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There aren't too many times in my life where I'm going to be able to say that I had a chance to have an interview with Jamie Foxx, Quvenzhane Wallis & Will Gluck. It's just not gonna happen, I know that, and I'm okay with that. But it did happen once and I have the picture to prove it!
I was in New York at the beginning of the month at the press junket for Annie. While I was there I had the opportunity to interview the cast and learn more about the movie. I was also able to see an early screening of the movie – which I loved – and I shared my Annie movie review earlier in the week, if you're interested.
Interview with Jamie Foxx, Quvenzhane Wallis & Will Gluck
When Jamie, Quvenzhane and Will walked into the interview room, the first thing I noticed was the camaraderie between the three. And it continued throughout the entire interview. Will would ask Quvenzhane "Who's your favorite actor" or "Who's your favorite (_______) fill in the blank" and Quvenzhane would just smile and give him the look. And what's funny is, Jamie did the same thing. I thought it was great how these two seasoned professionals took her under their wings, helped her and tried to make her feel as comfortable as possible.
Obviously, the task of remaking a classic movie like Annie is a huge undertaking. With big names like Will Smith & Jay Z behind the film, it "opened up the doors to the music castle," so to speak. Once they talked with the original writers, they got everyone excited about the movie and started bringing people on board.
I wanted to know how it felt to be charged with such a walloping opportunity and Will says, "When you make the movie, you don't feel it at all. It's always afterwards when people ask you that. But what we wanted to do was keep what connected with us in the original Annie – the story of optimism and hope, never giving up, finding your place in life and family – that's the feeling we wanted to take and connect with the bones of the great music and make it our own." There are adult issues in the movie, but Will was pretty adamant about not talking about these issues like adults. There are adult themes throughout, but because of the way they are shown in the film they go over kids heads and it's still very much a kids movie.
Just a few minutes in to the interview, Jamie turned to Quvenzhane and simply asked her, "Are you ready?" She is about to embark on a journey as the new Annie – an Annie that is so 2014. Since my children didn't grow up with the Annie that I know, Quvenzhane will be their Annie. She will be the Annie they remember – their original Annie. And as I'm sure you can imagine, she thinks "it's very exciting." She continued by saying, "It makes me feel very happy to know that I am the newest version." Coming from Louisiana as an AB Honor Roll student where everything was going well, one audition changed her world.
Since there is a huge musical component to the movie, with lots of singing and dancing, another blogger asked which one was her favorite and without hesitation she said, "I Think I'm Going to Like it Here." The reason that one is her favorite is because "it's something she wouldn't be able to do at home (you'll understand after you watch the movie) because if she did she would be in major trouble…it was just something that was really fun – working with Rose and doing the dance routine." To prepare for the role of Annie, Quvenzhane "took acting classes, dancing classes, and singing lessons." She says, "It was just all really fun because I like singing and dancing." Is there singing in her future? We will just have to see because "she would love to!"
In the movie you see the transition where Mr. Stacks (Jamie Foxx) goes from being the disconnected father figure to the compassionate, caring father who truly cares for Annie. Because he is a father, he says it was an "easy emotion to get to."
In the original Annie, Annie she was an orphan. In this Annie, she is a foster child, which she makes known several times throughout the movie. When I asked Will why, he said that "by admitting you are an orphan, you are admitting you have no parents." By Annie saying that she is a foster kid, instead of an orphan, she is making it clear that she does have parents out there and she will find them.
Having the opportunity to sit down with these three talented people in such a small, intimate setting was such a delight. It's always so exciting getting to know more about the movie from the actors and the director.
Hop on over to my interview with Cameron Diaz & Bobby Cannavale to learn about their roles, life lessons from the movie and more!
Annie hits theaters December 19, 2014!


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Eight iPad Tips and Tricks for You
Saving Images While Browsing
One of the tips and tricks IPAD make browsing more enjoyable. To save an image you want, tap and hold the image. The system for backup.
Get a Wireless Keyboard
The wireless keyboard is a useful accessory iPad. E 'lightweight and can be used to write data with ease. You can use the keyboard, blue-tooth as well.
Add Links to Favorites on Home Screen
IPAD other tips and tricks for navigation lets you add shortcuts to favorite Web sites on the iPad. Open the site and click the + sign next to the steering box. Select the "add to the house of" display option. His favorite place will come as an icon on the screen.
Get iPad Case
The case is one of the coolest accessories IPAD. It is rigid and you can use to make your iPad stand when you use a foreign keyboard, or when you read. It has a rough surface that facilitates gripping.
Reboot the iPad
IPAD restart is one of the tips and tricks iPad save battery life. By using the power button on the IPAD switches off the screen, the camera will not turn off. Keep both buttons on and the house until a red slider trailing to turn the unit completely. Keep in mind that start then take longer than if only the screen or off.
IOS4.2 IPAD as it may have several applications open IPAD. To switch between applications, double-click the Start button. The screen can be cut and you have a bar downstairs that contains all open applications. Tap the application you want. If you have too much running to the bar to see all of a sudden, just drag the bar and get the rest.
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Another equally useful tips and tricks iPad, which, fortunately, to compensate for the device there is no mute button. Just hold down the volume switch and the volume is turned off in seconds.
Close iPad Apps
From iOS4.2 allows multiple tasks to be shut down unnecessary applications. Double-click the Start button. When the bottom bar containing the open applications, press and hold one of the applications. All applications will now start to squirm and sporting a minus sign. Click the minus sign to close the application you want to close.


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This week on The Guardian Podcast with Ryn Melberg, Ryn describes the best places to consider an Agile Transformation, the symptoms that signal it is time and the types of places and personalities that are not suited to Agile. The Guardian Podcast with Ryn Melberg is the only podcast anywhere devoted to Agile, Scrum, SAFe, and corporate governance challenges that could best be managed using Agile principles. To listen got to iTunes, Soundcloud, or www.rynmelberg.com.
Why Consider Agile?
There are plenty of reasons to consider an Agile transformation, particularly for those who work in a place where some of the following occur: missed due dates, missing requirements, unhappy customers, unhappy team members, immediate demands for edits to the software, no end date in sight, version one is folded into version two, etc. "If you have wonky architecture, or development issues you are good candidate," said Ryn. " But Agile need not be an 'all or nothing' proposition. It is possible to be successful with elements like those from extreme programming, or dev-ops. Often the lowest cost option with the highest benefit solution for a problem is Agile."
Not Changing Is Not An Option
When discussing the often risk averse leaders she encounters Ryn was emphatic, and stated that the risk averse change leaders needed to accept change or move on. "We have to be change leaders ourselves because change is what we do. Change is not an option if anyone wants to stay in business," she said. But there was good news and even solace for the risk averse. According to Ryn, "Agile takes risks and beats them down into their absolute smallest components, so that any risk is small and therefore more acceptable in most organizations."
Benefits of Agile & Who Is Benefitting
The benefits of Agile are well known. Like better quality, faster time to market, reduced costs, better end user satisfaction, etc. And were anyone asked if they wanted those things, the answer is obviously yes. So given this universal appeal, everyone should choose Agile, right? According to Ryn, "that is probably what people say now but it's a good idea to stay open to other ideas," she told listeners. Ryn further stated that government regulators were not yet on a level to fully understand the utility of Agile, "so tactics from waterfall like checklists are still needed," she said. But regulators will have to catch up as according to Ryn, most if not all of the financial services industry have gone Agile. "Most major retailers including Wal-Mart are using Agile," Ryn reported.
