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Queensland Minister for Transport Stirling Hinchliffe
SEQ On-Board For Fairer Fares
Victor P Taffa
Passengers jumped on-board for Fairer Fares this morning to make more than 105,000 gocard trips and become part of the most significant change to South East Queensland's (SEQ) public transport network in more than a decade.
Minister for Transport and the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games, Stirling Hinchliffe said the Palaszczuk Government's Fairer Fares initiative went live from this morning's first services.
"From today, the Palaszczuk Government's Fairer Fares are delivering real cost-of living savings for passengers on the TransLink network." Minister Hinchliffe said.
"Whether you're travelling on the bus, train, ferry or a Gold Coast tram, chances are you'll be topping up your gocard less often with most commuters now saving between 4 and 34 %."
Minister Hinchliffe said the introduction of Fairer Fares had required a significant technical update to TransLink's ticketing system.
"With cheaper fares across fewer travel zones, extended off-peak discounts and the start of 8 and 50 for bigger weekday savings, a large, coordinated software update of the entire TransLink ticketing system was progressively rolled out over the weekend for this morning's go live." Minister Hinchliffe said.
"TransLink partnered with its technical provider to install new software to all 13,500 gocard and ticket devices across South East Queensland."
"I want to thank TransLink and their software provider for their commitment to a seamless transition to a fairer deal for public transport commuters."
Minister Hinchliffe said the Palaszczuk Government's Fairer Fares were also expected to benefit motorists by helping to reduce congestion.
"Fairer Fares mean more commuters using the TransLink network and the equivalent of seven million fewer cars on our roads every year." Minister Hinchliffe said.
"It is a great day for public transport in South East Queensland."
Key changes to SEQ's fare structure under the Palaszczuk Government's Fairer Fares package:
- Fewer Zones: SEQ's 23 travel zones will be simplified to 8.
- Cheaper Fares: Fares for all zones of travel will be slashed.
- Extending Off-Peak Discount: Peak period won't start until after 6 am in the morning to encourage earlier travel and give these users cheaper fares. The 20 % off-peak discount will now apply for all travel between 7 pm and 6 am, between 30 am and 3.30 pm Monday-Friday and all day on weekends.
- Kids go free on weekends: Children under the age of 15 will be able to travel free on the weekend on a child go card.
- Senior Discounts: Seniors and pensioners will retain the 'One, Two FREE' travel
- 8 And 50 For Commuters: The Government will scrap 'Nine + FREE' and replace with 8 paid journeys and 50 % off subsequent journeys per week to deliver higher travel savings to more customers.
- Concessions For Queensland Job Seekers: TransLink will work with Federal Agencies so jobseekers on Newstart or Youth Allowance will be able to access concession fares in 2017
- Concession Fares For Asylum Seekers: In line with other States and Territories like New South Wales, Victoria and the Australian Capital Territory, asylum seekers in Queensland will be able to access concession fares to use public transport in 2017.
- New Fares Advisory Panel: The Government will establish a Public Transport Fares Advisory Panel to provide independent advice on future public transport fares, products and ticketing.
Some examples of savings under the Palaszczuk Government's Fairer Fares Package:
- An average Gold Coast commuter travelling between Robina and Brisbane city would save $1,196.64 a year under the changes because their 15-zone trip would become a 5-zone trip.
- A Gold Coast family travelling locally, with one parent commuting between Labrador and Robina and another travelling between Labrador and Southport, will save $1,196.64 a year because these 4 and 2-zone trips would both become single zone trips.
- Weekly commuters to Brisbane City from Goodna, Strathpine or Samford will save $889.92 and commuters from Morningside or Tarragindi will save $315.36 a year.
- A weekday commuter who travels a single zone, to and from work during peak period, will save $1.30 per week with '8 and 50' combined with the cheaper zone rates. Currently they pay $30.15 per week under 'Nine and Free'. With '8 and 50' and $3.20 for a single zone of travel they will pay less, only $28.8 per week.
- A commuter travelling on public transport during peak times from Goodna to Brisbane's CBD each weekday for work, currently pays $5.96 per trip to travel across five zones and in per week with 'Nine and Free' would spend $53.64 per week. Under the changes they will only travel two zones and pay $3.90 per trip and with '8 and 50' will end up paying $35.10 per week. That's a weekly saving of $18.54 with the cheaper zone prices and also '8 and 50'.


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I haven't even finished writing my book, Cut Your Grocery Bills in Half, and I'm already starting a blog about it. Why? Because I keep updating the book every time something exciting occurs and with a blog I can update it and get on with finshing the book. So, here it is: my blog that precedes the book. I'll give you information about the book as I continue to post but you may rest assured that it will be worth the wait--everyone I've talked into reading it says so.
Since I'm just getting this started, let me give you a little history that won't be in the book. I became involved in an online opportunity about a year ago that provided me with Internet advertising at a very low cost. Well, what in the world was I going to advertise? I had nothing to sell but here I was with ad space and a need for additional income. I thought and thought and thought some more and couldn't come up with anything.
One day I thought about the idea of writing a book. I've been writing for years so that wasn't a problem but what to write about? The obvious answer, the one we got in English Comp 101, is to write about what we know. So, what do I know about? I know about how to be an administrative assistant--no, how many people want to know about that? OK, I know how to be a Virtual Assistant--no, I spent a very long time and a lot of money in training to do that and I can guarantee the people at AssistU know way better than I how to tell people about that. So, that pretty much sums up my professional life. What was left? I thought some more. One day, driving home from the grocery store after a particularly satisfying shopping trip, it hit me! I know how to save money! In particular I am best at saving money at the grocery store.
There it was: my e-book! Cut Your Grocery Bills in Half was born. Now all I had to do was write the darned thing. It actually was a lot easier than I expected. With most books there is a great deal of research to be done but I had been research this since I was about 16. I've been cutting corners at the grocery store and in the kitchen for as long as I can remember and my parents did the same thing so I was learning at their knees without even realizing it.
So, a couple of months later I had over 100 pages of information, anecdotes, and even recipes to help people cut their grocery bills down to size even if they don't want to cut them in half. So, where's the book? It's coming, I promise. In fact, I'm going to commit to having it ready to deliver by the end of this year. I'll give you more information on that very soon. Right now I'm at the place where I'm editing like crazy and that's hard when I keep thinking of things I want to add, new things that have happened, a new idea for a segment I hadn't thought of before. Each time I go through the editing process I think of a few more things to add. With the blog, that problem is now resolved. I can put all those bits and pieces of information here and you can just incorporate it into the book when it comes out. I will put all the best parts of the blog into the second edition of the book. Now I can focus on that final edit without adding anything else in.
Within this process I also have to figure out how to use Adobe Acrobat well enough to make the e-book work properly. I have to add links so you will be able to jump from one place to another and find what you need when you need to find it. That takes time. I have to figure out how in the world to create a cover for it, too. At this point I'm about ready to go without a professional cover but I'm still thinking through that whole process.
What else held up production? There were a couple of things. First of all, I work full time. That's a real time thief. Then, about two months ago I realized I want to work full time at home, for me, not in someone else's office, for someone else, so I dove into creating my Virtual Assistant (VA) business with a vengeance. The e-book has taken a back seat ever since. Today, as I was carrying in my groceries (more about that in the next post) I thought, "Why in the world haven't I finished my e-book?"
So, here I am, starting a blog because I have so much to tell you that I can't put in the book if I ever plan to finish it. Goodness knows, with the price of gasoline going up the way it is, we have to save money somewhere. On a side note (I do side notes a lot), I stopped at the gas station on my way to the grocery store. It cost over $31 to fill the tank of my economy car. For crying out loud, it only has a 12-gallon tank! So, if it's costing me that much I can't even imagine what people are paying who have trucks and big cars. Actually, I could figure it out but I don't even want to go there. I comforted myself by remembering that folks in the UK are paying somewhere in the neighborhood of $8 (US) for a gallon of gas so paying less than $3 is still a bargain when I think globally. I was much cheered when my groceries cost just over half what I spent on gasoline.
