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“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9
Fear is a powerful word. Fear is real. It can stop us right in our tracks, debilitating us. It is the enemy messing with our heads—lying to us, telling us we are less than worthless, and discouraging us from hope. Fear also mirrors that you need to grow in strength and wisdom.
I was afraid of my mother. She was very strict, critical, and moody. She was the disciplinarian of the house. I felt I could never make my mother proud of me as a child no matter how or what I excelled at. Often, she called us, “stupid, good-for-nothing kids.” When I became an adult, I was still anxious and worried she was looking over my shoulder, disapproving angrily, even when she wasn’t there in my apartment.
I wanted to become an actor with my main goal being to make a television commercial so my mother could see me looking back at her on her T.V.; then she would see that I could shine. When it aired, she was shocked, happy, and proud, especially when the neighbors said they saw her daughter on T.V.! She didn’t know I could act or desired to. I finally felt an achievement of my own, and validation that I mattered to her! I WAS GOOD FOR SOMETHING. I knew it; I just had to prove something big to her. How sad that I wasn’t sure of her love or felt validated that I was important to her. That fear was a lie, and I bought it.
“What are YOU afraid of?” I posed this question one night at a dinner.
One guest said he was afraid of getting cancer because his family has a history, and many family members had died from it. Both his parents were diagnosed and, thankfully, are survivors.
One woman said she was afraid of being racially profiled.
Another said she was afraid of being alone in dark, unknown locations.
A young man said he was afraid of disappointing those he loves.
“Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.” Proverbs 29:25
“What do you DO to calm your anxiety?” I asked them.
“I get cancer checkups; I need to take care of myself and my family.”
“When I’m afraid, I do what I love. I draw and write stories.”
“I surround myself with good people I trust, and work with my community in being a part of the solution and not the problem.”
“By having the support and love of my family, it gives me strength.”
- Action cures fear.
- Prayer leads to strength.
- Support provides wisdom.
- Mentors encourage and give good advice.
“The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?” Psalm 27:1
Action cures my fear. When I’m nervous, frazzled, or scared, I stop and acknowledge the moment, take a breath, and then I say this little prayer over and over again, “God is with me all the time.” When I do, I don’t feel alone, my anxiety melts away, and , it’s replaced with focus and courage. Change your focus; keep your sight on God.
“I can do all things through Him who gives me strength.” Phil 4:13
Prayer is strong medicine. Don’t be afraid to ask for prayer, it is an honor to pray for others. God lets us contribute to aide one another in this way. *A helpful tip – If you feel uneasy about asking for prayer for yourself at church or don’t attend church for whatever reason, ask your prayer warrior friends on social media for their help. There are so many prayer groups that you may join or just put in a prayer request. God sends help when we least expect it.
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Phil 4:6
“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31
Support and knowledge provide wisdom. Support is all around us; you just need to seek it out. We know more about mental illness, cancer, racism, dangerous streets, and the weather— basically anything that we’ve ever known, and tomorrow we will know more.
“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” James 1:5 NIV
Seek a mentor. These are people you trust, admire or respect. They could be within your community or not. They could be doctors, teachers, parents, clergy, or co-workers. The internet is full of free information and encouragement. 24 hours a day. 7 days a week.
“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” Proverbs 27:17
Reflecting on my relationship with my mother, we realized she suffered from mental illness, she was possibly bi-polar. This was never diagnosed because it wasn’t something doctors knew too much about back then. She wasn’t sure how to express her love, and didn’t understand how to control her emotions. She didn’t confide in anyone and felt alone and afraid, which turned into resentment towards her husband and children.
Before she passed away many years ago around Halloween, she was invited to a neighborhood party. As I was helping her with her costume, in a tender moment between us, she confided in me a secret. Apparently, when she was young, she once had dreams of performing in the theater as a singer and actress, but was afraid to make it happen because, she grew up poor, and nobody she knew believed in that kind of dream or in her. Then she became married, had kids, and her dream was over. She gave me a sweet, proud smile, and said she was proud I was able to make my dream come true. I realize now that back then, when she was having a good day, she was always singing, and singing took away her fears.
Fear may have led me to reach down deep, which made me gain the strength to bring up the good stuff that gave me the momentum to move forward. It may have pushed me to seek Jesus and His wisdom, and also to reach out to others for help, and even to open my borders to new opportunities, knowledge, and growth in His name. But the one thing that I did not do is, let fear rule and cripple me. I know I am good for something. I always was, and will always be because, I am a daughter of the King of Peace.
And that is the truth.
“For I am the Lord, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, ‘Do not fear; I will help you. Do not be afraid, for I myself will help you,’” Isaiah 41:13-14
About this Contributor
Irene Santiago’s moto is A.B.C = I Act Because of Christ. She is an award winning, working actress, voice talent, speaker, acting coach, and producer. Her work can be seen in television, film, theater, and several commercials. You can find her on her website, facebook, twitter and IMDb.
The article, How Fear Inspired My Life & Career, first appeared on To Be A Person (TBAP).


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I have been having daily, constant head pain now for about 4.5 months; the pain is usually in the back or top of my head, and sometimes in the back of my neck. I have no other symptoms besides the head/neck pain, and the occasional flushing/burning of my face and ears. I have seen a neurologist, PCP, and orthopedic doctor. I have also been going to an acupuncturist for quite some time now, and I have also been seeing someone who does bodywork/myofascial release work. My neck muscles feel very tight but there is no way to loosen them up. I had one MRI scan of my brain which showed up normal. I thought it was trigger points but massage is not working. Heating my neck is the only relief I can find. Unfortunately, I have not seen much relief from anyone. Any ideas?
Hi Babes, Have you looked into Fibromyalgia? There are no blood test or MRI scans only Trigger points. Fibromyalgia can sometimes feel like nerve pain or a trapped nerve. Have you been to see a pain management Doctor?
I was getting bad headaches and pain in my neck, unfortunately alot of other places aswell, but i had stiffness in my neck muscles, shoulders and back, I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. Have you had a fall of any kind or a knock?
If you look under Fibromyalgia/CFS there could be some information similar to what your experiencing. Would you plz let me know how you get on.
I was just wondering if you've ever noticed any other symptoms that you don't think are connected to your head pain...Do you have frequent heartburn, bone or joint aches, frequent urination, gut disturbances (constipation, gut pains), or kidney stones? If you have, get your calcium and parathyroid levels checked (different from thyroid). Also low Vitamin B levels can cause similar issues. Good luck. It can be maddening when you know something isn't right, but you don't know what it could be...~MM
A number of things could show up on an MRI of your cervical spine; herniated disks, degenerative disease, pinched nerves, cervical spine straightening out, etc. Those were just some examples. That particular image will give a detailed picture of the lower part of the brain and the cervical spine/neck. You would be surprised the number of problems your cervical spine can cause. An X-ray really won't show alot in detail like an MRI. You can see vessels, bone, spinal cord, spinal column, etc.
This sounds like my daughter. She was just released from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital; they said she's a hard case. Please forgive my spelling before I begin. She received injections for the occipital nerve - Her pain is in the back right at the base of her skull only. They said that should make her headache go away instantly from the numbing the nerve, then 48 hours for the actual medicine to work. That didn't work at all. So the ran DHE for 3.5 days. She did tolerate that better than most they said after her 7th dose, the pain suddenly got worse so then they thought it wasn't helping. The nurse gave the 8th dose because the neurologist hadn't made rounds yes, they said one more and stop. Part of this I believe also is because the nurse saw (what we have been thinking is just dizzy spells) her have what she said looked to be an absence seizure. Lindz was up to use the restroom and suddenly got dizzy - grabbed me and didn't respond for a few seconds - that's what she's been doing for about 5 weeks - anyway the nurse immediately came to her and pinched her fingers and arms, turned around and Lindz answered "what?" She has no memory of that at all. So then they mentioned doing this 24 hr EEG. They want her to be on normal activities and where the monitor, made sense but she isn't seeing the doctor for a month. She is scheduled to see the pain management again on Friday but she is refusing to do any more injections. I don't understand waiting a month when she increasingly is getting worse. They sent her home one Lyrica 100 mg daily and Robaxin 500 mg tablets taking 2 at a time 4 times a day. Then told us to bring her back if her pain level reaches 8 or higher. When we left she was at a 5. By the way - every doctor, nurse, pain management and pain psychology all said she has developed a high pain tolerance due to learning to living with these headaches daily. They said her 5 pain level this last stay would be any other teens 8-10. She can't even tell us when the last day was that she hasn't had a headache since she was released from the hospital on March 21st. That was her first stay. It's seems the bad pain is coming closer together but she doesn't feel them coming on. She has been on Depakote, Amitriptyline, Compazine, Topamax and Fiorcet at home and Depakon and Toradol IV’s. I can't tell you all of the IV medications. It is fair to say the doctors that have seen her are stumped with her saying "she's a tough case" The attending’s did agree this time they don't believe it's migraines because nothing about her symptoms present as a migraine. She's had ct scan which did show underlying cerebellar tonsils, they don't believe they are significant and not some malformation thing. She's had a MRI, MRA and a 15-20 minute EEG. All which appear to be normal. I'm sure I'm forgetting something but that's what I have at the moment. Oh, one more thing, they said if it were the seizure thing, usually they don't cause headaches but Maryjane - your aunt if you remember her. Your grandma’s sister said her son had seizure where he just starred and he always got headaches after. Just another something to make me scratch my head. I'm most puzzled at waiting a month for follow-up and to get the 24 hr monitor EEG and after her waking up last night in so much pain, we could have already gone back but we have been just trying to help her work through it till she can get to sleep. Lying seems to help and when she gets up and moving around much, seems like it gets bad again but other times she can ignore the pain, go through a whole dance class and feel fine. Any ideas, questions we should ask her doctor would be much appreciated.
