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Health. Acontroversial issue in some ways in all countires but especially in America. Health is defined not only as our physical well being but also as our mental well beings because all of this combined is what creates a healthy person. A person with perfect mental health could be 800 pounds and dying while a person that looks like the picture of health could be devloping an eating disorder. there is no set look to health yet alot of thimes we act like health and fitness are a way we look not the way we act. There are two types of people in this world : creators and victims. Victims blame the outside world for their problems while Creators acnoqledge the fact they create their own circumstances ; this is something often being overlooked about health today . There are circumstances where certain diseases both mentally and physically cannot be helped but more often than not soemthing we did or something we didn’t do is the cause of the problem. Ill give you an example. say your someone that your entire life you don’t pay attention to the sugar count on food and you become heavier . This puts you at risk for diabetes as well as cardiac issues , if you had paid attention to the nutrition label this wouldn’t have happened so therefore it is your own fault ; but if you say that it is genetic you are only half right. Most health issues have a heretatory issue but in the end the main cause is our lifestyle and our enviorment. That goes back to one of the main questions of psychology which isnature vs nuture or in other regards is it our enviorment or our genetics which shape who we are. So that is the main question I am going to awnser today as I write this piece. Is our health determined by genetic factors or by enviormental factors.
Well lets look at genetics and the basic parts of the human body first. The main control panel of the body is the brain. The brain has many parts including the hippocampus, the amydala, the hypothalmus, the thalamus , the cerebellum , the medulla , etc. Each of these parts has a specific function. The hippocampus for examples stores memories and is associated with short and long term memory. The amygdala is associated with emotions which can be triggered by memories. All of these parts interact through neurons. Neurons are the transporting centers of the brain . They transport messages to the brain and motor neurons transfer messages from the brain . This results in an ongoing transportation system. This is the basics of the human body. This being said I have neglected to mention one thing. The endocrine system. The endocrine system secreates certain hormones which control fear and arousal. These hormones are the things which control our reactions. All of this combined is what creates general health. Our general health is also created by a need for circadian rythms and homeostasis if we do things to upset this balance this hurts us and this leads me into enviormental factors.
Enviormental factors have two catagories physical and mental . We contribute to our physical health by avoiding injuries by warming up and cooling down . This also includes eating right , drinking water, and excerising properly. And than there’s mental health. This includes staying unstressed as well as maintaining a proper self image as well as devloping healthy relationships.
I wont awnser the question for you , its up to you to decide. with everything ive said what do you think contributes more to health and well being , enviormetal or hereditary factors?
The Mysteries and Powers of the Human Brain.


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The Mirchi Music Award for Female Vocalist of The Year is given yearly by Radio Mirchi as a part of its annual Mirchi Music Awards for Hindi films, to recognise a female vocalist who has delivered an outstanding performance in a film song.
Dominique Cerejo Ye Tumhari Meri Baatein Rock On!!
"Bolna" is a duet song sung by Arijit Singh and Asees Kaur. The music is composed by Tanishk Bagchi and the lyrics are penned by Dr. Devender Kafir. It is one of the songs from the soundtrack of the film Kapoor & Sons. The song has been described as beautiful, soulful and melodious.
The Mirchi Music Award for Upcoming Female Vocalist of The Year is given yearly by Radio Mirchi as a part of its annual Mirchi Music Awards for Hindi films, to recognise a female vocalist who has delivered an outstanding performance in a film song.
↑ "10th Mirchi Music Awards Winners".
↑ "11th Mirchi Music Awards Winners".

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One of Peter Jackson's frequent collaborators says the "Lord of the Rings" director passed the torch to Mexican filmmaker Guillermo del Toro to give the trilogy's two-part prequel, "The Hobbit," a fresh look.
After the huge success of the "Rings" series, Jackson is now working on adapting the J.R.R. Tolkien fantasy novel that takes place before the trilogy. But this time the Oscar-winning New Zealand filmmaker is producing and working on the script, relinquishing directing duties to Del Toro, whose credits include "Pan's Labyrinth" and the two "Hellboy" movies.
Longtime Jackson collaborator, art designer Richard Taylor, says he thinks his friend gave up the director's chair "probably because he's spent so long in Middle Earth ... and probably felt a director such as Guillermo could bring something passionate and unique and original and new to the content for the sake of the fans," referring to the imaginary world where the novels are set.
"It's an absolute delight to be working with Guillermo Del Toro. We've all enjoyed his craft as seen in 'Pan's Labyrinth' and the 'Hellboy' movies. His unique aesthetic and storytelling style brings a lovely aesthetic to the world and one we're enjoying being part of," Taylor told The Associated Press on Monday in Hong Kong, where he is attending a digital entertainment conference at the technology park Cyberport.
The Weta Workshop president said his team has started designing the landscape and characters in "The Hobbit," but that he was unclear when shooting on the New Line Cinema production will start in New Zealand.
"We're just patiently waiting for it to begin. It's been in early development for a while. I'm sure it will get going some time soon," Taylor said.
He said he will stick to a consistent look for the main characters that appear in both the "Rings" series and "The Hobbit."
Taylor, who also won Oscars for his work on the "Rings" series, said he doesn't know if "The Hobbit" will be released in 3-D, but said the Weta team will take advantage of technological advancements since the first trilogy.


