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Are you getting debt letters from Controlaccount? Who are Controlaccount? Are they a legitimate debt collector? If you receive a letter from them what should you do about it? And could an IVA or Scottish trust deed help you – and stop the calls them? Here’s our guide: The following section explains the steps you need to take after receiving a letter from the debt collection agency Controlaccount. Have they contacted you? Are you unsure of what you should do next? Do you really owe Controlaccount the money they say you do? Do you need advice on how to deal with them? In This Guide... Can debt collectors visit my home? Controlaccount Contact Number Why are Controlaccount chasing me? Is Controlaccount a legitimate debt collector? Who do Controlaccount collect for? Should I pay Controlaccount the money I owe? Should I ignore Controlaccount’s letters or calls? What action can Controlaccount take? Could my Controlaccount debts mean that I lose my home? Can I stop Controlaccount from contacting me? Controlaccount won’t stop calling me. What can I do about it? I’ve had a debt letter or call from Controlaccount. What should I do next? Do you owe the debt? Get them to prove it with a ‘Prove The Debt’ Letter Is my debt to Controlaccount debt statute barred? Is the letter for someone else? I owe the debt and I can afford to pay Controlaccount. Should I? I can’t afford to pay Controlaccount. What now? Agree a payment plan with Controlaccount Can I write off my Controlaccount debts? Other debt management routes How do I make a complaint about Controlaccount? FAQs Can debt collectors visit my home? Not all debt collection companies will visit you at home to collect debts. Check their website first or contact them to check. Even if they do they cannot just show up at your door. They are required to provide you with advanced notice before visiting your home address. Controlaccount Contact Number 0845 680 8782 Why are Controlaccount chasing me? If your account has been passed to Controlaccount, it’s probably because you owe money. Usually, your debt would have been owed to a different creditor (which is why you may not recognise their name). They are debt collection agency for other companies and chases customers for payment. Is Controlaccount a legitimate debt collector? It is unwise to ignore debt collection agencies; they do not give up. If you continue to ignore them, they may take you to court, which can result in you having to deal with enforcement agents or a charging order if you own your own home.. Who do Controlaccount collect for? Contact Controlaccount to see which types of debts they collect for. Should I pay Controlaccount the money I owe? Ultimately, everyone needs to pay their debts where they can afford to, and when they can’t afford it, there are lots of debt management options we can help you with. We’ll explore many of them below. But just because you are being contacted for payment by Controlaccount doesn’t mean there aren’t alternative (and better) options. So before you pay anything, read the rest of this guide and contact us for advice. Should I ignore Controlaccount’s letters or calls? Until you’ve taken advice, the code of conduct to which Controlaccount is part means they should give you time to explore your debt management options. Of course, they can’t do that if you don’t tell them what you’re doing. You can call the company using the Controlaccount number: 0845 680 8782 or contact them by their website: https://www.controlaccount.com Whatever action you take, doing nothing should not be an option. Ignored debts won’t go away and they will get worse. Leave letters unopened or calls unanswered for long enough and you risk Controlaccount taking further action against you. What action can Controlaccount take? Controlaccount is a debt collection agency – as such, its legal powers are no different from those of the original creditor who previously owned your debt. Controlaccount can (within reason) chase you for repayment of the debt, but they are not allowed to harass you or call you at unreasonable times (see below). They must also respect any reasonable request to only be contacted by certain means, or at certain times. Controlaccount could send debt collection field agents to your home if you fail to pay, however they are NOT bailiffs and mustn’t claim to be. Debt collection agents can’t enter your home without permission and can’t remove your goods. They must also leave if you ask them to. If Controlaccount want to do any of the following, they must take you to court first: Issue a County Court Judgement against you Send bailiffs to recover goods to the value of the debt Apply for an attachment of earnings order, or a charging order Could my Controlaccount debts mean that I lose my home? It is unlikely that you would lose your home – there are several steps that have to be taken first. Unsecured debts (which are most of the debts Controlaccount deal with) are not secured against an asset, but if you fall seriously behind with your payments, Controlaccount could apply to the court to have the debt secured against your home. This is done with a Charging Order but only if Controlaccount are successful in applying for a County Court Judgement against you as well. Can I stop Controlaccount from contacting me? No, you won’t be able to stop all contact from Controlaccount, as they may be legally required to send some letters to you. However, you can express your contact preferences, such as dealing with your debt in writing, instead of receiving phone calls. They should abide by your preferences. Controlaccount won’t stop calling me. What can I do about it? That depends. Controlaccount, like all debt collection agencies, is required to act in accordance with rules set out by the Financial Conduct Authority. Debt collectors cannot, for example, threaten legal action which they know it is unlikely to materialise. They can’t send letters that look like court forms or pretend to have legal powers they don’t have (they can’t, for example, send bailiffs round without a court order). And they can’t chase you for payment when your debt is being managed via a Trust Deed Scotland or IVA (Individual Voluntary Arrangement). Additionally, as a member of the Credit Services Association, Controlaccount has also agreed to work to the CSA code of conduct. There’s an expectation that debt collection agencies that sign up to the code of conduct don’t simply agree to its terms, but also agree to work to the spirit of the code. Controlaccount or any other debt collection company should, therefore, do any of the following: Call you at unreasonable times Contact you in a way that doesn’t meet the preferences you’ve already agreed with them Call you at work without permission or after you’ve told them to stop Discuss your debts with a family member or employer Take payments without your permission Refuse to give you time to consider your options after you’ve contacted a debt advice agency for help Pressure you into paying off a debt by borrowing more money Use legal language or technical jargon to confuse you Demand payment when a debt is statute barred – that is, the debt is now considered too old to enforce (see below) I’ve had a debt letter or call from Controlaccount. What should I do next? Before you make any payment, check the following: Do you owe the debt? Check that the debt to which Controlaccount’s letter refers is your debt. If you’re genuinely unsure whether the debt is yours, check with a credit agency (such as Experian or Noddle) to find the outstanding debts shown against your name. Get them to prove it with a ‘Prove The Debt’ Letter Controlaccount (and every other debt collection agency) needs to be able to prove that the debt they say is yours really is yours. If they can’t prove it they have no choice but to mark the debt as settled. Here’s a sample letter you can use to ensure Controlaccount has the evidence to link the debt to you: Re: Account No. XXXXXXXX Dear Sir/Madam I received your letter regarding the account indicated above, claiming that I owed a specific amount. I would like to inform you that I do not know of any such amount I owe (name of specific creditor). I would also like to call your attention to the FCA’s (Financial Conduct Authority) Consumer Credit sourcebook that states that: A firm should neither ignore nor disregard a customer’s claim that his debt has been settled and/or is disputed and must stop making demands for payment without providing the customer clear justification and/or evidence as to why the claim is not valid. 7.5.3 A firm must suspend or cease the steps it or its agent takes in the recovery of a customer’s debt where the customer disputes or has settled the debt on valid grounds or what may be considered valid grounds. 7.14.1 If a customer disputes the debt on valid grounds or on what may be considered valid grounds, the firm must re-examine the dispute and provide details of the customer’s debt to the customer in a reasonably timely manner. 7.14.3 If there is a dispute regarding the identity of the borrower or the amount of the debt, it is for the firm (not the customer) to establish, that the customer is indeed the correct person/identity in relation to the debt owed or that the amount is correct under the agreement. 7.14.4 A collection firm must provide the customer with information regarding the outcome of its investigations about a debt that the customer disputed or has settled on valid grounds. 7.14.5 If the customer disputes the debt and the firm who seeks to recover the debt is neither the lender nor the owner, the firm is required to: > (1) Pass the information given by the customer to the actual lender or the owner; or > (2) If the firm was given authority by the lender or the owner to investigate the dispute, the firm is required to notify the lender or owner regarding the outcome of the investigation. 7.14.6 You have not ceased your collection activities whilst investigating a reasonably disrupted or queried debt, a method that is considered unfair and deceptive. Furthermore, by continuing to make demands from me to make payment whilst ignoring/disregarding claims that my debts are disputed or settled, your agency is committing what amounts to psychological and/or physical harassment. In light of this, I am asking that you do not make contact with me regarding the above account without providing me with evidence regarding my liability. I shall wait for your response confirming that the matter I have presented above is closed. If I do not receive such confirmation, I shall file a complaint with the department of trading standards and may inform the FCA regarding your actions. If necessary, I shall also forward a complaint with the Office of the Financial Ombudsman Service and Information Commissioner. I look forward to your response. Yours truly (Your printed name without your signature) Important points: Don’t sign the letter! Print your name only. The company is required to provide the original copy of your signed credit agreement and, if you provide your signature, you give the company an opportunity to use it to reconstitute the document. The law requires that the debt collection company provides proof. A reply that says something to the effect that: “We have traced the debt to you and now require you to pay £X,XXX by DATE” is not proof. You can disregard any such letter. This sample letter does not constitute legal advice Is my debt to Controlaccount debt statute barred? According to the Limitation Act 1980, some debts have a time limit. In most cases, that limit is six years in England and five years in Scotland. The ‘clock’ starts running from the last time you made a payment against the debt or acknowledged the debt in writing (for example, in a letter to the creditor). After this point, and assuming the debt meets the below criteria, the debt is classed as statute barred, that is, the law says the debt can no longer be enforced. To be statute barred, all the following must apply: The creditor has not registered a County Court judgment (CCJ) against you You (or if the debt is a joint one, you and the other person) have not made a payment in the last five/six years (or however long the limitation period in your case) You have not admitted to having the debt in writing in the last five/six years (or however long the limitation period in your case) If Controlaccount or another debt recovery company is chasing you for a debt which you believe is statute barred, ensure the debt is one to which the limitation period applies (you may need legal advice on this), and send the following letter. Re: Account No. XXXXXXXX Dear Sir/Madam Regarding your communication of DATE, I do not admit liability for this debt and I do not intend to make any further payments towards it for the following reasons: Neither I, nor any joint account-holder or third party acting as my agent have made any payment towards this debt in the past five/six* years. Five/six* years have elapsed since the earliest point at which you could have acted to recover the debt. Neither I, nor any joint account-holder or third party acting as my agent have made any written admission of liability for this debt within the past five/six* years. Given the elapsed time, I believe the debt to be statute barred and will defend any court claim to recover on this basis. If you have evidence this debt is not statute barred, please send it to me within 21 days. Otherwise, please confirm in writing that you won’t pursue me further. Yours faithfully *Delete according to whether you are dealing with debt in Scotland or England. NOTE This sample letter does not constitute legal advice Is the letter for someone else? It’s not uncommon for debt collection letters to go to an old address. If you receive a debt collection company letter for someone else, contact the company and explain the situation. The company should amend their details (although they may ask for some evidence first) but your credit rating will not be affected because credit files are attached to individuals rather than their addresses. I owe the debt and I can afford to pay Controlaccount. Should I? If you have checked that the debt is yours, that it is not time barred and that Controlaccount have proof of the debt, you are liable to pay it. If you are able, the quicker you pay, the faster the calls and letters will stop. I can’t afford to pay Controlaccount. What now? If, having checked that you are liable to pay the debt, you can’t afford it, you have a number of options: Agree a payment plan with Controlaccount Talk to Controlaccount, who may be able to come up with a payment plan and timescale. The payment needs to be realistic however – i.e. something you can afford. It should also enable you to pay down the debt over a reasonable timeframe, without unreasonable charges, interest rates and penalties. Can I write off my Controlaccount debts? You can write off certain debts, but you need to use the appropriate scheme to do it. In England, Northern Ireland and Wales, an individual voluntary arrangement (IVA) will consolidate all your existing unsecured debt into one. You make one lower, affordable monthly repayment towards this for a set period (usually 60 months) then at the end of the term any remaining debt is legally written off. In Scotland, the protected trust deed (sometimes called a Scottish Trust Deed or Scottish IVA) does much the same job as an IVA, but it usually lasts for 48 months, not 60. How much of my Controlaccount debt can I write off with an IVA or trust deed? The average amount written off is approximately 60%, but it could be up to 90% depending on your circumstances. We deal with your creditors for you as they are not legally allowed to contact you during the plan. Do I qualify for a Trust Deed/IVA? To qualify, you need the following: At least £5,000 of debt (from loans, credit cards, overdrafts, store cards or similar) To live in Scotland, or have lived in Scotland within the last 12 months, of have a business in Scotland Be able to afford at least £90 per month towards your repayments Have liabilities greater than your assets (that is, you are insolvent) Find out whether a trust deed could help you write off your debts. Use the trust deed calculator now: Other debt management routes Beyond trust deeds and IVAs, there are lots of ways Scottishtrustdeed.co.uk can help you manage your debts. Here are some of them: Debt Management Plan – an informal agreement with your creditors to make affordable monthly repayments. Debt Consolidation Loan – to clear all your current debt and replace it with one single, affordable monthly repayment instead. Minimal Asset Process (MAP) – if eligible, you might be able to get your debt written off. Debt Arrangement Scheme – helps you repay at an affordable rate. Bankruptcy – bankruptcy (called sequestration in Scotland) could help clear your debts, but has serious consequences and impact on your credit file. To find out which route is right for you, talk to us. How do I make a complaint about Controlaccount? If you feel Controlaccount have treated you badly, you can make a complaint to them via the following channels: Phone: 0845 680 8782 Email: [email protected] Post: Compass House, Waterside, Hanbury Road, Stoke Prior, B60 4FD If you are not satisfied with the outcome of your initial complaint to Controlaccount, you can refer your complaint to the FCA or CSA. The Financial Ombudsman Service, Exchange Tower, London, E14 9SR Email: [email protected] Phone: 0300 1239 123 Credit Services Association Ltd, 2 Esh Plaza, Sir Bobby Robson Way, Great Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE13 9BA Email: [email protected] Phone: 0191 2170 775 FAQs Can Controlaccount take me to court? If you owe money to Controlaccount and you do not pay, you can be sued. If Controlaccount sues you and wins, the court will enter a judgment (also called an order) against you that says you must pay back the debt. But if all your money and property are protected, then creditors cannot take them from you. Get free advice here. Legally write off up to 85% of debt Unaffordable debt can be legally written off by using the LEGISLATED Scottish Trust Deed or IVA program (If you reside in England). This can also protect your assets, such as your house or car from repossession. See if you qualify by using our free debt calculator here. How can I stop debt letters from Controlaccount? Write to Controlaccount to Request them to Stop Contacting You (If That's What You Want) Under the FCA guidelines, if you request that a debt collector stop contacting you completely, it must do so (with a few exceptions). Your request must be in writing. You can use our 'prove the debt letter' to do this. Download it for free here. Can Controlaccount come into my house? Without a court order, absolutely not. Neither Controlaccount or any other debt collection agency nor a debt collector is considered a court-appointed bailiff. Controlaccount may visit the address of a debtor but cannot enter the dwelling without the consent of the resident. Services Offered By Controlaccount: Consumer Debt Collection, Business to Business Debt Collection, Court Action, Status Enquiries / Company Searches, International Collections, Call Centre Support, Outsourcing, Liquidation Book Debt Recovery, Small & Ad Hoc Debts Collected, Tracing, Utility Debt Collection, Collector Accredited, Consumer Regulated Debt, Consumer Non-regulated Debt, Process Servicing Related Articles What Is A Possession Order And How Can I Fight It? What Is The Law On Calling People? What Is A Notice Of Assignment? 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Are you getting debt letters from TBF Solicitors? Who are TBF Solicitors? Are they a legitimate debt collector? If you receive a letter from them what should you do about it? And could an IVA or Scottish trust deed help you – and stop the calls them? Here’s our guide: The following section explains the steps you need to take after receiving a letter from the debt collection agency TBF Solicitors. Have they contacted you? Are you unsure of what you should do next? Do you really owe TBF Solicitors the money they say you do? Do you need advice on how to deal with them? In This Guide... Can debt collectors visit my home? TBF Solicitors Contact Number Why are TBF Solicitors chasing me? Is TBF Solicitors a legitimate debt collector? Who do TBF Solicitors collect for? Should I pay TBF Solicitors the money I owe? Should I ignore TBF Solicitors’s letters or calls? What action can TBF Solicitors take? Could my TBF Solicitors debts mean that I lose my home? Can I stop TBF Solicitors from contacting me? TBF Solicitors won’t stop calling me. What can I do about it? I’ve had a debt letter or call from TBF Solicitors. What should I do next? Do you owe the debt? Get them to prove it with a ‘Prove The Debt’ Letter Is my debt to TBF Solicitors debt statute barred? Is the letter for someone else? I owe the debt and I can afford to pay TBF Solicitors. Should I? I can’t afford to pay TBF Solicitors. What now? Agree a payment plan with TBF Solicitors Can I write off my TBF Solicitors debts? Other debt management routes How do I make a complaint about TBF Solicitors? FAQs Can debt collectors visit my home? Not all debt collection companies will visit you at home to collect debts. Check their website first or contact them to check. Even if they do they cannot just show up at your door. They are required to provide you with advanced notice before visiting your home address. TBF Solicitors Contact Number See Website Why are TBF Solicitors chasing me? If your account has been passed to TBF Solicitors, it’s probably because you owe money. Usually, your debt would have been owed to a different creditor (which is why you may not recognise their name). They are debt collection agency for other companies and chases customers for payment. Is TBF Solicitors a legitimate debt collector? It is unwise to ignore debt collection agencies; they do not give up. If you continue to ignore them, they may take you to court, which can result in you having to deal with enforcement agents or a charging order if you own your own home. Who do TBF Solicitors collect for? Contact TBF Solicitors to see which types of debts they collect for. Should I pay TBF Solicitors the money I owe? Ultimately, everyone needs to pay their debts where they can afford to, and when they can’t afford it, there are lots of debt management options we can help you with. We’ll explore many of them below. But just because you are being contacted for payment by TBF Solicitors doesn’t mean there aren’t alternative (and better) options. So before you pay anything, read the rest of this guide and contact us for advice. Should I ignore TBF Solicitors’s letters or calls? Until you’ve taken advice, the code of conduct to which TBF Solicitors is part means they should give you time to explore your debt management options. Of course, they can’t do that if you don’t tell them what you’re doing. You can call the company using the TBF Solicitors number: See Website or contact them by their website: www.tbf.org.uk/ Whatever action you take, doing nothing should not be an option. Ignored debts won’t go away and they will get worse. Leave letters unopened or calls unanswered for long enough and you risk TBF Solicitors taking further action against you. What action can TBF Solicitors take? TBF Solicitors is a debt collection agency – as such, its legal powers are no different from those of the original creditor who previously owned your debt. TBF Solicitors can (within reason) chase you for repayment of the debt, but they are not allowed to harass you or call you at unreasonable times (see below). They must also respect any reasonable request to only be contacted by certain means, or at certain times. TBF Solicitors could send debt collection field agents to your home if you fail to pay, however they are NOT bailiffs and mustn’t claim to be. Debt collection agents can’t enter your home without permission and can’t remove your goods. They must also leave if you ask them to. If TBF Solicitors want to do any of the following, they must take you to court first: Issue a County Court Judgement against you Send bailiffs to recover goods to the value of the debt Apply for an attachment of earnings order, or a charging order Could my TBF Solicitors debts mean that I lose my home? It is unlikely that you would lose your home – there are several steps that have to be taken first. Unsecured debts (which are most of the debts TBF Solicitors deal with) are not secured against an asset, but if you fall seriously behind with your payments, TBF Solicitors could apply to the court to have the debt secured against your home. This is done with a Charging Order but only if TBF Solicitors are successful in applying for a County Court Judgement against you as well. Can I stop TBF Solicitors from contacting me? No, you won’t be able to stop all contact from TBF Solicitors, as they may be legally required to send some letters to you. However, you can express your contact preferences, such as dealing with your debt in writing, instead of receiving phone calls. They should abide by your preferences. TBF Solicitors won’t stop calling me. What can I do about it? That depends. TBF Solicitors, like all debt collection agencies, is required to act in accordance with rules set out by the Financial Conduct Authority. Debt collectors cannot, for example, threaten legal action which they know it is unlikely to materialise. They can’t send letters that look like court forms or pretend to have legal powers they don’t have (they can’t, for example, send bailiffs round without a court order). And they can’t chase you for payment when your debt is being managed via a Trust Deed Scotland or IVA (Individual Voluntary Arrangement). Additionally, as a member of the Credit Services Association, TBF Solicitors has also agreed to work to the CSA code of conduct. There’s an expectation that debt collection agencies that sign up to the code of conduct don’t simply agree to its terms, but also agree to work to the spirit of the code. TBF Solicitors or any other debt collection company should, therefore, do any of the following: Call you at unreasonable times Contact you in a way that doesn’t meet the preferences you’ve already agreed with them Call you at work without permission or after you’ve told them to stop Discuss your debts with a family member or employer Take payments without your permission Refuse to give you time to consider your options after you’ve contacted a debt advice agency for help Pressure you into paying off a debt by borrowing more money Use legal language or technical jargon to confuse you Demand payment when a debt is statute barred – that is, the debt is now considered too old to enforce (see below) I’ve had a debt letter or call from TBF Solicitors. What should I do next? Before you make any payment, check the following: Do you owe the debt? Check that the debt to which TBF Solicitors’s letter refers is your debt. If you’re genuinely unsure whether the debt is yours, check with a credit agency (such as Experian or Noddle) to find the outstanding debts shown against your name. Get them to prove it with a ‘Prove The Debt’ Letter TBF Solicitors (and every other debt collection agency) needs to be able to prove that the debt they say is yours really is yours. If they can’t prove it they have no choice but to mark the debt as settled. Here’s a sample letter you can use to ensure TBF Solicitors has the evidence to link the debt to you: Re: Account No. XXXXXXXX Dear Sir/Madam I received your letter regarding the account indicated above, claiming that I owed a specific amount. I would like to inform you that I do not know of any such amount I owe (name of specific creditor). I would also like to call your attention to the FCA’s (Financial Conduct Authority) Consumer Credit sourcebook that states that: A firm should neither ignore nor disregard a customer’s claim that his debt has been settled and/or is disputed and must stop making demands for payment without providing the customer clear justification and/or evidence as to why the claim is not valid. 7.5.3 A firm must suspend or cease the steps it or its agent takes in the recovery of a customer’s debt where the customer disputes or has settled the debt on valid grounds or what may be considered valid grounds. 7.14.1 If a customer disputes the debt on valid grounds or on what may be considered valid grounds, the firm must re-examine the dispute and provide details of the customer’s debt to the customer in a reasonably timely manner. 7.14.3 If there is a dispute regarding the identity of the borrower or the amount of the debt, it is for the firm (not the customer) to establish, that the customer is indeed the correct person/identity in relation to the debt owed or that the amount is correct under the agreement. 7.14.4 A collection firm must provide the customer with information regarding the outcome of its investigations about a debt that the customer disputed or has settled on valid grounds. 7.14.5 If the customer disputes the debt and the firm who seeks to recover the debt is neither the lender nor the owner, the firm is required to: > (1) Pass the information given by the customer to the actual lender or the owner; or > (2) If the firm was given authority by the lender or the owner to investigate the dispute, the firm is required to notify the lender or owner regarding the outcome of the investigation. 7.14.6 You have not ceased your collection activities whilst investigating a reasonably disrupted or queried debt, a method that is considered unfair and deceptive. Furthermore, by continuing to make demands from me to make payment whilst ignoring/disregarding claims that my debts are disputed or settled, your agency is committing what amounts to psychological and/or physical harassment. In light of this, I am asking that you do not make contact with me regarding the above account without providing me with evidence regarding my liability. I shall wait for your response confirming that the matter I have presented above is closed. If I do not receive such confirmation, I shall file a complaint with the department of trading standards and may inform the FCA regarding your actions. If necessary, I shall also forward a complaint with the Office of the Financial Ombudsman Service and Information Commissioner. I look forward to your response. Yours truly (Your printed name without your signature) Important points: Don’t sign the letter! Print your name only. The company is required to provide the original copy of your signed credit agreement and, if you provide your signature, you give the company an opportunity to use it to reconstitute the document. The law requires that the debt collection company provides proof. A reply that says something to the effect that: “We have traced the debt to you and now require you to pay £X,XXX by DATE” is not proof. You can disregard any such letter. This sample letter does not constitute legal advice Is my debt to TBF Solicitors debt statute barred? According to the Limitation Act 1980, some debts have a time limit. In most cases, that limit is six years in England and five years in Scotland. The ‘clock’ starts running from the last time you made a payment against the debt or acknowledged the debt in writing (for example, in a letter to the creditor). After this point, and assuming the debt meets the below criteria, the debt is classed as statute barred, that is, the law says the debt can no longer be enforced. To be statute barred, all the following must apply: The creditor has not registered a County Court judgment (CCJ) against you You (or if the debt is a joint one, you and the other person) have not made a payment in the last five/six years (or however long the limitation period in your case) You have not admitted to having the debt in writing in the last five/six years (or however long the limitation period in your case) If TBF Solicitors or another debt recovery company is chasing you for a debt which you believe is statute barred, ensure the debt is one to which the limitation period applies (you may need legal advice on this), and send the following letter. Re: Account No. XXXXXXXX Dear Sir/Madam Regarding your communication of DATE, I do not admit liability for this debt and I do not intend to make any further payments towards it for the following reasons: Neither I, nor any joint account-holder or third party acting as my agent have made any payment towards this debt in the past five/six* years. Five/six* years have elapsed since the earliest point at which you could have acted to recover the debt. Neither I, nor any joint account-holder or third party acting as my agent have made any written admission of liability for this debt within the past five/six* years. Given the elapsed time, I believe the debt to be statute barred and will defend any court claim to recover on this basis. If you have evidence this debt is not statute barred, please send it to me within 21 days. Otherwise, please confirm in writing that you won’t pursue me further. Yours faithfully *Delete according to whether you are dealing with debt in Scotland or England. NOTE This sample letter does not constitute legal advice Is the letter for someone else? It’s not uncommon for debt collection letters to go to an old address. If you receive a debt collection company letter for someone else, contact the company and explain the situation. The company should amend their details (although they may ask for some evidence first) but your credit rating will not be affected because credit files are attached to individuals rather than their addresses. I owe the debt and I can afford to pay TBF Solicitors. Should I? If you have checked that the debt is yours, that it is not time barred and that TBF Solicitors have proof of the debt, you are liable to pay it. If you are able, the quicker you pay, the faster the calls and letters will stop. I can’t afford to pay TBF Solicitors. What now? If, having checked that you are liable to pay the debt, you can’t afford it, you have a number of options: Agree a payment plan with TBF Solicitors Talk to TBF Solicitors, who may be able to come up with a payment plan and timescale. The payment needs to be realistic however – i.e. something you can afford. It should also enable you to pay down the debt over a reasonable timeframe, without unreasonable charges, interest rates and penalties. Can I write off my TBF Solicitors debts? You can write off certain debts, but you need to use the appropriate scheme to do it. In England, Northern Ireland and Wales, an individual voluntary arrangement (IVA) will consolidate all your existing unsecured debt into one. You make one lower, affordable monthly repayment towards this for a set period (usually 60 months) then at the end of the term any remaining debt is legally written off. In Scotland, the protected trust deed (sometimes called a Scottish Trust Deed or Scottish IVA) does much the same job as an IVA, but it usually lasts for 48 months, not 60. How much of my TBF Solicitors debt can I write off with an IVA or trust deed? The average amount written off is approximately 60%, but it could be up to 90% depending on your circumstances. We deal with your creditors for you as they are not legally allowed to contact you during the plan. Do I qualify for a Trust Deed/IVA? To qualify, you need the following: At least £5,000 of debt (from loans, credit cards, overdrafts, store cards or similar) To live in Scotland, or have lived in Scotland within the last 12 months, of have a business in Scotland Be able to afford at least £90 per month towards your repayments Have liabilities greater than your assets (that is, you are insolvent) Find out whether a trust deed could help you write off your debts. Use the trust deed calculator now: Other debt management routes Beyond trust deeds and IVAs, there are lots of ways Scottishtrustdeed.co.uk can help you manage your debts. Here are some of them: Debt Management Plan – an informal agreement with your creditors to make affordable monthly repayments. Debt Consolidation Loan – to clear all your current debt and replace it with one single, affordable monthly repayment instead. Minimal Asset Process (MAP) – if eligible, you might be able to get your debt written off. Debt Arrangement Scheme – helps you repay at an affordable rate. Bankruptcy – bankruptcy (called sequestration in Scotland) could help clear your debts, but has serious consequences and impact on your credit file. To find out which route is right for you, talk to us. How do I make a complaint about TBF Solicitors? If you feel TBF Solicitors have treated you badly, you can make a complaint to them via the following channels: Phone: See Website Email: See Website Post: If you are not satisfied with the outcome of your initial complaint to TBF Solicitors, you can refer your complaint to the FCA or CSA. The Financial Ombudsman Service, Exchange Tower, London, E14 9SR Email: [email protected] Phone: 0300 1239 123 Credit Services Association Ltd, 2 Esh Plaza, Sir Bobby Robson Way, Great Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE13 9BA Email: [email protected] Phone: 0191 2170 775 FAQs Can TBF Solicitors take me to court? If you owe money to TBF Solicitors and you do not pay, you can be sued. If TBF Solicitors sues you and wins, the court will enter a judgment (also called an order) against you that says you must pay back the debt. But if all your money and property are protected, then creditors cannot take them from you. Get free advice here. Legally write off up to 85% of debt Unaffordable debt can be legally written off by using the LEGISLATED Scottish Trust Deed or IVA program (If you reside in England). This can also protect your assets, such as your house or car from repossession. See if you qualify by using our free debt calculator here. How can I stop debt letters from TBF Solicitors? Write to TBF Solicitors to Request them to Stop Contacting You (If That's What You Want) Under the FCA guidelines, if you request that a debt collector stop contacting you completely, it must do so (with a few exceptions). Your request must be in writing. You can use our 'prove the debt letter' to do this. Download it for free here. Can TBF Solicitors come into my house? Without a court order, absolutely not. Neither TBF Solicitors or any other debt collection agency nor a debt collector is considered a court-appointed bailiff. 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For more information on our fees click here Company Details Company Name: CHARLES HURST CORPORATION LIMITED - THE Registration Number: NI013590 Incorporation Date: 1979-05-10 Status: Active Rating and Overview Creditor Type: Solicitors Compassion Rating: 97% Contact TBF Solicitors via Post: 62 Boucher Road, Balmoral, Belfast, BT12 6LR Excellent Excellent help amazing staff! Excellent help! so friendly and talked me through everything. made it so simple... Amy Oldbury Reasured and confident I felt very reasured after my call and able to get help with my problem as well... Suzanne Norman Very helpful Very helpful! Spoke to a representative called Scott who was gave me great advice! Lak Khadene Scott was really helpful Scott was really helpful, he answered questions I have had for years in a clear... Simon Ellis Resources How Does A Trust Deed Affect Your Credit Rating? 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Debt & Mental Health Other Debt Solutions IVA Debt Management Bankruptcy Debt Arrangement Scheme Bailiff Guides Debt and Sickness Insolvency Guide AiB Trust Deed Guide AiB Guidance For Trustees Debt Reports ScottishTrustDeed.co.uk TM Professional Debt Advice for Scotland Scottishtrustdeed.co.uk © 2021 All rights reserved. Scottishtrustdeed.co.uk is a trading name of Paloma Digital Limited, registered in England (09562886). Our trading address is: Office 229, 275 Deansgate, Manchester M3 4EL and authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN769794). ICO No: ZA221070. Trading Address: 58 Elliot Street, Glasgow, G3 8DZ Debt Solutions Subject to conditions and acceptance. Credit rating may be affected. Repaying debt over longer period may increase the total amount to be repaid. Fees payable if continuing services provided. 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The worlds’ largest LNG bunker vessel, Gas Vitality, has been officially named at CSSC Hudong Zhonghua Shipbuilding. Katherine Si | Oct 27, 2021 The 18,600 cu m GTT Mark III membrane vessel is TotalEnergies Marine Fuels’ second collaboration with Mitsui OSK Lines and Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding following the signing of a long-term charter contract in November 2019. “Gas Vitality is a significant milestone in our long-term partnership with TotalEnergies throughout the LNG supply chain and our commitment towards a decarbonized world. I am confident that our commitment to deliver LNG as a marine fuel will accelerate the transition to LNG fuel as a competitive, environmentally efficient and immediately available solution for the maritime industry,” said Kenta Matsuzaka, Senior Managing Executive Officer, MOL. Related: DSIC building world’s first LNG powered CO2 carriers Gas Vitality’ is a testament of our commitment to provide our shipping customers with another major European hub to help meet their LNG bunkering needs,” said Jérôme Leprince-Ringuet, Vice-President Marine Fuels at TotalEnergies. “With the accelerated pace of transition to marine LNG we are witnessing among ship owners, it shows the shipping industry’s readiness to act today to curb their current greenhouse gas emissions, whilst paving the way for future, alternative fuel solutions such as bioLNG and other cryogenic fuels. We will continue to work closely with stakeholders across the value chain to expand the range of solutions that will help to decarbonize shipping,” he added. Classed by Bureau Veritas and operated by V.Ships under the French flag, Gas Vitality will enter operational service in December 2021 and be based in the Port of Marseille-Fos, Southern France, to serve the Mediterranean region.

