Michael M. Barnes: June 2017

Friday, June 30, 2017

For a Dying Father of the Bride, a Wedding Built in 24 Hours

Knowing her dad’s time was fleeting, he asked, “How about marrying me tomorrow?”

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Blood Lines: Fishing With My Daughter

She has learned to appreciate the pleasures — and weather the frustrations — of the most meditative of outdoor endeavors.

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The Weekly Health Quiz: Anxiety, Stomach Bugs and the Great Outdoors

Test your knowledge of this week’s health news.

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Thursday, June 29, 2017

Seeking the Comfort of an Old Flame: Solitude

After leaving a man she had feared, a woman finds solace in anonymity and separation.

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Children’s Primers Court the Littlest Radicals

How young is too young to pick up the lessons of activism?

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The Clarion Call of Being Canadian

When you have three passports, what country do you choose?

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When Asked to Dinner, Can You Say ‘Maybe’?

Also, wanting to buy a $400 dress despite debt, dispatching faraway friends to a granddaughter’s birthday party, and the allure of switching cities.

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SKIN Sunscreen™ Introduces New SPF50 Continuous Spray Sunscreen

Goodyear, AZ, June 29, 2017… SKIN Sunscreen™, providers of a premium sunscreen product specifically designed for the golf athlete and their families, has introduced a new Broad Spectrum SPF50 Continuous Spray sunscreen. The new SPF50 spray replaces the SPF30 spray that the company previously offered.

The SKIN Sunscreen SPF50 Continuous Spray is a light weight, non-greasy, oil free formula that sprays on from any angle, helping you protect your entire body from harmful UVA/UVB rays. This highly effective, Broad Spectrum formula features a no-run application that doesn’t require rubbing in. It provides water resistance up to 80 minutes and applies and dries clear while allowing the skin to breath.

“We are pleased to offer this level of sunscreen protection in a continuous spray format,” said Jessica Folino, General Manager/Partner, SKIN Sunscreen. “It’s ideal for golfers who want to apply sunscreen but would rather not use their hands to apply during their round. It provides one less excuse for not re-applying while playing golf!”

SKIN Sunscreen’s mission is to educate avid golfers about the benefits of proper skin protection both on and off the golf course. The company recently became a supporting partner of the Folds of Honor mission, allowing them to give back to a noble cause while also reaching a larger audience with their message. The Folds of Honor logo is included on the packaging of the new SPF50 spray. In partnership with the Folds of Honor, SKIN Sunscreen has created a customized product program for specific sponsored events supporting the Folds of Honor. SKIN Sunscreen will donate 13% of sales generated from this special event program to the Folds of Honor in support of their mission to provide educational scholarships to the children and spouses of our fallen and disabled service members while serving our nation.

The company chose to donate 13% because when a folded flag is presented to the family of a fallen service member, it takes 13 individual folding movements to create the blue field/white star triangle encasing the American flag.

In addition to the new SPF50 spray, SKIN Sunscreen also offers a premium preventative SPF30+ lotion formulation that is oxybenzone-free, non-greasy, sweat resistant and water resistant for up to 80 minutes. Uniting the company’s resources in a quest to spare others the pain and loss associated with the insidious health threat of skin cancer and UV damage, SKIN Sunscreen is proudly promoted as the optimal wellness preventative in a healthy daily hygiene routine.

“We actively promote the fact that applying sunscreen is every bit as important to the outdoor athlete as is the warm-up on the range or stretching before a round of golf,” added Folino. “In fact, sunscreen is essential to lifelong enjoyment of any outdoor sport – but especially important for the golfer, given the number of hours played under the sun. We encourage golfers to Protect Yours™ with SKIN Sunscreen and get regular skin check-ups.”

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About Folds of Honor

Since 2007, the Folds of Honor has carried forth a singular, noble mission. To provide educational scholarships to spouses and children of America’s fallen and disabled service-members. Their motto is Honor Their Sacrifice. Educate Their Legacy. To find out more, visit www.foldsofhonor.org.

About SKIN Sunscreen™

SKIN Sunscreen™ was founded for golfers, by golfers. SKIN Sunscreen is formulated specifically for golfers and their environment. The SPF 30+ sunscreen utilizing Zinc and Titanium Dioxide as its base, is very water resistant, Broad Spectrum, and delivers UVA/UVB protection. SKIN Sunscreen is trusted for performance and protection by nearly 280 Tour Players on the PGA Tour, European Tour and Web.com Tour.

