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What is Elder Abuse?
Elder abuse is harm or serious risk of harm to an elder individual as a result of carelessness, negligence or bad intentions, done by a caregiver or another person. Abuse may be defined in the following ways:
Physical Abuse – physical pain or injury, inflicted on an elderly individual, or depriving him or her of a basic need.
Neglect – failure or refusal to provide adequate food, shelter, health care and/or protection for a vulnerable elder.
Psychological and Verbal Abuse – causing emotional pain or distress through verbal or nonverbal acts.
Elder Sexual Abuse – forced or non-consensual sexual activity with an elderly individual.
Exploitation – misuse, hiding or illegally taking money, property or other assets.
Abandonment – when the person responsible for an elderly person deserts the person (legally or through informal arrangement) they have been caring for.
Other Sources of Information
Eldercare Locator 1-800-677-1116 www.eldercare.gov
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The small peninsula of Donabate brings golfers from all over to enjoy beautiful weather and golf. New and experienced golfers can all find the right course with as many as six different golf courses just two miles from the Donabate village.
Golf Courses
The laid-back community of Donabate is the perfect place for golfing holidays. The island enjoys the reputation of ranking in the top 20 golf courses throughout all of Ireland.
Golf courses include The Island Golf Club, Beaverstown Golf Club, the Turvey Golf and Country Club and Donabate Golf Club. Add the Corballis Links Golf Club and the Balcarrick Golf Club to your list as well.
Donabate Lodge
The Donabate Lodge provides bed and breakfast lodging with en-suite rooms including tea and coffee facilities. The guest house is centrally located within walking distance to pubs and restaurants, as well as the Donabate train station. Additional details are found at http://www.donabatelodge.com/.
Waterside Hotel
The Waterside House Hotel is a family run operation and comes complete with beach front property. The hotel offers dining on an outdoor terrace, beaches, swimming and nearby golf. Reservations are available at http://www.dublintourist.com/details/waterside_hotel.shtml.
Visitors can enjoy dining at the Pasta Castello restaurant, which offers tasty meals of mussel pescatore and deep fried calamari. Chungs is another fine restaurant that serves yummy dishes of sea bass, kung po beef and fried scallops.
With comfortable accommodations, restaurants and golf, you can easily see why Donabate travel draws golfers for relaxing holidays.


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The 18-hole Grove City Community Disc Golf Course is a great way for beginners to learn the game, for families or friends of different skill levels to participate together or for more competitive players to keep their skills sharp or enjoy a leisurely round close to home. The object of disc golf is the same as traditional golf – complete the course by throwing discs into metal targets with the fewest tries. Players can use a traditional flying disc or Frisbee® or more specialized discs designed for the sport.
Holes ranging from 180 to 297 feet long skirt along the athletic fields and perimeter of the grounds behind the church and school. It is free to use and open to the public from dawn to dusk. The disc golf course is located on the campus of the Grove City Church of the Nazarene. Participants may park in the church parking lot.
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Are you looking for birthmark removal options? Do you wonder if skin lighteners are effective and safe to get rid of birthmarks? There are several ways to get rid of birthmarks, but some treatments can be dangerous, painful and they don't always work. In this post you'll learn about the different options to fade or remove a birthmark using medication, laser therapy, surgery, skin lighteners or even natural remedies.
What are the main Birthmark removal procedures?
A birthmark is a benign irregularity on the skin which is present at birth or appears shortly after birth. Some birthmarks fade, shrink or even disappear on their own. But sometimes birthmarks are associated with other health problems and need to be treated or removed.
Here are the most common birthmark removal procedures:
1. Birthmark Removal without Surgery: the use of medication
Large hemangiomas are often treated with medication, such as corticosteroids. They can be injected directly into the birthmark or taken orally. The medication usually slows down the growth of birthmarks and can make them shrink within a few weeks.
However, corticosteroids have side effects and can lead to other health problems, such as lowered blood pressure or adrenal gland insufficiency. Steroids also are linked to mood disorders and insomnia.
2. birthmark removal with laser therapy
Laser therapy is a popular procedure for the removal of birthmarks, especially for port-wine birthmarks. Although complete disappearance is rare, most lighten after a few treatments. Some stains may return and need re-treatment. In average, a lighter shade stain often requires about 4 laser treatments, whereas the darker stains require 7 or more.
A yellow light laser, called flashlamp pumped dye laser, is commonly used and has been the most successful at removing stains in infants and young children.
Watch the video below that shows how cosmetic facial surgery Dr. Joe Niamtu uses laser for the removal of a small port wine stain birthmark on the neck:
3. Can birthmarks be surgically removed?
Yes, they can. However there are some risks involved. Infection, scarring or skin discoloration may happen after a birthmark removal. The risks of scarring increase with every treatment.
4. Cryosurgery and electrodesiccation to get rid of birthmarks
There are other alternatives to remove birthmarks, known as cryosurgery and electrodesiccation. Cryosurgery is the application of extreme cold to the affected area. Electrodesiccation is the destruction of tissue by dehydration, done by means of a high-frequency electric current. These techniques appear to be effective for the removal of birthmarks.
Always consult a practitioner if you want to get rid of a birthmark. Make sure to use an experienced doctor or cosmetic surgeon for any kind of birthmark removal.
Are skin lighteners effective and safe to get rid of birthmarks?
Skin lighteners contain an active ingredient or a combination of ingredients that reduces the amount of melanin in the skin where it is applied. Here are the main skin lightening compounds that are commonly used for birthmark removal:
1. hydroquinone
Hydroquinone is the most widely used ingredient in skin lighteners sold in the U.S.
The FDA regulates the use of hydroquinone in the U.S. However, studies have shown that hydroquinone has some carcinogenic effects when applied to skin. It's considered cytotoxic (toxic to cells) and mutagenic.
Studies have also shown that long term hydroquinone use can cause exogenous ochronosis, which is when your skin turns a bluish and black color.
Hydroquinone not only inhibits melanin production to help lighten skin, but long term use can actually damage your pigment cells.
2. Kojic Acid
Some skin lighteners use natural compounds instead of hydroquinone.
Kojic Acid is a natural substance that is derived from a Japanese species of mushrooms. It has traditionally been used in the production of a number of foods, including miso, soy sauce and sake.
In studies, kojic acid has demonstrated efficacy similar to hydroquinone as a skin lightener in cases involving hyperpigmentation, freckles and age spots. It inhibits the action of tyrosinase, an enzyme that plays an important role in the production of melanin.
The main side effect observed with kojic acid is skin irritation. When excessive amounts are used on the skin, it can lead to a condition known as contact dermatitis. For this reason, kojic acid is typically used in concentrations between 1-4%.
The most popular kojic acid products for skin lightening are:
Check this post about the pros and cons of using kojic acid soaps for skin lightening. Also read: Are kojic acid products safe to use?
Sophora Flavescens
There are other natural skin lightening compounds, such as Sophora Flavescens.
Recent Study has found that sophora flavescens has strong abilities in correcting skin pigmentation issues. This plant has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries.