Back to the subject. So, here I am. Here's the blog. I'll share more about me, my e-book, groceries, and life in general in future posts. I'll keep you apprised of the book's progress. I may even give you a snippet or two from the book so you can see some of what you will get when it finally arrives in a few months.
I look forward to hearing from you. You can comment here or feel free to send me an email any time at email@example.com. I love to hear from people--let me know what you think should be included in a book entitled Cut Your Grocery Bills in Half. If it's not already there and I have the answer I'll incorporate it here and give you credit for the suggestion both in the blog and in the second edition. Once the book is out I'll spend more time finding great links to give you even more benefit in the savings arena.
Oh, I almost forgot! One of the things that slowed down production of the e-book is that I kept thinking of recipes I wanted to share. I finally cut off recipes in this book and have started working on the companion cookbook that will come out next year. It will be chock full of money-saving recipes as well as recipes that save a little less money but are dynamite dishes for entertaining or a special dinner for the family (I always feel virtuous spending $10 or $20 on a meal when I know it would have cost $50 or more in a restaurant). Anyway, it's going to be a fun book with at least as many anecdotes and tidbits as the first one. If you have a favorite money-saving recipe, feel free to send it to me (firstname.lastname@example.com) I'll not only include it in the book but I'll include your name, anything you want to say about the recipe (where it came from, how you modify it to fit what's in the pantry, when you like to serve it, etc.) as well as a link to your web site if you have one and if it's rated G. I won't promote sites June Cleaver wouldn't promote (she's the mom on Leave it to Beaver, just in case you're too young to remember her by name).
Again, welcome, and come back soon--there will be much to share.

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In this post I will explain my laptop setup which I consider quite practical. This is a quick highlight of my setup: 128GB 13″ Retina Macbook Pro Windows 10 on a special Bootcamp partition Parallels Desktop on MacOs to run Windows … Continue reading
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As part of my application for the cBioPortal Google Summer of Code position I made this Jupyter notebook in which I demonstrated how different studies (RDBMS equivalent of a table) could be clustered together into types of studies based on the attributes … Continue reading
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One of the best things about my first jobs was that some of my girlfriends and I managed to room in the same place—meaning that we could split up the rent and all, making it easier for all of us. Living for the first time together on our own as girls, we obviously wanted an apartment that was both safe and budget-friendly, and I easily found one through someone I had met earlier from that town.
However, all the good things about the place, it being affordable and spacious, turned out to be meaningless when we discovered a much bigger issue: mold. At first, we didn't think much of it, but soon it was spreading and making lives tough. As it spread even into my bedroom, I realized that there was only one thing left to do: call a specialist mold removal Montreal service in order to get this smelly and extremely unhygienic and threatening mold sorted out.
The search wasn't easy since most of these services seemed very expensive. It appeared as though it would take days for them to get the work sorted out. Time and money was a luxury that my friends and I couldn't afford, and that is when we fell upon a service that looked quick, effective and within our budget, thanks in large part to a work colleague who had used their mold removal services before.
Upon their first visit to our place, they performed a thorough inspection of the place, collecting mold samples from every location growth could be observed. Within the following 36 hours, I got a call from them stating the extent of the damage and how quickly this mold could spread and grow. When I asked them about their service, they said that it would take them 2 days to carry out the cleaning process, and they happily agreed to do it over the weekend after I explained to them our work and time constraints.
Over the next weekend their people came and my friends and I could easily tell how quick and efficient they were. Their service was extremely thorough, as we discovered over the months following the completion of their work. Also, once they were done, they provided us with a guarantee that we wouldn't ever face this issue again—something that turned out to be true, for it has been over six months since.
Affordable, quick, accommodating and extremely effective, I am just so glad my work colleague suggested this mold removal service in time to help us resolve such a major problem easily and with minimal inconvenience.


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Our Background, Vision and Mission Statements
Angus Young Carers has been supporting young carers throughout Angus since 2001. We currently offer varying levels of support to around 200 young carers living in the Angus Area. Angus Young Carers is part of Angus Carers Centre, a local charity established in 1996 and which is part of the Princess Royal Trust for Carers network.
Vision Statement
Our vision is that all carers in Angus will receive appropriate information and support to enable them to feel valued and confident in their caring situation and to develop their own potential.
Mission Statement
Our mission at Angus Carers Centre is to improve the quality of life for all carers in Angus.
In the undertaking of this Mission Statement the following aims have been identified;
- Empowering carers to become partners in the provision of care
- Supporting carers to undertake their caring role
- Equipping carers to move on after caring ends
In the undertaking of this Mission Statement the following objectives have been identified;
- To ensure that carers are recognised and supported as expert care partners
- To support carers to have a life outside of caring
- To improve carers mental health and well-being
- To support carers to address their financial needs
- Children are protected from harmful caring roles and thriving
Angus Carers
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Tel. 01241 439157
Make a Referral
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I'm Emma from Sweden and I mostly read fantasy (adult & YA). I don't review books myself, but I love reading other people's reviews.
It's a truth universally acknowledged that, although women read more than men, and books by female authors are published in roughly the same numbers, they are more easily overlooked. Their marginalisation by top literary journals, both as reviewers and the reviewed, is confirmed in a yearly count by the organisation Vida: Women in Literary Arts. Perhaps the problem lies not with whether women are published, but how. Read more (via The Guardian)


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Quantum Capital(Quantum) is an independent corporate finance advisory boutique, with offices in Miami, Panama and Caracas. Our company was founded in 2006, with the goal to provide our clients with a high-level of financial strategy adapted to the needs of our clients in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Our services are intended to help public and private entities achieve and sustain improvements in performance by strengthening the effectiveness and efficiency of key business processes throughout the life cycle of the company. We do this with a holistic approach, strengthening the capacities to fund and operate in international markets.
Quantum is engaged in the following activities:
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I really missed travelling solo. The world seems to have a problem with solo female travellers. Especially Indian tourists travelling with an entourage. Two aunties asked well-meaning questions on why I'm travelling alone in a space of two hours. Not that it's any of their business but for some reason, people don't seem to get it. Some of us actually LIKE travelling alone. We like travelling without an agenda or a plan. We like to decide what we want to do on the fly. We really do like it.
This time took the idea of "deciding on the fly" to a whole new level. My travels are usually planned weeks, if not months ahead of time. Every minute detail, from travel to accommodation to forex is meticulously accounted for and executed to ensure minimum glitches. I've been almost obsessed with the need to know literally everything before I set foot out of my house. And it's worked every time. I've usually travelled with zero problems or roadblocks. I believed that this was the only way to do it.
This time was slightly different. I didn't have time to plan. Except that I wanted to arrive in Singapore a day earlier than needed, I wasn't quite sure of much else. I wanted a vacation. I needed one. And I knew that Bintan was a good bet. But other than that I literally had no clue what I was going to do.
With four days to the travel, I managed a hotel booking. But I still had no clue how I was going to get there or get back. And then, with one day to go, I booked the ferry. If you think the story is over, you're mistaken. I checked the time taken from Changi airport to the ferry terminal and for some reason, Google Maps told me it was in Malaysia. That's when the panic set in. But it was too late to do anything about it. I checked again and still no updates. I was sure I'd booked myself into the wrong ferry from the wrong country and there was nothing I could do. And I did the only thing I could at that point. Took a beauty nap.
I woke up to leave for the airport and shelved the reflection around the ferry and the terminal. It was only when I arrived in Singapore that I checked again and to my relief, the terminal was less than fifteen minutes away from the airport. To cut a long story short, I got my ferry. From the right country and the right terminal. And I also managed to book my return to Singapore. But that's when it hit me. It's a simple life truth that lack of time to plan taught me.
