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Internships: Worth the hype?
I am a former intern. To some a badge of honour, to others a damning mark of shame. Why does this arouse such vitriol?
Having pondered this for a while I decided to open up the debate on this divisive subject once and for all. Does being a intern make you different? Does it make you more employable? Does Fashion Intern Problems hit the nail EXACTLY on the head?
This has taken me a while to write. I began to think about it when reports surfaced of the death of Moritz Erhardt. I thought about it prior to that when Condé Nast discontinued their internship program after increased criticism for its practices. Reading these articles and hearing these stories made me think that the plight of an intern is only often called into question when something goes horrifically wrong.
I asked many of my friends this; a lot of us are lucky enough (or unlucky, depending on your viewpoint) to be in creative industries and have been or have come across intern culture in their working lives.
The internal ranter in me often thinks of this when a work day is particularity trying. Our generation were told growing up, that qualifications are important. Make sure you've passed your exams, do well in your degree; you will be rewarded with the wonderful career you aspire to have. We were told later on, once we had gained the qualifications that we needed experience, we needed to 'pay our dues' (I digress, I can't not) and we will then reach Nirvana, or a steady 9-5. For some, this is yet to happen.
Stories of internships are of course varied and others have been better than average. My stories of internships are no different.
I have done everything from unpick labels from scarves and sewing them back on the other side (a shipping error that needed correcting that second, obvious fashion week dramas) to attending fashion week shows watching garments saunter down the catwalk that I had a hand in making as well as the obligatory coffee runs, schlepping garment bags and steaming all manor of garments. All of my internships, positive or less so are presented proudly on my CV in an attempt to make me more employable than the next person in an already flooded job market, an idea that is superbly illustrated in this Guardian article. I have often found that sometimes simply being in a notable fashion house can become superfluous to experience.
It is this need to stand out in a tiny job market, made even worse by niche specifications of intern dominated industries that often brings out resentment in the wider public. To a lot of people internships
"...keeps creative positions [for the] majority of affluent middle class people"
Countless tales of long-term internships with no progression is a sad and realistic fact of life for many in the creative industry. Alec Dudson, editor of Intern Magazine told me that he started his magazine "initially as a means of me staying involved in the industry I had grown to love" and to showcase the talent of those working with little to no recognition or reward; financial or otherwise.
It is often this feeling of helplessness that fuels the fire for others who have not, or refuse to undertake an internship and wholeheartedly condemn the practise. From many standpoints it is seen as an elitist way into employment. A lot of people who aspire to work in a creative industry simply cannot because it is not financially possible to work as an intern.
They are often more demanding than an a 9-5 (I once regularly worked at an internship on a 8:30-10:30 shift) which means 'extra curricular' work is not physically possible; or turns you into a fully fledged zombie; like another of my friends has made about internships
"interns plug the gaps and cause more harm then good in the long run"
If this were true, where is this harm actually placed? In an ideal scenario the interns benefit from some knowledge of an industry they want to be in; at a grass roots level. At worst you can gain experience by candidly learning through osmosis; you are surrounded by professionals working in your chosen industry. If you are eager you will listen to their conversations, you'd sit in and take notes during meetings. This is experience, which cannot be found in the classroom or lecture hall and this is the experience that in theory should give you an advantage over others.
It also prepares you for the gruelling and often thankless tasks that you are given when you eventually find yourself employed in your chosen industry. Because once you do find work, the similarities in your new found position can and will become scarily akin to the tasks picked up 'earning your dues'. Leandra Medine, of Man Repeller fame explains this
The work wasn't easy mindless, sometimes, but never easy and I can't tell you how many times I wanted to stab someone. Instead, however, I grinned and beared (sic) it. Eventually I was recommended for my first "real" job. Once hired, the long hours didn't shock me and the low pay didn't dissuade me I knew how fashion worked because I had already experienced it and knew I could – and wanted to – handle it.
Creatives and Designers also benefit from internships, but not in the way you would normally expect. The Fashion industry, in the UK alone contributes £26bn to the economy, however this is not distributed evenly. New labels and designers often take several years to break even, let alone make a profit and often rely on grants and sponsorship deals like NewGen or Fashion East to move forward and with an estimated 95% of new labels failing in their five years (according to the BoF) it is easy to see why new and even some slightly established labels need the help from interns to help them grow to profit and fully establish themselves in the wider market; in my personal experience it is often these newer and smaller labels that provide the best learning experience. Another friend of mine told me about their positive experience:
My best experience was getting to go to Paris for fashion week. I'd worked really hard and cared about my work and it was noticed. So the designers saved up and paid for my Eurostar ticket. It was a great way to end the internship and I learnt so much from it
There are of course, companies who take advantage of the symbiotic relationship an internship originally set up to create. The are always Devil Wears Prada horror stories, but these have appeared with less frequency in the last few years with more success stories taking their place. The most recent example of negative press was the lawsuit brought against Alexander McQueen. An intern is suing for unpaid wages and exploitation for spending several weeks drawing artwork for embroidery, repairing embellished clothing, and dyeing large quantities of fabric for nothing but lunch & travel expenses. That is simply unacceptable for a company (albeit a conglomerate) who made €1.61 billion in profits in 2012.
It's these horror stories that fuel Blogs like Fashion Intern Problems & allows Buzzfeed posts gems like this. But modern internships do not always involve spending hours at Starbucks or picking up dry cleaning for your boss....right?!
So where do we go from here?
It is my belief that internships are beneficial to a persons' career development. You gain skills that are invaluable and are not offered in the traditional education system and it is this system that needs to change. More emphasis needs to be placed on thriving in the work environment. By doing so you eliminate scenarios like this becoming a recruitment norm:
"Sorting through the stack of resumes we kept on file, I soon developed a system. If they had ever been published anywhere, they went in the A pile. If they had never been published before, they went in the B pile. I always meant to get to the B pile but, well, you know... sometimes the only way to break out of that infernal cycle — to jump from the B pile to the A pile — is just to get your hands on some experience, job or no job." Andrew Coyne
Internships should evolve to accommodate those who are willing to put the work in and they should be awarded a deserved wage for this, by many this is seen as an updated and much talked about (by government) apprenticeship.
Preparing students for the world of work is invaluable; education is a wonderful thing and will obviously help you in your chosen career. This is not often thought of and this is something that needs to be addressed.
Fashion and Creative industries are a big deal. They generate more money for the UK than the Car Industry and it's growing. Education is important in these areas and like science and maths needs to be addressed by the government. They should get involved and make sure people on both sides of an internship benefit and can contribute more to our economy; to me, that makes the most sense.
This lifts the fog on what is, right now a huge grey area. Once the fog clears you can see if for what it is.
Internships were never meant to generate a culture of nepotism in creative industries, they were meant to help you develop and nurture the skills needed for a particular industry.
I learnt a great deal from mine; it has helped me gain experience and enriched my knowledge of an industry I am infinitely passionate about, this is something that should be for everyone.
Find out more about Alec & Intern Magazine here
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Bush, Musharraf to meet on Sep 22: White House
Pakistan Foreign Office said in a statement that Musharraf will tour the US from September 16 to 27.india Updated: Sep 14, 2006 23:21 IST
US President George W Bush will meet his Pakistani counterpart Pervez Musharraf on September 22 when the latter travels to the US to attend the UN General Assembly session, the White House announced on Thursday.
"The two leaders will review developments across the spectrum of our bilateral strategic partnership, including progress in cooperation in energy, education, science and technology, economic development, counter-terrorism and advancing freedom and democracy," the White House Press Secretary said in a statement.
The last meeting between the two leaders took place during Bush's visit to Pakistan in March this year.
In Islamabad, Pakistan Foreign Office said in a statement that Musharraf will tour the US from September 16 to 27.
The Pakistani President will be visiting America after meeting Prime Minister Manmohan Singh this weekend on the sidelines of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit in Havana.
On Monday, while departing for Belgium, the first leg of his three-nation tour, Musharraf said Bush had invited him and Afghan President Hamid Karzai for an Iftaar party at the White House. The party "has its own significance", he had told reporters in Islamabad.
Claiming that Pakistan and Afghanistan had "resolved" their misunderstandings during his recent visit to Kabul, he said, "but may be we consolidate that further while we meet again with President Bush so that in the future we have a concerted strategy and we trust each other in our fight against terrorism and extremism."
Musharraf's US visit comes amid criticism in America and Afghanistan over his government's peace deal with pro-Taliban militants in tribal area along Pak-Afghan border.
First Published: Sep 14, 2006 23:21 IST

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text: I'm thinking about making a sculptural piece which combines an intricate wax anatomical model with some pinned insects. With this in my mind currently I also decided to donate a postcard to an art student fundraising auction at Newcastle University and so bought a moth and anatomical study together in a drawing. There is in my mind something Victorian about moths, and also anatomical drawings, and I feel the combination has potential. Moths also appeal as they have, for me, wholly different connotations than butterflies, not dark but certainly perhaps predictably something of the night. In retrospect it's perhaps an unusual choice then that I chose to draw the garden tiger, one of the day flying moths, but having seen them and the Oak Eggar in France this summer they are clearly still with me creatively.