You can find birthmark removal creams that contain sophora flavescens on the market today. One of the most popular creams is Carapex Dark Spot Corrector.
Skin lightening products do come with some risks. Topical creams may worsen the situation by irritating the mark. Always talk to your doctor before using a skin lightener and ask for specific instructions for the product. Also, make sure there is no mercury in the product.
How to get rid of birthmarks using natural remedies?
Even if using natural products requires a little patience, the good thing about it is that it can help moles or birthmarks to clear up without any pain or scars.
Some people have tried various natural remedies to fade or get rid of birthmarks. The results vary from person to person. Mainly it depends on the type of birthmarks you have.
Birthmark removal with lemon juice
Lemon juice is one of the most popular remedies to lighten skin. Lemon juice is a bleaching agent that helps lighten the darker areas on the skin. For birthmarks, its efficiency depends on the size, the location and the type of birthmarks.
Here is how lemon juice may be used to fade small birthmarks:
- Dab a few drops of lemon juice on the birthmark.
- Leave it for at least 20 minutes.
- Wash it off with warm water.
- Dry your skin off with a clean towel.
This process can be repeated about four times a week. Don't apply it every day as lemon juice tends to dry out the skin too much.
You could combine this with a regular massage with olive oil. Olive oil is considered to be a natural moisturizer. It may rehydrate damaged skin cells, which in turn can help to lighten a birthmark.
The bleaching effect of lemon juice becomes stronger in the sun. This can result in some very bad sun burns. It is advisable to stay out of the sun while the lemon juice is on your skin or apply the lemon juice before you go to bed. A birthmark should always be checked by a doctor before using lemon juice to get rid of it.
Freckle lightening mask with lemon juice
Birthmark Removal for babies and children
If your child has a disturbing birthmark, talk with his doctor about options for birthmark removal. Some of the birthmarks may require removal; others don't. In fact, most birthmarks fade on their own and don't cause physical problems. In this case, it's often recommended that you wait before you make a decision.
In some cases, early intervention to treat certain birthmarks can be helpful. Birthmarks in infants are often removed using laser treatment. It is often recommended to start laser treatment in infancy for best results. In infancy, the stain and the blood vessels are usually smaller. Older stain may be more difficult to get rid of.
If your child has a strawberry birthmark, check out this post. You'll learn about the causes of birthmarks in infants.
What else can help?
Look after your birthmark carefully
If your birthmark is itching, bleeding, develops irregular edges, or if it's changing color, shape, size, consult your doctor as soon as possible.
Don't irritate your birthmark unnecessary and be careful with sunburns. The sun can make haemangiomas temporarily swollen. Protect your skin with a high-quality sunscreen, wear a hat to protect your face and/or an umbrella to protect your skin from the sun.
Make-up to cover birthmarks
If your birthmark bothers you, using make-up to cover it up is a good option. There are a variety of products available. Finding the best product for you and the right shade for your skin is important.
Talk simply and openly about your birthmark
Everyone has different ways of coping with and accepting a birthmark. One of the hardest aspects can be coping with the reactions of others. From childhood to adulthood, there can be many challenges along the way.
Birthmarks can cause emotional and social problems especially when they are highly visible. Finding someone to help through the emotional aspects of having a birthmark can be really helpful.
Cassandra's story (she decided not to remove her birthmark)
Cassandra was born with a huge brown birthmark on her right cheek, and her parents were given the option to have it removed. But concerned that it would leave her face heavily scarred, they decided against it.
Cassandra is now a professional dancer and she has refused to have plastic surgery to remove her birthmark as she has chosen to embrace her individuality. She says that she loves her unique appearance and even credits her birthmark for making her memorable in her industry.
As my birthmark sunk through several layers of skin, plastic surgery was the only option for removal. Doctors gave my parents a choice, warning them there could be scarring or I could be left with a lazy eye. I'm so glad my parents chose to leave my birthmark as it's part of who I am. Having a birthmark distinguishes me – and I don't feel that it has ever held me back. Times are changing, so don't worry about looking normal. Don't let bullies stop you and be proud of your uniqueness!" – Cassandra Naud (source)
What about you? Do you want to get rid of your birthmark? Feel free to leave a comment to share your experience with others!


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Dallas Intoxication Assault Attorney
Drunk driving is strictly prohibited under Texas law. However, most people are not aware that, if arrested for drunk driving, they may face more than just a single charge. In particular, in situations in which a driver is accused of being involved in an accident while under the influence of alcohol, they may be charged with intoxication assault in addition to any other charges that may apply.
Intoxication assault is a serious criminal charge in Texas, and at the Law Offices of Mark T. Lassiter, we know that those in Dallas who are convicted of intoxication assault can face potentially life-altering consequences as a result. Although a frightening and overwhelming charge, it is important to remember that it isn't a conviction, and with the help of an attorney, you might be able to reduce your charges or avoid conviction altogether.
Penalties for Intoxication Assault
Individuals convicted of intoxication assault in Texas can face a number of different criminal penalties, including the following:
- DWI charges
- Up to 600 hours of community service
- Minimum 30 days imprisonment
- Alcohol awareness classes
Unfortunately, these are just some of the many consequences that individuals convicted of intoxication assault may face. In addition, the impact that a conviction for this type of crime can have on a person's life, such as on their relationships, career options, and even their ability to obtain housing, can be extremely significant.
Call an Intoxication Assault Lawyer in Dallas
If you have been charged with intoxication assault, the assistance of a qualified attorney from the Law Offices of Mark T. Lassiter can prove invaluable for your ability to protect your rights and interest under the law. Discuss your options for defending yourself against these charges by calling us at (214) 845-7007 today.


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Take taxis from the street may cost you higher price– particularly taxi waiting outside the bus and train stations. If you must take a taxi, try to agree on a price with the driver before getting into the vehicle. If taking a taxi from the airport, this shouldn't be a problem, as the airport taxis generally operate on a system of set fees for transportation to specific areas.
For guests arriving at the airport, another option is to take the airport mini-bus to the city center. This mode of transportation costs 90 CZK (around 4 EUR) per person, and the final destination is Namesti Republiky – just a short walking distance from the Old Town Square. These mini-buses can usually be found waiting in front of the terminal.
There are two international railway stations in Prague - Prague Hlavni nadrazi (Main railway station) and Prague Holesovice which are both near to the city center. The Main Railway station is conveniently located in the city center. Smaller Prague train stations are Smíchovské nadrazi and Liben.
Prague has good working network of public transport enabling to move around the city via tram, bus, and metro (subway.) There are only three metro lines in Prague and it´s perhaps the easiest and fastest mode of transport for visitors to navigate – just follow the platform signs. The last metro goes at midnight. The tram is another convenient method of transport, and is the only way to get around after midnight. Buses are convenient for reaching locations on the outskirts of the city center (such as the airport.)
A ticket needs to be punched at the entrance to the metro station and on the tram/bus to mark the start of the validation period.
Public transportation is most crowded during morning and evening rush hour, and is best avoided during these times. Single and transfer tickets are sold through yellow ticket vending machines located at every metro station (also in English, coins only), at ticket offices located at some metro stations, at a Tabák/Trafika, at some newsstands, and at tourist information centers.


