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This summer, KHC features daily posts about the speakers and topics in the Humanities catalog. Today's featured presentation is "Film and Discussion: Florence, Kansas" by Steve Lerner.
Like many rural communities today, the story of Florence, Kansas, is one of loss and resilience in the face of a changing economic landscape. Filmmaker Steve Lerner was captivated by the people he found there and their sense of pride and commitment to their community. "'Florence, Kansas' explores the history, challenges, and future of one small Kansas town in the voices of those who live there," says Lerner of his short film of interviews.
"Their experience will resonate with many others in small towns all across rural America today."
Steve's Speakers Bureau presentation begins with a film screening of "Florence, Kansas," followed by a discussion that explores the rich history and challenges of Kansas small towns and their dreams for the future.
Steve Lerner is a psychologist, songwriter, and filmmaker. He founded and directed Menninger Video Productions, which produced many teaching films for mental health professionals. He also directed a number of documentaries and several short dramatic films as well. "Florence, Kansas" was produced by the Florence Historical Society and Lerner.
You can bring Steve Lerner's "Film & Discussion: Florence, Kansas" or one of the other presentations in the Humanities catalog to your community for FREE with a Resource Center Support Grant. It's quick and easy! Visit the Speakers Bureau page to get started or contact Leslie Von Holten, director of programs, at leslie(at)kansashumanities.org for more information.

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Your favorite sugar cookies get a NEW look! Sugar cookies in stick form, with a simple glaze. And…of course sprinkles!
Hello, my sprinkled, glazed beauties!
Sugar Cookie Sticks
These adorable cookies get baked all at once! No need for chilling. No rolling pin needed. You press the sugar cookie dough into a 15x10x1 inch baking pan. Bake in a 375 F degree oven for 18 minutes. Slice into 1 inch sticks. Allow the cookies to completely cool, before adding the glaze. Drizzle the glaze over the sugar cookie sticks and top with sprinkles.
Such a quick and easy dessert to make for parties! These sugar cookie sticks baked up soft, slightly delicate, and very tasty! They're very easy on the eyes, too.
Dress up your dessert table with these!
Luckily, I took them to a family reunion to share. Because… Landon and I, couldn't stop eating them!
Sugar Cookie Sticks – Makes over 2 dozen sticks (28 sticks)
- 1 cup softened butter
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- pinch of salt
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons water
- sprinkles
Step One: Preheat oven to 375 F degrees. Line a 15x10x1 inch baking pan with parchment paper, set aside. Whisk together the softened butter and sugar. Add in the vanilla and eggs, whisk well. Stir in the corn starch, baking powder, and salt. Combine the flour into the creamed mixture. Stir together until all the flour is thoroughly mixed, and a dough has formed.
Step Two: Evenly, press the sugar cookie dough into the 15x10x1 inch baking pan. (The cookie dough will cover the entire pan. Just keep pressing the dough evenly into the whole pan.) Bake in the preheated oven for 18 minutes. The edges will get lightly golden. Allow to cool in the pan.
Step Three: Once the pan of cookies cooled, slice them in the pan. Make the first slice across the middle, widthwise (each cookie stick will be 5 inches tall). Then slice 1 inch slices, for each cookie stick.
For the Glaze – Mix together the powdered sugar, and water until combined. Drizzle over the sugar cookie sticks, while still in the pan. Top with sprinkles. Allow the glaze to set up.
TIP: A fork or a spoon, can be used to drizzle the glaze. Scoop up some of the glaze and go back and forth over the pan of sliced sugar cookie sticks. Repeat, until all the glaze is gone.
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If you're going to blackmail/extort/take over the world, never EVER tell anyone what you're going to do.
Rex Stout had thought of this back 60+ years ago when he penned the Nero Wolfe trilogy. In the first book, the blackmailer decides to blackmail nemerous people with money (doctors, professionals, low-level celebrities) with false but plausible stories about their past. One year of a high-priced phony subscription was enough to get him off their backs. It worked remarkably well until ...
Correct answer for all those would-be Ernst Stavro Blofelds out there: hire Hillary if you want to succeed in world domination.
Incorrect: Slow moving industrial laser gradually approaching crotch.
That you shouldn't waste time preaching to the secret agent or thinking up some fun way of killing him -- just shoot him... :-P
Lesson from successful villains.
Buy the media's favor.
Promise free stuff to the lame, lazy, weak, stupid, and perverted.
Promise the jealous that you will hurt or destroy those they envy.
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SEGA has began rebranding itself for a new direction. The gaming giant is giving itself a new corporate identity and it is centered around the concept of "Amazing SEGA"
The new corporate identity concept has been communicated through a bizarre video of an eye, an emotional clip featuring Toshihiro Nagoshi, who works on the Yakuza series, as well as a making of video.
SEFA has stated that"Amazing SEGA" is an identity which is focused on providing more surprises than ever to the consumers and fans. As such, SEGA plans to turn this into a branding tool for all of their subsidiaries to use going forward.
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Member or non-member, athlete or not, Tri-Cities Baptist Church welcomes you and your family to our facility. Our gym features a walking track, weight room, full-length basketball court, children's playroom, and men's and women's bathrooms with showers. We invite you to share the gift that God has given to us.
Reserving the Gym
A calendar request is required for facility usage and must be approved by TCBC staff. TCBC staff reserves the right to give preference of date, time, and location to TCBC ministry events. Space may not be used without a reservation. A new calendar request is required for each event, or annually for ongoing events.
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- No activity will be permitted which is contrary to church policies.
- The calendar request form must be submitted online and check for the appropriate amount at least one week prior to the event.
- A key will be issued for the entrance to the gym. This key must be returned to the office after the event. If this key is lost or damaged, you will be charged $25.00 for its replacement.
- As part of the church building, the gym is designed for use in wholesome activities. Therefore, users of the gym will be expected to dress and conduct themselves accordingly. Tobacco, drugs, alcohol, profanity and unsportsmanlike behavior will not be tolerated. Pets are not allowed in the building.
- There must be a minimum of one adult for every 7 children present. It is the responsibility of the adults present to make sure that children remain in the gym. The rest of the church building is off-limits.
- Any equipment or fixture that is damaged, lost, or destroyed, will be replaced by the individual or group responsible for the damage.
- All other areas of the church are off-limits unless approved by TCBC staff.
Set up and basic clean-up is the responsibility of the user of the facility. Arrangements for tables, chairs, and any other items needed must be made through the Director of Operations. Basic clean up includes sweeping the utilized area of the gym floor and disposing of trash into the provided garbage bags.
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One of the main attractions of this phone for me is it is one of the best looking phones I've ever seen. I have an orange one, and the rear metallic plastic looks great. As other reviewers have said, the phone is very well built. The buttons and octagonal design are solid and stylish. It is pretty big, a little bigger than my Xperia Z, but if you have giant hands like me it's fine.
The screen is great, but to really notice the difference in resolution compared to most other phones at 1920x1080 you have to look at high res photos or videos. The camera is great - the lens is pretty big so the performance is really good.
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If You Missed Them: Simple Tools for Writers
When I began my journey several months ago embarking on a mission to create the big "N", I found myself needing resources that I never expected. When you write short stories or just dabble around with different ideas, you may not need complex programs or genuine advice on publishing, editing, or the proper use of adverbs. If you ask around, generally people will tell you that the only thing you need to write is a computer/paper and yourself. Most of the time this statement is true, however if you find yourself in need of other devices such as an outlining tool, a neat place to back up your documents, or an avenue to spark your creativity, then these sites are for you.