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G-Star RAW Research III

Dutch brand G-Star RAW previewed their third Raw Research collection at Paris Fashion Week Men’s on June 23rd which was led by their Executive Creative Director Aitor Throup. For the first time womenswear also features alongside the menswear. The Collection Within this collection Raw Research has furthered their denim innovations from the previous two by […]

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The Secret Language of Patients and Caregivers

It’s not unusual for people dealing with illness to use quirky dialects to maintain a sense of connection with their intimates.

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What to Blame for Your Stomach Bug? Not Always the Last Thing You Ate

Most of us experience an “acute gastrointestinal event” at least once a year. Reading the clues might reduce your risk in the future.

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Wednesday, June 28, 2017

Smart Kids Live Longer

Lower scores on childhood intelligence tests were associated with death from heart disease, stroke, respiratory disease, and lung and stomach cancers.

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Even ‘Safe’ Pollution Levels Can Be Deadly

Fine particulates and ozone in the air increase the risk of premature death.

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Modern Love Podcast: Weddings Edition

On this week’s podcast, Kathryn Hahn and John Cho read stories about the highs and lows of those ubiquitous summer ceremonies.

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Branding for Beth Comstock by Leta Sobierajski & Wade...

Branding for Beth Comstock by Leta Sobierajski & Wade Jeffree

Branding for Beth Comstock by Leta Sobierajski & Wade Jeffree

“Our goal was to create a branding solution for Beth that would embody her ideas of change, evolution, innovation, and of course, emergence. As most tech companies are represented in some sort of hue of blue, we strived to shy away from that stereotype and focused more on a holistic and organic palette that could be broken down into acknowledgeable elements from her thinking.

We strived to have a hand in every aspect of her new brand. Her site is playful, modern, and far from traditional, beckoning the user to take time to play with the subdued interactions and explore the content featured on each page.”

Leta Sobierajski and Wade Jeffree are an an independent designers and art directors based in New York City. They work across graphic design, art, photography and branding.

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International Lab of Mittelmoda 2017

This year the 24th edition of International Lab of Mittelmoda, one of the most sought-after and recognised international level competitions for the fashion industry was held in Milan, Italy. Since it starting in 1993, over 600 schools from across the globe have entered their work into this prestigious competition. Image: Nika Furlani Mittelmoda is a non-profit […]

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Some Ultramarathons Now Test for Endurance — and Drugs

A handful of ultramarathons now drug test top finishers, a stark change for a sport known for its free-spirited athletes and grass-roots organization.

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How to Be Mindful by the Grill

Grilling out is a perfect activity to remind ourselves of what it means to be mindful.

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Complete Cartel Deux Font Family (Web & Desktop) - only...

Complete Cartel Deux Font Family (Web & Desktop) - only $15!

Complete Cartel Deux Font Family (Web & Desktop) - only $15!

Is your typeface toolbox constantly screaming for something new? Well then feast your eyes on the Cartel Deux Font Family! This magnificent deal is packed with 5 unique fonts in a variety of styles from Black to Sharp, as well as Script and Bold Typefaces. Additionally, you’ll get a fabulous set of professional premade logos to make your latest project even easier to whip in to shape.

For more amazing font deals, visit the Mighty Deals website!

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Brand Identity for The Diligence Company by Anagrama“For the...

Brand Identity for The Diligence Company by Anagrama

Brand Identity for The Diligence Company by Anagrama

“For the brand’s creation, we chose as inspiration Leif Erikson’s voyages. The brand icon, consists of a boat that conceptually represents sailing towards the conquest of new opportunities within a team of explorers working together towards a common objective. The color palette, leans to the dark blue reminding us of the ocean and its voyages. The usage of blue, at the same time, represents formality and experience, part of the company’s personality. The golden touches add the elegance and exclusiveness tones required by the brand. The typographical selection presents contrasts with the usage of the serif Platin and modern touches on behalf of Neue Haas Grotesk.”

Anagrama is an international branding, architecture and software development firm with offices in Monterrey and Mexico City. They create the perfect balance between a design boutique and a business consultancy, from focusing on the development of creative pieces with the up most attention to details, to providing perfect solutions based on the analysis of tangible data.

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For Exercise, Nothing Like the Great Outdoors

Long walks can improve moods and reduce anxiety, but the benefits may be greatest if the walks take place outdoors.

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Tuesday, June 27, 2017

With Obamacare, More Breast Cancers Diagnosed at Earlier Stages

A nationwide database showed an increase in the percentage of cancers diagnosed at Stage 1.