Part of the appeal of “The Shepherd’s Life,” his book recounting the rhythms of the rural year and the daily struggle to make ends meet, is its focus on place and belonging, things many of us think we’ve lost in our hectic, uprooted lives. Share story By JILL LAWLESS The Associated Press MATTERDALE, England — James Rebanks sits in his stone farmhouse, describing the hardscrabble mountain life his family has known for six centuries or more. Then his cellphone rings. It’s a big London ad agency, hoping to sign him up for a project. Rebanks is probably the world’s most famous shepherd, with a hit Twitter account, a best-selling book and TV crews rattling up the lane to his farm. He’s gratified by the attention, if a bit bemused. “Somebody from Hollywood rang up yesterday, wanting to make a movie out of my book,” the 40-year-old said. “Which is completely bonkers.” Readers around the world have flocked to Rebanks’ dispatches from a way of life that has — against the odds — survived industrialization, globalization and mass tourism. Most Read Nation & World Stories Will the Vaccines Stop Omicron? Scientists Are Racing to Find Out. VIEW A Texas man hit the strip club and bought a Lamborghini with COVID aid. Now he's headed to prison Counterfeit COVID masks are still sold everywhere, despite misleading claims A cure for Type 1 diabetes? For one man, it seems to have worked Doctor who saw omicron early says symptoms different from delta On Twitter, his descriptions of lambing and haymaking have attracted 65,000 followers. “The Shepherd’s Life,” his book recounting the rhythms of the rural year and the daily struggle to make ends meet, is a best-seller in Britain and Canada and is being translated into German and Swedish. The New York Times called it “captivating.” Separately, British broadcaster ITV is making a reality show called “Flockstars” that will see celebrities compete in sheepdog trials. And “Rams,” a movie about Icelandic shepherds and their flocks, won a major prize at last month’s Cannes Film Festival. Suddenly, sheep seem to be everywhere. But they have been the center of Rebanks’ life for as long as he can remember. He belongs to one of the few hundred families who farm the valleys and mountains, or fells, of the Lake District in northwest England. It’s a rugged area that has produced stubborn people, as well as sturdy sheep whose homing instinct means they can graze, unfenced, on the inhospitable high fells. A land of deep, narrow lakes, gray stone walls and green-brown mountains, the Lake District attracts millions of campers, climbers and hikers each year, and has inspired artists and poets since William Wordsworth 200 years ago. But Rebanks felt that one important voice was missing. “If you go into any of the bookshops here, you’ll see hundreds and hundreds of books about the Lake District,” said the burly, talkative farmer. “You’ll struggle to find three or four that tell the story of the people who live and work in the landscape. “Until fairly recently, people were still talking about this landscape being ‘discovered’ or’ invented’ in the 18th century by Wordsworth and people like that,” he said. “Our way of life was fully formed before that person ever put pen to paper.” Rebanks’ memoir describes that way of life, whose essence has changed little over the centuries. It is partly an account of a shepherd’s year, from the treacherous snowdrifts of winter to the burst of new life in spring. It’s also partly a political statement: “If we want to understand the people in the foothills of Afghanistan, we may need to try and understand the people in the foothills of England first,” he writes. It’s also a primal story of fathers and sons, poverty and struggle. Rebanks left school at 15 to work on the farm, but he clashed with his father and with the brutal economics of farming. He earned a degree in history from Oxford University in his 20s, came home and struggled to keep the family farm going. The past few decades have been hard for small farmers. Most have second jobs; Rebanks works as an adviser on sustainable tourism to the U.N. cultural organization, UNESCO. “We’ve been going to disappear for 200-odd years,” he said. “That’s always been the story. Nearly all books about shepherds are ‘The Last Shepherd.’ There’s always ‘last’ in it because it adds a touch of romance.” Rebanks is determined not to be the last of anything. He lives with wife, Helen, and three children aged 3 to 9 in Matterdale, one of the Lake District’s many narrow valleys. The family owns 450 sheep, rising to 1,000 after lambing season. One recent day, with a journalist in tow, he hopped on his quad bike and drove some of his flock down narrow lanes to low-lying fields, with the help of his skilled sheepdogs, Tan and Floss. Rebanks loves sheep, especially the indomitable, white-faced Herdwicks, and he writes about them with irresistible enthusiasm. At one point in “The Shepherd’s Life,” he describes a male sheep, or tup, as looking like Russell Crowe in “Gladiator,” and the comparison seems entirely reasonable. When he sells one prized ram, he misses seeing him, “as if I once had a Van Gogh on my wall and now it is gone.” “It’s as complicated looking at a great Herdwick as it is looking at a great painting,” Rebanks said. Part of the appeal of “The Shepherd’s Life” for many readers is its focus on place and belonging, things many of us think we’ve lost in our hectic, uprooted lives. Colin Dickerman, editorial director of Flatiron Books, the volume’s U.S. publisher, said memoirs “are often about trying to leave somewhere: kids from small towns who want to escape to the city, people who are sick of the city and want to move to the country.” “This was about trying to stay in one place. To me that was really fascinating.” Rebanks has been delighted by others’ interest in his life and work. His Twitter account, Herdwick Shepherd, has fans around the world. When he live-tweeted the birth of Floss’ puppies in March, he briefly became an Internet sensation. He said the popularity reassures him “that people do care about the land, even if they’re a very long way from it.” “I think there’s a sort of Harvard Business School way of looking at the world, which is to say, because it’s old-fashioned, because it doesn’t make very much money, people should rationally choose to go off and be IT consultants or bankers in the City of London,” he said. “I think in my early 20s I bought into that. I thought, we’re on the wrong side of history. It’ll all disappear. “Twenty-something years later I’m looking at it, and we haven’t gone anywhere.” JILL LAWLESS Advertising COMPANY About Contact Careers Permissions Newsroom Staff COMMUNITY Newspapers in Education Fund for Those in Need Investigative Journalism Fund Advertise Media Solutions ST Content Studio Classifieds Homes Jobs Obituaries SUBSCRIPTION Subscribe My Account Print Replica Login Today’s Times Mobile Apps Help/FAQ CONNECT Manage Newsletters Facebook Twitter RSS Newspaper Archive Access Copyright © 2021 The Seattle Times | Privacy Statement | Notice At Collection | Do Not Sell My Information | Terms of Service

The youths, who were charged with crimes as adults, have spent at least 23 hours a day locked in windowless stalls without adequate, constitutionally required educational services, the lawsuit says. Share story By Jessica Lee Seattle Times staff reporter A group of teens in custody at King County’s Maleng Regional Justice Center (RJC) and their guardians have filed a federal lawsuit against the county after the teens allegedly spent days or months in solitary confinement. Claiming King County’s practices violate equal-protection clauses and constitutional guarantees, the 38-page complaint prepared by a Seattle law firm seeks to end the county’s practice of putting 16-year-olds and 17-year-olds in solitary confinement. The complaint applies to teens in King County whom prosecutors have charged with crimes as adults, meaning they bypass the juvenile-court process due to the violent or extreme nature of their crimes. The suit also alleges the RJC, in Kent, unlawfully denies those teens proper educational services while in custody. Most Read Local Stories Kshama Sawant recall election is a high-stakes moment for Seattle A sea turtle found off Washington's coast, cold and clinging to life, recovers at Seattle Aquarium WATCH It's been the wettest early fall on record in the Seattle area — and more rain is coming Jury awards $7 million to former public defender stalked by client, finds King County liable for hostile work environment Coronavirus daily news updates, November 29: What to know today about COVID-19 in the Seattle area, Washington state and the world VIEW “Children held in isolation have little to nothing to do in their cells: no meaningful human interaction, little to no educational activities, no music or television, little access even to reading or writing materials,” the firm says. “When allowed out of their cells, any ‘recreation’ takes place alone in an empty, concrete pen.” In response to requests for comment from the county Tuesday, a spokesman for King County Executive Dow Constantine responded via email. “We just received the complaint, and we’re looking into each of the allegations,” spokesman Alex Fryer wrote. Also, he said the office is in contact with Columbia Legal Services, the firm that filed the lawsuit on behalf of a group including a 16-year-old and two 17-year-olds who are awaiting trials for their criminal cases at RJC. No further details on them was immediately known. In August, Constantine named Deputy Executive Rhonda Berry to lead countywide efforts on reforming youth detention. “That work is continuing,” Fryer wrote. According to Columbia Legal Services, each of the teens has spent days or months in complete isolation — a practice that negatively affects their emotional, physical and mental well-being, as well as cuts them off from legal guarantees of a meaningful education. And such treatments disproportionately affect juveniles of color — they made up 86 percent of the youth population charged as adults in 2016 and the entire group the year before, the lawsuit says. “They typically spend at least 23 hours a day locked in small, stark cells absent any windows or natural light, sometimes with no more than 15 minutes out of isolation every three days,” the firm said. A typical cell has a stainless-steel toilet, sink, mattress and overhead fluorescent light, with concrete walls and floors, the lawsuit says. In terms of daily educational lessons, the lawsuit says one instructor is responsible for teaching all young people at RJC, spending anywhere between 60 minutes and just a few minutes with students. Nick Straley, an attorney with Columbia Legal Services, said staff conducted a monthslong investigation before filing the lawsuit Friday, a process that required building intimacy with detained teens and talking with their families. As of Monday, he said “six children were in isolation.” “We want to ensure that the jail begins to treat children like children,” Straley said, The lawsuit comes amid an aggressive push by youth social-justice activists in Seattle to raise awareness of community-based alternatives to incarceration, including restorative-justice programs. Groups have staged protests over months to put pressure on city and county politicians to reconsider their plans for a new youth-detention center in Seattle’s Central Area. King County voters approved a $210 million, property-tax levy for that project in 2012, agreeing to replace the county’s existing youth-detention center and dilapidated courthouse with new facilities. Construction is underway. The complaint points to the new jail as being “unnecessary” and harmful,” saying authorities should instead focus on properly educating and treating young people at RJC. Material from Seattle Times archives included in this report. 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Luckily, technology has made it possible to stay connected with friends, family and other support networks even during times when isolation is a safety measure. “Older adults depend on a multidimensional support network that enable a wide variety of ways to stay physically and mentally well,” says Travis Duncan, executive director at Mirabella, a retirement community in South Lake Union. “We had to get creative during the past 18 months, but that’s not a bad thing. Some of the changes we made, offering exercise classes and social events online, will stay in place because our residents enjoy the convenience of participating from home.” There’s plenty of evidence that aging adults who focus on six dimensions of personal wellness (emotional, occupational, physical, social, intellectual and spiritual) are living longer, healthier lives regardless of the state of the world, in most cases. And technology is helping to expand these important support networks. Here are four ways seniors can stay connected and maintain a support network that encompasses the six dimensions of personal wellness. 1. Take your social life online The stereotype of older adults as unsavvy tech users is proving to be outdated. A recent survey conducted by the Pew Research Institute found that 82% of 65- to 69-year-olds are internet users, and two-thirds say they have broadband internet connections in their home. Since the pandemic, more and more seniors are using — and loving — Zoom for chats over a cup of coffee, lunch dates and happy hours that used to happen in person. You don’t have to give up planning nights out on the town — only now, everything from the Seattle Symphony to Seattle Town Hall events will come to you. Order take out from your favorite restaurant and settle in for a special night, without the bother of driving somewhere or dressing up! Advertising 2. Stay involved with your community Community engagement is a vital component of successful aging, helping seniors to feel they have some agency over their lives. “At Mirabella, we have 30 committees and task forces made up of residents, and nearly everyone belongs to at least one,” Duncan says. “They meet sometimes in -person, but some residents actually prefer meeting on Zoom, from the comfort of their couch. Especially those who may be suffering with a cold or having a bad day with arthritis.” Mirabella’s committees are made up of seven to 15 residents who meet to discuss different aspects of the six dimensions of personal wellness. Groups discuss everything from dining and nutrition, to exercise and fitness, to spirituality, to upkeep of the facilities. The most popular group is the programming committee, which brings in guest lecturers, musicians and other entertainment. During the pandemic events were strictly online and now they’re offered both in-person and via Zoom. Show caption 3. Connect with others who share your interests Online discussion groups are a great way to expand your social circle and your mind. Seniors are connecting with other vibrant adults from all over the world through these virtual communities, each with its own flavor. Some online groups chat about books or music, some offer emotional support for widows or dealing with a chronically ill spouse, still others have a light and humorous flair. There’s something for everyone! SeniorNet RoundTable Discussions has great tips and tricks for making the most of online communities. Members have access to safe chat rooms, as well as a wide variety of online events aimed at seniors. The ThirdAge online community for seniors offers classes and articles on health, current events, relationships, money and beauty, as well as chat rooms. Buzz50 offers a variety of groups you can check out and find one that lines up with your interests. Older is Wiser has articles, chat rooms, blogs and even contests. 4. Take an online class During the pandemic, online learning became the norm for people of all ages. Research shows that continuous learning is key to aging well, contributing to a physical, cognitive, and socially healthy lifestyle. Mirabella has a partnership with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Washington. Residents have access to a wide range of courses, lectures, study groups and special events. A full schedule of about 20 courses in fall, winter and spring provide residents with an active, engaged lifestyle that benefits all six dimensions of wellness. Some past course topics have included: Secret Lives of Birds We Love America in the Gilded Age J.S. Bach: The Progress of a Musical Mind Presidential Powers Museum Masterpieces in the U.S. Stars: Science and Stories “Many people of all ages struggle with creating a well-rounded support network on their own, especially in recent months,” Duncan says. “Part of the beauty of living in a senior community is that we provide easy access to options in all six dimensions of wellness.” Mirabella is a proudly not-for-profit Life Plan Community for Seattle’s older adults. Our South Lake Union location provides a thriving, urban environment for active seniors who seek an active, engaging lifestyle with the peace of mind of on-site health care services. 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Yeah, I'm on Goodreads (participate little) but I didn't recognize the distinction as Wilshire suggested. I'm not sure if that distinction is apparent outside of Goodreads though. A review and a rating do seem like two aspects of the same thing to me: a review is the reasoning by which you make your rating? I should have clarified, I was talking about the full length reviews that you see at some sites like the Wertzone, or from book critics. It would be absurd to write a review like that if you haven't read the book in it's entirety. But saying in a few words why you did or didn't like it (or why you couldn't finish it, which is what I did btw), is a different matter, and (IMO) not that different from giving it a rating. Logged Madness Administrator Old Name Conversational Batman Posts: 5270 Strength on the Journey - Journey Well Re: Release date... « Reply #16 on: January 22, 2014, 08:45:20 pm » Clarified. I can grok that. Logged The Existential Scream Weaponizing the Warrior Pose - Declare War Inwardly carnificibus: multus sanguis fluit Die Better The Theory-Killer Madness Administrator Old Name Conversational Batman Posts: 5270 Strength on the Journey - Journey Well Re: Release date... « Reply #17 on: August 03, 2017, 12:45:54 pm » On Bakker's r/fantasy AMA yesterday, he answered two different questions that asked about possible future Disciple novels and he named The Enlightened Dead as the project he would on, if it were financially viable.

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Newsletter: New Fed Policy Suggests Low Rates for the Long Term : New Fed Policy Suggests Low Rates for the Long Term Skip to main content Home About Us About Mark Kelly Newsletters & Timely Info Resources Articles Calculators Flipbooks Newsletters Glossary Tax Library Videos Contact Us Tell A Friend Senior Planning Services of Michigan™, LLC connect Address: Troy, MI 48098 Phone: 248-502-0805 E-mail: mkelly@lmkohnandco.com Printed from: www.seniormichigan.us New Fed Policy Suggests Low Rates for the Long Term After its meeting on August 27, 2020, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced a new approach to controlling inflation through the benchmark federal funds rate. While affirming that it considers a 2% inflation rate optimal for promoting maximum employment, stable prices, and moderate long-term interest rates, the Committee indicated that it had more concern about persistently low inflation than high inflation and would seek to achieve inflation that averages 2% over the long term.1 In the past, the FOMC has increased the funds rate proactively to keep inflation from rising above 2%. According to the new strategy, when inflation has been running persistently below 2%, as it has for the past decade, “appropriate monetary policy will likely aim to achieve inflation moderately above 2% for some time.”2 What This Means for You Although this may seem like a subtle change, it could have a significant effect on personal finances, investing, and the broader economy. To stimulate the economy in the face of the COVID-19 recession, the FOMC dropped the federal funds rate in March 2020 to its rock-bottom level of 0% to 0.25%, as it was during the Great Recession and the early years of recovery. At that time, there was concern that an extended period of low rates might cause high inflation, and the Committee began to increase the federal funds rate proactively in December 2015 and became more aggressive with increases over the next three years (see chart). Controlling Inflation The FOMC’s preferred inflation measure is the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index, which tracks expenditures on a broader range of goods and services than the Consumer Price Index and reflects changes in consumer behavior. For its 2% target, the Committee focuses on “core PCE,” which strips out volatile food and energy categories that are less likely to respond to monetary policy. From 2015 to 2019, the FOMC raised the federal funds rate to keep inflation under its 2% target, but it will not be so quick to act under the new policy. Sources: Federal Reserve and U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2020 (data for the period 9/2010 to 9/2020) Under the new policy, the FOMC is likely to be slower to raise the funds rate even if inflation begins to edge up over 2%. At its September 16, 2020, meeting, the Committee projected that the federal funds rate would remain near zero through 2023.3 This strategy will keep most other interest rates low. The federal funds rate directly affects short-term interest rates, including the prime rate that commercial banks charge to their best customers. The prime rate, in turn, serves as a benchmark for many types of consumer loans such as auto loans and credit cards. Mortgage rates have a more indirect connection to the federal funds rate and the prime rate, but they are likely to stay relatively low in a broad low-interest environment. Low borrowing costs are generally good for businesses and consumers, which is why the FOMC drops rates to stimulate the economy. But low rates also mean lower yields on fixed-income investments, which may force investors looking for higher yields to take on more risk than is appropriate for their situations. This could be especially problematic for retirees who depend in part on interest income. And while moderately higher inflation may not be a big strain for workers as long as income keeps pace with prices, higher inflation can cut into the purchasing power of retirement savings. It’s unlikely that the FOMC will let inflation get out of control, but it’s also unlikely that interest rates will rise significantly in the absence of strong inflationary pressure. 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Thursday of Second Week in Course 2017 Joy of the Gospel Mark’s Gospel, which tradition holds is the second one written after Matthew, seems to be a short life of Christ appended to an account of His passion and resurrection. Miracles such as the ones we hear about today occupy a large part of this Gospel. Jesus came to save us, spirit, soul and body. Even touching Christ caused power to come from Him, healing every part of the human person. Christ continues to heal today. That is, after all, why we are here–to hear the word of God and to let Him heal us, always in our spirits and minds, and even sometimes in our bodies. But Jesus doesn’t just intend to heal individuals. He wants to heal communities and cultures. He wants our institutions, even our economic institutions, to be places of justice, love and peace. You may recall that the Holy Father, in the encyclical the Joy of the Gospel, which we have been meditating on for nearly three years, set about discussing our relationship with the poor. Now he wants to talk about healing economies, making them responsive to the needs of the poor. This may cause some to flinch a little, but the Pope is acting as a prophet here. The role of the prophet is twofold, “to comfort the afflicted, and to afflict the too comfortable.” ‘The need to resolve the structural causes of poverty cannot be delayed, not only for the pragmatic reason of its urgency for the good order of society, but because society needs to be cured of a sickness which is weakening and frustrating it, and which can only lead to new crises. Welfare projects, which meet certain urgent needs, should be considered merely temporary responses. As long as the problems of the poor are not radically resolved by rejecting the absolute autonomy of markets and financial speculation and by attacking the structural causes of inequality, no solution will be found for the world’s problems or, for that matter, to any problems. Inequality is the root of social ills. ‘The dignity of each human person and the pursuit of the common good are concerns which ought to shape all economic policies. At times, however, they seem to be a mere addendum imported from without in order to fill out a political discourse lacking in perspectives or plans for true and integral development. How many words prove irksome to this system! It is irksome when the question of ethics is raised, when global solidarity is invoked, when the distribution of goods is mentioned, when reference in made to protecting labor and defending the dignity of the powerless, when allusion is made to a God who demands a commitment to justice. At other times these issues are exploited by a rhetoric which cheapens them. Casual indifference in the face of such questions empties our lives and our words of all meaning. Business is a vocation, and a noble vocation, provided that those engaged in it see themselves challenged by a greater meaning in life; this will enable them truly to serve the common good by striving to increase the goods of this world and to make them more accessible to all. ‘We can no longer trust in the unseen forces and the invisible hand of the market. Growth in justice requires more than economic growth, while presupposing such growth: it requires decisions, programmes, mechanisms and processes specifically geared to a better distribution of income, the creation of sources of employment and an integral promotion of the poor which goes beyond a simple welfare mentality. I am far from proposing an irresponsible populism, but the economy can no longer turn to remedies that are a new poison, such as attempting to increase profits by reducing the work force and thereby adding to the ranks of the excluded.’ Just a comment on a solution that solves almost nothing–raising the legal minimum wage. I think my first job paid like 75 cents an hour. My current professional job pays a whole lot more, because I have more education and more experience. In both situations I got what I needed and need, and the employer does as well. In those places where the minimum wage is now $15 an hour, a teenager has a huge problem getting a job, because he or she has no experience and is not economically worth $15 an hour. So the business closes or buys robots to do the menial work. I believe the longer term solution has to do with changing hearts of both employers and those who represent employees. 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Dubai, April 8, 2021 – Serviceplan Middle East has been awarded 2 Silver and 1 Bronze by Dubai Lynx in a virtual ceremony recognising MENA’s best creative work for 2020/2021. The 2 Silver and 1 Bronze were awarded in the Film Craft: Direction, Casting and Cinematography category, for the Bridgestone campaign ‘Eyes on the Road’. Bridgestone are an important client for Serviceplan Middle East, and the success at Dubai Lynx – the biggest awards success for both agency and client to date - is a reflection of the maturing of the Serviceplan agency in Dubai. For ‘Eyes on the Road’, Bridgestone MEA worked with the Dubai Police, Nasser Bin Addullatif Alserkal and RTA on a life-saving health check campaign, designed to offer free health screenings to UAE truck drivers and thereby improve fitness and road safety. The campaign featured an online film sensitively directed by Nixon Freire out of Hanzo Films, which followed a truck driver named Sukhjhinder Singh. Singh had clocked up an incredible 1 million km without an accident, so for some respite from his work routine, Bridgestone arranged for him to view the road from another perspective – 1km above the ground in a hot air balloon. View the award-winning film here: https://www2.dubailynx.com/winners/2020_2021/craft/entry.cfm?entryid=172&award=3 Dubai Lynx is the benchmark for creative excellence in the MENA region, and this is the best performance to date for Serviceplan at the awards. Winning 2 Silver and 1 Bronze for Bridgestone, an important client for the agency, is validation that the work is among the very best from the region. Winners were recognized during a virtual awards show which can be viewed here: https://www.dubailynx.com The success at Dubai Lynx comes shortly after the agency achieved a number 12 worldwide ranking at the Loeries (excluding South African agencies). Berna Akinci, Head of Marketing Bridgestone Middle East and Africa, commented: “I’m very proud of this win, Eyes on the Road is a strategic initiative reflecting Bridgestone Group’s mission “ Serving Society with Superior Quality “ and I’m so happy that our efforts are being recognized. I’d like to thank our business partners Serviceplan Middle East for all their support and I’m looking forward to many more wins in the future”. Akhilesh Bagri, Executive Creative Director, Serviceplan Middle East said: “The success at Dubai Lynx represents a tangible shift in the creative output of our agency, and the biggest awards haul so far for our agency and our important client Bridgestone. It’s not a massive haul but it was important to get off the mark. This creative and awards success is a reflection of the global drive to fulfil the Serviceplan Group philiosophy of ÜberCreativity, spearheaded by our Worldwide ECD Jason Romeyko. Since this is a craft win, it’s only fair to also credit our production partners on this project – Hanzo Films and director Nixon Freire – who went over and above to make us this beautiful film.”

