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Flickr and You, Part 4: Case Study - John Dohrn

This is the last part of a four-part series, which begins here. In this final installment, we'll be taking a more expanded look at the possibilities for one of Strobist's readers who uses Flickr.

Not even old enough to vote yet, John Dohrn has already built an impressive collection of striking insect photos. Clearly he has both a good working knowledge of bugs and a talent for shooting them.

For the sake of this piece, we are going to go on the hypothetical assumption that John might be interested in developing a specialty in insect photography.

What are some of the things he could be doing now, as a teenager, to better position himself for that future? If you are an aspiring bug photographer, you'll probably be interested in this case study. But on the off chance that you are not, I hope you will find some of the lateral thinking useful in developing your own strengths as a photographer.

After all, we are in an era increasingly geared toward specialist photographers. Specialist anything, actually. In a world where you can easily find someone who is an expert in any niche of a niche, why would you hire a generalist?

So I am going to use John and bugs as an example.

One Possible Strategy

The first thing I would do would be to lose the arty signatures embedded within the photos. Very "Buck's County Arts and Crafts Show," IMO. You want to be aiming higher than that. If you feel you must stick your name into the image area, make it very small, in a bottom corner, with a "©" symbol (created with an option "g").

As we have discussed earlier, John obviously should be making use of Flickr's metadata (tags) to help people find his photos. This would probably be more helpful to him than even to Sara Lando, given the taxonomic nature of John's tiny subjects.

A series of tags that start with John's name and drill down with increasing specificity would be simple to construct for each of his bug shots:

"John Dohrn"
category, (i.e. fly, butterfly, ant, etc.)
genus and species
any ancillary info specific to the photo

John, by the way, is totally into bugs and is well-equipped to provide this information.

As with Lando, his profile should explain his capabilities and provide contact info, without being so overt as to upset the Flickr Gods.

Be a Thinking Photographer

But what are some of the things he could be doing as a photographer to build a library that could have significantly more commercial value in the future?

In the same way that I learned from the experiences of photographer Ken Jarecke on an AOL message board 15 years ago I want to take a look at John's work from another direction.

First, the biggest negative for John: He is young and very inexperienced as a photographer.

Now, the biggest positive: He is young and very inexperienced as a photographer.

A little flippant, maybe. But the important thing to realize is that young John, who is already making some killer photos, likely has more of the most precious commodity (time) than most any photographer reading this post. As a teenager, he already has a good knowledge of his subjects, some strong photographic skills and a passion for bugs.

Ten years from now, John could be parked at a computer screen in a nondescript office park evaluating insurance claim forms Or he could be sitting on a very valuable catalog of macro insect shots, and shooting new bug assignments all the time.

Thinking strategically at this point and planning for the long term could make a huge difference in John's future.

The very first thing I would do is to start to consider the commercial potential of various insects when deciding what I would shoot. Who uses bug photos? And for what purpose?

Putting aside for the moment that fact that insects are beautiful and amazing creatures and they will eventually dance on our graves, our primary focus (as a society) is to consider them as pests.

To that end, were I John I would begin to build a library of the usual suspects: Roaches, ants, mosquitos, etc.

Why? Because that's where the money is. And those insects would be popular search choices for people looking to buy (or assign) photos of bugs.

And given the current worrying trend of disappearing honeybees and the drastic effects this might have on our food supply, I would be making friends with a beekeeper, too. Maybe locusts, too, if they continue to ravage subsaharan Africa.

Sure, John would rather be shooting beautiful, more exotic insects. And there is no reason why he should not be doing that. But you have to think about the bread-and-butter of your genre, and consider picking the low-hanging fruit first.

I would consider a two-pronged strategy: Shoot the glamour bugs for show and the pests for dough. That is to say, wow people with your exotic shots so that will choose you for the bread-and-butter stuff.

In terms of logistics, John's area of expertise has a nice little benefit in that his subjects are very small and easy to ship. So he would want to have a good knowledge of any supply houses that can produce insects on demand for a given species. Obviously, he would have to be mindful of potential issues with invasive species when shipping the bugs, but it is possible to get around that sort of thing with the right permits and paperwork.

Better yet, John could use his photographic specialty to rationalize - and deduct the expenses for - travel to some wonderfully exotic destinations. Think of what two weeks in the cloud forests of Costa Rica could do for his portfolio.

Another advantage of John's age: No family commitments to preclude travel. And when he gets to college, he should buddy up to the bug-studying profs and grad students. This will start to integrate him into the insect-centric community.

And those guys travel all the time. John could be a valuable addition to an expedition. He should just make sure he keeps the resale rights to the photos.

Baaack, backbackback... Gone.

So, he builds a library with a nod to commercial and artistic value, develops relationships with suppliers and tries to position himself near bug-watchers. All of these things are hit-for-average approaches, and tend to increase his odds of success.

But what about the long ball? What would be John's equivalent of a walk-off home run?

I would submit that given John's early skill, subject familiarity and technical knowledge, he should always be working on discovering a totally new way to photograph bugs. Why? Because this is the kind of thing that can make a career and amp the value of his entire catalog at the same time.

If the technique is killer and visually distinctive enough, it could obsolete all of the gazillion pre-existing bug shots out there.

What would the technique be? Where would the idea come from?

Who knows.

But if I had to guess, I think it would most likely come from another "small-things" photography area that has nothing to do with bugs. So I would be studying macro photographers in other genres. Ditto video techniques, electron microscope photographic techniques, etc. And I would RSS the photo stream of every single hot-shot bug shooter on Flickr, too.

You are just looking for the one, little idea that sparks a big technical or creative discovery. Someone could stumble onto the partial idea that unlocks John's epiphany without even knowing it.

These kinds of paradigm-shifting events happen all of the time, and not just in photography, either. But they tend to happen to people who have a systematic approach to exploring all of the techniques that do not work until they hit on the one that does. People who work hard tend to get lucky.

I would love to discover a completely novel lighting look. Maybe I am weird, but I give that kind of thing some serious thought on a regular basis.

So John would want to be very creative in his approach to the technical side, all the while doing the hit-for-average stuff with respect to subject matter. So if he did stumble upon something groundbreaking, all of the other pieces of the puzzle woud already be in place.

Working toward a goal in a disciplined way like this can be the difference between having an interesting hobby to go with your boring, white-collar job or having an amazing, passion-based career that others only dream about.

And even if he never finds the techique that totally changes the world of insect photography, he will still create a far more interesting - and valuable - collection of photos than if he had just gone about his mission is a haphazard way. Which, honestly, is what the vast majority of people spend their lives doing.

Whatever you hope to accomplish with your photography or anything else, there will never be a better time to analyze your goals (and develop a comprehensive strategy to reach them) than right now. After all, what is going to be so different about you in five years?

Start now, and you could be five years closer to the things you most want to do by then. If you're not doing them already.

I hope you'll forgive the hard right-hand turn I took with this last article in the series. I had every intention of just continuing the pattern that was established earlier. But as I thought about John's potential, the ideas became less about Flickr and more about the lateral and upstream thinking process.