Those Not Suited To Agile
Agile is not for everyone and Ryn was able to name the types of people who would not do well with it. "People who are extremely rigid in their thinking are not good candidates for Agile," Ryn said. Also those who have to be center of attention or feel the need to be seen as heroes for the organization will not do well." Surprisingly Ryn stated that contrary to popular belief, introverts excel in an Agile environment. "Introverts actually tend to perform better because they need time to process internally and have an opportunity to contribute in a safe environment, so they do really well."
Who Should Leave?
For people who are not able to adjust to the Agile environment will generally self-select to leave a company on their own, rather than try to fit into a system that is counter to their philosophy or ability. "There are those who will struggle anywhere they go because they cannot deal with change; it feels like chaos to them" Ryn said. "They have to decide, do I want to change my thinking and trust others or surrender control to others? Sometimes people will let go and surrender to what they feel is chaos. The ones who do not embrace the chaos will generally decide to leave on their own."
More often than not it seems that Agile will save time, save money, deliver better software product sooner and bring people out of their silos/cubicles and onto a working/productive team. Only those who are devoted to isolation or practice just in time delivery of software are the ones who may not prosper or do well with Agile.


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Sitting down over a cup of black coffee with 27-year-old Norwegian Director Hallvar Witzo, whose Tuba Atlantic is an Academy Award nominee for Best Live Action Short Film, he beams with homeland pride as he points out "Norway went to the North and South Poles first."
And his homeland is beaming right back as all eyes in the Kingdom of Norway will be on Sunday's telecast hoping the words Tuba Atlantic emerge from the envelope. If so, it will only be the third time in Oscar's 84 years that a Norwegian has won an Academy Award.
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The emotional inspiration for Tuba Atlantic, the touching story of a dying elderly man's quest to be reunited with his brother, far overseas in America, is a personal one for Hallvar.
"My grandfather would hold my hand as we took long walks over the mountains, and never said anything. One day he just pointed out at the Atlantic, and said, 'I have a brother. There's my brother.' His brother lived in New Jersey, and they had been close, but lived 6,000 kilometers apart, and this fascinated me how this man of few words wanted to communicate across this distance."
The 25 minute Tuba Atlantic has now been seen in theatres from Europe to Beijing to the United States. Last week, Hallvar sat amongst Steven Spielberg and Martin Scorsese at the Annual Nominee's Luncheon.
"It's surreal saying to Steven Spielberg, "Hello, I'm Hallvar -- I'm from Norway." He and I talked for 30 minutes. I could tell he has a fondness for Norway. I told him he should come, and make films there."
Edvard Haegstad in Tuba Atlantic:
At the heart of Tuba Atlantic is Edvard Haegstad's beautiful performance. Astonishingly, he's not even a professional actor.
"This is Edvard's first film, and he's 73. He is a farmer who had done some local amateur acting, but mostly he puts roof stones on houses, builds things, tends to his field. He is the strongest man I know. He carried these huge big German tripods and equipment on set like it was nothing. I had to drag him away from building the set for the Chippendales who are visiting the small town in Norway where we live to come to the Oscars. I would love to work with Edvard again, but he is not a guy who would ever voluntarily go to an audition. When I got nominated my reaction was jumping up on the table being bananas, but his reaction when the local newspaper called him was 'It's great, but I'm kind of busy right now. I have to go out to my field and finish picking potatoes.' We are so different. We will sit next to each other at the Kodak Theatre. He will keep me rooted to the ground, and I will be the one getting him excited."
For Oscar week, the Tuba Atlantic Director has been getting a taste of life on the Pacific.
Looking ahead, the first time nominee hopes to make more films in Norway, but adds:
"I actually love it -- Los Angeles. At first I just thought it was messy traffic place, but then a friend showed me around the city pointing out buildings where they shot The Artist, and, Bladerunner. Unlike most European cities where the five cool places are neighbors, in L.A., you have to drive to a new world to go explore somewhere. Plus Californians are really open-minded and friendly. They ask me 'how are you doing' in every store. That doesn't happen in Norway.
I love film. And I am so honored to be nominated and to be at the Oscars, a place where film is celebrated by the whole world. My favorites this year are Shame, and Drive. And I loved Max Von Sydow in Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close. He's from Sweden. I hope I get to meet him and shake hands."
"It has to be something personal. Personal filmmaking is important to me. I'm excited to get behind the camera again and direct actors. I'm just starting to get in there."


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Support from Virgin!July 9, 2015Check out this great article of support from Virgin.
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UNIFORM - Back an amazing Kickstarter campaign!!!July 9, 2015We are thrilled to see all types of campaigns for Liberia succeeding. With over a week to go still in their Kickstarter campaign, Liberty & Justice has already surpassed their funding goal for UNIFORM, a clothing company getting kids back to school and women back to work in Liberia following last year's Ebola outbreak.
The concept behind UNIFORM is that for every t-shirt purchased, L&J donate a uniform to a child who otherwise couldn't attend school. Over 6,000 (!!!) kids will go to school because of what L&J and all their backers have done together. What would happen if you and your community got involved?
The model is simple: the more Kickstarter backers UNIFORM gets, the more children get to go to school, the more women get jobs, and the more L&J can expand the UNIFORM clothing brand.
This is a HUGE moment for an inspiring and admirable cause and here are the ways you can get involved:
1. Get your t-shirt on Kickstarter (tiny.cc/uniform)
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3. Forward this in an email to your community
How far can we take it?July 8, 2015We've surpassed our support goal, but we're not stopping here. With 5 days left in our campaign, we hope that you continue to share, like, and tweet about #SESEZLiberia to support our campaign for SEZ legislation.
Once again, we'd like to take this opportunity to thank all of you who have already signed up; we appreciate all the support. Don't forget to sign the petition and take our Cambridge sponsored survey.
We're looking forward to the launch on Monday and the continued support from all of you. Thanks!
Scoping mission with SPCitI in MonroviaJuly 6, 2015Check out some photos from the recent scoping mission with our partners at SPcitI here in Monrovia. This Urban Planning and development group had an intense series of meetings with visits to the port, the intended site of the zone, local communities, and partners involved in the development of the SESEZ. They were greeted with a lot of interest, enthusiasm and brilliant ideas to propel this initiative to the next level. Looking forward to the establishment of the first Liberian Social Enterprise Special Economic Zone!!
Naming contestJuly 6, 2015Social Enterprise Special Economic Zone, or SESEZ for short – er… Admittedly, the name is not the catchiest and can be a bit of a mouthful. When our program initially began we realized that a more succinct name could probably still describe the program sufficiently, but the name and momentum spread too quickly for us to change to something better. Nevertheless, we think there's probably something more appealing we can call it, and we want to hear your suggestions.
Be creative; what do you think a zone like the SESEZ should be called? Is it Social Impact Zone or maybe Social Enterprise Park? We want to hear from you! So, think about what our program wants to achieve and how we envision accomplishing our goals, then come up with the name that you feel best describes SESEZ.