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Today, the trek to Everest Base Camp has become an achievable goal for people from all walks of life who want a view of the world’s highest peak Mount Everest and surrounding Himalayas. Aside from stunning scenery, travelers to the region can experience unique Sherpa culture by visiting monasteries and museums along the way. The heady mix of natural beauty, fascinating culture and a personal sense of achievement, as well as warm Nepalese hospitality from the people of the Solukhumbu region, makes the Everest Base Camp trek one of the worlds most unforgettable.
Why in 10 days – Many Trekkers they don’t have much timing but they want to make as much shortest trekking to Everest base camp from Nepal side, also some of the trekker are very experience high altitude trekkers they like to challenge more and make trek more enjoyable for them. If you are physically fit for Hiking in Himalayas and in altitude, with no problem to rapidly walking in high Himalayas we arrange Everest base camp trekking within 10 days ( only trek not includes your arrival and departure in Kathmandu)except your arrival and departure days. If you are not interest to visiting the Kathmandu valley within 12 days is enough inclusive your arrival and departure days but we suggest to have at least one extra day before departure your country from Nepal because Lukla airport is in hilly region where is possible to cancel the flights due to the bad weather in case it happen! You may use extra day to recover and fly on next day.
Namaste Nomad Guide will pick you up from Airport or Bus station if you needed. Evening we do briefing about our next 10 days plan, overnight at Hotel.
Day 2: Kathmandu flight to Lukla then trek to Phakding (2610m/8562ft).
After early breakfast our guide will take you to the domestic Airport for flight to lukla. It takes about 45 minute's flight journey to Lukla. In lukla you meet our rest of the staff, porters, sherpas. From lukla we will walk through village of Choblung in the Dudh Kosi Valley. The valley radiates energy through beautiful pine and rhododendron forest. The walking is easy and we follow the river's course, passing through the village. Today we arrive our camp early afternoon and rest and discuss our next 9 days of trekking. night in Phakding.
After breakfast we walking through a beautiful pine forest, the track leads us along the Dudh Koshi River through many suspension bridges, one of which is the famous Hillary Suspension Bridge. First, we catch wonderful prospect of the glistening Mt. Thamserku (6618 m). we come to the check post and entrance to Sagarmatha National Park. After a final steep ascent of about one hour we get first sight fist of at Mt. Everest, over the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge, take break and enjoy the view often along the route, no hurry. Namche Bazaar, a gateway to Mt. Everest and main trading centre of this region. Overnight at Teahouse/Lodge.
Today after breakfast we ascend out of the village and follow a high, fairly level path above the river Dudh Kosi enjoying spectacular mountain views of Everest, Nuptse and Lhotse as we go. We pass the various 'shops' set up by Tibetans selling trinkets and then descend through forest of blue pine to cross the Dudh Kosi again at Phunki (3250m). Today we spend night at Thyangboche village ,the spectacularly sited Thyangboche Monastery(3867m) from where there are brilliant views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse Ama Dablam and Taboche to the north and northeast, Thamserku and Kantega to the southeast and Kwangde to the southwest. Night at family tea house.
After breakfast we start our trekking with descending through Rhododendron forest to the Imja Khola and we walk exciting bridge on the Imja Khola and walk passing by a long Mani stone wall to enter the village of Pangboche. Our route continues through through rivers, valley ,pine forest to Dingboche. Overnight at family tea house.
After breakfast our walking bringing us to Dusa from where we descend to a stream at 4580m. Immediately above we reach the teahouse of Dughla and continue to a ridge, which has several memorials to Sherpa and climbers killed on expeditions to Everest we will take a minute and pray for their depart soul. Continue along the moraine of the Khumbu Glacier, with views of Kala Pattar and Pumori to reach Lobuche at 4930m. Overnight at Teahouse/Lodge Labuche pretty damp and cold village most of the time so prepare with good clothing before arrive.
Day 7: Lobuche trek to Gorak Shep (5140m/16863ft) then hike to Everest base camp (5364m/17598ft) about 8 hrs walking. Summit Day.
Today bit challenging, long and hard day so we leave early morning at 4am we start walking through the Khumbu Glacier to Gorakshep (5,180m)- About 3 hrs walk. We take 1hour break for our breakfast before start our summit hike. The trail winds up and down through fascinating ice to the area known as Everest Base Camp, where in spring, we might see some of the expedition teams as they prepare to climb the mountain. From the Base Camp we get fantastic close up views of the Khumbu Ice Fall and we can appreciate just how difficult it is to negotiate a route through the huge blocks of ice. We only spend 40 minutes here maximum,do short meditation and greet each other and take deep breath with sense of fulfillment of your dream. Tonight we stay in Gorekshep.
We start early in the morning to catch the dramatic views from Kala Patthar witnessing the first light of day shining on Mount Everest. During the ascent to Kala Patthar we can pause to catch our breath at several outstanding view points to take a pictures. After 4 hours of an ascent, we reach Kala Patthar. From here we scramble to climb the rocky outcrop near to the summit marked by cairns and prayer flags. As we reach the top, we sit on the Kala Patthar rocks our eyes taking in the unbelievable Himalayan Panorama, wandering from one mighty massif to another. We take as many pictures as we can with our camera and take the in view with our mind's eye to last lifetime. Here we spend 40 Minutes maximum, place can be very rough and windy at freezing temperature. We return to Gorakshep for breakfast and lunch to Lobuje and then continue down the valley to the lower altitude of Pheriche. Tonight we spend in river side family Guest house. Yes few beers we can share tonight. Do not forget to get thick warm clothes and protective equipment such warm cap and gloves. We don't stay at Kala Patthar for long as it is freezing weather. We will serve hot tea on the top J.
Today we walk mostly flat and downhill. Depending on our hunger and condition, we either have our lunch in Pangboche or wait until we reach Phunki Tenga for lunch. We unknowingly appreciate the gorgeous Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Nuptse with every bite. Following lunch, the trail to Namche Bazaar clings to the steep wooded slope beyond Kyangjuma, winding through several bends. We keep a lookout for wild life such as mountain goats, snow leopards, colorful pheasants, etc. on the way few stops we would like to take a long last look (and picture!) back to Lhotse, the tip of Everest and Tengboche then continue walk to your lodge. Guest house, hot shower and Everest beers.
After breakfast we need follow the trail descends steeply downward so we need to walk slowly and under control in the rocky terrain. After crossing the suspension bridges over the fast flowing Dudh Koshi and its tributaries the trail becomes more level and natural. By today we start to get warmed up by the light breeze. Any remaining sore throats and colds will be gone by today as we pass through this charming mountain air. Although we are travelling the same route down, we feel completely different views. We snap a mixture of open plains, rhododendron and pine forests, and in the distance snow covered peaks. We walk through the Sherpa villages' noticing impressive faith in Buddhism and culture of prayer stones and prayers flag while we walk through the villages. Upon arrival in Lukla, we stretch those sore legs and recall the experiences of the trip. We experience a fantastic trek on a happy note with everyone back safe and sound with smile on faces today we say good bye to our staff and porters and maybe we offer them dinner together with some cash tips on hand. Without them we can’t be here with our big smile.
In the morning, we take the famous flight from Lukla to Kathmandu which is very interesting scenery flight journey on the earth. After arrival in Kathmandu airport we drive you to hotel.
After breakfast, End of our services with departure transfer , or extend the stay and plan other adventures. We will be happy to assist.
Pick up and drop Airport-Hotel-Airport in Kathmandu by private vehicle.
Flight ticket from Kathmandu-Lukla- Kathmandu.
Accommodation of Lodges, Guesthouses in Twin Sharing Bases during the trek.
Trekking Permit (National Park entry fee).
Necessary staff during the trekking period, fully experienced guide, sherpas and porters.
Transport of 15 Kg Luggage per person during the trekking (by porter or yaks).
Facility of food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment for all trekking staffs.
Group medical supplies (First Aid kit).
All hotel accommodation with BB Plan in Kathmandu.
Alcoholic beverages, personal nature expenses, mineral water, laundry, phone calls, internets.
Personal travel insurance, trekking insurance with rescue.

