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Health: A frequent juice fast is a great way to manage weight
The fast detox
The health benefits of what is medically called 'intermittent fasting' are increasingly proven in research. A frequent one-day juice fast (every four to six weeks at first) is an easy way to tap into those benefits, and manage your weight.
'Your body can easily cope for 24 hours,' says Clare Neill, co-founder of Radiance Cleanse, which offers a one-day regime of six organic, cold-pressed raw juices formulated to provide you with all the nutrients you need.
My colleague Helen was apprehensive, never having gone without solid food for 24 hours before. 'But I'd been feeling tired and lethargic so it seemed worth a try,' she says. Helen found the juices – delivered in a cool pack the night before, with recipes and tips for healthy eating after the programme – were delicious, including Lean and Green (apple, courgette, fennel, broccoli, spinach, lemon), and Protein Power (water, ground cashew nuts, agave nectar, Himalayan salt).
'The first Lemon Aid [lemon juice, maple syrup, cayenne] was tart and took me two hours to drink. I felt hungry but after another juice mid-morning and a Protein Power at lunchtime I was really full,' says Helen.
By 4pm, she felt headachey and nauseous, which continued all evening, but she felt better after an early night. Clare says that this is a normal
short-term sign of caffeine withdrawal. 'Caffeine is very addictive and many people suffer if they usually have two coffees or teas a day and then stop while cleansing.'
Helen found 'the thought of not eating is much worse than the reality. It was entirely manageable, and I couldn't even finish my day's rations. I'm consuming daily fresh juices now, and swimming regularly. People say how well I'm looking, so the fast really did kick-start a new, healthier regime.'
Radiance: the Juice Cleanse Company,
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A mindful way to relax
With all the flurry of the lead-up to Christmas, psychologist Jain Wells suggests taking up meditation as a sure way of clearing your mind and finding calm – for free. As well as the many proven health benefits, Jain, who did her PhD on the subject, found it significantly enhanced her confidence and creativity, supporting her parallel career as a singer-songwriter. Her debut album, To Be Real, comes out tomorrow (more on
Here are Jain's tips for mindfulness meditation
● Find a quiet space where you won't be disturbed, and listen to soothing music if you like.
● Sit upright on a chair with your spine straight, lower back supported and feet flat on the floor. Supple people may like to sit cross-legged on the floor.
● Close your eyes and rest your hands loosely in your lap, palms facing up. Bring your attention to the slow gentle inflow and outflow of your breath. It may help to see your breathing as a low wave rippling up a beach, pausing
briefly, then ebbing slowly away.
● Thoughts, feelings and sensations will naturally float into your mind. Acknowledge them without any sort of judgment or analysis and gently go back to the flow of your breathing.
● Regular practice, just 15 minutes daily, gives you sustained benefits. Research shows meditation reduces stress and anxiety, lowers blood pressure, relieves physical pain, and may help fight disease.
Book of the week
100 Ways for Every Girl To Look & Feel Fantastic (Walker, £9.99)*
Written by beauty journalist Alice Hart-Davis with her teenage daughter Beth Hindhaugh, this was a really successful present for my 17-year-old goddaughter, who voted it a 'wonderful book, which has some great tips in it'. As well as the outer stuff (make-up, hair, nails, teeth, clothes, etc), there are lots of ideas to help girls enhance beauty on the inside too, from breathing deeply to 'keep talking to your parents', 'beat your inner critic', 'cut out sugar', 'always eat breakfast' and the last – maybe the most important – 'have fun'.
A good time to lose the thread
If you need leg veins of any kind attending to, schedule treatment over winter when you can wear wonderfully camouflaging opaque tights. Vascular surgeon Mr John Scurr (jscurr.com) recommends that anyone with thread veins on their legs has them checked and possibly scanned as they may indicate underlying varicose veins. There are several options for clearing thread veins, the most common being microsclerotherapy (saline injections that close off damaged vessels). Anyone with dilated blue varicose veins should consult their GP as the condition will need treatment; associated symptoms include aching or tingling legs, pain while standing and cramps.
*to order a copy for £8.49 with free p&P, contact the you bookshop on 0843 382 1111, you-bookshop.co.uk. always consult your doctor if you have a medical problem.
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When we kick off a new content strategy plan, one of the first projects we often do is to create audience personas. Here are the top questions we've heard from our client partners when discussing the benefits of audience personas:
Q: What is a persona?
A: Simply put, a persona is a snapshot of a person who you want to reach through your marketing efforts. Personas are typically a one- or two-page visual document that includes photos, customer quotes and stories, and information about how that person works, plays, communicates and purchases our product or service.
Audience personas were first used by Web developers to help guide their user-centered design efforts. Designers could better infer what a real person might need if they had a human face, name and real needs to think about. More recently, marketing teams have used personas to help them understand their different audiences and brainstorm content ideas for them. Personas are often created around a job title or position that has buying power or influence over the final decision. It's amazing to see how different audiences require different information from your company.
Q: What's covered in a persona?
A: There's no right or wrong answer about what to include. Identify the information that's most important to your team. We start with:
• Name, photo and memorable description – For example, "Jeremy, the eco-friendly innovator"
• Quote – Based on research and interviews, we find a quote that defines this person and what he/she wants from your company
• Job title and purchase role – Understanding who is a key decision maker and who is an influencer will definitely change the content created
• Day in their life – First-person story describing a typical day in their work and personal life
• Challenges/pain points – What's causing them stress or problems? What keeps them up at night?
• Values/motivations – What are they trying to achieve? What are their goals?
• Communication habits – Where do they go for information? How do they prefer to communicate with companies? Who are their influencers?
• Demographics – Age, marital status, education, income, etc.
Depending on the client and project, we might also include:
• Brand relationship – What are their most common objections to the company? What keeps them from buying? Why are they customers? Why are they fans?
• Industry facts – Stats to help the marketing team better understand a new or emerging market
• Customer spotlight – It can be helpful to add a real-life customer and brief bio
• Current buying behavior – If research is available, include what products/services this customer is purchasing
• Purchase seasonality – A simple calendar showing when this audience is most likely to be in the market for the company's products
Q: Why are personas important?
A: Do you have a one- or two-page reader-friendly document that captures all of the information listed above for your target audiences? If your answer is no, then that's why personas are important.
• Personas are hypothetical stand-ins for your actual audience so you're not marketing blindly to a demographic.
• They allow you to capture institutional knowledge about customers from the people who work with them the most so you can share it with everybody else at your company.
• They give you a starting point for planning and brainstorming.
• They give you knowledge and power to push back on ideas that don't meet the needs of the audience.
• They give you fresh topics and ideas to change the conversation with your audience (don't just talk about product benefits!).
Q: How do personas differ from audience segmentation?
A: Audience segmentation typically requires a lot more research than a snapshot persona. Personas are based on existing research, interviews with company experts, and interviews with customers to bring them to life.
Audience segmentation is the process of dividing an audience into small groups with similar characteristics, wants and needs. They are typically focused on purchasing behavior while personas focus on more than just their interaction with your product. Segmentation projects require more precise research. The results of audience segmentation projects will help with advertising efforts, but they may not provide insights for fresh content ideas or themes.
Segmentation research is a great resource for audience personas, especially when paired with customer or audience interviews and your company's knowledge.
Hopefully that gives you a better understanding of the purpose, value and benefits of creating audience personas. Use them often to spark ideas, make decisions and measure the potential value of your marketing tactics.

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Amber Harrison Flouts Seven's Injunction As Court Date, TV Confession & Possible Contempt Charge Loom
Seven West Media's attempt to silence Amber Harrison following yesterday's court injunction appears to have backfired as the former CEO's mistress has again taken to Twitter to attack the network and its board.
