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today is the official "due date"
although only 5% of babies actually arrive on their actual due date, and a due date is only a wild guesstimate at best,
i have been having mentrual like contractions since about 5:30am this morning. some have been regular at 6 minutes apart.
and then sometimes they are not at all regular. they are not increasing in intensity.
but they are enough to make me wonder if she may actually arrive tonight or sometime extremely soon.
just not sure...
it could go on like this for days or it could stop altogether or it could turn into "something"
how is that for vague?
i'll tell you tho, they hurt much more than just plain old braxton hicks contractions.
some of them feel like someone just punched me in the stomache.
m was going to go to the dmv today but decided to stay home with me just in case.
and the midwife comes over at 2pm to give me my weekly checkup.
meanwhile we're watching the wonderful movie "babette's feast"
it is bizarre to have made it to this day. it was such a far away thing last winter...and now it is here.
and in other news, ingmar bergman died today.
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40weeks wow
i am anxious ana! i hope it goes well...i know i keep saying that ...just not sure what to say to be of support!
love, shannon
love, shannon
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i'm all freaked out! i would imagine the waiting is hard...is it? i mean, i thik if i were pregnant i would like to be able to keep really busy to keep my mind off of things, but that's me of course not liking to go deep.
oh also, me being a Virgo, i started my womb-escape on my due date. My mom, being a Leo, but probably most significantly being very small-hipped, didn't have me till the next day ;-)
Crossing fingers for you and m and lily today! Your cam is blue screened and I don't know what that portends!
I guessed that you would give birth on July 31, wooooo..we're close!!!! Good Luck!
You are all in my thoughts!
I had my kid exactly 25 minutes past her due date after laboring from 2:30 am on her due date. I was just like you, thinking there was no was this could be "it," until I was having contractions 5 minutes apart. :)


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King of Devil's Island (2010)
Release : 2010-12-16
Genre : Drama, Action
Runtime : 120 minutes
Company : MACT Productions
Cast : Stellan Skarsgård, Benjamin Helstad, Kristoffer Joner, Trond Nilssen, Morten Løvstad, Daniel Berg
Language : es, no
Descriptions King of Devil's Island
Based on a true story: Norwegian winter, 1915. On the island Bastøy, outside Oslo, a group of young boys aged 11 to 18, are held in an institution for delinquent youth, notorious for its sadistic regime. One day a new boy, Erling, arrives, determined to escape from the island. After a tragic incident, he ends up leading the boys in a violent uprising. When the boys manage to take over the island, 150 soldiers are sent in to restore order.

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Chelsea fans singled out one player for love vs Stoke
Chelsea vs Stoke
Stoke were always likely to be beaten at Chelsea on Saturday.
Mark Hughes returned to Stamford Bridge with a defence missing a host of stars.
Kurt Zouma was out of the game as per the terms of his season long loan deal from Chelsea.
Bruno Martins Indi was already ruled out with a long term injury. Also out of contention were Erik Pieters, Glen Johnson and Ryan Shawcross.
And so it wasn't a surprise the game was over inside 24 minutes.
Antonio Rudiger opened with a header. Danny Drinkwater doubled the lead with a stunner from outside the box – his first goal for Chelsea.
Pedro Rodriguez added a third with a fine strike from the edge of the Stoke area.
Pas une seconde à perdre pour @ToniRuediger! @ChelseaFC déjà à l'abri ? #CHESTK pic.twitter.com/RdKhdXgtSC
— VOOsport (@VOOsport) December 30, 2017
Willian singled out for praise
It's not always been the easiest time for Willian at Chelsea this season.
Fans have often turned to on the Brazilian for his performances. Chelsea fans always seem to be divided over Willian.
Some of them love him, and others aren't really big fans of the player, and along with Gary Cahill, he seems to get the most stick on Twitter.
But against Stoke, the South American earned praise for after two assists in the first half.
Willian delivered the free-kick fro Rudiger's opener, before he teed up Pedro for number three.
In total this season Willian has scored twice and assisted six times in the Premier League for Chelsea.
Enjoy the Willian love-in below.
Willian with 2 assists in 23 minutes. Having a decent season for a rotation player. Of course, if you look at the #CFC Twitter account, because he's only scored 2, you'll see the worst of the football fans that every club has making the majority of their fan-base cringe…
— Kristian Sturt – Transfer News (@FootieWriter) December 30, 2017
Willian shifts his weight from left to right and sidesteps two men (aka, does his favorite move) and squares for Pedro whose first touch takes him away from his defender before he curls a quality finish to the far post. 3-0. #CFC pic.twitter.com/p9YtGvjuTi
— Chelsea GIFs (@ChelseaGIFs) December 30, 2017
Stoke will be absolutely sick of the sight of Willian 🤢.
He has been directly involved in four goals in his last four Premier League games against the Potters.
➡ https://t.co/t5eEufkSrc #bbcfootball #CHESTO pic.twitter.com/uGyldELXQw
— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) December 30, 2017
Chelsea fans were trashing Willian for the entire hour before kickoff after teams were announced, now he's provided two assists & they are up 3-0. pic.twitter.com/CGCLRVQa1n
— Adam Joseph (@AdamJosephSport) December 30, 2017
Willian's last 8 starts with Chelsea:
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Haters gonna hate pic.twitter.com/ViHfMEeIlm
— Toma (@ChelseaHeroToma) December 30, 2017
Also see: Surprise omission from Chelsea starting XI vs Stoke.


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ST. LOUIS - Spring temps make everyone want to head outdoors, but this time of year brings an increase in the number of injuries orthopedic doctors see throughout the year.
Dr. Mike Azzam, an orthopedic surgeon at SSM Health St. Clare Hospital, says, "We tend to see a lot of stress reactions or stress fractures. We also tend to see people who don't cross train as much and so they are playing one sport consistently season after season."
Most injuries can be treated with ice rest and inflammatories, but if the pain lasts more than a few days, surgery may be necessary.
Dr. Azzam warns not to play sports to get in shape but get in shape to play sports.
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Can you imagine as many as eighteen million Americans alone waking up moody, irritable, or with tension built headaches every morning? The Sleep Orders Guide online reports that this statistic reflects one in fifteen Americans has had a case of sleep apnea. The only positive about that statement is that you're not alone. Your dentist in Dublin understands the prevalence of sleep disorders in America and how it affects our patients on a day to day basis. That's why our office, Distinctive Smiles of Dublin, offers effective sleep apnea treatment to help you get the full night's rest that you deserve.
What is sleep apnea?
Sleep apnea is a common disorder that causes you to pause your breathing while you're resting. You may also take very shallow breaths while you sleep. These pauses can last from just a few seconds all the way to minutes, which is a huge risk for your health. Your breathing pattern can stop and start anywhere from 20 to 30 times in just one hour, typically starting again with a loud snort or choking sound. The biggest risk factor associated with sleep apnea is breathing cessation (interruption).
These obstructions stop your body from completing your full cycle, most likely interrupting the most important part of your sleep cycle—REM sleep. Sleep deprivation takes a huge toll on the overall quality of your life. You are constantly tired and most likely cranky. The emotional toll becomes evident and makes the simplest tasks difficult to focus on. Your increased irritability will eventually affect your relationships with the loved ones around you.
What are sleep apnea symptoms?
The most common symptom of sleep apnea is snoring. But, just because you snore doesn't mean you necessarily have sleep apnea. It is important to visit our office and take both of our written diagnostic tests (Epworth Sleepiness Scale and the STOP-Bang Questionnaire) for proper sleep disorder testing if you are having difficulties sleeping and/or snoring, get a sleep apnea analysis. If you experience any of these symptoms, please reach out to our office to find the best solution for you:
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You may not think to call your dentist if you're experiencing difficulties sleeping. After we have determined that you have sleep apnea, we can provide a comfortable, portable solution. Our office creates custom oral appliances that gently shift the jaw forward. This places pressure on the throat muscles, holding them open and unobstructed. This allows our patients to breathe deeply.