What I love about yWriter is the simplicity. This is a straightforward downloadable word processor that will help you outline your novel, break it down into scenes and chapters, and even let an author input the goals, conflicts and outcomes for each chapter. This program also gives you the flexibility to add and delete scenes or just move them around without having to go to an outside source (i.e. MS Word). This program is a time saver and also minimizes the amount of documents you have to open and sift through when you are looking for information. Best of all, yWriter is a free program for anyone to use! I recommend this word processor to all writers novice and seasoned.
Google Docs
If you are like me and you work a regular 9 to 5 and are still trying to find a way to write on your lunch break without carrying around a ton of essentials, then Google Docs is for you. I would have never stumbled upon this application in Google if it wasn't for a dear friend of mine who saw how much trouble I was having keeping up with my flash drive. Needless to say, I have been using Google Docs every day since that conversation. The best thing about this application is that I can access my novel, chapters, images, research materials, and anything else I have saved from any computer, anywhere, at any time. Google Docs works (I think) just as well as MS Word for the basic typing and editing of your manuscript. The only difference between this and MS Word is the complexity at which you can format your work. However, if you are looking to just sit at work and type for thirty minutes to progress your story, then this is a great application to do just that. Google Docs works best for those days when you forget your flash drive (like I do often) and you still want to write. At the end of each day, I save everything that I worked on into one of my collections (which are essentially like folders) so I will have the information readily available for the next day. In the mornings when I get to work all of my information is there and I can look over what I did, change what I don't like, and save it to work on again later. It's that simple. Best of all its free and has 1GB of storage space! Google also offers you the option to buy more storage if more storage is needed.
Seventh Sanctum
Have you ever felt like you were beating your head against the wall trying to name your character? Are you a fantasy writer looking for a new and interesting name for your spell, realm, tavern, or group of unknown villains? Or are you just looking for writing prompts that test your ability to step out of your writing "comfort zone"? If you answered yes to any of these, then Seventh Sanctum is for you! As a writer, I enjoy naming my characters something that is a little out of the ordinary. With this site I am able to generate unusual names for creatures stemming from angels and demons, to elves and dwarfs or any other evil little minions I have running around. Not only does this site let you generate names but you can also generate the appearance and characteristics of a character, random plot ideas, and ideas for your settings. I think this site is wonderful for anyone who is looking for something that is not too plain and that has a touch of uniqueness.
Find out more at:
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These are just a few of the tools that were recommended to me that I find helpful. What are other applications, programs, word processors that you like?


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PositioningOnce you know where you might want to go to, you then have to figure out where you are right now.
School Audit
This file is for you to use to survey the infrastructure that is within your school and think about policies etc
SWOT Analysis
A SWOT analysis is where you summarise all the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to the implementation of ICT in your school. Here is an example of one completed at my old school (all identifying details have been removed).
Creating your own electronic surveys
This is a very useful way to survey staff as the tool then collates all the results for you. You can find out everything you need to know about using SurveyMonkey which is one online survey tool on my wiki at: http://learningweb2.wikispaces.com/Zoho Creator and Survey Monkey There are also some examples of questions you might want to incorporate into your own surveys. You can make a survey in SurveyMonkey for free if it has 10 questions or less.
Becta's Self-Review
Becta is a UK organisation that supports ICT in education. They have developed a self-review that you can work through to see where you sit.
Levels of ICT adoption
There are also general levels for ICT integration as written by Hooper & Rieber (follow the link for more details on each stage).
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October 13, 2004
We are thirteen indigenous grandmothers who came together for the first time from October 11 through October 17, 2004, in Phoenicia, New York. We gathered from the four directions in the land of the people of the Iroquois Confederacy. We come here from the Amazon rainforest, the Alaskan Tundra of North America, the great forest of the American northwest, the vast plains of North America, the highlands of central America, the Black Hills of South Dakota, the mountains of Oaxaca, the desert of the American southwest, the mountains of Tibet and Nepal and from the rainforest of Central Africa.
Affirming our relations with traditional medicine peoples and communities throughout the world, we have been brought together by a common vision to form a new global alliance.
We are the International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers. We have united as one. Ours is an alliance of prayer, education and healing for our Mother Earth, all Her inhabitants, all the children and for the next seven generations to come.
We are deeply concerned with the unprecedented destruction of our Mother Earth, the contamination of our air, waters and soil, the atrocities of war, the global scourge of poverty, the threat of nuclear weapons and waste, the prevailing culture of materialism, the epidemics which threaten the health of the Earth's peoples, the exploitation of indigenous medicines, and with the destruction of indigenous ways of life.
We, the International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers, believe that our ancestral ways of prayer, peacemaking and healing are vitally needed today. We come together to nurture, educate and train our children. We come together to uphold the practice of our ceremonies and affirm the right to use our plant medicines free of legal restriction. We come together to protect the lands where our peoples live and upon which our cultures depend, to safeguard the collective heritage of traditional medicines, and to defend the earth Herself. We believe that the teachings of our ancestors will light our way through an uncertain future.
We join with all those who honor the Creator, and to all who work and pray for our children, for world peace, and for the healing of our Mother Earth.
For all our relations.
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Agnes Pilgrim – Takelma Siletz
Beatrice Long Visitor Holy Dance – Oglala Lakota
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Julieta Casimiro – Mazatec
Margaret Behan – Cheyenne/Arapaho
Flordemayo – Mayan
Maria Alice Campos Freire – Brazilian
Mona Polacca – Hopi/Havasupai/Tewa
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Berwick manager Colin Cameron hopes to have a squad of '21 or 22 players' by the time next season kicks off.
He is also hoping to utilise players from the revamped Reserve team, who next season will only play in the SPFL Reserve League.
"All Reserve games will probably be played on a Tuesday or Wednesday," he said, "and that means some of them will be freed up on a Saturday to come along to the first team games and sample the atmosphere.
"Playing in the Reserve League will be a lot better for them in terms of their development.
"They will be coming up against sides like Raith Rovers and Dundee, and that will be a far tougher test for them than playing in the East of Scotland."
Cameron says the logistics of players being based in Edinburgh and the central belt means that training will continue to be based in Edinburgh.
But that does not mean players from the Borders and north Northumberland will be excluded.
"If they are good enough they will be considered for places," said the manager.
"But our training has to be such that it suits the majority of players, and for now that means first and reserve team players training together in Edinburgh twice a week."


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This is our fifth year attending the Houston Auto Show. They look a whole lot different now and our reasons for attending have changed some since then. Maybe not changed as much as grown. Before we would go to the Houston Auto Show for the entertainment value. It was fun. Now we go for that an a whole lot more!
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8 Excellent Reasons for Attending the Houston Auto Show
Our history in the car industry
My husband and I grew up in Dayton, Ohio. For many of you, you will recognize it at home to the HUGE (well it seemed so at the time) GM plant in Moraine. During our early adult years we actually lived in that community. My older children went to school there. My neighbors worked there. But even further back than that my dad built the brake systems which went to that plant. My "uncle Bill" (Dad's best friend) worked over 20 years there. You can't grow up in that sort of community without having an interest in the cars that these plants make and the community that those efforts support. Since those days that plant has closed and others have opened but we still have the founding interest in vehicles which began way back then.
Entertainment for the whole family
I remember the first time we took the girls to the Houston Auto Show. They enjoyed the Kids Zone (not available this year) as well as the fun characters they met. There were cars and trucks and SUVs for them to get in and out of. They would tell us which ones they wanted Mommy and Daddy to drive. It's a good thing the Houston Auto Show has grown with them. Sure they thought it "fun" that their beloved Dora the Explorer was at the car show but they were not able to let me take a picture of them with her. No way were these up and coming tween girls going to do that. But play the PS 3 Gran Turisimo? Listen to some cool music? Eat some of that yummy smelling food? They are all up for that!