Harrison's Twitter page is awash with anti-Seven sentiment with particular venom reserved for Seven board member Jeff Kennett who, it would appear, Harrison believes has besmirched her to protect her former lover and boss, Tim Worner.
It has been reported in Fairfax Media this morning that Seven are seeking legal advice as to whether Harrison has broken the terms of the injunction. A Seven spokesperson told Fairfax the network was "appalled" by Harrison's behaviour and its lawyers may proceed with contempt proceedings.
Harrison's also changed her Twitter cover photo to this positive and provocative statement:
Yesterday, Seven got an interim injunction in the NSW Supreme Court to stop Harrison "releasing documents or information that is the property of the company, which she appears to have taken before she left her employment and which she has retained without authority and in breach of her employment obligations".
The injunction was designed to stop Harrison leaking sensitive emails and documents from her time at Seven via social media that were designed to embarrass the Seven board ahead of tomorrow's results announcement. It's understood Worner will host the results tomorrow, the first time he has fronted media since news of the affair broke in mid-December. It could also be a tough time for the boss (and share price) if the results are short of spectacular.
One can only assume that Seven have its best legal team on this and it appears its goal is to continue to smear Harrison and drown her in legal expenses rather than cough-up the termination money she seeks (reported to be as high as $2 million).
The injunction hearing is set down in the NSW Supreme Court next Tuesday and Harrison is expected to fly up from her Melbourne home to attend.


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|A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall
|Acetates Sheets Music (The)
|All Along The Watchtower
|Baby Let Me Follow You Down
|Ballad Of Hollis Brown
|Boots Of Spanish Leather
|Corrina, Corrina
|Don't Think Twice, It's Allright
|Exact And Accurate Transcripts
|Girl From The North Country
|Hard Times In New York Town
|He Was A Friend Of Mine
|I Was Young When I Left Home
|In My Time Of Dyin'
|Let Me Die In My Footsteps
|Man Of Constant Sorrow
|Masters Of War
|Motorpsycho Nitemare
|One Too Many Mornings
|Only A Hobo
|Oxford Town
|Quinn The Eskimo (Mighty Quinn)
|See That My Grave Is Kept Clean
|Seven Curses
|Song To Woody
|Spanish Harlem Incident
|Suze The Cough Song
|Talkin' Bear Mountain Massacre Picnic Blues
|Tomorrow Is A Long Time
|When I Paint My Masterpiece
|When The Ship Comes In
|Who Killed Davey Moore?
|With God On Our Side
|Worried Blues
|You Angel You
1966, Argentina, Compania Representante Editoriales Americana (C.R.E.A.), 4 pages
M. Witmark & Sons, New York, U.S.A. / Allans Music (Australia) Pty. Ltd. / Melbourne, Adelside, Bendigo, Hobart, Launceston. Authorised for sale in Australia and New Zealand Only
Sweden 1965, published by Carl Gehrman Musikf÷rlag in Stockholm.
4 Pages music sheet for Piano, Guitar, Ukulele and Vocal, Warner Bros. Music
4 Pages music sheet for piano and vocal, Warner Bros. Music (ref: KY 1261 8)
'Featured and Recorded by The Byrds on CBS 201765'. Blossom Music, UK
'Mister Tamburino', Edizioni Musicali Radio Record Ricordi, Milano 1964, 4 pages. Italian text by Mogol, vocal, mandolin and accordion. .
Warner Bros. Seven Arts Music 1968. 'Quick-Steppers, the solid sound for band'. Mr Tambourine Man by Bob Dylan/arr. Gene Sande.
arranged by Michael Burnett for School Ensemble. Chappell. .
Warner Bros. Music Ltd, UK. 'Recorded by Johnny Johnson and his Bandwagon on Bell Records'.
L'Homme Orchestre, as recorded by Hugues Aufray, Editions Warner Bros Filipacchi You You Music, France


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After almost 21 months, the Texas Ethics Commission has fined state Rep. Linda Harper-Brown $2,000 for failing to report as income a new Mercedes Benz she drove, but that had been given to her husband by a state contractor.
Harper-Brown, R-Irving, was in violation of the law, the Commission decided, because she was in actual control of the $56,000 Mercedes-Benz E550 and failed to report it on her 2008 and 2009 state financial disclosure forms.
You can read the entire Ethics Commission decision here. The Commission reviewed the complaint filed in June of 2010 by Texas Values in Action Coalition, a Democratic Party action group, on Dec. 14.
Texas Watchdog this afternoon made a request for comment through an assistant for Harper-Brown in Austin and was awaiting a response.
Texas Watchdog has, for nearly three years, reported on complaints made against elected officials that have tested the spousal loophole. Rarely has the Ethics Commission decided an official has had actual control of property that has come from a spouse.
Harper-Brown set off a statewide debate on a loophole in the legal requirements for elected officials to report income when the income is generated through a spouse. Because the Legislation provided no definition for the concept of "actual control," its interpretation is made on a case by case basis by the Ethics Commission.
Durable Enterprises Equipment Ltd., of Dallas, had for several years hired William Brown III to do accounting work for the company.
The company, the recipient of $8.2 million in state transportation contracts in 2009 and 2010, paid for some of the services by giving Brown the use of two company-owned vehicles. Brown turned the Mercedes Benz over to his wife, a member of the House Transportation Committee at the time.
When Harper-Brown applied for and received special legislative license plates for the car, the Values in Action Coalition complained the car was nowhere to be found on her financial disclosure records.
In the days that followed, Harper-Brown insisted to reporters she had violated no ethics laws. She continued to argue that she had done nothing wrong in an affidavit filed on Nov. 30, 2011 for the Ethics Commission.
She did, however, give up the car and announced her intention in the 2011 session of the Legislature introduce a bill to close the spousal loophole.
There is no record that Harper-Brown filed that legislation, and she has since avoided answering questions about it in several requests for an interview made by Texas Watchdog.
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We never know which stories are going to capture the hearts of thousands. Your GoFundMe could be next - you'll never know unless you try. Before you consider contacting a news reporter, make sure your campaign is as compelling as possible. We recommend asking a close friend or relative to take a look for you, as a second pair of eyes.
Local Media Outlets Are Looking for a Great Story
Rather than simply sharing your GoFundMe link and why you need support, focus on why your story will engage the news outlet's audience. Journalists don't want to provide you with free advertising. Instead, they want to provide valuble stories to their readers. Find your angle—how does your GoFundMe do this for them?
What to Send Them:
- A short, clear blurb that will engage them to read more. To get the attention of journalists, start with a short blurb explaining your story, the connection it has to the community, and why it's so interesting. Once they're engaged, they'll read your story with the details.
- Your link. Make sure it's easy to remember. Have you customized your campaign link yet? See: How to Use your GoFundMe link
- Great photos or video. Make sure to include 1-3 high-resolution photos. Photos of people are usually better than photos of places. If a news outlet does decide to feature your campaign, they will eventually need this, so providing photos from the get-go makes your story even more compelling. Bonus points for having an engaging video to share.
- Your unique angle. What sets your story apart from others? Why will their audience fall in love with your story?
From: Paul and his Copper Coins
Contact the Right News Outlets
Make sure you're contacting news outlets that will be interested in stories like yours. Have a heartwarming story about the adorable puppy you just rescued? A business magazine is not the best news outlet to send it to.
Did You Know… It's important to look for media sources that relate to the category of your GoFundMe (medical, pets, etc.), or that love featuring stories happening in the community.
Pro Tip: Not sure who covers GoFundMe stories in your community? To get a better idea, Google the name of your city and "GoFundMe," and click "News." There's probably a lot to look through.
Pro Tip: Look for individuals, rather than bombarding dozens of journalists. Targeting the right people who have written similar stories in the past will get you better results.