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Have you ever been in a place in your life when you desperately needed to hear God's voice? Maybe you had an important decision to make. Perhaps you were wrestling with depression and wondering how God really felt about you? Whatever your circumstance or need who doesn't want to be able to hear from God?
Since my healing from cancer some seven years ago I have worked to remind myself and all of us that Jesus is the Head of His church. And each year God has given me something for His church to make a concentrated effort on for that year. The first year it was an emphasis on small groups. We have also focused on missions, reading through the entire Bible, and even the New Heaven and New Earth. This year I am convinced that the Lord wants us to learn how to hear His voice. Our lives are filled with the noise of a multitude of voices trying to get our attention. Everyone wants us to do something, buy something or try something. It's no wonder there is little or no room for God to speak to us. This is why we are offering a wonderful opportunity the first weekend in February. We can learn together to hear God's voice by attending a seminar by Mark Virkler here at Pathfinder church on this very topic. Mark has been teaching these classes for over thirty years and makes this amazing claim. He guarantees that if we follow the simple steps he outlines (all of which are Biblical) we will be able to hear God's voice. I, for one, want to put that claim to the test. How about you?
So let me ask you, what are you going to be doing that weekend that will be more important than learning how to hear God's voice? I don't say this to make you feel guilty. Instead I am passionate about you having everything from our God that He wants to give you. I long for you to have the joy of confidence that comes from knowing you have a direct line to our Creator, Redeemer, Father and Friend. You might be saying to yourself that this is or will be too hard or I am the exception and won't be able to hear from God. Or perhaps you are afraid to hear from the Almighty One because He will only tell you what you already know, that you are not worthy of being loved my Him. Or you might be thinking it will be difficult to make the time work. Before you say no please click on the following link and watch the interview with Mark at http://www.cwgministries.org/our-message-in-8-minutes. And then pray and ask our Lord what He wants you to do.
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We are Courtney and Brian and our daughter, Allison! (and our dog Beacon, too!)
Thank you for taking the time to get to know us. We have so much respect for the courageous decision you are considering and are grateful you are taking the time to read our letter. The experience of having our first daughter, Allison, has been by far one of our greatest joys. We are not able to have another biological child but know in our hearts that our family is meant to grow through the miracle of adoption.
Being parents has been one of our greatest joys and since having Allison we have known that we want another child to love unconditionally. We hope our photos and words give you some insight into who we are and our desire to provide a lifetime of happiness for your baby.
Meet Brian (written by Courtney)
Brian is not only my husband but my best friend and biggest supporter. He is the first person I call when I get good news but also the person I can count on during tough times. I love Brian's fun and loving personality. He is one of the smartest people I know but is also very funny. Seeing Brian as a father makes me love him even more! As a dad he is fun, enthusiastic, silly, encouraging, and above all extremely loving. He loves to take our daughter on bike rides and to play at the park and is always getting the family outside. Brian grew up in a suburb outside of Boston with his parents and brother and went to college in Massachusetts. He works in computer science and data analytics. Currently he works from home for a health care company which allows him to maximize his family time. Brian loves running, road trips, and the ocean. I am always amazed at his natural ability to connect with people. He is hard-working but easy going, and above all devoted to his family.
Meet Courtney (written by Brian)
The most important thing to know about Courtney is how much she cares – about everything! Courtney loves her family and it shows in how she is always selflessly thinking about us and anticipating our needs. From daily meal planning to organizing trips months in advance, Courtney has us covered. Courtney is also a very nurturing mother, always there to read bedtime stories, sing songs, and make fun art projects with Allison. Not only is Courtney a fantastic wife and mother, she is also a very successful professional with a master's degree in accounting. I am one lucky guy! Courtney grew up near Seattle with her parents and sister. After attending college in Arizona, fate lead her to Boston where she went to graduate school, got her first job, and met me. She is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and works just 1 mile away from home. She also loves to cook, run, do Pinterest projects, and scrapbook, but what she loves most is being a mom. She is a fantastic role model for our daughter, and someone we should all aspire to be like. I love her very much!
Our Story (so far)
We met ten years ago in Boston when we were working for large accounting firms and both knew very quickly that we wanted to spend the rest of our lives together. After an inspiring trip that involved visiting Courtney's family, running a half marathon, and driving the pacific coast, we decided to move to California. We bought a "fixer upper" and over the past 6 years have completely renovated our house. In 2012 we welcomed our "fur child" into our house, a loyal yellow Labrador we named Beacon (more to come on him later). Then in 2015, after years of enduring infertility treatments, we welcomed our beautiful daughter, Allison, into our world. Since then, our house has become quite busy with our parents visiting and staying for extended periods of time.
One of our favorite things to do together is explore new places. Some of our favorites are Yosemite, Hawaii, Sedona, San Diego, and New York. It doesn't matter if we are simply sharing a family meal or running errands on a weekend, we are happiest when we are together. In our marriage we are equal partners who share the household responsibilities and are able to count on each other no matter what. We recently celebrated our 7th anniversary and are looking forward to many more to come.
Our Home
We love the leafy city where we live in northern California. Our house is on a cul-de-sac with a park right across the street! Our favorite place in our house is our combined family room and kitchen where we are often gathered around the center island, and our adjoining playroom full of toys. We love our neighborhood which is full of families and young kids. We live in a wonderful community to raise a child with terrific schools and lots of family friendly events. On the weekend we love to go to the farmer's market downtown, take a walk in the Arboretum, or ride bikes on the many bike paths connecting the city's neighborhoods.
Beacon is our goofy yellow lab who loves to play fetch and go swimming. Since Allison's arrival, he has endured tail pulling, being used as a stool or a pillow, climbed on and chased. He has taken all of these things in stride and has only responded with the occasional wet kiss! He is unbelievably patient and gentle with kids. He is definitely another member of the family.
Our Family and Friends
We were both fortunate to be raised by loving and supportive parents who continue to help and support us in any way. Courtney's mother is a retired Kindergarten teacher and is the most patient and gently person you will ever meet. Courtney's dad is a retired pilot and engineer who loves hiking, kayaking, and traveling. Brian's parents love to read, cook, go for walks, and garden, but above all love being grandparents. They are extremely loving and thoughtful, with a wicked Boston accent. All four grandparents are very excited about our desire to adopt and are eager for a new grandbaby to cherish (and spoil!). We are also close with our siblings and extended family and spend as much time with them as we can. Courtney's sister and brother in-law live nearby and our daughter loves going to their house to collect eggs from their chickens. Brian's brother and sister-in-law are currently living in Japan, but thanks to Facetime we can still see them any time we want. In addition to family we have many friends both nearby in our neighborhood and also in many other states across the country. We feel blessed to have such far reaching and lifelong friendships.
About Allison
Allison is an energetic, curious, loving 3 year old. She loves singing and dancing and not a day goes by that we don't play outside, often at the park across the street. She loves to color or do art projects with Mom, and we read books together every night before going to bed. Some of her favorite things are going to the zoo, the library, and going to the beach. She recently started swimming lessons and gymnastics classes. Allison is already a great traveler, and loves going on road trips and airplanes to visit friends and see new places. We know Allison wants to have a brother or sister to love (she currently calls Beacon her "brother"). She has brought such joy to our lives and we know she will be an amazing big sister. We were both raised with a sibling, and we think that one of the greatest joys in life is to have a brother or sister to play with, get into trouble with, confess secrets to, look up to, mentor, grow up with, and once adults, share life with.