And I strongly believe that a systematic, integrated approach really ups your chances of success, no matter what you goal might be. To bring things full circle, leveraging these techniques with a conscious Flickr strategy could prove a powerful combination.

Obviously, I realize that very few of you have any interest in shooting bugs. But I hope that John's example might spark you to think about your own goals in a more expanded way. Be they photographic goals or something entirely different.

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The all-new Lighting 102 is up and running. I hope you find it helpful.

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Tuesday, March 01, 2016

Stroke survivor, ever stumble - either via feet or speech? That's not a crime

Stroke survivors are often misunderstood. And while I can't condone smoking, I can feel for the stroke survivor claims she was wrongly jailed for public intoxication:
Deana said she had just left a convenience store, where she purchased some beer and cigarettes and was headed back to her apartment.
For much of her walk home, Deana said she tried to remain on the sidewalk. But it starts and stops, and because she can’t balance on the grass, she said she was forced to step out into the bike lane.
But according to police, passersby saw her staggering in the middle of the road. They said a responding officer smelled the odor of alcohol. They also said Deana was carrying a six pack. Police said when she couldn’t explain where she lived, the officer arrested her for public intoxication.

Do you stumble or stumble over words? You, too, might be considered drunk when you're not. Those who have the power to arrest need to learn about conditions - life-threatening if the stroke is happening when they stop someone - that call for an ambulance, not an arrest.

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From Miloš Forman and Agnieszka Holland, to Emir Kusturica and Jan Sverák – the tradition of filmmaking in the Czech Republic is rich. What will you shoot, direct, or write while you're here? On the CIEE Film Studies program in Prague, you'll produce a short 16-mm film or write a half feature-length screenplay with help from leading film professionals in Europe. Let technical film classes in the Czech language and centuries of architecture and history inspire your work.

Study abroad in Prague and you will:

  • Study with both American and international film students at The Prague Film and Television School of the Academy of the Performing Arts (FAMU), one of the preeminent film schools in Central Europe
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Dear Stylers,

Hi!! Sorry for no post last week. I figured that not all makeup looks deserve a full on blog post so i decided to skip last week. I am also dealing with so much when it comes to being stable in my new location and my life in general. I have been promising a life update and i hope that once this house project (i’ll explain in the life update), i will be more stable and be able to figure out how i want to navigate my life going forward.

But…. That’s not what you’re are here for today, are you? Lets get on to these lips.

You can Watch the Youtube Video on the lip swatches here!

Stylishly, Elle.

Click the name of each product to purchase!

1. The “Almost” Nude Lip: Colourpop – Kae

This is for the brave girls who want to rock a nude lip but with a bit of a POW effect. I love the color KAE by colourpop. This is the brands collaboration with Karreuche Tran, most known for being Chris Brown’s ex. This nude lip with a terracotta undertone is perfect for darker skin tones and it is what i am wearing in the above picture.

2. My Go-To “mauve” lip: Colourpop – Toolips

When i discovered this color i was such a happy camper. Mauvy lips on a gril with my skin tone can sometimes go towards the direction of ASHY town so i love that colourpop had this option for me. I would say that it is one of my most warn color so far for the summer. It is also one of those colors you can wear year round!

3. The perfect “strawberry pink: Colourpop – London Fog

When i discovered london fog, i started to like pinks again. It is not your average pink, it has more of a strawberry underton to it. You definitely need a liner when wearing these lip colors but luckily colorpop has a lip liner for almost every color! For my darkskingirls, try a brown one, like Mac – Chestnut , NYX – espresso or colourpop – Kae!

4. The Pinky Goodness: Dose of Color – Berry Me 2

I’m already on my second bottle! Get it while they are in stock, and believe me, most of the time, they are not!. Try Berry Me as well for those who like a deeper pink. Its perfect for the fall and i will try to get my hands on it! And if you cant, try colourpop’s- MORE BETTER as an option. Also on my second bottle nut its too similar to this color to include in the video!

5. That pop of Purple: Colourpop – Bedazzled (No longer available, try Zipper as an option)

It seems to me colourpop no longer carries this because i cannot find it anywhere on their site to link it for you guys, but as an alternative, you cant try Zipper! Its the same drying AF! matte lip formula of theirs but you cannot deny the color!

6. The “Coral” color: Colourpop – Cozy

Please wear this with a liner if you’re darker skinned or else you will look like you ate a nice bag of peachy donuts and thats not cute! Try it with Mac – Chestnut , NYX – espresso or colourpop – Kae!

7. That sexy orange color: Coloured Raine – Electric Raine

First of all, i love when brands put the colors on darker skinnned models cause we all know, colors DO NOT look the same on every skin tone. This was the color that introduced me to colors lol. I belive its the first ever lip color that i wore that i was like, hmmm this is really stepping out of my comfort zone but i loved it.

Here i am wearing it from 2015! Can we talk about ThrowBack!

8. That summer metallic shade: colourpopThe Rabbit

You need a little sheen in summer to keep you going. And while you’re at it, why not have it pop like this color! I won’t lie, i was happy when that whole metallic phase died down, ut if you still want something with a bit of sheen to it then this is a perfect one!

9. For my not-so-daring babies, the perfect brown lip: Dose of colorsChocolate Wasted

Second in line to Ofra cosmetic’s Brooklyn, this is my favorite brown lip. On me, Its a nude! Why i didnt post my ofra one instead, i can’t seem to find it anywhere!!!

10. That random ass color: colourpopDr. M

I know you did’nt just come here for some boring lip colors. This one is for the girls after my own heart who like to see makeup as art and like to be BOLD! Life is too short to wear boring lipsticks! It is a matte formula and you know how much i hate colourpop’s matte formula but slab on a tick layer of lip gloss before applying and you’re good to go!

Disclaimer: All Lip Images are not mine. Except those with me included!. Images used for purpose of educating audience only!

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Sunday, 15 November 2015

The Zig Zag Girl by Elly Griffiths

The Zig Zag GirlThe Zig Zag Girl by Elly Griffiths
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I am a bit late in coming to the table to read this one.
But I am glad I got around finally to reading it, or should I say "listening" to it as I listened to it on Audio today.

I was lucky enough to get this from Quercus Books via Net Galley, but seeing as I have it on audio I decided to listen to this today whilst doing other chores.

We have Edgar, who is the DI.
And Max the magician.

Both of them know each other from a past that later comes to light as Edgar is reporting back to his Sergeant.

Its based around the seaside town of Brighton, where we are not far from Eastbourne and surrounding areas.
So a resort where there are Theatre's and such and boarding homes where actresses and actors and those on the stage could be 'put up' for the duration of they're stay there while preforming.

A body is found. But its an usual case because this body comes in three parts, and each is inside a box. These boxes remind Edgar of a trick, where they lay a person inside and they are split, then knives are put between the splits appearing that the person has been chopped into three parts.