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If you know me, you know that I struggle all of the time with the clean house vs. messy house, organized vs. un-organized, good vs. evil battle. I have my own purple light saber and have wielded it many times to try to slay these mental and physical dragons. I have been working on a few posts about areas of my messy life and have surprised myself with an overwhelming amount of material. As I sort it out and decide whether to post: My van is a rolling garage sale or When the doorbell rings: the threat of invasion. Please enjoy a post (I saw it on FB – thank you to whoever hit the share button) that has touched my heart and stuck with me since I read it from Momastery called: Give me Gratitude or Give me Debt. Happy Wednesday everyone – click on arrow in the white box on the post below to go to Momastery.com.
I have planned it repeatedly. My escape. Yes – I am going to do it. I am going to run away. I do tell my husband ahead of time and assure him that he can come too. Yes we will also take the kids and dogs. Where are we headed? I am pretty sure it is a secluded farm house ten minutes from local shopping and an interstate. It has a wrap-around porch with space for a large garden but best of all it has space for me, my mind and ideas to run free. It is free from the stress of this world. The windows on this lovely farm house are open with the wind blowing the curtains and I am in a sundress that actually fits and looks good on me. I mentally visit this place often, and occasionally do a google real estate search to see if it really exists…..just in case.
I am a youth director who had just completed Vacation Bible School, and then left soon after for three separate weeks of travel which were amazing. I returned home to a crazy rat race. For those of you who know me you’d say that is where I function best. Not this time. The demands of being a good wife and mom, helping at my parent’s furniture store, my job at church with the ramp up of fall activities, the school registrations, orientations and supplies, sports practices and a messy house were too much. Deciding what I would do for my volunteer and serving times had me overwhelmed. I entered the fall rat race full speed ahead wondering how I would put life in order. My focus was to only do activities that pertain to my family and critical existence. I Prayed….”Lord help me slow down, help me with this I cannot sort through this alone and I cannot function any longer in this environment and need peace”. I had guilt for having everything a girl could want from the outside-in and sadness that I had no current joy or appreciation for it from the inside-out.
So I ran – but not away. We had a youth lock-in at church. We had fun games, amazing volunteers, the kids came and brought friends – it was turning out to be a great night. While it was daylight we decided to get in a game of kick-ball. Chaperones and high school kids vs. middle school kids. It was old school fun. Our team was down by 3 runs I actually got on base – the bases were loaded. One of our team members, a junior in high school, kicked the ball and we ran! I ran as fast as I could go – there was cheering…..I knew we were going to tie the game. However, as I rounded third base something gave out in my right leg both legs buckled and I fell hard. After some wooziness, instead of celebrating a victory, my husband and one of the students carried me to the van for a ride to the ER.
Now here I sit in a leg brace not able to drive, not able to take care of the daily concerns. I remembered my prayer – “Lord, help me slow down….help me with this….I need peace”. Maybe I should have been more specific in my prayers because I wanted peace according to my schedule, in perfect health, and on my terms. This was not God’s plan. I was too busy wanting my version of what peace felt like instead of resting in God’s abundant reserve of perfect peace that He always has waiting for us.
I wonder. If I would have stretched out and warmed up before the kick ball game, would I have been able to round 3rd base and head for home injury free? I also wonder, if I would have stretched out and warmed up each day connecting with God before I headed into these busy fall days would I have wanted to run away?
Either way I am certain that God has me where He wants me and only He can make all things work for good. The scripture I read today came from a Psalm written by David after the Lord delivered him from the hand of all his enemies: Psalm 18:19 – He brought me out into a spacious place, He rescued me because He delights in me. As I sit in our living room on the sofa, I am unable to run and fully available to God. I have been reminded that wherever He takes me, it will be better than my fictional country farm house…….guaranteed……because it’s HIS will and I know He delights in me. Feel like running today? Take my advice stretch toward God first, it will go better, because He delights in you.
I grew up on a farm. I remember around the age of six or seven, I was required to help with chores by sweeping soupy, sloppy pig manure out of our hog building with a push broom much larger than myself. I loathed doing it, especially on a hot day. This was the kind of chore that made doing dishes look really good. I was not very effective at it but most days my dad was content with the fact that I was present. As an adult I have realized how great it was that even at a young age he never made me think there was a task I couldn’t do and he believed that I had to learn somehow even if it meant he had to come behind and finish the job. In his eyes some help was better than no help.
I got through the job the best way I knew how…. with my imagination. I was a million miles away. I swept the first corner, stood there and belted out Grease and other musical tunes, while dancing with my tall, very skinny dance partner (you guessed it the manure coated broom). People always comment about my creativity, and the unglamorous secret of what caused my creativity to blossom is spelled out here. Occasionally during one of my energetic numbers I was brought back to reality with the horrible stench, a splatter of hog poo, or dad’s verbal reminder of the in-attention to my duties. However in those priceless little moments I could be anything I wanted to be. With each swish of the broom I was whisked away. I was confident and empowered in my imaginary world.
Sometimes we find ourselves in a mess… literally or figuratively. In life, each of us need a place to “dance in the corner” for a little break away from the stress. Maybe you are energized when you spend time with a friend who believes in you. Maybe you can be “swept away” while painting or exercising. Maybe just sitting at your desk or table while closing your eyes, will allow you to visualize a place with no bounds. Spend time in prayer and ask God to help you with this. So, if you are having trouble finding your dancing place I am sure there is a hog farmer with a building full of manure that would allow you to “mentally escape”! (Don’t forget to take your push broom to be your dance partner).
I wish I were not a tragic thinker, but I am. I was second guessing what someone said to me the other day and my husband said, “why do you think the worst first?” Good point. He likes to assume the best scenario before thinking otherwise. I am not sure how I have became a tragic thinker and do the opposite of my husband. I coach others to think positively his way all of the time. I am generally a positive, happy person. When I consider going on a roller coaster though I have to play out a derailment scene in my head first. Crazy right? Since I have no psychological diagnosis for this I will blame hormones (my usual scapegoat) or consider it a mental safety mechanism. I do usually pray after I have these tragic thoughts. Maybe these thoughts are a way to make sure I talk to God especially in the scary or uncertain times. Quiet time with God helps calm my mind. I went out in an inflatable Kayak today and sat in the middle of a 60 acre lake alone to pray and connect with God, but not before imagining that a large salt water shark lurched out of the water and chomped my boat. Old habits die hard.


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Dario Calmese is an artist working in photography whose practice includes live performance, video, and text. He received his master’s in Photography from School of Visual Arts and his bachelors in Psychology at Rockhurst University in Kansas City. Classically trained in the performing arts, his photography is rooted in the Theater of the Anthropocene; at times focused on it’s players, at other times contemplating the set and costumes, but continually pushing beyond the proscenium arch and shattering the fourth wall to interrogate the justice and aftermath of the scene.
Selected clients include CBS, Pyer Moss, Public School, , Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, Grey Ant, LaQuan Smith, The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), The Plaza Hotel, New York University, Restoration Hardware, Suited Magazine.
His commercial work can be viewed here.


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Scarisbrick Hall School & Scarisbrick Hall Trust (Registered Charity) provide Saturday morning and weekday evening music and performing arts tuition to the local community.
The school also runs a series of school and community music masterclasses which are open to the general public. Past artists included Andy Scott, Denis Rollins, Alan Barnes and Bill Connor.
We provide an opportunity to progress to the next level of excellence.

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text: The European CCS Demonstration Project Network was established in 2009 by the European Commission to accelerate the deployment of safe, large-scale and commercially viable CCS projects. To achieve this goal, this community of leading industrial-scale, and fully integrated, demonstration projects is committed to sharing knowledge and experiences. The successful operation of these demonstration projects is seen as crucial for enabling the widespread commercial application of near zero emission power plants or industrial installations to allow Europe to reach its environmental objectives, stimulate job creation, and generate a sustainable economic and industrial base.

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By RiverTown Multimedia on Apr 12, 2019 at 1:00 p.m.
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls is honored to have been selected as a venue for one of four biennial budget public hearings being held by the State Joint Finance Committee. The hearings to provide feedback on the proposed 2019-21 Wisconsin State Budget were publicly announced late last week and the campus is now preparing for what it hopes will be a strong community turnout. The hearing will be on Monday, April 15, from 10 a.m.to 5 p.m. in the Riverview Ballroom of the University Center.
Free parking is available for attendees in lot "Pay 1," located off of Second Street between Cascade Avenue and Spring Street. Follow signage to the University Center.
"We are pleased to host this important meeting," said UW-River Falls Chancellor Dean Van Galen. "We value the opportunity to tell our region's story to Joint Finance Committee members."
UW-River Falls is particularly excited about the opportunity to host this important group of state policymakers. Many elements of the budget proposal would have a significant and positive impact on the UWRF campus, including enhanced funding of the UW System operating budget, the proposed "2 percent + 2 percent" pay plan for qualifying state employees and support of new capacity building initiatives that each campus would implement to enhance student success.
Of particular interest to the university is funding for a proposed Science and Technology Innovation Center (SciTech). University leaders, faculty and students alike describe the Science and Technology Innovation Center as a core component of university's commitment to innovation, student success and partnerships with business and industry.
In August 2018, the UW System Board of Regents voted to include funding for SciTech in the 2019-21 biennial budget request, including planning funds for 2019-21 and construction funds for 2021-23. Gov. Evers recommended $1 million in planning funds for the project when he announced his Capital Budget priorities last month.
For more information, email beth.schommer@uwrf.edu or call 715-425-0662.


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Be prepared for and afternoon of entertainment with fun and laughter here at Bank Farm.
This entertainment event is suitable for the whole families from the little ones right up the older generation and is guaranteed to have everyone laughing.
This amazing husband and wife duo Craig & Emma will have the children and the mum’s and dads entranced with their magic tricks. With nearly 30 years experience in the entertainment industry Loopy Lew’s are known for professionalism, reliability and excellent quality.
As well and the magic show they have a circus skills workshop allowing the children to try some plate spinning, juggling and lots more. The circus skills are sometimes done before the magic show or after the magic show, so be sure to be here from 3.00pm not to miss anything.
Loopy Lews Magic show is always very popular so we anticipate this entertainment event to be very busy.
Bar meals will be served as normal. As this event will be busy there may be an extended waiting time for food, please ask a member of our bar staff for the current waiting tie on food before placing your order.