From: (Four Women) Run for All Women
How to Contact Them
- Find their email. Once your story is concise, you've identified a great journalist, and you have beautiful photos ready to go, search the internet for the contact information of your journalist.
- Use social media. Social media platforms—like Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook—are excellent places to reach out to reporters and journalists. With a simple use of "@," you can get the attention of someone interested in featuring your story.
- Look for the contact form. Not finding your journalist's contact information online? Most media organizations have an easy-to-use contact form right on their site.
- Use your network. While you've probably already done a great job sharing your campaign link and story via social media and email, have you asked around to see if anyone in your network has local media contacts? You may be surprised at how well connected your supporters are.
How to Stand Out
Remember, it's all about how you frame it. Don't ask the media outlet for help. Instead, focus on why your story will resonate or warm the hearts of their audiences. Your local media spends their days searching for stories like yours. Get creative and make your story one worth covering!


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ASP 06: How to Generate Revenue Beyond Amazon
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Quote of the day
Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do.
– Steve Jobs
In the first episode of the Authority Self-Publishing podcast (ASP 01: How to Generate Revenue Just By Writing Books), we talked about how to make a living from writing books. As we have mentioned many times over the past few weeks, Amazon is a great platform for selling your books. However, it is possible to get stuck in the Amazon trap, and in doing so fail to grow your business and readership to their full potential. That is why it is important to have a platform where you can build an audience and then market to them with other product offerings, to create new revenue streams.
To this end, Barrie runs a blog called Live Bold and Bloom, and Steve has a blog called Develop Good Habits that was originally intended to be an authority platform, but that he ended up focusing on after his Kindle books took off.
But how do you make money with a blog? Why should authors invest time, energy and money into build a blog?
A lot of people rely entirely on Amazon for book sales, but the danger there is that they could easily change their rules any time. By creating a content website (such as a blog, podcast, etc.) and email list, you can give yourself more flexibility.
Your blog is a way to build your fan base. If you continuously provide quality content and serve your audience, over time they will learn to trust you enough to buy from you.
Your blog is also a tool for discoverability. With it, you can build your audience by bringing in new people who discover your content. This is why it is important to use keywords when writing to your blog, since Google's search algorithm is based on keyword density. However, it isn't enough to just pepper your blog with keywords. Google has gotten smart these days, so you also need to provide quality.
How do I start a blog?
Technical steps to setting up your blog:
- Buy a domain. Choose something that has some keyword related to your niche.
- Purchase hosting.
- Create a compelling logo.
- Create your lead magnet.
- Design your site (WordPress is quite convenient, and has a lot of themes to choose from).
- Create a capture form to collect email addresses (great tools include MailChimp, Aweber, and InfusionSoft).
- Set up your autoresponder emails, as this will save you a lot of time and effort.
If you find that you are still struggling with the process, visit Authority Self-Publishing Resources for resources on how to build a blog.
Once your blog is live, you need to gain traction with your market. The best way to do this is to provide high quality content. People will respond if you are providing them with something useful, so don't be afraid to go deep on a topic. And when writing your blog posts, remember that online readers have a tendency to scan. Thus, it is best to format your posts for easy scanning, by using attention-grabbing headlines.
You can also build and use a Facebook group to get yourself out there, and drip feed your content to groups. Social media is one of the biggest and most effective forms of promotion, and used correctly it doesn't cost much.
Your lead magnet is an important tool to build your email list, so you will want to have different media types (such as videos, email courses, ebooks, etc.) available for free in exchange for email addresses. Building your email list is essential, as this is what you'll use to market to your followers. It's the #1 way to monetize your blog.
There are a few other strategies for gaining traction in your market. www.Nrsng.com uses checklists to gather email lists, while Barrie utilizes quizzes on here blog. Steve has found that commenting on other blogs is a good way to grow your audience, as they will see you as an authority and follow you to your blog. You can also do roundup posts, where you interview a bunch of bloggers and authorities and then consolidate the information for your readers. The important thing is to build up followers for your blog, so do what you can to leverage other blogs out there and build credibility across the various social media platforms.
When you start out, do one thing and focus on that for a while. This will help you to establish yourself as an authority. Remember that a blog post on a particular topic has a specific offer relevant to specific readers. Bring these readers into your funnel and then send them more content or let them know about a specific course.
As far as courses go, there are a number of ways to figure out what people want to learn. You can look at comments, create surveys, or even analyze the email responses you receive. You can then build your courses from material in our books, interviews, audio, worksheets, etc., to build a robust program. You will want to target your audience with specific content and courses that are directly applicable and relevant.
Barrie has put together a new course, and to add value to it was able to get an interview with Dan Harris, in exchange for promoting his book. This is a great example of leveraging connections and finding ways to provide your readers with more value (www.AuthorityCourse.com).
How much money is needed to build a blog?
The WordPress platform is a cheap way to make a good quality website. In general, you'll be looking at spending between $500 and $1500 to build a five- to eight-page website. Use Upwork to find affordable developers. And if you are working with a smaller budget, you can always try Fiverr.
Go minimalist on your first website—make it easy to navigate and functional, and then once you see a lot of success, you can think about upgrading to something with more bells and whistles. The important thing to remember is that any brick and mortar business is going to cost a lot more to establish than you will spend building a website. This is a great way to sell content with low overhead.
What do people expect from a course?
How you structure your course depends on the form, size and depth that you are looking to create. A premium course with video, audio, and other content will of course be priced higher. When you are starting out, it is best to start small and simple. Then, as your audience grows, look at producing more involved, labor-intensive courses. Nathan Barry created a good app design book, and Udemy is a great option if you want turn your books into courses. Stephen Guise (DeepExistence) created the Mini Habits Mastery course on Udemy based on his Mini Habits book. Another valuable tool is SkillShare.
Affiliate Marketing
It is always important to remember that affiliate marketing is a great way to monetize your writing. Go out, find a topic, build up an email list, find products related to topic, and offer them to your email list. It's actually quite simple. Of course, the more credibility you have with your readers (i.e., the higher quality your content, and the more you have established yourself as an authority), the more likely they will be to buy the products that you suggest. ClickBank is a good site to use when getting into affiliate marketing. But just remember that there are a lot of crap products out there. You don't want to suggest crap to your readers, as this will damage your credibility. So do a sniff test before you start promoting. If and when you come across a product you're interested in, look for the "affiliates" link and integrate it into your article, book, or blog.
Repurpose Content
Always save every piece of content you create. Although it might not seem like it at the time, you may find a way to reuse it in the future. Blog posts can be added to emails, turned into Kindle books or SlideShares, etc., and you can always work in the opposite direction as well. You can also create images with content from your books, blog posts, etc., and post these on Instagram and Pinterest. This is a great way to grow your following, and provide content that keeps your audience excited.
We are obviously fans of podcasting, and we feel that it is a great opportunity to open up your brand to differing opportunities. 99designs advertises on a lot of podcasts, and John Lee Dumas offers content through http://www.eofire.com/. These are examples of how podcasts can be leveraged.
Coaching and consulting
Some authors use books to generate interest and establish authority in a subject. Selling these books might not even be their end goal. Instead, they want to be seen as an expert in their field, because they can leverage this into coaching and consulting jobs that pay very well. This is yet another avenue for monetizing your content.
Finally, these days there are opportunities to freelance in nearly ever field and market. The Internet has created a global market for outsourced services, and what you specialize in might be a valuable service that can be leveraged into freelance work. In other words, don't just stop with your books. There is a wide variety of ways to monetize your content, so get creative!
In the meantime, for those interested in our self-publishing course (which will be released in early January), stay updated at Authority.Pub!
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What is Psychology?
Psychology is the scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behaviour in a given context. When working with children and adolescents, the fundamental role of a Psychologist is to understand the role of mental functions in the child, and his/her social behaviour. The psychologist will also explore the various processes that underlie maladaptive behaviours.