Oh, I feel for you and your poor daughter. I think your daughter's situations sounds a bit different from Nico327.
The CT, showed underlying cerebellar tonsils or do you mean low lying cerebellar tonsils?
The MRI was ok? I am questioning how was the CT showing something going on with the cerebellar tonsils and the MRI not? Does not sound right. If the CT showed low lying cerebellar tonsils there is a possibility this could be a Arnold Chiari Malformation; the symptoms sure do sound suspicious. Please refer your story to the Chiari Malformation Forum; your story SOUNDS just like some of their's. I think there is a Chiari specialist in Cincy that could look at the images from the hospital and assess your daughter for this condition.
help for lindz, you definately need to look into Chiari Malformation! Her symptoms sound all too familiar! I have had two mri's that said "low lying cerebrial tonsils" but i really have Chiari Malformation and will be have surgery in may. I will warn you though, most drs will say its an insignificant finding unless they are a true chiari specialist! And Londeres is right we do have a great chiari forum here on medhelp. You and your daughter will be in my prayers! Blessings ~ Shannon
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Allegedly injured a 66-year-old paraplegic woman.
A Harris County grand jury indicted Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Michael Bennett on a federal charge of injury of the elderly at the 2017 Super Bowl that took place at Houston’s NRG Stadium.
Bennett allegedly forced his way through security to get on the field to celebrate with his brother and the New England Patriots. He allegedly injured a 66-year-old paraplegic woman on the security team.
From The Houston Chronicle:
Photos from the day show Michael Bennett with a Super Bowl credential around his neck before the game. He also was on the field during the Patriots’ pregame warmups. In a video of an interview he did on the field postgame, it does not appear that Michael Bennett has a credential around his neck.
Houston police Chief Art Acevedo said Bennett, after the Patriots’ win, “forcibly opened locked doors” in the tunnels of the stadium, then ignored security and pushed several security personnel to get to the field. Acevedo also said Bennett told security, “Y’all must know who I am, and I can own this (expletive). I’m going on the field whether you like it or not.”
Acevedo said there is no video of the incident, but that it was witnessed by a police officer, who checked on the health of the security personnel instead of attempting to detain Michael Bennett on the spot.
The 66-year-old woman sought medical treatment and was diagnosed with a strained back.
Bennett could receive up to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.
During a press conference, Acevedo described Bennett as “morally bankrupt” and found it “pathetic” that someone would put their “hands on a 66-year-old paraplegic and just act like they don’t exist and treat them this way.”
Bennett turned himself in and appeared before a judge on Monday. He received a $10,000 bond and can travel between his home in Hawaii and Houston for his court appearances.
Last September, Bennett accused Las Vegas officers of racially profiling and excessive force after the Mayweather-Mcgregor fight in August. The police answered a call of a possible shooter around Drai’s nightclub in the Cromwell casino:
After clearing the casino, a team of officer’s started heading toward Drai’s nightclub, and while they were on the way there, they located Bennett.
“As they moved toward the nightclub, an individual later identified as Bennett was seen crouched down behind a gaming machine as the officers approached,” McMahill sald. “Once Bennett was in the officer’s view, he quickly ran out the south doors, jumped over a wall onto Flamingo Road East of Las Vegas Boulevard into traffic.”
According to McMahill, the officers viewed Bennett’s actions as suspicious, which is why he was handcuffed.
“Due to Bennett’s actions, and the information the officer’s had at the time, they believed that Bennett may have been involved in the shooting and they gave chase,” McMahill said. “Bennett was placed in handcuffs and detained while officers determined whether or not he was involved in the incident.”
Bennett claimed that the police singled him out and one even threatened to “blow his head off.” The NFL backed Bennett’s story, but the Las Vegas Metro Police Department (LVMPD) has strongly come out and denied all of Bennett’s claim. The two arresting officers are Hispanic males.
Undersheriff of the LVMPD even said that at the scene Bennett told the officers he understood what happened after the officers explained the situation.
A few weeks later, Fuzzy blogged about how additional body cam footage and security camera footage showed that the officers did not racially profile him.
In February 2017, Bennett boycotted a trip to Israel and voiced his support for the BDS movement. He changed his mind about the trip after reading an Israeli paper “where a Israel’s Strategic Affairs and Public Diplomacy Minister Gilad Erdan was quoted as saying: ‘The ministry which I lead is spearheading an intensive fight against the delegitimization and BDS campaigns against Israel, and part of this struggle includes hosting influencers and opinion-formers of international standing in different fields, including sport.'”
Bennett claimed he would not be “used” that way.
— Michael Bennett (@mosesbread72) February 11, 2017
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Is there anything she can't do? Media mogul Oprah Winfrey turns plumber as BFF Gayle King shares snap of her fixing loo
She is a multi-billionaire that had one of the most popular talk shows of all time, owns her own television network and magazine, and has even been nominated for an Academy Award.
But is there anything that Oprah Winfrey can't do?
The answer appears to be no as her long-time friend Gayle King shared a snap on Instagram of the 59-year-old philanthropist fixing a lavatory at her Maui home on Sunday.
Tinkering with her throne: Oprah Winfrey, 59, was snapped by best friend Gayle King while fixing her toilet at her Maui home on Sunday
BFFs: Gayle (pictured left), who shared the snap, serves as editor at large of Oprah's O Magazine and the pair have been friends since 1976
Oprah seems to have dived right in as she has both of her hands in the upper deck of the toilet.
The talk show host might have been a bit overdressed for a rendezvous with the porcelain throne as she wore a brown fedora, white hooded sweatshirt, and yoga pants while trying to fix it.
Her friend and editor at large of Oprah's O Magazine shared the snap with the caption: 'Stars they are just like us @Oprah at her other job plumber ....who knows how to fix the toilet.'
Media mogul: Oprah - pictured at the premiere of The Butler in August 2013 - seems to have dived right in to the dirty job
Sharing private moments is not out of the ordinary for the pair as Oprah and Gayle have had a long time friendship that dates back to 1976.
The pair have such a public bond that rumours have spread about the two being 'more than friends.'
The media mogul addressed these whispers alongside her BFF in an interview for her own O Magazine in August 2006.
Oprah said: 'I understand why people think we're gay. There isn't a definition in our culture for this kind of bond between women. So I get why people have to label it—how can you be this close without it being sexual? How else can you explain a level of intimacy where someone always loves you, always respects you, admires you?'
She does it all! The talk show host has been recently nominated by both BAFTA and SAG for her work as Gloria Gaines in The Butler
Besides tinkering with the loo, the Chairwoman of the OWN network has been racking up nominations for her role as Gloria Gaines in The Butler.
Last Wednesday she was nominated by BAFTA in the Best Supporting Actress category and recently received her first SAG Award nomination.
Perhaps the star could earn her second Academy Award nomination as she was nominated for her role in The Color Purple in 1986.
The Butler is a biographical film that follows Cecil Gaines, played by Forest Whitaker, who serves eight U.S. Presidents during his tenure as a butler at the White House. It is in theaters now.