We're looking forward to your submissions. Spread the word and show us what you can come up with. At the end of the month we'll consider all your ideas a choose our favorite as the new name for SESEZ.
Submit your name by tweeting @SESEZLiberia 'Rename #SESEZLiberia '#your idea'
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Almost to our support goal!July 6, 2015
With just one week left, we've almost reached our support goal, but there's still time to spread the word and support the #SESEZLiberia Thunderclap campaign for SEZ legislation for a #betterliberia! Continue to spread the word, share our page, visit our website, take part in our survey…
Thank you to all who have supported the campaign, liked our posts, and retweeted to generate further support.


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Last Friday, over 30 attendees enjoyed a behind-the-scenes look at the UI's production of H.M.S. Pinafore during our Lifelong Learning event in Des Moines. The comic opera's music, direction, and staging were all discussed during a roundtable featuring director John Cameron, musical director William LaRue Jones, and set designer Margaret Wenk-Kuchlbauer, moderated by WorldCanvass host Joan Kjaer. As a special treat, UI students in the production performed two songs to the delight of those assembled.
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I was walking in my neighborhood and I came across this awesome motorcycle: Eagle Rock is not much of a motorcycle town — although there is a healthy vintage car community here — so it's not that often I see one that leaves an impression on me. I don't know much about it, other than it's a […]More»
Eagle Rock is an odd blend of two very different populations: a large and vibrant Filipino community who regularly buy their fish whole and know how to whip up amazing meals from scratch, and a slightly aging hipster community, often semi or completely vegetarian, who are frankly grossed out by the site of fresh fish […]More»
This is not the best photo but I could not resist featuring one of my favorite Eagle Rock eateries, CaCao Mexicatessen. I have not had their Housemade Salsa Habanero, but I am sure it is pretty darn spicy, considering that the habanero chile is one of the hottest edible chilies… and "edible" might be overstating […]More»
At the park near my house, next to the children's playground, there is an adult playground full of outdoor exercise equipment. I've tried out most of these contraptions and they are fun! But then, I consider exercise play. This shoulder press uses your own body weight as resistance, like the power racks I used to […]More»


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This is a rush transcript from "On the Record," May 18, 2016. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated.
GRETA VAN SUSTEREN, FOX NEWS HOST: Rob Bluey, the editor-in-chief for the "Daily Signal" was inside that meeting in Facebook and chairman of the American Conservative Union Matt Schlapp turned down his invitation to go.
Matt and Rob both go ON THE RECORD.
First to you, Rob, Claudia characterized it as, quote, "a success."
Do you agree with that characterization and what makes it a success?
ROB BLUEY, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, "DAILY SIGNAL": Well, I think it was a first step. Let's put it that way. It was a conversation that I think Facebook should have had a while ago. It certainly opened the door. And I think that it will be a success if Facebook follows through and continues the conversation with conservatives. Not just conservatives, but I think they should be continuing the conversation with everybody in the political spectrum to make sure that they are treating all of this content fairly and they're not discriminating or suppressing any political points of view.
VAN SUSTEREN: Do they deny it?
BLUEY: He did not. They talked a little bit about the algorithm. There is actually a continuation of more meetings taking place right now on the campus in which they will go into greater detail. But I think one thing that came out was clear.
Certainly, they need to do a better job of educating both the publishers, conservative news sights and conservatives in general about how Facebook operates. And that was one thing that I think I took away this appreciation for transparency and a greater desire to have a conversation going forward.
VAN SUSTEREN: Rob, if you will hold on for a second.
Matt, you didn't go. Why didn't you go?
MATT SCHLAPP, CHAIRMAN, AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE UNION: That's right. I didn't go because I think this is a P.R. stunt. I think they need conservatives to sit around the table so that after the meeting, they can say we have met with all these conservatives and we had this great conversation going. And everything -- everything is going to be smoothed over with conservatives.
What I just heard from Rob, and I love Rob. Rob is a good guy. But what I just heard from Rob is they didn't apologize.
VAN SUSTEREN: They didn't admit it?
SCHLAPP: They didn't acknowledge they have a problem. They are doing their own investigation on this internally.
VAN SUSTEREN: That's why I said the fox out of the chicken coop.
SCHLAPP: That's right. This is an old Clinton ploy, right? Oh, we checked it out. Everything is fine. And they are not promising transparency. I want to see exactly how they treat conservatives and treat everyone.
VAN SUSTEREN: Rob, what did they say about doing the investigation? Why not give it to someone outside the organization? Zuckerberg say anything about that?
BLUEY: Yes. Well, two points. I do want to acknowledge that, Matt, they did acknowledge that they do have a problem, and I think that was one of the reasons that they had all the conservatives come out for this meeting.
VAN SUSTEREN: Is it a problem with a P.R., or do they have a problem in that they are sorting through and deliberately massaging what goes in that trending section? Which is the problem?
BLUEY: So the trending section was just one piece of it. I mean, there was a conversation about the news feed and about certain conservative pages maybe getting blocked or taken off of Facebook so the conversation extended really beyond just trending topics which is a relatively minor piece.
VAN SUSTEREN: But see what I don't understand, Rob, what I don't understand is that they think the problem is they have a P.R. problem, or they think the problem is that they are doing it?
BLUEY: They certainly acknowledge that there was a problem with getting the message out to conservatives in terms of having correspondence and communication with them on a regular basis. And they need to do a better job of that. There was clear, clear distinction of that.
On the investigation piece, Greta, they are going to respond to Senator John Thune who is with the commerce committee and has promised an inquiry on this.
So we would expect to hear more from that soon. But nobody outside the organization of Facebook is planning to investigate. As far as I know, they will be conducting that internally.
VAN SUSTEREN: Matt, I was more sympathetic to Facebook until now. It looks like, it looks like that this was to me, and then I realize that Rob and Dana went there, and it was very good that they went there and talked. But they haven't said they have a problem beyond a P.R. problem.
SCHLAPP: Look. When you're going to really solve a problem, you don't start communicating. Communicating is not the problem with Facebook. Everyone has got a good relationship in and out of there.
What they have to do is acknowledged that they have done something wrong. There are whistle blowers pointing it out and they have to give us transparency.
VAN SUSTEREN: But is it wrong? Can't Facebook put whatever topics they want up there?
I mean, (INAUDIBLE) Facebook and "New York Times," what it does for the campaign.
SCHLAPP: I'm a conservative. I don't think the government needs to intervene and tell Facebook how to run its business. But you can't fraudulently explain that your business operates one way when it operates another way.
If they are the "New York Times" and "The Washington Post," and they want to run their company just like the lefty political contributions they make, it's their right. But we have the right to know that that's how the algorithm works.
VAN SUSTEREN: Rob, did they say the algorithm work -- go ahead.
BLUEY: No, I was going to say, to Matt's point, I mean, they acknowledge that. And I think they heard that message loud and clear from the conservatives who are in the room.
They said if Facebook is going to, pretend to be a neutral arbiter and be fair across the board, then they actually have to live up to those standards. And that's a high bar for them to perhaps meet.