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Welcome to Kids Quest at Coushatta Casino
Kids Quest child care center is designed to be a place where kids are physically and mentally engaged with age-appropriate play-events, helping them grow happily! Every Kids Quest and Cyber Quest resort partner has its own unique set of things to do for kids and entertainment options for children, families, and adults to enjoy.
Safe Family Fun
Kids Quest play facilities are designed to provide optimal sight lines, kid-friendly surfaces, and equipment researched for safety and fun. Parents review expectations for guest behavior and center rules on the daily authorization at check-in. Children will be given safe play directives throughout their stay by the teammates who have been trained in supervisory roles to ensure that all children enjoy their time at the center.
Join Our Team
Kids Quest hourly child care is always seeking talent to join our team! Kids Quest provides you the opportunity to be a kid again! Sing with the little guests at karaoke, or play a game of horse with them in the gym! If you enjoy interacting and having each day like no other, we are the place for you!
**Must be 18 years of age, have a high school diploma, and complete and pass the required background screening, (which may include a drug test).
Apply now to see if you are selected to be the next best teammate! Don't let this opportunity pass you by!
Louisiana's Best Bet
Louisiana's largest casino resort features a 100,000 square-foot gaming floor, luxurious hotel rooms, top-rated golf, an amazing water park, 11 fabulous restaurants, live entertainment, Kids Quest play center and more.
The Grand Hotel, Coushatta's newly-renovated flagship luxury hotel, is connected to the region's largest gaming floor so you don't have far to go to get in on the action. Other options include the fashionable Seven Clans Hotel, the Coushatta Inn, or the family-friendly deluxe lakefront RV and chalet resort at Red Shoes Park.
For a flavorful steak, visit Big Sky Steakhouse, or for great Louisiana seafood like gumbo, oysters on the half shell, or fried seafood dishes, there's Gumbeaux's Oyster & Sports Bar. There's something for every appetite!
For the golfer, play Koasati Pines, Golf Digest's top-rated course in the state. The course is surrounded by magnificent pines and huge live oaks and offers a brilliant 18-hole, par 72 layout.
Catch a national touring act at The Pavilion or regional live music at Mikko Live!
Kids Quest Pricing
Hourly Childcare Pricing
Kids Quest charges by the hour for each child. All of the great kid's activities and play events within Kids Quest are included in the hourly fee, with food and snacks being extra. Kids Quest is a shoe-free environment, but if you do forget your socks they are available for purchase on-site.
Tiny Tots are children ages 6 weeks through 30 months……..$11.00
Children ages 30 months through 12 years of age…………..$10.25
Cyber Quest Family Arcade Pricing
To play any game at Cyber Quest load up credits on a Cyber Quest Club Card. Club Cards can be purchased or charged at a self-service kiosk, or ask any team member at our Prize Zone. Purchased credits are stored on your Club Card for easy gameplay. Club Cards have a one-time $1.00 activation fee.
Kids Quest Loyalty Rewards
Now, get instant benefits today when you sign up for the Kids Quest loyalty program. And the more you visit, the more you get, including special offers and promotions, exclusive access to one-of-a-kind events and experiences, and many more perks. For more specific details – click here
Cyber Quest Rewards
Grab a card, register and you are enrolled in the Hall of Fame Club! The more you play the higher you go. You could become a Cyber Quest All-Star, MVP, and Legend! Each level comes with unique benefits for the best of the best! Receive a free gift for registering your Club Card. See a teammate for a special reward. And with all of your points, you can choose one of the great prizes from the Prize Zone! More details here!
Military Discount
Kids Quest is pleased to offer a 5% military discount to all active, retired and veteran service members every Tuesday. Ask about the discount at the time of check in and provide proof of military service (DD214, Military ID or VA issued card). Discount valid on Tuesdays only, cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts.
Hosting a birthday at Kids Quest is a cinch! Once we hear from you and we have your child's celebration scheduled, your work is done, and we handle the fun! We will even work with you to customize the celebration if you do not see just what you are looking for below. Our professional planners and party captains will take care of every detail to ensure that your child's big day is an event to remember!
Step 1: Select your birthday party package
If you want to book a party within seven (7) days of the intended party date, please call the center directly at 337-738-7646 to complete your booking.
Step 2: Invite your Guests
Once you complete your party reservation, you will receive a confirmation email from us. This email will include instructions on how to create and send electronic party invitations to your guests. We make it easy – there are a variety of creative options to choose from and personalize.
Quest Package: Six (6) Guests
Cost: $120.00. There is a $18.00 fee per additional child guest
The Quest party package has been created for the birthday child and five (5) guests. Each child will receive 90 minutes of play time plus 30 minutes to enjoy a birthday treat and gift opening. This package includes: two (2) pitchers of a fountain drink, one (1) party favor for each guest, party decorations, digital invitations, a party photo, and a special gift for the birthday child. All this plus pre-planning and a day of support from our Kids Quest Party Captain.BOOK PACKAGE
Quest + Package: Six (6) Guests
Cost: $150.00. There is a $23.00 fee per additional child guest
A Quest+ party package includes all of the items from the Quest package, but also adds a $5 Cyber Quest club card, a slice of pizza, and an upgrade to unlimited soda for the birthday child and five (5) of their guests. Each child will receive 90 minutes of play time plus 30 minutes to enjoy a birthday treat and gift opening. The package includes: unlimited soda for each child at the party, one (1) slice of pizza for each child at the party, a $5 Cyber Quest club card, one (1) party favor for each guest, party decorations, digital invitations, a party photo, and a special gift for the birthday child. All this plus pre-planning and a day of support from our Kids Quest Party Captain.BOOK PACKAGE
Did you know we can host an equally awesome party at Cyber Quest? That's right, we have birthday party plans at Cyber Quest that are jam-packed with fantastic fun for children of all ages! When you celebrate with arcade play and top it off with birthday treats, you've got a winner! Dates fill up so fast, so contact us today!
All Star Package: Six (6) Guests
Cost: $160.00 There is a $25.00 fee per additional child guest
The All-Star party package has been created for the birthday child and five (5) guests. The package includes: $20 Cyber Club Card per guest, 30 minutes for birthday treat and gift opening, two (2) pitchers of fountain drink, one (1) Jumbo Popcorn bowl, party decorations and paper settings, one (1) party favor per guest, a birthday crown for the birthday child, one (1) digital photo of birthday child and guests, one (1) game tournament, and 250 Prize Zone tickets for the tournament winner.BOOK PACKAGE
Legend Package: Six (6) Guests
Cost: $190.00 There is a $30.00 fee per additional child guest
This Legend party package has been created to create a "legendary" birthday experience for the birthday child and five (5) guests. The package includes: $25 Cyber Club Card per guest, 30 minutes for birthday treat and gift opening, unlimited soda for each child at the party, one (1) Jumbo Popcorn bowl, one (1) slice of pizza per guest, party decorations and paper settings, one (1) party favor per guest, a birthday crown and special treat for the birthday child, one (1) digital photo of birthday child and guests, two (2) game tournaments, and 250 Prize Zone tickets for each tournament winner.BOOK PACKAGE
For your convenience, please complete our online pre-visit form and expedite your arrival at Kids Quest. This registration is required for guests who are visiting Kids Quest for the first time. If you have any questions, please call the center directly at 337-738-7646.