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Well, it's about that time again: my February book wrap-up! I ended up reading 15 books in February, which was kind of a surprise for me. I spent most of the month sick and not 100% with it, which means while my editing took a bit of a backseat, I had plenty of time to read all the books. And let me just say, February was filled with some amazing reads. Here were my favorites, in no particular order:
This was one of my first reads of the month, and it stuck with me the entire month. This novella is the second release in Shen's Sinners of Saint series, but it is actually a prequel to Vicious (a book I enjoyed, but still have some conflicted feelings about). Jaime and Melody appeared briefly in Vicious, and I was instantly intrigued by their forbidden love story. I was drawn in from the start, and I loved reading about them. My only issue? That it wasn't a full length novel, because I was seriously wanting more by the time it ended.
This was my first book by Penelope Douglas, but it definitely won't be my last. I didn't really know what to expect when I started this, but I loved how twisted and dark it was. I loved the alternating timelines, which kept me on the edge of my seat wondering what actually went down in the past that was driving the character's motivations in the present. I love how unique Rika and Michael are as a couple, and I kind of wanted more of them once all was said and done. I just found out that this will be the first book in a series, and I seriously can't wait to read more!
Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon
About eight or so years ago, I was right in the middle of a serious addiction to YA fiction. I felt like it wasn't constrained by the stuffiness and seriousness of literary fiction, and I loved that. It's been awhile since I've read anything YA, and I could not have picked a better book to return to it with. Everything Everything is unique and beautifully written. I loved all the illustrations and added media elements that I felt just enhanced the story. The characters were wonderful and flawed and totally relatable. This book is absolute perfection, and there are few books that I can say that about.
My Soul to Keep by Kennedy Ryan
This book/series had been on my radar for awhile, but with the coming release of a spinoff from this series, I decided to make the leap. I am so glad I did. I fucking devoured this book and read it in maybe a day. I love Kai and Rhyson in all their imperfect glory. Ryan is a wonder with words. She writes such beautiful, lyrical passages that just leap off the page and make you feel. I am smack in the middle of Down to My Soul (book 2), and I am dying to see where their story ends.
Full Tilt Duet (Full Tilt/All In) by Emma Scott
Guys, this book duet wrecked me. Seriously. Wrecked. I can maybe name one book over the last five years that have made me cry. Not tear up, but outright cry. Full Tilt had me sobbing. It was so beautiful, heartbreaking, and perfect. Scott tears your heart out in the most real, amazing way, but she puts it all back together again, with a few cracks. I don't want to say much about this one because it's best left to be experienced.


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My name's Craig and I've been working as a money adviser for the Money Matters Project since 2008. As a money adviser I can help people to budget their money and help with all sorts of other money related issues. In practice, what people most need help with is debts.
The work my colleagues and I do in this project is quite different from the work carried out in the five main Citizens Advice Edinburgh Bureaux. Money Matters is an "outreach" project which means that we actively offer advice, rather than waiting for people to come to us. That's because we've found that often the people that need the most help are least likely to ask for it ...Read More


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we took hundreds of photos on the Nikon Digital Camera Coolpix S01 and only show 85 total pictures on camera, could the photos be saved in camera without showing on screen?
Hi pbus,
If the pictures were in the memory card, you may connect the memory card to the computer and try recovering the pics using Recuva:
Please perform a deep scan to retrieve the pictures.
Hope it helps.
Thanks & Regards
Manshu S
the camera did not come with an external memory card-it is in the camera, can i still try to use the suggested download to recover photos?
You could try Recuva, if it sees your camera as a storage device then it should work. If not,there are several recovery programs available for the CoolPix camera but they cost. Recuva is free.
Sometimes a PC won't see the camera's internal memory as a drive and won't show anything in 'my computer'. However, if Nikon has software for that purpose you could try that.
Is it possible you exceeded the camera's memory allocated for still photos so that new pics either weren't saved or they were saved but overwrote existing pics?
It could be possible that photos are deleted, you will then need photo recovery program to restore those pictures. Take a look at this guide: Nikon Coolpix photo recovery
To avoid data overwritten, you'd better stop using the camera before you get back lost pictures.
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Science: Lions are just big cats!
Client: Florida Virtual Schools / Kreative Kontent
We receive a script and a VO track. Our job is to design a look and feel for the complete set of videos and then to animate them as fun as possible. In this one we had some great challenges to animate a cat running.


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August in D.C. can be a quiet time. Vacations draw locals out of town, Congress is in the middle of a lengthy break and colleges are just beginning to start the new school year. But the relative lack of people during the summer doldrums brings plenty of advantages. For one, it makes it a good time to hit some news bars and restaurants without fighting the typical crowds.
Summer is a down time for restaurant openings too, but a few notable spots have opened in recent weeks. Here are five new places to check out if you're in a rut, including New Orleans sandwiches and vegan eats.
1. Tchoup's Market
3301 Georgia Ave, NW
Chef Alex McCoy recently closed the book on Alfie's, his Thai pop up just south of Petworth. In it's place is Tchoup's Market, channeling a New Orleans vibe with classic po'boys stuffed with fried catfish or oysters and muffaletta sandwiches. The menu also includes dishes like burgers, New Orleans spicy beef noodle soup, beer and cocktails. It's a slice of the Crescent City in D.C. And it's hard to go wrong with that.
2. Vieux Carré
1413 K St., NW
Speaking of New Orleans, D.C. recently welcomed a French Quarter-themed cocktail bar. The Vieux Carré bar opened last month and is meant to be a cozy retreat from the bustle of busy K Street. Expect classic drinks like Hurricanes, French 75s and, of course, Viex Carrés (rye whiskey, Cognac, sweet vermouth, Benedictine and bitters). The menu also has alcoholic and non-alcoholic snow cones, and the kitchen plans to start serving food sometime this fall.
3. Duke's Counter
3000 Connecticut Ave, NW
Another new sandwich shop opened recently, and while this one's a sequel it's no less exciting. The original Duke's, Duke's Grocery, is located at 1513 17th street, NW just off Dupont Circle. The London-inspired pub serves up messy burgers, wings and other elevated bar food during brunch, lunch dinner and happy hour. Duke's Counter is the much-anticipated second location, opening in the old Zoo Bar Cafe space. It's close to the National Zoo too, and a welcome addition to the Woodley Park restaurant scene.
4. Casolare
2505 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Glover Park is not a neighborhood flush with restaurants, so it was a big deal with Chef Michael Schlow – also the chef behind D.C. favorites like Tico, The Riggsby and Alta Strada – announced the opening of Casolare at the renovated Kimpton Glover Park Hotel. The menu is focused on coastal Italian dishes, so it's heavy on bright, acidic flavors and seafood like swordfish, anchovies, salmon and clams. There are plenty of appetizers, pastas ($17-$19) and entrees ($23-$35). It's also a fine place to kick back with an Aperol spritz or a glass of Italian wine.
5. Fare Well
406 H St., NE
Vegetarians might just have a new go-to on hand with Fare Well, an all-vegan restaurant and bakery over in the H Street corridor. The dishes focus on fresh ingredients and are creative enough to satisfy most meat-eaters as well. They range from buffalo cauliflower dip to mushroom scampi and cashew-almond burrata. The restaurant also cashew mozzarella on the eggplant Parmesan entree. The burger is made from a mushroom-chickpea patty. The drink selection includes wine, local beer, house-made sodas and milkshakes.


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I was recently arrested and convicted for driving under the influence of alcohol while driving home from a party in Los Angeles. This is my first arrest and conviction. Does this DUI on my record ruin my chances of getting my U.S. citizenship?
To become a naturalized U.S. citizen, you will have to show that you are a person of "good moral character", particularly in the last five years prior to filing for naturalization. The period is three years for a spouse of a U.S. citizen or one year for a person in the military.
A conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol will definitely affect your chances of getting your citizenship. A simple DUI is not an absolute bar but you will have to work hard to prove good moral character. For example, you can show membership in civil organizations, proof of volunteer activities, etc. Also you will need to explain the events surrounding your arrest and persuade the USCIS officer that drunk driving is not your typical behavior or that you have since taken steps to change your behavior. And even then, the USCIS officer can still find that you lack the "good moral character" required for U.S. citizenship.
Another option is to wait five years (or three years or 1 year, depending on your legally required waiting period) to file for citizenship. If you have not committed any other crimes in the meantime, filed your taxes, and paid any required child support, you should be granted your U.S. citizenship then.
October 2016
- Oct 27, 2016 Petitioning Parents for Permanent Residence Oct 27, 2016
- Oct 19, 2016 Changing Status from Tourist to Student Oct 19, 2016
- Oct 13, 2016 Immigration Center: How DUI Conviction Affects Naturalization Oct 13, 2016
- Oct 9, 2016 Quiet Mornings Oct 9, 2016
- Oct 4, 2016 Immigration Center: Minors Traveling on Their Own Oct 4, 2016
September 2016
- Sep 26, 2016 Immigration Center: Removing Conditions on Your Greencard Sep 26, 2016
- Sep 21, 2016 Happy Journeys Sep 21, 2016