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Supporters of a new secondary school are piling on the pressure for a temporary site to be approved as National Offer Day looms.
In seven days (March 1) 180 boys - who were destined for Bullers Wood School for Boys before a late u-turn - will be informed of their future.
Two thousand people are campaigning for a temporary site to open in September for a boy's version of Bullers Wood.
As well as a relentless social media campaign - a third march is planned for Sunday (February 25).
The previous march was attended by up to 800 people.
Councillor Peter Fortune said he appreciated "that anxiety is growing" and two temporary sites were being considered.
He also described the support of parents and children as "Herculean efforts".
BULLERS UPDATE (1/3): As we move closer to National Offer Day we appreciate that anxiety is increasing. Today I spoke with the ESFA who will soon be putting a reccomwndation forward to the Minister. @neill_bob and @DamianHinds have discussed the matter again today.
MP Bob Neill has met with the Secretary of State to discuss Bullers Wood.
The upcoming march will start at The Churchill Gardens at 3pm before embarking to St Hugh's Playing Field - the site where Buller's was approved in October 2017.
This was a second application after a first one was rejected. However, when an independent planning inspectorate highlighted traffic safety concerns from an appeal for the first application - the second one, which was already approved, was then rejected.
A council meeting is planned for Monday (February 26) where councillors and supporters are expected to maintain pressure.


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At the 12th Annual ODR Forum in Montreal, we announced the launch of a new international journal – The International Journal of Online Dispute Resolution.
I will be one of the co-editors-in-chief, along with Ethan Katsh and Mohamed Abdel Wahab, and the journal will be published by Eleven International Publishing, the publisher of ODR Theory and Practice. We are in the process of establishing an editorial board and a roster of outside expert reviewers, and we are working to establish cooperative agreements with academic institutions to manage submissions, reviews, etc.
To see the announcement from Eleven, click here: IJODR – more information regarding submissions and publication dates will follow soon.
The 2013 World Summit on the Information Society Forum in Geneva included a panel discussion on ODR chaired by Frank Fowlie (Ombudsman for the International Office for Migration), and featuring, among others, Colin Rule (CEO of Modria.com), Graham Ross (VP at Modria.com and an ODR pioneer), and me. Frank was in Geneva, Colin was in California (at 2:00 a.m.), Graham was in Wales, and I was in Alexandria, just outside of DC (at 5:00 a.m.).
Frank’s overview and panel introduction included a quote from Richard Susskind, which I will have to paraphrase, but which essentially argued that the future of dispute resolution is online – he foresaw in his book, the Future of the Law, that everything except the most complex and most costly conflicts would be handled online.
Colin started the panel by giving an overview of the development of ODR and managed to quote Mao Tse Tung at 2:30 in the morning, arguing that there are boundless opportunities for ODR, and that we should “let a thousand flowers bloom.” Another of the points he made, which I later referenced, is that his work developing an ODR platform has moved from working with strictly traditional conflict resolution systems and formats to including case management and other “administrative” aspects of dealing with parties in conflict.
I was asked to address ODR issues from an e-government perspective, so I prepared remarks focused on Ombudsman programs, traditional mediation/facilitation programs, and public input channels. I opened my remarks with a couple of observations.
The first was that I take slight exception to Susskind’s assertion about the types of cases that are appropriate for the use of ODR tools. At the NMB we deal with cases that involve billions of dollars, with hundreds of open items, and we have found that ODR technology has a firm and useful place in the handling of those cases. I think Susskind was probably talking more strictly about the law and the kinds of cases that could be taken from the traditional courts, but still it is good to think of ODR more broadly. Graham, in a comment later in the session, matched Colin’s Mao quote by noting that for a frog at the bottom of a well, the sky is a small, round patch of blue. I think all of us on the panel agree that it is necessary to look horizon-to-horizon for ODR opportunities, not just at the patch of blue immediately above us.
The second was that I agree with Colin’s observation about the breadth of what we should call ODR. When I first went to the National Mediation Board in 1997, one of my tasks was to figure out how to integrate technology into the business systems of the NMB. Their business happened to be dispute resolution, and the reason I was there in the first place was that I knew something about mediation and something about technology. Frankly, there weren’t many of us around who fit that description in the mid-1990’s. So, the first thing I concentrated on was the creation of communication channels, then on creating information sharing systems, and then on creating platforms that allow for parts of the dispute resolution process to be done online, synchronously and asynchronously. That experience cemented in my mind that making information and communication channels available to parties and third parties can be just as important, and just as much a part of a dispute resolution process, as the mechanics of running a mediation, facilitation, or arbitration session. It is also the experience that brought me to think of third party work as consisting of three basic functions: facilitating communication among the parties, facilitating the sharing of information and data among the parties, and managing the group dynamics created by the dispute resolution process.
I started my prepared remarks by recounting a phone call that I recently received from a large U. S. Government agency. This is an agency that handles a large case load of mediation and facilitation cases in a particular sector of the economy, nation-wide – and they have been told that, because of the recent draconian budget cuts in the U.S., they have no travel money at all for the rest of this year. They were interested in the NMB’s ODR program because, for them, some use of ODR may become the only game in town for the near future.
Even in the best of economic times, government entities share a couple of characteristics that should suggest the use of ODR technology: potential parties/participants are scattered geographically, and there are massive numbers of potential participants in government conflict engagement systems. For the very brief time that I had on the panel, I talked about three conflict engagement venues in which e-government in the form of ODR would be useful.
Ombudsman programs exist for a number of reasons, including handling cases using traditional mediation and facilitation skills. One of the other features of a well-functioning Ombudsman office is the ability to serve as an early warning system for organizations, identifying potential areas of trouble and moving to avert conflict by acting on information that is, for lack of a better word, “pre-conflictual” in nature. Because there are a massive number of potential clients of government Ombudsman systems, and because they are often spread across time zones, use of ODR technology to allow access for the transmission of information, and even for conducing online mediation, facilitation, or coaching sessions is quite valuable. Additionally, we found while working on a couple of NSF grants from 2004-2010, that online conflict engagement is not merely an analog of face-to-face conflict engagement. One of the significant differences between online and offline processes is that online systems can offer the clients/parties anonymity, and, essentially, a safe haven for communicating information that they might be reluctant to communicate with attribution. For the early warning functions of an Ombudsman office, this would seem to be a true asset.
Traditional mediation, facilitation, coaching, and arbitration functions can obviously be conducted online. Very inexpensive tools allow for synchronous and asynchronous processing of cases, and the ability to use algorithms like the ones developed for e-commerce by eBay allow for the processing of a large number of cases with minimum staff involvement.
Public input functions may be radically changed by the use of ODR technology. Keeping in mind my assertion that information gathering and the fostering of communication are central to the process of conflict engagement, opening communication channels for citizens is at the heart of e-government and public conflict engagement. The challenge for those in government is what to do with the input when they get it. A couple of examples will illustrate what I mean. In the 1990’s, the US Department of Agriculture was working on a set of standards that would define what foods could be labelled “organic” in the U.S. In years past, USDA would have held a series of public meetings around the country, and they would have taken written comments, mostly from organized interest groups. For the organic standard they decided to use what, for them, was a new channel for comments – e-mail. If I remember the stats correctly, the USDA received over one million online comments in the first month that the comment period was open. The Obama Administration currently has in place what they have labelled the “Open Government Initiative.” This program allows anyone with access to the Internet to make comments, create petitions, and give input to the government. The problem, as I indicated before, is that once you get the input you have to in some way make sense of it – the work being done in data mining and natural language research is making strides in this area, and will, eventually, lead to solid information coming from direct citizen input.
To wrap up my comments I started with what I think is a basic truth about the efforts that the U.S. Government has made to integrate technology into dispute resolution and citizen input: with few exceptions, the government has gotten it wrong, and indeed has gone about the development of online tools with a fundamentally flawed approach.
Specifically, in my experience development of online tools for e-government has been approached in the same way that the government has developed weapons systems or other big ticket items. Each problem has been approached as a unique situation, calling for development of complicated systems from the ground up by vendors who have an interest in developing complicated systems and charging for that complexity. This has led to any number of headline stories about millions of dollars spent on technology systems that fail to deliver at all on their requirements. To be fair, there are many expensive systems that do deliver, all or in part, but, then, one would expect an expensive system to do what it basically promised to do.
In my work with the NMB we have taken a different approach. The assumption has been that the basic functions we need are simple (remember my “three basic things we do as conflict interveners”) and that it is not necessary to totally fabricate a complex system to deliver these simple functions. So, over the past decade, we have built a complex of applications, most off the shelf with a very few custom functions built for our work, that operate in all areas of our dispute resolution systems, for less than one of the big-ticket projects that have failed spent in a week.
The lesson from this is not so much that we’ve been brilliant (but I do think we’ve been pretty smart), but that as a small agency a lack of access to millions of dollars forced us to think of the development process in a different way. With full disclosure, I am associated with Modria.com, but I would suggest that the development process there has been a model of what I am advocating for integration into e-government. Modria is a platform with modules that represent the commonly needed elements of conflict engagement systems. With very little redevelopment, it can be configured to do divorce mediation, Ombudsman work, tax assessment challenges, or contract negotiation. That should offer an attractive alternative to those interested in e-government development, both from a budget perspective and from a functional perspective.
If a thousand flowers are going to bloom in ODR, I think they will look a lot like the modular, focused flowers that already have been quietly and inexpensively successful in e-government.
Out with 2012, in with 2013 . . . .
Thanks to a gift from my friend Alan Tidwell (his blog can be found at http://storeofideas.net/), I have spent the last few days going through a book that has prompted my end-of-year thoughts for 2012.
Given my well-known affinity for and relationship with online dispute resolution technology, I’m surely more positive about the use of technology than Bock. As I’ve said on many occasions, the basic tasks facing those who deal with conflict, on pretty much any level, are managing communication, managing information, and managing group dynamics. ICT has obvious things to contribute to all three, especially in the hands of those who artfully combine technology with traditional approaches to conflict engagement.
But as a catalyst for my end-of-year ruminations, it isn’t Bock’s thoughts on the limitations of technology that set me off: it was the “have saved and can save lives” comment.
So, for my friends in the world of conflict engagement I have this thought.
Each year, mindfully and intentionally, I reflect on the amazing group of friends and colleagues I have been so fortunate to meet and work with over the years. From those who deal with peacebuilding at the broadest level, to those who sit at tables between individuals who are in conflict, you are all in a position to affect, if not literally save, lives on a daily basis, and I have the most profound respect and love for all of you.

