Chris checks in with Eimear King, the new voice on The Future of Photography and answers a question on photographic travel preparations, including camera time zones and some really nifty Lightroom stuff, so you can focus on the really important things. [sc:podlovebutton] Links: SPONSOR: HoneyBook. Get 50% off with code TOPFLOOR Download the MP3 for … Continue reading "873 The Flowers and the Bees"

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Chris has a special guest on today’s episode. HP Kaggerud is in the house and while you might not have heard about him in the context of photography, chances are that as a TFTTF listener you have heard his music many times before. Chris and HP talk about life and creativity and how it all … Continue reading "878 Don’t Matter Where You Go"

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Let’s go a bit deeper into two aspects of the last episode: frameworks and how they can help you with your photography and perspectives.. but not just those that we photographers love so much. [sc:podlovebutton] Links: Baltic Sea – Photos by Chris Marquardt Inbox Zero – YouTube Pomodoro Technique – Wikipedia Getting Things Done – … Continue reading "880 Perspectives and Frameworks"

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You’re an amazing community. And a big welcome to the new patrons who have decided to support an independent creator. I’m humbled by your support. Let me say a quick thank you to the new patrons: Sid, Jeffrey, Gerald, Wayne, Jacob, CArol, Colin, Chris, Robert, Filip, Roger, Robert-Francois, David, Terry, Earl, Hank, Manuel, Dain and … Continue reading "887 Heartwarming"

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I am testing this new format for when I travel. So here are, as a test, my ramblings from the Viewfinder Villa kitchen table. Links: Download the MP3 for this episode Receive TFTTF updates via email

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This episode is all about challenging yourself to new heights… of course with a challenge or two. Also Alex wants to know what’s up with those terms and conditions where some photo businesses seem to make you sign away the rights to your photos. Download the MP3 for this episode Receive TFTTF updates via email … Continue reading "892 To New Heights"

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Chris takes a break from packing for his trip to share some additional details of the Moscow Extension of the Lake Baikal workshop. And then adds a little sound-seeing from the Moscow subway. Download the MP3 for this episode Receive TFTTF updates via email Support the show on Patreon or via SEPA

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Expand programs to meet the urgencies of this moment. There'll be broad, bipartisan support from the public.

My country's rules are based on trust — both on the part of citizens and officials. But I know this doesn't work for every society.

Four relatively narrow policy topics hint at the difficulties ahead: small-business relief, education, city and state solvency, and employment.

Herd immunity has a cost.

U.N.'s World Press Freedom Day's theme of "Journalism without Fear or Favour" is reflected in an array of award-winning work.

The world of horse rescue isn't easy for anyone to take day in and day out. For volunteers who frequent horse auctions along the Canadian or Mexican borders, bidding against agents for meat processing plants, the constant onslaught of confused, homeless horses can be enough to make them lose faith in the world. Photographer Sarah […]

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Gallyn Mitchell has been on a streak of bad luck lately. It started in 2012 when he had a thumb snapped off by a horse's hoof in a gate accident. He recovered, but wasn't back in the saddle long before he had a spill that left him with two spinal fractures and a broken ankle. […]

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When Courtney Hernandez took to the track for her first start on December 7, she and mount Wildshoes for Me had tougher competition than the horse's $5,000 claiming pricetag would suggest. Hernandez left the gate just two spots away from older brother Colby Hernandez. “My brother rode at the side of me the whole time. […]

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New Year's Day dawned rainy and windy as London's New Year's Day Parade took to the streets. The weather didn't deter the crowds though, and it couldn't rinse the smiles off four riders who tacked up their off-track Thoroughbreds for the parade. The quartet, sporting the yellow, red, and black quarter sheets that are practically […]

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At least one contestant in the upcoming National Handicapping Championship on Jan. 24-26 will be playing for more than the sizable winner's purse. Brent Sumja, a former trainer who recently emerged the winner of the 2013 National Handicapping Championship Tour, will be eligible for a $2-million bonus on top of the Championship's $750,000 winner's share. […]

