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Monday, October 4, 2010
The Ceremonial Bringing Out Of The Duck
It was quite chilly this morning here in Lloyd. Not cold, even by our thin-blooded standards, but chilly. Perhaps even in the high forties. This is about as cold as I like it, to tell you the truth. You can wear jeans and long sleeves and hot flashes are not so brutal, but it's not so cold you need, oh, socks. I hate socks.
But still... cool enough to make you want to be outside and grab some of that blue, blue sky for yourself, fling your body into something that can only be done outside, even if that is just hanging the clothes on the line.
It was lovely.
And I think everyone in North Florida would agree with me. I went to the Holy Trinity of places I go today- Publix, the library, and Goodwill, and everyone seemed a bit more cheerful and I overheard conversations about the weather everywhere I went. Well, maybe not at the Goodwill. Man- I don't know what the hell is going on but the Goodwill was PACKED OUT! I have never seen so many people at the Goodwill.
It was all very, "Excuse me," "No, excuse ME," and so forth as I walked down the crowded aisles. It is Monday, which means that clothes are half off so perhaps that explained it or perhaps it was the weather which made people want to get out of the house and go shopping for newish jeans, sweaters, long-sleeved shirts, perhaps a pair of boots.
I don't know but it was too crowded for me. Mr. Moon was with me (long story) and we left pretty quickly. He actually bought a chair for three dollars. He wanted a chair to go in his hunting blind. A real, wooden chair and this one had the added benefit of being a swivel chair.
SCORE! for Mr. Moon.
But the library was not nearly as crowded as it was this summer when the kids were out of school. It was nice. And something happened there which has never happened to me before- a beautiful woman with her four-year old daughter came up to me and said, "Ms. Moon?"
She recognized me from my blog!
I believe I was more excited than she. It was a really sweet moment in my life, there in the stacks of the main library in the H section of Fiction.
"I thought it was you," she said, "And then I saw your husband and I knew it was."
Yes. Mr. Moon is unusually tall, even in real life.
We chatted for awhile and I admired her daughter's earrings and well, I just have to tell you that it gave me a bit of a lift because she really did seem pleased to meet me and I was very pleased to meet her.
So it's been a fine day. I sent Mr. Moon off to Orlando after we did our library and Goodwill visits and I took him to pick up his rental car. We met back at home before he left so he could pack and I could make him his snack bag. This is our ritual.
He forgot his pillow though, and that makes me sad. I hate to think of him at the Best Western without his pillow. Pillows are very important, you know. I have taken my favorite pillow to Mexico so many times it should get its own passport. Since it's a very old feather pillow, it smushes up to almost nothing in the suitcase but I can hardly sleep without it.
I love all my pillows. All five of them. Yes. I have five pillows. All feather.
Mr. Moon has two and he really wishes I only had two and he complains about how my pillows are always falling on top of him while he sleeps. They make him sweat.
But I NEED five pillows so that at least three are always there, not touching anyone (in theory) so that when I have a hot flash, I can grab one and hold its coolness to my body.
I know. I have spoken of this recently but those pillows are very, very important to me.
Poor Mr. Moon. He has to deal with all of this CRAP that a woman of my age has to deal with. Bless his heart.
It's not HIS body that hot-flashes at regular intervals all night. His body temperature is always warmer than mine so you'd think that the hot-flash thing would work out but it doesn't because after I have a hot flash, I often have a bit of a chill, and then there I am, grabbing the covers which I have just flung aside (to his side of the bed) and pulling them back on top of me.
And the worst- the very worst thing for him- is when it gets chilly and I insist on bringing out what we call The Duck which is the down comforter.
This is on top of what I call The Duckling, which is a sort of down blanket which I sleep with all year 'round. Every night when we go to bed, The Duckling is folded over so that I sleep under twice its thickness (which is not very thick at all) and in winter, The Duck is also folded over. He does reach for one of them, occasionally, if it gets really cold (and we sleep with the window open every night of the year, even if it's just cracked a bit to allow some of that orgasmic arctic air to cool my pillows) but mostly, he sleeps under a sheet and a cotton blanket. With his two thin pillows. While I'm a foot away under four layers of down and with five pillows, constantly throwing off and then regathering covers and shuffling pillows.
And this, my dears, is why Old Married Couples sometimes opt to sleep in separate beds.
We shall not even discuss my snoring.
So. There you have a picture of our bed right now. As Mr. Moon was leaving today I said, "I might even have to turn the heat on tonight."
He looked at me as if I had lost my mind.
"And you know I'm getting The Duck out."
"That's a no-brainer," he said. And then he sighed.
I will not be turning the heat on tonight. I know that.
But I will be sleeping on clean sheets with five pillows and The Duck. And Zeke, the smallest dog, whom Mr. Moon has allowed back in the bed ever since Miss Betty got murdered because my heart was broken and I needed Zeke to sleep with. Mr. Moon does not like to sleep with Zeke because if Zeke touches him, he sweats. He sweats if The Duck touches him, he sweats if my pillows fall on him and he sweats if Zeke touches him.
"How did you sleep last night?" we ask each other in the morning. And truly- we are curious. Plus, we want to tell each other how many times WE woke up due to hot flashes or the dog or the pillows or the covers or whatever. It's like the Mr. and Ms. Moon Show every night. We'll have been married twenty-six years at the end of this month and still- here we are- waking each other up and worrying about it because we do truly worry about that. Sometimes, on my most restless nights, I get up and move to the guest room because I don't want to wake that man who needs his sleep. That man I love and who must love me because he's still putting up with this crap.
I tell you something- that man has slayed a lot of dragons for me and that means a lot but after the dragons are mostly slayed, it's the fact that he, with his differently set internal thermostat still sleeps in the same bed with me that puts done to the deal.