Except, this is no usual magicians trick box, the middle one that holds the torso is slightly bigger than the rest, what is the reason for this? Well, you will need to find out.
The woman who is pretty in appearance even though dead.....
who is she?

Max the magician is not happy to be involved with the Police, but he is happy to chat to his old friend Edgar who wants to ask him questions.

Edgar goes to a show, watches the 'turns' and then his friend Max preforms his 'turn'.
After the show Edgar goes backstage, its not the brightest place to be, its dusty, its hectic, girls rushing around in their feathered costumes and it can appear to be manic. Then he spies his friend Max, so he and him share a whisky together. He is surprised that Max has a dressing room all to himself as others have to share, but Max is well known, and Max is not humble enough to keep quiet about that!

Edgar fishes around and asks Max about some of the magic acts, at first Max isn't wanting to reveal anything. But then he does.

One thought comes into Edgars mind, why hasn't Max got a female working for him in the act.

It was a very interesting case unfolding as I read.

You need to remember its around the turn of the 1950s when the TV is just about becoming popular and peoples tastes in being entertained are changing.

This reminded me of an afternoon show, a whodunnit and why. Fast paced at first, halfway was good but did dip a little, however the ending was good and well worth keeping with.

All in all, a very enjoyable plot and forward moving story.

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Our 1940 Farmhouse – “Sitting Room” (Office)

Our next big priority was to get the room we planned to use as our office ready.  This room was originally setup like a bedroom when we viewed the house, but it doesn’t function well as such and we had other plans. It is somewhat of an irregular trapezoidal shape with three doors to the kitchen, living room, and bathroom.  We believe the original function of the room was more of a parlor or “sitting room” back in the day.

1940 Farmhouse “Sitting Room” aka Office Before and After

The main consideration for the priority of this room is that we plan to primarily heat our home with wood. The entire house currently has working baseboard heat. Baseboard heat is fine to knock the chill off a room, but it is quite expensive to try to heat an entire home through winter.  The house also has a limited heat duct system that was installed some time after it was built to use with an old oil furnace. The ducts are in need of repair and the furnace has stopped working long ago. The house has a chimney in the center of the house with fireplace access in this room and in the living room.

During the due diligence period we had the home inspected as well as a chimney inspection. As expected, the chimney needed a liner sufficient for a wood heat as it is so old. This was the biggie redo for this room! We know our limitations and had a professional (inspector) install a 6-inch wood chimney liner. The liner could be 6-inch or 8-inch depending on the fireplace insert we chose. They also added a liner cap to keep the rain and birds out.

The process of choosing a fireplace insert was tedious. The fireplace opening dimensions are small and we had to find an insert small enough to fit the required dimensions. However, we still wanted a stove with a descent size firebox and burn time. That became quite a challenge. We eventually found the perfect fireplace insert, Napoleon EPI-1402P Wood Burning Insert and purchased it from Amazon.  That’s right, folks! We bought a wood fireplace insert on Amazon. We did the research on other websites and searched in multiple stores and Amazon is where it was the cheapest.

It is designed to set out from the fireplace which is what enables it to have a good size firebox in such a tiny fireplace opening. This wood burning insert could heat up to 2000 sq ft, has thermostatic blowers, and came with the surrounding flashing.  It sticks out 9-inches which is enough space and gets hot enough to boil water or even cook in a power outage. It was perfect for our needs.  It was installed the same day with the chimney liner and cap. We have already used it several times and it is performing nicely.

Napoleon EPI-1402P Wood Burning Fireplace Insert
Napoleon EPI-1402P Wood Burning Fireplace Insert

For the rest of the room, we removed the dated built-in wooden window valance box.  Like the bedroom, this valance did not go all the way to the ceiling and was only attached by nails to the window facing and not to the plaster walls.  The removal was fairly simple and quick, but did leave some areas that needed to be repaired with spackle.  Jon then spackled the damage from the valance removal as well as other minor issues.

We removed 2 doors from the kitchen and living room entry ways and added floor transition strips. The doors could be used to close off rooms to help isolate heating or cooling, but the room was just so busy with all of these doors. We figured it slightly important to leave the bathroom door.

Everything was all one dingy off-white color. The ceiling was dingy and had a few spots. We painted the trim and ceiling with a slight off-white Valspar Signature semi-gloss and the walls with a Valspar Signature semi-gloss in “Strawberry Malt”.

Jon installed a new convenient “hidden” outlet in a small corner cabinet to plug the insert blowers into. He also updated a couple of 2 prong outlets with 3 prong outlets and replaced the light switch that was wobbly, old, and did not match.  We went with white on all of the outlet/switches.

We will eventually replace the 70’s style light fixture and the old blinds. We will wait to replace the blinds after we get replacement windows.

This room has been done for awhile and we have already painted 2.5 other rooms.  I knew we would be busy and it would be difficult to find time to post our progress, but that is an understatement. What time we are not working we are too pooped to blog about it! Stay tuned for more updates!

Our 1940 Farmhouse Series:
Our 1940 Farmhouse
Our 1940 Farmhouse – Bedroom 1
Our 1940 Farmhouse – “Sitting Room” (Office)
Our 1940 Farmhouse – Upstairs Bedroom Makeover
Our 1940 Farmhouse – Game Room Makeover
Our 1940 Farmhouse – Upstairs Guest Bedroom Makeover


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[Review] Drown (2015) by Bede Jermyn

MV5BMTcwNzc2NzQ0NF5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTgwODY5MjE1NjE@._V1_SY1000_CR0,0,684,1000_AL_You know what type of films I admire? The ones that tackle a certain dark aspect of humanity and explore it in a thought-provoking way. Granted these type of films are definitely not the most easy-going of experiences, but I’ve got to give them credit for not holding back from delving into these subjects. One film in particular that falls into that category is the new Australian drama DROWN, which gives us unflinching look into homophobia.

Based on the play by Stephen Davis, the film tells the story of Len Smithy (Matt Levett), a champion surf lifesaver who’s considered a legend by everyone at his local surf club. Ever since he was young, Len has been brought up to act like a ‘real man’ and behave like a champion by his legendary father. One day his champion status is threatened when a new lifesaver joins the club named Phil (Jack Matthews). When Len finds out that Phil is gay, he takes an instant disliking to him. After Phil beats him to win at the Surf Lifesaving championship, Len goes into a jealousy rage and decides to take revenge on him. With the help of his mate and co-worker ‘Meat’ (Harry Cook), Len takes Phil out on a night on the town to celebrate his victory. As the night goes on and they all get drunk, Len bullies Phil into a series of humiliating and degrading acts. While all of this is going on, these events start to force Len to come to terms with his own sexuality.

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After reading the synopsis, you can easily see why this film was really intriguing to me. It sounded like it would be a compelling character study that shows how destructive of a power homophobia can be to both the victims and even the perpetrators as well. The story definitely has some really thought-provoking themes and ideas at the center of it and it’s not hard to see why co-writer/director Dean Francis (who previously made the Aussie horror film ROAD TRAIN starring Xavier Samuel) would be interested in tackling this material. Particularly having the main protagonist “Len” be a homophobic character who’s wrestling with his own repressed homosexuality. Sadly the overall film itself didn’t live up to the potential that it could have had.

