter future for Victoria music fans
by Mike Usinger on July 8th, 2019 at 2:28 PM
Vancouver Island's live-music scene is about to get a whole lot more vibrant thanks to two moves by Canadian promoters the MRG Group.
The company that runs the Vogue, Biltmore, Imperial, and Yale in the Lower Mainland has teamed up with Victoria-based indie promoter Atomique Productions Ltd. One of the big spinoffs from the partnership will be the return next year of Vancouver Island's celebrated Rifflandia Festival. Founded in 2008, Rifflandia announced a hiatus earlier this year for 2019, citing factors like shifting demographics in Victoria and an exchange rate that's made it hard to land major artists.
"We are excited to work with The MRG Group to continue to bring world class concerts and events to Victoria and Vancouver Island," Atomique co-founder, Nick Blasko said in a press release to announce the union.
MRG Group Matt Gibbons added."My colleagues and I have a lot of respect for Nick, Dimitri and their team. We are excited to use our national presence to bring more experiences to Vancouver Island and build on the history and commitment to concerts and events that Atomique has cultivated on Vancouver Island."
MRG has also bought the Capital Ballroom in Victoria, adding the 575-capacity venue to a stable of live-music rooms that now stretches across Canada.
"We are proud of the work we've done over the past three years to create Victoria's best live music venue, and we look forward to seeing The MRG Group continue this legacy as our city grows" Capital Ballroom president and director Dylan Willow said in the press release.
One of the MRG Group's marquee events, Westward Music Festival, returns to the Lower Mainland for a third year this fall with a deep lineup that includes Japanese rapper/producer Joji, Iowa singer-songwriter Lissie, Australian folk upstarts the Paper Kites, and Vancouver-born rock monsters Black Mountain.


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When guests of the Loews Chicago Hotel want a luxurious stay in the downtown area, this is where they go. Just steps from the Navy Pier, guests of the Loews Hotel will get to experience captivating views and the comforts of their own home. Guests will also be excited about how close they are to Millennium Park and the John Hancock Center. This hotel has 400 guest rooms with 25 of them being luxury suites. Each room uses Garnier-Thiebault linens, Julien Farel anti-aging products, flat screen televisions, coffee makers with coffee pods, a work desk with ergonomic chair, irons, professional hair dryers, wi-fi, and turn down service is available upon request. Each room at the Loews Hotel in Chicago has floor to ceiling windows for some of the best views of the city. There are black out curtains for the guests that want to sleep in a little later. These windows allow every guest of the hotel to experience gorgeous views of the Chicago Skyline. When guests are looking for dining options, the Loews Hotel has quite a few. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served at ETA Restaurant & Bar. The Lobby Lounge is a great place for cocktails and appetizers. If guests want more beautiful views, they can get dinner at the Streetville Social. Guests will be astonished by the amazing experience while staying at the Loews Hotel. Booking only take a few minutes for a lifetime of memories.
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Cons: Nothing - everything was Great!
Cons: There was a strange smell in the room whenever we left for a while. The staff was friendly but also inexperienced, as they tended to hover and be a little over-bearing. In addition, the front desk staff provided us with false information and accidentally billed us close to $300 that has yet to be taken off my credit card bill.
Cons: -Clean up staff did not come everyday to change the towels and bed sheets. This was sad and frustrating for a luxury hotel -The parking situation for self parking is expensive for multiple days unlike other hotels next to it. Hopefully they can come up with a discounted rate for extended parking with Loews for next time. -The tv stopped working for a few hours one evening during our stay.
The Talbott Hotel in the heart of the Gold Coast offers spacious rooms with complimentary amenities including wireless internet, Apple Mac Mini computers and access to Equinox Fitness. Located steps from Chicagos Magnificent Mile and Rush Street, the heart of Chicagos nightlife. Voted as an Orbitz Best of the Best hotel three years in a row, The Talbott Hotel is recognized as a leader in both leisure and business travel. It offers impeccable service with its concierge staff, all Les Clefs d"Or members, to assist with your every need. Mercadito Kitchen is the on site restaurant and lounge managed by the award winning team of Mercadito Hospitality.
Pros: I liked almost everything about the hotel. The room was great, the day staff was great, the location is better than several in the area we stayed at in the past. Room amenities were also very good.
Pros: Personal service. They actually get to know your name. You sort of feel a bit like family. They care about your stay. Were willing to go the extra bit to make our time there great. Thanks for a fabulous trip!
Pros: This was our second stay at the Talbott. It has a great location, the rooms are large, and the staff is welcoming and efficient. We particularly like the cozy parlor areas with fireplaces.
Pros: Unexpected personal communication, services, everything top end. Technology and use of it to make the most of your stay. Very accommodating for our Shitzu. Great location.
Pros: From check in everyone was very nice. We were going for a short trip to another city in the US and were going to stay again at Talbott before heading home. We didn't want to carry one bag & a set of golf clubs so asked if we could leave it behind. Talbott was very understanding and stored it till return. All hotels do it but the attitude of the staff at Talbott made the difference. ..
Pros: Great location and friendly helpful staff. Comfortable bed and great bathroom.
Cons: The restaurant was small with limited options but it appears they are renovating.
Cons: The female employee who checked us out in the morning acted liked she was bothered by having to leave the rear office to deal with us. She was sullen and sighed and didn't even look up as I talked to her. She is NOT a good employee to have at this wonderful hotel.
Cons: 1st room constantly smelled like someone was smoking in our room, so the front desk switched our room (which was nice). Only one elevator working, long waits.