Final Thoughts
Our home is one where a child will be surrounded with love, family, and a nurturing environment. We value kindness, laughter, and education. We believe that as parents our role is to provide our children with experiences that will allow them to become independent and happy human beings. We believe in raising a child that believes in themselves and has the foundation to pursue their dreams. We promise to raise a child that is respectful, curious, motivated, and kind. Every child is unique and we promise to love unconditionally. We are very excited for our family to grow and hope we are the right family for you. We are committed to being great parents and have so much love to give!
Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for considering us.
Sincerely, Courtney and Brian


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Mosaic Arts is, by definition, the gathering and organization of multiples, whose numbers rely on each other for strength and context. This exhibit presents the work of a group of 26 diverse and talented mosaic artists, exhibiting 38 pieces. All are members of the Mosaic Society of Philadelphia. For some, this is their first exhibited work.
Coordinated by MSoP members Carol Hemsley and Barbara Bix, working with Penn State's Suzanne Cruit, also an MSoP member, the exhibit will run through Dec. 6.
Katherine Narrow, an accomplished ceramic artist and educator whose many years of service at the Clay Studio has helped make her a Philadelphia art icon, juried the exhibit. Kathryn had the difficult task of reviewing all of the entries and choosing from them what she felt was a representative grouping of the variety of materials and styles that are mosaics.
The Mosaic Society of Philadelphia wishes to thank Penn State University for its support of mosaic arts in the region, and invites the public to visit the exhibit, open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.


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By Jethro Swain
This Spring was a good one for the 'Varks, and it ended with a bang.
This past Wednesday, May 31st, our boys lacrosse team stunned the home crowd, the state, and quite possibly the nation when they upset undefeated West Linn in overtime 11-10.
"It was an amazing feeling defeating the #1 seed on their home field, and more than that I'm just glad our season is still alive and we get a chance at a ring," said sophomore defender Charlie N., who had a big play to help win the faceoff that led to the game-winning goal in overtime, after the game.
As a fan, the game was exhilarating. I walked into the stadium six minutes into the game and we were down 3-0 already, so our chances looked bleak. But the boys battled hard, and everyone in the stands was on their feet, holding their breath, intensely chanting and returning cheers with the home crowd West Linn fans, who outnumbered us OES students by at least 150 students. It was a typical David vs Goliath battle in which we came out on top.
I thought they couldn't outdo themselves with that win. But then they did.
In front an overflowing stadium of Sunset, OES, and lacrosse fans alike, the OES boys lacrosse team took down the Sunset team six goals to nine and won their first state championship in almost a decade. "We're getting two banners and a ring," said goalie Jack S, "I believed the whole time we could do it. We just needed to play to the best of our ability, and that's exactly what we did."
The game itself was extremely tight in the first half, but, led by All-American sophomore Alex S., who had five goals, OES blew it open in the third quarter to take a four goal lead, and held on to secure the three goal victory. The OES fans stormed the field after the win and watched the award celebration.
Sadly though, the girls championship game didn't go as they had planned as they faced a seemingly invincible Lake Oswego team. "We made history," said captain Lexy T. "I'm proud of us for how far we went. The ending wasn't the best that's true, but it was still amazing for us to even get to the championship game and I'll remember our win against Jesuit forever," said captain Emma F. in reference to the semi-final game against Jesuit, where the OES girls came back from down seven goals mid-way through the second half and won in overtime. While they couldn't take down LO, the girls still had a very successful season and got to the state championship for the first time ever; second place is not something to be ashamed of, as I've learned in my many years of getting second place in fantasy football.
While the lacrosse teams are making history with their winning ways, the tennis teams simply did what they always do with their winning ways and took care of business.
The guys tennis team won their sixth state title in a row, as well as continuing a six year streak of at least one of the singles or doubles champion hailing from OES. Except this year, OES actually had three of the four finalists. Nat S. and Sam B. lost a hard fought match to Daniel L. and Alex O. in the finals. Vineet E. finally finished a season and almost breezed through the singles bracket as the #1 seed. "It was the year we hoped for and the year we worked hard for," said captain Nat S., "It was a great run and hopefully the streak can continue next year." The guys tennis program is graduating a whopping thirteen seniors, including all of their state players, so next year will be a much different look for the team, but I'm sure Lucas S. and co. are ready to handle it.
The girls tennis team took home a state title as well, their ninth all time, continuing to grow the success of the OES tennis programs. The girls took two doubles teams and two singles to Corvallis, or 'Corvegas', as it's known by some. Anna S. and Jennifer L. made it to the quarterfinals, and Kyla K. and Zoe C. made it to the semifinals before being knocked out by the eventual champs. In singles, Mia F. made it to the quarterfinals, and Kate K. made it all the way to the finals match. All six girls combined for enough points to secure the state championship for the team. "I'm proud of all of us for a really good season, and I know they'll be able to do really well next year," said senior Zoe C. The girls will be returning a lot of players next year so I'm sure they'll be well positioned to defend their title.
For track and field, OES sent five athletes between the boys and girls, including Stephanie F. who competed in three running events. During lunch, nearly the entire school gathered in the great hall to watch Stephanie run her 3000m, where she took second place, one spot better than she did the previous year. She was then able to qualify for the 400m finals a couple hours later, and then, with some actual rest behind her, she took fifth place. The second day was when she ran in her third event, the 1500m, where she won first place by a whopping five seconds! In the boys 3000m, also watched by many in the great hall, both Grant T. and Jack C. competed. Jack took second place as well and Grant took 7th place. In the 400m, Oren P. took fifth place, earning four points for the team. Eben R., who won districts in pole vault, was the sole competitor for OES in a field event where he tied for 9th place.
Lastly, and surely not least, actually if anything, best, were the OES golf teams. A lot of the other programs had had a lot of success in their pasts, but for the golf teams, the boys highest ever finish at state was 4th (last year) and the girls had never even fielded a state team before. But this year, both teams exceeded all expectations.
The girls won districts for the first time ever to start things off for their young team led by senior captain Clem D. It was safe to say they didn't have any set goal or place they wanted to reach going into state, and since they had never even made it to state before, any finish would be a record finish. It rained a lot in Corvallis where their state was held, and the girls played tough, with only four players the first day, so every score counted. They found themselves in fifth place by the end of day one, but the second day is where they really made their move. With some help from the other teams playing worse, the girls took advantage of their opportunity and improved by almost twenty strokes between day one and day two to jump up two spots and take third place in 4A/3A/2A/1A. Furthermore, freshman Anna L. took sixth place individually, beating Jane Schlendorf's record setting 8th place finish last year.
The boys team, captained by yours truly, smacked our rival PAA by thirty strokes in districts, and were riding a lot of momentum going into state. We had the lowest district team score in the entire state, and suddenly felt like we had an actual chance to win for the first time ever. After the first nine holes, we were in first place by five strokes over Cascade Christian, behind "Big Man" Alden F.'s 34 on the front nine where he had eight pars and an eagle. The back nine was tougher than the front, and we fell behind five strokes after the first day. I think of that as being down five at halftime of a basketball game; so anything could have happened. After the front nine on the second day, we actually gained a bit of ground and we were only down four strokes. Sadly, when the weather faded into rain, hail, snow, and 25 mph winds, our game followed suit, and we lost out on second place by 12 strokes to the two time defending champs Cascade Christian. What's special about that, though, is that the bad news was also the good news. Second place was another new record, two places better than last year, and better than we had expected at the beginning of the year. Alden especially made a name for himself by finishing in 4th place, the first top-10 finish in boys history and the best finish at state for both guys and girls. With Cascade Christian losing all five of their players next year, the boys are well prepared to make history yet again and win state for the first time in OES golf history.