Sometimes you may not know where to go and how to get there. You may not even know what the hell you're doing. That's ok. It's ok to not control every minute of your life. It's ok to not know how to control or direct it. It's perfectly ok to not know what next. You just need to trust that it will be ok in the end. Otherwise it's not the end. And yes, while you're at it, travel more. Travel alone. Reconnect with yourself. Especially if you're a woman. It's ok to sit down and have a drink in solitude. It's ok to do NOTHING in solitude. If you don't enjoy your company, who else will?


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You might remember lactic acid from your days in health class, learning about how your muscles work. But did you know that there's lactic acid in your skincare products?! Yep, and it works just as hard as your muscles!
When lactic acid is produced for skincare purposes it's derived from sour milk (sounds gross, but it's actually kind of cool!) and modeled after the natural form that it takes within your body. Lactic acid can come in a variety of forms to best fit the needs of your skin — from serums to face washes to overnight treatment products. You probably don't want to literally bathe in milk like Cleopatra did, so using lactic acid is a modern (and more concentrated way) to reap the benefits of lactic acid for your skin. Intrigued? Lets learn more!
What is lactic acid?
Lactic acid is naturally produced in our bodies during intense exercise, when your circulatory system doesn't have enough oxygen, and then it's broken down throughout your body during an active recovery. While lactic acid build-up can lead to sore muscles, this generally only happens without a stretching session after your workout.
When it comes to skincare, lactic acid is similar to glycolic acid in that it falls into the category of alpha hydroxy acids, or AHAs, which are a group of natural exfoliants that are found in milk, cane sugar, and fruits. Lactic acid exfoliates your skin by dissolving the proteins that hold your dead skin cells together. The key, though, is that this breakdown happens without causing irritation — lactic acid is known for being amongst the gentler AHAs you can use on your skin, leaving you smoother and less irritated. Win, win!
How does lactic acid work in skin care?
Aside from its natural exfoliating properties, lactic acid has more than a few benefits for your skin — whether it's being delivered in your cleanser, serum, moisturizer, or even a clinical peel. Namely, it promotes collagen growth, which means it reduces wrinkles and fine lines, calms inflammation, delivers deep hydration and evens skin tone, just to name a few. Collagen is, after all, the building blocks beneath your skin!
Lactic acid can increase the barrier lipids in the outer layer of your skin. Translation: Lipids = fats, and fats = protection, so this helps to prevent natural moisture from escaping! Lactic acid also helps lighten hyperpigmentation and dark spots and brightens your skin. It can even help clear your breakouts, thanks to its antibacterial properties!
Who benefits from lactic acid in their products?
If other AHAs have been too harsh to handle in the past, lactic acid could be the right fit for your sensitive skin. It can also serve as a "stepping stone" to more intense AHAs — like glycolic acid — if you've never tried an acid-based exfoliant before. Because lactic acid can deliver a double whammy of both gentle exfoliation and deep hydration, it makes for an all-star ingredient in moisturizers that are formulated especially for dry, mature, or pigmented skin.
If you're beginning to notice signs of aging on your skin (crows feet or smile lines, anyone?!) lactic acid should definitely be incorporated into your routine — because it can stimulate your collagen production while also shedding your outermost skin layer, it's an ideal anti-aging ingredient that works hard to reveal a refreshed complexion.
Lactic Acid is also an ingredient you'll want to incorporate into your full body routine, not just on your face! This is especially true if you have scarring, hyperpigmentation, sun spots, or active acne on your body, or even if you just need deeper hydration during the chilly winter months. Some product formulations containing lactic acid are even gentle enough if you have specific skin conditions like rosacea, and have been wary to use a different AHA in the past.
Are there any important things to know before I start using lactic acid?
Exfoliation means cell turnover in your outer dermis (the top layer of your skin), so make sure to layer on over your moisturizer every day. You should already be using at least SPF 15 every day (and if you're not, get this SLMD Daily Moisturizer in your life, stat!) but using sunscreen is especially important when you're using an AHA, because it can make your skin more susceptible to the sun's UV rays.
Now that you're fully informed, go forth and exfoliate!


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Join fellow Big 10 folks and head to Alpine Village in Torrance for a Big Ten themed Oktoberfest. This event will have an Oom Pah Pah band, delicious German food and beverages, and chicken dancing.
This event raises money for each school's scholarship fund.
This event is open to all Big Ten Alumni, Friends, Family, and Fans.
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League: Class 4A Southeast
Head coach: Jennifer Sneed, first season
Returning lettermen: Five
Top athletes: Raquel Chavez (Jr.)
Outlook: Chavez is the defending Sunrise Region champion and finished sixth at the Class 4A state meet last year.
She's one of five returning letter winners for the Wolves.
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- Category:Out Of Market Women, All Women
For Alisha Soto Lewis it is more than her voice that catches the attention of so many. As you listen to her demo reel notice the character range that she possesses. From Commercial, to sexy, to medicinal, you can't help but pay attention.
Currently she is putting even more creative choices in the on going animated series "Lukas Storyteller" as the cutest pink fish, Anna!
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Would You Like Me To Personally Double, Triple, or Even Quadruple Your Business - without advertising
...For Free?
Dear Fitness Professional,
I'm looking for a "dream" client that I can help bring in massive revenue and results.
If you're that client, I will personally work with you one-on one in your business to help you double, triple, or maybe even quadruple your revenue for the next 12 months.
You Pay Nothing Out Of Pocket, Ever.
Here's why.
The first thing I'm going to do for you is to personally help you create a strategic plan to bring in immediate money.
There's no charge for this and it only takes about 45-60 minutes for us to do together.
(After doing this type of thing for almost 14 years straight, I've gotten pretty good at rapid results).
Anyway, I'll even do most of the heavily lifting for you ....telling you exactly what to send to your members, how to position yourself, your services, and how to bring in recurring back-end money as well.
At the end of this initial planning session one of these three things will happen:
1. You love the plan and decide to implement it on your own. If this is the case, I'll wish you the best of luck and ask that you keep in touch with me to let me know how you're doing.
2. You love the plan and ask to become my client so I can personally help you further develop, execute, maximize, and profit from it ASAP.
If that's the case, we'll knock it out of the park ...And that's a promise. Every single one of my clients gets results. Literally. Every. Single. One.
3. In the unlikely and unprecedented event that you feel like you wasted your time, I will send you $450.00 as payment immediately. No questions asked. Your time is your most valuable asset you have, and I respect that.
It really is that simple and there's no catch.
Think about this.
The "worst" that can happen is you get $450 for spending 45-60 minutes of your time talking about improving your business.
The best that can happen is we work together one on one to increase sales and profits several times over.
That's Why This Is The Closest Thing To FREE MONEY You'll Ever See.
Here's how it'll works:
First, we get on the phone one on one and go over your business. I take a look at what you've got, what you're doing, and what you want to achieve going forward.
Once we have those "raw materials", I help you come up with a strategic plan of action to immediately increase your profits dramatically.
There are a number of ways I might do this for you.
For example, I might show you how to restructure your offer for a better price point, how to create recurring reveue, how to pull in buyers from untapped sources, or how to reactivate past customers.
And if you have a list of prospects, we're bound to whip up a promotion you can run within days ...and have the cash register ringing over and over again.
And like I said, there's no charge for this.
So Why Would I Offer It?
Two reasons:
First of all, I enjoy it. This type of thing is what I do best, and it makes me very, very happy to see someone achieve financial success (and all that comes with it) as a fitness professional providing the right information to their clients.
I'm disappointed with the current state of the fitness industry and the low price – bad service – no results trainers and facilities. I want to see people who provide quality content and services take the market share of qualified business and deliever real results to customers.
Second of all, it's how I attract top-level clients.
Here's how that works:
Assuming you're happy and you want me to develop these types of plans for you all the time, you'll probably want to continue working together long term so I can help you implement them and maximize revenue.
If this is the case, I might invite you to become a consulting client.
My "fee" is between $4,500-$7,500 a month ...but if you think about it, it really doesn't "cost" you anything.
Because I expect to make you much more than $7,500 in the first month alone...and if we keep working together over the next 12 months, I'm confident I can double your entire business ...at minimum.