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The naturally occurring substance psilocybin in certain mushrooms has drawn attention to its potential medicinal properties. Psilocybin coffee is a distinctive and intriguing concoction that is produced when it is mixed with coffee. The potential of Psilocybin Coffee Vancouver is examined in this article, along with its advantages and disadvantages.
Increased attention, Mental Clarity, and Productivity:
Psilocybin coffee promotes attention, mental clarity, and productivity. Psilocybin and caffeine may enhance alertness and focus while supplying a healthy and balanced energy boost. Throughout the day, users frequently report feeling more focused and productive.
Enhanced Mood and Well-Being:
Psilocybin has been associated with improved mood and general well-being. When taken with coffee, it might help to improve mood by fostering pleasant emotions, including contentment, enjoyment, and relaxation. The individuals may feel an elevated mood, less anxiety, and a greater sense of emotional equilibrium.
Creativity & Mindfulness:
Psilocybin coffee has been linked to improved creativity and mindfulness. The mind-expanding qualities of psilocybin with the stimulating effects of coffee may encourage a raised level of awareness and innovative thinking. Users frequently mention increased problem-solving skills, improved idea flow, and a deeper appreciation for creative and innovative endeavours.
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Psilocybin has been known to positively impact relaxation and stress management. It might provide a special combination of relaxation and alertness when paired with coffee. Users frequently talk about feeling quiet and peaceful without feeling sleepy or drugged. People may find that drinking psilocybin coffee offers a peaceful and calming experience that aids relaxation and better stress management.
Psilocybin coffee has received praise for its potential to foster a more profound mind-body connection. Users frequently mention improved sensory perception and a deeper understanding of their surroundings. This link may make self-reflection, introspection, and a greater understanding of oneself easier. Psilocybin coffee can be used to improve mindfulness techniques and encourage a sense of introspection.
Psilocybin coffee may be effortlessly incorporated into daily routines, allowing people to enjoy its advantages without changing their way of life. As with any substance, it is crucial, to begin with a modest dosage and increase it gradually to get the right balance. To ensure a safe and satisfying experience, it is essential to seek the advice of qualified professionals and engage in responsible consumption. Click here Mushroom Microdose Online.
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Psilocybin coffee brings together the special qualities of psilocybin and caffeine, providing a potentially positive and stimulating experience. The potential advantages of psilocybin coffee, such as improved cognitive function, improved mood, increased mindfulness, and less stress, may be investigated by Vancouver locals. Responsible use, self-awareness, and thoughtful decision-making are critical while using any substance. Psilocybin coffee offers an intriguing way for people to enjoy a harmonious fusion of well-being and cognitive improvement.

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Introduction: In the world of competitive gaming, peace of mind and confidence are essential for achieving peak performance. Recoil control poses a significant challenge for players, as it affects aim stability and shot accuracy. To alleviate these concerns, the concept of a “no recoil hack” has emerged, promising peace of mind by eliminating the need for recoil management. This article delves into the controversial topic of using such hacks and their potential impact on gaming.
Understanding Recoil: Recoil refers to the backward movement of a firearm when fired, impacting aim and shot accuracy. Managing recoil requires skill and control to counteract the weapon’s kickback, ensuring consistent and accurate shots. Players spend countless hours honing their recoil control abilities to achieve optimal performance.
The No Recoil Hack: A “no recoil hack” is a software modification or external tool designed to eliminate or minimize recoil in a apex legends mobile hack game. By manipulating game code or utilizing third-party software, players can allegedly say goodbye to recoil worries, experiencing peace of mind by removing the need for manual recoil compensation. This hack claims to enhance player performance by providing a stable and consistent shooting experience.
Advantages and Ethical Considerations: The primary advantage of a no recoil hack lies in the potential for players to enjoy peace of mind during gameplay. By eliminating recoil, players can focus more on their aim and strategic decision-making, free from the worry of managing weapon kickback. However, using such hacks raises ethical concerns within the gaming community. Fair play and sportsmanship are fundamental principles in competitive gaming, and employing hacks undermines these values.
Consequences and Long-Term Impact: While the promise of peace of mind may be appealing, players must consider the potential consequences. Game developers actively combat cheating and employ anti-cheat systems to detect and penalize offenders. Engaging in hacking not only compromises the individual’s gaming experience but also damages trust and fairness within the gaming community. Account suspensions, bans, and a fractured community are potential long-term consequences of using hacks.
Conclusion: Recoil control is a skill that requires practice, dedication, and experience. While the concept of a no recoil hack promises peace of mind, it ultimately undermines the principles of fair play and sportsmanship. True mastery in gaming is achieved through legitimate means, investing time and effort into honing skills rather than relying on shortcuts that compromise the integrity of the game. By upholding the values of fair competition and embracing the challenge of mastering recoil control, players contribute to a thriving gaming environment where achievements are earned through dedication, skill, and genuine gameplay.

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Community Regional Medical Center settles wrongful death lawsuit
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A Fresno hospital has settled a lawsuit with a Valley family after its 68-year-old mother died after receiving a massive dose of a blood thinning medication. The settlement comes after an Action News investigation into what happened after a routine procedure.
Community Regional Medical Center settled the lawsuit for close to the maximum amount under the law. Attorneys for the family members say although the amount does not compensate the loss of their mother, it allows them to continue the healing process.
A family's quest for answers about why their mother died inside Community Regional Medical Center has ended after 10 months. The hospital has settled the wrongful death lawsuit.
"I believe the hospital did the right thing and settled the case early and they settled for the maximum amount. I believe it's a fair settlement given the state of the law that there's only a $250,000 cap," said the family's attorney Warren Paboojian.
Family members say 68-year-old Elena Silva walked into Community Regional Medical Center last December complaining of pain and numbness in her left arm. Sometime during her stay and a routine surgery, medical records show Silva was given too much of a drug called "Heparin". She was given 50 times the ordered amount.
In a statement, Community Regional Medical Center said, "We know this has been a difficult time for the patient's family, and it has been for the hospital as well. The settlement is a fair one. And along the way, we've instituted improved safeguards on medications."
Paboojian said he is satisfied with the steps the hospital has taken to ensure patients are given correct doses of ordered medications. "I think the hospital has reviewed this and is putting in place procedures to prevent this in the future. Fresno Community Hospital is a good hospital and I think that this was just a bad mistake that occurred. They've owned up to it, but it's a good hospital."
According to Silva's death certificate, Heparin toxicity is listed as a significant condition contributing to death.
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We put the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max through our rigorous DXOMARK Display test suite to measure its performance across six criteria. In this test results, we will break down how it fared in a variety of tests and several common use cases.
Key display specifications:
- 6.7-inch OLED, ~88.2% screen-to-body ratio
- Dimensions: 160.7 x 77.6 x 7.85 mm (6.33 x 3.06 x 0.31 inches)
- Resolution: 1290 x 2796 pixels, (~ 460 ppi density)
- Aspect ratio: 19.5:9
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sub-scores and attributes included in the calculations of the global score.
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
The triple-camera array consists of a 12-megapixel wide sensor with an f/1.5 lens along with a 12-megapixel f/1.8 ultra-wide with a 120-degree field of view. The set is completed by a 12-megapixel 77mm telephoto capable of 3x optical zoom. There’s also a LiDAR sensor to help with low-light portraits.
That 12-megapixel wide camera has far larger pixels and a wider aperture than the 12 Pro Max, allowing more light into the sensor for better low-light performance and a more natural depth of field effect.
The benefit of both of these becomes clear when shooting at night, where pictures are clear and detailed without as much reliance on the slower night mode. The shots of cheeses and food below were taken, with night mode off, in near-total darkness with the only source of light coming from a few candles. Yet, detail is plentiful and colours are nice. There’s also none of the overly bright areas often seen on night mode shots. There are still bouts of odd lens flare when shooting at night which can certainly be annoying.
- Boosted outdoor performance, thanks to impressive brightness (measured at over 2000 nits) that improves readability and color rendering
- HDR shows fine contrast tuning, close to the artistic intent, and indoor brightness (1090 nits) is suitable for enjoying HDR content
- Almost no frame drops are visible when playing videos or when gaming
- Viewed on angle, the color cast shifts to green, which impacts skin tone rendering
- Touch interaction lacks smoothness when gaming
- Some imprecise lighting transitions while watching video content
With the appearance of the iPhone 14 Pro Max, Apple continues to refine its flagship product, with the new device surpassing the performance of the iPhone 13 Pro Max in nearly every attribute.