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WBFF (FOX) 307 307 FOX 45 News at 10 : WBFF : July 29, 2009 10:00pm-10:50pm EDT Jul 30, 2009 07/09 by WBFF tv eye 307 favorite 0 quote 1 jennifer gilbert is off tonight. mayor sheila dixon reindicted tonight on perjury and misconduct charges. serious charges the judge tossed out earlier this year. you may recall. keith daniels is live at city hall with the latest on the story tonight. keith, what can you tell us at this hour? >> jeff, city hall probe that won't go away. and tonight new charges against mayor sheila dixon. >> at a downtown hotel it is business as usual for mayor sheila dixon. she is the key note speaker at the 3rd annual women's business forum. dixon dressed in athletic wear bikeed to the event. but before she spoke, she talked to reporters. >> my reaction is, shiela, stay focused. >> about her being indicted again. >> that's the bottom line. you know, i am not going to stop one beat, and continue with the progress of the city. and that's what this focus is. we have a lot of issues in the city. >> dixon faces nine counts, including misconduct in office. misappropriations, and perjury. and theft. some of the same offenses originally dism jennifer gilbert is off tonight. mayor sheila dixon reindicted tonight on perjury and misconduct charges. serious charges the judge tossed out earlier this year. you may recall. keith daniels is live at city hall with the latest on the story tonight. keith, what can you tell us at this hour? >> jeff, city hall probe that won't go away. and tonight new charges against mayor sheila dixon. >> at a downtown hotel it is business as usual for mayor sheila dixon. she is the key note... WBFF (FOX) 234 234 FOX 45 Late Edition : WBFF : July 28, 2009 11:00pm-11:30pm EDT Jul 29, 2009 07/09 by WBFF tv eye 234 favorite 0 quote 0 . >> hello, i am jennifer gilbert. jeff barnd is off tonight. money and cops. the baltimore city police department is getting $10 million in federal stimulus funds. to help crackdown on crime. funds come from a grant program called "cops." keith daniels is here now to talk about what city cops plan to do with the money. keith? >> well, jennifer, police commissioner fred bealefield said money will be used to put more foot patrols on the street. now governor o'malley was in philadelphia today, taking part in the announcement with vice-president biden. maryland gets $23 million for eight police departments. baltimore city cut is 10 million. mayor sheila dixon said the money will be used to hire 50 new police officers, all of them, again, part of the foot patrols, as part of a strategy to help the department win back community trust. the federal government will pay officer's salaries and benefits, for three years. then local governments will have to pay. >> we anticipated this and that's why in the past, when we got cop's money and had to cover it. we did not want . >> hello, i am jennifer gilbert. jeff barnd is off tonight. money and cops. the baltimore city police department is getting $10 million in federal stimulus funds. to help crackdown on crime. funds come from a grant program called "cops." keith daniels is here now to talk about what city cops plan to do with the money. keith? >> well, jennifer, police commissioner fred bealefield said money will be used to put more foot patrols on the street. now governor o'malley was in... WBFF (FOX) 274 274 FOX 45 News at 10 : WBFF : July 28, 2009 10:00pm-10:50pm EDT Jul 29, 2009 07/09 by WBFF tv eye 274 favorite 0 quote 0 . >> hello, i am jennifer gilbert. jeff barnd is off tonight. two months after bribery charges were dropped against her. helen holton is back in the hot seat. myranda stephens is live outside of city hall with more on the new charges tonight. myranda? >> jennifer, just when you thought she was in the clear. baltimore county councilwoman helen holton is facing criminal charges once again. but her attorney is confident that just like the last time, these new charges won't stick either. >> i am glad that justice has been served. >> that was baltimore city council woman helen holton back in may. after bribery charges against her were dropped. >> i thank my attorneys, but most importantly i want to thank the many people of faith that have prayed in support of me. and this issue. >> but the celebration did not last long. today state prosecutor robert rohrbaugh announced a grand jury indicted holtton and john pad rack kiss on new charges of conspiracy to violate campaign finance laws. according to the law, holtton seeking reelection back in 2007 met wi . >> hello, i am jennifer gilbert. jeff barnd is off tonight. two months after bribery charges were dropped against her. helen holton is back in the hot seat. myranda stephens is live outside of city hall with more on the new charges tonight. myranda? >> jennifer, just when you thought she was in the clear. baltimore county councilwoman helen holton is facing criminal charges once again. but her attorney is confident that just like the last time, these new charges won't stick... WBFF (FOX) 272 272 FOX 45 News at 10 : WBFF : July 23, 2009 10:00pm-10:50pm EDT Jul 24, 2009 07/09 by WBFF tv eye 272 favorite 0 quote 0 . >> hello, i am jennifer gilbert. jeff barnd is off tonight. search is on for two men in the violent attack on two women in downtown baltimore. happened after day break, in what is usually a busy intersection. keith daniels live downtown tonight near the scene with the latest on the attack. >> live at map and pratt street. it can be a busy corner with cars coming and going. and tourists pass this way too. and two men bold enough to try to sexually assault a woman here. >> katy hughes takes a daily walk in downtown baltimore. she lives in the area. she is out, usually in the early morning hours, before work. alone. but now. >> i guess i will bring the dogs with me. >> old habits will change. someone tried to rape a woman where katy walks. police say it happened at pratt and sharp street. near the convention center. and several hotels, at what is usually a busy intersection. but it was early saturday morning, at about 6:15. not as many people were around. >> i mean, it is very unsettling, especially being a young girl. working in the city. >> the . >> hello, i am jennifer gilbert. jeff barnd is off tonight. search is on for two men in the violent attack on two women in downtown baltimore. happened after day break, in what is usually a busy intersection. keith daniels live downtown tonight near the scene with the latest on the attack. >> live at map and pratt street. it can be a busy corner with cars coming and going. and tourists pass this way too. and two men bold enough to try to sexually assault a woman here. >>... WBFF (FOX) 554 554 FOX 45 News at 10 : WBFF : July 20, 2009 10:00pm-10:50pm EDT Jul 21, 2009 07/09 by WBFF tv eye 554 favorite 0 quote 0 . >> hello, i am jennifer gilbert. jeff barnd is off tonight. carroll county teenager is dead. the victim of an accused drunk driver. four others are hurt after the deadly crash, and tonight maryland state police are investigating. keith daniels live at the westminster barrack with the story. keith? >> jennifer, troopers have arrested kevin smith. he lives in frederick county. faces several charges tonight. including automobile homicide, and driving while under the influence. he is in jail. while the victim's family mourns a loss. >> i cannot even put into words how i feel about it. >> for melinda it is an unwelcomed, unbelievable reality. her daughter kaitlin is dead. she was 15. >> one day we are talking about school supplies, and joking roundabout shopping, and the next day i am at a funeral parlor picking out a casket. >> she died sunday night across the street from her home in the 1100 block of francis scott key highway in key mar. maryland state police say kevin smith was drunk when he crashed, killed kaitlin and injured four of her friends. that had stopped by. >> invest . >> hello, i am jennifer gilbert. jeff barnd is off tonight. carroll county teenager is dead. the victim of an accused drunk driver. four others are hurt after the deadly crash, and tonight maryland state police are investigating. keith daniels live at the westminster barrack with the story. keith? >> jennifer, troopers have arrested kevin smith. he lives in frederick county. faces several charges tonight. including automobile homicide, and driving while under the influence. he is... WBFF (FOX) 335 335 FOX 45 News at 10 : WBFF : July 16, 2009 10:00pm-10:50pm EDT Jul 17, 2009 07/09 by WBFF tv eye 335 favorite 0 quote 0 . >> and i am jennifer gilbert. >> if you think you are paying too much in utility bills you may be correct. new survey shows people in baltimore on city are paying the highest utility rates in the united states. myranda stephens is live in north baltimore with the latest on this interesting story tonight. myranda? >> yes, it is jeff and jennifer. baltimore is known for a lot of things, seas food, sports and now highest utility bills in the entire country. >> on the hottest day of the week, lauren white is tempted to crank up the ac but a check of the electricity bill cools the idea. >> i don't run it often. >> lauren has a hard time paying the high utility bills and got a roommate to help irrelevant. but her situation should not be a surprise. according to a new survey, baltimore residents are paying the highest utility bills in the country. >> are we? i didn't know that. >> consumer website white fence.com on reports that in june, the average utility bill for baltimore, including electricity, gas and cable, was about $354. that's nearly $100 more than the national average, of $264. even h . >> and i am jennifer gilbert. >> if you think you are paying too much in utility bills you may be correct. new survey shows people in baltimore on city are paying the highest utility rates in the united states. myranda stephens is live in north baltimore with the latest on this interesting story tonight. myranda? >> yes, it is jeff and jennifer. baltimore is known for a lot of things, seas food, sports and now highest utility bills in the entire country. >> on the... WBFF (FOX) 239 239 FOX 45 News at 10 : WBFF : July 15, 2009 10:00pm-10:50pm EDT Jul 16, 2009 07/09 by WBFF tv eye 239 favorite 0 quote 0 . >> good evening, i am jennifer gilbert. >> and i am jeff barnd. the investigation into the deaths of two teens struck by a light rail train takes a new twist tonight. >> baltimore county police recently took over the case and they are speaking out about it for the first time. hoping that will lead to new clues as to what went wrong. >> melinda roeder standing by live from the light rail stop in lutherville with the story tonight. melinda? >> two boys walking on the tracks not far from here when struck by one of the trains. happened more than a week ago. and tonight the parents and police are still looking for answers. >> blowing the horn loud. i hear them every day, from here. and, i think, they would have moved out of the way, of course. >> gary peterson has been asking questions ever since the accident. his son, and stepson were killed after being hit by a light rail train as they walked along the tracks. they did that regularly. but the train was not on a regular course. that day authorities say the train was using an alternate rack due to debr . >> good evening, i am jennifer gilbert. >> and i am jeff barnd. the investigation into the deaths of two teens struck by a light rail train takes a new twist tonight. >> baltimore county police recently took over the case and they are speaking out about it for the first time. hoping that will lead to new clues as to what went wrong. >> melinda roeder standing by live from the light rail stop in lutherville with the story tonight. melinda? >> two boys walking on... WBFF (FOX) 276 276 FOX 45 Late Edition : WBFF : July 13, 2009 11:00pm-11:30pm EDT Jul 14, 2009 07/09 by WBFF tv eye 276 favorite 0 quote 1 i am jeff barnd. >> and i am jennifer gilbert. have a great night. real time closed captioning provided by u.s. captioning i am jeff barnd. >> and i am jennifer gilbert. have a great night. real time closed captioning provided by u.s. captioning WBFF (FOX) 272 272 FOX 45 News at 10 : WBFF : July 13, 2009 10:00pm-10:50pm EDT Jul 14, 2009 07/09 by WBFF tv eye 272 favorite 0 quote 0 . >> good evening, i am jennifer gilbert. >> and i am jeff barnd. one man is dead tonight after gun fire rings out behind a house in northeast baltimore. >> that led to a standoff with police. cops thought they had the suspect trapped in a house near the shooting. but he is on the loose. >> keith daniels live tonight with more on the story. keith? >> well, jennifer, that's right. the suspect is on the run. police are not releasing any details about the man. but tonight we do know he is wanted for murder. >> at first, someone heard gunshots. several bullets fired in the rear of the 2900 block of the alameda. right behind frazier's grandmother's home. >> i need to go back to west baltimore. this is too much. >> it happened at about 3:30 in broad daylight monday. baltimore city police moved in. neighbors stepped out. to get a look. caught by surprise. >> scary to me. very scary. >> police found the body of this man. >> 45. >> lying in the alley, shot multiple times. the victim's mother told us his name is antoine witherspoon. he was 28. cruisers scramb . >> good evening, i am jennifer gilbert. >> and i am jeff barnd. one man is dead tonight after gun fire rings out behind a house in northeast baltimore. >> that led to a standoff with police. cops thought they had the suspect trapped in a house near the shooting. but he is on the loose. >> keith daniels live tonight with more on the story. keith? >> well, jennifer, that's right. the suspect is on the run. police are not releasing any details about the man. but... WBFF (FOX) 347 347 FOX 45 News at 10 : WBFF : July 9, 2009 10:00pm-10:50pm EDT Jul 10, 2009 07/09 by WBFF tv eye 347 favorite 0 quote 0 . >> and i am jennifer gilbert. a city and fans bid farewell to an nfl star tonight in nashville. >> also a baltimore presence at the memorial for former tennessee titan and raven steve mcnair. we are live with the story tonight. keith. >> steve mcnair spent about two years playing with the ravens here. he led the team to the playoffs one of the years. and tonight, fans are remembering the player, and the man. >> it is a day to say goodbye to the former tennessee titans and ravens' quarterback. steve mcnair. >> ♪ . >> an estimated 5000 people attended the public memorial service at mt. zion baptist church in nashville. to pay their respects. >> steve lived life to the fullest. he celebrated life. he was, to know him was to know that steve smiled, and never met a stranger. >> steve mcnair's wife, close friends and ex-teammates all at mt. zion where the family attended since moving to nashville in 1997. and an emotional derrick masons titan and ravens' teammate was at the service with moving words about his friend. . >> and i am jennifer gilbert. a city and fans bid farewell to an nfl star tonight in nashville. >> also a baltimore presence at the memorial for former tennessee titan and raven steve mcnair. we are live with the story tonight. keith. >> steve mcnair spent about two years playing with the ravens here. he led the team to the playoffs one of the years. and tonight, fans are remembering the player, and the man. >> it is a day to say goodbye to the former tennessee titans... WBFF (FOX) 279 279 FOX 45 Late Edition : WBFF : July 8, 2009 11:00pm-11:30pm EDT Jul 9, 2009 07/09 by WBFF tv eye 279 favorite 0 quote 1 . >> and i am jennifer gilbert. nashville police announce today the death of steve mcnair is classified as a murder-suicide. >> and today they released the 911 call after the shooting. >> i think things -- i think they are hurt in there. and he call me because he know i am a man's best man. so i check on him. and he is -- it is not looking good in here. >> that call from steve mcnair's friend robert gaddy, called to the scene by another friend of steve mcnair's. now ballistic tests prove the girlfriend sahel kazemi killed steve mcnair and can turned the gun on herself. police believe the former ravens quarterback was asleep on the couch when shot. and police released more on what sahel kazemi told friends in the days leading up to the killing. >> over the last five to seven days of sahel kazemi's life our investigation is learning that she had become very distraught and on two occasions told friends & associates, that her life was all messed up. and that she was going to end it all. >> police say sahel kazemi recent . >> and i am jennifer gilbert. nashville police announce today the death of steve mcnair is classified as a murder-suicide. >> and today they released the 911 call after the shooting. >> i think things -- i think they are hurt in there. and he call me because he know i am a man's best man. so i check on him. and he is -- it is not looking good in here. >> that call from steve mcnair's friend robert gaddy, called to the scene by another friend of steve mcnair's. now... WBFF (FOX) 331 331 FOX 45 News at 10 : WBFF : July 7, 2009 10:00pm-10:50pm EDT Jul 8, 2009 07/09 by WBFF tv eye 331 favorite 0 quote 0 . >> and i am jennifer gilbert. new information tonight reveals more about what happened to the two teenagers that died after being found on the light rail tracks in lutherville. >> mta police reviewed video from a security camera on board one of the trains. as john rydell reports now. investigators now know what happened. >> i don't believe this. >> a distraught father struggles for answers. gary peterson the father of connor, and he kyle kyle his stepson. both died after struck by a light rail train. >> i don't think that my son would be right in front of a train. i think, there was something -- something went on. >> the mta initially say eight fare inspector spotted the two teens inside the tracks. no one saw them walking or being struck. video from the train shows the teens were struck from behind, and run over near the lutherville station. >> because one of the trains was disabled at the lutherville station, it forced the mta to divert all trains to the southbound tracks. >> and since the two teens were walking . >> and i am jennifer gilbert. new information tonight reveals more about what happened to the two teenagers that died after being found on the light rail tracks in lutherville. >> mta police reviewed video from a security camera on board one of the trains. as john rydell reports now. investigators now know what happened. >> i don't believe this. >> a distraught father struggles for answers. gary peterson the father of connor, and he kyle kyle his stepson. both died... WBFF (FOX) 395 395 FOX 45 News at 10 : WBFF : July 6, 2009 10:00pm-10:50pm EDT Jul 7, 2009 07/09 by WBFF tv eye 395 favorite 0 quote 1 . >> hello, i am jennifer gilbert. >> and i am jeff barnd. young man is dead after drowning near a dock in dundalk county. >> friends and crews try to save him. melinda roeder is live with more. >> witnesses say cedric may have suffered a seizure before he drowned. one minute he was swimming and the next he was struggling to breathe and stay afloat. >> he was in the water for 15 minutes. >> it was several minutes before divers could reach the victim. they tried their best to save him. >> they worked on him vigorously for, at least, 10 minutes. >> for neighbors near the water the drowning him comes as a shock. >> never seen anything like this. >> for those that knew the victim the ordeal is terrifying. >> i could not breathe. >> erica blunt was swimming with the young man 20 feet from the pier when he began to struggle. he was swimming and then he said help season and went under. and we could not do anything. and then i tried to get up to call the police, and a woman jumped in, and a man, she was in there and tried to hold him up and he slippe . >> hello, i am jennifer gilbert. >> and i am jeff barnd. young man is dead after drowning near a dock in dundalk county. >> friends and crews try to save him. melinda roeder is live with more. >> witnesses say cedric may have suffered a seizure before he drowned. one minute he was swimming and the next he was struggling to breathe and stay afloat. >> he was in the water for 15 minutes. >> it was several minutes before divers could reach the victim. they...

It's no secret that, aside from my everyday experiences, I use Instagram for daily inspiration. I've mentioned in the past that I find my inspiration in the beauty and strength of black women. We are so impressive that on a daily basis you will see others trying to duplicate our charm, finesse, amongst other things. There is so much artistic expression in the way ahead is cocked or the color of a lip, and with my art, I try to show that in many simple ways. One photo, in particular, showed up in my feed and I was instantly in love. There are days when I'm inspired, and then there are days when I am not. Today was that day! When I first started drawing again, I decided I didn't want to add color to any of my works because I didn't want anyone to judge the pieces by their skin tone automatically. With my first pin, I saw unnecessary judgement, and it was a bit shocking. Without the color, you can tell who they represent just by looking at them. Adding color changes the mood and the feel of it. I love them both for different reasons. And the more I worked on it, the more I started to think: What would this look like as a pin? So, of course, she's going to be a pin, and with every pin that I produce, I can only hope that it comes out the way I envisioned. I need help finding a name though. I tend to over think small things like this. I don't know why, but if it feels forced, I can't do it. Comment below what you think I should name her and if I choose it, you'll receive this pin for free! Deadline: 05/31/2018 This giveaway is closed. Thank you Lady T! xoxo, Keisha Share Share on Facebook Twitter Share on Twitter Pinterest Pin it Comments Marquita said: Exude…this pin exudes power, beauty, and simplicity as the essence of the Black woman. The effortless nature of her profile, tank top, and natural hair paired with a gold hoop earring and a pop of color on the lip is the essence of Our beauty. May 31, 2018 Kaila said: I think she should be named Essence✨ May 27, 2018 Bre Baldwin said: Better then Gold is my entry name. Love this pin! May 27, 2018 Chelsey said: What about Riley May 27, 2018 Tiffany Rogers said: My entry is The “ I have time today” pin. May 27, 2018 Taylor said: Nekita May 27, 2018 Deanna said: Foxy May 27, 2018 LB said: She’s beautiful! My entry is “Majestic” May 27, 2018 Aliya said: She is gorgeous! ‘Masterpeace’ is my entry. Thanks for the giveaway! May 26, 2018 Shai-Ane said: The first thing I thought of was “Afro Profile” or maybe “Afro Goddess”, but I love the design, hope you end up making them! May 26, 2018 Kristen said: Venus May 26, 2018 A’Ja said: Regal May 26, 2018 Lady T said: I like the name Grace. May 26, 2018 Marchia said: Name her Cheri . She exudes unapologetic fierceness, she is simple with just the right amount of sass and class. May 26, 2018 Meta said: Gilded! She is beautiful! May 26, 2018 Shante said: Roxanne May 26, 2018 Deidre said: Ethereal Ebony….my daughter thought of that one. Your Highness….is my choice. May 26, 2018 Latiffia said: “Mahogany” May 26, 2018 Destany said: Destany, Diamond, Divine, Sherry, Jessie, Georgia B., Ondrea, Aleece, Latrice, Ayanna, Jada/Jade.. (I hope we can put more than one name) May 26, 2018 Jonita said: Brown Sugar Babe May 26, 2018 Merky said: The word “Harmony” jumped into my head when I saw the final drawing/rendering. May 26, 2018 Jess said: This is fun! I thought of Makeba which means greatness because the pin design is friggin amazing! She looks like a beautiful black queen! Also, I thought of Serena which means like relaxed or tranquil because with her eyes closed she just looks really peaceful… Can’t wait to see what you choose!

Purpose: This is a progression from doing the "YTA"s with the theraband. It is more challenging to the core and shoulder stability muscles by moving against gravity with weights. Instructions: Lie on a gym ball, on your stomach, and engage your back muscles by extending up, so you can look ahead of you. Set your shoulders and neck first, hold small weight dumbbells (2lbs to start) then perform the Y, T, and As, returning your arms to hang in front of the ball. Perform 3 sets of 10, resting between each set. Common Errors: Rounding over the ball is indicative of not engaging the back extension muscles, or not setting the shoulders properly before performing this exercise. Breathing is also important, watch that you don't hold your breath as you lift your arms. ​

These two cubs are trying to dry off after going for a swim in the river. The fur of these grizzly bears is soaking wet. Grizzly bear fur takes on a very fuzzy look while it dries, lending these creatures a very cute, cuddly appearance. Although they may look like Teddy Bears, humans need to be careful not to get too close to cuddly grizzly bear cubs. Mother bears are extremely protective of their children, and have been known to kill humans they perceive as threats. Stock Image #20080814-121824 Two wet grizzly bear cubs in Alaska was last modified: February 21st, 2018 by Matt Shetzer Two wet grizzly bear cubs in Alaska was last modified: February 21st, 2018 by Matt Shetzer Photography Workshops WORKSHOP SCHEDULE REGISTER FOR WORKSHOP TRIP REPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY NEWS PHOTO TIPS FREE ONLINE PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE REGISTER FOR FUNDAMENTALS OF PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE Free Photo E-Newsletter Photo Tips New Workshops Gear Guides Trip Reports Photo News Image Sales BUY PRINTS AND GIFTS REQUEST IMAGE QUOTE Client Comments Best vacation I ever had!!! The grizzly photo workshop was like a dream. “There’s plenty of time out in the field to get great and unforgettable photos. Matt will sacrifice getting his photos to ensure that everyone in the group is paying attention to the elements, ISO, aperture, etc. His attention to detail and professionalism make this a first class workshop. Thanks, Matt. I’m looking forward to your other workshops.” -Maureen from San Diego Grizzly Bear Photography Workshop We really enjoyed our time with you at the Haines workshop! So much to be impressed by: the quality of your instruction, both as it related to the use of our equipment to produce optimum in-camera images as well as the post processing workflow guidance, your knowledge of the area and eagle behavior and, of course, the amazing beauty of our surroundings. But beyond that, it was the more subtle aspects of your work that really made for a special trip: your constant focus on us as your customers, the care you take to go the extra mile in scouting out uniquely special places and the relationships you maintain with the local community that pay big dividends for you and your customers! I would highly recommend this workshop and you, as a workshop leader, to anyone! -Chris from California Bald Eagle Photography Workshop They are meticulously organized, running smoothly from beginning to end. I recently returned from Shetzers Iceland Photographic Workshop. It was a great introduction to Iceland and I came home with photos that I am very pleased with. This was not my first Shetzers workshop—I attended the Hummingbird Workshop in Ecuador and the Bald Eagle Workshop in Alaska, both very enjoyable and productive. I have already signed up for South Texas Birds and Stars in February. Other workshops offered by Shetzers feature grizzly bears (Alaska), birds and nature (Costa Rica) and fall colors (Colorado). I have attended many photographic workshops over the years but, for me, Shetzers are the best. They are meticulously organized, running smoothly from beginning to end. The number of participants is small, typically 4-6. The cost is very reasonable, especially considering that accommodation, meals and transportation during the workshop are included. The workshops are open to photographers of all levels. Matt is a highly accomplished photographer (see his web site). He has extensive knowledge of a wide range of photographic techniques and equipment that he is more than willing to share. He takes participants to some great photographic locations but does not push any particular approach, instead encouraging individuals to explore the possibilities themselves. However he is always nearby, ready to help and advise. Of course Matt cannot control the weather but he makes good use of “downtime” to give informal talks on technique. This is also a good opportunity for participants to show their new photos. I am very enthusiastic about Shetzers workshops and recommend them highly without reservation. – Ian from San Francisco Iceland Photography Workshop Once you take a photo workshop with Matt Shetzer — it will not be your last! When Matt offered a photographic workshop to do Landscapes in Iceland, we just had to go. It was our first trip out of the country and we knew that it would be an incredible trip with Matt handling the Photo Workshop when we got there. We already knew one of the other gentlemen going to Iceland, since we had attended a Bald Eagle Photo Workshop (2015) with Richard and was looking forward to meeting Ian (see his review). The Iceland trip was unbelievably wonderful and Matt made the entire workshop smooth, educational and easy to concentrate on just taking beautiful pictures. Matt listens to each person’s “wish list” as to what type/or kind of photos they always wanted to capture, then he goes above and beyond to try to make it happen. 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As a precautionary measure due to fire safety concerns within the building, the fire strategy for The Roundhouse has changed from ‘stay put’ to ‘simultaneous evacuation’. Please take some time to familiarise yourself with the updated strategy, which is outlined below. Ensure all other people within your flat (including any visitors) are also familiar with the strategy. Your own independent smoke alarm will alert you and other occupants if there is a fire within your flat. The alarm will not sound in any other flats. Residents who may require additional mobility assistance in a fire event should contact FirstPort. Action to take on discovering a fire in your flat: Leave your flat immediately, ensuring everyone in your flat leaves with you Close all doors behind you, especially your flat front door Inform one of the Fire Marshalls on duty Make your way to the nearest exit and move away from the building to the Assembly Point at The Marquee Structure, Central Plaza, Gunwharf Quays Shopping Centre. Occupants of other flats upon hearing the alarm: Upon hearing the alarm or being instructed to evacuate, leave your flat immediately, ensuring everyone in your flat leaves with you

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This adjectives grammar challenge is a new and fun way to engage your students and improve their understanding of the different types of adjectives using an escape room style challenge. The resource includes everything you need to teach, assess, and practice capitalization with your students. This resource covers the following types of adjectives: descriptive, quantitative, demonstrative, and possessive, interrogative, distributive, compound. Included in your purchase: A pre-assessment quiz with teacher answer key An original narrative backstory that puts students within the story and sets up the challenge A Powerpoint presentation to guide the lesson and activity with instructional slides, activity prompts, the narrative story text, story conclusion slides, and an answer keys for review An interactive escape-room style challenge where students must use their knowledge of adjective types to complete the challenge How it works: Start by assigning the quiz to check your students’ understanding of the topic before you begin. Use the Powerpoint presentation to guide you through each element of the lesson and activity. The slides will help you teach the grammar concept, introduce the story and challenge, and review the answers. Read the narrative story as a class to hook students and introduce the challenge. Once you have completed the quiz, taught the grammar concept, and read the story, students are ready to try the grammar challenge! When students find the answer, you can share the conclusion slides to wrap up the story. Want to check to see if your students’ understanding of the concept has improved? Assign the pre-assessment quiz again after they have completed the challenge to see if they have improved. © Presto Plans © Limitless Lessons Share Share on Facebook Tweet Tweet on Twitter Pin it Pin on Pinterest ABOUT PRESTO PLANS Presto Plans provides busy English teachers with the resources, strategies, and community they need to be successful in the classroom.

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Ricoh’s line of powerful full-featured pocket cameras has undergone an interesting and welcome transformation since the first GR Digital model was introduced back in 2006. There were three subsequent cameras, all with small sensors, with a bump in resolution from the first 8.1-megapixel version. In 2019 Ricoh switched things up by squeezing a large APS-C sensor into the diminutive body and eliminating the term “Digital” in the nomenclature—hence the first Ricoh GR. Throughout the evolution the cameras retained the same compact form factor, premium build quality, and a super-sharp fixed 28mm lens, while adding more and more features. As the line evolved, the Ricoh GR series has earned cult status, particularly among street photographers looking for a shirt-pocket camera that delivers big camera results. The Ricoh GR IIIx we’re featuring here is the latest model in the line. It includes a few significant upgrades to the earlier GR III, but the big news in that Ricoh has replaced the fixed 28mm f/2.8 lens, with a longer and more versatile 40mm f/2.8 optic. In making the change, the folks at Ricoh say they responded to feedback from GR users asking for a lens with a more standard viewing angle while retaining the portability and manual controls of earlier models. After shooting with the new GR IIIx, I agree with the decision for a number of reasons—not the least of which is that many iconic street shooters of years gone by considered 28mm too wide and opted for a 50mm lens instead. The 40mm lens on the new camera is still eminently usable for street shooters, but it offers increased versatility for capturing people from a greater distance, as well as for photographing nearby subjects like flowers when you don’t want to go full macro mode. A 40mm focal length brings portraits into play, and with careful composition you can still get great landscape shots too. Camera Build, Layout & Handling Having once owned a GR Digital IV, I still consider the innovative and somewhat larger Ricoh GXR with interchangeable lens modules one of the favorite cameras in my current arsenal. As a result, the new Ricoh GR IIIx felt like a familiar old friend as soon as I opened the box. Build quality is exceptional, and the camera offers all the controls you need for serious photography; quite amazing for a camera this size. I’m always bemused when manufactures and users rave about how little a camera weighs, especially with small cameras. That’s because a bit of heft provides a sense of reliability and quality. It also makes a camera easier to hold steady when composing on an LCD screen. The Ricoh GR IIIx Delivers beautiful, natural colors under a variety of conditions. Shot at ISO 400, f/6.3, 1/2,000. © Ron Leach In this regard, the GR IIIx is just right. While it’s not “heavy” by any means, you know you’re holding a quality tool as soon as you pick it up. Camera design is all about compromises, as in the case of building a tiny model that includes a wide array of advanced features and physical controls. The buttons on the Ricoh GR IIIx are necessarily small and close together, in a way that may be inconvenient for users with large hands. There’s also no articulating rear screen because adding one would have made the camera noticeably larger. For those who have used any of the earlier models, the control layout of the GR IIIx will be immediately familiar. For others it’s a bit different. There’s a standard control dial on the front for changing exposure settings, but the top rear of the camera has a lever instead of a second dial. Moved to the left or right the lever controls EV compensation, but when it’s depressed you’re greeted with a customizable set of adjustment options, much like the Q button on other cameras. It’s a very smart approach for quickly finding the settings you employ most, and the tactile feedback lets you use it without taking your eye off the LCD screen. The new 40mm focal length lets you get tighter on your subject without approaching closely. Shot at ISO 100, f/2.8, 1/250. © Ron Leach There’s also a standard four-way controller on the back surrounded by a dial, with options for adjusting ISO, drive settings, macro mode and white balance, In addition to familiar Display and Playback buttons, there’s a customizable Function button as well. What all this means is that you rarely have to delve into the menus once the camera is configured to your liking. Features & Performance The GR III boasts a fast and precise hybrid autofocus system that combines contrast AF with a phase-detection system that quickly recognizes a person’s eye or face and indicates the active AF spot in the LCD display. Interestingly, when the camera detects multiple faces in a scene, it automatically determines the “main” subject and indicates the choice in the AF frame. You can quickly override this selection with a quick tap on the touchscreen. Ricoh’s three-axis four-set Shake Reduction system effectively compensates for camera movement and it improves performance when shooting with slow shutter speeds. Ricoh claims a four-stop improvement for pitch, yaw and roll. There’s also an Auto Horizon Correction function to facilitate accurate composition. The Ricoh GR III also includes a variety of new and upgraded post-capture functions for editing images in the camera. In addition to a new Monochrome mode for more control when converting color images, you can adjust a wide variety of parameters like white balance, contrast, sharpness, image size, aspect ratio and more. You can even rotate images in 0.1° increments. The Ricoh GR IIIx captures a wide range of tones from whites to blacks. Shot at ISO 100, f/7.1, 1/200. © Ron Leach Other features include Bluetooth and wireless LAN communication for pairing with mobile devices, compatibility with flash units designed for use with Pentax DSLRs, and full HD movie recording in the H-264 recording format with 1920x1080 pixels and a frame rate of 60. The new GR IIIx also utilizes an anti-aliasing filter simulator that can be switched on or off, that Ricoh says effectively reduces moire without degrading image quality. Image Quality The new 40mm equivalent lens is really good, and combined with the camera’s APS-C sensor and newly developed GR Engine 6, the GR IIIx delivers impressive results. The images you see here were shot at the camera’s highest JPEG setting. I used the Adobe RGB file format (instead of sRGB) and the camera’s neutral default settings for Contrast, Sharpness and Saturation—preferring to make any necessary adjustments in post processing. When taking this approach, images tend to come out of the camera slightly flat (as they do with most cameras), but required nothing more than very slight tweaks to achieve a clean, natural look. Macro shots are easy with the Ricoh GR IIIx as in this image of a cluster of mushrooms growing in the field. Shot at ISO 400, f/9, 1/60. © Ron Leach Focus was consistently sharp and precise, and gradations in colors and tone were smooth and rich. I did notice a slight tendency toward overexposed highlights under very contrasty lighting, but this was easily handled with a half-stop drop in EV compensation. While I didn’t have the opportunity to shoot in extremely low light during the testing period, the Ricoh GR IIIx provides a top sensitivity of 102,400. With that dialed back a bit, the camera should perform very well in dim conditions indoors or at night. There’s plenty of depth of field with the 40mm lens when stopped down. Shot at ISO 100, f/7.1, 1/60. © Ron Leach Conclusion The new Ricoh GR IIIx was just what I expected, and perhaps a bit more. At just under $1,000 it delivers on the promise of a premium compact camera that offers a host of creative capabilities, great imaging characteristics, and just about all the manual controls you could want. So who is this camera for? The target audience is a discerning photographer who wants a pocketsize camera that delivers results comparable to those of many APS-C DSLR and mirrorless cameras. But there’s more to it than that. It’s also a great backup camera to tuck in your bag when out shooting with a system camera and selection of lenses. And while some owners of earlier GR cameras might consider this a worthy replacement for their existing model, others may choose to own both and enjoy the difference in focal length for various applications. In any case, it’s a winner. The 40mm lens was perfect for this shot of a lineman doing his thing. Shot at ISO 100, f/5.6, 1/1,000. © Ron Leach

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We are delighted with our phone system - Sietec have provided exemplary service and support since implementation. Fleetcor Australasia Todd Preston / IT Operations Manager Business is about partnership and our engagement with Sietec has proven that we made the right choice. Taxicharge Mark Lines / CEO Sietec has been our trusted telecommunications partner for well over a decade. I have no hesitation in recommending Sietec for their outstanding service, business integrity, and their ability to deliver. We rely on and put our trust in Sietec as our skilled partner in this area, and we have always found the team there to be reliable and responsive to any of our sales or service requests. Tasti Products Ray Wilson / IS Systems Specialist We engaged Sietec to replace our ailing Head Office phone system about two years ago. I felt that they managed the implementation extremely well and the cutover was trouble free. Since then Sietec has deployed PABX systems to a number of our branches and they continue to deliver excellent service. Briscoes Jeffrey Westcott / IT Manager The team at Sietec are extremely professional, knowledgeable and experienced. This ensured a very smooth transition to the new system with virtually no disruption to users. I’ve been involved in a few telephone system implementations over the years and can honestly say this was the best planned and executed of all of them. The level of communication, training and support has been second to none. Hamilton Jet Simon Boyd / Chief Financial Officer Sietec have been great. They consistently meet or exceed our expectations, The service staff in particular are superb. Professional and competent. I would not hesitate to recommend Sietec to any business, their service delivery is outstanding Auckland Harley Davidson Chris Gavin-Egan / IT Support Huge thank you to Kiran and Mark for all the wonderful work/installation/patience you have both patiently had with our whole project. I continue to always be impressed with all of you at Sietec!