But if they want to present themselves as a liberal entity like the "New York Times" or "Washington Post," just admit it and conservatives will know where they stand on the platform.
But as it stands, Facebook reaches over a billion people. There's a lot of conservatives who use it. I think the Heritage Foundation Daily Signal, we're going to continue to be active on Facebook because we know that that's a community where conservatives certainly value and there are some that will back away and probably step off of Facebook as a result of the recent P.R. controversy. But I think genuinely, this is a positive step.
VAN SUSTEREN: Let me give Matt the last word on this.
SCHLAPP: You know what, well before Facebook called, they only called me when they had a problem. We met with Facebook. And we said, hey, help us understand how to use your platform. Help us. Help CPAC understand how we get our message out better. They really weren't interested in helping us.
VAN SUSTEREN: Until they got caught with their pants down.
SCHLAPP: They got caught with their hands in the cookie jar. Whatever.
VAN SUSTEREN: Yes. That's probably a better description.
BLUEY: That's a little better.
VAN SUSTEREN: Anyway, Matt and Rob, thank you both. Let's see what Facebook does or doesn't do.


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Hi Jenna, firstly... where did you grow up, and does that still influences your writing now?
I grew up in a small seaside town along the Antrim coast in Northern Ireland. It wasn't until I went to college that I realised just how sheltered my life had been in many respects. Growing up between the country and the coast was idyllic, it gave me pride to tell others where I was from when I later moved to England for university. I continue to incorporate incidents and memories of my younger years into my writing today, as they were quintessential in shaping the person I am today.
Can you remember writing at school?
Yes, my enjoyment for telling stories goes way back to my third year of primary school! I can remember being asked to write a story about my summer holiday, and around that time I was reading a lot at home, as my parents had always encouraged it. I found I enjoyed writing homework and was always creating stories and adventures, both in and out of the classroom. It wasn't until I reached my teen years however that I began to attempt poetry and began to approach the idea of getting my work published. I would stay up for hours on a school night, just writing freehand about anything that came into my head, it is a habit that never left me. I then went on to study media production at college, where I enjoyed discovered a love for scriptwriting, but was busy writing a novel in my lunch breaks. Pen and paper were my closest friends, though that manuscript is long dust-ridden somewhere.
And how did University influence your writing?
Ah, that's when I first truly opened my mind to genre and critique of my writing! I undertook my BA (Hons) Creative Writing & Publishing at Bath Spa University, as I quickly found I was just as interested in the creation of the physical product, as much as setting ink to the text within it. I enjoyed it so much I stayed on and am currently pursuing an MA in Travel & Nature Writing. Although there were admittedly pressures, I found university to be amongst of the best years of my life. I've met so many like-minded young people and many of my tutors continue to juggle creative and academic careers. Education aside, Bath is a wonderfully vibrant city with lots going on and as such have had the opportunity to get involved with a number of literary projects, which were not only useful but great fun!
So, is writing now your full-time job?
It's not impossible! I can wish… No, the reality of writing professionally usually requires a 'proper' day-job alongside to get by. I am currently working as a part-time careers advisor at university level. Ironically, helping fellow creative graduates, like myself, find jobs.
Although, I have earned a temporary wage from literacy related projects, my writing currently remains an unpaid role, but one I continue to uphold with perseverance and great affection. Let's be honest, if you weren't passionate, why would writers even try?
Tell me about your very first writing engagement.
When I was in my second year of high school, my English teacher entered my poetry into the Young Writers Anthology. Not long after I sent off a couple of storylines to the story team of my favourite TV soap, Neighbours, which prompted a very kind letter of reply all the way from their offices in Melbourne, Australia. This inspired me to really attempt to shape my writing, an effort which led to several pieces being published simultaneously, one even earning a certificate of merit. The rest? Well, the real writer's journey came after that…
Tell me about your Make a Book workshops?
During my final year of my undergraduate degree, I was offered the chance to volunteer with creative workshops, aimed to encourage children's creativity. The 'Make A Little Book, workshops would see young children come along and write or draw pages of their own story, which we would them help them bind into a book to take home.
Myself and fellow students brought the workshop idea to the Paper Cities (now Paper Nations) conference in Bath last spring. The Arts Council funded initiative, gave us a chance to showcase the positive impact of the project, which is running in its third consecutive year. The workshops gave me an opportunity to work with the public in a festival setting, as well as providing a taste of working with children, both avenues I am keen to pursue in future.
What really inspires you?
I would say that I'm inspired by the beauty and the tragedy in place and circumstance. Sometimes inspiration stems from the most unlikely places, often the most obvious. No surprise, personal experience has a tendency to weave its way into fictional plots and the two consolidate into one. Stark situations and raw emotions are commonplace, as is fanciful description, but the subject underneath, I couldn't pinpoint for every piece.
Do you have a particular writing location?
When I had such a thing as free-time, I would often take myself and essential writing tools, to a particular local coffee shop, where I would gaze distantly through the glass. I'd think 'this is how it all began for JK.Rowling'. But honestly, I write in busy places and in solitude, in the house and in town. I find it just depends on how I feel; sometimes I need distraction, other days I'll recluse. One thing I do know, is that I can't sit still for long, which perhaps explains my constant need for an alternate writing space.
Tell me about the projects you are currently working on.
There are admittedly quite a few, I'm terrible at focusing on one thing, so I always seem to have a handful of projects on the go. I've been re-drafting a children's picture book, which I am hoping to self-publish later in the year. Then I have a travel blog, which I try to keep updated when I can. I have been writing travel articles for a variety of publications and continue to write poetry for a hobby more than anything. Though perhaps my biggest project, a slow burner, is a serial drama script, which I'm aiming to complete by the end of 2017.
What are your plans for the future?
Now half way through my Masters' degree, I'm looking to what I'd like to do come the autumn and am going to endeavour to get into a publishing house, to work on the other side of books. Though I will always write in my spare time, I will still be freelancing and I'm just really excited to see what comes to fruition with regards to the projects I'm working on.
Name your THREE most favourite books and why.
Well two series of books immediately come to mind, both key fixtures of my childhood. They will appear obvious choices perhaps, but the first is The Famous Five series by Enid Blyton. The idyllic imagery and misadventures played out vivaciously in my young head, I longed to be one of the gang, investigating mysteries from Kirrin cottage. The second is the Harry Potter series, a generational fandom which I became embroiled in. Rowling's world transfixed my imagination, how could one person come up with such a spellbinding cosmos. I couldn't pick a third, for every book I've read has been engaging in its own manner. The above I believe however, made an impact on my desire to tell stories and consequently write, which is why I find them worthy of a mention here.
Lastly... what does writing MEAN to you?
I'd be lost without writing. Whilst I'd always enjoyed stories and creating my own adventures, writing also acted as an escapism for me throughout my teenage years and without it I can honestly say I think my life would have panned out rather different. Now I consider writing as a dear friend who refuses to leave my side. My mind continually creates scenarios, which are asking to be jotted down in words on a page, so that I might savour the idea for later. I can't imagine a day when I don't have that feeling often, if not daily.
Thanks so much Jenna, and thank you for your wonderful contributions to TRAVEL, LOVE and HAPPY. Don't stop writing!