New and improved safety features
As a parent nothing is more important to me than the safety features of the automobiles my children are riding in. Now that they are older, that may be a little harder for me to find out. After all they won't always be riding in my car but first with friends' parents or coaches and then with their friends as they get older. Attending the auto show helps me learn what is new and improved in safety features. Manufacturers like Toyota even has a great display that told me about their Safety Sense System and which cars have which features. Knowing this information makes it so much easier to let them get into another car. Not EASY EASY, I still worry, but a little easier. I know having the features and using them are two different things.
Consumer knowledge
As our family grows and changes so does our vehicle needs. I remember one Houston Auto Show we attended was our very first introduction to hybrid cars. We became fascinated by them, especially the upwards (at that time) of 40 mpg. As much driving as you do in the Houston area gas mileage is a big concern. Some said hybrid would never work. That it was a fad. I remember hearing that at the auto show that year. Now we OWN one! But as good as our hybrid is you know the saying "We've come a long way baby!" The same could be said not only for hybrids but for the automotive industry in general. Attending the auto show gives me the chance to learn all those fun facts and details not only able where our autos came from, what they offer my family now, but where they are going too.
This year's stand out consumer knowledge on the hybrid front? The Chrysler Pacifica with 80+ miles the gallon. A MINIVAN! With that kind of gas mileage. And this was not your standard same old same old minivan. You'll have to see it yourself to really experience it.
Contribution to the community
The auto show brings jobs and growth to the community. I met some of the team members behind keeping the cars looking good and those people are working hard every day. People travel here and stay in hotels. There's extra workers hired on to help with the event. But in addition to all of that the HADA (Houston Automobile Dealers Association) with the Houston Auto Show donated $125,000 to the Texas War Memorial.
Anyone can write a check. But not just anyone has a Military Appreciation Ceremony which honors those who have served, who have served, the families of service members as well as those lost to service. It was a lovely and touching tribute as well as generous donation. Plan to see the official unveiling in Austin (fingers crossed) Sept. 11, 2017. This memorial will honor those who have served in what has become known as the "war on terror."
Test drives
You know all those cars you see and love and wish you could get behind the wheel of even for just a few minutes? Yeah- that! I walked up to the Mazda drive center and I asked, "Which ones do you have?" She said "All of them, even two of the cool new retractable fast back on the Mazda Miata." Not only do you get to test drive (or be a passenger) but you may also walk away with fun swag like gift cards, t-shirts or shopping bags. I really needed shopping bags for the grocery store so it's a WIN WIN for me! I enjoyed each of my test drives!
Ride alongs
These are a MUST! In enjoyed two from the Dodge RAM line and learned so much about what these vehicles are capable of both on the road and off. The Dodge RAM 2500 was able to handle pulling a 5000 lb wall up from the ground and you didn't notice it in sound or performance.
Camp Jeep, what can I say. I tried four different JEEPS as we discovered their on road and off road capability, not to mention safety. It was amazing and the drivers of the course are so knowledgeable – and willing to share that knowledge with you as you ask questions and enjoy the adventure!
After market selection
Want to change out the look of your car, truck or SUV? Need to make changes for a disability of handicap? Be sure to take some time to check out the after market selection at the Houston Auto Show. Express your personality through your after market selections
No matter what your reason for attending the Houston Auto Show you are going to enjoy it! Learn something, experience it and take away lasting memories. I know I'll never forget this year as it was my first to also attend it one day with some of my best friends!


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|Reviews for Destiny's Prey
| Arika Kamiya chapter 1 . 4/13/2004
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| Miiaow chapter 1 . 4/2/2003
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| RH chapter 1 . 6/8/2002
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| FlyinAnge chapter 1 . 6/3/2002
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| Kyle chapter 1 . 6/2/2002
No need to kill me with a scimitar, Ginnie! I read it last week! Good stuff!
| Jeff K chapter 1 . 6/2/2002
I read this story before already, and I loved it. Its about 20 something to 30 something pages in length. Great descriptions, and wonderful story line. Kinda makes me want to print it out and share it with the world for some reasons.


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Opening a private medical practice is a detailed, lengthy process that requires the utmost care and attention every step of the way. In this guide, Business News Daily aims to offer you a bird's-eye view of what to expect when striking out on your own, and to connect you with the resources and professionals that can help you ensure success as the head of your very own private medical practice.
If you've already got a plan in place and want to focus on choosing the products and services you'll need to run your business, here's a quick overview of the medical practice services reviews we have on BND.
- Best Electronic Health Record Systems
- Best Practice Management Systems
- Best Medical Billing Services
- Best Medical Transcription Services
- Best Credit Card Processing for Medical Practices
- Best Background Checks for Medical Practices
- Best Online Fax Service for Medical Practices
Why open your own practice?
The inherent risk, upfront expenses and difficulty of opening your own practice may explain the breakneck pace of consolidation on display in the health care industry. In 2014, the latest year for which complete data is available, not only were mergers and acquisitions far more common than before, but they were more lucrative as well, totaling $62 billion in total value. The influence of large enterprise systems and big-name hospitals over health care providers has grown as control of the industry has become concentrated in fewer hands. For many providers, joining these large conglomerates seems to be the only realistic choice. Indeed, after spending so much money and time attending medical school, why go through the risk and trouble of starting your own practice when you could simply step into a well-paying job, where business operations are already established and there are no overhead costs to you?
Well, for starters, when smaller, private practices open, it means more competition and more widespread distribution of profits throughout the industry. It also means that more health care providers are granted a larger degree of autonomy, becoming free to determine their own work flows. Another major by-product of smaller practices is that they help to expand health care access to local areas that might currently be underserved.
Also, the ability to "be your own boss" is a large draw for entrepreneurial providers who choose to enter into private practice. The sense of ownership and agency that comes with running your own practice is unmatched in a larger hospital system. The good news is that as difficult as it can be to get your practice started, it's a goal that's well within reach if you have the right information at your disposal. Our guide aims to get you started with everything you need to know to start your own practice.
The first steps
It's important to note up front that there is no "one size fits all" formula for starting a medical practice. It might be worth your while to hire a seasoned professional consultant who has started medical practices before and is aware of the potential pitfalls. After all, the details of starting up will vary from specialty to specialty, and some laws and regulations might be different from state to state. A professional will understand the variables and be able to help you plan accordingly. Some new practices might need to hire contractors to fit out their new offices, while others might find an available turnkey location. But overall, there are many common items that must be on your checklist when building your practice from the ground up.
With so much to do, you might be asking yourself, "where do I begin?" In a word: financing.
Again, the actual dollar amounts can vary depending on your unique situation, but, in general, you should aim to secure $100,000 to cover equipment and startup costs, said David J. Zetter, lead consultant at Zetter Healthcare Management Consultants and a member of the National Society of Certified Healthcare Business Consultants (NSCHBC). In addition, Zetter said you should try to obtain a $100,000 line of credit to cover payroll and bills until your revenue stream is established and stable, which will take some time.
"If you're not independently wealthy or you just have enough money to set out the cost to open, but also need to have operating capital until revenue comes in, then you need a loan," Zetter told Business News Daily.
So, how can you convince a bank to front you the money you'll need? That brings us to step 1.