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All funds raised for the scholarship go towards the Conference Travel Scholarship for nursing student members (BSN, Master and Doctoral) beginning in 2019. Travel Scholarships give opportunities to attend our Annual Scientific Sessions for years to come.
Your help furthers our mission of Promoting Health through Nursing Science by investing in the future for our junior nurse scientists!
"Part of the joy of being a nurse is being able to give back to our profession. Being involved in a nursing organization allows us the opportunity to support the next generation of nurses. Contributing financially to a scholarship is one avenue in which we can give back. We've all been blessed by those that have 'gone before us' so let's work together and 'pay it forward' by contributing to the future nursing workforce."
"As a senior research scientist and faculty member, I feel compelled to support our students to make participation in ENRS and our Annual Scientific Sessions readily accessible. I often bring groups of students with me to the conference, and it has been a transformative for them and for me. Please join me in making it possible for our students to become engaged in ENRS and to see the value of advancing nursing science and evidence translation to improve patient outcomes."
"One way that contributes and invests in the future of ENRS is to share one talents, time, and treasury. As a Treasurer, I give the three T's knowing that my prosperity allows ENRS to grow and promote nursing science. When you give and share your prosperity to the 30th Anniversary Fundraiser New Conference Travel Scholarship Fund, your prosperity leaves a legacy. A legacy celebrating 30 Years of Nursing Science."
"By giving back and investing in ENRS, we are essentially paving the way for the next generation of junior nurse scientists. In today's ever changing and demanding healthcare environment, identifying, supporting and developing nurse scientists is critical to moving the profession forward. I am proud to support the Conference Travel Scholarship program and encourage all to demonstrate your commitment to achieving the vision and mission of ENRS by supporting this program."
"I found my way into nursing because I wanted to give something to society. Thirty years later, not much has changed…except "something" is often framed by an organizational mission, and I have the privilege of looking back on 30 years without regret. I GIVE, so that I can continue to be inspired by the good work of organizations like ENRS….and so that I will one day have the privilege of looking back on 40 and 50 years without regret."
- Annie Rohan
Thank you to those generous members who have contributed to our campaign:
We hope you'll consider donating to the Conference Travel Scholarship:
All contributions are tax-deductible. Address checks to ENRS or use link below to donate by credit card.


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A Renewed Look at Rules for Foreigners Investing in Rental Property in the U.S.
Not your favorite topic… I know. But I'm SO PROUD of you for reviewing this article. No one wants to pay extra penalties for not making a deposit with the IRS. So I want to give you a few tips to make sure you understand the rules when it comes to filing a personal extension. Remember an Extension is NOT an "extension" to pay any taxes you may owe, but an "extension" to file. Thus, it's important to consider if you 'owe' and should send in some money with your extension.
Now some of you may say…"well, I'm not going to send in any $$ so I'll just forget the extension all together". NOT GOOD!! The Extension (Form 4868) is more important than the deposit of $$. IT'S CRITICAL you still file an Extension!! The failure-to-file penalty (in other words failure to file an Extension) is more than the 'failure-to-pay penalty' and you don't want to compound the problem by not filing an Extension.
So back to the $$. I KNOW you'll file an extension, but how much should you pay with your Extension…if anything at all??!! This is the golden question.
The reality is that it is an 'estimate'…and you want to do your best to get within 90% of what you think you may owe. Here are some general guidelines:
General Guideline #1– Your Extension, FORM 4868 is due by April 17th this year, and we HIGHLY RECOMMEND it's postmarked. The automatic extension to file your actual tax return is good until October 15th. If you are a current client of ours, OR have signed an Engagement Letter with us for this year, we will file this Extension for you.
General Guideline #2– If you request an extension of time to file by the tax deadline and you pay at least 90 percent of your actual tax liability with the extension, you will not face a failure-to-pay penalty if the remaining balance is paid by the extended due date.
General Guideline #3– If you do not pay your taxes by the due date, you will generally have to pay a failure-to-pay penalty of ½ of 1 percent of your unpaid taxes for each month or part of a month after the due date that the taxes are not paid. This penalty can be as much as 25 percent of your unpaid taxes.
Safe Harbor #1 – If you didn't owe last year, and you made about the same amount of money, and had the same withholdings or made the same deposits…DON'T STRESS…don't send in a payment.
Safe Harbor #2 – If you owed $$ last year, and you made about the same amount of money, and had the same withholdings or made the same deposits… DON'T STRESS…just SEND in the same amount you paid LAST YEAR with your 2016 Extension.
Safe Harbor #3 – If you made more money in 2017 than you did in 2016, then you need to do a little math. First, think of what tax bracket you're in. (Tax Bracket Below). Then multiply your tax bracket by your increase in income. Say you're in the 25% bracket and you made $50,000 more in 2017 than you made in 2016, that would be $12,500 ($50,000 x 25%). Next, take this additional $12,500 and send it in with the tax you paid last year (on your 2016 return). Also, keep in mind any additional tax you may have already withheld or deposited in some other way during 2017.
2017 Federal Individual Income Tax Brackets
Tax Rate Single Married/Joint & Widow(er) Married/Separate Head of Household
10% $1 – $9,275 $1 – $18,550 $1 – $9,275 $1 – $13,250
15% $9,276 to $37,650 $18,551 to $75,300 $9,276 to $37,650 $13,251 to $50,400
25% $37,651 to $91,150 $74,301 to $151,900 $37,651 to $75,950 $50,401 to $130,150
28% $91,151 to $190,150 $151,901 to $231,450 $75,951 to $115,725 $130,151 to $210,800
33% $190,151 to $413,350 $231,451 to $413,350 $115,726 to $206,675 $210,801 to $413,500
35% $413,351 to $415,050 $413,351 to $466,950 $206,676 to $233,475 $413,501 to $441,000
39.6% over $415,050 over $466,951 over $233,476 over $441,001
If you're not sure, look at your 2016 taxes paid, versus your income, or even use 25% as a starting point and go up or down from there based on your income bracket. Next, come up with a figure of how much more money you made in 2017 compared to 2016 and DIDN'T already withhold or deposit some taxes on that amount. Then multiply your tax rate (let's say 25%) by your additional income, or the income you didn't pay taxes on yet (for example$50,000). Thus, your additional tax owed would be $12,500 ($50,000 x 25%). Finally, take the $12,500 and add this to any additional tax you paid with your 2016 tax return (separate from withholdings) and send it in with your Federal Extension.
DISCLAIMER: This is important!! When using any of the Safe Harbor's above, please know that we are not guaranteeing you still may not owe taxes when you file your return, OR that you won't have penalties. This is simply an estimate to help you get a jump on what your taxes are for the year. Keep in mind this is STILL a fantastic step to take in order to reduce or eliminate the chance of any penalties. Again, try to deposit 90% of your estimated taxes and you'll be doing great!!
What about your State? With your State taxes, follow the same method above. Run the numbers and if using Safe Harbor #3 probably use an estimated percentage rate of 8% as a good round number for most states. As for the extension, MOST States don't require their own extension. Just do a quick Google Search for your State's rules regarding your extension.
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Whatcom County retail sales up 2.5 percent in second quarter
Whatcom County retailers posted a slight increase in sales over the spring, but that was well below the state average.
Taxable retail sales locally totaled $874.6 million in the second quarter, up 2.5 percent compared to a year ago, according to newly released data from the Washington State Department of Revenue. Local retail trade, which focuses on sales in stores, rose 1.5 percent.
Retail sales increased 6.8 percent statewide, while retail trade rose 5.4 percent.
Sales at big box stores remained sluggish in Whatcom County. According to the data, stores in the general merchandise category sold $97.3 million, down 3.7 percent compared to a year earlier. It's the fourth consecutive quarter that year-over-year sales were down in local big-box stores.
Canadians are a factor in Whatcom County sales at big-box stores. During the second quarter, the Canadian dollar was around 92 cents compared to the U.S. dollar. Currently the loonie is around 88 cents compared to the U.S. dollar.
In talking about previous year-over-year declines, including a 12.1 percent drop in the general merchandise category in the first quarter of 2014, Hart Hodges said a likely big factor was the overall economy not doing as well. Hodges is the director at Western Washington University's Center for Economic and Business Research. A weakening Canadian dollar was a smaller factor, he said.
Whatcom County did post some steady increases in other categories, including e-commerce/mail orders (up 18.2 percent compared to last year), furniture (up 12 percent), electronics (up 10.6 percent), sporting goods (up 8.1 percent) and motor vehicles and parts (up 5.1 percent).
Skagit County posted a 2.6 percent increase in taxable retail sales, while Snohomish County was up 5.9 percent.
Across the state, e-commerce posted a 20.8 percent increase, while building materials rose 7.5 percent.
More information
|Retail sales, percentage change from a year ago
|Retail trade, percentage change from a year ago
|$565.8 million, up 1.3
|$317.2 million, down 0.35
|$36.1 million, up 7.6
|$15 million, up 10.2
|$5.8 million, up 4.6
|$2 million, up 0.54
|$48.1 million, up 15.1
|$16.7 million, up 3.5
|$58.6 million, up 7.4
|$24.4 million, up 5.9
|$2.3 million, up 15.6
|$1.1 million, up 14.2
|$7.3 million, up 19.2
|$3.7 million, up 1.2
|Unincorporated Whatcom
|$150.6 million, up 10.2
|$42.6 million, up 10
|Total Whatcom County
|$874.6 million, up 2.5
|$422.7 million, up 1.5
SOURCE: Washington State Department of Revenue


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Toni Burkett
On Friday, Sept. 18, the Starkville-Mississippi State University Symphony Orchestra performed at Rent Auditorium for the Southern Talent String Symposium II.
The program included pieces composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Camille Saint Saens and Franz Shubert. The music director was Dr. Michael R. Brown, a professor of music at MSU. Dr. Jim Borsig, president of The W, was the narrator for the arrangement known as "Carnival of the Animals." Accompanying the orchestra were Dr. Valentin Bogdan and Dr. Julia Mortyakova, both of the MUW Department of Music. Mortyakova serves as chair of the department.
The program consisted of pieces such as "Overture to The Marriage of Figaro" and "Carnival of the Animals." The latter was comprised of 14 sections with different titles.
Some of the performers were students at MSU. High school and middle school students were also able to perform in the symphony. Many performers were from the Golden Triangle area, although the association welcomes any musician to obtain membership. Performers traveled from as far away as Collierville, Tenn.
The Starkville-MSU Symphony Association has been around since 1969. The group will hold more performances in the next few months.
The Starkville-MSU Symphony Association is a non-profit organization. The event was free to the public, but donations were accepted. Supporters of the concert included the Gildea Foundation, the Columbus Arts Council and MUW.