What are the ages of children who can visit Kids Quest?
Kids Quest cares for children from six (6) weeks through 12 years of age*. Our Tiny Tots room is specifically designed for our smallest guests, ages six (6) weeks to 30 months. The Main Play Floor is designed for children from 30 months through 12 years of age. All interest areas and activities are designed to be age appropriate. *Green Valley Ranch location provides care for children 2.5 years through 12 years of age only.
What is the check-in/check-out process at Kids Quest?
On your first visit you will be asked for essential information regarding pertinent health and allergies**, personal photo identification, email address, gaming card information, emergency contact(s), and a café spending allowance. You will also be asked to review and sign a daily authorization form that explains Kids Quest policies and procedures. Once your child is in our system, two bar-coded labels will be issued, one for you and one for your child. These stickers must be matched and verified with a photo ID at check-out. Upon completion of check-in, a Kids Quest team member will escort your child through the safety gates to the play floor and the adventure can begin.
Does every Kids Quest have a Cyber Quest area?
Not at this time. Cyber Quest arcades are only attached to certain Kids Quest facilities throughout the country. To see if your local Kids Quest has an affiliated Cyber Quest, visit our locations page. Find Locations
Do you host birthday parties?
Absolutely! Kids Quest hosts parties that are easy for parents and fun for kids. We have teams in place at each center complete with party captains to lead the fun and create lasting memories of your child's special day.
Do you offer party packages for older kids?
Yes, we offer Cyber Quest birthday party packages for children 13 and older. Locate the center where you would like to host the event and click on the Parties link to view a detailed pricing summary.
What does a Kids Quest birthday party include?
Our birthday parties include activities and play events that will keep your child and their guests moving. The price includes 30 minutes for cake and present opening as well as 90 minutes of free playtime to enjoy the activities and events that engage children up through 12 years of age. After the party time, children can remain under our hourly care rates while adults continue to enjoy amenities at the resort location. For more details, click here or call your nearest Kids Quest location to speak to a party specialist, or book online to begin the planning process.


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A mix of berries, melon, oranges and pineapple gets tossed with honey, fresh orange and lime juice and mint, making for a healthy, colorful and bright salad that's both light and refreshing.
Following my route of debauchery last weekend in Las Vegas for our 16th annual NASCAR race (yep, I've got a little redneck or "neckcar" in me, and proud of it), I've been in need of a thorough cleansing.
Too much rich food for dinners and wacky fair food at the track (fried bricks of french fries?), too many late nights as my dad's good luck charm at the 21 table only to get up too early to head out to watch cars go round and round and round in the 74 degree sun.
Good thing I evened it out with a spa day spent with my mama. At least they offered cucumber water to counter our mango-ritas.
It's all about balance.
I volunteer each quarter to provide a dish for the teachers at my daughter's school during parent teacher conferences when the teachers can't leave their posts. We can't have starving teachers. They're way too valuable in my book.
Last year I was assigned to bring a fruit salad and made one similar to this one. It was so gorgeous, so fresh, so colorful.
I delivered it to the teacher's break room. And then I shook my head when I realized I missed the boat and forgot to take pics to share with you.
This past month, I was assigned the same thing: fruit salad. Was it because the teachers requested my rendition again instead of a store-bought, pre-packaged plastic container version with mushy, tasteless melons and almost past due whole strawberries and mealy grapes that are either totally dried out or gone straight to mush?
Whether they did or not, I was stoked to make it again because this time I had my camera ready.
About the Recipe
Making a fruit salad from scratch isn't a cheap endeavor. Sure, you're going to save some dough purchasing that plastic container of pre-packaged sliced fruit but if you value taste, your money will be well spent.
The bulk of the fruit salad comes from sturdy fruit. This time around I chose melons, pineapple and my favorite Cara Cara oranges with their ruby red fruit.
The beauty is in the details and comes from those fresh, vibrant berries. Use whatever selection of berries you can find and crave to create a sweetened bite.
An extra shot of sweetness that pulls this salad together is the juice of a fresh orange, lime and honey to create an all-natural syrup. Fresh mint leaves finish off the fresh flavors.
If you make this recipe, please let me know! Leave a comment below or take a photo and tag me on Instagram or Twitter with #foodiecrusheats.
Berry Delicious Fruit Salad
- 2-3 cups melon such as cantaloupe or honeydew cut into chunks
- 2 cups pineapple cut into chunks
- 3 oranges 2 of them peeled and sliced into chunks and 1 orange juiced
- 1 pint raspberries
- 1 pint strawberries sliced
- 1 pint blackberries
- 1 pint blueberries
- 1 cup seedless grapes
- 1/4 cup honey
- juice of 1 lime
- 1/3 cup chopped mint leaves
- Toss fruit together in a large bowl. Whisk the orange juice with the honey and lime juice. Pour over the fruit and toss with the mint leaves. Let sit at least 15 minutes before serving.
It's a Rainbow Connection
You'd think there'd be just one way to make a fruit salad. You'd be wrong. Check out these fresh tasting hues that are sure to cure any foodie blues.
Rainbow Salad with Blood Orange Dressing
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Blackberry + Mango Lemon Poppy Seed Fruit Salad with Earl Grey Whipped Coconut Cream
This fruit salad is a total dessert game changer, and bonus points because it gets better the longer it sits.
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Fruit Salad with Ginger Syrup, Lime and Mint
The ginger and lime syrup adds a little heat to the traditional sweetness.
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Fruit Salad with Creamy Limoncello
The favorite Italian lemon liqueur is mixed with fat free yogurt to create a spunky dressing for favorite berries and fruit.
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Vaganova Ballet Academy, Saint-Petersburg, Russia Department of Philosophy, History and Theory of the Arts Doctor of Science in Philosophy, Professor
The role of cultural industries in the current socio-cultural architectonics is analyzed. Architectonicness is understood as a basic principle of the existence and functioning of culture, allowing to analyze the relationships of structural-functional, dynamic, instrumental and valuable aspects. The current stage of socio-cultural development is evaluated as logically relevant in terms of the synergy of economic, social, technological and mental factors that had influence on the formation of the phenomenon of cultural industries. The parallels between the two global processes are traced: the industrialization of culture as a space of implementation of creative strategies and the growth of the service component of modern society. It is concluded that the leading role of creativity presents a value in the current axiosphere.
Key words: cultural industry, socio-cultural dynamics, cultural architectonic, value, creativity, axiosphere of modern culture, service society.