Yeah. It's been a good day. Someone was brave enough to come up to me in the library and say hello and it's going to be chilly enough tonight for The Duck and because that sweet man is out of town, Zeke and I can enjoy its seasonally maiden voyage all by ourselves.
But I'll be glad when Mr. Moon is home tomorrow. He'll fuss about The Duck and he'll fuss about the dog, and we'll end up laughing, both of us together in the bed, albeit with different layers of covers over us.
We'll start out, at least, touching at least hands because that's what we do. Maybe not for long, but long enough.
And then we'll both settle into our separate sleep-worlds and he'll have his dreams and I'll have mine but we'll be in the same bed, dreaming them.
I like that. After almost twenty-six years of marriage, I still like that very much.
And I still thank my lucky stars for the opportunity to sleep next to him and wake up the next day and say, "How did you sleep?"
I love him. What can I say?
He just called me to tell me he made it to Orlando safely.
"You forgot your pillow," I said.
"I thought you were bringing it out to me when I was leaving," he said. "Well, it's okay."
"But it's hard to sleep without your own pillow," I told him.
And we talked a bit more and ended up with me saying, "Sleep well. I love you."
"I love you, too," he answered. "You sleep good too."
And there you go. We have our individually assigned tasks. Sleep well.
I recommend you do the same.
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I hear you on the pillows Mrs Moon. I have a pillow that I bought or my parents bought for me when I was somewhere near eight years old and you know that I've slept with that pillow every single day since? I took it to my honeymoon and I took it to the hospital when I had Joey (forgot it when I had Isabella!). Without my pillow I do not sleep a single second.
ReplyDeleteThe hot flash thing and pillows..so true. We go through the same thing even down to asking each other how we slept. We have two down beds on top of our mattress and only one "duck" all year round with a handmade quilt on top. But next month the other one may come out. I have had the woodstove blasting for two days. It's 47 right now. Sleep tight Ms. Moon
ReplyDeleteSally Moon- Hello, Cousin! Mr. Moon would NEVER sleep on a feather bed because...it would make him sweat! But it's nice to know that I'm not the only one in this weird temperature/sleep world. I'm so glad to hear from you, honey.
SJ- And there will be biscuits.
Nancy C- And Mr. Moon sometimes wears a knitted cap to bed. We do what we do for love.There's nothing like the bedtime rituals of long 'married' couples. De facto couples, too.
The same pillows, the same side of the bed, the same efforts to be together and also to be separate, the same efforts to deal with one another's snoring. For me, it's all part of night's rich tapestry.
Thanks Ms Mood, for a wonderful romp through your day and night.
And how amazing for you - to meet a fellow blogger, entirely by chance. Extraordinary.I've been enjoying your stories so much this past week but going a little crazy with stress over here. OK, it looks like you sleep on the left side of the bed (I sleep on the right). Pls tell me about that little fan on your side of the bed.
I am doing the back and forth between hot flashes and needing covers too. But I am surprised at how many covers you have!! My Hubs is getting colder and I am getting hotter in our years.....
I just love reading about your loves.
Oh and I was so tickled to see you got read by the folks in BB Kings hometown. Now you just need Jeff Bridges people to contact you and you will have no need for a bucket list.I am so glad you wrote this story. I love reading about you and Daddy's love. Nothing could be better.
I'm getting out my extra bedding tonight too. I sleep with my duck year-round (cause it's a thin one), but I'm getting the heavy quilt to go over it. I need that weight of the covers on me tonight.Elisabeth- Well. Tallahassee is not that big. But it was a very sweet moment.
And yes- night's (and life's) rich tapestry.
Elizabeth- It could have so easily been the grocery store. I'm glad it was the library.
Michele R- That fan is my saving grace. I travel with it too! (Oh god. How embarrassing.) You can get one at the drug store, I think, and it's very cheap. You can aim it so that when you have a hot flash you can scoot down in the bed so it hits you square on.
Again. Embarrassing that I have so much knowledge about dealing with hot flashes.
Yes. I sleep on the left. Mr. Moon on the right. But when we travel, we switch it up. Sometimes. Variety is the spice of life, you know.
HoneyLuna- Maybe Santa Baby needs to get you a new duck this year. A thicker one. Ponder that.
Love you, child!My Duck stays on the bed all year round and oh, how I love it! It's so warm but not heavy. I have enough other heavy stuff in bed-mainly another person, four dogs, and a cat or two. One of those cats likes to sleep on my hip or stomach/chest and I swear she just rolls with me when I roll over. The pillow is the most important part of the sleep though. I have one of those contour ones that support your neck...once you go over you can't come back.
Sweet dreams Ms. Moon. I wish I could go to the library and run into you to. Good night.I will try. But probably not manage. I have recently trained myself to sleep with only one pillow instead of three because Babes didn't like that the pillow came between us. But then I have other things that I will keep doing, like switching the light on in the night or taking too much of the blanket.
ReplyDeleteSyd- I like that too.
Angie C- We all have our ways of dealing with these needs of ours, don't we?
Lisa- Sounds like a very cozy circus.
Mel's Way- We love our ducks, don't we? And our dogs and our loves and our cats...
I wish you could run into me in the library too.
Sandra- And thus- our blessed lives.
NOLA- Please don't perish.
Angie M- Yes! The entire world! Hahaha!
Jo- Sleep is sacred. Not unlike some swellings.