Specialising in the installation, maintenance and monitoring of electronic security systems, Signal Security is becoming one of the most recognisable brands in the business. Since entering the marketplace in 2000, Signal has gone on to secure thousands of Australian businesses including national retail chains, hospitality and licensed venues, government departments and multinational organisations to name a few. Our industries Our technical capabilities and quality assurance enables us to provide electronic security solutions for a wide range of industries, including: Automotive Hospitality Goverment Transportation Financial Services Professional Services Retail Healthcare Manufacturing Not for Profit Education Real Estate Aviation Farming Energy Construction Food Retailing Recreational Testimonials as seen on Signal where easy to deal with after our break in. They were quick to have someone out to investigate, the security specialist was on time (rare these days)… tech was friendly and efficient and even vacuumed his mess (even rarer)… and iPhone App is amazing!!! Chris D. I’ve been a customer of Signal Security for a few years and keep resigning every year. Their techies are always helpful and the office staff are friendly and try to resolve any issues. Melissa L.P. The guys at Signal security are very professional and have good attention to detail. They were very accomodating when I urgently needed a security system installed for my warehouse. Would highly recommend them! Khunno P. We have been using Signal Security for our office monitoring for the last three years and have found them to be very efficient and friendly. We also love their remote arming app…

Choosing the right matchbooks for sale is a big decision. You want to make sure you get something that will be useful and that your customers will like too. To help you with this, we have compiled a list of 10 best matchbooks for sale to consider before purchasing any product on Amazon. We hope it will help! Before buying any product on Amazon, make sure you ask yourself these questions: "What are the specs of this item?" and "Is it compatible with other items I already own?" There's nothing worse than ordering something that doesn't do what you want or expect it to. So before making a purchase decision, always cross-reference products to make sure they do what you need them to. Considerations Before Buying Matchbooks For Sale What are the specs of this matchbooks for sale? (i.e. size, material) What are the good matchbooks for sale available in 2021? Is it compatible with other items I already own? (i.e., does the new product work well with an older model or accessory?) Compare the price of matchbooks for sale between sellers and stores. Select a good brand that is reliable with customer service in case any problems arise. Check The Matchbooks For Sale Product Features & Function The matchbooks for sale on Amazon are ones that have a wide variety of features. Some examples include: Color and size options: some people want different colors or sizes so they can make sure that their purchase will fit their needs Bestseller status or recommendations from friends and family members: this will make sure that your purchase is something they would want to buy as well. The product you buy should have the right functions for what you need to accomplish. Keep in mind that if it doesn't, then your money can be wasted on something that won't help with what was intended. What function does this matchbooks for sale serve? What do I want this item to accomplish? (i.e., make me more organized, help me cook) -Do you want a matchbooks for sale that can be used to organize your home? If so, then consider getting something like an organizer for the bathroom or vanity. These make it easy to find things when they are needed and keep them put away until afterward! -Are you looking for a matchbooks for sale to help you cook? If so, then consider getting something with instructions on how best to prepare your food or what ingredients are needed. This way you can make sure that everything is accounted for and the dish turns out perfectly! Compare the Matchbooks For Sale Price This is the most important thing to compare before buying matchbooks for sale product on Amazon. You want something that's worth what you're paying for it, but if a price seems too good to be true (i.e. someone else has previously said they feel like they got ripped off), then stay away! It may seem obvious, but it's worth mentioning anyway: you want to make sure that the price is in your budget so that you can afford it without compromising your other bills. You also need to compare prices between different sellers and stores, because they might not be the same! Read Reviews People are much more likely to buy products if they find them online first and see what other people think about them. So read as many reviews as possible from both the website's review section and individual customer ratings so that you can determine which one has better feedback overall. This way, when someone searches for the same thing in the future, yours might come up higher in results because of all those positive reviews! Select The Good Matchbooks For Sale Brand: The high quality matchbooks for sale on Amazon are usually backed by a strong brand, and they're made to last. So you want to make sure that your product is from a recognizable company with customer service in case any issues arise. Conclusion We hope you found this article helpful! Let us know how it went by commenting below. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us. We would be happy to help! Last Updated: 2021-11-30 by Kitty Tremblay Related Reviews Best Vigenix For Sale Reviews Read The Review Best Exonumia For Sale Reviews Read The Review Best Ackee For Sale Reviews Read The Review Best Ello For Sale Reviews Read The Review Amazon Associates Program Silverfishlongboarding is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