Step 1: Creating a pro forma and obtaining financing
A pro forma is essentially the lighter version of a full-blown business plan, with revenue and debt projections that are grounded in reality. In a pro forma, you'll account for all of your expenses, debt and anticipated revenues. This also means knowing where your patients will come from; are you already part of a referral network, or do you expect them to come in off the street? Bankers can tell what projections are realistic and which aren't; it's their job to make wise investments, so you'll want to be able to back up any numbers you use. In fact, you might look to incorporate statistical analyses of comparable medical practices in order to support your hypothetical projections. The experts who spoke to Business News Daily said a strong pro forma will project at least three years into the future, but sometimes even as far as five years out.
"The first thing you need to do is build a pro forma, which basically tells the story of what your revenue will be from the first until at least the third year, because you need to go out and get financing," Zetter said. "You need to include the costs to set up the practice, your lease's cost per square foot, your [electronic health record system] expense, medical supplies and office supplies. You're building a crystal ball of what the practice looks like, and you have to be able to tell how all of those numbers came into being."
Obtaining financing, typically through a traditional bank loan, can be tricky, especially considering that many health care providers have a negative net worth after taking on debt to attend medical school. That's where a solid, realistic pro forma comes in. Max Reiboldt, president and CEO of the Coker Group consulting firm and author of the book "Starting, Owning, and Buying a Medical Practice" (American Medical Association, 2011), explained the importance of a rational business plan and the absolute need for startup financing.
"You're not going to get capital to start your business without a solid business plan," Reiboldt said. "We show cash-flow needs and debt projections by month, or at least by quarter. Furthermore, in health care you don't get paid very much when you perform the services. You're really at the mercy of the insurance companies and the government. So there is a tremendous lag … on cash flow on top of this tremendous capital investment you're making."
Some financing tips:
1. Find the specialists: Submit your pro forma and loan request to the medical/dental division of the bank, if it has one. These people specialize in the health care industry and truly understand the risks, expenses and revenue models of that sector.
2. Shop around: Submit your pro forma and loan request at five to 10 different banks. That way, you'll receive several offers, each with slightly different terms. Prioritize what terms are most important to you — interest rate, amortization schedule, etc. — and then make your selection based on which offer you deem most attractive.
3. Stay conservative: When creating your pro forma, maintain a conservative approach to purchasing equipment and furniture — and stick to it! You don't need leather chairs and top-of-the-line, cutting-edge machinery just yet. All of that will come with time and success, but right now is about setting yourself up for that success.
4. Use the waiting period wisely: While the banks are reviewing your pro forma and considering whether to approve your loan request, you can prepare to tackle some of the next crucial steps, like signing a lease, determining whether you'll need to hire a contractor to modify your space, incorporating as a legal entity, obtaining a tax ID, buying liability and malpractice insurance, and credentialing with your payers (see below.) There's plenty to consider, so don't just sit on your hands while you wait for financing to come through!
[For more information on finding the best small business loan, see our small business financing reviews.]
Once your loan is approved, you're ready to move on to the really exciting part: getting your equipment and hiring your employees.
Step 2: Purchasing equipment and staffing your practice
Once you've obtained a loan and opened a line of credit, you're ready to start putting together the meat and potatoes of your practice, namely hiring your team and purchasing the equipment you'll need. This task is easier said than done, and ample research is required when making each decision. But again, with a little planning and the right information, setting yourself up for success is just a matter of effort. Here are some of the things you'll want to consider.
1. Electronic health record system:
Electronic health record (EHR) systems are increasingly universal tools of the trade for medical providers. Now, more than ever, digitizing records and streamlining communication is a high priority for the modern health care provider. An all-inclusive EHR will serve as a one-stop system for your patients' records and histories, communications with other providers, lab and prescription orders, and information on your revenue cycle. Moreover, you'll need a well-functioning EHR system to qualify for federal incentive payments. For more information on selecting an EHR system and recommendations see Business News Daily's guide to electronic health record systems.
Editor's Note: Looking for an electronic health records system for your medical practice? If you're looking for information to help you choose the one that's right for you, use the questionnaire below to have our sister site, BuyerZone, provide you with information from a variety of vendors for free:
2. Practice management system:
Your practice management system is the lifeblood of your practice. Integrated with your EHR system, a practice management system keeps track of all your front-office information and helps facilitate operations. Chief among its uses is conducting and monitoring your billing and revenue cycle. Not only will your staff use the practice management system to bill patients and send claims to payers, but any relevant information will be shared between the EHR system and the practice management software, eliminating the redundancy of duplicating records. For more information on selecting practice management software and recommendations see Business News Daily's guide to practice management systems.
3. Medical billing service:
Of course, you can always outsource your billing to a third-party company. You'll still need a practice management system, but then your staff won't be responsible for the arduous task of overseeing the billing process. Not only is submitting claims time-consuming and difficult, but your staff would also be responsible for responding to rejected or denied claims in order to get the money due to your practice. With a third-party, outsourced billing service, that burden is shifted to the company you've contracted with. Still, there are a lot of potential problems you could run into with a third-party biller. For more information on how to choose a medical billing service visit Business News Daily's guide to medical billing services.
4. Medical transcription software:
You'll also want to consider how medical transcription fits into your practice. There are several different ways to have your verbal dictations turned into written documents, like communications or patient charts. How you choose to perform transcription, if you want to at all, is a matter of preference. There are typically three main ways a medical practice performs transcription: in-house with a staff member, via voice recognition software, or outsourced to a medical transcription service. The key aspects of medical transcription are timeliness and accuracy; you want your dictations returned in print quickly, but only if they're accurate, especially if they're going to another healthcare provider or will be uploaded into your EHR system. If you're considering medical transcription and which method is right for you, consult Business News Daily's guide to medical transcription for more information.
5. Background check services:
Medical practices are founded on trust. Not only do they handle a lot of sensitive patient information every day, but people are literally trusting the practice with their lives. That extends beyond exams, diagnoses, and treatments; you'll want to make sure you know your staff inside and out, which means employing a background check system. Of course, you'll be interested in criminal and employment histories, but healthcare providers have more to consider beyond what the average background check provides. There are also required certifications and licenses to consider. Failing to ensure the applicable staff isn't properly credentialed could result in big problems for your practice. Luckily, Business News Daily reviewed background check services and came up with our best pick for medical practices.
6. Credit card processor:
Although you'll be making most of your money through payers like insurance companies or Medicare, your practice is going to need a credit card processor for when patients have to pay at the point of care. Not only has the world of credit card processing changed lately, with the addition of EMV chips and other security measures, but some systems are more suited toward the medical field than others. Our best pick offers additional security and is a participant in the American Medical Association's Member Value Program (AMA MVP), which partners with vendors to provide discounts and perks to medical practitioner. Find out more about Business News Daily's choice for best credit card processor for medical practices.
7. Selecting an office manager:
As you assemble your front-office team, you're going to need a reliable office manager to run the day-to-day operations of your practice. Of course, this person must be responsible and dedicated, but those qualities alone are not enough. You'll also need someone with the necessary experience.
"You need to decide how you're going to staff your practice. Who's going to help you run your practice? A friend? A nurse? Your spouse?" Zetter said. "If you get an accountant to do it, get one that knows how to run a medical practice. The office manager needs vision and to take strategic actions to build the practice properly."
You might also consider hiring a professional consultant to occasionally take stock of your practice once it opens and report back on its operations. A trustworthy office manager is a huge asset, but it's not a guarantee of a successfully run office. A professional firm contracting with your practice, however, has a financial stake in giving you an honest appraisal of how things are running. For more help with hiring, see "6 Do's and Don'ts for Hiring Your First Employee."