Mwa- These men should be happy we're in the bed with them and just accept us as we are with all of our pillow needs.
deb- We have a California King with is a tiny bit longer than a regular King and not quite as wide. It suits us perfectly. Mr. Moon cannot sleep on a smaller bed. His feet still hang off the end a bit.I could have sworn I told you this long ago: my duck lasted about 6 months and was eaten by a roommate's dog. I was royally pissed off, to say the very least, and moved out. At this point, I am fine and dandy under 3 quilts in the coldest weather. Plus, I'm still working on that tshirt quilt.
ReplyDeleteImagining Mr. Moon and all your pillows and shit made me laugh. He's a good guy, that man, but you know that. Clearly.
I think PEARL should get to sleep in the damn bed with you. She's the oldest, goddammit. PEARL!
How exciting meeting your blog reader! Your first fan meet-up. That's some thrilling shit raht thar.
Love youse!I love this post. I love the picture. For some reason it came up in conversation with my therapist that I sleep with 5 pillows and she looked astounded, actually questioned me, "FIVE, really?" and then scribbled furiously on her pad (okay she doesn't have a pad, but that was what she would've done if she has one!).


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2023 election: Buhari to witness final peace accord ceremony on February 18
Barely 35 days to the general election, it emerged on Friday that the final peace accord will be signed by presidential candidates on February 18, one week to the election.
President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to attend the ceremony.
The first peace accord was signed in September last year.
The peace accord is being coordinated by the General Abdulsalami Abubakar-led National Peace Committee.
Presidential candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi were present at the first peace accord last year, while All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu – who was then outside the country – was represented by his running mate, Kashim Shettima.
Tinubu was, however, in attendance at the second edition which took place at Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja on Friday, while Obi and Atiku were absent.
Shettima and National Chairman of the APC Abdullahi Adamu accompanied Tinubu, while PDP vice presidential candidate, Ifeanyi Okowa and the Director-General of the campaign and Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal represented the party.
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What is Easybuy Loans app?
EasyBuy loan app is a phone financing platform. This easybuy app provides loans for people that need to buy smartphones but get half of the money.
On easybuy loan app, Users first have to 30% deposit to get a three-month to a six-month phone loan. Interest rates are between 6% and 9% per month and it depending on the duration of the phone loan.
There are many companies that offer the easybuy loan, all of the platform enales you to purchase any latest phone, and somewhat than pay the complete cash without delay, you get to pay in month-to-month installments while you take the phone home.
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To purchase phone on Easybuy, you have to find an Easybuy agent. Easybuy has an agent that assist people to register unto the platform and the phone quickly. These agent can often be discovered in numerous outlets the place phones are being bought, and all it's important to do is find certainly one of them. Their agent are uniquely recognized by their Easybuy branded shirts.
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First shot o' the day!
Fun with a fisheye lens. Love the red door!
Next to the shipping center in Old Town.
Neon green & Orange is my new favorite color combo.
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We all know my photographic foot fetish as of late.
I love photography that is engaging. Stare at it for awhile and see if you can find the old man watching them from a distance. 🙂
Very cool doors in front of one of Alexandria's many Oriental Rug stores. Such a cute expression!
Fisheye lens + Dock = Some very cool stuff going on!
Possible competition print for 2009! Spent WAAAY too long playing with this one…
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Those in Israel's wealthiest communities have a higher chance of beating cancer than their less affluent compatriots, according to recent studies. An independent Israeli think organization called the Taub Center for Social Policy Studies analyzed cancer data from all throughout the country and published a report on Sunday outlining some striking tendencies.
"Each year, there are 387 deaths from cancer per 100,000 people on average," Taub Center researcher Prof. Alex Weinreb told The Times of Israel. "There are substantial differences between middle-income and high-income areas. In middle-income areas, there are about 420 cancer deaths per 100,000, and low-income areas are similar.
"But as you go from low-income to higher-income, death rates go down more and more. As the socioeconomic status areas increases, cancer deaths are rarer," he said.
"In areas that are in the top ten percent of socioeconomic status, like Shoham, Givatayim, and Ramat Hasharon, the cancer death rate is around 340 per 100,000 people, just under 20 percent lower than in the middle-income areas and 12 percent lower than the national average," Weinreb explained.
Givatayim, Hod HaSharon, Modiin-Maccabim-Re'ut, Tel Mond, Even Yehuda, and Gannei Tikva were also among the lowest incidence areas for cancer fatalities. Using data that is already available to the public, Weinreb was shocked by the outcome. Although he had anticipated some inequality along socioeconomic lines, he had not anticipated it to be so pronounced.
He acknowledged that the cause of such a striking contrast was unclear but offered two hypotheses. One is that the data points to a picture of major health inequalities, where the wealthy have access to better healthcare (including some private care) and are better versed in navigating the complexities of public health systems.
"Any time you have such a picture as we're seeing it's likely, though not certain, to be related to health inequalities," Weinreb said.
Alternatively, the disparity in cancer mortality rates may be due to regional differences. Most of Israel's affluent communities can be found in its geographic center, close to a number of excellent medical facilities. A wider variety of services is not available elsewhere, and patients must travel greater distances to visit major medical centers.
It's possible that "early detection" is impacted by "differences between living in Israel's core and Israel's periphery," Weinreb added. Patients in the center of Israel have an easier and faster time getting medical appointments than those living in the so-called periphery. As a result, we may have a better chance of preventing or treating the condition if it is detected sooner.
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Weinreb co-authored the report with Professor Nadav Davidovitch and Nir Kaidar of the Taub Center. According to Davidovitch, more research is needed into the findings and other trends in the way cancer affect different populations. Weinreb argued that with a greater understanding of these, the health service may take steps to mitigate the effects of the underlying causes that put some people at a higher risk.
Davidovitch stated, "Cancer morbidity and mortality is one of the biggest concerns facing the healthcare system, including in Israel.