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10 hikers assembled at the inadequate on-street parking area at the north end of Kuehner Drive at the trailhead (1,175’) for the Hummingbird Trail (just outside the gate into Hummingbird Ranch) on what promised to be a nice day for hiking. The morning was chilly with an intermittent wind as we began our 2.4-mile eastward climb to the Rocky Peak Fire Road. show more The trail passed through (and on) a variety of imposing rock formations along the way including very large boulders and giant slabs of sandstone rock, many with small “caves.” As we gained elevation the views of the area expanded and were enhanced by the very clear skies (thanks to recent strong winds). The trail continues to be damaged by bicycle riders who (without permission) create “bandit trails” that cut steeply through the pleasant original switchback trail; the “bandit trails” make it nearly impossible to discern the original trail at many intersections. We took a rest/snack break when we reached the fire road (2,100’). Two of the hikers decided to return to the trailhead and did so. Those of us who continued on followed the road northward along with a variety of bikers and other hikers while enjoying the sweeping views of eastern Simi Valley, the Santa Susana Mountains, and the Simi Hills. After reaching the customary viewpoint (2,624’) near Rocky Peak (2,715’), we rested briefly while admiring the panoramic views including the San Fernando Valley and the hazy outline of Santa Cruz Island. After taking a short break, we retraced our route and reached the trailhead having completed an 8.4-mile hike with about 2,200’ of elevation gain/loss. show less December 22nd – Big Sky Loop « ‹ of 2 › » 18 hikers met along Big Sky Place in Simi Valley on a chilly-early-winter morning for a local hike just south of the Big Sky Movie Ranch for which the nearby housing development was named (the ranch was used for filming many television and film productions such as Gunsmoke, Rawhide, and Little House on the Prairie). show more After a short walk northward on a sidewalk along Erringer Road we turned east onto the well-signed Big Sky Trail. After crossing a dry streambed, we began hiking the loop portion of the hike in a counterclockwise direction as we climbed fairly steeply up to the north-south ridge to the east of the development. Upon reaching the sunny ridgetop we enjoyed views of the surrounding area including the west end of Simi Valley and the Santa Susana Mountains, particularly Whiteface Mountain which some of us climbed in the past. We continued our hike by heading north along the ridge nearly to Lost Canyons Drive, taking in the bright green mountainsides and canyon bottoms. Eventually the trail turned sharply to the south as it wound its way along the oak-lined streambed that runs through the Big Sky development. The remainder of our hike was an easy nearly-level stroll and we finished our invigorating outing having completed a 4.7-mile hike with 900’ of elevation gain/loss. show less December 15th – Work Party – Lower Stagecoach Trail The December work party was on the lower Stagecoach Trail – from the top down. The soil dampness was perfect to compact the soil. Thanks to the participants: Martin DeGoey, John Sabol, Kelly Demel, Kyler Demel, Mike Kuhn, and Paul Friedeborn. December 14th – Christmas Holiday Party Potluck « ‹ of 2 › » Ursula Christie again welcomed us into her beautifully decorated home for our annual potluck holiday party. A variety of foodstuffs accumulated as a stream of “Trail Blazers” arrived to partake in the festivities. show more The participants quickly took advantage of the rare opportunity to spend non-hiking time with “old” friends as small conversational groups formed and re-formed to trade news of each other’s recent activities and discuss plans for futures activities. A highlight of the event was the presentation of an award to Linda Martins Mann for her eight (8) years of service as Newsletter Editor for the Ranch Simi Trailblazers. Soon the various culinary delights could no longer be ignored so we sat down together and began sampling the plentiful – and mostly healthy – delicacies including rarely seen dragon fruit. As usual, everyone looked even better than usual (hiking gear) in their holiday dress. After finishing our sit-down dinner (during which it was hard not to overeat!), we continued hobnobbing before taking our leave with holiday well wishes and promises to see one another soon. Not surprisingly, we had been unable to devour all of the food that the guests had brought so there were some delightful “leftovers” to take home. We are all grateful for this wonderful opportunity to spend time with good friends, especially Ursula, who is truly one-of-a-kind! show less December 8th – Echo Mountain via the Sam Merrill Trail « ‹ of 3 › » 11 hikers carpooled to the trailhead of the Sam Merrill Trail which begins at the north end of Lake Avenue in Altadena on a very pleasant late-autumn morning with good visibility. We found parking a few blocks from the trailhead and then gathered at the gated entrance for a group photo. show more We started up the well-maintained trail via a series of switchbacks that climbed steadily up the east slope of Los Flores Canyon, benefiting from the shade provided by the mountain for the first two-thirds of the hike upward. As the trail rose we enjoyed increasingly wide views of the surrounding mountainous topography. The trail eventually reached the old rail bed of the Mount Lowe Railway (built in the 1890’s) and we enjoyed a level walk over to the White City ruins, passing nearby shade-producing Coulter pine trees (planted in the 1940’s) and oak trees along the way. White City (named for the elegant white-painted Echo Mountain House Hotel which opened in 1896, but burned in 1900) was conceived by Professor Thaddeus S. C. Lowe (for whom Mt. Lowe is named) and engineer David J. Macpherson. In addition to the main hotel, a second smaller hotel (The Chalet), an observatory, and a small zoo were built. Supporting infrastructure included a powerhouse, machine shop, reservoir, and the world’s most powerful searchlight. The resort drew more than three million visitors from 1896 to 1936. The incline railway was abandoned in 1938. After inspecting the ruins and enjoying a leisurely lunch/rest break, we began our return trip down the mountain. We arrived at our vehicles having hiked 6.5 miles with an elevation gain/loss of about 1,500’ and headed home, grateful for the abundance of nice well-maintained trails in the San Gabriel Mountains Front Range. show less December 1st – Piedra Blanca to Twin Forks Camp « ‹ of 6 › » 13 hikers carpooled to the Piedra Blanca Trail [aka Gene Marshall National Recreation Trail] (22W03) trailhead at the east end of Rose Valley Road (6N31 off Hwy 33) in the Los Padres National Forest north of Ojai, CA. It was a beautiful morning as we began the hike by descending to and crossing the Sespe Creek/River, the main watercourse in the southern Los Padres National Forest; it empties into the Santa Clara River in Fillmore. show more While admiring the brilliant fall colors (mostly yellow) along the creek, we followed the trail as it entered the Sespe Wilderness and climbed the chaparral-covered slope to the magnificent Piedra Blanca (white rock) Formations — huge white rounded sandstone outcroppings sculpted by wind and water. After correcting a missed turn in the sometimes-hard-to-follow-across-the rocky-landscape trail, we descended to Piedra Blanca Creek and followed it upstream to Twin Forks Camp (the turnaround point) where large conifers provided shade along the nearby creek which provided sounds of flowing water at times. After a leisurely lunch/rest break we retraced our route, stopping along the way at the large shady Piedra Blanca Camp where we viewed pictographs created by Chumash Indians on some of the boulders. We then returned to the trailhead for the drive home, having competed a pleasant 7.5-mile hike with about 1,400′ of elevation gain/loss (which includes the “bonus” part of our hike among the huge white boulders caused by missing a turn in the trail). NOTE: Recent wildfires have so far spared the landscape through which we hiked. show less November 24th – Devil’s Punchbowl to Devil’s Chair « ‹ of 4 › » Twelve hikers met near the Nature Center in the Devil’s Punchbowl Natural Area a few miles southeast of Pearblossom, CA on a pleasant late autumn morning to hike the Devil’s Punchbowl Trail to the Devil’s Chair. Our hike began by climbing uphill on the Burkhart Trail for about a mile to a junction with the Devil’s Punchbowl Trail. show more We followed the partially pine-shaded Devil’s Punchbowl Trail as it wound along the north slope of the San Gabriel Mountains overlooking the Antelope Valley; there was good visibility to the north including ever-changing views of spectacular rock formations. The Devil’s Punchbowl is the point at which the San Andreas Fault and the Punchbowl Fault meet; it’s part of the San Andreas Rift Zone. The trail eventually descended to a junction with the spur trail leading out to the Devil’s Chair which provided excellent “up-close” awe-inspiring views of the colorful geologic formations created by the friction between the two earthquake faults. After taking lots of photos and enjoying a rest/lunch break under some nearby pine trees, we retraced our route to the Nature Center where we looked at specimens of desert fauna, particularly various kinds of snakes and a cute small live owl perched behind the counter (it was rescued after one if its eyes was permanently injured). We returned home having hiked 8 miles with about 1,600′ of elevation gain/loss in a unique geologic area. show less November 3rd – Horn Canyon « ‹ of 3 › » Prologue: 12 hikers carpooled toward the Sisar Canyon trailhead on Sisar Road just north of the Summit Community on Hwy 150 between Santa Paula and Ojai in the Los Padres National Forest on a cool autumn morning. However, after driving a short distance on Sisar Road we encountered a locked gate that prevented us from driving to the trailhead for Forest Service Road 4N15. We decided to substitute the “Horn Canyon to Pines Trail Camp” hike for our planned hike. show more The 12 hikers then carpooled to the Horn Canyon trailhead adjacent to the Thacher School a few miles east of downtown Ojai. As our hike began, the trail rose gradually upward to the north along a dirt road. The route soon became a shady trail that followed a pleasant creek (with flowing water in it) as it continued up toward the Nordhoff Ridge. After an easy stream crossing in a beautiful shaded riparian setting, the trail began to rise inexorably via narrow switchbacks toward our destination and we were rewarded for enduring the increasing heat of the day with great views of the Ojai Valley and onward to the ocean and Santa Cruz Island plus a view of a small slice of Lake Casitas. Eventually most of us reached the Pines Trail Camp which has been decimated by wildfire and is now quite barren; it appears that none of the pine trees survived (there was no shade). We returned the way we came and reached our vehicles having completed a sometimes demanding 5.5-mile hike with over 1,800’ of elevation gain/loss. show less October 27th – Work Party – Wild Animal Corridor – Cache In Trash Out Event « ‹ of 5 › » Our 10th annual Wildlife Corridor work party was very special indeed. Just two months before the event, our Work Party chair Mike Howard, lost his life in a freak accident in the Colorado River rapids. Mike died a hero, saving his beloved wife Cheri. Our work party was dedicated to Mike’s memory. Cheri was with us and shared some very heartfelt inspiring words. We finished the Corridor cleanup in just over an hour, painting over the graffiti and collecting 6 large bags of garbage. After heading back down the trail and arriving at our cars, we all shared fond memories of Mike, telling great stores about what he meant to us. We all miss you, Mike! October 20th – Camp Three Falls to Lilly Meadows « ‹ of 6 › » Nine hikers carpooled to the entrance to Camp Three Falls on Boy Scout Camp Road in Lockwood Valley on a very nice morning. We began our hike along the lower end of the North Fork [of Lockwood Creek] Trail (22W02). At first the trail was a dirt road that led through the Boy Scout Camp; we followed the road as it continued through low hills dotted with pine trees and interesting rock formations until we reached North Falls, currently only a small trickle of water. show more We then carefully followed a narrow trail as it climbed up the mountainside to skirt the nearly dry waterfall; this took us to a vantage point that provided us with a fine view to the southeast. The trail then followed Lockwood Creek upstream through a surprisingly verdant narrow canyon populated with heavy brush in the streambed, though no water was visible. Eventually we emerged into the lovely pine forest surrounding Lilly Meadows where we took advantage of a picnic table with benches and a couple of well-placed logs for our lunch/rest break. We had not planned to continue further up the mountain so we returned the way we had come. There were campers (possibly not boy scouts) evident in the Boy Scout Camp as we passed through it to reach our vehicles. We returned home having completed a very pleasant 7.7-mile hike with 1,370’ of elevation gain/loss. show less October 13th – Zion National Park – The Narrows in the Virgin River After breakfast, several of the participants took the park shuttle from the Visitor Center to the Temple of Sinawava stop where they hiked one mile along paved Riverside Walk to the beginning of the hike in the river. After ensuring that their gear, particularly their hiking poles and footwear, was in working order and that their valuables were stowed safely in dry sacks, they entered the North Fork of the Virgin River and headed upstream. show more The water level in the river was relatively low when compared to its level in September, 2009 when we last visited Zion NP. The canyon’s sheer walls, carved and smoothed by the Virgin River over eons, were stunningly colorful as they twisted into the distance; there are many hanging gardens clinging to the sides of the canyon. Sometimes there is rocky land that can be walked on for short distances on one side or the other of the river requiring river crossings over submerged slippery rocks with an insistent current tugging at them; frequently it is necessary to walk in the river because the water spans the entire channel. When there is land alongside the river, there are tall trees and bushes and sometimes a short trail on the sandy land. NOTE: Big Spring, a lovely set of three cascades, one above the other, is the furthest point hikers are allowed to go without a special permit. Along the way the river passes confluences with Mystery Canyon and Orderville Canyon. The Zion Narrows clearly deserves its reputation as a world-class slot-canyon river walk. After completing their hike, the participants returned to the campground, broke camp, and headed home (as had the other participants who chose not to hike in the Virgin River). show less October 12th – Bryce Canyon National Park – Figure 8 Loop « ‹ of 2 › » We left the campground early for the two-hour trip to the trailhead at Sunset Point (8,010’) in Bryce Canyon National Park; we traveled east on Hwy 9, north on Hwy 89, east on Hwy 12, and then south on Hwy 63 (which runs through the park) to the Visitor Center. After exploring the Visitor Center, we moved our vehicles to a nearby parking lot and took the park shuttle to the Sunset Campground stop from which we hiked over to the Sunset Point trailhead where we stared in wonder at the beauty of the unique landscape spread out below us to the east. show more It was a chilly morning (perfect for hiking) as we began our descent via the Navajo Trail into the wonderland of hoodoos and other colorful formations that awaited us; we passed such notable formations as Thor’s Hammer, The Temple of Osiris, and Sinking Ship on our way down into the canyon. This unique area is indescribably beautiful and must be seen in person. Reaching the bottom, we took a connector trail to the Peekaboo Loop. We began hiking the up-and-down loop, passing stunning scenery such as The Cathedral and the Wall of Windows, grateful for the high-capacity memory in today’s digital cameras. Just before we reached the junction with the Bryce Point Trail, we took a rest/lunch break. We then finished the Peekaboo Loop, passing The Alligator and the Fairy Castle among other sights. We then retraced our steps on the connector trail and began the climb to Sunrise Point (8,000’), inspecting the Queen’s Garden along the way. After admiring the near-and-distant views from Sunrise Point, we hiked over to the Sunrise Point park shuttle stop and returned to the Visitor Center stop (where we availed ourselves of its amenities). After retrieving our vehicles, we headed back to the Watchman Campground having hiked 7.5 miles with an elevation gain of 1,659’. show less October 11th – Zion National Park – Tourist Day Rain fell from about 4 AM to late morning, delaying activities; leaks were discovered in several participant’s tents, requiring water removal and the drying of the tents’ contents. Several of the participants explored the Lower Emerald Pool, the Court of the Patriarchs, and the Zion Human History Museum; others explored the nearby town of Springdale, Utah or rested to recover from the previous two days of strenuous hiking. One couple drove over to Bryce Canyon NP and observed snow there (it had melted before the next day). October 10th – Zion National Park – Observation Point « ‹ of 2 › » After breakfast we took the park shuttle from the Visitor Center to the Weeping Rock stop where we began hiking the East Rim Trail on the shady east side of the canyon. The trail climbed hundreds of feet up to Echo Canyon via a series of paved switchbacks, passing the short trail to Weeping Rock and the Hidden Canyon trailhead (which was closed) along the way. show more Echo Canyon is a narrow hanging canyon that leads northeast away from Zion Canyon; it is a gorgeous canyon that offers stunning rock formations. Leaving Echo Canyon, the trail rises less gently as it approaches a junction with the Observation Point Trail after which it rises fairly steeply via sun-drenched switchbacks to a higher view of Zion Canyon. The trail gains a little more elevation in its final mile as it wends its way across a plateau to Observation Point which provides spectacular views (perhaps the best in the park) of the length of Zion Canyon including a downward view of Angels Landing. After relaxing, sightseeing, and photo-taking, the group returned to the park shuttle stop and returned to camp having hiked 8 miles with a 2,236’ elevation gain. show less October 9th – Zion National Park – Angel’s Landing and the West Rim Trail « ‹ of 2 › » After a quick breakfast we caught an early park shuttle at the Visitor Center and rode up-canyon to the Grotto stop where we began hiking the West Rim Trail. After we crossed the footbridge, the trail headed northward along the west side of the Virgin River, then northwest via a series of paved switchbacks rising hundreds of feet in about a mile. show more We then entered Refrigerator Canyon, a hanging canyon between Angels Landing and Cathedral Mountain, which provides a cool respite from the morning sun. Soon we reached Walter’s Wiggles, a series of 21 cleverly engineered short switchbacks leading to a saddle known as Scout Lookout (5,370’) at the junction of the West Rim Trail and the Angel’s Landing Trail; a privy was available at this point. Half of our group then undertook the final climb to the top of Angels Landing (5,785’) which has a well-deserved reputation for its rigor and its danger – the very narrow trail rises steeply and there are vertical drops of hundreds of feet on both sides it; a fall would surely result in death. A reassuring safety measure is the presence of sections of a single chain that the hiker can hold on to on most, but not all, of the trail. There were already some hikers descending while we ascended, but there were lots more coming up as we descended. The stunning views of Zion Canyon and the surrounding mountains made the climb well-worthwhile. After resting, photo-taking, and sightseeing, we returned carefully to Scout Lookout and then returned to camp. The other half of our group had continued along the West Rim Trail, bypassing Angel’s Landing. After hiking varying distances along that trail, they returned to the Grotto stop and took the park shuttle back down-canyon. The hike to Angel’s Landing and back was only 5.4 miles round trip with an elevation gain/loss of about 1,500’ but it’s difficulty made it exhausting. NOTE: We were fortunate that the West Rim Trail (including access to Angel’s Landing) was reopened on September 24th after being closed for several months following a landslide. show less October 8th – Zion National Park – Arrival and Watchman Trail 10 Rancho Simi Trailblazers gathered at the Watchman Campground in southern Zion National Park for a week of camping and hiking in one of the most beautiful spots on earth. After setting up camp (3,970’), we walked over to the Visitor Center, then along a path next to the Virgin River to the Watchman Trail trailhead as part of a 3.5-mile warm-up hike with about 400’ of elevation gain. show more The trail climbed part-way up red-sandstone Bridge Mountain via a series of switchbacks, eventually reaching a short loop (4,340’) with a good view of the Watchman monolith as well as other nearby mountains. We returned to camp, had dinner, and turned in early. show less October 6th – Long Canyon to Challenger Park Loop « ‹ of 5 › » 26 hikers gathered at the Long Canyon Trail trailhead parking lot at Wood Ranch in Simi Valley on a mild autumn morning. We began hiking the Long Canyon trail as it climbed steeply 0.7 mile to a trail junction atop a ridge overlooking western Simi Valley to the north as well as the Lang Ranch Open Space to the south. show more We then followed a “use” trail down to the dirt road in Oak Canyon while enjoying views of the surrounding mountain slopes. After a short break we headed eastward up a dirt connector road to a ridge that provided nice views of western Simi Valley. We continued along the dirt road as it dropped into Montgomery Canyon and headed toward (but not quite to) Long Canyon Road (NOTE: 5 hikers decided to proceed a short distance to Long Canyon Road at that point and head back to the parking lot). The rest of us then followed a couple of trails over to Challenger Park which was deserted except for one man training a horse. After crossing Long Canyon Road and following an equestrian trail for a while, we climbed steeply up the Canyon View Trail which provided views of the surrounding area including Bard Reservoir and followed it as it undulated along a ridgeline back to the trailhead parking lot, completing a 7.6-mile loop hike with 1,687’ of elevation gain/loss on a pleasant morning for hiking. show less September 29th – Mt. Islip « ‹ of 3 › » Nine hikers carpooled via the Angeles Crest Hwy (Hwy 2) to Islip Saddle (6,669’) in the San Gabriel Mountains/Angeles National Forest on a cool autumn early morning in Simi Valley; we were met by a tenth hiker at the trailhead. A chilly wind greeted us as our hike began along the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) opposite the Islip Saddle parking lot, but as soon as we were shielded from the wind the temperature was just right for hiking uphill. show more The trail climbed eastward, soon skirting a large meadow filled with impenetrable prickly bushes and then entering a pine-scented forest of Jeffrey and sugar pines. After 2.5 miles of hiking through the forest, we reached shady Little Jimmy Trail Camp (7,501’) which is equipped with picnic tables, bear lockers, and bathrooms; several backpackers had already set up camp. We then continued on to appropriately named Windy Gap (7,588’), where we had to hold on to our hats to keep them from blowing away; there were good views to the east including the Crystal Lake Recreation area below us and a series of mountain ridges stretching into the distance. Next we followed the Islip Ridge Trail to the south as it climbed to the peak of Mt. Islip (8,250’) via switchbacks. Once there we took a rest/snack break and enjoyed the 360-degree views of the surrounding mountains, the Antelope Valley/Mojave desert, Crystal Lake (which is nearly dry and is covered with algae), and a large reservoir along Hwy 39 to the east. Leaving Mt. Islip, we descended to Little Jimmy Trail Camp via an old trail, bypassing Windy Gap. As we then retraced our route to the parking lot at Islip Saddle, we encountered a surprising number of backpackers (including boy scouts) and day hikers coming up the trail. We arrived back home having completed a very pleasant 7.6-mile hike with about 1,700’ of elevation gain/loss while enjoying mild temperatures, cool (sometimes chilly) breezes, lots of shade, and stunning views at the peak where there was once a fire lookout tower. show less September 22nd – Danielson Ranch « ‹ of 4 › » 10 hikers gathered at the Wendy Trail trailhead at the south end of Wendy Drive in Newbury Park on a cool early-autumn morning. Our Santa Monica Mountains outing began as we hiked the Wendy Trail over to the Satwiwa Native American Indian Culture Center in Rancho Sierra Vista. We then headed south as the paved upper section of Sycamore Canyon Road descended into the canyon. show more Immediately after crossing the bridge in the canyon bottom, we left the road [and the bicycle riders] and headed northeast on the Upper Sycamore Canyon Trail for a very short distance to a junction with the Fossil Trail which we turned right onto [the sign at the trail junction was burned so badly in the May, 2013 Camarillo Springs Fire that it is useless]. The Fossil Trail began climbing steeply to the east on a flank of Boney Mountain, gaining 760’ of elevation in 0.9 mile. Aside from the large number of dead (but still upright) ceanothus trees, the effects of the 2013 wildfire are muted. When we reached the junction with the Boney Mountain Trail, we turned left and continued on up the mountain with increasingly improving distant views (there was lots of fog when we started hiking, but most, if not all, of it cleared during our hike. There were a surprisingly large number of cliff asters blooming along our route, but not much else. We eventually reached the Danielson Memorial and the ruins of the Danielson house (only a chimney remains) where we took a lengthy break in the still heavily wooded (unburned) area, enjoying the cool temperatures in the shade. As we continued our hike we descended along the Danielson Road, but didn’t visit the (waterless) waterfall along the way. The day had become noticeably warmer as we followed the Windmill Trail back to the parking area which we reached having completed an 8.3-mile loop hike with about 1,975’ of elevation gain/loss. show less September 15th – East Canyon to Mission Point « ‹ of 3 › » 17 hikers met at the trailhead in the “East Canyon, Rice Canyon, and Michael D. Antonovich Open Space” section of the 4,000-acre Santa Clarita Woodlands Park via Interstate 5 and “The Old Road” in Santa Clarita. It was chilly as we began hiking southward along the non-maintained and somewhat-eroded East Canyon Motorway as it followed the small (dry) creek in the canyon bottom. show more The route was lined with bay laurel, black walnut, cottonwood, sycamore, and oak trees. Soon the dirt road began rising more steeply along the western side of a wooded ridge adorned with a modest smattering of cliff asters and a few other wildflowers (and lots of healthy black walnut trees). We enjoyed views of the steep slopes to the west and relics of the bigcone Douglas-fir trees that once covered the mountain [several of the trees appear to have died as a result of the ongoing drought]. An intermittent breeze cooled us as the road led us upward to a junction with Bridge Road (and the Oat Mountain Motorway) which is blocked by a SoCal Gas fence and gate. Having reached the highest point in our hike, we headed southeast along the very pleasant Corral Sunshine Motorway to Mission Point which provides a fairly clear panoramic view of the San Fernando Valley and beyond. After resting/snacking, we retraced our now warmer (but mostly downhill) route to the trailhead and returned home having completed a 9.3-mile hike with about 1,750’ of elevation gain/loss on a nice day for mountain hiking. show less September 8th – Las Llajas Trail to the Shovel « ‹ of 4 › » 14 hikers met at the Las Llajas Canyon trailhead on Evening Sky Drive in Simi Valley on a warm late-summer morning. We began our hike under a clear blue sky by descending a short paved section of road into the canyon bottom; from there we followed the wide well-graded dirt road upstream to the north 1.8 miles, crossing the very dry stream bed three times. show more We then followed a slightly overgrown “use” trail (the remnants of an old mining road) as we climbed up the eastern slope of the mountain, atop which we enjoyed panoramic views of the surrounding area including parts of Chivo Canyon, Las Llajas Canyon, the Santa Susana Mountains and Simi Valley. We took a break when we reached our goal, the site of a coquina (a soft whitish limestone formed of broken shells and corals cemented together and used for road building) mining operation. Various mining equipment artifacts are strewn about near the mining site, most notably a P&H Model 206 “steam” shovel. The day had warmed up noticeably but we enjoyed a mild breeze as we retraced our route and returned to our vehicles having completed a pleasant 6.3-mile hike with 1,100’ of elevation gain/loss. show less September 1st – Solstice Canyon « ‹ of 6 › » It was a cool and very humid morning. 13 hikers met at Donut Delite and carpooled to the Solstice Canyon trailhead. Once we arrived, we found three more hikers eagerly waiting for our arrival. Our lollipop loop out-and-back hike began on the Solstice Canyon Trail, paralleling the shaded Solstice Canyon Creek. Just over a mile up the trail, we gathered at the junction of the Sostomo Trail. show more We rapidly gained over a thousand feet of elevation gain following, the creek through the Sycamore trees, black walnut groves, and Laurel Sumac. Taking the Deer Valley Loop Trail clockwise we began too see expansive views of the coastline, including Point Dume, we we hiked just two weeks ago. Most everyone agreed that the hike was much harder that we remembered from past years, probably due to the very high humidity. Several us did our wet dishtowel imitation very well. After completing the “lollipop,” we found that hiking down the Sostomo trail was much easier. Once we completed the “stick” portion of the lollipop, we took an abrupt left turn, and after a short distance arrived at the ruins of the Tropical Terrace “Robert’s Home.” The once expansive and elegant home was completed in 1952 and burned down in in 1982. After exploring the nearby trickling waterfall, wandering around in the shrine to the now headless Madonna, and enjoying a few snacks, we arrived back at our cars just over a mile down the canyon. We all enjoyed our hike, having completed 6.8 miles with about 1,650′ of elevation gain/loss. show less August 25th – Temescal Canyon « ‹ of 4 › » 10 hikers carpooled to the lower parking lot at Temescal Gateway Park. A lovely refuge from the nearby urban congestion, it borders Topanga State Park. Our hike began on a shady trail along the streambed in Temescal Canyon and led pleasantly past rustic buildings constructed in the 1920’s for the Methodist Church as a west coast center for the Chautauqua movement. show more The whole area is shaded by towering eucalyptus trees as well as oak trees and a variety of other non-native trees such as palms and conifers. The trail began rising in Temescal Canyon as it entered Topanga State Park and we soon reached a wooden bridge crossing the streambed at a point where there is sometimes a series of cascades (a “waterfall”) though there was no water at this time of year. Continuing westward (and upward) along the trail we reached Temescal Ridge where there are usually panoramic views of the Santa Monica Mountains, the coastline, the Los Angeles skyline, and hazy views of Santa Catalina island and the San Gabriel Mountains. However, on this day visibility was limited by a marine layer which (on a positive note) kept us cool. We then descended along the Temescal Ridge (aka Viewpoint) Trail to the canyon bottom where we made our way to a different trailhead for the second part our hike. We hiked eastward on a shady trail over another ridge and down into Rivas Canyon where the heavily shaded trail followed a seasonal stream (dry this day). Using a short connector trail, we reached Will Rogers State Historic Park where we took a lunch break on the front porch of the old ranch house and enjoyed the rocking chairs and the views of the spacious green lawn and the nearby polo field. We then returned to Temescal Gateway Park and our vehicles via the Rivas Canyon trail, completing a 9.3-mile hike with over 2,000’ of elevation gain/loss on a pleasant day for hiking. NOTE: Though there weren’t many wildflowers at this time of year, there were lots of cliff asters blooming along our way. show less August 18th – Westward Beach to Pt. Dume and Paradise Cove « ‹ of 4 › » 18 hikers traveled to Malibu and Westward Beach Road where some of us took advantage of free parking along the road and then hiked to the parking lot trailhead while others paid to park in the parking lot (due to the large turnout at the beach). The temperature was pleasant but the humidity was high as we began hiking up onto Point Dume. show more After an easy climb, we hiked through a maze of trails surrounded by a “forest” of dormant coreopsis plants to the east side of the peninsula with a breathtaking view of Dume Cove and the Pacific Ocean. After gawking at an unusually large group of surfers in the ocean below us, we descended an increasingly dangerous rusty stairway that led to Dume Beach. Despite being very close to low tide, our beach walk to Paradise Cove consisted of rocky stretches interspersed with long sandy expanses; at several points we timed our passage to the outflow of waves as we scampered carefully across the exposed bottom before our footwear was inundated by the next wave (all of which made for an interesting passage). We enjoyed the ocean sounds and sights (which included virtually no sea creatures), eventually arriving at the Paradise Cove Beach Café (http://www.paradisecovemalibu.com), a landmark for decades. We rested for a while in the free-of-charge Adirondack chairs facing the ocean outside the restaurant and visited the nearby pier. After a while we resumed our hike and headed back along the beach the way we had come; the tide was now “coming in” but it was still possible to minimize getting our footwear wet. After climbing back onto Point Dume, we hiked along a wooden walkway to an observation platform which afforded views of the ocean and a nearby small seal rookery. We then returned to the main trail, descended to the parking lot, and walked back to our vehicles, returning home having completed a pleasant 5.9-mile hike with about 400’ of elevation gain/loss. show less August 11th – Carpinteria Bluffs to Tar Pits State Park « ‹ of 5 › » This time of year is often the hottest, so we schedule hikes in locations that afford us a break from the heat. Having endured weeks of temperatures in the nineties and triple digits, it was a welcome relief to learn the forecast high was only 76 degrees at the trailhead. 8 hikers began our hike along the Carpinteria Bluffs overlooking Bates Beach. show more Again this year, there were no seals to be seen at Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary, except for one bobbing around just off the shore. Passing Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve, Tar Pits Park was the next stop on our hike. It is second only in size to the famous La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles. Next the trail took us to Carpinteria State Beach, where we left the trail to begin the first beach segment of our hike. We stopped briefly at at the San Miguel Campground facilities, where several of us took off our boots to better enjoy the walk on the beach. The beach was especially inviting, with it’s unusually high water temperatures, and a welcome change of pace from our usual hikes. Continuing past Marsh Park, we saw hundreds seagulls enjoying the day too. The turn-around point of our hike was Sand Point, where we took a break for lunch and snacks. A welcome and cool ocean breeze started just in time for our return. Just past the Nature Preserve, we took a short and steep connector trail that took us down to Bates Beach. On the way back to Rincon Park, we enjoyed exploring the unusual rock formations, and finding shells along the tide-line. Our hike was 7.9 miles with with 200’ of elevation gain/loss. show less August 4th – Serrano Canyon Lollipop Loop « ‹ of 3 › » The plan was to leave an hour earlier to beat the heat this year. What we didn’t know, is the Sycamore Canyon parking lot gates don’t open until 8 AM, so we had what a brief 20 minute wait at the ranger kiosk. More time to tell hiking stories from lore is a good thing. [Note to self: leave Donut Delite at 7:30 AM next year.] show more Temperatures were mild throughout the hike and humidity was high. Passing the campground, between the parking lot and the trailhead, the inviting smell of breakfast was in the air, but still we pressed on to the Serrano Trail junction, about a mile ahead. Again, visited us mosquitos along the way, but this time came prepared with bug spray. After a short distance up the Serrano Trail and the mosquitoes were gone and we had the remainder of the hike to ourselves. Next was the beautiful riparian canyon section of the hike, as we gradually gained elevation. This time of year, wildflowers are often scarce, but we still enjoyed Cliff Asters, Scarlet Buglers, Scarlet Monkey Flowers, and some variety of Tar Weed. We briefly rested at the “top of the stick” part of the lollipop, before continuing on the left, choosing to do the loop in a clock-wise direction. The next trail junction afforded us commanding views of Serrano Canyon, where we took a right turn to continue on the loop. At about 4 miles, we took an immediate right turn to the south, where we rapidly started losing all the elevation we worked so hard to gain. On our way back to the “top of the stick” we enjoyed the stark and bright colors of the dead California Buckwheat, Blackened shrubs from a previous fire, and the exposed rock formations. There was a inviting breeze through the canyon, following the “stick” part of the loop on our return. It did wonders to cool us off and keep the mosquitoes away. We all enjoyed our morning, having hiked 8.3 miles with about 1,100′ of elevation gain/loss. show less July 28th – Zuma Ridge to Buzzard’s Roost « ‹ of 2 › » 14 hikers carpooled to the trailhead in the Santa Monica Mountains at the north end of Busch Drive in Malibu near Point Dume on a soon-to-be-hot morning. After a group photo was taken, our hike began steadily (but not steeply) uphill northward for over 4 miles along the well-maintained Zuma Ridge Trail (dirt road). show more The air quality was good but the ocean (near the shore) was covered in fog so the anticipated views – including Zuma Beach, Point Dume, the Pacific Ocean, and Santa Catalina, Santa Barbara, Anacapa, and Santa Cruz islands were not available. However, we had good views of the mountains supporting and surrounding our hike. About two-thirds of the way up, several of the hikers chose the shorter “5-mile” option and turned around and descended the Zuma Ridge Trail. The remainder of the group continued on up the mountain to Buzzards Roost [which is private property]. We then climbed up on the knob across the trail from the private property and enjoyed the nearly 360-degree views (although the ocean near the shore was still covered with fog). Despite the recent hot temperatures, there were still blooming plants along our route, predominately cliff asters and bush mallow with a smattering of other types of wildflowers. After taking a rest/snack break, we descended the way we came thus completing an 8.9-mile hike with 2,158’ of elevation gain/loss. show less Sequoia and King’s Canyon National Parks July 16th – Tokopah Falls Trail « ‹ of 3 › » Arrival at Lodgepole Campground and Tokopah Falls Trail (4.9 miles with 586’ of elevation gain/loss) – – – After arriving at Lodgepole Campground (6,700’) in Sequoia National Park, checking in, and setting up camp, several of the 14 Rancho Simi Trailblazers who participated in the seven-day outing in the western Sierra Nevada walked a short distance to the nearby Tokopah Falls Trail trailhead (6,737’) for a late-afternoon hike to help them acclimatize to the higher elevation in the park. show more The trail roughly paralleled the Marble Fork of the Kaweah River which was flowing pleasantly nearby; at first the trail rose mildly through a mixed forest comprised mostly of conifers (red and white firs, incense cedars, ponderosa pines, and Jeffrey pines) as we passed beautiful meadows adorned with blooming wildflowers. The riverbanks were lined with willows, aspens, and chokecherries. Eventually the trail rose more sharply and we made our way over a granite rock-based trail to an awe-inspiring cirque with towering granite walls down which easily seen Tokopah Falls plummets in a series of waterfalls. After enjoying the view and resting for a while, we returned to camp the way we came. show less July 17th – Lakes Trail to Heather Lake « ‹ of 3 › » (10.3 miles with 2,283’ of elevation gain/loss) – – – We carpooled the few miles by road from the campground to the Lakes Trail trailhead (7,285’) at the edge of a large parking lot at the end of Wolverton Road. As soon as we started hiking up the trail we spotted a black bear (with a collar) nearby; it was easily convinced to move further away from us and (after taking photos of the bear) we continued hiking up to a trail junction with a trail connecting with Lodgepole. show more to help them acclimatize to the higher elevation in the park. We passed by this turnoff as well as a second trail junction (this one circling Long Meadow). We soon passed by the Panther Gap Trail (leading to Alta Meadow/Peak) and continued on to the lower Hump/Watchtower trail junction. We decided to continue (somewhat steeply) up the Hump Route; the trail was shady and there were lots of wildflowers (where there was water flowing in small creeks) such as monkey flower, cow parsnip, and many beautiful leopard lilies [which look very much like the humboldt lilies found in the Santa Monica Mountains]. After reaching the highest point during our hike (around 9,400’) we descended the trail to Heather Lake (9,282’) where we spent a leisurely interlude including lunch and for some of the group the opportunity to enjoy a dip in the pretty lake. When we resumed our hike we took the Watchtower Route, a fairly narrow ledge dynamited out of a sheer canyon wall above Tokopah Valley around 2,000’ below; it provides spectacular views of the surrounding area, especially majestic granite mountainsides. When we reached the lower Hump/Watchtower trail junction, we returned the way we came. show less July 18th – Mist Falls Trail in Kings Canyon National Park « ‹ of 4 › » (9.2 miles with 765’ of elevation gain/loss) – – – We carpooled 61 miles from the campground to Kings Canyon Roads End (5 miles past the Cedar Grove turnoff) and the parking lot near the wilderness permit station; we arrived “early” so there was no problem with parking (and there were public restrooms). We began our hike (5,047’) along a wide sandy trail along the South Fork Kings River with its many cascades and views of The Sphinx and Avalanche Peak on the opposite side of the canyon. show more We passed through a forest of incense cedars, ponderosa pines, black oaks, sugar pines, and white firs; lots of severely burned trees gave evidence that a wildfire had burned the area at some point. After hiking 1.9 miles we took the left fork at a trail junction and followed the well-shaded trail through a mixed forest now composed of alders, black oaks, canyon live oaks, incense cedars, white firs, and ponderosa pines as it climbed steadily up toward the majestic Mist Falls (5,628’). Along the way up to the falls we were treated to even grander white-water cascades with their signature roar. Upon reaching the turnaround point not far from the falls in their granite setting, we spent our time taking in the magnificent scenery, eating lunch, and resting. Eventually we returned the way we came. show less July 19th – Giant Forest, Crescent Meadow, Sugar Pine Trail, Moro Rock « ‹ of 3 › » (7.0 miles with 800’ of elevation gain/loss) – – – We carpooled the few miles by road from the campground to the General Sherman [Tree] parking lot (6,840’) via Wolverton Road; again, our “early” arrival ensured us of easy parking (and there were public restrooms). We began our hike by descending the trail to the General Sherman Tree, “… the largest living organism on the planet.” show more After taking a group photo, we continued along various trails which wound their way through the heart of the Giant Forest (lots of giant sequoias), passing the Circle Meadow and then on to Crescent Meadow. We followed the trail on the east side of Crescent Meadow to the parking lot at its south end where we discovered a trailhead for the little-used Sugar Pine Trail (sugar pine trees have very large pine cones) which we followed over to the base of Moro Rock. Several of us climbed up Moro Rock (a huge granite monolith) via its 380 granite stairs built in 1931 but the 360-degree views at the summit (6,725’) were degraded by smoke in the air. After taking a rest break, we boarded the free summer shuttle Gray Route (#2) bus and rode it to the Giant Forest Museum which we visited. Then we boarded the shuttle Green Route (#1) bus and rode it to our parked vehicles in the General Sherman [Tree] parking lot. show less July 20th – Redwood Mountain « ‹ of 2 › » (9.7 miles with 1,524’ of elevation gain/loss) – – – We carpooled 24 miles to the large dirt parking area at Redwood Saddle (6,230’); the last 1.7 miles were on a single-lane dirt road (with pullouts) which started at Quail Flat directly opposite Ten Mile Road. Since Redwood Mountain is “off the beaten path,” there were few other hikers in evidence during our hike. show more As we began our hike, the trail dropped down to a fork where we turned left onto the Hart Trail which we followed southeast as it wound through “… the largest intact grove of giant sequoias in the world.” In addition to the ubiquitous giant sequoias, interesting sights were Redwood Cabin, Hart Meadow, Hart Tree, and two “free-range” cattle temporarily blocking the dirt road on the way out. During our hike we encountered lush riparian habitats with wildflowers, ferns, and trickling streams; we took a rest/snack break at one such beautiful spot and later a lunch break at another lovely spot (where there were small fish in the stream). We completed the loop portion (95%) of our hike on the Redwood Trail and returned to our vehicles. show less July 21st – Mineral King (there was no hike there due to wildfire/smoke) – – – All but two members of our group left Lodgepole campground Saturday morning (or before); the other two hiked the Tokopah Falls Trail which they had missed on Monday (they left the campground Sunday morning). Three members of our group (including the author) were determined to go to Mineral King (7,839’) and hike the Mosquito Lakes Trail to Mosquito Lake #1 (9,077’) despite the estimated 3-hour tedious drive to get there. show more The three of us left Lodgepole Campground and drove down Hwy 198 [almost] to Three Rivers; we were slightly delayed due to some much-needed (due to avalanches) road maintenance that has been going on for a while and has resulted in a two-mile stretch of Hwy 198 being “one lane” with alternating one-way traffic [this accounted for several “late” arrivals on Monday]. After turning left onto Mineral King Road, we tackled the two-hour drive to the upper end of the road. About half way up we noticed an increase in smoke in the air and then spotted three new wildfires on a nearby mountain. We stopped and watched a couple of helicopters drop fire retardant (or water) on the new fires before we turned our vehicles around and headed home, a little disappointed but very pleased overall with the time we spent in the Sequoia/Kings Canyon NP. We highly recommend spending some “me” time in the area. show less July 14th – Newton Canyon « ‹ of 2 › » 11 hikers carpooled to the Newton Canyon trailhead just north of Tunnel #1 on Kanan Dume Road in the Santa Monica Mountains on a pleasant summer morning (which promised to become hot later). Our out-and-back hike was to cover a heavily-shaded section of the 67-mile-long Santa Monica Mountains Backbone Trail (BBT). show more The trail initially climbed to a point where it crossed above Tunnel #1 and then rose and fell as it wound mostly eastward two-and-a-half miles through a very pleasant oak woodland eventually reaching Latigo Canyon Road. Despite the recent record heat and the summer season, there were still a surprising number of blooming plants along our route, particularly cliff asters and climbing penstemon with a smattering of other varieties such as Indian paintbrush and woolly blue curls. Wildlife sightings were mostly of lizards. After crossing Latigo Canyon Road, the trail dropped into another canyon as it headed northeast. The temperature had risen noticeably by the time we reached the point at which the trail left the oak woodland and began climbing through chaparral (with no shade) toward the upper end of Corral Canyon Road. Due to the heat (made worse by the direct sunlight), we turned around at that point and retraced our steps to the original trailhead, marveling at the beauty of the trail and very grateful for the shade it provided, thus completing a pleasant 6.5-mile hike with 1,350’ of elevation gain/loss. show less July 7th – Mt. McCoy 3 hikers met at the carpool point near the intersection of Royal Avenue and Madera Road on an “Excessive Heat Warning” summer morning and then (since trailhead parking is quite limited) walked from there to the Mt. McCoy trailhead on Washburn Street a few blocks to the west. Since the temperature was already around 90 degrees, we decided to skip the Reagan Library portion of the hike. show more The hike began along the trail heading south but it quickly began climbing gradually westward along the well-maintained (but frequently “cut” by bicycle riders) trail leading to the summit via a series of switchbacks; part way up, a fourth hiker joined us. We took our time and stayed hydrated as the trail rose up the mountainside; we were rewarded with views of the western end of Simi Valley, including Sinaloa Lake (which looked inviting considering the heat), Wood Ranch, and the Bard Reservoir. There is a white concrete cross (erected in 1941) as well as two concrete benches at the summit, from which the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library can be seen. After a short break to enjoy the panoramic view of the desiccated landscape, we returned the way we came completing a 3.2-mile hike with 560’ of elevation gain/loss. The temperature rose to 101 degrees and we only encountered two other hikers during the hike. show less June 30th – Eaton Canyon « ‹ of 4 › » Ten hikers carpooled to the Eaton Canyon Nature Center (960’) [closed] in Pasadena on a cool early summer morning. Our hike began along the seasonally dry streambed in Eaton Canyon as we headed northward. When we reached the trail’s junction with the “Horse Trail” at Walnut Canyon, we decided to bypass this steep “shortcut” trail leading up to the Mt. Wilson Toll Road; instead we continued upstream in Eaton Canyon to the lower end of the Mt. Wilson Toll Road which we turned onto. show more There were scores of early-bird hikers in Eaton Canyon, nearly all of whom were headed to Eaton Falls (or returning from there). We encountered only a few other hikers as we headed up the old toll road, enjoying increasingly wide views as we steadily gained elevation as well as a surprising display of blooming plants including prickly phlox and scarlet larkspur (among others). As we followed the old toll road up the mountain the view expanded, but was limited by the haze over Pasadena and downtown Los Angeles. Somewhat winded due to the nearly 1,700’ elevation gain, we eventually reached lovely Henninger Flats (2,630’), a cool forested notch sitting high on the mountain slopes above Altadena. Henninger Flats was complete in the past with water (none today), picnic tables, bathrooms (padlocked today), and a nature center/museum (closed today). It is the home of the Los Angeles County Experimental Forestry Nursery. After taking a leisurely break in the shade of the forest, we descended along the Mt. Wilson Toll Road to Eaton Canyon. We then continued hiking upstream in the canyon bottom which soon provided shade and a little water in the stream (as well as scores of other day hikers) until we reached Eaton Falls. After enjoying the lower waterfall and its pool, we returned along the Eaton Canyon Trail to the Nature Center (now open) and then headed home having hiked 10 miles with about 1,950’ of elevation gain/loss. NOTE: During our hike we observed a variety of wildflowers including Prickly Phlox, California Buckwheat, Sticky Monkey Flower, Cliff Asters, Scarlet Larkspur, Deerweed, Chaparrel Yucca, Bush Sunflowers, Golden Yarrow, Tree Tobacco, and Spanish Broom (non-native). show less June 23rd – Work Party: The Hummingbird Trail « ‹ of 2 › » We started today with 9 volunteers from a local church (St. Peter Claver, their group “Missions of Mercy”), another 9 volunteers from local Geocachers (one from LA and another from Canada), and a couple of community members for a total of 20 people. show more Now this group was only 20, but they worked like they were 40! People were on the lower and upper waterfalls, painting, picking up trash and just overall, cleaning the area up. We had people rock climbing, getting that hard to reach graffiti, along with crawling into caves to pick up water bottles and cans. On the way out we even got all the trash in the tunnel under the freeway. In all we collected 125 lbs. of trash, 5 lbs. of which were plastic and aluminum cans that we can turn in for money, and purchase more paint to get even more graffiti in other areas. We thank all the volunteers for coming out today and helping the community kept our trails looking good.