8. Consider any ancillary services:
You'll also want to consider any ancillary services you might want to offer your patients based on your specialty and their needs. It could be a great way to make some extra money, as well as differentiate yourself from the competition and keep your patients happy. For example, Reiboldt said offering a service such as bone-density tests on site might be in your best interest. Of course, the necessary equipment and training for staff represent an additional expense.
"Many specialists and some primary care providers will want those ancillary services," Reiboldt said. "Why? It's a convenience thing for the patient, number one, and secondarily it adds income to the practice. But it also adds expense."
Step 3: Preparing to open
There are a number of logistical steps that must be completed before you can finally open your doors. These things should really be done in conjunction with steps 1 and 2. Credentialing, for example, can take quite a while and is dependent on the pace at which other organizations operate, so don't leave anything to chance; set these wheels in motion as soon as you are able.
1. Incorporating as a legal entity and obtaining a tax ID:
This one is self-explanatory, but extraordinarily important. The main reason for incorporation is "limited liability," which means if you're sued, only the assets held by the company are subjected to any risk. Without incorporating, you've opened up your personal assets to the threat of lawsuit. Moreover, as Medical Economics notes, there are often certain tax benefits associated with each type of entity. Whether you incorporate as an S-Corp or LLC, a C-Corp or a general partnership, it's important to do your research on each type of entity and the potential benefits each offers your practice. To figure out which business entity is right for you, visit "How to Choose the Best Business Entity."
2. Credentialing physicians with payers:
You will also need to get your health care providers credentialed to submit claims to the different payers you'll be working with. The credentialing process can take up to three months, but Physician's Practice suggests giving yourself as long as 150 days in case something goes awry. You'll need to navigate the process for each payer you plan on submitting claims to, which includes offering up information on each physicians' work history, proof of malpractice insurance, hospital privileges, attestations and more.
3. Establishing policies, procedures and compliance documentation:
Establishing a set of responsible, current and verifiable policies and procedures, in addition to compliance with all legal regulations, is a vital component of your practice's success. These standards should cover all of your daily operations, including data entry, billing and interactions with patients. Since the health care environment is always changing, you'll want to be sure to periodically update your policies and procedures as well, lest they become antiquated and ineffective. Check out this handy guide for drafting and implementing your own set of policies and procedures.
4. Purchasing insurance:
Every business owner understands the importance of insurance, but for medical professionals it's even more crucial. First and foremost, you'll want to be covered by malpractice insurance. Beyond that, it's likely that the bank issuing your loan will require you adopt additional coverage, though exactly what kind might vary from bank to bank. At the very least, Zetter said, be prepared to purchase malpractice, liability and life insurance policies when planning to open your medical practice.
"You have to start thinking about … insurance," Zetter said. "[You'll need] malpractice and general liability. You will probably at least need life and liability insurance, just because bankers will require it."
Step 4: Opening your doors and evaluating practice performance
Congratulations! If you've reached this point, you've already put in plenty of blood, sweat and tears, and haven't seen a dime in compensation for it. But it surely will be worth it all when you get the chance to cut that ribbon and welcome your first patients to your very own practice. It's an accomplishment plenty of health care providers don't get to enjoy in the modern medical industry, so pat yourself on the back.
"Once you've got all of this designed and planned, you roll up your sleeves and get ready for opening day," Reiboldt said. "And hopefully, everything is clicking on all cylinders. So that's it: The initial stages of planning, attracting capital and purchasing, then there's the work to get ready to open."
This day and all of the days to follow are the culmination of those early months of heavy lifting. It might be the planning and preparation stages that set you up for success, but the work never ends. Once your practice is established and running smoothly, you'll want a mechanism for accountability in place. Sure, you've hired an office manager that you trust, but how can you really hold them to task, especially if you're busy seeing patients day in and day out? Hire a consultant or an accountant who has experience monitoring medical practices to occasionally review operations and report back to you. It's not only wise from a business standpoint, but it will offer you peace of mind as well.
"After you set up a practice, there needs to be oversight of the practice beyond the office manager," Zetter said. "How do you know every dime made it to the bank? You need to check that, so who makes sure that happens? Benchmark your practice and ensure there's oversight."
Considerations to keep in mind
Here are a few last-minute tips to keep in mind while you deal with the whirlwind that is starting your own medical practice. These are things that can either slow or completely derail your progress leading up to the opening day, or things that can take you by surprise when you think your practice is up and running smoothly.
1. Construction needs: If you need to perform any kind of construction on your office space, make sure you start as early as possible. Otherwise, you might find yourself well past your target opening date without a workable space. It's always best to find a turnkey location where you can immediately set up shop, but realistically, such space is not always available. Make sure you evaluate your location early on and determine exactly what work needs to be done, then get to hiring the contractors who will do it. With luck and planning, construction will be completed by the time you're ready to start purchasing equipment.
"There are so many variables if you have to do a fit-out," Zetter said. "It's guaranteed: Construction always delays things. Even if you start planning in January that you'll open in June, be prepared for August [if you have to do construction.]"
2. Changing regulations and payer rules: The health care industry is a highly regulated one, with complex rules surrounding virtually everything a provider does. For a small practice, which doesn't have legions of attorneys on retainer like a large hospital system does, it can be difficult to navigate the web of legal requirements and payer rules. However, it is extremely important that your practice understands what it takes to be in compliance. In fact, the rules governing the health care industry are constantly being changed and updated, so even if you comply today, you'll have to keep an eye on the future as well.
"There are very specific compliance manners for medical practices mostly tied to government regulations, like privacy with HIPAA, and certainly being in compliance with the way you bill and treat Medicare/Medicaid patients," Reiboldt said.
He added that falling out of compliance with the government or with the rules of insurance companies can cost your practice dearly. Ensuring you are in compliance with the existing regulations should always be a top priority.
3. Marketing: With all of the necessary preparation prior to opening, and the hustle and bustle of treating patients once you do open, it can be easy to forget about marketing. It's easy to think of medical practices as somehow isolated or immune from the typical world of business, but that is most certainly not the case. Marketing and advertising is as fundamental to a private medical practice as it is to a Dunkin' Donuts franchise, particularly for those general practitioners who won't be able to rely on a referral network for their patients.
"One thing you would plan for prior to opening and then continuously do after opening is marketing" Reiboldt said. "This is a patient-caring, disease-treating business, but with that said, it is a business. And a practice needs to know how to market itself." After all, how can you be a successful practice without attracting patients?
4. Advisors: As we've noted, there is no "one size fits all" model for launching a medical practice. This guide, however informative, is certainly not exhaustive, and no amount of research can possibly prepare you for everything that might happen as you get started. For that, you need real experience, and there are plenty of professionals who have experience in spades. Zetter, who acknowledged that perhaps it seems self-serving, said hiring a consultant with plenty of experience launching medical practices will save you money in the end and help you avoid costly and time-consuming mistakes.
"The biggest advice I can give is think about who are going to be your advisors," Zetter said. "Yes you will spend more money, but if you do it smart, you will set yourself up for success and spend less in the wrong.You want somebody who wants to be doing business with you 20 years from now when you're ready to retire and sell your practice."
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After reading the leaked script to Justice League: Mortal, I had a few thoughts that needed to be expressed. Unfortunately, all y'all are going to have to be victims to it. I've never really done a thorough movie review before (especially one about a movie that was never made) so you all will have to bare with me, here! I promise, I'll try not to make it too lacklustre.
WARNING! There WILL be spoilers to the script! If you haven't read it and plan to, stop right here!