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One of the most unique tournaments on the tour, WTA Charleston is played on green clay which creates conditions that…
One of the most unique tournaments on the tour, WTA Charleston is played on green clay which creates conditions that are unusual for the best players in the world.
Many of the top players have stayed in the United States for this tournament. Nine of the world's Top 20 turn up here creating a draw that is high on quality.
The green clay means that these aren't true clay court conditions. Though footwork and sliding are of benefit here, the court is quicker than traditional red clay. This means that the players with hard court form over the last few weeks are still important to consider.
The defending champion and finalist from last year, Belinda Bencic and Ons Jabeur respectively, are both back in the draw.
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WTA Charleston Betting Tips
Belinda Bencic 1.5pt @ 7/1 at Bet365
Veronika Kudermetova 1pt @ 14/1 at Bet365
Madison Keys 0.75pt EW @ 20/1 at Bet365
Jil Teichmann 0.25pt EW @ 66/1 at Bet365
Event In Focus: WTA Charleston
With the unique set of conditions in Charleston one cannot simply observe a player's clay court form. Though that will form part of the overall picture, we must consider the recent hard court form as well.
The first piece of analysis is on the players' rankings and 2023 form. Then we consider career clay court data.
Three players sit above the 110 elite mark in terms of games won this year so far. Jessica Pegula justifies her #1 seeding here with the best 2023 form, but Belinda Bencic and Victoria Azarenka sit just in behind. The Azarenka figure surprises me as she hasn't set the world alight with consistent deep runs in tournaments, but it does show that the Belarusian retains a lot of class.
Madison Keys, Anhelina Kalinina, and Paula Badosa have also had under-the-radar decent performances this year as well, but have been knocked out early in most tournaments, probably because of being seeded in the second tier, or unseeded in some tournaments.
Marie Bouzkova, Zhang Shuai, Irina-Camelia Begu, and, most notably, Daria Kasatkina, are having a particularly difficult start to the year, losing more games than they are winning.
Clay ELO
The Clay ELO data is taken from the fantastic resource at www.tennisabstract.com.
The definition of the metric is available from there but the general idea is that we are looking to separate out the clay form from general form, and then take into account the quality of the players played in your form as well as simply the results. This way it is possible to get some powerful approximations of how well players have previously performed on that surface. Of course, for the vast majority of players at this part of the season, the most recent clay data will come from at least nine months ago, so we have to bear this in mind too.
In the case of the players at Charleston, the players that come out well from this metric are the likes of Paula Badosa, Jil Teichmann, and Begu. Badosa's case in particular may be subject to the fact that she was playing really well a year ago.
Career Clay Court Data
Azarenka always looks elite in her career data, but it is always worth bearing in mind that she could have that level in her locker still. Badosa and Kasatkina are the other elite clay courters at WTA level. However, as discussed, the Charleston courts do not play as traditional clay courts, so this will hinder the true clay courters in the draw in terms of having that advantage on the surface.
However, Zhang Shuai is a standout on the poor side. I also would have concerns over Ekaterina Alexandrova, Marie Bouzkova, and Magda Linette in this level of company.
Kasatkina's current form is a cause for concern as well.
WTA Charleston Draw
Charleston is a big for a regular tour event. There 56 entrants, with the top eight seeds getting a bye through to the second round. Qualifiers will be placed into the draw on Monday.
WTA Charleston Betting Tips
Belinda Bencic 1.5pt @ 7/1 at Bet365
It feels like I'm backing Bencic for every tournament at the moment, but her price is more attractive than the other leading contenders here. Pegula is too short on the basis of her clay court form, even if it doesn't mean as much here, I also have concerns about her in the latter stages of tournaments at the moment. Ons Jabeur is too early in her comeback from an injury to be backed at her price, but the defending champion has displayed good form this season and obviously has motivation to defend her 2022 points here.
Veronika Kudermetova 1pt @ 14/1 at Bet365
The Russian is another player with course and distance form having won here in 2021. She will be looking to kickstart her season here having been ok but not outstanding so far in 2023. She has the right quality of serve to win this tournament, as she has shown before.
The only doubt is her relatively tough quarter with Paula Badosa also someone that I seriously considered for a bet here, but I think that Kudermetova is in better form and has a win against Badosa on these courts from that 2021 run as well.
Madison Keys 0.75pt EW @ 20/1 at Bet365
I have probably sworn never to back Keys again on a number of occasions, but here we go again. Her underlying data this season has actually been pretty good, despite average results. Keys won 5 matches in a row in United Cup at the start of the season and since then has generally won the matches that she should have.
I watched Keys in a match against Barbora Krejcikova recently and she was striking the ball beautifully. She has a good clay court pedigree and has the right tools to do well in these sort of hybrid conditions.
Jil Teichmann 0.25pt EW @ 66/1 at Bet365
Teichmann is a bit of a long shot, but has definite credentials to out-run her price. Her clay ELO ranking alone shows that she shouldn't be considered an also-ran and she beat Belinda Bencic in Indian Wells to prove that she is pretty decent touch as well.


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Stocks struggled for direction Tuesday after an early morning speech from Fed Chair Jerome Powell failed to give any hints on the central bank's plans for monetary policy moving forward. Instead, investors looked ahead to a pair of potentially market-moving events occurring later this week: Thursday's release of the December consumer price index (CPI); and Friday's start of the fourth-quarter earnings season.
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Thursday's CPI data will be key for investors in gauging the effectiveness of the Fed's aggressive policy of interest rate hikes on combating inflation. Additionally, fourth-quarter earnings season will be critical in showing how corporate America fared at the end of 2022 – and how it is perhaps planning for a possible recession in 2023. More and more companies are announcing layoffs these days, with investment banking giant Goldman Sachs (GS (opens in new tab), +1.3%) and cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global (COIN (opens in new tab), +13.0%) being just two of the most recent examples.