The new model’s display is the brightest among all devices tested to date — over 2000 nits (measured), which means content is readable even under bright sunlight; moreover, the increased brightness also improves overall color rendering.
Although there was no significant improvement in handling SDR video content, whose brightness remains sometimes too low, the new iPhone shows advances in fine contrast rendering of HDR10 content, and has much better playback management than the 13 Pro Max.
As with Apple phones generally, the 14 Pro Max continues to show superior control of aliasing. But when gaming, or watching movies, users might find the new notch design uncomfortably intrusive.
About DXOMARK Display tests: For scoring and analysis in our smartphone and other display reviews, DXOMARK engineers perform a variety of objective and perceptual tests under controlled lab and real-life conditions. Note that we evaluate display attributes using only the device’s built-in display hardware and its still image (gallery) and video apps at their default settings. (For in-depth information about how we evaluate smartphone and other displays, check out our articles, “How DXOMARK tests display quality” and “A closer look at DXOMARK Display testing.”
The following section gathers key elements of our exhaustive tests and analyses performed in DXOMARK laboratories. Detailed performance evaluations under the form of reports are available upon request. Do not hesitate to contact us.
How Display Readability score is composed
Readability evaluates how easily and comfortably users can read still content (photos & web) on the display under different real-life conditions. DXOMARK uses its Display Bench to recreate ambient light conditions ranging from total darkness to bright sunlight. In addition to laboratory tests, perceptual analysis is also made in real-life environments.
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max is the brightest device tested to date, although the increased brightness is not available for all content. That said, the new device has a noticeable advantage over other phones in terms of outdoor readability. At its default settings, it is still not bright enough in low-light environments, but it has good smoothness when adjusting to different ambient lighting conditions, and shows better overall uniformity than its immediate predecessor.
Brightness under various lighting conditions
Although the iPhone has higher brightness than the Samsung, its contrast value is lower due to a less profound dark (28 nits for the iPhone versus 19 nits for the Samsung).
Contrast under various lighting conditions
Readability in a low-light (0 lux) environment
Readability in an indoor (1000 lux) environment
Readability in an outdoor (20 000 lux) environment
Readability in a sunlit (>90 0000 lux) environment
The notch of the iPhone 13 Pro Max generated some uniformity issues in the top part of the display. Now that Apple has switched to a punch hole notch on the 14 Pro Max, the uniformity considerably improved, as shown below.
Luminance uniformity measurement
This graph shows the uniformity of the display with a 20% gray pattern. The more visible the green color, the more uniform the display.
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How Display Color score is composed
The color attribute evaluates the capacity of the device to accurately reproduce colors. The measurements taken are for fidelity, white point color, and gamut coverage. We perform color evaluations for different lighting conditions to see how well the device can manage color in the surrounding environment. Colors are measured using a spectrophotometer in a controlled lighting environment. Perceptual analysis of color rendering is against the reference pattern displayed on a calibrated professional monitor.
The iPhone 14 Pro Max shows much better color uniformity than the 13 Pro Max. In low light, content on the 14 Pro Max takes on an orange cast; indoors, the new device’s color cast is a bit more neutral than its predecessor’s. And while skin tones are still a bit yellow when viewed outdoors, the 14 Pro Max’s rendering is better than the 13 Pro Max’s yellow-green skin tones under the same lighting conditions. On angle, however, the 14 Pro Max takes on a greenish cast that adversely impacts skin tone rendering.
White point under D65 illuminant at 1000 lux
The brightness boost allows the iPhone 14 Pro Max to present more lively colors with the right amounts of detail and shade, whereas the iPhone 13 Pro Max is a bit washed out and the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Exynos) loses all nuances.
Color rendering in sunlight (>90 0000 lux)
Color fidelity measurements
Each arrow represents the color difference between a target color pattern (base of the arrow) and its actual measurement (tip of the arrow). The longer the arrow, the more visible the color difference is. If the arrow stays within the circle, the color difference will be visible only to trained eyes.
Regarding color shift in angle, the iPhone 14 Pro Max is less performant than its predecessor. Not only is the shift more pronounced, as the iPhone 14 Pro Max is more orange to begin with, but colors also shift more rapidly. For example, at a 30° angle, the iPhone 14 Pro Max shifts towards green over 3 JNCD in some cases, while the shift for iPhone 13 Pro Max is around 2 JNCD, as you can see in the graphs below.
Color behavior on angle
This graph shows the color shift when the screen is at an angle. Each dot represents a measurement at a particular angle. Dots inside the inner circle exhibit no color shift in angle; those between the inner and outer circle have shifts that only trained experts will see; but those falling outside the outer circle are noticeable.
Color shift on angle
White spectrum with/without Blue Light Filter
Spectrum measurement comparison of a white web page with the Blue Light Filter on and off.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Snapdragon)
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Snapdragon)
How Display Video score is composed
Our video attribute evaluates the Standard Dynamic Range (SDR) and High Dynamic Range (HDR10) video handling of each device in indoor and low-light conditions. We measure tone mapping, color gamut, brightness and contrast of the display. We perform perceptual analysis against our professional reference monitor (Sony BVM-HX310) to ensure that the rendering respects the artistic intent.
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max puts in a solid performance when handling HDR content, but its SDR video performance remains similar to that of the 13 Pro Max — that is, users may need to manually adjust the brightness to enjoy SDR content in a dark environment. But the 14 Pro Max’s improved contrast produces a rendering with more visible dark tones are more visible and natural highlights.
Although acceptable, the new iPhone’s color cast is less neutral (in other words, more yellow) that of the 13 Pro Max.
Video rendering in a low-light (0 lux) environment
The illustration below represents the brightness measurement (in false colors) of the same video played on the iPhone 14 Pro Max. The example on the left is HDR10, and the one on the right is SDR. The SDR-encoded video is too dark for the eyes, even on mid-tones, compared with the same video that is HDR-encoded. As a result, the user will have to manually adapt the screen brightness when switching between SDR video and HDR video content.
Clipping artifacts are visible in some videos, which results in a strong loss of detail, as can be seen when comparing the iPhone 14 Pro Max with its Samsung peer in the example below.
The 14 Pro Max’s increase in brightness ensures a pleasant experience when viewing HDR content indoors, as you can see below. The iPhone measured over 1000 nits on a white HDR10 pattern versus 469 nits for the Samsung.
Video rendering in an indoor (1000 lux) environment
The iPhone 14 Pro Max is capable of adapting its color gamut depending on the content you play. It matches the DCI-P3 gamut for HDR10 videos and the sRGB gamut for SDR videos well, ensuring pleasant color reproduction when watching videos (although True Tone sets a yellowish white point in a dark environment).
Gamut coverage for video content
The primary colors are measured both in HDR10 and SDR. The extracted color gamut shows the extent of the color area that the device can render. To respect the artistic intent, the measured gamut should match the master color space of each video.
Huawei P40 Pro
Huawei P40 Pro
How Display Motion score is composed
The motion attribute evaluates the handling of dynamic contents. Frame drops, motion blur, and playback artifacts are scrutinized using games and videos.
The iPhone 14 Pro Max’s control of frame drops is similar to that of the 13 Pro Max’s, with both devices recording only a small number of drops during testing. The new model has better video playback management than its immediate predecessor, and has good reactivity when jumping backwards or forwards.
Video frame drops
These long-exposure photos present the number of frame irregularities in a 30-second video. A good performance shows a regular pattern (either a flat gray image or a pull-down pattern).
How Display Touch score is composed
To evaluate touch, DXOMARK uses a touch robot and a high-speed camera to play and record a set of scenarios for smoothness, accuracy and response-time evaluation.
The iPhone14 Pro Max’s touch response time is similar to the 13 Pro Max’s, albeit slightly slower, and the 14 Pro Max falls a bit behind the iPhone 13 Pro Max for smoothness when gaming.
Average Touch Response Time Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
This response time test evaluates precisely the time elapsed between a single touch of the robot on the screen and the displayed action. This test is applied to activities that require a high reactivity, such as gaming.
How Display Artifacts score is composed
Evaluating artifacts means checking for the performance, image rendering and motion flaws that can affect the end-user experience. DXOMARK measures precisely the device’s reflectance and the presence of flicker, and assesses the impact of residual aliasing when playing video games, among other characteristics.