Like I said at the beginning, this spring was a good one for the Aardvarks. Three state championships, two second place finishes, and a third place finish for six teams, as well as three individual state champs and eight top-5 finishers, all in one season. OES has always had a dominant sports program, but this season, in every single sport, we showed how far all of us have come. As a twelve season athlete from freshman year soccer through senior year golf, I'm definitely going to miss putting on the OES uniform, but I know that my teammates will carry on OES' winning tradition.


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This week, I would like to stay with the theme of owner-managed companies and look at the very important issue of financial dealings between the owner/directors and the company.
This is particularly important as there is evidence in many cases that the boundaries between the separate legal entity that the company is and the owner-managers sometimes gets blurred and sometimes ceases to exist.
This can be especially worrying if the "blurring" involves the moving of funds from the corporate environment into the owner's hands other than as a salary or dividend or by way of pension contributions. Now, this is not to say that this is not possible – it is. The owner may be selling an asset to the company and, provided this is for full market value – and no more – and depending on the nature of the property being disposed of, the only tax implication should be capital gains tax which will be an issue for the disposer, not the company.
Another way of extracting funds would be by way of share sale to the company, with resulting cancellation of the shares sold.
This could be treated as a distribution or a capital transaction depending on the circumstances. Another way would be through the repayment of all or part of an outstanding credit balance current account or capital account or loan account. I will look at this in a little more detail later.
The other main way, if none of the above applies, is for the company to, in effect, lend money to the owner-manager. In other words, the owner-manager "overdraws" his acc-ount with the company. A loan by a close company to an owner/director was considered in a recent tax case.
In the High Court case of Brennan (inspector of taxes) Deanby Investment Co Ltd, the Inland Revenue successfully appealed against the Special Commissioner's decision in favour of the taxpayer company. The chairman and his family owned the company. The company's main object was investment but its powers included lending money and it lent £30,000 to the chairman.
The Revenue issued an assessment on the company under the rule in section 419 ICTA 1988 treating the payment as a distribution. The Special Commissioner upheld the company's appeal, holding that the loan fell within the exception in section 419(1), that is, a loan by a close company to a participator, or an associate, made in the ordinary course of a business carried on by it which included the lending of money.
For the exception to apply requires that the company is an investment company carrying on a business which includes the lending of money and the loan is made in the ordinary course of that business.
This is to prevent tax avoidance by companies making loans to participators and leaving these outstanding so that they are, in effect, distributions.
The High Court held that making a loan to just one person, for example, a participator or an associate (even taking inter-company loans into account), did not comprise a business.
Section 419(1) requires that the business of making loans is carried out as a trading operation, that is, on a regular basis and with a variety of customers. Accordingly, the company was not within the exemption even though it had not sought (or obtained) a tax advantage. Hence a liability arose under section 419.
While the decision in this case turned on the facts of the case, for any adviser advising owner-managed companies a working knowledge of the "loan to participator" rules is well worth having, especially when dealing with how and when to withdraw funds from the company.
Most are familiar with the important "dividend salary" debate but what if the company already owes an owner-manager money or, as was the position in the Deanby case, the owner-manager withdraws funds from the business when he or she is not owed money by the company and the amount drawn is not categorised as a dividend or salary?
Most advisers would be reasonably familiar with credit balance "directors' accounts", that is, where the director pays over money to the company or leaves money in the company.
These credit balance acc-ounts may be known as loan accounts, capital accounts or current accounts.
A relatively quick read of the last set of accounts of a company will usually reveal their existence under "debtors" in the balance sheet although further detail is often given in the notes to the accounts.
Interest is rarely charged by the director and, where these credit balances exist, they give rise to the opportunity for tax-free drawing for the director. The credit balance will have usually arisen as a result of funds introduced at outset or during the course of the business other than as share capital.
Strategies have been des-igned by financial advisers and financial product providers to facilitate the release of credit balance accounts, sometimes to repay non-qualifying borrowings.
If the business needs acc-ess to funds following this withdrawal, then these can be made available through borrowing. Provided the necessary conditions are satisfied, then the directors can borrow and the interest payable, where the funds are used for business purposes and subject to the non-application of the anti-avoidance provisions, should be eligible for tax relief.
Next week, I will look at the situation where an owner/director overdraws from the company.
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Huawei Honor 8 reviews – Huawei launches their newest smart phones with the series Honor. Mobile Honor 8 launched prime territory for users in China.
Mobile phone Huawei Honor 8 touted has specifications very similar to mobile phone Huawei P9. Huawei Honor 8 has the screen size 5.2 inches with a resolution of 1080 pixel screen, as reported by GSMArena.com, Tuesday, July 12, 2016.
Honor 8 offers 4 GB of RAM with an internal storage space of 64 Gb. There are also additional storage space by using a MicroSD card. For the processor, the processor uses 8 Honor Octa-core Kirin 950, with four Cortex-72 cores up to 2.3 Gigahertz and also four Cortex-A53 core up to 1.8 Gigahertz.
Processor implanted in Honor 8 is indeed a little different with the phone Huawei P9. Mobile phone Huawei P9 using processor 955 Kirin, which is indeed higher than that owned Honor 8.
While other cell phone specifications Honor 8 mentioned has similarities with identical phone Huawei P9. This phone puts the two cameras on the back side as the main camera. Each camera has a 12 Megapixel capability with aperture f/1.4. As for the front camera is placed 8 megapixel capability with aperture f/2.4.
Honor 8 is already running at 4G LTE network, with two spaces of the SIM card. The second SIM space has a dual function, can be used to put a SIM card or external memory.
On the completeness of the battery, there is a battery capable of 3,000 mAH. This phone is already using the USB type C to charge the battery. Honor 8 work with the Android operating system 6.0 Marshmallows and Huawei EMUI 4.1.
Other features that are provided are fingerprint scanner that sits at the back side of the phone.
Currently new Honor 8 will be available for Chinese settlement began on 19 July 2016. Prime sales in China will be conducted at 10.08 a.m. local time. Europe also reportedly will soon get the Chinese-made mobile phones in beberaapa week ahead.
Mobile Honor 8 will be available with a choice of color Pearl White, Sunrise Gold, Midnight Black, cherry blossom Pink and Sapphire Blue. This phone will be sold at a price of $ 298 with 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB storage space.
While the mobile phone with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB storage space will be sold at a price of $ 373.
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Gift Guide 2018: Best ideas for pop culture collectors
Here's a selection of top gift ideas for the pop culture collectors in the family.
Aquaman Movie: Mera (DC Collectibles, $165) Limited to 5,000 pieces, this polyresin statue by sculptor James Marsano offers a realistic representation of actress Amber Heard's portrayal of the royal Atlantean in Warner Bros. new film about the King of the Seas.
Jutting forward atop a wave at nearly 15 inches tall, Mera arrives in a finely painted, skin-tight, meshed, emerald-colored bodysuit with gold accents that looks ripped from the film's costume department. The statue highlights her gold crown and orangish-red hair flying back along with her arm pointed forward in a pose representing her thrusting out from the water.
The DC Comics' legend stands with one leg raised and one embedded in a mixed-media base depicting translucent, bluish water and also displaying the Aquaman movie logo.
Marvel Movie Gallery: Dr. Strange (Diamond Select Toys, $45) Gift-givers looking for a deal will really appreciate this 10-inch-tall PVC diorama featuring the Master of the Mystical Arts standing in the war-torn streets of New York based on the movie "Avengers: Infinity War."