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At the time of the initial incident, she was employed as an RN at a hospital in Houston, Texas, and had been in that position for eleven (11) months.
On or about November 12, 2018, while employed as an RN at a hospital in Houston, Texas, RN was accused of the following:
1. RN withdrew Fentanyl 100mcg from the Pyxis medication dispensing system for a patient without a valid physician's order. RN's conduct was likely to injure the patient in that the administration of the medication without a valid physician's order could result in the patient suffering from adverse reactions, and RN conduct placed the hospital in violation of Chapter 481 (Controlled Substances Act) of the Texas Health and Safety Code.
2. RN withdrew Fentanyl from the Pyxis medication dispensing system for the above-mentioned patient but failed to document the administration and wastage of the medication in the patient's medical record. RN's conduct was likely to injure the patient in that subsequent caregivers would rely on her documentation to further medicate the patient, which could result in an overdose. Additionally, RN's conduct placed the hospital in violation of Chapter 481 (Controlled Substances Act) of the Texas Health and Safety Code.
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Elisabeth Shue Drew Inspiration from Husband to Become a Better Actress
Elisabeth Shue has brought to life many characters during her career in acting.
From portraying an autistic young woman in Molly to her Oscar-nominated role as a sex worker in Leaving Las Vegas, she has many brilliant roles under her belt.
But Gracie, a 2007 movie based on her own life, might be one of her best projects to date.
Her husband, Davis Guggenheim, directed the movie and has had a major influence on her evolution as an actress.
He also knows what effect a family tragedy that befell her had on her acting.
Elisabeth Shue's Role in 'Gracie' and Husband's Support
Elisabeth Shue portrayed Lindsay Bowen, the main character Grace's mother. Grace's story in the movie is based on her own life experiences.
Grace, a tomboyish character, loses her brother, Johnny, in a traffic accident. This is similar to Shue's loss of her brother, William, during a freak accident.
Director Davis Guggenheim and Elisabeth Shue have arrived! #withMalala pic.twitter.com/gveVZ1MtI8 — Malala Fund (@MalalaFund) September 24, 2015
The heart of the movie is the pain that William's passing gave her, with whom she was really close.
She has said that his death "changed our [sic] lives" and was one of the "most painful gifts" she had gotten.
Her husband knows how the incident changed her. In 1988, Guggenheim revealed the lessons Shue received from the tragedy.
"I don't think you can continue after that and live on the surface," he said, talking about how Shue realized the "wonderful, horrible duality" to life.
He also saw how it affected her acting.
"What it means is that she can suddenly, as an actress, dig a whole lot deeper," he added. As an example of her growth in her trade, he alluded to her performance in Leaving Las Vegas.
Director Guggenheim transformed by 'Malala' http://t.co/nnlm3uXGts pic.twitter.com/CB44Ek6hZC — Elisabeth Shue (@elisabeth_shue) October 11, 2015
Guggenheim also influenced her to become a better actress. An Oscar-winning documentarian himself, his way of making her realize her potential was a little untraditional, so to speak.
He basically loved her into being better.
While speaking to Interview magazine in 1996 (via Talent Develop), she revealed her husband's methods.
"He made me feel loved the way Will had loved me," the actress said, talking about how Guggenheim knew about her fear and reluctance to become a great actress.
"I was afraid to want it for fear that it would never happen, and he challenged me and encouraged me to start studying and growing as an actor," she said.
That changed her trajectory in the industry, which primarily knew her for her "good girl" roles in light-hearted movies.
After that, she came to terms with her own potential. "I wasn't afraid anymore," Shue admitted.
Elisabeth Shue and Husband's Family
Shue married Guggenheim, who she has called "the greatest love" of her life, in August 1994.
They have three kids — Miles William, Stella Street, and Agnes Charles.
The children are all grown up now. Miles was 23, Stella 19, and the youngest, Agnes, was 14 years old as of January 2021.
Stella Street Guggenheim, Elisabeth Shue and husband Davis' daughter, at her art display in May 2019. (Photo: Stella Guggenheim/Instagram)
Shue and her family have somehow kept their private life just that — private. There's not much available about her marriage and children.
Stella seems to be artistically motivated, just like her parents. Her Instagram is filled with sketches, drawings, and photographs of various sorts.
Agnes, too, is on Instagram, but her account is set to private. Meanwhile, Miles is nowhere to be found.


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If you love meat, then it's hard to beat a good charcuterie, whether it's in a restaurant that specialises in all kinds of tasty meat-based dishes, or simply somewhere that does an excellent charcuterie board.
Luckily, London has a diverse appetite for food, embracing flavours from all over the world, and has plenty of fantastic places to enjoy a tasty charcuterie board. Whether you're looking for a tempting nibble to enjoy with drinks, or fancy tucking into a serious meat fest, there is ample to discover in the city.
If you're a foodie, then a visit to London to sample its many delicious offerings is an absolute must. With great value packages at the stylish Park Grand London Hyde Park currently available, now is the perfect time to plan a gourmet tour of the city.
To help you get inspired, read on for some suggestions on the best charcuterie spots in the capital.
A perfect choice if you're planning to stay in Hyde Park Accommodations, Cépage[s] is a sweet, French bistro located conveniently close in Notting Hill. The small space is idea for a cosy and intimate night out, and serves up a delicious menu of French-style tapas, along with a great selection of wines.