The plot of movie was actually what I would expect for a first Justice League movie! Like a previous article on moviepilot stated, the movie was based off stories such as "JLA: Tower of Babel" (otherwise known as "Justice League Doom", for those who've seen the DC animated movie), "Superman: Sacrifice" and "Crisis on Infinite Earths #8."
The movie starts with a narrative done by our Themysciran Princess. The audience gets a foreshadow of the future. The members of the Justice League (Minus Batman) at a funeral, as one of their mightiest friends has fallen.
"...Where peace can be found. Where justice is. We know, because he taught us... It is in the human heart."
- Wonder Woman, giving a eulogy.
The story, then, takes us back two days.
Barry Allen, the Flash, and his wife, Iris are enjoying a nice lunch at Barry's FAVORITE restaurant called "Planet Krypton," a superhero-themed restaurant. In the restaurant, Iris tells Barry her nephew, Wally is coming to town soon and is excited to work with Barry in the lab. Barry, not paying attention and stuffing his face, is watching the TV in the bar, gazing at Wonder Woman addressing the United Nations. You can guess Iris reaction to this...
Back on Earth, Bruce Wayne, Batman, is in the Bat Cave on his computer. On his screen, infra-red pictures of Barry and Iris. And to the side, a complete info list on Barry. Quirks, strengths and weaknesses. It appears this satellite is courtesy of Wayne, himself. After Brother Eye confirms activity on Flash, it begins to sweep around the world, keeping tabs on other heroes, namely Superman, Wonder Woman and Green Lantern.
After a while, Bruce makes his way back upstairs to his mansion, what for? Why, it's none other than his birthday party!
At the party is a special guest. A well-dressed, handsome man known by many as Maxwell Lord. He and Bruce discuss the "Ri¢hie Ri¢h" life. Maxwell tells Bruce he helped cater the party from one of his restaurants, Planet Krypton. He offers one of his restaurant's burgers to Bruce, to which Bruce nonchalantly declines. Also at the party is the sexy, Talia al Ghul, who shows up a little later. Bruce is immediately smitten, for he, as Bruce and as Batman, has history with the lovely daughter of Ra's al Ghul.
Meanwhile, Brother Eye activates itself and resumes its super-hero scan. It comes across J'onn J'onzz, the Martian Manhunter, known to the public as Detective John Jones. While on patrol, he comes across a railroad fueling station and stumbles upon a jar of a peculiar looking substance. He inadvertently gets some of it on his hands... which then begin to smoke. Heat begins to rise. And well, it's a no wonder what happens next...
Back with Barry, he sees on the news that a huge fire breaks out in Denver, Colorado. The fire being caused by none other than everyone's favorite Martian. Barry begins to set out, while Iris tries to stop him. Can they not have one uninterrupted meal together? She tells Barry that he can't save the world alone. Barry retorts:
"Not the whole world, just the little part with you in it."
Flash appears at the scene to help with the fire. While viewing Flash blowing out the fires with his speed, a fireman gets swept up by the Flash's tornado. Luckily, Wonder Woman arrives to save the man.
After a little gawking on Flash's part, the two of them catch glimpse of something on fire. As they try to take care of it, they notice the fiery figure is actually Martian Manhunter. They manage to get him to Wonder Woman's residence, where they submerge him in a pool to keep him from bursting into flames.
Superman arrives. He, along with Flash, Wonder Woman and J'onn deduce that someone exploited J'onn's weakness to fire. J'onn explains a sea-like creature was in the strange jar he was investigating when he burst into flames. Of course, this leads them to believe Aquaman is involved.
Barry meanwhile returns home, apologizing to Iris. He then sees that Wally has arrived. After a little catching up, Barry asks Wally to do some research for him about nano-technology. Explaining to him, it's their little secret.
Superman arrives to Atlantis to ask for Aquaman's help with J'onn. The King of Atlantis declines at first, but agrees on the count that he does it for the Amazon powerhouse herself.
When they arrive, Aquaman attempts to shed some light on J'onn situation. However, he too, is attacked. He, then, begins to grow a fear of water... oh, how that'll spell bad news for the sea-dweller.
Time to speed it up a bit here with the plot...
After a while, the other superheroes begin to be targeted. Green Lantern loses his sight. The Flash is injected with something that causes him to vibrate uncontrollably.
Batman tries to stop the attacks, however, Brother Eye is no longer in his control.
It turns out Maxwell, with help from Talia, is behind the attacks. He stole the information from Batman and had overridden Brother Eye.
Eventually, by helping each other, the justice league is able to overcome the attacks and regenerate. However, when they find out Batman was behind it all, they were just a tad bit angry...
The two duke it out for a little while... it's out of this world! (Literally, read the script.) Unfortunately, but not surprisingly, Wonder Woman is no match for Superman, nor are any of the other heroes. Batman then realizes he must do what must be done to stop this...
But it ain't done yet. Maxwell still lives within the Brother Eye computer and begins to transform Talia. Though, his love for her still exists, Batman is faced to make yet, another dire decision...
However, it is proven futile. As Maxwell has already begun creating OMACs worldwide. Infecting people, forcing them to transform, but how...?
That's right. Planet Krypton... Maxwell's restaurants. The OMAC transformation virus was in the food. Remember, folks...
The Justice League must then stand together and await the worldwide OMAC invasion. With only the 6 of them, minus Batman, they wonder if they can prevail. In a twist, Wally appears at the scene in his own flash costume, ready to help his Uncle and the rest of League in their fight against the world. Though conflicted by his nephew risking his life as well as the impending doom about to arise, Barry begins to confess that he's secretly wished for this to happen... all the heroes standing together, united to save the world. Everyone else agrees with Barry.
Suddenly, Barry begins to transform... was he too injected with the OMAC virus? How did it...? When did it...? Wait... what did Barry have for lunch today...?
You guessed it.
Barry is then transformed into OMAC Ultra, the one that controls them all. While the league tries to stop OMAC Ultra, they must remember that Barry is still alive inside it... its only then, through the help of J'onn's telepathy, that Wally is able to get through to Barry and get him to fight OMAC's pull on him.
Barry starts to break free and by vibrating, he enters the speed force, where the world seemingly stops. Barry roams through the speed force and makes his way back to Iris, who's watching the events from home on the tv. Barry touches her frozen cheek and tells her he loves her. A tear begins to run down his cheek, as he confesses:
"...Turns out I can save the world. I can. And that's what I'm gonna do... because you're in it."
Time starts back up again, as Barry returns back from the speed force, still embedded inside OMAC Ultra. Barry begins to fight the transformation the only way he knows how... through speed. Barry begins to run faster and faster to rip away the armor embedding him to OMAC... and faster... and FASTER... AND FASTER....
With OMAC still attached, Barry prepares to make the ultimate stride... to break through the speed barrier and save the world. It is then, he makes that sacrifice and breaks through, creating an explosion of light. And it is then... that Barry is no more.
With the world now saved, the heroes can only bask in the glory for so much, as it came at a costly price... the loss of a caring Uncle, husband, hero... and mortal.
We are then taken back to the foreshadow at the beginning of the film. The funeral... of Barry Allen.
Batman, feeling responsible for his death, does not attend the funeral, instead attending Barry's grave at night, giving him one final sign-off:
"Godspeed, Flash... Barry Allen... Godspeed."
Time passes... and the Justice League finally decides they are better as a team, along with the team's new Flash, Wally West. While voting on the fate of their team, an alert goes off. Starro is heading for earth... and the Justice League is formed.
My Thoughts:
Wow. Well, at first, I felt the script was written in a fanfiction sort-of style. The main problem I had was the feeling I got when it started. The audience is thrown into the movie with all these superheroes with already established backgrounds and encounters. This took me aside on account that had this movie been made, many viewers might feel they've missed out on something from other DC movies.