Actually, I can give you a plan to make more than $4,500 during our first conversation - which is free!
So you'll see the value by the time we finish the phone interview - without ever spending a dime.
And, If you don't want to become a client, no worries. You won't get any sales pitch or pressure from me of any kind, ever. In fact, here's my PROMISE" to you:
You Find Our Conversation To Be Incredibly Valuable Or I'll Pay You $450.00 Immediately To Compensate You For Your Time.
Now, obviously this is an amazing offer which you'll probably never see from any other fitness consultant.
Think about it.
I'm personally generating a profit-plan for you up front - for free - and then letting you pay me later if (and only if) you decide to work together long term. Plus, I'm taking it one BOLD step further by guaranteeing you'll find this free plan immensely valuable - or I'll pay you $450.00 for the effort.
Just tell me, and it's yours. No questions asked.
Who Else Would Do That?
NOBODY. (I checked).
But I'm happy to put it on the line like this because my consulting clients always get great results. Period.
This Is NOT For Everybody. Here's Who I CAN Help:
I'm selective with whom I'll speak with and I've got a set of criteria that needs to be met in order for us to proceed.
Here it is:
1. You have to have a solid business already.
This offer is for people who are up and running already and simply want to make much more revenue – immediately.
You should be doing around high-six to seven figures or
more each year already.
2. You must have a steady flow of leads and customers.
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Five contemporary challenges for Confucianism
Li, Chenyang
Date of Issue2012
College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
In this essay I will discuss five major challenges faced by Confucianism in recent times. Two of these challenges have been widely acknowledged, namely those of science and democracy. I believe that Confucianism's problem with science has been largely solved, even though more constructive work would further strengthen Confucianism in this regard. The problem of democracy is still being dealt with. I will examine three more major challenges. The third major challenge for Confucianism comes from environmentalism. Confucianism has taken note of its important message and has begun to respond to it. The fourth major challenge is the feminist challenge. Even though contemporary Confucianism accepts sexual equality, philosophically significant progress is yet to be made. The final challenge is the challenge of Confucianism's own survival. After suffering three major assaults in the 20th century, especially the most recent assault by "the glorious cat," Confucianism needs to find ways to renew itself into the future.
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Saw this video on a blog I frequent. Made me really miss home. You know cause my friends and I used to do this every weekend. ha. August can't come soon enough!
Posted by: kimberlysayre | May 20, 2009
Missing home
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TOTALLY what we did every weekend!
To answer your questions: I have a Samsung Glyde, which sucks but it's easier to text on that my old Chocolate.
I start school on June 15 and I'm done on July 31, and I don't go back until September, so I will totally have free time to spend with you! Depending on how things are going on at work, I'll probably be able to take a day off to hang/swim/cruise by SPHS. Hah. If we don't get eaten by a mountain lion.
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Well I def. need to come see you when you're out here. I want to meet little miss Peyton. 🙂
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I can't wait for August!! Do you know your dates yet?
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ImTheScientist wrote:He is only 27.....if he can stay healthy the rest of the year give that man a 3 year deal!!
Mad Dog wrote:I see him and Clark as the chief priorities this season. Sorry Earl and KJ but gotta pay the young 'uns.
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Mr. Fancy Pants
Blue Frizzle Bantam Cochin
Mrs. Fancy Pants
Blue Frizzle Bantam Cochin
Blue Mottled Bantam Cochin
He is just a youngster here but is developeing nicely.
Here are a couple of little pullets, again just youngsters.
Splash and Blue Mottled Cochins
Here is my splash cochin cockerel, just a youngster
These birds are from Steve Ernst's show stock.
Thank you Steve and also to Brenda his wife for the pictures.
These pictures are from Melanie of Flufnstuff, thanks Melanie.
10 little banatam cochin chicks
Melanie's breeder stock came from Harvest Breeze.
I ended up with 6 little pullets and 4 little cockerels.
I have aquired some quality birds and hope to set up some nice breeding pens spring of 09
When I get a camera, LOL, I will post more recent pictures.
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Don Saracen is president and founder of SARACEN Sales & Marketing Advisors, a speaking, training and consulting firm specializing in Building Stronger Business Relationships. He collaborates with businesses, non-profits and trade associations to improve their interpersonal communication skills for bottom line results. Using stories, real life experiences and examples to teach and inspire his audience to take action.
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Don is a board member of the New England chapter of the National Speakers Association, he holds the ACG Advanced Communicator Gold designation from Toastmasters International and is a member of World Champions Edge.
Mr. Saracen also serves on numerous boards and committees throughout the New England area,: SBANE (Smaller Business Association of New England); Rotary International Providence, Paul Harris Fellow (past Board member); Founding member of the Renewable Energy Infinitive; past board member of Old Slater Mill Association, (Executive Board, Trustee, Marketing Chair); Center for Business & Design; past board member of The Newell D. Goff Institute for Ingenuity and Enterprise Council. Co-producer of New England Emmy award nominated PBS-TV documentary, Mai: A Lesson in Courage, Passion & Hope. Past member of the RI-EDC Communication Leadership Council and a member of the National Realtors Association.


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How to Use Contract Intelligence to Your Health IT Sales Advantage
Health IT buyers are looking for a lot of different information when they speak to health IT solutions sales professionals. From technology functionality and fit to support and compatibility within their organization, buyers want intel they can bring back to decision makers and stakeholders so they can move forward with confidence.
It is your job to make sure that you understand, right off the bat, what the goals are of the organization so you can better guide the buyer down the path to the sale. While this is inherently helpful and usually the first thing you want to do when you get on the phone with a new prospect, it's not necessarily what the customer wants. In the majority of cases, there is another piece of information that trumps all others: price.
In fact, according to a recent study, while 65% of sales representatives try to focus on goals in the first call, 58% of customers want to talk about what it will cost them.
Preparation for this inquiry will set you apart from the competition without question. What will put you light years ahead is coming into the conversation with intelligence on the expectations and past experiences of the customer, as well as visibility into what the market is dictating. What types of proposals and contracts have your competitors executed for similar technologies or services? What pricing and terms have your prospects entered into for these technologies in the past? How do you get to this information?
One of the ways sales professionals approach new market opportunities is by tracking Request for Proposal (RFP) documents. In health IT sales, the RFP is a document from a hospital or healthcare organization requesting bids (including pricing) from vendors concerning a specific software, service, or equipment.
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Life After Leslie
18 years. That's how long I've been around, and that's how long I've lived in this town. It also happens to be the number of seasons that Leslie Frank was the coach of the Westwood High School girl's varsity lacrosse team. I was one month old when Leslie coached her first game in 1999, and I was eight when our paths first crossed. Ever since then I've learned more about myself and this sport than I could have ever imagined. Over ten years I've spent more time at camps, clinics, and practices ran by Leslie Frank than I think I've spent with my own family. Kidding. Kind of. As many of you may know, the luxury of having one of the most renowned coaches in the state around is not something I have anymore. There had been rumors that Leslie was on her way out for a few seasons now. People talked about how she was going to leave when we were freshmen, and then sophomores, and then juniors. But that's all I thought it was; just talk. I didn't think that one fall day at a youth practice and she would pull Haley Connaughton and I aside and say, "I'm sorry girls, I'm not coming back next year." For a second I thought she was joking. I looked at Haley and we were both at a loss for words. With just that one sentence, everything I had ever known about Westwood Lacrosse was up in the air and it's future was in question. I think the reason why I held it together was because I was thinking about the person who could take over such a high power position: Margot. Margot Spatola had been our assistant coach for five years now, and she knows how our team plays and how we operate. Margot is going to take over, I thought, everything will be more than okay.
Everything is more than okay, but it wasn't that way for a few months. Taking on a head coaching position is a big decision, especially a head coaching position that has been held by a woman who has won eight state championships and has sent countless of players to play in college at some of the top programs in the country. There were big shoes to fill, but our team knew Margot could do it. We immediately began to pester her about taking the position but she had just got a new job teaching in Wellesley, and there were a lot of things she had to consider before she was ready to make this commitment. Thankfully, she eventually took it, and I think it didn't hurt that we had 15 returning players who were begging her to.