Cons: There was nothing we did not like.
Cons: Room Service was as expected for similar hotels. Pricey, Ave quality, the usual limited items. Wouldn't take much to provide better then expected.
Cons: There is complementary coffee in the lobby however, I'm room coffee would have been preferred.
Cons: Never received maid service without calling for the three days we stayed there. Disappointed I had to pay $4 for coffee in the morning. Should have a coffee bar out early in the lobby. Would be nice to have a fitness room in the hotel.
Pros: I took my 5 year old to see Chicago. I love the quiet of the hotel. The staff was great. You get what you pay for.
A trendy destination on Michigan Avenue, Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile offers chic comfort in a dynamic urban setting. Find your respite in beautifully appointed hotel rooms and suites, featuring chic furnishings, modern amenities, stunning HD TVs and lovely views of the city, Mag Mile and Lake Michigan. Visit little-known shops, high-end boutiques and celebrated attractions, including Navy Pier, Soldier Field, United Center, Millennium Park and Wrigley Field. Celebrate and succeed in 68,000 square feet of versatile event space, enhanced by expert planners and custom catering. After an unforgettable day of business, shopping or sightseeing, thrill your palate with distinctive American cuisine at our popular on-site eateries, Harvest Restaurant and Rush Street Pantry. A scenic haven in a vibrant downtown setting, our hotel is the perfect place to center your experience on the legendary Magnificent Mile in Chicago.
Pros: Great newly updated rooms and incredible gym that puts many Health Clubs to shame.
Pros: Location and decent sized, clean rooms. We booked day of stay and got a good rate. I would actually rate it a 3.5, but I didn't have that option.
Pros: Great location and room quality.
Pros: This hotel is exactly what you'd expect from a stay in Downtown Chicago. Imposing structure, bustling atmosphere, and lofty prices. The central location couldn't be beat and the view provides you a look at the city no matter which direction you face. Room was clean and modern. After some initial difficulties, a new room was provided and sorted out with a credit to be used with breakfast (delicious breakfast, but expect to be charged the Chicago price for it).
Pros: I arrived 2am and there was no reservation and the company never told me there was a problem with my card. Spend until 4am getting another reservation for next day and then arrived and there was no reservation again. They ruined my entire business trip. had to spend half day looking for another hotel. The first night Marriott accommodated me in a room that was not what I expected. At least had a place to sleep.
Pros: The best part is that the Merriot is in the "heart of the city".
Cons: Room Svc leaves a bit to be desired but luckily they're located in great proximity to many great restaurants.
Cons: It is such a big hotel I found it chaotic especially with several different events going on. Crowds of people, lots of noise. Just too big a apace for me!
Cons: Extremely uncomfortable, stiff sheets.
Cons: The price for staying directly on the Magnificent Mile shouldn't be surprising. The lobby was constantly occupied and persistently loud, which also is indicative of a stay in Chicago. The initial room assignment seemed to belong to another individual as there appeared to be clothing in the closet and a suitcase laid out when the door upon a very brief inspection from the cracked door. After informing the front desk, a new room was quickly assigned...but only one of the two keys ended up working. After our final trip to the front desk, we were in better shape and the breakfast the next day was delicious. The room was by no means spacious, but exactly in what you'd expect from Chicago standards. Don't forget you'll be paying for parking, which is at least simplified by the ability to charge to your room.
Cons: They were kind and very helpful, but the room I got was not what I expected. But It wasn't hotel's fault was getaroom.com fault.
A contemporary, vibrant hotel, the newly redesigned DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago - Magnificent Mile mesmerizes guests from the moment they enter our lively, open-concept lobby. Venture to our reimagined guestrooms or walk a few steps to Michigan Avenue shopping and the sights of Navy Pier. Located two blocks from the famous Magnificent Mile, the hotel puts you in easy reach of Chicago's best shopping, dining, and entertainment. Less than 45 minutes from Chicago O'Hare and Midway Airports, the DoubleTree Chicago - Magnificent Mile lets you make the most of your time in the city. Stop by for a hand-crafted cocktail or local bites in our upscale lobby bar and restaurant, Hot House, and savor on scrumptious grab and go items at our Made Market, coming Winter 2019. Kick back poolside on our seasonal rooftop terrace. The excellent location of this Chicago Magnificent Mile hotel is ideal for business meetings and events in the city. Host a meeting, presentation or social event in one of the newly renovated meeting spaces. Enjoy the perks of cutting-edge technology and WiFi. The versatile DoubleTree Mag Mile allows you to choose your ultimate Chicago Experience.
Pros: I loved our room. The newly renovated room was very nice and beds were so comfy. Staff was nice and greeted me with a cookie. They always helped me grab a cab. Loved staff at the pool too.
Pros: Rooms were very clean, staff was very kind.
Pros: great location to restaurants and shops and attractions. ubers were cheap around downtown, usually 6 or 7 bucks. do-rite doughnuts were awesome just a couple blocks away. pool was mostly heated.
Pros: It is located in a good location with walking access to some of the most significant spots of Chicago.
Pros: I enjoyed how friendly the hotel staff was the most! From the bellhops to the check in desk, everyone was so pleasant and helpful. Additionally, I got a wonderful room with a lovely view for a good value. I would love to return to the Double Tree Hotel in the future.
Pros: Friendly staff, very helpful.
Pros: Easy check-in and out, convenient location to Cubs Convention and Michigan Ave. and plenty of great restaurants in the area.
Pros: The hotel was clean, staff were friendly (and Elisabeth especially, she was awesome!!), location was perfect. I really don't have one bad thing to say about this hotel or our stay. Great job.