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If a Hindi movie due to be released in October is a hit, it could usher in a new era for the Indian film industry. The movie is already a milestone: for the first time, Bollywood is working directly with Hollywood to produce a film for the international market.
Success could bring the major breakthrough that many in the industry have been wanting for a long time. The fact is that, despite considerable resources and an impressive output, filmmakers here have been unable to crack any major international markets. Art movies, such as those of Satyajit Ray, don't really count because they're not considered commercial cinema. Nor do the movies of Mira Nair or Deepa Mehta qualify because, although seen internationally, they are made in English by Indians based abroad. In short, Indian films made in India are watched only in India.
Then, last year, entertainment giant Sony Pictures confirmed a deal with Bollywood director Sanjay Leela Bhansali to produce its first Hindi movie, Saawariya (the name means Beloved, and the film is based on one of Dostoevsky's short stories, White Nights).
Bhansali has a reputation for making successful big-budget Hindi movies: Devdas, shown at Cannes in 2003, was the most expensive Indian film ever made, with a final price tag that exceeded US$22 million. He also has the common touch: Black, the story of a blind and deaf girl's relationship with an elderly, alcoholic teacher, was a big hit and, despite not having any song-and-dance routines, was as popular with rickshaw wallahs as with the intellectual elite.
Saawariya, however, will be a classic Hindi movie - a love story with plenty of songs and dances. Bhansali is unwilling to talk about the movie at this stage, but industry sources say it's set in the hill town of Shimla during the British Raj.
In Dostoevsky's short story, the male protagonist is a 26-year-old dreamer. He comes across a young lady in St Petersburg and their love story unfolds over four nights. The plot will almost certainly be similar.
News of Sony's collaboration with Bhansali stunned the local industry. Here was an Indian director not only being funded by a US studio, but also - and, perhaps, most importantly - gaining access to Sony's international marketing and distribution system.
'This will be a huge leap for the local industry,' says director Vinta Nanda. 'The time is right. Bollywood is more confident than ever and non-Indians are increasingly aware of what our movies are all about.'
Nanda says she hopes Bhansali can pull it off because success will open the floodgates for people like her who also want to make movies that can reach a global audience.
The film's producer, Deepak Sharma, says Saawariya will be special.'I'm expecting something big to happen,' says Sharma. 'It's going to be a huge success. This film will also open the doors for other studios like Fox, Paramount, Warner and MGM to enter India. They're just waiting to see how it goes.'
Hollywood is looking at India and other international markets - such as Russia - for good reasons. Western European economies are slowing and cinema attendances in those markets are falling. The US box office has also been lack-lustre. On the other hand, movie attendance in countries such as Russia is rising, and Hollywood movies are popular. American movies are also popular in India, but India's own filmmaking tradition is strong. No matter how much Indians may like American movies they remain fanatical about their own cinema.
The Indian box office offers a good business opportunity. The country's film industry is one of the fastest growing in the world. According to a Pricewaterhouse Coopers report, revenues from India's media and entertainment industry are expected to double in four years to US$22.5 billion. Revenues from the film industry alone are expected to double by 2009 - from US$1.25 billion in 2004. The economics of production are also appealing. Indian movies are much cheaper to make then American films, and the devoted fan base provides an assurance of success. 'Indians will always watch Indian movies,' says columnist Parsa Venkateshwar Rao. 'They're so rooted in our culture and lifestyle that no other cinema can possibly threaten them, no matter how westernised Indians become.'
Uday Singh, managing director for Sony Pictures in India, is aware of the potential that Indian cinema offers Hollywood. 'Given the expected growth, the market is important for us,' he told the Business Standard newspaper recently. 'In Sony Pictures' business plans for the future, India is already targeted and listed in the top 15 markets.'
Bollywood movie budgets are already shooting up. Collaborations between international and domestic studios provide more funds and help entry into each other's territory, opening up new markets.
What remains to be seen is whether an Indian film made with a totally Indian sensibility can appeal to international audiences. Sony's marketing is renowned throughout the global entertainment industry for its power, but can singularly Indian content - given that Bhansali is offering a quintessentially Indian story in an Indian style - strike a chord outside India?
'Well, they made Chinese movies like Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon a big hit across the world,' says Sharma. 'That one made US$400 million. Sony also markets Russian, Italian and Mexican movies all over the world. I think they will know how to project an Indian movie to global audiences.'
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Commissions in Real Estate Sales in Central America
In May of 2006 I wrote the following description of how real estate commissions often work in Nicaragua. Certainly the same applies as well in the rest of Central America.
A year and a half ago, I had recently bought a property in Nicaragua following a model adapted from the one that Phil had told me about. I had employed a Nicaraguan to work as my agent, paying him one per cent with the agreement that he would not be able to get a commission from the seller. The more extended story of this is in an old blog I posted, "Concrete Examples of Dishonest Business Practices."
After that sale, I was talking with a Nicaraguan friend, and he said, "I never pay a commission as a buyer. Maybe somebody can get a commission out of a seller, but I will never pay them. They will always try to get a commission from the seller anyway, no matter what they tell you." I investigated the agent I had employed, and found out he had earned a commission.
Now, when I hear about gringoes buying property here, they sound rather naïve, especially when they say that because they were helped by a family member or friend, there was no commission. I don't believe it. I think these folks will always try and get a commission, no matter if it is your wife of 25 years. The same may happen with certain apparently benign users of this website. They may try to earn a large commission without your knowledge and take advantage of your naivete about how cheap the property actually is here.
This weekend Phil and I were debating about this question. He says he doesn't mind whether there is a commission and doesn't care what percentage it might be. I think that is a poor way to conduct a charity, and an even worse way to employ one's own assets. I am fine arranging a small commission between the buyer and seller for a variety of people involved in a property sale, but I don't want to put a bag over my head and hand over my wallet.
If someone tells you because they are your friend, they'll waive the 5% commission, just remember, it might be a lie and they might be arranging a 30% commission. And why would a seller allow that? Because you might be paying double the market price, thus giving them 40% more than they could get without a "commisionista de gringo."
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Commissions in Real Estate Sales in Central America
From my experience living in Nicaragua, what I see is that many investors being represented by individuals/attorneys that as a local would never think of hiring to represent me in a real estate transaction. It applies in Nicaragua, in the States or any where in the world "Buyer Beware", due your own due diligence, look for reputable Real Estate Agencies and attorneys, get a quote for services to be rendered by the attorney and.understand how real estate commision work, who pay what and when. Also, what I do is get a real estate appraisal of the property, I use Tecnitasa, a subsidiary of one of Spain largest real estate valuation company, this is an independent company not associated with any of the local groups so am certain that the valuation price is near what the real prcie of the property should be. The appraisal, gives me a base price from where to negotiate with the seller. My contact at Tecnitasa is Mr. Luis Saenz 278-1814/1815 and his e-mail : is email@example.com and their website http://www.tecnitasa.es/menu.html
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By definition, Adam Smith, author of The Wealth of Nations would say when two parties can agree upon a price, an honest deal has been made. The 30% senario is an honest deal. Now, the buyer was not an enlightened one and made himself a poor deal well above market price. I empathize as I am a Latin American and Caribbean living consultant and I see how hard it is to get good answers and good information on where to go and what to do to find the information necessary to broker yourself a good deal. That was the main facilitator for my creation of www.costaricarealestate411.com. That will soon be followed by many others for several popular foreign investment destinations in the region including Nicaragua. Feel free to reach out for I will need plenty of expert advise during the content creation!