Run by two food-loving friends, the restaurant is serious about its cuisine, and serves up a selection of traditional French classics, made with seasonal and fresh ingredients. Their charcuterie is perfectly sumptuous and will leave you happily content. Be sure to check out their stunning variety of fine wines, which are both great value and exceptional in flavour.
Boro Bistro
If you're staying at the Park Grand London Hyde Park, you'll be well served by great transport connections, making it easy to get around London quickly and easily. Take full advantage of that and explore as much of the city as you can, especially if you love great food.
A trip down towards London Bridge will be well rewarded, with the discovery of this fantastic French bistro. With the perfect blend of chic French style and urban edge, Boro Bistro serves up an excellent selection of food and wine, while providing cosy, laidback seating to relax in. It's the perfect place to head to after work or with friends, with a friendly and buzzing atmosphere.
Their charcuterie boards are a treat, with generous portions and plenty of tasty meats on offer. Try their mouth watering truffle saucisson, for a taste you'll be savouring long after your visit.
Cannon & Cannon
While Cannon & Cannon might not have a restaurant space to sit down and nibble on a charcuterie board, if you're serious about meat, then you have to make your way to this Borough Market staple.
A short train ride away from Hyde Park Accommodations, Borough Market is a food lover's paradise, with a huge array of traders selling all kinds of artisanal treats, from delicious fresh sourdough bread, excellent coffees, sweets, and of course, fantastic cured meats.
Cannon & Cannon has been in the market since 2010, and has revolutionised the British charcuterie. Their excellent meats are carefully prepared and selected, taking animal welfare, environmental concerns, and taste all into consideration.
They regularly host tastings, workshops and other fun events, so if you're in the city with a meat fan, it's well worth paying them a visit.
Bar Boulud
If you're looking for stylish Hyde Park Restaurants to enjoy a special night out, then Bar Boulud might fit the bill perfectly. You'll find the stylish French bistro in the Madarin Oriental, run by the renowned chef, Daniel Boulud.
The bistro serves up delicious French cuisine as well as American classics, including plenty of burgers, but their charcuterie board is the star attraction. You'll find a delicious variety of pates, cooked ham and traditionally prepared French sausages, all served up with a generous selection of mustards and toasts.
Pair it with one of the fantastic wines, for a perfect afternoon lunch, or early evening meal.
Black Hand Food
Over in East London, Black Hand Food are meat producers with a serious passion for the stuff. They specialise in using rare breed pork, to create products that have a deeper flavour.
They also create lamb, venison and game-based meats, which are just as delicious. Look out for stunning flavour combinations, including black cardamom saucisson, and lamb and bay leaf chorizo.
Brew might be a bit of a track, as it's located down in Putney, but if you love your chorizo, then the mouth-watering results at the end of the journey will make the long train ride well worth it, as the space serves up some truly fantastic food.
The small café makes its own chorizo on site every week, before transporting it across to its various locations all over the city. While you're visiting, make sure to order their delicious chorizo, pan fried, folded into eggs and served with some perfectly toasted bread. The rest of the menu is equally tantalising, so come hungry. Afterwards, take a generous portion of chorizo home as a souvenir, although you'll most likely work through far too quickly.
Vivat Bacchus
Located in London Bridge and Farringdon, this stylish city wine bar is a fun and lively place to head to when you fancy something delicious and laid back. Serving up the perfect combination of great wine, excellent cheese and delicious meats, you can enjoy a mouth-watering selection of treats to make up a lovely evening out.
Before you start, step into their magnificent walk-in cheese rooms, where you can hand select the cheeses for your board. With a mind boggling variety of delicious cheeses, it's hard to choose, but you're unlikely to make the wrong choice.
Their meats and wines have a distinct South African provenance, with delicious biltong amongst the various meats on offer. Best of all, head to their London Bridge location after 8pm to enjoy great live jazz while you dine, making a visit a memorable and charming experience.
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Castle Rock Entertainment has greenlit Spinal Tap II, a sequel to the 1984 rock mockumentary, This Is Spinal Tap, to be its first project after it relaunched its film division last October. Rob Reiner, who made his feature film directorial debut on the iconic original music comedy, is set to return to the series to helm the follow-up, Deadline is reporting.
Reiner will also reprise his role of documentarian Marty DiBergi from the cult classic original movie in the upcoming sequel. The cast for Spinal Tap II will also include the other three main characters from its predecessor, including Michael McKean as the titular band's lead singer and rhythm guitarist; Harry Shearer as Derek Smalls, the bassist; and Christopher Guest as Nigel Tufnel, the lead guitarist.
The characters are part of Spinal Tap, England's loudest heavy metal band. The first comedy followed the fictional band members during their American tour.
The news of the Spinal Tap II's development comes after the Cannes Film Festival announced the original feature will screen on the beach as part of the Cinema de la Plage sidebar on Wednesday, May 18.
After This Is Spinal Tap was released to critical acclaim in 1984, it was deemed culturally, historically and aesthetically significant by the Library of Congress in 2002. It was also selected for preservation by the National Film Registry.
Castle Rock Entertainment will fully finance Spinal Tap II. CAA Media Finance will handle the upcoming follow-up's worldwide sales at the Cannes Market next week.
Guest, McKean, Reiner and Shearer will create the story for the new film together. Frank Marshall will produce and Matthew George, Jonathan Fuhrman and Hernan Narea will executive produce the sequel, on behalf of Castle Rock.
During an interview with Deadline, Reiner revealed his ambition for Spinal Tap II: "The plan is to do a sequel that comes out on the 40th anniversary of the original film and I can tell you hardly a day goes by without someone saying, why don't you do another one? For so many years, we said, 'nah.'
"It wasn't until we came up with the right idea how to do this. You don't want to just do it, to do it. You want to honor the first one and push it a little further with the story," the filmmaker added.