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Concepts & Inspiration from Paris Fashion Week Men’s

Paris men’s Spring Summer 2018 season started on the 21st and finished 25th of June with 52 catwalk shows held over the five days. Among the highly-anticipated, established names gracing the Paris runways, there were also four new faces, Enfants Riches Déprimés, Angus Chiang, Hed Mayner and Namacheko, showing for the very first time. Images […]

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Dot to Dot London

Dot to Dot London showcased its Spring Summer 2018 offering this weekend at The Vinyl Factory in Soho. The intimate show offers childrenswear brands a relaxed alternative to the large-scale trade events, bringing brands closer to buyers and press. Championed for their carefully curated range of exhibitors, this season they welcomed big names such as […]

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Patient Voices: Thyroid Disease

A tiny gland that can cause a host of problems. Four men and women speak about living with thyroid disease.

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Packaging for The Changer by makebardo“For the visual identity...

Packaging for The Changer by makebardo

Packaging for The Changer by makebardo

“For the visual identity we’ve used the resource of a a ‘torn paper’ to follow the previous concepts such as ‘Discovering new flavours with the mixed’. We’ve created the sensation and experience of tearing the layers to discover something new and precious. To emphasise this idea, we used copper foil. We’ve achieved a unique design and well-defined graphics with a visual texture. Uncoated / Textured papers with a wonderful touch of copper foil and an embossing finishing lends the brand to distinction, impact and a crafted quality to the identity that reflects a personal approach to the brand.”

makebardo is a graphic design studio based in Queenstown, New Zealand. The studio practices contemporary visual communication specialising in packaging design, brand strategy and signage systems for national and international clients. They value human interaction. Their approach is defined by their engagement with the clients, working as a team. Both sides provide knowledge and experience to reach the desired goal.

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Why You Don’t Want to Have a Baby in a Car

It’s for all the reasons you think — the pain, the mess, the worry. But it’s also the paperwork to prove we weren’t frauds.

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Monday, June 26, 2017

Paris Trade Show Insights

Our team attended the menswear trade shows in Paris for the Spring Summer 2018 season, this included Tranoi Men’s and MAN. Alongside the well established designers we discovered many new exciting emerging brands and collaborative projects. Tranoi Mens was held over two venues, Carreau du Temple and Palais de la Bourse. At Carreau du Temple […]

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When Anxiety or Depression Mask a Medical Problem

How long might it take before the true cause of the symptoms is uncovered and proper treatment begun?

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Why a Baby’s Connection With a Parent Matters

Doctors can look at attachment patterns to help struggling parents learn strategies to respond better to their children.

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Sunday, June 25, 2017

Is a Facial Worth the Fuss?

Exploring what you can’t easily do at home in an era of ever-more-sophisticated sheet masks and deep-cleaning products.

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Saturday, June 24, 2017

#Glastonbury

Glastonbury, one of the most influential festivals of all time, returned yesterday for its 47th year. The highly anticipated 5 day party brings together some of the music industries most talented artists, along side a number of creative exhibition areas all set in the idyllic countryside. Amongst the many artists performing are headliners Radiohead, Foo […]

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Brand Identity for Fleece & Harmony by Tuxedo“Our new...

Brand Identity for Fleece & Harmony by Tuxedo

Brand Identity for Fleece & Harmony by Tuxedo

“Our new branding, packaging and print materials for Fleece & Harmony.”

Tuxedo is more than an agency, they are family. They are a collective of cultures, experiences and skills, yet united in their approach. An approach that leads them to listen more so that they understand better, dig deeper so that their insights are stronger and polish harder so that their creative shines brighter. An approach that turns intimidating sales targets into empty shelves, tight timelines into a thousand facebook likes per hour and real marketing challenges into true brand love.

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Friday, June 23, 2017

Learn New Creative Skills with Skillshare!Skillshare is an...

Learn New Creative Skills with Skillshare!

Skillshare is an online learning community for creative skills that works just like Netflix. Students anywhere in the world pay $10 a month for access to thousands of online classes, on-demand. Anyone can teach for free on Skillshare, which means students have access to the most relevant, up-to-date creative skills.

Students learn everything from design, to business to photography, film, crafts, culinary, music, writing, technology and more, from the world’s best teachers. Skillshare classes are designed to be bite-sized with short video lessons to fit your schedule. You can learn at your own pace and on the go with their free mobile apps on both Apple and Android phones.

For a limited time only, you can start your first 2 months for free and get a complete, unlimited access to thousands of Skillshare classes! Do not miss this!

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