Pura vida,
P.S. If you think the seller is not being compensated when you buy real estate anywhere then...
Are you saying that the wife charged the husband a commission? Wouldn't that be a wash?. I know that I have never paid a commission on the house and land I purchased but then again I have never asked someone to look for, negotiate for and pay for land in my name. If I did then I would expect to pay a commission.


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Golf Holiday Destinations » Portuguese Golf Holidays
Fantastic beaches, beautiful countryside, friendly people and an enviable position on the Atlantic coast offering over 300 days of sunshine per year have long made Portugal a top holiday destination for UK holiday makers.
Add in a range of top class golf courses designed by the likes of Sir Henry Cotton, Sir Nick Faldo, Cabell B. Robinson, Jack Nicklaus, and a host of other world class designers, and Portugal becomes not just a top holiday destination but also the destination of choice for people seeking European Golfing Holidays.
Golf holidays in Portugal offer an experience that is hard to match across the rest of Europe. A superb range of top quality golf courses, many offering panoramic views across stunning valleys, mountains and beautiful coastline, make for a memorable golf holiday experience. Whilst sunshine, beaches, bars, restaurants and friendly people make for a memorable holiday experience.
Broadly speaking Golf Holidays in Portugal can be split between the Algarve and the Silver Coast.
Golf Holidays Algarve:
Generally when people talk of Golf Holidays in Portugal they really mean Golf Holidays Algarve and for good reason.
The Algarve comprises 100 miles of beautiful coastline stretching along the southern edge of Portugal where fantastic beaches and small rocky coves are interspersed with a few large towns (like the beautiful ancient Roman & Moorish City of Tavira) and numerous small holiday villages.
The Algarve is home to some of Europe's best known holiday resort complexes. Resorts which offer top class golf courses in addition to tennis, cycling, swimming pools, beaches, bars & restaurants. Iconic names like Vilamoura, Vale de Lobo, Quinta do Lago, Parque da Floresta, Amendoeira, Quinta da Ria, Benamor, the list of holiday resorts goes on and on – all built not just for.'golfing holidays' but for holidays in general.
Alternatively, if you want to stay somewhere with more 'buzz', the coastal towns & villages are never more than a short drive from one or more superb golf courses and offer a wide variety of holiday accommodation, bars, restaurants and busy nightlife.
Golf Holidays Silver Coast:
The 'Silver Coast' is the name given to 100 miles of beautiful coastline north of Lisbon. A rugged coastline studded with small towns and villages, backed by green, rolling countryside, dotted with ancient Hunting Lodges and Royal Palaces and with an easy air of sophistication emanating from Lisbon itself.
As well as being a beautiful, largely unspoilt area, the Silver Coast offers as many top class golf courses as the Algarve - Oitavos, the Aroeira golf courses and of course Praia del Rey (rated one of the Best Course in Europe by Golf World Magazine) to name but a few.
The Silver Coast offers fantastic golfing holidays - friendly people, bars, beaches, restaurants, nightlife and fantastic golf all at prices noticeably less than those found on the Algarve.
When to go:
Golf Holidays in Portugal are a year round affair with some minor variations between the Algarve and The Silver Coast.
The Algarve, being further south, offers mild winters, warm Spring & Autumn periods and hot summer months. With the peak season for golfing holidays stretching from October through to May with the warm sunny days and cool nights offering perfect conditions for golf holidays and other leisure activities.
On the Silver Coast the winter months are a few degrees cooler than the Algarve and with a higher chance of rain (keeping the area green and fresh looking). As a consequence the peak season for Golfing Holidays on the Silver Coast is September to November and February to May – when the days are generally dry and sunny and the chance of rain diminished.
Where to stay:
At PackYourClubs we have a superb range of golf accommodation for golf holidays in Portugal – from budget golf apartments to luxury golf villas, from frontline properties on the golf holidays resort to accommodation in the local town or village for that more authentic Portuguese experience.
For those on a budget, perhaps a golf apartment on Benamor Golf Resort or a townhouse with private pool in the fishing village of Manta Rota with Quinta da Ria, Quita de Cima and Monte Rei Golf & Country Club all with 5km.
For those with a larger budget we can provide luxury golf holiday accommodation that you'll struggle to find elsewhere - 5-star Luxury Golf Villa on the Quinta do Lago resort, Luxury Golf Villas on Praia del Rey Golf Resort and Luxury Apartments on the fantastic Vale do Lobo Resort with amenities such as a music system, internet access, satellite TV, air conditioning and private pool.
Whatever the requirement for your Golf Holidays in Portugal we make sure they are matched with a range of golf accommodation to suit all needs, detailed golf course information & reviews plus Online Golf Tee Time Booking to make arranging your golf holidays easy.
Holes: 18; Par: 72
Monte Rei is a large luxury golf holiday resort set in the hills northeast of Tavira in the Eastern Algarve.
Luxury is a byword for this development, whilst the centrepiece of the resort is the only Jack Nicklaus designed 'Signature' course in Portugal, the rest of the resort is similarly impressive ...
The Vilamoura Golf Victoria Course opened in 2004 as the fifth, and the most ambitious, of the golf course developments on the Vilamoura Resort.
With a vision to make it one of the best golf projects in all Europe the original owners are reputed to have spent €18 million on the ...
Holes: 27; Par: 72
Pinheiros Altos Golf Resort, like San Lorenzo Golf Resort, is separately owned but set on land which forms part of the huge Quinta do Lago Estate.
Like all developments on the Quinta do Lago Estate, Pinheiros Altos Golf Resort is a luxurious resort designed for golfing holidays. In addition to a ...
Holes: 36; Par: Aroeira I 72; Aroeira II 72
Aroeira is a simply fantastic golf resort set on nearly 900 acres of nature preservation area on the Seubal Peninsula, 15 miles South of Lisbon.
This area around Lisbon is fast becoming a favourite holiday area for golfers and non-golfers alike. The coast is simply fantastic with long, wide beaches, traditional ...
Holes: 27; Par: Prime 36; Challenge 36; Prestige 36
The magnificent Vila Sol Golf Resort, winner of 'Best Golf Development' 2001, is located on the famous Vilamoura Estate on the Algarve.
Vila Sol Algarve is characterised by luxury golf villa developments in a beautiful natural surrounding with a vast range of fauna, animal and plant life.
The 27 hole golf ...
Holes: 18; Par: 73
Le Méridien Penina Golf Resort, situated on Portugal's Western Algarve between the historic towns of Portimão and own of Lagos, was the first resort course in Portugal.
Created from what were rice paddy fields Penina Golf Resort now offers three Sir Henry Cotton designed golf courses - a 9 hole resort course, a 9 hole academy course ...
Holes: 45; Par: O'Connor 72; Faldo 72
The Amendoeira Golf Resort opened in 2008 as the newest addition to the Oceanico Group of luxury Golf Resorts (owners of the Vilamoura golf courses).
The resort is set in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on over 600 hectares of what were originally olive and lemon groves and barren grazing land ...