In our Centre, our Psychologists work with children from as young as 12 months old to 18 years old. We recognize the challenges faced by children and families on a daily basis. Our psychologists take a whole-child approach involving multidisciplinary input to understand your child with the aim to develop individualized strategies and therapies directed at addressing your child's individual needs. We firmly believe that every child has the potential to lead a fulfilling and rewarding life, and are dedicated towards enabling families
Our team of Psychologists are experienced in providing evidence-based therapeutic interventions and, administering comprehensive diagnostic and psycho-educational evaluations with the aim of developing practical recommendations in relation to your child's academic, social, behavioural and emotional functioning. Generally, our services are summarized into the following:
- Individual therapy for children and adolescents
- Group-based therapy for children and adolescents
- Parenting skills training
- Family therapy
- Psychological Assessments (Diagnostic, Developmental, School Placement and Psycho-Educational)
The following are treatment areas that can be supported by our team of Psychologists:
Some of the treatment areas that can be supported by our team of therapists' include but are not limited to:
- Adjustment/Transition Issues
- Anxiety Disorders (such as panic attacks, phobias, excessive worry and separation anxiety)
- Anger Management
- Autism Spectrum Disorders (including conditions previous known as Asperger's Syndrome and Pervasive Developmental Disorders)
- Academic Difficulties
- Behavioural Issues
- Bullying
- Chronic Fatigue
- Depression
- Developing Social Communication
- Expat Relocation Counselling
- Family Therapy (including Divorce Counselling for Families)
- Functional gastrointestinal disorders (such as Irritable Bowels Syndrome and Functional Dyspepsia)
- Global Developmental Delays
- Gender Identity Issues
- Grief and Trauma
- Parenting Concerns and Parenting Training
- Play Therapy for Children
- Self-Esteem issues and Assertiveness Training
- Selective Mutism
- Sleep Problems
- Toileting Issues
- Social Skills Training
- Stress Management
What to expect when you meet with one of our psychologists?
A member of our psychological team will first meet with you to better understand the nature of the presenting problem. This is called a clinical interview when information related to your child's development and the development of the presenting issue is attained. During the initial consultation, the psychologist will determine whether additional investigation is required through the form an assessment or if treatment can commence. The psychologist will share his/her recommendations with you and assist you with deciding on the best course of action which suits your child's and family's need.
What happens during Psychological Assessment?
After the initial interview, sometimes, it may be necessary for the psychologist to conduct an assessment. We utilize standardized assessment tools and methodology which are internationally recognized to understand the social, emotional, academic and behavioural individual needs of your child.
Simply put, these assessments serve varied purposes for your child. They can be used to:
- Provide an overview of one's cognitive and academic profile
- Identify learning disabilities
- Development of Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
- Identify academic giftedness
- Determine psychiatric and educational diagnosis influencing academics, social skills, behaviours and personal growth
- Identify areas and make referrals to appropriate specialists for further treatment such as Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Dietician and Early Intervention Programs
- Assisting with appeals for special examination and classroom accommodations
- School readiness and placement assessments
Click on the links to find out more about the therapies and assessments offered at our Centre.


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Jane Austen Caught in Crossfire in Literary Battle of the Sexes
V.S. Naipaul made some controversial comments today, arguing that no woman could be his literary match because they're too "sentimental." He also maligned Jane Austen, saying he couldn't share her "sentimental ambitions, her sentimental sense of the world."
Speakeasy caught up with Jennifer Egan, author of "A Visit from the Goon Squad," (for which she won the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction), to get her take on his remarks. Read what she had to say after the jump.


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Hamilton Music Strategy
The Hamilton Music Strategy (PDF, 25 MB) celebrates "all things music" in Hamilton. It guides the activities of its partners to create and nurture an environment where music and the music industry flourishes, grows and prospers.
The success of Hamilton's Music Strategy depends on multiple partners working together to realize a common vision. The City of Hamilton, the local music industry and Hamilton's musicians have significant yet different roles in implementing the Strategy.
Music Strategy Goals
1. Strengthen the local music industry
Link with other major music initiatives, strategies and cities.
- Examine the feasibility of "twinning" Hamilton with another major music city.
- Seek funding and alignment opportunities for Hamilton within the Ontario Live Music Strategy.
- Provide Hamilton representation to the Ontario Music Strategy Industry Working Group.
- Assess the resources needed to participate in the proposed provincial music portal and provide content as appropriate.
- Bid to host significant music industry events ie. JUNO Awards.
- Co-ordinate strategic efforts to develop the music industry with neighbouring municipalities.
Build connections within the music scene.
- Review options for the industry and/or musicians to formally organize e.g., advisory Music Commission, council, industry association, artist co-operative and network (e.g., Seattle, Washington)
Embed music in City of Hamilton initiatives.
- Provide music industry-related input into the development of the City's 2014-2018 Economic Development Strategy.
- Align with the other key City policies, plans and initiatives e.g., culture plan, events strategy
- Provide input into the review and Development of municipal arts funding models e.g., City of Hamilton's Arts Investment Strategy and Community Partnership Program (CPP) review.
- Includes music programming in local Pan Am Games activities.
Provide tools to support music business development.
- Create a City of Hamilton Music Office in the Tourism & Culture Division, Planning and Economic Development Department.
- Conduct and share research on local music industry (e.g., economic impact, workforce and market).
- Link small music businesses and entrepreneurs to available services such as the City of Hamilton's Small Business Enterprice Centre and cultural service organizations.
Remove barriers to live music presentation.
- Identify and examine City bylaws and regulations that are barriers to the local music industry and mitigrate where possible.
2. Grow audiences and appreciation of music
Brand Hamilton as a music city.
- Develop a music-based brand and brand strategy (and marketing plan) for Hamilton Music Strategy.
- Create and/or participate in provincial, regional and local cultural tourism product development and promotion related to music.
Promote local music.
- As part of a potential local branding initiative, identify mechanisms and tactics for promoting defined aspects of the local music scene e.g., locals musicians, businesses, performances, events and festivals.
- Adopt a broad and inclusive approach to music with consideration to genre, cultural diversity, and levels of competency in the Music Strategy and its implementation.
- Identify key music districts in Hamilton for branding, destination marketing and business development.
3. Increase access to music experiences
Promote live music throughout the City. Encourage a diversity of venues for music.
- Produce new opportunities for music experiences.
- Complete an industry needs assessment and inventory of venues.
- Develop or facilitate the creation of diverse venues for live music.
4. Cultivate music creation and talent
Celebrate Hamilton's music legacy and potential.
- Support, participate in, and grow locatl to national recognition and celebration initiatives e.g., Hamilton Music Awards, City of Hamilton Art Awards, Tourism Awards, JUNOs.
- Link with City of Hamilton Cultural Plan asset-based initiatives e.g., storytelling project, asset mapping and Love your City.
Involve youth in the music industry.
- Facilitate and promote youth contact with and placements in the music industry.
Encourage strong music education.
- Advocate to, and work with, education providers to expand lifelong music education opportunities.
For more information on the Hamilton Music Strategy, read the Music Strategy Background Document (PDF, 4.8 MB).
Hamilton Music Advisory Team
In late 2016, with 50% of the actions complete from the initial Music Strategy, an enhanced music industry group was developed in partnership with the city. The Hamilton Music Advisory Team (HMAT) is a group of local music industry representatives from musicians; multicultural music genres/origins; venues; youth; music education; industry representation – managers, event organizers, record labels, promoters, recording studios; not for profit/support industries; festivals/events (outside of venues) who assist with the City's Music Strategy.
Role of the Advisory Team
- To provid advice on the goals and priorities of the music industry to help support and achieve corporate priorities such as Economic Prosperity & Growth and Culture & Diversity.