While the script (which Francis co-wrote with Stephen Davis, who wrote the original play that the film is based on) explores its dark and disturbing themes quite well for most part, sadly the non-linear style that use to structure the film’s plot didn’t really work for me. I get what they were going for, but it just came across as both jarring and confusing. Plus it didn’t help that some of the dialogue was poorly written and some aspects of the plot that were just plain bizarre, such as the flashback to how “Meat” got his nickname in particular was poorly handled. There was also an extremely underdeveloped subplot involving “Len” being haunted by the death of a mysterious unnamed woman (Maya Strange) who he couldn’t save from drowning, which I think shuld have been explored more.

Even though Francis’ gives the film a unique visual style and makes it stunning to look at, I did feel that his direction became a bit too over-stylised at times. This aspect took me out of the film while I was watching it, which I think is something that a film shouldn’t do. I think if Francis took a more subtle ‘stripped back’ approach to his direction, I think would have been more involved with the film more than I was. Now despite my problems with the film, there are elements that I thought were well done. Even though they had to deal with some hokey and heavy-handed dialogue on occasion, the cast did pretty well with their performances. However the main star was definitely Matt Levett in the role of “Len Smithy”. The role is definitely very challenging for any actor to play, but Levett pulled it off extremely well. While he didn’t shy away from showing us how much of a monster “Len” can be, Levett was also able to bring some empathetic qualities to the role that made him much more complex and interesting as a character. It’s an incredibly brave performance from him and one that I think will definitely take Levett into places in the future. Plus the Cinematography (which was also done by Francis) was absolutely terrific, the score was really strong and the supporting cast did quite well in their roles as well.

Overall while there are a lot of compelling qualities about DROWN which made it thought-provoking as a film, unfortunately it wasn’t as great as it could have been mostly due to the weakness of both the script and direction. I think if both of these aspects were more refined and focused, it would have been a better film. I do admire and respect the film for what it was going for on both a thematic level and bravely tackling it’s truly disturbing subject matter without ever taking the easy-going route (believe me this was a very hard film to watch at times, so it won’t be for everyone). That being said though, I can’t help feeling like it was a missed opportunity.

Review by Bede Jermyn

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Troubleshooting Live View Issues for Ring Video Doorbell Pro and Floodlight Cam

Having issues when accessing Live View for your Ring Video Doorbell Pro or your Ring Floodlight Cam? See the tips below for troubleshooting help.

Make Sure You’re Connected

First, make sure your Ring product is online and capturing events. Check this by pressing the front button on your Ring Doorbell Pro or triggering a motion event in the case of Floodlight Cam; this should cause a new event to immediately appear in your activity log. If the events don’t appear in your log, it means your Ring product has most likely disconnected from your Wi-Fi network.

For instructions on reconnecting Ring Video Doorbell Pro to your Wi-Fi network, click here.

For instructions on reconnecting Ring Floodlight Cam to your Wi-Fi network, click here.

Check Your Internet Speed

Slow internet can cause problems with Live View. To see if this is the cause of the problem, test your internet speed. While connected to your home Wi-Fi on your smartphone, tablet or PC, visit to perform a speed test. A minimum of 2 Mbps Upload and Download speed is recommended for the best streaming performance for Ring Pro and Floodlight Cam.

After performing the test inside your home, test your speed at the location where your Ring Pro is mounted. If the speed outside is significantly slower than the speed you get inside, see the next step.

Check Your Router Location

If your Ring Video Doorbell Pro is mounted in an area that’s more than 30 feet away from your router, and you’ve confirmed that your internet speed meets the requirements outlined above, you may need to use Chime Pro to boost your Wi-Fi signal. Learn more about Chime Pro at:

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In the case of Ring Video Doorbell Pro, poor wiring may lead to video freezing, choppy playback, night vision issues, no doorbell ringing or general power loss. If you experience any of these issues, check your wiring to make sure the Pro Power Kit is installed correctly. If everything is set up correctly, you should:

  1. See a soft white circular light on the front of your Ring Doorbell Pro
  2. Hear your internal doorbell ring when the button is pressed
  3. Receive notifications

For tips on installing the Pro Power Kit, check out this article.

In the case of Floodlight Cam, ensure that all wires are connected correctly since loose wires will cause your Floodlight Cam to go offline.

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With Trakdesk Ticket Scheduler, you can completely automate this process by creating a series of recurring tasks. These tasks will then be automatically executed on the time and days you have specified.

Creating a new task

  1. Login to your helpdesk as an administrator.
  2. Go to the Admin Page.
  3. Select the Scheduler option.
  4. At the Top Right of the page, click on the drop down menu and select Add Task.
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Patagonia Awarded ‘Eco Brand of the Year’

Patagonia, the outdoor apparel company, was awarded ‘Eco Brand of the Year’ at the Volvo Eco Design forum in Munich during the ISPO trade show.

The prestigious award represents the recognition of the outdoor industry for Patagonia’s efforts and initiatives to lower its impact on the environment.

Patagonia is noted internationally for its commitment to product innovation, quality and environmental activism. Its Environmental Grants Program has contributed over $30M in cash and in-kind donations to grassroots environmental activists since the program began in 1985, and its Environmental Internship Program allows employees to work for environmental groups while receiving their full paycheck.

Incorporating environmental responsibility into product development, the company mission statement is: “To make the best product, cause no unnecessary harm and use business to inspire and implement solutions to the environmental crisis.”

Since 1996, Patagonia has used only organically grown cotton in its clothing line, has used recycled materials in many of its polyester fleece garments beginning in 1993, and in 2005 launched the Common Threads Recycling Program, one of the world’s first garment recycling programs.

In Fall 2008, 74% of Patagonia’s products contain an e-fiber (organic cotton, hemp, chlorine-free wool and recycled polyester) and 53% are recyclable, among which is the 1st recyclable waterproof nylon hard shell.

Most importantly, in an effort to be transparent with customers, Patagonia recently launched the Footprint Chronicles on the Patagonia website. This interactive mini website tracks and reveals the social and environmental impact of their individual products, from design to delivery.

The Volvo design award was created in 2005 by the trade show ISPO and the car company Volvo in order to stimulate design and technical innovations in the outdoor industry. This year’s theme Eco-design ‘form follows sustainability’ attracted more than 300 applications, among which 35 products were nominated.

More info on the Volvo Eco design award here.

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Barrels with Battrick

Jersey barrel-monkey Ian Battrick spent several off-season months swinging through tubes in Indonesia, at a wave often called the most perfect right in the world. Ian just sent this neatly edited film of footage shot with his small headcam, a GoPro, the likes of which you can buy everywhere these days. OK, so it’s not George Greenough, or Brian Conley-quality footage, but these clips demonstrate just how good the cheap little cameras are these days – perfect for those of us who aren’t pros with 1000s of dollars-worth of equipment, but who like to relive our tube-time. Of course, not everyone spends as much time under cover as Ian, and hardly any of us have waves like these on our doorstep, but even so, these little things are a seriously cool way of boring the wife and kids, or winding up your mate who had a dental appointment while the point was firing.