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To this day, Mike DeMent isn't sure what drove him to look over the entries at Beulah Park in early January. The Chicago-based art director was idly clicking through a claiming race when he spotted 11-year-old Oh So Awesome. Something about the name seemed familiar to DeMent, who manages his family's small racing operation Brigade […]

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The racing industry isn't exactly known for having an atmosphere of cooperation. The conflicts within the sport stack up fast after a quick glance at the headlines. Change is on the horizon in at least one area, though—drug regulation. Officials are coming together around the Mid-Atlantic Uniform Medication Program, an initiative promoted by the Racing […]

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The Communication Alliance for Networking Thoroughbred Ex-Racehorses' Kentucky division took its operation to a new level this month when it opened its first official retraining facility in Georgetown. For both CANTER Kentucky executive director Amanda Graham and trainer Stephanie Calendrillo, the event marks the realization of long-term goals. Graham has been saving money to open the […]

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What would horse racing in the United States become if some 22 percent of the population placed a bet each year? In a world with increasingly diverse entertainment and gaming options and the sport's fan base shrinking by 4 percent annually (according to the 2011 McKinsey Report), the Jockey Club and American racetracks are struggling to […]

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Much like horse trainers, writers are never truly retired from their craft. After a lengthy career that has included seven books, numerous legal articles and time spent as an editor of a regional weekly newspaper in California, Merle Horwitz isn't done writing yet. His latest book, a novel called “Winners,” was released in December. This […]

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Snowed in? S'no problem. For those in the path of winter storm Jonas, as long as you've got electricity and Internet access (or even a cellphone signal and a smartphone), this is a great weekend to stay indoors and play some races. When this was written on Friday, there was some uncertainty about which tracks […]

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The calendar says late January but it's now less than 100 days until the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 7 and it's time to start thinking about springtime and roses. The Kentucky Derby points races get a lot more serious in three weeks with the Grade 2 Risen Star at Louisiana Downs the […]

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Another big weekend of racing is upon us as we roll into February. The year's first two Grade 1 races are coming up at Gulfstream Park on Saturday, and some fan favorites will make their season debuts on opposite coasts. A tough field of seasoned runners have lined up to contest the G1 Donn Handicap, and […]

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The Road to the Kentucky Derby is about to ramp up in a significant way, starting with this long holiday weekend. The schedule features the final two 10-point prep races before the stakes climb to 50 points for the winners, but also on tap are a couple of non-point events that are must-see viewing for […]

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Saturday's Grade 2 Risen Star Stakes is the first of 16 prep races that comprise the Kentucky Derby Championship Series – the stretch run, if you will, to the May 7 Derby. The Risen Star winner will be awarded 50 points, and based on recent history, that will secure a spot in the starting gates at Churchill Downs. […]

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Saturday's Grade 2 Xpressbet.com Fountain of Youth Stakes brings up the highly anticipated matchup of three undefeated colts on the Kentucky Derby trail: Mohaymen, Awesome Banner, and Zulu. The Xpressbet.com Fountain of Youth winner will receive 50 points, which likely guarantees a spot in the starting gate on May 7 at Churchill Downs. Trainer Kiaran […]

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Saturday's Grade 3 Gotham Stakes at Aqueduct is the third race worth 50 points to the winner on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, as well as the traditional New York prep for next month's G1 Wood Memorial. Currently in the Shadwell Stable shadow of top dog Mohaymen, Shagaf, unbeaten in two starts for trainer […]

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An exciting lineup of racing greets fans this Saturday: a couple of Grade 1 races are on the card at Santa Anita and a pair of Kentucky Derby prep races each feature a strong lineup. With just eight weeks left to the big race, these sophomore hopefuls need to showcase their abilities soon or risk […]

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All eyes will be on Oaklawn Park this Saturday as a competitive field of 14 gets set to tackle the Grade 2 Rebel Stakes. The $900,000 race, won by Triple Crown Champion American Pharoah last year, offers 50 points to the winner on the Road to the Kentucky Derby. Also on Oaklawn's 11-race card are […]

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For handicappers, it doesn't get much better than Saturday's feast of wagering opportunities, but bettors will have a long, challenging day choosing where the bankroll should be distributed. How big do you wanna go at breakfast with those juicy betting races from Dubai? Then, a half-hour after the World Cup goes off, things keep rolling with […]

