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Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Avoid These 10 Newbie Photographer Fails

There’s an awful lot of things to learn when you get your very first camera, especially if it’s an ultra-modern, sophisticated DSLR, with shed-loads of features. So, it’s not surprising that mistakes will be made by many a newbie photographer. Here’s a short list of ten common mistakes: 1. Flashing from a Distance Flash can [...]

This Is Why You Should Photograph Your Rental Car

Dan and his wife took a vacation in Hawaii, and rented a car for their use while visiting. Only the car that they rented was in pretty rough shape on the outside. They took it, but carefully docume…

How to Plan a Lifestyle Shoot

NYIP mentors discuss a few simple adjustments photographers can make to take better family lifestyle portraits.

Are your home electronics spying on you?

FORT MYERS, Fla. Some household electronics may act as spies that gather information that can be used against you. Amazon Echo and Google Home keep audio recordings in iCloud when they are activated. These devices, including cellphones, can store data that can be used in court, according to Fort Myers cybersecurity expert Greg Scasney. That’s […]

How to hire a wedding photographer you’ll love

Firstly, congratulations on your engagement!Now begins the exciting yet somewhat arduous journey of planning your wedding! There's no shame in admitting it. I for one am not a planner. Even with two kids, I suck at organizing anything long term because I obsess easily over the myriad of little…

Safe for Kids and Pets… Just Two of the Reasons I Love Green Works

What I love about Green Works is that I feel confident that my family and pets are safe. Green Works cleans dirt & grime without chemical residue.

Homes Actually Need to Be Practical Now

One of the ironies of social distancing is that it can put privacy in short supply.

The Benefits of Planting Trees in Memory

Planting trees on National Forests slows climate change and reduces our carbon footprint. A single tree can absorb up to 48 pounds of carbon dioxide per year.

Twist Your Turds Into Cool Designs

Odyssey Works engineers transformative experiences

Art collective Odyssey Works transforms one life at a time Audience of One Odyssey Works engineers transformative experiences By Maura Callahan Ayden LeRoux awoke on the morning of Nov. 12 to find her mother and a stranger in her Brooklyn bedroom. The stranger introduced herself as Kristen Racaniello,...

Learners Tell Us What’s Working With We First Works

With the launch of We First Works, we have had many unsolicited and insightful comments and feedback. So much so that we decided to conduct a survey of select learners who have taken one or both purpose courses to hear more about what’s working for them. Here are our findings!

Cross-Curricular Activities About Water

Have students try these activities to expand their knowledge and interest in Water.

Sweat it Out and Take Team-building to Another More Active Level

A new trend in team-building is afoot—and it involves endorphin-inducing sweat sessions. Physical activity engages both brain and body, encourages participants to take risks, bonds people together over a common goal, and has positive effects that endure long after the pulse has returned to its normal rate. Minnesota has no shortage of venues that specialize in heart-pounding experiences for all kinds of groups. Forget stuffy networking…

Expect the unexpected with Graffito Works

Anything can happen when you’re improvising. That’s the thrill of being in the moment and reacting to your surroundings and those around you. And that’s the way a new dance

Talking lit with the women of Literacy Works

Rick Kogan is joined by Christine Kenny and Betsy Rubin of Literacy Works, a Chicago-based nonprofit working to strengthen adult literacy and provide knowledge-sharing opportunities for professionals and volunteers.

‘Alice’ Frame/Works Features Cope

HWS Theatre will continue its Frame/Works series on Friday, Feb. 20 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in Coxe 7 with guest scholar Visiting Assistant Professor of English and Comparative Literature Stephen…