The beginning of our season didn't start off the way we hoped it would. For the last three years we have had the luxury of undefeated seasons, or just one or two losses, so starting my final lacrosse season off with a loss to the Norwell (the reigning Division II state champions) on top of a 12 goal loss to Needham the week before wasn't the greatest feeling ever. People began to talk. Everywhere I went I would hear whispers of "I didn't know Westwood was going to be bad this year" and "Wow, I guess it's true that they were only good because of Leslie." While our school and those in the lacrosse community looked at these two losses as negative things, myself and the 21 other girls on my team did not. We were not going to let this be the end of the legacy Leslie built, the end of what girls before us built. We came to practice the next day ready to go to work, ready to fix the mistakes, and ready to improve our game one step at a time. We weren't going away.
We have done things the exact same way for almost two decades, and coming into the season with a new coach nobody really knew what to expect. We had new running tests, our practices were at a new time, there was a new dynamic throughout our team that I personally have never experienced before and I didn't know how I was going to react to it all. But even though we were going through all these changes, and working out how everything was going to flow together, I never doubted the ability and resilience of the girls on my team. We may have a new coaching staff, and a few minor details may have changed about our schedule, but nothing has changed about our team. I've never met a group of people with more heart, and determination than the 21 girls I'm lucky enough to call my teammates. Yes we had a change in coaching, but the the values, and everything we stand for and look to uphold as a team, and as a program remain the same. The thing about Westwood Lacrosse is that it isn't just about excelling in our sport: my coaches and teammates work so hard to make sure that we are the best lacrosse players we can be, but also so we are the best people we can be, on and off the field. In our practices we learn to be disciplined; in our games we learn to overcome challenges and work. We learn from each other everyday, and I plan to continue to do that even after the last game I get to play for my town.
I've been really lucky to have such decorated coaches practically in my own backyard for years now. Under Leslie Westwood was one of, if not the, most successful lacrosse program in the state for almost two decades. Under Margot, I truly believe that this program has the potential to live up to and exceed the incredible things that the talented players accomplished before us. Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard, and we are lucky enough to have extremely talented girls who are always looking to improve their game on and off the field. As a senior, and as a captain, seeing the younger girls put forth their full effort and challenge every player on the field to be the best they can be is something that I take pride in. Everyone on our team wants to honor the classes before us that were so successful, and it is a great thing to see the underclassmen trying to do that for us. If anyone is worried about this team and where we will go, I would advise you to change that. Will we win another state championship? Nobody can predict that. Will we do everything we can to get back to the state championship and come out on top? Absolutely. Every year is different, and this year is no exception; however, we came into this season with perceived vulnerability with the whole state looking to knock us down. With the start we had some people may think we have already been dethroned, so we have to work even harder everyday to prove them wrong.
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Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Mignini Strikes Back!
Giuliano Mignini, the prosecutor of Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito, has managed to shut down Frank Sfarzo's Perugia Shock blog. Frank's blog has been a primary source of unsoiled information about the kangaroo court and framing process orchestrated by Mignini. Various people are now working to post mirror sites and they will be up shortly. This site will post selected excerpts from that blog and also other materials that show how Mignini has suppressed the facts, committed an outrage of injustice, and attempted to intimidate any journalist that dares to write the truth. He is truly the Little Dictator described in The Monster of Perugia – The Framing of Amanda Knox.
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I've missed two days of school because of a 2-day teacher training session which I'm not qualified to attend. Not that I mind though. At least I've got more time for my books.
The departmental secretary gives me and another colleague a few snippets of what transpired during the training. She expresses frustration at the fact that the school managers don't back up their words with actions. She thinks their inconsistency is largely responsible for the kids' complacent attitude. They set rules but don't give teachers power to enforce them.
The discussion rapidly snowballs in the manner that most discussions do, and soon we're talking about the role of parents in enforcing discipline. The secretary believes the parents are completely out of touch with what is going on with the kids, leaving people like her in schools to take care of the mess. In her own words, "The parents haven't got a finger on the pulse. If they did, half my job won't be necessary".
Someone whizzes in with the latest news: some twenty teachers are leaving the school at the end of term; some to better jobs, some to nothing. The secretary says she doesn't blame the teachers for running away. Someone reminds her she's supposed to be projecting the school in a positive light, to which she replies, "It's got so bad now I can't".
My afternoon Maths class holds another English classroom, different from the usual venue. All over the walls are posters bearing snippets of information about various literature texts. I'm surprised to learn that the title of the book "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding is a literal translation of the Hebrew word Beelzebub. Nor did I know that the book is essentially a metaphor representing the spiritual battle between good and evil in the world. So what did I learn in the one term it took to study the book in my secondary school English Literature class?
The icing on today's cake of irreverent behaviour is served towards the end of the afternoon class. The students are working independently, only calling out for help when they need it. That leaves me and the teacher some free time to chat. At one point, engrossed in our discussion, the teacher leans over to explain something to me while gesticulating animatedly . A girl who hasn't done any work since the beginning of the lesson points at us from her perch and shouts, "Sir, you're married, remember?". The teacher, bewildered, turns to her and asks, "Why do you say that?" "Because you're flirting", she answers. Now, that's a new one on me, even by the standards of this school!
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Montgomery County Parks and Recreation (MCPR) is joining a new youth softball organization affiliated with the Babe Ruth Softball League in 2018.
Several other local recreation departments are also joining the new organization to include the Blacksburg Softball Association; Christiansburg Parks and Recreation; Radford Parks and Recreation; Pulaski County Parks and Recreation; Pembroke Recreation; Pearisburg Recreation; and Narrows Recreation.
Since its inception in 1984, the Babe Ruth Softball League has become one of the premier softball programs in North America. It emphasizes education, skill development, participation and fun. Montgomery County will offer Babe Ruth Softball for the 10U, 12U, 14U and 16U age divisions. The age deadline date for players is January 1, 2018.
Montgomery County previously participated in Dixie Softball where MCPR had a successful run, winning 11 district championships, three state championships and made three appearances in the Dixie Softball World Series finishing as runners up in both 2014 and 2016.
"We had a great run in Dixie Softball, but we are excited for our future in Babe Ruth Softball," said Auburn Athletics Supervisor, Chris Slusher. "We are also excited to see all the other NRV recreation departments making the switch as well, which will provide a great local league to participate in, and still give us the opportunity to precede along a tournament trail."
Montgomery County will remain with Dixie Youth Baseball for youth baseball ages 9-12.
For players ages 13-15, Montgomery County Parks and Recreation; Christiansburg Parks and Recreation; Blacksburg Baseball Association; Narrows Recreation; Pearisburg Recreation; Pembroke Recreation; Pulaski County Parks and Recreation; and Radford Parks and Recreation will also be joining Babe Ruth Baseball League.
The age deadline date for Babe Ruth Baseball players is May 1, 2018. The Babe Ruth Baseball League was founded in 1951 to create an opportunity for players to use standard 90' diamonds under official rules used by Major League Baseball.
Registration for youth baseball and softball begins January 10, 2018, and runs through March 2, 2018. You can register in person or online at www.montgomerycountyva.gov/parks.
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text: Endometrial cancer develops in the lining of uterus. Uterus is a hollow organ present in the female body to which placenta attaches during pregnancy. The lining of uterus is constantly regenerating till the menopause is achieved. It is most common in postmenopausal women but can develop in premenopausal women also. Endometrial carcinoma is primarily a disease of menopausal and postmenopausal women with the peak incidence in women aged 55-65 years. Approximately 75% of patients are aged 50 years and older, and 5% are younger than 40 years. Endometrial carcinoma is rare in patients younger than age 30 years. Usually these cancer are detected in early stage and thus prognosis is good. Worldwide this is the most common malignancy in women while in India it occupies third place after cervix and breast.