Dressed in his film authentic blue garb with flowing red cape, Dr. Stranges right arm is thrust forward with a hand ready to conjure a spell. His left arm and hand stay lower at his side as he wields a translucent orange disk of magical energy ready to attack one of Thanos' minions.
Sculptor Nelson X. Asencio of Gentle Giant Studios almost delivers a perfect likeness of actor Benedict Cumberbatch, although a slightly younger and more cherubic version.
Paint details to appreciate include the golden necklace around his neck (with embedded green Infinity stone), silver buckles on his sash and belts, light-blue arm wraps and a display case with shaded rock rubble and dark red sewer piping.
Stranger Things: Ghostbusters Deluxe 4-Pack (McFarlane Toys, $69.99) Taking its cue from a scene set during Halloween in the second season of the popular Netflix sci-fi horror series Stranger Things, this quartet of roughly 6.5-inch-tall action figures offers the four main boys dressed in beige Ghostbusters jumpsuits.
Specifically, owners get decent sculpted likenesses of Finn Wolfhard as Mike Wheeler, Noah Schnapp as Will Byers, Caleb McLaughlin as Lucas Sinclair and Gaten Matarazzo as Dustin Henderson. Figures boast 14 points of articulation for maximum poseability and even have name patches on the suits.
Each figure gets a fully detailed Proton Pack with a tethered wand to wear (styled just like the boys would build) and, also for the group to share, a ghost trap, a TMP video camera and a tiny creature nicknamed Dart.
Suffice it to report, this is one of those dream action-figure sets for the hard-core "Stranger Things" fan.
DC Designer Series: Jim Lee Trinity (DC Collectibles, $175) Limited to 5,000 pieces, the most iconic trio of heroes in the DC Comics' universe comes to three-dimensional life in this set of 7-inch-tall polyresin statues.
Of course, we are talking about Batman (sculpted by Paul Harding), Superman (Jack Mathews) and Wonder Woman (Clayburn Moore), all created to resemble the illustrative might of legendary comic book artist Jim Lee.
Batman is dressed in his grey-and-black costume (with yellow utility belt) and posed in almost a running stance with arms thrust on either side.
Superman gets his familiar red-and-blue costume with a hint of yellow while modeled with his face looking down, but fists ready to pummel.
Wonder Woman wears a blue-red-and-gold, star-filled, mini-skirted outfit as she looks to the heavens with flowing black hair while wielding a sword and a gold-and-silver shield.
The statues are mounted on separate, logo-encrusted bases with one leg hanging off of the base and each wearing radically flowing capes (Batman's is roughly 8 inches long measured to his cowl) offering further motion to their dynamic poses.
Suffice it to report, these are nearly museum quality keepsakes, but I'll offer a few words of caution. Each figures fragile polyresin cape could be trouble if the mini masterpieces are left in an unprotected environment. Get these beauties in a case for safe keeping.
Gerard Way's Batman (DC Collectibles, $80) Based on a design by Mr. Way, the lead singer of the band Chemical Romance and occasional comic book scribe, this nearly 8-inch-tall polyresin statue offers a haunting and stark vision of the Dark Knight.
Sculpted by Jonathan Matthews, the monochromatic gem features an emaciated Batman in nearly all-black costuming with a bluish, pale-white and scarred face (under his cowl) standing on a black-and-white bat logo base.
His tattered cape is held up by skeletal-like arms to display etched grey symbols and a cross pattern on its interior. Rounding out the design is a grey belt with a batarang hanging from it and padlock dangling over his heart.
Limited to 5,000 pieces, this is a gift worthy for any Goth-loving, comic book fan in the family.
DC Artists Alley: Poison Ivy (DC Collectibles, $40) Based on the artwork of illustrator Sho Murase, this 6.5-inch-tall vinyl statue offers a holiday theme color scheme for one of Batman's more beautiful archenemies.
Sculpted by Sam Greenwell and limited to 500 pieces, the three-dimensional work of art highlights Poison Ivy with flowing red-and-green hair and wearing a shiny green, full-piece bathing suit covering her super-white skin. She is sitting on an emerald-colored stalk shaped like a throne, complete with teeth popping out of the foliage.
Wise owners should be able to use a bit of string or wire to get Poison Ivy, who is made of plastic and not very heavy, attached to a Christmas tree and offer an unusual ornament for guests to appreciate.
Lord Shaxx (McFarlane Toys, $34.99) Lovers of the first-person shooter Destiny will truly appreciate this 10-inch-tall, solid PVC figure representing the handler of the Crucible territories where Guardians settled their disputes.
Wearing the colors of elite Vanguard class of Guardians, he is encased in orange-and-silver armor with fur on his shoulders (that looks more like brown shrubbery) and a familiar single-horned helmet while packing a removable hand cannon in his holster.
The figure, initially posed with fisted hands resting on its mid-section, offers 11 points of articulation and is almost heavy enough to be a bedroom door stop to guard new owners.
The package also includes a code to unlock a Controlled Chaos emblem to be used in the actual video game.
DC Comics Gallery: The Batman Who Laughs (Diamond Select Toys, $45) Fans of last year's sequential art series "Dark Nights: Metal" will love this creepy, 10-inch-tall, three-dimensional statue presenting a Jokerized version of the Caper Crusader looking ripped from the comic book pages.
The figure, presented in a nearly all-black costume with military boots, resembles something Clive Barker would have concocted in a nightmare.
It features a patchwork of buckled leather straps on its chest and shoulders, and a golden metallic spiked band covering its pointed cowl and eyes. The creature grips gold chains in one hand and a playing card in the other.
And, just to add a final scare factor, between the statue's extended, buckled collar is the Joker's smiling, pasty face with yellowed teeth.


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COLUMBIA -- The S.C. Department of Education doesn't want the S.C. Department of Agriculture telling it what to do.
But turf tensions between the two state agencies gave way Wednesday, as a Senate panel approved a bill to encourage schools to serve students locally grown produce.
The legislation, S. 191, aims to build tighter links between farms, schools, produce distributors and others. It would also encourage school districts to come up with nutrition plans to purchase locally grown farm products and offer training to school food service staff.
J.W. Ragley, with the Department of Education, aired several objections during a Senate subcommittee meeting. He emphasized that the program already exists.
"It was funded with a federal grant that the Department of Education had originally won," said Ragley. "We reapplied for that grant, and it went to the Department of Agriculture this time around."
He said $254 million in federal dollars supports school nutrition programs and flows through the state education department.
Ragley also questioned whether the bill would "tell us that the Department of Agriculture is going to tell the Department of Education and the schools, which the Department of Agriculture doesn't regulate, what they're to do."
But Aaron Wood, with the state agriculture agency, said that wouldn't be the case.
"We want this to be a cooperative effort, and we have no problems with an advisory role," he said.
Among the bill's points is one that calls for the agriculture agency to create a "South Carolina Fresh on the Campus" website, which the education agency would have to link to from its website.
"This keeps local dollars in South Carolina," added Wood. "And from a food safety perspective, we trust the food safety system in South Carolina for local products very strongly."
Russell Ott with the S.C. Farm Bureau also backed the bill.
Sen. Yancey McGill, D-Williamsburg, praised the efforts of S.C. Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers before arguing for the bill's passage.
"When we can shop at home, we need to do it as often as we possibly can," said McGill. "We need to try to keep tax dollars here in South Carolina.
Both Weathers and Superintendent of Education Mick Zais are Republicans, reelected and elected, respectively, in 2010.
On Wednesday Sen. Tom Corbin, R-Greenville, had warned that the bill might need regulations to follow it up.