- To promote Hamilton's music industry by monitoring and advising on marketing strategies to strengthen the viability of the music sector.
- To act as a point of contact for members of the music community regarding issues affecting Hamilton and to help inform Council of issues and achievements.
The Hamilton Music Advisory Team (HMAT) is focused on the four goals of the Music Strategy and has task teams that include:
- Live Music Venue Alliance
- musicians and artists
- industry outreach
- music education
- marketing and promotion
Advisory Team Members
- Mark Furukawa Owner of Dr. Disc, DJ and Music Advocate (Chair)
- Janna Malseed Vice President, Hamilton Musicians Guild (Vice Chair)
- Kojo Damptey Music Artist/Music Curator (Musician Sub-Committee Chair)
- Garrett LaJoie Marking Coordinator and instructor, An Instrument for Every Child
- Lisa La Rocca Director of Operations, Sonic Unyon Records
- Patricia (Tricia) LeClair Executive Director of Hamilton Children's Choir (HCC)
- Judy Marsales Musician and Music Advocate
- Roman Marcone Producer / Engineer
- Lou Molinaro Co-owner & Talent Buyer, This Ain't Hollywood
- Marie Nash Director of Operations, Hamilton Chamber of Commerce
- Brodie Schwendiman Owner, The Casbah
- Lennox Toppin Manager, Development and Strategic Partnerships, Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra
- Bry Webb Station Manager, The Hawk 101.5 fm
- Hamilton Public Library
- Jenn Mueller Senior Project Manager for Creative Industries & Cultural Development, City of Hamilton
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For Parents of Children with Learning Differences, ADHD, social difficulties or other disabilities
What is a learning disability?
A learning disability is a neurological disorder – it how a person is wired. These children may be as smart, or smarter, than other children – they simply learn differently. They may have difficulty reading, writing, spelling, reasoning, recalling and/or organizing information if left to figure things out by themselves or if taught in conventional ways. Unfortunately, a learning disability can't be "fixed", but with the proper support and intervention these students can be successful. Parents, teachers and other professionals can greatly help children with learning disabilities by helping them understand their academic environment and helping them learn strategies to deal with their specific difficulties.
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What do we know?
• The National Institute of Health estimates that about one in seven people have a learning disability severe enough to interfere significantly with academic accomplishments.
• only about one in four of these individuals with a learning disability receive proper treatment.
• There is a higher incidence of substance abuse in the learning disabled population than there is in the general population.
• children spend about 40 hours a week at school and doing homework
• for children with learning disabilities, ADHD, social difficulties or other disabilities, school can be a major cause of anxiety, frustration and feelings of failure
• these feelings of failure can be extremely painful for adolescents; many will turn to drugs and/or alcohol to relieve the pain – self-medication
• children who take stimulant medications for ADHD are at risk of self-medicating when they feel that their prescribed medicine is not doing enough for them
• when adolescents begin using drugs and/or alcohol, they have a built-in social group with whom they identify and feel comfortable – other users
Raising a child in an affluent suburb such as Sudbury provides additional stress, anxiety and feelings of failure for children with learning differences. With 92% of L-S graduates continuing on to college (many attending "top tier" institutions), SAT scores averaging 1800 and a high school that in some respects mirrors a college environment, adolescents with learning difficulties are keenly aware of their own academic shortcomings. For some, this pressure just becomes too great.
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A staff nurse has pleaded guilty to stealing hundreds of painkillers from the Causeway Hospital in Coleraine.
Emma King (36), formerly of Lyttlesdale in Garvagh, appeared at Coleraine Magistrates' Court on Thursday, and admitted two charges of theft as an employee and a judge asked for a pre-sentence report as he said it was a "breach of trust" case.
The defendant took 982 Co-Codamol tablets - used for pain relief - worth £80 from the Causeway Hospital situated in Coleraine between June 15 and September 11 last year.
During the same period, King also took a quantity of Gabapentin Medreich of unknown value from the hospital.
It is used to treat epilepsy and as pain relief.
District Judge Liam McNally said because of the amount of tablets and the defendant having previously been cautioned for theft, he wanted a pre-sentence report. I need to get some background, I think it is an important case," he said.
Defence solicitor Fergus McIntosh said his client has a new address from that listed on the court papers, but it was not stated publicly in court. He said she is now living apart from her husband which was "one of the consequences of what happened".
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The Amsterdam Halls ('De Hallen") is a complex of monumental buildings in Amsterdam West. The complex was built in the early 1900s to house a tram depot and maintenance garage. Since 2015, after big renovations, the Amsterdam Halls is now one of Amsterdam's most popular cultural venues. There is a cinema, a food court, a restaurant, a hotel, television studios, a library, an art gallery and a number of boutiques, craft shops and small businesses. In the weekend, the passage is often used as a market for locally produced goods and food.
The Halls are roofed, so it's great to spend time here when it is raining in Amsterdam. The halls centre around the Dankbaar Passage, an indoor corridor that opens to the cinema and the food court. In the passage you can visit many shops. In weekends there is often a market for creative craft and design from Amsterdam.
Check the Amsterdam calendar of events for dates for markets and special events.
History and architecture of The Amsterdam Halls
The Amsterdam Halls is a monumental building. From the main Kinkerstreet, the long stretched halls are hidden from view. You can enter from the daily market Ten Kate Markt and from the Tollensestreet.
This area of Amsterdam is called Amsterdam Old-West, once a workers neighbourhood. The workers repaired the first electric trams of the city.
Since 1999, the Amsterdam Halls are an official national monument of The Netherlands. After a lot of debate, fuss and financial planning, it was decided to give the building back to community and construction of the cultural venue started. It opened in fases from 2014.
The architecture of De Hallen is spacious, with its industrial history kept visible. The huge iron construction spans as a roof and gives the building a sky light. The Halls open via grand old wooden doors, set in typically Dutch red brick facade.
The Amsterdam Food Court at De Hallen
The Amsterdam food court at de Food Hallen are Amsterdam's only city centre food court. You can enjoy delicacies from around the world here: ham from Spain, Chinese Dim Sum, German hotdogs, Indian, Mexican and many more.
Dutch food
Try some Dutch food at the Amsterdam Food court Halls. From Amsterdam are the bitterballs at the Ballenbar from Michelin star chef Peter Gast and his former sous-chef Jeroen Elijzen.
At the mobile version of restaurant l'Entrecôte et les Dames (at Van Baerlestraat) you can try their entrecote steak. The hip Amsterdam burger bar The Butcher has burgers. Sweet teeth must try a miniature tart from Dutch-French Petit gâteau.
Bars and restaurants at the Amsterdam Halls
For a quiet coffee, hop into the café of Belcampo. Belcampo is part of the Amsterdam public library, so there is enough food for thought. Plug in your laptop and write some mails while you sip your affordable coffee.
Find the Kanarie Club at the Bellamy Square (or walk through the Food Court). There is an international feel to this light bar. In summer, there is a big sunny terrace outside and even a swimming pool upstairs!
Hotel De Hallen is a hip design hotel located in the Amsterdam Halls. There are all kinds of quirky design features here with lots of plants and art. The outside terrace is also nice and they have their own bistro restaurant.
Shopping at the Amsterdam Hallen
Along the main corridor of the Amsterdam Halls, there are a number of shops that make a visit to the Amsterdam Halls worth your while if you are not interested in food or films.
Honourering the many workers that spent here working with their hands, the Amsterdam Halls focuses on craft and design shops, like Art Deco shop, where you can find original gifts from the 1920's. The owner uses original fabrics for furniture that come straight from the roaring twenties and refurnishes furniture for hotels and cafés like Café Schiller and cinema Tuschinsky.
Grand &Johnson show off their interior design in their own shop. Recycle is a modern bike shop that specializes in restoring and selling old, classic bikes. They offer people with a psychiatric background find their way back into society by working in the shop.