Guest, McKean and Shearer wrote the music and lyrics, and Reiner assisted in developing some of the songs, for the original comedy, including Smell the Glove, Hell Hole, Big Bottom and Lick My Love Pump. In the past, the trio has toured as the band, though not recently.
"They've played Albert Hall, Wembley Stadium, all over the country and in Europe," Reiner also said during the interview. "They haven't spent any time together recently, and that became the premise.
"The idea was that Ian Faith, who was their manager, passed away. In reality, Tony Hendra passed away. Ian's widow inherited a contract that said Spinal Tap owed them one more concert. She was basically going to sue them if they didn't," the director also revealed. "All these years and a lot of bad blood we'll get into and they're thrown back together and forced to deal with each other and play this concert."
"Hopefully there will be some guest artists," Reiner also stated. "The thing I've heard from so many bands and we're talking about possibly doing a couple books, but one will be Tap Moments that real bands have had. Like in the movie, they get stoned and can't find the stage, that happened to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.
"When I met with Sting years ago, he said, I've seen that movie 50 times and every time I watch it I don't know whether to laugh or cry. Because it's so much what happens," the filmmaker continued. "We've had a lot of bands share their experiences and so hopefully we'll include some of that in the film."
In addition to helming and co-writing Spinal Tap II, Reiner will also reprise his role as the helmer who filmed the band in the first feature. "I'm back playing Marty DiBergi. The band was upset with the first film [Marty created]. They thought I did a hatchet job and this is a chance to redeem myself. I am such a big fan and I felt bad they didn't like what they saw in the first film. When I heard they might get back together, I..drop everything to document this final concert."
The follow-up will be released March, 19 2024, in honor of the original comedy's 40th anniversary; This Is Spinal Tap debuted on March 2, 1984.


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Happy Halloween from the Gravity Media team! At our Gravity Media sites, we hosted a range of fun events including a fancy dress contest, pumpkin carving as well as a dress the mummy game.
Check out the fang-tastic snaps on our Instagram feed here. We loved seeing all of our teams' creative costumes!


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Two Suspects Charged for Damaging/Removing Election Signs
Spokane Valley Investigative Unit (SVIU) Detectives charged two adult males for multiple misdemeanor violations for intentionally damaging/removing political signs on private property near 24th and Sullivan in Spokane Valley.
In late August, SVIU Detectives began investigating a report of damage to multiple Spokane Valley City Council candidates' political signs, which were placed on private property. One of the victims provided images from a motion-activated camera of the suspects on two separate occasions committing the criminal acts.
All three of the candidates wished to have the incidents investigated and the suspects, if identified, charged.
While reviewing the images, Detectives observed one suspect later identified as 70-year-old Lawrence J. Wilson, tear the top sign (1 of 3) in half. Additional photos from the next day showed Lawrence Wilson and two additional males approach the signs. In this set of images, a different suspect, later identified as 23-year-old Tyler J. Wilson, dismantle a four-sign set of signs, including the rebar, and toss them in a vacant lot.
Investigators went to the area where the signs were placed and contacted Lawrence Wilson at a residence nearby. Detectives immediately recognized Lawrence Wilson from the pictures as one of the suspects damaging the signs. He stated he tore down one of the signs because it obstructed his view when he pulled out onto the roadway. He said he tore down all of the signs the next day because two new signs had been put up in place of the one he removed. When confronted with the images showing two additional suspects with him, he claimed not to know either of the males.
Detectives explained the evidence showed he didn't cause the damage the second day and in fact, it showed Tyler Wilson tearing them down. Again, Lawrence Wilson said he caused the damage and removed the signs. He also stated again he had no idea who the other two males were. He was advised the images clearly showed his statements were false, and if he continued to provide false information, he could be charged with an additional crime. Lawrence Wilson said, "I don't care, I'm 70-years-old. What are you going to do to me?" He again stated he didn't know the two males.
On September 5, 2019, Detectives returned to Lawrence Wilson's address. As they arrived, a car driven by a male immediately recognized as the previously unidentified male who caused damage on the second day, Tyler Wilson. Lawrence Wilson was seated in the passenger's seat.
Tyler Wilson identified himself and explained he is Lawrence Wilson's grandson. He admitted to tearing the signs down because they were bothering his grandfather. He stated Lawrence Wilson had been complaining about the signs obstructing his view for about a week, although Tyler admitted they did not block his own view of the roadway. He said the removal of the signs was not politically motivated in any way; he was merely trying to assist his grandfather.
The third male was identified and interviewed. He admitted he knew about the incident and witnessed it but did not participate in the destruction or removal of the signs. With Lawrence and Tyler's statements corroborating this and no evidence to the contrary, he was not charged with a crime.
Lawrence Wilson was issued criminal misdemeanor citations for two counts of Malicious Mischief 3rd Degree, two counts of Removing/Defacing a Political Advertisement and one count of Making False or Misleading Statements to a Public Servant.
Tyler Wilson was issued criminal misdemeanor citations for one count of Malicious Mischief 3rd Degree and one count of Removing/Defacing a Political Advertisement.
The Spokane Valley Police Department and Spokane County Sheriff's Office would like to remind everyone, the destruction, defacing, or unlawful removal of a political sign/advertisement is a criminal act. Anyone caught committing these acts, politically motivated or not, will be charged with the appropriate crime.
We also encourage anyone who witnesses this behavior to report it to Crime Check at 509-456-2233. Please try to provide a detailed description, to include license plates of suspected vehicles if possible, without placing yourself in danger.