But Wood said afterward the proposal has no regulatory ramifications, and that the agency hopes to broaden it to universities, hospitals, and suppliers such as Sodexo Inc.
The Department of Agriculture won a competitive $100,000 federal grant last fall for farm-to-school efforts. The proposal is one of a handful of discussions taking place among state leaders over how to reduce obesity rates in state residents and promote healthier eating habits.


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The official motion picture trailer for Hillary Duff's controversial new film, "The Haunting of Sharon Tate," was just released, and it looks pretty frightening. Inspired by the real-life murder of Hollywood starlet Sharon Tate in 1969, the film stars Hillary and actor Jonathan Bennett depicting a mix of actual, rumored and re-imagined events leading up the killing of the pregnant actress and four others by members of the Charles Manson cult.
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text: How crazy is the Seattle construction market? One indicator is the date on which the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections (SDCI) will accept new building permit submittals, known as the intake date. SDCI uses intake dates to regulate their work flow. The busier they are the further out the earliest available intake date. This year intake dates have been available about three months out, a considerable amount of time. We typically use this time to gather preliminaries, work on design and prepare construction documents so it doesn't slow us down much. As of yesterday the November intake dates were all taken and SDCI has stopped issuing intake dates altogether. This applies to any construction project, not just backyard cottages. It is safe to assume that new intake dates will be added for the year. It does highlight the unprecedented level of construction activity and increasing complexity of the land use, drainage, and energy codes that are affecting all aspects of the industry.


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A More Minimalist Mindful Life/
Recently I saw a documentary, 'The Minimalists' – which highlights primarily the work of two friends, Ryan Nicodemus and Joshua Fields Millburn who have books, a website and lectures that support the concept of minimalism. They are a pair of young, former high-flyers who discovered that despite their amazing jobs and top salaries and the myriad of possessions they had accumulated, they were far from content and happy. They subsequently abandoned these lives to take up the challenge of living with a very small footprint.
Their message definitely resonated with me as 'simplify' has become a big goal in my own life. For many years life was very complicated and burdensome and I'm now in a place where things are far simpler. I was kept busy doing a myriad of things to support the multitude of 'stuff' going on in my life and it felt heavy and at times drama-filled and even out of control. So much time, energy and money are involved in maintaining a life like that! It can mean we sacrifice what we consider truly important – people, both others and ourselves.
So to continue with 'The Minimalists' Ryan and Joshua simplifed their working lives so they could be more in control, more in the moment, work less and be less stressed but they also embarked on a major downsizing in their possessions and I feel myself being drawn to this concept as well. And it isn't about giving away everything you love and existing in a life without esoteric pleasure. Instead they explained that they have fewer versions of everything but absolutely love what they do have! For example, instead of having twenty shirts that are 'ok', they have six they absolutely 'adore'! I love this idea too – how freeing to look in your wardrobe and be happy to wear anything in it! I've still got some way to go – my wardrobe is way too big! I wear perhaps 20% of my wardrobe but every outing and every day involves wading through it all to make the decision of what to wear! I feel a new project coming on!
They weren't the only minimalists featured in the documentary, they shared a myriad of people living in a very similar way. One was a permanent traveller whose total life possessions were in two small carry bags. There was another who had chosen to abandon the big house for a tiny one so she could reduce her expenses, work less and lead a simpler, more connected life. Another segment featured a young family and the parents decided to minimalize their personal possessions and household items substantially. However, they felt the kids didn't need to be so strict with their own personal stuff so were using their own example of how they live to positively influence their children towards leading a less materialistic life. I admire that gentle parenting approach – it's thoughtful on many levels and joins the other people featured in a common theme of mindful living.
'Love people and use Things' –Joshua Fields Millburn made this comment of undeniable wisdom in the documentary. It keeps going around in my head. I understand that most probably we all agree with this sentiment in an intellectual sense but do we actually live our lives according to it? For me that is at its essence what this is about – it's about honouring people – ourselves and others and to treat possessions as what they really are – things to be gratefully used! If we make mindful decisions about how to live our lives, how much attention we place on accumulating 'things' we will find far more time, energy and yes even money for the things that matter – people and that includes ourselves as well as others.


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Meet our Directors
Chris Dobson, the artistic director for the Oregon Children's Choir (OCC) and the director of The Oregon Young Men's Ensemble, holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from the University of Oregon. Growing up in Eugene, he was a member of the OCC for 10 years, an intern for two years, and has directed choirs in the organization since 2005. Chris was the 2005 recipient of the Max D. Risinger Award for Excellence in Choral Music Education. As an active local musician, he conducts and sings with various choirs throughout the performance season. He has performed and directed ensembles on stages around the world, including the Choirs of America Festival for Top Choirs at Carnegie Hall in New York City in 2015. He has also served as clinician, adjudicator and guest conductor for various Oregon choral festivals such as the 2017 Varsity Vocals A Cappella Open, the 2017 International Championship of Collegiate Acappella Northwest Semifinals, and the 2013 Oregon Children's Choir Festival. Chris currently teaches choirs at South Eugene High School and sings with the nationally-recognized contemporary acappella group, Rezonate. He is also an active composer and arranger, having won the best original arrangement award at the Northwest Harmony Sweepstakes competition in March of 2009.
Siera Kaup, a co-director of the Oregon Junior Girlhoir, is a certified music teacher. Siera Kaup is currently an elementary music specialist in Eugene's 4J School District. She is a graduate of the University of Oregon with her bachelor's degree in Music Education. Siera is a current member of The Motet Singers and previously performed for three years with University of Oregon's Chamber Choir, with whom she competed in choral competitions abroad as well as performed in the Oregon Bach Festival. Siera has also served as Music Director at University of Oregon's University Theatre. We are so excited to welcome Siera to the OCC conducting team!
Kyle Ludwig, the director of the Oregon Boychoir, is a tenor vocalist, entrepreneur, and producer from Salem, OR. He is currently a senior seeking a Bachelor of Music in Music Education at the University of Oregon. During his time at the University of Oregon he has performed with the UO Chamber Choir directed by Dr. Sharon Paul and the all-male a cappella group On The Rocks. During his time with the UO Chamber Choir, they performed in Austria, Spain and Marktoberdorf, Germany where they placed 2nd at the International Chamber Choir Competition. During his time with On The Rocks, he has recorded on the album Alder Alley and performed all over the U.S. where they opened for Boyz II Men at the House of Blues - Chicago. Mr. Ludwig is also active in the church community leading worship at New Hope Eugene, the Eugene House of Prayer, and community wide worship nights by OneHope. He also directs and produces for the worship team, Collide Worship, who is currently working on producing their first album. Mr. Ludwig's previous experience as a chorister, recording artist, producer, and performer will give students insight and an understanding of how to be a musician. He wants to enable the next generation to become whoever they want to be through the love of music making.
Andria Martin, the director of the Prelude Choir, is a certified music teacher with a Master in Education from Antioch University. She holds a Bachelor in Communications from the University of Puget Sound with an emphasis in music. Andria is currently the music specialist at Ridgeview Elementary in Springfield. She has taught in Springfield since 2001. Andria's classes are high-energy and engage students through movement, dance, instruments, singing, and games. In her spare time, Andria enjoys playing jazz piano at local venues. Andria also loves traveling, hiking, running, and biking with her two daughters, ages 11 & 13, and her husband. She looks forward to directing the Prelude Choir every Monday!