Cons: I booked the rooms and paid all the amount by Kayak, when I arrived to the hotel the guy who works in the reception charged me again and he told me by mistake!!! He said tomorrow by your check out your money will return to your account. I talked to a lady in the reception (next day) because I didn't get my money back, the lady in the reception she doesn't help me well, she talked with me kind of weird because I think my English not perfect, my old parents waited for me negotiating for more than an hour. I told her the thing that happened yesterday, she told me to get her my bank e-mail or fax to get my money back!! I didn't get my money back yet this is the third day I'm writing this.
Cons: Wish I understood little better that there was basically no lobby due to renovation. I took my friends to Chicago for first time and having no lobby was a let down even though I understand next year it will look amazing. Just felt like I let my friends down with picking a hotel this nice and no beautiful lobby currently.
Cons: water pressure was painfully high in shower, beds were soft but edges and bottom (where you sit to put shoes on) was broken down. needed a late checkout, was told by front desk at 11:30p to call back at 730a, which was inconvenient. parking was high at 55 bones a night.
Cons: They charge you for every packange that arrives for you at the hotel. Be careful because sone packages will get lost.
Cons: No USB port in room.


Here's one for anyone with an opinion.
The issue I'm facing with this is that while the blue was my original impulse, the brown seems to resolve some things that bothered me about the blue but I still like the blue.
If you like, please leave a comment with your vote and reason for liking either. Or neither.
Here's a value approximate and detail of the drawing of the head for this final dragon piece.
The drawing of the dragon is complete as well as St. George. I'm going to start laying in the background this afternoon and hope to be done with the drawing tonight.
That's my Saturday, mostly. Except for all the cleaning we've had to get done today -- Erin's folks are coming into town.
I've come very close to having my first two (of three) dragon paintings done. Here they are, both about 95% done. I'll do a little more detail work on the one on the left and the one on the right, the little figure needs some tightening up but I feel that's about it. Once I lit the "water beast" from the top (instead of the side) it seemed to pull together.
All in all I'm very pleased with them both. They were about a week and half's worth of evening each.
In other news, since I'm close to having these done, I took a break and have been playing Metroid on my Nintendo DS.
Erin got it for me for my birthday couple days back. I'm a little late to the party (it was released something like 2 years ago) never-the-less it is a great game. I tried playing the Metroid Prime on the Gamecube and while it was pretty fun, there was mostly just no time to sit and play. A big, sprawling FPS is just no longer compatible with me any more. I burned out on GoldenEye on my N64 long ago. Prime Hunters on the DS is fun though, the DS being the portable little devil it is.
I was going to post a low-quality detail of my third dragon piece, the one I hope to be the best of three, but my Photobooth on the iMac here kept crashing. I'll see what I can make of it.
My mother is a second grade teacher. Yesterday, being my birthday and all, her students made me birthday cards. She told them I like to draw dragons and monsters.
I have selected the most outstanding of the bunch to share with you here and awarded them awards based on their aesthetic merits and serious artistic criterion based on objective judgments.
Here are some awesome cards. Drum roll, please.
I like the cover a lot, for real. It has great color and I like the horns on the dragons. Egg? Very funny. I would hope I would design a card like this.
The "Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Theory of Colours" Award.
Red, blue, and purple. Now that is color theory in practice. I think the title of this award really says more than I possibly could, try as I might.
Best Use of Phonics and Compliments Award.
I really like this monster. I like face, I his color, and I like his body shape.
Grand Prize : The "Made Me Laugh Really, Really Hard" Award.
1.) The artist turned the card on its side and made a big picture. She was the only one who did that.
2.) It was the only card to feature a million people eaten.
Thanks again to everyone in Classroom A-6!
If you like, you can pull something out of this, something to do with the photograph and the rose and the audience of one. I like to think the monster is remembering a better time and music helps him to remember.
This is one I've wanted to do for a long time. I like the idea so much I'm sure I'll revisit it again.
Here we go folks, the second installment in the Cody Webster saga! Click below to view the short.
Here's the "water beast" nearly there. I'm closing in on it but there's still a little detail work left to do.
I'm at that bizarre point where every other step doesn't feel quite right yet I know this isn't done.
No, not really. A brother-in-law? Yes. Is he a real brother though? Most definitely.
I have known Chris for a long time. I met him my last year of high school and his first year of college; we worked together at the BJU Press in the art department as student illustrators.
After school we married sisters and now we're legal brothers.
Chris has entered a serious contest. It's a $10,000 contest. And he needs votes to win.
He's designed an incredible t-shirt for Design By Humans. And he stands the best chance out of all the entries to win $10,000 out of it.
Please take a moment to vote for Chris.
I know it would mean a ton to Chris, Annie, and my little nephew Marshall.
If you're still not convinced, check out his new blog here and take a peek at all the "making of" business for this design. There's even a time-lapse video of the drawing for the shirt.
You can sign up quick and easy here.
A simple one. I've been doing a few little things here and there in between my larger pieces.
Here is one of them. I drew him, painted him in watercolor, and played with the colors some in post-production. I think I end up doing these little ones so I feel more prolific than I actually am.
Helps me not to despair. I start to go nuts if I've got nothing finished to show for nights on end of working. Fortunately I've begun to see some results with these St. George pieces. It was a week and a half's worth of evenings to get the three pieces drawn and another three nights of painting. Finally I'm nearing some conclusion.