Thanks to Ian Battrick and editor, Anthony Dorgan.

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Michael Peterson RIP

On 29th March, Australian surf legend Michael Peterson passed away from a heart attack while at home in the Gold Coast, Australia. He was 59.
Peterson was far and away the best competitive surfer of his day and, despite a long and tragic battle with schizophrenia, remained universally respected to the end.
Here’s a couple of ways to remember the man. The image above was taken by Albe Falzon while he was filming at Kirra for Morning of the Earth. The video below is from the film ‘Searching for Michael Peterson’ by Jolyon Hoff.

Last, a short tribute piece put out by Rip Curl as they kick off their annual Bells Beach event, which MP won 3 times:

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Surfers for Breast Cancer Prevention

May 27, 2013

What a blessed day to pay it forward, show gratitude, and educate the youth about breast cancer prevention. Donate some money and ride a wave for the love of boobies!

As surfers, sisters, daughters, lovers and mothers.. we support Keep A Breast and Cancer Prevention. Please help us raise needed funds for one of our favorite charities! WE LOVE BOOBIES!!

Make a donation to @keepabreast for #Give2Educate10. Just $2 helps educate 10 about #breastcancer!

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Give 2 Educate 10 – Help Raise $100k To Educate Half A Million People About Breast Cancer!

1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Out of all cases of breast cancer, 1 in 233 occur in women age 39 and younger. For young people age 39 and under, breast cancer screening, education, and prevention methods are not discussed, commonly recommended, and still not spoken about by most breast cancer non-profits.

For every $2 spent on KAB’s Traveling Education Booth program, Keep A Breast has the opportunity to educate ten more people with life saving information. This year our goal is to raise $100,000 for our Traveling Education Booth to allow us to reach half a million more young people.

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E-books: The key to a sustainable literature future?

With devices like the reading-specific Amazon Kindle and multi-purpose Apple iPad – both with e-book reading capabilities – growing in popularity, there has been a significant shift away from the purchase of physical books.

I love books in their physical form. As a child, I loved visiting the library, religiously borrowing, reading, and returning books on a weekly basis. As an adult, I’m more likely to frequent bookstores than libraries simply due to the convenience and carefree nature afforded by purchasing a book from any bookstore without an obligation to read and return it by a pre-determined date. Enter the e-book, the ultimate in convenience and instant gratification, lower prices and weightless transport. Some things I dislike about e-books: you can’t share them, they’re only marginally less expensive, and they keep you stuck to a screen.

Nonetheless, with respect to environmental sustainability, e-books seem better for the environment. They don’t use any physical resources, such as paper, processing chemicals, and so on. However, we need to look at the fact that the e-book readers, whether it’s a Kindle, an iPad, an iPhone or other device have largely unsustainable components. In fact, the batteries in devices such as these are some of the worst environmental perpetrators around. Nonetheless, it needs to be acknowledged that not all of these negative environmental effects can be attributed solely to the reading of books for multi-purpose devices, such as the iPhone or the iPad. Additionally, applications for computers, both PC and Mac, are being developed. This will further demonstrate the benefit of e-books. For example, I would own my iPhone and MacBook whether or not I had the Kindle e-book reader application; consequently, I wouldn’t attribute any of the negative environmental impact of the battery to books.

As an e-book reader, I am thrilled to see new services being introduced that will further reduce the costs of purchasing e-books. Rather than buying every e-book, companies such as Amazon are introducing e-book rental systems. There is a lot of controversy currently facing this concept, particularly centered on the legality and fairness of such rental systems. Nonetheless, I believe it is a step in the right direction that effectively targets one of the biggest flaws of e-books: a lack of share-ability. I think this could be an especially large market for textbooks, as students are increasingly reluctant to purchase the expensive materials. Similarly, this will ultimately have increased positive implications on the environment, as fewer print books are produced.

There is something innately soothing in figuratively disappearing into the pages of a book. The weight of the book. The feel of the pages. The distinct smell of books. This can’t ever be replicated by an e-book. But there is something equally gratifying about the one-touch access to literature afforded by an e-book. The convenience of on-the-go reading. The lower price. Personally, e-books don’t deliver the same magic, but they still offer an escape. I’m interested to see what the future holds!

Why I’ve come to hate Spence Diamonds

Spence Diamonds. Fabulous product. Horrific advertising. I went from loving Spence Diamonds for their great products to absolutely abhorring them, courtesy of their awful advertising. If I didn’t find it so infuriatingly terrible, I would feel sad for them. But there is simply no excuse for advertising execution this bad.

I used to think of Spence Diamonds very fondly. Even when that nails-on-chalkboard equivalent voice took over their radio advertising, my love for the company stayed strong. Then things went from bad to worse. Spence Diamonds has forever alienated me as a customer and supporter with the rollout of their most recent advertising campaign on bus stops. What makes it worse is that it’s completely inescapable – it’s everywhere. I give them kudos for thorough coverage and deep penetration, but hate them on a personal level. Every time I see one of these ads, my blood literally boils.

Spence Diamonds has four (that I’m aware of) different ads within this campaign. On that note, I should probably clarify: I adore the concept of this campaign. I think it’s cute, relatable, witty, and relevant. Maybe that’s why I feel so frustrated about it – it has so much potential to be great, and they absolutely blew it on the execution! To be fair, I’ve heard a lot of negative feedback from others on the concept of this campaign. Specifically, a number of people were offended by the “It sucks to be alone” ad; I thought it was funny, if a little bit harsh. Also, not a smart move – it successfully alienates potential future customers.

So how do I hate thee? Let me list the ways …

The offensively terrible typeface: Did they let a four-year-old child choose this typeface? I mean really Spence Diamonds? It looks like the BOLD key threw up all over your ad, in the least romantic, modern, or appealing font ever. It’s not even consistent with what their brand image seems to be – though I’m no longer sure what their brand image is …. And it would appear they don’t either.

The awful ring image: Really? That’s the best you can do? Look, Spence Diamonds, it’s about time someone told you: you are not Tiffany & Co. What makes your image even worse is that Tiffany & Co. rolled out an ad campaign of their own at the same time as Spence Diamonds, using an identical style of ring. The diamond in the ring featured in the Spence Diamonds ads looks like it’s of poor quality. It’s just not good. Newsflash, Spence: Tiffany’s ring makes your ring look like it came from the dentist.

The blatant disregard for appealing layout: The image of the ring is disproportionately large. The font seems crammed together. The logo seems like it was placed on as an afterthought. Just not good.

Spence Diamonds – FIRE YOUR AGENCY.