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I am a PLUS SIZE BLOGGER who loves vintage, being stylish and makes efforts staying healthy. It is my MISSION to show all of you that STYLE has NO SIZE. Moreover, this page serves as an inspiration to ALL PLUS SIZED WOMEN to lead a positive and healthy lifestyle. For extra communication please use the following options: https://www.facebook.com/ThickFitAndFabulous ~ email@example.com ~ https://twitter.com/ThickFitandFab
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Denim Peplum Fabulosity!!!
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My family came together tonight to celebrate my big brother's birthday. We had an all-out grain-free feast. Not only do I suffer from Crohn's, my brother suffers from IBD, as well. We have some lousy stomachs. My big bro (Greg) has really dived into the gluten-free way and I am so proud of him. He feels better, looks better, has more energy, and the best part…his stomach is not always giving him grief. So, tonight we celebrated with awesome grain-free food that happened to consist of Cauliflower "Risotto" that really hit the spot and made Greg not miss the real dish. Happy Birthday Greg. I love you!
1 head of cauliflower, grated or chopped into small pieces
1 garlic clove, minced
1 shallot, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil + 1 tbsp grass-fed butter
1/4 cup white wine
12 oz organic chicken broth
Salt and pepper to taste
In a large skillet add the oil, butter, shallot, and garlic. Cook for 2 minutes. Add the cauliflower and stir to coat with the oil and butter. Add the wine and stir. Add broth, salt and pepper and cook until the cauliflower is very tender. Mash with fork. If you need more broth, you can add more until desired tenderness.
In another small skillet, put a little oil and sauté the mushrooms until golden. Add parsley. Transfer the cauliflower over to a beautiful platter and spoon mushrooms on top. Enjoy!


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Leading Senators appear to have reached agreement on a criminal justice reform package that will likely include some changes to how mandatory minimum sentences are applied to drug offenders.But even if it gets passed, the changes will not completely eliminate mandatory minimum sentences for drug offenders. And that's likely to be a disappointment to the overwhelming majority of Americans — 77 percent — who say that "mandatory minimum prison sentences for non-violent drug offenders should be eliminated so that judges can make sentencing decisions on a case-by-case basis."
These numbers come from a November 2014 Public Religion Research Institute Survey. And as with asset forfeiture reform, they're noteworthy for the wide amount of agreement across racial and political groups. Even 69 percent of those who identify with the Tea Party say that mandatory minimums for non-violent drug offenders should be abolished, making Tea Partiers slightly more supportive of this realm of criminal justice reform than Republicans as a whole.The Senate legislation is notable for having strong bipartisan support, including from Senator Chuck Grassley, chair of the Judiciary Committee and a long-time skeptic of criminal justice reform efforts.In exchange for the support of Grassley and others like him, the reforms aren't as far-reaching as many advocates had hoped. But they're at least a step in the right direction to roll back some of the least-sensible excesses of the drug war, which introduced minimum sentencing provisions that in some cases led to decades or life behind bars for people convicted of minor drug possession offenses.
Source: Here's how much Americans hate mandatory minimum sentences – The Washington Post


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My knowledge of medical coding and provider processes will help Access Healthcare's customers meet the challenges created by this massive transition.
Dallas, TX (PRWEB) February 23, 2016
Access Healthcare, a leading provider of end-to-end healthcare revenue cycle services, announced the addition of Stacy Swartz as Vice President, Coding Services. Swartz will head up the Global Coding Platform, an expanded service line from Access Healthcare.
Swartz, an AHIMA Ambassador and an approved ICD-10 trainer, has over 20 years of experience in the medical coding and health information industry having worked all facets from coding to billing to HIM services. She has worked with some of the largest health systems in the industry and has been instrumental in organizational restructuring, customer onboarding, systems application and ICD-10 implementation.
The combination of the Affordable Care Act and ICD-10 transition has created a situation where healthcare providers must make monumental changes to their processes and procedures while improving patient experience and providing quality care. Swartz and the team at Access Healthcare seek to relieve the headache of this transition by improving their backend revenue cycle management, an important piece of which is proper medical coding. The ultimate goal is to allow the provider to focus on what really matters, the patient.
"I'm excited to use my past experience to alleviate some of the pain points providers are experiencing as they're pulled in so many different directions," Swartz explained. "My knowledge of medical coding and provider processes will help Access Healthcare's customers meet the challenges created by this massive transition."
About Access Healthcare
Exceptional healthcare organizations compliment the highest standards of care with a commitment to excellence in revenue cycle management. Billing companies and healthcare provider systems use Access Healthcare to bring excellence to their back office Revenue Cycle Management enabling better focus on strategic priorities, like profitability and creating great patient experiences. By leveraging the Access Healthcare Best Practice Engine for Revenue Cycle Management, our focus on creating results enables not only improved profitability, but opportunity to cultivate growth through reduced costs, better productivity, and higher quality. For more information, check out accesshealthcare.org.


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Another year has come to pass, and it's time for a birthday celebration. For many of us, a party at home with friends and family is the perfect, relaxed answer. Whether it's a surprise party for an occupant of the home, or a catered affair in the home-owner's honor, a house celebration can be a great time. But how to plan one? Here are some tips to keep in mind.
When drawing up your guest list, keep both the size of the home and the available parking in mind. If your home is small, consider renting an awning so that guests can be comfortable outside. The garage can also be emptied of cars and used as a storage area for gifts, coats, and shoes, should the birthday fall during the winter months. If your house is large but parking is a problem, consider having guests park at a nearby landmark, such as a grocery store, and carpool to your home.
Gifts are another consideration. Some people are notoriously hard to shop for. If guests are unsure of what to bring, you may consider donations to a favored charity, gift cards, or gasoline cards. Practical, thoughtful gifts are best for the person who has everything.
When planning the food offerings, don't be afraid to be different! Not every celebratory gathering has to include the obligatory cake emblazoned with 'Happy Birthday'. Whether the guest of honor adores crepes or fudge, cater the food offerings to the honoree, as well as popular cuisine. Be cognizant of common allergies such as nuts, eggs, or berries when planning your celebratory meal. Be sure to coordinate closely with the caterer if any allergens must be avoided.
Decorations for the gathering are also important. Colorful signs directing guests to the home are helpful. Inside, small flotillas of balloons, a Happy Birthday banner, and plenty of disposable plates and utensils are a must. If you have a pool, consider floating candles for a nice touch. Even for adults, silly hats can make for some hilarious photo opportunities.
To entertain your guests, local custom and personal style come into play. For a child, animals, clowns, or a magician can add to the festivities. For adults, music, wine tasting, or parlor games can add to the fun. Make it unique! If the honoree is a dancer, consider the guests doing a poor dance routine. For a gourmet chef, a sampling of the guests' efforts may be in order.
The whole point of a birthday get-together at home is to enjoy a relaxing event with friends. No matter if it's a pot-luck or an elegant catered affair, close attention to detail will make your next celebration a success.


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David Walliams Biography
David Walliams (David Edward Williams) was born on 20th August 1971 in London Borough of Merton, United Kingdom. He is a comedian, actor, talent-show judge and author.
David Walliams Early Life – David Walliams Childhood
David Walliams was born in Merton, London. He is the son of Peter Williams, a London Transport engineer, and Kathleen Williams, a lab technician, and grew up in Banstead, Surrey.
Walliams was educated at Collingwood Boys' School in Wallington, and Reigate Grammar School in Surrey, where he was a contemporary of Robert Shearman. From 1989 to 1992, he studied at the University of Bristol, where he resided at Manor Hall and graduated with Bachelor of Arts (Drama). During university holidays in 1990, Walliams performed with the National Youth Theatre, where he met future comedy partner and friend Matt Lucas.
David Walliams Age
He was born on 20th August 1971 in London Borough of Merton, United Kingdom.
David Walliams Parents
He is the son of Peter Williams, a London Transport engineer, and Kathleen Williams, a lab technician.