This little miner is just a morale booster. Get a quick victory in before the final push on the main work. Probably not the best approach, having so fragmented a focus. What can I say. I was raised on video games. My attention span is shot. Would you believe I don't even have the patience for most video games anymore? Most all my friends are Call of Duty nerds. It's fine but I can't play more than a couple rounds. It's fun to play multiplayer with other people but there's no chance I'd ever grind my way through the 1 player mode. Goodness there's just so much else to do. It is not fun to me.
I don't usually like to show the raw watercolor (the term I came up with to describe the watercolor with the drawing placed back on top) but I'm excited for the direction of this one.
I don't know if the idea of the water-beast coming out from behind the waterfall, kind of splitting the stream reads well just yet, but that's the idea.
Also the little figure doesn't feel as solid as he ought. He'll take a little more work.
Mostly I'm just really looking forward to this one. The feel has, initially, hit what I was looking for.
Here's a little work in progress of one I've been working on tonight. It's coming together well. At this juncture I don't have anything all that intelligent to say about it. It's a little late.
But I want to pass something of value along tonight. Here's a little treasure I stumbled across a while ago. Sigur Rós must be a really kind group of musicians judging by the sheer volume of free music on their site. You can find all of it here.
I can not fathom how beautiful this music is. I really hope you take a moment to listen to this song.
blog : 3 years old.
I just realized that my blog turned three years old over the weekend. How awesome is it to not have a piece of art to commemorate this event?
I'm working nights on a set of sort of unrelated dragon paintings.
I've mentioned before about these three pieces being a monument to my indecisiveness in that I started with one idea I wanted to do, missed it three times, but ended up finding enjoyment in the three new directions.
Here's a sample of the painting for the first two. I'm holding on to the third for now. I think it's the best of the bunch. They all started with ambitions to be a rendering of St. George and the Dragon.
This second one here is a mess in the watercolor. Points to you if you can figure out what the heck is going on. It'll make sense once it's done. I promise.
I've got to be done with these by the end of the month because I'm on a tight schedule to start the month of September working on a piece for Flight. I was recently invited to contribute to the anthology. I'm tremendously honored for even just being invited so there is no way I'm not going to pour everything I've got into it. I'll be posting progress of work as I am able in the coming weeks and months.
But, until then I've got to keep on these beasts till they are out the door.
In other news, my t-shirt design voting is going well! It remains to be seen if it will lead to a win but I'm pleased none-the-less.
While there is a tidal wave of awesome shirts to be found on that site, I've discovered an undeniable amount of bad work. From ugly art to flat-out poor ideas, just a few moments browsing will show the truly fantastic standing in sharp contrast to the bad.
There's more than a few people who slap on bright 80s colors, toss in a skull, and call it a day. It's as if some just perceive a formula, hop on the party line and phone it in rather than really making something.
I guess it's not all that important and I don't mean to knock anybody, but still, wouldn't you rather make something genuine than try and tailor your work? It's the old idea that if you cram your portfolio with what you think a client would want to see you'll be stuck doing that forever, but if you fill your portfolio with work you love you will get more work you can love.
"now this is just cool….not obnoxious or trendy…but classic and well executed."
That about sums up what I hope this shirt to be. Thanks again to everyone that has voted!
Voting will still be open for another month or so (as I understand it) and my shirt could potentially win any one of those days. Thank you! Vote!
Hey, thanks to all of you who have voted so far, my shirt is currently third most popular with 71 votes.
If I win, I'll give away a shirt on here.
Leave a comment if you like and let me know if you've voted and you'll be entered into the Cory's blog semi-annual invitational "one random person will get a t-shirt if Cory wins" contest.
I've got a lot of projects going on.
Currently I'm working on three separate "man fighting beast" pieces right now. If that's not a testament to indecisiveness I'm not sure what is. I ended up with three ideas I liked for the same piece so I just went with all of them. That amounts to a week and a half's worth of evenings spent on these three.
Originally the idea was to focus on this fox hunt piece this week but I put that on the back burner for a while because I was invited to contribute to a "Dragons" anthology and needed to get work in order for that.
I completed the drawing for the third piece last night and plan on painting two of them tonight. I like to work in tandem, while one is drying work on the other. Keeps things interesting for sure.
I hope to be getting more of this sort of stuff up this evening and over the weekend. Check back!
Routine. Yup. This is an old one. Probably about 4 years ago almost. I still like it really just because it was part of a collection of drawings I did, actually, I think is the first drawing I did post-surgery. I we getting back into the ...wait for it... routine of drawing. I had surgery on my shoulder a while back to keep it from dislocating so easily. The surgery worked about 9 months.
My right arm is what I use to draw, so it facilitates what I'm best at. It is also my biggest liability. It's like Spider-Man, a blessing and a curse. Something like that.
Something clicked after that surgery. No, it was not clicking pins in my shoulder either. Drawing was starting to make sense and I was starting to see how to draw.
Also if you like what you see, check out my t-shirt design at Design By Humans and vote for it!
Propel our people to a blazing victory!
Exercise your RIGHT TO VOTE for my t-shirt design!
Hey everyone, you may have heard of an online t-shirt store called Design by Humans.
Apparently they accept a bazillion shirt designs a day, only a handful win. Those shirts are printed (and then you can them buy them and wear them) and who ever made the design wins a little cash.
So! I had this drawing lying around my desk and I thought, "I'd wear that." So here we go.
What I would need to win would be votes.
If you like, you can sign up quick and easy on their site, and vote!
I've cast my ballot before and helped to propel a few friends to screaming victories. It is easy to help.