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- Game Center works again, no scores are lost.
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Okonomiyaki is a casual, fun dish that's quite popular with foreign visitors to Japan. It's basically a savory pancake made with seafood, pork, cabbage and other vegetables, cooked on a flat grill and dressed with mayonnaise and tangy sauce. The "okonomi" part of the name means "what you like," and customers can choose their own favorite ingredients to add to their pancakes. Many shops have customers cook their own okonomiyaki at the table.
This is a dish with very distinct regional variations. In Osaka-style okonomiyaki, all the component ingredients are mixed together in a bowl of batter, then spread out on the grill for cooking. The Hiroshima version is more complicated and takes longer to prepare, as the chef (not the customer) assembles distinct layers of toppings, vegetables, noodles, fried egg and pancake base into the final product.
Finally, there's a version called monjayaki, which is similar to Osaka style but with a thinner, runnier batter. Monjayaki is generally found only in the Tokyo area, particularly in the Tokyo Bay neighborhood of Tsukishima, which is home to dozens of monjayaki restaurants clustered together in one small zone.
If you're in a cook-it-yourself shop, once you've decided on your main ingredient (e.g. pork, shrimp or squid) and your optional fillings, the waiter will turn on the grill at your table, brush on some oil, and deliver a bowl with the batter and ingredients. Mix these together and pour the mixture onto the grill (once it's hot enough), then use a spatula to turn over your pancake when it's ready.
Note that this might take a bit longer than you would expect; ask your waiter for advice if you're not sure, or watch what other diners are doing. If there's an option for the waiter or chef to cook your okonomiyaki, you might want to take them up on their offer unless you're feeling adventurous.
If you're in a Hiroshima-style shop, the ordering process is a bit different - in addition to choosing ingredients like shrimp and squid, you'll generally have an option of either "soba" noodles (actually thin ramen-style wheat noodles) or thicker udon noodles. There may also be an option for no noodles at all. The chef will prepare your pancake and serve it on the grill in front of you. Cut the pancake into bite-size rectangles, and add extra sauce, mayonnaise and other condiments to taste as you eat.
The metal grill in an okonomiyaki restaurant is called a teppan, and menus will feature other foods prepared on the teppan grill, such as yakisoba (stir-fried ramen-style noodles with vegetables and sauce) and grilled seafood, vegetables and meat. Many shops have one large teppan grill with a counter surrounding it (a good place to watch the chefs in action), while others have separate grills at each table.
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Things just got more beautiful at HOWL, and ski season isn’t far behind!
The next mid-day, midweek meander at HOWL is Wednesday, November 14 at 1:00. Could be a snowy one!
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Puerto Vallarta is the stuff dreams are made of. It’s beautiful, but slightly rough around the edges. It’s lived in. It’s equal parts ebb and flow. It’s buzzing with life, and quiet with leisure.
Its craggy roads wind through hilly terrain, even downtown where residences, shops, restaurants, and resorts have been built in like little puzzle pieces. The hills turn mountainous as you leave town and the roads become one long and curvy one that hugs the coast below.
Its wildlife is beautiful, and of course just so foreign to what we’re used to seeing when we walk outdoors. In fact, I often wonder… are palm trees such a beautiful sight to everyone, or just those of us for whom they signify temporary bliss? It’s hard to say, because I’m still as taken by fall foliage and towering evergreens today as I’ve always been, no matter how many times I’ve seen them.
One of my very favorite moments of the entire trip was on our first full day and first trek into town. We were all hungry and vying for street meat and stumbled upon an older man and woman grilling on the beach, surrounded by brightly colored umbrellas and tables full of people lounging and sun bathing. The couple was selling Pacifico (our beer of choice for the week) and grilling long skewers of shrimp, Mahi Mahi, onions and peppers, bright orange and slathered with an adobo garlic oil. They were grilled and basted to absolute juicy, spicy perfection. We squeezed them with lime and devoured them, ordering second and third rounds and slurping down a paper plate full of freshly shucked oysters in between rounds. This entire scenario, from the food to the experience to the sights, was exactly what the doctor ordered for our first real taste of Puerto Vallarta.
Our food adventures didn’t end there, and neither did our experiences with perfectly and simply executed seafood and dirt cheap beer. Nearly every taco stand, restaurant, and bar that we tried was incredible, whether in the center of town or on a remote beach. Hot grills covered in chicken and pork and beef, the meat dripping with whatever secret combination of spices/fats/oils/herbs these people have been blessed with knowing for years and years and years. Street tacos just don’t taste this good at home. Maybe it’s the vacation talking, the slightly-buzzed-at-11-am talking, but I swear there’s at least a little truth to it. And with every street taco comes all the important fixins, including the best guacamole you’ve ever had, a range of hot sauces that not even the mildest of which I could handle, fresh radish and cucumber, diced white onion, and cilantro. I’m still dreaming about these tacos—so good that even if we were all too full, we learned how to make room for one more taco when we stumbled upon a packed al pastor place with a 30 minute wait for tacos to-go. Worth. the. wait! (and weight).
The open air restaurants were my favorite part, allowing every meal to feel like we weren’t missing anything by being closed up inside four walls while the world turned outside. We were part of the outside air and sun and sounds, getting berated by hustlers selling all sorts of crafts, bands playing guitars and drums, and other tourists strolling by. And even though we had it nearly every meal, fresh tortilla chips, guacamole, and pico de gallo refused to get old—it was truly dynamite everywhere we had it.
We did a pretty intense forest hike to a waterfall where we cliff-jumped into the almost emerald green, chilly water below and swam underneath the waterfall. I was a little shocked that I took the jump, and also a little shocked I didn't lose my string bikini top and flash a bunch of innocent bystanders in the process, but that was the thing about the elixir of this trip—it seemed to take you over and make you surprise yourself. I love that about traveling.
This was really my first time going on vacation with a group so large, and one of both guys and girls. There were 10 of us, split between 4 rooms, and we spent almost 24-7 together. We were strangely in-tune and in-line with one another’s preferences, spending most mornings poolside at our resort and then venturing out to whatever we felt like exploring that day, with the nights ending with either the occasional trip to Weirdville if the tequila intake had done us right, or an early and relaxed bus ride home from town after a long dinner. Regardless, everyday was full of so much fun and many, many laughs.
I love the power of photographs taken with a real camera. I think the time and effort and thought that goes into each picture helps sustain a presence in the moment that is remembered forever through the photo. When I look at these, I can almost smell the smells and hear the sounds of each captured scene. And the bright light blowing out some pictures, although probably not great from a photography perspective, immediately takes me back to squinting through sunglasses and sweat underneath the hot sun.
The friendliness and openness of nearly everyone we came in contact with was something we all couldn't get over, and something to not take for granted. Every local that we met, whether our bartender, server, concierge, shop keeper, passerby, was just so friendly and open to chat. The language barrier feels like nothing in Puerto Vallarta; there just seems to be so much willingness on both sides to somehow make it work. Humor, though, is one of those things that in so many ways knows no language, and with the cast of hooligans on our trip, humor was most assuredly on our side.
After one perfect afternoon trying out a beach a little further out of town, we all took turns judging the timing of the crashing ocean waves to jump aboard a fishing boat that drove us to an even more remote beach and village. This is where we played with hermit crabs with some really sweet little girls who lived there, and became really friendly with the beach's only bar—equipped with rope swings in lieu of stools.
On the boat ride home, a little while before sunset, we jumped off the boat for a quick middle-of-the-ocean swim. The water was dark, freezing, and salty and, like everything else on this trip, felt bizarrely perfect in the moment.
Puerto Vallarta, and this vacation, will hold such a special place in my heart. What a fun, wild, and beautiful trip. The case of wanderlust that ensued after arriving back home hit me harder than ever. Onto the next one!