A spectacular 18 hole golf course laid out on relatively flat land in the Ria Formosa Natural Park and with a stunning view of the sea. It is a PAR 72, comprising two loops of 9 holes and each loop with 2 PAR 5, five PAR 4 and two PAR ...
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All is Calm
It wasn't very often that Stan Ogden was hailed a hero, but that's exactly what happened way back in late 1970 when Stan broke into Minnie Caldwell's house to confront the man who had been holding his daughter Irma in the flat above the shop...
The man in question was the American GI Joe Donelli, who had returned to Weatherfield two years after murdering Elsie Tanner's husband Steve (over a gambling debt). Donelli was armed with a gun and, although he let Minnie go, Stan was forced to remain in the house and, bizarrely, sing the Christmas carol Silent Night...
During the song, the camera showed the viewer the scene from outside the house as a gun-shot was heard indoors. The audience presumably feared the worst for the Street's most lovable work-shy oaf... but Donelli had turned the gun on himself, bringing the siege (of sorts) to a close and earning Stan a hero's welcome and free drinks in the Rovers.
Coincidentally, after a very brief appearance in 1966, Bet Lynch started her long stint behind the bar on 2nd December 1970... the new barmaid having joined the regular cast in the same year that saw the real life passing of Arthur Leslie, which robbed the Rovers of its much loved landlord Jack Walker.
If you want to watch the episode in question, it can be found somewhere on YouTube and if you do take a peek, is there anything familiar about the man who plays Joe Donelli?
You won't recognise his face, nor his name I would guess – it's Shane Rimmer if it helps...
It doesn't, does it..?
Told you so...
If you are of a certain vintage, shut your eyes and just listen to the voice. Can you place where you've heard it before? If you're not sure, just Google the name, I'm sure the answer will surprise you...
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A magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck near Los Angeles on Monday morning made Florida Rep. Ileana Ros-LehtinenIleana Carmen Ros-LehtinenHouse GOP starts summer break on a note of friction Rosenstein impeachment push divides House GOP leadership Key primaries in August will help shape midterms MORE (R) "twist and shout."
Ros-Lehtinen, who was in California on the first day of a one-week congressional recess, tweeted about her first experience with a quake.
She noted she has been through many hurricanes while representing Florida's 27th Congressional District, but has never experienced an earthquake.
Dude: earthquake in LA! Hotel shook a bit. Cool. Hope drivers r OK. My first quake! Been thru plenty of hurricanes.— Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (@RosLehtinen) March 17, 2014
According to the U.S. Geological survey, the 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck at a depth of 9 kilometers below ground at 6:25 a.m. PT in Westwood, Calif. It was followed by a 2.7-magnitude quake an hour later.
Early reports showed no significant damage or injuries.
#LosAngeles welcomed this #cubanita with an #earthquake. First and hopefully last. @wsvn— Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (@RosLehtinen) March 17, 2014
Elvis must have been in #SantaMonica when he sang 'I'm All Shook Up'. Experienced first quake! @nbc6— Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (@RosLehtinen) March 17, 2014
Oh boy, #LAquake was the epitome of Shake It Up, Baby. It certainly made me Twist and Shout! @WIOD— Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (@RosLehtinen) March 17, 2014
Rep. Tony CardenasAntonio (Tony) CardenasMORE (D-Calif.), who represents the area, said his day started with more movement than Congress has seen all year.
#mydayinla started with more movement from the earth than Congress has shown all year. remember to stay prepared: http://t.co/nSYIG1jGXl— Rep. Tony Cárdenas (@RepCardenas) March 17, 2014
Rep. Randy ForbesJames (Randy) Randy ForbesToo much 'can do,' not enough candor Trump makes little headway filling out Pentagon jobs Why there's only one choice for Trump's Navy secretary MORE (R-Va.) sent his prayers to those in the area.
Prayers w/ those in LA whose lives were disrupted by the earthquake today. Hope the immediate reports of none injured continue to hold true.— Randy Forbes (@Randy_Forbes) March 17, 2014


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I think it might enable should adolescent celebrities(as most certainly simply because parent celebrities) up and running having a debate about things such as bed-wetting-it would probably enable it to be a lesser amount of taboo.
At this time I'd like to go over one teen's past experiences by using carrying fabric diapers not to mention cosmetic dirt bike pants. This individual seemed extremely self-conscious on the subject of dressed in typically the garments. I talked about this unique during my posting "Ways Fathers and mothers May Entice Adolescent kids, Adolescents, plus Older kids in order to Slip on Diapers to help you Foundation designed for Bed-Wetting" although I thought i'd take another look at this issue for those of you whom may possibly not have go through this text. There are several aspects who designed your man really feel babyish-the bulk of typically the diapers from the thighs and legs, the security hooks, and the crinkling does seem from the plastic skirts. I thought i'd dialogue a bit pertaining to considering that you'll be able that many teens need the same ideas in regard to using diapers plus plastic-type material jeans with regard to bed-wetting. In my opinion through this specified instance it's possible to see the decanter or glass because about half maximum. For example rather than taking a look at such characteristics in any undesirable technique one can check out them all in any constructive manner. Rather than experiencing the bulk of that diapers being unhealthy item a person could possibly find these people in any beneficial way-thicker diapers are usually more absorbent as a consequence they offer much better coverage. This in turn can make the user come to feel and not to mention safe. As far as a naff trousers tend to be it should be confused to the child who various cheap shorts along with throw-away diapers develop a rustling seem. Although many individuals are self-conscious about this crackling sensible that young person could be reassured this ever since the product or service is actually donned through the night this particular really should not significant. But if the toddler and / or teenager might be writing some bed having a further brother or sister they may have any misgivings about this. If they can reveal an area with the help of some other buddy that moms and dads have got to convey to your brother or sister within very little uncertain stipulations that if they will create enjoyment of this bed-wetting or even diapers as well as plastic leg protection are going to disciplined. Finally, as far as typically the pins are worried, these should be visited virtually no any other way compared to various ways of attachment dress along the lines of links, zippers, or snaps. I hope this can help various adolescents what individuals is perhaps sensation to humiliated around carrying that diapers in addition to vinyl jeans at night.
A second concept I have for the purpose of facilitating older kids adjust to having on diapers to help base is almost always to talk to your child psychiatrist as well as additional cerebral registered nurse. I talk about this unique around more fine detail during my piece of writing "Ways Dads and moms Are able to Support Adolescent kids, Adolescents, and Teens towards Wear Diapers towards Base for the purpose of Bed-Wetting" as well as "Bed-Wetting: When ever Cures Can be Rather more serious Compared to Disorder. " I would entice every older kids struggling with this disorder to read a lot of these articles or blog posts for the reason that I believe they may have a number of important info within them.
I just as well suppose it will be important to be able to confide within families about this problem-whether a relative and when comparing, a instructor, a minister or even various religious sum, or a buddy. In some cases speaking with people assists you to a great deal.. It is necessary to be able to gauge typically the range not to mention high quality from a man's solidarity. There are some those who are proper compassionate not to mention comprehension. These people are especially recognizing from other people's difficulties and they are easy to confide through. If you think you possess buddies of this mother nature herself given that you have been using frustration visiting for words by using donning diapers for you to mattress then simply you might want to consider going over this kind of along with them. It's important to keep in mind a particular thing-there can be quite a lot of families of all age exactly who rainy your sleep therefore next time you have been able to get ready for base and also using your current diapers in addition to plastic material trousers keep the in the mind!