Still not convinced to take a second and help? Hm. If you vote for me, all of your wildest dreams will come true.
I think I've riddled this post with enough links. Odds are someone is bound to trip over one and vote, right? Maybe not even on purpose but every vote helps.
a single new Portland Studios t-shirt.
There is only one in the whole world.
I made a stencil and used some fabric paint with a sponge the night before we left for Comic-Con.
We're number one. ...or number 2? How many fingers is it!
I believe we're down to a box or two -- that makes a couple dozen copies left.
Get your orders in soon, or heck, make your voice heard for a second edition!
"Ticket" at the Portland Studios Store.
Letter to the editor. I mean Queen.
A little while ago it occurred to me that there was nothing in the world to prevent me from sending a copy of Ticket to Her Majesty the Queen of England.
Today I received my reply. Addressed to a "Miss" Cory Godbey.
Well! I am honoured to have been wrote back at all.
Blue Goblet font used in Coraline "making of" featurettes.
I was recently informed of my "Blue Goblet" handing writing font being used in the "making of" featurettes for the upcoming Henry Selick (The Nightmare Before Christmas) stop-motion animated film, Coraline.
Here's a link that'll take you to the featurettes. Not bad for a little font!
If you're interested, you can purchase the font (and ornaments set) from our store!
Scored a hot mention on Book By It's Cover recently and thought I'd pass that along to you.
I've gotten myself a little lead time on a few projects at work so I turned my attention yesterday for a few hours to making storyboards of a dwarf king trying to kill a dragon that has attacked his Hall.
Unfortunately I could not license the rights to Howard Shore's music in time. You'll just have to pretend. Enjoy. Any of you seeing this on Facebook will have to click the "view original post" button since external embedded videos don't show on imported notes.
Any of you seeing this on Facebook will have to click the "view original post" button since external embedded videos don't show on imported notes.
I've been working on a painting of a fox hunt but I got side-tracked doing studies of a guy in a red coat.
Tomorrow night ought to be more profitable as far as the finished piece goes.
I'm wanting to do this almost as a portrait. Below is the watercolor thumbnails. The little orange blob underneath the horse is a sleeping fox. Or will be.
I saw a painting of a guy on a horse in an antique shop in NC a few months back and was struck by the color, the composition, and the mostly serene look of the guy on the horse.
I also spent some time this evening going over two of my stories, Alexander and Rex and Peter, Peter. Addressing the good and the bad. Assessing what might still be useful.
Of all the 31 presidents to serve our nation in the 150 years before 1941, only 4 made it into stone on the side of a mountain.
"He assumed the presidency at just 42-years-old, after William McKinley died from an anarchist's bullet. This makes him the youngest to fill the office. He was a busy and distinguished man. He served as the Governor of New York, and the Assistant Secretary of the Navy. He was the founder of the nation's first Volunteer Calvary Regiment, a professional historian, naturalist, explorer, author, conservationist, and cowboy. It is said that he had a photographic memory and was the most widely read politician along with Thomas Jefferson. Additionally, he wrestled while in the Governor's mansion, hunted big game in Africa, boxed in the White House's State Rooms, and supervised the building of the West Wing. He also put Lincoln on the Penny, and survived an assassination attempt. After his presidency, he explored the forests of South America and found the headwaters of the River of Doubt, later called the Rio Roosevelt. Predictably, he was an active and enthusiastic supporter of the Boy Scouts of America, and they in turn bestowed upon him the singular title "Chief Scout Citizen." During his life he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for the part he played in the reconciliation between Russia and Japan. He was also recommended for the Congressional Medal of Honor. Theodore Roosevelt remains the only American to receive both the medal for peace and the highest recognition for valor."
So, throughout this week we're posting once a day about the man named Teddy.
Below you'll find my contribution for today, an excerpt from Theodore Roosevelt's auto-biography and childhood.
I put the finishing touches on this one over the weekend.
I've got a method in place to revamp my portfolio. Mostly by knuckling down over the next few weeks and working through a list of pieces I've been wanting to do for a long time. I've got a about 5 more pieces to work through at this point.
It's bizarre, I feel like I'm working all the time and yet there's only one or two pieces (not including Ticket) I can point to and say, "This is a mostly accurate representation of me, where I am, and what I am able to accomplish with a little time."
So, in an effort to combat frustration and the fact that everyone I know seems so effortlessly prolific, I've got a method in place which allow me to not only be a few more paces down the road towards a new portfolio and work through a collection of paintings I want to do, but also provide a lot of blog material.


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Goldsmith, Carol; Portney, Kent E.; Liu, Xinsheng; Adelman, Zach N.; Buchman, Leah W.; Heitman, Elizabeth; Kerns, David; Medina, Raul F., 2021, "Community Engagement Survey Questionnaire", https://doi.org/10.18738/T8/IOT40K, Texas Data Repository, V1
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Given the particular importance of agriculture in Texas, the project team held community engagement sessions throughout the state. They presented information on what gene drive is and how it works, how and why it might be used to manage agricultural pests, and the potential downsides of using it. The presentations included hypothetical case studies on potential gene drive applications based on one to two of four pest species of particular importance in Texas. After the presentations, participants completed short evaluation surveys that collected participants' thoughts about the potential use of gene drive technology.
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Why is no one using the Track Dog Racing rotrex kit? - Miata Turbo Forum - Boost cars, acquire cats.
I really want to go with a rotrex setup and on paper the kit from Track Dog Racing looks really good. But, searching online it's like i can't find a single person that uses it much less drives it at HPDE's / races. Anyone here have any firsthand experience they can share?