How do Superman and Batman already know each other? When did Wonder Woman arrive here from Themyscira?
Seeing as none of the previous movies ever shared a same universe, this movie could be a bit of a mind f*** to say the least, in the beginning.
HOWEVER, the story is very solid. It draws source material from very strong, key stories of the DC Universe and molded it into one. You get funny character interaction, awesome action sequences, between enemies and friends, and the ultimate sacrifice that pulls your heart into the movie. George Miller really did have something going here. I'm glad they kept the "Mortal" theme to it. Having the main antagonist being a relatively regular human being. Great choice for a first JL movie. That way you can save the supernatural villains and storylines for later.
The Characters. While some of the interactions between them were good, the dialogue did seem tad hammy, especially when it came to Aquaman... Ugh. However, you can't help but love Flash's character here. He's written to be the lovable, life-flowing, optimistic, innocent soul we all know as the flash. Wonder Woman's line:
"...Where peace can be found. Where justice is. We know, because he taught us... It is in the human heart."
This line hit me when I read the end. It reminded me how Flash has been, at many times, called the "heart" of the League. And this script sure does portray that.
The Cast.
While reading the script, I had to picture the confirmed cast in the roles.
Unfortunately, the only ones I could really picture were Megan Gale as Wonder Woman and Adam Brody as Flash. Adam Brody especially. He has that kind of presence in his acting that make you think of the Flash's character. He comes off as the Flash easily for me. Although, even though Wally was a separate character, I couldn't help but view Brody more as the Wally West character more than Barry, though I do like the relationship between Barry and Wally in the script. Really well done.
Megan Gale is a beautiful woman! Tall, slender, yet fit and gorgeous azure eyes! Definitely a solid choice for Wonder Woman... based on appearance anyway. I have no seen much of her acting, so that might have hindered her performance. And as she is Australian, I was concerned about her accent slipping through the role too. I'm not sure if she can do an American accent. While she has stated that WB probably won't call her to reprise the role for the next JL movie, due to her age now... Hell, I'm still ok with that. 40 year old Princess Diana. If she looks good, acts good and can keep in shape, PRAISE HERA! I'm cool. (I'm still aiming for Adrianne Palicki though too for the role. Check out my other article on why!)
DJ Cotrona. Honestly, he struck me more as the Batman type. Other than that, when I researched him I found that he was only 5'7." I began to think... how was George Miller going to portray 5'7" DJ Cotrona opposite of Hammer and Gale, who are 6'5" and 5'11," respectively?
Armie Hammer, while a fine actor, has too much of a pretty boy, baby-face for our Dark Knight. While I'm sure he would've done fine, I just couldn't imagine it very easily as I read Batman's lines.
I'm GLAD they used the John Stewart Green Lantern for this film. And I hope they do the same for the next Justice League film to come in the next couple years! However, Common would not be my first choice. I have a feeling he could've done the role decently, not award-winning, but satisfactory. But picturing him in a GL suit... I couldn't do it for some reason. I don't know why.
I don't know much about Hugh Keays-Byrne. But in the pictures I saw of him, Hugh's body stature concerned me... I was afraid we would be seeing Martian Manhunter as an over-weight martian, just like the David Ogden Stiers incident with that horrible Justice League TV series pilot movie back in the 90's. (If you want to know what I mean, take a peak at the movie. Don't take this as a recommendation though.)
Santiago Cabrera, a Chilean actor born in Venezuela, as Aquaman. Well, I don't know much about his acting ability, but based on his pictures, I assume he was chosen partly because of his good-looks and wavy hair. Pretty sure he would've been the sex appeal for the women viewers. (Either him or DJ Cotrona) Especially during the scenes where Aquaman is wet...
Jay Baruchel and Teresa Palmer as Maxwell Lord and Talia al Ghul. Very odd choices to me. Jay is a tad too thin and not very intimidating when comes to main antagonist roles. Maxwell was described as a handsome, powerful figure in the script... doesn't really scream Baruchel to me. Teresa, I'm sure would've done fine as Talia, and I would like to have seen her as a brunette, but I couldn't help but feel there were many other actresses who would've been a much better choice. Plus, I think Teresa would do better as a separate DC Universe character... (Check out my other articles to find out who!)
Rumors have it that Anton Yelchin and Zoe Kazan were to play Wally West and Iris West. I don't know a lot about their acting abilities, but Kazan looked a tad too young for the young... Wally's actor looked the same age, if not older than her. And he was to play her nephew!
Maybe not the best cast for a Justice League movie, but hey, it could've been worse. Though they pushed it with Jay Baruchel...
Overall, I give the movie, based on the script a....
Had the effects, costumes and acting been well done, that score could move up to a 7 or 8. Maybe that's generous, maybe not. I guess we'll never know now though.
Tell me what you guys think; if you read the script or not!


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Ladies and gentlemen – they're back.
The original "real housewives" – "The Real Housewives of Orange County" – return for a fourth season this Tuesday on Bravo. The season premiere of the cable network's most-watched show after "Project Runway" is scheduled for 10 p.m.
While the O.C. ladies were off the air, we've had "The Real Housewives of New York City" and "The Real Housewives of Atlanta." New Jersey is in the works. But nothing quite compares to the originals, no?
Since 2006, the reality TV series has documented the lives of five well-to-do women in South Orange County. At first, the focus was on the exclusive, gated community of Coto de Caza, but the series has expanded to include Ladera Ranch, San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente and now Costa Mesa.
Vicki Gunvalson, Jeana Keough and Lauri Waring Peterson, all original cast members, return for season four. Tamra Barney, a fun-loving newcomer in season three, also comes back. But the show is leaving behind season-three cast members Tammy Knickerbocker and Quinn Fry.
So, young Gretchen Rossi of Costa Mesa is now the newest "housewife," raising skirt lines and eyebrows, and making the blonde quotient on the show even higher. (Jeana is the only brunette.) Rumor has it that a sixth housewife, Lynne Curtin, may enter the picture around episode four.
During its three seasons, "The Real Housewives" has certainly helped put Orange County on the television and pop culture map. The housewives' faces have appeared on billboards throughout the country and in magazines throughout the world. Just last month, they were on the mother of all talk shows – "The Oprah Winfrey Show."
"The Oprah experience was really life changing," Gunvalson said during a recent roundtable with all the housewives. "For all of us, it was powerful. It was great."
But not everyone in the county – Coto de Caza residents included – relishes the portrayals of materialism, superficiality, family dysfunction and well, sheer goofiness.
Even the housewives admit that show magnifies their foibles. "Ninety-nine percent of the stuff they show is the stupid stuff," Barney said.
And with the economy the way it is, are viewers ready for the ginormous homes, expensive cars, crazy parties and shopping sprees?
Jeana Keough thinks so.
"It will take their mind off their troubles, and we show that we are hit just as hard as other people," she said.
This season, the show will document troubled relationships, run-ins with the law, long-term illness and perhaps reveal a secret or two. Of course, there will be plenty of shopping, Botox and socializing as well.
So without further ado, here are the "Real Housewives of Orange County," season four edition:
Tamra joined the cast of "Real Housewives" last year during season three. She was the self-proclaimed "hottest housewife," although she says she was joking when it was caught on tape. She lives in Ladera Ranch with her husband, Simon, and three kids: Sydney, 10, Spencer, 8, and Sophia, 3.
Ryan, 22, her son from a previous marriage, has moved out of the house. He's living in Mission Viejo with a friend and surprises the family when he announces his latest career choice – to become a California Highway Patrol officer.