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Mark Schultz
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This newcomer to CCM offers an exciting dual proposition--power rockers that border on anthemic (the orchestrally enhanced "I Am the Way," "When You Give") balanced by heartwrenching ballads like "He's My Son." In a way, this is the contrast Michael W. Smith has built his career upon, but Schultz has a little more of a rock piano and gospel influence, and actually a more appealing voice. The most interesting production is "When You Give," which finds Schultz (who also plays keyboards) backed by a gospel choir that breaks into the R&B chestnut "Take Me To the River" and gives those lyrics a spiritual meaning. After this, more pedestrian tunes like "Fall in Love Again" are a bit of a letdown, but on their own, each of the songs here holds up and works on both personal and more universal levels. Schultz's songs cover a wide range of topics, from learning to see God from a blind man's perspective to the pain of letting go when a child finally grows up. Schultz delivers all these messages with power and grace and Monroe Jones' production is marvelous. Look for Schultz to become one of the genre's biggest voices in the coming years.
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Performance CreditsMark Schultz Primary Artist,Piano,Background Vocals
Marilyn Martin Background Vocals
Richie Biggs Recorder
Gary Burnette Electric Guitar
George Cocchini Acoustic Guitar,Electric Guitar
Jim Dineen Recorder
Mark Douthit Horn
Mike Haynes Horn
Michael Mellett Background Vocals
Chris Rodriguez Background Vocals
Kim Keyes Background Vocals
Lisa Cochran Background Vocals
Tabitha Fair Background Vocals
Greg Herrington Drums
Dan Needham Drums
Peter Penrose Background Vocals
Rivers Rutherford Acoustic Guitar
Mark Hill Bass
Technical CreditsRichie Biggs Engineer
Jim Dineen Engineer
Monroe Jones Producer
Dan Posthuma Executive Producer
Ginny Owens Duet
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....that God created music! Mark Schultz has taken words and music and has so eloquently fused them together to convey not only wondrous messages to the heart but inspiration to the human soul. I truly recommend this CD. "He's My Son" compels one to feel from the point of literally being in the setting of the song. It's a miraculously touching serenade filled with passion and much love. God Bless you Mark...Keep up the GREAT WORK!
This album if very feeling to me because every song and every word spoken touches my heart and soul and makes me feel very peaceful within. Mark has one of the most soothing voice i've ever heard, keep using your gift for God. God's Blessings to you and family
Mark is the missing link to the age-old question, ''Who sings that song?'' Until I heard Mark's album, I assumed Billy Joel and Air Supply had jumped a genre. All of these songs are ''radio ready''. Be resigned to the fact that you WILL NOT be able to get them out of your head.
I can't praise this album enough! Schultz has an amazing voice and his songs are very moving. A mix of songs of praise and songs of life, this album has a lot to offer the contemporary listener. The first two songs on the album will have you smiling and singing along while the following two songs will have you crying in responce to Schultz's beautiful voice and touching lyrics. Not long ago I recommended this album to a young married couple and they took my word on it and bought it. They got back with me a few days later and thanked me for telling them about it - they love it! I wish Mark the best in what will no doubt be a glittering future.
Oh my God this is the most beautiful song I've ever heard. If this doesn't become a hit, I don't know what should.
I really liked all of the songs I was able to hear. However, the song ''He's My Son'' really touched the depths of my heart. I am a 37 year old woman, who felt I still had very much of my life left, then fell sick to a very depleting illness which brings much depression and pain. The song ''He's My Son'' is a song that is felt both by the one who loves and the one who is sick, and this brings encouragement to my heart, not that I want us all to feel pain, but that our pain is not forgotten or felt by others. God Bless you, Mark Schultz and the Spirit of God who gave you this God inspired song. Lisa
It is truly a wonderful piece of work. I truly love ''He's My Son'' and when I heard ''When You Come Home'' it brought tears to my eyes. I truly hope Mark does some more music soon. God has blessed him with a great voice.
''He's My Son'' is one of the most moving pieces of music I've ever heard. It brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it. This is a must listen to CD.
I love this CD. Every time I listen to it, I have to re-play the song When You Come Home several times because it speaks to my heart in such a way that I can't ignore it. It explains the love that a mother has for her son and the bond that will never break. I could never experience this for many reasons, but the feeling is there, and I love it.
i think this cd is the best!!! mark makes such great and spirital music! i love it. he has a awesome voice and i love the song when u come home.
Song after song is wonderful. Filled with great messages. Was hooked the first time I hear ''He's my son.''
This C.D rocks. He sings better than Micheal W. Smith. He has a great talent and I love this c.d. Keep going, Mark Schultz
Even better than Michael W. Smith! I highly recommend this terrific first release of a talented artist...


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Crosby, Stills & Nash to perform at Cal Poly in April
An earlier version of this story misstated ticket prices for Crosby, Stills & Nash's April show at Cal Poly. The tickets cost $50 to $90.
Leaders of the socially conscious '60s music movement, supergroup Crosby, Stills & Nash will perform at the Performing Arts Center in San Luis Obispo on April 22.
Known for their tight vocal harmonies, members of the folk-rock group already had strong credentials when they formed, having been with the Byrds, the Hollies and Buffalo Springfield. Their self-titled debut album reached the top 10 in 1969. And their performance at Woodstock — partially with sometime bandmate Neil Young — solidified their iconic status in the annals of '60s rock.
Through the years, the bandmates have performed as solo acts and as duos with other members, but Crosby, Stills & Nash has never stopped performing as a band.
Tickets, ranging from $50 to $90, go on sale Feb. 17 at 11 a.m.
For more information, call the Performing Arts Center box office at 756-2787.


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Yesterday afternoon we were invited to speak in MCA's high school chapel service about Gloritrek. It was a privilege to share with about 300 students and faculty about the pilgrimage Noah and I have been on for several years now as we prepare for Gloritrek. We even had one of the bikes up on stage with us! Many students were familiar with some of our story, especially the connection with Dr. Zhang and Discovery Channel. I shared about Philip (Acts 8); who, in the midst of a great work in Samaria, was called by the Lord to go into the desert. He did not know why he was called, but his act of obedience led to the Ethiopian official's acceptance of Christ, and the Gospel being carried to the continent of Africa!
We may not know exactly why God has called us to Gloritrek, and even to desert highways, but Noah and I are confident that, like Philip, God has a purpose and a plan. What will God do with Gloritrek? Who will we meet? What decisions will be made? Will people groups be adopted? Will Christians step forward to boldly take the Gospel to those who have not yet heard? Only God knows, and like Philip, we're okay with that!
We're excited to share about our NYC Gloritrek event, made possible through a connection by Mr. Schmidt, Noah's 7th grade teacher. Lord willing, on August 4th, we'll be in the heart of China Town, speaking to a Chinese Church! How cool is that! Only about 40 more Gloritrek events to arrange! :-)