Keep losing your socks? Get a pair at Qnoop. You can tie the pair together so your socks will never be lonely again. Get your stuff tattoed at Uncover Lab. Get your portrait taken at photo studio Hester, find your 'Holy Oil', and shop for ladies fashion at La Salle fashion. The Gathershop and The Maker Store are great to spend time to snoop around all those beautiful and intelligent designed stuff you never knew you wanted.
Check out the Amsterdam event calender because every 2 weeks there is a maker market where you can buy design an fashion from Amsterdam makers.
The Film Halls
Amsterdam West also obtained a much needed art film house with the renovating of this old industrial depot. At de Film Hallen movie theatre, films are screened every day, from quality films from Hollywood to art house films and documentaries.
READ MORE: Amsterdam art film houses.
How to get to The Amsterdam Halls
The Amsterdam Halls are easily reachable. From Leidsplein it's a 20 minute walk. Just enter the Kinkerstraat from the Marnixstraat and keep walking. You can enter the Halls from the Kinkerstraat via the Bilderdijkkade (along the water), the Tollensestraat or via the daily Ten Kate food market. Other popular places are Anne&Max coffee bar and The Breakfast Club (North side).


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The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) will receive an appropriation of $6.7 billion for the 2016-17 financial year, including $5.2 billion in administered funding, and $1.5 billion in departmental funding.
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The Australian Government will provide an estimated $3.8 billion in total Official Development Assistance (ODA) in 2016-17. This is approximately the 12th highest ODA amongst the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) donors. The aid program will continue to focus on the Indo-Pacific, with more than 90 per cent of country-attributable ODA delivered in the region.
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2. Subsequent to the 2015-16 Revised Estimate of $35m, $19m was provided for the Tropical Cyclone Winston response. In 2016-17, the allocation includes $35m for the bilateral program and $16m for Tropical Cyclone Winston.
3. The Indonesia Debt to Health Swap has been moved to 'Other ODA eligible contributions' given links to Global Health Funds, it remains reflected in total Australian ODA flows to Indonesia.
4. Egypt Debt Relief concluded in 2015-16.
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Although Myrtle Beach is packed with family friendly fun and delectable dining, sometimes you want to slow things down and enjoy a different pace. Heading south to Murrells Inlet and Pawleys Island is the perfect way to kick back and enjoy the simple things. The slower pace offers a welcomed break from the crowded, bustling streets in the heart of Myrtle Beach and the quaint shops offer a completely unique feel.
For a truly distinctive shopping experience, head to the Hammock Shops in Pawleys Island. Dwarfed by majestic ancient oaks, the Hammock Shops have been in business for over 75 years and have become a local staple. Here, you can find everything from gourmet food items and gifts to handcrafted clothes and accessories. Visitors can also watch as local artisans make what this venue is famous for – hammocks! As the name suggests, hammocks as well as rocking chairs are plentiful, encouraging visitors to take a seat and enjoy a relaxing afternoon in the heart of the low country.
If you are a visiting nature enthusiast, be sure to stop by Brookgreen Gardens. Located on the southern end of Murrells Inlet, this National Historic Landmark boasts over 15 square miles of beautifully landscaped gardens scattered with handcrafted sculptures. As the nation's only public sculpture garden, Brookgreen has a lot of offer. In addition to enjoying the scenic gardens and displays, guests can also visit the lowcountry zoo, a refuge for local animals. Gaze upon everything from river otters to marsh tacky horses in their natural habitat. This attraction is great for families and couples alike and makes for a wonderful afternoon trip.
For great eats, stop by the Murrells Inlet Marsh Walk. Located along the inlet, the Marsh Walk offers a variety of restaurants connected by an oceanfront boardwalk. Enjoy some of the most succulent seafood around as you enjoy breathtaking views. Most of the restaurants offer covered outdoor dining, making taking advantage of the views easy. In addition, most offer live music throughout the week, making Marsh Walk a great place for late night drinks and music. Popular hot spots include Bovine's Wood Fired Specialties, Wahoos Fish House, Captain Dave's Dockside Restaurant, and Wicked Tuna, a recent MarshWalk addition that boasts some of the best sushi along the Grand Strand. After dinner, enjoy a scenic stroll along the boardwalk and work off those calories.
Also located at the Marsh Walk is Crazy Sister Marina. The marina offers tons of wet n' wild fun for visitors in the form of rentals, tours, and charters. Enjoy an afternoon splashing around on the inlet in a rented boat or jet ski or have a little friendly competition in a rented kayak or paddle board. Fishing enthusiasts can book a seat on the Inlet Princess, a fishing charter that takes large groups both inshore and offshore fishing throughout the week. Smaller, more intimate charters are also available. Families with kids often enjoy the pirate ship cruise and the dolphin tours. Crazy Sister Marina has something for everyone and the convenient inlet location offers the perfect alternative to cruising the sometimes turbulent ocean.
The south side offers visitors a slower pace and a nice change from the bustling atmosphere of Myrtle Beach. With rich culture and friendly locals, taking a trip to the south side is an absolute must on your next Myrtle Beach vacation. From unique shopping to decadent dining, take a break from the beach and come on down!


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Langston Hughes: Poems
In dream variations why does the idea of whirling and dancing have power ? What does it symbolize to Langston Hughes ?
Langston Hughes made some very careful choices in his poetry . One was using simple , spare language to communicate powerful ideas . Another was using power of music and dance to get across the flavor and richness of African American life and the African heritage from which it came .


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Wednesday, June 17, 2018 Fr. George Williams, SJ (Catholic chaplain of San Quentin State Prison in CA) and Fr. Dustin Feddon (St. Theresa's Parish in Chipley, FL) hosted a conversation about the present state of Catholic correctional ministries in the United States. Check out the webinar recording to learn more about what you can do to strengthen the Catholic presence when it comes to ministering to our brothers and sisters in prison.
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Women Directors at the Biennale Teatro: the exhibition brings to light fragments of experiences and participation of women artists, in a chronological journey throughout the history of the Biennale Teatro.
Dal 2011 la Biennale utilizza il Portego di Ca' Giustinian per dare vita a un'attività espositiva volta a valorizzare le collezioni e focalizzare l'attenzione dei visitatori su particolari aspetti, non sempre noti, della storia dell'Istituzione. Le mostre, organizzate con la collaborazione dei direttori artistici di settore, favoriscono la conoscenza da parte del pubblico del patrimonio conservato all'Archivio Storico.
Nel corso degli anni sono stati approfonditi vari temi legati a tutti i settori: dai protagonisti internazionali della danza e del teatro ai grandi allestimenti, alle mostre documentarie. A tale attività si affianca la realizzazione di convegni sugli archivi, organizzati in stretta connessione con le mostre d'arte e di architettura.
Women Directors at the Biennale Teatro: the exhibition brings to light fragments of experiences and participation of women artists, in a chronological journey throughout the history of the Biennale Teatro.
The replica of the exhibition of the 49th International Art Exposition, entitled Platea dell'Umanità and curated by Harald Szeemann, the great Swiss curator who disappeared more than ten years ago.
The Conference, organized in the context of the 56th International Art Exhibition, had the exclusive theme of Photography.
Reproduction of the exhibition path of the 1999 Biennale Arte entitled dapertutto (48th International Art Exhibition) and curated by Harald Szeemann.
The Conference, held within the 14th International Architecture Exhibition, entitled "Archives and Exhibitions".
Merce Cunningham, Steve Paxton, Julian Beck, Meredith Monk, and Simone Forti from La Biennial Archive 1960/1976. Exhibition of photographs, videos, posters.
Unpublished photographic documents that build a geography of looks, bodies, postures and experiences between dance, theater and music from the 1934-1976 period.