The iPhone 14 Pro Max has a reflection rate of 5%, which is similar to the iPhone 13 Pro Max, but is far from the best performance in our database (measured at 4.2%).
Average Reflectance (SCI) Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Reflectance measurement (SCI)
Measurements above show the reflection of the device within the visible spectrum range (400 nm to 700 nm). It includes both diffuse and specular reflection.
Flicker Frequency Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
This graph represents the frequencies of lighting variation; the highest peak gives the main flicker frequency.
Because of its new notch style, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max comes with an improved screen-to-body ratio; however, the big notch can be disturbing for some full-screen activities, such as watching movies, and some game apps have not yet adapted their content to the new notch.
Notch disturbance (video)
Notch Disturbance (gaming)
The new device continues Apple’s tradition of having excellent control of aliasing.
Screen and design
- Similar design to the iPhone 12 Pro but heavier
- New Sierra Blue colour
- 120Hz screen for the first time on an iPhone
Apple’s Max version of the 13 Pro is a big device. Like, really big. The 6.7-inch screen makes for a phone that requires two hands for comfortable use and the boxy, squared-off design feels sharp. More so than with any other iPhone 13 model, I much prefer using the Pro Max with a softer case.
As great as the design is, there is one irritating aspect. The stainless steel sides pick up smudges like nothing else and they require constant attention to keep them looking anything other than quite grim.
The design of the iPhone 13 Pro Max might be similar to the older model, but the display is a big upgrade.
Each previous generation of iPhones (including the regular iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Mini) have included 60Hz panels so they attempt to refresh 60 times every second. On the iPhone 13 Pro Max, the panel can now refresh up to 120Hz – so 120 times a second. This makes actions, like swiping through homescreens and opening apps, feel much faster.
Refreshing at 120Hz is great sometimes, but not all the time. This is why many Android phones that were locked to 120Hz suffered from awful battery life. To avoid this, the LTPO panel used here is adaptive. It can move between refresh rates depending on the task at hand. This is what Apple calls ProMotion and it’ll be familiar to anyone who has used a recent iPad Pro.


Tips to Keeping Your Pool's Heat Pump Energy-Efficient
Although having a swimming pool is one of the most coveted features on a residential property, more and more homeowners are finding that maintaining a swimming pool can be quite expensive. With all the electrical components involved in keeping the water clean and comfortable, you will quickly notice your electrical costs skyrocketing. So if you are deliberating on lowering your pool-associated costs but still want to enjoy the benefits of a heated swimming pool, you may be wondering how to achieve this. The piece below lists a few practical tips you can use to keep your pool's heat pump energy-efficient.
Start with the right heat pump
Typical mistakes that a few homeowners make is either purchasing their heat pump based on price or assuming that the larger the pump, the hotter the water will be. However, this is a sure fire way to leave the heat pump overwork itself or consume excess energy. When selecting a heat pump, it is best to consult with your pool contractors first. They will take into consideration the size of the swimming pool, the amount of usage the pool gets, the number of people swimming in the pool as well as the overall climatic conditions of your area before they whittle down the options that you can deliberate on for your heat pump.
Complement the heat pump with solar heating
Solar heaters have been on a steady rise among both commercial and residential property owners. And in the recent past, the solar heaters have made their way into the swimming pool industry. The great thing about solar heater is that they can be installed even after you already have a heat pump in place. Secondly, they will provide you with sufficient heating energy for most of the year, which translates into a reduced dependence on your electricity for your pool heating needs. Solar panels, granted, may seem expensive at the onset, but keep in mind that they require minimal maintenance. Thus, you also get to save money in the long run!
Install a solar cover
Another way of efficiently heating your swimming pool is by installing a solar heat cover. When your swimming pool is uncovered, it loses heat at an alarming rate through evaporation. Hence, you find that you have to heat your pool several times during the day if you want the water to stay warm. A solar cover is an excellent solution because it provides a barrier that mitigates the evaporation. Not only does your pool water stay warm but you get to cut on your heating costs too!
For more information on pool heat pumps, contact your local supplier.


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Cyprus Youth TO-GEt-THERe, a Youth Power Small Grants project designed and implemented by the Cultural Movement of Limassol Epilogi and the Famagusta Youth Centre (MAGEM), is pleased to announce the 20th Painting Camp and Exhibition for young artists, taking place in the village of Omodos, from Wednesday 11 to Sunday 15 July, 2012.
Cyprus Youth TO-GEt-THERe, the bicommunal youth project developed by the Cultural Movement of Limassol “Epilogi” in cooperation with the Famagusta Youth Centre (MAGEM), organizes the 20th Painting Camp and Exhibition for young artists in Omodos from Wednesday 11 to Sunday 15 July, 2012. The event aims to create a common ground for the youth of both communities to come together and create artworks strengthening in this way the transcommunal dialogue and relationships. This year, the event in Omodos celebrates Epilogi’s 20th anniversary in the field of the arts and is supported by the local Community Council. 20 young Greek-Cypriot and Turkish-Cypriot artists, aged between 15 and 18 have the chance to take part in this 4-day painting camp, whose goal is to expand their creative horizons by means of different workshops and activities. All the produced works will be exhibited on Sunday 15 July, 2012, from 11:00 am onwards, in the forecourt of the Holy Cross Church of Omodos and the best art will win exciting awards. The Mixed Choir of Epilogi will grant a special music recital for the benefit of the visitors.
Cyprus Youth TO-GEt-THERe is made possible through the Youth Power Small Grants and funded by UNDP-ACT. The 20th Painting Camp and Exhibition is also funded by the Ministry of Education and Culture and the Omodos Community Council.

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Drug-fuelled violence leaves inmates feeling unsafe at riot-hit jail
Her Majesty’s chief inspector of prisons Peter Clarke said his findings must not be used to diagnose the cause of the December 2016 riots.
A riot-hit jail is gripped by drug-fuelled violence with many inmates feeling “unsafe” behind bars, an inspection has found.
The first official report since HMP Birmingham was rocked by disorder has concluded there is too much fighting on wings, often triggered by easy access to “problematic” new psychoactive substances (NPS).
Half of the prisoners surveyed also told inspectors it was “easy to get drugs”, with one in seven said they were getting hooked on drugs while in the jail.
The inspection also found the use of mobile phones and drones to arrange and deliver contraband, like the highly addictive Spice, over the Victorian jail’s high walls was also “a significant threat”.
However, Her Majesty’s chief inspector of prisons Peter Clarke said his findings must not be used to diagnose the cause of the December 2016 riots.
G4S, which runs the prison, called the report “a fair assessment of the very real challenges” it faced, which had also highlighted staff and managers’ determination “to move on” and improve.
Rioting at the Winson Green jail was some of the worst in years at a UK prison. Four wings were still out of action for repairs when inspectors arrived in mid-February, with 500 inmates transferred to other sites, leaving a then population of just under 1,000.
Mr Clarke said the reasons for his unannounced inspection was to make sure the jail was still safe and secure – and to establish a baseline for improvement.
He has tabled four chief recommendations for the governor, including a “a clear strategy” to reduce violence.
G4S was also told to improve staff-prisoner relationships and inmates’ behaviour, provide “a decent regime” of learning and work, and encourage as many prisoners as possible to take up activities.
Mr Clarke has also called for an “integrated approach” to reduce the supply and demand of drugs.
The inspection, which asked prisoners what they thought, found that “high” levels of violence and drugs were two key concerns for those behind bars.
A survey of the population found 59% of prisoners “felt unsafe at some time during their stay in Birmingham and over a third felt unsafe at the time of inspection”.
Mr Clarke also found the riots “had a profound effect upon many members of staff” and there was “still a palpable sense of shock at the suddenness and ferocity of what had happened”.
However, he said prison bosses were “committed” to tackling the problems and “did not want to be defined” by the disorder.
Turning to the problems, Mr Clarke added: “We found the high level of drug availability, often leading to debt, was one of the primary triggers of violence.”
Routine testing, cell finds and medical incidents had showed “that new psychoactive substances (NPS) had become problematic.”
“The use of Spice was a particular issue,” it added.
Mr Clarke said: “The use of mobile phones and drones to arrange and deliver drugs was identified as a significant threat and intelligence-gathering had identified several hotspots and weak areas”
The report also concluded “violence had increased substantially since our previous inspection”, with 187 assaults recorded on staff and 218 attacks on prisoners between June and November last year.