David Walliams Family
His parents are Peter Williams a London Transport engineer, he died in 2008 due to an aggressive form of liver cancer. His mother is Kathleen Williams, a lab technician.
David Walliams Wife
In 2009 he began dating Dutch model Lara Stone.On 20 January 2010, they announced their engagement. They got married on 16th May 2010 and ere married at central London's Claridge's Hotel. On 9 September 2015, Walliams filed for divorce from Stone, citing "unreasonable behaviour". The couple were granted a decree nisi the next day, making the marriage null and void six weeks after the date of filing.
David Walliams Divorce
On 9 September 2015, Walliams filed for divorce from Stone, citing "unreasonable behaviour". The couple were granted a decree nisi the next day; the marriage was formally dissolved six weeks after the date of filing.
David Walliams Kids – David Walliams Child
In December 2012, the couple announced that Stone was pregnant with their first child and on 6 May 2013, Stone gave birth to their son, Alfred Williams.
David Walliams Sister
He has a sister, Julie Williams.
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David Walliams Awards
Walliams was given a special award in recognition of his sporting efforts for charity. On 6 November 2006, Walliams won the Pride of Britain Award for "The Most Influential Public Figure" as he raised more than £1.5 million swimming the channel for the Sport Relief charity. In July 2006, he became Patron of 'Cardiac Risk in the Young'.
In September 2011 Walliams won the Lincolnshire Young People's Book Award in the 9-11-year-old category with his book, Mr Stink. At the 2012 National Television Awards, Walliams won the 'Landmark Achievement Award', for his television career and achievements for Sport Relief. In December 2012 he won the Specsavers National Book Awards "Children's Book of the Year" for Ratburger.
In December 2013 he won the Specsavers National Book Awards "Children's Book of the Year" for Demon Dentist. In December 2014 he won the Specsavers National Book Awards "Children's Book of the Year" for Awful Auntie. Awful Auntie also won the 2014 Specsavers National Book Awards "Audiobook of the Year". Walliams won the award for Best TV Judge at the 2015 National Television Awards.
David Walliams Books
- 2011: Gangsta Granny
- 2012: Ratburger
- 2008: The Boy in the Dress
- 2009: Mr Stink
- 2014: Awful Auntie
- 2010: Billionaire Boy
- 2013: Demon Dentist
- 2015: Grandpa's Great Escape
- 2016: The World's Worst Children
- 2017: The World's Worst Children 2
- 2015: The Bear Who Went Boo!
- 2016: There's a Snake in My School! (Read Aloud by David Walliams)
- 2017: The World of David Walliams
- 2017: Blob
- 2012: Camp David
- 2006: Inside Little Britain
- 2015: Mr Mingin: (Mr Stink in Scots)
- 2017: Untitled Picture
- 2017: Bad Dad
- 2004: Little Britain: The Complete Radio Series
- 2015: Hipo Cyntaf Ar y Lleuad, Yr / the First Hippo on the Moon
- Mamie gangster
- 2005: Little Britain
- 2013: The World of David Walliams 3 Book Collection (The Boy in the Dress, Mr Stink, Billionaire Boy)
- 2013: The World of David Walliams 4 Book Collection (The Boy in the Dress, Mr Stink, Billionaire Boy, Gangsta Granny)
- 2014: The First Hippo on the Moon
- 2013: The Slightly Annoying Elephant (Read Aloud by David Walliams)
- 2015: The Queen's Orang-Utan (Read Aloud by David Walliams)
- 2004: Little Britain: The Complete Scripts and Stuff
David Walliams Children's Books
- 2008: The Boy in the Dress
- 2009: Mr Stink
- Boy 2010: Billionaire
- 2011: Gangsta Granny
- 2012: Ratburger
- 2013: Demon Dentist
- 2014: Awful Auntie
- 2015: Grandpa's Great Escape
- 2016: The World's Worst Children
- 2016: The Midnight Gang
- 2017: "Bad Dad"
David Walliams Audio Books
- Bad Dad
- Ratburger
- The World of David Walliams CD Story
- The Boy in the Dress
- Mr.Stink
- Billionaire Boy
- Gangsta Granny
- Demon Dentist
- Grandpa's Great Escape
- The Midnight Gang
- The World of David Walliams: Bumper
- Awful Auntie
- The World's Worst Children
David Walliams Book Movies
- The Boy in the Dress
- Mr Stink
- Billionaire Boy
- Gangsta Granny
- Ratburger
- Demon Dentist
- Awful Auntie
- Grandpa's Great Escape
- The World's Worst Children
- The Midnight Gang
- The World's Worst Children 2
- Bad Dad
David Walliams Movies
- 2010: Dinner for Schmucks
- 2014: Pudsey the Dog: The Movie
- 2007: Stardust
- 2012: Great Expectations
- 2010: Marmaduke
- 2008: The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
- 2013: The Look of Love
- 2007: Capturing Mary
- 2007: Run Fatboy Run
- 2013: Gangsta Granny
- 2005: A Cock and Bull Story
- 2005: Stoned
- 2012: Room on the Broom
- 2013: Justin and the Knights of Valour
- 2007: Virgin Territory
- Frankie Howerd: Rather You Than Me
- 2012: Mr Stink
- 1999: Plunkett & Macleane
- 2011: The Itch of the Golden Nit
- 1997: Dennis Pennis R.I.P.
- 2002: Cruise of the Gods
- 1997: Clancy's Kitchen
- 2003: Hello Friend
- 2009: Journey of the Childmen: The Mighty Boosh on Tour
- 2016: Revolting Rhymes Part Two
- 2010: The One Ronnie
- 2007: When a Man Falls in the Forest
- 2016: Billionaire Boy
- 1998: Humdrum
- Daniel and Abraham
David Walliams TV Shows
- Since 2007: Britain's Got Talent
- 2003 – 2005: Little Britain
- Since 2015: Walliams & Friend
- 2010 – 2011: Come Fly with Me
- Since 1985: EastEnders
- 2013 – 2014: Big School
- 2008: Little Britain USA
- 2015: Partners in Crime
- Since 1979: Blankety Blank
- 1999 – 2009: Rock Profile
- 1996 – 1997: Mash and Peas
- 1998 – 1999: Sir Bernard's Stately Homes
- 2011 – 2012: The Royal Bodyguard
- 2000: The Strangerers
- 2004 – 2007: Samantha oups!
- 1994 – 1995: Incredible Games
- 1987 – 2007: French and Saunders
- 1993 – 1998: Games World
- 2000 – 2002: Attachments
- 2000 – 2002: Time Gentlemen Please
- Since 1998: Alexei Sayle's Merry-Go-Round
- 2002 – 2005: Look Around You
- Since 1996: Asylum
- 2012: Top Dog Model
- 2005: Monkey Trousers
- 2011: Wall of Fame
- Since 2001: World of Pub
- 2001: Baddiel's Syndrome
- Since 2002: Ted and Alice
- 1999: Boyz Unlimited
- 2008: New Hero of Comedy
- 2016: Revolting Rhymes Part Two
- 2011: Zie Ze Vliegen
- Since 2004: Barking!
- 2001: High Stakes
David Walliams Interview
Source: BBC UK
What was the inspiration for Mr Stink?
David Walliams: Well I suppose the starting point was 'how much could you love somebody that really really stank?' A friend of mine told me a story about how they used to see an old lady on their way to school, and her mum stopped to give her a lift and she really smelt, so they never gave her a lift again. That got me thinking…
Had you intended for Mr Stink to be adapted for TV?
David Walliams: I had only hoped. The good thing is when you're adapting your own book is that you can make improvements. One of the things I did was to create more suspense. There's a really big element we have in the TV version that we didn't have in the book is that Mr Stink's smell is something that you can actually see. It's a special effect and it has powers of its own. It's almost a character in itself and that's one of the main reasons the show will be in 3D.
Did you enjoy adapting Mr Stink with Simon Nye?