Megan Perdue, the director of Synergy, is currently the Director of Choral Studies at North Eugene High School. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music from University of Oregon and a Master of Music in Music Education from the University of Washington. Megan is the Oregon State Representative for the A Cappella Education Association and is passionate about a cappella music, singing with University of Oregon's Divisi from 2003-2006. In addition to Divisi, Megan has performed with the University of Washington Chamber Singers, Oregon Bach Festival, Eugene Opera, Eugene Symphony, Luxe Women's A Cappella, and the University of Oregon Chamber Choir and University Singers. Megan has previously taught at the University of Oregon, Lake Oswego High School, Miramonte High School (Orinda, CA), and Piedmont East Bay Children's Choir (Oakland, CA). As a former member of Oregon Children's Choir, Megan is excited to bring this unique experience back to our community.
Jennifer Searl, the director of the Oregon Girlchoir, received her Bachelor of Music Education from the University of Oregon. She and her husband, Bruce, are local composers and have a music publishing company, Aardvark Hill. They have been commissioned to compose over 10 works for the Oregon Children's Choral Festival and became directors of the Festival in 2009. Jennifer is an award winning composer, receiving Malecki Music's coveted Merit Series award for Our World, as well as receiving numerous Festival Favorite awards. She and her husband have written and composed two children's musicals, one of which, A Mouse Christmas, has sold to schools and churches all over the world. She is also the accompanist for Churchill High School and Kennedy Middle School and has a private piano studio. In her spare time, she loves spending time with her family, bicycling, baking and cooking! Jennifer has been a part of the Oregon Children's Choir since 1983 and was also our Executive Music Director from 2009-2013.
Jacob Steinberger, the director of Counterpoint, received both a bachelor and master of music education from the University of Oregon. Throughout his career, Jacob has taught students of all ages from all over the state of Oregon, directed and performed in many vocal and instrumental ensembles, including jazz, classical, musical theater and contemporary genres. Most notably was his appearance with On the Rocks on NBC's a'cappella competition, The Sing-Off Season 2. Currently, Jacob is the Director of Choirs and teaches AP Music Theory at Churchill High School. He also holds positions as Music Director of the Emerald Valley Honor Choir, and is on the teaching staff with the Oregon Ambassadors of Music. Because music making and consuming have the potential to be such transformative experiences, Jacob looks to compel his singers to communicate the message of the music by singing with their whole body and soul, not just their voice. In addition to being immersed in many musical endeavors, Jacob enjoys the outdoors, traveling with his wife, Amanda, and spending as much time as possible with his two Boston Terriers, Arlo and Marve.
Wayne Strong, the director of the Oregon Junior Boychoir, was born and raised around Ashland, Oregon. He began playing the piano when he was two years old. In 1981, he moved to Eugene to attend the University of Oregon and became the Minister of Music and Youth at East Side Baptist Church in Springfield. In 1982, he became a Music Specialist with the Springfield School District where he has taught at Guy Lee Elementary, Walterville Elementary, Mt. Vernon Elementary and Goshen Elementary and Middle School. He was the musical director of Thurston High Schools production, "Spoke Song," and has produced one or two musical theater productions a year since 1984, in Springfield elementary and middle schools. In 1987, he received a Master of Music in Music Education from the University of Oregon. He studied music education and Orff music education. In 2006, he began accompanying the Oregon Junior Boychoir and later accompanied the Oregon Boychoir. He has also directed OCC children's vocal summer camps. Wayne has enjoyed being the Assistant Director, Musical Director and Orchestra Director for many of Rose Children's Theater Productions. Wayne is a long time leader in children's music in the Eugene/Springfield community, and is currently the Music Specialist at Guy Lee Elementary and is on staff as an Associate Pastor of East Side Baptist Church. He continues to work with Rose Children's Theater and the Oregon Children's Choir. He received a Teacher Leader Licensure from the State of Oregon and served on the Teacher Leader Cadre' for the Springfield School District. He also teaches the music, theater and arts classes for the Springfield STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) after school and summer school programs. He is excited to direct the Junior Boychoir and work with the OCC family.
Laura Wayte, our Vocal Development Director, has been a soloist and chorister most of her life. Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, Laura is coaching our students individually and in small groups during their regular choir rehearsals, providing targeted guidance with singing technique. As a soloist she sang with opera companies such as San Francisco Opera, Los Angeles Opera, Berkeley Opera and Nevada Opera, and with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Berkeley Symphony, the San Francisco Choral Society and Santa Fe Symphony. Laura has taught voice at the University of Oregon, Loyola Marymount University, the Los Angeles Children's Choir and privately. Since moving to Eugene in 2006 Laura has performed with Eugene Opera in Nixon in China, The Turn of the Screw, Don Giovanni and Dead Man Walking, with the Eugene Symphony, the Oregon Mozart Players and the Eugene Concert Choirs, and is a frequent recitalist. More information at www.LauraWayte.com.


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Earlier this month, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a letter sent to Dr. PRP America for claims made on its website for an unapproved medical device that the San Diego-based company claims can help concentrate and extract blood platelets, as well as adjust blood plasma levels.
Mary Malarkey, director of the Office of Compliance and Biologics Quality at FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, wrote in the letter that a review of FDA's databases found the company has not obtained approval or clearance for its Dr. PRP Kit used with or without the PRP Centrifuge.
According to the company's website, the PRP Kit costs $85 and the centrifuge costs $2,199.
FDA says the website makes a number of claims that have not been reviewed by FDA and indicates the devices may be used for a variety of purposes, including the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries and tissue regeneration and rejuvenation.
"The Dr. PRP Kit whether sold with or without the PRP Centrifuge appears to be adulterated under section 501(f)(1)(B) of the Act, 21 U.S.C. 351(f)(1)(B), because you do not have an approved application for premarket approval (PMA) in effect pursuant to section 515(a) of the Act, 21 U.S.C. 360e(a), or an approved application for an investigational device exemption (IDE) under section 520(g) of the Act, 21 U.S.C. 360j(g)," the letter says. "Additionally, the same device appears to be misbranded under section 502(o) the Act, 21 U.S.C. 352(o), because notice or other information respecting the device was not provided to FDA, as required by section 510(k) of the Act, 21 U.S.C. 360(k)."
Dr. PRP America's Marcy Rogers told Focus via email that her company does not manufacture these kits. "We purchased them initially from the manufacturer, Dr. PRP RMedica, based in Seoul who was selling them as a blood tube which in fact they are. They indicated in their promotional materials they were FDA approved as a blood tube. Their company in the US, Dr. PRP USA, is marketing these kits just as we did. We changed suppliers 12 months or longer ago to another vendor in Seoul who also has a blood tool kit and a centrifuge. All of the materials on our website came from the manufacturer...I am working with the FDA to resolve any issues and called their consumer safety officer [on Monday] upon receipt of the letter."
Editor's note: This article was updated on Tuesday, 11/29, with Rogers' comments on the letter.
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Diagnosing and Treating Tooth Sensitivity to Hot and Cold
By J. Brent Gorrell on October 04, 2016
If your teeth have become sensitive to hot and cold temperatures, you may have come to accept tooth sensitivity as a natural and inevitable part of your life. Perhaps you've even found ways to cope with this sensitivity, letting your food cool down before you take that first bite or ordering your water without ice at a restaurant. What you may not realize is that your sensitivity to hot and cold are not the result of aging or changes in your mouth, but more likely the result of underlying dental problems. The good news is that these problems can probably be treated with restorative dentistry procedures, and your quality of life could be improved substantially as a result.
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World Varietals: Bordeaux Deconstructed with Sue Nordberg
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Indeed, I have. I have read more of the Hannah Swensen series (by Joanne Fluke). Books 2-7 to be exact. And I find they are growing on me. I still find Hannah slightly obnoxious, but I need to pass the time until I get can my hands on the new release of my other Minnesota-based mysteries. I've also been continuing to work my way through Jonathan Kellerman's Alex Delaware series, completing books 13-18. I enjoy these characters, but I think it's time for a little break from them too.