Icebreaker: From lust to love

It’s not very often that I fall in love with a company based solely on their advertising campaign; in fact, it’s only happened twice. Icebreaker is one of these companies – a relative “dark horse” in the sense that they aren’t a company that would have likely ever been on my radar. (Read as an admission that I’m not the most outdoorsy person). I first learned about Icebreaker in a sustainability marketing class from group members. A quick Google search of the company and I was in love.

Their ads are racy. Their ads are provocative. Their ads are unique. Their ads toe the line of offensive. Their ads are unbelievable. Their ads are polarizing.

First, let me give you a bit of a background on Icebreaker, because once I show you images of their ads, I guarantee my words will no longer register. Icebreaker is a sustainable New Zealand-based merino wool outdoor garment manufacturer. Leveraging the renewable resource of wool, Icebreaker internalizes a sustainability-orientation in all aspects of their business. Emphasizing transparency throughout their process, Icebreaker’s products are all traceable using a BAACODE. This enables consumers to go online and trace the location of the herd from which the wool in their product came, as well as where it was processed and manufactured.

The business model is amazing, with sustainability at it’s core. Icebreaker states that “It’s about our relationship with nature, and to each other.” Admirable. Understanding their business model simply reiterated my shallow love for the brand. I don’t actually believe in love at first sight; you can’t love somebody based upon appearance – that’s called lust, folks. So, I guess my feelings for Icebreaker were really “lust at first sight” rather than “love at first sight.” Now you’re about to see why.

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Happy Nappy: Making cloth diapers a realistic alternative

Babies need a lot of stuff. Clothing. Bottles. Toys. Diapers. It’s expensive. It produces a lot of waste. As we all know, there is a macro-social trend of couples choosing more natural lifestyle alternatives, including childbirth and childrearing. More people are choosing midwives over doctors. More people are choosing breastfeeding over bottle-feeding. Are more people choosing cloth diapers over disposable diapers?

I can unequivocally and confidently state that dirty diapers are gross. I have nieces and nephew. I have a ton of cousins. I’m fully aware. I care about the environment; I know disposable diapers are bad for it. But still, the last thing I want to do is wash a dirty diaper – gross.

Enter Happy Nappy.

When the Happy Nappy team visited Dragons Den, they left empty handed: the dragons didn’t believe their services were needed. Operating with a product in an industry that will exist as long as babies are born, Happy Nappy has seen growing success. They meet parents’ demands for keeping babies dry and comfortable in an environmentally sustainable way – and the Happy Nappy team does all the work.

Happy Nappy manufactures cloth diapers, delivering a fresh batch to customers’ houses weekly and removing the previous week’s dirty diapers to be laundered at their warehouse. Aware of the concerns many have over chemicals in cleaning supplies, Happy Nappy’s laundering process is certified phosphate free, chlorine-less, and balances pH levels to match a baby’s skin pH level. They even go as far as to only use cold-water detergents, further minimizing their environmental impact. Their goal is to use a laundering process that is environmentally and – more importantly – baby friendly. Did I mention that overall, it’s also cheaper to use cloth diapers?

Happy Nappy isn’t available everywhere. In fact, there are only franchises servicing select parts of British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, and Saskatchewan. However, with a growing consumer demand for environmentally friendly alternatives, it is possible that there will be increased growth of Happy Nappy.

Some “fun facts” that may encourage parents to use services like Happy Nappy instead of disposable diapers: the average disposable diaper will stay in a landfill for approximately 500 years. Over 4 million diapers are disposed of per day in Canada. That is a whole lot of waste being added to the landfill. Cloth diapers are admittedly not the right choice for every parent, just as a midwife and breastfeeding aren’t the right choice for every person. It’s simply an alternative, one with considerable environmental benefits compared to the disposable alternative.


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Scandinavian Working Papers in Economics

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Research Institute of Industrial Economics

No 790: Firm Heterogeneity and Country Size Dependent Market Entry Cost

Anders Åkerman () and Rikard Forslid ()
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Rikard Forslid: Stockholm University, Postal: Department of Economics, SE-106 91 Stockholm, Sweden

Abstract: This paper introduces a market size dependent firm entry cost into the Melitz (2003) model. This is a relatively small generalisation, which preserves the analytical solvability of the model. Nevertheless, our model yields several new results that are in line with data. First, the average productivity of firms located in a market increases in the size of the market. Second, the productivity of exporters is U-shaped with reference to export market size. Third, the productivity premium (the difference in average productivity) between exporters and non-exporters decreases in the home country size. Fourth, we derive a set of new results related to trade volume. It is shown that when the fixed entry cost of exporting declines, for instance as the result of economic integration, export shares converge. This prognosis is supported by the empirical section of the paper. Fifth, we use a multicountry version of our model to derive a gravity equation. Our specification yields a gravity equation à la Anderson and van Wincoop (2003), but where GDP per capita enters as an additional explanatory variable.

Keywords: Heterogenous Firms; Market Size; Beachhead Costs

JEL-codes: D21; F12; F15

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Basketball games played on Friday, 10 June 1994

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Mattress Stores In Los Angeles – The Primary Decisions That Must be Taken Into Account Any Time You’re Selecting Mattresses in Los Angeles.

A good night’s sleep is something we all want, but older beds may often keep people from sleeping soundly. Deciding on a mattress is certainly a personal experience. Shoppers need to find something which is both supportive and comfortable enough for his or her individual tastes. Here are several things shoppers need to do when starting the search.

With any furniture purchase, it’s important to set a budget before stepping in to a showroom. Options vary widely in price depending on their features along with the materials used. However, buyers should be realistic. Opting for the best mattress store los angeles in the store is not necessarily the smartest decision. Low-end mattresses can break up faster, forcing the homeowner to invest more cash on frequent replacements. Set both an upper and lower limit on the budget and shop for mattresses in the middle of the product range.

Many people spend a minimum of 6 hours in bed every night. If buyers make a decision very quickly, then they’re sure to leave the shop by using a model they won’t love. As opposed to purchasing the first model that they can sit down on, shoppers should spend at the very least ten minutes testing each model. This may provide them with a sense of how supportive the dwelling is and really should help them to determine if your bed will be comfortable to get a full night’s sleep.

Most stores feature multiple models, each made out of different materials. Unless shoppers are aware of the terminology, the choices can easily seem overwhelming. As opposed to handling the search alone, speak with a an affiliate the store’s staff. They’ll provide comprehension of the key benefits of each bed while also helping shoppers mattresstore which options fit their budget. Some can even be capable of make recommendations based on shoppers’ individual preferences.

If a person will probably be sleeping inside the bed alone, they may decide alone, however, if they’re sharing the platform with someone else, it’s wise to bring that individual along. The only method they’ll know if the volume of support is comfortable for both them in addition to their partner is usually to try the model out together. Plus, a further weight of another person can transform the way the bed feels-what felt great with just an individual can be less desirable when given to somebody.

Many stores offer in-home trials roughly-called comfort guarantees that permit buyers to come back your bed if they discover it uncomfortable right after a certain number of nights. Make use of these guarantees and present the bedding an in-home test before investing in one. If it doesn’t feel like the best fit, send it back and check out another choice.