Kostroma State University, Kostroma, Russia Doctor of Science in Philosophy, Professor of Department of Philosophy, Cultural Science and Social Communications
This article analyses «сultural industries» sometimes also known as «creative industries». Defining «creative industries», however, is a matter of considerable inconsistency and disagreement in the academic literature. Usage of the term «creative industries» varies among countries. It is of relatively recent origin. The article discusses the problem of the relation of the conceptual notions of cultural and creative industries within the framework of philosophical approach. A principal aim is to examine concepts which are formulated as «cultural industries» and as «creative industries». The demarcation problem is about how to distinguish between cultural industries and creative industries, including between cultural industries, industries, and other products of human activity. The author considers the evolution of methodological approaches to the conceptualization of cultural industries in the modern society; indications of cultural industries, typical features of cultural production. The article deals with the author's point of view on the nature and scope of the term «creative industries»; are analyzed features of its formation in post-industrial society.
Key words: culture, symbolical creativity, cultural industries, creative industries, creativity, cultural production, cultural policy, culture economy.
St. Petersburg State Institute of Culture, Saint Petersburg, Russia Doctor of Science in Culturology, Associate Professor of the Department of Theory and History of Culture
St. Petersburg State Institute of Culture, Saint Petersburg, Russia Post-graduate student of the Department of Theory and History of Culture
The article is devoted to the consideration of the debatable situation in science regarding the understanding of the essence, as well as the place and role of cultural industries in the modern world. The text reveals the main approaches used by researchers in fixing and defining the scale of cultural industries, from the general production level to the «sectoral» framework. Various typological features are revealed that serve as the basis for the construction of typologies and classifications of cultural industries. In addition, the article presents author's typology, which includes cultural industries in the structure of the self- reproduction of culture, proposed by O.V. Lazareva.
Key words: cultural industries, brand, creative skill, creative manufactory, virtual reality.
Saint Petersburg, Russia Ph.D. in Philosophy, Associate Professor
The Military Educational-and-Research Centre Naval Academy named after «Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union N.G. Kuznetsov», Saint Petersburg, Russia Ph.D. in Cultural Studies, Associate Professor
The aim of the article is to analyze the definitions "cultural industries" and "creative industries". The authors consider different notional definitions and sphere of the application of the concept "cultural industry". In this paper two major modern concepts "creativity" and "creation" are related to each other. The article is devoted to the existing conceptual approaches to the study of the cultural industries and their role in the modern reproduction of social and cultural spheres. On the basis of literature review authors analyze the role creative industries play in national innovation system.
Key words: cultural industries, creative industries, culture, art, creativity, economics, Russian experience.
Polоtsk State University, Novopolotsk, Belarus Associate Professor of Social Studies and Humanities Chair's on Department of Finance and Economics Ph.D. in Cultural Studies
The article discusses the relationship between the creative industries and the constructivist approach to understanding cultural identity. The article considers the main limitations for the application of the term "cultural identity". The approaches to describing the transformation from culture to the creative industries are compared. The text mentions the emergence of the creative proletariat – precariat and its relationship with the creative industries. We use the term "instagrammy", proposed by L. Manovich, to explain the possibility of constructing one's own cultural identity in the process of media consumption. As examples there are various data on media consumption (television, social networks). The observations and conclusions made in the article allow the author to formulate the idea that the cultural industry can be regarded as a permanent generator with insignificant distinctive features and distinctions in the form of separate practical and technical means, which provide opportunities for constructing cultural identities of representatives of the creative class.
Key words: cultural industries, cultural identity, creative industries, precariat, media consumption.
Tomsk State University, Tomsk, Russia Assistant in The Department of Cultural Studies, Theory and History of Culture
In the modern world there is a change of approaches of productions' industrializing and economic activity. The cultural sphere is becoming one of the economy's sectors. Comprehending of the culture and creativity as a paramount source of economic and socio and cultural development led to the occurring of the concepts «cultural industries», «creative industries». In the Russian language the concept «creative industries» is divided into: industries aimed at getting the commercial profit, and industries which make the first paradigm of the creative product. In this article the attempt to define main differences of these concepts and to justify the expedience of the usage of all three concepts is made. The author describes ontological bases of the culture's industrializing, reveals major goals of each industry, shows the system of relations between industries, which is built on the way of work with the creative product. Cultural and creative industries are given as net structures which allow to visualize industries' structure and to form more accurate vision of interrelations between them.
Key words: cultural industries, creative industries, net structures, network, cultural economy, creative economy, concepts differences.
Southern Federal University, Rostov-on-Don, Russia Department of Educational Psychology PhD in Psychology, Associate Professor
The issue of studying the cultural productions has become relevant in connection with the expansion of these productions and the change in the methodology of science and humanities studies, including cultural studies. The production of subject is paradoxically at its core, and this paradoxical nature becomes extremely glaring in cultural industries that are related to the rational calculation of efficiency and productivity. Studying these issues is only possible if one do not reduce the practices of cultural industries to the production of goods and services in the field of culture. The issues of the research methodology can be defined if to interpret the cultural industries and approaches to their assessment as cultural practices that enter into a dialogue with the other practices of culture. This will provide an opportunity to notice the paradoxes of culture and comprehend them productively.
Key words: culture, cultural industries cultural production, subject, methodology, producer, consumer, goods, contradictions, paradoxes.
Vice-president of Skolkovo Foundation, Director of Urban Environment Development, Head of the Glazychev Department of Territorial Development Studies at the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, Head of the MA in Cultural Management program «Creative Industries» at the Moscow School of Social and Economic Sciences, Moscow, Russia Ph.D. in Culturology
This article is about actual theme of governmental support for the creative industries in Russia. The author describes problems in this sphere (most of them are related to the lack of legal definition and understanding of creative industries) and offers comprehensive measures to manage them.
Key words: creative industries, creative entrepreneurship, governmental support, state programs, cultural policy.
National Research University Higher School of Economics, Perm, Russia Associate Professor of Humanities, Ph.D.
Luddites is a historical term used to describe a type of artisan, lost their guild status, economic independence and position in the course of the industrial revolution. Perm case allows us to apply the term to a situation of mass introduction of cultural industries in the modern city. In modern society, Gallery is a specialized factory for the production of art. It organizes artistic activity of people of art, develops rules for distinguishing art, creates a center of attraction for artists, their agents and producers. Similar functions are performed by modern theaters, museums, book fairs and exhibition centers. The paper presents an analysis of resistance practices that the local branch of the Union of Artists of Russia, some writers and journalists met with the development of the project in the Perm Museum of Modern Art PERMM and support program for cultural industries. Displaying the birth of public skirmishes in the press, the ideology of resistance to cultural invasion. The core of the resistance ideology was the idea of the construction of the local territorial identity, spiritual identity and traditions of the mining civilization storage (Ivanov). This allowed the opposition to present a cosmopolitan conflict, businessmen and the keepers of folk traditions. The reason for the defeat of bearers is a disability to mobilize citizens. Relegating them to the role of spectators, and the power of the initiators of the cultural changes turned them into the crowd of onlookers in no one's own social position. As a result of the defeat of "Perm cultural project" Luddites were able to celebrate a victory (in contrast to their British predecessors), and creative industries were compromised.
Key words: cultural industries, resistance, innovation, Luddites, urban culture.