Because torque gives us boners. Rotrex doesn't do that.
Edit: The turbo circle jerk in this forum, even in the SUPERCHARGER sub, is ridiculous.
Ok but really i like Rotrex, and there's been some mentions in passing about this kit on here, but i don't know of anyone here actually running it besides William at TDR himself. I'm sure he loves it. I'm also sure, from interacting with him on the internet and from having the extreme displeasure of touching a car that he's worked on, that he doesn't know a damn thing about cars.
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Can you point out to me what part of his post is bad, or trolling?
I'm just curious, because I genuinely don't see why you're so pissy.
If you come in here so defensive that you go full circle and get offensive, it's not going to be a productive thread.
Haha, knowing bill its solely as a joke to people on this forum that post that url as a troll.
No, it points specifically to the Kraftwerks stuff he sells.
In a supercharger sub-forum. Do you see the supercharger guys trolling the turbo threads?
No, they know their place.
Because he purposely clicked on a rotrex related thread just to come in here and **** on it with his inferiority complex with no information of value to add. I understand how superchargers work - that wasn't my question. I don't want a "... no torque bro" circle jerk.
How you cannot see that as a moderator is comical.
You're taking this way more seriously than everyone else is. It'll be ok. Someone who has hands on experience with this kit might show up. Or they might not. In the meantime, a little lighthearted fun isn't the end of the world.
I promise you'll be fine.
Maybe try MiataRoadster - high-performance customer service and parts for Mazda Roadsters!
Thanks for the only constructive post in here. A little bit of a bummer to hear but i'm not terribly surprised. I'll be using the car primarily as a track-only car and i've heard some issues with the KW kit and supporting components not being the best. Maybe i'll have to go the same route Blackbird is and make my own kit.
This is not M.net, the supercharger forum is not a safe space. There are plenty of supercharger people here. A few of the craziest builds on this forum involve superchargers, in fact. They get ribbed all the time, and they take it in stride and contribute to the community anyway. I would strongly advise that you learn to take said ribbing in stride if you expect to prosper here.
Or maybe you're a sensitive little nancy on her period who screams bloody murder at factual posts made with no intention of superiority complex, and expect a moderator to see everything your way, and to defend this childish behavior.
Its because all of the common supercharger kits people run on miatas are absolutely useless limp wristed **** compared to a sorted turbo package which is so common here. Not to say theres no sweet blown miatas, but no noobs come here asking intelligent questions to help build one. Its always 'I want to be different' or some similar rubbish.
Sorry but thats the truth.
You dun messed up son. I gave you a chance, but you go and make a dupe account and start trolling. And now you're banned forever.


Territorial Turkey Attacks Mailman, Is Spared Due To Government ShutdownA massive turkey is pitting neighbor against neighbor in Scotch Plains. Some say it is terrorizing them. Others say it is a friendly feathered face.
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Investigators Inspect Consulate In Turkey Where Missing Journalist DisappearedA team of investigators entered the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul on Monday for what Turkish officials called a joint inspection of the building where Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi disappeared.
Trump Sends Pompeo To Meet With Saudi King Over Missing JournalistPresident Donald Trump said Monday he's sending Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to meet with Saudi King Salman over Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi's disappearance.
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Celebrate Earth Day by protecting and cleaning the region's parks and waterways during Five Rivers MetroParks' 32nd annual Adopt-A-Park, supported by lead sponsor, Vectren.
From 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 13, thousands of volunteers from across the region will come together to spruce up these green spaces just in time for spring. Register online by Friday, April 5, at www.metroparks.org/adopt. Groups are encouraged to register early to ensure space at available sites.
Volunteers of all ages, accessibility levels and backgrounds will tackle more than 30 projects at different sites. Projects include trash removal, repairs to trails, removal of invasive species, cleaning garden beds and more. These projects will improve the environment and beautify the region's natural areas.
Volunteers will be provided project supplies, gloves and trash bags. Participants should bring water and wear weather-appropriate clothing. Volunteers will receive a free T-shirt.
In 2018, more than 2,000 volunteers worked at 41 sites to clean 31 acres in MetroParks, in addition to 31 miles of local river and lake shorelines. Volunteers also planted 250 trees and dozens of flowers and bulbs.
Additional support for Adopt-A-Park is provided by A.M. Leonard, Keep Montgomery County Beautiful, Universal 1 Credit Union, Montgomery County Environmental Services, Barrett Paving, Pratt Industries and QEI Engineers.


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Larry Winborg (born 1942) is an illustrator. His works have appeared in Audubon, Sports Illustrated, LDS magazines and the Sierra Club. His painting "Faith In Every Footstep" is in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints museum and he was honored in 1991 at the Jackson Hole, Wyoming national Arts For The Parks competition. His work has been shown at a number of galleries since the early 1990s.
Many of his works feature scenes from the Western United States, including the Rocky Mountains, where he grew up.

Winborg's "A Test of Faith and Ice" was entered in the LDS Church's Sixth International Art Competition.

Winborg operates an art gallery in Logan, Utah.

References

External links
Winborg Masterpieces Home Page

1942 births
Living people
American illustrators
American Latter Day Saints
People from Logan, Utah

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I recently photographed a stylized wedding with Estate Weddings and Events at La Bella Vida Estate and their venue exceeded all my expectations. It was my first encounter with Estate Weddings and I am excited to share my experience with my future brides.