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Someone pass us our wedding hat, stat.
We’re officially digging our slightly creased, very dusty wedding hat out of our bottom drawer because Brody Jenner has announced the exciting news that he’s engaged to girlfriend Kaitlynn Carter.
What a day for a buffet-based celebration this is turning out to be, what with Blac Chyna and Rob Kardashian's baby news and Union J's new member replacement announcement as well. Someone pass the mini sausage rolls, please.
So sweet, we think he’s given us an actual cavity (but we'll forgive him since it's all in aid of some lovely news).
Kaitlynn, who's been dating Brody since 2014, shared the same photo, writing: "this trip has been memorable for many reasons... happiest girl in the world!!!"
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Ken Scholes’s short story, Action Team-Ups Number Thirty-Seven appears in the Winter 2006 issue of Shimmer.
Where did the idea for Action Team-Ups Number Thirty-Seven come from?
I needed something really short to read at Talebones Live. I am a comic book/superhero geek going back to early childhood. I wanted to take a stab at what would happen to a Batman-type character if he ran out of money and landed in an assisted living facility.
Do you work with a critique or writers group?
I have first readers who check out my stories. And with this particular story, I test-drove it on a room of about thirty.
It really didn’t. Shimmer purchased my first draft.
Well, I DID have to go back and change several superhero/supervillain names…at least one of those was a darling, but I think the story survived it.
Both. I think my writing taps into whatever my subconcious is processing but good storytelling isn’t self-centered, it considers the reader as a passenger in the car.
How long had you been submitting before you made your first sale?
I came to writing in two stages. First, in high school, I submitted several stories, racking up maybe ten rejections or so. Second, as an adult, I came back to it in 1997 and made my first sale 75 rejections later in 1999.
How did you celebrate your first sale?
I can’t recall. I know I made a copy of the check and it’s in my file somewhere. There was much rejoicing, I know that.
I’m writing about 2 short stories per month so it changes from week to week. I’m also starting my first novel.
Does popular culture/entertaiment influence your writing?
Sometimes it sparks ideas. Like stories about…um…superheroes. And literary figures. And historical characters.
Well, I don’t like writing at night. I much prefer morning or afternoon. But I take what I can get.
Favorite short story read this year?
Anything I read by Howard Waldrop or Ray Vukcevich.
Hmmm. Depends on how long. Pretty much, I’d be okay with just staying me.
I believe in the unknown. I don’t know how supernatural it is…but I’m open minded.
If you have a day job, what is it?
I write contracts and coordinate procurements for a government agency.
Fast food: Yea or Nay?
Hmm. Sometimes I like it but it rarely likes me. I’m becoming a sandwich sort of guy.
I dig the pizza. And tapioca pudding. And cocoa krispies.
Pa’s Kettle. Greasy spoon breakfast joint near our place.
Name one place in your hometown that you love to go to and would recommend to others to visit.
My hometown? Haven’t been there for a while. Here in Portland (my new hometown) — Powell’s Books.
Hanging with the wonder-wife Jen, hanging with my writerly pals, playing guitar and singing, video games, movies.
I’ve become a cat person because they’re less needy than dogs and still have substance.
Is there anything that you would “sell your soul” for?
Do you have a secret skill that you never get to show off?
Well, I only get to show THAT skill off to my wife these days….
None…they’re too busy writing to notice that the damn thing’s burned out.

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A PROBATION report has been requested in the case of a young man who admitted having a significant quantity of cannabis for sale or supply.
Asa Fitzpatrick, aged 27, who has addresses at Broad Street and Moylish Road, Ballynanty pleaded guilty to charges relating to the seizure on February 28, 2014.
During a sentencing hearing before Christmas, Detective Garda David Baynham of the divisional drugs unit said the drugs were found hidden over an extractor fan in the kitchen of a house at Ballynanty which was searched under warrant.
The cannabis, he said, he said weighed around 300 grams and had a street value of €5430.
A small quantity of LSD and and weighing scales were also found at the house.
Being cross-examined by Mark Nicholas SC, Detective Garda Baynham agreed the defendant was not at the house when gardai arrived and that he was not living there full time.
Fitzpatrick presented at Henry Street garda station a number of days later and made admissions in relation to the cannabis.
”He accepted responsibility, he said he was given it to hold onto,” Detective Garda Baynham told John O’Sullivan BL, prosecuting.
Mr Nicholas said his client was a “significant user” of cannabis at the time who has not come to the attention of gardai since the incident.
He has no previous convictions for drugs offences.
“He has matured,” he said submitting his admissions were critical given the circumstances of the seizure.
After hearing details of the offence, Judge Tom O’Donnell agreed a probation report would be of benefit to the court.
He adjourned the matter to April 5, next to facilitate the preparation of a report.
Fitzpatrick was remanded on continuing bail.