Valeriy GORDIN
National Research University Higher School of Economics, Saint Petersburg, Russia Department of Management Doctor of Science in Economics, Professor
National Research University Higher School of Economics, Saint Petersburg, Russia Department of Management Ph.D., Associate Professor
National Research University Higher School of Economics, Saint Petersburg, Russia Department of Management Master Student, Master's Program "Experience Economy: Hospitality and Tourism Management"
The number of creative spaces in St. Petersburg is constantly increasing, and their activities influence more and more the formation of the urban cultural environment. Creative spaces become locations for various events (cultural and educational), contribute to the formation of new educational and cultural territory products. In this connection it becomes relevant to analyze the development of educational services that provide creative entrepreneurs – residents of creative spaces. This trend is, on the one hand, a response to the online educational platforms (Coursera, edX, Universarium et al.), that provide educational services of high level in a virtual way, and on the other hand, it makes possible to develop new formats – quests, role play, different types of activity-related courses. Also, there is another research problem: whether educational projects of creative entrepreneurs replace traditional institutions of further education of adults and school children or close new niches? The article is devoted to the study of these issues.
Key words: creative space, creative industries, educational activities, further education.
Leningrad State University named after A.S.Pushkin, Saint Petersburg, Russia Ph.D. in Cultural Studies, Senior Lecturer
The article concerns some historical and cultural circumstances of "cultural industries" concept's appearing and some features of the printed media's development during the second part of the XX century. In the first part of the article it is trying to point the key roles of intellectual property, as well as computerization process and of 'homo computabilis' idea, and trace their ways to be assembled in the whole design of "cultural industries" concept. The second part concerns some "ndustrial" aspects of the printed media reproduction in culture using some tools of the theory of practices. And in the last part of the article certain assumptions about further AI's development within the scope of cultural industries were made.
Key words: cultural industries, creativity, homo computabilis, intellectual property, media industry, press, AI.
Moscow State Institute (University) of Culture, Russia Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, Professor, Head of Department of Social and Cultural Activities
The article discusses the entertainment industry – a new segment of cultural industries, the formation of which reflects the general regularities of development of modern cultural process. Hedonistic function determines the specificity of all social and cultural functions of the entertainment industry (educational function, cognitive function, function of recreation, the entertainment function, communicative function, etc.). The possibility of obtaining fun and excitement is the main encouraging motto for entertainment. In the development of global entertainment industry needs to gain new experiences dominates. Further development of the entertainment industry the author considers as the development of socio-cultural technologies, allowing to solve tasks of social-cultural education and personal development in the specific conditions of organized leisure.
Key words: cultural industry, entertainment industry, leisure industry, leisure and entertainment functions, entertainment, industry.
Saint Petersburg State Institute of Culture, Saint Petersburg, Russia Doctor of Science in Philosophy, Professor of Department of Theory and History of Culture
Practices are in the processes of performativity. The most free forms of practice are curating and auctions, since they allow the independent circulation of works of art. The curator has several characteristics and shows a special mental ability. Its flexibility is formed in the advanced ability of communication. The auction demonstrates free circulation of works of art.
Key words: art work, practice, creativity, curator, auction, performativity, imagination, values, meanings.
Saint-Petersburg State Rimsky-Korsakov Conservatory, Saint Petersburg, Russia Head of the Humanities Department, Ph.D. in Philosophy, Associate Professor
Article tracks the formation of the creative industries in action art of the 1960th. The reasons and conditions for the distribution of the creative industries are established. The history of the main industrial forms of creativity is described. The typology of the most widespread creative industries is formed. The features of such art forms as multiple, art-shop, lecture, trademark are analyzed. The conclusions on extensive material of the artifacts created by the art styles close to conceptualism are drawn. The main attention to formation of the creative industries within art projects of fluxus art, pop art, arte povera is paid.
Key words: cultural industries, creative industries, conceptualism, concept, instruction, art shop, fluxus, mail-art, multiple, event, lecture- performance.
Vaganova Ballet Academy, Saint Petersburg, Russia Ph.D. in Art Sciences, Vice-Rector for Research and Development
The article is devoted to the new technologies in the music of the XXI century, copies known modes of production in a globalizing world. The article analyzes the work of the composer-neo-conceptual artist J. Kreidler. In composition «Fremdarbeit» "Outsourcing" composer sells as a matter of composing art the idea of using human labor from Third World countries involved in the overall artistic process. The main conclusion of the analysis carried out in the article: the idea in contemporary composition acts is a commodity. A creative composer's handwriting becomes an analogue of the brand.
Key words: new music, modern creative technology, media art, neo-conceptual art.
College of Tourism, Saint Petersburg, Russia PhD in Cultural Studies, Associate Professor
The dynamics of modern food and recreation enterprises development reflects the shift in the worldview paradigm not so much to functional, as to leisure, gaming and entertainment characteristics. Among entertaining modalities there is physiological transgression that is expressed in perverse needs satisfaction. The restaurants with the staff of twins, nanuses, children can be considered both as a new social game and as an attempt to overcome different kinds of inequality: physical, age- related and cultural. The variety of existing and emerging entertaining modalities in tourism demonstrates ambivalent combination of cultural models aimed at the search of new ways of society functioning in the framework of the repressive seduction and manipulation with the customer.
Key words: innovation, tourism, service, myth, culture, hotel, restaurant, tour, initiation, seduction, entertainment, food.
Tula State Pedagogical University by L. N. Tolstoy, Tula, Russia Postgraduate Student
The article deals with the concept of "cultural industries", its evolution in the studies of Theodor Adorno, Max Horkheimer, Bernard Mezha, A. Flier. Highlighted the main features of the concept of "cultural industry": the complexity, ambivalence, contradictory, mass and standardized. "Cultural industries" as a phenomenon has its history and prehistory of the formation. In the XIX century theater became a mass phenomenon, began to develop a system of professional training of the actor (the position B. Karatygina, M. Shchepkin, etc.). In the twentieth century, theater acquired a new social functions declared themselves as "educational projects" on the formation of public awareness, education and re-education of the masses, has become an active tool of socialization. Theatrical actively "invaded" the field of "cultural production", the mass production of ideas and meanings. As a result, there were various theatrical trends and schools.The article shows theater as a phenomenon for which we can apply the term "cultural industries".
Key words: cultural industries, culture, complexity, ambivalence, contradictory, mass, standardize, theatrical sphere, the system of professional training the actor, the symbolic creativity, inculturation.
Saint Petersburg State University, Saint Petersburg, Russia Associate Professor, Ph.D. in Art Sciences
In the systems of the twentieth century — social, artistic and mythological — fashion photography takes a very special place. On the one hand, its specifics is defined by a narrow-functional task: presentation and demonstration of clothes and fashion items. On the other hand, its basic principle is the creation of ideologies, the boundaries of which extend far beyond the practical tasks. In fact, fashion photography has played a central role in the creation of the phenomenon of fashion. It takes a major part in the creation of the environment, which we identify as the instrument of establishing values. Fashion photography forms the other than language or commodity economic of values, ignoring the principle of direct relevance and direct equivalent. It allows to consider fashion as a symbolic system, which is opposed to the principle of the dichotomy of sign. The article is devoted to fashion photography which could be recognized as an example of cultural industries — that reproduces not only the social stereotypes of a sign, but also support the regulation of mythological systems.