David Walliams: I hadn't worked with Simon before. He is a writer I really admire and of course he has a long list of brilliant comedy credits, most famously Men Behaving Badly. He made a load of brilliant brilliant changes and brought in a lot of humour that I had missed. So I was delighted.
Were you tempted to play the role of Mr Stink yourself?
David Walliams: No because I don't think I'm a good enough actor. Hugh Bonneville is one of the nation's favourite actors, especially because of the success of Downton, and he has proved himself to be as equally brilliant at drama as he is at comedy. There's not many actors you can say that about. Twenty Twelve showed he was a master of comedy and most of the rest of his work shows he's a great dramatic actor, so we were really lucky to get him. I'm sure he's the reason many people will watch. Downton Abbey is bigger than X Factor.
Did you enjoy playing the Prime Minister?
David Walliams: When Quentin Blake did the illustrations for the book he told me he made the PM have the very worst aspects of Tony Blair and David Cameron wrapped up together. He's a Prime Minister who is much stronger on presentation than content and he wants to use Mr Stink as a photo opportunity to make himself look good. Obviously the real Prime Minister would never do anything like that! I had a bit of fun. I'm not doing an impression of David Cameron, because I can't do impressions anyway and I don't want to make it overtly political because I feel all politicians are ultimately as bad as each other.
Tell us about the rest of the cast.
David Walliams: I know both Sheridan and Johnny a bit and they are both highly skilled comic actors. And Sheridan has proved herself recently to be a great dramatic actress as well. She's the girl of the moment. And Johnny's background is as a comedian and he's really really funny. But also he's got one of those faces where you really feel for him and you really love him.
I'm delighted with the children who play Chloe and Annabelle – Nell Tiger Free and Isabella Blake-Thomas. Nell who plays Chloe has one of those faces that when you see her on screen you really care for her. She's got that quality on screen that you can't bottle. Ultimately a lot of the emotional impact of the story rests on her shoulders. She's got to be brilliant and fortunately she is.
Isabella proved herself to be really fun in Just William and Annabelle is really a comic part so she is perfect for that.
David Walliams: Raj is in all my books and I always wanted Harish Patel to play him. I knew him from Run Fat Boy Run, which I was in briefly, and he was hysterically funny. I was actually really star struck meeting him as he's such a gem.
What made you cast Pudsey as Duchess?
David Walliams: I was instrumental in getting Pudsey. I've worked before with animals and so often you're told 'don't worry the dog's definitely going to do this' and it never does. So I saw Ashleigh and Pudsey do three routines in Britain's Got Talent and the dog never put a paw wrong. And he's really lovable. – a lot of people will tune in to see Pudsey. Pudsey's the most famous dog in England so he's the dog we want in our film.
What will you be watching at Christmas?
David Walliams: What I look forward to are the treats that aren't on at any other time of year. You often get some real gems like the Borrowers. While the book Mr Stink was aimed at children the TV version is very much aimed at families. The great thing about Christmas TV is that you tend to watch it all together and so it's got to be something that has a broad appeal.
What are you expectations for the TV version of Mr Stink?
David Walliams: Well I hope it will make you laugh and make you cry. There is an emotional aspect to the story especially in the hands of these brilliant actors. At the read-through I had tears in my eyes listening to Hugh read the scripts. So hopefully it will have that effect and I think at Christmas you feel like you want to watch something which has emotional impact, don't you?
The message of Mr Stink is to treat other people with kindness, whoever they are. It's quite metaphorical and it's a good one for Christmas. At Christmas if you're lucky enough to be surrounded by your family, you are made aware about those people who don't have that for whatever reason. Personally I can't help feeling a sense of guilt for having a fortunate life and also a desire to help other people. So I think that's the message of the book.


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Thanks in large part to the recent passage of a law that dramatically loosens restrictions imposed on Georgia brewers, Wild Heaven Beer has decided to stay local with its latest expansion project. The company announced yesterday that, by the first half of 2018, it plans to open a second brewery and taproom, complete with a 15-barrel brewhouse, in Atlanta developing West End neighborhood.
By 2019, the company intends to install a 60-barrel brewhouse in the space, and ultimately shift core production to the new brewery while utilizing its current headquarters in Decatur as a sour beer and barrel-aging facility. All told, the company says it plans to spend $5 million on the project, an investment the state of Georgia nearly saw go to a neighboring state over regulatory concerns.
This announcement came Wednesday, the very same day that news broke that Georgia lawmakers finally did away with a draconian law that long prohibited breweries from selling beer at the point of production. That's no coincidence. So critical was the repeal of that Prohibition-era regulation to Wild Heaven's expansion plans, co-founder Nick Purdy says the company would not have moved forward without it.
"I literally waited for the vote to take place to go sign the letter of intent," he tells GBH. "We wouldn't have signed the letter of intent that we signed yesterday had the law not passed."
Of course, the company still would've gone forward with expanding with or without the repeal. It just might've done so in a neighboring state, as the company was actively exploring opportunities in the Carolinas as well as Tennessee, according to Purdy.
If that predicament—a Georgia brewer wants to stay local, but the regulatory environment makes loyalty a precarious endeavor—sounds familiar, there's good reason. Atlanta's Monday Night Brewing was in a similar boat last year, as it explored Alabama and Tennessee as potential homes for its own second facility before resolving to stay in Georgia. It was, as we reported at the time, a sense of optimism for legislative change that kept the company home.
Now, with that optimism rewarded, Wild Heaven plans to move into the same industrial complex in which Monday Night is expanding, making neighbors of the two companies. And Purdy is thrilled to keep Wild Heaven a Peach State institution.
"The big story here is economic opportunity and the regulatory environment are very, very, connected. They're very connected," Purdy says. "We've been saying to Georgia for a long time, 'We want to double down here.' Now we can and we're really excited about it. Georgia's going to be better off and so will we."
In fact, Purdy believes Georgia is on the cusp of something big, noting Stone Brewing expat Mitch Steele is "smart" to build his new business in Atlanta.
"Georgia is probably the most sophisticated U.S. beer market that is low on the per capita breweries list," Purdy says. "I think we're [ranked] around 48th per capita. Georgia is the ninth most populous state in the country. There's just a lot of room here."
As for Wild Heaven's second facility, it will, with the addition of the 60-BBL brewhouse in 2019, be capable of pumping out in excess of 50,000 barrels of beer per year. Its current capacity levels off around 11,000 barrels, Purdy says, a number the company will come close to this year. So soon enough, there will be quite a bit more Emergency Drinking Beer to go around.
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Mount Laurel, New Jersey, Sept. 13, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NFL Alumni today announced a partnership with Mentored, a leading digital experiential platform. Mentored's technology creates a destination for fans to receive exclusive access and insights from NFL Alumni members, the men who have played America's favorite sport at the highest level.
High-touch opportunities to interact personally with NFL alumni will be available to fans through the new, customized NFL Alumni platform. The NFL Alumni platform enables fans to communicate via chat/text or video directly with Alumni members. These proprietary communications will take place through exclusive 1:1 fan/member interactions or webinar-based group chats.
"We applaud NFL Alumni for its proactive approach to offering this unique engagement platform," says Mentored President Mark Yosowitz. "Fans have long desired to have more personal and connected relationships with their favorite players and coaches. We look forward to working closely with them to educate members and fans on the benefits of this program."
In addition, the NFL Alumni platform will provide the opportunity for amateur athletes and coaches to receive expert training. Guidance and coaching from NFL Alumni members who have reached the pinnacle of their professional football careers will help the next generation of young players and coaches reach their fullest potential.
"We are pleased to partner with Mentored," says CEO Elvis Gooden. "The platform will provide excellent business opportunities for our members to engage with fans, athletes and coaches to share their wealth of knowledge and professional football experience."
NFL Alumni offers its members a diverse package of premier products and services to keep them and their families healthy, productive, and connected to the league, their former teammates and their fans.
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Take some time to relax and color your stress away. We have dozens of designs to choose from and something for everyone. Our selection includes basic coloring to intricate designs - even color by number. We also have many different kinds of cards and evelopes to color and send.
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