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Maybe later Playback Speed 0.5x 1x (Normal) 1.25x 1.5x 2x Draw a Circus of Characters: Exploring Body Shape and Proportion Nina Rycroft, Picture Book Illustrator Watch this class and thousands more Get unlimited access to every class Taught by industry leaders & working professionals Topics include illustration, design, photography, and more Watch this class and thousands more Get unlimited access to every class Taught by industry leaders & working professionals Topics include illustration, design, photography, and more Lessons in This Class 13 Lessons (56m) 1. Introduction 1:39 2. Understanding the Basics in Body Proportion 5:20 3. Looking at Shape Across Time and Media 5:25 4. Making a Good First Impression 3:44 5. Designing Your Characters Using Shape 5:21 6. Layering-In More Detail 10:25 7. Drawing Character One 3:02 8. Drawing Character Two 5:44 9. Drawing Character Three 2:41 10. Drawing Character Four 2:51 11. Drawing Character Five 5:14 12. BONUS Body Proportion Drawing Demo 3:04 13. To Finish 1:20 -- Beginner level Intermediate level Advanced level All levels Beg/Int level Int/Adv level Community Generated The level is determined by a majority opinion of students who have reviewed this class. The teacher's recommendation is shown until at least 5 student responses are collected. 8,237 Students 120 Projects About This Class Do you want to learn how to draw characters quickly and easily? I can show you how by using simple shapes. First in a three-part Body Works series and designed for beginners and seasoned artists alike, this class walks you step-by-step through the character design process, guiding you through every aspect of drawing your own set of circus-inspired characters. During the classes you can shadow me as I produce a set of characters for a 'real' project – an unpublished YA (young adult) manuscript – and take you through my thinking and design process, giving you tools and tips to apply to your own characters. This class offers drawing demonstrations, worksheets, offering inspiration along the way, giving you every opportunity to draw the best circus act in town! In this class, you will learn ... about body proportions: how to draw the ideal body at various ages. Body Shapes - how and why shape is used when designing character - how a set of characters evolved across time and media - the importance of making a first (and lasting) impression The Process - how to draw a set of characters from simple shapes to a finished drawing ____________________________ You will need ... Something to draw on. Paper, an art pad or iPad. Something to draw with. In class, I'll be using my 'Staedtler Mars Technico' clutch pen with refillable blue and carbon (normal pencil) leads. This set also comes with a sharpener. I've had my set for 20 odd years ... so it's well worth the investment. https://www.amazon.com/Staedtler-Technical-Mechanical-Pencil-780BK/dp/B000YQEFGU If you don't want to go to this expense, you can use a blue colored pencil and a 'regular' lead pencil. Interested in character design? Below is my series of Skillshare classes that walk you through the entire process of how to illustrate a character from start to finish. Use this series to either brush-up on a particular skill or work your way through, for a comprehensive guide. Nina's Skillshare Character Design Series Face Facts: Beginners Guide to Drawing a Self Portrait Face Shapes: Draw a Series of Character Using Simple Shapes 101 Guide to Drawing Eyes Emoji Me: The art of Facial Expression How to Draw the Head From Every Angle: Part One How to Draw the Head From Every Angle: Part Two How to Draw the Head From Every Angle: Part Three Draw a Circus of Characters: Exploring Body Shape and Proportion Draw a Circus of Movement: Simple Techniques to Bring Characters to Life Draw a Circus of Line & Gesture: Design a Picture Book Character From Start to Finish Watercolor Magic: One Character Five Ways Illustration Masterclass - Exploring Technique and Style Learn to Use Procreate: Design and Illustrate a Bear Character • NEW • Animal Character Design for Picture Book Illustrators – Techniques and tips for designing characters with a narrative Meet Your Teacher Nina Rycroft Picture Book Illustrator Teacher Please link up, subscribe and follow me on: Facebook I Instagram I Pinterest I Website Hi! I'm Nina Rycroft, a picture book illustrator. I worked as a graphic designer in Sydney and London before turning my hand to illustration, with my first picture book Little Platypus received a CBCA (Children's Book Council of Australia) Notable Book Award in 2000. Since then, I've had more than a dozen picture books published worldwide, winning some awards along the way. If you're interested in learning how and design and develop character, illustration techniques and picture book illustration, then please follow me...or even better...try one of my classes :) My dozen or so Skillshare... See full profile Related Skills Illustration Drawing Character Design Character Animation Visual Arts Creative Concept Design Figure Drawing Hands-on Class Project 1. Using the Body Proportions Handout as reference, draw the same character at different ages on the Body Proportions Drawing Sheet. 2. Draw a line up of characters using simple shapes and lines 3. Add more detail then post your characters in the project section of this class. Here are Nina's Character Drawings showing how to use simple shapes, then layering-in more detail. Raina Woods 124 likes 4 comments Liza Lluma 74 likes 4 comments Antonio Trindade 71 likes 4 comments Maria Elena Pacheco 60 likes 3 comments Class Ratings Most Liked Expectations Met? Exceeded! 0% Yes 0% Somewhat 0% Not really 0% Load More Reviews Reviews Archive In October 2018, we updated our review system to improve the way we collect feedback. Below are the reviews written before that update. Load More Reviews Get Started for Free Why Join Skillshare? Take award-winning Skillshare Original Classes Each class has short lessons, hands-on projects Your membership supports Skillshare teachers Learn From Anywhere Take classes on the go with the Skillshare app. Stream or download to watch on the plane, the subway, or wherever you learn best. Related Classes 51m 1,645 students Draw a Circus of Line and Gesture - Design a Character From Start to Finish Nina Rycroft 53m 2,810 students Draw a Circus of Movement: Simple Techniques to Bring Characters to Life Nina Rycroft 15m 5,447 students How to Draw the Head from Every Angle: Part One Nina Rycroft 23m 2,780 students Emoji Me: The Art of Facial Expression Nina Rycroft Transcripts 1. Introduction: My name is Nina Rycroft. I'm a children's book illustrator. I've been illustrating picture books since my first publication back in 2000, and since then I've had more than a dozen picture books published worldwide. This particular class is exciting for me because I'm actually going to be using a real project. I'm going to be using a project that hasn't been published yet and I'll be designing a set of characters for a circus-inspired story. In this class, I'm going to take you through everything you need to know from the ground up, or should I say hitch tow. I'm going to take you through body proportion at various ages, looking at some well-known characters and how they've evolved across time in media. We'll look at silhouette and shape, and then we're going to use shapes, size, and proportion to design our own set of circus-inspired characters. You can work along with me. You can understand my thinking process and you can also apply this to your own work. As a project, I'm hoping that you'll design your own set of circus-inspired characters, and I hope you have fun with it. I hope that with the circus thing, you'll be able to exaggerate and explore and have fun with costumes and hair and just go to that playful, childlike imagination. I look forward to seeing you in class. I can't wait to see what you come up with. I'll see you very soon. 2. Understanding the Basics in Body Proportion: Welcome back. In this class, I'm going to take you through the ideal body proportions at various ages. I'm also going to show you when you do get it wrong how strange this can look. Once you've understood the basics but also the big no-nos, you'll be able to find the middle ground, and you'll be able to use the many different shapes and sizes of the human form when designing your characters. We're going to work our way up in age, starting with a one to two-year-old. At this age, the child is four heads high with a head height of six inches. The limbs are quite short and stocky still, and the head compared to the body is actually quite massive. Here, a three to five-year-old has a head height of six and a half inches, and the entire body is five heads high. The limbs are starting to get longer and leaner, and you can see a little bit more of a neck. A six to nine-year-old has a head height of seven inches, and stands six heads tall. At this age, the legs and the torso are equal in height. A 10-14 year-old, has a head height of seven and a half inches, and stands seven heads tall. The length at this age is all in the legs and the limbs in general. At 16-18 years of age, a teen has an ideal head height of nine inches, and stands at seven and a half heads high. The body is almost fully grown, and we just have a bit more height and bulk put on. Finally, an adult male's ideal body proportions are having a head height of nine inches, and standing with a body eight heads tall. Just to finish off this section, I'm going to show you a baby from newborn to age one, and you can see how, not including the legs, the baby is 2.5-3 heads in length. The head is massive compared to the rest of the body, and babies at this age look like they have no necks at all. The head is just sitting directly onto the shoulders. It seems like the taller you get and the older you become, the head size compared to the body gets a lot smaller, so it's worth keeping in mind when you're creating characters for a story. Here we have at a breakdown of the ideal body proportions from newborn all the way through to adult. Now I'm going to take you through what can go wrong. If we mix things up, things can start to look a little strange. Using figures from the body proportion chart, let's take the child and line them up next to an adult. Now if we're to make the adult child size and the child adult size, you can clearly see how strange this looks.The miniature adult looks very pixie like, and the chart looks like the marshmallow giant from the movie Ghostbusters. The head of the child at adult size is enormous, almost three times the size of the adult's head. Drawing a child character with a head too small can make the child look a lot older, so that's worth keeping in mind when designing a character. Now I'm going to show you an example of how a picture book character evolved over time in order to align with a new, more modern audience or reader. We're going to line up the child figures from the body proportion chart against the original Christopher Robin character created by Alan Alexander Milne, or better known as A.A. Milne, and illustrated for a collection of Winnie-the-Pooh stories by Ernest Howard Shepard back in 1926. You can see that if you place Christopher Robin's character against the body proportions chart, he sits really nicely in 6-9 years of age bracket. Fifty-one years later, in 1977, Disney redesigned all the characters for The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, updating the characters to align with a newer and younger audience. You can see here Christopher Robin has a much larger head, shorter limbs, and a fuller, rounded torso, which makes him look much younger than the original illustrations. Another interesting fact. In 2007, Disney Channel introduced The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, and they made the Christopher Robin character look very similar to this one. However, he was renamed Darby, and I think he was placed at six years age. As a small exercise, I'd love you to draw the same character at two different ages, whether you want to draw the same character as a child and then a teen, or whether you want to keep the ages closer together like the example I've just shown you. Don't forget to post your characters in the project section of this class, and we can keep adding to them as we go through this course. You can also print out a PDF of my body proportions chart as reference. Make sure to join me in the next video where I'll be using all of the characters from the Winnie-the-Pooh series to explain how and why we use shape when we design characters. 3. Looking at Shape Across Time and Media: Welcome back. In this lesson I'm going to show you how and why we shape in character design. Winnie-the-Pooh remains Disney second best selling character after Mickey Mouse. We've grown up with them so we all know them well. I'll use them to explain the use of shaping character design. I'll be giving you a brief summary of each character, the shapes they've used, and the meaning behind the shapes. Most of the Winnie-the-Pooh characters were named after the real Christopher Robin and his toys. You can actually see all the real flushes that inspired the characters at the New York Public Library. This is one of the most memorable illustrations from the original Winnie-the-Pooh story, sitting side-by-side with Disney's 1977 character redesigns for the many adventures of Winnie-the-Pooh. He can say how the style and characters evolved over the course of 50 plus years. Side-by-side, you can see how Disney tried to find the balance of being true to the original illustrations, but also modernizing aspects of the characters for the screen and for the newer, more modern audience. So if we're going to compare both the images you can see at the top, Disney's use less animals, created more space between each character. If you look closely, you can see how the characters are used to form an arrow shape with the arrow pointing in the direction that the characters are pulling in an effort to get, we need to pull out of rabbits hole. You can also say that rather than using a lot of the animals that are similar in shape and size, like the original illustration, Disney has chosen to use less characters, but also characters with completely different shapes. If we were to do a lineup of the Winnie-the-Pooh characters, you would be able to instantly recognize each one just by looking at their silhouettes. So let's break down these characters into basic shapes, starting with Christopher Robin. A large round head, and a teardrop shape for the body, there are no sharp angles, just lots of soft round edges. The only human character in the book, he has a cheerful and compassionate personality and someone who Pooh and the others look up to. His round belly also makes him very similar in shape to his young audience. So here we have Winnie-the-Pooh made up of series of round shapes, including two round circles for the ears. The round shapes make for a friendly, thoughtful, and sometimes insightful character who is always willing to help his friends and try his best. Just looking at the silhouettes, we need the pose very similar in a lot of ways to Mickey Mouse with all the round shapes and round circles. Piglet is Pooh best friend besides Christopher Robin. In the books, he is a timid small animal who often takes the lead from Pooh unless overcome by fear, Piglet is much smaller than the other characters. He's made up with tear drop shapes for his torso and for his head. So funny enough, piglet and Pooh share the same shapes as Christopher Robin. So now we have three different kinds of triangle: Kanga, a female kangaroo, and the doting mother of Roo is a triangular shape. Rabbit is more of a right angled triangle, he's friendly and capable of being impatient and irritable. This is reflected in the sharp edges of the triangle. Now, Tigger is an obtuse triangle with an upright body and the broad chest and likes to have fun and is so overconfident that he thinks that any task is what Tiggers do best. Diamond shaped Owl presents himself as the mentor and teacher to the others. So sharp and bright, much like a diamond. With his puffed out chest and upright stance, Owl and most of his friends believe that he's the most intelligent animal in the wood. But he really is quite a scatterbrain. Eeyore is made up of rectangular shapes. He's wide and low to the ground and very solid, sarcastic and ever glum. He is more cautious than some of the other animals and is often reluctant to go along with their actions. So the block shapes of Eeyore are very suitable. So as you can see, the lineup of characters come in all different shapes and sizes, making them instantly recognizable. So now let's do a direct comparison with the characters from the original illustrations. I've already talked about Christopher Robin in the previous lesson, so we'll move on to Pooh, who hasn't changed at all, with the exception of adding a red t-shirt and a slightly rounded belly. Piglet hasn't changed a bit. Kanga and Roo look really similar to the originals. Eeyore's hardly changed, he just has a slightly more Disney fat face. Now Rabbit looks significantly different from the original illustrations. The Disney version is much more character like. The original illustrations for Owl were not taken from a plush toy and that's why it looks much more real than all the other characters. You can see how Bernie Masterson updated Owl's look for big screen. You can see a similar transformation for Tigger as well. Now, that we've looked at the importance of shape and it's role in creating instantly recognizable silhouettes, in my next lesson, I'll take you through my process of designing a set of characters for a story, and the process that I used in choosing the appropriate shapes for each of those characters. 4. Making a Good First Impression: It only takes seven seconds to make a first impression. So as an illustrator, it is our job to make not only a first impression, but a lasting one. If I were to illustrate a set of characters for a story, I usually start by designing the head and the faces of the characters. Here, in my face shapes class, I draw wall of characters using nine simple shapes. So make sure to check that out if you're looking for some inspiration. If I were asked to illustrate a story, I'd start by designing the main characters. I'd read through the manuscript as many times as it took. I'd start highlighting any clues or visual information about each of those characters, and I just jot them down. My first character is Bim, and the descriptions that I got from him, that he's a strong man, Lego-like. He has a bit of a limp, and his entire bodies tattooed. It describes a little bit about the tattoos. There's a circus pictures, and he has a tiger on his neck. I also got the fact that he's got lots of rings and skull, dragon, Celtic Cross, and even a wedding band on his fingers. So I've got a pretty good idea of where I want to go with him. My second character is female, and she is mean. She's heavily made up. She's a dressmaker, and her eyebrows are pencil thin and slightly uneven. The manuscript describes her as having brown, long, elegant fingers, and a very pointy nose. My third character is an 11-year-old boy who, "looks like a willow dandy line." He's tall, he's thin, he has a halo of curls, and he's very graceful when he sways back and forth in his skate board. He also is wearing blue board shorts and a t-shirt. My fourth character is probably the main character of the story. She's the boys cousin, and she's wearing a red dress with soft folds. She has a green fabric flower on the skirt itself. She also has a green hooded cloak that she wore to her mother's funeral. But no actual detailed description about her face or her hair color or anything like that. So I'm thinking I might even go redhead or blonde with her. I'm not sure yet. My final character is grandpa or pop. He's lived a full circus life, and he now lives in an old-fashioned gypsy caravan. He has white wavy hair, leans forward when he walks, and he whistles like a cook's kettle. So each of these characters now match the descriptions in the manuscript, and each one's looking pretty unique. Here, I've played around with costumes and accessories, but I've kept the frame of the characters bodies pretty consistent. The problem with this, if I were to check with costumes, the props, the hairstyles, all the characters would look exactly the same. Having the same body frame is not any little ho hum, but it also makes it really difficult for the reader or the viewer to tell the individual characters apart quickly. It's that idea of that first impression. You only have seven seconds to really allow your reader to get as much information as possible of that character. To help you do this, is by using shape. Now for a quick exercise, and to take to the next lesson, I'd like you to quickly draw the faces of three circus inspired characters. Maybe a ring master, an acrobat, a clown, a strong man, a juggler, anything you can think of. Then join me in my next lesson, where I'll show you how I use shape to make the most out of my five circus inspired characters. 5. Designing Your Characters Using Shape: If you want to make a good, lasting impression, you can use shape to help make the characters instantly recognizable, and to help the reader or the viewer to distinguish one character from the next, so you can see the first character, Bim, I've made into a very square, blocky character, and he's extremely short and quite sharp and just Lego-looking. My second character is the dress maker, and she's long and lean, so I've made a much taller than Bim, and you can see that she's got a very narrow torso, but I've decided to put large hips on her, and very long, lean legs as well so she's a very different shape to Bim, almost like the complete opposite. Now, my third character, he's the 11-year-old willowy dandelion boy, so I'm just making a very elongated torso, long legs, and a bit of a bend in him, I didn't want that sort of willowy look. I've kept the 11-year-old girl character slightly more realistic than the other characters, so very straightforward torso with a slightly nipped in at the waist. The way I see grandpa is a large, older man, and I've just decided to use round egg shapes. Now, I have the basic torso shapes of all of my characters. I'm going to start working in the shapes of the arms and the shoulders. You can see here I'm working on the dress maker, and I've curved the shoulders a little bit and you can see the bend in her elbows, and I'm just using a very simple triangles for the hands, and you can see Bim here, I'm actually doing very Lego-looking hands for him as well and he's much more bulky. The boy I'm going to just work from a shoulder, and I'm just going to drape his arms straight down in line with the body a little bit. I might even have him holding something, maybe like his skateboard. The girl I'm again drawing across the shoulder, and I'm just going to rest her hands out. She will have a skirt on, so I just want them to keep their hands clear of that, and finally, I've got grandpa. With one arm resting down a side, I'm going to have the other one holding onto a walking stick, and this, I think it's in a sense of authority as well. I now have the torso shape, I have a general placement, a really simple placement of where the arms are going, and I'm now going to go back to Bim and work my way through, and I'm not going to draw their faces or the heads with too much detail, but I do want to understand and see the shapes, so you can see with Bim here, I'm exaggerating and making his [inaudible] mustache enormous, and you can see that actually affects his shadow, his silhouette. For my dressmaker, I really want her to look exquisite, like Marie Antoinette and her huge, enormous opulent wigs and dresses, and she'll be designing all these circus costumes, so I really want her to be quite something. The boy's willowy like a dandelion, so that's exactly what I'm going to do, a halo of curls. The girl I'm going to make her head shape hexagon in shape, and the hair is going to fall from that as well. It's really simple bob, and finally, granddad with a full head of white curls, and I'll probably put a hat on him too. if I were to take the line drawing and fill it in, I'd have a silhouette of what we've done so far, and you can really see just by the silhouette how individual each of those characters are. You have a very square, short, stocky Bim, you have the tall, elongated dressmaker, you have a long willowy 11-year-old boy that looks a little bit like a dandelion. You have the girl who's a little bit more realistic, and then you have pop, the granddad, he's quite a big, authoritative figure, but he's also friendly and round, and you can see comparing all those characters together. If you look really quickly within seconds, you'd be able to tell one from the other, and you can see the shapes that we've used inside those lines. As a small project for this lesson, I'd love for you to add bodies to your character's heads, so you've designed some circus characters, choose shapes and sizes and make sure that the characters and the shapes and the sizes all work as a set as well as working individually. Please join me in my next class, where I'll be layering in more detail to finish off my characters. 6. Layering-In More Detail: Hi, welcome back. In this lesson I'm going to be taking you through the process that I use to add more detail to those basic shapes that we did in the previous lesson. As you can see, I'm starting with my first character, which is Bim. He's the strong man, so much shorter than the other characters, quite blocky and lego-like. You can see I'm just putting in a lot of shoulders, lot of muscle. You can see the handlebar mustache. I'm keeping everything quite similar in shape. You can see the hexagon shape of the head, and then the nose comes out in the same angles, and he's got quite a strong chin as well. Now, Bim has tattoos all over his arms and legs and body right up to his neck. You can see I'm just drawing in the shape and softening the form of the arms. I'm going to start the tattoo on his chest. Why not? We'll just do a nice big one down the center and we'll make it a sailor tattoo like an anchor. I'm going to draw in the tiger that is going to be wrapped around Bim's neck. This is the face and the claw of the tiger. It's just picking on underneath his mustache and just wrapping around his body. The tail will end up somewhere on the other shoulder. I'm just adding in more details to the tattoos. He has a sword cutting through a heart. I guess every tattoo would have a story. If I were to do another version of this character, I would really think about the stories and add a lot more, I guess circus pictures. I'd have to do a bit of research and make sure that I could get some really nice imagery around Bim's story and all the details in each tattoo. We have a bit of a skull here, we've got a heart above the skull. We've got a delve I think on the other side of our swallow. I'm just tidying up the edges of Bim. You can see his legs are quite small and he will have a limp when he walks, so I've got to be aware and remember that as well of how we think about that more when I add movement to him later on. My next character that I'm going to be adding more detail to is the dressmaker. I'm going to start with her face and her head. Now, I was given a description that she had a long pointy nose and long elegant fingers. From that description in the manuscript, I got the idea that her whole body would be quite elongated. I've made her head quite long and oval. I'm going with the wig shape. The Marie-Antoinette wig is inspiring a more opulent dress that she's wearing. You can see I'm just adding in the long fingers. I really want to exaggerate those. I'm keeping her arms quite thin as well, and the top part of her body, the torso, I want a very small thin waist. You can see her hips are quite wide. What I might do with that, Marie Antoinette, I might just bring in a full bit of skirt. But I want to keep her lean, so I'm bringing in the dress at the base. I might just tidy in with a ribbon of some kind and you just see the tops of her shoes poking out the bottom of her skirt. My next character is the young 11-year-old boy. He's willowy and dandelion shaped. I'm going to really try and make him long and lean. You can see I'm putting in joints for his knees. I do that sometimes with the elbows as well. I want to also draw ovals for the muscle of the shin. I don't want him just to have a little stick legs. I do want it to have a little bit of form. I don't want him so skinny because he is athletic and he does ride a skateboard with a bit of grace and style. There is a little bit of muscle tone on him. I'm just drawing in his arm and his hand and I think I'm going to have him holding a skateboard. I've just got a longer nose. He's got a longer body and a longer face. Just makes for a longer nose and the halo of curls. Now here I haven't really put in detail of the curls, but I can add those in later. But I did want them looking more like a dandy line from the silhouette than actual curls, which could look a bit clown-like and probably a bit similar to the dressmaker as well. Here he's wearing just modern shorts and a T-shirt and just longer style T-shirt and I'm just drawing in the skateboard. He's casual looking. Just putting in more detail around the shoes and the socks. Now I always find feet and shoes really difficult to draw, so just take your time and just do what you need to do as far as research goes with those details. This is the main character of the story and she's probably the most realistic of all the characters as far as the shape of the body and the head. She's not exaggerated whatsoever. She's a girl, so not quite womanly. She still has a fairly straightforward frame with just a slightly nipped in waist. I'm just drawing a bit more detail around her face and her hair. She's quite pixie looking. I wanted some big eyes on her. I think the description was a red dress with a green fabric flower on the skirt. The dress has gentle folds, I think the manuscript said. I'm actually going to draw the legs and the frame underneath the dress. I always find that helpful when you draw the whole body underneath, otherwise it looks a bit disjointed. I'm drawing the legs, the shins, the knees and then I'm going to come in over the top and draw the outline of the skirt and the dress. I find that's really helpful especially at this stage when I'm not that familiar with what I want for her entire body and I'm not really sure what she looks like. There's the flower, I'll just draw a circle for the flower and I'm just putting in a bit more detail around the wrist, the hands, the elbows and that area. It's just coming in and just layering a little bit more detail over the top of those original shapes that we had. My final character that I am going to be drawing is grandpa. Grandpa is very round and soft and so I'm making a round button nose and quite a large chin. He's a large man, so he'll have that double chin, and it makes him look a little bit more jolly as well. I'm just drawing a bit of a jacket on him. I wanted him to be more of a ringmaster. I want him to have that flavor of he's had a history of being dressed up in tails and a hatch. I need to downplay it as well because he is just a normal grandfather figure in the story and he lives in a gypsy caravan, so he's a bit more casual these days. I do want to make him approachable. At the moment it looks a little bit Charlie Chaplin like or Laurel and Hardy. I'm going in that direction. I want the ankles to be quite thin and the body to be much more fuller and rounder. I want to exaggerate that as well. His head and neck are forward, but I do like the belly sticking out. He'll walk with his chin and his belly. I'm just drawing in his arm as short as a quite far back. They lean back behind his belly and his torso. I want to put a hat on him as well. Not a top hat, but I think the bowler hat would be fine, but a hat of some kind. I think a cap would be too casual. I think this would work really well. Just putting in the round shapes of the hat and I think that works quite nicely. Now it's your turn. Use what you've learned in this lesson and try and apply that to your own characters. Just adding in more detail over the top of the basic shapes that you did earlier. Please join me in my next class where I'll be layering in even more detail to these characters. 7. Drawing Character One: Welcome back. In this lesson, I'm going to be drawing over the top of my character sketches, adding in more detail to my first character. So far, for most of the character design process, I have been using a blue leaded pencil, and now I'm using a normal pencil, a normal lead. You're more than welcome to do the same. What I'm doing here is, I'm choosing the lines in the areas that I might be able to adjust things ever so slightly. But I'm highlighting and darkening the areas that I'm happy with, the shapes that I'm happy with. I'm just working my way around and pretty much tracing what is underneath. I'm able to tweak a few things. I want to make the mustache fuller. I'm not adding in much detail, but you can see how I've got a lot of working drawing underneath in the blue and I don't have to copy everything. So here I'm just filling out the form of the singlet top. I'm just trying to understand how I am going to resolve the muscles, and the arms, and the folds of the skin. So I'm just adding in those details that I just need to process and understand for myself. Here I am working around the fingers and the thumb and I really like to add in the details and render those properly, not to its higher form, but I do need to understand what the fingers are going to look like and how will the rings sit on the fingers and then the elbows and what happens when the skin reaches a point of an elbow or a knee? How does the material fold? I'm thinking I might even add some boots for this character. Again, I don't want to get into too much detail, but I do want to resolve a lot more of the detail than I had beforehand. So here I am darkening in the trousers and I'm also doing the same with the mustache. I'm going to leave all the tattoos blue, I don't want them to stand out and be too strong as far as this illustration goes. So it's just using this process in this point to understand your character in much more detail. 8. Drawing Character Two: Welcome back. In this lesson, I'm going to be drawing over the top of my character's sketches, adding in more detail to my second character. Here I am with the dressmaker character, and I'm just working on the eyes and adding those pencil thin eyebrows that were in the description and they were a little bit uneven as well, and her pointed nose. You probably get a better view of the nose in a profile, but for now I'll just do a sharp triangle. She's supposed to be quite mean looking and I think that can easily come across with all these sharp, pointy details and angles in this character. I'm just working around the ear. I'm going to add in some earrings, and the whole way through this tracing process I'm going to just be filling in and adding more detail. I'm going to be leaving out the elements that I don't want to use anymore and I'm going to be adding in bits that I want to put more focus on. I'm going to send apart her hair and make more of her wig and just work my way through her neck. She's got a very long thin neck, so I'm going to bring that down with a long lacey top. I didn't want to expose the skin because I feel like she's a little bit older and I just don't think that would look as good. Now, this shape of her dress is the same shape that was used in the movie, The Dressmaker. The very distinctive red dress. I've taken a little bit inspiration from that, and I've just thought, being a dressmaker it could be quite nice to have a hat of some kind. The hat can be like a pin cushion. I'll just put in a few pins and have a little bit of a thread fly away here from one of the needles. I might do the same on the wrist like she has a little and silver watch or a piece of jewelry. She has pin cushions which will make it quite sharp and possibly even a little bit like no one would want to mess with someone with sharp weapons on their wrists. It could work quite well in the story. Again, I'm going to keep the fingers and the hands elegant and long. This trends far across to the rest of the body. I'm thinking also with the material and the fabric. I'm just bringing in a bit of a pinstripe and I might even make this a tartan. I'm not quite sure. The story moves around different times, so I could play around with that when it comes to color. Also, while I'm here I'm just tracing around the the skirt of her dress and to draw the skirt in at the base. I've threaded through some ribbon, which could be quite a nice little detail and it ties in with the flyaway thread in her hair as well. So I'm now drawing the base of this skirt. I've just drawn a simple shape, so what I want to do is add in some folds. I think this would tie nicely with the folds of the young girl's skirt as well. It would echo that. I'll just make her shoes little slip ons rather than heels. I think you can see me struggling here trying to get the shape just right. I'm quite happy with the look of that. I'm just just going to get an idea of tonal value, and so I'm just coloring in that base of the skirt and some shadowing. I'm happy with how that's looking. See here my pinstripes now move to a tartan pattern. We're changing. Anyway, I could've had fun with the colors of that actually. I could do polka dots, stripes. It's lending itself to being quiet over the top, this character. I remember my mom having this amazing sewing basket and it was made from wood and it had lots of little pockets in it and you folded, you unclasped the hinge and folded out these two sides, and then inside the sewing basket there were like hundreds of little spools of thread and sequence and that thing. It was absolutely magic. I think something like that would really suit this character. 9. Drawing Character Three: Welcome back. In this lesson, I'm going to be drawing over the top of my character sketches, adding in more detail to my third character. This is the 11 year old boy who's willowy, dandelion, tall, thin, a halo of curls and he sways when he skateboards. He's quite, I guess, athletic and nimble. He is described as having blue shorts and a t-shirt, so he's quite modern and casual. I'm just working my way through the details of his hair, and the folds in his t-shirt and just working around the shoulders as well. I'm just drawing in the wheels of his skateboard and I'm just going to figure out how his hand is going to look holding onto the skateboard; the thumb, and the hand, and the wrist and how is that going to then affect. I want the arm to actually hang down. Then I'm just adding in more detail around his shorts. I don't want to make them too baggy. I quite like the idea that he is thin and willowy and I want to make the most of that by keeping his clothing quite close to his body. Just finishing off the skateboard and the legs to the trousers. I'm working my way around the knee, and also the muscle of the shin and putting in the shape of the foot. I'm doing the same now with this second leg, just working around the knee and the muscle. I want him to be really leaning into one of the legs. Here I've got the foot casually bent at the ankle. I'm just filling in the feet. I'm not happy with that one. If I was working on the computer, a command Z, and it would be done but the idea of doing this in pencil is that everyone has a pencil at home and I do want to make this class accessible to everybody. Do not feel like you can't do it because you don't know how to draw with a tablet. Anyone with a pencil can do this. Here we have it, my third character. 10. Drawing Character Four: Welcome back. In this lesson, I'm going to be drawing over the top of my character sketch, adding more detail to my fourth character. Here we are with the young, 11-year-old girl character and she would be the main character for the story. I'm just tracing the outline of her head, her hexagon shaped face, and putting in some larger, largish eyes, her hair parched on the side, I haven't quite worked out what color I'd like her hair to be, but I do know that her dress will be red and then she'll have a green, so fabric flower on her skirt. I'm darkening the hair at the moment, which does work but I'll see how we go when it becomes color. I'm just outlining the top half of her dress. You can see all the blue lines underneath, they really do help when it comes to getting the details of the character the way I want them. Tracing around the detail of the fingers, and her thumb in her hands in general, they are always the most tricky part. I must say if you do struggle with drawing hands and feet, best not to ignore that. That means you need to draw hands and feet more often so that you can really practice. It's very easy to walk away or try to avoid drawing hands and feet and very easy to tuck them behind the back or put something in front of the [inaudible] but really, it just goes to show that bit of practice, you'll be able to get it and just draw them more often. I tend to do that if I'm struggling with something in particular, I make sure that I draw it, and draw it, and draw it, until I feel comfortable with it. I spent quite a bit of time outlining the folds of the dress, the soft folds. Now, I am just working my way down the legs. I'm just putting some slip on so ballet shoes on the girl, and just working with the knee, and just coming back and finishing off the details of the face and the rest of her body. Just making a stronger outline on the outside of the skirt and the legs. Just putting in the finishing touches. Here we have it, the girl character in a line up next to the other three characters that I've drawn so far. Please join me my next class where I'll be putting the finishing touches on the last character. 11. Drawing Character Five: Welcome back. In this lesson, I'm going to be drawing over the top of my character sketches, adding in more detail to my fifth character. Grandpa is a big rowley powley egg-shape. I'm just thinking Humpty Dumpty. Looks very Humpty Dumpty actually. I'm going to make him a very laughable character. Very friendly and a very happy, jolly face. Large eyebrows, nice round button nose. The face is quite round and full with a bit of a double chin because he does have a bit of a belly and why not? We'll just go the whole hog. Here, I've got the round shape of the top of his head and ears. I'm just working out with his bowler hat, how far back that would go. You can see the head has to fit within the head, so I'm just following those lines up of the edge of the head. I'm just filling in and I guess the tonal value of the darker hat. Here's the curl, look of white hair that he has at the front. I'm working out his jacket and how that sits on the body and also the shape of the lapels. I want quite a large thick tie. I'm going to make that a darker in color. Just for tonal value, I'm just coloring that in. I want the jacket to be pinned in at the waist. It's almost bursting open. You can't see that because it's behind the tie, but I still want to have that feeling. The shapes of the lapel work its way down and the jacket is open at the bottom. Just drawing the hand that is holding the walking stick. Again, you want to work out these details of the fingers and the hand. A lot of people mix up the way the thumb and the fingers go. If you are struggling with that thing, just have a look in the mirror, like hold something like a bottle or a broom or whatever and just try to get the fingers as correct as you possibly can, because it does look a bit strange if you get them wrong at this point. I'm putting in that tartan shape on his jacket. It's quite clown-like, isn't? It ties in nicely with the dress maker and her fabric as well. Again, I don't know what color I'm going to be using, but I think I'll be using bright circus colors with all of these outfits. Just working my way through with the tonal values of these patterns. I quite like that, actually it looks really fun. He's a bit of a hairy high pants, so the trousers go above the belly. I'm just drawing in the knees and you can see I just draw in ovals where I thought the muscle on the back of the shin would go. I do want to make the most out of how the trouser falls across the leg. Again, he's got a bit of a wide stance and small ankles, and then shoes, which I'm not quite sure yet. At the moment they look a bit more like slippers than shoes, but I guess that will get resolved in the next couple of drawings. I almost feel like I could put a big flower in his pocket on his jacket or something like that, but that might be a bit too clown-like. Maybe, I might think about putting in a scarf or something along those lines. Just putting in some tonal value, dark trousers just so that I see how that looks across the board. I just want exaggerate his belly a little bit as well. Here we have it. Grand dad is standing in a line up next to the other circus-inspired characters. As a project for this class, I'd love for you to draw, finish, and add more detail to all of your circus-inspired characters. Please post them in the project section of this class. If you found any of this information in this class helpful, I'd really appreciate a review or at least a thumbs up or a like. It really helps the class get exposure on Skillshare so that more people can find it and take part. 12. BONUS Body Proportion Drawing Demo: Welcome back. In this lesson, I'm going to be showing you and demonstrating the body proportions of a female character using the head height of two heads high, all the way through to nine heads high. So the first character is a baby from 0-2 years of age, I'd say, and the head looks ginormous, especially when the entire body is also one head height. Now the second drawing is of I'd say about a 2-5. This next drawing is of a girl from I would say between the ages of five and nine years. So she's still quite young looking with quite a large head comparison. Or if you compare it to the body, the head is still quite big. This character, which is five heads high is of a girl between the ages of 11 and 13. So we're just hitting the teens now. She still looks young with the larger head, but the body seems to be more in proportion. So now we're moving on to a 13-15 year-old, and the girl is six heads high, so much longer in the legs and the head seems to make a better fit as well. Here we have a girl aged, let's say 15-16 years of age. Again, it's all in the legs. But you can really see what the head, how much more and proportionate it looks with her head. I mean, she still has long legs, but the head looks much more balanced, I guess, in size. Now we're moving to 16, 17 year old, and she's getting quite long and really long in legs as well. I'm certainly not that long in the legs, but anyway, eight heads high, and I'd say she's very tall character. Now just out of interest, here we go with a nine head high, very tall, almost gigantic type of character. She looks tall because her head is so small compared to the rest of her body. So totally different from the baby all the way through to the nine head height. I've created a PDF sheet, if you want to print that out and try this exercise for yourself. It's quite a good learning experience and you can either do this with a male character or a female character. But I highly recommend you do it. It's a good reference for future work. 13. To Finish: Well, thanks for taking part and producing some awesome work that I hope to see posted in the project section very soon. The idea of going through proportion and shape and then applying it to your own characters I hope you find it helpful and that you can take all this knowledge into your next project. Designing characters is one of my favorite things to do and I hope that having learned about body proportion, size, and the way to use shape to create a set of characters has really helped you. If you do find any of this information in his class helpful or interesting, please do like and leave a comment or a review. I really love hearing feedback. I really enjoy building my classes around your interests. I hope to make many more classes like this, so please stick around and I look forward to seeing you again very soon.