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Tuesdays, 5:00-6:00pm: 8 sessions
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In this class, students will explore an array of circus arts elements including: prop-work, juggling, acrobatics, pyramid building, creative movement, and group choreography. Students will work together as a team to create their own group circus performance, which they will present for family and friends at the last class of the semester. You don't have to walk a tightrope or be a bearded lady to join this exciting class!
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2013 Eagles NFL draft guide
Examining Philadelphia's draft history and potential picks this year
Insider's NFL and draft experts -- Todd McShay, Mel Kiper, Chris Sprow and Gary Horton -- have teamed up to give a full breakdown of all that should be considered for each team as it enters the 2013 NFL draft. Here we look at the Philadelphia Eagles.
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Major need: If healthy, LT Jason Peters and RT Todd Herremans are very good players. But they are both coming off injuries and age and durability are concerns. Do they fit the athleticism needed at offensive tackle in this new Chip Kelly offense? There are also questions at guard, and if Herremans moves inside to bolster that position, it could raise future issues at tackle.
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Japanese style Hamburger (和風ハンバーグ)Course: Featured, Japanese, Main Course, Uncategorized
Now, here’s a nugget of history for you: the concept of mixing ingredients from different cultures has been around since the late 19th century in Japan, evolving over time into dishes like this one that blend the Western hamburger with distinctly Japanese flavors. The addition of daikon, a staple in Japanese cuisine known for its digestive health benefits, and the use of shiso, which is packed with vitamins and minerals, makes this burger not only a delight to eat but also a boost to your health.
One of the coolest parts about making this burger is how the radish is grated and drained, which is key to achieving that signature sourish flavor without the sogginess. And let’s not forget the Ponzu sauce—a blend of soy sauce, rice vinegar, and lemon juice—that adds a tangy kick, elevating the whole dish to new heights. This isn’t just any burger; it’s a carefully crafted meal that respects the balance of flavors and nutrition.
Serving it up on shiso leaves instead of a bun is the cherry on top, giving it an authentic touch and adding an extra layer of flavor. Plus, this method of serving cuts down on the carbs, making it an even healthier option. Whether you’re a fan of Japanese cuisine or just looking to shake up your burger game, this dish is a testament to the delicious harmony of health and flavor. It’s like hitting the gym and the flavor jackpot at the same time!
Minced mixture of beef and pork 300 g (10.7 oz)
Finely chopped onion 50 g (1.78 oz) or 2 tbsp
Finely chopped lotus root 50 g (1.78 oz)
2 small daikon radishes or one medium
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp lemon sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
3 tbsp Panko breadcrumbs or regular breadcrumbs
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
Sesame oil for frying
- Grate the Daikon radish on a fine grater. Drain off excess liquid and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, chopped onion and lotus root, salt, pepper, panko breadcrumbs and chopped shiso leaves.
*Reserve some of the shiso leaves for garnish. We’ll need 2 shiso leaves for garnishing one hamburger.
- Form equally sized hamburgers.
- Fry them in sesame oil under a closed lid until golden brown. It should take about 7 minutes on each side over medium heat.
- Now let’s prepare the Ponzu sauce. To do this, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar and lemon juice. It’s ready!
- Now the final stage. Place the hamburger on a shiso leaf, cover it with a second one, then place grated daikon on top and pour 1 teaspoon of ponzu sauce over it. Do the same with all the hamburger. This dish is traditionally served with rice. This Japanese-style version of the hamburger is healthier and has its unique flavor thanks to shiso leaves, Ponzu sauce and daikon.

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The Florida Panthers struggled in their last few seasons under head coach Joel Quenneville, but this season they’ve gone on a surprising and successful run with the team’s new head coach, Andrew Brunette. The big question is what changes did Brunette make?
Andrew Brunette led the Florida Panthers through Joel Quenneville’s resignation. The team has been struggling since their coach left, but they have been able to find success with a new system that is not as reliant on Brunette.
Bruno is his nickname among his pals.
Andrew Brunette was a teammate for 1,110 regular-season games across 16 NHL seasons. The Minnesota Wild referred to him as coach, assistant general manager, special assistant to the general manager, and director of player personnel when he retired in 2012. Joel Quenneville contacted him in July 2019 and offered him to join his coaching team as an assistant coach with the Florida Panthers.
Joel Quenneville, who coached Brunette for three seasons as a member of the Colorado Avalanche and then again with the Chicago Blackhawks in Brunette’s last season as a player.
Joel Quenneville, the same Joel Quenneville who resigned with the Panthers unbeaten on Oct. 28. (7-0-0).
Andrew Brunette is now the temporary head coach in Florida, entrusted with dealing with an unforeseen issue that threatened to wreck the franchise’s otherwise promising season.
“These are not the kinds of situations I’d ever want to find myself in. However, in life, you just accept what is handed to you and do the best job you can “Brunette recently told ESPN.
After an inquiry into how the Chicago Blackhawks handled charges by Kyle Beach that former video coach Brad Aldrich sexually abused him in 2010, Quenneville resigned. During the team’s Stanley Cup Playoff run, Quenneville attended a meeting regarding the allegations and, like everyone else in a position of authority in that meeting, took no immediate action. When Chicago won the Stanley Cup, Aldrich stayed on his staff and rejoiced with the other coaches.
Stan Bowman, the Blackhawks’ general manager, and Al MacIsaac, the team’s senior vice president of hockey operations, both resigned after the probe was made public in October. After meeting with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and Panthers owner Vincent Viola in New York, Quenneville offered his resignation.
“Suffice it to say that whatever talks I had with Joel, or I assume Vinnie Viola had with Joel, Joel eventually decided that resigning was the most rational course of action for him,” Bettman said.
The Panthers organization was stunned and scrambling as a result of the change of events. From captain Aleksander Barkov and other chosen leaders to elder veterans like Patric Hornqvist and Joe Thornton, the players debated how to manage the problem internally. They were clear in their intention to keep doing what they had been doing under Quenneville rather than abruptly shifting direction with someone from outside the organization.
“We just said that no changes were required. That’s very much how it happened “MacKenzie Weegar, a defenseman, agreed.
Brunette seemed to be an obvious substitute. Someone the players were familiar with. Someone they regarded as a natural extension of their ice success.
“He was a co-architect of a lot of the things that were already going on here. He made a substantial contribution to the current framework. So, why don’t we keep going and see what happens?” Bill Zito, the Panthers’ general manager, stated as much. “When you look at who this individual is and what skills he or she has, it all makes sense.”
The only thing left for the general manager to determine was whether or not his new head coach wanted to be a head coach.
“That was my very first query to him. ‘Bruno, what are your objectives?’ I said. He said that he aspired to become a head coach. And when I inquired whether he was simply making it up, he answered no, that he meant it “Zito said.
Brunette remembers it thus way: “‘Let’s give it a go,’ I reasoned. And maybe I’ll try it again in the future.”
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Maintaining such procedures, according to Laperriere, is the easiest part as a coach.
“Systems, after all, are systems. It’s not difficult to describe a system to someone who is familiar with the game. However, it’s the simple things that count, such as making your players feel at ease “Laperriere said. “I’m sure the atmosphere in the room was a touch shaky. He, on the other hand, has the appropriate demeanor to calm them down. Bruno is the ideal candidate for the job.”
Brunette refused to discuss his personal feelings about succeeding Quenneville, a friend and previous head coach. “I believe we are all aware of the terrible situation. With all that’s happened, there’s been a lot of grief “he said
But, according to Laperriere, it had to be tough for his pal.
“He’s a tremendous Q fan, and he learnt a lot from him, both as a player and as a coach,” Laperriere said.
The key to controlling the team’s emotions after Quenneville’s departure, according to Brunette, was to emphasize that they were all in this together.
“All you have to do is strive to be a good teammate. There’s been some rallying among us as we strive to keep the squad going ahead “he said
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Will Florida’s head coach be Andrew Brunette for the remainder of the season?
“We’ll have to wait and see. We’ll just have to watch how things go “Since Brunette was handed the keys, Zito told ESPN last week that he hasn’t talked to any other coaching candidates about taking over the Panthers.
“Things were going very well, so it doesn’t make much sense to bring in a change just for the sake of change when the greatest option may be right under our nose,” Zito remarked. “In this case, familiarity could promote comfort rather than hate.”
In a moment of need, the Panthers turned to someone they knew.