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Elan Microelectronics

Apple Settles Patent Suit From Elan Out Of Court, Coughs Up $5 Million

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Elan Microelectronics, a Taiwanese chip and touch screen maker, says it has received $5 million from Apple in a patent infringement lawsuit settlement arranged out of court. This was first reported by Taiwanese media and later by Reuters.

In addition, Apple and Elan agreed to “exchange authorizations” to use each other’s patents, according to a statement from the Taiwanese chip designer.

Elan sued Apple over two of its touch-screen patents in April 2009, after reportedly trying to work out a licensing agreement with Apple for two years.

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Quantum Dot Displays Could Lead To Cheaper, Thinner Screens

Apple has a new partnership in place with USA Technologies that will help it accept Apple Pay at approximately 200,000 in-use self-serve payment terminals, 9to5Mac reports. The roll-out will bring Apple Pay to coffee machines, snack dispensers, laundromats, goods kiosks, amusement part ticket machines, car wastes, transit ticket and taxi terminals and more.

USA Technologies has a list of clients that includes Coca-Cola and Starbucks, but aims primarily at offerings that are designed to be used by small-ticket self-serve retailers, spanning merchants of all sizes. Its tech already supports NFC-based mobile payments, which is why the deal adds support to its active installations “immediately,” according to the company’s press release.

Self-serve is a key area in which Apple Pay can excel and continue to prove its worth: The best use cases for a device that obviates the need for carrying payment cards are these kind of convenience-buy situations, when you’re not necessarily out for a dedicated ‘shopping trip’ and less likely to have either a bag or a wallet on your person. Remembering you need gas when you’re out for a quick trip to the gym, or having a hankering for a chocolate bar when you’re walking the dog in sweats, for instance, are likely situations we’ve all been in.

Apple is apparently being courted by a huge influx of point-of-sale providers thanks to strong retailer appetite for Apple Pay, which is a marked departure from how POS system makers previously had to promote the idea of mobile contactless payments to their potential clients. The retail interest is good for Apple Pay’s long-term success metrics, but strong presence in settings where there’s not even a merchant present could help make an even more convincing case to consumers that it is in fact a big boon to shopping convenience right now.


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Brennan Center report on voting system security

By David Bruggeman
July 10, 2006

In late June the Brennan Center for Justice, located at the NYU School of Law, released a report on voting system security. The report, The Machinery of Democracy: Protecting Elections in an Electronic World, was compiled over the course of a year by a task force of government, academic and private sector experts and is a systematic assessment of vulnerabilities in each major kind of voting system. The task force found significant security and reliability vulnerabilities in each voting system, though proper countermeasures could reduce these vulnerabilities. However, few jurisdictions have taken such steps.

Reviewed extensively by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the report is available in full as a PDF file. You can also read the press release and the executive summary online.

This complements the work USACM has done on e-voting, including our study on voter registration databases.


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Mobilink awards contract to Huawei and Alcatel Lucent for network expansion

As competition gets fierce in Pakistan and 3G is around, Mobilink has awarded the network expansion and upgrade contracts to Chinese Telecom giant Huawei and French company Alcatel Lucent. The timing of agreement is important as Mobilink prepares itself for the challenges 3G presents when it comes to Pakistan.

Mobilink’s parent company Orascom Telecom Holding announced the 5 year agreement with Huawei and Alcatel Lucent to provide for the design, purchase, deployment, and maintenance of next-generation mobile network equipment and supporting services.

Mobilink says that services from world’s leading network companies will help improve services and reduce operating costs.

More specifically, Huawei was awarded 50% of the radio network and 100% of the core and value added services networks, while Alcatel-Lucent was awarded the other 50% of the radio access network.


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Our Supreme Luxury Virgin Hair 10 Minute Sew-in units are what you have seen on celebs and reality stars from BRAVO and more! Our Supreme Virgin hair can last up to 2 years and longer, while the Traditional Virgin hair will last approximately 9 months - 1 year. Both products can be dyed, but only the Supreme Hair should be bleached. Our Traditional Virgin hair starts at $99 per bundle. Click here to see our Traditional Virgin Hair options. For more information on our virgin hair click here

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  3. 3Needs more moisture (regular conditioning recommended)
  4. 4Will last 9- 12 months (for most people it will last even longer)
  5. 5Slightly different cap design.
  6. 6We purchase this hair in bulk.
  7. 7Similar to traditional virgin hair companies on the market.
  8. 8Starts at $89 per bundle

Our "Luxury" Virgin Hair

  1. 1Offered in multiple textures
  2. 2Triple reinforced wefts (minimum shedding)
  3. 3Last multiple years (at least 1 year but form many women it lasts up to 2 years)
  4. 4We hand select this hair for the highest quality possible
  5. 5Only a few companies sell “Luxury” virgin hair, we are one of them
  6. 6Starts at $159 per bundle
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How to install

  1. 1Decide how much hair you want to leave out at the top and sides of the head. Position the unit on the top of the head in a “U”, “V”, rectangle or similar shape to help you determine how much hair you should leave out. This product can be positioned to be worn with a center part, left part, right part or no part at all just like a traditional track by track sew-in.
  2. 2Now decide how much of your client’s edges you want to leave out based upon their head size, and their desires. Remember the side tabs that you will sew down are customizable to the clients own individual hair line. This means you can trim the side tabs with scissors to fit their individual desires. Be sure to only cut the side tabs and not the actual unit. You can tell the difference between the unit and the tabs by the way it feels and looks. The side tabs are a net like material with hand tied hair attached. See picture below This is the tab that you will see on the inside of your unit. This picture shows the right side tab. If you trim to the left of where the scissors are in this picture, you will damage your unit. You can trim anywhere within the net area (to the right of the scissors in this picture). On the other side of your unit is the left side tab, which can be trimmed as well. Once you understand exactly what to trim and what not to trim you can now proceed with trimming the edges. Note: You do not have to trim the side tabs at all should you or client decide not to have a side leave out.
  3. 3 Blend the leave out hair, style and you’re done!
  4. 4 The first time you install the Ten Minute Sew-in it may take more than 10 minutes, but once the sides have been customized to the clients head and you have experience installing it, it can take you ten minutes or less to install and most certainly 5 minutes or less to remove.
  • Add wig clips to the unit to make it a 10 second Sew-In

Frequently Asked Questions:

Does it really take less than 10 minutes to install?

Yes and with experience it will take even less time as you or your stylist gets use to installing the product.

Does it really only take less than 5 minutes to take out?

Yes, especially if someone else is taking it out for you, which it will take maybe 2 or 3 minutes.

Can I really still wash my hair just like my normal track-by-track sew-in?

Absolutely! The open cap allows you to have complete access to your own hair, which means you can wash your hair and nourish it as often as you need to with the product still on your head. Or you have the choice to remove the product (because it only takes 5 minutes to remove) wash your hair and then reinstall it because it only takes 10 minutes to re-install.