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Mandarin essential oil (Citrus reticulata) has a delightful aroma that brings a sensation of joy and contentment to any occasion, and is appreciated equally by young and old alike. It promotes and uplifts mood, and it is a close cousin of tangerine. Whether experienced aromatically or topically, Mandarin essential oil can provide a multitude of benefits. Mandarin essential oil is more than just another sweet-smelling citrus essential oil. Try combining a few drops with your favorite skin care products and experiment with its cleansing power around the home. Mandarin essential oil is useful in helping to reduce acne, brighten the skin, alleviate insomnia, reduce oily skin, diminish the appearance of scars and age spots and minimize stress and wrinkles.
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People often start the video production process, understandably, thinking about their company, their product or their service. But actually, when planning a video, it’s smart to start with your audience. Who is your viewer? How old are they? What language(s) do they speak? Will you need to make your video accessible to the visually impaired or hearing impaired community (and if you are a federal agency, this is required by law.) What does your viewer already know (or not know) about your company, your nonprofit, or the featured product or service? Most importantly, what do you want them to know, and how does it affect their lives? Once we delve into these questions, we can start developing a conceptual framework or creative direction for your video.
Some of my work gets shown on giant screens at big events. Many of my videos get viewed on a smart phone. How we approach each project—from the visual design to the audio planning—depends largely on the primary viewing screen and environment. For example, if you think someone will likely be watching your video in a fairly quiet, home or office computing environment—let’s say for a training video—then we might use graphics that move pretty quickly and some fun music. If, however, this is a video that might be watched on a smartphone without the audio on, we’ll need to plan a design that has impact with only subtitles.
What Do You Want the Viewer to Do Next?
When working in the fundraising and nonprofit arena, you often want the viewer to Volunteer Their Time, Write a Check, or encourage others to Get Involved. If you are selling a product or service, you want someone to Click and Buy. These are very specialized goals that require the right kind of crafting of the story and message, because causing behavior change can be quite challenging. Usually we (or your in-house marketing team) spend time in pre-production interviewing people who are the target market, or in the case of a nonprofit have become involved as volunteers, to find out what triggers made them care. We also may spend time out on location, meeting those people who have been affected by the product, or by the work of the nonprofit so we can hear their first-hand stories and scout the location to figure out the best way to show impact on the screen.
This pre-production preparation is essential to successful storytelling. Only then can we craft a design, the messages (script), a production timetable and budget.
The video at the top of this post is an animated explainer I produced for a children’s hospital, to ensure families engaged in rounds while their child was in the intensive care unit. We had to translate this into multiple languages, thus the choice of mouth-free animated icons. Animation by David Fuchs at RHED Pixel.
Here’s an animated explainer I created for an issue advocacy organization, in the style of the famous Monty Python graphics, in order to capture attention at a large membership event. Animation by David Fuchs at RHED Pixel.
Here’s a fun stop-motion style explainer about a subject that isn’t always fun–dental care–produced by Rachel Rasby, with co-producer, Julia Hoppock, and cinematographer, Lee Gillenwater at the Pew Trusts.
This video for a farewell gala was created entirely in After Effects from archival photographs, interspersed with some original graphics and quotations that we solicited from supporters about the leader of this performing arts organization. Animation by, you guessed it, my favorite animator David Fuchs at RHED Pixel.
It’s best to set firm parameters for you project, including the number of reviews you want to be able to have, whether you want live-action or animation, and any significant or quick turnaround deadlines, plus the target length. I know 2 minutes seems short, but it is double the number of frames of a one-minute video, so can take twice as many resources! For the purposes of this blog post, and based on my years of experience, I can give you some fee ranges. If you’re project is entirely animated, and you have a very small team helping to guide the project and do reviews/approvals (i.e., there aren’t layers of bureaucracy or board members etc who might make significant changes along the way, thus adding to time and costs), then you can get an explainer for as little as $5,000-$7,000. Remember that on the low end of the scale, you must be sure any quote you receive includes proper licensing of any stock graphics, photos and music! (Be VERY skeptical if someone tells you they can produce an explainer for much less than this. I’ve seen some websites advertising $500. The professional rate per day for an editor or graphics designer and their equipment is this amount, and that’s just an average rate and doesn’t include time for scriptwriting, storyboarding, meetings with you, and working with your team to research and verify the factual content to be included, not to mention the creation or licensing of music, hiring and directing a narrator, etc.) On the higher end, if live-action videography is involved, for example, because there are impact stories and interviews to be filmed, perhaps with travel to various locations, then you are more in the $20-25,000 ballpark. Many videos will fall somewhere in between, and with a streamlined internal process for content design and approvals , you can get a quality product for about $12-15,000.
The opportunities and the options are endless with video. So start with 1, 2 and 3, and then engage some professional help to get you across the finish line.
Amy DeLouise is a writer-producer-director and love to explain things using video!
What Makes a Great Video Info-Graphic?
Trick question. The important query is WHY? Why will this information be better conveyed through graphics than through, say, a more documentary approach with powerful interviews or a personal story? Why will the audience care more about the content when this infographic ends? Once you’ve answered why, you can get to WHAT.
Sometimes, infographics can be used to tell a powerful emotional story that must convey facts and figures but also turn that data into advocacy. In this wonderful piece called The Girl Effect, music plays a powerful role in drawing us into the story line. By the end, we want to take action!
Sometimes the goal is actually to DE-personalize highly emotional or difficult content, so people can absorb it and act on it.
In this info-graphic video I produced for a children’s hospital, we decided to use animated characters rather than interviews with doctors and nurses. Our goal was to help parents of very sick children admitted to the Pediatric ICU understand how to better participate in their care. Our creative team and consulting parent advisory group decided that parents already see enough “talking heads” in the ICU, so that our piece would take a different approach with friendly characters and a friendly, soft-spoken voice-over. We also wanted to be able to translate the graphic into multiple languages. The finished info-graphic appears on monitors at a child’s beside, part of an internal “TV” system within the hospital.
Right away, the first difference you notice between these two cuts is the music. While one approach is poignant, the other is in your face. My guess is the creators decided there were two audiences to reach—one an older person thinking about the next generation, and one a younger person looking ahead to their future. The two distinct approaches work well for each audience.
Whatever approach you decide, infographics require a very specific and disciplined workflow in order to stay on budget.
Define the Look. You need to decide the approach, which might take a few rounds of “look boards” before you come to a decision.
Define the Specs. It’s important before starting any video project—animation or otherwise—to determine the output specs from the start. What is the screen size and frame rate? Will you be showing this on a big screen from a ProRes file or on the web from a Quicktime or H.264 file?
Whether or not spoken words are involved, there is still a written script that tells the animator exactly what happens in each frame. I often use approximating clip art or stills to help the artist understand what I’m going for.
Key Frames. These are still frames that map out the entire story line before it’s animated. Settling on the right key frames for each part of the story will save you from costly re-animating expenses.
Once script is locked, soundtrack is in and script is approved, you’re ready to start animating your sequences. There may be several approval rounds within this step.
Final output and mixing. Getting back to those first specs, you’ll need to output whatever versions you need for live events, online, email campaigns, etc.
Amy DeLouise is a director/producer and author of the book The Producer’s Playbook: Real People on Camera (Focal Press/Routledge).
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So-called “real people” can add power to a video story. For testimonials, someone who actually uses the product can be compelling. If the story focuses on a charity, someone who has lived the day-to-day impact can help raise funds more effectively than an on-camera professional host. A person who works in an organization might be the very best at explaining a new process or tool.
Using real people as opposed to actors affects the bottom line costs of your video, in both production and post. Often executive producers focus on the cost-savings of not having to hire actors–no actor fees, no casting fees, no pension and welfare payments (for union actors). However, pro’s bring their ability to hit their marks every time, to become characters convincingly, and to deliver a particular line the same way in the wide shot, the closeup and the shot that gets done after a lunch break.
Casting. While you may use an informal process, you’ll still need to “cast” people to be sure they can work with you, they have an interesting story, and to build a relationship prior to the day of taping. While actors can step onto a set filled with strangers and go, most regular folks can’t. Always avoid using someone solely on the recommendation on another person. If you will be the day-of-production interviewer, producer or director, you’ll need to talk to them yourself to be sure you have a good rapport.
Scheduling. Build extra time into your shoot schedule. Not just for each angle or shot, but also breaks for your “talent.” Unlike pro’s, who can muscle through a long day, most regular folks need some time out of the lights. Plus they will likely need to make calls, check on the kids being picked up from soccer, etc. I’m always surprised how often I’ve got someone telling me they’ve “blocked out” the whole day for our shoot, and then when we arrive, they’ve actually got several hours of phone calls, errands or other work scheduled. No one outside of production understands that what we do is a really focused, full day or more type of job.
Post Workflow. Your post-production workflow will also need to be adjusted. If you are conducting interviews, be sure you get transcripts made (from mp3 or wav files of the interviews) so that you can make a preliminary set of selects and then choose from those for your final edits. This will save massive amounts of time slogging through footage to find soundbites. If you are creating a re-enactment or a direct-to-camera video, you’ll need excellent field notes via Adobe Live Logger, Google docs, Lumberjack, etc. that allows you to correct for the usual mistakes and changed dialogue or non-matching action that commonly occur when using non-actors. Again, this will save massive amounts of time and frustration during editing.
I’ve built some handy templates and other prep, shoot and post resources into my new book The Producer’s Playbook: Real People on Camera. Use code FLR40 at checkout for 20% off (not available on Amazon). Let me know any other tools you think I should add here on the website.
As fr eelancers in the creative disciplines—graphic design, video, set design, etc.—we’ve got a lot on our plates. Every day we’ve got to be, well, creative out-of-the-box thinkers, able to leap small budgets in a single bound, staying on the bleeding edge of trends, and up on the latest hardware, software and teams that make it all possible. Plus we’ve got to run our businesses, paying our bills, invoicing our clients, and thinking strategically about our careers and where we want to go next. It’s a tall order. Here are some ways we can break it down and get it done.
Energize Your Creative Self. Take on a project outside your usual comfort zone. This might be a pro bono passion project (see #7 below). Or it could be a totally new approach to work with a regular client. Push your limits and create something you wouldn’t typically do. Or check out work by others to inspire you. For example, this week I’m in New York City where it’s Design Week http://nycxdesign.com/ with all kinds of wonderful gallery and design-focused events.
Connect to Creative Communities. Lots of independents get so busy with projects and life that we fail to make time for human connections. It’s too late to attend a networking event when you need the work. So get out and go to conferences, coffees and meet-ups. Get to know people in real life, not just in online communities. Real relationships are important, not just for business, but for our mental health as solo practitioners. Join a group like the aiga.org or www.wifv.org, www.aicp.com or www.asmp.org . If you are just getting started in your industry, many groups have a “junior” category with lower dues.
Keep Learning. Take an online class. Attend a workshop. Read books and articles. Learn not just about the tools of your particular trade, but the fields that connect to your work. As a filmmaker, when I learn more about audio mixing, I’m going to do a better job directing field audio on my next shoot. As a filmmaker who’s been in the business for…ahem…awhile, I especially need to keep pushing myself to expand my horizons. It’s one reason I teach classes on lynda.com –to teach something you have to be sure you are up on the latest and greatest.
Share. The corollary to learning is sharing. Share with your online communities. Share with your professional association. Share with a mentee. One of my favorite creative directors always has something interesting to share through his twitter stream. I’m much more likely to want to work with someone I can learn from.
Give Back. Volunteer for the organization you join related to item #2. Or volunteer to speak on Career Day at your local school. Or mentor someone coming along in your business. Whatever you give, you will get back a thousand fold. I know it’s cliché, but it’s true!
Get Tools. I see so many creative stuck in workflow of tools past. Don’t. So you used to edit on AVID but now you need to learn Adobe. I’m super-comfortable designing content to shoot with a C-series camera or FS-7, but now I’m pushing myself to develop storytelling that can leverage the power of 360 VR like this.
Charge Appropriate Rates. I have left this one for last. Let’s face it, we creatives hate dealing with money. It’s not why we got into this work. Despite flat wages and the constant dilution of our various industries, we need to support one another by charging a living wage. When I see someone posting on a professional list-serve that they are looking to hire (fill in the blank creative position) at (half the standard industry day rate), I want to shout “doooon’t do it!” to all respondees. Sure, if you’re new to the biz and building your portfolio, you can discount your rate. But don’t go too far. For one thing, people tend to value your work by the value you assign to it yourself. For another, we’re all in this together.
Amy DeLouise is a video director-producer and author, and occasionally an industry speaker.