Key words: fashion photography, mythological system, Roland Barthes, Jean Baudrillard, Michel Foucault, Mikhail Bakhtin, language, sign, ideology, Edward Steichen, George Hoyningen-Huene, Helmut Newton, Nick Knight.
Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, Moscow, Russia Academic Department Sports Industry Management and Marketing Associate Professor, PhD in Cultural Anthropology
Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia Faculty of Philosophy, Department of Philosophy of Politics and Law Professor, Doctor of Science in Philosophy
The article presents the results of a study of the authenticity factors of ethnosport competitions, which originally existed as rituals of traditional games in the framework of people's holidays. The festivities now serve as a catalyst for the development of the formed tourist areas and directions, since they help to overcome the problems of seasonality and compensate for periods with low tourist activity due to an increase in the flow of visitors. The traditional games always contain one main competition of ethnosport, which serves as the culmination of an event. From all the diversity of ethnosport, we chose to study kayak competitions with using traditional boats during the people's holidays. We have studied the experience of two decades since the beginning of the new history in the conditions of sporting races on Chinese Dragon boats (canoes) and Khanty-Mansi races on oblas (kayaks) by comparing sociological surveys at competitions in Macau (China), Melbourne (Australia), and Nefteyugansk (Russia). The aim of the research was the development of the concept of people's holidays in the face of contradictions by the correlation between authenticity and commoditization – depersonalization under the influence of statutory standards in the approaches to organizing mass cultural and sporting events. Identifying the risks of commoditization is the main goal of our study aimed at finding mechanisms for compensating for the negative impact of socio- cultural design. Interpretation of the results of the research aimed at forming recommendations to the organizers of ethnosport competitions in event tourism, including the features of working with participants, spectators, international organizations and information support.
Key words: authenticity, cultural project management, ethnosport, event management, people's holidays, sport, traditional games.
Saint-Petersburg State University of Industrial Technology and Design, Saint Petersburg, Russia Graduate School of Print and Media Professor, Doctor of Science in Philosophy
The article presents the results of a study of Muslim communities in the social networks of St. Petersburg from the position of advertising communication. In today's Russian society the interest in religious practices is growing. Religious values are presented not only in conventional forms, but in the form of advertisements. The Muslim communities are the most active in this area. The article analyzes the Muslim advertising, presented in nine Russian online communities. In the article the classification of advertising messages and identification of the core values represented by advertising is supposed. The study shows the advertising message as an ornamental configuration. The article reveals the mechanisms of constructing of the Muslim community in the advertising discourse. The transformation of the religious concept of "Halal" in the international brand plays an important role in this process. It also spreads it the set of communicative practices. Advertising is becoming a modern way of constructing of religious community.
Key words: advertising, confessional community, communication, discourse, Halal, Muslims, brand, ornamentation.
University of Virginia, USA Department of Religious Studies Edwin B. Kyle Professor of Christian Studies, Full Doctor of Philosophy
Translation from English into Russian Korotkov D.M., Korotkov I.S.: Hart, Kevin The Neutral Reduction: Thomas l'obscur // Clandestine Encounters. Philosophy in the Narratives of Maurice Blanchot / Edited by Kevin Hart. - University of Notre Dame Press, 2010. Pp. 61-90.
Key words: philosophy, Doppelganger, Maurice Blanchot, Heraclitus, Heidegger, literature, phenomenological reduction, obscure, neutral, the Outside, Imaginary.
Samara State University, Samara, Russia Head of the Department of Philosophy of Humanitarian Faculties, Doctor of Science in Philosophy, Professor
The author presents a collection of articles "The Sense of Culture", which analyzes the features of modern European culture. The author argues that the current stage of development of culture can be described as the realization of a new project of modernity. This is reflected in the fact that, since Nietzsche, again revived the value of life itself, is approved by the unconditional value of individuality, freedom throw the shackles of necessity and truth throw uniqueness, knowledge logic is replaced by the logic of sense. This trend of development of culture requires a new type of education, a new type of thinking, a new nature of social relations, which would proceed from the priority of personal principle.
Key words: culture, sense, project of modernity, the logic of sense, individuality, personality, freedom, cultural space and time.


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- Master of environmental science and management at University of New England.
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Yesterday, I found myself in a Twitter conversation with the writer from the NY Post. Not because I was being interviewed or was praising their work, but because I had noticed a caption in one of their articles about Pre-Natal depression referred to it as "feel the sads." The caption, which was written by someone else, undermined the entire message of her article.
In the wake of the UCLA shooting and the Orlando massacre, mental illness is being blasted over the media. Whether it's the anchors, reporters, experts, commentators, or call-ins, it has become a constant subject of conversation. The problem is, the context is never correct. If it didn't spur countless Twitter and Facebook to shares such as "the mentally ill should never get guns" or my favorite Kim Kardashian West tweet of the day, "Oh & the mentally ill can buy guns without a background check too" which happened to retweeted thousands of times, it wouldn't bother me as much. But the reality is, when it comes to mental illness, the media is still clueless as to how to report it.
1 – Mental Illness is an umbrella term. It covers at least 450 different disorders but we never hear this. Instead we keep hearing the terms "mental illness" or "mentally ill" which is condescending and stigmatizing. Mentally ill is not a term used by many these days because evokes images of insanity and danger. A person with depression, anxiety, autism or postpartum depression is not an insane, mentally ill individual.
2 – Mental Illness is incredibly common. 1 in 4 adults will experience some form of mental illness in their adult lives. With 25% of the population experiencing a mental illness, there is no attempt to be sensitive about this or be "politically correct." The media uses great sensitivity when reporting on LGBTQ, religious or race issues, but something that spans all races, genders, religions, and sexual orientation still gets lumped into one disorder without clarification.
3 – Speaking of clarification, what is the diagnosis? There is hardly ever a mention of the specific disorder by the media. The shooter in Sandy Hook had "mental illness," as did the shooters in Aurora and Virginia Tech. What exactly did they have that would cause them to commit such horrendous crimes? Anorexia is a mental illness but I doubt any of them suffered from that. If you can't be specific, you're further perpetuating stigma.
4 – Symptoms are hardly ever mentioned. As with the case of the Orlando shooter, all we've heard is his ex-wife believed he was bipolar. Countless people across the country now presume bipolar disorder causes mass murder. Violence is not a symptom of bipolar – depression and mania (elevated mood) are. Why is this not being shared?
5 – 96% of all gun violence is caused by individuals without a mental illness which means only 4% of gun crimes are at the hands of someone with a mental health disorder. Take the gun violence that has occurred in Chicago over the recent months. I don't recall of hearing a single one being attributed to mental illness, but it still exists and doesn't appear to be improving.