They shifted their gaze to Bruno. And Laperriere believes he made the correct decision.
“He is truthful. And regardless of the generation we’re talking about, we all want a coach who will be honest with us. That’s the type of man Bruno is “he said “I envision him teaching for a long period there.”


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Saturday, 19 April 2014
Sunday, 13 April 2014
Call me old-fashioned, but I really love this simple and beautiful “Old Viennese Rose” from the Vienna Porcelain Manufactory Augarten. Even though I am not the type of person to have complete Meissen porcelain dinnerware in a glass cabinet in my dining room (like our grandmothers did), this is probably the only flower-patterned dinnerware I would really like to have.
Last time I stayed in Vienna, I went on a guided tour through the Vienna Porcelain Manufactory Augarten. During the tour, we visited the artists who paint all the porcelain by hand. There was one lady who patiently worked on the “Purple Rose” pattern. In the manufactory’s shop and museum I saw the “Old Viennese Rose” porcelain again. A few days later I visited some good friends, and I spotted it again, the good old Viennese Rose. When I came back home to Switzerland, a very, very dear friend and a former working colleague posted the same “Viennese Rose” post stamp on my Facebook wall.
This “Rose” seems to follow me. Even though the “Viennese Purple Rose” was created in the era of Biedermeier, it didn’t lose any of its popularity.
A few weeks ago, I checked the Austrian online selling platform for the vintage articles and I was surprised that there are so many of the old complete Augarten’s “Old Viennese Rose” sets that are still offered for sale. Many times it was noted that the porcelain dinnerware is old, but never used. It had been locked up in some grandma’s glass cabinet.
For many people, this dinnerware was obviously too precious for a daily use. Also, I can imagine that it was purchased as dowry for the wedding. Maybe it was just a matter of prestige to own this particular porcelain dinnerware.
One thing is sure: if I had the "Old Viennese Rose" porcelain cup, I would enjoy drinking my tea out of it.
Monday, 7 April 2014
|Turquoise zebra egg, stoneware, 30 cm in length, 15 cm in height.|
Easter is just around the corner, so I wanted to show you my favourite Easter egg. I think that my love for zebra stripes and my obsession with the turquoise colour are no secret. This egg incorporates them both, so here it is, a silly turquoise zebra egg.
I made the zebra pattern with liquid latex. I applied the latex on the bisque ware with my finger (I really hate to clean brushes). As soon as the latex got dry, I glazed the entire egg with my turquoise glaze. The latex stripes serve as a barrier so the areas with the latex on it didn’t soak the glaze. Those parts will stay unglazed. When the glaze is completely dry, I can pull the latex stripes away. It is very important to remove all the latex, because I'm pretty sure the kiln wouldn’t be happy about it.
|Freshly glazed egg and removed latex stripes.|
Saturday, 29 March 2014
Something amazing happened yesterday. I went for a walk with my son to the nearby biotope. Last time we went there it was in the middle of the winter so now I hoped to show him the awakening of nature.
We left the village behind us. Then we took the path that goes uphill, with beautiful and peaceful scenery with many old wooden barns scattered along green undulating meadows. This is where my son started to slow down, complaining that he is too tired and that he would like to turn back. So I had to promise him that just around the corner there is a big surprise waiting for us. What I had in mind was all kind of animals, birds and all the newly sprouted vegetation.
When we came to the biotope, it was not exactly the bucolic landscape what we saw. There were huge diggers everywhere, bare ground, ditches, huge piles of stones and something that made my heart beat faster. Clay! The diggers were spreading clay at the bottom of the future pond. I asked one of the workers if the clay comes from this biotope, but he told me that it was delivered from the nearby gravel quarry.
Until this exact moment it never crossed my mind to search for some local clay. Even though I was always secretly dreaming about it: Digging my own clay from the local river bank, purifying it from the branches and stones, letting it mature in a ditch and then one day make something beautiful with it. But, let’s be realistic: I am happy when I can find time to even work with clay in the first place.
So I decided to take a sample of clay and test it in my next firing. If it is good enough, I will probably go to this gravel quarry and try to get some more. And I guess I will not be digging it by myself after all; I will let the machines do it for me.
Thursday, 20 March 2014
When I think about my life, there are a few things I would do differently if I had a chance. One is that I would study ceramics at the University of Applied Arts in Vienna. Every time I visit Vienna, I catch myself sneaking through its studios. The huge ceramic atelier with a high ceiling is situated at the ground floor of a beautiful old brick-facade building at the Oskar Kokoschka-Platz. The ceramic studio is filled with light and a good portion of artistic flair.
There is a big area with pottery wheels and working tables, a separate room for the plaster mould making, glazing and a kiln room in the basement. The floors are full of clay dust. The shelves are filled with moulds and pots.
I wanted to make a few photos of the atelier so I asked for permission. Instead of a quick sneak inside, I started a very nice conversation with ceramicists who work there. When I told them how much I wanted to study there, they explained me that the Institute of Ceramic Arts has been shut.
It is no longer possible to study ceramics at the University of Applied Arts in Vienna. The same happened with classical sculpture. The only reason the ceramic atelier is still there is to support other departments such as a design. How could that happen? Am I such an old fashioned person that I just don’t understand the importance of the rise of digital media and gender studies?
Well, the world is changing and I have to accept it. However, every time I visit the ceramic studio at the University of Applied Arts I have to think of the grand dame of ceramics Lucie Rie. She had studied ceramics in these exact rooms.
I just hope that this ceramics atelier remains as it is: full of clay, dust, plaster, arts and history.
Tuesday, 4 March 2014
Last week I went on a guided tour through the Vienna Porcelain Manufactory Augarten. Even though I took the same tour some 15 years ago, I found it very interesting to look behind the scenes of professional porcelain making again. In this one-hour tour, you can catch a glimpse behind the scenes: From mixing porcelain from kaolin, feldspar and quartz, to slip casting, throwing, sanding and firing until the final glazing, painting and distribution.
As a studio potter, I have the same or a very similar workflow. Nevertheless, I was fascinated by the fact that there is a separate section for each production step. When I think of the way I work in my one-room studio, it makes me feel rather small. On the other hand, I have never considered the lack of space as an obstacle in my creativity.
I was nearly breathless while sneaking between huge shelves filled with plaster moulds and huge amounts of porcelain-ware waiting to be fired or painted. Another thing that amazes me is that all the filigree decoration patterns on their porcelain are hand-painted by skilled artists. When you look at the final products, it is hard to believe that they were not finished by a machine.
Unfortunately I was not allowed to take photos during the tour so I cannot share any with you. If you want to learn more about this nearly 300 hundred years old institution, you can check their nicely made homepage. Also I can recommend this short video.
If you ever come to Vienna, or if you live there already, visit one of the oldest European porcelain manufactories.
Friday, 21 February 2014
The evening of the vernissage was a great success. All the tension and worries, that bothered me a few days before the vernissage, were gone as soon as the first visitors arrived. I met a lot of interesting and inspiring people and I was happy to have family and friends by my side. Beside my ceramics and textile art from Gabrielle, the guests enjoyed the gentle tunes from my brother’s guitar. Here are a few moments of this wonderful evening.
(Photos by Lea Steinmann for danci ceramics)

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Sale to include Vintage Aluminum from the collection of Dan & Hope Overmeyer, Toldeo OH.
100's of pieces of aluminum by Wendell August Fordge, Palmer Smith, Buenilum, Everlast, Continental, Arthur-Armour, Bruce Fox, Cellini-Craft, Shup Laird,
J. Braun, Guildcraft & more. Many hard to find patterns and forms!
Also included is a collection of Blenko Glassware
A leading influence in the post World War II era of modern decorative arts, Blenko glass brought style, color and utility to that market. Now identified as mid century modern this economical line of art glassware is currently enjoying renewed interest by older collectors and new interest by young collectors on a budget. This single owner collection encompasses a broad selection of colors and forms not recently seen on the market in such volume. Topaz, tangerine, sapphire, amethyst, emerald, turquoise and ruby are just a few of the deep rich colors that abound in this collection. Hollowware, stemware, dinnerware and decorative are basic forms that hint at the variety of modern interpretations that Blenko artists exploited. Horizontal "Long Horn" vases, over-sized goblets with air twist decoration found within stems and stoppers, thread wraps and Blenkos' own crackle style glassware objects are a few of the designs within this group.