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Now more than ever, nurses are being recognized for the unsung heroes they are. Nurses are heavily involved in so many aspects of patient care and are critical to the operation of healthcare facilities. Since nurses are so heavily involved in patient care and work closely with doctors and other care providers, they are also more likely to witness wrongdoing in the workplace.
Nurses are highly educated to determine whether or not a patient is receiving quality care and are experienced in knowing when care providers are partaking in fraudulent activities. There is a legal and ethical obligation for nurses to report illegal, unethical, unprofessional, or unsafe practices under the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics. Therefore, any suspicion of healthcare fraud or malpractice should be given further thought.
Nurses have a unique vantage point which can make them valuable whistleblowers. The team at the DJO Whistleblower Law Group has tips to offer for whistleblowing in nursing.
1. Gather clear evidence of illegal, unethical, and/or unsafe practices
Witnessing wrongdoing provokes an emotional response and it may be tempting to take immediate action. However, it's best to reserve judgment and delay action until there is clear evidence and documentation of the illegal or unethical action.
Document your complaint in writing in as much detail as you can so you do not forget any important details. Keep documentation as objective as possible, stating only facts and actions. Then, carefully monitor the situation for documentation, paperwork, transactions, or conversations that could prove a violation of the False Claims Act or other compliance regulations.
2. Don't let fear of retaliation dissuade you from coming forward.
The top reason nurses don't come forward is out of fear of retaliation and/or losing their job. However, if you follow the proper whistleblower protocol you are usually protected from certain forms of retaliation once you blow the whistle. The important thing to keep in mind is that you are not protected if you just confront the wrongdoer directly–you have to follow the right steps.
Nobody can deny that blowing the whistle has its pros and cons. But letting fear or retaliation stop you from coming forward will just allow the fraudulent activity to continue. The Whistleblower Protection Act and other anti-retaliation laws will protect you while you take the brave step of coming forward.
3. Avoid consulting people directly involved with the situation.
It might be tempting to confront the wrongdoer directly to avoid a complicated legal battle. But people engaged in bad actions typically won't welcome your questions or concerns, and may even take punitive action against you. Remember, after all, you are not protected from retaliation until you officially blow the whistle.
4. Consult with an attorney who specializes in healthcare fraud cases.
There are options for third parties to consult when you witness fraud. While many options may be easily available, they don't always provide the right experience for the situation. For example, The Joint Commission or the National Committee for Quality Assurance doesn't always offer confidentiality or retaliation protection.
The best course of action is to consult a law group with attorneys who specialize blowing the whistle in healthcare. They will be able to offer confidential consultations, give advice, guide you through the process, and help you potentially secure a financial reward for bringing injustices to light.
Nurses who are employed by healthcare providers participating in fraud are encouraged to step forward, and the DJO Whistleblower Law Group will take those steps with you.


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July 06, 2021
Weil's IP practices again earned national recognition in the 2021 edition of IAM Patent 1000 – The World's Leading Patent Practitioners. The publication recognized both the Firm's Patent Litigation and Technology & IP Transactions practices as among the best in the United States, with Weil receiving eight firmwide rankings and 11 lawyers receiving a total of 12 individual recommendations.
IAM Patent 1000 highlighted Weil's market-leading expertise in IP disputes, noting that the Firm "is an elite patent litigation performer with a knack for securing optimum results in make-or-break suits that affect not just the parties to them, but also entire industries." Weil's Patent Litigation practice earned rankings nationally, as well as in each of the primary regions where it operates, including California, the D.C. Metro area, New York and Texas. Patent Litigation Co-Heads Edward Reines and Elizabeth Weiswasser, and partners Anne Cappella, Anish Desai and Doug McClellan all received individual rankings.
Weil's Technology & IP Transactions practice was also recognized as a national leader: "With a 26-lawyer specialized group spanning Silicon Valley and New York, Weil is also a dominant force when it comes to patent and technology transactions." The Firm received a "highly recommended" ranking for Transactions in New York, while also earning recognition nationally and in California. Technology & IP Transactions practice Head Michael Epstein and partners Karen Ballack, Jeffrey Osterman and Charan Sandhu were spotlighted for their expertise and accomplishments.
Complete list of firmwide rankings:
- Recommended for Transactions
- Silver Ranking for Litigation
- Recommended for Transactions
- Silver Ranking for Litigation
D.C. Metro Area
- Bronze Ranking for Litigation
New York
- Highly Recommended for Transactions
- Bronze Ranking for Litigation
- Bronze Ranking for Litigation
The IAM Patent 1000 – The World's Leading Patent Practitioners is compiled by IAM magazine, a leading source of information on intellectual property, from detailed interviews with both practitioners and patent owners.


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Pharmacovigilance past, present and future
Season 03: episode 02
This week, Marc and Helena are joined in the podcast studio by Pav Rishiraj, Director and Head of Pharmacovigilance at Ipsen, to shed some light on this often-overlooked field of pharma.
Pav discusses his career journey in pharmacovigilance and how, in his experience, the field has changed; the importance of pharmacovigilance as a strategic enabler within businesses; and the outlook for the future of the field in terms of AI and automation.
And, in a diversion from our usual 'news you might have missed' segment, Helena leads a tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, touching on the key GOLD Podcast theme of inspirational leadership.
A little more on GOLD's guest...
An expert in the pharmacovigilance field, and with over 20 years of experience under his belt, Pav Rishiraj, Director and Head of Pharmacovigilance at Ipsen, has held a multitude of different positions at various pharma companies such as Merck KGaA, Sandoz and now Ipsen, across drug and patient safety. With a degree in biomedical sciences and a master of science in pharmacology, he is also currently the Chair of the ABPI Pharmacovigilance Expert Network and a Member of the International Society of Pharmacovigilance.
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