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A 38-person team from the College recently participated in the CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge in Albany. Alan Taylor, the Marie Louise Bailey Professor of Mathematics, was the top finisher from the Union team. He was followed closely by Shawn Shopmeyer and David Sindoni, both of ITS, Matt Malatesta of Admissions and Shane Cotter of Engineering. Karoline Sears, associate director of Student Activities, was the top female finisher from Union. She was followed closely by Susan Niefield of Mathematics, Michelle Pawlowski of the Dean of Students office, Laura Persico of Minerva Programs and Christine Calistri from Wicker Wellness Center.
An essay collection co-edited by Andrew Burkett, assistant professor of English, will be out early next year. Romantic Circles Praxis will publish Multi-Media Romanticisms. Burkett also co-authored the introduction with his collaborator, James Brooke-Smith from the University of Ottawa.
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No. 25 Virginia Baseball Heads to No. 15 Miami for Three-Game Series
VIRGINIA CAVALIERS (28-14-1, 11-10 ACC)
Probable Starting Rotation
Sat. – RHP Branden Kline (5-3, 3.38 ERA)
Sun. – LHP Scott Silverstein (2-4, 3.22 ERA)
Mon. – RHP Artie Lewicki (2-2, 4.50 ERA)
MIAMI HURRICANES (27-14, 12-9 ACC)
Sat. – LHP Eric Erickson (6-4, 3.53 ERA)
Sun. – RHP Eric Whaley (3-3, 2.54 ERA)
Mon. – LHP Steven Ewing (4-0, 2.71 ERA)
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – The No. 25 Virginia baseball team returns to ACC play this weekend as it travels to No. 15 Miami for a three-game series at Alex Rodriguez Park at Mark Light Field in Coral Gables, Fla. One game separates the teams in the ACC Coastal Division standings, as Virginia (28-14-1, 11-10 ACC) narrowly trails the Hurricanes (27-14, 12-9) after making up two games in the standings last week.
All three games in the series will be televised, with the Monday tilt airing as part of ESPNU's ACC Mondays package. All three games also will be available online via WatchESPN.com. The full series schedule and television coverage:
Saturday, 1 p.m.: ACC's Regional Sports Networks (CSN Mid-Atlantic in Virginia)
Sunday, 7 p.m.: CSS (CSN Mid-Atlantic in Virginia)
Monday, 7 p.m.: ESPNU
WINA 1070-AM will have the local radio coverage for all three games. Select stations along the Virginia Sports Radio Network will air the Saturday contest as well (check local listings). Live GameTracker links as well as the audio for all three games will be available at VirginiaSports.com.
Virginia has won four-consecutive games entering the series at Miami. The Cavaliers won the final two games of their conference series last weekend at Duke, then picked up midweek wins over Radford (3-2 in 11 innings) and at VCU (7-5).
Both midweek games required late-game heroics. On Tuesday Nate Irving (Fr., Yonkers, N.Y.) hit a walk-off single in the 11th inning to score Mitchell Shifflett (So., Midlothian, Va.). On Wednesday the Cavaliers rallied for three runs in the ninth inning, capped by a Derek Fisher (Fr., Rexmont, Pa.) tie-breaking two-run homer.
The win over VCU was the 400th in the coaching career of Virginia head coach Brian O'Connor. He needed just nine seasons to reach the 400-win plateau and now holds a career record of 400-144-2. He reached 400 wins in the second-fewest number of games in ACC history (546 games); Florida State's Mike Martin reached 400 wins in 542 games from 1992-99 after the Seminoles became members of the ACC.
After having his 13-game hit streak snapped on Tuesday, Stephen Bruno (Jr., Audubon, N.J.) started a new streak Wednesday with three hits to lift his batting average to .373 (fourth in ACC). Bruno is batting .468 (29-for-62) with 10 extra-base hits, 19 runs scored and 17 RBI during the 15-game stretch.
Virginia is batting .304 as a team (first in the ACC). The Cavaliers rank fourth in the conference with a 3.30 team ERA and second in fielding percentage with a .973 mark.
Catcher Peter O'Brien leads the Hurricanes with a .354 batting average as well as team highs in home runs (10), RBI (38), doubles (11) and runs (31). Brad Fieger is batting .297, while Dale Carey is hitting .289 as Miami has a .274 batting average as a team (ninth in ACC). The Hurricanes' pitching staff has been stellar all year and boasts a 3.07 ERA, including a conference-low 2.69 mark in ACC games. Miami owns a .960 fielding percentage, which 10th in the league.
Miami holds a 19-15 lead in the all-time series with Virginia, but Virginia has claimed six of the last seven meetings. UVa won three of its four games with Miami last season, taking two of three in Charlottesville before earning a 6-4 win over UM in the ACC tournament. UVa also won two of three in its last trip to Miami (May 20-22, 2010) and is 6-10 all-time in Coral Gables.
Virginia has a quick turnaround following the Monday night game. UVa plays at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Davenport Field against Mount St. Mary's.


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LIEGE, BELGIUM - AUGUST 04: (L-R) Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attend a WW1 100 Years Commomoration Ceremony with French President Francois Hollande, Queen Mathilde of Belgium, King Philippe of Belgium and German President Joachim Gauck, at Le Memorial Interallie on August 4, 2014 in Liege, Belgium. Monday 4th August marks the 100th Anniversary of Great Britain declaring war on Germany. In 1914 British Prime Minister Herbert Asquith announced at 11pm that Britain was to enter the war after Germany had violated Belgium's neutrality. The First World War or the Great War lasted until 11 November 1918 and is recognised as one of the deadliest historical conflicts with millions of casualties. A series of events commemorating the 100th Anniversary are taking place throughout the day. (Photo by Francois Lenoir - Pool /Getty Images)
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Elegance is a collection of three bedroom townhouses to four bedroom family detached homes for sale in Ackworth. The development is positioned in the historic village of Ackworth, a picturesque spot surrounded by Yorkshire countryside located 8 miles away from the thriving city of Wakefield.