Her husband Simon quit his full-time job and has started his own company, working out of a home office. His constant presence drives Tamra a little crazy, since she has taken a break from real estate and has gone back to being a stay-at-home mom.
Tamra, 41, says she learned a lot from season three, including what not to say or do on camera.
"Oh, I'm embarrassed, absolutely," she said. "I would do anything on camera, pretty much. I might hold back just a little bit this season."
During season four, Tamra gets more serious – with her own household and with her parents, who are divorced. She visits her father in Iowa in upcoming episodes.
"I reconnected with my father. He recently relocated from Los Angeles County to Cedar Rapids, in an area devastated by the floods."
Since appearing on national TV, Tamra's life has certainly changed. She says she's recognized wherever she goes. "Definitely going to the grocery store is different."
She is selling her Ladera house, but dismisses Internet rumors that her family is going bankrupt. "I'm not going bankrupt. Right now we could still make some money off it."
At the same time, her family is feeling the effects of a faltering economy.
"I'm not going to lie. We're not doing fabulous. Everybody's feeling it right now. I'd be lying if we said we didn't feel it at all. But we're fine. We're absolutely fine."
Vicki is one of the original "Real Housewives." The self-employed insurance agent has seen her business multiply, and now has 498 agents working for her. She still lives in Coto de Caza, but now operates out of her office in Rancho Santa Margarita.
"My business has grown to a level that it never would have been able to without the show," said Vicki, 46. "It's a huge success. I feel blessed and I'm happy and life is full right now."
Vicki has two grown children – Michael, 22, and Briana, 21. Michael graduates from the University of Colorado at Boulder next month, and Briana is finishing nursing school. Both moved home for the summer and are regularly featured in season four.
Michael is considering entering Vicki's financial and insurance world, while Briana is looking toward the military to continue her nursing work.
Meanwhile, Vicki has patched things up with her second husband, Don Gunvalson. Last season, their relationship was strained by her hectic lifestyle and she entertained some thoughts on camera about being single again.
"Don is a patient man," she said. "I don't give him a lot of attention, and every man needs that. He loves me. He's just a good person, and I'm really blessed to have him."
During season four, Vicki will continue to pursue a very busy schedule, filled with travel and business deals on her laptop and hand-held digital devices when she's supposed to be relaxing. She is seriously considering buying a $1 million yacht, but that would mean selling the Lake Havasu house that some family members cherish.
Vicki generally feels that the show has been a godsend. But she does have one regret.
"Sometimes I wish I didn't expose my marriage issues as much as I do," she said. "I was caught in the moment. I should have left that a little bit more private."
After her fairy tale wedding to George Peterson concluded season three, doesn't Lauri just ride off into the sunset? Nope, far from it.
"I'm really the happiest I've ever been in my entire life," said Waring, 47. "But I enter this season with a little bit of trepidation and conflict."
She and George live in a rambling ranch in San Juan Capistrano and have a family of seven children: Ashley, 23, Josh, 19, McKenzie, 19, Slayte, 17, Danyka, 15, Bria, 12 and Sophia, 11. Each has his or her own challenges.
Of greatest concern, perhaps, is her son Josh Waring, who is still battling with his addiction to drugs. During season four, Josh is arrested for being under the influence of heroin with possible intent to sell.
"It's heartbreaking," she said. "At first, I think I was in denial. I totally believe it's a disease you're predisposed to genetically. But talking about the subject matter, it makes people squirm."
Lauri's daughter Ashley is trying to start her own skincare line. The problem is, she doesn't know a whole lot about what it takes to make the products or start her own business.
George, a real estate developer, must deal with the realities of a depressed market. Luckily, he made his moves early. "George is a really smart man, and that's one of the qualities I fell in love with," the newlywed said.
Lauri says her life has completely changed since the beginning of the show. People throughout the world recognize her, and "not a day goes by that I don't get a hug from a stranger."
"So many people can relate to my story," she said. "People are very sympathetic and very, very, very sweet."
However, not everyone is a doll. A handful of exes and their friends have posted vindictive blogs on the Internet, and most media reports about her, George and Josh are untrue, she said.
"It's so destructive, to me, as his parent, to read these stories," she said about certain accounts of Josh's run-ins with the law. "Most of it is false information."
Lauri and George have worked hard to shield their children from hurtful and untrue reports. Thus, we may be seeing less of Lauri and her family this season and beyond.
Gretchen is the newest "housewife" on the block. She's blonde, beautiful, sexy and only 31 (30 in the show). Plus, she has real breasts – a trait the other housewives cannot claim anymore.
A real estate agent, Gretchen is engaged to Jeff Beitzel, who is 23 years older than her. She sold him a house in Newport Beach a few years back. They started dating, he got sick with acute leukemia and then he proposed to her from his hospital bed. She accepted.
"When Jeff first got sick, I didn't expect that to happen," Gretchen said. "Jeff was probably one of the strongest men I'd ever known. It was our ongoing joke – he was going to outlive me. I just happened to fall in love with a man who was older."
Gretchen may face some scrutiny from the other housewives and viewers of the show. Bloggers and those who comment on message boards have already had a field day, calling her a gold-digger and questioning how she got on the show, which is supposed to be about housewives.
"I feel like I am (a housewife) because I was married once before," said Gretchen, who was indeed married to a Christopher Rossi. Their divorce became final earlier this year. Gretchen's maiden name is Forward.
"I understand what it feels like to be a housewife and be domestic. I own my own home, I decorate, I cook. But there's also a whole other side to me as well."
Season four will follow Gretchen and Jeff as they go out shopping and as his health deteriorates. Beitzel died at 54 on Sept. 13.
"He was the one that really pushed me to do (the show)," she said. "Everything was so focused around him being sick. He wanted me to do something that was fun, something together that was different. We were looking forward to documenting his story. We had a story that a lot of people across the country could relate to."
Meanwhile, as the new girl in season four, Gretchen is going to have to deal with some jealousy and cattiness from the other housewives.
"Any time you come into any new circumstance, there's an element of feeling a little bit out of place," she admitted. "I'm a very secure person. I'm a very confident person. There's not a lot that intimidates me. So to me, I looked at it as another fun adventure in my life."
An original housewife from day one, Jeana has been picked by some surveys as the favorite or most popular cast member on the show. It seems that her down-to-earth nature and sense of humor provide a welcome contrast to the other housewives.
"I'm the peacemaker of the group," said Jeana, 53. "I'm the oldest. Maybe that's why."
She also may have the most experience being on camera, having been a Playboy Playmate in the 1980s and appearing in ZZ Top videos during that band's heyday.
Jeana is still one of Southern California's top real estate agents, selling properties even when times are tough. In season four, we see her showing homes at discounted prices ($6.5 million instead of $13.5 million) and "short-selling" properties, meaning the seller settles his debt and doesn't actually make any money.
"We still have our struggles," she said. "There are still people losing their jobs on our show." For Jeana, "tough times" means going from seven cars down to five.
Jeana's kids – Shane, 22, Kara, 20 and Colton, 16 – are growing up fast but seem pretty grounded. Shane's playing minor league baseball, Kara is a sophomore at UC Berkeley, and Colton is in high school, getting his driver's license.
Jeana is separated from her husband, Matt, a second-generation Major League Baseball player. There's talk of the d-word. But in a surprise move, she lets him move back into the house, and that causes some difficulty for her, since she's begun dating again.
"I fell in love with the first person I went out with," she said.
Who is this guy? He's from Texas and lives in another state. That's all we know for now. We'll keep you posted on further details.
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