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Maybe later Playback Speed 0.5x 1x (Normal) 1.25x 1.5x 2x Face Shapes: Draw a Series of Characters Using Simple Shapes Nina Rycroft, Picture Book Illustrator Watch this class and thousands more Get unlimited access to every class Taught by industry leaders & working professionals Topics include illustration, design, photography, and more Watch this class and thousands more Get unlimited access to every class Taught by industry leaders & working professionals Topics include illustration, design, photography, and more Lessons in This Class 11 Lessons (29m) 1. Introduction 2:18 2. Drawing Kite Shaped Faces 2:46 3. Drawing Heart Shaped Faces 2:34 4. Drawing Rectangular Shaped Faces 3:23 5. Drawing Oval Shaped Faces 2:58 6. Drawing Round Shaped Faces 2:55 7. Drawing Square Shaped Faces 2:30 8. Drawing Teardrop Shaped Faces 2:47 9. Drawing Heptagon Shaped Faces 2:51 10. Drawing Oblong Shaped Faces 2:57 11. To Finish 1:12 -- Beginner level Intermediate level Advanced level All levels Beg/Int level Int/Adv level Community Generated The level is determined by a majority opinion of students who have reviewed this class. The teacher's recommendation is shown until at least 5 student responses are collected. 5,075 Students 103 Projects About This Class Are you stuck or are you drawing the same character over and over again? Then this is the class for you. Picture book illustrator Nina Rycroft shows how to use shape to inspire a series of fun character faces. Use this class to break out of old habits, explore new ground and to see how shape is used to depict age, gender and personality types. In this class, you will ... use nine simple shapes to inspire a series of fun faces experiment, explore ... and play! design a series of fun faces add to your 'library' of character ideas Interested in character design? Below is my series of Skillshare classes that walk you through the entire process of how to illustrate a character from start to finish. Use this series to either brush-up on a particular skill or work your way through, for a comprehensive guide. Nina's Skillshare Character Design Series Face Facts: Beginners Guide to Drawing a Self Portrait Face Shapes: Draw a Series of Character Using Simple Shapes 101 Guide to Drawing Eyes Emoji Me: The art of Facial Expression How to Draw the Head From Every Angle: Part One How to Draw the Head From Every Angle: Part Two How to Draw the Head From Every Angle: Part Three Draw a Circus of Characters: Exploring Body Shape and Proportion Draw a Circus of Movement: Simple Techniques to Bring Characters to Life Draw a Circus of Line & Gesture: Design a Picture Book Character From Start to Finish Watercolor Magic: One Character Five Ways Illustration Masterclass: Exploring Technique and Style Learn to Use Procreate: Design and Illustrate a Bear Character • NEW • Animal Character Design for Picture Book Illustrators: Techniques and tips for designing characters with a narrative Meet Your Teacher Nina Rycroft Picture Book Illustrator Teacher Please link up, subscribe and follow me on: Facebook I Instagram I Pinterest I Website Hi! I'm Nina Rycroft, a picture book illustrator. I worked as a graphic designer in Sydney and London before turning my hand to illustration, with my first picture book Little Platypus received a CBCA (Children's Book Council of Australia) Notable Book Award in 2000. Since then, I've had more than a dozen picture books published worldwide, winning some awards along the way. If you're interested in learning how and design and develop character, illustration techniques and picture book illustration, then please follow me...or even better...try one of my classes :) My dozen or so Skillshare... See full profile Related Skills Art Illustration Drawing Character Design Creative Caricature Comic Art Sketchbook Hands-on Class Project I look forward to seeing your fun faces posted in the project session of this class! Make sure to print out the 'Face Shapes Handout' as a guide! 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Related Classes 25m 3,142 students 101 Guide to Drawing Eyes Nina Rycroft 15m 5,450 students How to Draw the Head from Every Angle: Part One Nina Rycroft 53m 2,810 students Draw a Circus of Movement: Simple Techniques to Bring Characters to Life Nina Rycroft 51m 1,645 students Draw a Circus of Line and Gesture - Design a Character From Start to Finish Nina Rycroft Transcripts 1. Introduction: In this class, we're going to draw and explore the nine face shapes using the shape as a starting point to inspire a number of different character designs. Most of us think that the average face shape is oval. However, leading facial recognition scientist, Dr. Kendra Schmid analyzed over a thousand faces, discovering five new face shapes. It turns out that only 14 percent of us actually have an oval face shape. My name is Nina Rycroft. I'm a children's book Illustrator and I've been illustrating picture books since my first publication in 2000, and since then I've had more than a dozen picture books published worldwide. In this class, I'm going to walk you through Dr. Kendra Schmid nine face shapes. We're going to explore characters based on the kite, heart, rectangle, oval, round, square, teardrop, heptagon and oblong shapes. This class can be used in a number of different ways. It can help you solidify your style, or possibly even find a new style of drawing faces. If you find yourself drawing the same style of face time and time again at this class can give you the confidence to break out of what you're familiar with and try new things. Also, I think drawing multiple characters over and over again allows you the space to experiment freely and find new possibilities. I mean, who knows, you will become a better drawer at the end of this class and you'll end up with a huge repertoire of faces to add to your portfolio. For this class, all you'll need is a piece of A4 paper or a notepad, a pen, a drawing pencil, a colored pencil, pencil, sharpener, an eraser and a print out of the face shapes PDF that I've supplied. This class is for all levels. However, I do recommend that beginners first take my Face Facts, a beginner's guide to drawing a self portrait class beforehand, as it gives you a really good understanding on face proportions. I look forward to seeing you in class, starting with lesson number one. 2. Drawing Kite Shaped Faces: Welcome to face shapes, where we explore character using nine simple shapes. In this lesson, we will experiment using one that Dr. Smith's new additions, to collect shaped face. Before you start divide your A4 sheet of paper into three. I'd suggest watching this video first, get inspired, then draw your three characters on your own. Here we are starting with our first character, cut shaped character, now divide the shape with a horizontal and vertical line. This helps me understand whether your eyes, are going to go on with the center of the face actually sits. We can see how I'm going over my lighter pencil work, with a darker pen or different colored pencil, I'd suggest doing that as well. You can also see how I'm getting my pencil in there, and I'm not being too precious about being perfect with my line work, it's about getting ideas down on a page. You may notice that I'm drawing super-fast. This video is actually four times the speed, that I normally draw. So please don't feel the need to rush. Go at your own pace, enjoy the class, and if you need to, make sure you have plenty of breaks. Here I am, into my second character, and you can see how different this character is looking to my first character. Female rather than male, a very small nose, as opposed to the large kite shaped nose that I had going with the first character, her hair straight, pulled back into a top-notch his is curly, I'm looking for variation. Even the ears are set in a different place, the eyes are lower down wider set. I'm looking at playing around with ideas. So I'm going to ask you to use this class, as an opportunity to try new things. It's very easy to get comfortable with a certain style of drawing faces, so here's your chance to break out and try something new. If you've drawn straight hair with one character, try curly with another. If you've drawn a male, then try the next character as a female. Look at changing the age of the characters, middle-age men and elderly female, teenage boy, a toddler, or a baby. Also look at the size and the placement of the features and change it up. Try close set eyes, and then wider set eyes. If you've drawn a large nose, maybe try a small upturned nose. Uses class to play around with variation and explore, and use this class to find new possibilities. So here we have three different faces using kite shape. 3. Drawing Heart Shaped Faces: Welcome to Face Shapes, where we explore characters in nine simple shapes. In this class, we will experiment using one of the originals, the heart-shaped face. You can either divide your, A4 sheet of paper into three and then draw a heart shaped lightly in each third of the page, or you can use the face shape PDF printout that I've supplied as a guide. As you can see, I've divided the heart shape with a horizontal line and a vertical line, and I've used those to help me find where the eyes sit and the center of the face. Now I've used wider set eyes and they seem to nestling nicely with the two arches of the top of the heart, and the tune is obviously very small, so the mouth and the nose is a lot smaller. Then I've used the top of the head and filled it up with a beehive of hair. With the idea of using variation, I'm using different shapes for the eyes on this character. I use small ovals for the first. Now here I'm using narrow rectangles. Sitting above the rectangle eyes, I have a set of straight horizontal eyebrows. Now these connect to a vertical line that goes down the side of the nose and then with a small horizontal tip. Then following that, I have a very small straight line for a mouth that just missiles in above the small pointy chin. As you can see, I'm using the heart shape as the hair line for this character. I've rounded the head above, center powdered the hair, and I've brought the hair down curving around to meet the shoulders and the neck. Once again, I'm thinking about variation and I'm making this hair very different to the previous character's hair. According to Dr. Schmid's study, she found that 20 percent of us have heart-shaped faces. This shape is as popular as the kite-shaped face. I'm well on my way through the third illustration. You can see I can't get away from the small chin, small mouth, small nose and I've done much wider set eyes, smaller eyes. Again, I can't help it nestle the eyebrows and the eyes in and underneath the arches of that top part of the heart shape. I've changed the hair and just tried to make her hair look quite different the other two. So here we have it, three different characters using a heart-shaped face. 4. Drawing Rectangular Shaped Faces: Welcome to face shapes, where we explore character using nine simple shapes. In this class, we'll be experimenting with one of Dr. Shmith's new face shapes, the rectangle. In her study, she found that 16 percent of us actually had rectangular shaped faces. Divide your A4 page into three and place three rectangles across the page and play around with vertical and horizontal rectangles. So really change the look and give you a bit more variation with the characters. Before you start designing your character, divide the rectangle into quarters. You can move the eye line up or down depending on what look you're after and soften the edges when it comes to the cheek. Nothing really is. We aren't sharp edged. Just be aware of that and just play around with where the ears go and the eyes. You can see I've got just very simple oval shapes for the eyes and the mouth is a straight line up. I've got lots of straight lines with this character just because of the rectangle influence. I'm just finishing off the hair here. Now, when it comes to drawing the neck, really think about the size of the neck. Here I've got a very small, thin neck and my character looks quite young because of it. If I had a thicker neck, my character would look stronger and possibly even older. Because I worked on a young looking character in my first drawing, I'm going to swap it out here and draw an older male character. You can already see by the strong jaw line, the larger nose. I've got much smaller set eyes. This character doesn't even have a neck. His old shoulders, and quite solid looking. I'm just at lining around the features and I'm just taking the important line work that I want to keep. I'm ignoring, I guess the working drawing and I'm just coming around with a much more confident line. A darker line whether you've decide to do that with a pen or not, is completely up to you. Here I'm up to my final character. I've got a boy and a man. Because I've swung the rectangle around horizontally, this character seems much stockier, or is he younger in some ways, and I've just used that horizontal rectangle to inspire, I guess, the eyes and the shape of the nose. I'm just using very straight lines throughout this entire character. Even their ears are rectangular in shape and so are the shoulders. I've changed their hair up a little bit. I've done curls. The character is looking very different to the first two. For some reason, all these characters have ended up being male. I think it might be because of the solid straight line of the rectangle as opposed to the soft round shapes that are more feminine. Here we have it. Three different characters using the rectangle shape. 5. Drawing Oval Shaped Faces: Welcome to face shapes where we explore characters in nine simple shapes. In this class, we'll be drawing with the well known oval shape. Most of us thought that the average face shape was oval. However, Doctor Schmid found that only 14 percent of us actually have an oval face shape. For this class draw up four ovals, two vertical and two horizontal. Then divide your ovals with a cross axis. A vertical line to divide the face down the center, and a horizontal line to rest the eyes on. Now the horizontal line can move either up or down depending on where you want to sit the eyes. This face is incredibly simple. Two dots for eyes, eyebrows resting above, a nose tip resting halfway between the eye line and the chin, and a simple mouth resting between the nose tip and the chin, having come through with a mop of dark hair on the top of their head. Now the cross axis, but with the eye-line much higher than the first drawing. You can see I've got the eyes as rectangular slits rather than dots. The nose is again centered between the eye-line and the chin line. However, it's connected to the eyebrow, and I have a line going down connecting the eyebrow to the tip of the nose. I'm now coming in with my darker line, placing a heavy lid on the eyes. The pupils are half covered by these eyelids, and the eyebrows are a strong horizontal feature. You can see that the top of my ears are in line with the eye line. So the hair on this character is a semicircle resting on top of the oval, and finishing in a blunt line just under the ears. Here I have a very short fringe that sits horizontally above the horizontal eyebrows. I'm just filling their hair in, making it dark and shiny. So this character is female, as opposed to the previous male character, and she looks a lot older as well. Now I'm moving to one of my horizontal ovals. I'm putting in the cross axis, very simple dots for eyes, bigger lines for the nose and the mouth. A baby faced with most of the features sitting below the horizontal line. So let's move along to my second horizontal oval. Again, I've got very simple features like that baby face. But I'm putting in a lot more hair, and I'm going to make this character look slightly older. She looks quite feminine as well. A thin neck. Here I am tracing around the hairline, and mop of dark curls, some freckles. She looks like a seven or eight year old young school girl. So here we have it. Four different characters using the oval shape. 6. Drawing Round Shaped Faces: Welcome to face shapes, where we explore character using nine simple shapes. In this class, we will draw characters inspired by the traditional round face shape. According to Dr. Schmid's study, 11 percent of us have a round-shaped face. Let's start our character by drawing a cross access in the first of our three circles. Here I'm drawing ovals for the eyes, little dots for the pupil. I've got small eyebrows resting above the eyes, and I've divided from the eye line to the chin for the tip of the nose. Again from the tip of the nose to the chin, I'm resting a semi-smiling mouth following the same curve from that circle. She's looking quite feminine with her pigtails, eyelashes, ribbons, and her hair and I'm just placing a collar on her. She could be quite a young school girl. Here I'm dividing my second circle into quarters, with a horizontal and a vertical line. You can see my features are quite different to the features on my first character. This character seems much more traditional with the round features also echoed in the cheeks. I've got a very long neck and I've decided to also do plaits down the side. Here I'm drawing with a darker pen or pencil. I'm drawing the eyes quite wide set apart and I've got a gentle arch of the eyebrow above. I'm following the eyebrows down through the bridge of the nose. The lips are a lot fuller in this character to the previous one. I'm following the hair line across the same shape as the circle. I've got the ears coming up the front, so the plaits sit behind the ears. I'm just adding in the detail now. I've accentuated the long neck resting on the round face. To all to girls, let's try for something a bit younger with a third character. So again, the cross axis. I'm using those almond eyes again but with much wider, larger pupils. Here I'm sketching in a very simple baby-like character. We've got the eyes, which are much bigger than the previous baby that I did with big pupils and nice eyebrows arched above. I've got us very simple nose and mouth. I'm keeping the shape of the round face, and complimenting the baby with some lovely little ears, resting the round head directly on the shoulders. Here we have three different character faces using traditional round shape. 7. Drawing Square Shaped Faces: Welcome to face shapes where we explore character using nine simple shapes. In this class, we'll be drawing with one of Dr. Schmid's new editions, the square shaped face. In his study of over 1000 faces, apparently 7 percent of us have a square shaped face. Before we start, draw three squares across your A4 sheet of paper and divide the first square with a cross axis, a vertical line to divide the face down the center, and a horizontal line to rest the eyes on. This character has a pair of wide set, almond-shaped eyes. All the features are really small, the eyes, the nose, the mouth, and the ears, and the square format has made for some really large, childlike cheeks and being a younger character, I'm drawing too small ears sitting under the eye line. This character is looking like a young girl with her hair tightly pulled up into two pigtails, and the pigtails almost look like two large paint brushes. It's very cute, and here I am just finishing off with a very narrow neck and a color. Moving on to my second square, I am dividing this square into quarters, placing two rectangular shaped eyes either side of a rectangular shaped nose, and just to break it up a bit, I quite like the swirl of this brush like hair, a bit of a follow-on from the previous character. So now I'm coming in with a darker line, a darker pencil or possibly a pen, and I'm just outlining over the top of my guidelines. I'm softening the edges of the square around the cheeks and around the shoulders, and I'm just bringing the hair to a more complete look. So with the idea of variation, I've tried to make this character as different to the previous character as possible from the shapes I've used to the gender of the character. Here we are with our third character and to mix things up a bit, I'm curving my horizontal and vertical lines. I'm using these lines to create the shape for the eyes and the nose. I've softened the top of the head, I've got curly hair and softened the edges of the cheeks, and everything's looking quite good. So here we have it, three different character faces using the square shape. 8. Drawing Teardrop Shaped Faces: Welcome to Face Shapes, where we explore character using nine simple shapes. In this class, we will be drawing with one of Dr. Schmid's new additions, the teardrop shape. In her study of more than a 1,000 faces, six percent of us have a teardrop shaped face. I've drawn three teardrops across an A4 page. Two upside down and one facing the right way around. I've drawn the eyes really wide set apart in the widest part of that teardrop. You can see I'm just bringing the shape of that teardrop down. The chin is very narrow so I've got a tiny little mouth sitting within that chin area and a very small nose sitting above it. You can see I've used the hair to balance out the narrowness of that chin. This character has a long slender neck and I'm just finishing off the details with the hair. Here we are on our second character. You can see that I've drawn an axis line and I've put the eyeline across on the widest part of that upside down teardrop shape. The eyes are much larger than the previous ones. They're still wide apart and the pupils are a lot bigger. I've got two eyebrows resting above the eyes. Above those, I have a very blunt fringe or bangs. Then I bring the line down to the small chin. Because I have such a small chin, I've got a small nose and a very small Cupid lip. Moving on to our third teardrop character. This is the teardrop facing the right way around. You can see that because it's narrow at the top and fuller down the bottom, this has actually changed the way that I am drawing the character. The eyes are closer together and smaller. I've got a lot more room for the cheeks and the mouth below. It does influence how I'm choosing to place the eyes and the mouth and all the other features. What I'm doing now is I'm creating a hairline with the teardrop. I'm creating almost like a big bouffant hairdo. She's looking very dull like so I've put in the round cheeks and I'll fill in the lips as well. She almost looks like a wooden Russian doll of some kind. Here we have it. Three faces using the teardrop shape. 9. Drawing Heptagon Shaped Faces: Welcome to Face Shapes, where we explore character using nine simple shapes. In this class, we'll be drawing with one of Dr. Smith's new editions, with seven-sided heptagon. In her study of over 1,000 faces, four percent of us have a heptagon-shaped face. Before we start, draw three heptagon shapes across your A4 sheet of paper. You might like to use the Face Shapes PDF print out that I've supplied just to help you. So you can see I've divided this heptagon with a vertical and a horizontal line, and I've rested the eyes on the horizontal line, and you can see the sides of the eyes, have the same angles as I have in the heptagon. So you can see I've drawn just two straight eyebrows resting above the straight shape of the eye, and I've sent a part at the hair. So drag the hair down and around the face, and lift it to be quite long hair. I've got two ears sitting on the eye line, and I have a relatively small mouth below, and quite a strong vertical nose line. So for variation, I'm going to make this second character male, and I'm also going to try and make this character much younger using the same shape. So I've brought the eye line way down, almost dividing the heptagon in half, and I've got the eyes, the nose, the mouth, everything below that, on all below that mid-line, including the ears which are quite low, and I've got a big bush of hair above, and much smaller shoulders, so no long, elegant necks, with the head sits right onto the shoulders. So here I am on my third character, and I'm starting off with some very high angled almond eyes, with some arched eyebrows to sit above those. I've decided to do a button nose, halfway between the eye line and the chin line, and then between the nose and the chin line, I've put in a decent size mouth. So now I'm filling in with my darker pen, and I've put in the pupils, and I've strengthened the eyelashes, the nose, the mouth, and I'm just working through the shape of the hairstyle. I've got a very long lean neck which attaches to the head. So here we have it, three different character faces using the heptagon shape. 10. Drawing Oblong Shaped Faces: Welcome to Face Shapes, where we explore characters using nine simple shapes. In this class, we will be drawing with the final addition to Dr. Schmid's recently discovered, five new face shapes, the Oblong. In her study of over 1000 faces, only two percent of us have an Oblong shaped face. So once we've drawn our three Oblong shapes across our A4 sheet of paper. I've done two vertical and horizontal. You can divide your Oblong shape with a cross axis. What I've done on this character, is I've actually used the same Oblong shape for the eyes. I've got quite straight eyebrows, and the nose and the mouth is sitting quite low on this character. My nose is quite simple and I'm attaching it to one side, leading up to the eyebrow. I have the center potted hair where it's tucked behind the ear and it just works its way down and touches and into the same curve as the neck. It's a very simple shapes inspired from the Oblong shape, and it seems to work well with this female character. She looks about 11 or 12 years of age. I'm just finishing up this character by adding detail in the hair and around the hairline and the face line, and just adding a few more details. Just for variation, I'm going to make this second character male, and I've decided to use a much larger nose, small button eyes, and I'm just changing it up completely just so I have something very different to my first character. Short curly hair, and this character looks much older than the previous one. This is my final Oblong shape, placed it horizontal and I've used it to influence the eyes on this character. Everything's much lower. The center line where the eyes do sit is much lower than the previous characters, and because it's so wide and the cheeks are so full and the forward so large, it looks very baby like. It looks quite tired actually this baby character, and I've softened the edges of the Oblong shape around the cheek area, and I've put some curls in for the hair. The head is going to sit directly on the shoulders, and that will add to the idea that it's a baby. So here we have three different character faces using the Oblong shape. 11. To Finish: Congratulations on completing Face Shapes, where you've explored character using nine simple shapes. Together we've designed characters based on the kite, heart, rectangle, oval, round, square, teardrop, heptagon, and oblong shapes. So through a trial and error, you've experienced how some shapes work better than others when it comes to portraying a certain age, gender, or personality type. You can take this with you when it comes to your next project. So here's my sample of my character sheet. I hope that you feel confident enough to post your work onto the gallery for others to see. I wish you well, and I look forward to seeing you in my next character development class, where I'll be focusing on the size and the placement of the facial features. Please leave comments, it's really good to hear what you think about this class. I look forward to seeing you very soon.