Elegance is a collection of three bedroom townhouses to four bedroom family detached houses for sale in Ackworth. The development is positioned in the historic village of Ackworth, a picturesque spot surrounded by Yorkshire countryside located 8 miles away from the thriving city of Wakefield.
Ackworth is conveniently located between Pontefract, Barnsley and Doncaster, and is the ideal place to find the perfect balance between enjoying peace and quiet knowing a thriving social life isn't far away. The village is a popular choice for families looking to be in the catchment area for prestigious schools, as well as those who want to reduce their commute from surrounding towns and cities.
Living in a small village means Elegance homeowners can find just about everything they need right on their doorstep.
Around the corner you'll find the Post Office and a convenience store. A short stroll will take you to an excellent selection of shops, restaurants, cafés and pubs, including local favourites The Angel Inn and Ego Restaurant's Beverley Arms, where you can enjoy an excellent Sunday lunch.
The Electric Theatre is around the corner and offers tapas and drinks. You'll also find a popular and welcoming community-run library down the road from your new home.
Elegance homeowners are also spoilt for choice when it comes to scenic locations. Fitzwilliam Country Park is close by, with open fields, great walking and cycle routes and a fishing pond. Hemsworth Water Park and Playworld is easily accessible by car, ideal for summer swimming and picnicking.
Nostell Priory with its stunning parkland and lakes is five minutes' drive away with 1.6 miles of National Trust land to explore, as well as the famous rose gardens, orchard and adventure playground. Four miles down the road you'll find Farmer Copley's farm shop and play farm, complete with 7 acres of maize maze in the summer.
Elegance isn't short of choice when it comes to prestigious schools. Ackworth School, a boarding and day school for ages up to 18 is 1.8 miles away.
Offering a full academic timetable and extracurricular activities, Wakefield Independent School is a day school for three to 16-year-olds, recently rated outstanding by Ofsted and less than 2 miles from home.
Bell Lane Primary School and Mill Dam Junior and Infant School are less than a mile from Elegance and offer nursery provision for pre-school children. Both received good in their latest Ofsted inspections.
Oakfield Park School, 1 mile away, provides secondary educational support to children with learning difficulties and special needs. It has an outstanding rating from Ofsted.
Wakefield College is 7.6 miles away with A-level courses, apprenticeships, higher education and professional qualifications.
College Lane Surgery is 1.1-mile from Elegance with a Lo's Pharmacy right next door. Trinity House Orthodontics is less than half a mile away offering private dental care and plans. The nearest hospital is Pontefract General Infirmary 4.8 miles from the development. Pinderfield Hospital, north of Wakefield, is 7.8 miles away.
Fit 4 Life half a mile from Elegance offers personal health and fitness training along with exercise classes and a fully equipped gym.
The Hemsworth Sports Centre, 3 miles away, holds fitness classes including Zumba and boot camp. There is a dance studio, outdoor sports grounds and state of the art fitness suite with a range of membership options.
Ackworth is well-connected to local towns and cities, sitting 19.2 miles away from Leeds, 14 miles from Doncaster, 7.7 miles from Wakefield and 5.5 miles from Pontefract.
With easy access to the A1, M62 and the M1 and excellent road and rail links, Elegance is ideal for commuters. The M1 is 10 miles down the road, and the M62 is less than 7 miles away.
Metro buses run from Wakefield to Ackworth and terminate in South Elmsall. Buses run every hour and also stop at the National Trust site, Nostell Priory, 1.5 miles from Elegance. Stagecoach and Tates Travel runs services from Pontefract to Barnsley stopping in Featherstone, Ackworth, Kingsley, Hemsworth and Brierley.
Your nearest train station is Fitzwilliam, less than 2 miles from Elegance, with Northern Rail links to Doncaster, Leeds and Sheffield.
As well as the Post Office and a convenience store on the doorstep, many of the surrounding shops are a short stroll away from Elegance.
The well-stocked village Co-op is 1 mile away, providing you with all your home essentials – there's even a Peacocks clothing store inside. Next door, you'll find the family-run Ackworth Garden Centre, which includes a gift shop and country garden café with hearty home-made breakfasts, lunches and sweet treats. The Card Gallery has a range of cards and a personalisation service.
Local favourite Farmer Copley's Farm in Featherstone is 3.7 miles from Elegance, where you can stock up on great Yorkshire produce and flowers. Pontefract is 5 miles away and has a local market on Wednesdays and Saturdays, as well as a farmer's market on Fridays.
For a selection of discounted high street and designer brands, Junction 32 Outlet Shopping Village in Castleford is 5 miles away, with easy access off the M62.
Alternatively, head to Leeds 19.2 miles down the road and enjoy the ultimate shopping experience at Trinity Leeds, the Victoria Arcade and range of independent boutiques.
Ackworth's location between Pontefract, Barnsley and Doncaster makes it perfectly placed to benefit from redevelopment works taking place in the towns.
A new highway, known as the Wakefield Eastern Relief Road, has recently opened between the A642 and A638, making travelling to nearby towns and cities even easier.
One of the village's main draws is its schools, including the prestigious Ackworth School. More new homes in Ackworth are being built in order to meet this demand and to place families in the most sought after catchment areas.