Other colors such as jonquil, chartreuse, amber, pine, wheat and Blenko blue enhance Blenkos' iconic forms like their double spouted square body water jars, ivy vases, pinch decanters and dimple sided objects of all utility. Unusual centerpieces like, double tiered vase within vase, large diameter chargers, compotes and console sets. One of a kind forms such as fish vases, steer head wall vases, zodiac medallions and a frog bin compliment the variety offered at this auction. This is a rare opportunity to choose from free form pitchers, glassware, service pieces, over-sized vases and bottles with all forms of stoppers.


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There are a number of new appliances designs coming on-line, these are where possible being built up as "dual-cab" appliances. Some of the newest "14" or "quick attack" style appliances are now being fitted with CAFS units (Compressed Air Foam Systems), these units are designed to extend the water capacity with the use of foam.
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State Duma, FSB chief urge greater protection for Russia’s informational infrastructure
The Friday discussion between lawmakers and FSB director Aleksandr Bortnikov was closed to the press, but some of the participants of the event shed some light on it in subsequent interviews.
State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin said in comments with Interfax that in his opinion the laws that guarantee the informational security of the nation must be adequate to the challenges that the country faces.
“The comparative categories, like ‘making harsher’ or ‘making stronger’ are unacceptable. The legislation in the security sphere must be effective and it must solve the tasks and react to the challenges that the country is facing,” Volodin said.
First deputy head of the State Duma Committee for Security and Countering Corruption, Dmitry Savelyev, told TASS that among other issues the lawmakers and the FSB head discussed the possibility of creation Russia’s own internet messengers.
“I think that we will need to alter our laws to introduce own messengers in Russia and to develop computer chips. This is very important,” he said.
“Cybersecurity is currently on the top of the agenda, I mean the development of Russian computer systems and software and especially the development of hardware on the basis of Russian research. As long as servers remain in their hands, abroad, they have all informational leverage,” he added.
The head of the lower house Committee for Security and Countering Corruption, MP Vasily Piskaryov, told reporters that lawmakers and the head of the Federal Security Service had a constructive and interesting discussion.
“The State Duma parties have a single consolidated position. It is that the protection of national interests and of Russia’s sovereignty is a common objective,” he said. Piskaryov then emphasized that any illegal activities in the cyber sphere must be cut short, but such decisions must not infringe upon the interests of law abiding citizens or violate the constitutional principles that protect privacy.
The head of the State Duma Committee for Informational Policies, MP Leonid Levin, told reporters that he and his colleagues discussed cyberattacks and their possible effect on the state during their meeting with the FSB director. He also confirmed that a large part of Bortnikov’s report was dedicated to the development of domestic software and the necessity to gradually achieve the situation when all state agencies run only such software.
Another issue discussed at the closed parliamentary session was countering the spreading of illegal content, including extremist materials.
The head of the Communist Party, Gennady Zyuganov, said that in his view information security was of primary importance in the current political situation in the world.
“Not a single country, no matter how powerful it is, is not protected from informational aggression and various provocations,” Zyuganov told Interfax. He also urged to invest more in science and education.
“One-and-a-half million Russian specialists of the highest qualifications are currently working abroad. Bill Gates became the richest man in America thanks to 100 computer programmers, and 50 of them were Russians. They could have worked in our laboratories and institutes,” he said.
The head of the United Russia MPs – the largest representation in the lower house – said that the Friday meeting was akin to “setting the watches” in a counter-terrorist operation.
“It was important for us to hear that we are making passing the right bills in the data security sphere. We understand what we are doing. We are going to pass sufficient acts, on the basis of the best international experience and practice. And there will be no excesses,” Vladimir Vasiliev was quoted as saying by Interfax.


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Man charged with drug possession after firing rifle in home
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ)- A man taken to jail in Fayette County Sunday greeted police with a shot from a rifle near Locust Avenue.
Officers say they were responding to a shots fired call when they heard what sounded like a gun shot from an apartment around 1 a.m.
Police say they went to the apartment where they found 29-year-old Joan Villalobos Corral fired one shot.
Police arrested him and charged him with wanton endangerment of a police officer and drug possession because they say they found what looked like cocaine in his house.


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GREEN, Ohio – Some politicians are trying to put a stop to the easy access kids get to unhealthy fattening foods through junk food (search) vending machines in their high schools. But the schools say banning the vendors could do more harm than good.
"The schools are just catering to the taste, if you will, of the young people as opposed to providing healthy meals for them," said Sen. Ray Miller, D-Columbus, who has introduced legislation in the Ohio Legislature (search) that would limit the stuff students can access in vending machines and lunch lines.
According to Miller's bill, chips and cookies would not be sold à la carte, and carbonated drinks would be off-limits during school hours.
Nationally, more than 15 percent of children under age 19 are overweight, according to government statistics. As junk food becomes more popular, school districts have become more dependent on the revenue that comes from selling it.
Schools in Green, for instance, just signed a $170,000 contract with Coke in order to renovate its high school stadium, a contract that could be lost under the new legislation.
"This is taking it a step too far, and it is taking it a step too far before really looking at the financial aspect," said John Goldsberry, superintendent of Green schools (search).
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$85 for a coffee-stained T-shirt? Starbucks collaboration with top fashion designers has some odd results
There's nothing new about a designer rip in a pair of jeans, or a 'distressed' shirt complete with dubiously decorative bleach drips.
But would you fork out $85 for a T-shirt that has a coffee stains down its front?
Top New York Fashion Week designer, Alexander Wang, has designed a special tee for Starbucks that elevates hapless morning accident to an art-form.
Dirty art: Top New York designer Alexander Wang's spilt coffee T-shirt, created for coffee chain Starbucks, costs $85
Featuring none other than the image of spilt black coffee, the white T-shirt is splattered with coffee brown, the chain's logo faintly discernible among the stain's splashes.
The designer spill is part of a collaboration between the Council of Fashion Designers America and the global café megalith to help celebrate '40 years of coffee, culture and the continued evolution' by the Seattle-based brand.
Billy Reid and Sophie Theallet have also joined forces with Starbucks for the collaboration - their tees rather more clean-looking, if not so eccentric.
Taking inspiration from the coffee houses, the designers were asked to make their own interpretations of the brand and translate them into clothing designs.
Cup o' Joe: The Starbucks collaboration sees top designers' creations on sale to celebrate the Seattle-based coffee chain's 40th birthday
Theallet channels the company's proudly global vision - and far-reaching business ventures - by featuring a jigsaw-like map of the world on her T-shirt, while Reid takes the Starbucks logo and spatters it, paint gun and stencil-like, onto the shoulder of a brown shirt.
Alexander Wang is more widely known for his highly covetable line of metal-detailed handbags and purses. His recent spring/summer 2012 show at New York Fashion Week saw a stunning collection including bright geometric patterns and transparent materials.
The special tees, part of the chain's support for the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, are available to pre-order at department store Nordstrom.com and are on sale at Starbucks.com.
Next time you spill coffee down a shirt on your way to work, fear not: If it's good enough for fashion A-listers, it's good enough for that board meeting.
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During his visit to Artsakh Yerevan Mayor Taron Margaryan together with the heads of the administrative districts of Yerevan visited one of the military units of the NKR Defense Army and had a meeting with the fixed period servicemen from Yerevan. Talking to them the Taron Margaryan noted that defending the homeland borders hundreds kilometers away from home is a responsible and important mission and assured that the Municipality of Yerevan is always ready to support Yerevan servicemen in taking their service with honour. "Generally, the significance of the army is great for each of us and with such initiatives we express our special attitude to our army, our soldiers and their parents", said the Mayor. The soldiers in their turn thanked Taron Margaryan for permanent attention and support as well as for the possibility to have a regular meeting with their parents. They also assured the Mayor that they defend the borders of homeland with honour and responsibility.
During the visit the servicemen talked with the heads of the districts they live, shared their impressions of the service and thanked for caring attitude.
Wishing the servicemen a good service Mayor Taron Margaryan once again assured that the programs of servicemen encouragement of the Municipality will be long-lasting.
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This 100% silk scarf has been created using a photograph I’ve taken of the back of a vintage Levi jacket that I’ve embellished . The hand-embroidered patches I used on the jacket I designed and had made by talented artisans in Pakistan.
The scarf has the look of denim with the beauty of silk.
Digitally printed onto 100% Silk Twill with a hand-rolled hem.
Size 90 x 90cms