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Every few years, unusual weather brings torrential rainfall and warm, nutrient-poor water to the coasts of Peru and Ecuador, devastating the fishing economies. Although this might seem like a local storm, the system—known as the El Niño–Southern Oscillation—has global effects. Typically, the next winter is much warmer in western North America, wetter in the southeastern United States, and drier in the Pacific Northwest. Rain and temperature changes throughout Africa and Australia and tropical cyclones off the coast of Japan also can be tied to El Niño occurrences.
The software structure (subroutine) of CLM. Each circle represents an individual subroutine with the area of the circle showing the time spent on the subroutine with linear representation. Image credit: Wang, D. et al., "Environmental Modeling and Software" 55 (2014).
Large-scale modeling plays an important role in understanding the convoluted relationships between climate events and weather systems. What may look, at first glance, like a jumble of random information can come beautifully into focus when viewed through the proper model.
The US Department of Energy (DOE) is pushing researchers to integrate observation and modeling to create a better picture of Earth’s climate as a whole. One researcher committed to this goal is Dali Wang of DOE’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).
Wang is a research staff member with ORNL’s Environmental Sciences Division as well as the lab’s Climate Change Science Institute. With a background in both computer and environmental science, he understands the goals and expectations of each side.
Wang’s solution is to take a massive model, pull out the relevant portion, and rewrap it with a user-friendly interface. This environment, known as a scientific function-testing platform, would make it easier for scientists to create accurate computational experiments to mimic what they observe in the real world.
The model that Wang is focusing on is the Community Land Model (CLM), which simulates the interaction of atmosphere and land. CLM is actively being developed under the Accelerated Climate Model for Energy project to support DOE’s climate and environmental research.
A function-testing platform such as Wang’s is designed to simplify the software while maintaining accuracy, but streamlining the massive program is not easy. The CLM modeling system consists of more than 1,800 source files and more than 350,000 lines of source code.
Compilers are like translators for computer programs. They take the instructions written by a human programmer and turn them into the ones and zeros that allow a computer to do its job. But Wang wants to go further.
Field researchers who come to Wang are usually interested in specific components of the huge, multilayered CLM model. If two subroutines are designed to represent a closely connected physical or chemical process, there should be strong connections between them. Compilers can recognize these patterns and pull out only scientific codes that are relevant.
Programmers have relied on debuggers for years to find glitches and bugs in their code. Allinea’s debugger tool named DDT is the program that Wang is using, not just to find errors in the code, but also to serve as an event generator.
The tool effectively takes snapshots of what’s going on while the code is running. When a researcher applies a change to one subroutine, DDT tracks the inflow and outflow of various parts of the system to see which other parts were affected. Each time that same change is made to that same component, the result should be the same.
Although the model itself has the capability to track basic inputs and outputs, using DDT in this way allows for much more complex analysis. Wang compares it to a doctor ordering an MRI instead of taking a patient’s temperature.
This is a crucial part of a successful scientific function-testing platform. By definition, function testing examines the performance of a system in action. It gives researchers and modelers a detailed look at what the software is doing as it’s doing it.
The Oak Ridge Leadership Computing Facility (OLCF), a DOE Office of Science User Facility, funded Allinea to make DDT scalable to a system the size of Jaguar and Titan.
Wang’s research, from revamping the user interface to improving performance analysis, ties into the idea of Model-Experimental Coupling (MODEX), an approach that has been heavily endorsed by DOE with the aim of improving predictive understanding. Implementing experiments can be incredibly time-consuming. MODEX is a much faster method that uses models to visualize what should happen in a real-world scenario before using those predictions to develop more efficient studies. A functional testing platform makes it easier to use the observational data from those experiments to improve the model, creating a positive feedback loop that benefits everyone.
Wang says he’s looking to the future and trying to make the best products for all parties involved.
Wang, D., Y. Xu, P. Thornton, A. King, C. Steed, L. Gu, and J. Schuchart. “A functional test platform for the Community Land Model.” Environmental Modelling & Software 55 (2014): 25–31.
Wang, D., W. Wu, T. Janjusic, Y. Xu, C. Iversen, P. Thornton, and M. Krassovski. “Scientific Functional Testing Platform for Environmental Models: An Application to Community Land Model,” Proceedings of the International Workshop on Software Engineering for High Performance Computing in Science, 37th International Conference on Software Engineering, Florence, Italy, May 16–24, 2015 (in press).

industry_corpus2: Technology & Research