Why does this bother me so much? As a person who has suffered anxiety, I couldn't imagine ever wanting to commit a crime. Instead I've turned it into advocacy work for mental health. I encounter people every day with mental health disorders who are successful, educated, family people who wouldn't hurt a soul. Yet, lumping mental illness altogether is no different than stating that one race is the reason for violence or one religion is the reason for all terrorism. If the media is going to be sensitive to others, they need to take into consideration the quarter of the adult population that is being blamed wrongly blamed for gun violence, mass murder and other horrible crimes.


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|Apple TV Review (2010)
|Thursday, 07 October 2010
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While Apple dominated in the mobile market and is thriving with their line of laptops, they have never been able to grasp the home theater crowd with their video solutions, namely the first two revisions of the Apple TV (reviews here and here). Over three years from the release of the original Apple TV, Apple announced a new version of the Apple TV in combination with revisions of the iPod Touch and iPod Nano lines. This smaller, sleeker version of the Apple TV was priced considerably less than the MSRP of the original unit and the technology has changed dramatically. Along with the announcement of the Apple TV, Steve Jobs and company are taking a hard stance on standard pricing for content, very similar to their pricing decisions with music over iTunes. Television HD content is priced at 99 cents for a rental and new HD movies (available the same time DVD / Blu-ray hits stores) are priced at $4.99 for each rental. It's an interesting move that some television / movie studios are resisting, mostly because they believe it devalues their shows / theatrical releases and will cannibalize sales on DVD and other mediums.
There's very little in the box beyond the player, the aluminum remote and the power cord. The remote is a vast improvement from the original white plastic remote and feels more solid on your hand due to the increased length. It's just as thin though; be careful losing it in the couch cushions. The remote has the familiar iPod dial design for navigation as well as a play / pause button and the menu button. On the back of the player, you will find the power jack, a mini-USB port, a Cat 5 network port for wired connections, a HDMI 1.4 port and an optical audio out for separate audio connections into your surround sound system. There's no HDMI cable or optical cables included with the player, so those will need to be purchased separately (if you don't already have them). The internal hardware uses the A4 1Ghz processor found in the speedy iPad, built-in 802.11N Wi-Fi , 8GB of internal flash memory for buffering / storing purchased content and 256MB of memory to handle menu operation / multitasking like playing audio in the background while navigating the menu. I'm guessing it also handles the nifty photo slide shows that pops up as a screen saver while it's idle.
The menu has headings for Movies, Television, Internet (which includes services like Netlfix / YouTube), Computers and Settings. The Movie and Television categories highlight the most popular content, but you do have the ability to search. One nice inclusion from the last Apple TV is the ability to view new movie trailers for upcoming theatrical releases. You can also see previews of many movies / television episodes to get an idea if you would enjoy watching it. In the Computers setting, you can connect to your home network and stream content to the Apple TV (assuming it meets the limited format types) from both Macs and PCs. It's unlikely that you will venture into the setting menu unless you are trouble shooting network problems, but there are plenty of audio / video tweaking options for those seeking a bit more control over quality.


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This article originally appeared at American Express Open Forum
It's hard to get paid your worth in this economy. Everyone's on a tight budget, and the un- and underemployed will often take what they can get. But amid this desperation, there are those who enjoy the fruits of their labor -- and at a premium.
After all, how else can one expect to turn a profit without collecting a fee that helps their business not just sustain, but grow? In some cases, this means asking for an amount that is double the total skill and service fee, plus the amount of money required to pay your bills. The key is having confidence to ask for what you deserve and stay firm on it.
We spoke with Lincoln Mayne, an entrepreneur who founded LM.affair about how he's managed to build a successful business out of his creative work. He shared a few tips on how he always gets paid what he's worth -- and keeps his business sustainable.
Know what you're worth and don't work for under that
Think and operate like a businessperson while living and producing creatively is one of Mayne's mantras.
"When you understand what you're worth exactly, you can ask for that number," says Mayne. "There is a number, a price to allot for everything I do. I literally look at my bills and the timeline it takes to cover those bills to make a profit. If I'm working for someone for a month, I look at the fundamentals of what it costs to operate for that month and make a profit. If I work for less than my bills or just for my bills, I'm not going to make a profit and not going to move my business forward."
Listen to what the client wants
In that first meeting, sit back and listen. Ask open-ended questions that allow you to learn just what the client wants.
"I keep it vague," says Mayne. "I'll ask: 'Are you looking for something expressive? Contemporary? That way they can think and tell me what they want. If I go in with ideas and tell them my ideas right away, it might not be what they want and that will confuse them. This is not the time for me to project my ideas onto them."
"What the client is paying for is my confidence as a commodity," says Mayne. "I will get the job done on time. It will be done within budget. The work will look great. I have a delivery date and believe that after that date the work may not be worth what they're paying for it."
Eliminate any feelings of risk
It may seem like a risk for a mainstream company like VH1 or Bumble and bumble to hire someone with a fine arts background for a corporate job, but it may also result in something wonderfully unique. Mayne operates outside of corporate protocol and offers something more emotional and stylistic -- something he was ultimately able to convince Bumble and bumble and VH1 he was capable of.
"You are hiring someone who thinks differently and isn't a part of 'the system.' You have risk, but then the delivery is huge. I sell the creative to cancel out that risk factor that the client might have."
Look at major companies as potential partners
The commercial world is an untapped gallery for Mayne. He sees bigger businesses as larger vessels for getting his creative message out.
"If I do an exhibition in a gallery for one month, I have an opportunity to express my ideas with a bunch of people," says Mayne. "But if I do it with VH1, I have the chance to share my ideas with millions."
When times are good, prepare for the future
While business has been great for Mayne, he also was hit hard by the economy. Fortunately, he had limited his overhead and caught up on debt back in 2007.
"I made sure everything was nice and clean because I knew that boom wasn't sustainable," says Mayne. "I saw too many brands on the streets and too many buildings being built, and went cautious. Now what's nice is the budgets are the same, but we all have to work hard for it. It keeps everyone honest and less delusional."
Try not to be desperate
It's hard to keep cool when you've got bills to pay, but desperation usually leaves both the contractor and the client unhappy. Determine if the work is worth the time and energy, and what it means to you if the pay is going to be compromised.
"When people want a job so badly they almost always undercut themselves, oversell themselves, and confuse the client," says Mayne. "The client asks for one thing and now you've gone and promised more. Figure out first what it takes to produce a good job. The client wants the work done right and will pay for it, but it has to be done right. No half-done job from under budgeting. If it's not worth it for me financially, I'm not going to do it."
Stay on task with your objective
Working creatively all the time is Mayne's singular agenda and in order to succeed at it he set out to understand the logistics of running a business so he could securely make his goal prosperous.
"I decided I want to be creative all the time and wanted it so badly that I was willing to learn and understand the skills that effectively don't have anything to do with creativity to make it all work. Managing everything doesn't become second nature, I just become better and better at it."
Don't talk money right away
Mayne is firm about never giving a quote on the spot. Instead, he tells the client he will put a quote together quickly—within a few hours or in a day.
"You will always sell yourself short if you give them the number right away," says Mayne. "Then if you sell yourself short you sell your client short. Even if they want a ballpark figure, don't do it."


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