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Top trainer Mike de Kock has warned of a “grim reality” featuring “loss of jobs and euthanasia” of significant parts of the horse population if the South African racing shutdown continues. On Tuesday, the South African government blocked plans for a resumption when it refused to allow the sport to take place under Lockdown Level […]

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As a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Prairie Meadows is facing unprecedented times and remains temporarily closed. This week, layoffs began for approximately 1,130 employees, and the live race meet, scheduled to begin May 1, has been delayed. “Our focus is to reopen as quickly and as safely as possible,” said Gary Palmer, President and […]

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On Sunday May 10, the UK Government will outline the next phase of its response to the coronavirus pandemic, which may include changes to its current social distancing restrictions and, potentially, a timeline for the resumption of sport. Horse racing industry leaders will then meet on Monday, May 11 to discuss the Government's announcement and […]

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The Racing and Community Development Act of 2020, which will protect the long-term future of horse racing in Maryland through the rebuilding of Pimlico Race Course and Laurel Park into state-of-the art facilities, was one of many bills Gov. Larry Hogan allowed to become law without his signature on Thursday, May 7. The legislation, which […]

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The Jersey Shore Pick 6 went unit once again on Sunday at Monmouth Park, resulting in a carryover of $80,081 heading into a special July 4 card on Wednesday. The 20-cent bet requires one winner for the jackpot payout. Picking all six winners on Sunday resulted in a payout of $4,625.30 for 20 cents. The sequence started with the potential of resulting in just […]

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Catch up quickly on what's happened today in the world of Thoroughbred racing with the Paulick Report's News Minute. In today's edition, Scott Jagow shares news about an overseas-based horse pointing for starts in the U.S., including the Breeders' Cup Classic. Also, the latest on one of this year's Kentucky Derby runners who's been backed […]

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Horse Racing Reform, an industry initiative led by The Jockey Club and Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association, announced today the launch of an updated website, horseracingreform.org,designed to better inform and educate the general public, racing fans, and industry personnel on safety, integrity, and welfare matters in horse racing. The mobile-friendly site includes a range of new […]

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Six Shooter will make his next start in the $125,000 Gazebo Stakes for 3-year-olds March 23 at Oaklawn, trainer Paul Holthus of Hot Springs said Friday morning. Six Shooter had been under consideration for the $1 million Rebel Stakes (G2) at 1 1/16 miles March 16, but Holthus said the Trappe Shot gelding will return […]

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On sultry summer evenings in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., it's not unusual to see owners John C. Oxley, Charlotte Weber and Tracy Farmer sharing a table with trainer Mark Casse, reliving the day's excitement and spinning yarns about the sport's champions and colorful characters. No matter the outcome of Saturday's Grade II, $400,000 Lambholm South Tampa […]

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The Hanover Street Bridge will be closed this weekend. Part of Greene Street in the downtown area will be closed on Saturday. There are new traffic patterns on I-83 Southbound in Timonium and on I-95 in Bel Air. Mid-day work continues on I-97 in Crownsville and on MD 295 in Westport. The Southbound Harbor Tunnel on I-895 remains closed for long term work.

In addition, residents can expect to see water bills in the mail.

Mike Love has released a new song and video titled, "This Too Shall Pass."

Baltimore City's non-fatal shootings have gone down from 232 this time last year to 195 now, but homicides have gone up from 102 in 2019 to 103 so far this year.

Meteorlogist Taylor Grenda has a look ahead to a chilly May weekend.

Baltimore City's annual ceasefire weekend goes virtual for the first time ever amid coronavirus concerns.

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From neighborhoods exercising together to drive-by wedding receptions, Minnesota's stay-at-home order has brought us together in many ways.

In the midst of school closures and a sudden need for child care among the families of medical professionals, a group of University of Minnesota students saw an opportunity to put their passion to work. The non-profit MN CovidSitters offers child care and assistive services for free of charge and has grown to over 300 volunteers since its inception in early March. The organization has since inspired others to do the same internationally and across the United States.