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SEOUL—Today, Humane Society International delivered 10,000 #ScienceWithoutSuffering petition signatures gathered in support of reducing and replacing animal testing for checmicals to National Assembly member Ms. Jeong Ae Han.
Since coming into effect in 2015, Korea's Act on the Registration and Evaluation, etc. of Chemical Substances legislation, or K-REACH, has led to a disturbing increase in animal testing. Last September, Ms. Han announced her K-REACH reform bill aimed at prioritising non-animal test methods by stipulating animal testing only as a last resort, avoiding duplicate animal testing, and promoting the development and use of alternatives. The bill is expected to go through Environment and Labour Committee discussion this month.
Support our efforts to end animal testing.
HSI launched its Science Without Suffering campaign to promote scientific research using emerging technologies without laboratory animals. HSI is urging the public to support Ms Han's reform bill.
Many Korean citizens who signed the #ScienceWithoutSuffering petition left messages of support, including,
- "I live with a companion animal but didn't know that animals are tested for chemical testing. I also didn't know that there are alternative methods available to replace animal use. Hope many more people will learn about it and support this campaign"-Kim, Yongin city.
- "I'm sure there are alternative ways of animal testing in this advanced society. If we can stop abusing animals, now is the time to stop."-Jin, Incheon city.
- "Please make science without animal suffering possible".-Lee, Gwangju city.
HSI Senior Policy Advisor Borami Seo said, "We often hear that chemical companies are still choosing to conduct animal tests rather than to use existing data or alternative methods because it may be faster or cheaper. It is simply unacceptable that the lives of animals should be given so little value that they are made to suffer for the sake of convenience. By using existing test data and taking advantage of emerging technologies, we not only save animals from painful and lethal testing, but also offer far stronger protections for consumer safety."
HSI continues to receive signatures for Science Without Suffering to pass the K-REACH bill. The public can also support this by participating in Text Action and urging law makers to show their support for the bill.
Join Text Action (available only in Korean):
#ScienceWithoutSuffering petition page: http://hsi.org/koreascience
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ADR and Workplace Justice: Just Settlement?
Van Gramberg, Bernadine (2003) ADR and Workplace Justice: Just Settlement? Working Paper. Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia.
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Alternative Dispute Resolution has been deployed by an increasing number of workplaces since the late 1980s in Australia. Dispute resolution processes not only aim to settle disputes but, presumably, to also deliver justice. This article describes the findings of three case studies in which ADR professionals were engaged to resolve a workplace dispute. It was found that whilst ADR was generally effective in achieving consensual settlement of the matter, and satisfying disputants' feelings of procedural justice, it, paradoxically, failed to deliver distributive justice for the weaker disputants. The implications for workplace ADR practitioners is discussed.
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Our sister island St. Kitts & Nevis is currently embroiled in a political battle between the government of Dr. Timothy Harris and his predecessor Dr. Denzil Douglas. Douglas, represented by notorious Dominican attorney Anthony Astaphan, is fighting for his political career. The issue surrounds Dr. Douglas being in possession of a Dominica diplomatic passport and the implication that he holds citizenship in both countries. We have obtained a copy of the original passport application form.
The passport was issued in July of 2015, six months after the United States revoked Dr. Douglas' American visa. Of particular note to us at MiTC is the fact that Dr. Douglas, in his own handwriting, filled in all sections of the form that was his duty to complete except details on how he became a citizen of Dominica; that he left blank. Why is that? Did he deliberately leave this information out so as to deceive the people of St. Kitts should his possession of this passport became public knowledge? Was that a preemptive move on his part to subvert any legal action that he believed would have most certainly occurred once the cat got out of the bag? Is it his intention to use that missing detail as the basis of his defense? Why did the acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ms. Yvanette Baron-George approve this incomplete application? And why did Police Inspector Pelham Jno-Baptiste approve without any reservation?
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This Lunch & Learn call was recorded on January 22, 2015.
Lunch & Learn Description: Whether you've been involved in Jewish teen philanthropy for years or are just getting started – how do you tell the story of this powerful work? Explore the different people to whom you may find yourself giving a "pitch" in a given program year. Learn some expert advice from Naomi Korb Weiss of PresenTense about how to form a succinct and meaningful pitch for any audience.
Naomi was joined by Rose Youth Foundation alumna Juliana Rodriguez, who shared her experience working with Naomi as a coach while she prepared to tell her ELI talks story, "Teens with Vision: Open Tent Jewish Youth Philanthropy."
To hear the audio from the call, use the YouTube clip below.


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It's no secret that Apple is strict when it comes to the App Store and its contents. Apps get banned and deleted all the time for not following the guidelines.
Although deleted for different professed reasons, these four apps were, in reality, most likely removed because someone at Apple liked them. It gets worse, though – the features from those brilliant apps made it to future versions of iOS. You most likely use some of these features on a daily basis without realizing they were not actually developed by Apple. Intrigued?
1. Camera+ vs Volume Up button
It's quite convenient to take photos by just clicking the Volume Up button. This feature's been implemented since iOS 5, and I'm pretty sure some of you thanked Apple for making the selfie-taking process so much easier. You should actually thank the famous photo app called Camera+ that came up with this feature first.
What's striking is that right after the app was published, it was deleted from the App Store. Apple officials explained that taking a photo with a button that already has a certain function might be too confusing for the users, but a few months later, Apple introduced iOS 5, which included – guess what – taking a photo with the Volume Up button.
2. Coolpixel vs Screen recording
Before iOS 11, it was impossible to take a video of your iPhone or iPad screen. Users had to look for other solutions, meaning going to the App Store and checking for third-party apps. One of the most reliable apps was Coolpixel, which provided both a screen recorder and a video editor.
You might have already guessed what happened next – the app was suddenly and repeatedly deleted from the App Store. Reasons remain unknown, but what's certain is that one iOS version later, the Screen Recorder finally made its way into the iOS 11.
Find AirPods vs Find My Phone
The release of the AirPods gave rise to a lot of questions such as: What's going to happen if I lose one? How to find the lost AirPod? etc. This app was going to solve the mystery of the lost AirPod. Find AirPods claimed that it could help you find your missing gadget quickly. The interface was clean and specific: you select which AirPod you are looking for – left or right – and the app would navigate you to its location. Simple yet brilliant.
Next thing we knew, the app was abruptly deleted from the App Store and a few weeks after its deletion, iOS 10.3.3 came out, which featured an option to search for your lost AirPods with the native Find My Phone app.
f.lux vs Night Shift
f.lux, an app that reduces the aggressive blue interface colors at night, was originally Windows and Mac based. It became an iOS app later on, but never made it to the App Store. However, one could download it through a direct link.
Apple contacted the developers and asked them to stop bypassing official channels and distributing the app. The same mode, now called Night Shift, came out shortly after in iOS 9.3 and killed the mobile version of f.lux.
Of course, great minds think alike, especially when it comes to solving known and persistent issues. Apple is one of the most innovative companies nowadays, but sometimes the coincidences stretch credulity. There's nothing wrong with enhancing software and making users' lives better, but the improvements shouldn't come at the expense of other talented programmers.


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5 Things I Learned from Joy the Baker
Earlier this month, I attended the first ever Black Food Blogger retreat in the incomparable city of New Orleans. This marked the second time I've ever been there. I went with an open mind to learn new skills and meet other creatives with a passion for food. I got all of this, and much more than I expected. I got a number of tips and resources to add to my toolbox. I soaked up new inspiration that I hadn't had in some time. I met new personalities, some of whom I had only known from my IG feed.
Joy the Baker was one of those personalities. No, she wasn't one of the retreat attendees, but my fellow retreaters and I got the chance to attend her Drake on Cake workshop. I don't recall the moment when I started following Joy on the IG. I'm sure it was when I went on a following spree of any thing related to baking. Like I'm sure so many of ya'll do, I've drooled over her picturesque, sugar and savory creations. To go from that to walking up the steps and through the front door of her home studio, I was in awe.
Her home screamed like it was a place to create. I loved the open layout that consisted of a dining room, kitchen, and entertaining area all in one. There were three things that stood out to me. On the wall near her dining room table was a wall gallery of mostly various fine art pieces. I loved the windows that allowed for natural lighting to come into the space from all angles. Then there were the stacks of books spread out across the room on shelves, coffee table, and bookshelf. I always check out the library when I visit someone's home. I feel it gives me some insight into the person, and, that's just what book nerds do, anyway.
During our visit, Joy made us Cacio e pepe beignets (aka parmesan and black pepper), and showed us how she decorates, styles, and photographs her Drake on Cake creations. Conversations about her experience as a baker and blogger, the business of blogging, tips, and other topics filled the time as Drake played on the speakers in the background. Here are my top 5 takeaways after spending an afternoon with Joy:
She is humble and personable – As Joy prepped the topping for the beignets ("get into it", she told us), grinding black pepper into a pile of grated Parmesan cheese, and mixing it together with a dough cutter / scrapper, she told us that she was testing the recipe and wasn't sure how they would turn out. I appreciated that she was candid with us. It also stood out when she told us, in dealing with social media, to not care about the bad things people say about you, and don't let the good things people say go to your head, too.
She does her own photography – From the quality of her pictures, I figured that Joy had a professional photographer. She told us that there are times she does have a photographer come to the Bakehouse, but for the most part, she takes her own photos with her iPhone. Which brings me to my next highlight -
Use what you got – From doing her own photography to the props she uses to style the Drake on Cake photos, watching Joy's process was a helpful reminder that you can use whatever is in your house and it doesn't have to be expensive.
Drake on Cake started as a passion project – I didn't realize that Joy started Drake on Cake for fun. She shared that it was one of the ways (in addition to making flowers) that allowed her to recharge and have another creative outlet. Which brings me to the last takeaway -
Have Fun! – Thank you for this reminder, Joy!
Bonus: I'ma need Joy to let me hire her to be my interior designer. #goals
If you're visiting or live in New Orleans and haven't had the chance, take one of Joy's workshops. I had a great time, and I felt welcomed and comfortable in her space. If you take the Drake on Cake workshop, you'll get to drink a cocktail and eat some cake (and cookies, too!) ;-)


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The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency assessed a $15 million civil money penalty against the U.S. Bank National Association for violations of certain bankruptcy filing practices. The alleged violations relate to filings made by the bankĀinĀconnection with certain foreclosures of loans in its residential mortgage servicing portfolio.
The Comptroller claimed that between 2009 and 2014, the bank erred in filings related to (i) proofs of claim, (ii) payment change notices and (iii) post-petition fees, among other things. The Comptroller also noted that the violations occurred at a time when the bank was under a mortgage servicing-related Consent Order, which was terminated in February 2016.
The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.