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As you may know, our Leaving Cert students in Cork have obtained the highest grades in the country in French for the past 16 years. Last year was no different – while 5.6% of students obtained a H1 nationally, over 30% of our students obtained this grade. This is due to the smart no-nonsense approach we take in preparing our students for the exam as well as the fantastic learning methods we have developed over the past 21 years in the grinds industry. Due to the huge demand around the country from our followers on Snapchat, Instagram and Facebook we will be continuing our Dublin Workshop series during the 2018-2019 academic year. This programme is a complete support system where students receive 3 workshops along with a series of 20 exclusive Facebook live streaming lessons as well as Facebook messenger facility. The three part series will be complemented with exclusive Facebook Streaming Videos to ensure students have regular contact with the programme director, Natasha Lynch. The programme also will include access to our Quizlet App – where much of the content has been uploaded so that students can revise and practise the course content on the go using their phones.
The programme includes online support from October 2018 right through to the LC exams and online Facebook live streamings to practise what has been covered in each workshop.
Topics to include :
How to complete a perfect Reading Comp (30% of the LC exam) including grammar terminology for the grammar questions;
How to studying for the Listening Exam effectively (20% of the LC exam)
Oral (25% of the LC exam) : We will provide exclusive content that is guaranteed to impress the examiner. We will also share exclusive tips and tricks – how to WOW the examiner in the oral exam – how to lead the conversation – all guaranteed to achieve maximum marks.
Written (25% of the LC exam): Diary and Opinion Pieces (Qu'en pensez-vous style questions) will be tackled during the programme. Exclusive content will be shared at the workshops and then practised during the Facebook live streamings to ensure that students have grasped everything. We will NOT include letter-writing or emails as these questions are marked harder following the Chief Examiner Reports from the Department of Education.
All students will receive workshop handouts and packs with all content included – exclusive oral and written material; worksheets to be completed on the day and at home to perfect the structures taught; exclusive tips including how to cut down learning quickly, how to maximise points in the Language and Communication part of the written paper, and how to study effectively to ensure students reach their potential for June. We will show students how our material can complement what is being taught in school to ensure that time is wisely spent learning school material. We will equip each student with skills in knowing how best to manipulate the material they have already learned to get most marks. This is the smartest approach to the paper.
All those participating will be invited to join an exclusive Essential French Facebook Group. In this group we will hold a series of 20 Facebook live streaming videos to further enhance the programme and material taught. In keeping with the learning community we have fostered in Cork, students are encouraged to share and swap study tips in different subjects. Furthermore, due to the fantastic feedback from this year's students, we have decided to continue to offer an additional Study Facility at no extra cost. Sean Smyth, Study Guru, former EF student who sat his Leaving Cert June 2017 and obtained 625 points (including a H1 in French) will give a STUDY SKILLS presentation at each workshop. He will also upload Facebook Livestreamings on different aspects of the LC exam, throughout the year, sharing his tips and tricks on how to maximise points for the LC in all subjects.
The workshops and Facebook live streamings will be presented by Natasha Lynch, BCL, MBS, Director and Founder of Essential French.
Dates of Seminars : 1. Start of Oct Midterm (Sat 27th Oct); 2. Feb Midterm (Sat or Sun – to be confirmed) 3. Easter Holidays (Sat or Sun – to be confirmed) Dates to be confirmed shortly!
Venue : Gibson Hotel (on Luas line for those travelling from Heuston Station) We specifically chose this hotel to make travel as easy as possible – our students this year travelled from 15 counties all over Ireland!)
Time : 1pm-5pm (break of 20 mins during this session)
Cost : €355. The Early Bird Offer is now closed.
Fee includes : attendance to 3 Workshops (12 hours face-to-face tuition). a minimum of 20 Facebook Live Streaming sessions, all programme material, online support on Messager in between workshops via our private Facebook Group; also exclusive access to the programme content via our Quizlet App.
This programme is open only to students studying for the Leaving Cert French exam. Teachers, parents etc will not be permitted to attend. Content is Exclusive to Workshop students and Intellectual Property rights apply. T&C apply.
Before you make your mind up – why not read the reviews from this year's students? Some travelled across the country to attend the workshops, some were 5th year students looking to get ahead for the LC year. If you are interested – contact Louisa email@example.com
"Doing the Dublin Workshops helped me so much! French was not one of my strongest subjects and because of that I found it hard to enjoy it. Natasha's innovative way of teaching French cuts out all of the pointless information and you actually enjoy learning it. As well as that she gives you strategies to help you approach all parts of the exam, for the first time ever I actually felt confident going into the oral because I knew that I was in control the conversation. It was also really fun to meet people from all around the country. Natasha is an amazing support all year round, answering messages day and night! I would highly recommend the workshops to anyone."
(Pamela Earl, Leaving Cert, Carlow)
"Doing these workshops has really built my confidence in French. Natasha breaks down the heavy work load of the French course and teaches it in a simple and effective way and her teaching is driven with passion. All the notes she gives can be used to tackle every type of question that could come up. I'd strongly recommend this course to everyone. Thanks for everything Natasha !☺" (Lee Collins, Leaving Cert, Limerick)
"I can't stress enough how much essential french has helped me, from the very start to the preparation for the orals and the final exam. the content is of such a high standard and my grade definitely improved. i got more help from the Dublin workshop and the Facebook service than i did in all the 6 years of studying french in school. If you follow Natasha's advice and learn the material, there is no doubt that you'll get the grade you want. i would definitely recommend to attend their workshops and book your place ASAP" (Sarah Abdullah, Leaving Cert, Dublin)
"Really recommend the Dublin workshop to any student trying to pass LC french or anyone going for a H1! I found it so helpful and not only the three workshops but having Natasha's support online nearly 24/7.. great study ideas for all parts of the exam and just overall so helpful!" (Paul Dunne, Leaving Cert, Westmeath)
"I absolutely loved the Dublin workshop this year, it was so worth the journey from Donegal!! Natasha and all the EF team are so so lovely and so willing to help with everything, would 100% recommend to everyone interested!! ❤💙" (Caitlin Finn,5th year, Donegal)
"Doing these workshops really helped as I always struggled with French. With the amazing EF notes, 3r method for listening and tips for reading comps it greatly improved my grade. Natasha's constant online support. positivity and no nonsense approach got me through the struggles I had with French. I was certainly worth the trips to Dublin and I would highly recommend it" (Danny Mc Sweeney, Leaving Cert, Killarney)
"This course is really helpful and Natasha helps you prepare for each individual section.It is clear to see that Natasha is an expert and gives valuable notes that will help you with each written piece. I Couldn't have done a better french course". (Maram Mukhtar, Leaving Cert, Dublin)
"I would recommend this course so much. It helped me to condense my learning instead of learning pages and pages of notes from my teacher. The oral notes and advice made the whole thing less stressful and the study tips really aided my motivation". (Roisin Keady, Leaving Cert, Co. Laois)
"I really enjoyed the workshops. I learned so many tips an the constant help throughout the year was very beneficial. I would definitely recommend doing these workshops as you will see an improvement in your grade. I am so happy I did". ( Ava Hanratty, Leaving Cert, Dublin)


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So over the last two weeks this surf competition thing happened in Long Beach. I'm not sure if you're aware of it, because I sure haven't written anything about it.
In case you've lived under a rock, the folks at Quiksilver have put together a handy recap of the entire Quiksilver Pro. Even if you watched every heat like me, there are a ton of new camera angles and interviews. Kelly Slater's comments towards the end are the icing on the cake for this unbelievably successful event.