How is this different from a U-part wig?

Yes, this is different than a u-part wig for a number of reasons.

  • This is NOT a wig. This is a sew-in unit. When you apply it it will feel light weight and very much like you have a regular track by track sew-in.
  • The OPEN CAP design gives you complete accessibility to your own hair/braids underneath. This means that you can moisturize your braids with out removing it, just like you would with a regular sew-in. You can wash your own hair underneath while leaving the unit on or you can go swimming during your summer vacations just like with a normal sew-in.
  • The Hollywood Ten Minute Sew-In will allow your hair and scalp to BREATHE unlike a wig or upart. Wearing a wig or upart as a sew-in is unhealthy for your hair and scalp. Wigs and u-parts are meant to be worn for several hours at a time, not to be worn for weeks and months at a time. . Our unit was designed to be worn for multiple months at a time, just like a traditional sew-in. Our unit is a healthy and sanitary option for your hair and scalp. Not only will it decrease the time to install a sew-in but it can also drastically decrease the "pat your head" syndrome that wigs and even traditional sew-ins cause. Our unit allows proper ventilation for your hair and scalp.
  • The Hollywood Ten Minute Sew-In can also be worn with a center part, right or left part. Because of the flexibility of the design you can position the unit in multiple locations on your head.
  • The Hollywood Ten Minute Sew-In is already made for you. So stop spending hours making a wig that doesn't allow our hair and scalp to breathe when you can have the Hollywood Ten Minute Sew-in for the same price or less.
If the item I want is on BACKORDER how long does it normally take for the item to ship?

As of mid June 2014 a typical backorder averages 7-10 days before the item will ship.

What shipping option should I select?

If you choose "Free" shipping, your item will be shipped ground and can take around 7 -10 days. Your item will also be left left at your door step requiring no signature. We are not responsible should something happen to your item.

If you choose "Priority" your item will get to you within 3 days and will require a signature.

If you choose "Express" your item will be sent overnight and will require a signature.

How does the new feature (extended side tabs) allow me to customize it the size of my head?

The new side extensions allow you to trim the product along the edges of your side hairlines. This gives you complete control on whether you want to leave hair out on the side, how much you want to leave out and/or if you decide to not leave any hair out on the sides at all.

What color does your virgin hair come in?

100% Virgin hair comes in a natural black/brown 2b. Our hair is black with a brown tint. Under certain light the hair looks lighter brown. You can use a rinse to darken the hair if you need to or you can use hair color to lighten the hair to your desired color. We also offer a coloring service if you would like us to darken the hair to a 1b for you. Otherwise, you or your stylist can very easily darken or lighten the hair to your desired color.

What is your return policy?

We want you to be completely satisfied with your Hollywood Ten Minute Sew-In. If you are not satisfied you can return the product within 7 days of receipt. The product must be unused to receive a full refund minus a 10% restocking fee. You can also exchange the product for any other Ten Minute Sew-In products. If you have used the product by either trimming the edges, cutting the hair or wearing the unit and it is not in it's original condition, you may still be able to receive a partial refund of 50%-75% depending on the condition of the product. Please allow upto 4 weeks for your refund to process.

Do you sell weft/bundle hair?

No. We now sell closures for those who do not want to leave a leave out.

How long does virgin hair last?

Virgin hair can last for as long as you properly take care of it. It can last for multiple months up to years depending on how well you take care of the hair by using non-harsh shampoo and conditioners as well as using non harsh hair dyes or semi permanent colors. For most people it will last around 1yr.

Will I experience any matting, tangling or excessive shedding?

There may me slight tangling for very long hair, this is natural due to the length of the hair. Our wefts are reinforced therefore you will only experience very minimal shedding with each wash. The first wash may have more shedding due to left over hairs from the manufacturing proceeds but they will still not be excessive. Every wash after the first wash should be very minimal. We do not expect that you will have any problems. However, if you have any issues with tangling, matting or shedding please contact our customer support team to discuss your return and/or exchange options.

Do you offer other textures other than straight, relaxed and wavy/curly?

We are working on making our other textures available to the public. As of now they are only available to select salons and hair boutiques. If you have a texture recommendation, you can submit your request to our customer support team and we will work on making customer requested textures available to the mass public.

Can I recommend a texture?

Absolutely. We love receiving texture recommendations from customers. You can send us a small sample of your favorite texture or you can take a picture and we will research and decide if your favorite texture will be added to our stock.

Can I recommend styles such as length mixes?

Absolutely! If you have a favorite layer styled such as 10 inch on top 14 in the middle and 18 on the bottom, feel free to make a recommendation to our team. Or maybe you have seen an awesome bob cut you would like to see in our stock. Just let us know your wishes and we just may add your favorite mixture of lengths to one of our hair designs.

Does your virgin hair matt or tangle?

I am a hairstylist and I want to resell your product, do you offer wholesale pricing?

Yes we do! Please email our Stylist Affiliate Program at to receive further details on our resell programs for hairstylist.

If I am unhappy with the product can I return or exchange it?

Yes, you can return your item within 7 days of purchase. Please see our returns and exchange policy page for further details.

Do I have to have to leave my hair out or can I use a closure?

The sew-ins do not require you to leave any of your hair out. We have several options for closures that can be sewn on to your hair. Click here to see closure options.

  1. 1In stock order can take 1-2 days to process.
  2. 2Priority Mail will allow your product to arrive within 2-3 business days.
  3. 3Express Mail will arrive within 1-2 business days.
  4. 4Express mail international can take 7-14 business days (not including any possible custom delays which we have no control over and every country has a different customs turn around time)

Most commonly asked question:

Is the Tradition Virgin Malaysian Hair the same texture as the Supreme Luxury Virgin Malaysian Salon Relaxed?

Almost, but not quite. As mentioned above, the quality is definitely different since the Supreme Luxury will last much longer of course. However, another difference is the actual texture itself. You will notice that Traditional Virgin Malaysian hair weave is a little more silky than the Supreme Luxury Malaysian Salon Relaxed which has a little more coarseness to it giving it the perfect luster match for African American hair.

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‘Sportif au lit’: Athleticism and Its Discontents

Inaugural Colloquium: April 1-3, 2016     |     The Wedding Space, Berlin

Deadline for papers and other work: March 1, 2016

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In “Literature and Life,” Gilles Deleuze refers to Henri Michaux’s “Athlete in bed” poem to explain what he means when he calls literature athletic. Bedridden due to chronic illness, Michaux could barely walk, but in his dreams he is an olympic skater, a diver, a swimmer, skilled almost beyond imagination. As soon as he closes his eyes, he is an extraordinary athlete. Deleuze describes literature as athletic by means of flight and defection– a ‘minor’ athleticism that flirts with madness in order to uproot dominance and oppression. In other places, like his book on painter Francis Bacon, Deleuze has borrowed the term “affective athleticism” from Antonin Artaud to articulate the intense disfiguration that attempts to manifest in painting. In his own manifestos on theater…

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