The Conference was organized within the 55th International Art Exhibition – Il Palazzo Enciclopedico, curated by Massimiliano Gioni.
Along a line of time running from 1895 to 1999, an itinerary tells about some episodes of life, organization, participation of artists and curators at the International Art Exhibition.
350 drawings of great interest from the Artistic Fund of the ASAC: scenes of stage and costumes accumulated in decades of productions that La Biennale wanted to enhance.
Selection of posters made for the 3rd International Architecture Exhibition directed by Aldo Rossi in 1985, as well as photographs and other documents belonging to the ASAC Funds.
The conference began with a reflection on the use of archives in the 13th International Architecture Exhibition - Common Ground, curated by David Chipperfield.
Selection of 32 artist videos made by 53 artists between 1969 and 1975, as well as photographs and other documents.
In the year of the 150th anniversary of the Unification of Italy, La Biennale di Venezia has exhibited the 116-year-old posters of its history.
The exhibition showed the projects carried out by La Biennale di Venezia for its offices over the last eleven years, as well as ongoing projects.
Remembrance of the famous project by Aldo Rossi for the World Theater, a floating building anchored at the Punta della Dogana and realized in 1979.
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Rising seas. Extended drought. Raging floods. Market disruptions. Food scarcity. All these, and more, are predicted consequences of global climate change. Last month's deluge in Colorado was another foretaste of what may be in store for us.
Publicly traded companies are no less immune to the consequences of global climate change than anyone else. Some companies have largely ignored the implications; others have seized on environmental transformation as a business opportunity. The insurance industry has been notably forward thinking in this respect. But then, insurance companies have a vested interest in assessing other companies' risk factors. Either way, it's a rare industry which won't be affected one way or another.
Three years ago, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued guidance on how publicly traded companies should disclose the climate change risks they face. Recognizing the current and potential effects on companies' performance associated with both climate change and with efforts to ameliorate the change, the commission laid out steps companies should take to inform the public how they intended to deal with future environmental disruption.
The SEC's guidance seems to be honored in the breach by the great majority of U.S. companies. According to a report by Inside Climate News, nearly 75 percent of the nation's publicly traded companies are ignoring the commission's disclosure requirements. This figure comes to us compliments of a retired database developer named Lawrence Taylor, a one-time assessor of air pollution data for the Orange County and San Diego land planning departments. Taylor spent five months and 1,100 hours poring over company filings on the SEC website. Of the 3,895 companies whose most recent annual reports he reviewed, only 27 percent mentioned "climate change" or "global warming" at all. Of the businesses which mentioned climate change, fewer still provided any real specifics. The general exceptions to the rule were carbon-intensive businesses like coal, oil, and natural gas companies, but even they tended to shy away from discussing long-term environmental or regulatory risks. For the most part, the disclosures focused on taxes or changes in market demand.
Seattle's NPR station, KUOW followed up on Taylor's research and found that the heavy corporate hitters in Washington State likewise tend to ignore the disclosure requirement. KUOW's reporter searched the annual 10-K filings of Washington's biggest companies, looking for the words "climate," "warming," "greenhouse" and "carbon." Of the Fortune 500 firms based in Washington, only Weyerhaeuser revealed how climate change will affect its operations, which makes sense given that it's a forest products company at heart. Microsoft contented itself with noting that "Changes in weather where we operate may increase the costs of powering and cooling computer hardware we use to develop software and provide cloud-based services."
The SEC guidance covers a sobering list of climate change disclosures, including the impact of legislation and regulation, international accords, the indirect consequences of regulation and business trends, rising insurance costs, and the myriad physical impacts of climate change including violent storms, rising sea levels, the arability of farmland, and the availability and quality of water. The commission points out that the consequences of climate change can cause catastrophic harm to physical plants and facilities and can disrupt manufacturing and distribution processes. In understated terms, the commission concludes that, "Registrants whose businesses may be vulnerable to severe weather or climate related events should consider disclosing material risks of, or consequences from, such events in their publicly filed disclosure documents."
But apparently the great majority of firms are breezily ignoring the SEC's guidance. General Mills, for instance, mentions climate change only in passing as one of a list of disruptions (along with fire, terrorism, strikes, and import restrictions) that might "adversely affect" its business. For a company so heavily dependent on grains from a region experiencing record-setting drought, this seems like whistling past the graveyard.
Ignoring the potential impacts of climate change isn't going to make them go away, and it isn't doing investors any favors.
I would like to underscore the 1,100 hours Taylor spent searching filings on the SEC website. If he had gone to our Risk Factors page, he could have finished his research in a fraction of the time.


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Most adults dread the word "cavity," and there's a good chance your little ones feel the same way. While brushing, flossing and attending regular dental visits are great steps you can take to make sure your kids get a clean, "no cavities" report, there's another secret weapon your kids can use in the fight against tooth decay. That weapon is fluoride, which is a natural mineral that helps strengthen enamel and prevent tooth decay. So how can you make sure you're providing the right amount of fluoride for children in your family? Keep reading to find out.
What's the Easiest Way for Children to Benefit from Fluoride?
One of the best ways to get added cavity prevention is as simple as turning on the tap and drinking a glass of water. Most communities in the United States have fluoridated tap water, which means the water naturally contains the appropriate levels of fluoride or that fluoride has been added to it. The Centers for Disease Control reports that water fluoridation can reduce tooth decay in children by between 18 percent and 40 percent.
Keep in mind that many types of bottled water don't contain fluoride, so you may be missing out on the cavity-preventing benefits for kids if your family only drinks pre-packaged water. There's a similar concern about home water filters, many of which may remove this helpful mineral from the tap. If you need a water filter, find one that has the ADA Seal of Approval, which certifies that the filter won't strip fluoride from your water.
How Else Can Children Gain Exposure to Fluoride?
Beyond drinking fluoridated water, you can also ensure that your children get enough of this substance by brushing their teeth with a toothpaste that has fluoride in it. Toothpastes with fluoride help strengthen tooth enamel and give children a twice daily added exposure to the substance. You can also get additional cavity-fighting power by incorporating a mouthwash with fluoride into your child's tooth care routine.
While both of these additions can be helpful, you'll want to make sure you child is old enough to use the toothpaste or the mouthwash without swallowing either substance. The American Dental Association notes that parents should not recommend that their kids use a fluoride toothpaste until age two and fluoride mouthwash until age six.
You can also make sure you provide enough fluoride for children in your family by giving them fluoride supplements, which are ingested and have the same effects as fluoridated water. These supplements - which can be administered as tablets or drops - are prescribed by a doctor and used as supplements for kids living in areas without sufficient levels of water fluoridation.
Using fluoride for children is an effective way to make sure your little ones have the healthiest smiles possible. To find out more about whether your child is getting the right levels of fluoride, talk to your family dentist about your child's tooth care routine.


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Healthy dental habits for those over 60 years old are crucial to maintaining a healthy smile. In fact, as you get older you are actually more at risk for cavities! If you are currently taking prescription medications whose side effect of causing dry mouth, you are at increased risk for cavities. Healthy saliva flow is vital for a healthy oral environment. Lower saliva production means your teeth are more susceptible to tooth decay. Your first line of defense is cleaning those pearly whites and using ADA-approved products. ADA products have been proven to be both safe and effective, so you can trust that they work as advertised. Let's take a look at some healthy habits for those over 60.
Brushing those pearly whites is as valuable now as ever before. Using a fluoride toothpaste will help your tooth enamel remain strong. To protect tooth enamel from wear, as well as protect your gum health, stick to brushing with a soft bristled toothbrush. Make sure that your toothbrush fits comfortably in the mouth, so it can reach all tooth surfaces. If your bristles become worn, get a new toothbrush, or toothbrush head, if you are using an electric toothbrush.