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Hogroast Wedding Breakfast
- Smoked Salmon beetroot and Caper berry salad.
- Crayfish Cocktail lemon and dill mayonnaise.
- Melon and fresh fruit cocktail ginger syrup.
- Chicken liver pate toasted brioche plum chutney.
- Ham hock terrine pickle salad mustard pickle sauce and croutes.
- Soup of your choice freshly baked bread and butter.
Main course
- Goosnargh chicken breast, Fondant potatoes, Chantanay carrots, mushroom and tarragon sauce.
- Loin of pork saltimbocca, shredded root vegetable cabbage, mustard champ, apple sauce, cider jus.
- Confit Lamb shoulder, dauphinoise potato, green beans, minted peas, redcurrant and rosemary jus.
- Roast sirloin of beef, horseradish mash, roast root vegetables, Yorkshire pudding and redwine jus.
- Poached Salmon, crushed potatoes, wilted greens, white wine fennel and leeks.
- Wild Mushroom and goats cheese pitivier, beans and spinach, crushed pea champ, white wine and tarragon sauce.
- A taste of lemon, with shortbread and Raspberries.
- Absolute nuts about chocolate with pistachio and almonds.
- Your bananas about peanut butter and salted caramel
- Sticky toffee, date puree, crème anglaise.
- Vanilla panacotta, mango and passion fruit soup, raspberry sorbet.
- Eaton mess, Chantilly cream, seasonal berries, meringue.
Cheese Boards
- Lancashire Bomb
- Fruit cake
- Truffle cream cheese
- Blacksticks White
- Apple and grape Chutney
- Quince Jelly
- Mrs Kirkhams Lancashire
- Iced Grapes
- Red onion marmalade
- Kinderton Ash Goats
- Celery and Apple
- Plum Chutney
- Cambazola Brie
- Miller damsel biscuits
- Lightly salted butter.


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Environmental Sustainability
Commitment to Sustainable Development
Across our portfolio, Ventas is undertaking wide-scale, long-term environmental programs, local sustainability initiatives and pilot programs that meet our objectives of protecting the planet, lowering operating costs and improving the efficiency of our building operations. Sustainable real estate development practices are integrated into all of our acquisitions, asset management processes and risk management processes, which help to reduce risk, including risk from climate change.
Ventas is an ENERGY STAR partner with a focus on meeting national energy efficiency benchmarks established by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The majority of Ventas's U.S. SHOP and MOB properties are enrolled in ENERGY STAR portfolio manager, an online tool to measure and track energy and water consumption as well as greenhouse gas emissions.
Ventas was also named an ENERGY STAR® Charter Tenant for our Chicago, IL, headquarters location, highlighting the critical role that commercial tenants play in the energy performance of their offices. We worked with the EPA during the pilot and meet five energy criteria set by the EPA, including estimated energy use, metered energy use, lighting efficiency, use of efficient equipment and shared data.
Ventas is a proud member of the U.S. Green Building Council with experienced in-house LEED-accredited staff. Our Chicago headquarters is also located in a state-of-the-art LEED Platinum-certified building, the highest level of distinction awarded. In 2017, we relocated our second corporate office in Louisville, KY, to a new LEED-certified building and achieved LEED Gold certification for our interior build-out.
Ventas has $240 million in active LEED development and redevelopment projects, representing nearly 70% of our active development spend in Q1 2019. All projects within our University-based Research & Innovation portfolio target LEED Silver or greater designations.
A 269,000 square-foot historic renovation of a former electrical power station, located on a high-quality life science, research and medical campus in Providence, RI, has become an important model for the future redevelopment of historical sites.
- Projected to achieve nearly 18% energy savings over the minimum energy code
- Preserved the building's rich history, garnering state and federal historic tax credits, and remains on the National Register of Historic Places for Providence
- Expected to create 540 jobs, generating $29 million in annual earnings
- Catalyst for the transformation of Providence's Jewelry District into an innovation hub, spurring economic grow thin a formerly uninhabited neighborhood
- Projected to achieve LEED Gold certification
- Anchored by Brown University and the Nursing Education Center, an initiative between Rhode Island College and University of Rhode Island's nursing programs
- Part of our University-based Research & Innovation (R&I) development portfolio with Wexford Science & Technology
Operational Eco-Efficiency
Ventas engages with our operating partners and tenants to identify and implement operational eco-efficiency measures.
Our wide-scale, long-term environmental initiatives aim to lower operating costs and reduce energy, emissions, water use and waste across our real estate portfolio.
We are on track to meet our ambitious 10-year targets set in 2013 to reduce our environmental impact.4
Energy Efficiency
10-Year Energy Target: -10%
Targeting conservation opportunities with heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment upgrades and building automation systems (BAS), we have invested over $5 million at more than 90 properties over the last three years, reducing energy consumption by an estimated 10,000 MWh, with a return on investment to Ventas of more than 20 percent.
Carbon Footprint
10-Year Greenhouse Gas
Emissions Target: -10%
LED lightbulbs use up to 80% less power than traditional lightbulbs. With extended use fewer bulbs are produced, eliminating emissions from the process and creating less waste. Since 2015 we have been conducting extensive lighting retrofits in our properties and communities:
- Seniors Housing: Upgrades at 40 communities; targeting more than 100 additional property upgrades over the next three years.5
- Medical Office Buildings: Upgrades at 37 properties.
- NNN—Health Systems: Collaborated with Ardent Health Services on a $1.1 million LED upgrade project at its Lovelace campus in Albuquerque, NM.
Water Conservation
10-Year Water Target: -5%
Smart Irrigation: Ventas has implemented water-efficient irrigation systems at more than 70 Ventas seniors housing operating communities.
Drought-Tolerant Landscaping (Xeriscape): Drought-tolerant and native landscaping has also been implemented at several Ventas medical office buildings and seniors housing communities in Arizona and California. Water-loving grass is replaced with drought-tolerant native plants, which require much less water to survive and are also better for native pollinators. In addition to conserving water, these landscapes have lower maintenance costs and reduce the need to use gas-powered lawnmowers and trimmers.
High-Efficiency Plumbing Retrofits: We have implemented high-efficiency water fixtures, such as water aerators, low-flow toilets and low-flow shower heads, at several Ventas medical office buildings and seniors housing operating communities. Since implementation, these high-efficiency fixtures have helped save an estimated 10.2 million gallons of water.
Waste Management
10-Year Landfill Waste
Target: -4%
Recycling and Composting: As of 2017, Ventas has implemented recycling programs in its corporate offices and at more than 239 portfolio properties, including medical office buildings and senior housing communities, and we have composting programs at 10 senior housing communities.
Ongoing Waste Performance Monitoring: Since 2016, Ventas's program to oversee waste contracts and waste diversion performance has enabled us to track waste data at the majority of medical office buildings in our environmental control boundary. Ventas also collects waste data from several of our operators and tenants, and we continue to expand our waste data coverage to help identify opportunities for recycling and other waste efficiency measures.
A vibrant seniors housing development in Foster City, CA, incorporates sustainable design and practices that help conserve the Bay Area's natural resources, resulting in a state-of-the-art community with a reduced carbon footprint.
- Innovative green roof that stores and filters rainwater
- Energy-efficient LED lighting, calibrated for mature eyes
- Energy- and water-efficient appliances and fixtures
- Environment- and health-friendly building materials
- Sustainable site and building design that maximizes resident mobility and accessibility and leverages natural sunlight and bay and mountain views
- LEED Silver certification
- For developments in progress in 2017.
- Based on historical spend and estimated returns 2013–2017.
- Data correct as of 03/31/2019.
- The coverage for Ventas' environmental targets is our owned real estate assets where we have access to utility data. We continually strive to increase our utility data coverage. As of 12/31/2016, our data coverage for each target is (as a percent of total owned square feet): Energy and GHG Emissions: 64%; Water: 55%; Landfill Waste: 43%. The progress against our targets is measured for a subset of this, which is the pool of assets owned from 2013 to present.
- Subject to further investigation and confirmation of energy savings and ROI.


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Summer League Finish Sets a Good Tone Leading Into Season
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Author: Jacob Eisenberg
Twitter: @Eisenberg43
The Hawks wrapped up their 2018 Summer League on a high note, finishing the Las Vegas portion of the schedule with three wins in their last four games. Here are some notes and observations from their nine Summer League games overall:
Trae Young's just getting started:
Young got off to a slow start shooting the ball in Utah but really turned things around in Vegas, showing flashes of why he was the first point guard taken off the board in June. Excluding the July 8th matchup against the Blazers in which Young left the game early with a right quad contusion, Young wrapped up his summer in complete control. He scored 20+ points in three consecutive outings and averaged eight assists in those games as well. He also set a Hawks Summer League franchise record with 11 assists against the Knicks on July 7th. Acie Law is the only other Hawk since 2000 to record 9+ assists in a Summer League game, per Basketball-Reference.com.
The coaching staff came away impressed with Young's maturity and preparedness. "Trae's a sponge," explained Summer League head coach Chris Jent. "He understands where he is as a player and where he wants to be. That learning is a part of the process. He's been a joy to work with every day."
John Collins is ready to take his next step out to the perimeter:
Collins wrapped up his summer averaging 19 points and 7.5 rebounds over four games. But perhaps even more impressive than the numbers was his diversified skill-set. In just four Summer League appearances between Utah and Vegas, Collins hit on six of 16 (37.5%) three-point attempts (including five of his last 10). Collins' teammates certainly appreciate the added space he brings to the floor. As Young told Hawks.com, "John's ability to shoot the ball and get to the rim makes my job easy."
Tyler Dorsey, rebounding machine:
Atlanta's second rounder from 2017 treated scouts to a rebounding exhibition in Vegas. At only 6'5 and 183 pounds, Dorsey isn't the most imposing figure on the court. However, in five Summer League games, the 22-year-old averaged 7.6 boards.
"I don't know what got into him yesterday," Collins joked to the media after Dorsey's 14 rebound performance against the Knicks. "He was definitely grabbing boards. I mean, if he can even grab half the boards like that during the season, it'll definitely boost his stock."
Dorsey also showed some strong touch from around the floor en route to a 17.6 scoring average for the summer. For Dorsey to crack the Hawks' rotation, he'll have to keep up his strong shooting. Over the five games in Utah and Vegas, Dorsey hit on 15-of-40 (37.5) three-point attempts.
Spellman finishes strong:
The third of the Hawks' three first-round picks in 2018 Draft finished up his Summer League in Vegas on an encouraging note. Spellman scored in double-digits in his last three outings. His best game came in the Round of 16 against the Trail Blazers when he scored 20 points including three triples.
After a Freshman season at Villanova in which he hit 43.3% of his shots from the perimeter, the Hawks selected him envisioning a lineup of the future with shooters at every position. At 240+ pounds and a 7'2 wingspan, Spellman's combination of skill, athleticism, and size should translate well at the NBA level. His explosiveness was on full display on the defensive glass, where Spellman grabbed an impressive 30.5% of the available defensive rebounds in Vegas, the highest rate for any player in the Summer League (per DraftExpress Blue).
Alpha Kaba developing nicely:
Alpha Kaba, the 60th overall pick in the 2017 Draft, started to show off his good hands and finishing ability at the end of the Summer League run. He shot 17-for-29 (58.6%) from the field overall and capped off his summer with a 14-point, 15-rebound performance against the Clippers in which he also compiled four blocks. He's still only 22 years old and looks quicker and stronger than he did a summer ago.
All in all, Hawks fans have plenty to look forward to with this team. Backed by a rejuvenated roster that includes four first round picks (all of whom are 20 years old or younger), significant cap space, and a trove of future picks in hand, the Hawks are progressing the right way. There aren't any shortcuts toward becoming a championship contender. But with Travis Schlenk leading the way, the Hawks seem to have found the right path.