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Fergie Poses Completely Naked In Nothing But Sexy High Heels On Instagram — Pic
What's black and white and nude all over? Fergie! The former Black Eyed Peas member took to Instagram on Aug. 12 to show off her humps in a ultra chic nude photo, made super classy by her cunning high heels!
A picture is worth a thousand words, so Fergie, 42, felt the need to caption her naked photo with just one! "tick," the former Black Eyed Peas member wrote alongside a black and white picture of herself, which she posted to Instagram on Aug. 12. The iconic "My Humps" songstress looked absolutely amazing in the artistic shot, which showed her posing naked while laying down, though the editing had her body in a vertical position. The pic was missing the element of color, but it was definitely not lacking in sex appeal!
Fergie showed off her own lovely lady lumps with the gorgeous positioning of her body, which exposed her pert derriere as well as sideboob… and underboob… basically almost her whole boob — all while wearing just a stunning pair of sexy black heels. Fergie took the glam up to 11 by styling her blonde locks into tousled beach waves and added in some cat eye makeup and a bit of contouring for good measure! We're thinking this is probably a promotion for her upcoming solo album, Double Duchess, and it's definitely grabbed our attention!
The Duchess joins the group of confident women in Hollywood who are in their 40s and 50s and are totally comfortable with their bodies. Just one week ago the "M.I.L.F $" singer was spotted on vacay in Hawaii rocking a gorgeous black string bikini and pigtails — proving she can make any look work at any age! She also set an amazing example by enjoying some yummy pepperoni pizza and delicious beverages by the pool, showing her young fans you can indulge sometimes and still look awesome!
HollywoodLifers, what do you think of Fergie's steamy black and white nude photo? Is it the sexiest shot of her you have seen so far? Let us know below!


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Ray Bradbury Quotes About MankindQuotes about: Mankind
I would not see our candle blown out in the wind. It is a small thing, this dear gift of life handed us mysteriously out of immensity. I would not have that gift expire... If I seem to be beating a dead horse again and again, I must protest: No! I am beating, again and again, living man to keep him awake and move his limbs and jump his mind... What's the use of looking at Mars through a telescope, sitting on panels, writing books, if it isn't to guarantee, not just the survival of mankind, but mankind surviving forever!
People who take books on sex to bed become frigid. You get self-conscious. You can't think a story. You can't think, "I shall do a story to improve mankind." Well, it's nonsense. All the great stories, all the really worthwhile plays, are emotional experiences. If you have to ask yourself whether or not you love a girl or you love a boy, forget it. You don't. A story is the same way. You either feel a story and need to write it, or you better not write it.
Ray Bradbury
- Born: August 22, 1920
- Died: June 5, 2012
- Occupation: Writer
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By Sala Levin '10 | Terp Magazine
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Congratulations to Ms. Danielle Chisholm, our 2017-2018 Rookie of the Year. Ms. Chisholm is a Florida native born in Miami and grew up in Pembroke Pines. Most of her early education was in the Dade and Broward school districts. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education at FAU. While earning her degree she worked at Coral Cove Elementary in the aftercare department.
Her first teaching job was at Sea Castle Elementary teaching kindergarten for the 2014-2015 school year. The following year she started working at W.J. Bryan Elementary teaching third grade math. In addition, she works along with Ms. Neal and runs The Ladybug Club. This club works with young ladies in grades 2-5 teaching them life skills. The club instills values such as responsibility, citizenship, and respect. The goal is to teach the girls how to present themselves in different settings.
Her teaching philosophy is based on her favorite quote from Michael Jordan, "Never say never, because limits, like fears, are often just an illusion". She believes that there are no limits on what children can do no matter their circumstances.
She comes from a family of educators; her mom currently teaches middle school in Broward County. While living in Jamaica, her grandmother taught English to children from Cuba and South America. Having these great educators as role models fueled her passion for teaching.
Congratulations to Ms. Falicie Dirosier, our 2017-2018 Franscisco R. Walker Teacher of the Year nominee. Her reputation as one of the most dedicated Bryan Lion family members is absolutely true. Her willingness to help and honor those around her is astonishing. She truly embodies what it means to be an exceptional teacher. She has organized many events in our school, from sponsored field trips, school picnics, end of the year parties for faculty and staff, and she has even given away bikes and shoes to our students during Christmas time.
Mrs. Dirosier, has a Bachelors of Arts in Education from Carlos Albizu University and a Masters in Guidance Counseling from St. Thomas University. She recently completed her Masters in Administration and Leadership. She is an accomplished educator who demonstrates the ability to teach, motivate, create productive lessons, and direct students while maintaining high interest in achievement. She maintains excellent relationships with her students, parents, faculty, and administrators. She has worked in general education as well as with special needs students throughout her career. What she enjoys most about teaching is witnessing her students' growth academically throughout the school year Mrs. Dirosier has decided it is now time to start thinking of her future by branching out towards Educational Leadership. She hopes to obtain an Assistant Principal position within Miami Dade County Public Schools now that she has completed the Educational Leadership program from Grand Canyon University.
Falicie is truly a remarkable teacher who has a gift that goes beyond the classroom. She has also recently established her own explorer program, Kids N Touch. While WJ Bryan has many remarkable teachers, not all of them have the drive, the motivation, or the courage to say, "you know what? I can do this." I can open my own school, write my own curriculum, design my own blueprint, and run my own business that would help students become successful. A student who receives Falicie as a teacher only has her for a year, but a student who can begin their education at Kids N Touch would have her for a lifetime because education starts with a solid foundation. If the foundation is solid you are solid and that is what Falicie will be able to give to them.
In the time that she has been a part of our faculty, many have grown to love and admire her dearly. She is very devoted to her family, children, husband, and students. Falicie is the type of person who would give you the shirt off her back and I mean that literally. I have been in situations and Falicie would offer what is in her use at that moment and literally say to me here take it if you need it. It is people like Falicie that makes me believe that a change is soon to come. It is people like Falicie who gives us hope for ourselves, for our loved ones, and especially our children. They say God puts us on earth for a purpose and we should not waste time on the small things, but instead spend time learning ourselves in order to find that purpose. Falicie has found her purpose. Her purpose is to create a change in our community.
Any spare moment Mrs. Dirosier has is spent with her family. She has a very supportive husband, an incredibly intelligent son and an adorable daughter. They enjoy taking short family vacations within Florida and love to watch movies together. Mrs. Dirosier continues to reinvent herself yearly to ensure that she makes good decisions that will impact not only her family, but her students as well for the better. She enjoys reading books that allow her to grow as an individual. She also keeps busy by working on multiple projects that will give back to the community. Mrs. Dirosier has the desire to go well beyond the walls of her current classroom. She wants to prove to herself that she is able to go for what many may say is "impossible to reach". Her drive and self-motivation are truly inspiring. Mrs. Falicie Dirosier, our "Teacher of the Year"!