Along with brushing your teeth, flossing between them and the gumline to remove plaque and food particles from between the teeth is crucial. You can use whichever flossing tool that works best for you: dental floss, dental picks, oral irrigators, etc.
Are you wearing dentures? You'll want to clean them every day just as you do your natural teeth. Whether you wear partial or full dentures, they will need to be cleaned to ensure a healthy oral environment. Only use cleaners designed for denture care, and remove your dentures daily for the designated amount each day recommended by our dentist.
You will want to maintain routine dental exams every year, more frequently if you have ongoing dental issues, such as gum disease, or are cavity prone. Did you know that as you grow older, the nerves inside the tooth pulp become smaller and less sensitive? This means you might not feel pain from tooth decay, and your tooth may suffer and require extraction. Maintaining regular checkups will make sure your teeth are in tip-top condition. During your checkup, we will check for signs of gum disease and oral cancer, which often go undetected because they don't always cause pain until later stages.
During your checkup, please make sure our dentist is aware of any medications you are currently taking. This will also include over the counter medications, vitamins, and if you are using herbal remedies, include those on the list. It will also help us to know of any allergies you have or any medical conditions you have or are being treated for. And finally, if you have dentures, please bring them in as well. Dr. Kenneth Lewis and our team in Fayetteville, North Carolina are excited to help you maintain your healthy, confident smile for a lifetime. If you have any questions, concerns, or need to schedule a visit, please call us at 910.488.0518 today!


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4p Appartement aan de Belgische kust met zonnig balkon
Belgium » Noordzeekust » Blankenberge
- Type: Apartment
- Number of bedrooms: 1
- Number of persons: 4
- Pets Allowed
- Facilities:
Internet, Pet friendly, Smoking free
Boekjebungalow.nl appreciate this holiday home as 3 number of stars
Apartmentcomplex in Blankenberge in Belgium
Appartmentcomplex with penthouses, studio's and appartments in Blankenberge in Belgium
This apartmentcomplex in Blankenberge is beautiful located at the boulevard, the shops and the restaurants are all easy to reach. You can walk from your apartment to the beach and you'll have a gorgeous view over the sea. Blankenberge has to offer for something for everyone.
There are many nice events and activities to do in and around Blankenberge. Think about the summershow 'Het Witte Paard', 'the Bloemencorso' and the 'Leopoldpark'. Blankenberge is one of the most important seaside resorts of Belgium. It's located nearby the cities De Haan, Oostende, Knokke-Heist and Brugge.
Sharing |
Ground Floor
- Balcony
- Terrace
First Floor
- Living room
- Kitchen
- Bathroom with shower and toilet
- 1 double bed
- 1 sofa bed (2p)
- Terrace with furniture
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Destination: Amsterdam Dance Event
Amsterdam Dance Event took over the North Holland capital in what was 5 days of nothing but pure electronic music. Every DJ, producer, and label you can think of will make an appearance or host their own event in what attracts literally hundreds of thousands of people to Amsterdam. It is a veritable mecca for music and the place to be every year around mid-October. From house to techno, every sub-genre of electronic music is represented at ADE with a lineup that rivals Winter Music Conference, Ibiza Music Summit, and pretty much any festival out there today. But ADE aside, anyone who loves electronic music knows that Amsterdam is one destination you can't miss. We're a bit partial to techno and there are few that do techno better than the Dutch.
Aside from being one of the best cities for electronic music (ahem, techno), Amsterdam is a thriving city with a nightlife that rivals the clubbing scene of New York and Berlin. If you've ever been to Amsterdam Dance Event then you know this is more than just a festival we're talking about, but an entire cultural experience that's all about the music. It's not that the city shuts down when ADE comes to town, but rather it comes alive with "over 2,200 artists performing in 120 of Amsterdam's finest music and nightlife spaces." It is the largest club festival in the world with a staggering and record-breaking 395,000 visitors from around the world attending in 2017. ADE also holds a conference in conjunction with the festival that offers the ultimate business and inspiration platform in the field of electronic music. Whether you're a DJ, musician, student, visual artist, or simply just a fan, ADE's conference gives you the rare opportunity to hear and learn from some of the industry's top talent. ADE's full programming can be quite overwhelming so be sure to plan ahead as many events sell out way before the festival ever begins.
If you come to the city in search of techno, there are some pretty amazing options during Amsterdam Dance Event for even the heaviest of techno enthusiasts. Start with Awakenings. Simply put, there is no bigger techno brand than Awakenings. The magnitude of their events is insane and their production, unrivaled. This year, Awakenings presented 7 ADE specials featuring a stacked lineup that included only the techno elite. That's 6 nights and 1 day event taking place at the massive Gashouder which can host up to 3500 people. All events but one sold out. And then there's Dockyard Festival. ADE is the largest club festival in the world so why not add a few festivals into the lineup and make it even bigger. Dockyard Festival should definitely be on your list as there are several areas with non-stop DJs all day long. And we're talking some techno heavy-hitters but all in one place. This year's lineup included Ame, Ilario Alicante, Sven Vath, Eats Everything, Egbert, Technasia, Paco Osuna, Luca Agnelli, Cuartero, Vril, Ben Sims, Planetary Assault Systems, Truncate, and still so many more! Dockyard Festival takes place in what one could assume is an abandoned industrial site but quite frankly it's the perfect setting for some techno.
Awakenings and Dockyard Festival are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Amsterdam Dance Event with so many more events to choose from, but if you come to ADE, don't expect to do everything. It would simply be impossible, but that's not necessarily a bad problem to have either. It just means you get to choose your own program. Some other events worth mentioning include: Verknipt ADE Special, DGTL, Lost & Found, RADION, Audio Obscura x Mosaic, Audio Obscura x Underworld, Life and Death by Day, HYTE ADE, Keinemusik ADE Special, komm schon Alter, Defected in The House, Dystopian ADE Special, Straf_Werk, Knee Deep In Sound, All Day I Dream of Winter Sun, Vatos Locos, Innervisions Amsterdam, Circoloco x Loveland, Toolroom Live, Into the Woods, Mobilee x ADE, and the list could go on and on. It's a bit obnoxious to even list out the many different events taking place but one has to understand the magnitude of this event. It just doesn't get any better than ADE.
Amsterdam Dance Event wrapped October 22nd so there's plenty of time to start thinking about next year, and it's never to early to put this event on your radar. ADE has been known to pop up around the globe with it's Global Sessions, which most recently took place in Mumbai. ADE's global sessions is a series of events and conference aimed at the efforts to connect the local music scene with the rest of the world. ADE also presented 3 showcases at SXSW in Austin, Texas in 2017. Visit www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl for more information and to stay up-to-date on festival updates, news, events, and 2018 dates.


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As already mentioned on the Money Saving Expert website dayssss ago, Boots' star offer of the week is the Nailene Sensational, which is a home gel polish kit (review here). I have warmed to this device as I do not have the time to wait for polish to dry and I've got better at removing it too (I buy the foils in a box of 100 from eBay – cost a few pounds at most!).
The Sensationail Gel Deluxe Starter Kit is worth £105.
You get:
- SensatioNail Pro 3060 LED lamp
- 2 full size colour polishes
- A full size base/top coat
- A full size Cleanser
- A full size Primer
- A pack of 12 Lint-free wipes & buffer
- SensatioNail Removal Tool
The price this week for ONE WEEK ONLY is £45.
If you take into mind the triple advantage points, that is £5.40.
You will also get a £3 off the next nail polish purchase which is usually £15 a bottle.
Total savings if you have an advantage card and use the voucher is £68.40 – taking the total price to £36.60.
If you have been looking for a home gel system, with a great colour range that is accessible (bit Boots stores sell lots of colours and also online. Also with it being Boots, you have the option of paying with points and lots of 3 for 2 offers) this is a GREAT BUY at that price.