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Google CEO Sundar Pichai Gets Equity Award of $199 Million
Alphabet Inc. granted Sundar Pichai, chief executive of the company's main Google business, an equity award valued at nearly $200 million, making him one of the world's highest-paid executives.
In a securities filing Friday, Alphabet said it awarded Mr. Pichai 273,328 Class C Google stock units on Feb. 3. At that time, the grant was valued at $199 million, though subsequent declines in Alphabet shares put the current value at about $182 million.
The new award vests in quarterly increments over the next four years as long as Mr. Pichai is employed by Alphabet.
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The grant lifts the value of Mr. Pichai's equity stake in Alphabet to more than $600 million. That is still well below the stakes held by co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin, and Eric Schmidt, Alphabet's executive chairman, who was hired several years after the company started.
However, the award is one of the largest by a U.S. company. In 2011 Apple Inc. awarded Tim Cook a grant valued at about $376 million when he was named chief executive, succeeding co-founder Steve Jobs.
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The 10 Worst American Idol Auditions that Went Viral
Shows such as American Idol always generate thousands of applicants because of the chances and hopes of breaking into a tough industry. Even with formidable competition and stressful elimination rounds, aspiring singers can, at the very least, get more exposure and interest in their careers. Although most take it seriously and do everything they can to impress judges, others seem to just seize the moment to get their 15 minutes of fame while they can. Here are ten of the worst American Idol auditions that prove anything can happen when you give someone a microphone and an audience.
Keith Beukelaer (season 2)
Although Keith admitted to being nervous standing before Randy Jackson and Simon Cowell, he also professed that he deserved Idol because he was "interesting and unique." Surprisingly, after a minute or so of a disastrous rendition of Madonna's Like a Virgin, Simon actually gave him another chance to show off his potential skill. However, Keith didn't fare any better trying out Whitney Houston's I Wanna Dance with Somebody. He afterward acknowledged that Cowell's brash honesty was appreciated, but still didn't like being called "the worst in the world." His candid on-camera response was for the judge to kiss his butt for failing to recognize talent.
William Hung (season 3)
This civil engineering student definitely did "sing from his heart," and was praised by Paula Abdul for doing so. Unfortunately, William's version of Ricky Martin's She Bangs fell flat, to put it mildly, and was considered "grotesque," by Simon Cowell. Oddly enough, Hung did become a bit of a star due to the YouTube replays of this awful audition. He made several TV show appearances and even recorded three albums before giving up fame to work as a Los Angeles technical crime analyst for the sheriff's department.
Leroy Wells (season 4)
If ever there was a contestant who oozed self-confidence, it was Leroy Wells. True, it was difficult to understand a lot of what he was chattering about, but his frenetic dance moves had all the judges but Cowell up and grooving. A short bit of James Brown's I Feel Good didn't impress, though, nor did his frequent "Can you dig it?" attempts at fully winning the panel over. Leroy had several run-ins with the law after his disastrous audition, including charges for attempted murder (reduced in a plea deal), and possession of firearms, but still kept an eye on Idol. He auditioned again in season 13, but once again went home without a golden ticket.
Rhonetta Johnson (season 5)
Rhonetta Johnson is remembered just as much, if not more, for her profanity-laden rants against Paula and Simon as she is for her botched audition. The then 24-year-old boasted she would be bigger than Mariah Carey, Jennifer Lopez, and Janet Jackson. However, her non-sense banter and flighty lines from Britney Spears' Oops...I Did it Again! just resulted in Simon's declaration of "absolutely never." Post-Idol, Rhonetta released an extended-mix recording and accumulated a few arrests, mostly for drinking and drinking violations.
Ian Benardo (season 6)
Also booted from season 2 of So You Think You Can Dance, Ian Benardo didn't sway the judges into believing in his "superstar" status. His attempt at Laura Branigan's Gloria is cringe-worthy, made all the more amusing by Benardo's huffy rant challenging Simon Cowell's work visa. It seems that Ian's "Won't stop until I'm a household name" attitude may be working, though--just not in the positive way he was going for.
Martik Manoukian (season 6)
Contestants are welcome to sing their own songs on American Idol, which is what Martik did when he performed Sweetest Princess under his stage name, Eccentric. The name was certainly fitting as his Michael Jackson moves and 'panther spirit' were certainly a jumbled mix that resulted in an unforgettable audition.
Steve Thoen (season 6)
Despite admitting to not really being a fan of the show, Thoen mistakenly thought his red hair would help garner victory since there weren't enough winners with flame-colored tresses. Unfortunately, his hair may have been more appealing than his actual audition. Even though he compared himself to Freddie Mercury, his Bohemian Rhapsody was not a tribute to the legendary singer.
Nick Zitzmann (season 6)
It's not uncommon for artistic people to have other jobs, hence Nick Zitzmann's career as a software engineer. But it is unusual to try out for a vocal competition based on co-workers' praise of your instrumental work. Nick chose Simon's favorite song, the Righteous Brothers' Unchained Melody, and his terrible attempt goes on seemingly forever. Not only did it fail to appeal to any of the judges, it also made Nick wonder if he would scare himself upon reviewing the tape.
James Lewis (season 7)
James Lewis looked dapper in his suit and decided on Go Down Moses as his audition song. The next couple of minutes resulted in Randy Jackson burying his face in his arms with laughter, Paula Abdul struggling to hold back giggles, and Simon Cowell left momentarily speechless. It took a few seconds for the judges to compose themselves and apologize for their reactions, but that doesn't change Lewis' status as giving one of the worst American Idol auditions ever taped.
General Larry Platt (season 9)
General Larry Platt would have been ineligible to win American Idol because, at the age of 62, he was over 30 years older than the cut-off. His Pants on the Ground, however, is priceless and a huge viral fan favorite. His chutzpah continued when he performed it for the finale, and with William Hung in tow, no less, as seen in this video clip.
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Trista Giese (season 6)
Performing as The Wizard of Oz's Cowardly Lion, Trista Giese made her name with a very brief audition that certainly supported her claim of being "unique." Simon didn't even blink during this experience, and why would he? No one wanted to miss a moment of this hilarious trainwreck.
Isadora Furman (season 6)
Season 6 again proved popular for strange try-outs, as evidenced by another one-of-a-kind performer. Isadora Furman, the palm-reading clairvoyant, compared herself to Stevie Nicks and Janis Joplin, but her Lady Marmalade wasn't going beyond the audition room. It didn't surprise the panel when she told them her singing sometimes gets her arrested.
As we approach the new season of American Idol that premieres March 11th, it's always fun to look back on the biggest Idol fails. Season 16 will undoubtedly bring more viral-worthy auditions as well as shine the light on some true singing talent.