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A few days ago I found myself in an unusual situation. I was between books (I'd just finished reading one and hadn't yet started another), I was between stories (I'd just finished writing a mystery that I've since submitted and I hadn't yet started writing another), and I--for once--didn't have anything new from Netflix to plug into the DVD player. Since I was too lazy to move from my recliner and wasn't in the mood for Dancing With the Stars (I can't recall ever being in the mood for Dancing With the Stars), I fired up Apple TV and began looking for something to stream. Atticus Finch Has Left the Building What I found was Payback, a 1999 movie with Mel Gibson. I remembered watching it years ago, and remembered it mainly because he played a thief named Porter, a renaming of the "Parker" character created by the late Donald Westlake. This movie was in fact a remake of the 1967 film Point Blank, with Lee Marvin, which was adapted from Westlake's novel The Hunter. Anyhow, something like that sounded just right for both my temperament and my timeframe, that night. I remembered something else about the appropriately-titled Payback, too: its logline (the little teaser phrase that had appeared on the movie posters and the DVD boxes) was "Get ready to root for the bad guy." Root for him I did. The casting helped, of course. Mel Gibson, like James Garner and Tom Selleck and Steve McQueen and Burt Reynolds and George Clooney and Paul Newman and a very few others, is hard to root against--even when he's an outlaw and a killer. Beyond that, though, I found myself wondering if there might be a lesson in the plot, for mystery/crime writers. It seems that's it's okay for your protagonist to be a bad guy as long as (1) he has some kind of personal code of honor regarding right and wrong and (2) there are others in the story who are even worse than he is. Hoping that your readers will sympathize with your hero/heroine just because he/she is the lesser of the evils would appear to be a risky business, but it seems to work. Of the four short stories I have coming out soon (EQMM, Crimespree, The Saturday Evening Post, and an anthology), all four feature criminals as the main characters--and I think they were even more fun to write than if they'd had regular law-abiding protagonists. The Good, the Bad, and the Questionable As you might've expected, I've put together a list of some unlikely heroes that movie and TV audiences pulled for: - Tony Soprano - Michael Corleone and family - Bonnie and Clyde - Thelma and Louise - Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid - Chili Palmer, Get Shorty - Henry Hill, Goodfellas - Vincent Vega, Pulp Fiction - The cat people in Cat People - Thomas Crown - Danny Ocean - Hud Bannon - Cool Hand Luke Jackson - Cat Ballou - Walter White, Breaking Bad - Verbal Kint (Keyser Soze), The Usual Suspects - Most characters in any Quentin Tarantino film - Most characters in any adaptation of an Elmore Leonard novel - Marion Crane, Psycho - Fast Eddie Felson, The Hustler - Abby Marty, Blood Simple - Stuntman Mike, Death Proof - The Man With No Name, Sergio Leone's westerns - Jaime Lannister, Game of Thrones - Those trying to get away in The Getaway - Pete "Maverick" Mitchell, Top Gun - Red and Andy, The Shawshank Redemption - The three escapees in O Brother, Where Art Thou? - The two stingers in The Sting - William Munny, Unforgiven - Django, chained or unchained - Pike Bishop and his Wild Bunch - Nancy Botwin, Weeds - Frank Underwood, House of Cards - The heated bodies in Body Heat - Snake Plissken, Escape From New York - Frank Morris, Escape From Alcatraz - Ben Wade, 3:10 to Yuma - Nucky Thompson, Boardwalk Empire Two questions. First, can you think of any good "bad" characters that I missed? (I intentionally left out borderliners like Han Solo, Shane, Ferris Bueller on his day off, etc., as well as otherwise good folks who went bonkers like Norman Bates and Jack Torrance and Annie Wilkes. And I know you're probably saying to yourself that Maverick in Top Gun wasn't really a bad guy. You're right, he wasn't--but he was an unlikely hero for that situation. He was a reckless, Smokey-and-the-Bandit troublemaker, a loose cannon rolling around on the deck, and that's usually not the kind of guy you want piloting an F-14.) Second question. Do you as writers sometimes use bad guys as your protagonists? If so, why? If not, why not? I read somewhere that Lawrence Block had a few misgivings before launching both his Bernie Rhodenbarr (burglar) series and his Keller (hit man) series--probably because of how hard it would be to make those protags likable and acceptable to the reader. Thankfully, he did it anyway. The Rise of the Anti-Hero I haven't counted them up, but I figure at least ten percent of my short stories have featured lawbreakers, or at least lawbenders, as the main characters. Almost any heist story or revenge story relies on that, and I've done a lot of both. In that regard, I'm always comforted by the old saying that law and justice are two different things. I think readers will sometimes accept and forgive illegal behavior if it's done for the greater good and if the end justifies the means. That's probably the sole reasoning behind the series Dexter, as well as the reason for its success. The thing is, even when our heroes are basically good men and women, they're rarely perfect. Rick Blaine was an alcoholic, Inspector Clouseau an idiot, James Bond a stone killer, Sherlock Holmes a drug addict, Randall McMurphy a nutcase, Conan a barbarian. In our real lives we try to choose as our friends people who are sane and kind and honest and decent; in our fictional creations we (writers) try to choose as our characters people who are not. As Nicolas Cage said to Holly Hunter in Raising Arizona, this ain't Ozzie and Harriet. Another quote. In an online article called "The Rise of the Anti-Hero," pop-culture enthusiast Jonathan Michael said, "Perhaps it's the darkness that reels us in, because we relate to the darkness. But even so, we hope for the light." Tell that to Hannibal Lecter. Posted by John Floyd at 00:01 Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to Pinterest Labels: bad guys, Floyd, good guys 26 comments: Paul D. Marks 30 May, 2015 08:14 Great analysis of the anti-hero, John. And a great list, too. I think you hit the nail on the head when you say "law and justice are two different things." Isn't that what Dirty Harry is all about or Death Wish all about, getting justice when the "law" doesn't work. And there's a couple more movies (movie series) and characters to add to your list. Harry and Paul Kersey. ReplyDelete Replies Reply Larry W. Chavis 30 May, 2015 09:10 Even though he's covered in " Most characters in any adaptation of an Elmore Leonard novel," I have to mention him by name -- Boyd Crowder, from TV's "Justified." Even his nemesis, Raylan Givens, liked him deep down. (And Raylan, himself, wasn't as far from being a 'bad guy' as he might have believed.) Really miss that show .... ReplyDelete Replies Reply Barry Ergang 30 May, 2015 09:29 John, don't forget Donald Westlake's John Dortmunder, who's kind of a hapless comic version of Parker. Then there were the "charming" crooks like Erle Stanley Gardner's Lester Leith; Louis Joseph Vance's Michael Lanyard, the Lone Wolf; Maurice Leblanc's Arsene Lupin; E.W. Hornung's Raffles; and television's Alexander Mundy from "It Takes a Thief." They mightve been nice guys, but they were nonetheless dishonest and therefore anti-heroic types. I think it could be argued that Mike Hammer is far from a nice guy type. ReplyDelete Replies Reply Melodie Campbell 30 May, 2015 10:10 My Goddaughter series definitely fits your question, John! I write a heist series featuring a mob goddaughter. She doesn't want to be one - "You don't get to choose your family," she says. But she's always being dragged back in, to bail them out. It's tricky, sustaining a series with such a protagonist. It's certainly something I couldn't have done as a new writer (I've been kicking around since 1989). The other problem I have encountered: my film agent is in discussion with two companies, but the question is whether one will be comfortable filming a comedy about a mob family. You can be serious about the mob (Sopranos.) But satire? Not everyone is comfortable with that. ReplyDelete Replies Reply John Floyd 30 May, 2015 10:23 Thanks, Paul. It was fun trying to remember all these folks, and yes, of course I should've included both Harry and Kersey. As is almost always the case, the first movie in both those "series" was the best, but the popularity of both heroes was such that a lot of sequels was practically guaranteed. As for Kersey, especially, vigilante "justice" always appeals to readers and viewers. Larry, you're right, both Raylan and Crowder belong in that group. I heard somewhere that Leonard considered Justified one of the better adaptations of his work. I even liked the (too)-short-lived series Karen Sisco, based on a U.S. Marshal from one of Leonard's short stories and from his movie Out of Sight. Barry, good to see you here, old friend! Yep, I loved the Dortmunder novels, and he certainly qualifies. (If I recall, he was portrayed on screen by--among others--George C. Scott and Robert Redford.) Thanks for all your additions to to my list. Mundy was probably the most glamorous and appealing of those you mentioned, and he of course brings to mind another cat burglar, played by Cary Grant in Hitchcock's To Catch a Thief. I seem to have left out more names than I included! ReplyDelete Replies Reply John Floyd 30 May, 2015 10:31 Good points, Melodie! Yes, your Goddaughter series fits right in, here, and yes, it is hard to walk the fine line between good and evil, in making such characters not only acceptable but likable. I wish you the best, on adapting that series to film--I think it would result in some great movies. ReplyDelete Replies Reply Robert Lopresti 30 May, 2015 10:34 I was going to add Dortmunder. He was also played by Christopher Lambert, Paul Le Mat, and Martin Lawrence. Plus two furriners in European flicks. At the risk of a spoiler, I love the fact that the last time we see Dortmunder, in Westlake's last novel, he is firmly walking AWAY from a woman in distress. Definitely a bad guy, but a lovable one, because everything goes wrong for him. I have a novel that is supposed to be out next month. (Things are happening so SLOWLY.) The main character is a very bad guy who discovers that his bad deeds have consequences for the planet. He remains a bad guy, but a somewhat different one... ReplyDelete Replies Reply John Floyd 30 May, 2015 10:46 Dortmunder was one of a kind. I've not yet made my way through all those novels, but I love the ones I've read. Good luck with the upcoming novel, Rob--I look forward to seeing it. ReplyDelete Replies Reply David Edgerley Gates 30 May, 2015 11:02 I've written a few stories where the guy telling them is a leg-breaker for the Irish mob, New York in the late 1940's, and the advantage is that it's liberating. Mickey Counihan may not be on the side of the angels, but he usually winds up doing the right thing for the wrong reasons. And he doesn't have to play by the rules. The thing about Parker, at least in Westlake's books, is that he's utterly ruthless. Lee Marvin is closer to the character than Mel Gibson - and he's also been played by Robert Duvall and Jason Statham. Westlake's trick, as John points out, is that the people Parker's up against are even worse. I'm reminded, too, of PRIME CUT, about a mob war in the meat-packing business, where Lee's the big-city enforcer and Gene Hackman the local boss. ReplyDelete Replies Reply John Floyd 30 May, 2015 11:28 David, I agree completely: Lee Marvin makes a better Parker than Gibson does. (He's got that voice going for him, for one thing.) I knew about Statham, but I did NOT remember that Duvall has played that role--I'll have to go back and find that one. And yes, Marvin and Hackman make great baddies in Prime Cut (I remember seeing that movie in the base theatre in my Air Force days--I think admission was fifty cents). This might be oversimplifying, but I think we as readers/viewers are fascinated by the occasional presence of goodness in otherwise less-than-good characters. Last night as I was bingewatching Game of Thrones, a vicious killer (a Wildling archer played by Rose Leslie) happens upon a woman and a baby, hiding in a village that the Wildlings are in the process of overrunning. They're killing everyone in sight, right and left, but when this stonehearted murderer discovers the cowering woman and child, she draws her bow, studies them for a long moment, and then shushes them with a finger to her lips and leaves to find others to massacre. That's good writing, and makes for a memorable scene. ReplyDelete Replies Reply Leigh Lundin 30 May, 2015 11:45 I recommend another recent Mel Gibson film also available on NetFlix, Get the Gringo. Robber, killer, prison inmate… he manages to save a mother and son. I also recommend two foreign thrillers, Diva, where the protagonist makes bootleg recordings, and my old favorite, The Alzheimer’s Case, centered around a hit man with failing memory. ReplyDelete Replies Reply John Floyd 30 May, 2015 12:48 Leigh, Get the Gringo reminded me a lot of Payback, while I was watching it. Gibson does indeed make a good killer. But again, he serves a higher purpose and there are plenty of folks in the movie more evil than he is. I haven't seen either of the other two films you mentioned. Love to get these recommendations. ReplyDelete Replies Reply Pat Marinelli 30 May, 2015 13:26 I've never tried to write a bad characters, but you have me thinking about it now. Some names on your list I never thought of as bad guys. Interesting. I do remember a story in Woman's World...years ago. I don't remember who write it, but its about an old couple lost in the words when there car stalls out. Along come a group of teenage boys, one carrying a baseball bat. Obviously, you think the kids are going to rob or hurt the old couple. Turns out the old couple are thieves who robbed a story and one of the kids in the police chief's son or nephew. The kids recognized the car from a police report. That story is still stuck in my mind because it was so good and had such a great twist. Oh and Matt Bommer from White Collar is a bad guy you love. You can add him to your list. ReplyDelete Replies Reply John Floyd 30 May, 2015 13:58 Hey Pat--thanks for stopping in. Actually, I fudged a little, on my list--I included some folks that I considered "unlikely" heroes rather than truly evil. The truth is, any protagonist with faults is a better protagonist, right? Perfection and believability don't often go together, despite some of the TV shows we watched in the 50s and 60s. I like your summary of that mystery--sounds like a good twist. Surprisingly, several of the first stories I sold to Woman's World, between 1999 and their format change in 2004, not only included bad guys as protagonists, they even had the bad guys coming out on top, which was supposed to be a violation of one of WW's strictest rules. Go figure. ReplyDelete Replies Reply Unknown 30 May, 2015 18:30 There is also a character by the brilliant writer, Dan Simmons called Joe Kurtz in q trilogy of novels. They are "Hard Case", "Hard Freeze", and the last title escapes me at the moment. ReplyDelete Replies Reply Unknown 30 May, 2015 18:33 There is also a character by the brilliant writer, Dan Simmons, called Joe Kurtz in a trilogy of novels. They are "Hard Case", "Hard Freeze", and the last title escapes me at the moment. ReplyDelete Replies Reply Jody E. Lebel 30 May, 2015 18:48 Captain Malcolm "Mal" Reynolds in Firefly and Serenity. What separated him from typical heroes was that Mal was the type of person who was willing to shoot first and skip the question; oftentimes not even bothering with a fair fight. He was not above petty theft, smuggling, or even killing, but often rationalized such behavior to make it appear more noble or valiant, such as stealing from Slavers. But still we loved him. It broke my heart when they cancelled the show after only one season. Joss Whedon's too. ReplyDelete Replies Reply John Floyd 30 May, 2015 19:16 Good example, Craig. I think the third was Hard as Nails. I also liked The Terror and The Abominable by Simmons, although they're far different from the Kurtz books. And they're HUGE. Good to hear from you, Jody! Yes, Reynolds belongs in a list like this. I'm always pleased (and a little surprised) when we wind up getting so attached to characters like him--but we do. ReplyDelete Replies Reply Mahala Church 30 May, 2015 20:23 Excellent analysis, John. I enjoy teaching and writing about the "other side" of humans, one some use more liberally than others. I adored the Thomas Crown Affair! And I agree that justice and law are two entirely different things. I'll be sharing some of your comments with my next class I'm sure. ReplyDelete Replies Reply John Floyd 30 May, 2015 20:44 How kind of you, Mahala--many thanks. I saw The Thomas Crown Affair (the first one) while in college, and I bet I've watched it a dozen times in the years since. It's one of those movies with a good plot, great performances, a fantastic soundtrack, and one of the best twist endings ever. The remake was good, but--in my opinion--not as good as the original. Best regards to you and all your students! ReplyDelete Replies Reply Judy 31 May, 2015 12:06 Good column, John! I've had fun writing short stories with the bad guy (but in my case, usually bad girl) as the protagonist. But one example of rooting for the bad guy that shouldn't be left out is Thomas Perry's THE BUTCHER'S BOY--the protagonist is an assassin but there I was, rooting for him to get away...a brilliant book, I thought. ReplyDelete Replies Reply John Floyd 31 May, 2015 14:41 Good one, Judy--thanks for the addiction/correction, and thanks for dropping by. Keep writing those stories! ReplyDelete Replies Reply John Floyd 31 May, 2015 14:42 Addition, not addiction. Although both might apply . . . ReplyDelete Replies Reply Eve Fisher 31 May, 2015 14:47 Let's not forget "Rebecca", where you root for Maxim DeWinter and his wife, despite the fact that he killed his first wife and his second is willing to do anything necessary to cover that fact up... Great article, John! ReplyDelete Replies Reply John Floyd 31 May, 2015 14:53 Thanks, Eve. Good point. It occurs to me that the reason we writers sometimes enjoy creating "bad" protagonists is that they can just be more interesting to write about. 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Wallabies. An Australian-born five-eighth scored all Scotland's points, a Fijian-born winger led all Wallabies try-scorers and, for 40 minutes, an AFL-weaned crowd pondered an even more improbable outcome: a Scottish victory. Yet despite the goalkicking heroics of Scotland five-eighth Daniel Parks, a former Eastern Suburbs five-eighth who tallied 15-points yesterday, the Wallabies improved on their narrow three-point, half-time lead to emerge 35-15 victors at Telstra Dome. Lote Tuqiri's two tries proved pivotal, as did the all-marshalling, all-probing game of man-of-the-match George Gregan. And given that Eddie Jones was fielding a squad complete with Test debutants Clyde Rathbone and Radike Samo - of South African and Fijian origin, respectively - the Wallabies coach could be satisfied with the result in this, Australia's first Test since last year's World Cup final. Scotland surpassed most expectations, troubling Australia with their solid defence and remaining competitive through Parks's accurate kicking. But the Scots could not stop Tuqiri, armed with speed, strength and a new three-year contract. Arthur Kitinas. In the first game of the post-Paul Langmack era, South Sydney overcame a 16-0 first-half deficit to record a stirring 28-26 win over Melbourne on Saturday night at Aussie Stadium - arguably the upset of the season. "That was the perfect start," said caretaker coach Arthur Kitinas, handed what many felt was the hardest task in the NRL. Players, coaches and support staff celebrated as if a premiership had been won. With good reason: having had a wretched season to then, Souths were fully aware Kitinas had not coached a first-grade side. Afterwards, long-time Souths fan Andrew Denton advised Kitinas to immediately resign, thus ensuring his status as the Rabbitohs' most successful ever coach. Losers England rugby team. No Jonny. No Johnno. No joy. Playing against a New Zealand side that, in true All Blacks-style, saved its most breathtaking rugby for a non-World Cup year, Clive Woodward's Englishmen were flogged 36-3 at Carisbrook on Saturday night. Certainly, the losses of star five-eighth Jonny Wilkinson (neck injury) and veteran captain Martin Johnson (retirement) were key factors in the world champions' lacklustre loss - one that ensured the world No.1 ranking passed to the New Zealanders. But the ineffectiveness of England's monstrous forward pack, coupled with the dynamic performance of the All Blacks' outside backs, still surprised many onlookers, given the respective form of both sides during last year's World Cup. "This is very disappointing for all of us," England captain Lawrence Dallaglio said. Heads low, meek chariot. Advertisement Swans. The recent closure of Australia's Wonderland shouldn't bother adventure-seeking Sydneysiders. Courtesy of the Swans, the harbour city has a new, wildly erratic roller-coaster. After round-11's emphatic win over the previously unbeaten St Kilda, Sydney barely troubled Port Adelaide yesterday, booting just eight goals in a 72-point loss at AAMI Stadium. Not that such fluctuations are uncommon for Sydney. Having opened the season with an eye-catching 3-1 win-loss record, Paul Roos's squad has lost five of its subsequent eight matches, prompting the Swans coach to compare his side's fortunes to that of a Hollywood script. Scream seems appropriate in this case. Cricket Australia. Take a mid-winter series, remove the world's most prolific Test wicket-taker for reasons of temperament, then sideline his leg-spinning arch-nemesis with a broken hand. The result? A potential promotional headache should Muttiah Muralitharan and Shane Warne withdraw from Sri Lanka's Top End tour next month. While Muralitharan continues to give mixed signals regarding his availability, CA officials would have been aghast to learn of Warne's injury, sustained in an English county game on Friday. The spinners' duel was a feature of Australia's three-Test series in Sri Lanka earlier this year. CA can ill-afford to lose their major drawcards in this experimental Top End series. Odd Spot Essendon players, it seems, have grown tired of brawling with opposing players. Opposition team doctors, after all, provide much less resistance. In one of the more curious events in an already bizarre AFL season, Essendon's Damien Peverill shoved Paul McConnell to the ground during Saturday night's clash at the Telstra Dome, after the Brisbane Lions' medico tried to attend to injured forward Anthony Corrie. Apparently unimpressed at McConnell's attempt to push past players, Peverill pushed the rotund doctor who slumped to the ground. The incident has booked Peverill a trip to the tribunal. Australian snooker export Quinten Hann recorded a points decision over British rival Mark King in Friday night's "Pot Whack" boxing bout in Bethnal Green, London. Hann and King have shared a tense, sometimes bitter relationship during the past decade. Quotes "They were on holidays. They took the bye a week early, so we've got two weeks off, today and next week." Coach Paul Roos after the Swans loss to Port yesterday. "I was half a supporter and half a coach, trying to make decisions and not let my emotions get out of control." Souths coach Arthur Kitinas.

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As per Hindu tradition - "Rahu" is a four headed star that can cause eclipses and swallows sun. Period which is under Rahu can be either best or worst, depending upon the house that it owns. It is observed that Rahu brings more damage then good to a human being. Rahu Dasha signals the following... Unhappniness prevails, disturbed mind, one needs to work hard only to realize that it is not giving any result. One gets afraid of weapons,thieves, powerful persons and there is a fear of the unknown that gets developed. An educated person under Rahu "Dasha" may realize and he is taking wrong decisions for reasons beyond control. There is a likely chance of disputes arising in the family. one may develop illness for longer period of time. "Rahu Mahadasha" lasts for 18 years out of which 6th and 8th year are most painful. Solutions to live a less affected life during "Rahu" Mahadasha.. Lord Ganesha is the Guru of Rahu, solution to live a comfortable or controlled life during "Rahu" Mahadasha lies in doing Ganesh puja and Rahu puja, some of the easy to follow solutions are give below... One should do Ganesh Atharva Shreesh paath. To please Lord Ganesh one should recite - the mantra "Om Gang Ganpataya Namah" atleast 108 times in a strech atleast once in a day. Rahu mantra should be recited atleast 108 times in a strech atleast once in a day, more number of times if possible.. "om bhram bhreem bhroum sah rahve namah". Stone suitable for Rahu - "Zircon" It is called as "Gomedth" in Hindi and "Gomedhar" in saskrit. Most suitable stone to be worn during this period is Zircon. Properties of this stone is that it is clean, transparent, light yellow in colour, shines. To identify whether the stone is real, one can do a small test by putting it in Gau mutra, its colour will change. Zircon should be worn in the middle right hand finger with the recite of the mantra of "Rahu" as mentioned above. Benefits of wearing Zircon and following solutions... Wealth will come, enemies will be defeated, person under "Rahu" Mahadasha will regain his health,any legal and court cases which were stuck will get resolved. Pandit Shukla is a renowned astrologer in Delhi, famous for horoscope reading and face reading. In last 15 years Pandit Shukla has helped many individuals to get the most out of planetary movements. you may visit website - http://www.panditshukla.com/ to know more on this subject. Rate this Article Currently 0/5 1 2 3 4 5 Add Comment Contact Author Comments (0) Report Article Rajendar Shukla has published 1 post. Article submitted on March 17, 2014 . Word count: 353 Astrologer Business Face Reading Horoscope Reading Living the Precious Christian Life If we focus on Spiritual things first, God will provide our material needs. Of course, we must have goals, but let's put our trust in God and pray for our decisions in life. Written by: Homero Santos Tarot Reading - The Reliable Art of Prediction Making Tarot Reading, if defined in a line, can be stated as a unique art of making predictions and identifying solutions for problems with assistance from a deck of cards which are not the usual ones. Written by: Sanjeev Kumaaar Spiritual Remedies For Controlling The Adverse Effects of Rahu Dosha Rahu and Ketu are considered immortal and they give lots of suffering and misfortune to the people. If you want to get rid of this dosha, you need to perform Rahu Shanti Ygya and install Rahu Yantra. Written by: Anita Baranwal Do You Want to Lead a Blessed Life Without Any Troubles in Life? Who does not want to lead a life with happiness, prosperity, success and without any troubles and diseases! We offer prayers to protect us from troubles and thank the Almighty for being with us! What do you do when you face any trouble? We remember the supreme power and request to protect us. Written by: Bhawna Yagya Write | Blog | Author Guidelines | Widgets | FAQ | Advertise | Privacy | Terms | Contact Copyright © 2021 Sooper Articles. All Rights Reserved. X Post a Comment on this Article Note: We read and moderate all comments before they visible on article page. Your email address will not be published. Fields marked with asteric are required.

Despite the fact that every UK resident has free access to healthcare as part of the NHS, there are still a number of benefits to private healthcare, despite the additional cost. If private health insurance is something you are considering, whether it’s just for you as an individual or you want to look after the health needs of your family, what exactly can you expect from your insurance policy? AXA Healthcare is one of the biggest providers of private health insurance – here’s a rundown of what they can offer you as a policyholder. Core cover AXA’s Personal Health plans include many healthcare benefits as core cover. But because not everyone has the same requirements, they also allow you to choose optional add-ons, making a tailor-made policy to suit your individual circumstances. So what exactly does it cover? Below is a summary of what AXA’s Personal Health plan covers for its members: ♦ 24-hour telephone access to information and guidance from AXA’s specialist nurses and counsellors. ♦ A network of over 250 hospitals where patients can receive in-patient and day patient treatment. ♦ Surgery as an out-patient ♦ A commitment to provide extensive heart and cancer cover, including radiotherapy and chemotherapy. ♦ Enhanced family and children’s cover (including free cover for newborns) ♦ Access to diagnostic scans including Computerised tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and positron emission tomography (PET). AXA cover options Although the standard plan has been designed to give you peace of mind, some people may have a totally different idea of what they’d like to gain from their private health insurance. Core cover on its own may be satisfactory, particularly if you are on a budget, but if you’re looking for some extra cover then AXA can provide this too. Personal Health is a modular plan, which allows you to choose up to six options to enhance your level of cover. It’s important to be able to choose the right health insurance cover for you and your family. Additional cover options include: ♦ Fast Track Appointments – 91% of patients are referred to an appropriate specialist within 14 days. ♦ Second Opinion Service – access to over 17,000 specialists at a network of over 250 hospitals, giving you the reassurance and confidence to go ahead with your treatment. ♦ Full-out patient cover – No annual limit for specialist consultations and diagnostic tests ♦ Alternative Therapy cover – Covers you for up to a maximum of 10 sessions per year for GP referred physiotherapy, osteopathy, homeopathy, acupuncture and chiropractic treatments. ♦ European or Worldwide Travel Cover – Cover towards the cost of emergency medical treatment abroad. Whilst many people will choose private health insurance because of the benefits of being able to choose a hospital or see a specialist, AXA recognise that for many people healthcare extends beyond this so as well as many medical benefits, they also offer their members discounted health checks and gym memberships. The advantage of private healthcare is being able to have more control – not just over how and where you receive your treatment, but how much you pay for it. Whilst private health insurance can be expensive, there are different ways of lowering the cost to make your plan more affordable. Monthly premiums can be brought down by adding an excess onto your policy, making you liable for some of the costs when it comes to a claim – although you’re only likely to be asked to pay once a year for each person that makes a claim. AXA healthcare plans also allow you to add a six-week option – you’ll be treated as standard through the NHS, if they can accommodate you within six weeks but if the wait is longer, you’ll be eligible to have the treatment privately, allowing you to skip long waiting lists. Share this: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Related Post navigation Previous: Previous post: Make life insurance your new year’s resolution Next: Next post: Hate the Gym? Simple alternatives to keep you in shape! Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * Comment Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Notify me of new posts by email. Search for: Recent Posts Is Death in Service Benefit the same as Life Insurance? Will my family medical history affect my life insurance? 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CARON WHEELER is a member of Soul Ii Soul. CARON WHEELER released Two albums from 1990 till 1993. The first album CARON WHEELER released in the nineties is 'Uk Blak' on EMI Records. Other albums that CARON WHEELER recorded are 'Beach Of The War Goddess'. Two albums of CARON WHEELER reached the billboard Top R&B Albums chart. The highest charted album was 'Uk Blak' from 1990. This album debuted 27 October 1990 on the Top R&B Albums chart and reached number 30 and lasts 30 weeks on this chart. Other charted albums are `Beach Of The War Goddess' #81 (Top R&B Albums) In 1990 CARON WHEELER released only one single. The first single CARON WHEELER released in the nineties is 'Livin' In The Light' on Records. Caron Wheeler is a member of: Soul Ii Soul Add/Complete Bio Appearances Najee - Just An Illusion (1992) (Vocals vocals/background) Ray Simpson - Ray (1992) (Vocals Vocals/background) Soul Ii Soul - Club Classics Vol. One (1989) (Vocals Vocals/Background) Soul Ii Soul - Vol. Iii: Just Right (1992) (Keyboards) Soul Ii Soul - Vol. V: Believe (1995) (Musician Vocals) Articles and Documents No Articles, Documents or Photo's Found for This Artist. If you have something, you wanna share, about this artist/group you can always Contact Me.

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A fantastic opportunity to spend a night on Table Mountain in comfort and wake up to jaw dropping views of the entire peninsula. (weather dependant:) With the recent spate of crime on Table Mountain, these portered and secure tours seem to be the way to go until the police round up the baddies. This new “Table mountain trail” tour with Hoerikwaggo , is a 3 day mini-tour including Robben Island, the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, District six museums, Kirstenbosch gardens and culminating in a night’s luxury accommodation on South Africa’s most recognised landmark. Over the 3 days you will cover approximately 25km (17 Miles) and a fair modicum of fitness is advisable for the 6-7 hours of walking per day. Weather on Table Mountain can be erratic so be advised that routes and schedules can be changed at a moments notice to avoid spending the night in a frozen cloud.

As a founding partner of the EPSRC UK Robotics and Autonomous Systems Network (UK-RAS Network), the University will take part in a series of events and activities to showcase UK’s technology leadership in robotics and autonomous systems, and to engage the nation’s schools, colleges and universities in developing the digital skills needed to drive the UK’s future economy. With the global market for service and industrial robots expected to reach $59.5 billion by 2020, the UK government has identified robotics as one of the 8 Great Technologies central to the future growth of the UK economy. The initiative is being coordinated by the EPSRC UK-RAS network and partner universities. Dr Stephen Prior, Reader in Unmanned Air Vehicles at the University of Southampton, says: “Robotics Week will give our students an opportunity to capitalise on their success in the Eurobot competition, where they came first and second. We hope it will also encourage younger Engineering and Science students from schools and colleges across the region, including the recently opened South Wiltshire University Technical College, where we are an official sponsor, to experience robotics technology.” The cornerstone of the initiative is a School Robot Challenge, a new national competition centred on bioinspired robots. Children will be invited to submit robotics-inspired essays or artwork, and to design their own robotic bug. The challenge is designed to develop children’s interest and skills in a range of subjects, including digital skills, science, technology, engineering and biology, and is open to all schoolchildren aged 4 -17 years old. Commenting on the launch, the UK government’s Universities and Science Minister Jo Johnson said: “From driverless cars to tiny surgical robots, there is an array of exciting possibilities in robotics that can improve our lives. It’s critical that we inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers to help develop these new technologies. I strongly encourage schools across the country to get involved in this robot design challenge as part of the first ever UK Robotics Week.

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The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) recently provided an update on their ongoing review of proxy voting infrastructure. The progress report follows the publication of CSA Consultation Paper 54-401 Review of the Proxy Voting Infrastructure in August 2013 (the Consultation Paper). The Consultation Paper examined two issues: (i) the accuracy of vote reconciliation in the current proxy voting infrastructure; and (ii) what type of shareholder communication (end-to-end vote confirmation) should be added to the proxy voting infrastructure to allow shareholders to confirm that their proxy votes and voting instructions have been property transmitted, received and tabulated. Following the Consultation Paper the CSA conducted roundtables, consultations and a review of six uncontested shareholder meetings in 2014 held by a variety of reporting issuers. Its findings to date generally indicate that the current proxy voting infrastructure needs to be modernized through improved communication designs and integrated processes. Specifically, the CSA outlined several key findings: over-voting is occurring but there was no consensus as to its cause: intermediaries are not able to access all information used for vote reconciliation by meeting tabulators (Official Vote Entitlement) and therefore securities regulators must take a leadership role in bringing market participants together; an absence of an industry-wide protocol in proxy vote reconciliation; and intermediaries are not able to verify whether valid proxy votes are in fact accurately accepted, rejected or pro-rated by meeting tabulators. In response to these key findings, its progress report identified the following five improvements that must be made to the vote reconciliation process: modernizing how meeting tabulators receive information about who is entitled to vote; ensuring that the proxy vote entitlement information that meeting tabulators receive is accurate and complete; enabling intermediaries to access their Official Vote Entitlement for a meeting; increasing consistency in the process meeting tabulators employ to reconcile proxy votes submitted by intermediaries to Official Vote Entitlements; and establishing communication between meeting tabulators and intermediaries about whether proxy votes are accepted, rejected or pro-rated. This year the CSA intend to review at least one proxy contest to determine if there are vote reconciliation issues specific to proxy contests. 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At the start of this year, January 28, there was already opposition against the extension of the Northern Line. Liberal Democrats in Lambeth have suggested a Docklands-style light rail or monorail link between Waterloo, Vauxhall and Battersea as an alternative. Local campaigners also question the transport benefits of adding an extra branch to an already complicated and overcrowded rail route like the Northern line. “The only way to relieve the existing crush let alone cope with the massive influx of fresh commuters being generated by the Vauxhall Nine Elms Battersea new town is by a completely separate system,” say the Lambeth Liberal Democrats in an unsigned comment piece published on the party website.” ”We’ve suggested it before and we’ll say it again, there needs to be a thorough appraisal of a light rail elevated transport system like the Docklands Light Railway.” ”Common sense suggests that this would be massively cheaper than a deep-bored tube line and it could even be a 21st-century monorail system rather than the slightly Trumpton-esque DLR.” ”It could also run all the way to Waterloo – maybe attached to the existing railway viaduct – and later linked to the DLR. After all there’s massive regeneration going on south of the river all the way from Wandsworth to Southwark.” See the full article. More recently, the Guardian reported about the concerns of Battersea Dogs & Cats Home: Battersea Dogs & Cats Home is demanding Transport for London (TfL) reconsiders plans for the Northern line extension over fears it will force its animals to be relocated. The rescue home, in Battersea Park Road, Battersea, is within touching distance of a new station planned to open at Battersea Power Station. Chiefs at the charity have said the welfare of the animals could be affected during construction, while the extension would mean the rescue home could not expand in the future. The Evening Standard reports that the rescue home has joined the Beefeater Gin distillery in nearby Kennington, to write to the Transport Secretary opposing being made to sell large swaths of property. It would have to vacate 70 per cent of its site on a 14-day notice, it says, under legislation proposed by TfL. In the letter to Patrick McLoughlin, seen by property website CoStar News, home chief executive Claire Horton calls TfL’s sweeping powers “excessive”, adding that the transport body “has insufficient understanding of the complexity and sophistication of the facilities at our building”. Chivas Brothers, operators from the Beefeater distillery, has also written objecting to TfL’s plans to compulsorily purchase land for a ventilation shaft. The company says dangers posed by the construction would prevent it operating on the site. Enough reasons to reconsider the Northen Line Extension, so it seems. Michèle Dix, managing director of planning for TfL, said: “We are working through a Transport and Works Act Order process and are not expecting a decision on the Northern line extension from the Government until summer 2014. Click Battersea Power Station for more blogs See our Battersea Power Station project pages for more information and videos. Or visit PlanA our general blog on urbanism, planning and architecture. Spectacle homepage Like Spectacle Documentaries on Facebook Follow SpectacleMedia on Twitter Posted in Battersea Power Station | Tagged Animals, battersea, Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, Battersea Park Road, Beefeater distillery, Beefeater Gin distillery, Charity, Chivas Brothers, Claire Horton, comment piece, CoStar News, DLR, Docklands-style light rail, home chief exectuive., Kennington, Lambeth, liberal democrats, Michèle Dix, Nine Elms Battersea, Northern Line, Northern Line extension, Patrick McLoughlin, southwark, tfl, the Evening Standard, The Guardian, Transport and Works Act Order, Transport for London, Transport Secretary, Trumpton-esque DLR, Vauxhall, Wandsworth, Waterloo | Leave a reply       About Us Spectacle is an independent television production company specialising in documentary, community-led investigative journalism and participatory media. We offer training courses and work experience. Connect to spectacle! Check out our DVD catalogue, the archive for lots of online video and our project pages for more information about the different categories. Check us out facebook and youtube and follow us on twitter. And subscribe to our newsletters by filling in your email address below. Tick the boxes to also subscribe to occasional topical newsletters.

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