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I spend the rest of the week doing my best to avoid Michael, which is very difficult considering we are in the same class. I end up having to come to class right before it starts and then leave before everyone else, just to miss him. I still can't believe what happened between us. I know I should be horrified, but I'm not. Every time I think about the kiss we shared, I feel my body heat up and begin to tingle. I also can't stop thinking about what Michael said after, "Lizzie, I love you." Thinking about it makes my heart start to beat faster. What was wrong with me? I felt like my body had betrayed me. I was with Kendal and I loved him. So why couldn't I stop thinking about Michael?
I am happy when Friday finally rolls around and I can focus on something else. Janice's protest is in the afternoon and I am psyched. People have been talking about it all week. Apparently, the Tri-Fruhms were really peeved about it. From everything Janice had done during the week (giving the College Board the petition with over 500 signatures and talking to them) she was gaining a lot of supporters. It was looking like the odds were falling into her favor. I wouldn't be surprised if the Tri-Fruhms had it in for her.
Feeling a little exhausted from a long day of class and avoiding Michael, I decide to take a nap. I could really use some rest after everything that has happened this week. After my head hits my pillow, it doesn't take long and I drift off to sleep.
When I wake up it's already 12:30 in the afternoon. Janice's protest will be starting in just thirty minutes. Janice phone calls me to remind me. I tell her I'll be there in ten, omitting the fact that I almost slept through it. I then grab my backpack and head out the door.
It's a peaceful drive over to the quad; the birds are chirping overhead and because of the nice weather, I let down my sunroof down and enjoy the lukewarm breeze. It's calming, but sadly not enough to distract me from my thoughts of Michael and Kendal. I still don't know what to do about them. I feel horrible keeping this all from Kendal and it's slowly filling me with guilt.
I am so distracted that by the time I get to the protest, it has already begun. People are walking around with signs and chanting loudly throughout the quad. I am stunned by how many people are here. Janice really promoted it well.
Just then, Janice steps up to the podium to give her speech. She has been working on it all week, and I mean all week. Even in the night when I was trying to get to sleep, I would hear her chanting the verses on her side of the room. As much as I wanted her to succeed, it drove me crazy. I am glad that after today it will be over.
"Good afternoon everyone," Janice says, waving to her audience. "Thank you all for coming."
Janice then launches into her speech. I glance ahead of me and am surprised to see Abby standing toward the front. When Janice invited her, I wasn't really sure if she would come. Abby definitely wasn't the activist type. Still, I had noticed a lot of changes from her over the week. Since we started our study sessions, I felt like she was no longer the same. Abby was laughing, making jokes and acting a lot like her old self again. For the first time in months, I feel like I might actually be able to let my anger at her go.
As Janice continues with her speech, the crowd gets more riled. They lift up their signs and start marching around in a circle. Still, Janice manages to maintain the crowd by waving her hands for silence. The last thing she needs is for the crowd to get out of hand. The Tri-Fruhms I'm sure will jump at any chance to make her look bad.
After fifteen minutes have passed, Janice's speech comes to an end.
"I want to thank you all again for coming and all your help. Every small step counts and I think with us all banding together, the College Board will hear our voices and make a change."
As she steps down from the podium, the crowd bursts into applause. I can't help but join in. Janice has worked so hard and with luck, I think that it might just pay off.
The protest lasts another hour or so before people start to gradually peel away. The sun is starting to set and the cool night breeze is starting to pick up.
"Nice protest," I say to Janice. "I think it went well."
"Agreed." Janice takes a deep breath. "All that preparation and everything went smoothly. I am so relieved."
"You ready to head out?"
Janice nods. "Sure thing."
An hour later, we are back in the dorm hanging in the dining room. We both have just finished our dinner of tomato basil pasta and are just relaxing in the room. I pull out my laptop and check my e-mail. Kendal has just sent me a message saying how excited he is about his internship. Apparently, he is among the final twenty applicants (they are choosing ten). If chosen, he will be able to work at an actual laboratory with scientists. He seems very excited about it, which makes me feel even more guilty. Here he was all excited to tell me about his life and here I was hiding the fact that I had kissed Michael. I was a horrible girlfriend.
"You all right?" Janice asks. Her face is glued to a new book she picked up from the library.
I glance up. "Y-yes why?"
"You seem for away. Actually, you kind of have for the past week. Is something going on?"
I open my mouth to answer, but then stop when I notice Abby entering through the archway.
"Hey guys," she says walking over to us. "I was looking for you two when the protest ended, but you both were already gone." She looks a bit worried.
"Sorry, Abby," I say with a little smile. "Janice and I left right after. I was starving and couldn't wait to catch dinner. Is everything alright?"
Abby shakes her head. "No, I have to tell you guys something."
I frown. "What is it?"
"Well, I was talking to Kimberly earlier this afternoon and she told me something about the Tri-Fruhms." I find it interesting that she is referring to them as that. I guess she really isn't with them anymore.
"And what's that?" says Janice. Her face is still in her book.
"It's actually about you Janice. Apparently they are mad about your protest and the petition, so they are plotting to do something to you."
Janice scoffs. "Plotting to get me back for going against them? Surprise, surprise."
"I'm serious!" Abby says walking behind me to take a seat. "They are plotting something against you!"
Janice sighs. "Abby, I am not afraid of them. They are only acting out because they know that my petition will probably bring results. Besides, they are already skating on thin ice. One more mistake and their chapter will probably be expelled."
Abby pauses by her chair. "Say that again?"
Janice shrugs. "What? That if they make another mistake they will be expelled?"
"Yes!" Abby snaps. "That just gave me an idea. If the Tri-Fruhms are still on suspension that means that they can't afford to get caught doing anything wrong. So all we have to do is prove that they are."
Janice frowns. "And you're going to do that how?"
Abby grins. "Because of the whole cheating scandal thing, the Tri-Fruhms have been put on suspension. Meaning that they can't host any Greek events or parties. So if they get caught throwing one, or doing anything else against regulations, they will be going against their suspension rules. And I know Charlotte. She would not let rules get in the way of hosting Greek events. Look, I'm still in talks with Kimberly. I can find out the next time they throw one of their parties and catch them. Then we can turn in the evidence to the board."
Janice looks up. "Are you serious?"
Abby shrugs. "Why not? If we succeed, we might just get rid of them for good."
Janice smirks. "Sounds interesting enough."
I however, am too far away to even hear what they are talking about. My mind is still thinking about Kendal and my betrayal of him. What was he going to do when he found out?
I jump in my chair and look over at Abby. She is giving me a confused look. "What?" I ask.
"I've been trying to talk to you and you are just staring off into nothing. Are you okay?"
"Yes, I'm fine." I suddenly feel extremely tired. "You know, I think I am going to turn in for the night." I place my laptop into my backpack and pull it over my shoulder. "I'll talk to you two later." I then make my way out of the dining room.
After changing out of my clothes and into my p.js, I slip into bed and try to fall asleep. Too bad my mind is too distracted. As tired as I am, I can't seem to fall asleep. I toss and turn for the next twenty minutes before finally giving up and slipping out of bed. I then wonder over to my mirror and stare at my reflection. It was pretty clear that my problem with Michael and Kendal was not going anywhere. I needed to figure it out and soon, if I want to have any piece of mind.
At that moment, I hear a knock on the door. Great, that's just what I need. A nightly visitor.
"Who is it?"I call.
"It's Abby. I was just wondering if we could talk."
I can't help but feel puzzled. Abby wanted to talk to me? It had been months since we have had any serious conversations. What could she want?
"Sure," I say softly, and she pushes the door open.


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How Do I Enter?
AIMed Europe's Abstract Competition is open to all those who have truly innovative ideas about how artificial intelligence will transform the future of healthcare delivery.
Do you have an AI-inspired idea or theory that could make a real difference in medicine and healthcare?
If you have a completed piece of work, an idea in progress, or even an initial project plan related to one our specialist categories, we want to hear from you.
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The judging process will be undertaken by leading members of AIMed Europe's 2018 Advisory Board:
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AIMed is the result of initiatives with the purpose of advancing data science and artificial intelligence in medicine around the world.
AIMed was founded in 2016 by Dr Anthony Chang, a practising pediatric cardiologist, CIIO at CHOC Children's and world-renowned expert on artificial intelligence (AI) with the goal of bringing together clinicians, physicians, c-suite executives and technology experts so they can start a revolution in today's Medicine and Healthcare for a data-smart tomorrow.
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Episode 3: iPhone 6, Webkit in Windows Phone, and the State of Email Standards0
Welcome to the Email Design Podcast—the only podcast devoted to the art of email design.
In the third episode of The Email Design Podcast, hosts Kevin Mandeville and Jason Rodriguez discuss the bigger (and better?) iPhones, adding interactivity to Gmail, the sorry state of email standards, a few upcoming conferences, and a whole lot more. Be sure to follow along and join in the discussion on Twitter using #EmailDesignPodcast.
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In this episode:
- 2:10 – Apple iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus
- 13:40 – Gmail Attribute Selector Hack
- 17:40 – Webkit in Windows Phone 8.1
- 23:25 – Mailbox for Mac Beta
- 30:00 – Salesforce GM Joins Campaign Monitor
- 34:10 – StampReady
- 39:40 – The Email Standards Project
- 48:45 – #TEDC14 Takeaways
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- 55:05 – 2014 Digital QA Summit
- 56:00 – ARTIFACT Conference
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Spotlight: Surf's Up!
Famous (Adjective)
1. Known about by many people.
2. (informal) Excellent.
"Surf's Up!" sounds like having a panic attack in a haunted house at a fair ground but then remembering it fondly. The debut single by London-based six piece 'Famous' feels both expertly crafted and dirty. There's something overwhelming about the layers and layers of sound built over a sample I can only really describe as spooky. Despite its aura of anxiety-riddled nightmares "Surf's Up" is super catchy and with each and every listen I find it harder not to dance along. Famous's nihilistic lyrics fall somewhere between depression memes and a genuine cry for help. The lyric "I wish I was dead or at least in someone else's head" makes me laugh on days where it gets dark at 4pm and all of my essays are late.
Famous are a band to watch out for – after releasing their debut single on Friday they opened HMLTD's warehouse party that very same night. Rumour has it that they will soon be gracing the shores of Bristol at none other than the infamous Spinny Nights. They're set to be accompanied by local favourites La-Z-Eye and Zebrafi with a limited edition disc-jockey stint from Lynks Afrikka herself; a night that guarantees dancing till the wee hours and more than a few broken hearts.
Famous may not yet be well known, but they are excellent.
Listen to "Surf's Up" on Spotify
Don't miss Spinny Night #12 this Thursday at The Old England
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